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Researchers must complete the Washington Library's Special Collections and Archives Registration Form before access is provided. The library reserves the right to restrict access to certain items for preservation purposes.","Papers of George Washington - Reel#6","The collection is divided into four series: From George Washington; To George Washington; Ledgers and Bound Manuscripts; and Oversized.  Each series is arranged in chronological order by date.","George Washington's field book, April 14, 1750","Christie's New York, 28 November 1983, lot 328.","Christie's New York, 28 November 1983, lot 328.","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.035a and 1971.01.035b","Previously auctioned at Christie's New York, 2004, lot 458.","This document was unmatted and conserved, returned on 10/12/2023.","This document was unmatted and conserved, returned on 10/12/2023.","Original Location: From GW Box 3","Original Location, From GW Box 3","Original location, From GW Box 3","[RM-1079; MS-5722]; [RM-988; MS-5605]; [RM-1114; MS-5797]","Conserved November/December 2005 by the Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts (Philadelphia, PA) - Surfaced cleaned, reduced discoloration and acidity, flattened, tears were mended and losses filled in with Japanese paper and wheat starch paste, and finally put together as a folio instead of folded into eight sections.","Original Location: To GW Box 12","This document was conserved by Frank Mowery of the Folger Shakespeare Library on January 11, 2009.  He described the document's condition, \"This document was split into three pieces, with numerous tears at folds and along edges, with a few areas of loss at the corners and along the left margin and at the corners of folds.\"  Mr. Mowery described his treatment, \"The document was bathed in an ethanol and water bath to remove soluble acids.  It was then extensively mended and the losses were filled with specially toned Japanese paper, adhered with zin shofu wheat starch paste.  Mends were on the verso and were toned with pastel.  It was deacidified and encapsulated in Mylar.\"  For photographs of the document before and after this treatment see the object file.","[London] : Thos. Jefferys, 1755","Initially paired with 'Survey, William Mullin, 1751 April 12' [2022-SC-018-002] as part of 1 complete survey.","Initially paired with 'Survey, Benjamin Rutherford, 1751 April 9' [2022-SC-018-001] as part of 1 complete survey.","Two copies of each John Trumbull print discussed in this letter are in the Mount Vernon Fine and Decorative Art Colletion.","Housed with two letters: Bushrod Washington to George Corbin Washington, 1825 December 24; George Corbin Washington to C. Hughes, 1825, December 23","Stored with George Washington's diary, 1797.","Letter found in George Washington's diary for year 1797. Housed in diary enclosure.","Included in: The Papers of George Washington, Revolutionary War Series, vol. 8. (Charlottesville: University Press of Virginia, 1998) page 556. There titled \"Circular to the Colonels of Various Continental Regiments.\"","Survey is apparently identical to W-179 which may be a letterpress copy of MS-4480.","LC Maps of North America, 1750-1789, 797.","This collection contains letters to and from George Washington that have been aquired by the MVLA since 1858.  For more information, see content note for individal items.   The collection grows organically as new items are acquired.","Clerical copy of a deed for 1000 acres of land along the south bank of the Potomac River, Westmoreland County (the area became Fairfax County in 1742), Virginia, granted to Giles Brent, Junior. George Washington purchased the tract of land in 1760 and at that time may have acquired and annotated this copy of the 1654 deed. On the verso of the document George Washington's inscription reads, \"1 copy, Richard Bennett, esq., grant to Giles Brent for 1000 acs. of Ld. 6th September 1654.\"","George Washington drafted this survey for James Hamilton in 1749.  Signed \"Washington, SCC\" (for Surveyor of Culpeper County), this survey details 350 acres on the border of Augusta County, Virginia, along the Cacapehon (Cacapon) or Lost River.","Signed \"Washington, SCC\" (for Surveyor of Culpeper County), this survey details 400 acres of Augusta County, Virginia, along the Cacapehon (Cacapon) or Lost River.  The left section of the document's text has been lost, but a masterfully drafted plat and a scale of poles are intact on the right side of the page.","Henry Trenn binds himself to pay £50 unless he \"make or cause to be made unto the above sd. Lawrence Washington ... a Lease for the Term of nine hundred ninety \u0026 nine Years of all the Land which is at this present overflowed by the sd. Washington Mill Dam included within the sd. Trenn Bounds on Dogue Runn ...\"","Signed \"Washington, SCC\" (for Surveyor of Culpeper County), this survey details 400 acres of Frederick County along the North River.  These lands originally belonged to George Nixon who assigned them to David Wood, on behalf of Daniel Wood.  The latter assigned the lands to Dr. James Craik, George Washington's friend and physician, and Philip Bush in 1771.  Washington recorded the survey in his field book on April 14, 1750, but may have incorrectly dated the finished document which reads June 14, 1750.  It is one of 49 he completed within a month beginning on March 30, 1750.  ","Chainman John Lonem is also named on the survey.  Washington frequently worked with Lonem, who was known as a reliable and speedy worker.","Land survey for 730 acres in Frederick County, VA, by George Washington for John Grub. Autograph document signed, 2 pages.","Plat of 360 acres, with prose description of measurements on adjacent leaf.","Plat map--Long Marsh Run 633 acres.","Land survey with 2 plat maps by George Washington for Gersham Keyes, detailing two tracts of land on Evitts Run in Frederick County, VA. One tract contained 109 acres and one 100 acres, which was part of a land parcel granted to Lawrence Washington, George Washington's half-brother. Three additional names listed of those who assisted with the survey - Robert Worthington, Michael Sweim (chainmen -'C.C.') and William Davis (marker - 'Mr.'). The first two lines at the upper left, not in Washington's writing, describe conveyance 'by deeds from Mr. Lawrence Washington to Keyes' with an added date of August 14, 1751. Autograph document signed, 1 page.","Partial land survey, missing plat, by George Washington for Benjamin Rutherford, concerning 292 acres between the head of the South Fork of Bullskin Run and Opequon Creek in Frederick County, VA (now Jefferson County, West Virginia). Two additional people are listed in the document: James McCarmick and John Ramsey (C.C.- chainmen). Benjamin Rutherford assisted with the survey as the marker 'Mr.' Docket indicates that this land was later granted to George Hyatt. Autograph document signed, 2 pages.","Partial land survey, plat map only, by George Washington for William Mullin concerning 247 acres on Mill Branch, a branch of the Cacapon River in Frederick County, VA (now Jefferson County, West Virginia). Docket indicates that this land was later granted to Thomas Hollowell. Autograph document, 2 pages.","A survey of 269 acres made for the tract's future owner, William Nayler. The land on the Cacapon River which is now the NW border of West Virginia and Virginia","Washington wrote this letter to Lieutenant-Governor Dinwiddie as he prepared for his first military appointment, an expedition with 160 soldiers to the forks of the Allegheny, Ohio and Monongahela Rivers. He requested supplies, uniforms, clarification of pay for troops, and offered his personal observations of Native Americans.","This document divides Lawrence Lewis' slaves between Col. George Lee and the brothers of Lawrence Washington. It is signed by GW, George Lee, Ann Lee, and Aug. Washington. Witnessed by William Fairfax, George William Fairfax, Robert Merrie, John Dalton, Thomas Plummer, John Tuberville, John Carlyle, Sarah Carlyle, and Bryan Fairfax.","Washington wrote to Smith and provided a list of subscribers, including himself, to the American Magazine and Monthly Chronicle for the British Colonies.","Documents detail trial charges of Joseph Stevens. Signed by Zachary Lewis A court document giving outcome of the trial is also included, Feb. 1758. Trial held in Caroline County, Virginia.","George Washington wrote this letter to George William Fairfax to inform him of Major Grant's unfortunate expedition to Fort Duquesne. Washington describes the circumstances of the attack, the significant number of men and officers killed, and concludes: \"It is with infinite pleasure I tell you that the Virginians, Officers and Men, distinguished themselves in the most eminent manner - that the General has Complimented me publickly on their good behaviour, and that every Mouth resounds their Praises. The Highlanders and them are become one People, shaking each other by the hand wherever they meet tho. perfect stranger's.\"","Expects to be up [to Mount Vernon] tomorrow -- Miles sent to get key from Col. Fairfax -- Alton to get house in order, make fires in lower rooms and air them -- two bedsteads put up, one in hall room, one in little dining room -- get out chairs and tables and clean and rub them and stair case -- find eggs and chickens and \"prepare in the best manner you can for our coming.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, \"Given to Mr. [ ] Clemson - January 24th 1832 at Mount Vernon by Mrs. Jane Washington supposed to have been written soon after his marriage and Braddocks defeat.\"","Court decrees that Sale of William Clifton's lands to Thomas Colville and George Johnston to be put aside, and lands are to be sold at public auction to pay off his just debts to Charles Carroll and other defendants. Washington G.W. bought this land at auction, and it became his River farm.","Autograph letter signed. Washington writes to his brother-in-law Burwell Bassett. The letter was carried to Fredericksburg from Mount Vernon by Miles Richardson, who had been one of Washington's batmen in the Virginia Regiment during Forbes' Campaign of 1758. Richardson was hired by Washington, most likely as a valet, from January 1, 1759 – May 10, 1759.","Written within the first year of Washingotn's marriage to Martha Dandridge Custis, the letter mentions visiting John Mercer to sort through papers related to the estate of Martha's late husband Daniel Parke Custis. Washington writes that he will bring Martha with him on the visit in case she is needed to answer any lingering questions about the Custis estate.","Washington also asks Bassett to procure a horse brand for George William Fairfax from James Danworth and to purchase canary seed for Martha's birds. This is the earliest known reference to pets at Mount Vernon.","Sending an envoy to pick up a Chestnut mare which Colonel Bassett has purchased. Urges him to visit at Mount Vernon.","List of sundry goods ordered by George Washington consisting of a variety of items inlcuding furniture, textiles, clothing, food, and tools. Many of these purchases are related to Martha Washington and her two children, John Parke Custis and Martha (Patsy) Custis, due to the Washingtons' recent marriage.","\"I endeavourd to find out the true bounds of my Mount Vernon Tract of Land - but not knowing where it divided from Spencer's part of the River, nor being able to find harrison cornr Ash mentiond in his Deed to stand on the River side at the Mouth the Blind Pocoson - I began at two Ash trees and Elm ...\"","Weekly reports of work done by carpenters, with prices charged on most \u0026 for whom work was done--also account of breeding mares (?) and acct. of staves, tools, nails, leather, etc. loaned or given out--acct. of days of work done by John Askew, list of things needing to be repaired by carpenters--quantity of cider, brandy \u0026 peach mobey in each still--\"An Account taken of the Days which John Askew missed working for Collo. Washington in the Six Months pr. agreement which says is to be made up by the said Askew ...\"--Brandy delivered to Thomas Nichols.","The letter deals with Washington's negotiations for the River Farm, then called Clifton's Neck. Clifton has sold land to Mr. [Thomson] Mason for a greater price after promising to sell it to him first--was told that Clifton had no clear title to land--nothing in writing, but terms agreed on--George Washington thinks only equitable way is to put up land for public auction, so all disputants will have equal chance to purchase it.","Land document written and signed by George Washington regarding his ownership of Mount Vernon. This document was the final rent payment before George Washington full inherited the property.","Reports the sale on behalf of the Commissioners, G. Fairfax, G. Washington \u0026 Chas. Green of the Clifton tract to George Washington at auction for L1210.","Notice of the sale of the Clifton Land [River Farm] to [George] Washington","Statement of cash and bills paid and in hand as a result of Court order in Chancerty pursuant to suit of Clifton vs. Carroll and others.","George Washington writes to Robert Cary and Company, British creditors, about the severe drought and therefore the inability to grow tobacco and grain this season. George Washington also shows frustration with the time it takes to receive supplies from Great Britain and to ship his crops to them.","Mountain road lottery ticket","Moutain Road ticket","12 month ticket signed by George Washington as an official of the lottery. Tickets were sold to raise money to open roads from Virginia West to help in the settlement of the West.","Engraved ticket, signed by George Washington as an official of the lottery. Purpose of the lottery was to raise money for Virginia to build roads to the western part of Virginia, thus opening up tracts of land further west for development.","Engraved ticket, signed by George Washington as an official of the lottery. Purpose of the lottery was to raise money for Virginia to build roads to the western part of Virginia, thus opening up tracts of land further west for development.","Engraved ticket, signed by George Washington as an official of the lottery. Purpose of the lottery was to raise money for Virginia to build roads to the western part of Virginia, thus opening up tracts of land further west for development.","Engraved ticket, signed by George Washington as an official of the lottery. Purpose of the lottery was to raise money for Virginia to build roads to the western part of Virginia, thus opening up tracts of land further west for development.","Handwritten receipt for the purchase of a horse \"for the use of Master Custis.\"","\"Invoice of goods to be sent to Geo. Washington Potomack River, Virginia\"--items ranging from nails and curry combs, and almonds and raisons to lace, ribbon, silk, and a coat made up for a \"middle sized woman.\"","Sends [Latin] books to Master [John Parke] Custis, who forgot them--[Jacky's] illness (worms)] call Dr. Mercer if symptons return--how is the boy taking his unaccustomed absence from home:--does he need anything?--his bed and bedding--didn't mean for [Boucher] to give [Jacky] special indulgence or partiality, but feels he should have as little disapation and indulgence as is necessary to good health and spirits--he meant merely that if [Jacky] were kept under [Boucher's] eye he would benefit from [Boucher's] good examples--however, he realizes every parent's anxiety for child makes same request--so withdraws his request--[Boucher's] letter to Revd. Mr. Addison forwarded by Dr. Ramney","\"To the Revd. Mr. Baucher in St. Mary's parish Caroline City\".GW, doting stepfather, sends absentee excuse for Jackie Custis's late return to school after the holidays.","George Washington's land agreement with George Mason, dated April 21, 1769.  George Mason lived at Gunston Hall, which is located just below Mount Vernon on the Potomac River in Fairfax County.  Surveys inherited in Washington's day were often inaccurate and this land agreement settled a long-standing dispute concerning the boundary line that divided Mount Vernon from Mason's property.  This folio incorporates both a legal contract and the elements of a survey that Washington himself undertook in 1769 to settle the inaccurate western boundary of the lands between Dogue Creek and Little Hunting Creek. The one page document is written in a clerical hand and is endorsed with George Washington's signature.","A caring and involved father, George Washington wrote this letter to his stepson's tutor, the Reverend Jonathan Boucher. In it he instructs his ward's tutor to enroll John Parke Custis with a particular dancing master. Written from Mount Vernon on April 24, 1769, Washington states, \"In respect to the Dancing Gentry, I am glad to find you have such choice of them, …Newman...I have heard him well spoken of as a teacher in that Science… you will be so good therefore Sir to enter Mastr Custis with Mr. Newman for a year or otherwise, as he may form his School.\"","Financial ledger account written by George Washington and documenting transactions between Washington and John Posey, from October 1765 to June 1769. Includes a 1767 bond between Posey and George Mason with George Washington as security. As a result of the forfeiture of this bond, Washington acquired enslaved people as well as 'sundry stock, goods [and] chattels' from Posey. Hercules Posey was one of the enslaved people acquired through this transaction. Washington signs at the conclusion 'E. Excepted pr Go: Washington, Copy of an Acct given to Mr. Grayson, Sept'r 19th 1769'. Autograph document signed, 1 page.","Plat \u0026 Memorandum of a survey made by George Washington for Capt. John Posey","Moneys expended and received on behalf of George Washington by [probably a manager or overseer].","Agreement for lease of 7 acres of land by John Posey to George Washington.","Letter from George Washington to Carter Braxton, Esq, and the trustees of Colonel Bernard Moore. Washington agrees to be answerable for the sum of £100 in order for Colonel Moore to purchase enslaved people, 'for the immediate support of his family'. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Receipt for 1 pound, 1 shilling paid by Edward McGuire for James Commack to defray the cost for a land survey for 200,000 acres allotted to the Virginia Regiment by Dinwiddie's Proclamation of 1754. Receipt text in another hand, signed by George Washington. Autograph document signed, small sheet.","William Carlin was a tailor in Alexandria. His account book is among our treasures and includes entries for clothes made for the Washington's, members of the Mount Vernon household, and other Virginia customers such as the Fairfax's, George Mason, and David Ramsey. Entries for George Washington span from 1765 to 1771 and this receipt corresponds directly to entries in the account book.  The services on the receipt include 'making a suit for Frank' and 'altering a pr. Lether (sp) Bretches to Giles.'","Account : George William Fairfax with Craven Peyton","\"It is an easier matter to conceive than to describe, the distress of this family; especially that of the unhappy parent of our dear Patsy Custis, when I inform you that yesterday removed the sweet Innocent girl into a more happy and peaceful abode than any she has met with in the affected path she hitherto has trod.\"","Account of cash sent Mr. Francis Willis, draft on Osgood Hanbury \u0026 Co., to Mr. Ramsey for postage, to Truro Parish for Fairfax's pew.","George Washington carefully drafted this elegant west elevation of his Mount Vernon mansion.  It provides insight into Washington's plans for the second major expansion of his home.  The elevation has wide doors and nearly symmetrical windows, while the final construction favored transom lights and the powerful exterior asymmetry of windows, preserving the symmetry of the interior rooms.  The undated manuscript was probably drafted prior to construction, which began in 1774.  This is the only extant exterior drawing of the mansion made by George Washington.  On the verso, also in Washington's hand, is a floor plan for the mansion's cellar.","Promissory note for George William Fairfax's pew at Truro Parish. The document is signed by George Washington who served as an agent for Fairfax.","Summary of pleas with case starting on May 18, 1772; other action taken on Feb. 22, 1774, and Mar. 23, 1774 -- final judgement given May 17, 1774-Savage ordered to pay £606.17.6. Document, laminated, watermarks (crown over GR, and crown over heraldic device), docketed \"Washington vs. Savage - Record\". | [As trustees for Mrs. William Savage (formerly Mrs. Charles Green) Washington and Fairfax were attempting to collect the money which her husband had promised in regular payments. Mason stood as security for the bond]. |","George Washington endorsed this account of his financial transactions with the prominent Alexandria merchant William Herbert. A frequent visitor to Mount Vernon, Herbert was an Irish immigrant who married Sarah Carlyle and later became the President of the Bank of Alexandria. Herbert signed this two page account and Washington endorsed it on the verso. The transactions recorded here date from March through July of 1775.","Bill for making coat and waistcoat, breeches, altering a coat and breeches, making another coat on a later date, and making a suit of regimentals.","Fears for the cause and for his character if he fails--Congress in Committee have consented to a Continental Currency \u0026 have ordered 2 million dollars to be struck off for payment of troops \u0026 other expences of defence--15,000 men voted as a Continental army, \u0026 he hopes more will be voted--other high officers not named yet--asks him and Mrs. Bassett to visit Mt. Vernon and take Mrs. Washington down to [Eltham] with them--uneasy at leaving her alone at Mount Vernon.","Washington writes a short letter before leaving for camp at Boston: \"I go fully trusting in that Providence which has been more bountiful than I deserve, and in full confidence of a happy Meeting with you sometime in the Fall ... I have not time to add more, as I am surrounded with company to take leave of me. I retain an unalterable affection for you, which neither time or distance can change. My best love to Jack and Nelly, and regards for the rest of the Family ...\"","This is a directive to his managers on subjects of responsibility during his absence","Expense report titled 'April 4 1776 An Account of Expences of His Excellency General Washington v. Guard, Waggons, horses, [and] waggoners, [etc etc] from Cambridge to New York - with several bills'. This report lists 24 expenses incurred by General George Washington and his Lifeguards on the journey from Cambridge, Massachusetts, to New York between April 4-13, 1776. Includes towns such as Providence, RI, and Norwich, CT, along with the amounts spent at each location and vendor names, taverns, etc. The total expense listed is £86.14.5. Autograph document, 1 page.","Instructions on keeping the enemy from crossing the river [Delaware]--plan for a retreat towards Philadelphia if necessary--send a spy across the river--make a show of having fresh troops to gain time--get someone into Trenton for news of boats being built.","Partially printed assessments of George Washington's accounts primarily during the Revolutionary War.","Informs Cook of the problems of the army in enlisting new recruits and obtaining arms. Intent of Hessians to leave R.I. winter quarter and Continentals' need to raise more men to protect States. Begs that each state meet its quota of troops.","Presents her with a lock of hair.","General Washington writes from Fishkill [N. Y.] to New York governor George Clinton. Abuse of citizens in this state by army officers -- ordered boat containing Mr. Cuyler's family and belongings to be stopped short of Fishkill -- those aboard shouldn't be permitted to review the works at West Point -- sends by express packets addressed to Clinton and [government of N. Y.], sent down by flag -- they contain extraordinary Manifesto and proclamation -- if boat with Cuyler's effects is to return, write General Putnam -- he [George Washington] returns to Fredericksburg [N. Y.] this afternoon. Document signed, in hand of (?), docketed \"Genl. Washington Letter Octr. 8th 1778, concerning a Flag sent from New York for Mr. Cuyler \u0026 his Effects \u0026c with a Manifesto of the Commre at New York.","Written from Fredericksburg, NY, Washington orders delay of Canadian expedition, but continued preparation for it; civil treatment of Native Americans; winter weather.","George Washington writes to Lund Washington from his headquarters in Middlebrook, NJ on 1779 April 3; makes arrangements for a shipment of fine Bordeaux claret; discusses financial matters concerning the estate of George Mercer; referenes the exchange of two slaves between Mount Vernon and his mother's home in Fredericksburg; questions Lund on the status of planting and propogating of trees, admonishing him for not answering some of his early queries and questions his management techniques; reports that things are slow on the war front and a recent storm impacted British transports.","While encamped at Middlebrook, New Jersey for the winter of 1779 George Washington wrote this letter to Nathanial Greene about trading one of his horses for another.","Personal letter to Lund, expressing the General's feelings about the general \"decay of public spirit \u0026 virtue\", which is contributing to the severe economic problems of the time.","Letter from George Washington to Arthur St. Clair regarding instructions for handling British soldiers without assistance from other divisions. Uncertainty over British movements and intentions prevented St. Clair from settling on a course for his division.","Letter from George Washington to General Edward Hand requesting Hand to return to the encampment at Morristown from his Lancaster home during the winter of 1780. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Letter asking Lund Washington for legal advice relating to a chancery suit depending between Mr James Mercer \u0026 \"the persons for whom I am acting as Attorney.\" He believes that Lund has a better understanding than \"[his] own knowledge of these kind of proceedings is capable of affording...\"","Re: a chariot Washington has ordered made in Philadelphia at £210 specie or paper equivalent.","Reports death of Don Juan Mirailles [Spanish envoy] who came on visit with Minister of France and was seized on arrival with \"a violent biliary complaint\" -- died despite best care of physicians and himself -- present his respects to [Mirailles's] lady. Autograph letter signed, watermark (J. Taylor, \u0026 an encircled armed figure). | Navarro was Governor \u0026 Capt. General of Cuba.","Washington acknowledges Biddle's resignation from his position and praises Biddle's duty as an officer.","Lund's late trip to Philadelphia--British \u0026 French fleets arrived--few recruits--promised aid from states will probably arrive too late--fears [Mt. Vernon] crops may be ruined by drought--how many colts are there?","Letter from George Washington, in the hand of  Tench Tilghman, to Major Judah Alden. The letter is sent from Washington's headquarters, Passaic Falls, New Jersey. The correspondence lays out an elaborate plan of attack meant to fall into the hands of the enemy. The \"misinformation\" was a spy tactic in hopes that it would be intercepted and throw off British forces.  The body of the letter is in the hand of Tilghman with the exception of one line by Washington's reading, \"but are not to make fires or discover themselves.\"","Letter in Alexander Hamilton's hand, signed by Washington. Washington issues orders for Colonel Christopher Greene's First Rhode Island Regiment, which included formerly enslaved African American soldiers, to march from Newport to West Point under Rochambeau. Washington writes, \"only come on with such officers as are to remain in service on the new arrangement and such men as engaged for the war, or at least for a term, that will last through the next campaign. The other men you may dismiss, unless the Count de Rochambeau should find any employment for them where they are now.\"","Enquiring about a transaction of bills to have been deposited in the Virginia Loan Office. Also, requesting a good family Steward be employed for the Washington family.","George Washington to Benjamin Tallmadge, 8 April 1781, in which Washington asks Tallmadge to transmit a letter to Rochambeau.  Washington contemplated a daring raid on the British troop on Long Island.  \"The success of the Enterprise,\" Washington wrote to Tallmadge, \"must depend, on … the secrecy of the attempt, and a knowledge of the exact situation of the enemy.\"","Letter from George Washington to Joseph Webb, regarding Martha's health and thanking Webb for his hospitality at his home in Wethersfield, CT. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","The warrant requests Pickering send 200 pounds from British Military Chest to Col. Edward Carrington for the Southern Army.","Just returned from a Committee--will accompany her to Mr. Bingham's tomorrow afternoon.","Autograph letter signed. Washington writes about the sorrow he felt when Chastellux departed to return to France: \"A sense of your public services to this country, and gratitude for your private friendship, quite overcame me at the moment of our separation.\" Washington adds, \"I truly say, never in my life did I ever part with a man to whom my soul clave more sincerely than it did to you.\" Washington hopes that, after the war, he can accompany Chastellux on a tour of North America. In the postscript, Washington writes that he is enclosing a letter to Marquis de Lafayette.","Written from Newburg, NY, Washington supports financial plight of soldiers, in spite of brewing conspiracy against him.","Letter from George Washington to Theodorick Bland, written from headquarters at Newburgh, NY. Writing several weeks after the events of the Newburgh Conspiracy and Washington's Newburgh Address, he discusses the disbanding of the Continental Army and the need to resolve Army pay and pensions.  Washington speaks candidly about the urgency of the situation: \"the necessity of fulfilling this Expectation of the Army affects me so exceeding forcibly, that I cannot help dwelling upon it, nor is there in my present apprehension a point of greater Consequence, or that requires more serious attention\". Autograph letter signed, 11 pages.","In this letter, George Washington continued with an update on the changing and hopefully improving state of affairs in America.","Letter of introduction on behalf of George Washington's \"nephew... who has been in bad health for more than twelve Months—He is advised by his Physicians to spend the summer on the Island of Rhode Island for the benefit of the Sea Air \u0026 Climate—\"","Discharge from the American Army, signed by George Washington and Jonathan Trumbull.","Sergeant Henry Leider's discharge certificate from the Continental Army.","\"An Acct. of Mrs. Washington's Expences from Virginia to my Winter Quarters \u0026 back again to Virginia according to the Memms. and accts. which I have received from her \u0026 those who accompd. her\"--expences amounting to £1064.1","Cost of things bought in Philadelphia by Mrs. Washington","Princeton. In this letter, after successfully commanding the Army, George Washington discusses his strong desire to retire and concludes the letter with updates on the state of independence and his continued travels to explore western lands.","Signed by Penelope French, Benjamin Dulany, and John Robertson - witnessed by Going Lanphier and Robert Lanphier with some marginal notes in handwriting of George Washington.","Mount Vernon. In this letter, after returning to Mount Vernon on Christmas Eve 1783, George Washington enthusiastically remarked that he was finally able to retire.","Introduces the Count de Laval Monmorency, brother to Duke de Laval and Colonel in Regiment of Royal Auvergne--he is on a tour from Charleston to New York.","Will be careful of letter and box for Mrs. Fitzhugh--leaves city immediately after meeting of the Society.","Washington thanks Gordon for sending him newspapers from Boston and mentions issues he is having with people settling on his lands near the Ohio River, which is he is about to leave Virginia to take care of.","Receipt for rents owed and paid by Henry Whiting on account of plantation rented from George Washington for 11 years by Whiting's father.","Letter from George Washington to Edward Snickers accepting his offer to manage the leasing of land purchased from the sale of Colonel George Mercer's estate. Washington sends a map of the plots and a copy of the lease (not identified), summarizes the terms of the lease, and shares his hope that Snickers finds tenants who will become long-term residents rather than see the land become 'Negro Plantations' rented to an absentee landlord. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","George Washington acknowledges receipt of several letters from George Augustine Washington at Barbadoes and Bermuda.","Leaf from a notebook kept by George Washington suggestions which includes improvements and experiments in modern farming techniques and inventions from experts of the time.","Plans for the Greenhouse quarters drawn and annotated by George Washington about 1785","Memorandum notes that Quarters to be 16' wide; half of that with 4' projection sufficient width for greenhouse; chimneys and where to place them; in front part of greenhouse need 2 tiers of windows; windows close together; chimneys in quarters; front of quarters might be wood with brick underpinning--center or greenhouse part all brick to the eves; rafters same angle; describes how to place windows in greenhouse.","Leaf from a Mount Vernon ledger.","Please forward enclosed letter ... requests current cash prices of good plank (inch, inch \u0026 quarter, inch \u0026 half) in Alexandria ... if vessel presently in harbor and has some for sale, master should call at Mount Vernon ...","Docketed \"Rough field Notes taken by George Washington in running the courses of the Land bot. from George \u0026 Jas. Mercer\".","[reverse of document dated Mar. 5, 1785, Patrick Henry to George Washington].","Autograph letter signed. Washington responds to a former Revolutionary officer's request for assistance. Washington offers to provide a certificate of service to Weissenfels if he can first send a testament of services from his commanding officer, Governor George Clinton.","George Washington discusses terms for hiring new miller Joseph Davenport who will replace miller Roberts.","Daily expenditures from cash fund on hand, and money received, with detailed explanation of some receipts and expenditures.","Concerning the purchase of shares of stock in the Potomac Company.","Anyone recommended by Mr. Powel is welcome at Mt. Vernon--encloses letter from an unknown gentleman [this was a Mr. Charles Vancouver, desiring to dedicate a publication to George Washington]--investigate to see what others think of author \u0026 his project.","Mr. Powel's advice has made him write Mr. [Charles] Vancouver, declining dedication of his publication--hopes to see Dr. Mayes, Powel's friend, on return from Caroline--Mrs. Macauly Graham's journey to the south--Mrs. Powel's letter to his nephew [Bushrod Washington] in Fredericksburg will be cared for.","Mount Vernon. George Washington opened this letter with a response to Chastellux's previous flattery, he continued with his hopes for peaceful trade and poetically outlined how nations might accomplish such a noble task, and he concluded with his plans for the Potomac Navigation Company, further identifying peaceful trade as a means of uniting nations.","Letter of condolence on Gov. Trumbull's death [Jonathan Trumbull Sr.]","Washington contracts in advance to purchase all 1,000 bushels of wheat from Mr. Battaile Muse. Purchased for George Washington's mill. Paid 6 shillings per bushel.","Washington first asks Gilpin for the use of a scow with which he intends to dredge mud from the river bottom for trial as fertilizer. Then he goes into some detail about the making of a water level and staff which he desires, \"I have joiners that could execute the wooden work ... but my Smith is too great a bungler to entrust anything to him, ...\" Washington asks Gilpin to have the iron work done for him, or, if he thinks it preferable to make the complete instrument for him.","Letter discussing the \"Agricultural Society of Philadelphia,\" also known as the Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture.","Washington hopes to trade 25 barrels of fine flour for \". . . a she ass from Surinam, . .\"","A character testimonial on behalf of Mr. Booth, (of Westmoreland Co., Va.).","fragment, endorsed \"Rect. No. 149 Walker Blunt Block Maker\".","Presents Rev. Mr. Griffith, who owns much property in Alexandria--he wants to borrow money to build--good securities--would not hesitate to make loan himself, had he the money.","Autograph letter signed, Mount Vernon. Washington writes that he has only just received Trumbull's letter and enclosure of Feb. 20, and he hopes Trumbull will make his southern tour and visit Mount Vernon. Washington mentions the marriage of George Augustine Washington and Fanny Bassett, who are living with him, and encloses a letter for Mr. Dwight. This is Rev. Timothy Dwight, who sent Washington a copy of the \"Conquest of Canaan.\"","Covers period April 23-29, including \"6 half Johan. and half a Guinea to pay Mr. Buchanan my dividd. of the cash for the James River Navigation and recd. from his office 426 dollars in Indents (paper) for Interest on my Loan Office Certificates emitted in this state of Virginia.\" Includes money paid for rum, wool cards, G. \u0026 L. Washington's schooling [Samuel's children], flour, ferriage, etc.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel, Mount Vernon to Whitehaven. Washington writes that he received 1400 Flags with small breakage, sent £50 bill on Wakelin Welch, and will settle for balance before Mr. Sanderson leaves country.","Autograph letter signed with address panel. Mount Vernon to New York. Washington thanks Taylor for the apples and pickled and fried oysters that he sent.","Mount Vernon. In this letter, George Washington sends his congratulations to David Humphreys on return to America [from London] and invites him to Mount Vernon.","Letter from George Washington to Richard Sprigg regarding husbandry and breeding a donkey. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Letter signed. Mount Vernon. Sends several letters of James Bloxham's--Bloxham undecided about staying longer than a year--\"In a word he seems rather to have expected to have found well organized farms, than that the end and design of my employing him was to make them so.\"--if Bloxham's wife is to come, let her come on ship to Alexandria or nearby ports--she can pay for seed, implements, etc., and be repaid in Virginia.","Report from George Washington to the Potomac Company shareholders. Written during Washington's term as president of the corporation, it provides updates on the progress of the company's work and a reminder that stock payments are due soon. Includes a discussion of works at the Seneca and Shenandoah Falls as well as the cutting of a canal at Great Falls. Provides a reminder of the appointed day for electing a president and directors for the ensuing year. Autograph document in unknown handwriting, signed 'In behalf of the Directors,' by George Washington, 1 page.","Autograph letter, signed. Mount Vernon. Washington asks Digges if he would inquire among his friends on the Eastern Shore, Maryland \"if I could be furnished with one thousand feet of the best plan plank; precisely 24 feet long (when dressed) - To be without sap, or knots. - It is for the floor of my New room.\" Years before Washington had set aside some like lumber but \"behold! half of it was stolen, and the other half will match no plank I can now get.\"","Acknowledges Peale's receipt of Golden Pheasant. Sent body of French Hen. Wishes Peale success with mezzotinto prints.","Incloses copy of the Vision of Columbus which he promised--his copies just came to hand.","For 3 ruffled shirts, 1 plain one, 4 stockings, 1 pair breeches, etc.","Advising him that he will discharge the balance owing--Mr. Morris will have his agent in New York pay $840, about £325.6. as per account of January.","Regrets hearing that George Augustine Washington is ill, wants him not to do more than he can safely do. Instructions about Mount Vernon.","Will call for her in carriage in hopes of accompanying her to Lansdown this evening.","Thanks for inquiring into prices of painting and lining carriages--he has employed a Mr. Clark to repair chariot--well spoken of--can see progress every day when passing his workshop in the Square.","George Washington appointed George Augustine Washington manager of Mount Vernon in his absence. The letter gives detailed instruction of farming Mount Vernon, as well as decorating the mansion, improvements to farm buildings, supervision and care of the servants, miscellaneous purchases.","Has perused contents of enclosed--finds it good and just, and thinks they will meet with favorable reception of his nephew [Bushrod Washington].","\"Dear Sir, I have this moment been favored with your letter and with out date from Prince Georges County and have ordered the Jennies to be delivered to Mr. Dove--hoping both will prove with foal. Royal Gift never fails ...,\".","Lists the names, occupations, and salaries of 86 workmen on the Potomac Company canal near Harper's Ferry.","Introduces Mr. and Mrs. [Samuel] Powel of Philadelphia.","The Powel's safe arrival in Philadelphia [after visit at Mt. Vernon]--the Mr. Morrises [Robert and Gouvernor] visited on way to Richmond--hopes to hear of the [Pennsylvania] state convention's decision on Federal Government--Spanish chestnuts--will send more about the 1st of October next year.","Thanks for seeds--glad Caleb Hall did not come from England--thanks for offer to send blacksmiths \u0026 mill wrights, but needs none--no benefits for people of that kind to come over--\"Whenever we have a regular \u0026 firm government established the prospect for these people will be much more pleasing.\"--Bloxham well.","Thoughts about various states debating ratification of Constitution--generosity of landholders in county of Philadelphia in proposing it for seat of Federal government.","George Washington passes on some information about Irish wolf dogs to Carter which he received from an Irish gentleman. George Washington does not think that mastiffs will fulfill the purpose of hunting wolves which Carter apparently wants.","In this letter, George Washington reveals his humorous side after learning of Chastellux's recent marriage and Washington ended the letter with important information on the Constitution and methods of united the now new nation.","Invitation to dinner for Monday, May 19, 1788. Answer is requested.","Thanks her for her composition in his honor--new government--hopes those of her sex will introduce federal fashions and national manners instead of following foreign manners and fashions.","Washington introduces the Count de Moustier, from the Court of France, and the Marchioness de Brehan, who are returning to New York and propose to pass through Baltimore.","Introdues [Ferdinand] Fairfax, son of [Bryan] Fairfax, his godson--he goes to Philadelphia to complete his studies.","Washington advises his nephew about his contemplated move to Alexandria to set up a law practice.","Letter discussing Bushrod renting George Washington's townhouse in Alexandria, as well as the stable and garden.","George Washington grants his nephew, George Augustine Washington, power of attorney during the former's absence from Mount Vernon. George Washington was preparing to take office as first President of the United States, and George Augustine Washington acted as manager of Mount Vernon during George Washington's first term. Witnessed by Tobias Lear and John Fairfax.","Bill from President to Mr. Lewis","Presidential appointment to Redman as customs collector at the port of Yeocomico River in Virginia. The rest of the document is filled in by Tobias Lear. This appointment followed the first Tariff Act of July 4, 178","On September 3, 1789, George Washington sent this letter to Edmund Jennings Lee inviting him to dine at Mount Vernon along with John Marshall and Bushrod Washington. Marshall had recently returned from service as peace commissioner to France and Washington hoped to persuade him to run for Congress in the upcoming election. Lee must have declined this invitation, because his name is not recorded in Washington's diary among his dinner guests that evening.","Advises Stuart, as administrator of estate of John Parke Custis, to let Mr. Alexander have disputed land [J.P. Custis' \"Abingdon\" estate] back and pay him a fair rent for the time it was out of his possession -- has no time to give reasons -- Martha Washington adds her approval at bottom of letter in short note and signature.","Authorization of expenses needed for the return of Hugh Taylor, a fugitive indentured servant, to the Potomac Company from Alexandria to Great Falls in November 1789. Document signed, 1 page.","Sorry to find the report on the Hessian Fly to Maj. Jackson has been recalled--hasn't written Mr. [Arthur] Young about it--is informed, especially in Connecticut, that fly is now in wheat too--it is a pity farmers won't stick to yellow-bearded wheat, which is immune.","Partially printed on card from President Washington and Mrs. Washington--not filled out.","Written in George Washington's hand, this note is extracted from a letter from George Augustine Washington to George Washignton.  The letter gives length of bolting cloth now in the mill--Col. Biddle observes has the difference between cloth and reel covered with coarse linen.","Thanks to Society for letter and present accompanying it -- beneficial consequences to rural economy from prizes awarded -- Mr. Matthewson's improvements in art of cheese making. Signed by Washington, though not written in his hand.","Consents to agreement with Mr. Alexander in order to avoid a legal decision -- forwarded it to Lund Washington -- question of assumption not taken up yet -- it has been fully discussed and majority will be small on whichever side wins -- will not send the original papers [pertaining to above agreement] to him in Williamsburg.","Account amounting to £51.6.2 for ice and \"mouls\" of ice cream.","New York. Autograph letter signed. Washington writes in response to a letter from the wife of Lafayette requesting a brevet commission at the rank of captain for Joseph-Léonard Poirey, a French officer who served under her husband.","Washington writes, \"And you will, I dare flatter myself, do me the justice to believe that I can never be more happy than in according marks of attention to so good a friend to America and so excellent a patriot as Madame la Marquise de la Fayette. Nor did she need any excuse for making use of her own language to be the interpreter of so much politeness \u0026 persuasion as she has found means to convey in one short letter. In truth that language, at least when used by her, seems made on purpose to have fine things communicated in it; and I question whether any other, at least in the hands of any other person, would have been equally competent to the effect.\"","Received his letter by Mr. Robert Parish -- declines proposals for dedicating the travels of William Bartram to himself, as it sets a bad precedent -- however, approves book and adds name as a subscriber.","Letter cover only, signature has been clipped","On a trip from Mount Vernon to Philadelphia, Washington complains about his coachman, Dunn, who has given many \"proofs of his want of skill in driving ...\" and \"... this Morning was found much intoxicated.\" Lear is asked to make inquiries after a new driver.","Discusses Gov. Clinton's letter of 26th containing news from Capt. Brant of the expedition against the Indians which was ambushed [Gen. Harmar's expedition] -- sounds true but awaits more news -- our force ought to have been large enough to tackle a force of 1,000 or more -- friendly sentiments of Capt. Brant -- his account of Gen. St. Clair not true nor the account of affairs at Muskingum -- Brant tried to prevent any treaty -- St. Clair wanted no more land than already given -- treaty of Muskingum.","Impossible to arrange an exchange of property with Ball, who wishes to have land held by George Washington in Berkeley County. Not possible because property leased to tenants and value greater than Ball believes it to be. Would be willing to work an exchange, however, for some of his land west of the Alleghany River.","Account for Feb. 21 and April 2 for Best Bourbon Coffee, amounting to £8.15.4.","Washington writes to the Mayor of Alexandria saying that an accurate survey is necessary of 10 miles square in question [the land for the Federal City] -- has engaged Mr. Ellicott to make it -- hopes corporation of Alexandria, Virginia will give all necessary help.","While on his Southern tour, Washington writes to Lear that \"I am perfectly satisfied that every necessary and proper step will be taken to procure a good Steward, and a good House keeper ...\" for the Philadelphia household. Orders a garden worker to be paid.","Presents one set of the Annals sent him by Mr. Arthur Young to the Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture as requested.","Major George A. Washington gone to Berkeley so he will address him [Whitting] on Mount Vernon matters -- send weekly reports -- corn at the mill should be ready -- gather this corn \u0026 stalks together for fodder -- plant this meadow in grass -- further instructions on harvesting and seeding -- all autumn grain and grass to be put in as soon as possible -- wants an overseer for Dogue Run, a man with a small family -- house for overseer, can move one from the Mansion to Dogue Run easier than build a new one, add a brick chimney -- this was originally at Dogue Run -- instructions for Tom Davis, bricklayer, about \"the other Wing of the Green House\" -- be sure brick work on old \u0026 new walls coincide exactly -- instructions for Will, \"if ... is not likely to provide shoes enough for the Negroes in due Season\" -- clover -- use the barn floor to tread wheat -- not to use Mr. Lund Washington's smith for work on Harrows, Mt. Vernon's smiths are competent -- how is wheat crop -- if 335 bushels all? -- crop short indeed.","Washington writes to his Mount Vernon overseer about farm matters; mentions crop rotation system, decreasing productivity of land, wheat experiments, mill production, and missing horse.","Washington writes to North Carolina's Governor that he has received letter with notice of cession of land in North Carolina for building lighthouses -- mentions recent southern tour -- thanks him for reception in North Carolina -- object was \"To see with my own eyes the situation of the Country, and to learn on the spot the condition and disposition of our Citizens.\" Written in the hand of Tobias Lear.","Thanks her for sending enclosed \"Strictures \u0026c\" to him to read -- it hasn't caused him any pain -- he regrets author didn't spend some of time investigating the facts instead of writing the pamphlet. If he had done so, the author \"might have found many of his charges as unsupported as the 'baseless fabric of a vision'\" (quoting from The Tempest, IV,1). The pamphlet referred to was \"Strictures and observations upon the three executive departments of the government of the United States...\" by Massachusettensis ([Philadelphia], 1792).","Invitation from George Washington to Mr. Gilbert. Partially printed. Filled in by George Washington. Mr. Gilbert, who is invited to dine at 4:00, is unidentified. Engraved invitation does not include phrase \"and Mrs. Washington\" like others issued at the time.","Pressing public business causes delay in answering letter -- thanks for information he requested on genealogy of Washington family -- returns herewith will of Lawrence Washington as she desires.","Washington will gladly accept one of several tubs of grape vines from Madeira if Mr. Powel doesn't need them all -- a vessel sails for Alexandria in a few days -- will send sundry parcels to Mt. Vernon.","Discusses plantation management.","Autograph letter signed. Washington denies a request from his neighbor to hunt deer on his property.","Has heard that Maj. Harrison of Loudon County intends selling his land adjoining George Washington's in Fairfax -- Washington wishes to buy for sole reason of ridding himself of the \"villainies\" which are performed by those tenants who occupy Harrison's land -- land no good for a farm -- if he can get good price make the bargain, so long as title is clear and not under any encumbrances of leases.","Contracts services for one year-house carpenter and Joiner should conduct themselves soberly, honestly and deliberately-duties: superintend Negro carpenters, use proper care with tools, keep an account (in a book) of needs and things done, should set a good example, and will remain at work from light to dark-pay is 10 pounds a month- George Washington will provide: meat and meal or flour, tools, quarters, and will pay taxes.","Encloses copies of earlier letters to Lewis, in case originals miscarry -- has written Mr. [Anthony] Whitting at Mount Vernon not to sell the stud horse, but deliver him to Robert Lewis -- Lewis's aunt (Martha Washington) joins in sending greetings.","Will pay small sum in Amsterdam -- encloses bill of exchange drawn by George Meade on Henry Gildermeester in his favor – 2,310 guilders in Dutch currency -- will remit second exchange by British packet slated to sail on 6 February. With this sum, Washington transferred money to a Dutch banking firm in order to assist the family of the Marquis de Lafayette, who had been captured by Prussian forces as he fled France in August 1792.","Please convey enclosed letter to Madame La Fayette \"if you know where she is to be found\" -- hold amount of bill sent subject to her order -- sent to Holland because reports in America say if Madame Lafayette is not there, it will be known where she is to be found.","Comments on enclosed poem that contains birthday sentiments for Mrs. Powel. The poem was copied by Tobias Lear from a 1792 manuscript by the poet Elizabeth Graeme Fergusson. Mount Vernon has both the original and Lear's copy.","Enclosed is second bill of exchange for 2310 guilders for Madame Lafayette.","Received Parker's letter desiring to know terms on which he (Washington) would sell his Gloucester County land -- since he got it at valuation of £800 Virginia currency for part of a bond, he will sell it for same plus interest since 1789 -- Washington wants payment upon giving over the land, but some credit can be arranged.","Received letter containing Mr. Bennett's claim against Colville's estate -- deals with George Washington's position as executor of Colville estate -- won't pay interest on debt thereof until court of Chancery decides whether it is just -- refers him to Mr. Keith of Alexandria who has papers dealing with estate.","Encloses Col. Robert Townsend Hooe's letter relating to the Thomas Colville estate -- wishes to have final settlement of estate -- check Mr. Bennett's account with documents and see if it seems to be correct -- Washington thinks Bennett's claim different from what he remembered legacy to be -- has referred Hooe to him for details.","Congratulations and best wishes on her birthday from both President and Mrs. Washington -- would have attended her party except for \"the late event which has happened in their family\" (the death of George Augustine Washington).","Dinner invitation from George and Martha Washington to Mr. and Mrs. Dalton and daughter. Not in Washington's hand. Tristram Dalton was a friend and first senator from Massachusetts. Invitation was issued just prior to Washington's second inauguration in the Senate chamber.","George Washington requires shells for lime to make mortar for about \"40,000 Bricks.\" Constructing Dogue Run Farm 16-sided barn. Asks his nephew if he hires out \"Negro carpenters by the year?\" Can he recommend carpenter overseer?","Has little information re inquiry of Mr. Thomas Bowen--only man named George Harrison in area died 50 years ago--no children--widow married man named Posey--Harrison's land left to nephew John West, from whom George Washington bought it about 20 years ago--knows nothing of affairs of Harrison's estate.","Received letter from Wilkinson by way of Captain Abner Prior and shortly after the two kegs of fish from \"western waters\" [in Ohio] -- fish were fine and a novelty here.","By Brig Betsey, sends triplicates of letters of Jan. 30 and 31 and the third exchange for 2310 guilders for Madame Lafayette.","Sends plan of new federal district where the seat of government will be located -- \"It will serve to show you, and such as may have the curiosity to look at it, that whatever our present condition is, we have vanity enough to look forward to a better.\"","Mrs. Washington is indisposed with a cold -- afraid she will increase it by going to the circus this afternoon -- President and rest of family will go to see exhibition of Mr. Ricketts.","Mr. David Clark, coachmaker in Philadelphia, has asked him to write informing Col. Washington that the coach he (George Washington) had with him in Charleston was made by Clark -- he has heard it was admired for its beauty and is made of good materials -- Mr. Clark hears Col. Washington wants to have a coach made and he desires the job.","Since Mr. de Barth has not made stipulated payments for land bought of Washington, lying on the Kanawas, Washington suggests canceling the bargain instead of bringing measures against De Barth for payment.","Received from Arthur Young two sets of his Annals, numbered 98-108--presumes one set intended, as usual, for Agricultural Society of this city--accordingly, sends them to him as president.","Inquires as to price and availability of the best clover seed.","At request of several gentlemen of his acquaintance, Washington introduces Dr. Edwards, who is going to Europe for his health and to obtain knowledge of agriculture there.","Mr. Arthur Young has written that the several accounts collected by George Washington of agriculture in this country \"have set him afloat on the High Seas of conjecture with respect to the Agriculture of this Country ...\" -- \"and, as you had a hand in setting him afloat, it is but fair that you should lend your assistance to get him landed again\" -- sends enclosed extracts from Young's letter and desires Peters to answer queries -- Young has been prevented by the war from coming to this country to study himself the agriculture and see what can be done along that line.","Agrees to Hooe's offer for flour -- will order Anthony Whitting to make delivery in Alexandria, but wishes because of harvest time that Hooe would take delivery at his mill or on river opposite -- market for flour is not falling as Hooe says, but only a temporary drop due to lack of vessels to take it to European markets -- had heard of William Shepherd's intent to apply to Loudon Court to condemn George Washington's land on Difficult Run -- encloses a copy of earlier letter to Col. Powell on subject.","Hereby conveys a letter from Warner Washington III as he promised -- the younger Warner is destitute for funds in this city.","Enlarges on recent letter of Mrs. Washington's (dictated by him) relative to the estate in Berkeley -- in accord with provisions in George A. Washington's will, advises settling a second plantation in Berkeley including some land in Fairfax County, as a grass and small grain farm -- advises on getting tenants and drawing up contracts -- she should ask advice of George S. Washington -- Anthony Whitting's decline caused by consumption necessitates visit to Mt. Vernon but public business presses and visit will be short.","Death of Anthony Whitting -- needs Tilghman's help to procure new manager -- thinks a good one may better be found on Eastern Shore of Maryland than elsewhere -- gives qualifications for the job -- lists several people in Tilghman's neighborhood whom he has had recommended -- among them is William Pearce [later manager of Mt. Vernon] -- doesn't want to lure any away from present jobs, unless they had intended leaving anyway.","At the time of this letter, Washington was serving his second term as president and was living in Philadelphia.  His nephew, George Augustine Washington, had served as farm manager for the previous seven years but died in 1793.  In need of a new farm manager, Washington considered his nephew, Lawrence Lewis.","Concerned that Lewis was too inexperienced for the job, Washington remarked on the necessary qualifitcations necessary: \"…so little haveg it in my power to visit, or attend to my private concerns, that it becomes extremly necessary (besides fidility) to have an experienced \u0026 skilful man, of some weight, to manage my business; one whose Judgment is able to direct him in cases which may arise out of circumstances that can neither be foreseen, nor previously guarded against.","Washington continued, \"What the age of Mr Lawrence Lewis is—what opportunities he may have had to acquire any knowledge in the management of a Farm. What his disposition, whether active or indolent. Whether clear in his perceptions, \u0026 of good Judgment. Whether sober \u0026 sedate, or fond of amusements and running about—with other queries which might be asked, as well applying to a young man Just entering on the career of life; are all matters to which I am an entire stranger; and if you can give me information respecting them, I shall thank you. You will readily perceive that my sole object in these enquiries is to ascertain the competency of a character to whom I should commit an important trust; consequently, going no farther, can operate nothing to the prejudice of my Nephew, whatever, in confidence, you may say to me on the foregoing points and such others as may occur to you.\"","Washington instead hired a more seasoned farm manager, William Pearce.  Pearce served as farm manager until 1796 during which time Lewis came to stay at Mount Vernon and worked in some managerial capacity, but the official farm manager by then was James Anderson.  Lewis eventually married Nelly Custis in 1799 and lived the remainder of his life at Woodlawn.","Has heard from Mr. Robert Lewis that Crow desires increase in wages -- since he had best crop last year at Union Farm, Washington will raise him to £40 per annum as an encouragement, but will not raise him any higher hereafter.","Requests that Mercer forward deed from \"yourself \u0026 others to me\" if it has been duly executed and recorded.","Has given James Keith a draught on Col. Hooe for £140, the amount due Keith for his trouble in Colville estate -- asks that Hooe deduct it from what is due George Washington.","Lewis was acting Estate Manager for George Washington at Mount Vernon. The letter contains instructions for various farm activities and personal advice to young Lewis on how to write better reports.","100 guineas a year for superintendant of Mt. Vernon--recommends that Pearce visit the estate--to determine if all is to his liking-George Washington expects to be at Mt. Vernon on the 20th of Sept.--gives directions, mileage, stage schedule--speaks of worthless overseer to 8-10 Negro carpenters--hopes to replace him by New Year's day.","Won't sell land on Difficult Run in Loudon County except for very high price -- was in treaty with a Dutchman for it for £60 per annum -- would want double what Lewis offered for the Frederick County land because when Shenandoah River is made navigable, lands near it will increase greatly in value","Introduces Tobias Lear, who leaves George Washington as Secretary after 7 years -- Lear is engaged in a mercantile scheme -- recommends him to Short's kindness.","Introduces Tobias Lear, who goes to Europe to carry into effect his plans for an \"extensive commercial establishment\" at the Federal City -- Lear can explain his long delay in writing -- encloses Mr. Richard Peters' and Mr. Thomas Jefferson's answers to his queries about American agriculture -- if there are any questions, ask Lear.","Sends their regrets that Mrs. Powel cannot accompany him and Mrs. Washington to Virginia.","George Washington's nephew's widow has decided to move--Pearce and his family to move into Mansion--repairing of Mr. Crow's house--recommends Pearce residing in the right wing (the Hall)--list of things at his disposal --authorizes Pearce to acquire ploughs and any other tools --outlines benefits of Pearce's early arrival.","Washington comments on the disagreeable conduct of the French minister Genet, who seems to want to involve the U.S. in war. The situation has \"test[ed] the temper of the Executives.\"","Deals with involved estate of Samuel Washington and his last wife, Susannah Perrin Holding Washington -- had been undecided whether to try to get estate from Mrs. Washington's family in favor of his niece Harriot who was left very little -- will reach an agreement -- \"Pay me one hund. pounds which I shall give to my niece for her immediate support, and I will quit claim to all the Negros which belonged to Mrs. Saml. Washington ...\".","An attachment has been served against Washington -- despite Mercer's orders to the contrary, collectors present notes against Mercer's brother's estate to George Washington's manager for Payment -- brought bond and mortgage of Mercer's late father and brother from Philadelphia, and will exchange them for land -- asks whether his (Washington's) signature necessary on the instrument.","In this letter George Washington has decided to engage superintendant of carpenters for another year--could not find anyone to relace-comments on man who looks after the house people, ditchers, etc.--after winter, Pearce can decide to remain at Mt. Vernon or live elsewhere--construction of house for Mr. Crow--Negro children forbidden to enter the yards and gardens (excluding the children of cook and her husband the Mulatto Frank).","George Washington's general thoughts and directions on government of Mt. Vernon--Mr. Howell Lewis will remain until Pearce's arrival--farm needs much manure---plans to go largely with buck wheat as a green manure---has requested for 450 to 500 bushels for seed--does not wish to go largely with corn--plans to sow a good many oats--keeping no more than half for seed.","George Washington instructs Pearce to take an exact account of the stock, tools and implements on each of the farms--to purchase a proper (bound) book in Alexandria for accounts--insists on the correctness of these registers--outines work of the carpenters: complete the new barn at Dogue Run, etc.--comments on live fences: cedar, lombardy poplar, and willows--hogs and sows--wants to reclaim and lay grass to the mill swamp--clover lots--potatoes--McKoy and Tom Davis--directions for lots on Muddy Hole, Union and River farms--Cyrus a slave at Mansion house--Muclus a slave--Will, a kind of overseer--stresses the need to regulate wagons and carts at the Mansion--Ehler the gardener and an agreement as to where he should eat--Lucy the cook--instructions to provide Negroes with as much meal as they can eat without waste--provisions of fish--directions for killing and preserving the hogs--clover timothy and orchard grass--post and rail fence from the Miller's house to the trunnel fence--barrier against bad neighbors--breaking of the steers to the yoke--oxen--asks for the return of large stone jars (which were filled with spirits)--wants an inventory of articles in store at Mansion--the Jack and stud horse--superfine and fine flour--allowance of meat and meal--paying of debt--overhauling the Seins now rather than in the Spring.","Course of crops--objective was to recover the fields from exhausted state-manure-buck wheat-Indian corn-comments on the insufferable conduct of overseers-Col. Ball of Leesburgh promised to send buck wheat-commends on poor quality of common oats brought from Eastern shore-garlick and wild onions-complains about overseers not doing much fall plowing--has little dependence on overseers when left to themselves-gives directions on how Pearce is to treat overseers-warns Pearce not to be like Mr. Whiting, who is said to have drank freely-GW's observations of his overseers: Stuart, Crow, McKoy, Butler, Davy and Thomas Green.","Written in the hand of Bartholomew Dandridge. Washington describes his Mount Vernon estate to the English agronomist in great detail, as he is considering leasing four of the Mount Vernon farms. Includes his description of Mount Vernon: \"No estate in United America is more pleasantly situated than this.\"","George Washington sends two bank notes of one hundred dollars each for Mr. Butler--is upset that the ice house was not filled during the late freezing spell--wants to know quantity of oats that have been thrashed--instructs them to get seeds from the gardener--has sent a bundle of Poccon or Illinois nuts via Mr. Jefferson--East India hemp seed for sowing--inquires as to the appearance of the growing wheat--using Mr. Whiting's memo book, Mr. Dandridge will settle Mr. Butler's account.","George Washington inquires of condition and shelter of stock at Dogue Run and Union--instances of misconduct of Crow and McKoy--informs Pearce that he is taking on Butler again. Observations on various agricultural things. Asks about the carpenters at Mrs. Fanny Washington's. Informs Pearce that in the Eastern states, horses aided by oxen do the plowing.","Crop rotation plan--hopes to bring fields into a profitable state of cultivation--mentions Mr. Stuart's suggestion that the good fields be planted with corn and poor parts with buck wheat--sending 14 bushels of clover seed--suspects that Negro seedsmen are taking toll on seeds--manure to Mansion house for oats, grass and potatoes--fences at River farm--Thomas Green taking fine flour from the mill--payment of a hundred dollars to Mr. Dulany--rent due to Mrs. French for year 1793-wages for 1793 due to estate of Mr. Anthony Whitting.","Draft of a letter from George Washington to John Hamilton Moore thanking him for a copy of his book 'The new practical navigator'. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","George Washington speaks of Mr. Butler's agreeable work and conduct--French furze--construction of substantial fences--pigs--planting of clover and buck wheat--wants to know of the appearance of the growing wheat and barley--progress on the new race at the mill--honey locust seed--white bent seed--inquires about the amount of St. Foin and India hemp seed--stresses the importance of selling cattle before it is too late--attending to their breeding--Mrs. Fanny Washington asks to rent her fishing landing--conditions of rent--Col. Ball must have the three shoats he requested (a boar and two sows)--payment of wages to Stuart, Crow and McKoy--intends to build dairies at both Union and Dogue Run farms.","George Washington mentions the death of Stuart's daughter--gives directions for repairs of the house in Alexandria--comments that cedar posts, chestnut or cyprus rails are better than oak--concerned about the idleness of his carpenters--barn at Dogue Run--discusses the increase of lambs reported by the overseers--a missing report of Mr. Stuart is requested--sending payment from Philadelphia of Mr. Lewis' order to Mr. Ross--white bent grass seeds received--Ehler the gardener--directions for labeling new seeds.","George Washington assents to Pearce's request to meet his children in Baltimore--payment of wages to Mr. Stuart--enclosed some early colliflower seed, sent by Mrs. Washington--promises to send copy of advertisement of terms on which jacks and stud horses are to cover--mentions Crow's inattention to stock in regards to sheep sheering--St. Foin seed and India hemp--hares being destructive--lucern--enclosed three bank notes for Rev. Mr. Muir and Mr. Hartshorne--warns not to take mares from the jacks until paid.","Regarding his annual contributions to the Alexandria Academy--Washington wishes to know what indigent or orphaned children have attended and what their progress has been, especially since he has only once received such a report.","Following up on his previous letter, Washington writes that he has not had any response from Simms or James Keith regarding the Thomas Colvill estate, nor of the cash sent to Simms, nor has Washington received the documents he had requested from them.","George Washington explains horse advertisement--care of the youngest jack and mules--Peter--tells Pearce to keep an exact account of all mares and jenneys that go to the jacks--Mr. Prescot of Loudoun (or Fauquier) owes yet for last year--speaks of Mr. Lewis' account that the new visto is opened much further than intended--instructions to buy as much good Oznabrigs--for the making of clothes for the Negroes--requests a sample of the linnen--comments on the price of midlings and ship stuff and superfine and fine flour--corn--breaking of the ground in the fall.","George Washington approves the use of his own people in repairing the house in Alexandria--warns that putting the fence posts too distant will cause the rails to warp--glad to hear of Green's finishing the barn at Dogue Run--comments on the grain falling from the treading floor--lucern--directions for preparing--St. Foin and India hemp--impossible navigation has prevented him sending the promised clover and other seeds--hopes to send next week.","Cannot possibly appoint Spotswood's son John as commander of a frigate over older and experienced officers--perhaps can make him 2nd or 3rd lieutenant--on recommendation of Mr. Brooke and others, Mr. Lawrence Muse appointed as Collector of Rappahannock [Cty] to succeed Hudson Muse.","Autograph letter signed, two pages plus cover page with Washington's presidential frank. Washington writes Ball regarding a shipment of goods that he expects will soon depart Philadelphia after some delay. The shipment includes clover seeds and cocoa bean shells, latter intended as a gift from Martha Washington to Ball's wife, Francis (Fanny) Washington Ball, the daughter of George's brother Charles. Finally, Washington encloses an advertisement for the stud services of his prized livestock, the horse Traveller and donkeys Knight of Malta and Compound.","Lewis has given him no information on Washington's lots in Winchester and Bath, Virginia [the latter now Berkeley Springs, W.Va.]--he wishes a list of all tenants, what they owe, and how they stand--asks Lewis to post copies of enclosed advertisement in area, especially at Leesburg and Fauquier Courthouse--Mr. Prescoat [Prescott] owes for last year's stud fee and a long pasturage.","Washington gives directions regarding the purchase of linnens for the enslaved people--suggestions for determining how far apart the boards on the threshing floor should be in the new barn at Dogue Run--cultivation of the drilled wheat--clover seed, furze and other promised articles are on board the Sally Captain--Col. Gilpin--onions and garlick--might get some oats from Notley Young, esq.--gives directions for the enclosed Nankeen cotton seeds--P.S. (page 3): wrote Col. Ball and Mr. Robert Lewis, welcome to send a mare or two to either of the Jacks or the Horse--P.S. (page 4): March 17, delay in departure of the Vessel [Sally], may alter delivery route--5 bushels of Plaster of Paris to be tried on clover. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","George Washington complains that the overseers did not plow in the fall--success of the crop--running rollers over the grass and wheat--spring barley--Wayles the Brewer in Alexandria--winter barley--Col. Ball is late with the buck wheat--ponders the distance between sections of the floor at the new Dogue Run barn--furnishing Mr. Smith with fish from the landing--prices--securing enough fish for the use of the people there--asks about quantity of wheat--tobacco stored in Alexandria--inquires about Pearce's family arrival--sending, on the next vessel, nine bolts of Oznabrigs--it is cheaper there than in Alexandria--gives directions on receiving payment from Col. Lyles and instructs where he is located--sending three pounds of lucern seed--directs Pearce not to accept anything but the whole sum from Col. Lyles.","George Washington decides that the space between boards on the treading floor of the new barn at Dogue Run will be an inch and a half--suggests that the oats may be tread on the same floor--will send three and a half bushels of a peculiar kind of oats--appearance of the drilled and other wheat--comments on the fine weather during March--winter barley--St. Foin and hemp--Abram--warns of Crow's not able to be trusted--warns of lack of water should mill race not be completed--Washington's sister Lewis of Fredericksburgh is allowed to have one of the unbroken mules.","George Washington is glad to hear that Pearce's family has safely arrived at Mt. Vernon--hopes that change of air will help to restore the eldest daughter to health--writes of the capture of vessels by the British--followed by the embargo--fall in provisions--price of flour--threshing of wheat--purchasing salt before the prices get higher--it is not Washington's expectation to stop ploughing in order to roll the grass and grain--breaking of steers--inquires of the young grass planted last fall--defends the imposition of garden seeds--provision for providing clothes for the young gardener at Alexandria--chance for lambs is bad--rams--instructions for shearing time--paper for the rooms in the house--plastering and white washing--orders for Thomas Davis to paint the houses--lower portion a stone color and the roof red.","Rare for Washington to answer letters applying for appointments, but because of personal regard and former public association he is replying to this one ... lists 3 reasons which explain his silence re: applications for appointments: (1) requests are so numerous and courteous replies require too much of his time; (2) courteous answers could be interpreted to mean more than was intended; (3) at the time of his Inauguration \"... I resolved firmly that no man should ever charge me justly with deception ...\" has never committed himself on an appointment until all information and circumstances have been examined ... on a purely personal basis without involving his public character or the Country, Washington has responded to a request of McHenry's ...","Washington asks Deakins to examine contents of enclosed order and tell him the price the tobacco would fetch.","Presidential pardon signed by George Washington and issue to David Blair. The Customs Act of 1790 specified procedures for collecting duties on imported goods and standardized the sizes of containers for certain imported goods in order to facilitate easier taxation and reduce fraud. For instance, run was required to be imported in casks of at least 50 gallons. David Blair's attempt to import rum from Barbados in casks smaller than 50 gallons resulted in the forfeiture of his vessel. Washington's 1794 pardon of Blair remits this forfeiture. Signed by Edmund Randolph as Secretary of State. Manuscript document signed, with embossed paper seal, 1 page.","George Washington expresses his being sorry to learn of Pearce's not being well--discusses the amount owed to the estate of Mr. Anthony Whitting--Col. Bassett--Mr. Lear--the private papers of Mr. Whitting--his heir Mr. Ring--ready to sow buck wheat at all the farms--inquires of progress of oats and grass seeds--rain twice last week--dry in Philadelphia--instructs Pearce not to grind more wheat because of the embargo--flax--clothes for the Negroes--wool--warns Pearce to be cautious of pilferring.","George Washington expresses confusion over dimensions of the rooms in Alexandria house given by Thomas Green--flax seed--regulate the grass lots at Dogue Run farm--potatoes, oats and clover for the support of the stock, the Mansion house and for sale--demands particular attention to the penning of the stock--willow--informs Pearce that 5,000 white thorn plants are being sent by Mr. Lear on the ship Peggy from England--other fruit trees--lima beans.","Declares that Mr. Thomas Digges was during the Revolution and since a friend to the United States--Digges sent him intelligence and helped prisoners escape from England back to this country--Digges was thought to be in pay of Dr. Benjamin Franklin--Washington never knew his loyalty was questioned, though he has now disputed with Franklin over accounts--John Trumbull, in England during Revolution, declares that Digges aided the American cause.","Writes the answers to queries regarding injunction by one John Henshaw, arising from estate settlement of George Mercer--John Tayloe, George Mason and George Washington were given power of attorney by Mercer and others in England. Washington writes that \"It is really hard that I am so often called before Courts in matters in which I have no interest; but am continually saddled with the expence of defence.\"","George Washington is sorry to hear that the ship Peggy has not arrived from England with his 5,000 white thorn plants--Mr. Lear's fruit trees--hoped that Pearce had discharged Green when he found him drinking--he sets such a bad example--never got an account of last year's corn--buck wheat--potatoes--preserving the apricots--does not want to because his family will not be at Mt. Vernon at all during the summer--hopes to, assuming public business permits, make a flying trip through Mt. Vernon after the rising of Congress--papering the ceiling.","Sending paper for two lower rooms in house--warns Pearce to wait until plaster is thoroughly dry--Green--instructions for the payment of the Sheriff's and Clerk's notes--Mrs. Fanny Washington--cut the hay and grain in time at harvest--be attentive to the drilled wheat--secure it in the seed loft at the Mansion--approves of sowing the first lot in the mill swamp with buck wheat and timothy--corn--grass--mentions Pearce's complaint of bad pastures--wool of dead sheep--inquires about corn, oats, buck wheat and clover.","Crops suffering from drought--Mr. Dandridge--oats on last vessel have disappeared--has enclosed four small papers of seeds which have been sent from a curious gentleman in Europe--keeping of clover for seed--buck wheat--timothy--heavy cost of these in the markets of Philadelphia--value of various grasses--clover ought to be well cured before stacking--Crow--both cattle and sheep will benefit from turnip--asks about the drilled wheat and common wheat--ought to be ripe by the 8th or 10th of June--there are two kinds of wheat in drills at Union--inquires if Plaster of Paris was spread--hides of the dead cattle to be tanned by the old man Jack--skins of the dead sheep--Mulatto Will making shoes--Mrs. Fanny Washington--four missing heads of tobacco--Mr. Whitting--surveying in the fall--Mr. Minor--hopes to be at Mt. Vernon by the 10th of June--selling of a horse--health of slaves discussed--Sam, Doll, several spinners, Ditcher Charles--awaiting the arrival of the Peggy and the white thorn plants and Mr. Lear's fruit trees--high price of flour--embargo.","Washington lists and describes lands that he owns on the Ohio, East side; on the Great Kanhawa; west of the Ohio; in Kentucky; in the State of Pennsylvania; and the Great Dismal Swamp--with acreage and asking prices of each--comments by Washington--he \"will let them go\" if sold together for £ 50,000, although separately they are valued higher--there follows a paragraph of description for each of the 8 tracts.","Crops labouring under drought--2 or 3 fine rains have fallen in Philadelphia in past week--unfavorable account of the drilled wheat--great change and decrease in number of sheep since George Washngton's leaving 5 years ago--average fleece from 5 pounds down to 2 pounds--ship Peggy arrived in George Town with the white thorn trees and Mr. Lear's fruit trees--enclosed list for gardener--fence around slave quarters at Union farm--sent oats--on next vessel Washington will send paper for the house.","Requests that Deakins endeavor to put a stop to trespassing on north part of Woodstock Manor in Montgomery County, Md. which fell to Washington's share in division of William Sprigg's property--also requests information on tenants and farms on his share.","Thanks Deakins for trees imported in the \"Peggy\"--but season probably too far advanced for them to live--enclosed is note to Francis Deakins regarding Washington's land in Woodstock Manor.","Glad to hear of rains--will give a different appearance to oats and flax--rains may enliven corn and buck wheat--fears for any grass that may have been cut--little is expected from white bent grass--save as many of the other grasses for seed--drilled wheat and common wheat--deception with respect to potatoes (210 bushels instead of 418) is an example of how little others can be trusted, black or white--Washington knows of the existence of place in Alexandria where pilfered items can be sold--corn--clover--turnip seeds--midlings and ship stuff--Mr. Douglass--will not be at Mt. Vernon until at least the end of the month.","Lambs were not to be sold--if any were, Washington never received the money--plans for the selling/care of the sheep--never kill the females--comments on those who would go against his plan--his absence has afforded them the opportunity--overseers not allowed to sell any animals--Mr. Stuart's selling butter--Washington never entertained an unfavorable opinion of Stuart and always a bad one of Green--Mrs. Stuart fraudulently furnishes butter for McKnight's Tavern--Mrs. Fanny Washington and the dampness of the cellar in the Alexandria house--Davis and his attendants taking a week to complete a job that should have taken a day--Mr. Oneill from Chester County--a freestone quarry near the lime kiln--Tom Davis and Muclus--Thomas Green--bad example for the carpenters.","People write Washington with all manner of requests and he never fails to answer, despite all his public business--he requests information from Fitzgerald on matter mentioned in enclosed letter from Mr. Smith--asks him to send information and the letter back.","George Washington plans to leave Philadelphia on Tuesday and will probably reach Mt. Vernon either Sunday or Monday--bringing two white waiters with him--one is a hostler and the other attends to Washington--tells Pearce to try the turnip seeds to prove their goodness--preparing ground for a seed that never vegitates.","Washington appoints [...] to collect his rents in counties of Fayette and Washington in state of Pa. The name and amount of salary left blank. Washington enclosed this power in a letter of same date to Presley Neville, desiring him to fill in name and amount himself.","Continual disappointment in collection of rents in Fayette and Washington Counties, Pa. forces Washington to place the matter in other hands--he directs Cannon to hand over list of tenants, etc. to [...]. (The name left blank in original and letterpress copy. Washington enclosed this in letter of same date to Presley Neville, leaving to his discretion the person to appoint to the task.)","GW arrived in Philadelphia on Monday--travelled all day through a constant rain--sorry to hear that wet weather interupts work--especially plowing--buck wheat should be plowed in while it is still green and succulent--corn--wheat--oats looked good when he was home--hopes weather does not injure--grass--scythes--hay--replenished with good seed--scratched in with harrows, or rakes with iron teeth--hopes for considerable profit from meadow ground--Capt. Conway of Alexandria sells 400 pounds worth of hay annually--planting corn at Mill swamp not for the sake of the crop but to prepare for grass--the bridge leading to McKoy's house--those parts of the large meadow enclosure at Union farm to be set with grass as soon as possible--fine timothy--instructs Pearce to write memorandums to remind himself of Washington's directions--Mrs. Fanny Washington taking possession of Alexandria house--Mr. Oneill--quarry--send butter and wood to Mrs. F. Washington--measuring of stone--Peter--mules--last Oct., Washington supplied all farms with a complete set of plow beasts (horses or mules)--raising mules for value--night rides and treading wheat will deprive Washington of foals--Lancaster--mares bought for breeding put to work and other rascally treatment by overseers--Sarah--Mr. Lund Washington's receipt for 500 pounds--has heard of illness of Pearce's eldest daughter--should be prepared for the unfortunate event--is satisfied with Pearce's conduct--list of Washington's favorite objectives--Mrs. Washington requests one dozen of the best hams and half dozen midlings of bacon.","Ship Passport written in Dutch and English, signed by George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, from the schooner Elizabeth, dated July 14, 1794.","Frequent rains, not too heavy or too long, will be the making of the corn and buck wheat--directions for plowing wet fields--examine the shocks of wheat frequently--inquires of the quantity and quality of oats--timothy--clover--give John the gardener a dollar on the last day of every month, provided he behaves well--is glad to hear that Pearce's daughter is feeling better--wants to know why Betty Davis and Doll are more than half their time on the sick list--care of grass seeds--little garden by the salt house--Crow, McKoy and Butler.","Cultivation in corn of the lots in the Mill swamp--corn is not so much an object with Washington as meadow--rushes, alders and other shrubs--inquires of the corn (grown, shoot well and look promising)--particular care taken with the seed of rare ripe corn Washington sent home--Butler--grass seed sown with flax at Union farm--Mr. McNeil (Oneill)--quarry--use of the young mules by the overseers and plowmen--inquiries for particular concerning Ruth, Hannah and Pegg--their being sick several weeks together.","Account ledger with Bank of Alexandria (record of deposits and drafts) - holograph - 10 leaves - one page tipped in at end of ledger. This statement, dated March 20, 1821, concerns two of Washington's drafts to Samuel Washington in 1797 and 1799 for $ 1,000.00. Docketed on verso of final leaf: \"Stuart's Exers on Washington etc. Filed with Depon of Jas. K. McKenna 16 May 1821.\"","George Washington has moved to German Town to escape the heat of Philadephia--has not rained at Mt. Vernon for a while--fearful that drought would damage corn--put off sowing wheat until corn fields are clean, light and in good order--preparing no more land for a crop than one can handle--whatever is attempted should be well executed as it respects crops--an essential object with every farmer ought to be the destruction of weeds--his arable and pasture ground should produce nothing but grain, pulse (if he raises them), vegetables of different sorts and grasses--timothy--inquiries about the clover which was sown with the oats at Mansion house--potatoes--Crow has been applying to Col. Ball for a place--McKoy--encourages Pearce to make an agreement with whomsoever will answer his purposes--should be industrious, sober and knowing in the management of Negroes and other concerns of the farm--someone to take the place of Thomas Green to oversee the carpenters--James, Muclus, Davis--description of this overseer--Butler--received bacon in Philadelphia--buck wheat.","Oats, wheat and clover at River farm--laying ground to clover as soon as possible--flour sold in Alexandria--woolen clothes for the people by the first of November--employment of all who can be spared on the new race at the mill--save time and water--sainfoin--potatoes at the Mansion house--gardener is to save as much seed as he can from the everlasting pea--this pea, when cut young, should make an excellent hay-drilled wheat.","Favorable appearance of the corn--ground is in good order for wheat--buck wheat--hemp growing in the vineyard--inquires to the appearance of the potatoes--Kate (wife of Will) at Muddy Hole wishes to serve the Negro women (as a granny) on the estate--pay of 12 to 15 pounds per year--in the George Town Gazette it is written that holders of shares in the Potomac Company (treasurer William Hartshorn) are to give 12 pounds sterling per share--Washington holds 5 shares--Col. Lyles Bond--Crow and McKoy--comments on replacing them--Green--Butler--rare ripe corn.","Workers for the new mill race--comments on the newly hired overseer--Mason--Pine going to school in Alexandria--may fall into bad habits or company there--Mr. Butler--incompetent in his present position--inquires if Groves is married or single--asks about the turnips--inquires after Pearce's youngest and eldest daughters.","Washington asks Lewis to send money from rents to payment of William Pearce in Alexandria, also rental accounts--rents may be applied to purchasing leases, but 10% won't be derived from money advanced--discusses terms of real estate transactions--transfer of leases illegal under Mr. Muse--pleased with Lewis's disposal of Bath and Winchester houses and lots and land on Potomac River, but wishes Lewis had sent the conditions under which they had been let--sends his love, and Martha's, to Mrs. Lewis.","Col. Lyles bond--gives instructions on writing responses to his inquiries--drilled wheat and barley--the culture of the latter is more profitable than the former--directions for dealing with the ague and fever--Mr. Gunnel--Col. Simms of Alexandria--people have taken liberties with Washington's timber and wood during his absence--Mr. Pierce Bailey--selling a tract of land for 1500 pounds--discusses payment--Mr. Gill of Alexandria--Washington agrees to putting a still at Mt. Vernon--Pearce should contact Mr. Stuart if he has questions--young Boatswain.","Deals with the estate of Mrs. Margaret Green Savage, and of her husband Dr. William Savage--Washington relates outline of case still under litigation, but refers Trenor to Rev. Mr. Bryan Fairfax as the one who has best knowledge of case and is still active in it as trustee--tells Trenor \"I have no more right to intermeddle in the Judicial proceedings of the Courts in this Country than you have.\"","Mr. Pyne wishes to be employed at Mt. Vernon--Washington leaves the issues in Pearce's hands--has enclosed a certificate for Mr. Butler--discusses his dismissal--directions for removing the Negro quarters at Union and River farms--warns Pearce not to wait too long.","Returns [unnamed] pamphlets herewith--thanks for perusal of them.","Col. Lyle's bond is discussed--Washington approves of Pearce's sowing early (or distilled) wheat at different seasons to discover the best for it--double headed wheat at Union farm--heavy rains--problems as a result of it--drains in all the fields that need it--Pearce has the ague and fever--young Boatswain--Washington warns that yellow fever may possibly be in Baltimore.","Washington left German Town yesterday and arrived in Philadelphia--Thomas Green has quit of his own accord--Old Bishop should be taken care of--a decision about employing Pyne should be made without much more delay--McKoy--asks about the appearance of the stone quarry--possible replacement for Green--Washington hopes to get to Mt. Vernon before Nov.--may not be possible because of rebellion in the West (Whiskey Rebellion)--Mrs. Fanny Washington requests boards for a corn house--Mrs. Washington requests some artichoke seeds.","Washington mentions a new road and that Pearce is to oversee it--has engaged a Scotchman to replace Green--he is to have Green's house, garden, etc.--James Donaldson and his family will embark for Mt. Vernon on the ship Capt. Mitchell--other directions and requests in regard to the new carpenter--Pyne--is sorry to hear of Butler's illness--GW leaves Tuesday for Carlisle--still hopes to be at Mt. Vernon before Congress meets.","Washington is glad to find that seeding of wheat is over--problems with the new road spoken of in last letter--Mr. Thompson Mason--advantages of new road for him--gives reasons for the construction of the new road--Crow--unproductivity of the ferries--questions if he will receive any advantage from the new public road.","Memorandum detailing a work contract with Mount Vernon carpenter James Donaldson, including his allowances for food, moving expenses, use of tools, use of a house, garden, and cow, and the privilege of the occasional absence, in exchange for his work. Donaldson was a white overseer of the slave carpenters at Mount Vernon.  Washington hired him for his \"sober and industrious\" nature, but soon learned that he was not a competent overseer.  Washington repeatedly wrote to his overseer at the time, William Pearce on the subject of Donald's inability to manage slave labor and Donaldson left Mount Vernon by November 1795.  Autograph letter signed by Washington and Donaldson, 2 pages.","Washington is 55 miles from Philadelphia on his way to Carlisle--comments that neither he nor Pearce is familiar with the management of buck wheat--on his current travel, Washington sees the crop on the whole road--it is cut down and remains in the field in very small cocks--presumes they will stay that way until the seed gets perfectly ripe--the potatoes too were every where digging.","Washington informs Pearce that he will not be at Mt. Vernon until spring--tells Pearce not to delay his trip to the Eastern Shore--disperse the stock which may be endangered by the winter--no more hogs put up for pork than such as are of fit age and size.","Washington returned to Philadelphia on Tuesday last--he expresses confidence in Pearce's care, judgment and integrity--repeats his objectives--regular course of crops; introduce grass where proper; make meadows and hedges; recover exhausted fields; improve stock--large dairies; make hay--these are much more desirable to Washington than to push the best fields out of their regular course in order to increase the next, or any other, year's crop of grains--which would eventually ruin the fields--expresses sorrow over the loss of Pearce's daughter--also, Paris and Jupiter have died--Pyne--McKoy--Washington does not expect much (in the way of overseeing the carpenters) from James Donaldson--Col. William Washington of Westmoreland--Washington repeats his observance of Donaldson--Green--housing the new family in the Green hosue--fodder was gotten in good time--corn yield--wants to know quantity of buck wheat--sorry to find that fly found in the wheat demands immediate threshing--wants Pearce to experiment with price of wheat in grain form or flour--cabins and quarters at Union farm.","Potatoes and corn are likely to turn out well--keep enough buck wheat and potatoes for seed--it is miserable for a farmer to be obliged to purchase his seeds--exchanging may be useful--prices for wheat and flour in Alexandria--Sally Green and her distressed circumstances--James Donaldson into the Green house--Pyne was more a talker than [a worker]--fall plowing--cutting up the fallen timber--hogs for sale--culled sheep--Mr. Hawkins left sundry cuttings of valuable grape vines at Mr. Lund Washington's--cultivate corn and rye--conserving trees at the Mansion house--clearing fields at Dogue-run.","Enclosed thirteen hundred dollars--a bond from Mr. Lund Washington--fifty pounds to go to the charity school at the Academy in Alexandria--Washington's annual subscription of ten pounds to the Rev. Mr. Davis--incumbent of the Episcopal Church in Alexandria--Mr. Herbert.","Gives William A. Washington the desired information on seminaries and colleges to which he could send his children--one in \"this place\" seems to be doing Washington Custis no good at all--British overlooker of carpenters at Mt. Vernon seems unable to handle hands under him; Mr. Pearce might have to replace him--is there any chance of getting man spoken of before for the job?","Letters to Col. William Washington of Westmoreland--the easy and simple manners of Donaldson make him unfit as an overseer of the Negro carpenters--he should, however, instruct Isaac and the boy Jem in the principles of making and repairing all kinds of farming implements--quarters for a new carpenter overseer--Mrs. Fanny Washington--descriptions of people who Washington thinks should be obliged to stay at his Alexandria house--Doctor Craik--which wines to serve his guests--claret, madeira for very extraordinary circumstances--the use of his Mt. Vernon home by curious people--hogs for pork--some bacon for the Mansion--omission of McKoy not to measure his potatoes--Washington wants to compare the crop of corn and the crop of potatoes together--whether it is better to sell wheat as grain or flour--Mr. Minor--Col. Lyles--enclosed money to discharge Washington's bond to Mr. Lund Washington.","Washington discovers that it is more profitable to sell wheat after being ground into flour--Sally Green is cautioned against dealing with Washington's Negroes--grubbing--leaving clumps of trees when clearing--corn will be much better than if growing among single trees--wants the total account of all farms of the corn--wants sheds with brick foundation, at Dogue-run erected for the work horses, oxen, etc.--will send four or five bushels of clover seed.","Problems with the bond to Mr. Lund Washington--Mr. John Mercer--Mr. Randolph--asks not to have any more smith's work done there in the future--wages due soon--prices of flour (super-fine and fine)--crop of fodder has been great--should have a great deal of hay for sale--feeding of Washington's stock--potatoes and turnips--experiment with fattening bullocks--punishing trespassers on Washington's four mile run tract--progress on the new race at the mill--James Donaldson--treatment of visitors--use of wine.","Instructs Lear to look in trunks at Mount Vernon for papers concerning the Potomac Company. Supports pushing forward navigation of river, seeks opinion of English engineer [William] Weston, also may consult [Richard] Claiborne's engineer. Acknowledges the opposition to Potomac Company plans.","Clearing ground for next year--asks if it would be better to have it well grubbed rather than cleaning the ground thoroughly--treatment of other like fields--No. 6 at Muddy hole--corn holes at the Mansion--orchards--directions on fences surrounding corn--clearing of woods--crop rotation--hopes Allison turns out well--possibly who Crow spent much of his time--erecting shed for the cattle by the new barn at Union farm--new sheds at Dogue-run--gathering thorn berries--Oneil quarrying stone at Mt. Vernon.","Total amount of corn crop is 1639 barrels--stock gets 22 barrels per week--14 barrels weekly to the Negroes--totalling 233 barrels more than is made--it is from corn and wheat that Washington expects to pay overseers' wages and everything that needs to be bought--asks about the amount of oats that have been threshed--quantity of potatoes compared with that of corn to determine cultivation for next year--wants to hasten the manufacturing of all wheat due to the price increase--asks about the completion of the mill race--repairing the barn at Muddy hole--before the new barn at River farm is undertaken--brick foundations for the sheds at Dogue-run--is glad to hear so good account of Donaldson--spinning of wool--clean and dirty--allowance of provision for gardener and his wife--Peter--Mr. Lear of George Town--Col. Fitzgerald.","Washington forwards some papers to Lear relative to the Potomac River. He includes a drawing by a Mr. Claiborn describing a new method of lowering and raising boats without locks.","Fencing the ground at the Mansion house for corn--rotations for Dogue-run, Muddy hole and River farms--putting oats and clover in the ground where buck wheat grew this year--leaving two or three clumps of trees when clearing the wood at No. 5 at Dogue-run--for the purpose of shade and ornament--importance of reviewing old letters--carpenters preparing frames, shingles, etc., for putting in more dormant windows in the back of the stables at Mansion house--Washington hopes that with favorable weather the fall plowing is in great forwardness--house Frank and Lucy being idle when not at their specific tasks--cucumber tree--Mrs. Washington sending a present to the gardener's wife--death of Austin--Mrs. Stiles sending his Mare and all his things to Mt. Vernon--shrubs sustaning injury from the deer--preserving the pork--old Butler--honey locust seed--Doll at the ferry--price of flour in Philadelphia still at ten dollars a barrel.","Comments on Pearce's health--hopes that all the oat grounds will be in good order for early seeding--allotment of oats for Washington's horses when he comes to Mt. Vernon--asks about a fallen chimney that injured some Negro children--Doll at the ferry--ableness to work--rotation of crops at Dogue-run--asks about two plows that were sent to Mt. Vernon earlier--asks if they have been used yet.","Fall in prices of wheat and flour--inclosure for corn at the Mansion house--other fences and gates--Washington's plans for the two sheds at Dogue-run--Irish potatoes--will send a bushel and a half of clean honey locust seed--directions for these--French Will--Washington's supposed promised of freedom after seven years of service--Dick at Dogue-run.","Despite probable increase in value of lands because of great immigration, Washington has decided to sell his lands west of Allegheny mountains due to troubles with tenants and collecting rent--he gives Shreve first choice at land in Fayette County [Pa.] on which he now lives--specifies terms--if nothing is decided by the end of February, Washington will feel free to sell land Shreve is on to another.","Washington discusses discrepency with Miller's receipt--price of flour fell before Washington's was made ready for the market--wheat crop over all the U.S. was extremely short--price should rise again before the warm weather--Doctor Stuart--Col. Ball--inquires about the treading floor in the new barn at Dogue-run--a general rule being of leaving either single trees or clumps--gardener is allowed a fifth of what is sold from the nursery--death of Bishop--providing victuals and clothing for Donaldson's son--Donaldson should teach Isaac and the boy Jem in the principles of implements--filling up gullies--French's Will--Washington not too concerned with hunting him up--only as an example--Broad Creek--Bladensburgh--upper Marlborough--procuring seeds for the gardener--St. Foin--Mr. Lear--furze seed--Cale or cole seed--asks if the ferry people will have the field at Mansion house for corn--rotation--Mr. Lund Washington--indebted for fish--Austin.","Washington sends her a copy of Jefferson's \"Notes of Virginia\" [Notes on the State of Virginia]--cannot find \"Dr. Franklin's Strictures on the abuse of the press\" among his remaining volumes of the Bee--he hopes to see her at dinner tomorrow.","Cedar making a good hedge--cedar berries--proper season for removing cedar trees--had success when removing them in a deep frost--wants to experiment with keeping hogs in sties from pigs--death of old Betty.","Mrs. Styles--Austin--Washington doubts that the little old field at the ferry could be got in order in time for oats and clover--use it for corn, wheat and clover--agrees with the arrangement of fields Nos. 1, 3, and 6 at Muddy hole--immediate profit is not so much an object with Washington as the restoration of worn out and gullied fields--old clover lot planted with potatoes--manure the bad parts--advertising the horse and jack--can stand at last year's rate's--wheat fields covered with a thin layer of snow--has enclosed garden seeds for Ehler.","Surveying the four mile run--Mr. [Lund] Washington and Mr. Terret--Moses Ball--likely Washington will have more than 100 bushels of oats to spare--had hoped for three to four thousand--hopes the price will be higher than half a crown by the end of April--transplanting young cedars--make hedges--preparing a seed--lucern--use of a heavy harrow with sharp teeth--linnen to cloath the negroes--proper care and attention given to the bacon--Smith--Old Butler--tedious execution of work by the carpenters--Betty.","Washington received Pearson's letter with 1st volume and part of 2nd of Memoirs of Academy of Arts and Sciences -- gives his thanks to members of the Academy.","Washington has spoken to Mr. William Weston, an English engineer, about Weston's visiting the falls of the Potomac. Working \"on the Canal, between the Waters of Susquehanna \u0026 the Schuylkill [sic]\" Weston will be arriving via Baltimore. Washington regrets that it is too late for Weston to arrange to meet Lear at the confluence of the Shenendoah and the Potomac, as Lear had wished.","Washington was afraid the open weather (frost) would have injured the wheat--expenses of the estate covered by wheat--rolling the bad parts of a field--questions Pearce's surveying assessment of a plot--commiting a jack to the Eastern Shore--Mr. Charles Lee--Mr. Pearse Bailey--land property is rising fast in value--the number of emigrants--Col. Washington--oznabrigs--the Trial--Capt. Hand--high price of clover seed--scaley bark hiccory nut--Illinois nut--honey locust seed.","Selling all the fish to one man is best--if Mr. Smith will give five shillings per one thousand for herring and twelve shilling in hundred for shad, Pearce had better enter into a written agreement with him--surveying the boundries--Mr. [Lund] Washington--cedar berries--oznabrigs--flax--Mr. Bayley--price of lands--especially those convenient to the federal city.","Regarding some of Ball's land which he wants to sell to the government to build an arsenal--Col. Pickering thinks the price too high and situation too low down--Washington doesn't want to say anything more to the Secretary of War lest anyone think he is influenced by family connection--has never seen any such act passed by Virginia legislature as Ball mentioned in his letter of 19 December.","Washington expresses feelings of humility at praise of his work in Revolution and in the government--he gives all credit to \"the Great ruler of events\" and \"kind Providence.\"","Wheat on the ground is in so unpromising a way--inquires to the look of the barley--roller--French's Paul--pains taken to apprehend and bring him to punishment--Dick--Betty Davis--Sarah, possibly a spinner at the Mansion, in childbed--purchase of one thousand yards of German oznabrigs--lucern seed to be had in Alexandria--new overseer at Mansion house--Allison--inquires about the price of flour in Alexandria--both superfine and fine are up again in Philadelphia.","On the Sloop Harmony--Capt. Ellwood--Washington has sent 972 1/2 yards of oznabrigs--Mrs. Fanny Washington---Col. Gilpin--Washington has also included various seeds--some rare and valuable--turnips--chiccory--botany bay grass seeds--requests that the gardener use his utmost skill and care--cabbage--lucern--preparing for its arrival--Sammy is to supply the place of Bristol--Cyrus, a dower slave--the children of Daphne--Mr. Smith--one purchaser for the fish--Mrs. Fanny Washington, Dr. Stuart and Mr. Lund Washington--Gray--India hemp--Pair graffs.","New overseers are turning out well--Grove--Allison--Washington has received twenty pounds of lucern seed--eight pounds of lucern and the like quantity of clover mixed to the acre--grasses ought to be sown on clean and well prepared ground--Betty Davis and Pearce's having difficulty distinguishing between real and feigned sickness--Paul--Mr. Dulany--artichokes.","Mr. Pierce Bailey--land on difficult run--inquiry of the new meadow at Dogue-run--affects of the winter weather on the growing grain, the grass and the fields which are to be sown and planted--Moses at the mill-- Tom and Ben--coopering--Gray--Isaac making ploughs--Donaldson--gardener attending to pease--an English gentleman, named Strickland--red wine and madeira--Mrs. Fanny Washington--porter.","Carter Ben at the River farm, laid up many weeks--potatoe plan experiment--impediments from the weather in sowing oats--winter grain should now show its spring appearance--roller-cutting small grain before it is suffered to get too ripe--honey locust seed--advertising of Paul.","Washington does not expect to be at Mt. Vernon by Sunday--the roads through Maryland are impassible and business in the federal city has detained him--injured parts of meadow should be resown--if that, or the other meadows, were once well taken with timothy, floods would not wash of[f] the soil.","\"Calculation of the number of Bricks wanting for the Barn at River Farm\" --Bricks for barn at River Farm.  Sketch is for barn at Dogue Run Farm.  -total number of bricks for each section of the new barn--sketch of barn placement and surrounding grounds.","Grain and grass have benefitted by the late rains--flour in the mill is to be inspected--poor prices.","Wheat and grass continue to mend--warm weather and rain--also brought on oats--disposing of flour--midlings and ship stuff--Davenport--mill account for last year--the boy at the mill to go to the garden at Mansion house--two deaths in the family--one of them a young fellow--McKoy--Green--Davis--fence at Dogue-run to enclose the barn--the number of bricks required for the barn in the Neck (River farm).","Washington has enclosed sketches of the barn to be built at River farm--2 inch planks of white oak for the threshing floor--1 inch and a quarter pine plank for the lower floor of the graineries--other directions for construction--Mr. Stuart and the making of bricks--asks of the character of the carpenter who built Mrs. Peak's barn--honey locust plants--speaks of a book which contains information on these--Pekan or Illinois nut-plants sent by a gentleman from Jamaica--Doctor Craik--Cooper Jack.","Crops in need of rain--plenty of rain in Philadelphia--need for bread in Europe will raise wheat prices--wants to plant a good many potatoes--buck wheat--white homony bean is very productive--corn--cutting the forward wheat in good season--Dr. Stuart-transplanting the honey locust--speaks of a disorder in the horses.","Washington encloses an advertisement which he plans to put in various gazettes and newspapers -- he confides in secrecy his plan to rent his farms \u0026 the dower slaves -- he may even interest associations in England or Scotland in farms through advertisements in gazettes -- the intermarriage of dower negroes with others and those on neighboring farms will cause affecting \u0026 trying consequences, so Washington cautions Stuart to make no mention of the plan for the present -- he doesn't care to rent farms to \"our country farmers\" because they wear out the land and little else -- he wants Stuart ask in confidence British merchants in Alexandria and Dumfries about the scheme -- Washington mentions Eliza (\"Betsy\") Custis's marriage and gives his evaluation of the groom, Mr. Thomas Law -- thinking of G.W.P. Custiss interests, Washington asks Stuart whether there might have been an erroneous division of negroes for Mr. Thomas Peter for his wife's (Martha Custis's) share.","Details on the shingles--additional directions for the barn--removal of all the cabins at River and Union farms--wants to punish the thief who robbed the meat house at Mt. Vernon--Nathan suspected of this sort formerly--Postilion Joe has been caught in similar practices--Sam would not be restrained if he saw an opening to do the like.","Washington hopes that it rained at Mt. Vernon--insect--distemper among horses--selling hay in Alexandria--Mr. Halley--reducing a lot in Alexandria for an allay--enclosed a newspaper containing some ideas on the culture of potatoes--making them into bread--James Butler--the Academy in Alexandria--Rev. Mr. Muir.","Autograph letter signed from George Washington to Tobias Lear, personal secretary of George Washington, regarding the purchase of bank shares on his behalf. Addressed on verso in holograph with intact seal and docket in Tobias Lear's writing.","Speaks of rains which brought disasters--young mule killed--shells gathered for lime--filling between the logs of the cabins with clay--wheat--the scab--the rust--gullies at the Mansion house.","Washington plans to come to Mt. Vernon about the middle of the month--dormant windows on each side of the pediment--front side of the stable--Donaldson--grain and hay--Davy's lost lambs--very suspicious appearance--he has some sly, cunning and roguish negroes under him--asks how Ben at the mill is employed--Ruth and Ben at the River farm--both Pearce and Groves are ill.","Washington asks Lewis whether he has purchased any of the Berckley or Frederick leases--is he going to?--directs him to send money collected and names of persons as \"I am in want, and have only deprived myself of the use of it from the hope of its laying the foundation of a batter annuity; which my heavy expenditures very much need.\" \"Unless business should require my attendance at the Seat of government sooner it is probable I shall remain at this place until the end of September-\".","Discusses second wheat field at Davy's field on Dogue-run farm--directions for plowing-destruction by storms in GW's locale-chance for wheat next year in Davy's field is hurt by corn-plowing green buck wheat, then sowing wheat thereon immediately, for an experiment-collect money due for flour sold.","Saving sufficient clover seed--sowing wheat as soon as ground is in order--requests the length and breadth of the two pavements between the steps of the middle door and those of the end doors of the Mansion house.","Frequent and hard rains--effect on the forward corn--all the wheats and oats are in--Washington wishes the hay was in also--Donaldson is leaving--requests that Pearce hire the carpenter recommended by Col. William Washington (Washington's nephew)--John Neale can have Donaldson's house and garden.","Plowing Davy's field at Dogue-run--clover being well turned in by good plows and good plowmen--same with the buck wheat--taking the worker force and applying it to another farm that is ready for plowing--barley--Washington asks about the wheat which has already been threshed--asks Pearce to send two bushels of the early wheat to him--Mr. Kitt--900 bushels of oats for sale--Pearce has sold 300--overseers for Union and Dogue-run farms.","Miss Betsy Custis--an enclosed letter for her--a cover letter.","Sowing wheat in ground that is not ready for its reception--sowing the lot by the spring, where potatoes are growing, with lucern--abuse of plows--checked by the overseers--constant repair by Isaac--character of Mr. Neale.","Pearce has recommenced seeding--more favorable weather--all the wheat, sowed by the middle of the month, should be in the ground in good season--Washington fears that Davy's field, at Dogue-run, was too wet to sow--such land as [his], when plowed wet, always bakes hard--expects to set out in two or three days for Mt. Vernon.","Washington asks Page's advice on what should be done about renting or selling land and in working with the writer of a letter Washington encloses--desires to sell share in Dismal Swamp--it is more expensive than productive. This draft written in the hand of secretary Bartholomew Dandridge, with additions by Washington.","Postilion Joe--Washington does not expect to reach Philadelphia before Tuesday afternoon--wheat would be a heavy loss should the weavil get into it--let no time be lost in getting it out of the straw and ground up as fast as the mill is able to do it--take the corn out of the field as soon as it can be safely done--gathering white thorn berries--the sooner the potatoes are up and secured the better--trimming the Lombardy Poplar and the Yellow Willow.","Pearce had been sick, but has since recovered--fly is found in the wheat--expresses disappointment with the Englishman overseer--a certificate for Donaldson--hedging--Washington suspects that Pearce can have no dependence on the berry of the white thorn from his friend in Newcastle--after viewing the hedges from Christiana to Wilmington, Washington does not believe that a gallon of seed could be gathered--pamphlet on the subject of manures--death of the trusty old negro Jack--replacing him--Allison.","Washington wants to enclose all his crops with live fences--asks that Pearce attend to them with as much care as a field of Indian corn--wants to tend less ground--manure and cultivate the smaller quantity higher--English thorn--honey locust--cedar hedge--directions on hedging--Lombardy poplar--Capt. Ellwood--Mr. Hartshorn or Col. Gilpins--has sent 28 1/2 pounds of chiccory seed--directions for sowing--enclosed a small sketch showing the course of a new road--asks Pearce to urge the miller to grind the wheat as fast as he can--inquires about the look of the growing crops and if an overseer for Union farm has been acquired.","Sickness among the negroes--diminishing prospect of a good crop of corn--breaking up the fields for the ensuing crop--preparing the shelters--for the horses at River farm--asks about Neale--list of work for the carpenters--Isaac and Joe--enclosed copy of the invoices of the oznabrigs and blankets--seine twine--payment of Pearce and the overseers--Peter.","Washington says he knows nothing further on subject of extract on other side [which is not on our copy]--asks Morris to let him know what answer to give Commissioners of Federal City--\"Their credit I know has been stretched to its utmost limits in order to keep the wheels moving even in the slow \u0026 unprofitable manner in which they have turned.\"","Materials for hedging--cedar berries--explains his opinion of tilling less land and increasing the quality of the crops--manure--growing grain looks well--hogs put up for porke.","The sickness at Mt. Vernon is abating-tells Pearce to encourage Cyrus to persevere-he is to use money from last year's flour and corn to pay any debts-good price for wheat in Philadelphia-seine twine-Peter choosing two more mules.","Washington fears Pearce is unwell--price of flour is good--Washington can buy twine in Philadelphia, but no vessel is bound for the Potomack before the river closes--gives some suggestions (including hiring the landing out) should Pearce not be able to get twine from Alexandria in time.","Washington introduces Capt. Myers to Lear--wants to know if Myers will be employed as engineer and superintendent for lock navigation by the Directors of the Potomac Company--Lear can determine whether his testimonials as architect and knowledge of locks, etc. is sufficient.","Memorandum in the hand of George Washington with dimensions of architecdtural details in and around the house -- piazza at west door: brick pavement between the tiles 5 feet 3 inches by 9 feet 6 inches; tiles are 12\" square; stone margin around them of 6\" on outer edge, 9\" on inner next the house. --gives measurements of windows in the new room; the Venetian window is given in exact detail; the two smaller (or end windows); the dimensions of the chimney in the new room in detail.","The Mount Vernon farm manager, William Pearce, sends President Washington a memorandum listing some of the room dimensions in the Mansion. Specifically, he includes \"The hight of the Rooms up staires \u0026 garrett; the blue room; room over the small dining room; the room the Marques Delafiat [Marquis de Lafayette] Lodged In; the Yellow room; garret rooms; garden gate; gate front of lawn; kitching [kitchen] garden gate; cellar windows.\" Docketed \"Dimentions [Dimensions] of the Rooms upstairs and the Gates and the cellar windows\". A second memorandum, \t\npossibly in the hand of Tobias Lear. Notes include - of the two sides; That side which fronts the grotto 31' long, distance between corners and window; length of window; hgt of window; the chimney side, height of door, width of wall between door and chimney, sides of chimneys, height of mantle piece; ends 23 ft. wide, doors \u0026 windows; list of dimensions. Third document included shows height of Mr. W.'s room, size of windows, upper windows west side of M[ansion] house, size of New Room chimney, the windows on west side of cellar. Autograph document, 2 page, in hand of William Pearce (?) docketed \"The Sizes of the windows \u0026 C.\"","Partially printed invitation from President of the United States to dine at 4 pm.","Pearce has met with a supply of twine in Alexandria--Washington is not disposed to sell his flour for anything less than it sells in Philadelphia--Davenport should hasten the grinding--suspects that his letter to Pearce must have been opened before it reached Mt. Vernon--by persons looking for bank and post notes.","Davenport is ill--decline in price of flour--price of fish--fallen timbers to the Waggoners--honey locust--inquires of the standing of the winter grain--grubbing--new road--Allison--salary to Mr. Davis--Mr. Herbert--new race at the mill.","Speaks of a certain letter that accompanies two parcels of rice--gives all the information respecting their cultivation--reminds Pearce to document the time and place of the rice being put into the ground.","Sickness is prevelant among the people--inquires if the grain has been covered with snow--death of Davenport--search for a replacement--Ben at the mill is sick also--salary for Mr. Davis--Mr. Herbert.","Pearce has listed Dower Negroes for Washington--asks for a list of all the remaining negroes on the estate--if a replacement for the miller cannot be had, the mill can be rented on advantages terms--hopes to determine the whole amount of last year's wheat--price--repairing the Mansion house--Washington will have Venetian blinds made--Dr. Stuart--Peter--Pearce is to aid Mrs. Davenport should she decide to move to Norfolk--mentions advertisement for determining the possibility of renting the farms.","Washington encloses an advertisement which he plans to put in various gazettes and newspapers--he confides in secrecy his plan to rent his farms and the dower slaves--he may even interest associations in England or Scotland in farms through advertisements in gazettes--the intermarriage of dower negroes with others and those on neighboring farms will cause affecting and trying consequences, so Washington cautions Stuart to make no mention of the plan for the present--he doesn't care to rent farms to \"our country farmers\" because they wear out the land and little else--he wants Stuart to ask in confidence British merchants in Alexandria and Dumfries about the scheme--Washington mentions Eliza (\"Betsy\") Custis's marriage and gives his evaluation of the groom, Mr. Thomas Law--thinking of G.W.P. Custis's interests, Washington asks Stuart whether there might have been an erroneous division of negroes for Mr. Thomas Peter for his wife's (Martha Custis's) share .","On February 10, 1796, upon learning of his eldest step-granddaughter's engagement to Thomas Law, George Washington writes this letter of congratulations to him. Washington's fatherly interest in the betrothal of Eliza \"Betsey\" Parke Custis is apparent. He expresses surprise, gives his blessing, and invites the couple to visit Philadelphia after the ceremony. Thomas Law earned his fortune in India and met Washington's step-granddaughter shortly after his arrival in America. The couple was married the following month, on March 21, 1796.","Washington is under no apprehension of falling price of flour--wishes to rent the mill after the current crop of wheat is manufactured--250 dollars is not sufficient rent--Mr. Digges--Col. Fitzgerald--tenants near Mrs. French's must pay more than 20/. rent for every acre of tillable land--printer in Alexandria does not have enough types for the advertisement--repairs to the north end of the Mansion--Caesar has been absent six days--renting the farms--Pearce is entertaining doubts of remaining another year.","Washington has sent by Capt. Hand, a cask of clove seed and a small box of Apple graffs--apples are of a most extraordinary size--purchasing shares in the Bank of Alexandria.","Scarcity of corn and its high price--new ground at Mansion house--trimming the trees--price of flour and calculations when to sell--renting the mill--100 pounds per year would fall far short--Mrs. French--frost and the look of the winter grain--Allison--Col. Ball--Mr. Robert Lewis--sending out the jacks--Thomas Allison--winter has been open and mild-selling hay.","President Washington presents a small color minature bust portrait of himself by the Marchioness de Brehan, with his compliments, to Anne Willing Bingham, the wife of Senator William Bingham. \"Not for the representation.--Not for the value;-- but as the production of a fair hand the offering is made and the acceptan[ce] of it is requested.--\".","Letter regarding plantation management.","On the Commerce, Washington will send eight bushels of field pea, chiccory and eight bushels of winter vetch--directions for the cultivation--wind blowing down trees--selling the flour--Mr. Minor has recommended a Mr. Darnes as a tenant--Mr. Gill and renting the mill--inquires of the dimensions and details on the chimney in the new room at the Mansion.","Informs Pearce of Sarah Green's distress--if she is in real distress, Pearce should afford her some relief--do not send her money--Washington suspects she may be rigging herself rather than obtaining necessaries for her family--if she cannot support her children, she should bind them to good masters and mistresses who will teach them a trade.","Mr. Lear--price of Pease (flour) due to European accounts--Mr. Smith--tells Pearce to sell all wheat including midlings and ship stuff--high winds destroying the fences--renting jacks--Peter--Mr. Lewis--hopes the gardener tried the apples graffs--bad season at the fishery.","Washington to his nephew, Robert Lewis regarding his method of collecting rents. He also mentions that he tries to avoid litigation, when speaking of a land dispute between neighbors Ariss and McCormick and himself. He ends with a note about his \"Jack\" or donkey, explaining it was too late to send out for breeding this season.","Maria and Charles Washington are unwell--Dr. Craik--since the wheat crop was so bad, it would be unlucky to have also missed the best market for flour--asks Pearce to inquire to Mr. Christie of the character of Mr. Joseph Gallop and his brothers--renting River farm--repairs to the Mansion--Mr. Robert Lewis.","Washington writes his condolences on the death of Bassett's sister, Fanny Bassett Washington Lear--Tobias Lear recently met in Philadelphia with Washington--they discussed, and now Washington writes about, disposition of the children [of Fanny B. Washington and G.A. Washington]--Washington always intended to take Fayette under his care but now decided it better to keep Fanny's children together--final decision to be postponed \"until I bid adieu to public life\"--children are all now at Mount Vernon. [Tobias Lear's wife, Fanny Bassett Washington Lear, has died, leaving 3 children by her 1st husband G.A. Washington. These were Anna Maria, George Fayette and Charles Augustine Washington. Lear himself had one son, Benjamin Lincoln Lear by his first wife.]","Drought continues--the prospect for good crops of small grains is unpromising--Washington wishes the loss in grain may be made up in fishing--fall in the price of flour--Mr. Robert Lewis--Mr. Hughes--Joseph Gallop--renting River farm--inquires of the prospect of fruit--lucern seed--chiccory and clover--Maria and Charles have got well again.","Washington sends invoice and bill of lading \"for the long expected Seeds (which by the bye have cost me at least four times as much as I expected).\" Requests Lear to forward the seeds to his Mount Vernon manager William Pearce, \"the season for sowing the Peas and succory being already far advanced.\"","Between April and May of 1796, George Washington exchanged letters with Virginia statesman Edward Carrington about the context and expectations set forth by the Constitution. After much political debate, the Jay treaty had been approved by the Senate, but the House of Representatives was withholding funding. John Adams and Thomas Jefferson were setting the stage for the next presidential election and it was a time of intense discussions about politics and the public good. ","Understanding that these discussions were an important step in the relationship between the government and the citizens, Washington wrote to Carrington explaining his perspective on these issues: \"Whatever my own opinion may be on this, or any other subject, interesting to the Community at large, it always has been, and will continue to be, my earnest desire to learn, and to comply, as far as is consistent, with the public sentiment; but it is on great occasions only, and after time has been given for cool and deliberate reflection, that the real voice of the people can be known.\"","Washington reflected on the fact that the current debates were not about the Treaty itself, but whether or not there should be a treaty. He wrote a similar letter to Maryland statesman, Charles Carroll on the same day.","Washington will give the application of Mr. Thomas Freeman the same impartial consideration as other applicants for job of surveyor of western boundaries under new treaties--he mentions the election of Mr. Thomas Sprigg as representative from Maryland--Washington makes a lengthy discussion of opposition in House of Representatives to the Jay Treaty--he opines that the country must stay out of European wars in order first to build up its strength and become a 1st rate power.","Drought still continues--has had good rain in Philadelphia--grain and grass in [those] parts look well--Pearce is near the completion of corn--planting--sowing peas and chiccory--winter vetch carefully preserved until Autumn--depreciation of flour price--result of House of Representatives--Mr. Robert Lewis--Messers Bennett and Watts--Washington has sent two dozen Windsor chairs for the new room.","Rain has fallen, but cold and drying winds have reduced its effect--frosts injuring the fruit--clover seed perished as a result of the drought--need for the crop and high price of seed--constructing a lane at Dogue-run next to the overseer's house--receipts for fish--an account kept of the times the Coach Mares go the jacks.","Washington is glad to hear that Pearce has sold all the flour--more rain in Philadelphia than at Mt. Vernon--getting supplied with good rams--Mr. Gough--Mr. Darnes--Davis raising the walls of the barn at River farm--repairing the house in the upper garden, called the School house--Paschal is reported sick six days in the week.","Weather has been seasonable of late, however, the grain and grass have received--transplanting cedar--damage of the family piece of Marquis de la Fayette, sustained as a result of the sun--Peter--the well house from the Mansion has been carried to Union farm.","Interest in the progress toward creating the new Federal City. Refers to the duties of 3 commissioners who were appointed by the Continental Congress--Thomas Johnson, Daniel Carroll and David Stewart.","A pipe of wine and a box of tea sent from Philadelphia--Windsor chairs--Mr. Aimes traveling to the federal city--Mr. Lear will show him the way to Mt. Vernon--inquires of Maria and the two boys--early wheat and other small grains, peas and grasses--India hemp--expects to have many respectable visitors during his stay at Mt. Vernon, and hopes to find everything in good order.","It is not likely that Washington will be at Mt. Vernon before the 20th--everything about the houses should be got in clean and nice order--Neal--Caroline--cleaning servants quarters--abundant supply of meat--inquires of the venetian blinds and the dormant windows in the stables--insists that Pearce mention these and the like in his reports--keep a sufficiency of oats for Washington's horses and those of his visitors--keep the grain and hay harvests from interfering with each other--Miss Nelly Custis.","Copy in Washington's hand - Bond Matthew Ritchie to George Washington 1st June 1796 For payment of $8,820 with interest by Installments - viz. 3469.20 1st June 1797 3292.80. 1 June 1798 and 3116.40. 1 June 1799. The original, of which this is a copy, was on the 22d. of January 1798 enclosed to the Honble. James Ross of Pittsburgh, to be deposited in the Bank of Pennsylvania for Collection agreeably to the tenor thereof - (Signed) G. Washington\".","Bond to pay $17,000 if he fails to pay $3469.20 on June 1, [1797], $3292.80 on June 1, 1798, \u0026 $3116.40 on June 1, 1799.","Signed by Matthew Ritchie.","Witnessed by James Ross and John Ritchie.","Receipted June 6, 1797 for $3,469.20 by G. Washington.","Washington writes that since Anderson didn't answer many of his queries, nothing can be decided about his employment until Washington can see him, which will be at Mt. Vernon at end of month--Washington expected him to speak with candor about his qualifications, although he is \"sensible it is not a pleasant thing for any man to speak of himself\"--as Washington will reside on the estate from now on, much work will be taken off superintendant's shoulders--Washington describes the writing of the weekly farm reports, etc. that should take only a few hours each week--he sees no need for assistant--Fredericksburg mails made up every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday evening.","Weather has been extremely wet--seeding must have gone slowly--Washington Custis writes that Mr. Stuart was very ill of a fever--Scoon--Violet--Cash--weavil is very much in Stuart's wheat.","Washington wishes that the wheat be sown as soon as possible--Mr. Lewis--sowing the winter vetch in proper season--rape seed--inquires if Pearce received any benefit from Dr. Perkin's metallic application--search for new overseers.","Re: Impending trip to Philadelphia. Requests house be ready, especially painting done. George and Martha have been ill with colds. Mrs. Stuart was very ill, now better.","Cyrus--Mr. Frestal and Mr. Lafayette--Mrs. Washington--some butter left in the cellar and some beef in a tub--James--Pearce is to clean out Washington's study and get their baggage and James on the first vessel bound for Philadelphia--Pearce's family is moving to the Mansion house--Dinah--Mr. Blagden to examine the quarry--mules for Washington's carriage.","James Wilkes--Mr. Law--Mr. Alexander Smith is not able to take up his note--Pearce is to make arrangements for Smith's repaying, including interest from the time the note comes due--security of payment--Richmond made an example for the robbery he committed--severe drought--difficulty with wheat--quarters at River and Muddy-hole farms--venetian blinds--dimensions of the window frames.","Forwarded William A. Washington's letters to Mr. Philips of Andover and sends him the answers--received in years past from Sir Isaac Heard, Garter and principal king at arms, the (Washington) armorial--George Washington at the time sent him his best knowledge of Washington progenitors since their arrival in America--gave all information he possessed on subject, but knows nothing of Lawrence Washington's descendants--asks William A. Washington to give any help he can, from old papers he might have and inscriptions on tombs at old family vault at Bridge-Creek, part William's estate--\"Although I have not the least solicitude to trace our Ancestry, yet as this Gentleman (Heard) appears to interest himself in the research common civility requires that he should obtain the aids he asks ...\".  Includes letterpress copy","Drought continues--Egyptian wheat--causey--new road--Davy and Mr. [James] Anderson--scarcity of oznabrigs in Alexandria--paints and oils--Mr. Lear--Mr. Alexander Smith--Pearce is to measure Mrs. Washington's Bed Chamber--dimensions of the chimney in the new dining room--Peter--wants the size of the blue room.","Regarding Maria Washington, Lear's step-daughter. Washington asks Lear to set a date with Mr. Van Vleck, principal of a school for young ladies in Bethlehem, Penn., for Maria's arrival at the school. Wn. proposes that \"... if we were to reduce our cultivation [of wheat] ... to half the present quantity, and manure and till that half well ... our profits would be greater while the other half would be improving.\"","Mr. Lear-Mr. Smith's debt is to stand upon the security Pearce has placed it-inquires of the look of the winter grain and vetches--the yield of the wheat and corn-Pearce has recovered eleven dollars of James Kirk's money.","Washington writes that he received no letter from Pearce which leads him to conclude that something more than common has happened--on board of Capt. Ellwood are oil, paint and oznabrigs--directions for distributing and cutting oznabrigs--dependence of the gardener's wife and Allison's wife-planting shrubs--Mr. Anderson--Washington expresses his wishes to have an icehouse prepared when ice forms--hopes Frank has taken care of the tarriers [terriers]--female in heat.","Wheat is beginning to heat--floor of the barn at Dogue-run has already given way--Pearce must kill and salt the pork before he leaves--also, tend to the ice house--Mr. Anderson--trimming trees--Mr. Smith--Gray the weaver--hopes the shelters for the cattle are up--Mr. Craik--Clark, an overseer prospect--Washington will send a certificate of his satisfaction in Pearce's services as a manager.","Lack of rain--Mr. Alexander Smith--Mr. Lear--the ground, where ivy and wild honey suckle are to be planted, is not to be plowed beforehand--Frank, Hercules, and Cyrus--Allison--Washington is displeased with his conduct--would like the new road completed before spring--Mr. Neal continues indisposed and the carpenters do nothing--Sall, Mima and Dick are regularly returned sick--Mr. Anderson expects to arrive by the 27th--clover grass seeds.","Pearce's conduct during his three years has given Washington entire satisfaction--reluctantly parts with him, on account of a rheumatic affection--knowledge in farming and mode of managing [GW's] business--Washington has great confidence in Pearce's honesty, sobriety, industry and skill.","Washington acknowledges the General Assembly's vote of thanks--he declares that his \"highest ambition has been, by faithfully and zealously serving my country to the utmost of my abilities, in all the public employments of my life, to merit the approbation of my fellow citizens.\"--he now looks forward to his return to \"private occupation in the shades of rural retirement.\"","Washington writes a long letter to his new manager--he has received Anderson's letter and reports--intends separating old and new cattle, etc.--approves killing old bulls--\"... it has always been my custom to supply [my table] with the best [meat]\"--permission to purchase hogs and cattle--distillery, \"the place for, and means of conducting it, is left entirely to yourself\"--cutting down trees in front of house--\"I never expected that that ground [in front of house] would give corn in proportion to the labour I meant to bestow on it--the primary objects of the cultivation are to cleanse it thoroughly of the undergrowth, and to lay it down (as mentioned in my Memorandums) to grass for Pasture, or pleasure grounds, and in order that it may be well worked and prepared for these ...\"--don't finish new road at sacrifice of crops--mill race--wants ditch and fence along this road from Mansion House enclosure to Muddy Hole to be woodland pasture for brood mares--barn floor at Dogue Run--new mill race will avoid high land, which caused leak--boats and seines to be put in order for fishing season--iron for wheel bands--raising turnips, especially Swedish--potatoes--rotation of crops--potatoes planted between corn rows--evaluation of Mr. Pearce's work--filling ice house--fear of fire at Mount Vernon, \"there is nothing that fills my mind with more apprehension when I am from home\"--encloses grape seeds and eggs of silkworm to give gardener--Mrs. Washington requests to pay particular attention to the [Bacon (?)].","Concerning a troublesome set of false teeth that Washington was returning for repair.","Washington writes detailed instructions about the management of his farms--he has received Anderson's reports and inventory--approves placement of distillery at mill as temporary measure--discusses a new road--the dry well in cellar at north end of house to be filled with ice, leaving it open--it melted before, because it was not done correctly--pork is kept there now--he sends new red clover seed discovered by farmer in Jerseys, also potato seeds--Washington will write Landon Carter about sending peas--Anderson should exercise his own judgment on cutting back thorn hedges to thicken them--Washington mentions that Anderson's inventory indicates the loss of a large boat, which would be the second of his fishing boats to have gone missing--he notes in the Alexandria store accounts the great number of spades, etc., carpenters tools, charged to him, and he fears embezzlement--things are to be bought from merchants only on written order from Anderson, as was done in the past--ends by asking Anderson how the grain and vetch are doing.","Washington writes his thanks for Carter's answers to queries--he will respond when he is not so \"occupied with the duties of my public station\"--he asks Carter to let manager, James Anderson, know whether he can get 30 bushels of peas from him, as soon as possible, because Washington always likes to have his seed on hand before he begins to prepare the ground--Washington will pay Carter as soon as delivered.","Washington sells his presidential horses to Elizabeth Powel.","Washington acknowledges receipt of Andersons reports \u0026 letter -- Andersons opinion of the overseers is no doubt correct, and \"if the Negroes will not do their duty by fair means, they must be compelled to do it\" -- despite Washingtons policy of feeding, clothing, and caring for the slaves, they will try to shirk their work with feigned sickness especially after night walking, and must be examined promptly when claiming sickness.","Washington writes to ask Carter to inform James Anderson when peas will be delivered--he affirms Anderson's suggestion that Carter send the order by wagon to the Potomac where Washington's boat can carry it to Mount Vernon--the roads from Stafford Court House to Occoquon are in terrible shape, making this plan the most expedient--Washington will, of course, pay for the use of Carter's wagon--the matter rests between Carter and Anderson.","Washington writes that he had received Anderson's letter with reports--as \"the public business presses me\" and as he expects to be at Mount Vernon shortly, he tells Anderson to carry on--enclosed is a letter from Landon Carter about peas he is to furnish, but as it is unintelligible to Washington, he also encloses his reply to Carter so Anderson can read about the transportation plans and forward the letter--Washington adds a comment about wheat.","Washington writes that he sends the purchased coach horses to her--he hopes they will be treated well as they have been by him--\"as taking formal leave is not among the most pleasant circumstances of one's life\" he bids her adieu by letter until they see each other at Mt. Vernon--his remaining time in city will be taken up in packing--Nelly and Mrs. Washington join him in saying farewell.","Washington's receipt to Powel for $1000 paid upon delivery to her of his \"Town Coach horses\".","Washington responds to Powel's letter teasing him about finding Martha Washington's letters in the writing desk [see letter Elizabeth Powel to George Washington, Mar. 11, 1797]--\"But admitting that they had fallen into more inquisitive hands, the correspondence would, I am persuaded, have been found to be more fraught with expressions of friendship, than of enamoured love, and consequently, if the ideas of the possessor of them, with respect to the latter passion, should have been of the Romantic order to have given them the warmth, which was not inherent, they might have been committed to the flames.\"--he hopes to see Powel in Virginia--gives her names of recommended taverns and inns and distances from Philadelphia to Mt. Vernon--roads in fairly good shape--much repair work to do around Mt. Vernon, \"we are like the beginners of a new establishment, having everything in a manner to do.\"","\"Receipt for £200 Virginia Currency, part payment for 400 acres of land in Gloucester County, the land Washington had purchased from Mr. John Dandridge, Aug. 1, 1789; land to be conveyed to George Ball when he pays £300 more in cash and executes a mortgage for two additional payments, totaling £800. Interest 6% per annum. Signed by George Washington. Memorandum: first payment £3 short, signed George Ball. Second payment to be made before April 10, 1798--signed by Washington and Ball. Under date 1805 Nov. 3, George Ball gives permission for sale and transfer of land by George Washington's executors to Burwell Bassett. Witnessed by Wm. Wirt.\"","George Washington thanks Howard for inquiring of Henry Gough the price of cattle. GW thinks the price of $200 for \"a bull calf of nine months old\" too high. However, he will ask his manager if \"a calf of this Spring\" is worth $100, he may consider pursuing it.","List of pictures with their dimensions:Cupid's pastime, Sunrising, Do setting, the Cottage, The Herdsman, Young Herdsmn, the Flight, Evening, Morning, Nymphs Bathg, the Storm, The good Sqr, four Gibralter pictures, Jones and Pearson, Quebec \u0026 dervelast, Prospects, four of them, Thunderstorm, Storm with lights, Moonlight, A Storm, Davis's Streights, The Greenland Fishery, Hunting piece, Portrait of Dogs, Foundg Hospital, From a Picture, 2 landscapes.  Reverse side contains instructions for white-washing the garret rooms, painting three of them and the cupulo and roof, painting the Piazza outside and inside, above and below.","Washington presents Mrs. Robert Morris with the lustre which hung in the large drawing room in Philadelphia--it came by mistake to Alexandria--he had left the furniture in the two largest rooms of the house they were renting from the Morris family in case President Adams wanted it--parts of it Washington intended to sell, parts to dispose of in other ways--but except for the pictures, he left it all and offered it to Adams for \"reduced prices\"--Adams declined and it was left for Mr. Lear and Mr. Dandridge to dispose of them--this explains why the lustre was packed up and sent to Alexandria--Washington sends it back unopened and hopes it will be received without injury--he sends his regards to Bishop White [her brother]--Nelly Custis and her brother [G.W.P. Custis] are in the Federal City.","Dated at the top, the list of 11 suits includes: \"1 Full Suit of Regimentals;\" ditto half; and suits of Spanish cloth; olive colour; dark brown; lighter brown; half mourning; raven grey; black; then under the heading \"Velvet - Silk - \u0026 Cassimer\" 1 full Suit – Velvet, 1 Uncut.","Letter to James McAlpin, tailor in Philadelphia, regarding an order for clothes and a delinquent order for nankeens. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel. Note on panel, 'By Mr. Custis'","Postmarked by hand \"Alex 22 May,\" franked by Washington, excellent black seal with Washington's family seal imprinted, Washington's watermark (incomplete).","Writing to his agent in Philadelphia, Washington asks him to inform John Aitken, Philadelphia cabinetmaker, that no keys came for the secretary (writing desk) and the side table [sideboard].","Washington expresses his opinions on Anderson's \"Memorial\" to him on proposed plan of work at Mt. Vernon -- agrees substantially with his principles for conducting the different farms \u0026 modes of carrying them into effect","Washington expresses his opinions on Anderson's \"Memorial\" to him on proposed plan of work at Mt. Vernon--agrees substantially with his principles for conducting the different farms and modes of carrying them into effect--some minor modifications may be necessary--overseers don't need to know anything except to obey orders without question--comments on specifics in Anderson's Memorial--grass and oat fields at Mt. Vernon--farm and woodland pastures--\"Although there will be little or no cultivation at the Mansion House after the year 1798, yet keeping up the fences - getting fuel and performing other multifarious jobs\" make it difficult to predict force necessary to work it--grass at River Farm--Muddy Hole, Dogue Run, Union Farm turned more to meadows--wishes new mill race to be completed because he wishes to keep mill busy through the season by purchasing wheat to grind--approves Anderson's plan of a distillery to make profit, and will put carpenters to it as soon as possible--is not inclined to place Anderson's compensation for running the distillery and other business on footing Anderson suggests [Washington and Anderson to share the profits from distillery] but prefers to pay a standing wage--Washington gives his reasons, and will pay £140 to him and if he establishes the distillery which answers purposes, he will increase the salary in appreciation--will also hire a clerk if necessary--but if River Farm is rented, won't increase his wages at all--no overseer necessary for Mansion House, Will can do the work--Washington doesn't want one overseer overlooking both Union and Dogue Run because he has \"always found, however, that Negroes will either idle or slight their work if they are not closely attended to.\"","Letter from George Washington to James McAlpin, his tailor in Philadelphia, regarding payment for clothing made for George Washington Parke Custis. Washington instructs McAlpin to contact Clement Biddle, his agent in Philadelphia, to receive payment. Washington then addresses the issue of an escaped indentured servant named John Cline, stating, 'it was always my intention to have given him his freedom (as I did by the other servants under similar circumstances) when I retired from Public life had he remained with me'. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel.","Asks if there is anyone Pearce can recommend as an overseer of Union farm--the dairies and fowls being attended by the overseer's wife--Washington hopes Pearce's crops have been good--his are as good as can be expected--hessian fly--inquires to the possibility of purchasing 3 or 4 hundred bushels of rye in Pearce's neighborhood.","Washington extends an invitation to Bushrod and wife. Will send a chariot to Colchester to meet them. Will not expect them for dinner which is at 3 O'Clock. With Mrs. Washington (Martha) he extends his best regards and compliments to Col. Blackburn \u0026 family.","Washington writes that Rufus King, the American Minister in London, had the decree of Virginia's High Court of Chancery published in London Gazette for 2 successive months--King sent copies of the paper to Washington, who forwards one to Bushrod and quotes from King's letter about publishing the decree.","Washington commiserates with Lewis over his runaway slave (\"the loss of your Servant\") -- this will become more frequent -- \"I wish from my Soul that the Legislature of this State could see the policy of the gradual abolition of Slavery. It might prevt. much future mischief.\" -- writes about Lewis coming to make his home at Mt. Vernon -- Lewis will be treated as a member of the family, and not paid -- his duties will be to entertain guests and visitors after the Washington retires to bed or study, \u0026 also to record a few papers at times -- Lewis can take advantage of his library (\"I have a great many instructive Books, on many subjects, as well as amusing ones\") -- he can perhaps also gain some knowledge from observing management of the farms by Anderson.","Discussion of William Pearce's employment at Mount Vernon.","Manuscript Architectural Plan of a room in the garret of Mount Vernon sent from George Washington to Clement Biddle when purchasing a stove for the room.","Notes and measured drawing in Washington's hand, specifying how a stove could be installed in a corner of one of the garret or attic bedrooms at Mount Vernon. Drawn at \"a scale of a foot to an inch\" Washington remarks that \"every part of it may be exactly measured and perfectly understood by any workman.\" While not dated (but on paper watermarked 1795, and therefore possibly as early as that), the drawing appears to be either a draft or Washington's file copy of a similar plan sent to Clement Biddle on 15 September 1797, cf. RM-1122.","Washington writes to Biddle to note that the picture frames arrived unbroken--asks Biddle to send 4 gilt frames without glass for paintings, giving measurements for these--also gives corrected dimensions for stove ordered earlier--encloses autograph plan of the room for which it is intended [see drawing under same date]--the new quarter's interest on his certificates will pay for these things--asks Biddle to insert enclosed advertisement, and to send the history of the United States by author unknown but \"which contains Nos. 5 and 6 alluded to in Col. Hamilton's late pamphlet\".","Washington sends this letter to Lafayette by his son--he expresses sympathy for Lafayette's sufferings, and joy at hearing of his release from prison--he explains why G.W. Lafayette did not come to live with him immediately on his arrival in America, the \"delicate and responsible situation in which I stood as a public officer\"--young Lafayette's conduct has been exemplary--filial affection made him impatient to return to France as soon as he heard of his father's release--Mr. Felix Frestel has been like a father to the boy--Lafayette has never stood higher in the affection of the people of America--Washington writes \"I have once more retreated to the shades of my own Vine and Fig tree, where I shall remain with best vows for the prosperity of that country for whose happiness I have toiled many years , to establish its Independence—Constitution—\u0026 Laws—and for the good of mankind in general, until the days of my sojournment, which cannot be many, are accomplished.\"--young George will tell Lafayette of affairs in America and politics.","Washington writes that he will write to Bushrod Washington for papers mentioned in her memorandum--says that \"Having had as little to do with Lawyers as any man of my age I pretend not to be a competent judge of\" the lawyer Swan's claims--claims not to know much about the case at hand [a suit being brought by heirs of Simon Pearson against George Washington, Triplett and others who purchased land from Pearson in 1763; Washington later selling his portion to Lund Washington to make up part of Hayfield farm where Elizabeth resided] but shares what he knows of the merits, possible expense, and prospects of the matter.","Washington writes to Bushrod about the suit of Thomas Pearson, heir entail to his brother Simon Pearson for lands sold by latter to George Washington, William Triplett, and George Johnson--Washington had later sold his portion to Lund Washington, making it part of the Hayfield farm now occupied by Lund's widow Elizabeth--the suit is founded on some supposed irregularity in last proceedings of the time--Washington asks Bushrod's opinion on certain points of the case.","George Washington's letter to William Stoy references medical treatment requested for Christopher, Washington's body servant, who had been bitten by a dog with rabies.  Stoy was a minister of the German Reformed Church in Lebanon, Pennsylvania.  He discovered a \"cure\" for hydrophobia and Stoy's Drops, a popular cure-all medicine. Celebrated for curing person bit by 'Mad animals,' Stoy successfully treats Christopher.","Washington inquires about the character, etc. of a Mrs. Forbes living in Richmond, recommended by John Brooke to be housekeeper at Mt. Vernon--Mrs. Washington \"is exceedingly fatigued \u0026 distressed for want of a good housekeeper\"--mentions the Pearson suit.","Washington writes McCarty a counter-proposal for a possible exchange of lands (5664 acres of McCarty's Sugar Land holdings in Loudoun County, Virginia, for 12,226 acres of Washington's on the Kanawha and Cole Rivers)--Washington makes a new proposition in the unsuccessful negotiation--he insists his lands on the Kanawha will become more valuable soon--a restored peace in Europe would increase immigration to America--Washington wants no legal difficulties resulting from any entail of McCarty's land.","Washington writes that he has received Bushrod's letters and the copy of the deed to William Williams for 589 acres of land, but finds it \"singular\" that the writ docking entail of land cannot be located in the court records--he sends Bushrod further information from his own files to aid the further search in this matter of the Pearson suit.","Washington agrees to high wages demanded by Mrs. Forbes, because of desperate need of a housekeeper at Mt. Vernon--asks Bushrod to make further enquiries concerning Mrs. Forbes and her habits, listing questions of interest--she will not eat at same table with the family, \"for if this was once admitted no line satisfactory to either party, perhaps, could be drawn thereafter\"--he wants Bushrod to ask Mrs. Forbes about hiring or buying a good Negro cook. Letterpress copy","Washington agrees to high wages demanded by Mrs. Forbes, because of desperate need of a housekeeper at Mt. Vernon--asks Bushrod to make further enquiries concerning Mrs. Forbes and her habits, listing questions of interest--she will not eat at same table with the family, \"for if this was once admitted no line satisfactory to either party, perhaps, could be drawn thereafter\"--he wants Bushrod to ask Mrs. Forbes about hiring or buying a good Negro cook--the postscript (which is not in the letterpress copy, but present here) inquires about legal practices that could impinge on the Pearson suit.","A printed bank check, completed in George Washingtons hand, made out to Gideon Worth in the amount of $103 and drawn on the Bank of Alexandria.","Washington writes of the order for the settlement of Colville estate, and Mr. Keith's queries regarding how to publish it--there is no word of Mrs. Forbes--Washington rehashes the correspondence regarding Mrs. Forbes and thinks that the conduct of Robert Brooke \"has been very ungenteel\" in not answering letters concerning Mrs. Forbes, unless the letters somehow miscarried.","Washington proposing that Mr. Parkinson lease one of his farms and agreeing to allow him to come over from England to see farm.","Washington writes that Law's pointer shall be taken care of at Mt. Vernon until he sends for him--pleasing to hear that Maryland to aid \"important objects on this River\"; hopes Virginia legislature will too--returns letter from the Marquis Cornwallis and other recent enclosures from Law--\"To stand high in the estimation of so respectable a character as Lord Cornwallis is a circumstance which must be as pleasing as it is honourable to you.\"--the Washingtons are glad to hear Mrs. Law and child are well--\"we remain in statu quo\"--compliments of season.","Taxes due on Kanhawa County land. Requests General Lee's original deed of conveyance for Kentucky land.","Three page letter written from Mount Vernon that shows Washington's frustration with his adopted grandson.","Washington writes to White to thank him for passing on information about the memorial before Congress and debates concerning the \"disgraceful topic\" occupying House of Representatives [Representative Matthew Lyon's attack on Rep. Roger Griswold]--he decries party feuds--mentions trouble with France and how he had hoped they would unify Congress--asks White what the general opinion of Col. Monroe's \"view of the Conduct of the Executive of the United States\" is.","Some accounts have been sent to Washington, left from Pearce's time at Mt. Vernon--Mr. Lear--Messers Fosters and May--in craddling the wheat, Washington wishes to catch it in the hand--inquires of the possibility of obtaining someone on the Eastern Shore, who understands the business--scythes--Mr. Stuart.","Washington encloses an extract from Rev. Belknap in order to enlist the aid of Chase in answering the questions. Washington wants to encourage Belknap whom he believes to be a man of merit and scholarship.","Washington expresses his opinions on Anderson's \"Memorial\" to him on proposed plan of work at Mt. Vernon -- agrees substantially with his principles for conducting the different farms \u0026 modes of carrying them into effect -- some minor modifications may be necessary -- overseers don't need to know anything except to obey orders without question -- comments on specifics in Anderson's Memorial -- grass \u0026 oat fields at Mt. Vernon -- farm \u0026 woodland pastures -- \"Although there will be little or no cultivation at the Mansion House after the year 1798, yet keeping up the fences - getting fuel and performing other multifarious jobs\" make it difficult to predict force necessary to work it -- grass at River Farm -- Muddy Hole, Dogue Run, Union Farm turned more to meadows -- wishes new mill race to be completed because he wishes to keep mill busy through the season by purchasing wheat to grind -- approves Andersons plan of a distillery to make profit, and will put carpenters to it as soon as possible -- Washington is not inclined to place Andersons compensation for running the distillery \u0026 other business on footing Anderson suggests [Washington and Anderson to share the profits from distillery] but prefers to pay a standing wage -- Washington gives his reasons, and will pay £140 to him \u0026 if he establishes the distillery which answers purposes, he will increase the salary in appreciation -- will also hire a clerk if necessary -- but if River Farm is rented, won't increase his wages at all -- no overseer necessary for Mansion House, Will can do the work -- Washington doesn't want one overseer overlooking both Union and Dogue Run because he has \"always found, however, that Negroes will either idle or slight their work if they are not closely attended to.\"","Washington writes to his nephew about contracting for a supply of corn for his distillery at Mount Vernon; mentions his manager Mr. Anderson.","Encloses 3 tobacco notes--requests Peter to dispose of them \"in safe hands\" for what they will bring--60 or 120 days credit make little difference.","Washington responds to Adams on accepting the appointment of Lieutenant General and Commander in Chief of the American Armies.","Transmit receipt for tobacco note sent by Peter--\"I am ignorant of the principles, on which I am called upon to pay for picking a Tenants tobacco; but presuming it was proper, I thank you for having done it\"--deposit tobacco in hands of Mr. Peter, \"your father\" to be disposed of by him--encloses postnote for $100, deduct what is owned him and return balance.","Autograph letter, signed. George Washington writes to Rev. Jonathan Boucher includes one of Washington's most memorable quotes, his profession that \"Peace, with all the world is my sincere wish\".","Washington writes that he prefers to take a chance on shipping tobacco to foreign markets rather than accept low prices in this country--he desires to know if any foreign bound ships in Georgetown will accept it on consignment, though, before making a final decision--\"I am gathering strength.\"","Washington writes that he intends to build 2 houses not far from Capital, but not as large as Francis imagined--he expects to complete them before Congress \"as I am never long in executing a measure I have once resolved on.\"--the plans are in the hands of Mr. White or Dr. Thornton, and Francis can decide himself how many boarders they will accommodate--there will be three flush stories in each building and garret rooms for servants--if these buildings will suit, they will be ready in time.","Dated \"16th September 1798 at Night\" Washington writes that he is too busy to answer lengthy letters of remonstrance or complaints when a short conversation on the road or any of farms would be far more satisfactory--he will never hesitate to express opinion on his own affairs, and resents the implication that he will not listen to Anderson's criticisms and suggestions--gives instructions in planting of different farms--denies he suspects Anderson of unfairness in his accounts--Washington tells him not to buy wheat too fast but adjust it to the market for flour--he won't go into such lengthy correspondence again since he sees Anderson every day--Washington opines that he cannot open his lips to ask question of overseer or make suggestion without hurting Anderson's feelings--\"It must be obvious to yourself, that it is by my Rents, and the Sales of my lands that I have been enabled to get along \u0026 to support the expence of this house. The Farms do little more than support themselves, and those who overlook them.\"--Washington writes \"I will, once for all, Mr. Anderson, say (and I never profess what I do not feel) that I have an esteem, regard \u0026 friendship for you; but I shall repeat that this will never prevent me from expressing my mind fully and freely in all matters relative to my business.\"–he is also sorry Anderson's son has suddenly decided to quit, but hopes Anderson can quickly find a substitute for him at the distillery.","George Washington's deer park declined while he was away serving as president. In 1792 he replaced its fence with a ha-ha or walled ditch, drawn here in black.  Six years later, he planned a new course for the ha-ha, represented by the dotted line following \"the natural shape of the hill.\"","The entire letter has to do with the financial problems of the Charles Washington's, and George Washington's offer of One Thousand dollars. Washington shows great displeasure in the families \"deplorable\" state of affairs.","Pres. Adams had just appointed the 36 year old nephew of Gen. Washington to the Supreme Court of the United States. Gen. Washington indicates his approval of Pres. Adams' choice as well as his awareness of the difficulties Bushrod can expect to encounter as Associate Justice.","President John Adams had just appointed Bushrod to the Supreme Court of the United States. George Washington indicates his approval of Adams' choice as well as his awareness of the difficulties Bushrod can expect to encounter as Associate Justice.","Final letter of response confirming that he had received the book \"Proofs of a Conspiracy\" by John Robison-a Baravarian member of the Illuminati. Washington reassures Snyder that he is aware of the Illuminati's objective to overturn ... \"all Government and all Religion ...\" but he does not believe these tenets were being propagated by the Freemasonry in America. Washington comments he has no time to read being preoccupied with Mt. Vernon repairs.","Washington congratulates the Carters on the anticipated birth of their 12th child. Washington has \"abundant reason to be thankful for my own recovery\" from a fever which \"deprived me of 20 lbs of my weight; which ... is nearly restored.\"","Washington writes that, despite what she had heard, he has not been suffering from the \"desolating fever\"--he dines at Mr. Willing's (Powel's brother) this day and will have tea with Powel afterward.","In the hand and signed by Tobias Lear or Alexander Hamilton, on Washington's watermarked paper. Washington writes in answer to the firm's letter of 24 October that he does not, as a rule, accept gifts such as their offered literary and miscellaneous paper--however because he does like to support such \"publications which may be useful \u0026 beneficial to our country\" he wishes to enter a subscription for it, if they will forward terms.","In the hand of and signed \"G. Washington\" Tobias Lear or Alexander Hamilton, Washington writes that, as he has no experience with claims such as hers, he must refer her to Gov. Trumbull or members of Congress for information on how to go about applying for half pay due her on behalf of late father Col. John Durkee.","Washington writes that he will breakfast with Mrs. Powel \"tomorrow at her usual hour, if named to him.\"","Washington writes his thanks to Powel for her help in selecting and securing presents for Washington's family members in Virginia--in particular, for the prints and for her offer to choose something handsome to present Eleanor P. Custis--he considers muslin the best gift--asks her to locate some memento for Mrs. Washington--and asks her \"to procure the second edition\" of the present which she intends for Eliza Law lest there be \"a contest ... in which an innocent Babe may become the victim of strife\"--he hopes to leave town Friday or Saturday, but will call on her before going.","Washington writes to Powel expressing his gratitude for the articles she sent and her assistance in selecting them--he encloses $75 in payment--he will deliver her letter to Mrs. [Eliza Custis] Law and give the doll to Eliza.","Washington writes to send a $500 check drawn on the Bank of Alexandria so Mr. Blagden can proceed laying in materials to build Washington's houses in the Federal City--he briefly describes a building he saw in Philadelphia like what he wants built and \"if this is not incongruous with the rules of architecture, I should be glad to have my two houses executed in this style.\"","Washington writes to Stuart that he was pleased to find in Philadelphia recently that so many \"Gentlemen of family fortune \u0026 high expectations\" seek commissions in army--this, and the vain attempt to keep him to any literary pursuits, gave Washington idea to get Washington Custis a commission as Cornet--he also has the conviction that if real danger threatened the country \"no young man ought to be an idle spectator of its defence;\"--this would also divert Custis's attention from thoughts of marriage--Washington wanted to consult Mrs. Stuart and Martha before offering it, but Mr. Lear wrote to Custis about it and concealment of the idea is now impossible--Custis is now a cornet in the troop commanded by Lawrence Lewis--the Lieutenant is Lawrence Washington, Junr. of Chotanck--the matter still must be approved by the President and Senate, of course so it should not to be talked of publicly till then--Mrs. Washington consents but it must have Mrs. Stuart's permission--Washington's caution is because Custis is an only son, the only male of his great great grandfather's family--Providence will protect Custis in camp or field of battle as it would in domestic life.","This memorandum includes totals of the land to be cultivated and that in woods, waste, etc., probably all on Dogue Run farm--list of hands on Dogue Run with their [Ages?, probably drawn up with idea of renting the farm.] Also contains statements that wheat and cattle can be had also at reasonable valuation.","Washington writes in response to his nephew's query about the offer to become the 'Guardian of Nelly' so as to authorize a license for Lawrence and Nelly to marry. He also encourages Lawrence to acknowledge the Secretary of War's offered military commission and either accept or decline the appointment. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","Received 4 copies of prints of deaths of Montgomery and Warren [done by John Trumbull]--cannot remember price on subscription lists, so asks T. to let him know the amount and also whether he can receive remittances for his brother in this county--doesn't know whether he paid in advance--papers from Philadelphia have not been unpacked yet--paper accompanying prints says rest of proposed design has been abandoned, due to \"peculiarity of the times\"--coming marriage of Nelly Custis and [Lawrence] Lewis.","Washington writes to Brainerd that he sympathizes with his calamities, but cannot give him pecuniary aid--has had difficulty collecting rents due him and adds that \"the income of my estate does not at this time hardly meet my current expenses\"--further, he believes in helping his friends and neighbors first, and that is all he has the means of doing.","Letter from George Washington to Joseph Anthony concerning payment due after the acquisition of a set of engraved prints by the artist, John Trumbull. The prints were titled 'The Death of General Montgomery in the Attack of Quebec (December 31, 1775)', depicting the death of Richard Montgomery during the attack of Quebec; and 'The Death of General Warren - The Battle of Bunker Hill (June 17, 1775)', depicting the death of Dr. Joseph Warren. These prints were sold on a subscription basis and, having made the initial payment in 1790, Washington is requesting how to pay the final installment. This letter is addressed to Joseph Anthony, John Trumbull's agent in America. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","In a former letter Washington had ordered a uniform to be made as instructed by Secretary of War to be ready by Feb. 22 -- here he suggests sending it by way of Judge Bushrod Washington, who should be leaving Philadelphia for Mount Vernon shortly -- Washington wants the goods packed in a custom-built portmanteau of stiff thick leather, 2 feet long and 2 ft. 9 in round with a flap for brushes, blacking, and so on, with an iron bar running through staples, and a good lock -- he says an able craftsman would have no trouble building one from that description.","Contains Washington's survey of land purchased from George and James Mercer in the neighborhood of Four Mile Run in Arlington, County, Va., known as the Washington['s] Forest tract--Second page shows comparison of three surveys: Gray's \u0026 Adams Patents 1724 \u0026 1730; Jn. Houghs, Nov. 1766; Washington's April 3 and 4, 1799. Does not include a map.","Washington inquires about the uniform he ordered, saying that the last delay was supposed to have been the gold thread which was expected in spring shipping--he requests no further unnecessary delay--asks McAlpin to send it in a portmanteau mentioned earlier and by some person coming through to Alexandria to be left at Post office or stage office there.","Washington follows up on last winter's conversation in Philadelphia, and accepts Boudinot's offer of some of his wine, since his (Washington's) letters seem to have miscarried and a new order will reach Mr. Pintard in Madeira only after his stock is almost exhausted--Biddle will handle the transaction on his behalf.","Letter from George Washington to Alexander Addison regarding money owed on the sale of land at Millers Run in Pennsylvania. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Washington writes that he has received McAlpins letters of the 24th and 27th -- he thanks McAlpin for his efforts in furnishing uniform coat although he failed -- he mentions Mr. Bahr in New York, a tailor who embroidered a cloak for Washington when the capital was in New York, and suggests asking him -- if this fails and the coat has not been sent to Europe yet, he asks McAlpin to keep it and inform him of its state and what can be done with it.","George Washington rented the slaves from Mrs. Penelope Manley French, widow of Daniel French of Rose Hill. In July 1799, Washington wrote to Mrs. French's son-in-law, Benjamin Delany about returning the slaves.","Washington encloses notes for 2 hogsheads of tobacco, and asks Peter to try to sell them in Georgetown or get credit for them--Washington plans to be in Georgetown for a meeting of the Potomac Company on the 5th of August.","Autograph letter signed. George Washington acknowledges and thanks John Beale Bordley for presenting him with a copy of Bordley's recently published book, Essays and Notes on Husbandry and Rural Affairs. The book was delivered to Mount Vernon by Secretary of War James McHenry.","Some time ago a mulatto girl, body servant to Mrs. Washington, ran away--she was found in Portsmouth, N.H.--asks Bassett that since he is going to Portsmouth, would he take steps to send her back--a Frenchman enticed her away but has left her--if she causes no further trouble, she won't be punished--Washington doesn't wish him to do anything \"unpleasant, or troublesome\" to bring her back.","In this letter George Washington writes to Lewis about the rent and value of his various properties along with the slaves that work on those properties, although he writes about his aversion \"to sell the over-plus [of negroes] I cannot because I am principled against this kind of traffic in the human species. - To hire them out, is almost as bad, because they could not be disposed of in families to any advantage, and to disperse the families I have an aversion.\"","Washington takes the liberty of transmitting a letter from Colonel Pickering to the Commissioners of the Federal City for their consideration.","Carriage is sent as Mrs. P. requested--expects to see them about 3:00--Mrs. W. has been very ill--sent for Dr. Craik at midnight--\"Hers has been a kind of Ague \u0026 fever - the latter never entirely, intermitting until now. - I sent for the Doctor to her on Sunday last, but she could not, until he came the second time - yesterday morning - be prevailed upon to take anything to arrest them.\" On outside of cover Washington has added that since sealing the letter her fever has returned--please inform Mrs. [Eliza P.C.] Law.","Mrs. Washington is taking bark for fever and doing better--Washington will have Dr. Craik look at Roberts--if Roberts cannot do the work at the mill, Washington will have to employ another in order not to lose Fall business there--fears Anderson's health won't stand more attention to his work, either--will discuss his ideas on this later.","Washington writes that he had received by Gen. William Washington the model of the improved gun carriage--he approves of new carriage and thinks that it will be much easier to introduce \"valuable improvements\" of this kind at the beginning of military exercises than after people become accustomed to the old.","Washington writes that business, many guests, and Mrs. Washington's illness have delayed his answer to Anderson--\"Health, being amongst, (if not the most) precious gift of Heaven; without which, we are but little capable of business, or enjoyment\" so, since Anderson feels he and family can't be healthy where they live, Washington cannot expect them to live there a year longer--he feels he will have no difficulty superintending his farms himself \"on the plain, simple, \u0026 regular system I am resolved, undeviatingly to pursue\"--he will rent the landing at the ferry, and will try to rent mill and distillery too--the purpose of this letter is to relieve Anderson from embarrassment arising from their bargain on one hand and his desire to leave because of health on the other--Washington reiterates that he has nobody else in mind to replace Anderson and intends to take over farm management himself should Anderson have to step down--he would take $500 per year for mill; Anderson knows better than he what the distillery should rent for--discusses terms for renting the distillery and mill.","Washington writes that he was disappointed in their not being able to visit, but invites him and his wife to Mount Vernon in the Spring--he asks whether there is any wheat available for sale--Washington wants to keep his millers employed but his more alert neighbors bought up local wheat early--Mrs. Washington is still very unwell--he heard of the death of Charles Washington, his brother, in Berkeley, just the previous night.","Washington writes that delays in privately delivered mail caused his nephew's requests not to be fulfilled--no whiskey sent--rye from James Digges Dishman and from William Augustine will be gladly accepted if it is still available, and given gallon for bushel--Washington sends a 5 October 1799 price list of wheat in Alexandria [here separately cataloged].","Washington signed this sixty day note for $1500, dated at Alexandria, Va. 21 October 1799. On the reverse it is endorsed: \"This note was renewed on the 16th Decem. 1799 by Lawrence Lewis's note being discounted for the same Sum, which has been since paid ...\", endorsed by Herbert, also \"1500 -495 G. Washington Dec. 20.\"","Washington writes to Martha Washington's sister informing her of her son John's appointment as a midshipman in the U.S. Navy. On the verso is Washington's draft of a response letter from John Henley to Secretary of the Navy Benjamin Stoddert for young Henley to copy. Enclosure: see October 16, 1799.","Washington states he has examined and approved accounts of ledger.","Washington has heard about Powell using a cutting box of new construction, better and simpler than the common kind--asks Powell to get him one and forward it to Col. Gilpin in Alexandria for him, if he is himself entirely pleased with it. (May refer to a \"chaff cutter\" or \"chaff box\" used for cutting straw chaff, hay, and oats into small pieces to facilitate mixing it with other forage.)","Washington writes to offer his thanks for their invitation to attend assemblies, but \"alas! our dancing days are no more.\"","Washington writes the rumor of his having been in Norfolk is false--\"I have never been farther from home since I left the Chair of Government, than the Federal city except when I was called to Philadelphia by the Secretary of War\"--extends his thanks for invitation to visit at Rosegill, however.","Washington writes to inform Alder that the wine sent by him from Madeira after the order sent through Pintard arrived in good condition will be paid for directly. (Written in Lear's hand, but speaks of him in the third person.)","Are invited to dine with Mr. Jacob Morris on Saturday,\"... where, in the conformity to custom, they will be obliged to drink Tea, and consequently must be deprived of the pleasure intended them by Mr. \u0026 Mrs. Powell\".","Memorandum of questions about rents, bonds, crops, etc., probably to be asked his manager. Autograph document, fragment, docketed in another hand \"General Washington\".","The plan below, is supposed to represent\nthe Piaza [Piazza] – The black describes the Tile which\nit is supposed remains uninjured - \u0026 the white \nstone, which will be necessary to replace the Tile \nthat has been damaged by the Frost – If this\nmode will answer and Knowles [John Knowles] -or Harry [Henry] Young\ncan be engaged – the work might be set about.","An indentured bricklayer and laborer, John Knowles worked at Mount Vernon from 1773 until 1784, as well as from 1786 until 1790. An indentured stonemason, Henry Young worked at Mount Vernon from 1774 until 1781, with an interruption in his services from 1776 until 1778.","Docketed \"Rough field Notes taken by George Washington in running the courses of the Land bot. from George \u0026 Jas. Mercer.\"","Autograph document, half of a cover, franked by George Washington [only part of a signature remains], broken black seal with George Washington's initials, laminated.","Notes on best methods of planting and transplanting various kinds of trees and bushes, including a notation of the agricultural authority, Langley or Miller, from whom he got information. Also a notation on walks -- should be of gravel or Sand and winding and private -- the sides should be lined with Honey suckles -- sweetbrier-, and many other flowering shrubs.","Address leaf to Caesar Rodney, (the Governor of Delaware), signed by George Washington. Franked \"Public Service.\"","Plat of unidentified farmland. Field with 4 plots. Acreage and brief description.","Description of rotation schedule for Dogue-run and the other farms--7 field plan.","Engraved invitation from plate used by President and Mrs. Washington.","Fragment, likely from letter cover, \"Nelly Custis\" written by George Washington","Partially printed dinner invitation from George Washington to Edward Hand. Not in Washington's handwriting. 1 page.","Receipt for blacksmithing tools, GW writes out entire receipt and has vendor, Adam Stephen sign it. Tools listed: bellows, tongs, etc. Autograph document, folio, signed by Adam Stephen.","\"[Ledger A, folio 13, Jan. 25, 1755 \"\"By 6 black Walnut Chairs ... £3.15;\"\" folio 19, Jan. 22, 1755 \"\"By [Col. Stephen] for 6 leather bottomed Chairs ... £3.15\"\"]. £3.15.0 for six common black walnut chairs to be delivered to his order.\"","\"Sir - The purp. of this is to aquaint you of an Engagement we had with the Indians late this afternoon. Three of our men going out on pretense of looking after some horses met with a party of Indians within sight of the Fort, two of which escaped and alarm'd us; we immediately pursued them with a party of between fourty \u0026 fifty men undr command of Capt. Mercer, Lieut. Williams, Ensn. Carten, Ensign McCarty, Lt. Lemen \u0026 myself - after following them about a mile \u0026 an half, on rising a mountain we were fired on very smartly which we warmly returned ....\"","An early receipt regarding a slave at Mount Vernon, docketed by George Washington. The receipts reads \"Colo. George Washington, for the Hire of Carpenter James [and] Cr. by 5 yds of Negroes Cotton.\" Carpenter James was likely a slave carpenter hired to work on the renovation of Mount Vernon. The reverse contains a partial notation by Charles Washington, youngest brother of George, dated 23 April 1759.","Bond for one thousand pounds Virginia currency--for 350£ given by G.W. he has sold two tracts of land, one of 200 acres on Dogue Run, originally granted to 1st S. Darrell in 1794, and the other 300 acres on little Hunting Creek, originally part of tract granted to Matthew Thompson.","Invitation to his half-brother to stop for a visit on his way to Williamsburg. Accounts with Mr. Carlyle not settled. Advice on the purchase of Clifton's land.","Bill for butter. Note at the bottom by Washington indicating an error of £1.0.0. Washington's endorsement on verso, Oct. 1761.","[William Digges of Warburton Manor, Prince Geo. Co. Md. Washington's neighbor, was one of those named in Clifton's suit against Carroll and other.] In this letter he annouces willingness to receive money due and \"wash my hands of ye troublesome affr.\"--also details on exchange of vinegar and other commodities.","\"For carrying 4 hhds tobacco and for kegs of butter. Receipted by Crawford.\"","\"To \"\"George Washington Esqr. a soldier in Capt. Jno Dalton's Company for being absent from Muster ...\"\" Teste copy signed by clerk, John West junr.\"","Lettice Corbin, Essex VA, writes to George Washington, regarding a slave bricklayer named George whom he has rented out to Washington and wondering if he will need the labor beyond the agreed term. Includes a follow-up receipt from Washington on 9 April 1766 outlining payment of 25 pounds in Virginia currency for the use of the bricklayer and acknowledgement of payment received by Geo. Turberville (signed) for Lettice Corbin. Autograph document signed, 1 page, with integral cover. Docketed in the hand of George Washington.","Document signed, partly printed, signed by Jno. Montgomery [Capt.].Bill for freight charges on one butt of wine shipped on \"Alexandria.\"","Bill for freight charges on one butt of wine shipped on \"Alexandria.\"","Report on farming, etc. wheat very poor, gave a very small amount of flour--ground has been either very wet or frozen since Washington's departure, thus holding up the plowing--mention of a good slave whom Mr. Adam will not sell for £50.","Lund writes about crops and planting. Washington in Williamsburg at Burgess meeting, then onto Dismal Swamp. Martha includes a postscript at the end of the letter. One of only two extant examples of correspondence from Martha Washington to George Washington, Martha penned this six line postscript with news and greetings on the second page of a letter from Lund Washington to George on March 30, 1767.","Letter pertains to the estate of the Rev. Charles Green.  (See letter of Wm. Savage to George Washington \u0026 George Wm Fairfax, 1767 April 24).","Account of weather and activities at Mt. Vernon. \"The carpenters are laying the barn floor in the Neck.\" Waiting for the brickmaker's arrival, \"The negroes are all well. Bishop has sowed half his field in wheat and made two casks of cider.\" Expecting a \"great crop of corn.\" \"The Children are very well \u0026 were yesterday at Alexandria Church ...\"","Condition of crops, wheat and corn--sowing--ditchers--several of the Negroes lately sick--Alton's Morris', Cleveland's and Bishops farms--brickmaker failed to report for work--timothy and lucerne--Cleveland's barn floor finished--compliments to Mrs. Washington, her children are well and send love, also their love to Coll. Wm. Fairfax and his lady.","Washington's lost horses have not returned to Mt. Vernon--the corn crop--ditchers--sowing wheat and making cider--Price (brickmaker) has returned because they could get no other--none available in Mr. Piper's shipload of servants--milldam--how to get brickwood across creek?--half planks for Morris' barn floor--children are well--glad Mrs. W. has benefited from springs.","Receipt for £12.18 for teaching Miss [Martha Parke] Custis music \"ending in April last.\"","This bond is the agreement between George Washington and his neighbor, John Posey, confirming Posey's debt of £2000 owed to George Washington. Posey's right as a French and Indian War veteran and part of the Proclamation of 1763 to claim up to 3,000 acres of land west of the Appalachian mountains is conveyed to Washington to pursue these unclaimed western lands. Signed by Posey at the conclusion, with the signatures of John Parke Custis, Martha Parke Custis, and Amelia Posey (John Posey's daughter) as witnesses. The document and docket on verso is in the hand of George Washington. Autograph document, signed by John Posey, 2 pages.","\"Sales of 69 Barrels Herrings on Acct. of George Washington Esqr of Virginia.\"--Charges for freight commission, etc.","Deals with mill and farm affairs--\"Our mill is once more in a bad way\"--wall of water pit falling down.\"--\" ... give yourself no uneasiness or anxiety about the mill, you may depend I will use every precaution to prevent further damages.\"--sale of flour--wheat fields look promising--all are well.","Encloses sales of herring and current account owed them--market for herring and flour low at present.","Receipt for £3.15 for freight on 300 bushels oats.","Expects he has \"hird\" from Col. Fairfax in re selling furniture at Belvoir--asks him to set a date and advertise sale and he will attend--needs 100 bushels of wheat, 20 barrells of corn and money for management of Fairfaxes Berkeley plantation--hopes he won't think him troublesome, but Fairfax has left him in great confusion--asks him to inform W. Peyton if account delivered Peyton by Willis will not be received by Washington in settlement with Peyton.","Balance due, plus interest accrued from Oct. 4, 1771 - to Miss Janny Washington.","Possibly may object to his paying £7 to overseers, but this worked out with Col. Fairfax since four overseers to settle in woods and raise only corn--land nearly worn out, explains his system of crop rotation.","West as far as Goose Creek on way to Mt. Vernon but indisposed and could not go further--needs £50 for management Fairfax estates, if convenient send £10 by bearer and he will get rest when next rides to Belvoir--asks to trouble him with business at General Court--i.e. encloses letter to Augustine Willis for collection of £250, if he gets this will not need the money from Washington.","Thanks Washington for the money which enabled him to send 5 or 6 hands to Red Stone--understands Mr. Thruston is very much pleased with this country, particularly Washngton's property there--his brother to leave for there soon--does not approve of renting Belvoir \"for so short a time\"--will try to see Mr. Delany soon--please pay Mr. Moore the £40 or £60.","Writes of Fairfaxes arrival in England, both are pretty well recovered--acknowledges receipt of Washington letters and packages forwarded to Fairfaxes at York--let him know if he can do any favour for the \"Neptune\" this year--Rev. Bumaly pleased to hear of Washington's health, admires him much.","Has collected rents according to promise--forgot to give him tobacco he had in his pocket, what should he do with it?","Disagrees with Fairfax on renting raccoon branch to highest bidder--thinks should keep fisheries to encourage sale of whole property--minor tenant problems discussed--Daniel Stone wants refusal of west point fishery and 200 acres at £20--if convenient hopes can have sale before harvest as it would be difficult for him to attend then.","Bearer Richard Butcher wants to sell bills of exchange--asks approval on bills for Colo. Fairfax.","Requests instructions for bond to be drawn for tenant, Mr. Morton--bond for things purchased at sale [of Belvoir items]--asks for enough bags for 50 bushels of wheat.","Explains reason for delay of his bond because one person he wanted for bondsman has been abroad--now has Mayor Lowry as security and will get one other before taking over the premises.","Has arrived at Belvoir with bond unexecuted--since he had intimations from Washington that his own settlement at Belvoir would be disagreeable to Washington and not wanting to give offense, decided he would be content to hold the place for only a year--at end of the time, hopes all prejudices and difficulties will be ironed out.","Reference to sale of Mercer's estate--reports he has regained his health by disuse of coffee--announces the death of Philip Ludwell Lee.","Request on behalf of local committee to see if Washington could furnish them ten barrells of powder for use of county--heard he had imported more than necessary--if he can get it to Malborough his scyths can be sent at same time--Mr. Fitzhugh informs him he will have the pleasure of Washington's company Friday night on way to meeting of the Delegates.","Draft for £40 on Mr. William Molleson, Merchant, London.","Signed over to Wm. Fairfax account by G.W. on reverse and later docketed to that effect.","Will let Col. Simpson have money, but had difficulty in selling bill of exchange for continental money -- no word of escaped painter Cleveland -- work on store house and wash house [office] -- John [Broad] and negroes sick -- wet weather and wheat sowing -- scarcity of spinning wheels -- Lanphier supposed to repair old ones -- Committee has made choice of officers for militia -- \"the remains of our company\" to form company and ask Committee of Safety for commissions for officers -- Mrs. Washington to pick up Mrs. [Eleanor] Custis at Mr. B[enedict] Calvert's and go \"down the country\" -- the \"Stoco man\" still working on dining room and Sears on chimney -- fears George Washington mistaken about draught of chimney piece -- wash house [office] to have two front doors.","Meeting Mrs. W. at Mr. Digges across river--thinks Mr. Harrison will accept W-n's offer--Alexa. \u0026 Loudon people worried about Mrs. W.'s presence at Mt. V.--he thinks there's no danger--\"her old acquaintance the attorney\" wouldn't permit Lord Dunmore to come up river \u0026 take her--if necessary he can get her away quickly--she leaves soon for \"down the country\" with son and daughter-[in-law]--he writes G.W. weekly--rain prevents sowing wheat--repairing tumbling dam--work on wash or servent \u0026 store houses--bricklayers working on garden wall--John [Broad] sick--Sears sick--stucco work \u0026 chimney piece in dining room unfinished--bill of exchange--no word from [James] Cleveland or Simpson on western lands--John West wants money owed him--will pay Custis' bond from money of [Jenifer] Adams' bond--what to do with [Jenifer] Adams' land in Md.?--hopes to see G.W. in winter \"for whether things are made up or not I suppose you can leave the army in winter.\"--painter still absent.","Mrs. W. \u0026 Mr. \u0026 Mrs. John Parke Custis stop a few days in Fredericksburg on way to Col. Bassett's--mill dam repair completed--too wet to plow--John Knowles (bricklayer) sick--John Broad back at work--Judge the taylor \u0026 Sears sick--stucco man at work on dining room--carpenters on wash house [office]--letters by Constitutional post most reliable--kept in Alexandria by Mr. Hendricks.","Sent word to Mrs. W. at New Kent informing her to come to camp--expect her here immediately--discussion by Md. and Alex. residents of plan to blocade river--Indian Head best place--\"Captn Boucher [said] he woud undertake with 3 ships [sunk] to stop the Channel so that no ship of Force coud get up the River ...\"--Mrs. W. packed his papers in a trunk to be sent to Capt. McCarty's for safe keeping--she gave him key to G.W.'s study but he won't touch anything there except in emergency--what to do with Col. Mercer's papers?--John West, Mr. Harper, Mr. Wilson ask for money owed them--Bishop needs money--Dr. Crail's negro came with news from over the mountains--Val Crawford comes, feels it useless to keep building on G.W.'s land there because of danger of British burning everything--should he grind wheat?--Jenifer Adams offers to rent Md. land--Col. Mason very ill since convention--Lund thinks Mt. V. very easily defended by 50 men--will consider making salt peter--Custis and wife with Mrs. W. in New Kent--Knowles is well, Webster sick, John Barry dead.","Enclosed letter probably tells of Mrs. W's coming to camp--her long stay in New Kent after being sent for is ill-judged--nothing done about blocade of Potomac River--why he had to pay Mercer money--difficulties of paying in paper money--\"John Lowe the Barber says you owe him 7/6 for a false tale for your hair\"--James Cleveland came with certificates of improvements on Great Kanawa \u0026 Ohio land--settlers there left and went to Wheeling because of Indian attacks--won't return--G.W.'s servants sold and negroes left with Will Crawford--Stephens stayed, will get mill going there--work on dining room continues--little chance of getting absent painter from Lord Dunmore--will plant Bosenberries--difficulties in acquiring spinning wheels--expects another new one, \"so that we shall then have 7 ...\"--wash house [office] chimneys being set up--considers changing door plan, but hesitates altering G.W.'s plans--Skirmish at Hampton--next letter will be by Mrs. W. when she goes to camp.","Dining room almost finished--\"the Stucco Man agrees the ceilg. is a handsomer one than any of Colo. Lewises altho not half the work in it it was a plan recommen'd by Sears.\"--too late to turf the Ha Ha's--what proportions to use on gateways?--Lanphier no help on this or anything else--let him know in Spring what brick work to do after building the underpining \u0026 chimney to the house that will be placed opposite the store house--will plaster wash house or Servt's house [office] this winter--\"I suppose there is a wall to be built in the new garden next the Quarter I think I have heard you say you'd designd to have a House Built the whole length for Negroes ...\"--miller's time wasted with no wheat to grind--coopers work on mill dam \u0026 fencing--unable to buy slave--Lund goes to Stafford to settle mother's estate--will send his own negroes \"over the mountain\" for lack of anything to do in east--announces his intention to defend Mt. V. property against British--.","Account of money since Washington left, together with money to and from Mrs. Washington--all were bills contracted before he left--Washington's mother wrote asking for \"linnen\" not obtainable there and other trifles--explains accounts paid--will try to raise stone out of banks for chimney tops to be put up this winter, for kitchen, storehouse and other house to be built opp.--painting kitchen, storehouse, and house--corn crop--if Washington approves will put up a strong house at Morrises for wine, rum, etc.--Comm. sent to sound the river decided channel too wide and therefore plan [to block river] impracticable or very expensive--so must defend plantations on Potomac with muskets--attitudes of people about defending property in area--sales of wheat--will forward spinning--problems and process of making salt peter--Mrs. Washington does not approve leaving Mrs. Barnes as housekeeper in her absence, so Lund will do housekeeping--house has been crowded with company since Mrs. Washington's return.","Will transplant cherry trees, but thinks they will die--also plant vinyards and clean Hell Hole--much farm work to be done--shortage of help--illness--plasterer still here and Mrs. Washington has decided to have stucco in her room plain--wash house shingled and weather boarded but chimneys not up--report on timothy and other crops--has written every week--payment for sale of Col. Mercer's estate and letter in re. sale to Col. Tayloe--negro quarters need mending--difficulty of getting silver money--will try to collect rents--bull gored a wagon horse--Mrs. Barnes at Mt. Vernon--doesn't believe war ships will come up river this year--shortage of salt in area--his greetings to Mrs. Washington if she gets to camp before his letter--local militia officers.","Will alter servants hall since it is not intended for a wash house--thinks Jennifer Adams has not made a deed for his land unless very recently--Adams wanted to clear himself on charges of cutting timber--will try to get Washington out of bargain with Adams--run-away slave--thinks there will be no action on stopping navigation of Potomac or erecting batteries--will talk to Col. [Geo.] Mason about it--Mason ill--Committee for county chosen recently, lists names--Connelly [Tory] captured while going disguised through Md.--minute scheme for area not up to Conventions expectations--painter [run-away slave calling self Joseph Wilson] among prisoners taken at Hampton, does not want to return--Dunmore proclamation to free all indentured servants and slaves that go over to British--thinks white servants more likely to cause trouble--reviews servant situation, miller being paid and sitting idle--will grind 100 barrels of flour, possibly for export in exchange for arms--promises constant attention to Genl. Washington's affairs.","Examination of [James] Cleveland re certificates of improvements on G.W.'s western lands--pd. Tho. Lawson for iron--Jennifer Adams' land--negro won't return to Va. from Adam's; should he be sold?--Col. [George] Mercer's \u0026 Col. [Geo. Wm.] Fairfax's estates--Bryan Fairfax's peculiar religious behavior--report of Dunmore attacking 100 men \"this side of the great Bridge ...\"--convention to raise 4000 men--Dunmore's negro troops--desires privateers to come and take Dunmore's squadron--negroes ill--Col. George Mason getting well--hopes for gunpowder--proposed Potomac battery--Sears still here painting new room and dining room--he has picture frames to make yet--altered wash house (servt. quarters)--Knowles not recovered [from bull's goring].","Mill swamp to be cleared for pasture--coopers cutting trees for staves--corn--several of Oliver Cleveland's people ill--plan for hedging and ditching--suggests fallowing land \u0026 putting into wheat, thus saving labor for ditching \u0026 hedging--briar hedge planted from mansion to Hell Hole eaten by cattle--cherry trees will not live--\"I should be glad to be informd in what manner the House now Buildy. opposite the store House is to be divided into partitions--in one of your Letters you say it is intended for the sick - if so I woud make Three Rooms in it- 1/2 the House or more in the part next the Chimney the Remainder divided into two Rooms each of which will have a window in it - the Door in the gable end to be of no use but still to be there that it may in its outward appearance look like the Store ...\"--Col. [George] Mercer's estate--[James] Cleveland's report on Kanawa lands-he will go to Fincastle \u0026 Bottetourt Courts to get evaluation of work--Wm. Stephens \u0026 Wm. Skilling here, say buildings on Ohio burnt by Indians--Mrs. Barnes and Milly Posey left today--Dunmore defeated again by Capt. Woodford.","Col. [George] Mercer's estate--difficulties in collecting rents in Loudon, no markets for crops, and men indicted there for spreading ideas that they should not be expected to pay--flower knots in garden to be leveled, flowers shrubs planted elsewhere--gravel sorted for walks--one of Cleveland's men left when hardships set in--Wm. Skilling will repair well--John Broad injured \"playing Frolick\"--wrote to Wmsbg. to sell the painter, now in jail there--believes Washington should accept wages as General.","In this letter Lunds writes about trying to recover runaway negro from [Jennifer] Adams and rent from Adams along with affairs of other tenants, among other topics.","River frozen--hasn't yet seen Mr. Marshall or Mr. Triplett about land exchange--thinks it bad scheme to raise hogs to take care of surplus corn--pork prices low--well keeps caving in, perhaps will have to ask instructions as to where to dig a new one--good negro shoemaker available from Adams--conduct of negroes--better sell bay or stop using him for breeding--hurts him to see miller and mill idle.","\"Bill receipted. Bill for 1 set cart boxes.\"","Exchange of Adams and Matthews land still not settled--much alarm in Alexandria, expecting an attack from 5 large ships reported to be off Cone [mouth of Potomac]--river now blocked with ice but women and children evacuating and moving goods--they will fight to defend town--he thinks the ships more apt to be oyster boats--packing Washington's china and glass into barrels and then would be able to move things at short notice to Mrs. Barnes and to Morris' barn--rum and wine to be moved too--everyone says they will come to help defend the Washington property--thinks 100 men could defend it against 1,000--Wm. Stevens paid for going out to [Washington's] Ohio lands--Cleveland--packing bacon--cannot sell flour--\"I wish you had said how large you woud have the negro houses you speak of in your letter, or whether you woud have them built with or without sheds.\"--one piece of woolen cloth came from weavers--nine wheels at work spinning--John Broad cannot live--tell Mr. [John Parke] Custis cannot deliver letters to Mount Airy because of ice--Mrs. Chichester will stay in Fauquier Co., feels it unsafe in Alexandria--will send his furniture to another county if Washington thinks best, however doesn't believe there will be an attack on Alexandria since Lord Dunmore's troops are too trifling.","Several accounts are over-due, one to Lanphier--Mercer's estate--no one has applied for Col. Fairfax's bond--Lord Fairfax at present pretty well--will sell Adams' negro to someone Washington owes money to--problems of the mill [on Bulskin ?]--Simpson--French and Dulany land not settled--John Broad still alive but dying--the well will hold, must make top brick instead of stone--house opposite store framed but not raised--next will work on 2-family quarters in Muddy Hole--salting fish--letter from England by Capt. Kelso here.","Question of Lund's wages, he only brought it up because Washington had offered to pay him equal to what he had had in any former year--never expects to be rich--will serve him faithfully--Mr. Baily wants 10% to collect the rents, thinks 5% is enough--suggests he might collect them himself--Tayloe has instructed him to deliver the bonds to Col. Peyton--problems with Cleveland, who must be paid since he was acting as Washington's agent--John Broad still alive--Adams' land--Triplett questions boundary between Washington's land and his--Adams pressing him to buy 300 acres--John Stone offering 360 acres on river next to former Adams land--spinning of linen going on slowly--sorry to hear Mr. Custis not well--furniture still at Mt. Vernon, hopes to avoid a move if no attack--Col. West will order militia for defense of Mt. Vernon in event of attack.","Informing Washington of affairs at Mt. Vernon, the condition of the negroes, advising some improvements to Mt. Vernon, and information about the movements of the British.","Dray colt--use of other horses--Stevens will not get to save the rest of Washington's lands [Kanawha] with only the negroes--he thinks it best to get two other white men and have them appointed by court to appraise work when done--if Washington thinks the upset times not enough excuse for failing to satisfy the legal requirements to save land from forfeiture must give Lund liberty to make best arrangement possible with man to go out--7,000 acres patented in Washington's name and Muse upon Pocatallico--Cleveland here and will record work in April when courts in Fincastle and Bottetourt--Cleveland says bottom lands on Kanawha very rich--packing furniture to move to Morris's barn--Cleveland's trial is Tues.--Cleveland claims his behaviour is not criminal and he has been misrepresented--has heard nothing from Milly Posey since Christmas.","Mrs. Washington can accompany the General anywhere now that she's gone thru smallpox [innoculation] successfully--expresses gratitude to Washington for his guardianship--\"He deserves the Name of Father who acts the Part of one.\"","Safe arrival Norwich with 2 mortars after long delay in Sound because of enemy and wind--better to continue by land--needs money to pay pilots and other expenses--send further orders--Capt. Burbeck with 18 of Gen. Lee's guards with him--believes this will be sufficient help--will send rest of troops on--hears of danger on road to New York--since no provisions, sending part of 130 men on--keeping or only sufficient to hoist mortar.","Requests Washington to write Gov. Trumbull to try to get some bounties for his men as for other Conn. battallions--he enlists men on that promise--has clothing for men, which is great inducement to enlist.","Supplies to be moved from Philadelphia to Milltown Yorktown and Lancaster--supplies being purchased--all necessaries for troops on march provided--defends conduct in not buying--there are two buyer in Philadelphia--sends 6 lemons raised near New York City.","Can't persuade troops to remain at New Rochelle in face of superior forces--troops not enlisting, army weak--few [English] troops left in New York--he holds two men who ran off to British, then came back to help a widow escape to New York.","Appeal by British prisoner of war to be exchanged or parolled for a few days to see his brother who has come from England on family business.","Hopes Washington will come to Mt. Vernon while troops in winter quarters--no crop for sale this year--wheat destroyed, mill idle, short crop of corn--gives corn crop yields from each farm--many visiters and horses cause great use of crops--also 24 of own horses--wants to try making rum, sugar, and molasses from Indian corn stalk for money crop.","Stewart is writing about the conduct of some of the soldiers and the need of supplies.","Trees to be planted--Triplett delays signing bond for land exchange with Washington--mentions Mr. McCarty, Massey and Chichester in relation to agreement--boundary disputes--inquire into purchase of Col. Stone's land--Beck's land sold--new covering horse--Col. Triplett accompanies Mrs. Washington across River today on way to camp--will question tenants.","Covering horse arrived--bond signed with Triplett for land below mill race--Robt. Adam pd. account--\"I have a great mind to put the Money into the Continental Loan office, but perhaps it would be proper to get your approbation first\"--[Mrs. Mary Washington] wants Silla sent to her, but Lund hates to part her from Jack--[Charles Washington] wrote for another hand but he didn't send one--tobacco land to be put to flax--pumpkin to be planted--per simmons for beer and spirits--mare sent by Col. Lewis sick--Lund's lip still sore.","Rain and snow prevented his going up to see Washington--will leave for camp last of month--flour and corn for sale, had to sell to govt.--will sell barrels of pork and beef--difficulties getting salt--doubts Lanphier will come to work this spring--who to leave to manage housekeeping in his absence?--Bishop not trustworthy and Milly Posey away from home-will sell negroes at private sale--meeting among Loudon draftees--[John Parke] Custis not returned from Williamsburg--Mrs. Custis and children not heard from--sickness among people--Jack and Sylla distressed at parting--lambs died--mare sent by [Col.] Lewis still sick.","Persuaded Lanphier to work by promising him a portion of corn crop and wool in place of money--much plank wasted by his delay--difficulties of getting their privateer into action--difficulties with draft law in county [Fairfax]--volunteer scheme hasn't worked--reassures Washington he will not leave his employ or hold him for higher wages while he is away leading army--Custis returned from Williamsburg--feeling against R[ichard] H[enry] L[ee] for his supposed scheming against Washington--will make molasses, sugar, Rum from corn next fall-won't attempt tobacco--breeding mare.","Breeding mare--Weaver captured deserter, thus is exempt from serving in army, but he's been let go because of high wages demanded--bargain with Triplett--Blair's bond--money put in Continental Loan office--rents collected from tenants in Loudon and Fauquier--Sam[uel W-n] collected some in Westmoreland--will come to camp after shad is put up for coming year--will send Washington's accounts by Col. Fitzgerald if he leaves first--covering horse thin--progress made on privateer \"General Washington\"--Lund expresses his faith in the ship and encourages Washington to keep his share.","Received letter by Gen. Woodford--can't sell negroes with their consent--negroes from Crawford innoculated with smallpox--getting in shad--covering horses--[John Parke] Custis in New Kent for elections--if not elected He'll come to camp with Lund--corn to sell--money in Loan office--Mercer land and Blair's bond.","Blair's bond--he and Mr. Custis set out for camp next week--Custis elected in Fairfax county--Col. Bassett innoculated for smallpox--less shad put up than expected--stopped running early--\"the Crabs, Thorns, Cedars \u0026c which we planted this Spring for Hedges appear to be all living. The Locusts at the North End of the House are all putting out I believe not one of them are dead, the variety of Trees at the South End are also alive, most of them I hope will live ...\"--ship \"George Washington\" launched--but in mud in Occoquan--loan office certificates--Lanphier worthless, refuses to work--\"I wanted much to get the Window finish'd in the Pediment that I might have the garret Passage plaister'd \u0026 clean'd out before Mrs. Washington returns - beside this the scaffling in the Front of the House cannot be taken away before it is finished - This prevents me from putting up with the Steps to the great Front Door ...\"--Sickness--will bring letter to Mrs. Washington.","Rain and his indisposition prevented his going to camp by now--[John Parke] Custis not to go, must go to assembly--Capt. Triplett's health forces him to resign commission.","John Parke Custis, stepson of George Washington, wrote to George Washington who was at Valley Forge about various aspects of the war.  He notified him that the Virginia legislature passed bills to help raise troops, the arrival of a French ship carrying uniforms and military supplies, and a note to his mom. Docketed by George Washington. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages.","No word from G.W. in 2 posts--conditions of plantations under Davenport \u0026 Hill--breeding of cattle from Custis' English bull--wet summer--crops of corn, timothy and wheat--no workmen found but Lanphier \u0026 his man--making molasses from corn stalks--\"old Billy Harding wants to rent part of the Land you Bought of Mercer on four mile Run ...\"","Will try to buy Barry's and Marshall's land for G.W.--which negroes to sell?--sorry G.W. must forgo buying lands because of losses from farms under his (Lund's) management--wheat crop almost total loss--(the fly)--prepares to plant tobacco--ditching mill swamp--drowning in mill race of valuable slave Cooper James--Carpenter James injured with axe--received £200 from Capt. Lewis for Phaeton--sold flour to Boston for good price (scarsity there)--suggests G.W. speculate in wheat, sell flour at high prices--Wm. Roberts the miller, his merits \u0026 weaknesses for drink, \u0026 advises not to hire him again--mill race, tumbling dam at Piny \u0026 Dogue Run gate \u0026 dam which Roberts repaired or built--discusses building houses for prospective tobacco crop--campaign in Rhode Island \u0026 departure of Fr. admiral, Lord Howe \u0026 Johnstone--cleared money in pork--can't get workmen to assist Lanphier--\" ... if so the coverd ways will not get done ... \"--sickness among people--good pastures--took paper from G.W.'s trunk, can't get any in Alexa.--letter from Wm. Roberts enclosed.","Relays problems with recruiting for the army, currency depreciation and counterfeiting, land purchases in northern Virginia, and the management of Mount Vernon.","Resigned commission because of ill health--also, \"Would my health admit of my continueing in the Service, I could not Consistent with the Character of an Officer or Soldier by any Means Submit to have younger Officers placed over me.\"","Letter from Caleb Gibbs, commander of the Commander-in-Chief's Guard, to Royal Flint, assistant commissary of purchases, requesting a quarter cask of wine for His Excellency George Washington at Head Quarters. Signed by Gibbs with note that the cask of wine was received.","Concerned with auditing of army accounts ... Lewis, informed of a balance in his favor, requests Washington to order the Paymaster Gen. to honor this balance ... nonpayment of debts will injure him as well as the Public Service …","Invoice for beer, wine, bacon, sugar, and \"1 box directed to Mrs. Washington,\" etc.","Military intelligence--reports movement of British fleet and army in New York.","Requests George Washington's advice whether to sell Eastern shore lands because of heavy taxes and can get no one to live there \u0026 work them--rumors of truce to be offered by British King--appreciates Washington's advice on draining low grounds [at Abingdon] to prevent tidal floods--poor corn crops and depreciation of paper money--everyone paying old debts in paper money--purchase of Alexander's land--army's success at Stony Point. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","John Parke Custis writes to George Washington from his Abingdon regarding an offer of seventy five pounds for his property on the Eastern Shore of Virginia - is confident he can get more. Custis himself is considering purchasing Philip Alexander's land at a tempting price. Expresses his pleasure and congratulatory wishes on the arrival of Count d'Estaing's on the American coast. Custis reluctantly addresses a misunderstanding between himself and Colo. Bassett regarding the valuation and care of Washington's forty-seven head of cattle at Clairborne's plantation in King William County, Va. (part of Martha Washington's dower lands that Washington leased to John Parke Custis in 1778). Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","List of cattle on George Washington's plantation in King George County in the hand of John Parke Custis. The front of the document lists forty-seven cattle including eighteen \"Young Cows\" of the \"common breed \u0026 small,\" sixteen heifers of the \"English Breed,\" three steers, and ten \"best work Oxen.\" The reverse of the lists cattle valued by Colo. Bassett 'last fall.' Autograph document, 2 pages.","John writes how the new plantation needs constant attention, but would be \"very advantageous to your Estate in the Neck, and will add much to the Prospect from the House.\"","Enclosed is letter to Mr. Fras Gallibert, French merchant prisoner at N.Y., to be forwarded to him--his health improves, but George [Lewis'] is poor--George settles on Frederick cty. land; will Washington sell some of his land adjoining?--no news from Charles Town [Charleston, S.C.]--Gen. Woodford moving Va. troops there-\"will not the Irish demands of a fair trade operate to our advantage?\"","Bill addressed Master George Washington--total £297.6.0 Va. Curr.--bill for broadcloth, buttons, silk, thread, dressed leather for making coat and waistcoat.","Showed Col. Bassett his letter, but doesn't know whether he's complied with it--concern over no news from Charlestown [S.C.]--feeling among gentry and people at large regarding congress's recommendation regarding currency--he and Col. Mason expect to be elected to assembly with no opposition.","Incloses Philadelphia paper announcing news of a victory in the south [King's Mountain ?].","Receipts and certificates collected for supplies and horses requisitioned last Jan.--Will Washington appoint someone to examine and approve them as per law of state of N.J. which he incloses?","Mortified at actions of [Va.] legislature--wishes to resign his public office but feels it his duty to continue in legislature to express his protests at their actions--emission of 10 million pounds immediately--action between Cornwallis and Genl. Greene--Greene has won universal esteem for his conduct.","Sends boots Washington ordered from his shoe factory--invites Washington to visit again--sorry to hear Mrs. Washington is ill--suggests she spend summer in Wethersfield rather than go back to Va.--hogshead of boots being sent to Col. Sheldon.","John Parke Custis writes to Washington relieved to hear that his mother Martha Washington is back in good health. His family is suffering from an epidemic that his stricken many family members with his youngest son being dangerously ill. Custis apprises Washington of his current circumstances in dealing with a dispute of monies owed to Robert Alexander for land purchase includes a copy of a notice dates 26 May 1781 [see RM-1188.004]. Reports of damages by British troops to nearby neighbors properties including Colo. Bassett. Fortunately, Custis' home and property were unaffected. He is pleased to inform Washington of accounts of 'our Countrymen do not want Spirit or Inclination to join the Marquiss,' with forty-six men from the county volunteering for service. Custis himself has provided clothes and horses for two volunteers. Reports that Genl. Nelson was appointed governor with the assembly granting him very great powers to support the war. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","On 26 May 1781 John Parke Custis notifies \"To All Persons whom it may concern\" a dispute between Robert Alexander and himself regarding the purchase of land and monies owed by Custis to Alexander. Custis appoints Charles Simms as his lawful attorney in the matter. Custis proposes four options to rectify the dispute and if none are disagreeable, Custis' attorney will authorize a payment of forty eight thousand pounds current money. Autograph document, pages. Docketed in the hand of George Washington. Document included in Custis' 11 July 1781 letter.","Death of his father [Fielding Lewis]--father's will directs Dismal Swamp lands and others to be sold-estate in debt--give opinion on accepting credit and also description of land--mother [Betty Lewis] and family well--\" ... as well as is the old Lady-forwards letter from Havana.","Detailed description of Dow's land on Cameron Run--Mrs. French will never consent to exchange land--G.W. anxious to have her land--Mrs. W. goes to Mr. Digges across river in company of Dr. Stewart (Stuart)--[Mrs. French's land is between Epsewasson and Little Hunting Creeks, part of Union Farm].","Received letters and will forward them to England--will forward Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd's letters under protection of Washington's.","Lund encloses [Benj.] Dulany's letter concerning Mrs. French's landand Mr. and Mrs. D. agrees to sale of land.","Lund writes about further efforts to exchange Dow and French lands, maybe Mrs. F. can be persuaded to trade Manley's land (adjoining French's), and has purchased Dow's land to bargain with Mrs. F along with a description of land.","Lund writes about how the sale of Custis horses didn't take place although Col. Dandridge offers both to G.W. in exchange for giving up two years payments from Dandridge's estate, both as covering horses may repay quickly and one may do for the turf.","Lund writes about how Dow wants payment for land made in Philadelphia and will try to collect rents to repay what G.W. has borrowed. He will also get Gilbert Simpson [on Washington's western lands] to try to get money and James Cleveland to collect debt for Col. Wm. Crawford.","Lund writes about various aspects of the family and the famrs including that he believes there is peace in King's speech to Parliament, horses suitable as chariot horses (will get horse [from Custis estate]), shoats only doubled in size, very disappointing, bank froze all winter, grapevinesand apple trees, someone cutting timber on G.W.'s land, Custis's legal title to Alexander's land [Abingdon], and that children at Abingdon are well, will come to Mt. V. to stay some time.","Lund writes on how the crops are short and other financial matters.","Lund writes about the amount of wheat from each farm and how few will sell wheat, expecting price to go up because of the peace treaty with Britain.","Letter by Betty Lewis--hurt at not hearing from him during afflictions--husband and brother Sam died within 3 weeks of each other and she has been ill--\" ... My Dear Brother was there not one half our you could spare to write a few lines to an only Sister whoe was laboring under so mutch affliction both of Body and mind ...\" Autograph letter signed, 2 pages, integral address panel. Docketed by George Washington.","Unsuccessful in collecting rents--tenants over the ridge will pay as soon as specie is in circulation among them--they have good crops--Mr. Throckmorton undesirable tenant because he would put negroes and overseer on land, lowering quality--describes tenants and plantations--tenants on this side the ridge in bad shape, can't pay--new cook, Richard Burnett ill, very good industrious fellow, but complains of being lonely--refuses to mix with negroes--[Pitman] best kitchen gardner they've had--kiln for drying wheat--Dow's land--Washington's house in Alexandria--Dr. Stuart to build in Alexandria--got negro from Norfolk where he's been since seige of York.","Sends Washington a pamphlet lately out on a political issue--she recommends it as disinterested and sensible--\"Some say there is no Cincinnatus in existence; I think there is.\"","The drawing was known to George Washington who sent it to Tobias Lear on 22 December 1794, describing it as \"the sketch which has been presented to me by Mr. Claiborn, of the new method of lowering and raising boats without locks.\" Washington had received a letter from Claiborne in 1784 in which he discussed navigable rivers to the west; whether Claiborne sent the drawing at that time is uncertain. It could also have been given to Washington in early December 1794 when he and Claiborne met together in Philadelphia, or sent in a follow-up letter Claiborne wrote on 16 December 1794.","\"Inclosed I have Sent you my Fathers letters wharein you will See his intention Before his death, of releiving me out of my distressis, Occasioned by my Youthfull Folley\"--requests a loan--now in jail.","Lewis, surveyer of Rockingham County, informs W. that he can find no record of registration of land on \"Little Kanaway\" by Col. [William] Crawford--lands on Ohio and Shurtee [Chartier] are regestered-Michl. Cresap disputes this--most of land in newly formed Mononghela county, should make inquiries there--receives condolences on death of brother [Gen. Andrew Lewis?]--death of Fielding Lewis--.","Little news regarding Washington's Ohio lands and plantations under Simpson--can't write what he heard in a letter--David Bradford, lawyer, has news of lands, enclosed copy of his letter--recommends Bradford as good agent for Washington's business there--people in Washington's Bottom on Ohio leaving after hearing he is to assert claim--rumor that Washington's land there has been recently surveyed among large tracts by Pa. People for sale in Philadelphia--people should be warned of a fraud--leaves west as soon as his [Lewis'] land is surveyed.","Incloses draft of a deed to be executed by Col. Bassett--will accomplish his business at next general court.","Wishes to clear up title to land bought from father [Sam. Washington]--originally bought from Col. Phil. Pendleton, and title still in Washington's hand--will be at sweet springs when Washington visits his plantation.","Writes by naval officer going to Philadelphia--fatigues of passage to West Indies and here reduced health--hopes to benefit from more settled climate of this place--ships leaving--sends letters to Mrs. Washington and Fanny Bassett by ship for Norfolk.","Affairs of Dismal Swamp Co.--letters from Mr. Jamason, chief manager--intends to advertise meeting in Richmond in Oct.--will Washington do this instead, for greater effect?--agrees to sale of their partnership lands.","His are only letters which have \"... communicated information of my friends.\"--hopes George Washington has recovered from reported sickness--was very ill after passage, and recovers slowly--Physician in Charleston will probably bleed him to relieve pain in head--will remain til April--always tries to act honorably--thanks for money--will return by water which is cheaper--gratitude to his uncle--can't procure acorns and seeds he wants as \"they fall from the Trees early in November.\"--transplanted 50 or 60 of Magnolia and a number of the live Oak to bring with him--\"Miller's description of the Magnolia cannot be two highly embellished--there is a Species of them called the bay Laurel but none that I have yet heard of under the denomination of the Umbrella, from the discription I have had of it, it will not answer Your purpose I presume, as it is said not to exceed the height of 6 or 7 feet--it may rather be considered a shrub.\"","Major Washington has remained with them since January, and though he wishes he could say his health was improved by the Southern climate, he fears \"his disorder is too inflexible to be remov'd by mere Change of Climate.\"","Lists number of shares owned by individuals, including G. Washington, 1 share.","Bill for plank and shingles, total amount £87.9.0.","Acknowledges receipt of a gross of bottles (probably rye whiskey) and discusses the purchasing of shares of Potomac Company stock.","John informs George that during a recent visit to Mount Vernon a \"great Coat of yours\" and book became mixed-up with his own belongings. John then discusses one of George Washington's notable entrepreneurial activities - the breeding of mules. Seeking to emulate his brother, John suggests that George send one of his \"Jack Asses\" to Bushfield, John's plantation, to breed with his mares.","Jefferson requests information about David Bushnell's \"submarine navigation\" experiments during the American Revolution.","Sends him live oaks plants and acorns of live oak and water oak--also seeds and plants of laurel tree.","Account from April 1786 - Dec. 1788, for various medicines and spices.","Glad to receive news of Mt. Vernon--will enquire about a she-ass--the Secretary and General Nelson most likely to have one--Mr. Bassett gave him box to convey safely to Mt.Vernon--not finished copying letters--will return soon--thanks him for kind invitation [to live at Mt. Vernon as manager ?] and hopes he will be equal to the job-- \"... my experience in business but illy qualifies me for embarking on it, but under Your direction and from your example I flatter myself I shall derive insight, and I must hope that my attention and integrity will in some degree make amends for my deficiencies.\"--wrote to inform him of act passed in Richmond to discharge interest certificates on all Loan office warrants issued by the state--Dr. Lamey [Le Mayeur?] to deliver this and shoes--lots in Fredericksbg not sold.","Autograph document signed, fragment, endorsed \"Rect. No. 149 Walker Blunt Block Maker\".Bill for £1.3.0.Receipted on April 14, 1786 by Washer Blunt; Endorsed on back by [the officers of the Potomac Company] George Washington, John Fitzgerald and George Gilpin.","Thornton writes to request G.W. to send any papers dealing with Hight [Jost Hite] land, which he bought of his father [Sam. Washington] and is now up for litigation, if turned out, will have to move house he's begun to other of his lands adjoining this.","This agreement between George Washington and Penelope French secured for his use the last piece of property he added to his Mount Vernon estate, a parcel that would become part of Union Farm. French, who had a life in interest in the land and buildings, also leased to Washington the use of twenty-one enslaved people including \"Will, Paschal, Paul, Abraham, Sabine, Rosanna, Daphne, Lucy, Delia, Grace, Tom, Isaac, Robert, Moses, Julius, Spencer, Nancy, Celia, Nell, Mitty, and Lett\", and three young children not named. The agreement stipulated that Washington must ensure the enslaved were \"clothed and fed in the same manner as slaves usually are within this commonwealth and shall not be removed and worked out of the said county of fairfax\", and is \"unreasonably worked or neglected in sickness or treated within humanity\", they would be returned to French.","Thanks to Washington for letter [offering him and Fanny a portion Mt. Vernon land and the stewardship of Mt. Vernon, thus relieving Washington of many duties]--\"Both Fanny and myself are happier in this family than we could be in any other, or I am persuaded in a house of our own, ...\"","Sends wagon down with spelts [wheat-like grain]--one bag spilled-rest sent to care of Wm. Hartshorn in Alexandria--has engaged part of the Poland oats Washington wants and will procure more.","Thanks for timber near Rectertown--unable to come see him because of \"distressed situation\"--clear of debts in Fairfax--sends son with letter--can Washington employ him (son) or get him into business?","Concern over Washington's letter--insists he realizes importance of good education and strives for it--never lets dress or pleasure intervene--does not intend to follow example of his brother Ferdinand.","Williams' bond is counter-signed by William Kerchival. Latter part of document tells of the seizing of Williams' property by the deputy sheriff for not paying rent as bound.","Receipt for £13.2.6 on July 16, 1787 in Washington's hand, signed by Craig. Bill for 6 weeks board for two servants at 25/ each, plus balance of old account--total £13.15.","Has seen coach painter and quotes prices for painting, gilding, etc. the chariot--this is for varnishing coach body and surface polished, with no varnish to be added later--a cheaper mode is painting first and varnishing later--work will take 4-5 weeks--has made no contract with him, nor mentioned names--cannot give price of lining since coach-maker is away--a postscript gives price of lining as £3 exclusive of cloth and lace--quotes price and yardage of lace and cloth.","Receipt from Joseph Cook [Cooke], a Philadelphia jeweler and silversmith, to George Washington for one gold watch chain with an engraved 'cypher' as well as a velvet ribbon. The total sum listed is £9.7.3. Docketed in Washington's writing and dated August 10, 1787. Autograph document signed, with Washington autograph, 1 page.","Invoice to George Washington from R. Sprigg. Receipted for stud fees of mules.","Incloses copy of account requested--will send account from Mr. Payne--is looking for father's [Fielding Lewis] paper of money payable and receivable from Washington--wants lands sold which father owned with Washington--if possible before he goes west this summer--how much can he get for shares in Dismal Swamp Co.?--has Washington heard of plan to drain it?","Lt. [Bezaleel] How[e], who intends to enter an enterprize to some part of the Spanish settlements on the shores of [So?] America, desires a letter from Washington, stating he was an officer of the New Hampshire line and in the Guards--Trumbull recommends him to be a man \"of probity \u0026 honor\".","Begs financial aid--unfortunate marriage ruined him--married again, but can't get wife's inheritance yet--father refuses to help--rented a house in Greensvill \"in this state\" and has to keep a poor tavern--asks for land in Dismal Swamp to live on--will take care of Washington's business there.","Letter discussing Washington's previous note inquiring if Thomas Lewis would serve as his land agent.","Political situation in Conn.--Gen'l Assembly of Conn. passing resolves for organizing Congress under new constitution--will appoint electors in Jan., \"this appointment the Assembly have retained in their own power - thinkg it more likely to be exercised with judgment \u0026 discretion than it would be to be entrusted in the hands of the people at large\"--Senators elected--Representatives to be chosen by people--mentions circular letter from N.Y. state convention--few discordant notes in Conn. assembly--no disagreement over president, but over vice-president--desires Bowdoin for office, since Adams is talked of for Supreme Court--asks after [David] Humphreys.","Asks Washington's advice and aid--his father's estate [John A. Washington] is in danger of being sued by Dr. Stewart for nonpayment of a bond--this was given to aid uncle Sam [Washington] and now Charles, [Sam's executor] won't pay--doesn't want to sue uncle Chas.--Nancy [Anne Blackburn, his wife] sends love--mares being brought down, will pay for season.","Bushrod to move to Alexandria--can't keep up plantation and practice law too--prefers law--can sell land and negroes to discharge debts due from his father's estate--has rented his land on advantageous terms--Mother will remain at Bushfield--desires Washington's approval--bearer, Mr. Packet goes to Alexandria to inquire about rent of houses.","Conn requests that Washington pay the bearer (John Middleton) 3 pounds \"which the Revd Mr. D. Griffith subscribed for you towards repairing the Church etc.\" Receipted and witnessed by Ricahrd Burnet Walker on verso.","Encloses Mr. Cowper's letter respecting N. Carolina land--Mr. Cowper only one who wants land and can pay for it--desires Washington to agree to sell to Cowper because estate of [Fielding Lewis] needs money from sale of lands to pay debts--he leaves for Kentucky next week, and cannot bargain further--has found bill for £50 drawn by executors of Wm. Armistead.","Declines with thanks Washington's offer of a house rent free [in Alexandria ?]--has no office or outbuildings--might be unhealthy--glad Washington approves of decision to give up farming--conscious of competition legal in Alexandria--he and Nancy [Ann, wife] will be at Mt. Vernon after Christmas.","Armistead's Bill of exchange--made no fixed price in offer of Carolina land to Mr. Cowper--asked what it is worth--has heard land is in bad shape and may be sold for taxes--Mr. Riddick and Mr. Godwin attend to paying this--other land bought not assessed--maybe hard to find land in Kentucky--will give Washington best intelligence of it he can.","Bond of £1000 for 5000 acres of land in Kentucky.","\"For putting in Buckwheat. Receipted by Peter Pool with an \"\"X\"\" mark.\"","This is a petition to George Washington requesting a pardon of Margaret Stone. Citing the facts that Stone is about forty years old, mother of seven children, and it is her first offense, the undersigned [including Lund Washington and Peyton Randolph] request a pardon.","Thanks for kind offer, but had already rented an office--will repair [Washington's] stable for use--accepts offer of hay--hard to get it and expensive in [Alexandria].","Expresses thanks for Washington's goodness--realizes bad condition of their estate--great need for clothes--have a servant stop by Mr. Hanson's for some things to be repaired.","Thanks for unmerited kindness and attention--will pay respects at Mt. Vernon before Washington leaves for N.Y.--sure he will accept the presidency despite preference for Mt. Vernon--\"... it is the general opinion of the Friends to the New Government, that if you decline being at the head of it, It never can, or will take effect\"--returns to London in a few months where he does business under the firm of Donald \u0026 Burton.","Explains inability to answer sooner--will see the land he mentions and give his idea of its value. [This is probably land Washington was considering buying from John Dandridge in Gloucester County.]","Reports that his nephew Lund Washington, heard in Stafford County that people were saying \"we shoud have a very pretty President at the head of our new Government one who had pd of his Debts within the time of the war with paper money altho it had been lent to him in specia.\"--Col. [George] Mason responsible--believes Mason's son-in-law started it.","Washington's letter to him delayed--Gen. Nelson's illness--has seen land Washington is interested in buying--encloses sketch of it taken from old survey--description of land--4 mi. from Gloucester C.H.--\"a good, not a fine piece of land\"--[Sketch of land is enclosed].","2 copies - one retained copy in Warner Lewis' hand. Another contemporary copy in another hand with the docket, \"From Warner Lewis Esqr. 11 March 1789 (Copy). Original sent to John Dandridge Esqr. 26th March 1789\".","2 copies - one retained copy in Warner Lewis' hand. Another contemporary copy in another hand with the docket, \"From Warner Lewis Esqr. 11 March 1789 (Copy). Original sent to John Dandridge Esqr. 26th March 1789\".","In answer to letter of 26th Inst, mentions caution regarding getting ready--is prepared to go with mother and Mrs. Willis on Thurs, or Fri. to Mt. Vernon--remains there till the horses return for his Aunt--hopes to find him at Mt. Vernon when he arrives.","Unable as yet to get information on lands Washington is interested in--goes to New Orleans in 2 weeks--\"I have seen a very extrordinary publication in a Fredericksburg Paper wherin mention is made of Gen. W-ks-n [James Wilkinson ?] having prepared a fleet of 25 Boats some of them armed with three Pounders and maned with 150 men who intend fighting their way down the Mississippi into the Gulph of Mexico. It is very extrordinary how such a report coud have taken its rise as Ge. W-ks-n is now here and intends down the River at the same time as I do, with only five or six Tobacco [ ] instead of 25 armed Boats.\"--sends some \"pecaun\" nuts from New Orleans--Indians doing mischief--but lands settling fast despite scalpings--price of corn--returns to Mt. Vernon in August.","Solicits money from Washington for erection of a Methodist Episcopal church in Alexandria--contributions have been slow--names prominent Alexandrians who have contributed--wishes him a good journey to the north.","PA list of accounts addressed to His Excellency Gen. Washington Esq. from the firm of Pope and Cadle, who sold lace, silk, and other hosiery at 12 William Street, New York. The document shows that on April 30, the day of his inauguration, Washington purchased 3 hat tassels. In May, he purchased 3 pairs of white silk hose and 28 yards livery lace. A note at the bottom states that one pair of hose was for Tobias Lear, who paid for them separately.","It is likely that the hat tassels purchased on Inauguration Day were for Giles and Paris, enslaved men who rode and drove the horses that pulled Washington's carriage.","Delivered his letter and package to Mrs. Washington--has arranged for Mrs. Washington's trip to N.Y.--hired [Gabriel] Van Horn \u0026 Co. to drive her--tries to allay her fears at driving with strange horses and coachman--gives charges for trip.","Mr. Fenwick, bears a gift of a small 2-deck ship which will act as a chimney piece of a large room before a looking glass.","He is sending a sermon preached a year ago which is appropriate today--\"When you removed from my house, your goodness allowed me to be conversant in your family as a domestic for some months, before the College was removed to Concord\".--lauds Washington's religious attitudes and Christian behavior.","Receipt for inoculating fruit trees.","According to Washington's directions he has pd. Col. Hooe £700 in part of debt due heirs of Co. Colville by Th. Montgomerie, Adam Stewart and Cumberland Wilson--will make payments of £500 and £250 soon--\"The Laws both of Maryland \u0026 Virginia authorized me to pay current money at the par of exchange in discharge of Sterling Debts and in the manner Col. Hooe received his money.\"","He has been down the Ohio--found a settlement on the Kanawa under James Neal of Frederick County, who patented 2200 A.--he persuaded them they had no right to the land, since it was in center of land surveyed for officers of Washington's old Va. regt. [Fr. \u0026 Ind. War]--they agree to buy it cheap if it will be sold, because their settlement has increased value greatly of land--people won't settle unless there's a settlement already there--he has power of attorney to make a settlement for Neal.","Mares such as Washington wants can be had for £25 specie--doesn't know cost of sending them to Virginia--his commission for procuring them would be 10%.","Requests loan of about £300 to pay outstanding debts on estate of Mr. Aylett, his wife's first husband [she was Elizabeth Dandridge Aylett Henley, Mrs. Martha Washington's sister]--will give land and negroes as security.","Expresses gratitude for \"your powerful friendship\" in appointment of Mr. Meredith.","Received intimation this morning from Gen. Lincoln, so renewed request made in Philadelphia.","£11.5.0 for shoeing horses, \"a new handel \u0026 ring for a fork,\" and \"to drogs an doctren the whet hors head\".","Betty writes that George Augustine Washington, Bushrod and Corbin are there to help settle Mary Washington's estate--Bushrod says she's to have no part of the slaves [of Mary Washington's estate]--discusses division of her property--doctor's bills high--Col. Ball thinks crops will pay off debts of estate. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","Has purchased 2 bay mares for Washington--sends them down next week--with good care, they will be satisfactory next year.","He was manager for Col. George Mercer's estate in Frederick County when it was sold by Washington--Jas. Mercer kept scolding him and complaining of bad management of farms--Mr. Snickers had written letter to Jas. Mercer maligning his conduct--Capt. Ed. Snickers nailed up his cornhouse door and threatened to serve a writ on him--he was going to bring suit against Mr. Mercer for this treatment, but the war intervened--before war, tried to settle dispute but Mercer refused and he brought suit--sends Washington copy of affadavit--Washington, he is informed, means to bring suit against him for damage--lists a number of questions, seeking testimony of Washington in the suit against Mercer.","Has recorded deed of the land in Gloucester to Washington for the £800 offered.","Waited until recess of Congress to bother Washngton with another letter--the Gloucester county land, is not worth £800--John Nicholson of Gloucester is interested in leasing the land on back creek [sic]--Nicholson has asked several questions about the land so passes them on to Washington.","Written at Wilmington, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. The letter expresses the author's laudatory and religious feelings about Washington. This letter was presumably once in the Washington papers.","Seeks settlement for payment for his services as manager of Col. George Mercer's plantations in Frederick County--will acceed to arbitration--puts queries to Washington on his management of the farms, the answers will be put as proof--claims Col. Ed. Snickers cast aspersions on his character--sends letter to Clerk of district court of Fredericksburg.","She is sick in strange city and begs food for self and fatherless child--late husband (Col. John White's) acct. can't be settled until Congress meets--Col. Alexander Hamilton knows her character and situation.","She suffers in prison without heat or bed, with her child, Kitty White--deceased husband's (Col. John White's) daughter has had her imprisoned to give an account of his property which wouldn't pay his debts--she cannot give security until she can write to Georgia and explain the business.","Glad he's returned safely from eastern tour--breeding mares extremely hard to come by--only the wealthy have them and they prize them highly--Adam Reigart is looking in Lancaster Cty, Mr. Baltzer Spangler searching in the county--will try to send mares to Mt. Vernon before Jan.--compliments to Mr. Lewis and rest of family.","Letter signed by Fenwick Mason and addressed to His Excellency George Washington Esq. President of the United States of America. It refers to various wines ordered by the President for entertaining, including \"26 dozen claret and 12 dozen vins de grave.\"","Bill of lading for \"dix huit Caisses de Vin en bouteille\"--shipped aboard the ship \"Le Jean Jacques de St. Malo,\" captain Le Grand.","Encloses a copy of letter from Adam Reigart--sorry so many difficulties have been encountered in finding mares--Mr. Spangler's report not favorable either--has engaged another man--will remain at home 3 or 4 weeks--will write Mr. Miller, mentioned in Reigart's letter--Mrs. Reigart's death and daughter's illness.","Explains why his brother wrote Washington twice on same subject--he [brother] goes to Berkeley to try to discover documents to defend title to his land--Bushrod apologizes for not writing, but injured his hand badly--apologizes for applying for federal job [district attorney of Va.], had thought Supreme Court made nominations, not the president, and he realizes position Washington was put in--congratulations of the season.","Bill for shoeing horses and for bottles of ointment during period Jan. 11-June 15 1790.","At Mr. Nicholson's request, Warner sends a copy of a letter he wrote several months ago, supposing the first was lost in the mail.","Meteorological account--work done on each farm, giving division of labor--work days lost by sickness--stock on each farm--work of ditchers, coopers, and joiners and carpenters--amount of grain ground at mill. Includes putting up post and rail fence around the vineyard.","A list of furniture, including sofas, mirrors, chairs, draperies, miscellaneous small furnishings, lamps, china (Sevres). Used in the New York house; total £665.14.6.","[John?] Fairfax wants higher wages than £25 per annum [as overseer]--will probably leave at end of year--difficulty in finding reliable overseers for the salary--thinks Mr. [James] Bloxham's wages (£40) too high--he's not any better than any overseer in the country--suspects him of embezzling funds from ferriages--Fairfax would like to have Bloxham's job at the high salary, but G.A.W. has discouraged him--but he's a good overseer--recommends removing James from carpentering house to act as an overseer--white overseers expensive--remove Davy to Dogue Run and Will to Muddy Hole--hasn't told the Farmer [Bloxham] yet of plans to oust him--G.A.W. goes to Berkeley for his health--wheat and tobacco crops--flour ground and the prices it will bring--new bolting cloth in place, will enable superfine flour to be made--Mr. Wilson to send his corn to the mill--prices in Alexandria high--will increase crops of pease, potatoes, carrots as Washington desires--Ehler appears industrious and able [German gardner]--\"I have replaced in the Shrubberies the Dogwood Red Bud Sasafrass Laurel and Crabapples - the Ivy have almost entirely died under both walls - among the shrubs some of these shall be interspersed\"--Muse's account with Washington--very cold weather endangers grain crops--barley has suffered much.","For colouring and bordering 2 rooms and mending one room £8.5.0.","Meteorological Account--work done on each farm, giving division of labor--work days lost by sickness--stock increase and decrease for each farm--work of ditchers, coopers, joiners and carpenters--amount of grains ground at mill. Includes \"lathing and shingling the shed of the Barn Yard.\"","Paid account to Porter \u0026 Ingraham, after satisfying himself they were valid--will no more let mares or jennets be taken away from Mt. Vernon before being paid for breeding with Jacks--rest of mares from Mr. Zantzinger have come--encloses his letters [see letters of March 9 \u0026 14, P. Zantzinger to G.A.W.]--is making inquiries for person to take Fairfax's place as overseer--son of James DeNeil is no good in job at Dr. Stuart's--Mr. Gevins is good, but wants his own plantation when Fitzhugh lets him go--has had application from Anthony Whiting, an Englishman, who seems to know the whole business but wants 40 Guineas--gave Gen. Cadwallader as reference--has given Mr. Bloxham his notice and he wants to leave immediately--Davy doesn't want to go to Dogue Run as overseer--pleads his recent jaundiced condition as reason--Will not as good as Davy, but considers him for Muddy Hole--gives number of hogsheads of tobacco prized--Gardener [Ehler] laments no cabbage seed came with other seeds and buckwheat from Biddle--he's fond of flowers but promises to attend to more practical things--\"The posts which stood against the Barn, at the Mansion house I had put within shortly after you left Home.\"--too wet to complete fencing at Deep Run--when Bishop Green went away, secured the house--they are living at place of Col. McCarty's where Mrs. Barnes formerly lived--dampness delays and hampers sowing--a severe sickness among horses and mules--fluctuating wheat prices--sold all on hand, gives prices taken.","Hasn't written him since he left because he's so busy--asks her uncle to please send her a guitar [\"gettar\"], as all the young ladies are learning music, and it is very simple to learn--a man named Tracy teaches the gettar and harpsichord lessons--hears he and aunt are coming home this summer.","One page of accounts between the President's household in New York and local confectioner Joseph Corre. Includes purchases of macaroni, bitter almonds, caraway seed, and ice cream. On April 15, the President's household purchased \"dinner drest,\" when John and Abigail Adams, John Jay, and Thomas Jefferson dined with him. \"Dinner drest\" was ordered again on April 29 when Washington dined with a group of senators.","Signed by Joseph Corre and docketed on verso.","Received his assent to agreement between Dr. Stuart and Alexander on Custis estate--glad it's to be compromised even if injurious to Custis estate--had Custis paid in legal currency, transaction would have been legal--high court of chancery may put price anywhere from £48,000 to £8,000--if the higher figure, would ruin the estate for the Custis children--Col. George Mason considers his appointment an insult, because he never approved of the govt.--but Mr. Hector Ross thinks Mason's acrimony against the Constitution is much abated--Mason dislikes \"pomp \u0026 parade\" in N.Y.--\" ... swearing by G-d that if the President was not an uncommon Man we should soon have the Devil to pay. but hoped \u0026 indeed did not fear so long as it pleased God to keep him at the Head - but it would be out of the power of those Damnd monarchical fellows with the Vice president, \u0026 the Women to ruin the nation.\"--prices high in Alexandria and farmers making money--law passed moving court from Alexandria but another to be passed moving it back--Roger West thrown out of Assembly--Lund's eyes very bad--snowing hard now--wheat crops looking good--describes Washington's stand of wheat at field at Morris, Frenches and the Ferry--hopes to see Washington and Mrs. Washington in summer at Mt. Vernon--\"No person has an idea but that you must remain at the head of the Government so long as you Live. Which I pray God may be with some degree of Comfort and satisfaction to yourself, for I have no doubt but your fatigue, trouble \u0026 vexation is very great.\"","Report of the death of her son Lawrence's first wife (Susannah Edmundson) in child-birth. Settlement of Mary Ball Washington's estate. Asks about her son, Robert, who was serving as Washington's personal secretary.","Blacksmith's bill for shoeing General Washington's horses and making a bolt for a [coach]--part itemized, part lumped together: \"To shoeing \u0026 repairing shoes \u0026c of 11 horses for 2 months ... \"--included are \"Two charges for shoeing a gray mare not entered ... being for T. Lear.\" Receipted by Cliland on September 27.","Report of work done on each farm during the week, including report of amount of grain ground at mill, sickness among negroes, increase and decrease in cattle, work of ditchers. Autograph document, 4 pages, in hand of G. A. Washington, docketed by George Washington, \"From Maj. Geo. A. Washington 20th Aug. 1790,\" docketed in another hand \"Report Aug. 1790 Mt. Vernon,\" laminated, watermark (F. Hayes \u0026 crown over encircled heraldic device).","Safe arrival of Will--expected him home at Mt. Vernon sooner--his great anxiety to do right in Washington's affairs--considering moving Anthony Whiting to place occupied by Fairfax when he goes--estimate of Whiting's capabilities and character--Garner [Wm. Gardener, overseer of the River Plantation?] is leaving too, wants higher wages--Mr. Gwin in Alexandria has recommended a young boy of respectable family to take Garner's place--he has had no experience--no family--George A. Washington disagrees with Washington's theory of having all married men--cheaper to have single one--work terms of new overseer--wheat and buckwheat--corn seed sent from New York good--corn crop--\"... a piece of wood of the kind and dimensions you denoted shall be prepared ...\"--very little ice left--Peter and Godfrey busy with small odd jobs--mares in pasture are mischievous and troublesome--terrible rain storm and winds delay work--corn broken down--weather warm until yesterday--very cool--red corn George Washington sent destroyed by insects, dying in the hill--pumpkin seed from Col. Platt's prizes he thinks will flourish.","For a newspaper subscription--\"To Sub to Daily Advn. from the 1st May 17[illegible] [to] this day is 1 Year \u0026 4 months @48[illegible] To Advr [illegible] £4.[illegible].\"","Meteorological account -- work done on each farm, giving division of labor -- work days lost by sickness -- stock increase and decrease -- work of ditchers, coopers, joiners and carpenters -- amount of grain ground at mill. Includes work on new barn and stables at Mansion House.","Meteorological account -- work done on each farm, giving division of labor -- work days lost by sickness -- stock increase and decrease -- work of ditchers, coopers, joiners and carpenters -- amount of grain ground at mill. Includes work on new barn and stables at Mansion House.","Washington's sister mentions his recent trip to Rhode Island, inquires about his health, and reports her health problems. She would like to visit Mount Vernon before the Washingtons return to Philadelphia; invites them to visit her. Mentions items left to Washington in their mother's will; the accounts of the estate will be settled soon.","In hand of George Augustine Washington and includes; Meteorological account--work done on each farm giving division of labor--work days lost by sickness--stock increase and decrease--work of ditchers and coopers, joiners and carpenters--amount of grain ground at mill. Mentions making stalls in the sheds of the new barn; also, putting up a post and rail fence to enclose cow-house.","George A. Washington writes about how he didn't write sooner because George Washington had just left Mt. Vernon -- will be more prompt with reports hereafter -- unable to complete the barn for the stock because of many other jobs for Carpenters \u0026 their illness -- some progress made on barn.","Account with David Clark in Philadelphia for repairing the coach, harnesses, halters, and reins over a period of several years.","Receipt for £50 from George Washington by George [Augustine] Washington's hands--for his donation for year 1790 to school in the Alexandria Academy.","Receipted [April] 12 by John Barnes. Account for Feb. 21 and April 2 for Best Bourbon Coffee, amounting to £8.15.4.","A bond detailing a loan agreement between De Barth and Washington. Signed by Washington, De Barth, Peter Miller, and Tobias Lear.","Receipted on [June 2] by H. Burgess. Account includes cotton, linens, gause, etc., amounting to £6.19.1.","Writes to know if Washington arrived safe in Philadelphia--weather has been miserable since he left--Mrs. Stuart here at Mount Vernon, waiting to go over the river--Mr. and Mrs. Lund Washington here yesterday--he is worse--veal lights, supposed to help his eyes, have made them worse.","This document is an account of medical calls and treatments at Mount Vernon, mostly to slaves, from 8 March 1791 - 4 Nov. 1791. \"Paid in full.\" Part of account, which should begin 17 March 1789, is missing.","Harriot thanks her uncle, George Washington, for his letter with advice, and she will heed it--always grateful to him for his care and attention--Cousin [Fanny B. Washington ?] and Major are going down in country and she will stay with Cousin Lee--when Cousin returns Harriot will help her keep house--Mrs. Stuart still here.","This document consists of a listing of the various tenements in Berkeley, Frederick, Fauquier, and Loudon Counties, the location of them, the present tenants, length of lease, and whether tenants were paid up.","Gives partial list of Washington's tenants in Fauquier County with detailed description of status of land they lease, plus amount collected for rent due Dec. 25, 1791.","Respecting trespass on Washington's property--Col. Little detected man loading his wagon with hoop poles and discovered many thousands cut--the trespasser is an overseer to Chas. Alexander--probably much trespass on Washington's lands far from eyes of those who care for his land--discusses legal action against them--\"it requires the eyes of Argus to protect property in this neighborhood\"--enclosure to Mrs. Powell [Elizabeth Willing Powel].","Received letter and expresses thanks for appointment--noted contents of letter to Mr. Muse and received from him all the blank leases and ones already executed with precise accounting of the rents due--great difficulty in collecting rents in Fauquier and Loudon Counties, Virginia--few improvements made there--Berkeley tenants paid rents quickly and have made many improvements--\"Most of those who hold Leases for lives have satisfied me that the lives are still in existance - Others again are uncertain, and say the lives are in Kentucky or Georgia - They have all agree'd to produce certificates of this truth from respectable authority.\"--Amount of rental exceeds what G.A. Washington led him to expect--10% will amply repay him for services--should finish rental rolls shortly--deep snow has prevented communication between Alexandria and this County--Mrs. Lewis has been ill--late fright caused \"premature increase of our family\".","Harriot hopes he arrived safely in Philadelphia--she desires a guitar (\"guittar\") preferably one with keys and strings both--\"they are easier to learn to play on, and not so easy to be out of order, but if one with keys is dearer than without, I shall be much obleiged to you for one with strings.\"--will be easy to learn to play--Mrs. Bushrod Washington has offered to teach her.","For the carriage of a trunk by stage to Philadelphia 12/.","Has decided to try the water at the springs and delay his return to Mt. Vernon a fortnight in struggle to regain his health, unless he hears something unfavorable from Mount Vernon--physician in the county doubts that he is consumptive--his head very disordered by rheumatic or nervous complaints--sends the letter by gentleman to Frederick Town [Winchester].","Received his favor by Howell--deep apologies for not sending his share of money from Mr. Cowper--Lewis used it to extricate himself from difficulties brought about by a bond he signed, but has now the money to send George Washington--will give Howell the money and give account of sale of land--denies he meant to go to Kentucky without paying money.","Has been indisposed--will take Harriot Washington to live with her this winter if she comes well supplied with clothes--last time she was there, Harriot often couldn't appear in public because of a lack of clothes--she (Betty) cannot advance any to her because she is supporting 3 grandchildren and may have more--Fielding very distressed--\"his children would go naked if it was not for the assistance I give him\"--her family has been very sickly this fall--goes to visit daughter Betty Carter in Albemarle--change of air may help--will return in a few weeks.","Sends copy of Mr. Cowper's account--payments not up to date--had expected to have Howell bring Washington full amount of money due him, but was disappointed in sum promised by Col. Fontain--will send it all within a few weeks--Howell brings £212.6.5 1/2--will substitute another bond for one of Dr. French's on which payment not received.","On the subject of George Washington's resignation and whether he really would be as happy in retirement as doing good for his country.","Clendinen introduces, to Washington, King Dequen, leader of the Kascashas, and expresses the chief's intent to prevail \"upon the Chiefs of Many [Indian] Nations to Travel with him to you,... Hoping that we may all become the Same people. Firmly United to Each Others Interests.\"","Rental for 1792 on lands in Berkeley, Frederick, Loudoun and Fauquier Counties,--lists tenants and amounts paid--arrearages for years 1791 \u0026 1792--a note by Lewis explains \"The above arrearages have been collected by the Sheriffs and no Executions returned. I have had them fined, and am to have a final settlement of accounts this week.\"","This documents records the accounts of tenants in Berkley, Frederick, and Fauquier Counties.","Will leave tomorrow to carry out Washington's instructions regarding purchasing Major Harrison's land in Fairfax County adjoining the mill tract--doesn't think the land is very valuable--thanks Washington for horse.","Major Harrison of Loudon now has decided not to sell land--seems an honest man--he will get rid of tenants, but must wait until next Fall--title is not clear and he refuses general warrantee--he wants 40 shillings per acre--wants to wait until Congress adjourns in the Spring and Washington comes to Virginia, for Harrison believes that Washington knows more about the title than he does.","Autograph document, in hand of Anthony Whitting, docketed by G.W., laminated, (not examined for watermark).Papers of George Washington - Reel#2. Meteorological account -- work done on each farm, giving division of labor -- work days lost by sickness -- stock increase and decrease -- work of ditchers and coopers -- amount of grain ground at mill. Also a list of the weights of River plantation hogs and remaining mill hogs. A-283.96 ; A-283.","A report of recent work done at Washington's Mount Vernon estate: Digging and planting, cuttings of weeping willow, cleaning and leveling nursery in vineyard, planting fruit trees and leveling gravel walk, gathering haws [red berries of hawthorn].","This document is a report of the recent work done at George Washington's Mount Vernon estate: Spinning, yarn and stocking yarn, making shirts, stockings. Work done by 10 women, all named.","Report on recent work done at George Washington's Mount Vernon estate: Framing and raising corn house, drawing shingles, making brackets, putting axle tree to carts, mending flax brake and hemp brake -- jointing shingles, making pins, painting, etc. Fragment, docketed by George Washington.A note at end of report, \"I will answer your letter by my nex Report.\"","Washington's farm manager reports the bad conduct of Thos. Green, carpenter -- will not use delegated authority concerning Green, because realizes he is necessary -- good men are hard to come by -- suggests an addition of carpenters, or estate will be a long time in improving -- mentions all the buildings that need to be built or repaired -- wishes farms to look neat -- will put up fences and gates -- suggests moving post and rail fence at Dogue Run to make meadow correspond to fields -- new corn house going up at River farm -- will move Rich's house to Muddy Hole, for David's house likely to be blown down by high wind -- engaged planks and scantling for [Dogue Run] barn from Mr. Kenzie -- Green keeps sawyers about the corn house -- poor Maj. Washington cannot recover, but he doesn't consider himself fatally ill -- G.A. Washington desires him to continue building on his house -- has treated Whitting like a brother -- will keep carpenters on G.A. Washington's house until they run out of work and he will order no more scantling -- has planted hedges of honey locust, French furz, and cedar berries, but sheep eat them -- need nettle fences on each side of hedge to enable it to grow -- hedges must be given much care to grow -- advises English thorn imported for live fences and estimates cost -- Lombardy and weeping willow cuttings planted about the Mansion house fences -- River plantation will be hard to fence -- Mr. Stuart advises water fences there -- a batteau is needed for this -- should it be built in Alexandria or by one of carpenters? -- Mr. Butler and he can carry on the hedging and fencing, including the night work -- grubbing proceeds to line of locust trees below Vineyard -- will make it a year of fencing -- little wool to spin -- spinning sewing thread and candlewick of tow -- Caroline unwell -- bled her -- trouble with Charlotte -- whipped and refuses to work -- claims she hasn't been whipped for 14 years -- will try to make seine twine -- deer destroying trees at mansion house, especially mulberry -- ice house not filled -- Dr. Stuart and young man managing Custis estates take plough to White House to use as pattern -- Mr. Ring present manager -- shorts from mill can be ground over as ship stuff or fed to cattle -- high price of flour in Alexandria.","Concerning her sons Robert and Howell who were with the President in Philadelphia, and her niece, Harriot, who was living with her in Fredericksburg. Also inquires about the price of wheat.","Meteorological account of weather at Mount Vernon -- work done on each farm, giving division of labor -- work days lost by sickness -- stock increase and decrease -- work of ditchers, and coopers -- amount of grain ground at mill -- Also, \"clearing the second Vista.\" -- At end in hand of George Washington is an itemized account of sheep and lambs at each farm. Autograph document, in hand of Anthony Whitting, laminated, 4 pages, docketed by George Washington, watermark.","Report of recent work done at Mount Vernon by 4 men in the gardens: Wheeling gravel and dung into the garden; cutting wood lost by snow; dressing hemp.","Report of work recently accomplished at Mount Vernon by 8 named women: Spinning hemp, stocking yarn and shoe thread; making shirts, sheets and shift, knitting stockings. Fragment, docketed by George Washington.","Report of work recently accomplished at Mount Vernon by 8 named women: Spinning hemp, stocking yarn and shoe thread; making shirts, sheets and shift, knitting stockings.","Report of recent carpentry work done at Mount Vernon: Getting new logs \u0026 gutter piece \u0026 shingles for roof \u0026 chimney of overseers house at Muddy Hole -- \"straching\" the well rope \u0026 fixing it to well -- preparing plow -- \"to drawing the brick kill at dogue Runn\" -- mending shoes -- drawing and jointing shingles -- \"to trying up stuff for Bench plains.\"","Drenching rains, fields flooded, mill race broke again, roads almost impassable--Tayler little to be confided in, has kept horse since the Major is away--mill has plenty of wheat--will try to straighten fence from Manley Bridge to the Mill--snows gone, wheat not damaged, but freezing would cause covering of ice--fences and gates can't go in such wet ground--too wet to paint buildings--mixing paints--will let Green have corn--asks whether to continue work on Major Washington's building--Burwell Bassett says Mrs. Fanny Washington will not go to housekeeping--two ships just passed, will probably take flour from Alexandria--Charles' toe may have to be taken off--has called for Dr. Craik--Caroline made a shift for Sarah Flatfoot--2 sheets cut from Oznaburgh linen for there is no change of them while washing.","Just returned from Westmoreland--denies neglect of Washington's business--would have written had there been further developments in the case--Mr. Lee informed Mr. Hooe of judgement, but no injunction has been applied for--concludes with greetings from Nancy.","In hand of Anthony Whitting, docketed by George Washington including; Report on recent work done at Mount Vernon's several farms: Work done on each farm, giving division of labor -- work days lost by sickness -- stock increase and decrease -- work of ditchers and coopers -- amount of grain ground at mill.","Report on recent work done at Mount Vernon by 9 men and 3 boys: Hanging a gate, repairing fishing boat, dressing timber, giving sizes and amounts of timber -- sawing timber, hauling timber, digging brick earth and making brick yard -- painting -- making a batto [batteaux] for fishing.","This report is on recent work done at Mount Vernon by 4 men: Planting evergreen, cleaning, digging, sowing and planting.","Report of recent work done at George Washington's Mount Vernon estate by 8 women: Spinning tow, \"sown shoe maker Thread,\" stocking yarn, winding twine for seine maker, a shift \u0026 knitting stockings, \"making 13 bax\" [bags?].","Letters were delayed--will meet them at Mt. Vernon early next month--estate in good condition--outstanding debts small--property in Berkeley under ignorant overseer and may have suffered--he hasn't sold the crops there yet--overseer on Fairfax property taking liberties--he has a boat and seine for fishing--Dr. Craik's account discharged by corn and wheat Taylor had for sale--desires to live in Alexandria to enable her children to get better education, but looks to Mr. and Mrs. Washington for the guidance to do this or accept their offer to remain at Mt. Vernon--will continue Mt. Vernon chariot in her service, at their suggestion--\"My dear little Fayette shall be given up to your kind patronage whenever you think proper ...\"--sorry to hear of poor Mr. Anthony Whitting's sickness--will leave April 1 for Mt. Vernon--requests permission to leave Harriot Washington with Mrs. Betty Lewis while she takes a trip to Berkeley--brothers are busy so she will be accompanied to Mt. Vernon by Mr. Joe Foster.","Letter with advertisement came late but will go in next week's paper--intended to write by Cousin Washington [Fanny Bassett] but her stay was short--Harriot needs hat, gloves, and shoes--keeps exact account of everything bought and will send it to Washington--money sent from Philadelphia bought Harriot a dress for the Birthnight, \"it must of appeard particular had I refused to let her go, and her having nothing fit for that Purpose ...\"--requests a ticket to the Washington lottery.","Hasn't heard from home in 5 months, and has contracted many debts--a Quaker has threatened to prosecute--is a student of medicine under Dr. Rush--has no dependence on anyone--asks for $300 until his father sends him money from Virginia--although he is unknown to George Washington, he believes Washington knew his grandfather (Washington's first cousin, Warner)--asks him not to make known his request.","Thanks Washington for his offer to write his father--his father's allowance to him is adequate, but has had no remittance for 5 months--he isn't extravagant--encloses letter from man to whom he owes 5 months board.","Sickness prevented his visiting Washington's lands on the Potomac and lots at Winchester and Bath--must stay to make harvest now--will inspect lands after sowing corn and wheat--Major Harrison has decided not to sell his lands--he thinks prices will rise--encloses draft on Philadelphia man given for rent by a tenant of Washington's--asks for letter giving information on lots in Winchester.","Report of recent work done in the gardens at the Mount Vernon estate by 4 men \"Klening\" in the yard, gardens and \"winne Yart\".","This Farm Report (work done on Mount Vernon farms during the week Aug. 4-10) includes: Meteorological account -- work done on each farm, giving division of labor -- work days lost by sickness -- stock increase and decrease -- work of ditchers and coopers -- amount of grain ground at mill.","Report of recent work done at Mount Vernon by 10 named women spinning yarn and stocking yarn, washing, sewing breeches, knitting stockings.","Recent work at Mount Vernon by 9 men and 3 boys: Putting up bedstead and furniture for it, mending blinds in parlor and mending locks--mending \"Dutch fan\"--felling and flattening stocks--building walls at Dogue Run--\"Plastering weightwashing \u0026 painting at ye Mansion House\"--mending equipment.","Received letter and bank note--recent rain great service to crops--wheat being sown--oxen and horses sick, cause shortage of plows--machine for gathering heads of clover for seed has been found--haying--planting grass-- sent Washington all pamphlets by Capt. Elwood found in his study.","Thanks Washington for money he sent her--will buy nothing unnecessary--\"Aunt Lewis has a very large family at present and a great deal of company, which makes my cloaths ware out much faster than if I was in the country where any thing would do to ware ...\"--Aunt Betty Lewis sent letters to Bob Lewis--Cousin Lawrence [Lewis?] left to go to Bath.","A stock printed shipping bill on which is recorded in manuscript the arrival from London on board the ship George Barclay, John Collet master, one case containing a harpsichord to be delivered to His Excellency General George Washington, President of the United States. The document is signed at the bottom by Bartholomew Dandridge, Jr., one of Washington's nephews and secretaries. Washington bought the instrument for his wife's granddaughter Nelly (Eleanor Parke Custis) who played it at their residence in the capital city and then later at Mount Vernon.","Urges Washington to pick another city for session of Congress other than Philadelphia, where a fatal sickness rages [yellow fever]--suggests tentatively Baltimore or New York, especially the latter.","Dr. Stuart's visit so short, she fears he may not have examined her husband [Lund Washington] well enough -- Lund doesn't want to go to Philadelphia for examinatin and treatment of cancer, for his eyesight is bad, and medicine affects nerves so he needs complete rest -- he is extremely ill.","Assures Washington he has power to call legislative assembly in another city and at another time--quotes laws and Constitution--fears and jealousies in various quarters over a new meeting place--hears accounts that conditions are improving in Philadelphia now from yellow fever epidemic.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Deals with legacy left her by brother George William Fairfax (d. 1787) -- declines to pay any debts against Mrs. Mildred Washington Bushrod's (d. 1785) estate -- her husband (Warner Washington, 1722-1790) was not a legatee -- her children were, but they are married. Autograph letter signed, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"H. Washington.\"","Thanks her uncle for the money he sent--she goes to stay with cousin Betty Lewis Carter who has recently lost a child--Mrs. Lewis will come to get her if Mrs. Washington stays at Mt. Vernon this winter and wants her to come there.","Mrs. Martha Washington is awaiting President's word to join him in Philadelphia--very apologetic for troubling him, but wonders can another story be added to the house in Alexandria which George Washington has so kindly put at her disposal?","Expresses gratitude of herself and her husband Mr. Lund Washington for George Washington's part in getting Dr. Gates' opinion -- Gates hasn't arrived in Virginia yet -- Lund's condition growing worse all the time -- can only see light.","Has been in Culpeper all winter with Cousin Betty Lewis Carter--desires enough money for silk jacket and pair of shoes to wear to Birth Night Ball.","Enclosed is deed to be reacknowledged in presence of Mr. Rutherford, as the previous copy is now out of date due to the negligence of Dr. Stuart and Col. Ball--just returned from Berkeley County, seeing Washington's tenants and is on his way to Fauquier whence he will write more fully..","Sends her thanks for the bundle containing such pretty things [probably silk jacket and shoes requested by Harriot in letter of 7 January 1794]--Cousin Bob [Robert] Lewis has lost his little boy [William Burnett Lewis, who had died at the end of November 1793].","Betty writes that Harriot is very pleased with items Washington sent to her from Philadelphia--she is very deserving and takes care of her things--two valuable Negro hands have run away, probably to Philadelphia to be free, and Betty asks her brother's advice in the matter--her next year's crops will be negligible unless they can be returned. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","With apologies for taking up his valuable time, Bushrod sends the draft of an answer on a question having to do with the estate of Mr. George William Fairfax. Bushrod is doing well in law practice in Richmond.","Desires linen and dimity to make petticoats and great coat-- her great coat is so small she can't get it on.","Sends her gratitude for package--wishes for money to make great coat, and for tape and thread for linen--would make coat herself but no tailor will cut it out unless he makes it too--Harriot had borrowed 24 shillings from Aunt Betty Lewis, and asks for Washington's help to repay her.","Has had a bad attack of ague and fever, but is now recovered--thanks Washington for present of a mule--heard news of some dying of yellow fever in Philadelphia again this spring--Harriot received money he had sent her.","Bushrod has word of an injunction against Washington in High Court of Chancery--his answer is needed quickly as the Court sits on 12 May--Bushrod will draw it up and send it to Washington to be sworn to. The injunction deals with suit by Henshaw, arising out of settlement of George Mercer's estate in Virginia.","Introduces Mr. Maund to Washington as carrier of this letter--Bushrod gently reminds the president of his recent letter (22 April) requesting an answer about the suit against him by Henshaw, dealing with estate of George Mercer.","Couldn't write to Washington before with information on his rents, tenants, etc. until High Sheriff of the county handed over rental money--they are enclosed herewith--breeding horses and mules--mentions Washington's lots in Winchester and Bath, and suggests exchange of one of Washington's lots on Potomac for one held by a tenant on the Bullskin in Berkeley--should buy out life leases there from tenant John Dimmett--Lewis fears he might lose land Washington gave him in Stafford because of no clear title.","Washington's letter to Robert Lewis will be carried to him by Cousin [Betty?] Carter who travels to Fauquier--Harriot requests money for summer dresses, or as goods are cheaper in Philadelphia, she would be happy if he would buy them there for her--wants him to know that she does mend her clothing and wear it as long as possible.","Again requests some summer dresses--requests permission to go to Philadelphia to visit brother George Steptoe Washington--Aunt Betty Lewis has ague and fever--she and family go to Berkeley soon--wheat crop is bad in Fredericksburg.","Requests Washington's permission to leave Philadelphia and study law in Berkeley--his actions there are always put under worst possible construction--is in debt now and knows Washington will advance him no more money--says his brother will send money to pay his debts and travel to Berkeley--expresses deep gratitude to Washington.","She thanks Washington for money he sent her to buy summer dresses--and reports that all there are sorry to hear of Washington's accident on his way to Mt. Vernon--she hope he's recovered--Aunt Betty Lewis's family has been ill all summer.","Answers questions Washington raised in letters of 18 May and 18 July respecting his lands to be leased or sold--land on Potomac put up for rent--procured tenant for houses in Bath--rental of lot in Winchester--trouble in buying out leases of tenants in Berkeley--land on Difficult Run--Mr. Muse allowed transfers of leases--money for rents--use of rents to buy out leases of tenants.","Happy to hear Washington is well and cancerous growth on his face is much improved--weather promises very good corn crop--she asks his permission to set her overseer and carpenters to build a corn house--not satisfied with school her children are in as it is too crowded--her son Fayette has been ill.","Lewis writes: \"Casually going into a painter's shop yesterday I there saw some Tent Poles which I was told were for your\" use. Since the usual complaint with these tents is that \"the standards in the middle [are] of a great inconvenience,\" Nicola has submitted a sketch [included] of his own for Washington's consideration.","Writes by Mr. Madison [James ?]--left for Berkeley before receiving answer from Washington because of early conveyance there--has heard Aunt Lewis is ill, but can't go back until Brother George is well enough to take her--very much impressed with new sister [Geo. Steptoe Washington married Lucy Payne, sister of Dolly Payne Madison]--dined with Uncle Charles recently and he is in much better health--refused Mr. and Mrs. [James] Madison's invitation to Philadelphia for fear of angering her dear uncle--thinks Mrs. Madison a charming woman.","Begs Washington for money to buy a stuff skirt and a couple of dark calicoes--she left Berkeley a week ago--Aunt Betty Lewis has been very ill but it recovering.","Lewis writes that the Berkeley and Frederick rents were easily collected because the lands there are productive--those in Fauquier County are hard to collect--deputy sheriffs won't turn over money that is collected--to Mrs. Haney, \"a very genteel old lady\" and cousin of Washington's (probably daughter of his mother's half sister Elizabeth Johnson), he has extended money on several occasions according to Washington's direction--has settled her and her teenage daughter on a tenement of his own, because those of Washington that were vacant will bring at least £30 each--it may be expensive to buy up life leases on tenements, but Lewis would recommend Washington do so because the money will be reimbursed by higher rent in 4 or 5 years.","1 page each for the two copies which are slightly different. This bond is for rent and signed by Cooper and Robert Lewis, Washington's nephew and secretary.","Received Washington's letter with 2 plats of land--he knows little of Washington's land in Kentucky on Rough Creek or of settlement there, but supposes there is some, as he believes Washington's land is near the small town of Hartford, some 18 miles from Vienna--Lewis goes to Kentucky again in April to view his own lands on Green River and will view Washington's at same time--his mother and Harriot send greetings.","She received the money Washington sent--would have sent her thanks before, but was in Culpeper and kept there long by bad weather--Aunt Betty Lewis too busy to write by this post.","Harriott addresses her \"Honored\" uncle with great humility and asks for a pair of stays, a hat \"and a few other articles.\"","Cabot has heard from Judge Phillips--and is happy to report that the young Lees and Brents mentioned in Washington's letters will probably attend academy at Andover, or else at Exeter.","Lewis has just returned from Kentucky--he was unable to see either his own land or Washington's, despite his efforts--he did meet Gen. Spotswood who said he has bought the identical land from Gen. Harry Lee for 4 shillings per acre--Lewis believes it is worth at least twice that--the land has good settlement and a good iron bank on it--he cannot understand what Lee meant by selling it again--300 acres of Andrew Woodrow's should be purchased to improve value of Washington's land--he will purchase it if Washington agrees.","Introduces [John Neale] whom he recommends to overlook the carpenters at Mt. Vernon--he made no definite agreement with him--encloses the agreement that Washington drew up for \"former person\"--he will accept £40--is married with children, which William Washington sees as an advantage because married men stick to their business better than single men.","Letter and draft of his letter of the same date to Washington but with different closing paragraph. Lewis has purchased no leases because of high prices--he encloses rent roll for past year and has deposited £475.10.2 with his aunt--all above amount of rents to go to his account for 1793 rents sent to Philadelphia--finally got judgment for rents held by sheriff and hopes to pay Washington all arrearages owed--discusses lots in Berkeley--will eject several tenants next year from Frederick and make new leases with industrious farmers--apologizes for not staying at Mount Vernon until Washington arrives, but must see to planting wheat.","Account of land rents collected by Lewis for year 1795 on lands in Berkeley, Frederick, and Fauquier County, Virginia on behalf of George Washington. Shows description of land and remarks on land rented by William Collins, Henry Shover, and ___ McIntosh--amounts to £354.5.0.","Difficulty getting peas and vetches--has applied to Lords of Privy Council to permit officers of customs to admit it to entry to forestall another confiscation of American goods--sends along Chicorium Intybus [Intibus, or succory] and bill of lading--Captain Tuttel promises special care to this shipment.","Dandridge, employed at the time as personal secretary to the President, declares his intention to leave the official household and begin a commercial career in rural Virginia, having found city life in Philadelphia intolerable.","Harriot apologizes for asking for more money to buy hat and articles for Birth night so soon after having received \"liberal presents\"--she has been very ill, enough so to require a physician--Aunt Betty Lewis ill with ague and fever.","Lewis reports that he met with unexpected success in rent collecting for Washington's properties \"over the ridge and in this county\"--few have made required improvements--he suggests the life leases be put into hands of lawyer to decide how to proceed--Mr. Muse says Col. Simm of Alexandria thinks leases badly drawn and ejectments won't be supported by court--reports repossession of lots in Frederick and Berkeley, and rental of some lots--difficulties in collecting from sheriffs--Lewis's late cousin Thornton Washington's estate has cut timber on 35 or 40 acres of Washington's prime reserve in Berkeley because of neglect by Mr. Muse in maintaining the lines (Thornton Washington, son of Samuel Washington, inherited rights to cut timber on Lawrence Washington's land, which bordered George Washington's)--Lewis is unable to rent poor land on Deep Run, and suggests procuring situation for sawmill there, for good pine timber on land--he must see Washington on next trip to Mount Vernon.","Harriot reports that she is now at Matapony, where is seldom chance of sending mail--she sends her sincere thanks for money Washington sent her to buy articles for Birthnight.","Bushrod reports that he has received and will retain bundle of papers dealing with the [Thomas Colvill] estate settlement--he will ask for settlement as soon as possible, and explains some possible outstanding issues to Washington--Mr. Keith has furnished some information--has not yet received appraisement of estate--received hogs from Washington and thanks him for them.","Lewis agrees that Washington is wise to wait until September, as described in the advertisement, to sell his land--Kentucky lands rising in value--he hears there was large emigration last year and some of it to Green River, which should help boost value of Washington's land--discusses military lands and state grant lands--land fever can make prices fluctuate--he was unable to purchase Woodrow's inholding within Washington's property yet--Lewis says that Col. Willis's and Gen. Spotswood's horses still for sale, may be at reduced price.","Concerning \"the claims of the Cohnawaga, or Seven Nations of Canada.\" The Seven Nations were an Indian confederacy of Mohawk, Abenaki, Huron, and Onodaga that supported the French during the French and Indian War, and later the British in the American Revolution.","In cypher, Monroe alerts President to interception by French of Washington's letter re XYZ affair. Message also decoded.","Betty writes to Washington on Harriot's behalf, who wants to inform him that Andrew Parks, a merchant of Fredericksburg, has been courting her and she would like to marry him--Betty says that Parks is \"very much respected by all his acquaintances ... a sober sedate young man and attentive to business\"--she has left town for a healthier place which has the advantage of having a mill as well.","Lewis blames delays in his letters on the fact that there are no post riders in this area--since his mother left Fredericksburg, Washington should direct letters to the attorney James Lewis there--he explains not paying Washington money collected so far from rentals--he had wanted to pay in lump sum, but will not remit it as he collects it--denies using funds for own use--Washington's advertisement posted at Court House--describes the property dispute between McCormick and Ariss, one of whom has encroached on Washington's property--it is too late in season to bring Jack to breed in Fauquier County--next season will do so--Mrs. Haney (or Haynie) [G.W.'s kinswoman, see letter of R. Lewis to G.W., Jan. 17, 1795 and R. Lewis's diary for that year] is dying of consumption.","Lewis desires to know, because others have asked him, whether Washington will exchange western lands for some improved estates in this area which might be rented to advantage--he will pursue the purchase of Woodrow's inholding--Mrs. Lewis [Catherine Daingerfield Lewis] has been ill, and that will prevent his going to Kentucky this year.","Mrs. Lewis's [his wife] illness had prevented him from retrieving Washington's letter before now--gives opinion of Andrew Parks as suitor for Harriot Washington--he is an industrious young man with good prospects, but considers their marriage at this time \"madness in the extreme\"--he advises any marriage be put off until Washington can come to Virginia and look into things himself--Washington's letter to his mother sent to Culpeper.","Lewis writes that he forwarded to Howell Lewis, his brother, the papers from Washington concerning debt he owes--it should never have gone to Washington, and Howell considers it a \"rude attempt\" on the part of others to collect their money--they would have been paid had it been presented correctly to Howell--Mrs. Catherine Daingerfield Lewis still ill--they will go to Culpeper for change of air after court terminates in Fredericksburg.","Lewis writes that he tried to obtain possession of land on Accokeek Run in Stafford County, Va. which Washington said (both in person and in a 29 April 1793 letter) he might have, but finds title belongs jointly to Washington and other heirs of his mother [Mary Washington]--Lewis will give up all efforts to obtain it--Mrs. Haney [Washington's cousin, Elizabeth Haynie] died of rapid consumption [see letter of Jan. 17, 1795]--her daughter Sally Ball Haynie cannot find employment because the people in the neighborhood \"are uncommonly industrious and do every thing with in themselves.\"--Mrs. Lewis has taught Sally reading, writing, and useful needlework, etc.--she would make an extraordinary housekeeper for some genteel family--she is welcome to take her board in his house, but he defers to Washington's judgment--sister [Betty Lewis] Carter is delivered of a son [Charles E. Carter].","Powel writes that she cannot harbor resentment after all that passed yesterday, and is determined to dine with him tomorrow, \"when I will endeavor to meet your Ideas with Fortitude\".","Bushrod writes that he is grateful for Washington's bounty [see Writings, XXXV, 107-108 - Washington's offer of some lots he won in a lottery]--the Colville estate business is finally settled by County Court, but this not binding, so he will seek another settlement--Bushrod will take his wife, Anne (\"Nancy\") Blackburn Washington up to Berkeley Springs for her health--he encloses an order to be published in England.","One share (No. 1355) of augmented stock in the Bank of Alexandria. Endorsed on back, \"The within Share was Transferred to Robert Beverley August 19th 1802. M. Sutton B.K.\".","Received the bills--Harriot [Washington] was married July 15, and has gone to her Brother's in Berkeley [Geo. Steptoe Washington]--expects to go to son Lawrence's in Frederick for her health--\"My Dear Brother it is with Infinite Pleasure I here you intend to retire to your owne Home, there I hope you will Enjoy more statisfaction than you Possibly can do in Public Life ...\".","Lewis encloses bill of $100. from his brother Howell--Howell is sorry his uncle should have been troubled by receiving the note for money due [See letter of May 4, 1796, George Lewis to George Washington].","Lewis notes Washington's acknowledgement of the bank note forwarded to him for Howell--he agrees that his brother should have considered interest on the principal--he will see his brother about this on the latter's return from \"over the ridge\" with his family [see letters of Aug. 1 and May 4, 1796].","Meade conveys to Washington a character reference for Mr. [James] Anderson from a Mr. Fitzhugh--Anderson is a man of industry and clever, but advanced in years.","Anderson writes from the Selden family's Salvington Plantation near Fredericksburg that he has received Washington's letter telling of William Pearce's advance of salary from £100 to 100 Guineas--he himself would accept 100 Guineas with house, garden, etc--Anderson believes Washington's superintendent should have an assistant to take over much of writing business inside--he hears that Washington's superintendent \"has as much to do as any one man can execute\"--describes his knowledge of farming and grazing as \"two branches of the same business\" that he \"was bred to from my youth\" in Scotland--he leaves his character reference to others.","Anderson writes that his failure to answer Washington's earlier queries was not caused by deceit--he then relates his background and experience in farming north of Edinburgh, Scotland, in the English border lands, and in America--he came to U.S. in 1791--has seen Mt. Vernon estate--mentions the distillery he runs on Salvington plantation and that he thinks a properly conducted distillery of much gain to owner--mentions crop rotation and the use of manure as necessary components in improving the land--he is content in present situation with Mr. Cary Selden, but would delight in serving Washington if he can make it profitable for both.","Anderson informs Washington that he sent a letter on 11th to Philadelphia--he will be glad to come to Mt. Vernon to see Washington at earliest opportunity.","Anderson writes that he can procure good overseer with experience in \"the management of Negroes\" if Washington's current overseer is leaving--Anderson will shortly take measurements of John Francis Mercer's \"thrashing machine\", so that he can cut timber in winter for mounting one for Washington--suggests cost could be lowered by using Washington's own carpenters and a millwright.","Rec. No. 258 annotated by G.W. \"School Alex £50.0.0--dated, addressed to Charles Lee Esq. in another hand.","Hannah Washington writes to introduce her son Fairfax to George Washington, as he arrives in Philadelphia to study law under Charles Lee--Hannah asks whether Washington \"would sometimes take the trouble to advise him in regard to his moral conduct, as he is much too young to be in such a city, without a guide \u0026 true friend.\"","Bushrod writes that he is just recovering from attack of pleurisy--the deed enclosed not recorded as prescribed by law--no news of Kanawa lands.","Powel offers to pay Washington $1000 for his carriage horses, which she intends for the use of her nephew, on the condition that they are as she describes them--however, if Mr. Adams wants them and will pay full price, she will yield all claim.","Powel writes that she would certainly like to purchase Washington's coach, but that since she doesn't buy his horses for herself, she has no use for the coach--her nephew prefers to follow fashion and wants a new carriage, though Washington's is a superb piece of workmanship and will outlast modern one--Washington's successor is to be legally announced today, and Powel believes that Adams should buy the coach--she will pay Washington cash for the carriage horses any time.","Powel encloses her check for $1000 to pay for Washington's carriage horses, and indicates she does not wish to have them before he leaves Philadelphia.","Powel teases Washington because he had \"without design put into my possession the love letters of a lady addressed to you under the most solemn sanction\"--these letters from Mrs. Washington were found in the writing desk she got from him--she tried to give them to Tobias Lear who was present when she discovered them, but as he refused, she sealed them up and will return them to Washington by whatever means he directs. Includes a self-deprecating note in which she promises to pay Lear $245 for the writing desk and praises Washington's \"wise and peaceful administration for eight years.\"","Erskine writes Washington that he has used his name in a pamphlet he has written about the French Revolution entitled \"Causes and Consequences of the war in France\". He also expresses his great admiration for Washington.","Invoice for certain materials and labor used in the construction of a boat. At the bottom, Humphries has signed (in full) a receipt for the total sum of £55.16.3 ($148.83).","Lewis has made inquiries on Washington's behalf for a workman [housejoiner] desired by Washington, but can find none available now, neither among blacks (who are generally hired out a year at a time) nor among whites (who would come burdened with families to support)--he suggests that Col. Ball might have some such workman whom he will rent out--Mrs. Lewis's health has been bad for several years and growing worse, else they would have visited Mount Vernon already.","Elizabeth Washington writes that she has been informed that she cannot, as had been her custom, get herrings from George Washington's fishing landing--her hands at the ferry landing have only gotten 300 herring--it is too late to apply elsewhere--she asks the favor of 6 or 7000 herrings from Washington's seine.","Elizabeth Washington writes to protest that she only wanted justice done in getting her turn at the fishing landing--when she applied for fish there were two others before her, the fish did not run while her negroes were at the fishery, and then she heard that others were supplied out of order before her--she did not expect George Washington to \"disfurnish\" his own family of their herrings for her--[see letter of April 24, 1797]--can't come to Mt. Vernon to see Mrs. Washington because roads are impassable between Hayfield and Mount Vernon--and while writing the above she has just had word to send negroes down for fish--she thanks Washington for his intervention and says she is now sending the letter only to explain that she wanted nothing more \"than what was the common rule of fishing landings, to have my turn.\"","Samuel Washington writes to express thanks to George Washington for advice (\"there is no person fonder of receiving advice than what I am\")--he states that the money he wants to borrow from his uncle is mainly to pay debts contracted by his father [Charles Washington], particularly to Dr. Stuart--he will come to Mount Vernon in few weeks--wife is expecting a little one at any time [Samuel T. Washington?].","Dr. Craik's bill from Aug. 25, 1797 - June 14, 1799 for £ 97.11.9, for visits to \u0026 treatment of members of G.W.'s family and servants on all the farms--includes visits to attend Mr. Peter's child \u0026 \"a visit to \u0026 attendce on yourself from 21st to 26th and prescription\" £4.0.0--a dozen oranges--\"Bleeding yourself ...\"","docketed by G.W. \"Receipt Doct. Jas. Craik, Bal. $128.88 27 June 1799,\"","Note for the sum of one thousand dollars, in George Washington's hand, signed by his nephew Samuel Washington.","Elizabeth Washington writes to George Washington to clarify her earlier remarks about William Triplett -- she refers to the suit by Thomas Pearson concerning land sold years earlier to George Washington and others by his brother Simon Pearson, some of which now makes up Hayfield farm on which she lives -- her nephew looks for papers relative to land in Stafford and Prince William.","\"Receipted Dec. 18, 1797 by John \u0026 Thos. Vowell. Bill for Shingles, amounting to £8.4.5.\"","Lewis writes a recommendation for Thomas Alsbury, who formerly served Washington \"in the wars with the savages\" and \"in your family\"--Alsbury now wants to lease land from Washington on the Ohio or Kanawha Rivers.","Regrets that she cannot visit Mt. Vernon at this time. Her grandsons, Augustine and Corbin, are sick. Must remain at Haywood. Promises to visit at first opportunity.","Bushrod Washington answers George Washington's legal queries dealing with Thomas Pearson's suit concerning land sold by his late brother Simon Pearson to Washington and others in 1763 [see letter, G.W. to Bushrod W., Oct. 9, 1797]--Bushrod will take the case should it go to a higher court--Gen. Marshall may know something further about the case, as Bushrod met a man named Pearson at Marshall's office recently.","Bushrod records a legal opinion for Washington concerning a suit initiated by Thomas Pearson, against his late brother's estate (Simon Pearson). The suit involved a parcel of land which Washington purchased from Simon Pearson some thirty-five years earlier.","Bushrod sends his uncle a copy of grant requsted--he can't find the Inquisition, but has directed the clerk to continue his search for the document related to Pearson's suit.","Lewis sends orchard-grass seed, a gift from Mr. Francis Whiting, after a 6 week delay for lack of transportation to Alexandria--Washington's tenant on his tract of land above Bath has removed to Kentucky, and the land is being denuded of its valuable timber by the neighboring \"set of lawless rascals\"--Lewis strongly suggests that the land should be rented out to protect the remaining timber--furthermore, Washington's land on Lost Mountain (then in Prince William County, now Fauquier County) is being stripped of bark by tanners working by moonlight on the pinnacle of the mountain--the perpetrators have been caught.","Bushrod writes that he has investigated Mrs. Forbes and found her fully satisfactory for the job of housekeeper at Mt. Vernon--\"She is honest, industrious, \u0026 well acquainted with nice as well as common cooking\"--she never received letters from Washington, however--Bushrod will investigate at the post office--mentions having written earlier about the Pearson suit.","Bushrod writes that he has located and interviewed Mrs. Forbes, who says that her price is $150 a year--Bushrod thinks this is \"extravagant\" for a housekeeper at Mt. Vernon, but that he is persuaded she would do well--he asks Washington to advise him whether or not this will be satisfactory.","Bushrod writes that he has talked with Mr. Brooke and received good references for Mrs. Forbes--he answers Washington's queries about her from his 3 November letter--there is good cook to be sold in Fredericksburg by Geo. Murray--he had cooked for Brooke who says his only fault is a fondness for liquor--Bushrod will ask Murray not to sell him until he hears from Washington--Mrs. Forbes is being directed to head for Mount Vernon as early as the next stage.","Bushrod writes that, having examined the records in the General Court, he finds that surveys were rarely done in cases like Washington's and that he is therefore quite certain that the law is on side of Washington in the Pearson suit--he also encloses an order for settling Washington's accounts as executor of Thomas Colville.","Bushrod writes that Mrs. Forbes' delay in leaving for Mt. Vernon was due to lack of funds--Mr. Brook owes her money but has been out of town--Bushrod will advance money to send Forbes to Mt. Vernon on the next day's stage--Mr. Brook has been very ill and now in back country for his health--Bushrod refers again to the settlement of the Colville estate--Mr. Keith advertises the decree in the Alexandria Gazette for 8 weeks.","Bushrod writes to Washington with a report of what he has discovered about taxes due on Washington's Kanawha land--lands in Kanawha and Berkeley to be forfeited unless back taxes are paid--he urges fast action to avoid having the land seized and sold.","Bushrod writes that the auditor can find nothing further on taxes due on Washington's western lands along the Kanawha and Ohio rivers--the records are in poor shape and the auditor blames the inattention and inaccuracy of the commissioners in that part of the country--Bushrod gave him Washington's paper containing a list of his lands on the Ohio and Kanhawa to check more in detail--there are no other Washington lands returned for non-payment of taxes, and as Bushrod paid the arrearages Washington's property is clear for now.","Parker, who is \"now engaged in [publishing] \"The Journals of Congress\" from the year 1775 to the present time, ...\" asks Washington to patronize his work. \"My undertaking has met with the encouragement of Mr. Jefferson \u0026 the Committee of Congress\" assigned to this project, \"... yet the honor of your name ... will be the greatest satisfaction I can feel.\"","Bushrod advises his uncle regarding several legal problems relating to taxes on Washington's western lands as well as a land title paper concerning a transaction between Generals Lee and Washington. Bushrod also explorers the circumstances of the \"Langhorne Affair.\"","Speaks of his recent loss (the death of his son Augustine). Agrees with Washington's advice to send his remaining children to public school. Corn crop will be low this year. Discusses his knowledge of Washington family genealogy.","Letter regarding agreement between George Washington and Wm. Washington whereby George Washington may purchase 500 barrels of corn annually from Wm. Washington Discussion of terms of sale.","Bushrod writes that he disapproves Washington's deed to General Lee, but has drawn a better one for him to follow--in order to avoid any possible confusion in the future the new one states that the original deed was not recorded in a timely fashion and that the present one is a replacement--they should check the boundaries to see if they are accurate.","Dandridge writes that Washington's is first letter he's received from America except one of a few lines from G.W.P. Custis last fall--he knows Washington is busy repairing houses, farms, etc. at Mount Vernon--he has himself led a retired life in the Netherlands, going to no public entertainments except now and then to the theater, though he has been to Paris--his health has been poor--mentions Elbridge Gerry, Gen. Marshall, and Gen. Pinckney--he will try to procure a good joiner to send to Washington--many Germans go to Amsterdam to get employment or passage to America, and Dandridge has asked a \"merchant of eminence\" to assist in the search for a joiner among them with a good character reference--Dandridge gives his explanation of 1100 and odd dollars which was charged by him to Washington's account for \"losses, errors \u0026c\" as having occurred not in a single year, but over the whole course of his employment by Washington--the 200 some dollars charged against Washington in April 1796 is a little harder to explain.","Lewis writes that he encloses a draught on Mr. James Russell of Alexandria by Mr. Ariss for last year's rent (against Washington's usual practice) because Ariss had been infirm--if the funds are not immediately collectable, he asks Washington to return the draft so that he can follow up--a tenant on one of the Berkeley lots is unable to pay, so another was procured temporarily to take care of growing crop--he asks Washington's wishes about leasing that property--wheat crops in the area and up to the Blue Ridge are virtually destroyed by Hessian fly, there has also been a 5 week drought.","Dandridge writes that he had no success in finding a joiner to send to Washington, despite several applications and having others search for suitable candidates--the danger of war with U.S. leaves country in unsettled state--the Texel blockaded by British ships, and French privateers are swarming the Maese--preparations of U.S. for defense worry French government--Mr. Gerry leaving Paris soon--expectation is for war between France and America at any time--the Congress at Rastadt is dissolving--war on the Rhine expected--\"we hold ourselves in readiness to march\".","Smith writes that he desires to make a vitrified stained glass portrait of Washington like that of His Excellency the president [John Adams]--describes the long-lasting nature of such portraits.","Solicits for his brother William Champe Carter of Albemarle County a commission as Captain in the provisional army or as aide de camp to a general officer--suggests that it would be good to distribute commissions in that area of the state to counteract the attempts by \"a certain character in his route from Philadelphia to Monticello\" [i.e., Thomas Jefferson] to dampen patriotic ardor of people there--he and Mrs. Carter had wanted to visit last spring, but the loss of a carriage and horse is compelling them to postpone that until next Spring.","Marshall writes that his father directed him to pay Washington's back taxes on his land on Rough Creek [Hardin County, Ky.]--discusses arrangements for reimbursing his father--Mr. Rawleigh Colston of Frederick authorized to draw upon Washington for the money--as Marshall's father is aged and infirm, Marshall himself can assist Washington in such matters in the future.","Bushrod continue to keep his uncle informed about the circumstances of the \"Langhorne Affair,\" and his own involvement as a \"dignified observer.\" He assures the General that the man John Nicholas is of excellent character.","Welch writes to Washington that he has surveyed the tract of Great Kanawha land of 10990 acres--it appears to be short 610 acres, so he is going to check it again--also surveyed Cole River tract--30 settlers on land are doing well--immigration is good, though the migrants themselves are poor--he expects many from Pennsylvania--people in the area all support existing constitution.","Original copy of this letter. Dandridge's poor health induces him to resign job of secretary to Mr. Murray, and since Washington helped him get the position, Dandridge wants to let him know--he seeks more a active life--he seeks a subaltern commission in the army of United States--Murray is writing to the President and Secretary of War on his behalf--Dandridge has still had no success in finding a joiner for Washington--\"all communication from this country is quite at a stand except thro Hamburg and England\".","Bushrod writes his recommendation of Col. Heth as a friend of the government and a sober citizen--he mentions the fictitious John Langhorne [i.e., Peter Carr] letter and Nicholas--Gen. Marshall is anxious to visit Washington and Bushrod may accompany him.","Request that his uncle consider Thomas Turner and Capt. Blackburn for military commissions.","Spotswood reports the results of his efforts in securing an overseer, a certain Mr. Garret, for Washington. \"He would not determine whether to receive your offer or not until he returned home and consulted his wife - \".","Snyder writes that some weeks ago he had sent Washington a letter with Robison's Proof of a Conspiracy--since then, he is more confirmed in opinion that groups called \"Illuminati—German Union—Reading Societies—and in France by that of the Jacobine-Club\" are operating for overthrow of this government--many of these groups are of French sympathies and begin by trying to destroy all religion--prays that God, who set Washington \"as a Deliverer of, and Father of his Country\" may keep him safe until this crisis passes.","Encloses letter from Mr. Thomas Marshall Jr. of Kentucky who wishes payment of small balance due his father Col. Marshall from Washington.","Snyder writes to apologize for having sent second letter on 1 October, but he received Washington's letter of 25 September only an hour after mailing his own--\"I rejoice very much that you are recovered from your late Sickness\"--he fears pernicious effects of \"the illuminati\" or Jacobinism on people of the United States--Snyder informs Washington that he recently wrote articles in gazettes under name of \"Cicero\" giving a compendium of extracts form \"Robison's Proofs of Conspiracy\".","Blagdin writes that although Washington will provide glass, painting and ironmongering he cannot undertake to complete the work on Washington's buildings in Washington, DC for less than $11,000.","Samuel writes that he is distressed that his mother (Mildred Thornton Washington) wrote Washington asking for more money--all debts of his father (Washington's late brother Charles) and his estate lie on him now--he is sure he can pay by selling land, but nobody will buy land in these unsettled times, with war with France possible--he hopes to sell at better prices in the next year--Samuel refuses the $1000 Washington offered his mother because that would make creditors all come to him at once and ruin him, \"Whereas if they come on gradually I can have a better chance.\"","Church presents his son, Philip Church, who enters the army under his uncle's (probably Alexander Hamilton's) auspices-- hurch recommends him to Washington's protection.","Rootes writes that he had visited Mount Vernon, but not seen Washington--this follow-up letter requests a certificate from Washington that his late father, John Rootes, served as a captain in Col. William Byrd's regiment in the French and Indian wars--Rootes wants this in order to secure bounty land for his father's service, that his father never applied for.","\"Autograph letter signed, draft. First part of draft is a letter to General Washington of the same date introducing Church, his grandson. In the part of the draft addresssed to the grandson, Schuyler warns him how to approach the general as Church hopes to gain some military favors.\"","Anthony bills Washington for a gold seal, 12 dollars; and repairing buttons, seal and chain, 2 dollars--total, 14 dollars. Receipted by Joseph Anthony.","Re: Spotswood's opinion of the Alien and Sedition Acts and A forgery of Spotswood's name in a previous letter to Washington. Docketed by Washington. Folio size.","Russell writes to Washington that he was mortified to discover that all conveyances for bringing Washington's ram and straw machine from Middletown, Connecticut to Mount Vernon had failed and now that the river is frozen it will take until spring to deliver them--he looks forward to his friend's report on planting wheat in England which Washington procured for him--with the sheep and chaff Engine, Russell proposes sending a \"Ground Borer\" for digging fence post holes--it can also be of use in military operations where chevaux de fries are wanted.","Garland writes to ask Washington for information on land set aside between Great Kanhawa and Sandy River as part \"payment of some Officers and Soilders who was on an Expedition Against the Indians about or before Braddocks Campain.\"","For £ 1.5.0, or $3.33 for 1 bushel blue grass seed and a keg. Receipted by Samuel Simes for Cath. Roberts.","This receipted bill charges Washington £6. for a cocked Beaver hat, a round white hat, and box. Marked \"Recd. pay of C. Biddle for Isaac Parrish,\" by Joseph Parrish.","He writes that he received a copy of an earlier letter to Maj. Harrison [Nov. 4]--desires to take Young Royal Gift to his stable to stand--another Jack in Culpeper now will cut down profits of the stud service--collection of rents goes badly--plight of tenants pitiable--tenants in Frederick and Berkeley mostly paid up--he will come to Mt. Vernon to bring rents and attend the marriage of his brother Lawrence with Miss [Eleanor Parke] (Nelly) Custis.","Trumbull writes that he knows nothing of arrangements for paying amounts due on sets of prints [\"Death of Warren,\" and \"Death of Montgomery\"] sent to Washington from London--he counsels don't send money to England--his brother John has agents (whom he names) handling affairs of the prints in the States--comments on \"malign influence\" in councils of state in Virginia--takes the opportunity of wishing Washington a happy birthday--extends his best wishes to Nelly Custis on her marriage to Lawrence Lewis.","Concerning Washington's recent order for English Crown glass from Alexandria merchants Macleod \u0026 Lumsdon. The glass was not available, and the merchants offered to order it for Washington.","Trumbull writes that he recently sent 4 pairs of his prints, which Washington had subscribed to, by way of the Nancy Davidson--most of the letter is political beginning with \"I trust, Sir! that you are now destined to act a more important part, in this great Drama, than you have done in the former period of your Life: to save again your Country, and to establish her Security and Greatness upon a Basis broad and firm as is the Continent of which She forms a part.\"--he expresses opinions on political situations of Europe, especially England and France--fears French taking over Spanish and Portuguese colonies in America, thereby creating hazard to Americans--it is to America's interest to see that Spanish colonies are inculcated with true spirit of liberty and rational freedom--writes \"that Europe is rotten to the Heart. and that, in Europe, America has not one friend, on whose support She can rely\"--there is one year left in which to act--\"I hope to have the happiness of seeing the Evening of your Life more useful and more glorious than its Noon, and of saluting you My dear Sir, not merely as the Father of the United States but of the United Empires of America.\".","Samuel writes that the executions against him for £300 or 400 are beyond his power to pay, except by selling all his slaves, and then he would be unable to grow a crop which is all he has for the support of two families--if Washington can lend him the money, then Samuel will be enabled to get clear of debt and repay him in the fall by selling land--once free of the sheriff he intends never to go into debt again--his father [Charles Washington] has been very ill.","Samuel thanks his uncle for the letter telling of money to be loaned him, it was seriously delayed in the postal system -- he describes his difficulties in settling Uncle Samuel Washington's estate, as his own father and his uncle John both kept poor accounts -- Bushrod Washington won't help any, and Samuel mentions it hoping that Washington will speak to Bushrod this summer -- Samuel expects a bad wheat crop for the 4th straight year -- he intends to sell all his land \u0026 buy small amount in Culpeper County at low price -- his father Charles Washington is much improved.","Bushrod encloses a deed from Washington to Gen. Lee, and tells him that Lees deed to Washington is being registered -- Washington should send the enclosed one to the clerk of General Court -- speaks of congressional elections in this district that will be close -- Jacobins \u0026 opponents of Federal government spread scandalous assertions against Gen. Lee, who is only recently \"making great exertions\" in his own behalf -- Mr. Tayloe will resign his army commission, and Mr. Thomas Turner has asked that Bushrod intervene with Washington about securing a commission in the cavalry.","Concerning a transaction of corn, whiskey and herrings. Congratulations on General Lee's and General Marshall's election to the Congress.","Conveying 166 barrels of corn and discussing future corn transactions. Mentions his new (third) wife (Sarah Tayloe).","Anderson sets forth his new scheme for managing Washington's farms, to make more profit from them--he compares profits and loss for his new scheme and the older system, showing large edge of profit to new scheme, using the Union Farm as the example although the principles could apply to River Farm and Dogue Run with slight alterations--Muddy Hole should be planted in peach trees--Anderson advocates fewer workers on each, and a new system of crop rotation.","Lewis sends Washington a draught for Mr. Ariss's rent--Ariss's infirmities make Lewis hesitate to be so rigid in collecting his rent, although he is always backward in paying--Lewis will send rents collected--he saw his brother Lawrence and his lady [Nelly Custis Lewis] at sister Carters--Lawrence has sulpher mud on his eye and drinking spring water improves him--this year's hay crop diminished by a monthlong drought in July--last fall's drought and Hessian fly deprived them of seed wheat--corn and tobacco good.","Trumbull comments on the delays in post offices--\"in too many instances there is not that punctual attention to their duty in our post offices which the Public have a right to expect\"--he agrees with Washington's reply to Col. John Trumbull on a project of taking over South America (see letter of March 24, 1799, John Trumbull to Washington)--offers comments on a candidate for presidency--hints strongly that Washington is the only one to unite the party and win for Federalists--expresses his \"hope and trust\" that Washington's life will \"be elongated beyond the term of three core and ten years\"--offers comments on President John Adams.  On letter from Timothy Pickering to Jonathan Trumbull, 29 July 1799","$1.25 for repairing Mrs. Washington's watch.","\"Smith writes to Washington concerning claims of heirs of Robert Stobo to land on account of his services in French \u0026 Indian War--he asks Washington to help the family to get the land due under the claim--Stobo was with Washington at Fort Necessity and was surrendered to the French as a hostage--Smith transcribes a letter dated 19 March 1799 from Alexander McCaul to William Smith, saying land due Stobo can still be claimed. Encloses letter from Alex. McCaul to Wm. Smith, saying land due Stobo can still be claimed. [See letter dated Mar. 19, 1799].\"","Belgium \u0026 \"this Republic\" seem to be fixed as heritage and satelite of french Republic--describes moves of British, Russian, French, \u0026 Austrian armies--Duke of York's inglorious evacuation of the Dutch Republic--this liberates all French troops for campaign on Rhine--will present G.W. a model of the Dutch water-throwing mill, or windmill, such as he sent rude sketches of last summer--may be applicable for draining Dismal [Swamp]--La fayette at Utrecht, won't go to U.S. this autumn.","Letter from three orphaned children of Thomas Washington of [Nevis] Island in West Indies--17 yrs. ago a gentleman in Newcastle upon Tyne wrote G.W. \u0026 sent old papers belonging to them to determine whether they are any kin to him, but received no reply--father had son by 1st marriage, still living in [Nevis]--their mother and father died \u0026 left them destitute--were brought up as servants--asks some small relief, are all married to poor men [The truth of this letter sworn to by Chas. Charleton, Vicar, \u0026 Wm. Jowsey \u0026 Wm. Tayloe, Churchwardens of Parish of Tynemouth [Northumberland].","Powel sends Chevalier Chastelleux's Essay on Public Happiness for his perusal -- hopes it meets with his approval -- knows author will be flattered that the General has read his work. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Mrs. Powel\". Autograph letter, in 3rd person, integral cover, laminated, watermark (D \u0026 C Blau). Dated only \"Wednesday Noon\".","Four documents are bound together: Survey Notes, Washington's surveying notes on a portion of his Mount Vernon property that he has purchased from Sampson Darrell in 1757, 4-5 November 1762; Grant, to Sampson Darrell, 28 November 1694; Letter, Darrell Smith to George Washington, 9 October 1759; Indenture, from Sampson Darrell, 19 May 1760","This ledger includes a list of slaves at the Mount Vernon Plantations, clothing alloted to them each year, inventory of cattle, Nov. 15, 1785, accounts with the several plantations, accounts with shoemakers, overseers, and bricklayers. With other Accounts (including ones from George Augustine and Lawrence A. Washington, Tobias Lear, John and H. Fairfax, and Anthony Whiting).","This is a record of the work done at the various farms making up George Washington's Mount Vernon, reporting the number of hours worked by which workers, just what was being done on each farm during a particular week. Farms include Dogue Run, Ferry Plantation, Muddy Hole, River Plantation, and Frenchs Plantation (or Frenchs Quarter). Work by tailors, carpenters, shoemakers, coopers, ditchers, and millers are recorded separately. Includes \"Fairfaxs Report on House People\" for several weeks. Begins November 1786 and ends in April 1787. At the end of the volume there is a document titled \"Memorandum of things delivered to the different Plantations from the 12th of Apl. 1786, 1786 April 12-August 31\" that begins at the last page and works its way back toward the center of the volume. This used to be bound, but has since been unbound and is just leaves.","These surveys seem to be concerned with a road from the Ferry to Cameron.","This covers the period of the building of the Green house and the final stucco work and painting of the New Room.","Includes \"Skins put into the Vatts,\" \"Articles received into the Store, Articles delivered out of the Store, Rum account of rum received \u0026 doled out (giving reasons in many cases for the dole).","In the handwriting of Tobias Lear (1762-1816), Washington's private secretary, and James Anderson, Mount Vernon's farm and subsequent distillery manager from 1797 to the time of Washington's death in 1799.  Washington endorsed the ledger twice and approved accounts for fisheries, whiskey, shad, and herring.","King James version, containing the old and new testaments. Includes a page located in the book of Jeremiah, inscribed with family genealogical information. It lists the marriage date of Augustine Washington (ca. 1694-1743) and his second wife, Mary Ball (1708-1789), as well as the birth dates of their six children. George Washington, their eldest child, was born \"about 10 in the Morning\" on February 11, 1731/32, according to the Julian calendar then in use. The leather bound volume is missing the title page and has had extensive conservation work completed.","Small book bound in leather, entitled \"The American Repository of Useful Information containing a Calendar of the present Year ...\", engraved on front is \"Autograph of General Washington\" and \"Given to C. Hughes at Mount Vernon, 1825, Judge B. Washington\". Originally pasted in front were two letters, one dated December 24, 1825, Bushrod Washington to G.C. Washington, and one December 23, 1825, George Corbin Washington to C. Hughes [see letters under proper date]. The letter were removed from the diary during conservation treatment.","Bushrod Washington responds that he is glad to have him (George Corbin Washington) and Mr. Hughes to visit Mt. Vernon. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush Washington\". Directed \"By Harry\" [pasted in back of G.W.'s diary for year 1797]. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","George Corbin Washington wrote to Mr. Hughes to confirm that he told Judge [Bushrod] Washington of their intention of dining with him tomorrow [letter found in George Washington's diary for year 1797]. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Compiled by and entirely in the hand of George Washington, the inventory of his late elder half brother's estate lists, by room, furniture, books, and other household items in the Mansion as well as slaves, horses, livestock and other chattels.","Washington leased the two tracts of land that formed his late brother Lawrence's estate, and 18 slaves, from Lawrence's widow Ann and her new husband George Lee for an annual rent of 15 hogsheads of tobacco or the cash equivalent. Document is signed by GW and both Lees, and witnessed by William Fairfax, John Dalton, and Denis McCarty.","In this document, Washington leased the two tracts of land that formed his late brother Lawrence's estate, and 18 slaves, from Lawrence's widow Ann and her new husband George Lee for an annual rent of 15 hogsheads of tobacco or the cash equivalent. Document is signed by GW and both Lees, and witnessed by William Fairfax, John Dalton, and Denis McCarty.","Autograph letter signed. Washington writes about the service and loyalty of the Virginia Regiment during the French and Indian War.","Quit claim deed written on handmade laid paper in the hand of George Washington. The quit claim is by John Carney to George Washington for 200 acres of land at Cliftons, formerly Piscataway Neck, which later became part of the Mount Vernon River Farm. Signed by John Carney (his mark), Lund Washington, Walter Magowan, Eno Williams (his mark), and Thos. Bishop.","Autograph survey and plat signed \"G. Washington.\" Docketed on verso by John Augustine Washington, \"An Including survey of all the Lands left me in Frederick, by my brother Lawrence Washington, done by George Washington Esqr.\" A survey of four parcels of land in present-day Jefferson County, West Virginia.","Docketed on back \"West v Posey Plat \u0026 Report\", in G.W.'s hand, laminated, watermark (crown over heraldic device \u0026 motto, \u0026 crown over GR), oversize document.  [This was part of the original grant to Spencer which George Washington purchased from Captain Posey to help cancel that gentleman's debt to him and others].  The plat showing survey lines is attached to the report.  A cover is attached, docketed \"Papers Relating To Mount Vernon Trace of Land.\"","Original; docketed on reverse in Washington's handwriting, as follows: \"Plats of Sundry Tracts of Land Belonging \u0026 Adjoining those of George Washington Fairfax County.\".","This indenture is the purchase agreement by which George Washington acquired six acres of land from John Posey.  This tract of land was situated along the Potomac River between the mouths of Little Hunting Creek and Dogue Creek.  The document is partially printed and filled out by George Washington in his own hand on June 10, 1772.  Washington signed his name five times within the text, and Posey signed it at the conclusion.  Witnesses John Parke Custis, Jonathan Palmer, Thomas Bishop and another individual, whose autograph is indecipherable, all signed that this document was sealed and delivered in their presence.  An inscription at the bottom of the document states that on October 19, 1772, court was held for the County of Fairfax and this lease was proved by the oaths of the witnesses to be the deed of John Posey.  The acquisition of this document by the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association closes the circle on this important story and piece of Mount Vernon land which is approximately where the wharf of today is located.  It is the third in a series of documents between John Posey and George Washington.  The first two documents, GEORGE WASHINGTON'S SURVEY FOR JOHN POSEY, OCTOBER 10, 1769 (A-481.1) and LEASE FROM JOHN POSEY TO GEORGE WASHINGTON, APRIL 23, 1770 (RM-1022, MS-5650) already in Mount Vernon's possession, demonstrate Washington's longstanding interest in acquiring this tract of Posey's land.  This third and final document, negotiating the sale of the property to Washington, tells the story of his eventual success in acquiring the land and expanding his Mount Vernon estate.    Captain John Posey was a veteran of the French and Indian War, and George Washington's neighbor.  John Posey's home, Rover's Delight, was just a mile downriver, southwest, of Mount Vernon.  Posey farmed his plantation and operated a public ferry across the Potomac to Maryland.  Posey was a friend of Washington's and often joined him in fox hunts and to play cards.  John Posey suffered financial trouble throughout the 1760's and took loans from George Washington as well as other creditors.  For example, on October 1, 1763, Washington took a £700 mortgage on Posey's property.  Over the years the interest on Posey's debts grew and by October 1769 Posey's debt to Washington had grown to nearly 1,000 pounds Virginia currency.  On October 10, 1769, George Washington surveyed the land later purchased in this agreement (see A-481.1).  At that time this portion of land was under dispute between Posey and John West.  As a result of the demands of Posey's many creditors, the remainder of Posey's Virginia property, which was not under dispute, was auctioned off under court order on October 23, 1769.  With the 1769 sale, Washington was recompensed for his loans to Posey and Washington was able to acquire 200 acres of Posey's land.    However, Washington also desired ownership of the small area of disputed land which contained Posey's ferry and fishery.  Fortunately for Washington, Posey soon found himself back in debt.  On April 23, 1770, George Washington began to lease from Posey the land which had been under dispute between Posey and John West.  Washington was interested in leasing this land because it was located adjacent to Mount Vernon and on the Potomac River very close to his fishing and shipping operations.  With this 1770 lease, Washington assumed the management of Posey's land and ferry.  At some point during the following year, Posey resettled in Queenstown on the Eastern Shore of Maryland.  Washington continued to lease this land until finally acquiring it with this purchase document in 1772.  THE PAPERS OF GEORGE WASHINGTON state that the eventual purchase of this tract of land took place on June 8, 1772, because a deed of release from Posey to Washington now in the Rosenbach Museum and Library in Philadelphia carries this date (Colonial Series Vol. 8 187).  However, this official purchase agreement in the collection of Mount Vernon is dated June 10, 1772, and an inscription notes court was held on October 19, 1772.  By the time Washington made this agreement Posey was so broke that Washington was able to acquire the land, as well as Posey's house, ferry and horse-all for 50 pounds (Rees 154).    Witness Jonathan Palmer was George Washington's master carpenter.  Once Washington began leasing Posey's land, Washington had Palmer and his family move into Posey's home.  Washington records this in his diary on May 16, 1770.  It is because of Palmer's place of residence and connection to Posey and Washington that Palmer was eventually selected as one of the witnesses to this purchase agreement.","Inscription with a date of 1774. Then Hanover Co. (now Louisa Co.) Virginia.","Witnessed by G. Johnston, John Thornton, John Gunnell, Matthew Campbell.","Proved at court 16 Nov. 1772, signed by P. Wagoner.","Receipt for £605 on reverse signed by West and same witnesses.","Docketed \"West to Washington Release Nov. 1772 Nov. 18\" etc.","For 484 acres \"Land lying in Fairfax County on the head of Dogues' creek\", part of the tract West's wife Ann Brown inherited from her father who bought it from Zephaniah \u0026 Valinda Wade from the head of Dogue Run creek to W-n's stone mill house etc. for £605.","When George William and Sally Fairfax moved to England before the Revolutionary War, they asked their neighbor and friend George Washington to help them rent their Belvoir estate and sell the mansion's furnishings. On August 15, 1774, Washington administered an auction of their furniture, utensils, and books and docketed this inventory titled Sales of Furniture at Belvoir. This document includes items listed for sale, their selling prices, and purchaser's totals. Purchasers listed include Washington and his stepson John Parke Custis. George Washington was the high bidder of the event, spending a grand total of £169.12.6, over half the total receipts. Autograph document, one-page folio, docketed by George Washington on the verso.","Letter, 1777 March 12, in Alexander Hamilton's hand, from George Washington, Morristown, N.J., to Lt. Col. David Grier of the 7th Pennsylvania Regiment ordering him to submit a complete return of his regiment and to take new recruits who have not had smallpox to Philadelphia where they would be inoculated against the disease.","Date on original catalog card appears [1783].","Subdivisions of fields of Ferry and French's farm--on reverse is an explanation--in another hand, of the alterations in the arrangement of the field.","Signed by Wm. Barry and Sarah Barry. No witnesses.","Receipts for money signed by Wm. Barry on reverse.","Attested on reverse by P. Wagener, Comm. of Court.","\nDeed for part of original Spencer grant, which had been sold to Zephaniah Wade \u0026 descended to William Barry--\" ... William Barry and Sarah his wife for and in consideration of the Sum of three hundred and fifty pounds ... grant bargain ... unto the said George Washington ... all that moity of the remainder of the said five hundred acres of Land ... which upon the survey then made was found to contain one hundred and eighteen acres ...\""," Printed mss., blanks filled in by G.W., laminated, oversize document, watermarks (armed figure, rampant lion with arrows, matto \"Pro Patria\").","Signed by Geo. and Elizabeth Muse. Witnessed by Peyton Sterns, Jno. Hawkins, John Pendleton, Henry Pendleton \u0026 [J. Sims?].","On reverse, in G.W.'s hand is Receipt for the £20 \u0026 \"a Tract of Two thousand acres of Land lying in the county of Botetourt, on the River Kanhawa, which together is in full for the within mentioned Land.\" Singed by Geo. Muse.","Proved on April 20, 1784, in Richmond by J. Brown, clerk.","George Muse and wife Elizabeth \"... for and in Consideration of the Sum of Twenty pounds Current Money of Virginia, and other valuable considerations ...\" convey to George Washington \"a certain tract of Land containing Three Thousand three hundred and twenty three acres in the County of Botetourt, on the East side of the Great Kanhawa River ...\"","Signed by John Arris, Witnessed by John Gaunt, Edwd. McCormick \u0026 Francis Waller.","George Washington's signature does not appear; probably clipped for autograph.","On reverse, docketed twice, \"John Ariss to George Washington 700 Acres rent £60 and to pay Land Taxes\" in hand of [G.A. Washington ?].","A grant \"for and during the Lives of the said John Ariss and his present wife Elizabeth Ariss Seven hundred Acres of Land, lying in the County of Berkeley on the Waters of Bullskin being Part of Several Tracts had by Deeds from the Proprietor of the Northern Neck ...\" for \"Sixty Pounds...to be paid in specie on the Twenty Fifth day of December in Each and Every Year ...\"--also contains specifications for concerving timber on the land \u0026 planting trees, grass, and building houses.","Document signed by George Washington, George Gilpin, and John Fitzgerald listing about 85 employees of the Potomac Company. The employees include 7 overseers, 2 borers, 2 carpenters, 2 blacksmiths, 1 coaler, and 68 laborers. There are three women on the list - Nurse Margaret Cosgrove, Cook Mary Twinch, and Washer Polly Firth.","Portion of a large folio document containing approximately half of a survey of Ferry Plantation and 2 crop rotation tables for 1787 and 1797, entirely in George Washington's hand.","Engraved Society of the Cincinnati certificate for James William, Esquire of Virginia. As president of the Society, George Washington signs the document at Mount Vernon on March 1, 1787. The document is also signed by secretary Henry Knox. Certicate is mounted to a board and has some staining and a tear.","List of workmen employed at the Great Falls by the Potomack Company digging the C\u0026O Canal. Columnar style. Includes names, occupation, number of days, rations and total amount due in Virginia currency. George Washington as an incorporator of the Potomac Company along with the signatures of John Fitzgerald and George Gilpin appear on the reverse authorizing payment. Additional note from overseer Richardson Stuart regarding the final balance. Autograph document, 1 page.","Survey by George Washington of distances from Cameron to Colchester.","Key to accompany 1788 map of roads in MV area (also in MV collection) a summary of existing roads and recommendations for improving roads."," Document signed, docketed by Washington. Body of text in handwriting of Bartholomew Dandridge. Witnessed by Dandridge and signed by Green.","Renewal of Green's yearly contract as overseer for the slave carpenters at Mount Vernon.","Ledger account of kitchen staples purchased for the Presidential household in Phila. for Mar. 3-16, 1794, entirely in the hand of GW. A leaf from ledger in oversize manuscripts which begins Apr. 1794.","Day by day account in G.W.'s hand, of amt. and price of each item of food bought during the period--for month of June, no day by day account is included, but a total of each thing for 30 days of June.","Printed Broadside.","Signed in print by George Washington.","Some of George Washington's land at Mount Vernon to be sold or rented.","Presidential land grant issued by U. S. President George Washington to Samuel Eddins for his service in the Virginia Regiment. The grant consists of 1000 acres of land located northwest of the Ohio River, between the Little Miami and Sciota Rivers. Embossed paper wafer presidential seal at lower left. Document signed by George Washington and Secretary of State Timothy Pickering, 1 page.","Lists Mount Vernon enslaved people, their relationships, occupations, and place of residence on the estate -- a list of \"the negroes hired from Mrs. French.\" Autograph document, entirely in hand of George Washington, oversize document, laminated, George Washington's complete watermark. | Date on original catalog card appears [1799][July]. | [Probably prepared for information of his executors at the time he was drawing his will in July, 1799]. |","Washington writes that the recent death of John Airess, who had leased one of the Shenandoah farms, may give Lewis an opportunity to take over the lease. This in turn would give Washington a chance to transfer some slaves from Mount Vernon. He mentions that \"Mrs. Lewis has a girl born.\" See also GW to R. Lewis, 8/18/99.","Pair of plans for crop rotation and the plowings it required in the hand of George Washington. One plan is neatly headed \"Rotation by AW with the Plowings necessary to carry it into effect.\" The initials may refer to John Augustine Washington (1736-1787), for whom this plan may have been devised. The second plan is similarly headed \"Rotation by CW...,\" and was perhaps intended for Corbin Washington's use. Both plans are based on 75 acre plots of farmland. The number of days to plow or harrow the plot is carefully tabulated at the right of the list. In the lower part of each plan, Washington lists, month-by-month the sequence of plowings and harrowings, to calculate the labor needed.","Partial document of a plat of Mount Vernon, 'Old Plat of the Grounds in the NE part of the Pasture of Mount Vernon from the Summit of the Hills on which the Log'd Cabbins are.' Page one is the survey, page two includes surveying notes in Washington's hand.","Map with notes and 'A table of explanation this platt.' See 1748, March 29, Depositions in the Suit of Thomas Marshall against Samson Darrell [W-243/A-D]","Signed by Law Washington and witnessed by Mary Washington, Sam[uel] Washington, Charles Washington, John Washington, Martha Posey, \u0026 W[illiam] Fairfax.","Proved July 7, 1752 in Spotsylvania County.","\nConveying 3 lots in Fredericksburg.","His friends in Wmsburg, including Speaker, desire to see him \u0026 have him accept command of troops to be raised--if he will proceed on expedition \"twoud give a general satisfaction to our Country.\"--Assembly has voted £40,000 \u0026 1200 men immed. raised --\"I believe, were you present, that the greatest regard wou'd be shewn any proposals you shou'd think proper with regard to the expedition.\" Congratulations on his safe \"arrival among us\" [after Braddock's expedition] --condolences on his late illness.","Letter to be delivered by Mr. Harrison who accepts invitation to camp--lists letters received from G.W.; never received others--some \"villon\" is intercepting letters--mentions construction \u0026 appearance of \"wash house\" which G.W. does not intend as a wash house--Jenifer Adams has sold timber off land--bad rains washed out nearly completed tumbling dam--coopers \u0026 miller again at work on it--sowing wheat delayed by rains--Bennett Jenkins from western lands arrived--claims Simpson \u0026 Crawford didn't pay him--paid in Pa. currency--Simpson \u0026 son coming to Mt.V.--bought 6M 20d nails and 4000 ft. of inch plank--\"by the time the House is finishd that is now just Raised, we shall not have one foot of inch \u0026 1/4 plank left beside what is put away for the addition of the great House\"--bricklayers doing garden wall \u0026 chimney of wash house--stucco man still working on dining room--\"the ceily. is not clumsey, I think it light \u0026 handsome it is altogether worck'd by Hand which makes it tedius - as to puty. down the plaster in the new Room, it will not make two days odds in his doing the Room, for he can plaister in one day more than our two men can in a week.--if the sides is done in plain stoco it will not take him long, as to the seilg. I can form no judgment how long it will take him ...\"--Mrs. W. wants it finished so she can get into it this winter--she will talk to Col. [Fielding] Lewis about it--Webster making bricks--John [Broad] \u0026 the taylor \u0026 negroes sick--Mrs. W. not afraid of [Lord] Dunmore--valuables packed in trunks to be moved quickly if necessary--his papers will be sent away anyway--Sears still sick.","Sent word to Mrs. W. at New Kent informing her to come to camp--expect her here immediately--discussion by Md. and Alex. residents of plan to blocade river--Indian Head best place--\"Captn Boucher [said] he woud undertake with 3 ships [sunk] to stop the Channel so that no ship of Force coud get up the River ...\"--Mrs. W. packed his papers in a trunk to be sent to Capt. McCarty's for safe keeping--she gave him key to G.W.'s study but he won't touch anything there except in emergency--what to do with Col. Mercer's papers?--John West, Mr. Harper, Mr. Wilson ask for money owed them--Bishop needs money--Dr. Crail's negro came with news from over the mountains--Val Crawford comes, feels it useless to keep building on G.W.'s land there because of danger of British burning everything--should he grind wheat?--Jenifer Adams offers to rent Md. land--Col. Mason very ill since convention--Lund thinks Mt. V. very easily defended by 50 men--will consider making salt peter--Custis and wife with Mrs. W. in New Kent--Knowles is well, Webster sick, John Barry dead.","A plat and survey by Hezekiah Veatch, assistant Surveyor of Montgomery County, by request of Francis Deakins \u0026 Benjamin Jones, of Woodstock Manor, divided it into 2 equal tracts, correcting lines in a survey made in 1782 -- Signed statement by Deakins \u0026 Jones \"By request of the President of the United States and Colo. Mercer we have divided Woodstock into two Lots of Equal Value as per the above plat \u0026 certificate\". This land was conveyed to George Washington on 1 April 1793 by John Francis Mercer, his wife Sophia Sprigg Mercer, and by James Steuart and his wife Rebecca Sprigg Steuart in payment for a debt owed him by the estate of Mercers father, John Mercer.","Description of rental terms for River, Union and Dogue-run farms--all will rent for the same amount-terms for Muddy hole will be slightly less-leases will run for 14 years-rent will be paid in the form of wheat (or cash equivalent)-.","Also, included in document is GW's ideal rotation plan for a farm with six fields-gives annual production of crops and the possibilities for financial reward on the part of the tenant farmer.","This printed document is a patent for a method of controlling tides, signed by George Washington as President, Thomas Jefferson as Secretary of State, and Edmund Randolph as Attorney General.","Detailed hand-colored map of New England, compiled by Braddock Mead (alias John Green) and published by Thomas Jefferys in 1755. Green was an Irish translator, geographer, and editor, as well as one of the most talented British map-makers at mid-century. This map is a George Washington original edition and was part of Washington's personal library.","Discusses receiving a chair commissioned by the Powels for the Washingtons, which Washington believes are \"handsome and neat.\" Also discusses the state of his crops.","Special Collections at The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon","United States. Continental Army. Rhode Island Regiment (1st)","Potomac Company","Pope and Cadle","Mason, Fenwick and Company","Macleod \u0026 Lumsdon","Society of the Cincinnati","Custis Family","Fairfax family","Washington, George, 1732-1799","Washington, Lawrence, 1718-1752","Dinwiddie, Robert, 1693-1770","Fairfax, George William, 1724-1787","Alton, Jonathan","Bassett, Burwell, 1764-1841","Custis, Daniel Parke, 1711-1757","Churchill, Henry, 1732-1760","Carey, Robert","Waller, Benjamin, 1716-1786","Lee, George, 1714-1761","Bassett, Burwell, -1793","Boucher, Jonathan, 1738-1804","Mason, George, 1725-1792","Custis, John Parke, 1754-1781","Posey, John","Posey, Hercules, 1748-1812","Carlin, William, 1732-1820","Peyton, Craven","Custis, Martha Parke, 1755-1773","Fairfax, Bryan Fairfax, Baron, 1736-1802","Savage, William","Mason, Thomas","Herbert, William","Washington, Martha, 1731-1802","Washington, Lund, 1737-1796","Ewing, James, 1736-1806","Ridley, Catherine Livingston, 1751-1813","Clinton, George, 1739-1812","Greene, Nathanael, Major General, 1742-1786","Navarro García de Valladares, Diego José, 1708-1784","Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814","Alden, Judah, 1750-1845","Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804","Greene, Christopher, 1737-1781","Rochambeau, Jean-Baptiste-Donatien de Vimeur, comte de, 1725-1807","Tallmadge, Benjamin, 1754-1835","Pickering, Timothy, 1745-1829","Powel, Elizabeth Willing, 1743-1830","Chastellux, François Jean, marquis de, 1734-1788","Harrison, Benjamin, approximately 1726-1791","Trumbull, Jonathan, 1740-1809","French, Penelope Manley, approximately 1739-","Mifflin, Thomas, 1744-1800","Gordon, William, 1728-1807","Washington, George Augustine, approximately 1759-1793","Henry, Patrick, 1736-1799","Weissenfels, Frederick","Lewis, Robert, 1769-1829","Davenport, Joseph, 1760-1804","Powel, Samuel, 1738-1793","Trumbull, John, 1756-1843","Muse, Battaile","Gilpin, George, 1740-1813","Humphreys, David, 1752-1818","Sprigg, Robert","Peacey, William","Peale, Charles Willson, 1741-1827","Charles (Ditcher)","Washington, John Augustine, 1736-1787","Weedon, George, 1734-1793","Washington, Bushrod, 1762-1829","Stuart, David, 1753-1814","Fitzgerald, John, -1799","Corre, Joseph","Lafayette, Marie Adrienne de Noailles, marquise de, 1759-1807","Lear, Tobias, 1762-1816","Ball, Burgess, 1749-1800","Hunter, William, -1761","Davis, Tom, active 1792- (Bricklayer)","Lee, William, approximately 1752-","Whitting, Anthony, -1793","Martin, Josiah, 1737-1786","Washington, Hannah Fairfax, 1742-1804","Staphorst, Nicholaas van, 1742-1801","Parker, Thomas, 1761-1820","Hooe, Robert Townsend, 1743-1809","Washington, William Augustine, 1757-1810","Young, Arthur, 1741-1820","Lear, Frances \"Fanny\" Bassett Washington, 1767-1796","Crow, Hyland (Overseer)","Mercer, John Francis, 1759-1821","Lewis, Howell, 1771-1822","Pearce, William (Farm manager)","Willis, Francis, 1745-1829","Lee, Frank, -1821","Lee, Lucy (Cook)","Will, 1739?- (Muddy Hole Farm)","Muclus, William","Isaac, active 1773-1799 (Carpenter)","Smith, Joe, approximately 1778- (Carpenter)","Doll, 1747?- (Union Farm)","Sam, 1759?- (Cook)","Davis, Betty, active 1792- (Spinner)","Ruth, 1729?- (River Farm)","Hannah, 1739?- (Dogue Run Farm)","Kate, active 1779-1799 (Muddy Hole Farm)","McKoy, Henry (Overseer)","Boatswain, -1794?","Donaldson, James (Carpenter)","Austin, 1757?-1794","Jasper, Dick, active 1786-","Pearson, Eliphalet","Fanny, 1769?- (River Farm)","Paul, 1763?- (Union Farm)","Cyrus, 1775?- (Carpenter)","Ben, 1777?- (Carter)","Richardson, Joe (Postilion)","Butler, James (Overseer)","Ben, 1729?- (River Farm)","Stewart, David","Law, Thomas, 1756-1834","Caesar, 1749?- (Union Farm)","Carrington, Edward, 1749-1810","Carroll, Charles, 1737-1832","Branham, Caroline, 1764?-1843","Anderson, James, 1745-1807","Sinah, 1772?- (Mansion House Farm)","Richmond, approximately 1778-","Greenwood, John, 1760-1819","Custis, George Washington Parke, 1781-1857","Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839","Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834","Stoy, William, 1726-1801","Sheels, Christopher, 1776-","White, Alexander, 1738-1804","Adams, John, 1735-1826","Bordley, J. 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Signed \"Washington, SCC\" (for Surveyor of Culpeper County), this survey details 350 acres on the border of Augusta County, Virginia, along the Cacapehon (Cacapon) or Lost River.","Signed \"Washington, SCC\" (for Surveyor of Culpeper County), this survey details 400 acres of Augusta County, Virginia, along the Cacapehon (Cacapon) or Lost River.  The left section of the document's text has been lost, but a masterfully drafted plat and a scale of poles are intact on the right side of the page.","Henry Trenn binds himself to pay £50 unless he \"make or cause to be made unto the above sd. Lawrence Washington ... a Lease for the Term of nine hundred ninety \u0026 nine Years of all the Land which is at this present overflowed by the sd. Washington Mill Dam included within the sd. Trenn Bounds on Dogue Runn ...\"","Signed \"Washington, SCC\" (for Surveyor of Culpeper County), this survey details 400 acres of Frederick County along the North River.  These lands originally belonged to George Nixon who assigned them to David Wood, on behalf of Daniel Wood.  The latter assigned the lands to Dr. James Craik, George Washington's friend and physician, and Philip Bush in 1771.  Washington recorded the survey in his field book on April 14, 1750, but may have incorrectly dated the finished document which reads June 14, 1750.  It is one of 49 he completed within a month beginning on March 30, 1750.  ","Chainman John Lonem is also named on the survey.  Washington frequently worked with Lonem, who was known as a reliable and speedy worker.","Land survey for 730 acres in Frederick County, VA, by George Washington for John Grub. Autograph document signed, 2 pages.","Plat of 360 acres, with prose description of measurements on adjacent leaf.","Plat map--Long Marsh Run 633 acres.","Land survey with 2 plat maps by George Washington for Gersham Keyes, detailing two tracts of land on Evitts Run in Frederick County, VA. One tract contained 109 acres and one 100 acres, which was part of a land parcel granted to Lawrence Washington, George Washington's half-brother. Three additional names listed of those who assisted with the survey - Robert Worthington, Michael Sweim (chainmen -'C.C.') and William Davis (marker - 'Mr.'). The first two lines at the upper left, not in Washington's writing, describe conveyance 'by deeds from Mr. Lawrence Washington to Keyes' with an added date of August 14, 1751. Autograph document signed, 1 page.","Partial land survey, missing plat, by George Washington for Benjamin Rutherford, concerning 292 acres between the head of the South Fork of Bullskin Run and Opequon Creek in Frederick County, VA (now Jefferson County, West Virginia). Two additional people are listed in the document: James McCarmick and John Ramsey (C.C.- chainmen). Benjamin Rutherford assisted with the survey as the marker 'Mr.' Docket indicates that this land was later granted to George Hyatt. Autograph document signed, 2 pages.","Partial land survey, plat map only, by George Washington for William Mullin concerning 247 acres on Mill Branch, a branch of the Cacapon River in Frederick County, VA (now Jefferson County, West Virginia). Docket indicates that this land was later granted to Thomas Hollowell. Autograph document, 2 pages.","A survey of 269 acres made for the tract's future owner, William Nayler. The land on the Cacapon River which is now the NW border of West Virginia and Virginia","Washington wrote this letter to Lieutenant-Governor Dinwiddie as he prepared for his first military appointment, an expedition with 160 soldiers to the forks of the Allegheny, Ohio and Monongahela Rivers. He requested supplies, uniforms, clarification of pay for troops, and offered his personal observations of Native Americans.","This document divides Lawrence Lewis' slaves between Col. George Lee and the brothers of Lawrence Washington. It is signed by GW, George Lee, Ann Lee, and Aug. Washington. Witnessed by William Fairfax, George William Fairfax, Robert Merrie, John Dalton, Thomas Plummer, John Tuberville, John Carlyle, Sarah Carlyle, and Bryan Fairfax.","Washington wrote to Smith and provided a list of subscribers, including himself, to the American Magazine and Monthly Chronicle for the British Colonies.","Documents detail trial charges of Joseph Stevens. Signed by Zachary Lewis A court document giving outcome of the trial is also included, Feb. 1758. Trial held in Caroline County, Virginia.","George Washington wrote this letter to George William Fairfax to inform him of Major Grant's unfortunate expedition to Fort Duquesne. Washington describes the circumstances of the attack, the significant number of men and officers killed, and concludes: \"It is with infinite pleasure I tell you that the Virginians, Officers and Men, distinguished themselves in the most eminent manner - that the General has Complimented me publickly on their good behaviour, and that every Mouth resounds their Praises. The Highlanders and them are become one People, shaking each other by the hand wherever they meet tho. perfect stranger's.\"","Expects to be up [to Mount Vernon] tomorrow -- Miles sent to get key from Col. Fairfax -- Alton to get house in order, make fires in lower rooms and air them -- two bedsteads put up, one in hall room, one in little dining room -- get out chairs and tables and clean and rub them and stair case -- find eggs and chickens and \"prepare in the best manner you can for our coming.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, \"Given to Mr. [ ] Clemson - January 24th 1832 at Mount Vernon by Mrs. Jane Washington supposed to have been written soon after his marriage and Braddocks defeat.\"","Court decrees that Sale of William Clifton's lands to Thomas Colville and George Johnston to be put aside, and lands are to be sold at public auction to pay off his just debts to Charles Carroll and other defendants. Washington G.W. bought this land at auction, and it became his River farm.","Autograph letter signed. Washington writes to his brother-in-law Burwell Bassett. The letter was carried to Fredericksburg from Mount Vernon by Miles Richardson, who had been one of Washington's batmen in the Virginia Regiment during Forbes' Campaign of 1758. Richardson was hired by Washington, most likely as a valet, from January 1, 1759 – May 10, 1759.","Written within the first year of Washingotn's marriage to Martha Dandridge Custis, the letter mentions visiting John Mercer to sort through papers related to the estate of Martha's late husband Daniel Parke Custis. Washington writes that he will bring Martha with him on the visit in case she is needed to answer any lingering questions about the Custis estate.","Washington also asks Bassett to procure a horse brand for George William Fairfax from James Danworth and to purchase canary seed for Martha's birds. This is the earliest known reference to pets at Mount Vernon.","Sending an envoy to pick up a Chestnut mare which Colonel Bassett has purchased. Urges him to visit at Mount Vernon.","List of sundry goods ordered by George Washington consisting of a variety of items inlcuding furniture, textiles, clothing, food, and tools. Many of these purchases are related to Martha Washington and her two children, John Parke Custis and Martha (Patsy) Custis, due to the Washingtons' recent marriage.","\"I endeavourd to find out the true bounds of my Mount Vernon Tract of Land - but not knowing where it divided from Spencer's part of the River, nor being able to find harrison cornr Ash mentiond in his Deed to stand on the River side at the Mouth the Blind Pocoson - I began at two Ash trees and Elm ...\"","Weekly reports of work done by carpenters, with prices charged on most \u0026 for whom work was done--also account of breeding mares (?) and acct. of staves, tools, nails, leather, etc. loaned or given out--acct. of days of work done by John Askew, list of things needing to be repaired by carpenters--quantity of cider, brandy \u0026 peach mobey in each still--\"An Account taken of the Days which John Askew missed working for Collo. Washington in the Six Months pr. agreement which says is to be made up by the said Askew ...\"--Brandy delivered to Thomas Nichols.","The letter deals with Washington's negotiations for the River Farm, then called Clifton's Neck. Clifton has sold land to Mr. [Thomson] Mason for a greater price after promising to sell it to him first--was told that Clifton had no clear title to land--nothing in writing, but terms agreed on--George Washington thinks only equitable way is to put up land for public auction, so all disputants will have equal chance to purchase it.","Land document written and signed by George Washington regarding his ownership of Mount Vernon. This document was the final rent payment before George Washington full inherited the property.","Reports the sale on behalf of the Commissioners, G. Fairfax, G. Washington \u0026 Chas. Green of the Clifton tract to George Washington at auction for L1210.","Notice of the sale of the Clifton Land [River Farm] to [George] Washington","Statement of cash and bills paid and in hand as a result of Court order in Chancerty pursuant to suit of Clifton vs. Carroll and others.","George Washington writes to Robert Cary and Company, British creditors, about the severe drought and therefore the inability to grow tobacco and grain this season. George Washington also shows frustration with the time it takes to receive supplies from Great Britain and to ship his crops to them.","Mountain road lottery ticket","Moutain Road ticket","12 month ticket signed by George Washington as an official of the lottery. Tickets were sold to raise money to open roads from Virginia West to help in the settlement of the West.","Engraved ticket, signed by George Washington as an official of the lottery. Purpose of the lottery was to raise money for Virginia to build roads to the western part of Virginia, thus opening up tracts of land further west for development.","Engraved ticket, signed by George Washington as an official of the lottery. Purpose of the lottery was to raise money for Virginia to build roads to the western part of Virginia, thus opening up tracts of land further west for development.","Engraved ticket, signed by George Washington as an official of the lottery. Purpose of the lottery was to raise money for Virginia to build roads to the western part of Virginia, thus opening up tracts of land further west for development.","Engraved ticket, signed by George Washington as an official of the lottery. Purpose of the lottery was to raise money for Virginia to build roads to the western part of Virginia, thus opening up tracts of land further west for development.","Handwritten receipt for the purchase of a horse \"for the use of Master Custis.\"","\"Invoice of goods to be sent to Geo. Washington Potomack River, Virginia\"--items ranging from nails and curry combs, and almonds and raisons to lace, ribbon, silk, and a coat made up for a \"middle sized woman.\"","Sends [Latin] books to Master [John Parke] Custis, who forgot them--[Jacky's] illness (worms)] call Dr. Mercer if symptons return--how is the boy taking his unaccustomed absence from home:--does he need anything?--his bed and bedding--didn't mean for [Boucher] to give [Jacky] special indulgence or partiality, but feels he should have as little disapation and indulgence as is necessary to good health and spirits--he meant merely that if [Jacky] were kept under [Boucher's] eye he would benefit from [Boucher's] good examples--however, he realizes every parent's anxiety for child makes same request--so withdraws his request--[Boucher's] letter to Revd. Mr. Addison forwarded by Dr. Ramney","\"To the Revd. Mr. Baucher in St. Mary's parish Caroline City\".GW, doting stepfather, sends absentee excuse for Jackie Custis's late return to school after the holidays.","George Washington's land agreement with George Mason, dated April 21, 1769.  George Mason lived at Gunston Hall, which is located just below Mount Vernon on the Potomac River in Fairfax County.  Surveys inherited in Washington's day were often inaccurate and this land agreement settled a long-standing dispute concerning the boundary line that divided Mount Vernon from Mason's property.  This folio incorporates both a legal contract and the elements of a survey that Washington himself undertook in 1769 to settle the inaccurate western boundary of the lands between Dogue Creek and Little Hunting Creek. The one page document is written in a clerical hand and is endorsed with George Washington's signature.","A caring and involved father, George Washington wrote this letter to his stepson's tutor, the Reverend Jonathan Boucher. In it he instructs his ward's tutor to enroll John Parke Custis with a particular dancing master. Written from Mount Vernon on April 24, 1769, Washington states, \"In respect to the Dancing Gentry, I am glad to find you have such choice of them, …Newman...I have heard him well spoken of as a teacher in that Science… you will be so good therefore Sir to enter Mastr Custis with Mr. Newman for a year or otherwise, as he may form his School.\"","Financial ledger account written by George Washington and documenting transactions between Washington and John Posey, from October 1765 to June 1769. Includes a 1767 bond between Posey and George Mason with George Washington as security. As a result of the forfeiture of this bond, Washington acquired enslaved people as well as 'sundry stock, goods [and] chattels' from Posey. Hercules Posey was one of the enslaved people acquired through this transaction. Washington signs at the conclusion 'E. Excepted pr Go: Washington, Copy of an Acct given to Mr. Grayson, Sept'r 19th 1769'. Autograph document signed, 1 page.","Plat \u0026 Memorandum of a survey made by George Washington for Capt. John Posey","Moneys expended and received on behalf of George Washington by [probably a manager or overseer].","Agreement for lease of 7 acres of land by John Posey to George Washington.","Letter from George Washington to Carter Braxton, Esq, and the trustees of Colonel Bernard Moore. Washington agrees to be answerable for the sum of £100 in order for Colonel Moore to purchase enslaved people, 'for the immediate support of his family'. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Receipt for 1 pound, 1 shilling paid by Edward McGuire for James Commack to defray the cost for a land survey for 200,000 acres allotted to the Virginia Regiment by Dinwiddie's Proclamation of 1754. Receipt text in another hand, signed by George Washington. Autograph document signed, small sheet.","William Carlin was a tailor in Alexandria. His account book is among our treasures and includes entries for clothes made for the Washington's, members of the Mount Vernon household, and other Virginia customers such as the Fairfax's, George Mason, and David Ramsey. Entries for George Washington span from 1765 to 1771 and this receipt corresponds directly to entries in the account book.  The services on the receipt include 'making a suit for Frank' and 'altering a pr. Lether (sp) Bretches to Giles.'","Account : George William Fairfax with Craven Peyton","\"It is an easier matter to conceive than to describe, the distress of this family; especially that of the unhappy parent of our dear Patsy Custis, when I inform you that yesterday removed the sweet Innocent girl into a more happy and peaceful abode than any she has met with in the affected path she hitherto has trod.\"","Account of cash sent Mr. Francis Willis, draft on Osgood Hanbury \u0026 Co., to Mr. Ramsey for postage, to Truro Parish for Fairfax's pew.","George Washington carefully drafted this elegant west elevation of his Mount Vernon mansion.  It provides insight into Washington's plans for the second major expansion of his home.  The elevation has wide doors and nearly symmetrical windows, while the final construction favored transom lights and the powerful exterior asymmetry of windows, preserving the symmetry of the interior rooms.  The undated manuscript was probably drafted prior to construction, which began in 1774.  This is the only extant exterior drawing of the mansion made by George Washington.  On the verso, also in Washington's hand, is a floor plan for the mansion's cellar.","Promissory note for George William Fairfax's pew at Truro Parish. The document is signed by George Washington who served as an agent for Fairfax.","Summary of pleas with case starting on May 18, 1772; other action taken on Feb. 22, 1774, and Mar. 23, 1774 -- final judgement given May 17, 1774-Savage ordered to pay £606.17.6. Document, laminated, watermarks (crown over GR, and crown over heraldic device), docketed \"Washington vs. Savage - Record\". | [As trustees for Mrs. William Savage (formerly Mrs. Charles Green) Washington and Fairfax were attempting to collect the money which her husband had promised in regular payments. Mason stood as security for the bond]. |","George Washington endorsed this account of his financial transactions with the prominent Alexandria merchant William Herbert. A frequent visitor to Mount Vernon, Herbert was an Irish immigrant who married Sarah Carlyle and later became the President of the Bank of Alexandria. Herbert signed this two page account and Washington endorsed it on the verso. The transactions recorded here date from March through July of 1775.","Bill for making coat and waistcoat, breeches, altering a coat and breeches, making another coat on a later date, and making a suit of regimentals.","Fears for the cause and for his character if he fails--Congress in Committee have consented to a Continental Currency \u0026 have ordered 2 million dollars to be struck off for payment of troops \u0026 other expences of defence--15,000 men voted as a Continental army, \u0026 he hopes more will be voted--other high officers not named yet--asks him and Mrs. Bassett to visit Mt. Vernon and take Mrs. Washington down to [Eltham] with them--uneasy at leaving her alone at Mount Vernon.","Washington writes a short letter before leaving for camp at Boston: \"I go fully trusting in that Providence which has been more bountiful than I deserve, and in full confidence of a happy Meeting with you sometime in the Fall ... I have not time to add more, as I am surrounded with company to take leave of me. I retain an unalterable affection for you, which neither time or distance can change. My best love to Jack and Nelly, and regards for the rest of the Family ...\"","This is a directive to his managers on subjects of responsibility during his absence","Expense report titled 'April 4 1776 An Account of Expences of His Excellency General Washington v. Guard, Waggons, horses, [and] waggoners, [etc etc] from Cambridge to New York - with several bills'. This report lists 24 expenses incurred by General George Washington and his Lifeguards on the journey from Cambridge, Massachusetts, to New York between April 4-13, 1776. Includes towns such as Providence, RI, and Norwich, CT, along with the amounts spent at each location and vendor names, taverns, etc. The total expense listed is £86.14.5. Autograph document, 1 page.","Instructions on keeping the enemy from crossing the river [Delaware]--plan for a retreat towards Philadelphia if necessary--send a spy across the river--make a show of having fresh troops to gain time--get someone into Trenton for news of boats being built.","Partially printed assessments of George Washington's accounts primarily during the Revolutionary War.","Informs Cook of the problems of the army in enlisting new recruits and obtaining arms. Intent of Hessians to leave R.I. winter quarter and Continentals' need to raise more men to protect States. Begs that each state meet its quota of troops.","Presents her with a lock of hair.","General Washington writes from Fishkill [N. Y.] to New York governor George Clinton. Abuse of citizens in this state by army officers -- ordered boat containing Mr. Cuyler's family and belongings to be stopped short of Fishkill -- those aboard shouldn't be permitted to review the works at West Point -- sends by express packets addressed to Clinton and [government of N. Y.], sent down by flag -- they contain extraordinary Manifesto and proclamation -- if boat with Cuyler's effects is to return, write General Putnam -- he [George Washington] returns to Fredericksburg [N. Y.] this afternoon. Document signed, in hand of (?), docketed \"Genl. Washington Letter Octr. 8th 1778, concerning a Flag sent from New York for Mr. Cuyler \u0026 his Effects \u0026c with a Manifesto of the Commre at New York.","Written from Fredericksburg, NY, Washington orders delay of Canadian expedition, but continued preparation for it; civil treatment of Native Americans; winter weather.","George Washington writes to Lund Washington from his headquarters in Middlebrook, NJ on 1779 April 3; makes arrangements for a shipment of fine Bordeaux claret; discusses financial matters concerning the estate of George Mercer; referenes the exchange of two slaves between Mount Vernon and his mother's home in Fredericksburg; questions Lund on the status of planting and propogating of trees, admonishing him for not answering some of his early queries and questions his management techniques; reports that things are slow on the war front and a recent storm impacted British transports.","While encamped at Middlebrook, New Jersey for the winter of 1779 George Washington wrote this letter to Nathanial Greene about trading one of his horses for another.","Personal letter to Lund, expressing the General's feelings about the general \"decay of public spirit \u0026 virtue\", which is contributing to the severe economic problems of the time.","Letter from George Washington to Arthur St. Clair regarding instructions for handling British soldiers without assistance from other divisions. Uncertainty over British movements and intentions prevented St. Clair from settling on a course for his division.","Letter from George Washington to General Edward Hand requesting Hand to return to the encampment at Morristown from his Lancaster home during the winter of 1780. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Letter asking Lund Washington for legal advice relating to a chancery suit depending between Mr James Mercer \u0026 \"the persons for whom I am acting as Attorney.\" He believes that Lund has a better understanding than \"[his] own knowledge of these kind of proceedings is capable of affording...\"","Re: a chariot Washington has ordered made in Philadelphia at £210 specie or paper equivalent.","Reports death of Don Juan Mirailles [Spanish envoy] who came on visit with Minister of France and was seized on arrival with \"a violent biliary complaint\" -- died despite best care of physicians and himself -- present his respects to [Mirailles's] lady. Autograph letter signed, watermark (J. Taylor, \u0026 an encircled armed figure). | Navarro was Governor \u0026 Capt. General of Cuba.","Washington acknowledges Biddle's resignation from his position and praises Biddle's duty as an officer.","Lund's late trip to Philadelphia--British \u0026 French fleets arrived--few recruits--promised aid from states will probably arrive too late--fears [Mt. Vernon] crops may be ruined by drought--how many colts are there?","Letter from George Washington, in the hand of  Tench Tilghman, to Major Judah Alden. The letter is sent from Washington's headquarters, Passaic Falls, New Jersey. The correspondence lays out an elaborate plan of attack meant to fall into the hands of the enemy. The \"misinformation\" was a spy tactic in hopes that it would be intercepted and throw off British forces.  The body of the letter is in the hand of Tilghman with the exception of one line by Washington's reading, \"but are not to make fires or discover themselves.\"","Letter in Alexander Hamilton's hand, signed by Washington. Washington issues orders for Colonel Christopher Greene's First Rhode Island Regiment, which included formerly enslaved African American soldiers, to march from Newport to West Point under Rochambeau. Washington writes, \"only come on with such officers as are to remain in service on the new arrangement and such men as engaged for the war, or at least for a term, that will last through the next campaign. The other men you may dismiss, unless the Count de Rochambeau should find any employment for them where they are now.\"","Enquiring about a transaction of bills to have been deposited in the Virginia Loan Office. Also, requesting a good family Steward be employed for the Washington family.","George Washington to Benjamin Tallmadge, 8 April 1781, in which Washington asks Tallmadge to transmit a letter to Rochambeau.  Washington contemplated a daring raid on the British troop on Long Island.  \"The success of the Enterprise,\" Washington wrote to Tallmadge, \"must depend, on … the secrecy of the attempt, and a knowledge of the exact situation of the enemy.\"","Letter from George Washington to Joseph Webb, regarding Martha's health and thanking Webb for his hospitality at his home in Wethersfield, CT. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","The warrant requests Pickering send 200 pounds from British Military Chest to Col. Edward Carrington for the Southern Army.","Just returned from a Committee--will accompany her to Mr. Bingham's tomorrow afternoon.","Autograph letter signed. Washington writes about the sorrow he felt when Chastellux departed to return to France: \"A sense of your public services to this country, and gratitude for your private friendship, quite overcame me at the moment of our separation.\" Washington adds, \"I truly say, never in my life did I ever part with a man to whom my soul clave more sincerely than it did to you.\" Washington hopes that, after the war, he can accompany Chastellux on a tour of North America. In the postscript, Washington writes that he is enclosing a letter to Marquis de Lafayette.","Written from Newburg, NY, Washington supports financial plight of soldiers, in spite of brewing conspiracy against him.","Letter from George Washington to Theodorick Bland, written from headquarters at Newburgh, NY. Writing several weeks after the events of the Newburgh Conspiracy and Washington's Newburgh Address, he discusses the disbanding of the Continental Army and the need to resolve Army pay and pensions.  Washington speaks candidly about the urgency of the situation: \"the necessity of fulfilling this Expectation of the Army affects me so exceeding forcibly, that I cannot help dwelling upon it, nor is there in my present apprehension a point of greater Consequence, or that requires more serious attention\". Autograph letter signed, 11 pages.","In this letter, George Washington continued with an update on the changing and hopefully improving state of affairs in America.","Letter of introduction on behalf of George Washington's \"nephew... who has been in bad health for more than twelve Months—He is advised by his Physicians to spend the summer on the Island of Rhode Island for the benefit of the Sea Air \u0026 Climate—\"","Discharge from the American Army, signed by George Washington and Jonathan Trumbull.","Sergeant Henry Leider's discharge certificate from the Continental Army.","\"An Acct. of Mrs. Washington's Expences from Virginia to my Winter Quarters \u0026 back again to Virginia according to the Memms. and accts. which I have received from her \u0026 those who accompd. her\"--expences amounting to £1064.1","Cost of things bought in Philadelphia by Mrs. Washington","Princeton. In this letter, after successfully commanding the Army, George Washington discusses his strong desire to retire and concludes the letter with updates on the state of independence and his continued travels to explore western lands.","Signed by Penelope French, Benjamin Dulany, and John Robertson - witnessed by Going Lanphier and Robert Lanphier with some marginal notes in handwriting of George Washington.","Mount Vernon. In this letter, after returning to Mount Vernon on Christmas Eve 1783, George Washington enthusiastically remarked that he was finally able to retire.","Introduces the Count de Laval Monmorency, brother to Duke de Laval and Colonel in Regiment of Royal Auvergne--he is on a tour from Charleston to New York.","Will be careful of letter and box for Mrs. Fitzhugh--leaves city immediately after meeting of the Society.","Washington thanks Gordon for sending him newspapers from Boston and mentions issues he is having with people settling on his lands near the Ohio River, which is he is about to leave Virginia to take care of.","Receipt for rents owed and paid by Henry Whiting on account of plantation rented from George Washington for 11 years by Whiting's father.","Letter from George Washington to Edward Snickers accepting his offer to manage the leasing of land purchased from the sale of Colonel George Mercer's estate. Washington sends a map of the plots and a copy of the lease (not identified), summarizes the terms of the lease, and shares his hope that Snickers finds tenants who will become long-term residents rather than see the land become 'Negro Plantations' rented to an absentee landlord. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","George Washington acknowledges receipt of several letters from George Augustine Washington at Barbadoes and Bermuda.","Leaf from a notebook kept by George Washington suggestions which includes improvements and experiments in modern farming techniques and inventions from experts of the time.","Plans for the Greenhouse quarters drawn and annotated by George Washington about 1785","Memorandum notes that Quarters to be 16' wide; half of that with 4' projection sufficient width for greenhouse; chimneys and where to place them; in front part of greenhouse need 2 tiers of windows; windows close together; chimneys in quarters; front of quarters might be wood with brick underpinning--center or greenhouse part all brick to the eves; rafters same angle; describes how to place windows in greenhouse.","Leaf from a Mount Vernon ledger.","Please forward enclosed letter ... requests current cash prices of good plank (inch, inch \u0026 quarter, inch \u0026 half) in Alexandria ... if vessel presently in harbor and has some for sale, master should call at Mount Vernon ...","Docketed \"Rough field Notes taken by George Washington in running the courses of the Land bot. from George \u0026 Jas. Mercer\".","[reverse of document dated Mar. 5, 1785, Patrick Henry to George Washington].","Autograph letter signed. Washington responds to a former Revolutionary officer's request for assistance. Washington offers to provide a certificate of service to Weissenfels if he can first send a testament of services from his commanding officer, Governor George Clinton.","George Washington discusses terms for hiring new miller Joseph Davenport who will replace miller Roberts.","Daily expenditures from cash fund on hand, and money received, with detailed explanation of some receipts and expenditures.","Concerning the purchase of shares of stock in the Potomac Company.","Anyone recommended by Mr. Powel is welcome at Mt. Vernon--encloses letter from an unknown gentleman [this was a Mr. Charles Vancouver, desiring to dedicate a publication to George Washington]--investigate to see what others think of author \u0026 his project.","Mr. Powel's advice has made him write Mr. [Charles] Vancouver, declining dedication of his publication--hopes to see Dr. Mayes, Powel's friend, on return from Caroline--Mrs. Macauly Graham's journey to the south--Mrs. Powel's letter to his nephew [Bushrod Washington] in Fredericksburg will be cared for.","Mount Vernon. George Washington opened this letter with a response to Chastellux's previous flattery, he continued with his hopes for peaceful trade and poetically outlined how nations might accomplish such a noble task, and he concluded with his plans for the Potomac Navigation Company, further identifying peaceful trade as a means of uniting nations.","Letter of condolence on Gov. Trumbull's death [Jonathan Trumbull Sr.]","Washington contracts in advance to purchase all 1,000 bushels of wheat from Mr. Battaile Muse. Purchased for George Washington's mill. Paid 6 shillings per bushel.","Washington first asks Gilpin for the use of a scow with which he intends to dredge mud from the river bottom for trial as fertilizer. Then he goes into some detail about the making of a water level and staff which he desires, \"I have joiners that could execute the wooden work ... but my Smith is too great a bungler to entrust anything to him, ...\" Washington asks Gilpin to have the iron work done for him, or, if he thinks it preferable to make the complete instrument for him.","Letter discussing the \"Agricultural Society of Philadelphia,\" also known as the Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture.","Washington hopes to trade 25 barrels of fine flour for \". . . a she ass from Surinam, . .\"","A character testimonial on behalf of Mr. Booth, (of Westmoreland Co., Va.).","fragment, endorsed \"Rect. No. 149 Walker Blunt Block Maker\".","Presents Rev. Mr. Griffith, who owns much property in Alexandria--he wants to borrow money to build--good securities--would not hesitate to make loan himself, had he the money.","Autograph letter signed, Mount Vernon. Washington writes that he has only just received Trumbull's letter and enclosure of Feb. 20, and he hopes Trumbull will make his southern tour and visit Mount Vernon. Washington mentions the marriage of George Augustine Washington and Fanny Bassett, who are living with him, and encloses a letter for Mr. Dwight. This is Rev. Timothy Dwight, who sent Washington a copy of the \"Conquest of Canaan.\"","Covers period April 23-29, including \"6 half Johan. and half a Guinea to pay Mr. Buchanan my dividd. of the cash for the James River Navigation and recd. from his office 426 dollars in Indents (paper) for Interest on my Loan Office Certificates emitted in this state of Virginia.\" Includes money paid for rum, wool cards, G. \u0026 L. Washington's schooling [Samuel's children], flour, ferriage, etc.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel, Mount Vernon to Whitehaven. Washington writes that he received 1400 Flags with small breakage, sent £50 bill on Wakelin Welch, and will settle for balance before Mr. Sanderson leaves country.","Autograph letter signed with address panel. Mount Vernon to New York. Washington thanks Taylor for the apples and pickled and fried oysters that he sent.","Mount Vernon. In this letter, George Washington sends his congratulations to David Humphreys on return to America [from London] and invites him to Mount Vernon.","Letter from George Washington to Richard Sprigg regarding husbandry and breeding a donkey. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Letter signed. Mount Vernon. Sends several letters of James Bloxham's--Bloxham undecided about staying longer than a year--\"In a word he seems rather to have expected to have found well organized farms, than that the end and design of my employing him was to make them so.\"--if Bloxham's wife is to come, let her come on ship to Alexandria or nearby ports--she can pay for seed, implements, etc., and be repaid in Virginia.","Report from George Washington to the Potomac Company shareholders. Written during Washington's term as president of the corporation, it provides updates on the progress of the company's work and a reminder that stock payments are due soon. Includes a discussion of works at the Seneca and Shenandoah Falls as well as the cutting of a canal at Great Falls. Provides a reminder of the appointed day for electing a president and directors for the ensuing year. Autograph document in unknown handwriting, signed 'In behalf of the Directors,' by George Washington, 1 page.","Autograph letter, signed. Mount Vernon. Washington asks Digges if he would inquire among his friends on the Eastern Shore, Maryland \"if I could be furnished with one thousand feet of the best plan plank; precisely 24 feet long (when dressed) - To be without sap, or knots. - It is for the floor of my New room.\" Years before Washington had set aside some like lumber but \"behold! half of it was stolen, and the other half will match no plank I can now get.\"","Acknowledges Peale's receipt of Golden Pheasant. Sent body of French Hen. Wishes Peale success with mezzotinto prints.","Incloses copy of the Vision of Columbus which he promised--his copies just came to hand.","For 3 ruffled shirts, 1 plain one, 4 stockings, 1 pair breeches, etc.","Advising him that he will discharge the balance owing--Mr. Morris will have his agent in New York pay $840, about £325.6. as per account of January.","Regrets hearing that George Augustine Washington is ill, wants him not to do more than he can safely do. Instructions about Mount Vernon.","Will call for her in carriage in hopes of accompanying her to Lansdown this evening.","Thanks for inquiring into prices of painting and lining carriages--he has employed a Mr. Clark to repair chariot--well spoken of--can see progress every day when passing his workshop in the Square.","George Washington appointed George Augustine Washington manager of Mount Vernon in his absence. The letter gives detailed instruction of farming Mount Vernon, as well as decorating the mansion, improvements to farm buildings, supervision and care of the servants, miscellaneous purchases.","Has perused contents of enclosed--finds it good and just, and thinks they will meet with favorable reception of his nephew [Bushrod Washington].","\"Dear Sir, I have this moment been favored with your letter and with out date from Prince Georges County and have ordered the Jennies to be delivered to Mr. Dove--hoping both will prove with foal. Royal Gift never fails ...,\".","Lists the names, occupations, and salaries of 86 workmen on the Potomac Company canal near Harper's Ferry.","Introduces Mr. and Mrs. [Samuel] Powel of Philadelphia.","The Powel's safe arrival in Philadelphia [after visit at Mt. Vernon]--the Mr. Morrises [Robert and Gouvernor] visited on way to Richmond--hopes to hear of the [Pennsylvania] state convention's decision on Federal Government--Spanish chestnuts--will send more about the 1st of October next year.","Thanks for seeds--glad Caleb Hall did not come from England--thanks for offer to send blacksmiths \u0026 mill wrights, but needs none--no benefits for people of that kind to come over--\"Whenever we have a regular \u0026 firm government established the prospect for these people will be much more pleasing.\"--Bloxham well.","Thoughts about various states debating ratification of Constitution--generosity of landholders in county of Philadelphia in proposing it for seat of Federal government.","George Washington passes on some information about Irish wolf dogs to Carter which he received from an Irish gentleman. George Washington does not think that mastiffs will fulfill the purpose of hunting wolves which Carter apparently wants.","In this letter, George Washington reveals his humorous side after learning of Chastellux's recent marriage and Washington ended the letter with important information on the Constitution and methods of united the now new nation.","Invitation to dinner for Monday, May 19, 1788. Answer is requested.","Thanks her for her composition in his honor--new government--hopes those of her sex will introduce federal fashions and national manners instead of following foreign manners and fashions.","Washington introduces the Count de Moustier, from the Court of France, and the Marchioness de Brehan, who are returning to New York and propose to pass through Baltimore.","Introdues [Ferdinand] Fairfax, son of [Bryan] Fairfax, his godson--he goes to Philadelphia to complete his studies.","Washington advises his nephew about his contemplated move to Alexandria to set up a law practice.","Letter discussing Bushrod renting George Washington's townhouse in Alexandria, as well as the stable and garden.","George Washington grants his nephew, George Augustine Washington, power of attorney during the former's absence from Mount Vernon. George Washington was preparing to take office as first President of the United States, and George Augustine Washington acted as manager of Mount Vernon during George Washington's first term. Witnessed by Tobias Lear and John Fairfax.","Bill from President to Mr. Lewis","Presidential appointment to Redman as customs collector at the port of Yeocomico River in Virginia. The rest of the document is filled in by Tobias Lear. This appointment followed the first Tariff Act of July 4, 178","On September 3, 1789, George Washington sent this letter to Edmund Jennings Lee inviting him to dine at Mount Vernon along with John Marshall and Bushrod Washington. Marshall had recently returned from service as peace commissioner to France and Washington hoped to persuade him to run for Congress in the upcoming election. Lee must have declined this invitation, because his name is not recorded in Washington's diary among his dinner guests that evening.","Advises Stuart, as administrator of estate of John Parke Custis, to let Mr. Alexander have disputed land [J.P. Custis' \"Abingdon\" estate] back and pay him a fair rent for the time it was out of his possession -- has no time to give reasons -- Martha Washington adds her approval at bottom of letter in short note and signature.","Authorization of expenses needed for the return of Hugh Taylor, a fugitive indentured servant, to the Potomac Company from Alexandria to Great Falls in November 1789. Document signed, 1 page.","Sorry to find the report on the Hessian Fly to Maj. Jackson has been recalled--hasn't written Mr. [Arthur] Young about it--is informed, especially in Connecticut, that fly is now in wheat too--it is a pity farmers won't stick to yellow-bearded wheat, which is immune.","Partially printed on card from President Washington and Mrs. Washington--not filled out.","Written in George Washington's hand, this note is extracted from a letter from George Augustine Washington to George Washignton.  The letter gives length of bolting cloth now in the mill--Col. Biddle observes has the difference between cloth and reel covered with coarse linen.","Thanks to Society for letter and present accompanying it -- beneficial consequences to rural economy from prizes awarded -- Mr. Matthewson's improvements in art of cheese making. Signed by Washington, though not written in his hand.","Consents to agreement with Mr. Alexander in order to avoid a legal decision -- forwarded it to Lund Washington -- question of assumption not taken up yet -- it has been fully discussed and majority will be small on whichever side wins -- will not send the original papers [pertaining to above agreement] to him in Williamsburg.","Account amounting to £51.6.2 for ice and \"mouls\" of ice cream.","New York. Autograph letter signed. Washington writes in response to a letter from the wife of Lafayette requesting a brevet commission at the rank of captain for Joseph-Léonard Poirey, a French officer who served under her husband.","Washington writes, \"And you will, I dare flatter myself, do me the justice to believe that I can never be more happy than in according marks of attention to so good a friend to America and so excellent a patriot as Madame la Marquise de la Fayette. Nor did she need any excuse for making use of her own language to be the interpreter of so much politeness \u0026 persuasion as she has found means to convey in one short letter. In truth that language, at least when used by her, seems made on purpose to have fine things communicated in it; and I question whether any other, at least in the hands of any other person, would have been equally competent to the effect.\"","Received his letter by Mr. Robert Parish -- declines proposals for dedicating the travels of William Bartram to himself, as it sets a bad precedent -- however, approves book and adds name as a subscriber.","Letter cover only, signature has been clipped","On a trip from Mount Vernon to Philadelphia, Washington complains about his coachman, Dunn, who has given many \"proofs of his want of skill in driving ...\" and \"... this Morning was found much intoxicated.\" Lear is asked to make inquiries after a new driver.","Discusses Gov. Clinton's letter of 26th containing news from Capt. Brant of the expedition against the Indians which was ambushed [Gen. Harmar's expedition] -- sounds true but awaits more news -- our force ought to have been large enough to tackle a force of 1,000 or more -- friendly sentiments of Capt. Brant -- his account of Gen. St. Clair not true nor the account of affairs at Muskingum -- Brant tried to prevent any treaty -- St. Clair wanted no more land than already given -- treaty of Muskingum.","Impossible to arrange an exchange of property with Ball, who wishes to have land held by George Washington in Berkeley County. Not possible because property leased to tenants and value greater than Ball believes it to be. Would be willing to work an exchange, however, for some of his land west of the Alleghany River.","Account for Feb. 21 and April 2 for Best Bourbon Coffee, amounting to £8.15.4.","Washington writes to the Mayor of Alexandria saying that an accurate survey is necessary of 10 miles square in question [the land for the Federal City] -- has engaged Mr. Ellicott to make it -- hopes corporation of Alexandria, Virginia will give all necessary help.","While on his Southern tour, Washington writes to Lear that \"I am perfectly satisfied that every necessary and proper step will be taken to procure a good Steward, and a good House keeper ...\" for the Philadelphia household. Orders a garden worker to be paid.","Presents one set of the Annals sent him by Mr. Arthur Young to the Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture as requested.","Major George A. Washington gone to Berkeley so he will address him [Whitting] on Mount Vernon matters -- send weekly reports -- corn at the mill should be ready -- gather this corn \u0026 stalks together for fodder -- plant this meadow in grass -- further instructions on harvesting and seeding -- all autumn grain and grass to be put in as soon as possible -- wants an overseer for Dogue Run, a man with a small family -- house for overseer, can move one from the Mansion to Dogue Run easier than build a new one, add a brick chimney -- this was originally at Dogue Run -- instructions for Tom Davis, bricklayer, about \"the other Wing of the Green House\" -- be sure brick work on old \u0026 new walls coincide exactly -- instructions for Will, \"if ... is not likely to provide shoes enough for the Negroes in due Season\" -- clover -- use the barn floor to tread wheat -- not to use Mr. Lund Washington's smith for work on Harrows, Mt. Vernon's smiths are competent -- how is wheat crop -- if 335 bushels all? -- crop short indeed.","Washington writes to his Mount Vernon overseer about farm matters; mentions crop rotation system, decreasing productivity of land, wheat experiments, mill production, and missing horse.","Washington writes to North Carolina's Governor that he has received letter with notice of cession of land in North Carolina for building lighthouses -- mentions recent southern tour -- thanks him for reception in North Carolina -- object was \"To see with my own eyes the situation of the Country, and to learn on the spot the condition and disposition of our Citizens.\" Written in the hand of Tobias Lear.","Thanks her for sending enclosed \"Strictures \u0026c\" to him to read -- it hasn't caused him any pain -- he regrets author didn't spend some of time investigating the facts instead of writing the pamphlet. If he had done so, the author \"might have found many of his charges as unsupported as the 'baseless fabric of a vision'\" (quoting from The Tempest, IV,1). The pamphlet referred to was \"Strictures and observations upon the three executive departments of the government of the United States...\" by Massachusettensis ([Philadelphia], 1792).","Invitation from George Washington to Mr. Gilbert. Partially printed. Filled in by George Washington. Mr. Gilbert, who is invited to dine at 4:00, is unidentified. Engraved invitation does not include phrase \"and Mrs. Washington\" like others issued at the time.","Pressing public business causes delay in answering letter -- thanks for information he requested on genealogy of Washington family -- returns herewith will of Lawrence Washington as she desires.","Washington will gladly accept one of several tubs of grape vines from Madeira if Mr. Powel doesn't need them all -- a vessel sails for Alexandria in a few days -- will send sundry parcels to Mt. Vernon.","Discusses plantation management.","Autograph letter signed. Washington denies a request from his neighbor to hunt deer on his property.","Has heard that Maj. Harrison of Loudon County intends selling his land adjoining George Washington's in Fairfax -- Washington wishes to buy for sole reason of ridding himself of the \"villainies\" which are performed by those tenants who occupy Harrison's land -- land no good for a farm -- if he can get good price make the bargain, so long as title is clear and not under any encumbrances of leases.","Contracts services for one year-house carpenter and Joiner should conduct themselves soberly, honestly and deliberately-duties: superintend Negro carpenters, use proper care with tools, keep an account (in a book) of needs and things done, should set a good example, and will remain at work from light to dark-pay is 10 pounds a month- George Washington will provide: meat and meal or flour, tools, quarters, and will pay taxes.","Encloses copies of earlier letters to Lewis, in case originals miscarry -- has written Mr. [Anthony] Whitting at Mount Vernon not to sell the stud horse, but deliver him to Robert Lewis -- Lewis's aunt (Martha Washington) joins in sending greetings.","Will pay small sum in Amsterdam -- encloses bill of exchange drawn by George Meade on Henry Gildermeester in his favor – 2,310 guilders in Dutch currency -- will remit second exchange by British packet slated to sail on 6 February. With this sum, Washington transferred money to a Dutch banking firm in order to assist the family of the Marquis de Lafayette, who had been captured by Prussian forces as he fled France in August 1792.","Please convey enclosed letter to Madame La Fayette \"if you know where she is to be found\" -- hold amount of bill sent subject to her order -- sent to Holland because reports in America say if Madame Lafayette is not there, it will be known where she is to be found.","Comments on enclosed poem that contains birthday sentiments for Mrs. Powel. The poem was copied by Tobias Lear from a 1792 manuscript by the poet Elizabeth Graeme Fergusson. Mount Vernon has both the original and Lear's copy.","Enclosed is second bill of exchange for 2310 guilders for Madame Lafayette.","Received Parker's letter desiring to know terms on which he (Washington) would sell his Gloucester County land -- since he got it at valuation of £800 Virginia currency for part of a bond, he will sell it for same plus interest since 1789 -- Washington wants payment upon giving over the land, but some credit can be arranged.","Received letter containing Mr. Bennett's claim against Colville's estate -- deals with George Washington's position as executor of Colville estate -- won't pay interest on debt thereof until court of Chancery decides whether it is just -- refers him to Mr. Keith of Alexandria who has papers dealing with estate.","Encloses Col. Robert Townsend Hooe's letter relating to the Thomas Colville estate -- wishes to have final settlement of estate -- check Mr. Bennett's account with documents and see if it seems to be correct -- Washington thinks Bennett's claim different from what he remembered legacy to be -- has referred Hooe to him for details.","Congratulations and best wishes on her birthday from both President and Mrs. Washington -- would have attended her party except for \"the late event which has happened in their family\" (the death of George Augustine Washington).","Dinner invitation from George and Martha Washington to Mr. and Mrs. Dalton and daughter. Not in Washington's hand. Tristram Dalton was a friend and first senator from Massachusetts. Invitation was issued just prior to Washington's second inauguration in the Senate chamber.","George Washington requires shells for lime to make mortar for about \"40,000 Bricks.\" Constructing Dogue Run Farm 16-sided barn. Asks his nephew if he hires out \"Negro carpenters by the year?\" Can he recommend carpenter overseer?","Has little information re inquiry of Mr. Thomas Bowen--only man named George Harrison in area died 50 years ago--no children--widow married man named Posey--Harrison's land left to nephew John West, from whom George Washington bought it about 20 years ago--knows nothing of affairs of Harrison's estate.","Received letter from Wilkinson by way of Captain Abner Prior and shortly after the two kegs of fish from \"western waters\" [in Ohio] -- fish were fine and a novelty here.","By Brig Betsey, sends triplicates of letters of Jan. 30 and 31 and the third exchange for 2310 guilders for Madame Lafayette.","Sends plan of new federal district where the seat of government will be located -- \"It will serve to show you, and such as may have the curiosity to look at it, that whatever our present condition is, we have vanity enough to look forward to a better.\"","Mrs. Washington is indisposed with a cold -- afraid she will increase it by going to the circus this afternoon -- President and rest of family will go to see exhibition of Mr. Ricketts.","Mr. David Clark, coachmaker in Philadelphia, has asked him to write informing Col. Washington that the coach he (George Washington) had with him in Charleston was made by Clark -- he has heard it was admired for its beauty and is made of good materials -- Mr. Clark hears Col. Washington wants to have a coach made and he desires the job.","Since Mr. de Barth has not made stipulated payments for land bought of Washington, lying on the Kanawas, Washington suggests canceling the bargain instead of bringing measures against De Barth for payment.","Received from Arthur Young two sets of his Annals, numbered 98-108--presumes one set intended, as usual, for Agricultural Society of this city--accordingly, sends them to him as president.","Inquires as to price and availability of the best clover seed.","At request of several gentlemen of his acquaintance, Washington introduces Dr. Edwards, who is going to Europe for his health and to obtain knowledge of agriculture there.","Mr. Arthur Young has written that the several accounts collected by George Washington of agriculture in this country \"have set him afloat on the High Seas of conjecture with respect to the Agriculture of this Country ...\" -- \"and, as you had a hand in setting him afloat, it is but fair that you should lend your assistance to get him landed again\" -- sends enclosed extracts from Young's letter and desires Peters to answer queries -- Young has been prevented by the war from coming to this country to study himself the agriculture and see what can be done along that line.","Agrees to Hooe's offer for flour -- will order Anthony Whitting to make delivery in Alexandria, but wishes because of harvest time that Hooe would take delivery at his mill or on river opposite -- market for flour is not falling as Hooe says, but only a temporary drop due to lack of vessels to take it to European markets -- had heard of William Shepherd's intent to apply to Loudon Court to condemn George Washington's land on Difficult Run -- encloses a copy of earlier letter to Col. Powell on subject.","Hereby conveys a letter from Warner Washington III as he promised -- the younger Warner is destitute for funds in this city.","Enlarges on recent letter of Mrs. Washington's (dictated by him) relative to the estate in Berkeley -- in accord with provisions in George A. Washington's will, advises settling a second plantation in Berkeley including some land in Fairfax County, as a grass and small grain farm -- advises on getting tenants and drawing up contracts -- she should ask advice of George S. Washington -- Anthony Whitting's decline caused by consumption necessitates visit to Mt. Vernon but public business presses and visit will be short.","Death of Anthony Whitting -- needs Tilghman's help to procure new manager -- thinks a good one may better be found on Eastern Shore of Maryland than elsewhere -- gives qualifications for the job -- lists several people in Tilghman's neighborhood whom he has had recommended -- among them is William Pearce [later manager of Mt. Vernon] -- doesn't want to lure any away from present jobs, unless they had intended leaving anyway.","At the time of this letter, Washington was serving his second term as president and was living in Philadelphia.  His nephew, George Augustine Washington, had served as farm manager for the previous seven years but died in 1793.  In need of a new farm manager, Washington considered his nephew, Lawrence Lewis.","Concerned that Lewis was too inexperienced for the job, Washington remarked on the necessary qualifitcations necessary: \"…so little haveg it in my power to visit, or attend to my private concerns, that it becomes extremly necessary (besides fidility) to have an experienced \u0026 skilful man, of some weight, to manage my business; one whose Judgment is able to direct him in cases which may arise out of circumstances that can neither be foreseen, nor previously guarded against.","Washington continued, \"What the age of Mr Lawrence Lewis is—what opportunities he may have had to acquire any knowledge in the management of a Farm. What his disposition, whether active or indolent. Whether clear in his perceptions, \u0026 of good Judgment. Whether sober \u0026 sedate, or fond of amusements and running about—with other queries which might be asked, as well applying to a young man Just entering on the career of life; are all matters to which I am an entire stranger; and if you can give me information respecting them, I shall thank you. You will readily perceive that my sole object in these enquiries is to ascertain the competency of a character to whom I should commit an important trust; consequently, going no farther, can operate nothing to the prejudice of my Nephew, whatever, in confidence, you may say to me on the foregoing points and such others as may occur to you.\"","Washington instead hired a more seasoned farm manager, William Pearce.  Pearce served as farm manager until 1796 during which time Lewis came to stay at Mount Vernon and worked in some managerial capacity, but the official farm manager by then was James Anderson.  Lewis eventually married Nelly Custis in 1799 and lived the remainder of his life at Woodlawn.","Has heard from Mr. Robert Lewis that Crow desires increase in wages -- since he had best crop last year at Union Farm, Washington will raise him to £40 per annum as an encouragement, but will not raise him any higher hereafter.","Requests that Mercer forward deed from \"yourself \u0026 others to me\" if it has been duly executed and recorded.","Has given James Keith a draught on Col. Hooe for £140, the amount due Keith for his trouble in Colville estate -- asks that Hooe deduct it from what is due George Washington.","Lewis was acting Estate Manager for George Washington at Mount Vernon. The letter contains instructions for various farm activities and personal advice to young Lewis on how to write better reports.","100 guineas a year for superintendant of Mt. Vernon--recommends that Pearce visit the estate--to determine if all is to his liking-George Washington expects to be at Mt. Vernon on the 20th of Sept.--gives directions, mileage, stage schedule--speaks of worthless overseer to 8-10 Negro carpenters--hopes to replace him by New Year's day.","Won't sell land on Difficult Run in Loudon County except for very high price -- was in treaty with a Dutchman for it for £60 per annum -- would want double what Lewis offered for the Frederick County land because when Shenandoah River is made navigable, lands near it will increase greatly in value","Introduces Tobias Lear, who leaves George Washington as Secretary after 7 years -- Lear is engaged in a mercantile scheme -- recommends him to Short's kindness.","Introduces Tobias Lear, who goes to Europe to carry into effect his plans for an \"extensive commercial establishment\" at the Federal City -- Lear can explain his long delay in writing -- encloses Mr. Richard Peters' and Mr. Thomas Jefferson's answers to his queries about American agriculture -- if there are any questions, ask Lear.","Sends their regrets that Mrs. Powel cannot accompany him and Mrs. Washington to Virginia.","George Washington's nephew's widow has decided to move--Pearce and his family to move into Mansion--repairing of Mr. Crow's house--recommends Pearce residing in the right wing (the Hall)--list of things at his disposal --authorizes Pearce to acquire ploughs and any other tools --outlines benefits of Pearce's early arrival.","Washington comments on the disagreeable conduct of the French minister Genet, who seems to want to involve the U.S. in war. The situation has \"test[ed] the temper of the Executives.\"","Deals with involved estate of Samuel Washington and his last wife, Susannah Perrin Holding Washington -- had been undecided whether to try to get estate from Mrs. Washington's family in favor of his niece Harriot who was left very little -- will reach an agreement -- \"Pay me one hund. pounds which I shall give to my niece for her immediate support, and I will quit claim to all the Negros which belonged to Mrs. Saml. Washington ...\".","An attachment has been served against Washington -- despite Mercer's orders to the contrary, collectors present notes against Mercer's brother's estate to George Washington's manager for Payment -- brought bond and mortgage of Mercer's late father and brother from Philadelphia, and will exchange them for land -- asks whether his (Washington's) signature necessary on the instrument.","In this letter George Washington has decided to engage superintendant of carpenters for another year--could not find anyone to relace-comments on man who looks after the house people, ditchers, etc.--after winter, Pearce can decide to remain at Mt. Vernon or live elsewhere--construction of house for Mr. Crow--Negro children forbidden to enter the yards and gardens (excluding the children of cook and her husband the Mulatto Frank).","George Washington's general thoughts and directions on government of Mt. Vernon--Mr. Howell Lewis will remain until Pearce's arrival--farm needs much manure---plans to go largely with buck wheat as a green manure---has requested for 450 to 500 bushels for seed--does not wish to go largely with corn--plans to sow a good many oats--keeping no more than half for seed.","George Washington instructs Pearce to take an exact account of the stock, tools and implements on each of the farms--to purchase a proper (bound) book in Alexandria for accounts--insists on the correctness of these registers--outines work of the carpenters: complete the new barn at Dogue Run, etc.--comments on live fences: cedar, lombardy poplar, and willows--hogs and sows--wants to reclaim and lay grass to the mill swamp--clover lots--potatoes--McKoy and Tom Davis--directions for lots on Muddy Hole, Union and River farms--Cyrus a slave at Mansion house--Muclus a slave--Will, a kind of overseer--stresses the need to regulate wagons and carts at the Mansion--Ehler the gardener and an agreement as to where he should eat--Lucy the cook--instructions to provide Negroes with as much meal as they can eat without waste--provisions of fish--directions for killing and preserving the hogs--clover timothy and orchard grass--post and rail fence from the Miller's house to the trunnel fence--barrier against bad neighbors--breaking of the steers to the yoke--oxen--asks for the return of large stone jars (which were filled with spirits)--wants an inventory of articles in store at Mansion--the Jack and stud horse--superfine and fine flour--allowance of meat and meal--paying of debt--overhauling the Seins now rather than in the Spring.","Course of crops--objective was to recover the fields from exhausted state-manure-buck wheat-Indian corn-comments on the insufferable conduct of overseers-Col. Ball of Leesburgh promised to send buck wheat-commends on poor quality of common oats brought from Eastern shore-garlick and wild onions-complains about overseers not doing much fall plowing--has little dependence on overseers when left to themselves-gives directions on how Pearce is to treat overseers-warns Pearce not to be like Mr. Whiting, who is said to have drank freely-GW's observations of his overseers: Stuart, Crow, McKoy, Butler, Davy and Thomas Green.","Written in the hand of Bartholomew Dandridge. Washington describes his Mount Vernon estate to the English agronomist in great detail, as he is considering leasing four of the Mount Vernon farms. Includes his description of Mount Vernon: \"No estate in United America is more pleasantly situated than this.\"","George Washington sends two bank notes of one hundred dollars each for Mr. Butler--is upset that the ice house was not filled during the late freezing spell--wants to know quantity of oats that have been thrashed--instructs them to get seeds from the gardener--has sent a bundle of Poccon or Illinois nuts via Mr. Jefferson--East India hemp seed for sowing--inquires as to the appearance of the growing wheat--using Mr. Whiting's memo book, Mr. Dandridge will settle Mr. Butler's account.","George Washington inquires of condition and shelter of stock at Dogue Run and Union--instances of misconduct of Crow and McKoy--informs Pearce that he is taking on Butler again. Observations on various agricultural things. Asks about the carpenters at Mrs. Fanny Washington's. Informs Pearce that in the Eastern states, horses aided by oxen do the plowing.","Crop rotation plan--hopes to bring fields into a profitable state of cultivation--mentions Mr. Stuart's suggestion that the good fields be planted with corn and poor parts with buck wheat--sending 14 bushels of clover seed--suspects that Negro seedsmen are taking toll on seeds--manure to Mansion house for oats, grass and potatoes--fences at River farm--Thomas Green taking fine flour from the mill--payment of a hundred dollars to Mr. Dulany--rent due to Mrs. French for year 1793-wages for 1793 due to estate of Mr. Anthony Whitting.","Draft of a letter from George Washington to John Hamilton Moore thanking him for a copy of his book 'The new practical navigator'. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","George Washington speaks of Mr. Butler's agreeable work and conduct--French furze--construction of substantial fences--pigs--planting of clover and buck wheat--wants to know of the appearance of the growing wheat and barley--progress on the new race at the mill--honey locust seed--white bent seed--inquires about the amount of St. Foin and India hemp seed--stresses the importance of selling cattle before it is too late--attending to their breeding--Mrs. Fanny Washington asks to rent her fishing landing--conditions of rent--Col. Ball must have the three shoats he requested (a boar and two sows)--payment of wages to Stuart, Crow and McKoy--intends to build dairies at both Union and Dogue Run farms.","George Washington mentions the death of Stuart's daughter--gives directions for repairs of the house in Alexandria--comments that cedar posts, chestnut or cyprus rails are better than oak--concerned about the idleness of his carpenters--barn at Dogue Run--discusses the increase of lambs reported by the overseers--a missing report of Mr. Stuart is requested--sending payment from Philadelphia of Mr. Lewis' order to Mr. Ross--white bent grass seeds received--Ehler the gardener--directions for labeling new seeds.","George Washington assents to Pearce's request to meet his children in Baltimore--payment of wages to Mr. Stuart--enclosed some early colliflower seed, sent by Mrs. Washington--promises to send copy of advertisement of terms on which jacks and stud horses are to cover--mentions Crow's inattention to stock in regards to sheep sheering--St. Foin seed and India hemp--hares being destructive--lucern--enclosed three bank notes for Rev. Mr. Muir and Mr. Hartshorne--warns not to take mares from the jacks until paid.","Regarding his annual contributions to the Alexandria Academy--Washington wishes to know what indigent or orphaned children have attended and what their progress has been, especially since he has only once received such a report.","Following up on his previous letter, Washington writes that he has not had any response from Simms or James Keith regarding the Thomas Colvill estate, nor of the cash sent to Simms, nor has Washington received the documents he had requested from them.","George Washington explains horse advertisement--care of the youngest jack and mules--Peter--tells Pearce to keep an exact account of all mares and jenneys that go to the jacks--Mr. Prescot of Loudoun (or Fauquier) owes yet for last year--speaks of Mr. Lewis' account that the new visto is opened much further than intended--instructions to buy as much good Oznabrigs--for the making of clothes for the Negroes--requests a sample of the linnen--comments on the price of midlings and ship stuff and superfine and fine flour--corn--breaking of the ground in the fall.","George Washington approves the use of his own people in repairing the house in Alexandria--warns that putting the fence posts too distant will cause the rails to warp--glad to hear of Green's finishing the barn at Dogue Run--comments on the grain falling from the treading floor--lucern--directions for preparing--St. Foin and India hemp--impossible navigation has prevented him sending the promised clover and other seeds--hopes to send next week.","Cannot possibly appoint Spotswood's son John as commander of a frigate over older and experienced officers--perhaps can make him 2nd or 3rd lieutenant--on recommendation of Mr. Brooke and others, Mr. Lawrence Muse appointed as Collector of Rappahannock [Cty] to succeed Hudson Muse.","Autograph letter signed, two pages plus cover page with Washington's presidential frank. Washington writes Ball regarding a shipment of goods that he expects will soon depart Philadelphia after some delay. The shipment includes clover seeds and cocoa bean shells, latter intended as a gift from Martha Washington to Ball's wife, Francis (Fanny) Washington Ball, the daughter of George's brother Charles. Finally, Washington encloses an advertisement for the stud services of his prized livestock, the horse Traveller and donkeys Knight of Malta and Compound.","Lewis has given him no information on Washington's lots in Winchester and Bath, Virginia [the latter now Berkeley Springs, W.Va.]--he wishes a list of all tenants, what they owe, and how they stand--asks Lewis to post copies of enclosed advertisement in area, especially at Leesburg and Fauquier Courthouse--Mr. Prescoat [Prescott] owes for last year's stud fee and a long pasturage.","Washington gives directions regarding the purchase of linnens for the enslaved people--suggestions for determining how far apart the boards on the threshing floor should be in the new barn at Dogue Run--cultivation of the drilled wheat--clover seed, furze and other promised articles are on board the Sally Captain--Col. Gilpin--onions and garlick--might get some oats from Notley Young, esq.--gives directions for the enclosed Nankeen cotton seeds--P.S. (page 3): wrote Col. Ball and Mr. Robert Lewis, welcome to send a mare or two to either of the Jacks or the Horse--P.S. (page 4): March 17, delay in departure of the Vessel [Sally], may alter delivery route--5 bushels of Plaster of Paris to be tried on clover. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","George Washington complains that the overseers did not plow in the fall--success of the crop--running rollers over the grass and wheat--spring barley--Wayles the Brewer in Alexandria--winter barley--Col. Ball is late with the buck wheat--ponders the distance between sections of the floor at the new Dogue Run barn--furnishing Mr. Smith with fish from the landing--prices--securing enough fish for the use of the people there--asks about quantity of wheat--tobacco stored in Alexandria--inquires about Pearce's family arrival--sending, on the next vessel, nine bolts of Oznabrigs--it is cheaper there than in Alexandria--gives directions on receiving payment from Col. Lyles and instructs where he is located--sending three pounds of lucern seed--directs Pearce not to accept anything but the whole sum from Col. Lyles.","George Washington decides that the space between boards on the treading floor of the new barn at Dogue Run will be an inch and a half--suggests that the oats may be tread on the same floor--will send three and a half bushels of a peculiar kind of oats--appearance of the drilled and other wheat--comments on the fine weather during March--winter barley--St. Foin and hemp--Abram--warns of Crow's not able to be trusted--warns of lack of water should mill race not be completed--Washington's sister Lewis of Fredericksburgh is allowed to have one of the unbroken mules.","George Washington is glad to hear that Pearce's family has safely arrived at Mt. Vernon--hopes that change of air will help to restore the eldest daughter to health--writes of the capture of vessels by the British--followed by the embargo--fall in provisions--price of flour--threshing of wheat--purchasing salt before the prices get higher--it is not Washington's expectation to stop ploughing in order to roll the grass and grain--breaking of steers--inquires of the young grass planted last fall--defends the imposition of garden seeds--provision for providing clothes for the young gardener at Alexandria--chance for lambs is bad--rams--instructions for shearing time--paper for the rooms in the house--plastering and white washing--orders for Thomas Davis to paint the houses--lower portion a stone color and the roof red.","Rare for Washington to answer letters applying for appointments, but because of personal regard and former public association he is replying to this one ... lists 3 reasons which explain his silence re: applications for appointments: (1) requests are so numerous and courteous replies require too much of his time; (2) courteous answers could be interpreted to mean more than was intended; (3) at the time of his Inauguration \"... I resolved firmly that no man should ever charge me justly with deception ...\" has never committed himself on an appointment until all information and circumstances have been examined ... on a purely personal basis without involving his public character or the Country, Washington has responded to a request of McHenry's ...","Washington asks Deakins to examine contents of enclosed order and tell him the price the tobacco would fetch.","Presidential pardon signed by George Washington and issue to David Blair. The Customs Act of 1790 specified procedures for collecting duties on imported goods and standardized the sizes of containers for certain imported goods in order to facilitate easier taxation and reduce fraud. For instance, run was required to be imported in casks of at least 50 gallons. David Blair's attempt to import rum from Barbados in casks smaller than 50 gallons resulted in the forfeiture of his vessel. Washington's 1794 pardon of Blair remits this forfeiture. Signed by Edmund Randolph as Secretary of State. Manuscript document signed, with embossed paper seal, 1 page.","George Washington expresses his being sorry to learn of Pearce's not being well--discusses the amount owed to the estate of Mr. Anthony Whitting--Col. Bassett--Mr. Lear--the private papers of Mr. Whitting--his heir Mr. Ring--ready to sow buck wheat at all the farms--inquires of progress of oats and grass seeds--rain twice last week--dry in Philadelphia--instructs Pearce not to grind more wheat because of the embargo--flax--clothes for the Negroes--wool--warns Pearce to be cautious of pilferring.","George Washington expresses confusion over dimensions of the rooms in Alexandria house given by Thomas Green--flax seed--regulate the grass lots at Dogue Run farm--potatoes, oats and clover for the support of the stock, the Mansion house and for sale--demands particular attention to the penning of the stock--willow--informs Pearce that 5,000 white thorn plants are being sent by Mr. Lear on the ship Peggy from England--other fruit trees--lima beans.","Declares that Mr. Thomas Digges was during the Revolution and since a friend to the United States--Digges sent him intelligence and helped prisoners escape from England back to this country--Digges was thought to be in pay of Dr. Benjamin Franklin--Washington never knew his loyalty was questioned, though he has now disputed with Franklin over accounts--John Trumbull, in England during Revolution, declares that Digges aided the American cause.","Writes the answers to queries regarding injunction by one John Henshaw, arising from estate settlement of George Mercer--John Tayloe, George Mason and George Washington were given power of attorney by Mercer and others in England. Washington writes that \"It is really hard that I am so often called before Courts in matters in which I have no interest; but am continually saddled with the expence of defence.\"","George Washington is sorry to hear that the ship Peggy has not arrived from England with his 5,000 white thorn plants--Mr. Lear's fruit trees--hoped that Pearce had discharged Green when he found him drinking--he sets such a bad example--never got an account of last year's corn--buck wheat--potatoes--preserving the apricots--does not want to because his family will not be at Mt. Vernon at all during the summer--hopes to, assuming public business permits, make a flying trip through Mt. Vernon after the rising of Congress--papering the ceiling.","Sending paper for two lower rooms in house--warns Pearce to wait until plaster is thoroughly dry--Green--instructions for the payment of the Sheriff's and Clerk's notes--Mrs. Fanny Washington--cut the hay and grain in time at harvest--be attentive to the drilled wheat--secure it in the seed loft at the Mansion--approves of sowing the first lot in the mill swamp with buck wheat and timothy--corn--grass--mentions Pearce's complaint of bad pastures--wool of dead sheep--inquires about corn, oats, buck wheat and clover.","Crops suffering from drought--Mr. Dandridge--oats on last vessel have disappeared--has enclosed four small papers of seeds which have been sent from a curious gentleman in Europe--keeping of clover for seed--buck wheat--timothy--heavy cost of these in the markets of Philadelphia--value of various grasses--clover ought to be well cured before stacking--Crow--both cattle and sheep will benefit from turnip--asks about the drilled wheat and common wheat--ought to be ripe by the 8th or 10th of June--there are two kinds of wheat in drills at Union--inquires if Plaster of Paris was spread--hides of the dead cattle to be tanned by the old man Jack--skins of the dead sheep--Mulatto Will making shoes--Mrs. Fanny Washington--four missing heads of tobacco--Mr. Whitting--surveying in the fall--Mr. Minor--hopes to be at Mt. Vernon by the 10th of June--selling of a horse--health of slaves discussed--Sam, Doll, several spinners, Ditcher Charles--awaiting the arrival of the Peggy and the white thorn plants and Mr. Lear's fruit trees--high price of flour--embargo.","Washington lists and describes lands that he owns on the Ohio, East side; on the Great Kanhawa; west of the Ohio; in Kentucky; in the State of Pennsylvania; and the Great Dismal Swamp--with acreage and asking prices of each--comments by Washington--he \"will let them go\" if sold together for £ 50,000, although separately they are valued higher--there follows a paragraph of description for each of the 8 tracts.","Crops labouring under drought--2 or 3 fine rains have fallen in Philadelphia in past week--unfavorable account of the drilled wheat--great change and decrease in number of sheep since George Washngton's leaving 5 years ago--average fleece from 5 pounds down to 2 pounds--ship Peggy arrived in George Town with the white thorn trees and Mr. Lear's fruit trees--enclosed list for gardener--fence around slave quarters at Union farm--sent oats--on next vessel Washington will send paper for the house.","Requests that Deakins endeavor to put a stop to trespassing on north part of Woodstock Manor in Montgomery County, Md. which fell to Washington's share in division of William Sprigg's property--also requests information on tenants and farms on his share.","Thanks Deakins for trees imported in the \"Peggy\"--but season probably too far advanced for them to live--enclosed is note to Francis Deakins regarding Washington's land in Woodstock Manor.","Glad to hear of rains--will give a different appearance to oats and flax--rains may enliven corn and buck wheat--fears for any grass that may have been cut--little is expected from white bent grass--save as many of the other grasses for seed--drilled wheat and common wheat--deception with respect to potatoes (210 bushels instead of 418) is an example of how little others can be trusted, black or white--Washington knows of the existence of place in Alexandria where pilfered items can be sold--corn--clover--turnip seeds--midlings and ship stuff--Mr. Douglass--will not be at Mt. Vernon until at least the end of the month.","Lambs were not to be sold--if any were, Washington never received the money--plans for the selling/care of the sheep--never kill the females--comments on those who would go against his plan--his absence has afforded them the opportunity--overseers not allowed to sell any animals--Mr. Stuart's selling butter--Washington never entertained an unfavorable opinion of Stuart and always a bad one of Green--Mrs. Stuart fraudulently furnishes butter for McKnight's Tavern--Mrs. Fanny Washington and the dampness of the cellar in the Alexandria house--Davis and his attendants taking a week to complete a job that should have taken a day--Mr. Oneill from Chester County--a freestone quarry near the lime kiln--Tom Davis and Muclus--Thomas Green--bad example for the carpenters.","People write Washington with all manner of requests and he never fails to answer, despite all his public business--he requests information from Fitzgerald on matter mentioned in enclosed letter from Mr. Smith--asks him to send information and the letter back.","George Washington plans to leave Philadelphia on Tuesday and will probably reach Mt. Vernon either Sunday or Monday--bringing two white waiters with him--one is a hostler and the other attends to Washington--tells Pearce to try the turnip seeds to prove their goodness--preparing ground for a seed that never vegitates.","Washington appoints [...] to collect his rents in counties of Fayette and Washington in state of Pa. The name and amount of salary left blank. Washington enclosed this power in a letter of same date to Presley Neville, desiring him to fill in name and amount himself.","Continual disappointment in collection of rents in Fayette and Washington Counties, Pa. forces Washington to place the matter in other hands--he directs Cannon to hand over list of tenants, etc. to [...]. (The name left blank in original and letterpress copy. Washington enclosed this in letter of same date to Presley Neville, leaving to his discretion the person to appoint to the task.)","GW arrived in Philadelphia on Monday--travelled all day through a constant rain--sorry to hear that wet weather interupts work--especially plowing--buck wheat should be plowed in while it is still green and succulent--corn--wheat--oats looked good when he was home--hopes weather does not injure--grass--scythes--hay--replenished with good seed--scratched in with harrows, or rakes with iron teeth--hopes for considerable profit from meadow ground--Capt. Conway of Alexandria sells 400 pounds worth of hay annually--planting corn at Mill swamp not for the sake of the crop but to prepare for grass--the bridge leading to McKoy's house--those parts of the large meadow enclosure at Union farm to be set with grass as soon as possible--fine timothy--instructs Pearce to write memorandums to remind himself of Washington's directions--Mrs. Fanny Washington taking possession of Alexandria house--Mr. Oneill--quarry--send butter and wood to Mrs. F. Washington--measuring of stone--Peter--mules--last Oct., Washington supplied all farms with a complete set of plow beasts (horses or mules)--raising mules for value--night rides and treading wheat will deprive Washington of foals--Lancaster--mares bought for breeding put to work and other rascally treatment by overseers--Sarah--Mr. Lund Washington's receipt for 500 pounds--has heard of illness of Pearce's eldest daughter--should be prepared for the unfortunate event--is satisfied with Pearce's conduct--list of Washington's favorite objectives--Mrs. Washington requests one dozen of the best hams and half dozen midlings of bacon.","Ship Passport written in Dutch and English, signed by George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, from the schooner Elizabeth, dated July 14, 1794.","Frequent rains, not too heavy or too long, will be the making of the corn and buck wheat--directions for plowing wet fields--examine the shocks of wheat frequently--inquires of the quantity and quality of oats--timothy--clover--give John the gardener a dollar on the last day of every month, provided he behaves well--is glad to hear that Pearce's daughter is feeling better--wants to know why Betty Davis and Doll are more than half their time on the sick list--care of grass seeds--little garden by the salt house--Crow, McKoy and Butler.","Cultivation in corn of the lots in the Mill swamp--corn is not so much an object with Washington as meadow--rushes, alders and other shrubs--inquires of the corn (grown, shoot well and look promising)--particular care taken with the seed of rare ripe corn Washington sent home--Butler--grass seed sown with flax at Union farm--Mr. McNeil (Oneill)--quarry--use of the young mules by the overseers and plowmen--inquiries for particular concerning Ruth, Hannah and Pegg--their being sick several weeks together.","Account ledger with Bank of Alexandria (record of deposits and drafts) - holograph - 10 leaves - one page tipped in at end of ledger. This statement, dated March 20, 1821, concerns two of Washington's drafts to Samuel Washington in 1797 and 1799 for $ 1,000.00. Docketed on verso of final leaf: \"Stuart's Exers on Washington etc. Filed with Depon of Jas. K. McKenna 16 May 1821.\"","George Washington has moved to German Town to escape the heat of Philadephia--has not rained at Mt. Vernon for a while--fearful that drought would damage corn--put off sowing wheat until corn fields are clean, light and in good order--preparing no more land for a crop than one can handle--whatever is attempted should be well executed as it respects crops--an essential object with every farmer ought to be the destruction of weeds--his arable and pasture ground should produce nothing but grain, pulse (if he raises them), vegetables of different sorts and grasses--timothy--inquiries about the clover which was sown with the oats at Mansion house--potatoes--Crow has been applying to Col. Ball for a place--McKoy--encourages Pearce to make an agreement with whomsoever will answer his purposes--should be industrious, sober and knowing in the management of Negroes and other concerns of the farm--someone to take the place of Thomas Green to oversee the carpenters--James, Muclus, Davis--description of this overseer--Butler--received bacon in Philadelphia--buck wheat.","Oats, wheat and clover at River farm--laying ground to clover as soon as possible--flour sold in Alexandria--woolen clothes for the people by the first of November--employment of all who can be spared on the new race at the mill--save time and water--sainfoin--potatoes at the Mansion house--gardener is to save as much seed as he can from the everlasting pea--this pea, when cut young, should make an excellent hay-drilled wheat.","Favorable appearance of the corn--ground is in good order for wheat--buck wheat--hemp growing in the vineyard--inquires to the appearance of the potatoes--Kate (wife of Will) at Muddy Hole wishes to serve the Negro women (as a granny) on the estate--pay of 12 to 15 pounds per year--in the George Town Gazette it is written that holders of shares in the Potomac Company (treasurer William Hartshorn) are to give 12 pounds sterling per share--Washington holds 5 shares--Col. Lyles Bond--Crow and McKoy--comments on replacing them--Green--Butler--rare ripe corn.","Workers for the new mill race--comments on the newly hired overseer--Mason--Pine going to school in Alexandria--may fall into bad habits or company there--Mr. Butler--incompetent in his present position--inquires if Groves is married or single--asks about the turnips--inquires after Pearce's youngest and eldest daughters.","Washington asks Lewis to send money from rents to payment of William Pearce in Alexandria, also rental accounts--rents may be applied to purchasing leases, but 10% won't be derived from money advanced--discusses terms of real estate transactions--transfer of leases illegal under Mr. Muse--pleased with Lewis's disposal of Bath and Winchester houses and lots and land on Potomac River, but wishes Lewis had sent the conditions under which they had been let--sends his love, and Martha's, to Mrs. Lewis.","Col. Lyles bond--gives instructions on writing responses to his inquiries--drilled wheat and barley--the culture of the latter is more profitable than the former--directions for dealing with the ague and fever--Mr. Gunnel--Col. Simms of Alexandria--people have taken liberties with Washington's timber and wood during his absence--Mr. Pierce Bailey--selling a tract of land for 1500 pounds--discusses payment--Mr. Gill of Alexandria--Washington agrees to putting a still at Mt. Vernon--Pearce should contact Mr. Stuart if he has questions--young Boatswain.","Deals with the estate of Mrs. Margaret Green Savage, and of her husband Dr. William Savage--Washington relates outline of case still under litigation, but refers Trenor to Rev. Mr. Bryan Fairfax as the one who has best knowledge of case and is still active in it as trustee--tells Trenor \"I have no more right to intermeddle in the Judicial proceedings of the Courts in this Country than you have.\"","Mr. Pyne wishes to be employed at Mt. Vernon--Washington leaves the issues in Pearce's hands--has enclosed a certificate for Mr. Butler--discusses his dismissal--directions for removing the Negro quarters at Union and River farms--warns Pearce not to wait too long.","Returns [unnamed] pamphlets herewith--thanks for perusal of them.","Col. Lyle's bond is discussed--Washington approves of Pearce's sowing early (or distilled) wheat at different seasons to discover the best for it--double headed wheat at Union farm--heavy rains--problems as a result of it--drains in all the fields that need it--Pearce has the ague and fever--young Boatswain--Washington warns that yellow fever may possibly be in Baltimore.","Washington left German Town yesterday and arrived in Philadelphia--Thomas Green has quit of his own accord--Old Bishop should be taken care of--a decision about employing Pyne should be made without much more delay--McKoy--asks about the appearance of the stone quarry--possible replacement for Green--Washington hopes to get to Mt. Vernon before Nov.--may not be possible because of rebellion in the West (Whiskey Rebellion)--Mrs. Fanny Washington requests boards for a corn house--Mrs. Washington requests some artichoke seeds.","Washington mentions a new road and that Pearce is to oversee it--has engaged a Scotchman to replace Green--he is to have Green's house, garden, etc.--James Donaldson and his family will embark for Mt. Vernon on the ship Capt. Mitchell--other directions and requests in regard to the new carpenter--Pyne--is sorry to hear of Butler's illness--GW leaves Tuesday for Carlisle--still hopes to be at Mt. Vernon before Congress meets.","Washington is glad to find that seeding of wheat is over--problems with the new road spoken of in last letter--Mr. Thompson Mason--advantages of new road for him--gives reasons for the construction of the new road--Crow--unproductivity of the ferries--questions if he will receive any advantage from the new public road.","Memorandum detailing a work contract with Mount Vernon carpenter James Donaldson, including his allowances for food, moving expenses, use of tools, use of a house, garden, and cow, and the privilege of the occasional absence, in exchange for his work. Donaldson was a white overseer of the slave carpenters at Mount Vernon.  Washington hired him for his \"sober and industrious\" nature, but soon learned that he was not a competent overseer.  Washington repeatedly wrote to his overseer at the time, William Pearce on the subject of Donald's inability to manage slave labor and Donaldson left Mount Vernon by November 1795.  Autograph letter signed by Washington and Donaldson, 2 pages.","Washington is 55 miles from Philadelphia on his way to Carlisle--comments that neither he nor Pearce is familiar with the management of buck wheat--on his current travel, Washington sees the crop on the whole road--it is cut down and remains in the field in very small cocks--presumes they will stay that way until the seed gets perfectly ripe--the potatoes too were every where digging.","Washington informs Pearce that he will not be at Mt. Vernon until spring--tells Pearce not to delay his trip to the Eastern Shore--disperse the stock which may be endangered by the winter--no more hogs put up for pork than such as are of fit age and size.","Washington returned to Philadelphia on Tuesday last--he expresses confidence in Pearce's care, judgment and integrity--repeats his objectives--regular course of crops; introduce grass where proper; make meadows and hedges; recover exhausted fields; improve stock--large dairies; make hay--these are much more desirable to Washington than to push the best fields out of their regular course in order to increase the next, or any other, year's crop of grains--which would eventually ruin the fields--expresses sorrow over the loss of Pearce's daughter--also, Paris and Jupiter have died--Pyne--McKoy--Washington does not expect much (in the way of overseeing the carpenters) from James Donaldson--Col. William Washington of Westmoreland--Washington repeats his observance of Donaldson--Green--housing the new family in the Green hosue--fodder was gotten in good time--corn yield--wants to know quantity of buck wheat--sorry to find that fly found in the wheat demands immediate threshing--wants Pearce to experiment with price of wheat in grain form or flour--cabins and quarters at Union farm.","Potatoes and corn are likely to turn out well--keep enough buck wheat and potatoes for seed--it is miserable for a farmer to be obliged to purchase his seeds--exchanging may be useful--prices for wheat and flour in Alexandria--Sally Green and her distressed circumstances--James Donaldson into the Green house--Pyne was more a talker than [a worker]--fall plowing--cutting up the fallen timber--hogs for sale--culled sheep--Mr. Hawkins left sundry cuttings of valuable grape vines at Mr. Lund Washington's--cultivate corn and rye--conserving trees at the Mansion house--clearing fields at Dogue-run.","Enclosed thirteen hundred dollars--a bond from Mr. Lund Washington--fifty pounds to go to the charity school at the Academy in Alexandria--Washington's annual subscription of ten pounds to the Rev. Mr. Davis--incumbent of the Episcopal Church in Alexandria--Mr. Herbert.","Gives William A. Washington the desired information on seminaries and colleges to which he could send his children--one in \"this place\" seems to be doing Washington Custis no good at all--British overlooker of carpenters at Mt. Vernon seems unable to handle hands under him; Mr. Pearce might have to replace him--is there any chance of getting man spoken of before for the job?","Letters to Col. William Washington of Westmoreland--the easy and simple manners of Donaldson make him unfit as an overseer of the Negro carpenters--he should, however, instruct Isaac and the boy Jem in the principles of making and repairing all kinds of farming implements--quarters for a new carpenter overseer--Mrs. Fanny Washington--descriptions of people who Washington thinks should be obliged to stay at his Alexandria house--Doctor Craik--which wines to serve his guests--claret, madeira for very extraordinary circumstances--the use of his Mt. Vernon home by curious people--hogs for pork--some bacon for the Mansion--omission of McKoy not to measure his potatoes--Washington wants to compare the crop of corn and the crop of potatoes together--whether it is better to sell wheat as grain or flour--Mr. Minor--Col. Lyles--enclosed money to discharge Washington's bond to Mr. Lund Washington.","Washington discovers that it is more profitable to sell wheat after being ground into flour--Sally Green is cautioned against dealing with Washington's Negroes--grubbing--leaving clumps of trees when clearing--corn will be much better than if growing among single trees--wants the total account of all farms of the corn--wants sheds with brick foundation, at Dogue-run erected for the work horses, oxen, etc.--will send four or five bushels of clover seed.","Problems with the bond to Mr. Lund Washington--Mr. John Mercer--Mr. Randolph--asks not to have any more smith's work done there in the future--wages due soon--prices of flour (super-fine and fine)--crop of fodder has been great--should have a great deal of hay for sale--feeding of Washington's stock--potatoes and turnips--experiment with fattening bullocks--punishing trespassers on Washington's four mile run tract--progress on the new race at the mill--James Donaldson--treatment of visitors--use of wine.","Instructs Lear to look in trunks at Mount Vernon for papers concerning the Potomac Company. Supports pushing forward navigation of river, seeks opinion of English engineer [William] Weston, also may consult [Richard] Claiborne's engineer. Acknowledges the opposition to Potomac Company plans.","Clearing ground for next year--asks if it would be better to have it well grubbed rather than cleaning the ground thoroughly--treatment of other like fields--No. 6 at Muddy hole--corn holes at the Mansion--orchards--directions on fences surrounding corn--clearing of woods--crop rotation--hopes Allison turns out well--possibly who Crow spent much of his time--erecting shed for the cattle by the new barn at Union farm--new sheds at Dogue-run--gathering thorn berries--Oneil quarrying stone at Mt. Vernon.","Total amount of corn crop is 1639 barrels--stock gets 22 barrels per week--14 barrels weekly to the Negroes--totalling 233 barrels more than is made--it is from corn and wheat that Washington expects to pay overseers' wages and everything that needs to be bought--asks about the amount of oats that have been threshed--quantity of potatoes compared with that of corn to determine cultivation for next year--wants to hasten the manufacturing of all wheat due to the price increase--asks about the completion of the mill race--repairing the barn at Muddy hole--before the new barn at River farm is undertaken--brick foundations for the sheds at Dogue-run--is glad to hear so good account of Donaldson--spinning of wool--clean and dirty--allowance of provision for gardener and his wife--Peter--Mr. Lear of George Town--Col. Fitzgerald.","Washington forwards some papers to Lear relative to the Potomac River. He includes a drawing by a Mr. Claiborn describing a new method of lowering and raising boats without locks.","Fencing the ground at the Mansion house for corn--rotations for Dogue-run, Muddy hole and River farms--putting oats and clover in the ground where buck wheat grew this year--leaving two or three clumps of trees when clearing the wood at No. 5 at Dogue-run--for the purpose of shade and ornament--importance of reviewing old letters--carpenters preparing frames, shingles, etc., for putting in more dormant windows in the back of the stables at Mansion house--Washington hopes that with favorable weather the fall plowing is in great forwardness--house Frank and Lucy being idle when not at their specific tasks--cucumber tree--Mrs. Washington sending a present to the gardener's wife--death of Austin--Mrs. Stiles sending his Mare and all his things to Mt. Vernon--shrubs sustaning injury from the deer--preserving the pork--old Butler--honey locust seed--Doll at the ferry--price of flour in Philadelphia still at ten dollars a barrel.","Comments on Pearce's health--hopes that all the oat grounds will be in good order for early seeding--allotment of oats for Washington's horses when he comes to Mt. Vernon--asks about a fallen chimney that injured some Negro children--Doll at the ferry--ableness to work--rotation of crops at Dogue-run--asks about two plows that were sent to Mt. Vernon earlier--asks if they have been used yet.","Fall in prices of wheat and flour--inclosure for corn at the Mansion house--other fences and gates--Washington's plans for the two sheds at Dogue-run--Irish potatoes--will send a bushel and a half of clean honey locust seed--directions for these--French Will--Washington's supposed promised of freedom after seven years of service--Dick at Dogue-run.","Despite probable increase in value of lands because of great immigration, Washington has decided to sell his lands west of Allegheny mountains due to troubles with tenants and collecting rent--he gives Shreve first choice at land in Fayette County [Pa.] on which he now lives--specifies terms--if nothing is decided by the end of February, Washington will feel free to sell land Shreve is on to another.","Washington discusses discrepency with Miller's receipt--price of flour fell before Washington's was made ready for the market--wheat crop over all the U.S. was extremely short--price should rise again before the warm weather--Doctor Stuart--Col. Ball--inquires about the treading floor in the new barn at Dogue-run--a general rule being of leaving either single trees or clumps--gardener is allowed a fifth of what is sold from the nursery--death of Bishop--providing victuals and clothing for Donaldson's son--Donaldson should teach Isaac and the boy Jem in the principles of implements--filling up gullies--French's Will--Washington not too concerned with hunting him up--only as an example--Broad Creek--Bladensburgh--upper Marlborough--procuring seeds for the gardener--St. Foin--Mr. Lear--furze seed--Cale or cole seed--asks if the ferry people will have the field at Mansion house for corn--rotation--Mr. Lund Washington--indebted for fish--Austin.","Washington sends her a copy of Jefferson's \"Notes of Virginia\" [Notes on the State of Virginia]--cannot find \"Dr. Franklin's Strictures on the abuse of the press\" among his remaining volumes of the Bee--he hopes to see her at dinner tomorrow.","Cedar making a good hedge--cedar berries--proper season for removing cedar trees--had success when removing them in a deep frost--wants to experiment with keeping hogs in sties from pigs--death of old Betty.","Mrs. Styles--Austin--Washington doubts that the little old field at the ferry could be got in order in time for oats and clover--use it for corn, wheat and clover--agrees with the arrangement of fields Nos. 1, 3, and 6 at Muddy hole--immediate profit is not so much an object with Washington as the restoration of worn out and gullied fields--old clover lot planted with potatoes--manure the bad parts--advertising the horse and jack--can stand at last year's rate's--wheat fields covered with a thin layer of snow--has enclosed garden seeds for Ehler.","Surveying the four mile run--Mr. [Lund] Washington and Mr. Terret--Moses Ball--likely Washington will have more than 100 bushels of oats to spare--had hoped for three to four thousand--hopes the price will be higher than half a crown by the end of April--transplanting young cedars--make hedges--preparing a seed--lucern--use of a heavy harrow with sharp teeth--linnen to cloath the negroes--proper care and attention given to the bacon--Smith--Old Butler--tedious execution of work by the carpenters--Betty.","Washington received Pearson's letter with 1st volume and part of 2nd of Memoirs of Academy of Arts and Sciences -- gives his thanks to members of the Academy.","Washington has spoken to Mr. William Weston, an English engineer, about Weston's visiting the falls of the Potomac. Working \"on the Canal, between the Waters of Susquehanna \u0026 the Schuylkill [sic]\" Weston will be arriving via Baltimore. Washington regrets that it is too late for Weston to arrange to meet Lear at the confluence of the Shenendoah and the Potomac, as Lear had wished.","Washington was afraid the open weather (frost) would have injured the wheat--expenses of the estate covered by wheat--rolling the bad parts of a field--questions Pearce's surveying assessment of a plot--commiting a jack to the Eastern Shore--Mr. Charles Lee--Mr. Pearse Bailey--land property is rising fast in value--the number of emigrants--Col. Washington--oznabrigs--the Trial--Capt. Hand--high price of clover seed--scaley bark hiccory nut--Illinois nut--honey locust seed.","Selling all the fish to one man is best--if Mr. Smith will give five shillings per one thousand for herring and twelve shilling in hundred for shad, Pearce had better enter into a written agreement with him--surveying the boundries--Mr. [Lund] Washington--cedar berries--oznabrigs--flax--Mr. Bayley--price of lands--especially those convenient to the federal city.","Regarding some of Ball's land which he wants to sell to the government to build an arsenal--Col. Pickering thinks the price too high and situation too low down--Washington doesn't want to say anything more to the Secretary of War lest anyone think he is influenced by family connection--has never seen any such act passed by Virginia legislature as Ball mentioned in his letter of 19 December.","Washington expresses feelings of humility at praise of his work in Revolution and in the government--he gives all credit to \"the Great ruler of events\" and \"kind Providence.\"","Wheat on the ground is in so unpromising a way--inquires to the look of the barley--roller--French's Paul--pains taken to apprehend and bring him to punishment--Dick--Betty Davis--Sarah, possibly a spinner at the Mansion, in childbed--purchase of one thousand yards of German oznabrigs--lucern seed to be had in Alexandria--new overseer at Mansion house--Allison--inquires about the price of flour in Alexandria--both superfine and fine are up again in Philadelphia.","On the Sloop Harmony--Capt. Ellwood--Washington has sent 972 1/2 yards of oznabrigs--Mrs. Fanny Washington---Col. Gilpin--Washington has also included various seeds--some rare and valuable--turnips--chiccory--botany bay grass seeds--requests that the gardener use his utmost skill and care--cabbage--lucern--preparing for its arrival--Sammy is to supply the place of Bristol--Cyrus, a dower slave--the children of Daphne--Mr. Smith--one purchaser for the fish--Mrs. Fanny Washington, Dr. Stuart and Mr. Lund Washington--Gray--India hemp--Pair graffs.","New overseers are turning out well--Grove--Allison--Washington has received twenty pounds of lucern seed--eight pounds of lucern and the like quantity of clover mixed to the acre--grasses ought to be sown on clean and well prepared ground--Betty Davis and Pearce's having difficulty distinguishing between real and feigned sickness--Paul--Mr. Dulany--artichokes.","Mr. Pierce Bailey--land on difficult run--inquiry of the new meadow at Dogue-run--affects of the winter weather on the growing grain, the grass and the fields which are to be sown and planted--Moses at the mill-- Tom and Ben--coopering--Gray--Isaac making ploughs--Donaldson--gardener attending to pease--an English gentleman, named Strickland--red wine and madeira--Mrs. Fanny Washington--porter.","Carter Ben at the River farm, laid up many weeks--potatoe plan experiment--impediments from the weather in sowing oats--winter grain should now show its spring appearance--roller-cutting small grain before it is suffered to get too ripe--honey locust seed--advertising of Paul.","Washington does not expect to be at Mt. Vernon by Sunday--the roads through Maryland are impassible and business in the federal city has detained him--injured parts of meadow should be resown--if that, or the other meadows, were once well taken with timothy, floods would not wash of[f] the soil.","\"Calculation of the number of Bricks wanting for the Barn at River Farm\" --Bricks for barn at River Farm.  Sketch is for barn at Dogue Run Farm.  -total number of bricks for each section of the new barn--sketch of barn placement and surrounding grounds.","Grain and grass have benefitted by the late rains--flour in the mill is to be inspected--poor prices.","Wheat and grass continue to mend--warm weather and rain--also brought on oats--disposing of flour--midlings and ship stuff--Davenport--mill account for last year--the boy at the mill to go to the garden at Mansion house--two deaths in the family--one of them a young fellow--McKoy--Green--Davis--fence at Dogue-run to enclose the barn--the number of bricks required for the barn in the Neck (River farm).","Washington has enclosed sketches of the barn to be built at River farm--2 inch planks of white oak for the threshing floor--1 inch and a quarter pine plank for the lower floor of the graineries--other directions for construction--Mr. Stuart and the making of bricks--asks of the character of the carpenter who built Mrs. Peak's barn--honey locust plants--speaks of a book which contains information on these--Pekan or Illinois nut-plants sent by a gentleman from Jamaica--Doctor Craik--Cooper Jack.","Crops in need of rain--plenty of rain in Philadelphia--need for bread in Europe will raise wheat prices--wants to plant a good many potatoes--buck wheat--white homony bean is very productive--corn--cutting the forward wheat in good season--Dr. Stuart-transplanting the honey locust--speaks of a disorder in the horses.","Washington encloses an advertisement which he plans to put in various gazettes and newspapers -- he confides in secrecy his plan to rent his farms \u0026 the dower slaves -- he may even interest associations in England or Scotland in farms through advertisements in gazettes -- the intermarriage of dower negroes with others and those on neighboring farms will cause affecting \u0026 trying consequences, so Washington cautions Stuart to make no mention of the plan for the present -- he doesn't care to rent farms to \"our country farmers\" because they wear out the land and little else -- he wants Stuart ask in confidence British merchants in Alexandria and Dumfries about the scheme -- Washington mentions Eliza (\"Betsy\") Custis's marriage and gives his evaluation of the groom, Mr. Thomas Law -- thinking of G.W.P. Custiss interests, Washington asks Stuart whether there might have been an erroneous division of negroes for Mr. Thomas Peter for his wife's (Martha Custis's) share.","Details on the shingles--additional directions for the barn--removal of all the cabins at River and Union farms--wants to punish the thief who robbed the meat house at Mt. Vernon--Nathan suspected of this sort formerly--Postilion Joe has been caught in similar practices--Sam would not be restrained if he saw an opening to do the like.","Washington hopes that it rained at Mt. Vernon--insect--distemper among horses--selling hay in Alexandria--Mr. Halley--reducing a lot in Alexandria for an allay--enclosed a newspaper containing some ideas on the culture of potatoes--making them into bread--James Butler--the Academy in Alexandria--Rev. Mr. Muir.","Autograph letter signed from George Washington to Tobias Lear, personal secretary of George Washington, regarding the purchase of bank shares on his behalf. Addressed on verso in holograph with intact seal and docket in Tobias Lear's writing.","Speaks of rains which brought disasters--young mule killed--shells gathered for lime--filling between the logs of the cabins with clay--wheat--the scab--the rust--gullies at the Mansion house.","Washington plans to come to Mt. Vernon about the middle of the month--dormant windows on each side of the pediment--front side of the stable--Donaldson--grain and hay--Davy's lost lambs--very suspicious appearance--he has some sly, cunning and roguish negroes under him--asks how Ben at the mill is employed--Ruth and Ben at the River farm--both Pearce and Groves are ill.","Washington asks Lewis whether he has purchased any of the Berckley or Frederick leases--is he going to?--directs him to send money collected and names of persons as \"I am in want, and have only deprived myself of the use of it from the hope of its laying the foundation of a batter annuity; which my heavy expenditures very much need.\" \"Unless business should require my attendance at the Seat of government sooner it is probable I shall remain at this place until the end of September-\".","Discusses second wheat field at Davy's field on Dogue-run farm--directions for plowing-destruction by storms in GW's locale-chance for wheat next year in Davy's field is hurt by corn-plowing green buck wheat, then sowing wheat thereon immediately, for an experiment-collect money due for flour sold.","Saving sufficient clover seed--sowing wheat as soon as ground is in order--requests the length and breadth of the two pavements between the steps of the middle door and those of the end doors of the Mansion house.","Frequent and hard rains--effect on the forward corn--all the wheats and oats are in--Washington wishes the hay was in also--Donaldson is leaving--requests that Pearce hire the carpenter recommended by Col. William Washington (Washington's nephew)--John Neale can have Donaldson's house and garden.","Plowing Davy's field at Dogue-run--clover being well turned in by good plows and good plowmen--same with the buck wheat--taking the worker force and applying it to another farm that is ready for plowing--barley--Washington asks about the wheat which has already been threshed--asks Pearce to send two bushels of the early wheat to him--Mr. Kitt--900 bushels of oats for sale--Pearce has sold 300--overseers for Union and Dogue-run farms.","Miss Betsy Custis--an enclosed letter for her--a cover letter.","Sowing wheat in ground that is not ready for its reception--sowing the lot by the spring, where potatoes are growing, with lucern--abuse of plows--checked by the overseers--constant repair by Isaac--character of Mr. Neale.","Pearce has recommenced seeding--more favorable weather--all the wheat, sowed by the middle of the month, should be in the ground in good season--Washington fears that Davy's field, at Dogue-run, was too wet to sow--such land as [his], when plowed wet, always bakes hard--expects to set out in two or three days for Mt. Vernon.","Washington asks Page's advice on what should be done about renting or selling land and in working with the writer of a letter Washington encloses--desires to sell share in Dismal Swamp--it is more expensive than productive. This draft written in the hand of secretary Bartholomew Dandridge, with additions by Washington.","Postilion Joe--Washington does not expect to reach Philadelphia before Tuesday afternoon--wheat would be a heavy loss should the weavil get into it--let no time be lost in getting it out of the straw and ground up as fast as the mill is able to do it--take the corn out of the field as soon as it can be safely done--gathering white thorn berries--the sooner the potatoes are up and secured the better--trimming the Lombardy Poplar and the Yellow Willow.","Pearce had been sick, but has since recovered--fly is found in the wheat--expresses disappointment with the Englishman overseer--a certificate for Donaldson--hedging--Washington suspects that Pearce can have no dependence on the berry of the white thorn from his friend in Newcastle--after viewing the hedges from Christiana to Wilmington, Washington does not believe that a gallon of seed could be gathered--pamphlet on the subject of manures--death of the trusty old negro Jack--replacing him--Allison.","Washington wants to enclose all his crops with live fences--asks that Pearce attend to them with as much care as a field of Indian corn--wants to tend less ground--manure and cultivate the smaller quantity higher--English thorn--honey locust--cedar hedge--directions on hedging--Lombardy poplar--Capt. Ellwood--Mr. Hartshorn or Col. Gilpins--has sent 28 1/2 pounds of chiccory seed--directions for sowing--enclosed a small sketch showing the course of a new road--asks Pearce to urge the miller to grind the wheat as fast as he can--inquires about the look of the growing crops and if an overseer for Union farm has been acquired.","Sickness among the negroes--diminishing prospect of a good crop of corn--breaking up the fields for the ensuing crop--preparing the shelters--for the horses at River farm--asks about Neale--list of work for the carpenters--Isaac and Joe--enclosed copy of the invoices of the oznabrigs and blankets--seine twine--payment of Pearce and the overseers--Peter.","Washington says he knows nothing further on subject of extract on other side [which is not on our copy]--asks Morris to let him know what answer to give Commissioners of Federal City--\"Their credit I know has been stretched to its utmost limits in order to keep the wheels moving even in the slow \u0026 unprofitable manner in which they have turned.\"","Materials for hedging--cedar berries--explains his opinion of tilling less land and increasing the quality of the crops--manure--growing grain looks well--hogs put up for porke.","The sickness at Mt. Vernon is abating-tells Pearce to encourage Cyrus to persevere-he is to use money from last year's flour and corn to pay any debts-good price for wheat in Philadelphia-seine twine-Peter choosing two more mules.","Washington fears Pearce is unwell--price of flour is good--Washington can buy twine in Philadelphia, but no vessel is bound for the Potomack before the river closes--gives some suggestions (including hiring the landing out) should Pearce not be able to get twine from Alexandria in time.","Washington introduces Capt. Myers to Lear--wants to know if Myers will be employed as engineer and superintendent for lock navigation by the Directors of the Potomac Company--Lear can determine whether his testimonials as architect and knowledge of locks, etc. is sufficient.","Memorandum in the hand of George Washington with dimensions of architecdtural details in and around the house -- piazza at west door: brick pavement between the tiles 5 feet 3 inches by 9 feet 6 inches; tiles are 12\" square; stone margin around them of 6\" on outer edge, 9\" on inner next the house. --gives measurements of windows in the new room; the Venetian window is given in exact detail; the two smaller (or end windows); the dimensions of the chimney in the new room in detail.","The Mount Vernon farm manager, William Pearce, sends President Washington a memorandum listing some of the room dimensions in the Mansion. Specifically, he includes \"The hight of the Rooms up staires \u0026 garrett; the blue room; room over the small dining room; the room the Marques Delafiat [Marquis de Lafayette] Lodged In; the Yellow room; garret rooms; garden gate; gate front of lawn; kitching [kitchen] garden gate; cellar windows.\" Docketed \"Dimentions [Dimensions] of the Rooms upstairs and the Gates and the cellar windows\". A second memorandum, \t\npossibly in the hand of Tobias Lear. Notes include - of the two sides; That side which fronts the grotto 31' long, distance between corners and window; length of window; hgt of window; the chimney side, height of door, width of wall between door and chimney, sides of chimneys, height of mantle piece; ends 23 ft. wide, doors \u0026 windows; list of dimensions. Third document included shows height of Mr. W.'s room, size of windows, upper windows west side of M[ansion] house, size of New Room chimney, the windows on west side of cellar. Autograph document, 2 page, in hand of William Pearce (?) docketed \"The Sizes of the windows \u0026 C.\"","Partially printed invitation from President of the United States to dine at 4 pm.","Pearce has met with a supply of twine in Alexandria--Washington is not disposed to sell his flour for anything less than it sells in Philadelphia--Davenport should hasten the grinding--suspects that his letter to Pearce must have been opened before it reached Mt. Vernon--by persons looking for bank and post notes.","Davenport is ill--decline in price of flour--price of fish--fallen timbers to the Waggoners--honey locust--inquires of the standing of the winter grain--grubbing--new road--Allison--salary to Mr. Davis--Mr. Herbert--new race at the mill.","Speaks of a certain letter that accompanies two parcels of rice--gives all the information respecting their cultivation--reminds Pearce to document the time and place of the rice being put into the ground.","Sickness is prevelant among the people--inquires if the grain has been covered with snow--death of Davenport--search for a replacement--Ben at the mill is sick also--salary for Mr. Davis--Mr. Herbert.","Pearce has listed Dower Negroes for Washington--asks for a list of all the remaining negroes on the estate--if a replacement for the miller cannot be had, the mill can be rented on advantages terms--hopes to determine the whole amount of last year's wheat--price--repairing the Mansion house--Washington will have Venetian blinds made--Dr. Stuart--Peter--Pearce is to aid Mrs. Davenport should she decide to move to Norfolk--mentions advertisement for determining the possibility of renting the farms.","Washington encloses an advertisement which he plans to put in various gazettes and newspapers--he confides in secrecy his plan to rent his farms and the dower slaves--he may even interest associations in England or Scotland in farms through advertisements in gazettes--the intermarriage of dower negroes with others and those on neighboring farms will cause affecting and trying consequences, so Washington cautions Stuart to make no mention of the plan for the present--he doesn't care to rent farms to \"our country farmers\" because they wear out the land and little else--he wants Stuart to ask in confidence British merchants in Alexandria and Dumfries about the scheme--Washington mentions Eliza (\"Betsy\") Custis's marriage and gives his evaluation of the groom, Mr. Thomas Law--thinking of G.W.P. Custis's interests, Washington asks Stuart whether there might have been an erroneous division of negroes for Mr. Thomas Peter for his wife's (Martha Custis's) share .","On February 10, 1796, upon learning of his eldest step-granddaughter's engagement to Thomas Law, George Washington writes this letter of congratulations to him. Washington's fatherly interest in the betrothal of Eliza \"Betsey\" Parke Custis is apparent. He expresses surprise, gives his blessing, and invites the couple to visit Philadelphia after the ceremony. Thomas Law earned his fortune in India and met Washington's step-granddaughter shortly after his arrival in America. The couple was married the following month, on March 21, 1796.","Washington is under no apprehension of falling price of flour--wishes to rent the mill after the current crop of wheat is manufactured--250 dollars is not sufficient rent--Mr. Digges--Col. Fitzgerald--tenants near Mrs. French's must pay more than 20/. rent for every acre of tillable land--printer in Alexandria does not have enough types for the advertisement--repairs to the north end of the Mansion--Caesar has been absent six days--renting the farms--Pearce is entertaining doubts of remaining another year.","Washington has sent by Capt. Hand, a cask of clove seed and a small box of Apple graffs--apples are of a most extraordinary size--purchasing shares in the Bank of Alexandria.","Scarcity of corn and its high price--new ground at Mansion house--trimming the trees--price of flour and calculations when to sell--renting the mill--100 pounds per year would fall far short--Mrs. French--frost and the look of the winter grain--Allison--Col. Ball--Mr. Robert Lewis--sending out the jacks--Thomas Allison--winter has been open and mild-selling hay.","President Washington presents a small color minature bust portrait of himself by the Marchioness de Brehan, with his compliments, to Anne Willing Bingham, the wife of Senator William Bingham. \"Not for the representation.--Not for the value;-- but as the production of a fair hand the offering is made and the acceptan[ce] of it is requested.--\".","Letter regarding plantation management.","On the Commerce, Washington will send eight bushels of field pea, chiccory and eight bushels of winter vetch--directions for the cultivation--wind blowing down trees--selling the flour--Mr. Minor has recommended a Mr. Darnes as a tenant--Mr. Gill and renting the mill--inquires of the dimensions and details on the chimney in the new room at the Mansion.","Informs Pearce of Sarah Green's distress--if she is in real distress, Pearce should afford her some relief--do not send her money--Washington suspects she may be rigging herself rather than obtaining necessaries for her family--if she cannot support her children, she should bind them to good masters and mistresses who will teach them a trade.","Mr. Lear--price of Pease (flour) due to European accounts--Mr. Smith--tells Pearce to sell all wheat including midlings and ship stuff--high winds destroying the fences--renting jacks--Peter--Mr. Lewis--hopes the gardener tried the apples graffs--bad season at the fishery.","Washington to his nephew, Robert Lewis regarding his method of collecting rents. He also mentions that he tries to avoid litigation, when speaking of a land dispute between neighbors Ariss and McCormick and himself. He ends with a note about his \"Jack\" or donkey, explaining it was too late to send out for breeding this season.","Maria and Charles Washington are unwell--Dr. Craik--since the wheat crop was so bad, it would be unlucky to have also missed the best market for flour--asks Pearce to inquire to Mr. Christie of the character of Mr. Joseph Gallop and his brothers--renting River farm--repairs to the Mansion--Mr. Robert Lewis.","Washington writes his condolences on the death of Bassett's sister, Fanny Bassett Washington Lear--Tobias Lear recently met in Philadelphia with Washington--they discussed, and now Washington writes about, disposition of the children [of Fanny B. Washington and G.A. Washington]--Washington always intended to take Fayette under his care but now decided it better to keep Fanny's children together--final decision to be postponed \"until I bid adieu to public life\"--children are all now at Mount Vernon. [Tobias Lear's wife, Fanny Bassett Washington Lear, has died, leaving 3 children by her 1st husband G.A. Washington. These were Anna Maria, George Fayette and Charles Augustine Washington. Lear himself had one son, Benjamin Lincoln Lear by his first wife.]","Drought continues--the prospect for good crops of small grains is unpromising--Washington wishes the loss in grain may be made up in fishing--fall in the price of flour--Mr. Robert Lewis--Mr. Hughes--Joseph Gallop--renting River farm--inquires of the prospect of fruit--lucern seed--chiccory and clover--Maria and Charles have got well again.","Washington sends invoice and bill of lading \"for the long expected Seeds (which by the bye have cost me at least four times as much as I expected).\" Requests Lear to forward the seeds to his Mount Vernon manager William Pearce, \"the season for sowing the Peas and succory being already far advanced.\"","Between April and May of 1796, George Washington exchanged letters with Virginia statesman Edward Carrington about the context and expectations set forth by the Constitution. After much political debate, the Jay treaty had been approved by the Senate, but the House of Representatives was withholding funding. John Adams and Thomas Jefferson were setting the stage for the next presidential election and it was a time of intense discussions about politics and the public good. ","Understanding that these discussions were an important step in the relationship between the government and the citizens, Washington wrote to Carrington explaining his perspective on these issues: \"Whatever my own opinion may be on this, or any other subject, interesting to the Community at large, it always has been, and will continue to be, my earnest desire to learn, and to comply, as far as is consistent, with the public sentiment; but it is on great occasions only, and after time has been given for cool and deliberate reflection, that the real voice of the people can be known.\"","Washington reflected on the fact that the current debates were not about the Treaty itself, but whether or not there should be a treaty. He wrote a similar letter to Maryland statesman, Charles Carroll on the same day.","Washington will give the application of Mr. Thomas Freeman the same impartial consideration as other applicants for job of surveyor of western boundaries under new treaties--he mentions the election of Mr. Thomas Sprigg as representative from Maryland--Washington makes a lengthy discussion of opposition in House of Representatives to the Jay Treaty--he opines that the country must stay out of European wars in order first to build up its strength and become a 1st rate power.","Drought still continues--has had good rain in Philadelphia--grain and grass in [those] parts look well--Pearce is near the completion of corn--planting--sowing peas and chiccory--winter vetch carefully preserved until Autumn--depreciation of flour price--result of House of Representatives--Mr. Robert Lewis--Messers Bennett and Watts--Washington has sent two dozen Windsor chairs for the new room.","Rain has fallen, but cold and drying winds have reduced its effect--frosts injuring the fruit--clover seed perished as a result of the drought--need for the crop and high price of seed--constructing a lane at Dogue-run next to the overseer's house--receipts for fish--an account kept of the times the Coach Mares go the jacks.","Washington is glad to hear that Pearce has sold all the flour--more rain in Philadelphia than at Mt. Vernon--getting supplied with good rams--Mr. Gough--Mr. Darnes--Davis raising the walls of the barn at River farm--repairing the house in the upper garden, called the School house--Paschal is reported sick six days in the week.","Weather has been seasonable of late, however, the grain and grass have received--transplanting cedar--damage of the family piece of Marquis de la Fayette, sustained as a result of the sun--Peter--the well house from the Mansion has been carried to Union farm.","Interest in the progress toward creating the new Federal City. Refers to the duties of 3 commissioners who were appointed by the Continental Congress--Thomas Johnson, Daniel Carroll and David Stewart.","A pipe of wine and a box of tea sent from Philadelphia--Windsor chairs--Mr. Aimes traveling to the federal city--Mr. Lear will show him the way to Mt. Vernon--inquires of Maria and the two boys--early wheat and other small grains, peas and grasses--India hemp--expects to have many respectable visitors during his stay at Mt. Vernon, and hopes to find everything in good order.","It is not likely that Washington will be at Mt. Vernon before the 20th--everything about the houses should be got in clean and nice order--Neal--Caroline--cleaning servants quarters--abundant supply of meat--inquires of the venetian blinds and the dormant windows in the stables--insists that Pearce mention these and the like in his reports--keep a sufficiency of oats for Washington's horses and those of his visitors--keep the grain and hay harvests from interfering with each other--Miss Nelly Custis.","Copy in Washington's hand - Bond Matthew Ritchie to George Washington 1st June 1796 For payment of $8,820 with interest by Installments - viz. 3469.20 1st June 1797 3292.80. 1 June 1798 and 3116.40. 1 June 1799. The original, of which this is a copy, was on the 22d. of January 1798 enclosed to the Honble. James Ross of Pittsburgh, to be deposited in the Bank of Pennsylvania for Collection agreeably to the tenor thereof - (Signed) G. Washington\".","Bond to pay $17,000 if he fails to pay $3469.20 on June 1, [1797], $3292.80 on June 1, 1798, \u0026 $3116.40 on June 1, 1799.","Signed by Matthew Ritchie.","Witnessed by James Ross and John Ritchie.","Receipted June 6, 1797 for $3,469.20 by G. Washington.","Washington writes that since Anderson didn't answer many of his queries, nothing can be decided about his employment until Washington can see him, which will be at Mt. Vernon at end of month--Washington expected him to speak with candor about his qualifications, although he is \"sensible it is not a pleasant thing for any man to speak of himself\"--as Washington will reside on the estate from now on, much work will be taken off superintendant's shoulders--Washington describes the writing of the weekly farm reports, etc. that should take only a few hours each week--he sees no need for assistant--Fredericksburg mails made up every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday evening.","Weather has been extremely wet--seeding must have gone slowly--Washington Custis writes that Mr. Stuart was very ill of a fever--Scoon--Violet--Cash--weavil is very much in Stuart's wheat.","Washington wishes that the wheat be sown as soon as possible--Mr. Lewis--sowing the winter vetch in proper season--rape seed--inquires if Pearce received any benefit from Dr. Perkin's metallic application--search for new overseers.","Re: Impending trip to Philadelphia. Requests house be ready, especially painting done. George and Martha have been ill with colds. Mrs. Stuart was very ill, now better.","Cyrus--Mr. Frestal and Mr. Lafayette--Mrs. Washington--some butter left in the cellar and some beef in a tub--James--Pearce is to clean out Washington's study and get their baggage and James on the first vessel bound for Philadelphia--Pearce's family is moving to the Mansion house--Dinah--Mr. Blagden to examine the quarry--mules for Washington's carriage.","James Wilkes--Mr. Law--Mr. Alexander Smith is not able to take up his note--Pearce is to make arrangements for Smith's repaying, including interest from the time the note comes due--security of payment--Richmond made an example for the robbery he committed--severe drought--difficulty with wheat--quarters at River and Muddy-hole farms--venetian blinds--dimensions of the window frames.","Forwarded William A. Washington's letters to Mr. Philips of Andover and sends him the answers--received in years past from Sir Isaac Heard, Garter and principal king at arms, the (Washington) armorial--George Washington at the time sent him his best knowledge of Washington progenitors since their arrival in America--gave all information he possessed on subject, but knows nothing of Lawrence Washington's descendants--asks William A. Washington to give any help he can, from old papers he might have and inscriptions on tombs at old family vault at Bridge-Creek, part William's estate--\"Although I have not the least solicitude to trace our Ancestry, yet as this Gentleman (Heard) appears to interest himself in the research common civility requires that he should obtain the aids he asks ...\".  Includes letterpress copy","Drought continues--Egyptian wheat--causey--new road--Davy and Mr. [James] Anderson--scarcity of oznabrigs in Alexandria--paints and oils--Mr. Lear--Mr. Alexander Smith--Pearce is to measure Mrs. Washington's Bed Chamber--dimensions of the chimney in the new dining room--Peter--wants the size of the blue room.","Regarding Maria Washington, Lear's step-daughter. Washington asks Lear to set a date with Mr. Van Vleck, principal of a school for young ladies in Bethlehem, Penn., for Maria's arrival at the school. Wn. proposes that \"... if we were to reduce our cultivation [of wheat] ... to half the present quantity, and manure and till that half well ... our profits would be greater while the other half would be improving.\"","Mr. Lear-Mr. Smith's debt is to stand upon the security Pearce has placed it-inquires of the look of the winter grain and vetches--the yield of the wheat and corn-Pearce has recovered eleven dollars of James Kirk's money.","Washington writes that he received no letter from Pearce which leads him to conclude that something more than common has happened--on board of Capt. Ellwood are oil, paint and oznabrigs--directions for distributing and cutting oznabrigs--dependence of the gardener's wife and Allison's wife-planting shrubs--Mr. Anderson--Washington expresses his wishes to have an icehouse prepared when ice forms--hopes Frank has taken care of the tarriers [terriers]--female in heat.","Wheat is beginning to heat--floor of the barn at Dogue-run has already given way--Pearce must kill and salt the pork before he leaves--also, tend to the ice house--Mr. Anderson--trimming trees--Mr. Smith--Gray the weaver--hopes the shelters for the cattle are up--Mr. Craik--Clark, an overseer prospect--Washington will send a certificate of his satisfaction in Pearce's services as a manager.","Lack of rain--Mr. Alexander Smith--Mr. Lear--the ground, where ivy and wild honey suckle are to be planted, is not to be plowed beforehand--Frank, Hercules, and Cyrus--Allison--Washington is displeased with his conduct--would like the new road completed before spring--Mr. Neal continues indisposed and the carpenters do nothing--Sall, Mima and Dick are regularly returned sick--Mr. Anderson expects to arrive by the 27th--clover grass seeds.","Pearce's conduct during his three years has given Washington entire satisfaction--reluctantly parts with him, on account of a rheumatic affection--knowledge in farming and mode of managing [GW's] business--Washington has great confidence in Pearce's honesty, sobriety, industry and skill.","Washington acknowledges the General Assembly's vote of thanks--he declares that his \"highest ambition has been, by faithfully and zealously serving my country to the utmost of my abilities, in all the public employments of my life, to merit the approbation of my fellow citizens.\"--he now looks forward to his return to \"private occupation in the shades of rural retirement.\"","Washington writes a long letter to his new manager--he has received Anderson's letter and reports--intends separating old and new cattle, etc.--approves killing old bulls--\"... it has always been my custom to supply [my table] with the best [meat]\"--permission to purchase hogs and cattle--distillery, \"the place for, and means of conducting it, is left entirely to yourself\"--cutting down trees in front of house--\"I never expected that that ground [in front of house] would give corn in proportion to the labour I meant to bestow on it--the primary objects of the cultivation are to cleanse it thoroughly of the undergrowth, and to lay it down (as mentioned in my Memorandums) to grass for Pasture, or pleasure grounds, and in order that it may be well worked and prepared for these ...\"--don't finish new road at sacrifice of crops--mill race--wants ditch and fence along this road from Mansion House enclosure to Muddy Hole to be woodland pasture for brood mares--barn floor at Dogue Run--new mill race will avoid high land, which caused leak--boats and seines to be put in order for fishing season--iron for wheel bands--raising turnips, especially Swedish--potatoes--rotation of crops--potatoes planted between corn rows--evaluation of Mr. Pearce's work--filling ice house--fear of fire at Mount Vernon, \"there is nothing that fills my mind with more apprehension when I am from home\"--encloses grape seeds and eggs of silkworm to give gardener--Mrs. Washington requests to pay particular attention to the [Bacon (?)].","Concerning a troublesome set of false teeth that Washington was returning for repair.","Washington writes detailed instructions about the management of his farms--he has received Anderson's reports and inventory--approves placement of distillery at mill as temporary measure--discusses a new road--the dry well in cellar at north end of house to be filled with ice, leaving it open--it melted before, because it was not done correctly--pork is kept there now--he sends new red clover seed discovered by farmer in Jerseys, also potato seeds--Washington will write Landon Carter about sending peas--Anderson should exercise his own judgment on cutting back thorn hedges to thicken them--Washington mentions that Anderson's inventory indicates the loss of a large boat, which would be the second of his fishing boats to have gone missing--he notes in the Alexandria store accounts the great number of spades, etc., carpenters tools, charged to him, and he fears embezzlement--things are to be bought from merchants only on written order from Anderson, as was done in the past--ends by asking Anderson how the grain and vetch are doing.","Washington writes his thanks for Carter's answers to queries--he will respond when he is not so \"occupied with the duties of my public station\"--he asks Carter to let manager, James Anderson, know whether he can get 30 bushels of peas from him, as soon as possible, because Washington always likes to have his seed on hand before he begins to prepare the ground--Washington will pay Carter as soon as delivered.","Washington sells his presidential horses to Elizabeth Powel.","Washington acknowledges receipt of Andersons reports \u0026 letter -- Andersons opinion of the overseers is no doubt correct, and \"if the Negroes will not do their duty by fair means, they must be compelled to do it\" -- despite Washingtons policy of feeding, clothing, and caring for the slaves, they will try to shirk their work with feigned sickness especially after night walking, and must be examined promptly when claiming sickness.","Washington writes to ask Carter to inform James Anderson when peas will be delivered--he affirms Anderson's suggestion that Carter send the order by wagon to the Potomac where Washington's boat can carry it to Mount Vernon--the roads from Stafford Court House to Occoquon are in terrible shape, making this plan the most expedient--Washington will, of course, pay for the use of Carter's wagon--the matter rests between Carter and Anderson.","Washington writes that he had received Anderson's letter with reports--as \"the public business presses me\" and as he expects to be at Mount Vernon shortly, he tells Anderson to carry on--enclosed is a letter from Landon Carter about peas he is to furnish, but as it is unintelligible to Washington, he also encloses his reply to Carter so Anderson can read about the transportation plans and forward the letter--Washington adds a comment about wheat.","Washington writes that he sends the purchased coach horses to her--he hopes they will be treated well as they have been by him--\"as taking formal leave is not among the most pleasant circumstances of one's life\" he bids her adieu by letter until they see each other at Mt. Vernon--his remaining time in city will be taken up in packing--Nelly and Mrs. Washington join him in saying farewell.","Washington's receipt to Powel for $1000 paid upon delivery to her of his \"Town Coach horses\".","Washington responds to Powel's letter teasing him about finding Martha Washington's letters in the writing desk [see letter Elizabeth Powel to George Washington, Mar. 11, 1797]--\"But admitting that they had fallen into more inquisitive hands, the correspondence would, I am persuaded, have been found to be more fraught with expressions of friendship, than of enamoured love, and consequently, if the ideas of the possessor of them, with respect to the latter passion, should have been of the Romantic order to have given them the warmth, which was not inherent, they might have been committed to the flames.\"--he hopes to see Powel in Virginia--gives her names of recommended taverns and inns and distances from Philadelphia to Mt. Vernon--roads in fairly good shape--much repair work to do around Mt. Vernon, \"we are like the beginners of a new establishment, having everything in a manner to do.\"","\"Receipt for £200 Virginia Currency, part payment for 400 acres of land in Gloucester County, the land Washington had purchased from Mr. John Dandridge, Aug. 1, 1789; land to be conveyed to George Ball when he pays £300 more in cash and executes a mortgage for two additional payments, totaling £800. Interest 6% per annum. Signed by George Washington. Memorandum: first payment £3 short, signed George Ball. Second payment to be made before April 10, 1798--signed by Washington and Ball. Under date 1805 Nov. 3, George Ball gives permission for sale and transfer of land by George Washington's executors to Burwell Bassett. Witnessed by Wm. Wirt.\"","George Washington thanks Howard for inquiring of Henry Gough the price of cattle. GW thinks the price of $200 for \"a bull calf of nine months old\" too high. However, he will ask his manager if \"a calf of this Spring\" is worth $100, he may consider pursuing it.","List of pictures with their dimensions:Cupid's pastime, Sunrising, Do setting, the Cottage, The Herdsman, Young Herdsmn, the Flight, Evening, Morning, Nymphs Bathg, the Storm, The good Sqr, four Gibralter pictures, Jones and Pearson, Quebec \u0026 dervelast, Prospects, four of them, Thunderstorm, Storm with lights, Moonlight, A Storm, Davis's Streights, The Greenland Fishery, Hunting piece, Portrait of Dogs, Foundg Hospital, From a Picture, 2 landscapes.  Reverse side contains instructions for white-washing the garret rooms, painting three of them and the cupulo and roof, painting the Piazza outside and inside, above and below.","Washington presents Mrs. Robert Morris with the lustre which hung in the large drawing room in Philadelphia--it came by mistake to Alexandria--he had left the furniture in the two largest rooms of the house they were renting from the Morris family in case President Adams wanted it--parts of it Washington intended to sell, parts to dispose of in other ways--but except for the pictures, he left it all and offered it to Adams for \"reduced prices\"--Adams declined and it was left for Mr. Lear and Mr. Dandridge to dispose of them--this explains why the lustre was packed up and sent to Alexandria--Washington sends it back unopened and hopes it will be received without injury--he sends his regards to Bishop White [her brother]--Nelly Custis and her brother [G.W.P. Custis] are in the Federal City.","Dated at the top, the list of 11 suits includes: \"1 Full Suit of Regimentals;\" ditto half; and suits of Spanish cloth; olive colour; dark brown; lighter brown; half mourning; raven grey; black; then under the heading \"Velvet - Silk - \u0026 Cassimer\" 1 full Suit – Velvet, 1 Uncut.","Letter to James McAlpin, tailor in Philadelphia, regarding an order for clothes and a delinquent order for nankeens. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel. Note on panel, 'By Mr. Custis'","Postmarked by hand \"Alex 22 May,\" franked by Washington, excellent black seal with Washington's family seal imprinted, Washington's watermark (incomplete).","Writing to his agent in Philadelphia, Washington asks him to inform John Aitken, Philadelphia cabinetmaker, that no keys came for the secretary (writing desk) and the side table [sideboard].","Washington expresses his opinions on Anderson's \"Memorial\" to him on proposed plan of work at Mt. Vernon -- agrees substantially with his principles for conducting the different farms \u0026 modes of carrying them into effect","Washington expresses his opinions on Anderson's \"Memorial\" to him on proposed plan of work at Mt. Vernon--agrees substantially with his principles for conducting the different farms and modes of carrying them into effect--some minor modifications may be necessary--overseers don't need to know anything except to obey orders without question--comments on specifics in Anderson's Memorial--grass and oat fields at Mt. Vernon--farm and woodland pastures--\"Although there will be little or no cultivation at the Mansion House after the year 1798, yet keeping up the fences - getting fuel and performing other multifarious jobs\" make it difficult to predict force necessary to work it--grass at River Farm--Muddy Hole, Dogue Run, Union Farm turned more to meadows--wishes new mill race to be completed because he wishes to keep mill busy through the season by purchasing wheat to grind--approves Anderson's plan of a distillery to make profit, and will put carpenters to it as soon as possible--is not inclined to place Anderson's compensation for running the distillery and other business on footing Anderson suggests [Washington and Anderson to share the profits from distillery] but prefers to pay a standing wage--Washington gives his reasons, and will pay £140 to him and if he establishes the distillery which answers purposes, he will increase the salary in appreciation--will also hire a clerk if necessary--but if River Farm is rented, won't increase his wages at all--no overseer necessary for Mansion House, Will can do the work--Washington doesn't want one overseer overlooking both Union and Dogue Run because he has \"always found, however, that Negroes will either idle or slight their work if they are not closely attended to.\"","Letter from George Washington to James McAlpin, his tailor in Philadelphia, regarding payment for clothing made for George Washington Parke Custis. Washington instructs McAlpin to contact Clement Biddle, his agent in Philadelphia, to receive payment. Washington then addresses the issue of an escaped indentured servant named John Cline, stating, 'it was always my intention to have given him his freedom (as I did by the other servants under similar circumstances) when I retired from Public life had he remained with me'. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel.","Asks if there is anyone Pearce can recommend as an overseer of Union farm--the dairies and fowls being attended by the overseer's wife--Washington hopes Pearce's crops have been good--his are as good as can be expected--hessian fly--inquires to the possibility of purchasing 3 or 4 hundred bushels of rye in Pearce's neighborhood.","Washington extends an invitation to Bushrod and wife. Will send a chariot to Colchester to meet them. Will not expect them for dinner which is at 3 O'Clock. With Mrs. Washington (Martha) he extends his best regards and compliments to Col. Blackburn \u0026 family.","Washington writes that Rufus King, the American Minister in London, had the decree of Virginia's High Court of Chancery published in London Gazette for 2 successive months--King sent copies of the paper to Washington, who forwards one to Bushrod and quotes from King's letter about publishing the decree.","Washington commiserates with Lewis over his runaway slave (\"the loss of your Servant\") -- this will become more frequent -- \"I wish from my Soul that the Legislature of this State could see the policy of the gradual abolition of Slavery. It might prevt. much future mischief.\" -- writes about Lewis coming to make his home at Mt. Vernon -- Lewis will be treated as a member of the family, and not paid -- his duties will be to entertain guests and visitors after the Washington retires to bed or study, \u0026 also to record a few papers at times -- Lewis can take advantage of his library (\"I have a great many instructive Books, on many subjects, as well as amusing ones\") -- he can perhaps also gain some knowledge from observing management of the farms by Anderson.","Discussion of William Pearce's employment at Mount Vernon.","Manuscript Architectural Plan of a room in the garret of Mount Vernon sent from George Washington to Clement Biddle when purchasing a stove for the room.","Notes and measured drawing in Washington's hand, specifying how a stove could be installed in a corner of one of the garret or attic bedrooms at Mount Vernon. Drawn at \"a scale of a foot to an inch\" Washington remarks that \"every part of it may be exactly measured and perfectly understood by any workman.\" While not dated (but on paper watermarked 1795, and therefore possibly as early as that), the drawing appears to be either a draft or Washington's file copy of a similar plan sent to Clement Biddle on 15 September 1797, cf. RM-1122.","Washington writes to Biddle to note that the picture frames arrived unbroken--asks Biddle to send 4 gilt frames without glass for paintings, giving measurements for these--also gives corrected dimensions for stove ordered earlier--encloses autograph plan of the room for which it is intended [see drawing under same date]--the new quarter's interest on his certificates will pay for these things--asks Biddle to insert enclosed advertisement, and to send the history of the United States by author unknown but \"which contains Nos. 5 and 6 alluded to in Col. Hamilton's late pamphlet\".","Washington sends this letter to Lafayette by his son--he expresses sympathy for Lafayette's sufferings, and joy at hearing of his release from prison--he explains why G.W. Lafayette did not come to live with him immediately on his arrival in America, the \"delicate and responsible situation in which I stood as a public officer\"--young Lafayette's conduct has been exemplary--filial affection made him impatient to return to France as soon as he heard of his father's release--Mr. Felix Frestel has been like a father to the boy--Lafayette has never stood higher in the affection of the people of America--Washington writes \"I have once more retreated to the shades of my own Vine and Fig tree, where I shall remain with best vows for the prosperity of that country for whose happiness I have toiled many years , to establish its Independence—Constitution—\u0026 Laws—and for the good of mankind in general, until the days of my sojournment, which cannot be many, are accomplished.\"--young George will tell Lafayette of affairs in America and politics.","Washington writes that he will write to Bushrod Washington for papers mentioned in her memorandum--says that \"Having had as little to do with Lawyers as any man of my age I pretend not to be a competent judge of\" the lawyer Swan's claims--claims not to know much about the case at hand [a suit being brought by heirs of Simon Pearson against George Washington, Triplett and others who purchased land from Pearson in 1763; Washington later selling his portion to Lund Washington to make up part of Hayfield farm where Elizabeth resided] but shares what he knows of the merits, possible expense, and prospects of the matter.","Washington writes to Bushrod about the suit of Thomas Pearson, heir entail to his brother Simon Pearson for lands sold by latter to George Washington, William Triplett, and George Johnson--Washington had later sold his portion to Lund Washington, making it part of the Hayfield farm now occupied by Lund's widow Elizabeth--the suit is founded on some supposed irregularity in last proceedings of the time--Washington asks Bushrod's opinion on certain points of the case.","George Washington's letter to William Stoy references medical treatment requested for Christopher, Washington's body servant, who had been bitten by a dog with rabies.  Stoy was a minister of the German Reformed Church in Lebanon, Pennsylvania.  He discovered a \"cure\" for hydrophobia and Stoy's Drops, a popular cure-all medicine. Celebrated for curing person bit by 'Mad animals,' Stoy successfully treats Christopher.","Washington inquires about the character, etc. of a Mrs. Forbes living in Richmond, recommended by John Brooke to be housekeeper at Mt. Vernon--Mrs. Washington \"is exceedingly fatigued \u0026 distressed for want of a good housekeeper\"--mentions the Pearson suit.","Washington writes McCarty a counter-proposal for a possible exchange of lands (5664 acres of McCarty's Sugar Land holdings in Loudoun County, Virginia, for 12,226 acres of Washington's on the Kanawha and Cole Rivers)--Washington makes a new proposition in the unsuccessful negotiation--he insists his lands on the Kanawha will become more valuable soon--a restored peace in Europe would increase immigration to America--Washington wants no legal difficulties resulting from any entail of McCarty's land.","Washington writes that he has received Bushrod's letters and the copy of the deed to William Williams for 589 acres of land, but finds it \"singular\" that the writ docking entail of land cannot be located in the court records--he sends Bushrod further information from his own files to aid the further search in this matter of the Pearson suit.","Washington agrees to high wages demanded by Mrs. Forbes, because of desperate need of a housekeeper at Mt. Vernon--asks Bushrod to make further enquiries concerning Mrs. Forbes and her habits, listing questions of interest--she will not eat at same table with the family, \"for if this was once admitted no line satisfactory to either party, perhaps, could be drawn thereafter\"--he wants Bushrod to ask Mrs. Forbes about hiring or buying a good Negro cook. Letterpress copy","Washington agrees to high wages demanded by Mrs. Forbes, because of desperate need of a housekeeper at Mt. Vernon--asks Bushrod to make further enquiries concerning Mrs. Forbes and her habits, listing questions of interest--she will not eat at same table with the family, \"for if this was once admitted no line satisfactory to either party, perhaps, could be drawn thereafter\"--he wants Bushrod to ask Mrs. Forbes about hiring or buying a good Negro cook--the postscript (which is not in the letterpress copy, but present here) inquires about legal practices that could impinge on the Pearson suit.","A printed bank check, completed in George Washingtons hand, made out to Gideon Worth in the amount of $103 and drawn on the Bank of Alexandria.","Washington writes of the order for the settlement of Colville estate, and Mr. Keith's queries regarding how to publish it--there is no word of Mrs. Forbes--Washington rehashes the correspondence regarding Mrs. Forbes and thinks that the conduct of Robert Brooke \"has been very ungenteel\" in not answering letters concerning Mrs. Forbes, unless the letters somehow miscarried.","Washington proposing that Mr. Parkinson lease one of his farms and agreeing to allow him to come over from England to see farm.","Washington writes that Law's pointer shall be taken care of at Mt. Vernon until he sends for him--pleasing to hear that Maryland to aid \"important objects on this River\"; hopes Virginia legislature will too--returns letter from the Marquis Cornwallis and other recent enclosures from Law--\"To stand high in the estimation of so respectable a character as Lord Cornwallis is a circumstance which must be as pleasing as it is honourable to you.\"--the Washingtons are glad to hear Mrs. Law and child are well--\"we remain in statu quo\"--compliments of season.","Taxes due on Kanhawa County land. Requests General Lee's original deed of conveyance for Kentucky land.","Three page letter written from Mount Vernon that shows Washington's frustration with his adopted grandson.","Washington writes to White to thank him for passing on information about the memorial before Congress and debates concerning the \"disgraceful topic\" occupying House of Representatives [Representative Matthew Lyon's attack on Rep. Roger Griswold]--he decries party feuds--mentions trouble with France and how he had hoped they would unify Congress--asks White what the general opinion of Col. Monroe's \"view of the Conduct of the Executive of the United States\" is.","Some accounts have been sent to Washington, left from Pearce's time at Mt. Vernon--Mr. Lear--Messers Fosters and May--in craddling the wheat, Washington wishes to catch it in the hand--inquires of the possibility of obtaining someone on the Eastern Shore, who understands the business--scythes--Mr. Stuart.","Washington encloses an extract from Rev. Belknap in order to enlist the aid of Chase in answering the questions. Washington wants to encourage Belknap whom he believes to be a man of merit and scholarship.","Washington expresses his opinions on Anderson's \"Memorial\" to him on proposed plan of work at Mt. Vernon -- agrees substantially with his principles for conducting the different farms \u0026 modes of carrying them into effect -- some minor modifications may be necessary -- overseers don't need to know anything except to obey orders without question -- comments on specifics in Anderson's Memorial -- grass \u0026 oat fields at Mt. Vernon -- farm \u0026 woodland pastures -- \"Although there will be little or no cultivation at the Mansion House after the year 1798, yet keeping up the fences - getting fuel and performing other multifarious jobs\" make it difficult to predict force necessary to work it -- grass at River Farm -- Muddy Hole, Dogue Run, Union Farm turned more to meadows -- wishes new mill race to be completed because he wishes to keep mill busy through the season by purchasing wheat to grind -- approves Andersons plan of a distillery to make profit, and will put carpenters to it as soon as possible -- Washington is not inclined to place Andersons compensation for running the distillery \u0026 other business on footing Anderson suggests [Washington and Anderson to share the profits from distillery] but prefers to pay a standing wage -- Washington gives his reasons, and will pay £140 to him \u0026 if he establishes the distillery which answers purposes, he will increase the salary in appreciation -- will also hire a clerk if necessary -- but if River Farm is rented, won't increase his wages at all -- no overseer necessary for Mansion House, Will can do the work -- Washington doesn't want one overseer overlooking both Union and Dogue Run because he has \"always found, however, that Negroes will either idle or slight their work if they are not closely attended to.\"","Washington writes to his nephew about contracting for a supply of corn for his distillery at Mount Vernon; mentions his manager Mr. Anderson.","Encloses 3 tobacco notes--requests Peter to dispose of them \"in safe hands\" for what they will bring--60 or 120 days credit make little difference.","Washington responds to Adams on accepting the appointment of Lieutenant General and Commander in Chief of the American Armies.","Transmit receipt for tobacco note sent by Peter--\"I am ignorant of the principles, on which I am called upon to pay for picking a Tenants tobacco; but presuming it was proper, I thank you for having done it\"--deposit tobacco in hands of Mr. Peter, \"your father\" to be disposed of by him--encloses postnote for $100, deduct what is owned him and return balance.","Autograph letter, signed. George Washington writes to Rev. Jonathan Boucher includes one of Washington's most memorable quotes, his profession that \"Peace, with all the world is my sincere wish\".","Washington writes that he prefers to take a chance on shipping tobacco to foreign markets rather than accept low prices in this country--he desires to know if any foreign bound ships in Georgetown will accept it on consignment, though, before making a final decision--\"I am gathering strength.\"","Washington writes that he intends to build 2 houses not far from Capital, but not as large as Francis imagined--he expects to complete them before Congress \"as I am never long in executing a measure I have once resolved on.\"--the plans are in the hands of Mr. White or Dr. Thornton, and Francis can decide himself how many boarders they will accommodate--there will be three flush stories in each building and garret rooms for servants--if these buildings will suit, they will be ready in time.","Dated \"16th September 1798 at Night\" Washington writes that he is too busy to answer lengthy letters of remonstrance or complaints when a short conversation on the road or any of farms would be far more satisfactory--he will never hesitate to express opinion on his own affairs, and resents the implication that he will not listen to Anderson's criticisms and suggestions--gives instructions in planting of different farms--denies he suspects Anderson of unfairness in his accounts--Washington tells him not to buy wheat too fast but adjust it to the market for flour--he won't go into such lengthy correspondence again since he sees Anderson every day--Washington opines that he cannot open his lips to ask question of overseer or make suggestion without hurting Anderson's feelings--\"It must be obvious to yourself, that it is by my Rents, and the Sales of my lands that I have been enabled to get along \u0026 to support the expence of this house. The Farms do little more than support themselves, and those who overlook them.\"--Washington writes \"I will, once for all, Mr. Anderson, say (and I never profess what I do not feel) that I have an esteem, regard \u0026 friendship for you; but I shall repeat that this will never prevent me from expressing my mind fully and freely in all matters relative to my business.\"–he is also sorry Anderson's son has suddenly decided to quit, but hopes Anderson can quickly find a substitute for him at the distillery.","George Washington's deer park declined while he was away serving as president. In 1792 he replaced its fence with a ha-ha or walled ditch, drawn here in black.  Six years later, he planned a new course for the ha-ha, represented by the dotted line following \"the natural shape of the hill.\"","The entire letter has to do with the financial problems of the Charles Washington's, and George Washington's offer of One Thousand dollars. Washington shows great displeasure in the families \"deplorable\" state of affairs.","Pres. Adams had just appointed the 36 year old nephew of Gen. Washington to the Supreme Court of the United States. Gen. Washington indicates his approval of Pres. Adams' choice as well as his awareness of the difficulties Bushrod can expect to encounter as Associate Justice.","President John Adams had just appointed Bushrod to the Supreme Court of the United States. George Washington indicates his approval of Adams' choice as well as his awareness of the difficulties Bushrod can expect to encounter as Associate Justice.","Final letter of response confirming that he had received the book \"Proofs of a Conspiracy\" by John Robison-a Baravarian member of the Illuminati. Washington reassures Snyder that he is aware of the Illuminati's objective to overturn ... \"all Government and all Religion ...\" but he does not believe these tenets were being propagated by the Freemasonry in America. Washington comments he has no time to read being preoccupied with Mt. Vernon repairs.","Washington congratulates the Carters on the anticipated birth of their 12th child. Washington has \"abundant reason to be thankful for my own recovery\" from a fever which \"deprived me of 20 lbs of my weight; which ... is nearly restored.\"","Washington writes that, despite what she had heard, he has not been suffering from the \"desolating fever\"--he dines at Mr. Willing's (Powel's brother) this day and will have tea with Powel afterward.","In the hand and signed by Tobias Lear or Alexander Hamilton, on Washington's watermarked paper. Washington writes in answer to the firm's letter of 24 October that he does not, as a rule, accept gifts such as their offered literary and miscellaneous paper--however because he does like to support such \"publications which may be useful \u0026 beneficial to our country\" he wishes to enter a subscription for it, if they will forward terms.","In the hand of and signed \"G. Washington\" Tobias Lear or Alexander Hamilton, Washington writes that, as he has no experience with claims such as hers, he must refer her to Gov. Trumbull or members of Congress for information on how to go about applying for half pay due her on behalf of late father Col. John Durkee.","Washington writes that he will breakfast with Mrs. Powel \"tomorrow at her usual hour, if named to him.\"","Washington writes his thanks to Powel for her help in selecting and securing presents for Washington's family members in Virginia--in particular, for the prints and for her offer to choose something handsome to present Eleanor P. Custis--he considers muslin the best gift--asks her to locate some memento for Mrs. Washington--and asks her \"to procure the second edition\" of the present which she intends for Eliza Law lest there be \"a contest ... in which an innocent Babe may become the victim of strife\"--he hopes to leave town Friday or Saturday, but will call on her before going.","Washington writes to Powel expressing his gratitude for the articles she sent and her assistance in selecting them--he encloses $75 in payment--he will deliver her letter to Mrs. [Eliza Custis] Law and give the doll to Eliza.","Washington writes to send a $500 check drawn on the Bank of Alexandria so Mr. Blagden can proceed laying in materials to build Washington's houses in the Federal City--he briefly describes a building he saw in Philadelphia like what he wants built and \"if this is not incongruous with the rules of architecture, I should be glad to have my two houses executed in this style.\"","Washington writes to Stuart that he was pleased to find in Philadelphia recently that so many \"Gentlemen of family fortune \u0026 high expectations\" seek commissions in army--this, and the vain attempt to keep him to any literary pursuits, gave Washington idea to get Washington Custis a commission as Cornet--he also has the conviction that if real danger threatened the country \"no young man ought to be an idle spectator of its defence;\"--this would also divert Custis's attention from thoughts of marriage--Washington wanted to consult Mrs. Stuart and Martha before offering it, but Mr. Lear wrote to Custis about it and concealment of the idea is now impossible--Custis is now a cornet in the troop commanded by Lawrence Lewis--the Lieutenant is Lawrence Washington, Junr. of Chotanck--the matter still must be approved by the President and Senate, of course so it should not to be talked of publicly till then--Mrs. Washington consents but it must have Mrs. Stuart's permission--Washington's caution is because Custis is an only son, the only male of his great great grandfather's family--Providence will protect Custis in camp or field of battle as it would in domestic life.","This memorandum includes totals of the land to be cultivated and that in woods, waste, etc., probably all on Dogue Run farm--list of hands on Dogue Run with their [Ages?, probably drawn up with idea of renting the farm.] Also contains statements that wheat and cattle can be had also at reasonable valuation.","Washington writes in response to his nephew's query about the offer to become the 'Guardian of Nelly' so as to authorize a license for Lawrence and Nelly to marry. He also encourages Lawrence to acknowledge the Secretary of War's offered military commission and either accept or decline the appointment. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","Received 4 copies of prints of deaths of Montgomery and Warren [done by John Trumbull]--cannot remember price on subscription lists, so asks T. to let him know the amount and also whether he can receive remittances for his brother in this county--doesn't know whether he paid in advance--papers from Philadelphia have not been unpacked yet--paper accompanying prints says rest of proposed design has been abandoned, due to \"peculiarity of the times\"--coming marriage of Nelly Custis and [Lawrence] Lewis.","Washington writes to Brainerd that he sympathizes with his calamities, but cannot give him pecuniary aid--has had difficulty collecting rents due him and adds that \"the income of my estate does not at this time hardly meet my current expenses\"--further, he believes in helping his friends and neighbors first, and that is all he has the means of doing.","Letter from George Washington to Joseph Anthony concerning payment due after the acquisition of a set of engraved prints by the artist, John Trumbull. The prints were titled 'The Death of General Montgomery in the Attack of Quebec (December 31, 1775)', depicting the death of Richard Montgomery during the attack of Quebec; and 'The Death of General Warren - The Battle of Bunker Hill (June 17, 1775)', depicting the death of Dr. Joseph Warren. These prints were sold on a subscription basis and, having made the initial payment in 1790, Washington is requesting how to pay the final installment. This letter is addressed to Joseph Anthony, John Trumbull's agent in America. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","In a former letter Washington had ordered a uniform to be made as instructed by Secretary of War to be ready by Feb. 22 -- here he suggests sending it by way of Judge Bushrod Washington, who should be leaving Philadelphia for Mount Vernon shortly -- Washington wants the goods packed in a custom-built portmanteau of stiff thick leather, 2 feet long and 2 ft. 9 in round with a flap for brushes, blacking, and so on, with an iron bar running through staples, and a good lock -- he says an able craftsman would have no trouble building one from that description.","Contains Washington's survey of land purchased from George and James Mercer in the neighborhood of Four Mile Run in Arlington, County, Va., known as the Washington['s] Forest tract--Second page shows comparison of three surveys: Gray's \u0026 Adams Patents 1724 \u0026 1730; Jn. Houghs, Nov. 1766; Washington's April 3 and 4, 1799. Does not include a map.","Washington inquires about the uniform he ordered, saying that the last delay was supposed to have been the gold thread which was expected in spring shipping--he requests no further unnecessary delay--asks McAlpin to send it in a portmanteau mentioned earlier and by some person coming through to Alexandria to be left at Post office or stage office there.","Washington follows up on last winter's conversation in Philadelphia, and accepts Boudinot's offer of some of his wine, since his (Washington's) letters seem to have miscarried and a new order will reach Mr. Pintard in Madeira only after his stock is almost exhausted--Biddle will handle the transaction on his behalf.","Letter from George Washington to Alexander Addison regarding money owed on the sale of land at Millers Run in Pennsylvania. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Washington writes that he has received McAlpins letters of the 24th and 27th -- he thanks McAlpin for his efforts in furnishing uniform coat although he failed -- he mentions Mr. Bahr in New York, a tailor who embroidered a cloak for Washington when the capital was in New York, and suggests asking him -- if this fails and the coat has not been sent to Europe yet, he asks McAlpin to keep it and inform him of its state and what can be done with it.","George Washington rented the slaves from Mrs. Penelope Manley French, widow of Daniel French of Rose Hill. In July 1799, Washington wrote to Mrs. French's son-in-law, Benjamin Delany about returning the slaves.","Washington encloses notes for 2 hogsheads of tobacco, and asks Peter to try to sell them in Georgetown or get credit for them--Washington plans to be in Georgetown for a meeting of the Potomac Company on the 5th of August.","Autograph letter signed. George Washington acknowledges and thanks John Beale Bordley for presenting him with a copy of Bordley's recently published book, Essays and Notes on Husbandry and Rural Affairs. The book was delivered to Mount Vernon by Secretary of War James McHenry.","Some time ago a mulatto girl, body servant to Mrs. Washington, ran away--she was found in Portsmouth, N.H.--asks Bassett that since he is going to Portsmouth, would he take steps to send her back--a Frenchman enticed her away but has left her--if she causes no further trouble, she won't be punished--Washington doesn't wish him to do anything \"unpleasant, or troublesome\" to bring her back.","In this letter George Washington writes to Lewis about the rent and value of his various properties along with the slaves that work on those properties, although he writes about his aversion \"to sell the over-plus [of negroes] I cannot because I am principled against this kind of traffic in the human species. - To hire them out, is almost as bad, because they could not be disposed of in families to any advantage, and to disperse the families I have an aversion.\"","Washington takes the liberty of transmitting a letter from Colonel Pickering to the Commissioners of the Federal City for their consideration.","Carriage is sent as Mrs. P. requested--expects to see them about 3:00--Mrs. W. has been very ill--sent for Dr. Craik at midnight--\"Hers has been a kind of Ague \u0026 fever - the latter never entirely, intermitting until now. - I sent for the Doctor to her on Sunday last, but she could not, until he came the second time - yesterday morning - be prevailed upon to take anything to arrest them.\" On outside of cover Washington has added that since sealing the letter her fever has returned--please inform Mrs. [Eliza P.C.] Law.","Mrs. Washington is taking bark for fever and doing better--Washington will have Dr. Craik look at Roberts--if Roberts cannot do the work at the mill, Washington will have to employ another in order not to lose Fall business there--fears Anderson's health won't stand more attention to his work, either--will discuss his ideas on this later.","Washington writes that he had received by Gen. William Washington the model of the improved gun carriage--he approves of new carriage and thinks that it will be much easier to introduce \"valuable improvements\" of this kind at the beginning of military exercises than after people become accustomed to the old.","Washington writes that business, many guests, and Mrs. Washington's illness have delayed his answer to Anderson--\"Health, being amongst, (if not the most) precious gift of Heaven; without which, we are but little capable of business, or enjoyment\" so, since Anderson feels he and family can't be healthy where they live, Washington cannot expect them to live there a year longer--he feels he will have no difficulty superintending his farms himself \"on the plain, simple, \u0026 regular system I am resolved, undeviatingly to pursue\"--he will rent the landing at the ferry, and will try to rent mill and distillery too--the purpose of this letter is to relieve Anderson from embarrassment arising from their bargain on one hand and his desire to leave because of health on the other--Washington reiterates that he has nobody else in mind to replace Anderson and intends to take over farm management himself should Anderson have to step down--he would take $500 per year for mill; Anderson knows better than he what the distillery should rent for--discusses terms for renting the distillery and mill.","Washington writes that he was disappointed in their not being able to visit, but invites him and his wife to Mount Vernon in the Spring--he asks whether there is any wheat available for sale--Washington wants to keep his millers employed but his more alert neighbors bought up local wheat early--Mrs. Washington is still very unwell--he heard of the death of Charles Washington, his brother, in Berkeley, just the previous night.","Washington writes that delays in privately delivered mail caused his nephew's requests not to be fulfilled--no whiskey sent--rye from James Digges Dishman and from William Augustine will be gladly accepted if it is still available, and given gallon for bushel--Washington sends a 5 October 1799 price list of wheat in Alexandria [here separately cataloged].","Washington signed this sixty day note for $1500, dated at Alexandria, Va. 21 October 1799. On the reverse it is endorsed: \"This note was renewed on the 16th Decem. 1799 by Lawrence Lewis's note being discounted for the same Sum, which has been since paid ...\", endorsed by Herbert, also \"1500 -495 G. Washington Dec. 20.\"","Washington writes to Martha Washington's sister informing her of her son John's appointment as a midshipman in the U.S. Navy. On the verso is Washington's draft of a response letter from John Henley to Secretary of the Navy Benjamin Stoddert for young Henley to copy. Enclosure: see October 16, 1799.","Washington states he has examined and approved accounts of ledger.","Washington has heard about Powell using a cutting box of new construction, better and simpler than the common kind--asks Powell to get him one and forward it to Col. Gilpin in Alexandria for him, if he is himself entirely pleased with it. (May refer to a \"chaff cutter\" or \"chaff box\" used for cutting straw chaff, hay, and oats into small pieces to facilitate mixing it with other forage.)","Washington writes to offer his thanks for their invitation to attend assemblies, but \"alas! our dancing days are no more.\"","Washington writes the rumor of his having been in Norfolk is false--\"I have never been farther from home since I left the Chair of Government, than the Federal city except when I was called to Philadelphia by the Secretary of War\"--extends his thanks for invitation to visit at Rosegill, however.","Washington writes to inform Alder that the wine sent by him from Madeira after the order sent through Pintard arrived in good condition will be paid for directly. (Written in Lear's hand, but speaks of him in the third person.)","Are invited to dine with Mr. Jacob Morris on Saturday,\"... where, in the conformity to custom, they will be obliged to drink Tea, and consequently must be deprived of the pleasure intended them by Mr. \u0026 Mrs. Powell\".","Memorandum of questions about rents, bonds, crops, etc., probably to be asked his manager. Autograph document, fragment, docketed in another hand \"General Washington\".","The plan below, is supposed to represent\nthe Piaza [Piazza] – The black describes the Tile which\nit is supposed remains uninjured - \u0026 the white \nstone, which will be necessary to replace the Tile \nthat has been damaged by the Frost – If this\nmode will answer and Knowles [John Knowles] -or Harry [Henry] Young\ncan be engaged – the work might be set about.","An indentured bricklayer and laborer, John Knowles worked at Mount Vernon from 1773 until 1784, as well as from 1786 until 1790. An indentured stonemason, Henry Young worked at Mount Vernon from 1774 until 1781, with an interruption in his services from 1776 until 1778.","Docketed \"Rough field Notes taken by George Washington in running the courses of the Land bot. from George \u0026 Jas. Mercer.\"","Autograph document, half of a cover, franked by George Washington [only part of a signature remains], broken black seal with George Washington's initials, laminated.","Notes on best methods of planting and transplanting various kinds of trees and bushes, including a notation of the agricultural authority, Langley or Miller, from whom he got information. Also a notation on walks -- should be of gravel or Sand and winding and private -- the sides should be lined with Honey suckles -- sweetbrier-, and many other flowering shrubs.","Address leaf to Caesar Rodney, (the Governor of Delaware), signed by George Washington. Franked \"Public Service.\"","Plat of unidentified farmland. Field with 4 plots. Acreage and brief description.","Description of rotation schedule for Dogue-run and the other farms--7 field plan.","Engraved invitation from plate used by President and Mrs. Washington.","Fragment, likely from letter cover, \"Nelly Custis\" written by George Washington","Partially printed dinner invitation from George Washington to Edward Hand. Not in Washington's handwriting. 1 page.","Receipt for blacksmithing tools, GW writes out entire receipt and has vendor, Adam Stephen sign it. Tools listed: bellows, tongs, etc. Autograph document, folio, signed by Adam Stephen.","\"[Ledger A, folio 13, Jan. 25, 1755 \"\"By 6 black Walnut Chairs ... £3.15;\"\" folio 19, Jan. 22, 1755 \"\"By [Col. Stephen] for 6 leather bottomed Chairs ... £3.15\"\"]. £3.15.0 for six common black walnut chairs to be delivered to his order.\"","\"Sir - The purp. of this is to aquaint you of an Engagement we had with the Indians late this afternoon. Three of our men going out on pretense of looking after some horses met with a party of Indians within sight of the Fort, two of which escaped and alarm'd us; we immediately pursued them with a party of between fourty \u0026 fifty men undr command of Capt. Mercer, Lieut. Williams, Ensn. Carten, Ensign McCarty, Lt. Lemen \u0026 myself - after following them about a mile \u0026 an half, on rising a mountain we were fired on very smartly which we warmly returned ....\"","An early receipt regarding a slave at Mount Vernon, docketed by George Washington. The receipts reads \"Colo. George Washington, for the Hire of Carpenter James [and] Cr. by 5 yds of Negroes Cotton.\" Carpenter James was likely a slave carpenter hired to work on the renovation of Mount Vernon. The reverse contains a partial notation by Charles Washington, youngest brother of George, dated 23 April 1759.","Bond for one thousand pounds Virginia currency--for 350£ given by G.W. he has sold two tracts of land, one of 200 acres on Dogue Run, originally granted to 1st S. Darrell in 1794, and the other 300 acres on little Hunting Creek, originally part of tract granted to Matthew Thompson.","Invitation to his half-brother to stop for a visit on his way to Williamsburg. Accounts with Mr. Carlyle not settled. Advice on the purchase of Clifton's land.","Bill for butter. Note at the bottom by Washington indicating an error of £1.0.0. Washington's endorsement on verso, Oct. 1761.","[William Digges of Warburton Manor, Prince Geo. Co. Md. Washington's neighbor, was one of those named in Clifton's suit against Carroll and other.] In this letter he annouces willingness to receive money due and \"wash my hands of ye troublesome affr.\"--also details on exchange of vinegar and other commodities.","\"For carrying 4 hhds tobacco and for kegs of butter. Receipted by Crawford.\"","\"To \"\"George Washington Esqr. a soldier in Capt. Jno Dalton's Company for being absent from Muster ...\"\" Teste copy signed by clerk, John West junr.\"","Lettice Corbin, Essex VA, writes to George Washington, regarding a slave bricklayer named George whom he has rented out to Washington and wondering if he will need the labor beyond the agreed term. Includes a follow-up receipt from Washington on 9 April 1766 outlining payment of 25 pounds in Virginia currency for the use of the bricklayer and acknowledgement of payment received by Geo. Turberville (signed) for Lettice Corbin. Autograph document signed, 1 page, with integral cover. Docketed in the hand of George Washington.","Document signed, partly printed, signed by Jno. Montgomery [Capt.].Bill for freight charges on one butt of wine shipped on \"Alexandria.\"","Bill for freight charges on one butt of wine shipped on \"Alexandria.\"","Report on farming, etc. wheat very poor, gave a very small amount of flour--ground has been either very wet or frozen since Washington's departure, thus holding up the plowing--mention of a good slave whom Mr. Adam will not sell for £50.","Lund writes about crops and planting. Washington in Williamsburg at Burgess meeting, then onto Dismal Swamp. Martha includes a postscript at the end of the letter. One of only two extant examples of correspondence from Martha Washington to George Washington, Martha penned this six line postscript with news and greetings on the second page of a letter from Lund Washington to George on March 30, 1767.","Letter pertains to the estate of the Rev. Charles Green.  (See letter of Wm. Savage to George Washington \u0026 George Wm Fairfax, 1767 April 24).","Account of weather and activities at Mt. Vernon. \"The carpenters are laying the barn floor in the Neck.\" Waiting for the brickmaker's arrival, \"The negroes are all well. Bishop has sowed half his field in wheat and made two casks of cider.\" Expecting a \"great crop of corn.\" \"The Children are very well \u0026 were yesterday at Alexandria Church ...\"","Condition of crops, wheat and corn--sowing--ditchers--several of the Negroes lately sick--Alton's Morris', Cleveland's and Bishops farms--brickmaker failed to report for work--timothy and lucerne--Cleveland's barn floor finished--compliments to Mrs. Washington, her children are well and send love, also their love to Coll. Wm. Fairfax and his lady.","Washington's lost horses have not returned to Mt. Vernon--the corn crop--ditchers--sowing wheat and making cider--Price (brickmaker) has returned because they could get no other--none available in Mr. Piper's shipload of servants--milldam--how to get brickwood across creek?--half planks for Morris' barn floor--children are well--glad Mrs. W. has benefited from springs.","Receipt for £12.18 for teaching Miss [Martha Parke] Custis music \"ending in April last.\"","This bond is the agreement between George Washington and his neighbor, John Posey, confirming Posey's debt of £2000 owed to George Washington. Posey's right as a French and Indian War veteran and part of the Proclamation of 1763 to claim up to 3,000 acres of land west of the Appalachian mountains is conveyed to Washington to pursue these unclaimed western lands. Signed by Posey at the conclusion, with the signatures of John Parke Custis, Martha Parke Custis, and Amelia Posey (John Posey's daughter) as witnesses. The document and docket on verso is in the hand of George Washington. Autograph document, signed by John Posey, 2 pages.","\"Sales of 69 Barrels Herrings on Acct. of George Washington Esqr of Virginia.\"--Charges for freight commission, etc.","Deals with mill and farm affairs--\"Our mill is once more in a bad way\"--wall of water pit falling down.\"--\" ... give yourself no uneasiness or anxiety about the mill, you may depend I will use every precaution to prevent further damages.\"--sale of flour--wheat fields look promising--all are well.","Encloses sales of herring and current account owed them--market for herring and flour low at present.","Receipt for £3.15 for freight on 300 bushels oats.","Expects he has \"hird\" from Col. Fairfax in re selling furniture at Belvoir--asks him to set a date and advertise sale and he will attend--needs 100 bushels of wheat, 20 barrells of corn and money for management of Fairfaxes Berkeley plantation--hopes he won't think him troublesome, but Fairfax has left him in great confusion--asks him to inform W. Peyton if account delivered Peyton by Willis will not be received by Washington in settlement with Peyton.","Balance due, plus interest accrued from Oct. 4, 1771 - to Miss Janny Washington.","Possibly may object to his paying £7 to overseers, but this worked out with Col. Fairfax since four overseers to settle in woods and raise only corn--land nearly worn out, explains his system of crop rotation.","West as far as Goose Creek on way to Mt. Vernon but indisposed and could not go further--needs £50 for management Fairfax estates, if convenient send £10 by bearer and he will get rest when next rides to Belvoir--asks to trouble him with business at General Court--i.e. encloses letter to Augustine Willis for collection of £250, if he gets this will not need the money from Washington.","Thanks Washington for the money which enabled him to send 5 or 6 hands to Red Stone--understands Mr. Thruston is very much pleased with this country, particularly Washngton's property there--his brother to leave for there soon--does not approve of renting Belvoir \"for so short a time\"--will try to see Mr. Delany soon--please pay Mr. Moore the £40 or £60.","Writes of Fairfaxes arrival in England, both are pretty well recovered--acknowledges receipt of Washington letters and packages forwarded to Fairfaxes at York--let him know if he can do any favour for the \"Neptune\" this year--Rev. Bumaly pleased to hear of Washington's health, admires him much.","Has collected rents according to promise--forgot to give him tobacco he had in his pocket, what should he do with it?","Disagrees with Fairfax on renting raccoon branch to highest bidder--thinks should keep fisheries to encourage sale of whole property--minor tenant problems discussed--Daniel Stone wants refusal of west point fishery and 200 acres at £20--if convenient hopes can have sale before harvest as it would be difficult for him to attend then.","Bearer Richard Butcher wants to sell bills of exchange--asks approval on bills for Colo. Fairfax.","Requests instructions for bond to be drawn for tenant, Mr. Morton--bond for things purchased at sale [of Belvoir items]--asks for enough bags for 50 bushels of wheat.","Explains reason for delay of his bond because one person he wanted for bondsman has been abroad--now has Mayor Lowry as security and will get one other before taking over the premises.","Has arrived at Belvoir with bond unexecuted--since he had intimations from Washington that his own settlement at Belvoir would be disagreeable to Washington and not wanting to give offense, decided he would be content to hold the place for only a year--at end of the time, hopes all prejudices and difficulties will be ironed out.","Reference to sale of Mercer's estate--reports he has regained his health by disuse of coffee--announces the death of Philip Ludwell Lee.","Request on behalf of local committee to see if Washington could furnish them ten barrells of powder for use of county--heard he had imported more than necessary--if he can get it to Malborough his scyths can be sent at same time--Mr. Fitzhugh informs him he will have the pleasure of Washington's company Friday night on way to meeting of the Delegates.","Draft for £40 on Mr. William Molleson, Merchant, London.","Signed over to Wm. Fairfax account by G.W. on reverse and later docketed to that effect.","Will let Col. Simpson have money, but had difficulty in selling bill of exchange for continental money -- no word of escaped painter Cleveland -- work on store house and wash house [office] -- John [Broad] and negroes sick -- wet weather and wheat sowing -- scarcity of spinning wheels -- Lanphier supposed to repair old ones -- Committee has made choice of officers for militia -- \"the remains of our company\" to form company and ask Committee of Safety for commissions for officers -- Mrs. Washington to pick up Mrs. [Eleanor] Custis at Mr. B[enedict] Calvert's and go \"down the country\" -- the \"Stoco man\" still working on dining room and Sears on chimney -- fears George Washington mistaken about draught of chimney piece -- wash house [office] to have two front doors.","Meeting Mrs. W. at Mr. Digges across river--thinks Mr. Harrison will accept W-n's offer--Alexa. \u0026 Loudon people worried about Mrs. W.'s presence at Mt. V.--he thinks there's no danger--\"her old acquaintance the attorney\" wouldn't permit Lord Dunmore to come up river \u0026 take her--if necessary he can get her away quickly--she leaves soon for \"down the country\" with son and daughter-[in-law]--he writes G.W. weekly--rain prevents sowing wheat--repairing tumbling dam--work on wash or servent \u0026 store houses--bricklayers working on garden wall--John [Broad] sick--Sears sick--stucco work \u0026 chimney piece in dining room unfinished--bill of exchange--no word from [James] Cleveland or Simpson on western lands--John West wants money owed him--will pay Custis' bond from money of [Jenifer] Adams' bond--what to do with [Jenifer] Adams' land in Md.?--hopes to see G.W. in winter \"for whether things are made up or not I suppose you can leave the army in winter.\"--painter still absent.","Mrs. W. \u0026 Mr. \u0026 Mrs. John Parke Custis stop a few days in Fredericksburg on way to Col. Bassett's--mill dam repair completed--too wet to plow--John Knowles (bricklayer) sick--John Broad back at work--Judge the taylor \u0026 Sears sick--stucco man at work on dining room--carpenters on wash house [office]--letters by Constitutional post most reliable--kept in Alexandria by Mr. Hendricks.","Sent word to Mrs. W. at New Kent informing her to come to camp--expect her here immediately--discussion by Md. and Alex. residents of plan to blocade river--Indian Head best place--\"Captn Boucher [said] he woud undertake with 3 ships [sunk] to stop the Channel so that no ship of Force coud get up the River ...\"--Mrs. W. packed his papers in a trunk to be sent to Capt. McCarty's for safe keeping--she gave him key to G.W.'s study but he won't touch anything there except in emergency--what to do with Col. Mercer's papers?--John West, Mr. Harper, Mr. Wilson ask for money owed them--Bishop needs money--Dr. Crail's negro came with news from over the mountains--Val Crawford comes, feels it useless to keep building on G.W.'s land there because of danger of British burning everything--should he grind wheat?--Jenifer Adams offers to rent Md. land--Col. Mason very ill since convention--Lund thinks Mt. V. very easily defended by 50 men--will consider making salt peter--Custis and wife with Mrs. W. in New Kent--Knowles is well, Webster sick, John Barry dead.","Enclosed letter probably tells of Mrs. W's coming to camp--her long stay in New Kent after being sent for is ill-judged--nothing done about blocade of Potomac River--why he had to pay Mercer money--difficulties of paying in paper money--\"John Lowe the Barber says you owe him 7/6 for a false tale for your hair\"--James Cleveland came with certificates of improvements on Great Kanawa \u0026 Ohio land--settlers there left and went to Wheeling because of Indian attacks--won't return--G.W.'s servants sold and negroes left with Will Crawford--Stephens stayed, will get mill going there--work on dining room continues--little chance of getting absent painter from Lord Dunmore--will plant Bosenberries--difficulties in acquiring spinning wheels--expects another new one, \"so that we shall then have 7 ...\"--wash house [office] chimneys being set up--considers changing door plan, but hesitates altering G.W.'s plans--Skirmish at Hampton--next letter will be by Mrs. W. when she goes to camp.","Dining room almost finished--\"the Stucco Man agrees the ceilg. is a handsomer one than any of Colo. Lewises altho not half the work in it it was a plan recommen'd by Sears.\"--too late to turf the Ha Ha's--what proportions to use on gateways?--Lanphier no help on this or anything else--let him know in Spring what brick work to do after building the underpining \u0026 chimney to the house that will be placed opposite the store house--will plaster wash house or Servt's house [office] this winter--\"I suppose there is a wall to be built in the new garden next the Quarter I think I have heard you say you'd designd to have a House Built the whole length for Negroes ...\"--miller's time wasted with no wheat to grind--coopers work on mill dam \u0026 fencing--unable to buy slave--Lund goes to Stafford to settle mother's estate--will send his own negroes \"over the mountain\" for lack of anything to do in east--announces his intention to defend Mt. V. property against British--.","Account of money since Washington left, together with money to and from Mrs. Washington--all were bills contracted before he left--Washington's mother wrote asking for \"linnen\" not obtainable there and other trifles--explains accounts paid--will try to raise stone out of banks for chimney tops to be put up this winter, for kitchen, storehouse and other house to be built opp.--painting kitchen, storehouse, and house--corn crop--if Washington approves will put up a strong house at Morrises for wine, rum, etc.--Comm. sent to sound the river decided channel too wide and therefore plan [to block river] impracticable or very expensive--so must defend plantations on Potomac with muskets--attitudes of people about defending property in area--sales of wheat--will forward spinning--problems and process of making salt peter--Mrs. Washington does not approve leaving Mrs. Barnes as housekeeper in her absence, so Lund will do housekeeping--house has been crowded with company since Mrs. Washington's return.","Will transplant cherry trees, but thinks they will die--also plant vinyards and clean Hell Hole--much farm work to be done--shortage of help--illness--plasterer still here and Mrs. Washington has decided to have stucco in her room plain--wash house shingled and weather boarded but chimneys not up--report on timothy and other crops--has written every week--payment for sale of Col. Mercer's estate and letter in re. sale to Col. Tayloe--negro quarters need mending--difficulty of getting silver money--will try to collect rents--bull gored a wagon horse--Mrs. Barnes at Mt. Vernon--doesn't believe war ships will come up river this year--shortage of salt in area--his greetings to Mrs. Washington if she gets to camp before his letter--local militia officers.","Will alter servants hall since it is not intended for a wash house--thinks Jennifer Adams has not made a deed for his land unless very recently--Adams wanted to clear himself on charges of cutting timber--will try to get Washington out of bargain with Adams--run-away slave--thinks there will be no action on stopping navigation of Potomac or erecting batteries--will talk to Col. [Geo.] Mason about it--Mason ill--Committee for county chosen recently, lists names--Connelly [Tory] captured while going disguised through Md.--minute scheme for area not up to Conventions expectations--painter [run-away slave calling self Joseph Wilson] among prisoners taken at Hampton, does not want to return--Dunmore proclamation to free all indentured servants and slaves that go over to British--thinks white servants more likely to cause trouble--reviews servant situation, miller being paid and sitting idle--will grind 100 barrels of flour, possibly for export in exchange for arms--promises constant attention to Genl. Washington's affairs.","Examination of [James] Cleveland re certificates of improvements on G.W.'s western lands--pd. Tho. Lawson for iron--Jennifer Adams' land--negro won't return to Va. from Adam's; should he be sold?--Col. [George] Mercer's \u0026 Col. [Geo. Wm.] Fairfax's estates--Bryan Fairfax's peculiar religious behavior--report of Dunmore attacking 100 men \"this side of the great Bridge ...\"--convention to raise 4000 men--Dunmore's negro troops--desires privateers to come and take Dunmore's squadron--negroes ill--Col. George Mason getting well--hopes for gunpowder--proposed Potomac battery--Sears still here painting new room and dining room--he has picture frames to make yet--altered wash house (servt. quarters)--Knowles not recovered [from bull's goring].","Mill swamp to be cleared for pasture--coopers cutting trees for staves--corn--several of Oliver Cleveland's people ill--plan for hedging and ditching--suggests fallowing land \u0026 putting into wheat, thus saving labor for ditching \u0026 hedging--briar hedge planted from mansion to Hell Hole eaten by cattle--cherry trees will not live--\"I should be glad to be informd in what manner the House now Buildy. opposite the store House is to be divided into partitions--in one of your Letters you say it is intended for the sick - if so I woud make Three Rooms in it- 1/2 the House or more in the part next the Chimney the Remainder divided into two Rooms each of which will have a window in it - the Door in the gable end to be of no use but still to be there that it may in its outward appearance look like the Store ...\"--Col. [George] Mercer's estate--[James] Cleveland's report on Kanawa lands-he will go to Fincastle \u0026 Bottetourt Courts to get evaluation of work--Wm. Stephens \u0026 Wm. Skilling here, say buildings on Ohio burnt by Indians--Mrs. Barnes and Milly Posey left today--Dunmore defeated again by Capt. Woodford.","Col. [George] Mercer's estate--difficulties in collecting rents in Loudon, no markets for crops, and men indicted there for spreading ideas that they should not be expected to pay--flower knots in garden to be leveled, flowers shrubs planted elsewhere--gravel sorted for walks--one of Cleveland's men left when hardships set in--Wm. Skilling will repair well--John Broad injured \"playing Frolick\"--wrote to Wmsbg. to sell the painter, now in jail there--believes Washington should accept wages as General.","In this letter Lunds writes about trying to recover runaway negro from [Jennifer] Adams and rent from Adams along with affairs of other tenants, among other topics.","River frozen--hasn't yet seen Mr. Marshall or Mr. Triplett about land exchange--thinks it bad scheme to raise hogs to take care of surplus corn--pork prices low--well keeps caving in, perhaps will have to ask instructions as to where to dig a new one--good negro shoemaker available from Adams--conduct of negroes--better sell bay or stop using him for breeding--hurts him to see miller and mill idle.","\"Bill receipted. Bill for 1 set cart boxes.\"","Exchange of Adams and Matthews land still not settled--much alarm in Alexandria, expecting an attack from 5 large ships reported to be off Cone [mouth of Potomac]--river now blocked with ice but women and children evacuating and moving goods--they will fight to defend town--he thinks the ships more apt to be oyster boats--packing Washington's china and glass into barrels and then would be able to move things at short notice to Mrs. Barnes and to Morris' barn--rum and wine to be moved too--everyone says they will come to help defend the Washington property--thinks 100 men could defend it against 1,000--Wm. Stevens paid for going out to [Washington's] Ohio lands--Cleveland--packing bacon--cannot sell flour--\"I wish you had said how large you woud have the negro houses you speak of in your letter, or whether you woud have them built with or without sheds.\"--one piece of woolen cloth came from weavers--nine wheels at work spinning--John Broad cannot live--tell Mr. [John Parke] Custis cannot deliver letters to Mount Airy because of ice--Mrs. Chichester will stay in Fauquier Co., feels it unsafe in Alexandria--will send his furniture to another county if Washington thinks best, however doesn't believe there will be an attack on Alexandria since Lord Dunmore's troops are too trifling.","Several accounts are over-due, one to Lanphier--Mercer's estate--no one has applied for Col. Fairfax's bond--Lord Fairfax at present pretty well--will sell Adams' negro to someone Washington owes money to--problems of the mill [on Bulskin ?]--Simpson--French and Dulany land not settled--John Broad still alive but dying--the well will hold, must make top brick instead of stone--house opposite store framed but not raised--next will work on 2-family quarters in Muddy Hole--salting fish--letter from England by Capt. Kelso here.","Question of Lund's wages, he only brought it up because Washington had offered to pay him equal to what he had had in any former year--never expects to be rich--will serve him faithfully--Mr. Baily wants 10% to collect the rents, thinks 5% is enough--suggests he might collect them himself--Tayloe has instructed him to deliver the bonds to Col. Peyton--problems with Cleveland, who must be paid since he was acting as Washington's agent--John Broad still alive--Adams' land--Triplett questions boundary between Washington's land and his--Adams pressing him to buy 300 acres--John Stone offering 360 acres on river next to former Adams land--spinning of linen going on slowly--sorry to hear Mr. Custis not well--furniture still at Mt. Vernon, hopes to avoid a move if no attack--Col. West will order militia for defense of Mt. Vernon in event of attack.","Informing Washington of affairs at Mt. Vernon, the condition of the negroes, advising some improvements to Mt. Vernon, and information about the movements of the British.","Dray colt--use of other horses--Stevens will not get to save the rest of Washington's lands [Kanawha] with only the negroes--he thinks it best to get two other white men and have them appointed by court to appraise work when done--if Washington thinks the upset times not enough excuse for failing to satisfy the legal requirements to save land from forfeiture must give Lund liberty to make best arrangement possible with man to go out--7,000 acres patented in Washington's name and Muse upon Pocatallico--Cleveland here and will record work in April when courts in Fincastle and Bottetourt--Cleveland says bottom lands on Kanawha very rich--packing furniture to move to Morris's barn--Cleveland's trial is Tues.--Cleveland claims his behaviour is not criminal and he has been misrepresented--has heard nothing from Milly Posey since Christmas.","Mrs. Washington can accompany the General anywhere now that she's gone thru smallpox [innoculation] successfully--expresses gratitude to Washington for his guardianship--\"He deserves the Name of Father who acts the Part of one.\"","Safe arrival Norwich with 2 mortars after long delay in Sound because of enemy and wind--better to continue by land--needs money to pay pilots and other expenses--send further orders--Capt. Burbeck with 18 of Gen. Lee's guards with him--believes this will be sufficient help--will send rest of troops on--hears of danger on road to New York--since no provisions, sending part of 130 men on--keeping or only sufficient to hoist mortar.","Requests Washington to write Gov. Trumbull to try to get some bounties for his men as for other Conn. battallions--he enlists men on that promise--has clothing for men, which is great inducement to enlist.","Supplies to be moved from Philadelphia to Milltown Yorktown and Lancaster--supplies being purchased--all necessaries for troops on march provided--defends conduct in not buying--there are two buyer in Philadelphia--sends 6 lemons raised near New York City.","Can't persuade troops to remain at New Rochelle in face of superior forces--troops not enlisting, army weak--few [English] troops left in New York--he holds two men who ran off to British, then came back to help a widow escape to New York.","Appeal by British prisoner of war to be exchanged or parolled for a few days to see his brother who has come from England on family business.","Hopes Washington will come to Mt. Vernon while troops in winter quarters--no crop for sale this year--wheat destroyed, mill idle, short crop of corn--gives corn crop yields from each farm--many visiters and horses cause great use of crops--also 24 of own horses--wants to try making rum, sugar, and molasses from Indian corn stalk for money crop.","Stewart is writing about the conduct of some of the soldiers and the need of supplies.","Trees to be planted--Triplett delays signing bond for land exchange with Washington--mentions Mr. McCarty, Massey and Chichester in relation to agreement--boundary disputes--inquire into purchase of Col. Stone's land--Beck's land sold--new covering horse--Col. Triplett accompanies Mrs. Washington across River today on way to camp--will question tenants.","Covering horse arrived--bond signed with Triplett for land below mill race--Robt. Adam pd. account--\"I have a great mind to put the Money into the Continental Loan office, but perhaps it would be proper to get your approbation first\"--[Mrs. Mary Washington] wants Silla sent to her, but Lund hates to part her from Jack--[Charles Washington] wrote for another hand but he didn't send one--tobacco land to be put to flax--pumpkin to be planted--per simmons for beer and spirits--mare sent by Col. Lewis sick--Lund's lip still sore.","Rain and snow prevented his going up to see Washington--will leave for camp last of month--flour and corn for sale, had to sell to govt.--will sell barrels of pork and beef--difficulties getting salt--doubts Lanphier will come to work this spring--who to leave to manage housekeeping in his absence?--Bishop not trustworthy and Milly Posey away from home-will sell negroes at private sale--meeting among Loudon draftees--[John Parke] Custis not returned from Williamsburg--Mrs. Custis and children not heard from--sickness among people--Jack and Sylla distressed at parting--lambs died--mare sent by [Col.] Lewis still sick.","Persuaded Lanphier to work by promising him a portion of corn crop and wool in place of money--much plank wasted by his delay--difficulties of getting their privateer into action--difficulties with draft law in county [Fairfax]--volunteer scheme hasn't worked--reassures Washington he will not leave his employ or hold him for higher wages while he is away leading army--Custis returned from Williamsburg--feeling against R[ichard] H[enry] L[ee] for his supposed scheming against Washington--will make molasses, sugar, Rum from corn next fall-won't attempt tobacco--breeding mare.","Breeding mare--Weaver captured deserter, thus is exempt from serving in army, but he's been let go because of high wages demanded--bargain with Triplett--Blair's bond--money put in Continental Loan office--rents collected from tenants in Loudon and Fauquier--Sam[uel W-n] collected some in Westmoreland--will come to camp after shad is put up for coming year--will send Washington's accounts by Col. Fitzgerald if he leaves first--covering horse thin--progress made on privateer \"General Washington\"--Lund expresses his faith in the ship and encourages Washington to keep his share.","Received letter by Gen. Woodford--can't sell negroes with their consent--negroes from Crawford innoculated with smallpox--getting in shad--covering horses--[John Parke] Custis in New Kent for elections--if not elected He'll come to camp with Lund--corn to sell--money in Loan office--Mercer land and Blair's bond.","Blair's bond--he and Mr. Custis set out for camp next week--Custis elected in Fairfax county--Col. Bassett innoculated for smallpox--less shad put up than expected--stopped running early--\"the Crabs, Thorns, Cedars \u0026c which we planted this Spring for Hedges appear to be all living. The Locusts at the North End of the House are all putting out I believe not one of them are dead, the variety of Trees at the South End are also alive, most of them I hope will live ...\"--ship \"George Washington\" launched--but in mud in Occoquan--loan office certificates--Lanphier worthless, refuses to work--\"I wanted much to get the Window finish'd in the Pediment that I might have the garret Passage plaister'd \u0026 clean'd out before Mrs. Washington returns - beside this the scaffling in the Front of the House cannot be taken away before it is finished - This prevents me from putting up with the Steps to the great Front Door ...\"--Sickness--will bring letter to Mrs. Washington.","Rain and his indisposition prevented his going to camp by now--[John Parke] Custis not to go, must go to assembly--Capt. Triplett's health forces him to resign commission.","John Parke Custis, stepson of George Washington, wrote to George Washington who was at Valley Forge about various aspects of the war.  He notified him that the Virginia legislature passed bills to help raise troops, the arrival of a French ship carrying uniforms and military supplies, and a note to his mom. Docketed by George Washington. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages.","No word from G.W. in 2 posts--conditions of plantations under Davenport \u0026 Hill--breeding of cattle from Custis' English bull--wet summer--crops of corn, timothy and wheat--no workmen found but Lanphier \u0026 his man--making molasses from corn stalks--\"old Billy Harding wants to rent part of the Land you Bought of Mercer on four mile Run ...\"","Will try to buy Barry's and Marshall's land for G.W.--which negroes to sell?--sorry G.W. must forgo buying lands because of losses from farms under his (Lund's) management--wheat crop almost total loss--(the fly)--prepares to plant tobacco--ditching mill swamp--drowning in mill race of valuable slave Cooper James--Carpenter James injured with axe--received £200 from Capt. Lewis for Phaeton--sold flour to Boston for good price (scarsity there)--suggests G.W. speculate in wheat, sell flour at high prices--Wm. Roberts the miller, his merits \u0026 weaknesses for drink, \u0026 advises not to hire him again--mill race, tumbling dam at Piny \u0026 Dogue Run gate \u0026 dam which Roberts repaired or built--discusses building houses for prospective tobacco crop--campaign in Rhode Island \u0026 departure of Fr. admiral, Lord Howe \u0026 Johnstone--cleared money in pork--can't get workmen to assist Lanphier--\" ... if so the coverd ways will not get done ... \"--sickness among people--good pastures--took paper from G.W.'s trunk, can't get any in Alexa.--letter from Wm. Roberts enclosed.","Relays problems with recruiting for the army, currency depreciation and counterfeiting, land purchases in northern Virginia, and the management of Mount Vernon.","Resigned commission because of ill health--also, \"Would my health admit of my continueing in the Service, I could not Consistent with the Character of an Officer or Soldier by any Means Submit to have younger Officers placed over me.\"","Letter from Caleb Gibbs, commander of the Commander-in-Chief's Guard, to Royal Flint, assistant commissary of purchases, requesting a quarter cask of wine for His Excellency George Washington at Head Quarters. Signed by Gibbs with note that the cask of wine was received.","Concerned with auditing of army accounts ... Lewis, informed of a balance in his favor, requests Washington to order the Paymaster Gen. to honor this balance ... nonpayment of debts will injure him as well as the Public Service …","Invoice for beer, wine, bacon, sugar, and \"1 box directed to Mrs. Washington,\" etc.","Military intelligence--reports movement of British fleet and army in New York.","Requests George Washington's advice whether to sell Eastern shore lands because of heavy taxes and can get no one to live there \u0026 work them--rumors of truce to be offered by British King--appreciates Washington's advice on draining low grounds [at Abingdon] to prevent tidal floods--poor corn crops and depreciation of paper money--everyone paying old debts in paper money--purchase of Alexander's land--army's success at Stony Point. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","John Parke Custis writes to George Washington from his Abingdon regarding an offer of seventy five pounds for his property on the Eastern Shore of Virginia - is confident he can get more. Custis himself is considering purchasing Philip Alexander's land at a tempting price. Expresses his pleasure and congratulatory wishes on the arrival of Count d'Estaing's on the American coast. Custis reluctantly addresses a misunderstanding between himself and Colo. Bassett regarding the valuation and care of Washington's forty-seven head of cattle at Clairborne's plantation in King William County, Va. (part of Martha Washington's dower lands that Washington leased to John Parke Custis in 1778). Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","List of cattle on George Washington's plantation in King George County in the hand of John Parke Custis. The front of the document lists forty-seven cattle including eighteen \"Young Cows\" of the \"common breed \u0026 small,\" sixteen heifers of the \"English Breed,\" three steers, and ten \"best work Oxen.\" The reverse of the lists cattle valued by Colo. Bassett 'last fall.' Autograph document, 2 pages.","John writes how the new plantation needs constant attention, but would be \"very advantageous to your Estate in the Neck, and will add much to the Prospect from the House.\"","Enclosed is letter to Mr. Fras Gallibert, French merchant prisoner at N.Y., to be forwarded to him--his health improves, but George [Lewis'] is poor--George settles on Frederick cty. land; will Washington sell some of his land adjoining?--no news from Charles Town [Charleston, S.C.]--Gen. Woodford moving Va. troops there-\"will not the Irish demands of a fair trade operate to our advantage?\"","Bill addressed Master George Washington--total £297.6.0 Va. Curr.--bill for broadcloth, buttons, silk, thread, dressed leather for making coat and waistcoat.","Showed Col. Bassett his letter, but doesn't know whether he's complied with it--concern over no news from Charlestown [S.C.]--feeling among gentry and people at large regarding congress's recommendation regarding currency--he and Col. Mason expect to be elected to assembly with no opposition.","Incloses Philadelphia paper announcing news of a victory in the south [King's Mountain ?].","Receipts and certificates collected for supplies and horses requisitioned last Jan.--Will Washington appoint someone to examine and approve them as per law of state of N.J. which he incloses?","Mortified at actions of [Va.] legislature--wishes to resign his public office but feels it his duty to continue in legislature to express his protests at their actions--emission of 10 million pounds immediately--action between Cornwallis and Genl. Greene--Greene has won universal esteem for his conduct.","Sends boots Washington ordered from his shoe factory--invites Washington to visit again--sorry to hear Mrs. Washington is ill--suggests she spend summer in Wethersfield rather than go back to Va.--hogshead of boots being sent to Col. Sheldon.","John Parke Custis writes to Washington relieved to hear that his mother Martha Washington is back in good health. His family is suffering from an epidemic that his stricken many family members with his youngest son being dangerously ill. Custis apprises Washington of his current circumstances in dealing with a dispute of monies owed to Robert Alexander for land purchase includes a copy of a notice dates 26 May 1781 [see RM-1188.004]. Reports of damages by British troops to nearby neighbors properties including Colo. Bassett. Fortunately, Custis' home and property were unaffected. He is pleased to inform Washington of accounts of 'our Countrymen do not want Spirit or Inclination to join the Marquiss,' with forty-six men from the county volunteering for service. Custis himself has provided clothes and horses for two volunteers. Reports that Genl. Nelson was appointed governor with the assembly granting him very great powers to support the war. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","On 26 May 1781 John Parke Custis notifies \"To All Persons whom it may concern\" a dispute between Robert Alexander and himself regarding the purchase of land and monies owed by Custis to Alexander. Custis appoints Charles Simms as his lawful attorney in the matter. Custis proposes four options to rectify the dispute and if none are disagreeable, Custis' attorney will authorize a payment of forty eight thousand pounds current money. Autograph document, pages. Docketed in the hand of George Washington. Document included in Custis' 11 July 1781 letter.","Death of his father [Fielding Lewis]--father's will directs Dismal Swamp lands and others to be sold-estate in debt--give opinion on accepting credit and also description of land--mother [Betty Lewis] and family well--\" ... as well as is the old Lady-forwards letter from Havana.","Detailed description of Dow's land on Cameron Run--Mrs. French will never consent to exchange land--G.W. anxious to have her land--Mrs. W. goes to Mr. Digges across river in company of Dr. Stewart (Stuart)--[Mrs. French's land is between Epsewasson and Little Hunting Creeks, part of Union Farm].","Received letters and will forward them to England--will forward Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd's letters under protection of Washington's.","Lund encloses [Benj.] Dulany's letter concerning Mrs. French's landand Mr. and Mrs. D. agrees to sale of land.","Lund writes about further efforts to exchange Dow and French lands, maybe Mrs. F. can be persuaded to trade Manley's land (adjoining French's), and has purchased Dow's land to bargain with Mrs. F along with a description of land.","Lund writes about how the sale of Custis horses didn't take place although Col. Dandridge offers both to G.W. in exchange for giving up two years payments from Dandridge's estate, both as covering horses may repay quickly and one may do for the turf.","Lund writes about how Dow wants payment for land made in Philadelphia and will try to collect rents to repay what G.W. has borrowed. He will also get Gilbert Simpson [on Washington's western lands] to try to get money and James Cleveland to collect debt for Col. Wm. Crawford.","Lund writes about various aspects of the family and the famrs including that he believes there is peace in King's speech to Parliament, horses suitable as chariot horses (will get horse [from Custis estate]), shoats only doubled in size, very disappointing, bank froze all winter, grapevinesand apple trees, someone cutting timber on G.W.'s land, Custis's legal title to Alexander's land [Abingdon], and that children at Abingdon are well, will come to Mt. V. to stay some time.","Lund writes on how the crops are short and other financial matters.","Lund writes about the amount of wheat from each farm and how few will sell wheat, expecting price to go up because of the peace treaty with Britain.","Letter by Betty Lewis--hurt at not hearing from him during afflictions--husband and brother Sam died within 3 weeks of each other and she has been ill--\" ... My Dear Brother was there not one half our you could spare to write a few lines to an only Sister whoe was laboring under so mutch affliction both of Body and mind ...\" Autograph letter signed, 2 pages, integral address panel. Docketed by George Washington.","Unsuccessful in collecting rents--tenants over the ridge will pay as soon as specie is in circulation among them--they have good crops--Mr. Throckmorton undesirable tenant because he would put negroes and overseer on land, lowering quality--describes tenants and plantations--tenants on this side the ridge in bad shape, can't pay--new cook, Richard Burnett ill, very good industrious fellow, but complains of being lonely--refuses to mix with negroes--[Pitman] best kitchen gardner they've had--kiln for drying wheat--Dow's land--Washington's house in Alexandria--Dr. Stuart to build in Alexandria--got negro from Norfolk where he's been since seige of York.","Sends Washington a pamphlet lately out on a political issue--she recommends it as disinterested and sensible--\"Some say there is no Cincinnatus in existence; I think there is.\"","The drawing was known to George Washington who sent it to Tobias Lear on 22 December 1794, describing it as \"the sketch which has been presented to me by Mr. Claiborn, of the new method of lowering and raising boats without locks.\" Washington had received a letter from Claiborne in 1784 in which he discussed navigable rivers to the west; whether Claiborne sent the drawing at that time is uncertain. It could also have been given to Washington in early December 1794 when he and Claiborne met together in Philadelphia, or sent in a follow-up letter Claiborne wrote on 16 December 1794.","\"Inclosed I have Sent you my Fathers letters wharein you will See his intention Before his death, of releiving me out of my distressis, Occasioned by my Youthfull Folley\"--requests a loan--now in jail.","Lewis, surveyer of Rockingham County, informs W. that he can find no record of registration of land on \"Little Kanaway\" by Col. [William] Crawford--lands on Ohio and Shurtee [Chartier] are regestered-Michl. Cresap disputes this--most of land in newly formed Mononghela county, should make inquiries there--receives condolences on death of brother [Gen. Andrew Lewis?]--death of Fielding Lewis--.","Little news regarding Washington's Ohio lands and plantations under Simpson--can't write what he heard in a letter--David Bradford, lawyer, has news of lands, enclosed copy of his letter--recommends Bradford as good agent for Washington's business there--people in Washington's Bottom on Ohio leaving after hearing he is to assert claim--rumor that Washington's land there has been recently surveyed among large tracts by Pa. People for sale in Philadelphia--people should be warned of a fraud--leaves west as soon as his [Lewis'] land is surveyed.","Incloses draft of a deed to be executed by Col. Bassett--will accomplish his business at next general court.","Wishes to clear up title to land bought from father [Sam. Washington]--originally bought from Col. Phil. Pendleton, and title still in Washington's hand--will be at sweet springs when Washington visits his plantation.","Writes by naval officer going to Philadelphia--fatigues of passage to West Indies and here reduced health--hopes to benefit from more settled climate of this place--ships leaving--sends letters to Mrs. Washington and Fanny Bassett by ship for Norfolk.","Affairs of Dismal Swamp Co.--letters from Mr. Jamason, chief manager--intends to advertise meeting in Richmond in Oct.--will Washington do this instead, for greater effect?--agrees to sale of their partnership lands.","His are only letters which have \"... communicated information of my friends.\"--hopes George Washington has recovered from reported sickness--was very ill after passage, and recovers slowly--Physician in Charleston will probably bleed him to relieve pain in head--will remain til April--always tries to act honorably--thanks for money--will return by water which is cheaper--gratitude to his uncle--can't procure acorns and seeds he wants as \"they fall from the Trees early in November.\"--transplanted 50 or 60 of Magnolia and a number of the live Oak to bring with him--\"Miller's description of the Magnolia cannot be two highly embellished--there is a Species of them called the bay Laurel but none that I have yet heard of under the denomination of the Umbrella, from the discription I have had of it, it will not answer Your purpose I presume, as it is said not to exceed the height of 6 or 7 feet--it may rather be considered a shrub.\"","Major Washington has remained with them since January, and though he wishes he could say his health was improved by the Southern climate, he fears \"his disorder is too inflexible to be remov'd by mere Change of Climate.\"","Lists number of shares owned by individuals, including G. Washington, 1 share.","Bill for plank and shingles, total amount £87.9.0.","Acknowledges receipt of a gross of bottles (probably rye whiskey) and discusses the purchasing of shares of Potomac Company stock.","John informs George that during a recent visit to Mount Vernon a \"great Coat of yours\" and book became mixed-up with his own belongings. John then discusses one of George Washington's notable entrepreneurial activities - the breeding of mules. Seeking to emulate his brother, John suggests that George send one of his \"Jack Asses\" to Bushfield, John's plantation, to breed with his mares.","Jefferson requests information about David Bushnell's \"submarine navigation\" experiments during the American Revolution.","Sends him live oaks plants and acorns of live oak and water oak--also seeds and plants of laurel tree.","Account from April 1786 - Dec. 1788, for various medicines and spices.","Glad to receive news of Mt. Vernon--will enquire about a she-ass--the Secretary and General Nelson most likely to have one--Mr. Bassett gave him box to convey safely to Mt.Vernon--not finished copying letters--will return soon--thanks him for kind invitation [to live at Mt. Vernon as manager ?] and hopes he will be equal to the job-- \"... my experience in business but illy qualifies me for embarking on it, but under Your direction and from your example I flatter myself I shall derive insight, and I must hope that my attention and integrity will in some degree make amends for my deficiencies.\"--wrote to inform him of act passed in Richmond to discharge interest certificates on all Loan office warrants issued by the state--Dr. Lamey [Le Mayeur?] to deliver this and shoes--lots in Fredericksbg not sold.","Autograph document signed, fragment, endorsed \"Rect. No. 149 Walker Blunt Block Maker\".Bill for £1.3.0.Receipted on April 14, 1786 by Washer Blunt; Endorsed on back by [the officers of the Potomac Company] George Washington, John Fitzgerald and George Gilpin.","Thornton writes to request G.W. to send any papers dealing with Hight [Jost Hite] land, which he bought of his father [Sam. Washington] and is now up for litigation, if turned out, will have to move house he's begun to other of his lands adjoining this.","This agreement between George Washington and Penelope French secured for his use the last piece of property he added to his Mount Vernon estate, a parcel that would become part of Union Farm. French, who had a life in interest in the land and buildings, also leased to Washington the use of twenty-one enslaved people including \"Will, Paschal, Paul, Abraham, Sabine, Rosanna, Daphne, Lucy, Delia, Grace, Tom, Isaac, Robert, Moses, Julius, Spencer, Nancy, Celia, Nell, Mitty, and Lett\", and three young children not named. The agreement stipulated that Washington must ensure the enslaved were \"clothed and fed in the same manner as slaves usually are within this commonwealth and shall not be removed and worked out of the said county of fairfax\", and is \"unreasonably worked or neglected in sickness or treated within humanity\", they would be returned to French.","Thanks to Washington for letter [offering him and Fanny a portion Mt. Vernon land and the stewardship of Mt. Vernon, thus relieving Washington of many duties]--\"Both Fanny and myself are happier in this family than we could be in any other, or I am persuaded in a house of our own, ...\"","Sends wagon down with spelts [wheat-like grain]--one bag spilled-rest sent to care of Wm. Hartshorn in Alexandria--has engaged part of the Poland oats Washington wants and will procure more.","Thanks for timber near Rectertown--unable to come see him because of \"distressed situation\"--clear of debts in Fairfax--sends son with letter--can Washington employ him (son) or get him into business?","Concern over Washington's letter--insists he realizes importance of good education and strives for it--never lets dress or pleasure intervene--does not intend to follow example of his brother Ferdinand.","Williams' bond is counter-signed by William Kerchival. Latter part of document tells of the seizing of Williams' property by the deputy sheriff for not paying rent as bound.","Receipt for £13.2.6 on July 16, 1787 in Washington's hand, signed by Craig. Bill for 6 weeks board for two servants at 25/ each, plus balance of old account--total £13.15.","Has seen coach painter and quotes prices for painting, gilding, etc. the chariot--this is for varnishing coach body and surface polished, with no varnish to be added later--a cheaper mode is painting first and varnishing later--work will take 4-5 weeks--has made no contract with him, nor mentioned names--cannot give price of lining since coach-maker is away--a postscript gives price of lining as £3 exclusive of cloth and lace--quotes price and yardage of lace and cloth.","Receipt from Joseph Cook [Cooke], a Philadelphia jeweler and silversmith, to George Washington for one gold watch chain with an engraved 'cypher' as well as a velvet ribbon. The total sum listed is £9.7.3. Docketed in Washington's writing and dated August 10, 1787. Autograph document signed, with Washington autograph, 1 page.","Invoice to George Washington from R. Sprigg. Receipted for stud fees of mules.","Incloses copy of account requested--will send account from Mr. Payne--is looking for father's [Fielding Lewis] paper of money payable and receivable from Washington--wants lands sold which father owned with Washington--if possible before he goes west this summer--how much can he get for shares in Dismal Swamp Co.?--has Washington heard of plan to drain it?","Lt. [Bezaleel] How[e], who intends to enter an enterprize to some part of the Spanish settlements on the shores of [So?] America, desires a letter from Washington, stating he was an officer of the New Hampshire line and in the Guards--Trumbull recommends him to be a man \"of probity \u0026 honor\".","Begs financial aid--unfortunate marriage ruined him--married again, but can't get wife's inheritance yet--father refuses to help--rented a house in Greensvill \"in this state\" and has to keep a poor tavern--asks for land in Dismal Swamp to live on--will take care of Washington's business there.","Letter discussing Washington's previous note inquiring if Thomas Lewis would serve as his land agent.","Political situation in Conn.--Gen'l Assembly of Conn. passing resolves for organizing Congress under new constitution--will appoint electors in Jan., \"this appointment the Assembly have retained in their own power - thinkg it more likely to be exercised with judgment \u0026 discretion than it would be to be entrusted in the hands of the people at large\"--Senators elected--Representatives to be chosen by people--mentions circular letter from N.Y. state convention--few discordant notes in Conn. assembly--no disagreement over president, but over vice-president--desires Bowdoin for office, since Adams is talked of for Supreme Court--asks after [David] Humphreys.","Asks Washington's advice and aid--his father's estate [John A. Washington] is in danger of being sued by Dr. Stewart for nonpayment of a bond--this was given to aid uncle Sam [Washington] and now Charles, [Sam's executor] won't pay--doesn't want to sue uncle Chas.--Nancy [Anne Blackburn, his wife] sends love--mares being brought down, will pay for season.","Bushrod to move to Alexandria--can't keep up plantation and practice law too--prefers law--can sell land and negroes to discharge debts due from his father's estate--has rented his land on advantageous terms--Mother will remain at Bushfield--desires Washington's approval--bearer, Mr. Packet goes to Alexandria to inquire about rent of houses.","Conn requests that Washington pay the bearer (John Middleton) 3 pounds \"which the Revd Mr. D. Griffith subscribed for you towards repairing the Church etc.\" Receipted and witnessed by Ricahrd Burnet Walker on verso.","Encloses Mr. Cowper's letter respecting N. Carolina land--Mr. Cowper only one who wants land and can pay for it--desires Washington to agree to sell to Cowper because estate of [Fielding Lewis] needs money from sale of lands to pay debts--he leaves for Kentucky next week, and cannot bargain further--has found bill for £50 drawn by executors of Wm. Armistead.","Declines with thanks Washington's offer of a house rent free [in Alexandria ?]--has no office or outbuildings--might be unhealthy--glad Washington approves of decision to give up farming--conscious of competition legal in Alexandria--he and Nancy [Ann, wife] will be at Mt. Vernon after Christmas.","Armistead's Bill of exchange--made no fixed price in offer of Carolina land to Mr. Cowper--asked what it is worth--has heard land is in bad shape and may be sold for taxes--Mr. Riddick and Mr. Godwin attend to paying this--other land bought not assessed--maybe hard to find land in Kentucky--will give Washington best intelligence of it he can.","Bond of £1000 for 5000 acres of land in Kentucky.","\"For putting in Buckwheat. Receipted by Peter Pool with an \"\"X\"\" mark.\"","This is a petition to George Washington requesting a pardon of Margaret Stone. Citing the facts that Stone is about forty years old, mother of seven children, and it is her first offense, the undersigned [including Lund Washington and Peyton Randolph] request a pardon.","Thanks for kind offer, but had already rented an office--will repair [Washington's] stable for use--accepts offer of hay--hard to get it and expensive in [Alexandria].","Expresses thanks for Washington's goodness--realizes bad condition of their estate--great need for clothes--have a servant stop by Mr. Hanson's for some things to be repaired.","Thanks for unmerited kindness and attention--will pay respects at Mt. Vernon before Washington leaves for N.Y.--sure he will accept the presidency despite preference for Mt. Vernon--\"... it is the general opinion of the Friends to the New Government, that if you decline being at the head of it, It never can, or will take effect\"--returns to London in a few months where he does business under the firm of Donald \u0026 Burton.","Explains inability to answer sooner--will see the land he mentions and give his idea of its value. [This is probably land Washington was considering buying from John Dandridge in Gloucester County.]","Reports that his nephew Lund Washington, heard in Stafford County that people were saying \"we shoud have a very pretty President at the head of our new Government one who had pd of his Debts within the time of the war with paper money altho it had been lent to him in specia.\"--Col. [George] Mason responsible--believes Mason's son-in-law started it.","Washington's letter to him delayed--Gen. Nelson's illness--has seen land Washington is interested in buying--encloses sketch of it taken from old survey--description of land--4 mi. from Gloucester C.H.--\"a good, not a fine piece of land\"--[Sketch of land is enclosed].","2 copies - one retained copy in Warner Lewis' hand. Another contemporary copy in another hand with the docket, \"From Warner Lewis Esqr. 11 March 1789 (Copy). Original sent to John Dandridge Esqr. 26th March 1789\".","2 copies - one retained copy in Warner Lewis' hand. Another contemporary copy in another hand with the docket, \"From Warner Lewis Esqr. 11 March 1789 (Copy). Original sent to John Dandridge Esqr. 26th March 1789\".","In answer to letter of 26th Inst, mentions caution regarding getting ready--is prepared to go with mother and Mrs. Willis on Thurs, or Fri. to Mt. Vernon--remains there till the horses return for his Aunt--hopes to find him at Mt. Vernon when he arrives.","Unable as yet to get information on lands Washington is interested in--goes to New Orleans in 2 weeks--\"I have seen a very extrordinary publication in a Fredericksburg Paper wherin mention is made of Gen. W-ks-n [James Wilkinson ?] having prepared a fleet of 25 Boats some of them armed with three Pounders and maned with 150 men who intend fighting their way down the Mississippi into the Gulph of Mexico. It is very extrordinary how such a report coud have taken its rise as Ge. W-ks-n is now here and intends down the River at the same time as I do, with only five or six Tobacco [ ] instead of 25 armed Boats.\"--sends some \"pecaun\" nuts from New Orleans--Indians doing mischief--but lands settling fast despite scalpings--price of corn--returns to Mt. Vernon in August.","Solicits money from Washington for erection of a Methodist Episcopal church in Alexandria--contributions have been slow--names prominent Alexandrians who have contributed--wishes him a good journey to the north.","PA list of accounts addressed to His Excellency Gen. Washington Esq. from the firm of Pope and Cadle, who sold lace, silk, and other hosiery at 12 William Street, New York. The document shows that on April 30, the day of his inauguration, Washington purchased 3 hat tassels. In May, he purchased 3 pairs of white silk hose and 28 yards livery lace. A note at the bottom states that one pair of hose was for Tobias Lear, who paid for them separately.","It is likely that the hat tassels purchased on Inauguration Day were for Giles and Paris, enslaved men who rode and drove the horses that pulled Washington's carriage.","Delivered his letter and package to Mrs. Washington--has arranged for Mrs. Washington's trip to N.Y.--hired [Gabriel] Van Horn \u0026 Co. to drive her--tries to allay her fears at driving with strange horses and coachman--gives charges for trip.","Mr. Fenwick, bears a gift of a small 2-deck ship which will act as a chimney piece of a large room before a looking glass.","He is sending a sermon preached a year ago which is appropriate today--\"When you removed from my house, your goodness allowed me to be conversant in your family as a domestic for some months, before the College was removed to Concord\".--lauds Washington's religious attitudes and Christian behavior.","Receipt for inoculating fruit trees.","According to Washington's directions he has pd. Col. Hooe £700 in part of debt due heirs of Co. Colville by Th. Montgomerie, Adam Stewart and Cumberland Wilson--will make payments of £500 and £250 soon--\"The Laws both of Maryland \u0026 Virginia authorized me to pay current money at the par of exchange in discharge of Sterling Debts and in the manner Col. Hooe received his money.\"","He has been down the Ohio--found a settlement on the Kanawa under James Neal of Frederick County, who patented 2200 A.--he persuaded them they had no right to the land, since it was in center of land surveyed for officers of Washington's old Va. regt. [Fr. \u0026 Ind. War]--they agree to buy it cheap if it will be sold, because their settlement has increased value greatly of land--people won't settle unless there's a settlement already there--he has power of attorney to make a settlement for Neal.","Mares such as Washington wants can be had for £25 specie--doesn't know cost of sending them to Virginia--his commission for procuring them would be 10%.","Requests loan of about £300 to pay outstanding debts on estate of Mr. Aylett, his wife's first husband [she was Elizabeth Dandridge Aylett Henley, Mrs. Martha Washington's sister]--will give land and negroes as security.","Expresses gratitude for \"your powerful friendship\" in appointment of Mr. Meredith.","Received intimation this morning from Gen. Lincoln, so renewed request made in Philadelphia.","£11.5.0 for shoeing horses, \"a new handel \u0026 ring for a fork,\" and \"to drogs an doctren the whet hors head\".","Betty writes that George Augustine Washington, Bushrod and Corbin are there to help settle Mary Washington's estate--Bushrod says she's to have no part of the slaves [of Mary Washington's estate]--discusses division of her property--doctor's bills high--Col. Ball thinks crops will pay off debts of estate. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","Has purchased 2 bay mares for Washington--sends them down next week--with good care, they will be satisfactory next year.","He was manager for Col. George Mercer's estate in Frederick County when it was sold by Washington--Jas. Mercer kept scolding him and complaining of bad management of farms--Mr. Snickers had written letter to Jas. Mercer maligning his conduct--Capt. Ed. Snickers nailed up his cornhouse door and threatened to serve a writ on him--he was going to bring suit against Mr. Mercer for this treatment, but the war intervened--before war, tried to settle dispute but Mercer refused and he brought suit--sends Washington copy of affadavit--Washington, he is informed, means to bring suit against him for damage--lists a number of questions, seeking testimony of Washington in the suit against Mercer.","Has recorded deed of the land in Gloucester to Washington for the £800 offered.","Waited until recess of Congress to bother Washngton with another letter--the Gloucester county land, is not worth £800--John Nicholson of Gloucester is interested in leasing the land on back creek [sic]--Nicholson has asked several questions about the land so passes them on to Washington.","Written at Wilmington, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. The letter expresses the author's laudatory and religious feelings about Washington. This letter was presumably once in the Washington papers.","Seeks settlement for payment for his services as manager of Col. George Mercer's plantations in Frederick County--will acceed to arbitration--puts queries to Washington on his management of the farms, the answers will be put as proof--claims Col. Ed. Snickers cast aspersions on his character--sends letter to Clerk of district court of Fredericksburg.","She is sick in strange city and begs food for self and fatherless child--late husband (Col. John White's) acct. can't be settled until Congress meets--Col. Alexander Hamilton knows her character and situation.","She suffers in prison without heat or bed, with her child, Kitty White--deceased husband's (Col. John White's) daughter has had her imprisoned to give an account of his property which wouldn't pay his debts--she cannot give security until she can write to Georgia and explain the business.","Glad he's returned safely from eastern tour--breeding mares extremely hard to come by--only the wealthy have them and they prize them highly--Adam Reigart is looking in Lancaster Cty, Mr. Baltzer Spangler searching in the county--will try to send mares to Mt. Vernon before Jan.--compliments to Mr. Lewis and rest of family.","Letter signed by Fenwick Mason and addressed to His Excellency George Washington Esq. President of the United States of America. It refers to various wines ordered by the President for entertaining, including \"26 dozen claret and 12 dozen vins de grave.\"","Bill of lading for \"dix huit Caisses de Vin en bouteille\"--shipped aboard the ship \"Le Jean Jacques de St. Malo,\" captain Le Grand.","Encloses a copy of letter from Adam Reigart--sorry so many difficulties have been encountered in finding mares--Mr. Spangler's report not favorable either--has engaged another man--will remain at home 3 or 4 weeks--will write Mr. Miller, mentioned in Reigart's letter--Mrs. Reigart's death and daughter's illness.","Explains why his brother wrote Washington twice on same subject--he [brother] goes to Berkeley to try to discover documents to defend title to his land--Bushrod apologizes for not writing, but injured his hand badly--apologizes for applying for federal job [district attorney of Va.], had thought Supreme Court made nominations, not the president, and he realizes position Washington was put in--congratulations of the season.","Bill for shoeing horses and for bottles of ointment during period Jan. 11-June 15 1790.","At Mr. Nicholson's request, Warner sends a copy of a letter he wrote several months ago, supposing the first was lost in the mail.","Meteorological account--work done on each farm, giving division of labor--work days lost by sickness--stock on each farm--work of ditchers, coopers, and joiners and carpenters--amount of grain ground at mill. Includes putting up post and rail fence around the vineyard.","A list of furniture, including sofas, mirrors, chairs, draperies, miscellaneous small furnishings, lamps, china (Sevres). Used in the New York house; total £665.14.6.","[John?] Fairfax wants higher wages than £25 per annum [as overseer]--will probably leave at end of year--difficulty in finding reliable overseers for the salary--thinks Mr. [James] Bloxham's wages (£40) too high--he's not any better than any overseer in the country--suspects him of embezzling funds from ferriages--Fairfax would like to have Bloxham's job at the high salary, but G.A.W. has discouraged him--but he's a good overseer--recommends removing James from carpentering house to act as an overseer--white overseers expensive--remove Davy to Dogue Run and Will to Muddy Hole--hasn't told the Farmer [Bloxham] yet of plans to oust him--G.A.W. goes to Berkeley for his health--wheat and tobacco crops--flour ground and the prices it will bring--new bolting cloth in place, will enable superfine flour to be made--Mr. Wilson to send his corn to the mill--prices in Alexandria high--will increase crops of pease, potatoes, carrots as Washington desires--Ehler appears industrious and able [German gardner]--\"I have replaced in the Shrubberies the Dogwood Red Bud Sasafrass Laurel and Crabapples - the Ivy have almost entirely died under both walls - among the shrubs some of these shall be interspersed\"--Muse's account with Washington--very cold weather endangers grain crops--barley has suffered much.","For colouring and bordering 2 rooms and mending one room £8.5.0.","Meteorological Account--work done on each farm, giving division of labor--work days lost by sickness--stock increase and decrease for each farm--work of ditchers, coopers, joiners and carpenters--amount of grains ground at mill. Includes \"lathing and shingling the shed of the Barn Yard.\"","Paid account to Porter \u0026 Ingraham, after satisfying himself they were valid--will no more let mares or jennets be taken away from Mt. Vernon before being paid for breeding with Jacks--rest of mares from Mr. Zantzinger have come--encloses his letters [see letters of March 9 \u0026 14, P. Zantzinger to G.A.W.]--is making inquiries for person to take Fairfax's place as overseer--son of James DeNeil is no good in job at Dr. Stuart's--Mr. Gevins is good, but wants his own plantation when Fitzhugh lets him go--has had application from Anthony Whiting, an Englishman, who seems to know the whole business but wants 40 Guineas--gave Gen. Cadwallader as reference--has given Mr. Bloxham his notice and he wants to leave immediately--Davy doesn't want to go to Dogue Run as overseer--pleads his recent jaundiced condition as reason--Will not as good as Davy, but considers him for Muddy Hole--gives number of hogsheads of tobacco prized--Gardener [Ehler] laments no cabbage seed came with other seeds and buckwheat from Biddle--he's fond of flowers but promises to attend to more practical things--\"The posts which stood against the Barn, at the Mansion house I had put within shortly after you left Home.\"--too wet to complete fencing at Deep Run--when Bishop Green went away, secured the house--they are living at place of Col. McCarty's where Mrs. Barnes formerly lived--dampness delays and hampers sowing--a severe sickness among horses and mules--fluctuating wheat prices--sold all on hand, gives prices taken.","Hasn't written him since he left because he's so busy--asks her uncle to please send her a guitar [\"gettar\"], as all the young ladies are learning music, and it is very simple to learn--a man named Tracy teaches the gettar and harpsichord lessons--hears he and aunt are coming home this summer.","One page of accounts between the President's household in New York and local confectioner Joseph Corre. Includes purchases of macaroni, bitter almonds, caraway seed, and ice cream. On April 15, the President's household purchased \"dinner drest,\" when John and Abigail Adams, John Jay, and Thomas Jefferson dined with him. \"Dinner drest\" was ordered again on April 29 when Washington dined with a group of senators.","Signed by Joseph Corre and docketed on verso.","Received his assent to agreement between Dr. Stuart and Alexander on Custis estate--glad it's to be compromised even if injurious to Custis estate--had Custis paid in legal currency, transaction would have been legal--high court of chancery may put price anywhere from £48,000 to £8,000--if the higher figure, would ruin the estate for the Custis children--Col. George Mason considers his appointment an insult, because he never approved of the govt.--but Mr. Hector Ross thinks Mason's acrimony against the Constitution is much abated--Mason dislikes \"pomp \u0026 parade\" in N.Y.--\" ... swearing by G-d that if the President was not an uncommon Man we should soon have the Devil to pay. but hoped \u0026 indeed did not fear so long as it pleased God to keep him at the Head - but it would be out of the power of those Damnd monarchical fellows with the Vice president, \u0026 the Women to ruin the nation.\"--prices high in Alexandria and farmers making money--law passed moving court from Alexandria but another to be passed moving it back--Roger West thrown out of Assembly--Lund's eyes very bad--snowing hard now--wheat crops looking good--describes Washington's stand of wheat at field at Morris, Frenches and the Ferry--hopes to see Washington and Mrs. Washington in summer at Mt. Vernon--\"No person has an idea but that you must remain at the head of the Government so long as you Live. Which I pray God may be with some degree of Comfort and satisfaction to yourself, for I have no doubt but your fatigue, trouble \u0026 vexation is very great.\"","Report of the death of her son Lawrence's first wife (Susannah Edmundson) in child-birth. Settlement of Mary Ball Washington's estate. Asks about her son, Robert, who was serving as Washington's personal secretary.","Blacksmith's bill for shoeing General Washington's horses and making a bolt for a [coach]--part itemized, part lumped together: \"To shoeing \u0026 repairing shoes \u0026c of 11 horses for 2 months ... \"--included are \"Two charges for shoeing a gray mare not entered ... being for T. Lear.\" Receipted by Cliland on September 27.","Report of work done on each farm during the week, including report of amount of grain ground at mill, sickness among negroes, increase and decrease in cattle, work of ditchers. Autograph document, 4 pages, in hand of G. A. Washington, docketed by George Washington, \"From Maj. Geo. A. Washington 20th Aug. 1790,\" docketed in another hand \"Report Aug. 1790 Mt. Vernon,\" laminated, watermark (F. Hayes \u0026 crown over encircled heraldic device).","Safe arrival of Will--expected him home at Mt. Vernon sooner--his great anxiety to do right in Washington's affairs--considering moving Anthony Whiting to place occupied by Fairfax when he goes--estimate of Whiting's capabilities and character--Garner [Wm. Gardener, overseer of the River Plantation?] is leaving too, wants higher wages--Mr. Gwin in Alexandria has recommended a young boy of respectable family to take Garner's place--he has had no experience--no family--George A. Washington disagrees with Washington's theory of having all married men--cheaper to have single one--work terms of new overseer--wheat and buckwheat--corn seed sent from New York good--corn crop--\"... a piece of wood of the kind and dimensions you denoted shall be prepared ...\"--very little ice left--Peter and Godfrey busy with small odd jobs--mares in pasture are mischievous and troublesome--terrible rain storm and winds delay work--corn broken down--weather warm until yesterday--very cool--red corn George Washington sent destroyed by insects, dying in the hill--pumpkin seed from Col. Platt's prizes he thinks will flourish.","For a newspaper subscription--\"To Sub to Daily Advn. from the 1st May 17[illegible] [to] this day is 1 Year \u0026 4 months @48[illegible] To Advr [illegible] £4.[illegible].\"","Meteorological account -- work done on each farm, giving division of labor -- work days lost by sickness -- stock increase and decrease -- work of ditchers, coopers, joiners and carpenters -- amount of grain ground at mill. Includes work on new barn and stables at Mansion House.","Meteorological account -- work done on each farm, giving division of labor -- work days lost by sickness -- stock increase and decrease -- work of ditchers, coopers, joiners and carpenters -- amount of grain ground at mill. Includes work on new barn and stables at Mansion House.","Washington's sister mentions his recent trip to Rhode Island, inquires about his health, and reports her health problems. She would like to visit Mount Vernon before the Washingtons return to Philadelphia; invites them to visit her. Mentions items left to Washington in their mother's will; the accounts of the estate will be settled soon.","In hand of George Augustine Washington and includes; Meteorological account--work done on each farm giving division of labor--work days lost by sickness--stock increase and decrease--work of ditchers and coopers, joiners and carpenters--amount of grain ground at mill. Mentions making stalls in the sheds of the new barn; also, putting up a post and rail fence to enclose cow-house.","George A. Washington writes about how he didn't write sooner because George Washington had just left Mt. Vernon -- will be more prompt with reports hereafter -- unable to complete the barn for the stock because of many other jobs for Carpenters \u0026 their illness -- some progress made on barn.","Account with David Clark in Philadelphia for repairing the coach, harnesses, halters, and reins over a period of several years.","Receipt for £50 from George Washington by George [Augustine] Washington's hands--for his donation for year 1790 to school in the Alexandria Academy.","Receipted [April] 12 by John Barnes. Account for Feb. 21 and April 2 for Best Bourbon Coffee, amounting to £8.15.4.","A bond detailing a loan agreement between De Barth and Washington. Signed by Washington, De Barth, Peter Miller, and Tobias Lear.","Receipted on [June 2] by H. Burgess. Account includes cotton, linens, gause, etc., amounting to £6.19.1.","Writes to know if Washington arrived safe in Philadelphia--weather has been miserable since he left--Mrs. Stuart here at Mount Vernon, waiting to go over the river--Mr. and Mrs. Lund Washington here yesterday--he is worse--veal lights, supposed to help his eyes, have made them worse.","This document is an account of medical calls and treatments at Mount Vernon, mostly to slaves, from 8 March 1791 - 4 Nov. 1791. \"Paid in full.\" Part of account, which should begin 17 March 1789, is missing.","Harriot thanks her uncle, George Washington, for his letter with advice, and she will heed it--always grateful to him for his care and attention--Cousin [Fanny B. Washington ?] and Major are going down in country and she will stay with Cousin Lee--when Cousin returns Harriot will help her keep house--Mrs. Stuart still here.","This document consists of a listing of the various tenements in Berkeley, Frederick, Fauquier, and Loudon Counties, the location of them, the present tenants, length of lease, and whether tenants were paid up.","Gives partial list of Washington's tenants in Fauquier County with detailed description of status of land they lease, plus amount collected for rent due Dec. 25, 1791.","Respecting trespass on Washington's property--Col. Little detected man loading his wagon with hoop poles and discovered many thousands cut--the trespasser is an overseer to Chas. Alexander--probably much trespass on Washington's lands far from eyes of those who care for his land--discusses legal action against them--\"it requires the eyes of Argus to protect property in this neighborhood\"--enclosure to Mrs. Powell [Elizabeth Willing Powel].","Received letter and expresses thanks for appointment--noted contents of letter to Mr. Muse and received from him all the blank leases and ones already executed with precise accounting of the rents due--great difficulty in collecting rents in Fauquier and Loudon Counties, Virginia--few improvements made there--Berkeley tenants paid rents quickly and have made many improvements--\"Most of those who hold Leases for lives have satisfied me that the lives are still in existance - Others again are uncertain, and say the lives are in Kentucky or Georgia - They have all agree'd to produce certificates of this truth from respectable authority.\"--Amount of rental exceeds what G.A. Washington led him to expect--10% will amply repay him for services--should finish rental rolls shortly--deep snow has prevented communication between Alexandria and this County--Mrs. Lewis has been ill--late fright caused \"premature increase of our family\".","Harriot hopes he arrived safely in Philadelphia--she desires a guitar (\"guittar\") preferably one with keys and strings both--\"they are easier to learn to play on, and not so easy to be out of order, but if one with keys is dearer than without, I shall be much obleiged to you for one with strings.\"--will be easy to learn to play--Mrs. Bushrod Washington has offered to teach her.","For the carriage of a trunk by stage to Philadelphia 12/.","Has decided to try the water at the springs and delay his return to Mt. Vernon a fortnight in struggle to regain his health, unless he hears something unfavorable from Mount Vernon--physician in the county doubts that he is consumptive--his head very disordered by rheumatic or nervous complaints--sends the letter by gentleman to Frederick Town [Winchester].","Received his favor by Howell--deep apologies for not sending his share of money from Mr. Cowper--Lewis used it to extricate himself from difficulties brought about by a bond he signed, but has now the money to send George Washington--will give Howell the money and give account of sale of land--denies he meant to go to Kentucky without paying money.","Has been indisposed--will take Harriot Washington to live with her this winter if she comes well supplied with clothes--last time she was there, Harriot often couldn't appear in public because of a lack of clothes--she (Betty) cannot advance any to her because she is supporting 3 grandchildren and may have more--Fielding very distressed--\"his children would go naked if it was not for the assistance I give him\"--her family has been very sickly this fall--goes to visit daughter Betty Carter in Albemarle--change of air may help--will return in a few weeks.","Sends copy of Mr. Cowper's account--payments not up to date--had expected to have Howell bring Washington full amount of money due him, but was disappointed in sum promised by Col. Fontain--will send it all within a few weeks--Howell brings £212.6.5 1/2--will substitute another bond for one of Dr. French's on which payment not received.","On the subject of George Washington's resignation and whether he really would be as happy in retirement as doing good for his country.","Clendinen introduces, to Washington, King Dequen, leader of the Kascashas, and expresses the chief's intent to prevail \"upon the Chiefs of Many [Indian] Nations to Travel with him to you,... Hoping that we may all become the Same people. Firmly United to Each Others Interests.\"","Rental for 1792 on lands in Berkeley, Frederick, Loudoun and Fauquier Counties,--lists tenants and amounts paid--arrearages for years 1791 \u0026 1792--a note by Lewis explains \"The above arrearages have been collected by the Sheriffs and no Executions returned. I have had them fined, and am to have a final settlement of accounts this week.\"","This documents records the accounts of tenants in Berkley, Frederick, and Fauquier Counties.","Will leave tomorrow to carry out Washington's instructions regarding purchasing Major Harrison's land in Fairfax County adjoining the mill tract--doesn't think the land is very valuable--thanks Washington for horse.","Major Harrison of Loudon now has decided not to sell land--seems an honest man--he will get rid of tenants, but must wait until next Fall--title is not clear and he refuses general warrantee--he wants 40 shillings per acre--wants to wait until Congress adjourns in the Spring and Washington comes to Virginia, for Harrison believes that Washington knows more about the title than he does.","Autograph document, in hand of Anthony Whitting, docketed by G.W., laminated, (not examined for watermark).Papers of George Washington - Reel#2. Meteorological account -- work done on each farm, giving division of labor -- work days lost by sickness -- stock increase and decrease -- work of ditchers and coopers -- amount of grain ground at mill. Also a list of the weights of River plantation hogs and remaining mill hogs. A-283.96 ; A-283.","A report of recent work done at Washington's Mount Vernon estate: Digging and planting, cuttings of weeping willow, cleaning and leveling nursery in vineyard, planting fruit trees and leveling gravel walk, gathering haws [red berries of hawthorn].","This document is a report of the recent work done at George Washington's Mount Vernon estate: Spinning, yarn and stocking yarn, making shirts, stockings. Work done by 10 women, all named.","Report on recent work done at George Washington's Mount Vernon estate: Framing and raising corn house, drawing shingles, making brackets, putting axle tree to carts, mending flax brake and hemp brake -- jointing shingles, making pins, painting, etc. Fragment, docketed by George Washington.A note at end of report, \"I will answer your letter by my nex Report.\"","Washington's farm manager reports the bad conduct of Thos. Green, carpenter -- will not use delegated authority concerning Green, because realizes he is necessary -- good men are hard to come by -- suggests an addition of carpenters, or estate will be a long time in improving -- mentions all the buildings that need to be built or repaired -- wishes farms to look neat -- will put up fences and gates -- suggests moving post and rail fence at Dogue Run to make meadow correspond to fields -- new corn house going up at River farm -- will move Rich's house to Muddy Hole, for David's house likely to be blown down by high wind -- engaged planks and scantling for [Dogue Run] barn from Mr. Kenzie -- Green keeps sawyers about the corn house -- poor Maj. Washington cannot recover, but he doesn't consider himself fatally ill -- G.A. Washington desires him to continue building on his house -- has treated Whitting like a brother -- will keep carpenters on G.A. Washington's house until they run out of work and he will order no more scantling -- has planted hedges of honey locust, French furz, and cedar berries, but sheep eat them -- need nettle fences on each side of hedge to enable it to grow -- hedges must be given much care to grow -- advises English thorn imported for live fences and estimates cost -- Lombardy and weeping willow cuttings planted about the Mansion house fences -- River plantation will be hard to fence -- Mr. Stuart advises water fences there -- a batteau is needed for this -- should it be built in Alexandria or by one of carpenters? -- Mr. Butler and he can carry on the hedging and fencing, including the night work -- grubbing proceeds to line of locust trees below Vineyard -- will make it a year of fencing -- little wool to spin -- spinning sewing thread and candlewick of tow -- Caroline unwell -- bled her -- trouble with Charlotte -- whipped and refuses to work -- claims she hasn't been whipped for 14 years -- will try to make seine twine -- deer destroying trees at mansion house, especially mulberry -- ice house not filled -- Dr. Stuart and young man managing Custis estates take plough to White House to use as pattern -- Mr. Ring present manager -- shorts from mill can be ground over as ship stuff or fed to cattle -- high price of flour in Alexandria.","Concerning her sons Robert and Howell who were with the President in Philadelphia, and her niece, Harriot, who was living with her in Fredericksburg. Also inquires about the price of wheat.","Meteorological account of weather at Mount Vernon -- work done on each farm, giving division of labor -- work days lost by sickness -- stock increase and decrease -- work of ditchers, and coopers -- amount of grain ground at mill -- Also, \"clearing the second Vista.\" -- At end in hand of George Washington is an itemized account of sheep and lambs at each farm. Autograph document, in hand of Anthony Whitting, laminated, 4 pages, docketed by George Washington, watermark.","Report of recent work done at Mount Vernon by 4 men in the gardens: Wheeling gravel and dung into the garden; cutting wood lost by snow; dressing hemp.","Report of work recently accomplished at Mount Vernon by 8 named women: Spinning hemp, stocking yarn and shoe thread; making shirts, sheets and shift, knitting stockings. Fragment, docketed by George Washington.","Report of work recently accomplished at Mount Vernon by 8 named women: Spinning hemp, stocking yarn and shoe thread; making shirts, sheets and shift, knitting stockings.","Report of recent carpentry work done at Mount Vernon: Getting new logs \u0026 gutter piece \u0026 shingles for roof \u0026 chimney of overseers house at Muddy Hole -- \"straching\" the well rope \u0026 fixing it to well -- preparing plow -- \"to drawing the brick kill at dogue Runn\" -- mending shoes -- drawing and jointing shingles -- \"to trying up stuff for Bench plains.\"","Drenching rains, fields flooded, mill race broke again, roads almost impassable--Tayler little to be confided in, has kept horse since the Major is away--mill has plenty of wheat--will try to straighten fence from Manley Bridge to the Mill--snows gone, wheat not damaged, but freezing would cause covering of ice--fences and gates can't go in such wet ground--too wet to paint buildings--mixing paints--will let Green have corn--asks whether to continue work on Major Washington's building--Burwell Bassett says Mrs. Fanny Washington will not go to housekeeping--two ships just passed, will probably take flour from Alexandria--Charles' toe may have to be taken off--has called for Dr. Craik--Caroline made a shift for Sarah Flatfoot--2 sheets cut from Oznaburgh linen for there is no change of them while washing.","Just returned from Westmoreland--denies neglect of Washington's business--would have written had there been further developments in the case--Mr. Lee informed Mr. Hooe of judgement, but no injunction has been applied for--concludes with greetings from Nancy.","In hand of Anthony Whitting, docketed by George Washington including; Report on recent work done at Mount Vernon's several farms: Work done on each farm, giving division of labor -- work days lost by sickness -- stock increase and decrease -- work of ditchers and coopers -- amount of grain ground at mill.","Report on recent work done at Mount Vernon by 9 men and 3 boys: Hanging a gate, repairing fishing boat, dressing timber, giving sizes and amounts of timber -- sawing timber, hauling timber, digging brick earth and making brick yard -- painting -- making a batto [batteaux] for fishing.","This report is on recent work done at Mount Vernon by 4 men: Planting evergreen, cleaning, digging, sowing and planting.","Report of recent work done at George Washington's Mount Vernon estate by 8 women: Spinning tow, \"sown shoe maker Thread,\" stocking yarn, winding twine for seine maker, a shift \u0026 knitting stockings, \"making 13 bax\" [bags?].","Letters were delayed--will meet them at Mt. Vernon early next month--estate in good condition--outstanding debts small--property in Berkeley under ignorant overseer and may have suffered--he hasn't sold the crops there yet--overseer on Fairfax property taking liberties--he has a boat and seine for fishing--Dr. Craik's account discharged by corn and wheat Taylor had for sale--desires to live in Alexandria to enable her children to get better education, but looks to Mr. and Mrs. Washington for the guidance to do this or accept their offer to remain at Mt. Vernon--will continue Mt. Vernon chariot in her service, at their suggestion--\"My dear little Fayette shall be given up to your kind patronage whenever you think proper ...\"--sorry to hear of poor Mr. Anthony Whitting's sickness--will leave April 1 for Mt. Vernon--requests permission to leave Harriot Washington with Mrs. Betty Lewis while she takes a trip to Berkeley--brothers are busy so she will be accompanied to Mt. Vernon by Mr. Joe Foster.","Letter with advertisement came late but will go in next week's paper--intended to write by Cousin Washington [Fanny Bassett] but her stay was short--Harriot needs hat, gloves, and shoes--keeps exact account of everything bought and will send it to Washington--money sent from Philadelphia bought Harriot a dress for the Birthnight, \"it must of appeard particular had I refused to let her go, and her having nothing fit for that Purpose ...\"--requests a ticket to the Washington lottery.","Hasn't heard from home in 5 months, and has contracted many debts--a Quaker has threatened to prosecute--is a student of medicine under Dr. Rush--has no dependence on anyone--asks for $300 until his father sends him money from Virginia--although he is unknown to George Washington, he believes Washington knew his grandfather (Washington's first cousin, Warner)--asks him not to make known his request.","Thanks Washington for his offer to write his father--his father's allowance to him is adequate, but has had no remittance for 5 months--he isn't extravagant--encloses letter from man to whom he owes 5 months board.","Sickness prevented his visiting Washington's lands on the Potomac and lots at Winchester and Bath--must stay to make harvest now--will inspect lands after sowing corn and wheat--Major Harrison has decided not to sell his lands--he thinks prices will rise--encloses draft on Philadelphia man given for rent by a tenant of Washington's--asks for letter giving information on lots in Winchester.","Report of recent work done in the gardens at the Mount Vernon estate by 4 men \"Klening\" in the yard, gardens and \"winne Yart\".","This Farm Report (work done on Mount Vernon farms during the week Aug. 4-10) includes: Meteorological account -- work done on each farm, giving division of labor -- work days lost by sickness -- stock increase and decrease -- work of ditchers and coopers -- amount of grain ground at mill.","Report of recent work done at Mount Vernon by 10 named women spinning yarn and stocking yarn, washing, sewing breeches, knitting stockings.","Recent work at Mount Vernon by 9 men and 3 boys: Putting up bedstead and furniture for it, mending blinds in parlor and mending locks--mending \"Dutch fan\"--felling and flattening stocks--building walls at Dogue Run--\"Plastering weightwashing \u0026 painting at ye Mansion House\"--mending equipment.","Received letter and bank note--recent rain great service to crops--wheat being sown--oxen and horses sick, cause shortage of plows--machine for gathering heads of clover for seed has been found--haying--planting grass-- sent Washington all pamphlets by Capt. Elwood found in his study.","Thanks Washington for money he sent her--will buy nothing unnecessary--\"Aunt Lewis has a very large family at present and a great deal of company, which makes my cloaths ware out much faster than if I was in the country where any thing would do to ware ...\"--Aunt Betty Lewis sent letters to Bob Lewis--Cousin Lawrence [Lewis?] left to go to Bath.","A stock printed shipping bill on which is recorded in manuscript the arrival from London on board the ship George Barclay, John Collet master, one case containing a harpsichord to be delivered to His Excellency General George Washington, President of the United States. The document is signed at the bottom by Bartholomew Dandridge, Jr., one of Washington's nephews and secretaries. Washington bought the instrument for his wife's granddaughter Nelly (Eleanor Parke Custis) who played it at their residence in the capital city and then later at Mount Vernon.","Urges Washington to pick another city for session of Congress other than Philadelphia, where a fatal sickness rages [yellow fever]--suggests tentatively Baltimore or New York, especially the latter.","Dr. Stuart's visit so short, she fears he may not have examined her husband [Lund Washington] well enough -- Lund doesn't want to go to Philadelphia for examinatin and treatment of cancer, for his eyesight is bad, and medicine affects nerves so he needs complete rest -- he is extremely ill.","Assures Washington he has power to call legislative assembly in another city and at another time--quotes laws and Constitution--fears and jealousies in various quarters over a new meeting place--hears accounts that conditions are improving in Philadelphia now from yellow fever epidemic.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Deals with legacy left her by brother George William Fairfax (d. 1787) -- declines to pay any debts against Mrs. Mildred Washington Bushrod's (d. 1785) estate -- her husband (Warner Washington, 1722-1790) was not a legatee -- her children were, but they are married. Autograph letter signed, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"H. Washington.\"","Thanks her uncle for the money he sent--she goes to stay with cousin Betty Lewis Carter who has recently lost a child--Mrs. Lewis will come to get her if Mrs. Washington stays at Mt. Vernon this winter and wants her to come there.","Mrs. Martha Washington is awaiting President's word to join him in Philadelphia--very apologetic for troubling him, but wonders can another story be added to the house in Alexandria which George Washington has so kindly put at her disposal?","Expresses gratitude of herself and her husband Mr. Lund Washington for George Washington's part in getting Dr. Gates' opinion -- Gates hasn't arrived in Virginia yet -- Lund's condition growing worse all the time -- can only see light.","Has been in Culpeper all winter with Cousin Betty Lewis Carter--desires enough money for silk jacket and pair of shoes to wear to Birth Night Ball.","Enclosed is deed to be reacknowledged in presence of Mr. Rutherford, as the previous copy is now out of date due to the negligence of Dr. Stuart and Col. Ball--just returned from Berkeley County, seeing Washington's tenants and is on his way to Fauquier whence he will write more fully..","Sends her thanks for the bundle containing such pretty things [probably silk jacket and shoes requested by Harriot in letter of 7 January 1794]--Cousin Bob [Robert] Lewis has lost his little boy [William Burnett Lewis, who had died at the end of November 1793].","Betty writes that Harriot is very pleased with items Washington sent to her from Philadelphia--she is very deserving and takes care of her things--two valuable Negro hands have run away, probably to Philadelphia to be free, and Betty asks her brother's advice in the matter--her next year's crops will be negligible unless they can be returned. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","With apologies for taking up his valuable time, Bushrod sends the draft of an answer on a question having to do with the estate of Mr. George William Fairfax. Bushrod is doing well in law practice in Richmond.","Desires linen and dimity to make petticoats and great coat-- her great coat is so small she can't get it on.","Sends her gratitude for package--wishes for money to make great coat, and for tape and thread for linen--would make coat herself but no tailor will cut it out unless he makes it too--Harriot had borrowed 24 shillings from Aunt Betty Lewis, and asks for Washington's help to repay her.","Has had a bad attack of ague and fever, but is now recovered--thanks Washington for present of a mule--heard news of some dying of yellow fever in Philadelphia again this spring--Harriot received money he had sent her.","Bushrod has word of an injunction against Washington in High Court of Chancery--his answer is needed quickly as the Court sits on 12 May--Bushrod will draw it up and send it to Washington to be sworn to. The injunction deals with suit by Henshaw, arising out of settlement of George Mercer's estate in Virginia.","Introduces Mr. Maund to Washington as carrier of this letter--Bushrod gently reminds the president of his recent letter (22 April) requesting an answer about the suit against him by Henshaw, dealing with estate of George Mercer.","Couldn't write to Washington before with information on his rents, tenants, etc. until High Sheriff of the county handed over rental money--they are enclosed herewith--breeding horses and mules--mentions Washington's lots in Winchester and Bath, and suggests exchange of one of Washington's lots on Potomac for one held by a tenant on the Bullskin in Berkeley--should buy out life leases there from tenant John Dimmett--Lewis fears he might lose land Washington gave him in Stafford because of no clear title.","Washington's letter to Robert Lewis will be carried to him by Cousin [Betty?] Carter who travels to Fauquier--Harriot requests money for summer dresses, or as goods are cheaper in Philadelphia, she would be happy if he would buy them there for her--wants him to know that she does mend her clothing and wear it as long as possible.","Again requests some summer dresses--requests permission to go to Philadelphia to visit brother George Steptoe Washington--Aunt Betty Lewis has ague and fever--she and family go to Berkeley soon--wheat crop is bad in Fredericksburg.","Requests Washington's permission to leave Philadelphia and study law in Berkeley--his actions there are always put under worst possible construction--is in debt now and knows Washington will advance him no more money--says his brother will send money to pay his debts and travel to Berkeley--expresses deep gratitude to Washington.","She thanks Washington for money he sent her to buy summer dresses--and reports that all there are sorry to hear of Washington's accident on his way to Mt. Vernon--she hope he's recovered--Aunt Betty Lewis's family has been ill all summer.","Answers questions Washington raised in letters of 18 May and 18 July respecting his lands to be leased or sold--land on Potomac put up for rent--procured tenant for houses in Bath--rental of lot in Winchester--trouble in buying out leases of tenants in Berkeley--land on Difficult Run--Mr. Muse allowed transfers of leases--money for rents--use of rents to buy out leases of tenants.","Happy to hear Washington is well and cancerous growth on his face is much improved--weather promises very good corn crop--she asks his permission to set her overseer and carpenters to build a corn house--not satisfied with school her children are in as it is too crowded--her son Fayette has been ill.","Lewis writes: \"Casually going into a painter's shop yesterday I there saw some Tent Poles which I was told were for your\" use. Since the usual complaint with these tents is that \"the standards in the middle [are] of a great inconvenience,\" Nicola has submitted a sketch [included] of his own for Washington's consideration.","Writes by Mr. Madison [James ?]--left for Berkeley before receiving answer from Washington because of early conveyance there--has heard Aunt Lewis is ill, but can't go back until Brother George is well enough to take her--very much impressed with new sister [Geo. Steptoe Washington married Lucy Payne, sister of Dolly Payne Madison]--dined with Uncle Charles recently and he is in much better health--refused Mr. and Mrs. [James] Madison's invitation to Philadelphia for fear of angering her dear uncle--thinks Mrs. Madison a charming woman.","Begs Washington for money to buy a stuff skirt and a couple of dark calicoes--she left Berkeley a week ago--Aunt Betty Lewis has been very ill but it recovering.","Lewis writes that the Berkeley and Frederick rents were easily collected because the lands there are productive--those in Fauquier County are hard to collect--deputy sheriffs won't turn over money that is collected--to Mrs. Haney, \"a very genteel old lady\" and cousin of Washington's (probably daughter of his mother's half sister Elizabeth Johnson), he has extended money on several occasions according to Washington's direction--has settled her and her teenage daughter on a tenement of his own, because those of Washington that were vacant will bring at least £30 each--it may be expensive to buy up life leases on tenements, but Lewis would recommend Washington do so because the money will be reimbursed by higher rent in 4 or 5 years.","1 page each for the two copies which are slightly different. This bond is for rent and signed by Cooper and Robert Lewis, Washington's nephew and secretary.","Received Washington's letter with 2 plats of land--he knows little of Washington's land in Kentucky on Rough Creek or of settlement there, but supposes there is some, as he believes Washington's land is near the small town of Hartford, some 18 miles from Vienna--Lewis goes to Kentucky again in April to view his own lands on Green River and will view Washington's at same time--his mother and Harriot send greetings.","She received the money Washington sent--would have sent her thanks before, but was in Culpeper and kept there long by bad weather--Aunt Betty Lewis too busy to write by this post.","Harriott addresses her \"Honored\" uncle with great humility and asks for a pair of stays, a hat \"and a few other articles.\"","Cabot has heard from Judge Phillips--and is happy to report that the young Lees and Brents mentioned in Washington's letters will probably attend academy at Andover, or else at Exeter.","Lewis has just returned from Kentucky--he was unable to see either his own land or Washington's, despite his efforts--he did meet Gen. Spotswood who said he has bought the identical land from Gen. Harry Lee for 4 shillings per acre--Lewis believes it is worth at least twice that--the land has good settlement and a good iron bank on it--he cannot understand what Lee meant by selling it again--300 acres of Andrew Woodrow's should be purchased to improve value of Washington's land--he will purchase it if Washington agrees.","Introduces [John Neale] whom he recommends to overlook the carpenters at Mt. Vernon--he made no definite agreement with him--encloses the agreement that Washington drew up for \"former person\"--he will accept £40--is married with children, which William Washington sees as an advantage because married men stick to their business better than single men.","Letter and draft of his letter of the same date to Washington but with different closing paragraph. Lewis has purchased no leases because of high prices--he encloses rent roll for past year and has deposited £475.10.2 with his aunt--all above amount of rents to go to his account for 1793 rents sent to Philadelphia--finally got judgment for rents held by sheriff and hopes to pay Washington all arrearages owed--discusses lots in Berkeley--will eject several tenants next year from Frederick and make new leases with industrious farmers--apologizes for not staying at Mount Vernon until Washington arrives, but must see to planting wheat.","Account of land rents collected by Lewis for year 1795 on lands in Berkeley, Frederick, and Fauquier County, Virginia on behalf of George Washington. Shows description of land and remarks on land rented by William Collins, Henry Shover, and ___ McIntosh--amounts to £354.5.0.","Difficulty getting peas and vetches--has applied to Lords of Privy Council to permit officers of customs to admit it to entry to forestall another confiscation of American goods--sends along Chicorium Intybus [Intibus, or succory] and bill of lading--Captain Tuttel promises special care to this shipment.","Dandridge, employed at the time as personal secretary to the President, declares his intention to leave the official household and begin a commercial career in rural Virginia, having found city life in Philadelphia intolerable.","Harriot apologizes for asking for more money to buy hat and articles for Birth night so soon after having received \"liberal presents\"--she has been very ill, enough so to require a physician--Aunt Betty Lewis ill with ague and fever.","Lewis reports that he met with unexpected success in rent collecting for Washington's properties \"over the ridge and in this county\"--few have made required improvements--he suggests the life leases be put into hands of lawyer to decide how to proceed--Mr. Muse says Col. Simm of Alexandria thinks leases badly drawn and ejectments won't be supported by court--reports repossession of lots in Frederick and Berkeley, and rental of some lots--difficulties in collecting from sheriffs--Lewis's late cousin Thornton Washington's estate has cut timber on 35 or 40 acres of Washington's prime reserve in Berkeley because of neglect by Mr. Muse in maintaining the lines (Thornton Washington, son of Samuel Washington, inherited rights to cut timber on Lawrence Washington's land, which bordered George Washington's)--Lewis is unable to rent poor land on Deep Run, and suggests procuring situation for sawmill there, for good pine timber on land--he must see Washington on next trip to Mount Vernon.","Harriot reports that she is now at Matapony, where is seldom chance of sending mail--she sends her sincere thanks for money Washington sent her to buy articles for Birthnight.","Bushrod reports that he has received and will retain bundle of papers dealing with the [Thomas Colvill] estate settlement--he will ask for settlement as soon as possible, and explains some possible outstanding issues to Washington--Mr. Keith has furnished some information--has not yet received appraisement of estate--received hogs from Washington and thanks him for them.","Lewis agrees that Washington is wise to wait until September, as described in the advertisement, to sell his land--Kentucky lands rising in value--he hears there was large emigration last year and some of it to Green River, which should help boost value of Washington's land--discusses military lands and state grant lands--land fever can make prices fluctuate--he was unable to purchase Woodrow's inholding within Washington's property yet--Lewis says that Col. Willis's and Gen. Spotswood's horses still for sale, may be at reduced price.","Concerning \"the claims of the Cohnawaga, or Seven Nations of Canada.\" The Seven Nations were an Indian confederacy of Mohawk, Abenaki, Huron, and Onodaga that supported the French during the French and Indian War, and later the British in the American Revolution.","In cypher, Monroe alerts President to interception by French of Washington's letter re XYZ affair. Message also decoded.","Betty writes to Washington on Harriot's behalf, who wants to inform him that Andrew Parks, a merchant of Fredericksburg, has been courting her and she would like to marry him--Betty says that Parks is \"very much respected by all his acquaintances ... a sober sedate young man and attentive to business\"--she has left town for a healthier place which has the advantage of having a mill as well.","Lewis blames delays in his letters on the fact that there are no post riders in this area--since his mother left Fredericksburg, Washington should direct letters to the attorney James Lewis there--he explains not paying Washington money collected so far from rentals--he had wanted to pay in lump sum, but will not remit it as he collects it--denies using funds for own use--Washington's advertisement posted at Court House--describes the property dispute between McCormick and Ariss, one of whom has encroached on Washington's property--it is too late in season to bring Jack to breed in Fauquier County--next season will do so--Mrs. Haney (or Haynie) [G.W.'s kinswoman, see letter of R. Lewis to G.W., Jan. 17, 1795 and R. Lewis's diary for that year] is dying of consumption.","Lewis desires to know, because others have asked him, whether Washington will exchange western lands for some improved estates in this area which might be rented to advantage--he will pursue the purchase of Woodrow's inholding--Mrs. Lewis [Catherine Daingerfield Lewis] has been ill, and that will prevent his going to Kentucky this year.","Mrs. Lewis's [his wife] illness had prevented him from retrieving Washington's letter before now--gives opinion of Andrew Parks as suitor for Harriot Washington--he is an industrious young man with good prospects, but considers their marriage at this time \"madness in the extreme\"--he advises any marriage be put off until Washington can come to Virginia and look into things himself--Washington's letter to his mother sent to Culpeper.","Lewis writes that he forwarded to Howell Lewis, his brother, the papers from Washington concerning debt he owes--it should never have gone to Washington, and Howell considers it a \"rude attempt\" on the part of others to collect their money--they would have been paid had it been presented correctly to Howell--Mrs. Catherine Daingerfield Lewis still ill--they will go to Culpeper for change of air after court terminates in Fredericksburg.","Lewis writes that he tried to obtain possession of land on Accokeek Run in Stafford County, Va. which Washington said (both in person and in a 29 April 1793 letter) he might have, but finds title belongs jointly to Washington and other heirs of his mother [Mary Washington]--Lewis will give up all efforts to obtain it--Mrs. Haney [Washington's cousin, Elizabeth Haynie] died of rapid consumption [see letter of Jan. 17, 1795]--her daughter Sally Ball Haynie cannot find employment because the people in the neighborhood \"are uncommonly industrious and do every thing with in themselves.\"--Mrs. Lewis has taught Sally reading, writing, and useful needlework, etc.--she would make an extraordinary housekeeper for some genteel family--she is welcome to take her board in his house, but he defers to Washington's judgment--sister [Betty Lewis] Carter is delivered of a son [Charles E. Carter].","Powel writes that she cannot harbor resentment after all that passed yesterday, and is determined to dine with him tomorrow, \"when I will endeavor to meet your Ideas with Fortitude\".","Bushrod writes that he is grateful for Washington's bounty [see Writings, XXXV, 107-108 - Washington's offer of some lots he won in a lottery]--the Colville estate business is finally settled by County Court, but this not binding, so he will seek another settlement--Bushrod will take his wife, Anne (\"Nancy\") Blackburn Washington up to Berkeley Springs for her health--he encloses an order to be published in England.","One share (No. 1355) of augmented stock in the Bank of Alexandria. Endorsed on back, \"The within Share was Transferred to Robert Beverley August 19th 1802. M. Sutton B.K.\".","Received the bills--Harriot [Washington] was married July 15, and has gone to her Brother's in Berkeley [Geo. Steptoe Washington]--expects to go to son Lawrence's in Frederick for her health--\"My Dear Brother it is with Infinite Pleasure I here you intend to retire to your owne Home, there I hope you will Enjoy more statisfaction than you Possibly can do in Public Life ...\".","Lewis encloses bill of $100. from his brother Howell--Howell is sorry his uncle should have been troubled by receiving the note for money due [See letter of May 4, 1796, George Lewis to George Washington].","Lewis notes Washington's acknowledgement of the bank note forwarded to him for Howell--he agrees that his brother should have considered interest on the principal--he will see his brother about this on the latter's return from \"over the ridge\" with his family [see letters of Aug. 1 and May 4, 1796].","Meade conveys to Washington a character reference for Mr. [James] Anderson from a Mr. Fitzhugh--Anderson is a man of industry and clever, but advanced in years.","Anderson writes from the Selden family's Salvington Plantation near Fredericksburg that he has received Washington's letter telling of William Pearce's advance of salary from £100 to 100 Guineas--he himself would accept 100 Guineas with house, garden, etc--Anderson believes Washington's superintendent should have an assistant to take over much of writing business inside--he hears that Washington's superintendent \"has as much to do as any one man can execute\"--describes his knowledge of farming and grazing as \"two branches of the same business\" that he \"was bred to from my youth\" in Scotland--he leaves his character reference to others.","Anderson writes that his failure to answer Washington's earlier queries was not caused by deceit--he then relates his background and experience in farming north of Edinburgh, Scotland, in the English border lands, and in America--he came to U.S. in 1791--has seen Mt. Vernon estate--mentions the distillery he runs on Salvington plantation and that he thinks a properly conducted distillery of much gain to owner--mentions crop rotation and the use of manure as necessary components in improving the land--he is content in present situation with Mr. Cary Selden, but would delight in serving Washington if he can make it profitable for both.","Anderson informs Washington that he sent a letter on 11th to Philadelphia--he will be glad to come to Mt. Vernon to see Washington at earliest opportunity.","Anderson writes that he can procure good overseer with experience in \"the management of Negroes\" if Washington's current overseer is leaving--Anderson will shortly take measurements of John Francis Mercer's \"thrashing machine\", so that he can cut timber in winter for mounting one for Washington--suggests cost could be lowered by using Washington's own carpenters and a millwright.","Rec. No. 258 annotated by G.W. \"School Alex £50.0.0--dated, addressed to Charles Lee Esq. in another hand.","Hannah Washington writes to introduce her son Fairfax to George Washington, as he arrives in Philadelphia to study law under Charles Lee--Hannah asks whether Washington \"would sometimes take the trouble to advise him in regard to his moral conduct, as he is much too young to be in such a city, without a guide \u0026 true friend.\"","Bushrod writes that he is just recovering from attack of pleurisy--the deed enclosed not recorded as prescribed by law--no news of Kanawa lands.","Powel offers to pay Washington $1000 for his carriage horses, which she intends for the use of her nephew, on the condition that they are as she describes them--however, if Mr. Adams wants them and will pay full price, she will yield all claim.","Powel writes that she would certainly like to purchase Washington's coach, but that since she doesn't buy his horses for herself, she has no use for the coach--her nephew prefers to follow fashion and wants a new carriage, though Washington's is a superb piece of workmanship and will outlast modern one--Washington's successor is to be legally announced today, and Powel believes that Adams should buy the coach--she will pay Washington cash for the carriage horses any time.","Powel encloses her check for $1000 to pay for Washington's carriage horses, and indicates she does not wish to have them before he leaves Philadelphia.","Powel teases Washington because he had \"without design put into my possession the love letters of a lady addressed to you under the most solemn sanction\"--these letters from Mrs. Washington were found in the writing desk she got from him--she tried to give them to Tobias Lear who was present when she discovered them, but as he refused, she sealed them up and will return them to Washington by whatever means he directs. Includes a self-deprecating note in which she promises to pay Lear $245 for the writing desk and praises Washington's \"wise and peaceful administration for eight years.\"","Erskine writes Washington that he has used his name in a pamphlet he has written about the French Revolution entitled \"Causes and Consequences of the war in France\". He also expresses his great admiration for Washington.","Invoice for certain materials and labor used in the construction of a boat. At the bottom, Humphries has signed (in full) a receipt for the total sum of £55.16.3 ($148.83).","Lewis has made inquiries on Washington's behalf for a workman [housejoiner] desired by Washington, but can find none available now, neither among blacks (who are generally hired out a year at a time) nor among whites (who would come burdened with families to support)--he suggests that Col. Ball might have some such workman whom he will rent out--Mrs. Lewis's health has been bad for several years and growing worse, else they would have visited Mount Vernon already.","Elizabeth Washington writes that she has been informed that she cannot, as had been her custom, get herrings from George Washington's fishing landing--her hands at the ferry landing have only gotten 300 herring--it is too late to apply elsewhere--she asks the favor of 6 or 7000 herrings from Washington's seine.","Elizabeth Washington writes to protest that she only wanted justice done in getting her turn at the fishing landing--when she applied for fish there were two others before her, the fish did not run while her negroes were at the fishery, and then she heard that others were supplied out of order before her--she did not expect George Washington to \"disfurnish\" his own family of their herrings for her--[see letter of April 24, 1797]--can't come to Mt. Vernon to see Mrs. Washington because roads are impassable between Hayfield and Mount Vernon--and while writing the above she has just had word to send negroes down for fish--she thanks Washington for his intervention and says she is now sending the letter only to explain that she wanted nothing more \"than what was the common rule of fishing landings, to have my turn.\"","Samuel Washington writes to express thanks to George Washington for advice (\"there is no person fonder of receiving advice than what I am\")--he states that the money he wants to borrow from his uncle is mainly to pay debts contracted by his father [Charles Washington], particularly to Dr. Stuart--he will come to Mount Vernon in few weeks--wife is expecting a little one at any time [Samuel T. Washington?].","Dr. Craik's bill from Aug. 25, 1797 - June 14, 1799 for £ 97.11.9, for visits to \u0026 treatment of members of G.W.'s family and servants on all the farms--includes visits to attend Mr. Peter's child \u0026 \"a visit to \u0026 attendce on yourself from 21st to 26th and prescription\" £4.0.0--a dozen oranges--\"Bleeding yourself ...\"","docketed by G.W. \"Receipt Doct. Jas. Craik, Bal. $128.88 27 June 1799,\"","Note for the sum of one thousand dollars, in George Washington's hand, signed by his nephew Samuel Washington.","Elizabeth Washington writes to George Washington to clarify her earlier remarks about William Triplett -- she refers to the suit by Thomas Pearson concerning land sold years earlier to George Washington and others by his brother Simon Pearson, some of which now makes up Hayfield farm on which she lives -- her nephew looks for papers relative to land in Stafford and Prince William.","\"Receipted Dec. 18, 1797 by John \u0026 Thos. Vowell. Bill for Shingles, amounting to £8.4.5.\"","Lewis writes a recommendation for Thomas Alsbury, who formerly served Washington \"in the wars with the savages\" and \"in your family\"--Alsbury now wants to lease land from Washington on the Ohio or Kanawha Rivers.","Regrets that she cannot visit Mt. Vernon at this time. Her grandsons, Augustine and Corbin, are sick. Must remain at Haywood. Promises to visit at first opportunity.","Bushrod Washington answers George Washington's legal queries dealing with Thomas Pearson's suit concerning land sold by his late brother Simon Pearson to Washington and others in 1763 [see letter, G.W. to Bushrod W., Oct. 9, 1797]--Bushrod will take the case should it go to a higher court--Gen. Marshall may know something further about the case, as Bushrod met a man named Pearson at Marshall's office recently.","Bushrod records a legal opinion for Washington concerning a suit initiated by Thomas Pearson, against his late brother's estate (Simon Pearson). The suit involved a parcel of land which Washington purchased from Simon Pearson some thirty-five years earlier.","Bushrod sends his uncle a copy of grant requsted--he can't find the Inquisition, but has directed the clerk to continue his search for the document related to Pearson's suit.","Lewis sends orchard-grass seed, a gift from Mr. Francis Whiting, after a 6 week delay for lack of transportation to Alexandria--Washington's tenant on his tract of land above Bath has removed to Kentucky, and the land is being denuded of its valuable timber by the neighboring \"set of lawless rascals\"--Lewis strongly suggests that the land should be rented out to protect the remaining timber--furthermore, Washington's land on Lost Mountain (then in Prince William County, now Fauquier County) is being stripped of bark by tanners working by moonlight on the pinnacle of the mountain--the perpetrators have been caught.","Bushrod writes that he has investigated Mrs. Forbes and found her fully satisfactory for the job of housekeeper at Mt. Vernon--\"She is honest, industrious, \u0026 well acquainted with nice as well as common cooking\"--she never received letters from Washington, however--Bushrod will investigate at the post office--mentions having written earlier about the Pearson suit.","Bushrod writes that he has located and interviewed Mrs. Forbes, who says that her price is $150 a year--Bushrod thinks this is \"extravagant\" for a housekeeper at Mt. Vernon, but that he is persuaded she would do well--he asks Washington to advise him whether or not this will be satisfactory.","Bushrod writes that he has talked with Mr. Brooke and received good references for Mrs. Forbes--he answers Washington's queries about her from his 3 November letter--there is good cook to be sold in Fredericksburg by Geo. Murray--he had cooked for Brooke who says his only fault is a fondness for liquor--Bushrod will ask Murray not to sell him until he hears from Washington--Mrs. Forbes is being directed to head for Mount Vernon as early as the next stage.","Bushrod writes that, having examined the records in the General Court, he finds that surveys were rarely done in cases like Washington's and that he is therefore quite certain that the law is on side of Washington in the Pearson suit--he also encloses an order for settling Washington's accounts as executor of Thomas Colville.","Bushrod writes that Mrs. Forbes' delay in leaving for Mt. Vernon was due to lack of funds--Mr. Brook owes her money but has been out of town--Bushrod will advance money to send Forbes to Mt. Vernon on the next day's stage--Mr. Brook has been very ill and now in back country for his health--Bushrod refers again to the settlement of the Colville estate--Mr. Keith advertises the decree in the Alexandria Gazette for 8 weeks.","Bushrod writes to Washington with a report of what he has discovered about taxes due on Washington's Kanawha land--lands in Kanawha and Berkeley to be forfeited unless back taxes are paid--he urges fast action to avoid having the land seized and sold.","Bushrod writes that the auditor can find nothing further on taxes due on Washington's western lands along the Kanawha and Ohio rivers--the records are in poor shape and the auditor blames the inattention and inaccuracy of the commissioners in that part of the country--Bushrod gave him Washington's paper containing a list of his lands on the Ohio and Kanhawa to check more in detail--there are no other Washington lands returned for non-payment of taxes, and as Bushrod paid the arrearages Washington's property is clear for now.","Parker, who is \"now engaged in [publishing] \"The Journals of Congress\" from the year 1775 to the present time, ...\" asks Washington to patronize his work. \"My undertaking has met with the encouragement of Mr. Jefferson \u0026 the Committee of Congress\" assigned to this project, \"... yet the honor of your name ... will be the greatest satisfaction I can feel.\"","Bushrod advises his uncle regarding several legal problems relating to taxes on Washington's western lands as well as a land title paper concerning a transaction between Generals Lee and Washington. Bushrod also explorers the circumstances of the \"Langhorne Affair.\"","Speaks of his recent loss (the death of his son Augustine). Agrees with Washington's advice to send his remaining children to public school. Corn crop will be low this year. Discusses his knowledge of Washington family genealogy.","Letter regarding agreement between George Washington and Wm. Washington whereby George Washington may purchase 500 barrels of corn annually from Wm. Washington Discussion of terms of sale.","Bushrod writes that he disapproves Washington's deed to General Lee, but has drawn a better one for him to follow--in order to avoid any possible confusion in the future the new one states that the original deed was not recorded in a timely fashion and that the present one is a replacement--they should check the boundaries to see if they are accurate.","Dandridge writes that Washington's is first letter he's received from America except one of a few lines from G.W.P. Custis last fall--he knows Washington is busy repairing houses, farms, etc. at Mount Vernon--he has himself led a retired life in the Netherlands, going to no public entertainments except now and then to the theater, though he has been to Paris--his health has been poor--mentions Elbridge Gerry, Gen. Marshall, and Gen. Pinckney--he will try to procure a good joiner to send to Washington--many Germans go to Amsterdam to get employment or passage to America, and Dandridge has asked a \"merchant of eminence\" to assist in the search for a joiner among them with a good character reference--Dandridge gives his explanation of 1100 and odd dollars which was charged by him to Washington's account for \"losses, errors \u0026c\" as having occurred not in a single year, but over the whole course of his employment by Washington--the 200 some dollars charged against Washington in April 1796 is a little harder to explain.","Lewis writes that he encloses a draught on Mr. James Russell of Alexandria by Mr. Ariss for last year's rent (against Washington's usual practice) because Ariss had been infirm--if the funds are not immediately collectable, he asks Washington to return the draft so that he can follow up--a tenant on one of the Berkeley lots is unable to pay, so another was procured temporarily to take care of growing crop--he asks Washington's wishes about leasing that property--wheat crops in the area and up to the Blue Ridge are virtually destroyed by Hessian fly, there has also been a 5 week drought.","Dandridge writes that he had no success in finding a joiner to send to Washington, despite several applications and having others search for suitable candidates--the danger of war with U.S. leaves country in unsettled state--the Texel blockaded by British ships, and French privateers are swarming the Maese--preparations of U.S. for defense worry French government--Mr. Gerry leaving Paris soon--expectation is for war between France and America at any time--the Congress at Rastadt is dissolving--war on the Rhine expected--\"we hold ourselves in readiness to march\".","Smith writes that he desires to make a vitrified stained glass portrait of Washington like that of His Excellency the president [John Adams]--describes the long-lasting nature of such portraits.","Solicits for his brother William Champe Carter of Albemarle County a commission as Captain in the provisional army or as aide de camp to a general officer--suggests that it would be good to distribute commissions in that area of the state to counteract the attempts by \"a certain character in his route from Philadelphia to Monticello\" [i.e., Thomas Jefferson] to dampen patriotic ardor of people there--he and Mrs. Carter had wanted to visit last spring, but the loss of a carriage and horse is compelling them to postpone that until next Spring.","Marshall writes that his father directed him to pay Washington's back taxes on his land on Rough Creek [Hardin County, Ky.]--discusses arrangements for reimbursing his father--Mr. Rawleigh Colston of Frederick authorized to draw upon Washington for the money--as Marshall's father is aged and infirm, Marshall himself can assist Washington in such matters in the future.","Bushrod continue to keep his uncle informed about the circumstances of the \"Langhorne Affair,\" and his own involvement as a \"dignified observer.\" He assures the General that the man John Nicholas is of excellent character.","Welch writes to Washington that he has surveyed the tract of Great Kanawha land of 10990 acres--it appears to be short 610 acres, so he is going to check it again--also surveyed Cole River tract--30 settlers on land are doing well--immigration is good, though the migrants themselves are poor--he expects many from Pennsylvania--people in the area all support existing constitution.","Original copy of this letter. Dandridge's poor health induces him to resign job of secretary to Mr. Murray, and since Washington helped him get the position, Dandridge wants to let him know--he seeks more a active life--he seeks a subaltern commission in the army of United States--Murray is writing to the President and Secretary of War on his behalf--Dandridge has still had no success in finding a joiner for Washington--\"all communication from this country is quite at a stand except thro Hamburg and England\".","Bushrod writes his recommendation of Col. Heth as a friend of the government and a sober citizen--he mentions the fictitious John Langhorne [i.e., Peter Carr] letter and Nicholas--Gen. Marshall is anxious to visit Washington and Bushrod may accompany him.","Request that his uncle consider Thomas Turner and Capt. Blackburn for military commissions.","Spotswood reports the results of his efforts in securing an overseer, a certain Mr. Garret, for Washington. \"He would not determine whether to receive your offer or not until he returned home and consulted his wife - \".","Snyder writes that some weeks ago he had sent Washington a letter with Robison's Proof of a Conspiracy--since then, he is more confirmed in opinion that groups called \"Illuminati—German Union—Reading Societies—and in France by that of the Jacobine-Club\" are operating for overthrow of this government--many of these groups are of French sympathies and begin by trying to destroy all religion--prays that God, who set Washington \"as a Deliverer of, and Father of his Country\" may keep him safe until this crisis passes.","Encloses letter from Mr. Thomas Marshall Jr. of Kentucky who wishes payment of small balance due his father Col. Marshall from Washington.","Snyder writes to apologize for having sent second letter on 1 October, but he received Washington's letter of 25 September only an hour after mailing his own--\"I rejoice very much that you are recovered from your late Sickness\"--he fears pernicious effects of \"the illuminati\" or Jacobinism on people of the United States--Snyder informs Washington that he recently wrote articles in gazettes under name of \"Cicero\" giving a compendium of extracts form \"Robison's Proofs of Conspiracy\".","Blagdin writes that although Washington will provide glass, painting and ironmongering he cannot undertake to complete the work on Washington's buildings in Washington, DC for less than $11,000.","Samuel writes that he is distressed that his mother (Mildred Thornton Washington) wrote Washington asking for more money--all debts of his father (Washington's late brother Charles) and his estate lie on him now--he is sure he can pay by selling land, but nobody will buy land in these unsettled times, with war with France possible--he hopes to sell at better prices in the next year--Samuel refuses the $1000 Washington offered his mother because that would make creditors all come to him at once and ruin him, \"Whereas if they come on gradually I can have a better chance.\"","Church presents his son, Philip Church, who enters the army under his uncle's (probably Alexander Hamilton's) auspices-- hurch recommends him to Washington's protection.","Rootes writes that he had visited Mount Vernon, but not seen Washington--this follow-up letter requests a certificate from Washington that his late father, John Rootes, served as a captain in Col. William Byrd's regiment in the French and Indian wars--Rootes wants this in order to secure bounty land for his father's service, that his father never applied for.","\"Autograph letter signed, draft. First part of draft is a letter to General Washington of the same date introducing Church, his grandson. In the part of the draft addresssed to the grandson, Schuyler warns him how to approach the general as Church hopes to gain some military favors.\"","Anthony bills Washington for a gold seal, 12 dollars; and repairing buttons, seal and chain, 2 dollars--total, 14 dollars. Receipted by Joseph Anthony.","Re: Spotswood's opinion of the Alien and Sedition Acts and A forgery of Spotswood's name in a previous letter to Washington. Docketed by Washington. Folio size.","Russell writes to Washington that he was mortified to discover that all conveyances for bringing Washington's ram and straw machine from Middletown, Connecticut to Mount Vernon had failed and now that the river is frozen it will take until spring to deliver them--he looks forward to his friend's report on planting wheat in England which Washington procured for him--with the sheep and chaff Engine, Russell proposes sending a \"Ground Borer\" for digging fence post holes--it can also be of use in military operations where chevaux de fries are wanted.","Garland writes to ask Washington for information on land set aside between Great Kanhawa and Sandy River as part \"payment of some Officers and Soilders who was on an Expedition Against the Indians about or before Braddocks Campain.\"","For £ 1.5.0, or $3.33 for 1 bushel blue grass seed and a keg. Receipted by Samuel Simes for Cath. Roberts.","This receipted bill charges Washington £6. for a cocked Beaver hat, a round white hat, and box. Marked \"Recd. pay of C. Biddle for Isaac Parrish,\" by Joseph Parrish.","He writes that he received a copy of an earlier letter to Maj. Harrison [Nov. 4]--desires to take Young Royal Gift to his stable to stand--another Jack in Culpeper now will cut down profits of the stud service--collection of rents goes badly--plight of tenants pitiable--tenants in Frederick and Berkeley mostly paid up--he will come to Mt. Vernon to bring rents and attend the marriage of his brother Lawrence with Miss [Eleanor Parke] (Nelly) Custis.","Trumbull writes that he knows nothing of arrangements for paying amounts due on sets of prints [\"Death of Warren,\" and \"Death of Montgomery\"] sent to Washington from London--he counsels don't send money to England--his brother John has agents (whom he names) handling affairs of the prints in the States--comments on \"malign influence\" in councils of state in Virginia--takes the opportunity of wishing Washington a happy birthday--extends his best wishes to Nelly Custis on her marriage to Lawrence Lewis.","Concerning Washington's recent order for English Crown glass from Alexandria merchants Macleod \u0026 Lumsdon. The glass was not available, and the merchants offered to order it for Washington.","Trumbull writes that he recently sent 4 pairs of his prints, which Washington had subscribed to, by way of the Nancy Davidson--most of the letter is political beginning with \"I trust, Sir! that you are now destined to act a more important part, in this great Drama, than you have done in the former period of your Life: to save again your Country, and to establish her Security and Greatness upon a Basis broad and firm as is the Continent of which She forms a part.\"--he expresses opinions on political situations of Europe, especially England and France--fears French taking over Spanish and Portuguese colonies in America, thereby creating hazard to Americans--it is to America's interest to see that Spanish colonies are inculcated with true spirit of liberty and rational freedom--writes \"that Europe is rotten to the Heart. and that, in Europe, America has not one friend, on whose support She can rely\"--there is one year left in which to act--\"I hope to have the happiness of seeing the Evening of your Life more useful and more glorious than its Noon, and of saluting you My dear Sir, not merely as the Father of the United States but of the United Empires of America.\".","Samuel writes that the executions against him for £300 or 400 are beyond his power to pay, except by selling all his slaves, and then he would be unable to grow a crop which is all he has for the support of two families--if Washington can lend him the money, then Samuel will be enabled to get clear of debt and repay him in the fall by selling land--once free of the sheriff he intends never to go into debt again--his father [Charles Washington] has been very ill.","Samuel thanks his uncle for the letter telling of money to be loaned him, it was seriously delayed in the postal system -- he describes his difficulties in settling Uncle Samuel Washington's estate, as his own father and his uncle John both kept poor accounts -- Bushrod Washington won't help any, and Samuel mentions it hoping that Washington will speak to Bushrod this summer -- Samuel expects a bad wheat crop for the 4th straight year -- he intends to sell all his land \u0026 buy small amount in Culpeper County at low price -- his father Charles Washington is much improved.","Bushrod encloses a deed from Washington to Gen. Lee, and tells him that Lees deed to Washington is being registered -- Washington should send the enclosed one to the clerk of General Court -- speaks of congressional elections in this district that will be close -- Jacobins \u0026 opponents of Federal government spread scandalous assertions against Gen. Lee, who is only recently \"making great exertions\" in his own behalf -- Mr. Tayloe will resign his army commission, and Mr. Thomas Turner has asked that Bushrod intervene with Washington about securing a commission in the cavalry.","Concerning a transaction of corn, whiskey and herrings. Congratulations on General Lee's and General Marshall's election to the Congress.","Conveying 166 barrels of corn and discussing future corn transactions. Mentions his new (third) wife (Sarah Tayloe).","Anderson sets forth his new scheme for managing Washington's farms, to make more profit from them--he compares profits and loss for his new scheme and the older system, showing large edge of profit to new scheme, using the Union Farm as the example although the principles could apply to River Farm and Dogue Run with slight alterations--Muddy Hole should be planted in peach trees--Anderson advocates fewer workers on each, and a new system of crop rotation.","Lewis sends Washington a draught for Mr. Ariss's rent--Ariss's infirmities make Lewis hesitate to be so rigid in collecting his rent, although he is always backward in paying--Lewis will send rents collected--he saw his brother Lawrence and his lady [Nelly Custis Lewis] at sister Carters--Lawrence has sulpher mud on his eye and drinking spring water improves him--this year's hay crop diminished by a monthlong drought in July--last fall's drought and Hessian fly deprived them of seed wheat--corn and tobacco good.","Trumbull comments on the delays in post offices--\"in too many instances there is not that punctual attention to their duty in our post offices which the Public have a right to expect\"--he agrees with Washington's reply to Col. John Trumbull on a project of taking over South America (see letter of March 24, 1799, John Trumbull to Washington)--offers comments on a candidate for presidency--hints strongly that Washington is the only one to unite the party and win for Federalists--expresses his \"hope and trust\" that Washington's life will \"be elongated beyond the term of three core and ten years\"--offers comments on President John Adams.  On letter from Timothy Pickering to Jonathan Trumbull, 29 July 1799","$1.25 for repairing Mrs. Washington's watch.","\"Smith writes to Washington concerning claims of heirs of Robert Stobo to land on account of his services in French \u0026 Indian War--he asks Washington to help the family to get the land due under the claim--Stobo was with Washington at Fort Necessity and was surrendered to the French as a hostage--Smith transcribes a letter dated 19 March 1799 from Alexander McCaul to William Smith, saying land due Stobo can still be claimed. Encloses letter from Alex. McCaul to Wm. Smith, saying land due Stobo can still be claimed. [See letter dated Mar. 19, 1799].\"","Belgium \u0026 \"this Republic\" seem to be fixed as heritage and satelite of french Republic--describes moves of British, Russian, French, \u0026 Austrian armies--Duke of York's inglorious evacuation of the Dutch Republic--this liberates all French troops for campaign on Rhine--will present G.W. a model of the Dutch water-throwing mill, or windmill, such as he sent rude sketches of last summer--may be applicable for draining Dismal [Swamp]--La fayette at Utrecht, won't go to U.S. this autumn.","Letter from three orphaned children of Thomas Washington of [Nevis] Island in West Indies--17 yrs. ago a gentleman in Newcastle upon Tyne wrote G.W. \u0026 sent old papers belonging to them to determine whether they are any kin to him, but received no reply--father had son by 1st marriage, still living in [Nevis]--their mother and father died \u0026 left them destitute--were brought up as servants--asks some small relief, are all married to poor men [The truth of this letter sworn to by Chas. Charleton, Vicar, \u0026 Wm. Jowsey \u0026 Wm. Tayloe, Churchwardens of Parish of Tynemouth [Northumberland].","Powel sends Chevalier Chastelleux's Essay on Public Happiness for his perusal -- hopes it meets with his approval -- knows author will be flattered that the General has read his work. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Mrs. Powel\". Autograph letter, in 3rd person, integral cover, laminated, watermark (D \u0026 C Blau). Dated only \"Wednesday Noon\".","Four documents are bound together: Survey Notes, Washington's surveying notes on a portion of his Mount Vernon property that he has purchased from Sampson Darrell in 1757, 4-5 November 1762; Grant, to Sampson Darrell, 28 November 1694; Letter, Darrell Smith to George Washington, 9 October 1759; Indenture, from Sampson Darrell, 19 May 1760","This ledger includes a list of slaves at the Mount Vernon Plantations, clothing alloted to them each year, inventory of cattle, Nov. 15, 1785, accounts with the several plantations, accounts with shoemakers, overseers, and bricklayers. With other Accounts (including ones from George Augustine and Lawrence A. Washington, Tobias Lear, John and H. Fairfax, and Anthony Whiting).","This is a record of the work done at the various farms making up George Washington's Mount Vernon, reporting the number of hours worked by which workers, just what was being done on each farm during a particular week. Farms include Dogue Run, Ferry Plantation, Muddy Hole, River Plantation, and Frenchs Plantation (or Frenchs Quarter). Work by tailors, carpenters, shoemakers, coopers, ditchers, and millers are recorded separately. Includes \"Fairfaxs Report on House People\" for several weeks. Begins November 1786 and ends in April 1787. At the end of the volume there is a document titled \"Memorandum of things delivered to the different Plantations from the 12th of Apl. 1786, 1786 April 12-August 31\" that begins at the last page and works its way back toward the center of the volume. This used to be bound, but has since been unbound and is just leaves.","These surveys seem to be concerned with a road from the Ferry to Cameron.","This covers the period of the building of the Green house and the final stucco work and painting of the New Room.","Includes \"Skins put into the Vatts,\" \"Articles received into the Store, Articles delivered out of the Store, Rum account of rum received \u0026 doled out (giving reasons in many cases for the dole).","In the handwriting of Tobias Lear (1762-1816), Washington's private secretary, and James Anderson, Mount Vernon's farm and subsequent distillery manager from 1797 to the time of Washington's death in 1799.  Washington endorsed the ledger twice and approved accounts for fisheries, whiskey, shad, and herring.","King James version, containing the old and new testaments. Includes a page located in the book of Jeremiah, inscribed with family genealogical information. It lists the marriage date of Augustine Washington (ca. 1694-1743) and his second wife, Mary Ball (1708-1789), as well as the birth dates of their six children. George Washington, their eldest child, was born \"about 10 in the Morning\" on February 11, 1731/32, according to the Julian calendar then in use. The leather bound volume is missing the title page and has had extensive conservation work completed.","Small book bound in leather, entitled \"The American Repository of Useful Information containing a Calendar of the present Year ...\", engraved on front is \"Autograph of General Washington\" and \"Given to C. Hughes at Mount Vernon, 1825, Judge B. Washington\". Originally pasted in front were two letters, one dated December 24, 1825, Bushrod Washington to G.C. Washington, and one December 23, 1825, George Corbin Washington to C. Hughes [see letters under proper date]. The letter were removed from the diary during conservation treatment.","Bushrod Washington responds that he is glad to have him (George Corbin Washington) and Mr. Hughes to visit Mt. Vernon. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush Washington\". Directed \"By Harry\" [pasted in back of G.W.'s diary for year 1797]. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","George Corbin Washington wrote to Mr. Hughes to confirm that he told Judge [Bushrod] Washington of their intention of dining with him tomorrow [letter found in George Washington's diary for year 1797]. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Compiled by and entirely in the hand of George Washington, the inventory of his late elder half brother's estate lists, by room, furniture, books, and other household items in the Mansion as well as slaves, horses, livestock and other chattels.","Washington leased the two tracts of land that formed his late brother Lawrence's estate, and 18 slaves, from Lawrence's widow Ann and her new husband George Lee for an annual rent of 15 hogsheads of tobacco or the cash equivalent. Document is signed by GW and both Lees, and witnessed by William Fairfax, John Dalton, and Denis McCarty.","In this document, Washington leased the two tracts of land that formed his late brother Lawrence's estate, and 18 slaves, from Lawrence's widow Ann and her new husband George Lee for an annual rent of 15 hogsheads of tobacco or the cash equivalent. Document is signed by GW and both Lees, and witnessed by William Fairfax, John Dalton, and Denis McCarty.","Autograph letter signed. Washington writes about the service and loyalty of the Virginia Regiment during the French and Indian War.","Quit claim deed written on handmade laid paper in the hand of George Washington. The quit claim is by John Carney to George Washington for 200 acres of land at Cliftons, formerly Piscataway Neck, which later became part of the Mount Vernon River Farm. Signed by John Carney (his mark), Lund Washington, Walter Magowan, Eno Williams (his mark), and Thos. Bishop.","Autograph survey and plat signed \"G. Washington.\" Docketed on verso by John Augustine Washington, \"An Including survey of all the Lands left me in Frederick, by my brother Lawrence Washington, done by George Washington Esqr.\" A survey of four parcels of land in present-day Jefferson County, West Virginia.","Docketed on back \"West v Posey Plat \u0026 Report\", in G.W.'s hand, laminated, watermark (crown over heraldic device \u0026 motto, \u0026 crown over GR), oversize document.  [This was part of the original grant to Spencer which George Washington purchased from Captain Posey to help cancel that gentleman's debt to him and others].  The plat showing survey lines is attached to the report.  A cover is attached, docketed \"Papers Relating To Mount Vernon Trace of Land.\"","Original; docketed on reverse in Washington's handwriting, as follows: \"Plats of Sundry Tracts of Land Belonging \u0026 Adjoining those of George Washington Fairfax County.\".","This indenture is the purchase agreement by which George Washington acquired six acres of land from John Posey.  This tract of land was situated along the Potomac River between the mouths of Little Hunting Creek and Dogue Creek.  The document is partially printed and filled out by George Washington in his own hand on June 10, 1772.  Washington signed his name five times within the text, and Posey signed it at the conclusion.  Witnesses John Parke Custis, Jonathan Palmer, Thomas Bishop and another individual, whose autograph is indecipherable, all signed that this document was sealed and delivered in their presence.  An inscription at the bottom of the document states that on October 19, 1772, court was held for the County of Fairfax and this lease was proved by the oaths of the witnesses to be the deed of John Posey.  The acquisition of this document by the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association closes the circle on this important story and piece of Mount Vernon land which is approximately where the wharf of today is located.  It is the third in a series of documents between John Posey and George Washington.  The first two documents, GEORGE WASHINGTON'S SURVEY FOR JOHN POSEY, OCTOBER 10, 1769 (A-481.1) and LEASE FROM JOHN POSEY TO GEORGE WASHINGTON, APRIL 23, 1770 (RM-1022, MS-5650) already in Mount Vernon's possession, demonstrate Washington's longstanding interest in acquiring this tract of Posey's land.  This third and final document, negotiating the sale of the property to Washington, tells the story of his eventual success in acquiring the land and expanding his Mount Vernon estate.    Captain John Posey was a veteran of the French and Indian War, and George Washington's neighbor.  John Posey's home, Rover's Delight, was just a mile downriver, southwest, of Mount Vernon.  Posey farmed his plantation and operated a public ferry across the Potomac to Maryland.  Posey was a friend of Washington's and often joined him in fox hunts and to play cards.  John Posey suffered financial trouble throughout the 1760's and took loans from George Washington as well as other creditors.  For example, on October 1, 1763, Washington took a £700 mortgage on Posey's property.  Over the years the interest on Posey's debts grew and by October 1769 Posey's debt to Washington had grown to nearly 1,000 pounds Virginia currency.  On October 10, 1769, George Washington surveyed the land later purchased in this agreement (see A-481.1).  At that time this portion of land was under dispute between Posey and John West.  As a result of the demands of Posey's many creditors, the remainder of Posey's Virginia property, which was not under dispute, was auctioned off under court order on October 23, 1769.  With the 1769 sale, Washington was recompensed for his loans to Posey and Washington was able to acquire 200 acres of Posey's land.    However, Washington also desired ownership of the small area of disputed land which contained Posey's ferry and fishery.  Fortunately for Washington, Posey soon found himself back in debt.  On April 23, 1770, George Washington began to lease from Posey the land which had been under dispute between Posey and John West.  Washington was interested in leasing this land because it was located adjacent to Mount Vernon and on the Potomac River very close to his fishing and shipping operations.  With this 1770 lease, Washington assumed the management of Posey's land and ferry.  At some point during the following year, Posey resettled in Queenstown on the Eastern Shore of Maryland.  Washington continued to lease this land until finally acquiring it with this purchase document in 1772.  THE PAPERS OF GEORGE WASHINGTON state that the eventual purchase of this tract of land took place on June 8, 1772, because a deed of release from Posey to Washington now in the Rosenbach Museum and Library in Philadelphia carries this date (Colonial Series Vol. 8 187).  However, this official purchase agreement in the collection of Mount Vernon is dated June 10, 1772, and an inscription notes court was held on October 19, 1772.  By the time Washington made this agreement Posey was so broke that Washington was able to acquire the land, as well as Posey's house, ferry and horse-all for 50 pounds (Rees 154).    Witness Jonathan Palmer was George Washington's master carpenter.  Once Washington began leasing Posey's land, Washington had Palmer and his family move into Posey's home.  Washington records this in his diary on May 16, 1770.  It is because of Palmer's place of residence and connection to Posey and Washington that Palmer was eventually selected as one of the witnesses to this purchase agreement.","Inscription with a date of 1774. Then Hanover Co. (now Louisa Co.) Virginia.","Witnessed by G. Johnston, John Thornton, John Gunnell, Matthew Campbell.","Proved at court 16 Nov. 1772, signed by P. Wagoner.","Receipt for £605 on reverse signed by West and same witnesses.","Docketed \"West to Washington Release Nov. 1772 Nov. 18\" etc.","For 484 acres \"Land lying in Fairfax County on the head of Dogues' creek\", part of the tract West's wife Ann Brown inherited from her father who bought it from Zephaniah \u0026 Valinda Wade from the head of Dogue Run creek to W-n's stone mill house etc. for £605.","When George William and Sally Fairfax moved to England before the Revolutionary War, they asked their neighbor and friend George Washington to help them rent their Belvoir estate and sell the mansion's furnishings. On August 15, 1774, Washington administered an auction of their furniture, utensils, and books and docketed this inventory titled Sales of Furniture at Belvoir. This document includes items listed for sale, their selling prices, and purchaser's totals. Purchasers listed include Washington and his stepson John Parke Custis. George Washington was the high bidder of the event, spending a grand total of £169.12.6, over half the total receipts. Autograph document, one-page folio, docketed by George Washington on the verso.","Letter, 1777 March 12, in Alexander Hamilton's hand, from George Washington, Morristown, N.J., to Lt. Col. David Grier of the 7th Pennsylvania Regiment ordering him to submit a complete return of his regiment and to take new recruits who have not had smallpox to Philadelphia where they would be inoculated against the disease.","Date on original catalog card appears [1783].","Subdivisions of fields of Ferry and French's farm--on reverse is an explanation--in another hand, of the alterations in the arrangement of the field.","Signed by Wm. Barry and Sarah Barry. No witnesses.","Receipts for money signed by Wm. Barry on reverse.","Attested on reverse by P. Wagener, Comm. of Court.","\nDeed for part of original Spencer grant, which had been sold to Zephaniah Wade \u0026 descended to William Barry--\" ... William Barry and Sarah his wife for and in consideration of the Sum of three hundred and fifty pounds ... grant bargain ... unto the said George Washington ... all that moity of the remainder of the said five hundred acres of Land ... which upon the survey then made was found to contain one hundred and eighteen acres ...\""," Printed mss., blanks filled in by G.W., laminated, oversize document, watermarks (armed figure, rampant lion with arrows, matto \"Pro Patria\").","Signed by Geo. and Elizabeth Muse. Witnessed by Peyton Sterns, Jno. Hawkins, John Pendleton, Henry Pendleton \u0026 [J. Sims?].","On reverse, in G.W.'s hand is Receipt for the £20 \u0026 \"a Tract of Two thousand acres of Land lying in the county of Botetourt, on the River Kanhawa, which together is in full for the within mentioned Land.\" Singed by Geo. Muse.","Proved on April 20, 1784, in Richmond by J. Brown, clerk.","George Muse and wife Elizabeth \"... for and in Consideration of the Sum of Twenty pounds Current Money of Virginia, and other valuable considerations ...\" convey to George Washington \"a certain tract of Land containing Three Thousand three hundred and twenty three acres in the County of Botetourt, on the East side of the Great Kanhawa River ...\"","Signed by John Arris, Witnessed by John Gaunt, Edwd. McCormick \u0026 Francis Waller.","George Washington's signature does not appear; probably clipped for autograph.","On reverse, docketed twice, \"John Ariss to George Washington 700 Acres rent £60 and to pay Land Taxes\" in hand of [G.A. Washington ?].","A grant \"for and during the Lives of the said John Ariss and his present wife Elizabeth Ariss Seven hundred Acres of Land, lying in the County of Berkeley on the Waters of Bullskin being Part of Several Tracts had by Deeds from the Proprietor of the Northern Neck ...\" for \"Sixty Pounds...to be paid in specie on the Twenty Fifth day of December in Each and Every Year ...\"--also contains specifications for concerving timber on the land \u0026 planting trees, grass, and building houses.","Document signed by George Washington, George Gilpin, and John Fitzgerald listing about 85 employees of the Potomac Company. The employees include 7 overseers, 2 borers, 2 carpenters, 2 blacksmiths, 1 coaler, and 68 laborers. There are three women on the list - Nurse Margaret Cosgrove, Cook Mary Twinch, and Washer Polly Firth.","Portion of a large folio document containing approximately half of a survey of Ferry Plantation and 2 crop rotation tables for 1787 and 1797, entirely in George Washington's hand.","Engraved Society of the Cincinnati certificate for James William, Esquire of Virginia. As president of the Society, George Washington signs the document at Mount Vernon on March 1, 1787. The document is also signed by secretary Henry Knox. Certicate is mounted to a board and has some staining and a tear.","List of workmen employed at the Great Falls by the Potomack Company digging the C\u0026O Canal. Columnar style. Includes names, occupation, number of days, rations and total amount due in Virginia currency. George Washington as an incorporator of the Potomac Company along with the signatures of John Fitzgerald and George Gilpin appear on the reverse authorizing payment. Additional note from overseer Richardson Stuart regarding the final balance. Autograph document, 1 page.","Survey by George Washington of distances from Cameron to Colchester.","Key to accompany 1788 map of roads in MV area (also in MV collection) a summary of existing roads and recommendations for improving roads."," Document signed, docketed by Washington. Body of text in handwriting of Bartholomew Dandridge. Witnessed by Dandridge and signed by Green.","Renewal of Green's yearly contract as overseer for the slave carpenters at Mount Vernon.","Ledger account of kitchen staples purchased for the Presidential household in Phila. for Mar. 3-16, 1794, entirely in the hand of GW. A leaf from ledger in oversize manuscripts which begins Apr. 1794.","Day by day account in G.W.'s hand, of amt. and price of each item of food bought during the period--for month of June, no day by day account is included, but a total of each thing for 30 days of June.","Printed Broadside.","Signed in print by George Washington.","Some of George Washington's land at Mount Vernon to be sold or rented.","Presidential land grant issued by U. S. President George Washington to Samuel Eddins for his service in the Virginia Regiment. The grant consists of 1000 acres of land located northwest of the Ohio River, between the Little Miami and Sciota Rivers. Embossed paper wafer presidential seal at lower left. Document signed by George Washington and Secretary of State Timothy Pickering, 1 page.","Lists Mount Vernon enslaved people, their relationships, occupations, and place of residence on the estate -- a list of \"the negroes hired from Mrs. French.\" Autograph document, entirely in hand of George Washington, oversize document, laminated, George Washington's complete watermark. | Date on original catalog card appears [1799][July]. | [Probably prepared for information of his executors at the time he was drawing his will in July, 1799]. |","Washington writes that the recent death of John Airess, who had leased one of the Shenandoah farms, may give Lewis an opportunity to take over the lease. This in turn would give Washington a chance to transfer some slaves from Mount Vernon. He mentions that \"Mrs. Lewis has a girl born.\" See also GW to R. Lewis, 8/18/99.","Pair of plans for crop rotation and the plowings it required in the hand of George Washington. One plan is neatly headed \"Rotation by AW with the Plowings necessary to carry it into effect.\" The initials may refer to John Augustine Washington (1736-1787), for whom this plan may have been devised. The second plan is similarly headed \"Rotation by CW...,\" and was perhaps intended for Corbin Washington's use. Both plans are based on 75 acre plots of farmland. The number of days to plow or harrow the plot is carefully tabulated at the right of the list. In the lower part of each plan, Washington lists, month-by-month the sequence of plowings and harrowings, to calculate the labor needed.","Partial document of a plat of Mount Vernon, 'Old Plat of the Grounds in the NE part of the Pasture of Mount Vernon from the Summit of the Hills on which the Log'd Cabbins are.' Page one is the survey, page two includes surveying notes in Washington's hand.","Map with notes and 'A table of explanation this platt.' See 1748, March 29, Depositions in the Suit of Thomas Marshall against Samson Darrell [W-243/A-D]","Signed by Law Washington and witnessed by Mary Washington, Sam[uel] Washington, Charles Washington, John Washington, Martha Posey, \u0026 W[illiam] Fairfax.","Proved July 7, 1752 in Spotsylvania County.","\nConveying 3 lots in Fredericksburg.","His friends in Wmsburg, including Speaker, desire to see him \u0026 have him accept command of troops to be raised--if he will proceed on expedition \"twoud give a general satisfaction to our Country.\"--Assembly has voted £40,000 \u0026 1200 men immed. raised --\"I believe, were you present, that the greatest regard wou'd be shewn any proposals you shou'd think proper with regard to the expedition.\" Congratulations on his safe \"arrival among us\" [after Braddock's expedition] --condolences on his late illness.","Letter to be delivered by Mr. Harrison who accepts invitation to camp--lists letters received from G.W.; never received others--some \"villon\" is intercepting letters--mentions construction \u0026 appearance of \"wash house\" which G.W. does not intend as a wash house--Jenifer Adams has sold timber off land--bad rains washed out nearly completed tumbling dam--coopers \u0026 miller again at work on it--sowing wheat delayed by rains--Bennett Jenkins from western lands arrived--claims Simpson \u0026 Crawford didn't pay him--paid in Pa. currency--Simpson \u0026 son coming to Mt.V.--bought 6M 20d nails and 4000 ft. of inch plank--\"by the time the House is finishd that is now just Raised, we shall not have one foot of inch \u0026 1/4 plank left beside what is put away for the addition of the great House\"--bricklayers doing garden wall \u0026 chimney of wash house--stucco man still working on dining room--\"the ceily. is not clumsey, I think it light \u0026 handsome it is altogether worck'd by Hand which makes it tedius - as to puty. down the plaster in the new Room, it will not make two days odds in his doing the Room, for he can plaister in one day more than our two men can in a week.--if the sides is done in plain stoco it will not take him long, as to the seilg. I can form no judgment how long it will take him ...\"--Mrs. W. wants it finished so she can get into it this winter--she will talk to Col. [Fielding] Lewis about it--Webster making bricks--John [Broad] \u0026 the taylor \u0026 negroes sick--Mrs. W. not afraid of [Lord] Dunmore--valuables packed in trunks to be moved quickly if necessary--his papers will be sent away anyway--Sears still sick.","Sent word to Mrs. W. at New Kent informing her to come to camp--expect her here immediately--discussion by Md. and Alex. residents of plan to blocade river--Indian Head best place--\"Captn Boucher [said] he woud undertake with 3 ships [sunk] to stop the Channel so that no ship of Force coud get up the River ...\"--Mrs. W. packed his papers in a trunk to be sent to Capt. McCarty's for safe keeping--she gave him key to G.W.'s study but he won't touch anything there except in emergency--what to do with Col. Mercer's papers?--John West, Mr. Harper, Mr. Wilson ask for money owed them--Bishop needs money--Dr. Crail's negro came with news from over the mountains--Val Crawford comes, feels it useless to keep building on G.W.'s land there because of danger of British burning everything--should he grind wheat?--Jenifer Adams offers to rent Md. land--Col. Mason very ill since convention--Lund thinks Mt. V. very easily defended by 50 men--will consider making salt peter--Custis and wife with Mrs. W. in New Kent--Knowles is well, Webster sick, John Barry dead.","A plat and survey by Hezekiah Veatch, assistant Surveyor of Montgomery County, by request of Francis Deakins \u0026 Benjamin Jones, of Woodstock Manor, divided it into 2 equal tracts, correcting lines in a survey made in 1782 -- Signed statement by Deakins \u0026 Jones \"By request of the President of the United States and Colo. Mercer we have divided Woodstock into two Lots of Equal Value as per the above plat \u0026 certificate\". This land was conveyed to George Washington on 1 April 1793 by John Francis Mercer, his wife Sophia Sprigg Mercer, and by James Steuart and his wife Rebecca Sprigg Steuart in payment for a debt owed him by the estate of Mercers father, John Mercer.","Description of rental terms for River, Union and Dogue-run farms--all will rent for the same amount-terms for Muddy hole will be slightly less-leases will run for 14 years-rent will be paid in the form of wheat (or cash equivalent)-.","Also, included in document is GW's ideal rotation plan for a farm with six fields-gives annual production of crops and the possibilities for financial reward on the part of the tenant farmer.","This printed document is a patent for a method of controlling tides, signed by George Washington as President, Thomas Jefferson as Secretary of State, and Edmund Randolph as Attorney General.","Detailed hand-colored map of New England, compiled by Braddock Mead (alias John Green) and published by Thomas Jefferys in 1755. Green was an Irish translator, geographer, and editor, as well as one of the most talented British map-makers at mid-century. This map is a George Washington original edition and was part of Washington's personal library."],"separatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eDiscusses receiving a chair commissioned by the Powels for the Washingtons, which Washington believes are \"handsome and neat.\" Also discusses the state of his crops.\u003c/p\u003e"],"separatedmaterial_heading_ssm":["Separated Materials"],"separatedmaterial_tesim":["Discusses receiving a chair commissioned by the Powels for the Washingtons, which Washington believes are \"handsome and neat.\" Also discusses the state of his crops."],"names_ssim":["Special Collections at The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon","United States. Continental Army. 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B. (John Beale), 1727-1804","Peter, Thomas, 1769-1834","Washington, Augustine, 1718?-1762","Corbin, Lettice, approximately 1715-1768","Montgomery, John","Boatswain (Ditcher)","Wooster, David, 1711-1777","Gibbs, Caleb, 1755-1818","Lewis, John, 1747-1825","Lewis, Betty Washington, 1733-1797","Lewis, Fielding, 1725-1781 or 1782","Randolph, Edmund, 1753-1813","Washington, Thornton, approximately 1760-1787","Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826","Bushnell, David, 1740-","Craik, James, 1730-1814","Triplett, William","Washington, George Steptoe, 1771-1809","Giles, approximately 1750- (Postilion)","Moustier, Eléonore-François-Elie, marquis de, 1751-1817","Gray, Davy, 1743?-","Washington, Harriot","Charlotte, active 1782- (Seamstress)","Clendenin, George, 1746-1797","Green, Thomas (Carpenter)","Nicolas, Lewis","Monroe, James, 1758-1831","Snyder, G. W.","Lewis, Eleanor Parke Custis, 1779-1852","Washington, Mary Ball, 1708-1789","Washington, Bushrod, 1785-1830","Washington, George Corbin, 1789-1854","Fairfax, Sally Cary, 1730-1811","Grier, David","Lewis, Warner, 1720-1779","Dickerson, Jonathan","Jefferys, Thomas, -1771","Green, John, -1757"],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections at The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon","United States. Continental Army. Rhode Island Regiment (1st)","Potomac Company","Pope and Cadle","Mason, Fenwick and Company","Macleod \u0026 Lumsdon","Society of the Cincinnati"],"famname_ssim":["Custis Family","Fairfax family"],"persname_ssim":["Washington, George, 1732-1799","Washington, Lawrence, 1718-1752","Dinwiddie, Robert, 1693-1770","Fairfax, George William, 1724-1787","Alton, Jonathan","Bassett, Burwell, 1764-1841","Custis, Daniel Parke, 1711-1757","Churchill, Henry, 1732-1760","Carey, Robert","Waller, Benjamin, 1716-1786","Lee, George, 1714-1761","Bassett, Burwell, -1793","Boucher, Jonathan, 1738-1804","Mason, George, 1725-1792","Custis, John Parke, 1754-1781","Posey, John","Posey, Hercules, 1748-1812","Carlin, William, 1732-1820","Peyton, Craven","Custis, Martha Parke, 1755-1773","Fairfax, Bryan Fairfax, Baron, 1736-1802","Savage, William","Mason, Thomas","Herbert, William","Washington, Martha, 1731-1802","Washington, Lund, 1737-1796","Ewing, James, 1736-1806","Ridley, Catherine Livingston, 1751-1813","Clinton, George, 1739-1812","Greene, Nathanael, Major General, 1742-1786","Navarro García de Valladares, Diego José, 1708-1784","Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814","Alden, Judah, 1750-1845","Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804","Greene, Christopher, 1737-1781","Rochambeau, Jean-Baptiste-Donatien de Vimeur, comte de, 1725-1807","Tallmadge, Benjamin, 1754-1835","Pickering, Timothy, 1745-1829","Powel, Elizabeth Willing, 1743-1830","Chastellux, François Jean, marquis de, 1734-1788","Harrison, Benjamin, approximately 1726-1791","Trumbull, Jonathan, 1740-1809","French, Penelope Manley, approximately 1739-","Mifflin, Thomas, 1744-1800","Gordon, William, 1728-1807","Washington, George Augustine, approximately 1759-1793","Henry, Patrick, 1736-1799","Weissenfels, Frederick","Lewis, Robert, 1769-1829","Davenport, Joseph, 1760-1804","Powel, Samuel, 1738-1793","Trumbull, John, 1756-1843","Muse, Battaile","Gilpin, George, 1740-1813","Humphreys, David, 1752-1818","Sprigg, Robert","Peacey, William","Peale, Charles Willson, 1741-1827","Charles (Ditcher)","Washington, John Augustine, 1736-1787","Weedon, George, 1734-1793","Washington, Bushrod, 1762-1829","Stuart, David, 1753-1814","Fitzgerald, John, -1799","Corre, Joseph","Lafayette, Marie Adrienne de Noailles, marquise de, 1759-1807","Lear, Tobias, 1762-1816","Ball, Burgess, 1749-1800","Hunter, William, -1761","Davis, Tom, active 1792- (Bricklayer)","Lee, William, approximately 1752-","Whitting, Anthony, -1793","Martin, Josiah, 1737-1786","Washington, Hannah Fairfax, 1742-1804","Staphorst, Nicholaas van, 1742-1801","Parker, Thomas, 1761-1820","Hooe, Robert Townsend, 1743-1809","Washington, William Augustine, 1757-1810","Young, Arthur, 1741-1820","Lear, Frances \"Fanny\" Bassett Washington, 1767-1796","Crow, Hyland (Overseer)","Mercer, John Francis, 1759-1821","Lewis, Howell, 1771-1822","Pearce, William (Farm manager)","Willis, Francis, 1745-1829","Lee, Frank, -1821","Lee, Lucy (Cook)","Will, 1739?- (Muddy Hole Farm)","Muclus, William","Isaac, active 1773-1799 (Carpenter)","Smith, Joe, approximately 1778- (Carpenter)","Doll, 1747?- (Union Farm)","Sam, 1759?- (Cook)","Davis, Betty, active 1792- (Spinner)","Ruth, 1729?- (River Farm)","Hannah, 1739?- (Dogue Run Farm)","Kate, active 1779-1799 (Muddy Hole Farm)","McKoy, Henry (Overseer)","Boatswain, -1794?","Donaldson, James (Carpenter)","Austin, 1757?-1794","Jasper, Dick, active 1786-","Pearson, Eliphalet","Fanny, 1769?- (River Farm)","Paul, 1763?- (Union Farm)","Cyrus, 1775?- (Carpenter)","Ben, 1777?- (Carter)","Richardson, Joe (Postilion)","Butler, James (Overseer)","Ben, 1729?- (River Farm)","Stewart, David","Law, Thomas, 1756-1834","Caesar, 1749?- (Union Farm)","Carrington, Edward, 1749-1810","Carroll, Charles, 1737-1832","Branham, Caroline, 1764?-1843","Anderson, James, 1745-1807","Sinah, 1772?- (Mansion House Farm)","Richmond, approximately 1778-","Greenwood, John, 1760-1819","Custis, George Washington Parke, 1781-1857","Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839","Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834","Stoy, William, 1726-1801","Sheels, Christopher, 1776-","White, Alexander, 1738-1804","Adams, John, 1735-1826","Bordley, J. B. (John Beale), 1727-1804","Peter, Thomas, 1769-1834","Washington, Augustine, 1718?-1762","Corbin, Lettice, approximately 1715-1768","Montgomery, John","Boatswain (Ditcher)","Wooster, David, 1711-1777","Gibbs, Caleb, 1755-1818","Lewis, John, 1747-1825","Lewis, Betty Washington, 1733-1797","Lewis, Fielding, 1725-1781 or 1782","Randolph, Edmund, 1753-1813","Washington, Thornton, approximately 1760-1787","Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826","Bushnell, David, 1740-","Craik, James, 1730-1814","Triplett, William","Washington, George Steptoe, 1771-1809","Giles, approximately 1750- (Postilion)","Moustier, Eléonore-François-Elie, marquis de, 1751-1817","Gray, Davy, 1743?-","Washington, Harriot","Charlotte, active 1782- (Seamstress)","Clendenin, George, 1746-1797","Green, Thomas (Carpenter)","Nicolas, Lewis","Monroe, James, 1758-1831","Snyder, G. W.","Lewis, Eleanor Parke Custis, 1779-1852","Washington, Mary Ball, 1708-1789","Washington, Bushrod, 1785-1830","Washington, George Corbin, 1789-1854","Fairfax, Sally Cary, 1730-1811","Grier, David","Lewis, Warner, 1720-1779","Dickerson, Jonathan","Jefferys, Thomas, -1771","Green, John, -1757"],"language_ssim":["English \n.    "],"descrules_ssm":["Describing Archives: A Content Standard"],"total_component_count_is":1015,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-05-21T05:50:40.181Z","scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThis collection contains letters to and from George Washington that have been aquired by the MVLA since 1858.  For more information, see content note for individal items.   The collection grows organically as new items are acquired.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eClerical copy of a deed for 1000 acres of land along the south bank of the Potomac River, Westmoreland County (the area became Fairfax County in 1742), Virginia, granted to Giles Brent, Junior. George Washington purchased the tract of land in 1760 and at that time may have acquired and annotated this copy of the 1654 deed. On the verso of the document George Washington's inscription reads, \"1 copy, Richard Bennett, esq., grant to Giles Brent for 1000 acs. of Ld. 6th September 1654.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington drafted this survey for James Hamilton in 1749.  Signed \"Washington, SCC\" (for Surveyor of Culpeper County), this survey details 350 acres on the border of Augusta County, Virginia, along the Cacapehon (Cacapon) or Lost River.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned \"Washington, SCC\" (for Surveyor of Culpeper County), this survey details 400 acres of Augusta County, Virginia, along the Cacapehon (Cacapon) or Lost River.  The left section of the document's text has been lost, but a masterfully drafted plat and a scale of poles are intact on the right side of the page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHenry Trenn binds himself to pay £50 unless he \"make or cause to be made unto the above sd. Lawrence Washington ... a Lease for the Term of nine hundred ninety \u0026amp; nine Years of all the Land which is at this present overflowed by the sd. Washington Mill Dam included within the sd. Trenn Bounds on Dogue Runn ...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned \"Washington, SCC\" (for Surveyor of Culpeper County), this survey details 400 acres of Frederick County along the North River.  These lands originally belonged to George Nixon who assigned them to David Wood, on behalf of Daniel Wood.  The latter assigned the lands to Dr. James Craik, George Washington's friend and physician, and Philip Bush in 1771.  Washington recorded the survey in his field book on April 14, 1750, but may have incorrectly dated the finished document which reads June 14, 1750.  It is one of 49 he completed within a month beginning on March 30, 1750.  \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eChainman John Lonem is also named on the survey.  Washington frequently worked with Lonem, who was known as a reliable and speedy worker.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLand survey for 730 acres in Frederick County, VA, by George Washington for John Grub. Autograph document signed, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlat of 360 acres, with prose description of measurements on adjacent leaf.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlat map--Long Marsh Run 633 acres.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLand survey with 2 plat maps by George Washington for Gersham Keyes, detailing two tracts of land on Evitts Run in Frederick County, VA. One tract contained 109 acres and one 100 acres, which was part of a land parcel granted to Lawrence Washington, George Washington's half-brother. Three additional names listed of those who assisted with the survey - Robert Worthington, Michael Sweim (chainmen -'C.C.') and William Davis (marker - 'Mr.'). The first two lines at the upper left, not in Washington's writing, describe conveyance 'by deeds from Mr. Lawrence Washington to Keyes' with an added date of August 14, 1751. Autograph document signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePartial land survey, missing plat, by George Washington for Benjamin Rutherford, concerning 292 acres between the head of the South Fork of Bullskin Run and Opequon Creek in Frederick County, VA (now Jefferson County, West Virginia). Two additional people are listed in the document: James McCarmick and John Ramsey (C.C.- chainmen). Benjamin Rutherford assisted with the survey as the marker 'Mr.' Docket indicates that this land was later granted to George Hyatt. Autograph document signed, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePartial land survey, plat map only, by George Washington for William Mullin concerning 247 acres on Mill Branch, a branch of the Cacapon River in Frederick County, VA (now Jefferson County, West Virginia). Docket indicates that this land was later granted to Thomas Hollowell. Autograph document, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA survey of 269 acres made for the tract's future owner, William Nayler. The land on the Cacapon River which is now the NW border of West Virginia and Virginia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington wrote this letter to Lieutenant-Governor Dinwiddie as he prepared for his first military appointment, an expedition with 160 soldiers to the forks of the Allegheny, Ohio and Monongahela Rivers. He requested supplies, uniforms, clarification of pay for troops, and offered his personal observations of Native Americans.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis document divides Lawrence Lewis' slaves between Col. George Lee and the brothers of Lawrence Washington. It is signed by GW, George Lee, Ann Lee, and Aug. Washington. Witnessed by William Fairfax, George William Fairfax, Robert Merrie, John Dalton, Thomas Plummer, John Tuberville, John Carlyle, Sarah Carlyle, and Bryan Fairfax.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington wrote to Smith and provided a list of subscribers, including himself, to the American Magazine and Monthly Chronicle for the British Colonies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocuments detail trial charges of Joseph Stevens. Signed by Zachary Lewis A court document giving outcome of the trial is also included, Feb. 1758. Trial held in Caroline County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington wrote this letter to George William Fairfax to inform him of Major Grant's unfortunate expedition to Fort Duquesne. Washington describes the circumstances of the attack, the significant number of men and officers killed, and concludes: \"It is with infinite pleasure I tell you that the Virginians, Officers and Men, distinguished themselves in the most eminent manner - that the General has Complimented me publickly on their good behaviour, and that every Mouth resounds their Praises. The Highlanders and them are become one People, shaking each other by the hand wherever they meet tho. perfect stranger's.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpects to be up [to Mount Vernon] tomorrow -- Miles sent to get key from Col. Fairfax -- Alton to get house in order, make fires in lower rooms and air them -- two bedsteads put up, one in hall room, one in little dining room -- get out chairs and tables and clean and rub them and stair case -- find eggs and chickens and \"prepare in the best manner you can for our coming.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, \"Given to Mr. [ ] Clemson - January 24th 1832 at Mount Vernon by Mrs. Jane Washington supposed to have been written soon after his marriage and Braddocks defeat.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCourt decrees that Sale of William Clifton's lands to Thomas Colville and George Johnston to be put aside, and lands are to be sold at public auction to pay off his just debts to Charles Carroll and other defendants. Washington G.W. bought this land at auction, and it became his River farm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Washington writes to his brother-in-law Burwell Bassett. The letter was carried to Fredericksburg from Mount Vernon by Miles Richardson, who had been one of Washington's batmen in the Virginia Regiment during Forbes' Campaign of 1758. Richardson was hired by Washington, most likely as a valet, from January 1, 1759 – May 10, 1759.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWritten within the first year of Washingotn's marriage to Martha Dandridge Custis, the letter mentions visiting John Mercer to sort through papers related to the estate of Martha's late husband Daniel Parke Custis. Washington writes that he will bring Martha with him on the visit in case she is needed to answer any lingering questions about the Custis estate.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWashington also asks Bassett to procure a horse brand for George William Fairfax from James Danworth and to purchase canary seed for Martha's birds. This is the earliest known reference to pets at Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending an envoy to pick up a Chestnut mare which Colonel Bassett has purchased. Urges him to visit at Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of sundry goods ordered by George Washington consisting of a variety of items inlcuding furniture, textiles, clothing, food, and tools. Many of these purchases are related to Martha Washington and her two children, John Parke Custis and Martha (Patsy) Custis, due to the Washingtons' recent marriage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"I endeavourd to find out the true bounds of my Mount Vernon Tract of Land - but not knowing where it divided from Spencer's part of the River, nor being able to find harrison cornr Ash mentiond in his Deed to stand on the River side at the Mouth the Blind Pocoson - I began at two Ash trees and Elm ...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWeekly reports of work done by carpenters, with prices charged on most \u0026amp; for whom work was done--also account of breeding mares (?) and acct. of staves, tools, nails, leather, etc. loaned or given out--acct. of days of work done by John Askew, list of things needing to be repaired by carpenters--quantity of cider, brandy \u0026amp; peach mobey in each still--\"An Account taken of the Days which John Askew missed working for Collo. Washington in the Six Months pr. agreement which says is to be made up by the said Askew ...\"--Brandy delivered to Thomas Nichols.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe letter deals with Washington's negotiations for the River Farm, then called Clifton's Neck. Clifton has sold land to Mr. [Thomson] Mason for a greater price after promising to sell it to him first--was told that Clifton had no clear title to land--nothing in writing, but terms agreed on--George Washington thinks only equitable way is to put up land for public auction, so all disputants will have equal chance to purchase it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLand document written and signed by George Washington regarding his ownership of Mount Vernon. This document was the final rent payment before George Washington full inherited the property.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports the sale on behalf of the Commissioners, G. Fairfax, G. Washington \u0026amp; Chas. Green of the Clifton tract to George Washington at auction for L1210.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotice of the sale of the Clifton Land [River Farm] to [George] Washington\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStatement of cash and bills paid and in hand as a result of Court order in Chancerty pursuant to suit of Clifton vs. Carroll and others.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington writes to Robert Cary and Company, British creditors, about the severe drought and therefore the inability to grow tobacco and grain this season. George Washington also shows frustration with the time it takes to receive supplies from Great Britain and to ship his crops to them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMountain road lottery ticket\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoutain Road ticket\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e12 month ticket signed by George Washington as an official of the lottery. Tickets were sold to raise money to open roads from Virginia West to help in the settlement of the West.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEngraved ticket, signed by George Washington as an official of the lottery. Purpose of the lottery was to raise money for Virginia to build roads to the western part of Virginia, thus opening up tracts of land further west for development.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEngraved ticket, signed by George Washington as an official of the lottery. Purpose of the lottery was to raise money for Virginia to build roads to the western part of Virginia, thus opening up tracts of land further west for development.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEngraved ticket, signed by George Washington as an official of the lottery. Purpose of the lottery was to raise money for Virginia to build roads to the western part of Virginia, thus opening up tracts of land further west for development.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEngraved ticket, signed by George Washington as an official of the lottery. Purpose of the lottery was to raise money for Virginia to build roads to the western part of Virginia, thus opening up tracts of land further west for development.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHandwritten receipt for the purchase of a horse \"for the use of Master Custis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Invoice of goods to be sent to Geo. Washington Potomack River, Virginia\"--items ranging from nails and curry combs, and almonds and raisons to lace, ribbon, silk, and a coat made up for a \"middle sized woman.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends [Latin] books to Master [John Parke] Custis, who forgot them--[Jacky's] illness (worms)] call Dr. Mercer if symptons return--how is the boy taking his unaccustomed absence from home:--does he need anything?--his bed and bedding--didn't mean for [Boucher] to give [Jacky] special indulgence or partiality, but feels he should have as little disapation and indulgence as is necessary to good health and spirits--he meant merely that if [Jacky] were kept under [Boucher's] eye he would benefit from [Boucher's] good examples--however, he realizes every parent's anxiety for child makes same request--so withdraws his request--[Boucher's] letter to Revd. Mr. Addison forwarded by Dr. Ramney\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"To the Revd. Mr. Baucher in St. Mary's parish Caroline City\".GW, doting stepfather, sends absentee excuse for Jackie Custis's late return to school after the holidays.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington's land agreement with George Mason, dated April 21, 1769.  George Mason lived at Gunston Hall, which is located just below Mount Vernon on the Potomac River in Fairfax County.  Surveys inherited in Washington's day were often inaccurate and this land agreement settled a long-standing dispute concerning the boundary line that divided Mount Vernon from Mason's property.  This folio incorporates both a legal contract and the elements of a survey that Washington himself undertook in 1769 to settle the inaccurate western boundary of the lands between Dogue Creek and Little Hunting Creek. The one page document is written in a clerical hand and is endorsed with George Washington's signature.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA caring and involved father, George Washington wrote this letter to his stepson's tutor, the Reverend Jonathan Boucher. In it he instructs his ward's tutor to enroll John Parke Custis with a particular dancing master. Written from Mount Vernon on April 24, 1769, Washington states, \"In respect to the Dancing Gentry, I am glad to find you have such choice of them, …Newman...I have heard him well spoken of as a teacher in that Science… you will be so good therefore Sir to enter Mastr Custis with Mr. Newman for a year or otherwise, as he may form his School.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFinancial ledger account written by George Washington and documenting transactions between Washington and John Posey, from October 1765 to June 1769. Includes a 1767 bond between Posey and George Mason with George Washington as security. As a result of the forfeiture of this bond, Washington acquired enslaved people as well as 'sundry stock, goods [and] chattels' from Posey. Hercules Posey was one of the enslaved people acquired through this transaction. Washington signs at the conclusion 'E. Excepted pr Go: Washington, Copy of an Acct given to Mr. Grayson, Sept'r 19th 1769'. Autograph document signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlat \u0026amp; Memorandum of a survey made by George Washington for Capt. John Posey\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoneys expended and received on behalf of George Washington by [probably a manager or overseer].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgreement for lease of 7 acres of land by John Posey to George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from George Washington to Carter Braxton, Esq, and the trustees of Colonel Bernard Moore. Washington agrees to be answerable for the sum of £100 in order for Colonel Moore to purchase enslaved people, 'for the immediate support of his family'. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for 1 pound, 1 shilling paid by Edward McGuire for James Commack to defray the cost for a land survey for 200,000 acres allotted to the Virginia Regiment by Dinwiddie's Proclamation of 1754. Receipt text in another hand, signed by George Washington. Autograph document signed, small sheet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Carlin was a tailor in Alexandria. His account book is among our treasures and includes entries for clothes made for the Washington's, members of the Mount Vernon household, and other Virginia customers such as the Fairfax's, George Mason, and David Ramsey. Entries for George Washington span from 1765 to 1771 and this receipt corresponds directly to entries in the account book.  The services on the receipt include 'making a suit for Frank' and 'altering a pr. Lether (sp) Bretches to Giles.'\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount : George William Fairfax with Craven Peyton\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"It is an easier matter to conceive than to describe, the distress of this family; especially that of the unhappy parent of our dear Patsy Custis, when I inform you that yesterday removed the sweet Innocent girl into a more happy and peaceful abode than any she has met with in the affected path she hitherto has trod.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of cash sent Mr. Francis Willis, draft on Osgood Hanbury \u0026amp; Co., to Mr. Ramsey for postage, to Truro Parish for Fairfax's pew.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington carefully drafted this elegant west elevation of his Mount Vernon mansion.  It provides insight into Washington's plans for the second major expansion of his home.  The elevation has wide doors and nearly symmetrical windows, while the final construction favored transom lights and the powerful exterior asymmetry of windows, preserving the symmetry of the interior rooms.  The undated manuscript was probably drafted prior to construction, which began in 1774.  This is the only extant exterior drawing of the mansion made by George Washington.  On the verso, also in Washington's hand, is a floor plan for the mansion's cellar.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePromissory note for George William Fairfax's pew at Truro Parish. The document is signed by George Washington who served as an agent for Fairfax.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSummary of pleas with case starting on May 18, 1772; other action taken on Feb. 22, 1774, and Mar. 23, 1774 -- final judgement given May 17, 1774-Savage ordered to pay £606.17.6. Document, laminated, watermarks (crown over GR, and crown over heraldic device), docketed \"Washington vs. Savage - Record\". | [As trustees for Mrs. William Savage (formerly Mrs. Charles Green) Washington and Fairfax were attempting to collect the money which her husband had promised in regular payments. Mason stood as security for the bond]. |\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington endorsed this account of his financial transactions with the prominent Alexandria merchant William Herbert. A frequent visitor to Mount Vernon, Herbert was an Irish immigrant who married Sarah Carlyle and later became the President of the Bank of Alexandria. Herbert signed this two page account and Washington endorsed it on the verso. The transactions recorded here date from March through July of 1775.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for making coat and waistcoat, breeches, altering a coat and breeches, making another coat on a later date, and making a suit of regimentals.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFears for the cause and for his character if he fails--Congress in Committee have consented to a Continental Currency \u0026amp; have ordered 2 million dollars to be struck off for payment of troops \u0026amp; other expences of defence--15,000 men voted as a Continental army, \u0026amp; he hopes more will be voted--other high officers not named yet--asks him and Mrs. Bassett to visit Mt. Vernon and take Mrs. Washington down to [Eltham] with them--uneasy at leaving her alone at Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes a short letter before leaving for camp at Boston: \"I go fully trusting in that Providence which has been more bountiful than I deserve, and in full confidence of a happy Meeting with you sometime in the Fall ... I have not time to add more, as I am surrounded with company to take leave of me. I retain an unalterable affection for you, which neither time or distance can change. My best love to Jack and Nelly, and regards for the rest of the Family ...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis is a directive to his managers on subjects of responsibility during his absence\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpense report titled 'April 4 1776 An Account of Expences of His Excellency General Washington v. Guard, Waggons, horses, [and] waggoners, [etc etc] from Cambridge to New York - with several bills'. This report lists 24 expenses incurred by General George Washington and his Lifeguards on the journey from Cambridge, Massachusetts, to New York between April 4-13, 1776. Includes towns such as Providence, RI, and Norwich, CT, along with the amounts spent at each location and vendor names, taverns, etc. The total expense listed is £86.14.5. Autograph document, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInstructions on keeping the enemy from crossing the river [Delaware]--plan for a retreat towards Philadelphia if necessary--send a spy across the river--make a show of having fresh troops to gain time--get someone into Trenton for news of boats being built.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePartially printed assessments of George Washington's accounts primarily during the Revolutionary War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Cook of the problems of the army in enlisting new recruits and obtaining arms. Intent of Hessians to leave R.I. winter quarter and Continentals' need to raise more men to protect States. Begs that each state meet its quota of troops.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresents her with a lock of hair.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeneral Washington writes from Fishkill [N. Y.] to New York governor George Clinton. Abuse of citizens in this state by army officers -- ordered boat containing Mr. Cuyler's family and belongings to be stopped short of Fishkill -- those aboard shouldn't be permitted to review the works at West Point -- sends by express packets addressed to Clinton and [government of N. Y.], sent down by flag -- they contain extraordinary Manifesto and proclamation -- if boat with Cuyler's effects is to return, write General Putnam -- he [George Washington] returns to Fredericksburg [N. Y.] this afternoon. Document signed, in hand of (?), docketed \"Genl. Washington Letter Octr. 8th 1778, concerning a Flag sent from New York for Mr. Cuyler \u0026amp; his Effects \u0026amp;c with a Manifesto of the Commre at New York.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from Fredericksburg, NY, Washington orders delay of Canadian expedition, but continued preparation for it; civil treatment of Native Americans; winter weather.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington writes to Lund Washington from his headquarters in Middlebrook, NJ on 1779 April 3; makes arrangements for a shipment of fine Bordeaux claret; discusses financial matters concerning the estate of George Mercer; referenes the exchange of two slaves between Mount Vernon and his mother's home in Fredericksburg; questions Lund on the status of planting and propogating of trees, admonishing him for not answering some of his early queries and questions his management techniques; reports that things are slow on the war front and a recent storm impacted British transports.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWhile encamped at Middlebrook, New Jersey for the winter of 1779 George Washington wrote this letter to Nathanial Greene about trading one of his horses for another.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePersonal letter to Lund, expressing the General's feelings about the general \"decay of public spirit \u0026amp; virtue\", which is contributing to the severe economic problems of the time.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from George Washington to Arthur St. Clair regarding instructions for handling British soldiers without assistance from other divisions. Uncertainty over British movements and intentions prevented St. Clair from settling on a course for his division.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from George Washington to General Edward Hand requesting Hand to return to the encampment at Morristown from his Lancaster home during the winter of 1780. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter asking Lund Washington for legal advice relating to a chancery suit depending between Mr James Mercer \u0026amp; \"the persons for whom I am acting as Attorney.\" He believes that Lund has a better understanding than \"[his] own knowledge of these kind of proceedings is capable of affording...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: a chariot Washington has ordered made in Philadelphia at £210 specie or paper equivalent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports death of Don Juan Mirailles [Spanish envoy] who came on visit with Minister of France and was seized on arrival with \"a violent biliary complaint\" -- died despite best care of physicians and himself -- present his respects to [Mirailles's] lady. Autograph letter signed, watermark (J. Taylor, \u0026amp; an encircled armed figure). | Navarro was Governor \u0026amp; Capt. General of Cuba.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington acknowledges Biddle's resignation from his position and praises Biddle's duty as an officer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLund's late trip to Philadelphia--British \u0026amp; French fleets arrived--few recruits--promised aid from states will probably arrive too late--fears [Mt. Vernon] crops may be ruined by drought--how many colts are there?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from George Washington, in the hand of  Tench Tilghman, to Major Judah Alden. The letter is sent from Washington's headquarters, Passaic Falls, New Jersey. The correspondence lays out an elaborate plan of attack meant to fall into the hands of the enemy. The \"misinformation\" was a spy tactic in hopes that it would be intercepted and throw off British forces.  The body of the letter is in the hand of Tilghman with the exception of one line by Washington's reading, \"but are not to make fires or discover themselves.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter in Alexander Hamilton's hand, signed by Washington. Washington issues orders for Colonel Christopher Greene's First Rhode Island Regiment, which included formerly enslaved African American soldiers, to march from Newport to West Point under Rochambeau. Washington writes, \"only come on with such officers as are to remain in service on the new arrangement and such men as engaged for the war, or at least for a term, that will last through the next campaign. The other men you may dismiss, unless the Count de Rochambeau should find any employment for them where they are now.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnquiring about a transaction of bills to have been deposited in the Virginia Loan Office. Also, requesting a good family Steward be employed for the Washington family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington to Benjamin Tallmadge, 8 April 1781, in which Washington asks Tallmadge to transmit a letter to Rochambeau.  Washington contemplated a daring raid on the British troop on Long Island.  \"The success of the Enterprise,\" Washington wrote to Tallmadge, \"must depend, on … the secrecy of the attempt, and a knowledge of the exact situation of the enemy.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from George Washington to Joseph Webb, regarding Martha's health and thanking Webb for his hospitality at his home in Wethersfield, CT. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe warrant requests Pickering send 200 pounds from British Military Chest to Col. Edward Carrington for the Southern Army.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJust returned from a Committee--will accompany her to Mr. Bingham's tomorrow afternoon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Washington writes about the sorrow he felt when Chastellux departed to return to France: \"A sense of your public services to this country, and gratitude for your private friendship, quite overcame me at the moment of our separation.\" Washington adds, \"I truly say, never in my life did I ever part with a man to whom my soul clave more sincerely than it did to you.\" Washington hopes that, after the war, he can accompany Chastellux on a tour of North America. In the postscript, Washington writes that he is enclosing a letter to Marquis de Lafayette.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from Newburg, NY, Washington supports financial plight of soldiers, in spite of brewing conspiracy against him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from George Washington to Theodorick Bland, written from headquarters at Newburgh, NY. Writing several weeks after the events of the Newburgh Conspiracy and Washington's Newburgh Address, he discusses the disbanding of the Continental Army and the need to resolve Army pay and pensions.  Washington speaks candidly about the urgency of the situation: \"the necessity of fulfilling this Expectation of the Army affects me so exceeding forcibly, that I cannot help dwelling upon it, nor is there in my present apprehension a point of greater Consequence, or that requires more serious attention\". Autograph letter signed, 11 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn this letter, George Washington continued with an update on the changing and hopefully improving state of affairs in America.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter of introduction on behalf of George Washington's \"nephew... who has been in bad health for more than twelve Months—He is advised by his Physicians to spend the summer on the Island of Rhode Island for the benefit of the Sea Air \u0026amp; Climate—\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDischarge from the American Army, signed by George Washington and Jonathan Trumbull.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSergeant Henry Leider's discharge certificate from the Continental Army.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"An Acct. of Mrs. Washington's Expences from Virginia to my Winter Quarters \u0026amp; back again to Virginia according to the Memms. and accts. which I have received from her \u0026amp; those who accompd. her\"--expences amounting to £1064.1\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCost of things bought in Philadelphia by Mrs. Washington\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinceton. In this letter, after successfully commanding the Army, George Washington discusses his strong desire to retire and concludes the letter with updates on the state of independence and his continued travels to explore western lands.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by Penelope French, Benjamin Dulany, and John Robertson - witnessed by Going Lanphier and Robert Lanphier with some marginal notes in handwriting of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMount Vernon. In this letter, after returning to Mount Vernon on Christmas Eve 1783, George Washington enthusiastically remarked that he was finally able to retire.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces the Count de Laval Monmorency, brother to Duke de Laval and Colonel in Regiment of Royal Auvergne--he is on a tour from Charleston to New York.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill be careful of letter and box for Mrs. Fitzhugh--leaves city immediately after meeting of the Society.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington thanks Gordon for sending him newspapers from Boston and mentions issues he is having with people settling on his lands near the Ohio River, which is he is about to leave Virginia to take care of.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for rents owed and paid by Henry Whiting on account of plantation rented from George Washington for 11 years by Whiting's father.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from George Washington to Edward Snickers accepting his offer to manage the leasing of land purchased from the sale of Colonel George Mercer's estate. Washington sends a map of the plots and a copy of the lease (not identified), summarizes the terms of the lease, and shares his hope that Snickers finds tenants who will become long-term residents rather than see the land become 'Negro Plantations' rented to an absentee landlord. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington acknowledges receipt of several letters from George Augustine Washington at Barbadoes and Bermuda.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLeaf from a notebook kept by George Washington suggestions which includes improvements and experiments in modern farming techniques and inventions from experts of the time.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlans for the Greenhouse quarters drawn and annotated by George Washington about 1785\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMemorandum notes that Quarters to be 16' wide; half of that with 4' projection sufficient width for greenhouse; chimneys and where to place them; in front part of greenhouse need 2 tiers of windows; windows close together; chimneys in quarters; front of quarters might be wood with brick underpinning--center or greenhouse part all brick to the eves; rafters same angle; describes how to place windows in greenhouse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLeaf from a Mount Vernon ledger.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlease forward enclosed letter ... requests current cash prices of good plank (inch, inch \u0026amp; quarter, inch \u0026amp; half) in Alexandria ... if vessel presently in harbor and has some for sale, master should call at Mount Vernon ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocketed \"Rough field Notes taken by George Washington in running the courses of the Land bot. from George \u0026amp; Jas. Mercer\".\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e[reverse of document dated Mar. 5, 1785, Patrick Henry to George Washington].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Washington responds to a former Revolutionary officer's request for assistance. Washington offers to provide a certificate of service to Weissenfels if he can first send a testament of services from his commanding officer, Governor George Clinton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington discusses terms for hiring new miller Joseph Davenport who will replace miller Roberts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDaily expenditures from cash fund on hand, and money received, with detailed explanation of some receipts and expenditures.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the purchase of shares of stock in the Potomac Company.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnyone recommended by Mr. Powel is welcome at Mt. Vernon--encloses letter from an unknown gentleman [this was a Mr. Charles Vancouver, desiring to dedicate a publication to George Washington]--investigate to see what others think of author \u0026amp; his project.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Powel's advice has made him write Mr. [Charles] Vancouver, declining dedication of his publication--hopes to see Dr. Mayes, Powel's friend, on return from Caroline--Mrs. Macauly Graham's journey to the south--Mrs. Powel's letter to his nephew [Bushrod Washington] in Fredericksburg will be cared for.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMount Vernon. George Washington opened this letter with a response to Chastellux's previous flattery, he continued with his hopes for peaceful trade and poetically outlined how nations might accomplish such a noble task, and he concluded with his plans for the Potomac Navigation Company, further identifying peaceful trade as a means of uniting nations.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter of condolence on Gov. Trumbull's death [Jonathan Trumbull Sr.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington contracts in advance to purchase all 1,000 bushels of wheat from Mr. Battaile Muse. Purchased for George Washington's mill. Paid 6 shillings per bushel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington first asks Gilpin for the use of a scow with which he intends to dredge mud from the river bottom for trial as fertilizer. Then he goes into some detail about the making of a water level and staff which he desires, \"I have joiners that could execute the wooden work ... but my Smith is too great a bungler to entrust anything to him, ...\" Washington asks Gilpin to have the iron work done for him, or, if he thinks it preferable to make the complete instrument for him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter discussing the \"Agricultural Society of Philadelphia,\" also known as the Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington hopes to trade 25 barrels of fine flour for \". . . a she ass from Surinam, . .\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA character testimonial on behalf of Mr. Booth, (of Westmoreland Co., Va.).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003efragment, endorsed \"Rect. No. 149 Walker Blunt Block Maker\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresents Rev. Mr. Griffith, who owns much property in Alexandria--he wants to borrow money to build--good securities--would not hesitate to make loan himself, had he the money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed, Mount Vernon. Washington writes that he has only just received Trumbull's letter and enclosure of Feb. 20, and he hopes Trumbull will make his southern tour and visit Mount Vernon. Washington mentions the marriage of George Augustine Washington and Fanny Bassett, who are living with him, and encloses a letter for Mr. Dwight. This is Rev. Timothy Dwight, who sent Washington a copy of the \"Conquest of Canaan.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCovers period April 23-29, including \"6 half Johan. and half a Guinea to pay Mr. Buchanan my dividd. of the cash for the James River Navigation and recd. from his office 426 dollars in Indents (paper) for Interest on my Loan Office Certificates emitted in this state of Virginia.\" Includes money paid for rum, wool cards, G. \u0026amp; L. Washington's schooling [Samuel's children], flour, ferriage, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel, Mount Vernon to Whitehaven. Washington writes that he received 1400 Flags with small breakage, sent £50 bill on Wakelin Welch, and will settle for balance before Mr. Sanderson leaves country.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with address panel. Mount Vernon to New York. Washington thanks Taylor for the apples and pickled and fried oysters that he sent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMount Vernon. In this letter, George Washington sends his congratulations to David Humphreys on return to America [from London] and invites him to Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from George Washington to Richard Sprigg regarding husbandry and breeding a donkey. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter signed. Mount Vernon. Sends several letters of James Bloxham's--Bloxham undecided about staying longer than a year--\"In a word he seems rather to have expected to have found well organized farms, than that the end and design of my employing him was to make them so.\"--if Bloxham's wife is to come, let her come on ship to Alexandria or nearby ports--she can pay for seed, implements, etc., and be repaid in Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport from George Washington to the Potomac Company shareholders. Written during Washington's term as president of the corporation, it provides updates on the progress of the company's work and a reminder that stock payments are due soon. Includes a discussion of works at the Seneca and Shenandoah Falls as well as the cutting of a canal at Great Falls. Provides a reminder of the appointed day for electing a president and directors for the ensuing year. Autograph document in unknown handwriting, signed 'In behalf of the Directors,' by George Washington, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter, signed. Mount Vernon. Washington asks Digges if he would inquire among his friends on the Eastern Shore, Maryland \"if I could be furnished with one thousand feet of the best plan plank; precisely 24 feet long (when dressed) - To be without sap, or knots. - It is for the floor of my New room.\" Years before Washington had set aside some like lumber but \"behold! half of it was stolen, and the other half will match no plank I can now get.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges Peale's receipt of Golden Pheasant. Sent body of French Hen. Wishes Peale success with mezzotinto prints.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncloses copy of the Vision of Columbus which he promised--his copies just came to hand.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor 3 ruffled shirts, 1 plain one, 4 stockings, 1 pair breeches, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvising him that he will discharge the balance owing--Mr. Morris will have his agent in New York pay $840, about £325.6. as per account of January.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegrets hearing that George Augustine Washington is ill, wants him not to do more than he can safely do. Instructions about Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill call for her in carriage in hopes of accompanying her to Lansdown this evening.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks for inquiring into prices of painting and lining carriages--he has employed a Mr. Clark to repair chariot--well spoken of--can see progress every day when passing his workshop in the Square.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington appointed George Augustine Washington manager of Mount Vernon in his absence. The letter gives detailed instruction of farming Mount Vernon, as well as decorating the mansion, improvements to farm buildings, supervision and care of the servants, miscellaneous purchases.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas perused contents of enclosed--finds it good and just, and thinks they will meet with favorable reception of his nephew [Bushrod Washington].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Dear Sir, I have this moment been favored with your letter and with out date from Prince Georges County and have ordered the Jennies to be delivered to Mr. Dove--hoping both will prove with foal. Royal Gift never fails ...,\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLists the names, occupations, and salaries of 86 workmen on the Potomac Company canal near Harper's Ferry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces Mr. and Mrs. [Samuel] Powel of Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe Powel's safe arrival in Philadelphia [after visit at Mt. Vernon]--the Mr. Morrises [Robert and Gouvernor] visited on way to Richmond--hopes to hear of the [Pennsylvania] state convention's decision on Federal Government--Spanish chestnuts--will send more about the 1st of October next year.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks for seeds--glad Caleb Hall did not come from England--thanks for offer to send blacksmiths \u0026amp; mill wrights, but needs none--no benefits for people of that kind to come over--\"Whenever we have a regular \u0026amp; firm government established the prospect for these people will be much more pleasing.\"--Bloxham well.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThoughts about various states debating ratification of Constitution--generosity of landholders in county of Philadelphia in proposing it for seat of Federal government.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington passes on some information about Irish wolf dogs to Carter which he received from an Irish gentleman. George Washington does not think that mastiffs will fulfill the purpose of hunting wolves which Carter apparently wants.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn this letter, George Washington reveals his humorous side after learning of Chastellux's recent marriage and Washington ended the letter with important information on the Constitution and methods of united the now new nation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to dinner for Monday, May 19, 1788. Answer is requested.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks her for her composition in his honor--new government--hopes those of her sex will introduce federal fashions and national manners instead of following foreign manners and fashions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington introduces the Count de Moustier, from the Court of France, and the Marchioness de Brehan, who are returning to New York and propose to pass through Baltimore.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntrodues [Ferdinand] Fairfax, son of [Bryan] Fairfax, his godson--he goes to Philadelphia to complete his studies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington advises his nephew about his contemplated move to Alexandria to set up a law practice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter discussing Bushrod renting George Washington's townhouse in Alexandria, as well as the stable and garden.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington grants his nephew, George Augustine Washington, power of attorney during the former's absence from Mount Vernon. George Washington was preparing to take office as first President of the United States, and George Augustine Washington acted as manager of Mount Vernon during George Washington's first term. Witnessed by Tobias Lear and John Fairfax.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill from President to Mr. Lewis\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresidential appointment to Redman as customs collector at the port of Yeocomico River in Virginia. The rest of the document is filled in by Tobias Lear. This appointment followed the first Tariff Act of July 4, 178\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOn September 3, 1789, George Washington sent this letter to Edmund Jennings Lee inviting him to dine at Mount Vernon along with John Marshall and Bushrod Washington. Marshall had recently returned from service as peace commissioner to France and Washington hoped to persuade him to run for Congress in the upcoming election. Lee must have declined this invitation, because his name is not recorded in Washington's diary among his dinner guests that evening.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvises Stuart, as administrator of estate of John Parke Custis, to let Mr. Alexander have disputed land [J.P. Custis' \"Abingdon\" estate] back and pay him a fair rent for the time it was out of his possession -- has no time to give reasons -- Martha Washington adds her approval at bottom of letter in short note and signature.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAuthorization of expenses needed for the return of Hugh Taylor, a fugitive indentured servant, to the Potomac Company from Alexandria to Great Falls in November 1789. Document signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSorry to find the report on the Hessian Fly to Maj. Jackson has been recalled--hasn't written Mr. [Arthur] Young about it--is informed, especially in Connecticut, that fly is now in wheat too--it is a pity farmers won't stick to yellow-bearded wheat, which is immune.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePartially printed on card from President Washington and Mrs. Washington--not filled out.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten in George Washington's hand, this note is extracted from a letter from George Augustine Washington to George Washignton.  The letter gives length of bolting cloth now in the mill--Col. Biddle observes has the difference between cloth and reel covered with coarse linen.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks to Society for letter and present accompanying it -- beneficial consequences to rural economy from prizes awarded -- Mr. Matthewson's improvements in art of cheese making. Signed by Washington, though not written in his hand.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConsents to agreement with Mr. Alexander in order to avoid a legal decision -- forwarded it to Lund Washington -- question of assumption not taken up yet -- it has been fully discussed and majority will be small on whichever side wins -- will not send the original papers [pertaining to above agreement] to him in Williamsburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount amounting to £51.6.2 for ice and \"mouls\" of ice cream.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNew York. Autograph letter signed. Washington writes in response to a letter from the wife of Lafayette requesting a brevet commission at the rank of captain for Joseph-Léonard Poirey, a French officer who served under her husband.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes, \"And you will, I dare flatter myself, do me the justice to believe that I can never be more happy than in according marks of attention to so good a friend to America and so excellent a patriot as Madame la Marquise de la Fayette. Nor did she need any excuse for making use of her own language to be the interpreter of so much politeness \u0026amp; persuasion as she has found means to convey in one short letter. In truth that language, at least when used by her, seems made on purpose to have fine things communicated in it; and I question whether any other, at least in the hands of any other person, would have been equally competent to the effect.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived his letter by Mr. Robert Parish -- declines proposals for dedicating the travels of William Bartram to himself, as it sets a bad precedent -- however, approves book and adds name as a subscriber.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter cover only, signature has been clipped\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOn a trip from Mount Vernon to Philadelphia, Washington complains about his coachman, Dunn, who has given many \"proofs of his want of skill in driving ...\" and \"... this Morning was found much intoxicated.\" Lear is asked to make inquiries after a new driver.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses Gov. Clinton's letter of 26th containing news from Capt. Brant of the expedition against the Indians which was ambushed [Gen. Harmar's expedition] -- sounds true but awaits more news -- our force ought to have been large enough to tackle a force of 1,000 or more -- friendly sentiments of Capt. Brant -- his account of Gen. St. Clair not true nor the account of affairs at Muskingum -- Brant tried to prevent any treaty -- St. Clair wanted no more land than already given -- treaty of Muskingum.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eImpossible to arrange an exchange of property with Ball, who wishes to have land held by George Washington in Berkeley County. Not possible because property leased to tenants and value greater than Ball believes it to be. Would be willing to work an exchange, however, for some of his land west of the Alleghany River.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount for Feb. 21 and April 2 for Best Bourbon Coffee, amounting to £8.15.4.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes to the Mayor of Alexandria saying that an accurate survey is necessary of 10 miles square in question [the land for the Federal City] -- has engaged Mr. Ellicott to make it -- hopes corporation of Alexandria, Virginia will give all necessary help.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWhile on his Southern tour, Washington writes to Lear that \"I am perfectly satisfied that every necessary and proper step will be taken to procure a good Steward, and a good House keeper ...\" for the Philadelphia household. Orders a garden worker to be paid.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresents one set of the Annals sent him by Mr. Arthur Young to the Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture as requested.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMajor George A. Washington gone to Berkeley so he will address him [Whitting] on Mount Vernon matters -- send weekly reports -- corn at the mill should be ready -- gather this corn \u0026amp; stalks together for fodder -- plant this meadow in grass -- further instructions on harvesting and seeding -- all autumn grain and grass to be put in as soon as possible -- wants an overseer for Dogue Run, a man with a small family -- house for overseer, can move one from the Mansion to Dogue Run easier than build a new one, add a brick chimney -- this was originally at Dogue Run -- instructions for Tom Davis, bricklayer, about \"the other Wing of the Green House\" -- be sure brick work on old \u0026amp; new walls coincide exactly -- instructions for Will, \"if ... is not likely to provide shoes enough for the Negroes in due Season\" -- clover -- use the barn floor to tread wheat -- not to use Mr. Lund Washington's smith for work on Harrows, Mt. Vernon's smiths are competent -- how is wheat crop -- if 335 bushels all? -- crop short indeed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes to his Mount Vernon overseer about farm matters; mentions crop rotation system, decreasing productivity of land, wheat experiments, mill production, and missing horse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes to North Carolina's Governor that he has received letter with notice of cession of land in North Carolina for building lighthouses -- mentions recent southern tour -- thanks him for reception in North Carolina -- object was \"To see with my own eyes the situation of the Country, and to learn on the spot the condition and disposition of our Citizens.\" Written in the hand of Tobias Lear.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks her for sending enclosed \"Strictures \u0026amp;c\" to him to read -- it hasn't caused him any pain -- he regrets author didn't spend some of time investigating the facts instead of writing the pamphlet. If he had done so, the author \"might have found many of his charges as unsupported as the 'baseless fabric of a vision'\" (quoting from The Tempest, IV,1). The pamphlet referred to was \"Strictures and observations upon the three executive departments of the government of the United States...\" by Massachusettensis ([Philadelphia], 1792).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation from George Washington to Mr. Gilbert. Partially printed. Filled in by George Washington. Mr. Gilbert, who is invited to dine at 4:00, is unidentified. Engraved invitation does not include phrase \"and Mrs. Washington\" like others issued at the time.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePressing public business causes delay in answering letter -- thanks for information he requested on genealogy of Washington family -- returns herewith will of Lawrence Washington as she desires.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington will gladly accept one of several tubs of grape vines from Madeira if Mr. Powel doesn't need them all -- a vessel sails for Alexandria in a few days -- will send sundry parcels to Mt. Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses plantation management.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Washington denies a request from his neighbor to hunt deer on his property.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas heard that Maj. Harrison of Loudon County intends selling his land adjoining George Washington's in Fairfax -- Washington wishes to buy for sole reason of ridding himself of the \"villainies\" which are performed by those tenants who occupy Harrison's land -- land no good for a farm -- if he can get good price make the bargain, so long as title is clear and not under any encumbrances of leases.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContracts services for one year-house carpenter and Joiner should conduct themselves soberly, honestly and deliberately-duties: superintend Negro carpenters, use proper care with tools, keep an account (in a book) of needs and things done, should set a good example, and will remain at work from light to dark-pay is 10 pounds a month- George Washington will provide: meat and meal or flour, tools, quarters, and will pay taxes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses copies of earlier letters to Lewis, in case originals miscarry -- has written Mr. [Anthony] Whitting at Mount Vernon not to sell the stud horse, but deliver him to Robert Lewis -- Lewis's aunt (Martha Washington) joins in sending greetings.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill pay small sum in Amsterdam -- encloses bill of exchange drawn by George Meade on Henry Gildermeester in his favor – 2,310 guilders in Dutch currency -- will remit second exchange by British packet slated to sail on 6 February. With this sum, Washington transferred money to a Dutch banking firm in order to assist the family of the Marquis de Lafayette, who had been captured by Prussian forces as he fled France in August 1792.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlease convey enclosed letter to Madame La Fayette \"if you know where she is to be found\" -- hold amount of bill sent subject to her order -- sent to Holland because reports in America say if Madame Lafayette is not there, it will be known where she is to be found.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComments on enclosed poem that contains birthday sentiments for Mrs. Powel. The poem was copied by Tobias Lear from a 1792 manuscript by the poet Elizabeth Graeme Fergusson. Mount Vernon has both the original and Lear's copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosed is second bill of exchange for 2310 guilders for Madame Lafayette.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived Parker's letter desiring to know terms on which he (Washington) would sell his Gloucester County land -- since he got it at valuation of £800 Virginia currency for part of a bond, he will sell it for same plus interest since 1789 -- Washington wants payment upon giving over the land, but some credit can be arranged.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived letter containing Mr. Bennett's claim against Colville's estate -- deals with George Washington's position as executor of Colville estate -- won't pay interest on debt thereof until court of Chancery decides whether it is just -- refers him to Mr. Keith of Alexandria who has papers dealing with estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses Col. Robert Townsend Hooe's letter relating to the Thomas Colville estate -- wishes to have final settlement of estate -- check Mr. Bennett's account with documents and see if it seems to be correct -- Washington thinks Bennett's claim different from what he remembered legacy to be -- has referred Hooe to him for details.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCongratulations and best wishes on her birthday from both President and Mrs. Washington -- would have attended her party except for \"the late event which has happened in their family\" (the death of George Augustine Washington).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDinner invitation from George and Martha Washington to Mr. and Mrs. Dalton and daughter. Not in Washington's hand. Tristram Dalton was a friend and first senator from Massachusetts. Invitation was issued just prior to Washington's second inauguration in the Senate chamber.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington requires shells for lime to make mortar for about \"40,000 Bricks.\" Constructing Dogue Run Farm 16-sided barn. Asks his nephew if he hires out \"Negro carpenters by the year?\" Can he recommend carpenter overseer?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas little information re inquiry of Mr. Thomas Bowen--only man named George Harrison in area died 50 years ago--no children--widow married man named Posey--Harrison's land left to nephew John West, from whom George Washington bought it about 20 years ago--knows nothing of affairs of Harrison's estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived letter from Wilkinson by way of Captain Abner Prior and shortly after the two kegs of fish from \"western waters\" [in Ohio] -- fish were fine and a novelty here.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBy Brig Betsey, sends triplicates of letters of Jan. 30 and 31 and the third exchange for 2310 guilders for Madame Lafayette.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends plan of new federal district where the seat of government will be located -- \"It will serve to show you, and such as may have the curiosity to look at it, that whatever our present condition is, we have vanity enough to look forward to a better.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Washington is indisposed with a cold -- afraid she will increase it by going to the circus this afternoon -- President and rest of family will go to see exhibition of Mr. Ricketts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. David Clark, coachmaker in Philadelphia, has asked him to write informing Col. Washington that the coach he (George Washington) had with him in Charleston was made by Clark -- he has heard it was admired for its beauty and is made of good materials -- Mr. Clark hears Col. Washington wants to have a coach made and he desires the job.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSince Mr. de Barth has not made stipulated payments for land bought of Washington, lying on the Kanawas, Washington suggests canceling the bargain instead of bringing measures against De Barth for payment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived from Arthur Young two sets of his Annals, numbered 98-108--presumes one set intended, as usual, for Agricultural Society of this city--accordingly, sends them to him as president.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInquires as to price and availability of the best clover seed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAt request of several gentlemen of his acquaintance, Washington introduces Dr. Edwards, who is going to Europe for his health and to obtain knowledge of agriculture there.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Arthur Young has written that the several accounts collected by George Washington of agriculture in this country \"have set him afloat on the High Seas of conjecture with respect to the Agriculture of this Country ...\" -- \"and, as you had a hand in setting him afloat, it is but fair that you should lend your assistance to get him landed again\" -- sends enclosed extracts from Young's letter and desires Peters to answer queries -- Young has been prevented by the war from coming to this country to study himself the agriculture and see what can be done along that line.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgrees to Hooe's offer for flour -- will order Anthony Whitting to make delivery in Alexandria, but wishes because of harvest time that Hooe would take delivery at his mill or on river opposite -- market for flour is not falling as Hooe says, but only a temporary drop due to lack of vessels to take it to European markets -- had heard of William Shepherd's intent to apply to Loudon Court to condemn George Washington's land on Difficult Run -- encloses a copy of earlier letter to Col. Powell on subject.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHereby conveys a letter from Warner Washington III as he promised -- the younger Warner is destitute for funds in this city.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnlarges on recent letter of Mrs. Washington's (dictated by him) relative to the estate in Berkeley -- in accord with provisions in George A. Washington's will, advises settling a second plantation in Berkeley including some land in Fairfax County, as a grass and small grain farm -- advises on getting tenants and drawing up contracts -- she should ask advice of George S. Washington -- Anthony Whitting's decline caused by consumption necessitates visit to Mt. Vernon but public business presses and visit will be short.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of Anthony Whitting -- needs Tilghman's help to procure new manager -- thinks a good one may better be found on Eastern Shore of Maryland than elsewhere -- gives qualifications for the job -- lists several people in Tilghman's neighborhood whom he has had recommended -- among them is William Pearce [later manager of Mt. Vernon] -- doesn't want to lure any away from present jobs, unless they had intended leaving anyway.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAt the time of this letter, Washington was serving his second term as president and was living in Philadelphia.  His nephew, George Augustine Washington, had served as farm manager for the previous seven years but died in 1793.  In need of a new farm manager, Washington considered his nephew, Lawrence Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eConcerned that Lewis was too inexperienced for the job, Washington remarked on the necessary qualifitcations necessary: \"…so little haveg it in my power to visit, or attend to my private concerns, that it becomes extremly necessary (besides fidility) to have an experienced \u0026amp; skilful man, of some weight, to manage my business; one whose Judgment is able to direct him in cases which may arise out of circumstances that can neither be foreseen, nor previously guarded against.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWashington continued, \"What the age of Mr Lawrence Lewis is—what opportunities he may have had to acquire any knowledge in the management of a Farm. What his disposition, whether active or indolent. Whether clear in his perceptions, \u0026amp; of good Judgment. Whether sober \u0026amp; sedate, or fond of amusements and running about—with other queries which might be asked, as well applying to a young man Just entering on the career of life; are all matters to which I am an entire stranger; and if you can give me information respecting them, I shall thank you. You will readily perceive that my sole object in these enquiries is to ascertain the competency of a character to whom I should commit an important trust; consequently, going no farther, can operate nothing to the prejudice of my Nephew, whatever, in confidence, you may say to me on the foregoing points and such others as may occur to you.\"\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWashington instead hired a more seasoned farm manager, William Pearce.  Pearce served as farm manager until 1796 during which time Lewis came to stay at Mount Vernon and worked in some managerial capacity, but the official farm manager by then was James Anderson.  Lewis eventually married Nelly Custis in 1799 and lived the remainder of his life at Woodlawn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas heard from Mr. Robert Lewis that Crow desires increase in wages -- since he had best crop last year at Union Farm, Washington will raise him to £40 per annum as an encouragement, but will not raise him any higher hereafter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests that Mercer forward deed from \"yourself \u0026amp; others to me\" if it has been duly executed and recorded.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas given James Keith a draught on Col. Hooe for £140, the amount due Keith for his trouble in Colville estate -- asks that Hooe deduct it from what is due George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis was acting Estate Manager for George Washington at Mount Vernon. The letter contains instructions for various farm activities and personal advice to young Lewis on how to write better reports.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e100 guineas a year for superintendant of Mt. Vernon--recommends that Pearce visit the estate--to determine if all is to his liking-George Washington expects to be at Mt. Vernon on the 20th of Sept.--gives directions, mileage, stage schedule--speaks of worthless overseer to 8-10 Negro carpenters--hopes to replace him by New Year's day.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWon't sell land on Difficult Run in Loudon County except for very high price -- was in treaty with a Dutchman for it for £60 per annum -- would want double what Lewis offered for the Frederick County land because when Shenandoah River is made navigable, lands near it will increase greatly in value\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces Tobias Lear, who leaves George Washington as Secretary after 7 years -- Lear is engaged in a mercantile scheme -- recommends him to Short's kindness.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces Tobias Lear, who goes to Europe to carry into effect his plans for an \"extensive commercial establishment\" at the Federal City -- Lear can explain his long delay in writing -- encloses Mr. Richard Peters' and Mr. Thomas Jefferson's answers to his queries about American agriculture -- if there are any questions, ask Lear.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends their regrets that Mrs. Powel cannot accompany him and Mrs. Washington to Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington's nephew's widow has decided to move--Pearce and his family to move into Mansion--repairing of Mr. Crow's house--recommends Pearce residing in the right wing (the Hall)--list of things at his disposal --authorizes Pearce to acquire ploughs and any other tools --outlines benefits of Pearce's early arrival.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington comments on the disagreeable conduct of the French minister Genet, who seems to want to involve the U.S. in war. The situation has \"test[ed] the temper of the Executives.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeals with involved estate of Samuel Washington and his last wife, Susannah Perrin Holding Washington -- had been undecided whether to try to get estate from Mrs. Washington's family in favor of his niece Harriot who was left very little -- will reach an agreement -- \"Pay me one hund. pounds which I shall give to my niece for her immediate support, and I will quit claim to all the Negros which belonged to Mrs. Saml. Washington ...\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn attachment has been served against Washington -- despite Mercer's orders to the contrary, collectors present notes against Mercer's brother's estate to George Washington's manager for Payment -- brought bond and mortgage of Mercer's late father and brother from Philadelphia, and will exchange them for land -- asks whether his (Washington's) signature necessary on the instrument.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn this letter George Washington has decided to engage superintendant of carpenters for another year--could not find anyone to relace-comments on man who looks after the house people, ditchers, etc.--after winter, Pearce can decide to remain at Mt. Vernon or live elsewhere--construction of house for Mr. Crow--Negro children forbidden to enter the yards and gardens (excluding the children of cook and her husband the Mulatto Frank).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington's general thoughts and directions on government of Mt. Vernon--Mr. Howell Lewis will remain until Pearce's arrival--farm needs much manure---plans to go largely with buck wheat as a green manure---has requested for 450 to 500 bushels for seed--does not wish to go largely with corn--plans to sow a good many oats--keeping no more than half for seed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington instructs Pearce to take an exact account of the stock, tools and implements on each of the farms--to purchase a proper (bound) book in Alexandria for accounts--insists on the correctness of these registers--outines work of the carpenters: complete the new barn at Dogue Run, etc.--comments on live fences: cedar, lombardy poplar, and willows--hogs and sows--wants to reclaim and lay grass to the mill swamp--clover lots--potatoes--McKoy and Tom Davis--directions for lots on Muddy Hole, Union and River farms--Cyrus a slave at Mansion house--Muclus a slave--Will, a kind of overseer--stresses the need to regulate wagons and carts at the Mansion--Ehler the gardener and an agreement as to where he should eat--Lucy the cook--instructions to provide Negroes with as much meal as they can eat without waste--provisions of fish--directions for killing and preserving the hogs--clover timothy and orchard grass--post and rail fence from the Miller's house to the trunnel fence--barrier against bad neighbors--breaking of the steers to the yoke--oxen--asks for the return of large stone jars (which were filled with spirits)--wants an inventory of articles in store at Mansion--the Jack and stud horse--superfine and fine flour--allowance of meat and meal--paying of debt--overhauling the Seins now rather than in the Spring.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCourse of crops--objective was to recover the fields from exhausted state-manure-buck wheat-Indian corn-comments on the insufferable conduct of overseers-Col. Ball of Leesburgh promised to send buck wheat-commends on poor quality of common oats brought from Eastern shore-garlick and wild onions-complains about overseers not doing much fall plowing--has little dependence on overseers when left to themselves-gives directions on how Pearce is to treat overseers-warns Pearce not to be like Mr. Whiting, who is said to have drank freely-GW's observations of his overseers: Stuart, Crow, McKoy, Butler, Davy and Thomas Green.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten in the hand of Bartholomew Dandridge. Washington describes his Mount Vernon estate to the English agronomist in great detail, as he is considering leasing four of the Mount Vernon farms. Includes his description of Mount Vernon: \"No estate in United America is more pleasantly situated than this.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington sends two bank notes of one hundred dollars each for Mr. Butler--is upset that the ice house was not filled during the late freezing spell--wants to know quantity of oats that have been thrashed--instructs them to get seeds from the gardener--has sent a bundle of Poccon or Illinois nuts via Mr. Jefferson--East India hemp seed for sowing--inquires as to the appearance of the growing wheat--using Mr. Whiting's memo book, Mr. Dandridge will settle Mr. Butler's account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington inquires of condition and shelter of stock at Dogue Run and Union--instances of misconduct of Crow and McKoy--informs Pearce that he is taking on Butler again. Observations on various agricultural things. Asks about the carpenters at Mrs. Fanny Washington's. Informs Pearce that in the Eastern states, horses aided by oxen do the plowing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCrop rotation plan--hopes to bring fields into a profitable state of cultivation--mentions Mr. Stuart's suggestion that the good fields be planted with corn and poor parts with buck wheat--sending 14 bushels of clover seed--suspects that Negro seedsmen are taking toll on seeds--manure to Mansion house for oats, grass and potatoes--fences at River farm--Thomas Green taking fine flour from the mill--payment of a hundred dollars to Mr. Dulany--rent due to Mrs. French for year 1793-wages for 1793 due to estate of Mr. Anthony Whitting.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDraft of a letter from George Washington to John Hamilton Moore thanking him for a copy of his book 'The new practical navigator'. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington speaks of Mr. Butler's agreeable work and conduct--French furze--construction of substantial fences--pigs--planting of clover and buck wheat--wants to know of the appearance of the growing wheat and barley--progress on the new race at the mill--honey locust seed--white bent seed--inquires about the amount of St. Foin and India hemp seed--stresses the importance of selling cattle before it is too late--attending to their breeding--Mrs. Fanny Washington asks to rent her fishing landing--conditions of rent--Col. Ball must have the three shoats he requested (a boar and two sows)--payment of wages to Stuart, Crow and McKoy--intends to build dairies at both Union and Dogue Run farms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington mentions the death of Stuart's daughter--gives directions for repairs of the house in Alexandria--comments that cedar posts, chestnut or cyprus rails are better than oak--concerned about the idleness of his carpenters--barn at Dogue Run--discusses the increase of lambs reported by the overseers--a missing report of Mr. Stuart is requested--sending payment from Philadelphia of Mr. Lewis' order to Mr. Ross--white bent grass seeds received--Ehler the gardener--directions for labeling new seeds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington assents to Pearce's request to meet his children in Baltimore--payment of wages to Mr. Stuart--enclosed some early colliflower seed, sent by Mrs. Washington--promises to send copy of advertisement of terms on which jacks and stud horses are to cover--mentions Crow's inattention to stock in regards to sheep sheering--St. Foin seed and India hemp--hares being destructive--lucern--enclosed three bank notes for Rev. Mr. Muir and Mr. Hartshorne--warns not to take mares from the jacks until paid.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegarding his annual contributions to the Alexandria Academy--Washington wishes to know what indigent or orphaned children have attended and what their progress has been, especially since he has only once received such a report.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFollowing up on his previous letter, Washington writes that he has not had any response from Simms or James Keith regarding the Thomas Colvill estate, nor of the cash sent to Simms, nor has Washington received the documents he had requested from them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington explains horse advertisement--care of the youngest jack and mules--Peter--tells Pearce to keep an exact account of all mares and jenneys that go to the jacks--Mr. Prescot of Loudoun (or Fauquier) owes yet for last year--speaks of Mr. Lewis' account that the new visto is opened much further than intended--instructions to buy as much good Oznabrigs--for the making of clothes for the Negroes--requests a sample of the linnen--comments on the price of midlings and ship stuff and superfine and fine flour--corn--breaking of the ground in the fall.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington approves the use of his own people in repairing the house in Alexandria--warns that putting the fence posts too distant will cause the rails to warp--glad to hear of Green's finishing the barn at Dogue Run--comments on the grain falling from the treading floor--lucern--directions for preparing--St. Foin and India hemp--impossible navigation has prevented him sending the promised clover and other seeds--hopes to send next week.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCannot possibly appoint Spotswood's son John as commander of a frigate over older and experienced officers--perhaps can make him 2nd or 3rd lieutenant--on recommendation of Mr. Brooke and others, Mr. Lawrence Muse appointed as Collector of Rappahannock [Cty] to succeed Hudson Muse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed, two pages plus cover page with Washington's presidential frank. Washington writes Ball regarding a shipment of goods that he expects will soon depart Philadelphia after some delay. The shipment includes clover seeds and cocoa bean shells, latter intended as a gift from Martha Washington to Ball's wife, Francis (Fanny) Washington Ball, the daughter of George's brother Charles. Finally, Washington encloses an advertisement for the stud services of his prized livestock, the horse Traveller and donkeys Knight of Malta and Compound.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis has given him no information on Washington's lots in Winchester and Bath, Virginia [the latter now Berkeley Springs, W.Va.]--he wishes a list of all tenants, what they owe, and how they stand--asks Lewis to post copies of enclosed advertisement in area, especially at Leesburg and Fauquier Courthouse--Mr. Prescoat [Prescott] owes for last year's stud fee and a long pasturage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington gives directions regarding the purchase of linnens for the enslaved people--suggestions for determining how far apart the boards on the threshing floor should be in the new barn at Dogue Run--cultivation of the drilled wheat--clover seed, furze and other promised articles are on board the Sally Captain--Col. Gilpin--onions and garlick--might get some oats from Notley Young, esq.--gives directions for the enclosed Nankeen cotton seeds--P.S. (page 3): wrote Col. Ball and Mr. Robert Lewis, welcome to send a mare or two to either of the Jacks or the Horse--P.S. (page 4): March 17, delay in departure of the Vessel [Sally], may alter delivery route--5 bushels of Plaster of Paris to be tried on clover. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington complains that the overseers did not plow in the fall--success of the crop--running rollers over the grass and wheat--spring barley--Wayles the Brewer in Alexandria--winter barley--Col. Ball is late with the buck wheat--ponders the distance between sections of the floor at the new Dogue Run barn--furnishing Mr. Smith with fish from the landing--prices--securing enough fish for the use of the people there--asks about quantity of wheat--tobacco stored in Alexandria--inquires about Pearce's family arrival--sending, on the next vessel, nine bolts of Oznabrigs--it is cheaper there than in Alexandria--gives directions on receiving payment from Col. Lyles and instructs where he is located--sending three pounds of lucern seed--directs Pearce not to accept anything but the whole sum from Col. Lyles.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington decides that the space between boards on the treading floor of the new barn at Dogue Run will be an inch and a half--suggests that the oats may be tread on the same floor--will send three and a half bushels of a peculiar kind of oats--appearance of the drilled and other wheat--comments on the fine weather during March--winter barley--St. Foin and hemp--Abram--warns of Crow's not able to be trusted--warns of lack of water should mill race not be completed--Washington's sister Lewis of Fredericksburgh is allowed to have one of the unbroken mules.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington is glad to hear that Pearce's family has safely arrived at Mt. Vernon--hopes that change of air will help to restore the eldest daughter to health--writes of the capture of vessels by the British--followed by the embargo--fall in provisions--price of flour--threshing of wheat--purchasing salt before the prices get higher--it is not Washington's expectation to stop ploughing in order to roll the grass and grain--breaking of steers--inquires of the young grass planted last fall--defends the imposition of garden seeds--provision for providing clothes for the young gardener at Alexandria--chance for lambs is bad--rams--instructions for shearing time--paper for the rooms in the house--plastering and white washing--orders for Thomas Davis to paint the houses--lower portion a stone color and the roof red.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRare for Washington to answer letters applying for appointments, but because of personal regard and former public association he is replying to this one ... lists 3 reasons which explain his silence re: applications for appointments: (1) requests are so numerous and courteous replies require too much of his time; (2) courteous answers could be interpreted to mean more than was intended; (3) at the time of his Inauguration \"... I resolved firmly that no man should ever charge me justly with deception ...\" has never committed himself on an appointment until all information and circumstances have been examined ... on a purely personal basis without involving his public character or the Country, Washington has responded to a request of McHenry's ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington asks Deakins to examine contents of enclosed order and tell him the price the tobacco would fetch.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresidential pardon signed by George Washington and issue to David Blair. The Customs Act of 1790 specified procedures for collecting duties on imported goods and standardized the sizes of containers for certain imported goods in order to facilitate easier taxation and reduce fraud. For instance, run was required to be imported in casks of at least 50 gallons. David Blair's attempt to import rum from Barbados in casks smaller than 50 gallons resulted in the forfeiture of his vessel. Washington's 1794 pardon of Blair remits this forfeiture. Signed by Edmund Randolph as Secretary of State. Manuscript document signed, with embossed paper seal, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington expresses his being sorry to learn of Pearce's not being well--discusses the amount owed to the estate of Mr. Anthony Whitting--Col. Bassett--Mr. Lear--the private papers of Mr. Whitting--his heir Mr. Ring--ready to sow buck wheat at all the farms--inquires of progress of oats and grass seeds--rain twice last week--dry in Philadelphia--instructs Pearce not to grind more wheat because of the embargo--flax--clothes for the Negroes--wool--warns Pearce to be cautious of pilferring.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington expresses confusion over dimensions of the rooms in Alexandria house given by Thomas Green--flax seed--regulate the grass lots at Dogue Run farm--potatoes, oats and clover for the support of the stock, the Mansion house and for sale--demands particular attention to the penning of the stock--willow--informs Pearce that 5,000 white thorn plants are being sent by Mr. Lear on the ship Peggy from England--other fruit trees--lima beans.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeclares that Mr. Thomas Digges was during the Revolution and since a friend to the United States--Digges sent him intelligence and helped prisoners escape from England back to this country--Digges was thought to be in pay of Dr. Benjamin Franklin--Washington never knew his loyalty was questioned, though he has now disputed with Franklin over accounts--John Trumbull, in England during Revolution, declares that Digges aided the American cause.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrites the answers to queries regarding injunction by one John Henshaw, arising from estate settlement of George Mercer--John Tayloe, George Mason and George Washington were given power of attorney by Mercer and others in England. Washington writes that \"It is really hard that I am so often called before Courts in matters in which I have no interest; but am continually saddled with the expence of defence.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington is sorry to hear that the ship Peggy has not arrived from England with his 5,000 white thorn plants--Mr. Lear's fruit trees--hoped that Pearce had discharged Green when he found him drinking--he sets such a bad example--never got an account of last year's corn--buck wheat--potatoes--preserving the apricots--does not want to because his family will not be at Mt. Vernon at all during the summer--hopes to, assuming public business permits, make a flying trip through Mt. Vernon after the rising of Congress--papering the ceiling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending paper for two lower rooms in house--warns Pearce to wait until plaster is thoroughly dry--Green--instructions for the payment of the Sheriff's and Clerk's notes--Mrs. Fanny Washington--cut the hay and grain in time at harvest--be attentive to the drilled wheat--secure it in the seed loft at the Mansion--approves of sowing the first lot in the mill swamp with buck wheat and timothy--corn--grass--mentions Pearce's complaint of bad pastures--wool of dead sheep--inquires about corn, oats, buck wheat and clover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCrops suffering from drought--Mr. Dandridge--oats on last vessel have disappeared--has enclosed four small papers of seeds which have been sent from a curious gentleman in Europe--keeping of clover for seed--buck wheat--timothy--heavy cost of these in the markets of Philadelphia--value of various grasses--clover ought to be well cured before stacking--Crow--both cattle and sheep will benefit from turnip--asks about the drilled wheat and common wheat--ought to be ripe by the 8th or 10th of June--there are two kinds of wheat in drills at Union--inquires if Plaster of Paris was spread--hides of the dead cattle to be tanned by the old man Jack--skins of the dead sheep--Mulatto Will making shoes--Mrs. Fanny Washington--four missing heads of tobacco--Mr. Whitting--surveying in the fall--Mr. Minor--hopes to be at Mt. Vernon by the 10th of June--selling of a horse--health of slaves discussed--Sam, Doll, several spinners, Ditcher Charles--awaiting the arrival of the Peggy and the white thorn plants and Mr. Lear's fruit trees--high price of flour--embargo.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington lists and describes lands that he owns on the Ohio, East side; on the Great Kanhawa; west of the Ohio; in Kentucky; in the State of Pennsylvania; and the Great Dismal Swamp--with acreage and asking prices of each--comments by Washington--he \"will let them go\" if sold together for £ 50,000, although separately they are valued higher--there follows a paragraph of description for each of the 8 tracts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCrops labouring under drought--2 or 3 fine rains have fallen in Philadelphia in past week--unfavorable account of the drilled wheat--great change and decrease in number of sheep since George Washngton's leaving 5 years ago--average fleece from 5 pounds down to 2 pounds--ship Peggy arrived in George Town with the white thorn trees and Mr. Lear's fruit trees--enclosed list for gardener--fence around slave quarters at Union farm--sent oats--on next vessel Washington will send paper for the house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests that Deakins endeavor to put a stop to trespassing on north part of Woodstock Manor in Montgomery County, Md. which fell to Washington's share in division of William Sprigg's property--also requests information on tenants and farms on his share.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Deakins for trees imported in the \"Peggy\"--but season probably too far advanced for them to live--enclosed is note to Francis Deakins regarding Washington's land in Woodstock Manor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGlad to hear of rains--will give a different appearance to oats and flax--rains may enliven corn and buck wheat--fears for any grass that may have been cut--little is expected from white bent grass--save as many of the other grasses for seed--drilled wheat and common wheat--deception with respect to potatoes (210 bushels instead of 418) is an example of how little others can be trusted, black or white--Washington knows of the existence of place in Alexandria where pilfered items can be sold--corn--clover--turnip seeds--midlings and ship stuff--Mr. Douglass--will not be at Mt. Vernon until at least the end of the month.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLambs were not to be sold--if any were, Washington never received the money--plans for the selling/care of the sheep--never kill the females--comments on those who would go against his plan--his absence has afforded them the opportunity--overseers not allowed to sell any animals--Mr. Stuart's selling butter--Washington never entertained an unfavorable opinion of Stuart and always a bad one of Green--Mrs. Stuart fraudulently furnishes butter for McKnight's Tavern--Mrs. Fanny Washington and the dampness of the cellar in the Alexandria house--Davis and his attendants taking a week to complete a job that should have taken a day--Mr. Oneill from Chester County--a freestone quarry near the lime kiln--Tom Davis and Muclus--Thomas Green--bad example for the carpenters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePeople write Washington with all manner of requests and he never fails to answer, despite all his public business--he requests information from Fitzgerald on matter mentioned in enclosed letter from Mr. Smith--asks him to send information and the letter back.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington plans to leave Philadelphia on Tuesday and will probably reach Mt. Vernon either Sunday or Monday--bringing two white waiters with him--one is a hostler and the other attends to Washington--tells Pearce to try the turnip seeds to prove their goodness--preparing ground for a seed that never vegitates.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington appoints [...] to collect his rents in counties of Fayette and Washington in state of Pa. The name and amount of salary left blank. Washington enclosed this power in a letter of same date to Presley Neville, desiring him to fill in name and amount himself.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContinual disappointment in collection of rents in Fayette and Washington Counties, Pa. forces Washington to place the matter in other hands--he directs Cannon to hand over list of tenants, etc. to [...]. (The name left blank in original and letterpress copy. Washington enclosed this in letter of same date to Presley Neville, leaving to his discretion the person to appoint to the task.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGW arrived in Philadelphia on Monday--travelled all day through a constant rain--sorry to hear that wet weather interupts work--especially plowing--buck wheat should be plowed in while it is still green and succulent--corn--wheat--oats looked good when he was home--hopes weather does not injure--grass--scythes--hay--replenished with good seed--scratched in with harrows, or rakes with iron teeth--hopes for considerable profit from meadow ground--Capt. Conway of Alexandria sells 400 pounds worth of hay annually--planting corn at Mill swamp not for the sake of the crop but to prepare for grass--the bridge leading to McKoy's house--those parts of the large meadow enclosure at Union farm to be set with grass as soon as possible--fine timothy--instructs Pearce to write memorandums to remind himself of Washington's directions--Mrs. Fanny Washington taking possession of Alexandria house--Mr. Oneill--quarry--send butter and wood to Mrs. F. Washington--measuring of stone--Peter--mules--last Oct., Washington supplied all farms with a complete set of plow beasts (horses or mules)--raising mules for value--night rides and treading wheat will deprive Washington of foals--Lancaster--mares bought for breeding put to work and other rascally treatment by overseers--Sarah--Mr. Lund Washington's receipt for 500 pounds--has heard of illness of Pearce's eldest daughter--should be prepared for the unfortunate event--is satisfied with Pearce's conduct--list of Washington's favorite objectives--Mrs. Washington requests one dozen of the best hams and half dozen midlings of bacon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShip Passport written in Dutch and English, signed by George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, from the schooner Elizabeth, dated July 14, 1794.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrequent rains, not too heavy or too long, will be the making of the corn and buck wheat--directions for plowing wet fields--examine the shocks of wheat frequently--inquires of the quantity and quality of oats--timothy--clover--give John the gardener a dollar on the last day of every month, provided he behaves well--is glad to hear that Pearce's daughter is feeling better--wants to know why Betty Davis and Doll are more than half their time on the sick list--care of grass seeds--little garden by the salt house--Crow, McKoy and Butler.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCultivation in corn of the lots in the Mill swamp--corn is not so much an object with Washington as meadow--rushes, alders and other shrubs--inquires of the corn (grown, shoot well and look promising)--particular care taken with the seed of rare ripe corn Washington sent home--Butler--grass seed sown with flax at Union farm--Mr. McNeil (Oneill)--quarry--use of the young mules by the overseers and plowmen--inquiries for particular concerning Ruth, Hannah and Pegg--their being sick several weeks together.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount ledger with Bank of Alexandria (record of deposits and drafts) - holograph - 10 leaves - one page tipped in at end of ledger. This statement, dated March 20, 1821, concerns two of Washington's drafts to Samuel Washington in 1797 and 1799 for $ 1,000.00. Docketed on verso of final leaf: \"Stuart's Exers on Washington etc. Filed with Depon of Jas. K. McKenna 16 May 1821.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington has moved to German Town to escape the heat of Philadephia--has not rained at Mt. Vernon for a while--fearful that drought would damage corn--put off sowing wheat until corn fields are clean, light and in good order--preparing no more land for a crop than one can handle--whatever is attempted should be well executed as it respects crops--an essential object with every farmer ought to be the destruction of weeds--his arable and pasture ground should produce nothing but grain, pulse (if he raises them), vegetables of different sorts and grasses--timothy--inquiries about the clover which was sown with the oats at Mansion house--potatoes--Crow has been applying to Col. Ball for a place--McKoy--encourages Pearce to make an agreement with whomsoever will answer his purposes--should be industrious, sober and knowing in the management of Negroes and other concerns of the farm--someone to take the place of Thomas Green to oversee the carpenters--James, Muclus, Davis--description of this overseer--Butler--received bacon in Philadelphia--buck wheat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOats, wheat and clover at River farm--laying ground to clover as soon as possible--flour sold in Alexandria--woolen clothes for the people by the first of November--employment of all who can be spared on the new race at the mill--save time and water--sainfoin--potatoes at the Mansion house--gardener is to save as much seed as he can from the everlasting pea--this pea, when cut young, should make an excellent hay-drilled wheat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFavorable appearance of the corn--ground is in good order for wheat--buck wheat--hemp growing in the vineyard--inquires to the appearance of the potatoes--Kate (wife of Will) at Muddy Hole wishes to serve the Negro women (as a granny) on the estate--pay of 12 to 15 pounds per year--in the George Town Gazette it is written that holders of shares in the Potomac Company (treasurer William Hartshorn) are to give 12 pounds sterling per share--Washington holds 5 shares--Col. Lyles Bond--Crow and McKoy--comments on replacing them--Green--Butler--rare ripe corn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWorkers for the new mill race--comments on the newly hired overseer--Mason--Pine going to school in Alexandria--may fall into bad habits or company there--Mr. Butler--incompetent in his present position--inquires if Groves is married or single--asks about the turnips--inquires after Pearce's youngest and eldest daughters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington asks Lewis to send money from rents to payment of William Pearce in Alexandria, also rental accounts--rents may be applied to purchasing leases, but 10% won't be derived from money advanced--discusses terms of real estate transactions--transfer of leases illegal under Mr. Muse--pleased with Lewis's disposal of Bath and Winchester houses and lots and land on Potomac River, but wishes Lewis had sent the conditions under which they had been let--sends his love, and Martha's, to Mrs. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCol. Lyles bond--gives instructions on writing responses to his inquiries--drilled wheat and barley--the culture of the latter is more profitable than the former--directions for dealing with the ague and fever--Mr. Gunnel--Col. Simms of Alexandria--people have taken liberties with Washington's timber and wood during his absence--Mr. Pierce Bailey--selling a tract of land for 1500 pounds--discusses payment--Mr. Gill of Alexandria--Washington agrees to putting a still at Mt. Vernon--Pearce should contact Mr. Stuart if he has questions--young Boatswain.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeals with the estate of Mrs. Margaret Green Savage, and of her husband Dr. William Savage--Washington relates outline of case still under litigation, but refers Trenor to Rev. Mr. Bryan Fairfax as the one who has best knowledge of case and is still active in it as trustee--tells Trenor \"I have no more right to intermeddle in the Judicial proceedings of the Courts in this Country than you have.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Pyne wishes to be employed at Mt. Vernon--Washington leaves the issues in Pearce's hands--has enclosed a certificate for Mr. Butler--discusses his dismissal--directions for removing the Negro quarters at Union and River farms--warns Pearce not to wait too long.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReturns [unnamed] pamphlets herewith--thanks for perusal of them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCol. Lyle's bond is discussed--Washington approves of Pearce's sowing early (or distilled) wheat at different seasons to discover the best for it--double headed wheat at Union farm--heavy rains--problems as a result of it--drains in all the fields that need it--Pearce has the ague and fever--young Boatswain--Washington warns that yellow fever may possibly be in Baltimore.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington left German Town yesterday and arrived in Philadelphia--Thomas Green has quit of his own accord--Old Bishop should be taken care of--a decision about employing Pyne should be made without much more delay--McKoy--asks about the appearance of the stone quarry--possible replacement for Green--Washington hopes to get to Mt. Vernon before Nov.--may not be possible because of rebellion in the West (Whiskey Rebellion)--Mrs. Fanny Washington requests boards for a corn house--Mrs. Washington requests some artichoke seeds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington mentions a new road and that Pearce is to oversee it--has engaged a Scotchman to replace Green--he is to have Green's house, garden, etc.--James Donaldson and his family will embark for Mt. Vernon on the ship Capt. Mitchell--other directions and requests in regard to the new carpenter--Pyne--is sorry to hear of Butler's illness--GW leaves Tuesday for Carlisle--still hopes to be at Mt. Vernon before Congress meets.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington is glad to find that seeding of wheat is over--problems with the new road spoken of in last letter--Mr. Thompson Mason--advantages of new road for him--gives reasons for the construction of the new road--Crow--unproductivity of the ferries--questions if he will receive any advantage from the new public road.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMemorandum detailing a work contract with Mount Vernon carpenter James Donaldson, including his allowances for food, moving expenses, use of tools, use of a house, garden, and cow, and the privilege of the occasional absence, in exchange for his work. Donaldson was a white overseer of the slave carpenters at Mount Vernon.  Washington hired him for his \"sober and industrious\" nature, but soon learned that he was not a competent overseer.  Washington repeatedly wrote to his overseer at the time, William Pearce on the subject of Donald's inability to manage slave labor and Donaldson left Mount Vernon by November 1795.  Autograph letter signed by Washington and Donaldson, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington is 55 miles from Philadelphia on his way to Carlisle--comments that neither he nor Pearce is familiar with the management of buck wheat--on his current travel, Washington sees the crop on the whole road--it is cut down and remains in the field in very small cocks--presumes they will stay that way until the seed gets perfectly ripe--the potatoes too were every where digging.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington informs Pearce that he will not be at Mt. Vernon until spring--tells Pearce not to delay his trip to the Eastern Shore--disperse the stock which may be endangered by the winter--no more hogs put up for pork than such as are of fit age and size.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington returned to Philadelphia on Tuesday last--he expresses confidence in Pearce's care, judgment and integrity--repeats his objectives--regular course of crops; introduce grass where proper; make meadows and hedges; recover exhausted fields; improve stock--large dairies; make hay--these are much more desirable to Washington than to push the best fields out of their regular course in order to increase the next, or any other, year's crop of grains--which would eventually ruin the fields--expresses sorrow over the loss of Pearce's daughter--also, Paris and Jupiter have died--Pyne--McKoy--Washington does not expect much (in the way of overseeing the carpenters) from James Donaldson--Col. William Washington of Westmoreland--Washington repeats his observance of Donaldson--Green--housing the new family in the Green hosue--fodder was gotten in good time--corn yield--wants to know quantity of buck wheat--sorry to find that fly found in the wheat demands immediate threshing--wants Pearce to experiment with price of wheat in grain form or flour--cabins and quarters at Union farm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePotatoes and corn are likely to turn out well--keep enough buck wheat and potatoes for seed--it is miserable for a farmer to be obliged to purchase his seeds--exchanging may be useful--prices for wheat and flour in Alexandria--Sally Green and her distressed circumstances--James Donaldson into the Green house--Pyne was more a talker than [a worker]--fall plowing--cutting up the fallen timber--hogs for sale--culled sheep--Mr. Hawkins left sundry cuttings of valuable grape vines at Mr. Lund Washington's--cultivate corn and rye--conserving trees at the Mansion house--clearing fields at Dogue-run.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosed thirteen hundred dollars--a bond from Mr. Lund Washington--fifty pounds to go to the charity school at the Academy in Alexandria--Washington's annual subscription of ten pounds to the Rev. Mr. Davis--incumbent of the Episcopal Church in Alexandria--Mr. Herbert.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives William A. Washington the desired information on seminaries and colleges to which he could send his children--one in \"this place\" seems to be doing Washington Custis no good at all--British overlooker of carpenters at Mt. Vernon seems unable to handle hands under him; Mr. Pearce might have to replace him--is there any chance of getting man spoken of before for the job?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to Col. William Washington of Westmoreland--the easy and simple manners of Donaldson make him unfit as an overseer of the Negro carpenters--he should, however, instruct Isaac and the boy Jem in the principles of making and repairing all kinds of farming implements--quarters for a new carpenter overseer--Mrs. Fanny Washington--descriptions of people who Washington thinks should be obliged to stay at his Alexandria house--Doctor Craik--which wines to serve his guests--claret, madeira for very extraordinary circumstances--the use of his Mt. Vernon home by curious people--hogs for pork--some bacon for the Mansion--omission of McKoy not to measure his potatoes--Washington wants to compare the crop of corn and the crop of potatoes together--whether it is better to sell wheat as grain or flour--Mr. Minor--Col. Lyles--enclosed money to discharge Washington's bond to Mr. Lund Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington discovers that it is more profitable to sell wheat after being ground into flour--Sally Green is cautioned against dealing with Washington's Negroes--grubbing--leaving clumps of trees when clearing--corn will be much better than if growing among single trees--wants the total account of all farms of the corn--wants sheds with brick foundation, at Dogue-run erected for the work horses, oxen, etc.--will send four or five bushels of clover seed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProblems with the bond to Mr. Lund Washington--Mr. John Mercer--Mr. Randolph--asks not to have any more smith's work done there in the future--wages due soon--prices of flour (super-fine and fine)--crop of fodder has been great--should have a great deal of hay for sale--feeding of Washington's stock--potatoes and turnips--experiment with fattening bullocks--punishing trespassers on Washington's four mile run tract--progress on the new race at the mill--James Donaldson--treatment of visitors--use of wine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInstructs Lear to look in trunks at Mount Vernon for papers concerning the Potomac Company. Supports pushing forward navigation of river, seeks opinion of English engineer [William] Weston, also may consult [Richard] Claiborne's engineer. Acknowledges the opposition to Potomac Company plans.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eClearing ground for next year--asks if it would be better to have it well grubbed rather than cleaning the ground thoroughly--treatment of other like fields--No. 6 at Muddy hole--corn holes at the Mansion--orchards--directions on fences surrounding corn--clearing of woods--crop rotation--hopes Allison turns out well--possibly who Crow spent much of his time--erecting shed for the cattle by the new barn at Union farm--new sheds at Dogue-run--gathering thorn berries--Oneil quarrying stone at Mt. Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTotal amount of corn crop is 1639 barrels--stock gets 22 barrels per week--14 barrels weekly to the Negroes--totalling 233 barrels more than is made--it is from corn and wheat that Washington expects to pay overseers' wages and everything that needs to be bought--asks about the amount of oats that have been threshed--quantity of potatoes compared with that of corn to determine cultivation for next year--wants to hasten the manufacturing of all wheat due to the price increase--asks about the completion of the mill race--repairing the barn at Muddy hole--before the new barn at River farm is undertaken--brick foundations for the sheds at Dogue-run--is glad to hear so good account of Donaldson--spinning of wool--clean and dirty--allowance of provision for gardener and his wife--Peter--Mr. Lear of George Town--Col. Fitzgerald.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington forwards some papers to Lear relative to the Potomac River. He includes a drawing by a Mr. Claiborn describing a new method of lowering and raising boats without locks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFencing the ground at the Mansion house for corn--rotations for Dogue-run, Muddy hole and River farms--putting oats and clover in the ground where buck wheat grew this year--leaving two or three clumps of trees when clearing the wood at No. 5 at Dogue-run--for the purpose of shade and ornament--importance of reviewing old letters--carpenters preparing frames, shingles, etc., for putting in more dormant windows in the back of the stables at Mansion house--Washington hopes that with favorable weather the fall plowing is in great forwardness--house Frank and Lucy being idle when not at their specific tasks--cucumber tree--Mrs. Washington sending a present to the gardener's wife--death of Austin--Mrs. Stiles sending his Mare and all his things to Mt. Vernon--shrubs sustaning injury from the deer--preserving the pork--old Butler--honey locust seed--Doll at the ferry--price of flour in Philadelphia still at ten dollars a barrel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComments on Pearce's health--hopes that all the oat grounds will be in good order for early seeding--allotment of oats for Washington's horses when he comes to Mt. Vernon--asks about a fallen chimney that injured some Negro children--Doll at the ferry--ableness to work--rotation of crops at Dogue-run--asks about two plows that were sent to Mt. Vernon earlier--asks if they have been used yet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFall in prices of wheat and flour--inclosure for corn at the Mansion house--other fences and gates--Washington's plans for the two sheds at Dogue-run--Irish potatoes--will send a bushel and a half of clean honey locust seed--directions for these--French Will--Washington's supposed promised of freedom after seven years of service--Dick at Dogue-run.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDespite probable increase in value of lands because of great immigration, Washington has decided to sell his lands west of Allegheny mountains due to troubles with tenants and collecting rent--he gives Shreve first choice at land in Fayette County [Pa.] on which he now lives--specifies terms--if nothing is decided by the end of February, Washington will feel free to sell land Shreve is on to another.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington discusses discrepency with Miller's receipt--price of flour fell before Washington's was made ready for the market--wheat crop over all the U.S. was extremely short--price should rise again before the warm weather--Doctor Stuart--Col. Ball--inquires about the treading floor in the new barn at Dogue-run--a general rule being of leaving either single trees or clumps--gardener is allowed a fifth of what is sold from the nursery--death of Bishop--providing victuals and clothing for Donaldson's son--Donaldson should teach Isaac and the boy Jem in the principles of implements--filling up gullies--French's Will--Washington not too concerned with hunting him up--only as an example--Broad Creek--Bladensburgh--upper Marlborough--procuring seeds for the gardener--St. Foin--Mr. Lear--furze seed--Cale or cole seed--asks if the ferry people will have the field at Mansion house for corn--rotation--Mr. Lund Washington--indebted for fish--Austin.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington sends her a copy of Jefferson's \"Notes of Virginia\" [Notes on the State of Virginia]--cannot find \"Dr. Franklin's Strictures on the abuse of the press\" among his remaining volumes of the Bee--he hopes to see her at dinner tomorrow.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCedar making a good hedge--cedar berries--proper season for removing cedar trees--had success when removing them in a deep frost--wants to experiment with keeping hogs in sties from pigs--death of old Betty.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Styles--Austin--Washington doubts that the little old field at the ferry could be got in order in time for oats and clover--use it for corn, wheat and clover--agrees with the arrangement of fields Nos. 1, 3, and 6 at Muddy hole--immediate profit is not so much an object with Washington as the restoration of worn out and gullied fields--old clover lot planted with potatoes--manure the bad parts--advertising the horse and jack--can stand at last year's rate's--wheat fields covered with a thin layer of snow--has enclosed garden seeds for Ehler.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSurveying the four mile run--Mr. [Lund] Washington and Mr. Terret--Moses Ball--likely Washington will have more than 100 bushels of oats to spare--had hoped for three to four thousand--hopes the price will be higher than half a crown by the end of April--transplanting young cedars--make hedges--preparing a seed--lucern--use of a heavy harrow with sharp teeth--linnen to cloath the negroes--proper care and attention given to the bacon--Smith--Old Butler--tedious execution of work by the carpenters--Betty.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington received Pearson's letter with 1st volume and part of 2nd of Memoirs of Academy of Arts and Sciences -- gives his thanks to members of the Academy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington has spoken to Mr. William Weston, an English engineer, about Weston's visiting the falls of the Potomac. Working \"on the Canal, between the Waters of Susquehanna \u0026amp; the Schuylkill [sic]\" Weston will be arriving via Baltimore. Washington regrets that it is too late for Weston to arrange to meet Lear at the confluence of the Shenendoah and the Potomac, as Lear had wished.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington was afraid the open weather (frost) would have injured the wheat--expenses of the estate covered by wheat--rolling the bad parts of a field--questions Pearce's surveying assessment of a plot--commiting a jack to the Eastern Shore--Mr. Charles Lee--Mr. Pearse Bailey--land property is rising fast in value--the number of emigrants--Col. Washington--oznabrigs--the Trial--Capt. Hand--high price of clover seed--scaley bark hiccory nut--Illinois nut--honey locust seed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSelling all the fish to one man is best--if Mr. Smith will give five shillings per one thousand for herring and twelve shilling in hundred for shad, Pearce had better enter into a written agreement with him--surveying the boundries--Mr. [Lund] Washington--cedar berries--oznabrigs--flax--Mr. Bayley--price of lands--especially those convenient to the federal city.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegarding some of Ball's land which he wants to sell to the government to build an arsenal--Col. Pickering thinks the price too high and situation too low down--Washington doesn't want to say anything more to the Secretary of War lest anyone think he is influenced by family connection--has never seen any such act passed by Virginia legislature as Ball mentioned in his letter of 19 December.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington expresses feelings of humility at praise of his work in Revolution and in the government--he gives all credit to \"the Great ruler of events\" and \"kind Providence.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWheat on the ground is in so unpromising a way--inquires to the look of the barley--roller--French's Paul--pains taken to apprehend and bring him to punishment--Dick--Betty Davis--Sarah, possibly a spinner at the Mansion, in childbed--purchase of one thousand yards of German oznabrigs--lucern seed to be had in Alexandria--new overseer at Mansion house--Allison--inquires about the price of flour in Alexandria--both superfine and fine are up again in Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOn the Sloop Harmony--Capt. Ellwood--Washington has sent 972 1/2 yards of oznabrigs--Mrs. Fanny Washington---Col. Gilpin--Washington has also included various seeds--some rare and valuable--turnips--chiccory--botany bay grass seeds--requests that the gardener use his utmost skill and care--cabbage--lucern--preparing for its arrival--Sammy is to supply the place of Bristol--Cyrus, a dower slave--the children of Daphne--Mr. Smith--one purchaser for the fish--Mrs. Fanny Washington, Dr. Stuart and Mr. Lund Washington--Gray--India hemp--Pair graffs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNew overseers are turning out well--Grove--Allison--Washington has received twenty pounds of lucern seed--eight pounds of lucern and the like quantity of clover mixed to the acre--grasses ought to be sown on clean and well prepared ground--Betty Davis and Pearce's having difficulty distinguishing between real and feigned sickness--Paul--Mr. Dulany--artichokes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Pierce Bailey--land on difficult run--inquiry of the new meadow at Dogue-run--affects of the winter weather on the growing grain, the grass and the fields which are to be sown and planted--Moses at the mill-- Tom and Ben--coopering--Gray--Isaac making ploughs--Donaldson--gardener attending to pease--an English gentleman, named Strickland--red wine and madeira--Mrs. Fanny Washington--porter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCarter Ben at the River farm, laid up many weeks--potatoe plan experiment--impediments from the weather in sowing oats--winter grain should now show its spring appearance--roller-cutting small grain before it is suffered to get too ripe--honey locust seed--advertising of Paul.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington does not expect to be at Mt. Vernon by Sunday--the roads through Maryland are impassible and business in the federal city has detained him--injured parts of meadow should be resown--if that, or the other meadows, were once well taken with timothy, floods would not wash of[f] the soil.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Calculation of the number of Bricks wanting for the Barn at River Farm\" --Bricks for barn at River Farm.  Sketch is for barn at Dogue Run Farm.  -total number of bricks for each section of the new barn--sketch of barn placement and surrounding grounds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGrain and grass have benefitted by the late rains--flour in the mill is to be inspected--poor prices.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWheat and grass continue to mend--warm weather and rain--also brought on oats--disposing of flour--midlings and ship stuff--Davenport--mill account for last year--the boy at the mill to go to the garden at Mansion house--two deaths in the family--one of them a young fellow--McKoy--Green--Davis--fence at Dogue-run to enclose the barn--the number of bricks required for the barn in the Neck (River farm).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington has enclosed sketches of the barn to be built at River farm--2 inch planks of white oak for the threshing floor--1 inch and a quarter pine plank for the lower floor of the graineries--other directions for construction--Mr. Stuart and the making of bricks--asks of the character of the carpenter who built Mrs. Peak's barn--honey locust plants--speaks of a book which contains information on these--Pekan or Illinois nut-plants sent by a gentleman from Jamaica--Doctor Craik--Cooper Jack.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCrops in need of rain--plenty of rain in Philadelphia--need for bread in Europe will raise wheat prices--wants to plant a good many potatoes--buck wheat--white homony bean is very productive--corn--cutting the forward wheat in good season--Dr. Stuart-transplanting the honey locust--speaks of a disorder in the horses.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington encloses an advertisement which he plans to put in various gazettes and newspapers -- he confides in secrecy his plan to rent his farms \u0026amp; the dower slaves -- he may even interest associations in England or Scotland in farms through advertisements in gazettes -- the intermarriage of dower negroes with others and those on neighboring farms will cause affecting \u0026amp; trying consequences, so Washington cautions Stuart to make no mention of the plan for the present -- he doesn't care to rent farms to \"our country farmers\" because they wear out the land and little else -- he wants Stuart ask in confidence British merchants in Alexandria and Dumfries about the scheme -- Washington mentions Eliza (\"Betsy\") Custis's marriage and gives his evaluation of the groom, Mr. Thomas Law -- thinking of G.W.P. Custiss interests, Washington asks Stuart whether there might have been an erroneous division of negroes for Mr. Thomas Peter for his wife's (Martha Custis's) share.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDetails on the shingles--additional directions for the barn--removal of all the cabins at River and Union farms--wants to punish the thief who robbed the meat house at Mt. Vernon--Nathan suspected of this sort formerly--Postilion Joe has been caught in similar practices--Sam would not be restrained if he saw an opening to do the like.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington hopes that it rained at Mt. Vernon--insect--distemper among horses--selling hay in Alexandria--Mr. Halley--reducing a lot in Alexandria for an allay--enclosed a newspaper containing some ideas on the culture of potatoes--making them into bread--James Butler--the Academy in Alexandria--Rev. Mr. Muir.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed from George Washington to Tobias Lear, personal secretary of George Washington, regarding the purchase of bank shares on his behalf. Addressed on verso in holograph with intact seal and docket in Tobias Lear's writing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpeaks of rains which brought disasters--young mule killed--shells gathered for lime--filling between the logs of the cabins with clay--wheat--the scab--the rust--gullies at the Mansion house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington plans to come to Mt. Vernon about the middle of the month--dormant windows on each side of the pediment--front side of the stable--Donaldson--grain and hay--Davy's lost lambs--very suspicious appearance--he has some sly, cunning and roguish negroes under him--asks how Ben at the mill is employed--Ruth and Ben at the River farm--both Pearce and Groves are ill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington asks Lewis whether he has purchased any of the Berckley or Frederick leases--is he going to?--directs him to send money collected and names of persons as \"I am in want, and have only deprived myself of the use of it from the hope of its laying the foundation of a batter annuity; which my heavy expenditures very much need.\" \"Unless business should require my attendance at the Seat of government sooner it is probable I shall remain at this place until the end of September-\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses second wheat field at Davy's field on Dogue-run farm--directions for plowing-destruction by storms in GW's locale-chance for wheat next year in Davy's field is hurt by corn-plowing green buck wheat, then sowing wheat thereon immediately, for an experiment-collect money due for flour sold.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSaving sufficient clover seed--sowing wheat as soon as ground is in order--requests the length and breadth of the two pavements between the steps of the middle door and those of the end doors of the Mansion house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrequent and hard rains--effect on the forward corn--all the wheats and oats are in--Washington wishes the hay was in also--Donaldson is leaving--requests that Pearce hire the carpenter recommended by Col. William Washington (Washington's nephew)--John Neale can have Donaldson's house and garden.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlowing Davy's field at Dogue-run--clover being well turned in by good plows and good plowmen--same with the buck wheat--taking the worker force and applying it to another farm that is ready for plowing--barley--Washington asks about the wheat which has already been threshed--asks Pearce to send two bushels of the early wheat to him--Mr. Kitt--900 bushels of oats for sale--Pearce has sold 300--overseers for Union and Dogue-run farms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiss Betsy Custis--an enclosed letter for her--a cover letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSowing wheat in ground that is not ready for its reception--sowing the lot by the spring, where potatoes are growing, with lucern--abuse of plows--checked by the overseers--constant repair by Isaac--character of Mr. Neale.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePearce has recommenced seeding--more favorable weather--all the wheat, sowed by the middle of the month, should be in the ground in good season--Washington fears that Davy's field, at Dogue-run, was too wet to sow--such land as [his], when plowed wet, always bakes hard--expects to set out in two or three days for Mt. Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington asks Page's advice on what should be done about renting or selling land and in working with the writer of a letter Washington encloses--desires to sell share in Dismal Swamp--it is more expensive than productive. This draft written in the hand of secretary Bartholomew Dandridge, with additions by Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePostilion Joe--Washington does not expect to reach Philadelphia before Tuesday afternoon--wheat would be a heavy loss should the weavil get into it--let no time be lost in getting it out of the straw and ground up as fast as the mill is able to do it--take the corn out of the field as soon as it can be safely done--gathering white thorn berries--the sooner the potatoes are up and secured the better--trimming the Lombardy Poplar and the Yellow Willow.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePearce had been sick, but has since recovered--fly is found in the wheat--expresses disappointment with the Englishman overseer--a certificate for Donaldson--hedging--Washington suspects that Pearce can have no dependence on the berry of the white thorn from his friend in Newcastle--after viewing the hedges from Christiana to Wilmington, Washington does not believe that a gallon of seed could be gathered--pamphlet on the subject of manures--death of the trusty old negro Jack--replacing him--Allison.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington wants to enclose all his crops with live fences--asks that Pearce attend to them with as much care as a field of Indian corn--wants to tend less ground--manure and cultivate the smaller quantity higher--English thorn--honey locust--cedar hedge--directions on hedging--Lombardy poplar--Capt. Ellwood--Mr. Hartshorn or Col. Gilpins--has sent 28 1/2 pounds of chiccory seed--directions for sowing--enclosed a small sketch showing the course of a new road--asks Pearce to urge the miller to grind the wheat as fast as he can--inquires about the look of the growing crops and if an overseer for Union farm has been acquired.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSickness among the negroes--diminishing prospect of a good crop of corn--breaking up the fields for the ensuing crop--preparing the shelters--for the horses at River farm--asks about Neale--list of work for the carpenters--Isaac and Joe--enclosed copy of the invoices of the oznabrigs and blankets--seine twine--payment of Pearce and the overseers--Peter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington says he knows nothing further on subject of extract on other side [which is not on our copy]--asks Morris to let him know what answer to give Commissioners of Federal City--\"Their credit I know has been stretched to its utmost limits in order to keep the wheels moving even in the slow \u0026amp; unprofitable manner in which they have turned.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMaterials for hedging--cedar berries--explains his opinion of tilling less land and increasing the quality of the crops--manure--growing grain looks well--hogs put up for porke.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe sickness at Mt. Vernon is abating-tells Pearce to encourage Cyrus to persevere-he is to use money from last year's flour and corn to pay any debts-good price for wheat in Philadelphia-seine twine-Peter choosing two more mules.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington fears Pearce is unwell--price of flour is good--Washington can buy twine in Philadelphia, but no vessel is bound for the Potomack before the river closes--gives some suggestions (including hiring the landing out) should Pearce not be able to get twine from Alexandria in time.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington introduces Capt. Myers to Lear--wants to know if Myers will be employed as engineer and superintendent for lock navigation by the Directors of the Potomac Company--Lear can determine whether his testimonials as architect and knowledge of locks, etc. is sufficient.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMemorandum in the hand of George Washington with dimensions of architecdtural details in and around the house -- piazza at west door: brick pavement between the tiles 5 feet 3 inches by 9 feet 6 inches; tiles are 12\" square; stone margin around them of 6\" on outer edge, 9\" on inner next the house. --gives measurements of windows in the new room; the Venetian window is given in exact detail; the two smaller (or end windows); the dimensions of the chimney in the new room in detail.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe Mount Vernon farm manager, William Pearce, sends President Washington a memorandum listing some of the room dimensions in the Mansion. Specifically, he includes \"The hight of the Rooms up staires \u0026amp; garrett; the blue room; room over the small dining room; the room the Marques Delafiat [Marquis de Lafayette] Lodged In; the Yellow room; garret rooms; garden gate; gate front of lawn; kitching [kitchen] garden gate; cellar windows.\" Docketed \"Dimentions [Dimensions] of the Rooms upstairs and the Gates and the cellar windows\". A second memorandum, \t\npossibly in the hand of Tobias Lear. Notes include - of the two sides; That side which fronts the grotto 31' long, distance between corners and window; length of window; hgt of window; the chimney side, height of door, width of wall between door and chimney, sides of chimneys, height of mantle piece; ends 23 ft. wide, doors \u0026amp; windows; list of dimensions. Third document included shows height of Mr. W.'s room, size of windows, upper windows west side of M[ansion] house, size of New Room chimney, the windows on west side of cellar. Autograph document, 2 page, in hand of William Pearce (?) docketed \"The Sizes of the windows \u0026amp; C.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePartially printed invitation from President of the United States to dine at 4 pm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePearce has met with a supply of twine in Alexandria--Washington is not disposed to sell his flour for anything less than it sells in Philadelphia--Davenport should hasten the grinding--suspects that his letter to Pearce must have been opened before it reached Mt. Vernon--by persons looking for bank and post notes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDavenport is ill--decline in price of flour--price of fish--fallen timbers to the Waggoners--honey locust--inquires of the standing of the winter grain--grubbing--new road--Allison--salary to Mr. Davis--Mr. Herbert--new race at the mill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpeaks of a certain letter that accompanies two parcels of rice--gives all the information respecting their cultivation--reminds Pearce to document the time and place of the rice being put into the ground.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSickness is prevelant among the people--inquires if the grain has been covered with snow--death of Davenport--search for a replacement--Ben at the mill is sick also--salary for Mr. Davis--Mr. Herbert.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePearce has listed Dower Negroes for Washington--asks for a list of all the remaining negroes on the estate--if a replacement for the miller cannot be had, the mill can be rented on advantages terms--hopes to determine the whole amount of last year's wheat--price--repairing the Mansion house--Washington will have Venetian blinds made--Dr. Stuart--Peter--Pearce is to aid Mrs. Davenport should she decide to move to Norfolk--mentions advertisement for determining the possibility of renting the farms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington encloses an advertisement which he plans to put in various gazettes and newspapers--he confides in secrecy his plan to rent his farms and the dower slaves--he may even interest associations in England or Scotland in farms through advertisements in gazettes--the intermarriage of dower negroes with others and those on neighboring farms will cause affecting and trying consequences, so Washington cautions Stuart to make no mention of the plan for the present--he doesn't care to rent farms to \"our country farmers\" because they wear out the land and little else--he wants Stuart to ask in confidence British merchants in Alexandria and Dumfries about the scheme--Washington mentions Eliza (\"Betsy\") Custis's marriage and gives his evaluation of the groom, Mr. Thomas Law--thinking of G.W.P. Custis's interests, Washington asks Stuart whether there might have been an erroneous division of negroes for Mr. Thomas Peter for his wife's (Martha Custis's) share .\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOn February 10, 1796, upon learning of his eldest step-granddaughter's engagement to Thomas Law, George Washington writes this letter of congratulations to him. Washington's fatherly interest in the betrothal of Eliza \"Betsey\" Parke Custis is apparent. He expresses surprise, gives his blessing, and invites the couple to visit Philadelphia after the ceremony. Thomas Law earned his fortune in India and met Washington's step-granddaughter shortly after his arrival in America. The couple was married the following month, on March 21, 1796.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington is under no apprehension of falling price of flour--wishes to rent the mill after the current crop of wheat is manufactured--250 dollars is not sufficient rent--Mr. Digges--Col. Fitzgerald--tenants near Mrs. French's must pay more than 20/. rent for every acre of tillable land--printer in Alexandria does not have enough types for the advertisement--repairs to the north end of the Mansion--Caesar has been absent six days--renting the farms--Pearce is entertaining doubts of remaining another year.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington has sent by Capt. Hand, a cask of clove seed and a small box of Apple graffs--apples are of a most extraordinary size--purchasing shares in the Bank of Alexandria.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScarcity of corn and its high price--new ground at Mansion house--trimming the trees--price of flour and calculations when to sell--renting the mill--100 pounds per year would fall far short--Mrs. French--frost and the look of the winter grain--Allison--Col. Ball--Mr. Robert Lewis--sending out the jacks--Thomas Allison--winter has been open and mild-selling hay.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresident Washington presents a small color minature bust portrait of himself by the Marchioness de Brehan, with his compliments, to Anne Willing Bingham, the wife of Senator William Bingham. \"Not for the representation.--Not for the value;-- but as the production of a fair hand the offering is made and the acceptan[ce] of it is requested.--\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter regarding plantation management.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOn the Commerce, Washington will send eight bushels of field pea, chiccory and eight bushels of winter vetch--directions for the cultivation--wind blowing down trees--selling the flour--Mr. Minor has recommended a Mr. Darnes as a tenant--Mr. Gill and renting the mill--inquires of the dimensions and details on the chimney in the new room at the Mansion.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Pearce of Sarah Green's distress--if she is in real distress, Pearce should afford her some relief--do not send her money--Washington suspects she may be rigging herself rather than obtaining necessaries for her family--if she cannot support her children, she should bind them to good masters and mistresses who will teach them a trade.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Lear--price of Pease (flour) due to European accounts--Mr. Smith--tells Pearce to sell all wheat including midlings and ship stuff--high winds destroying the fences--renting jacks--Peter--Mr. Lewis--hopes the gardener tried the apples graffs--bad season at the fishery.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington to his nephew, Robert Lewis regarding his method of collecting rents. He also mentions that he tries to avoid litigation, when speaking of a land dispute between neighbors Ariss and McCormick and himself. He ends with a note about his \"Jack\" or donkey, explaining it was too late to send out for breeding this season.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMaria and Charles Washington are unwell--Dr. Craik--since the wheat crop was so bad, it would be unlucky to have also missed the best market for flour--asks Pearce to inquire to Mr. Christie of the character of Mr. Joseph Gallop and his brothers--renting River farm--repairs to the Mansion--Mr. Robert Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes his condolences on the death of Bassett's sister, Fanny Bassett Washington Lear--Tobias Lear recently met in Philadelphia with Washington--they discussed, and now Washington writes about, disposition of the children [of Fanny B. Washington and G.A. Washington]--Washington always intended to take Fayette under his care but now decided it better to keep Fanny's children together--final decision to be postponed \"until I bid adieu to public life\"--children are all now at Mount Vernon. [Tobias Lear's wife, Fanny Bassett Washington Lear, has died, leaving 3 children by her 1st husband G.A. Washington. These were Anna Maria, George Fayette and Charles Augustine Washington. Lear himself had one son, Benjamin Lincoln Lear by his first wife.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDrought continues--the prospect for good crops of small grains is unpromising--Washington wishes the loss in grain may be made up in fishing--fall in the price of flour--Mr. Robert Lewis--Mr. Hughes--Joseph Gallop--renting River farm--inquires of the prospect of fruit--lucern seed--chiccory and clover--Maria and Charles have got well again.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington sends invoice and bill of lading \"for the long expected Seeds (which by the bye have cost me at least four times as much as I expected).\" Requests Lear to forward the seeds to his Mount Vernon manager William Pearce, \"the season for sowing the Peas and succory being already far advanced.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBetween April and May of 1796, George Washington exchanged letters with Virginia statesman Edward Carrington about the context and expectations set forth by the Constitution. After much political debate, the Jay treaty had been approved by the Senate, but the House of Representatives was withholding funding. John Adams and Thomas Jefferson were setting the stage for the next presidential election and it was a time of intense discussions about politics and the public good. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eUnderstanding that these discussions were an important step in the relationship between the government and the citizens, Washington wrote to Carrington explaining his perspective on these issues: \"Whatever my own opinion may be on this, or any other subject, interesting to the Community at large, it always has been, and will continue to be, my earnest desire to learn, and to comply, as far as is consistent, with the public sentiment; but it is on great occasions only, and after time has been given for cool and deliberate reflection, that the real voice of the people can be known.\"\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWashington reflected on the fact that the current debates were not about the Treaty itself, but whether or not there should be a treaty. He wrote a similar letter to Maryland statesman, Charles Carroll on the same day.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington will give the application of Mr. Thomas Freeman the same impartial consideration as other applicants for job of surveyor of western boundaries under new treaties--he mentions the election of Mr. Thomas Sprigg as representative from Maryland--Washington makes a lengthy discussion of opposition in House of Representatives to the Jay Treaty--he opines that the country must stay out of European wars in order first to build up its strength and become a 1st rate power.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDrought still continues--has had good rain in Philadelphia--grain and grass in [those] parts look well--Pearce is near the completion of corn--planting--sowing peas and chiccory--winter vetch carefully preserved until Autumn--depreciation of flour price--result of House of Representatives--Mr. Robert Lewis--Messers Bennett and Watts--Washington has sent two dozen Windsor chairs for the new room.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRain has fallen, but cold and drying winds have reduced its effect--frosts injuring the fruit--clover seed perished as a result of the drought--need for the crop and high price of seed--constructing a lane at Dogue-run next to the overseer's house--receipts for fish--an account kept of the times the Coach Mares go the jacks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington is glad to hear that Pearce has sold all the flour--more rain in Philadelphia than at Mt. Vernon--getting supplied with good rams--Mr. Gough--Mr. Darnes--Davis raising the walls of the barn at River farm--repairing the house in the upper garden, called the School house--Paschal is reported sick six days in the week.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWeather has been seasonable of late, however, the grain and grass have received--transplanting cedar--damage of the family piece of Marquis de la Fayette, sustained as a result of the sun--Peter--the well house from the Mansion has been carried to Union farm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInterest in the progress toward creating the new Federal City. Refers to the duties of 3 commissioners who were appointed by the Continental Congress--Thomas Johnson, Daniel Carroll and David Stewart.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA pipe of wine and a box of tea sent from Philadelphia--Windsor chairs--Mr. Aimes traveling to the federal city--Mr. Lear will show him the way to Mt. Vernon--inquires of Maria and the two boys--early wheat and other small grains, peas and grasses--India hemp--expects to have many respectable visitors during his stay at Mt. Vernon, and hopes to find everything in good order.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIt is not likely that Washington will be at Mt. Vernon before the 20th--everything about the houses should be got in clean and nice order--Neal--Caroline--cleaning servants quarters--abundant supply of meat--inquires of the venetian blinds and the dormant windows in the stables--insists that Pearce mention these and the like in his reports--keep a sufficiency of oats for Washington's horses and those of his visitors--keep the grain and hay harvests from interfering with each other--Miss Nelly Custis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy in Washington's hand - Bond Matthew Ritchie to George Washington 1st June 1796 For payment of $8,820 with interest by Installments - viz. 3469.20 1st June 1797 3292.80. 1 June 1798 and 3116.40. 1 June 1799. The original, of which this is a copy, was on the 22d. of January 1798 enclosed to the Honble. James Ross of Pittsburgh, to be deposited in the Bank of Pennsylvania for Collection agreeably to the tenor thereof - (Signed) G. Washington\".\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eBond to pay $17,000 if he fails to pay $3469.20 on June 1, [1797], $3292.80 on June 1, 1798, \u0026amp; $3116.40 on June 1, 1799.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSigned by Matthew Ritchie.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWitnessed by James Ross and John Ritchie.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eReceipted June 6, 1797 for $3,469.20 by G. Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes that since Anderson didn't answer many of his queries, nothing can be decided about his employment until Washington can see him, which will be at Mt. Vernon at end of month--Washington expected him to speak with candor about his qualifications, although he is \"sensible it is not a pleasant thing for any man to speak of himself\"--as Washington will reside on the estate from now on, much work will be taken off superintendant's shoulders--Washington describes the writing of the weekly farm reports, etc. that should take only a few hours each week--he sees no need for assistant--Fredericksburg mails made up every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday evening.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWeather has been extremely wet--seeding must have gone slowly--Washington Custis writes that Mr. Stuart was very ill of a fever--Scoon--Violet--Cash--weavil is very much in Stuart's wheat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington wishes that the wheat be sown as soon as possible--Mr. Lewis--sowing the winter vetch in proper season--rape seed--inquires if Pearce received any benefit from Dr. Perkin's metallic application--search for new overseers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Impending trip to Philadelphia. Requests house be ready, especially painting done. George and Martha have been ill with colds. Mrs. Stuart was very ill, now better.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCyrus--Mr. Frestal and Mr. Lafayette--Mrs. Washington--some butter left in the cellar and some beef in a tub--James--Pearce is to clean out Washington's study and get their baggage and James on the first vessel bound for Philadelphia--Pearce's family is moving to the Mansion house--Dinah--Mr. Blagden to examine the quarry--mules for Washington's carriage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames Wilkes--Mr. Law--Mr. Alexander Smith is not able to take up his note--Pearce is to make arrangements for Smith's repaying, including interest from the time the note comes due--security of payment--Richmond made an example for the robbery he committed--severe drought--difficulty with wheat--quarters at River and Muddy-hole farms--venetian blinds--dimensions of the window frames.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eForwarded William A. Washington's letters to Mr. Philips of Andover and sends him the answers--received in years past from Sir Isaac Heard, Garter and principal king at arms, the (Washington) armorial--George Washington at the time sent him his best knowledge of Washington progenitors since their arrival in America--gave all information he possessed on subject, but knows nothing of Lawrence Washington's descendants--asks William A. Washington to give any help he can, from old papers he might have and inscriptions on tombs at old family vault at Bridge-Creek, part William's estate--\"Although I have not the least solicitude to trace our Ancestry, yet as this Gentleman (Heard) appears to interest himself in the research common civility requires that he should obtain the aids he asks ...\".  Includes letterpress copy\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDrought continues--Egyptian wheat--causey--new road--Davy and Mr. [James] Anderson--scarcity of oznabrigs in Alexandria--paints and oils--Mr. Lear--Mr. Alexander Smith--Pearce is to measure Mrs. Washington's Bed Chamber--dimensions of the chimney in the new dining room--Peter--wants the size of the blue room.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegarding Maria Washington, Lear's step-daughter. Washington asks Lear to set a date with Mr. Van Vleck, principal of a school for young ladies in Bethlehem, Penn., for Maria's arrival at the school. Wn. proposes that \"... if we were to reduce our cultivation [of wheat] ... to half the present quantity, and manure and till that half well ... our profits would be greater while the other half would be improving.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Lear-Mr. Smith's debt is to stand upon the security Pearce has placed it-inquires of the look of the winter grain and vetches--the yield of the wheat and corn-Pearce has recovered eleven dollars of James Kirk's money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes that he received no letter from Pearce which leads him to conclude that something more than common has happened--on board of Capt. Ellwood are oil, paint and oznabrigs--directions for distributing and cutting oznabrigs--dependence of the gardener's wife and Allison's wife-planting shrubs--Mr. Anderson--Washington expresses his wishes to have an icehouse prepared when ice forms--hopes Frank has taken care of the tarriers [terriers]--female in heat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWheat is beginning to heat--floor of the barn at Dogue-run has already given way--Pearce must kill and salt the pork before he leaves--also, tend to the ice house--Mr. Anderson--trimming trees--Mr. Smith--Gray the weaver--hopes the shelters for the cattle are up--Mr. Craik--Clark, an overseer prospect--Washington will send a certificate of his satisfaction in Pearce's services as a manager.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLack of rain--Mr. Alexander Smith--Mr. Lear--the ground, where ivy and wild honey suckle are to be planted, is not to be plowed beforehand--Frank, Hercules, and Cyrus--Allison--Washington is displeased with his conduct--would like the new road completed before spring--Mr. Neal continues indisposed and the carpenters do nothing--Sall, Mima and Dick are regularly returned sick--Mr. Anderson expects to arrive by the 27th--clover grass seeds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePearce's conduct during his three years has given Washington entire satisfaction--reluctantly parts with him, on account of a rheumatic affection--knowledge in farming and mode of managing [GW's] business--Washington has great confidence in Pearce's honesty, sobriety, industry and skill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington acknowledges the General Assembly's vote of thanks--he declares that his \"highest ambition has been, by faithfully and zealously serving my country to the utmost of my abilities, in all the public employments of my life, to merit the approbation of my fellow citizens.\"--he now looks forward to his return to \"private occupation in the shades of rural retirement.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes a long letter to his new manager--he has received Anderson's letter and reports--intends separating old and new cattle, etc.--approves killing old bulls--\"... it has always been my custom to supply [my table] with the best [meat]\"--permission to purchase hogs and cattle--distillery, \"the place for, and means of conducting it, is left entirely to yourself\"--cutting down trees in front of house--\"I never expected that that ground [in front of house] would give corn in proportion to the labour I meant to bestow on it--the primary objects of the cultivation are to cleanse it thoroughly of the undergrowth, and to lay it down (as mentioned in my Memorandums) to grass for Pasture, or pleasure grounds, and in order that it may be well worked and prepared for these ...\"--don't finish new road at sacrifice of crops--mill race--wants ditch and fence along this road from Mansion House enclosure to Muddy Hole to be woodland pasture for brood mares--barn floor at Dogue Run--new mill race will avoid high land, which caused leak--boats and seines to be put in order for fishing season--iron for wheel bands--raising turnips, especially Swedish--potatoes--rotation of crops--potatoes planted between corn rows--evaluation of Mr. Pearce's work--filling ice house--fear of fire at Mount Vernon, \"there is nothing that fills my mind with more apprehension when I am from home\"--encloses grape seeds and eggs of silkworm to give gardener--Mrs. Washington requests to pay particular attention to the [Bacon (?)].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning a troublesome set of false teeth that Washington was returning for repair.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes detailed instructions about the management of his farms--he has received Anderson's reports and inventory--approves placement of distillery at mill as temporary measure--discusses a new road--the dry well in cellar at north end of house to be filled with ice, leaving it open--it melted before, because it was not done correctly--pork is kept there now--he sends new red clover seed discovered by farmer in Jerseys, also potato seeds--Washington will write Landon Carter about sending peas--Anderson should exercise his own judgment on cutting back thorn hedges to thicken them--Washington mentions that Anderson's inventory indicates the loss of a large boat, which would be the second of his fishing boats to have gone missing--he notes in the Alexandria store accounts the great number of spades, etc., carpenters tools, charged to him, and he fears embezzlement--things are to be bought from merchants only on written order from Anderson, as was done in the past--ends by asking Anderson how the grain and vetch are doing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes his thanks for Carter's answers to queries--he will respond when he is not so \"occupied with the duties of my public station\"--he asks Carter to let manager, James Anderson, know whether he can get 30 bushels of peas from him, as soon as possible, because Washington always likes to have his seed on hand before he begins to prepare the ground--Washington will pay Carter as soon as delivered.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington sells his presidential horses to Elizabeth Powel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington acknowledges receipt of Andersons reports \u0026amp; letter -- Andersons opinion of the overseers is no doubt correct, and \"if the Negroes will not do their duty by fair means, they must be compelled to do it\" -- despite Washingtons policy of feeding, clothing, and caring for the slaves, they will try to shirk their work with feigned sickness especially after night walking, and must be examined promptly when claiming sickness.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes to ask Carter to inform James Anderson when peas will be delivered--he affirms Anderson's suggestion that Carter send the order by wagon to the Potomac where Washington's boat can carry it to Mount Vernon--the roads from Stafford Court House to Occoquon are in terrible shape, making this plan the most expedient--Washington will, of course, pay for the use of Carter's wagon--the matter rests between Carter and Anderson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes that he had received Anderson's letter with reports--as \"the public business presses me\" and as he expects to be at Mount Vernon shortly, he tells Anderson to carry on--enclosed is a letter from Landon Carter about peas he is to furnish, but as it is unintelligible to Washington, he also encloses his reply to Carter so Anderson can read about the transportation plans and forward the letter--Washington adds a comment about wheat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes that he sends the purchased coach horses to her--he hopes they will be treated well as they have been by him--\"as taking formal leave is not among the most pleasant circumstances of one's life\" he bids her adieu by letter until they see each other at Mt. Vernon--his remaining time in city will be taken up in packing--Nelly and Mrs. Washington join him in saying farewell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington's receipt to Powel for $1000 paid upon delivery to her of his \"Town Coach horses\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington responds to Powel's letter teasing him about finding Martha Washington's letters in the writing desk [see letter Elizabeth Powel to George Washington, Mar. 11, 1797]--\"But admitting that they had fallen into more inquisitive hands, the correspondence would, I am persuaded, have been found to be more fraught with expressions of friendship, than of enamoured love, and consequently, if the ideas of the possessor of them, with respect to the latter passion, should have been of the Romantic order to have given them the warmth, which was not inherent, they might have been committed to the flames.\"--he hopes to see Powel in Virginia--gives her names of recommended taverns and inns and distances from Philadelphia to Mt. Vernon--roads in fairly good shape--much repair work to do around Mt. Vernon, \"we are like the beginners of a new establishment, having everything in a manner to do.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Receipt for £200 Virginia Currency, part payment for 400 acres of land in Gloucester County, the land Washington had purchased from Mr. John Dandridge, Aug. 1, 1789; land to be conveyed to George Ball when he pays £300 more in cash and executes a mortgage for two additional payments, totaling £800. Interest 6% per annum. Signed by George Washington. Memorandum: first payment £3 short, signed George Ball. Second payment to be made before April 10, 1798--signed by Washington and Ball. Under date 1805 Nov. 3, George Ball gives permission for sale and transfer of land by George Washington's executors to Burwell Bassett. Witnessed by Wm. Wirt.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington thanks Howard for inquiring of Henry Gough the price of cattle. GW thinks the price of $200 for \"a bull calf of nine months old\" too high. However, he will ask his manager if \"a calf of this Spring\" is worth $100, he may consider pursuing it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of pictures with their dimensions:Cupid's pastime, Sunrising, Do setting, the Cottage, The Herdsman, Young Herdsmn, the Flight, Evening, Morning, Nymphs Bathg, the Storm, The good Sqr, four Gibralter pictures, Jones and Pearson, Quebec \u0026amp; dervelast, Prospects, four of them, Thunderstorm, Storm with lights, Moonlight, A Storm, Davis's Streights, The Greenland Fishery, Hunting piece, Portrait of Dogs, Foundg Hospital, From a Picture, 2 landscapes.  Reverse side contains instructions for white-washing the garret rooms, painting three of them and the cupulo and roof, painting the Piazza outside and inside, above and below.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington presents Mrs. Robert Morris with the lustre which hung in the large drawing room in Philadelphia--it came by mistake to Alexandria--he had left the furniture in the two largest rooms of the house they were renting from the Morris family in case President Adams wanted it--parts of it Washington intended to sell, parts to dispose of in other ways--but except for the pictures, he left it all and offered it to Adams for \"reduced prices\"--Adams declined and it was left for Mr. Lear and Mr. Dandridge to dispose of them--this explains why the lustre was packed up and sent to Alexandria--Washington sends it back unopened and hopes it will be received without injury--he sends his regards to Bishop White [her brother]--Nelly Custis and her brother [G.W.P. Custis] are in the Federal City.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDated at the top, the list of 11 suits includes: \"1 Full Suit of Regimentals;\" ditto half; and suits of Spanish cloth; olive colour; dark brown; lighter brown; half mourning; raven grey; black; then under the heading \"Velvet - Silk - \u0026amp; Cassimer\" 1 full Suit – Velvet, 1 Uncut.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to James McAlpin, tailor in Philadelphia, regarding an order for clothes and a delinquent order for nankeens. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel. Note on panel, 'By Mr. Custis'\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePostmarked by hand \"Alex 22 May,\" franked by Washington, excellent black seal with Washington's family seal imprinted, Washington's watermark (incomplete).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWriting to his agent in Philadelphia, Washington asks him to inform John Aitken, Philadelphia cabinetmaker, that no keys came for the secretary (writing desk) and the side table [sideboard].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington expresses his opinions on Anderson's \"Memorial\" to him on proposed plan of work at Mt. Vernon -- agrees substantially with his principles for conducting the different farms \u0026amp; modes of carrying them into effect\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington expresses his opinions on Anderson's \"Memorial\" to him on proposed plan of work at Mt. Vernon--agrees substantially with his principles for conducting the different farms and modes of carrying them into effect--some minor modifications may be necessary--overseers don't need to know anything except to obey orders without question--comments on specifics in Anderson's Memorial--grass and oat fields at Mt. Vernon--farm and woodland pastures--\"Although there will be little or no cultivation at the Mansion House after the year 1798, yet keeping up the fences - getting fuel and performing other multifarious jobs\" make it difficult to predict force necessary to work it--grass at River Farm--Muddy Hole, Dogue Run, Union Farm turned more to meadows--wishes new mill race to be completed because he wishes to keep mill busy through the season by purchasing wheat to grind--approves Anderson's plan of a distillery to make profit, and will put carpenters to it as soon as possible--is not inclined to place Anderson's compensation for running the distillery and other business on footing Anderson suggests [Washington and Anderson to share the profits from distillery] but prefers to pay a standing wage--Washington gives his reasons, and will pay £140 to him and if he establishes the distillery which answers purposes, he will increase the salary in appreciation--will also hire a clerk if necessary--but if River Farm is rented, won't increase his wages at all--no overseer necessary for Mansion House, Will can do the work--Washington doesn't want one overseer overlooking both Union and Dogue Run because he has \"always found, however, that Negroes will either idle or slight their work if they are not closely attended to.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from George Washington to James McAlpin, his tailor in Philadelphia, regarding payment for clothing made for George Washington Parke Custis. Washington instructs McAlpin to contact Clement Biddle, his agent in Philadelphia, to receive payment. Washington then addresses the issue of an escaped indentured servant named John Cline, stating, 'it was always my intention to have given him his freedom (as I did by the other servants under similar circumstances) when I retired from Public life had he remained with me'. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks if there is anyone Pearce can recommend as an overseer of Union farm--the dairies and fowls being attended by the overseer's wife--Washington hopes Pearce's crops have been good--his are as good as can be expected--hessian fly--inquires to the possibility of purchasing 3 or 4 hundred bushels of rye in Pearce's neighborhood.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington extends an invitation to Bushrod and wife. Will send a chariot to Colchester to meet them. Will not expect them for dinner which is at 3 O'Clock. With Mrs. Washington (Martha) he extends his best regards and compliments to Col. Blackburn \u0026amp; family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes that Rufus King, the American Minister in London, had the decree of Virginia's High Court of Chancery published in London Gazette for 2 successive months--King sent copies of the paper to Washington, who forwards one to Bushrod and quotes from King's letter about publishing the decree.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington commiserates with Lewis over his runaway slave (\"the loss of your Servant\") -- this will become more frequent -- \"I wish from my Soul that the Legislature of this State could see the policy of the gradual abolition of Slavery. It might prevt. much future mischief.\" -- writes about Lewis coming to make his home at Mt. Vernon -- Lewis will be treated as a member of the family, and not paid -- his duties will be to entertain guests and visitors after the Washington retires to bed or study, \u0026amp; also to record a few papers at times -- Lewis can take advantage of his library (\"I have a great many instructive Books, on many subjects, as well as amusing ones\") -- he can perhaps also gain some knowledge from observing management of the farms by Anderson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscussion of William Pearce's employment at Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript Architectural Plan of a room in the garret of Mount Vernon sent from George Washington to Clement Biddle when purchasing a stove for the room.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotes and measured drawing in Washington's hand, specifying how a stove could be installed in a corner of one of the garret or attic bedrooms at Mount Vernon. Drawn at \"a scale of a foot to an inch\" Washington remarks that \"every part of it may be exactly measured and perfectly understood by any workman.\" While not dated (but on paper watermarked 1795, and therefore possibly as early as that), the drawing appears to be either a draft or Washington's file copy of a similar plan sent to Clement Biddle on 15 September 1797, cf. RM-1122.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes to Biddle to note that the picture frames arrived unbroken--asks Biddle to send 4 gilt frames without glass for paintings, giving measurements for these--also gives corrected dimensions for stove ordered earlier--encloses autograph plan of the room for which it is intended [see drawing under same date]--the new quarter's interest on his certificates will pay for these things--asks Biddle to insert enclosed advertisement, and to send the history of the United States by author unknown but \"which contains Nos. 5 and 6 alluded to in Col. Hamilton's late pamphlet\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington sends this letter to Lafayette by his son--he expresses sympathy for Lafayette's sufferings, and joy at hearing of his release from prison--he explains why G.W. Lafayette did not come to live with him immediately on his arrival in America, the \"delicate and responsible situation in which I stood as a public officer\"--young Lafayette's conduct has been exemplary--filial affection made him impatient to return to France as soon as he heard of his father's release--Mr. Felix Frestel has been like a father to the boy--Lafayette has never stood higher in the affection of the people of America--Washington writes \"I have once more retreated to the shades of my own Vine and Fig tree, where I shall remain with best vows for the prosperity of that country for whose happiness I have toiled many years , to establish its Independence—Constitution—\u0026amp; Laws—and for the good of mankind in general, until the days of my sojournment, which cannot be many, are accomplished.\"--young George will tell Lafayette of affairs in America and politics.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes that he will write to Bushrod Washington for papers mentioned in her memorandum--says that \"Having had as little to do with Lawyers as any man of my age I pretend not to be a competent judge of\" the lawyer Swan's claims--claims not to know much about the case at hand [a suit being brought by heirs of Simon Pearson against George Washington, Triplett and others who purchased land from Pearson in 1763; Washington later selling his portion to Lund Washington to make up part of Hayfield farm where Elizabeth resided] but shares what he knows of the merits, possible expense, and prospects of the matter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes to Bushrod about the suit of Thomas Pearson, heir entail to his brother Simon Pearson for lands sold by latter to George Washington, William Triplett, and George Johnson--Washington had later sold his portion to Lund Washington, making it part of the Hayfield farm now occupied by Lund's widow Elizabeth--the suit is founded on some supposed irregularity in last proceedings of the time--Washington asks Bushrod's opinion on certain points of the case.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington's letter to William Stoy references medical treatment requested for Christopher, Washington's body servant, who had been bitten by a dog with rabies.  Stoy was a minister of the German Reformed Church in Lebanon, Pennsylvania.  He discovered a \"cure\" for hydrophobia and Stoy's Drops, a popular cure-all medicine. Celebrated for curing person bit by 'Mad animals,' Stoy successfully treats Christopher.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington inquires about the character, etc. of a Mrs. Forbes living in Richmond, recommended by John Brooke to be housekeeper at Mt. Vernon--Mrs. Washington \"is exceedingly fatigued \u0026amp; distressed for want of a good housekeeper\"--mentions the Pearson suit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes McCarty a counter-proposal for a possible exchange of lands (5664 acres of McCarty's Sugar Land holdings in Loudoun County, Virginia, for 12,226 acres of Washington's on the Kanawha and Cole Rivers)--Washington makes a new proposition in the unsuccessful negotiation--he insists his lands on the Kanawha will become more valuable soon--a restored peace in Europe would increase immigration to America--Washington wants no legal difficulties resulting from any entail of McCarty's land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes that he has received Bushrod's letters and the copy of the deed to William Williams for 589 acres of land, but finds it \"singular\" that the writ docking entail of land cannot be located in the court records--he sends Bushrod further information from his own files to aid the further search in this matter of the Pearson suit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington agrees to high wages demanded by Mrs. Forbes, because of desperate need of a housekeeper at Mt. Vernon--asks Bushrod to make further enquiries concerning Mrs. Forbes and her habits, listing questions of interest--she will not eat at same table with the family, \"for if this was once admitted no line satisfactory to either party, perhaps, could be drawn thereafter\"--he wants Bushrod to ask Mrs. Forbes about hiring or buying a good Negro cook. Letterpress copy\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington agrees to high wages demanded by Mrs. Forbes, because of desperate need of a housekeeper at Mt. Vernon--asks Bushrod to make further enquiries concerning Mrs. Forbes and her habits, listing questions of interest--she will not eat at same table with the family, \"for if this was once admitted no line satisfactory to either party, perhaps, could be drawn thereafter\"--he wants Bushrod to ask Mrs. Forbes about hiring or buying a good Negro cook--the postscript (which is not in the letterpress copy, but present here) inquires about legal practices that could impinge on the Pearson suit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA printed bank check, completed in George Washingtons hand, made out to Gideon Worth in the amount of $103 and drawn on the Bank of Alexandria.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes of the order for the settlement of Colville estate, and Mr. Keith's queries regarding how to publish it--there is no word of Mrs. Forbes--Washington rehashes the correspondence regarding Mrs. Forbes and thinks that the conduct of Robert Brooke \"has been very ungenteel\" in not answering letters concerning Mrs. Forbes, unless the letters somehow miscarried.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington proposing that Mr. Parkinson lease one of his farms and agreeing to allow him to come over from England to see farm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes that Law's pointer shall be taken care of at Mt. Vernon until he sends for him--pleasing to hear that Maryland to aid \"important objects on this River\"; hopes Virginia legislature will too--returns letter from the Marquis Cornwallis and other recent enclosures from Law--\"To stand high in the estimation of so respectable a character as Lord Cornwallis is a circumstance which must be as pleasing as it is honourable to you.\"--the Washingtons are glad to hear Mrs. Law and child are well--\"we remain in statu quo\"--compliments of season.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTaxes due on Kanhawa County land. Requests General Lee's original deed of conveyance for Kentucky land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThree page letter written from Mount Vernon that shows Washington's frustration with his adopted grandson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes to White to thank him for passing on information about the memorial before Congress and debates concerning the \"disgraceful topic\" occupying House of Representatives [Representative Matthew Lyon's attack on Rep. Roger Griswold]--he decries party feuds--mentions trouble with France and how he had hoped they would unify Congress--asks White what the general opinion of Col. Monroe's \"view of the Conduct of the Executive of the United States\" is.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSome accounts have been sent to Washington, left from Pearce's time at Mt. Vernon--Mr. Lear--Messers Fosters and May--in craddling the wheat, Washington wishes to catch it in the hand--inquires of the possibility of obtaining someone on the Eastern Shore, who understands the business--scythes--Mr. Stuart.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington encloses an extract from Rev. Belknap in order to enlist the aid of Chase in answering the questions. Washington wants to encourage Belknap whom he believes to be a man of merit and scholarship.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington expresses his opinions on Anderson's \"Memorial\" to him on proposed plan of work at Mt. Vernon -- agrees substantially with his principles for conducting the different farms \u0026amp; modes of carrying them into effect -- some minor modifications may be necessary -- overseers don't need to know anything except to obey orders without question -- comments on specifics in Anderson's Memorial -- grass \u0026amp; oat fields at Mt. Vernon -- farm \u0026amp; woodland pastures -- \"Although there will be little or no cultivation at the Mansion House after the year 1798, yet keeping up the fences - getting fuel and performing other multifarious jobs\" make it difficult to predict force necessary to work it -- grass at River Farm -- Muddy Hole, Dogue Run, Union Farm turned more to meadows -- wishes new mill race to be completed because he wishes to keep mill busy through the season by purchasing wheat to grind -- approves Andersons plan of a distillery to make profit, and will put carpenters to it as soon as possible -- Washington is not inclined to place Andersons compensation for running the distillery \u0026amp; other business on footing Anderson suggests [Washington and Anderson to share the profits from distillery] but prefers to pay a standing wage -- Washington gives his reasons, and will pay £140 to him \u0026amp; if he establishes the distillery which answers purposes, he will increase the salary in appreciation -- will also hire a clerk if necessary -- but if River Farm is rented, won't increase his wages at all -- no overseer necessary for Mansion House, Will can do the work -- Washington doesn't want one overseer overlooking both Union and Dogue Run because he has \"always found, however, that Negroes will either idle or slight their work if they are not closely attended to.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes to his nephew about contracting for a supply of corn for his distillery at Mount Vernon; mentions his manager Mr. Anderson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses 3 tobacco notes--requests Peter to dispose of them \"in safe hands\" for what they will bring--60 or 120 days credit make little difference.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington responds to Adams on accepting the appointment of Lieutenant General and Commander in Chief of the American Armies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTransmit receipt for tobacco note sent by Peter--\"I am ignorant of the principles, on which I am called upon to pay for picking a Tenants tobacco; but presuming it was proper, I thank you for having done it\"--deposit tobacco in hands of Mr. Peter, \"your father\" to be disposed of by him--encloses postnote for $100, deduct what is owned him and return balance.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter, signed. George Washington writes to Rev. Jonathan Boucher includes one of Washington's most memorable quotes, his profession that \"Peace, with all the world is my sincere wish\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes that he prefers to take a chance on shipping tobacco to foreign markets rather than accept low prices in this country--he desires to know if any foreign bound ships in Georgetown will accept it on consignment, though, before making a final decision--\"I am gathering strength.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes that he intends to build 2 houses not far from Capital, but not as large as Francis imagined--he expects to complete them before Congress \"as I am never long in executing a measure I have once resolved on.\"--the plans are in the hands of Mr. White or Dr. Thornton, and Francis can decide himself how many boarders they will accommodate--there will be three flush stories in each building and garret rooms for servants--if these buildings will suit, they will be ready in time.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDated \"16th September 1798 at Night\" Washington writes that he is too busy to answer lengthy letters of remonstrance or complaints when a short conversation on the road or any of farms would be far more satisfactory--he will never hesitate to express opinion on his own affairs, and resents the implication that he will not listen to Anderson's criticisms and suggestions--gives instructions in planting of different farms--denies he suspects Anderson of unfairness in his accounts--Washington tells him not to buy wheat too fast but adjust it to the market for flour--he won't go into such lengthy correspondence again since he sees Anderson every day--Washington opines that he cannot open his lips to ask question of overseer or make suggestion without hurting Anderson's feelings--\"It must be obvious to yourself, that it is by my Rents, and the Sales of my lands that I have been enabled to get along \u0026amp; to support the expence of this house. The Farms do little more than support themselves, and those who overlook them.\"--Washington writes \"I will, once for all, Mr. Anderson, say (and I never profess what I do not feel) that I have an esteem, regard \u0026amp; friendship for you; but I shall repeat that this will never prevent me from expressing my mind fully and freely in all matters relative to my business.\"–he is also sorry Anderson's son has suddenly decided to quit, but hopes Anderson can quickly find a substitute for him at the distillery.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington's deer park declined while he was away serving as president. In 1792 he replaced its fence with a ha-ha or walled ditch, drawn here in black.  Six years later, he planned a new course for the ha-ha, represented by the dotted line following \"the natural shape of the hill.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe entire letter has to do with the financial problems of the Charles Washington's, and George Washington's offer of One Thousand dollars. Washington shows great displeasure in the families \"deplorable\" state of affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePres. Adams had just appointed the 36 year old nephew of Gen. Washington to the Supreme Court of the United States. Gen. Washington indicates his approval of Pres. Adams' choice as well as his awareness of the difficulties Bushrod can expect to encounter as Associate Justice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresident John Adams had just appointed Bushrod to the Supreme Court of the United States. George Washington indicates his approval of Adams' choice as well as his awareness of the difficulties Bushrod can expect to encounter as Associate Justice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFinal letter of response confirming that he had received the book \"Proofs of a Conspiracy\" by John Robison-a Baravarian member of the Illuminati. Washington reassures Snyder that he is aware of the Illuminati's objective to overturn ... \"all Government and all Religion ...\" but he does not believe these tenets were being propagated by the Freemasonry in America. Washington comments he has no time to read being preoccupied with Mt. Vernon repairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington congratulates the Carters on the anticipated birth of their 12th child. Washington has \"abundant reason to be thankful for my own recovery\" from a fever which \"deprived me of 20 lbs of my weight; which ... is nearly restored.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes that, despite what she had heard, he has not been suffering from the \"desolating fever\"--he dines at Mr. Willing's (Powel's brother) this day and will have tea with Powel afterward.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn the hand and signed by Tobias Lear or Alexander Hamilton, on Washington's watermarked paper. Washington writes in answer to the firm's letter of 24 October that he does not, as a rule, accept gifts such as their offered literary and miscellaneous paper--however because he does like to support such \"publications which may be useful \u0026amp; beneficial to our country\" he wishes to enter a subscription for it, if they will forward terms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn the hand of and signed \"G. Washington\" Tobias Lear or Alexander Hamilton, Washington writes that, as he has no experience with claims such as hers, he must refer her to Gov. Trumbull or members of Congress for information on how to go about applying for half pay due her on behalf of late father Col. John Durkee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes that he will breakfast with Mrs. Powel \"tomorrow at her usual hour, if named to him.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes his thanks to Powel for her help in selecting and securing presents for Washington's family members in Virginia--in particular, for the prints and for her offer to choose something handsome to present Eleanor P. Custis--he considers muslin the best gift--asks her to locate some memento for Mrs. Washington--and asks her \"to procure the second edition\" of the present which she intends for Eliza Law lest there be \"a contest ... in which an innocent Babe may become the victim of strife\"--he hopes to leave town Friday or Saturday, but will call on her before going.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes to Powel expressing his gratitude for the articles she sent and her assistance in selecting them--he encloses $75 in payment--he will deliver her letter to Mrs. [Eliza Custis] Law and give the doll to Eliza.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes to send a $500 check drawn on the Bank of Alexandria so Mr. Blagden can proceed laying in materials to build Washington's houses in the Federal City--he briefly describes a building he saw in Philadelphia like what he wants built and \"if this is not incongruous with the rules of architecture, I should be glad to have my two houses executed in this style.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes to Stuart that he was pleased to find in Philadelphia recently that so many \"Gentlemen of family fortune \u0026amp; high expectations\" seek commissions in army--this, and the vain attempt to keep him to any literary pursuits, gave Washington idea to get Washington Custis a commission as Cornet--he also has the conviction that if real danger threatened the country \"no young man ought to be an idle spectator of its defence;\"--this would also divert Custis's attention from thoughts of marriage--Washington wanted to consult Mrs. Stuart and Martha before offering it, but Mr. Lear wrote to Custis about it and concealment of the idea is now impossible--Custis is now a cornet in the troop commanded by Lawrence Lewis--the Lieutenant is Lawrence Washington, Junr. of Chotanck--the matter still must be approved by the President and Senate, of course so it should not to be talked of publicly till then--Mrs. Washington consents but it must have Mrs. Stuart's permission--Washington's caution is because Custis is an only son, the only male of his great great grandfather's family--Providence will protect Custis in camp or field of battle as it would in domestic life.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis memorandum includes totals of the land to be cultivated and that in woods, waste, etc., probably all on Dogue Run farm--list of hands on Dogue Run with their [Ages?, probably drawn up with idea of renting the farm.] Also contains statements that wheat and cattle can be had also at reasonable valuation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes in response to his nephew's query about the offer to become the 'Guardian of Nelly' so as to authorize a license for Lawrence and Nelly to marry. He also encourages Lawrence to acknowledge the Secretary of War's offered military commission and either accept or decline the appointment. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived 4 copies of prints of deaths of Montgomery and Warren [done by John Trumbull]--cannot remember price on subscription lists, so asks T. to let him know the amount and also whether he can receive remittances for his brother in this county--doesn't know whether he paid in advance--papers from Philadelphia have not been unpacked yet--paper accompanying prints says rest of proposed design has been abandoned, due to \"peculiarity of the times\"--coming marriage of Nelly Custis and [Lawrence] Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes to Brainerd that he sympathizes with his calamities, but cannot give him pecuniary aid--has had difficulty collecting rents due him and adds that \"the income of my estate does not at this time hardly meet my current expenses\"--further, he believes in helping his friends and neighbors first, and that is all he has the means of doing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from George Washington to Joseph Anthony concerning payment due after the acquisition of a set of engraved prints by the artist, John Trumbull. The prints were titled 'The Death of General Montgomery in the Attack of Quebec (December 31, 1775)', depicting the death of Richard Montgomery during the attack of Quebec; and 'The Death of General Warren - The Battle of Bunker Hill (June 17, 1775)', depicting the death of Dr. Joseph Warren. These prints were sold on a subscription basis and, having made the initial payment in 1790, Washington is requesting how to pay the final installment. This letter is addressed to Joseph Anthony, John Trumbull's agent in America. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn a former letter Washington had ordered a uniform to be made as instructed by Secretary of War to be ready by Feb. 22 -- here he suggests sending it by way of Judge Bushrod Washington, who should be leaving Philadelphia for Mount Vernon shortly -- Washington wants the goods packed in a custom-built portmanteau of stiff thick leather, 2 feet long and 2 ft. 9 in round with a flap for brushes, blacking, and so on, with an iron bar running through staples, and a good lock -- he says an able craftsman would have no trouble building one from that description.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains Washington's survey of land purchased from George and James Mercer in the neighborhood of Four Mile Run in Arlington, County, Va., known as the Washington['s] Forest tract--Second page shows comparison of three surveys: Gray's \u0026amp; Adams Patents 1724 \u0026amp; 1730; Jn. Houghs, Nov. 1766; Washington's April 3 and 4, 1799. Does not include a map.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington inquires about the uniform he ordered, saying that the last delay was supposed to have been the gold thread which was expected in spring shipping--he requests no further unnecessary delay--asks McAlpin to send it in a portmanteau mentioned earlier and by some person coming through to Alexandria to be left at Post office or stage office there.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington follows up on last winter's conversation in Philadelphia, and accepts Boudinot's offer of some of his wine, since his (Washington's) letters seem to have miscarried and a new order will reach Mr. Pintard in Madeira only after his stock is almost exhausted--Biddle will handle the transaction on his behalf.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from George Washington to Alexander Addison regarding money owed on the sale of land at Millers Run in Pennsylvania. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes that he has received McAlpins letters of the 24th and 27th -- he thanks McAlpin for his efforts in furnishing uniform coat although he failed -- he mentions Mr. Bahr in New York, a tailor who embroidered a cloak for Washington when the capital was in New York, and suggests asking him -- if this fails and the coat has not been sent to Europe yet, he asks McAlpin to keep it and inform him of its state and what can be done with it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington rented the slaves from Mrs. Penelope Manley French, widow of Daniel French of Rose Hill. In July 1799, Washington wrote to Mrs. French's son-in-law, Benjamin Delany about returning the slaves.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington encloses notes for 2 hogsheads of tobacco, and asks Peter to try to sell them in Georgetown or get credit for them--Washington plans to be in Georgetown for a meeting of the Potomac Company on the 5th of August.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. George Washington acknowledges and thanks John Beale Bordley for presenting him with a copy of Bordley's recently published book, Essays and Notes on Husbandry and Rural Affairs. The book was delivered to Mount Vernon by Secretary of War James McHenry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSome time ago a mulatto girl, body servant to Mrs. Washington, ran away--she was found in Portsmouth, N.H.--asks Bassett that since he is going to Portsmouth, would he take steps to send her back--a Frenchman enticed her away but has left her--if she causes no further trouble, she won't be punished--Washington doesn't wish him to do anything \"unpleasant, or troublesome\" to bring her back.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn this letter George Washington writes to Lewis about the rent and value of his various properties along with the slaves that work on those properties, although he writes about his aversion \"to sell the over-plus [of negroes] I cannot because I am principled against this kind of traffic in the human species. - To hire them out, is almost as bad, because they could not be disposed of in families to any advantage, and to disperse the families I have an aversion.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington takes the liberty of transmitting a letter from Colonel Pickering to the Commissioners of the Federal City for their consideration.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCarriage is sent as Mrs. P. requested--expects to see them about 3:00--Mrs. W. has been very ill--sent for Dr. Craik at midnight--\"Hers has been a kind of Ague \u0026amp; fever - the latter never entirely, intermitting until now. - I sent for the Doctor to her on Sunday last, but she could not, until he came the second time - yesterday morning - be prevailed upon to take anything to arrest them.\" On outside of cover Washington has added that since sealing the letter her fever has returned--please inform Mrs. [Eliza P.C.] Law.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Washington is taking bark for fever and doing better--Washington will have Dr. Craik look at Roberts--if Roberts cannot do the work at the mill, Washington will have to employ another in order not to lose Fall business there--fears Anderson's health won't stand more attention to his work, either--will discuss his ideas on this later.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes that he had received by Gen. William Washington the model of the improved gun carriage--he approves of new carriage and thinks that it will be much easier to introduce \"valuable improvements\" of this kind at the beginning of military exercises than after people become accustomed to the old.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes that business, many guests, and Mrs. Washington's illness have delayed his answer to Anderson--\"Health, being amongst, (if not the most) precious gift of Heaven; without which, we are but little capable of business, or enjoyment\" so, since Anderson feels he and family can't be healthy where they live, Washington cannot expect them to live there a year longer--he feels he will have no difficulty superintending his farms himself \"on the plain, simple, \u0026amp; regular system I am resolved, undeviatingly to pursue\"--he will rent the landing at the ferry, and will try to rent mill and distillery too--the purpose of this letter is to relieve Anderson from embarrassment arising from their bargain on one hand and his desire to leave because of health on the other--Washington reiterates that he has nobody else in mind to replace Anderson and intends to take over farm management himself should Anderson have to step down--he would take $500 per year for mill; Anderson knows better than he what the distillery should rent for--discusses terms for renting the distillery and mill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes that he was disappointed in their not being able to visit, but invites him and his wife to Mount Vernon in the Spring--he asks whether there is any wheat available for sale--Washington wants to keep his millers employed but his more alert neighbors bought up local wheat early--Mrs. Washington is still very unwell--he heard of the death of Charles Washington, his brother, in Berkeley, just the previous night.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes that delays in privately delivered mail caused his nephew's requests not to be fulfilled--no whiskey sent--rye from James Digges Dishman and from William Augustine will be gladly accepted if it is still available, and given gallon for bushel--Washington sends a 5 October 1799 price list of wheat in Alexandria [here separately cataloged].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington signed this sixty day note for $1500, dated at Alexandria, Va. 21 October 1799. On the reverse it is endorsed: \"This note was renewed on the 16th Decem. 1799 by Lawrence Lewis's note being discounted for the same Sum, which has been since paid ...\", endorsed by Herbert, also \"1500 -495 G. Washington Dec. 20.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes to Martha Washington's sister informing her of her son John's appointment as a midshipman in the U.S. Navy. On the verso is Washington's draft of a response letter from John Henley to Secretary of the Navy Benjamin Stoddert for young Henley to copy. Enclosure: see October 16, 1799.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington states he has examined and approved accounts of ledger.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington has heard about Powell using a cutting box of new construction, better and simpler than the common kind--asks Powell to get him one and forward it to Col. Gilpin in Alexandria for him, if he is himself entirely pleased with it. (May refer to a \"chaff cutter\" or \"chaff box\" used for cutting straw chaff, hay, and oats into small pieces to facilitate mixing it with other forage.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes to offer his thanks for their invitation to attend assemblies, but \"alas! our dancing days are no more.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes the rumor of his having been in Norfolk is false--\"I have never been farther from home since I left the Chair of Government, than the Federal city except when I was called to Philadelphia by the Secretary of War\"--extends his thanks for invitation to visit at Rosegill, however.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes to inform Alder that the wine sent by him from Madeira after the order sent through Pintard arrived in good condition will be paid for directly. (Written in Lear's hand, but speaks of him in the third person.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAre invited to dine with Mr. Jacob Morris on Saturday,\"... where, in the conformity to custom, they will be obliged to drink Tea, and consequently must be deprived of the pleasure intended them by Mr. \u0026amp; Mrs. Powell\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMemorandum of questions about rents, bonds, crops, etc., probably to be asked his manager. Autograph document, fragment, docketed in another hand \"General Washington\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe plan below, is supposed to represent\nthe Piaza [Piazza] – The black describes the Tile which\nit is supposed remains uninjured - \u0026amp; the white \nstone, which will be necessary to replace the Tile \nthat has been damaged by the Frost – If this\nmode will answer and Knowles [John Knowles] -or Harry [Henry] Young\ncan be engaged – the work might be set about.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAn indentured bricklayer and laborer, John Knowles worked at Mount Vernon from 1773 until 1784, as well as from 1786 until 1790. An indentured stonemason, Henry Young worked at Mount Vernon from 1774 until 1781, with an interruption in his services from 1776 until 1778.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocketed \"Rough field Notes taken by George Washington in running the courses of the Land bot. from George \u0026amp; Jas. Mercer.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph document, half of a cover, franked by George Washington [only part of a signature remains], broken black seal with George Washington's initials, laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotes on best methods of planting and transplanting various kinds of trees and bushes, including a notation of the agricultural authority, Langley or Miller, from whom he got information. Also a notation on walks -- should be of gravel or Sand and winding and private -- the sides should be lined with Honey suckles -- sweetbrier-, and many other flowering shrubs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAddress leaf to Caesar Rodney, (the Governor of Delaware), signed by George Washington. Franked \"Public Service.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlat of unidentified farmland. Field with 4 plots. Acreage and brief description.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescription of rotation schedule for Dogue-run and the other farms--7 field plan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEngraved invitation from plate used by President and Mrs. Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFragment, likely from letter cover, \"Nelly Custis\" written by George Washington\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePartially printed dinner invitation from George Washington to Edward Hand. Not in Washington's handwriting. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for blacksmithing tools, GW writes out entire receipt and has vendor, Adam Stephen sign it. Tools listed: bellows, tongs, etc. Autograph document, folio, signed by Adam Stephen.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"[Ledger A, folio 13, Jan. 25, 1755 \"\"By 6 black Walnut Chairs ... £3.15;\"\" folio 19, Jan. 22, 1755 \"\"By [Col. Stephen] for 6 leather bottomed Chairs ... £3.15\"\"]. £3.15.0 for six common black walnut chairs to be delivered to his order.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Sir - The purp. of this is to aquaint you of an Engagement we had with the Indians late this afternoon. Three of our men going out on pretense of looking after some horses met with a party of Indians within sight of the Fort, two of which escaped and alarm'd us; we immediately pursued them with a party of between fourty \u0026amp; fifty men undr command of Capt. Mercer, Lieut. Williams, Ensn. Carten, Ensign McCarty, Lt. Lemen \u0026amp; myself - after following them about a mile \u0026amp; an half, on rising a mountain we were fired on very smartly which we warmly returned ....\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn early receipt regarding a slave at Mount Vernon, docketed by George Washington. The receipts reads \"Colo. George Washington, for the Hire of Carpenter James [and] Cr. by 5 yds of Negroes Cotton.\" Carpenter James was likely a slave carpenter hired to work on the renovation of Mount Vernon. The reverse contains a partial notation by Charles Washington, youngest brother of George, dated 23 April 1759.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond for one thousand pounds Virginia currency--for 350£ given by G.W. he has sold two tracts of land, one of 200 acres on Dogue Run, originally granted to 1st S. Darrell in 1794, and the other 300 acres on little Hunting Creek, originally part of tract granted to Matthew Thompson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to his half-brother to stop for a visit on his way to Williamsburg. Accounts with Mr. Carlyle not settled. Advice on the purchase of Clifton's land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for butter. Note at the bottom by Washington indicating an error of £1.0.0. Washington's endorsement on verso, Oct. 1761.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[William Digges of Warburton Manor, Prince Geo. Co. Md. Washington's neighbor, was one of those named in Clifton's suit against Carroll and other.] In this letter he annouces willingness to receive money due and \"wash my hands of ye troublesome affr.\"--also details on exchange of vinegar and other commodities.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"For carrying 4 hhds tobacco and for kegs of butter. Receipted by Crawford.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"To \"\"George Washington Esqr. a soldier in Capt. Jno Dalton's Company for being absent from Muster ...\"\" Teste copy signed by clerk, John West junr.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLettice Corbin, Essex VA, writes to George Washington, regarding a slave bricklayer named George whom he has rented out to Washington and wondering if he will need the labor beyond the agreed term. Includes a follow-up receipt from Washington on 9 April 1766 outlining payment of 25 pounds in Virginia currency for the use of the bricklayer and acknowledgement of payment received by Geo. Turberville (signed) for Lettice Corbin. Autograph document signed, 1 page, with integral cover. Docketed in the hand of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocument signed, partly printed, signed by Jno. Montgomery [Capt.].Bill for freight charges on one butt of wine shipped on \"Alexandria.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for freight charges on one butt of wine shipped on \"Alexandria.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport on farming, etc. wheat very poor, gave a very small amount of flour--ground has been either very wet or frozen since Washington's departure, thus holding up the plowing--mention of a good slave whom Mr. Adam will not sell for £50.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLund writes about crops and planting. Washington in Williamsburg at Burgess meeting, then onto Dismal Swamp. Martha includes a postscript at the end of the letter. One of only two extant examples of correspondence from Martha Washington to George Washington, Martha penned this six line postscript with news and greetings on the second page of a letter from Lund Washington to George on March 30, 1767.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter pertains to the estate of the Rev. Charles Green.  (See letter of Wm. Savage to George Washington \u0026amp; George Wm Fairfax, 1767 April 24).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of weather and activities at Mt. Vernon. \"The carpenters are laying the barn floor in the Neck.\" Waiting for the brickmaker's arrival, \"The negroes are all well. Bishop has sowed half his field in wheat and made two casks of cider.\" Expecting a \"great crop of corn.\" \"The Children are very well \u0026amp; were yesterday at Alexandria Church ...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCondition of crops, wheat and corn--sowing--ditchers--several of the Negroes lately sick--Alton's Morris', Cleveland's and Bishops farms--brickmaker failed to report for work--timothy and lucerne--Cleveland's barn floor finished--compliments to Mrs. Washington, her children are well and send love, also their love to Coll. Wm. Fairfax and his lady.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington's lost horses have not returned to Mt. Vernon--the corn crop--ditchers--sowing wheat and making cider--Price (brickmaker) has returned because they could get no other--none available in Mr. Piper's shipload of servants--milldam--how to get brickwood across creek?--half planks for Morris' barn floor--children are well--glad Mrs. W. has benefited from springs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for £12.18 for teaching Miss [Martha Parke] Custis music \"ending in April last.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis bond is the agreement between George Washington and his neighbor, John Posey, confirming Posey's debt of £2000 owed to George Washington. Posey's right as a French and Indian War veteran and part of the Proclamation of 1763 to claim up to 3,000 acres of land west of the Appalachian mountains is conveyed to Washington to pursue these unclaimed western lands. Signed by Posey at the conclusion, with the signatures of John Parke Custis, Martha Parke Custis, and Amelia Posey (John Posey's daughter) as witnesses. The document and docket on verso is in the hand of George Washington. Autograph document, signed by John Posey, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Sales of 69 Barrels Herrings on Acct. of George Washington Esqr of Virginia.\"--Charges for freight commission, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeals with mill and farm affairs--\"Our mill is once more in a bad way\"--wall of water pit falling down.\"--\" ... give yourself no uneasiness or anxiety about the mill, you may depend I will use every precaution to prevent further damages.\"--sale of flour--wheat fields look promising--all are well.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses sales of herring and current account owed them--market for herring and flour low at present.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for £3.15 for freight on 300 bushels oats.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpects he has \"hird\" from Col. Fairfax in re selling furniture at Belvoir--asks him to set a date and advertise sale and he will attend--needs 100 bushels of wheat, 20 barrells of corn and money for management of Fairfaxes Berkeley plantation--hopes he won't think him troublesome, but Fairfax has left him in great confusion--asks him to inform W. Peyton if account delivered Peyton by Willis will not be received by Washington in settlement with Peyton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBalance due, plus interest accrued from Oct. 4, 1771 - to Miss Janny Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePossibly may object to his paying £7 to overseers, but this worked out with Col. Fairfax since four overseers to settle in woods and raise only corn--land nearly worn out, explains his system of crop rotation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWest as far as Goose Creek on way to Mt. Vernon but indisposed and could not go further--needs £50 for management Fairfax estates, if convenient send £10 by bearer and he will get rest when next rides to Belvoir--asks to trouble him with business at General Court--i.e. encloses letter to Augustine Willis for collection of £250, if he gets this will not need the money from Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Washington for the money which enabled him to send 5 or 6 hands to Red Stone--understands Mr. Thruston is very much pleased with this country, particularly Washngton's property there--his brother to leave for there soon--does not approve of renting Belvoir \"for so short a time\"--will try to see Mr. Delany soon--please pay Mr. Moore the £40 or £60.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrites of Fairfaxes arrival in England, both are pretty well recovered--acknowledges receipt of Washington letters and packages forwarded to Fairfaxes at York--let him know if he can do any favour for the \"Neptune\" this year--Rev. Bumaly pleased to hear of Washington's health, admires him much.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas collected rents according to promise--forgot to give him tobacco he had in his pocket, what should he do with it?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDisagrees with Fairfax on renting raccoon branch to highest bidder--thinks should keep fisheries to encourage sale of whole property--minor tenant problems discussed--Daniel Stone wants refusal of west point fishery and 200 acres at £20--if convenient hopes can have sale before harvest as it would be difficult for him to attend then.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBearer Richard Butcher wants to sell bills of exchange--asks approval on bills for Colo. Fairfax.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests instructions for bond to be drawn for tenant, Mr. Morton--bond for things purchased at sale [of Belvoir items]--asks for enough bags for 50 bushels of wheat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplains reason for delay of his bond because one person he wanted for bondsman has been abroad--now has Mayor Lowry as security and will get one other before taking over the premises.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas arrived at Belvoir with bond unexecuted--since he had intimations from Washington that his own settlement at Belvoir would be disagreeable to Washington and not wanting to give offense, decided he would be content to hold the place for only a year--at end of the time, hopes all prejudices and difficulties will be ironed out.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReference to sale of Mercer's estate--reports he has regained his health by disuse of coffee--announces the death of Philip Ludwell Lee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest on behalf of local committee to see if Washington could furnish them ten barrells of powder for use of county--heard he had imported more than necessary--if he can get it to Malborough his scyths can be sent at same time--Mr. Fitzhugh informs him he will have the pleasure of Washington's company Friday night on way to meeting of the Delegates.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDraft for £40 on Mr. William Molleson, Merchant, London.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSigned over to Wm. Fairfax account by G.W. on reverse and later docketed to that effect.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill let Col. Simpson have money, but had difficulty in selling bill of exchange for continental money -- no word of escaped painter Cleveland -- work on store house and wash house [office] -- John [Broad] and negroes sick -- wet weather and wheat sowing -- scarcity of spinning wheels -- Lanphier supposed to repair old ones -- Committee has made choice of officers for militia -- \"the remains of our company\" to form company and ask Committee of Safety for commissions for officers -- Mrs. Washington to pick up Mrs. [Eleanor] Custis at Mr. B[enedict] Calvert's and go \"down the country\" -- the \"Stoco man\" still working on dining room and Sears on chimney -- fears George Washington mistaken about draught of chimney piece -- wash house [office] to have two front doors.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMeeting Mrs. W. at Mr. Digges across river--thinks Mr. Harrison will accept W-n's offer--Alexa. \u0026amp; Loudon people worried about Mrs. W.'s presence at Mt. V.--he thinks there's no danger--\"her old acquaintance the attorney\" wouldn't permit Lord Dunmore to come up river \u0026amp; take her--if necessary he can get her away quickly--she leaves soon for \"down the country\" with son and daughter-[in-law]--he writes G.W. weekly--rain prevents sowing wheat--repairing tumbling dam--work on wash or servent \u0026amp; store houses--bricklayers working on garden wall--John [Broad] sick--Sears sick--stucco work \u0026amp; chimney piece in dining room unfinished--bill of exchange--no word from [James] Cleveland or Simpson on western lands--John West wants money owed him--will pay Custis' bond from money of [Jenifer] Adams' bond--what to do with [Jenifer] Adams' land in Md.?--hopes to see G.W. in winter \"for whether things are made up or not I suppose you can leave the army in winter.\"--painter still absent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. W. \u0026amp; Mr. \u0026amp; Mrs. John Parke Custis stop a few days in Fredericksburg on way to Col. Bassett's--mill dam repair completed--too wet to plow--John Knowles (bricklayer) sick--John Broad back at work--Judge the taylor \u0026amp; Sears sick--stucco man at work on dining room--carpenters on wash house [office]--letters by Constitutional post most reliable--kept in Alexandria by Mr. Hendricks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSent word to Mrs. W. at New Kent informing her to come to camp--expect her here immediately--discussion by Md. and Alex. residents of plan to blocade river--Indian Head best place--\"Captn Boucher [said] he woud undertake with 3 ships [sunk] to stop the Channel so that no ship of Force coud get up the River ...\"--Mrs. W. packed his papers in a trunk to be sent to Capt. McCarty's for safe keeping--she gave him key to G.W.'s study but he won't touch anything there except in emergency--what to do with Col. Mercer's papers?--John West, Mr. Harper, Mr. Wilson ask for money owed them--Bishop needs money--Dr. Crail's negro came with news from over the mountains--Val Crawford comes, feels it useless to keep building on G.W.'s land there because of danger of British burning everything--should he grind wheat?--Jenifer Adams offers to rent Md. land--Col. Mason very ill since convention--Lund thinks Mt. V. very easily defended by 50 men--will consider making salt peter--Custis and wife with Mrs. W. in New Kent--Knowles is well, Webster sick, John Barry dead.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosed letter probably tells of Mrs. W's coming to camp--her long stay in New Kent after being sent for is ill-judged--nothing done about blocade of Potomac River--why he had to pay Mercer money--difficulties of paying in paper money--\"John Lowe the Barber says you owe him 7/6 for a false tale for your hair\"--James Cleveland came with certificates of improvements on Great Kanawa \u0026amp; Ohio land--settlers there left and went to Wheeling because of Indian attacks--won't return--G.W.'s servants sold and negroes left with Will Crawford--Stephens stayed, will get mill going there--work on dining room continues--little chance of getting absent painter from Lord Dunmore--will plant Bosenberries--difficulties in acquiring spinning wheels--expects another new one, \"so that we shall then have 7 ...\"--wash house [office] chimneys being set up--considers changing door plan, but hesitates altering G.W.'s plans--Skirmish at Hampton--next letter will be by Mrs. W. when she goes to camp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDining room almost finished--\"the Stucco Man agrees the ceilg. is a handsomer one than any of Colo. Lewises altho not half the work in it it was a plan recommen'd by Sears.\"--too late to turf the Ha Ha's--what proportions to use on gateways?--Lanphier no help on this or anything else--let him know in Spring what brick work to do after building the underpining \u0026amp; chimney to the house that will be placed opposite the store house--will plaster wash house or Servt's house [office] this winter--\"I suppose there is a wall to be built in the new garden next the Quarter I think I have heard you say you'd designd to have a House Built the whole length for Negroes ...\"--miller's time wasted with no wheat to grind--coopers work on mill dam \u0026amp; fencing--unable to buy slave--Lund goes to Stafford to settle mother's estate--will send his own negroes \"over the mountain\" for lack of anything to do in east--announces his intention to defend Mt. V. property against British--.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of money since Washington left, together with money to and from Mrs. Washington--all were bills contracted before he left--Washington's mother wrote asking for \"linnen\" not obtainable there and other trifles--explains accounts paid--will try to raise stone out of banks for chimney tops to be put up this winter, for kitchen, storehouse and other house to be built opp.--painting kitchen, storehouse, and house--corn crop--if Washington approves will put up a strong house at Morrises for wine, rum, etc.--Comm. sent to sound the river decided channel too wide and therefore plan [to block river] impracticable or very expensive--so must defend plantations on Potomac with muskets--attitudes of people about defending property in area--sales of wheat--will forward spinning--problems and process of making salt peter--Mrs. Washington does not approve leaving Mrs. Barnes as housekeeper in her absence, so Lund will do housekeeping--house has been crowded with company since Mrs. Washington's return.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill transplant cherry trees, but thinks they will die--also plant vinyards and clean Hell Hole--much farm work to be done--shortage of help--illness--plasterer still here and Mrs. Washington has decided to have stucco in her room plain--wash house shingled and weather boarded but chimneys not up--report on timothy and other crops--has written every week--payment for sale of Col. Mercer's estate and letter in re. sale to Col. Tayloe--negro quarters need mending--difficulty of getting silver money--will try to collect rents--bull gored a wagon horse--Mrs. Barnes at Mt. Vernon--doesn't believe war ships will come up river this year--shortage of salt in area--his greetings to Mrs. Washington if she gets to camp before his letter--local militia officers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill alter servants hall since it is not intended for a wash house--thinks Jennifer Adams has not made a deed for his land unless very recently--Adams wanted to clear himself on charges of cutting timber--will try to get Washington out of bargain with Adams--run-away slave--thinks there will be no action on stopping navigation of Potomac or erecting batteries--will talk to Col. [Geo.] Mason about it--Mason ill--Committee for county chosen recently, lists names--Connelly [Tory] captured while going disguised through Md.--minute scheme for area not up to Conventions expectations--painter [run-away slave calling self Joseph Wilson] among prisoners taken at Hampton, does not want to return--Dunmore proclamation to free all indentured servants and slaves that go over to British--thinks white servants more likely to cause trouble--reviews servant situation, miller being paid and sitting idle--will grind 100 barrels of flour, possibly for export in exchange for arms--promises constant attention to Genl. Washington's affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExamination of [James] Cleveland re certificates of improvements on G.W.'s western lands--pd. Tho. Lawson for iron--Jennifer Adams' land--negro won't return to Va. from Adam's; should he be sold?--Col. [George] Mercer's \u0026amp; Col. [Geo. Wm.] Fairfax's estates--Bryan Fairfax's peculiar religious behavior--report of Dunmore attacking 100 men \"this side of the great Bridge ...\"--convention to raise 4000 men--Dunmore's negro troops--desires privateers to come and take Dunmore's squadron--negroes ill--Col. George Mason getting well--hopes for gunpowder--proposed Potomac battery--Sears still here painting new room and dining room--he has picture frames to make yet--altered wash house (servt. quarters)--Knowles not recovered [from bull's goring].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMill swamp to be cleared for pasture--coopers cutting trees for staves--corn--several of Oliver Cleveland's people ill--plan for hedging and ditching--suggests fallowing land \u0026amp; putting into wheat, thus saving labor for ditching \u0026amp; hedging--briar hedge planted from mansion to Hell Hole eaten by cattle--cherry trees will not live--\"I should be glad to be informd in what manner the House now Buildy. opposite the store House is to be divided into partitions--in one of your Letters you say it is intended for the sick - if so I woud make Three Rooms in it- 1/2 the House or more in the part next the Chimney the Remainder divided into two Rooms each of which will have a window in it - the Door in the gable end to be of no use but still to be there that it may in its outward appearance look like the Store ...\"--Col. [George] Mercer's estate--[James] Cleveland's report on Kanawa lands-he will go to Fincastle \u0026amp; Bottetourt Courts to get evaluation of work--Wm. Stephens \u0026amp; Wm. Skilling here, say buildings on Ohio burnt by Indians--Mrs. Barnes and Milly Posey left today--Dunmore defeated again by Capt. Woodford.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCol. [George] Mercer's estate--difficulties in collecting rents in Loudon, no markets for crops, and men indicted there for spreading ideas that they should not be expected to pay--flower knots in garden to be leveled, flowers shrubs planted elsewhere--gravel sorted for walks--one of Cleveland's men left when hardships set in--Wm. Skilling will repair well--John Broad injured \"playing Frolick\"--wrote to Wmsbg. to sell the painter, now in jail there--believes Washington should accept wages as General.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn this letter Lunds writes about trying to recover runaway negro from [Jennifer] Adams and rent from Adams along with affairs of other tenants, among other topics.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRiver frozen--hasn't yet seen Mr. Marshall or Mr. Triplett about land exchange--thinks it bad scheme to raise hogs to take care of surplus corn--pork prices low--well keeps caving in, perhaps will have to ask instructions as to where to dig a new one--good negro shoemaker available from Adams--conduct of negroes--better sell bay or stop using him for breeding--hurts him to see miller and mill idle.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Bill receipted. Bill for 1 set cart boxes.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExchange of Adams and Matthews land still not settled--much alarm in Alexandria, expecting an attack from 5 large ships reported to be off Cone [mouth of Potomac]--river now blocked with ice but women and children evacuating and moving goods--they will fight to defend town--he thinks the ships more apt to be oyster boats--packing Washington's china and glass into barrels and then would be able to move things at short notice to Mrs. Barnes and to Morris' barn--rum and wine to be moved too--everyone says they will come to help defend the Washington property--thinks 100 men could defend it against 1,000--Wm. Stevens paid for going out to [Washington's] Ohio lands--Cleveland--packing bacon--cannot sell flour--\"I wish you had said how large you woud have the negro houses you speak of in your letter, or whether you woud have them built with or without sheds.\"--one piece of woolen cloth came from weavers--nine wheels at work spinning--John Broad cannot live--tell Mr. [John Parke] Custis cannot deliver letters to Mount Airy because of ice--Mrs. Chichester will stay in Fauquier Co., feels it unsafe in Alexandria--will send his furniture to another county if Washington thinks best, however doesn't believe there will be an attack on Alexandria since Lord Dunmore's troops are too trifling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSeveral accounts are over-due, one to Lanphier--Mercer's estate--no one has applied for Col. Fairfax's bond--Lord Fairfax at present pretty well--will sell Adams' negro to someone Washington owes money to--problems of the mill [on Bulskin ?]--Simpson--French and Dulany land not settled--John Broad still alive but dying--the well will hold, must make top brick instead of stone--house opposite store framed but not raised--next will work on 2-family quarters in Muddy Hole--salting fish--letter from England by Capt. Kelso here.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eQuestion of Lund's wages, he only brought it up because Washington had offered to pay him equal to what he had had in any former year--never expects to be rich--will serve him faithfully--Mr. Baily wants 10% to collect the rents, thinks 5% is enough--suggests he might collect them himself--Tayloe has instructed him to deliver the bonds to Col. Peyton--problems with Cleveland, who must be paid since he was acting as Washington's agent--John Broad still alive--Adams' land--Triplett questions boundary between Washington's land and his--Adams pressing him to buy 300 acres--John Stone offering 360 acres on river next to former Adams land--spinning of linen going on slowly--sorry to hear Mr. Custis not well--furniture still at Mt. Vernon, hopes to avoid a move if no attack--Col. West will order militia for defense of Mt. Vernon in event of attack.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforming Washington of affairs at Mt. Vernon, the condition of the negroes, advising some improvements to Mt. Vernon, and information about the movements of the British.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDray colt--use of other horses--Stevens will not get to save the rest of Washington's lands [Kanawha] with only the negroes--he thinks it best to get two other white men and have them appointed by court to appraise work when done--if Washington thinks the upset times not enough excuse for failing to satisfy the legal requirements to save land from forfeiture must give Lund liberty to make best arrangement possible with man to go out--7,000 acres patented in Washington's name and Muse upon Pocatallico--Cleveland here and will record work in April when courts in Fincastle and Bottetourt--Cleveland says bottom lands on Kanawha very rich--packing furniture to move to Morris's barn--Cleveland's trial is Tues.--Cleveland claims his behaviour is not criminal and he has been misrepresented--has heard nothing from Milly Posey since Christmas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Washington can accompany the General anywhere now that she's gone thru smallpox [innoculation] successfully--expresses gratitude to Washington for his guardianship--\"He deserves the Name of Father who acts the Part of one.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSafe arrival Norwich with 2 mortars after long delay in Sound because of enemy and wind--better to continue by land--needs money to pay pilots and other expenses--send further orders--Capt. Burbeck with 18 of Gen. Lee's guards with him--believes this will be sufficient help--will send rest of troops on--hears of danger on road to New York--since no provisions, sending part of 130 men on--keeping or only sufficient to hoist mortar.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests Washington to write Gov. Trumbull to try to get some bounties for his men as for other Conn. battallions--he enlists men on that promise--has clothing for men, which is great inducement to enlist.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSupplies to be moved from Philadelphia to Milltown Yorktown and Lancaster--supplies being purchased--all necessaries for troops on march provided--defends conduct in not buying--there are two buyer in Philadelphia--sends 6 lemons raised near New York City.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCan't persuade troops to remain at New Rochelle in face of superior forces--troops not enlisting, army weak--few [English] troops left in New York--he holds two men who ran off to British, then came back to help a widow escape to New York.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppeal by British prisoner of war to be exchanged or parolled for a few days to see his brother who has come from England on family business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes Washington will come to Mt. Vernon while troops in winter quarters--no crop for sale this year--wheat destroyed, mill idle, short crop of corn--gives corn crop yields from each farm--many visiters and horses cause great use of crops--also 24 of own horses--wants to try making rum, sugar, and molasses from Indian corn stalk for money crop.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStewart is writing about the conduct of some of the soldiers and the need of supplies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrees to be planted--Triplett delays signing bond for land exchange with Washington--mentions Mr. McCarty, Massey and Chichester in relation to agreement--boundary disputes--inquire into purchase of Col. Stone's land--Beck's land sold--new covering horse--Col. Triplett accompanies Mrs. Washington across River today on way to camp--will question tenants.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCovering horse arrived--bond signed with Triplett for land below mill race--Robt. Adam pd. account--\"I have a great mind to put the Money into the Continental Loan office, but perhaps it would be proper to get your approbation first\"--[Mrs. Mary Washington] wants Silla sent to her, but Lund hates to part her from Jack--[Charles Washington] wrote for another hand but he didn't send one--tobacco land to be put to flax--pumpkin to be planted--per simmons for beer and spirits--mare sent by Col. Lewis sick--Lund's lip still sore.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRain and snow prevented his going up to see Washington--will leave for camp last of month--flour and corn for sale, had to sell to govt.--will sell barrels of pork and beef--difficulties getting salt--doubts Lanphier will come to work this spring--who to leave to manage housekeeping in his absence?--Bishop not trustworthy and Milly Posey away from home-will sell negroes at private sale--meeting among Loudon draftees--[John Parke] Custis not returned from Williamsburg--Mrs. Custis and children not heard from--sickness among people--Jack and Sylla distressed at parting--lambs died--mare sent by [Col.] Lewis still sick.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePersuaded Lanphier to work by promising him a portion of corn crop and wool in place of money--much plank wasted by his delay--difficulties of getting their privateer into action--difficulties with draft law in county [Fairfax]--volunteer scheme hasn't worked--reassures Washington he will not leave his employ or hold him for higher wages while he is away leading army--Custis returned from Williamsburg--feeling against R[ichard] H[enry] L[ee] for his supposed scheming against Washington--will make molasses, sugar, Rum from corn next fall-won't attempt tobacco--breeding mare.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBreeding mare--Weaver captured deserter, thus is exempt from serving in army, but he's been let go because of high wages demanded--bargain with Triplett--Blair's bond--money put in Continental Loan office--rents collected from tenants in Loudon and Fauquier--Sam[uel W-n] collected some in Westmoreland--will come to camp after shad is put up for coming year--will send Washington's accounts by Col. Fitzgerald if he leaves first--covering horse thin--progress made on privateer \"General Washington\"--Lund expresses his faith in the ship and encourages Washington to keep his share.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived letter by Gen. Woodford--can't sell negroes with their consent--negroes from Crawford innoculated with smallpox--getting in shad--covering horses--[John Parke] Custis in New Kent for elections--if not elected He'll come to camp with Lund--corn to sell--money in Loan office--Mercer land and Blair's bond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBlair's bond--he and Mr. Custis set out for camp next week--Custis elected in Fairfax county--Col. Bassett innoculated for smallpox--less shad put up than expected--stopped running early--\"the Crabs, Thorns, Cedars \u0026amp;c which we planted this Spring for Hedges appear to be all living. The Locusts at the North End of the House are all putting out I believe not one of them are dead, the variety of Trees at the South End are also alive, most of them I hope will live ...\"--ship \"George Washington\" launched--but in mud in Occoquan--loan office certificates--Lanphier worthless, refuses to work--\"I wanted much to get the Window finish'd in the Pediment that I might have the garret Passage plaister'd \u0026amp; clean'd out before Mrs. Washington returns - beside this the scaffling in the Front of the House cannot be taken away before it is finished - This prevents me from putting up with the Steps to the great Front Door ...\"--Sickness--will bring letter to Mrs. Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRain and his indisposition prevented his going to camp by now--[John Parke] Custis not to go, must go to assembly--Capt. Triplett's health forces him to resign commission.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Parke Custis, stepson of George Washington, wrote to George Washington who was at Valley Forge about various aspects of the war.  He notified him that the Virginia legislature passed bills to help raise troops, the arrival of a French ship carrying uniforms and military supplies, and a note to his mom. Docketed by George Washington. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNo word from G.W. in 2 posts--conditions of plantations under Davenport \u0026amp; Hill--breeding of cattle from Custis' English bull--wet summer--crops of corn, timothy and wheat--no workmen found but Lanphier \u0026amp; his man--making molasses from corn stalks--\"old Billy Harding wants to rent part of the Land you Bought of Mercer on four mile Run ...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill try to buy Barry's and Marshall's land for G.W.--which negroes to sell?--sorry G.W. must forgo buying lands because of losses from farms under his (Lund's) management--wheat crop almost total loss--(the fly)--prepares to plant tobacco--ditching mill swamp--drowning in mill race of valuable slave Cooper James--Carpenter James injured with axe--received £200 from Capt. Lewis for Phaeton--sold flour to Boston for good price (scarsity there)--suggests G.W. speculate in wheat, sell flour at high prices--Wm. Roberts the miller, his merits \u0026amp; weaknesses for drink, \u0026amp; advises not to hire him again--mill race, tumbling dam at Piny \u0026amp; Dogue Run gate \u0026amp; dam which Roberts repaired or built--discusses building houses for prospective tobacco crop--campaign in Rhode Island \u0026amp; departure of Fr. admiral, Lord Howe \u0026amp; Johnstone--cleared money in pork--can't get workmen to assist Lanphier--\" ... if so the coverd ways will not get done ... \"--sickness among people--good pastures--took paper from G.W.'s trunk, can't get any in Alexa.--letter from Wm. Roberts enclosed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelays problems with recruiting for the army, currency depreciation and counterfeiting, land purchases in northern Virginia, and the management of Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eResigned commission because of ill health--also, \"Would my health admit of my continueing in the Service, I could not Consistent with the Character of an Officer or Soldier by any Means Submit to have younger Officers placed over me.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Caleb Gibbs, commander of the Commander-in-Chief's Guard, to Royal Flint, assistant commissary of purchases, requesting a quarter cask of wine for His Excellency George Washington at Head Quarters. Signed by Gibbs with note that the cask of wine was received.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerned with auditing of army accounts ... Lewis, informed of a balance in his favor, requests Washington to order the Paymaster Gen. to honor this balance ... nonpayment of debts will injure him as well as the Public Service …\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoice for beer, wine, bacon, sugar, and \"1 box directed to Mrs. Washington,\" etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMilitary intelligence--reports movement of British fleet and army in New York.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests George Washington's advice whether to sell Eastern shore lands because of heavy taxes and can get no one to live there \u0026amp; work them--rumors of truce to be offered by British King--appreciates Washington's advice on draining low grounds [at Abingdon] to prevent tidal floods--poor corn crops and depreciation of paper money--everyone paying old debts in paper money--purchase of Alexander's land--army's success at Stony Point. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Parke Custis writes to George Washington from his Abingdon regarding an offer of seventy five pounds for his property on the Eastern Shore of Virginia - is confident he can get more. Custis himself is considering purchasing Philip Alexander's land at a tempting price. Expresses his pleasure and congratulatory wishes on the arrival of Count d'Estaing's on the American coast. Custis reluctantly addresses a misunderstanding between himself and Colo. Bassett regarding the valuation and care of Washington's forty-seven head of cattle at Clairborne's plantation in King William County, Va. (part of Martha Washington's dower lands that Washington leased to John Parke Custis in 1778). Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of cattle on George Washington's plantation in King George County in the hand of John Parke Custis. The front of the document lists forty-seven cattle including eighteen \"Young Cows\" of the \"common breed \u0026amp; small,\" sixteen heifers of the \"English Breed,\" three steers, and ten \"best work Oxen.\" The reverse of the lists cattle valued by Colo. Bassett 'last fall.' Autograph document, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn writes how the new plantation needs constant attention, but would be \"very advantageous to your Estate in the Neck, and will add much to the Prospect from the House.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosed is letter to Mr. Fras Gallibert, French merchant prisoner at N.Y., to be forwarded to him--his health improves, but George [Lewis'] is poor--George settles on Frederick cty. land; will Washington sell some of his land adjoining?--no news from Charles Town [Charleston, S.C.]--Gen. Woodford moving Va. troops there-\"will not the Irish demands of a fair trade operate to our advantage?\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill addressed Master George Washington--total £297.6.0 Va. Curr.--bill for broadcloth, buttons, silk, thread, dressed leather for making coat and waistcoat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShowed Col. Bassett his letter, but doesn't know whether he's complied with it--concern over no news from Charlestown [S.C.]--feeling among gentry and people at large regarding congress's recommendation regarding currency--he and Col. Mason expect to be elected to assembly with no opposition.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncloses Philadelphia paper announcing news of a victory in the south [King's Mountain ?].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipts and certificates collected for supplies and horses requisitioned last Jan.--Will Washington appoint someone to examine and approve them as per law of state of N.J. which he incloses?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMortified at actions of [Va.] legislature--wishes to resign his public office but feels it his duty to continue in legislature to express his protests at their actions--emission of 10 million pounds immediately--action between Cornwallis and Genl. Greene--Greene has won universal esteem for his conduct.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends boots Washington ordered from his shoe factory--invites Washington to visit again--sorry to hear Mrs. Washington is ill--suggests she spend summer in Wethersfield rather than go back to Va.--hogshead of boots being sent to Col. Sheldon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Parke Custis writes to Washington relieved to hear that his mother Martha Washington is back in good health. His family is suffering from an epidemic that his stricken many family members with his youngest son being dangerously ill. Custis apprises Washington of his current circumstances in dealing with a dispute of monies owed to Robert Alexander for land purchase includes a copy of a notice dates 26 May 1781 [see RM-1188.004]. Reports of damages by British troops to nearby neighbors properties including Colo. Bassett. Fortunately, Custis' home and property were unaffected. He is pleased to inform Washington of accounts of 'our Countrymen do not want Spirit or Inclination to join the Marquiss,' with forty-six men from the county volunteering for service. Custis himself has provided clothes and horses for two volunteers. Reports that Genl. Nelson was appointed governor with the assembly granting him very great powers to support the war. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOn 26 May 1781 John Parke Custis notifies \"To All Persons whom it may concern\" a dispute between Robert Alexander and himself regarding the purchase of land and monies owed by Custis to Alexander. Custis appoints Charles Simms as his lawful attorney in the matter. Custis proposes four options to rectify the dispute and if none are disagreeable, Custis' attorney will authorize a payment of forty eight thousand pounds current money. Autograph document, pages. Docketed in the hand of George Washington. Document included in Custis' 11 July 1781 letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of his father [Fielding Lewis]--father's will directs Dismal Swamp lands and others to be sold-estate in debt--give opinion on accepting credit and also description of land--mother [Betty Lewis] and family well--\" ... as well as is the old Lady-forwards letter from Havana.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDetailed description of Dow's land on Cameron Run--Mrs. French will never consent to exchange land--G.W. anxious to have her land--Mrs. W. goes to Mr. Digges across river in company of Dr. Stewart (Stuart)--[Mrs. French's land is between Epsewasson and Little Hunting Creeks, part of Union Farm].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived letters and will forward them to England--will forward Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd's letters under protection of Washington's.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLund encloses [Benj.] Dulany's letter concerning Mrs. French's landand Mr. and Mrs. D. agrees to sale of land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLund writes about further efforts to exchange Dow and French lands, maybe Mrs. F. can be persuaded to trade Manley's land (adjoining French's), and has purchased Dow's land to bargain with Mrs. F along with a description of land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLund writes about how the sale of Custis horses didn't take place although Col. Dandridge offers both to G.W. in exchange for giving up two years payments from Dandridge's estate, both as covering horses may repay quickly and one may do for the turf.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLund writes about how Dow wants payment for land made in Philadelphia and will try to collect rents to repay what G.W. has borrowed. He will also get Gilbert Simpson [on Washington's western lands] to try to get money and James Cleveland to collect debt for Col. Wm. Crawford.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLund writes about various aspects of the family and the famrs including that he believes there is peace in King's speech to Parliament, horses suitable as chariot horses (will get horse [from Custis estate]), shoats only doubled in size, very disappointing, bank froze all winter, grapevinesand apple trees, someone cutting timber on G.W.'s land, Custis's legal title to Alexander's land [Abingdon], and that children at Abingdon are well, will come to Mt. V. to stay some time.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLund writes on how the crops are short and other financial matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLund writes about the amount of wheat from each farm and how few will sell wheat, expecting price to go up because of the peace treaty with Britain.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter by Betty Lewis--hurt at not hearing from him during afflictions--husband and brother Sam died within 3 weeks of each other and she has been ill--\" ... My Dear Brother was there not one half our you could spare to write a few lines to an only Sister whoe was laboring under so mutch affliction both of Body and mind ...\" Autograph letter signed, 2 pages, integral address panel. Docketed by George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnsuccessful in collecting rents--tenants over the ridge will pay as soon as specie is in circulation among them--they have good crops--Mr. Throckmorton undesirable tenant because he would put negroes and overseer on land, lowering quality--describes tenants and plantations--tenants on this side the ridge in bad shape, can't pay--new cook, Richard Burnett ill, very good industrious fellow, but complains of being lonely--refuses to mix with negroes--[Pitman] best kitchen gardner they've had--kiln for drying wheat--Dow's land--Washington's house in Alexandria--Dr. Stuart to build in Alexandria--got negro from Norfolk where he's been since seige of York.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends Washington a pamphlet lately out on a political issue--she recommends it as disinterested and sensible--\"Some say there is no Cincinnatus in existence; I think there is.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe drawing was known to George Washington who sent it to Tobias Lear on 22 December 1794, describing it as \"the sketch which has been presented to me by Mr. Claiborn, of the new method of lowering and raising boats without locks.\" Washington had received a letter from Claiborne in 1784 in which he discussed navigable rivers to the west; whether Claiborne sent the drawing at that time is uncertain. It could also have been given to Washington in early December 1794 when he and Claiborne met together in Philadelphia, or sent in a follow-up letter Claiborne wrote on 16 December 1794.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Inclosed I have Sent you my Fathers letters wharein you will See his intention Before his death, of releiving me out of my distressis, Occasioned by my Youthfull Folley\"--requests a loan--now in jail.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis, surveyer of Rockingham County, informs W. that he can find no record of registration of land on \"Little Kanaway\" by Col. [William] Crawford--lands on Ohio and Shurtee [Chartier] are regestered-Michl. Cresap disputes this--most of land in newly formed Mononghela county, should make inquiries there--receives condolences on death of brother [Gen. Andrew Lewis?]--death of Fielding Lewis--.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLittle news regarding Washington's Ohio lands and plantations under Simpson--can't write what he heard in a letter--David Bradford, lawyer, has news of lands, enclosed copy of his letter--recommends Bradford as good agent for Washington's business there--people in Washington's Bottom on Ohio leaving after hearing he is to assert claim--rumor that Washington's land there has been recently surveyed among large tracts by Pa. People for sale in Philadelphia--people should be warned of a fraud--leaves west as soon as his [Lewis'] land is surveyed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncloses draft of a deed to be executed by Col. Bassett--will accomplish his business at next general court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes to clear up title to land bought from father [Sam. Washington]--originally bought from Col. Phil. Pendleton, and title still in Washington's hand--will be at sweet springs when Washington visits his plantation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrites by naval officer going to Philadelphia--fatigues of passage to West Indies and here reduced health--hopes to benefit from more settled climate of this place--ships leaving--sends letters to Mrs. Washington and Fanny Bassett by ship for Norfolk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAffairs of Dismal Swamp Co.--letters from Mr. Jamason, chief manager--intends to advertise meeting in Richmond in Oct.--will Washington do this instead, for greater effect?--agrees to sale of their partnership lands.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis are only letters which have \"... communicated information of my friends.\"--hopes George Washington has recovered from reported sickness--was very ill after passage, and recovers slowly--Physician in Charleston will probably bleed him to relieve pain in head--will remain til April--always tries to act honorably--thanks for money--will return by water which is cheaper--gratitude to his uncle--can't procure acorns and seeds he wants as \"they fall from the Trees early in November.\"--transplanted 50 or 60 of Magnolia and a number of the live Oak to bring with him--\"Miller's description of the Magnolia cannot be two highly embellished--there is a Species of them called the bay Laurel but none that I have yet heard of under the denomination of the Umbrella, from the discription I have had of it, it will not answer Your purpose I presume, as it is said not to exceed the height of 6 or 7 feet--it may rather be considered a shrub.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMajor Washington has remained with them since January, and though he wishes he could say his health was improved by the Southern climate, he fears \"his disorder is too inflexible to be remov'd by mere Change of Climate.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLists number of shares owned by individuals, including G. Washington, 1 share.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for plank and shingles, total amount £87.9.0.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges receipt of a gross of bottles (probably rye whiskey) and discusses the purchasing of shares of Potomac Company stock.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn informs George that during a recent visit to Mount Vernon a \"great Coat of yours\" and book became mixed-up with his own belongings. John then discusses one of George Washington's notable entrepreneurial activities - the breeding of mules. Seeking to emulate his brother, John suggests that George send one of his \"Jack Asses\" to Bushfield, John's plantation, to breed with his mares.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJefferson requests information about David Bushnell's \"submarine navigation\" experiments during the American Revolution.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends him live oaks plants and acorns of live oak and water oak--also seeds and plants of laurel tree.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount from April 1786 - Dec. 1788, for various medicines and spices.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGlad to receive news of Mt. Vernon--will enquire about a she-ass--the Secretary and General Nelson most likely to have one--Mr. Bassett gave him box to convey safely to Mt.Vernon--not finished copying letters--will return soon--thanks him for kind invitation [to live at Mt. Vernon as manager ?] and hopes he will be equal to the job-- \"... my experience in business but illy qualifies me for embarking on it, but under Your direction and from your example I flatter myself I shall derive insight, and I must hope that my attention and integrity will in some degree make amends for my deficiencies.\"--wrote to inform him of act passed in Richmond to discharge interest certificates on all Loan office warrants issued by the state--Dr. Lamey [Le Mayeur?] to deliver this and shoes--lots in Fredericksbg not sold.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph document signed, fragment, endorsed \"Rect. No. 149 Walker Blunt Block Maker\".Bill for £1.3.0.Receipted on April 14, 1786 by Washer Blunt; Endorsed on back by [the officers of the Potomac Company] George Washington, John Fitzgerald and George Gilpin.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThornton writes to request G.W. to send any papers dealing with Hight [Jost Hite] land, which he bought of his father [Sam. Washington] and is now up for litigation, if turned out, will have to move house he's begun to other of his lands adjoining this.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis agreement between George Washington and Penelope French secured for his use the last piece of property he added to his Mount Vernon estate, a parcel that would become part of Union Farm. French, who had a life in interest in the land and buildings, also leased to Washington the use of twenty-one enslaved people including \"Will, Paschal, Paul, Abraham, Sabine, Rosanna, Daphne, Lucy, Delia, Grace, Tom, Isaac, Robert, Moses, Julius, Spencer, Nancy, Celia, Nell, Mitty, and Lett\", and three young children not named. The agreement stipulated that Washington must ensure the enslaved were \"clothed and fed in the same manner as slaves usually are within this commonwealth and shall not be removed and worked out of the said county of fairfax\", and is \"unreasonably worked or neglected in sickness or treated within humanity\", they would be returned to French.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks to Washington for letter [offering him and Fanny a portion Mt. Vernon land and the stewardship of Mt. Vernon, thus relieving Washington of many duties]--\"Both Fanny and myself are happier in this family than we could be in any other, or I am persuaded in a house of our own, ...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends wagon down with spelts [wheat-like grain]--one bag spilled-rest sent to care of Wm. Hartshorn in Alexandria--has engaged part of the Poland oats Washington wants and will procure more.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks for timber near Rectertown--unable to come see him because of \"distressed situation\"--clear of debts in Fairfax--sends son with letter--can Washington employ him (son) or get him into business?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcern over Washington's letter--insists he realizes importance of good education and strives for it--never lets dress or pleasure intervene--does not intend to follow example of his brother Ferdinand.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliams' bond is counter-signed by William Kerchival. Latter part of document tells of the seizing of Williams' property by the deputy sheriff for not paying rent as bound.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for £13.2.6 on July 16, 1787 in Washington's hand, signed by Craig. Bill for 6 weeks board for two servants at 25/ each, plus balance of old account--total £13.15.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas seen coach painter and quotes prices for painting, gilding, etc. the chariot--this is for varnishing coach body and surface polished, with no varnish to be added later--a cheaper mode is painting first and varnishing later--work will take 4-5 weeks--has made no contract with him, nor mentioned names--cannot give price of lining since coach-maker is away--a postscript gives price of lining as £3 exclusive of cloth and lace--quotes price and yardage of lace and cloth.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt from Joseph Cook [Cooke], a Philadelphia jeweler and silversmith, to George Washington for one gold watch chain with an engraved 'cypher' as well as a velvet ribbon. The total sum listed is £9.7.3. Docketed in Washington's writing and dated August 10, 1787. Autograph document signed, with Washington autograph, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoice to George Washington from R. Sprigg. Receipted for stud fees of mules.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncloses copy of account requested--will send account from Mr. Payne--is looking for father's [Fielding Lewis] paper of money payable and receivable from Washington--wants lands sold which father owned with Washington--if possible before he goes west this summer--how much can he get for shares in Dismal Swamp Co.?--has Washington heard of plan to drain it?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLt. [Bezaleel] How[e], who intends to enter an enterprize to some part of the Spanish settlements on the shores of [So?] America, desires a letter from Washington, stating he was an officer of the New Hampshire line and in the Guards--Trumbull recommends him to be a man \"of probity \u0026amp; honor\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBegs financial aid--unfortunate marriage ruined him--married again, but can't get wife's inheritance yet--father refuses to help--rented a house in Greensvill \"in this state\" and has to keep a poor tavern--asks for land in Dismal Swamp to live on--will take care of Washington's business there.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter discussing Washington's previous note inquiring if Thomas Lewis would serve as his land agent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePolitical situation in Conn.--Gen'l Assembly of Conn. passing resolves for organizing Congress under new constitution--will appoint electors in Jan., \"this appointment the Assembly have retained in their own power - thinkg it more likely to be exercised with judgment \u0026amp; discretion than it would be to be entrusted in the hands of the people at large\"--Senators elected--Representatives to be chosen by people--mentions circular letter from N.Y. state convention--few discordant notes in Conn. assembly--no disagreement over president, but over vice-president--desires Bowdoin for office, since Adams is talked of for Supreme Court--asks after [David] Humphreys.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Washington's advice and aid--his father's estate [John A. Washington] is in danger of being sued by Dr. Stewart for nonpayment of a bond--this was given to aid uncle Sam [Washington] and now Charles, [Sam's executor] won't pay--doesn't want to sue uncle Chas.--Nancy [Anne Blackburn, his wife] sends love--mares being brought down, will pay for season.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod to move to Alexandria--can't keep up plantation and practice law too--prefers law--can sell land and negroes to discharge debts due from his father's estate--has rented his land on advantageous terms--Mother will remain at Bushfield--desires Washington's approval--bearer, Mr. Packet goes to Alexandria to inquire about rent of houses.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConn requests that Washington pay the bearer (John Middleton) 3 pounds \"which the Revd Mr. D. Griffith subscribed for you towards repairing the Church etc.\" Receipted and witnessed by Ricahrd Burnet Walker on verso.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses Mr. Cowper's letter respecting N. Carolina land--Mr. Cowper only one who wants land and can pay for it--desires Washington to agree to sell to Cowper because estate of [Fielding Lewis] needs money from sale of lands to pay debts--he leaves for Kentucky next week, and cannot bargain further--has found bill for £50 drawn by executors of Wm. Armistead.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeclines with thanks Washington's offer of a house rent free [in Alexandria ?]--has no office or outbuildings--might be unhealthy--glad Washington approves of decision to give up farming--conscious of competition legal in Alexandria--he and Nancy [Ann, wife] will be at Mt. Vernon after Christmas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArmistead's Bill of exchange--made no fixed price in offer of Carolina land to Mr. Cowper--asked what it is worth--has heard land is in bad shape and may be sold for taxes--Mr. Riddick and Mr. Godwin attend to paying this--other land bought not assessed--maybe hard to find land in Kentucky--will give Washington best intelligence of it he can.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond of £1000 for 5000 acres of land in Kentucky.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"For putting in Buckwheat. Receipted by Peter Pool with an \"\"X\"\" mark.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis is a petition to George Washington requesting a pardon of Margaret Stone. Citing the facts that Stone is about forty years old, mother of seven children, and it is her first offense, the undersigned [including Lund Washington and Peyton Randolph] request a pardon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks for kind offer, but had already rented an office--will repair [Washington's] stable for use--accepts offer of hay--hard to get it and expensive in [Alexandria].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses thanks for Washington's goodness--realizes bad condition of their estate--great need for clothes--have a servant stop by Mr. Hanson's for some things to be repaired.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks for unmerited kindness and attention--will pay respects at Mt. Vernon before Washington leaves for N.Y.--sure he will accept the presidency despite preference for Mt. Vernon--\"... it is the general opinion of the Friends to the New Government, that if you decline being at the head of it, It never can, or will take effect\"--returns to London in a few months where he does business under the firm of Donald \u0026amp; Burton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplains inability to answer sooner--will see the land he mentions and give his idea of its value. [This is probably land Washington was considering buying from John Dandridge in Gloucester County.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports that his nephew Lund Washington, heard in Stafford County that people were saying \"we shoud have a very pretty President at the head of our new Government one who had pd of his Debts within the time of the war with paper money altho it had been lent to him in specia.\"--Col. [George] Mason responsible--believes Mason's son-in-law started it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington's letter to him delayed--Gen. Nelson's illness--has seen land Washington is interested in buying--encloses sketch of it taken from old survey--description of land--4 mi. from Gloucester C.H.--\"a good, not a fine piece of land\"--[Sketch of land is enclosed].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 copies - one retained copy in Warner Lewis' hand. Another contemporary copy in another hand with the docket, \"From Warner Lewis Esqr. 11 March 1789 (Copy). Original sent to John Dandridge Esqr. 26th March 1789\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 copies - one retained copy in Warner Lewis' hand. Another contemporary copy in another hand with the docket, \"From Warner Lewis Esqr. 11 March 1789 (Copy). Original sent to John Dandridge Esqr. 26th March 1789\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn answer to letter of 26th Inst, mentions caution regarding getting ready--is prepared to go with mother and Mrs. Willis on Thurs, or Fri. to Mt. Vernon--remains there till the horses return for his Aunt--hopes to find him at Mt. Vernon when he arrives.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable as yet to get information on lands Washington is interested in--goes to New Orleans in 2 weeks--\"I have seen a very extrordinary publication in a Fredericksburg Paper wherin mention is made of Gen. W-ks-n [James Wilkinson ?] having prepared a fleet of 25 Boats some of them armed with three Pounders and maned with 150 men who intend fighting their way down the Mississippi into the Gulph of Mexico. It is very extrordinary how such a report coud have taken its rise as Ge. W-ks-n is now here and intends down the River at the same time as I do, with only five or six Tobacco [ ] instead of 25 armed Boats.\"--sends some \"pecaun\" nuts from New Orleans--Indians doing mischief--but lands settling fast despite scalpings--price of corn--returns to Mt. Vernon in August.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSolicits money from Washington for erection of a Methodist Episcopal church in Alexandria--contributions have been slow--names prominent Alexandrians who have contributed--wishes him a good journey to the north.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePA list of accounts addressed to His Excellency Gen. Washington Esq. from the firm of Pope and Cadle, who sold lace, silk, and other hosiery at 12 William Street, New York. The document shows that on April 30, the day of his inauguration, Washington purchased 3 hat tassels. In May, he purchased 3 pairs of white silk hose and 28 yards livery lace. A note at the bottom states that one pair of hose was for Tobias Lear, who paid for them separately.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eIt is likely that the hat tassels purchased on Inauguration Day were for Giles and Paris, enslaved men who rode and drove the horses that pulled Washington's carriage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDelivered his letter and package to Mrs. Washington--has arranged for Mrs. Washington's trip to N.Y.--hired [Gabriel] Van Horn \u0026amp; Co. to drive her--tries to allay her fears at driving with strange horses and coachman--gives charges for trip.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Fenwick, bears a gift of a small 2-deck ship which will act as a chimney piece of a large room before a looking glass.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe is sending a sermon preached a year ago which is appropriate today--\"When you removed from my house, your goodness allowed me to be conversant in your family as a domestic for some months, before the College was removed to Concord\".--lauds Washington's religious attitudes and Christian behavior.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for inoculating fruit trees.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccording to Washington's directions he has pd. Col. Hooe £700 in part of debt due heirs of Co. Colville by Th. Montgomerie, Adam Stewart and Cumberland Wilson--will make payments of £500 and £250 soon--\"The Laws both of Maryland \u0026amp; Virginia authorized me to pay current money at the par of exchange in discharge of Sterling Debts and in the manner Col. Hooe received his money.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe has been down the Ohio--found a settlement on the Kanawa under James Neal of Frederick County, who patented 2200 A.--he persuaded them they had no right to the land, since it was in center of land surveyed for officers of Washington's old Va. regt. [Fr. \u0026amp; Ind. War]--they agree to buy it cheap if it will be sold, because their settlement has increased value greatly of land--people won't settle unless there's a settlement already there--he has power of attorney to make a settlement for Neal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMares such as Washington wants can be had for £25 specie--doesn't know cost of sending them to Virginia--his commission for procuring them would be 10%.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests loan of about £300 to pay outstanding debts on estate of Mr. Aylett, his wife's first husband [she was Elizabeth Dandridge Aylett Henley, Mrs. Martha Washington's sister]--will give land and negroes as security.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses gratitude for \"your powerful friendship\" in appointment of Mr. Meredith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived intimation this morning from Gen. Lincoln, so renewed request made in Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e£11.5.0 for shoeing horses, \"a new handel \u0026amp; ring for a fork,\" and \"to drogs an doctren the whet hors head\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBetty writes that George Augustine Washington, Bushrod and Corbin are there to help settle Mary Washington's estate--Bushrod says she's to have no part of the slaves [of Mary Washington's estate]--discusses division of her property--doctor's bills high--Col. Ball thinks crops will pay off debts of estate. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas purchased 2 bay mares for Washington--sends them down next week--with good care, they will be satisfactory next year.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe was manager for Col. George Mercer's estate in Frederick County when it was sold by Washington--Jas. Mercer kept scolding him and complaining of bad management of farms--Mr. Snickers had written letter to Jas. Mercer maligning his conduct--Capt. Ed. Snickers nailed up his cornhouse door and threatened to serve a writ on him--he was going to bring suit against Mr. Mercer for this treatment, but the war intervened--before war, tried to settle dispute but Mercer refused and he brought suit--sends Washington copy of affadavit--Washington, he is informed, means to bring suit against him for damage--lists a number of questions, seeking testimony of Washington in the suit against Mercer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas recorded deed of the land in Gloucester to Washington for the £800 offered.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWaited until recess of Congress to bother Washngton with another letter--the Gloucester county land, is not worth £800--John Nicholson of Gloucester is interested in leasing the land on back creek [sic]--Nicholson has asked several questions about the land so passes them on to Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten at Wilmington, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. The letter expresses the author's laudatory and religious feelings about Washington. This letter was presumably once in the Washington papers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSeeks settlement for payment for his services as manager of Col. George Mercer's plantations in Frederick County--will acceed to arbitration--puts queries to Washington on his management of the farms, the answers will be put as proof--claims Col. Ed. Snickers cast aspersions on his character--sends letter to Clerk of district court of Fredericksburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShe is sick in strange city and begs food for self and fatherless child--late husband (Col. John White's) acct. can't be settled until Congress meets--Col. Alexander Hamilton knows her character and situation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShe suffers in prison without heat or bed, with her child, Kitty White--deceased husband's (Col. John White's) daughter has had her imprisoned to give an account of his property which wouldn't pay his debts--she cannot give security until she can write to Georgia and explain the business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGlad he's returned safely from eastern tour--breeding mares extremely hard to come by--only the wealthy have them and they prize them highly--Adam Reigart is looking in Lancaster Cty, Mr. Baltzer Spangler searching in the county--will try to send mares to Mt. Vernon before Jan.--compliments to Mr. Lewis and rest of family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter signed by Fenwick Mason and addressed to His Excellency George Washington Esq. President of the United States of America. It refers to various wines ordered by the President for entertaining, including \"26 dozen claret and 12 dozen vins de grave.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill of lading for \"dix huit Caisses de Vin en bouteille\"--shipped aboard the ship \"Le Jean Jacques de St. Malo,\" captain Le Grand.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses a copy of letter from Adam Reigart--sorry so many difficulties have been encountered in finding mares--Mr. Spangler's report not favorable either--has engaged another man--will remain at home 3 or 4 weeks--will write Mr. Miller, mentioned in Reigart's letter--Mrs. Reigart's death and daughter's illness.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplains why his brother wrote Washington twice on same subject--he [brother] goes to Berkeley to try to discover documents to defend title to his land--Bushrod apologizes for not writing, but injured his hand badly--apologizes for applying for federal job [district attorney of Va.], had thought Supreme Court made nominations, not the president, and he realizes position Washington was put in--congratulations of the season.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for shoeing horses and for bottles of ointment during period Jan. 11-June 15 1790.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAt Mr. Nicholson's request, Warner sends a copy of a letter he wrote several months ago, supposing the first was lost in the mail.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMeteorological account--work done on each farm, giving division of labor--work days lost by sickness--stock on each farm--work of ditchers, coopers, and joiners and carpenters--amount of grain ground at mill. Includes putting up post and rail fence around the vineyard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA list of furniture, including sofas, mirrors, chairs, draperies, miscellaneous small furnishings, lamps, china (Sevres). Used in the New York house; total £665.14.6.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[John?] Fairfax wants higher wages than £25 per annum [as overseer]--will probably leave at end of year--difficulty in finding reliable overseers for the salary--thinks Mr. [James] Bloxham's wages (£40) too high--he's not any better than any overseer in the country--suspects him of embezzling funds from ferriages--Fairfax would like to have Bloxham's job at the high salary, but G.A.W. has discouraged him--but he's a good overseer--recommends removing James from carpentering house to act as an overseer--white overseers expensive--remove Davy to Dogue Run and Will to Muddy Hole--hasn't told the Farmer [Bloxham] yet of plans to oust him--G.A.W. goes to Berkeley for his health--wheat and tobacco crops--flour ground and the prices it will bring--new bolting cloth in place, will enable superfine flour to be made--Mr. Wilson to send his corn to the mill--prices in Alexandria high--will increase crops of pease, potatoes, carrots as Washington desires--Ehler appears industrious and able [German gardner]--\"I have replaced in the Shrubberies the Dogwood Red Bud Sasafrass Laurel and Crabapples - the Ivy have almost entirely died under both walls - among the shrubs some of these shall be interspersed\"--Muse's account with Washington--very cold weather endangers grain crops--barley has suffered much.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor colouring and bordering 2 rooms and mending one room £8.5.0.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMeteorological Account--work done on each farm, giving division of labor--work days lost by sickness--stock increase and decrease for each farm--work of ditchers, coopers, joiners and carpenters--amount of grains ground at mill. Includes \"lathing and shingling the shed of the Barn Yard.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePaid account to Porter \u0026amp; Ingraham, after satisfying himself they were valid--will no more let mares or jennets be taken away from Mt. Vernon before being paid for breeding with Jacks--rest of mares from Mr. Zantzinger have come--encloses his letters [see letters of March 9 \u0026amp; 14, P. Zantzinger to G.A.W.]--is making inquiries for person to take Fairfax's place as overseer--son of James DeNeil is no good in job at Dr. Stuart's--Mr. Gevins is good, but wants his own plantation when Fitzhugh lets him go--has had application from Anthony Whiting, an Englishman, who seems to know the whole business but wants 40 Guineas--gave Gen. Cadwallader as reference--has given Mr. Bloxham his notice and he wants to leave immediately--Davy doesn't want to go to Dogue Run as overseer--pleads his recent jaundiced condition as reason--Will not as good as Davy, but considers him for Muddy Hole--gives number of hogsheads of tobacco prized--Gardener [Ehler] laments no cabbage seed came with other seeds and buckwheat from Biddle--he's fond of flowers but promises to attend to more practical things--\"The posts which stood against the Barn, at the Mansion house I had put within shortly after you left Home.\"--too wet to complete fencing at Deep Run--when Bishop Green went away, secured the house--they are living at place of Col. McCarty's where Mrs. Barnes formerly lived--dampness delays and hampers sowing--a severe sickness among horses and mules--fluctuating wheat prices--sold all on hand, gives prices taken.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHasn't written him since he left because he's so busy--asks her uncle to please send her a guitar [\"gettar\"], as all the young ladies are learning music, and it is very simple to learn--a man named Tracy teaches the gettar and harpsichord lessons--hears he and aunt are coming home this summer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOne page of accounts between the President's household in New York and local confectioner Joseph Corre. Includes purchases of macaroni, bitter almonds, caraway seed, and ice cream. On April 15, the President's household purchased \"dinner drest,\" when John and Abigail Adams, John Jay, and Thomas Jefferson dined with him. \"Dinner drest\" was ordered again on April 29 when Washington dined with a group of senators.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSigned by Joseph Corre and docketed on verso.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived his assent to agreement between Dr. Stuart and Alexander on Custis estate--glad it's to be compromised even if injurious to Custis estate--had Custis paid in legal currency, transaction would have been legal--high court of chancery may put price anywhere from £48,000 to £8,000--if the higher figure, would ruin the estate for the Custis children--Col. George Mason considers his appointment an insult, because he never approved of the govt.--but Mr. Hector Ross thinks Mason's acrimony against the Constitution is much abated--Mason dislikes \"pomp \u0026amp; parade\" in N.Y.--\" ... swearing by G-d that if the President was not an uncommon Man we should soon have the Devil to pay. but hoped \u0026amp; indeed did not fear so long as it pleased God to keep him at the Head - but it would be out of the power of those Damnd monarchical fellows with the Vice president, \u0026amp; the Women to ruin the nation.\"--prices high in Alexandria and farmers making money--law passed moving court from Alexandria but another to be passed moving it back--Roger West thrown out of Assembly--Lund's eyes very bad--snowing hard now--wheat crops looking good--describes Washington's stand of wheat at field at Morris, Frenches and the Ferry--hopes to see Washington and Mrs. Washington in summer at Mt. Vernon--\"No person has an idea but that you must remain at the head of the Government so long as you Live. Which I pray God may be with some degree of Comfort and satisfaction to yourself, for I have no doubt but your fatigue, trouble \u0026amp; vexation is very great.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport of the death of her son Lawrence's first wife (Susannah Edmundson) in child-birth. Settlement of Mary Ball Washington's estate. Asks about her son, Robert, who was serving as Washington's personal secretary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBlacksmith's bill for shoeing General Washington's horses and making a bolt for a [coach]--part itemized, part lumped together: \"To shoeing \u0026amp; repairing shoes \u0026amp;c of 11 horses for 2 months ... \"--included are \"Two charges for shoeing a gray mare not entered ... being for T. Lear.\" Receipted by Cliland on September 27.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport of work done on each farm during the week, including report of amount of grain ground at mill, sickness among negroes, increase and decrease in cattle, work of ditchers. Autograph document, 4 pages, in hand of G. A. Washington, docketed by George Washington, \"From Maj. Geo. A. Washington 20th Aug. 1790,\" docketed in another hand \"Report Aug. 1790 Mt. Vernon,\" laminated, watermark (F. Hayes \u0026amp; crown over encircled heraldic device).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSafe arrival of Will--expected him home at Mt. Vernon sooner--his great anxiety to do right in Washington's affairs--considering moving Anthony Whiting to place occupied by Fairfax when he goes--estimate of Whiting's capabilities and character--Garner [Wm. Gardener, overseer of the River Plantation?] is leaving too, wants higher wages--Mr. Gwin in Alexandria has recommended a young boy of respectable family to take Garner's place--he has had no experience--no family--George A. Washington disagrees with Washington's theory of having all married men--cheaper to have single one--work terms of new overseer--wheat and buckwheat--corn seed sent from New York good--corn crop--\"... a piece of wood of the kind and dimensions you denoted shall be prepared ...\"--very little ice left--Peter and Godfrey busy with small odd jobs--mares in pasture are mischievous and troublesome--terrible rain storm and winds delay work--corn broken down--weather warm until yesterday--very cool--red corn George Washington sent destroyed by insects, dying in the hill--pumpkin seed from Col. Platt's prizes he thinks will flourish.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor a newspaper subscription--\"To Sub to Daily Advn. from the 1st May 17[illegible] [to] this day is 1 Year \u0026amp; 4 months @48[illegible] To Advr [illegible] £4.[illegible].\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMeteorological account -- work done on each farm, giving division of labor -- work days lost by sickness -- stock increase and decrease -- work of ditchers, coopers, joiners and carpenters -- amount of grain ground at mill. Includes work on new barn and stables at Mansion House.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMeteorological account -- work done on each farm, giving division of labor -- work days lost by sickness -- stock increase and decrease -- work of ditchers, coopers, joiners and carpenters -- amount of grain ground at mill. Includes work on new barn and stables at Mansion House.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington's sister mentions his recent trip to Rhode Island, inquires about his health, and reports her health problems. She would like to visit Mount Vernon before the Washingtons return to Philadelphia; invites them to visit her. Mentions items left to Washington in their mother's will; the accounts of the estate will be settled soon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn hand of George Augustine Washington and includes; Meteorological account--work done on each farm giving division of labor--work days lost by sickness--stock increase and decrease--work of ditchers and coopers, joiners and carpenters--amount of grain ground at mill. Mentions making stalls in the sheds of the new barn; also, putting up a post and rail fence to enclose cow-house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge A. Washington writes about how he didn't write sooner because George Washington had just left Mt. Vernon -- will be more prompt with reports hereafter -- unable to complete the barn for the stock because of many other jobs for Carpenters \u0026amp; their illness -- some progress made on barn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount with David Clark in Philadelphia for repairing the coach, harnesses, halters, and reins over a period of several years.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for £50 from George Washington by George [Augustine] Washington's hands--for his donation for year 1790 to school in the Alexandria Academy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipted [April] 12 by John Barnes. Account for Feb. 21 and April 2 for Best Bourbon Coffee, amounting to £8.15.4.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA bond detailing a loan agreement between De Barth and Washington. Signed by Washington, De Barth, Peter Miller, and Tobias Lear.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipted on [June 2] by H. Burgess. Account includes cotton, linens, gause, etc., amounting to £6.19.1.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrites to know if Washington arrived safe in Philadelphia--weather has been miserable since he left--Mrs. Stuart here at Mount Vernon, waiting to go over the river--Mr. and Mrs. Lund Washington here yesterday--he is worse--veal lights, supposed to help his eyes, have made them worse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis document is an account of medical calls and treatments at Mount Vernon, mostly to slaves, from 8 March 1791 - 4 Nov. 1791. \"Paid in full.\" Part of account, which should begin 17 March 1789, is missing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHarriot thanks her uncle, George Washington, for his letter with advice, and she will heed it--always grateful to him for his care and attention--Cousin [Fanny B. Washington ?] and Major are going down in country and she will stay with Cousin Lee--when Cousin returns Harriot will help her keep house--Mrs. Stuart still here.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis document consists of a listing of the various tenements in Berkeley, Frederick, Fauquier, and Loudon Counties, the location of them, the present tenants, length of lease, and whether tenants were paid up.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives partial list of Washington's tenants in Fauquier County with detailed description of status of land they lease, plus amount collected for rent due Dec. 25, 1791.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRespecting trespass on Washington's property--Col. Little detected man loading his wagon with hoop poles and discovered many thousands cut--the trespasser is an overseer to Chas. Alexander--probably much trespass on Washington's lands far from eyes of those who care for his land--discusses legal action against them--\"it requires the eyes of Argus to protect property in this neighborhood\"--enclosure to Mrs. Powell [Elizabeth Willing Powel].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived letter and expresses thanks for appointment--noted contents of letter to Mr. Muse and received from him all the blank leases and ones already executed with precise accounting of the rents due--great difficulty in collecting rents in Fauquier and Loudon Counties, Virginia--few improvements made there--Berkeley tenants paid rents quickly and have made many improvements--\"Most of those who hold Leases for lives have satisfied me that the lives are still in existance - Others again are uncertain, and say the lives are in Kentucky or Georgia - They have all agree'd to produce certificates of this truth from respectable authority.\"--Amount of rental exceeds what G.A. Washington led him to expect--10% will amply repay him for services--should finish rental rolls shortly--deep snow has prevented communication between Alexandria and this County--Mrs. Lewis has been ill--late fright caused \"premature increase of our family\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHarriot hopes he arrived safely in Philadelphia--she desires a guitar (\"guittar\") preferably one with keys and strings both--\"they are easier to learn to play on, and not so easy to be out of order, but if one with keys is dearer than without, I shall be much obleiged to you for one with strings.\"--will be easy to learn to play--Mrs. Bushrod Washington has offered to teach her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor the carriage of a trunk by stage to Philadelphia 12/.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas decided to try the water at the springs and delay his return to Mt. Vernon a fortnight in struggle to regain his health, unless he hears something unfavorable from Mount Vernon--physician in the county doubts that he is consumptive--his head very disordered by rheumatic or nervous complaints--sends the letter by gentleman to Frederick Town [Winchester].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived his favor by Howell--deep apologies for not sending his share of money from Mr. Cowper--Lewis used it to extricate himself from difficulties brought about by a bond he signed, but has now the money to send George Washington--will give Howell the money and give account of sale of land--denies he meant to go to Kentucky without paying money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been indisposed--will take Harriot Washington to live with her this winter if she comes well supplied with clothes--last time she was there, Harriot often couldn't appear in public because of a lack of clothes--she (Betty) cannot advance any to her because she is supporting 3 grandchildren and may have more--Fielding very distressed--\"his children would go naked if it was not for the assistance I give him\"--her family has been very sickly this fall--goes to visit daughter Betty Carter in Albemarle--change of air may help--will return in a few weeks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends copy of Mr. Cowper's account--payments not up to date--had expected to have Howell bring Washington full amount of money due him, but was disappointed in sum promised by Col. Fontain--will send it all within a few weeks--Howell brings £212.6.5 1/2--will substitute another bond for one of Dr. French's on which payment not received.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOn the subject of George Washington's resignation and whether he really would be as happy in retirement as doing good for his country.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eClendinen introduces, to Washington, King Dequen, leader of the Kascashas, and expresses the chief's intent to prevail \"upon the Chiefs of Many [Indian] Nations to Travel with him to you,... Hoping that we may all become the Same people. Firmly United to Each Others Interests.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRental for 1792 on lands in Berkeley, Frederick, Loudoun and Fauquier Counties,--lists tenants and amounts paid--arrearages for years 1791 \u0026amp; 1792--a note by Lewis explains \"The above arrearages have been collected by the Sheriffs and no Executions returned. I have had them fined, and am to have a final settlement of accounts this week.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis documents records the accounts of tenants in Berkley, Frederick, and Fauquier Counties.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill leave tomorrow to carry out Washington's instructions regarding purchasing Major Harrison's land in Fairfax County adjoining the mill tract--doesn't think the land is very valuable--thanks Washington for horse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMajor Harrison of Loudon now has decided not to sell land--seems an honest man--he will get rid of tenants, but must wait until next Fall--title is not clear and he refuses general warrantee--he wants 40 shillings per acre--wants to wait until Congress adjourns in the Spring and Washington comes to Virginia, for Harrison believes that Washington knows more about the title than he does.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph document, in hand of Anthony Whitting, docketed by G.W., laminated, (not examined for watermark).Papers of George Washington - Reel#2. Meteorological account -- work done on each farm, giving division of labor -- work days lost by sickness -- stock increase and decrease -- work of ditchers and coopers -- amount of grain ground at mill. Also a list of the weights of River plantation hogs and remaining mill hogs. A-283.96 ; A-283.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA report of recent work done at Washington's Mount Vernon estate: Digging and planting, cuttings of weeping willow, cleaning and leveling nursery in vineyard, planting fruit trees and leveling gravel walk, gathering haws [red berries of hawthorn].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis document is a report of the recent work done at George Washington's Mount Vernon estate: Spinning, yarn and stocking yarn, making shirts, stockings. Work done by 10 women, all named.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport on recent work done at George Washington's Mount Vernon estate: Framing and raising corn house, drawing shingles, making brackets, putting axle tree to carts, mending flax brake and hemp brake -- jointing shingles, making pins, painting, etc. Fragment, docketed by George Washington.A note at end of report, \"I will answer your letter by my nex Report.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington's farm manager reports the bad conduct of Thos. Green, carpenter -- will not use delegated authority concerning Green, because realizes he is necessary -- good men are hard to come by -- suggests an addition of carpenters, or estate will be a long time in improving -- mentions all the buildings that need to be built or repaired -- wishes farms to look neat -- will put up fences and gates -- suggests moving post and rail fence at Dogue Run to make meadow correspond to fields -- new corn house going up at River farm -- will move Rich's house to Muddy Hole, for David's house likely to be blown down by high wind -- engaged planks and scantling for [Dogue Run] barn from Mr. Kenzie -- Green keeps sawyers about the corn house -- poor Maj. Washington cannot recover, but he doesn't consider himself fatally ill -- G.A. Washington desires him to continue building on his house -- has treated Whitting like a brother -- will keep carpenters on G.A. Washington's house until they run out of work and he will order no more scantling -- has planted hedges of honey locust, French furz, and cedar berries, but sheep eat them -- need nettle fences on each side of hedge to enable it to grow -- hedges must be given much care to grow -- advises English thorn imported for live fences and estimates cost -- Lombardy and weeping willow cuttings planted about the Mansion house fences -- River plantation will be hard to fence -- Mr. Stuart advises water fences there -- a batteau is needed for this -- should it be built in Alexandria or by one of carpenters? -- Mr. Butler and he can carry on the hedging and fencing, including the night work -- grubbing proceeds to line of locust trees below Vineyard -- will make it a year of fencing -- little wool to spin -- spinning sewing thread and candlewick of tow -- Caroline unwell -- bled her -- trouble with Charlotte -- whipped and refuses to work -- claims she hasn't been whipped for 14 years -- will try to make seine twine -- deer destroying trees at mansion house, especially mulberry -- ice house not filled -- Dr. Stuart and young man managing Custis estates take plough to White House to use as pattern -- Mr. Ring present manager -- shorts from mill can be ground over as ship stuff or fed to cattle -- high price of flour in Alexandria.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning her sons Robert and Howell who were with the President in Philadelphia, and her niece, Harriot, who was living with her in Fredericksburg. Also inquires about the price of wheat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMeteorological account of weather at Mount Vernon -- work done on each farm, giving division of labor -- work days lost by sickness -- stock increase and decrease -- work of ditchers, and coopers -- amount of grain ground at mill -- Also, \"clearing the second Vista.\" -- At end in hand of George Washington is an itemized account of sheep and lambs at each farm. Autograph document, in hand of Anthony Whitting, laminated, 4 pages, docketed by George Washington, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport of recent work done at Mount Vernon by 4 men in the gardens: Wheeling gravel and dung into the garden; cutting wood lost by snow; dressing hemp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport of work recently accomplished at Mount Vernon by 8 named women: Spinning hemp, stocking yarn and shoe thread; making shirts, sheets and shift, knitting stockings. Fragment, docketed by George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport of work recently accomplished at Mount Vernon by 8 named women: Spinning hemp, stocking yarn and shoe thread; making shirts, sheets and shift, knitting stockings.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport of recent carpentry work done at Mount Vernon: Getting new logs \u0026amp; gutter piece \u0026amp; shingles for roof \u0026amp; chimney of overseers house at Muddy Hole -- \"straching\" the well rope \u0026amp; fixing it to well -- preparing plow -- \"to drawing the brick kill at dogue Runn\" -- mending shoes -- drawing and jointing shingles -- \"to trying up stuff for Bench plains.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDrenching rains, fields flooded, mill race broke again, roads almost impassable--Tayler little to be confided in, has kept horse since the Major is away--mill has plenty of wheat--will try to straighten fence from Manley Bridge to the Mill--snows gone, wheat not damaged, but freezing would cause covering of ice--fences and gates can't go in such wet ground--too wet to paint buildings--mixing paints--will let Green have corn--asks whether to continue work on Major Washington's building--Burwell Bassett says Mrs. Fanny Washington will not go to housekeeping--two ships just passed, will probably take flour from Alexandria--Charles' toe may have to be taken off--has called for Dr. Craik--Caroline made a shift for Sarah Flatfoot--2 sheets cut from Oznaburgh linen for there is no change of them while washing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJust returned from Westmoreland--denies neglect of Washington's business--would have written had there been further developments in the case--Mr. Lee informed Mr. Hooe of judgement, but no injunction has been applied for--concludes with greetings from Nancy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn hand of Anthony Whitting, docketed by George Washington including; Report on recent work done at Mount Vernon's several farms: Work done on each farm, giving division of labor -- work days lost by sickness -- stock increase and decrease -- work of ditchers and coopers -- amount of grain ground at mill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport on recent work done at Mount Vernon by 9 men and 3 boys: Hanging a gate, repairing fishing boat, dressing timber, giving sizes and amounts of timber -- sawing timber, hauling timber, digging brick earth and making brick yard -- painting -- making a batto [batteaux] for fishing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis report is on recent work done at Mount Vernon by 4 men: Planting evergreen, cleaning, digging, sowing and planting.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport of recent work done at George Washington's Mount Vernon estate by 8 women: Spinning tow, \"sown shoe maker Thread,\" stocking yarn, winding twine for seine maker, a shift \u0026amp; knitting stockings, \"making 13 bax\" [bags?].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters were delayed--will meet them at Mt. Vernon early next month--estate in good condition--outstanding debts small--property in Berkeley under ignorant overseer and may have suffered--he hasn't sold the crops there yet--overseer on Fairfax property taking liberties--he has a boat and seine for fishing--Dr. Craik's account discharged by corn and wheat Taylor had for sale--desires to live in Alexandria to enable her children to get better education, but looks to Mr. and Mrs. Washington for the guidance to do this or accept their offer to remain at Mt. Vernon--will continue Mt. Vernon chariot in her service, at their suggestion--\"My dear little Fayette shall be given up to your kind patronage whenever you think proper ...\"--sorry to hear of poor Mr. Anthony Whitting's sickness--will leave April 1 for Mt. Vernon--requests permission to leave Harriot Washington with Mrs. Betty Lewis while she takes a trip to Berkeley--brothers are busy so she will be accompanied to Mt. Vernon by Mr. Joe Foster.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter with advertisement came late but will go in next week's paper--intended to write by Cousin Washington [Fanny Bassett] but her stay was short--Harriot needs hat, gloves, and shoes--keeps exact account of everything bought and will send it to Washington--money sent from Philadelphia bought Harriot a dress for the Birthnight, \"it must of appeard particular had I refused to let her go, and her having nothing fit for that Purpose ...\"--requests a ticket to the Washington lottery.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHasn't heard from home in 5 months, and has contracted many debts--a Quaker has threatened to prosecute--is a student of medicine under Dr. Rush--has no dependence on anyone--asks for $300 until his father sends him money from Virginia--although he is unknown to George Washington, he believes Washington knew his grandfather (Washington's first cousin, Warner)--asks him not to make known his request.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Washington for his offer to write his father--his father's allowance to him is adequate, but has had no remittance for 5 months--he isn't extravagant--encloses letter from man to whom he owes 5 months board.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSickness prevented his visiting Washington's lands on the Potomac and lots at Winchester and Bath--must stay to make harvest now--will inspect lands after sowing corn and wheat--Major Harrison has decided not to sell his lands--he thinks prices will rise--encloses draft on Philadelphia man given for rent by a tenant of Washington's--asks for letter giving information on lots in Winchester.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport of recent work done in the gardens at the Mount Vernon estate by 4 men \"Klening\" in the yard, gardens and \"winne Yart\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis Farm Report (work done on Mount Vernon farms during the week Aug. 4-10) includes: Meteorological account -- work done on each farm, giving division of labor -- work days lost by sickness -- stock increase and decrease -- work of ditchers and coopers -- amount of grain ground at mill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport of recent work done at Mount Vernon by 10 named women spinning yarn and stocking yarn, washing, sewing breeches, knitting stockings.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecent work at Mount Vernon by 9 men and 3 boys: Putting up bedstead and furniture for it, mending blinds in parlor and mending locks--mending \"Dutch fan\"--felling and flattening stocks--building walls at Dogue Run--\"Plastering weightwashing \u0026amp; painting at ye Mansion House\"--mending equipment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived letter and bank note--recent rain great service to crops--wheat being sown--oxen and horses sick, cause shortage of plows--machine for gathering heads of clover for seed has been found--haying--planting grass-- sent Washington all pamphlets by Capt. Elwood found in his study.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Washington for money he sent her--will buy nothing unnecessary--\"Aunt Lewis has a very large family at present and a great deal of company, which makes my cloaths ware out much faster than if I was in the country where any thing would do to ware ...\"--Aunt Betty Lewis sent letters to Bob Lewis--Cousin Lawrence [Lewis?] left to go to Bath.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA stock printed shipping bill on which is recorded in manuscript the arrival from London on board the ship George Barclay, John Collet master, one case containing a harpsichord to be delivered to His Excellency General George Washington, President of the United States. The document is signed at the bottom by Bartholomew Dandridge, Jr., one of Washington's nephews and secretaries. Washington bought the instrument for his wife's granddaughter Nelly (Eleanor Parke Custis) who played it at their residence in the capital city and then later at Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUrges Washington to pick another city for session of Congress other than Philadelphia, where a fatal sickness rages [yellow fever]--suggests tentatively Baltimore or New York, especially the latter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDr. Stuart's visit so short, she fears he may not have examined her husband [Lund Washington] well enough -- Lund doesn't want to go to Philadelphia for examinatin and treatment of cancer, for his eyesight is bad, and medicine affects nerves so he needs complete rest -- he is extremely ill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAssures Washington he has power to call legislative assembly in another city and at another time--quotes laws and Constitution--fears and jealousies in various quarters over a new meeting place--hears accounts that conditions are improving in Philadelphia now from yellow fever epidemic.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Deals with legacy left her by brother George William Fairfax (d. 1787) -- declines to pay any debts against Mrs. Mildred Washington Bushrod's (d. 1785) estate -- her husband (Warner Washington, 1722-1790) was not a legatee -- her children were, but they are married. Autograph letter signed, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"H. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks her uncle for the money he sent--she goes to stay with cousin Betty Lewis Carter who has recently lost a child--Mrs. Lewis will come to get her if Mrs. Washington stays at Mt. Vernon this winter and wants her to come there.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Martha Washington is awaiting President's word to join him in Philadelphia--very apologetic for troubling him, but wonders can another story be added to the house in Alexandria which George Washington has so kindly put at her disposal?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses gratitude of herself and her husband Mr. Lund Washington for George Washington's part in getting Dr. Gates' opinion -- Gates hasn't arrived in Virginia yet -- Lund's condition growing worse all the time -- can only see light.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been in Culpeper all winter with Cousin Betty Lewis Carter--desires enough money for silk jacket and pair of shoes to wear to Birth Night Ball.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosed is deed to be reacknowledged in presence of Mr. Rutherford, as the previous copy is now out of date due to the negligence of Dr. Stuart and Col. Ball--just returned from Berkeley County, seeing Washington's tenants and is on his way to Fauquier whence he will write more fully..\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends her thanks for the bundle containing such pretty things [probably silk jacket and shoes requested by Harriot in letter of 7 January 1794]--Cousin Bob [Robert] Lewis has lost his little boy [William Burnett Lewis, who had died at the end of November 1793].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBetty writes that Harriot is very pleased with items Washington sent to her from Philadelphia--she is very deserving and takes care of her things--two valuable Negro hands have run away, probably to Philadelphia to be free, and Betty asks her brother's advice in the matter--her next year's crops will be negligible unless they can be returned. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWith apologies for taking up his valuable time, Bushrod sends the draft of an answer on a question having to do with the estate of Mr. George William Fairfax. Bushrod is doing well in law practice in Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDesires linen and dimity to make petticoats and great coat-- her great coat is so small she can't get it on.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends her gratitude for package--wishes for money to make great coat, and for tape and thread for linen--would make coat herself but no tailor will cut it out unless he makes it too--Harriot had borrowed 24 shillings from Aunt Betty Lewis, and asks for Washington's help to repay her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas had a bad attack of ague and fever, but is now recovered--thanks Washington for present of a mule--heard news of some dying of yellow fever in Philadelphia again this spring--Harriot received money he had sent her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod has word of an injunction against Washington in High Court of Chancery--his answer is needed quickly as the Court sits on 12 May--Bushrod will draw it up and send it to Washington to be sworn to. The injunction deals with suit by Henshaw, arising out of settlement of George Mercer's estate in Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces Mr. Maund to Washington as carrier of this letter--Bushrod gently reminds the president of his recent letter (22 April) requesting an answer about the suit against him by Henshaw, dealing with estate of George Mercer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCouldn't write to Washington before with information on his rents, tenants, etc. until High Sheriff of the county handed over rental money--they are enclosed herewith--breeding horses and mules--mentions Washington's lots in Winchester and Bath, and suggests exchange of one of Washington's lots on Potomac for one held by a tenant on the Bullskin in Berkeley--should buy out life leases there from tenant John Dimmett--Lewis fears he might lose land Washington gave him in Stafford because of no clear title.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington's letter to Robert Lewis will be carried to him by Cousin [Betty?] Carter who travels to Fauquier--Harriot requests money for summer dresses, or as goods are cheaper in Philadelphia, she would be happy if he would buy them there for her--wants him to know that she does mend her clothing and wear it as long as possible.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgain requests some summer dresses--requests permission to go to Philadelphia to visit brother George Steptoe Washington--Aunt Betty Lewis has ague and fever--she and family go to Berkeley soon--wheat crop is bad in Fredericksburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests Washington's permission to leave Philadelphia and study law in Berkeley--his actions there are always put under worst possible construction--is in debt now and knows Washington will advance him no more money--says his brother will send money to pay his debts and travel to Berkeley--expresses deep gratitude to Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShe thanks Washington for money he sent her to buy summer dresses--and reports that all there are sorry to hear of Washington's accident on his way to Mt. Vernon--she hope he's recovered--Aunt Betty Lewis's family has been ill all summer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnswers questions Washington raised in letters of 18 May and 18 July respecting his lands to be leased or sold--land on Potomac put up for rent--procured tenant for houses in Bath--rental of lot in Winchester--trouble in buying out leases of tenants in Berkeley--land on Difficult Run--Mr. Muse allowed transfers of leases--money for rents--use of rents to buy out leases of tenants.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHappy to hear Washington is well and cancerous growth on his face is much improved--weather promises very good corn crop--she asks his permission to set her overseer and carpenters to build a corn house--not satisfied with school her children are in as it is too crowded--her son Fayette has been ill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis writes: \"Casually going into a painter's shop yesterday I there saw some Tent Poles which I was told were for your\" use. Since the usual complaint with these tents is that \"the standards in the middle [are] of a great inconvenience,\" Nicola has submitted a sketch [included] of his own for Washington's consideration.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrites by Mr. Madison [James ?]--left for Berkeley before receiving answer from Washington because of early conveyance there--has heard Aunt Lewis is ill, but can't go back until Brother George is well enough to take her--very much impressed with new sister [Geo. Steptoe Washington married Lucy Payne, sister of Dolly Payne Madison]--dined with Uncle Charles recently and he is in much better health--refused Mr. and Mrs. [James] Madison's invitation to Philadelphia for fear of angering her dear uncle--thinks Mrs. Madison a charming woman.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBegs Washington for money to buy a stuff skirt and a couple of dark calicoes--she left Berkeley a week ago--Aunt Betty Lewis has been very ill but it recovering.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis writes that the Berkeley and Frederick rents were easily collected because the lands there are productive--those in Fauquier County are hard to collect--deputy sheriffs won't turn over money that is collected--to Mrs. Haney, \"a very genteel old lady\" and cousin of Washington's (probably daughter of his mother's half sister Elizabeth Johnson), he has extended money on several occasions according to Washington's direction--has settled her and her teenage daughter on a tenement of his own, because those of Washington that were vacant will bring at least £30 each--it may be expensive to buy up life leases on tenements, but Lewis would recommend Washington do so because the money will be reimbursed by higher rent in 4 or 5 years.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page each for the two copies which are slightly different. This bond is for rent and signed by Cooper and Robert Lewis, Washington's nephew and secretary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived Washington's letter with 2 plats of land--he knows little of Washington's land in Kentucky on Rough Creek or of settlement there, but supposes there is some, as he believes Washington's land is near the small town of Hartford, some 18 miles from Vienna--Lewis goes to Kentucky again in April to view his own lands on Green River and will view Washington's at same time--his mother and Harriot send greetings.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShe received the money Washington sent--would have sent her thanks before, but was in Culpeper and kept there long by bad weather--Aunt Betty Lewis too busy to write by this post.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHarriott addresses her \"Honored\" uncle with great humility and asks for a pair of stays, a hat \"and a few other articles.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCabot has heard from Judge Phillips--and is happy to report that the young Lees and Brents mentioned in Washington's letters will probably attend academy at Andover, or else at Exeter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis has just returned from Kentucky--he was unable to see either his own land or Washington's, despite his efforts--he did meet Gen. Spotswood who said he has bought the identical land from Gen. Harry Lee for 4 shillings per acre--Lewis believes it is worth at least twice that--the land has good settlement and a good iron bank on it--he cannot understand what Lee meant by selling it again--300 acres of Andrew Woodrow's should be purchased to improve value of Washington's land--he will purchase it if Washington agrees.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces [John Neale] whom he recommends to overlook the carpenters at Mt. Vernon--he made no definite agreement with him--encloses the agreement that Washington drew up for \"former person\"--he will accept £40--is married with children, which William Washington sees as an advantage because married men stick to their business better than single men.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter and draft of his letter of the same date to Washington but with different closing paragraph. Lewis has purchased no leases because of high prices--he encloses rent roll for past year and has deposited £475.10.2 with his aunt--all above amount of rents to go to his account for 1793 rents sent to Philadelphia--finally got judgment for rents held by sheriff and hopes to pay Washington all arrearages owed--discusses lots in Berkeley--will eject several tenants next year from Frederick and make new leases with industrious farmers--apologizes for not staying at Mount Vernon until Washington arrives, but must see to planting wheat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of land rents collected by Lewis for year 1795 on lands in Berkeley, Frederick, and Fauquier County, Virginia on behalf of George Washington. Shows description of land and remarks on land rented by William Collins, Henry Shover, and ___ McIntosh--amounts to £354.5.0.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDifficulty getting peas and vetches--has applied to Lords of Privy Council to permit officers of customs to admit it to entry to forestall another confiscation of American goods--sends along Chicorium Intybus [Intibus, or succory] and bill of lading--Captain Tuttel promises special care to this shipment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDandridge, employed at the time as personal secretary to the President, declares his intention to leave the official household and begin a commercial career in rural Virginia, having found city life in Philadelphia intolerable.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHarriot apologizes for asking for more money to buy hat and articles for Birth night so soon after having received \"liberal presents\"--she has been very ill, enough so to require a physician--Aunt Betty Lewis ill with ague and fever.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis reports that he met with unexpected success in rent collecting for Washington's properties \"over the ridge and in this county\"--few have made required improvements--he suggests the life leases be put into hands of lawyer to decide how to proceed--Mr. Muse says Col. Simm of Alexandria thinks leases badly drawn and ejectments won't be supported by court--reports repossession of lots in Frederick and Berkeley, and rental of some lots--difficulties in collecting from sheriffs--Lewis's late cousin Thornton Washington's estate has cut timber on 35 or 40 acres of Washington's prime reserve in Berkeley because of neglect by Mr. Muse in maintaining the lines (Thornton Washington, son of Samuel Washington, inherited rights to cut timber on Lawrence Washington's land, which bordered George Washington's)--Lewis is unable to rent poor land on Deep Run, and suggests procuring situation for sawmill there, for good pine timber on land--he must see Washington on next trip to Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHarriot reports that she is now at Matapony, where is seldom chance of sending mail--she sends her sincere thanks for money Washington sent her to buy articles for Birthnight.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod reports that he has received and will retain bundle of papers dealing with the [Thomas Colvill] estate settlement--he will ask for settlement as soon as possible, and explains some possible outstanding issues to Washington--Mr. Keith has furnished some information--has not yet received appraisement of estate--received hogs from Washington and thanks him for them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis agrees that Washington is wise to wait until September, as described in the advertisement, to sell his land--Kentucky lands rising in value--he hears there was large emigration last year and some of it to Green River, which should help boost value of Washington's land--discusses military lands and state grant lands--land fever can make prices fluctuate--he was unable to purchase Woodrow's inholding within Washington's property yet--Lewis says that Col. Willis's and Gen. Spotswood's horses still for sale, may be at reduced price.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning \"the claims of the Cohnawaga, or Seven Nations of Canada.\" The Seven Nations were an Indian confederacy of Mohawk, Abenaki, Huron, and Onodaga that supported the French during the French and Indian War, and later the British in the American Revolution.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn cypher, Monroe alerts President to interception by French of Washington's letter re XYZ affair. Message also decoded.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBetty writes to Washington on Harriot's behalf, who wants to inform him that Andrew Parks, a merchant of Fredericksburg, has been courting her and she would like to marry him--Betty says that Parks is \"very much respected by all his acquaintances ... a sober sedate young man and attentive to business\"--she has left town for a healthier place which has the advantage of having a mill as well.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis blames delays in his letters on the fact that there are no post riders in this area--since his mother left Fredericksburg, Washington should direct letters to the attorney James Lewis there--he explains not paying Washington money collected so far from rentals--he had wanted to pay in lump sum, but will not remit it as he collects it--denies using funds for own use--Washington's advertisement posted at Court House--describes the property dispute between McCormick and Ariss, one of whom has encroached on Washington's property--it is too late in season to bring Jack to breed in Fauquier County--next season will do so--Mrs. Haney (or Haynie) [G.W.'s kinswoman, see letter of R. Lewis to G.W., Jan. 17, 1795 and R. Lewis's diary for that year] is dying of consumption.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis desires to know, because others have asked him, whether Washington will exchange western lands for some improved estates in this area which might be rented to advantage--he will pursue the purchase of Woodrow's inholding--Mrs. Lewis [Catherine Daingerfield Lewis] has been ill, and that will prevent his going to Kentucky this year.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Lewis's [his wife] illness had prevented him from retrieving Washington's letter before now--gives opinion of Andrew Parks as suitor for Harriot Washington--he is an industrious young man with good prospects, but considers their marriage at this time \"madness in the extreme\"--he advises any marriage be put off until Washington can come to Virginia and look into things himself--Washington's letter to his mother sent to Culpeper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis writes that he forwarded to Howell Lewis, his brother, the papers from Washington concerning debt he owes--it should never have gone to Washington, and Howell considers it a \"rude attempt\" on the part of others to collect their money--they would have been paid had it been presented correctly to Howell--Mrs. Catherine Daingerfield Lewis still ill--they will go to Culpeper for change of air after court terminates in Fredericksburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis writes that he tried to obtain possession of land on Accokeek Run in Stafford County, Va. which Washington said (both in person and in a 29 April 1793 letter) he might have, but finds title belongs jointly to Washington and other heirs of his mother [Mary Washington]--Lewis will give up all efforts to obtain it--Mrs. Haney [Washington's cousin, Elizabeth Haynie] died of rapid consumption [see letter of Jan. 17, 1795]--her daughter Sally Ball Haynie cannot find employment because the people in the neighborhood \"are uncommonly industrious and do every thing with in themselves.\"--Mrs. Lewis has taught Sally reading, writing, and useful needlework, etc.--she would make an extraordinary housekeeper for some genteel family--she is welcome to take her board in his house, but he defers to Washington's judgment--sister [Betty Lewis] Carter is delivered of a son [Charles E. Carter].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePowel writes that she cannot harbor resentment after all that passed yesterday, and is determined to dine with him tomorrow, \"when I will endeavor to meet your Ideas with Fortitude\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod writes that he is grateful for Washington's bounty [see Writings, XXXV, 107-108 - Washington's offer of some lots he won in a lottery]--the Colville estate business is finally settled by County Court, but this not binding, so he will seek another settlement--Bushrod will take his wife, Anne (\"Nancy\") Blackburn Washington up to Berkeley Springs for her health--he encloses an order to be published in England.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOne share (No. 1355) of augmented stock in the Bank of Alexandria. Endorsed on back, \"The within Share was Transferred to Robert Beverley August 19th 1802. M. Sutton B.K.\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived the bills--Harriot [Washington] was married July 15, and has gone to her Brother's in Berkeley [Geo. Steptoe Washington]--expects to go to son Lawrence's in Frederick for her health--\"My Dear Brother it is with Infinite Pleasure I here you intend to retire to your owne Home, there I hope you will Enjoy more statisfaction than you Possibly can do in Public Life ...\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis encloses bill of $100. from his brother Howell--Howell is sorry his uncle should have been troubled by receiving the note for money due [See letter of May 4, 1796, George Lewis to George Washington].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis notes Washington's acknowledgement of the bank note forwarded to him for Howell--he agrees that his brother should have considered interest on the principal--he will see his brother about this on the latter's return from \"over the ridge\" with his family [see letters of Aug. 1 and May 4, 1796].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMeade conveys to Washington a character reference for Mr. [James] Anderson from a Mr. Fitzhugh--Anderson is a man of industry and clever, but advanced in years.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnderson writes from the Selden family's Salvington Plantation near Fredericksburg that he has received Washington's letter telling of William Pearce's advance of salary from £100 to 100 Guineas--he himself would accept 100 Guineas with house, garden, etc--Anderson believes Washington's superintendent should have an assistant to take over much of writing business inside--he hears that Washington's superintendent \"has as much to do as any one man can execute\"--describes his knowledge of farming and grazing as \"two branches of the same business\" that he \"was bred to from my youth\" in Scotland--he leaves his character reference to others.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnderson writes that his failure to answer Washington's earlier queries was not caused by deceit--he then relates his background and experience in farming north of Edinburgh, Scotland, in the English border lands, and in America--he came to U.S. in 1791--has seen Mt. Vernon estate--mentions the distillery he runs on Salvington plantation and that he thinks a properly conducted distillery of much gain to owner--mentions crop rotation and the use of manure as necessary components in improving the land--he is content in present situation with Mr. Cary Selden, but would delight in serving Washington if he can make it profitable for both.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnderson informs Washington that he sent a letter on 11th to Philadelphia--he will be glad to come to Mt. Vernon to see Washington at earliest opportunity.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnderson writes that he can procure good overseer with experience in \"the management of Negroes\" if Washington's current overseer is leaving--Anderson will shortly take measurements of John Francis Mercer's \"thrashing machine\", so that he can cut timber in winter for mounting one for Washington--suggests cost could be lowered by using Washington's own carpenters and a millwright.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRec. No. 258 annotated by G.W. \"School Alex £50.0.0--dated, addressed to Charles Lee Esq. in another hand.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHannah Washington writes to introduce her son Fairfax to George Washington, as he arrives in Philadelphia to study law under Charles Lee--Hannah asks whether Washington \"would sometimes take the trouble to advise him in regard to his moral conduct, as he is much too young to be in such a city, without a guide \u0026amp; true friend.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod writes that he is just recovering from attack of pleurisy--the deed enclosed not recorded as prescribed by law--no news of Kanawa lands.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePowel offers to pay Washington $1000 for his carriage horses, which she intends for the use of her nephew, on the condition that they are as she describes them--however, if Mr. Adams wants them and will pay full price, she will yield all claim.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePowel writes that she would certainly like to purchase Washington's coach, but that since she doesn't buy his horses for herself, she has no use for the coach--her nephew prefers to follow fashion and wants a new carriage, though Washington's is a superb piece of workmanship and will outlast modern one--Washington's successor is to be legally announced today, and Powel believes that Adams should buy the coach--she will pay Washington cash for the carriage horses any time.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePowel encloses her check for $1000 to pay for Washington's carriage horses, and indicates she does not wish to have them before he leaves Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePowel teases Washington because he had \"without design put into my possession the love letters of a lady addressed to you under the most solemn sanction\"--these letters from Mrs. Washington were found in the writing desk she got from him--she tried to give them to Tobias Lear who was present when she discovered them, but as he refused, she sealed them up and will return them to Washington by whatever means he directs. Includes a self-deprecating note in which she promises to pay Lear $245 for the writing desk and praises Washington's \"wise and peaceful administration for eight years.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eErskine writes Washington that he has used his name in a pamphlet he has written about the French Revolution entitled \"Causes and Consequences of the war in France\". He also expresses his great admiration for Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoice for certain materials and labor used in the construction of a boat. At the bottom, Humphries has signed (in full) a receipt for the total sum of £55.16.3 ($148.83).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis has made inquiries on Washington's behalf for a workman [housejoiner] desired by Washington, but can find none available now, neither among blacks (who are generally hired out a year at a time) nor among whites (who would come burdened with families to support)--he suggests that Col. Ball might have some such workman whom he will rent out--Mrs. Lewis's health has been bad for several years and growing worse, else they would have visited Mount Vernon already.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth Washington writes that she has been informed that she cannot, as had been her custom, get herrings from George Washington's fishing landing--her hands at the ferry landing have only gotten 300 herring--it is too late to apply elsewhere--she asks the favor of 6 or 7000 herrings from Washington's seine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth Washington writes to protest that she only wanted justice done in getting her turn at the fishing landing--when she applied for fish there were two others before her, the fish did not run while her negroes were at the fishery, and then she heard that others were supplied out of order before her--she did not expect George Washington to \"disfurnish\" his own family of their herrings for her--[see letter of April 24, 1797]--can't come to Mt. Vernon to see Mrs. Washington because roads are impassable between Hayfield and Mount Vernon--and while writing the above she has just had word to send negroes down for fish--she thanks Washington for his intervention and says she is now sending the letter only to explain that she wanted nothing more \"than what was the common rule of fishing landings, to have my turn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSamuel Washington writes to express thanks to George Washington for advice (\"there is no person fonder of receiving advice than what I am\")--he states that the money he wants to borrow from his uncle is mainly to pay debts contracted by his father [Charles Washington], particularly to Dr. Stuart--he will come to Mount Vernon in few weeks--wife is expecting a little one at any time [Samuel T. Washington?].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDr. Craik's bill from Aug. 25, 1797 - June 14, 1799 for £ 97.11.9, for visits to \u0026amp; treatment of members of G.W.'s family and servants on all the farms--includes visits to attend Mr. Peter's child \u0026amp; \"a visit to \u0026amp; attendce on yourself from 21st to 26th and prescription\" £4.0.0--a dozen oranges--\"Bleeding yourself ...\"\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003edocketed by G.W. \"Receipt Doct. Jas. Craik, Bal. $128.88 27 June 1799,\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote for the sum of one thousand dollars, in George Washington's hand, signed by his nephew Samuel Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth Washington writes to George Washington to clarify her earlier remarks about William Triplett -- she refers to the suit by Thomas Pearson concerning land sold years earlier to George Washington and others by his brother Simon Pearson, some of which now makes up Hayfield farm on which she lives -- her nephew looks for papers relative to land in Stafford and Prince William.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Receipted Dec. 18, 1797 by John \u0026amp; Thos. Vowell. Bill for Shingles, amounting to £8.4.5.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis writes a recommendation for Thomas Alsbury, who formerly served Washington \"in the wars with the savages\" and \"in your family\"--Alsbury now wants to lease land from Washington on the Ohio or Kanawha Rivers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegrets that she cannot visit Mt. Vernon at this time. Her grandsons, Augustine and Corbin, are sick. Must remain at Haywood. Promises to visit at first opportunity.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod Washington answers George Washington's legal queries dealing with Thomas Pearson's suit concerning land sold by his late brother Simon Pearson to Washington and others in 1763 [see letter, G.W. to Bushrod W., Oct. 9, 1797]--Bushrod will take the case should it go to a higher court--Gen. Marshall may know something further about the case, as Bushrod met a man named Pearson at Marshall's office recently.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod records a legal opinion for Washington concerning a suit initiated by Thomas Pearson, against his late brother's estate (Simon Pearson). The suit involved a parcel of land which Washington purchased from Simon Pearson some thirty-five years earlier.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod sends his uncle a copy of grant requsted--he can't find the Inquisition, but has directed the clerk to continue his search for the document related to Pearson's suit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis sends orchard-grass seed, a gift from Mr. Francis Whiting, after a 6 week delay for lack of transportation to Alexandria--Washington's tenant on his tract of land above Bath has removed to Kentucky, and the land is being denuded of its valuable timber by the neighboring \"set of lawless rascals\"--Lewis strongly suggests that the land should be rented out to protect the remaining timber--furthermore, Washington's land on Lost Mountain (then in Prince William County, now Fauquier County) is being stripped of bark by tanners working by moonlight on the pinnacle of the mountain--the perpetrators have been caught.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod writes that he has investigated Mrs. Forbes and found her fully satisfactory for the job of housekeeper at Mt. Vernon--\"She is honest, industrious, \u0026amp; well acquainted with nice as well as common cooking\"--she never received letters from Washington, however--Bushrod will investigate at the post office--mentions having written earlier about the Pearson suit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod writes that he has located and interviewed Mrs. Forbes, who says that her price is $150 a year--Bushrod thinks this is \"extravagant\" for a housekeeper at Mt. Vernon, but that he is persuaded she would do well--he asks Washington to advise him whether or not this will be satisfactory.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod writes that he has talked with Mr. Brooke and received good references for Mrs. Forbes--he answers Washington's queries about her from his 3 November letter--there is good cook to be sold in Fredericksburg by Geo. Murray--he had cooked for Brooke who says his only fault is a fondness for liquor--Bushrod will ask Murray not to sell him until he hears from Washington--Mrs. Forbes is being directed to head for Mount Vernon as early as the next stage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod writes that, having examined the records in the General Court, he finds that surveys were rarely done in cases like Washington's and that he is therefore quite certain that the law is on side of Washington in the Pearson suit--he also encloses an order for settling Washington's accounts as executor of Thomas Colville.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod writes that Mrs. Forbes' delay in leaving for Mt. Vernon was due to lack of funds--Mr. Brook owes her money but has been out of town--Bushrod will advance money to send Forbes to Mt. Vernon on the next day's stage--Mr. Brook has been very ill and now in back country for his health--Bushrod refers again to the settlement of the Colville estate--Mr. Keith advertises the decree in the Alexandria Gazette for 8 weeks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod writes to Washington with a report of what he has discovered about taxes due on Washington's Kanawha land--lands in Kanawha and Berkeley to be forfeited unless back taxes are paid--he urges fast action to avoid having the land seized and sold.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod writes that the auditor can find nothing further on taxes due on Washington's western lands along the Kanawha and Ohio rivers--the records are in poor shape and the auditor blames the inattention and inaccuracy of the commissioners in that part of the country--Bushrod gave him Washington's paper containing a list of his lands on the Ohio and Kanhawa to check more in detail--there are no other Washington lands returned for non-payment of taxes, and as Bushrod paid the arrearages Washington's property is clear for now.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eParker, who is \"now engaged in [publishing] \"The Journals of Congress\" from the year 1775 to the present time, ...\" asks Washington to patronize his work. \"My undertaking has met with the encouragement of Mr. Jefferson \u0026amp; the Committee of Congress\" assigned to this project, \"... yet the honor of your name ... will be the greatest satisfaction I can feel.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod advises his uncle regarding several legal problems relating to taxes on Washington's western lands as well as a land title paper concerning a transaction between Generals Lee and Washington. Bushrod also explorers the circumstances of the \"Langhorne Affair.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpeaks of his recent loss (the death of his son Augustine). Agrees with Washington's advice to send his remaining children to public school. Corn crop will be low this year. Discusses his knowledge of Washington family genealogy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter regarding agreement between George Washington and Wm. Washington whereby George Washington may purchase 500 barrels of corn annually from Wm. Washington Discussion of terms of sale.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod writes that he disapproves Washington's deed to General Lee, but has drawn a better one for him to follow--in order to avoid any possible confusion in the future the new one states that the original deed was not recorded in a timely fashion and that the present one is a replacement--they should check the boundaries to see if they are accurate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDandridge writes that Washington's is first letter he's received from America except one of a few lines from G.W.P. Custis last fall--he knows Washington is busy repairing houses, farms, etc. at Mount Vernon--he has himself led a retired life in the Netherlands, going to no public entertainments except now and then to the theater, though he has been to Paris--his health has been poor--mentions Elbridge Gerry, Gen. Marshall, and Gen. Pinckney--he will try to procure a good joiner to send to Washington--many Germans go to Amsterdam to get employment or passage to America, and Dandridge has asked a \"merchant of eminence\" to assist in the search for a joiner among them with a good character reference--Dandridge gives his explanation of 1100 and odd dollars which was charged by him to Washington's account for \"losses, errors \u0026amp;c\" as having occurred not in a single year, but over the whole course of his employment by Washington--the 200 some dollars charged against Washington in April 1796 is a little harder to explain.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis writes that he encloses a draught on Mr. James Russell of Alexandria by Mr. Ariss for last year's rent (against Washington's usual practice) because Ariss had been infirm--if the funds are not immediately collectable, he asks Washington to return the draft so that he can follow up--a tenant on one of the Berkeley lots is unable to pay, so another was procured temporarily to take care of growing crop--he asks Washington's wishes about leasing that property--wheat crops in the area and up to the Blue Ridge are virtually destroyed by Hessian fly, there has also been a 5 week drought.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDandridge writes that he had no success in finding a joiner to send to Washington, despite several applications and having others search for suitable candidates--the danger of war with U.S. leaves country in unsettled state--the Texel blockaded by British ships, and French privateers are swarming the Maese--preparations of U.S. for defense worry French government--Mr. Gerry leaving Paris soon--expectation is for war between France and America at any time--the Congress at Rastadt is dissolving--war on the Rhine expected--\"we hold ourselves in readiness to march\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSmith writes that he desires to make a vitrified stained glass portrait of Washington like that of His Excellency the president [John Adams]--describes the long-lasting nature of such portraits.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSolicits for his brother William Champe Carter of Albemarle County a commission as Captain in the provisional army or as aide de camp to a general officer--suggests that it would be good to distribute commissions in that area of the state to counteract the attempts by \"a certain character in his route from Philadelphia to Monticello\" [i.e., Thomas Jefferson] to dampen patriotic ardor of people there--he and Mrs. Carter had wanted to visit last spring, but the loss of a carriage and horse is compelling them to postpone that until next Spring.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarshall writes that his father directed him to pay Washington's back taxes on his land on Rough Creek [Hardin County, Ky.]--discusses arrangements for reimbursing his father--Mr. Rawleigh Colston of Frederick authorized to draw upon Washington for the money--as Marshall's father is aged and infirm, Marshall himself can assist Washington in such matters in the future.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod continue to keep his uncle informed about the circumstances of the \"Langhorne Affair,\" and his own involvement as a \"dignified observer.\" He assures the General that the man John Nicholas is of excellent character.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWelch writes to Washington that he has surveyed the tract of Great Kanawha land of 10990 acres--it appears to be short 610 acres, so he is going to check it again--also surveyed Cole River tract--30 settlers on land are doing well--immigration is good, though the migrants themselves are poor--he expects many from Pennsylvania--people in the area all support existing constitution.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOriginal copy of this letter. Dandridge's poor health induces him to resign job of secretary to Mr. Murray, and since Washington helped him get the position, Dandridge wants to let him know--he seeks more a active life--he seeks a subaltern commission in the army of United States--Murray is writing to the President and Secretary of War on his behalf--Dandridge has still had no success in finding a joiner for Washington--\"all communication from this country is quite at a stand except thro Hamburg and England\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod writes his recommendation of Col. Heth as a friend of the government and a sober citizen--he mentions the fictitious John Langhorne [i.e., Peter Carr] letter and Nicholas--Gen. Marshall is anxious to visit Washington and Bushrod may accompany him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest that his uncle consider Thomas Turner and Capt. Blackburn for military commissions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpotswood reports the results of his efforts in securing an overseer, a certain Mr. Garret, for Washington. \"He would not determine whether to receive your offer or not until he returned home and consulted his wife - \".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSnyder writes that some weeks ago he had sent Washington a letter with Robison's Proof of a Conspiracy--since then, he is more confirmed in opinion that groups called \"Illuminati—German Union—Reading Societies—and in France by that of the Jacobine-Club\" are operating for overthrow of this government--many of these groups are of French sympathies and begin by trying to destroy all religion--prays that God, who set Washington \"as a Deliverer of, and Father of his Country\" may keep him safe until this crisis passes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses letter from Mr. Thomas Marshall Jr. of Kentucky who wishes payment of small balance due his father Col. Marshall from Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSnyder writes to apologize for having sent second letter on 1 October, but he received Washington's letter of 25 September only an hour after mailing his own--\"I rejoice very much that you are recovered from your late Sickness\"--he fears pernicious effects of \"the illuminati\" or Jacobinism on people of the United States--Snyder informs Washington that he recently wrote articles in gazettes under name of \"Cicero\" giving a compendium of extracts form \"Robison's Proofs of Conspiracy\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBlagdin writes that although Washington will provide glass, painting and ironmongering he cannot undertake to complete the work on Washington's buildings in Washington, DC for less than $11,000.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSamuel writes that he is distressed that his mother (Mildred Thornton Washington) wrote Washington asking for more money--all debts of his father (Washington's late brother Charles) and his estate lie on him now--he is sure he can pay by selling land, but nobody will buy land in these unsettled times, with war with France possible--he hopes to sell at better prices in the next year--Samuel refuses the $1000 Washington offered his mother because that would make creditors all come to him at once and ruin him, \"Whereas if they come on gradually I can have a better chance.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChurch presents his son, Philip Church, who enters the army under his uncle's (probably Alexander Hamilton's) auspices-- hurch recommends him to Washington's protection.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRootes writes that he had visited Mount Vernon, but not seen Washington--this follow-up letter requests a certificate from Washington that his late father, John Rootes, served as a captain in Col. William Byrd's regiment in the French and Indian wars--Rootes wants this in order to secure bounty land for his father's service, that his father never applied for.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Autograph letter signed, draft. First part of draft is a letter to General Washington of the same date introducing Church, his grandson. In the part of the draft addresssed to the grandson, Schuyler warns him how to approach the general as Church hopes to gain some military favors.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnthony bills Washington for a gold seal, 12 dollars; and repairing buttons, seal and chain, 2 dollars--total, 14 dollars. Receipted by Joseph Anthony.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Spotswood's opinion of the Alien and Sedition Acts and A forgery of Spotswood's name in a previous letter to Washington. Docketed by Washington. Folio size.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRussell writes to Washington that he was mortified to discover that all conveyances for bringing Washington's ram and straw machine from Middletown, Connecticut to Mount Vernon had failed and now that the river is frozen it will take until spring to deliver them--he looks forward to his friend's report on planting wheat in England which Washington procured for him--with the sheep and chaff Engine, Russell proposes sending a \"Ground Borer\" for digging fence post holes--it can also be of use in military operations where chevaux de fries are wanted.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGarland writes to ask Washington for information on land set aside between Great Kanhawa and Sandy River as part \"payment of some Officers and Soilders who was on an Expedition Against the Indians about or before Braddocks Campain.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor £ 1.5.0, or $3.33 for 1 bushel blue grass seed and a keg. Receipted by Samuel Simes for Cath. Roberts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis receipted bill charges Washington £6. for a cocked Beaver hat, a round white hat, and box. Marked \"Recd. pay of C. Biddle for Isaac Parrish,\" by Joseph Parrish.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe writes that he received a copy of an earlier letter to Maj. Harrison [Nov. 4]--desires to take Young Royal Gift to his stable to stand--another Jack in Culpeper now will cut down profits of the stud service--collection of rents goes badly--plight of tenants pitiable--tenants in Frederick and Berkeley mostly paid up--he will come to Mt. Vernon to bring rents and attend the marriage of his brother Lawrence with Miss [Eleanor Parke] (Nelly) Custis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrumbull writes that he knows nothing of arrangements for paying amounts due on sets of prints [\"Death of Warren,\" and \"Death of Montgomery\"] sent to Washington from London--he counsels don't send money to England--his brother John has agents (whom he names) handling affairs of the prints in the States--comments on \"malign influence\" in councils of state in Virginia--takes the opportunity of wishing Washington a happy birthday--extends his best wishes to Nelly Custis on her marriage to Lawrence Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning Washington's recent order for English Crown glass from Alexandria merchants Macleod \u0026amp; Lumsdon. The glass was not available, and the merchants offered to order it for Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrumbull writes that he recently sent 4 pairs of his prints, which Washington had subscribed to, by way of the Nancy Davidson--most of the letter is political beginning with \"I trust, Sir! that you are now destined to act a more important part, in this great Drama, than you have done in the former period of your Life: to save again your Country, and to establish her Security and Greatness upon a Basis broad and firm as is the Continent of which She forms a part.\"--he expresses opinions on political situations of Europe, especially England and France--fears French taking over Spanish and Portuguese colonies in America, thereby creating hazard to Americans--it is to America's interest to see that Spanish colonies are inculcated with true spirit of liberty and rational freedom--writes \"that Europe is rotten to the Heart. and that, in Europe, America has not one friend, on whose support She can rely\"--there is one year left in which to act--\"I hope to have the happiness of seeing the Evening of your Life more useful and more glorious than its Noon, and of saluting you My dear Sir, not merely as the Father of the United States but of the United Empires of America.\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSamuel writes that the executions against him for £300 or 400 are beyond his power to pay, except by selling all his slaves, and then he would be unable to grow a crop which is all he has for the support of two families--if Washington can lend him the money, then Samuel will be enabled to get clear of debt and repay him in the fall by selling land--once free of the sheriff he intends never to go into debt again--his father [Charles Washington] has been very ill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSamuel thanks his uncle for the letter telling of money to be loaned him, it was seriously delayed in the postal system -- he describes his difficulties in settling Uncle Samuel Washington's estate, as his own father and his uncle John both kept poor accounts -- Bushrod Washington won't help any, and Samuel mentions it hoping that Washington will speak to Bushrod this summer -- Samuel expects a bad wheat crop for the 4th straight year -- he intends to sell all his land \u0026amp; buy small amount in Culpeper County at low price -- his father Charles Washington is much improved.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod encloses a deed from Washington to Gen. Lee, and tells him that Lees deed to Washington is being registered -- Washington should send the enclosed one to the clerk of General Court -- speaks of congressional elections in this district that will be close -- Jacobins \u0026amp; opponents of Federal government spread scandalous assertions against Gen. Lee, who is only recently \"making great exertions\" in his own behalf -- Mr. Tayloe will resign his army commission, and Mr. Thomas Turner has asked that Bushrod intervene with Washington about securing a commission in the cavalry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning a transaction of corn, whiskey and herrings. Congratulations on General Lee's and General Marshall's election to the Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConveying 166 barrels of corn and discussing future corn transactions. Mentions his new (third) wife (Sarah Tayloe).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnderson sets forth his new scheme for managing Washington's farms, to make more profit from them--he compares profits and loss for his new scheme and the older system, showing large edge of profit to new scheme, using the Union Farm as the example although the principles could apply to River Farm and Dogue Run with slight alterations--Muddy Hole should be planted in peach trees--Anderson advocates fewer workers on each, and a new system of crop rotation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis sends Washington a draught for Mr. Ariss's rent--Ariss's infirmities make Lewis hesitate to be so rigid in collecting his rent, although he is always backward in paying--Lewis will send rents collected--he saw his brother Lawrence and his lady [Nelly Custis Lewis] at sister Carters--Lawrence has sulpher mud on his eye and drinking spring water improves him--this year's hay crop diminished by a monthlong drought in July--last fall's drought and Hessian fly deprived them of seed wheat--corn and tobacco good.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrumbull comments on the delays in post offices--\"in too many instances there is not that punctual attention to their duty in our post offices which the Public have a right to expect\"--he agrees with Washington's reply to Col. John Trumbull on a project of taking over South America (see letter of March 24, 1799, John Trumbull to Washington)--offers comments on a candidate for presidency--hints strongly that Washington is the only one to unite the party and win for Federalists--expresses his \"hope and trust\" that Washington's life will \"be elongated beyond the term of three core and ten years\"--offers comments on President John Adams.  On letter from Timothy Pickering to Jonathan Trumbull, 29 July 1799\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e$1.25 for repairing Mrs. Washington's watch.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Smith writes to Washington concerning claims of heirs of Robert Stobo to land on account of his services in French \u0026amp; Indian War--he asks Washington to help the family to get the land due under the claim--Stobo was with Washington at Fort Necessity and was surrendered to the French as a hostage--Smith transcribes a letter dated 19 March 1799 from Alexander McCaul to William Smith, saying land due Stobo can still be claimed. Encloses letter from Alex. McCaul to Wm. Smith, saying land due Stobo can still be claimed. [See letter dated Mar. 19, 1799].\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBelgium \u0026amp; \"this Republic\" seem to be fixed as heritage and satelite of french Republic--describes moves of British, Russian, French, \u0026amp; Austrian armies--Duke of York's inglorious evacuation of the Dutch Republic--this liberates all French troops for campaign on Rhine--will present G.W. a model of the Dutch water-throwing mill, or windmill, such as he sent rude sketches of last summer--may be applicable for draining Dismal [Swamp]--La fayette at Utrecht, won't go to U.S. this autumn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from three orphaned children of Thomas Washington of [Nevis] Island in West Indies--17 yrs. ago a gentleman in Newcastle upon Tyne wrote G.W. \u0026amp; sent old papers belonging to them to determine whether they are any kin to him, but received no reply--father had son by 1st marriage, still living in [Nevis]--their mother and father died \u0026amp; left them destitute--were brought up as servants--asks some small relief, are all married to poor men [The truth of this letter sworn to by Chas. Charleton, Vicar, \u0026amp; Wm. Jowsey \u0026amp; Wm. Tayloe, Churchwardens of Parish of Tynemouth [Northumberland].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePowel sends Chevalier Chastelleux's Essay on Public Happiness for his perusal -- hopes it meets with his approval -- knows author will be flattered that the General has read his work. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Mrs. Powel\". Autograph letter, in 3rd person, integral cover, laminated, watermark (D \u0026amp; C Blau). Dated only \"Wednesday Noon\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFour documents are bound together: Survey Notes, Washington's surveying notes on a portion of his Mount Vernon property that he has purchased from Sampson Darrell in 1757, 4-5 November 1762; Grant, to Sampson Darrell, 28 November 1694; Letter, Darrell Smith to George Washington, 9 October 1759; Indenture, from Sampson Darrell, 19 May 1760\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis ledger includes a list of slaves at the Mount Vernon Plantations, clothing alloted to them each year, inventory of cattle, Nov. 15, 1785, accounts with the several plantations, accounts with shoemakers, overseers, and bricklayers. With other Accounts (including ones from George Augustine and Lawrence A. Washington, Tobias Lear, John and H. Fairfax, and Anthony Whiting).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis is a record of the work done at the various farms making up George Washington's Mount Vernon, reporting the number of hours worked by which workers, just what was being done on each farm during a particular week. Farms include Dogue Run, Ferry Plantation, Muddy Hole, River Plantation, and Frenchs Plantation (or Frenchs Quarter). Work by tailors, carpenters, shoemakers, coopers, ditchers, and millers are recorded separately. Includes \"Fairfaxs Report on House People\" for several weeks. Begins November 1786 and ends in April 1787. At the end of the volume there is a document titled \"Memorandum of things delivered to the different Plantations from the 12th of Apl. 1786, 1786 April 12-August 31\" that begins at the last page and works its way back toward the center of the volume. This used to be bound, but has since been unbound and is just leaves.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThese surveys seem to be concerned with a road from the Ferry to Cameron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis covers the period of the building of the Green house and the final stucco work and painting of the New Room.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eIncludes \"Skins put into the Vatts,\" \"Articles received into the Store, Articles delivered out of the Store, Rum account of rum received \u0026amp; doled out (giving reasons in many cases for the dole).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn the handwriting of Tobias Lear (1762-1816), Washington's private secretary, and James Anderson, Mount Vernon's farm and subsequent distillery manager from 1797 to the time of Washington's death in 1799.  Washington endorsed the ledger twice and approved accounts for fisheries, whiskey, shad, and herring.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eKing James version, containing the old and new testaments. Includes a page located in the book of Jeremiah, inscribed with family genealogical information. It lists the marriage date of Augustine Washington (ca. 1694-1743) and his second wife, Mary Ball (1708-1789), as well as the birth dates of their six children. George Washington, their eldest child, was born \"about 10 in the Morning\" on February 11, 1731/32, according to the Julian calendar then in use. The leather bound volume is missing the title page and has had extensive conservation work completed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSmall book bound in leather, entitled \"The American Repository of Useful Information containing a Calendar of the present Year ...\", engraved on front is \"Autograph of General Washington\" and \"Given to C. Hughes at Mount Vernon, 1825, Judge B. Washington\". Originally pasted in front were two letters, one dated December 24, 1825, Bushrod Washington to G.C. Washington, and one December 23, 1825, George Corbin Washington to C. Hughes [see letters under proper date]. The letter were removed from the diary during conservation treatment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod Washington responds that he is glad to have him (George Corbin Washington) and Mr. Hughes to visit Mt. Vernon. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush Washington\". Directed \"By Harry\" [pasted in back of G.W.'s diary for year 1797]. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Corbin Washington wrote to Mr. Hughes to confirm that he told Judge [Bushrod] Washington of their intention of dining with him tomorrow [letter found in George Washington's diary for year 1797]. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCompiled by and entirely in the hand of George Washington, the inventory of his late elder half brother's estate lists, by room, furniture, books, and other household items in the Mansion as well as slaves, horses, livestock and other chattels.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington leased the two tracts of land that formed his late brother Lawrence's estate, and 18 slaves, from Lawrence's widow Ann and her new husband George Lee for an annual rent of 15 hogsheads of tobacco or the cash equivalent. Document is signed by GW and both Lees, and witnessed by William Fairfax, John Dalton, and Denis McCarty.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn this document, Washington leased the two tracts of land that formed his late brother Lawrence's estate, and 18 slaves, from Lawrence's widow Ann and her new husband George Lee for an annual rent of 15 hogsheads of tobacco or the cash equivalent. Document is signed by GW and both Lees, and witnessed by William Fairfax, John Dalton, and Denis McCarty.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Washington writes about the service and loyalty of the Virginia Regiment during the French and Indian War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eQuit claim deed written on handmade laid paper in the hand of George Washington. The quit claim is by John Carney to George Washington for 200 acres of land at Cliftons, formerly Piscataway Neck, which later became part of the Mount Vernon River Farm. Signed by John Carney (his mark), Lund Washington, Walter Magowan, Eno Williams (his mark), and Thos. Bishop.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph survey and plat signed \"G. Washington.\" Docketed on verso by John Augustine Washington, \"An Including survey of all the Lands left me in Frederick, by my brother Lawrence Washington, done by George Washington Esqr.\" A survey of four parcels of land in present-day Jefferson County, West Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocketed on back \"West v Posey Plat \u0026amp; Report\", in G.W.'s hand, laminated, watermark (crown over heraldic device \u0026amp; motto, \u0026amp; crown over GR), oversize document.  [This was part of the original grant to Spencer which George Washington purchased from Captain Posey to help cancel that gentleman's debt to him and others].  The plat showing survey lines is attached to the report.  A cover is attached, docketed \"Papers Relating To Mount Vernon Trace of Land.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOriginal; docketed on reverse in Washington's handwriting, as follows: \"Plats of Sundry Tracts of Land Belonging \u0026amp; Adjoining those of George Washington Fairfax County.\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis indenture is the purchase agreement by which George Washington acquired six acres of land from John Posey.  This tract of land was situated along the Potomac River between the mouths of Little Hunting Creek and Dogue Creek.  The document is partially printed and filled out by George Washington in his own hand on June 10, 1772.  Washington signed his name five times within the text, and Posey signed it at the conclusion.  Witnesses John Parke Custis, Jonathan Palmer, Thomas Bishop and another individual, whose autograph is indecipherable, all signed that this document was sealed and delivered in their presence.  An inscription at the bottom of the document states that on October 19, 1772, court was held for the County of Fairfax and this lease was proved by the oaths of the witnesses to be the deed of John Posey.  The acquisition of this document by the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association closes the circle on this important story and piece of Mount Vernon land which is approximately where the wharf of today is located.  It is the third in a series of documents between John Posey and George Washington.  The first two documents, GEORGE WASHINGTON'S SURVEY FOR JOHN POSEY, OCTOBER 10, 1769 (A-481.1) and LEASE FROM JOHN POSEY TO GEORGE WASHINGTON, APRIL 23, 1770 (RM-1022, MS-5650) already in Mount Vernon's possession, demonstrate Washington's longstanding interest in acquiring this tract of Posey's land.  This third and final document, negotiating the sale of the property to Washington, tells the story of his eventual success in acquiring the land and expanding his Mount Vernon estate.    Captain John Posey was a veteran of the French and Indian War, and George Washington's neighbor.  John Posey's home, Rover's Delight, was just a mile downriver, southwest, of Mount Vernon.  Posey farmed his plantation and operated a public ferry across the Potomac to Maryland.  Posey was a friend of Washington's and often joined him in fox hunts and to play cards.  John Posey suffered financial trouble throughout the 1760's and took loans from George Washington as well as other creditors.  For example, on October 1, 1763, Washington took a £700 mortgage on Posey's property.  Over the years the interest on Posey's debts grew and by October 1769 Posey's debt to Washington had grown to nearly 1,000 pounds Virginia currency.  On October 10, 1769, George Washington surveyed the land later purchased in this agreement (see A-481.1).  At that time this portion of land was under dispute between Posey and John West.  As a result of the demands of Posey's many creditors, the remainder of Posey's Virginia property, which was not under dispute, was auctioned off under court order on October 23, 1769.  With the 1769 sale, Washington was recompensed for his loans to Posey and Washington was able to acquire 200 acres of Posey's land.    However, Washington also desired ownership of the small area of disputed land which contained Posey's ferry and fishery.  Fortunately for Washington, Posey soon found himself back in debt.  On April 23, 1770, George Washington began to lease from Posey the land which had been under dispute between Posey and John West.  Washington was interested in leasing this land because it was located adjacent to Mount Vernon and on the Potomac River very close to his fishing and shipping operations.  With this 1770 lease, Washington assumed the management of Posey's land and ferry.  At some point during the following year, Posey resettled in Queenstown on the Eastern Shore of Maryland.  Washington continued to lease this land until finally acquiring it with this purchase document in 1772.  THE PAPERS OF GEORGE WASHINGTON state that the eventual purchase of this tract of land took place on June 8, 1772, because a deed of release from Posey to Washington now in the Rosenbach Museum and Library in Philadelphia carries this date (Colonial Series Vol. 8 187).  However, this official purchase agreement in the collection of Mount Vernon is dated June 10, 1772, and an inscription notes court was held on October 19, 1772.  By the time Washington made this agreement Posey was so broke that Washington was able to acquire the land, as well as Posey's house, ferry and horse-all for 50 pounds (Rees 154).    Witness Jonathan Palmer was George Washington's master carpenter.  Once Washington began leasing Posey's land, Washington had Palmer and his family move into Posey's home.  Washington records this in his diary on May 16, 1770.  It is because of Palmer's place of residence and connection to Posey and Washington that Palmer was eventually selected as one of the witnesses to this purchase agreement.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInscription with a date of 1774. Then Hanover Co. (now Louisa Co.) Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWitnessed by G. Johnston, John Thornton, John Gunnell, Matthew Campbell.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eProved at court 16 Nov. 1772, signed by P. Wagoner.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for £605 on reverse signed by West and same witnesses.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDocketed \"West to Washington Release Nov. 1772 Nov. 18\" etc.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eFor 484 acres \"Land lying in Fairfax County on the head of Dogues' creek\", part of the tract West's wife Ann Brown inherited from her father who bought it from Zephaniah \u0026amp; Valinda Wade from the head of Dogue Run creek to W-n's stone mill house etc. for £605.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWhen George William and Sally Fairfax moved to England before the Revolutionary War, they asked their neighbor and friend George Washington to help them rent their Belvoir estate and sell the mansion's furnishings. On August 15, 1774, Washington administered an auction of their furniture, utensils, and books and docketed this inventory titled Sales of Furniture at Belvoir. This document includes items listed for sale, their selling prices, and purchaser's totals. Purchasers listed include Washington and his stepson John Parke Custis. George Washington was the high bidder of the event, spending a grand total of £169.12.6, over half the total receipts. Autograph document, one-page folio, docketed by George Washington on the verso.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter, 1777 March 12, in Alexander Hamilton's hand, from George Washington, Morristown, N.J., to Lt. Col. David Grier of the 7th Pennsylvania Regiment ordering him to submit a complete return of his regiment and to take new recruits who have not had smallpox to Philadelphia where they would be inoculated against the disease.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDate on original catalog card appears [1783].\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSubdivisions of fields of Ferry and French's farm--on reverse is an explanation--in another hand, of the alterations in the arrangement of the field.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by Wm. Barry and Sarah Barry. No witnesses.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eReceipts for money signed by Wm. Barry on reverse.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAttested on reverse by P. Wagener, Comm. of Court.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\nDeed for part of original Spencer grant, which had been sold to Zephaniah Wade \u0026amp; descended to William Barry--\" ... William Barry and Sarah his wife for and in consideration of the Sum of three hundred and fifty pounds ... grant bargain ... unto the said George Washington ... all that moity of the remainder of the said five hundred acres of Land ... which upon the survey then made was found to contain one hundred and eighteen acres ...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e Printed mss., blanks filled in by G.W., laminated, oversize document, watermarks (armed figure, rampant lion with arrows, matto \"Pro Patria\").\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSigned by Geo. and Elizabeth Muse. Witnessed by Peyton Sterns, Jno. Hawkins, John Pendleton, Henry Pendleton \u0026amp; [J. Sims?].\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eOn reverse, in G.W.'s hand is Receipt for the £20 \u0026amp; \"a Tract of Two thousand acres of Land lying in the county of Botetourt, on the River Kanhawa, which together is in full for the within mentioned Land.\" Singed by Geo. Muse.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eProved on April 20, 1784, in Richmond by J. Brown, clerk.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Muse and wife Elizabeth \"... for and in Consideration of the Sum of Twenty pounds Current Money of Virginia, and other valuable considerations ...\" convey to George Washington \"a certain tract of Land containing Three Thousand three hundred and twenty three acres in the County of Botetourt, on the East side of the Great Kanhawa River ...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by John Arris, Witnessed by John Gaunt, Edwd. McCormick \u0026amp; Francis Waller.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington's signature does not appear; probably clipped for autograph.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eOn reverse, docketed twice, \"John Ariss to George Washington 700 Acres rent £60 and to pay Land Taxes\" in hand of [G.A. Washington ?].\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA grant \"for and during the Lives of the said John Ariss and his present wife Elizabeth Ariss Seven hundred Acres of Land, lying in the County of Berkeley on the Waters of Bullskin being Part of Several Tracts had by Deeds from the Proprietor of the Northern Neck ...\" for \"Sixty Pounds...to be paid in specie on the Twenty Fifth day of December in Each and Every Year ...\"--also contains specifications for concerving timber on the land \u0026amp; planting trees, grass, and building houses.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocument signed by George Washington, George Gilpin, and John Fitzgerald listing about 85 employees of the Potomac Company. The employees include 7 overseers, 2 borers, 2 carpenters, 2 blacksmiths, 1 coaler, and 68 laborers. There are three women on the list - Nurse Margaret Cosgrove, Cook Mary Twinch, and Washer Polly Firth.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePortion of a large folio document containing approximately half of a survey of Ferry Plantation and 2 crop rotation tables for 1787 and 1797, entirely in George Washington's hand.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEngraved Society of the Cincinnati certificate for James William, Esquire of Virginia. As president of the Society, George Washington signs the document at Mount Vernon on March 1, 1787. The document is also signed by secretary Henry Knox. Certicate is mounted to a board and has some staining and a tear.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of workmen employed at the Great Falls by the Potomack Company digging the C\u0026amp;O Canal. Columnar style. Includes names, occupation, number of days, rations and total amount due in Virginia currency. George Washington as an incorporator of the Potomac Company along with the signatures of John Fitzgerald and George Gilpin appear on the reverse authorizing payment. Additional note from overseer Richardson Stuart regarding the final balance. Autograph document, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSurvey by George Washington of distances from Cameron to Colchester.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eKey to accompany 1788 map of roads in MV area (also in MV collection) a summary of existing roads and recommendations for improving roads.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e Document signed, docketed by Washington. Body of text in handwriting of Bartholomew Dandridge. Witnessed by Dandridge and signed by Green.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eRenewal of Green's yearly contract as overseer for the slave carpenters at Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLedger account of kitchen staples purchased for the Presidential household in Phila. for Mar. 3-16, 1794, entirely in the hand of GW. A leaf from ledger in oversize manuscripts which begins Apr. 1794.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDay by day account in G.W.'s hand, of amt. and price of each item of food bought during the period--for month of June, no day by day account is included, but a total of each thing for 30 days of June.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted Broadside.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSigned in print by George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSome of George Washington's land at Mount Vernon to be sold or rented.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresidential land grant issued by U. S. President George Washington to Samuel Eddins for his service in the Virginia Regiment. The grant consists of 1000 acres of land located northwest of the Ohio River, between the Little Miami and Sciota Rivers. Embossed paper wafer presidential seal at lower left. Document signed by George Washington and Secretary of State Timothy Pickering, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLists Mount Vernon enslaved people, their relationships, occupations, and place of residence on the estate -- a list of \"the negroes hired from Mrs. French.\" Autograph document, entirely in hand of George Washington, oversize document, laminated, George Washington's complete watermark. | Date on original catalog card appears [1799][July]. | [Probably prepared for information of his executors at the time he was drawing his will in July, 1799]. |\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes that the recent death of John Airess, who had leased one of the Shenandoah farms, may give Lewis an opportunity to take over the lease. This in turn would give Washington a chance to transfer some slaves from Mount Vernon. He mentions that \"Mrs. Lewis has a girl born.\" See also GW to R. Lewis, 8/18/99.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePair of plans for crop rotation and the plowings it required in the hand of George Washington. One plan is neatly headed \"Rotation by AW with the Plowings necessary to carry it into effect.\" The initials may refer to John Augustine Washington (1736-1787), for whom this plan may have been devised. The second plan is similarly headed \"Rotation by CW...,\" and was perhaps intended for Corbin Washington's use. Both plans are based on 75 acre plots of farmland. The number of days to plow or harrow the plot is carefully tabulated at the right of the list. In the lower part of each plan, Washington lists, month-by-month the sequence of plowings and harrowings, to calculate the labor needed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePartial document of a plat of Mount Vernon, 'Old Plat of the Grounds in the NE part of the Pasture of Mount Vernon from the Summit of the Hills on which the Log'd Cabbins are.' Page one is the survey, page two includes surveying notes in Washington's hand.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMap with notes and 'A table of explanation this platt.' See 1748, March 29, Depositions in the Suit of Thomas Marshall against Samson Darrell [W-243/A-D]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by Law Washington and witnessed by Mary Washington, Sam[uel] Washington, Charles Washington, John Washington, Martha Posey, \u0026amp; W[illiam] Fairfax.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eProved July 7, 1752 in Spotsylvania County.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\nConveying 3 lots in Fredericksburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis friends in Wmsburg, including Speaker, desire to see him \u0026amp; have him accept command of troops to be raised--if he will proceed on expedition \"twoud give a general satisfaction to our Country.\"--Assembly has voted £40,000 \u0026amp; 1200 men immed. raised --\"I believe, were you present, that the greatest regard wou'd be shewn any proposals you shou'd think proper with regard to the expedition.\" Congratulations on his safe \"arrival among us\" [after Braddock's expedition] --condolences on his late illness.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to be delivered by Mr. Harrison who accepts invitation to camp--lists letters received from G.W.; never received others--some \"villon\" is intercepting letters--mentions construction \u0026amp; appearance of \"wash house\" which G.W. does not intend as a wash house--Jenifer Adams has sold timber off land--bad rains washed out nearly completed tumbling dam--coopers \u0026amp; miller again at work on it--sowing wheat delayed by rains--Bennett Jenkins from western lands arrived--claims Simpson \u0026amp; Crawford didn't pay him--paid in Pa. currency--Simpson \u0026amp; son coming to Mt.V.--bought 6M 20d nails and 4000 ft. of inch plank--\"by the time the House is finishd that is now just Raised, we shall not have one foot of inch \u0026amp; 1/4 plank left beside what is put away for the addition of the great House\"--bricklayers doing garden wall \u0026amp; chimney of wash house--stucco man still working on dining room--\"the ceily. is not clumsey, I think it light \u0026amp; handsome it is altogether worck'd by Hand which makes it tedius - as to puty. down the plaster in the new Room, it will not make two days odds in his doing the Room, for he can plaister in one day more than our two men can in a week.--if the sides is done in plain stoco it will not take him long, as to the seilg. I can form no judgment how long it will take him ...\"--Mrs. W. wants it finished so she can get into it this winter--she will talk to Col. [Fielding] Lewis about it--Webster making bricks--John [Broad] \u0026amp; the taylor \u0026amp; negroes sick--Mrs. W. not afraid of [Lord] Dunmore--valuables packed in trunks to be moved quickly if necessary--his papers will be sent away anyway--Sears still sick.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSent word to Mrs. W. at New Kent informing her to come to camp--expect her here immediately--discussion by Md. and Alex. residents of plan to blocade river--Indian Head best place--\"Captn Boucher [said] he woud undertake with 3 ships [sunk] to stop the Channel so that no ship of Force coud get up the River ...\"--Mrs. W. packed his papers in a trunk to be sent to Capt. McCarty's for safe keeping--she gave him key to G.W.'s study but he won't touch anything there except in emergency--what to do with Col. Mercer's papers?--John West, Mr. Harper, Mr. Wilson ask for money owed them--Bishop needs money--Dr. Crail's negro came with news from over the mountains--Val Crawford comes, feels it useless to keep building on G.W.'s land there because of danger of British burning everything--should he grind wheat?--Jenifer Adams offers to rent Md. land--Col. Mason very ill since convention--Lund thinks Mt. V. very easily defended by 50 men--will consider making salt peter--Custis and wife with Mrs. W. in New Kent--Knowles is well, Webster sick, John Barry dead.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA plat and survey by Hezekiah Veatch, assistant Surveyor of Montgomery County, by request of Francis Deakins \u0026amp; Benjamin Jones, of Woodstock Manor, divided it into 2 equal tracts, correcting lines in a survey made in 1782 -- Signed statement by Deakins \u0026amp; Jones \"By request of the President of the United States and Colo. Mercer we have divided Woodstock into two Lots of Equal Value as per the above plat \u0026amp; certificate\". This land was conveyed to George Washington on 1 April 1793 by John Francis Mercer, his wife Sophia Sprigg Mercer, and by James Steuart and his wife Rebecca Sprigg Steuart in payment for a debt owed him by the estate of Mercers father, John Mercer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescription of rental terms for River, Union and Dogue-run farms--all will rent for the same amount-terms for Muddy hole will be slightly less-leases will run for 14 years-rent will be paid in the form of wheat (or cash equivalent)-.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAlso, included in document is GW's ideal rotation plan for a farm with six fields-gives annual production of crops and the possibilities for financial reward on the part of the tenant farmer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis printed document is a patent for a method of controlling tides, signed by George Washington as President, Thomas Jefferson as Secretary of State, and Edmund Randolph as Attorney General.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDetailed hand-colored map of New England, compiled by Braddock Mead (alias John Green) and published by Thomas Jefferys in 1755. Green was an Irish translator, geographer, and editor, as well as one of the most talented British map-makers at mid-century. This map is a George Washington original edition and was part of Washington's personal library.\u003c/p\u003e"]}]}},"label":"Breadcrumbs"}}},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog/vimtvl_repositories_3_resources_31_c01_c96"}},{"id":"vimtvl_repositories_3_resources_31_c01_c98","type":"Item","attributes":{"title":"Account, Martha Washington's expenses","abstract_or_scope":{"id":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog/vimtvl_repositories_3_resources_31_c01_c98#abstract_or_scope","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":"\u003cp\u003eCost of things bought in Philadelphia by Mrs. Washington\u003c/p\u003e","label":"Abstract Or Scope"}},"breadcrumbs":{"id":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog/vimtvl_repositories_3_resources_31_c01_c98#breadcrumbs","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":{"ref_ssi":"vimtvl_repositories_3_resources_31_c01_c98","ref_ssm":["vimtvl_repositories_3_resources_31_c01_c98"],"id":"vimtvl_repositories_3_resources_31_c01_c98","ead_ssi":"vimtvl_repositories_3_resources_31","_root_":"vimtvl_repositories_3_resources_31","_nest_parent_":"vimtvl_repositories_3_resources_31_c01","parent_ssi":"vimtvl_repositories_3_resources_31_c01","parent_ssim":["vimtvl_repositories_3_resources_31","vimtvl_repositories_3_resources_31_c01"],"parent_ids_ssim":["vimtvl_repositories_3_resources_31","vimtvl_repositories_3_resources_31_c01"],"parent_unittitles_ssm":["George Washington collection","Series 1. 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Researchers must complete the Washington Library's Special Collections and Archives Registration Form before access is provided. The library reserves the right to restrict access to certain items for preservation purposes.","Papers of George Washington - Reel#6","The collection is divided into four series: From George Washington; To George Washington; Ledgers and Bound Manuscripts; and Oversized.  Each series is arranged in chronological order by date.","George Washington's field book, April 14, 1750","Christie's New York, 28 November 1983, lot 328.","Christie's New York, 28 November 1983, lot 328.","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.035a and 1971.01.035b","Previously auctioned at Christie's New York, 2004, lot 458.","This document was unmatted and conserved, returned on 10/12/2023.","This document was unmatted and conserved, returned on 10/12/2023.","Original Location: From GW Box 3","Original Location, From GW Box 3","Original location, From GW Box 3","[RM-1079; MS-5722]; [RM-988; MS-5605]; [RM-1114; MS-5797]","Conserved November/December 2005 by the Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts (Philadelphia, PA) - Surfaced cleaned, reduced discoloration and acidity, flattened, tears were mended and losses filled in with Japanese paper and wheat starch paste, and finally put together as a folio instead of folded into eight sections.","Original Location: To GW Box 12","This document was conserved by Frank Mowery of the Folger Shakespeare Library on January 11, 2009.  He described the document's condition, \"This document was split into three pieces, with numerous tears at folds and along edges, with a few areas of loss at the corners and along the left margin and at the corners of folds.\"  Mr. Mowery described his treatment, \"The document was bathed in an ethanol and water bath to remove soluble acids.  It was then extensively mended and the losses were filled with specially toned Japanese paper, adhered with zin shofu wheat starch paste.  Mends were on the verso and were toned with pastel.  It was deacidified and encapsulated in Mylar.\"  For photographs of the document before and after this treatment see the object file.","[London] : Thos. Jefferys, 1755","Initially paired with 'Survey, William Mullin, 1751 April 12' [2022-SC-018-002] as part of 1 complete survey.","Initially paired with 'Survey, Benjamin Rutherford, 1751 April 9' [2022-SC-018-001] as part of 1 complete survey.","Two copies of each John Trumbull print discussed in this letter are in the Mount Vernon Fine and Decorative Art Colletion.","Housed with two letters: Bushrod Washington to George Corbin Washington, 1825 December 24; George Corbin Washington to C. Hughes, 1825, December 23","Stored with George Washington's diary, 1797.","Letter found in George Washington's diary for year 1797. Housed in diary enclosure.","Included in: The Papers of George Washington, Revolutionary War Series, vol. 8. (Charlottesville: University Press of Virginia, 1998) page 556. There titled \"Circular to the Colonels of Various Continental Regiments.\"","Survey is apparently identical to W-179 which may be a letterpress copy of MS-4480.","LC Maps of North America, 1750-1789, 797.","This collection contains letters to and from George Washington that have been aquired by the MVLA since 1858.  For more information, see content note for individal items.   The collection grows organically as new items are acquired.","Clerical copy of a deed for 1000 acres of land along the south bank of the Potomac River, Westmoreland County (the area became Fairfax County in 1742), Virginia, granted to Giles Brent, Junior. George Washington purchased the tract of land in 1760 and at that time may have acquired and annotated this copy of the 1654 deed. On the verso of the document George Washington's inscription reads, \"1 copy, Richard Bennett, esq., grant to Giles Brent for 1000 acs. of Ld. 6th September 1654.\"","George Washington drafted this survey for James Hamilton in 1749.  Signed \"Washington, SCC\" (for Surveyor of Culpeper County), this survey details 350 acres on the border of Augusta County, Virginia, along the Cacapehon (Cacapon) or Lost River.","Signed \"Washington, SCC\" (for Surveyor of Culpeper County), this survey details 400 acres of Augusta County, Virginia, along the Cacapehon (Cacapon) or Lost River.  The left section of the document's text has been lost, but a masterfully drafted plat and a scale of poles are intact on the right side of the page.","Henry Trenn binds himself to pay £50 unless he \"make or cause to be made unto the above sd. Lawrence Washington ... a Lease for the Term of nine hundred ninety \u0026 nine Years of all the Land which is at this present overflowed by the sd. Washington Mill Dam included within the sd. Trenn Bounds on Dogue Runn ...\"","Signed \"Washington, SCC\" (for Surveyor of Culpeper County), this survey details 400 acres of Frederick County along the North River.  These lands originally belonged to George Nixon who assigned them to David Wood, on behalf of Daniel Wood.  The latter assigned the lands to Dr. James Craik, George Washington's friend and physician, and Philip Bush in 1771.  Washington recorded the survey in his field book on April 14, 1750, but may have incorrectly dated the finished document which reads June 14, 1750.  It is one of 49 he completed within a month beginning on March 30, 1750.  ","Chainman John Lonem is also named on the survey.  Washington frequently worked with Lonem, who was known as a reliable and speedy worker.","Land survey for 730 acres in Frederick County, VA, by George Washington for John Grub. Autograph document signed, 2 pages.","Plat of 360 acres, with prose description of measurements on adjacent leaf.","Plat map--Long Marsh Run 633 acres.","Land survey with 2 plat maps by George Washington for Gersham Keyes, detailing two tracts of land on Evitts Run in Frederick County, VA. One tract contained 109 acres and one 100 acres, which was part of a land parcel granted to Lawrence Washington, George Washington's half-brother. Three additional names listed of those who assisted with the survey - Robert Worthington, Michael Sweim (chainmen -'C.C.') and William Davis (marker - 'Mr.'). The first two lines at the upper left, not in Washington's writing, describe conveyance 'by deeds from Mr. Lawrence Washington to Keyes' with an added date of August 14, 1751. Autograph document signed, 1 page.","Partial land survey, missing plat, by George Washington for Benjamin Rutherford, concerning 292 acres between the head of the South Fork of Bullskin Run and Opequon Creek in Frederick County, VA (now Jefferson County, West Virginia). Two additional people are listed in the document: James McCarmick and John Ramsey (C.C.- chainmen). Benjamin Rutherford assisted with the survey as the marker 'Mr.' Docket indicates that this land was later granted to George Hyatt. Autograph document signed, 2 pages.","Partial land survey, plat map only, by George Washington for William Mullin concerning 247 acres on Mill Branch, a branch of the Cacapon River in Frederick County, VA (now Jefferson County, West Virginia). Docket indicates that this land was later granted to Thomas Hollowell. Autograph document, 2 pages.","A survey of 269 acres made for the tract's future owner, William Nayler. The land on the Cacapon River which is now the NW border of West Virginia and Virginia","Washington wrote this letter to Lieutenant-Governor Dinwiddie as he prepared for his first military appointment, an expedition with 160 soldiers to the forks of the Allegheny, Ohio and Monongahela Rivers. He requested supplies, uniforms, clarification of pay for troops, and offered his personal observations of Native Americans.","This document divides Lawrence Lewis' slaves between Col. George Lee and the brothers of Lawrence Washington. It is signed by GW, George Lee, Ann Lee, and Aug. Washington. Witnessed by William Fairfax, George William Fairfax, Robert Merrie, John Dalton, Thomas Plummer, John Tuberville, John Carlyle, Sarah Carlyle, and Bryan Fairfax.","Washington wrote to Smith and provided a list of subscribers, including himself, to the American Magazine and Monthly Chronicle for the British Colonies.","Documents detail trial charges of Joseph Stevens. Signed by Zachary Lewis A court document giving outcome of the trial is also included, Feb. 1758. Trial held in Caroline County, Virginia.","George Washington wrote this letter to George William Fairfax to inform him of Major Grant's unfortunate expedition to Fort Duquesne. Washington describes the circumstances of the attack, the significant number of men and officers killed, and concludes: \"It is with infinite pleasure I tell you that the Virginians, Officers and Men, distinguished themselves in the most eminent manner - that the General has Complimented me publickly on their good behaviour, and that every Mouth resounds their Praises. The Highlanders and them are become one People, shaking each other by the hand wherever they meet tho. perfect stranger's.\"","Expects to be up [to Mount Vernon] tomorrow -- Miles sent to get key from Col. Fairfax -- Alton to get house in order, make fires in lower rooms and air them -- two bedsteads put up, one in hall room, one in little dining room -- get out chairs and tables and clean and rub them and stair case -- find eggs and chickens and \"prepare in the best manner you can for our coming.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, \"Given to Mr. [ ] Clemson - January 24th 1832 at Mount Vernon by Mrs. Jane Washington supposed to have been written soon after his marriage and Braddocks defeat.\"","Court decrees that Sale of William Clifton's lands to Thomas Colville and George Johnston to be put aside, and lands are to be sold at public auction to pay off his just debts to Charles Carroll and other defendants. Washington G.W. bought this land at auction, and it became his River farm.","Autograph letter signed. Washington writes to his brother-in-law Burwell Bassett. The letter was carried to Fredericksburg from Mount Vernon by Miles Richardson, who had been one of Washington's batmen in the Virginia Regiment during Forbes' Campaign of 1758. Richardson was hired by Washington, most likely as a valet, from January 1, 1759 – May 10, 1759.","Written within the first year of Washingotn's marriage to Martha Dandridge Custis, the letter mentions visiting John Mercer to sort through papers related to the estate of Martha's late husband Daniel Parke Custis. Washington writes that he will bring Martha with him on the visit in case she is needed to answer any lingering questions about the Custis estate.","Washington also asks Bassett to procure a horse brand for George William Fairfax from James Danworth and to purchase canary seed for Martha's birds. This is the earliest known reference to pets at Mount Vernon.","Sending an envoy to pick up a Chestnut mare which Colonel Bassett has purchased. Urges him to visit at Mount Vernon.","List of sundry goods ordered by George Washington consisting of a variety of items inlcuding furniture, textiles, clothing, food, and tools. Many of these purchases are related to Martha Washington and her two children, John Parke Custis and Martha (Patsy) Custis, due to the Washingtons' recent marriage.","\"I endeavourd to find out the true bounds of my Mount Vernon Tract of Land - but not knowing where it divided from Spencer's part of the River, nor being able to find harrison cornr Ash mentiond in his Deed to stand on the River side at the Mouth the Blind Pocoson - I began at two Ash trees and Elm ...\"","Weekly reports of work done by carpenters, with prices charged on most \u0026 for whom work was done--also account of breeding mares (?) and acct. of staves, tools, nails, leather, etc. loaned or given out--acct. of days of work done by John Askew, list of things needing to be repaired by carpenters--quantity of cider, brandy \u0026 peach mobey in each still--\"An Account taken of the Days which John Askew missed working for Collo. Washington in the Six Months pr. agreement which says is to be made up by the said Askew ...\"--Brandy delivered to Thomas Nichols.","The letter deals with Washington's negotiations for the River Farm, then called Clifton's Neck. Clifton has sold land to Mr. [Thomson] Mason for a greater price after promising to sell it to him first--was told that Clifton had no clear title to land--nothing in writing, but terms agreed on--George Washington thinks only equitable way is to put up land for public auction, so all disputants will have equal chance to purchase it.","Land document written and signed by George Washington regarding his ownership of Mount Vernon. This document was the final rent payment before George Washington full inherited the property.","Reports the sale on behalf of the Commissioners, G. Fairfax, G. Washington \u0026 Chas. Green of the Clifton tract to George Washington at auction for L1210.","Notice of the sale of the Clifton Land [River Farm] to [George] Washington","Statement of cash and bills paid and in hand as a result of Court order in Chancerty pursuant to suit of Clifton vs. Carroll and others.","George Washington writes to Robert Cary and Company, British creditors, about the severe drought and therefore the inability to grow tobacco and grain this season. George Washington also shows frustration with the time it takes to receive supplies from Great Britain and to ship his crops to them.","Mountain road lottery ticket","Moutain Road ticket","12 month ticket signed by George Washington as an official of the lottery. Tickets were sold to raise money to open roads from Virginia West to help in the settlement of the West.","Engraved ticket, signed by George Washington as an official of the lottery. Purpose of the lottery was to raise money for Virginia to build roads to the western part of Virginia, thus opening up tracts of land further west for development.","Engraved ticket, signed by George Washington as an official of the lottery. Purpose of the lottery was to raise money for Virginia to build roads to the western part of Virginia, thus opening up tracts of land further west for development.","Engraved ticket, signed by George Washington as an official of the lottery. Purpose of the lottery was to raise money for Virginia to build roads to the western part of Virginia, thus opening up tracts of land further west for development.","Engraved ticket, signed by George Washington as an official of the lottery. Purpose of the lottery was to raise money for Virginia to build roads to the western part of Virginia, thus opening up tracts of land further west for development.","Handwritten receipt for the purchase of a horse \"for the use of Master Custis.\"","\"Invoice of goods to be sent to Geo. Washington Potomack River, Virginia\"--items ranging from nails and curry combs, and almonds and raisons to lace, ribbon, silk, and a coat made up for a \"middle sized woman.\"","Sends [Latin] books to Master [John Parke] Custis, who forgot them--[Jacky's] illness (worms)] call Dr. Mercer if symptons return--how is the boy taking his unaccustomed absence from home:--does he need anything?--his bed and bedding--didn't mean for [Boucher] to give [Jacky] special indulgence or partiality, but feels he should have as little disapation and indulgence as is necessary to good health and spirits--he meant merely that if [Jacky] were kept under [Boucher's] eye he would benefit from [Boucher's] good examples--however, he realizes every parent's anxiety for child makes same request--so withdraws his request--[Boucher's] letter to Revd. Mr. Addison forwarded by Dr. Ramney","\"To the Revd. Mr. Baucher in St. Mary's parish Caroline City\".GW, doting stepfather, sends absentee excuse for Jackie Custis's late return to school after the holidays.","George Washington's land agreement with George Mason, dated April 21, 1769.  George Mason lived at Gunston Hall, which is located just below Mount Vernon on the Potomac River in Fairfax County.  Surveys inherited in Washington's day were often inaccurate and this land agreement settled a long-standing dispute concerning the boundary line that divided Mount Vernon from Mason's property.  This folio incorporates both a legal contract and the elements of a survey that Washington himself undertook in 1769 to settle the inaccurate western boundary of the lands between Dogue Creek and Little Hunting Creek. The one page document is written in a clerical hand and is endorsed with George Washington's signature.","A caring and involved father, George Washington wrote this letter to his stepson's tutor, the Reverend Jonathan Boucher. In it he instructs his ward's tutor to enroll John Parke Custis with a particular dancing master. Written from Mount Vernon on April 24, 1769, Washington states, \"In respect to the Dancing Gentry, I am glad to find you have such choice of them, …Newman...I have heard him well spoken of as a teacher in that Science… you will be so good therefore Sir to enter Mastr Custis with Mr. Newman for a year or otherwise, as he may form his School.\"","Financial ledger account written by George Washington and documenting transactions between Washington and John Posey, from October 1765 to June 1769. Includes a 1767 bond between Posey and George Mason with George Washington as security. As a result of the forfeiture of this bond, Washington acquired enslaved people as well as 'sundry stock, goods [and] chattels' from Posey. Hercules Posey was one of the enslaved people acquired through this transaction. Washington signs at the conclusion 'E. Excepted pr Go: Washington, Copy of an Acct given to Mr. Grayson, Sept'r 19th 1769'. Autograph document signed, 1 page.","Plat \u0026 Memorandum of a survey made by George Washington for Capt. John Posey","Moneys expended and received on behalf of George Washington by [probably a manager or overseer].","Agreement for lease of 7 acres of land by John Posey to George Washington.","Letter from George Washington to Carter Braxton, Esq, and the trustees of Colonel Bernard Moore. Washington agrees to be answerable for the sum of £100 in order for Colonel Moore to purchase enslaved people, 'for the immediate support of his family'. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Receipt for 1 pound, 1 shilling paid by Edward McGuire for James Commack to defray the cost for a land survey for 200,000 acres allotted to the Virginia Regiment by Dinwiddie's Proclamation of 1754. Receipt text in another hand, signed by George Washington. Autograph document signed, small sheet.","William Carlin was a tailor in Alexandria. His account book is among our treasures and includes entries for clothes made for the Washington's, members of the Mount Vernon household, and other Virginia customers such as the Fairfax's, George Mason, and David Ramsey. Entries for George Washington span from 1765 to 1771 and this receipt corresponds directly to entries in the account book.  The services on the receipt include 'making a suit for Frank' and 'altering a pr. Lether (sp) Bretches to Giles.'","Account : George William Fairfax with Craven Peyton","\"It is an easier matter to conceive than to describe, the distress of this family; especially that of the unhappy parent of our dear Patsy Custis, when I inform you that yesterday removed the sweet Innocent girl into a more happy and peaceful abode than any she has met with in the affected path she hitherto has trod.\"","Account of cash sent Mr. Francis Willis, draft on Osgood Hanbury \u0026 Co., to Mr. Ramsey for postage, to Truro Parish for Fairfax's pew.","George Washington carefully drafted this elegant west elevation of his Mount Vernon mansion.  It provides insight into Washington's plans for the second major expansion of his home.  The elevation has wide doors and nearly symmetrical windows, while the final construction favored transom lights and the powerful exterior asymmetry of windows, preserving the symmetry of the interior rooms.  The undated manuscript was probably drafted prior to construction, which began in 1774.  This is the only extant exterior drawing of the mansion made by George Washington.  On the verso, also in Washington's hand, is a floor plan for the mansion's cellar.","Promissory note for George William Fairfax's pew at Truro Parish. The document is signed by George Washington who served as an agent for Fairfax.","Summary of pleas with case starting on May 18, 1772; other action taken on Feb. 22, 1774, and Mar. 23, 1774 -- final judgement given May 17, 1774-Savage ordered to pay £606.17.6. Document, laminated, watermarks (crown over GR, and crown over heraldic device), docketed \"Washington vs. Savage - Record\". | [As trustees for Mrs. William Savage (formerly Mrs. Charles Green) Washington and Fairfax were attempting to collect the money which her husband had promised in regular payments. Mason stood as security for the bond]. |","George Washington endorsed this account of his financial transactions with the prominent Alexandria merchant William Herbert. A frequent visitor to Mount Vernon, Herbert was an Irish immigrant who married Sarah Carlyle and later became the President of the Bank of Alexandria. Herbert signed this two page account and Washington endorsed it on the verso. The transactions recorded here date from March through July of 1775.","Bill for making coat and waistcoat, breeches, altering a coat and breeches, making another coat on a later date, and making a suit of regimentals.","Fears for the cause and for his character if he fails--Congress in Committee have consented to a Continental Currency \u0026 have ordered 2 million dollars to be struck off for payment of troops \u0026 other expences of defence--15,000 men voted as a Continental army, \u0026 he hopes more will be voted--other high officers not named yet--asks him and Mrs. Bassett to visit Mt. Vernon and take Mrs. Washington down to [Eltham] with them--uneasy at leaving her alone at Mount Vernon.","Washington writes a short letter before leaving for camp at Boston: \"I go fully trusting in that Providence which has been more bountiful than I deserve, and in full confidence of a happy Meeting with you sometime in the Fall ... I have not time to add more, as I am surrounded with company to take leave of me. I retain an unalterable affection for you, which neither time or distance can change. My best love to Jack and Nelly, and regards for the rest of the Family ...\"","This is a directive to his managers on subjects of responsibility during his absence","Expense report titled 'April 4 1776 An Account of Expences of His Excellency General Washington v. Guard, Waggons, horses, [and] waggoners, [etc etc] from Cambridge to New York - with several bills'. This report lists 24 expenses incurred by General George Washington and his Lifeguards on the journey from Cambridge, Massachusetts, to New York between April 4-13, 1776. Includes towns such as Providence, RI, and Norwich, CT, along with the amounts spent at each location and vendor names, taverns, etc. The total expense listed is £86.14.5. Autograph document, 1 page.","Instructions on keeping the enemy from crossing the river [Delaware]--plan for a retreat towards Philadelphia if necessary--send a spy across the river--make a show of having fresh troops to gain time--get someone into Trenton for news of boats being built.","Partially printed assessments of George Washington's accounts primarily during the Revolutionary War.","Informs Cook of the problems of the army in enlisting new recruits and obtaining arms. Intent of Hessians to leave R.I. winter quarter and Continentals' need to raise more men to protect States. Begs that each state meet its quota of troops.","Presents her with a lock of hair.","General Washington writes from Fishkill [N. Y.] to New York governor George Clinton. Abuse of citizens in this state by army officers -- ordered boat containing Mr. Cuyler's family and belongings to be stopped short of Fishkill -- those aboard shouldn't be permitted to review the works at West Point -- sends by express packets addressed to Clinton and [government of N. Y.], sent down by flag -- they contain extraordinary Manifesto and proclamation -- if boat with Cuyler's effects is to return, write General Putnam -- he [George Washington] returns to Fredericksburg [N. Y.] this afternoon. Document signed, in hand of (?), docketed \"Genl. Washington Letter Octr. 8th 1778, concerning a Flag sent from New York for Mr. Cuyler \u0026 his Effects \u0026c with a Manifesto of the Commre at New York.","Written from Fredericksburg, NY, Washington orders delay of Canadian expedition, but continued preparation for it; civil treatment of Native Americans; winter weather.","George Washington writes to Lund Washington from his headquarters in Middlebrook, NJ on 1779 April 3; makes arrangements for a shipment of fine Bordeaux claret; discusses financial matters concerning the estate of George Mercer; referenes the exchange of two slaves between Mount Vernon and his mother's home in Fredericksburg; questions Lund on the status of planting and propogating of trees, admonishing him for not answering some of his early queries and questions his management techniques; reports that things are slow on the war front and a recent storm impacted British transports.","While encamped at Middlebrook, New Jersey for the winter of 1779 George Washington wrote this letter to Nathanial Greene about trading one of his horses for another.","Personal letter to Lund, expressing the General's feelings about the general \"decay of public spirit \u0026 virtue\", which is contributing to the severe economic problems of the time.","Letter from George Washington to Arthur St. Clair regarding instructions for handling British soldiers without assistance from other divisions. Uncertainty over British movements and intentions prevented St. Clair from settling on a course for his division.","Letter from George Washington to General Edward Hand requesting Hand to return to the encampment at Morristown from his Lancaster home during the winter of 1780. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Letter asking Lund Washington for legal advice relating to a chancery suit depending between Mr James Mercer \u0026 \"the persons for whom I am acting as Attorney.\" He believes that Lund has a better understanding than \"[his] own knowledge of these kind of proceedings is capable of affording...\"","Re: a chariot Washington has ordered made in Philadelphia at £210 specie or paper equivalent.","Reports death of Don Juan Mirailles [Spanish envoy] who came on visit with Minister of France and was seized on arrival with \"a violent biliary complaint\" -- died despite best care of physicians and himself -- present his respects to [Mirailles's] lady. Autograph letter signed, watermark (J. Taylor, \u0026 an encircled armed figure). | Navarro was Governor \u0026 Capt. General of Cuba.","Washington acknowledges Biddle's resignation from his position and praises Biddle's duty as an officer.","Lund's late trip to Philadelphia--British \u0026 French fleets arrived--few recruits--promised aid from states will probably arrive too late--fears [Mt. Vernon] crops may be ruined by drought--how many colts are there?","Letter from George Washington, in the hand of  Tench Tilghman, to Major Judah Alden. The letter is sent from Washington's headquarters, Passaic Falls, New Jersey. The correspondence lays out an elaborate plan of attack meant to fall into the hands of the enemy. The \"misinformation\" was a spy tactic in hopes that it would be intercepted and throw off British forces.  The body of the letter is in the hand of Tilghman with the exception of one line by Washington's reading, \"but are not to make fires or discover themselves.\"","Letter in Alexander Hamilton's hand, signed by Washington. Washington issues orders for Colonel Christopher Greene's First Rhode Island Regiment, which included formerly enslaved African American soldiers, to march from Newport to West Point under Rochambeau. Washington writes, \"only come on with such officers as are to remain in service on the new arrangement and such men as engaged for the war, or at least for a term, that will last through the next campaign. The other men you may dismiss, unless the Count de Rochambeau should find any employment for them where they are now.\"","Enquiring about a transaction of bills to have been deposited in the Virginia Loan Office. Also, requesting a good family Steward be employed for the Washington family.","George Washington to Benjamin Tallmadge, 8 April 1781, in which Washington asks Tallmadge to transmit a letter to Rochambeau.  Washington contemplated a daring raid on the British troop on Long Island.  \"The success of the Enterprise,\" Washington wrote to Tallmadge, \"must depend, on … the secrecy of the attempt, and a knowledge of the exact situation of the enemy.\"","Letter from George Washington to Joseph Webb, regarding Martha's health and thanking Webb for his hospitality at his home in Wethersfield, CT. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","The warrant requests Pickering send 200 pounds from British Military Chest to Col. Edward Carrington for the Southern Army.","Just returned from a Committee--will accompany her to Mr. Bingham's tomorrow afternoon.","Autograph letter signed. Washington writes about the sorrow he felt when Chastellux departed to return to France: \"A sense of your public services to this country, and gratitude for your private friendship, quite overcame me at the moment of our separation.\" Washington adds, \"I truly say, never in my life did I ever part with a man to whom my soul clave more sincerely than it did to you.\" Washington hopes that, after the war, he can accompany Chastellux on a tour of North America. In the postscript, Washington writes that he is enclosing a letter to Marquis de Lafayette.","Written from Newburg, NY, Washington supports financial plight of soldiers, in spite of brewing conspiracy against him.","Letter from George Washington to Theodorick Bland, written from headquarters at Newburgh, NY. Writing several weeks after the events of the Newburgh Conspiracy and Washington's Newburgh Address, he discusses the disbanding of the Continental Army and the need to resolve Army pay and pensions.  Washington speaks candidly about the urgency of the situation: \"the necessity of fulfilling this Expectation of the Army affects me so exceeding forcibly, that I cannot help dwelling upon it, nor is there in my present apprehension a point of greater Consequence, or that requires more serious attention\". Autograph letter signed, 11 pages.","In this letter, George Washington continued with an update on the changing and hopefully improving state of affairs in America.","Letter of introduction on behalf of George Washington's \"nephew... who has been in bad health for more than twelve Months—He is advised by his Physicians to spend the summer on the Island of Rhode Island for the benefit of the Sea Air \u0026 Climate—\"","Discharge from the American Army, signed by George Washington and Jonathan Trumbull.","Sergeant Henry Leider's discharge certificate from the Continental Army.","\"An Acct. of Mrs. Washington's Expences from Virginia to my Winter Quarters \u0026 back again to Virginia according to the Memms. and accts. which I have received from her \u0026 those who accompd. her\"--expences amounting to £1064.1","Cost of things bought in Philadelphia by Mrs. Washington","Princeton. In this letter, after successfully commanding the Army, George Washington discusses his strong desire to retire and concludes the letter with updates on the state of independence and his continued travels to explore western lands.","Signed by Penelope French, Benjamin Dulany, and John Robertson - witnessed by Going Lanphier and Robert Lanphier with some marginal notes in handwriting of George Washington.","Mount Vernon. In this letter, after returning to Mount Vernon on Christmas Eve 1783, George Washington enthusiastically remarked that he was finally able to retire.","Introduces the Count de Laval Monmorency, brother to Duke de Laval and Colonel in Regiment of Royal Auvergne--he is on a tour from Charleston to New York.","Will be careful of letter and box for Mrs. Fitzhugh--leaves city immediately after meeting of the Society.","Washington thanks Gordon for sending him newspapers from Boston and mentions issues he is having with people settling on his lands near the Ohio River, which is he is about to leave Virginia to take care of.","Receipt for rents owed and paid by Henry Whiting on account of plantation rented from George Washington for 11 years by Whiting's father.","Letter from George Washington to Edward Snickers accepting his offer to manage the leasing of land purchased from the sale of Colonel George Mercer's estate. Washington sends a map of the plots and a copy of the lease (not identified), summarizes the terms of the lease, and shares his hope that Snickers finds tenants who will become long-term residents rather than see the land become 'Negro Plantations' rented to an absentee landlord. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","George Washington acknowledges receipt of several letters from George Augustine Washington at Barbadoes and Bermuda.","Leaf from a notebook kept by George Washington suggestions which includes improvements and experiments in modern farming techniques and inventions from experts of the time.","Plans for the Greenhouse quarters drawn and annotated by George Washington about 1785","Memorandum notes that Quarters to be 16' wide; half of that with 4' projection sufficient width for greenhouse; chimneys and where to place them; in front part of greenhouse need 2 tiers of windows; windows close together; chimneys in quarters; front of quarters might be wood with brick underpinning--center or greenhouse part all brick to the eves; rafters same angle; describes how to place windows in greenhouse.","Leaf from a Mount Vernon ledger.","Please forward enclosed letter ... requests current cash prices of good plank (inch, inch \u0026 quarter, inch \u0026 half) in Alexandria ... if vessel presently in harbor and has some for sale, master should call at Mount Vernon ...","Docketed \"Rough field Notes taken by George Washington in running the courses of the Land bot. from George \u0026 Jas. Mercer\".","[reverse of document dated Mar. 5, 1785, Patrick Henry to George Washington].","Autograph letter signed. Washington responds to a former Revolutionary officer's request for assistance. Washington offers to provide a certificate of service to Weissenfels if he can first send a testament of services from his commanding officer, Governor George Clinton.","George Washington discusses terms for hiring new miller Joseph Davenport who will replace miller Roberts.","Daily expenditures from cash fund on hand, and money received, with detailed explanation of some receipts and expenditures.","Concerning the purchase of shares of stock in the Potomac Company.","Anyone recommended by Mr. Powel is welcome at Mt. Vernon--encloses letter from an unknown gentleman [this was a Mr. Charles Vancouver, desiring to dedicate a publication to George Washington]--investigate to see what others think of author \u0026 his project.","Mr. Powel's advice has made him write Mr. [Charles] Vancouver, declining dedication of his publication--hopes to see Dr. Mayes, Powel's friend, on return from Caroline--Mrs. Macauly Graham's journey to the south--Mrs. Powel's letter to his nephew [Bushrod Washington] in Fredericksburg will be cared for.","Mount Vernon. George Washington opened this letter with a response to Chastellux's previous flattery, he continued with his hopes for peaceful trade and poetically outlined how nations might accomplish such a noble task, and he concluded with his plans for the Potomac Navigation Company, further identifying peaceful trade as a means of uniting nations.","Letter of condolence on Gov. Trumbull's death [Jonathan Trumbull Sr.]","Washington contracts in advance to purchase all 1,000 bushels of wheat from Mr. Battaile Muse. Purchased for George Washington's mill. Paid 6 shillings per bushel.","Washington first asks Gilpin for the use of a scow with which he intends to dredge mud from the river bottom for trial as fertilizer. Then he goes into some detail about the making of a water level and staff which he desires, \"I have joiners that could execute the wooden work ... but my Smith is too great a bungler to entrust anything to him, ...\" Washington asks Gilpin to have the iron work done for him, or, if he thinks it preferable to make the complete instrument for him.","Letter discussing the \"Agricultural Society of Philadelphia,\" also known as the Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture.","Washington hopes to trade 25 barrels of fine flour for \". . . a she ass from Surinam, . .\"","A character testimonial on behalf of Mr. Booth, (of Westmoreland Co., Va.).","fragment, endorsed \"Rect. No. 149 Walker Blunt Block Maker\".","Presents Rev. Mr. Griffith, who owns much property in Alexandria--he wants to borrow money to build--good securities--would not hesitate to make loan himself, had he the money.","Autograph letter signed, Mount Vernon. Washington writes that he has only just received Trumbull's letter and enclosure of Feb. 20, and he hopes Trumbull will make his southern tour and visit Mount Vernon. Washington mentions the marriage of George Augustine Washington and Fanny Bassett, who are living with him, and encloses a letter for Mr. Dwight. This is Rev. Timothy Dwight, who sent Washington a copy of the \"Conquest of Canaan.\"","Covers period April 23-29, including \"6 half Johan. and half a Guinea to pay Mr. Buchanan my dividd. of the cash for the James River Navigation and recd. from his office 426 dollars in Indents (paper) for Interest on my Loan Office Certificates emitted in this state of Virginia.\" Includes money paid for rum, wool cards, G. \u0026 L. Washington's schooling [Samuel's children], flour, ferriage, etc.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel, Mount Vernon to Whitehaven. Washington writes that he received 1400 Flags with small breakage, sent £50 bill on Wakelin Welch, and will settle for balance before Mr. Sanderson leaves country.","Autograph letter signed with address panel. Mount Vernon to New York. Washington thanks Taylor for the apples and pickled and fried oysters that he sent.","Mount Vernon. In this letter, George Washington sends his congratulations to David Humphreys on return to America [from London] and invites him to Mount Vernon.","Letter from George Washington to Richard Sprigg regarding husbandry and breeding a donkey. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Letter signed. Mount Vernon. Sends several letters of James Bloxham's--Bloxham undecided about staying longer than a year--\"In a word he seems rather to have expected to have found well organized farms, than that the end and design of my employing him was to make them so.\"--if Bloxham's wife is to come, let her come on ship to Alexandria or nearby ports--she can pay for seed, implements, etc., and be repaid in Virginia.","Report from George Washington to the Potomac Company shareholders. Written during Washington's term as president of the corporation, it provides updates on the progress of the company's work and a reminder that stock payments are due soon. Includes a discussion of works at the Seneca and Shenandoah Falls as well as the cutting of a canal at Great Falls. Provides a reminder of the appointed day for electing a president and directors for the ensuing year. Autograph document in unknown handwriting, signed 'In behalf of the Directors,' by George Washington, 1 page.","Autograph letter, signed. Mount Vernon. Washington asks Digges if he would inquire among his friends on the Eastern Shore, Maryland \"if I could be furnished with one thousand feet of the best plan plank; precisely 24 feet long (when dressed) - To be without sap, or knots. - It is for the floor of my New room.\" Years before Washington had set aside some like lumber but \"behold! half of it was stolen, and the other half will match no plank I can now get.\"","Acknowledges Peale's receipt of Golden Pheasant. Sent body of French Hen. Wishes Peale success with mezzotinto prints.","Incloses copy of the Vision of Columbus which he promised--his copies just came to hand.","For 3 ruffled shirts, 1 plain one, 4 stockings, 1 pair breeches, etc.","Advising him that he will discharge the balance owing--Mr. Morris will have his agent in New York pay $840, about £325.6. as per account of January.","Regrets hearing that George Augustine Washington is ill, wants him not to do more than he can safely do. Instructions about Mount Vernon.","Will call for her in carriage in hopes of accompanying her to Lansdown this evening.","Thanks for inquiring into prices of painting and lining carriages--he has employed a Mr. Clark to repair chariot--well spoken of--can see progress every day when passing his workshop in the Square.","George Washington appointed George Augustine Washington manager of Mount Vernon in his absence. The letter gives detailed instruction of farming Mount Vernon, as well as decorating the mansion, improvements to farm buildings, supervision and care of the servants, miscellaneous purchases.","Has perused contents of enclosed--finds it good and just, and thinks they will meet with favorable reception of his nephew [Bushrod Washington].","\"Dear Sir, I have this moment been favored with your letter and with out date from Prince Georges County and have ordered the Jennies to be delivered to Mr. Dove--hoping both will prove with foal. Royal Gift never fails ...,\".","Lists the names, occupations, and salaries of 86 workmen on the Potomac Company canal near Harper's Ferry.","Introduces Mr. and Mrs. [Samuel] Powel of Philadelphia.","The Powel's safe arrival in Philadelphia [after visit at Mt. Vernon]--the Mr. Morrises [Robert and Gouvernor] visited on way to Richmond--hopes to hear of the [Pennsylvania] state convention's decision on Federal Government--Spanish chestnuts--will send more about the 1st of October next year.","Thanks for seeds--glad Caleb Hall did not come from England--thanks for offer to send blacksmiths \u0026 mill wrights, but needs none--no benefits for people of that kind to come over--\"Whenever we have a regular \u0026 firm government established the prospect for these people will be much more pleasing.\"--Bloxham well.","Thoughts about various states debating ratification of Constitution--generosity of landholders in county of Philadelphia in proposing it for seat of Federal government.","George Washington passes on some information about Irish wolf dogs to Carter which he received from an Irish gentleman. George Washington does not think that mastiffs will fulfill the purpose of hunting wolves which Carter apparently wants.","In this letter, George Washington reveals his humorous side after learning of Chastellux's recent marriage and Washington ended the letter with important information on the Constitution and methods of united the now new nation.","Invitation to dinner for Monday, May 19, 1788. Answer is requested.","Thanks her for her composition in his honor--new government--hopes those of her sex will introduce federal fashions and national manners instead of following foreign manners and fashions.","Washington introduces the Count de Moustier, from the Court of France, and the Marchioness de Brehan, who are returning to New York and propose to pass through Baltimore.","Introdues [Ferdinand] Fairfax, son of [Bryan] Fairfax, his godson--he goes to Philadelphia to complete his studies.","Washington advises his nephew about his contemplated move to Alexandria to set up a law practice.","Letter discussing Bushrod renting George Washington's townhouse in Alexandria, as well as the stable and garden.","George Washington grants his nephew, George Augustine Washington, power of attorney during the former's absence from Mount Vernon. George Washington was preparing to take office as first President of the United States, and George Augustine Washington acted as manager of Mount Vernon during George Washington's first term. Witnessed by Tobias Lear and John Fairfax.","Bill from President to Mr. Lewis","Presidential appointment to Redman as customs collector at the port of Yeocomico River in Virginia. The rest of the document is filled in by Tobias Lear. This appointment followed the first Tariff Act of July 4, 178","On September 3, 1789, George Washington sent this letter to Edmund Jennings Lee inviting him to dine at Mount Vernon along with John Marshall and Bushrod Washington. Marshall had recently returned from service as peace commissioner to France and Washington hoped to persuade him to run for Congress in the upcoming election. Lee must have declined this invitation, because his name is not recorded in Washington's diary among his dinner guests that evening.","Advises Stuart, as administrator of estate of John Parke Custis, to let Mr. Alexander have disputed land [J.P. Custis' \"Abingdon\" estate] back and pay him a fair rent for the time it was out of his possession -- has no time to give reasons -- Martha Washington adds her approval at bottom of letter in short note and signature.","Authorization of expenses needed for the return of Hugh Taylor, a fugitive indentured servant, to the Potomac Company from Alexandria to Great Falls in November 1789. Document signed, 1 page.","Sorry to find the report on the Hessian Fly to Maj. Jackson has been recalled--hasn't written Mr. [Arthur] Young about it--is informed, especially in Connecticut, that fly is now in wheat too--it is a pity farmers won't stick to yellow-bearded wheat, which is immune.","Partially printed on card from President Washington and Mrs. Washington--not filled out.","Written in George Washington's hand, this note is extracted from a letter from George Augustine Washington to George Washignton.  The letter gives length of bolting cloth now in the mill--Col. Biddle observes has the difference between cloth and reel covered with coarse linen.","Thanks to Society for letter and present accompanying it -- beneficial consequences to rural economy from prizes awarded -- Mr. Matthewson's improvements in art of cheese making. Signed by Washington, though not written in his hand.","Consents to agreement with Mr. Alexander in order to avoid a legal decision -- forwarded it to Lund Washington -- question of assumption not taken up yet -- it has been fully discussed and majority will be small on whichever side wins -- will not send the original papers [pertaining to above agreement] to him in Williamsburg.","Account amounting to £51.6.2 for ice and \"mouls\" of ice cream.","New York. Autograph letter signed. Washington writes in response to a letter from the wife of Lafayette requesting a brevet commission at the rank of captain for Joseph-Léonard Poirey, a French officer who served under her husband.","Washington writes, \"And you will, I dare flatter myself, do me the justice to believe that I can never be more happy than in according marks of attention to so good a friend to America and so excellent a patriot as Madame la Marquise de la Fayette. Nor did she need any excuse for making use of her own language to be the interpreter of so much politeness \u0026 persuasion as she has found means to convey in one short letter. In truth that language, at least when used by her, seems made on purpose to have fine things communicated in it; and I question whether any other, at least in the hands of any other person, would have been equally competent to the effect.\"","Received his letter by Mr. Robert Parish -- declines proposals for dedicating the travels of William Bartram to himself, as it sets a bad precedent -- however, approves book and adds name as a subscriber.","Letter cover only, signature has been clipped","On a trip from Mount Vernon to Philadelphia, Washington complains about his coachman, Dunn, who has given many \"proofs of his want of skill in driving ...\" and \"... this Morning was found much intoxicated.\" Lear is asked to make inquiries after a new driver.","Discusses Gov. Clinton's letter of 26th containing news from Capt. Brant of the expedition against the Indians which was ambushed [Gen. Harmar's expedition] -- sounds true but awaits more news -- our force ought to have been large enough to tackle a force of 1,000 or more -- friendly sentiments of Capt. Brant -- his account of Gen. St. Clair not true nor the account of affairs at Muskingum -- Brant tried to prevent any treaty -- St. Clair wanted no more land than already given -- treaty of Muskingum.","Impossible to arrange an exchange of property with Ball, who wishes to have land held by George Washington in Berkeley County. Not possible because property leased to tenants and value greater than Ball believes it to be. Would be willing to work an exchange, however, for some of his land west of the Alleghany River.","Account for Feb. 21 and April 2 for Best Bourbon Coffee, amounting to £8.15.4.","Washington writes to the Mayor of Alexandria saying that an accurate survey is necessary of 10 miles square in question [the land for the Federal City] -- has engaged Mr. Ellicott to make it -- hopes corporation of Alexandria, Virginia will give all necessary help.","While on his Southern tour, Washington writes to Lear that \"I am perfectly satisfied that every necessary and proper step will be taken to procure a good Steward, and a good House keeper ...\" for the Philadelphia household. Orders a garden worker to be paid.","Presents one set of the Annals sent him by Mr. Arthur Young to the Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture as requested.","Major George A. Washington gone to Berkeley so he will address him [Whitting] on Mount Vernon matters -- send weekly reports -- corn at the mill should be ready -- gather this corn \u0026 stalks together for fodder -- plant this meadow in grass -- further instructions on harvesting and seeding -- all autumn grain and grass to be put in as soon as possible -- wants an overseer for Dogue Run, a man with a small family -- house for overseer, can move one from the Mansion to Dogue Run easier than build a new one, add a brick chimney -- this was originally at Dogue Run -- instructions for Tom Davis, bricklayer, about \"the other Wing of the Green House\" -- be sure brick work on old \u0026 new walls coincide exactly -- instructions for Will, \"if ... is not likely to provide shoes enough for the Negroes in due Season\" -- clover -- use the barn floor to tread wheat -- not to use Mr. Lund Washington's smith for work on Harrows, Mt. Vernon's smiths are competent -- how is wheat crop -- if 335 bushels all? -- crop short indeed.","Washington writes to his Mount Vernon overseer about farm matters; mentions crop rotation system, decreasing productivity of land, wheat experiments, mill production, and missing horse.","Washington writes to North Carolina's Governor that he has received letter with notice of cession of land in North Carolina for building lighthouses -- mentions recent southern tour -- thanks him for reception in North Carolina -- object was \"To see with my own eyes the situation of the Country, and to learn on the spot the condition and disposition of our Citizens.\" Written in the hand of Tobias Lear.","Thanks her for sending enclosed \"Strictures \u0026c\" to him to read -- it hasn't caused him any pain -- he regrets author didn't spend some of time investigating the facts instead of writing the pamphlet. If he had done so, the author \"might have found many of his charges as unsupported as the 'baseless fabric of a vision'\" (quoting from The Tempest, IV,1). The pamphlet referred to was \"Strictures and observations upon the three executive departments of the government of the United States...\" by Massachusettensis ([Philadelphia], 1792).","Invitation from George Washington to Mr. Gilbert. Partially printed. Filled in by George Washington. Mr. Gilbert, who is invited to dine at 4:00, is unidentified. Engraved invitation does not include phrase \"and Mrs. Washington\" like others issued at the time.","Pressing public business causes delay in answering letter -- thanks for information he requested on genealogy of Washington family -- returns herewith will of Lawrence Washington as she desires.","Washington will gladly accept one of several tubs of grape vines from Madeira if Mr. Powel doesn't need them all -- a vessel sails for Alexandria in a few days -- will send sundry parcels to Mt. Vernon.","Discusses plantation management.","Autograph letter signed. Washington denies a request from his neighbor to hunt deer on his property.","Has heard that Maj. Harrison of Loudon County intends selling his land adjoining George Washington's in Fairfax -- Washington wishes to buy for sole reason of ridding himself of the \"villainies\" which are performed by those tenants who occupy Harrison's land -- land no good for a farm -- if he can get good price make the bargain, so long as title is clear and not under any encumbrances of leases.","Contracts services for one year-house carpenter and Joiner should conduct themselves soberly, honestly and deliberately-duties: superintend Negro carpenters, use proper care with tools, keep an account (in a book) of needs and things done, should set a good example, and will remain at work from light to dark-pay is 10 pounds a month- George Washington will provide: meat and meal or flour, tools, quarters, and will pay taxes.","Encloses copies of earlier letters to Lewis, in case originals miscarry -- has written Mr. [Anthony] Whitting at Mount Vernon not to sell the stud horse, but deliver him to Robert Lewis -- Lewis's aunt (Martha Washington) joins in sending greetings.","Will pay small sum in Amsterdam -- encloses bill of exchange drawn by George Meade on Henry Gildermeester in his favor – 2,310 guilders in Dutch currency -- will remit second exchange by British packet slated to sail on 6 February. With this sum, Washington transferred money to a Dutch banking firm in order to assist the family of the Marquis de Lafayette, who had been captured by Prussian forces as he fled France in August 1792.","Please convey enclosed letter to Madame La Fayette \"if you know where she is to be found\" -- hold amount of bill sent subject to her order -- sent to Holland because reports in America say if Madame Lafayette is not there, it will be known where she is to be found.","Comments on enclosed poem that contains birthday sentiments for Mrs. Powel. The poem was copied by Tobias Lear from a 1792 manuscript by the poet Elizabeth Graeme Fergusson. Mount Vernon has both the original and Lear's copy.","Enclosed is second bill of exchange for 2310 guilders for Madame Lafayette.","Received Parker's letter desiring to know terms on which he (Washington) would sell his Gloucester County land -- since he got it at valuation of £800 Virginia currency for part of a bond, he will sell it for same plus interest since 1789 -- Washington wants payment upon giving over the land, but some credit can be arranged.","Received letter containing Mr. Bennett's claim against Colville's estate -- deals with George Washington's position as executor of Colville estate -- won't pay interest on debt thereof until court of Chancery decides whether it is just -- refers him to Mr. Keith of Alexandria who has papers dealing with estate.","Encloses Col. Robert Townsend Hooe's letter relating to the Thomas Colville estate -- wishes to have final settlement of estate -- check Mr. Bennett's account with documents and see if it seems to be correct -- Washington thinks Bennett's claim different from what he remembered legacy to be -- has referred Hooe to him for details.","Congratulations and best wishes on her birthday from both President and Mrs. Washington -- would have attended her party except for \"the late event which has happened in their family\" (the death of George Augustine Washington).","Dinner invitation from George and Martha Washington to Mr. and Mrs. Dalton and daughter. Not in Washington's hand. Tristram Dalton was a friend and first senator from Massachusetts. Invitation was issued just prior to Washington's second inauguration in the Senate chamber.","George Washington requires shells for lime to make mortar for about \"40,000 Bricks.\" Constructing Dogue Run Farm 16-sided barn. Asks his nephew if he hires out \"Negro carpenters by the year?\" Can he recommend carpenter overseer?","Has little information re inquiry of Mr. Thomas Bowen--only man named George Harrison in area died 50 years ago--no children--widow married man named Posey--Harrison's land left to nephew John West, from whom George Washington bought it about 20 years ago--knows nothing of affairs of Harrison's estate.","Received letter from Wilkinson by way of Captain Abner Prior and shortly after the two kegs of fish from \"western waters\" [in Ohio] -- fish were fine and a novelty here.","By Brig Betsey, sends triplicates of letters of Jan. 30 and 31 and the third exchange for 2310 guilders for Madame Lafayette.","Sends plan of new federal district where the seat of government will be located -- \"It will serve to show you, and such as may have the curiosity to look at it, that whatever our present condition is, we have vanity enough to look forward to a better.\"","Mrs. Washington is indisposed with a cold -- afraid she will increase it by going to the circus this afternoon -- President and rest of family will go to see exhibition of Mr. Ricketts.","Mr. David Clark, coachmaker in Philadelphia, has asked him to write informing Col. Washington that the coach he (George Washington) had with him in Charleston was made by Clark -- he has heard it was admired for its beauty and is made of good materials -- Mr. Clark hears Col. Washington wants to have a coach made and he desires the job.","Since Mr. de Barth has not made stipulated payments for land bought of Washington, lying on the Kanawas, Washington suggests canceling the bargain instead of bringing measures against De Barth for payment.","Received from Arthur Young two sets of his Annals, numbered 98-108--presumes one set intended, as usual, for Agricultural Society of this city--accordingly, sends them to him as president.","Inquires as to price and availability of the best clover seed.","At request of several gentlemen of his acquaintance, Washington introduces Dr. Edwards, who is going to Europe for his health and to obtain knowledge of agriculture there.","Mr. Arthur Young has written that the several accounts collected by George Washington of agriculture in this country \"have set him afloat on the High Seas of conjecture with respect to the Agriculture of this Country ...\" -- \"and, as you had a hand in setting him afloat, it is but fair that you should lend your assistance to get him landed again\" -- sends enclosed extracts from Young's letter and desires Peters to answer queries -- Young has been prevented by the war from coming to this country to study himself the agriculture and see what can be done along that line.","Agrees to Hooe's offer for flour -- will order Anthony Whitting to make delivery in Alexandria, but wishes because of harvest time that Hooe would take delivery at his mill or on river opposite -- market for flour is not falling as Hooe says, but only a temporary drop due to lack of vessels to take it to European markets -- had heard of William Shepherd's intent to apply to Loudon Court to condemn George Washington's land on Difficult Run -- encloses a copy of earlier letter to Col. Powell on subject.","Hereby conveys a letter from Warner Washington III as he promised -- the younger Warner is destitute for funds in this city.","Enlarges on recent letter of Mrs. Washington's (dictated by him) relative to the estate in Berkeley -- in accord with provisions in George A. Washington's will, advises settling a second plantation in Berkeley including some land in Fairfax County, as a grass and small grain farm -- advises on getting tenants and drawing up contracts -- she should ask advice of George S. Washington -- Anthony Whitting's decline caused by consumption necessitates visit to Mt. Vernon but public business presses and visit will be short.","Death of Anthony Whitting -- needs Tilghman's help to procure new manager -- thinks a good one may better be found on Eastern Shore of Maryland than elsewhere -- gives qualifications for the job -- lists several people in Tilghman's neighborhood whom he has had recommended -- among them is William Pearce [later manager of Mt. Vernon] -- doesn't want to lure any away from present jobs, unless they had intended leaving anyway.","At the time of this letter, Washington was serving his second term as president and was living in Philadelphia.  His nephew, George Augustine Washington, had served as farm manager for the previous seven years but died in 1793.  In need of a new farm manager, Washington considered his nephew, Lawrence Lewis.","Concerned that Lewis was too inexperienced for the job, Washington remarked on the necessary qualifitcations necessary: \"…so little haveg it in my power to visit, or attend to my private concerns, that it becomes extremly necessary (besides fidility) to have an experienced \u0026 skilful man, of some weight, to manage my business; one whose Judgment is able to direct him in cases which may arise out of circumstances that can neither be foreseen, nor previously guarded against.","Washington continued, \"What the age of Mr Lawrence Lewis is—what opportunities he may have had to acquire any knowledge in the management of a Farm. What his disposition, whether active or indolent. Whether clear in his perceptions, \u0026 of good Judgment. Whether sober \u0026 sedate, or fond of amusements and running about—with other queries which might be asked, as well applying to a young man Just entering on the career of life; are all matters to which I am an entire stranger; and if you can give me information respecting them, I shall thank you. You will readily perceive that my sole object in these enquiries is to ascertain the competency of a character to whom I should commit an important trust; consequently, going no farther, can operate nothing to the prejudice of my Nephew, whatever, in confidence, you may say to me on the foregoing points and such others as may occur to you.\"","Washington instead hired a more seasoned farm manager, William Pearce.  Pearce served as farm manager until 1796 during which time Lewis came to stay at Mount Vernon and worked in some managerial capacity, but the official farm manager by then was James Anderson.  Lewis eventually married Nelly Custis in 1799 and lived the remainder of his life at Woodlawn.","Has heard from Mr. Robert Lewis that Crow desires increase in wages -- since he had best crop last year at Union Farm, Washington will raise him to £40 per annum as an encouragement, but will not raise him any higher hereafter.","Requests that Mercer forward deed from \"yourself \u0026 others to me\" if it has been duly executed and recorded.","Has given James Keith a draught on Col. Hooe for £140, the amount due Keith for his trouble in Colville estate -- asks that Hooe deduct it from what is due George Washington.","Lewis was acting Estate Manager for George Washington at Mount Vernon. The letter contains instructions for various farm activities and personal advice to young Lewis on how to write better reports.","100 guineas a year for superintendant of Mt. Vernon--recommends that Pearce visit the estate--to determine if all is to his liking-George Washington expects to be at Mt. Vernon on the 20th of Sept.--gives directions, mileage, stage schedule--speaks of worthless overseer to 8-10 Negro carpenters--hopes to replace him by New Year's day.","Won't sell land on Difficult Run in Loudon County except for very high price -- was in treaty with a Dutchman for it for £60 per annum -- would want double what Lewis offered for the Frederick County land because when Shenandoah River is made navigable, lands near it will increase greatly in value","Introduces Tobias Lear, who leaves George Washington as Secretary after 7 years -- Lear is engaged in a mercantile scheme -- recommends him to Short's kindness.","Introduces Tobias Lear, who goes to Europe to carry into effect his plans for an \"extensive commercial establishment\" at the Federal City -- Lear can explain his long delay in writing -- encloses Mr. Richard Peters' and Mr. Thomas Jefferson's answers to his queries about American agriculture -- if there are any questions, ask Lear.","Sends their regrets that Mrs. Powel cannot accompany him and Mrs. Washington to Virginia.","George Washington's nephew's widow has decided to move--Pearce and his family to move into Mansion--repairing of Mr. Crow's house--recommends Pearce residing in the right wing (the Hall)--list of things at his disposal --authorizes Pearce to acquire ploughs and any other tools --outlines benefits of Pearce's early arrival.","Washington comments on the disagreeable conduct of the French minister Genet, who seems to want to involve the U.S. in war. The situation has \"test[ed] the temper of the Executives.\"","Deals with involved estate of Samuel Washington and his last wife, Susannah Perrin Holding Washington -- had been undecided whether to try to get estate from Mrs. Washington's family in favor of his niece Harriot who was left very little -- will reach an agreement -- \"Pay me one hund. pounds which I shall give to my niece for her immediate support, and I will quit claim to all the Negros which belonged to Mrs. Saml. Washington ...\".","An attachment has been served against Washington -- despite Mercer's orders to the contrary, collectors present notes against Mercer's brother's estate to George Washington's manager for Payment -- brought bond and mortgage of Mercer's late father and brother from Philadelphia, and will exchange them for land -- asks whether his (Washington's) signature necessary on the instrument.","In this letter George Washington has decided to engage superintendant of carpenters for another year--could not find anyone to relace-comments on man who looks after the house people, ditchers, etc.--after winter, Pearce can decide to remain at Mt. Vernon or live elsewhere--construction of house for Mr. Crow--Negro children forbidden to enter the yards and gardens (excluding the children of cook and her husband the Mulatto Frank).","George Washington's general thoughts and directions on government of Mt. Vernon--Mr. Howell Lewis will remain until Pearce's arrival--farm needs much manure---plans to go largely with buck wheat as a green manure---has requested for 450 to 500 bushels for seed--does not wish to go largely with corn--plans to sow a good many oats--keeping no more than half for seed.","George Washington instructs Pearce to take an exact account of the stock, tools and implements on each of the farms--to purchase a proper (bound) book in Alexandria for accounts--insists on the correctness of these registers--outines work of the carpenters: complete the new barn at Dogue Run, etc.--comments on live fences: cedar, lombardy poplar, and willows--hogs and sows--wants to reclaim and lay grass to the mill swamp--clover lots--potatoes--McKoy and Tom Davis--directions for lots on Muddy Hole, Union and River farms--Cyrus a slave at Mansion house--Muclus a slave--Will, a kind of overseer--stresses the need to regulate wagons and carts at the Mansion--Ehler the gardener and an agreement as to where he should eat--Lucy the cook--instructions to provide Negroes with as much meal as they can eat without waste--provisions of fish--directions for killing and preserving the hogs--clover timothy and orchard grass--post and rail fence from the Miller's house to the trunnel fence--barrier against bad neighbors--breaking of the steers to the yoke--oxen--asks for the return of large stone jars (which were filled with spirits)--wants an inventory of articles in store at Mansion--the Jack and stud horse--superfine and fine flour--allowance of meat and meal--paying of debt--overhauling the Seins now rather than in the Spring.","Course of crops--objective was to recover the fields from exhausted state-manure-buck wheat-Indian corn-comments on the insufferable conduct of overseers-Col. Ball of Leesburgh promised to send buck wheat-commends on poor quality of common oats brought from Eastern shore-garlick and wild onions-complains about overseers not doing much fall plowing--has little dependence on overseers when left to themselves-gives directions on how Pearce is to treat overseers-warns Pearce not to be like Mr. Whiting, who is said to have drank freely-GW's observations of his overseers: Stuart, Crow, McKoy, Butler, Davy and Thomas Green.","Written in the hand of Bartholomew Dandridge. Washington describes his Mount Vernon estate to the English agronomist in great detail, as he is considering leasing four of the Mount Vernon farms. Includes his description of Mount Vernon: \"No estate in United America is more pleasantly situated than this.\"","George Washington sends two bank notes of one hundred dollars each for Mr. Butler--is upset that the ice house was not filled during the late freezing spell--wants to know quantity of oats that have been thrashed--instructs them to get seeds from the gardener--has sent a bundle of Poccon or Illinois nuts via Mr. Jefferson--East India hemp seed for sowing--inquires as to the appearance of the growing wheat--using Mr. Whiting's memo book, Mr. Dandridge will settle Mr. Butler's account.","George Washington inquires of condition and shelter of stock at Dogue Run and Union--instances of misconduct of Crow and McKoy--informs Pearce that he is taking on Butler again. Observations on various agricultural things. Asks about the carpenters at Mrs. Fanny Washington's. Informs Pearce that in the Eastern states, horses aided by oxen do the plowing.","Crop rotation plan--hopes to bring fields into a profitable state of cultivation--mentions Mr. Stuart's suggestion that the good fields be planted with corn and poor parts with buck wheat--sending 14 bushels of clover seed--suspects that Negro seedsmen are taking toll on seeds--manure to Mansion house for oats, grass and potatoes--fences at River farm--Thomas Green taking fine flour from the mill--payment of a hundred dollars to Mr. Dulany--rent due to Mrs. French for year 1793-wages for 1793 due to estate of Mr. Anthony Whitting.","Draft of a letter from George Washington to John Hamilton Moore thanking him for a copy of his book 'The new practical navigator'. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","George Washington speaks of Mr. Butler's agreeable work and conduct--French furze--construction of substantial fences--pigs--planting of clover and buck wheat--wants to know of the appearance of the growing wheat and barley--progress on the new race at the mill--honey locust seed--white bent seed--inquires about the amount of St. Foin and India hemp seed--stresses the importance of selling cattle before it is too late--attending to their breeding--Mrs. Fanny Washington asks to rent her fishing landing--conditions of rent--Col. Ball must have the three shoats he requested (a boar and two sows)--payment of wages to Stuart, Crow and McKoy--intends to build dairies at both Union and Dogue Run farms.","George Washington mentions the death of Stuart's daughter--gives directions for repairs of the house in Alexandria--comments that cedar posts, chestnut or cyprus rails are better than oak--concerned about the idleness of his carpenters--barn at Dogue Run--discusses the increase of lambs reported by the overseers--a missing report of Mr. Stuart is requested--sending payment from Philadelphia of Mr. Lewis' order to Mr. Ross--white bent grass seeds received--Ehler the gardener--directions for labeling new seeds.","George Washington assents to Pearce's request to meet his children in Baltimore--payment of wages to Mr. Stuart--enclosed some early colliflower seed, sent by Mrs. Washington--promises to send copy of advertisement of terms on which jacks and stud horses are to cover--mentions Crow's inattention to stock in regards to sheep sheering--St. Foin seed and India hemp--hares being destructive--lucern--enclosed three bank notes for Rev. Mr. Muir and Mr. Hartshorne--warns not to take mares from the jacks until paid.","Regarding his annual contributions to the Alexandria Academy--Washington wishes to know what indigent or orphaned children have attended and what their progress has been, especially since he has only once received such a report.","Following up on his previous letter, Washington writes that he has not had any response from Simms or James Keith regarding the Thomas Colvill estate, nor of the cash sent to Simms, nor has Washington received the documents he had requested from them.","George Washington explains horse advertisement--care of the youngest jack and mules--Peter--tells Pearce to keep an exact account of all mares and jenneys that go to the jacks--Mr. Prescot of Loudoun (or Fauquier) owes yet for last year--speaks of Mr. Lewis' account that the new visto is opened much further than intended--instructions to buy as much good Oznabrigs--for the making of clothes for the Negroes--requests a sample of the linnen--comments on the price of midlings and ship stuff and superfine and fine flour--corn--breaking of the ground in the fall.","George Washington approves the use of his own people in repairing the house in Alexandria--warns that putting the fence posts too distant will cause the rails to warp--glad to hear of Green's finishing the barn at Dogue Run--comments on the grain falling from the treading floor--lucern--directions for preparing--St. Foin and India hemp--impossible navigation has prevented him sending the promised clover and other seeds--hopes to send next week.","Cannot possibly appoint Spotswood's son John as commander of a frigate over older and experienced officers--perhaps can make him 2nd or 3rd lieutenant--on recommendation of Mr. Brooke and others, Mr. Lawrence Muse appointed as Collector of Rappahannock [Cty] to succeed Hudson Muse.","Autograph letter signed, two pages plus cover page with Washington's presidential frank. Washington writes Ball regarding a shipment of goods that he expects will soon depart Philadelphia after some delay. The shipment includes clover seeds and cocoa bean shells, latter intended as a gift from Martha Washington to Ball's wife, Francis (Fanny) Washington Ball, the daughter of George's brother Charles. Finally, Washington encloses an advertisement for the stud services of his prized livestock, the horse Traveller and donkeys Knight of Malta and Compound.","Lewis has given him no information on Washington's lots in Winchester and Bath, Virginia [the latter now Berkeley Springs, W.Va.]--he wishes a list of all tenants, what they owe, and how they stand--asks Lewis to post copies of enclosed advertisement in area, especially at Leesburg and Fauquier Courthouse--Mr. Prescoat [Prescott] owes for last year's stud fee and a long pasturage.","Washington gives directions regarding the purchase of linnens for the enslaved people--suggestions for determining how far apart the boards on the threshing floor should be in the new barn at Dogue Run--cultivation of the drilled wheat--clover seed, furze and other promised articles are on board the Sally Captain--Col. Gilpin--onions and garlick--might get some oats from Notley Young, esq.--gives directions for the enclosed Nankeen cotton seeds--P.S. (page 3): wrote Col. Ball and Mr. Robert Lewis, welcome to send a mare or two to either of the Jacks or the Horse--P.S. (page 4): March 17, delay in departure of the Vessel [Sally], may alter delivery route--5 bushels of Plaster of Paris to be tried on clover. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","George Washington complains that the overseers did not plow in the fall--success of the crop--running rollers over the grass and wheat--spring barley--Wayles the Brewer in Alexandria--winter barley--Col. Ball is late with the buck wheat--ponders the distance between sections of the floor at the new Dogue Run barn--furnishing Mr. Smith with fish from the landing--prices--securing enough fish for the use of the people there--asks about quantity of wheat--tobacco stored in Alexandria--inquires about Pearce's family arrival--sending, on the next vessel, nine bolts of Oznabrigs--it is cheaper there than in Alexandria--gives directions on receiving payment from Col. Lyles and instructs where he is located--sending three pounds of lucern seed--directs Pearce not to accept anything but the whole sum from Col. Lyles.","George Washington decides that the space between boards on the treading floor of the new barn at Dogue Run will be an inch and a half--suggests that the oats may be tread on the same floor--will send three and a half bushels of a peculiar kind of oats--appearance of the drilled and other wheat--comments on the fine weather during March--winter barley--St. Foin and hemp--Abram--warns of Crow's not able to be trusted--warns of lack of water should mill race not be completed--Washington's sister Lewis of Fredericksburgh is allowed to have one of the unbroken mules.","George Washington is glad to hear that Pearce's family has safely arrived at Mt. Vernon--hopes that change of air will help to restore the eldest daughter to health--writes of the capture of vessels by the British--followed by the embargo--fall in provisions--price of flour--threshing of wheat--purchasing salt before the prices get higher--it is not Washington's expectation to stop ploughing in order to roll the grass and grain--breaking of steers--inquires of the young grass planted last fall--defends the imposition of garden seeds--provision for providing clothes for the young gardener at Alexandria--chance for lambs is bad--rams--instructions for shearing time--paper for the rooms in the house--plastering and white washing--orders for Thomas Davis to paint the houses--lower portion a stone color and the roof red.","Rare for Washington to answer letters applying for appointments, but because of personal regard and former public association he is replying to this one ... lists 3 reasons which explain his silence re: applications for appointments: (1) requests are so numerous and courteous replies require too much of his time; (2) courteous answers could be interpreted to mean more than was intended; (3) at the time of his Inauguration \"... I resolved firmly that no man should ever charge me justly with deception ...\" has never committed himself on an appointment until all information and circumstances have been examined ... on a purely personal basis without involving his public character or the Country, Washington has responded to a request of McHenry's ...","Washington asks Deakins to examine contents of enclosed order and tell him the price the tobacco would fetch.","Presidential pardon signed by George Washington and issue to David Blair. The Customs Act of 1790 specified procedures for collecting duties on imported goods and standardized the sizes of containers for certain imported goods in order to facilitate easier taxation and reduce fraud. For instance, run was required to be imported in casks of at least 50 gallons. David Blair's attempt to import rum from Barbados in casks smaller than 50 gallons resulted in the forfeiture of his vessel. Washington's 1794 pardon of Blair remits this forfeiture. Signed by Edmund Randolph as Secretary of State. Manuscript document signed, with embossed paper seal, 1 page.","George Washington expresses his being sorry to learn of Pearce's not being well--discusses the amount owed to the estate of Mr. Anthony Whitting--Col. Bassett--Mr. Lear--the private papers of Mr. Whitting--his heir Mr. Ring--ready to sow buck wheat at all the farms--inquires of progress of oats and grass seeds--rain twice last week--dry in Philadelphia--instructs Pearce not to grind more wheat because of the embargo--flax--clothes for the Negroes--wool--warns Pearce to be cautious of pilferring.","George Washington expresses confusion over dimensions of the rooms in Alexandria house given by Thomas Green--flax seed--regulate the grass lots at Dogue Run farm--potatoes, oats and clover for the support of the stock, the Mansion house and for sale--demands particular attention to the penning of the stock--willow--informs Pearce that 5,000 white thorn plants are being sent by Mr. Lear on the ship Peggy from England--other fruit trees--lima beans.","Declares that Mr. Thomas Digges was during the Revolution and since a friend to the United States--Digges sent him intelligence and helped prisoners escape from England back to this country--Digges was thought to be in pay of Dr. Benjamin Franklin--Washington never knew his loyalty was questioned, though he has now disputed with Franklin over accounts--John Trumbull, in England during Revolution, declares that Digges aided the American cause.","Writes the answers to queries regarding injunction by one John Henshaw, arising from estate settlement of George Mercer--John Tayloe, George Mason and George Washington were given power of attorney by Mercer and others in England. Washington writes that \"It is really hard that I am so often called before Courts in matters in which I have no interest; but am continually saddled with the expence of defence.\"","George Washington is sorry to hear that the ship Peggy has not arrived from England with his 5,000 white thorn plants--Mr. Lear's fruit trees--hoped that Pearce had discharged Green when he found him drinking--he sets such a bad example--never got an account of last year's corn--buck wheat--potatoes--preserving the apricots--does not want to because his family will not be at Mt. Vernon at all during the summer--hopes to, assuming public business permits, make a flying trip through Mt. Vernon after the rising of Congress--papering the ceiling.","Sending paper for two lower rooms in house--warns Pearce to wait until plaster is thoroughly dry--Green--instructions for the payment of the Sheriff's and Clerk's notes--Mrs. Fanny Washington--cut the hay and grain in time at harvest--be attentive to the drilled wheat--secure it in the seed loft at the Mansion--approves of sowing the first lot in the mill swamp with buck wheat and timothy--corn--grass--mentions Pearce's complaint of bad pastures--wool of dead sheep--inquires about corn, oats, buck wheat and clover.","Crops suffering from drought--Mr. Dandridge--oats on last vessel have disappeared--has enclosed four small papers of seeds which have been sent from a curious gentleman in Europe--keeping of clover for seed--buck wheat--timothy--heavy cost of these in the markets of Philadelphia--value of various grasses--clover ought to be well cured before stacking--Crow--both cattle and sheep will benefit from turnip--asks about the drilled wheat and common wheat--ought to be ripe by the 8th or 10th of June--there are two kinds of wheat in drills at Union--inquires if Plaster of Paris was spread--hides of the dead cattle to be tanned by the old man Jack--skins of the dead sheep--Mulatto Will making shoes--Mrs. Fanny Washington--four missing heads of tobacco--Mr. Whitting--surveying in the fall--Mr. Minor--hopes to be at Mt. Vernon by the 10th of June--selling of a horse--health of slaves discussed--Sam, Doll, several spinners, Ditcher Charles--awaiting the arrival of the Peggy and the white thorn plants and Mr. Lear's fruit trees--high price of flour--embargo.","Washington lists and describes lands that he owns on the Ohio, East side; on the Great Kanhawa; west of the Ohio; in Kentucky; in the State of Pennsylvania; and the Great Dismal Swamp--with acreage and asking prices of each--comments by Washington--he \"will let them go\" if sold together for £ 50,000, although separately they are valued higher--there follows a paragraph of description for each of the 8 tracts.","Crops labouring under drought--2 or 3 fine rains have fallen in Philadelphia in past week--unfavorable account of the drilled wheat--great change and decrease in number of sheep since George Washngton's leaving 5 years ago--average fleece from 5 pounds down to 2 pounds--ship Peggy arrived in George Town with the white thorn trees and Mr. Lear's fruit trees--enclosed list for gardener--fence around slave quarters at Union farm--sent oats--on next vessel Washington will send paper for the house.","Requests that Deakins endeavor to put a stop to trespassing on north part of Woodstock Manor in Montgomery County, Md. which fell to Washington's share in division of William Sprigg's property--also requests information on tenants and farms on his share.","Thanks Deakins for trees imported in the \"Peggy\"--but season probably too far advanced for them to live--enclosed is note to Francis Deakins regarding Washington's land in Woodstock Manor.","Glad to hear of rains--will give a different appearance to oats and flax--rains may enliven corn and buck wheat--fears for any grass that may have been cut--little is expected from white bent grass--save as many of the other grasses for seed--drilled wheat and common wheat--deception with respect to potatoes (210 bushels instead of 418) is an example of how little others can be trusted, black or white--Washington knows of the existence of place in Alexandria where pilfered items can be sold--corn--clover--turnip seeds--midlings and ship stuff--Mr. Douglass--will not be at Mt. Vernon until at least the end of the month.","Lambs were not to be sold--if any were, Washington never received the money--plans for the selling/care of the sheep--never kill the females--comments on those who would go against his plan--his absence has afforded them the opportunity--overseers not allowed to sell any animals--Mr. Stuart's selling butter--Washington never entertained an unfavorable opinion of Stuart and always a bad one of Green--Mrs. Stuart fraudulently furnishes butter for McKnight's Tavern--Mrs. Fanny Washington and the dampness of the cellar in the Alexandria house--Davis and his attendants taking a week to complete a job that should have taken a day--Mr. Oneill from Chester County--a freestone quarry near the lime kiln--Tom Davis and Muclus--Thomas Green--bad example for the carpenters.","People write Washington with all manner of requests and he never fails to answer, despite all his public business--he requests information from Fitzgerald on matter mentioned in enclosed letter from Mr. Smith--asks him to send information and the letter back.","George Washington plans to leave Philadelphia on Tuesday and will probably reach Mt. Vernon either Sunday or Monday--bringing two white waiters with him--one is a hostler and the other attends to Washington--tells Pearce to try the turnip seeds to prove their goodness--preparing ground for a seed that never vegitates.","Washington appoints [...] to collect his rents in counties of Fayette and Washington in state of Pa. The name and amount of salary left blank. Washington enclosed this power in a letter of same date to Presley Neville, desiring him to fill in name and amount himself.","Continual disappointment in collection of rents in Fayette and Washington Counties, Pa. forces Washington to place the matter in other hands--he directs Cannon to hand over list of tenants, etc. to [...]. (The name left blank in original and letterpress copy. Washington enclosed this in letter of same date to Presley Neville, leaving to his discretion the person to appoint to the task.)","GW arrived in Philadelphia on Monday--travelled all day through a constant rain--sorry to hear that wet weather interupts work--especially plowing--buck wheat should be plowed in while it is still green and succulent--corn--wheat--oats looked good when he was home--hopes weather does not injure--grass--scythes--hay--replenished with good seed--scratched in with harrows, or rakes with iron teeth--hopes for considerable profit from meadow ground--Capt. Conway of Alexandria sells 400 pounds worth of hay annually--planting corn at Mill swamp not for the sake of the crop but to prepare for grass--the bridge leading to McKoy's house--those parts of the large meadow enclosure at Union farm to be set with grass as soon as possible--fine timothy--instructs Pearce to write memorandums to remind himself of Washington's directions--Mrs. Fanny Washington taking possession of Alexandria house--Mr. Oneill--quarry--send butter and wood to Mrs. F. Washington--measuring of stone--Peter--mules--last Oct., Washington supplied all farms with a complete set of plow beasts (horses or mules)--raising mules for value--night rides and treading wheat will deprive Washington of foals--Lancaster--mares bought for breeding put to work and other rascally treatment by overseers--Sarah--Mr. Lund Washington's receipt for 500 pounds--has heard of illness of Pearce's eldest daughter--should be prepared for the unfortunate event--is satisfied with Pearce's conduct--list of Washington's favorite objectives--Mrs. Washington requests one dozen of the best hams and half dozen midlings of bacon.","Ship Passport written in Dutch and English, signed by George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, from the schooner Elizabeth, dated July 14, 1794.","Frequent rains, not too heavy or too long, will be the making of the corn and buck wheat--directions for plowing wet fields--examine the shocks of wheat frequently--inquires of the quantity and quality of oats--timothy--clover--give John the gardener a dollar on the last day of every month, provided he behaves well--is glad to hear that Pearce's daughter is feeling better--wants to know why Betty Davis and Doll are more than half their time on the sick list--care of grass seeds--little garden by the salt house--Crow, McKoy and Butler.","Cultivation in corn of the lots in the Mill swamp--corn is not so much an object with Washington as meadow--rushes, alders and other shrubs--inquires of the corn (grown, shoot well and look promising)--particular care taken with the seed of rare ripe corn Washington sent home--Butler--grass seed sown with flax at Union farm--Mr. McNeil (Oneill)--quarry--use of the young mules by the overseers and plowmen--inquiries for particular concerning Ruth, Hannah and Pegg--their being sick several weeks together.","Account ledger with Bank of Alexandria (record of deposits and drafts) - holograph - 10 leaves - one page tipped in at end of ledger. This statement, dated March 20, 1821, concerns two of Washington's drafts to Samuel Washington in 1797 and 1799 for $ 1,000.00. Docketed on verso of final leaf: \"Stuart's Exers on Washington etc. Filed with Depon of Jas. K. McKenna 16 May 1821.\"","George Washington has moved to German Town to escape the heat of Philadephia--has not rained at Mt. Vernon for a while--fearful that drought would damage corn--put off sowing wheat until corn fields are clean, light and in good order--preparing no more land for a crop than one can handle--whatever is attempted should be well executed as it respects crops--an essential object with every farmer ought to be the destruction of weeds--his arable and pasture ground should produce nothing but grain, pulse (if he raises them), vegetables of different sorts and grasses--timothy--inquiries about the clover which was sown with the oats at Mansion house--potatoes--Crow has been applying to Col. Ball for a place--McKoy--encourages Pearce to make an agreement with whomsoever will answer his purposes--should be industrious, sober and knowing in the management of Negroes and other concerns of the farm--someone to take the place of Thomas Green to oversee the carpenters--James, Muclus, Davis--description of this overseer--Butler--received bacon in Philadelphia--buck wheat.","Oats, wheat and clover at River farm--laying ground to clover as soon as possible--flour sold in Alexandria--woolen clothes for the people by the first of November--employment of all who can be spared on the new race at the mill--save time and water--sainfoin--potatoes at the Mansion house--gardener is to save as much seed as he can from the everlasting pea--this pea, when cut young, should make an excellent hay-drilled wheat.","Favorable appearance of the corn--ground is in good order for wheat--buck wheat--hemp growing in the vineyard--inquires to the appearance of the potatoes--Kate (wife of Will) at Muddy Hole wishes to serve the Negro women (as a granny) on the estate--pay of 12 to 15 pounds per year--in the George Town Gazette it is written that holders of shares in the Potomac Company (treasurer William Hartshorn) are to give 12 pounds sterling per share--Washington holds 5 shares--Col. Lyles Bond--Crow and McKoy--comments on replacing them--Green--Butler--rare ripe corn.","Workers for the new mill race--comments on the newly hired overseer--Mason--Pine going to school in Alexandria--may fall into bad habits or company there--Mr. Butler--incompetent in his present position--inquires if Groves is married or single--asks about the turnips--inquires after Pearce's youngest and eldest daughters.","Washington asks Lewis to send money from rents to payment of William Pearce in Alexandria, also rental accounts--rents may be applied to purchasing leases, but 10% won't be derived from money advanced--discusses terms of real estate transactions--transfer of leases illegal under Mr. Muse--pleased with Lewis's disposal of Bath and Winchester houses and lots and land on Potomac River, but wishes Lewis had sent the conditions under which they had been let--sends his love, and Martha's, to Mrs. Lewis.","Col. Lyles bond--gives instructions on writing responses to his inquiries--drilled wheat and barley--the culture of the latter is more profitable than the former--directions for dealing with the ague and fever--Mr. Gunnel--Col. Simms of Alexandria--people have taken liberties with Washington's timber and wood during his absence--Mr. Pierce Bailey--selling a tract of land for 1500 pounds--discusses payment--Mr. Gill of Alexandria--Washington agrees to putting a still at Mt. Vernon--Pearce should contact Mr. Stuart if he has questions--young Boatswain.","Deals with the estate of Mrs. Margaret Green Savage, and of her husband Dr. William Savage--Washington relates outline of case still under litigation, but refers Trenor to Rev. Mr. Bryan Fairfax as the one who has best knowledge of case and is still active in it as trustee--tells Trenor \"I have no more right to intermeddle in the Judicial proceedings of the Courts in this Country than you have.\"","Mr. Pyne wishes to be employed at Mt. Vernon--Washington leaves the issues in Pearce's hands--has enclosed a certificate for Mr. Butler--discusses his dismissal--directions for removing the Negro quarters at Union and River farms--warns Pearce not to wait too long.","Returns [unnamed] pamphlets herewith--thanks for perusal of them.","Col. Lyle's bond is discussed--Washington approves of Pearce's sowing early (or distilled) wheat at different seasons to discover the best for it--double headed wheat at Union farm--heavy rains--problems as a result of it--drains in all the fields that need it--Pearce has the ague and fever--young Boatswain--Washington warns that yellow fever may possibly be in Baltimore.","Washington left German Town yesterday and arrived in Philadelphia--Thomas Green has quit of his own accord--Old Bishop should be taken care of--a decision about employing Pyne should be made without much more delay--McKoy--asks about the appearance of the stone quarry--possible replacement for Green--Washington hopes to get to Mt. Vernon before Nov.--may not be possible because of rebellion in the West (Whiskey Rebellion)--Mrs. Fanny Washington requests boards for a corn house--Mrs. Washington requests some artichoke seeds.","Washington mentions a new road and that Pearce is to oversee it--has engaged a Scotchman to replace Green--he is to have Green's house, garden, etc.--James Donaldson and his family will embark for Mt. Vernon on the ship Capt. Mitchell--other directions and requests in regard to the new carpenter--Pyne--is sorry to hear of Butler's illness--GW leaves Tuesday for Carlisle--still hopes to be at Mt. Vernon before Congress meets.","Washington is glad to find that seeding of wheat is over--problems with the new road spoken of in last letter--Mr. Thompson Mason--advantages of new road for him--gives reasons for the construction of the new road--Crow--unproductivity of the ferries--questions if he will receive any advantage from the new public road.","Memorandum detailing a work contract with Mount Vernon carpenter James Donaldson, including his allowances for food, moving expenses, use of tools, use of a house, garden, and cow, and the privilege of the occasional absence, in exchange for his work. Donaldson was a white overseer of the slave carpenters at Mount Vernon.  Washington hired him for his \"sober and industrious\" nature, but soon learned that he was not a competent overseer.  Washington repeatedly wrote to his overseer at the time, William Pearce on the subject of Donald's inability to manage slave labor and Donaldson left Mount Vernon by November 1795.  Autograph letter signed by Washington and Donaldson, 2 pages.","Washington is 55 miles from Philadelphia on his way to Carlisle--comments that neither he nor Pearce is familiar with the management of buck wheat--on his current travel, Washington sees the crop on the whole road--it is cut down and remains in the field in very small cocks--presumes they will stay that way until the seed gets perfectly ripe--the potatoes too were every where digging.","Washington informs Pearce that he will not be at Mt. Vernon until spring--tells Pearce not to delay his trip to the Eastern Shore--disperse the stock which may be endangered by the winter--no more hogs put up for pork than such as are of fit age and size.","Washington returned to Philadelphia on Tuesday last--he expresses confidence in Pearce's care, judgment and integrity--repeats his objectives--regular course of crops; introduce grass where proper; make meadows and hedges; recover exhausted fields; improve stock--large dairies; make hay--these are much more desirable to Washington than to push the best fields out of their regular course in order to increase the next, or any other, year's crop of grains--which would eventually ruin the fields--expresses sorrow over the loss of Pearce's daughter--also, Paris and Jupiter have died--Pyne--McKoy--Washington does not expect much (in the way of overseeing the carpenters) from James Donaldson--Col. William Washington of Westmoreland--Washington repeats his observance of Donaldson--Green--housing the new family in the Green hosue--fodder was gotten in good time--corn yield--wants to know quantity of buck wheat--sorry to find that fly found in the wheat demands immediate threshing--wants Pearce to experiment with price of wheat in grain form or flour--cabins and quarters at Union farm.","Potatoes and corn are likely to turn out well--keep enough buck wheat and potatoes for seed--it is miserable for a farmer to be obliged to purchase his seeds--exchanging may be useful--prices for wheat and flour in Alexandria--Sally Green and her distressed circumstances--James Donaldson into the Green house--Pyne was more a talker than [a worker]--fall plowing--cutting up the fallen timber--hogs for sale--culled sheep--Mr. Hawkins left sundry cuttings of valuable grape vines at Mr. Lund Washington's--cultivate corn and rye--conserving trees at the Mansion house--clearing fields at Dogue-run.","Enclosed thirteen hundred dollars--a bond from Mr. Lund Washington--fifty pounds to go to the charity school at the Academy in Alexandria--Washington's annual subscription of ten pounds to the Rev. Mr. Davis--incumbent of the Episcopal Church in Alexandria--Mr. Herbert.","Gives William A. Washington the desired information on seminaries and colleges to which he could send his children--one in \"this place\" seems to be doing Washington Custis no good at all--British overlooker of carpenters at Mt. Vernon seems unable to handle hands under him; Mr. Pearce might have to replace him--is there any chance of getting man spoken of before for the job?","Letters to Col. William Washington of Westmoreland--the easy and simple manners of Donaldson make him unfit as an overseer of the Negro carpenters--he should, however, instruct Isaac and the boy Jem in the principles of making and repairing all kinds of farming implements--quarters for a new carpenter overseer--Mrs. Fanny Washington--descriptions of people who Washington thinks should be obliged to stay at his Alexandria house--Doctor Craik--which wines to serve his guests--claret, madeira for very extraordinary circumstances--the use of his Mt. Vernon home by curious people--hogs for pork--some bacon for the Mansion--omission of McKoy not to measure his potatoes--Washington wants to compare the crop of corn and the crop of potatoes together--whether it is better to sell wheat as grain or flour--Mr. Minor--Col. Lyles--enclosed money to discharge Washington's bond to Mr. Lund Washington.","Washington discovers that it is more profitable to sell wheat after being ground into flour--Sally Green is cautioned against dealing with Washington's Negroes--grubbing--leaving clumps of trees when clearing--corn will be much better than if growing among single trees--wants the total account of all farms of the corn--wants sheds with brick foundation, at Dogue-run erected for the work horses, oxen, etc.--will send four or five bushels of clover seed.","Problems with the bond to Mr. Lund Washington--Mr. John Mercer--Mr. Randolph--asks not to have any more smith's work done there in the future--wages due soon--prices of flour (super-fine and fine)--crop of fodder has been great--should have a great deal of hay for sale--feeding of Washington's stock--potatoes and turnips--experiment with fattening bullocks--punishing trespassers on Washington's four mile run tract--progress on the new race at the mill--James Donaldson--treatment of visitors--use of wine.","Instructs Lear to look in trunks at Mount Vernon for papers concerning the Potomac Company. Supports pushing forward navigation of river, seeks opinion of English engineer [William] Weston, also may consult [Richard] Claiborne's engineer. Acknowledges the opposition to Potomac Company plans.","Clearing ground for next year--asks if it would be better to have it well grubbed rather than cleaning the ground thoroughly--treatment of other like fields--No. 6 at Muddy hole--corn holes at the Mansion--orchards--directions on fences surrounding corn--clearing of woods--crop rotation--hopes Allison turns out well--possibly who Crow spent much of his time--erecting shed for the cattle by the new barn at Union farm--new sheds at Dogue-run--gathering thorn berries--Oneil quarrying stone at Mt. Vernon.","Total amount of corn crop is 1639 barrels--stock gets 22 barrels per week--14 barrels weekly to the Negroes--totalling 233 barrels more than is made--it is from corn and wheat that Washington expects to pay overseers' wages and everything that needs to be bought--asks about the amount of oats that have been threshed--quantity of potatoes compared with that of corn to determine cultivation for next year--wants to hasten the manufacturing of all wheat due to the price increase--asks about the completion of the mill race--repairing the barn at Muddy hole--before the new barn at River farm is undertaken--brick foundations for the sheds at Dogue-run--is glad to hear so good account of Donaldson--spinning of wool--clean and dirty--allowance of provision for gardener and his wife--Peter--Mr. Lear of George Town--Col. Fitzgerald.","Washington forwards some papers to Lear relative to the Potomac River. He includes a drawing by a Mr. Claiborn describing a new method of lowering and raising boats without locks.","Fencing the ground at the Mansion house for corn--rotations for Dogue-run, Muddy hole and River farms--putting oats and clover in the ground where buck wheat grew this year--leaving two or three clumps of trees when clearing the wood at No. 5 at Dogue-run--for the purpose of shade and ornament--importance of reviewing old letters--carpenters preparing frames, shingles, etc., for putting in more dormant windows in the back of the stables at Mansion house--Washington hopes that with favorable weather the fall plowing is in great forwardness--house Frank and Lucy being idle when not at their specific tasks--cucumber tree--Mrs. Washington sending a present to the gardener's wife--death of Austin--Mrs. Stiles sending his Mare and all his things to Mt. Vernon--shrubs sustaning injury from the deer--preserving the pork--old Butler--honey locust seed--Doll at the ferry--price of flour in Philadelphia still at ten dollars a barrel.","Comments on Pearce's health--hopes that all the oat grounds will be in good order for early seeding--allotment of oats for Washington's horses when he comes to Mt. Vernon--asks about a fallen chimney that injured some Negro children--Doll at the ferry--ableness to work--rotation of crops at Dogue-run--asks about two plows that were sent to Mt. Vernon earlier--asks if they have been used yet.","Fall in prices of wheat and flour--inclosure for corn at the Mansion house--other fences and gates--Washington's plans for the two sheds at Dogue-run--Irish potatoes--will send a bushel and a half of clean honey locust seed--directions for these--French Will--Washington's supposed promised of freedom after seven years of service--Dick at Dogue-run.","Despite probable increase in value of lands because of great immigration, Washington has decided to sell his lands west of Allegheny mountains due to troubles with tenants and collecting rent--he gives Shreve first choice at land in Fayette County [Pa.] on which he now lives--specifies terms--if nothing is decided by the end of February, Washington will feel free to sell land Shreve is on to another.","Washington discusses discrepency with Miller's receipt--price of flour fell before Washington's was made ready for the market--wheat crop over all the U.S. was extremely short--price should rise again before the warm weather--Doctor Stuart--Col. Ball--inquires about the treading floor in the new barn at Dogue-run--a general rule being of leaving either single trees or clumps--gardener is allowed a fifth of what is sold from the nursery--death of Bishop--providing victuals and clothing for Donaldson's son--Donaldson should teach Isaac and the boy Jem in the principles of implements--filling up gullies--French's Will--Washington not too concerned with hunting him up--only as an example--Broad Creek--Bladensburgh--upper Marlborough--procuring seeds for the gardener--St. Foin--Mr. Lear--furze seed--Cale or cole seed--asks if the ferry people will have the field at Mansion house for corn--rotation--Mr. Lund Washington--indebted for fish--Austin.","Washington sends her a copy of Jefferson's \"Notes of Virginia\" [Notes on the State of Virginia]--cannot find \"Dr. Franklin's Strictures on the abuse of the press\" among his remaining volumes of the Bee--he hopes to see her at dinner tomorrow.","Cedar making a good hedge--cedar berries--proper season for removing cedar trees--had success when removing them in a deep frost--wants to experiment with keeping hogs in sties from pigs--death of old Betty.","Mrs. Styles--Austin--Washington doubts that the little old field at the ferry could be got in order in time for oats and clover--use it for corn, wheat and clover--agrees with the arrangement of fields Nos. 1, 3, and 6 at Muddy hole--immediate profit is not so much an object with Washington as the restoration of worn out and gullied fields--old clover lot planted with potatoes--manure the bad parts--advertising the horse and jack--can stand at last year's rate's--wheat fields covered with a thin layer of snow--has enclosed garden seeds for Ehler.","Surveying the four mile run--Mr. [Lund] Washington and Mr. Terret--Moses Ball--likely Washington will have more than 100 bushels of oats to spare--had hoped for three to four thousand--hopes the price will be higher than half a crown by the end of April--transplanting young cedars--make hedges--preparing a seed--lucern--use of a heavy harrow with sharp teeth--linnen to cloath the negroes--proper care and attention given to the bacon--Smith--Old Butler--tedious execution of work by the carpenters--Betty.","Washington received Pearson's letter with 1st volume and part of 2nd of Memoirs of Academy of Arts and Sciences -- gives his thanks to members of the Academy.","Washington has spoken to Mr. William Weston, an English engineer, about Weston's visiting the falls of the Potomac. Working \"on the Canal, between the Waters of Susquehanna \u0026 the Schuylkill [sic]\" Weston will be arriving via Baltimore. Washington regrets that it is too late for Weston to arrange to meet Lear at the confluence of the Shenendoah and the Potomac, as Lear had wished.","Washington was afraid the open weather (frost) would have injured the wheat--expenses of the estate covered by wheat--rolling the bad parts of a field--questions Pearce's surveying assessment of a plot--commiting a jack to the Eastern Shore--Mr. Charles Lee--Mr. Pearse Bailey--land property is rising fast in value--the number of emigrants--Col. Washington--oznabrigs--the Trial--Capt. Hand--high price of clover seed--scaley bark hiccory nut--Illinois nut--honey locust seed.","Selling all the fish to one man is best--if Mr. Smith will give five shillings per one thousand for herring and twelve shilling in hundred for shad, Pearce had better enter into a written agreement with him--surveying the boundries--Mr. [Lund] Washington--cedar berries--oznabrigs--flax--Mr. Bayley--price of lands--especially those convenient to the federal city.","Regarding some of Ball's land which he wants to sell to the government to build an arsenal--Col. Pickering thinks the price too high and situation too low down--Washington doesn't want to say anything more to the Secretary of War lest anyone think he is influenced by family connection--has never seen any such act passed by Virginia legislature as Ball mentioned in his letter of 19 December.","Washington expresses feelings of humility at praise of his work in Revolution and in the government--he gives all credit to \"the Great ruler of events\" and \"kind Providence.\"","Wheat on the ground is in so unpromising a way--inquires to the look of the barley--roller--French's Paul--pains taken to apprehend and bring him to punishment--Dick--Betty Davis--Sarah, possibly a spinner at the Mansion, in childbed--purchase of one thousand yards of German oznabrigs--lucern seed to be had in Alexandria--new overseer at Mansion house--Allison--inquires about the price of flour in Alexandria--both superfine and fine are up again in Philadelphia.","On the Sloop Harmony--Capt. Ellwood--Washington has sent 972 1/2 yards of oznabrigs--Mrs. Fanny Washington---Col. Gilpin--Washington has also included various seeds--some rare and valuable--turnips--chiccory--botany bay grass seeds--requests that the gardener use his utmost skill and care--cabbage--lucern--preparing for its arrival--Sammy is to supply the place of Bristol--Cyrus, a dower slave--the children of Daphne--Mr. Smith--one purchaser for the fish--Mrs. Fanny Washington, Dr. Stuart and Mr. Lund Washington--Gray--India hemp--Pair graffs.","New overseers are turning out well--Grove--Allison--Washington has received twenty pounds of lucern seed--eight pounds of lucern and the like quantity of clover mixed to the acre--grasses ought to be sown on clean and well prepared ground--Betty Davis and Pearce's having difficulty distinguishing between real and feigned sickness--Paul--Mr. Dulany--artichokes.","Mr. Pierce Bailey--land on difficult run--inquiry of the new meadow at Dogue-run--affects of the winter weather on the growing grain, the grass and the fields which are to be sown and planted--Moses at the mill-- Tom and Ben--coopering--Gray--Isaac making ploughs--Donaldson--gardener attending to pease--an English gentleman, named Strickland--red wine and madeira--Mrs. Fanny Washington--porter.","Carter Ben at the River farm, laid up many weeks--potatoe plan experiment--impediments from the weather in sowing oats--winter grain should now show its spring appearance--roller-cutting small grain before it is suffered to get too ripe--honey locust seed--advertising of Paul.","Washington does not expect to be at Mt. Vernon by Sunday--the roads through Maryland are impassible and business in the federal city has detained him--injured parts of meadow should be resown--if that, or the other meadows, were once well taken with timothy, floods would not wash of[f] the soil.","\"Calculation of the number of Bricks wanting for the Barn at River Farm\" --Bricks for barn at River Farm.  Sketch is for barn at Dogue Run Farm.  -total number of bricks for each section of the new barn--sketch of barn placement and surrounding grounds.","Grain and grass have benefitted by the late rains--flour in the mill is to be inspected--poor prices.","Wheat and grass continue to mend--warm weather and rain--also brought on oats--disposing of flour--midlings and ship stuff--Davenport--mill account for last year--the boy at the mill to go to the garden at Mansion house--two deaths in the family--one of them a young fellow--McKoy--Green--Davis--fence at Dogue-run to enclose the barn--the number of bricks required for the barn in the Neck (River farm).","Washington has enclosed sketches of the barn to be built at River farm--2 inch planks of white oak for the threshing floor--1 inch and a quarter pine plank for the lower floor of the graineries--other directions for construction--Mr. Stuart and the making of bricks--asks of the character of the carpenter who built Mrs. Peak's barn--honey locust plants--speaks of a book which contains information on these--Pekan or Illinois nut-plants sent by a gentleman from Jamaica--Doctor Craik--Cooper Jack.","Crops in need of rain--plenty of rain in Philadelphia--need for bread in Europe will raise wheat prices--wants to plant a good many potatoes--buck wheat--white homony bean is very productive--corn--cutting the forward wheat in good season--Dr. Stuart-transplanting the honey locust--speaks of a disorder in the horses.","Washington encloses an advertisement which he plans to put in various gazettes and newspapers -- he confides in secrecy his plan to rent his farms \u0026 the dower slaves -- he may even interest associations in England or Scotland in farms through advertisements in gazettes -- the intermarriage of dower negroes with others and those on neighboring farms will cause affecting \u0026 trying consequences, so Washington cautions Stuart to make no mention of the plan for the present -- he doesn't care to rent farms to \"our country farmers\" because they wear out the land and little else -- he wants Stuart ask in confidence British merchants in Alexandria and Dumfries about the scheme -- Washington mentions Eliza (\"Betsy\") Custis's marriage and gives his evaluation of the groom, Mr. Thomas Law -- thinking of G.W.P. Custiss interests, Washington asks Stuart whether there might have been an erroneous division of negroes for Mr. Thomas Peter for his wife's (Martha Custis's) share.","Details on the shingles--additional directions for the barn--removal of all the cabins at River and Union farms--wants to punish the thief who robbed the meat house at Mt. Vernon--Nathan suspected of this sort formerly--Postilion Joe has been caught in similar practices--Sam would not be restrained if he saw an opening to do the like.","Washington hopes that it rained at Mt. Vernon--insect--distemper among horses--selling hay in Alexandria--Mr. Halley--reducing a lot in Alexandria for an allay--enclosed a newspaper containing some ideas on the culture of potatoes--making them into bread--James Butler--the Academy in Alexandria--Rev. Mr. Muir.","Autograph letter signed from George Washington to Tobias Lear, personal secretary of George Washington, regarding the purchase of bank shares on his behalf. Addressed on verso in holograph with intact seal and docket in Tobias Lear's writing.","Speaks of rains which brought disasters--young mule killed--shells gathered for lime--filling between the logs of the cabins with clay--wheat--the scab--the rust--gullies at the Mansion house.","Washington plans to come to Mt. Vernon about the middle of the month--dormant windows on each side of the pediment--front side of the stable--Donaldson--grain and hay--Davy's lost lambs--very suspicious appearance--he has some sly, cunning and roguish negroes under him--asks how Ben at the mill is employed--Ruth and Ben at the River farm--both Pearce and Groves are ill.","Washington asks Lewis whether he has purchased any of the Berckley or Frederick leases--is he going to?--directs him to send money collected and names of persons as \"I am in want, and have only deprived myself of the use of it from the hope of its laying the foundation of a batter annuity; which my heavy expenditures very much need.\" \"Unless business should require my attendance at the Seat of government sooner it is probable I shall remain at this place until the end of September-\".","Discusses second wheat field at Davy's field on Dogue-run farm--directions for plowing-destruction by storms in GW's locale-chance for wheat next year in Davy's field is hurt by corn-plowing green buck wheat, then sowing wheat thereon immediately, for an experiment-collect money due for flour sold.","Saving sufficient clover seed--sowing wheat as soon as ground is in order--requests the length and breadth of the two pavements between the steps of the middle door and those of the end doors of the Mansion house.","Frequent and hard rains--effect on the forward corn--all the wheats and oats are in--Washington wishes the hay was in also--Donaldson is leaving--requests that Pearce hire the carpenter recommended by Col. William Washington (Washington's nephew)--John Neale can have Donaldson's house and garden.","Plowing Davy's field at Dogue-run--clover being well turned in by good plows and good plowmen--same with the buck wheat--taking the worker force and applying it to another farm that is ready for plowing--barley--Washington asks about the wheat which has already been threshed--asks Pearce to send two bushels of the early wheat to him--Mr. Kitt--900 bushels of oats for sale--Pearce has sold 300--overseers for Union and Dogue-run farms.","Miss Betsy Custis--an enclosed letter for her--a cover letter.","Sowing wheat in ground that is not ready for its reception--sowing the lot by the spring, where potatoes are growing, with lucern--abuse of plows--checked by the overseers--constant repair by Isaac--character of Mr. Neale.","Pearce has recommenced seeding--more favorable weather--all the wheat, sowed by the middle of the month, should be in the ground in good season--Washington fears that Davy's field, at Dogue-run, was too wet to sow--such land as [his], when plowed wet, always bakes hard--expects to set out in two or three days for Mt. Vernon.","Washington asks Page's advice on what should be done about renting or selling land and in working with the writer of a letter Washington encloses--desires to sell share in Dismal Swamp--it is more expensive than productive. This draft written in the hand of secretary Bartholomew Dandridge, with additions by Washington.","Postilion Joe--Washington does not expect to reach Philadelphia before Tuesday afternoon--wheat would be a heavy loss should the weavil get into it--let no time be lost in getting it out of the straw and ground up as fast as the mill is able to do it--take the corn out of the field as soon as it can be safely done--gathering white thorn berries--the sooner the potatoes are up and secured the better--trimming the Lombardy Poplar and the Yellow Willow.","Pearce had been sick, but has since recovered--fly is found in the wheat--expresses disappointment with the Englishman overseer--a certificate for Donaldson--hedging--Washington suspects that Pearce can have no dependence on the berry of the white thorn from his friend in Newcastle--after viewing the hedges from Christiana to Wilmington, Washington does not believe that a gallon of seed could be gathered--pamphlet on the subject of manures--death of the trusty old negro Jack--replacing him--Allison.","Washington wants to enclose all his crops with live fences--asks that Pearce attend to them with as much care as a field of Indian corn--wants to tend less ground--manure and cultivate the smaller quantity higher--English thorn--honey locust--cedar hedge--directions on hedging--Lombardy poplar--Capt. Ellwood--Mr. Hartshorn or Col. Gilpins--has sent 28 1/2 pounds of chiccory seed--directions for sowing--enclosed a small sketch showing the course of a new road--asks Pearce to urge the miller to grind the wheat as fast as he can--inquires about the look of the growing crops and if an overseer for Union farm has been acquired.","Sickness among the negroes--diminishing prospect of a good crop of corn--breaking up the fields for the ensuing crop--preparing the shelters--for the horses at River farm--asks about Neale--list of work for the carpenters--Isaac and Joe--enclosed copy of the invoices of the oznabrigs and blankets--seine twine--payment of Pearce and the overseers--Peter.","Washington says he knows nothing further on subject of extract on other side [which is not on our copy]--asks Morris to let him know what answer to give Commissioners of Federal City--\"Their credit I know has been stretched to its utmost limits in order to keep the wheels moving even in the slow \u0026 unprofitable manner in which they have turned.\"","Materials for hedging--cedar berries--explains his opinion of tilling less land and increasing the quality of the crops--manure--growing grain looks well--hogs put up for porke.","The sickness at Mt. Vernon is abating-tells Pearce to encourage Cyrus to persevere-he is to use money from last year's flour and corn to pay any debts-good price for wheat in Philadelphia-seine twine-Peter choosing two more mules.","Washington fears Pearce is unwell--price of flour is good--Washington can buy twine in Philadelphia, but no vessel is bound for the Potomack before the river closes--gives some suggestions (including hiring the landing out) should Pearce not be able to get twine from Alexandria in time.","Washington introduces Capt. Myers to Lear--wants to know if Myers will be employed as engineer and superintendent for lock navigation by the Directors of the Potomac Company--Lear can determine whether his testimonials as architect and knowledge of locks, etc. is sufficient.","Memorandum in the hand of George Washington with dimensions of architecdtural details in and around the house -- piazza at west door: brick pavement between the tiles 5 feet 3 inches by 9 feet 6 inches; tiles are 12\" square; stone margin around them of 6\" on outer edge, 9\" on inner next the house. --gives measurements of windows in the new room; the Venetian window is given in exact detail; the two smaller (or end windows); the dimensions of the chimney in the new room in detail.","The Mount Vernon farm manager, William Pearce, sends President Washington a memorandum listing some of the room dimensions in the Mansion. Specifically, he includes \"The hight of the Rooms up staires \u0026 garrett; the blue room; room over the small dining room; the room the Marques Delafiat [Marquis de Lafayette] Lodged In; the Yellow room; garret rooms; garden gate; gate front of lawn; kitching [kitchen] garden gate; cellar windows.\" Docketed \"Dimentions [Dimensions] of the Rooms upstairs and the Gates and the cellar windows\". A second memorandum, \t\npossibly in the hand of Tobias Lear. Notes include - of the two sides; That side which fronts the grotto 31' long, distance between corners and window; length of window; hgt of window; the chimney side, height of door, width of wall between door and chimney, sides of chimneys, height of mantle piece; ends 23 ft. wide, doors \u0026 windows; list of dimensions. Third document included shows height of Mr. W.'s room, size of windows, upper windows west side of M[ansion] house, size of New Room chimney, the windows on west side of cellar. Autograph document, 2 page, in hand of William Pearce (?) docketed \"The Sizes of the windows \u0026 C.\"","Partially printed invitation from President of the United States to dine at 4 pm.","Pearce has met with a supply of twine in Alexandria--Washington is not disposed to sell his flour for anything less than it sells in Philadelphia--Davenport should hasten the grinding--suspects that his letter to Pearce must have been opened before it reached Mt. Vernon--by persons looking for bank and post notes.","Davenport is ill--decline in price of flour--price of fish--fallen timbers to the Waggoners--honey locust--inquires of the standing of the winter grain--grubbing--new road--Allison--salary to Mr. Davis--Mr. Herbert--new race at the mill.","Speaks of a certain letter that accompanies two parcels of rice--gives all the information respecting their cultivation--reminds Pearce to document the time and place of the rice being put into the ground.","Sickness is prevelant among the people--inquires if the grain has been covered with snow--death of Davenport--search for a replacement--Ben at the mill is sick also--salary for Mr. Davis--Mr. Herbert.","Pearce has listed Dower Negroes for Washington--asks for a list of all the remaining negroes on the estate--if a replacement for the miller cannot be had, the mill can be rented on advantages terms--hopes to determine the whole amount of last year's wheat--price--repairing the Mansion house--Washington will have Venetian blinds made--Dr. Stuart--Peter--Pearce is to aid Mrs. Davenport should she decide to move to Norfolk--mentions advertisement for determining the possibility of renting the farms.","Washington encloses an advertisement which he plans to put in various gazettes and newspapers--he confides in secrecy his plan to rent his farms and the dower slaves--he may even interest associations in England or Scotland in farms through advertisements in gazettes--the intermarriage of dower negroes with others and those on neighboring farms will cause affecting and trying consequences, so Washington cautions Stuart to make no mention of the plan for the present--he doesn't care to rent farms to \"our country farmers\" because they wear out the land and little else--he wants Stuart to ask in confidence British merchants in Alexandria and Dumfries about the scheme--Washington mentions Eliza (\"Betsy\") Custis's marriage and gives his evaluation of the groom, Mr. Thomas Law--thinking of G.W.P. Custis's interests, Washington asks Stuart whether there might have been an erroneous division of negroes for Mr. Thomas Peter for his wife's (Martha Custis's) share .","On February 10, 1796, upon learning of his eldest step-granddaughter's engagement to Thomas Law, George Washington writes this letter of congratulations to him. Washington's fatherly interest in the betrothal of Eliza \"Betsey\" Parke Custis is apparent. He expresses surprise, gives his blessing, and invites the couple to visit Philadelphia after the ceremony. Thomas Law earned his fortune in India and met Washington's step-granddaughter shortly after his arrival in America. The couple was married the following month, on March 21, 1796.","Washington is under no apprehension of falling price of flour--wishes to rent the mill after the current crop of wheat is manufactured--250 dollars is not sufficient rent--Mr. Digges--Col. Fitzgerald--tenants near Mrs. French's must pay more than 20/. rent for every acre of tillable land--printer in Alexandria does not have enough types for the advertisement--repairs to the north end of the Mansion--Caesar has been absent six days--renting the farms--Pearce is entertaining doubts of remaining another year.","Washington has sent by Capt. Hand, a cask of clove seed and a small box of Apple graffs--apples are of a most extraordinary size--purchasing shares in the Bank of Alexandria.","Scarcity of corn and its high price--new ground at Mansion house--trimming the trees--price of flour and calculations when to sell--renting the mill--100 pounds per year would fall far short--Mrs. French--frost and the look of the winter grain--Allison--Col. Ball--Mr. Robert Lewis--sending out the jacks--Thomas Allison--winter has been open and mild-selling hay.","President Washington presents a small color minature bust portrait of himself by the Marchioness de Brehan, with his compliments, to Anne Willing Bingham, the wife of Senator William Bingham. \"Not for the representation.--Not for the value;-- but as the production of a fair hand the offering is made and the acceptan[ce] of it is requested.--\".","Letter regarding plantation management.","On the Commerce, Washington will send eight bushels of field pea, chiccory and eight bushels of winter vetch--directions for the cultivation--wind blowing down trees--selling the flour--Mr. Minor has recommended a Mr. Darnes as a tenant--Mr. Gill and renting the mill--inquires of the dimensions and details on the chimney in the new room at the Mansion.","Informs Pearce of Sarah Green's distress--if she is in real distress, Pearce should afford her some relief--do not send her money--Washington suspects she may be rigging herself rather than obtaining necessaries for her family--if she cannot support her children, she should bind them to good masters and mistresses who will teach them a trade.","Mr. Lear--price of Pease (flour) due to European accounts--Mr. Smith--tells Pearce to sell all wheat including midlings and ship stuff--high winds destroying the fences--renting jacks--Peter--Mr. Lewis--hopes the gardener tried the apples graffs--bad season at the fishery.","Washington to his nephew, Robert Lewis regarding his method of collecting rents. He also mentions that he tries to avoid litigation, when speaking of a land dispute between neighbors Ariss and McCormick and himself. He ends with a note about his \"Jack\" or donkey, explaining it was too late to send out for breeding this season.","Maria and Charles Washington are unwell--Dr. Craik--since the wheat crop was so bad, it would be unlucky to have also missed the best market for flour--asks Pearce to inquire to Mr. Christie of the character of Mr. Joseph Gallop and his brothers--renting River farm--repairs to the Mansion--Mr. Robert Lewis.","Washington writes his condolences on the death of Bassett's sister, Fanny Bassett Washington Lear--Tobias Lear recently met in Philadelphia with Washington--they discussed, and now Washington writes about, disposition of the children [of Fanny B. Washington and G.A. Washington]--Washington always intended to take Fayette under his care but now decided it better to keep Fanny's children together--final decision to be postponed \"until I bid adieu to public life\"--children are all now at Mount Vernon. [Tobias Lear's wife, Fanny Bassett Washington Lear, has died, leaving 3 children by her 1st husband G.A. Washington. These were Anna Maria, George Fayette and Charles Augustine Washington. Lear himself had one son, Benjamin Lincoln Lear by his first wife.]","Drought continues--the prospect for good crops of small grains is unpromising--Washington wishes the loss in grain may be made up in fishing--fall in the price of flour--Mr. Robert Lewis--Mr. Hughes--Joseph Gallop--renting River farm--inquires of the prospect of fruit--lucern seed--chiccory and clover--Maria and Charles have got well again.","Washington sends invoice and bill of lading \"for the long expected Seeds (which by the bye have cost me at least four times as much as I expected).\" Requests Lear to forward the seeds to his Mount Vernon manager William Pearce, \"the season for sowing the Peas and succory being already far advanced.\"","Between April and May of 1796, George Washington exchanged letters with Virginia statesman Edward Carrington about the context and expectations set forth by the Constitution. After much political debate, the Jay treaty had been approved by the Senate, but the House of Representatives was withholding funding. John Adams and Thomas Jefferson were setting the stage for the next presidential election and it was a time of intense discussions about politics and the public good. ","Understanding that these discussions were an important step in the relationship between the government and the citizens, Washington wrote to Carrington explaining his perspective on these issues: \"Whatever my own opinion may be on this, or any other subject, interesting to the Community at large, it always has been, and will continue to be, my earnest desire to learn, and to comply, as far as is consistent, with the public sentiment; but it is on great occasions only, and after time has been given for cool and deliberate reflection, that the real voice of the people can be known.\"","Washington reflected on the fact that the current debates were not about the Treaty itself, but whether or not there should be a treaty. He wrote a similar letter to Maryland statesman, Charles Carroll on the same day.","Washington will give the application of Mr. Thomas Freeman the same impartial consideration as other applicants for job of surveyor of western boundaries under new treaties--he mentions the election of Mr. Thomas Sprigg as representative from Maryland--Washington makes a lengthy discussion of opposition in House of Representatives to the Jay Treaty--he opines that the country must stay out of European wars in order first to build up its strength and become a 1st rate power.","Drought still continues--has had good rain in Philadelphia--grain and grass in [those] parts look well--Pearce is near the completion of corn--planting--sowing peas and chiccory--winter vetch carefully preserved until Autumn--depreciation of flour price--result of House of Representatives--Mr. Robert Lewis--Messers Bennett and Watts--Washington has sent two dozen Windsor chairs for the new room.","Rain has fallen, but cold and drying winds have reduced its effect--frosts injuring the fruit--clover seed perished as a result of the drought--need for the crop and high price of seed--constructing a lane at Dogue-run next to the overseer's house--receipts for fish--an account kept of the times the Coach Mares go the jacks.","Washington is glad to hear that Pearce has sold all the flour--more rain in Philadelphia than at Mt. Vernon--getting supplied with good rams--Mr. Gough--Mr. Darnes--Davis raising the walls of the barn at River farm--repairing the house in the upper garden, called the School house--Paschal is reported sick six days in the week.","Weather has been seasonable of late, however, the grain and grass have received--transplanting cedar--damage of the family piece of Marquis de la Fayette, sustained as a result of the sun--Peter--the well house from the Mansion has been carried to Union farm.","Interest in the progress toward creating the new Federal City. Refers to the duties of 3 commissioners who were appointed by the Continental Congress--Thomas Johnson, Daniel Carroll and David Stewart.","A pipe of wine and a box of tea sent from Philadelphia--Windsor chairs--Mr. Aimes traveling to the federal city--Mr. Lear will show him the way to Mt. Vernon--inquires of Maria and the two boys--early wheat and other small grains, peas and grasses--India hemp--expects to have many respectable visitors during his stay at Mt. Vernon, and hopes to find everything in good order.","It is not likely that Washington will be at Mt. Vernon before the 20th--everything about the houses should be got in clean and nice order--Neal--Caroline--cleaning servants quarters--abundant supply of meat--inquires of the venetian blinds and the dormant windows in the stables--insists that Pearce mention these and the like in his reports--keep a sufficiency of oats for Washington's horses and those of his visitors--keep the grain and hay harvests from interfering with each other--Miss Nelly Custis.","Copy in Washington's hand - Bond Matthew Ritchie to George Washington 1st June 1796 For payment of $8,820 with interest by Installments - viz. 3469.20 1st June 1797 3292.80. 1 June 1798 and 3116.40. 1 June 1799. The original, of which this is a copy, was on the 22d. of January 1798 enclosed to the Honble. James Ross of Pittsburgh, to be deposited in the Bank of Pennsylvania for Collection agreeably to the tenor thereof - (Signed) G. Washington\".","Bond to pay $17,000 if he fails to pay $3469.20 on June 1, [1797], $3292.80 on June 1, 1798, \u0026 $3116.40 on June 1, 1799.","Signed by Matthew Ritchie.","Witnessed by James Ross and John Ritchie.","Receipted June 6, 1797 for $3,469.20 by G. Washington.","Washington writes that since Anderson didn't answer many of his queries, nothing can be decided about his employment until Washington can see him, which will be at Mt. Vernon at end of month--Washington expected him to speak with candor about his qualifications, although he is \"sensible it is not a pleasant thing for any man to speak of himself\"--as Washington will reside on the estate from now on, much work will be taken off superintendant's shoulders--Washington describes the writing of the weekly farm reports, etc. that should take only a few hours each week--he sees no need for assistant--Fredericksburg mails made up every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday evening.","Weather has been extremely wet--seeding must have gone slowly--Washington Custis writes that Mr. Stuart was very ill of a fever--Scoon--Violet--Cash--weavil is very much in Stuart's wheat.","Washington wishes that the wheat be sown as soon as possible--Mr. Lewis--sowing the winter vetch in proper season--rape seed--inquires if Pearce received any benefit from Dr. Perkin's metallic application--search for new overseers.","Re: Impending trip to Philadelphia. Requests house be ready, especially painting done. George and Martha have been ill with colds. Mrs. Stuart was very ill, now better.","Cyrus--Mr. Frestal and Mr. Lafayette--Mrs. Washington--some butter left in the cellar and some beef in a tub--James--Pearce is to clean out Washington's study and get their baggage and James on the first vessel bound for Philadelphia--Pearce's family is moving to the Mansion house--Dinah--Mr. Blagden to examine the quarry--mules for Washington's carriage.","James Wilkes--Mr. Law--Mr. Alexander Smith is not able to take up his note--Pearce is to make arrangements for Smith's repaying, including interest from the time the note comes due--security of payment--Richmond made an example for the robbery he committed--severe drought--difficulty with wheat--quarters at River and Muddy-hole farms--venetian blinds--dimensions of the window frames.","Forwarded William A. Washington's letters to Mr. Philips of Andover and sends him the answers--received in years past from Sir Isaac Heard, Garter and principal king at arms, the (Washington) armorial--George Washington at the time sent him his best knowledge of Washington progenitors since their arrival in America--gave all information he possessed on subject, but knows nothing of Lawrence Washington's descendants--asks William A. Washington to give any help he can, from old papers he might have and inscriptions on tombs at old family vault at Bridge-Creek, part William's estate--\"Although I have not the least solicitude to trace our Ancestry, yet as this Gentleman (Heard) appears to interest himself in the research common civility requires that he should obtain the aids he asks ...\".  Includes letterpress copy","Drought continues--Egyptian wheat--causey--new road--Davy and Mr. [James] Anderson--scarcity of oznabrigs in Alexandria--paints and oils--Mr. Lear--Mr. Alexander Smith--Pearce is to measure Mrs. Washington's Bed Chamber--dimensions of the chimney in the new dining room--Peter--wants the size of the blue room.","Regarding Maria Washington, Lear's step-daughter. Washington asks Lear to set a date with Mr. Van Vleck, principal of a school for young ladies in Bethlehem, Penn., for Maria's arrival at the school. Wn. proposes that \"... if we were to reduce our cultivation [of wheat] ... to half the present quantity, and manure and till that half well ... our profits would be greater while the other half would be improving.\"","Mr. Lear-Mr. Smith's debt is to stand upon the security Pearce has placed it-inquires of the look of the winter grain and vetches--the yield of the wheat and corn-Pearce has recovered eleven dollars of James Kirk's money.","Washington writes that he received no letter from Pearce which leads him to conclude that something more than common has happened--on board of Capt. Ellwood are oil, paint and oznabrigs--directions for distributing and cutting oznabrigs--dependence of the gardener's wife and Allison's wife-planting shrubs--Mr. Anderson--Washington expresses his wishes to have an icehouse prepared when ice forms--hopes Frank has taken care of the tarriers [terriers]--female in heat.","Wheat is beginning to heat--floor of the barn at Dogue-run has already given way--Pearce must kill and salt the pork before he leaves--also, tend to the ice house--Mr. Anderson--trimming trees--Mr. Smith--Gray the weaver--hopes the shelters for the cattle are up--Mr. Craik--Clark, an overseer prospect--Washington will send a certificate of his satisfaction in Pearce's services as a manager.","Lack of rain--Mr. Alexander Smith--Mr. Lear--the ground, where ivy and wild honey suckle are to be planted, is not to be plowed beforehand--Frank, Hercules, and Cyrus--Allison--Washington is displeased with his conduct--would like the new road completed before spring--Mr. Neal continues indisposed and the carpenters do nothing--Sall, Mima and Dick are regularly returned sick--Mr. Anderson expects to arrive by the 27th--clover grass seeds.","Pearce's conduct during his three years has given Washington entire satisfaction--reluctantly parts with him, on account of a rheumatic affection--knowledge in farming and mode of managing [GW's] business--Washington has great confidence in Pearce's honesty, sobriety, industry and skill.","Washington acknowledges the General Assembly's vote of thanks--he declares that his \"highest ambition has been, by faithfully and zealously serving my country to the utmost of my abilities, in all the public employments of my life, to merit the approbation of my fellow citizens.\"--he now looks forward to his return to \"private occupation in the shades of rural retirement.\"","Washington writes a long letter to his new manager--he has received Anderson's letter and reports--intends separating old and new cattle, etc.--approves killing old bulls--\"... it has always been my custom to supply [my table] with the best [meat]\"--permission to purchase hogs and cattle--distillery, \"the place for, and means of conducting it, is left entirely to yourself\"--cutting down trees in front of house--\"I never expected that that ground [in front of house] would give corn in proportion to the labour I meant to bestow on it--the primary objects of the cultivation are to cleanse it thoroughly of the undergrowth, and to lay it down (as mentioned in my Memorandums) to grass for Pasture, or pleasure grounds, and in order that it may be well worked and prepared for these ...\"--don't finish new road at sacrifice of crops--mill race--wants ditch and fence along this road from Mansion House enclosure to Muddy Hole to be woodland pasture for brood mares--barn floor at Dogue Run--new mill race will avoid high land, which caused leak--boats and seines to be put in order for fishing season--iron for wheel bands--raising turnips, especially Swedish--potatoes--rotation of crops--potatoes planted between corn rows--evaluation of Mr. Pearce's work--filling ice house--fear of fire at Mount Vernon, \"there is nothing that fills my mind with more apprehension when I am from home\"--encloses grape seeds and eggs of silkworm to give gardener--Mrs. Washington requests to pay particular attention to the [Bacon (?)].","Concerning a troublesome set of false teeth that Washington was returning for repair.","Washington writes detailed instructions about the management of his farms--he has received Anderson's reports and inventory--approves placement of distillery at mill as temporary measure--discusses a new road--the dry well in cellar at north end of house to be filled with ice, leaving it open--it melted before, because it was not done correctly--pork is kept there now--he sends new red clover seed discovered by farmer in Jerseys, also potato seeds--Washington will write Landon Carter about sending peas--Anderson should exercise his own judgment on cutting back thorn hedges to thicken them--Washington mentions that Anderson's inventory indicates the loss of a large boat, which would be the second of his fishing boats to have gone missing--he notes in the Alexandria store accounts the great number of spades, etc., carpenters tools, charged to him, and he fears embezzlement--things are to be bought from merchants only on written order from Anderson, as was done in the past--ends by asking Anderson how the grain and vetch are doing.","Washington writes his thanks for Carter's answers to queries--he will respond when he is not so \"occupied with the duties of my public station\"--he asks Carter to let manager, James Anderson, know whether he can get 30 bushels of peas from him, as soon as possible, because Washington always likes to have his seed on hand before he begins to prepare the ground--Washington will pay Carter as soon as delivered.","Washington sells his presidential horses to Elizabeth Powel.","Washington acknowledges receipt of Andersons reports \u0026 letter -- Andersons opinion of the overseers is no doubt correct, and \"if the Negroes will not do their duty by fair means, they must be compelled to do it\" -- despite Washingtons policy of feeding, clothing, and caring for the slaves, they will try to shirk their work with feigned sickness especially after night walking, and must be examined promptly when claiming sickness.","Washington writes to ask Carter to inform James Anderson when peas will be delivered--he affirms Anderson's suggestion that Carter send the order by wagon to the Potomac where Washington's boat can carry it to Mount Vernon--the roads from Stafford Court House to Occoquon are in terrible shape, making this plan the most expedient--Washington will, of course, pay for the use of Carter's wagon--the matter rests between Carter and Anderson.","Washington writes that he had received Anderson's letter with reports--as \"the public business presses me\" and as he expects to be at Mount Vernon shortly, he tells Anderson to carry on--enclosed is a letter from Landon Carter about peas he is to furnish, but as it is unintelligible to Washington, he also encloses his reply to Carter so Anderson can read about the transportation plans and forward the letter--Washington adds a comment about wheat.","Washington writes that he sends the purchased coach horses to her--he hopes they will be treated well as they have been by him--\"as taking formal leave is not among the most pleasant circumstances of one's life\" he bids her adieu by letter until they see each other at Mt. Vernon--his remaining time in city will be taken up in packing--Nelly and Mrs. Washington join him in saying farewell.","Washington's receipt to Powel for $1000 paid upon delivery to her of his \"Town Coach horses\".","Washington responds to Powel's letter teasing him about finding Martha Washington's letters in the writing desk [see letter Elizabeth Powel to George Washington, Mar. 11, 1797]--\"But admitting that they had fallen into more inquisitive hands, the correspondence would, I am persuaded, have been found to be more fraught with expressions of friendship, than of enamoured love, and consequently, if the ideas of the possessor of them, with respect to the latter passion, should have been of the Romantic order to have given them the warmth, which was not inherent, they might have been committed to the flames.\"--he hopes to see Powel in Virginia--gives her names of recommended taverns and inns and distances from Philadelphia to Mt. Vernon--roads in fairly good shape--much repair work to do around Mt. Vernon, \"we are like the beginners of a new establishment, having everything in a manner to do.\"","\"Receipt for £200 Virginia Currency, part payment for 400 acres of land in Gloucester County, the land Washington had purchased from Mr. John Dandridge, Aug. 1, 1789; land to be conveyed to George Ball when he pays £300 more in cash and executes a mortgage for two additional payments, totaling £800. Interest 6% per annum. Signed by George Washington. Memorandum: first payment £3 short, signed George Ball. Second payment to be made before April 10, 1798--signed by Washington and Ball. Under date 1805 Nov. 3, George Ball gives permission for sale and transfer of land by George Washington's executors to Burwell Bassett. Witnessed by Wm. Wirt.\"","George Washington thanks Howard for inquiring of Henry Gough the price of cattle. GW thinks the price of $200 for \"a bull calf of nine months old\" too high. However, he will ask his manager if \"a calf of this Spring\" is worth $100, he may consider pursuing it.","List of pictures with their dimensions:Cupid's pastime, Sunrising, Do setting, the Cottage, The Herdsman, Young Herdsmn, the Flight, Evening, Morning, Nymphs Bathg, the Storm, The good Sqr, four Gibralter pictures, Jones and Pearson, Quebec \u0026 dervelast, Prospects, four of them, Thunderstorm, Storm with lights, Moonlight, A Storm, Davis's Streights, The Greenland Fishery, Hunting piece, Portrait of Dogs, Foundg Hospital, From a Picture, 2 landscapes.  Reverse side contains instructions for white-washing the garret rooms, painting three of them and the cupulo and roof, painting the Piazza outside and inside, above and below.","Washington presents Mrs. Robert Morris with the lustre which hung in the large drawing room in Philadelphia--it came by mistake to Alexandria--he had left the furniture in the two largest rooms of the house they were renting from the Morris family in case President Adams wanted it--parts of it Washington intended to sell, parts to dispose of in other ways--but except for the pictures, he left it all and offered it to Adams for \"reduced prices\"--Adams declined and it was left for Mr. Lear and Mr. Dandridge to dispose of them--this explains why the lustre was packed up and sent to Alexandria--Washington sends it back unopened and hopes it will be received without injury--he sends his regards to Bishop White [her brother]--Nelly Custis and her brother [G.W.P. Custis] are in the Federal City.","Dated at the top, the list of 11 suits includes: \"1 Full Suit of Regimentals;\" ditto half; and suits of Spanish cloth; olive colour; dark brown; lighter brown; half mourning; raven grey; black; then under the heading \"Velvet - Silk - \u0026 Cassimer\" 1 full Suit – Velvet, 1 Uncut.","Letter to James McAlpin, tailor in Philadelphia, regarding an order for clothes and a delinquent order for nankeens. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel. Note on panel, 'By Mr. Custis'","Postmarked by hand \"Alex 22 May,\" franked by Washington, excellent black seal with Washington's family seal imprinted, Washington's watermark (incomplete).","Writing to his agent in Philadelphia, Washington asks him to inform John Aitken, Philadelphia cabinetmaker, that no keys came for the secretary (writing desk) and the side table [sideboard].","Washington expresses his opinions on Anderson's \"Memorial\" to him on proposed plan of work at Mt. Vernon -- agrees substantially with his principles for conducting the different farms \u0026 modes of carrying them into effect","Washington expresses his opinions on Anderson's \"Memorial\" to him on proposed plan of work at Mt. Vernon--agrees substantially with his principles for conducting the different farms and modes of carrying them into effect--some minor modifications may be necessary--overseers don't need to know anything except to obey orders without question--comments on specifics in Anderson's Memorial--grass and oat fields at Mt. Vernon--farm and woodland pastures--\"Although there will be little or no cultivation at the Mansion House after the year 1798, yet keeping up the fences - getting fuel and performing other multifarious jobs\" make it difficult to predict force necessary to work it--grass at River Farm--Muddy Hole, Dogue Run, Union Farm turned more to meadows--wishes new mill race to be completed because he wishes to keep mill busy through the season by purchasing wheat to grind--approves Anderson's plan of a distillery to make profit, and will put carpenters to it as soon as possible--is not inclined to place Anderson's compensation for running the distillery and other business on footing Anderson suggests [Washington and Anderson to share the profits from distillery] but prefers to pay a standing wage--Washington gives his reasons, and will pay £140 to him and if he establishes the distillery which answers purposes, he will increase the salary in appreciation--will also hire a clerk if necessary--but if River Farm is rented, won't increase his wages at all--no overseer necessary for Mansion House, Will can do the work--Washington doesn't want one overseer overlooking both Union and Dogue Run because he has \"always found, however, that Negroes will either idle or slight their work if they are not closely attended to.\"","Letter from George Washington to James McAlpin, his tailor in Philadelphia, regarding payment for clothing made for George Washington Parke Custis. Washington instructs McAlpin to contact Clement Biddle, his agent in Philadelphia, to receive payment. Washington then addresses the issue of an escaped indentured servant named John Cline, stating, 'it was always my intention to have given him his freedom (as I did by the other servants under similar circumstances) when I retired from Public life had he remained with me'. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel.","Asks if there is anyone Pearce can recommend as an overseer of Union farm--the dairies and fowls being attended by the overseer's wife--Washington hopes Pearce's crops have been good--his are as good as can be expected--hessian fly--inquires to the possibility of purchasing 3 or 4 hundred bushels of rye in Pearce's neighborhood.","Washington extends an invitation to Bushrod and wife. Will send a chariot to Colchester to meet them. Will not expect them for dinner which is at 3 O'Clock. With Mrs. Washington (Martha) he extends his best regards and compliments to Col. Blackburn \u0026 family.","Washington writes that Rufus King, the American Minister in London, had the decree of Virginia's High Court of Chancery published in London Gazette for 2 successive months--King sent copies of the paper to Washington, who forwards one to Bushrod and quotes from King's letter about publishing the decree.","Washington commiserates with Lewis over his runaway slave (\"the loss of your Servant\") -- this will become more frequent -- \"I wish from my Soul that the Legislature of this State could see the policy of the gradual abolition of Slavery. It might prevt. much future mischief.\" -- writes about Lewis coming to make his home at Mt. Vernon -- Lewis will be treated as a member of the family, and not paid -- his duties will be to entertain guests and visitors after the Washington retires to bed or study, \u0026 also to record a few papers at times -- Lewis can take advantage of his library (\"I have a great many instructive Books, on many subjects, as well as amusing ones\") -- he can perhaps also gain some knowledge from observing management of the farms by Anderson.","Discussion of William Pearce's employment at Mount Vernon.","Manuscript Architectural Plan of a room in the garret of Mount Vernon sent from George Washington to Clement Biddle when purchasing a stove for the room.","Notes and measured drawing in Washington's hand, specifying how a stove could be installed in a corner of one of the garret or attic bedrooms at Mount Vernon. Drawn at \"a scale of a foot to an inch\" Washington remarks that \"every part of it may be exactly measured and perfectly understood by any workman.\" While not dated (but on paper watermarked 1795, and therefore possibly as early as that), the drawing appears to be either a draft or Washington's file copy of a similar plan sent to Clement Biddle on 15 September 1797, cf. RM-1122.","Washington writes to Biddle to note that the picture frames arrived unbroken--asks Biddle to send 4 gilt frames without glass for paintings, giving measurements for these--also gives corrected dimensions for stove ordered earlier--encloses autograph plan of the room for which it is intended [see drawing under same date]--the new quarter's interest on his certificates will pay for these things--asks Biddle to insert enclosed advertisement, and to send the history of the United States by author unknown but \"which contains Nos. 5 and 6 alluded to in Col. Hamilton's late pamphlet\".","Washington sends this letter to Lafayette by his son--he expresses sympathy for Lafayette's sufferings, and joy at hearing of his release from prison--he explains why G.W. Lafayette did not come to live with him immediately on his arrival in America, the \"delicate and responsible situation in which I stood as a public officer\"--young Lafayette's conduct has been exemplary--filial affection made him impatient to return to France as soon as he heard of his father's release--Mr. Felix Frestel has been like a father to the boy--Lafayette has never stood higher in the affection of the people of America--Washington writes \"I have once more retreated to the shades of my own Vine and Fig tree, where I shall remain with best vows for the prosperity of that country for whose happiness I have toiled many years , to establish its Independence—Constitution—\u0026 Laws—and for the good of mankind in general, until the days of my sojournment, which cannot be many, are accomplished.\"--young George will tell Lafayette of affairs in America and politics.","Washington writes that he will write to Bushrod Washington for papers mentioned in her memorandum--says that \"Having had as little to do with Lawyers as any man of my age I pretend not to be a competent judge of\" the lawyer Swan's claims--claims not to know much about the case at hand [a suit being brought by heirs of Simon Pearson against George Washington, Triplett and others who purchased land from Pearson in 1763; Washington later selling his portion to Lund Washington to make up part of Hayfield farm where Elizabeth resided] but shares what he knows of the merits, possible expense, and prospects of the matter.","Washington writes to Bushrod about the suit of Thomas Pearson, heir entail to his brother Simon Pearson for lands sold by latter to George Washington, William Triplett, and George Johnson--Washington had later sold his portion to Lund Washington, making it part of the Hayfield farm now occupied by Lund's widow Elizabeth--the suit is founded on some supposed irregularity in last proceedings of the time--Washington asks Bushrod's opinion on certain points of the case.","George Washington's letter to William Stoy references medical treatment requested for Christopher, Washington's body servant, who had been bitten by a dog with rabies.  Stoy was a minister of the German Reformed Church in Lebanon, Pennsylvania.  He discovered a \"cure\" for hydrophobia and Stoy's Drops, a popular cure-all medicine. Celebrated for curing person bit by 'Mad animals,' Stoy successfully treats Christopher.","Washington inquires about the character, etc. of a Mrs. Forbes living in Richmond, recommended by John Brooke to be housekeeper at Mt. Vernon--Mrs. Washington \"is exceedingly fatigued \u0026 distressed for want of a good housekeeper\"--mentions the Pearson suit.","Washington writes McCarty a counter-proposal for a possible exchange of lands (5664 acres of McCarty's Sugar Land holdings in Loudoun County, Virginia, for 12,226 acres of Washington's on the Kanawha and Cole Rivers)--Washington makes a new proposition in the unsuccessful negotiation--he insists his lands on the Kanawha will become more valuable soon--a restored peace in Europe would increase immigration to America--Washington wants no legal difficulties resulting from any entail of McCarty's land.","Washington writes that he has received Bushrod's letters and the copy of the deed to William Williams for 589 acres of land, but finds it \"singular\" that the writ docking entail of land cannot be located in the court records--he sends Bushrod further information from his own files to aid the further search in this matter of the Pearson suit.","Washington agrees to high wages demanded by Mrs. Forbes, because of desperate need of a housekeeper at Mt. Vernon--asks Bushrod to make further enquiries concerning Mrs. Forbes and her habits, listing questions of interest--she will not eat at same table with the family, \"for if this was once admitted no line satisfactory to either party, perhaps, could be drawn thereafter\"--he wants Bushrod to ask Mrs. Forbes about hiring or buying a good Negro cook. Letterpress copy","Washington agrees to high wages demanded by Mrs. Forbes, because of desperate need of a housekeeper at Mt. Vernon--asks Bushrod to make further enquiries concerning Mrs. Forbes and her habits, listing questions of interest--she will not eat at same table with the family, \"for if this was once admitted no line satisfactory to either party, perhaps, could be drawn thereafter\"--he wants Bushrod to ask Mrs. Forbes about hiring or buying a good Negro cook--the postscript (which is not in the letterpress copy, but present here) inquires about legal practices that could impinge on the Pearson suit.","A printed bank check, completed in George Washingtons hand, made out to Gideon Worth in the amount of $103 and drawn on the Bank of Alexandria.","Washington writes of the order for the settlement of Colville estate, and Mr. Keith's queries regarding how to publish it--there is no word of Mrs. Forbes--Washington rehashes the correspondence regarding Mrs. Forbes and thinks that the conduct of Robert Brooke \"has been very ungenteel\" in not answering letters concerning Mrs. Forbes, unless the letters somehow miscarried.","Washington proposing that Mr. Parkinson lease one of his farms and agreeing to allow him to come over from England to see farm.","Washington writes that Law's pointer shall be taken care of at Mt. Vernon until he sends for him--pleasing to hear that Maryland to aid \"important objects on this River\"; hopes Virginia legislature will too--returns letter from the Marquis Cornwallis and other recent enclosures from Law--\"To stand high in the estimation of so respectable a character as Lord Cornwallis is a circumstance which must be as pleasing as it is honourable to you.\"--the Washingtons are glad to hear Mrs. Law and child are well--\"we remain in statu quo\"--compliments of season.","Taxes due on Kanhawa County land. Requests General Lee's original deed of conveyance for Kentucky land.","Three page letter written from Mount Vernon that shows Washington's frustration with his adopted grandson.","Washington writes to White to thank him for passing on information about the memorial before Congress and debates concerning the \"disgraceful topic\" occupying House of Representatives [Representative Matthew Lyon's attack on Rep. Roger Griswold]--he decries party feuds--mentions trouble with France and how he had hoped they would unify Congress--asks White what the general opinion of Col. Monroe's \"view of the Conduct of the Executive of the United States\" is.","Some accounts have been sent to Washington, left from Pearce's time at Mt. Vernon--Mr. Lear--Messers Fosters and May--in craddling the wheat, Washington wishes to catch it in the hand--inquires of the possibility of obtaining someone on the Eastern Shore, who understands the business--scythes--Mr. Stuart.","Washington encloses an extract from Rev. Belknap in order to enlist the aid of Chase in answering the questions. Washington wants to encourage Belknap whom he believes to be a man of merit and scholarship.","Washington expresses his opinions on Anderson's \"Memorial\" to him on proposed plan of work at Mt. Vernon -- agrees substantially with his principles for conducting the different farms \u0026 modes of carrying them into effect -- some minor modifications may be necessary -- overseers don't need to know anything except to obey orders without question -- comments on specifics in Anderson's Memorial -- grass \u0026 oat fields at Mt. Vernon -- farm \u0026 woodland pastures -- \"Although there will be little or no cultivation at the Mansion House after the year 1798, yet keeping up the fences - getting fuel and performing other multifarious jobs\" make it difficult to predict force necessary to work it -- grass at River Farm -- Muddy Hole, Dogue Run, Union Farm turned more to meadows -- wishes new mill race to be completed because he wishes to keep mill busy through the season by purchasing wheat to grind -- approves Andersons plan of a distillery to make profit, and will put carpenters to it as soon as possible -- Washington is not inclined to place Andersons compensation for running the distillery \u0026 other business on footing Anderson suggests [Washington and Anderson to share the profits from distillery] but prefers to pay a standing wage -- Washington gives his reasons, and will pay £140 to him \u0026 if he establishes the distillery which answers purposes, he will increase the salary in appreciation -- will also hire a clerk if necessary -- but if River Farm is rented, won't increase his wages at all -- no overseer necessary for Mansion House, Will can do the work -- Washington doesn't want one overseer overlooking both Union and Dogue Run because he has \"always found, however, that Negroes will either idle or slight their work if they are not closely attended to.\"","Washington writes to his nephew about contracting for a supply of corn for his distillery at Mount Vernon; mentions his manager Mr. Anderson.","Encloses 3 tobacco notes--requests Peter to dispose of them \"in safe hands\" for what they will bring--60 or 120 days credit make little difference.","Washington responds to Adams on accepting the appointment of Lieutenant General and Commander in Chief of the American Armies.","Transmit receipt for tobacco note sent by Peter--\"I am ignorant of the principles, on which I am called upon to pay for picking a Tenants tobacco; but presuming it was proper, I thank you for having done it\"--deposit tobacco in hands of Mr. Peter, \"your father\" to be disposed of by him--encloses postnote for $100, deduct what is owned him and return balance.","Autograph letter, signed. George Washington writes to Rev. Jonathan Boucher includes one of Washington's most memorable quotes, his profession that \"Peace, with all the world is my sincere wish\".","Washington writes that he prefers to take a chance on shipping tobacco to foreign markets rather than accept low prices in this country--he desires to know if any foreign bound ships in Georgetown will accept it on consignment, though, before making a final decision--\"I am gathering strength.\"","Washington writes that he intends to build 2 houses not far from Capital, but not as large as Francis imagined--he expects to complete them before Congress \"as I am never long in executing a measure I have once resolved on.\"--the plans are in the hands of Mr. White or Dr. Thornton, and Francis can decide himself how many boarders they will accommodate--there will be three flush stories in each building and garret rooms for servants--if these buildings will suit, they will be ready in time.","Dated \"16th September 1798 at Night\" Washington writes that he is too busy to answer lengthy letters of remonstrance or complaints when a short conversation on the road or any of farms would be far more satisfactory--he will never hesitate to express opinion on his own affairs, and resents the implication that he will not listen to Anderson's criticisms and suggestions--gives instructions in planting of different farms--denies he suspects Anderson of unfairness in his accounts--Washington tells him not to buy wheat too fast but adjust it to the market for flour--he won't go into such lengthy correspondence again since he sees Anderson every day--Washington opines that he cannot open his lips to ask question of overseer or make suggestion without hurting Anderson's feelings--\"It must be obvious to yourself, that it is by my Rents, and the Sales of my lands that I have been enabled to get along \u0026 to support the expence of this house. The Farms do little more than support themselves, and those who overlook them.\"--Washington writes \"I will, once for all, Mr. Anderson, say (and I never profess what I do not feel) that I have an esteem, regard \u0026 friendship for you; but I shall repeat that this will never prevent me from expressing my mind fully and freely in all matters relative to my business.\"–he is also sorry Anderson's son has suddenly decided to quit, but hopes Anderson can quickly find a substitute for him at the distillery.","George Washington's deer park declined while he was away serving as president. In 1792 he replaced its fence with a ha-ha or walled ditch, drawn here in black.  Six years later, he planned a new course for the ha-ha, represented by the dotted line following \"the natural shape of the hill.\"","The entire letter has to do with the financial problems of the Charles Washington's, and George Washington's offer of One Thousand dollars. Washington shows great displeasure in the families \"deplorable\" state of affairs.","Pres. Adams had just appointed the 36 year old nephew of Gen. Washington to the Supreme Court of the United States. Gen. Washington indicates his approval of Pres. Adams' choice as well as his awareness of the difficulties Bushrod can expect to encounter as Associate Justice.","President John Adams had just appointed Bushrod to the Supreme Court of the United States. George Washington indicates his approval of Adams' choice as well as his awareness of the difficulties Bushrod can expect to encounter as Associate Justice.","Final letter of response confirming that he had received the book \"Proofs of a Conspiracy\" by John Robison-a Baravarian member of the Illuminati. Washington reassures Snyder that he is aware of the Illuminati's objective to overturn ... \"all Government and all Religion ...\" but he does not believe these tenets were being propagated by the Freemasonry in America. Washington comments he has no time to read being preoccupied with Mt. Vernon repairs.","Washington congratulates the Carters on the anticipated birth of their 12th child. Washington has \"abundant reason to be thankful for my own recovery\" from a fever which \"deprived me of 20 lbs of my weight; which ... is nearly restored.\"","Washington writes that, despite what she had heard, he has not been suffering from the \"desolating fever\"--he dines at Mr. Willing's (Powel's brother) this day and will have tea with Powel afterward.","In the hand and signed by Tobias Lear or Alexander Hamilton, on Washington's watermarked paper. Washington writes in answer to the firm's letter of 24 October that he does not, as a rule, accept gifts such as their offered literary and miscellaneous paper--however because he does like to support such \"publications which may be useful \u0026 beneficial to our country\" he wishes to enter a subscription for it, if they will forward terms.","In the hand of and signed \"G. Washington\" Tobias Lear or Alexander Hamilton, Washington writes that, as he has no experience with claims such as hers, he must refer her to Gov. Trumbull or members of Congress for information on how to go about applying for half pay due her on behalf of late father Col. John Durkee.","Washington writes that he will breakfast with Mrs. Powel \"tomorrow at her usual hour, if named to him.\"","Washington writes his thanks to Powel for her help in selecting and securing presents for Washington's family members in Virginia--in particular, for the prints and for her offer to choose something handsome to present Eleanor P. Custis--he considers muslin the best gift--asks her to locate some memento for Mrs. Washington--and asks her \"to procure the second edition\" of the present which she intends for Eliza Law lest there be \"a contest ... in which an innocent Babe may become the victim of strife\"--he hopes to leave town Friday or Saturday, but will call on her before going.","Washington writes to Powel expressing his gratitude for the articles she sent and her assistance in selecting them--he encloses $75 in payment--he will deliver her letter to Mrs. [Eliza Custis] Law and give the doll to Eliza.","Washington writes to send a $500 check drawn on the Bank of Alexandria so Mr. Blagden can proceed laying in materials to build Washington's houses in the Federal City--he briefly describes a building he saw in Philadelphia like what he wants built and \"if this is not incongruous with the rules of architecture, I should be glad to have my two houses executed in this style.\"","Washington writes to Stuart that he was pleased to find in Philadelphia recently that so many \"Gentlemen of family fortune \u0026 high expectations\" seek commissions in army--this, and the vain attempt to keep him to any literary pursuits, gave Washington idea to get Washington Custis a commission as Cornet--he also has the conviction that if real danger threatened the country \"no young man ought to be an idle spectator of its defence;\"--this would also divert Custis's attention from thoughts of marriage--Washington wanted to consult Mrs. Stuart and Martha before offering it, but Mr. Lear wrote to Custis about it and concealment of the idea is now impossible--Custis is now a cornet in the troop commanded by Lawrence Lewis--the Lieutenant is Lawrence Washington, Junr. of Chotanck--the matter still must be approved by the President and Senate, of course so it should not to be talked of publicly till then--Mrs. Washington consents but it must have Mrs. Stuart's permission--Washington's caution is because Custis is an only son, the only male of his great great grandfather's family--Providence will protect Custis in camp or field of battle as it would in domestic life.","This memorandum includes totals of the land to be cultivated and that in woods, waste, etc., probably all on Dogue Run farm--list of hands on Dogue Run with their [Ages?, probably drawn up with idea of renting the farm.] Also contains statements that wheat and cattle can be had also at reasonable valuation.","Washington writes in response to his nephew's query about the offer to become the 'Guardian of Nelly' so as to authorize a license for Lawrence and Nelly to marry. He also encourages Lawrence to acknowledge the Secretary of War's offered military commission and either accept or decline the appointment. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","Received 4 copies of prints of deaths of Montgomery and Warren [done by John Trumbull]--cannot remember price on subscription lists, so asks T. to let him know the amount and also whether he can receive remittances for his brother in this county--doesn't know whether he paid in advance--papers from Philadelphia have not been unpacked yet--paper accompanying prints says rest of proposed design has been abandoned, due to \"peculiarity of the times\"--coming marriage of Nelly Custis and [Lawrence] Lewis.","Washington writes to Brainerd that he sympathizes with his calamities, but cannot give him pecuniary aid--has had difficulty collecting rents due him and adds that \"the income of my estate does not at this time hardly meet my current expenses\"--further, he believes in helping his friends and neighbors first, and that is all he has the means of doing.","Letter from George Washington to Joseph Anthony concerning payment due after the acquisition of a set of engraved prints by the artist, John Trumbull. The prints were titled 'The Death of General Montgomery in the Attack of Quebec (December 31, 1775)', depicting the death of Richard Montgomery during the attack of Quebec; and 'The Death of General Warren - The Battle of Bunker Hill (June 17, 1775)', depicting the death of Dr. Joseph Warren. These prints were sold on a subscription basis and, having made the initial payment in 1790, Washington is requesting how to pay the final installment. This letter is addressed to Joseph Anthony, John Trumbull's agent in America. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","In a former letter Washington had ordered a uniform to be made as instructed by Secretary of War to be ready by Feb. 22 -- here he suggests sending it by way of Judge Bushrod Washington, who should be leaving Philadelphia for Mount Vernon shortly -- Washington wants the goods packed in a custom-built portmanteau of stiff thick leather, 2 feet long and 2 ft. 9 in round with a flap for brushes, blacking, and so on, with an iron bar running through staples, and a good lock -- he says an able craftsman would have no trouble building one from that description.","Contains Washington's survey of land purchased from George and James Mercer in the neighborhood of Four Mile Run in Arlington, County, Va., known as the Washington['s] Forest tract--Second page shows comparison of three surveys: Gray's \u0026 Adams Patents 1724 \u0026 1730; Jn. Houghs, Nov. 1766; Washington's April 3 and 4, 1799. Does not include a map.","Washington inquires about the uniform he ordered, saying that the last delay was supposed to have been the gold thread which was expected in spring shipping--he requests no further unnecessary delay--asks McAlpin to send it in a portmanteau mentioned earlier and by some person coming through to Alexandria to be left at Post office or stage office there.","Washington follows up on last winter's conversation in Philadelphia, and accepts Boudinot's offer of some of his wine, since his (Washington's) letters seem to have miscarried and a new order will reach Mr. Pintard in Madeira only after his stock is almost exhausted--Biddle will handle the transaction on his behalf.","Letter from George Washington to Alexander Addison regarding money owed on the sale of land at Millers Run in Pennsylvania. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Washington writes that he has received McAlpins letters of the 24th and 27th -- he thanks McAlpin for his efforts in furnishing uniform coat although he failed -- he mentions Mr. Bahr in New York, a tailor who embroidered a cloak for Washington when the capital was in New York, and suggests asking him -- if this fails and the coat has not been sent to Europe yet, he asks McAlpin to keep it and inform him of its state and what can be done with it.","George Washington rented the slaves from Mrs. Penelope Manley French, widow of Daniel French of Rose Hill. In July 1799, Washington wrote to Mrs. French's son-in-law, Benjamin Delany about returning the slaves.","Washington encloses notes for 2 hogsheads of tobacco, and asks Peter to try to sell them in Georgetown or get credit for them--Washington plans to be in Georgetown for a meeting of the Potomac Company on the 5th of August.","Autograph letter signed. George Washington acknowledges and thanks John Beale Bordley for presenting him with a copy of Bordley's recently published book, Essays and Notes on Husbandry and Rural Affairs. The book was delivered to Mount Vernon by Secretary of War James McHenry.","Some time ago a mulatto girl, body servant to Mrs. Washington, ran away--she was found in Portsmouth, N.H.--asks Bassett that since he is going to Portsmouth, would he take steps to send her back--a Frenchman enticed her away but has left her--if she causes no further trouble, she won't be punished--Washington doesn't wish him to do anything \"unpleasant, or troublesome\" to bring her back.","In this letter George Washington writes to Lewis about the rent and value of his various properties along with the slaves that work on those properties, although he writes about his aversion \"to sell the over-plus [of negroes] I cannot because I am principled against this kind of traffic in the human species. - To hire them out, is almost as bad, because they could not be disposed of in families to any advantage, and to disperse the families I have an aversion.\"","Washington takes the liberty of transmitting a letter from Colonel Pickering to the Commissioners of the Federal City for their consideration.","Carriage is sent as Mrs. P. requested--expects to see them about 3:00--Mrs. W. has been very ill--sent for Dr. Craik at midnight--\"Hers has been a kind of Ague \u0026 fever - the latter never entirely, intermitting until now. - I sent for the Doctor to her on Sunday last, but she could not, until he came the second time - yesterday morning - be prevailed upon to take anything to arrest them.\" On outside of cover Washington has added that since sealing the letter her fever has returned--please inform Mrs. [Eliza P.C.] Law.","Mrs. Washington is taking bark for fever and doing better--Washington will have Dr. Craik look at Roberts--if Roberts cannot do the work at the mill, Washington will have to employ another in order not to lose Fall business there--fears Anderson's health won't stand more attention to his work, either--will discuss his ideas on this later.","Washington writes that he had received by Gen. William Washington the model of the improved gun carriage--he approves of new carriage and thinks that it will be much easier to introduce \"valuable improvements\" of this kind at the beginning of military exercises than after people become accustomed to the old.","Washington writes that business, many guests, and Mrs. Washington's illness have delayed his answer to Anderson--\"Health, being amongst, (if not the most) precious gift of Heaven; without which, we are but little capable of business, or enjoyment\" so, since Anderson feels he and family can't be healthy where they live, Washington cannot expect them to live there a year longer--he feels he will have no difficulty superintending his farms himself \"on the plain, simple, \u0026 regular system I am resolved, undeviatingly to pursue\"--he will rent the landing at the ferry, and will try to rent mill and distillery too--the purpose of this letter is to relieve Anderson from embarrassment arising from their bargain on one hand and his desire to leave because of health on the other--Washington reiterates that he has nobody else in mind to replace Anderson and intends to take over farm management himself should Anderson have to step down--he would take $500 per year for mill; Anderson knows better than he what the distillery should rent for--discusses terms for renting the distillery and mill.","Washington writes that he was disappointed in their not being able to visit, but invites him and his wife to Mount Vernon in the Spring--he asks whether there is any wheat available for sale--Washington wants to keep his millers employed but his more alert neighbors bought up local wheat early--Mrs. Washington is still very unwell--he heard of the death of Charles Washington, his brother, in Berkeley, just the previous night.","Washington writes that delays in privately delivered mail caused his nephew's requests not to be fulfilled--no whiskey sent--rye from James Digges Dishman and from William Augustine will be gladly accepted if it is still available, and given gallon for bushel--Washington sends a 5 October 1799 price list of wheat in Alexandria [here separately cataloged].","Washington signed this sixty day note for $1500, dated at Alexandria, Va. 21 October 1799. On the reverse it is endorsed: \"This note was renewed on the 16th Decem. 1799 by Lawrence Lewis's note being discounted for the same Sum, which has been since paid ...\", endorsed by Herbert, also \"1500 -495 G. Washington Dec. 20.\"","Washington writes to Martha Washington's sister informing her of her son John's appointment as a midshipman in the U.S. Navy. On the verso is Washington's draft of a response letter from John Henley to Secretary of the Navy Benjamin Stoddert for young Henley to copy. Enclosure: see October 16, 1799.","Washington states he has examined and approved accounts of ledger.","Washington has heard about Powell using a cutting box of new construction, better and simpler than the common kind--asks Powell to get him one and forward it to Col. Gilpin in Alexandria for him, if he is himself entirely pleased with it. (May refer to a \"chaff cutter\" or \"chaff box\" used for cutting straw chaff, hay, and oats into small pieces to facilitate mixing it with other forage.)","Washington writes to offer his thanks for their invitation to attend assemblies, but \"alas! our dancing days are no more.\"","Washington writes the rumor of his having been in Norfolk is false--\"I have never been farther from home since I left the Chair of Government, than the Federal city except when I was called to Philadelphia by the Secretary of War\"--extends his thanks for invitation to visit at Rosegill, however.","Washington writes to inform Alder that the wine sent by him from Madeira after the order sent through Pintard arrived in good condition will be paid for directly. (Written in Lear's hand, but speaks of him in the third person.)","Are invited to dine with Mr. Jacob Morris on Saturday,\"... where, in the conformity to custom, they will be obliged to drink Tea, and consequently must be deprived of the pleasure intended them by Mr. \u0026 Mrs. Powell\".","Memorandum of questions about rents, bonds, crops, etc., probably to be asked his manager. Autograph document, fragment, docketed in another hand \"General Washington\".","The plan below, is supposed to represent\nthe Piaza [Piazza] – The black describes the Tile which\nit is supposed remains uninjured - \u0026 the white \nstone, which will be necessary to replace the Tile \nthat has been damaged by the Frost – If this\nmode will answer and Knowles [John Knowles] -or Harry [Henry] Young\ncan be engaged – the work might be set about.","An indentured bricklayer and laborer, John Knowles worked at Mount Vernon from 1773 until 1784, as well as from 1786 until 1790. An indentured stonemason, Henry Young worked at Mount Vernon from 1774 until 1781, with an interruption in his services from 1776 until 1778.","Docketed \"Rough field Notes taken by George Washington in running the courses of the Land bot. from George \u0026 Jas. Mercer.\"","Autograph document, half of a cover, franked by George Washington [only part of a signature remains], broken black seal with George Washington's initials, laminated.","Notes on best methods of planting and transplanting various kinds of trees and bushes, including a notation of the agricultural authority, Langley or Miller, from whom he got information. Also a notation on walks -- should be of gravel or Sand and winding and private -- the sides should be lined with Honey suckles -- sweetbrier-, and many other flowering shrubs.","Address leaf to Caesar Rodney, (the Governor of Delaware), signed by George Washington. Franked \"Public Service.\"","Plat of unidentified farmland. Field with 4 plots. Acreage and brief description.","Description of rotation schedule for Dogue-run and the other farms--7 field plan.","Engraved invitation from plate used by President and Mrs. Washington.","Fragment, likely from letter cover, \"Nelly Custis\" written by George Washington","Partially printed dinner invitation from George Washington to Edward Hand. Not in Washington's handwriting. 1 page.","Receipt for blacksmithing tools, GW writes out entire receipt and has vendor, Adam Stephen sign it. Tools listed: bellows, tongs, etc. Autograph document, folio, signed by Adam Stephen.","\"[Ledger A, folio 13, Jan. 25, 1755 \"\"By 6 black Walnut Chairs ... £3.15;\"\" folio 19, Jan. 22, 1755 \"\"By [Col. Stephen] for 6 leather bottomed Chairs ... £3.15\"\"]. £3.15.0 for six common black walnut chairs to be delivered to his order.\"","\"Sir - The purp. of this is to aquaint you of an Engagement we had with the Indians late this afternoon. Three of our men going out on pretense of looking after some horses met with a party of Indians within sight of the Fort, two of which escaped and alarm'd us; we immediately pursued them with a party of between fourty \u0026 fifty men undr command of Capt. Mercer, Lieut. Williams, Ensn. Carten, Ensign McCarty, Lt. Lemen \u0026 myself - after following them about a mile \u0026 an half, on rising a mountain we were fired on very smartly which we warmly returned ....\"","An early receipt regarding a slave at Mount Vernon, docketed by George Washington. The receipts reads \"Colo. George Washington, for the Hire of Carpenter James [and] Cr. by 5 yds of Negroes Cotton.\" Carpenter James was likely a slave carpenter hired to work on the renovation of Mount Vernon. The reverse contains a partial notation by Charles Washington, youngest brother of George, dated 23 April 1759.","Bond for one thousand pounds Virginia currency--for 350£ given by G.W. he has sold two tracts of land, one of 200 acres on Dogue Run, originally granted to 1st S. Darrell in 1794, and the other 300 acres on little Hunting Creek, originally part of tract granted to Matthew Thompson.","Invitation to his half-brother to stop for a visit on his way to Williamsburg. Accounts with Mr. Carlyle not settled. Advice on the purchase of Clifton's land.","Bill for butter. Note at the bottom by Washington indicating an error of £1.0.0. Washington's endorsement on verso, Oct. 1761.","[William Digges of Warburton Manor, Prince Geo. Co. Md. Washington's neighbor, was one of those named in Clifton's suit against Carroll and other.] In this letter he annouces willingness to receive money due and \"wash my hands of ye troublesome affr.\"--also details on exchange of vinegar and other commodities.","\"For carrying 4 hhds tobacco and for kegs of butter. Receipted by Crawford.\"","\"To \"\"George Washington Esqr. a soldier in Capt. Jno Dalton's Company for being absent from Muster ...\"\" Teste copy signed by clerk, John West junr.\"","Lettice Corbin, Essex VA, writes to George Washington, regarding a slave bricklayer named George whom he has rented out to Washington and wondering if he will need the labor beyond the agreed term. Includes a follow-up receipt from Washington on 9 April 1766 outlining payment of 25 pounds in Virginia currency for the use of the bricklayer and acknowledgement of payment received by Geo. Turberville (signed) for Lettice Corbin. Autograph document signed, 1 page, with integral cover. Docketed in the hand of George Washington.","Document signed, partly printed, signed by Jno. Montgomery [Capt.].Bill for freight charges on one butt of wine shipped on \"Alexandria.\"","Bill for freight charges on one butt of wine shipped on \"Alexandria.\"","Report on farming, etc. wheat very poor, gave a very small amount of flour--ground has been either very wet or frozen since Washington's departure, thus holding up the plowing--mention of a good slave whom Mr. Adam will not sell for £50.","Lund writes about crops and planting. Washington in Williamsburg at Burgess meeting, then onto Dismal Swamp. Martha includes a postscript at the end of the letter. One of only two extant examples of correspondence from Martha Washington to George Washington, Martha penned this six line postscript with news and greetings on the second page of a letter from Lund Washington to George on March 30, 1767.","Letter pertains to the estate of the Rev. Charles Green.  (See letter of Wm. Savage to George Washington \u0026 George Wm Fairfax, 1767 April 24).","Account of weather and activities at Mt. Vernon. \"The carpenters are laying the barn floor in the Neck.\" Waiting for the brickmaker's arrival, \"The negroes are all well. Bishop has sowed half his field in wheat and made two casks of cider.\" Expecting a \"great crop of corn.\" \"The Children are very well \u0026 were yesterday at Alexandria Church ...\"","Condition of crops, wheat and corn--sowing--ditchers--several of the Negroes lately sick--Alton's Morris', Cleveland's and Bishops farms--brickmaker failed to report for work--timothy and lucerne--Cleveland's barn floor finished--compliments to Mrs. Washington, her children are well and send love, also their love to Coll. Wm. Fairfax and his lady.","Washington's lost horses have not returned to Mt. Vernon--the corn crop--ditchers--sowing wheat and making cider--Price (brickmaker) has returned because they could get no other--none available in Mr. Piper's shipload of servants--milldam--how to get brickwood across creek?--half planks for Morris' barn floor--children are well--glad Mrs. W. has benefited from springs.","Receipt for £12.18 for teaching Miss [Martha Parke] Custis music \"ending in April last.\"","This bond is the agreement between George Washington and his neighbor, John Posey, confirming Posey's debt of £2000 owed to George Washington. Posey's right as a French and Indian War veteran and part of the Proclamation of 1763 to claim up to 3,000 acres of land west of the Appalachian mountains is conveyed to Washington to pursue these unclaimed western lands. Signed by Posey at the conclusion, with the signatures of John Parke Custis, Martha Parke Custis, and Amelia Posey (John Posey's daughter) as witnesses. The document and docket on verso is in the hand of George Washington. Autograph document, signed by John Posey, 2 pages.","\"Sales of 69 Barrels Herrings on Acct. of George Washington Esqr of Virginia.\"--Charges for freight commission, etc.","Deals with mill and farm affairs--\"Our mill is once more in a bad way\"--wall of water pit falling down.\"--\" ... give yourself no uneasiness or anxiety about the mill, you may depend I will use every precaution to prevent further damages.\"--sale of flour--wheat fields look promising--all are well.","Encloses sales of herring and current account owed them--market for herring and flour low at present.","Receipt for £3.15 for freight on 300 bushels oats.","Expects he has \"hird\" from Col. Fairfax in re selling furniture at Belvoir--asks him to set a date and advertise sale and he will attend--needs 100 bushels of wheat, 20 barrells of corn and money for management of Fairfaxes Berkeley plantation--hopes he won't think him troublesome, but Fairfax has left him in great confusion--asks him to inform W. Peyton if account delivered Peyton by Willis will not be received by Washington in settlement with Peyton.","Balance due, plus interest accrued from Oct. 4, 1771 - to Miss Janny Washington.","Possibly may object to his paying £7 to overseers, but this worked out with Col. Fairfax since four overseers to settle in woods and raise only corn--land nearly worn out, explains his system of crop rotation.","West as far as Goose Creek on way to Mt. Vernon but indisposed and could not go further--needs £50 for management Fairfax estates, if convenient send £10 by bearer and he will get rest when next rides to Belvoir--asks to trouble him with business at General Court--i.e. encloses letter to Augustine Willis for collection of £250, if he gets this will not need the money from Washington.","Thanks Washington for the money which enabled him to send 5 or 6 hands to Red Stone--understands Mr. Thruston is very much pleased with this country, particularly Washngton's property there--his brother to leave for there soon--does not approve of renting Belvoir \"for so short a time\"--will try to see Mr. Delany soon--please pay Mr. Moore the £40 or £60.","Writes of Fairfaxes arrival in England, both are pretty well recovered--acknowledges receipt of Washington letters and packages forwarded to Fairfaxes at York--let him know if he can do any favour for the \"Neptune\" this year--Rev. Bumaly pleased to hear of Washington's health, admires him much.","Has collected rents according to promise--forgot to give him tobacco he had in his pocket, what should he do with it?","Disagrees with Fairfax on renting raccoon branch to highest bidder--thinks should keep fisheries to encourage sale of whole property--minor tenant problems discussed--Daniel Stone wants refusal of west point fishery and 200 acres at £20--if convenient hopes can have sale before harvest as it would be difficult for him to attend then.","Bearer Richard Butcher wants to sell bills of exchange--asks approval on bills for Colo. Fairfax.","Requests instructions for bond to be drawn for tenant, Mr. Morton--bond for things purchased at sale [of Belvoir items]--asks for enough bags for 50 bushels of wheat.","Explains reason for delay of his bond because one person he wanted for bondsman has been abroad--now has Mayor Lowry as security and will get one other before taking over the premises.","Has arrived at Belvoir with bond unexecuted--since he had intimations from Washington that his own settlement at Belvoir would be disagreeable to Washington and not wanting to give offense, decided he would be content to hold the place for only a year--at end of the time, hopes all prejudices and difficulties will be ironed out.","Reference to sale of Mercer's estate--reports he has regained his health by disuse of coffee--announces the death of Philip Ludwell Lee.","Request on behalf of local committee to see if Washington could furnish them ten barrells of powder for use of county--heard he had imported more than necessary--if he can get it to Malborough his scyths can be sent at same time--Mr. Fitzhugh informs him he will have the pleasure of Washington's company Friday night on way to meeting of the Delegates.","Draft for £40 on Mr. William Molleson, Merchant, London.","Signed over to Wm. Fairfax account by G.W. on reverse and later docketed to that effect.","Will let Col. Simpson have money, but had difficulty in selling bill of exchange for continental money -- no word of escaped painter Cleveland -- work on store house and wash house [office] -- John [Broad] and negroes sick -- wet weather and wheat sowing -- scarcity of spinning wheels -- Lanphier supposed to repair old ones -- Committee has made choice of officers for militia -- \"the remains of our company\" to form company and ask Committee of Safety for commissions for officers -- Mrs. Washington to pick up Mrs. [Eleanor] Custis at Mr. B[enedict] Calvert's and go \"down the country\" -- the \"Stoco man\" still working on dining room and Sears on chimney -- fears George Washington mistaken about draught of chimney piece -- wash house [office] to have two front doors.","Meeting Mrs. W. at Mr. Digges across river--thinks Mr. Harrison will accept W-n's offer--Alexa. \u0026 Loudon people worried about Mrs. W.'s presence at Mt. V.--he thinks there's no danger--\"her old acquaintance the attorney\" wouldn't permit Lord Dunmore to come up river \u0026 take her--if necessary he can get her away quickly--she leaves soon for \"down the country\" with son and daughter-[in-law]--he writes G.W. weekly--rain prevents sowing wheat--repairing tumbling dam--work on wash or servent \u0026 store houses--bricklayers working on garden wall--John [Broad] sick--Sears sick--stucco work \u0026 chimney piece in dining room unfinished--bill of exchange--no word from [James] Cleveland or Simpson on western lands--John West wants money owed him--will pay Custis' bond from money of [Jenifer] Adams' bond--what to do with [Jenifer] Adams' land in Md.?--hopes to see G.W. in winter \"for whether things are made up or not I suppose you can leave the army in winter.\"--painter still absent.","Mrs. W. \u0026 Mr. \u0026 Mrs. John Parke Custis stop a few days in Fredericksburg on way to Col. Bassett's--mill dam repair completed--too wet to plow--John Knowles (bricklayer) sick--John Broad back at work--Judge the taylor \u0026 Sears sick--stucco man at work on dining room--carpenters on wash house [office]--letters by Constitutional post most reliable--kept in Alexandria by Mr. Hendricks.","Sent word to Mrs. W. at New Kent informing her to come to camp--expect her here immediately--discussion by Md. and Alex. residents of plan to blocade river--Indian Head best place--\"Captn Boucher [said] he woud undertake with 3 ships [sunk] to stop the Channel so that no ship of Force coud get up the River ...\"--Mrs. W. packed his papers in a trunk to be sent to Capt. McCarty's for safe keeping--she gave him key to G.W.'s study but he won't touch anything there except in emergency--what to do with Col. Mercer's papers?--John West, Mr. Harper, Mr. Wilson ask for money owed them--Bishop needs money--Dr. Crail's negro came with news from over the mountains--Val Crawford comes, feels it useless to keep building on G.W.'s land there because of danger of British burning everything--should he grind wheat?--Jenifer Adams offers to rent Md. land--Col. Mason very ill since convention--Lund thinks Mt. V. very easily defended by 50 men--will consider making salt peter--Custis and wife with Mrs. W. in New Kent--Knowles is well, Webster sick, John Barry dead.","Enclosed letter probably tells of Mrs. W's coming to camp--her long stay in New Kent after being sent for is ill-judged--nothing done about blocade of Potomac River--why he had to pay Mercer money--difficulties of paying in paper money--\"John Lowe the Barber says you owe him 7/6 for a false tale for your hair\"--James Cleveland came with certificates of improvements on Great Kanawa \u0026 Ohio land--settlers there left and went to Wheeling because of Indian attacks--won't return--G.W.'s servants sold and negroes left with Will Crawford--Stephens stayed, will get mill going there--work on dining room continues--little chance of getting absent painter from Lord Dunmore--will plant Bosenberries--difficulties in acquiring spinning wheels--expects another new one, \"so that we shall then have 7 ...\"--wash house [office] chimneys being set up--considers changing door plan, but hesitates altering G.W.'s plans--Skirmish at Hampton--next letter will be by Mrs. W. when she goes to camp.","Dining room almost finished--\"the Stucco Man agrees the ceilg. is a handsomer one than any of Colo. Lewises altho not half the work in it it was a plan recommen'd by Sears.\"--too late to turf the Ha Ha's--what proportions to use on gateways?--Lanphier no help on this or anything else--let him know in Spring what brick work to do after building the underpining \u0026 chimney to the house that will be placed opposite the store house--will plaster wash house or Servt's house [office] this winter--\"I suppose there is a wall to be built in the new garden next the Quarter I think I have heard you say you'd designd to have a House Built the whole length for Negroes ...\"--miller's time wasted with no wheat to grind--coopers work on mill dam \u0026 fencing--unable to buy slave--Lund goes to Stafford to settle mother's estate--will send his own negroes \"over the mountain\" for lack of anything to do in east--announces his intention to defend Mt. V. property against British--.","Account of money since Washington left, together with money to and from Mrs. Washington--all were bills contracted before he left--Washington's mother wrote asking for \"linnen\" not obtainable there and other trifles--explains accounts paid--will try to raise stone out of banks for chimney tops to be put up this winter, for kitchen, storehouse and other house to be built opp.--painting kitchen, storehouse, and house--corn crop--if Washington approves will put up a strong house at Morrises for wine, rum, etc.--Comm. sent to sound the river decided channel too wide and therefore plan [to block river] impracticable or very expensive--so must defend plantations on Potomac with muskets--attitudes of people about defending property in area--sales of wheat--will forward spinning--problems and process of making salt peter--Mrs. Washington does not approve leaving Mrs. Barnes as housekeeper in her absence, so Lund will do housekeeping--house has been crowded with company since Mrs. Washington's return.","Will transplant cherry trees, but thinks they will die--also plant vinyards and clean Hell Hole--much farm work to be done--shortage of help--illness--plasterer still here and Mrs. Washington has decided to have stucco in her room plain--wash house shingled and weather boarded but chimneys not up--report on timothy and other crops--has written every week--payment for sale of Col. Mercer's estate and letter in re. sale to Col. Tayloe--negro quarters need mending--difficulty of getting silver money--will try to collect rents--bull gored a wagon horse--Mrs. Barnes at Mt. Vernon--doesn't believe war ships will come up river this year--shortage of salt in area--his greetings to Mrs. Washington if she gets to camp before his letter--local militia officers.","Will alter servants hall since it is not intended for a wash house--thinks Jennifer Adams has not made a deed for his land unless very recently--Adams wanted to clear himself on charges of cutting timber--will try to get Washington out of bargain with Adams--run-away slave--thinks there will be no action on stopping navigation of Potomac or erecting batteries--will talk to Col. [Geo.] Mason about it--Mason ill--Committee for county chosen recently, lists names--Connelly [Tory] captured while going disguised through Md.--minute scheme for area not up to Conventions expectations--painter [run-away slave calling self Joseph Wilson] among prisoners taken at Hampton, does not want to return--Dunmore proclamation to free all indentured servants and slaves that go over to British--thinks white servants more likely to cause trouble--reviews servant situation, miller being paid and sitting idle--will grind 100 barrels of flour, possibly for export in exchange for arms--promises constant attention to Genl. Washington's affairs.","Examination of [James] Cleveland re certificates of improvements on G.W.'s western lands--pd. Tho. Lawson for iron--Jennifer Adams' land--negro won't return to Va. from Adam's; should he be sold?--Col. [George] Mercer's \u0026 Col. [Geo. Wm.] Fairfax's estates--Bryan Fairfax's peculiar religious behavior--report of Dunmore attacking 100 men \"this side of the great Bridge ...\"--convention to raise 4000 men--Dunmore's negro troops--desires privateers to come and take Dunmore's squadron--negroes ill--Col. George Mason getting well--hopes for gunpowder--proposed Potomac battery--Sears still here painting new room and dining room--he has picture frames to make yet--altered wash house (servt. quarters)--Knowles not recovered [from bull's goring].","Mill swamp to be cleared for pasture--coopers cutting trees for staves--corn--several of Oliver Cleveland's people ill--plan for hedging and ditching--suggests fallowing land \u0026 putting into wheat, thus saving labor for ditching \u0026 hedging--briar hedge planted from mansion to Hell Hole eaten by cattle--cherry trees will not live--\"I should be glad to be informd in what manner the House now Buildy. opposite the store House is to be divided into partitions--in one of your Letters you say it is intended for the sick - if so I woud make Three Rooms in it- 1/2 the House or more in the part next the Chimney the Remainder divided into two Rooms each of which will have a window in it - the Door in the gable end to be of no use but still to be there that it may in its outward appearance look like the Store ...\"--Col. [George] Mercer's estate--[James] Cleveland's report on Kanawa lands-he will go to Fincastle \u0026 Bottetourt Courts to get evaluation of work--Wm. Stephens \u0026 Wm. Skilling here, say buildings on Ohio burnt by Indians--Mrs. Barnes and Milly Posey left today--Dunmore defeated again by Capt. Woodford.","Col. [George] Mercer's estate--difficulties in collecting rents in Loudon, no markets for crops, and men indicted there for spreading ideas that they should not be expected to pay--flower knots in garden to be leveled, flowers shrubs planted elsewhere--gravel sorted for walks--one of Cleveland's men left when hardships set in--Wm. Skilling will repair well--John Broad injured \"playing Frolick\"--wrote to Wmsbg. to sell the painter, now in jail there--believes Washington should accept wages as General.","In this letter Lunds writes about trying to recover runaway negro from [Jennifer] Adams and rent from Adams along with affairs of other tenants, among other topics.","River frozen--hasn't yet seen Mr. Marshall or Mr. Triplett about land exchange--thinks it bad scheme to raise hogs to take care of surplus corn--pork prices low--well keeps caving in, perhaps will have to ask instructions as to where to dig a new one--good negro shoemaker available from Adams--conduct of negroes--better sell bay or stop using him for breeding--hurts him to see miller and mill idle.","\"Bill receipted. Bill for 1 set cart boxes.\"","Exchange of Adams and Matthews land still not settled--much alarm in Alexandria, expecting an attack from 5 large ships reported to be off Cone [mouth of Potomac]--river now blocked with ice but women and children evacuating and moving goods--they will fight to defend town--he thinks the ships more apt to be oyster boats--packing Washington's china and glass into barrels and then would be able to move things at short notice to Mrs. Barnes and to Morris' barn--rum and wine to be moved too--everyone says they will come to help defend the Washington property--thinks 100 men could defend it against 1,000--Wm. Stevens paid for going out to [Washington's] Ohio lands--Cleveland--packing bacon--cannot sell flour--\"I wish you had said how large you woud have the negro houses you speak of in your letter, or whether you woud have them built with or without sheds.\"--one piece of woolen cloth came from weavers--nine wheels at work spinning--John Broad cannot live--tell Mr. [John Parke] Custis cannot deliver letters to Mount Airy because of ice--Mrs. Chichester will stay in Fauquier Co., feels it unsafe in Alexandria--will send his furniture to another county if Washington thinks best, however doesn't believe there will be an attack on Alexandria since Lord Dunmore's troops are too trifling.","Several accounts are over-due, one to Lanphier--Mercer's estate--no one has applied for Col. Fairfax's bond--Lord Fairfax at present pretty well--will sell Adams' negro to someone Washington owes money to--problems of the mill [on Bulskin ?]--Simpson--French and Dulany land not settled--John Broad still alive but dying--the well will hold, must make top brick instead of stone--house opposite store framed but not raised--next will work on 2-family quarters in Muddy Hole--salting fish--letter from England by Capt. Kelso here.","Question of Lund's wages, he only brought it up because Washington had offered to pay him equal to what he had had in any former year--never expects to be rich--will serve him faithfully--Mr. Baily wants 10% to collect the rents, thinks 5% is enough--suggests he might collect them himself--Tayloe has instructed him to deliver the bonds to Col. Peyton--problems with Cleveland, who must be paid since he was acting as Washington's agent--John Broad still alive--Adams' land--Triplett questions boundary between Washington's land and his--Adams pressing him to buy 300 acres--John Stone offering 360 acres on river next to former Adams land--spinning of linen going on slowly--sorry to hear Mr. Custis not well--furniture still at Mt. Vernon, hopes to avoid a move if no attack--Col. West will order militia for defense of Mt. Vernon in event of attack.","Informing Washington of affairs at Mt. Vernon, the condition of the negroes, advising some improvements to Mt. Vernon, and information about the movements of the British.","Dray colt--use of other horses--Stevens will not get to save the rest of Washington's lands [Kanawha] with only the negroes--he thinks it best to get two other white men and have them appointed by court to appraise work when done--if Washington thinks the upset times not enough excuse for failing to satisfy the legal requirements to save land from forfeiture must give Lund liberty to make best arrangement possible with man to go out--7,000 acres patented in Washington's name and Muse upon Pocatallico--Cleveland here and will record work in April when courts in Fincastle and Bottetourt--Cleveland says bottom lands on Kanawha very rich--packing furniture to move to Morris's barn--Cleveland's trial is Tues.--Cleveland claims his behaviour is not criminal and he has been misrepresented--has heard nothing from Milly Posey since Christmas.","Mrs. Washington can accompany the General anywhere now that she's gone thru smallpox [innoculation] successfully--expresses gratitude to Washington for his guardianship--\"He deserves the Name of Father who acts the Part of one.\"","Safe arrival Norwich with 2 mortars after long delay in Sound because of enemy and wind--better to continue by land--needs money to pay pilots and other expenses--send further orders--Capt. Burbeck with 18 of Gen. Lee's guards with him--believes this will be sufficient help--will send rest of troops on--hears of danger on road to New York--since no provisions, sending part of 130 men on--keeping or only sufficient to hoist mortar.","Requests Washington to write Gov. Trumbull to try to get some bounties for his men as for other Conn. battallions--he enlists men on that promise--has clothing for men, which is great inducement to enlist.","Supplies to be moved from Philadelphia to Milltown Yorktown and Lancaster--supplies being purchased--all necessaries for troops on march provided--defends conduct in not buying--there are two buyer in Philadelphia--sends 6 lemons raised near New York City.","Can't persuade troops to remain at New Rochelle in face of superior forces--troops not enlisting, army weak--few [English] troops left in New York--he holds two men who ran off to British, then came back to help a widow escape to New York.","Appeal by British prisoner of war to be exchanged or parolled for a few days to see his brother who has come from England on family business.","Hopes Washington will come to Mt. Vernon while troops in winter quarters--no crop for sale this year--wheat destroyed, mill idle, short crop of corn--gives corn crop yields from each farm--many visiters and horses cause great use of crops--also 24 of own horses--wants to try making rum, sugar, and molasses from Indian corn stalk for money crop.","Stewart is writing about the conduct of some of the soldiers and the need of supplies.","Trees to be planted--Triplett delays signing bond for land exchange with Washington--mentions Mr. McCarty, Massey and Chichester in relation to agreement--boundary disputes--inquire into purchase of Col. Stone's land--Beck's land sold--new covering horse--Col. Triplett accompanies Mrs. Washington across River today on way to camp--will question tenants.","Covering horse arrived--bond signed with Triplett for land below mill race--Robt. Adam pd. account--\"I have a great mind to put the Money into the Continental Loan office, but perhaps it would be proper to get your approbation first\"--[Mrs. Mary Washington] wants Silla sent to her, but Lund hates to part her from Jack--[Charles Washington] wrote for another hand but he didn't send one--tobacco land to be put to flax--pumpkin to be planted--per simmons for beer and spirits--mare sent by Col. Lewis sick--Lund's lip still sore.","Rain and snow prevented his going up to see Washington--will leave for camp last of month--flour and corn for sale, had to sell to govt.--will sell barrels of pork and beef--difficulties getting salt--doubts Lanphier will come to work this spring--who to leave to manage housekeeping in his absence?--Bishop not trustworthy and Milly Posey away from home-will sell negroes at private sale--meeting among Loudon draftees--[John Parke] Custis not returned from Williamsburg--Mrs. Custis and children not heard from--sickness among people--Jack and Sylla distressed at parting--lambs died--mare sent by [Col.] Lewis still sick.","Persuaded Lanphier to work by promising him a portion of corn crop and wool in place of money--much plank wasted by his delay--difficulties of getting their privateer into action--difficulties with draft law in county [Fairfax]--volunteer scheme hasn't worked--reassures Washington he will not leave his employ or hold him for higher wages while he is away leading army--Custis returned from Williamsburg--feeling against R[ichard] H[enry] L[ee] for his supposed scheming against Washington--will make molasses, sugar, Rum from corn next fall-won't attempt tobacco--breeding mare.","Breeding mare--Weaver captured deserter, thus is exempt from serving in army, but he's been let go because of high wages demanded--bargain with Triplett--Blair's bond--money put in Continental Loan office--rents collected from tenants in Loudon and Fauquier--Sam[uel W-n] collected some in Westmoreland--will come to camp after shad is put up for coming year--will send Washington's accounts by Col. Fitzgerald if he leaves first--covering horse thin--progress made on privateer \"General Washington\"--Lund expresses his faith in the ship and encourages Washington to keep his share.","Received letter by Gen. Woodford--can't sell negroes with their consent--negroes from Crawford innoculated with smallpox--getting in shad--covering horses--[John Parke] Custis in New Kent for elections--if not elected He'll come to camp with Lund--corn to sell--money in Loan office--Mercer land and Blair's bond.","Blair's bond--he and Mr. Custis set out for camp next week--Custis elected in Fairfax county--Col. Bassett innoculated for smallpox--less shad put up than expected--stopped running early--\"the Crabs, Thorns, Cedars \u0026c which we planted this Spring for Hedges appear to be all living. The Locusts at the North End of the House are all putting out I believe not one of them are dead, the variety of Trees at the South End are also alive, most of them I hope will live ...\"--ship \"George Washington\" launched--but in mud in Occoquan--loan office certificates--Lanphier worthless, refuses to work--\"I wanted much to get the Window finish'd in the Pediment that I might have the garret Passage plaister'd \u0026 clean'd out before Mrs. Washington returns - beside this the scaffling in the Front of the House cannot be taken away before it is finished - This prevents me from putting up with the Steps to the great Front Door ...\"--Sickness--will bring letter to Mrs. Washington.","Rain and his indisposition prevented his going to camp by now--[John Parke] Custis not to go, must go to assembly--Capt. Triplett's health forces him to resign commission.","John Parke Custis, stepson of George Washington, wrote to George Washington who was at Valley Forge about various aspects of the war.  He notified him that the Virginia legislature passed bills to help raise troops, the arrival of a French ship carrying uniforms and military supplies, and a note to his mom. Docketed by George Washington. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages.","No word from G.W. in 2 posts--conditions of plantations under Davenport \u0026 Hill--breeding of cattle from Custis' English bull--wet summer--crops of corn, timothy and wheat--no workmen found but Lanphier \u0026 his man--making molasses from corn stalks--\"old Billy Harding wants to rent part of the Land you Bought of Mercer on four mile Run ...\"","Will try to buy Barry's and Marshall's land for G.W.--which negroes to sell?--sorry G.W. must forgo buying lands because of losses from farms under his (Lund's) management--wheat crop almost total loss--(the fly)--prepares to plant tobacco--ditching mill swamp--drowning in mill race of valuable slave Cooper James--Carpenter James injured with axe--received £200 from Capt. Lewis for Phaeton--sold flour to Boston for good price (scarsity there)--suggests G.W. speculate in wheat, sell flour at high prices--Wm. Roberts the miller, his merits \u0026 weaknesses for drink, \u0026 advises not to hire him again--mill race, tumbling dam at Piny \u0026 Dogue Run gate \u0026 dam which Roberts repaired or built--discusses building houses for prospective tobacco crop--campaign in Rhode Island \u0026 departure of Fr. admiral, Lord Howe \u0026 Johnstone--cleared money in pork--can't get workmen to assist Lanphier--\" ... if so the coverd ways will not get done ... \"--sickness among people--good pastures--took paper from G.W.'s trunk, can't get any in Alexa.--letter from Wm. Roberts enclosed.","Relays problems with recruiting for the army, currency depreciation and counterfeiting, land purchases in northern Virginia, and the management of Mount Vernon.","Resigned commission because of ill health--also, \"Would my health admit of my continueing in the Service, I could not Consistent with the Character of an Officer or Soldier by any Means Submit to have younger Officers placed over me.\"","Letter from Caleb Gibbs, commander of the Commander-in-Chief's Guard, to Royal Flint, assistant commissary of purchases, requesting a quarter cask of wine for His Excellency George Washington at Head Quarters. Signed by Gibbs with note that the cask of wine was received.","Concerned with auditing of army accounts ... Lewis, informed of a balance in his favor, requests Washington to order the Paymaster Gen. to honor this balance ... nonpayment of debts will injure him as well as the Public Service …","Invoice for beer, wine, bacon, sugar, and \"1 box directed to Mrs. Washington,\" etc.","Military intelligence--reports movement of British fleet and army in New York.","Requests George Washington's advice whether to sell Eastern shore lands because of heavy taxes and can get no one to live there \u0026 work them--rumors of truce to be offered by British King--appreciates Washington's advice on draining low grounds [at Abingdon] to prevent tidal floods--poor corn crops and depreciation of paper money--everyone paying old debts in paper money--purchase of Alexander's land--army's success at Stony Point. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","John Parke Custis writes to George Washington from his Abingdon regarding an offer of seventy five pounds for his property on the Eastern Shore of Virginia - is confident he can get more. Custis himself is considering purchasing Philip Alexander's land at a tempting price. Expresses his pleasure and congratulatory wishes on the arrival of Count d'Estaing's on the American coast. Custis reluctantly addresses a misunderstanding between himself and Colo. Bassett regarding the valuation and care of Washington's forty-seven head of cattle at Clairborne's plantation in King William County, Va. (part of Martha Washington's dower lands that Washington leased to John Parke Custis in 1778). Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","List of cattle on George Washington's plantation in King George County in the hand of John Parke Custis. The front of the document lists forty-seven cattle including eighteen \"Young Cows\" of the \"common breed \u0026 small,\" sixteen heifers of the \"English Breed,\" three steers, and ten \"best work Oxen.\" The reverse of the lists cattle valued by Colo. Bassett 'last fall.' Autograph document, 2 pages.","John writes how the new plantation needs constant attention, but would be \"very advantageous to your Estate in the Neck, and will add much to the Prospect from the House.\"","Enclosed is letter to Mr. Fras Gallibert, French merchant prisoner at N.Y., to be forwarded to him--his health improves, but George [Lewis'] is poor--George settles on Frederick cty. land; will Washington sell some of his land adjoining?--no news from Charles Town [Charleston, S.C.]--Gen. Woodford moving Va. troops there-\"will not the Irish demands of a fair trade operate to our advantage?\"","Bill addressed Master George Washington--total £297.6.0 Va. Curr.--bill for broadcloth, buttons, silk, thread, dressed leather for making coat and waistcoat.","Showed Col. Bassett his letter, but doesn't know whether he's complied with it--concern over no news from Charlestown [S.C.]--feeling among gentry and people at large regarding congress's recommendation regarding currency--he and Col. Mason expect to be elected to assembly with no opposition.","Incloses Philadelphia paper announcing news of a victory in the south [King's Mountain ?].","Receipts and certificates collected for supplies and horses requisitioned last Jan.--Will Washington appoint someone to examine and approve them as per law of state of N.J. which he incloses?","Mortified at actions of [Va.] legislature--wishes to resign his public office but feels it his duty to continue in legislature to express his protests at their actions--emission of 10 million pounds immediately--action between Cornwallis and Genl. Greene--Greene has won universal esteem for his conduct.","Sends boots Washington ordered from his shoe factory--invites Washington to visit again--sorry to hear Mrs. Washington is ill--suggests she spend summer in Wethersfield rather than go back to Va.--hogshead of boots being sent to Col. Sheldon.","John Parke Custis writes to Washington relieved to hear that his mother Martha Washington is back in good health. His family is suffering from an epidemic that his stricken many family members with his youngest son being dangerously ill. Custis apprises Washington of his current circumstances in dealing with a dispute of monies owed to Robert Alexander for land purchase includes a copy of a notice dates 26 May 1781 [see RM-1188.004]. Reports of damages by British troops to nearby neighbors properties including Colo. Bassett. Fortunately, Custis' home and property were unaffected. He is pleased to inform Washington of accounts of 'our Countrymen do not want Spirit or Inclination to join the Marquiss,' with forty-six men from the county volunteering for service. Custis himself has provided clothes and horses for two volunteers. Reports that Genl. Nelson was appointed governor with the assembly granting him very great powers to support the war. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","On 26 May 1781 John Parke Custis notifies \"To All Persons whom it may concern\" a dispute between Robert Alexander and himself regarding the purchase of land and monies owed by Custis to Alexander. Custis appoints Charles Simms as his lawful attorney in the matter. Custis proposes four options to rectify the dispute and if none are disagreeable, Custis' attorney will authorize a payment of forty eight thousand pounds current money. Autograph document, pages. Docketed in the hand of George Washington. Document included in Custis' 11 July 1781 letter.","Death of his father [Fielding Lewis]--father's will directs Dismal Swamp lands and others to be sold-estate in debt--give opinion on accepting credit and also description of land--mother [Betty Lewis] and family well--\" ... as well as is the old Lady-forwards letter from Havana.","Detailed description of Dow's land on Cameron Run--Mrs. French will never consent to exchange land--G.W. anxious to have her land--Mrs. W. goes to Mr. Digges across river in company of Dr. Stewart (Stuart)--[Mrs. French's land is between Epsewasson and Little Hunting Creeks, part of Union Farm].","Received letters and will forward them to England--will forward Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd's letters under protection of Washington's.","Lund encloses [Benj.] Dulany's letter concerning Mrs. French's landand Mr. and Mrs. D. agrees to sale of land.","Lund writes about further efforts to exchange Dow and French lands, maybe Mrs. F. can be persuaded to trade Manley's land (adjoining French's), and has purchased Dow's land to bargain with Mrs. F along with a description of land.","Lund writes about how the sale of Custis horses didn't take place although Col. Dandridge offers both to G.W. in exchange for giving up two years payments from Dandridge's estate, both as covering horses may repay quickly and one may do for the turf.","Lund writes about how Dow wants payment for land made in Philadelphia and will try to collect rents to repay what G.W. has borrowed. He will also get Gilbert Simpson [on Washington's western lands] to try to get money and James Cleveland to collect debt for Col. Wm. Crawford.","Lund writes about various aspects of the family and the famrs including that he believes there is peace in King's speech to Parliament, horses suitable as chariot horses (will get horse [from Custis estate]), shoats only doubled in size, very disappointing, bank froze all winter, grapevinesand apple trees, someone cutting timber on G.W.'s land, Custis's legal title to Alexander's land [Abingdon], and that children at Abingdon are well, will come to Mt. V. to stay some time.","Lund writes on how the crops are short and other financial matters.","Lund writes about the amount of wheat from each farm and how few will sell wheat, expecting price to go up because of the peace treaty with Britain.","Letter by Betty Lewis--hurt at not hearing from him during afflictions--husband and brother Sam died within 3 weeks of each other and she has been ill--\" ... My Dear Brother was there not one half our you could spare to write a few lines to an only Sister whoe was laboring under so mutch affliction both of Body and mind ...\" Autograph letter signed, 2 pages, integral address panel. Docketed by George Washington.","Unsuccessful in collecting rents--tenants over the ridge will pay as soon as specie is in circulation among them--they have good crops--Mr. Throckmorton undesirable tenant because he would put negroes and overseer on land, lowering quality--describes tenants and plantations--tenants on this side the ridge in bad shape, can't pay--new cook, Richard Burnett ill, very good industrious fellow, but complains of being lonely--refuses to mix with negroes--[Pitman] best kitchen gardner they've had--kiln for drying wheat--Dow's land--Washington's house in Alexandria--Dr. Stuart to build in Alexandria--got negro from Norfolk where he's been since seige of York.","Sends Washington a pamphlet lately out on a political issue--she recommends it as disinterested and sensible--\"Some say there is no Cincinnatus in existence; I think there is.\"","The drawing was known to George Washington who sent it to Tobias Lear on 22 December 1794, describing it as \"the sketch which has been presented to me by Mr. Claiborn, of the new method of lowering and raising boats without locks.\" Washington had received a letter from Claiborne in 1784 in which he discussed navigable rivers to the west; whether Claiborne sent the drawing at that time is uncertain. It could also have been given to Washington in early December 1794 when he and Claiborne met together in Philadelphia, or sent in a follow-up letter Claiborne wrote on 16 December 1794.","\"Inclosed I have Sent you my Fathers letters wharein you will See his intention Before his death, of releiving me out of my distressis, Occasioned by my Youthfull Folley\"--requests a loan--now in jail.","Lewis, surveyer of Rockingham County, informs W. that he can find no record of registration of land on \"Little Kanaway\" by Col. [William] Crawford--lands on Ohio and Shurtee [Chartier] are regestered-Michl. Cresap disputes this--most of land in newly formed Mononghela county, should make inquiries there--receives condolences on death of brother [Gen. Andrew Lewis?]--death of Fielding Lewis--.","Little news regarding Washington's Ohio lands and plantations under Simpson--can't write what he heard in a letter--David Bradford, lawyer, has news of lands, enclosed copy of his letter--recommends Bradford as good agent for Washington's business there--people in Washington's Bottom on Ohio leaving after hearing he is to assert claim--rumor that Washington's land there has been recently surveyed among large tracts by Pa. People for sale in Philadelphia--people should be warned of a fraud--leaves west as soon as his [Lewis'] land is surveyed.","Incloses draft of a deed to be executed by Col. Bassett--will accomplish his business at next general court.","Wishes to clear up title to land bought from father [Sam. Washington]--originally bought from Col. Phil. Pendleton, and title still in Washington's hand--will be at sweet springs when Washington visits his plantation.","Writes by naval officer going to Philadelphia--fatigues of passage to West Indies and here reduced health--hopes to benefit from more settled climate of this place--ships leaving--sends letters to Mrs. Washington and Fanny Bassett by ship for Norfolk.","Affairs of Dismal Swamp Co.--letters from Mr. Jamason, chief manager--intends to advertise meeting in Richmond in Oct.--will Washington do this instead, for greater effect?--agrees to sale of their partnership lands.","His are only letters which have \"... communicated information of my friends.\"--hopes George Washington has recovered from reported sickness--was very ill after passage, and recovers slowly--Physician in Charleston will probably bleed him to relieve pain in head--will remain til April--always tries to act honorably--thanks for money--will return by water which is cheaper--gratitude to his uncle--can't procure acorns and seeds he wants as \"they fall from the Trees early in November.\"--transplanted 50 or 60 of Magnolia and a number of the live Oak to bring with him--\"Miller's description of the Magnolia cannot be two highly embellished--there is a Species of them called the bay Laurel but none that I have yet heard of under the denomination of the Umbrella, from the discription I have had of it, it will not answer Your purpose I presume, as it is said not to exceed the height of 6 or 7 feet--it may rather be considered a shrub.\"","Major Washington has remained with them since January, and though he wishes he could say his health was improved by the Southern climate, he fears \"his disorder is too inflexible to be remov'd by mere Change of Climate.\"","Lists number of shares owned by individuals, including G. Washington, 1 share.","Bill for plank and shingles, total amount £87.9.0.","Acknowledges receipt of a gross of bottles (probably rye whiskey) and discusses the purchasing of shares of Potomac Company stock.","John informs George that during a recent visit to Mount Vernon a \"great Coat of yours\" and book became mixed-up with his own belongings. John then discusses one of George Washington's notable entrepreneurial activities - the breeding of mules. Seeking to emulate his brother, John suggests that George send one of his \"Jack Asses\" to Bushfield, John's plantation, to breed with his mares.","Jefferson requests information about David Bushnell's \"submarine navigation\" experiments during the American Revolution.","Sends him live oaks plants and acorns of live oak and water oak--also seeds and plants of laurel tree.","Account from April 1786 - Dec. 1788, for various medicines and spices.","Glad to receive news of Mt. Vernon--will enquire about a she-ass--the Secretary and General Nelson most likely to have one--Mr. Bassett gave him box to convey safely to Mt.Vernon--not finished copying letters--will return soon--thanks him for kind invitation [to live at Mt. Vernon as manager ?] and hopes he will be equal to the job-- \"... my experience in business but illy qualifies me for embarking on it, but under Your direction and from your example I flatter myself I shall derive insight, and I must hope that my attention and integrity will in some degree make amends for my deficiencies.\"--wrote to inform him of act passed in Richmond to discharge interest certificates on all Loan office warrants issued by the state--Dr. Lamey [Le Mayeur?] to deliver this and shoes--lots in Fredericksbg not sold.","Autograph document signed, fragment, endorsed \"Rect. No. 149 Walker Blunt Block Maker\".Bill for £1.3.0.Receipted on April 14, 1786 by Washer Blunt; Endorsed on back by [the officers of the Potomac Company] George Washington, John Fitzgerald and George Gilpin.","Thornton writes to request G.W. to send any papers dealing with Hight [Jost Hite] land, which he bought of his father [Sam. Washington] and is now up for litigation, if turned out, will have to move house he's begun to other of his lands adjoining this.","This agreement between George Washington and Penelope French secured for his use the last piece of property he added to his Mount Vernon estate, a parcel that would become part of Union Farm. French, who had a life in interest in the land and buildings, also leased to Washington the use of twenty-one enslaved people including \"Will, Paschal, Paul, Abraham, Sabine, Rosanna, Daphne, Lucy, Delia, Grace, Tom, Isaac, Robert, Moses, Julius, Spencer, Nancy, Celia, Nell, Mitty, and Lett\", and three young children not named. The agreement stipulated that Washington must ensure the enslaved were \"clothed and fed in the same manner as slaves usually are within this commonwealth and shall not be removed and worked out of the said county of fairfax\", and is \"unreasonably worked or neglected in sickness or treated within humanity\", they would be returned to French.","Thanks to Washington for letter [offering him and Fanny a portion Mt. Vernon land and the stewardship of Mt. Vernon, thus relieving Washington of many duties]--\"Both Fanny and myself are happier in this family than we could be in any other, or I am persuaded in a house of our own, ...\"","Sends wagon down with spelts [wheat-like grain]--one bag spilled-rest sent to care of Wm. Hartshorn in Alexandria--has engaged part of the Poland oats Washington wants and will procure more.","Thanks for timber near Rectertown--unable to come see him because of \"distressed situation\"--clear of debts in Fairfax--sends son with letter--can Washington employ him (son) or get him into business?","Concern over Washington's letter--insists he realizes importance of good education and strives for it--never lets dress or pleasure intervene--does not intend to follow example of his brother Ferdinand.","Williams' bond is counter-signed by William Kerchival. Latter part of document tells of the seizing of Williams' property by the deputy sheriff for not paying rent as bound.","Receipt for £13.2.6 on July 16, 1787 in Washington's hand, signed by Craig. Bill for 6 weeks board for two servants at 25/ each, plus balance of old account--total £13.15.","Has seen coach painter and quotes prices for painting, gilding, etc. the chariot--this is for varnishing coach body and surface polished, with no varnish to be added later--a cheaper mode is painting first and varnishing later--work will take 4-5 weeks--has made no contract with him, nor mentioned names--cannot give price of lining since coach-maker is away--a postscript gives price of lining as £3 exclusive of cloth and lace--quotes price and yardage of lace and cloth.","Receipt from Joseph Cook [Cooke], a Philadelphia jeweler and silversmith, to George Washington for one gold watch chain with an engraved 'cypher' as well as a velvet ribbon. The total sum listed is £9.7.3. Docketed in Washington's writing and dated August 10, 1787. Autograph document signed, with Washington autograph, 1 page.","Invoice to George Washington from R. Sprigg. Receipted for stud fees of mules.","Incloses copy of account requested--will send account from Mr. Payne--is looking for father's [Fielding Lewis] paper of money payable and receivable from Washington--wants lands sold which father owned with Washington--if possible before he goes west this summer--how much can he get for shares in Dismal Swamp Co.?--has Washington heard of plan to drain it?","Lt. [Bezaleel] How[e], who intends to enter an enterprize to some part of the Spanish settlements on the shores of [So?] America, desires a letter from Washington, stating he was an officer of the New Hampshire line and in the Guards--Trumbull recommends him to be a man \"of probity \u0026 honor\".","Begs financial aid--unfortunate marriage ruined him--married again, but can't get wife's inheritance yet--father refuses to help--rented a house in Greensvill \"in this state\" and has to keep a poor tavern--asks for land in Dismal Swamp to live on--will take care of Washington's business there.","Letter discussing Washington's previous note inquiring if Thomas Lewis would serve as his land agent.","Political situation in Conn.--Gen'l Assembly of Conn. passing resolves for organizing Congress under new constitution--will appoint electors in Jan., \"this appointment the Assembly have retained in their own power - thinkg it more likely to be exercised with judgment \u0026 discretion than it would be to be entrusted in the hands of the people at large\"--Senators elected--Representatives to be chosen by people--mentions circular letter from N.Y. state convention--few discordant notes in Conn. assembly--no disagreement over president, but over vice-president--desires Bowdoin for office, since Adams is talked of for Supreme Court--asks after [David] Humphreys.","Asks Washington's advice and aid--his father's estate [John A. Washington] is in danger of being sued by Dr. Stewart for nonpayment of a bond--this was given to aid uncle Sam [Washington] and now Charles, [Sam's executor] won't pay--doesn't want to sue uncle Chas.--Nancy [Anne Blackburn, his wife] sends love--mares being brought down, will pay for season.","Bushrod to move to Alexandria--can't keep up plantation and practice law too--prefers law--can sell land and negroes to discharge debts due from his father's estate--has rented his land on advantageous terms--Mother will remain at Bushfield--desires Washington's approval--bearer, Mr. Packet goes to Alexandria to inquire about rent of houses.","Conn requests that Washington pay the bearer (John Middleton) 3 pounds \"which the Revd Mr. D. Griffith subscribed for you towards repairing the Church etc.\" Receipted and witnessed by Ricahrd Burnet Walker on verso.","Encloses Mr. Cowper's letter respecting N. Carolina land--Mr. Cowper only one who wants land and can pay for it--desires Washington to agree to sell to Cowper because estate of [Fielding Lewis] needs money from sale of lands to pay debts--he leaves for Kentucky next week, and cannot bargain further--has found bill for £50 drawn by executors of Wm. Armistead.","Declines with thanks Washington's offer of a house rent free [in Alexandria ?]--has no office or outbuildings--might be unhealthy--glad Washington approves of decision to give up farming--conscious of competition legal in Alexandria--he and Nancy [Ann, wife] will be at Mt. Vernon after Christmas.","Armistead's Bill of exchange--made no fixed price in offer of Carolina land to Mr. Cowper--asked what it is worth--has heard land is in bad shape and may be sold for taxes--Mr. Riddick and Mr. Godwin attend to paying this--other land bought not assessed--maybe hard to find land in Kentucky--will give Washington best intelligence of it he can.","Bond of £1000 for 5000 acres of land in Kentucky.","\"For putting in Buckwheat. Receipted by Peter Pool with an \"\"X\"\" mark.\"","This is a petition to George Washington requesting a pardon of Margaret Stone. Citing the facts that Stone is about forty years old, mother of seven children, and it is her first offense, the undersigned [including Lund Washington and Peyton Randolph] request a pardon.","Thanks for kind offer, but had already rented an office--will repair [Washington's] stable for use--accepts offer of hay--hard to get it and expensive in [Alexandria].","Expresses thanks for Washington's goodness--realizes bad condition of their estate--great need for clothes--have a servant stop by Mr. Hanson's for some things to be repaired.","Thanks for unmerited kindness and attention--will pay respects at Mt. Vernon before Washington leaves for N.Y.--sure he will accept the presidency despite preference for Mt. Vernon--\"... it is the general opinion of the Friends to the New Government, that if you decline being at the head of it, It never can, or will take effect\"--returns to London in a few months where he does business under the firm of Donald \u0026 Burton.","Explains inability to answer sooner--will see the land he mentions and give his idea of its value. [This is probably land Washington was considering buying from John Dandridge in Gloucester County.]","Reports that his nephew Lund Washington, heard in Stafford County that people were saying \"we shoud have a very pretty President at the head of our new Government one who had pd of his Debts within the time of the war with paper money altho it had been lent to him in specia.\"--Col. [George] Mason responsible--believes Mason's son-in-law started it.","Washington's letter to him delayed--Gen. Nelson's illness--has seen land Washington is interested in buying--encloses sketch of it taken from old survey--description of land--4 mi. from Gloucester C.H.--\"a good, not a fine piece of land\"--[Sketch of land is enclosed].","2 copies - one retained copy in Warner Lewis' hand. Another contemporary copy in another hand with the docket, \"From Warner Lewis Esqr. 11 March 1789 (Copy). Original sent to John Dandridge Esqr. 26th March 1789\".","2 copies - one retained copy in Warner Lewis' hand. Another contemporary copy in another hand with the docket, \"From Warner Lewis Esqr. 11 March 1789 (Copy). Original sent to John Dandridge Esqr. 26th March 1789\".","In answer to letter of 26th Inst, mentions caution regarding getting ready--is prepared to go with mother and Mrs. Willis on Thurs, or Fri. to Mt. Vernon--remains there till the horses return for his Aunt--hopes to find him at Mt. Vernon when he arrives.","Unable as yet to get information on lands Washington is interested in--goes to New Orleans in 2 weeks--\"I have seen a very extrordinary publication in a Fredericksburg Paper wherin mention is made of Gen. W-ks-n [James Wilkinson ?] having prepared a fleet of 25 Boats some of them armed with three Pounders and maned with 150 men who intend fighting their way down the Mississippi into the Gulph of Mexico. It is very extrordinary how such a report coud have taken its rise as Ge. W-ks-n is now here and intends down the River at the same time as I do, with only five or six Tobacco [ ] instead of 25 armed Boats.\"--sends some \"pecaun\" nuts from New Orleans--Indians doing mischief--but lands settling fast despite scalpings--price of corn--returns to Mt. Vernon in August.","Solicits money from Washington for erection of a Methodist Episcopal church in Alexandria--contributions have been slow--names prominent Alexandrians who have contributed--wishes him a good journey to the north.","PA list of accounts addressed to His Excellency Gen. Washington Esq. from the firm of Pope and Cadle, who sold lace, silk, and other hosiery at 12 William Street, New York. The document shows that on April 30, the day of his inauguration, Washington purchased 3 hat tassels. In May, he purchased 3 pairs of white silk hose and 28 yards livery lace. A note at the bottom states that one pair of hose was for Tobias Lear, who paid for them separately.","It is likely that the hat tassels purchased on Inauguration Day were for Giles and Paris, enslaved men who rode and drove the horses that pulled Washington's carriage.","Delivered his letter and package to Mrs. Washington--has arranged for Mrs. Washington's trip to N.Y.--hired [Gabriel] Van Horn \u0026 Co. to drive her--tries to allay her fears at driving with strange horses and coachman--gives charges for trip.","Mr. Fenwick, bears a gift of a small 2-deck ship which will act as a chimney piece of a large room before a looking glass.","He is sending a sermon preached a year ago which is appropriate today--\"When you removed from my house, your goodness allowed me to be conversant in your family as a domestic for some months, before the College was removed to Concord\".--lauds Washington's religious attitudes and Christian behavior.","Receipt for inoculating fruit trees.","According to Washington's directions he has pd. Col. Hooe £700 in part of debt due heirs of Co. Colville by Th. Montgomerie, Adam Stewart and Cumberland Wilson--will make payments of £500 and £250 soon--\"The Laws both of Maryland \u0026 Virginia authorized me to pay current money at the par of exchange in discharge of Sterling Debts and in the manner Col. Hooe received his money.\"","He has been down the Ohio--found a settlement on the Kanawa under James Neal of Frederick County, who patented 2200 A.--he persuaded them they had no right to the land, since it was in center of land surveyed for officers of Washington's old Va. regt. [Fr. \u0026 Ind. War]--they agree to buy it cheap if it will be sold, because their settlement has increased value greatly of land--people won't settle unless there's a settlement already there--he has power of attorney to make a settlement for Neal.","Mares such as Washington wants can be had for £25 specie--doesn't know cost of sending them to Virginia--his commission for procuring them would be 10%.","Requests loan of about £300 to pay outstanding debts on estate of Mr. Aylett, his wife's first husband [she was Elizabeth Dandridge Aylett Henley, Mrs. Martha Washington's sister]--will give land and negroes as security.","Expresses gratitude for \"your powerful friendship\" in appointment of Mr. Meredith.","Received intimation this morning from Gen. Lincoln, so renewed request made in Philadelphia.","£11.5.0 for shoeing horses, \"a new handel \u0026 ring for a fork,\" and \"to drogs an doctren the whet hors head\".","Betty writes that George Augustine Washington, Bushrod and Corbin are there to help settle Mary Washington's estate--Bushrod says she's to have no part of the slaves [of Mary Washington's estate]--discusses division of her property--doctor's bills high--Col. Ball thinks crops will pay off debts of estate. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","Has purchased 2 bay mares for Washington--sends them down next week--with good care, they will be satisfactory next year.","He was manager for Col. George Mercer's estate in Frederick County when it was sold by Washington--Jas. Mercer kept scolding him and complaining of bad management of farms--Mr. Snickers had written letter to Jas. Mercer maligning his conduct--Capt. Ed. Snickers nailed up his cornhouse door and threatened to serve a writ on him--he was going to bring suit against Mr. Mercer for this treatment, but the war intervened--before war, tried to settle dispute but Mercer refused and he brought suit--sends Washington copy of affadavit--Washington, he is informed, means to bring suit against him for damage--lists a number of questions, seeking testimony of Washington in the suit against Mercer.","Has recorded deed of the land in Gloucester to Washington for the £800 offered.","Waited until recess of Congress to bother Washngton with another letter--the Gloucester county land, is not worth £800--John Nicholson of Gloucester is interested in leasing the land on back creek [sic]--Nicholson has asked several questions about the land so passes them on to Washington.","Written at Wilmington, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. The letter expresses the author's laudatory and religious feelings about Washington. This letter was presumably once in the Washington papers.","Seeks settlement for payment for his services as manager of Col. George Mercer's plantations in Frederick County--will acceed to arbitration--puts queries to Washington on his management of the farms, the answers will be put as proof--claims Col. Ed. Snickers cast aspersions on his character--sends letter to Clerk of district court of Fredericksburg.","She is sick in strange city and begs food for self and fatherless child--late husband (Col. John White's) acct. can't be settled until Congress meets--Col. Alexander Hamilton knows her character and situation.","She suffers in prison without heat or bed, with her child, Kitty White--deceased husband's (Col. John White's) daughter has had her imprisoned to give an account of his property which wouldn't pay his debts--she cannot give security until she can write to Georgia and explain the business.","Glad he's returned safely from eastern tour--breeding mares extremely hard to come by--only the wealthy have them and they prize them highly--Adam Reigart is looking in Lancaster Cty, Mr. Baltzer Spangler searching in the county--will try to send mares to Mt. Vernon before Jan.--compliments to Mr. Lewis and rest of family.","Letter signed by Fenwick Mason and addressed to His Excellency George Washington Esq. President of the United States of America. It refers to various wines ordered by the President for entertaining, including \"26 dozen claret and 12 dozen vins de grave.\"","Bill of lading for \"dix huit Caisses de Vin en bouteille\"--shipped aboard the ship \"Le Jean Jacques de St. Malo,\" captain Le Grand.","Encloses a copy of letter from Adam Reigart--sorry so many difficulties have been encountered in finding mares--Mr. Spangler's report not favorable either--has engaged another man--will remain at home 3 or 4 weeks--will write Mr. Miller, mentioned in Reigart's letter--Mrs. Reigart's death and daughter's illness.","Explains why his brother wrote Washington twice on same subject--he [brother] goes to Berkeley to try to discover documents to defend title to his land--Bushrod apologizes for not writing, but injured his hand badly--apologizes for applying for federal job [district attorney of Va.], had thought Supreme Court made nominations, not the president, and he realizes position Washington was put in--congratulations of the season.","Bill for shoeing horses and for bottles of ointment during period Jan. 11-June 15 1790.","At Mr. Nicholson's request, Warner sends a copy of a letter he wrote several months ago, supposing the first was lost in the mail.","Meteorological account--work done on each farm, giving division of labor--work days lost by sickness--stock on each farm--work of ditchers, coopers, and joiners and carpenters--amount of grain ground at mill. Includes putting up post and rail fence around the vineyard.","A list of furniture, including sofas, mirrors, chairs, draperies, miscellaneous small furnishings, lamps, china (Sevres). Used in the New York house; total £665.14.6.","[John?] Fairfax wants higher wages than £25 per annum [as overseer]--will probably leave at end of year--difficulty in finding reliable overseers for the salary--thinks Mr. [James] Bloxham's wages (£40) too high--he's not any better than any overseer in the country--suspects him of embezzling funds from ferriages--Fairfax would like to have Bloxham's job at the high salary, but G.A.W. has discouraged him--but he's a good overseer--recommends removing James from carpentering house to act as an overseer--white overseers expensive--remove Davy to Dogue Run and Will to Muddy Hole--hasn't told the Farmer [Bloxham] yet of plans to oust him--G.A.W. goes to Berkeley for his health--wheat and tobacco crops--flour ground and the prices it will bring--new bolting cloth in place, will enable superfine flour to be made--Mr. Wilson to send his corn to the mill--prices in Alexandria high--will increase crops of pease, potatoes, carrots as Washington desires--Ehler appears industrious and able [German gardner]--\"I have replaced in the Shrubberies the Dogwood Red Bud Sasafrass Laurel and Crabapples - the Ivy have almost entirely died under both walls - among the shrubs some of these shall be interspersed\"--Muse's account with Washington--very cold weather endangers grain crops--barley has suffered much.","For colouring and bordering 2 rooms and mending one room £8.5.0.","Meteorological Account--work done on each farm, giving division of labor--work days lost by sickness--stock increase and decrease for each farm--work of ditchers, coopers, joiners and carpenters--amount of grains ground at mill. Includes \"lathing and shingling the shed of the Barn Yard.\"","Paid account to Porter \u0026 Ingraham, after satisfying himself they were valid--will no more let mares or jennets be taken away from Mt. Vernon before being paid for breeding with Jacks--rest of mares from Mr. Zantzinger have come--encloses his letters [see letters of March 9 \u0026 14, P. Zantzinger to G.A.W.]--is making inquiries for person to take Fairfax's place as overseer--son of James DeNeil is no good in job at Dr. Stuart's--Mr. Gevins is good, but wants his own plantation when Fitzhugh lets him go--has had application from Anthony Whiting, an Englishman, who seems to know the whole business but wants 40 Guineas--gave Gen. Cadwallader as reference--has given Mr. Bloxham his notice and he wants to leave immediately--Davy doesn't want to go to Dogue Run as overseer--pleads his recent jaundiced condition as reason--Will not as good as Davy, but considers him for Muddy Hole--gives number of hogsheads of tobacco prized--Gardener [Ehler] laments no cabbage seed came with other seeds and buckwheat from Biddle--he's fond of flowers but promises to attend to more practical things--\"The posts which stood against the Barn, at the Mansion house I had put within shortly after you left Home.\"--too wet to complete fencing at Deep Run--when Bishop Green went away, secured the house--they are living at place of Col. McCarty's where Mrs. Barnes formerly lived--dampness delays and hampers sowing--a severe sickness among horses and mules--fluctuating wheat prices--sold all on hand, gives prices taken.","Hasn't written him since he left because he's so busy--asks her uncle to please send her a guitar [\"gettar\"], as all the young ladies are learning music, and it is very simple to learn--a man named Tracy teaches the gettar and harpsichord lessons--hears he and aunt are coming home this summer.","One page of accounts between the President's household in New York and local confectioner Joseph Corre. Includes purchases of macaroni, bitter almonds, caraway seed, and ice cream. On April 15, the President's household purchased \"dinner drest,\" when John and Abigail Adams, John Jay, and Thomas Jefferson dined with him. \"Dinner drest\" was ordered again on April 29 when Washington dined with a group of senators.","Signed by Joseph Corre and docketed on verso.","Received his assent to agreement between Dr. Stuart and Alexander on Custis estate--glad it's to be compromised even if injurious to Custis estate--had Custis paid in legal currency, transaction would have been legal--high court of chancery may put price anywhere from £48,000 to £8,000--if the higher figure, would ruin the estate for the Custis children--Col. George Mason considers his appointment an insult, because he never approved of the govt.--but Mr. Hector Ross thinks Mason's acrimony against the Constitution is much abated--Mason dislikes \"pomp \u0026 parade\" in N.Y.--\" ... swearing by G-d that if the President was not an uncommon Man we should soon have the Devil to pay. but hoped \u0026 indeed did not fear so long as it pleased God to keep him at the Head - but it would be out of the power of those Damnd monarchical fellows with the Vice president, \u0026 the Women to ruin the nation.\"--prices high in Alexandria and farmers making money--law passed moving court from Alexandria but another to be passed moving it back--Roger West thrown out of Assembly--Lund's eyes very bad--snowing hard now--wheat crops looking good--describes Washington's stand of wheat at field at Morris, Frenches and the Ferry--hopes to see Washington and Mrs. Washington in summer at Mt. Vernon--\"No person has an idea but that you must remain at the head of the Government so long as you Live. Which I pray God may be with some degree of Comfort and satisfaction to yourself, for I have no doubt but your fatigue, trouble \u0026 vexation is very great.\"","Report of the death of her son Lawrence's first wife (Susannah Edmundson) in child-birth. Settlement of Mary Ball Washington's estate. Asks about her son, Robert, who was serving as Washington's personal secretary.","Blacksmith's bill for shoeing General Washington's horses and making a bolt for a [coach]--part itemized, part lumped together: \"To shoeing \u0026 repairing shoes \u0026c of 11 horses for 2 months ... \"--included are \"Two charges for shoeing a gray mare not entered ... being for T. Lear.\" Receipted by Cliland on September 27.","Report of work done on each farm during the week, including report of amount of grain ground at mill, sickness among negroes, increase and decrease in cattle, work of ditchers. Autograph document, 4 pages, in hand of G. A. Washington, docketed by George Washington, \"From Maj. Geo. A. Washington 20th Aug. 1790,\" docketed in another hand \"Report Aug. 1790 Mt. Vernon,\" laminated, watermark (F. Hayes \u0026 crown over encircled heraldic device).","Safe arrival of Will--expected him home at Mt. Vernon sooner--his great anxiety to do right in Washington's affairs--considering moving Anthony Whiting to place occupied by Fairfax when he goes--estimate of Whiting's capabilities and character--Garner [Wm. Gardener, overseer of the River Plantation?] is leaving too, wants higher wages--Mr. Gwin in Alexandria has recommended a young boy of respectable family to take Garner's place--he has had no experience--no family--George A. Washington disagrees with Washington's theory of having all married men--cheaper to have single one--work terms of new overseer--wheat and buckwheat--corn seed sent from New York good--corn crop--\"... a piece of wood of the kind and dimensions you denoted shall be prepared ...\"--very little ice left--Peter and Godfrey busy with small odd jobs--mares in pasture are mischievous and troublesome--terrible rain storm and winds delay work--corn broken down--weather warm until yesterday--very cool--red corn George Washington sent destroyed by insects, dying in the hill--pumpkin seed from Col. Platt's prizes he thinks will flourish.","For a newspaper subscription--\"To Sub to Daily Advn. from the 1st May 17[illegible] [to] this day is 1 Year \u0026 4 months @48[illegible] To Advr [illegible] £4.[illegible].\"","Meteorological account -- work done on each farm, giving division of labor -- work days lost by sickness -- stock increase and decrease -- work of ditchers, coopers, joiners and carpenters -- amount of grain ground at mill. Includes work on new barn and stables at Mansion House.","Meteorological account -- work done on each farm, giving division of labor -- work days lost by sickness -- stock increase and decrease -- work of ditchers, coopers, joiners and carpenters -- amount of grain ground at mill. Includes work on new barn and stables at Mansion House.","Washington's sister mentions his recent trip to Rhode Island, inquires about his health, and reports her health problems. She would like to visit Mount Vernon before the Washingtons return to Philadelphia; invites them to visit her. Mentions items left to Washington in their mother's will; the accounts of the estate will be settled soon.","In hand of George Augustine Washington and includes; Meteorological account--work done on each farm giving division of labor--work days lost by sickness--stock increase and decrease--work of ditchers and coopers, joiners and carpenters--amount of grain ground at mill. Mentions making stalls in the sheds of the new barn; also, putting up a post and rail fence to enclose cow-house.","George A. Washington writes about how he didn't write sooner because George Washington had just left Mt. Vernon -- will be more prompt with reports hereafter -- unable to complete the barn for the stock because of many other jobs for Carpenters \u0026 their illness -- some progress made on barn.","Account with David Clark in Philadelphia for repairing the coach, harnesses, halters, and reins over a period of several years.","Receipt for £50 from George Washington by George [Augustine] Washington's hands--for his donation for year 1790 to school in the Alexandria Academy.","Receipted [April] 12 by John Barnes. Account for Feb. 21 and April 2 for Best Bourbon Coffee, amounting to £8.15.4.","A bond detailing a loan agreement between De Barth and Washington. Signed by Washington, De Barth, Peter Miller, and Tobias Lear.","Receipted on [June 2] by H. Burgess. Account includes cotton, linens, gause, etc., amounting to £6.19.1.","Writes to know if Washington arrived safe in Philadelphia--weather has been miserable since he left--Mrs. Stuart here at Mount Vernon, waiting to go over the river--Mr. and Mrs. Lund Washington here yesterday--he is worse--veal lights, supposed to help his eyes, have made them worse.","This document is an account of medical calls and treatments at Mount Vernon, mostly to slaves, from 8 March 1791 - 4 Nov. 1791. \"Paid in full.\" Part of account, which should begin 17 March 1789, is missing.","Harriot thanks her uncle, George Washington, for his letter with advice, and she will heed it--always grateful to him for his care and attention--Cousin [Fanny B. Washington ?] and Major are going down in country and she will stay with Cousin Lee--when Cousin returns Harriot will help her keep house--Mrs. Stuart still here.","This document consists of a listing of the various tenements in Berkeley, Frederick, Fauquier, and Loudon Counties, the location of them, the present tenants, length of lease, and whether tenants were paid up.","Gives partial list of Washington's tenants in Fauquier County with detailed description of status of land they lease, plus amount collected for rent due Dec. 25, 1791.","Respecting trespass on Washington's property--Col. Little detected man loading his wagon with hoop poles and discovered many thousands cut--the trespasser is an overseer to Chas. Alexander--probably much trespass on Washington's lands far from eyes of those who care for his land--discusses legal action against them--\"it requires the eyes of Argus to protect property in this neighborhood\"--enclosure to Mrs. Powell [Elizabeth Willing Powel].","Received letter and expresses thanks for appointment--noted contents of letter to Mr. Muse and received from him all the blank leases and ones already executed with precise accounting of the rents due--great difficulty in collecting rents in Fauquier and Loudon Counties, Virginia--few improvements made there--Berkeley tenants paid rents quickly and have made many improvements--\"Most of those who hold Leases for lives have satisfied me that the lives are still in existance - Others again are uncertain, and say the lives are in Kentucky or Georgia - They have all agree'd to produce certificates of this truth from respectable authority.\"--Amount of rental exceeds what G.A. Washington led him to expect--10% will amply repay him for services--should finish rental rolls shortly--deep snow has prevented communication between Alexandria and this County--Mrs. Lewis has been ill--late fright caused \"premature increase of our family\".","Harriot hopes he arrived safely in Philadelphia--she desires a guitar (\"guittar\") preferably one with keys and strings both--\"they are easier to learn to play on, and not so easy to be out of order, but if one with keys is dearer than without, I shall be much obleiged to you for one with strings.\"--will be easy to learn to play--Mrs. Bushrod Washington has offered to teach her.","For the carriage of a trunk by stage to Philadelphia 12/.","Has decided to try the water at the springs and delay his return to Mt. Vernon a fortnight in struggle to regain his health, unless he hears something unfavorable from Mount Vernon--physician in the county doubts that he is consumptive--his head very disordered by rheumatic or nervous complaints--sends the letter by gentleman to Frederick Town [Winchester].","Received his favor by Howell--deep apologies for not sending his share of money from Mr. Cowper--Lewis used it to extricate himself from difficulties brought about by a bond he signed, but has now the money to send George Washington--will give Howell the money and give account of sale of land--denies he meant to go to Kentucky without paying money.","Has been indisposed--will take Harriot Washington to live with her this winter if she comes well supplied with clothes--last time she was there, Harriot often couldn't appear in public because of a lack of clothes--she (Betty) cannot advance any to her because she is supporting 3 grandchildren and may have more--Fielding very distressed--\"his children would go naked if it was not for the assistance I give him\"--her family has been very sickly this fall--goes to visit daughter Betty Carter in Albemarle--change of air may help--will return in a few weeks.","Sends copy of Mr. Cowper's account--payments not up to date--had expected to have Howell bring Washington full amount of money due him, but was disappointed in sum promised by Col. Fontain--will send it all within a few weeks--Howell brings £212.6.5 1/2--will substitute another bond for one of Dr. French's on which payment not received.","On the subject of George Washington's resignation and whether he really would be as happy in retirement as doing good for his country.","Clendinen introduces, to Washington, King Dequen, leader of the Kascashas, and expresses the chief's intent to prevail \"upon the Chiefs of Many [Indian] Nations to Travel with him to you,... Hoping that we may all become the Same people. Firmly United to Each Others Interests.\"","Rental for 1792 on lands in Berkeley, Frederick, Loudoun and Fauquier Counties,--lists tenants and amounts paid--arrearages for years 1791 \u0026 1792--a note by Lewis explains \"The above arrearages have been collected by the Sheriffs and no Executions returned. I have had them fined, and am to have a final settlement of accounts this week.\"","This documents records the accounts of tenants in Berkley, Frederick, and Fauquier Counties.","Will leave tomorrow to carry out Washington's instructions regarding purchasing Major Harrison's land in Fairfax County adjoining the mill tract--doesn't think the land is very valuable--thanks Washington for horse.","Major Harrison of Loudon now has decided not to sell land--seems an honest man--he will get rid of tenants, but must wait until next Fall--title is not clear and he refuses general warrantee--he wants 40 shillings per acre--wants to wait until Congress adjourns in the Spring and Washington comes to Virginia, for Harrison believes that Washington knows more about the title than he does.","Autograph document, in hand of Anthony Whitting, docketed by G.W., laminated, (not examined for watermark).Papers of George Washington - Reel#2. Meteorological account -- work done on each farm, giving division of labor -- work days lost by sickness -- stock increase and decrease -- work of ditchers and coopers -- amount of grain ground at mill. Also a list of the weights of River plantation hogs and remaining mill hogs. A-283.96 ; A-283.","A report of recent work done at Washington's Mount Vernon estate: Digging and planting, cuttings of weeping willow, cleaning and leveling nursery in vineyard, planting fruit trees and leveling gravel walk, gathering haws [red berries of hawthorn].","This document is a report of the recent work done at George Washington's Mount Vernon estate: Spinning, yarn and stocking yarn, making shirts, stockings. Work done by 10 women, all named.","Report on recent work done at George Washington's Mount Vernon estate: Framing and raising corn house, drawing shingles, making brackets, putting axle tree to carts, mending flax brake and hemp brake -- jointing shingles, making pins, painting, etc. Fragment, docketed by George Washington.A note at end of report, \"I will answer your letter by my nex Report.\"","Washington's farm manager reports the bad conduct of Thos. Green, carpenter -- will not use delegated authority concerning Green, because realizes he is necessary -- good men are hard to come by -- suggests an addition of carpenters, or estate will be a long time in improving -- mentions all the buildings that need to be built or repaired -- wishes farms to look neat -- will put up fences and gates -- suggests moving post and rail fence at Dogue Run to make meadow correspond to fields -- new corn house going up at River farm -- will move Rich's house to Muddy Hole, for David's house likely to be blown down by high wind -- engaged planks and scantling for [Dogue Run] barn from Mr. Kenzie -- Green keeps sawyers about the corn house -- poor Maj. Washington cannot recover, but he doesn't consider himself fatally ill -- G.A. Washington desires him to continue building on his house -- has treated Whitting like a brother -- will keep carpenters on G.A. Washington's house until they run out of work and he will order no more scantling -- has planted hedges of honey locust, French furz, and cedar berries, but sheep eat them -- need nettle fences on each side of hedge to enable it to grow -- hedges must be given much care to grow -- advises English thorn imported for live fences and estimates cost -- Lombardy and weeping willow cuttings planted about the Mansion house fences -- River plantation will be hard to fence -- Mr. Stuart advises water fences there -- a batteau is needed for this -- should it be built in Alexandria or by one of carpenters? -- Mr. Butler and he can carry on the hedging and fencing, including the night work -- grubbing proceeds to line of locust trees below Vineyard -- will make it a year of fencing -- little wool to spin -- spinning sewing thread and candlewick of tow -- Caroline unwell -- bled her -- trouble with Charlotte -- whipped and refuses to work -- claims she hasn't been whipped for 14 years -- will try to make seine twine -- deer destroying trees at mansion house, especially mulberry -- ice house not filled -- Dr. Stuart and young man managing Custis estates take plough to White House to use as pattern -- Mr. Ring present manager -- shorts from mill can be ground over as ship stuff or fed to cattle -- high price of flour in Alexandria.","Concerning her sons Robert and Howell who were with the President in Philadelphia, and her niece, Harriot, who was living with her in Fredericksburg. Also inquires about the price of wheat.","Meteorological account of weather at Mount Vernon -- work done on each farm, giving division of labor -- work days lost by sickness -- stock increase and decrease -- work of ditchers, and coopers -- amount of grain ground at mill -- Also, \"clearing the second Vista.\" -- At end in hand of George Washington is an itemized account of sheep and lambs at each farm. Autograph document, in hand of Anthony Whitting, laminated, 4 pages, docketed by George Washington, watermark.","Report of recent work done at Mount Vernon by 4 men in the gardens: Wheeling gravel and dung into the garden; cutting wood lost by snow; dressing hemp.","Report of work recently accomplished at Mount Vernon by 8 named women: Spinning hemp, stocking yarn and shoe thread; making shirts, sheets and shift, knitting stockings. Fragment, docketed by George Washington.","Report of work recently accomplished at Mount Vernon by 8 named women: Spinning hemp, stocking yarn and shoe thread; making shirts, sheets and shift, knitting stockings.","Report of recent carpentry work done at Mount Vernon: Getting new logs \u0026 gutter piece \u0026 shingles for roof \u0026 chimney of overseers house at Muddy Hole -- \"straching\" the well rope \u0026 fixing it to well -- preparing plow -- \"to drawing the brick kill at dogue Runn\" -- mending shoes -- drawing and jointing shingles -- \"to trying up stuff for Bench plains.\"","Drenching rains, fields flooded, mill race broke again, roads almost impassable--Tayler little to be confided in, has kept horse since the Major is away--mill has plenty of wheat--will try to straighten fence from Manley Bridge to the Mill--snows gone, wheat not damaged, but freezing would cause covering of ice--fences and gates can't go in such wet ground--too wet to paint buildings--mixing paints--will let Green have corn--asks whether to continue work on Major Washington's building--Burwell Bassett says Mrs. Fanny Washington will not go to housekeeping--two ships just passed, will probably take flour from Alexandria--Charles' toe may have to be taken off--has called for Dr. Craik--Caroline made a shift for Sarah Flatfoot--2 sheets cut from Oznaburgh linen for there is no change of them while washing.","Just returned from Westmoreland--denies neglect of Washington's business--would have written had there been further developments in the case--Mr. Lee informed Mr. Hooe of judgement, but no injunction has been applied for--concludes with greetings from Nancy.","In hand of Anthony Whitting, docketed by George Washington including; Report on recent work done at Mount Vernon's several farms: Work done on each farm, giving division of labor -- work days lost by sickness -- stock increase and decrease -- work of ditchers and coopers -- amount of grain ground at mill.","Report on recent work done at Mount Vernon by 9 men and 3 boys: Hanging a gate, repairing fishing boat, dressing timber, giving sizes and amounts of timber -- sawing timber, hauling timber, digging brick earth and making brick yard -- painting -- making a batto [batteaux] for fishing.","This report is on recent work done at Mount Vernon by 4 men: Planting evergreen, cleaning, digging, sowing and planting.","Report of recent work done at George Washington's Mount Vernon estate by 8 women: Spinning tow, \"sown shoe maker Thread,\" stocking yarn, winding twine for seine maker, a shift \u0026 knitting stockings, \"making 13 bax\" [bags?].","Letters were delayed--will meet them at Mt. Vernon early next month--estate in good condition--outstanding debts small--property in Berkeley under ignorant overseer and may have suffered--he hasn't sold the crops there yet--overseer on Fairfax property taking liberties--he has a boat and seine for fishing--Dr. Craik's account discharged by corn and wheat Taylor had for sale--desires to live in Alexandria to enable her children to get better education, but looks to Mr. and Mrs. Washington for the guidance to do this or accept their offer to remain at Mt. Vernon--will continue Mt. Vernon chariot in her service, at their suggestion--\"My dear little Fayette shall be given up to your kind patronage whenever you think proper ...\"--sorry to hear of poor Mr. Anthony Whitting's sickness--will leave April 1 for Mt. Vernon--requests permission to leave Harriot Washington with Mrs. Betty Lewis while she takes a trip to Berkeley--brothers are busy so she will be accompanied to Mt. Vernon by Mr. Joe Foster.","Letter with advertisement came late but will go in next week's paper--intended to write by Cousin Washington [Fanny Bassett] but her stay was short--Harriot needs hat, gloves, and shoes--keeps exact account of everything bought and will send it to Washington--money sent from Philadelphia bought Harriot a dress for the Birthnight, \"it must of appeard particular had I refused to let her go, and her having nothing fit for that Purpose ...\"--requests a ticket to the Washington lottery.","Hasn't heard from home in 5 months, and has contracted many debts--a Quaker has threatened to prosecute--is a student of medicine under Dr. Rush--has no dependence on anyone--asks for $300 until his father sends him money from Virginia--although he is unknown to George Washington, he believes Washington knew his grandfather (Washington's first cousin, Warner)--asks him not to make known his request.","Thanks Washington for his offer to write his father--his father's allowance to him is adequate, but has had no remittance for 5 months--he isn't extravagant--encloses letter from man to whom he owes 5 months board.","Sickness prevented his visiting Washington's lands on the Potomac and lots at Winchester and Bath--must stay to make harvest now--will inspect lands after sowing corn and wheat--Major Harrison has decided not to sell his lands--he thinks prices will rise--encloses draft on Philadelphia man given for rent by a tenant of Washington's--asks for letter giving information on lots in Winchester.","Report of recent work done in the gardens at the Mount Vernon estate by 4 men \"Klening\" in the yard, gardens and \"winne Yart\".","This Farm Report (work done on Mount Vernon farms during the week Aug. 4-10) includes: Meteorological account -- work done on each farm, giving division of labor -- work days lost by sickness -- stock increase and decrease -- work of ditchers and coopers -- amount of grain ground at mill.","Report of recent work done at Mount Vernon by 10 named women spinning yarn and stocking yarn, washing, sewing breeches, knitting stockings.","Recent work at Mount Vernon by 9 men and 3 boys: Putting up bedstead and furniture for it, mending blinds in parlor and mending locks--mending \"Dutch fan\"--felling and flattening stocks--building walls at Dogue Run--\"Plastering weightwashing \u0026 painting at ye Mansion House\"--mending equipment.","Received letter and bank note--recent rain great service to crops--wheat being sown--oxen and horses sick, cause shortage of plows--machine for gathering heads of clover for seed has been found--haying--planting grass-- sent Washington all pamphlets by Capt. Elwood found in his study.","Thanks Washington for money he sent her--will buy nothing unnecessary--\"Aunt Lewis has a very large family at present and a great deal of company, which makes my cloaths ware out much faster than if I was in the country where any thing would do to ware ...\"--Aunt Betty Lewis sent letters to Bob Lewis--Cousin Lawrence [Lewis?] left to go to Bath.","A stock printed shipping bill on which is recorded in manuscript the arrival from London on board the ship George Barclay, John Collet master, one case containing a harpsichord to be delivered to His Excellency General George Washington, President of the United States. The document is signed at the bottom by Bartholomew Dandridge, Jr., one of Washington's nephews and secretaries. Washington bought the instrument for his wife's granddaughter Nelly (Eleanor Parke Custis) who played it at their residence in the capital city and then later at Mount Vernon.","Urges Washington to pick another city for session of Congress other than Philadelphia, where a fatal sickness rages [yellow fever]--suggests tentatively Baltimore or New York, especially the latter.","Dr. Stuart's visit so short, she fears he may not have examined her husband [Lund Washington] well enough -- Lund doesn't want to go to Philadelphia for examinatin and treatment of cancer, for his eyesight is bad, and medicine affects nerves so he needs complete rest -- he is extremely ill.","Assures Washington he has power to call legislative assembly in another city and at another time--quotes laws and Constitution--fears and jealousies in various quarters over a new meeting place--hears accounts that conditions are improving in Philadelphia now from yellow fever epidemic.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Deals with legacy left her by brother George William Fairfax (d. 1787) -- declines to pay any debts against Mrs. Mildred Washington Bushrod's (d. 1785) estate -- her husband (Warner Washington, 1722-1790) was not a legatee -- her children were, but they are married. Autograph letter signed, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"H. Washington.\"","Thanks her uncle for the money he sent--she goes to stay with cousin Betty Lewis Carter who has recently lost a child--Mrs. Lewis will come to get her if Mrs. Washington stays at Mt. Vernon this winter and wants her to come there.","Mrs. Martha Washington is awaiting President's word to join him in Philadelphia--very apologetic for troubling him, but wonders can another story be added to the house in Alexandria which George Washington has so kindly put at her disposal?","Expresses gratitude of herself and her husband Mr. Lund Washington for George Washington's part in getting Dr. Gates' opinion -- Gates hasn't arrived in Virginia yet -- Lund's condition growing worse all the time -- can only see light.","Has been in Culpeper all winter with Cousin Betty Lewis Carter--desires enough money for silk jacket and pair of shoes to wear to Birth Night Ball.","Enclosed is deed to be reacknowledged in presence of Mr. Rutherford, as the previous copy is now out of date due to the negligence of Dr. Stuart and Col. Ball--just returned from Berkeley County, seeing Washington's tenants and is on his way to Fauquier whence he will write more fully..","Sends her thanks for the bundle containing such pretty things [probably silk jacket and shoes requested by Harriot in letter of 7 January 1794]--Cousin Bob [Robert] Lewis has lost his little boy [William Burnett Lewis, who had died at the end of November 1793].","Betty writes that Harriot is very pleased with items Washington sent to her from Philadelphia--she is very deserving and takes care of her things--two valuable Negro hands have run away, probably to Philadelphia to be free, and Betty asks her brother's advice in the matter--her next year's crops will be negligible unless they can be returned. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","With apologies for taking up his valuable time, Bushrod sends the draft of an answer on a question having to do with the estate of Mr. George William Fairfax. Bushrod is doing well in law practice in Richmond.","Desires linen and dimity to make petticoats and great coat-- her great coat is so small she can't get it on.","Sends her gratitude for package--wishes for money to make great coat, and for tape and thread for linen--would make coat herself but no tailor will cut it out unless he makes it too--Harriot had borrowed 24 shillings from Aunt Betty Lewis, and asks for Washington's help to repay her.","Has had a bad attack of ague and fever, but is now recovered--thanks Washington for present of a mule--heard news of some dying of yellow fever in Philadelphia again this spring--Harriot received money he had sent her.","Bushrod has word of an injunction against Washington in High Court of Chancery--his answer is needed quickly as the Court sits on 12 May--Bushrod will draw it up and send it to Washington to be sworn to. The injunction deals with suit by Henshaw, arising out of settlement of George Mercer's estate in Virginia.","Introduces Mr. Maund to Washington as carrier of this letter--Bushrod gently reminds the president of his recent letter (22 April) requesting an answer about the suit against him by Henshaw, dealing with estate of George Mercer.","Couldn't write to Washington before with information on his rents, tenants, etc. until High Sheriff of the county handed over rental money--they are enclosed herewith--breeding horses and mules--mentions Washington's lots in Winchester and Bath, and suggests exchange of one of Washington's lots on Potomac for one held by a tenant on the Bullskin in Berkeley--should buy out life leases there from tenant John Dimmett--Lewis fears he might lose land Washington gave him in Stafford because of no clear title.","Washington's letter to Robert Lewis will be carried to him by Cousin [Betty?] Carter who travels to Fauquier--Harriot requests money for summer dresses, or as goods are cheaper in Philadelphia, she would be happy if he would buy them there for her--wants him to know that she does mend her clothing and wear it as long as possible.","Again requests some summer dresses--requests permission to go to Philadelphia to visit brother George Steptoe Washington--Aunt Betty Lewis has ague and fever--she and family go to Berkeley soon--wheat crop is bad in Fredericksburg.","Requests Washington's permission to leave Philadelphia and study law in Berkeley--his actions there are always put under worst possible construction--is in debt now and knows Washington will advance him no more money--says his brother will send money to pay his debts and travel to Berkeley--expresses deep gratitude to Washington.","She thanks Washington for money he sent her to buy summer dresses--and reports that all there are sorry to hear of Washington's accident on his way to Mt. Vernon--she hope he's recovered--Aunt Betty Lewis's family has been ill all summer.","Answers questions Washington raised in letters of 18 May and 18 July respecting his lands to be leased or sold--land on Potomac put up for rent--procured tenant for houses in Bath--rental of lot in Winchester--trouble in buying out leases of tenants in Berkeley--land on Difficult Run--Mr. Muse allowed transfers of leases--money for rents--use of rents to buy out leases of tenants.","Happy to hear Washington is well and cancerous growth on his face is much improved--weather promises very good corn crop--she asks his permission to set her overseer and carpenters to build a corn house--not satisfied with school her children are in as it is too crowded--her son Fayette has been ill.","Lewis writes: \"Casually going into a painter's shop yesterday I there saw some Tent Poles which I was told were for your\" use. Since the usual complaint with these tents is that \"the standards in the middle [are] of a great inconvenience,\" Nicola has submitted a sketch [included] of his own for Washington's consideration.","Writes by Mr. Madison [James ?]--left for Berkeley before receiving answer from Washington because of early conveyance there--has heard Aunt Lewis is ill, but can't go back until Brother George is well enough to take her--very much impressed with new sister [Geo. Steptoe Washington married Lucy Payne, sister of Dolly Payne Madison]--dined with Uncle Charles recently and he is in much better health--refused Mr. and Mrs. [James] Madison's invitation to Philadelphia for fear of angering her dear uncle--thinks Mrs. Madison a charming woman.","Begs Washington for money to buy a stuff skirt and a couple of dark calicoes--she left Berkeley a week ago--Aunt Betty Lewis has been very ill but it recovering.","Lewis writes that the Berkeley and Frederick rents were easily collected because the lands there are productive--those in Fauquier County are hard to collect--deputy sheriffs won't turn over money that is collected--to Mrs. Haney, \"a very genteel old lady\" and cousin of Washington's (probably daughter of his mother's half sister Elizabeth Johnson), he has extended money on several occasions according to Washington's direction--has settled her and her teenage daughter on a tenement of his own, because those of Washington that were vacant will bring at least £30 each--it may be expensive to buy up life leases on tenements, but Lewis would recommend Washington do so because the money will be reimbursed by higher rent in 4 or 5 years.","1 page each for the two copies which are slightly different. This bond is for rent and signed by Cooper and Robert Lewis, Washington's nephew and secretary.","Received Washington's letter with 2 plats of land--he knows little of Washington's land in Kentucky on Rough Creek or of settlement there, but supposes there is some, as he believes Washington's land is near the small town of Hartford, some 18 miles from Vienna--Lewis goes to Kentucky again in April to view his own lands on Green River and will view Washington's at same time--his mother and Harriot send greetings.","She received the money Washington sent--would have sent her thanks before, but was in Culpeper and kept there long by bad weather--Aunt Betty Lewis too busy to write by this post.","Harriott addresses her \"Honored\" uncle with great humility and asks for a pair of stays, a hat \"and a few other articles.\"","Cabot has heard from Judge Phillips--and is happy to report that the young Lees and Brents mentioned in Washington's letters will probably attend academy at Andover, or else at Exeter.","Lewis has just returned from Kentucky--he was unable to see either his own land or Washington's, despite his efforts--he did meet Gen. Spotswood who said he has bought the identical land from Gen. Harry Lee for 4 shillings per acre--Lewis believes it is worth at least twice that--the land has good settlement and a good iron bank on it--he cannot understand what Lee meant by selling it again--300 acres of Andrew Woodrow's should be purchased to improve value of Washington's land--he will purchase it if Washington agrees.","Introduces [John Neale] whom he recommends to overlook the carpenters at Mt. Vernon--he made no definite agreement with him--encloses the agreement that Washington drew up for \"former person\"--he will accept £40--is married with children, which William Washington sees as an advantage because married men stick to their business better than single men.","Letter and draft of his letter of the same date to Washington but with different closing paragraph. Lewis has purchased no leases because of high prices--he encloses rent roll for past year and has deposited £475.10.2 with his aunt--all above amount of rents to go to his account for 1793 rents sent to Philadelphia--finally got judgment for rents held by sheriff and hopes to pay Washington all arrearages owed--discusses lots in Berkeley--will eject several tenants next year from Frederick and make new leases with industrious farmers--apologizes for not staying at Mount Vernon until Washington arrives, but must see to planting wheat.","Account of land rents collected by Lewis for year 1795 on lands in Berkeley, Frederick, and Fauquier County, Virginia on behalf of George Washington. Shows description of land and remarks on land rented by William Collins, Henry Shover, and ___ McIntosh--amounts to £354.5.0.","Difficulty getting peas and vetches--has applied to Lords of Privy Council to permit officers of customs to admit it to entry to forestall another confiscation of American goods--sends along Chicorium Intybus [Intibus, or succory] and bill of lading--Captain Tuttel promises special care to this shipment.","Dandridge, employed at the time as personal secretary to the President, declares his intention to leave the official household and begin a commercial career in rural Virginia, having found city life in Philadelphia intolerable.","Harriot apologizes for asking for more money to buy hat and articles for Birth night so soon after having received \"liberal presents\"--she has been very ill, enough so to require a physician--Aunt Betty Lewis ill with ague and fever.","Lewis reports that he met with unexpected success in rent collecting for Washington's properties \"over the ridge and in this county\"--few have made required improvements--he suggests the life leases be put into hands of lawyer to decide how to proceed--Mr. Muse says Col. Simm of Alexandria thinks leases badly drawn and ejectments won't be supported by court--reports repossession of lots in Frederick and Berkeley, and rental of some lots--difficulties in collecting from sheriffs--Lewis's late cousin Thornton Washington's estate has cut timber on 35 or 40 acres of Washington's prime reserve in Berkeley because of neglect by Mr. Muse in maintaining the lines (Thornton Washington, son of Samuel Washington, inherited rights to cut timber on Lawrence Washington's land, which bordered George Washington's)--Lewis is unable to rent poor land on Deep Run, and suggests procuring situation for sawmill there, for good pine timber on land--he must see Washington on next trip to Mount Vernon.","Harriot reports that she is now at Matapony, where is seldom chance of sending mail--she sends her sincere thanks for money Washington sent her to buy articles for Birthnight.","Bushrod reports that he has received and will retain bundle of papers dealing with the [Thomas Colvill] estate settlement--he will ask for settlement as soon as possible, and explains some possible outstanding issues to Washington--Mr. Keith has furnished some information--has not yet received appraisement of estate--received hogs from Washington and thanks him for them.","Lewis agrees that Washington is wise to wait until September, as described in the advertisement, to sell his land--Kentucky lands rising in value--he hears there was large emigration last year and some of it to Green River, which should help boost value of Washington's land--discusses military lands and state grant lands--land fever can make prices fluctuate--he was unable to purchase Woodrow's inholding within Washington's property yet--Lewis says that Col. Willis's and Gen. Spotswood's horses still for sale, may be at reduced price.","Concerning \"the claims of the Cohnawaga, or Seven Nations of Canada.\" The Seven Nations were an Indian confederacy of Mohawk, Abenaki, Huron, and Onodaga that supported the French during the French and Indian War, and later the British in the American Revolution.","In cypher, Monroe alerts President to interception by French of Washington's letter re XYZ affair. Message also decoded.","Betty writes to Washington on Harriot's behalf, who wants to inform him that Andrew Parks, a merchant of Fredericksburg, has been courting her and she would like to marry him--Betty says that Parks is \"very much respected by all his acquaintances ... a sober sedate young man and attentive to business\"--she has left town for a healthier place which has the advantage of having a mill as well.","Lewis blames delays in his letters on the fact that there are no post riders in this area--since his mother left Fredericksburg, Washington should direct letters to the attorney James Lewis there--he explains not paying Washington money collected so far from rentals--he had wanted to pay in lump sum, but will not remit it as he collects it--denies using funds for own use--Washington's advertisement posted at Court House--describes the property dispute between McCormick and Ariss, one of whom has encroached on Washington's property--it is too late in season to bring Jack to breed in Fauquier County--next season will do so--Mrs. Haney (or Haynie) [G.W.'s kinswoman, see letter of R. Lewis to G.W., Jan. 17, 1795 and R. Lewis's diary for that year] is dying of consumption.","Lewis desires to know, because others have asked him, whether Washington will exchange western lands for some improved estates in this area which might be rented to advantage--he will pursue the purchase of Woodrow's inholding--Mrs. Lewis [Catherine Daingerfield Lewis] has been ill, and that will prevent his going to Kentucky this year.","Mrs. Lewis's [his wife] illness had prevented him from retrieving Washington's letter before now--gives opinion of Andrew Parks as suitor for Harriot Washington--he is an industrious young man with good prospects, but considers their marriage at this time \"madness in the extreme\"--he advises any marriage be put off until Washington can come to Virginia and look into things himself--Washington's letter to his mother sent to Culpeper.","Lewis writes that he forwarded to Howell Lewis, his brother, the papers from Washington concerning debt he owes--it should never have gone to Washington, and Howell considers it a \"rude attempt\" on the part of others to collect their money--they would have been paid had it been presented correctly to Howell--Mrs. Catherine Daingerfield Lewis still ill--they will go to Culpeper for change of air after court terminates in Fredericksburg.","Lewis writes that he tried to obtain possession of land on Accokeek Run in Stafford County, Va. which Washington said (both in person and in a 29 April 1793 letter) he might have, but finds title belongs jointly to Washington and other heirs of his mother [Mary Washington]--Lewis will give up all efforts to obtain it--Mrs. Haney [Washington's cousin, Elizabeth Haynie] died of rapid consumption [see letter of Jan. 17, 1795]--her daughter Sally Ball Haynie cannot find employment because the people in the neighborhood \"are uncommonly industrious and do every thing with in themselves.\"--Mrs. Lewis has taught Sally reading, writing, and useful needlework, etc.--she would make an extraordinary housekeeper for some genteel family--she is welcome to take her board in his house, but he defers to Washington's judgment--sister [Betty Lewis] Carter is delivered of a son [Charles E. Carter].","Powel writes that she cannot harbor resentment after all that passed yesterday, and is determined to dine with him tomorrow, \"when I will endeavor to meet your Ideas with Fortitude\".","Bushrod writes that he is grateful for Washington's bounty [see Writings, XXXV, 107-108 - Washington's offer of some lots he won in a lottery]--the Colville estate business is finally settled by County Court, but this not binding, so he will seek another settlement--Bushrod will take his wife, Anne (\"Nancy\") Blackburn Washington up to Berkeley Springs for her health--he encloses an order to be published in England.","One share (No. 1355) of augmented stock in the Bank of Alexandria. Endorsed on back, \"The within Share was Transferred to Robert Beverley August 19th 1802. M. Sutton B.K.\".","Received the bills--Harriot [Washington] was married July 15, and has gone to her Brother's in Berkeley [Geo. Steptoe Washington]--expects to go to son Lawrence's in Frederick for her health--\"My Dear Brother it is with Infinite Pleasure I here you intend to retire to your owne Home, there I hope you will Enjoy more statisfaction than you Possibly can do in Public Life ...\".","Lewis encloses bill of $100. from his brother Howell--Howell is sorry his uncle should have been troubled by receiving the note for money due [See letter of May 4, 1796, George Lewis to George Washington].","Lewis notes Washington's acknowledgement of the bank note forwarded to him for Howell--he agrees that his brother should have considered interest on the principal--he will see his brother about this on the latter's return from \"over the ridge\" with his family [see letters of Aug. 1 and May 4, 1796].","Meade conveys to Washington a character reference for Mr. [James] Anderson from a Mr. Fitzhugh--Anderson is a man of industry and clever, but advanced in years.","Anderson writes from the Selden family's Salvington Plantation near Fredericksburg that he has received Washington's letter telling of William Pearce's advance of salary from £100 to 100 Guineas--he himself would accept 100 Guineas with house, garden, etc--Anderson believes Washington's superintendent should have an assistant to take over much of writing business inside--he hears that Washington's superintendent \"has as much to do as any one man can execute\"--describes his knowledge of farming and grazing as \"two branches of the same business\" that he \"was bred to from my youth\" in Scotland--he leaves his character reference to others.","Anderson writes that his failure to answer Washington's earlier queries was not caused by deceit--he then relates his background and experience in farming north of Edinburgh, Scotland, in the English border lands, and in America--he came to U.S. in 1791--has seen Mt. Vernon estate--mentions the distillery he runs on Salvington plantation and that he thinks a properly conducted distillery of much gain to owner--mentions crop rotation and the use of manure as necessary components in improving the land--he is content in present situation with Mr. Cary Selden, but would delight in serving Washington if he can make it profitable for both.","Anderson informs Washington that he sent a letter on 11th to Philadelphia--he will be glad to come to Mt. Vernon to see Washington at earliest opportunity.","Anderson writes that he can procure good overseer with experience in \"the management of Negroes\" if Washington's current overseer is leaving--Anderson will shortly take measurements of John Francis Mercer's \"thrashing machine\", so that he can cut timber in winter for mounting one for Washington--suggests cost could be lowered by using Washington's own carpenters and a millwright.","Rec. No. 258 annotated by G.W. \"School Alex £50.0.0--dated, addressed to Charles Lee Esq. in another hand.","Hannah Washington writes to introduce her son Fairfax to George Washington, as he arrives in Philadelphia to study law under Charles Lee--Hannah asks whether Washington \"would sometimes take the trouble to advise him in regard to his moral conduct, as he is much too young to be in such a city, without a guide \u0026 true friend.\"","Bushrod writes that he is just recovering from attack of pleurisy--the deed enclosed not recorded as prescribed by law--no news of Kanawa lands.","Powel offers to pay Washington $1000 for his carriage horses, which she intends for the use of her nephew, on the condition that they are as she describes them--however, if Mr. Adams wants them and will pay full price, she will yield all claim.","Powel writes that she would certainly like to purchase Washington's coach, but that since she doesn't buy his horses for herself, she has no use for the coach--her nephew prefers to follow fashion and wants a new carriage, though Washington's is a superb piece of workmanship and will outlast modern one--Washington's successor is to be legally announced today, and Powel believes that Adams should buy the coach--she will pay Washington cash for the carriage horses any time.","Powel encloses her check for $1000 to pay for Washington's carriage horses, and indicates she does not wish to have them before he leaves Philadelphia.","Powel teases Washington because he had \"without design put into my possession the love letters of a lady addressed to you under the most solemn sanction\"--these letters from Mrs. Washington were found in the writing desk she got from him--she tried to give them to Tobias Lear who was present when she discovered them, but as he refused, she sealed them up and will return them to Washington by whatever means he directs. Includes a self-deprecating note in which she promises to pay Lear $245 for the writing desk and praises Washington's \"wise and peaceful administration for eight years.\"","Erskine writes Washington that he has used his name in a pamphlet he has written about the French Revolution entitled \"Causes and Consequences of the war in France\". He also expresses his great admiration for Washington.","Invoice for certain materials and labor used in the construction of a boat. At the bottom, Humphries has signed (in full) a receipt for the total sum of £55.16.3 ($148.83).","Lewis has made inquiries on Washington's behalf for a workman [housejoiner] desired by Washington, but can find none available now, neither among blacks (who are generally hired out a year at a time) nor among whites (who would come burdened with families to support)--he suggests that Col. Ball might have some such workman whom he will rent out--Mrs. Lewis's health has been bad for several years and growing worse, else they would have visited Mount Vernon already.","Elizabeth Washington writes that she has been informed that she cannot, as had been her custom, get herrings from George Washington's fishing landing--her hands at the ferry landing have only gotten 300 herring--it is too late to apply elsewhere--she asks the favor of 6 or 7000 herrings from Washington's seine.","Elizabeth Washington writes to protest that she only wanted justice done in getting her turn at the fishing landing--when she applied for fish there were two others before her, the fish did not run while her negroes were at the fishery, and then she heard that others were supplied out of order before her--she did not expect George Washington to \"disfurnish\" his own family of their herrings for her--[see letter of April 24, 1797]--can't come to Mt. Vernon to see Mrs. Washington because roads are impassable between Hayfield and Mount Vernon--and while writing the above she has just had word to send negroes down for fish--she thanks Washington for his intervention and says she is now sending the letter only to explain that she wanted nothing more \"than what was the common rule of fishing landings, to have my turn.\"","Samuel Washington writes to express thanks to George Washington for advice (\"there is no person fonder of receiving advice than what I am\")--he states that the money he wants to borrow from his uncle is mainly to pay debts contracted by his father [Charles Washington], particularly to Dr. Stuart--he will come to Mount Vernon in few weeks--wife is expecting a little one at any time [Samuel T. Washington?].","Dr. Craik's bill from Aug. 25, 1797 - June 14, 1799 for £ 97.11.9, for visits to \u0026 treatment of members of G.W.'s family and servants on all the farms--includes visits to attend Mr. Peter's child \u0026 \"a visit to \u0026 attendce on yourself from 21st to 26th and prescription\" £4.0.0--a dozen oranges--\"Bleeding yourself ...\"","docketed by G.W. \"Receipt Doct. Jas. Craik, Bal. $128.88 27 June 1799,\"","Note for the sum of one thousand dollars, in George Washington's hand, signed by his nephew Samuel Washington.","Elizabeth Washington writes to George Washington to clarify her earlier remarks about William Triplett -- she refers to the suit by Thomas Pearson concerning land sold years earlier to George Washington and others by his brother Simon Pearson, some of which now makes up Hayfield farm on which she lives -- her nephew looks for papers relative to land in Stafford and Prince William.","\"Receipted Dec. 18, 1797 by John \u0026 Thos. Vowell. Bill for Shingles, amounting to £8.4.5.\"","Lewis writes a recommendation for Thomas Alsbury, who formerly served Washington \"in the wars with the savages\" and \"in your family\"--Alsbury now wants to lease land from Washington on the Ohio or Kanawha Rivers.","Regrets that she cannot visit Mt. Vernon at this time. Her grandsons, Augustine and Corbin, are sick. Must remain at Haywood. Promises to visit at first opportunity.","Bushrod Washington answers George Washington's legal queries dealing with Thomas Pearson's suit concerning land sold by his late brother Simon Pearson to Washington and others in 1763 [see letter, G.W. to Bushrod W., Oct. 9, 1797]--Bushrod will take the case should it go to a higher court--Gen. Marshall may know something further about the case, as Bushrod met a man named Pearson at Marshall's office recently.","Bushrod records a legal opinion for Washington concerning a suit initiated by Thomas Pearson, against his late brother's estate (Simon Pearson). The suit involved a parcel of land which Washington purchased from Simon Pearson some thirty-five years earlier.","Bushrod sends his uncle a copy of grant requsted--he can't find the Inquisition, but has directed the clerk to continue his search for the document related to Pearson's suit.","Lewis sends orchard-grass seed, a gift from Mr. Francis Whiting, after a 6 week delay for lack of transportation to Alexandria--Washington's tenant on his tract of land above Bath has removed to Kentucky, and the land is being denuded of its valuable timber by the neighboring \"set of lawless rascals\"--Lewis strongly suggests that the land should be rented out to protect the remaining timber--furthermore, Washington's land on Lost Mountain (then in Prince William County, now Fauquier County) is being stripped of bark by tanners working by moonlight on the pinnacle of the mountain--the perpetrators have been caught.","Bushrod writes that he has investigated Mrs. Forbes and found her fully satisfactory for the job of housekeeper at Mt. Vernon--\"She is honest, industrious, \u0026 well acquainted with nice as well as common cooking\"--she never received letters from Washington, however--Bushrod will investigate at the post office--mentions having written earlier about the Pearson suit.","Bushrod writes that he has located and interviewed Mrs. Forbes, who says that her price is $150 a year--Bushrod thinks this is \"extravagant\" for a housekeeper at Mt. Vernon, but that he is persuaded she would do well--he asks Washington to advise him whether or not this will be satisfactory.","Bushrod writes that he has talked with Mr. Brooke and received good references for Mrs. Forbes--he answers Washington's queries about her from his 3 November letter--there is good cook to be sold in Fredericksburg by Geo. Murray--he had cooked for Brooke who says his only fault is a fondness for liquor--Bushrod will ask Murray not to sell him until he hears from Washington--Mrs. Forbes is being directed to head for Mount Vernon as early as the next stage.","Bushrod writes that, having examined the records in the General Court, he finds that surveys were rarely done in cases like Washington's and that he is therefore quite certain that the law is on side of Washington in the Pearson suit--he also encloses an order for settling Washington's accounts as executor of Thomas Colville.","Bushrod writes that Mrs. Forbes' delay in leaving for Mt. Vernon was due to lack of funds--Mr. Brook owes her money but has been out of town--Bushrod will advance money to send Forbes to Mt. Vernon on the next day's stage--Mr. Brook has been very ill and now in back country for his health--Bushrod refers again to the settlement of the Colville estate--Mr. Keith advertises the decree in the Alexandria Gazette for 8 weeks.","Bushrod writes to Washington with a report of what he has discovered about taxes due on Washington's Kanawha land--lands in Kanawha and Berkeley to be forfeited unless back taxes are paid--he urges fast action to avoid having the land seized and sold.","Bushrod writes that the auditor can find nothing further on taxes due on Washington's western lands along the Kanawha and Ohio rivers--the records are in poor shape and the auditor blames the inattention and inaccuracy of the commissioners in that part of the country--Bushrod gave him Washington's paper containing a list of his lands on the Ohio and Kanhawa to check more in detail--there are no other Washington lands returned for non-payment of taxes, and as Bushrod paid the arrearages Washington's property is clear for now.","Parker, who is \"now engaged in [publishing] \"The Journals of Congress\" from the year 1775 to the present time, ...\" asks Washington to patronize his work. \"My undertaking has met with the encouragement of Mr. Jefferson \u0026 the Committee of Congress\" assigned to this project, \"... yet the honor of your name ... will be the greatest satisfaction I can feel.\"","Bushrod advises his uncle regarding several legal problems relating to taxes on Washington's western lands as well as a land title paper concerning a transaction between Generals Lee and Washington. Bushrod also explorers the circumstances of the \"Langhorne Affair.\"","Speaks of his recent loss (the death of his son Augustine). Agrees with Washington's advice to send his remaining children to public school. Corn crop will be low this year. Discusses his knowledge of Washington family genealogy.","Letter regarding agreement between George Washington and Wm. Washington whereby George Washington may purchase 500 barrels of corn annually from Wm. Washington Discussion of terms of sale.","Bushrod writes that he disapproves Washington's deed to General Lee, but has drawn a better one for him to follow--in order to avoid any possible confusion in the future the new one states that the original deed was not recorded in a timely fashion and that the present one is a replacement--they should check the boundaries to see if they are accurate.","Dandridge writes that Washington's is first letter he's received from America except one of a few lines from G.W.P. Custis last fall--he knows Washington is busy repairing houses, farms, etc. at Mount Vernon--he has himself led a retired life in the Netherlands, going to no public entertainments except now and then to the theater, though he has been to Paris--his health has been poor--mentions Elbridge Gerry, Gen. Marshall, and Gen. Pinckney--he will try to procure a good joiner to send to Washington--many Germans go to Amsterdam to get employment or passage to America, and Dandridge has asked a \"merchant of eminence\" to assist in the search for a joiner among them with a good character reference--Dandridge gives his explanation of 1100 and odd dollars which was charged by him to Washington's account for \"losses, errors \u0026c\" as having occurred not in a single year, but over the whole course of his employment by Washington--the 200 some dollars charged against Washington in April 1796 is a little harder to explain.","Lewis writes that he encloses a draught on Mr. James Russell of Alexandria by Mr. Ariss for last year's rent (against Washington's usual practice) because Ariss had been infirm--if the funds are not immediately collectable, he asks Washington to return the draft so that he can follow up--a tenant on one of the Berkeley lots is unable to pay, so another was procured temporarily to take care of growing crop--he asks Washington's wishes about leasing that property--wheat crops in the area and up to the Blue Ridge are virtually destroyed by Hessian fly, there has also been a 5 week drought.","Dandridge writes that he had no success in finding a joiner to send to Washington, despite several applications and having others search for suitable candidates--the danger of war with U.S. leaves country in unsettled state--the Texel blockaded by British ships, and French privateers are swarming the Maese--preparations of U.S. for defense worry French government--Mr. Gerry leaving Paris soon--expectation is for war between France and America at any time--the Congress at Rastadt is dissolving--war on the Rhine expected--\"we hold ourselves in readiness to march\".","Smith writes that he desires to make a vitrified stained glass portrait of Washington like that of His Excellency the president [John Adams]--describes the long-lasting nature of such portraits.","Solicits for his brother William Champe Carter of Albemarle County a commission as Captain in the provisional army or as aide de camp to a general officer--suggests that it would be good to distribute commissions in that area of the state to counteract the attempts by \"a certain character in his route from Philadelphia to Monticello\" [i.e., Thomas Jefferson] to dampen patriotic ardor of people there--he and Mrs. Carter had wanted to visit last spring, but the loss of a carriage and horse is compelling them to postpone that until next Spring.","Marshall writes that his father directed him to pay Washington's back taxes on his land on Rough Creek [Hardin County, Ky.]--discusses arrangements for reimbursing his father--Mr. Rawleigh Colston of Frederick authorized to draw upon Washington for the money--as Marshall's father is aged and infirm, Marshall himself can assist Washington in such matters in the future.","Bushrod continue to keep his uncle informed about the circumstances of the \"Langhorne Affair,\" and his own involvement as a \"dignified observer.\" He assures the General that the man John Nicholas is of excellent character.","Welch writes to Washington that he has surveyed the tract of Great Kanawha land of 10990 acres--it appears to be short 610 acres, so he is going to check it again--also surveyed Cole River tract--30 settlers on land are doing well--immigration is good, though the migrants themselves are poor--he expects many from Pennsylvania--people in the area all support existing constitution.","Original copy of this letter. Dandridge's poor health induces him to resign job of secretary to Mr. Murray, and since Washington helped him get the position, Dandridge wants to let him know--he seeks more a active life--he seeks a subaltern commission in the army of United States--Murray is writing to the President and Secretary of War on his behalf--Dandridge has still had no success in finding a joiner for Washington--\"all communication from this country is quite at a stand except thro Hamburg and England\".","Bushrod writes his recommendation of Col. Heth as a friend of the government and a sober citizen--he mentions the fictitious John Langhorne [i.e., Peter Carr] letter and Nicholas--Gen. Marshall is anxious to visit Washington and Bushrod may accompany him.","Request that his uncle consider Thomas Turner and Capt. Blackburn for military commissions.","Spotswood reports the results of his efforts in securing an overseer, a certain Mr. Garret, for Washington. \"He would not determine whether to receive your offer or not until he returned home and consulted his wife - \".","Snyder writes that some weeks ago he had sent Washington a letter with Robison's Proof of a Conspiracy--since then, he is more confirmed in opinion that groups called \"Illuminati—German Union—Reading Societies—and in France by that of the Jacobine-Club\" are operating for overthrow of this government--many of these groups are of French sympathies and begin by trying to destroy all religion--prays that God, who set Washington \"as a Deliverer of, and Father of his Country\" may keep him safe until this crisis passes.","Encloses letter from Mr. Thomas Marshall Jr. of Kentucky who wishes payment of small balance due his father Col. Marshall from Washington.","Snyder writes to apologize for having sent second letter on 1 October, but he received Washington's letter of 25 September only an hour after mailing his own--\"I rejoice very much that you are recovered from your late Sickness\"--he fears pernicious effects of \"the illuminati\" or Jacobinism on people of the United States--Snyder informs Washington that he recently wrote articles in gazettes under name of \"Cicero\" giving a compendium of extracts form \"Robison's Proofs of Conspiracy\".","Blagdin writes that although Washington will provide glass, painting and ironmongering he cannot undertake to complete the work on Washington's buildings in Washington, DC for less than $11,000.","Samuel writes that he is distressed that his mother (Mildred Thornton Washington) wrote Washington asking for more money--all debts of his father (Washington's late brother Charles) and his estate lie on him now--he is sure he can pay by selling land, but nobody will buy land in these unsettled times, with war with France possible--he hopes to sell at better prices in the next year--Samuel refuses the $1000 Washington offered his mother because that would make creditors all come to him at once and ruin him, \"Whereas if they come on gradually I can have a better chance.\"","Church presents his son, Philip Church, who enters the army under his uncle's (probably Alexander Hamilton's) auspices-- hurch recommends him to Washington's protection.","Rootes writes that he had visited Mount Vernon, but not seen Washington--this follow-up letter requests a certificate from Washington that his late father, John Rootes, served as a captain in Col. William Byrd's regiment in the French and Indian wars--Rootes wants this in order to secure bounty land for his father's service, that his father never applied for.","\"Autograph letter signed, draft. First part of draft is a letter to General Washington of the same date introducing Church, his grandson. In the part of the draft addresssed to the grandson, Schuyler warns him how to approach the general as Church hopes to gain some military favors.\"","Anthony bills Washington for a gold seal, 12 dollars; and repairing buttons, seal and chain, 2 dollars--total, 14 dollars. Receipted by Joseph Anthony.","Re: Spotswood's opinion of the Alien and Sedition Acts and A forgery of Spotswood's name in a previous letter to Washington. Docketed by Washington. Folio size.","Russell writes to Washington that he was mortified to discover that all conveyances for bringing Washington's ram and straw machine from Middletown, Connecticut to Mount Vernon had failed and now that the river is frozen it will take until spring to deliver them--he looks forward to his friend's report on planting wheat in England which Washington procured for him--with the sheep and chaff Engine, Russell proposes sending a \"Ground Borer\" for digging fence post holes--it can also be of use in military operations where chevaux de fries are wanted.","Garland writes to ask Washington for information on land set aside between Great Kanhawa and Sandy River as part \"payment of some Officers and Soilders who was on an Expedition Against the Indians about or before Braddocks Campain.\"","For £ 1.5.0, or $3.33 for 1 bushel blue grass seed and a keg. Receipted by Samuel Simes for Cath. Roberts.","This receipted bill charges Washington £6. for a cocked Beaver hat, a round white hat, and box. Marked \"Recd. pay of C. Biddle for Isaac Parrish,\" by Joseph Parrish.","He writes that he received a copy of an earlier letter to Maj. Harrison [Nov. 4]--desires to take Young Royal Gift to his stable to stand--another Jack in Culpeper now will cut down profits of the stud service--collection of rents goes badly--plight of tenants pitiable--tenants in Frederick and Berkeley mostly paid up--he will come to Mt. Vernon to bring rents and attend the marriage of his brother Lawrence with Miss [Eleanor Parke] (Nelly) Custis.","Trumbull writes that he knows nothing of arrangements for paying amounts due on sets of prints [\"Death of Warren,\" and \"Death of Montgomery\"] sent to Washington from London--he counsels don't send money to England--his brother John has agents (whom he names) handling affairs of the prints in the States--comments on \"malign influence\" in councils of state in Virginia--takes the opportunity of wishing Washington a happy birthday--extends his best wishes to Nelly Custis on her marriage to Lawrence Lewis.","Concerning Washington's recent order for English Crown glass from Alexandria merchants Macleod \u0026 Lumsdon. The glass was not available, and the merchants offered to order it for Washington.","Trumbull writes that he recently sent 4 pairs of his prints, which Washington had subscribed to, by way of the Nancy Davidson--most of the letter is political beginning with \"I trust, Sir! that you are now destined to act a more important part, in this great Drama, than you have done in the former period of your Life: to save again your Country, and to establish her Security and Greatness upon a Basis broad and firm as is the Continent of which She forms a part.\"--he expresses opinions on political situations of Europe, especially England and France--fears French taking over Spanish and Portuguese colonies in America, thereby creating hazard to Americans--it is to America's interest to see that Spanish colonies are inculcated with true spirit of liberty and rational freedom--writes \"that Europe is rotten to the Heart. and that, in Europe, America has not one friend, on whose support She can rely\"--there is one year left in which to act--\"I hope to have the happiness of seeing the Evening of your Life more useful and more glorious than its Noon, and of saluting you My dear Sir, not merely as the Father of the United States but of the United Empires of America.\".","Samuel writes that the executions against him for £300 or 400 are beyond his power to pay, except by selling all his slaves, and then he would be unable to grow a crop which is all he has for the support of two families--if Washington can lend him the money, then Samuel will be enabled to get clear of debt and repay him in the fall by selling land--once free of the sheriff he intends never to go into debt again--his father [Charles Washington] has been very ill.","Samuel thanks his uncle for the letter telling of money to be loaned him, it was seriously delayed in the postal system -- he describes his difficulties in settling Uncle Samuel Washington's estate, as his own father and his uncle John both kept poor accounts -- Bushrod Washington won't help any, and Samuel mentions it hoping that Washington will speak to Bushrod this summer -- Samuel expects a bad wheat crop for the 4th straight year -- he intends to sell all his land \u0026 buy small amount in Culpeper County at low price -- his father Charles Washington is much improved.","Bushrod encloses a deed from Washington to Gen. Lee, and tells him that Lees deed to Washington is being registered -- Washington should send the enclosed one to the clerk of General Court -- speaks of congressional elections in this district that will be close -- Jacobins \u0026 opponents of Federal government spread scandalous assertions against Gen. Lee, who is only recently \"making great exertions\" in his own behalf -- Mr. Tayloe will resign his army commission, and Mr. Thomas Turner has asked that Bushrod intervene with Washington about securing a commission in the cavalry.","Concerning a transaction of corn, whiskey and herrings. Congratulations on General Lee's and General Marshall's election to the Congress.","Conveying 166 barrels of corn and discussing future corn transactions. Mentions his new (third) wife (Sarah Tayloe).","Anderson sets forth his new scheme for managing Washington's farms, to make more profit from them--he compares profits and loss for his new scheme and the older system, showing large edge of profit to new scheme, using the Union Farm as the example although the principles could apply to River Farm and Dogue Run with slight alterations--Muddy Hole should be planted in peach trees--Anderson advocates fewer workers on each, and a new system of crop rotation.","Lewis sends Washington a draught for Mr. Ariss's rent--Ariss's infirmities make Lewis hesitate to be so rigid in collecting his rent, although he is always backward in paying--Lewis will send rents collected--he saw his brother Lawrence and his lady [Nelly Custis Lewis] at sister Carters--Lawrence has sulpher mud on his eye and drinking spring water improves him--this year's hay crop diminished by a monthlong drought in July--last fall's drought and Hessian fly deprived them of seed wheat--corn and tobacco good.","Trumbull comments on the delays in post offices--\"in too many instances there is not that punctual attention to their duty in our post offices which the Public have a right to expect\"--he agrees with Washington's reply to Col. John Trumbull on a project of taking over South America (see letter of March 24, 1799, John Trumbull to Washington)--offers comments on a candidate for presidency--hints strongly that Washington is the only one to unite the party and win for Federalists--expresses his \"hope and trust\" that Washington's life will \"be elongated beyond the term of three core and ten years\"--offers comments on President John Adams.  On letter from Timothy Pickering to Jonathan Trumbull, 29 July 1799","$1.25 for repairing Mrs. Washington's watch.","\"Smith writes to Washington concerning claims of heirs of Robert Stobo to land on account of his services in French \u0026 Indian War--he asks Washington to help the family to get the land due under the claim--Stobo was with Washington at Fort Necessity and was surrendered to the French as a hostage--Smith transcribes a letter dated 19 March 1799 from Alexander McCaul to William Smith, saying land due Stobo can still be claimed. Encloses letter from Alex. McCaul to Wm. Smith, saying land due Stobo can still be claimed. [See letter dated Mar. 19, 1799].\"","Belgium \u0026 \"this Republic\" seem to be fixed as heritage and satelite of french Republic--describes moves of British, Russian, French, \u0026 Austrian armies--Duke of York's inglorious evacuation of the Dutch Republic--this liberates all French troops for campaign on Rhine--will present G.W. a model of the Dutch water-throwing mill, or windmill, such as he sent rude sketches of last summer--may be applicable for draining Dismal [Swamp]--La fayette at Utrecht, won't go to U.S. this autumn.","Letter from three orphaned children of Thomas Washington of [Nevis] Island in West Indies--17 yrs. ago a gentleman in Newcastle upon Tyne wrote G.W. \u0026 sent old papers belonging to them to determine whether they are any kin to him, but received no reply--father had son by 1st marriage, still living in [Nevis]--their mother and father died \u0026 left them destitute--were brought up as servants--asks some small relief, are all married to poor men [The truth of this letter sworn to by Chas. Charleton, Vicar, \u0026 Wm. Jowsey \u0026 Wm. Tayloe, Churchwardens of Parish of Tynemouth [Northumberland].","Powel sends Chevalier Chastelleux's Essay on Public Happiness for his perusal -- hopes it meets with his approval -- knows author will be flattered that the General has read his work. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Mrs. Powel\". Autograph letter, in 3rd person, integral cover, laminated, watermark (D \u0026 C Blau). Dated only \"Wednesday Noon\".","Four documents are bound together: Survey Notes, Washington's surveying notes on a portion of his Mount Vernon property that he has purchased from Sampson Darrell in 1757, 4-5 November 1762; Grant, to Sampson Darrell, 28 November 1694; Letter, Darrell Smith to George Washington, 9 October 1759; Indenture, from Sampson Darrell, 19 May 1760","This ledger includes a list of slaves at the Mount Vernon Plantations, clothing alloted to them each year, inventory of cattle, Nov. 15, 1785, accounts with the several plantations, accounts with shoemakers, overseers, and bricklayers. With other Accounts (including ones from George Augustine and Lawrence A. Washington, Tobias Lear, John and H. Fairfax, and Anthony Whiting).","This is a record of the work done at the various farms making up George Washington's Mount Vernon, reporting the number of hours worked by which workers, just what was being done on each farm during a particular week. Farms include Dogue Run, Ferry Plantation, Muddy Hole, River Plantation, and Frenchs Plantation (or Frenchs Quarter). Work by tailors, carpenters, shoemakers, coopers, ditchers, and millers are recorded separately. Includes \"Fairfaxs Report on House People\" for several weeks. Begins November 1786 and ends in April 1787. At the end of the volume there is a document titled \"Memorandum of things delivered to the different Plantations from the 12th of Apl. 1786, 1786 April 12-August 31\" that begins at the last page and works its way back toward the center of the volume. This used to be bound, but has since been unbound and is just leaves.","These surveys seem to be concerned with a road from the Ferry to Cameron.","This covers the period of the building of the Green house and the final stucco work and painting of the New Room.","Includes \"Skins put into the Vatts,\" \"Articles received into the Store, Articles delivered out of the Store, Rum account of rum received \u0026 doled out (giving reasons in many cases for the dole).","In the handwriting of Tobias Lear (1762-1816), Washington's private secretary, and James Anderson, Mount Vernon's farm and subsequent distillery manager from 1797 to the time of Washington's death in 1799.  Washington endorsed the ledger twice and approved accounts for fisheries, whiskey, shad, and herring.","King James version, containing the old and new testaments. Includes a page located in the book of Jeremiah, inscribed with family genealogical information. It lists the marriage date of Augustine Washington (ca. 1694-1743) and his second wife, Mary Ball (1708-1789), as well as the birth dates of their six children. George Washington, their eldest child, was born \"about 10 in the Morning\" on February 11, 1731/32, according to the Julian calendar then in use. The leather bound volume is missing the title page and has had extensive conservation work completed.","Small book bound in leather, entitled \"The American Repository of Useful Information containing a Calendar of the present Year ...\", engraved on front is \"Autograph of General Washington\" and \"Given to C. Hughes at Mount Vernon, 1825, Judge B. Washington\". Originally pasted in front were two letters, one dated December 24, 1825, Bushrod Washington to G.C. Washington, and one December 23, 1825, George Corbin Washington to C. Hughes [see letters under proper date]. The letter were removed from the diary during conservation treatment.","Bushrod Washington responds that he is glad to have him (George Corbin Washington) and Mr. Hughes to visit Mt. Vernon. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush Washington\". Directed \"By Harry\" [pasted in back of G.W.'s diary for year 1797]. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","George Corbin Washington wrote to Mr. Hughes to confirm that he told Judge [Bushrod] Washington of their intention of dining with him tomorrow [letter found in George Washington's diary for year 1797]. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Compiled by and entirely in the hand of George Washington, the inventory of his late elder half brother's estate lists, by room, furniture, books, and other household items in the Mansion as well as slaves, horses, livestock and other chattels.","Washington leased the two tracts of land that formed his late brother Lawrence's estate, and 18 slaves, from Lawrence's widow Ann and her new husband George Lee for an annual rent of 15 hogsheads of tobacco or the cash equivalent. Document is signed by GW and both Lees, and witnessed by William Fairfax, John Dalton, and Denis McCarty.","In this document, Washington leased the two tracts of land that formed his late brother Lawrence's estate, and 18 slaves, from Lawrence's widow Ann and her new husband George Lee for an annual rent of 15 hogsheads of tobacco or the cash equivalent. Document is signed by GW and both Lees, and witnessed by William Fairfax, John Dalton, and Denis McCarty.","Autograph letter signed. Washington writes about the service and loyalty of the Virginia Regiment during the French and Indian War.","Quit claim deed written on handmade laid paper in the hand of George Washington. The quit claim is by John Carney to George Washington for 200 acres of land at Cliftons, formerly Piscataway Neck, which later became part of the Mount Vernon River Farm. Signed by John Carney (his mark), Lund Washington, Walter Magowan, Eno Williams (his mark), and Thos. Bishop.","Autograph survey and plat signed \"G. Washington.\" Docketed on verso by John Augustine Washington, \"An Including survey of all the Lands left me in Frederick, by my brother Lawrence Washington, done by George Washington Esqr.\" A survey of four parcels of land in present-day Jefferson County, West Virginia.","Docketed on back \"West v Posey Plat \u0026 Report\", in G.W.'s hand, laminated, watermark (crown over heraldic device \u0026 motto, \u0026 crown over GR), oversize document.  [This was part of the original grant to Spencer which George Washington purchased from Captain Posey to help cancel that gentleman's debt to him and others].  The plat showing survey lines is attached to the report.  A cover is attached, docketed \"Papers Relating To Mount Vernon Trace of Land.\"","Original; docketed on reverse in Washington's handwriting, as follows: \"Plats of Sundry Tracts of Land Belonging \u0026 Adjoining those of George Washington Fairfax County.\".","This indenture is the purchase agreement by which George Washington acquired six acres of land from John Posey.  This tract of land was situated along the Potomac River between the mouths of Little Hunting Creek and Dogue Creek.  The document is partially printed and filled out by George Washington in his own hand on June 10, 1772.  Washington signed his name five times within the text, and Posey signed it at the conclusion.  Witnesses John Parke Custis, Jonathan Palmer, Thomas Bishop and another individual, whose autograph is indecipherable, all signed that this document was sealed and delivered in their presence.  An inscription at the bottom of the document states that on October 19, 1772, court was held for the County of Fairfax and this lease was proved by the oaths of the witnesses to be the deed of John Posey.  The acquisition of this document by the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association closes the circle on this important story and piece of Mount Vernon land which is approximately where the wharf of today is located.  It is the third in a series of documents between John Posey and George Washington.  The first two documents, GEORGE WASHINGTON'S SURVEY FOR JOHN POSEY, OCTOBER 10, 1769 (A-481.1) and LEASE FROM JOHN POSEY TO GEORGE WASHINGTON, APRIL 23, 1770 (RM-1022, MS-5650) already in Mount Vernon's possession, demonstrate Washington's longstanding interest in acquiring this tract of Posey's land.  This third and final document, negotiating the sale of the property to Washington, tells the story of his eventual success in acquiring the land and expanding his Mount Vernon estate.    Captain John Posey was a veteran of the French and Indian War, and George Washington's neighbor.  John Posey's home, Rover's Delight, was just a mile downriver, southwest, of Mount Vernon.  Posey farmed his plantation and operated a public ferry across the Potomac to Maryland.  Posey was a friend of Washington's and often joined him in fox hunts and to play cards.  John Posey suffered financial trouble throughout the 1760's and took loans from George Washington as well as other creditors.  For example, on October 1, 1763, Washington took a £700 mortgage on Posey's property.  Over the years the interest on Posey's debts grew and by October 1769 Posey's debt to Washington had grown to nearly 1,000 pounds Virginia currency.  On October 10, 1769, George Washington surveyed the land later purchased in this agreement (see A-481.1).  At that time this portion of land was under dispute between Posey and John West.  As a result of the demands of Posey's many creditors, the remainder of Posey's Virginia property, which was not under dispute, was auctioned off under court order on October 23, 1769.  With the 1769 sale, Washington was recompensed for his loans to Posey and Washington was able to acquire 200 acres of Posey's land.    However, Washington also desired ownership of the small area of disputed land which contained Posey's ferry and fishery.  Fortunately for Washington, Posey soon found himself back in debt.  On April 23, 1770, George Washington began to lease from Posey the land which had been under dispute between Posey and John West.  Washington was interested in leasing this land because it was located adjacent to Mount Vernon and on the Potomac River very close to his fishing and shipping operations.  With this 1770 lease, Washington assumed the management of Posey's land and ferry.  At some point during the following year, Posey resettled in Queenstown on the Eastern Shore of Maryland.  Washington continued to lease this land until finally acquiring it with this purchase document in 1772.  THE PAPERS OF GEORGE WASHINGTON state that the eventual purchase of this tract of land took place on June 8, 1772, because a deed of release from Posey to Washington now in the Rosenbach Museum and Library in Philadelphia carries this date (Colonial Series Vol. 8 187).  However, this official purchase agreement in the collection of Mount Vernon is dated June 10, 1772, and an inscription notes court was held on October 19, 1772.  By the time Washington made this agreement Posey was so broke that Washington was able to acquire the land, as well as Posey's house, ferry and horse-all for 50 pounds (Rees 154).    Witness Jonathan Palmer was George Washington's master carpenter.  Once Washington began leasing Posey's land, Washington had Palmer and his family move into Posey's home.  Washington records this in his diary on May 16, 1770.  It is because of Palmer's place of residence and connection to Posey and Washington that Palmer was eventually selected as one of the witnesses to this purchase agreement.","Inscription with a date of 1774. Then Hanover Co. (now Louisa Co.) Virginia.","Witnessed by G. Johnston, John Thornton, John Gunnell, Matthew Campbell.","Proved at court 16 Nov. 1772, signed by P. Wagoner.","Receipt for £605 on reverse signed by West and same witnesses.","Docketed \"West to Washington Release Nov. 1772 Nov. 18\" etc.","For 484 acres \"Land lying in Fairfax County on the head of Dogues' creek\", part of the tract West's wife Ann Brown inherited from her father who bought it from Zephaniah \u0026 Valinda Wade from the head of Dogue Run creek to W-n's stone mill house etc. for £605.","When George William and Sally Fairfax moved to England before the Revolutionary War, they asked their neighbor and friend George Washington to help them rent their Belvoir estate and sell the mansion's furnishings. On August 15, 1774, Washington administered an auction of their furniture, utensils, and books and docketed this inventory titled Sales of Furniture at Belvoir. This document includes items listed for sale, their selling prices, and purchaser's totals. Purchasers listed include Washington and his stepson John Parke Custis. George Washington was the high bidder of the event, spending a grand total of £169.12.6, over half the total receipts. Autograph document, one-page folio, docketed by George Washington on the verso.","Letter, 1777 March 12, in Alexander Hamilton's hand, from George Washington, Morristown, N.J., to Lt. Col. David Grier of the 7th Pennsylvania Regiment ordering him to submit a complete return of his regiment and to take new recruits who have not had smallpox to Philadelphia where they would be inoculated against the disease.","Date on original catalog card appears [1783].","Subdivisions of fields of Ferry and French's farm--on reverse is an explanation--in another hand, of the alterations in the arrangement of the field.","Signed by Wm. Barry and Sarah Barry. No witnesses.","Receipts for money signed by Wm. Barry on reverse.","Attested on reverse by P. Wagener, Comm. of Court.","\nDeed for part of original Spencer grant, which had been sold to Zephaniah Wade \u0026 descended to William Barry--\" ... William Barry and Sarah his wife for and in consideration of the Sum of three hundred and fifty pounds ... grant bargain ... unto the said George Washington ... all that moity of the remainder of the said five hundred acres of Land ... which upon the survey then made was found to contain one hundred and eighteen acres ...\""," Printed mss., blanks filled in by G.W., laminated, oversize document, watermarks (armed figure, rampant lion with arrows, matto \"Pro Patria\").","Signed by Geo. and Elizabeth Muse. Witnessed by Peyton Sterns, Jno. Hawkins, John Pendleton, Henry Pendleton \u0026 [J. Sims?].","On reverse, in G.W.'s hand is Receipt for the £20 \u0026 \"a Tract of Two thousand acres of Land lying in the county of Botetourt, on the River Kanhawa, which together is in full for the within mentioned Land.\" Singed by Geo. Muse.","Proved on April 20, 1784, in Richmond by J. Brown, clerk.","George Muse and wife Elizabeth \"... for and in Consideration of the Sum of Twenty pounds Current Money of Virginia, and other valuable considerations ...\" convey to George Washington \"a certain tract of Land containing Three Thousand three hundred and twenty three acres in the County of Botetourt, on the East side of the Great Kanhawa River ...\"","Signed by John Arris, Witnessed by John Gaunt, Edwd. McCormick \u0026 Francis Waller.","George Washington's signature does not appear; probably clipped for autograph.","On reverse, docketed twice, \"John Ariss to George Washington 700 Acres rent £60 and to pay Land Taxes\" in hand of [G.A. Washington ?].","A grant \"for and during the Lives of the said John Ariss and his present wife Elizabeth Ariss Seven hundred Acres of Land, lying in the County of Berkeley on the Waters of Bullskin being Part of Several Tracts had by Deeds from the Proprietor of the Northern Neck ...\" for \"Sixty Pounds...to be paid in specie on the Twenty Fifth day of December in Each and Every Year ...\"--also contains specifications for concerving timber on the land \u0026 planting trees, grass, and building houses.","Document signed by George Washington, George Gilpin, and John Fitzgerald listing about 85 employees of the Potomac Company. The employees include 7 overseers, 2 borers, 2 carpenters, 2 blacksmiths, 1 coaler, and 68 laborers. There are three women on the list - Nurse Margaret Cosgrove, Cook Mary Twinch, and Washer Polly Firth.","Portion of a large folio document containing approximately half of a survey of Ferry Plantation and 2 crop rotation tables for 1787 and 1797, entirely in George Washington's hand.","Engraved Society of the Cincinnati certificate for James William, Esquire of Virginia. As president of the Society, George Washington signs the document at Mount Vernon on March 1, 1787. The document is also signed by secretary Henry Knox. Certicate is mounted to a board and has some staining and a tear.","List of workmen employed at the Great Falls by the Potomack Company digging the C\u0026O Canal. Columnar style. Includes names, occupation, number of days, rations and total amount due in Virginia currency. George Washington as an incorporator of the Potomac Company along with the signatures of John Fitzgerald and George Gilpin appear on the reverse authorizing payment. Additional note from overseer Richardson Stuart regarding the final balance. Autograph document, 1 page.","Survey by George Washington of distances from Cameron to Colchester.","Key to accompany 1788 map of roads in MV area (also in MV collection) a summary of existing roads and recommendations for improving roads."," Document signed, docketed by Washington. Body of text in handwriting of Bartholomew Dandridge. Witnessed by Dandridge and signed by Green.","Renewal of Green's yearly contract as overseer for the slave carpenters at Mount Vernon.","Ledger account of kitchen staples purchased for the Presidential household in Phila. for Mar. 3-16, 1794, entirely in the hand of GW. A leaf from ledger in oversize manuscripts which begins Apr. 1794.","Day by day account in G.W.'s hand, of amt. and price of each item of food bought during the period--for month of June, no day by day account is included, but a total of each thing for 30 days of June.","Printed Broadside.","Signed in print by George Washington.","Some of George Washington's land at Mount Vernon to be sold or rented.","Presidential land grant issued by U. S. President George Washington to Samuel Eddins for his service in the Virginia Regiment. The grant consists of 1000 acres of land located northwest of the Ohio River, between the Little Miami and Sciota Rivers. Embossed paper wafer presidential seal at lower left. Document signed by George Washington and Secretary of State Timothy Pickering, 1 page.","Lists Mount Vernon enslaved people, their relationships, occupations, and place of residence on the estate -- a list of \"the negroes hired from Mrs. French.\" Autograph document, entirely in hand of George Washington, oversize document, laminated, George Washington's complete watermark. | Date on original catalog card appears [1799][July]. | [Probably prepared for information of his executors at the time he was drawing his will in July, 1799]. |","Washington writes that the recent death of John Airess, who had leased one of the Shenandoah farms, may give Lewis an opportunity to take over the lease. This in turn would give Washington a chance to transfer some slaves from Mount Vernon. He mentions that \"Mrs. Lewis has a girl born.\" See also GW to R. Lewis, 8/18/99.","Pair of plans for crop rotation and the plowings it required in the hand of George Washington. One plan is neatly headed \"Rotation by AW with the Plowings necessary to carry it into effect.\" The initials may refer to John Augustine Washington (1736-1787), for whom this plan may have been devised. The second plan is similarly headed \"Rotation by CW...,\" and was perhaps intended for Corbin Washington's use. Both plans are based on 75 acre plots of farmland. The number of days to plow or harrow the plot is carefully tabulated at the right of the list. In the lower part of each plan, Washington lists, month-by-month the sequence of plowings and harrowings, to calculate the labor needed.","Partial document of a plat of Mount Vernon, 'Old Plat of the Grounds in the NE part of the Pasture of Mount Vernon from the Summit of the Hills on which the Log'd Cabbins are.' Page one is the survey, page two includes surveying notes in Washington's hand.","Map with notes and 'A table of explanation this platt.' See 1748, March 29, Depositions in the Suit of Thomas Marshall against Samson Darrell [W-243/A-D]","Signed by Law Washington and witnessed by Mary Washington, Sam[uel] Washington, Charles Washington, John Washington, Martha Posey, \u0026 W[illiam] Fairfax.","Proved July 7, 1752 in Spotsylvania County.","\nConveying 3 lots in Fredericksburg.","His friends in Wmsburg, including Speaker, desire to see him \u0026 have him accept command of troops to be raised--if he will proceed on expedition \"twoud give a general satisfaction to our Country.\"--Assembly has voted £40,000 \u0026 1200 men immed. raised --\"I believe, were you present, that the greatest regard wou'd be shewn any proposals you shou'd think proper with regard to the expedition.\" Congratulations on his safe \"arrival among us\" [after Braddock's expedition] --condolences on his late illness.","Letter to be delivered by Mr. Harrison who accepts invitation to camp--lists letters received from G.W.; never received others--some \"villon\" is intercepting letters--mentions construction \u0026 appearance of \"wash house\" which G.W. does not intend as a wash house--Jenifer Adams has sold timber off land--bad rains washed out nearly completed tumbling dam--coopers \u0026 miller again at work on it--sowing wheat delayed by rains--Bennett Jenkins from western lands arrived--claims Simpson \u0026 Crawford didn't pay him--paid in Pa. currency--Simpson \u0026 son coming to Mt.V.--bought 6M 20d nails and 4000 ft. of inch plank--\"by the time the House is finishd that is now just Raised, we shall not have one foot of inch \u0026 1/4 plank left beside what is put away for the addition of the great House\"--bricklayers doing garden wall \u0026 chimney of wash house--stucco man still working on dining room--\"the ceily. is not clumsey, I think it light \u0026 handsome it is altogether worck'd by Hand which makes it tedius - as to puty. down the plaster in the new Room, it will not make two days odds in his doing the Room, for he can plaister in one day more than our two men can in a week.--if the sides is done in plain stoco it will not take him long, as to the seilg. I can form no judgment how long it will take him ...\"--Mrs. W. wants it finished so she can get into it this winter--she will talk to Col. [Fielding] Lewis about it--Webster making bricks--John [Broad] \u0026 the taylor \u0026 negroes sick--Mrs. W. not afraid of [Lord] Dunmore--valuables packed in trunks to be moved quickly if necessary--his papers will be sent away anyway--Sears still sick.","Sent word to Mrs. W. at New Kent informing her to come to camp--expect her here immediately--discussion by Md. and Alex. residents of plan to blocade river--Indian Head best place--\"Captn Boucher [said] he woud undertake with 3 ships [sunk] to stop the Channel so that no ship of Force coud get up the River ...\"--Mrs. W. packed his papers in a trunk to be sent to Capt. McCarty's for safe keeping--she gave him key to G.W.'s study but he won't touch anything there except in emergency--what to do with Col. Mercer's papers?--John West, Mr. Harper, Mr. Wilson ask for money owed them--Bishop needs money--Dr. Crail's negro came with news from over the mountains--Val Crawford comes, feels it useless to keep building on G.W.'s land there because of danger of British burning everything--should he grind wheat?--Jenifer Adams offers to rent Md. land--Col. Mason very ill since convention--Lund thinks Mt. V. very easily defended by 50 men--will consider making salt peter--Custis and wife with Mrs. W. in New Kent--Knowles is well, Webster sick, John Barry dead.","A plat and survey by Hezekiah Veatch, assistant Surveyor of Montgomery County, by request of Francis Deakins \u0026 Benjamin Jones, of Woodstock Manor, divided it into 2 equal tracts, correcting lines in a survey made in 1782 -- Signed statement by Deakins \u0026 Jones \"By request of the President of the United States and Colo. Mercer we have divided Woodstock into two Lots of Equal Value as per the above plat \u0026 certificate\". This land was conveyed to George Washington on 1 April 1793 by John Francis Mercer, his wife Sophia Sprigg Mercer, and by James Steuart and his wife Rebecca Sprigg Steuart in payment for a debt owed him by the estate of Mercers father, John Mercer.","Description of rental terms for River, Union and Dogue-run farms--all will rent for the same amount-terms for Muddy hole will be slightly less-leases will run for 14 years-rent will be paid in the form of wheat (or cash equivalent)-.","Also, included in document is GW's ideal rotation plan for a farm with six fields-gives annual production of crops and the possibilities for financial reward on the part of the tenant farmer.","This printed document is a patent for a method of controlling tides, signed by George Washington as President, Thomas Jefferson as Secretary of State, and Edmund Randolph as Attorney General.","Detailed hand-colored map of New England, compiled by Braddock Mead (alias John Green) and published by Thomas Jefferys in 1755. Green was an Irish translator, geographer, and editor, as well as one of the most talented British map-makers at mid-century. This map is a George Washington original edition and was part of Washington's personal library.","Discusses receiving a chair commissioned by the Powels for the Washingtons, which Washington believes are \"handsome and neat.\" Also discusses the state of his crops.","Special Collections at The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon","United States. Continental Army. Rhode Island Regiment (1st)","Potomac Company","Pope and Cadle","Mason, Fenwick and Company","Macleod \u0026 Lumsdon","Society of the Cincinnati","Custis Family","Fairfax family","Washington, George, 1732-1799","Washington, Lawrence, 1718-1752","Dinwiddie, Robert, 1693-1770","Fairfax, George William, 1724-1787","Alton, Jonathan","Bassett, Burwell, 1764-1841","Custis, Daniel Parke, 1711-1757","Churchill, Henry, 1732-1760","Carey, Robert","Waller, Benjamin, 1716-1786","Lee, George, 1714-1761","Bassett, Burwell, -1793","Boucher, Jonathan, 1738-1804","Mason, George, 1725-1792","Custis, John Parke, 1754-1781","Posey, John","Posey, Hercules, 1748-1812","Carlin, William, 1732-1820","Peyton, Craven","Custis, Martha Parke, 1755-1773","Fairfax, Bryan Fairfax, Baron, 1736-1802","Savage, William","Mason, Thomas","Herbert, William","Washington, Martha, 1731-1802","Washington, Lund, 1737-1796","Ewing, James, 1736-1806","Ridley, Catherine Livingston, 1751-1813","Clinton, George, 1739-1812","Greene, Nathanael, Major General, 1742-1786","Navarro García de Valladares, Diego José, 1708-1784","Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814","Alden, Judah, 1750-1845","Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804","Greene, Christopher, 1737-1781","Rochambeau, Jean-Baptiste-Donatien de Vimeur, comte de, 1725-1807","Tallmadge, Benjamin, 1754-1835","Pickering, Timothy, 1745-1829","Powel, Elizabeth Willing, 1743-1830","Chastellux, François Jean, marquis de, 1734-1788","Harrison, Benjamin, approximately 1726-1791","Trumbull, Jonathan, 1740-1809","French, Penelope Manley, approximately 1739-","Mifflin, Thomas, 1744-1800","Gordon, William, 1728-1807","Washington, George Augustine, approximately 1759-1793","Henry, Patrick, 1736-1799","Weissenfels, Frederick","Lewis, Robert, 1769-1829","Davenport, Joseph, 1760-1804","Powel, Samuel, 1738-1793","Trumbull, John, 1756-1843","Muse, Battaile","Gilpin, George, 1740-1813","Humphreys, David, 1752-1818","Sprigg, Robert","Peacey, William","Peale, Charles Willson, 1741-1827","Charles (Ditcher)","Washington, John Augustine, 1736-1787","Weedon, George, 1734-1793","Washington, Bushrod, 1762-1829","Stuart, David, 1753-1814","Fitzgerald, John, -1799","Corre, Joseph","Lafayette, Marie Adrienne de Noailles, marquise de, 1759-1807","Lear, Tobias, 1762-1816","Ball, Burgess, 1749-1800","Hunter, William, -1761","Davis, Tom, active 1792- (Bricklayer)","Lee, William, approximately 1752-","Whitting, Anthony, -1793","Martin, Josiah, 1737-1786","Washington, Hannah Fairfax, 1742-1804","Staphorst, Nicholaas van, 1742-1801","Parker, Thomas, 1761-1820","Hooe, Robert Townsend, 1743-1809","Washington, William Augustine, 1757-1810","Young, Arthur, 1741-1820","Lear, Frances \"Fanny\" Bassett Washington, 1767-1796","Crow, Hyland (Overseer)","Mercer, John Francis, 1759-1821","Lewis, Howell, 1771-1822","Pearce, William (Farm manager)","Willis, Francis, 1745-1829","Lee, Frank, -1821","Lee, Lucy (Cook)","Will, 1739?- (Muddy Hole Farm)","Muclus, William","Isaac, active 1773-1799 (Carpenter)","Smith, Joe, approximately 1778- (Carpenter)","Doll, 1747?- (Union Farm)","Sam, 1759?- (Cook)","Davis, Betty, active 1792- (Spinner)","Ruth, 1729?- (River Farm)","Hannah, 1739?- (Dogue Run Farm)","Kate, active 1779-1799 (Muddy Hole Farm)","McKoy, Henry (Overseer)","Boatswain, -1794?","Donaldson, James (Carpenter)","Austin, 1757?-1794","Jasper, Dick, active 1786-","Pearson, Eliphalet","Fanny, 1769?- (River Farm)","Paul, 1763?- (Union Farm)","Cyrus, 1775?- (Carpenter)","Ben, 1777?- (Carter)","Richardson, Joe (Postilion)","Butler, James (Overseer)","Ben, 1729?- (River Farm)","Stewart, David","Law, Thomas, 1756-1834","Caesar, 1749?- (Union Farm)","Carrington, Edward, 1749-1810","Carroll, Charles, 1737-1832","Branham, Caroline, 1764?-1843","Anderson, James, 1745-1807","Sinah, 1772?- (Mansion House Farm)","Richmond, approximately 1778-","Greenwood, John, 1760-1819","Custis, George Washington Parke, 1781-1857","Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839","Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834","Stoy, William, 1726-1801","Sheels, Christopher, 1776-","White, Alexander, 1738-1804","Adams, John, 1735-1826","Bordley, J. 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Signed \"Washington, SCC\" (for Surveyor of Culpeper County), this survey details 350 acres on the border of Augusta County, Virginia, along the Cacapehon (Cacapon) or Lost River.","Signed \"Washington, SCC\" (for Surveyor of Culpeper County), this survey details 400 acres of Augusta County, Virginia, along the Cacapehon (Cacapon) or Lost River.  The left section of the document's text has been lost, but a masterfully drafted plat and a scale of poles are intact on the right side of the page.","Henry Trenn binds himself to pay £50 unless he \"make or cause to be made unto the above sd. Lawrence Washington ... a Lease for the Term of nine hundred ninety \u0026 nine Years of all the Land which is at this present overflowed by the sd. Washington Mill Dam included within the sd. Trenn Bounds on Dogue Runn ...\"","Signed \"Washington, SCC\" (for Surveyor of Culpeper County), this survey details 400 acres of Frederick County along the North River.  These lands originally belonged to George Nixon who assigned them to David Wood, on behalf of Daniel Wood.  The latter assigned the lands to Dr. James Craik, George Washington's friend and physician, and Philip Bush in 1771.  Washington recorded the survey in his field book on April 14, 1750, but may have incorrectly dated the finished document which reads June 14, 1750.  It is one of 49 he completed within a month beginning on March 30, 1750.  ","Chainman John Lonem is also named on the survey.  Washington frequently worked with Lonem, who was known as a reliable and speedy worker.","Land survey for 730 acres in Frederick County, VA, by George Washington for John Grub. Autograph document signed, 2 pages.","Plat of 360 acres, with prose description of measurements on adjacent leaf.","Plat map--Long Marsh Run 633 acres.","Land survey with 2 plat maps by George Washington for Gersham Keyes, detailing two tracts of land on Evitts Run in Frederick County, VA. One tract contained 109 acres and one 100 acres, which was part of a land parcel granted to Lawrence Washington, George Washington's half-brother. Three additional names listed of those who assisted with the survey - Robert Worthington, Michael Sweim (chainmen -'C.C.') and William Davis (marker - 'Mr.'). The first two lines at the upper left, not in Washington's writing, describe conveyance 'by deeds from Mr. Lawrence Washington to Keyes' with an added date of August 14, 1751. Autograph document signed, 1 page.","Partial land survey, missing plat, by George Washington for Benjamin Rutherford, concerning 292 acres between the head of the South Fork of Bullskin Run and Opequon Creek in Frederick County, VA (now Jefferson County, West Virginia). Two additional people are listed in the document: James McCarmick and John Ramsey (C.C.- chainmen). Benjamin Rutherford assisted with the survey as the marker 'Mr.' Docket indicates that this land was later granted to George Hyatt. Autograph document signed, 2 pages.","Partial land survey, plat map only, by George Washington for William Mullin concerning 247 acres on Mill Branch, a branch of the Cacapon River in Frederick County, VA (now Jefferson County, West Virginia). Docket indicates that this land was later granted to Thomas Hollowell. Autograph document, 2 pages.","A survey of 269 acres made for the tract's future owner, William Nayler. The land on the Cacapon River which is now the NW border of West Virginia and Virginia","Washington wrote this letter to Lieutenant-Governor Dinwiddie as he prepared for his first military appointment, an expedition with 160 soldiers to the forks of the Allegheny, Ohio and Monongahela Rivers. He requested supplies, uniforms, clarification of pay for troops, and offered his personal observations of Native Americans.","This document divides Lawrence Lewis' slaves between Col. George Lee and the brothers of Lawrence Washington. It is signed by GW, George Lee, Ann Lee, and Aug. Washington. Witnessed by William Fairfax, George William Fairfax, Robert Merrie, John Dalton, Thomas Plummer, John Tuberville, John Carlyle, Sarah Carlyle, and Bryan Fairfax.","Washington wrote to Smith and provided a list of subscribers, including himself, to the American Magazine and Monthly Chronicle for the British Colonies.","Documents detail trial charges of Joseph Stevens. Signed by Zachary Lewis A court document giving outcome of the trial is also included, Feb. 1758. Trial held in Caroline County, Virginia.","George Washington wrote this letter to George William Fairfax to inform him of Major Grant's unfortunate expedition to Fort Duquesne. Washington describes the circumstances of the attack, the significant number of men and officers killed, and concludes: \"It is with infinite pleasure I tell you that the Virginians, Officers and Men, distinguished themselves in the most eminent manner - that the General has Complimented me publickly on their good behaviour, and that every Mouth resounds their Praises. The Highlanders and them are become one People, shaking each other by the hand wherever they meet tho. perfect stranger's.\"","Expects to be up [to Mount Vernon] tomorrow -- Miles sent to get key from Col. Fairfax -- Alton to get house in order, make fires in lower rooms and air them -- two bedsteads put up, one in hall room, one in little dining room -- get out chairs and tables and clean and rub them and stair case -- find eggs and chickens and \"prepare in the best manner you can for our coming.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, \"Given to Mr. [ ] Clemson - January 24th 1832 at Mount Vernon by Mrs. Jane Washington supposed to have been written soon after his marriage and Braddocks defeat.\"","Court decrees that Sale of William Clifton's lands to Thomas Colville and George Johnston to be put aside, and lands are to be sold at public auction to pay off his just debts to Charles Carroll and other defendants. Washington G.W. bought this land at auction, and it became his River farm.","Autograph letter signed. Washington writes to his brother-in-law Burwell Bassett. The letter was carried to Fredericksburg from Mount Vernon by Miles Richardson, who had been one of Washington's batmen in the Virginia Regiment during Forbes' Campaign of 1758. Richardson was hired by Washington, most likely as a valet, from January 1, 1759 – May 10, 1759.","Written within the first year of Washingotn's marriage to Martha Dandridge Custis, the letter mentions visiting John Mercer to sort through papers related to the estate of Martha's late husband Daniel Parke Custis. Washington writes that he will bring Martha with him on the visit in case she is needed to answer any lingering questions about the Custis estate.","Washington also asks Bassett to procure a horse brand for George William Fairfax from James Danworth and to purchase canary seed for Martha's birds. This is the earliest known reference to pets at Mount Vernon.","Sending an envoy to pick up a Chestnut mare which Colonel Bassett has purchased. Urges him to visit at Mount Vernon.","List of sundry goods ordered by George Washington consisting of a variety of items inlcuding furniture, textiles, clothing, food, and tools. Many of these purchases are related to Martha Washington and her two children, John Parke Custis and Martha (Patsy) Custis, due to the Washingtons' recent marriage.","\"I endeavourd to find out the true bounds of my Mount Vernon Tract of Land - but not knowing where it divided from Spencer's part of the River, nor being able to find harrison cornr Ash mentiond in his Deed to stand on the River side at the Mouth the Blind Pocoson - I began at two Ash trees and Elm ...\"","Weekly reports of work done by carpenters, with prices charged on most \u0026 for whom work was done--also account of breeding mares (?) and acct. of staves, tools, nails, leather, etc. loaned or given out--acct. of days of work done by John Askew, list of things needing to be repaired by carpenters--quantity of cider, brandy \u0026 peach mobey in each still--\"An Account taken of the Days which John Askew missed working for Collo. Washington in the Six Months pr. agreement which says is to be made up by the said Askew ...\"--Brandy delivered to Thomas Nichols.","The letter deals with Washington's negotiations for the River Farm, then called Clifton's Neck. Clifton has sold land to Mr. [Thomson] Mason for a greater price after promising to sell it to him first--was told that Clifton had no clear title to land--nothing in writing, but terms agreed on--George Washington thinks only equitable way is to put up land for public auction, so all disputants will have equal chance to purchase it.","Land document written and signed by George Washington regarding his ownership of Mount Vernon. This document was the final rent payment before George Washington full inherited the property.","Reports the sale on behalf of the Commissioners, G. Fairfax, G. Washington \u0026 Chas. Green of the Clifton tract to George Washington at auction for L1210.","Notice of the sale of the Clifton Land [River Farm] to [George] Washington","Statement of cash and bills paid and in hand as a result of Court order in Chancerty pursuant to suit of Clifton vs. Carroll and others.","George Washington writes to Robert Cary and Company, British creditors, about the severe drought and therefore the inability to grow tobacco and grain this season. George Washington also shows frustration with the time it takes to receive supplies from Great Britain and to ship his crops to them.","Mountain road lottery ticket","Moutain Road ticket","12 month ticket signed by George Washington as an official of the lottery. Tickets were sold to raise money to open roads from Virginia West to help in the settlement of the West.","Engraved ticket, signed by George Washington as an official of the lottery. Purpose of the lottery was to raise money for Virginia to build roads to the western part of Virginia, thus opening up tracts of land further west for development.","Engraved ticket, signed by George Washington as an official of the lottery. Purpose of the lottery was to raise money for Virginia to build roads to the western part of Virginia, thus opening up tracts of land further west for development.","Engraved ticket, signed by George Washington as an official of the lottery. Purpose of the lottery was to raise money for Virginia to build roads to the western part of Virginia, thus opening up tracts of land further west for development.","Engraved ticket, signed by George Washington as an official of the lottery. Purpose of the lottery was to raise money for Virginia to build roads to the western part of Virginia, thus opening up tracts of land further west for development.","Handwritten receipt for the purchase of a horse \"for the use of Master Custis.\"","\"Invoice of goods to be sent to Geo. Washington Potomack River, Virginia\"--items ranging from nails and curry combs, and almonds and raisons to lace, ribbon, silk, and a coat made up for a \"middle sized woman.\"","Sends [Latin] books to Master [John Parke] Custis, who forgot them--[Jacky's] illness (worms)] call Dr. Mercer if symptons return--how is the boy taking his unaccustomed absence from home:--does he need anything?--his bed and bedding--didn't mean for [Boucher] to give [Jacky] special indulgence or partiality, but feels he should have as little disapation and indulgence as is necessary to good health and spirits--he meant merely that if [Jacky] were kept under [Boucher's] eye he would benefit from [Boucher's] good examples--however, he realizes every parent's anxiety for child makes same request--so withdraws his request--[Boucher's] letter to Revd. Mr. Addison forwarded by Dr. Ramney","\"To the Revd. Mr. Baucher in St. Mary's parish Caroline City\".GW, doting stepfather, sends absentee excuse for Jackie Custis's late return to school after the holidays.","George Washington's land agreement with George Mason, dated April 21, 1769.  George Mason lived at Gunston Hall, which is located just below Mount Vernon on the Potomac River in Fairfax County.  Surveys inherited in Washington's day were often inaccurate and this land agreement settled a long-standing dispute concerning the boundary line that divided Mount Vernon from Mason's property.  This folio incorporates both a legal contract and the elements of a survey that Washington himself undertook in 1769 to settle the inaccurate western boundary of the lands between Dogue Creek and Little Hunting Creek. The one page document is written in a clerical hand and is endorsed with George Washington's signature.","A caring and involved father, George Washington wrote this letter to his stepson's tutor, the Reverend Jonathan Boucher. In it he instructs his ward's tutor to enroll John Parke Custis with a particular dancing master. Written from Mount Vernon on April 24, 1769, Washington states, \"In respect to the Dancing Gentry, I am glad to find you have such choice of them, …Newman...I have heard him well spoken of as a teacher in that Science… you will be so good therefore Sir to enter Mastr Custis with Mr. Newman for a year or otherwise, as he may form his School.\"","Financial ledger account written by George Washington and documenting transactions between Washington and John Posey, from October 1765 to June 1769. Includes a 1767 bond between Posey and George Mason with George Washington as security. As a result of the forfeiture of this bond, Washington acquired enslaved people as well as 'sundry stock, goods [and] chattels' from Posey. Hercules Posey was one of the enslaved people acquired through this transaction. Washington signs at the conclusion 'E. Excepted pr Go: Washington, Copy of an Acct given to Mr. Grayson, Sept'r 19th 1769'. Autograph document signed, 1 page.","Plat \u0026 Memorandum of a survey made by George Washington for Capt. John Posey","Moneys expended and received on behalf of George Washington by [probably a manager or overseer].","Agreement for lease of 7 acres of land by John Posey to George Washington.","Letter from George Washington to Carter Braxton, Esq, and the trustees of Colonel Bernard Moore. Washington agrees to be answerable for the sum of £100 in order for Colonel Moore to purchase enslaved people, 'for the immediate support of his family'. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Receipt for 1 pound, 1 shilling paid by Edward McGuire for James Commack to defray the cost for a land survey for 200,000 acres allotted to the Virginia Regiment by Dinwiddie's Proclamation of 1754. Receipt text in another hand, signed by George Washington. Autograph document signed, small sheet.","William Carlin was a tailor in Alexandria. His account book is among our treasures and includes entries for clothes made for the Washington's, members of the Mount Vernon household, and other Virginia customers such as the Fairfax's, George Mason, and David Ramsey. Entries for George Washington span from 1765 to 1771 and this receipt corresponds directly to entries in the account book.  The services on the receipt include 'making a suit for Frank' and 'altering a pr. Lether (sp) Bretches to Giles.'","Account : George William Fairfax with Craven Peyton","\"It is an easier matter to conceive than to describe, the distress of this family; especially that of the unhappy parent of our dear Patsy Custis, when I inform you that yesterday removed the sweet Innocent girl into a more happy and peaceful abode than any she has met with in the affected path she hitherto has trod.\"","Account of cash sent Mr. Francis Willis, draft on Osgood Hanbury \u0026 Co., to Mr. Ramsey for postage, to Truro Parish for Fairfax's pew.","George Washington carefully drafted this elegant west elevation of his Mount Vernon mansion.  It provides insight into Washington's plans for the second major expansion of his home.  The elevation has wide doors and nearly symmetrical windows, while the final construction favored transom lights and the powerful exterior asymmetry of windows, preserving the symmetry of the interior rooms.  The undated manuscript was probably drafted prior to construction, which began in 1774.  This is the only extant exterior drawing of the mansion made by George Washington.  On the verso, also in Washington's hand, is a floor plan for the mansion's cellar.","Promissory note for George William Fairfax's pew at Truro Parish. The document is signed by George Washington who served as an agent for Fairfax.","Summary of pleas with case starting on May 18, 1772; other action taken on Feb. 22, 1774, and Mar. 23, 1774 -- final judgement given May 17, 1774-Savage ordered to pay £606.17.6. Document, laminated, watermarks (crown over GR, and crown over heraldic device), docketed \"Washington vs. Savage - Record\". | [As trustees for Mrs. William Savage (formerly Mrs. Charles Green) Washington and Fairfax were attempting to collect the money which her husband had promised in regular payments. Mason stood as security for the bond]. |","George Washington endorsed this account of his financial transactions with the prominent Alexandria merchant William Herbert. A frequent visitor to Mount Vernon, Herbert was an Irish immigrant who married Sarah Carlyle and later became the President of the Bank of Alexandria. Herbert signed this two page account and Washington endorsed it on the verso. The transactions recorded here date from March through July of 1775.","Bill for making coat and waistcoat, breeches, altering a coat and breeches, making another coat on a later date, and making a suit of regimentals.","Fears for the cause and for his character if he fails--Congress in Committee have consented to a Continental Currency \u0026 have ordered 2 million dollars to be struck off for payment of troops \u0026 other expences of defence--15,000 men voted as a Continental army, \u0026 he hopes more will be voted--other high officers not named yet--asks him and Mrs. Bassett to visit Mt. Vernon and take Mrs. Washington down to [Eltham] with them--uneasy at leaving her alone at Mount Vernon.","Washington writes a short letter before leaving for camp at Boston: \"I go fully trusting in that Providence which has been more bountiful than I deserve, and in full confidence of a happy Meeting with you sometime in the Fall ... I have not time to add more, as I am surrounded with company to take leave of me. I retain an unalterable affection for you, which neither time or distance can change. My best love to Jack and Nelly, and regards for the rest of the Family ...\"","This is a directive to his managers on subjects of responsibility during his absence","Expense report titled 'April 4 1776 An Account of Expences of His Excellency General Washington v. Guard, Waggons, horses, [and] waggoners, [etc etc] from Cambridge to New York - with several bills'. This report lists 24 expenses incurred by General George Washington and his Lifeguards on the journey from Cambridge, Massachusetts, to New York between April 4-13, 1776. Includes towns such as Providence, RI, and Norwich, CT, along with the amounts spent at each location and vendor names, taverns, etc. The total expense listed is £86.14.5. Autograph document, 1 page.","Instructions on keeping the enemy from crossing the river [Delaware]--plan for a retreat towards Philadelphia if necessary--send a spy across the river--make a show of having fresh troops to gain time--get someone into Trenton for news of boats being built.","Partially printed assessments of George Washington's accounts primarily during the Revolutionary War.","Informs Cook of the problems of the army in enlisting new recruits and obtaining arms. Intent of Hessians to leave R.I. winter quarter and Continentals' need to raise more men to protect States. Begs that each state meet its quota of troops.","Presents her with a lock of hair.","General Washington writes from Fishkill [N. Y.] to New York governor George Clinton. Abuse of citizens in this state by army officers -- ordered boat containing Mr. Cuyler's family and belongings to be stopped short of Fishkill -- those aboard shouldn't be permitted to review the works at West Point -- sends by express packets addressed to Clinton and [government of N. Y.], sent down by flag -- they contain extraordinary Manifesto and proclamation -- if boat with Cuyler's effects is to return, write General Putnam -- he [George Washington] returns to Fredericksburg [N. Y.] this afternoon. Document signed, in hand of (?), docketed \"Genl. Washington Letter Octr. 8th 1778, concerning a Flag sent from New York for Mr. Cuyler \u0026 his Effects \u0026c with a Manifesto of the Commre at New York.","Written from Fredericksburg, NY, Washington orders delay of Canadian expedition, but continued preparation for it; civil treatment of Native Americans; winter weather.","George Washington writes to Lund Washington from his headquarters in Middlebrook, NJ on 1779 April 3; makes arrangements for a shipment of fine Bordeaux claret; discusses financial matters concerning the estate of George Mercer; referenes the exchange of two slaves between Mount Vernon and his mother's home in Fredericksburg; questions Lund on the status of planting and propogating of trees, admonishing him for not answering some of his early queries and questions his management techniques; reports that things are slow on the war front and a recent storm impacted British transports.","While encamped at Middlebrook, New Jersey for the winter of 1779 George Washington wrote this letter to Nathanial Greene about trading one of his horses for another.","Personal letter to Lund, expressing the General's feelings about the general \"decay of public spirit \u0026 virtue\", which is contributing to the severe economic problems of the time.","Letter from George Washington to Arthur St. Clair regarding instructions for handling British soldiers without assistance from other divisions. Uncertainty over British movements and intentions prevented St. Clair from settling on a course for his division.","Letter from George Washington to General Edward Hand requesting Hand to return to the encampment at Morristown from his Lancaster home during the winter of 1780. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Letter asking Lund Washington for legal advice relating to a chancery suit depending between Mr James Mercer \u0026 \"the persons for whom I am acting as Attorney.\" He believes that Lund has a better understanding than \"[his] own knowledge of these kind of proceedings is capable of affording...\"","Re: a chariot Washington has ordered made in Philadelphia at £210 specie or paper equivalent.","Reports death of Don Juan Mirailles [Spanish envoy] who came on visit with Minister of France and was seized on arrival with \"a violent biliary complaint\" -- died despite best care of physicians and himself -- present his respects to [Mirailles's] lady. Autograph letter signed, watermark (J. Taylor, \u0026 an encircled armed figure). | Navarro was Governor \u0026 Capt. General of Cuba.","Washington acknowledges Biddle's resignation from his position and praises Biddle's duty as an officer.","Lund's late trip to Philadelphia--British \u0026 French fleets arrived--few recruits--promised aid from states will probably arrive too late--fears [Mt. Vernon] crops may be ruined by drought--how many colts are there?","Letter from George Washington, in the hand of  Tench Tilghman, to Major Judah Alden. The letter is sent from Washington's headquarters, Passaic Falls, New Jersey. The correspondence lays out an elaborate plan of attack meant to fall into the hands of the enemy. The \"misinformation\" was a spy tactic in hopes that it would be intercepted and throw off British forces.  The body of the letter is in the hand of Tilghman with the exception of one line by Washington's reading, \"but are not to make fires or discover themselves.\"","Letter in Alexander Hamilton's hand, signed by Washington. Washington issues orders for Colonel Christopher Greene's First Rhode Island Regiment, which included formerly enslaved African American soldiers, to march from Newport to West Point under Rochambeau. Washington writes, \"only come on with such officers as are to remain in service on the new arrangement and such men as engaged for the war, or at least for a term, that will last through the next campaign. The other men you may dismiss, unless the Count de Rochambeau should find any employment for them where they are now.\"","Enquiring about a transaction of bills to have been deposited in the Virginia Loan Office. Also, requesting a good family Steward be employed for the Washington family.","George Washington to Benjamin Tallmadge, 8 April 1781, in which Washington asks Tallmadge to transmit a letter to Rochambeau.  Washington contemplated a daring raid on the British troop on Long Island.  \"The success of the Enterprise,\" Washington wrote to Tallmadge, \"must depend, on … the secrecy of the attempt, and a knowledge of the exact situation of the enemy.\"","Letter from George Washington to Joseph Webb, regarding Martha's health and thanking Webb for his hospitality at his home in Wethersfield, CT. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","The warrant requests Pickering send 200 pounds from British Military Chest to Col. Edward Carrington for the Southern Army.","Just returned from a Committee--will accompany her to Mr. Bingham's tomorrow afternoon.","Autograph letter signed. Washington writes about the sorrow he felt when Chastellux departed to return to France: \"A sense of your public services to this country, and gratitude for your private friendship, quite overcame me at the moment of our separation.\" Washington adds, \"I truly say, never in my life did I ever part with a man to whom my soul clave more sincerely than it did to you.\" Washington hopes that, after the war, he can accompany Chastellux on a tour of North America. In the postscript, Washington writes that he is enclosing a letter to Marquis de Lafayette.","Written from Newburg, NY, Washington supports financial plight of soldiers, in spite of brewing conspiracy against him.","Letter from George Washington to Theodorick Bland, written from headquarters at Newburgh, NY. Writing several weeks after the events of the Newburgh Conspiracy and Washington's Newburgh Address, he discusses the disbanding of the Continental Army and the need to resolve Army pay and pensions.  Washington speaks candidly about the urgency of the situation: \"the necessity of fulfilling this Expectation of the Army affects me so exceeding forcibly, that I cannot help dwelling upon it, nor is there in my present apprehension a point of greater Consequence, or that requires more serious attention\". Autograph letter signed, 11 pages.","In this letter, George Washington continued with an update on the changing and hopefully improving state of affairs in America.","Letter of introduction on behalf of George Washington's \"nephew... who has been in bad health for more than twelve Months—He is advised by his Physicians to spend the summer on the Island of Rhode Island for the benefit of the Sea Air \u0026 Climate—\"","Discharge from the American Army, signed by George Washington and Jonathan Trumbull.","Sergeant Henry Leider's discharge certificate from the Continental Army.","\"An Acct. of Mrs. Washington's Expences from Virginia to my Winter Quarters \u0026 back again to Virginia according to the Memms. and accts. which I have received from her \u0026 those who accompd. her\"--expences amounting to £1064.1","Cost of things bought in Philadelphia by Mrs. Washington","Princeton. In this letter, after successfully commanding the Army, George Washington discusses his strong desire to retire and concludes the letter with updates on the state of independence and his continued travels to explore western lands.","Signed by Penelope French, Benjamin Dulany, and John Robertson - witnessed by Going Lanphier and Robert Lanphier with some marginal notes in handwriting of George Washington.","Mount Vernon. In this letter, after returning to Mount Vernon on Christmas Eve 1783, George Washington enthusiastically remarked that he was finally able to retire.","Introduces the Count de Laval Monmorency, brother to Duke de Laval and Colonel in Regiment of Royal Auvergne--he is on a tour from Charleston to New York.","Will be careful of letter and box for Mrs. Fitzhugh--leaves city immediately after meeting of the Society.","Washington thanks Gordon for sending him newspapers from Boston and mentions issues he is having with people settling on his lands near the Ohio River, which is he is about to leave Virginia to take care of.","Receipt for rents owed and paid by Henry Whiting on account of plantation rented from George Washington for 11 years by Whiting's father.","Letter from George Washington to Edward Snickers accepting his offer to manage the leasing of land purchased from the sale of Colonel George Mercer's estate. Washington sends a map of the plots and a copy of the lease (not identified), summarizes the terms of the lease, and shares his hope that Snickers finds tenants who will become long-term residents rather than see the land become 'Negro Plantations' rented to an absentee landlord. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","George Washington acknowledges receipt of several letters from George Augustine Washington at Barbadoes and Bermuda.","Leaf from a notebook kept by George Washington suggestions which includes improvements and experiments in modern farming techniques and inventions from experts of the time.","Plans for the Greenhouse quarters drawn and annotated by George Washington about 1785","Memorandum notes that Quarters to be 16' wide; half of that with 4' projection sufficient width for greenhouse; chimneys and where to place them; in front part of greenhouse need 2 tiers of windows; windows close together; chimneys in quarters; front of quarters might be wood with brick underpinning--center or greenhouse part all brick to the eves; rafters same angle; describes how to place windows in greenhouse.","Leaf from a Mount Vernon ledger.","Please forward enclosed letter ... requests current cash prices of good plank (inch, inch \u0026 quarter, inch \u0026 half) in Alexandria ... if vessel presently in harbor and has some for sale, master should call at Mount Vernon ...","Docketed \"Rough field Notes taken by George Washington in running the courses of the Land bot. from George \u0026 Jas. Mercer\".","[reverse of document dated Mar. 5, 1785, Patrick Henry to George Washington].","Autograph letter signed. Washington responds to a former Revolutionary officer's request for assistance. Washington offers to provide a certificate of service to Weissenfels if he can first send a testament of services from his commanding officer, Governor George Clinton.","George Washington discusses terms for hiring new miller Joseph Davenport who will replace miller Roberts.","Daily expenditures from cash fund on hand, and money received, with detailed explanation of some receipts and expenditures.","Concerning the purchase of shares of stock in the Potomac Company.","Anyone recommended by Mr. Powel is welcome at Mt. Vernon--encloses letter from an unknown gentleman [this was a Mr. Charles Vancouver, desiring to dedicate a publication to George Washington]--investigate to see what others think of author \u0026 his project.","Mr. Powel's advice has made him write Mr. [Charles] Vancouver, declining dedication of his publication--hopes to see Dr. Mayes, Powel's friend, on return from Caroline--Mrs. Macauly Graham's journey to the south--Mrs. Powel's letter to his nephew [Bushrod Washington] in Fredericksburg will be cared for.","Mount Vernon. George Washington opened this letter with a response to Chastellux's previous flattery, he continued with his hopes for peaceful trade and poetically outlined how nations might accomplish such a noble task, and he concluded with his plans for the Potomac Navigation Company, further identifying peaceful trade as a means of uniting nations.","Letter of condolence on Gov. Trumbull's death [Jonathan Trumbull Sr.]","Washington contracts in advance to purchase all 1,000 bushels of wheat from Mr. Battaile Muse. Purchased for George Washington's mill. Paid 6 shillings per bushel.","Washington first asks Gilpin for the use of a scow with which he intends to dredge mud from the river bottom for trial as fertilizer. Then he goes into some detail about the making of a water level and staff which he desires, \"I have joiners that could execute the wooden work ... but my Smith is too great a bungler to entrust anything to him, ...\" Washington asks Gilpin to have the iron work done for him, or, if he thinks it preferable to make the complete instrument for him.","Letter discussing the \"Agricultural Society of Philadelphia,\" also known as the Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture.","Washington hopes to trade 25 barrels of fine flour for \". . . a she ass from Surinam, . .\"","A character testimonial on behalf of Mr. Booth, (of Westmoreland Co., Va.).","fragment, endorsed \"Rect. No. 149 Walker Blunt Block Maker\".","Presents Rev. Mr. Griffith, who owns much property in Alexandria--he wants to borrow money to build--good securities--would not hesitate to make loan himself, had he the money.","Autograph letter signed, Mount Vernon. Washington writes that he has only just received Trumbull's letter and enclosure of Feb. 20, and he hopes Trumbull will make his southern tour and visit Mount Vernon. Washington mentions the marriage of George Augustine Washington and Fanny Bassett, who are living with him, and encloses a letter for Mr. Dwight. This is Rev. Timothy Dwight, who sent Washington a copy of the \"Conquest of Canaan.\"","Covers period April 23-29, including \"6 half Johan. and half a Guinea to pay Mr. Buchanan my dividd. of the cash for the James River Navigation and recd. from his office 426 dollars in Indents (paper) for Interest on my Loan Office Certificates emitted in this state of Virginia.\" Includes money paid for rum, wool cards, G. \u0026 L. Washington's schooling [Samuel's children], flour, ferriage, etc.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel, Mount Vernon to Whitehaven. Washington writes that he received 1400 Flags with small breakage, sent £50 bill on Wakelin Welch, and will settle for balance before Mr. Sanderson leaves country.","Autograph letter signed with address panel. Mount Vernon to New York. Washington thanks Taylor for the apples and pickled and fried oysters that he sent.","Mount Vernon. In this letter, George Washington sends his congratulations to David Humphreys on return to America [from London] and invites him to Mount Vernon.","Letter from George Washington to Richard Sprigg regarding husbandry and breeding a donkey. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Letter signed. Mount Vernon. Sends several letters of James Bloxham's--Bloxham undecided about staying longer than a year--\"In a word he seems rather to have expected to have found well organized farms, than that the end and design of my employing him was to make them so.\"--if Bloxham's wife is to come, let her come on ship to Alexandria or nearby ports--she can pay for seed, implements, etc., and be repaid in Virginia.","Report from George Washington to the Potomac Company shareholders. Written during Washington's term as president of the corporation, it provides updates on the progress of the company's work and a reminder that stock payments are due soon. Includes a discussion of works at the Seneca and Shenandoah Falls as well as the cutting of a canal at Great Falls. Provides a reminder of the appointed day for electing a president and directors for the ensuing year. Autograph document in unknown handwriting, signed 'In behalf of the Directors,' by George Washington, 1 page.","Autograph letter, signed. Mount Vernon. Washington asks Digges if he would inquire among his friends on the Eastern Shore, Maryland \"if I could be furnished with one thousand feet of the best plan plank; precisely 24 feet long (when dressed) - To be without sap, or knots. - It is for the floor of my New room.\" Years before Washington had set aside some like lumber but \"behold! half of it was stolen, and the other half will match no plank I can now get.\"","Acknowledges Peale's receipt of Golden Pheasant. Sent body of French Hen. Wishes Peale success with mezzotinto prints.","Incloses copy of the Vision of Columbus which he promised--his copies just came to hand.","For 3 ruffled shirts, 1 plain one, 4 stockings, 1 pair breeches, etc.","Advising him that he will discharge the balance owing--Mr. Morris will have his agent in New York pay $840, about £325.6. as per account of January.","Regrets hearing that George Augustine Washington is ill, wants him not to do more than he can safely do. Instructions about Mount Vernon.","Will call for her in carriage in hopes of accompanying her to Lansdown this evening.","Thanks for inquiring into prices of painting and lining carriages--he has employed a Mr. Clark to repair chariot--well spoken of--can see progress every day when passing his workshop in the Square.","George Washington appointed George Augustine Washington manager of Mount Vernon in his absence. The letter gives detailed instruction of farming Mount Vernon, as well as decorating the mansion, improvements to farm buildings, supervision and care of the servants, miscellaneous purchases.","Has perused contents of enclosed--finds it good and just, and thinks they will meet with favorable reception of his nephew [Bushrod Washington].","\"Dear Sir, I have this moment been favored with your letter and with out date from Prince Georges County and have ordered the Jennies to be delivered to Mr. Dove--hoping both will prove with foal. Royal Gift never fails ...,\".","Lists the names, occupations, and salaries of 86 workmen on the Potomac Company canal near Harper's Ferry.","Introduces Mr. and Mrs. [Samuel] Powel of Philadelphia.","The Powel's safe arrival in Philadelphia [after visit at Mt. Vernon]--the Mr. Morrises [Robert and Gouvernor] visited on way to Richmond--hopes to hear of the [Pennsylvania] state convention's decision on Federal Government--Spanish chestnuts--will send more about the 1st of October next year.","Thanks for seeds--glad Caleb Hall did not come from England--thanks for offer to send blacksmiths \u0026 mill wrights, but needs none--no benefits for people of that kind to come over--\"Whenever we have a regular \u0026 firm government established the prospect for these people will be much more pleasing.\"--Bloxham well.","Thoughts about various states debating ratification of Constitution--generosity of landholders in county of Philadelphia in proposing it for seat of Federal government.","George Washington passes on some information about Irish wolf dogs to Carter which he received from an Irish gentleman. George Washington does not think that mastiffs will fulfill the purpose of hunting wolves which Carter apparently wants.","In this letter, George Washington reveals his humorous side after learning of Chastellux's recent marriage and Washington ended the letter with important information on the Constitution and methods of united the now new nation.","Invitation to dinner for Monday, May 19, 1788. Answer is requested.","Thanks her for her composition in his honor--new government--hopes those of her sex will introduce federal fashions and national manners instead of following foreign manners and fashions.","Washington introduces the Count de Moustier, from the Court of France, and the Marchioness de Brehan, who are returning to New York and propose to pass through Baltimore.","Introdues [Ferdinand] Fairfax, son of [Bryan] Fairfax, his godson--he goes to Philadelphia to complete his studies.","Washington advises his nephew about his contemplated move to Alexandria to set up a law practice.","Letter discussing Bushrod renting George Washington's townhouse in Alexandria, as well as the stable and garden.","George Washington grants his nephew, George Augustine Washington, power of attorney during the former's absence from Mount Vernon. George Washington was preparing to take office as first President of the United States, and George Augustine Washington acted as manager of Mount Vernon during George Washington's first term. Witnessed by Tobias Lear and John Fairfax.","Bill from President to Mr. Lewis","Presidential appointment to Redman as customs collector at the port of Yeocomico River in Virginia. The rest of the document is filled in by Tobias Lear. This appointment followed the first Tariff Act of July 4, 178","On September 3, 1789, George Washington sent this letter to Edmund Jennings Lee inviting him to dine at Mount Vernon along with John Marshall and Bushrod Washington. Marshall had recently returned from service as peace commissioner to France and Washington hoped to persuade him to run for Congress in the upcoming election. Lee must have declined this invitation, because his name is not recorded in Washington's diary among his dinner guests that evening.","Advises Stuart, as administrator of estate of John Parke Custis, to let Mr. Alexander have disputed land [J.P. Custis' \"Abingdon\" estate] back and pay him a fair rent for the time it was out of his possession -- has no time to give reasons -- Martha Washington adds her approval at bottom of letter in short note and signature.","Authorization of expenses needed for the return of Hugh Taylor, a fugitive indentured servant, to the Potomac Company from Alexandria to Great Falls in November 1789. Document signed, 1 page.","Sorry to find the report on the Hessian Fly to Maj. Jackson has been recalled--hasn't written Mr. [Arthur] Young about it--is informed, especially in Connecticut, that fly is now in wheat too--it is a pity farmers won't stick to yellow-bearded wheat, which is immune.","Partially printed on card from President Washington and Mrs. Washington--not filled out.","Written in George Washington's hand, this note is extracted from a letter from George Augustine Washington to George Washignton.  The letter gives length of bolting cloth now in the mill--Col. Biddle observes has the difference between cloth and reel covered with coarse linen.","Thanks to Society for letter and present accompanying it -- beneficial consequences to rural economy from prizes awarded -- Mr. Matthewson's improvements in art of cheese making. Signed by Washington, though not written in his hand.","Consents to agreement with Mr. Alexander in order to avoid a legal decision -- forwarded it to Lund Washington -- question of assumption not taken up yet -- it has been fully discussed and majority will be small on whichever side wins -- will not send the original papers [pertaining to above agreement] to him in Williamsburg.","Account amounting to £51.6.2 for ice and \"mouls\" of ice cream.","New York. Autograph letter signed. Washington writes in response to a letter from the wife of Lafayette requesting a brevet commission at the rank of captain for Joseph-Léonard Poirey, a French officer who served under her husband.","Washington writes, \"And you will, I dare flatter myself, do me the justice to believe that I can never be more happy than in according marks of attention to so good a friend to America and so excellent a patriot as Madame la Marquise de la Fayette. Nor did she need any excuse for making use of her own language to be the interpreter of so much politeness \u0026 persuasion as she has found means to convey in one short letter. In truth that language, at least when used by her, seems made on purpose to have fine things communicated in it; and I question whether any other, at least in the hands of any other person, would have been equally competent to the effect.\"","Received his letter by Mr. Robert Parish -- declines proposals for dedicating the travels of William Bartram to himself, as it sets a bad precedent -- however, approves book and adds name as a subscriber.","Letter cover only, signature has been clipped","On a trip from Mount Vernon to Philadelphia, Washington complains about his coachman, Dunn, who has given many \"proofs of his want of skill in driving ...\" and \"... this Morning was found much intoxicated.\" Lear is asked to make inquiries after a new driver.","Discusses Gov. Clinton's letter of 26th containing news from Capt. Brant of the expedition against the Indians which was ambushed [Gen. Harmar's expedition] -- sounds true but awaits more news -- our force ought to have been large enough to tackle a force of 1,000 or more -- friendly sentiments of Capt. Brant -- his account of Gen. St. Clair not true nor the account of affairs at Muskingum -- Brant tried to prevent any treaty -- St. Clair wanted no more land than already given -- treaty of Muskingum.","Impossible to arrange an exchange of property with Ball, who wishes to have land held by George Washington in Berkeley County. Not possible because property leased to tenants and value greater than Ball believes it to be. Would be willing to work an exchange, however, for some of his land west of the Alleghany River.","Account for Feb. 21 and April 2 for Best Bourbon Coffee, amounting to £8.15.4.","Washington writes to the Mayor of Alexandria saying that an accurate survey is necessary of 10 miles square in question [the land for the Federal City] -- has engaged Mr. Ellicott to make it -- hopes corporation of Alexandria, Virginia will give all necessary help.","While on his Southern tour, Washington writes to Lear that \"I am perfectly satisfied that every necessary and proper step will be taken to procure a good Steward, and a good House keeper ...\" for the Philadelphia household. Orders a garden worker to be paid.","Presents one set of the Annals sent him by Mr. Arthur Young to the Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture as requested.","Major George A. Washington gone to Berkeley so he will address him [Whitting] on Mount Vernon matters -- send weekly reports -- corn at the mill should be ready -- gather this corn \u0026 stalks together for fodder -- plant this meadow in grass -- further instructions on harvesting and seeding -- all autumn grain and grass to be put in as soon as possible -- wants an overseer for Dogue Run, a man with a small family -- house for overseer, can move one from the Mansion to Dogue Run easier than build a new one, add a brick chimney -- this was originally at Dogue Run -- instructions for Tom Davis, bricklayer, about \"the other Wing of the Green House\" -- be sure brick work on old \u0026 new walls coincide exactly -- instructions for Will, \"if ... is not likely to provide shoes enough for the Negroes in due Season\" -- clover -- use the barn floor to tread wheat -- not to use Mr. Lund Washington's smith for work on Harrows, Mt. Vernon's smiths are competent -- how is wheat crop -- if 335 bushels all? -- crop short indeed.","Washington writes to his Mount Vernon overseer about farm matters; mentions crop rotation system, decreasing productivity of land, wheat experiments, mill production, and missing horse.","Washington writes to North Carolina's Governor that he has received letter with notice of cession of land in North Carolina for building lighthouses -- mentions recent southern tour -- thanks him for reception in North Carolina -- object was \"To see with my own eyes the situation of the Country, and to learn on the spot the condition and disposition of our Citizens.\" Written in the hand of Tobias Lear.","Thanks her for sending enclosed \"Strictures \u0026c\" to him to read -- it hasn't caused him any pain -- he regrets author didn't spend some of time investigating the facts instead of writing the pamphlet. If he had done so, the author \"might have found many of his charges as unsupported as the 'baseless fabric of a vision'\" (quoting from The Tempest, IV,1). The pamphlet referred to was \"Strictures and observations upon the three executive departments of the government of the United States...\" by Massachusettensis ([Philadelphia], 1792).","Invitation from George Washington to Mr. Gilbert. Partially printed. Filled in by George Washington. Mr. Gilbert, who is invited to dine at 4:00, is unidentified. Engraved invitation does not include phrase \"and Mrs. Washington\" like others issued at the time.","Pressing public business causes delay in answering letter -- thanks for information he requested on genealogy of Washington family -- returns herewith will of Lawrence Washington as she desires.","Washington will gladly accept one of several tubs of grape vines from Madeira if Mr. Powel doesn't need them all -- a vessel sails for Alexandria in a few days -- will send sundry parcels to Mt. Vernon.","Discusses plantation management.","Autograph letter signed. Washington denies a request from his neighbor to hunt deer on his property.","Has heard that Maj. Harrison of Loudon County intends selling his land adjoining George Washington's in Fairfax -- Washington wishes to buy for sole reason of ridding himself of the \"villainies\" which are performed by those tenants who occupy Harrison's land -- land no good for a farm -- if he can get good price make the bargain, so long as title is clear and not under any encumbrances of leases.","Contracts services for one year-house carpenter and Joiner should conduct themselves soberly, honestly and deliberately-duties: superintend Negro carpenters, use proper care with tools, keep an account (in a book) of needs and things done, should set a good example, and will remain at work from light to dark-pay is 10 pounds a month- George Washington will provide: meat and meal or flour, tools, quarters, and will pay taxes.","Encloses copies of earlier letters to Lewis, in case originals miscarry -- has written Mr. [Anthony] Whitting at Mount Vernon not to sell the stud horse, but deliver him to Robert Lewis -- Lewis's aunt (Martha Washington) joins in sending greetings.","Will pay small sum in Amsterdam -- encloses bill of exchange drawn by George Meade on Henry Gildermeester in his favor – 2,310 guilders in Dutch currency -- will remit second exchange by British packet slated to sail on 6 February. With this sum, Washington transferred money to a Dutch banking firm in order to assist the family of the Marquis de Lafayette, who had been captured by Prussian forces as he fled France in August 1792.","Please convey enclosed letter to Madame La Fayette \"if you know where she is to be found\" -- hold amount of bill sent subject to her order -- sent to Holland because reports in America say if Madame Lafayette is not there, it will be known where she is to be found.","Comments on enclosed poem that contains birthday sentiments for Mrs. Powel. The poem was copied by Tobias Lear from a 1792 manuscript by the poet Elizabeth Graeme Fergusson. Mount Vernon has both the original and Lear's copy.","Enclosed is second bill of exchange for 2310 guilders for Madame Lafayette.","Received Parker's letter desiring to know terms on which he (Washington) would sell his Gloucester County land -- since he got it at valuation of £800 Virginia currency for part of a bond, he will sell it for same plus interest since 1789 -- Washington wants payment upon giving over the land, but some credit can be arranged.","Received letter containing Mr. Bennett's claim against Colville's estate -- deals with George Washington's position as executor of Colville estate -- won't pay interest on debt thereof until court of Chancery decides whether it is just -- refers him to Mr. Keith of Alexandria who has papers dealing with estate.","Encloses Col. Robert Townsend Hooe's letter relating to the Thomas Colville estate -- wishes to have final settlement of estate -- check Mr. Bennett's account with documents and see if it seems to be correct -- Washington thinks Bennett's claim different from what he remembered legacy to be -- has referred Hooe to him for details.","Congratulations and best wishes on her birthday from both President and Mrs. Washington -- would have attended her party except for \"the late event which has happened in their family\" (the death of George Augustine Washington).","Dinner invitation from George and Martha Washington to Mr. and Mrs. Dalton and daughter. Not in Washington's hand. Tristram Dalton was a friend and first senator from Massachusetts. Invitation was issued just prior to Washington's second inauguration in the Senate chamber.","George Washington requires shells for lime to make mortar for about \"40,000 Bricks.\" Constructing Dogue Run Farm 16-sided barn. Asks his nephew if he hires out \"Negro carpenters by the year?\" Can he recommend carpenter overseer?","Has little information re inquiry of Mr. Thomas Bowen--only man named George Harrison in area died 50 years ago--no children--widow married man named Posey--Harrison's land left to nephew John West, from whom George Washington bought it about 20 years ago--knows nothing of affairs of Harrison's estate.","Received letter from Wilkinson by way of Captain Abner Prior and shortly after the two kegs of fish from \"western waters\" [in Ohio] -- fish were fine and a novelty here.","By Brig Betsey, sends triplicates of letters of Jan. 30 and 31 and the third exchange for 2310 guilders for Madame Lafayette.","Sends plan of new federal district where the seat of government will be located -- \"It will serve to show you, and such as may have the curiosity to look at it, that whatever our present condition is, we have vanity enough to look forward to a better.\"","Mrs. Washington is indisposed with a cold -- afraid she will increase it by going to the circus this afternoon -- President and rest of family will go to see exhibition of Mr. Ricketts.","Mr. David Clark, coachmaker in Philadelphia, has asked him to write informing Col. Washington that the coach he (George Washington) had with him in Charleston was made by Clark -- he has heard it was admired for its beauty and is made of good materials -- Mr. Clark hears Col. Washington wants to have a coach made and he desires the job.","Since Mr. de Barth has not made stipulated payments for land bought of Washington, lying on the Kanawas, Washington suggests canceling the bargain instead of bringing measures against De Barth for payment.","Received from Arthur Young two sets of his Annals, numbered 98-108--presumes one set intended, as usual, for Agricultural Society of this city--accordingly, sends them to him as president.","Inquires as to price and availability of the best clover seed.","At request of several gentlemen of his acquaintance, Washington introduces Dr. Edwards, who is going to Europe for his health and to obtain knowledge of agriculture there.","Mr. Arthur Young has written that the several accounts collected by George Washington of agriculture in this country \"have set him afloat on the High Seas of conjecture with respect to the Agriculture of this Country ...\" -- \"and, as you had a hand in setting him afloat, it is but fair that you should lend your assistance to get him landed again\" -- sends enclosed extracts from Young's letter and desires Peters to answer queries -- Young has been prevented by the war from coming to this country to study himself the agriculture and see what can be done along that line.","Agrees to Hooe's offer for flour -- will order Anthony Whitting to make delivery in Alexandria, but wishes because of harvest time that Hooe would take delivery at his mill or on river opposite -- market for flour is not falling as Hooe says, but only a temporary drop due to lack of vessels to take it to European markets -- had heard of William Shepherd's intent to apply to Loudon Court to condemn George Washington's land on Difficult Run -- encloses a copy of earlier letter to Col. Powell on subject.","Hereby conveys a letter from Warner Washington III as he promised -- the younger Warner is destitute for funds in this city.","Enlarges on recent letter of Mrs. Washington's (dictated by him) relative to the estate in Berkeley -- in accord with provisions in George A. Washington's will, advises settling a second plantation in Berkeley including some land in Fairfax County, as a grass and small grain farm -- advises on getting tenants and drawing up contracts -- she should ask advice of George S. Washington -- Anthony Whitting's decline caused by consumption necessitates visit to Mt. Vernon but public business presses and visit will be short.","Death of Anthony Whitting -- needs Tilghman's help to procure new manager -- thinks a good one may better be found on Eastern Shore of Maryland than elsewhere -- gives qualifications for the job -- lists several people in Tilghman's neighborhood whom he has had recommended -- among them is William Pearce [later manager of Mt. Vernon] -- doesn't want to lure any away from present jobs, unless they had intended leaving anyway.","At the time of this letter, Washington was serving his second term as president and was living in Philadelphia.  His nephew, George Augustine Washington, had served as farm manager for the previous seven years but died in 1793.  In need of a new farm manager, Washington considered his nephew, Lawrence Lewis.","Concerned that Lewis was too inexperienced for the job, Washington remarked on the necessary qualifitcations necessary: \"…so little haveg it in my power to visit, or attend to my private concerns, that it becomes extremly necessary (besides fidility) to have an experienced \u0026 skilful man, of some weight, to manage my business; one whose Judgment is able to direct him in cases which may arise out of circumstances that can neither be foreseen, nor previously guarded against.","Washington continued, \"What the age of Mr Lawrence Lewis is—what opportunities he may have had to acquire any knowledge in the management of a Farm. What his disposition, whether active or indolent. Whether clear in his perceptions, \u0026 of good Judgment. Whether sober \u0026 sedate, or fond of amusements and running about—with other queries which might be asked, as well applying to a young man Just entering on the career of life; are all matters to which I am an entire stranger; and if you can give me information respecting them, I shall thank you. You will readily perceive that my sole object in these enquiries is to ascertain the competency of a character to whom I should commit an important trust; consequently, going no farther, can operate nothing to the prejudice of my Nephew, whatever, in confidence, you may say to me on the foregoing points and such others as may occur to you.\"","Washington instead hired a more seasoned farm manager, William Pearce.  Pearce served as farm manager until 1796 during which time Lewis came to stay at Mount Vernon and worked in some managerial capacity, but the official farm manager by then was James Anderson.  Lewis eventually married Nelly Custis in 1799 and lived the remainder of his life at Woodlawn.","Has heard from Mr. Robert Lewis that Crow desires increase in wages -- since he had best crop last year at Union Farm, Washington will raise him to £40 per annum as an encouragement, but will not raise him any higher hereafter.","Requests that Mercer forward deed from \"yourself \u0026 others to me\" if it has been duly executed and recorded.","Has given James Keith a draught on Col. Hooe for £140, the amount due Keith for his trouble in Colville estate -- asks that Hooe deduct it from what is due George Washington.","Lewis was acting Estate Manager for George Washington at Mount Vernon. The letter contains instructions for various farm activities and personal advice to young Lewis on how to write better reports.","100 guineas a year for superintendant of Mt. Vernon--recommends that Pearce visit the estate--to determine if all is to his liking-George Washington expects to be at Mt. Vernon on the 20th of Sept.--gives directions, mileage, stage schedule--speaks of worthless overseer to 8-10 Negro carpenters--hopes to replace him by New Year's day.","Won't sell land on Difficult Run in Loudon County except for very high price -- was in treaty with a Dutchman for it for £60 per annum -- would want double what Lewis offered for the Frederick County land because when Shenandoah River is made navigable, lands near it will increase greatly in value","Introduces Tobias Lear, who leaves George Washington as Secretary after 7 years -- Lear is engaged in a mercantile scheme -- recommends him to Short's kindness.","Introduces Tobias Lear, who goes to Europe to carry into effect his plans for an \"extensive commercial establishment\" at the Federal City -- Lear can explain his long delay in writing -- encloses Mr. Richard Peters' and Mr. Thomas Jefferson's answers to his queries about American agriculture -- if there are any questions, ask Lear.","Sends their regrets that Mrs. Powel cannot accompany him and Mrs. Washington to Virginia.","George Washington's nephew's widow has decided to move--Pearce and his family to move into Mansion--repairing of Mr. Crow's house--recommends Pearce residing in the right wing (the Hall)--list of things at his disposal --authorizes Pearce to acquire ploughs and any other tools --outlines benefits of Pearce's early arrival.","Washington comments on the disagreeable conduct of the French minister Genet, who seems to want to involve the U.S. in war. The situation has \"test[ed] the temper of the Executives.\"","Deals with involved estate of Samuel Washington and his last wife, Susannah Perrin Holding Washington -- had been undecided whether to try to get estate from Mrs. Washington's family in favor of his niece Harriot who was left very little -- will reach an agreement -- \"Pay me one hund. pounds which I shall give to my niece for her immediate support, and I will quit claim to all the Negros which belonged to Mrs. Saml. Washington ...\".","An attachment has been served against Washington -- despite Mercer's orders to the contrary, collectors present notes against Mercer's brother's estate to George Washington's manager for Payment -- brought bond and mortgage of Mercer's late father and brother from Philadelphia, and will exchange them for land -- asks whether his (Washington's) signature necessary on the instrument.","In this letter George Washington has decided to engage superintendant of carpenters for another year--could not find anyone to relace-comments on man who looks after the house people, ditchers, etc.--after winter, Pearce can decide to remain at Mt. Vernon or live elsewhere--construction of house for Mr. Crow--Negro children forbidden to enter the yards and gardens (excluding the children of cook and her husband the Mulatto Frank).","George Washington's general thoughts and directions on government of Mt. Vernon--Mr. Howell Lewis will remain until Pearce's arrival--farm needs much manure---plans to go largely with buck wheat as a green manure---has requested for 450 to 500 bushels for seed--does not wish to go largely with corn--plans to sow a good many oats--keeping no more than half for seed.","George Washington instructs Pearce to take an exact account of the stock, tools and implements on each of the farms--to purchase a proper (bound) book in Alexandria for accounts--insists on the correctness of these registers--outines work of the carpenters: complete the new barn at Dogue Run, etc.--comments on live fences: cedar, lombardy poplar, and willows--hogs and sows--wants to reclaim and lay grass to the mill swamp--clover lots--potatoes--McKoy and Tom Davis--directions for lots on Muddy Hole, Union and River farms--Cyrus a slave at Mansion house--Muclus a slave--Will, a kind of overseer--stresses the need to regulate wagons and carts at the Mansion--Ehler the gardener and an agreement as to where he should eat--Lucy the cook--instructions to provide Negroes with as much meal as they can eat without waste--provisions of fish--directions for killing and preserving the hogs--clover timothy and orchard grass--post and rail fence from the Miller's house to the trunnel fence--barrier against bad neighbors--breaking of the steers to the yoke--oxen--asks for the return of large stone jars (which were filled with spirits)--wants an inventory of articles in store at Mansion--the Jack and stud horse--superfine and fine flour--allowance of meat and meal--paying of debt--overhauling the Seins now rather than in the Spring.","Course of crops--objective was to recover the fields from exhausted state-manure-buck wheat-Indian corn-comments on the insufferable conduct of overseers-Col. Ball of Leesburgh promised to send buck wheat-commends on poor quality of common oats brought from Eastern shore-garlick and wild onions-complains about overseers not doing much fall plowing--has little dependence on overseers when left to themselves-gives directions on how Pearce is to treat overseers-warns Pearce not to be like Mr. Whiting, who is said to have drank freely-GW's observations of his overseers: Stuart, Crow, McKoy, Butler, Davy and Thomas Green.","Written in the hand of Bartholomew Dandridge. Washington describes his Mount Vernon estate to the English agronomist in great detail, as he is considering leasing four of the Mount Vernon farms. Includes his description of Mount Vernon: \"No estate in United America is more pleasantly situated than this.\"","George Washington sends two bank notes of one hundred dollars each for Mr. Butler--is upset that the ice house was not filled during the late freezing spell--wants to know quantity of oats that have been thrashed--instructs them to get seeds from the gardener--has sent a bundle of Poccon or Illinois nuts via Mr. Jefferson--East India hemp seed for sowing--inquires as to the appearance of the growing wheat--using Mr. Whiting's memo book, Mr. Dandridge will settle Mr. Butler's account.","George Washington inquires of condition and shelter of stock at Dogue Run and Union--instances of misconduct of Crow and McKoy--informs Pearce that he is taking on Butler again. Observations on various agricultural things. Asks about the carpenters at Mrs. Fanny Washington's. Informs Pearce that in the Eastern states, horses aided by oxen do the plowing.","Crop rotation plan--hopes to bring fields into a profitable state of cultivation--mentions Mr. Stuart's suggestion that the good fields be planted with corn and poor parts with buck wheat--sending 14 bushels of clover seed--suspects that Negro seedsmen are taking toll on seeds--manure to Mansion house for oats, grass and potatoes--fences at River farm--Thomas Green taking fine flour from the mill--payment of a hundred dollars to Mr. Dulany--rent due to Mrs. French for year 1793-wages for 1793 due to estate of Mr. Anthony Whitting.","Draft of a letter from George Washington to John Hamilton Moore thanking him for a copy of his book 'The new practical navigator'. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","George Washington speaks of Mr. Butler's agreeable work and conduct--French furze--construction of substantial fences--pigs--planting of clover and buck wheat--wants to know of the appearance of the growing wheat and barley--progress on the new race at the mill--honey locust seed--white bent seed--inquires about the amount of St. Foin and India hemp seed--stresses the importance of selling cattle before it is too late--attending to their breeding--Mrs. Fanny Washington asks to rent her fishing landing--conditions of rent--Col. Ball must have the three shoats he requested (a boar and two sows)--payment of wages to Stuart, Crow and McKoy--intends to build dairies at both Union and Dogue Run farms.","George Washington mentions the death of Stuart's daughter--gives directions for repairs of the house in Alexandria--comments that cedar posts, chestnut or cyprus rails are better than oak--concerned about the idleness of his carpenters--barn at Dogue Run--discusses the increase of lambs reported by the overseers--a missing report of Mr. Stuart is requested--sending payment from Philadelphia of Mr. Lewis' order to Mr. Ross--white bent grass seeds received--Ehler the gardener--directions for labeling new seeds.","George Washington assents to Pearce's request to meet his children in Baltimore--payment of wages to Mr. Stuart--enclosed some early colliflower seed, sent by Mrs. Washington--promises to send copy of advertisement of terms on which jacks and stud horses are to cover--mentions Crow's inattention to stock in regards to sheep sheering--St. Foin seed and India hemp--hares being destructive--lucern--enclosed three bank notes for Rev. Mr. Muir and Mr. Hartshorne--warns not to take mares from the jacks until paid.","Regarding his annual contributions to the Alexandria Academy--Washington wishes to know what indigent or orphaned children have attended and what their progress has been, especially since he has only once received such a report.","Following up on his previous letter, Washington writes that he has not had any response from Simms or James Keith regarding the Thomas Colvill estate, nor of the cash sent to Simms, nor has Washington received the documents he had requested from them.","George Washington explains horse advertisement--care of the youngest jack and mules--Peter--tells Pearce to keep an exact account of all mares and jenneys that go to the jacks--Mr. Prescot of Loudoun (or Fauquier) owes yet for last year--speaks of Mr. Lewis' account that the new visto is opened much further than intended--instructions to buy as much good Oznabrigs--for the making of clothes for the Negroes--requests a sample of the linnen--comments on the price of midlings and ship stuff and superfine and fine flour--corn--breaking of the ground in the fall.","George Washington approves the use of his own people in repairing the house in Alexandria--warns that putting the fence posts too distant will cause the rails to warp--glad to hear of Green's finishing the barn at Dogue Run--comments on the grain falling from the treading floor--lucern--directions for preparing--St. Foin and India hemp--impossible navigation has prevented him sending the promised clover and other seeds--hopes to send next week.","Cannot possibly appoint Spotswood's son John as commander of a frigate over older and experienced officers--perhaps can make him 2nd or 3rd lieutenant--on recommendation of Mr. Brooke and others, Mr. Lawrence Muse appointed as Collector of Rappahannock [Cty] to succeed Hudson Muse.","Autograph letter signed, two pages plus cover page with Washington's presidential frank. Washington writes Ball regarding a shipment of goods that he expects will soon depart Philadelphia after some delay. The shipment includes clover seeds and cocoa bean shells, latter intended as a gift from Martha Washington to Ball's wife, Francis (Fanny) Washington Ball, the daughter of George's brother Charles. Finally, Washington encloses an advertisement for the stud services of his prized livestock, the horse Traveller and donkeys Knight of Malta and Compound.","Lewis has given him no information on Washington's lots in Winchester and Bath, Virginia [the latter now Berkeley Springs, W.Va.]--he wishes a list of all tenants, what they owe, and how they stand--asks Lewis to post copies of enclosed advertisement in area, especially at Leesburg and Fauquier Courthouse--Mr. Prescoat [Prescott] owes for last year's stud fee and a long pasturage.","Washington gives directions regarding the purchase of linnens for the enslaved people--suggestions for determining how far apart the boards on the threshing floor should be in the new barn at Dogue Run--cultivation of the drilled wheat--clover seed, furze and other promised articles are on board the Sally Captain--Col. Gilpin--onions and garlick--might get some oats from Notley Young, esq.--gives directions for the enclosed Nankeen cotton seeds--P.S. (page 3): wrote Col. Ball and Mr. Robert Lewis, welcome to send a mare or two to either of the Jacks or the Horse--P.S. (page 4): March 17, delay in departure of the Vessel [Sally], may alter delivery route--5 bushels of Plaster of Paris to be tried on clover. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","George Washington complains that the overseers did not plow in the fall--success of the crop--running rollers over the grass and wheat--spring barley--Wayles the Brewer in Alexandria--winter barley--Col. Ball is late with the buck wheat--ponders the distance between sections of the floor at the new Dogue Run barn--furnishing Mr. Smith with fish from the landing--prices--securing enough fish for the use of the people there--asks about quantity of wheat--tobacco stored in Alexandria--inquires about Pearce's family arrival--sending, on the next vessel, nine bolts of Oznabrigs--it is cheaper there than in Alexandria--gives directions on receiving payment from Col. Lyles and instructs where he is located--sending three pounds of lucern seed--directs Pearce not to accept anything but the whole sum from Col. Lyles.","George Washington decides that the space between boards on the treading floor of the new barn at Dogue Run will be an inch and a half--suggests that the oats may be tread on the same floor--will send three and a half bushels of a peculiar kind of oats--appearance of the drilled and other wheat--comments on the fine weather during March--winter barley--St. Foin and hemp--Abram--warns of Crow's not able to be trusted--warns of lack of water should mill race not be completed--Washington's sister Lewis of Fredericksburgh is allowed to have one of the unbroken mules.","George Washington is glad to hear that Pearce's family has safely arrived at Mt. Vernon--hopes that change of air will help to restore the eldest daughter to health--writes of the capture of vessels by the British--followed by the embargo--fall in provisions--price of flour--threshing of wheat--purchasing salt before the prices get higher--it is not Washington's expectation to stop ploughing in order to roll the grass and grain--breaking of steers--inquires of the young grass planted last fall--defends the imposition of garden seeds--provision for providing clothes for the young gardener at Alexandria--chance for lambs is bad--rams--instructions for shearing time--paper for the rooms in the house--plastering and white washing--orders for Thomas Davis to paint the houses--lower portion a stone color and the roof red.","Rare for Washington to answer letters applying for appointments, but because of personal regard and former public association he is replying to this one ... lists 3 reasons which explain his silence re: applications for appointments: (1) requests are so numerous and courteous replies require too much of his time; (2) courteous answers could be interpreted to mean more than was intended; (3) at the time of his Inauguration \"... I resolved firmly that no man should ever charge me justly with deception ...\" has never committed himself on an appointment until all information and circumstances have been examined ... on a purely personal basis without involving his public character or the Country, Washington has responded to a request of McHenry's ...","Washington asks Deakins to examine contents of enclosed order and tell him the price the tobacco would fetch.","Presidential pardon signed by George Washington and issue to David Blair. The Customs Act of 1790 specified procedures for collecting duties on imported goods and standardized the sizes of containers for certain imported goods in order to facilitate easier taxation and reduce fraud. For instance, run was required to be imported in casks of at least 50 gallons. David Blair's attempt to import rum from Barbados in casks smaller than 50 gallons resulted in the forfeiture of his vessel. Washington's 1794 pardon of Blair remits this forfeiture. Signed by Edmund Randolph as Secretary of State. Manuscript document signed, with embossed paper seal, 1 page.","George Washington expresses his being sorry to learn of Pearce's not being well--discusses the amount owed to the estate of Mr. Anthony Whitting--Col. Bassett--Mr. Lear--the private papers of Mr. Whitting--his heir Mr. Ring--ready to sow buck wheat at all the farms--inquires of progress of oats and grass seeds--rain twice last week--dry in Philadelphia--instructs Pearce not to grind more wheat because of the embargo--flax--clothes for the Negroes--wool--warns Pearce to be cautious of pilferring.","George Washington expresses confusion over dimensions of the rooms in Alexandria house given by Thomas Green--flax seed--regulate the grass lots at Dogue Run farm--potatoes, oats and clover for the support of the stock, the Mansion house and for sale--demands particular attention to the penning of the stock--willow--informs Pearce that 5,000 white thorn plants are being sent by Mr. Lear on the ship Peggy from England--other fruit trees--lima beans.","Declares that Mr. Thomas Digges was during the Revolution and since a friend to the United States--Digges sent him intelligence and helped prisoners escape from England back to this country--Digges was thought to be in pay of Dr. Benjamin Franklin--Washington never knew his loyalty was questioned, though he has now disputed with Franklin over accounts--John Trumbull, in England during Revolution, declares that Digges aided the American cause.","Writes the answers to queries regarding injunction by one John Henshaw, arising from estate settlement of George Mercer--John Tayloe, George Mason and George Washington were given power of attorney by Mercer and others in England. Washington writes that \"It is really hard that I am so often called before Courts in matters in which I have no interest; but am continually saddled with the expence of defence.\"","George Washington is sorry to hear that the ship Peggy has not arrived from England with his 5,000 white thorn plants--Mr. Lear's fruit trees--hoped that Pearce had discharged Green when he found him drinking--he sets such a bad example--never got an account of last year's corn--buck wheat--potatoes--preserving the apricots--does not want to because his family will not be at Mt. Vernon at all during the summer--hopes to, assuming public business permits, make a flying trip through Mt. Vernon after the rising of Congress--papering the ceiling.","Sending paper for two lower rooms in house--warns Pearce to wait until plaster is thoroughly dry--Green--instructions for the payment of the Sheriff's and Clerk's notes--Mrs. Fanny Washington--cut the hay and grain in time at harvest--be attentive to the drilled wheat--secure it in the seed loft at the Mansion--approves of sowing the first lot in the mill swamp with buck wheat and timothy--corn--grass--mentions Pearce's complaint of bad pastures--wool of dead sheep--inquires about corn, oats, buck wheat and clover.","Crops suffering from drought--Mr. Dandridge--oats on last vessel have disappeared--has enclosed four small papers of seeds which have been sent from a curious gentleman in Europe--keeping of clover for seed--buck wheat--timothy--heavy cost of these in the markets of Philadelphia--value of various grasses--clover ought to be well cured before stacking--Crow--both cattle and sheep will benefit from turnip--asks about the drilled wheat and common wheat--ought to be ripe by the 8th or 10th of June--there are two kinds of wheat in drills at Union--inquires if Plaster of Paris was spread--hides of the dead cattle to be tanned by the old man Jack--skins of the dead sheep--Mulatto Will making shoes--Mrs. Fanny Washington--four missing heads of tobacco--Mr. Whitting--surveying in the fall--Mr. Minor--hopes to be at Mt. Vernon by the 10th of June--selling of a horse--health of slaves discussed--Sam, Doll, several spinners, Ditcher Charles--awaiting the arrival of the Peggy and the white thorn plants and Mr. Lear's fruit trees--high price of flour--embargo.","Washington lists and describes lands that he owns on the Ohio, East side; on the Great Kanhawa; west of the Ohio; in Kentucky; in the State of Pennsylvania; and the Great Dismal Swamp--with acreage and asking prices of each--comments by Washington--he \"will let them go\" if sold together for £ 50,000, although separately they are valued higher--there follows a paragraph of description for each of the 8 tracts.","Crops labouring under drought--2 or 3 fine rains have fallen in Philadelphia in past week--unfavorable account of the drilled wheat--great change and decrease in number of sheep since George Washngton's leaving 5 years ago--average fleece from 5 pounds down to 2 pounds--ship Peggy arrived in George Town with the white thorn trees and Mr. Lear's fruit trees--enclosed list for gardener--fence around slave quarters at Union farm--sent oats--on next vessel Washington will send paper for the house.","Requests that Deakins endeavor to put a stop to trespassing on north part of Woodstock Manor in Montgomery County, Md. which fell to Washington's share in division of William Sprigg's property--also requests information on tenants and farms on his share.","Thanks Deakins for trees imported in the \"Peggy\"--but season probably too far advanced for them to live--enclosed is note to Francis Deakins regarding Washington's land in Woodstock Manor.","Glad to hear of rains--will give a different appearance to oats and flax--rains may enliven corn and buck wheat--fears for any grass that may have been cut--little is expected from white bent grass--save as many of the other grasses for seed--drilled wheat and common wheat--deception with respect to potatoes (210 bushels instead of 418) is an example of how little others can be trusted, black or white--Washington knows of the existence of place in Alexandria where pilfered items can be sold--corn--clover--turnip seeds--midlings and ship stuff--Mr. Douglass--will not be at Mt. Vernon until at least the end of the month.","Lambs were not to be sold--if any were, Washington never received the money--plans for the selling/care of the sheep--never kill the females--comments on those who would go against his plan--his absence has afforded them the opportunity--overseers not allowed to sell any animals--Mr. Stuart's selling butter--Washington never entertained an unfavorable opinion of Stuart and always a bad one of Green--Mrs. Stuart fraudulently furnishes butter for McKnight's Tavern--Mrs. Fanny Washington and the dampness of the cellar in the Alexandria house--Davis and his attendants taking a week to complete a job that should have taken a day--Mr. Oneill from Chester County--a freestone quarry near the lime kiln--Tom Davis and Muclus--Thomas Green--bad example for the carpenters.","People write Washington with all manner of requests and he never fails to answer, despite all his public business--he requests information from Fitzgerald on matter mentioned in enclosed letter from Mr. Smith--asks him to send information and the letter back.","George Washington plans to leave Philadelphia on Tuesday and will probably reach Mt. Vernon either Sunday or Monday--bringing two white waiters with him--one is a hostler and the other attends to Washington--tells Pearce to try the turnip seeds to prove their goodness--preparing ground for a seed that never vegitates.","Washington appoints [...] to collect his rents in counties of Fayette and Washington in state of Pa. The name and amount of salary left blank. Washington enclosed this power in a letter of same date to Presley Neville, desiring him to fill in name and amount himself.","Continual disappointment in collection of rents in Fayette and Washington Counties, Pa. forces Washington to place the matter in other hands--he directs Cannon to hand over list of tenants, etc. to [...]. (The name left blank in original and letterpress copy. Washington enclosed this in letter of same date to Presley Neville, leaving to his discretion the person to appoint to the task.)","GW arrived in Philadelphia on Monday--travelled all day through a constant rain--sorry to hear that wet weather interupts work--especially plowing--buck wheat should be plowed in while it is still green and succulent--corn--wheat--oats looked good when he was home--hopes weather does not injure--grass--scythes--hay--replenished with good seed--scratched in with harrows, or rakes with iron teeth--hopes for considerable profit from meadow ground--Capt. Conway of Alexandria sells 400 pounds worth of hay annually--planting corn at Mill swamp not for the sake of the crop but to prepare for grass--the bridge leading to McKoy's house--those parts of the large meadow enclosure at Union farm to be set with grass as soon as possible--fine timothy--instructs Pearce to write memorandums to remind himself of Washington's directions--Mrs. Fanny Washington taking possession of Alexandria house--Mr. Oneill--quarry--send butter and wood to Mrs. F. Washington--measuring of stone--Peter--mules--last Oct., Washington supplied all farms with a complete set of plow beasts (horses or mules)--raising mules for value--night rides and treading wheat will deprive Washington of foals--Lancaster--mares bought for breeding put to work and other rascally treatment by overseers--Sarah--Mr. Lund Washington's receipt for 500 pounds--has heard of illness of Pearce's eldest daughter--should be prepared for the unfortunate event--is satisfied with Pearce's conduct--list of Washington's favorite objectives--Mrs. Washington requests one dozen of the best hams and half dozen midlings of bacon.","Ship Passport written in Dutch and English, signed by George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, from the schooner Elizabeth, dated July 14, 1794.","Frequent rains, not too heavy or too long, will be the making of the corn and buck wheat--directions for plowing wet fields--examine the shocks of wheat frequently--inquires of the quantity and quality of oats--timothy--clover--give John the gardener a dollar on the last day of every month, provided he behaves well--is glad to hear that Pearce's daughter is feeling better--wants to know why Betty Davis and Doll are more than half their time on the sick list--care of grass seeds--little garden by the salt house--Crow, McKoy and Butler.","Cultivation in corn of the lots in the Mill swamp--corn is not so much an object with Washington as meadow--rushes, alders and other shrubs--inquires of the corn (grown, shoot well and look promising)--particular care taken with the seed of rare ripe corn Washington sent home--Butler--grass seed sown with flax at Union farm--Mr. McNeil (Oneill)--quarry--use of the young mules by the overseers and plowmen--inquiries for particular concerning Ruth, Hannah and Pegg--their being sick several weeks together.","Account ledger with Bank of Alexandria (record of deposits and drafts) - holograph - 10 leaves - one page tipped in at end of ledger. This statement, dated March 20, 1821, concerns two of Washington's drafts to Samuel Washington in 1797 and 1799 for $ 1,000.00. Docketed on verso of final leaf: \"Stuart's Exers on Washington etc. Filed with Depon of Jas. K. McKenna 16 May 1821.\"","George Washington has moved to German Town to escape the heat of Philadephia--has not rained at Mt. Vernon for a while--fearful that drought would damage corn--put off sowing wheat until corn fields are clean, light and in good order--preparing no more land for a crop than one can handle--whatever is attempted should be well executed as it respects crops--an essential object with every farmer ought to be the destruction of weeds--his arable and pasture ground should produce nothing but grain, pulse (if he raises them), vegetables of different sorts and grasses--timothy--inquiries about the clover which was sown with the oats at Mansion house--potatoes--Crow has been applying to Col. Ball for a place--McKoy--encourages Pearce to make an agreement with whomsoever will answer his purposes--should be industrious, sober and knowing in the management of Negroes and other concerns of the farm--someone to take the place of Thomas Green to oversee the carpenters--James, Muclus, Davis--description of this overseer--Butler--received bacon in Philadelphia--buck wheat.","Oats, wheat and clover at River farm--laying ground to clover as soon as possible--flour sold in Alexandria--woolen clothes for the people by the first of November--employment of all who can be spared on the new race at the mill--save time and water--sainfoin--potatoes at the Mansion house--gardener is to save as much seed as he can from the everlasting pea--this pea, when cut young, should make an excellent hay-drilled wheat.","Favorable appearance of the corn--ground is in good order for wheat--buck wheat--hemp growing in the vineyard--inquires to the appearance of the potatoes--Kate (wife of Will) at Muddy Hole wishes to serve the Negro women (as a granny) on the estate--pay of 12 to 15 pounds per year--in the George Town Gazette it is written that holders of shares in the Potomac Company (treasurer William Hartshorn) are to give 12 pounds sterling per share--Washington holds 5 shares--Col. Lyles Bond--Crow and McKoy--comments on replacing them--Green--Butler--rare ripe corn.","Workers for the new mill race--comments on the newly hired overseer--Mason--Pine going to school in Alexandria--may fall into bad habits or company there--Mr. Butler--incompetent in his present position--inquires if Groves is married or single--asks about the turnips--inquires after Pearce's youngest and eldest daughters.","Washington asks Lewis to send money from rents to payment of William Pearce in Alexandria, also rental accounts--rents may be applied to purchasing leases, but 10% won't be derived from money advanced--discusses terms of real estate transactions--transfer of leases illegal under Mr. Muse--pleased with Lewis's disposal of Bath and Winchester houses and lots and land on Potomac River, but wishes Lewis had sent the conditions under which they had been let--sends his love, and Martha's, to Mrs. Lewis.","Col. Lyles bond--gives instructions on writing responses to his inquiries--drilled wheat and barley--the culture of the latter is more profitable than the former--directions for dealing with the ague and fever--Mr. Gunnel--Col. Simms of Alexandria--people have taken liberties with Washington's timber and wood during his absence--Mr. Pierce Bailey--selling a tract of land for 1500 pounds--discusses payment--Mr. Gill of Alexandria--Washington agrees to putting a still at Mt. Vernon--Pearce should contact Mr. Stuart if he has questions--young Boatswain.","Deals with the estate of Mrs. Margaret Green Savage, and of her husband Dr. William Savage--Washington relates outline of case still under litigation, but refers Trenor to Rev. Mr. Bryan Fairfax as the one who has best knowledge of case and is still active in it as trustee--tells Trenor \"I have no more right to intermeddle in the Judicial proceedings of the Courts in this Country than you have.\"","Mr. Pyne wishes to be employed at Mt. Vernon--Washington leaves the issues in Pearce's hands--has enclosed a certificate for Mr. Butler--discusses his dismissal--directions for removing the Negro quarters at Union and River farms--warns Pearce not to wait too long.","Returns [unnamed] pamphlets herewith--thanks for perusal of them.","Col. Lyle's bond is discussed--Washington approves of Pearce's sowing early (or distilled) wheat at different seasons to discover the best for it--double headed wheat at Union farm--heavy rains--problems as a result of it--drains in all the fields that need it--Pearce has the ague and fever--young Boatswain--Washington warns that yellow fever may possibly be in Baltimore.","Washington left German Town yesterday and arrived in Philadelphia--Thomas Green has quit of his own accord--Old Bishop should be taken care of--a decision about employing Pyne should be made without much more delay--McKoy--asks about the appearance of the stone quarry--possible replacement for Green--Washington hopes to get to Mt. Vernon before Nov.--may not be possible because of rebellion in the West (Whiskey Rebellion)--Mrs. Fanny Washington requests boards for a corn house--Mrs. Washington requests some artichoke seeds.","Washington mentions a new road and that Pearce is to oversee it--has engaged a Scotchman to replace Green--he is to have Green's house, garden, etc.--James Donaldson and his family will embark for Mt. Vernon on the ship Capt. Mitchell--other directions and requests in regard to the new carpenter--Pyne--is sorry to hear of Butler's illness--GW leaves Tuesday for Carlisle--still hopes to be at Mt. Vernon before Congress meets.","Washington is glad to find that seeding of wheat is over--problems with the new road spoken of in last letter--Mr. Thompson Mason--advantages of new road for him--gives reasons for the construction of the new road--Crow--unproductivity of the ferries--questions if he will receive any advantage from the new public road.","Memorandum detailing a work contract with Mount Vernon carpenter James Donaldson, including his allowances for food, moving expenses, use of tools, use of a house, garden, and cow, and the privilege of the occasional absence, in exchange for his work. Donaldson was a white overseer of the slave carpenters at Mount Vernon.  Washington hired him for his \"sober and industrious\" nature, but soon learned that he was not a competent overseer.  Washington repeatedly wrote to his overseer at the time, William Pearce on the subject of Donald's inability to manage slave labor and Donaldson left Mount Vernon by November 1795.  Autograph letter signed by Washington and Donaldson, 2 pages.","Washington is 55 miles from Philadelphia on his way to Carlisle--comments that neither he nor Pearce is familiar with the management of buck wheat--on his current travel, Washington sees the crop on the whole road--it is cut down and remains in the field in very small cocks--presumes they will stay that way until the seed gets perfectly ripe--the potatoes too were every where digging.","Washington informs Pearce that he will not be at Mt. Vernon until spring--tells Pearce not to delay his trip to the Eastern Shore--disperse the stock which may be endangered by the winter--no more hogs put up for pork than such as are of fit age and size.","Washington returned to Philadelphia on Tuesday last--he expresses confidence in Pearce's care, judgment and integrity--repeats his objectives--regular course of crops; introduce grass where proper; make meadows and hedges; recover exhausted fields; improve stock--large dairies; make hay--these are much more desirable to Washington than to push the best fields out of their regular course in order to increase the next, or any other, year's crop of grains--which would eventually ruin the fields--expresses sorrow over the loss of Pearce's daughter--also, Paris and Jupiter have died--Pyne--McKoy--Washington does not expect much (in the way of overseeing the carpenters) from James Donaldson--Col. William Washington of Westmoreland--Washington repeats his observance of Donaldson--Green--housing the new family in the Green hosue--fodder was gotten in good time--corn yield--wants to know quantity of buck wheat--sorry to find that fly found in the wheat demands immediate threshing--wants Pearce to experiment with price of wheat in grain form or flour--cabins and quarters at Union farm.","Potatoes and corn are likely to turn out well--keep enough buck wheat and potatoes for seed--it is miserable for a farmer to be obliged to purchase his seeds--exchanging may be useful--prices for wheat and flour in Alexandria--Sally Green and her distressed circumstances--James Donaldson into the Green house--Pyne was more a talker than [a worker]--fall plowing--cutting up the fallen timber--hogs for sale--culled sheep--Mr. Hawkins left sundry cuttings of valuable grape vines at Mr. Lund Washington's--cultivate corn and rye--conserving trees at the Mansion house--clearing fields at Dogue-run.","Enclosed thirteen hundred dollars--a bond from Mr. Lund Washington--fifty pounds to go to the charity school at the Academy in Alexandria--Washington's annual subscription of ten pounds to the Rev. Mr. Davis--incumbent of the Episcopal Church in Alexandria--Mr. Herbert.","Gives William A. Washington the desired information on seminaries and colleges to which he could send his children--one in \"this place\" seems to be doing Washington Custis no good at all--British overlooker of carpenters at Mt. Vernon seems unable to handle hands under him; Mr. Pearce might have to replace him--is there any chance of getting man spoken of before for the job?","Letters to Col. William Washington of Westmoreland--the easy and simple manners of Donaldson make him unfit as an overseer of the Negro carpenters--he should, however, instruct Isaac and the boy Jem in the principles of making and repairing all kinds of farming implements--quarters for a new carpenter overseer--Mrs. Fanny Washington--descriptions of people who Washington thinks should be obliged to stay at his Alexandria house--Doctor Craik--which wines to serve his guests--claret, madeira for very extraordinary circumstances--the use of his Mt. Vernon home by curious people--hogs for pork--some bacon for the Mansion--omission of McKoy not to measure his potatoes--Washington wants to compare the crop of corn and the crop of potatoes together--whether it is better to sell wheat as grain or flour--Mr. Minor--Col. Lyles--enclosed money to discharge Washington's bond to Mr. Lund Washington.","Washington discovers that it is more profitable to sell wheat after being ground into flour--Sally Green is cautioned against dealing with Washington's Negroes--grubbing--leaving clumps of trees when clearing--corn will be much better than if growing among single trees--wants the total account of all farms of the corn--wants sheds with brick foundation, at Dogue-run erected for the work horses, oxen, etc.--will send four or five bushels of clover seed.","Problems with the bond to Mr. Lund Washington--Mr. John Mercer--Mr. Randolph--asks not to have any more smith's work done there in the future--wages due soon--prices of flour (super-fine and fine)--crop of fodder has been great--should have a great deal of hay for sale--feeding of Washington's stock--potatoes and turnips--experiment with fattening bullocks--punishing trespassers on Washington's four mile run tract--progress on the new race at the mill--James Donaldson--treatment of visitors--use of wine.","Instructs Lear to look in trunks at Mount Vernon for papers concerning the Potomac Company. Supports pushing forward navigation of river, seeks opinion of English engineer [William] Weston, also may consult [Richard] Claiborne's engineer. Acknowledges the opposition to Potomac Company plans.","Clearing ground for next year--asks if it would be better to have it well grubbed rather than cleaning the ground thoroughly--treatment of other like fields--No. 6 at Muddy hole--corn holes at the Mansion--orchards--directions on fences surrounding corn--clearing of woods--crop rotation--hopes Allison turns out well--possibly who Crow spent much of his time--erecting shed for the cattle by the new barn at Union farm--new sheds at Dogue-run--gathering thorn berries--Oneil quarrying stone at Mt. Vernon.","Total amount of corn crop is 1639 barrels--stock gets 22 barrels per week--14 barrels weekly to the Negroes--totalling 233 barrels more than is made--it is from corn and wheat that Washington expects to pay overseers' wages and everything that needs to be bought--asks about the amount of oats that have been threshed--quantity of potatoes compared with that of corn to determine cultivation for next year--wants to hasten the manufacturing of all wheat due to the price increase--asks about the completion of the mill race--repairing the barn at Muddy hole--before the new barn at River farm is undertaken--brick foundations for the sheds at Dogue-run--is glad to hear so good account of Donaldson--spinning of wool--clean and dirty--allowance of provision for gardener and his wife--Peter--Mr. Lear of George Town--Col. Fitzgerald.","Washington forwards some papers to Lear relative to the Potomac River. He includes a drawing by a Mr. Claiborn describing a new method of lowering and raising boats without locks.","Fencing the ground at the Mansion house for corn--rotations for Dogue-run, Muddy hole and River farms--putting oats and clover in the ground where buck wheat grew this year--leaving two or three clumps of trees when clearing the wood at No. 5 at Dogue-run--for the purpose of shade and ornament--importance of reviewing old letters--carpenters preparing frames, shingles, etc., for putting in more dormant windows in the back of the stables at Mansion house--Washington hopes that with favorable weather the fall plowing is in great forwardness--house Frank and Lucy being idle when not at their specific tasks--cucumber tree--Mrs. Washington sending a present to the gardener's wife--death of Austin--Mrs. Stiles sending his Mare and all his things to Mt. Vernon--shrubs sustaning injury from the deer--preserving the pork--old Butler--honey locust seed--Doll at the ferry--price of flour in Philadelphia still at ten dollars a barrel.","Comments on Pearce's health--hopes that all the oat grounds will be in good order for early seeding--allotment of oats for Washington's horses when he comes to Mt. Vernon--asks about a fallen chimney that injured some Negro children--Doll at the ferry--ableness to work--rotation of crops at Dogue-run--asks about two plows that were sent to Mt. Vernon earlier--asks if they have been used yet.","Fall in prices of wheat and flour--inclosure for corn at the Mansion house--other fences and gates--Washington's plans for the two sheds at Dogue-run--Irish potatoes--will send a bushel and a half of clean honey locust seed--directions for these--French Will--Washington's supposed promised of freedom after seven years of service--Dick at Dogue-run.","Despite probable increase in value of lands because of great immigration, Washington has decided to sell his lands west of Allegheny mountains due to troubles with tenants and collecting rent--he gives Shreve first choice at land in Fayette County [Pa.] on which he now lives--specifies terms--if nothing is decided by the end of February, Washington will feel free to sell land Shreve is on to another.","Washington discusses discrepency with Miller's receipt--price of flour fell before Washington's was made ready for the market--wheat crop over all the U.S. was extremely short--price should rise again before the warm weather--Doctor Stuart--Col. Ball--inquires about the treading floor in the new barn at Dogue-run--a general rule being of leaving either single trees or clumps--gardener is allowed a fifth of what is sold from the nursery--death of Bishop--providing victuals and clothing for Donaldson's son--Donaldson should teach Isaac and the boy Jem in the principles of implements--filling up gullies--French's Will--Washington not too concerned with hunting him up--only as an example--Broad Creek--Bladensburgh--upper Marlborough--procuring seeds for the gardener--St. Foin--Mr. Lear--furze seed--Cale or cole seed--asks if the ferry people will have the field at Mansion house for corn--rotation--Mr. Lund Washington--indebted for fish--Austin.","Washington sends her a copy of Jefferson's \"Notes of Virginia\" [Notes on the State of Virginia]--cannot find \"Dr. Franklin's Strictures on the abuse of the press\" among his remaining volumes of the Bee--he hopes to see her at dinner tomorrow.","Cedar making a good hedge--cedar berries--proper season for removing cedar trees--had success when removing them in a deep frost--wants to experiment with keeping hogs in sties from pigs--death of old Betty.","Mrs. Styles--Austin--Washington doubts that the little old field at the ferry could be got in order in time for oats and clover--use it for corn, wheat and clover--agrees with the arrangement of fields Nos. 1, 3, and 6 at Muddy hole--immediate profit is not so much an object with Washington as the restoration of worn out and gullied fields--old clover lot planted with potatoes--manure the bad parts--advertising the horse and jack--can stand at last year's rate's--wheat fields covered with a thin layer of snow--has enclosed garden seeds for Ehler.","Surveying the four mile run--Mr. [Lund] Washington and Mr. Terret--Moses Ball--likely Washington will have more than 100 bushels of oats to spare--had hoped for three to four thousand--hopes the price will be higher than half a crown by the end of April--transplanting young cedars--make hedges--preparing a seed--lucern--use of a heavy harrow with sharp teeth--linnen to cloath the negroes--proper care and attention given to the bacon--Smith--Old Butler--tedious execution of work by the carpenters--Betty.","Washington received Pearson's letter with 1st volume and part of 2nd of Memoirs of Academy of Arts and Sciences -- gives his thanks to members of the Academy.","Washington has spoken to Mr. William Weston, an English engineer, about Weston's visiting the falls of the Potomac. Working \"on the Canal, between the Waters of Susquehanna \u0026 the Schuylkill [sic]\" Weston will be arriving via Baltimore. Washington regrets that it is too late for Weston to arrange to meet Lear at the confluence of the Shenendoah and the Potomac, as Lear had wished.","Washington was afraid the open weather (frost) would have injured the wheat--expenses of the estate covered by wheat--rolling the bad parts of a field--questions Pearce's surveying assessment of a plot--commiting a jack to the Eastern Shore--Mr. Charles Lee--Mr. Pearse Bailey--land property is rising fast in value--the number of emigrants--Col. Washington--oznabrigs--the Trial--Capt. Hand--high price of clover seed--scaley bark hiccory nut--Illinois nut--honey locust seed.","Selling all the fish to one man is best--if Mr. Smith will give five shillings per one thousand for herring and twelve shilling in hundred for shad, Pearce had better enter into a written agreement with him--surveying the boundries--Mr. [Lund] Washington--cedar berries--oznabrigs--flax--Mr. Bayley--price of lands--especially those convenient to the federal city.","Regarding some of Ball's land which he wants to sell to the government to build an arsenal--Col. Pickering thinks the price too high and situation too low down--Washington doesn't want to say anything more to the Secretary of War lest anyone think he is influenced by family connection--has never seen any such act passed by Virginia legislature as Ball mentioned in his letter of 19 December.","Washington expresses feelings of humility at praise of his work in Revolution and in the government--he gives all credit to \"the Great ruler of events\" and \"kind Providence.\"","Wheat on the ground is in so unpromising a way--inquires to the look of the barley--roller--French's Paul--pains taken to apprehend and bring him to punishment--Dick--Betty Davis--Sarah, possibly a spinner at the Mansion, in childbed--purchase of one thousand yards of German oznabrigs--lucern seed to be had in Alexandria--new overseer at Mansion house--Allison--inquires about the price of flour in Alexandria--both superfine and fine are up again in Philadelphia.","On the Sloop Harmony--Capt. Ellwood--Washington has sent 972 1/2 yards of oznabrigs--Mrs. Fanny Washington---Col. Gilpin--Washington has also included various seeds--some rare and valuable--turnips--chiccory--botany bay grass seeds--requests that the gardener use his utmost skill and care--cabbage--lucern--preparing for its arrival--Sammy is to supply the place of Bristol--Cyrus, a dower slave--the children of Daphne--Mr. Smith--one purchaser for the fish--Mrs. Fanny Washington, Dr. Stuart and Mr. Lund Washington--Gray--India hemp--Pair graffs.","New overseers are turning out well--Grove--Allison--Washington has received twenty pounds of lucern seed--eight pounds of lucern and the like quantity of clover mixed to the acre--grasses ought to be sown on clean and well prepared ground--Betty Davis and Pearce's having difficulty distinguishing between real and feigned sickness--Paul--Mr. Dulany--artichokes.","Mr. Pierce Bailey--land on difficult run--inquiry of the new meadow at Dogue-run--affects of the winter weather on the growing grain, the grass and the fields which are to be sown and planted--Moses at the mill-- Tom and Ben--coopering--Gray--Isaac making ploughs--Donaldson--gardener attending to pease--an English gentleman, named Strickland--red wine and madeira--Mrs. Fanny Washington--porter.","Carter Ben at the River farm, laid up many weeks--potatoe plan experiment--impediments from the weather in sowing oats--winter grain should now show its spring appearance--roller-cutting small grain before it is suffered to get too ripe--honey locust seed--advertising of Paul.","Washington does not expect to be at Mt. Vernon by Sunday--the roads through Maryland are impassible and business in the federal city has detained him--injured parts of meadow should be resown--if that, or the other meadows, were once well taken with timothy, floods would not wash of[f] the soil.","\"Calculation of the number of Bricks wanting for the Barn at River Farm\" --Bricks for barn at River Farm.  Sketch is for barn at Dogue Run Farm.  -total number of bricks for each section of the new barn--sketch of barn placement and surrounding grounds.","Grain and grass have benefitted by the late rains--flour in the mill is to be inspected--poor prices.","Wheat and grass continue to mend--warm weather and rain--also brought on oats--disposing of flour--midlings and ship stuff--Davenport--mill account for last year--the boy at the mill to go to the garden at Mansion house--two deaths in the family--one of them a young fellow--McKoy--Green--Davis--fence at Dogue-run to enclose the barn--the number of bricks required for the barn in the Neck (River farm).","Washington has enclosed sketches of the barn to be built at River farm--2 inch planks of white oak for the threshing floor--1 inch and a quarter pine plank for the lower floor of the graineries--other directions for construction--Mr. Stuart and the making of bricks--asks of the character of the carpenter who built Mrs. Peak's barn--honey locust plants--speaks of a book which contains information on these--Pekan or Illinois nut-plants sent by a gentleman from Jamaica--Doctor Craik--Cooper Jack.","Crops in need of rain--plenty of rain in Philadelphia--need for bread in Europe will raise wheat prices--wants to plant a good many potatoes--buck wheat--white homony bean is very productive--corn--cutting the forward wheat in good season--Dr. Stuart-transplanting the honey locust--speaks of a disorder in the horses.","Washington encloses an advertisement which he plans to put in various gazettes and newspapers -- he confides in secrecy his plan to rent his farms \u0026 the dower slaves -- he may even interest associations in England or Scotland in farms through advertisements in gazettes -- the intermarriage of dower negroes with others and those on neighboring farms will cause affecting \u0026 trying consequences, so Washington cautions Stuart to make no mention of the plan for the present -- he doesn't care to rent farms to \"our country farmers\" because they wear out the land and little else -- he wants Stuart ask in confidence British merchants in Alexandria and Dumfries about the scheme -- Washington mentions Eliza (\"Betsy\") Custis's marriage and gives his evaluation of the groom, Mr. Thomas Law -- thinking of G.W.P. Custiss interests, Washington asks Stuart whether there might have been an erroneous division of negroes for Mr. Thomas Peter for his wife's (Martha Custis's) share.","Details on the shingles--additional directions for the barn--removal of all the cabins at River and Union farms--wants to punish the thief who robbed the meat house at Mt. Vernon--Nathan suspected of this sort formerly--Postilion Joe has been caught in similar practices--Sam would not be restrained if he saw an opening to do the like.","Washington hopes that it rained at Mt. Vernon--insect--distemper among horses--selling hay in Alexandria--Mr. Halley--reducing a lot in Alexandria for an allay--enclosed a newspaper containing some ideas on the culture of potatoes--making them into bread--James Butler--the Academy in Alexandria--Rev. Mr. Muir.","Autograph letter signed from George Washington to Tobias Lear, personal secretary of George Washington, regarding the purchase of bank shares on his behalf. Addressed on verso in holograph with intact seal and docket in Tobias Lear's writing.","Speaks of rains which brought disasters--young mule killed--shells gathered for lime--filling between the logs of the cabins with clay--wheat--the scab--the rust--gullies at the Mansion house.","Washington plans to come to Mt. Vernon about the middle of the month--dormant windows on each side of the pediment--front side of the stable--Donaldson--grain and hay--Davy's lost lambs--very suspicious appearance--he has some sly, cunning and roguish negroes under him--asks how Ben at the mill is employed--Ruth and Ben at the River farm--both Pearce and Groves are ill.","Washington asks Lewis whether he has purchased any of the Berckley or Frederick leases--is he going to?--directs him to send money collected and names of persons as \"I am in want, and have only deprived myself of the use of it from the hope of its laying the foundation of a batter annuity; which my heavy expenditures very much need.\" \"Unless business should require my attendance at the Seat of government sooner it is probable I shall remain at this place until the end of September-\".","Discusses second wheat field at Davy's field on Dogue-run farm--directions for plowing-destruction by storms in GW's locale-chance for wheat next year in Davy's field is hurt by corn-plowing green buck wheat, then sowing wheat thereon immediately, for an experiment-collect money due for flour sold.","Saving sufficient clover seed--sowing wheat as soon as ground is in order--requests the length and breadth of the two pavements between the steps of the middle door and those of the end doors of the Mansion house.","Frequent and hard rains--effect on the forward corn--all the wheats and oats are in--Washington wishes the hay was in also--Donaldson is leaving--requests that Pearce hire the carpenter recommended by Col. William Washington (Washington's nephew)--John Neale can have Donaldson's house and garden.","Plowing Davy's field at Dogue-run--clover being well turned in by good plows and good plowmen--same with the buck wheat--taking the worker force and applying it to another farm that is ready for plowing--barley--Washington asks about the wheat which has already been threshed--asks Pearce to send two bushels of the early wheat to him--Mr. Kitt--900 bushels of oats for sale--Pearce has sold 300--overseers for Union and Dogue-run farms.","Miss Betsy Custis--an enclosed letter for her--a cover letter.","Sowing wheat in ground that is not ready for its reception--sowing the lot by the spring, where potatoes are growing, with lucern--abuse of plows--checked by the overseers--constant repair by Isaac--character of Mr. Neale.","Pearce has recommenced seeding--more favorable weather--all the wheat, sowed by the middle of the month, should be in the ground in good season--Washington fears that Davy's field, at Dogue-run, was too wet to sow--such land as [his], when plowed wet, always bakes hard--expects to set out in two or three days for Mt. Vernon.","Washington asks Page's advice on what should be done about renting or selling land and in working with the writer of a letter Washington encloses--desires to sell share in Dismal Swamp--it is more expensive than productive. This draft written in the hand of secretary Bartholomew Dandridge, with additions by Washington.","Postilion Joe--Washington does not expect to reach Philadelphia before Tuesday afternoon--wheat would be a heavy loss should the weavil get into it--let no time be lost in getting it out of the straw and ground up as fast as the mill is able to do it--take the corn out of the field as soon as it can be safely done--gathering white thorn berries--the sooner the potatoes are up and secured the better--trimming the Lombardy Poplar and the Yellow Willow.","Pearce had been sick, but has since recovered--fly is found in the wheat--expresses disappointment with the Englishman overseer--a certificate for Donaldson--hedging--Washington suspects that Pearce can have no dependence on the berry of the white thorn from his friend in Newcastle--after viewing the hedges from Christiana to Wilmington, Washington does not believe that a gallon of seed could be gathered--pamphlet on the subject of manures--death of the trusty old negro Jack--replacing him--Allison.","Washington wants to enclose all his crops with live fences--asks that Pearce attend to them with as much care as a field of Indian corn--wants to tend less ground--manure and cultivate the smaller quantity higher--English thorn--honey locust--cedar hedge--directions on hedging--Lombardy poplar--Capt. Ellwood--Mr. Hartshorn or Col. Gilpins--has sent 28 1/2 pounds of chiccory seed--directions for sowing--enclosed a small sketch showing the course of a new road--asks Pearce to urge the miller to grind the wheat as fast as he can--inquires about the look of the growing crops and if an overseer for Union farm has been acquired.","Sickness among the negroes--diminishing prospect of a good crop of corn--breaking up the fields for the ensuing crop--preparing the shelters--for the horses at River farm--asks about Neale--list of work for the carpenters--Isaac and Joe--enclosed copy of the invoices of the oznabrigs and blankets--seine twine--payment of Pearce and the overseers--Peter.","Washington says he knows nothing further on subject of extract on other side [which is not on our copy]--asks Morris to let him know what answer to give Commissioners of Federal City--\"Their credit I know has been stretched to its utmost limits in order to keep the wheels moving even in the slow \u0026 unprofitable manner in which they have turned.\"","Materials for hedging--cedar berries--explains his opinion of tilling less land and increasing the quality of the crops--manure--growing grain looks well--hogs put up for porke.","The sickness at Mt. Vernon is abating-tells Pearce to encourage Cyrus to persevere-he is to use money from last year's flour and corn to pay any debts-good price for wheat in Philadelphia-seine twine-Peter choosing two more mules.","Washington fears Pearce is unwell--price of flour is good--Washington can buy twine in Philadelphia, but no vessel is bound for the Potomack before the river closes--gives some suggestions (including hiring the landing out) should Pearce not be able to get twine from Alexandria in time.","Washington introduces Capt. Myers to Lear--wants to know if Myers will be employed as engineer and superintendent for lock navigation by the Directors of the Potomac Company--Lear can determine whether his testimonials as architect and knowledge of locks, etc. is sufficient.","Memorandum in the hand of George Washington with dimensions of architecdtural details in and around the house -- piazza at west door: brick pavement between the tiles 5 feet 3 inches by 9 feet 6 inches; tiles are 12\" square; stone margin around them of 6\" on outer edge, 9\" on inner next the house. --gives measurements of windows in the new room; the Venetian window is given in exact detail; the two smaller (or end windows); the dimensions of the chimney in the new room in detail.","The Mount Vernon farm manager, William Pearce, sends President Washington a memorandum listing some of the room dimensions in the Mansion. Specifically, he includes \"The hight of the Rooms up staires \u0026 garrett; the blue room; room over the small dining room; the room the Marques Delafiat [Marquis de Lafayette] Lodged In; the Yellow room; garret rooms; garden gate; gate front of lawn; kitching [kitchen] garden gate; cellar windows.\" Docketed \"Dimentions [Dimensions] of the Rooms upstairs and the Gates and the cellar windows\". A second memorandum, \t\npossibly in the hand of Tobias Lear. Notes include - of the two sides; That side which fronts the grotto 31' long, distance between corners and window; length of window; hgt of window; the chimney side, height of door, width of wall between door and chimney, sides of chimneys, height of mantle piece; ends 23 ft. wide, doors \u0026 windows; list of dimensions. Third document included shows height of Mr. W.'s room, size of windows, upper windows west side of M[ansion] house, size of New Room chimney, the windows on west side of cellar. Autograph document, 2 page, in hand of William Pearce (?) docketed \"The Sizes of the windows \u0026 C.\"","Partially printed invitation from President of the United States to dine at 4 pm.","Pearce has met with a supply of twine in Alexandria--Washington is not disposed to sell his flour for anything less than it sells in Philadelphia--Davenport should hasten the grinding--suspects that his letter to Pearce must have been opened before it reached Mt. Vernon--by persons looking for bank and post notes.","Davenport is ill--decline in price of flour--price of fish--fallen timbers to the Waggoners--honey locust--inquires of the standing of the winter grain--grubbing--new road--Allison--salary to Mr. Davis--Mr. Herbert--new race at the mill.","Speaks of a certain letter that accompanies two parcels of rice--gives all the information respecting their cultivation--reminds Pearce to document the time and place of the rice being put into the ground.","Sickness is prevelant among the people--inquires if the grain has been covered with snow--death of Davenport--search for a replacement--Ben at the mill is sick also--salary for Mr. Davis--Mr. Herbert.","Pearce has listed Dower Negroes for Washington--asks for a list of all the remaining negroes on the estate--if a replacement for the miller cannot be had, the mill can be rented on advantages terms--hopes to determine the whole amount of last year's wheat--price--repairing the Mansion house--Washington will have Venetian blinds made--Dr. Stuart--Peter--Pearce is to aid Mrs. Davenport should she decide to move to Norfolk--mentions advertisement for determining the possibility of renting the farms.","Washington encloses an advertisement which he plans to put in various gazettes and newspapers--he confides in secrecy his plan to rent his farms and the dower slaves--he may even interest associations in England or Scotland in farms through advertisements in gazettes--the intermarriage of dower negroes with others and those on neighboring farms will cause affecting and trying consequences, so Washington cautions Stuart to make no mention of the plan for the present--he doesn't care to rent farms to \"our country farmers\" because they wear out the land and little else--he wants Stuart to ask in confidence British merchants in Alexandria and Dumfries about the scheme--Washington mentions Eliza (\"Betsy\") Custis's marriage and gives his evaluation of the groom, Mr. Thomas Law--thinking of G.W.P. Custis's interests, Washington asks Stuart whether there might have been an erroneous division of negroes for Mr. Thomas Peter for his wife's (Martha Custis's) share .","On February 10, 1796, upon learning of his eldest step-granddaughter's engagement to Thomas Law, George Washington writes this letter of congratulations to him. Washington's fatherly interest in the betrothal of Eliza \"Betsey\" Parke Custis is apparent. He expresses surprise, gives his blessing, and invites the couple to visit Philadelphia after the ceremony. Thomas Law earned his fortune in India and met Washington's step-granddaughter shortly after his arrival in America. The couple was married the following month, on March 21, 1796.","Washington is under no apprehension of falling price of flour--wishes to rent the mill after the current crop of wheat is manufactured--250 dollars is not sufficient rent--Mr. Digges--Col. Fitzgerald--tenants near Mrs. French's must pay more than 20/. rent for every acre of tillable land--printer in Alexandria does not have enough types for the advertisement--repairs to the north end of the Mansion--Caesar has been absent six days--renting the farms--Pearce is entertaining doubts of remaining another year.","Washington has sent by Capt. Hand, a cask of clove seed and a small box of Apple graffs--apples are of a most extraordinary size--purchasing shares in the Bank of Alexandria.","Scarcity of corn and its high price--new ground at Mansion house--trimming the trees--price of flour and calculations when to sell--renting the mill--100 pounds per year would fall far short--Mrs. French--frost and the look of the winter grain--Allison--Col. Ball--Mr. Robert Lewis--sending out the jacks--Thomas Allison--winter has been open and mild-selling hay.","President Washington presents a small color minature bust portrait of himself by the Marchioness de Brehan, with his compliments, to Anne Willing Bingham, the wife of Senator William Bingham. \"Not for the representation.--Not for the value;-- but as the production of a fair hand the offering is made and the acceptan[ce] of it is requested.--\".","Letter regarding plantation management.","On the Commerce, Washington will send eight bushels of field pea, chiccory and eight bushels of winter vetch--directions for the cultivation--wind blowing down trees--selling the flour--Mr. Minor has recommended a Mr. Darnes as a tenant--Mr. Gill and renting the mill--inquires of the dimensions and details on the chimney in the new room at the Mansion.","Informs Pearce of Sarah Green's distress--if she is in real distress, Pearce should afford her some relief--do not send her money--Washington suspects she may be rigging herself rather than obtaining necessaries for her family--if she cannot support her children, she should bind them to good masters and mistresses who will teach them a trade.","Mr. Lear--price of Pease (flour) due to European accounts--Mr. Smith--tells Pearce to sell all wheat including midlings and ship stuff--high winds destroying the fences--renting jacks--Peter--Mr. Lewis--hopes the gardener tried the apples graffs--bad season at the fishery.","Washington to his nephew, Robert Lewis regarding his method of collecting rents. He also mentions that he tries to avoid litigation, when speaking of a land dispute between neighbors Ariss and McCormick and himself. He ends with a note about his \"Jack\" or donkey, explaining it was too late to send out for breeding this season.","Maria and Charles Washington are unwell--Dr. Craik--since the wheat crop was so bad, it would be unlucky to have also missed the best market for flour--asks Pearce to inquire to Mr. Christie of the character of Mr. Joseph Gallop and his brothers--renting River farm--repairs to the Mansion--Mr. Robert Lewis.","Washington writes his condolences on the death of Bassett's sister, Fanny Bassett Washington Lear--Tobias Lear recently met in Philadelphia with Washington--they discussed, and now Washington writes about, disposition of the children [of Fanny B. Washington and G.A. Washington]--Washington always intended to take Fayette under his care but now decided it better to keep Fanny's children together--final decision to be postponed \"until I bid adieu to public life\"--children are all now at Mount Vernon. [Tobias Lear's wife, Fanny Bassett Washington Lear, has died, leaving 3 children by her 1st husband G.A. Washington. These were Anna Maria, George Fayette and Charles Augustine Washington. Lear himself had one son, Benjamin Lincoln Lear by his first wife.]","Drought continues--the prospect for good crops of small grains is unpromising--Washington wishes the loss in grain may be made up in fishing--fall in the price of flour--Mr. Robert Lewis--Mr. Hughes--Joseph Gallop--renting River farm--inquires of the prospect of fruit--lucern seed--chiccory and clover--Maria and Charles have got well again.","Washington sends invoice and bill of lading \"for the long expected Seeds (which by the bye have cost me at least four times as much as I expected).\" Requests Lear to forward the seeds to his Mount Vernon manager William Pearce, \"the season for sowing the Peas and succory being already far advanced.\"","Between April and May of 1796, George Washington exchanged letters with Virginia statesman Edward Carrington about the context and expectations set forth by the Constitution. After much political debate, the Jay treaty had been approved by the Senate, but the House of Representatives was withholding funding. John Adams and Thomas Jefferson were setting the stage for the next presidential election and it was a time of intense discussions about politics and the public good. ","Understanding that these discussions were an important step in the relationship between the government and the citizens, Washington wrote to Carrington explaining his perspective on these issues: \"Whatever my own opinion may be on this, or any other subject, interesting to the Community at large, it always has been, and will continue to be, my earnest desire to learn, and to comply, as far as is consistent, with the public sentiment; but it is on great occasions only, and after time has been given for cool and deliberate reflection, that the real voice of the people can be known.\"","Washington reflected on the fact that the current debates were not about the Treaty itself, but whether or not there should be a treaty. He wrote a similar letter to Maryland statesman, Charles Carroll on the same day.","Washington will give the application of Mr. Thomas Freeman the same impartial consideration as other applicants for job of surveyor of western boundaries under new treaties--he mentions the election of Mr. Thomas Sprigg as representative from Maryland--Washington makes a lengthy discussion of opposition in House of Representatives to the Jay Treaty--he opines that the country must stay out of European wars in order first to build up its strength and become a 1st rate power.","Drought still continues--has had good rain in Philadelphia--grain and grass in [those] parts look well--Pearce is near the completion of corn--planting--sowing peas and chiccory--winter vetch carefully preserved until Autumn--depreciation of flour price--result of House of Representatives--Mr. Robert Lewis--Messers Bennett and Watts--Washington has sent two dozen Windsor chairs for the new room.","Rain has fallen, but cold and drying winds have reduced its effect--frosts injuring the fruit--clover seed perished as a result of the drought--need for the crop and high price of seed--constructing a lane at Dogue-run next to the overseer's house--receipts for fish--an account kept of the times the Coach Mares go the jacks.","Washington is glad to hear that Pearce has sold all the flour--more rain in Philadelphia than at Mt. Vernon--getting supplied with good rams--Mr. Gough--Mr. Darnes--Davis raising the walls of the barn at River farm--repairing the house in the upper garden, called the School house--Paschal is reported sick six days in the week.","Weather has been seasonable of late, however, the grain and grass have received--transplanting cedar--damage of the family piece of Marquis de la Fayette, sustained as a result of the sun--Peter--the well house from the Mansion has been carried to Union farm.","Interest in the progress toward creating the new Federal City. Refers to the duties of 3 commissioners who were appointed by the Continental Congress--Thomas Johnson, Daniel Carroll and David Stewart.","A pipe of wine and a box of tea sent from Philadelphia--Windsor chairs--Mr. Aimes traveling to the federal city--Mr. Lear will show him the way to Mt. Vernon--inquires of Maria and the two boys--early wheat and other small grains, peas and grasses--India hemp--expects to have many respectable visitors during his stay at Mt. Vernon, and hopes to find everything in good order.","It is not likely that Washington will be at Mt. Vernon before the 20th--everything about the houses should be got in clean and nice order--Neal--Caroline--cleaning servants quarters--abundant supply of meat--inquires of the venetian blinds and the dormant windows in the stables--insists that Pearce mention these and the like in his reports--keep a sufficiency of oats for Washington's horses and those of his visitors--keep the grain and hay harvests from interfering with each other--Miss Nelly Custis.","Copy in Washington's hand - Bond Matthew Ritchie to George Washington 1st June 1796 For payment of $8,820 with interest by Installments - viz. 3469.20 1st June 1797 3292.80. 1 June 1798 and 3116.40. 1 June 1799. The original, of which this is a copy, was on the 22d. of January 1798 enclosed to the Honble. James Ross of Pittsburgh, to be deposited in the Bank of Pennsylvania for Collection agreeably to the tenor thereof - (Signed) G. Washington\".","Bond to pay $17,000 if he fails to pay $3469.20 on June 1, [1797], $3292.80 on June 1, 1798, \u0026 $3116.40 on June 1, 1799.","Signed by Matthew Ritchie.","Witnessed by James Ross and John Ritchie.","Receipted June 6, 1797 for $3,469.20 by G. Washington.","Washington writes that since Anderson didn't answer many of his queries, nothing can be decided about his employment until Washington can see him, which will be at Mt. Vernon at end of month--Washington expected him to speak with candor about his qualifications, although he is \"sensible it is not a pleasant thing for any man to speak of himself\"--as Washington will reside on the estate from now on, much work will be taken off superintendant's shoulders--Washington describes the writing of the weekly farm reports, etc. that should take only a few hours each week--he sees no need for assistant--Fredericksburg mails made up every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday evening.","Weather has been extremely wet--seeding must have gone slowly--Washington Custis writes that Mr. Stuart was very ill of a fever--Scoon--Violet--Cash--weavil is very much in Stuart's wheat.","Washington wishes that the wheat be sown as soon as possible--Mr. Lewis--sowing the winter vetch in proper season--rape seed--inquires if Pearce received any benefit from Dr. Perkin's metallic application--search for new overseers.","Re: Impending trip to Philadelphia. Requests house be ready, especially painting done. George and Martha have been ill with colds. Mrs. Stuart was very ill, now better.","Cyrus--Mr. Frestal and Mr. Lafayette--Mrs. Washington--some butter left in the cellar and some beef in a tub--James--Pearce is to clean out Washington's study and get their baggage and James on the first vessel bound for Philadelphia--Pearce's family is moving to the Mansion house--Dinah--Mr. Blagden to examine the quarry--mules for Washington's carriage.","James Wilkes--Mr. Law--Mr. Alexander Smith is not able to take up his note--Pearce is to make arrangements for Smith's repaying, including interest from the time the note comes due--security of payment--Richmond made an example for the robbery he committed--severe drought--difficulty with wheat--quarters at River and Muddy-hole farms--venetian blinds--dimensions of the window frames.","Forwarded William A. Washington's letters to Mr. Philips of Andover and sends him the answers--received in years past from Sir Isaac Heard, Garter and principal king at arms, the (Washington) armorial--George Washington at the time sent him his best knowledge of Washington progenitors since their arrival in America--gave all information he possessed on subject, but knows nothing of Lawrence Washington's descendants--asks William A. Washington to give any help he can, from old papers he might have and inscriptions on tombs at old family vault at Bridge-Creek, part William's estate--\"Although I have not the least solicitude to trace our Ancestry, yet as this Gentleman (Heard) appears to interest himself in the research common civility requires that he should obtain the aids he asks ...\".  Includes letterpress copy","Drought continues--Egyptian wheat--causey--new road--Davy and Mr. [James] Anderson--scarcity of oznabrigs in Alexandria--paints and oils--Mr. Lear--Mr. Alexander Smith--Pearce is to measure Mrs. Washington's Bed Chamber--dimensions of the chimney in the new dining room--Peter--wants the size of the blue room.","Regarding Maria Washington, Lear's step-daughter. Washington asks Lear to set a date with Mr. Van Vleck, principal of a school for young ladies in Bethlehem, Penn., for Maria's arrival at the school. Wn. proposes that \"... if we were to reduce our cultivation [of wheat] ... to half the present quantity, and manure and till that half well ... our profits would be greater while the other half would be improving.\"","Mr. Lear-Mr. Smith's debt is to stand upon the security Pearce has placed it-inquires of the look of the winter grain and vetches--the yield of the wheat and corn-Pearce has recovered eleven dollars of James Kirk's money.","Washington writes that he received no letter from Pearce which leads him to conclude that something more than common has happened--on board of Capt. Ellwood are oil, paint and oznabrigs--directions for distributing and cutting oznabrigs--dependence of the gardener's wife and Allison's wife-planting shrubs--Mr. Anderson--Washington expresses his wishes to have an icehouse prepared when ice forms--hopes Frank has taken care of the tarriers [terriers]--female in heat.","Wheat is beginning to heat--floor of the barn at Dogue-run has already given way--Pearce must kill and salt the pork before he leaves--also, tend to the ice house--Mr. Anderson--trimming trees--Mr. Smith--Gray the weaver--hopes the shelters for the cattle are up--Mr. Craik--Clark, an overseer prospect--Washington will send a certificate of his satisfaction in Pearce's services as a manager.","Lack of rain--Mr. Alexander Smith--Mr. Lear--the ground, where ivy and wild honey suckle are to be planted, is not to be plowed beforehand--Frank, Hercules, and Cyrus--Allison--Washington is displeased with his conduct--would like the new road completed before spring--Mr. Neal continues indisposed and the carpenters do nothing--Sall, Mima and Dick are regularly returned sick--Mr. Anderson expects to arrive by the 27th--clover grass seeds.","Pearce's conduct during his three years has given Washington entire satisfaction--reluctantly parts with him, on account of a rheumatic affection--knowledge in farming and mode of managing [GW's] business--Washington has great confidence in Pearce's honesty, sobriety, industry and skill.","Washington acknowledges the General Assembly's vote of thanks--he declares that his \"highest ambition has been, by faithfully and zealously serving my country to the utmost of my abilities, in all the public employments of my life, to merit the approbation of my fellow citizens.\"--he now looks forward to his return to \"private occupation in the shades of rural retirement.\"","Washington writes a long letter to his new manager--he has received Anderson's letter and reports--intends separating old and new cattle, etc.--approves killing old bulls--\"... it has always been my custom to supply [my table] with the best [meat]\"--permission to purchase hogs and cattle--distillery, \"the place for, and means of conducting it, is left entirely to yourself\"--cutting down trees in front of house--\"I never expected that that ground [in front of house] would give corn in proportion to the labour I meant to bestow on it--the primary objects of the cultivation are to cleanse it thoroughly of the undergrowth, and to lay it down (as mentioned in my Memorandums) to grass for Pasture, or pleasure grounds, and in order that it may be well worked and prepared for these ...\"--don't finish new road at sacrifice of crops--mill race--wants ditch and fence along this road from Mansion House enclosure to Muddy Hole to be woodland pasture for brood mares--barn floor at Dogue Run--new mill race will avoid high land, which caused leak--boats and seines to be put in order for fishing season--iron for wheel bands--raising turnips, especially Swedish--potatoes--rotation of crops--potatoes planted between corn rows--evaluation of Mr. Pearce's work--filling ice house--fear of fire at Mount Vernon, \"there is nothing that fills my mind with more apprehension when I am from home\"--encloses grape seeds and eggs of silkworm to give gardener--Mrs. Washington requests to pay particular attention to the [Bacon (?)].","Concerning a troublesome set of false teeth that Washington was returning for repair.","Washington writes detailed instructions about the management of his farms--he has received Anderson's reports and inventory--approves placement of distillery at mill as temporary measure--discusses a new road--the dry well in cellar at north end of house to be filled with ice, leaving it open--it melted before, because it was not done correctly--pork is kept there now--he sends new red clover seed discovered by farmer in Jerseys, also potato seeds--Washington will write Landon Carter about sending peas--Anderson should exercise his own judgment on cutting back thorn hedges to thicken them--Washington mentions that Anderson's inventory indicates the loss of a large boat, which would be the second of his fishing boats to have gone missing--he notes in the Alexandria store accounts the great number of spades, etc., carpenters tools, charged to him, and he fears embezzlement--things are to be bought from merchants only on written order from Anderson, as was done in the past--ends by asking Anderson how the grain and vetch are doing.","Washington writes his thanks for Carter's answers to queries--he will respond when he is not so \"occupied with the duties of my public station\"--he asks Carter to let manager, James Anderson, know whether he can get 30 bushels of peas from him, as soon as possible, because Washington always likes to have his seed on hand before he begins to prepare the ground--Washington will pay Carter as soon as delivered.","Washington sells his presidential horses to Elizabeth Powel.","Washington acknowledges receipt of Andersons reports \u0026 letter -- Andersons opinion of the overseers is no doubt correct, and \"if the Negroes will not do their duty by fair means, they must be compelled to do it\" -- despite Washingtons policy of feeding, clothing, and caring for the slaves, they will try to shirk their work with feigned sickness especially after night walking, and must be examined promptly when claiming sickness.","Washington writes to ask Carter to inform James Anderson when peas will be delivered--he affirms Anderson's suggestion that Carter send the order by wagon to the Potomac where Washington's boat can carry it to Mount Vernon--the roads from Stafford Court House to Occoquon are in terrible shape, making this plan the most expedient--Washington will, of course, pay for the use of Carter's wagon--the matter rests between Carter and Anderson.","Washington writes that he had received Anderson's letter with reports--as \"the public business presses me\" and as he expects to be at Mount Vernon shortly, he tells Anderson to carry on--enclosed is a letter from Landon Carter about peas he is to furnish, but as it is unintelligible to Washington, he also encloses his reply to Carter so Anderson can read about the transportation plans and forward the letter--Washington adds a comment about wheat.","Washington writes that he sends the purchased coach horses to her--he hopes they will be treated well as they have been by him--\"as taking formal leave is not among the most pleasant circumstances of one's life\" he bids her adieu by letter until they see each other at Mt. Vernon--his remaining time in city will be taken up in packing--Nelly and Mrs. Washington join him in saying farewell.","Washington's receipt to Powel for $1000 paid upon delivery to her of his \"Town Coach horses\".","Washington responds to Powel's letter teasing him about finding Martha Washington's letters in the writing desk [see letter Elizabeth Powel to George Washington, Mar. 11, 1797]--\"But admitting that they had fallen into more inquisitive hands, the correspondence would, I am persuaded, have been found to be more fraught with expressions of friendship, than of enamoured love, and consequently, if the ideas of the possessor of them, with respect to the latter passion, should have been of the Romantic order to have given them the warmth, which was not inherent, they might have been committed to the flames.\"--he hopes to see Powel in Virginia--gives her names of recommended taverns and inns and distances from Philadelphia to Mt. Vernon--roads in fairly good shape--much repair work to do around Mt. Vernon, \"we are like the beginners of a new establishment, having everything in a manner to do.\"","\"Receipt for £200 Virginia Currency, part payment for 400 acres of land in Gloucester County, the land Washington had purchased from Mr. John Dandridge, Aug. 1, 1789; land to be conveyed to George Ball when he pays £300 more in cash and executes a mortgage for two additional payments, totaling £800. Interest 6% per annum. Signed by George Washington. Memorandum: first payment £3 short, signed George Ball. Second payment to be made before April 10, 1798--signed by Washington and Ball. Under date 1805 Nov. 3, George Ball gives permission for sale and transfer of land by George Washington's executors to Burwell Bassett. Witnessed by Wm. Wirt.\"","George Washington thanks Howard for inquiring of Henry Gough the price of cattle. GW thinks the price of $200 for \"a bull calf of nine months old\" too high. However, he will ask his manager if \"a calf of this Spring\" is worth $100, he may consider pursuing it.","List of pictures with their dimensions:Cupid's pastime, Sunrising, Do setting, the Cottage, The Herdsman, Young Herdsmn, the Flight, Evening, Morning, Nymphs Bathg, the Storm, The good Sqr, four Gibralter pictures, Jones and Pearson, Quebec \u0026 dervelast, Prospects, four of them, Thunderstorm, Storm with lights, Moonlight, A Storm, Davis's Streights, The Greenland Fishery, Hunting piece, Portrait of Dogs, Foundg Hospital, From a Picture, 2 landscapes.  Reverse side contains instructions for white-washing the garret rooms, painting three of them and the cupulo and roof, painting the Piazza outside and inside, above and below.","Washington presents Mrs. Robert Morris with the lustre which hung in the large drawing room in Philadelphia--it came by mistake to Alexandria--he had left the furniture in the two largest rooms of the house they were renting from the Morris family in case President Adams wanted it--parts of it Washington intended to sell, parts to dispose of in other ways--but except for the pictures, he left it all and offered it to Adams for \"reduced prices\"--Adams declined and it was left for Mr. Lear and Mr. Dandridge to dispose of them--this explains why the lustre was packed up and sent to Alexandria--Washington sends it back unopened and hopes it will be received without injury--he sends his regards to Bishop White [her brother]--Nelly Custis and her brother [G.W.P. Custis] are in the Federal City.","Dated at the top, the list of 11 suits includes: \"1 Full Suit of Regimentals;\" ditto half; and suits of Spanish cloth; olive colour; dark brown; lighter brown; half mourning; raven grey; black; then under the heading \"Velvet - Silk - \u0026 Cassimer\" 1 full Suit – Velvet, 1 Uncut.","Letter to James McAlpin, tailor in Philadelphia, regarding an order for clothes and a delinquent order for nankeens. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel. Note on panel, 'By Mr. Custis'","Postmarked by hand \"Alex 22 May,\" franked by Washington, excellent black seal with Washington's family seal imprinted, Washington's watermark (incomplete).","Writing to his agent in Philadelphia, Washington asks him to inform John Aitken, Philadelphia cabinetmaker, that no keys came for the secretary (writing desk) and the side table [sideboard].","Washington expresses his opinions on Anderson's \"Memorial\" to him on proposed plan of work at Mt. Vernon -- agrees substantially with his principles for conducting the different farms \u0026 modes of carrying them into effect","Washington expresses his opinions on Anderson's \"Memorial\" to him on proposed plan of work at Mt. Vernon--agrees substantially with his principles for conducting the different farms and modes of carrying them into effect--some minor modifications may be necessary--overseers don't need to know anything except to obey orders without question--comments on specifics in Anderson's Memorial--grass and oat fields at Mt. Vernon--farm and woodland pastures--\"Although there will be little or no cultivation at the Mansion House after the year 1798, yet keeping up the fences - getting fuel and performing other multifarious jobs\" make it difficult to predict force necessary to work it--grass at River Farm--Muddy Hole, Dogue Run, Union Farm turned more to meadows--wishes new mill race to be completed because he wishes to keep mill busy through the season by purchasing wheat to grind--approves Anderson's plan of a distillery to make profit, and will put carpenters to it as soon as possible--is not inclined to place Anderson's compensation for running the distillery and other business on footing Anderson suggests [Washington and Anderson to share the profits from distillery] but prefers to pay a standing wage--Washington gives his reasons, and will pay £140 to him and if he establishes the distillery which answers purposes, he will increase the salary in appreciation--will also hire a clerk if necessary--but if River Farm is rented, won't increase his wages at all--no overseer necessary for Mansion House, Will can do the work--Washington doesn't want one overseer overlooking both Union and Dogue Run because he has \"always found, however, that Negroes will either idle or slight their work if they are not closely attended to.\"","Letter from George Washington to James McAlpin, his tailor in Philadelphia, regarding payment for clothing made for George Washington Parke Custis. Washington instructs McAlpin to contact Clement Biddle, his agent in Philadelphia, to receive payment. Washington then addresses the issue of an escaped indentured servant named John Cline, stating, 'it was always my intention to have given him his freedom (as I did by the other servants under similar circumstances) when I retired from Public life had he remained with me'. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel.","Asks if there is anyone Pearce can recommend as an overseer of Union farm--the dairies and fowls being attended by the overseer's wife--Washington hopes Pearce's crops have been good--his are as good as can be expected--hessian fly--inquires to the possibility of purchasing 3 or 4 hundred bushels of rye in Pearce's neighborhood.","Washington extends an invitation to Bushrod and wife. Will send a chariot to Colchester to meet them. Will not expect them for dinner which is at 3 O'Clock. With Mrs. Washington (Martha) he extends his best regards and compliments to Col. Blackburn \u0026 family.","Washington writes that Rufus King, the American Minister in London, had the decree of Virginia's High Court of Chancery published in London Gazette for 2 successive months--King sent copies of the paper to Washington, who forwards one to Bushrod and quotes from King's letter about publishing the decree.","Washington commiserates with Lewis over his runaway slave (\"the loss of your Servant\") -- this will become more frequent -- \"I wish from my Soul that the Legislature of this State could see the policy of the gradual abolition of Slavery. It might prevt. much future mischief.\" -- writes about Lewis coming to make his home at Mt. Vernon -- Lewis will be treated as a member of the family, and not paid -- his duties will be to entertain guests and visitors after the Washington retires to bed or study, \u0026 also to record a few papers at times -- Lewis can take advantage of his library (\"I have a great many instructive Books, on many subjects, as well as amusing ones\") -- he can perhaps also gain some knowledge from observing management of the farms by Anderson.","Discussion of William Pearce's employment at Mount Vernon.","Manuscript Architectural Plan of a room in the garret of Mount Vernon sent from George Washington to Clement Biddle when purchasing a stove for the room.","Notes and measured drawing in Washington's hand, specifying how a stove could be installed in a corner of one of the garret or attic bedrooms at Mount Vernon. Drawn at \"a scale of a foot to an inch\" Washington remarks that \"every part of it may be exactly measured and perfectly understood by any workman.\" While not dated (but on paper watermarked 1795, and therefore possibly as early as that), the drawing appears to be either a draft or Washington's file copy of a similar plan sent to Clement Biddle on 15 September 1797, cf. RM-1122.","Washington writes to Biddle to note that the picture frames arrived unbroken--asks Biddle to send 4 gilt frames without glass for paintings, giving measurements for these--also gives corrected dimensions for stove ordered earlier--encloses autograph plan of the room for which it is intended [see drawing under same date]--the new quarter's interest on his certificates will pay for these things--asks Biddle to insert enclosed advertisement, and to send the history of the United States by author unknown but \"which contains Nos. 5 and 6 alluded to in Col. Hamilton's late pamphlet\".","Washington sends this letter to Lafayette by his son--he expresses sympathy for Lafayette's sufferings, and joy at hearing of his release from prison--he explains why G.W. Lafayette did not come to live with him immediately on his arrival in America, the \"delicate and responsible situation in which I stood as a public officer\"--young Lafayette's conduct has been exemplary--filial affection made him impatient to return to France as soon as he heard of his father's release--Mr. Felix Frestel has been like a father to the boy--Lafayette has never stood higher in the affection of the people of America--Washington writes \"I have once more retreated to the shades of my own Vine and Fig tree, where I shall remain with best vows for the prosperity of that country for whose happiness I have toiled many years , to establish its Independence—Constitution—\u0026 Laws—and for the good of mankind in general, until the days of my sojournment, which cannot be many, are accomplished.\"--young George will tell Lafayette of affairs in America and politics.","Washington writes that he will write to Bushrod Washington for papers mentioned in her memorandum--says that \"Having had as little to do with Lawyers as any man of my age I pretend not to be a competent judge of\" the lawyer Swan's claims--claims not to know much about the case at hand [a suit being brought by heirs of Simon Pearson against George Washington, Triplett and others who purchased land from Pearson in 1763; Washington later selling his portion to Lund Washington to make up part of Hayfield farm where Elizabeth resided] but shares what he knows of the merits, possible expense, and prospects of the matter.","Washington writes to Bushrod about the suit of Thomas Pearson, heir entail to his brother Simon Pearson for lands sold by latter to George Washington, William Triplett, and George Johnson--Washington had later sold his portion to Lund Washington, making it part of the Hayfield farm now occupied by Lund's widow Elizabeth--the suit is founded on some supposed irregularity in last proceedings of the time--Washington asks Bushrod's opinion on certain points of the case.","George Washington's letter to William Stoy references medical treatment requested for Christopher, Washington's body servant, who had been bitten by a dog with rabies.  Stoy was a minister of the German Reformed Church in Lebanon, Pennsylvania.  He discovered a \"cure\" for hydrophobia and Stoy's Drops, a popular cure-all medicine. Celebrated for curing person bit by 'Mad animals,' Stoy successfully treats Christopher.","Washington inquires about the character, etc. of a Mrs. Forbes living in Richmond, recommended by John Brooke to be housekeeper at Mt. Vernon--Mrs. Washington \"is exceedingly fatigued \u0026 distressed for want of a good housekeeper\"--mentions the Pearson suit.","Washington writes McCarty a counter-proposal for a possible exchange of lands (5664 acres of McCarty's Sugar Land holdings in Loudoun County, Virginia, for 12,226 acres of Washington's on the Kanawha and Cole Rivers)--Washington makes a new proposition in the unsuccessful negotiation--he insists his lands on the Kanawha will become more valuable soon--a restored peace in Europe would increase immigration to America--Washington wants no legal difficulties resulting from any entail of McCarty's land.","Washington writes that he has received Bushrod's letters and the copy of the deed to William Williams for 589 acres of land, but finds it \"singular\" that the writ docking entail of land cannot be located in the court records--he sends Bushrod further information from his own files to aid the further search in this matter of the Pearson suit.","Washington agrees to high wages demanded by Mrs. Forbes, because of desperate need of a housekeeper at Mt. Vernon--asks Bushrod to make further enquiries concerning Mrs. Forbes and her habits, listing questions of interest--she will not eat at same table with the family, \"for if this was once admitted no line satisfactory to either party, perhaps, could be drawn thereafter\"--he wants Bushrod to ask Mrs. Forbes about hiring or buying a good Negro cook. Letterpress copy","Washington agrees to high wages demanded by Mrs. Forbes, because of desperate need of a housekeeper at Mt. Vernon--asks Bushrod to make further enquiries concerning Mrs. Forbes and her habits, listing questions of interest--she will not eat at same table with the family, \"for if this was once admitted no line satisfactory to either party, perhaps, could be drawn thereafter\"--he wants Bushrod to ask Mrs. Forbes about hiring or buying a good Negro cook--the postscript (which is not in the letterpress copy, but present here) inquires about legal practices that could impinge on the Pearson suit.","A printed bank check, completed in George Washingtons hand, made out to Gideon Worth in the amount of $103 and drawn on the Bank of Alexandria.","Washington writes of the order for the settlement of Colville estate, and Mr. Keith's queries regarding how to publish it--there is no word of Mrs. Forbes--Washington rehashes the correspondence regarding Mrs. Forbes and thinks that the conduct of Robert Brooke \"has been very ungenteel\" in not answering letters concerning Mrs. Forbes, unless the letters somehow miscarried.","Washington proposing that Mr. Parkinson lease one of his farms and agreeing to allow him to come over from England to see farm.","Washington writes that Law's pointer shall be taken care of at Mt. Vernon until he sends for him--pleasing to hear that Maryland to aid \"important objects on this River\"; hopes Virginia legislature will too--returns letter from the Marquis Cornwallis and other recent enclosures from Law--\"To stand high in the estimation of so respectable a character as Lord Cornwallis is a circumstance which must be as pleasing as it is honourable to you.\"--the Washingtons are glad to hear Mrs. Law and child are well--\"we remain in statu quo\"--compliments of season.","Taxes due on Kanhawa County land. Requests General Lee's original deed of conveyance for Kentucky land.","Three page letter written from Mount Vernon that shows Washington's frustration with his adopted grandson.","Washington writes to White to thank him for passing on information about the memorial before Congress and debates concerning the \"disgraceful topic\" occupying House of Representatives [Representative Matthew Lyon's attack on Rep. Roger Griswold]--he decries party feuds--mentions trouble with France and how he had hoped they would unify Congress--asks White what the general opinion of Col. Monroe's \"view of the Conduct of the Executive of the United States\" is.","Some accounts have been sent to Washington, left from Pearce's time at Mt. Vernon--Mr. Lear--Messers Fosters and May--in craddling the wheat, Washington wishes to catch it in the hand--inquires of the possibility of obtaining someone on the Eastern Shore, who understands the business--scythes--Mr. Stuart.","Washington encloses an extract from Rev. Belknap in order to enlist the aid of Chase in answering the questions. Washington wants to encourage Belknap whom he believes to be a man of merit and scholarship.","Washington expresses his opinions on Anderson's \"Memorial\" to him on proposed plan of work at Mt. Vernon -- agrees substantially with his principles for conducting the different farms \u0026 modes of carrying them into effect -- some minor modifications may be necessary -- overseers don't need to know anything except to obey orders without question -- comments on specifics in Anderson's Memorial -- grass \u0026 oat fields at Mt. Vernon -- farm \u0026 woodland pastures -- \"Although there will be little or no cultivation at the Mansion House after the year 1798, yet keeping up the fences - getting fuel and performing other multifarious jobs\" make it difficult to predict force necessary to work it -- grass at River Farm -- Muddy Hole, Dogue Run, Union Farm turned more to meadows -- wishes new mill race to be completed because he wishes to keep mill busy through the season by purchasing wheat to grind -- approves Andersons plan of a distillery to make profit, and will put carpenters to it as soon as possible -- Washington is not inclined to place Andersons compensation for running the distillery \u0026 other business on footing Anderson suggests [Washington and Anderson to share the profits from distillery] but prefers to pay a standing wage -- Washington gives his reasons, and will pay £140 to him \u0026 if he establishes the distillery which answers purposes, he will increase the salary in appreciation -- will also hire a clerk if necessary -- but if River Farm is rented, won't increase his wages at all -- no overseer necessary for Mansion House, Will can do the work -- Washington doesn't want one overseer overlooking both Union and Dogue Run because he has \"always found, however, that Negroes will either idle or slight their work if they are not closely attended to.\"","Washington writes to his nephew about contracting for a supply of corn for his distillery at Mount Vernon; mentions his manager Mr. Anderson.","Encloses 3 tobacco notes--requests Peter to dispose of them \"in safe hands\" for what they will bring--60 or 120 days credit make little difference.","Washington responds to Adams on accepting the appointment of Lieutenant General and Commander in Chief of the American Armies.","Transmit receipt for tobacco note sent by Peter--\"I am ignorant of the principles, on which I am called upon to pay for picking a Tenants tobacco; but presuming it was proper, I thank you for having done it\"--deposit tobacco in hands of Mr. Peter, \"your father\" to be disposed of by him--encloses postnote for $100, deduct what is owned him and return balance.","Autograph letter, signed. George Washington writes to Rev. Jonathan Boucher includes one of Washington's most memorable quotes, his profession that \"Peace, with all the world is my sincere wish\".","Washington writes that he prefers to take a chance on shipping tobacco to foreign markets rather than accept low prices in this country--he desires to know if any foreign bound ships in Georgetown will accept it on consignment, though, before making a final decision--\"I am gathering strength.\"","Washington writes that he intends to build 2 houses not far from Capital, but not as large as Francis imagined--he expects to complete them before Congress \"as I am never long in executing a measure I have once resolved on.\"--the plans are in the hands of Mr. White or Dr. Thornton, and Francis can decide himself how many boarders they will accommodate--there will be three flush stories in each building and garret rooms for servants--if these buildings will suit, they will be ready in time.","Dated \"16th September 1798 at Night\" Washington writes that he is too busy to answer lengthy letters of remonstrance or complaints when a short conversation on the road or any of farms would be far more satisfactory--he will never hesitate to express opinion on his own affairs, and resents the implication that he will not listen to Anderson's criticisms and suggestions--gives instructions in planting of different farms--denies he suspects Anderson of unfairness in his accounts--Washington tells him not to buy wheat too fast but adjust it to the market for flour--he won't go into such lengthy correspondence again since he sees Anderson every day--Washington opines that he cannot open his lips to ask question of overseer or make suggestion without hurting Anderson's feelings--\"It must be obvious to yourself, that it is by my Rents, and the Sales of my lands that I have been enabled to get along \u0026 to support the expence of this house. The Farms do little more than support themselves, and those who overlook them.\"--Washington writes \"I will, once for all, Mr. Anderson, say (and I never profess what I do not feel) that I have an esteem, regard \u0026 friendship for you; but I shall repeat that this will never prevent me from expressing my mind fully and freely in all matters relative to my business.\"–he is also sorry Anderson's son has suddenly decided to quit, but hopes Anderson can quickly find a substitute for him at the distillery.","George Washington's deer park declined while he was away serving as president. In 1792 he replaced its fence with a ha-ha or walled ditch, drawn here in black.  Six years later, he planned a new course for the ha-ha, represented by the dotted line following \"the natural shape of the hill.\"","The entire letter has to do with the financial problems of the Charles Washington's, and George Washington's offer of One Thousand dollars. Washington shows great displeasure in the families \"deplorable\" state of affairs.","Pres. Adams had just appointed the 36 year old nephew of Gen. Washington to the Supreme Court of the United States. Gen. Washington indicates his approval of Pres. Adams' choice as well as his awareness of the difficulties Bushrod can expect to encounter as Associate Justice.","President John Adams had just appointed Bushrod to the Supreme Court of the United States. George Washington indicates his approval of Adams' choice as well as his awareness of the difficulties Bushrod can expect to encounter as Associate Justice.","Final letter of response confirming that he had received the book \"Proofs of a Conspiracy\" by John Robison-a Baravarian member of the Illuminati. Washington reassures Snyder that he is aware of the Illuminati's objective to overturn ... \"all Government and all Religion ...\" but he does not believe these tenets were being propagated by the Freemasonry in America. Washington comments he has no time to read being preoccupied with Mt. Vernon repairs.","Washington congratulates the Carters on the anticipated birth of their 12th child. Washington has \"abundant reason to be thankful for my own recovery\" from a fever which \"deprived me of 20 lbs of my weight; which ... is nearly restored.\"","Washington writes that, despite what she had heard, he has not been suffering from the \"desolating fever\"--he dines at Mr. Willing's (Powel's brother) this day and will have tea with Powel afterward.","In the hand and signed by Tobias Lear or Alexander Hamilton, on Washington's watermarked paper. Washington writes in answer to the firm's letter of 24 October that he does not, as a rule, accept gifts such as their offered literary and miscellaneous paper--however because he does like to support such \"publications which may be useful \u0026 beneficial to our country\" he wishes to enter a subscription for it, if they will forward terms.","In the hand of and signed \"G. Washington\" Tobias Lear or Alexander Hamilton, Washington writes that, as he has no experience with claims such as hers, he must refer her to Gov. Trumbull or members of Congress for information on how to go about applying for half pay due her on behalf of late father Col. John Durkee.","Washington writes that he will breakfast with Mrs. Powel \"tomorrow at her usual hour, if named to him.\"","Washington writes his thanks to Powel for her help in selecting and securing presents for Washington's family members in Virginia--in particular, for the prints and for her offer to choose something handsome to present Eleanor P. Custis--he considers muslin the best gift--asks her to locate some memento for Mrs. Washington--and asks her \"to procure the second edition\" of the present which she intends for Eliza Law lest there be \"a contest ... in which an innocent Babe may become the victim of strife\"--he hopes to leave town Friday or Saturday, but will call on her before going.","Washington writes to Powel expressing his gratitude for the articles she sent and her assistance in selecting them--he encloses $75 in payment--he will deliver her letter to Mrs. [Eliza Custis] Law and give the doll to Eliza.","Washington writes to send a $500 check drawn on the Bank of Alexandria so Mr. Blagden can proceed laying in materials to build Washington's houses in the Federal City--he briefly describes a building he saw in Philadelphia like what he wants built and \"if this is not incongruous with the rules of architecture, I should be glad to have my two houses executed in this style.\"","Washington writes to Stuart that he was pleased to find in Philadelphia recently that so many \"Gentlemen of family fortune \u0026 high expectations\" seek commissions in army--this, and the vain attempt to keep him to any literary pursuits, gave Washington idea to get Washington Custis a commission as Cornet--he also has the conviction that if real danger threatened the country \"no young man ought to be an idle spectator of its defence;\"--this would also divert Custis's attention from thoughts of marriage--Washington wanted to consult Mrs. Stuart and Martha before offering it, but Mr. Lear wrote to Custis about it and concealment of the idea is now impossible--Custis is now a cornet in the troop commanded by Lawrence Lewis--the Lieutenant is Lawrence Washington, Junr. of Chotanck--the matter still must be approved by the President and Senate, of course so it should not to be talked of publicly till then--Mrs. Washington consents but it must have Mrs. Stuart's permission--Washington's caution is because Custis is an only son, the only male of his great great grandfather's family--Providence will protect Custis in camp or field of battle as it would in domestic life.","This memorandum includes totals of the land to be cultivated and that in woods, waste, etc., probably all on Dogue Run farm--list of hands on Dogue Run with their [Ages?, probably drawn up with idea of renting the farm.] Also contains statements that wheat and cattle can be had also at reasonable valuation.","Washington writes in response to his nephew's query about the offer to become the 'Guardian of Nelly' so as to authorize a license for Lawrence and Nelly to marry. He also encourages Lawrence to acknowledge the Secretary of War's offered military commission and either accept or decline the appointment. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","Received 4 copies of prints of deaths of Montgomery and Warren [done by John Trumbull]--cannot remember price on subscription lists, so asks T. to let him know the amount and also whether he can receive remittances for his brother in this county--doesn't know whether he paid in advance--papers from Philadelphia have not been unpacked yet--paper accompanying prints says rest of proposed design has been abandoned, due to \"peculiarity of the times\"--coming marriage of Nelly Custis and [Lawrence] Lewis.","Washington writes to Brainerd that he sympathizes with his calamities, but cannot give him pecuniary aid--has had difficulty collecting rents due him and adds that \"the income of my estate does not at this time hardly meet my current expenses\"--further, he believes in helping his friends and neighbors first, and that is all he has the means of doing.","Letter from George Washington to Joseph Anthony concerning payment due after the acquisition of a set of engraved prints by the artist, John Trumbull. The prints were titled 'The Death of General Montgomery in the Attack of Quebec (December 31, 1775)', depicting the death of Richard Montgomery during the attack of Quebec; and 'The Death of General Warren - The Battle of Bunker Hill (June 17, 1775)', depicting the death of Dr. Joseph Warren. These prints were sold on a subscription basis and, having made the initial payment in 1790, Washington is requesting how to pay the final installment. This letter is addressed to Joseph Anthony, John Trumbull's agent in America. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","In a former letter Washington had ordered a uniform to be made as instructed by Secretary of War to be ready by Feb. 22 -- here he suggests sending it by way of Judge Bushrod Washington, who should be leaving Philadelphia for Mount Vernon shortly -- Washington wants the goods packed in a custom-built portmanteau of stiff thick leather, 2 feet long and 2 ft. 9 in round with a flap for brushes, blacking, and so on, with an iron bar running through staples, and a good lock -- he says an able craftsman would have no trouble building one from that description.","Contains Washington's survey of land purchased from George and James Mercer in the neighborhood of Four Mile Run in Arlington, County, Va., known as the Washington['s] Forest tract--Second page shows comparison of three surveys: Gray's \u0026 Adams Patents 1724 \u0026 1730; Jn. Houghs, Nov. 1766; Washington's April 3 and 4, 1799. Does not include a map.","Washington inquires about the uniform he ordered, saying that the last delay was supposed to have been the gold thread which was expected in spring shipping--he requests no further unnecessary delay--asks McAlpin to send it in a portmanteau mentioned earlier and by some person coming through to Alexandria to be left at Post office or stage office there.","Washington follows up on last winter's conversation in Philadelphia, and accepts Boudinot's offer of some of his wine, since his (Washington's) letters seem to have miscarried and a new order will reach Mr. Pintard in Madeira only after his stock is almost exhausted--Biddle will handle the transaction on his behalf.","Letter from George Washington to Alexander Addison regarding money owed on the sale of land at Millers Run in Pennsylvania. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Washington writes that he has received McAlpins letters of the 24th and 27th -- he thanks McAlpin for his efforts in furnishing uniform coat although he failed -- he mentions Mr. Bahr in New York, a tailor who embroidered a cloak for Washington when the capital was in New York, and suggests asking him -- if this fails and the coat has not been sent to Europe yet, he asks McAlpin to keep it and inform him of its state and what can be done with it.","George Washington rented the slaves from Mrs. Penelope Manley French, widow of Daniel French of Rose Hill. In July 1799, Washington wrote to Mrs. French's son-in-law, Benjamin Delany about returning the slaves.","Washington encloses notes for 2 hogsheads of tobacco, and asks Peter to try to sell them in Georgetown or get credit for them--Washington plans to be in Georgetown for a meeting of the Potomac Company on the 5th of August.","Autograph letter signed. George Washington acknowledges and thanks John Beale Bordley for presenting him with a copy of Bordley's recently published book, Essays and Notes on Husbandry and Rural Affairs. The book was delivered to Mount Vernon by Secretary of War James McHenry.","Some time ago a mulatto girl, body servant to Mrs. Washington, ran away--she was found in Portsmouth, N.H.--asks Bassett that since he is going to Portsmouth, would he take steps to send her back--a Frenchman enticed her away but has left her--if she causes no further trouble, she won't be punished--Washington doesn't wish him to do anything \"unpleasant, or troublesome\" to bring her back.","In this letter George Washington writes to Lewis about the rent and value of his various properties along with the slaves that work on those properties, although he writes about his aversion \"to sell the over-plus [of negroes] I cannot because I am principled against this kind of traffic in the human species. - To hire them out, is almost as bad, because they could not be disposed of in families to any advantage, and to disperse the families I have an aversion.\"","Washington takes the liberty of transmitting a letter from Colonel Pickering to the Commissioners of the Federal City for their consideration.","Carriage is sent as Mrs. P. requested--expects to see them about 3:00--Mrs. W. has been very ill--sent for Dr. Craik at midnight--\"Hers has been a kind of Ague \u0026 fever - the latter never entirely, intermitting until now. - I sent for the Doctor to her on Sunday last, but she could not, until he came the second time - yesterday morning - be prevailed upon to take anything to arrest them.\" On outside of cover Washington has added that since sealing the letter her fever has returned--please inform Mrs. [Eliza P.C.] Law.","Mrs. Washington is taking bark for fever and doing better--Washington will have Dr. Craik look at Roberts--if Roberts cannot do the work at the mill, Washington will have to employ another in order not to lose Fall business there--fears Anderson's health won't stand more attention to his work, either--will discuss his ideas on this later.","Washington writes that he had received by Gen. William Washington the model of the improved gun carriage--he approves of new carriage and thinks that it will be much easier to introduce \"valuable improvements\" of this kind at the beginning of military exercises than after people become accustomed to the old.","Washington writes that business, many guests, and Mrs. Washington's illness have delayed his answer to Anderson--\"Health, being amongst, (if not the most) precious gift of Heaven; without which, we are but little capable of business, or enjoyment\" so, since Anderson feels he and family can't be healthy where they live, Washington cannot expect them to live there a year longer--he feels he will have no difficulty superintending his farms himself \"on the plain, simple, \u0026 regular system I am resolved, undeviatingly to pursue\"--he will rent the landing at the ferry, and will try to rent mill and distillery too--the purpose of this letter is to relieve Anderson from embarrassment arising from their bargain on one hand and his desire to leave because of health on the other--Washington reiterates that he has nobody else in mind to replace Anderson and intends to take over farm management himself should Anderson have to step down--he would take $500 per year for mill; Anderson knows better than he what the distillery should rent for--discusses terms for renting the distillery and mill.","Washington writes that he was disappointed in their not being able to visit, but invites him and his wife to Mount Vernon in the Spring--he asks whether there is any wheat available for sale--Washington wants to keep his millers employed but his more alert neighbors bought up local wheat early--Mrs. Washington is still very unwell--he heard of the death of Charles Washington, his brother, in Berkeley, just the previous night.","Washington writes that delays in privately delivered mail caused his nephew's requests not to be fulfilled--no whiskey sent--rye from James Digges Dishman and from William Augustine will be gladly accepted if it is still available, and given gallon for bushel--Washington sends a 5 October 1799 price list of wheat in Alexandria [here separately cataloged].","Washington signed this sixty day note for $1500, dated at Alexandria, Va. 21 October 1799. On the reverse it is endorsed: \"This note was renewed on the 16th Decem. 1799 by Lawrence Lewis's note being discounted for the same Sum, which has been since paid ...\", endorsed by Herbert, also \"1500 -495 G. Washington Dec. 20.\"","Washington writes to Martha Washington's sister informing her of her son John's appointment as a midshipman in the U.S. Navy. On the verso is Washington's draft of a response letter from John Henley to Secretary of the Navy Benjamin Stoddert for young Henley to copy. Enclosure: see October 16, 1799.","Washington states he has examined and approved accounts of ledger.","Washington has heard about Powell using a cutting box of new construction, better and simpler than the common kind--asks Powell to get him one and forward it to Col. Gilpin in Alexandria for him, if he is himself entirely pleased with it. (May refer to a \"chaff cutter\" or \"chaff box\" used for cutting straw chaff, hay, and oats into small pieces to facilitate mixing it with other forage.)","Washington writes to offer his thanks for their invitation to attend assemblies, but \"alas! our dancing days are no more.\"","Washington writes the rumor of his having been in Norfolk is false--\"I have never been farther from home since I left the Chair of Government, than the Federal city except when I was called to Philadelphia by the Secretary of War\"--extends his thanks for invitation to visit at Rosegill, however.","Washington writes to inform Alder that the wine sent by him from Madeira after the order sent through Pintard arrived in good condition will be paid for directly. (Written in Lear's hand, but speaks of him in the third person.)","Are invited to dine with Mr. Jacob Morris on Saturday,\"... where, in the conformity to custom, they will be obliged to drink Tea, and consequently must be deprived of the pleasure intended them by Mr. \u0026 Mrs. Powell\".","Memorandum of questions about rents, bonds, crops, etc., probably to be asked his manager. Autograph document, fragment, docketed in another hand \"General Washington\".","The plan below, is supposed to represent\nthe Piaza [Piazza] – The black describes the Tile which\nit is supposed remains uninjured - \u0026 the white \nstone, which will be necessary to replace the Tile \nthat has been damaged by the Frost – If this\nmode will answer and Knowles [John Knowles] -or Harry [Henry] Young\ncan be engaged – the work might be set about.","An indentured bricklayer and laborer, John Knowles worked at Mount Vernon from 1773 until 1784, as well as from 1786 until 1790. An indentured stonemason, Henry Young worked at Mount Vernon from 1774 until 1781, with an interruption in his services from 1776 until 1778.","Docketed \"Rough field Notes taken by George Washington in running the courses of the Land bot. from George \u0026 Jas. Mercer.\"","Autograph document, half of a cover, franked by George Washington [only part of a signature remains], broken black seal with George Washington's initials, laminated.","Notes on best methods of planting and transplanting various kinds of trees and bushes, including a notation of the agricultural authority, Langley or Miller, from whom he got information. Also a notation on walks -- should be of gravel or Sand and winding and private -- the sides should be lined with Honey suckles -- sweetbrier-, and many other flowering shrubs.","Address leaf to Caesar Rodney, (the Governor of Delaware), signed by George Washington. Franked \"Public Service.\"","Plat of unidentified farmland. Field with 4 plots. Acreage and brief description.","Description of rotation schedule for Dogue-run and the other farms--7 field plan.","Engraved invitation from plate used by President and Mrs. Washington.","Fragment, likely from letter cover, \"Nelly Custis\" written by George Washington","Partially printed dinner invitation from George Washington to Edward Hand. Not in Washington's handwriting. 1 page.","Receipt for blacksmithing tools, GW writes out entire receipt and has vendor, Adam Stephen sign it. Tools listed: bellows, tongs, etc. Autograph document, folio, signed by Adam Stephen.","\"[Ledger A, folio 13, Jan. 25, 1755 \"\"By 6 black Walnut Chairs ... £3.15;\"\" folio 19, Jan. 22, 1755 \"\"By [Col. Stephen] for 6 leather bottomed Chairs ... £3.15\"\"]. £3.15.0 for six common black walnut chairs to be delivered to his order.\"","\"Sir - The purp. of this is to aquaint you of an Engagement we had with the Indians late this afternoon. Three of our men going out on pretense of looking after some horses met with a party of Indians within sight of the Fort, two of which escaped and alarm'd us; we immediately pursued them with a party of between fourty \u0026 fifty men undr command of Capt. Mercer, Lieut. Williams, Ensn. Carten, Ensign McCarty, Lt. Lemen \u0026 myself - after following them about a mile \u0026 an half, on rising a mountain we were fired on very smartly which we warmly returned ....\"","An early receipt regarding a slave at Mount Vernon, docketed by George Washington. The receipts reads \"Colo. George Washington, for the Hire of Carpenter James [and] Cr. by 5 yds of Negroes Cotton.\" Carpenter James was likely a slave carpenter hired to work on the renovation of Mount Vernon. The reverse contains a partial notation by Charles Washington, youngest brother of George, dated 23 April 1759.","Bond for one thousand pounds Virginia currency--for 350£ given by G.W. he has sold two tracts of land, one of 200 acres on Dogue Run, originally granted to 1st S. Darrell in 1794, and the other 300 acres on little Hunting Creek, originally part of tract granted to Matthew Thompson.","Invitation to his half-brother to stop for a visit on his way to Williamsburg. Accounts with Mr. Carlyle not settled. Advice on the purchase of Clifton's land.","Bill for butter. Note at the bottom by Washington indicating an error of £1.0.0. Washington's endorsement on verso, Oct. 1761.","[William Digges of Warburton Manor, Prince Geo. Co. Md. Washington's neighbor, was one of those named in Clifton's suit against Carroll and other.] In this letter he annouces willingness to receive money due and \"wash my hands of ye troublesome affr.\"--also details on exchange of vinegar and other commodities.","\"For carrying 4 hhds tobacco and for kegs of butter. Receipted by Crawford.\"","\"To \"\"George Washington Esqr. a soldier in Capt. Jno Dalton's Company for being absent from Muster ...\"\" Teste copy signed by clerk, John West junr.\"","Lettice Corbin, Essex VA, writes to George Washington, regarding a slave bricklayer named George whom he has rented out to Washington and wondering if he will need the labor beyond the agreed term. Includes a follow-up receipt from Washington on 9 April 1766 outlining payment of 25 pounds in Virginia currency for the use of the bricklayer and acknowledgement of payment received by Geo. Turberville (signed) for Lettice Corbin. Autograph document signed, 1 page, with integral cover. Docketed in the hand of George Washington.","Document signed, partly printed, signed by Jno. Montgomery [Capt.].Bill for freight charges on one butt of wine shipped on \"Alexandria.\"","Bill for freight charges on one butt of wine shipped on \"Alexandria.\"","Report on farming, etc. wheat very poor, gave a very small amount of flour--ground has been either very wet or frozen since Washington's departure, thus holding up the plowing--mention of a good slave whom Mr. Adam will not sell for £50.","Lund writes about crops and planting. Washington in Williamsburg at Burgess meeting, then onto Dismal Swamp. Martha includes a postscript at the end of the letter. One of only two extant examples of correspondence from Martha Washington to George Washington, Martha penned this six line postscript with news and greetings on the second page of a letter from Lund Washington to George on March 30, 1767.","Letter pertains to the estate of the Rev. Charles Green.  (See letter of Wm. Savage to George Washington \u0026 George Wm Fairfax, 1767 April 24).","Account of weather and activities at Mt. Vernon. \"The carpenters are laying the barn floor in the Neck.\" Waiting for the brickmaker's arrival, \"The negroes are all well. Bishop has sowed half his field in wheat and made two casks of cider.\" Expecting a \"great crop of corn.\" \"The Children are very well \u0026 were yesterday at Alexandria Church ...\"","Condition of crops, wheat and corn--sowing--ditchers--several of the Negroes lately sick--Alton's Morris', Cleveland's and Bishops farms--brickmaker failed to report for work--timothy and lucerne--Cleveland's barn floor finished--compliments to Mrs. Washington, her children are well and send love, also their love to Coll. Wm. Fairfax and his lady.","Washington's lost horses have not returned to Mt. Vernon--the corn crop--ditchers--sowing wheat and making cider--Price (brickmaker) has returned because they could get no other--none available in Mr. Piper's shipload of servants--milldam--how to get brickwood across creek?--half planks for Morris' barn floor--children are well--glad Mrs. W. has benefited from springs.","Receipt for £12.18 for teaching Miss [Martha Parke] Custis music \"ending in April last.\"","This bond is the agreement between George Washington and his neighbor, John Posey, confirming Posey's debt of £2000 owed to George Washington. Posey's right as a French and Indian War veteran and part of the Proclamation of 1763 to claim up to 3,000 acres of land west of the Appalachian mountains is conveyed to Washington to pursue these unclaimed western lands. Signed by Posey at the conclusion, with the signatures of John Parke Custis, Martha Parke Custis, and Amelia Posey (John Posey's daughter) as witnesses. The document and docket on verso is in the hand of George Washington. Autograph document, signed by John Posey, 2 pages.","\"Sales of 69 Barrels Herrings on Acct. of George Washington Esqr of Virginia.\"--Charges for freight commission, etc.","Deals with mill and farm affairs--\"Our mill is once more in a bad way\"--wall of water pit falling down.\"--\" ... give yourself no uneasiness or anxiety about the mill, you may depend I will use every precaution to prevent further damages.\"--sale of flour--wheat fields look promising--all are well.","Encloses sales of herring and current account owed them--market for herring and flour low at present.","Receipt for £3.15 for freight on 300 bushels oats.","Expects he has \"hird\" from Col. Fairfax in re selling furniture at Belvoir--asks him to set a date and advertise sale and he will attend--needs 100 bushels of wheat, 20 barrells of corn and money for management of Fairfaxes Berkeley plantation--hopes he won't think him troublesome, but Fairfax has left him in great confusion--asks him to inform W. Peyton if account delivered Peyton by Willis will not be received by Washington in settlement with Peyton.","Balance due, plus interest accrued from Oct. 4, 1771 - to Miss Janny Washington.","Possibly may object to his paying £7 to overseers, but this worked out with Col. Fairfax since four overseers to settle in woods and raise only corn--land nearly worn out, explains his system of crop rotation.","West as far as Goose Creek on way to Mt. Vernon but indisposed and could not go further--needs £50 for management Fairfax estates, if convenient send £10 by bearer and he will get rest when next rides to Belvoir--asks to trouble him with business at General Court--i.e. encloses letter to Augustine Willis for collection of £250, if he gets this will not need the money from Washington.","Thanks Washington for the money which enabled him to send 5 or 6 hands to Red Stone--understands Mr. Thruston is very much pleased with this country, particularly Washngton's property there--his brother to leave for there soon--does not approve of renting Belvoir \"for so short a time\"--will try to see Mr. Delany soon--please pay Mr. Moore the £40 or £60.","Writes of Fairfaxes arrival in England, both are pretty well recovered--acknowledges receipt of Washington letters and packages forwarded to Fairfaxes at York--let him know if he can do any favour for the \"Neptune\" this year--Rev. Bumaly pleased to hear of Washington's health, admires him much.","Has collected rents according to promise--forgot to give him tobacco he had in his pocket, what should he do with it?","Disagrees with Fairfax on renting raccoon branch to highest bidder--thinks should keep fisheries to encourage sale of whole property--minor tenant problems discussed--Daniel Stone wants refusal of west point fishery and 200 acres at £20--if convenient hopes can have sale before harvest as it would be difficult for him to attend then.","Bearer Richard Butcher wants to sell bills of exchange--asks approval on bills for Colo. Fairfax.","Requests instructions for bond to be drawn for tenant, Mr. Morton--bond for things purchased at sale [of Belvoir items]--asks for enough bags for 50 bushels of wheat.","Explains reason for delay of his bond because one person he wanted for bondsman has been abroad--now has Mayor Lowry as security and will get one other before taking over the premises.","Has arrived at Belvoir with bond unexecuted--since he had intimations from Washington that his own settlement at Belvoir would be disagreeable to Washington and not wanting to give offense, decided he would be content to hold the place for only a year--at end of the time, hopes all prejudices and difficulties will be ironed out.","Reference to sale of Mercer's estate--reports he has regained his health by disuse of coffee--announces the death of Philip Ludwell Lee.","Request on behalf of local committee to see if Washington could furnish them ten barrells of powder for use of county--heard he had imported more than necessary--if he can get it to Malborough his scyths can be sent at same time--Mr. Fitzhugh informs him he will have the pleasure of Washington's company Friday night on way to meeting of the Delegates.","Draft for £40 on Mr. William Molleson, Merchant, London.","Signed over to Wm. Fairfax account by G.W. on reverse and later docketed to that effect.","Will let Col. Simpson have money, but had difficulty in selling bill of exchange for continental money -- no word of escaped painter Cleveland -- work on store house and wash house [office] -- John [Broad] and negroes sick -- wet weather and wheat sowing -- scarcity of spinning wheels -- Lanphier supposed to repair old ones -- Committee has made choice of officers for militia -- \"the remains of our company\" to form company and ask Committee of Safety for commissions for officers -- Mrs. Washington to pick up Mrs. [Eleanor] Custis at Mr. B[enedict] Calvert's and go \"down the country\" -- the \"Stoco man\" still working on dining room and Sears on chimney -- fears George Washington mistaken about draught of chimney piece -- wash house [office] to have two front doors.","Meeting Mrs. W. at Mr. Digges across river--thinks Mr. Harrison will accept W-n's offer--Alexa. \u0026 Loudon people worried about Mrs. W.'s presence at Mt. V.--he thinks there's no danger--\"her old acquaintance the attorney\" wouldn't permit Lord Dunmore to come up river \u0026 take her--if necessary he can get her away quickly--she leaves soon for \"down the country\" with son and daughter-[in-law]--he writes G.W. weekly--rain prevents sowing wheat--repairing tumbling dam--work on wash or servent \u0026 store houses--bricklayers working on garden wall--John [Broad] sick--Sears sick--stucco work \u0026 chimney piece in dining room unfinished--bill of exchange--no word from [James] Cleveland or Simpson on western lands--John West wants money owed him--will pay Custis' bond from money of [Jenifer] Adams' bond--what to do with [Jenifer] Adams' land in Md.?--hopes to see G.W. in winter \"for whether things are made up or not I suppose you can leave the army in winter.\"--painter still absent.","Mrs. W. \u0026 Mr. \u0026 Mrs. John Parke Custis stop a few days in Fredericksburg on way to Col. Bassett's--mill dam repair completed--too wet to plow--John Knowles (bricklayer) sick--John Broad back at work--Judge the taylor \u0026 Sears sick--stucco man at work on dining room--carpenters on wash house [office]--letters by Constitutional post most reliable--kept in Alexandria by Mr. Hendricks.","Sent word to Mrs. W. at New Kent informing her to come to camp--expect her here immediately--discussion by Md. and Alex. residents of plan to blocade river--Indian Head best place--\"Captn Boucher [said] he woud undertake with 3 ships [sunk] to stop the Channel so that no ship of Force coud get up the River ...\"--Mrs. W. packed his papers in a trunk to be sent to Capt. McCarty's for safe keeping--she gave him key to G.W.'s study but he won't touch anything there except in emergency--what to do with Col. Mercer's papers?--John West, Mr. Harper, Mr. Wilson ask for money owed them--Bishop needs money--Dr. Crail's negro came with news from over the mountains--Val Crawford comes, feels it useless to keep building on G.W.'s land there because of danger of British burning everything--should he grind wheat?--Jenifer Adams offers to rent Md. land--Col. Mason very ill since convention--Lund thinks Mt. V. very easily defended by 50 men--will consider making salt peter--Custis and wife with Mrs. W. in New Kent--Knowles is well, Webster sick, John Barry dead.","Enclosed letter probably tells of Mrs. W's coming to camp--her long stay in New Kent after being sent for is ill-judged--nothing done about blocade of Potomac River--why he had to pay Mercer money--difficulties of paying in paper money--\"John Lowe the Barber says you owe him 7/6 for a false tale for your hair\"--James Cleveland came with certificates of improvements on Great Kanawa \u0026 Ohio land--settlers there left and went to Wheeling because of Indian attacks--won't return--G.W.'s servants sold and negroes left with Will Crawford--Stephens stayed, will get mill going there--work on dining room continues--little chance of getting absent painter from Lord Dunmore--will plant Bosenberries--difficulties in acquiring spinning wheels--expects another new one, \"so that we shall then have 7 ...\"--wash house [office] chimneys being set up--considers changing door plan, but hesitates altering G.W.'s plans--Skirmish at Hampton--next letter will be by Mrs. W. when she goes to camp.","Dining room almost finished--\"the Stucco Man agrees the ceilg. is a handsomer one than any of Colo. Lewises altho not half the work in it it was a plan recommen'd by Sears.\"--too late to turf the Ha Ha's--what proportions to use on gateways?--Lanphier no help on this or anything else--let him know in Spring what brick work to do after building the underpining \u0026 chimney to the house that will be placed opposite the store house--will plaster wash house or Servt's house [office] this winter--\"I suppose there is a wall to be built in the new garden next the Quarter I think I have heard you say you'd designd to have a House Built the whole length for Negroes ...\"--miller's time wasted with no wheat to grind--coopers work on mill dam \u0026 fencing--unable to buy slave--Lund goes to Stafford to settle mother's estate--will send his own negroes \"over the mountain\" for lack of anything to do in east--announces his intention to defend Mt. V. property against British--.","Account of money since Washington left, together with money to and from Mrs. Washington--all were bills contracted before he left--Washington's mother wrote asking for \"linnen\" not obtainable there and other trifles--explains accounts paid--will try to raise stone out of banks for chimney tops to be put up this winter, for kitchen, storehouse and other house to be built opp.--painting kitchen, storehouse, and house--corn crop--if Washington approves will put up a strong house at Morrises for wine, rum, etc.--Comm. sent to sound the river decided channel too wide and therefore plan [to block river] impracticable or very expensive--so must defend plantations on Potomac with muskets--attitudes of people about defending property in area--sales of wheat--will forward spinning--problems and process of making salt peter--Mrs. Washington does not approve leaving Mrs. Barnes as housekeeper in her absence, so Lund will do housekeeping--house has been crowded with company since Mrs. Washington's return.","Will transplant cherry trees, but thinks they will die--also plant vinyards and clean Hell Hole--much farm work to be done--shortage of help--illness--plasterer still here and Mrs. Washington has decided to have stucco in her room plain--wash house shingled and weather boarded but chimneys not up--report on timothy and other crops--has written every week--payment for sale of Col. Mercer's estate and letter in re. sale to Col. Tayloe--negro quarters need mending--difficulty of getting silver money--will try to collect rents--bull gored a wagon horse--Mrs. Barnes at Mt. Vernon--doesn't believe war ships will come up river this year--shortage of salt in area--his greetings to Mrs. Washington if she gets to camp before his letter--local militia officers.","Will alter servants hall since it is not intended for a wash house--thinks Jennifer Adams has not made a deed for his land unless very recently--Adams wanted to clear himself on charges of cutting timber--will try to get Washington out of bargain with Adams--run-away slave--thinks there will be no action on stopping navigation of Potomac or erecting batteries--will talk to Col. [Geo.] Mason about it--Mason ill--Committee for county chosen recently, lists names--Connelly [Tory] captured while going disguised through Md.--minute scheme for area not up to Conventions expectations--painter [run-away slave calling self Joseph Wilson] among prisoners taken at Hampton, does not want to return--Dunmore proclamation to free all indentured servants and slaves that go over to British--thinks white servants more likely to cause trouble--reviews servant situation, miller being paid and sitting idle--will grind 100 barrels of flour, possibly for export in exchange for arms--promises constant attention to Genl. Washington's affairs.","Examination of [James] Cleveland re certificates of improvements on G.W.'s western lands--pd. Tho. Lawson for iron--Jennifer Adams' land--negro won't return to Va. from Adam's; should he be sold?--Col. [George] Mercer's \u0026 Col. [Geo. Wm.] Fairfax's estates--Bryan Fairfax's peculiar religious behavior--report of Dunmore attacking 100 men \"this side of the great Bridge ...\"--convention to raise 4000 men--Dunmore's negro troops--desires privateers to come and take Dunmore's squadron--negroes ill--Col. George Mason getting well--hopes for gunpowder--proposed Potomac battery--Sears still here painting new room and dining room--he has picture frames to make yet--altered wash house (servt. quarters)--Knowles not recovered [from bull's goring].","Mill swamp to be cleared for pasture--coopers cutting trees for staves--corn--several of Oliver Cleveland's people ill--plan for hedging and ditching--suggests fallowing land \u0026 putting into wheat, thus saving labor for ditching \u0026 hedging--briar hedge planted from mansion to Hell Hole eaten by cattle--cherry trees will not live--\"I should be glad to be informd in what manner the House now Buildy. opposite the store House is to be divided into partitions--in one of your Letters you say it is intended for the sick - if so I woud make Three Rooms in it- 1/2 the House or more in the part next the Chimney the Remainder divided into two Rooms each of which will have a window in it - the Door in the gable end to be of no use but still to be there that it may in its outward appearance look like the Store ...\"--Col. [George] Mercer's estate--[James] Cleveland's report on Kanawa lands-he will go to Fincastle \u0026 Bottetourt Courts to get evaluation of work--Wm. Stephens \u0026 Wm. Skilling here, say buildings on Ohio burnt by Indians--Mrs. Barnes and Milly Posey left today--Dunmore defeated again by Capt. Woodford.","Col. [George] Mercer's estate--difficulties in collecting rents in Loudon, no markets for crops, and men indicted there for spreading ideas that they should not be expected to pay--flower knots in garden to be leveled, flowers shrubs planted elsewhere--gravel sorted for walks--one of Cleveland's men left when hardships set in--Wm. Skilling will repair well--John Broad injured \"playing Frolick\"--wrote to Wmsbg. to sell the painter, now in jail there--believes Washington should accept wages as General.","In this letter Lunds writes about trying to recover runaway negro from [Jennifer] Adams and rent from Adams along with affairs of other tenants, among other topics.","River frozen--hasn't yet seen Mr. Marshall or Mr. Triplett about land exchange--thinks it bad scheme to raise hogs to take care of surplus corn--pork prices low--well keeps caving in, perhaps will have to ask instructions as to where to dig a new one--good negro shoemaker available from Adams--conduct of negroes--better sell bay or stop using him for breeding--hurts him to see miller and mill idle.","\"Bill receipted. Bill for 1 set cart boxes.\"","Exchange of Adams and Matthews land still not settled--much alarm in Alexandria, expecting an attack from 5 large ships reported to be off Cone [mouth of Potomac]--river now blocked with ice but women and children evacuating and moving goods--they will fight to defend town--he thinks the ships more apt to be oyster boats--packing Washington's china and glass into barrels and then would be able to move things at short notice to Mrs. Barnes and to Morris' barn--rum and wine to be moved too--everyone says they will come to help defend the Washington property--thinks 100 men could defend it against 1,000--Wm. Stevens paid for going out to [Washington's] Ohio lands--Cleveland--packing bacon--cannot sell flour--\"I wish you had said how large you woud have the negro houses you speak of in your letter, or whether you woud have them built with or without sheds.\"--one piece of woolen cloth came from weavers--nine wheels at work spinning--John Broad cannot live--tell Mr. [John Parke] Custis cannot deliver letters to Mount Airy because of ice--Mrs. Chichester will stay in Fauquier Co., feels it unsafe in Alexandria--will send his furniture to another county if Washington thinks best, however doesn't believe there will be an attack on Alexandria since Lord Dunmore's troops are too trifling.","Several accounts are over-due, one to Lanphier--Mercer's estate--no one has applied for Col. Fairfax's bond--Lord Fairfax at present pretty well--will sell Adams' negro to someone Washington owes money to--problems of the mill [on Bulskin ?]--Simpson--French and Dulany land not settled--John Broad still alive but dying--the well will hold, must make top brick instead of stone--house opposite store framed but not raised--next will work on 2-family quarters in Muddy Hole--salting fish--letter from England by Capt. Kelso here.","Question of Lund's wages, he only brought it up because Washington had offered to pay him equal to what he had had in any former year--never expects to be rich--will serve him faithfully--Mr. Baily wants 10% to collect the rents, thinks 5% is enough--suggests he might collect them himself--Tayloe has instructed him to deliver the bonds to Col. Peyton--problems with Cleveland, who must be paid since he was acting as Washington's agent--John Broad still alive--Adams' land--Triplett questions boundary between Washington's land and his--Adams pressing him to buy 300 acres--John Stone offering 360 acres on river next to former Adams land--spinning of linen going on slowly--sorry to hear Mr. Custis not well--furniture still at Mt. Vernon, hopes to avoid a move if no attack--Col. West will order militia for defense of Mt. Vernon in event of attack.","Informing Washington of affairs at Mt. Vernon, the condition of the negroes, advising some improvements to Mt. Vernon, and information about the movements of the British.","Dray colt--use of other horses--Stevens will not get to save the rest of Washington's lands [Kanawha] with only the negroes--he thinks it best to get two other white men and have them appointed by court to appraise work when done--if Washington thinks the upset times not enough excuse for failing to satisfy the legal requirements to save land from forfeiture must give Lund liberty to make best arrangement possible with man to go out--7,000 acres patented in Washington's name and Muse upon Pocatallico--Cleveland here and will record work in April when courts in Fincastle and Bottetourt--Cleveland says bottom lands on Kanawha very rich--packing furniture to move to Morris's barn--Cleveland's trial is Tues.--Cleveland claims his behaviour is not criminal and he has been misrepresented--has heard nothing from Milly Posey since Christmas.","Mrs. Washington can accompany the General anywhere now that she's gone thru smallpox [innoculation] successfully--expresses gratitude to Washington for his guardianship--\"He deserves the Name of Father who acts the Part of one.\"","Safe arrival Norwich with 2 mortars after long delay in Sound because of enemy and wind--better to continue by land--needs money to pay pilots and other expenses--send further orders--Capt. Burbeck with 18 of Gen. Lee's guards with him--believes this will be sufficient help--will send rest of troops on--hears of danger on road to New York--since no provisions, sending part of 130 men on--keeping or only sufficient to hoist mortar.","Requests Washington to write Gov. Trumbull to try to get some bounties for his men as for other Conn. battallions--he enlists men on that promise--has clothing for men, which is great inducement to enlist.","Supplies to be moved from Philadelphia to Milltown Yorktown and Lancaster--supplies being purchased--all necessaries for troops on march provided--defends conduct in not buying--there are two buyer in Philadelphia--sends 6 lemons raised near New York City.","Can't persuade troops to remain at New Rochelle in face of superior forces--troops not enlisting, army weak--few [English] troops left in New York--he holds two men who ran off to British, then came back to help a widow escape to New York.","Appeal by British prisoner of war to be exchanged or parolled for a few days to see his brother who has come from England on family business.","Hopes Washington will come to Mt. Vernon while troops in winter quarters--no crop for sale this year--wheat destroyed, mill idle, short crop of corn--gives corn crop yields from each farm--many visiters and horses cause great use of crops--also 24 of own horses--wants to try making rum, sugar, and molasses from Indian corn stalk for money crop.","Stewart is writing about the conduct of some of the soldiers and the need of supplies.","Trees to be planted--Triplett delays signing bond for land exchange with Washington--mentions Mr. McCarty, Massey and Chichester in relation to agreement--boundary disputes--inquire into purchase of Col. Stone's land--Beck's land sold--new covering horse--Col. Triplett accompanies Mrs. Washington across River today on way to camp--will question tenants.","Covering horse arrived--bond signed with Triplett for land below mill race--Robt. Adam pd. account--\"I have a great mind to put the Money into the Continental Loan office, but perhaps it would be proper to get your approbation first\"--[Mrs. Mary Washington] wants Silla sent to her, but Lund hates to part her from Jack--[Charles Washington] wrote for another hand but he didn't send one--tobacco land to be put to flax--pumpkin to be planted--per simmons for beer and spirits--mare sent by Col. Lewis sick--Lund's lip still sore.","Rain and snow prevented his going up to see Washington--will leave for camp last of month--flour and corn for sale, had to sell to govt.--will sell barrels of pork and beef--difficulties getting salt--doubts Lanphier will come to work this spring--who to leave to manage housekeeping in his absence?--Bishop not trustworthy and Milly Posey away from home-will sell negroes at private sale--meeting among Loudon draftees--[John Parke] Custis not returned from Williamsburg--Mrs. Custis and children not heard from--sickness among people--Jack and Sylla distressed at parting--lambs died--mare sent by [Col.] Lewis still sick.","Persuaded Lanphier to work by promising him a portion of corn crop and wool in place of money--much plank wasted by his delay--difficulties of getting their privateer into action--difficulties with draft law in county [Fairfax]--volunteer scheme hasn't worked--reassures Washington he will not leave his employ or hold him for higher wages while he is away leading army--Custis returned from Williamsburg--feeling against R[ichard] H[enry] L[ee] for his supposed scheming against Washington--will make molasses, sugar, Rum from corn next fall-won't attempt tobacco--breeding mare.","Breeding mare--Weaver captured deserter, thus is exempt from serving in army, but he's been let go because of high wages demanded--bargain with Triplett--Blair's bond--money put in Continental Loan office--rents collected from tenants in Loudon and Fauquier--Sam[uel W-n] collected some in Westmoreland--will come to camp after shad is put up for coming year--will send Washington's accounts by Col. Fitzgerald if he leaves first--covering horse thin--progress made on privateer \"General Washington\"--Lund expresses his faith in the ship and encourages Washington to keep his share.","Received letter by Gen. Woodford--can't sell negroes with their consent--negroes from Crawford innoculated with smallpox--getting in shad--covering horses--[John Parke] Custis in New Kent for elections--if not elected He'll come to camp with Lund--corn to sell--money in Loan office--Mercer land and Blair's bond.","Blair's bond--he and Mr. Custis set out for camp next week--Custis elected in Fairfax county--Col. Bassett innoculated for smallpox--less shad put up than expected--stopped running early--\"the Crabs, Thorns, Cedars \u0026c which we planted this Spring for Hedges appear to be all living. The Locusts at the North End of the House are all putting out I believe not one of them are dead, the variety of Trees at the South End are also alive, most of them I hope will live ...\"--ship \"George Washington\" launched--but in mud in Occoquan--loan office certificates--Lanphier worthless, refuses to work--\"I wanted much to get the Window finish'd in the Pediment that I might have the garret Passage plaister'd \u0026 clean'd out before Mrs. Washington returns - beside this the scaffling in the Front of the House cannot be taken away before it is finished - This prevents me from putting up with the Steps to the great Front Door ...\"--Sickness--will bring letter to Mrs. Washington.","Rain and his indisposition prevented his going to camp by now--[John Parke] Custis not to go, must go to assembly--Capt. Triplett's health forces him to resign commission.","John Parke Custis, stepson of George Washington, wrote to George Washington who was at Valley Forge about various aspects of the war.  He notified him that the Virginia legislature passed bills to help raise troops, the arrival of a French ship carrying uniforms and military supplies, and a note to his mom. Docketed by George Washington. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages.","No word from G.W. in 2 posts--conditions of plantations under Davenport \u0026 Hill--breeding of cattle from Custis' English bull--wet summer--crops of corn, timothy and wheat--no workmen found but Lanphier \u0026 his man--making molasses from corn stalks--\"old Billy Harding wants to rent part of the Land you Bought of Mercer on four mile Run ...\"","Will try to buy Barry's and Marshall's land for G.W.--which negroes to sell?--sorry G.W. must forgo buying lands because of losses from farms under his (Lund's) management--wheat crop almost total loss--(the fly)--prepares to plant tobacco--ditching mill swamp--drowning in mill race of valuable slave Cooper James--Carpenter James injured with axe--received £200 from Capt. Lewis for Phaeton--sold flour to Boston for good price (scarsity there)--suggests G.W. speculate in wheat, sell flour at high prices--Wm. Roberts the miller, his merits \u0026 weaknesses for drink, \u0026 advises not to hire him again--mill race, tumbling dam at Piny \u0026 Dogue Run gate \u0026 dam which Roberts repaired or built--discusses building houses for prospective tobacco crop--campaign in Rhode Island \u0026 departure of Fr. admiral, Lord Howe \u0026 Johnstone--cleared money in pork--can't get workmen to assist Lanphier--\" ... if so the coverd ways will not get done ... \"--sickness among people--good pastures--took paper from G.W.'s trunk, can't get any in Alexa.--letter from Wm. Roberts enclosed.","Relays problems with recruiting for the army, currency depreciation and counterfeiting, land purchases in northern Virginia, and the management of Mount Vernon.","Resigned commission because of ill health--also, \"Would my health admit of my continueing in the Service, I could not Consistent with the Character of an Officer or Soldier by any Means Submit to have younger Officers placed over me.\"","Letter from Caleb Gibbs, commander of the Commander-in-Chief's Guard, to Royal Flint, assistant commissary of purchases, requesting a quarter cask of wine for His Excellency George Washington at Head Quarters. Signed by Gibbs with note that the cask of wine was received.","Concerned with auditing of army accounts ... Lewis, informed of a balance in his favor, requests Washington to order the Paymaster Gen. to honor this balance ... nonpayment of debts will injure him as well as the Public Service …","Invoice for beer, wine, bacon, sugar, and \"1 box directed to Mrs. Washington,\" etc.","Military intelligence--reports movement of British fleet and army in New York.","Requests George Washington's advice whether to sell Eastern shore lands because of heavy taxes and can get no one to live there \u0026 work them--rumors of truce to be offered by British King--appreciates Washington's advice on draining low grounds [at Abingdon] to prevent tidal floods--poor corn crops and depreciation of paper money--everyone paying old debts in paper money--purchase of Alexander's land--army's success at Stony Point. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","John Parke Custis writes to George Washington from his Abingdon regarding an offer of seventy five pounds for his property on the Eastern Shore of Virginia - is confident he can get more. Custis himself is considering purchasing Philip Alexander's land at a tempting price. Expresses his pleasure and congratulatory wishes on the arrival of Count d'Estaing's on the American coast. Custis reluctantly addresses a misunderstanding between himself and Colo. Bassett regarding the valuation and care of Washington's forty-seven head of cattle at Clairborne's plantation in King William County, Va. (part of Martha Washington's dower lands that Washington leased to John Parke Custis in 1778). Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","List of cattle on George Washington's plantation in King George County in the hand of John Parke Custis. The front of the document lists forty-seven cattle including eighteen \"Young Cows\" of the \"common breed \u0026 small,\" sixteen heifers of the \"English Breed,\" three steers, and ten \"best work Oxen.\" The reverse of the lists cattle valued by Colo. Bassett 'last fall.' Autograph document, 2 pages.","John writes how the new plantation needs constant attention, but would be \"very advantageous to your Estate in the Neck, and will add much to the Prospect from the House.\"","Enclosed is letter to Mr. Fras Gallibert, French merchant prisoner at N.Y., to be forwarded to him--his health improves, but George [Lewis'] is poor--George settles on Frederick cty. land; will Washington sell some of his land adjoining?--no news from Charles Town [Charleston, S.C.]--Gen. Woodford moving Va. troops there-\"will not the Irish demands of a fair trade operate to our advantage?\"","Bill addressed Master George Washington--total £297.6.0 Va. Curr.--bill for broadcloth, buttons, silk, thread, dressed leather for making coat and waistcoat.","Showed Col. Bassett his letter, but doesn't know whether he's complied with it--concern over no news from Charlestown [S.C.]--feeling among gentry and people at large regarding congress's recommendation regarding currency--he and Col. Mason expect to be elected to assembly with no opposition.","Incloses Philadelphia paper announcing news of a victory in the south [King's Mountain ?].","Receipts and certificates collected for supplies and horses requisitioned last Jan.--Will Washington appoint someone to examine and approve them as per law of state of N.J. which he incloses?","Mortified at actions of [Va.] legislature--wishes to resign his public office but feels it his duty to continue in legislature to express his protests at their actions--emission of 10 million pounds immediately--action between Cornwallis and Genl. Greene--Greene has won universal esteem for his conduct.","Sends boots Washington ordered from his shoe factory--invites Washington to visit again--sorry to hear Mrs. Washington is ill--suggests she spend summer in Wethersfield rather than go back to Va.--hogshead of boots being sent to Col. Sheldon.","John Parke Custis writes to Washington relieved to hear that his mother Martha Washington is back in good health. His family is suffering from an epidemic that his stricken many family members with his youngest son being dangerously ill. Custis apprises Washington of his current circumstances in dealing with a dispute of monies owed to Robert Alexander for land purchase includes a copy of a notice dates 26 May 1781 [see RM-1188.004]. Reports of damages by British troops to nearby neighbors properties including Colo. Bassett. Fortunately, Custis' home and property were unaffected. He is pleased to inform Washington of accounts of 'our Countrymen do not want Spirit or Inclination to join the Marquiss,' with forty-six men from the county volunteering for service. Custis himself has provided clothes and horses for two volunteers. Reports that Genl. Nelson was appointed governor with the assembly granting him very great powers to support the war. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","On 26 May 1781 John Parke Custis notifies \"To All Persons whom it may concern\" a dispute between Robert Alexander and himself regarding the purchase of land and monies owed by Custis to Alexander. Custis appoints Charles Simms as his lawful attorney in the matter. Custis proposes four options to rectify the dispute and if none are disagreeable, Custis' attorney will authorize a payment of forty eight thousand pounds current money. Autograph document, pages. Docketed in the hand of George Washington. Document included in Custis' 11 July 1781 letter.","Death of his father [Fielding Lewis]--father's will directs Dismal Swamp lands and others to be sold-estate in debt--give opinion on accepting credit and also description of land--mother [Betty Lewis] and family well--\" ... as well as is the old Lady-forwards letter from Havana.","Detailed description of Dow's land on Cameron Run--Mrs. French will never consent to exchange land--G.W. anxious to have her land--Mrs. W. goes to Mr. Digges across river in company of Dr. Stewart (Stuart)--[Mrs. French's land is between Epsewasson and Little Hunting Creeks, part of Union Farm].","Received letters and will forward them to England--will forward Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd's letters under protection of Washington's.","Lund encloses [Benj.] Dulany's letter concerning Mrs. French's landand Mr. and Mrs. D. agrees to sale of land.","Lund writes about further efforts to exchange Dow and French lands, maybe Mrs. F. can be persuaded to trade Manley's land (adjoining French's), and has purchased Dow's land to bargain with Mrs. F along with a description of land.","Lund writes about how the sale of Custis horses didn't take place although Col. Dandridge offers both to G.W. in exchange for giving up two years payments from Dandridge's estate, both as covering horses may repay quickly and one may do for the turf.","Lund writes about how Dow wants payment for land made in Philadelphia and will try to collect rents to repay what G.W. has borrowed. He will also get Gilbert Simpson [on Washington's western lands] to try to get money and James Cleveland to collect debt for Col. Wm. Crawford.","Lund writes about various aspects of the family and the famrs including that he believes there is peace in King's speech to Parliament, horses suitable as chariot horses (will get horse [from Custis estate]), shoats only doubled in size, very disappointing, bank froze all winter, grapevinesand apple trees, someone cutting timber on G.W.'s land, Custis's legal title to Alexander's land [Abingdon], and that children at Abingdon are well, will come to Mt. V. to stay some time.","Lund writes on how the crops are short and other financial matters.","Lund writes about the amount of wheat from each farm and how few will sell wheat, expecting price to go up because of the peace treaty with Britain.","Letter by Betty Lewis--hurt at not hearing from him during afflictions--husband and brother Sam died within 3 weeks of each other and she has been ill--\" ... My Dear Brother was there not one half our you could spare to write a few lines to an only Sister whoe was laboring under so mutch affliction both of Body and mind ...\" Autograph letter signed, 2 pages, integral address panel. Docketed by George Washington.","Unsuccessful in collecting rents--tenants over the ridge will pay as soon as specie is in circulation among them--they have good crops--Mr. Throckmorton undesirable tenant because he would put negroes and overseer on land, lowering quality--describes tenants and plantations--tenants on this side the ridge in bad shape, can't pay--new cook, Richard Burnett ill, very good industrious fellow, but complains of being lonely--refuses to mix with negroes--[Pitman] best kitchen gardner they've had--kiln for drying wheat--Dow's land--Washington's house in Alexandria--Dr. Stuart to build in Alexandria--got negro from Norfolk where he's been since seige of York.","Sends Washington a pamphlet lately out on a political issue--she recommends it as disinterested and sensible--\"Some say there is no Cincinnatus in existence; I think there is.\"","The drawing was known to George Washington who sent it to Tobias Lear on 22 December 1794, describing it as \"the sketch which has been presented to me by Mr. Claiborn, of the new method of lowering and raising boats without locks.\" Washington had received a letter from Claiborne in 1784 in which he discussed navigable rivers to the west; whether Claiborne sent the drawing at that time is uncertain. It could also have been given to Washington in early December 1794 when he and Claiborne met together in Philadelphia, or sent in a follow-up letter Claiborne wrote on 16 December 1794.","\"Inclosed I have Sent you my Fathers letters wharein you will See his intention Before his death, of releiving me out of my distressis, Occasioned by my Youthfull Folley\"--requests a loan--now in jail.","Lewis, surveyer of Rockingham County, informs W. that he can find no record of registration of land on \"Little Kanaway\" by Col. [William] Crawford--lands on Ohio and Shurtee [Chartier] are regestered-Michl. Cresap disputes this--most of land in newly formed Mononghela county, should make inquiries there--receives condolences on death of brother [Gen. Andrew Lewis?]--death of Fielding Lewis--.","Little news regarding Washington's Ohio lands and plantations under Simpson--can't write what he heard in a letter--David Bradford, lawyer, has news of lands, enclosed copy of his letter--recommends Bradford as good agent for Washington's business there--people in Washington's Bottom on Ohio leaving after hearing he is to assert claim--rumor that Washington's land there has been recently surveyed among large tracts by Pa. People for sale in Philadelphia--people should be warned of a fraud--leaves west as soon as his [Lewis'] land is surveyed.","Incloses draft of a deed to be executed by Col. Bassett--will accomplish his business at next general court.","Wishes to clear up title to land bought from father [Sam. Washington]--originally bought from Col. Phil. Pendleton, and title still in Washington's hand--will be at sweet springs when Washington visits his plantation.","Writes by naval officer going to Philadelphia--fatigues of passage to West Indies and here reduced health--hopes to benefit from more settled climate of this place--ships leaving--sends letters to Mrs. Washington and Fanny Bassett by ship for Norfolk.","Affairs of Dismal Swamp Co.--letters from Mr. Jamason, chief manager--intends to advertise meeting in Richmond in Oct.--will Washington do this instead, for greater effect?--agrees to sale of their partnership lands.","His are only letters which have \"... communicated information of my friends.\"--hopes George Washington has recovered from reported sickness--was very ill after passage, and recovers slowly--Physician in Charleston will probably bleed him to relieve pain in head--will remain til April--always tries to act honorably--thanks for money--will return by water which is cheaper--gratitude to his uncle--can't procure acorns and seeds he wants as \"they fall from the Trees early in November.\"--transplanted 50 or 60 of Magnolia and a number of the live Oak to bring with him--\"Miller's description of the Magnolia cannot be two highly embellished--there is a Species of them called the bay Laurel but none that I have yet heard of under the denomination of the Umbrella, from the discription I have had of it, it will not answer Your purpose I presume, as it is said not to exceed the height of 6 or 7 feet--it may rather be considered a shrub.\"","Major Washington has remained with them since January, and though he wishes he could say his health was improved by the Southern climate, he fears \"his disorder is too inflexible to be remov'd by mere Change of Climate.\"","Lists number of shares owned by individuals, including G. Washington, 1 share.","Bill for plank and shingles, total amount £87.9.0.","Acknowledges receipt of a gross of bottles (probably rye whiskey) and discusses the purchasing of shares of Potomac Company stock.","John informs George that during a recent visit to Mount Vernon a \"great Coat of yours\" and book became mixed-up with his own belongings. John then discusses one of George Washington's notable entrepreneurial activities - the breeding of mules. Seeking to emulate his brother, John suggests that George send one of his \"Jack Asses\" to Bushfield, John's plantation, to breed with his mares.","Jefferson requests information about David Bushnell's \"submarine navigation\" experiments during the American Revolution.","Sends him live oaks plants and acorns of live oak and water oak--also seeds and plants of laurel tree.","Account from April 1786 - Dec. 1788, for various medicines and spices.","Glad to receive news of Mt. Vernon--will enquire about a she-ass--the Secretary and General Nelson most likely to have one--Mr. Bassett gave him box to convey safely to Mt.Vernon--not finished copying letters--will return soon--thanks him for kind invitation [to live at Mt. Vernon as manager ?] and hopes he will be equal to the job-- \"... my experience in business but illy qualifies me for embarking on it, but under Your direction and from your example I flatter myself I shall derive insight, and I must hope that my attention and integrity will in some degree make amends for my deficiencies.\"--wrote to inform him of act passed in Richmond to discharge interest certificates on all Loan office warrants issued by the state--Dr. Lamey [Le Mayeur?] to deliver this and shoes--lots in Fredericksbg not sold.","Autograph document signed, fragment, endorsed \"Rect. No. 149 Walker Blunt Block Maker\".Bill for £1.3.0.Receipted on April 14, 1786 by Washer Blunt; Endorsed on back by [the officers of the Potomac Company] George Washington, John Fitzgerald and George Gilpin.","Thornton writes to request G.W. to send any papers dealing with Hight [Jost Hite] land, which he bought of his father [Sam. Washington] and is now up for litigation, if turned out, will have to move house he's begun to other of his lands adjoining this.","This agreement between George Washington and Penelope French secured for his use the last piece of property he added to his Mount Vernon estate, a parcel that would become part of Union Farm. French, who had a life in interest in the land and buildings, also leased to Washington the use of twenty-one enslaved people including \"Will, Paschal, Paul, Abraham, Sabine, Rosanna, Daphne, Lucy, Delia, Grace, Tom, Isaac, Robert, Moses, Julius, Spencer, Nancy, Celia, Nell, Mitty, and Lett\", and three young children not named. The agreement stipulated that Washington must ensure the enslaved were \"clothed and fed in the same manner as slaves usually are within this commonwealth and shall not be removed and worked out of the said county of fairfax\", and is \"unreasonably worked or neglected in sickness or treated within humanity\", they would be returned to French.","Thanks to Washington for letter [offering him and Fanny a portion Mt. Vernon land and the stewardship of Mt. Vernon, thus relieving Washington of many duties]--\"Both Fanny and myself are happier in this family than we could be in any other, or I am persuaded in a house of our own, ...\"","Sends wagon down with spelts [wheat-like grain]--one bag spilled-rest sent to care of Wm. Hartshorn in Alexandria--has engaged part of the Poland oats Washington wants and will procure more.","Thanks for timber near Rectertown--unable to come see him because of \"distressed situation\"--clear of debts in Fairfax--sends son with letter--can Washington employ him (son) or get him into business?","Concern over Washington's letter--insists he realizes importance of good education and strives for it--never lets dress or pleasure intervene--does not intend to follow example of his brother Ferdinand.","Williams' bond is counter-signed by William Kerchival. Latter part of document tells of the seizing of Williams' property by the deputy sheriff for not paying rent as bound.","Receipt for £13.2.6 on July 16, 1787 in Washington's hand, signed by Craig. Bill for 6 weeks board for two servants at 25/ each, plus balance of old account--total £13.15.","Has seen coach painter and quotes prices for painting, gilding, etc. the chariot--this is for varnishing coach body and surface polished, with no varnish to be added later--a cheaper mode is painting first and varnishing later--work will take 4-5 weeks--has made no contract with him, nor mentioned names--cannot give price of lining since coach-maker is away--a postscript gives price of lining as £3 exclusive of cloth and lace--quotes price and yardage of lace and cloth.","Receipt from Joseph Cook [Cooke], a Philadelphia jeweler and silversmith, to George Washington for one gold watch chain with an engraved 'cypher' as well as a velvet ribbon. The total sum listed is £9.7.3. Docketed in Washington's writing and dated August 10, 1787. Autograph document signed, with Washington autograph, 1 page.","Invoice to George Washington from R. Sprigg. Receipted for stud fees of mules.","Incloses copy of account requested--will send account from Mr. Payne--is looking for father's [Fielding Lewis] paper of money payable and receivable from Washington--wants lands sold which father owned with Washington--if possible before he goes west this summer--how much can he get for shares in Dismal Swamp Co.?--has Washington heard of plan to drain it?","Lt. [Bezaleel] How[e], who intends to enter an enterprize to some part of the Spanish settlements on the shores of [So?] America, desires a letter from Washington, stating he was an officer of the New Hampshire line and in the Guards--Trumbull recommends him to be a man \"of probity \u0026 honor\".","Begs financial aid--unfortunate marriage ruined him--married again, but can't get wife's inheritance yet--father refuses to help--rented a house in Greensvill \"in this state\" and has to keep a poor tavern--asks for land in Dismal Swamp to live on--will take care of Washington's business there.","Letter discussing Washington's previous note inquiring if Thomas Lewis would serve as his land agent.","Political situation in Conn.--Gen'l Assembly of Conn. passing resolves for organizing Congress under new constitution--will appoint electors in Jan., \"this appointment the Assembly have retained in their own power - thinkg it more likely to be exercised with judgment \u0026 discretion than it would be to be entrusted in the hands of the people at large\"--Senators elected--Representatives to be chosen by people--mentions circular letter from N.Y. state convention--few discordant notes in Conn. assembly--no disagreement over president, but over vice-president--desires Bowdoin for office, since Adams is talked of for Supreme Court--asks after [David] Humphreys.","Asks Washington's advice and aid--his father's estate [John A. Washington] is in danger of being sued by Dr. Stewart for nonpayment of a bond--this was given to aid uncle Sam [Washington] and now Charles, [Sam's executor] won't pay--doesn't want to sue uncle Chas.--Nancy [Anne Blackburn, his wife] sends love--mares being brought down, will pay for season.","Bushrod to move to Alexandria--can't keep up plantation and practice law too--prefers law--can sell land and negroes to discharge debts due from his father's estate--has rented his land on advantageous terms--Mother will remain at Bushfield--desires Washington's approval--bearer, Mr. Packet goes to Alexandria to inquire about rent of houses.","Conn requests that Washington pay the bearer (John Middleton) 3 pounds \"which the Revd Mr. D. Griffith subscribed for you towards repairing the Church etc.\" Receipted and witnessed by Ricahrd Burnet Walker on verso.","Encloses Mr. Cowper's letter respecting N. Carolina land--Mr. Cowper only one who wants land and can pay for it--desires Washington to agree to sell to Cowper because estate of [Fielding Lewis] needs money from sale of lands to pay debts--he leaves for Kentucky next week, and cannot bargain further--has found bill for £50 drawn by executors of Wm. Armistead.","Declines with thanks Washington's offer of a house rent free [in Alexandria ?]--has no office or outbuildings--might be unhealthy--glad Washington approves of decision to give up farming--conscious of competition legal in Alexandria--he and Nancy [Ann, wife] will be at Mt. Vernon after Christmas.","Armistead's Bill of exchange--made no fixed price in offer of Carolina land to Mr. Cowper--asked what it is worth--has heard land is in bad shape and may be sold for taxes--Mr. Riddick and Mr. Godwin attend to paying this--other land bought not assessed--maybe hard to find land in Kentucky--will give Washington best intelligence of it he can.","Bond of £1000 for 5000 acres of land in Kentucky.","\"For putting in Buckwheat. Receipted by Peter Pool with an \"\"X\"\" mark.\"","This is a petition to George Washington requesting a pardon of Margaret Stone. Citing the facts that Stone is about forty years old, mother of seven children, and it is her first offense, the undersigned [including Lund Washington and Peyton Randolph] request a pardon.","Thanks for kind offer, but had already rented an office--will repair [Washington's] stable for use--accepts offer of hay--hard to get it and expensive in [Alexandria].","Expresses thanks for Washington's goodness--realizes bad condition of their estate--great need for clothes--have a servant stop by Mr. Hanson's for some things to be repaired.","Thanks for unmerited kindness and attention--will pay respects at Mt. Vernon before Washington leaves for N.Y.--sure he will accept the presidency despite preference for Mt. Vernon--\"... it is the general opinion of the Friends to the New Government, that if you decline being at the head of it, It never can, or will take effect\"--returns to London in a few months where he does business under the firm of Donald \u0026 Burton.","Explains inability to answer sooner--will see the land he mentions and give his idea of its value. [This is probably land Washington was considering buying from John Dandridge in Gloucester County.]","Reports that his nephew Lund Washington, heard in Stafford County that people were saying \"we shoud have a very pretty President at the head of our new Government one who had pd of his Debts within the time of the war with paper money altho it had been lent to him in specia.\"--Col. [George] Mason responsible--believes Mason's son-in-law started it.","Washington's letter to him delayed--Gen. Nelson's illness--has seen land Washington is interested in buying--encloses sketch of it taken from old survey--description of land--4 mi. from Gloucester C.H.--\"a good, not a fine piece of land\"--[Sketch of land is enclosed].","2 copies - one retained copy in Warner Lewis' hand. Another contemporary copy in another hand with the docket, \"From Warner Lewis Esqr. 11 March 1789 (Copy). Original sent to John Dandridge Esqr. 26th March 1789\".","2 copies - one retained copy in Warner Lewis' hand. Another contemporary copy in another hand with the docket, \"From Warner Lewis Esqr. 11 March 1789 (Copy). Original sent to John Dandridge Esqr. 26th March 1789\".","In answer to letter of 26th Inst, mentions caution regarding getting ready--is prepared to go with mother and Mrs. Willis on Thurs, or Fri. to Mt. Vernon--remains there till the horses return for his Aunt--hopes to find him at Mt. Vernon when he arrives.","Unable as yet to get information on lands Washington is interested in--goes to New Orleans in 2 weeks--\"I have seen a very extrordinary publication in a Fredericksburg Paper wherin mention is made of Gen. W-ks-n [James Wilkinson ?] having prepared a fleet of 25 Boats some of them armed with three Pounders and maned with 150 men who intend fighting their way down the Mississippi into the Gulph of Mexico. It is very extrordinary how such a report coud have taken its rise as Ge. W-ks-n is now here and intends down the River at the same time as I do, with only five or six Tobacco [ ] instead of 25 armed Boats.\"--sends some \"pecaun\" nuts from New Orleans--Indians doing mischief--but lands settling fast despite scalpings--price of corn--returns to Mt. Vernon in August.","Solicits money from Washington for erection of a Methodist Episcopal church in Alexandria--contributions have been slow--names prominent Alexandrians who have contributed--wishes him a good journey to the north.","PA list of accounts addressed to His Excellency Gen. Washington Esq. from the firm of Pope and Cadle, who sold lace, silk, and other hosiery at 12 William Street, New York. The document shows that on April 30, the day of his inauguration, Washington purchased 3 hat tassels. In May, he purchased 3 pairs of white silk hose and 28 yards livery lace. A note at the bottom states that one pair of hose was for Tobias Lear, who paid for them separately.","It is likely that the hat tassels purchased on Inauguration Day were for Giles and Paris, enslaved men who rode and drove the horses that pulled Washington's carriage.","Delivered his letter and package to Mrs. Washington--has arranged for Mrs. Washington's trip to N.Y.--hired [Gabriel] Van Horn \u0026 Co. to drive her--tries to allay her fears at driving with strange horses and coachman--gives charges for trip.","Mr. Fenwick, bears a gift of a small 2-deck ship which will act as a chimney piece of a large room before a looking glass.","He is sending a sermon preached a year ago which is appropriate today--\"When you removed from my house, your goodness allowed me to be conversant in your family as a domestic for some months, before the College was removed to Concord\".--lauds Washington's religious attitudes and Christian behavior.","Receipt for inoculating fruit trees.","According to Washington's directions he has pd. Col. Hooe £700 in part of debt due heirs of Co. Colville by Th. Montgomerie, Adam Stewart and Cumberland Wilson--will make payments of £500 and £250 soon--\"The Laws both of Maryland \u0026 Virginia authorized me to pay current money at the par of exchange in discharge of Sterling Debts and in the manner Col. Hooe received his money.\"","He has been down the Ohio--found a settlement on the Kanawa under James Neal of Frederick County, who patented 2200 A.--he persuaded them they had no right to the land, since it was in center of land surveyed for officers of Washington's old Va. regt. [Fr. \u0026 Ind. War]--they agree to buy it cheap if it will be sold, because their settlement has increased value greatly of land--people won't settle unless there's a settlement already there--he has power of attorney to make a settlement for Neal.","Mares such as Washington wants can be had for £25 specie--doesn't know cost of sending them to Virginia--his commission for procuring them would be 10%.","Requests loan of about £300 to pay outstanding debts on estate of Mr. Aylett, his wife's first husband [she was Elizabeth Dandridge Aylett Henley, Mrs. Martha Washington's sister]--will give land and negroes as security.","Expresses gratitude for \"your powerful friendship\" in appointment of Mr. Meredith.","Received intimation this morning from Gen. Lincoln, so renewed request made in Philadelphia.","£11.5.0 for shoeing horses, \"a new handel \u0026 ring for a fork,\" and \"to drogs an doctren the whet hors head\".","Betty writes that George Augustine Washington, Bushrod and Corbin are there to help settle Mary Washington's estate--Bushrod says she's to have no part of the slaves [of Mary Washington's estate]--discusses division of her property--doctor's bills high--Col. Ball thinks crops will pay off debts of estate. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","Has purchased 2 bay mares for Washington--sends them down next week--with good care, they will be satisfactory next year.","He was manager for Col. George Mercer's estate in Frederick County when it was sold by Washington--Jas. Mercer kept scolding him and complaining of bad management of farms--Mr. Snickers had written letter to Jas. Mercer maligning his conduct--Capt. Ed. Snickers nailed up his cornhouse door and threatened to serve a writ on him--he was going to bring suit against Mr. Mercer for this treatment, but the war intervened--before war, tried to settle dispute but Mercer refused and he brought suit--sends Washington copy of affadavit--Washington, he is informed, means to bring suit against him for damage--lists a number of questions, seeking testimony of Washington in the suit against Mercer.","Has recorded deed of the land in Gloucester to Washington for the £800 offered.","Waited until recess of Congress to bother Washngton with another letter--the Gloucester county land, is not worth £800--John Nicholson of Gloucester is interested in leasing the land on back creek [sic]--Nicholson has asked several questions about the land so passes them on to Washington.","Written at Wilmington, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. The letter expresses the author's laudatory and religious feelings about Washington. This letter was presumably once in the Washington papers.","Seeks settlement for payment for his services as manager of Col. George Mercer's plantations in Frederick County--will acceed to arbitration--puts queries to Washington on his management of the farms, the answers will be put as proof--claims Col. Ed. Snickers cast aspersions on his character--sends letter to Clerk of district court of Fredericksburg.","She is sick in strange city and begs food for self and fatherless child--late husband (Col. John White's) acct. can't be settled until Congress meets--Col. Alexander Hamilton knows her character and situation.","She suffers in prison without heat or bed, with her child, Kitty White--deceased husband's (Col. John White's) daughter has had her imprisoned to give an account of his property which wouldn't pay his debts--she cannot give security until she can write to Georgia and explain the business.","Glad he's returned safely from eastern tour--breeding mares extremely hard to come by--only the wealthy have them and they prize them highly--Adam Reigart is looking in Lancaster Cty, Mr. Baltzer Spangler searching in the county--will try to send mares to Mt. Vernon before Jan.--compliments to Mr. Lewis and rest of family.","Letter signed by Fenwick Mason and addressed to His Excellency George Washington Esq. President of the United States of America. It refers to various wines ordered by the President for entertaining, including \"26 dozen claret and 12 dozen vins de grave.\"","Bill of lading for \"dix huit Caisses de Vin en bouteille\"--shipped aboard the ship \"Le Jean Jacques de St. Malo,\" captain Le Grand.","Encloses a copy of letter from Adam Reigart--sorry so many difficulties have been encountered in finding mares--Mr. Spangler's report not favorable either--has engaged another man--will remain at home 3 or 4 weeks--will write Mr. Miller, mentioned in Reigart's letter--Mrs. Reigart's death and daughter's illness.","Explains why his brother wrote Washington twice on same subject--he [brother] goes to Berkeley to try to discover documents to defend title to his land--Bushrod apologizes for not writing, but injured his hand badly--apologizes for applying for federal job [district attorney of Va.], had thought Supreme Court made nominations, not the president, and he realizes position Washington was put in--congratulations of the season.","Bill for shoeing horses and for bottles of ointment during period Jan. 11-June 15 1790.","At Mr. Nicholson's request, Warner sends a copy of a letter he wrote several months ago, supposing the first was lost in the mail.","Meteorological account--work done on each farm, giving division of labor--work days lost by sickness--stock on each farm--work of ditchers, coopers, and joiners and carpenters--amount of grain ground at mill. Includes putting up post and rail fence around the vineyard.","A list of furniture, including sofas, mirrors, chairs, draperies, miscellaneous small furnishings, lamps, china (Sevres). Used in the New York house; total £665.14.6.","[John?] Fairfax wants higher wages than £25 per annum [as overseer]--will probably leave at end of year--difficulty in finding reliable overseers for the salary--thinks Mr. [James] Bloxham's wages (£40) too high--he's not any better than any overseer in the country--suspects him of embezzling funds from ferriages--Fairfax would like to have Bloxham's job at the high salary, but G.A.W. has discouraged him--but he's a good overseer--recommends removing James from carpentering house to act as an overseer--white overseers expensive--remove Davy to Dogue Run and Will to Muddy Hole--hasn't told the Farmer [Bloxham] yet of plans to oust him--G.A.W. goes to Berkeley for his health--wheat and tobacco crops--flour ground and the prices it will bring--new bolting cloth in place, will enable superfine flour to be made--Mr. Wilson to send his corn to the mill--prices in Alexandria high--will increase crops of pease, potatoes, carrots as Washington desires--Ehler appears industrious and able [German gardner]--\"I have replaced in the Shrubberies the Dogwood Red Bud Sasafrass Laurel and Crabapples - the Ivy have almost entirely died under both walls - among the shrubs some of these shall be interspersed\"--Muse's account with Washington--very cold weather endangers grain crops--barley has suffered much.","For colouring and bordering 2 rooms and mending one room £8.5.0.","Meteorological Account--work done on each farm, giving division of labor--work days lost by sickness--stock increase and decrease for each farm--work of ditchers, coopers, joiners and carpenters--amount of grains ground at mill. Includes \"lathing and shingling the shed of the Barn Yard.\"","Paid account to Porter \u0026 Ingraham, after satisfying himself they were valid--will no more let mares or jennets be taken away from Mt. Vernon before being paid for breeding with Jacks--rest of mares from Mr. Zantzinger have come--encloses his letters [see letters of March 9 \u0026 14, P. Zantzinger to G.A.W.]--is making inquiries for person to take Fairfax's place as overseer--son of James DeNeil is no good in job at Dr. Stuart's--Mr. Gevins is good, but wants his own plantation when Fitzhugh lets him go--has had application from Anthony Whiting, an Englishman, who seems to know the whole business but wants 40 Guineas--gave Gen. Cadwallader as reference--has given Mr. Bloxham his notice and he wants to leave immediately--Davy doesn't want to go to Dogue Run as overseer--pleads his recent jaundiced condition as reason--Will not as good as Davy, but considers him for Muddy Hole--gives number of hogsheads of tobacco prized--Gardener [Ehler] laments no cabbage seed came with other seeds and buckwheat from Biddle--he's fond of flowers but promises to attend to more practical things--\"The posts which stood against the Barn, at the Mansion house I had put within shortly after you left Home.\"--too wet to complete fencing at Deep Run--when Bishop Green went away, secured the house--they are living at place of Col. McCarty's where Mrs. Barnes formerly lived--dampness delays and hampers sowing--a severe sickness among horses and mules--fluctuating wheat prices--sold all on hand, gives prices taken.","Hasn't written him since he left because he's so busy--asks her uncle to please send her a guitar [\"gettar\"], as all the young ladies are learning music, and it is very simple to learn--a man named Tracy teaches the gettar and harpsichord lessons--hears he and aunt are coming home this summer.","One page of accounts between the President's household in New York and local confectioner Joseph Corre. Includes purchases of macaroni, bitter almonds, caraway seed, and ice cream. On April 15, the President's household purchased \"dinner drest,\" when John and Abigail Adams, John Jay, and Thomas Jefferson dined with him. \"Dinner drest\" was ordered again on April 29 when Washington dined with a group of senators.","Signed by Joseph Corre and docketed on verso.","Received his assent to agreement between Dr. Stuart and Alexander on Custis estate--glad it's to be compromised even if injurious to Custis estate--had Custis paid in legal currency, transaction would have been legal--high court of chancery may put price anywhere from £48,000 to £8,000--if the higher figure, would ruin the estate for the Custis children--Col. George Mason considers his appointment an insult, because he never approved of the govt.--but Mr. Hector Ross thinks Mason's acrimony against the Constitution is much abated--Mason dislikes \"pomp \u0026 parade\" in N.Y.--\" ... swearing by G-d that if the President was not an uncommon Man we should soon have the Devil to pay. but hoped \u0026 indeed did not fear so long as it pleased God to keep him at the Head - but it would be out of the power of those Damnd monarchical fellows with the Vice president, \u0026 the Women to ruin the nation.\"--prices high in Alexandria and farmers making money--law passed moving court from Alexandria but another to be passed moving it back--Roger West thrown out of Assembly--Lund's eyes very bad--snowing hard now--wheat crops looking good--describes Washington's stand of wheat at field at Morris, Frenches and the Ferry--hopes to see Washington and Mrs. Washington in summer at Mt. Vernon--\"No person has an idea but that you must remain at the head of the Government so long as you Live. Which I pray God may be with some degree of Comfort and satisfaction to yourself, for I have no doubt but your fatigue, trouble \u0026 vexation is very great.\"","Report of the death of her son Lawrence's first wife (Susannah Edmundson) in child-birth. Settlement of Mary Ball Washington's estate. Asks about her son, Robert, who was serving as Washington's personal secretary.","Blacksmith's bill for shoeing General Washington's horses and making a bolt for a [coach]--part itemized, part lumped together: \"To shoeing \u0026 repairing shoes \u0026c of 11 horses for 2 months ... \"--included are \"Two charges for shoeing a gray mare not entered ... being for T. Lear.\" Receipted by Cliland on September 27.","Report of work done on each farm during the week, including report of amount of grain ground at mill, sickness among negroes, increase and decrease in cattle, work of ditchers. Autograph document, 4 pages, in hand of G. A. Washington, docketed by George Washington, \"From Maj. Geo. A. Washington 20th Aug. 1790,\" docketed in another hand \"Report Aug. 1790 Mt. Vernon,\" laminated, watermark (F. Hayes \u0026 crown over encircled heraldic device).","Safe arrival of Will--expected him home at Mt. Vernon sooner--his great anxiety to do right in Washington's affairs--considering moving Anthony Whiting to place occupied by Fairfax when he goes--estimate of Whiting's capabilities and character--Garner [Wm. Gardener, overseer of the River Plantation?] is leaving too, wants higher wages--Mr. Gwin in Alexandria has recommended a young boy of respectable family to take Garner's place--he has had no experience--no family--George A. Washington disagrees with Washington's theory of having all married men--cheaper to have single one--work terms of new overseer--wheat and buckwheat--corn seed sent from New York good--corn crop--\"... a piece of wood of the kind and dimensions you denoted shall be prepared ...\"--very little ice left--Peter and Godfrey busy with small odd jobs--mares in pasture are mischievous and troublesome--terrible rain storm and winds delay work--corn broken down--weather warm until yesterday--very cool--red corn George Washington sent destroyed by insects, dying in the hill--pumpkin seed from Col. Platt's prizes he thinks will flourish.","For a newspaper subscription--\"To Sub to Daily Advn. from the 1st May 17[illegible] [to] this day is 1 Year \u0026 4 months @48[illegible] To Advr [illegible] £4.[illegible].\"","Meteorological account -- work done on each farm, giving division of labor -- work days lost by sickness -- stock increase and decrease -- work of ditchers, coopers, joiners and carpenters -- amount of grain ground at mill. Includes work on new barn and stables at Mansion House.","Meteorological account -- work done on each farm, giving division of labor -- work days lost by sickness -- stock increase and decrease -- work of ditchers, coopers, joiners and carpenters -- amount of grain ground at mill. Includes work on new barn and stables at Mansion House.","Washington's sister mentions his recent trip to Rhode Island, inquires about his health, and reports her health problems. She would like to visit Mount Vernon before the Washingtons return to Philadelphia; invites them to visit her. Mentions items left to Washington in their mother's will; the accounts of the estate will be settled soon.","In hand of George Augustine Washington and includes; Meteorological account--work done on each farm giving division of labor--work days lost by sickness--stock increase and decrease--work of ditchers and coopers, joiners and carpenters--amount of grain ground at mill. Mentions making stalls in the sheds of the new barn; also, putting up a post and rail fence to enclose cow-house.","George A. Washington writes about how he didn't write sooner because George Washington had just left Mt. Vernon -- will be more prompt with reports hereafter -- unable to complete the barn for the stock because of many other jobs for Carpenters \u0026 their illness -- some progress made on barn.","Account with David Clark in Philadelphia for repairing the coach, harnesses, halters, and reins over a period of several years.","Receipt for £50 from George Washington by George [Augustine] Washington's hands--for his donation for year 1790 to school in the Alexandria Academy.","Receipted [April] 12 by John Barnes. Account for Feb. 21 and April 2 for Best Bourbon Coffee, amounting to £8.15.4.","A bond detailing a loan agreement between De Barth and Washington. Signed by Washington, De Barth, Peter Miller, and Tobias Lear.","Receipted on [June 2] by H. Burgess. Account includes cotton, linens, gause, etc., amounting to £6.19.1.","Writes to know if Washington arrived safe in Philadelphia--weather has been miserable since he left--Mrs. Stuart here at Mount Vernon, waiting to go over the river--Mr. and Mrs. Lund Washington here yesterday--he is worse--veal lights, supposed to help his eyes, have made them worse.","This document is an account of medical calls and treatments at Mount Vernon, mostly to slaves, from 8 March 1791 - 4 Nov. 1791. \"Paid in full.\" Part of account, which should begin 17 March 1789, is missing.","Harriot thanks her uncle, George Washington, for his letter with advice, and she will heed it--always grateful to him for his care and attention--Cousin [Fanny B. Washington ?] and Major are going down in country and she will stay with Cousin Lee--when Cousin returns Harriot will help her keep house--Mrs. Stuart still here.","This document consists of a listing of the various tenements in Berkeley, Frederick, Fauquier, and Loudon Counties, the location of them, the present tenants, length of lease, and whether tenants were paid up.","Gives partial list of Washington's tenants in Fauquier County with detailed description of status of land they lease, plus amount collected for rent due Dec. 25, 1791.","Respecting trespass on Washington's property--Col. Little detected man loading his wagon with hoop poles and discovered many thousands cut--the trespasser is an overseer to Chas. Alexander--probably much trespass on Washington's lands far from eyes of those who care for his land--discusses legal action against them--\"it requires the eyes of Argus to protect property in this neighborhood\"--enclosure to Mrs. Powell [Elizabeth Willing Powel].","Received letter and expresses thanks for appointment--noted contents of letter to Mr. Muse and received from him all the blank leases and ones already executed with precise accounting of the rents due--great difficulty in collecting rents in Fauquier and Loudon Counties, Virginia--few improvements made there--Berkeley tenants paid rents quickly and have made many improvements--\"Most of those who hold Leases for lives have satisfied me that the lives are still in existance - Others again are uncertain, and say the lives are in Kentucky or Georgia - They have all agree'd to produce certificates of this truth from respectable authority.\"--Amount of rental exceeds what G.A. Washington led him to expect--10% will amply repay him for services--should finish rental rolls shortly--deep snow has prevented communication between Alexandria and this County--Mrs. Lewis has been ill--late fright caused \"premature increase of our family\".","Harriot hopes he arrived safely in Philadelphia--she desires a guitar (\"guittar\") preferably one with keys and strings both--\"they are easier to learn to play on, and not so easy to be out of order, but if one with keys is dearer than without, I shall be much obleiged to you for one with strings.\"--will be easy to learn to play--Mrs. Bushrod Washington has offered to teach her.","For the carriage of a trunk by stage to Philadelphia 12/.","Has decided to try the water at the springs and delay his return to Mt. Vernon a fortnight in struggle to regain his health, unless he hears something unfavorable from Mount Vernon--physician in the county doubts that he is consumptive--his head very disordered by rheumatic or nervous complaints--sends the letter by gentleman to Frederick Town [Winchester].","Received his favor by Howell--deep apologies for not sending his share of money from Mr. Cowper--Lewis used it to extricate himself from difficulties brought about by a bond he signed, but has now the money to send George Washington--will give Howell the money and give account of sale of land--denies he meant to go to Kentucky without paying money.","Has been indisposed--will take Harriot Washington to live with her this winter if she comes well supplied with clothes--last time she was there, Harriot often couldn't appear in public because of a lack of clothes--she (Betty) cannot advance any to her because she is supporting 3 grandchildren and may have more--Fielding very distressed--\"his children would go naked if it was not for the assistance I give him\"--her family has been very sickly this fall--goes to visit daughter Betty Carter in Albemarle--change of air may help--will return in a few weeks.","Sends copy of Mr. Cowper's account--payments not up to date--had expected to have Howell bring Washington full amount of money due him, but was disappointed in sum promised by Col. Fontain--will send it all within a few weeks--Howell brings £212.6.5 1/2--will substitute another bond for one of Dr. French's on which payment not received.","On the subject of George Washington's resignation and whether he really would be as happy in retirement as doing good for his country.","Clendinen introduces, to Washington, King Dequen, leader of the Kascashas, and expresses the chief's intent to prevail \"upon the Chiefs of Many [Indian] Nations to Travel with him to you,... Hoping that we may all become the Same people. Firmly United to Each Others Interests.\"","Rental for 1792 on lands in Berkeley, Frederick, Loudoun and Fauquier Counties,--lists tenants and amounts paid--arrearages for years 1791 \u0026 1792--a note by Lewis explains \"The above arrearages have been collected by the Sheriffs and no Executions returned. I have had them fined, and am to have a final settlement of accounts this week.\"","This documents records the accounts of tenants in Berkley, Frederick, and Fauquier Counties.","Will leave tomorrow to carry out Washington's instructions regarding purchasing Major Harrison's land in Fairfax County adjoining the mill tract--doesn't think the land is very valuable--thanks Washington for horse.","Major Harrison of Loudon now has decided not to sell land--seems an honest man--he will get rid of tenants, but must wait until next Fall--title is not clear and he refuses general warrantee--he wants 40 shillings per acre--wants to wait until Congress adjourns in the Spring and Washington comes to Virginia, for Harrison believes that Washington knows more about the title than he does.","Autograph document, in hand of Anthony Whitting, docketed by G.W., laminated, (not examined for watermark).Papers of George Washington - Reel#2. Meteorological account -- work done on each farm, giving division of labor -- work days lost by sickness -- stock increase and decrease -- work of ditchers and coopers -- amount of grain ground at mill. Also a list of the weights of River plantation hogs and remaining mill hogs. A-283.96 ; A-283.","A report of recent work done at Washington's Mount Vernon estate: Digging and planting, cuttings of weeping willow, cleaning and leveling nursery in vineyard, planting fruit trees and leveling gravel walk, gathering haws [red berries of hawthorn].","This document is a report of the recent work done at George Washington's Mount Vernon estate: Spinning, yarn and stocking yarn, making shirts, stockings. Work done by 10 women, all named.","Report on recent work done at George Washington's Mount Vernon estate: Framing and raising corn house, drawing shingles, making brackets, putting axle tree to carts, mending flax brake and hemp brake -- jointing shingles, making pins, painting, etc. Fragment, docketed by George Washington.A note at end of report, \"I will answer your letter by my nex Report.\"","Washington's farm manager reports the bad conduct of Thos. Green, carpenter -- will not use delegated authority concerning Green, because realizes he is necessary -- good men are hard to come by -- suggests an addition of carpenters, or estate will be a long time in improving -- mentions all the buildings that need to be built or repaired -- wishes farms to look neat -- will put up fences and gates -- suggests moving post and rail fence at Dogue Run to make meadow correspond to fields -- new corn house going up at River farm -- will move Rich's house to Muddy Hole, for David's house likely to be blown down by high wind -- engaged planks and scantling for [Dogue Run] barn from Mr. Kenzie -- Green keeps sawyers about the corn house -- poor Maj. Washington cannot recover, but he doesn't consider himself fatally ill -- G.A. Washington desires him to continue building on his house -- has treated Whitting like a brother -- will keep carpenters on G.A. Washington's house until they run out of work and he will order no more scantling -- has planted hedges of honey locust, French furz, and cedar berries, but sheep eat them -- need nettle fences on each side of hedge to enable it to grow -- hedges must be given much care to grow -- advises English thorn imported for live fences and estimates cost -- Lombardy and weeping willow cuttings planted about the Mansion house fences -- River plantation will be hard to fence -- Mr. Stuart advises water fences there -- a batteau is needed for this -- should it be built in Alexandria or by one of carpenters? -- Mr. Butler and he can carry on the hedging and fencing, including the night work -- grubbing proceeds to line of locust trees below Vineyard -- will make it a year of fencing -- little wool to spin -- spinning sewing thread and candlewick of tow -- Caroline unwell -- bled her -- trouble with Charlotte -- whipped and refuses to work -- claims she hasn't been whipped for 14 years -- will try to make seine twine -- deer destroying trees at mansion house, especially mulberry -- ice house not filled -- Dr. Stuart and young man managing Custis estates take plough to White House to use as pattern -- Mr. Ring present manager -- shorts from mill can be ground over as ship stuff or fed to cattle -- high price of flour in Alexandria.","Concerning her sons Robert and Howell who were with the President in Philadelphia, and her niece, Harriot, who was living with her in Fredericksburg. Also inquires about the price of wheat.","Meteorological account of weather at Mount Vernon -- work done on each farm, giving division of labor -- work days lost by sickness -- stock increase and decrease -- work of ditchers, and coopers -- amount of grain ground at mill -- Also, \"clearing the second Vista.\" -- At end in hand of George Washington is an itemized account of sheep and lambs at each farm. Autograph document, in hand of Anthony Whitting, laminated, 4 pages, docketed by George Washington, watermark.","Report of recent work done at Mount Vernon by 4 men in the gardens: Wheeling gravel and dung into the garden; cutting wood lost by snow; dressing hemp.","Report of work recently accomplished at Mount Vernon by 8 named women: Spinning hemp, stocking yarn and shoe thread; making shirts, sheets and shift, knitting stockings. Fragment, docketed by George Washington.","Report of work recently accomplished at Mount Vernon by 8 named women: Spinning hemp, stocking yarn and shoe thread; making shirts, sheets and shift, knitting stockings.","Report of recent carpentry work done at Mount Vernon: Getting new logs \u0026 gutter piece \u0026 shingles for roof \u0026 chimney of overseers house at Muddy Hole -- \"straching\" the well rope \u0026 fixing it to well -- preparing plow -- \"to drawing the brick kill at dogue Runn\" -- mending shoes -- drawing and jointing shingles -- \"to trying up stuff for Bench plains.\"","Drenching rains, fields flooded, mill race broke again, roads almost impassable--Tayler little to be confided in, has kept horse since the Major is away--mill has plenty of wheat--will try to straighten fence from Manley Bridge to the Mill--snows gone, wheat not damaged, but freezing would cause covering of ice--fences and gates can't go in such wet ground--too wet to paint buildings--mixing paints--will let Green have corn--asks whether to continue work on Major Washington's building--Burwell Bassett says Mrs. Fanny Washington will not go to housekeeping--two ships just passed, will probably take flour from Alexandria--Charles' toe may have to be taken off--has called for Dr. Craik--Caroline made a shift for Sarah Flatfoot--2 sheets cut from Oznaburgh linen for there is no change of them while washing.","Just returned from Westmoreland--denies neglect of Washington's business--would have written had there been further developments in the case--Mr. Lee informed Mr. Hooe of judgement, but no injunction has been applied for--concludes with greetings from Nancy.","In hand of Anthony Whitting, docketed by George Washington including; Report on recent work done at Mount Vernon's several farms: Work done on each farm, giving division of labor -- work days lost by sickness -- stock increase and decrease -- work of ditchers and coopers -- amount of grain ground at mill.","Report on recent work done at Mount Vernon by 9 men and 3 boys: Hanging a gate, repairing fishing boat, dressing timber, giving sizes and amounts of timber -- sawing timber, hauling timber, digging brick earth and making brick yard -- painting -- making a batto [batteaux] for fishing.","This report is on recent work done at Mount Vernon by 4 men: Planting evergreen, cleaning, digging, sowing and planting.","Report of recent work done at George Washington's Mount Vernon estate by 8 women: Spinning tow, \"sown shoe maker Thread,\" stocking yarn, winding twine for seine maker, a shift \u0026 knitting stockings, \"making 13 bax\" [bags?].","Letters were delayed--will meet them at Mt. Vernon early next month--estate in good condition--outstanding debts small--property in Berkeley under ignorant overseer and may have suffered--he hasn't sold the crops there yet--overseer on Fairfax property taking liberties--he has a boat and seine for fishing--Dr. Craik's account discharged by corn and wheat Taylor had for sale--desires to live in Alexandria to enable her children to get better education, but looks to Mr. and Mrs. Washington for the guidance to do this or accept their offer to remain at Mt. Vernon--will continue Mt. Vernon chariot in her service, at their suggestion--\"My dear little Fayette shall be given up to your kind patronage whenever you think proper ...\"--sorry to hear of poor Mr. Anthony Whitting's sickness--will leave April 1 for Mt. Vernon--requests permission to leave Harriot Washington with Mrs. Betty Lewis while she takes a trip to Berkeley--brothers are busy so she will be accompanied to Mt. Vernon by Mr. Joe Foster.","Letter with advertisement came late but will go in next week's paper--intended to write by Cousin Washington [Fanny Bassett] but her stay was short--Harriot needs hat, gloves, and shoes--keeps exact account of everything bought and will send it to Washington--money sent from Philadelphia bought Harriot a dress for the Birthnight, \"it must of appeard particular had I refused to let her go, and her having nothing fit for that Purpose ...\"--requests a ticket to the Washington lottery.","Hasn't heard from home in 5 months, and has contracted many debts--a Quaker has threatened to prosecute--is a student of medicine under Dr. Rush--has no dependence on anyone--asks for $300 until his father sends him money from Virginia--although he is unknown to George Washington, he believes Washington knew his grandfather (Washington's first cousin, Warner)--asks him not to make known his request.","Thanks Washington for his offer to write his father--his father's allowance to him is adequate, but has had no remittance for 5 months--he isn't extravagant--encloses letter from man to whom he owes 5 months board.","Sickness prevented his visiting Washington's lands on the Potomac and lots at Winchester and Bath--must stay to make harvest now--will inspect lands after sowing corn and wheat--Major Harrison has decided not to sell his lands--he thinks prices will rise--encloses draft on Philadelphia man given for rent by a tenant of Washington's--asks for letter giving information on lots in Winchester.","Report of recent work done in the gardens at the Mount Vernon estate by 4 men \"Klening\" in the yard, gardens and \"winne Yart\".","This Farm Report (work done on Mount Vernon farms during the week Aug. 4-10) includes: Meteorological account -- work done on each farm, giving division of labor -- work days lost by sickness -- stock increase and decrease -- work of ditchers and coopers -- amount of grain ground at mill.","Report of recent work done at Mount Vernon by 10 named women spinning yarn and stocking yarn, washing, sewing breeches, knitting stockings.","Recent work at Mount Vernon by 9 men and 3 boys: Putting up bedstead and furniture for it, mending blinds in parlor and mending locks--mending \"Dutch fan\"--felling and flattening stocks--building walls at Dogue Run--\"Plastering weightwashing \u0026 painting at ye Mansion House\"--mending equipment.","Received letter and bank note--recent rain great service to crops--wheat being sown--oxen and horses sick, cause shortage of plows--machine for gathering heads of clover for seed has been found--haying--planting grass-- sent Washington all pamphlets by Capt. Elwood found in his study.","Thanks Washington for money he sent her--will buy nothing unnecessary--\"Aunt Lewis has a very large family at present and a great deal of company, which makes my cloaths ware out much faster than if I was in the country where any thing would do to ware ...\"--Aunt Betty Lewis sent letters to Bob Lewis--Cousin Lawrence [Lewis?] left to go to Bath.","A stock printed shipping bill on which is recorded in manuscript the arrival from London on board the ship George Barclay, John Collet master, one case containing a harpsichord to be delivered to His Excellency General George Washington, President of the United States. The document is signed at the bottom by Bartholomew Dandridge, Jr., one of Washington's nephews and secretaries. Washington bought the instrument for his wife's granddaughter Nelly (Eleanor Parke Custis) who played it at their residence in the capital city and then later at Mount Vernon.","Urges Washington to pick another city for session of Congress other than Philadelphia, where a fatal sickness rages [yellow fever]--suggests tentatively Baltimore or New York, especially the latter.","Dr. Stuart's visit so short, she fears he may not have examined her husband [Lund Washington] well enough -- Lund doesn't want to go to Philadelphia for examinatin and treatment of cancer, for his eyesight is bad, and medicine affects nerves so he needs complete rest -- he is extremely ill.","Assures Washington he has power to call legislative assembly in another city and at another time--quotes laws and Constitution--fears and jealousies in various quarters over a new meeting place--hears accounts that conditions are improving in Philadelphia now from yellow fever epidemic.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Deals with legacy left her by brother George William Fairfax (d. 1787) -- declines to pay any debts against Mrs. Mildred Washington Bushrod's (d. 1785) estate -- her husband (Warner Washington, 1722-1790) was not a legatee -- her children were, but they are married. Autograph letter signed, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"H. Washington.\"","Thanks her uncle for the money he sent--she goes to stay with cousin Betty Lewis Carter who has recently lost a child--Mrs. Lewis will come to get her if Mrs. Washington stays at Mt. Vernon this winter and wants her to come there.","Mrs. Martha Washington is awaiting President's word to join him in Philadelphia--very apologetic for troubling him, but wonders can another story be added to the house in Alexandria which George Washington has so kindly put at her disposal?","Expresses gratitude of herself and her husband Mr. Lund Washington for George Washington's part in getting Dr. Gates' opinion -- Gates hasn't arrived in Virginia yet -- Lund's condition growing worse all the time -- can only see light.","Has been in Culpeper all winter with Cousin Betty Lewis Carter--desires enough money for silk jacket and pair of shoes to wear to Birth Night Ball.","Enclosed is deed to be reacknowledged in presence of Mr. Rutherford, as the previous copy is now out of date due to the negligence of Dr. Stuart and Col. Ball--just returned from Berkeley County, seeing Washington's tenants and is on his way to Fauquier whence he will write more fully..","Sends her thanks for the bundle containing such pretty things [probably silk jacket and shoes requested by Harriot in letter of 7 January 1794]--Cousin Bob [Robert] Lewis has lost his little boy [William Burnett Lewis, who had died at the end of November 1793].","Betty writes that Harriot is very pleased with items Washington sent to her from Philadelphia--she is very deserving and takes care of her things--two valuable Negro hands have run away, probably to Philadelphia to be free, and Betty asks her brother's advice in the matter--her next year's crops will be negligible unless they can be returned. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","With apologies for taking up his valuable time, Bushrod sends the draft of an answer on a question having to do with the estate of Mr. George William Fairfax. Bushrod is doing well in law practice in Richmond.","Desires linen and dimity to make petticoats and great coat-- her great coat is so small she can't get it on.","Sends her gratitude for package--wishes for money to make great coat, and for tape and thread for linen--would make coat herself but no tailor will cut it out unless he makes it too--Harriot had borrowed 24 shillings from Aunt Betty Lewis, and asks for Washington's help to repay her.","Has had a bad attack of ague and fever, but is now recovered--thanks Washington for present of a mule--heard news of some dying of yellow fever in Philadelphia again this spring--Harriot received money he had sent her.","Bushrod has word of an injunction against Washington in High Court of Chancery--his answer is needed quickly as the Court sits on 12 May--Bushrod will draw it up and send it to Washington to be sworn to. The injunction deals with suit by Henshaw, arising out of settlement of George Mercer's estate in Virginia.","Introduces Mr. Maund to Washington as carrier of this letter--Bushrod gently reminds the president of his recent letter (22 April) requesting an answer about the suit against him by Henshaw, dealing with estate of George Mercer.","Couldn't write to Washington before with information on his rents, tenants, etc. until High Sheriff of the county handed over rental money--they are enclosed herewith--breeding horses and mules--mentions Washington's lots in Winchester and Bath, and suggests exchange of one of Washington's lots on Potomac for one held by a tenant on the Bullskin in Berkeley--should buy out life leases there from tenant John Dimmett--Lewis fears he might lose land Washington gave him in Stafford because of no clear title.","Washington's letter to Robert Lewis will be carried to him by Cousin [Betty?] Carter who travels to Fauquier--Harriot requests money for summer dresses, or as goods are cheaper in Philadelphia, she would be happy if he would buy them there for her--wants him to know that she does mend her clothing and wear it as long as possible.","Again requests some summer dresses--requests permission to go to Philadelphia to visit brother George Steptoe Washington--Aunt Betty Lewis has ague and fever--she and family go to Berkeley soon--wheat crop is bad in Fredericksburg.","Requests Washington's permission to leave Philadelphia and study law in Berkeley--his actions there are always put under worst possible construction--is in debt now and knows Washington will advance him no more money--says his brother will send money to pay his debts and travel to Berkeley--expresses deep gratitude to Washington.","She thanks Washington for money he sent her to buy summer dresses--and reports that all there are sorry to hear of Washington's accident on his way to Mt. Vernon--she hope he's recovered--Aunt Betty Lewis's family has been ill all summer.","Answers questions Washington raised in letters of 18 May and 18 July respecting his lands to be leased or sold--land on Potomac put up for rent--procured tenant for houses in Bath--rental of lot in Winchester--trouble in buying out leases of tenants in Berkeley--land on Difficult Run--Mr. Muse allowed transfers of leases--money for rents--use of rents to buy out leases of tenants.","Happy to hear Washington is well and cancerous growth on his face is much improved--weather promises very good corn crop--she asks his permission to set her overseer and carpenters to build a corn house--not satisfied with school her children are in as it is too crowded--her son Fayette has been ill.","Lewis writes: \"Casually going into a painter's shop yesterday I there saw some Tent Poles which I was told were for your\" use. Since the usual complaint with these tents is that \"the standards in the middle [are] of a great inconvenience,\" Nicola has submitted a sketch [included] of his own for Washington's consideration.","Writes by Mr. Madison [James ?]--left for Berkeley before receiving answer from Washington because of early conveyance there--has heard Aunt Lewis is ill, but can't go back until Brother George is well enough to take her--very much impressed with new sister [Geo. Steptoe Washington married Lucy Payne, sister of Dolly Payne Madison]--dined with Uncle Charles recently and he is in much better health--refused Mr. and Mrs. [James] Madison's invitation to Philadelphia for fear of angering her dear uncle--thinks Mrs. Madison a charming woman.","Begs Washington for money to buy a stuff skirt and a couple of dark calicoes--she left Berkeley a week ago--Aunt Betty Lewis has been very ill but it recovering.","Lewis writes that the Berkeley and Frederick rents were easily collected because the lands there are productive--those in Fauquier County are hard to collect--deputy sheriffs won't turn over money that is collected--to Mrs. Haney, \"a very genteel old lady\" and cousin of Washington's (probably daughter of his mother's half sister Elizabeth Johnson), he has extended money on several occasions according to Washington's direction--has settled her and her teenage daughter on a tenement of his own, because those of Washington that were vacant will bring at least £30 each--it may be expensive to buy up life leases on tenements, but Lewis would recommend Washington do so because the money will be reimbursed by higher rent in 4 or 5 years.","1 page each for the two copies which are slightly different. This bond is for rent and signed by Cooper and Robert Lewis, Washington's nephew and secretary.","Received Washington's letter with 2 plats of land--he knows little of Washington's land in Kentucky on Rough Creek or of settlement there, but supposes there is some, as he believes Washington's land is near the small town of Hartford, some 18 miles from Vienna--Lewis goes to Kentucky again in April to view his own lands on Green River and will view Washington's at same time--his mother and Harriot send greetings.","She received the money Washington sent--would have sent her thanks before, but was in Culpeper and kept there long by bad weather--Aunt Betty Lewis too busy to write by this post.","Harriott addresses her \"Honored\" uncle with great humility and asks for a pair of stays, a hat \"and a few other articles.\"","Cabot has heard from Judge Phillips--and is happy to report that the young Lees and Brents mentioned in Washington's letters will probably attend academy at Andover, or else at Exeter.","Lewis has just returned from Kentucky--he was unable to see either his own land or Washington's, despite his efforts--he did meet Gen. Spotswood who said he has bought the identical land from Gen. Harry Lee for 4 shillings per acre--Lewis believes it is worth at least twice that--the land has good settlement and a good iron bank on it--he cannot understand what Lee meant by selling it again--300 acres of Andrew Woodrow's should be purchased to improve value of Washington's land--he will purchase it if Washington agrees.","Introduces [John Neale] whom he recommends to overlook the carpenters at Mt. Vernon--he made no definite agreement with him--encloses the agreement that Washington drew up for \"former person\"--he will accept £40--is married with children, which William Washington sees as an advantage because married men stick to their business better than single men.","Letter and draft of his letter of the same date to Washington but with different closing paragraph. Lewis has purchased no leases because of high prices--he encloses rent roll for past year and has deposited £475.10.2 with his aunt--all above amount of rents to go to his account for 1793 rents sent to Philadelphia--finally got judgment for rents held by sheriff and hopes to pay Washington all arrearages owed--discusses lots in Berkeley--will eject several tenants next year from Frederick and make new leases with industrious farmers--apologizes for not staying at Mount Vernon until Washington arrives, but must see to planting wheat.","Account of land rents collected by Lewis for year 1795 on lands in Berkeley, Frederick, and Fauquier County, Virginia on behalf of George Washington. Shows description of land and remarks on land rented by William Collins, Henry Shover, and ___ McIntosh--amounts to £354.5.0.","Difficulty getting peas and vetches--has applied to Lords of Privy Council to permit officers of customs to admit it to entry to forestall another confiscation of American goods--sends along Chicorium Intybus [Intibus, or succory] and bill of lading--Captain Tuttel promises special care to this shipment.","Dandridge, employed at the time as personal secretary to the President, declares his intention to leave the official household and begin a commercial career in rural Virginia, having found city life in Philadelphia intolerable.","Harriot apologizes for asking for more money to buy hat and articles for Birth night so soon after having received \"liberal presents\"--she has been very ill, enough so to require a physician--Aunt Betty Lewis ill with ague and fever.","Lewis reports that he met with unexpected success in rent collecting for Washington's properties \"over the ridge and in this county\"--few have made required improvements--he suggests the life leases be put into hands of lawyer to decide how to proceed--Mr. Muse says Col. Simm of Alexandria thinks leases badly drawn and ejectments won't be supported by court--reports repossession of lots in Frederick and Berkeley, and rental of some lots--difficulties in collecting from sheriffs--Lewis's late cousin Thornton Washington's estate has cut timber on 35 or 40 acres of Washington's prime reserve in Berkeley because of neglect by Mr. Muse in maintaining the lines (Thornton Washington, son of Samuel Washington, inherited rights to cut timber on Lawrence Washington's land, which bordered George Washington's)--Lewis is unable to rent poor land on Deep Run, and suggests procuring situation for sawmill there, for good pine timber on land--he must see Washington on next trip to Mount Vernon.","Harriot reports that she is now at Matapony, where is seldom chance of sending mail--she sends her sincere thanks for money Washington sent her to buy articles for Birthnight.","Bushrod reports that he has received and will retain bundle of papers dealing with the [Thomas Colvill] estate settlement--he will ask for settlement as soon as possible, and explains some possible outstanding issues to Washington--Mr. Keith has furnished some information--has not yet received appraisement of estate--received hogs from Washington and thanks him for them.","Lewis agrees that Washington is wise to wait until September, as described in the advertisement, to sell his land--Kentucky lands rising in value--he hears there was large emigration last year and some of it to Green River, which should help boost value of Washington's land--discusses military lands and state grant lands--land fever can make prices fluctuate--he was unable to purchase Woodrow's inholding within Washington's property yet--Lewis says that Col. Willis's and Gen. Spotswood's horses still for sale, may be at reduced price.","Concerning \"the claims of the Cohnawaga, or Seven Nations of Canada.\" The Seven Nations were an Indian confederacy of Mohawk, Abenaki, Huron, and Onodaga that supported the French during the French and Indian War, and later the British in the American Revolution.","In cypher, Monroe alerts President to interception by French of Washington's letter re XYZ affair. Message also decoded.","Betty writes to Washington on Harriot's behalf, who wants to inform him that Andrew Parks, a merchant of Fredericksburg, has been courting her and she would like to marry him--Betty says that Parks is \"very much respected by all his acquaintances ... a sober sedate young man and attentive to business\"--she has left town for a healthier place which has the advantage of having a mill as well.","Lewis blames delays in his letters on the fact that there are no post riders in this area--since his mother left Fredericksburg, Washington should direct letters to the attorney James Lewis there--he explains not paying Washington money collected so far from rentals--he had wanted to pay in lump sum, but will not remit it as he collects it--denies using funds for own use--Washington's advertisement posted at Court House--describes the property dispute between McCormick and Ariss, one of whom has encroached on Washington's property--it is too late in season to bring Jack to breed in Fauquier County--next season will do so--Mrs. Haney (or Haynie) [G.W.'s kinswoman, see letter of R. Lewis to G.W., Jan. 17, 1795 and R. Lewis's diary for that year] is dying of consumption.","Lewis desires to know, because others have asked him, whether Washington will exchange western lands for some improved estates in this area which might be rented to advantage--he will pursue the purchase of Woodrow's inholding--Mrs. Lewis [Catherine Daingerfield Lewis] has been ill, and that will prevent his going to Kentucky this year.","Mrs. Lewis's [his wife] illness had prevented him from retrieving Washington's letter before now--gives opinion of Andrew Parks as suitor for Harriot Washington--he is an industrious young man with good prospects, but considers their marriage at this time \"madness in the extreme\"--he advises any marriage be put off until Washington can come to Virginia and look into things himself--Washington's letter to his mother sent to Culpeper.","Lewis writes that he forwarded to Howell Lewis, his brother, the papers from Washington concerning debt he owes--it should never have gone to Washington, and Howell considers it a \"rude attempt\" on the part of others to collect their money--they would have been paid had it been presented correctly to Howell--Mrs. Catherine Daingerfield Lewis still ill--they will go to Culpeper for change of air after court terminates in Fredericksburg.","Lewis writes that he tried to obtain possession of land on Accokeek Run in Stafford County, Va. which Washington said (both in person and in a 29 April 1793 letter) he might have, but finds title belongs jointly to Washington and other heirs of his mother [Mary Washington]--Lewis will give up all efforts to obtain it--Mrs. Haney [Washington's cousin, Elizabeth Haynie] died of rapid consumption [see letter of Jan. 17, 1795]--her daughter Sally Ball Haynie cannot find employment because the people in the neighborhood \"are uncommonly industrious and do every thing with in themselves.\"--Mrs. Lewis has taught Sally reading, writing, and useful needlework, etc.--she would make an extraordinary housekeeper for some genteel family--she is welcome to take her board in his house, but he defers to Washington's judgment--sister [Betty Lewis] Carter is delivered of a son [Charles E. Carter].","Powel writes that she cannot harbor resentment after all that passed yesterday, and is determined to dine with him tomorrow, \"when I will endeavor to meet your Ideas with Fortitude\".","Bushrod writes that he is grateful for Washington's bounty [see Writings, XXXV, 107-108 - Washington's offer of some lots he won in a lottery]--the Colville estate business is finally settled by County Court, but this not binding, so he will seek another settlement--Bushrod will take his wife, Anne (\"Nancy\") Blackburn Washington up to Berkeley Springs for her health--he encloses an order to be published in England.","One share (No. 1355) of augmented stock in the Bank of Alexandria. Endorsed on back, \"The within Share was Transferred to Robert Beverley August 19th 1802. M. Sutton B.K.\".","Received the bills--Harriot [Washington] was married July 15, and has gone to her Brother's in Berkeley [Geo. Steptoe Washington]--expects to go to son Lawrence's in Frederick for her health--\"My Dear Brother it is with Infinite Pleasure I here you intend to retire to your owne Home, there I hope you will Enjoy more statisfaction than you Possibly can do in Public Life ...\".","Lewis encloses bill of $100. from his brother Howell--Howell is sorry his uncle should have been troubled by receiving the note for money due [See letter of May 4, 1796, George Lewis to George Washington].","Lewis notes Washington's acknowledgement of the bank note forwarded to him for Howell--he agrees that his brother should have considered interest on the principal--he will see his brother about this on the latter's return from \"over the ridge\" with his family [see letters of Aug. 1 and May 4, 1796].","Meade conveys to Washington a character reference for Mr. [James] Anderson from a Mr. Fitzhugh--Anderson is a man of industry and clever, but advanced in years.","Anderson writes from the Selden family's Salvington Plantation near Fredericksburg that he has received Washington's letter telling of William Pearce's advance of salary from £100 to 100 Guineas--he himself would accept 100 Guineas with house, garden, etc--Anderson believes Washington's superintendent should have an assistant to take over much of writing business inside--he hears that Washington's superintendent \"has as much to do as any one man can execute\"--describes his knowledge of farming and grazing as \"two branches of the same business\" that he \"was bred to from my youth\" in Scotland--he leaves his character reference to others.","Anderson writes that his failure to answer Washington's earlier queries was not caused by deceit--he then relates his background and experience in farming north of Edinburgh, Scotland, in the English border lands, and in America--he came to U.S. in 1791--has seen Mt. Vernon estate--mentions the distillery he runs on Salvington plantation and that he thinks a properly conducted distillery of much gain to owner--mentions crop rotation and the use of manure as necessary components in improving the land--he is content in present situation with Mr. Cary Selden, but would delight in serving Washington if he can make it profitable for both.","Anderson informs Washington that he sent a letter on 11th to Philadelphia--he will be glad to come to Mt. Vernon to see Washington at earliest opportunity.","Anderson writes that he can procure good overseer with experience in \"the management of Negroes\" if Washington's current overseer is leaving--Anderson will shortly take measurements of John Francis Mercer's \"thrashing machine\", so that he can cut timber in winter for mounting one for Washington--suggests cost could be lowered by using Washington's own carpenters and a millwright.","Rec. No. 258 annotated by G.W. \"School Alex £50.0.0--dated, addressed to Charles Lee Esq. in another hand.","Hannah Washington writes to introduce her son Fairfax to George Washington, as he arrives in Philadelphia to study law under Charles Lee--Hannah asks whether Washington \"would sometimes take the trouble to advise him in regard to his moral conduct, as he is much too young to be in such a city, without a guide \u0026 true friend.\"","Bushrod writes that he is just recovering from attack of pleurisy--the deed enclosed not recorded as prescribed by law--no news of Kanawa lands.","Powel offers to pay Washington $1000 for his carriage horses, which she intends for the use of her nephew, on the condition that they are as she describes them--however, if Mr. Adams wants them and will pay full price, she will yield all claim.","Powel writes that she would certainly like to purchase Washington's coach, but that since she doesn't buy his horses for herself, she has no use for the coach--her nephew prefers to follow fashion and wants a new carriage, though Washington's is a superb piece of workmanship and will outlast modern one--Washington's successor is to be legally announced today, and Powel believes that Adams should buy the coach--she will pay Washington cash for the carriage horses any time.","Powel encloses her check for $1000 to pay for Washington's carriage horses, and indicates she does not wish to have them before he leaves Philadelphia.","Powel teases Washington because he had \"without design put into my possession the love letters of a lady addressed to you under the most solemn sanction\"--these letters from Mrs. Washington were found in the writing desk she got from him--she tried to give them to Tobias Lear who was present when she discovered them, but as he refused, she sealed them up and will return them to Washington by whatever means he directs. Includes a self-deprecating note in which she promises to pay Lear $245 for the writing desk and praises Washington's \"wise and peaceful administration for eight years.\"","Erskine writes Washington that he has used his name in a pamphlet he has written about the French Revolution entitled \"Causes and Consequences of the war in France\". He also expresses his great admiration for Washington.","Invoice for certain materials and labor used in the construction of a boat. At the bottom, Humphries has signed (in full) a receipt for the total sum of £55.16.3 ($148.83).","Lewis has made inquiries on Washington's behalf for a workman [housejoiner] desired by Washington, but can find none available now, neither among blacks (who are generally hired out a year at a time) nor among whites (who would come burdened with families to support)--he suggests that Col. Ball might have some such workman whom he will rent out--Mrs. Lewis's health has been bad for several years and growing worse, else they would have visited Mount Vernon already.","Elizabeth Washington writes that she has been informed that she cannot, as had been her custom, get herrings from George Washington's fishing landing--her hands at the ferry landing have only gotten 300 herring--it is too late to apply elsewhere--she asks the favor of 6 or 7000 herrings from Washington's seine.","Elizabeth Washington writes to protest that she only wanted justice done in getting her turn at the fishing landing--when she applied for fish there were two others before her, the fish did not run while her negroes were at the fishery, and then she heard that others were supplied out of order before her--she did not expect George Washington to \"disfurnish\" his own family of their herrings for her--[see letter of April 24, 1797]--can't come to Mt. Vernon to see Mrs. Washington because roads are impassable between Hayfield and Mount Vernon--and while writing the above she has just had word to send negroes down for fish--she thanks Washington for his intervention and says she is now sending the letter only to explain that she wanted nothing more \"than what was the common rule of fishing landings, to have my turn.\"","Samuel Washington writes to express thanks to George Washington for advice (\"there is no person fonder of receiving advice than what I am\")--he states that the money he wants to borrow from his uncle is mainly to pay debts contracted by his father [Charles Washington], particularly to Dr. Stuart--he will come to Mount Vernon in few weeks--wife is expecting a little one at any time [Samuel T. Washington?].","Dr. Craik's bill from Aug. 25, 1797 - June 14, 1799 for £ 97.11.9, for visits to \u0026 treatment of members of G.W.'s family and servants on all the farms--includes visits to attend Mr. Peter's child \u0026 \"a visit to \u0026 attendce on yourself from 21st to 26th and prescription\" £4.0.0--a dozen oranges--\"Bleeding yourself ...\"","docketed by G.W. \"Receipt Doct. Jas. Craik, Bal. $128.88 27 June 1799,\"","Note for the sum of one thousand dollars, in George Washington's hand, signed by his nephew Samuel Washington.","Elizabeth Washington writes to George Washington to clarify her earlier remarks about William Triplett -- she refers to the suit by Thomas Pearson concerning land sold years earlier to George Washington and others by his brother Simon Pearson, some of which now makes up Hayfield farm on which she lives -- her nephew looks for papers relative to land in Stafford and Prince William.","\"Receipted Dec. 18, 1797 by John \u0026 Thos. Vowell. Bill for Shingles, amounting to £8.4.5.\"","Lewis writes a recommendation for Thomas Alsbury, who formerly served Washington \"in the wars with the savages\" and \"in your family\"--Alsbury now wants to lease land from Washington on the Ohio or Kanawha Rivers.","Regrets that she cannot visit Mt. Vernon at this time. Her grandsons, Augustine and Corbin, are sick. Must remain at Haywood. Promises to visit at first opportunity.","Bushrod Washington answers George Washington's legal queries dealing with Thomas Pearson's suit concerning land sold by his late brother Simon Pearson to Washington and others in 1763 [see letter, G.W. to Bushrod W., Oct. 9, 1797]--Bushrod will take the case should it go to a higher court--Gen. Marshall may know something further about the case, as Bushrod met a man named Pearson at Marshall's office recently.","Bushrod records a legal opinion for Washington concerning a suit initiated by Thomas Pearson, against his late brother's estate (Simon Pearson). The suit involved a parcel of land which Washington purchased from Simon Pearson some thirty-five years earlier.","Bushrod sends his uncle a copy of grant requsted--he can't find the Inquisition, but has directed the clerk to continue his search for the document related to Pearson's suit.","Lewis sends orchard-grass seed, a gift from Mr. Francis Whiting, after a 6 week delay for lack of transportation to Alexandria--Washington's tenant on his tract of land above Bath has removed to Kentucky, and the land is being denuded of its valuable timber by the neighboring \"set of lawless rascals\"--Lewis strongly suggests that the land should be rented out to protect the remaining timber--furthermore, Washington's land on Lost Mountain (then in Prince William County, now Fauquier County) is being stripped of bark by tanners working by moonlight on the pinnacle of the mountain--the perpetrators have been caught.","Bushrod writes that he has investigated Mrs. Forbes and found her fully satisfactory for the job of housekeeper at Mt. Vernon--\"She is honest, industrious, \u0026 well acquainted with nice as well as common cooking\"--she never received letters from Washington, however--Bushrod will investigate at the post office--mentions having written earlier about the Pearson suit.","Bushrod writes that he has located and interviewed Mrs. Forbes, who says that her price is $150 a year--Bushrod thinks this is \"extravagant\" for a housekeeper at Mt. Vernon, but that he is persuaded she would do well--he asks Washington to advise him whether or not this will be satisfactory.","Bushrod writes that he has talked with Mr. Brooke and received good references for Mrs. Forbes--he answers Washington's queries about her from his 3 November letter--there is good cook to be sold in Fredericksburg by Geo. Murray--he had cooked for Brooke who says his only fault is a fondness for liquor--Bushrod will ask Murray not to sell him until he hears from Washington--Mrs. Forbes is being directed to head for Mount Vernon as early as the next stage.","Bushrod writes that, having examined the records in the General Court, he finds that surveys were rarely done in cases like Washington's and that he is therefore quite certain that the law is on side of Washington in the Pearson suit--he also encloses an order for settling Washington's accounts as executor of Thomas Colville.","Bushrod writes that Mrs. Forbes' delay in leaving for Mt. Vernon was due to lack of funds--Mr. Brook owes her money but has been out of town--Bushrod will advance money to send Forbes to Mt. Vernon on the next day's stage--Mr. Brook has been very ill and now in back country for his health--Bushrod refers again to the settlement of the Colville estate--Mr. Keith advertises the decree in the Alexandria Gazette for 8 weeks.","Bushrod writes to Washington with a report of what he has discovered about taxes due on Washington's Kanawha land--lands in Kanawha and Berkeley to be forfeited unless back taxes are paid--he urges fast action to avoid having the land seized and sold.","Bushrod writes that the auditor can find nothing further on taxes due on Washington's western lands along the Kanawha and Ohio rivers--the records are in poor shape and the auditor blames the inattention and inaccuracy of the commissioners in that part of the country--Bushrod gave him Washington's paper containing a list of his lands on the Ohio and Kanhawa to check more in detail--there are no other Washington lands returned for non-payment of taxes, and as Bushrod paid the arrearages Washington's property is clear for now.","Parker, who is \"now engaged in [publishing] \"The Journals of Congress\" from the year 1775 to the present time, ...\" asks Washington to patronize his work. \"My undertaking has met with the encouragement of Mr. Jefferson \u0026 the Committee of Congress\" assigned to this project, \"... yet the honor of your name ... will be the greatest satisfaction I can feel.\"","Bushrod advises his uncle regarding several legal problems relating to taxes on Washington's western lands as well as a land title paper concerning a transaction between Generals Lee and Washington. Bushrod also explorers the circumstances of the \"Langhorne Affair.\"","Speaks of his recent loss (the death of his son Augustine). Agrees with Washington's advice to send his remaining children to public school. Corn crop will be low this year. Discusses his knowledge of Washington family genealogy.","Letter regarding agreement between George Washington and Wm. Washington whereby George Washington may purchase 500 barrels of corn annually from Wm. Washington Discussion of terms of sale.","Bushrod writes that he disapproves Washington's deed to General Lee, but has drawn a better one for him to follow--in order to avoid any possible confusion in the future the new one states that the original deed was not recorded in a timely fashion and that the present one is a replacement--they should check the boundaries to see if they are accurate.","Dandridge writes that Washington's is first letter he's received from America except one of a few lines from G.W.P. Custis last fall--he knows Washington is busy repairing houses, farms, etc. at Mount Vernon--he has himself led a retired life in the Netherlands, going to no public entertainments except now and then to the theater, though he has been to Paris--his health has been poor--mentions Elbridge Gerry, Gen. Marshall, and Gen. Pinckney--he will try to procure a good joiner to send to Washington--many Germans go to Amsterdam to get employment or passage to America, and Dandridge has asked a \"merchant of eminence\" to assist in the search for a joiner among them with a good character reference--Dandridge gives his explanation of 1100 and odd dollars which was charged by him to Washington's account for \"losses, errors \u0026c\" as having occurred not in a single year, but over the whole course of his employment by Washington--the 200 some dollars charged against Washington in April 1796 is a little harder to explain.","Lewis writes that he encloses a draught on Mr. James Russell of Alexandria by Mr. Ariss for last year's rent (against Washington's usual practice) because Ariss had been infirm--if the funds are not immediately collectable, he asks Washington to return the draft so that he can follow up--a tenant on one of the Berkeley lots is unable to pay, so another was procured temporarily to take care of growing crop--he asks Washington's wishes about leasing that property--wheat crops in the area and up to the Blue Ridge are virtually destroyed by Hessian fly, there has also been a 5 week drought.","Dandridge writes that he had no success in finding a joiner to send to Washington, despite several applications and having others search for suitable candidates--the danger of war with U.S. leaves country in unsettled state--the Texel blockaded by British ships, and French privateers are swarming the Maese--preparations of U.S. for defense worry French government--Mr. Gerry leaving Paris soon--expectation is for war between France and America at any time--the Congress at Rastadt is dissolving--war on the Rhine expected--\"we hold ourselves in readiness to march\".","Smith writes that he desires to make a vitrified stained glass portrait of Washington like that of His Excellency the president [John Adams]--describes the long-lasting nature of such portraits.","Solicits for his brother William Champe Carter of Albemarle County a commission as Captain in the provisional army or as aide de camp to a general officer--suggests that it would be good to distribute commissions in that area of the state to counteract the attempts by \"a certain character in his route from Philadelphia to Monticello\" [i.e., Thomas Jefferson] to dampen patriotic ardor of people there--he and Mrs. Carter had wanted to visit last spring, but the loss of a carriage and horse is compelling them to postpone that until next Spring.","Marshall writes that his father directed him to pay Washington's back taxes on his land on Rough Creek [Hardin County, Ky.]--discusses arrangements for reimbursing his father--Mr. Rawleigh Colston of Frederick authorized to draw upon Washington for the money--as Marshall's father is aged and infirm, Marshall himself can assist Washington in such matters in the future.","Bushrod continue to keep his uncle informed about the circumstances of the \"Langhorne Affair,\" and his own involvement as a \"dignified observer.\" He assures the General that the man John Nicholas is of excellent character.","Welch writes to Washington that he has surveyed the tract of Great Kanawha land of 10990 acres--it appears to be short 610 acres, so he is going to check it again--also surveyed Cole River tract--30 settlers on land are doing well--immigration is good, though the migrants themselves are poor--he expects many from Pennsylvania--people in the area all support existing constitution.","Original copy of this letter. Dandridge's poor health induces him to resign job of secretary to Mr. Murray, and since Washington helped him get the position, Dandridge wants to let him know--he seeks more a active life--he seeks a subaltern commission in the army of United States--Murray is writing to the President and Secretary of War on his behalf--Dandridge has still had no success in finding a joiner for Washington--\"all communication from this country is quite at a stand except thro Hamburg and England\".","Bushrod writes his recommendation of Col. Heth as a friend of the government and a sober citizen--he mentions the fictitious John Langhorne [i.e., Peter Carr] letter and Nicholas--Gen. Marshall is anxious to visit Washington and Bushrod may accompany him.","Request that his uncle consider Thomas Turner and Capt. Blackburn for military commissions.","Spotswood reports the results of his efforts in securing an overseer, a certain Mr. Garret, for Washington. \"He would not determine whether to receive your offer or not until he returned home and consulted his wife - \".","Snyder writes that some weeks ago he had sent Washington a letter with Robison's Proof of a Conspiracy--since then, he is more confirmed in opinion that groups called \"Illuminati—German Union—Reading Societies—and in France by that of the Jacobine-Club\" are operating for overthrow of this government--many of these groups are of French sympathies and begin by trying to destroy all religion--prays that God, who set Washington \"as a Deliverer of, and Father of his Country\" may keep him safe until this crisis passes.","Encloses letter from Mr. Thomas Marshall Jr. of Kentucky who wishes payment of small balance due his father Col. Marshall from Washington.","Snyder writes to apologize for having sent second letter on 1 October, but he received Washington's letter of 25 September only an hour after mailing his own--\"I rejoice very much that you are recovered from your late Sickness\"--he fears pernicious effects of \"the illuminati\" or Jacobinism on people of the United States--Snyder informs Washington that he recently wrote articles in gazettes under name of \"Cicero\" giving a compendium of extracts form \"Robison's Proofs of Conspiracy\".","Blagdin writes that although Washington will provide glass, painting and ironmongering he cannot undertake to complete the work on Washington's buildings in Washington, DC for less than $11,000.","Samuel writes that he is distressed that his mother (Mildred Thornton Washington) wrote Washington asking for more money--all debts of his father (Washington's late brother Charles) and his estate lie on him now--he is sure he can pay by selling land, but nobody will buy land in these unsettled times, with war with France possible--he hopes to sell at better prices in the next year--Samuel refuses the $1000 Washington offered his mother because that would make creditors all come to him at once and ruin him, \"Whereas if they come on gradually I can have a better chance.\"","Church presents his son, Philip Church, who enters the army under his uncle's (probably Alexander Hamilton's) auspices-- hurch recommends him to Washington's protection.","Rootes writes that he had visited Mount Vernon, but not seen Washington--this follow-up letter requests a certificate from Washington that his late father, John Rootes, served as a captain in Col. William Byrd's regiment in the French and Indian wars--Rootes wants this in order to secure bounty land for his father's service, that his father never applied for.","\"Autograph letter signed, draft. First part of draft is a letter to General Washington of the same date introducing Church, his grandson. In the part of the draft addresssed to the grandson, Schuyler warns him how to approach the general as Church hopes to gain some military favors.\"","Anthony bills Washington for a gold seal, 12 dollars; and repairing buttons, seal and chain, 2 dollars--total, 14 dollars. Receipted by Joseph Anthony.","Re: Spotswood's opinion of the Alien and Sedition Acts and A forgery of Spotswood's name in a previous letter to Washington. Docketed by Washington. Folio size.","Russell writes to Washington that he was mortified to discover that all conveyances for bringing Washington's ram and straw machine from Middletown, Connecticut to Mount Vernon had failed and now that the river is frozen it will take until spring to deliver them--he looks forward to his friend's report on planting wheat in England which Washington procured for him--with the sheep and chaff Engine, Russell proposes sending a \"Ground Borer\" for digging fence post holes--it can also be of use in military operations where chevaux de fries are wanted.","Garland writes to ask Washington for information on land set aside between Great Kanhawa and Sandy River as part \"payment of some Officers and Soilders who was on an Expedition Against the Indians about or before Braddocks Campain.\"","For £ 1.5.0, or $3.33 for 1 bushel blue grass seed and a keg. Receipted by Samuel Simes for Cath. Roberts.","This receipted bill charges Washington £6. for a cocked Beaver hat, a round white hat, and box. Marked \"Recd. pay of C. Biddle for Isaac Parrish,\" by Joseph Parrish.","He writes that he received a copy of an earlier letter to Maj. Harrison [Nov. 4]--desires to take Young Royal Gift to his stable to stand--another Jack in Culpeper now will cut down profits of the stud service--collection of rents goes badly--plight of tenants pitiable--tenants in Frederick and Berkeley mostly paid up--he will come to Mt. Vernon to bring rents and attend the marriage of his brother Lawrence with Miss [Eleanor Parke] (Nelly) Custis.","Trumbull writes that he knows nothing of arrangements for paying amounts due on sets of prints [\"Death of Warren,\" and \"Death of Montgomery\"] sent to Washington from London--he counsels don't send money to England--his brother John has agents (whom he names) handling affairs of the prints in the States--comments on \"malign influence\" in councils of state in Virginia--takes the opportunity of wishing Washington a happy birthday--extends his best wishes to Nelly Custis on her marriage to Lawrence Lewis.","Concerning Washington's recent order for English Crown glass from Alexandria merchants Macleod \u0026 Lumsdon. The glass was not available, and the merchants offered to order it for Washington.","Trumbull writes that he recently sent 4 pairs of his prints, which Washington had subscribed to, by way of the Nancy Davidson--most of the letter is political beginning with \"I trust, Sir! that you are now destined to act a more important part, in this great Drama, than you have done in the former period of your Life: to save again your Country, and to establish her Security and Greatness upon a Basis broad and firm as is the Continent of which She forms a part.\"--he expresses opinions on political situations of Europe, especially England and France--fears French taking over Spanish and Portuguese colonies in America, thereby creating hazard to Americans--it is to America's interest to see that Spanish colonies are inculcated with true spirit of liberty and rational freedom--writes \"that Europe is rotten to the Heart. and that, in Europe, America has not one friend, on whose support She can rely\"--there is one year left in which to act--\"I hope to have the happiness of seeing the Evening of your Life more useful and more glorious than its Noon, and of saluting you My dear Sir, not merely as the Father of the United States but of the United Empires of America.\".","Samuel writes that the executions against him for £300 or 400 are beyond his power to pay, except by selling all his slaves, and then he would be unable to grow a crop which is all he has for the support of two families--if Washington can lend him the money, then Samuel will be enabled to get clear of debt and repay him in the fall by selling land--once free of the sheriff he intends never to go into debt again--his father [Charles Washington] has been very ill.","Samuel thanks his uncle for the letter telling of money to be loaned him, it was seriously delayed in the postal system -- he describes his difficulties in settling Uncle Samuel Washington's estate, as his own father and his uncle John both kept poor accounts -- Bushrod Washington won't help any, and Samuel mentions it hoping that Washington will speak to Bushrod this summer -- Samuel expects a bad wheat crop for the 4th straight year -- he intends to sell all his land \u0026 buy small amount in Culpeper County at low price -- his father Charles Washington is much improved.","Bushrod encloses a deed from Washington to Gen. Lee, and tells him that Lees deed to Washington is being registered -- Washington should send the enclosed one to the clerk of General Court -- speaks of congressional elections in this district that will be close -- Jacobins \u0026 opponents of Federal government spread scandalous assertions against Gen. Lee, who is only recently \"making great exertions\" in his own behalf -- Mr. Tayloe will resign his army commission, and Mr. Thomas Turner has asked that Bushrod intervene with Washington about securing a commission in the cavalry.","Concerning a transaction of corn, whiskey and herrings. Congratulations on General Lee's and General Marshall's election to the Congress.","Conveying 166 barrels of corn and discussing future corn transactions. Mentions his new (third) wife (Sarah Tayloe).","Anderson sets forth his new scheme for managing Washington's farms, to make more profit from them--he compares profits and loss for his new scheme and the older system, showing large edge of profit to new scheme, using the Union Farm as the example although the principles could apply to River Farm and Dogue Run with slight alterations--Muddy Hole should be planted in peach trees--Anderson advocates fewer workers on each, and a new system of crop rotation.","Lewis sends Washington a draught for Mr. Ariss's rent--Ariss's infirmities make Lewis hesitate to be so rigid in collecting his rent, although he is always backward in paying--Lewis will send rents collected--he saw his brother Lawrence and his lady [Nelly Custis Lewis] at sister Carters--Lawrence has sulpher mud on his eye and drinking spring water improves him--this year's hay crop diminished by a monthlong drought in July--last fall's drought and Hessian fly deprived them of seed wheat--corn and tobacco good.","Trumbull comments on the delays in post offices--\"in too many instances there is not that punctual attention to their duty in our post offices which the Public have a right to expect\"--he agrees with Washington's reply to Col. John Trumbull on a project of taking over South America (see letter of March 24, 1799, John Trumbull to Washington)--offers comments on a candidate for presidency--hints strongly that Washington is the only one to unite the party and win for Federalists--expresses his \"hope and trust\" that Washington's life will \"be elongated beyond the term of three core and ten years\"--offers comments on President John Adams.  On letter from Timothy Pickering to Jonathan Trumbull, 29 July 1799","$1.25 for repairing Mrs. Washington's watch.","\"Smith writes to Washington concerning claims of heirs of Robert Stobo to land on account of his services in French \u0026 Indian War--he asks Washington to help the family to get the land due under the claim--Stobo was with Washington at Fort Necessity and was surrendered to the French as a hostage--Smith transcribes a letter dated 19 March 1799 from Alexander McCaul to William Smith, saying land due Stobo can still be claimed. Encloses letter from Alex. McCaul to Wm. Smith, saying land due Stobo can still be claimed. [See letter dated Mar. 19, 1799].\"","Belgium \u0026 \"this Republic\" seem to be fixed as heritage and satelite of french Republic--describes moves of British, Russian, French, \u0026 Austrian armies--Duke of York's inglorious evacuation of the Dutch Republic--this liberates all French troops for campaign on Rhine--will present G.W. a model of the Dutch water-throwing mill, or windmill, such as he sent rude sketches of last summer--may be applicable for draining Dismal [Swamp]--La fayette at Utrecht, won't go to U.S. this autumn.","Letter from three orphaned children of Thomas Washington of [Nevis] Island in West Indies--17 yrs. ago a gentleman in Newcastle upon Tyne wrote G.W. \u0026 sent old papers belonging to them to determine whether they are any kin to him, but received no reply--father had son by 1st marriage, still living in [Nevis]--their mother and father died \u0026 left them destitute--were brought up as servants--asks some small relief, are all married to poor men [The truth of this letter sworn to by Chas. Charleton, Vicar, \u0026 Wm. Jowsey \u0026 Wm. Tayloe, Churchwardens of Parish of Tynemouth [Northumberland].","Powel sends Chevalier Chastelleux's Essay on Public Happiness for his perusal -- hopes it meets with his approval -- knows author will be flattered that the General has read his work. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Mrs. Powel\". Autograph letter, in 3rd person, integral cover, laminated, watermark (D \u0026 C Blau). Dated only \"Wednesday Noon\".","Four documents are bound together: Survey Notes, Washington's surveying notes on a portion of his Mount Vernon property that he has purchased from Sampson Darrell in 1757, 4-5 November 1762; Grant, to Sampson Darrell, 28 November 1694; Letter, Darrell Smith to George Washington, 9 October 1759; Indenture, from Sampson Darrell, 19 May 1760","This ledger includes a list of slaves at the Mount Vernon Plantations, clothing alloted to them each year, inventory of cattle, Nov. 15, 1785, accounts with the several plantations, accounts with shoemakers, overseers, and bricklayers. With other Accounts (including ones from George Augustine and Lawrence A. Washington, Tobias Lear, John and H. Fairfax, and Anthony Whiting).","This is a record of the work done at the various farms making up George Washington's Mount Vernon, reporting the number of hours worked by which workers, just what was being done on each farm during a particular week. Farms include Dogue Run, Ferry Plantation, Muddy Hole, River Plantation, and Frenchs Plantation (or Frenchs Quarter). Work by tailors, carpenters, shoemakers, coopers, ditchers, and millers are recorded separately. Includes \"Fairfaxs Report on House People\" for several weeks. Begins November 1786 and ends in April 1787. At the end of the volume there is a document titled \"Memorandum of things delivered to the different Plantations from the 12th of Apl. 1786, 1786 April 12-August 31\" that begins at the last page and works its way back toward the center of the volume. This used to be bound, but has since been unbound and is just leaves.","These surveys seem to be concerned with a road from the Ferry to Cameron.","This covers the period of the building of the Green house and the final stucco work and painting of the New Room.","Includes \"Skins put into the Vatts,\" \"Articles received into the Store, Articles delivered out of the Store, Rum account of rum received \u0026 doled out (giving reasons in many cases for the dole).","In the handwriting of Tobias Lear (1762-1816), Washington's private secretary, and James Anderson, Mount Vernon's farm and subsequent distillery manager from 1797 to the time of Washington's death in 1799.  Washington endorsed the ledger twice and approved accounts for fisheries, whiskey, shad, and herring.","King James version, containing the old and new testaments. Includes a page located in the book of Jeremiah, inscribed with family genealogical information. It lists the marriage date of Augustine Washington (ca. 1694-1743) and his second wife, Mary Ball (1708-1789), as well as the birth dates of their six children. George Washington, their eldest child, was born \"about 10 in the Morning\" on February 11, 1731/32, according to the Julian calendar then in use. The leather bound volume is missing the title page and has had extensive conservation work completed.","Small book bound in leather, entitled \"The American Repository of Useful Information containing a Calendar of the present Year ...\", engraved on front is \"Autograph of General Washington\" and \"Given to C. Hughes at Mount Vernon, 1825, Judge B. Washington\". Originally pasted in front were two letters, one dated December 24, 1825, Bushrod Washington to G.C. Washington, and one December 23, 1825, George Corbin Washington to C. Hughes [see letters under proper date]. The letter were removed from the diary during conservation treatment.","Bushrod Washington responds that he is glad to have him (George Corbin Washington) and Mr. Hughes to visit Mt. Vernon. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush Washington\". Directed \"By Harry\" [pasted in back of G.W.'s diary for year 1797]. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","George Corbin Washington wrote to Mr. Hughes to confirm that he told Judge [Bushrod] Washington of their intention of dining with him tomorrow [letter found in George Washington's diary for year 1797]. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Compiled by and entirely in the hand of George Washington, the inventory of his late elder half brother's estate lists, by room, furniture, books, and other household items in the Mansion as well as slaves, horses, livestock and other chattels.","Washington leased the two tracts of land that formed his late brother Lawrence's estate, and 18 slaves, from Lawrence's widow Ann and her new husband George Lee for an annual rent of 15 hogsheads of tobacco or the cash equivalent. Document is signed by GW and both Lees, and witnessed by William Fairfax, John Dalton, and Denis McCarty.","In this document, Washington leased the two tracts of land that formed his late brother Lawrence's estate, and 18 slaves, from Lawrence's widow Ann and her new husband George Lee for an annual rent of 15 hogsheads of tobacco or the cash equivalent. Document is signed by GW and both Lees, and witnessed by William Fairfax, John Dalton, and Denis McCarty.","Autograph letter signed. Washington writes about the service and loyalty of the Virginia Regiment during the French and Indian War.","Quit claim deed written on handmade laid paper in the hand of George Washington. The quit claim is by John Carney to George Washington for 200 acres of land at Cliftons, formerly Piscataway Neck, which later became part of the Mount Vernon River Farm. Signed by John Carney (his mark), Lund Washington, Walter Magowan, Eno Williams (his mark), and Thos. Bishop.","Autograph survey and plat signed \"G. Washington.\" Docketed on verso by John Augustine Washington, \"An Including survey of all the Lands left me in Frederick, by my brother Lawrence Washington, done by George Washington Esqr.\" A survey of four parcels of land in present-day Jefferson County, West Virginia.","Docketed on back \"West v Posey Plat \u0026 Report\", in G.W.'s hand, laminated, watermark (crown over heraldic device \u0026 motto, \u0026 crown over GR), oversize document.  [This was part of the original grant to Spencer which George Washington purchased from Captain Posey to help cancel that gentleman's debt to him and others].  The plat showing survey lines is attached to the report.  A cover is attached, docketed \"Papers Relating To Mount Vernon Trace of Land.\"","Original; docketed on reverse in Washington's handwriting, as follows: \"Plats of Sundry Tracts of Land Belonging \u0026 Adjoining those of George Washington Fairfax County.\".","This indenture is the purchase agreement by which George Washington acquired six acres of land from John Posey.  This tract of land was situated along the Potomac River between the mouths of Little Hunting Creek and Dogue Creek.  The document is partially printed and filled out by George Washington in his own hand on June 10, 1772.  Washington signed his name five times within the text, and Posey signed it at the conclusion.  Witnesses John Parke Custis, Jonathan Palmer, Thomas Bishop and another individual, whose autograph is indecipherable, all signed that this document was sealed and delivered in their presence.  An inscription at the bottom of the document states that on October 19, 1772, court was held for the County of Fairfax and this lease was proved by the oaths of the witnesses to be the deed of John Posey.  The acquisition of this document by the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association closes the circle on this important story and piece of Mount Vernon land which is approximately where the wharf of today is located.  It is the third in a series of documents between John Posey and George Washington.  The first two documents, GEORGE WASHINGTON'S SURVEY FOR JOHN POSEY, OCTOBER 10, 1769 (A-481.1) and LEASE FROM JOHN POSEY TO GEORGE WASHINGTON, APRIL 23, 1770 (RM-1022, MS-5650) already in Mount Vernon's possession, demonstrate Washington's longstanding interest in acquiring this tract of Posey's land.  This third and final document, negotiating the sale of the property to Washington, tells the story of his eventual success in acquiring the land and expanding his Mount Vernon estate.    Captain John Posey was a veteran of the French and Indian War, and George Washington's neighbor.  John Posey's home, Rover's Delight, was just a mile downriver, southwest, of Mount Vernon.  Posey farmed his plantation and operated a public ferry across the Potomac to Maryland.  Posey was a friend of Washington's and often joined him in fox hunts and to play cards.  John Posey suffered financial trouble throughout the 1760's and took loans from George Washington as well as other creditors.  For example, on October 1, 1763, Washington took a £700 mortgage on Posey's property.  Over the years the interest on Posey's debts grew and by October 1769 Posey's debt to Washington had grown to nearly 1,000 pounds Virginia currency.  On October 10, 1769, George Washington surveyed the land later purchased in this agreement (see A-481.1).  At that time this portion of land was under dispute between Posey and John West.  As a result of the demands of Posey's many creditors, the remainder of Posey's Virginia property, which was not under dispute, was auctioned off under court order on October 23, 1769.  With the 1769 sale, Washington was recompensed for his loans to Posey and Washington was able to acquire 200 acres of Posey's land.    However, Washington also desired ownership of the small area of disputed land which contained Posey's ferry and fishery.  Fortunately for Washington, Posey soon found himself back in debt.  On April 23, 1770, George Washington began to lease from Posey the land which had been under dispute between Posey and John West.  Washington was interested in leasing this land because it was located adjacent to Mount Vernon and on the Potomac River very close to his fishing and shipping operations.  With this 1770 lease, Washington assumed the management of Posey's land and ferry.  At some point during the following year, Posey resettled in Queenstown on the Eastern Shore of Maryland.  Washington continued to lease this land until finally acquiring it with this purchase document in 1772.  THE PAPERS OF GEORGE WASHINGTON state that the eventual purchase of this tract of land took place on June 8, 1772, because a deed of release from Posey to Washington now in the Rosenbach Museum and Library in Philadelphia carries this date (Colonial Series Vol. 8 187).  However, this official purchase agreement in the collection of Mount Vernon is dated June 10, 1772, and an inscription notes court was held on October 19, 1772.  By the time Washington made this agreement Posey was so broke that Washington was able to acquire the land, as well as Posey's house, ferry and horse-all for 50 pounds (Rees 154).    Witness Jonathan Palmer was George Washington's master carpenter.  Once Washington began leasing Posey's land, Washington had Palmer and his family move into Posey's home.  Washington records this in his diary on May 16, 1770.  It is because of Palmer's place of residence and connection to Posey and Washington that Palmer was eventually selected as one of the witnesses to this purchase agreement.","Inscription with a date of 1774. Then Hanover Co. (now Louisa Co.) Virginia.","Witnessed by G. Johnston, John Thornton, John Gunnell, Matthew Campbell.","Proved at court 16 Nov. 1772, signed by P. Wagoner.","Receipt for £605 on reverse signed by West and same witnesses.","Docketed \"West to Washington Release Nov. 1772 Nov. 18\" etc.","For 484 acres \"Land lying in Fairfax County on the head of Dogues' creek\", part of the tract West's wife Ann Brown inherited from her father who bought it from Zephaniah \u0026 Valinda Wade from the head of Dogue Run creek to W-n's stone mill house etc. for £605.","When George William and Sally Fairfax moved to England before the Revolutionary War, they asked their neighbor and friend George Washington to help them rent their Belvoir estate and sell the mansion's furnishings. On August 15, 1774, Washington administered an auction of their furniture, utensils, and books and docketed this inventory titled Sales of Furniture at Belvoir. This document includes items listed for sale, their selling prices, and purchaser's totals. Purchasers listed include Washington and his stepson John Parke Custis. George Washington was the high bidder of the event, spending a grand total of £169.12.6, over half the total receipts. Autograph document, one-page folio, docketed by George Washington on the verso.","Letter, 1777 March 12, in Alexander Hamilton's hand, from George Washington, Morristown, N.J., to Lt. Col. David Grier of the 7th Pennsylvania Regiment ordering him to submit a complete return of his regiment and to take new recruits who have not had smallpox to Philadelphia where they would be inoculated against the disease.","Date on original catalog card appears [1783].","Subdivisions of fields of Ferry and French's farm--on reverse is an explanation--in another hand, of the alterations in the arrangement of the field.","Signed by Wm. Barry and Sarah Barry. No witnesses.","Receipts for money signed by Wm. Barry on reverse.","Attested on reverse by P. Wagener, Comm. of Court.","\nDeed for part of original Spencer grant, which had been sold to Zephaniah Wade \u0026 descended to William Barry--\" ... William Barry and Sarah his wife for and in consideration of the Sum of three hundred and fifty pounds ... grant bargain ... unto the said George Washington ... all that moity of the remainder of the said five hundred acres of Land ... which upon the survey then made was found to contain one hundred and eighteen acres ...\""," Printed mss., blanks filled in by G.W., laminated, oversize document, watermarks (armed figure, rampant lion with arrows, matto \"Pro Patria\").","Signed by Geo. and Elizabeth Muse. Witnessed by Peyton Sterns, Jno. Hawkins, John Pendleton, Henry Pendleton \u0026 [J. Sims?].","On reverse, in G.W.'s hand is Receipt for the £20 \u0026 \"a Tract of Two thousand acres of Land lying in the county of Botetourt, on the River Kanhawa, which together is in full for the within mentioned Land.\" Singed by Geo. Muse.","Proved on April 20, 1784, in Richmond by J. Brown, clerk.","George Muse and wife Elizabeth \"... for and in Consideration of the Sum of Twenty pounds Current Money of Virginia, and other valuable considerations ...\" convey to George Washington \"a certain tract of Land containing Three Thousand three hundred and twenty three acres in the County of Botetourt, on the East side of the Great Kanhawa River ...\"","Signed by John Arris, Witnessed by John Gaunt, Edwd. McCormick \u0026 Francis Waller.","George Washington's signature does not appear; probably clipped for autograph.","On reverse, docketed twice, \"John Ariss to George Washington 700 Acres rent £60 and to pay Land Taxes\" in hand of [G.A. Washington ?].","A grant \"for and during the Lives of the said John Ariss and his present wife Elizabeth Ariss Seven hundred Acres of Land, lying in the County of Berkeley on the Waters of Bullskin being Part of Several Tracts had by Deeds from the Proprietor of the Northern Neck ...\" for \"Sixty Pounds...to be paid in specie on the Twenty Fifth day of December in Each and Every Year ...\"--also contains specifications for concerving timber on the land \u0026 planting trees, grass, and building houses.","Document signed by George Washington, George Gilpin, and John Fitzgerald listing about 85 employees of the Potomac Company. The employees include 7 overseers, 2 borers, 2 carpenters, 2 blacksmiths, 1 coaler, and 68 laborers. There are three women on the list - Nurse Margaret Cosgrove, Cook Mary Twinch, and Washer Polly Firth.","Portion of a large folio document containing approximately half of a survey of Ferry Plantation and 2 crop rotation tables for 1787 and 1797, entirely in George Washington's hand.","Engraved Society of the Cincinnati certificate for James William, Esquire of Virginia. As president of the Society, George Washington signs the document at Mount Vernon on March 1, 1787. The document is also signed by secretary Henry Knox. Certicate is mounted to a board and has some staining and a tear.","List of workmen employed at the Great Falls by the Potomack Company digging the C\u0026O Canal. Columnar style. Includes names, occupation, number of days, rations and total amount due in Virginia currency. George Washington as an incorporator of the Potomac Company along with the signatures of John Fitzgerald and George Gilpin appear on the reverse authorizing payment. Additional note from overseer Richardson Stuart regarding the final balance. Autograph document, 1 page.","Survey by George Washington of distances from Cameron to Colchester.","Key to accompany 1788 map of roads in MV area (also in MV collection) a summary of existing roads and recommendations for improving roads."," Document signed, docketed by Washington. Body of text in handwriting of Bartholomew Dandridge. Witnessed by Dandridge and signed by Green.","Renewal of Green's yearly contract as overseer for the slave carpenters at Mount Vernon.","Ledger account of kitchen staples purchased for the Presidential household in Phila. for Mar. 3-16, 1794, entirely in the hand of GW. A leaf from ledger in oversize manuscripts which begins Apr. 1794.","Day by day account in G.W.'s hand, of amt. and price of each item of food bought during the period--for month of June, no day by day account is included, but a total of each thing for 30 days of June.","Printed Broadside.","Signed in print by George Washington.","Some of George Washington's land at Mount Vernon to be sold or rented.","Presidential land grant issued by U. S. President George Washington to Samuel Eddins for his service in the Virginia Regiment. The grant consists of 1000 acres of land located northwest of the Ohio River, between the Little Miami and Sciota Rivers. Embossed paper wafer presidential seal at lower left. Document signed by George Washington and Secretary of State Timothy Pickering, 1 page.","Lists Mount Vernon enslaved people, their relationships, occupations, and place of residence on the estate -- a list of \"the negroes hired from Mrs. French.\" Autograph document, entirely in hand of George Washington, oversize document, laminated, George Washington's complete watermark. | Date on original catalog card appears [1799][July]. | [Probably prepared for information of his executors at the time he was drawing his will in July, 1799]. |","Washington writes that the recent death of John Airess, who had leased one of the Shenandoah farms, may give Lewis an opportunity to take over the lease. This in turn would give Washington a chance to transfer some slaves from Mount Vernon. He mentions that \"Mrs. Lewis has a girl born.\" See also GW to R. Lewis, 8/18/99.","Pair of plans for crop rotation and the plowings it required in the hand of George Washington. One plan is neatly headed \"Rotation by AW with the Plowings necessary to carry it into effect.\" The initials may refer to John Augustine Washington (1736-1787), for whom this plan may have been devised. The second plan is similarly headed \"Rotation by CW...,\" and was perhaps intended for Corbin Washington's use. Both plans are based on 75 acre plots of farmland. The number of days to plow or harrow the plot is carefully tabulated at the right of the list. In the lower part of each plan, Washington lists, month-by-month the sequence of plowings and harrowings, to calculate the labor needed.","Partial document of a plat of Mount Vernon, 'Old Plat of the Grounds in the NE part of the Pasture of Mount Vernon from the Summit of the Hills on which the Log'd Cabbins are.' Page one is the survey, page two includes surveying notes in Washington's hand.","Map with notes and 'A table of explanation this platt.' See 1748, March 29, Depositions in the Suit of Thomas Marshall against Samson Darrell [W-243/A-D]","Signed by Law Washington and witnessed by Mary Washington, Sam[uel] Washington, Charles Washington, John Washington, Martha Posey, \u0026 W[illiam] Fairfax.","Proved July 7, 1752 in Spotsylvania County.","\nConveying 3 lots in Fredericksburg.","His friends in Wmsburg, including Speaker, desire to see him \u0026 have him accept command of troops to be raised--if he will proceed on expedition \"twoud give a general satisfaction to our Country.\"--Assembly has voted £40,000 \u0026 1200 men immed. raised --\"I believe, were you present, that the greatest regard wou'd be shewn any proposals you shou'd think proper with regard to the expedition.\" Congratulations on his safe \"arrival among us\" [after Braddock's expedition] --condolences on his late illness.","Letter to be delivered by Mr. Harrison who accepts invitation to camp--lists letters received from G.W.; never received others--some \"villon\" is intercepting letters--mentions construction \u0026 appearance of \"wash house\" which G.W. does not intend as a wash house--Jenifer Adams has sold timber off land--bad rains washed out nearly completed tumbling dam--coopers \u0026 miller again at work on it--sowing wheat delayed by rains--Bennett Jenkins from western lands arrived--claims Simpson \u0026 Crawford didn't pay him--paid in Pa. currency--Simpson \u0026 son coming to Mt.V.--bought 6M 20d nails and 4000 ft. of inch plank--\"by the time the House is finishd that is now just Raised, we shall not have one foot of inch \u0026 1/4 plank left beside what is put away for the addition of the great House\"--bricklayers doing garden wall \u0026 chimney of wash house--stucco man still working on dining room--\"the ceily. is not clumsey, I think it light \u0026 handsome it is altogether worck'd by Hand which makes it tedius - as to puty. down the plaster in the new Room, it will not make two days odds in his doing the Room, for he can plaister in one day more than our two men can in a week.--if the sides is done in plain stoco it will not take him long, as to the seilg. I can form no judgment how long it will take him ...\"--Mrs. W. wants it finished so she can get into it this winter--she will talk to Col. [Fielding] Lewis about it--Webster making bricks--John [Broad] \u0026 the taylor \u0026 negroes sick--Mrs. W. not afraid of [Lord] Dunmore--valuables packed in trunks to be moved quickly if necessary--his papers will be sent away anyway--Sears still sick.","Sent word to Mrs. W. at New Kent informing her to come to camp--expect her here immediately--discussion by Md. and Alex. residents of plan to blocade river--Indian Head best place--\"Captn Boucher [said] he woud undertake with 3 ships [sunk] to stop the Channel so that no ship of Force coud get up the River ...\"--Mrs. W. packed his papers in a trunk to be sent to Capt. McCarty's for safe keeping--she gave him key to G.W.'s study but he won't touch anything there except in emergency--what to do with Col. Mercer's papers?--John West, Mr. Harper, Mr. Wilson ask for money owed them--Bishop needs money--Dr. Crail's negro came with news from over the mountains--Val Crawford comes, feels it useless to keep building on G.W.'s land there because of danger of British burning everything--should he grind wheat?--Jenifer Adams offers to rent Md. land--Col. Mason very ill since convention--Lund thinks Mt. V. very easily defended by 50 men--will consider making salt peter--Custis and wife with Mrs. W. in New Kent--Knowles is well, Webster sick, John Barry dead.","A plat and survey by Hezekiah Veatch, assistant Surveyor of Montgomery County, by request of Francis Deakins \u0026 Benjamin Jones, of Woodstock Manor, divided it into 2 equal tracts, correcting lines in a survey made in 1782 -- Signed statement by Deakins \u0026 Jones \"By request of the President of the United States and Colo. Mercer we have divided Woodstock into two Lots of Equal Value as per the above plat \u0026 certificate\". This land was conveyed to George Washington on 1 April 1793 by John Francis Mercer, his wife Sophia Sprigg Mercer, and by James Steuart and his wife Rebecca Sprigg Steuart in payment for a debt owed him by the estate of Mercers father, John Mercer.","Description of rental terms for River, Union and Dogue-run farms--all will rent for the same amount-terms for Muddy hole will be slightly less-leases will run for 14 years-rent will be paid in the form of wheat (or cash equivalent)-.","Also, included in document is GW's ideal rotation plan for a farm with six fields-gives annual production of crops and the possibilities for financial reward on the part of the tenant farmer.","This printed document is a patent for a method of controlling tides, signed by George Washington as President, Thomas Jefferson as Secretary of State, and Edmund Randolph as Attorney General.","Detailed hand-colored map of New England, compiled by Braddock Mead (alias John Green) and published by Thomas Jefferys in 1755. Green was an Irish translator, geographer, and editor, as well as one of the most talented British map-makers at mid-century. This map is a George Washington original edition and was part of Washington's personal library."],"separatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eDiscusses receiving a chair commissioned by the Powels for the Washingtons, which Washington believes are \"handsome and neat.\" Also discusses the state of his crops.\u003c/p\u003e"],"separatedmaterial_heading_ssm":["Separated Materials"],"separatedmaterial_tesim":["Discusses receiving a chair commissioned by the Powels for the Washingtons, which Washington believes are \"handsome and neat.\" Also discusses the state of his crops."],"names_ssim":["Special Collections at The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon","United States. Continental Army. 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B. (John Beale), 1727-1804","Peter, Thomas, 1769-1834","Washington, Augustine, 1718?-1762","Corbin, Lettice, approximately 1715-1768","Montgomery, John","Boatswain (Ditcher)","Wooster, David, 1711-1777","Gibbs, Caleb, 1755-1818","Lewis, John, 1747-1825","Lewis, Betty Washington, 1733-1797","Lewis, Fielding, 1725-1781 or 1782","Randolph, Edmund, 1753-1813","Washington, Thornton, approximately 1760-1787","Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826","Bushnell, David, 1740-","Craik, James, 1730-1814","Triplett, William","Washington, George Steptoe, 1771-1809","Giles, approximately 1750- (Postilion)","Moustier, Eléonore-François-Elie, marquis de, 1751-1817","Gray, Davy, 1743?-","Washington, Harriot","Charlotte, active 1782- (Seamstress)","Clendenin, George, 1746-1797","Green, Thomas (Carpenter)","Nicolas, Lewis","Monroe, James, 1758-1831","Snyder, G. W.","Lewis, Eleanor Parke Custis, 1779-1852","Washington, Mary Ball, 1708-1789","Washington, Bushrod, 1785-1830","Washington, George Corbin, 1789-1854","Fairfax, Sally Cary, 1730-1811","Grier, David","Lewis, Warner, 1720-1779","Dickerson, Jonathan","Jefferys, Thomas, -1771","Green, John, -1757"],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections at The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon","United States. Continental Army. Rhode Island Regiment (1st)","Potomac Company","Pope and Cadle","Mason, Fenwick and Company","Macleod \u0026 Lumsdon","Society of the Cincinnati"],"famname_ssim":["Custis Family","Fairfax family"],"persname_ssim":["Washington, George, 1732-1799","Washington, Lawrence, 1718-1752","Dinwiddie, Robert, 1693-1770","Fairfax, George William, 1724-1787","Alton, Jonathan","Bassett, Burwell, 1764-1841","Custis, Daniel Parke, 1711-1757","Churchill, Henry, 1732-1760","Carey, Robert","Waller, Benjamin, 1716-1786","Lee, George, 1714-1761","Bassett, Burwell, -1793","Boucher, Jonathan, 1738-1804","Mason, George, 1725-1792","Custis, John Parke, 1754-1781","Posey, John","Posey, Hercules, 1748-1812","Carlin, William, 1732-1820","Peyton, Craven","Custis, Martha Parke, 1755-1773","Fairfax, Bryan Fairfax, Baron, 1736-1802","Savage, William","Mason, Thomas","Herbert, William","Washington, Martha, 1731-1802","Washington, Lund, 1737-1796","Ewing, James, 1736-1806","Ridley, Catherine Livingston, 1751-1813","Clinton, George, 1739-1812","Greene, Nathanael, Major General, 1742-1786","Navarro García de Valladares, Diego José, 1708-1784","Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814","Alden, Judah, 1750-1845","Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804","Greene, Christopher, 1737-1781","Rochambeau, Jean-Baptiste-Donatien de Vimeur, comte de, 1725-1807","Tallmadge, Benjamin, 1754-1835","Pickering, Timothy, 1745-1829","Powel, Elizabeth Willing, 1743-1830","Chastellux, François Jean, marquis de, 1734-1788","Harrison, Benjamin, approximately 1726-1791","Trumbull, Jonathan, 1740-1809","French, Penelope Manley, approximately 1739-","Mifflin, Thomas, 1744-1800","Gordon, William, 1728-1807","Washington, George Augustine, approximately 1759-1793","Henry, Patrick, 1736-1799","Weissenfels, Frederick","Lewis, Robert, 1769-1829","Davenport, Joseph, 1760-1804","Powel, Samuel, 1738-1793","Trumbull, John, 1756-1843","Muse, Battaile","Gilpin, George, 1740-1813","Humphreys, David, 1752-1818","Sprigg, Robert","Peacey, William","Peale, Charles Willson, 1741-1827","Charles (Ditcher)","Washington, John Augustine, 1736-1787","Weedon, George, 1734-1793","Washington, Bushrod, 1762-1829","Stuart, David, 1753-1814","Fitzgerald, John, -1799","Corre, Joseph","Lafayette, Marie Adrienne de Noailles, marquise de, 1759-1807","Lear, Tobias, 1762-1816","Ball, Burgess, 1749-1800","Hunter, William, -1761","Davis, Tom, active 1792- (Bricklayer)","Lee, William, approximately 1752-","Whitting, Anthony, -1793","Martin, Josiah, 1737-1786","Washington, Hannah Fairfax, 1742-1804","Staphorst, Nicholaas van, 1742-1801","Parker, Thomas, 1761-1820","Hooe, Robert Townsend, 1743-1809","Washington, William Augustine, 1757-1810","Young, Arthur, 1741-1820","Lear, Frances \"Fanny\" Bassett Washington, 1767-1796","Crow, Hyland (Overseer)","Mercer, John Francis, 1759-1821","Lewis, Howell, 1771-1822","Pearce, William (Farm manager)","Willis, Francis, 1745-1829","Lee, Frank, -1821","Lee, Lucy (Cook)","Will, 1739?- (Muddy Hole Farm)","Muclus, William","Isaac, active 1773-1799 (Carpenter)","Smith, Joe, approximately 1778- (Carpenter)","Doll, 1747?- (Union Farm)","Sam, 1759?- (Cook)","Davis, Betty, active 1792- (Spinner)","Ruth, 1729?- (River Farm)","Hannah, 1739?- (Dogue Run Farm)","Kate, active 1779-1799 (Muddy Hole Farm)","McKoy, Henry (Overseer)","Boatswain, -1794?","Donaldson, James (Carpenter)","Austin, 1757?-1794","Jasper, Dick, active 1786-","Pearson, Eliphalet","Fanny, 1769?- (River Farm)","Paul, 1763?- (Union Farm)","Cyrus, 1775?- (Carpenter)","Ben, 1777?- (Carter)","Richardson, Joe (Postilion)","Butler, James (Overseer)","Ben, 1729?- (River Farm)","Stewart, David","Law, Thomas, 1756-1834","Caesar, 1749?- (Union Farm)","Carrington, Edward, 1749-1810","Carroll, Charles, 1737-1832","Branham, Caroline, 1764?-1843","Anderson, James, 1745-1807","Sinah, 1772?- (Mansion House Farm)","Richmond, approximately 1778-","Greenwood, John, 1760-1819","Custis, George Washington Parke, 1781-1857","Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839","Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834","Stoy, William, 1726-1801","Sheels, Christopher, 1776-","White, Alexander, 1738-1804","Adams, John, 1735-1826","Bordley, J. B. (John Beale), 1727-1804","Peter, Thomas, 1769-1834","Washington, Augustine, 1718?-1762","Corbin, Lettice, approximately 1715-1768","Montgomery, John","Boatswain (Ditcher)","Wooster, David, 1711-1777","Gibbs, Caleb, 1755-1818","Lewis, John, 1747-1825","Lewis, Betty Washington, 1733-1797","Lewis, Fielding, 1725-1781 or 1782","Randolph, Edmund, 1753-1813","Washington, Thornton, approximately 1760-1787","Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826","Bushnell, David, 1740-","Craik, James, 1730-1814","Triplett, William","Washington, George Steptoe, 1771-1809","Giles, approximately 1750- (Postilion)","Moustier, Eléonore-François-Elie, marquis de, 1751-1817","Gray, Davy, 1743?-","Washington, Harriot","Charlotte, active 1782- (Seamstress)","Clendenin, George, 1746-1797","Green, Thomas (Carpenter)","Nicolas, Lewis","Monroe, James, 1758-1831","Snyder, G. W.","Lewis, Eleanor Parke Custis, 1779-1852","Washington, Mary Ball, 1708-1789","Washington, Bushrod, 1785-1830","Washington, George Corbin, 1789-1854","Fairfax, Sally Cary, 1730-1811","Grier, David","Lewis, Warner, 1720-1779","Dickerson, Jonathan","Jefferys, Thomas, -1771","Green, John, -1757"],"language_ssim":["English \n.    "],"descrules_ssm":["Describing Archives: A Content Standard"],"total_component_count_is":1015,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-05-21T05:50:40.181Z","scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThis collection contains letters to and from George Washington that have been aquired by the MVLA since 1858.  For more information, see content note for individal items.   The collection grows organically as new items are acquired.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eClerical copy of a deed for 1000 acres of land along the south bank of the Potomac River, Westmoreland County (the area became Fairfax County in 1742), Virginia, granted to Giles Brent, Junior. George Washington purchased the tract of land in 1760 and at that time may have acquired and annotated this copy of the 1654 deed. On the verso of the document George Washington's inscription reads, \"1 copy, Richard Bennett, esq., grant to Giles Brent for 1000 acs. of Ld. 6th September 1654.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington drafted this survey for James Hamilton in 1749.  Signed \"Washington, SCC\" (for Surveyor of Culpeper County), this survey details 350 acres on the border of Augusta County, Virginia, along the Cacapehon (Cacapon) or Lost River.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned \"Washington, SCC\" (for Surveyor of Culpeper County), this survey details 400 acres of Augusta County, Virginia, along the Cacapehon (Cacapon) or Lost River.  The left section of the document's text has been lost, but a masterfully drafted plat and a scale of poles are intact on the right side of the page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHenry Trenn binds himself to pay £50 unless he \"make or cause to be made unto the above sd. Lawrence Washington ... a Lease for the Term of nine hundred ninety \u0026amp; nine Years of all the Land which is at this present overflowed by the sd. Washington Mill Dam included within the sd. Trenn Bounds on Dogue Runn ...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned \"Washington, SCC\" (for Surveyor of Culpeper County), this survey details 400 acres of Frederick County along the North River.  These lands originally belonged to George Nixon who assigned them to David Wood, on behalf of Daniel Wood.  The latter assigned the lands to Dr. James Craik, George Washington's friend and physician, and Philip Bush in 1771.  Washington recorded the survey in his field book on April 14, 1750, but may have incorrectly dated the finished document which reads June 14, 1750.  It is one of 49 he completed within a month beginning on March 30, 1750.  \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eChainman John Lonem is also named on the survey.  Washington frequently worked with Lonem, who was known as a reliable and speedy worker.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLand survey for 730 acres in Frederick County, VA, by George Washington for John Grub. Autograph document signed, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlat of 360 acres, with prose description of measurements on adjacent leaf.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlat map--Long Marsh Run 633 acres.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLand survey with 2 plat maps by George Washington for Gersham Keyes, detailing two tracts of land on Evitts Run in Frederick County, VA. One tract contained 109 acres and one 100 acres, which was part of a land parcel granted to Lawrence Washington, George Washington's half-brother. Three additional names listed of those who assisted with the survey - Robert Worthington, Michael Sweim (chainmen -'C.C.') and William Davis (marker - 'Mr.'). The first two lines at the upper left, not in Washington's writing, describe conveyance 'by deeds from Mr. Lawrence Washington to Keyes' with an added date of August 14, 1751. Autograph document signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePartial land survey, missing plat, by George Washington for Benjamin Rutherford, concerning 292 acres between the head of the South Fork of Bullskin Run and Opequon Creek in Frederick County, VA (now Jefferson County, West Virginia). Two additional people are listed in the document: James McCarmick and John Ramsey (C.C.- chainmen). Benjamin Rutherford assisted with the survey as the marker 'Mr.' Docket indicates that this land was later granted to George Hyatt. Autograph document signed, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePartial land survey, plat map only, by George Washington for William Mullin concerning 247 acres on Mill Branch, a branch of the Cacapon River in Frederick County, VA (now Jefferson County, West Virginia). Docket indicates that this land was later granted to Thomas Hollowell. Autograph document, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA survey of 269 acres made for the tract's future owner, William Nayler. The land on the Cacapon River which is now the NW border of West Virginia and Virginia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington wrote this letter to Lieutenant-Governor Dinwiddie as he prepared for his first military appointment, an expedition with 160 soldiers to the forks of the Allegheny, Ohio and Monongahela Rivers. He requested supplies, uniforms, clarification of pay for troops, and offered his personal observations of Native Americans.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis document divides Lawrence Lewis' slaves between Col. George Lee and the brothers of Lawrence Washington. It is signed by GW, George Lee, Ann Lee, and Aug. Washington. Witnessed by William Fairfax, George William Fairfax, Robert Merrie, John Dalton, Thomas Plummer, John Tuberville, John Carlyle, Sarah Carlyle, and Bryan Fairfax.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington wrote to Smith and provided a list of subscribers, including himself, to the American Magazine and Monthly Chronicle for the British Colonies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocuments detail trial charges of Joseph Stevens. Signed by Zachary Lewis A court document giving outcome of the trial is also included, Feb. 1758. Trial held in Caroline County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington wrote this letter to George William Fairfax to inform him of Major Grant's unfortunate expedition to Fort Duquesne. Washington describes the circumstances of the attack, the significant number of men and officers killed, and concludes: \"It is with infinite pleasure I tell you that the Virginians, Officers and Men, distinguished themselves in the most eminent manner - that the General has Complimented me publickly on their good behaviour, and that every Mouth resounds their Praises. The Highlanders and them are become one People, shaking each other by the hand wherever they meet tho. perfect stranger's.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpects to be up [to Mount Vernon] tomorrow -- Miles sent to get key from Col. Fairfax -- Alton to get house in order, make fires in lower rooms and air them -- two bedsteads put up, one in hall room, one in little dining room -- get out chairs and tables and clean and rub them and stair case -- find eggs and chickens and \"prepare in the best manner you can for our coming.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, \"Given to Mr. [ ] Clemson - January 24th 1832 at Mount Vernon by Mrs. Jane Washington supposed to have been written soon after his marriage and Braddocks defeat.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCourt decrees that Sale of William Clifton's lands to Thomas Colville and George Johnston to be put aside, and lands are to be sold at public auction to pay off his just debts to Charles Carroll and other defendants. Washington G.W. bought this land at auction, and it became his River farm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Washington writes to his brother-in-law Burwell Bassett. The letter was carried to Fredericksburg from Mount Vernon by Miles Richardson, who had been one of Washington's batmen in the Virginia Regiment during Forbes' Campaign of 1758. Richardson was hired by Washington, most likely as a valet, from January 1, 1759 – May 10, 1759.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWritten within the first year of Washingotn's marriage to Martha Dandridge Custis, the letter mentions visiting John Mercer to sort through papers related to the estate of Martha's late husband Daniel Parke Custis. Washington writes that he will bring Martha with him on the visit in case she is needed to answer any lingering questions about the Custis estate.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWashington also asks Bassett to procure a horse brand for George William Fairfax from James Danworth and to purchase canary seed for Martha's birds. This is the earliest known reference to pets at Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending an envoy to pick up a Chestnut mare which Colonel Bassett has purchased. Urges him to visit at Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of sundry goods ordered by George Washington consisting of a variety of items inlcuding furniture, textiles, clothing, food, and tools. Many of these purchases are related to Martha Washington and her two children, John Parke Custis and Martha (Patsy) Custis, due to the Washingtons' recent marriage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"I endeavourd to find out the true bounds of my Mount Vernon Tract of Land - but not knowing where it divided from Spencer's part of the River, nor being able to find harrison cornr Ash mentiond in his Deed to stand on the River side at the Mouth the Blind Pocoson - I began at two Ash trees and Elm ...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWeekly reports of work done by carpenters, with prices charged on most \u0026amp; for whom work was done--also account of breeding mares (?) and acct. of staves, tools, nails, leather, etc. loaned or given out--acct. of days of work done by John Askew, list of things needing to be repaired by carpenters--quantity of cider, brandy \u0026amp; peach mobey in each still--\"An Account taken of the Days which John Askew missed working for Collo. Washington in the Six Months pr. agreement which says is to be made up by the said Askew ...\"--Brandy delivered to Thomas Nichols.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe letter deals with Washington's negotiations for the River Farm, then called Clifton's Neck. Clifton has sold land to Mr. [Thomson] Mason for a greater price after promising to sell it to him first--was told that Clifton had no clear title to land--nothing in writing, but terms agreed on--George Washington thinks only equitable way is to put up land for public auction, so all disputants will have equal chance to purchase it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLand document written and signed by George Washington regarding his ownership of Mount Vernon. This document was the final rent payment before George Washington full inherited the property.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports the sale on behalf of the Commissioners, G. Fairfax, G. Washington \u0026amp; Chas. Green of the Clifton tract to George Washington at auction for L1210.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotice of the sale of the Clifton Land [River Farm] to [George] Washington\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStatement of cash and bills paid and in hand as a result of Court order in Chancerty pursuant to suit of Clifton vs. Carroll and others.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington writes to Robert Cary and Company, British creditors, about the severe drought and therefore the inability to grow tobacco and grain this season. George Washington also shows frustration with the time it takes to receive supplies from Great Britain and to ship his crops to them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMountain road lottery ticket\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoutain Road ticket\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e12 month ticket signed by George Washington as an official of the lottery. Tickets were sold to raise money to open roads from Virginia West to help in the settlement of the West.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEngraved ticket, signed by George Washington as an official of the lottery. Purpose of the lottery was to raise money for Virginia to build roads to the western part of Virginia, thus opening up tracts of land further west for development.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEngraved ticket, signed by George Washington as an official of the lottery. Purpose of the lottery was to raise money for Virginia to build roads to the western part of Virginia, thus opening up tracts of land further west for development.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEngraved ticket, signed by George Washington as an official of the lottery. Purpose of the lottery was to raise money for Virginia to build roads to the western part of Virginia, thus opening up tracts of land further west for development.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEngraved ticket, signed by George Washington as an official of the lottery. Purpose of the lottery was to raise money for Virginia to build roads to the western part of Virginia, thus opening up tracts of land further west for development.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHandwritten receipt for the purchase of a horse \"for the use of Master Custis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Invoice of goods to be sent to Geo. Washington Potomack River, Virginia\"--items ranging from nails and curry combs, and almonds and raisons to lace, ribbon, silk, and a coat made up for a \"middle sized woman.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends [Latin] books to Master [John Parke] Custis, who forgot them--[Jacky's] illness (worms)] call Dr. Mercer if symptons return--how is the boy taking his unaccustomed absence from home:--does he need anything?--his bed and bedding--didn't mean for [Boucher] to give [Jacky] special indulgence or partiality, but feels he should have as little disapation and indulgence as is necessary to good health and spirits--he meant merely that if [Jacky] were kept under [Boucher's] eye he would benefit from [Boucher's] good examples--however, he realizes every parent's anxiety for child makes same request--so withdraws his request--[Boucher's] letter to Revd. Mr. Addison forwarded by Dr. Ramney\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"To the Revd. Mr. Baucher in St. Mary's parish Caroline City\".GW, doting stepfather, sends absentee excuse for Jackie Custis's late return to school after the holidays.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington's land agreement with George Mason, dated April 21, 1769.  George Mason lived at Gunston Hall, which is located just below Mount Vernon on the Potomac River in Fairfax County.  Surveys inherited in Washington's day were often inaccurate and this land agreement settled a long-standing dispute concerning the boundary line that divided Mount Vernon from Mason's property.  This folio incorporates both a legal contract and the elements of a survey that Washington himself undertook in 1769 to settle the inaccurate western boundary of the lands between Dogue Creek and Little Hunting Creek. The one page document is written in a clerical hand and is endorsed with George Washington's signature.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA caring and involved father, George Washington wrote this letter to his stepson's tutor, the Reverend Jonathan Boucher. In it he instructs his ward's tutor to enroll John Parke Custis with a particular dancing master. Written from Mount Vernon on April 24, 1769, Washington states, \"In respect to the Dancing Gentry, I am glad to find you have such choice of them, …Newman...I have heard him well spoken of as a teacher in that Science… you will be so good therefore Sir to enter Mastr Custis with Mr. Newman for a year or otherwise, as he may form his School.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFinancial ledger account written by George Washington and documenting transactions between Washington and John Posey, from October 1765 to June 1769. Includes a 1767 bond between Posey and George Mason with George Washington as security. As a result of the forfeiture of this bond, Washington acquired enslaved people as well as 'sundry stock, goods [and] chattels' from Posey. Hercules Posey was one of the enslaved people acquired through this transaction. Washington signs at the conclusion 'E. Excepted pr Go: Washington, Copy of an Acct given to Mr. Grayson, Sept'r 19th 1769'. Autograph document signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlat \u0026amp; Memorandum of a survey made by George Washington for Capt. John Posey\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoneys expended and received on behalf of George Washington by [probably a manager or overseer].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgreement for lease of 7 acres of land by John Posey to George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from George Washington to Carter Braxton, Esq, and the trustees of Colonel Bernard Moore. Washington agrees to be answerable for the sum of £100 in order for Colonel Moore to purchase enslaved people, 'for the immediate support of his family'. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for 1 pound, 1 shilling paid by Edward McGuire for James Commack to defray the cost for a land survey for 200,000 acres allotted to the Virginia Regiment by Dinwiddie's Proclamation of 1754. Receipt text in another hand, signed by George Washington. Autograph document signed, small sheet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Carlin was a tailor in Alexandria. His account book is among our treasures and includes entries for clothes made for the Washington's, members of the Mount Vernon household, and other Virginia customers such as the Fairfax's, George Mason, and David Ramsey. Entries for George Washington span from 1765 to 1771 and this receipt corresponds directly to entries in the account book.  The services on the receipt include 'making a suit for Frank' and 'altering a pr. Lether (sp) Bretches to Giles.'\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount : George William Fairfax with Craven Peyton\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"It is an easier matter to conceive than to describe, the distress of this family; especially that of the unhappy parent of our dear Patsy Custis, when I inform you that yesterday removed the sweet Innocent girl into a more happy and peaceful abode than any she has met with in the affected path she hitherto has trod.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of cash sent Mr. Francis Willis, draft on Osgood Hanbury \u0026amp; Co., to Mr. Ramsey for postage, to Truro Parish for Fairfax's pew.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington carefully drafted this elegant west elevation of his Mount Vernon mansion.  It provides insight into Washington's plans for the second major expansion of his home.  The elevation has wide doors and nearly symmetrical windows, while the final construction favored transom lights and the powerful exterior asymmetry of windows, preserving the symmetry of the interior rooms.  The undated manuscript was probably drafted prior to construction, which began in 1774.  This is the only extant exterior drawing of the mansion made by George Washington.  On the verso, also in Washington's hand, is a floor plan for the mansion's cellar.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePromissory note for George William Fairfax's pew at Truro Parish. The document is signed by George Washington who served as an agent for Fairfax.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSummary of pleas with case starting on May 18, 1772; other action taken on Feb. 22, 1774, and Mar. 23, 1774 -- final judgement given May 17, 1774-Savage ordered to pay £606.17.6. Document, laminated, watermarks (crown over GR, and crown over heraldic device), docketed \"Washington vs. Savage - Record\". | [As trustees for Mrs. William Savage (formerly Mrs. Charles Green) Washington and Fairfax were attempting to collect the money which her husband had promised in regular payments. Mason stood as security for the bond]. |\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington endorsed this account of his financial transactions with the prominent Alexandria merchant William Herbert. A frequent visitor to Mount Vernon, Herbert was an Irish immigrant who married Sarah Carlyle and later became the President of the Bank of Alexandria. Herbert signed this two page account and Washington endorsed it on the verso. The transactions recorded here date from March through July of 1775.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for making coat and waistcoat, breeches, altering a coat and breeches, making another coat on a later date, and making a suit of regimentals.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFears for the cause and for his character if he fails--Congress in Committee have consented to a Continental Currency \u0026amp; have ordered 2 million dollars to be struck off for payment of troops \u0026amp; other expences of defence--15,000 men voted as a Continental army, \u0026amp; he hopes more will be voted--other high officers not named yet--asks him and Mrs. Bassett to visit Mt. Vernon and take Mrs. Washington down to [Eltham] with them--uneasy at leaving her alone at Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes a short letter before leaving for camp at Boston: \"I go fully trusting in that Providence which has been more bountiful than I deserve, and in full confidence of a happy Meeting with you sometime in the Fall ... I have not time to add more, as I am surrounded with company to take leave of me. I retain an unalterable affection for you, which neither time or distance can change. My best love to Jack and Nelly, and regards for the rest of the Family ...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis is a directive to his managers on subjects of responsibility during his absence\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpense report titled 'April 4 1776 An Account of Expences of His Excellency General Washington v. Guard, Waggons, horses, [and] waggoners, [etc etc] from Cambridge to New York - with several bills'. This report lists 24 expenses incurred by General George Washington and his Lifeguards on the journey from Cambridge, Massachusetts, to New York between April 4-13, 1776. Includes towns such as Providence, RI, and Norwich, CT, along with the amounts spent at each location and vendor names, taverns, etc. The total expense listed is £86.14.5. Autograph document, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInstructions on keeping the enemy from crossing the river [Delaware]--plan for a retreat towards Philadelphia if necessary--send a spy across the river--make a show of having fresh troops to gain time--get someone into Trenton for news of boats being built.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePartially printed assessments of George Washington's accounts primarily during the Revolutionary War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Cook of the problems of the army in enlisting new recruits and obtaining arms. Intent of Hessians to leave R.I. winter quarter and Continentals' need to raise more men to protect States. Begs that each state meet its quota of troops.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresents her with a lock of hair.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeneral Washington writes from Fishkill [N. Y.] to New York governor George Clinton. Abuse of citizens in this state by army officers -- ordered boat containing Mr. Cuyler's family and belongings to be stopped short of Fishkill -- those aboard shouldn't be permitted to review the works at West Point -- sends by express packets addressed to Clinton and [government of N. Y.], sent down by flag -- they contain extraordinary Manifesto and proclamation -- if boat with Cuyler's effects is to return, write General Putnam -- he [George Washington] returns to Fredericksburg [N. Y.] this afternoon. Document signed, in hand of (?), docketed \"Genl. Washington Letter Octr. 8th 1778, concerning a Flag sent from New York for Mr. Cuyler \u0026amp; his Effects \u0026amp;c with a Manifesto of the Commre at New York.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from Fredericksburg, NY, Washington orders delay of Canadian expedition, but continued preparation for it; civil treatment of Native Americans; winter weather.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington writes to Lund Washington from his headquarters in Middlebrook, NJ on 1779 April 3; makes arrangements for a shipment of fine Bordeaux claret; discusses financial matters concerning the estate of George Mercer; referenes the exchange of two slaves between Mount Vernon and his mother's home in Fredericksburg; questions Lund on the status of planting and propogating of trees, admonishing him for not answering some of his early queries and questions his management techniques; reports that things are slow on the war front and a recent storm impacted British transports.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWhile encamped at Middlebrook, New Jersey for the winter of 1779 George Washington wrote this letter to Nathanial Greene about trading one of his horses for another.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePersonal letter to Lund, expressing the General's feelings about the general \"decay of public spirit \u0026amp; virtue\", which is contributing to the severe economic problems of the time.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from George Washington to Arthur St. Clair regarding instructions for handling British soldiers without assistance from other divisions. Uncertainty over British movements and intentions prevented St. Clair from settling on a course for his division.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from George Washington to General Edward Hand requesting Hand to return to the encampment at Morristown from his Lancaster home during the winter of 1780. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter asking Lund Washington for legal advice relating to a chancery suit depending between Mr James Mercer \u0026amp; \"the persons for whom I am acting as Attorney.\" He believes that Lund has a better understanding than \"[his] own knowledge of these kind of proceedings is capable of affording...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: a chariot Washington has ordered made in Philadelphia at £210 specie or paper equivalent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports death of Don Juan Mirailles [Spanish envoy] who came on visit with Minister of France and was seized on arrival with \"a violent biliary complaint\" -- died despite best care of physicians and himself -- present his respects to [Mirailles's] lady. Autograph letter signed, watermark (J. Taylor, \u0026amp; an encircled armed figure). | Navarro was Governor \u0026amp; Capt. General of Cuba.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington acknowledges Biddle's resignation from his position and praises Biddle's duty as an officer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLund's late trip to Philadelphia--British \u0026amp; French fleets arrived--few recruits--promised aid from states will probably arrive too late--fears [Mt. Vernon] crops may be ruined by drought--how many colts are there?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from George Washington, in the hand of  Tench Tilghman, to Major Judah Alden. The letter is sent from Washington's headquarters, Passaic Falls, New Jersey. The correspondence lays out an elaborate plan of attack meant to fall into the hands of the enemy. The \"misinformation\" was a spy tactic in hopes that it would be intercepted and throw off British forces.  The body of the letter is in the hand of Tilghman with the exception of one line by Washington's reading, \"but are not to make fires or discover themselves.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter in Alexander Hamilton's hand, signed by Washington. Washington issues orders for Colonel Christopher Greene's First Rhode Island Regiment, which included formerly enslaved African American soldiers, to march from Newport to West Point under Rochambeau. Washington writes, \"only come on with such officers as are to remain in service on the new arrangement and such men as engaged for the war, or at least for a term, that will last through the next campaign. The other men you may dismiss, unless the Count de Rochambeau should find any employment for them where they are now.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnquiring about a transaction of bills to have been deposited in the Virginia Loan Office. Also, requesting a good family Steward be employed for the Washington family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington to Benjamin Tallmadge, 8 April 1781, in which Washington asks Tallmadge to transmit a letter to Rochambeau.  Washington contemplated a daring raid on the British troop on Long Island.  \"The success of the Enterprise,\" Washington wrote to Tallmadge, \"must depend, on … the secrecy of the attempt, and a knowledge of the exact situation of the enemy.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from George Washington to Joseph Webb, regarding Martha's health and thanking Webb for his hospitality at his home in Wethersfield, CT. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe warrant requests Pickering send 200 pounds from British Military Chest to Col. Edward Carrington for the Southern Army.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJust returned from a Committee--will accompany her to Mr. Bingham's tomorrow afternoon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Washington writes about the sorrow he felt when Chastellux departed to return to France: \"A sense of your public services to this country, and gratitude for your private friendship, quite overcame me at the moment of our separation.\" Washington adds, \"I truly say, never in my life did I ever part with a man to whom my soul clave more sincerely than it did to you.\" Washington hopes that, after the war, he can accompany Chastellux on a tour of North America. In the postscript, Washington writes that he is enclosing a letter to Marquis de Lafayette.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from Newburg, NY, Washington supports financial plight of soldiers, in spite of brewing conspiracy against him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from George Washington to Theodorick Bland, written from headquarters at Newburgh, NY. Writing several weeks after the events of the Newburgh Conspiracy and Washington's Newburgh Address, he discusses the disbanding of the Continental Army and the need to resolve Army pay and pensions.  Washington speaks candidly about the urgency of the situation: \"the necessity of fulfilling this Expectation of the Army affects me so exceeding forcibly, that I cannot help dwelling upon it, nor is there in my present apprehension a point of greater Consequence, or that requires more serious attention\". Autograph letter signed, 11 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn this letter, George Washington continued with an update on the changing and hopefully improving state of affairs in America.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter of introduction on behalf of George Washington's \"nephew... who has been in bad health for more than twelve Months—He is advised by his Physicians to spend the summer on the Island of Rhode Island for the benefit of the Sea Air \u0026amp; Climate—\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDischarge from the American Army, signed by George Washington and Jonathan Trumbull.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSergeant Henry Leider's discharge certificate from the Continental Army.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"An Acct. of Mrs. Washington's Expences from Virginia to my Winter Quarters \u0026amp; back again to Virginia according to the Memms. and accts. which I have received from her \u0026amp; those who accompd. her\"--expences amounting to £1064.1\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCost of things bought in Philadelphia by Mrs. Washington\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinceton. In this letter, after successfully commanding the Army, George Washington discusses his strong desire to retire and concludes the letter with updates on the state of independence and his continued travels to explore western lands.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by Penelope French, Benjamin Dulany, and John Robertson - witnessed by Going Lanphier and Robert Lanphier with some marginal notes in handwriting of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMount Vernon. In this letter, after returning to Mount Vernon on Christmas Eve 1783, George Washington enthusiastically remarked that he was finally able to retire.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces the Count de Laval Monmorency, brother to Duke de Laval and Colonel in Regiment of Royal Auvergne--he is on a tour from Charleston to New York.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill be careful of letter and box for Mrs. Fitzhugh--leaves city immediately after meeting of the Society.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington thanks Gordon for sending him newspapers from Boston and mentions issues he is having with people settling on his lands near the Ohio River, which is he is about to leave Virginia to take care of.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for rents owed and paid by Henry Whiting on account of plantation rented from George Washington for 11 years by Whiting's father.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from George Washington to Edward Snickers accepting his offer to manage the leasing of land purchased from the sale of Colonel George Mercer's estate. Washington sends a map of the plots and a copy of the lease (not identified), summarizes the terms of the lease, and shares his hope that Snickers finds tenants who will become long-term residents rather than see the land become 'Negro Plantations' rented to an absentee landlord. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington acknowledges receipt of several letters from George Augustine Washington at Barbadoes and Bermuda.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLeaf from a notebook kept by George Washington suggestions which includes improvements and experiments in modern farming techniques and inventions from experts of the time.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlans for the Greenhouse quarters drawn and annotated by George Washington about 1785\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMemorandum notes that Quarters to be 16' wide; half of that with 4' projection sufficient width for greenhouse; chimneys and where to place them; in front part of greenhouse need 2 tiers of windows; windows close together; chimneys in quarters; front of quarters might be wood with brick underpinning--center or greenhouse part all brick to the eves; rafters same angle; describes how to place windows in greenhouse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLeaf from a Mount Vernon ledger.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlease forward enclosed letter ... requests current cash prices of good plank (inch, inch \u0026amp; quarter, inch \u0026amp; half) in Alexandria ... if vessel presently in harbor and has some for sale, master should call at Mount Vernon ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocketed \"Rough field Notes taken by George Washington in running the courses of the Land bot. from George \u0026amp; Jas. Mercer\".\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e[reverse of document dated Mar. 5, 1785, Patrick Henry to George Washington].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Washington responds to a former Revolutionary officer's request for assistance. Washington offers to provide a certificate of service to Weissenfels if he can first send a testament of services from his commanding officer, Governor George Clinton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington discusses terms for hiring new miller Joseph Davenport who will replace miller Roberts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDaily expenditures from cash fund on hand, and money received, with detailed explanation of some receipts and expenditures.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the purchase of shares of stock in the Potomac Company.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnyone recommended by Mr. Powel is welcome at Mt. Vernon--encloses letter from an unknown gentleman [this was a Mr. Charles Vancouver, desiring to dedicate a publication to George Washington]--investigate to see what others think of author \u0026amp; his project.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Powel's advice has made him write Mr. [Charles] Vancouver, declining dedication of his publication--hopes to see Dr. Mayes, Powel's friend, on return from Caroline--Mrs. Macauly Graham's journey to the south--Mrs. Powel's letter to his nephew [Bushrod Washington] in Fredericksburg will be cared for.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMount Vernon. George Washington opened this letter with a response to Chastellux's previous flattery, he continued with his hopes for peaceful trade and poetically outlined how nations might accomplish such a noble task, and he concluded with his plans for the Potomac Navigation Company, further identifying peaceful trade as a means of uniting nations.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter of condolence on Gov. Trumbull's death [Jonathan Trumbull Sr.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington contracts in advance to purchase all 1,000 bushels of wheat from Mr. Battaile Muse. Purchased for George Washington's mill. Paid 6 shillings per bushel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington first asks Gilpin for the use of a scow with which he intends to dredge mud from the river bottom for trial as fertilizer. Then he goes into some detail about the making of a water level and staff which he desires, \"I have joiners that could execute the wooden work ... but my Smith is too great a bungler to entrust anything to him, ...\" Washington asks Gilpin to have the iron work done for him, or, if he thinks it preferable to make the complete instrument for him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter discussing the \"Agricultural Society of Philadelphia,\" also known as the Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington hopes to trade 25 barrels of fine flour for \". . . a she ass from Surinam, . .\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA character testimonial on behalf of Mr. Booth, (of Westmoreland Co., Va.).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003efragment, endorsed \"Rect. No. 149 Walker Blunt Block Maker\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresents Rev. Mr. Griffith, who owns much property in Alexandria--he wants to borrow money to build--good securities--would not hesitate to make loan himself, had he the money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed, Mount Vernon. Washington writes that he has only just received Trumbull's letter and enclosure of Feb. 20, and he hopes Trumbull will make his southern tour and visit Mount Vernon. Washington mentions the marriage of George Augustine Washington and Fanny Bassett, who are living with him, and encloses a letter for Mr. Dwight. This is Rev. Timothy Dwight, who sent Washington a copy of the \"Conquest of Canaan.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCovers period April 23-29, including \"6 half Johan. and half a Guinea to pay Mr. Buchanan my dividd. of the cash for the James River Navigation and recd. from his office 426 dollars in Indents (paper) for Interest on my Loan Office Certificates emitted in this state of Virginia.\" Includes money paid for rum, wool cards, G. \u0026amp; L. Washington's schooling [Samuel's children], flour, ferriage, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel, Mount Vernon to Whitehaven. Washington writes that he received 1400 Flags with small breakage, sent £50 bill on Wakelin Welch, and will settle for balance before Mr. Sanderson leaves country.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with address panel. Mount Vernon to New York. Washington thanks Taylor for the apples and pickled and fried oysters that he sent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMount Vernon. In this letter, George Washington sends his congratulations to David Humphreys on return to America [from London] and invites him to Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from George Washington to Richard Sprigg regarding husbandry and breeding a donkey. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter signed. Mount Vernon. Sends several letters of James Bloxham's--Bloxham undecided about staying longer than a year--\"In a word he seems rather to have expected to have found well organized farms, than that the end and design of my employing him was to make them so.\"--if Bloxham's wife is to come, let her come on ship to Alexandria or nearby ports--she can pay for seed, implements, etc., and be repaid in Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport from George Washington to the Potomac Company shareholders. Written during Washington's term as president of the corporation, it provides updates on the progress of the company's work and a reminder that stock payments are due soon. Includes a discussion of works at the Seneca and Shenandoah Falls as well as the cutting of a canal at Great Falls. Provides a reminder of the appointed day for electing a president and directors for the ensuing year. Autograph document in unknown handwriting, signed 'In behalf of the Directors,' by George Washington, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter, signed. Mount Vernon. Washington asks Digges if he would inquire among his friends on the Eastern Shore, Maryland \"if I could be furnished with one thousand feet of the best plan plank; precisely 24 feet long (when dressed) - To be without sap, or knots. - It is for the floor of my New room.\" Years before Washington had set aside some like lumber but \"behold! half of it was stolen, and the other half will match no plank I can now get.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges Peale's receipt of Golden Pheasant. Sent body of French Hen. Wishes Peale success with mezzotinto prints.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncloses copy of the Vision of Columbus which he promised--his copies just came to hand.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor 3 ruffled shirts, 1 plain one, 4 stockings, 1 pair breeches, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvising him that he will discharge the balance owing--Mr. Morris will have his agent in New York pay $840, about £325.6. as per account of January.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegrets hearing that George Augustine Washington is ill, wants him not to do more than he can safely do. Instructions about Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill call for her in carriage in hopes of accompanying her to Lansdown this evening.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks for inquiring into prices of painting and lining carriages--he has employed a Mr. Clark to repair chariot--well spoken of--can see progress every day when passing his workshop in the Square.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington appointed George Augustine Washington manager of Mount Vernon in his absence. The letter gives detailed instruction of farming Mount Vernon, as well as decorating the mansion, improvements to farm buildings, supervision and care of the servants, miscellaneous purchases.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas perused contents of enclosed--finds it good and just, and thinks they will meet with favorable reception of his nephew [Bushrod Washington].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Dear Sir, I have this moment been favored with your letter and with out date from Prince Georges County and have ordered the Jennies to be delivered to Mr. Dove--hoping both will prove with foal. Royal Gift never fails ...,\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLists the names, occupations, and salaries of 86 workmen on the Potomac Company canal near Harper's Ferry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces Mr. and Mrs. [Samuel] Powel of Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe Powel's safe arrival in Philadelphia [after visit at Mt. Vernon]--the Mr. Morrises [Robert and Gouvernor] visited on way to Richmond--hopes to hear of the [Pennsylvania] state convention's decision on Federal Government--Spanish chestnuts--will send more about the 1st of October next year.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks for seeds--glad Caleb Hall did not come from England--thanks for offer to send blacksmiths \u0026amp; mill wrights, but needs none--no benefits for people of that kind to come over--\"Whenever we have a regular \u0026amp; firm government established the prospect for these people will be much more pleasing.\"--Bloxham well.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThoughts about various states debating ratification of Constitution--generosity of landholders in county of Philadelphia in proposing it for seat of Federal government.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington passes on some information about Irish wolf dogs to Carter which he received from an Irish gentleman. George Washington does not think that mastiffs will fulfill the purpose of hunting wolves which Carter apparently wants.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn this letter, George Washington reveals his humorous side after learning of Chastellux's recent marriage and Washington ended the letter with important information on the Constitution and methods of united the now new nation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to dinner for Monday, May 19, 1788. Answer is requested.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks her for her composition in his honor--new government--hopes those of her sex will introduce federal fashions and national manners instead of following foreign manners and fashions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington introduces the Count de Moustier, from the Court of France, and the Marchioness de Brehan, who are returning to New York and propose to pass through Baltimore.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntrodues [Ferdinand] Fairfax, son of [Bryan] Fairfax, his godson--he goes to Philadelphia to complete his studies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington advises his nephew about his contemplated move to Alexandria to set up a law practice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter discussing Bushrod renting George Washington's townhouse in Alexandria, as well as the stable and garden.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington grants his nephew, George Augustine Washington, power of attorney during the former's absence from Mount Vernon. George Washington was preparing to take office as first President of the United States, and George Augustine Washington acted as manager of Mount Vernon during George Washington's first term. Witnessed by Tobias Lear and John Fairfax.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill from President to Mr. Lewis\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresidential appointment to Redman as customs collector at the port of Yeocomico River in Virginia. The rest of the document is filled in by Tobias Lear. This appointment followed the first Tariff Act of July 4, 178\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOn September 3, 1789, George Washington sent this letter to Edmund Jennings Lee inviting him to dine at Mount Vernon along with John Marshall and Bushrod Washington. Marshall had recently returned from service as peace commissioner to France and Washington hoped to persuade him to run for Congress in the upcoming election. Lee must have declined this invitation, because his name is not recorded in Washington's diary among his dinner guests that evening.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvises Stuart, as administrator of estate of John Parke Custis, to let Mr. Alexander have disputed land [J.P. Custis' \"Abingdon\" estate] back and pay him a fair rent for the time it was out of his possession -- has no time to give reasons -- Martha Washington adds her approval at bottom of letter in short note and signature.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAuthorization of expenses needed for the return of Hugh Taylor, a fugitive indentured servant, to the Potomac Company from Alexandria to Great Falls in November 1789. Document signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSorry to find the report on the Hessian Fly to Maj. Jackson has been recalled--hasn't written Mr. [Arthur] Young about it--is informed, especially in Connecticut, that fly is now in wheat too--it is a pity farmers won't stick to yellow-bearded wheat, which is immune.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePartially printed on card from President Washington and Mrs. Washington--not filled out.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten in George Washington's hand, this note is extracted from a letter from George Augustine Washington to George Washignton.  The letter gives length of bolting cloth now in the mill--Col. Biddle observes has the difference between cloth and reel covered with coarse linen.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks to Society for letter and present accompanying it -- beneficial consequences to rural economy from prizes awarded -- Mr. Matthewson's improvements in art of cheese making. Signed by Washington, though not written in his hand.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConsents to agreement with Mr. Alexander in order to avoid a legal decision -- forwarded it to Lund Washington -- question of assumption not taken up yet -- it has been fully discussed and majority will be small on whichever side wins -- will not send the original papers [pertaining to above agreement] to him in Williamsburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount amounting to £51.6.2 for ice and \"mouls\" of ice cream.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNew York. Autograph letter signed. Washington writes in response to a letter from the wife of Lafayette requesting a brevet commission at the rank of captain for Joseph-Léonard Poirey, a French officer who served under her husband.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes, \"And you will, I dare flatter myself, do me the justice to believe that I can never be more happy than in according marks of attention to so good a friend to America and so excellent a patriot as Madame la Marquise de la Fayette. Nor did she need any excuse for making use of her own language to be the interpreter of so much politeness \u0026amp; persuasion as she has found means to convey in one short letter. In truth that language, at least when used by her, seems made on purpose to have fine things communicated in it; and I question whether any other, at least in the hands of any other person, would have been equally competent to the effect.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived his letter by Mr. Robert Parish -- declines proposals for dedicating the travels of William Bartram to himself, as it sets a bad precedent -- however, approves book and adds name as a subscriber.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter cover only, signature has been clipped\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOn a trip from Mount Vernon to Philadelphia, Washington complains about his coachman, Dunn, who has given many \"proofs of his want of skill in driving ...\" and \"... this Morning was found much intoxicated.\" Lear is asked to make inquiries after a new driver.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses Gov. Clinton's letter of 26th containing news from Capt. Brant of the expedition against the Indians which was ambushed [Gen. Harmar's expedition] -- sounds true but awaits more news -- our force ought to have been large enough to tackle a force of 1,000 or more -- friendly sentiments of Capt. Brant -- his account of Gen. St. Clair not true nor the account of affairs at Muskingum -- Brant tried to prevent any treaty -- St. Clair wanted no more land than already given -- treaty of Muskingum.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eImpossible to arrange an exchange of property with Ball, who wishes to have land held by George Washington in Berkeley County. Not possible because property leased to tenants and value greater than Ball believes it to be. Would be willing to work an exchange, however, for some of his land west of the Alleghany River.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount for Feb. 21 and April 2 for Best Bourbon Coffee, amounting to £8.15.4.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes to the Mayor of Alexandria saying that an accurate survey is necessary of 10 miles square in question [the land for the Federal City] -- has engaged Mr. Ellicott to make it -- hopes corporation of Alexandria, Virginia will give all necessary help.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWhile on his Southern tour, Washington writes to Lear that \"I am perfectly satisfied that every necessary and proper step will be taken to procure a good Steward, and a good House keeper ...\" for the Philadelphia household. Orders a garden worker to be paid.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresents one set of the Annals sent him by Mr. Arthur Young to the Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture as requested.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMajor George A. Washington gone to Berkeley so he will address him [Whitting] on Mount Vernon matters -- send weekly reports -- corn at the mill should be ready -- gather this corn \u0026amp; stalks together for fodder -- plant this meadow in grass -- further instructions on harvesting and seeding -- all autumn grain and grass to be put in as soon as possible -- wants an overseer for Dogue Run, a man with a small family -- house for overseer, can move one from the Mansion to Dogue Run easier than build a new one, add a brick chimney -- this was originally at Dogue Run -- instructions for Tom Davis, bricklayer, about \"the other Wing of the Green House\" -- be sure brick work on old \u0026amp; new walls coincide exactly -- instructions for Will, \"if ... is not likely to provide shoes enough for the Negroes in due Season\" -- clover -- use the barn floor to tread wheat -- not to use Mr. Lund Washington's smith for work on Harrows, Mt. Vernon's smiths are competent -- how is wheat crop -- if 335 bushels all? -- crop short indeed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes to his Mount Vernon overseer about farm matters; mentions crop rotation system, decreasing productivity of land, wheat experiments, mill production, and missing horse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes to North Carolina's Governor that he has received letter with notice of cession of land in North Carolina for building lighthouses -- mentions recent southern tour -- thanks him for reception in North Carolina -- object was \"To see with my own eyes the situation of the Country, and to learn on the spot the condition and disposition of our Citizens.\" Written in the hand of Tobias Lear.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks her for sending enclosed \"Strictures \u0026amp;c\" to him to read -- it hasn't caused him any pain -- he regrets author didn't spend some of time investigating the facts instead of writing the pamphlet. If he had done so, the author \"might have found many of his charges as unsupported as the 'baseless fabric of a vision'\" (quoting from The Tempest, IV,1). The pamphlet referred to was \"Strictures and observations upon the three executive departments of the government of the United States...\" by Massachusettensis ([Philadelphia], 1792).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation from George Washington to Mr. Gilbert. Partially printed. Filled in by George Washington. Mr. Gilbert, who is invited to dine at 4:00, is unidentified. Engraved invitation does not include phrase \"and Mrs. Washington\" like others issued at the time.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePressing public business causes delay in answering letter -- thanks for information he requested on genealogy of Washington family -- returns herewith will of Lawrence Washington as she desires.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington will gladly accept one of several tubs of grape vines from Madeira if Mr. Powel doesn't need them all -- a vessel sails for Alexandria in a few days -- will send sundry parcels to Mt. Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses plantation management.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Washington denies a request from his neighbor to hunt deer on his property.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas heard that Maj. Harrison of Loudon County intends selling his land adjoining George Washington's in Fairfax -- Washington wishes to buy for sole reason of ridding himself of the \"villainies\" which are performed by those tenants who occupy Harrison's land -- land no good for a farm -- if he can get good price make the bargain, so long as title is clear and not under any encumbrances of leases.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContracts services for one year-house carpenter and Joiner should conduct themselves soberly, honestly and deliberately-duties: superintend Negro carpenters, use proper care with tools, keep an account (in a book) of needs and things done, should set a good example, and will remain at work from light to dark-pay is 10 pounds a month- George Washington will provide: meat and meal or flour, tools, quarters, and will pay taxes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses copies of earlier letters to Lewis, in case originals miscarry -- has written Mr. [Anthony] Whitting at Mount Vernon not to sell the stud horse, but deliver him to Robert Lewis -- Lewis's aunt (Martha Washington) joins in sending greetings.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill pay small sum in Amsterdam -- encloses bill of exchange drawn by George Meade on Henry Gildermeester in his favor – 2,310 guilders in Dutch currency -- will remit second exchange by British packet slated to sail on 6 February. With this sum, Washington transferred money to a Dutch banking firm in order to assist the family of the Marquis de Lafayette, who had been captured by Prussian forces as he fled France in August 1792.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlease convey enclosed letter to Madame La Fayette \"if you know where she is to be found\" -- hold amount of bill sent subject to her order -- sent to Holland because reports in America say if Madame Lafayette is not there, it will be known where she is to be found.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComments on enclosed poem that contains birthday sentiments for Mrs. Powel. The poem was copied by Tobias Lear from a 1792 manuscript by the poet Elizabeth Graeme Fergusson. Mount Vernon has both the original and Lear's copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosed is second bill of exchange for 2310 guilders for Madame Lafayette.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived Parker's letter desiring to know terms on which he (Washington) would sell his Gloucester County land -- since he got it at valuation of £800 Virginia currency for part of a bond, he will sell it for same plus interest since 1789 -- Washington wants payment upon giving over the land, but some credit can be arranged.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived letter containing Mr. Bennett's claim against Colville's estate -- deals with George Washington's position as executor of Colville estate -- won't pay interest on debt thereof until court of Chancery decides whether it is just -- refers him to Mr. Keith of Alexandria who has papers dealing with estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses Col. Robert Townsend Hooe's letter relating to the Thomas Colville estate -- wishes to have final settlement of estate -- check Mr. Bennett's account with documents and see if it seems to be correct -- Washington thinks Bennett's claim different from what he remembered legacy to be -- has referred Hooe to him for details.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCongratulations and best wishes on her birthday from both President and Mrs. Washington -- would have attended her party except for \"the late event which has happened in their family\" (the death of George Augustine Washington).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDinner invitation from George and Martha Washington to Mr. and Mrs. Dalton and daughter. Not in Washington's hand. Tristram Dalton was a friend and first senator from Massachusetts. Invitation was issued just prior to Washington's second inauguration in the Senate chamber.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington requires shells for lime to make mortar for about \"40,000 Bricks.\" Constructing Dogue Run Farm 16-sided barn. Asks his nephew if he hires out \"Negro carpenters by the year?\" Can he recommend carpenter overseer?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas little information re inquiry of Mr. Thomas Bowen--only man named George Harrison in area died 50 years ago--no children--widow married man named Posey--Harrison's land left to nephew John West, from whom George Washington bought it about 20 years ago--knows nothing of affairs of Harrison's estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived letter from Wilkinson by way of Captain Abner Prior and shortly after the two kegs of fish from \"western waters\" [in Ohio] -- fish were fine and a novelty here.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBy Brig Betsey, sends triplicates of letters of Jan. 30 and 31 and the third exchange for 2310 guilders for Madame Lafayette.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends plan of new federal district where the seat of government will be located -- \"It will serve to show you, and such as may have the curiosity to look at it, that whatever our present condition is, we have vanity enough to look forward to a better.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Washington is indisposed with a cold -- afraid she will increase it by going to the circus this afternoon -- President and rest of family will go to see exhibition of Mr. Ricketts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. David Clark, coachmaker in Philadelphia, has asked him to write informing Col. Washington that the coach he (George Washington) had with him in Charleston was made by Clark -- he has heard it was admired for its beauty and is made of good materials -- Mr. Clark hears Col. Washington wants to have a coach made and he desires the job.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSince Mr. de Barth has not made stipulated payments for land bought of Washington, lying on the Kanawas, Washington suggests canceling the bargain instead of bringing measures against De Barth for payment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived from Arthur Young two sets of his Annals, numbered 98-108--presumes one set intended, as usual, for Agricultural Society of this city--accordingly, sends them to him as president.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInquires as to price and availability of the best clover seed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAt request of several gentlemen of his acquaintance, Washington introduces Dr. Edwards, who is going to Europe for his health and to obtain knowledge of agriculture there.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Arthur Young has written that the several accounts collected by George Washington of agriculture in this country \"have set him afloat on the High Seas of conjecture with respect to the Agriculture of this Country ...\" -- \"and, as you had a hand in setting him afloat, it is but fair that you should lend your assistance to get him landed again\" -- sends enclosed extracts from Young's letter and desires Peters to answer queries -- Young has been prevented by the war from coming to this country to study himself the agriculture and see what can be done along that line.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgrees to Hooe's offer for flour -- will order Anthony Whitting to make delivery in Alexandria, but wishes because of harvest time that Hooe would take delivery at his mill or on river opposite -- market for flour is not falling as Hooe says, but only a temporary drop due to lack of vessels to take it to European markets -- had heard of William Shepherd's intent to apply to Loudon Court to condemn George Washington's land on Difficult Run -- encloses a copy of earlier letter to Col. Powell on subject.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHereby conveys a letter from Warner Washington III as he promised -- the younger Warner is destitute for funds in this city.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnlarges on recent letter of Mrs. Washington's (dictated by him) relative to the estate in Berkeley -- in accord with provisions in George A. Washington's will, advises settling a second plantation in Berkeley including some land in Fairfax County, as a grass and small grain farm -- advises on getting tenants and drawing up contracts -- she should ask advice of George S. Washington -- Anthony Whitting's decline caused by consumption necessitates visit to Mt. Vernon but public business presses and visit will be short.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of Anthony Whitting -- needs Tilghman's help to procure new manager -- thinks a good one may better be found on Eastern Shore of Maryland than elsewhere -- gives qualifications for the job -- lists several people in Tilghman's neighborhood whom he has had recommended -- among them is William Pearce [later manager of Mt. Vernon] -- doesn't want to lure any away from present jobs, unless they had intended leaving anyway.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAt the time of this letter, Washington was serving his second term as president and was living in Philadelphia.  His nephew, George Augustine Washington, had served as farm manager for the previous seven years but died in 1793.  In need of a new farm manager, Washington considered his nephew, Lawrence Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eConcerned that Lewis was too inexperienced for the job, Washington remarked on the necessary qualifitcations necessary: \"…so little haveg it in my power to visit, or attend to my private concerns, that it becomes extremly necessary (besides fidility) to have an experienced \u0026amp; skilful man, of some weight, to manage my business; one whose Judgment is able to direct him in cases which may arise out of circumstances that can neither be foreseen, nor previously guarded against.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWashington continued, \"What the age of Mr Lawrence Lewis is—what opportunities he may have had to acquire any knowledge in the management of a Farm. What his disposition, whether active or indolent. Whether clear in his perceptions, \u0026amp; of good Judgment. Whether sober \u0026amp; sedate, or fond of amusements and running about—with other queries which might be asked, as well applying to a young man Just entering on the career of life; are all matters to which I am an entire stranger; and if you can give me information respecting them, I shall thank you. You will readily perceive that my sole object in these enquiries is to ascertain the competency of a character to whom I should commit an important trust; consequently, going no farther, can operate nothing to the prejudice of my Nephew, whatever, in confidence, you may say to me on the foregoing points and such others as may occur to you.\"\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWashington instead hired a more seasoned farm manager, William Pearce.  Pearce served as farm manager until 1796 during which time Lewis came to stay at Mount Vernon and worked in some managerial capacity, but the official farm manager by then was James Anderson.  Lewis eventually married Nelly Custis in 1799 and lived the remainder of his life at Woodlawn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas heard from Mr. Robert Lewis that Crow desires increase in wages -- since he had best crop last year at Union Farm, Washington will raise him to £40 per annum as an encouragement, but will not raise him any higher hereafter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests that Mercer forward deed from \"yourself \u0026amp; others to me\" if it has been duly executed and recorded.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas given James Keith a draught on Col. Hooe for £140, the amount due Keith for his trouble in Colville estate -- asks that Hooe deduct it from what is due George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis was acting Estate Manager for George Washington at Mount Vernon. The letter contains instructions for various farm activities and personal advice to young Lewis on how to write better reports.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e100 guineas a year for superintendant of Mt. Vernon--recommends that Pearce visit the estate--to determine if all is to his liking-George Washington expects to be at Mt. Vernon on the 20th of Sept.--gives directions, mileage, stage schedule--speaks of worthless overseer to 8-10 Negro carpenters--hopes to replace him by New Year's day.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWon't sell land on Difficult Run in Loudon County except for very high price -- was in treaty with a Dutchman for it for £60 per annum -- would want double what Lewis offered for the Frederick County land because when Shenandoah River is made navigable, lands near it will increase greatly in value\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces Tobias Lear, who leaves George Washington as Secretary after 7 years -- Lear is engaged in a mercantile scheme -- recommends him to Short's kindness.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces Tobias Lear, who goes to Europe to carry into effect his plans for an \"extensive commercial establishment\" at the Federal City -- Lear can explain his long delay in writing -- encloses Mr. Richard Peters' and Mr. Thomas Jefferson's answers to his queries about American agriculture -- if there are any questions, ask Lear.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends their regrets that Mrs. Powel cannot accompany him and Mrs. Washington to Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington's nephew's widow has decided to move--Pearce and his family to move into Mansion--repairing of Mr. Crow's house--recommends Pearce residing in the right wing (the Hall)--list of things at his disposal --authorizes Pearce to acquire ploughs and any other tools --outlines benefits of Pearce's early arrival.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington comments on the disagreeable conduct of the French minister Genet, who seems to want to involve the U.S. in war. The situation has \"test[ed] the temper of the Executives.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeals with involved estate of Samuel Washington and his last wife, Susannah Perrin Holding Washington -- had been undecided whether to try to get estate from Mrs. Washington's family in favor of his niece Harriot who was left very little -- will reach an agreement -- \"Pay me one hund. pounds which I shall give to my niece for her immediate support, and I will quit claim to all the Negros which belonged to Mrs. Saml. Washington ...\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn attachment has been served against Washington -- despite Mercer's orders to the contrary, collectors present notes against Mercer's brother's estate to George Washington's manager for Payment -- brought bond and mortgage of Mercer's late father and brother from Philadelphia, and will exchange them for land -- asks whether his (Washington's) signature necessary on the instrument.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn this letter George Washington has decided to engage superintendant of carpenters for another year--could not find anyone to relace-comments on man who looks after the house people, ditchers, etc.--after winter, Pearce can decide to remain at Mt. Vernon or live elsewhere--construction of house for Mr. Crow--Negro children forbidden to enter the yards and gardens (excluding the children of cook and her husband the Mulatto Frank).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington's general thoughts and directions on government of Mt. Vernon--Mr. Howell Lewis will remain until Pearce's arrival--farm needs much manure---plans to go largely with buck wheat as a green manure---has requested for 450 to 500 bushels for seed--does not wish to go largely with corn--plans to sow a good many oats--keeping no more than half for seed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington instructs Pearce to take an exact account of the stock, tools and implements on each of the farms--to purchase a proper (bound) book in Alexandria for accounts--insists on the correctness of these registers--outines work of the carpenters: complete the new barn at Dogue Run, etc.--comments on live fences: cedar, lombardy poplar, and willows--hogs and sows--wants to reclaim and lay grass to the mill swamp--clover lots--potatoes--McKoy and Tom Davis--directions for lots on Muddy Hole, Union and River farms--Cyrus a slave at Mansion house--Muclus a slave--Will, a kind of overseer--stresses the need to regulate wagons and carts at the Mansion--Ehler the gardener and an agreement as to where he should eat--Lucy the cook--instructions to provide Negroes with as much meal as they can eat without waste--provisions of fish--directions for killing and preserving the hogs--clover timothy and orchard grass--post and rail fence from the Miller's house to the trunnel fence--barrier against bad neighbors--breaking of the steers to the yoke--oxen--asks for the return of large stone jars (which were filled with spirits)--wants an inventory of articles in store at Mansion--the Jack and stud horse--superfine and fine flour--allowance of meat and meal--paying of debt--overhauling the Seins now rather than in the Spring.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCourse of crops--objective was to recover the fields from exhausted state-manure-buck wheat-Indian corn-comments on the insufferable conduct of overseers-Col. Ball of Leesburgh promised to send buck wheat-commends on poor quality of common oats brought from Eastern shore-garlick and wild onions-complains about overseers not doing much fall plowing--has little dependence on overseers when left to themselves-gives directions on how Pearce is to treat overseers-warns Pearce not to be like Mr. Whiting, who is said to have drank freely-GW's observations of his overseers: Stuart, Crow, McKoy, Butler, Davy and Thomas Green.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten in the hand of Bartholomew Dandridge. Washington describes his Mount Vernon estate to the English agronomist in great detail, as he is considering leasing four of the Mount Vernon farms. Includes his description of Mount Vernon: \"No estate in United America is more pleasantly situated than this.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington sends two bank notes of one hundred dollars each for Mr. Butler--is upset that the ice house was not filled during the late freezing spell--wants to know quantity of oats that have been thrashed--instructs them to get seeds from the gardener--has sent a bundle of Poccon or Illinois nuts via Mr. Jefferson--East India hemp seed for sowing--inquires as to the appearance of the growing wheat--using Mr. Whiting's memo book, Mr. Dandridge will settle Mr. Butler's account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington inquires of condition and shelter of stock at Dogue Run and Union--instances of misconduct of Crow and McKoy--informs Pearce that he is taking on Butler again. Observations on various agricultural things. Asks about the carpenters at Mrs. Fanny Washington's. Informs Pearce that in the Eastern states, horses aided by oxen do the plowing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCrop rotation plan--hopes to bring fields into a profitable state of cultivation--mentions Mr. Stuart's suggestion that the good fields be planted with corn and poor parts with buck wheat--sending 14 bushels of clover seed--suspects that Negro seedsmen are taking toll on seeds--manure to Mansion house for oats, grass and potatoes--fences at River farm--Thomas Green taking fine flour from the mill--payment of a hundred dollars to Mr. Dulany--rent due to Mrs. French for year 1793-wages for 1793 due to estate of Mr. Anthony Whitting.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDraft of a letter from George Washington to John Hamilton Moore thanking him for a copy of his book 'The new practical navigator'. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington speaks of Mr. Butler's agreeable work and conduct--French furze--construction of substantial fences--pigs--planting of clover and buck wheat--wants to know of the appearance of the growing wheat and barley--progress on the new race at the mill--honey locust seed--white bent seed--inquires about the amount of St. Foin and India hemp seed--stresses the importance of selling cattle before it is too late--attending to their breeding--Mrs. Fanny Washington asks to rent her fishing landing--conditions of rent--Col. Ball must have the three shoats he requested (a boar and two sows)--payment of wages to Stuart, Crow and McKoy--intends to build dairies at both Union and Dogue Run farms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington mentions the death of Stuart's daughter--gives directions for repairs of the house in Alexandria--comments that cedar posts, chestnut or cyprus rails are better than oak--concerned about the idleness of his carpenters--barn at Dogue Run--discusses the increase of lambs reported by the overseers--a missing report of Mr. Stuart is requested--sending payment from Philadelphia of Mr. Lewis' order to Mr. Ross--white bent grass seeds received--Ehler the gardener--directions for labeling new seeds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington assents to Pearce's request to meet his children in Baltimore--payment of wages to Mr. Stuart--enclosed some early colliflower seed, sent by Mrs. Washington--promises to send copy of advertisement of terms on which jacks and stud horses are to cover--mentions Crow's inattention to stock in regards to sheep sheering--St. Foin seed and India hemp--hares being destructive--lucern--enclosed three bank notes for Rev. Mr. Muir and Mr. Hartshorne--warns not to take mares from the jacks until paid.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegarding his annual contributions to the Alexandria Academy--Washington wishes to know what indigent or orphaned children have attended and what their progress has been, especially since he has only once received such a report.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFollowing up on his previous letter, Washington writes that he has not had any response from Simms or James Keith regarding the Thomas Colvill estate, nor of the cash sent to Simms, nor has Washington received the documents he had requested from them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington explains horse advertisement--care of the youngest jack and mules--Peter--tells Pearce to keep an exact account of all mares and jenneys that go to the jacks--Mr. Prescot of Loudoun (or Fauquier) owes yet for last year--speaks of Mr. Lewis' account that the new visto is opened much further than intended--instructions to buy as much good Oznabrigs--for the making of clothes for the Negroes--requests a sample of the linnen--comments on the price of midlings and ship stuff and superfine and fine flour--corn--breaking of the ground in the fall.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington approves the use of his own people in repairing the house in Alexandria--warns that putting the fence posts too distant will cause the rails to warp--glad to hear of Green's finishing the barn at Dogue Run--comments on the grain falling from the treading floor--lucern--directions for preparing--St. Foin and India hemp--impossible navigation has prevented him sending the promised clover and other seeds--hopes to send next week.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCannot possibly appoint Spotswood's son John as commander of a frigate over older and experienced officers--perhaps can make him 2nd or 3rd lieutenant--on recommendation of Mr. Brooke and others, Mr. Lawrence Muse appointed as Collector of Rappahannock [Cty] to succeed Hudson Muse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed, two pages plus cover page with Washington's presidential frank. Washington writes Ball regarding a shipment of goods that he expects will soon depart Philadelphia after some delay. The shipment includes clover seeds and cocoa bean shells, latter intended as a gift from Martha Washington to Ball's wife, Francis (Fanny) Washington Ball, the daughter of George's brother Charles. Finally, Washington encloses an advertisement for the stud services of his prized livestock, the horse Traveller and donkeys Knight of Malta and Compound.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis has given him no information on Washington's lots in Winchester and Bath, Virginia [the latter now Berkeley Springs, W.Va.]--he wishes a list of all tenants, what they owe, and how they stand--asks Lewis to post copies of enclosed advertisement in area, especially at Leesburg and Fauquier Courthouse--Mr. Prescoat [Prescott] owes for last year's stud fee and a long pasturage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington gives directions regarding the purchase of linnens for the enslaved people--suggestions for determining how far apart the boards on the threshing floor should be in the new barn at Dogue Run--cultivation of the drilled wheat--clover seed, furze and other promised articles are on board the Sally Captain--Col. Gilpin--onions and garlick--might get some oats from Notley Young, esq.--gives directions for the enclosed Nankeen cotton seeds--P.S. (page 3): wrote Col. Ball and Mr. Robert Lewis, welcome to send a mare or two to either of the Jacks or the Horse--P.S. (page 4): March 17, delay in departure of the Vessel [Sally], may alter delivery route--5 bushels of Plaster of Paris to be tried on clover. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington complains that the overseers did not plow in the fall--success of the crop--running rollers over the grass and wheat--spring barley--Wayles the Brewer in Alexandria--winter barley--Col. Ball is late with the buck wheat--ponders the distance between sections of the floor at the new Dogue Run barn--furnishing Mr. Smith with fish from the landing--prices--securing enough fish for the use of the people there--asks about quantity of wheat--tobacco stored in Alexandria--inquires about Pearce's family arrival--sending, on the next vessel, nine bolts of Oznabrigs--it is cheaper there than in Alexandria--gives directions on receiving payment from Col. Lyles and instructs where he is located--sending three pounds of lucern seed--directs Pearce not to accept anything but the whole sum from Col. Lyles.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington decides that the space between boards on the treading floor of the new barn at Dogue Run will be an inch and a half--suggests that the oats may be tread on the same floor--will send three and a half bushels of a peculiar kind of oats--appearance of the drilled and other wheat--comments on the fine weather during March--winter barley--St. Foin and hemp--Abram--warns of Crow's not able to be trusted--warns of lack of water should mill race not be completed--Washington's sister Lewis of Fredericksburgh is allowed to have one of the unbroken mules.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington is glad to hear that Pearce's family has safely arrived at Mt. Vernon--hopes that change of air will help to restore the eldest daughter to health--writes of the capture of vessels by the British--followed by the embargo--fall in provisions--price of flour--threshing of wheat--purchasing salt before the prices get higher--it is not Washington's expectation to stop ploughing in order to roll the grass and grain--breaking of steers--inquires of the young grass planted last fall--defends the imposition of garden seeds--provision for providing clothes for the young gardener at Alexandria--chance for lambs is bad--rams--instructions for shearing time--paper for the rooms in the house--plastering and white washing--orders for Thomas Davis to paint the houses--lower portion a stone color and the roof red.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRare for Washington to answer letters applying for appointments, but because of personal regard and former public association he is replying to this one ... lists 3 reasons which explain his silence re: applications for appointments: (1) requests are so numerous and courteous replies require too much of his time; (2) courteous answers could be interpreted to mean more than was intended; (3) at the time of his Inauguration \"... I resolved firmly that no man should ever charge me justly with deception ...\" has never committed himself on an appointment until all information and circumstances have been examined ... on a purely personal basis without involving his public character or the Country, Washington has responded to a request of McHenry's ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington asks Deakins to examine contents of enclosed order and tell him the price the tobacco would fetch.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresidential pardon signed by George Washington and issue to David Blair. The Customs Act of 1790 specified procedures for collecting duties on imported goods and standardized the sizes of containers for certain imported goods in order to facilitate easier taxation and reduce fraud. For instance, run was required to be imported in casks of at least 50 gallons. David Blair's attempt to import rum from Barbados in casks smaller than 50 gallons resulted in the forfeiture of his vessel. Washington's 1794 pardon of Blair remits this forfeiture. Signed by Edmund Randolph as Secretary of State. Manuscript document signed, with embossed paper seal, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington expresses his being sorry to learn of Pearce's not being well--discusses the amount owed to the estate of Mr. Anthony Whitting--Col. Bassett--Mr. Lear--the private papers of Mr. Whitting--his heir Mr. Ring--ready to sow buck wheat at all the farms--inquires of progress of oats and grass seeds--rain twice last week--dry in Philadelphia--instructs Pearce not to grind more wheat because of the embargo--flax--clothes for the Negroes--wool--warns Pearce to be cautious of pilferring.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington expresses confusion over dimensions of the rooms in Alexandria house given by Thomas Green--flax seed--regulate the grass lots at Dogue Run farm--potatoes, oats and clover for the support of the stock, the Mansion house and for sale--demands particular attention to the penning of the stock--willow--informs Pearce that 5,000 white thorn plants are being sent by Mr. Lear on the ship Peggy from England--other fruit trees--lima beans.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeclares that Mr. Thomas Digges was during the Revolution and since a friend to the United States--Digges sent him intelligence and helped prisoners escape from England back to this country--Digges was thought to be in pay of Dr. Benjamin Franklin--Washington never knew his loyalty was questioned, though he has now disputed with Franklin over accounts--John Trumbull, in England during Revolution, declares that Digges aided the American cause.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrites the answers to queries regarding injunction by one John Henshaw, arising from estate settlement of George Mercer--John Tayloe, George Mason and George Washington were given power of attorney by Mercer and others in England. Washington writes that \"It is really hard that I am so often called before Courts in matters in which I have no interest; but am continually saddled with the expence of defence.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington is sorry to hear that the ship Peggy has not arrived from England with his 5,000 white thorn plants--Mr. Lear's fruit trees--hoped that Pearce had discharged Green when he found him drinking--he sets such a bad example--never got an account of last year's corn--buck wheat--potatoes--preserving the apricots--does not want to because his family will not be at Mt. Vernon at all during the summer--hopes to, assuming public business permits, make a flying trip through Mt. Vernon after the rising of Congress--papering the ceiling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending paper for two lower rooms in house--warns Pearce to wait until plaster is thoroughly dry--Green--instructions for the payment of the Sheriff's and Clerk's notes--Mrs. Fanny Washington--cut the hay and grain in time at harvest--be attentive to the drilled wheat--secure it in the seed loft at the Mansion--approves of sowing the first lot in the mill swamp with buck wheat and timothy--corn--grass--mentions Pearce's complaint of bad pastures--wool of dead sheep--inquires about corn, oats, buck wheat and clover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCrops suffering from drought--Mr. Dandridge--oats on last vessel have disappeared--has enclosed four small papers of seeds which have been sent from a curious gentleman in Europe--keeping of clover for seed--buck wheat--timothy--heavy cost of these in the markets of Philadelphia--value of various grasses--clover ought to be well cured before stacking--Crow--both cattle and sheep will benefit from turnip--asks about the drilled wheat and common wheat--ought to be ripe by the 8th or 10th of June--there are two kinds of wheat in drills at Union--inquires if Plaster of Paris was spread--hides of the dead cattle to be tanned by the old man Jack--skins of the dead sheep--Mulatto Will making shoes--Mrs. Fanny Washington--four missing heads of tobacco--Mr. Whitting--surveying in the fall--Mr. Minor--hopes to be at Mt. Vernon by the 10th of June--selling of a horse--health of slaves discussed--Sam, Doll, several spinners, Ditcher Charles--awaiting the arrival of the Peggy and the white thorn plants and Mr. Lear's fruit trees--high price of flour--embargo.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington lists and describes lands that he owns on the Ohio, East side; on the Great Kanhawa; west of the Ohio; in Kentucky; in the State of Pennsylvania; and the Great Dismal Swamp--with acreage and asking prices of each--comments by Washington--he \"will let them go\" if sold together for £ 50,000, although separately they are valued higher--there follows a paragraph of description for each of the 8 tracts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCrops labouring under drought--2 or 3 fine rains have fallen in Philadelphia in past week--unfavorable account of the drilled wheat--great change and decrease in number of sheep since George Washngton's leaving 5 years ago--average fleece from 5 pounds down to 2 pounds--ship Peggy arrived in George Town with the white thorn trees and Mr. Lear's fruit trees--enclosed list for gardener--fence around slave quarters at Union farm--sent oats--on next vessel Washington will send paper for the house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests that Deakins endeavor to put a stop to trespassing on north part of Woodstock Manor in Montgomery County, Md. which fell to Washington's share in division of William Sprigg's property--also requests information on tenants and farms on his share.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Deakins for trees imported in the \"Peggy\"--but season probably too far advanced for them to live--enclosed is note to Francis Deakins regarding Washington's land in Woodstock Manor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGlad to hear of rains--will give a different appearance to oats and flax--rains may enliven corn and buck wheat--fears for any grass that may have been cut--little is expected from white bent grass--save as many of the other grasses for seed--drilled wheat and common wheat--deception with respect to potatoes (210 bushels instead of 418) is an example of how little others can be trusted, black or white--Washington knows of the existence of place in Alexandria where pilfered items can be sold--corn--clover--turnip seeds--midlings and ship stuff--Mr. Douglass--will not be at Mt. Vernon until at least the end of the month.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLambs were not to be sold--if any were, Washington never received the money--plans for the selling/care of the sheep--never kill the females--comments on those who would go against his plan--his absence has afforded them the opportunity--overseers not allowed to sell any animals--Mr. Stuart's selling butter--Washington never entertained an unfavorable opinion of Stuart and always a bad one of Green--Mrs. Stuart fraudulently furnishes butter for McKnight's Tavern--Mrs. Fanny Washington and the dampness of the cellar in the Alexandria house--Davis and his attendants taking a week to complete a job that should have taken a day--Mr. Oneill from Chester County--a freestone quarry near the lime kiln--Tom Davis and Muclus--Thomas Green--bad example for the carpenters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePeople write Washington with all manner of requests and he never fails to answer, despite all his public business--he requests information from Fitzgerald on matter mentioned in enclosed letter from Mr. Smith--asks him to send information and the letter back.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington plans to leave Philadelphia on Tuesday and will probably reach Mt. Vernon either Sunday or Monday--bringing two white waiters with him--one is a hostler and the other attends to Washington--tells Pearce to try the turnip seeds to prove their goodness--preparing ground for a seed that never vegitates.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington appoints [...] to collect his rents in counties of Fayette and Washington in state of Pa. The name and amount of salary left blank. Washington enclosed this power in a letter of same date to Presley Neville, desiring him to fill in name and amount himself.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContinual disappointment in collection of rents in Fayette and Washington Counties, Pa. forces Washington to place the matter in other hands--he directs Cannon to hand over list of tenants, etc. to [...]. (The name left blank in original and letterpress copy. Washington enclosed this in letter of same date to Presley Neville, leaving to his discretion the person to appoint to the task.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGW arrived in Philadelphia on Monday--travelled all day through a constant rain--sorry to hear that wet weather interupts work--especially plowing--buck wheat should be plowed in while it is still green and succulent--corn--wheat--oats looked good when he was home--hopes weather does not injure--grass--scythes--hay--replenished with good seed--scratched in with harrows, or rakes with iron teeth--hopes for considerable profit from meadow ground--Capt. Conway of Alexandria sells 400 pounds worth of hay annually--planting corn at Mill swamp not for the sake of the crop but to prepare for grass--the bridge leading to McKoy's house--those parts of the large meadow enclosure at Union farm to be set with grass as soon as possible--fine timothy--instructs Pearce to write memorandums to remind himself of Washington's directions--Mrs. Fanny Washington taking possession of Alexandria house--Mr. Oneill--quarry--send butter and wood to Mrs. F. Washington--measuring of stone--Peter--mules--last Oct., Washington supplied all farms with a complete set of plow beasts (horses or mules)--raising mules for value--night rides and treading wheat will deprive Washington of foals--Lancaster--mares bought for breeding put to work and other rascally treatment by overseers--Sarah--Mr. Lund Washington's receipt for 500 pounds--has heard of illness of Pearce's eldest daughter--should be prepared for the unfortunate event--is satisfied with Pearce's conduct--list of Washington's favorite objectives--Mrs. Washington requests one dozen of the best hams and half dozen midlings of bacon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShip Passport written in Dutch and English, signed by George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, from the schooner Elizabeth, dated July 14, 1794.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrequent rains, not too heavy or too long, will be the making of the corn and buck wheat--directions for plowing wet fields--examine the shocks of wheat frequently--inquires of the quantity and quality of oats--timothy--clover--give John the gardener a dollar on the last day of every month, provided he behaves well--is glad to hear that Pearce's daughter is feeling better--wants to know why Betty Davis and Doll are more than half their time on the sick list--care of grass seeds--little garden by the salt house--Crow, McKoy and Butler.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCultivation in corn of the lots in the Mill swamp--corn is not so much an object with Washington as meadow--rushes, alders and other shrubs--inquires of the corn (grown, shoot well and look promising)--particular care taken with the seed of rare ripe corn Washington sent home--Butler--grass seed sown with flax at Union farm--Mr. McNeil (Oneill)--quarry--use of the young mules by the overseers and plowmen--inquiries for particular concerning Ruth, Hannah and Pegg--their being sick several weeks together.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount ledger with Bank of Alexandria (record of deposits and drafts) - holograph - 10 leaves - one page tipped in at end of ledger. This statement, dated March 20, 1821, concerns two of Washington's drafts to Samuel Washington in 1797 and 1799 for $ 1,000.00. Docketed on verso of final leaf: \"Stuart's Exers on Washington etc. Filed with Depon of Jas. K. McKenna 16 May 1821.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington has moved to German Town to escape the heat of Philadephia--has not rained at Mt. Vernon for a while--fearful that drought would damage corn--put off sowing wheat until corn fields are clean, light and in good order--preparing no more land for a crop than one can handle--whatever is attempted should be well executed as it respects crops--an essential object with every farmer ought to be the destruction of weeds--his arable and pasture ground should produce nothing but grain, pulse (if he raises them), vegetables of different sorts and grasses--timothy--inquiries about the clover which was sown with the oats at Mansion house--potatoes--Crow has been applying to Col. Ball for a place--McKoy--encourages Pearce to make an agreement with whomsoever will answer his purposes--should be industrious, sober and knowing in the management of Negroes and other concerns of the farm--someone to take the place of Thomas Green to oversee the carpenters--James, Muclus, Davis--description of this overseer--Butler--received bacon in Philadelphia--buck wheat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOats, wheat and clover at River farm--laying ground to clover as soon as possible--flour sold in Alexandria--woolen clothes for the people by the first of November--employment of all who can be spared on the new race at the mill--save time and water--sainfoin--potatoes at the Mansion house--gardener is to save as much seed as he can from the everlasting pea--this pea, when cut young, should make an excellent hay-drilled wheat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFavorable appearance of the corn--ground is in good order for wheat--buck wheat--hemp growing in the vineyard--inquires to the appearance of the potatoes--Kate (wife of Will) at Muddy Hole wishes to serve the Negro women (as a granny) on the estate--pay of 12 to 15 pounds per year--in the George Town Gazette it is written that holders of shares in the Potomac Company (treasurer William Hartshorn) are to give 12 pounds sterling per share--Washington holds 5 shares--Col. Lyles Bond--Crow and McKoy--comments on replacing them--Green--Butler--rare ripe corn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWorkers for the new mill race--comments on the newly hired overseer--Mason--Pine going to school in Alexandria--may fall into bad habits or company there--Mr. Butler--incompetent in his present position--inquires if Groves is married or single--asks about the turnips--inquires after Pearce's youngest and eldest daughters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington asks Lewis to send money from rents to payment of William Pearce in Alexandria, also rental accounts--rents may be applied to purchasing leases, but 10% won't be derived from money advanced--discusses terms of real estate transactions--transfer of leases illegal under Mr. Muse--pleased with Lewis's disposal of Bath and Winchester houses and lots and land on Potomac River, but wishes Lewis had sent the conditions under which they had been let--sends his love, and Martha's, to Mrs. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCol. Lyles bond--gives instructions on writing responses to his inquiries--drilled wheat and barley--the culture of the latter is more profitable than the former--directions for dealing with the ague and fever--Mr. Gunnel--Col. Simms of Alexandria--people have taken liberties with Washington's timber and wood during his absence--Mr. Pierce Bailey--selling a tract of land for 1500 pounds--discusses payment--Mr. Gill of Alexandria--Washington agrees to putting a still at Mt. Vernon--Pearce should contact Mr. Stuart if he has questions--young Boatswain.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeals with the estate of Mrs. Margaret Green Savage, and of her husband Dr. William Savage--Washington relates outline of case still under litigation, but refers Trenor to Rev. Mr. Bryan Fairfax as the one who has best knowledge of case and is still active in it as trustee--tells Trenor \"I have no more right to intermeddle in the Judicial proceedings of the Courts in this Country than you have.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Pyne wishes to be employed at Mt. Vernon--Washington leaves the issues in Pearce's hands--has enclosed a certificate for Mr. Butler--discusses his dismissal--directions for removing the Negro quarters at Union and River farms--warns Pearce not to wait too long.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReturns [unnamed] pamphlets herewith--thanks for perusal of them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCol. Lyle's bond is discussed--Washington approves of Pearce's sowing early (or distilled) wheat at different seasons to discover the best for it--double headed wheat at Union farm--heavy rains--problems as a result of it--drains in all the fields that need it--Pearce has the ague and fever--young Boatswain--Washington warns that yellow fever may possibly be in Baltimore.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington left German Town yesterday and arrived in Philadelphia--Thomas Green has quit of his own accord--Old Bishop should be taken care of--a decision about employing Pyne should be made without much more delay--McKoy--asks about the appearance of the stone quarry--possible replacement for Green--Washington hopes to get to Mt. Vernon before Nov.--may not be possible because of rebellion in the West (Whiskey Rebellion)--Mrs. Fanny Washington requests boards for a corn house--Mrs. Washington requests some artichoke seeds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington mentions a new road and that Pearce is to oversee it--has engaged a Scotchman to replace Green--he is to have Green's house, garden, etc.--James Donaldson and his family will embark for Mt. Vernon on the ship Capt. Mitchell--other directions and requests in regard to the new carpenter--Pyne--is sorry to hear of Butler's illness--GW leaves Tuesday for Carlisle--still hopes to be at Mt. Vernon before Congress meets.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington is glad to find that seeding of wheat is over--problems with the new road spoken of in last letter--Mr. Thompson Mason--advantages of new road for him--gives reasons for the construction of the new road--Crow--unproductivity of the ferries--questions if he will receive any advantage from the new public road.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMemorandum detailing a work contract with Mount Vernon carpenter James Donaldson, including his allowances for food, moving expenses, use of tools, use of a house, garden, and cow, and the privilege of the occasional absence, in exchange for his work. Donaldson was a white overseer of the slave carpenters at Mount Vernon.  Washington hired him for his \"sober and industrious\" nature, but soon learned that he was not a competent overseer.  Washington repeatedly wrote to his overseer at the time, William Pearce on the subject of Donald's inability to manage slave labor and Donaldson left Mount Vernon by November 1795.  Autograph letter signed by Washington and Donaldson, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington is 55 miles from Philadelphia on his way to Carlisle--comments that neither he nor Pearce is familiar with the management of buck wheat--on his current travel, Washington sees the crop on the whole road--it is cut down and remains in the field in very small cocks--presumes they will stay that way until the seed gets perfectly ripe--the potatoes too were every where digging.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington informs Pearce that he will not be at Mt. Vernon until spring--tells Pearce not to delay his trip to the Eastern Shore--disperse the stock which may be endangered by the winter--no more hogs put up for pork than such as are of fit age and size.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington returned to Philadelphia on Tuesday last--he expresses confidence in Pearce's care, judgment and integrity--repeats his objectives--regular course of crops; introduce grass where proper; make meadows and hedges; recover exhausted fields; improve stock--large dairies; make hay--these are much more desirable to Washington than to push the best fields out of their regular course in order to increase the next, or any other, year's crop of grains--which would eventually ruin the fields--expresses sorrow over the loss of Pearce's daughter--also, Paris and Jupiter have died--Pyne--McKoy--Washington does not expect much (in the way of overseeing the carpenters) from James Donaldson--Col. William Washington of Westmoreland--Washington repeats his observance of Donaldson--Green--housing the new family in the Green hosue--fodder was gotten in good time--corn yield--wants to know quantity of buck wheat--sorry to find that fly found in the wheat demands immediate threshing--wants Pearce to experiment with price of wheat in grain form or flour--cabins and quarters at Union farm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePotatoes and corn are likely to turn out well--keep enough buck wheat and potatoes for seed--it is miserable for a farmer to be obliged to purchase his seeds--exchanging may be useful--prices for wheat and flour in Alexandria--Sally Green and her distressed circumstances--James Donaldson into the Green house--Pyne was more a talker than [a worker]--fall plowing--cutting up the fallen timber--hogs for sale--culled sheep--Mr. Hawkins left sundry cuttings of valuable grape vines at Mr. Lund Washington's--cultivate corn and rye--conserving trees at the Mansion house--clearing fields at Dogue-run.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosed thirteen hundred dollars--a bond from Mr. Lund Washington--fifty pounds to go to the charity school at the Academy in Alexandria--Washington's annual subscription of ten pounds to the Rev. Mr. Davis--incumbent of the Episcopal Church in Alexandria--Mr. Herbert.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives William A. Washington the desired information on seminaries and colleges to which he could send his children--one in \"this place\" seems to be doing Washington Custis no good at all--British overlooker of carpenters at Mt. Vernon seems unable to handle hands under him; Mr. Pearce might have to replace him--is there any chance of getting man spoken of before for the job?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to Col. William Washington of Westmoreland--the easy and simple manners of Donaldson make him unfit as an overseer of the Negro carpenters--he should, however, instruct Isaac and the boy Jem in the principles of making and repairing all kinds of farming implements--quarters for a new carpenter overseer--Mrs. Fanny Washington--descriptions of people who Washington thinks should be obliged to stay at his Alexandria house--Doctor Craik--which wines to serve his guests--claret, madeira for very extraordinary circumstances--the use of his Mt. Vernon home by curious people--hogs for pork--some bacon for the Mansion--omission of McKoy not to measure his potatoes--Washington wants to compare the crop of corn and the crop of potatoes together--whether it is better to sell wheat as grain or flour--Mr. Minor--Col. Lyles--enclosed money to discharge Washington's bond to Mr. Lund Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington discovers that it is more profitable to sell wheat after being ground into flour--Sally Green is cautioned against dealing with Washington's Negroes--grubbing--leaving clumps of trees when clearing--corn will be much better than if growing among single trees--wants the total account of all farms of the corn--wants sheds with brick foundation, at Dogue-run erected for the work horses, oxen, etc.--will send four or five bushels of clover seed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProblems with the bond to Mr. Lund Washington--Mr. John Mercer--Mr. Randolph--asks not to have any more smith's work done there in the future--wages due soon--prices of flour (super-fine and fine)--crop of fodder has been great--should have a great deal of hay for sale--feeding of Washington's stock--potatoes and turnips--experiment with fattening bullocks--punishing trespassers on Washington's four mile run tract--progress on the new race at the mill--James Donaldson--treatment of visitors--use of wine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInstructs Lear to look in trunks at Mount Vernon for papers concerning the Potomac Company. Supports pushing forward navigation of river, seeks opinion of English engineer [William] Weston, also may consult [Richard] Claiborne's engineer. Acknowledges the opposition to Potomac Company plans.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eClearing ground for next year--asks if it would be better to have it well grubbed rather than cleaning the ground thoroughly--treatment of other like fields--No. 6 at Muddy hole--corn holes at the Mansion--orchards--directions on fences surrounding corn--clearing of woods--crop rotation--hopes Allison turns out well--possibly who Crow spent much of his time--erecting shed for the cattle by the new barn at Union farm--new sheds at Dogue-run--gathering thorn berries--Oneil quarrying stone at Mt. Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTotal amount of corn crop is 1639 barrels--stock gets 22 barrels per week--14 barrels weekly to the Negroes--totalling 233 barrels more than is made--it is from corn and wheat that Washington expects to pay overseers' wages and everything that needs to be bought--asks about the amount of oats that have been threshed--quantity of potatoes compared with that of corn to determine cultivation for next year--wants to hasten the manufacturing of all wheat due to the price increase--asks about the completion of the mill race--repairing the barn at Muddy hole--before the new barn at River farm is undertaken--brick foundations for the sheds at Dogue-run--is glad to hear so good account of Donaldson--spinning of wool--clean and dirty--allowance of provision for gardener and his wife--Peter--Mr. Lear of George Town--Col. Fitzgerald.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington forwards some papers to Lear relative to the Potomac River. He includes a drawing by a Mr. Claiborn describing a new method of lowering and raising boats without locks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFencing the ground at the Mansion house for corn--rotations for Dogue-run, Muddy hole and River farms--putting oats and clover in the ground where buck wheat grew this year--leaving two or three clumps of trees when clearing the wood at No. 5 at Dogue-run--for the purpose of shade and ornament--importance of reviewing old letters--carpenters preparing frames, shingles, etc., for putting in more dormant windows in the back of the stables at Mansion house--Washington hopes that with favorable weather the fall plowing is in great forwardness--house Frank and Lucy being idle when not at their specific tasks--cucumber tree--Mrs. Washington sending a present to the gardener's wife--death of Austin--Mrs. Stiles sending his Mare and all his things to Mt. Vernon--shrubs sustaning injury from the deer--preserving the pork--old Butler--honey locust seed--Doll at the ferry--price of flour in Philadelphia still at ten dollars a barrel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComments on Pearce's health--hopes that all the oat grounds will be in good order for early seeding--allotment of oats for Washington's horses when he comes to Mt. Vernon--asks about a fallen chimney that injured some Negro children--Doll at the ferry--ableness to work--rotation of crops at Dogue-run--asks about two plows that were sent to Mt. Vernon earlier--asks if they have been used yet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFall in prices of wheat and flour--inclosure for corn at the Mansion house--other fences and gates--Washington's plans for the two sheds at Dogue-run--Irish potatoes--will send a bushel and a half of clean honey locust seed--directions for these--French Will--Washington's supposed promised of freedom after seven years of service--Dick at Dogue-run.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDespite probable increase in value of lands because of great immigration, Washington has decided to sell his lands west of Allegheny mountains due to troubles with tenants and collecting rent--he gives Shreve first choice at land in Fayette County [Pa.] on which he now lives--specifies terms--if nothing is decided by the end of February, Washington will feel free to sell land Shreve is on to another.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington discusses discrepency with Miller's receipt--price of flour fell before Washington's was made ready for the market--wheat crop over all the U.S. was extremely short--price should rise again before the warm weather--Doctor Stuart--Col. Ball--inquires about the treading floor in the new barn at Dogue-run--a general rule being of leaving either single trees or clumps--gardener is allowed a fifth of what is sold from the nursery--death of Bishop--providing victuals and clothing for Donaldson's son--Donaldson should teach Isaac and the boy Jem in the principles of implements--filling up gullies--French's Will--Washington not too concerned with hunting him up--only as an example--Broad Creek--Bladensburgh--upper Marlborough--procuring seeds for the gardener--St. Foin--Mr. Lear--furze seed--Cale or cole seed--asks if the ferry people will have the field at Mansion house for corn--rotation--Mr. Lund Washington--indebted for fish--Austin.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington sends her a copy of Jefferson's \"Notes of Virginia\" [Notes on the State of Virginia]--cannot find \"Dr. Franklin's Strictures on the abuse of the press\" among his remaining volumes of the Bee--he hopes to see her at dinner tomorrow.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCedar making a good hedge--cedar berries--proper season for removing cedar trees--had success when removing them in a deep frost--wants to experiment with keeping hogs in sties from pigs--death of old Betty.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Styles--Austin--Washington doubts that the little old field at the ferry could be got in order in time for oats and clover--use it for corn, wheat and clover--agrees with the arrangement of fields Nos. 1, 3, and 6 at Muddy hole--immediate profit is not so much an object with Washington as the restoration of worn out and gullied fields--old clover lot planted with potatoes--manure the bad parts--advertising the horse and jack--can stand at last year's rate's--wheat fields covered with a thin layer of snow--has enclosed garden seeds for Ehler.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSurveying the four mile run--Mr. [Lund] Washington and Mr. Terret--Moses Ball--likely Washington will have more than 100 bushels of oats to spare--had hoped for three to four thousand--hopes the price will be higher than half a crown by the end of April--transplanting young cedars--make hedges--preparing a seed--lucern--use of a heavy harrow with sharp teeth--linnen to cloath the negroes--proper care and attention given to the bacon--Smith--Old Butler--tedious execution of work by the carpenters--Betty.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington received Pearson's letter with 1st volume and part of 2nd of Memoirs of Academy of Arts and Sciences -- gives his thanks to members of the Academy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington has spoken to Mr. William Weston, an English engineer, about Weston's visiting the falls of the Potomac. Working \"on the Canal, between the Waters of Susquehanna \u0026amp; the Schuylkill [sic]\" Weston will be arriving via Baltimore. Washington regrets that it is too late for Weston to arrange to meet Lear at the confluence of the Shenendoah and the Potomac, as Lear had wished.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington was afraid the open weather (frost) would have injured the wheat--expenses of the estate covered by wheat--rolling the bad parts of a field--questions Pearce's surveying assessment of a plot--commiting a jack to the Eastern Shore--Mr. Charles Lee--Mr. Pearse Bailey--land property is rising fast in value--the number of emigrants--Col. Washington--oznabrigs--the Trial--Capt. Hand--high price of clover seed--scaley bark hiccory nut--Illinois nut--honey locust seed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSelling all the fish to one man is best--if Mr. Smith will give five shillings per one thousand for herring and twelve shilling in hundred for shad, Pearce had better enter into a written agreement with him--surveying the boundries--Mr. [Lund] Washington--cedar berries--oznabrigs--flax--Mr. Bayley--price of lands--especially those convenient to the federal city.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegarding some of Ball's land which he wants to sell to the government to build an arsenal--Col. Pickering thinks the price too high and situation too low down--Washington doesn't want to say anything more to the Secretary of War lest anyone think he is influenced by family connection--has never seen any such act passed by Virginia legislature as Ball mentioned in his letter of 19 December.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington expresses feelings of humility at praise of his work in Revolution and in the government--he gives all credit to \"the Great ruler of events\" and \"kind Providence.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWheat on the ground is in so unpromising a way--inquires to the look of the barley--roller--French's Paul--pains taken to apprehend and bring him to punishment--Dick--Betty Davis--Sarah, possibly a spinner at the Mansion, in childbed--purchase of one thousand yards of German oznabrigs--lucern seed to be had in Alexandria--new overseer at Mansion house--Allison--inquires about the price of flour in Alexandria--both superfine and fine are up again in Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOn the Sloop Harmony--Capt. Ellwood--Washington has sent 972 1/2 yards of oznabrigs--Mrs. Fanny Washington---Col. Gilpin--Washington has also included various seeds--some rare and valuable--turnips--chiccory--botany bay grass seeds--requests that the gardener use his utmost skill and care--cabbage--lucern--preparing for its arrival--Sammy is to supply the place of Bristol--Cyrus, a dower slave--the children of Daphne--Mr. Smith--one purchaser for the fish--Mrs. Fanny Washington, Dr. Stuart and Mr. Lund Washington--Gray--India hemp--Pair graffs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNew overseers are turning out well--Grove--Allison--Washington has received twenty pounds of lucern seed--eight pounds of lucern and the like quantity of clover mixed to the acre--grasses ought to be sown on clean and well prepared ground--Betty Davis and Pearce's having difficulty distinguishing between real and feigned sickness--Paul--Mr. Dulany--artichokes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Pierce Bailey--land on difficult run--inquiry of the new meadow at Dogue-run--affects of the winter weather on the growing grain, the grass and the fields which are to be sown and planted--Moses at the mill-- Tom and Ben--coopering--Gray--Isaac making ploughs--Donaldson--gardener attending to pease--an English gentleman, named Strickland--red wine and madeira--Mrs. Fanny Washington--porter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCarter Ben at the River farm, laid up many weeks--potatoe plan experiment--impediments from the weather in sowing oats--winter grain should now show its spring appearance--roller-cutting small grain before it is suffered to get too ripe--honey locust seed--advertising of Paul.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington does not expect to be at Mt. Vernon by Sunday--the roads through Maryland are impassible and business in the federal city has detained him--injured parts of meadow should be resown--if that, or the other meadows, were once well taken with timothy, floods would not wash of[f] the soil.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Calculation of the number of Bricks wanting for the Barn at River Farm\" --Bricks for barn at River Farm.  Sketch is for barn at Dogue Run Farm.  -total number of bricks for each section of the new barn--sketch of barn placement and surrounding grounds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGrain and grass have benefitted by the late rains--flour in the mill is to be inspected--poor prices.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWheat and grass continue to mend--warm weather and rain--also brought on oats--disposing of flour--midlings and ship stuff--Davenport--mill account for last year--the boy at the mill to go to the garden at Mansion house--two deaths in the family--one of them a young fellow--McKoy--Green--Davis--fence at Dogue-run to enclose the barn--the number of bricks required for the barn in the Neck (River farm).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington has enclosed sketches of the barn to be built at River farm--2 inch planks of white oak for the threshing floor--1 inch and a quarter pine plank for the lower floor of the graineries--other directions for construction--Mr. Stuart and the making of bricks--asks of the character of the carpenter who built Mrs. Peak's barn--honey locust plants--speaks of a book which contains information on these--Pekan or Illinois nut-plants sent by a gentleman from Jamaica--Doctor Craik--Cooper Jack.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCrops in need of rain--plenty of rain in Philadelphia--need for bread in Europe will raise wheat prices--wants to plant a good many potatoes--buck wheat--white homony bean is very productive--corn--cutting the forward wheat in good season--Dr. Stuart-transplanting the honey locust--speaks of a disorder in the horses.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington encloses an advertisement which he plans to put in various gazettes and newspapers -- he confides in secrecy his plan to rent his farms \u0026amp; the dower slaves -- he may even interest associations in England or Scotland in farms through advertisements in gazettes -- the intermarriage of dower negroes with others and those on neighboring farms will cause affecting \u0026amp; trying consequences, so Washington cautions Stuart to make no mention of the plan for the present -- he doesn't care to rent farms to \"our country farmers\" because they wear out the land and little else -- he wants Stuart ask in confidence British merchants in Alexandria and Dumfries about the scheme -- Washington mentions Eliza (\"Betsy\") Custis's marriage and gives his evaluation of the groom, Mr. Thomas Law -- thinking of G.W.P. Custiss interests, Washington asks Stuart whether there might have been an erroneous division of negroes for Mr. Thomas Peter for his wife's (Martha Custis's) share.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDetails on the shingles--additional directions for the barn--removal of all the cabins at River and Union farms--wants to punish the thief who robbed the meat house at Mt. Vernon--Nathan suspected of this sort formerly--Postilion Joe has been caught in similar practices--Sam would not be restrained if he saw an opening to do the like.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington hopes that it rained at Mt. Vernon--insect--distemper among horses--selling hay in Alexandria--Mr. Halley--reducing a lot in Alexandria for an allay--enclosed a newspaper containing some ideas on the culture of potatoes--making them into bread--James Butler--the Academy in Alexandria--Rev. Mr. Muir.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed from George Washington to Tobias Lear, personal secretary of George Washington, regarding the purchase of bank shares on his behalf. Addressed on verso in holograph with intact seal and docket in Tobias Lear's writing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpeaks of rains which brought disasters--young mule killed--shells gathered for lime--filling between the logs of the cabins with clay--wheat--the scab--the rust--gullies at the Mansion house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington plans to come to Mt. Vernon about the middle of the month--dormant windows on each side of the pediment--front side of the stable--Donaldson--grain and hay--Davy's lost lambs--very suspicious appearance--he has some sly, cunning and roguish negroes under him--asks how Ben at the mill is employed--Ruth and Ben at the River farm--both Pearce and Groves are ill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington asks Lewis whether he has purchased any of the Berckley or Frederick leases--is he going to?--directs him to send money collected and names of persons as \"I am in want, and have only deprived myself of the use of it from the hope of its laying the foundation of a batter annuity; which my heavy expenditures very much need.\" \"Unless business should require my attendance at the Seat of government sooner it is probable I shall remain at this place until the end of September-\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses second wheat field at Davy's field on Dogue-run farm--directions for plowing-destruction by storms in GW's locale-chance for wheat next year in Davy's field is hurt by corn-plowing green buck wheat, then sowing wheat thereon immediately, for an experiment-collect money due for flour sold.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSaving sufficient clover seed--sowing wheat as soon as ground is in order--requests the length and breadth of the two pavements between the steps of the middle door and those of the end doors of the Mansion house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrequent and hard rains--effect on the forward corn--all the wheats and oats are in--Washington wishes the hay was in also--Donaldson is leaving--requests that Pearce hire the carpenter recommended by Col. William Washington (Washington's nephew)--John Neale can have Donaldson's house and garden.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlowing Davy's field at Dogue-run--clover being well turned in by good plows and good plowmen--same with the buck wheat--taking the worker force and applying it to another farm that is ready for plowing--barley--Washington asks about the wheat which has already been threshed--asks Pearce to send two bushels of the early wheat to him--Mr. Kitt--900 bushels of oats for sale--Pearce has sold 300--overseers for Union and Dogue-run farms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiss Betsy Custis--an enclosed letter for her--a cover letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSowing wheat in ground that is not ready for its reception--sowing the lot by the spring, where potatoes are growing, with lucern--abuse of plows--checked by the overseers--constant repair by Isaac--character of Mr. Neale.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePearce has recommenced seeding--more favorable weather--all the wheat, sowed by the middle of the month, should be in the ground in good season--Washington fears that Davy's field, at Dogue-run, was too wet to sow--such land as [his], when plowed wet, always bakes hard--expects to set out in two or three days for Mt. Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington asks Page's advice on what should be done about renting or selling land and in working with the writer of a letter Washington encloses--desires to sell share in Dismal Swamp--it is more expensive than productive. This draft written in the hand of secretary Bartholomew Dandridge, with additions by Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePostilion Joe--Washington does not expect to reach Philadelphia before Tuesday afternoon--wheat would be a heavy loss should the weavil get into it--let no time be lost in getting it out of the straw and ground up as fast as the mill is able to do it--take the corn out of the field as soon as it can be safely done--gathering white thorn berries--the sooner the potatoes are up and secured the better--trimming the Lombardy Poplar and the Yellow Willow.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePearce had been sick, but has since recovered--fly is found in the wheat--expresses disappointment with the Englishman overseer--a certificate for Donaldson--hedging--Washington suspects that Pearce can have no dependence on the berry of the white thorn from his friend in Newcastle--after viewing the hedges from Christiana to Wilmington, Washington does not believe that a gallon of seed could be gathered--pamphlet on the subject of manures--death of the trusty old negro Jack--replacing him--Allison.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington wants to enclose all his crops with live fences--asks that Pearce attend to them with as much care as a field of Indian corn--wants to tend less ground--manure and cultivate the smaller quantity higher--English thorn--honey locust--cedar hedge--directions on hedging--Lombardy poplar--Capt. Ellwood--Mr. Hartshorn or Col. Gilpins--has sent 28 1/2 pounds of chiccory seed--directions for sowing--enclosed a small sketch showing the course of a new road--asks Pearce to urge the miller to grind the wheat as fast as he can--inquires about the look of the growing crops and if an overseer for Union farm has been acquired.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSickness among the negroes--diminishing prospect of a good crop of corn--breaking up the fields for the ensuing crop--preparing the shelters--for the horses at River farm--asks about Neale--list of work for the carpenters--Isaac and Joe--enclosed copy of the invoices of the oznabrigs and blankets--seine twine--payment of Pearce and the overseers--Peter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington says he knows nothing further on subject of extract on other side [which is not on our copy]--asks Morris to let him know what answer to give Commissioners of Federal City--\"Their credit I know has been stretched to its utmost limits in order to keep the wheels moving even in the slow \u0026amp; unprofitable manner in which they have turned.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMaterials for hedging--cedar berries--explains his opinion of tilling less land and increasing the quality of the crops--manure--growing grain looks well--hogs put up for porke.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe sickness at Mt. Vernon is abating-tells Pearce to encourage Cyrus to persevere-he is to use money from last year's flour and corn to pay any debts-good price for wheat in Philadelphia-seine twine-Peter choosing two more mules.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington fears Pearce is unwell--price of flour is good--Washington can buy twine in Philadelphia, but no vessel is bound for the Potomack before the river closes--gives some suggestions (including hiring the landing out) should Pearce not be able to get twine from Alexandria in time.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington introduces Capt. Myers to Lear--wants to know if Myers will be employed as engineer and superintendent for lock navigation by the Directors of the Potomac Company--Lear can determine whether his testimonials as architect and knowledge of locks, etc. is sufficient.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMemorandum in the hand of George Washington with dimensions of architecdtural details in and around the house -- piazza at west door: brick pavement between the tiles 5 feet 3 inches by 9 feet 6 inches; tiles are 12\" square; stone margin around them of 6\" on outer edge, 9\" on inner next the house. --gives measurements of windows in the new room; the Venetian window is given in exact detail; the two smaller (or end windows); the dimensions of the chimney in the new room in detail.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe Mount Vernon farm manager, William Pearce, sends President Washington a memorandum listing some of the room dimensions in the Mansion. Specifically, he includes \"The hight of the Rooms up staires \u0026amp; garrett; the blue room; room over the small dining room; the room the Marques Delafiat [Marquis de Lafayette] Lodged In; the Yellow room; garret rooms; garden gate; gate front of lawn; kitching [kitchen] garden gate; cellar windows.\" Docketed \"Dimentions [Dimensions] of the Rooms upstairs and the Gates and the cellar windows\". A second memorandum, \t\npossibly in the hand of Tobias Lear. Notes include - of the two sides; That side which fronts the grotto 31' long, distance between corners and window; length of window; hgt of window; the chimney side, height of door, width of wall between door and chimney, sides of chimneys, height of mantle piece; ends 23 ft. wide, doors \u0026amp; windows; list of dimensions. Third document included shows height of Mr. W.'s room, size of windows, upper windows west side of M[ansion] house, size of New Room chimney, the windows on west side of cellar. Autograph document, 2 page, in hand of William Pearce (?) docketed \"The Sizes of the windows \u0026amp; C.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePartially printed invitation from President of the United States to dine at 4 pm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePearce has met with a supply of twine in Alexandria--Washington is not disposed to sell his flour for anything less than it sells in Philadelphia--Davenport should hasten the grinding--suspects that his letter to Pearce must have been opened before it reached Mt. Vernon--by persons looking for bank and post notes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDavenport is ill--decline in price of flour--price of fish--fallen timbers to the Waggoners--honey locust--inquires of the standing of the winter grain--grubbing--new road--Allison--salary to Mr. Davis--Mr. Herbert--new race at the mill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpeaks of a certain letter that accompanies two parcels of rice--gives all the information respecting their cultivation--reminds Pearce to document the time and place of the rice being put into the ground.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSickness is prevelant among the people--inquires if the grain has been covered with snow--death of Davenport--search for a replacement--Ben at the mill is sick also--salary for Mr. Davis--Mr. Herbert.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePearce has listed Dower Negroes for Washington--asks for a list of all the remaining negroes on the estate--if a replacement for the miller cannot be had, the mill can be rented on advantages terms--hopes to determine the whole amount of last year's wheat--price--repairing the Mansion house--Washington will have Venetian blinds made--Dr. Stuart--Peter--Pearce is to aid Mrs. Davenport should she decide to move to Norfolk--mentions advertisement for determining the possibility of renting the farms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington encloses an advertisement which he plans to put in various gazettes and newspapers--he confides in secrecy his plan to rent his farms and the dower slaves--he may even interest associations in England or Scotland in farms through advertisements in gazettes--the intermarriage of dower negroes with others and those on neighboring farms will cause affecting and trying consequences, so Washington cautions Stuart to make no mention of the plan for the present--he doesn't care to rent farms to \"our country farmers\" because they wear out the land and little else--he wants Stuart to ask in confidence British merchants in Alexandria and Dumfries about the scheme--Washington mentions Eliza (\"Betsy\") Custis's marriage and gives his evaluation of the groom, Mr. Thomas Law--thinking of G.W.P. Custis's interests, Washington asks Stuart whether there might have been an erroneous division of negroes for Mr. Thomas Peter for his wife's (Martha Custis's) share .\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOn February 10, 1796, upon learning of his eldest step-granddaughter's engagement to Thomas Law, George Washington writes this letter of congratulations to him. Washington's fatherly interest in the betrothal of Eliza \"Betsey\" Parke Custis is apparent. He expresses surprise, gives his blessing, and invites the couple to visit Philadelphia after the ceremony. Thomas Law earned his fortune in India and met Washington's step-granddaughter shortly after his arrival in America. The couple was married the following month, on March 21, 1796.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington is under no apprehension of falling price of flour--wishes to rent the mill after the current crop of wheat is manufactured--250 dollars is not sufficient rent--Mr. Digges--Col. Fitzgerald--tenants near Mrs. French's must pay more than 20/. rent for every acre of tillable land--printer in Alexandria does not have enough types for the advertisement--repairs to the north end of the Mansion--Caesar has been absent six days--renting the farms--Pearce is entertaining doubts of remaining another year.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington has sent by Capt. Hand, a cask of clove seed and a small box of Apple graffs--apples are of a most extraordinary size--purchasing shares in the Bank of Alexandria.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScarcity of corn and its high price--new ground at Mansion house--trimming the trees--price of flour and calculations when to sell--renting the mill--100 pounds per year would fall far short--Mrs. French--frost and the look of the winter grain--Allison--Col. Ball--Mr. Robert Lewis--sending out the jacks--Thomas Allison--winter has been open and mild-selling hay.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresident Washington presents a small color minature bust portrait of himself by the Marchioness de Brehan, with his compliments, to Anne Willing Bingham, the wife of Senator William Bingham. \"Not for the representation.--Not for the value;-- but as the production of a fair hand the offering is made and the acceptan[ce] of it is requested.--\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter regarding plantation management.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOn the Commerce, Washington will send eight bushels of field pea, chiccory and eight bushels of winter vetch--directions for the cultivation--wind blowing down trees--selling the flour--Mr. Minor has recommended a Mr. Darnes as a tenant--Mr. Gill and renting the mill--inquires of the dimensions and details on the chimney in the new room at the Mansion.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Pearce of Sarah Green's distress--if she is in real distress, Pearce should afford her some relief--do not send her money--Washington suspects she may be rigging herself rather than obtaining necessaries for her family--if she cannot support her children, she should bind them to good masters and mistresses who will teach them a trade.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Lear--price of Pease (flour) due to European accounts--Mr. Smith--tells Pearce to sell all wheat including midlings and ship stuff--high winds destroying the fences--renting jacks--Peter--Mr. Lewis--hopes the gardener tried the apples graffs--bad season at the fishery.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington to his nephew, Robert Lewis regarding his method of collecting rents. He also mentions that he tries to avoid litigation, when speaking of a land dispute between neighbors Ariss and McCormick and himself. He ends with a note about his \"Jack\" or donkey, explaining it was too late to send out for breeding this season.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMaria and Charles Washington are unwell--Dr. Craik--since the wheat crop was so bad, it would be unlucky to have also missed the best market for flour--asks Pearce to inquire to Mr. Christie of the character of Mr. Joseph Gallop and his brothers--renting River farm--repairs to the Mansion--Mr. Robert Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes his condolences on the death of Bassett's sister, Fanny Bassett Washington Lear--Tobias Lear recently met in Philadelphia with Washington--they discussed, and now Washington writes about, disposition of the children [of Fanny B. Washington and G.A. Washington]--Washington always intended to take Fayette under his care but now decided it better to keep Fanny's children together--final decision to be postponed \"until I bid adieu to public life\"--children are all now at Mount Vernon. [Tobias Lear's wife, Fanny Bassett Washington Lear, has died, leaving 3 children by her 1st husband G.A. Washington. These were Anna Maria, George Fayette and Charles Augustine Washington. Lear himself had one son, Benjamin Lincoln Lear by his first wife.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDrought continues--the prospect for good crops of small grains is unpromising--Washington wishes the loss in grain may be made up in fishing--fall in the price of flour--Mr. Robert Lewis--Mr. Hughes--Joseph Gallop--renting River farm--inquires of the prospect of fruit--lucern seed--chiccory and clover--Maria and Charles have got well again.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington sends invoice and bill of lading \"for the long expected Seeds (which by the bye have cost me at least four times as much as I expected).\" Requests Lear to forward the seeds to his Mount Vernon manager William Pearce, \"the season for sowing the Peas and succory being already far advanced.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBetween April and May of 1796, George Washington exchanged letters with Virginia statesman Edward Carrington about the context and expectations set forth by the Constitution. After much political debate, the Jay treaty had been approved by the Senate, but the House of Representatives was withholding funding. John Adams and Thomas Jefferson were setting the stage for the next presidential election and it was a time of intense discussions about politics and the public good. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eUnderstanding that these discussions were an important step in the relationship between the government and the citizens, Washington wrote to Carrington explaining his perspective on these issues: \"Whatever my own opinion may be on this, or any other subject, interesting to the Community at large, it always has been, and will continue to be, my earnest desire to learn, and to comply, as far as is consistent, with the public sentiment; but it is on great occasions only, and after time has been given for cool and deliberate reflection, that the real voice of the people can be known.\"\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWashington reflected on the fact that the current debates were not about the Treaty itself, but whether or not there should be a treaty. He wrote a similar letter to Maryland statesman, Charles Carroll on the same day.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington will give the application of Mr. Thomas Freeman the same impartial consideration as other applicants for job of surveyor of western boundaries under new treaties--he mentions the election of Mr. Thomas Sprigg as representative from Maryland--Washington makes a lengthy discussion of opposition in House of Representatives to the Jay Treaty--he opines that the country must stay out of European wars in order first to build up its strength and become a 1st rate power.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDrought still continues--has had good rain in Philadelphia--grain and grass in [those] parts look well--Pearce is near the completion of corn--planting--sowing peas and chiccory--winter vetch carefully preserved until Autumn--depreciation of flour price--result of House of Representatives--Mr. Robert Lewis--Messers Bennett and Watts--Washington has sent two dozen Windsor chairs for the new room.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRain has fallen, but cold and drying winds have reduced its effect--frosts injuring the fruit--clover seed perished as a result of the drought--need for the crop and high price of seed--constructing a lane at Dogue-run next to the overseer's house--receipts for fish--an account kept of the times the Coach Mares go the jacks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington is glad to hear that Pearce has sold all the flour--more rain in Philadelphia than at Mt. Vernon--getting supplied with good rams--Mr. Gough--Mr. Darnes--Davis raising the walls of the barn at River farm--repairing the house in the upper garden, called the School house--Paschal is reported sick six days in the week.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWeather has been seasonable of late, however, the grain and grass have received--transplanting cedar--damage of the family piece of Marquis de la Fayette, sustained as a result of the sun--Peter--the well house from the Mansion has been carried to Union farm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInterest in the progress toward creating the new Federal City. Refers to the duties of 3 commissioners who were appointed by the Continental Congress--Thomas Johnson, Daniel Carroll and David Stewart.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA pipe of wine and a box of tea sent from Philadelphia--Windsor chairs--Mr. Aimes traveling to the federal city--Mr. Lear will show him the way to Mt. Vernon--inquires of Maria and the two boys--early wheat and other small grains, peas and grasses--India hemp--expects to have many respectable visitors during his stay at Mt. Vernon, and hopes to find everything in good order.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIt is not likely that Washington will be at Mt. Vernon before the 20th--everything about the houses should be got in clean and nice order--Neal--Caroline--cleaning servants quarters--abundant supply of meat--inquires of the venetian blinds and the dormant windows in the stables--insists that Pearce mention these and the like in his reports--keep a sufficiency of oats for Washington's horses and those of his visitors--keep the grain and hay harvests from interfering with each other--Miss Nelly Custis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy in Washington's hand - Bond Matthew Ritchie to George Washington 1st June 1796 For payment of $8,820 with interest by Installments - viz. 3469.20 1st June 1797 3292.80. 1 June 1798 and 3116.40. 1 June 1799. The original, of which this is a copy, was on the 22d. of January 1798 enclosed to the Honble. James Ross of Pittsburgh, to be deposited in the Bank of Pennsylvania for Collection agreeably to the tenor thereof - (Signed) G. Washington\".\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eBond to pay $17,000 if he fails to pay $3469.20 on June 1, [1797], $3292.80 on June 1, 1798, \u0026amp; $3116.40 on June 1, 1799.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSigned by Matthew Ritchie.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWitnessed by James Ross and John Ritchie.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eReceipted June 6, 1797 for $3,469.20 by G. Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes that since Anderson didn't answer many of his queries, nothing can be decided about his employment until Washington can see him, which will be at Mt. Vernon at end of month--Washington expected him to speak with candor about his qualifications, although he is \"sensible it is not a pleasant thing for any man to speak of himself\"--as Washington will reside on the estate from now on, much work will be taken off superintendant's shoulders--Washington describes the writing of the weekly farm reports, etc. that should take only a few hours each week--he sees no need for assistant--Fredericksburg mails made up every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday evening.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWeather has been extremely wet--seeding must have gone slowly--Washington Custis writes that Mr. Stuart was very ill of a fever--Scoon--Violet--Cash--weavil is very much in Stuart's wheat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington wishes that the wheat be sown as soon as possible--Mr. Lewis--sowing the winter vetch in proper season--rape seed--inquires if Pearce received any benefit from Dr. Perkin's metallic application--search for new overseers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Impending trip to Philadelphia. Requests house be ready, especially painting done. George and Martha have been ill with colds. Mrs. Stuart was very ill, now better.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCyrus--Mr. Frestal and Mr. Lafayette--Mrs. Washington--some butter left in the cellar and some beef in a tub--James--Pearce is to clean out Washington's study and get their baggage and James on the first vessel bound for Philadelphia--Pearce's family is moving to the Mansion house--Dinah--Mr. Blagden to examine the quarry--mules for Washington's carriage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames Wilkes--Mr. Law--Mr. Alexander Smith is not able to take up his note--Pearce is to make arrangements for Smith's repaying, including interest from the time the note comes due--security of payment--Richmond made an example for the robbery he committed--severe drought--difficulty with wheat--quarters at River and Muddy-hole farms--venetian blinds--dimensions of the window frames.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eForwarded William A. Washington's letters to Mr. Philips of Andover and sends him the answers--received in years past from Sir Isaac Heard, Garter and principal king at arms, the (Washington) armorial--George Washington at the time sent him his best knowledge of Washington progenitors since their arrival in America--gave all information he possessed on subject, but knows nothing of Lawrence Washington's descendants--asks William A. Washington to give any help he can, from old papers he might have and inscriptions on tombs at old family vault at Bridge-Creek, part William's estate--\"Although I have not the least solicitude to trace our Ancestry, yet as this Gentleman (Heard) appears to interest himself in the research common civility requires that he should obtain the aids he asks ...\".  Includes letterpress copy\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDrought continues--Egyptian wheat--causey--new road--Davy and Mr. [James] Anderson--scarcity of oznabrigs in Alexandria--paints and oils--Mr. Lear--Mr. Alexander Smith--Pearce is to measure Mrs. Washington's Bed Chamber--dimensions of the chimney in the new dining room--Peter--wants the size of the blue room.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegarding Maria Washington, Lear's step-daughter. Washington asks Lear to set a date with Mr. Van Vleck, principal of a school for young ladies in Bethlehem, Penn., for Maria's arrival at the school. Wn. proposes that \"... if we were to reduce our cultivation [of wheat] ... to half the present quantity, and manure and till that half well ... our profits would be greater while the other half would be improving.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Lear-Mr. Smith's debt is to stand upon the security Pearce has placed it-inquires of the look of the winter grain and vetches--the yield of the wheat and corn-Pearce has recovered eleven dollars of James Kirk's money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes that he received no letter from Pearce which leads him to conclude that something more than common has happened--on board of Capt. Ellwood are oil, paint and oznabrigs--directions for distributing and cutting oznabrigs--dependence of the gardener's wife and Allison's wife-planting shrubs--Mr. Anderson--Washington expresses his wishes to have an icehouse prepared when ice forms--hopes Frank has taken care of the tarriers [terriers]--female in heat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWheat is beginning to heat--floor of the barn at Dogue-run has already given way--Pearce must kill and salt the pork before he leaves--also, tend to the ice house--Mr. Anderson--trimming trees--Mr. Smith--Gray the weaver--hopes the shelters for the cattle are up--Mr. Craik--Clark, an overseer prospect--Washington will send a certificate of his satisfaction in Pearce's services as a manager.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLack of rain--Mr. Alexander Smith--Mr. Lear--the ground, where ivy and wild honey suckle are to be planted, is not to be plowed beforehand--Frank, Hercules, and Cyrus--Allison--Washington is displeased with his conduct--would like the new road completed before spring--Mr. Neal continues indisposed and the carpenters do nothing--Sall, Mima and Dick are regularly returned sick--Mr. Anderson expects to arrive by the 27th--clover grass seeds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePearce's conduct during his three years has given Washington entire satisfaction--reluctantly parts with him, on account of a rheumatic affection--knowledge in farming and mode of managing [GW's] business--Washington has great confidence in Pearce's honesty, sobriety, industry and skill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington acknowledges the General Assembly's vote of thanks--he declares that his \"highest ambition has been, by faithfully and zealously serving my country to the utmost of my abilities, in all the public employments of my life, to merit the approbation of my fellow citizens.\"--he now looks forward to his return to \"private occupation in the shades of rural retirement.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes a long letter to his new manager--he has received Anderson's letter and reports--intends separating old and new cattle, etc.--approves killing old bulls--\"... it has always been my custom to supply [my table] with the best [meat]\"--permission to purchase hogs and cattle--distillery, \"the place for, and means of conducting it, is left entirely to yourself\"--cutting down trees in front of house--\"I never expected that that ground [in front of house] would give corn in proportion to the labour I meant to bestow on it--the primary objects of the cultivation are to cleanse it thoroughly of the undergrowth, and to lay it down (as mentioned in my Memorandums) to grass for Pasture, or pleasure grounds, and in order that it may be well worked and prepared for these ...\"--don't finish new road at sacrifice of crops--mill race--wants ditch and fence along this road from Mansion House enclosure to Muddy Hole to be woodland pasture for brood mares--barn floor at Dogue Run--new mill race will avoid high land, which caused leak--boats and seines to be put in order for fishing season--iron for wheel bands--raising turnips, especially Swedish--potatoes--rotation of crops--potatoes planted between corn rows--evaluation of Mr. Pearce's work--filling ice house--fear of fire at Mount Vernon, \"there is nothing that fills my mind with more apprehension when I am from home\"--encloses grape seeds and eggs of silkworm to give gardener--Mrs. Washington requests to pay particular attention to the [Bacon (?)].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning a troublesome set of false teeth that Washington was returning for repair.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes detailed instructions about the management of his farms--he has received Anderson's reports and inventory--approves placement of distillery at mill as temporary measure--discusses a new road--the dry well in cellar at north end of house to be filled with ice, leaving it open--it melted before, because it was not done correctly--pork is kept there now--he sends new red clover seed discovered by farmer in Jerseys, also potato seeds--Washington will write Landon Carter about sending peas--Anderson should exercise his own judgment on cutting back thorn hedges to thicken them--Washington mentions that Anderson's inventory indicates the loss of a large boat, which would be the second of his fishing boats to have gone missing--he notes in the Alexandria store accounts the great number of spades, etc., carpenters tools, charged to him, and he fears embezzlement--things are to be bought from merchants only on written order from Anderson, as was done in the past--ends by asking Anderson how the grain and vetch are doing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes his thanks for Carter's answers to queries--he will respond when he is not so \"occupied with the duties of my public station\"--he asks Carter to let manager, James Anderson, know whether he can get 30 bushels of peas from him, as soon as possible, because Washington always likes to have his seed on hand before he begins to prepare the ground--Washington will pay Carter as soon as delivered.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington sells his presidential horses to Elizabeth Powel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington acknowledges receipt of Andersons reports \u0026amp; letter -- Andersons opinion of the overseers is no doubt correct, and \"if the Negroes will not do their duty by fair means, they must be compelled to do it\" -- despite Washingtons policy of feeding, clothing, and caring for the slaves, they will try to shirk their work with feigned sickness especially after night walking, and must be examined promptly when claiming sickness.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes to ask Carter to inform James Anderson when peas will be delivered--he affirms Anderson's suggestion that Carter send the order by wagon to the Potomac where Washington's boat can carry it to Mount Vernon--the roads from Stafford Court House to Occoquon are in terrible shape, making this plan the most expedient--Washington will, of course, pay for the use of Carter's wagon--the matter rests between Carter and Anderson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes that he had received Anderson's letter with reports--as \"the public business presses me\" and as he expects to be at Mount Vernon shortly, he tells Anderson to carry on--enclosed is a letter from Landon Carter about peas he is to furnish, but as it is unintelligible to Washington, he also encloses his reply to Carter so Anderson can read about the transportation plans and forward the letter--Washington adds a comment about wheat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes that he sends the purchased coach horses to her--he hopes they will be treated well as they have been by him--\"as taking formal leave is not among the most pleasant circumstances of one's life\" he bids her adieu by letter until they see each other at Mt. Vernon--his remaining time in city will be taken up in packing--Nelly and Mrs. Washington join him in saying farewell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington's receipt to Powel for $1000 paid upon delivery to her of his \"Town Coach horses\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington responds to Powel's letter teasing him about finding Martha Washington's letters in the writing desk [see letter Elizabeth Powel to George Washington, Mar. 11, 1797]--\"But admitting that they had fallen into more inquisitive hands, the correspondence would, I am persuaded, have been found to be more fraught with expressions of friendship, than of enamoured love, and consequently, if the ideas of the possessor of them, with respect to the latter passion, should have been of the Romantic order to have given them the warmth, which was not inherent, they might have been committed to the flames.\"--he hopes to see Powel in Virginia--gives her names of recommended taverns and inns and distances from Philadelphia to Mt. Vernon--roads in fairly good shape--much repair work to do around Mt. Vernon, \"we are like the beginners of a new establishment, having everything in a manner to do.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Receipt for £200 Virginia Currency, part payment for 400 acres of land in Gloucester County, the land Washington had purchased from Mr. John Dandridge, Aug. 1, 1789; land to be conveyed to George Ball when he pays £300 more in cash and executes a mortgage for two additional payments, totaling £800. Interest 6% per annum. Signed by George Washington. Memorandum: first payment £3 short, signed George Ball. Second payment to be made before April 10, 1798--signed by Washington and Ball. Under date 1805 Nov. 3, George Ball gives permission for sale and transfer of land by George Washington's executors to Burwell Bassett. Witnessed by Wm. Wirt.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington thanks Howard for inquiring of Henry Gough the price of cattle. GW thinks the price of $200 for \"a bull calf of nine months old\" too high. However, he will ask his manager if \"a calf of this Spring\" is worth $100, he may consider pursuing it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of pictures with their dimensions:Cupid's pastime, Sunrising, Do setting, the Cottage, The Herdsman, Young Herdsmn, the Flight, Evening, Morning, Nymphs Bathg, the Storm, The good Sqr, four Gibralter pictures, Jones and Pearson, Quebec \u0026amp; dervelast, Prospects, four of them, Thunderstorm, Storm with lights, Moonlight, A Storm, Davis's Streights, The Greenland Fishery, Hunting piece, Portrait of Dogs, Foundg Hospital, From a Picture, 2 landscapes.  Reverse side contains instructions for white-washing the garret rooms, painting three of them and the cupulo and roof, painting the Piazza outside and inside, above and below.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington presents Mrs. Robert Morris with the lustre which hung in the large drawing room in Philadelphia--it came by mistake to Alexandria--he had left the furniture in the two largest rooms of the house they were renting from the Morris family in case President Adams wanted it--parts of it Washington intended to sell, parts to dispose of in other ways--but except for the pictures, he left it all and offered it to Adams for \"reduced prices\"--Adams declined and it was left for Mr. Lear and Mr. Dandridge to dispose of them--this explains why the lustre was packed up and sent to Alexandria--Washington sends it back unopened and hopes it will be received without injury--he sends his regards to Bishop White [her brother]--Nelly Custis and her brother [G.W.P. Custis] are in the Federal City.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDated at the top, the list of 11 suits includes: \"1 Full Suit of Regimentals;\" ditto half; and suits of Spanish cloth; olive colour; dark brown; lighter brown; half mourning; raven grey; black; then under the heading \"Velvet - Silk - \u0026amp; Cassimer\" 1 full Suit – Velvet, 1 Uncut.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to James McAlpin, tailor in Philadelphia, regarding an order for clothes and a delinquent order for nankeens. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel. Note on panel, 'By Mr. Custis'\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePostmarked by hand \"Alex 22 May,\" franked by Washington, excellent black seal with Washington's family seal imprinted, Washington's watermark (incomplete).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWriting to his agent in Philadelphia, Washington asks him to inform John Aitken, Philadelphia cabinetmaker, that no keys came for the secretary (writing desk) and the side table [sideboard].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington expresses his opinions on Anderson's \"Memorial\" to him on proposed plan of work at Mt. Vernon -- agrees substantially with his principles for conducting the different farms \u0026amp; modes of carrying them into effect\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington expresses his opinions on Anderson's \"Memorial\" to him on proposed plan of work at Mt. Vernon--agrees substantially with his principles for conducting the different farms and modes of carrying them into effect--some minor modifications may be necessary--overseers don't need to know anything except to obey orders without question--comments on specifics in Anderson's Memorial--grass and oat fields at Mt. Vernon--farm and woodland pastures--\"Although there will be little or no cultivation at the Mansion House after the year 1798, yet keeping up the fences - getting fuel and performing other multifarious jobs\" make it difficult to predict force necessary to work it--grass at River Farm--Muddy Hole, Dogue Run, Union Farm turned more to meadows--wishes new mill race to be completed because he wishes to keep mill busy through the season by purchasing wheat to grind--approves Anderson's plan of a distillery to make profit, and will put carpenters to it as soon as possible--is not inclined to place Anderson's compensation for running the distillery and other business on footing Anderson suggests [Washington and Anderson to share the profits from distillery] but prefers to pay a standing wage--Washington gives his reasons, and will pay £140 to him and if he establishes the distillery which answers purposes, he will increase the salary in appreciation--will also hire a clerk if necessary--but if River Farm is rented, won't increase his wages at all--no overseer necessary for Mansion House, Will can do the work--Washington doesn't want one overseer overlooking both Union and Dogue Run because he has \"always found, however, that Negroes will either idle or slight their work if they are not closely attended to.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from George Washington to James McAlpin, his tailor in Philadelphia, regarding payment for clothing made for George Washington Parke Custis. Washington instructs McAlpin to contact Clement Biddle, his agent in Philadelphia, to receive payment. Washington then addresses the issue of an escaped indentured servant named John Cline, stating, 'it was always my intention to have given him his freedom (as I did by the other servants under similar circumstances) when I retired from Public life had he remained with me'. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks if there is anyone Pearce can recommend as an overseer of Union farm--the dairies and fowls being attended by the overseer's wife--Washington hopes Pearce's crops have been good--his are as good as can be expected--hessian fly--inquires to the possibility of purchasing 3 or 4 hundred bushels of rye in Pearce's neighborhood.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington extends an invitation to Bushrod and wife. Will send a chariot to Colchester to meet them. Will not expect them for dinner which is at 3 O'Clock. With Mrs. Washington (Martha) he extends his best regards and compliments to Col. Blackburn \u0026amp; family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes that Rufus King, the American Minister in London, had the decree of Virginia's High Court of Chancery published in London Gazette for 2 successive months--King sent copies of the paper to Washington, who forwards one to Bushrod and quotes from King's letter about publishing the decree.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington commiserates with Lewis over his runaway slave (\"the loss of your Servant\") -- this will become more frequent -- \"I wish from my Soul that the Legislature of this State could see the policy of the gradual abolition of Slavery. It might prevt. much future mischief.\" -- writes about Lewis coming to make his home at Mt. Vernon -- Lewis will be treated as a member of the family, and not paid -- his duties will be to entertain guests and visitors after the Washington retires to bed or study, \u0026amp; also to record a few papers at times -- Lewis can take advantage of his library (\"I have a great many instructive Books, on many subjects, as well as amusing ones\") -- he can perhaps also gain some knowledge from observing management of the farms by Anderson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscussion of William Pearce's employment at Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript Architectural Plan of a room in the garret of Mount Vernon sent from George Washington to Clement Biddle when purchasing a stove for the room.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotes and measured drawing in Washington's hand, specifying how a stove could be installed in a corner of one of the garret or attic bedrooms at Mount Vernon. Drawn at \"a scale of a foot to an inch\" Washington remarks that \"every part of it may be exactly measured and perfectly understood by any workman.\" While not dated (but on paper watermarked 1795, and therefore possibly as early as that), the drawing appears to be either a draft or Washington's file copy of a similar plan sent to Clement Biddle on 15 September 1797, cf. RM-1122.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes to Biddle to note that the picture frames arrived unbroken--asks Biddle to send 4 gilt frames without glass for paintings, giving measurements for these--also gives corrected dimensions for stove ordered earlier--encloses autograph plan of the room for which it is intended [see drawing under same date]--the new quarter's interest on his certificates will pay for these things--asks Biddle to insert enclosed advertisement, and to send the history of the United States by author unknown but \"which contains Nos. 5 and 6 alluded to in Col. Hamilton's late pamphlet\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington sends this letter to Lafayette by his son--he expresses sympathy for Lafayette's sufferings, and joy at hearing of his release from prison--he explains why G.W. Lafayette did not come to live with him immediately on his arrival in America, the \"delicate and responsible situation in which I stood as a public officer\"--young Lafayette's conduct has been exemplary--filial affection made him impatient to return to France as soon as he heard of his father's release--Mr. Felix Frestel has been like a father to the boy--Lafayette has never stood higher in the affection of the people of America--Washington writes \"I have once more retreated to the shades of my own Vine and Fig tree, where I shall remain with best vows for the prosperity of that country for whose happiness I have toiled many years , to establish its Independence—Constitution—\u0026amp; Laws—and for the good of mankind in general, until the days of my sojournment, which cannot be many, are accomplished.\"--young George will tell Lafayette of affairs in America and politics.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes that he will write to Bushrod Washington for papers mentioned in her memorandum--says that \"Having had as little to do with Lawyers as any man of my age I pretend not to be a competent judge of\" the lawyer Swan's claims--claims not to know much about the case at hand [a suit being brought by heirs of Simon Pearson against George Washington, Triplett and others who purchased land from Pearson in 1763; Washington later selling his portion to Lund Washington to make up part of Hayfield farm where Elizabeth resided] but shares what he knows of the merits, possible expense, and prospects of the matter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes to Bushrod about the suit of Thomas Pearson, heir entail to his brother Simon Pearson for lands sold by latter to George Washington, William Triplett, and George Johnson--Washington had later sold his portion to Lund Washington, making it part of the Hayfield farm now occupied by Lund's widow Elizabeth--the suit is founded on some supposed irregularity in last proceedings of the time--Washington asks Bushrod's opinion on certain points of the case.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington's letter to William Stoy references medical treatment requested for Christopher, Washington's body servant, who had been bitten by a dog with rabies.  Stoy was a minister of the German Reformed Church in Lebanon, Pennsylvania.  He discovered a \"cure\" for hydrophobia and Stoy's Drops, a popular cure-all medicine. Celebrated for curing person bit by 'Mad animals,' Stoy successfully treats Christopher.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington inquires about the character, etc. of a Mrs. Forbes living in Richmond, recommended by John Brooke to be housekeeper at Mt. Vernon--Mrs. Washington \"is exceedingly fatigued \u0026amp; distressed for want of a good housekeeper\"--mentions the Pearson suit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes McCarty a counter-proposal for a possible exchange of lands (5664 acres of McCarty's Sugar Land holdings in Loudoun County, Virginia, for 12,226 acres of Washington's on the Kanawha and Cole Rivers)--Washington makes a new proposition in the unsuccessful negotiation--he insists his lands on the Kanawha will become more valuable soon--a restored peace in Europe would increase immigration to America--Washington wants no legal difficulties resulting from any entail of McCarty's land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes that he has received Bushrod's letters and the copy of the deed to William Williams for 589 acres of land, but finds it \"singular\" that the writ docking entail of land cannot be located in the court records--he sends Bushrod further information from his own files to aid the further search in this matter of the Pearson suit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington agrees to high wages demanded by Mrs. Forbes, because of desperate need of a housekeeper at Mt. Vernon--asks Bushrod to make further enquiries concerning Mrs. Forbes and her habits, listing questions of interest--she will not eat at same table with the family, \"for if this was once admitted no line satisfactory to either party, perhaps, could be drawn thereafter\"--he wants Bushrod to ask Mrs. Forbes about hiring or buying a good Negro cook. Letterpress copy\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington agrees to high wages demanded by Mrs. Forbes, because of desperate need of a housekeeper at Mt. Vernon--asks Bushrod to make further enquiries concerning Mrs. Forbes and her habits, listing questions of interest--she will not eat at same table with the family, \"for if this was once admitted no line satisfactory to either party, perhaps, could be drawn thereafter\"--he wants Bushrod to ask Mrs. Forbes about hiring or buying a good Negro cook--the postscript (which is not in the letterpress copy, but present here) inquires about legal practices that could impinge on the Pearson suit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA printed bank check, completed in George Washingtons hand, made out to Gideon Worth in the amount of $103 and drawn on the Bank of Alexandria.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes of the order for the settlement of Colville estate, and Mr. Keith's queries regarding how to publish it--there is no word of Mrs. Forbes--Washington rehashes the correspondence regarding Mrs. Forbes and thinks that the conduct of Robert Brooke \"has been very ungenteel\" in not answering letters concerning Mrs. Forbes, unless the letters somehow miscarried.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington proposing that Mr. Parkinson lease one of his farms and agreeing to allow him to come over from England to see farm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes that Law's pointer shall be taken care of at Mt. Vernon until he sends for him--pleasing to hear that Maryland to aid \"important objects on this River\"; hopes Virginia legislature will too--returns letter from the Marquis Cornwallis and other recent enclosures from Law--\"To stand high in the estimation of so respectable a character as Lord Cornwallis is a circumstance which must be as pleasing as it is honourable to you.\"--the Washingtons are glad to hear Mrs. Law and child are well--\"we remain in statu quo\"--compliments of season.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTaxes due on Kanhawa County land. Requests General Lee's original deed of conveyance for Kentucky land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThree page letter written from Mount Vernon that shows Washington's frustration with his adopted grandson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes to White to thank him for passing on information about the memorial before Congress and debates concerning the \"disgraceful topic\" occupying House of Representatives [Representative Matthew Lyon's attack on Rep. Roger Griswold]--he decries party feuds--mentions trouble with France and how he had hoped they would unify Congress--asks White what the general opinion of Col. Monroe's \"view of the Conduct of the Executive of the United States\" is.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSome accounts have been sent to Washington, left from Pearce's time at Mt. Vernon--Mr. Lear--Messers Fosters and May--in craddling the wheat, Washington wishes to catch it in the hand--inquires of the possibility of obtaining someone on the Eastern Shore, who understands the business--scythes--Mr. Stuart.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington encloses an extract from Rev. Belknap in order to enlist the aid of Chase in answering the questions. Washington wants to encourage Belknap whom he believes to be a man of merit and scholarship.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington expresses his opinions on Anderson's \"Memorial\" to him on proposed plan of work at Mt. Vernon -- agrees substantially with his principles for conducting the different farms \u0026amp; modes of carrying them into effect -- some minor modifications may be necessary -- overseers don't need to know anything except to obey orders without question -- comments on specifics in Anderson's Memorial -- grass \u0026amp; oat fields at Mt. Vernon -- farm \u0026amp; woodland pastures -- \"Although there will be little or no cultivation at the Mansion House after the year 1798, yet keeping up the fences - getting fuel and performing other multifarious jobs\" make it difficult to predict force necessary to work it -- grass at River Farm -- Muddy Hole, Dogue Run, Union Farm turned more to meadows -- wishes new mill race to be completed because he wishes to keep mill busy through the season by purchasing wheat to grind -- approves Andersons plan of a distillery to make profit, and will put carpenters to it as soon as possible -- Washington is not inclined to place Andersons compensation for running the distillery \u0026amp; other business on footing Anderson suggests [Washington and Anderson to share the profits from distillery] but prefers to pay a standing wage -- Washington gives his reasons, and will pay £140 to him \u0026amp; if he establishes the distillery which answers purposes, he will increase the salary in appreciation -- will also hire a clerk if necessary -- but if River Farm is rented, won't increase his wages at all -- no overseer necessary for Mansion House, Will can do the work -- Washington doesn't want one overseer overlooking both Union and Dogue Run because he has \"always found, however, that Negroes will either idle or slight their work if they are not closely attended to.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes to his nephew about contracting for a supply of corn for his distillery at Mount Vernon; mentions his manager Mr. Anderson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses 3 tobacco notes--requests Peter to dispose of them \"in safe hands\" for what they will bring--60 or 120 days credit make little difference.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington responds to Adams on accepting the appointment of Lieutenant General and Commander in Chief of the American Armies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTransmit receipt for tobacco note sent by Peter--\"I am ignorant of the principles, on which I am called upon to pay for picking a Tenants tobacco; but presuming it was proper, I thank you for having done it\"--deposit tobacco in hands of Mr. Peter, \"your father\" to be disposed of by him--encloses postnote for $100, deduct what is owned him and return balance.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter, signed. George Washington writes to Rev. Jonathan Boucher includes one of Washington's most memorable quotes, his profession that \"Peace, with all the world is my sincere wish\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes that he prefers to take a chance on shipping tobacco to foreign markets rather than accept low prices in this country--he desires to know if any foreign bound ships in Georgetown will accept it on consignment, though, before making a final decision--\"I am gathering strength.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes that he intends to build 2 houses not far from Capital, but not as large as Francis imagined--he expects to complete them before Congress \"as I am never long in executing a measure I have once resolved on.\"--the plans are in the hands of Mr. White or Dr. Thornton, and Francis can decide himself how many boarders they will accommodate--there will be three flush stories in each building and garret rooms for servants--if these buildings will suit, they will be ready in time.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDated \"16th September 1798 at Night\" Washington writes that he is too busy to answer lengthy letters of remonstrance or complaints when a short conversation on the road or any of farms would be far more satisfactory--he will never hesitate to express opinion on his own affairs, and resents the implication that he will not listen to Anderson's criticisms and suggestions--gives instructions in planting of different farms--denies he suspects Anderson of unfairness in his accounts--Washington tells him not to buy wheat too fast but adjust it to the market for flour--he won't go into such lengthy correspondence again since he sees Anderson every day--Washington opines that he cannot open his lips to ask question of overseer or make suggestion without hurting Anderson's feelings--\"It must be obvious to yourself, that it is by my Rents, and the Sales of my lands that I have been enabled to get along \u0026amp; to support the expence of this house. The Farms do little more than support themselves, and those who overlook them.\"--Washington writes \"I will, once for all, Mr. Anderson, say (and I never profess what I do not feel) that I have an esteem, regard \u0026amp; friendship for you; but I shall repeat that this will never prevent me from expressing my mind fully and freely in all matters relative to my business.\"–he is also sorry Anderson's son has suddenly decided to quit, but hopes Anderson can quickly find a substitute for him at the distillery.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington's deer park declined while he was away serving as president. In 1792 he replaced its fence with a ha-ha or walled ditch, drawn here in black.  Six years later, he planned a new course for the ha-ha, represented by the dotted line following \"the natural shape of the hill.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe entire letter has to do with the financial problems of the Charles Washington's, and George Washington's offer of One Thousand dollars. Washington shows great displeasure in the families \"deplorable\" state of affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePres. Adams had just appointed the 36 year old nephew of Gen. Washington to the Supreme Court of the United States. Gen. Washington indicates his approval of Pres. Adams' choice as well as his awareness of the difficulties Bushrod can expect to encounter as Associate Justice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresident John Adams had just appointed Bushrod to the Supreme Court of the United States. George Washington indicates his approval of Adams' choice as well as his awareness of the difficulties Bushrod can expect to encounter as Associate Justice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFinal letter of response confirming that he had received the book \"Proofs of a Conspiracy\" by John Robison-a Baravarian member of the Illuminati. Washington reassures Snyder that he is aware of the Illuminati's objective to overturn ... \"all Government and all Religion ...\" but he does not believe these tenets were being propagated by the Freemasonry in America. Washington comments he has no time to read being preoccupied with Mt. Vernon repairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington congratulates the Carters on the anticipated birth of their 12th child. Washington has \"abundant reason to be thankful for my own recovery\" from a fever which \"deprived me of 20 lbs of my weight; which ... is nearly restored.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes that, despite what she had heard, he has not been suffering from the \"desolating fever\"--he dines at Mr. Willing's (Powel's brother) this day and will have tea with Powel afterward.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn the hand and signed by Tobias Lear or Alexander Hamilton, on Washington's watermarked paper. Washington writes in answer to the firm's letter of 24 October that he does not, as a rule, accept gifts such as their offered literary and miscellaneous paper--however because he does like to support such \"publications which may be useful \u0026amp; beneficial to our country\" he wishes to enter a subscription for it, if they will forward terms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn the hand of and signed \"G. Washington\" Tobias Lear or Alexander Hamilton, Washington writes that, as he has no experience with claims such as hers, he must refer her to Gov. Trumbull or members of Congress for information on how to go about applying for half pay due her on behalf of late father Col. John Durkee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes that he will breakfast with Mrs. Powel \"tomorrow at her usual hour, if named to him.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes his thanks to Powel for her help in selecting and securing presents for Washington's family members in Virginia--in particular, for the prints and for her offer to choose something handsome to present Eleanor P. Custis--he considers muslin the best gift--asks her to locate some memento for Mrs. Washington--and asks her \"to procure the second edition\" of the present which she intends for Eliza Law lest there be \"a contest ... in which an innocent Babe may become the victim of strife\"--he hopes to leave town Friday or Saturday, but will call on her before going.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes to Powel expressing his gratitude for the articles she sent and her assistance in selecting them--he encloses $75 in payment--he will deliver her letter to Mrs. [Eliza Custis] Law and give the doll to Eliza.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes to send a $500 check drawn on the Bank of Alexandria so Mr. Blagden can proceed laying in materials to build Washington's houses in the Federal City--he briefly describes a building he saw in Philadelphia like what he wants built and \"if this is not incongruous with the rules of architecture, I should be glad to have my two houses executed in this style.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes to Stuart that he was pleased to find in Philadelphia recently that so many \"Gentlemen of family fortune \u0026amp; high expectations\" seek commissions in army--this, and the vain attempt to keep him to any literary pursuits, gave Washington idea to get Washington Custis a commission as Cornet--he also has the conviction that if real danger threatened the country \"no young man ought to be an idle spectator of its defence;\"--this would also divert Custis's attention from thoughts of marriage--Washington wanted to consult Mrs. Stuart and Martha before offering it, but Mr. Lear wrote to Custis about it and concealment of the idea is now impossible--Custis is now a cornet in the troop commanded by Lawrence Lewis--the Lieutenant is Lawrence Washington, Junr. of Chotanck--the matter still must be approved by the President and Senate, of course so it should not to be talked of publicly till then--Mrs. Washington consents but it must have Mrs. Stuart's permission--Washington's caution is because Custis is an only son, the only male of his great great grandfather's family--Providence will protect Custis in camp or field of battle as it would in domestic life.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis memorandum includes totals of the land to be cultivated and that in woods, waste, etc., probably all on Dogue Run farm--list of hands on Dogue Run with their [Ages?, probably drawn up with idea of renting the farm.] Also contains statements that wheat and cattle can be had also at reasonable valuation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes in response to his nephew's query about the offer to become the 'Guardian of Nelly' so as to authorize a license for Lawrence and Nelly to marry. He also encourages Lawrence to acknowledge the Secretary of War's offered military commission and either accept or decline the appointment. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived 4 copies of prints of deaths of Montgomery and Warren [done by John Trumbull]--cannot remember price on subscription lists, so asks T. to let him know the amount and also whether he can receive remittances for his brother in this county--doesn't know whether he paid in advance--papers from Philadelphia have not been unpacked yet--paper accompanying prints says rest of proposed design has been abandoned, due to \"peculiarity of the times\"--coming marriage of Nelly Custis and [Lawrence] Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes to Brainerd that he sympathizes with his calamities, but cannot give him pecuniary aid--has had difficulty collecting rents due him and adds that \"the income of my estate does not at this time hardly meet my current expenses\"--further, he believes in helping his friends and neighbors first, and that is all he has the means of doing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from George Washington to Joseph Anthony concerning payment due after the acquisition of a set of engraved prints by the artist, John Trumbull. The prints were titled 'The Death of General Montgomery in the Attack of Quebec (December 31, 1775)', depicting the death of Richard Montgomery during the attack of Quebec; and 'The Death of General Warren - The Battle of Bunker Hill (June 17, 1775)', depicting the death of Dr. Joseph Warren. These prints were sold on a subscription basis and, having made the initial payment in 1790, Washington is requesting how to pay the final installment. This letter is addressed to Joseph Anthony, John Trumbull's agent in America. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn a former letter Washington had ordered a uniform to be made as instructed by Secretary of War to be ready by Feb. 22 -- here he suggests sending it by way of Judge Bushrod Washington, who should be leaving Philadelphia for Mount Vernon shortly -- Washington wants the goods packed in a custom-built portmanteau of stiff thick leather, 2 feet long and 2 ft. 9 in round with a flap for brushes, blacking, and so on, with an iron bar running through staples, and a good lock -- he says an able craftsman would have no trouble building one from that description.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains Washington's survey of land purchased from George and James Mercer in the neighborhood of Four Mile Run in Arlington, County, Va., known as the Washington['s] Forest tract--Second page shows comparison of three surveys: Gray's \u0026amp; Adams Patents 1724 \u0026amp; 1730; Jn. Houghs, Nov. 1766; Washington's April 3 and 4, 1799. Does not include a map.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington inquires about the uniform he ordered, saying that the last delay was supposed to have been the gold thread which was expected in spring shipping--he requests no further unnecessary delay--asks McAlpin to send it in a portmanteau mentioned earlier and by some person coming through to Alexandria to be left at Post office or stage office there.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington follows up on last winter's conversation in Philadelphia, and accepts Boudinot's offer of some of his wine, since his (Washington's) letters seem to have miscarried and a new order will reach Mr. Pintard in Madeira only after his stock is almost exhausted--Biddle will handle the transaction on his behalf.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from George Washington to Alexander Addison regarding money owed on the sale of land at Millers Run in Pennsylvania. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes that he has received McAlpins letters of the 24th and 27th -- he thanks McAlpin for his efforts in furnishing uniform coat although he failed -- he mentions Mr. Bahr in New York, a tailor who embroidered a cloak for Washington when the capital was in New York, and suggests asking him -- if this fails and the coat has not been sent to Europe yet, he asks McAlpin to keep it and inform him of its state and what can be done with it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington rented the slaves from Mrs. Penelope Manley French, widow of Daniel French of Rose Hill. In July 1799, Washington wrote to Mrs. French's son-in-law, Benjamin Delany about returning the slaves.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington encloses notes for 2 hogsheads of tobacco, and asks Peter to try to sell them in Georgetown or get credit for them--Washington plans to be in Georgetown for a meeting of the Potomac Company on the 5th of August.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. George Washington acknowledges and thanks John Beale Bordley for presenting him with a copy of Bordley's recently published book, Essays and Notes on Husbandry and Rural Affairs. The book was delivered to Mount Vernon by Secretary of War James McHenry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSome time ago a mulatto girl, body servant to Mrs. Washington, ran away--she was found in Portsmouth, N.H.--asks Bassett that since he is going to Portsmouth, would he take steps to send her back--a Frenchman enticed her away but has left her--if she causes no further trouble, she won't be punished--Washington doesn't wish him to do anything \"unpleasant, or troublesome\" to bring her back.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn this letter George Washington writes to Lewis about the rent and value of his various properties along with the slaves that work on those properties, although he writes about his aversion \"to sell the over-plus [of negroes] I cannot because I am principled against this kind of traffic in the human species. - To hire them out, is almost as bad, because they could not be disposed of in families to any advantage, and to disperse the families I have an aversion.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington takes the liberty of transmitting a letter from Colonel Pickering to the Commissioners of the Federal City for their consideration.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCarriage is sent as Mrs. P. requested--expects to see them about 3:00--Mrs. W. has been very ill--sent for Dr. Craik at midnight--\"Hers has been a kind of Ague \u0026amp; fever - the latter never entirely, intermitting until now. - I sent for the Doctor to her on Sunday last, but she could not, until he came the second time - yesterday morning - be prevailed upon to take anything to arrest them.\" On outside of cover Washington has added that since sealing the letter her fever has returned--please inform Mrs. [Eliza P.C.] Law.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Washington is taking bark for fever and doing better--Washington will have Dr. Craik look at Roberts--if Roberts cannot do the work at the mill, Washington will have to employ another in order not to lose Fall business there--fears Anderson's health won't stand more attention to his work, either--will discuss his ideas on this later.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes that he had received by Gen. William Washington the model of the improved gun carriage--he approves of new carriage and thinks that it will be much easier to introduce \"valuable improvements\" of this kind at the beginning of military exercises than after people become accustomed to the old.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes that business, many guests, and Mrs. Washington's illness have delayed his answer to Anderson--\"Health, being amongst, (if not the most) precious gift of Heaven; without which, we are but little capable of business, or enjoyment\" so, since Anderson feels he and family can't be healthy where they live, Washington cannot expect them to live there a year longer--he feels he will have no difficulty superintending his farms himself \"on the plain, simple, \u0026amp; regular system I am resolved, undeviatingly to pursue\"--he will rent the landing at the ferry, and will try to rent mill and distillery too--the purpose of this letter is to relieve Anderson from embarrassment arising from their bargain on one hand and his desire to leave because of health on the other--Washington reiterates that he has nobody else in mind to replace Anderson and intends to take over farm management himself should Anderson have to step down--he would take $500 per year for mill; Anderson knows better than he what the distillery should rent for--discusses terms for renting the distillery and mill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes that he was disappointed in their not being able to visit, but invites him and his wife to Mount Vernon in the Spring--he asks whether there is any wheat available for sale--Washington wants to keep his millers employed but his more alert neighbors bought up local wheat early--Mrs. Washington is still very unwell--he heard of the death of Charles Washington, his brother, in Berkeley, just the previous night.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes that delays in privately delivered mail caused his nephew's requests not to be fulfilled--no whiskey sent--rye from James Digges Dishman and from William Augustine will be gladly accepted if it is still available, and given gallon for bushel--Washington sends a 5 October 1799 price list of wheat in Alexandria [here separately cataloged].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington signed this sixty day note for $1500, dated at Alexandria, Va. 21 October 1799. On the reverse it is endorsed: \"This note was renewed on the 16th Decem. 1799 by Lawrence Lewis's note being discounted for the same Sum, which has been since paid ...\", endorsed by Herbert, also \"1500 -495 G. Washington Dec. 20.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes to Martha Washington's sister informing her of her son John's appointment as a midshipman in the U.S. Navy. On the verso is Washington's draft of a response letter from John Henley to Secretary of the Navy Benjamin Stoddert for young Henley to copy. Enclosure: see October 16, 1799.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington states he has examined and approved accounts of ledger.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington has heard about Powell using a cutting box of new construction, better and simpler than the common kind--asks Powell to get him one and forward it to Col. Gilpin in Alexandria for him, if he is himself entirely pleased with it. (May refer to a \"chaff cutter\" or \"chaff box\" used for cutting straw chaff, hay, and oats into small pieces to facilitate mixing it with other forage.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes to offer his thanks for their invitation to attend assemblies, but \"alas! our dancing days are no more.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes the rumor of his having been in Norfolk is false--\"I have never been farther from home since I left the Chair of Government, than the Federal city except when I was called to Philadelphia by the Secretary of War\"--extends his thanks for invitation to visit at Rosegill, however.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes to inform Alder that the wine sent by him from Madeira after the order sent through Pintard arrived in good condition will be paid for directly. (Written in Lear's hand, but speaks of him in the third person.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAre invited to dine with Mr. Jacob Morris on Saturday,\"... where, in the conformity to custom, they will be obliged to drink Tea, and consequently must be deprived of the pleasure intended them by Mr. \u0026amp; Mrs. Powell\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMemorandum of questions about rents, bonds, crops, etc., probably to be asked his manager. Autograph document, fragment, docketed in another hand \"General Washington\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe plan below, is supposed to represent\nthe Piaza [Piazza] – The black describes the Tile which\nit is supposed remains uninjured - \u0026amp; the white \nstone, which will be necessary to replace the Tile \nthat has been damaged by the Frost – If this\nmode will answer and Knowles [John Knowles] -or Harry [Henry] Young\ncan be engaged – the work might be set about.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAn indentured bricklayer and laborer, John Knowles worked at Mount Vernon from 1773 until 1784, as well as from 1786 until 1790. An indentured stonemason, Henry Young worked at Mount Vernon from 1774 until 1781, with an interruption in his services from 1776 until 1778.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocketed \"Rough field Notes taken by George Washington in running the courses of the Land bot. from George \u0026amp; Jas. Mercer.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph document, half of a cover, franked by George Washington [only part of a signature remains], broken black seal with George Washington's initials, laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotes on best methods of planting and transplanting various kinds of trees and bushes, including a notation of the agricultural authority, Langley or Miller, from whom he got information. Also a notation on walks -- should be of gravel or Sand and winding and private -- the sides should be lined with Honey suckles -- sweetbrier-, and many other flowering shrubs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAddress leaf to Caesar Rodney, (the Governor of Delaware), signed by George Washington. Franked \"Public Service.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlat of unidentified farmland. Field with 4 plots. Acreage and brief description.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescription of rotation schedule for Dogue-run and the other farms--7 field plan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEngraved invitation from plate used by President and Mrs. Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFragment, likely from letter cover, \"Nelly Custis\" written by George Washington\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePartially printed dinner invitation from George Washington to Edward Hand. Not in Washington's handwriting. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for blacksmithing tools, GW writes out entire receipt and has vendor, Adam Stephen sign it. Tools listed: bellows, tongs, etc. Autograph document, folio, signed by Adam Stephen.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"[Ledger A, folio 13, Jan. 25, 1755 \"\"By 6 black Walnut Chairs ... £3.15;\"\" folio 19, Jan. 22, 1755 \"\"By [Col. Stephen] for 6 leather bottomed Chairs ... £3.15\"\"]. £3.15.0 for six common black walnut chairs to be delivered to his order.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Sir - The purp. of this is to aquaint you of an Engagement we had with the Indians late this afternoon. Three of our men going out on pretense of looking after some horses met with a party of Indians within sight of the Fort, two of which escaped and alarm'd us; we immediately pursued them with a party of between fourty \u0026amp; fifty men undr command of Capt. Mercer, Lieut. Williams, Ensn. Carten, Ensign McCarty, Lt. Lemen \u0026amp; myself - after following them about a mile \u0026amp; an half, on rising a mountain we were fired on very smartly which we warmly returned ....\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn early receipt regarding a slave at Mount Vernon, docketed by George Washington. The receipts reads \"Colo. George Washington, for the Hire of Carpenter James [and] Cr. by 5 yds of Negroes Cotton.\" Carpenter James was likely a slave carpenter hired to work on the renovation of Mount Vernon. The reverse contains a partial notation by Charles Washington, youngest brother of George, dated 23 April 1759.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond for one thousand pounds Virginia currency--for 350£ given by G.W. he has sold two tracts of land, one of 200 acres on Dogue Run, originally granted to 1st S. Darrell in 1794, and the other 300 acres on little Hunting Creek, originally part of tract granted to Matthew Thompson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to his half-brother to stop for a visit on his way to Williamsburg. Accounts with Mr. Carlyle not settled. Advice on the purchase of Clifton's land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for butter. Note at the bottom by Washington indicating an error of £1.0.0. Washington's endorsement on verso, Oct. 1761.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[William Digges of Warburton Manor, Prince Geo. Co. Md. Washington's neighbor, was one of those named in Clifton's suit against Carroll and other.] In this letter he annouces willingness to receive money due and \"wash my hands of ye troublesome affr.\"--also details on exchange of vinegar and other commodities.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"For carrying 4 hhds tobacco and for kegs of butter. Receipted by Crawford.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"To \"\"George Washington Esqr. a soldier in Capt. Jno Dalton's Company for being absent from Muster ...\"\" Teste copy signed by clerk, John West junr.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLettice Corbin, Essex VA, writes to George Washington, regarding a slave bricklayer named George whom he has rented out to Washington and wondering if he will need the labor beyond the agreed term. Includes a follow-up receipt from Washington on 9 April 1766 outlining payment of 25 pounds in Virginia currency for the use of the bricklayer and acknowledgement of payment received by Geo. Turberville (signed) for Lettice Corbin. Autograph document signed, 1 page, with integral cover. Docketed in the hand of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocument signed, partly printed, signed by Jno. Montgomery [Capt.].Bill for freight charges on one butt of wine shipped on \"Alexandria.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for freight charges on one butt of wine shipped on \"Alexandria.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport on farming, etc. wheat very poor, gave a very small amount of flour--ground has been either very wet or frozen since Washington's departure, thus holding up the plowing--mention of a good slave whom Mr. Adam will not sell for £50.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLund writes about crops and planting. Washington in Williamsburg at Burgess meeting, then onto Dismal Swamp. Martha includes a postscript at the end of the letter. One of only two extant examples of correspondence from Martha Washington to George Washington, Martha penned this six line postscript with news and greetings on the second page of a letter from Lund Washington to George on March 30, 1767.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter pertains to the estate of the Rev. Charles Green.  (See letter of Wm. Savage to George Washington \u0026amp; George Wm Fairfax, 1767 April 24).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of weather and activities at Mt. Vernon. \"The carpenters are laying the barn floor in the Neck.\" Waiting for the brickmaker's arrival, \"The negroes are all well. Bishop has sowed half his field in wheat and made two casks of cider.\" Expecting a \"great crop of corn.\" \"The Children are very well \u0026amp; were yesterday at Alexandria Church ...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCondition of crops, wheat and corn--sowing--ditchers--several of the Negroes lately sick--Alton's Morris', Cleveland's and Bishops farms--brickmaker failed to report for work--timothy and lucerne--Cleveland's barn floor finished--compliments to Mrs. Washington, her children are well and send love, also their love to Coll. Wm. Fairfax and his lady.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington's lost horses have not returned to Mt. Vernon--the corn crop--ditchers--sowing wheat and making cider--Price (brickmaker) has returned because they could get no other--none available in Mr. Piper's shipload of servants--milldam--how to get brickwood across creek?--half planks for Morris' barn floor--children are well--glad Mrs. W. has benefited from springs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for £12.18 for teaching Miss [Martha Parke] Custis music \"ending in April last.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis bond is the agreement between George Washington and his neighbor, John Posey, confirming Posey's debt of £2000 owed to George Washington. Posey's right as a French and Indian War veteran and part of the Proclamation of 1763 to claim up to 3,000 acres of land west of the Appalachian mountains is conveyed to Washington to pursue these unclaimed western lands. Signed by Posey at the conclusion, with the signatures of John Parke Custis, Martha Parke Custis, and Amelia Posey (John Posey's daughter) as witnesses. The document and docket on verso is in the hand of George Washington. Autograph document, signed by John Posey, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Sales of 69 Barrels Herrings on Acct. of George Washington Esqr of Virginia.\"--Charges for freight commission, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeals with mill and farm affairs--\"Our mill is once more in a bad way\"--wall of water pit falling down.\"--\" ... give yourself no uneasiness or anxiety about the mill, you may depend I will use every precaution to prevent further damages.\"--sale of flour--wheat fields look promising--all are well.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses sales of herring and current account owed them--market for herring and flour low at present.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for £3.15 for freight on 300 bushels oats.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpects he has \"hird\" from Col. Fairfax in re selling furniture at Belvoir--asks him to set a date and advertise sale and he will attend--needs 100 bushels of wheat, 20 barrells of corn and money for management of Fairfaxes Berkeley plantation--hopes he won't think him troublesome, but Fairfax has left him in great confusion--asks him to inform W. Peyton if account delivered Peyton by Willis will not be received by Washington in settlement with Peyton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBalance due, plus interest accrued from Oct. 4, 1771 - to Miss Janny Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePossibly may object to his paying £7 to overseers, but this worked out with Col. Fairfax since four overseers to settle in woods and raise only corn--land nearly worn out, explains his system of crop rotation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWest as far as Goose Creek on way to Mt. Vernon but indisposed and could not go further--needs £50 for management Fairfax estates, if convenient send £10 by bearer and he will get rest when next rides to Belvoir--asks to trouble him with business at General Court--i.e. encloses letter to Augustine Willis for collection of £250, if he gets this will not need the money from Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Washington for the money which enabled him to send 5 or 6 hands to Red Stone--understands Mr. Thruston is very much pleased with this country, particularly Washngton's property there--his brother to leave for there soon--does not approve of renting Belvoir \"for so short a time\"--will try to see Mr. Delany soon--please pay Mr. Moore the £40 or £60.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrites of Fairfaxes arrival in England, both are pretty well recovered--acknowledges receipt of Washington letters and packages forwarded to Fairfaxes at York--let him know if he can do any favour for the \"Neptune\" this year--Rev. Bumaly pleased to hear of Washington's health, admires him much.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas collected rents according to promise--forgot to give him tobacco he had in his pocket, what should he do with it?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDisagrees with Fairfax on renting raccoon branch to highest bidder--thinks should keep fisheries to encourage sale of whole property--minor tenant problems discussed--Daniel Stone wants refusal of west point fishery and 200 acres at £20--if convenient hopes can have sale before harvest as it would be difficult for him to attend then.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBearer Richard Butcher wants to sell bills of exchange--asks approval on bills for Colo. Fairfax.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests instructions for bond to be drawn for tenant, Mr. Morton--bond for things purchased at sale [of Belvoir items]--asks for enough bags for 50 bushels of wheat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplains reason for delay of his bond because one person he wanted for bondsman has been abroad--now has Mayor Lowry as security and will get one other before taking over the premises.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas arrived at Belvoir with bond unexecuted--since he had intimations from Washington that his own settlement at Belvoir would be disagreeable to Washington and not wanting to give offense, decided he would be content to hold the place for only a year--at end of the time, hopes all prejudices and difficulties will be ironed out.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReference to sale of Mercer's estate--reports he has regained his health by disuse of coffee--announces the death of Philip Ludwell Lee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest on behalf of local committee to see if Washington could furnish them ten barrells of powder for use of county--heard he had imported more than necessary--if he can get it to Malborough his scyths can be sent at same time--Mr. Fitzhugh informs him he will have the pleasure of Washington's company Friday night on way to meeting of the Delegates.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDraft for £40 on Mr. William Molleson, Merchant, London.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSigned over to Wm. Fairfax account by G.W. on reverse and later docketed to that effect.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill let Col. Simpson have money, but had difficulty in selling bill of exchange for continental money -- no word of escaped painter Cleveland -- work on store house and wash house [office] -- John [Broad] and negroes sick -- wet weather and wheat sowing -- scarcity of spinning wheels -- Lanphier supposed to repair old ones -- Committee has made choice of officers for militia -- \"the remains of our company\" to form company and ask Committee of Safety for commissions for officers -- Mrs. Washington to pick up Mrs. [Eleanor] Custis at Mr. B[enedict] Calvert's and go \"down the country\" -- the \"Stoco man\" still working on dining room and Sears on chimney -- fears George Washington mistaken about draught of chimney piece -- wash house [office] to have two front doors.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMeeting Mrs. W. at Mr. Digges across river--thinks Mr. Harrison will accept W-n's offer--Alexa. \u0026amp; Loudon people worried about Mrs. W.'s presence at Mt. V.--he thinks there's no danger--\"her old acquaintance the attorney\" wouldn't permit Lord Dunmore to come up river \u0026amp; take her--if necessary he can get her away quickly--she leaves soon for \"down the country\" with son and daughter-[in-law]--he writes G.W. weekly--rain prevents sowing wheat--repairing tumbling dam--work on wash or servent \u0026amp; store houses--bricklayers working on garden wall--John [Broad] sick--Sears sick--stucco work \u0026amp; chimney piece in dining room unfinished--bill of exchange--no word from [James] Cleveland or Simpson on western lands--John West wants money owed him--will pay Custis' bond from money of [Jenifer] Adams' bond--what to do with [Jenifer] Adams' land in Md.?--hopes to see G.W. in winter \"for whether things are made up or not I suppose you can leave the army in winter.\"--painter still absent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. W. \u0026amp; Mr. \u0026amp; Mrs. John Parke Custis stop a few days in Fredericksburg on way to Col. Bassett's--mill dam repair completed--too wet to plow--John Knowles (bricklayer) sick--John Broad back at work--Judge the taylor \u0026amp; Sears sick--stucco man at work on dining room--carpenters on wash house [office]--letters by Constitutional post most reliable--kept in Alexandria by Mr. Hendricks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSent word to Mrs. W. at New Kent informing her to come to camp--expect her here immediately--discussion by Md. and Alex. residents of plan to blocade river--Indian Head best place--\"Captn Boucher [said] he woud undertake with 3 ships [sunk] to stop the Channel so that no ship of Force coud get up the River ...\"--Mrs. W. packed his papers in a trunk to be sent to Capt. McCarty's for safe keeping--she gave him key to G.W.'s study but he won't touch anything there except in emergency--what to do with Col. Mercer's papers?--John West, Mr. Harper, Mr. Wilson ask for money owed them--Bishop needs money--Dr. Crail's negro came with news from over the mountains--Val Crawford comes, feels it useless to keep building on G.W.'s land there because of danger of British burning everything--should he grind wheat?--Jenifer Adams offers to rent Md. land--Col. Mason very ill since convention--Lund thinks Mt. V. very easily defended by 50 men--will consider making salt peter--Custis and wife with Mrs. W. in New Kent--Knowles is well, Webster sick, John Barry dead.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosed letter probably tells of Mrs. W's coming to camp--her long stay in New Kent after being sent for is ill-judged--nothing done about blocade of Potomac River--why he had to pay Mercer money--difficulties of paying in paper money--\"John Lowe the Barber says you owe him 7/6 for a false tale for your hair\"--James Cleveland came with certificates of improvements on Great Kanawa \u0026amp; Ohio land--settlers there left and went to Wheeling because of Indian attacks--won't return--G.W.'s servants sold and negroes left with Will Crawford--Stephens stayed, will get mill going there--work on dining room continues--little chance of getting absent painter from Lord Dunmore--will plant Bosenberries--difficulties in acquiring spinning wheels--expects another new one, \"so that we shall then have 7 ...\"--wash house [office] chimneys being set up--considers changing door plan, but hesitates altering G.W.'s plans--Skirmish at Hampton--next letter will be by Mrs. W. when she goes to camp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDining room almost finished--\"the Stucco Man agrees the ceilg. is a handsomer one than any of Colo. Lewises altho not half the work in it it was a plan recommen'd by Sears.\"--too late to turf the Ha Ha's--what proportions to use on gateways?--Lanphier no help on this or anything else--let him know in Spring what brick work to do after building the underpining \u0026amp; chimney to the house that will be placed opposite the store house--will plaster wash house or Servt's house [office] this winter--\"I suppose there is a wall to be built in the new garden next the Quarter I think I have heard you say you'd designd to have a House Built the whole length for Negroes ...\"--miller's time wasted with no wheat to grind--coopers work on mill dam \u0026amp; fencing--unable to buy slave--Lund goes to Stafford to settle mother's estate--will send his own negroes \"over the mountain\" for lack of anything to do in east--announces his intention to defend Mt. V. property against British--.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of money since Washington left, together with money to and from Mrs. Washington--all were bills contracted before he left--Washington's mother wrote asking for \"linnen\" not obtainable there and other trifles--explains accounts paid--will try to raise stone out of banks for chimney tops to be put up this winter, for kitchen, storehouse and other house to be built opp.--painting kitchen, storehouse, and house--corn crop--if Washington approves will put up a strong house at Morrises for wine, rum, etc.--Comm. sent to sound the river decided channel too wide and therefore plan [to block river] impracticable or very expensive--so must defend plantations on Potomac with muskets--attitudes of people about defending property in area--sales of wheat--will forward spinning--problems and process of making salt peter--Mrs. Washington does not approve leaving Mrs. Barnes as housekeeper in her absence, so Lund will do housekeeping--house has been crowded with company since Mrs. Washington's return.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill transplant cherry trees, but thinks they will die--also plant vinyards and clean Hell Hole--much farm work to be done--shortage of help--illness--plasterer still here and Mrs. Washington has decided to have stucco in her room plain--wash house shingled and weather boarded but chimneys not up--report on timothy and other crops--has written every week--payment for sale of Col. Mercer's estate and letter in re. sale to Col. Tayloe--negro quarters need mending--difficulty of getting silver money--will try to collect rents--bull gored a wagon horse--Mrs. Barnes at Mt. Vernon--doesn't believe war ships will come up river this year--shortage of salt in area--his greetings to Mrs. Washington if she gets to camp before his letter--local militia officers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill alter servants hall since it is not intended for a wash house--thinks Jennifer Adams has not made a deed for his land unless very recently--Adams wanted to clear himself on charges of cutting timber--will try to get Washington out of bargain with Adams--run-away slave--thinks there will be no action on stopping navigation of Potomac or erecting batteries--will talk to Col. [Geo.] Mason about it--Mason ill--Committee for county chosen recently, lists names--Connelly [Tory] captured while going disguised through Md.--minute scheme for area not up to Conventions expectations--painter [run-away slave calling self Joseph Wilson] among prisoners taken at Hampton, does not want to return--Dunmore proclamation to free all indentured servants and slaves that go over to British--thinks white servants more likely to cause trouble--reviews servant situation, miller being paid and sitting idle--will grind 100 barrels of flour, possibly for export in exchange for arms--promises constant attention to Genl. Washington's affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExamination of [James] Cleveland re certificates of improvements on G.W.'s western lands--pd. Tho. Lawson for iron--Jennifer Adams' land--negro won't return to Va. from Adam's; should he be sold?--Col. [George] Mercer's \u0026amp; Col. [Geo. Wm.] Fairfax's estates--Bryan Fairfax's peculiar religious behavior--report of Dunmore attacking 100 men \"this side of the great Bridge ...\"--convention to raise 4000 men--Dunmore's negro troops--desires privateers to come and take Dunmore's squadron--negroes ill--Col. George Mason getting well--hopes for gunpowder--proposed Potomac battery--Sears still here painting new room and dining room--he has picture frames to make yet--altered wash house (servt. quarters)--Knowles not recovered [from bull's goring].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMill swamp to be cleared for pasture--coopers cutting trees for staves--corn--several of Oliver Cleveland's people ill--plan for hedging and ditching--suggests fallowing land \u0026amp; putting into wheat, thus saving labor for ditching \u0026amp; hedging--briar hedge planted from mansion to Hell Hole eaten by cattle--cherry trees will not live--\"I should be glad to be informd in what manner the House now Buildy. opposite the store House is to be divided into partitions--in one of your Letters you say it is intended for the sick - if so I woud make Three Rooms in it- 1/2 the House or more in the part next the Chimney the Remainder divided into two Rooms each of which will have a window in it - the Door in the gable end to be of no use but still to be there that it may in its outward appearance look like the Store ...\"--Col. [George] Mercer's estate--[James] Cleveland's report on Kanawa lands-he will go to Fincastle \u0026amp; Bottetourt Courts to get evaluation of work--Wm. Stephens \u0026amp; Wm. Skilling here, say buildings on Ohio burnt by Indians--Mrs. Barnes and Milly Posey left today--Dunmore defeated again by Capt. Woodford.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCol. [George] Mercer's estate--difficulties in collecting rents in Loudon, no markets for crops, and men indicted there for spreading ideas that they should not be expected to pay--flower knots in garden to be leveled, flowers shrubs planted elsewhere--gravel sorted for walks--one of Cleveland's men left when hardships set in--Wm. Skilling will repair well--John Broad injured \"playing Frolick\"--wrote to Wmsbg. to sell the painter, now in jail there--believes Washington should accept wages as General.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn this letter Lunds writes about trying to recover runaway negro from [Jennifer] Adams and rent from Adams along with affairs of other tenants, among other topics.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRiver frozen--hasn't yet seen Mr. Marshall or Mr. Triplett about land exchange--thinks it bad scheme to raise hogs to take care of surplus corn--pork prices low--well keeps caving in, perhaps will have to ask instructions as to where to dig a new one--good negro shoemaker available from Adams--conduct of negroes--better sell bay or stop using him for breeding--hurts him to see miller and mill idle.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Bill receipted. Bill for 1 set cart boxes.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExchange of Adams and Matthews land still not settled--much alarm in Alexandria, expecting an attack from 5 large ships reported to be off Cone [mouth of Potomac]--river now blocked with ice but women and children evacuating and moving goods--they will fight to defend town--he thinks the ships more apt to be oyster boats--packing Washington's china and glass into barrels and then would be able to move things at short notice to Mrs. Barnes and to Morris' barn--rum and wine to be moved too--everyone says they will come to help defend the Washington property--thinks 100 men could defend it against 1,000--Wm. Stevens paid for going out to [Washington's] Ohio lands--Cleveland--packing bacon--cannot sell flour--\"I wish you had said how large you woud have the negro houses you speak of in your letter, or whether you woud have them built with or without sheds.\"--one piece of woolen cloth came from weavers--nine wheels at work spinning--John Broad cannot live--tell Mr. [John Parke] Custis cannot deliver letters to Mount Airy because of ice--Mrs. Chichester will stay in Fauquier Co., feels it unsafe in Alexandria--will send his furniture to another county if Washington thinks best, however doesn't believe there will be an attack on Alexandria since Lord Dunmore's troops are too trifling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSeveral accounts are over-due, one to Lanphier--Mercer's estate--no one has applied for Col. Fairfax's bond--Lord Fairfax at present pretty well--will sell Adams' negro to someone Washington owes money to--problems of the mill [on Bulskin ?]--Simpson--French and Dulany land not settled--John Broad still alive but dying--the well will hold, must make top brick instead of stone--house opposite store framed but not raised--next will work on 2-family quarters in Muddy Hole--salting fish--letter from England by Capt. Kelso here.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eQuestion of Lund's wages, he only brought it up because Washington had offered to pay him equal to what he had had in any former year--never expects to be rich--will serve him faithfully--Mr. Baily wants 10% to collect the rents, thinks 5% is enough--suggests he might collect them himself--Tayloe has instructed him to deliver the bonds to Col. Peyton--problems with Cleveland, who must be paid since he was acting as Washington's agent--John Broad still alive--Adams' land--Triplett questions boundary between Washington's land and his--Adams pressing him to buy 300 acres--John Stone offering 360 acres on river next to former Adams land--spinning of linen going on slowly--sorry to hear Mr. Custis not well--furniture still at Mt. Vernon, hopes to avoid a move if no attack--Col. West will order militia for defense of Mt. Vernon in event of attack.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforming Washington of affairs at Mt. Vernon, the condition of the negroes, advising some improvements to Mt. Vernon, and information about the movements of the British.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDray colt--use of other horses--Stevens will not get to save the rest of Washington's lands [Kanawha] with only the negroes--he thinks it best to get two other white men and have them appointed by court to appraise work when done--if Washington thinks the upset times not enough excuse for failing to satisfy the legal requirements to save land from forfeiture must give Lund liberty to make best arrangement possible with man to go out--7,000 acres patented in Washington's name and Muse upon Pocatallico--Cleveland here and will record work in April when courts in Fincastle and Bottetourt--Cleveland says bottom lands on Kanawha very rich--packing furniture to move to Morris's barn--Cleveland's trial is Tues.--Cleveland claims his behaviour is not criminal and he has been misrepresented--has heard nothing from Milly Posey since Christmas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Washington can accompany the General anywhere now that she's gone thru smallpox [innoculation] successfully--expresses gratitude to Washington for his guardianship--\"He deserves the Name of Father who acts the Part of one.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSafe arrival Norwich with 2 mortars after long delay in Sound because of enemy and wind--better to continue by land--needs money to pay pilots and other expenses--send further orders--Capt. Burbeck with 18 of Gen. Lee's guards with him--believes this will be sufficient help--will send rest of troops on--hears of danger on road to New York--since no provisions, sending part of 130 men on--keeping or only sufficient to hoist mortar.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests Washington to write Gov. Trumbull to try to get some bounties for his men as for other Conn. battallions--he enlists men on that promise--has clothing for men, which is great inducement to enlist.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSupplies to be moved from Philadelphia to Milltown Yorktown and Lancaster--supplies being purchased--all necessaries for troops on march provided--defends conduct in not buying--there are two buyer in Philadelphia--sends 6 lemons raised near New York City.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCan't persuade troops to remain at New Rochelle in face of superior forces--troops not enlisting, army weak--few [English] troops left in New York--he holds two men who ran off to British, then came back to help a widow escape to New York.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppeal by British prisoner of war to be exchanged or parolled for a few days to see his brother who has come from England on family business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes Washington will come to Mt. Vernon while troops in winter quarters--no crop for sale this year--wheat destroyed, mill idle, short crop of corn--gives corn crop yields from each farm--many visiters and horses cause great use of crops--also 24 of own horses--wants to try making rum, sugar, and molasses from Indian corn stalk for money crop.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStewart is writing about the conduct of some of the soldiers and the need of supplies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrees to be planted--Triplett delays signing bond for land exchange with Washington--mentions Mr. McCarty, Massey and Chichester in relation to agreement--boundary disputes--inquire into purchase of Col. Stone's land--Beck's land sold--new covering horse--Col. Triplett accompanies Mrs. Washington across River today on way to camp--will question tenants.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCovering horse arrived--bond signed with Triplett for land below mill race--Robt. Adam pd. account--\"I have a great mind to put the Money into the Continental Loan office, but perhaps it would be proper to get your approbation first\"--[Mrs. Mary Washington] wants Silla sent to her, but Lund hates to part her from Jack--[Charles Washington] wrote for another hand but he didn't send one--tobacco land to be put to flax--pumpkin to be planted--per simmons for beer and spirits--mare sent by Col. Lewis sick--Lund's lip still sore.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRain and snow prevented his going up to see Washington--will leave for camp last of month--flour and corn for sale, had to sell to govt.--will sell barrels of pork and beef--difficulties getting salt--doubts Lanphier will come to work this spring--who to leave to manage housekeeping in his absence?--Bishop not trustworthy and Milly Posey away from home-will sell negroes at private sale--meeting among Loudon draftees--[John Parke] Custis not returned from Williamsburg--Mrs. Custis and children not heard from--sickness among people--Jack and Sylla distressed at parting--lambs died--mare sent by [Col.] Lewis still sick.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePersuaded Lanphier to work by promising him a portion of corn crop and wool in place of money--much plank wasted by his delay--difficulties of getting their privateer into action--difficulties with draft law in county [Fairfax]--volunteer scheme hasn't worked--reassures Washington he will not leave his employ or hold him for higher wages while he is away leading army--Custis returned from Williamsburg--feeling against R[ichard] H[enry] L[ee] for his supposed scheming against Washington--will make molasses, sugar, Rum from corn next fall-won't attempt tobacco--breeding mare.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBreeding mare--Weaver captured deserter, thus is exempt from serving in army, but he's been let go because of high wages demanded--bargain with Triplett--Blair's bond--money put in Continental Loan office--rents collected from tenants in Loudon and Fauquier--Sam[uel W-n] collected some in Westmoreland--will come to camp after shad is put up for coming year--will send Washington's accounts by Col. Fitzgerald if he leaves first--covering horse thin--progress made on privateer \"General Washington\"--Lund expresses his faith in the ship and encourages Washington to keep his share.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived letter by Gen. Woodford--can't sell negroes with their consent--negroes from Crawford innoculated with smallpox--getting in shad--covering horses--[John Parke] Custis in New Kent for elections--if not elected He'll come to camp with Lund--corn to sell--money in Loan office--Mercer land and Blair's bond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBlair's bond--he and Mr. Custis set out for camp next week--Custis elected in Fairfax county--Col. Bassett innoculated for smallpox--less shad put up than expected--stopped running early--\"the Crabs, Thorns, Cedars \u0026amp;c which we planted this Spring for Hedges appear to be all living. The Locusts at the North End of the House are all putting out I believe not one of them are dead, the variety of Trees at the South End are also alive, most of them I hope will live ...\"--ship \"George Washington\" launched--but in mud in Occoquan--loan office certificates--Lanphier worthless, refuses to work--\"I wanted much to get the Window finish'd in the Pediment that I might have the garret Passage plaister'd \u0026amp; clean'd out before Mrs. Washington returns - beside this the scaffling in the Front of the House cannot be taken away before it is finished - This prevents me from putting up with the Steps to the great Front Door ...\"--Sickness--will bring letter to Mrs. Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRain and his indisposition prevented his going to camp by now--[John Parke] Custis not to go, must go to assembly--Capt. Triplett's health forces him to resign commission.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Parke Custis, stepson of George Washington, wrote to George Washington who was at Valley Forge about various aspects of the war.  He notified him that the Virginia legislature passed bills to help raise troops, the arrival of a French ship carrying uniforms and military supplies, and a note to his mom. Docketed by George Washington. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNo word from G.W. in 2 posts--conditions of plantations under Davenport \u0026amp; Hill--breeding of cattle from Custis' English bull--wet summer--crops of corn, timothy and wheat--no workmen found but Lanphier \u0026amp; his man--making molasses from corn stalks--\"old Billy Harding wants to rent part of the Land you Bought of Mercer on four mile Run ...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill try to buy Barry's and Marshall's land for G.W.--which negroes to sell?--sorry G.W. must forgo buying lands because of losses from farms under his (Lund's) management--wheat crop almost total loss--(the fly)--prepares to plant tobacco--ditching mill swamp--drowning in mill race of valuable slave Cooper James--Carpenter James injured with axe--received £200 from Capt. Lewis for Phaeton--sold flour to Boston for good price (scarsity there)--suggests G.W. speculate in wheat, sell flour at high prices--Wm. Roberts the miller, his merits \u0026amp; weaknesses for drink, \u0026amp; advises not to hire him again--mill race, tumbling dam at Piny \u0026amp; Dogue Run gate \u0026amp; dam which Roberts repaired or built--discusses building houses for prospective tobacco crop--campaign in Rhode Island \u0026amp; departure of Fr. admiral, Lord Howe \u0026amp; Johnstone--cleared money in pork--can't get workmen to assist Lanphier--\" ... if so the coverd ways will not get done ... \"--sickness among people--good pastures--took paper from G.W.'s trunk, can't get any in Alexa.--letter from Wm. Roberts enclosed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelays problems with recruiting for the army, currency depreciation and counterfeiting, land purchases in northern Virginia, and the management of Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eResigned commission because of ill health--also, \"Would my health admit of my continueing in the Service, I could not Consistent with the Character of an Officer or Soldier by any Means Submit to have younger Officers placed over me.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Caleb Gibbs, commander of the Commander-in-Chief's Guard, to Royal Flint, assistant commissary of purchases, requesting a quarter cask of wine for His Excellency George Washington at Head Quarters. Signed by Gibbs with note that the cask of wine was received.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerned with auditing of army accounts ... Lewis, informed of a balance in his favor, requests Washington to order the Paymaster Gen. to honor this balance ... nonpayment of debts will injure him as well as the Public Service …\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoice for beer, wine, bacon, sugar, and \"1 box directed to Mrs. Washington,\" etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMilitary intelligence--reports movement of British fleet and army in New York.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests George Washington's advice whether to sell Eastern shore lands because of heavy taxes and can get no one to live there \u0026amp; work them--rumors of truce to be offered by British King--appreciates Washington's advice on draining low grounds [at Abingdon] to prevent tidal floods--poor corn crops and depreciation of paper money--everyone paying old debts in paper money--purchase of Alexander's land--army's success at Stony Point. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Parke Custis writes to George Washington from his Abingdon regarding an offer of seventy five pounds for his property on the Eastern Shore of Virginia - is confident he can get more. Custis himself is considering purchasing Philip Alexander's land at a tempting price. Expresses his pleasure and congratulatory wishes on the arrival of Count d'Estaing's on the American coast. Custis reluctantly addresses a misunderstanding between himself and Colo. Bassett regarding the valuation and care of Washington's forty-seven head of cattle at Clairborne's plantation in King William County, Va. (part of Martha Washington's dower lands that Washington leased to John Parke Custis in 1778). Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of cattle on George Washington's plantation in King George County in the hand of John Parke Custis. The front of the document lists forty-seven cattle including eighteen \"Young Cows\" of the \"common breed \u0026amp; small,\" sixteen heifers of the \"English Breed,\" three steers, and ten \"best work Oxen.\" The reverse of the lists cattle valued by Colo. Bassett 'last fall.' Autograph document, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn writes how the new plantation needs constant attention, but would be \"very advantageous to your Estate in the Neck, and will add much to the Prospect from the House.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosed is letter to Mr. Fras Gallibert, French merchant prisoner at N.Y., to be forwarded to him--his health improves, but George [Lewis'] is poor--George settles on Frederick cty. land; will Washington sell some of his land adjoining?--no news from Charles Town [Charleston, S.C.]--Gen. Woodford moving Va. troops there-\"will not the Irish demands of a fair trade operate to our advantage?\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill addressed Master George Washington--total £297.6.0 Va. Curr.--bill for broadcloth, buttons, silk, thread, dressed leather for making coat and waistcoat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShowed Col. Bassett his letter, but doesn't know whether he's complied with it--concern over no news from Charlestown [S.C.]--feeling among gentry and people at large regarding congress's recommendation regarding currency--he and Col. Mason expect to be elected to assembly with no opposition.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncloses Philadelphia paper announcing news of a victory in the south [King's Mountain ?].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipts and certificates collected for supplies and horses requisitioned last Jan.--Will Washington appoint someone to examine and approve them as per law of state of N.J. which he incloses?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMortified at actions of [Va.] legislature--wishes to resign his public office but feels it his duty to continue in legislature to express his protests at their actions--emission of 10 million pounds immediately--action between Cornwallis and Genl. Greene--Greene has won universal esteem for his conduct.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends boots Washington ordered from his shoe factory--invites Washington to visit again--sorry to hear Mrs. Washington is ill--suggests she spend summer in Wethersfield rather than go back to Va.--hogshead of boots being sent to Col. Sheldon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Parke Custis writes to Washington relieved to hear that his mother Martha Washington is back in good health. His family is suffering from an epidemic that his stricken many family members with his youngest son being dangerously ill. Custis apprises Washington of his current circumstances in dealing with a dispute of monies owed to Robert Alexander for land purchase includes a copy of a notice dates 26 May 1781 [see RM-1188.004]. Reports of damages by British troops to nearby neighbors properties including Colo. Bassett. Fortunately, Custis' home and property were unaffected. He is pleased to inform Washington of accounts of 'our Countrymen do not want Spirit or Inclination to join the Marquiss,' with forty-six men from the county volunteering for service. Custis himself has provided clothes and horses for two volunteers. Reports that Genl. Nelson was appointed governor with the assembly granting him very great powers to support the war. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOn 26 May 1781 John Parke Custis notifies \"To All Persons whom it may concern\" a dispute between Robert Alexander and himself regarding the purchase of land and monies owed by Custis to Alexander. Custis appoints Charles Simms as his lawful attorney in the matter. Custis proposes four options to rectify the dispute and if none are disagreeable, Custis' attorney will authorize a payment of forty eight thousand pounds current money. Autograph document, pages. Docketed in the hand of George Washington. Document included in Custis' 11 July 1781 letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of his father [Fielding Lewis]--father's will directs Dismal Swamp lands and others to be sold-estate in debt--give opinion on accepting credit and also description of land--mother [Betty Lewis] and family well--\" ... as well as is the old Lady-forwards letter from Havana.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDetailed description of Dow's land on Cameron Run--Mrs. French will never consent to exchange land--G.W. anxious to have her land--Mrs. W. goes to Mr. Digges across river in company of Dr. Stewart (Stuart)--[Mrs. French's land is between Epsewasson and Little Hunting Creeks, part of Union Farm].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived letters and will forward them to England--will forward Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd's letters under protection of Washington's.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLund encloses [Benj.] Dulany's letter concerning Mrs. French's landand Mr. and Mrs. D. agrees to sale of land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLund writes about further efforts to exchange Dow and French lands, maybe Mrs. F. can be persuaded to trade Manley's land (adjoining French's), and has purchased Dow's land to bargain with Mrs. F along with a description of land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLund writes about how the sale of Custis horses didn't take place although Col. Dandridge offers both to G.W. in exchange for giving up two years payments from Dandridge's estate, both as covering horses may repay quickly and one may do for the turf.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLund writes about how Dow wants payment for land made in Philadelphia and will try to collect rents to repay what G.W. has borrowed. He will also get Gilbert Simpson [on Washington's western lands] to try to get money and James Cleveland to collect debt for Col. Wm. Crawford.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLund writes about various aspects of the family and the famrs including that he believes there is peace in King's speech to Parliament, horses suitable as chariot horses (will get horse [from Custis estate]), shoats only doubled in size, very disappointing, bank froze all winter, grapevinesand apple trees, someone cutting timber on G.W.'s land, Custis's legal title to Alexander's land [Abingdon], and that children at Abingdon are well, will come to Mt. V. to stay some time.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLund writes on how the crops are short and other financial matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLund writes about the amount of wheat from each farm and how few will sell wheat, expecting price to go up because of the peace treaty with Britain.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter by Betty Lewis--hurt at not hearing from him during afflictions--husband and brother Sam died within 3 weeks of each other and she has been ill--\" ... My Dear Brother was there not one half our you could spare to write a few lines to an only Sister whoe was laboring under so mutch affliction both of Body and mind ...\" Autograph letter signed, 2 pages, integral address panel. Docketed by George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnsuccessful in collecting rents--tenants over the ridge will pay as soon as specie is in circulation among them--they have good crops--Mr. Throckmorton undesirable tenant because he would put negroes and overseer on land, lowering quality--describes tenants and plantations--tenants on this side the ridge in bad shape, can't pay--new cook, Richard Burnett ill, very good industrious fellow, but complains of being lonely--refuses to mix with negroes--[Pitman] best kitchen gardner they've had--kiln for drying wheat--Dow's land--Washington's house in Alexandria--Dr. Stuart to build in Alexandria--got negro from Norfolk where he's been since seige of York.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends Washington a pamphlet lately out on a political issue--she recommends it as disinterested and sensible--\"Some say there is no Cincinnatus in existence; I think there is.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe drawing was known to George Washington who sent it to Tobias Lear on 22 December 1794, describing it as \"the sketch which has been presented to me by Mr. Claiborn, of the new method of lowering and raising boats without locks.\" Washington had received a letter from Claiborne in 1784 in which he discussed navigable rivers to the west; whether Claiborne sent the drawing at that time is uncertain. It could also have been given to Washington in early December 1794 when he and Claiborne met together in Philadelphia, or sent in a follow-up letter Claiborne wrote on 16 December 1794.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Inclosed I have Sent you my Fathers letters wharein you will See his intention Before his death, of releiving me out of my distressis, Occasioned by my Youthfull Folley\"--requests a loan--now in jail.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis, surveyer of Rockingham County, informs W. that he can find no record of registration of land on \"Little Kanaway\" by Col. [William] Crawford--lands on Ohio and Shurtee [Chartier] are regestered-Michl. Cresap disputes this--most of land in newly formed Mononghela county, should make inquiries there--receives condolences on death of brother [Gen. Andrew Lewis?]--death of Fielding Lewis--.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLittle news regarding Washington's Ohio lands and plantations under Simpson--can't write what he heard in a letter--David Bradford, lawyer, has news of lands, enclosed copy of his letter--recommends Bradford as good agent for Washington's business there--people in Washington's Bottom on Ohio leaving after hearing he is to assert claim--rumor that Washington's land there has been recently surveyed among large tracts by Pa. People for sale in Philadelphia--people should be warned of a fraud--leaves west as soon as his [Lewis'] land is surveyed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncloses draft of a deed to be executed by Col. Bassett--will accomplish his business at next general court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes to clear up title to land bought from father [Sam. Washington]--originally bought from Col. Phil. Pendleton, and title still in Washington's hand--will be at sweet springs when Washington visits his plantation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrites by naval officer going to Philadelphia--fatigues of passage to West Indies and here reduced health--hopes to benefit from more settled climate of this place--ships leaving--sends letters to Mrs. Washington and Fanny Bassett by ship for Norfolk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAffairs of Dismal Swamp Co.--letters from Mr. Jamason, chief manager--intends to advertise meeting in Richmond in Oct.--will Washington do this instead, for greater effect?--agrees to sale of their partnership lands.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis are only letters which have \"... communicated information of my friends.\"--hopes George Washington has recovered from reported sickness--was very ill after passage, and recovers slowly--Physician in Charleston will probably bleed him to relieve pain in head--will remain til April--always tries to act honorably--thanks for money--will return by water which is cheaper--gratitude to his uncle--can't procure acorns and seeds he wants as \"they fall from the Trees early in November.\"--transplanted 50 or 60 of Magnolia and a number of the live Oak to bring with him--\"Miller's description of the Magnolia cannot be two highly embellished--there is a Species of them called the bay Laurel but none that I have yet heard of under the denomination of the Umbrella, from the discription I have had of it, it will not answer Your purpose I presume, as it is said not to exceed the height of 6 or 7 feet--it may rather be considered a shrub.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMajor Washington has remained with them since January, and though he wishes he could say his health was improved by the Southern climate, he fears \"his disorder is too inflexible to be remov'd by mere Change of Climate.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLists number of shares owned by individuals, including G. Washington, 1 share.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for plank and shingles, total amount £87.9.0.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges receipt of a gross of bottles (probably rye whiskey) and discusses the purchasing of shares of Potomac Company stock.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn informs George that during a recent visit to Mount Vernon a \"great Coat of yours\" and book became mixed-up with his own belongings. John then discusses one of George Washington's notable entrepreneurial activities - the breeding of mules. Seeking to emulate his brother, John suggests that George send one of his \"Jack Asses\" to Bushfield, John's plantation, to breed with his mares.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJefferson requests information about David Bushnell's \"submarine navigation\" experiments during the American Revolution.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends him live oaks plants and acorns of live oak and water oak--also seeds and plants of laurel tree.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount from April 1786 - Dec. 1788, for various medicines and spices.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGlad to receive news of Mt. Vernon--will enquire about a she-ass--the Secretary and General Nelson most likely to have one--Mr. Bassett gave him box to convey safely to Mt.Vernon--not finished copying letters--will return soon--thanks him for kind invitation [to live at Mt. Vernon as manager ?] and hopes he will be equal to the job-- \"... my experience in business but illy qualifies me for embarking on it, but under Your direction and from your example I flatter myself I shall derive insight, and I must hope that my attention and integrity will in some degree make amends for my deficiencies.\"--wrote to inform him of act passed in Richmond to discharge interest certificates on all Loan office warrants issued by the state--Dr. Lamey [Le Mayeur?] to deliver this and shoes--lots in Fredericksbg not sold.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph document signed, fragment, endorsed \"Rect. No. 149 Walker Blunt Block Maker\".Bill for £1.3.0.Receipted on April 14, 1786 by Washer Blunt; Endorsed on back by [the officers of the Potomac Company] George Washington, John Fitzgerald and George Gilpin.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThornton writes to request G.W. to send any papers dealing with Hight [Jost Hite] land, which he bought of his father [Sam. Washington] and is now up for litigation, if turned out, will have to move house he's begun to other of his lands adjoining this.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis agreement between George Washington and Penelope French secured for his use the last piece of property he added to his Mount Vernon estate, a parcel that would become part of Union Farm. French, who had a life in interest in the land and buildings, also leased to Washington the use of twenty-one enslaved people including \"Will, Paschal, Paul, Abraham, Sabine, Rosanna, Daphne, Lucy, Delia, Grace, Tom, Isaac, Robert, Moses, Julius, Spencer, Nancy, Celia, Nell, Mitty, and Lett\", and three young children not named. The agreement stipulated that Washington must ensure the enslaved were \"clothed and fed in the same manner as slaves usually are within this commonwealth and shall not be removed and worked out of the said county of fairfax\", and is \"unreasonably worked or neglected in sickness or treated within humanity\", they would be returned to French.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks to Washington for letter [offering him and Fanny a portion Mt. Vernon land and the stewardship of Mt. Vernon, thus relieving Washington of many duties]--\"Both Fanny and myself are happier in this family than we could be in any other, or I am persuaded in a house of our own, ...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends wagon down with spelts [wheat-like grain]--one bag spilled-rest sent to care of Wm. Hartshorn in Alexandria--has engaged part of the Poland oats Washington wants and will procure more.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks for timber near Rectertown--unable to come see him because of \"distressed situation\"--clear of debts in Fairfax--sends son with letter--can Washington employ him (son) or get him into business?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcern over Washington's letter--insists he realizes importance of good education and strives for it--never lets dress or pleasure intervene--does not intend to follow example of his brother Ferdinand.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliams' bond is counter-signed by William Kerchival. Latter part of document tells of the seizing of Williams' property by the deputy sheriff for not paying rent as bound.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for £13.2.6 on July 16, 1787 in Washington's hand, signed by Craig. Bill for 6 weeks board for two servants at 25/ each, plus balance of old account--total £13.15.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas seen coach painter and quotes prices for painting, gilding, etc. the chariot--this is for varnishing coach body and surface polished, with no varnish to be added later--a cheaper mode is painting first and varnishing later--work will take 4-5 weeks--has made no contract with him, nor mentioned names--cannot give price of lining since coach-maker is away--a postscript gives price of lining as £3 exclusive of cloth and lace--quotes price and yardage of lace and cloth.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt from Joseph Cook [Cooke], a Philadelphia jeweler and silversmith, to George Washington for one gold watch chain with an engraved 'cypher' as well as a velvet ribbon. The total sum listed is £9.7.3. Docketed in Washington's writing and dated August 10, 1787. Autograph document signed, with Washington autograph, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoice to George Washington from R. Sprigg. Receipted for stud fees of mules.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncloses copy of account requested--will send account from Mr. Payne--is looking for father's [Fielding Lewis] paper of money payable and receivable from Washington--wants lands sold which father owned with Washington--if possible before he goes west this summer--how much can he get for shares in Dismal Swamp Co.?--has Washington heard of plan to drain it?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLt. [Bezaleel] How[e], who intends to enter an enterprize to some part of the Spanish settlements on the shores of [So?] America, desires a letter from Washington, stating he was an officer of the New Hampshire line and in the Guards--Trumbull recommends him to be a man \"of probity \u0026amp; honor\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBegs financial aid--unfortunate marriage ruined him--married again, but can't get wife's inheritance yet--father refuses to help--rented a house in Greensvill \"in this state\" and has to keep a poor tavern--asks for land in Dismal Swamp to live on--will take care of Washington's business there.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter discussing Washington's previous note inquiring if Thomas Lewis would serve as his land agent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePolitical situation in Conn.--Gen'l Assembly of Conn. passing resolves for organizing Congress under new constitution--will appoint electors in Jan., \"this appointment the Assembly have retained in their own power - thinkg it more likely to be exercised with judgment \u0026amp; discretion than it would be to be entrusted in the hands of the people at large\"--Senators elected--Representatives to be chosen by people--mentions circular letter from N.Y. state convention--few discordant notes in Conn. assembly--no disagreement over president, but over vice-president--desires Bowdoin for office, since Adams is talked of for Supreme Court--asks after [David] Humphreys.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Washington's advice and aid--his father's estate [John A. Washington] is in danger of being sued by Dr. Stewart for nonpayment of a bond--this was given to aid uncle Sam [Washington] and now Charles, [Sam's executor] won't pay--doesn't want to sue uncle Chas.--Nancy [Anne Blackburn, his wife] sends love--mares being brought down, will pay for season.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod to move to Alexandria--can't keep up plantation and practice law too--prefers law--can sell land and negroes to discharge debts due from his father's estate--has rented his land on advantageous terms--Mother will remain at Bushfield--desires Washington's approval--bearer, Mr. Packet goes to Alexandria to inquire about rent of houses.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConn requests that Washington pay the bearer (John Middleton) 3 pounds \"which the Revd Mr. D. Griffith subscribed for you towards repairing the Church etc.\" Receipted and witnessed by Ricahrd Burnet Walker on verso.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses Mr. Cowper's letter respecting N. Carolina land--Mr. Cowper only one who wants land and can pay for it--desires Washington to agree to sell to Cowper because estate of [Fielding Lewis] needs money from sale of lands to pay debts--he leaves for Kentucky next week, and cannot bargain further--has found bill for £50 drawn by executors of Wm. Armistead.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeclines with thanks Washington's offer of a house rent free [in Alexandria ?]--has no office or outbuildings--might be unhealthy--glad Washington approves of decision to give up farming--conscious of competition legal in Alexandria--he and Nancy [Ann, wife] will be at Mt. Vernon after Christmas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArmistead's Bill of exchange--made no fixed price in offer of Carolina land to Mr. Cowper--asked what it is worth--has heard land is in bad shape and may be sold for taxes--Mr. Riddick and Mr. Godwin attend to paying this--other land bought not assessed--maybe hard to find land in Kentucky--will give Washington best intelligence of it he can.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond of £1000 for 5000 acres of land in Kentucky.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"For putting in Buckwheat. Receipted by Peter Pool with an \"\"X\"\" mark.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis is a petition to George Washington requesting a pardon of Margaret Stone. Citing the facts that Stone is about forty years old, mother of seven children, and it is her first offense, the undersigned [including Lund Washington and Peyton Randolph] request a pardon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks for kind offer, but had already rented an office--will repair [Washington's] stable for use--accepts offer of hay--hard to get it and expensive in [Alexandria].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses thanks for Washington's goodness--realizes bad condition of their estate--great need for clothes--have a servant stop by Mr. Hanson's for some things to be repaired.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks for unmerited kindness and attention--will pay respects at Mt. Vernon before Washington leaves for N.Y.--sure he will accept the presidency despite preference for Mt. Vernon--\"... it is the general opinion of the Friends to the New Government, that if you decline being at the head of it, It never can, or will take effect\"--returns to London in a few months where he does business under the firm of Donald \u0026amp; Burton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplains inability to answer sooner--will see the land he mentions and give his idea of its value. [This is probably land Washington was considering buying from John Dandridge in Gloucester County.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports that his nephew Lund Washington, heard in Stafford County that people were saying \"we shoud have a very pretty President at the head of our new Government one who had pd of his Debts within the time of the war with paper money altho it had been lent to him in specia.\"--Col. [George] Mason responsible--believes Mason's son-in-law started it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington's letter to him delayed--Gen. Nelson's illness--has seen land Washington is interested in buying--encloses sketch of it taken from old survey--description of land--4 mi. from Gloucester C.H.--\"a good, not a fine piece of land\"--[Sketch of land is enclosed].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 copies - one retained copy in Warner Lewis' hand. Another contemporary copy in another hand with the docket, \"From Warner Lewis Esqr. 11 March 1789 (Copy). Original sent to John Dandridge Esqr. 26th March 1789\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 copies - one retained copy in Warner Lewis' hand. Another contemporary copy in another hand with the docket, \"From Warner Lewis Esqr. 11 March 1789 (Copy). Original sent to John Dandridge Esqr. 26th March 1789\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn answer to letter of 26th Inst, mentions caution regarding getting ready--is prepared to go with mother and Mrs. Willis on Thurs, or Fri. to Mt. Vernon--remains there till the horses return for his Aunt--hopes to find him at Mt. Vernon when he arrives.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable as yet to get information on lands Washington is interested in--goes to New Orleans in 2 weeks--\"I have seen a very extrordinary publication in a Fredericksburg Paper wherin mention is made of Gen. W-ks-n [James Wilkinson ?] having prepared a fleet of 25 Boats some of them armed with three Pounders and maned with 150 men who intend fighting their way down the Mississippi into the Gulph of Mexico. It is very extrordinary how such a report coud have taken its rise as Ge. W-ks-n is now here and intends down the River at the same time as I do, with only five or six Tobacco [ ] instead of 25 armed Boats.\"--sends some \"pecaun\" nuts from New Orleans--Indians doing mischief--but lands settling fast despite scalpings--price of corn--returns to Mt. Vernon in August.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSolicits money from Washington for erection of a Methodist Episcopal church in Alexandria--contributions have been slow--names prominent Alexandrians who have contributed--wishes him a good journey to the north.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePA list of accounts addressed to His Excellency Gen. Washington Esq. from the firm of Pope and Cadle, who sold lace, silk, and other hosiery at 12 William Street, New York. The document shows that on April 30, the day of his inauguration, Washington purchased 3 hat tassels. In May, he purchased 3 pairs of white silk hose and 28 yards livery lace. A note at the bottom states that one pair of hose was for Tobias Lear, who paid for them separately.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eIt is likely that the hat tassels purchased on Inauguration Day were for Giles and Paris, enslaved men who rode and drove the horses that pulled Washington's carriage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDelivered his letter and package to Mrs. Washington--has arranged for Mrs. Washington's trip to N.Y.--hired [Gabriel] Van Horn \u0026amp; Co. to drive her--tries to allay her fears at driving with strange horses and coachman--gives charges for trip.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Fenwick, bears a gift of a small 2-deck ship which will act as a chimney piece of a large room before a looking glass.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe is sending a sermon preached a year ago which is appropriate today--\"When you removed from my house, your goodness allowed me to be conversant in your family as a domestic for some months, before the College was removed to Concord\".--lauds Washington's religious attitudes and Christian behavior.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for inoculating fruit trees.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccording to Washington's directions he has pd. Col. Hooe £700 in part of debt due heirs of Co. Colville by Th. Montgomerie, Adam Stewart and Cumberland Wilson--will make payments of £500 and £250 soon--\"The Laws both of Maryland \u0026amp; Virginia authorized me to pay current money at the par of exchange in discharge of Sterling Debts and in the manner Col. Hooe received his money.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe has been down the Ohio--found a settlement on the Kanawa under James Neal of Frederick County, who patented 2200 A.--he persuaded them they had no right to the land, since it was in center of land surveyed for officers of Washington's old Va. regt. [Fr. \u0026amp; Ind. War]--they agree to buy it cheap if it will be sold, because their settlement has increased value greatly of land--people won't settle unless there's a settlement already there--he has power of attorney to make a settlement for Neal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMares such as Washington wants can be had for £25 specie--doesn't know cost of sending them to Virginia--his commission for procuring them would be 10%.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests loan of about £300 to pay outstanding debts on estate of Mr. Aylett, his wife's first husband [she was Elizabeth Dandridge Aylett Henley, Mrs. Martha Washington's sister]--will give land and negroes as security.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses gratitude for \"your powerful friendship\" in appointment of Mr. Meredith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived intimation this morning from Gen. Lincoln, so renewed request made in Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e£11.5.0 for shoeing horses, \"a new handel \u0026amp; ring for a fork,\" and \"to drogs an doctren the whet hors head\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBetty writes that George Augustine Washington, Bushrod and Corbin are there to help settle Mary Washington's estate--Bushrod says she's to have no part of the slaves [of Mary Washington's estate]--discusses division of her property--doctor's bills high--Col. Ball thinks crops will pay off debts of estate. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas purchased 2 bay mares for Washington--sends them down next week--with good care, they will be satisfactory next year.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe was manager for Col. George Mercer's estate in Frederick County when it was sold by Washington--Jas. Mercer kept scolding him and complaining of bad management of farms--Mr. Snickers had written letter to Jas. Mercer maligning his conduct--Capt. Ed. Snickers nailed up his cornhouse door and threatened to serve a writ on him--he was going to bring suit against Mr. Mercer for this treatment, but the war intervened--before war, tried to settle dispute but Mercer refused and he brought suit--sends Washington copy of affadavit--Washington, he is informed, means to bring suit against him for damage--lists a number of questions, seeking testimony of Washington in the suit against Mercer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas recorded deed of the land in Gloucester to Washington for the £800 offered.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWaited until recess of Congress to bother Washngton with another letter--the Gloucester county land, is not worth £800--John Nicholson of Gloucester is interested in leasing the land on back creek [sic]--Nicholson has asked several questions about the land so passes them on to Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten at Wilmington, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. The letter expresses the author's laudatory and religious feelings about Washington. This letter was presumably once in the Washington papers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSeeks settlement for payment for his services as manager of Col. George Mercer's plantations in Frederick County--will acceed to arbitration--puts queries to Washington on his management of the farms, the answers will be put as proof--claims Col. Ed. Snickers cast aspersions on his character--sends letter to Clerk of district court of Fredericksburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShe is sick in strange city and begs food for self and fatherless child--late husband (Col. John White's) acct. can't be settled until Congress meets--Col. Alexander Hamilton knows her character and situation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShe suffers in prison without heat or bed, with her child, Kitty White--deceased husband's (Col. John White's) daughter has had her imprisoned to give an account of his property which wouldn't pay his debts--she cannot give security until she can write to Georgia and explain the business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGlad he's returned safely from eastern tour--breeding mares extremely hard to come by--only the wealthy have them and they prize them highly--Adam Reigart is looking in Lancaster Cty, Mr. Baltzer Spangler searching in the county--will try to send mares to Mt. Vernon before Jan.--compliments to Mr. Lewis and rest of family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter signed by Fenwick Mason and addressed to His Excellency George Washington Esq. President of the United States of America. It refers to various wines ordered by the President for entertaining, including \"26 dozen claret and 12 dozen vins de grave.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill of lading for \"dix huit Caisses de Vin en bouteille\"--shipped aboard the ship \"Le Jean Jacques de St. Malo,\" captain Le Grand.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses a copy of letter from Adam Reigart--sorry so many difficulties have been encountered in finding mares--Mr. Spangler's report not favorable either--has engaged another man--will remain at home 3 or 4 weeks--will write Mr. Miller, mentioned in Reigart's letter--Mrs. Reigart's death and daughter's illness.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplains why his brother wrote Washington twice on same subject--he [brother] goes to Berkeley to try to discover documents to defend title to his land--Bushrod apologizes for not writing, but injured his hand badly--apologizes for applying for federal job [district attorney of Va.], had thought Supreme Court made nominations, not the president, and he realizes position Washington was put in--congratulations of the season.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for shoeing horses and for bottles of ointment during period Jan. 11-June 15 1790.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAt Mr. Nicholson's request, Warner sends a copy of a letter he wrote several months ago, supposing the first was lost in the mail.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMeteorological account--work done on each farm, giving division of labor--work days lost by sickness--stock on each farm--work of ditchers, coopers, and joiners and carpenters--amount of grain ground at mill. Includes putting up post and rail fence around the vineyard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA list of furniture, including sofas, mirrors, chairs, draperies, miscellaneous small furnishings, lamps, china (Sevres). Used in the New York house; total £665.14.6.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[John?] Fairfax wants higher wages than £25 per annum [as overseer]--will probably leave at end of year--difficulty in finding reliable overseers for the salary--thinks Mr. [James] Bloxham's wages (£40) too high--he's not any better than any overseer in the country--suspects him of embezzling funds from ferriages--Fairfax would like to have Bloxham's job at the high salary, but G.A.W. has discouraged him--but he's a good overseer--recommends removing James from carpentering house to act as an overseer--white overseers expensive--remove Davy to Dogue Run and Will to Muddy Hole--hasn't told the Farmer [Bloxham] yet of plans to oust him--G.A.W. goes to Berkeley for his health--wheat and tobacco crops--flour ground and the prices it will bring--new bolting cloth in place, will enable superfine flour to be made--Mr. Wilson to send his corn to the mill--prices in Alexandria high--will increase crops of pease, potatoes, carrots as Washington desires--Ehler appears industrious and able [German gardner]--\"I have replaced in the Shrubberies the Dogwood Red Bud Sasafrass Laurel and Crabapples - the Ivy have almost entirely died under both walls - among the shrubs some of these shall be interspersed\"--Muse's account with Washington--very cold weather endangers grain crops--barley has suffered much.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor colouring and bordering 2 rooms and mending one room £8.5.0.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMeteorological Account--work done on each farm, giving division of labor--work days lost by sickness--stock increase and decrease for each farm--work of ditchers, coopers, joiners and carpenters--amount of grains ground at mill. Includes \"lathing and shingling the shed of the Barn Yard.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePaid account to Porter \u0026amp; Ingraham, after satisfying himself they were valid--will no more let mares or jennets be taken away from Mt. Vernon before being paid for breeding with Jacks--rest of mares from Mr. Zantzinger have come--encloses his letters [see letters of March 9 \u0026amp; 14, P. Zantzinger to G.A.W.]--is making inquiries for person to take Fairfax's place as overseer--son of James DeNeil is no good in job at Dr. Stuart's--Mr. Gevins is good, but wants his own plantation when Fitzhugh lets him go--has had application from Anthony Whiting, an Englishman, who seems to know the whole business but wants 40 Guineas--gave Gen. Cadwallader as reference--has given Mr. Bloxham his notice and he wants to leave immediately--Davy doesn't want to go to Dogue Run as overseer--pleads his recent jaundiced condition as reason--Will not as good as Davy, but considers him for Muddy Hole--gives number of hogsheads of tobacco prized--Gardener [Ehler] laments no cabbage seed came with other seeds and buckwheat from Biddle--he's fond of flowers but promises to attend to more practical things--\"The posts which stood against the Barn, at the Mansion house I had put within shortly after you left Home.\"--too wet to complete fencing at Deep Run--when Bishop Green went away, secured the house--they are living at place of Col. McCarty's where Mrs. Barnes formerly lived--dampness delays and hampers sowing--a severe sickness among horses and mules--fluctuating wheat prices--sold all on hand, gives prices taken.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHasn't written him since he left because he's so busy--asks her uncle to please send her a guitar [\"gettar\"], as all the young ladies are learning music, and it is very simple to learn--a man named Tracy teaches the gettar and harpsichord lessons--hears he and aunt are coming home this summer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOne page of accounts between the President's household in New York and local confectioner Joseph Corre. Includes purchases of macaroni, bitter almonds, caraway seed, and ice cream. On April 15, the President's household purchased \"dinner drest,\" when John and Abigail Adams, John Jay, and Thomas Jefferson dined with him. \"Dinner drest\" was ordered again on April 29 when Washington dined with a group of senators.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSigned by Joseph Corre and docketed on verso.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived his assent to agreement between Dr. Stuart and Alexander on Custis estate--glad it's to be compromised even if injurious to Custis estate--had Custis paid in legal currency, transaction would have been legal--high court of chancery may put price anywhere from £48,000 to £8,000--if the higher figure, would ruin the estate for the Custis children--Col. George Mason considers his appointment an insult, because he never approved of the govt.--but Mr. Hector Ross thinks Mason's acrimony against the Constitution is much abated--Mason dislikes \"pomp \u0026amp; parade\" in N.Y.--\" ... swearing by G-d that if the President was not an uncommon Man we should soon have the Devil to pay. but hoped \u0026amp; indeed did not fear so long as it pleased God to keep him at the Head - but it would be out of the power of those Damnd monarchical fellows with the Vice president, \u0026amp; the Women to ruin the nation.\"--prices high in Alexandria and farmers making money--law passed moving court from Alexandria but another to be passed moving it back--Roger West thrown out of Assembly--Lund's eyes very bad--snowing hard now--wheat crops looking good--describes Washington's stand of wheat at field at Morris, Frenches and the Ferry--hopes to see Washington and Mrs. Washington in summer at Mt. Vernon--\"No person has an idea but that you must remain at the head of the Government so long as you Live. Which I pray God may be with some degree of Comfort and satisfaction to yourself, for I have no doubt but your fatigue, trouble \u0026amp; vexation is very great.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport of the death of her son Lawrence's first wife (Susannah Edmundson) in child-birth. Settlement of Mary Ball Washington's estate. Asks about her son, Robert, who was serving as Washington's personal secretary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBlacksmith's bill for shoeing General Washington's horses and making a bolt for a [coach]--part itemized, part lumped together: \"To shoeing \u0026amp; repairing shoes \u0026amp;c of 11 horses for 2 months ... \"--included are \"Two charges for shoeing a gray mare not entered ... being for T. Lear.\" Receipted by Cliland on September 27.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport of work done on each farm during the week, including report of amount of grain ground at mill, sickness among negroes, increase and decrease in cattle, work of ditchers. Autograph document, 4 pages, in hand of G. A. Washington, docketed by George Washington, \"From Maj. Geo. A. Washington 20th Aug. 1790,\" docketed in another hand \"Report Aug. 1790 Mt. Vernon,\" laminated, watermark (F. Hayes \u0026amp; crown over encircled heraldic device).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSafe arrival of Will--expected him home at Mt. Vernon sooner--his great anxiety to do right in Washington's affairs--considering moving Anthony Whiting to place occupied by Fairfax when he goes--estimate of Whiting's capabilities and character--Garner [Wm. Gardener, overseer of the River Plantation?] is leaving too, wants higher wages--Mr. Gwin in Alexandria has recommended a young boy of respectable family to take Garner's place--he has had no experience--no family--George A. Washington disagrees with Washington's theory of having all married men--cheaper to have single one--work terms of new overseer--wheat and buckwheat--corn seed sent from New York good--corn crop--\"... a piece of wood of the kind and dimensions you denoted shall be prepared ...\"--very little ice left--Peter and Godfrey busy with small odd jobs--mares in pasture are mischievous and troublesome--terrible rain storm and winds delay work--corn broken down--weather warm until yesterday--very cool--red corn George Washington sent destroyed by insects, dying in the hill--pumpkin seed from Col. Platt's prizes he thinks will flourish.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor a newspaper subscription--\"To Sub to Daily Advn. from the 1st May 17[illegible] [to] this day is 1 Year \u0026amp; 4 months @48[illegible] To Advr [illegible] £4.[illegible].\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMeteorological account -- work done on each farm, giving division of labor -- work days lost by sickness -- stock increase and decrease -- work of ditchers, coopers, joiners and carpenters -- amount of grain ground at mill. Includes work on new barn and stables at Mansion House.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMeteorological account -- work done on each farm, giving division of labor -- work days lost by sickness -- stock increase and decrease -- work of ditchers, coopers, joiners and carpenters -- amount of grain ground at mill. Includes work on new barn and stables at Mansion House.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington's sister mentions his recent trip to Rhode Island, inquires about his health, and reports her health problems. She would like to visit Mount Vernon before the Washingtons return to Philadelphia; invites them to visit her. Mentions items left to Washington in their mother's will; the accounts of the estate will be settled soon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn hand of George Augustine Washington and includes; Meteorological account--work done on each farm giving division of labor--work days lost by sickness--stock increase and decrease--work of ditchers and coopers, joiners and carpenters--amount of grain ground at mill. Mentions making stalls in the sheds of the new barn; also, putting up a post and rail fence to enclose cow-house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge A. Washington writes about how he didn't write sooner because George Washington had just left Mt. Vernon -- will be more prompt with reports hereafter -- unable to complete the barn for the stock because of many other jobs for Carpenters \u0026amp; their illness -- some progress made on barn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount with David Clark in Philadelphia for repairing the coach, harnesses, halters, and reins over a period of several years.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for £50 from George Washington by George [Augustine] Washington's hands--for his donation for year 1790 to school in the Alexandria Academy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipted [April] 12 by John Barnes. Account for Feb. 21 and April 2 for Best Bourbon Coffee, amounting to £8.15.4.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA bond detailing a loan agreement between De Barth and Washington. Signed by Washington, De Barth, Peter Miller, and Tobias Lear.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipted on [June 2] by H. Burgess. Account includes cotton, linens, gause, etc., amounting to £6.19.1.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrites to know if Washington arrived safe in Philadelphia--weather has been miserable since he left--Mrs. Stuart here at Mount Vernon, waiting to go over the river--Mr. and Mrs. Lund Washington here yesterday--he is worse--veal lights, supposed to help his eyes, have made them worse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis document is an account of medical calls and treatments at Mount Vernon, mostly to slaves, from 8 March 1791 - 4 Nov. 1791. \"Paid in full.\" Part of account, which should begin 17 March 1789, is missing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHarriot thanks her uncle, George Washington, for his letter with advice, and she will heed it--always grateful to him for his care and attention--Cousin [Fanny B. Washington ?] and Major are going down in country and she will stay with Cousin Lee--when Cousin returns Harriot will help her keep house--Mrs. Stuart still here.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis document consists of a listing of the various tenements in Berkeley, Frederick, Fauquier, and Loudon Counties, the location of them, the present tenants, length of lease, and whether tenants were paid up.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives partial list of Washington's tenants in Fauquier County with detailed description of status of land they lease, plus amount collected for rent due Dec. 25, 1791.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRespecting trespass on Washington's property--Col. Little detected man loading his wagon with hoop poles and discovered many thousands cut--the trespasser is an overseer to Chas. Alexander--probably much trespass on Washington's lands far from eyes of those who care for his land--discusses legal action against them--\"it requires the eyes of Argus to protect property in this neighborhood\"--enclosure to Mrs. Powell [Elizabeth Willing Powel].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived letter and expresses thanks for appointment--noted contents of letter to Mr. Muse and received from him all the blank leases and ones already executed with precise accounting of the rents due--great difficulty in collecting rents in Fauquier and Loudon Counties, Virginia--few improvements made there--Berkeley tenants paid rents quickly and have made many improvements--\"Most of those who hold Leases for lives have satisfied me that the lives are still in existance - Others again are uncertain, and say the lives are in Kentucky or Georgia - They have all agree'd to produce certificates of this truth from respectable authority.\"--Amount of rental exceeds what G.A. Washington led him to expect--10% will amply repay him for services--should finish rental rolls shortly--deep snow has prevented communication between Alexandria and this County--Mrs. Lewis has been ill--late fright caused \"premature increase of our family\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHarriot hopes he arrived safely in Philadelphia--she desires a guitar (\"guittar\") preferably one with keys and strings both--\"they are easier to learn to play on, and not so easy to be out of order, but if one with keys is dearer than without, I shall be much obleiged to you for one with strings.\"--will be easy to learn to play--Mrs. Bushrod Washington has offered to teach her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor the carriage of a trunk by stage to Philadelphia 12/.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas decided to try the water at the springs and delay his return to Mt. Vernon a fortnight in struggle to regain his health, unless he hears something unfavorable from Mount Vernon--physician in the county doubts that he is consumptive--his head very disordered by rheumatic or nervous complaints--sends the letter by gentleman to Frederick Town [Winchester].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived his favor by Howell--deep apologies for not sending his share of money from Mr. Cowper--Lewis used it to extricate himself from difficulties brought about by a bond he signed, but has now the money to send George Washington--will give Howell the money and give account of sale of land--denies he meant to go to Kentucky without paying money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been indisposed--will take Harriot Washington to live with her this winter if she comes well supplied with clothes--last time she was there, Harriot often couldn't appear in public because of a lack of clothes--she (Betty) cannot advance any to her because she is supporting 3 grandchildren and may have more--Fielding very distressed--\"his children would go naked if it was not for the assistance I give him\"--her family has been very sickly this fall--goes to visit daughter Betty Carter in Albemarle--change of air may help--will return in a few weeks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends copy of Mr. Cowper's account--payments not up to date--had expected to have Howell bring Washington full amount of money due him, but was disappointed in sum promised by Col. Fontain--will send it all within a few weeks--Howell brings £212.6.5 1/2--will substitute another bond for one of Dr. French's on which payment not received.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOn the subject of George Washington's resignation and whether he really would be as happy in retirement as doing good for his country.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eClendinen introduces, to Washington, King Dequen, leader of the Kascashas, and expresses the chief's intent to prevail \"upon the Chiefs of Many [Indian] Nations to Travel with him to you,... Hoping that we may all become the Same people. Firmly United to Each Others Interests.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRental for 1792 on lands in Berkeley, Frederick, Loudoun and Fauquier Counties,--lists tenants and amounts paid--arrearages for years 1791 \u0026amp; 1792--a note by Lewis explains \"The above arrearages have been collected by the Sheriffs and no Executions returned. I have had them fined, and am to have a final settlement of accounts this week.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis documents records the accounts of tenants in Berkley, Frederick, and Fauquier Counties.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill leave tomorrow to carry out Washington's instructions regarding purchasing Major Harrison's land in Fairfax County adjoining the mill tract--doesn't think the land is very valuable--thanks Washington for horse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMajor Harrison of Loudon now has decided not to sell land--seems an honest man--he will get rid of tenants, but must wait until next Fall--title is not clear and he refuses general warrantee--he wants 40 shillings per acre--wants to wait until Congress adjourns in the Spring and Washington comes to Virginia, for Harrison believes that Washington knows more about the title than he does.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph document, in hand of Anthony Whitting, docketed by G.W., laminated, (not examined for watermark).Papers of George Washington - Reel#2. Meteorological account -- work done on each farm, giving division of labor -- work days lost by sickness -- stock increase and decrease -- work of ditchers and coopers -- amount of grain ground at mill. Also a list of the weights of River plantation hogs and remaining mill hogs. A-283.96 ; A-283.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA report of recent work done at Washington's Mount Vernon estate: Digging and planting, cuttings of weeping willow, cleaning and leveling nursery in vineyard, planting fruit trees and leveling gravel walk, gathering haws [red berries of hawthorn].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis document is a report of the recent work done at George Washington's Mount Vernon estate: Spinning, yarn and stocking yarn, making shirts, stockings. Work done by 10 women, all named.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport on recent work done at George Washington's Mount Vernon estate: Framing and raising corn house, drawing shingles, making brackets, putting axle tree to carts, mending flax brake and hemp brake -- jointing shingles, making pins, painting, etc. Fragment, docketed by George Washington.A note at end of report, \"I will answer your letter by my nex Report.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington's farm manager reports the bad conduct of Thos. Green, carpenter -- will not use delegated authority concerning Green, because realizes he is necessary -- good men are hard to come by -- suggests an addition of carpenters, or estate will be a long time in improving -- mentions all the buildings that need to be built or repaired -- wishes farms to look neat -- will put up fences and gates -- suggests moving post and rail fence at Dogue Run to make meadow correspond to fields -- new corn house going up at River farm -- will move Rich's house to Muddy Hole, for David's house likely to be blown down by high wind -- engaged planks and scantling for [Dogue Run] barn from Mr. Kenzie -- Green keeps sawyers about the corn house -- poor Maj. Washington cannot recover, but he doesn't consider himself fatally ill -- G.A. Washington desires him to continue building on his house -- has treated Whitting like a brother -- will keep carpenters on G.A. Washington's house until they run out of work and he will order no more scantling -- has planted hedges of honey locust, French furz, and cedar berries, but sheep eat them -- need nettle fences on each side of hedge to enable it to grow -- hedges must be given much care to grow -- advises English thorn imported for live fences and estimates cost -- Lombardy and weeping willow cuttings planted about the Mansion house fences -- River plantation will be hard to fence -- Mr. Stuart advises water fences there -- a batteau is needed for this -- should it be built in Alexandria or by one of carpenters? -- Mr. Butler and he can carry on the hedging and fencing, including the night work -- grubbing proceeds to line of locust trees below Vineyard -- will make it a year of fencing -- little wool to spin -- spinning sewing thread and candlewick of tow -- Caroline unwell -- bled her -- trouble with Charlotte -- whipped and refuses to work -- claims she hasn't been whipped for 14 years -- will try to make seine twine -- deer destroying trees at mansion house, especially mulberry -- ice house not filled -- Dr. Stuart and young man managing Custis estates take plough to White House to use as pattern -- Mr. Ring present manager -- shorts from mill can be ground over as ship stuff or fed to cattle -- high price of flour in Alexandria.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning her sons Robert and Howell who were with the President in Philadelphia, and her niece, Harriot, who was living with her in Fredericksburg. Also inquires about the price of wheat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMeteorological account of weather at Mount Vernon -- work done on each farm, giving division of labor -- work days lost by sickness -- stock increase and decrease -- work of ditchers, and coopers -- amount of grain ground at mill -- Also, \"clearing the second Vista.\" -- At end in hand of George Washington is an itemized account of sheep and lambs at each farm. Autograph document, in hand of Anthony Whitting, laminated, 4 pages, docketed by George Washington, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport of recent work done at Mount Vernon by 4 men in the gardens: Wheeling gravel and dung into the garden; cutting wood lost by snow; dressing hemp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport of work recently accomplished at Mount Vernon by 8 named women: Spinning hemp, stocking yarn and shoe thread; making shirts, sheets and shift, knitting stockings. Fragment, docketed by George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport of work recently accomplished at Mount Vernon by 8 named women: Spinning hemp, stocking yarn and shoe thread; making shirts, sheets and shift, knitting stockings.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport of recent carpentry work done at Mount Vernon: Getting new logs \u0026amp; gutter piece \u0026amp; shingles for roof \u0026amp; chimney of overseers house at Muddy Hole -- \"straching\" the well rope \u0026amp; fixing it to well -- preparing plow -- \"to drawing the brick kill at dogue Runn\" -- mending shoes -- drawing and jointing shingles -- \"to trying up stuff for Bench plains.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDrenching rains, fields flooded, mill race broke again, roads almost impassable--Tayler little to be confided in, has kept horse since the Major is away--mill has plenty of wheat--will try to straighten fence from Manley Bridge to the Mill--snows gone, wheat not damaged, but freezing would cause covering of ice--fences and gates can't go in such wet ground--too wet to paint buildings--mixing paints--will let Green have corn--asks whether to continue work on Major Washington's building--Burwell Bassett says Mrs. Fanny Washington will not go to housekeeping--two ships just passed, will probably take flour from Alexandria--Charles' toe may have to be taken off--has called for Dr. Craik--Caroline made a shift for Sarah Flatfoot--2 sheets cut from Oznaburgh linen for there is no change of them while washing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJust returned from Westmoreland--denies neglect of Washington's business--would have written had there been further developments in the case--Mr. Lee informed Mr. Hooe of judgement, but no injunction has been applied for--concludes with greetings from Nancy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn hand of Anthony Whitting, docketed by George Washington including; Report on recent work done at Mount Vernon's several farms: Work done on each farm, giving division of labor -- work days lost by sickness -- stock increase and decrease -- work of ditchers and coopers -- amount of grain ground at mill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport on recent work done at Mount Vernon by 9 men and 3 boys: Hanging a gate, repairing fishing boat, dressing timber, giving sizes and amounts of timber -- sawing timber, hauling timber, digging brick earth and making brick yard -- painting -- making a batto [batteaux] for fishing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis report is on recent work done at Mount Vernon by 4 men: Planting evergreen, cleaning, digging, sowing and planting.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport of recent work done at George Washington's Mount Vernon estate by 8 women: Spinning tow, \"sown shoe maker Thread,\" stocking yarn, winding twine for seine maker, a shift \u0026amp; knitting stockings, \"making 13 bax\" [bags?].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters were delayed--will meet them at Mt. Vernon early next month--estate in good condition--outstanding debts small--property in Berkeley under ignorant overseer and may have suffered--he hasn't sold the crops there yet--overseer on Fairfax property taking liberties--he has a boat and seine for fishing--Dr. Craik's account discharged by corn and wheat Taylor had for sale--desires to live in Alexandria to enable her children to get better education, but looks to Mr. and Mrs. Washington for the guidance to do this or accept their offer to remain at Mt. Vernon--will continue Mt. Vernon chariot in her service, at their suggestion--\"My dear little Fayette shall be given up to your kind patronage whenever you think proper ...\"--sorry to hear of poor Mr. Anthony Whitting's sickness--will leave April 1 for Mt. Vernon--requests permission to leave Harriot Washington with Mrs. Betty Lewis while she takes a trip to Berkeley--brothers are busy so she will be accompanied to Mt. Vernon by Mr. Joe Foster.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter with advertisement came late but will go in next week's paper--intended to write by Cousin Washington [Fanny Bassett] but her stay was short--Harriot needs hat, gloves, and shoes--keeps exact account of everything bought and will send it to Washington--money sent from Philadelphia bought Harriot a dress for the Birthnight, \"it must of appeard particular had I refused to let her go, and her having nothing fit for that Purpose ...\"--requests a ticket to the Washington lottery.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHasn't heard from home in 5 months, and has contracted many debts--a Quaker has threatened to prosecute--is a student of medicine under Dr. Rush--has no dependence on anyone--asks for $300 until his father sends him money from Virginia--although he is unknown to George Washington, he believes Washington knew his grandfather (Washington's first cousin, Warner)--asks him not to make known his request.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Washington for his offer to write his father--his father's allowance to him is adequate, but has had no remittance for 5 months--he isn't extravagant--encloses letter from man to whom he owes 5 months board.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSickness prevented his visiting Washington's lands on the Potomac and lots at Winchester and Bath--must stay to make harvest now--will inspect lands after sowing corn and wheat--Major Harrison has decided not to sell his lands--he thinks prices will rise--encloses draft on Philadelphia man given for rent by a tenant of Washington's--asks for letter giving information on lots in Winchester.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport of recent work done in the gardens at the Mount Vernon estate by 4 men \"Klening\" in the yard, gardens and \"winne Yart\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis Farm Report (work done on Mount Vernon farms during the week Aug. 4-10) includes: Meteorological account -- work done on each farm, giving division of labor -- work days lost by sickness -- stock increase and decrease -- work of ditchers and coopers -- amount of grain ground at mill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport of recent work done at Mount Vernon by 10 named women spinning yarn and stocking yarn, washing, sewing breeches, knitting stockings.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecent work at Mount Vernon by 9 men and 3 boys: Putting up bedstead and furniture for it, mending blinds in parlor and mending locks--mending \"Dutch fan\"--felling and flattening stocks--building walls at Dogue Run--\"Plastering weightwashing \u0026amp; painting at ye Mansion House\"--mending equipment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived letter and bank note--recent rain great service to crops--wheat being sown--oxen and horses sick, cause shortage of plows--machine for gathering heads of clover for seed has been found--haying--planting grass-- sent Washington all pamphlets by Capt. Elwood found in his study.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Washington for money he sent her--will buy nothing unnecessary--\"Aunt Lewis has a very large family at present and a great deal of company, which makes my cloaths ware out much faster than if I was in the country where any thing would do to ware ...\"--Aunt Betty Lewis sent letters to Bob Lewis--Cousin Lawrence [Lewis?] left to go to Bath.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA stock printed shipping bill on which is recorded in manuscript the arrival from London on board the ship George Barclay, John Collet master, one case containing a harpsichord to be delivered to His Excellency General George Washington, President of the United States. The document is signed at the bottom by Bartholomew Dandridge, Jr., one of Washington's nephews and secretaries. Washington bought the instrument for his wife's granddaughter Nelly (Eleanor Parke Custis) who played it at their residence in the capital city and then later at Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUrges Washington to pick another city for session of Congress other than Philadelphia, where a fatal sickness rages [yellow fever]--suggests tentatively Baltimore or New York, especially the latter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDr. Stuart's visit so short, she fears he may not have examined her husband [Lund Washington] well enough -- Lund doesn't want to go to Philadelphia for examinatin and treatment of cancer, for his eyesight is bad, and medicine affects nerves so he needs complete rest -- he is extremely ill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAssures Washington he has power to call legislative assembly in another city and at another time--quotes laws and Constitution--fears and jealousies in various quarters over a new meeting place--hears accounts that conditions are improving in Philadelphia now from yellow fever epidemic.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Deals with legacy left her by brother George William Fairfax (d. 1787) -- declines to pay any debts against Mrs. Mildred Washington Bushrod's (d. 1785) estate -- her husband (Warner Washington, 1722-1790) was not a legatee -- her children were, but they are married. Autograph letter signed, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"H. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks her uncle for the money he sent--she goes to stay with cousin Betty Lewis Carter who has recently lost a child--Mrs. Lewis will come to get her if Mrs. Washington stays at Mt. Vernon this winter and wants her to come there.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Martha Washington is awaiting President's word to join him in Philadelphia--very apologetic for troubling him, but wonders can another story be added to the house in Alexandria which George Washington has so kindly put at her disposal?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses gratitude of herself and her husband Mr. Lund Washington for George Washington's part in getting Dr. Gates' opinion -- Gates hasn't arrived in Virginia yet -- Lund's condition growing worse all the time -- can only see light.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been in Culpeper all winter with Cousin Betty Lewis Carter--desires enough money for silk jacket and pair of shoes to wear to Birth Night Ball.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosed is deed to be reacknowledged in presence of Mr. Rutherford, as the previous copy is now out of date due to the negligence of Dr. Stuart and Col. Ball--just returned from Berkeley County, seeing Washington's tenants and is on his way to Fauquier whence he will write more fully..\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends her thanks for the bundle containing such pretty things [probably silk jacket and shoes requested by Harriot in letter of 7 January 1794]--Cousin Bob [Robert] Lewis has lost his little boy [William Burnett Lewis, who had died at the end of November 1793].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBetty writes that Harriot is very pleased with items Washington sent to her from Philadelphia--she is very deserving and takes care of her things--two valuable Negro hands have run away, probably to Philadelphia to be free, and Betty asks her brother's advice in the matter--her next year's crops will be negligible unless they can be returned. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWith apologies for taking up his valuable time, Bushrod sends the draft of an answer on a question having to do with the estate of Mr. George William Fairfax. Bushrod is doing well in law practice in Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDesires linen and dimity to make petticoats and great coat-- her great coat is so small she can't get it on.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends her gratitude for package--wishes for money to make great coat, and for tape and thread for linen--would make coat herself but no tailor will cut it out unless he makes it too--Harriot had borrowed 24 shillings from Aunt Betty Lewis, and asks for Washington's help to repay her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas had a bad attack of ague and fever, but is now recovered--thanks Washington for present of a mule--heard news of some dying of yellow fever in Philadelphia again this spring--Harriot received money he had sent her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod has word of an injunction against Washington in High Court of Chancery--his answer is needed quickly as the Court sits on 12 May--Bushrod will draw it up and send it to Washington to be sworn to. The injunction deals with suit by Henshaw, arising out of settlement of George Mercer's estate in Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces Mr. Maund to Washington as carrier of this letter--Bushrod gently reminds the president of his recent letter (22 April) requesting an answer about the suit against him by Henshaw, dealing with estate of George Mercer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCouldn't write to Washington before with information on his rents, tenants, etc. until High Sheriff of the county handed over rental money--they are enclosed herewith--breeding horses and mules--mentions Washington's lots in Winchester and Bath, and suggests exchange of one of Washington's lots on Potomac for one held by a tenant on the Bullskin in Berkeley--should buy out life leases there from tenant John Dimmett--Lewis fears he might lose land Washington gave him in Stafford because of no clear title.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington's letter to Robert Lewis will be carried to him by Cousin [Betty?] Carter who travels to Fauquier--Harriot requests money for summer dresses, or as goods are cheaper in Philadelphia, she would be happy if he would buy them there for her--wants him to know that she does mend her clothing and wear it as long as possible.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgain requests some summer dresses--requests permission to go to Philadelphia to visit brother George Steptoe Washington--Aunt Betty Lewis has ague and fever--she and family go to Berkeley soon--wheat crop is bad in Fredericksburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests Washington's permission to leave Philadelphia and study law in Berkeley--his actions there are always put under worst possible construction--is in debt now and knows Washington will advance him no more money--says his brother will send money to pay his debts and travel to Berkeley--expresses deep gratitude to Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShe thanks Washington for money he sent her to buy summer dresses--and reports that all there are sorry to hear of Washington's accident on his way to Mt. Vernon--she hope he's recovered--Aunt Betty Lewis's family has been ill all summer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnswers questions Washington raised in letters of 18 May and 18 July respecting his lands to be leased or sold--land on Potomac put up for rent--procured tenant for houses in Bath--rental of lot in Winchester--trouble in buying out leases of tenants in Berkeley--land on Difficult Run--Mr. Muse allowed transfers of leases--money for rents--use of rents to buy out leases of tenants.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHappy to hear Washington is well and cancerous growth on his face is much improved--weather promises very good corn crop--she asks his permission to set her overseer and carpenters to build a corn house--not satisfied with school her children are in as it is too crowded--her son Fayette has been ill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis writes: \"Casually going into a painter's shop yesterday I there saw some Tent Poles which I was told were for your\" use. Since the usual complaint with these tents is that \"the standards in the middle [are] of a great inconvenience,\" Nicola has submitted a sketch [included] of his own for Washington's consideration.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrites by Mr. Madison [James ?]--left for Berkeley before receiving answer from Washington because of early conveyance there--has heard Aunt Lewis is ill, but can't go back until Brother George is well enough to take her--very much impressed with new sister [Geo. Steptoe Washington married Lucy Payne, sister of Dolly Payne Madison]--dined with Uncle Charles recently and he is in much better health--refused Mr. and Mrs. [James] Madison's invitation to Philadelphia for fear of angering her dear uncle--thinks Mrs. Madison a charming woman.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBegs Washington for money to buy a stuff skirt and a couple of dark calicoes--she left Berkeley a week ago--Aunt Betty Lewis has been very ill but it recovering.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis writes that the Berkeley and Frederick rents were easily collected because the lands there are productive--those in Fauquier County are hard to collect--deputy sheriffs won't turn over money that is collected--to Mrs. Haney, \"a very genteel old lady\" and cousin of Washington's (probably daughter of his mother's half sister Elizabeth Johnson), he has extended money on several occasions according to Washington's direction--has settled her and her teenage daughter on a tenement of his own, because those of Washington that were vacant will bring at least £30 each--it may be expensive to buy up life leases on tenements, but Lewis would recommend Washington do so because the money will be reimbursed by higher rent in 4 or 5 years.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page each for the two copies which are slightly different. This bond is for rent and signed by Cooper and Robert Lewis, Washington's nephew and secretary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived Washington's letter with 2 plats of land--he knows little of Washington's land in Kentucky on Rough Creek or of settlement there, but supposes there is some, as he believes Washington's land is near the small town of Hartford, some 18 miles from Vienna--Lewis goes to Kentucky again in April to view his own lands on Green River and will view Washington's at same time--his mother and Harriot send greetings.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShe received the money Washington sent--would have sent her thanks before, but was in Culpeper and kept there long by bad weather--Aunt Betty Lewis too busy to write by this post.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHarriott addresses her \"Honored\" uncle with great humility and asks for a pair of stays, a hat \"and a few other articles.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCabot has heard from Judge Phillips--and is happy to report that the young Lees and Brents mentioned in Washington's letters will probably attend academy at Andover, or else at Exeter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis has just returned from Kentucky--he was unable to see either his own land or Washington's, despite his efforts--he did meet Gen. Spotswood who said he has bought the identical land from Gen. Harry Lee for 4 shillings per acre--Lewis believes it is worth at least twice that--the land has good settlement and a good iron bank on it--he cannot understand what Lee meant by selling it again--300 acres of Andrew Woodrow's should be purchased to improve value of Washington's land--he will purchase it if Washington agrees.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces [John Neale] whom he recommends to overlook the carpenters at Mt. Vernon--he made no definite agreement with him--encloses the agreement that Washington drew up for \"former person\"--he will accept £40--is married with children, which William Washington sees as an advantage because married men stick to their business better than single men.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter and draft of his letter of the same date to Washington but with different closing paragraph. Lewis has purchased no leases because of high prices--he encloses rent roll for past year and has deposited £475.10.2 with his aunt--all above amount of rents to go to his account for 1793 rents sent to Philadelphia--finally got judgment for rents held by sheriff and hopes to pay Washington all arrearages owed--discusses lots in Berkeley--will eject several tenants next year from Frederick and make new leases with industrious farmers--apologizes for not staying at Mount Vernon until Washington arrives, but must see to planting wheat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of land rents collected by Lewis for year 1795 on lands in Berkeley, Frederick, and Fauquier County, Virginia on behalf of George Washington. Shows description of land and remarks on land rented by William Collins, Henry Shover, and ___ McIntosh--amounts to £354.5.0.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDifficulty getting peas and vetches--has applied to Lords of Privy Council to permit officers of customs to admit it to entry to forestall another confiscation of American goods--sends along Chicorium Intybus [Intibus, or succory] and bill of lading--Captain Tuttel promises special care to this shipment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDandridge, employed at the time as personal secretary to the President, declares his intention to leave the official household and begin a commercial career in rural Virginia, having found city life in Philadelphia intolerable.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHarriot apologizes for asking for more money to buy hat and articles for Birth night so soon after having received \"liberal presents\"--she has been very ill, enough so to require a physician--Aunt Betty Lewis ill with ague and fever.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis reports that he met with unexpected success in rent collecting for Washington's properties \"over the ridge and in this county\"--few have made required improvements--he suggests the life leases be put into hands of lawyer to decide how to proceed--Mr. Muse says Col. Simm of Alexandria thinks leases badly drawn and ejectments won't be supported by court--reports repossession of lots in Frederick and Berkeley, and rental of some lots--difficulties in collecting from sheriffs--Lewis's late cousin Thornton Washington's estate has cut timber on 35 or 40 acres of Washington's prime reserve in Berkeley because of neglect by Mr. Muse in maintaining the lines (Thornton Washington, son of Samuel Washington, inherited rights to cut timber on Lawrence Washington's land, which bordered George Washington's)--Lewis is unable to rent poor land on Deep Run, and suggests procuring situation for sawmill there, for good pine timber on land--he must see Washington on next trip to Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHarriot reports that she is now at Matapony, where is seldom chance of sending mail--she sends her sincere thanks for money Washington sent her to buy articles for Birthnight.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod reports that he has received and will retain bundle of papers dealing with the [Thomas Colvill] estate settlement--he will ask for settlement as soon as possible, and explains some possible outstanding issues to Washington--Mr. Keith has furnished some information--has not yet received appraisement of estate--received hogs from Washington and thanks him for them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis agrees that Washington is wise to wait until September, as described in the advertisement, to sell his land--Kentucky lands rising in value--he hears there was large emigration last year and some of it to Green River, which should help boost value of Washington's land--discusses military lands and state grant lands--land fever can make prices fluctuate--he was unable to purchase Woodrow's inholding within Washington's property yet--Lewis says that Col. Willis's and Gen. Spotswood's horses still for sale, may be at reduced price.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning \"the claims of the Cohnawaga, or Seven Nations of Canada.\" The Seven Nations were an Indian confederacy of Mohawk, Abenaki, Huron, and Onodaga that supported the French during the French and Indian War, and later the British in the American Revolution.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn cypher, Monroe alerts President to interception by French of Washington's letter re XYZ affair. Message also decoded.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBetty writes to Washington on Harriot's behalf, who wants to inform him that Andrew Parks, a merchant of Fredericksburg, has been courting her and she would like to marry him--Betty says that Parks is \"very much respected by all his acquaintances ... a sober sedate young man and attentive to business\"--she has left town for a healthier place which has the advantage of having a mill as well.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis blames delays in his letters on the fact that there are no post riders in this area--since his mother left Fredericksburg, Washington should direct letters to the attorney James Lewis there--he explains not paying Washington money collected so far from rentals--he had wanted to pay in lump sum, but will not remit it as he collects it--denies using funds for own use--Washington's advertisement posted at Court House--describes the property dispute between McCormick and Ariss, one of whom has encroached on Washington's property--it is too late in season to bring Jack to breed in Fauquier County--next season will do so--Mrs. Haney (or Haynie) [G.W.'s kinswoman, see letter of R. Lewis to G.W., Jan. 17, 1795 and R. Lewis's diary for that year] is dying of consumption.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis desires to know, because others have asked him, whether Washington will exchange western lands for some improved estates in this area which might be rented to advantage--he will pursue the purchase of Woodrow's inholding--Mrs. Lewis [Catherine Daingerfield Lewis] has been ill, and that will prevent his going to Kentucky this year.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Lewis's [his wife] illness had prevented him from retrieving Washington's letter before now--gives opinion of Andrew Parks as suitor for Harriot Washington--he is an industrious young man with good prospects, but considers their marriage at this time \"madness in the extreme\"--he advises any marriage be put off until Washington can come to Virginia and look into things himself--Washington's letter to his mother sent to Culpeper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis writes that he forwarded to Howell Lewis, his brother, the papers from Washington concerning debt he owes--it should never have gone to Washington, and Howell considers it a \"rude attempt\" on the part of others to collect their money--they would have been paid had it been presented correctly to Howell--Mrs. Catherine Daingerfield Lewis still ill--they will go to Culpeper for change of air after court terminates in Fredericksburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis writes that he tried to obtain possession of land on Accokeek Run in Stafford County, Va. which Washington said (both in person and in a 29 April 1793 letter) he might have, but finds title belongs jointly to Washington and other heirs of his mother [Mary Washington]--Lewis will give up all efforts to obtain it--Mrs. Haney [Washington's cousin, Elizabeth Haynie] died of rapid consumption [see letter of Jan. 17, 1795]--her daughter Sally Ball Haynie cannot find employment because the people in the neighborhood \"are uncommonly industrious and do every thing with in themselves.\"--Mrs. Lewis has taught Sally reading, writing, and useful needlework, etc.--she would make an extraordinary housekeeper for some genteel family--she is welcome to take her board in his house, but he defers to Washington's judgment--sister [Betty Lewis] Carter is delivered of a son [Charles E. Carter].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePowel writes that she cannot harbor resentment after all that passed yesterday, and is determined to dine with him tomorrow, \"when I will endeavor to meet your Ideas with Fortitude\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod writes that he is grateful for Washington's bounty [see Writings, XXXV, 107-108 - Washington's offer of some lots he won in a lottery]--the Colville estate business is finally settled by County Court, but this not binding, so he will seek another settlement--Bushrod will take his wife, Anne (\"Nancy\") Blackburn Washington up to Berkeley Springs for her health--he encloses an order to be published in England.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOne share (No. 1355) of augmented stock in the Bank of Alexandria. Endorsed on back, \"The within Share was Transferred to Robert Beverley August 19th 1802. M. Sutton B.K.\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived the bills--Harriot [Washington] was married July 15, and has gone to her Brother's in Berkeley [Geo. Steptoe Washington]--expects to go to son Lawrence's in Frederick for her health--\"My Dear Brother it is with Infinite Pleasure I here you intend to retire to your owne Home, there I hope you will Enjoy more statisfaction than you Possibly can do in Public Life ...\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis encloses bill of $100. from his brother Howell--Howell is sorry his uncle should have been troubled by receiving the note for money due [See letter of May 4, 1796, George Lewis to George Washington].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis notes Washington's acknowledgement of the bank note forwarded to him for Howell--he agrees that his brother should have considered interest on the principal--he will see his brother about this on the latter's return from \"over the ridge\" with his family [see letters of Aug. 1 and May 4, 1796].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMeade conveys to Washington a character reference for Mr. [James] Anderson from a Mr. Fitzhugh--Anderson is a man of industry and clever, but advanced in years.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnderson writes from the Selden family's Salvington Plantation near Fredericksburg that he has received Washington's letter telling of William Pearce's advance of salary from £100 to 100 Guineas--he himself would accept 100 Guineas with house, garden, etc--Anderson believes Washington's superintendent should have an assistant to take over much of writing business inside--he hears that Washington's superintendent \"has as much to do as any one man can execute\"--describes his knowledge of farming and grazing as \"two branches of the same business\" that he \"was bred to from my youth\" in Scotland--he leaves his character reference to others.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnderson writes that his failure to answer Washington's earlier queries was not caused by deceit--he then relates his background and experience in farming north of Edinburgh, Scotland, in the English border lands, and in America--he came to U.S. in 1791--has seen Mt. Vernon estate--mentions the distillery he runs on Salvington plantation and that he thinks a properly conducted distillery of much gain to owner--mentions crop rotation and the use of manure as necessary components in improving the land--he is content in present situation with Mr. Cary Selden, but would delight in serving Washington if he can make it profitable for both.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnderson informs Washington that he sent a letter on 11th to Philadelphia--he will be glad to come to Mt. Vernon to see Washington at earliest opportunity.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnderson writes that he can procure good overseer with experience in \"the management of Negroes\" if Washington's current overseer is leaving--Anderson will shortly take measurements of John Francis Mercer's \"thrashing machine\", so that he can cut timber in winter for mounting one for Washington--suggests cost could be lowered by using Washington's own carpenters and a millwright.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRec. No. 258 annotated by G.W. \"School Alex £50.0.0--dated, addressed to Charles Lee Esq. in another hand.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHannah Washington writes to introduce her son Fairfax to George Washington, as he arrives in Philadelphia to study law under Charles Lee--Hannah asks whether Washington \"would sometimes take the trouble to advise him in regard to his moral conduct, as he is much too young to be in such a city, without a guide \u0026amp; true friend.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod writes that he is just recovering from attack of pleurisy--the deed enclosed not recorded as prescribed by law--no news of Kanawa lands.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePowel offers to pay Washington $1000 for his carriage horses, which she intends for the use of her nephew, on the condition that they are as she describes them--however, if Mr. Adams wants them and will pay full price, she will yield all claim.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePowel writes that she would certainly like to purchase Washington's coach, but that since she doesn't buy his horses for herself, she has no use for the coach--her nephew prefers to follow fashion and wants a new carriage, though Washington's is a superb piece of workmanship and will outlast modern one--Washington's successor is to be legally announced today, and Powel believes that Adams should buy the coach--she will pay Washington cash for the carriage horses any time.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePowel encloses her check for $1000 to pay for Washington's carriage horses, and indicates she does not wish to have them before he leaves Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePowel teases Washington because he had \"without design put into my possession the love letters of a lady addressed to you under the most solemn sanction\"--these letters from Mrs. Washington were found in the writing desk she got from him--she tried to give them to Tobias Lear who was present when she discovered them, but as he refused, she sealed them up and will return them to Washington by whatever means he directs. Includes a self-deprecating note in which she promises to pay Lear $245 for the writing desk and praises Washington's \"wise and peaceful administration for eight years.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eErskine writes Washington that he has used his name in a pamphlet he has written about the French Revolution entitled \"Causes and Consequences of the war in France\". He also expresses his great admiration for Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoice for certain materials and labor used in the construction of a boat. At the bottom, Humphries has signed (in full) a receipt for the total sum of £55.16.3 ($148.83).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis has made inquiries on Washington's behalf for a workman [housejoiner] desired by Washington, but can find none available now, neither among blacks (who are generally hired out a year at a time) nor among whites (who would come burdened with families to support)--he suggests that Col. Ball might have some such workman whom he will rent out--Mrs. Lewis's health has been bad for several years and growing worse, else they would have visited Mount Vernon already.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth Washington writes that she has been informed that she cannot, as had been her custom, get herrings from George Washington's fishing landing--her hands at the ferry landing have only gotten 300 herring--it is too late to apply elsewhere--she asks the favor of 6 or 7000 herrings from Washington's seine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth Washington writes to protest that she only wanted justice done in getting her turn at the fishing landing--when she applied for fish there were two others before her, the fish did not run while her negroes were at the fishery, and then she heard that others were supplied out of order before her--she did not expect George Washington to \"disfurnish\" his own family of their herrings for her--[see letter of April 24, 1797]--can't come to Mt. Vernon to see Mrs. Washington because roads are impassable between Hayfield and Mount Vernon--and while writing the above she has just had word to send negroes down for fish--she thanks Washington for his intervention and says she is now sending the letter only to explain that she wanted nothing more \"than what was the common rule of fishing landings, to have my turn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSamuel Washington writes to express thanks to George Washington for advice (\"there is no person fonder of receiving advice than what I am\")--he states that the money he wants to borrow from his uncle is mainly to pay debts contracted by his father [Charles Washington], particularly to Dr. Stuart--he will come to Mount Vernon in few weeks--wife is expecting a little one at any time [Samuel T. Washington?].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDr. Craik's bill from Aug. 25, 1797 - June 14, 1799 for £ 97.11.9, for visits to \u0026amp; treatment of members of G.W.'s family and servants on all the farms--includes visits to attend Mr. Peter's child \u0026amp; \"a visit to \u0026amp; attendce on yourself from 21st to 26th and prescription\" £4.0.0--a dozen oranges--\"Bleeding yourself ...\"\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003edocketed by G.W. \"Receipt Doct. Jas. Craik, Bal. $128.88 27 June 1799,\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote for the sum of one thousand dollars, in George Washington's hand, signed by his nephew Samuel Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth Washington writes to George Washington to clarify her earlier remarks about William Triplett -- she refers to the suit by Thomas Pearson concerning land sold years earlier to George Washington and others by his brother Simon Pearson, some of which now makes up Hayfield farm on which she lives -- her nephew looks for papers relative to land in Stafford and Prince William.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Receipted Dec. 18, 1797 by John \u0026amp; Thos. Vowell. Bill for Shingles, amounting to £8.4.5.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis writes a recommendation for Thomas Alsbury, who formerly served Washington \"in the wars with the savages\" and \"in your family\"--Alsbury now wants to lease land from Washington on the Ohio or Kanawha Rivers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegrets that she cannot visit Mt. Vernon at this time. Her grandsons, Augustine and Corbin, are sick. Must remain at Haywood. Promises to visit at first opportunity.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod Washington answers George Washington's legal queries dealing with Thomas Pearson's suit concerning land sold by his late brother Simon Pearson to Washington and others in 1763 [see letter, G.W. to Bushrod W., Oct. 9, 1797]--Bushrod will take the case should it go to a higher court--Gen. Marshall may know something further about the case, as Bushrod met a man named Pearson at Marshall's office recently.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod records a legal opinion for Washington concerning a suit initiated by Thomas Pearson, against his late brother's estate (Simon Pearson). The suit involved a parcel of land which Washington purchased from Simon Pearson some thirty-five years earlier.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod sends his uncle a copy of grant requsted--he can't find the Inquisition, but has directed the clerk to continue his search for the document related to Pearson's suit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis sends orchard-grass seed, a gift from Mr. Francis Whiting, after a 6 week delay for lack of transportation to Alexandria--Washington's tenant on his tract of land above Bath has removed to Kentucky, and the land is being denuded of its valuable timber by the neighboring \"set of lawless rascals\"--Lewis strongly suggests that the land should be rented out to protect the remaining timber--furthermore, Washington's land on Lost Mountain (then in Prince William County, now Fauquier County) is being stripped of bark by tanners working by moonlight on the pinnacle of the mountain--the perpetrators have been caught.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod writes that he has investigated Mrs. Forbes and found her fully satisfactory for the job of housekeeper at Mt. Vernon--\"She is honest, industrious, \u0026amp; well acquainted with nice as well as common cooking\"--she never received letters from Washington, however--Bushrod will investigate at the post office--mentions having written earlier about the Pearson suit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod writes that he has located and interviewed Mrs. Forbes, who says that her price is $150 a year--Bushrod thinks this is \"extravagant\" for a housekeeper at Mt. Vernon, but that he is persuaded she would do well--he asks Washington to advise him whether or not this will be satisfactory.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod writes that he has talked with Mr. Brooke and received good references for Mrs. Forbes--he answers Washington's queries about her from his 3 November letter--there is good cook to be sold in Fredericksburg by Geo. Murray--he had cooked for Brooke who says his only fault is a fondness for liquor--Bushrod will ask Murray not to sell him until he hears from Washington--Mrs. Forbes is being directed to head for Mount Vernon as early as the next stage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod writes that, having examined the records in the General Court, he finds that surveys were rarely done in cases like Washington's and that he is therefore quite certain that the law is on side of Washington in the Pearson suit--he also encloses an order for settling Washington's accounts as executor of Thomas Colville.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod writes that Mrs. Forbes' delay in leaving for Mt. Vernon was due to lack of funds--Mr. Brook owes her money but has been out of town--Bushrod will advance money to send Forbes to Mt. Vernon on the next day's stage--Mr. Brook has been very ill and now in back country for his health--Bushrod refers again to the settlement of the Colville estate--Mr. Keith advertises the decree in the Alexandria Gazette for 8 weeks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod writes to Washington with a report of what he has discovered about taxes due on Washington's Kanawha land--lands in Kanawha and Berkeley to be forfeited unless back taxes are paid--he urges fast action to avoid having the land seized and sold.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod writes that the auditor can find nothing further on taxes due on Washington's western lands along the Kanawha and Ohio rivers--the records are in poor shape and the auditor blames the inattention and inaccuracy of the commissioners in that part of the country--Bushrod gave him Washington's paper containing a list of his lands on the Ohio and Kanhawa to check more in detail--there are no other Washington lands returned for non-payment of taxes, and as Bushrod paid the arrearages Washington's property is clear for now.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eParker, who is \"now engaged in [publishing] \"The Journals of Congress\" from the year 1775 to the present time, ...\" asks Washington to patronize his work. \"My undertaking has met with the encouragement of Mr. Jefferson \u0026amp; the Committee of Congress\" assigned to this project, \"... yet the honor of your name ... will be the greatest satisfaction I can feel.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod advises his uncle regarding several legal problems relating to taxes on Washington's western lands as well as a land title paper concerning a transaction between Generals Lee and Washington. Bushrod also explorers the circumstances of the \"Langhorne Affair.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpeaks of his recent loss (the death of his son Augustine). Agrees with Washington's advice to send his remaining children to public school. Corn crop will be low this year. Discusses his knowledge of Washington family genealogy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter regarding agreement between George Washington and Wm. Washington whereby George Washington may purchase 500 barrels of corn annually from Wm. Washington Discussion of terms of sale.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod writes that he disapproves Washington's deed to General Lee, but has drawn a better one for him to follow--in order to avoid any possible confusion in the future the new one states that the original deed was not recorded in a timely fashion and that the present one is a replacement--they should check the boundaries to see if they are accurate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDandridge writes that Washington's is first letter he's received from America except one of a few lines from G.W.P. Custis last fall--he knows Washington is busy repairing houses, farms, etc. at Mount Vernon--he has himself led a retired life in the Netherlands, going to no public entertainments except now and then to the theater, though he has been to Paris--his health has been poor--mentions Elbridge Gerry, Gen. Marshall, and Gen. Pinckney--he will try to procure a good joiner to send to Washington--many Germans go to Amsterdam to get employment or passage to America, and Dandridge has asked a \"merchant of eminence\" to assist in the search for a joiner among them with a good character reference--Dandridge gives his explanation of 1100 and odd dollars which was charged by him to Washington's account for \"losses, errors \u0026amp;c\" as having occurred not in a single year, but over the whole course of his employment by Washington--the 200 some dollars charged against Washington in April 1796 is a little harder to explain.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis writes that he encloses a draught on Mr. James Russell of Alexandria by Mr. Ariss for last year's rent (against Washington's usual practice) because Ariss had been infirm--if the funds are not immediately collectable, he asks Washington to return the draft so that he can follow up--a tenant on one of the Berkeley lots is unable to pay, so another was procured temporarily to take care of growing crop--he asks Washington's wishes about leasing that property--wheat crops in the area and up to the Blue Ridge are virtually destroyed by Hessian fly, there has also been a 5 week drought.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDandridge writes that he had no success in finding a joiner to send to Washington, despite several applications and having others search for suitable candidates--the danger of war with U.S. leaves country in unsettled state--the Texel blockaded by British ships, and French privateers are swarming the Maese--preparations of U.S. for defense worry French government--Mr. Gerry leaving Paris soon--expectation is for war between France and America at any time--the Congress at Rastadt is dissolving--war on the Rhine expected--\"we hold ourselves in readiness to march\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSmith writes that he desires to make a vitrified stained glass portrait of Washington like that of His Excellency the president [John Adams]--describes the long-lasting nature of such portraits.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSolicits for his brother William Champe Carter of Albemarle County a commission as Captain in the provisional army or as aide de camp to a general officer--suggests that it would be good to distribute commissions in that area of the state to counteract the attempts by \"a certain character in his route from Philadelphia to Monticello\" [i.e., Thomas Jefferson] to dampen patriotic ardor of people there--he and Mrs. Carter had wanted to visit last spring, but the loss of a carriage and horse is compelling them to postpone that until next Spring.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarshall writes that his father directed him to pay Washington's back taxes on his land on Rough Creek [Hardin County, Ky.]--discusses arrangements for reimbursing his father--Mr. Rawleigh Colston of Frederick authorized to draw upon Washington for the money--as Marshall's father is aged and infirm, Marshall himself can assist Washington in such matters in the future.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod continue to keep his uncle informed about the circumstances of the \"Langhorne Affair,\" and his own involvement as a \"dignified observer.\" He assures the General that the man John Nicholas is of excellent character.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWelch writes to Washington that he has surveyed the tract of Great Kanawha land of 10990 acres--it appears to be short 610 acres, so he is going to check it again--also surveyed Cole River tract--30 settlers on land are doing well--immigration is good, though the migrants themselves are poor--he expects many from Pennsylvania--people in the area all support existing constitution.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOriginal copy of this letter. Dandridge's poor health induces him to resign job of secretary to Mr. Murray, and since Washington helped him get the position, Dandridge wants to let him know--he seeks more a active life--he seeks a subaltern commission in the army of United States--Murray is writing to the President and Secretary of War on his behalf--Dandridge has still had no success in finding a joiner for Washington--\"all communication from this country is quite at a stand except thro Hamburg and England\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod writes his recommendation of Col. Heth as a friend of the government and a sober citizen--he mentions the fictitious John Langhorne [i.e., Peter Carr] letter and Nicholas--Gen. Marshall is anxious to visit Washington and Bushrod may accompany him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest that his uncle consider Thomas Turner and Capt. Blackburn for military commissions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpotswood reports the results of his efforts in securing an overseer, a certain Mr. Garret, for Washington. \"He would not determine whether to receive your offer or not until he returned home and consulted his wife - \".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSnyder writes that some weeks ago he had sent Washington a letter with Robison's Proof of a Conspiracy--since then, he is more confirmed in opinion that groups called \"Illuminati—German Union—Reading Societies—and in France by that of the Jacobine-Club\" are operating for overthrow of this government--many of these groups are of French sympathies and begin by trying to destroy all religion--prays that God, who set Washington \"as a Deliverer of, and Father of his Country\" may keep him safe until this crisis passes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses letter from Mr. Thomas Marshall Jr. of Kentucky who wishes payment of small balance due his father Col. Marshall from Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSnyder writes to apologize for having sent second letter on 1 October, but he received Washington's letter of 25 September only an hour after mailing his own--\"I rejoice very much that you are recovered from your late Sickness\"--he fears pernicious effects of \"the illuminati\" or Jacobinism on people of the United States--Snyder informs Washington that he recently wrote articles in gazettes under name of \"Cicero\" giving a compendium of extracts form \"Robison's Proofs of Conspiracy\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBlagdin writes that although Washington will provide glass, painting and ironmongering he cannot undertake to complete the work on Washington's buildings in Washington, DC for less than $11,000.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSamuel writes that he is distressed that his mother (Mildred Thornton Washington) wrote Washington asking for more money--all debts of his father (Washington's late brother Charles) and his estate lie on him now--he is sure he can pay by selling land, but nobody will buy land in these unsettled times, with war with France possible--he hopes to sell at better prices in the next year--Samuel refuses the $1000 Washington offered his mother because that would make creditors all come to him at once and ruin him, \"Whereas if they come on gradually I can have a better chance.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChurch presents his son, Philip Church, who enters the army under his uncle's (probably Alexander Hamilton's) auspices-- hurch recommends him to Washington's protection.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRootes writes that he had visited Mount Vernon, but not seen Washington--this follow-up letter requests a certificate from Washington that his late father, John Rootes, served as a captain in Col. William Byrd's regiment in the French and Indian wars--Rootes wants this in order to secure bounty land for his father's service, that his father never applied for.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Autograph letter signed, draft. First part of draft is a letter to General Washington of the same date introducing Church, his grandson. In the part of the draft addresssed to the grandson, Schuyler warns him how to approach the general as Church hopes to gain some military favors.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnthony bills Washington for a gold seal, 12 dollars; and repairing buttons, seal and chain, 2 dollars--total, 14 dollars. Receipted by Joseph Anthony.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Spotswood's opinion of the Alien and Sedition Acts and A forgery of Spotswood's name in a previous letter to Washington. Docketed by Washington. Folio size.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRussell writes to Washington that he was mortified to discover that all conveyances for bringing Washington's ram and straw machine from Middletown, Connecticut to Mount Vernon had failed and now that the river is frozen it will take until spring to deliver them--he looks forward to his friend's report on planting wheat in England which Washington procured for him--with the sheep and chaff Engine, Russell proposes sending a \"Ground Borer\" for digging fence post holes--it can also be of use in military operations where chevaux de fries are wanted.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGarland writes to ask Washington for information on land set aside between Great Kanhawa and Sandy River as part \"payment of some Officers and Soilders who was on an Expedition Against the Indians about or before Braddocks Campain.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor £ 1.5.0, or $3.33 for 1 bushel blue grass seed and a keg. Receipted by Samuel Simes for Cath. Roberts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis receipted bill charges Washington £6. for a cocked Beaver hat, a round white hat, and box. Marked \"Recd. pay of C. Biddle for Isaac Parrish,\" by Joseph Parrish.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe writes that he received a copy of an earlier letter to Maj. Harrison [Nov. 4]--desires to take Young Royal Gift to his stable to stand--another Jack in Culpeper now will cut down profits of the stud service--collection of rents goes badly--plight of tenants pitiable--tenants in Frederick and Berkeley mostly paid up--he will come to Mt. Vernon to bring rents and attend the marriage of his brother Lawrence with Miss [Eleanor Parke] (Nelly) Custis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrumbull writes that he knows nothing of arrangements for paying amounts due on sets of prints [\"Death of Warren,\" and \"Death of Montgomery\"] sent to Washington from London--he counsels don't send money to England--his brother John has agents (whom he names) handling affairs of the prints in the States--comments on \"malign influence\" in councils of state in Virginia--takes the opportunity of wishing Washington a happy birthday--extends his best wishes to Nelly Custis on her marriage to Lawrence Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning Washington's recent order for English Crown glass from Alexandria merchants Macleod \u0026amp; Lumsdon. The glass was not available, and the merchants offered to order it for Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrumbull writes that he recently sent 4 pairs of his prints, which Washington had subscribed to, by way of the Nancy Davidson--most of the letter is political beginning with \"I trust, Sir! that you are now destined to act a more important part, in this great Drama, than you have done in the former period of your Life: to save again your Country, and to establish her Security and Greatness upon a Basis broad and firm as is the Continent of which She forms a part.\"--he expresses opinions on political situations of Europe, especially England and France--fears French taking over Spanish and Portuguese colonies in America, thereby creating hazard to Americans--it is to America's interest to see that Spanish colonies are inculcated with true spirit of liberty and rational freedom--writes \"that Europe is rotten to the Heart. and that, in Europe, America has not one friend, on whose support She can rely\"--there is one year left in which to act--\"I hope to have the happiness of seeing the Evening of your Life more useful and more glorious than its Noon, and of saluting you My dear Sir, not merely as the Father of the United States but of the United Empires of America.\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSamuel writes that the executions against him for £300 or 400 are beyond his power to pay, except by selling all his slaves, and then he would be unable to grow a crop which is all he has for the support of two families--if Washington can lend him the money, then Samuel will be enabled to get clear of debt and repay him in the fall by selling land--once free of the sheriff he intends never to go into debt again--his father [Charles Washington] has been very ill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSamuel thanks his uncle for the letter telling of money to be loaned him, it was seriously delayed in the postal system -- he describes his difficulties in settling Uncle Samuel Washington's estate, as his own father and his uncle John both kept poor accounts -- Bushrod Washington won't help any, and Samuel mentions it hoping that Washington will speak to Bushrod this summer -- Samuel expects a bad wheat crop for the 4th straight year -- he intends to sell all his land \u0026amp; buy small amount in Culpeper County at low price -- his father Charles Washington is much improved.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod encloses a deed from Washington to Gen. Lee, and tells him that Lees deed to Washington is being registered -- Washington should send the enclosed one to the clerk of General Court -- speaks of congressional elections in this district that will be close -- Jacobins \u0026amp; opponents of Federal government spread scandalous assertions against Gen. Lee, who is only recently \"making great exertions\" in his own behalf -- Mr. Tayloe will resign his army commission, and Mr. Thomas Turner has asked that Bushrod intervene with Washington about securing a commission in the cavalry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning a transaction of corn, whiskey and herrings. Congratulations on General Lee's and General Marshall's election to the Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConveying 166 barrels of corn and discussing future corn transactions. Mentions his new (third) wife (Sarah Tayloe).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnderson sets forth his new scheme for managing Washington's farms, to make more profit from them--he compares profits and loss for his new scheme and the older system, showing large edge of profit to new scheme, using the Union Farm as the example although the principles could apply to River Farm and Dogue Run with slight alterations--Muddy Hole should be planted in peach trees--Anderson advocates fewer workers on each, and a new system of crop rotation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis sends Washington a draught for Mr. Ariss's rent--Ariss's infirmities make Lewis hesitate to be so rigid in collecting his rent, although he is always backward in paying--Lewis will send rents collected--he saw his brother Lawrence and his lady [Nelly Custis Lewis] at sister Carters--Lawrence has sulpher mud on his eye and drinking spring water improves him--this year's hay crop diminished by a monthlong drought in July--last fall's drought and Hessian fly deprived them of seed wheat--corn and tobacco good.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrumbull comments on the delays in post offices--\"in too many instances there is not that punctual attention to their duty in our post offices which the Public have a right to expect\"--he agrees with Washington's reply to Col. John Trumbull on a project of taking over South America (see letter of March 24, 1799, John Trumbull to Washington)--offers comments on a candidate for presidency--hints strongly that Washington is the only one to unite the party and win for Federalists--expresses his \"hope and trust\" that Washington's life will \"be elongated beyond the term of three core and ten years\"--offers comments on President John Adams.  On letter from Timothy Pickering to Jonathan Trumbull, 29 July 1799\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e$1.25 for repairing Mrs. Washington's watch.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Smith writes to Washington concerning claims of heirs of Robert Stobo to land on account of his services in French \u0026amp; Indian War--he asks Washington to help the family to get the land due under the claim--Stobo was with Washington at Fort Necessity and was surrendered to the French as a hostage--Smith transcribes a letter dated 19 March 1799 from Alexander McCaul to William Smith, saying land due Stobo can still be claimed. Encloses letter from Alex. McCaul to Wm. Smith, saying land due Stobo can still be claimed. [See letter dated Mar. 19, 1799].\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBelgium \u0026amp; \"this Republic\" seem to be fixed as heritage and satelite of french Republic--describes moves of British, Russian, French, \u0026amp; Austrian armies--Duke of York's inglorious evacuation of the Dutch Republic--this liberates all French troops for campaign on Rhine--will present G.W. a model of the Dutch water-throwing mill, or windmill, such as he sent rude sketches of last summer--may be applicable for draining Dismal [Swamp]--La fayette at Utrecht, won't go to U.S. this autumn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from three orphaned children of Thomas Washington of [Nevis] Island in West Indies--17 yrs. ago a gentleman in Newcastle upon Tyne wrote G.W. \u0026amp; sent old papers belonging to them to determine whether they are any kin to him, but received no reply--father had son by 1st marriage, still living in [Nevis]--their mother and father died \u0026amp; left them destitute--were brought up as servants--asks some small relief, are all married to poor men [The truth of this letter sworn to by Chas. Charleton, Vicar, \u0026amp; Wm. Jowsey \u0026amp; Wm. Tayloe, Churchwardens of Parish of Tynemouth [Northumberland].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePowel sends Chevalier Chastelleux's Essay on Public Happiness for his perusal -- hopes it meets with his approval -- knows author will be flattered that the General has read his work. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Mrs. Powel\". Autograph letter, in 3rd person, integral cover, laminated, watermark (D \u0026amp; C Blau). Dated only \"Wednesday Noon\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFour documents are bound together: Survey Notes, Washington's surveying notes on a portion of his Mount Vernon property that he has purchased from Sampson Darrell in 1757, 4-5 November 1762; Grant, to Sampson Darrell, 28 November 1694; Letter, Darrell Smith to George Washington, 9 October 1759; Indenture, from Sampson Darrell, 19 May 1760\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis ledger includes a list of slaves at the Mount Vernon Plantations, clothing alloted to them each year, inventory of cattle, Nov. 15, 1785, accounts with the several plantations, accounts with shoemakers, overseers, and bricklayers. With other Accounts (including ones from George Augustine and Lawrence A. Washington, Tobias Lear, John and H. Fairfax, and Anthony Whiting).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis is a record of the work done at the various farms making up George Washington's Mount Vernon, reporting the number of hours worked by which workers, just what was being done on each farm during a particular week. Farms include Dogue Run, Ferry Plantation, Muddy Hole, River Plantation, and Frenchs Plantation (or Frenchs Quarter). Work by tailors, carpenters, shoemakers, coopers, ditchers, and millers are recorded separately. Includes \"Fairfaxs Report on House People\" for several weeks. Begins November 1786 and ends in April 1787. At the end of the volume there is a document titled \"Memorandum of things delivered to the different Plantations from the 12th of Apl. 1786, 1786 April 12-August 31\" that begins at the last page and works its way back toward the center of the volume. This used to be bound, but has since been unbound and is just leaves.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThese surveys seem to be concerned with a road from the Ferry to Cameron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis covers the period of the building of the Green house and the final stucco work and painting of the New Room.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eIncludes \"Skins put into the Vatts,\" \"Articles received into the Store, Articles delivered out of the Store, Rum account of rum received \u0026amp; doled out (giving reasons in many cases for the dole).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn the handwriting of Tobias Lear (1762-1816), Washington's private secretary, and James Anderson, Mount Vernon's farm and subsequent distillery manager from 1797 to the time of Washington's death in 1799.  Washington endorsed the ledger twice and approved accounts for fisheries, whiskey, shad, and herring.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eKing James version, containing the old and new testaments. Includes a page located in the book of Jeremiah, inscribed with family genealogical information. It lists the marriage date of Augustine Washington (ca. 1694-1743) and his second wife, Mary Ball (1708-1789), as well as the birth dates of their six children. George Washington, their eldest child, was born \"about 10 in the Morning\" on February 11, 1731/32, according to the Julian calendar then in use. The leather bound volume is missing the title page and has had extensive conservation work completed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSmall book bound in leather, entitled \"The American Repository of Useful Information containing a Calendar of the present Year ...\", engraved on front is \"Autograph of General Washington\" and \"Given to C. Hughes at Mount Vernon, 1825, Judge B. Washington\". Originally pasted in front were two letters, one dated December 24, 1825, Bushrod Washington to G.C. Washington, and one December 23, 1825, George Corbin Washington to C. Hughes [see letters under proper date]. The letter were removed from the diary during conservation treatment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod Washington responds that he is glad to have him (George Corbin Washington) and Mr. Hughes to visit Mt. Vernon. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush Washington\". Directed \"By Harry\" [pasted in back of G.W.'s diary for year 1797]. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Corbin Washington wrote to Mr. Hughes to confirm that he told Judge [Bushrod] Washington of their intention of dining with him tomorrow [letter found in George Washington's diary for year 1797]. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCompiled by and entirely in the hand of George Washington, the inventory of his late elder half brother's estate lists, by room, furniture, books, and other household items in the Mansion as well as slaves, horses, livestock and other chattels.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington leased the two tracts of land that formed his late brother Lawrence's estate, and 18 slaves, from Lawrence's widow Ann and her new husband George Lee for an annual rent of 15 hogsheads of tobacco or the cash equivalent. Document is signed by GW and both Lees, and witnessed by William Fairfax, John Dalton, and Denis McCarty.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn this document, Washington leased the two tracts of land that formed his late brother Lawrence's estate, and 18 slaves, from Lawrence's widow Ann and her new husband George Lee for an annual rent of 15 hogsheads of tobacco or the cash equivalent. Document is signed by GW and both Lees, and witnessed by William Fairfax, John Dalton, and Denis McCarty.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Washington writes about the service and loyalty of the Virginia Regiment during the French and Indian War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eQuit claim deed written on handmade laid paper in the hand of George Washington. The quit claim is by John Carney to George Washington for 200 acres of land at Cliftons, formerly Piscataway Neck, which later became part of the Mount Vernon River Farm. Signed by John Carney (his mark), Lund Washington, Walter Magowan, Eno Williams (his mark), and Thos. Bishop.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph survey and plat signed \"G. Washington.\" Docketed on verso by John Augustine Washington, \"An Including survey of all the Lands left me in Frederick, by my brother Lawrence Washington, done by George Washington Esqr.\" A survey of four parcels of land in present-day Jefferson County, West Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocketed on back \"West v Posey Plat \u0026amp; Report\", in G.W.'s hand, laminated, watermark (crown over heraldic device \u0026amp; motto, \u0026amp; crown over GR), oversize document.  [This was part of the original grant to Spencer which George Washington purchased from Captain Posey to help cancel that gentleman's debt to him and others].  The plat showing survey lines is attached to the report.  A cover is attached, docketed \"Papers Relating To Mount Vernon Trace of Land.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOriginal; docketed on reverse in Washington's handwriting, as follows: \"Plats of Sundry Tracts of Land Belonging \u0026amp; Adjoining those of George Washington Fairfax County.\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis indenture is the purchase agreement by which George Washington acquired six acres of land from John Posey.  This tract of land was situated along the Potomac River between the mouths of Little Hunting Creek and Dogue Creek.  The document is partially printed and filled out by George Washington in his own hand on June 10, 1772.  Washington signed his name five times within the text, and Posey signed it at the conclusion.  Witnesses John Parke Custis, Jonathan Palmer, Thomas Bishop and another individual, whose autograph is indecipherable, all signed that this document was sealed and delivered in their presence.  An inscription at the bottom of the document states that on October 19, 1772, court was held for the County of Fairfax and this lease was proved by the oaths of the witnesses to be the deed of John Posey.  The acquisition of this document by the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association closes the circle on this important story and piece of Mount Vernon land which is approximately where the wharf of today is located.  It is the third in a series of documents between John Posey and George Washington.  The first two documents, GEORGE WASHINGTON'S SURVEY FOR JOHN POSEY, OCTOBER 10, 1769 (A-481.1) and LEASE FROM JOHN POSEY TO GEORGE WASHINGTON, APRIL 23, 1770 (RM-1022, MS-5650) already in Mount Vernon's possession, demonstrate Washington's longstanding interest in acquiring this tract of Posey's land.  This third and final document, negotiating the sale of the property to Washington, tells the story of his eventual success in acquiring the land and expanding his Mount Vernon estate.    Captain John Posey was a veteran of the French and Indian War, and George Washington's neighbor.  John Posey's home, Rover's Delight, was just a mile downriver, southwest, of Mount Vernon.  Posey farmed his plantation and operated a public ferry across the Potomac to Maryland.  Posey was a friend of Washington's and often joined him in fox hunts and to play cards.  John Posey suffered financial trouble throughout the 1760's and took loans from George Washington as well as other creditors.  For example, on October 1, 1763, Washington took a £700 mortgage on Posey's property.  Over the years the interest on Posey's debts grew and by October 1769 Posey's debt to Washington had grown to nearly 1,000 pounds Virginia currency.  On October 10, 1769, George Washington surveyed the land later purchased in this agreement (see A-481.1).  At that time this portion of land was under dispute between Posey and John West.  As a result of the demands of Posey's many creditors, the remainder of Posey's Virginia property, which was not under dispute, was auctioned off under court order on October 23, 1769.  With the 1769 sale, Washington was recompensed for his loans to Posey and Washington was able to acquire 200 acres of Posey's land.    However, Washington also desired ownership of the small area of disputed land which contained Posey's ferry and fishery.  Fortunately for Washington, Posey soon found himself back in debt.  On April 23, 1770, George Washington began to lease from Posey the land which had been under dispute between Posey and John West.  Washington was interested in leasing this land because it was located adjacent to Mount Vernon and on the Potomac River very close to his fishing and shipping operations.  With this 1770 lease, Washington assumed the management of Posey's land and ferry.  At some point during the following year, Posey resettled in Queenstown on the Eastern Shore of Maryland.  Washington continued to lease this land until finally acquiring it with this purchase document in 1772.  THE PAPERS OF GEORGE WASHINGTON state that the eventual purchase of this tract of land took place on June 8, 1772, because a deed of release from Posey to Washington now in the Rosenbach Museum and Library in Philadelphia carries this date (Colonial Series Vol. 8 187).  However, this official purchase agreement in the collection of Mount Vernon is dated June 10, 1772, and an inscription notes court was held on October 19, 1772.  By the time Washington made this agreement Posey was so broke that Washington was able to acquire the land, as well as Posey's house, ferry and horse-all for 50 pounds (Rees 154).    Witness Jonathan Palmer was George Washington's master carpenter.  Once Washington began leasing Posey's land, Washington had Palmer and his family move into Posey's home.  Washington records this in his diary on May 16, 1770.  It is because of Palmer's place of residence and connection to Posey and Washington that Palmer was eventually selected as one of the witnesses to this purchase agreement.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInscription with a date of 1774. Then Hanover Co. (now Louisa Co.) Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWitnessed by G. Johnston, John Thornton, John Gunnell, Matthew Campbell.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eProved at court 16 Nov. 1772, signed by P. Wagoner.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for £605 on reverse signed by West and same witnesses.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDocketed \"West to Washington Release Nov. 1772 Nov. 18\" etc.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eFor 484 acres \"Land lying in Fairfax County on the head of Dogues' creek\", part of the tract West's wife Ann Brown inherited from her father who bought it from Zephaniah \u0026amp; Valinda Wade from the head of Dogue Run creek to W-n's stone mill house etc. for £605.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWhen George William and Sally Fairfax moved to England before the Revolutionary War, they asked their neighbor and friend George Washington to help them rent their Belvoir estate and sell the mansion's furnishings. On August 15, 1774, Washington administered an auction of their furniture, utensils, and books and docketed this inventory titled Sales of Furniture at Belvoir. This document includes items listed for sale, their selling prices, and purchaser's totals. Purchasers listed include Washington and his stepson John Parke Custis. George Washington was the high bidder of the event, spending a grand total of £169.12.6, over half the total receipts. Autograph document, one-page folio, docketed by George Washington on the verso.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter, 1777 March 12, in Alexander Hamilton's hand, from George Washington, Morristown, N.J., to Lt. Col. David Grier of the 7th Pennsylvania Regiment ordering him to submit a complete return of his regiment and to take new recruits who have not had smallpox to Philadelphia where they would be inoculated against the disease.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDate on original catalog card appears [1783].\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSubdivisions of fields of Ferry and French's farm--on reverse is an explanation--in another hand, of the alterations in the arrangement of the field.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by Wm. Barry and Sarah Barry. No witnesses.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eReceipts for money signed by Wm. Barry on reverse.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAttested on reverse by P. Wagener, Comm. of Court.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\nDeed for part of original Spencer grant, which had been sold to Zephaniah Wade \u0026amp; descended to William Barry--\" ... William Barry and Sarah his wife for and in consideration of the Sum of three hundred and fifty pounds ... grant bargain ... unto the said George Washington ... all that moity of the remainder of the said five hundred acres of Land ... which upon the survey then made was found to contain one hundred and eighteen acres ...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e Printed mss., blanks filled in by G.W., laminated, oversize document, watermarks (armed figure, rampant lion with arrows, matto \"Pro Patria\").\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSigned by Geo. and Elizabeth Muse. Witnessed by Peyton Sterns, Jno. Hawkins, John Pendleton, Henry Pendleton \u0026amp; [J. Sims?].\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eOn reverse, in G.W.'s hand is Receipt for the £20 \u0026amp; \"a Tract of Two thousand acres of Land lying in the county of Botetourt, on the River Kanhawa, which together is in full for the within mentioned Land.\" Singed by Geo. Muse.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eProved on April 20, 1784, in Richmond by J. Brown, clerk.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Muse and wife Elizabeth \"... for and in Consideration of the Sum of Twenty pounds Current Money of Virginia, and other valuable considerations ...\" convey to George Washington \"a certain tract of Land containing Three Thousand three hundred and twenty three acres in the County of Botetourt, on the East side of the Great Kanhawa River ...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by John Arris, Witnessed by John Gaunt, Edwd. McCormick \u0026amp; Francis Waller.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington's signature does not appear; probably clipped for autograph.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eOn reverse, docketed twice, \"John Ariss to George Washington 700 Acres rent £60 and to pay Land Taxes\" in hand of [G.A. Washington ?].\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA grant \"for and during the Lives of the said John Ariss and his present wife Elizabeth Ariss Seven hundred Acres of Land, lying in the County of Berkeley on the Waters of Bullskin being Part of Several Tracts had by Deeds from the Proprietor of the Northern Neck ...\" for \"Sixty Pounds...to be paid in specie on the Twenty Fifth day of December in Each and Every Year ...\"--also contains specifications for concerving timber on the land \u0026amp; planting trees, grass, and building houses.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocument signed by George Washington, George Gilpin, and John Fitzgerald listing about 85 employees of the Potomac Company. The employees include 7 overseers, 2 borers, 2 carpenters, 2 blacksmiths, 1 coaler, and 68 laborers. There are three women on the list - Nurse Margaret Cosgrove, Cook Mary Twinch, and Washer Polly Firth.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePortion of a large folio document containing approximately half of a survey of Ferry Plantation and 2 crop rotation tables for 1787 and 1797, entirely in George Washington's hand.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEngraved Society of the Cincinnati certificate for James William, Esquire of Virginia. As president of the Society, George Washington signs the document at Mount Vernon on March 1, 1787. The document is also signed by secretary Henry Knox. Certicate is mounted to a board and has some staining and a tear.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of workmen employed at the Great Falls by the Potomack Company digging the C\u0026amp;O Canal. Columnar style. Includes names, occupation, number of days, rations and total amount due in Virginia currency. George Washington as an incorporator of the Potomac Company along with the signatures of John Fitzgerald and George Gilpin appear on the reverse authorizing payment. Additional note from overseer Richardson Stuart regarding the final balance. Autograph document, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSurvey by George Washington of distances from Cameron to Colchester.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eKey to accompany 1788 map of roads in MV area (also in MV collection) a summary of existing roads and recommendations for improving roads.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e Document signed, docketed by Washington. Body of text in handwriting of Bartholomew Dandridge. Witnessed by Dandridge and signed by Green.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eRenewal of Green's yearly contract as overseer for the slave carpenters at Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLedger account of kitchen staples purchased for the Presidential household in Phila. for Mar. 3-16, 1794, entirely in the hand of GW. A leaf from ledger in oversize manuscripts which begins Apr. 1794.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDay by day account in G.W.'s hand, of amt. and price of each item of food bought during the period--for month of June, no day by day account is included, but a total of each thing for 30 days of June.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted Broadside.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSigned in print by George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSome of George Washington's land at Mount Vernon to be sold or rented.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresidential land grant issued by U. S. President George Washington to Samuel Eddins for his service in the Virginia Regiment. The grant consists of 1000 acres of land located northwest of the Ohio River, between the Little Miami and Sciota Rivers. Embossed paper wafer presidential seal at lower left. Document signed by George Washington and Secretary of State Timothy Pickering, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLists Mount Vernon enslaved people, their relationships, occupations, and place of residence on the estate -- a list of \"the negroes hired from Mrs. French.\" Autograph document, entirely in hand of George Washington, oversize document, laminated, George Washington's complete watermark. | Date on original catalog card appears [1799][July]. | [Probably prepared for information of his executors at the time he was drawing his will in July, 1799]. |\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes that the recent death of John Airess, who had leased one of the Shenandoah farms, may give Lewis an opportunity to take over the lease. This in turn would give Washington a chance to transfer some slaves from Mount Vernon. He mentions that \"Mrs. Lewis has a girl born.\" See also GW to R. Lewis, 8/18/99.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePair of plans for crop rotation and the plowings it required in the hand of George Washington. One plan is neatly headed \"Rotation by AW with the Plowings necessary to carry it into effect.\" The initials may refer to John Augustine Washington (1736-1787), for whom this plan may have been devised. The second plan is similarly headed \"Rotation by CW...,\" and was perhaps intended for Corbin Washington's use. Both plans are based on 75 acre plots of farmland. The number of days to plow or harrow the plot is carefully tabulated at the right of the list. In the lower part of each plan, Washington lists, month-by-month the sequence of plowings and harrowings, to calculate the labor needed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePartial document of a plat of Mount Vernon, 'Old Plat of the Grounds in the NE part of the Pasture of Mount Vernon from the Summit of the Hills on which the Log'd Cabbins are.' Page one is the survey, page two includes surveying notes in Washington's hand.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMap with notes and 'A table of explanation this platt.' See 1748, March 29, Depositions in the Suit of Thomas Marshall against Samson Darrell [W-243/A-D]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by Law Washington and witnessed by Mary Washington, Sam[uel] Washington, Charles Washington, John Washington, Martha Posey, \u0026amp; W[illiam] Fairfax.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eProved July 7, 1752 in Spotsylvania County.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\nConveying 3 lots in Fredericksburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis friends in Wmsburg, including Speaker, desire to see him \u0026amp; have him accept command of troops to be raised--if he will proceed on expedition \"twoud give a general satisfaction to our Country.\"--Assembly has voted £40,000 \u0026amp; 1200 men immed. raised --\"I believe, were you present, that the greatest regard wou'd be shewn any proposals you shou'd think proper with regard to the expedition.\" Congratulations on his safe \"arrival among us\" [after Braddock's expedition] --condolences on his late illness.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to be delivered by Mr. Harrison who accepts invitation to camp--lists letters received from G.W.; never received others--some \"villon\" is intercepting letters--mentions construction \u0026amp; appearance of \"wash house\" which G.W. does not intend as a wash house--Jenifer Adams has sold timber off land--bad rains washed out nearly completed tumbling dam--coopers \u0026amp; miller again at work on it--sowing wheat delayed by rains--Bennett Jenkins from western lands arrived--claims Simpson \u0026amp; Crawford didn't pay him--paid in Pa. currency--Simpson \u0026amp; son coming to Mt.V.--bought 6M 20d nails and 4000 ft. of inch plank--\"by the time the House is finishd that is now just Raised, we shall not have one foot of inch \u0026amp; 1/4 plank left beside what is put away for the addition of the great House\"--bricklayers doing garden wall \u0026amp; chimney of wash house--stucco man still working on dining room--\"the ceily. is not clumsey, I think it light \u0026amp; handsome it is altogether worck'd by Hand which makes it tedius - as to puty. down the plaster in the new Room, it will not make two days odds in his doing the Room, for he can plaister in one day more than our two men can in a week.--if the sides is done in plain stoco it will not take him long, as to the seilg. I can form no judgment how long it will take him ...\"--Mrs. W. wants it finished so she can get into it this winter--she will talk to Col. [Fielding] Lewis about it--Webster making bricks--John [Broad] \u0026amp; the taylor \u0026amp; negroes sick--Mrs. W. not afraid of [Lord] Dunmore--valuables packed in trunks to be moved quickly if necessary--his papers will be sent away anyway--Sears still sick.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSent word to Mrs. W. at New Kent informing her to come to camp--expect her here immediately--discussion by Md. and Alex. residents of plan to blocade river--Indian Head best place--\"Captn Boucher [said] he woud undertake with 3 ships [sunk] to stop the Channel so that no ship of Force coud get up the River ...\"--Mrs. W. packed his papers in a trunk to be sent to Capt. McCarty's for safe keeping--she gave him key to G.W.'s study but he won't touch anything there except in emergency--what to do with Col. Mercer's papers?--John West, Mr. Harper, Mr. Wilson ask for money owed them--Bishop needs money--Dr. Crail's negro came with news from over the mountains--Val Crawford comes, feels it useless to keep building on G.W.'s land there because of danger of British burning everything--should he grind wheat?--Jenifer Adams offers to rent Md. land--Col. Mason very ill since convention--Lund thinks Mt. V. very easily defended by 50 men--will consider making salt peter--Custis and wife with Mrs. W. in New Kent--Knowles is well, Webster sick, John Barry dead.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA plat and survey by Hezekiah Veatch, assistant Surveyor of Montgomery County, by request of Francis Deakins \u0026amp; Benjamin Jones, of Woodstock Manor, divided it into 2 equal tracts, correcting lines in a survey made in 1782 -- Signed statement by Deakins \u0026amp; Jones \"By request of the President of the United States and Colo. Mercer we have divided Woodstock into two Lots of Equal Value as per the above plat \u0026amp; certificate\". 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He promoted the building the Cumberland Road which passed through Wheeling. ","Administrative History: A Federalist, Woods served in the Virginia House of Delegates and was a member of the Virginia Convention of 1788. He briefly served in the Revolutionary War and later was an officer of the Virginia militia, attaining the rank of colonel before resigning in 1816. Woods was president and a director of the North Western Bank of Virginia. He owned a flour mill, traded whiskey and leased out land. One of the founders of Woodsfield, Ohio, Woods was a land speculator in the military warrant land in the Northwest Territory and bought public land in Ohio and Indiana in addition to having extensive holdings in West Virginia. He was also either a principal or involved in some way with lawsuits to either settle land disputes or to collect money. He promoted the building the Cumberland Road which passed through Wheeling.","A Federalist, Woods served in the Virginia House of Delegates and was a member of the Virginia Convention of 1788. He briefly served in the Revolutionary War and later was an officer of the Virginia militia, attaining the rank of colonel before resigning in 1816. Woods was president and a director of the North Western Bank of Virginia. He owned a flour mill, traded whiskey and leased out land. One of the founders of Woodsfield, Ohio, Woods was a land speculator in the military warrant land in the Northwest Territory and bought public land in Ohio and Indiana in addition to having extensive holdings in West Virginia. He was also either a principal or involved in some way with lawsuits to either settle land disputes or to collect money. He promoted the building the Cumberland Road which passed through Wheeling. 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Affidavit by Ebenezar Lane.","Concerning land to be located and patented by military warrants and divided between the two men.","Scope and Contents Bill of sale to Martha Woods, Botetourt County, Virginia 1 Negro girl.","Concerning money and land.","Scope and Contents Concerning land purchased from the military claims of James Ludlow, James Letort and Andrew Fowler who served in \"the old Virginia Regiment under Governour Dinwiddie's Proclamation.\"","Concerning land on the Kanawha River.","Nevill was attorney for William Croghan. Witnessed by John Beaver and ? Heth.","Scope and Contents Concerning agreement with Archibald Woods. Including agreement between Kerr and Woods, 1786 November 6.","Concerning a list of land and people which was prepared for the auditor.","Concerning horses. Including note concerning equipment and uniforms for those who join a calvary company.","Concerning a trip to Richmond.","Mentions bonds and the postponement of a trip to Ohio County. Including undated note by an unidentified person concerning genealogical matters.","Including note, March 1790, of Johnson with Woods.","Scope and Contents Concerning 1000 acres of land in West Virginia","Scope and Contents Concerning the locating and surveying of land in Ohio County, West Virginia","Asking for help in fighting the Indians and outlining a plan.","For 2 slaves, a boy named Littleton and a girl named Pink.","They were trustees to establish an academy in either Monongalia, Ohio, Harrison or Randolph counties.","Concerning a petition to have a ferry across the Ohio River at Short Creek signed by Nathaniel Coolman and John Vanmetre.","Concerning patents for 10,000 acres of land. Including a petition concerning taxation.","Concerning Indians, land taxes owed by ? Todd, land dispute between ? Carper and ? Moor Moore, treaty made by Arthur St. Clair at Fort Harmar with Indians.","Concerning land in Ohio County.","For a female slave named Phetis.","Concerning money owed to A. Kirkpatrick by Woods.","Scope and Contents To transfer 331 1/2 acres of land in Ohio County, West Virginia to William McClandhan.","Scope and Contents Concerning Woods' desire to purchase land. Says \"our politics are loose, vague, various, and uncertain.\" Advises Woods to not reject his mother's \"precepts because she is a female good sense is the result of a Sound mind which would as soon inhabit a female body as a male. There is no sex in souls.\"","For female slave named Lila.","Scope and Contents To convey 400 acres of land in Ohio County, West Virginia to McFarland.","Scope and Contents Mentions George Strickler concerning military warrant lands in West Virginia and Kentucky and the non-attendance of Andrew Woods and Archibald Woods as court jurors.","Asking Shepherd to give him preference if he decides to sell his mill and house. Including note of Bible verses in a different hand.","Scope and Contents Concerning Mitchell's land in Kentucky. Including, letter, John Lee, Hagerstown, Maryland, to Archibald? Woods.","Concerning Woods' misfortunes, religion, a dispute with ? Crawford and his baptism of Jenny St. Clair McCulloch.","Discusses a move to Kentucky, the death of John Crawford and William Wilson.","Describing Kentucky and Woods' contemplated move there.","Concerning land prices in Kentucky near Lexington and Danville.","Concerning Woods' possible move to Kentucky and the price of renting land there.","Concerning family news and Poage's opinion of Kentucky.","Concerning religion and family news.","Concerning Kentucky.","Mostly concerns religion and family news.","Discusses family and neighborhood news including the marriage of Polly Stuart to Ned Hall.","Discusses his business affairs and family news.","Telling Woods to be ready with his party of horses if he receives orders.","Scope and Contents Expressing concern over Indian threats to frontier. Thomas Poage has entered Presbytery as candidate for ministry. Discusses religion in Prince Edward and Charlotte. Cousin John Crawford is dead.","Scope and Contents Concerning his judicial circuit and news of mutual friends in Augusta and Rockbridge County, Virginia","Containing religious advice, and concerning the role of feelings in religion.","Concerning money.","For title to 355 acres of land . Including assign (witnessed by George Humphrey) of George Conner.","Probably concerning Archibald Woods.","Requesting that Woods take the deposition of David Harbinson as evidence in the lawsuit of Kelly vs. Wilson.","Concerns family news.","Scope and Contents To convey from Woods to Poage 100 acres of land in Botetourt County, Virginia? and memorandum of money borrowed form Archibald Woods by James Poage.","Scope and Contents Saying he has declared himself a candidate for the Virginia Senate and asking Woods' help.","Concerning rations for a militia company and Jackson's campaign for Congress.","Concerns a move to Kentucky by Cloyd.","Scope and Contents Concerning supplies.","Describing his school under Mr. Graham.","Scope and Contents Concerning his travels among the Presbyterian churches. Gives Woods advice.","Concerning a possible move by Woods to Kentucky. Seat of government may be Lexington.","Requesting that Woods pay bearer money.","Scope and Contents Concerning the sale of hogs and corn. Including a petition concerning a ferry across the Ohio River","Concerning a proposed division of Ohio County.","Concerning a proposed division of Ohio County.","Concerns division of Ohio County.","Concerning the division of Ohio County.","Concerning Indian threats.","Sending a muster roll and pay abstract for McMachan.","Concerning money Wilson is trying to collect for Woods.","Concerning family news.","Scope and Contents Promising to furnish troops to the state from Ohio, Harrison, Monongalia, and Randolph counties, West Virginia","To furnish troops.","Scope and Contents Describing Indian activities, the difficulty of securing provisions because of Anthony Wayne's levies near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and possible Congressional candidates.","Concerning two companies of Rangers.","Concerning activities of and provisions for Ohio County Rangers and mentions Anthony Wayne.","Concerning McCleery's candidacy for U.S. Congress.","Scope and Contents To trade to Woods 304 acres of land in Ohio County, West Virginia in exchange for 461 acres of land in Kentucky and a female slave.","For a female slave named Lila.","Scope and Contents (Witnessed by John McKnight, David McWilliams, Jacob Lusk and Hugh McGuire) from Richard Yeates, appointing John McInyre to act in conveying 304 acres of land in Ohio County, West Virginia to Archibald Woods.","(Witnessed by John McKnight and David McWilliams) between Archibald Woods and Richard Yeates to ensure that Woods will convey 461 acres of land in Lincoln or Madison County, Kentucky to Yeates.","Scope and Contents (Witnessed by John McKnight and David McWilliams) between Archibald Woods and Richard Yeates to ensure that Yeates will convey 304 acres in Ohio County, to Woods.","Concerning the collection of money owed to Woods.","Scope and Contents Concerning William Croghan, a proposed treaty with Indians, and relations with the British.","Concerning Indian threats to the frontier.","Scope and Contents Concerning a lawsuit and including a copy of a letter, 1793 March 27, from Thomas Duncan, Carlisle, Pa. to Messrs, Wallace and Kirkpatrick.","Concerning money owed by Woods to Yeates.","Concerning the altering of a deed from Woods to Jane Yeates instead of to Richard Yeates.","Concerning Cloyds' inability to sell his land in order to pay Woods for land bought from him.","Scope and Contents Concerning money owed to Cloyd by Morris. Including letter from Archibald Woods to ? Dunlap concerning Woods' dissatisfaction with a horse he purchased from Dunlap.","oncerning payment of money owed to Woods for flour and whiskey.","Concerning money owed to Woods by Reed Lower.","Concerning James Wood and militia.","Discussing the Transylvania Presbytery and concerning opening a store.","Scope and Contents Woods' land in Kentucky and a possible move by Woods to Kentucky. Also mentions Richard Yeates.","Has a description of life in Kentucky and discusses the split in the Transylvania Presbytery between the followers of Adam Rankin and the rest of the Presbyterians.","Concerning provisions for the militia.","Concerning family news and religion.","Scope and Contents Concerning an execution against ? Wood and McConnell and other lawsuits.","Complaining that land in Kentucky bought from Woods is not located where Woods told him it was; questions quality of the land and the female slave. Includes note from Lewis Marshall, 1793 August 26, concerning location of the land.","Concerning land Nichols is to sell.","Scope and Contents Telling Woods the contract for the supply of the volunteer militia in Monongalia District has been given to ? Wells instead of Woods.","Answering Yeates' complaints about land Woods sold him.","To set up a company to sell land northwest of the Ohio River (i.e. the Northwest Territory).","Concerning dispute between Woods and Richard Yeates over land and chastising Woods for his letter to his mother, Martha (Poage) Woods.","Concerns sending Woods money for frontier services.","Scope and Contents Concerning the militia and mentioning James Wood. Including account 1794 March 27.","Concerning having Woods survey land so that the plats can be sent to Richmond for patents.","Concerning the location of land sold to Yeates by Woods and the disposition of lawsuits being handled by Woods for Yeates.","Concerning his land dispute with Archibald Woods and warning about the Indians.","Scope and Contents Concerning land sold for William Croghan, possible war with England and Spain, and an embargo.","Requesting a promised present in return for her having acknowledged her right of dower.","Scope and Contents Concerning money owed to Woods by Reed Lower?, and a lawsuit.","Scope and Contents Recommending William Martinas paymaster for the militia and saying that individuals are injured by not getting their money.","Concerning land warrants.","Scope and Contents Requesting courses of survey. Includes, draft, Archibald Woods, to Henry Lee, expressing concern over Indian, British and Spanish affairs.","Concerning money owed by Chapline to Woods.","Scope and Contents Requesting Woods to tend to some legal business for Richard Yeates.","Concerning negotiations with Spain over navigation of the Mississippi.","Concerning family news.","Concerning money owed to Yeates by Woods and lawsuits.","To receive the interest on two loan office certificates.","Concerning family news.","Scope and Contents Concerning politics?","That Brown will improve land by building cabins, in Northwest Territory.","For seven hundred dollars, a condition for purchase of a military warrant due Denniston and purchased by Woods.","Scope and Contents Concerning the Whiskey Rebellion.","Scope and Contents Concerning the apprehension of David Bradford, William Sutherland, William McKinley, Robert Stephenson, John Moore, and James Marshall, participants in the Whiskey Rebellion. Questions whether Biggs should attend the session of the General Assembly.","Scope and Contents Gives family news, mentions \"we are crowded with light horse men in our town that came in today,\" discusses religion.","Scope and Contents To appear as witnesses in the examination of William McKinley, one of the participants in the Whiskey Rebellion. Includes letter from Archibald Woods to McClure in response.","Scope and Contents Saying the justices of the peace had decided not to examine the participants in the Whiskey Rebellion \"on considering the situation of this County and the temper of the people ...as we are of the opinion it would have answered no valuable purpose, and our authority it would evidently appeared to us would have been treated with contempt.\"","Reminds him he is in a new place and under care of uncles. Remember Creator and avoid evil company.","Concerning land Woods wishes to buy.","Scope and Contents Saying he has seen a petition against the taking of land west of the Ohio Northwest Territory. Brown has finished building the cabins for Woods.","Scope and Contents Concerning sending Andy (Andrew Woods, Jr.) to Woods.","She is disappointed her uncle will not be coming for a visit. Regrets she has not been as religious as she ought to be.","Scope and Contents That Archibald and Elijah Woods of Ohio County, Virginia West Virginia would survey a tract of land containing 100,000 acres in Kanawha County, West Virginia and Wilson would sell it.","Scope and Contents Concerning Wilson's selling of 100,000 acres of land in Kanawha County, West Virginia?.","Wants Woods to help his divide land and sell it so that he can move his mother to Kentucky.","Asking her uncle's decision on moving to Kentucky.","Concerning his selling land.","Saying she may purchase his land.","Scope and Contents Telling Woods he has sold Woods' land to Robert Young of Alexandria Virginia with the assistance of Henry? Lee.","Concerning the selling of Woods' land.","Concerning lawsuits, and George Kelly.","Scope and Contents Concerning a petition to Congress and his expectation that Congress will open a land office on Northwest side of Ohio River.","Scope and Contents Tells his uncle that Mr. Willson (Thomas Wilson) says there is no caveat entered at Richmond and Wilson has seen a number of men interested in purchasing land.","Scope and Contents Concerning 60,000 acres of land. Mentions Henry? Lee.","Giving family news.","Assigning as attorney for George Slaughter, Slaughter's title to six entries of land of 400 acres in Ohio County received by military land warrant to William Harris. Witnessed by Andrew Woods, Jr.","Scope and Contents For part of the title to 604 acres of land in Mason County, West Virginia","Concerning land in the Northwest Territory.","The location of 30,000 acres of land and a description of same.","Concerning extending their concern in the lands in the Northwest Territory up to 300,000 acres.","Woods to share information about location of a salt spring in return for Ryerson purchasing about 5,000 acres of land around the spring in the Northwest Territory. Including memorandum of the approximate location of the salt spring.","For location of townships in the Northwest Territory.","For 21,000 acres of land in Ohio County.","To divide Woods' part of the land he obtains from his agreement with Thomas Ryerson concerning the salt spring and that McCulloch and Woods will also divide the land surrounding another salt spring McCulloch has discovered.","Scope and Contents Concerns Thomas Wilson, and the General Assembly. Tells Woods the act to establish a town at Wheeling, West Virginia passed, but the bill to divide Ohio County did not pass. Gives other legislative news.","Concerning a contract.","Concerning their land deals in the Northwest Territory.","For Lashley to lease Poage's land in return for clearing two acres.","Asking Woods to sell him his land in Kentucky if Woods is not going to live on it.","For Williams to lease land from Woods.","Scope and Contents Concerning money he is collecting for Woods, and Henry Lee; and land in Kanawha County, West Virginia","Questioning a land plat.","Rejecting Woods' offer for his land.","Concerning the position of creeks in a stretch of land; and military reservations.","Concerning his land purchases.","Asking Woods to attend to a legal dispute in return for one half the land in dispute if decided in Poage's favor.","Concerning the military land bill.","Concerning his proposed route.","Concerning military warrant land laws in Congress.","To convey two thirds of all lands recovered from military land warrants originally issued to William Harris and assigned to George Slaughter.","Concerning land deals.","Gives her sister family news and discusses religion.","Concerning military land warrants.","Concerning family news and religion.","Concerning family news and religion.","Concerning land owed by Ross in the Northwest Territory and his explanation of a law pertaining to military land warrants.","Scope and Contents Making a proposal for his land on the Ohio River. Includes account.","Sending power of attorney to sell land claims.","Scope and Contents Concerning money; a trip to Richmond; the death of his son; and a proposed visit by William Wilson. Also concerns money paid ? McCleery; and lands of ? Symes which needs a title from Congress.","Saying he has no land to sell and that the Congress lands sold at public sale in New York in which Hopkins was the nominal purchaser, probably now belong to William Duer.","Concerning lands in the Northwest Territory and Woods and Martin trying to be appointed to help survey the military lands.","Scope and Contents Concerning taxes on land in Harrison and Ohio County, West Virginia","Scope and Contents Concerning money owed by ? Wood.","Telling Woods that Benjamin Cooper has settled on land conveyed from Woods' mother to Yeates' daughter. Yeates is satisfied with his land and suggests Woods purchase land in Kentucky.","To survey and return plot and certificate for land in Ohio County. Witnessed by James Wilson and includes affidavit of William Trigg.","Gives family news and mentions military land.","Offering to sell Woods his \"mill place.\"","Scope and Contents Giving family news and telling Poage someone wishes to buy his land in Ohio County, West Virginia","Concerns buying and selling land.","Concerning buying land.","Concerning buying land in Northwest Territory.","Describes water journey. Asks to have coat and horse sent.","Hoping that Woods con meet him in Morgantown.","Gives Woods an opinion he has gotten concerning patents.","Scope and Contents For 100,000 acres of land in Kanawha County, West Virginia","Scope and Contents Asking the recipient to inquire for William Hunley and ask him about a bond executed by Thomas McGeorge.","Concerning the death of their mother.","Concerning collection of money.","Concerning the collection of money.","Concerning the sale by Woods to Cloyd of land in the Northwest Territory.","Scope and Contents Concerning a legal dispute between ? Poage and an unidentified person over land title.","Scope and Contents Telling Woods Thomas Wilson has not arrived back in Morgantown and concerning Wilson's candidacy for Congress.","Scope and Contents Concerning Thomas Wilson's candidacy for Congress. Mentions Henry Lee.","Scope and Contents Concerning Henry Lee's debts and the illness of Lee's wife Ann Hill (Carter) Lee.","Concerning the conveyance of land in the Northwest Territory.","Concerning money owed by Cloyd.","Concerning money owed to Yeates.","For them to patent land in the Northwest Territory in co-partnership.","To guarantee that Woods would convey to Conill land in Northwest Territory originally owned in co-partnership with Absalom Martin.","To divide land they purchased in co-partnership in the Northwest Territory.","Concerning Andrew Woods' business trip to Philadelphia.","Sends petitions by his son to Woods to be presented to the legislature. Wells is against the one for removing the seat of justice from Charleston. Lists what work has already been done there.","Sending a plat.","Requesting that Woods get land plats.","Discusses business of General Assembly and family affairs.","Scope and Contents Concerning money owed to Archibald Woods by Henry Lee.","Stating he will send more information on the mission to France.","Listing terms upon which he will sell land.","Scope and Contents Concerning the lawsuit of Robert Poage v. Abraham Chapline, George Washington's declining to accept an appointment as a member of mission to France.","Requesting a warrant for military land. Expresses concern over Indians to west.","For one mare, one still and one yoke of oxen.","Giving family news.","Concerning an appointment Woods is requesting and the sale of land.","Concerning land in Kentucky they are interested in purchasing and selling.","Scope and Contents Asking Woods to put three plats into the land office.","Asking Woods to get a land warrant from the Treasury land office.","Scope and Contents Concerns land business he is handling for Wilson, Mentions resolutions censuring Alien \u0026 Sedition Acts, petitions and the fact that the Court House stands at Wheeling.","Gives family news and discusses business.","Scope and Contents Defending passage of the Alien and Sedition Acts and discussing the bankruptcy bill.","Concerning money he is collecting for various individuals. Asks Woods to forward land patents to him. Asks Woods if he will run for General Assembly again.","For Watson to lease land in Ohio County.","For Ogden to lease twelve acres of land in Ohio County.","Of decisions at a court held March Term 1799.","Concerns building a house for Woods.","Gives family news.","To clean and fence twenty acres in the Territory in exchange for one hundred acres of land in Ohio County.","Concerning elections.","Telling Woods he is unable to pay him any money.","For Woods to sell to Moore and McClure 134 acres in the Northwest Territory.","For Woods to sell 300 acres to Tallman in Northwest Territory.","Requesting Woods' help in securing a place on the Council.","Ordering Woods to return arms.","Scope and Contents Discussing Randolph Academy. Gives family news and says Nehemiah? Creavens Cravens \"is crazy by this time.\"","He is unable to finish paying Woods for land.","Scope and Contents Asking him to come to Zac Sprigg's house to give depositions concerning a contested election for the General Assembly. Includes fragment, 1799 September 7, of a notice to Archibald Woods, Moses Shepherd, Zac Sprigg, George Moses and William Dement.","Discussing the transfer of a note for money owed by Woods from Breckinridge to George Cooper.","Chapline is unable to attend the muster. Orders Woods to command in his place.","Describing how survey is to be made out.","Tells Woods to make out certificate of survey to Henry Banks.","Discussing money and legal matters.","Scope and Contents Orders Woods to order a court martial for Lieutenant Thomas Gray on charges made by Captain Jacob Wetzel.","Expresses vehement opposition to Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions.","On how to proceed with land business and military land warrants.","Request for flour.","Scope and Contents Concerning land in Kentucky sold to Richard Yeates.","Scope and Contents Concerning Benjamin Biggs, session of legislature and family news.","Asking for money Woods owes him.","Concerning 2,000 acres of land bought by Faw from Woods.","Attempts to tend to his uncle's business.","Concerning resolutions passed by opposition members of Virginia General Assembly.","Scope and Contents Concerns suing ? Payne for money owed Woods.","Location of Woods' warrants in the Northwest Territory.","Against letter by committee of opposition members of General Assembly.","Announcing Wilson's candidacy for the Virginia Senate.","Giving family news.","Scope and Contents Election returns for Monongalia County.","Concerning the execution of a writ.","For Low to lease the plantation (\"Greenfield\") on which Woods lives.","For Cravens and Tallman to build a house for Chapline.","Gives terms on which land in Northwest Territory is sold.","Concerning the candidacy of John J. Jacobs and Archibald Woods for Congress.","Concerning the candidacy of John J. Jacobs and Archibald Woods for Congress.","Making an offer for land.","Concerning a deed.","Concerning committee of Federalists and asking Federalists to vote.","Selling Woods a set of blacksmith's tools which are listed.","Scope and Contents Asking whether Henry? Lee ever surveyed the land Evans has laid a warrant on.","Scope and Contents Asking Woods to give some money to George Poage and asking Woods if he is a candidate for Congress.","For Woods to sell 150 acres in the Northwest Territory to Eagleston.","Concerning a lawsuit between them.","Requesting title papers for John Poage and asking Woods to use his influence in preventing the removal of the district court.","Scope and Contents Vouching for William Tate who wishes to buy land in Ohio County for an inn or tavern?.","Thanking Woods for his offer to sell land to Cloyd at a reduced price.","Trying to find out when Woods will be going to the woods to survey.","Scope and Contents Informing Woods that ? Duvall had saved Woods' land from being sold for taxes and giving family news.","Giving family news.","Concerning a stolen horse.","Concerning the claim of Jacob Beason to land.","Asking Woods to pay taxes on McClenechan's land for him.","Criticizing Woods' dealings with him.","Encloses receipts for wheat and asks to be sent flour.","Demanding payment.","Wanting to buy land.","Concerning military land warrants and Robert Woods.","For Black to put a shingle roof on Woods' barn.","For Woods to lease Johnson and Hamblin land.","To take depositions in lawsuit of Robert Poage v. David Bradford in Virginia High Court of Chancery.","Concerning a lawsuit he is handling for Woods.","Concerning the location of land by military warrant.","Scope and Contents Concerning a court decision in High Court of Chancery in Woods? vs. Wilsonand Todd vs. executors of ? in Botetourt County Court.","States he has not moved yet, but there is a wagon road across the mountains to Fincastle. Is sending money owed to Woods but can not send all of it. Gives family news.","Scope and Contents Stating he will be going to Alexandria and Washington D.C. and will carry out business for Woods.","Telling about his crops and expressing Federalist sentiments.","Scope and Contents Concerns an injunction and money owed to Wilson. Included Polly Wilson, Morgantown, West Virginia to Ann (Poage) Woods, giving family news.","Scope and Contents Requesting Ann (Poage) Woods' right of dower in land purchased from Woods by ? McNear.","Requesting deeds.","Announcing his intention to move.","Concerning David Yeates, a weaver.","Scope and Contents Concerning the deposition of Thomas Kenton in a land dispute and mentions Henry Lee.","Concerning a land dispute and the deposition of his mother Ann McGintry.","Includes memorandum, undated, concerning procedure in the lawsuit. Also includes memorandum, 1797 December 6, of Archibald Woods, concerning Abraham Chapline, legal advice, 1797 December 12, of Bushrod Washington; cover sheet, 1801 July 22 of L. Burfoot, sending letter of Daniel Call; and copy (made by P. Tinsley) of decree, 1805 September 28, of the Virginia Superior Court of Chancery in the lawsuit of Robert Poage vs. Abraham Chaplaine and David Bradford.","Concerning military land disputes.","Scope and Contents Concerns a lawsuit between ? McIntire and Archibald Woods and the debate in the General Assembly over the division of Kanawha County.","Concerning the Land Office bill. Deposition, 1802, of Archibald Woods in a land dispute.","For Woods to thirty-five acres to Hamblin and Witt. Hambler and Witt are to plant apple trees.","Concerning money owed to Woods.","For Woods to lease ninety acres of land to Dean. Dean is to take care of orchard.","Scope and Contents Concerning military land warrants. Asks if Whetsel Wetzel got his money \"for the Negro he sent down the River.\"","Scope and Contents Concerning Albert Gallatin and the Northwest Territory.","For Woods to lease to Johnson twenty-nine acres of land. Johnson is to take care of the fruit trees.","To change an agreement concerning the delivery of flour.","Concerning the lawsuit of McIntire vs. Woodsin the Virginia High Court of Chancery.","Concerning land and the appointment of a magistrate.","Concerning the appointment of a magistrate.","Woods owes money for a subscription to Universal Gazette, a newspaper.","Concerning money owed to Woods.","Concerning land in the Northwest Territory.","Concerning land for Abraham Faw.","Ordering him to order all commissioned officers to meet at Wheeling for muster and training.","Creain is interested in purchasing land from Woods and Bowyer would like to rent some land.","Scope and Contents Concerning money owed to Woods by Chapline. Includes William Gelaspie, Station Camp, Sumner County, Tenn. to Abraham Chapline, concerning money.","Scope and Contents Concerning ? Biggs' surveying.","Concerning the surveying of land in the Northwest Territory.","Scope and Contents Asking Woods to let Mark Jacobs live on land owned by Woods.","Requesting Woods to sell his land and it he has done so, to remit payments in pot metal.","Decides not to exchange land with Woods.","Has paid the tax on Woods' land to prevent sale for non-payment of taxes. Asks about worth of land he owns on Ohio River so he can sell or exchange it.","Giving news about his mill.","Concerning deed to land.","Thanking him for paying taxes on Woods' land.","Giving a description of Countyside. Joseph Woods is keeping a store. Gives price of flour.","Scope and Contents For Okey to lease thirty acres of land adjoining Captina Creek.","Concerning the milling of flour.","Concerning location of a salt spring and asking Woods to survey some land.","Offering to exchange some land with him.","Concerning a plot for David Hozack's land.","Concerning money owed to Woods for flour.","Concerning the location of a court house in Belmont, County, Ohio and land.","For Witt and Roberts to lease land in Belmont County, Ohio. Witt and Roberts are to preserve the orchard.","Concerning money owed Archibald Woods. Discusses the murder of an Indian trader.","Requesting planks.","Wanting to lease land from Woods.","Ordering him to order his battalion to report for training.","Is sending his wife to pay Woods.","Concerning a survey order.","Scope and Contents Concerning her arrival and health and Jane ?.","Concerning politics in Mississippi, French in New Orleans and price of goods in Natchez.","Scope and Contents Concerning the settlement of a debt between Spencer and Samuel Biddle.","Mentioning his poverty.","Concerning military warrant land.","Saying how much she is missed.","Scope and Contents Inquiring about military land located for ? Page.","Scope and Contents Concerning the Ohio legislature and the location of the courthouse of Belmont County, Ohio, the necessity of building a road to it, ferries and the Miami Exporting Company. Bears notes in another hand.","Scope and Contents Discusses Richard Yeates' land and family news.","Concerning a survey.","Scope and Contents Concerning title to land owned by ? Graham.","Scope and Contents Telling Woods that Poage vs. Bradford \u0026 Chaplinecould not be tried in his district of the Virginia High Court of Chancery.","Concerning a law suit and a possible exchange of land.","Concerning the lawsuit of McIntire vs. Woodsin the Virginia High Court of Chancery. Gives his opinion of the Louisiana Purchase.","Concerning the building of a dam.","Concerning land in Ohio County surveyed by Woods for her husband.","Asking if Woods has sold his land for him. If so, please remit \"one ton of small castings, and the remainder in twenty gallon kettles without legs, for the purpose of salt-making.\"","Scope and Contents Saying he has sent Andrew Woods and an Indian trader up White River.","Concerning land.","Asking Woods to come make a survey.","Scope and Contents Concerning money owed Woods by Joseph? Tomlingson.","Concerning disputed land in Kentucky.","For Prittyman to lease land. Lease extended for another year.","Concerning land disputes between Woods and Yeates.","For money received.","Gives his opinions of Methodists.","Wants to exchange land with Woods.","For Cassat to pay Woods back for flour.","Giving family news.","Concerning the lawsuit of Poage v. Chapline.","Concerning William Croghan and land belonging to Woods in Kentucky.","Concerning Croghan's purchase of land owned by Woods.","Concerning death of Aggy Poage, other family news and election of Philip Doddridge.","Concerning flour.","Concerning Philip Doddridge.","Requesting flour.","Ohio for Witt to rent land. Witt is to take care of the orchard.","Asking to buy the land he lives on from Woods.","Asking Woods to forward a letter for him.","For one moiety (half) of the first installment \u0026 surveying expenses for land in Northwest Territory offered for sale at Steubenville.","Gives family news, discusses Philip Doddridge and land speculation in Northwest Territory; and the \"conversion\" of the Presbyterian minister, William Wilson.","To convey land.","Requesting flour.","Concerning Philip Doddridge, the lawsuit of John McIntire vs. Wood,and Woods vs. Lewis.","Concerning a deed.","Concerning the location of a road.","Letter probably intended for Archibald Woods. Concerning the sale of land for taxes, the lawsuit of John Macker vs. Lewis Cragg.","Concerning their land dispute.","Offering to sell him burr mill stones.","That Edward Coats' son, William will become an apprentice to Hoover, a saddlemaker.","To split land in Kentucky if Pogue is successful in proving claim.","Ordering flour.","Concerning a lawsuit involving ? Fulton.","Concerning Betsy Woods and family news.","Bond of title to promise to convey 240 acres to the Ramseys.","Concerning the visit of Woods' daughter, a proposed trip to Augusta, and the possibility of Wilson running for Congress.","Has paid taxes owed on Woods' Kentucky land. Is interested in selling or exchanging 1200 acres of land on or near the Ohio River.","For Pergrin to lease 17 acres of land from Woods.","Concerning a note for money due Robert Woods.","For Reed and Edwards to lease a house and garden.","To convey to Nehemiah Cravens 300 acres of land in Ohio.","Tells of the birth of a daughter. \"The election is over \u0026 I am easy--when vice prevails and wicked men bear sway the post of honour is a private station;...\"","For Woods to sell 250 acres of land to Mothral and Mantooth.","Ordering flour.","Ordering flour.","Offering land for sale.","Concerning a lawsuit involving land.","For Deafabough to run a grist mill for Woods.","Concerning lawsuit of Woods v. William Lewisand McIntyre v. Woods.","Asking about Archibald Woods' health.","Requesting the health of his daughter and the lawsuit of McIntyre v. Woods.","Asking Woods to sell a slave for him.","Concerning the lawsuit of Woods v. Lewis.","Concerning disputed land.","For Steenrod to sell one half of a tract of land containing one hundred and eighty acres.","For Ingledue to run a grist mill for Woods.","Discusses fever. Tells Woods one of deeds he has from him has no witness.","Tells his uncle he has moved.","Concerning a land dispute.","Concerning the lawsuits of McIntyre v. Woods and Woods v. Lewis.","Asking Woods to pay him for surveying.","Concerning taking wheat to his mill.","For McConnell to run a grist mill for Woods.","For Woods to deliver flour to the McClures.","That Patterson Ingledue's death was due to accident by the falling of a tree.","To settle the estate of Patterson Ingledue.","For Swiney to rent eighteen acres from Woods.","For land in Belmont County.","Has bought wheat for Woods.","Asks Woods to sell to his nephew his surveyor's compass.","Scope and Contents Concerning land Woods wants to purchase. Is concerned about his land in Ohio County, West Virginia","For Black to rent twenty-six acres from Woods.","For Witt to rent land from Woods.","For McConnell and Dean to rent ninety acres of land from Woods.","Concerning the sale of land.","Tells Woods the surveys he is asking about can not be found.","Requesting flour.","Asking about mill wheels.","For Black to build a house. Lists tasks Black is to perform.","For a temporary assignment of dower.","Concerning the delivery of mill wheels.","For Feay to sell one hundred acres of land to Milligan.","Money owed for subscription to United States Gazette.","Will try to aid Woods in the capture of a runaway slave.","Concerning the lawsuits of Poage v. Chapline \u0026 Bradford.Asks Call to represent Poage in the Court of Appeals.","Concerning land owned by Crogan in Ohio County.","Asking Woods to collect a debt from Caleb Reeves.","Concerning an injunction.","Trying to settle Woods v. Lewis.","Concerning the location of a road.","Concerning the lawsuit Woods v. Lewis.","Concerning the lawsuit, Woods v. Lewis.","Scope and Contents Concerning land belonging to George Pepperly and the lawsuit Woods v. Lewis.","For Edmonds to lease twenty-nine acres from Woods.","Saying Richard Parriott wishes to buy McClandhan's land. Will trade a slave family for it.","Concerning Woods v. Lewis.","Concerning Humphrey Marshall; and Woods v. Lewis.","For Woods to deliver flour to the McClures.","Concerning an offer to settle McIntire v. Woods.","Scope and Contents Concerning land; and also slaves which had belonged to Harman Blennerhassett.","Scope and Contents Concerning Woods v. Lewis. Includes Patsey Houston, Natural Bridge, Virginia, to Archibald Woods, concerning a trip to see sister Polly McClung.","Scope and Contents Wants him to accompany Betsy to see Polly McClung.","Concerning Woods vs. Lewis.","Agreeing to defend him in the lawsuit of McIntire v. Woods.","Asking Sheffey to take depositions in Woods v. Lewis.","For a still.","Scope and Contents Concerning the purchase of land and slaves from William McClandhan.","Carpenter is migrating to West. Will leave room in his wagon for Mathew Quick if Quick is interested. Asks Woods to give message.","Concerning the decision in the lawsuit of Woods v. Lewis.","Offering to sell land.","Concerning an appeal of the decision in Woods v. Lewis.","Concerning encumbrances upon the property of William Chapline.","Scope and Contents Concerning the route of the United States Road to Wheeling, West Virginia","Scope and Contents For an attachment against the estate of Moses Thompson. Includes plat, n.d., of land owned by John Lee and Archibald Woods.","For the conveyance of land from William Chapline to Woods.","Orders Woods to order companies to Wheeling for training.","Asks Woods to designate his military land so Bay can pay taxes on it.","Tells of birth of George Washington Wilson, sickness of many and death of Hezekiah Reader from fever. Wants sister to write and come to see her.","Scope and Contents Apology for not having written him concerning the decision in Woods v. Lewis.","For the conveyance of 331 1/2 acres of land in Ohio County.","Offering to deal for land.","Saying they will not pay an order for grinding wheat at Woods' mill.","Stating he will buy land from Woods.","Recounts his side of Woods v. Lewis and asks Blackburn to be his lawyer.","Scope and Contents Giving news about influenza in Lexington, Kentucky and discussing a land dispute. Alexander Mitchel to Thomas Dickerson, near Short Creek, Ohio County, West Virginia asking him if he saw Thomas Kennady in 1776 concerning land improvements.","Saying he has paid the tax due on Woods' land. People in Western part of state want to perpetuate seat of government at Chillicothe.","Scope and Contents Sending a deed and asking his opinion of the value of other land,","Edmonds is to take particular care of fruit trees.","Asking Woods to serve as executor in his plan to settle the estate of George Dement and to effect a settlement between the heirs of Dement and the heirs of Ignatious Sirums.","Scope and Contents Sending rent.","Scope and Contents Stopped sale of Woods' land for taxes.","Scope and Contents Concerning land bought by Samuel Lewis.","Asks Woods if he has made up his mind about a bargain.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Also includes a memorandum of Archibald Woods concerning power of attorney.","Tells Woods to send down flour.","Concerns a missing arms shipment.","Still interested in Woods' land.","Okey is concerned about Woods' lawsuit against Timmons.","Tells Woods he has been denied change of venue in Woods v. Lewis.","Scope and Contents Asks Woods to pay taxes on land he William Croghan owns. Wants to know about John? McIntire who purchased George Rogers Clark's right to land on Ohio.","Scope and Contents Desiring to buy land from Woods.","Orders Woods to order his battalion to Wheeling for training.","Evans is concerned about a land claim he has.","Wants Woods to report on his land to him, since Hill desires to settle on it.","Scope and Contents It is the opinion of several people that Woods' flour is unfit for market. \"Mr. Miller states that all the flour in Charlestown, that was made before September is sour and unfit for market.\"","Has asked for continuance in Woods v. Lewis. Gives Blackburn other directions in handling the case.","Scope and Contents Including a memorandum of agreement (witnessed by C. Hammond and George Knox).","Offers Negro slaves to Woods in exchange for land. Describes the slave families.","Hough has checked Woods' land for taxes due.","Asks Moore if he knows about location of U.S. road. Wants to be appointed a commissioner to lay road out in Ohio.","Assures Woods his offer of slaves will not injure Woods' claim in Woods v. Lewis.","Orders Woods to draft 46 men.","Has no Negroes to sell. Wants Woods to survey some land for him.","In compliance with order, has militia company together.","Wants to meet with Woods to buy land.","Scope and Contents Offers to settle money owed him in wheat. Includes Archibald Woods to George Hancock, concerning slaves Hancock wishes to sell. Woods discusses prices.","An application was made to change venue in Woods v. Lewis. It failed. Has heard of no application since. Johnson had small pox. Cannot issue subpoena for witness.","Orders flour.","Gives information and advice on Woods v. Lewis.","Edmonds is to take particular care of the fruit trees and orchard.","Scope and Contents Asks what Woods wants him to do in a lawsuit involving land. \"We are advised by William McKinley that he has been pressed into the electioneering campaign--the conduct of Gen'l J. G. I--in this respect must be as bad as an English press gang--poor MC is to be pitied.\"","Scope and Contents Sorry to hear her sister has been unwell, brother Billy's wife has consumption. \"Nancy Wilson has two sons. I think she breeds well...I was surprised when Mr. hood informed me that Brother Bob was with you. I should be very glad to see him provided he could be sober and rational.\" Includes Polly Wilson to Woods girls.","Ordering Woods to order his Battalion to Wheeling for training.","Scope and Contents Undertook to get paper needed in Woods v. Lewis from Sweet Springs. Found he had to go on to Munroe Monroe C.H. Papers not ready. Clerk issued order that he would send papers. Case was docketed in Rockbridge. Subpoena issued for Patrick.","Offers to locate military land for Nicholas' warrant.","Wants the patents for the 17,000 acre survey belonging to the partnership, so he can inquire about taxes due on it.","Sickness prevented sending deeds. Asks for money Woods owes him.","Scope and Contents Introduces Noah Zane. Zane is the bearer of remonstrances counteracting remonstrances from Pennsylvania on the subject of the National road. Describes route the commissioners laid out. Hopes that route will be kept.","Wants to borrow money.","Scope and Contents Sent receipts which Woods has failed to get. Asks Woods to take \"best matters\" action. Wishes Woods not to be uneasy about the money he owes Woods. Expects to make a payment this fall.","\"Brother Archibald \u0026 myself having made an alteration in our agreement respecting this place on which I live, it is necessary our article in your hands should be destroyed...\"","According to list of military claims, there is none due Andrew Robinson. Thanks Woods for paying taxes on his land Ohio County. Asks Woods to continue until land can be sold and try to find purchaser.","Scope and Contents Woods v. Lewis will probably be tried in September. Papers have not yet arrived.","Scope and Contents She is pregnant. Had expected a visit this summer. Includes Polly Wilson to Eliza and Polly Woods. Wants them to write.","Scope and Contents Defends his treatment of Woods' son, Alpheus in school. \"If Franklin (Woods' other son) to exculpate himself, has represented to you that I did not pay the same attention to him, that I did to others, I assure you that he wronged me.\" Assures Woods he will do all in his power for his improvement. Lists subjects he will be offering.","Scope and Contents Sends Franklin and Alpheus Woods home. Defends Thomas Glisson as a teacher.","Has omitted entering the land. Lists entries.","Orders Woods to order his battalion to Wheeling for training.","Has sent deed. Please remit money.","Scope and Contents Woods v. Lewis has been continued until April. General Breckenridge and Allen Taylor did not attend the exposition of General Preston. Fears the loss of Sheffey at next term.","There has been a continuance in Woods v. Lewis. Afraid he can not attend the trial in the spring due to serving in Congress.","Lewis has obtained a postponement in Woods v. Lewis.","Death of Betsy Poage. Summarizes national politics and rumors of Europe.","Scope and Contents Woods v. Lewis is continued. Injunction has been granted. Encloses subpoena.","Scope and Contents Has never heard from Woods about his claims for land in Woods' County. William Oldham will handle it.","Offers Negro slaves for sale, Easther, Harry \u0026 Nancy as well as a \"lad\"; and a \"girl,\" 7 years old. Describes their abilities.","Scope and Contents Sends commission. \"I never wished to hold an office that I was not thought worthy of, if you thought me incapable of discharging my duty or unworthy of promotion I will ask you why did you not communicate your objection to me before the Court Marshall martial.","Scope and Contents Asks one of them to pay taxes on Archibald Woods' land.","Scope and Contents Gives directions in taking General Breckinridge's deposition. Recounts proposals from George Hancock. Proposes his grounds for a settlement.","Gives his price for a slave, Jacob.","Includes receipt for Zac. Sprigg.","Birth of Louisa Ann. \"Mrs. Kerns the ladys wedding you was at when you was here shews the fruits of her marriage verry plain.\" Includes Polly Wilson to Woods girls. Invites them for a visit. \"Betsy you cannot get anybody to have you where you are known.\" Lists recent weddings.","If Woods can come to his (Thomas Warman) mothers he will take five dollars less. He cannot come to Woods","Enlow is to clear land, repair a cabin, build a stable and repair fences.","He owns no land in US Military District, north of the Scioto. A Capt. John Brown did own a quarter township, but suspects it has been sold. He owns 8 or ten thousand acres in tracts of 1000 acres which he would sell. Describes one tract. Price is three dollars per acre but would accept \"two or three young negro men at valuation in part payment.\" Two \u0026 half dollars per acre for other tracts.","Has sent deed to Mr. Chambers of Kentucky. Requests Woods to rent a plantation for him. Pay taxes due on it.","Sends information on the murder and names of the children of D. Bradford.","Since he has resolved to leave Morgantown, he wants Woods to remit money. \"There is not I believe any part of the civilized world where education is thought so little of as this place.\" Asks questions about the Wheeling area. Can produce testimonies.","Sold Noah Linsly interest in Capteen bottom.","Owns a quarter section of military land. Gives terms and location.","Business with Woods' son, Thomas. Asks for more time.","Sends wheat and cotton Woods requested. Don't send corn or meal. Do send bran.","Will sell lands at Fishing Creek to Woods' neighbor for cash if offer is high enough.","Doesn't understand why he didn't receive all the money due him from Woods. Has been sick.","Reports on various schools in his County.","Detailed description of how it is to be built.","Will send record of Woods v. Lewis(300 pages) when Woods remits fee of forty-five dollars.","Has purchased a farm 3 miles from Morgantown. \"The people in my neighborhood are perfectly indifferent about the education of their children so that I cannot expect to derive anything from tuition among them.\" Would come to Wheeling if three hundred dollars could be procured. If not, will open school at his farm. Pledges to be attentive to Franklin Woods (Woods' son.)","Gives Woods advice on how to recover costs from John McIntire. Will attend Woods v. Lewis at Rockbridge Superior Court.","The two young men who contracted with Shepherd for flour have been at all mills and cannot get flour. Will have to give you the price you ask.","Salutation is \"Dear Andrew.\" Wishes him to write respecting the receipts for costs in the suit with the Wilson's and Harbison's bond. \"As I of late feel my constitution decline, my wish is as far as possible to draw my concerns to a close. Ask George] Hancock to have business in Botetourt with Wilson's settled.\" \"have not got my business with Lewis finally settled as yet...\"","Presented receipts to ? Wilson. He would not refund the money. Left receipts and letter with George Hancock. \"I start in a few days for Kentucky with my little family \u0026 small portion of this world's goods--my wife Elenor has been in a bad state of health since early spring. My mother \u0026 brother Andrew also are in bad health as usual. Write if you receive this letter. Address letter to Lincoln County near Stanford Kentucky.\"","Lists officers elected by company.","Scope and Contents Offers to sell stills","Wants to meet him in Staunton.","Lists terms on which he will settle with Lewis.","Introduces ? McKnight who claims land in Ohio County.","Terms upon which he will sell his farm, mill, dwelling house and distillery.","Terms on which Josiah Dillon will pay Bank of Marietta.","Terms upon which the directors will accept payment of Dillon's debt.","Woods will take up Dillon's note on Bank of Marietta. Dillon will convey house and lot to Woods. Dillon will convey residue of property to George Paull.","Has offered for Congress. Chancellor made decree in Woods v. Lewis. Decree is agreeable to last verdict.","Questioning whether a judgment against Josiah Dillon in federal court is a lien against property he has bought from Woods.","Asks Poage to collect money due in execution of decree in Woods v. Lewis. Gives Poage directions about collecting it.","Intends to get money to Woods.","Wants McClandhan to collect money due on execution against William Lewis. Includes Archibald Woods to James Breckinridge.Woods blames Breckenridge for not paying over money owed him by William Lewis.","Scope and Contents Hughes received fee who will handle Woods' business with Bell. Pogue obtained judgment for 7,000 dollars against ? Brown. Gives family news.","Wants to know if ? Hughes brought suit against Benjamin Bell for him. It not, will employ Alexander Marshall next.","Describes college at Canonsburgh.","Wants all papers pertaining to lease of a piece of property sent to him.","Has purchased property of John Thompson. Woods is at liberty to make use of his house after expiration of the lease.","Requests pay for services as adjutant in 4th Regiment of Virginia militia.","Recounts his difficulty in obtaining money.","Has had no further account from Staunton. \"I had expected to see Genll Paull present my compliments to ? and tell him to be so good as to procure a copy of your Constitution on Regulations of your Library and forward to me as soon as possible as I am to report on that subject for our town is establishing a library.\"","Encloses a decree against William Lewis. Clerk has failed to certify when the injunction was granted.","Scope and Contents Cannot be at election in Ohio County, West Virginia Hopes his opponent will not exceed him in that County more than 30 votes.","Wants ? Woods (son of Archibald Woods) to come next week if he is coming to live with him. Will leave terms up to McLure.","Brown wants to rent house. Wants a sign and four beds and complains of rent being too high.","George Paull had held deed of trust on two lots in St. Clairsville, Ohio for money owed Bank of Marietta by Dillon. Paull is deeding property to Woods to discharge the deed of trust. Edward Bryson. Includes affidavit of William Farris, Junior.","Horse bought by White or his brother in St. Clairsville, Ohio stands on lot bought by Woods from Josiah Dillon.","Gives family news.","Shall be engaged at Judge Lockwood fitting out a boat. Mortgage must be recorded.","Asks Woods to survey land to divide farm between Chapline and Evans.","Lewis has deposited money with General James Breckinridge for Woods' claim. ? Walker previous to going to Kentucky left memo respecting Woods' suit with Wilson. No bill was filed.","Results of election between William McKinley and Wilson.","Has not heard from lawyers concerning Woods vs. Lewis. Thomas Wilson is elected to Congress.","Lists tasks and prices.","Concerns the discharge of the deed of trust by Paull and the validity of Woods' title to Dillon's property.","Asks if copy of decree in Woods v. Lewis has been forwarded.","Noah? Linsly has decided against Woods and Paull concerning the discharge of the deed of trust by Paull selling Dillon's lots to Woods.","Transmits payment to discharge note.","Concerning the price of a hopperboy for a flour mill.","Apologizes for delay. Called away by death of a friend in Baltimore. Has sent copy of decree to clerk of Monroe so he can issue execution.","Wants James Paull to send him a pair of pigs.","Sends decree in Woods v. Lewis.","Issued against property of Amos Shearman and Joseph Ferroi in the lawsuit of Matthew Kerr v. Ferroi.","Appoints Woods president of a court-martial to try James G. Laidley for disorderly behaviour and disobedience of orders at the 113th Regiment. \"Also for conspiring with his subaltern officers previous to said muster to be disorderly on the day of said muster.\" Includes Benjamin Biggs, certifying he did employ John Finney to summons the officers to attend the trial of Laidley.","Scope and Contents Requests Erwin pay forty-two dollars to ? Evans for license to rise hopperboy at Woods' mill. \"The mill stands on Wheat's run a branch of Wheeling Creeke in Ohio County...\"","Scope and Contents Sends bill of complaint for Woods to answer in  Wilson's Executors v. Woods.","Instructed by Lieutenant Governor \"to inform you that commissions cannot issue...until it shall be specified...what vacancies they are to fill; or if for a new company that also should be specified.\"","Signed by George William Smith, Lieutenant Governor and Jno W. Pleasants. Includes Benjamin Biggs attesting that Andrew Howlett had taken oath as captain.","Scope and Contents Needs oats from Woods.","Joseph Cloyd's wife and daughter died. Houston's \"son Andrew got a cut on his knee last winter which had nearly taken his life.\" Gives other family news.","Concerning Woods vs. Lewis and Wilson's heirs vs. Woods.","Scope and Contents Has made an alteration in the promissory note Woods sent for him to sign. Includes of John Anderson, undated., to Archibald Woods, Ohio County, West Virginia Robert Anderson is not willing that John Anderson should quit his work before harvest so Woods can expect them July 15.","Orders Woods to order regiment to Wheeling for muster.","Has collected 792 dollars in execution granted in Woods v. Lewis. Marshall has taken all the personal property of William Lewis. Let him know how to transmit money.","For Woods to lease the stone house and stable to be built. Describes how stable is to be constructed.","Sent articles written for.","Sends sympathy for death of Archibald Woods' son. Unable to attend funeral.","Pleased with executive appointment of a judge for our circuit. Try to block appointment of ? Jackson by legislature. Thinks Congressional session will be long and boisterous. His reception in Woods' County has made impressions on his mind.","Meix agrees to build a barn for Evans. Description of how it is to be built.","Offers land for sale adjoining land owned by Woods at the mouth of Capteen Creek.","Notifies Woods that a note of Michael Cresap, endorsed by Woods is due and unpaid.","Zebu Warner is indebted to Woods for rent. Gives Griffith options on how to handle the collection. Includes Archibald Woods to Zebu Warner. Concerns rent owed to Woods. See Folder 656 for documents of 1811 October 8.","Laments loss of Woods' son. Not able to make any statement with respect to Woods' account with George Poage without assistance of Woods' papers. Includes receipt from J. Russle ? to David Banes? for wheat to the account of Archibald] Woods.Includes fragment of an account.","If Woods has made purchase of the Jughandle Mills, write him and he will send Woods a draft of his proportion of the half.","Spoke to R. ? Thompsonwho is considered one of the best house-carpenters here respecting the undertaking of your house. The Republican ticket succeeded in all three members with a majority of two to three hundred votes.","Scope and Contents Has learned by George Paull that Mr. Lewis has sold his land. Informed a proposition is made by Mr. Lewis to pay to William Poageof Augusta for Woods. Thanks McClandhan for his friendly aid in having the business brought to a close. Speculates on other terms.","Scope and Contents Concerns taxes on land in Ohio County owned by Cloyd family and by Matthew Houston.","Wants Woods to make him some flour.","Asks that he look for patents for George and Isaac Kelly.","Scope and Contents Asks Woods to tell him how to go about military patents. Has visited the President and also attended the House of Madam. At next interview with President intends to mention the Road. Many petitioners praying to be relieved from injuries sustained under the nonimportation law. Affair of the Chesapeake settled. Determined representation for the states. The \"Harriet\"; sails in a few days with messengers to England and France. Mr. Taylor son of John Taylor goes to England and Mr. Biddle son of Clement Biddle goes to France. \"it is hard to say what course our great men will take. I believe...leaders know not what to do. Not do I know who is to be the leader. I believe in Caucus it was determined to elect Henry Clay, speaker and they did elect him.\" Describes Clay.","Has about thirty-five feet of pipes now by him and expects to set another kiln next week when he expects to have Woods' in it. Wants to know what other kind, of ware Woods would wish to be sent along with them. \"Here let me remark that Mr. Wales opinion of stone ware pipes is higher than ever \u0026 he regrets that the town of Steubensville does not use them instead of wood.\"","To assign and transfer to Archibald Woods twenty shares in Bank of Steubenville.","Gives his recollection of a transaction between himself and John McClure. Mr. Reed's young daughter died. Have searched for cloth.","Apologizes for being so long, in making his returns because he couldn't understand it. Includes Andrew Howlett to Archibal] Woods, 1811 December 30. Has sent returns by Moses Chapline.","Concerns settling Woods v. Lewis. \"Beware of being taken in as all those people are Great Sharpers. Beware of going in any barter or bargain with them. If possible they will try to pawn some old or good for nothing Negroes on you, or some other old stuff or bad bonds.\"","Scope and Contents Received four hundred dollars from William Lewis. Taken a bond on Burwell. Not knowing the amount of the Execution nor Credits, could not go into a final settlement. Can have it credited to execution by writing clerk of Monroe or attorney.","Thanks Ann Woods for sending Patty up. Glad to hear of Betsy's safe delivery. \"if I live as long as the first week in May and no accident happens I expect to have an addition to my family, already too large, but when we have them we are sorry for to part with them.\" Misses her husband who is in Congress. Hope he returns in March, but if they declare war he may be detained a month or two longer.","Presented draft to Sheffey. Mentioned \"the establishment of the Road to his Majesty but have no answer to the point.\" Discusses increase in military establishment. Bills on Navy laid on table to make room for land force. Wilson voted no to raising 25,000 soldiers. Asks what the people think. Doubts leaders. Thinks war will ensue.","Has received draft to settle Woods v. Lewis. Has to be sent back to William Poage to obtain proper endorsement. \"We hear of nothing here but war...\" Lists bills concerning raising troops. President will not act on the U.S. Road, saying there is no money to expend.","Is making enquiries about a 3000 acre tract of military land in Ohio County. Asks if land has been sold for taxes.","For Evans to sell his farm to Eoff. Evans is also to convey his interest in the ferries across the Ohio River and across Wheeling Creek.","Prescribing the uniform of the Virginia militia.","Encloses patent to Woods. Asks for recommendations for officers in \"our (to be made Army)\". Rage for war has subsided. Looks for proposition to repeal non-importation law. Houses passes bill to repair old frigates. Mentions William Branch Giles.","Would survey his land but had to attend Superior Court at Wheeling. Makes proposal for 200 to 250 acres. Offer is eight gallons good whiskey and one dollar per acre. He offers flour. Draws plat to explain offer.","Person who delivers letter is authorized to sell land for General James Allen and Col. David Allen. Discusses past dispute with Woods over land in Kentucky he bought from Woods.","Building a sawmill. Thinks Mallory should have house he is renting taken from him. Doesn't know anyone else to rent it to. Benjamin Ruggles wants Paull to go in with him and others on laying out a town, (Woodsfield?)","Has heard rumors that political enemies may try to have election for clerk set aside if they lose. Suggests that Robert Woods as eldest magistrate to require sheriff to summons all magistrates to elect a clerk for County court in place of Moses Chapline, deceased. Suggests form to use.","Concerns Woods v. Lewis.","Has received Woods recommendations for commissions as officers. Trouble raising money. Considered salt tax. \"The 'Constitution' has returned ten days \u0026 no report of anything from England and France.\" Sheffey has paid no money.","Doesn't have time to consider offer for land. Prefers bank stock to land. Prefers cash to bank stock. If others sell out, he does not wish to be backward. Does not think Archibald Woods' offer for his interest in Botetourt includes what he will receive from Elijah Woods. Wants Brother James Woods to appoint attorney to settle price of land Robert Woods is to have from Joseph Woods and make a deed.","Discusses British spy, John Henry. \"It is not yet determined who is to be next President. DeWitt Clinton is spoken of.\" April elections will express public mind.","Discusses land owned by David and James Cloyd and Matthew Houston in Ohio County. In Woods v. Lewis. Lewis has sold land to ? Burwell. Lewis has paid $7,000 to William Poage. James Greenlee married Miss ? Paxton.","Defends his handling of Woods business in the suit of Woods v. Lewis.","Tells Woods he can expect an embargo. Asks him to let ? Shepherd and all friends know.","Lists officers to be commissioned. Has enclosed documents \"for the information of the people.\" Forwarded report on subject of U.S. Road. Doesn't expect anything to be done concerning road west of Monongahela. Not at liberty to say more about embargo. Received no more money from Sheffey.","Has not gotten a person to go see Windle for purpose of making a purchase. Has not gotten survey made of Capteena land.","Sending John McLure to collect $7,000 left by William Lewis. has written clerk of Monroe County to stay execution until November.","Robert Woods (uncle) wishes to purchase 200 acres of land from him. Price is $1,600. Has written father to give Archibald Woods a power of attorney. Owes Robert Woods. In addition owes $3,000-4,000 in Kentucky.","Asks to be recommended to be appointed a major in army to be raised in Ohio.","Sheffey does not find it convenient to give a settlement at this time.","Asks that bearer be paid thirty-nine dollars.","Has seven thousand dollars as part of the execution against William Lewis in Woods v. Lewis.","Needs to enter quarters of land?. Includes document of Archibald Woods. Asking that volunteers for the army be encouraged. Tells what pay and rations soldiers will receive.","Has seen Battial Harrison who has the Virginia military land warrants. Will make some proposition. James Paull has gone to Richmond. Would rather deal with Paull.","Introduces Henry Greene who wishes to obtain advice respecting the validity of a claim of land.","Needs brick to mend a hearth. Asks for late newspapers.","Resigning his office in the Wheeling Light Infantry. Woods has written two names on the letter as possible replacements for Pannill.","Reports on the measurement of lumber. Does not like quality of the boards.","Wishes to know if Woods intends to let him have Mr. Ramsey's place.","Put advertisement in paper for sale of town lots and sent notices.","At the first muster of the Wheeling Light Infantry, ensign of the company made known his intention to decline serving in the company in the capacity of an officer longer than five years from the date of his commissions. Company elected a replacement, John Richardson and recommended him to be appointed. Includes Archibald Woods, listing possible officers.","Had sent commission to Jno Richardson to be ensign in Wheeling Light Infantry. Since Richardson has been accused in affidavit by ? Zane of saying he would not interfere if slaves in eastern part of state rose up and murdered their masters, he should return his commission.","Scope and Contents Recommends Mr. Ross to repair public arms. Woods has written on the letter: William Ross at Frederick Town on Monongala River, Washington County, Pennsylvania","Enclosed will gives the course of the war. Woods' son, Thomas, stayed with him. Thinks it's high time for Congress to adjourn.","Still wants $1600 for the land he is offering to Robert Woods. News about Andrew Woods, Robert Woods, and John M. Walker.","Wants to rent horse pasture.","Tells Woods to have the public arms repaired.","Answer to a letter from Sheffey concerning Woods' manner of collecting money due him in Woods v. Lewis. Includes earlier draft of above. .","Encloses copy of Daniel Sheffey's statement which Woods thinks is incorrect. Tries to understand the statement. Thinks majority of people are opposed to war. Cannot raise troops, as commander of 4th Regiment, Virginia militia. Has on company volunteers, one company drafted. Wife had large son, William. Nearly cost her her life.","Whiskey Woods has sold him is indifferent. Discusses salt works. Cannot hire or sell slave because he has a sore leg.","Cannot accept price Caldwell proposes for land. Gives his offer.","Orders Woods to order his regiment to Wheeling for training.","Unable to raise money owed to Woods.","Thanks Woods for paying taxes for him. Sends money by son, John Croghan. Mentions George Croghan. Will consider exchanging land with Woods after he gets necessary information.","Scope and Contents Asks questions concerning impressment of camp kettles, axes, and wagons. \"The troops from this Regiment are to meet at this place on Tuesday next and will proceed in boats to the place of Destination, on Wednesday if possible, say Thursday at farthest. I shall be happy to meet and accompany the troop from your Regiment.\" Late orders authorize the Col. commanding to provide for the transportation of the baggage. \"My opinion is that wagons should be procured in each regiment, they can be sent by water to point pleasant, the horses by land, the camp kettles so far as we may stand in need will be taken from Mr. Dutty... Keel Boats going to Kenhawn for salt can be procured if you can engage but I have as yet engaged by one, three will be necessary.\"","Understands Woods' men are to meet this day at Wheeling. Sends Capt. Russel to receive from information as to boats for the transportation of the troops and also as to provisions. \"Say five days Rations of bread and salt pork of Bacon, ready cooked, my wish being to go on Day and Night if possible until we arrive at Point Pleasant.\"","To raise supplies for families of soldiers. Includes minutes of a meeting of citizens of Richmond, Manchester and their vicinities held at the Capitol. Resolved that name of association be \"The Society for promoting the success of the War against Great Britain.\" Lists duties of the association, including the appointing of a standing committee in each town and County.... 2 pages.","Scope and Contents To Capt. Lewis Bonnet to impress a keel boat. Includes affidavit of John McLure, William Irwin, and John Feay, that the value of the service of the keel boat is $50.00. Includes, Archibald Woods, certifying above. Includes warrant from Archibald Woods, to Benjamin Jefferies, to impress a keel boat. Includes affidavit of John McLure that the value of the service of the keel boat is $50.00.","Notifying Woods that a note endorsed by him for Morgan Jones is due and unpaid.","Has received, in the absence of the Governor, Woods' letter, asking to have made at Wheeling, arms for a troop.","Will attend court martial and pay his fine if it's proved he should have gone when called.","Will leave home in a week for Washington. Should be glad to hear result of your election for electors. Expects peace ticket to have a large majority in his County.","Tries to make arrangement with Woods concerning stoneware and earthenware. Unable to get salt he needed for his manufacture.","Proposes to start a newspaper with the press to be in Wheeling.","Madison ticket had a majority of 92. Stephen Van Rensselaer has met with a defeat. Has been informed that Return Jonathan Meigs has been insulted by the common soldiers and almost afraid of times at times to leave his quarters lest he might meet with insults.\" \"I am anxious to hear if peace is expected or if we must go on in this destructive war. If it is to continue God help the nation for in many places, the people are ready almost to cut other throats.\" Cites examples. Will write Daniel Sheffey for account with William Lewis.","Will sell land for $12,000.","Thinks militia are expensive and ruinous. Thinks they can provide little real service \"as well might you put unbroken Horses to a Wagon--they possess the strength \u0026 spirit--but they will not pull together.\" sees no prospect of speedy termination of the war. \"the Administration which makes War does rarely make peace.\" Discusses War Hawks. Anxious to hear about Virginians in Western Army. Will present statement to Daniel Sheffey.","Concerns Cloyd military lands in Ohio County.","Gives directions for morning and evening parades.","Gives family news and news of household activities.","Woods should rent to ? Hollister. Terms are too high for Okey.","Has spoken to General S. Smith about lands in Wheeling. Land is owned by James A. Buchanan of Baltimore. \"No doubt the Papers give you an account how our Generals in the North have managed their campaigns . Was ever a Nation cursed with such officers.\" Secretary of Navy has resigned. Gives makeup of regiments and number. Thinks too many. \"We attempt more than we can do well.\"","Concerns politics in Ohio.","Sends statement concerning execution in Woods v. Lewis. Asks Hamilton to try to see execution and aid him in obtaining his money.","Transmitting advice of council that any artillery companies who are furnished with gun carriages may build sheds to protect them.","Scope and Contents For Woods to rent land (including orchard) to Cunningham.","Has received Woods' letter. Lands on Wheeling Creek belong to heirs of his father. If Woods will make proposition, Buchanan will submit it to the heirs.","Mentions Buchanan attitude toward selling land. Has received no news from James Winchester concerning River Raisin defeat. Disagrees with conduct of the war....\"but you and I have it not in our power to regulate these things; but with the people we should speak a language which should be heard even? in the recesses of the palace.\"","For Woods to rent land to the Varneys. Woods is to supply livestock and utensils.","Asks Woods to suspend collection of fine against him because his son failed to attend regimental court.","Concerns Woods v. Lewis.","\"You may expect something like an Embargo before we rise.\" Expects tax bills to go up. Has put letter before Secretary of War.","To be partners in purchasing flour for export to New Orleans or elsewhere.","Apparently, two commissions have been served to same person. Woods describes the two men.","Thanks Woods for saying he will tend to paying the taxes on his land. Since Woods title to land in Kentucky is disputed, he does not want to exchange.","For Barnett to build a log house. Gives details on how house is to be built.","Promise to give possession of a house and lot.","Request to let John D. seaman have flour.","Needs lime to finish house.","To sell Barrit land.","Scope and Contents Concerns whiskey.","Has concluded a bargain with William Sharpless for house and lot. Troops have mounted. Col. Perkins has resigned. Paull expects to be colonel.","Concerns opening a road from Woodsfield to Marietta, Ohio.","Scope and Contents Making arrangements to sell property to William Sharpless in event he does not return from war. Intends to go into mercantile business. Have drawn clothing for 27th Regiment and tomorrow start for upper Sandusky and the Lower Sandusky.","Includes affidavit of Josiah M. Smith.","Troops are getting ready to march.","Describes difficulties in provisioning troops.","Woods' letter apparently miscarried. Must prepare for a campaign in September.","Concerns payments for barrels of flour?.","Lists repairs (and cost) to muskets and certifies that Adam Keller did the work.","Settling of accounts.","Trying to locate Betsy and arrange for her to be sent home.","Asks Woods to make a survey.","Orders Woods to order troops for muster.","Concerns selling a house and lot to Sharpless.","Thinks Woods' son, Franklin, can get an appointment in militia. Thinks serving will be good for him.","Concerns sale of house and land to a Mr. Mallory.","Scope and Contents Franklin Woods arrives. Gen. William Henry Harrison appointed him a third lieutenant. Paull gives his philosophy about serving in the army. Gives instructions about selling house and lot to Sharpless.","Sorry to hear of ill health of Mrs. Paull. Surprised to hear that Franklin had enlisted. Discusses war. \"This war of glory or glorious war-which appears to be attended with every calamity defeat and disaster that ever in any shape befell any country ancient or modern-how is it? Are nations punished in proportion to their demerits?...I never once for a moment supposed that the contemptible province of Upper Canada peopled by semibarbarians could have held the United States at bay for more than a year-and even make inroads upon us--\"","Sends forty-one guns and thirty six cartridge boxes.","Charges that Roberts tried to avoid danger withdrew himself from Tyamochta and allowed the baggage of his company to be lost; let tobacco, coffee and chocolate be traded for sale and let other baggage be left and lost; said men did not have to serve past 22nd of March; and used threatening language to a captain. Signed by David Pugh.","Scope and Contents Wants Linsley to try to settle an agreement made with ? Ross.","Mentions Oliver Hazard Perry's naval victory on Lake Erie.","Asks Woods aid in helping a Mr. Dear enter land.","Signed by B. D. adjutant.","Concerns cutting trees and Woods' accusations that Holister has wasted nails and boards.","Malory has had trouble entering lands at Woodsfield. Barber wants to encourage settlers.","Discusses battle at Moravian Town Battle of the Thames. Includes general orders congratulating the troops after the battle of Moravian Town, Michigan.","Petitions are doing very well perhaps concerning a division of Belmont County, Ohio. Barretts have not yet marked out the road. George Swaney has not marked road. Wife wants to move back to river. Would like to rent from Woods.","Requests that Mrs. Woods acknowledge release of dower to his deed.","Sympathizes with Woods' rheumatism. Has resigned his pastoral charge and preaches only occasionally. Gives family and neighbor hard news. Only chance for peace is defeat of Bonaparte. Gives a calculation of no peace before 1866. Recommends George Stanley Faber's book on prophecies. Conrad Speece is preacher.","Gives excuses for why he has not paid money or salt to Woods.","Includes affidavit, (witnessed by George Knox, Alexander Chaplinand Benjamin W. Mahan) of Joseph Spencer that he will not challenge the title of Woods to the land.","Arrived in Detroit \"the second of October after a long and tedious march of about 30 days from camp Seneca. The 27th Regiment has taken quarters in this place for this Winter which was very lucky for the officers having lost all their clothing.\" Has been sick with bilious fever. Learning duties of a Lieutenant.","Parks is to pay fifty flour barrels annually.","Is concerned about Betsy's ill health. Her family is well. She has eight children.","Needs flour.","Says it is second time he has written Woods to come for money. Asks to have deed drawn in Huey Gilliland's name.","Sends to Woods for money.","Letter from Gen. Lewis Cass indicates troops are sickly--upwards for 2,000 are down. Has sent Woods an old deed of trust.","Concerns possible repeal of a law creating a new County?. ? Hammond has written William Sharpless advising him to take Paull's property.","Requests for flour.","Concerns money ? McCluney hopes to recover in a law suit.","Concerns creation of and location of courthouse in Monroe County, Ohio. Did not pass lower house.","Expects an attack before spring by British and Indians. Illness among troops","Making excuses for John Wheeler who has been unable to attend musters.","Wants to buy white oaks from Woods.","Has received $200 from Daniel Sheffey. Requests family news. \"the Democrats here are very sanguine in expectation of peace. I think the probability is that if Clay's oratorial powers can avert it he will.\"","Concerns creation of new County i.e. Monroe. Road has not been marked.","Signed by James Harbour, Governor. Registered by J. W. Pleasants. Bears seal of Virginia.","Concerns selection of Wheeling.","Change in law for time of training.","Asks Woods if he has purchased the place which Joseph Ramsey purchased.","Obligated to attend at West Liberty on business of Wheeling Bank. Capt. Howlett is gone to Washington. Lt. Brady will attend for him. Howlett's opinion is that companies of Capt. Jeffries, Gratehouse, Frazier, and Howlett compose the upper Battalion.","Requesting terms a tract of land may be purchased on.","Doubts if appointment of M. J. White as president of a bank to be organized by the Ohio Company? would be good.","Has gotten commissioners to lay out road from Marietta to Monroe County line. Needs information from Woods on where a road from Woodfield ought to intersect.","Requests Woods' presence at a stockholders meeting.","Received Woods' letter advising of Chapline succeeding against Cresap. Sending money by his son, John, to reimburse Woods for payment of land taxes. Knows nothing of ? Doddridge, or of mortgage he has against Mr. Hall. Has asked about land and house belonging to Mr. Smith.","Concerns runaway slave.","For 120 acres on the Ohio River.","Has settled with William Sharpless. Woods can receive 50 shares of bank stock.","Sends survey.","Needs six bushels of corn.","George Croghan is commander. His mode of commanding is preferable to former commander, Col. Butler. Franklin Woods would like to resign. Is in debt. Did not receive money sent out by George Paull. Describes fort.","For Woods to lease land to Atkison.","Scope and Contents Discusses dry goods. \"I would, not recommend your going into business until peace is made.\"","Betsy (Woods) Paull continues to mend. On trip to visit his father. Major Gwynn says 26, 27, \u0026 28th Regiments will be consolidated. Expects to lose his rank. \"Betsy wishes you to write her as soon as her mother is confined.\"","Applies for arrest of Archibald Hamilton on charges he received twenty dollars from James Burrus who was applying for exemption from service. Includes affidavit, undated, of Samuel McClure.","To vote for directions in the Ohio Company.","Includes copy of charges against Hamilton.","Few soldiers left in Regiment. Mentions consolidations and possibility of Paull and himself being extra officers and struck off. 27th Regiment has been disgraced. Cannot get clothes. \"if any officer appears on parade without blue pantaloons and boots he is immediately arrested.\"","Wants to buy land from Woods.","Mr. Chapline can inform about the discoveries about property lines. Will expect sheep and probably will take some half breed merino.","Mrs. Woods had twins, one of whom died within 5 days. Expects Indian treaty. \" I do not know but it will be my turn to go to Norfolk in the next call or requision of militia.\"","Concerning sale of Sharpless house.","Discussing uniforms.","Trying to sell Woods a horse.","Concerns William Baker who denies endorsing Jones' note; and salt.","Trying to settle debt.","Will send Woods his horse if cannot find a better one at fair price.","Sending Woods his horse. Will send epaulets.","Orders Woods to a muster.","Sold sorrell horse. Has got no marching orders yet. Petitions being circulated concerning location of County seat of Monroe County, Ohio.","Scope and Contents For Fawcett acting as attorney for Samuel Cope to sell a house and lot in Wheeling, West Virginia to Woods.","For a house and lot in Wheeling.","Sends what he thinks register's fees are.","Sends a petition concerning militia fines. Expects lawsuit.","Gives hours. Fines will be strictly enforced. All funds on hand will go to purchase books. Arrears on shares must be paid.","Does not have any desire to sell land he owns in Ohio County.","for Woods to lease land to Steenrod.","Concerns a lawsuit Philip Doddridge is handling for Woods.","Orders 10th, 17th, 18th, and 10th Brigades to Norfolk.","Makes a deposit on quarter sections. Has been at Woodfield clearing streets. Hopes to see Barber when commissioners meet to fix seat of justice for Monroe. Has been engaged marking a road to the Ohio from the new town.","For property given to Woods by Biddle to satisfy rent that is in arrears.","Concerns quarter section of land Smith wants to enter. The bearers, Mr. Smith and Baker want to rent. Show them the land where Duvall lives.","Wants to enter quarter sections.","Has been recommended as coroner of his County. Would like appointment to Woods staff. Wants appointment and hope Woods' staff are not required to march.","Jesse Hunt's brother owns land Woods is interested in. Jesse Hunt offers ten dollars per acre for land Woods owns near his brother's land. Discusses flour milling and whiskey distilling.","Asking to be appointed surgeon to 4th Reg't, Virginia Militia. Includes 1815 February 4 of John Connell. H. Marshall and William McHenry to Woods, recommending Stevenson.","For Woods to lease land to Cunningham.","Scope and Contents Is satisfied that he received thirteen bushels of corn.","Adam Kellar wishes to ride home to Richmond instead of marching with rest of troops.","Trying to rent land for Woods.","Introduces Archibald Woods to Marshall.","John Spence has been arrested for desertion. Asks for a court martial.","For Woods to lease land to Goodridge and Morley.","Neither state nor federal government has funds to pay troops. Arrangements will be made to pay them at a later date.","Asks Woods to remit John Spence's sentence for desertion and release him.","For Woods to lease land to Barrett and for Barrett to repair a cabin and clear land.","Woods explains the unusual nature of his muster return due to the circumstances of their march.","Scope and Contents Bonnett resigns his commission as major of the 1st Battalion of the 4th Reg't of Virginia Militia.","Got three quarter sections of land.","Woffert does not want to sell his land.","Has bought land from Jacob Ash that he had no right to sell.","Has no recollection of articles of agreement between George Poage and Woods.","Will stick to his terms for selling land. Asks Woods to sell his lame horse.","For 56 acres of land sold for delinquent taxes.","Send note against James Woods (with deed to him) to Joseph Woods. Includes James Woods to Robert Woods?, undated. 1 page.","Although Woods thinks settlement of Poages' claim against him made by Chapline and Thomas Woods is totally against him, he will agree to it.","Has found a slave who ran away from Archibald Woods. Has promised slave if he would return, he would not be whipped.","Requests commission as lieutenant for Jon Curtis if Woods has it.","States when he wants to hold a battalion court of inquiry and a regimental court of inquiry.","Does not wish to buy Croghan's land at the price Croghan named. Will sell his horse for him.","Tells Woods, McCluny of Charlestown is in Wheeling if he wishes to see him.","A man wishes to buy land. Asks Woods for amount. Mr. Scott wants to know if Mr. Morrison can have a set of stable logs.","Did not know of muster until day of muster. His knee was out of place and he had no horse to ride.","Wants to make some disposition of a military land claim placed in his hands by Woods fourteen years previously.","For Woods to lease land and ferries to Malory and Long. Malory and Long can also tap sugar maples.","Woods' land has been sold for taxes but can redeemed within two years of sale by paying taxes plus interest. Woods should send money for taxes for 1814 and 1815.","Clay has drawn up petition to President to establish road to Wheeling. Meigs says tract for sale in Indiana Territory will be open for sale in April or May.","Will not be able to go to Indiana Territory ?. Fears prices will be too high. A tract of his land (4066 acres in Wood County) was sold for taxes. Asks Woods to redeem.","Orders a day of training of officers and a day of regimental muster.","Miller's brother does not yet know the result of his application to cob. Walker relating to lands on Green River. Discusses bank paper. Hears there is petition before Maryland legislature to establish a state bank. Has Philadelphia worried. Mentions possibility of a turnpike to Wheeling.","Does not expect deposit being replaced by any act of Congress. Cumberland Road must await annual appropriation.","Does not have extra capital. to invest in Woodfield, Ohio.","Will return a runaway slave for Woods for a fee.","Decision on U.S. Road to Wheeling has been referred to Sec. of Treasury; however, Dallas is a Pennsylvanian.","Unable to check on Woods' land, but thinks it has been sold for taxes. Woods' mother is in her usual state of health, but her memory fails her. Gives news of his family.","Defends the assessment of Woods' land which Woods thinks is too high.","Chief of Wyandot Indians is dead and his tribes are desirous of selling their lands. No report on U.S. Road. House of Representatives are now discussing direct tax. Mentions birth of a son to Mrs. Paull (Woods' daughter.)","Offers to trade money and horses for land.","Forwarded Woods' letter and memorial from citizens of Wheeling to Clay. James Ross and Charleston people are exciting opposition. ? Connel has obtained depositions on a road from Charleston to Zanesville and made a statement relative to Town of Charleston. Asks Woods for depositions concerning Wheeling. Lands in Indiana not ready for sale yet.","President has made a communication to both houses concerning Cumberland Road. It contains a statement of expenditure already made and those necessary to complete it. Commissioner of land office has promised a complete map of Indiana Territory. Will send to Woods.","Describes Indiana Territory, its land, its inhabitants and prospects for the sale of the public lands.","Secretary of Treasury reported in favor of Wheeling for U.S. Road.","Scope and Contents Secretary of Treasury has decided in favor of Wheeling for the Cumberland Road route. Senate has passed bill for levying direct tax of three million dollars. House of Representatives is considering bank bill.","Secretary of Treasury reported to President on Cumberland Road, in favor of Wheeling. Mentions land tax of three million dollars. National Bank bill is under consideration in the House of Representatives. House passed bill authorizing members to frank during recess. Doesn't think it will pass Senate.","For Cockayne to sell Woods two hundred acres of land in Warren County, Ohio. Woods has right to give land back.","Has been informed that President confirmed report of Secretary of Treasury concerning the Cumberland Road. Exertions now will be to procure a large appropriation. Commissioners of land office cannot fix any time when land in Indiana Territory will be sold.","Has received five dollars from Woods. Sends pantaloons back to him. Asks about his militia discharge. J. G. Jackson has declared as a candidate. Willson is coroner.","Report on Cumberland Road has been referred to Committee in House of Representatives. Republican caucus voted Monroe and Tompkins as candidates. \"on the subject of the road Monroe was decidedly your friend, his influence was important. I hope it will not be forgotten. However this subject must remain with yourself.\" Owing to sickness of draftsman in the land office has not been able to procure a map of the Indiana Territory.","Two hundred acres of land bought from Samuel Cockainis worth about four dollars an acre. Discusses Capteena land owned by Jeremiah Hurst. Glad Cumberland Road is settled. Gives price of flour.","The committee to whom the Cumberland Road was referred have reported in favor of the appropriation. House of Representatives laid 30 per cent ad valorem duty on imported cottons. National Bank bill is now is Senate.","Cumberland Road being confirmed, he is waiting the result of the Appropriation. Connell and Doddridge still have plan for a military road. Shepherd hopes to be appointed a Superintendent, but if not wants contract for a section of it. \"Mr. Clay has done all he promised but Ruggles never gave out for which I do regard him as one of our particular friends. \"","Would like to rent place where James Barrett lives.","Public lands have not been surveyed because Indians ordered the surveyors off. William Henry Harrison owns land near Vincennes and has laid it out in town lots.","Wants to borrow $1500 to use to buy bank stock.","Wants to buy or borrow anvil.","Resolutions introduced to appoint committee to look into military road through Charleston. Bills passed House to admit Indiana and Mississippi as states. Nothing done on appropriation for building Cumberland Road.","Draughtsman in office is unable to attend to business. Sends sketch of Indiana Territory taken from Bradley's maps by a pupil of the draughtsman.","House has passed appropriation of $300,000 for Cumberland Road.","Necessary for Woods and Barber to pay up all the installments on the land Woodfield stands on so lot owners can have deeds. Wants Barber to go to Indiana with him. Wants to speculate with Barber's interest in Woodfield.","Resigns his commission as captain in the Wheeling Light Infantry.","Asks to borrow $160.","McClandhan's father needs taxes paid on land.","Concerns appointment for superintendent of Cumberland Road. Connell has withdrawn. Moses Shepherd and Rolfe are applicants.","Concerning legal difficulties in collecting militia fines.","Will pay money to redeem land for taxes to County clerk of Wood County. Wilson's daughter died on April 15.","Resigns commission.","Has not heard from servants. Sends amount due on a fractional section. Has heard nothing from Indiana lands.","Cannot attend training or regimental muster because of illness. Sends company return.","Sale of lots to David Person and ? Jackson.","Asks terms for a lot.","Scope and Contents Will take depositions in lawsuit of Wilson (as administrator of Richard Nichols v. John Caldwell, Robert Woods, Archibald Woods et al. in District Chancery Court at Clarksburg, West Virginia","Sends for corn meal.","Sends for land patents.","Unable to attend taking of depositions in Wilson v. Caldwell, Woods et al.","Shall be ready to raise house for Franklin Woods. Needs flour and money.","Scope and Contents Request for payment of son's board. Includes account of ? Woods with Biddle.","Does not want to buy lots at Doddridge's price.","Cumberland Road bill for $300,000 has passed. Majority struck out $30,000 for surveys of harbor bill. Determined to protrate system of interval improvements. Includes speech of David Crockett from notes made by Wilson while Crockett was speaking.","Politics.","For 178 acres in Ohio County.","McClandhan's father is concerned he will lose his land due to taxes. Asks Woods to pay them.","Wanted to build house on his lot but County has laid foundation of temporary courthouse in front of his lot at Woodsfield. Includes, Archibald Woods stating that he agreed to pay six dollars to commission to alter foundation of jail.","Sends plat of public lands in Indiana. Gives his route to Indiana.","Watch with small glass is disposed of. Has two hunting watches left. Suggests Woods come to see them. Includes memorandum of an agreement between George Paull and Archibald Woods for the purchase of land in Indiana.","Has looked at transcript of answers in lawsuit of S. R. Wilson vs. Woods et al. Thinks deeds are in office as part of W. Chapline, Jr.'s answer. Nothing more is necessary. Attendance at next term not necessary except for presence of patents.","Formal subpoena to attend at Chillicothe. Prisoner will not give his consent to his not going.","James Smith has been to Marietta to enter fraction marked A. Woods. He left deposit of sixteen dollars. Asks Woods to be his special bail in suit of James Reff?","General William Henry Harrison recommends white river country very highly. Paull is concerned about what bank notes will be accepted as payment for land. Some of his are counterfeit.","Gives circumstances of James Smith entering Woods' land.","Asks Woods to give his recollection of a settlement of an estate.","Asks for two subpoenas to be sent in lawsuit of Wilson v. Woods et al. \"We hung a negro here last Friday for rape on his mistress. The Methodists say he went strait to heaven.\" Shall have a new Judge on this circuit.","Concerns land in Indiana.","Asks if Woods' family will accompany his family to Augusta County, Virginia on a visit.","Fourth day of land sales. Has not bought an acre. Describes lands and prices. Jesse Hunt will not sell until he writes his brother.","Has bought 2 1/4 sections. Describes land and sales.","Asks Sockman to assist Doctor James Rolfe to count the public arms. Includes Sockman stating he has complied with the request.","Franklin Woods fell from horse and dislocated shoulder. Wilson's mother and other family have started for Staunton.","Concerns meeting with Woods to discuss location of Cumberland Road.","Can not come to Wheeling because hogs get in his corn everyday. Has business at Court. Asks Woods to tend to a note at the bank.","Describes assault and battery by James Smith over hogs getting into corn.","Virginia Thanks Woods for paying taxes on land. A. Hamilton does not think he owes Woods any money probably in setting Woods v. Lewis.","Has served in militia for 37 years.","To build a house. Gives specifications.","For Wallings to clear twenty acres of land within two years for which Woods will give him fifty acres in Monroe County, Ohio.","For Sweeney to clear eight acres of land.","Asks Woods to bring him teaspoons.","Concerns bank bills in Virginia General Assembly.","Informs Woods of the death of his brother, James Woods.","Discussed embassy with Secretary of State ?. The committee have reported a bill favorable to the Caldwell resolutions and made Columbus Ohio? a point. Compensation bill is repealed. Banks will commence specie payment.","For Woods to lease eleven acres to Bowers.","Concerning Jackson's Treaty with the Creek Indians and the opening up of land in Georgia and Alabama as a result. Describes land. Gives news of death of his father James Woods.","Election of James Moore. Sale of public lands.","Samuel Sweeny ? has left place. James Smith has Mallory indicted for keeping a disorderly house.","Dispute between John Connell, and John Dix over their co-partnership in Brooke Furnace will be arbitrated. Woods is to serve on panel.","Gives status of Wheeling bank notes.","Have plank and are ready to start on a house for Woods.","Death of James Woods. Account of murder of one negro slave by another. Discusses prices. Asks Woods help in settling debts in Ohio. Neighborhood news.","Asks Barber to send land certificate.","Wants to meet Woods at St. Clairsville and pay him principle. Then Woods can see William Downey for interest.","For McKinney to build a bridge on the Cumberland Road.","In conference with ? Thompson, they have decided to delay purchase of goods till season for laying in fall cargo. Regret Franklin Woods cannot be put on a certainty as to company's employ.","Concerning their letter to him about the business of their company and their not hiring his son, Franklin.","Opened Woods' letter to William Croghan, Jr. Gives Woods opinions on land in Indiana. Thanks Woods for previous friendly acts.","For Cleaburn Simms to serve as deputy sheriff to finish up his business as the former sheriff.","Asks compensation for a great cost given to Woods by George Paull.","Sends four hundred dollars to pay Robert Woods.","For Dugan and Linton to build a bridge as part of the Cumberland Road. Includes agreement, (witnessed by Thomas McGeer) of Matthew Stewart of Pittsburgh to fulfill above contract, 1817 September 19. Includes agreement, (witnessed by Ben Galloway) of Thomas McGeer and Henry Jordan to fulfill above contract.","Concerns land purchase?","Boards for Woods' house in Woodsfield are ready.","Dispute over stone the Irishmen quarried.","Unable to do Woods' work.","Would like to keep a hand he has hired to drive his oxen a few more days.","Concerns digging a well.","Will build wall. Asks for advance of fifty dollars.","Speaks of a third party J. Mallory who has done all in his power against him and against whom he has a judgment.","Does not think James Smith has proof of slander.","Of his handling of an execution.","Needs planks. Hopes to settle dispute between himself and James Smith.","Sonny Smith has been ill so long. Man from Kentucky needs his horse.","A. Werninger has Negro boy for sale. He ran away and is confined to jail. \"The family are well and doing well considering the great loss we have sustained.\" Asks it he will be safe in receiving the notes of the Ohio Company for taxes.","Writes by Mr. Woods. Enjoys good health and expects to settle there.","Problems with building a bridge for Cumberland Road.","Concerns problems with his hauling stone for the Cumberland Road.","Woods is upset over Thompson's suggestion that someone else should take charge of bridge building in the area for the Cumberland Road.","Directions for building a house.","Concerns elections.","Concerns building bridge at Lee's Run for the Cumberland Road and paying the laborers.","Will accept Woods' offer to buy his land.","Asks Woods to draft a form of an assignment of the contract for Paull to endorse.","Legislature has done nothing of importance. Legislature is discussing defects in the Constitution. Mentions various bank bills. \"The Legislature seems very much in the Spirit of making banks and new counties.\" Col. Poage mentioned in his letter that Woods' mother has been stricken with the palsy.","Scope and Contents Mallory is upset that Woods has rented the store at the mouth of the Capteena with one acre of ground to Henry Swippe. Does not want Swippe to have the ground. Thinks James] Smith and Swippe are trying to run him off.","For Woods to lease a grist mill and house to Waddell.","Discontent of people renting land from Woods.","Scope and Contents Mallory is going to give up possession of Woods place. Blames troubles on James Smith and Henry Swippy. Asks Woods not to rent the place to them.","Scope and Contents Needs Woods to appear at suit of Fract? against him. Blames James?] Smith for the lawsuit being brought. Discusses his dispute with Smith involving a letter.","Sends vacine crust.","Scope and Contents Will move to the place Mr. Parks lives on and intends to comply with bargain Vance and Woods agreed on.","Traces chain of title for a lot and house in Wheeling.","Tells Woods how to proceed in collecting pay for his son from Paymaster General.","Promises to make a final settlement of their business.","Has written previously accepting Woods' offer for his land. \"The family of my father has been greatly distressed occasioned by the death of my uncle Genl. G. R. Clark.\" Growth of Louisville is astonishing.","For a house, shop, garden and field.","Is leaving plantation and wants to settle up with Woods.","Merchants in Maysville are dissatisfied with those in Pittsburgh, Would like for men to set up commission business in Wheeling.","Ohio members have called upon William Henry Crawford on subject of his orders to receivers of public monies. Has received money for Woods' son, Franklin. Bill has passed Senate to allow purchasers one more year to pay for lands.","Concerns business dealings with ? Nichols.","Doubts sale of a lot in Wheeling due to foreclosure is legal. As Martin's executor, he must try to recover the property.","Dispute over number of rails counted toward rent.","Concerns the arbitration of a dispute over whiskey.","Men in Wheeling are planning a commission merchant house to supply merchants in Kentucky so they no longer have to deal with Pittsburgh.","Took warrant of attorney to enter judgment against Charles Wells.","No Kentucky paper in the Bank. Negotiation with Bank at Cincinnati has taken all our paper south of Chillicothe.","Received Woods' letter and a letter and power of attorney from Robert Poage?. Will investigate possibility of brother defrauding a brother and the helpless children of the brother.","Encloses assignment of Stepp certificate. Certificates assigned by Paull to Woods must have County seal. Flood has killed Jno. Hardesty family and ruined crops.","Unable to pay Woods.","Scope and Contents In notion of going to Kentucky but now thinks of Woods' area. Seeks information. Includes, in a different hand of a genealogical chart of the Breckinridge family.","Has received Cox' letter containing charges exhibited against Williams and Josias Thompsonas agents of the National Road. Assumes they are the charges stated by James Marshall. Will state what he knows about. Charges concern sinking of ground on hill above and adjoining Wheeling, distance of road at Shepherd's Mill, too many bridges on little Wheeling Creek, contracts to bidders who could not carry them out and for purchasing land and changing road to pass land he purchased.","Woods has made statement towards exculpating Thompson and Williams from charges concerning their handling of building of National Road. \"I think Col. Williams conduct in relation to this business cannot well be impeached as he has acted uprightly and in most instances as the charges relate to you they are groundless also. Although such are the facts, yet good grounds for charges against your official conduct do exist.\" Criticizes Thompson for changing road, and allowing contractor to use logs and brush, for want of firmness and decision, and did not look at a place where he could have saved a spring. Thompson had mentioned in Wheeling that some mystery existed respecting the drafts drawn by Shepherd and Paull causing a suspicion that Woods was concerned in that transaction.","Rebuttal against Woods' letter. If Woods knew Steenrod was using logs and brush, he should have reported it. Thinks Woods is angry because Thompson removed him from managing a sector of the road. Thinks Woods is trying to have him removed as superintendent. \"You may shew your teeth but cannot bite.\"","States Thompson did not remove him. He discontinued himself. Knows Thompson saw logs and brush placed in road bed. \"This would not be a dispute between Charleston and Wheeling. It will be simply whether the government will permit their superintendent to be a contractor also at the same time.\" Has three articles proving it and will disclose it.","Description of him and his clothing.","Will come tomorrow bringing money for land. Authorizes Woods to make arrangement with Feay.","Woods must move his fence which is interfering with National Road. In absence of superintendent have consulted Steenrod. \"Owing to the ill health of Steenrod's family we think by the track you pursue you are treating him with that injustice that a neighbour ought to shudder at.\"","Woods' land will not be sold for taxes.","Asks land values for purchase by others and himself.","Concerns a disputed account for hauling.","Concerns a debt owed by Spencer.","Trying to negotiate a settlement with Spencer concerning money.","Concerns terms of land deals. Gives opinion of how difficult Jeremiah Hunt will be to deal with. Lists prices of wheat, rye, corn, whiskey and flour.","Wants pay for himself and the 10th Brigade of Virginia militia.","Three New England families have arrived. John Coll was elected Colonel of militia. Wants Woods help in establishing a land office at Woodsfield. \"The mail from Marietta arrived for the first time at Woodsfield on Wednesday past.\"","Subject of where to locate National Road through Ohio is before committee. Anonymous writers are addressing Secretary of Treasury on the subject of road, imputing misconduct to Elie Williams, Josias Thompson and others.","Thanks Woods for paying an installment for him.","Discusses Ohio legislature and describes inauguration of Governor ?. Debating right of privilege on memorial of Joseph Kerr who was arrested while serving in General Assembly. \"Mr. Hoge and family are well. He has not been invited to give us prayers nor do I expect that he will.\"","Appoints Woods, William Chapline and Peter Yarnal, directors of the Northwestern Bank. Includes minutes of Governor of council making the appointments.","Announces Archibald Woods', William Chapline and Peter Yarnal's appointment to Board of Northwestern Bank. Details opposition to their appointments.","Has received Woods letter and with directions therein and papers from Jonathan Jacksonand will shape declarations in ejectment. Denies he is friend of U. S. Bank.","John Stipp has left down payment on land. State Senate passes resolution for convention. John Rowan and Jacob Burnett are there wishing to get a canal connecting Lake Erie to Ohio. Gives the legislative news. \"Mrs. Hoge has got a son and is well and the rest of the family.\"","Treaty with Indians in Ohio is signed and land will be surveyed and offered for sale. Treaty with Indians for purchase of land in Indiana is undecided. Secretary of Treasury is making exertions to have road completed from Uniontown to Washington.","Is sending copy of will of sister A. Poage and includes a copy of an affidavit for Woods to execute.","Sends estimate to erect a building for Woods.","Tells volume of mail he is handling as postmaster of Woodsfield. Sends Bishop's estimate.","Has checked into payment of revenue? for Ohio County. Last three years have been paid. Have not received any papers from directors of Northwestern Bank. Bill to raise legislators salary passed House of Delegates. Has bill before House to benefit Zacharia] Biggs. Bill to make paper of valley Bank receivable in treasury is applied for. Intend to have paper of Northwestern Bank included. Program slowly on revision of laws.","Wants to rent property from Woods.","Deerskins are not finished. Mr. Henry Jackson wants to rent a house from Woods. \"Squad of Yankeys have arrived at Woodsfield.\"","Lists terms he will sell his land on.","Encloses Jeremiah Hunts' terms. Send prices of wheat, rye, corn and flour. Sent flour to New Orleans.","Is working for establishment of a land office at Woodsfield.","Discusses a bank bill and other legislation pending before the Ohio legislature.","Sends itemized estimate for erecting a building.","Excuse for not having sent Woods money.","Wants to borrow 1000 to 1500 dollars from bank in Wheeling.","Ezekiel Davis wishes to buy two lots in Woodsfield.","Received final certificates.","Concerning land disputed between William Croghan and the heirs of Moses Chapline.","Asking Woods if he can occupy a situation for an office on Woods' lot.","Asking about militia pay in War of 1812.","Concerns a lease from Woods to Henry Jackson which was signed over to John Coll. Coll has gone over mountains. Owes money. Many think he will not return. Two merchants, a wheelwright and one hatter have come to Woodsfield.","Scope and Contents Reports on suit against James ? Dunlop.","Authorizes Woods to borrow 1500 dollars from Northwestern Bank of Virginia at Wheeling. He will use land as collateral.","Will drive Woods' carriage to the springs. Needs some notice.","Concerns Woods' case against Dunlop.","Sets up a meeting.","Is enclosing J. C. Wright's bond for Woods' shares of stock in the Steubenville Bank. Paull sold Wright his shares of stock on the same terms. Cannot procure anyone to drive carriage.","Sends medicine to Mrs. Woods' daughter whom doctor has diagnosed as having consumption.","Has received letter from directors. Is unable to pay money. Wants to know if one hundred barrels of Great Kanamha salt could be sold.","Thinks David Parson will pay money owed to Woods but money is scarce.","Offers his land again for sale. If Woods doesn't wish to buy, ask Capt. George Taylor. Has purchased a sugar plantation in Louisiana.","Has talked to Capt. George Taylor about Croghan's land. Lists his reasons for not purchasing it.","Asks Woods what paper he'll accept to discharge notes.","Wants Woods to come out to settle money owed to him. Asks him to bring compass and chain.","Has built a frame store on his lot. Wants boards for window sashes. Money is scarce.","Wants rent reduced and gives reasons.","Accepts Woods' offer for his land and will make a special warranty deed.","Asks for money for wool carding.","Scope and Contents Gives news of Wilson family. Asks permission to go to Augusta County, Virginia","Is letting Steenrod know what he plans to report to the Superintendent of the National Road concerning the section made by Steenrod.","Offers house and lot to repay notes.","Suit of Nicholas Administrators v. Caldwell, Woods et al. was decided for the defendants.","Col George Paull's slave has been bound to Mr. Lyon of Uniontown, Pa. Reports on Nichol's administrators v. Caldwell, Woods, et al. Decree has been made in Woods v. D. Lewis.","Trying to arrange a land deal.","Wants to move to Wheeling. Offers Woods his farm near Morgantown.","Makes an offer for Berkshire's property.","Accepts Woods offer for his land. His father is dangerously ill.","Alpheus Hillson started for Richmond. She intends going to school to Mrs. Gilison. Wants Mary Woods to come back and go with her.","Trying to collect debt owed to Woods.","Has attended to Woods' request for a distributing post office at Wheeling and McLure will be retained as postmaster.","Announces Board of Trustees meeting of \"Seminary for the Education of Young Ladies.\" Includes announcement, 1819, of appointment of Archibald Woods and others to serve on Board of Trustees of a \"Seminary for the Education of Young Ladies\" to be established by Mr. and Mrs. H. Eckstern.","Is enclosing the dates of the grants. Will pay taxes shortly. Thomas M. Randolph is elected governor. Three directors have been appointed for the North Western Bank.","To contract for building a mill race.","Does not think it expedient at this time to make Wheeling a distributing office.","Pay Franklin Woods ten dollars for a set of chairs.","Asks about land warrants.","Is sending a power of attorney.","Asks Caldwell to make public charges against Thomas Woods and himself.","Discusses his business. Has reduced debt in Philadelphia from $85,000 to $20,000. Expects Gen. Jackson will be ordered to take the Floridas. Discusses land in Alabama. Gives news of Woods family.","Has seen postmaster general regarding setting up a post office in Belmont County, Ohio.","Is enclosing transfer of land you sold to John Sipp. Transfer needs witnesses. Sipp cannot pay money owed to Woods. Money is scarce. Includes George Paull to Archibald Woods.","That Moses M. Chapline shall apply for a judgment against Woods because his deputy, Archibald Hamilton failed to return a \"Capias Ad Sales Faciendum.\"","Encloses a grant of land. Treasurer of Virginia John Preston has promised to refund money and resign. German Baker of Cumberland has been appointed. First teller of Richmond branch of U.S. Bank has left with money. Mentions other legislative business.","Wilson is deciding where to practice law. Applied for office of Councilor from Virginia. \"I was too well acquainted with the Tuckahoes to expect that any backwoodsman would be elected to that office...\" Asks his uncle's advice.","Has eight thousand brick ready for Woods.","Woods' son Thomas is commencing a suit against Joseph Caldwell for slander and wants to engage Doddridge.","Wants to see agreement between Woods et al and Stephen R. Wilson administrator \u0026 Joseph Spencer. Asks Woods to send copy.","Trying to settle a note. Will W. Man? wants to have a job to clean land and a place to live.","Does not wish to sell his land.","Unable to find anyone to rent Woods' place.","Offers to sell his land to Woods.","His friends have announced him for the Senate. Gives family news.","Disturbed over the lawsuit between Thomas Woods and J. Caldwell. Gives legal advice concerning a dispute between Woods and the Chapline family over William Croghan's land. Knows Woods will consult with Philip Doodridge. Pindall wishes to decline in favoring Thomas Wilson at next Congressional election.","Declines buying disputed land from Croghan because Chapline's have sold to a ? McCaine. Includes Woods copy.","Asks Woods to forward his memorial to the Postmaster General via Benjamin Ruggles to counter one being sent around for ? Yarnall.","Has presented memorial of Richard McClure to Postmaster General. Bill has passed Congress giving further time to purchasers of public lands to make the last payment. Thinks bill passed by Senate changing the land system will pass House of Representatives. Does not think bill to extend road through Ohio will pass.","Dispute over who is to rent Woods' land.","Has conferred with Pindall. McClure will be kept as postmaster unless a distributing office is set up at Wheeling. Did not address Postmaster-General.","Willson does not think his chances of election to Congress are very good.","Wants to exchange land 3 1/4 miles above Middlebourne with Woods.","To dine with Josias Thompson and his wife, Tridelphia.","Scope and Contents For Kirney to lease a house and garden in Wheeling, West Virginia","Wants to know if Woods will buy iron or castings? from him.","That his Uncle Archibald Woods has nothing to do with the breaking off of a marriage proposal between him and E. Cross.","Reports his version of a conversation between himself and James Spriggs concerning the marriage not taking place between E. Cross and Andrew Woods, Jr. Includes Autograph Note Signed, of Joseph Wilson, n.p. to Archibald Woods, n.p. Statement of Joseph Wilson as a witness to a conversation between Steenrod and Spriggs.","Denies allegations made by Armstrong about Woods' role in preventing marriage between Andrew Woods and E. Cross.","Surprised that Mr. Sprigg should bring him in as author of a report concerning Woods' connection with the breakup of a proposed marriage between Andrew Woods, Jr. and E. Cross.","Woods would like to serve as one of the commissioners to locate the National Road from Wheeling to the Mississippi.","Wants to obtain a statement from ? Washington about Woods' appointment as a commissioner of the National Road.","Has written to President to try to get Woods' appointed a commissioner for the National Road.","Report on the progress of a house Coll is building for Woods.","Scope and Contents Defends himself against accusations by Woods that Coll has wasted boards.","Unable to send deed.","Sends account for education of Miss E. Woods and Miss Wilson.","Unable to pay note due to Woods. Offers alternatives.","Sends deed by ? Drury whom he introduces to Woods. Asks that the $800 for the land be given to Drury.","Asks Woods to pay his bill for the National Intelligencer.","Unable to pay money he owes Woods. Has let ? Bishop go into a house owned by Woods.","James Pindall has resigned his seat in Congress. Wilson discusses those vying to succeed him.","Tries to arrange for two slaves to be sold together.","Analyzes political race to succeed James Pindall in Congress.","Scope and Contents Outlines legal issues over title to Croghan's land. Woods is unable to pay cash. Offers slave and flour. People in Ohio are protecting runaway slaves. The slave he offers in exchange for land he fears will run away to Ohio.","? Zane needs to exert himself more to be elected to Congress.","Unable to raise money.","Wants to borrow money from Woods if Woods will hire out the money he has a judgment for.","Asks Beacher, a lawyer, to collect money for him.","Tells of families and rentals in Woodsfield.","Jackson got a majority of votes in Monongalia County to succeed James Pinball in Congress.","Discusses money owed to Woods by Anthony Weaver.","Will accept slave for land, but not flour.","Discusses election to succeed James Pindall in Congress.","For Woods to act as proxy in election of directors for Northwestern Bank of Virginia.","Concerns appointment of directors to Northwest Bank of Virginia.","Concerns the nomination of directors to Northwest bank of Virginia.","Want to continue using Woods' house as a school.","Wants Woods to offer his George Paull land to Daniel Steenrod.","Discusses running a property line.","Discusses survey of land.","Thomas Wilson thinks Woods probably should sue John? Wilson. No opinion of Spencer case yet. Wants to marry Woods' daughter, Mary, who is his first concern. Discusses Congressional prospects.","Explains his delay because of stage accident.","Asks questions about her husband's land.","William Chapline, Jr., ? Yarnal and Woods are appointed directors of Northwest Bank of Virginia. Does not think Zane will be elected to Congress.","Has received a counterfeit bill from Woods.","Lists directors of Northwest Bank of Virginia Three new counties passed House of Delegates. Does not think legislature will act on re-apportionment.","Sends patent from Land Office. Thinks law will pass granting relief to purchasers of public land. Three members of Congress have died.","Attempts to collect money owed to Northwest Bank of Virginia? Includes Joseph Woods, Nashville, Tenn., to uncle Archibald Woods. Has moved to farm and bill outside of Nashville.","Recollections on appointments of Directors of Northwest Bank. Election of two persons to Council.","Wants to buy land from Woods to settle a dispute.","Concerns a report of debits and credits between Moses Shepherd and U.S. in regard to building the National Road.","First story of Woods' home is finished. Wants to put a shop on Woods' lot.","Hopes to have cases tried for lands on Middle Island. Needs surveys made.","Thomas Wilson will run for Congress against the Harrison County Candidate, E. B. Jackson.","Pleased Woods has given him permission to gain Woods' daughter, Mary's affections. Does not want to elect E. B. Jackson unopposed. Analyzes his father's (Thomas Wilson) chances.","Letter of recommendation for Sommerville \u0026 Moore who wish to borrow money from North West Bank of Virginia.","Asks Woods to be a character witness at his father's trial.","Needs to have special bail entered. Asks it a freeholder in Virginia can be sued although a resident out of the state. Asks that bonds be sent over by Thomas Woods.","Politeness of Mr. Henry Clay. Secretary of Treasury will decide how Moses Shepherd' accounts with U.S. (concerning the National Road) should be settled. \"Mr. Clay has given some assistance.\"","Request for cornmeal.","Has been informed that Woods is going to Indiana. Asks him to look into a land dispute for him.","Sends an account to Woods and asks for money.","For Woods to lease to Cole a tavern, farm, and ferries at mouth of Captina Creek.","Needs Woods to tend to collecting money for him.","Woods gives his philosophy of buying land and gives terms for an exchange of land with Smith.","Scope and Contents Gives excuses for not paying money owed to Woods and his prospects for paying it.","Hanes makes offer to work off debt owed to Woods by making brick.","Smith makes his offer to exchange land.","Presents an offer to settle money owed to Woods by John Stipp.","Thomas Wilson has lost election to Congress. Wilson's law practice has doubled due to the death of ? McGee, Woods' daughter, Mary, has agreed to marry Wilson.","Needs Davis to close contract on land.","Offers to sell his house, lot and farm to Woods.","Scope and Contents ? Buchanan is waiting Woods' reply about selling land.","Has examined land records concerning heirs of Moses Chapline.","Charles White has written to Raccoon Mills to pay taxes on Woods' land. Asks Woods to pay amount due to John White.","If Good will hire his bellows out to Joseph Handlon, Woods will see they are taken care of. Includes, document of Joseph Handlon (witnessed by Andrew Donaldson) acknowledging receipt of the bellows.","Needs a reply from Woods.","Col. Berkshire will write Woods. Wilson describes the house Berkshire has for sale in Morgantown and other houses available in the town.","Has collected money owed to Woods by Asher Jones.","Gives Woods legal advice on a landlord collecting from a tenant.","Asks Woods for patents to land. Woods has had money for the land for 25 years.","Does not think house will suit the land or her business. Commission wants to tear it down. Mrs. Jackson has quit housekeeping.","Scope and Contents Concerns a dispute between Woods and Shepherd over Woods asking for security for a loan. Woods rehearses various incidents involving the building of the National Road. Includes draft of of Archibald Woods to Moses Shepherd, 1821 September 24, concerning a dispute between Woods and Shepherd.","Scope and Contents Suggestions about a possible suit against ? Booth. Wilson wedding with Woods' daughter, Mary, is set for December 6. N. Evans can not yet tell if he will sell house. ? Stealey may be interested in exchanging property with Woods. Stealey's landed property is bound so he cannot sell or exchange it. Eugenuis M. Wilson, Morgantown, West Virginia, to Anne (Poage) Woods, Wheeling, West Virginia. Knows she will miss her daughter, but hope she will not delay the wedding.","Agrees with Woods that honest, independent men should be appointed to Board of Directors of North West bank of Wheeling.","Deliver pork to Jasper Mallory.","Has paid taxes for Woods.","Wants to settle in Indiana and found a newspaper. Needs information from Woods on likely places to settle.","Wants to buy a house and lot from Woods.","Scope and Contents Asks Woods' help in settling accounts with Moses Shepherd concerning the building of the National Road.","Scope and Contents Thinks they need to obtain advice of Philip Doddridge.","Archibald Woods, William Chapline and Peter Yarnall have been continued as directors in Northwest Bank of Virginia Board of Public Works are determined to coerce payment of state dividend due from North West Bank.","Discusses trip and social events in Morgantown.","Scope and Contents Congress has asked for commissioners to file report in Moses Shepherd business (Shepherd's accounts with the U.S. in the building of the National Road.)","Is enjoying life in the country. Gives disadvantages of Wheeling over Pittsburgh for trade. Involved in building the steamboat, \"Nashville of Tennessee.\" Still owes debts in Kentucky of $2l,4000. Gives news of Woods family in Missouri, Kentucky and Virginia.","Wants to rent for only one year.","Scope and Contents Outlines a dispute with Isaac Jones.","Has received Woods' letter and expects to agree to the propositions.","Discusses terms of a land deal.","Scope and Contents Asks Woods to give bearer, J. P. Seaman, two barrels of flour. Will be credited to Woods' subscription to the Presbyterian meetinghouse.","Gives terms on which he will rent land from Woods.","Statement requested by John Nichols of what Samuels \u0026 Burckhaud had said respecting yours \u0026 his business.","Wells gives his statement concerning business between John Nichols and Woods.","Does not think John Wilson will bring suit. Needs copies of agreement regarding the compromise of a lawsuit.","Declines complying with Spencer's request.","Scope and Contents Rehearses his dispute with Isaac Jones.","Would like to live on Woods' land another year.","Housing alternatives in Morgantown.","Scope and Contents Has moved into house formerly occupied by Widow Jackson. Has gone in partnership with ? Gray in the tavern.","Scope and Contents Asks Woods to get paints?","Corn is put up. Other farm business is tended to. Asks if Franklin Woods is going down the river.","How and when money for public land is due.","Notifies Woods his house must be moved.","Surprised Woods will not advance liquor for the tavern Coll and Gray want to establish in a building by Woods.","Bill for two land suits he is handling for Woods have not been paid.","Asks if a suit should be brought.","Asking for liquor for his tavern.","Scope and Contents His conveyance of land to Woods omits lifting an obligation to ? Cole. Cannot meet a proposal of Woods concerning flour and whiskey.","Misunderstood agreement with Woods.","Scope and Contents Recollection of a settlement of lawsuits against ? Nichols.","Asks Woods to survey some land.","Scope and Contents Register of the land Office, Marietta, Ohio. Asks Woods to send patent for land. Asks about a forthcoming sale.","Scope and Contents Request to let William Clark have two barrels of flour out of Woods' subscription to the meeting house.","Scope and Contents Encloses receipt for James Pindall's fees. Wilson's suit against Booth will be lengthy. Still finishing his house. Philip Doddridge is candidate for Congress. Extreme politeness shown Wilson family by Edward Brake ? Jackson.","Scope and Contents As executor of Jeremiah? Hunt, he cannot exchange his brother's land, but can sell it.","Does not wish to buy Woods' house.","Wants use of a lot.","Scope and Contents Thinks ? Meadows will buy land, if not, ? Buchanan will. Gives report on crops and prices. Describes hailstorm with stones measuring fourteen inches in circumference.","Will set out for Indiana. James Paull has a bond on agents of the Penetentiary at Frankfort.","Offers to divide and sell brother's estate's land.","Estimates cost of thirteen hundred dollars to build a house for Woods.","Eugenius has had fever. House is not finished yet.","On his way to New Orleans. Gives prices.","Has given information to ? Chesbrough. Recommends Chesbrough as a tenant.","Sold Woods' land to James Buckhanon. Gives news of his family.","Wants to know if Woods would exchange land in Ohio, for land in Indiana for Bowland's brother, Matthew.","Concerns property lines and rye.","Appreciates Woods' offer regarding his house in Wheeling, but his wife is unwilling to reenter tavernkeeping.","Scope and Contents Saying that he shipped himself on board the brig \"Harriot\" for Baltimore with paid passage \u0026 thirteen hundred \u0026 thirty dollars.","Illness of everyone, Wants more land.","Cannot keep tavern because wife is ill. Recommends John Isett.","Would like to visit the next day.","Brother Robert Poage got ankle dislocated. Has not heard anything respecting Mr. Jening's recent receipt?","Concerns a legal dispute. Will come in about October 5 or 6. concerns other collections.","Will write a lawyer he knows in Kentucky to get information for Woods.","Scope and Contents Describes death of Franklin Woods on board brig \"Harriott\". Woods' money, watch, and trunk are in possession of Capt. Diamond in Baltimore.","Concerns taking of depositions of Philip Doddridge, Thomas Wilson and ? Hammond. \"I am of your opinion that the cause ought to be tried while Judge Tucker is on the Bench. I like his bold strait-forward way of getting at justice.\" Thomas Wilson's health is not good. His wife and child went out in carriage.","Encloses a short address and petition relative to removal of the Seat of Government.","Supervision of cleaning out of street. Expresses sympathy in loss of Woods' son.","Asks Woods for a description of his house in Wheeling.","Judgment has been obtained in case of Paul's assignee v. Boothe. Mary is in as good health as could be expected from her \"delicate situation.\" Does not think he will move to Wheeling.","Gives legal advice from ? Hammond concerning the building of a house.","Has discussed deal with ? Minor. Coll will take the bargain under certain arrangements.","Asks Woods to deliver to Woods, Paull \u0026 Co. the bonds of Joseph Vanmeter as security.","Recounts death of Franklin Woods. Gives statement of Barr Wilson in lawsuit of Wilson against Daniel Booth.","Goes over his side of an argument with Shepherd apparently concerning Shepherd's business with the North West Bank.","Will take Woods' property if Woods will put house in order.","Has tended to paying Croghan's land taxes. Gives his terms for exchange of land.","Recommends ? Gray.","Scope and Contents James Pleasants elected governor. William Brown of Williamsburg was elected chancellor of Fredericksburg or Williamsburg District. Mentions possibility of removal of seat of justice in Ohio County, Virginia","Bill appointing commissioners to locate seat of justice in Ohio County was rejected by committee]. Bill passed House of Delegates ratifying the convention entered into by Henry Clay and Benjamin Watkins Leigh. Discusses re-apportionment.","Scope and Contents Outlines debate over moving seat of justice in Ohio County, West Virginia \"Doddridge conducts himself well and is decidedly the ablest man in the House.\"","Has received letters \"giving the sad tidings of your sons deaths, both of them esteemed by us all....\" Lists his selections of public lands. Excuses why he has not been to White River. Has built four cabins. Gives crop prices.","Declines making a contract for a house belonging to Swearinger and gives reasons.","Scope and Contents \" I am very much so feeble as much as possible to be out of be \u0026 troubled with doleful low spirits. The Lord knows I have not had much in a married life but what has been pain to body and mind;\" Grieves for brother. Writes about her son, Alfred.","Asks that Silvia (a slave) be sent to her.","Gives his terms for exchange of land.","Encloses form of deed and an opinion. Has referred matter of slave, Sylvia or Silvia, to Mary, but is fearful that if Woods can not manage her, he will be unable to. Pleased to send Washington Wilson? to Philadelphia for glasses. Discusses benefits sight will provide.","Excuse for not getting brick for Woods.","Is writing for John Stipp to ask Woods to stay execution for money owed Woods.","Asks Woods to indulge him on debt for a while.","Asks for receipt and that Paull would try to get Woods to indulge him on debt for a while.","Request for corn and straw.","Asking them to hurry to complete a house they are building for him to minimize fire hazard.","Request for flour and bran.","Scope and Contents His wife, Mary, is in excellent health. Includes, Autograph Letter Signed, of Mary (Woods) Wilson, Morgantown, West Virginia to Ann (Poage) Woods Gives news of family.","Sends form of a deed. Has asked Alpheus Wilson to decide to go to Wheeling or stay in Morgantown. If he stays, Eugenius Wilson will go to Wheeling.","Thinks he can collect money from McLean \u0026 Guard.","Urges him to finish house.","Asks Woods to have his lot for a house surveyed.","Explains delay in settling debt of James Okey to Woods.","Announces birth of a daughter.","Lists quarters of public lands. Asks that deeds for certain lands be sent.","Lists two questions about the Cumberland Road and asks Doddridge to respond so people can decide whether or not to vote for him for Congress. Includes Doddridge responding to Woods' questions.","Asks information about land on Fishing Creek.","Needs to go to Washington, D.C. to save himself for an endorsement in the North West Bank.","Describes how she feel after her daughter is one month old. Has no one with her except a black woman named Dark? Would rather Silvia not come.","Discussing possibility of lawsuit between Noah Zane and Woods.","Unable to comply with summons.","Request for flour.","Is trying to sell his farm.","Flour from Woods' mill is too dark. Asks to buy some more.","Offers deal to Woods to lease land with option to buy.","Describes the activities of the household. Plans trip. Mentions slave, Dark.","Description of Indiana and Indianapolis, in particular.","Wants to buy a lot.","Family news.","Wants to move West, but needs Woods' advice on where to settle. Eugenius ill with bllious fever. Lists candidates for Congress, including Philip Doddridge.","Reports on Edgar C. Wilson's trip to Indiana. Alpheus has not yet decided about moving. A lawsuit in Clarksburg has been continued. Gives Chancellor's reasons and states that North West Bank needs to answer.","Request for money. Brother is dying.","A man has applied for a lease of Woods' land to make saltpetre.","Asks for a legal opinion concerning one of the North West Bank of Virginia directors Moses H. Shepherd owing money to the Bank.","Asks Woods about land in Tyler County.","Describes Indiana and his circumstances living in Indianapolis.","Cannot get his money from Moses Shepherd for building a bridge on the National Road.","Sends five dollars although he doesn't think he owes Burns.","Describes court system in Indiana. Complains about its Constitution and laws. Death of Mrs. Eli Stealey. Col. Paxton who owes money to Thomas Wilson lives there. Mentions Jacob Wetzel?","Does not want to go back to Captina. Has hogs ready to drive.","Concerns an injunction gotten by ? Booth.","Needs answers of Benjamin W. Wilson, George Paull and Archibald Woods to an injunction obtained by Booth. Bears notes by Archibald Woods.","Leaves a contract for land up to Woods.","Requests $13 on Archibald Woods' account.","Bill for the National Intelligencer.","Wants Woods to stop a survey being entered by Neil Gunn.","Interested in land owned by Woods on Middle Island.","Serving as deputy clerk. \"A good many Indians allways about Fort Harrison...they are quite peacable however I was under the necessity of giving a Potawatomy a flogging a few days ago for his impudence.\" Has a full set of surveying instruments. Has written Thomas Woods about his land. Is guardian of 12 year old boy.","Concerns taking of depositions in lawsuit involving ? Wilson.","Does not think anything should be done regarding threat against North West Bank of Virginia until director carries out threat.","Director who owes money to bank has hired able lawyers including Philip Dod]ridge.Should bank settle debt by accepting stock at par?","Unable to travel to Clarksburg as witness in U. States v. Salathial Curtis. Asks to be excused.","Injunction of Booth v. Paull was dissolved as to all except $350. Case of Caruthers against North West Bank of Virginia was decided in favor of bank. Case of Poage against Thomas Wilson decided for Wilson. People in Clarksburg want to effect a reorganization of judicial districts.","Wants to buy clay from Woods' swamp.","Dispute over security for rent.","Describes situation of lawyers in Indianapolis.","Has a man, William Drenninger,who wishes to lease Woods' property.","Asks him to send patents and to speak to governor about money owed to North West Bank of Virginia by Moses H. Shepherd. Asks him to see if land in Tyler County was sold for taxes.","Lists taxes owed on land in Tyler County.","Unable to see him. Ash can rely on Woods' doing what he said he would.","Jacob Ash cannot pay for land on Middle Island. Carothers would like to buy on same terms.","Will accept slave in trade for Hog Run land.","Scope and Contents Read letter to Barr who is interested in land if he can sell his. Finch is not interested in proposal made to him by Woods as it stands.","Wants to buy land from Woods.","Governor will not express an opinion on money Moses Shepherd owes to North West Bank. Directors will be appointed next week. Willson does not wish to run again for General Assembly.","Has begun suit against Booth. Elated at prospect of armory being fixed at Jackson's Forge on Cheat Mt. six miles from town. \"If we get the Armory-then the canal will come near that-and what a space does that open for building castles in the air!\"","Is enclosing copies of patents. Elkins' patent cannot be found. Old directors of North West Bank re-appointed. Discusses several bills concerning the Bank and taxation. Friends of William Crawford are in favor of Congressional caucus.","Prefers Leffler for Senate over Morgan. Thinks Morgan's name and residence will give him a large majority in this County over Leffler, Edgington or McCloy. Asks Woods to send circumstances of lawsuit involving land purchased from William Croghan. If he runs for General Assembly would have to give up office he holds, would lose business while in Richmond and could not save money \"if a man mingles with the first ranks of Society \u0026 lives with the most influential members which I should certainly do in order to give myself standing which would enable me to be useful to my constituents.\" Attempting to contract for books in Baltimore. \"Stephen does tolerably well after having rec'd several whippings.\" Does not think Armory will be located yet.","Continues in readiness and waits for Woods to come.","General assembly business. Richmond Junto is for Crawford, Clay next.","North American Insurance Companywill insure Woods' house. Presents terms.","Bill to amend charter of Northwestern Bank was rejected in Committee. Majority for Crawford. Clay stands next to Crawford. Morgan is candidate for the Senate. Expect to elect Charles F. Mercer a brigadier general. Bill for additional appropriation to the University of Virginia has many enemies.","Has toured various countries. Describes Weston. Thinks Philip Doddridge will have a better chance for election this election.","Applies to Graham for redress because Joseph Woods would not sell land.","Describes her household.","Needs information on whether to bid against Clarke for land.","Cannot find patents to land on Hog Run.","Wants to buy land.","Has not find papers for Hog Island land. Has no objection to suit being instituted in his name.","\"The presidential quesion is slumbering \u0026 the cause of the Greeks is occupying its place.\" Against the state borrowing money to improve James and Potomac Rivers.","Is enclosing a legal opinion. Gives advice on suit in Croghan's name. Also legal questions regarding suit against Booth. Joseph T. Daugherty will run for General Assembly.","Has settled Woods' delinquent land tax.","Alterations made in judiciary system. Presidential politics in Indiana.","Sale of house, lot and tannery of James Okey, deceased.","Has leased Woods' land and would like to buy it. Makes offer.","Terms for leasing land from Woods.","Misunderstanding over Conner working for Woods the previous fall.","Includes draft of Archibald Woods to ? Rapp.","Cites laws pertaining to military land warrants. \"My greatest anxiety at this time is to get a library.\"","Purchased 27 acres on hill north of town.","William Deringer has agreed to lease part of Woods' quarter. Questions about location of water.","Hunt is ready to sell land and can make a good title.","Arrangements to obtain slave Woods is trading for land.","Detained by lowness of river.","Norval Wilson?. Has a fine girl. Ready to change her name. Is giving ? short \"soft looks.\" Gives other family news.","All fractions and part of fractions of land will be offered at remaining sales in half quarters.","For 16,4000 acres in Tyler County. Bears affidavits by A. S. Brickhead. Copy made by D. Hickman.","Is not interested in selling land and buying any of Hunt. Concerned about healthiness of the land. Describes number of game killed. Describes his property. Expects Wetsel? to go with him to look for a lead mine the Indians have told him of.","May expect him within two weeks.","Informs Rapp of a mistake in quantity of land.","Could not send money by John Owens because he does not get along. \"...Mrs. Bowland has not spoke to her father, nor uncle since the time of her marriage.\" Will send money by Edgar Campbell Wilson.\"I am about to open a house of entertainment in this place.\"","Unwilling to compel slave to leave Woods that was to be exchanged for land. Send $400 instead.","\"...I send Hazel and have no doubt he will please you. As he has not seen you, I have had to promise that if he is not pleased with his situation I will replace him...\"","Cannot meet with Woods about land deal.","Has purchased land at Woods' request.","Wants to buy a fractional part of a quarter of public land.","Asks Skinner to convey a letter and money to Joseph Hood for public land.","Speculates on a trip. Slave, Darky, is ill. Children, Ann and Steve, always get into mischief. Washington started yesterday to Canonsburgh to college. Neighbor, Mrs. Dougherty is dying of consumption.","Asks payment of fees for legal services rendered in Paull v. Daniel Booth.","Defends himself from Woods' remarks concerning the painting of a fence by his son and other remarks.","Tried to carry out Woods instructions in regard to the purchase of a fraction of public land but was unable to because of rules cited by Joseph Woods, Register of Land Office and by the Receiver.","Crops, hunting.","Offers slave for sale.","Concerns vines.","Wants to buy land from Hunt.","Will forward deed to Woods when he picks it up in Louisville. Would like to see slave \u0026 reconcile him to accompany him to Kentucky, \"for I assure you, I can not resort to force to induce it... I could not think of having him delivered to me at this place, or of his remaining here any time, the best of servants would get spoiled in this place directly.\"","Chancellor's opinion is that redress should be sought on covenant of warranty which rests in the heirs, not the administrator.\"","Bank is not selling drafts until September.","Is suspending the issuing of a patent until after next Congress.","Woods' land at Woodsfield do not live up to his expectations. Would like list of Indiana lands.","Description of journey from Wheeling to Morgantown. Daniel Booth and John Wilson have been committed to jail by marshals.","Cannot find record that Woods paid taxes. Needs to pay to keep land for being sold. Includes Benjamin W. Wilson, to Archibald Woods, asking Woods for money and informing him he could not get oxen.","Desires to buy land.","Apologizes for sending deed after Woods declined to purchase the land. Still would like to sell it.","To sell 300 acres of land to Andrew Ragu, Drury Baker and George Baker.","Daniel Booth and Juno Wilson were bonded out of jail and broke the bond. General Booth was security and now is bound for whole debt. Family news. Edgar has given up intention of returning to Indiana.","Will bring cattle the following week.","Needs depositions from Woods for Chapline's lawsuit in which Woods will be cross examined.","Illness in neighborhood. Is thinking of leaving. Asks about land owned by Woods.","Will transfer land when requested.","Will be at Woodsfield, 1824 October 11. Offers tanyard.","Makes offer for lots.","Makes offer for lots.","Family news.","Asks Woods to endorse for $500.","Asks for specifics of land offer.","Wishes to buy lot in Woodsfield. Includes, Note of memorandum by Woods of an offer to Miller, 1824 October 30.","Asks for more information for Chapline's lawsuit.","Unable to attend court in case of U.S. v. Salathiel Curtis.","Unable to pay for lot. Lists different alternatives.","Legal advice pertaining to Woods v. John and Stephen R. Wilson and the land claimed by William Croghan, Jr. and the Chaplines.","Concerns bill for Ohio Company presented to bank that should be paid if Thomas Wilson says it should be paid. Includes document of Thomas Wilson,stating that he did not handle the suit, but James McGee did. Tells what he knows.","Edgar has gone to Mason County, Virginia. Alpheus does not like living in Pennsylvania. Nancy (Wilson) Crawford died in June, leaving three month old child.","To build a log cabin. Gives specifications.","Has not been paid by Moses Chapline.","Wants more information about tending mill for Woods.","Needs answer to Archibald Woods' question. Includes Israel to Sehon undated, stating he has already responded to Woods. 1 page.","Immediately sent Woods' letter down to Jacob Israel.","Makes an offer for property.","Wants to lease land from Woods.","Thinks bill for Moses H. Shepherd and his account with the National Road] will pass both houses in Congress. Vote for President and Vice President will be held that day. Bill has passes House for continuation of Cumberland Road.","Scope and Contents Heard of opposition in Ohio County to Philip Doddridge. Doddridge is favorite of Monongalia. \"The people here appear to be weary and ashamed of such a feeble, inefficient cypher as our present representative.\" Interest in Union canal.","Mrs. McLeery's house and lots are for sale. She is interested in living there. \"you mentioned in your last letter you would like to sell Sye and his wife to some person here. I don't know any person here that is able to unless Alpheus would. When he moved to Pennsylvania he set his free and now he is coming to Virginia he will want them.\" Alpheus' wife has another daughter.","Since Cumberland Road continuation is settled, district will no longer be divided. Asks that Woods bring correspondence between E. W. Wells and ? Morgan to the election. \"I have a strong personal desire to be elected at this time. I feel that I have almost subdued a habit which has long held me depressed. A change of circumstances would assist me with a powerful moral force.\"","Pays debt to bank. Asks to borrow more money.","Wants to know it he will lease for another year.","Deposit in Bank of Indiana for money owed to Woods by John and Joseph Smith.","Thanks Woods for 10 volumes of state papers. \"Mary is in no conditon to travel....\" Received $200 for Booth money in PaullV. Booth.Would like History of the Council of Trentfrom Woods' library. Doddridge is campaigning well. Hopes for canal.","Dispute over hogs.","Concerns rye.","Legal opinion concerning judgment of Ohio Company against Edward and Jonathan Jackson.","Upset that Joseph Johnson will be elected. Has not heard who is appointed judge in place of ? Jackson.","Received Woods' agreement in case of Woods et al. v. Wilson. Woods can take Charles Hammond's deposition in Cincinnati. Questions to ask.","Concerns parts for a repair?","Will pay him as soon as he can. Cannot find purchaser. If bad health this season, he will leave.","Asking Shepherd to pay debt owed to Franklin Woods.","Authorizes Caldwell to execute deed of trust in debt owed to Franklin Woods by Moses Shepherd.","Sends oxen to be sold. Deletes land deal between ? Clarke and ? Martin.","Concerns taking of Hammond's deposition in Wilsonv. Woods.Thinks Woods or someone should \"attend for Doddridge may be absent-may be drunk....\" Does not trust Doddridge because he is employed by Spencer if Wilson wins lawsuit. Mentions canal. Family news.","Asks questions regarding notices on the taking of depositions in Wilson v. Woods. Includes Archibald Woods to Eugenius M. Wilson. Concern Wilson v. Wood.","Will keep the oxen.","Purchased a pair of bears? Will not again be a candidate unless that should entirely consist with the views of E. M. Wilson and Thomas Hayward.","Ready to do millwright work.","Needs to know time he is to give deposition in Wilson v. Woods. Needs note in North West Bank of Virginia continued.","Failed to get Hammond's deposition because no hour specified in the notice. Thomas Wilson has dropsy. His best \"negro man, George, whether from some physical disease or from grief...of his master's death...suddenly went mad...got into the river and was drowned.\"","Woods' lands near Salt Creek will be valuable because of salt.","Thanks Woods for catching his mare.","(Apparently has been elected to a church conference?) of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Family news, including wife's approaching confinement and father's (Thomas Wilson) health.","Family news including her approaching confinement, health of her father-in-law (Thomas Wilson). Husband, Eugenius, has been elected to convention at Staunton.","Asks Woods' help with note to be put in North Western Bank.","Mary had girl. Sick afterwards. Treatments described.","Unhappy over route through his land. Also not pleased with goods sent by Mallory.","Depositions have been taken in Wilson v. Woods.","For 1180 acres in Belmont County, Ohio. Bears affidavit of Samuel Fitch and recorded by William Paris, Jr.","Needs $300 to be given to Knox \u0026 McGee.","Unable to obtain Philip Doddridge's deposition. Left him drunk at Staunton. Legal advice to Woods. Family news.","Ill-health of Mary (Woods) Wilson. Baby is named Frances. Prospective trips.","Needs to depend upon having Woods' place to rent.","Archibald Woods to ? defending himself from charge he induced Knox \u0026 McKee to not honor recipients drafts.","Will not attend examination because son, William, has nothing memorized to deliver. Asks why. Includes Archibald Woods, to Jasper Mallory, concerning money owed by Mallory to Woods.","Emily would like to go to school in Baltimore.","Scope and Contents Wilson v. Woods was not tried. \"Negro woman and three children\" belonging to estate he was administering ran away. He may be liable. \"The negros are leaving this County by whole families and very few retaken. I look for Darky to go next and I shall not much regret it for although she is a good house servant yet I cannot (unless I lock her up every night) prevent her from getting into bad company, and she has now become almost a common strumpet--a being that I loathe to look upon.\" has not received money in Paull v. Booth.","Needs to know what arrangement is to be made for Moses H. Shepherd to pay debt.","Woods' son-in-law, C. D. Knox has left word regarding Tavern. Asks Woods to send terms.","Concerned over a director owing bank money.","Describes his tavern in Wheeling and its location.","Family news from Augusta County, Virginia. Eugenius Wilson is unpopular because perceived as spearheading prosecution against two members of General Assembly, Edward Watts and Francis Billingsley for bribery. Mentions effect of death of James Pindall.","Suit has been instituted in Superior Court of Law against ? Childers?","Concerns about lawsuit which charges a title to land Woods is involved in is vague. Asks for patents and information.","Redeems watch. Asks Woods to come survey land.","Asks if a position is available at Knox \u0026 McKee for Washington Wilson. Death of Thomas Wilson.","Washington Wilson declines position with Knox \u0026 McGee and has accepted one elsewhere. Death of Thomas Wilson and death of Sarah Woods.","Suggests Woods come to next Court when Court House will be discussed.","Pork is rejected by Navy inspectors. Settled business with Moses H. Shepherd who will dismiss lawsuits.","Political prospects for Congress. News of Morgantown. Summarizes letter from a runaway slave.","Progress of lawsuit in Wilson v. Woods.","Unable to pay money owed to Woods.","Chancellor Tucker has rendered decision. Wilson v. Woods must be decided by jury. Doddridges' arguments good. Received Booth money.","Outlines political strategy to convince Haymond not to run for Congress.","Roadmakers are ready to cut drain through Woods' field.","Predicts results in congressional race. Brother Norval Wilson married to ? Howland.","Unable to pay money.","Order for flour.","Builders of National Road have let water onto his garden.","Recommends ? Kennon to purchase land.","Has checked lawsuits of Kershner v. England, Morris, Woods \u0026 Caldwell.","Would like to be appointed superintendent of road.","Inquires about land his deceased father owned in Ohio County. If Woods never collected money for A. Hamilton, he won't from his estate which will be insolvent. McClandhan's mother died 1824 May.","William Brookover would like to rent land from Woods.","Darky, slave, has tried to run away twice. Is being returned to Woods family.","Concerned over money owed Northwestern Bank by a director. Recommends three names to be appointed as director.","Suggests Woods direct finishing of his warehouse.","Transmits money owed to Woods by ? Maxwell.","Compromise proposed in Wilson v. Woods. Cresap v. Chapline's heirs was decided in favor of Cresap. Has sold Darky to man in Harrison County for $300.","Thinks Doddridge will stand better chance of winning than Leffler for Congress.","Concerns appointment of Woods as a director of Northwestern Bank.","Concerns Wilson v. Woods, Woods v. Booth, and Woods' place as director of Northwestern Bank of Virginia.","Will defend three directors of Northwestern Bank of Virginia against being surplanted.","Concerns Emily Knox's dissatisfaction with her school in Baltimore.","Does not recommend compromise in Wilson v. Woods. Problem with directors of Northwestern Bank of Virginia T. P. Ray and Alpheus P. Wilson will attend canal convention before going to Richmond. Does not trust Thomas S. Haymond. Passes on name of George Kyger for tavern. Wilson will act as clerk in T. P. Ray's absence.","Maxwell expects to pay money owed to Woods.","Moses Shepherd wants to meet with Woods.","Defends Henry St. George Tucker from charge of being an agent of John R. Wilson (charges perhaps levied by Philip Doddridge).","Notifies Ruggles that there is already a post office named Captina Creek in Belmont County, Ohio so suggests another name.","Family news.","Travel in Missouri in winter.","Making arrangements to pay note. Candidate for next Congress. Hopes Woods will not move against Middle Island Company.","Need postal route on west side of Ohio River. Asks Woods' advice.","Satisfied with how situation regarding indebtedness of directors of Northwester Bank of Virginia has turned out. Yarnall, Sprigg and Shepherd together owe about $70,000. Sprigg and Shepherd re-elected. Quotes Woods' misgivings about Henry St. George Tucker. Should resist any change in venue in Woods v. Wilson.","Advice on a postal route west of Ohio River.","Route has been established to serve Captina Point (now Powhatan Point).","Has horse for sale.","No reply to previous letter. Will call on Woods to take deposition concerning claim of Moses Shepherd for building National Road.","Sends dried peaches. Does not want to rent Woods' place when lease expires.","Major Smith intends to become a tenant under Woods.","Post route has been established including Woodsfield.","Advice in Wilson v. Woods. Family news including the education of an orphan child.","Damage done to Woods' land by a tenant. Suggests a ? Davis to make 100,000 brick.","Will take along with James Smith the store and warehouse.","Will pay bills for daughter, Emily, and make arrangements for her trip home.","Does not consider land cleared properly by Miller.","Wants to buy wood from Woods.","Has sold tanyard--asks Woods or George Paull to make out deed to William Craig, the purchaser. Business is stirring at Woodsfield.","Concerns land claimed by James McHenry. Gives information concerning McHenry's family. Probably concerns Wilson v. Woods.","Asks Woods to call on him at his office.","Concerns money owed by ? Maxwell.","Woods v. Boothe. Has settled with Mrs. Pindall. Woods v. Wilson did not gain a change of venue and Henry St. George Tucker's opinion.","Asks about note for money owed by ? Smith.","Inability to pay money owed to Woods.","Will tend to collecting money for Woods.","Bad health of Robert Woods. Gives news of extended family. Wants flour sent to him on a regular basis.","Family news.","Sends eight dollars.","Agrees to buy land.","Has deposited $1520 in bank for Wilson's use. Bring deed to Philadelphia.","Shall attend a sale.","Needs to stay in Morgantown to attend to client's business. Will have subpoenas served. Thinks Doddridge should be examined as a witness.","Needs aged whiskey.","Wants to give up place. Recommends Obed Morris to have it.","Learned through Thomas S. Haymond that it is intention of Yarnal \u0026 Co. to make a violent effort to get the ascendancy in the direction of the Northwestern Bank. Has erred in recommending Zane as a director.","Unable to see John Rector.","Encloses $250 From ? Maxwell. Thinks Chancellor Tucker will refuse motion for a new trial. Jacobs and Doddridge \"argued rather feebly....I explained to the Judge all the circumstances of the trial on our journey up from Morgantown to this court.\"","Asks questions about the building of a turnpike since one has been authorized by legislature from Nashville to Columbia.","Dispute over Woods' not putting warehouse in repair and over the price of a horse.","Has gotten load and a halt of clay and has filled up holes in bank which he understands is Woods' objection to taking clay.","Disappointed at Chancellor Tucker's decision in Wilson v. Woods. Gives advice on next legal steps to take.","Scope and Contents Answers inquiries made by Woods in  Wilson v. Woods . Doddridge upset at remark he was unwell. Has put a piece in the paper under signature of \"concert\" supporting Adams meeting.","States condition of Northwest Bank of Virginia Recommends against appointment of Moses W. Chapline or ? Yarnall as directors.","Answering questions posed by Archibald Woods about methods and cost of building National Road. Also mentions Ohio Road and McAdams Plan of road construction. Questions in handwriting of Woods.","Asks delay in paying money.","Had anti-Jackson meeting. Ladies have formed literary society which meets in Wilson's office every Monday evening in which the Bible makes a part of their reading.","Wants to rent Woods' tavern in Wheeling.","Terms of land deal.","Must have whole record copied--not selected parts. Legal advice in Wilson v. Woods. Believes Chancellor Tucker was wrong in directing issue to be tried. Advises an appeal.","Anthony D. Clarke borrowed $5,000 from Woods secured by deed of trust for land. Asks it they have the funds.","Will give up his house in Frederick. Then will look out for a first rate hotel. Thanks Charles D. Knox for writing him about Woods' hotel in Wheeling.","Asks her father to visit. Discusses her children. Has clergyman boarding with them who will teach school.","Wants to buy land. Includes John H. Jenkins to Archibald Woods, recommending Strean?","Describes arrival of first steamboat, \"Reindeer\" at Morgantown. Court record of Wilson v. Woods will not be copied for a month because it is so large and clerk has other records to copy. Alpheus P. Wilson and T. P. Ray started to Richmond to attend Anti-Jackson Convention.","Would like to rent a house if Woods or any of his friends buys it.","Has received court record of 216 pages in Wilson v. Woods. Gives legal advice for the appeal. Morgan has declared for Senate.","Legal advice.","Send survey of 800 acre tract at Middle Island and he will make offer.","Ready to give out brickmaking contract, for courthouse in Woodsfield?","Asks Caldwell to stop cutting timber on land sold to Nathan Ilanes. Includes memorandum of letter to Governor by Woods concerning Northwestern Bank of Virginia.","Does not think the bill concerning his account with the U.S. for building the National Road will be acted upon this session.","Needs to borrow money from Northwestern Bank of Virginia.","Asks help in getting a note discounted.","Asks if he can pay debt with steers and horses.","Sends carpet yarn to be colored and woven. Does not want a little girl to help in house. Mr. Russ (Presbyterian minister) is boarding with them.","Asks help in obtaining loan from Northwestern Bank of Virginia.","Sends two pigs.","Has procured two six week old pigs for Woods.","Believes Henry St. George Tucker's decision in Wilson v. Woods will be reversed. Chapman Johnson is tending to appeal. High spirits in Morgantown due to prospects for railroad. He and Ray are directed to invest $3200 in bank stock as executors of N. Evans.","Asks Woods' help in getting payment from Moses Shepherd for helping to build bridge as part of the National Road. Daniel Steenrod owes him.","Scope and Contents Thanks him for new saddle. Hope he will go to the Springs.","Asks Woods to advance fee.","There is a case against Dillon for $1,000 ordered by Jacobs. Clark will appeal in ejectment case.","Answers complaints about the shoeing of Woods' horse.","Hesitant to give advice in Clark lawsuit, but does so. Has applied to be Commonwealths Attorney in Brooke, Tyler and Randolph counties.","Cannot pay him yet. Since Woods is concerned with Wheeling foundry, asks for a cast screw and plate for pressing cloth at his fulling mill.","Adams has sold land in Delaware. Will pay Woods when that is settled. Sehon will pay his part even if he has to borrow.","Would like to borrow two hundred dollars from Woods.","New York is in favor of Andrew Jackson. New York \"is destined to be a Great Nation within itself.\"","Concerns Daniel Clark.","Leaving for Bedford. Did not get appointment as Commonwealth's Attorney for Brooke County or Tyler County. Still a candidate for Randolph County.","Concerns possibility of a canal. Public is losing confidence in Railroad company.","Father-in-law needs land. Send terms.","Will attend to entering land for Woods.","Clark says Woods has libeled and will not agree to terms.","Legal advice concerning injunction against Clarke.","Passes on legal advice from Genin and his advice in lawsuit against Clark.","Horatio Bakewell needs clay.","Gives his advice in lawsuit against Clarke. Thinks Woods should have compromised. Sends money for Alfred's bill.","Legal advice regarding the administration of an estate.","Interested in renting house.","Washington Wilson is seeking a new position.","Clark did not give security in lawsuit.","Clark did not give security. May compromise. Have lost member of Congress.","Interested in being miller.","Advises against lawsuit in name of Northwestern Bank of Virginia against ? Adams. Justifies Sehon's bill for copying court record. Alpheus P. Willson has son, Evans.","Scope and Contents Megurder? unwilling to give bail to close deed.","Describes stay in Pittsburgh.","Will make deed and send it. Father's health is bad.","Will lease stove and storehouses at Powhatan Point.","News of Morgantown and their mutual friends.","Has entered land for Woods.","Dispute with Jasper? Mallory.","Woods has been appointed state proxy to represent state in the North Western Bank of Virginia. General Assembly is discussing Georgia and South Carolina anti-tariff resolutions.","Has decided to marry Mrs. McFerran, sister of Stephen Clowell. Gives reasons.","Unable to pay Woods.","Pannell need to finish house he is building for Woods.","Remits money.","Legal advice in lawsuit against Clarke.","Asks for location of Woods' land near his land so he can examine it.","Concerns candidates for election to Constitutional Convention of 1829. Mentions Edgar Campbell Wilson's prospects for re-election. Is worried about financial matters. Has spent one-fourth of income on religious and charitable matters.","Would like to meet concerning mill.","Discusses his reelection campaign. Mentions newspaper. Eugenius' candidacy for Convention of 1829.","Cannot wind up business and take Woods' mill for two months. Would like to be let off contract.","Needs Woods to attend bank board meeting of Northwestern Bank of Virginia and bring Steenrod so Board can authorize Thomas Woods to release a claim.","Would like to take Woods' mill.","His candidacy for the Constitutional Convention of 1829 and his position on reform.","Cannot pay money owed to Woods.","Thought McLure had sold his foundry.","Crippled and unable to do anything. Dispute over building a house for Woods.","Tries to settle debt.","Balance due in public land entered by Woods.","Prospects for Mallory to rent mouth of Captina.","Gives terms for selling land to Woods.","Deed needs to be re-done. Buckhannon unable to pay. Sylvanus Tarkington makes offer for land. Leffler and brother do not like the country.","Sends bank notes by Archibald Woods.","Making plans in case her husband, Eugenius, attends Constitutional Convention of 1829.","Dissatisfied with house Randolph has built.","Needs payment for land.","Dispute with ? Pollock.","Needs note discounted.","Does not know when patent will be issued on Peter Hines' land.","Needs to meet with Woods regarding the \"Captina Business.\"","Needs Woods influence with court. Will come alone because it is not safe to bring Negroes to that County.","Details of a trip to Bloomington, Ind.","Coulter quotes law on deputy clerks to show that his signature on a certificate of a deed is valid.","Gives terms on which he will rent land from Woods.","Asks Woods' help with debt owed by James Woods \u0026 Co.","A statement concerning money owed him by ? Booth.","Answers questions about land he sold.","Answers questions about sale of mortgaged land by Henry Smith.","Reports on value of Woods' land. Mentions grant of land for canal through the state.","Found house. Will pay Woods for pasture.","Will come to Wheeling to check on house being built for him there.","Talked to his father about mortgaged land that was sold. Promise family will pay Woods.","Sends copy of caveat.","Wants to buy town lot from Woods.","Sends Woods notice of money due.","? Thomas is interested in renting a tavern.","Concerns Silas Bowery who purchased mortgaged land from Henry Smith. Sends bill for services as a spy attested by John Brown who was a ranger at the same time.","Scope and Contents Deed between Archibald Woods and Ann Woods of the first part, John McLure and Mary McLure of the second part, James H. Forythe and Ellen Forsythe of the third part, John List and Ann List of the fourth part, and Thomas Woods and May Woods of the fifth part all of Ohio County, West Virginia] and Thomas Johnston, Israle Updegraff, John List and Ellen List of the sixth part to convey land in North Wheeling.","Wants to take house (hotel?) from Woods.","Terms for King to lease a tavern.","Will be in Wheeling to negotiate lease.","Re-assures Woods about mortgaged land.","Introduces Thomas Edmundson who is a stockholder in Franklin Turnpike Road and is inspecting U.S. Road (McAdam's Road.)","Wants to know if Woods will agree to sell his father's (E. McClanahan) land. Has nine children, all daughters. He will be sixty-one in April. Other news of his family.","Asks if John Caldwell and wife are alive.","Wants to clarify title to land transferred by Wheeling Co. to Middle Island Company. Concerned about the dower right of Mrs. John Caldwell.","Has paid Woods' taxes. Explanation concerning a lease.","Concerns orders for bricks.","Delay in readying Globe Inn. Can get present building ready.","Discusses career plans, medical school, and growth of Cincinnati.","Toll gates on U.S. Road will not pass. May get single appropriation to repair it. Mentions bridge.","Trying to collect money from James Campbell.","New building needs fireplaces and filled ice house. Wants to supervise building of kitchen.","Concerns Cumberland Road and Bridge.","Introduces ? Shaffer of Pittsburgh who is a miller.","Will comply with terms for property transfer.","Scope and Contents Uncle and Aunt Wilson have moved to Wheeling. College has between 40 and 50 students. Includes Autograph Letter Signed of H. Woods, Washington, Pa., to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, West Virginia,1831 February 6. Outlines his course of study.","Asks Woods not to proceed against land for debt owed by ? Davidson since he (James Campbell) has purchased it.","Directions for fixing up hotel.","Pleased Woods has obtained an icehouse for the hotel. Requests a storeroom.","Encloses notice of Navy Department to application. Calhoun's pamphlet is out.","Various possibilities for an election.","Promises to pay money owed to Woods.","Hand money being lent to his son","Will come to Wheeling to practice medicine within two or three months.","Army worms have destroyed grain. Smith is mad at him for reporting to Woods Smith's sale of mortgaged land.","Randolph has not given up lease.","Will pay balance on a note and will try to pay other note during next winter.","Difference of opinion concerning expiration of lease.","Believe they can effect a trade.","Reports on Woods' land.","To carry out a contract between James McHenry's representatives and a land company consisting of Robert Woods,Archibald Woods, James Caldwell, Moses Chapline and John Caidwell.","For delinquent taxes to William Puett issued by Austin M. Puett, Commissioner of Revenue for Parke County, Indiana. Includes, receipt issued to Thomas Woods for payment of taxes.","Petition concerning navigation of Captina Creek has been referred to select committee. Send remonstrance.","Has turned over petitions to committee.","On way back from Missouri. Desires to close business with father's land. Asks that it be sold. Family news.","Does not believe stock will be subscribed.","Will open books for subscription of bank stock. Citizens desirous of procuring branch of North Western Bankor Richmond banks.","Wonders if he can accept payments for bank stock in notes rather than specie. Asks when a branch can be opened.","Sale of public lands.","Concerns subscription of stock in North Western Bank.","Concerns subscription of stock in North Western Bank.","Concerns deed to land sold by Eugenius Wilson who is deceased. Will do estimate of money to be collected soon. Gives Wilson's account with estate of N. Evans.","Wants to buy $500 in stock of North Western Bank under new charter if Woods thinks new stock profitable.","Asks to be released from part of terms of a lease.","Has submitted amendment to bank bill.","Will subscribe for stock for McCoy under the new charter of the Northwestern Bank of Virginia Worried about competition from possible branch of the U.S. Bank being established at Wheeling. Worried about branches of Northwestern Bank at Wellsburg and Morgantown. Lists directors.","Asks Woods to buy stock in North Western Bank for him. \"The debate still goes on with great violence and excitement on the emancipation of slavery, the opinion of the Committee will be reversed but I cannot say what will be the final result.\"","\"We have now been 14 days debating the question whether it is expedient at this time to legislate with a view to the gradual abolition of slavery...\"","Bill concerning navigations of Captina Creek has been postponed.","Paid tax on Thomas Woods' land.","350 shares have been subscribed in Wellsburg to the Northwestern Bank of Virginia.","Report that Alpheus Wilson was drowned. Has some idea of returning from college because of ill-health.","Confirms report that Alpheus Wilson drowned.","Confirms death of Alpheus P. Wilson in Monongalia River. Suggests Hamilton return home from college if unwell. Has lost $2,000 by flooding of Ohio River.","Suspects fraud on part of Samuel H. Gutherie.","Presented resolutions adopted by directors of Northwestern Bank of Virginia. Thinks Bank bill will pass both houses. Tariff discussion still going on. Hopes it will be put to rest by amicable adjustment.","Needs note on Northwestern Bank passed. Nothing has been heard of body of Alpheus.","Will endeavor to get a board to meet with Woods on the subject of the note.","No material change in Eugenius Wilson.","Her father received letter from Woods concerning death of his son. Family news.","Wants first refusal of Captina property.","Needs to borrow money from North Western Bank.","Wants to buy a lot.","Sympathy in death of Thomas Woods and Emily Woods.","Wants to rent Captina property.","Will raise frame of mill June 12.","Lost horse in coal pit.Visited Pittsburgh.","Questions concerning stock in Northwestern Bank of Virginia.","Needs flour.","Sympathy in death of Thomas and Emily Woods. Has paid tax on Thomas' land. Indian problems.","Terms he will buy house and lot on.","Cannot find material in Eugenius Wilson's papers concerning lawsuit of Wilson v. Woods.","Concerns dispute over sale of lots. Offers five hundred dollars for house and lot.","Asks about money for service due (War of 1812?) Black Hawk War causing hard times.","Notice to Woods that he must fill two lots with gravel because of standing water.","Okey's brother needs $100. Thinks Gutherie will do right thing.","Settlement of a lease.","David Ramsay doesn't intend to pay back money. Mentions casualties in Black Hawk War.","Asks indulgence on debt.","Wants to meet with Woods to reach agreement on land dispute.","Defends action of the congregaton for the support of the minister.","Scope and Contents Also lists directors.","John R. Hall needs loan for $250. Can obtain if Paull or Woods endorses for him. Paull does not endorse for anyone but recommends Hall to Woods.","Disappointed Woods did not meet with him. Offers to meet again to try to settle dispute.","Sends court date. Gutherie has bought back Headley's house and lot.","Understands Woods wants to sell tavern occupied by King. Asks terms.","Wants $16,000 for Wheeling House run by King.","Has advertised Woods' land for sale. Is candidate for state senate.","Would like to buy property from Woods if Guthrie relinquishes his claim.","Will be ready to go to Indiana with Hamilton Woods.","Samuel Atkinsonhas entered security double sum of our attachment. A writ of replevin? has issued against Woods to cause attached property to be returned.","Mr. Brighem is willing to teach Ann Eliza Woods.","Declines office as bank guard.","Details captures of two persons alleged to have robbed bank in Wheeling.","Can not get an answer from Guthrie about his meeting with Woods.","Unable to obtain loan from U.S. Bank because of uncertainty of the renewal of the charter. Will try further.","Legal advice regarding dispute with Samuel H. Gutherie.","Will meet with Peck. Would like for Col. Archibald Woods to be present.","Information concerning Woods' dispute with Samuel H. Guthrie.","Judge Hallock has allowed the injunction.","Proposes a settlement.","Legal steps he has taken in Woods' dispute with Gutherie.","Discusses various candidates for Congress.","Will convey deed to Eller.","Recommends ? Whitcomb for tending to Woods' land business. News of the legislature.","Needs to settle accounts. Buchannon ought to have been sued.","Does not have legal papers. Will try to accomplish payment of notes.","? Ray will attend court to prove will of Eugenius Wilson. Has not sent list of debts due to estate. Woods may have to give bond as executor. Will collect fees due Wilson.","Scope and Contents Notifies Floyd that Northwestern Bank of Virginia has been robbed. Includes Archibald Woods concerning a levy for a court house in Ohio County, West Virginia","Explains his role in the removal of Woods as a state director in the Northwestern Bank of Virginia.","Explains circumstances surrounding Woods' removal as state director in Northwestern Bank of Wheeling.","Inquires about rental of farm. Apologizes for incident of previous year.","Asks permission to live on one acre of Woods' land.","Concerning Leffler's chances for election to Congress and the election of directors to the Northwestern Bank of Virginia.","Concerns Northwestern Bank of Virginia.","Have gained a most significant victory in the lower house over the Virginia nullifiers. Defeated by one vote. We shall either run Tyler or McCoy for the Senate...we shall not likely rally? Tyler. The west and middle regions are well organized and we can elect him to a certainty.., resolved to put down these southern notions. In Virginia much is to be done in the election of a senator. Rives is with us and if we get Tyler we are safe, at the request of several western members on Thursday last I addressed a letter to Tyler, to know his sentiments on secession and nullification. This evening I send his answer. Gives defense on appointment of directors to Northwestern Bank. Determined about spring election.","Possibilities for election to Congress.","Chances for election.","Family news. Concerned about his health. Questions about a debt and education of children.","Taking depositions to prove military service.","Would like to take a house he is building for Woods.","Terms for an agreement on land to avoid a lawsuit. Includes notes concerning Archibald Woods' terms of settlement with Joseph McCoy.","Candidacy for Congress.","Dispute with Archibald Woods.","Has application to buy Woods' land.","Guthrie cannot prepare himself to fulfill compromise offered.","Asks for copy of patent. Received $26,500 in part of money stolen from Northwestern Bank of Virginia. Lists candidates for Congress. Includes John McLure to Archibald Woods. Needs evidence to secure copy of a patent.","Has concluded to take Powhatan Place at Captina.","Will endorse a note for William B. King on certain conditions.","Asks that Woods make deed to Martha (Woods) Knox.","Thinks Woods need not fear any great difficulty with Guthrie. Equalizing board sits in June.","Sold Woods' land in Vigo County to Chauncey Rose. Thomas Woods' land has been sold for taxes. County in distressed situation for want of money. Failure of crops last two years.","Prospects for election to Congress.","Cannot pay money owed to Woods.","Information on Samuel H. Gutherie's business. Gave Woodman notice to settle note.","Request to borrow money.","Asks Woods to attend to note.","Needs to meet with Woods.","Arrangements for settling with Woods.","Recommends individuals as magistrates and opposes Nicholas Wykert.","Asks for money due under Eugenius Wilson's will.","Lost horse in coal pit. Family news, (Letter is begun by Louisa ?)","Mr. Grafton and Mr. King have closed their bargain. Sends reports of board of health, \"I have this morning seen Doctor Houston an he informs that he has not heard of any new cases today.\"","Have not brought money to Wheeling because of fear of the cholera Gutherie is selling land.","Sylvia or Silvia ? left at house of John F. Clarke. Things left by Mr. Paull. Encloses reports of Board of Health. \"The ... sickness with two exceptions is confined to the immediate neighborhood of McConnell's old tan yard. I am informed that the old vats is full of water and all kinds of filth \u0026 that they have been in that situation for the last two years.\"","Scope and Contents Mary Woods to mother Mrs. Anne Woods, Wheeling, West Virginia Received letter from Dr. Houston. Trusts her Ann is obedient. Mr. Laurie preached his trial sermon.","Mr. Ruggles and wife deeded lot to Gutherie. People are frightened of cholera. \"If anyone dies in this neighborhood \u0026 we have had a number of deaths, the person is rolled up in his bed, \u0026 bedclothes \u0026 his own clothes tumbled into a rough box, as soon as dead, \u0026 immediately buried.\" Guthrie will deed lots to Woods.","Asks about distraining (detaining personal property for security of a debt) a wheat crop. Includes Jacob answering Woods questions.","Report on tending to Woods' land. Includes account of Woods with Feeny.","Wishes to borrow six hundred dollars. Father will give deed of trust on property in Hagerstown, Maryland.","Describes trips to White Sulphur Springs and Salt Sulphur Springs.","Asks to borrow fifty dollars.","Letter of recommendation for N. Osburne as a tavern keeper.","Osburn keeps a first-rate tavern.","Will build mill wheel for two dollars and fifty cents per foot.","Samuel Sprigg and Archibald Woods be appointed a Committee to settle with Henry Sockman for rent of Know Hon Farm,","Concerns terms of rental of stores and warehouse at Powhatan.","Answer to inquiries about North Western Bank of Virginia.","Request to borrow two thousand dollars from Wheeling Bank.","Progress on building of grist mill.","Payment by ? Rose for Woods' property is in hands of Warren \u0026 Co., to Terra Haute. Much sickness, few cases of cholera.","William Crawford's house and lot were not sold, but an empty lot between his house and Randolph Tavern was sold, as was his farm.","Concern over accident involving Ann (Poage) Woods Washington, and Franklin Woods?","Encloses mothers' receipt for money lent her by Woods.","Jackson \"goes full tilt against the bank.\"","Wants to know if bank robbers are caught.","National Road Stage has incurred extra expense in fulfilling mail contract. Asks compensation.","Wants to rent house for grocery at Powhatan Point. Asks Woods advice.","Has applicants for Thomas Woods' heirs' land.","Committee report on courthouse is unfavorable. May be reversed and brought before House Of Delegates. Will present memorial concerning Northwestern Bank. Floyd promised appointment but he and Council are not speaking. Large meeting in Richmond concerning deposits. Benjamin Watkins Leigh spoke.","Woods to vote for him.","Concerns sale of land for taxes.","Encloses memorials. Thomas Hart Benton is \"pouring out vials of his wrath upon Clay and the bank.\"","Trip to Washington. Heard Calhoun speak. Description of city.","Terms prospective tenant would like for leasing land. Opinion on land.","Heard William Cabell Rives deliver speech on removal of deposits.","Courthouse questions to be brought up any day. Private committee recommended division of county.","Send form for Woods' release mortgages by Guthrie.","Recommends William H. McNabb for loan with a lot as security. Includes William H. McNabb stating that he will mortgage lot with a lot nearly owned.","Promises not to cut any timber contrary to Woods' wishes.","Lots sold by Samuel H. Gutherie to the Methodist Episcopal Church.","Desires to sell stock in Northwestern Bank of Wheeling.","Cannot pay money owed.","Excuse for not paying note.","Handling the rental of Woods' house for him.","Called on General Breckenridge and found he was dead. Called on nephew and heir James D. Breckenridge.","Pecuniary embarrassments of this section of the county. Sent copy of a of bill of legislature chartering bank and branches.","Letter. Buying flour.","James Moore will do surveying.","Resignation as President and Director.","Binnager needs indulgence on money owed Woods for land. Vouches for him.","Has two yokes for oxen for sale and a horse.","Desires to borrow money from bank.","Offer to rent a house, steam mill etc. for a lumberyard.","Relays information from ? Rose concerning payment of a note. Commissioners authorized to negotiate the loan for our state bank and branches.","Payment on note and harsh policies of Northwestern Bank of Virginia.","Wants to have bank board convened to discount notes.","Unable to pay note.","Got judgment and execution against Fogle but no property could be found and Fogle died. Asks if son Thomas' land on Raccoon Creek could be leased. H. F. Feeny redeemed it. Some cases of cholera. James? Seaman ill. Jacksonian politics.","Market for slaves and horses.","Showed Woods' lands to ? Scott. Will tend to taxes.","Has offered to buy land belonging to Thomas Woods' heirs.","Asks Woods to be pallbearer.","Daniel Steenrod wants to keep place five years longer if Woods will build stable and house or fix old one.","Sends check.","Confirms death of addressee's mother. Words of religious consolation.","Notifies him of money still due by estate of Eugenius Wilson. Includes receipt of Thomas P. Ray, surviving executor of Nimrod Evans to Archibald Woods.","David Lively wishes to rent Woods' tavern.","Does not think Woods is liable on special warrantee deed to Jacob Ash. Wilson outlines his prospects for election. Measles prevail.","Ready to start boat.","Concerns gathering signatures.","Needs to borrow money from Woods to pay off note at Bank if it cannot be renewed.","Will send money by safe opportunity. Has offer for lands owned by heirs of Thomas Woods.","Terms they will take Woods house and lot.","Notice that premium is due.","Offer for Woods house has been made by Jo. Driggs.","Asks Jacobs what he has done with note in his hands.","Revival of religion.","Scope and Contents Planned trip to New Orleans and Nashville for health. Includes Mary Woods, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Ann (Poage) Woods. Ann's health and proposed trip.","To capture slave, Jefferson.","Ann Eliza Wilson wants to take trip south for three months to restore health. Philip Syng Physick of Philadelphia agrees with remedy. McNeely wants to buy land.","Request to borrow money from the Bank.","Concurs in opinion that hill land should be sold. Has sold other land.","Mrs. Woods is willing to sell any property you think proper. Bought Ann a piano. For Mrs. McKee's and Ann's health will take trip.","Recounts trip from Pittsburgh. Sends message to her children. Includes Ann Eliza Woods to Archibald Woods. Includes John McKee to Mrs. Brison.","Asks Peck to tell Samuel H. Guthrie that he will be at Woodsfield to collect money.","For Sternrod to rent a field for two more years.","Scope and Contents For Landers to sell to Woods a lot in Steinersville, Belmont County. Includes affidavit of Benjamin Cole recorded by William Tailman.","Explains his position regarding his proposal that an inquiry be made as to the propriety of amending the charter of the Merchants \u0026 Mechanicks bank as to provide for the reception of the capital which the North Western Bank is required to furnish the branch in Morgantown.","Business is good. Will close up partnership. Has tended to business for Woods in trying to collect money.","Anonymous letter giving Woods advice concerning his tavern.","Progress on collecting from the Smiths.","Reports progress in collecting money. Unable to collect from Samuel H. Guthrie.","Needs to borrow money.","Catherine Wood is to marry. Mr. Thomson wants to start a school.","Protest construction of houses McLure is building.","Wants to rent at Powhatan Point.","States Woods' taxes are all right. Includes Samuel H. Guthrie to Archibald Woods, 1837 December 27 stating he obtained letter from Mason.","Desires to rent tavern stand.","Arrangement for Archibald Woods to obtain a house.","Needs to borrow one thousand dollars.","Trying to sell his land to purchase land from Woods.","Notifies of need to pay premium.","Wants to rent farm to start a dairy.","Proposed to lease corner of Monroe and Main Street.","Paying out of money. Invitation to dinner.","Has sold land for Woods and disposed of his own property. Now hopes to make deal for Woods' Indiana land.","Requests Woods to attend case as a witness.","Wants privilege of burning lime in kiln.","Notification of date of Seaman case.","Drawn on him for three thousand dollars. \"Houma?\" arrived here but demanded cargo when ran against the bank.","Wants to rent property.","Is paying ? King's rent.","Will meet him to pay money due.","Signed by H. D. Brown.","Sam Jones has not been here for six weeks. No proceeding for him.","Recommendation of bearer of letter to be a tenant.","Received letter. Expects money at next court.","Mr. Lively has made bar room a warehouse for the German population.","Tenant wants to rent place again. Has fulfilled lease. Okey wants to buy it. Wants advice on buying a small place for son.","Has tended to Hynes business.","Terms he would offer for lot and what building he would put up.","Asks help to get notes discounted.","Asks condition of wife's (Mrs. Carr) land and what it could be sold for.","Unable to locate 12 acre tract in section 14. Tax record for section 2 and 8. Perhaps bring suit against James Elliot, present claimant. Includes Benjamin S. Cowens to Archibald Woods giving legal advice.","Desires to buy wood from Woods by cutting up trees that have fallen.","Asks Lively to move away.","Woods said his proposition was unreasonable, complained of charge for work and was cross. Desires his patronage. Will make counteroffer to build house.","Needs notes if Woods sued Guthrie.","Mrs. Francis needs advice settling up husband's affairs.","Men working on dam are taking stone from bank of river.","Wishes to purchase land.","Sale of property of Zacheus Francis, deceased, will take place.","Ready to move when Woods brings money.","Finds taxes unpaid on a portion of Woods' land.","Money is ready to be paid for two notes assigned Woods from Mr. Stream? Needs names for other notes.","Woods' fire insurance premium on the Virginia Hotel is due.","Application for stock has been declined.","Needs to appoint someone in place of Daniel Steinrod.","Unable to meet others but will agree to settlement.","Encloses receipt for taxes.","Expects to leave two hundred thousand dollars with Mr. Woodruff. Needs to borrow $1000 from bank.","Asks Woods to keep house for him he now lives in as \"I have a Jurnaman (German?) to put in it.\" Will give him the lease for the Seaman house.","Unable to collect money. Resumption of specie payments has resulted in any discounting of notes. Has purchased a small interest in Ritchietown to secure money owed him by John? McKee.","Enclosed letter on taxes on land belonging to son's heirs in Parke which have not been paid.","Will take place at four dollars per acre.","Form of authorization for Peck to release mortgage from Samuel H. Guthrie to Woods.","Cannot move to Woods' property on Captina.","Considers matter on Woods' part vexatious and ungenerous. Had no other interest in the lease other than promoting the best interest of the house for the sake of the stage lines. Any proceeding instituted by Woods will be followed by removal of the stages from the house.","Moves of various people.","Has sued Guthrie on behalf of Woods. Told Woods has idea of sending granddaughter to school at St. Clairsville. Recommends it.","Request for Woods to come and settle the amount of the estate that Zacheus Francis owes him.","Concerning a coal mine.","Will extend bond of Mr. Cole.","Thinks Harrison will win.","Protest of $250 draft has caused distress. Counting on money for college. Mary has never gotten part of estate. McKee is guardian for boys. Family has not lived with him for 8 or 9 years.","James Paull has paid protested draft.","Wishes to buy land from Woods.","Scope and Contents Questions concerning will of John H. Schwop.","Astonished to receive bill from Woods for stone. Thought commissioners for securing bank at Hog Run Bridge could get stone. Will have stone valued according to law.","Scope and Contents Received letter relative to Post Office at Powhatan Point. H. Cowen was unwilling to join objection but will not encourage removal to Steinersville. Would like opinion on Exchequer Plan of Secretary of Treasury.","Scope and Contents Husband relieved from pecuniary embarrassment by his brother. Sorry Grandma's health feeble. Hopes income from town property will support brothers at college. \"There are but few persons over seventy who can exhibit the same acturty as yourself and Grandma Brison.\"","Renewed 1843 April 1 and 1844 April 1.","Scope and Contents Situation is bad there but better on a farm. Alarmed that Theodire had to cease from study. Gives information on a family member who is evil. Includes note of James ?","For a farm for three years. Lease terminated after one year.","Recorded by James D. Morris.","Concerns North Western Bank of Virginia.","Has rented Archibald Woods' mill. Needs repair. Asks Bucher to repair it.","Encouraging Woods to attend a meeting.","Mr. ? has lumber and is commencing work. Will show Woods' mason the quarry.","Request to borrow one hundred dollars.","To do work on Woods' two mills.","Has received letters stating that neighbors are disgusted with him and taking their wheat elsewhere. Defends himself.","Scope and Contents Arrangements for his return. Mrs. Woods sick but recovered.","Directions for masons who are to build wall under the tobacco house.","William Allen cannot build foundation for stable but would haul stone.","By order of city council, calls meeting of \"trustees of Wheeling Lancastrian Academy.\"","Mills needs new bolting cloths.","Would like to rent store room.","Encourages Woods to keep Thomson as miller. Exhorts Woods to lose no time in making peace with God.","Will probably move.","Would like to get coal from Big Run. Mason is building foundation under stable.","Buying land from men who are unable to pay money down. Would be accommodation to us to get a further loan of $500.","Trip to extend acquaintance with country, merchants \u0026 collecting, representing Wilson and Brother. Dancing and hunting. Has seen prairie on Fire. Will pass through villages of Shawnees \u0026 Delawares. \"Remember me to all of the black folks.\"","Issued by Alexander T. Laidley, Clerk.","Has searched for survey lines.","Concluded to let Elias Hafer have place where Darrah lives because doubt that Darrah can make improvement he desires.","Has placed upon one of the doors of the Bank vault one of Jones Patent Combination Locks.","Trip to collect. Left Messrs Wilson and is with Messrs. Abbot \u0026 Peake. \"What does Betty Rose call her baby. No one has told me that she has one but I know that no gal that looks like her \u0026 of her make could be married a year \u0026 not have one.\" Asks to be remembered to many people including \"the black folks.\"","Asks McKinley to collect for him. Will proceed against Wingrove.","Recommends lock made by H. C. Jones of Newark, New Jersey.","To appear in Circuit Superior Court of Law and Chancery to answer a bill in chancery exhibited against them by Henry Swertzer. Issued by Alexander T. Laidley.","Severe heat in St. Louis. Asks to be remembered to many people.","Wants to go into business with S. H. Peake. Needs money to do so. Includes letter, 1846 December 24.","Scope and Contents Death of ? Briscoe, their bookkeeper who was from Loudoun County, Virginia","Wants her to visit. Family news.","Likes her picture. Has not courted Marion Clarkson. Remember him to various people.","Describes her sickness (during a pregnancy).","Trip to St. Louis. Boarding. Will keep promise on temperance.","Interest in Mollie Wilson. News from John Baker and Cooper?, Reading life of Swedenbourg.","Expects to visit her too next week.","Mother unable to make trip as roads are bad. Outlines his route.","Christmas celebration at the school. Describes teaching.","Encourages students to \"Waveland.\"","Rosa Harrison is dead of scarlet fever which is raging. Describes Christmas and mention of Easter.","Concern over sister's health. Cooper is determined to be a Christian.","Scope and Contents Poem and sympathy in death of Mary Cooper Morgan. N. L. Peyton, to Mrs. William Ann R. Morgan, \"Waveland,\" Fauquier County, Virginia, undated. Sympathy in death of Mary Cooper Morgan.","Sympathy in death of Mary Cooper Morgan.","Recovering from typhoid fever. John B. has job in furnishings store. Was 21 on April 21.","Resolved to be Christian. Cholera epidemic.","Description of fire which burned 23 boats and then spread to building. ? Peake and John Baker have cholera.","Has been ill. Cholera epidemic. ? Peake \u0026 A. Cooper Baker sick.","Death of Alexander Cooper Baker.","Death of Alexander Cooper Baker of cholera. Will probably leave along with Will and John.","Sympathy letter on death of Alexander Cooper Baker.","Death of Alexander Cooper Baker and cholera epidemic.","Death of Alexander Cooper Baker. Business. Cholera epidemic.","William W. Baker will not leave St. Louis. S. H. Peake will send statement of business of Peake \u0026 Baker.","Account of cholera epidemic. Death of minister perhaps from visiting the sick.","No decision on partnership with S. H. Peake.","Death of Alexander Cooper Baker.","Death of Alexander Cooper Baker.Boarding at Scott's Hotel. They are Wheeling people.","Tombstone inscription for grave of Mary Cooper Morgan.","Desired to make money. \"I must go out on the levee to work and therefore must close.\"","Temperature day before was 8 degrees below zero. Baker Murray is to marry Mrs. Watts, a Catholic who keeps a boarding house. Controversy in St. Louis over lectures of ? Leaky who is \"reformed\" monk.","Wants to go to California. Change of climate, friends going, and uncertainty of S. H. Peake's business plans. \"I do not think of going to California to dig gold....\"","Has asthma. Will have wagon, six mules, three Indian ponies, rifle, pair pistols, two large knifes knives and blankets for trip to California. Includes W.W. Baker, St. Louis. Mo., to Sister. Move to California.","Received answer to telegram. Answer \"William W. Baker arrived here this morning. Will leave for home on first boat. Health is bad.\" Glad he had not left for California.","William W. Bakerhas recruited enough strength to travel home,","Concerning health of William Baker.","Concerning health of William Baker.","Concerns a debt, a fire, and a lease. Regrets being unable to give daughter money for wedding.","Regrets Edgar has left home. Lists problems at home. pages. Includes, letter, ? to Edgar Woods.","Maggie Hamilton not expected to live. Sudden death of delirium tremens of A Mel lam? the portrait painter.","Misses him while he is away at College.","Has been visited by Mrs. Faulkner and Mrs. Conrad. Town and religious news of Winchester.","To convey land in Missouri. Witnessed by P.L. Edwards. Recorded by Samuel Caldwell.","Signed by George Whellier for John McCulloch.","Signed by George Whellier for John McCulloch.","Signed by George Whellier for John McCulloch.","Death and funeral of J. Zehner, professor of math at Burlington College.","Death of their mother.","Account of the death of Ann Cooper's mother and aunt from cholera. Father is ill. Unsure if he has cholera. Includes, newspaper clipping concerning cholera deaths.","Scope and Contents Sympathy in death of her mother. Includes,Samuel C. Baker, Martinsburg, West Virginia, to sister Mrs. Ann R. Morgan, concerning illness of their father.","Concerns death of Mrs. Ann R. Morgan's mother and illness of her father.","Death of Mrs. Morgan's mother and aunt from cholera.","Signed by John McCulloch.","Letter of sympathy for death of Mrs. Morgan's mother.","Signed by E. H. Caldwell.","Signed by John McColloch.","Signed by John McColloch.","Signed by John McColloch.","Signed by Alonzo Loring.","Signed by John Henry McKee who has power of attorney. Bears affidavit of Thomas E. Thompson and recorded by Samuel E. Caldwell.","Signed by E.M. Caldwell.","Sympathy letter in death of Mrs. Morgan's husband.","14 items. Includes of Elijah McClanahan to Woods; Daniel Sheffey to Woods; Andrew Hamilton to Woods, copy of decision to stay execution; bond; and accounts.","Concerning the division of land purchased by the petitioners from patentees granted land by virtue of service in the French and Indian War.","Orders brandy.","Orders Indian mail.","Will take possession of house. Canal is out of fix so will not be able to get things from Alexandria.","Not able to get furniture because canal is broken.","Wants to know if he can rent place again.","Asks Woods to take charge of renting and improving his land. Asks Woods to pass any offers to sell along to him. His post offices are Chillicothe, Ohio; St. Francisville, Louisiana, \u0026 New Orleans.","Sends Croton oil. Go to camp meeting tomorrow. Asks to borrow lace shawl. Other requests.","Glad to hear friends are well. Health slowly improving. Applied money received from Mr. Worth to credit of account with Company.","Price of land near Danville and Lexington is twenty shillings per acre. Brought suit against Pollard for band. Includes manuscript of Archibald Woods? concerning notes on religion.","Unable to send certificate. Try to get fifty pounds from ? Kilbreath.","Asks if road is open from ? to Wheeling.","Wants to move shop close to river.","Decree is absolute unless Clark perfects appeal by entering security. Will give no opinion on a compromise. Other legal advice.","Requested Franklin Woods to copy portion of bill of complaint in Woods v. Chapline.","Telling Woods to reassure the slave that is to be traded to him William Croghan for land, that he William Croghan only wants him the slave as a coachman \"you may assure him if he be a faithful servant I will make him a kind master--\"","Asks that servant to be given in exchange for land on Hog Run be ready to be picked up.","Send survey by John Scott.","? Russell called on him for note against Samuel Hudson. There is judgment against Woods for costs.","He and ? Poerm? will take land.","Would like to rent farm.","Has declined doing anything with Smith. Two hundred and seventy dollars will cover amount.","Asks Woods to wait until October for money.","Unable to collect money for Woods.","Wishes to borrow $500 from North Western Bank of Virginia.","Scope and Contents Think election will be between Jackson and himself. Asks Woods to \"personate\" himself at the election. \"Pray do not let the revolutionists out general you at a time when danger appears to be so near to hand...\"","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Because of infirmness, he submits his resignation as commandant of Company.","Questions about location of tract of land.","Bring deed. Will not fly from bargain.","Wrote A.D. Clarke \u0026 requested him to settle account with Woods. Settle note to bank endorsed by R. Simms suit.","Letter of resignation as bank director which Woods is to hold and use if he wishes.","Let bearer have horses Woods is lending and send advertisement for horse Woods has lost.","Concerns salt, sugar, wheat, rent due by Mallory, accounts due, and the rent of property at Captina.","Asks Woods to help her brother David McClure to estimate value of land she wishes to sell.","Requests for Woods to attend to by drawing money from Auditor of Pubic Accounts and bring back McClures' appointment as Inspector.","If he does not return in time, ask Col. Woods? or George Washington Wilson to remit money to Mr. Clark.","Requests Woods to attend a Board meeting.","Horse sent back belongs to Alexander Caldwell.","Introduces ? Jackson, a tanner who wishes to buy a lot.","Questions about navigation of Elk and Ohio Rivers.","Woods and Wilson are commissioners along with Jonathan Buckanon , Josiah Morgan, David McClure to locate a road from Cummins's Mill to Wheeling.","Asks that money due her be paid.","Power of attorney has been obtained from President of Literary Fund authorizing the subscription of $50,000 of North Western Bank of Virginia stock at Wellsburgh. Application will be made to Board of Directors to open books. Recommends it.","Asks Woods to come get his wheat.","Put a note in for Curtis \u0026 Co. for discount.","Offers service in locating warrants.","Under guard as a deserter. Defends himself.","Mother has 100 bushels of wheat to grind.","Desires to lease property.","Procured letter from Alpheus Willson for Woods to see concerning directors of North Western Bank of Virginia. Includes Alpheus P. Wilison to John Tyler concerning appointments of directors of North Western Bank of Virginia.","Requests Woods to write ? Jacobs and bring patents with him.","Invitation. Glad ? is Congressional candidate.","Soldiers must bring public arms to batallion muster for inspection. \"Whatever thoughts you or I had of resigning (as I most seriously had) it cannot it will not now do to resign until the storm is over;...\"","Has received orders to march to Point Pleasant.","Concerning the location of a road (possibly the Cumberland Road.)","To inquire regarding the payment to taxes. Woods is also to call on General Breckenridge.","Asks Governor to confer with President of United States to request protection from Indians. Also signed by Charles WellsJohn Dant, John Davis, Hezekiah Davison,J ohn Haymond, Cornelius Bogard, John Haddan, William Morrez?, W.H. Cavendish, and H. Caperton.","Asks Ruggles to intervene in legislation.","Signed by Jacob Lee.","Needs new deed from Croghan's father to be recorded in the County where the land is.","Concerns lawsuit of J. Wilson v. Woods.","Concerns Bank of United States. If it is granted a charter, Woods suggests alterations and amendments to it.","Asks Barber to send messenger to deliver legal notice to Stephen R. Wilson.","Proposal to trade land.","Concerns lawsuit of Wilson v. Woods; and the appointment of state directors to the Board of the North Western Bank of Virginia. Includes Archibald Woods to ?. Concerns establishment of post office at Capteena.","Elijah Woods failed on his part of agreement to explore or locate warrants.","Wishes to make a settlement by purchasing slaves. Wants young ones not in habit of running away. \"...those of a contrary disposition are however often the best slaves but situated as we are in this County between... Pennsylvania \u0026 Ohio...and where slavery is much ridiculed, any Negro of an enterprising disposition and forward in their Manners are almost certain to go into one or the other states or down the Ohio;...\"","Religious ideas.","Concerns sale of lots.","Mr. Weaver declines to purchase house because wife wants to quit business of keeping a public house.","Asks for information from the city.","Mr. Hinds has agreed with M. Clark for oxen. Will accept your offer for his tract of land.","Includes plats on verso of Maddison's or John Mitchel's land.","Includes estimate of damages sustained by Archibald Woods in consequence of lease given by Richard Yates to James Fulton, blank notes for North Western Bank of Virginia, instructions for inquiring at Land Office in Kentucky, instructions to take paper back to broker and get paper of Miami Exporting Company, poem (Lines supposed to be written at Genoa), deposition concerning a land dispute between Samuel Todd and the executors of Andrew Woods, Instructions for formation on parade ground and for inspection of sentinels by officer of the day, (circa 1812), Alexander? Caldwell to Archibald Woods (wants to borrow shovels), parody of a candidate's speech, Robert Poage to Archibald Woods, petition to Virginia Governor to ask for protection for frontiers from Federal Government, vote for governor of Pennsylvania in four counties, and formula for sheep-dip.","Correspondents include George W. Bailey, William C. P. Breckinridge, S. L. Brown, Mrs. S. T. Cook, T. Gallaher, Louisa A. Kemper, George A. Paull, A. J. Poag, C. C. Poage, Charles M. Poage, G. H. Poage, George B. Poage, J. C. Poage, M. Annie Poage, S. C. Poage, Thomas K. Poage, J. N. Powers, Margaret Sisson, Andrew W. 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One of the founders of Woodsfield, Ohio, Woods was a land speculator in the military warrant land in the Northwest Territory and bought public land in Ohio and Indiana in addition to having extensive holdings in West Virginia. He was also either a principal or involved in some way with lawsuits to either settle land disputes or to collect money. He promoted the building the Cumberland Road which passed through Wheeling. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAdministrative History: A Federalist, Woods served in the Virginia House of Delegates and was a member of the Virginia Convention of 1788. He briefly served in the Revolutionary War and later was an officer of the Virginia militia, attaining the rank of colonel before resigning in 1816. Woods was president and a director of the North Western Bank of Virginia. He owned a flour mill, traded whiskey and leased out land. One of the founders of Woodsfield, Ohio, Woods was a land speculator in the military warrant land in the Northwest Territory and bought public land in Ohio and Indiana in addition to having extensive holdings in West Virginia. He was also either a principal or involved in some way with lawsuits to either settle land disputes or to collect money. He promoted the building the Cumberland Road which passed through Wheeling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA Federalist, Woods served in the Virginia House of Delegates and was a member of the Virginia Convention of 1788. He briefly served in the Revolutionary War and later was an officer of the Virginia militia, attaining the rank of colonel before resigning in 1816. Woods was president and a director of the North Western Bank of Virginia. He owned a flour mill, traded whiskey and leased out land. One of the founders of Woodsfield, Ohio, Woods was a land speculator in the military warrant land in the Northwest Territory and bought public land in Ohio and Indiana in addition to having extensive holdings in West Virginia. He was also either a principal or involved in some way with lawsuits to either settle land disputes or to collect money. He promoted the building the Cumberland Road which passed through Wheeling. Further information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki: \u003cextref actuate=\"onrequest\" audience=\"external\" linktype=\"simple\" show=\"embed\" href=\"http://scdbwiki.swem.wm.edu/wiki/index.php/Archibald_Woods\" title=\"Archibald Woods\"\u003e\u003c/extref\u003e\u003c/p\u003e"],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical / Historical","Biographical Information:"],"bioghist_tesim":["A Federalist, Woods served in the Virginia House of Delegates and was a member of the Virginia Convention of 1788. 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Woods was president and a director of the North Western Bank of Virginia. He owned a flour mill, traded whiskey and leased out land. One of the founders of Woodsfield, Ohio, Woods was a land speculator in the military warrant land in the Northwest Territory and bought public land in Ohio and Indiana in addition to having extensive holdings in West Virginia. He was also either a principal or involved in some way with lawsuits to either settle land disputes or to collect money. He promoted the building the Cumberland Road which passed through Wheeling.","A Federalist, Woods served in the Virginia House of Delegates and was a member of the Virginia Convention of 1788. He briefly served in the Revolutionary War and later was an officer of the Virginia militia, attaining the rank of colonel before resigning in 1816. Woods was president and a director of the North Western Bank of Virginia. He owned a flour mill, traded whiskey and leased out land. One of the founders of Woodsfield, Ohio, Woods was a land speculator in the military warrant land in the Northwest Territory and bought public land in Ohio and Indiana in addition to having extensive holdings in West Virginia. He was also either a principal or involved in some way with lawsuits to either settle land disputes or to collect money. He promoted the building the Cumberland Road which passed through Wheeling. 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The papers concern his family, the Poage family, and the Houston family, as well as his business dealings. Correspondents include Levi Barber, Daniel Call, Philip Doddridge, Chapman Johnson, Henry Lee, James Pindall, Benjamin Ruggles, Daniel Sheffey and John Tyler, Edgar Campbell Wilson, George Washington Wilson and Thomas Wilson. Subjects dealt with in the collection include banking, cholera, the Cumberland Road, land speculation, pioneer life near Wheeling, West Virginia and in Kentucky and Indiana, formation of and early days in Belmont and Monroe counties, Ohio (including the founding of Woodsfield, Ohio), the Northwest Territory, Indians of North America, family life, marriage and courtship, Virginia militia during peacetime and in the War of 1812, Ohio politics, sale of slaves and the Whiskey Rebellion. There are also letters of members of the Baker and Morgan families of Fauquier County, Virginia and Wheeling, West Virginia which concern life in St. Louis, Missouri during the 1840's.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAddition to folder 1482:  December 31, 1824 letter from Z. Jacobs in Richmond, Virginia to Archibald Woods regarding moving the College of William and Mary to Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffering his military warrant and pay for service in the U.S. Continental Army in lieu of money owed Woods. Witnessed by Andrew Woods and Alley ? McKee. Affidavit by Ebenezar Lane.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning land to be located and patented by military warrants and divided between the two men.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Bill of sale to Martha Woods, Botetourt County, Virginia 1 Negro girl.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning money and land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning land purchased from the military claims of James Ludlow, James Letort and Andrew Fowler who served in \"the old Virginia Regiment under Governour Dinwiddie's Proclamation.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning land on the Kanawha River.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNevill was attorney for William Croghan. Witnessed by John Beaver and ? Heth.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning agreement with Archibald Woods. Including agreement between Kerr and Woods, 1786 November 6.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning a list of land and people which was prepared for the auditor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning horses. Including note concerning equipment and uniforms for those who join a calvary company.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning a trip to Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions bonds and the postponement of a trip to Ohio County. Including undated note by an unidentified person concerning genealogical matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncluding note, March 1790, of Johnson with Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning 1000 acres of land in West Virginia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning the locating and surveying of land in Ohio County, West Virginia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking for help in fighting the Indians and outlining a plan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor 2 slaves, a boy named Littleton and a girl named Pink.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThey were trustees to establish an academy in either Monongalia, Ohio, Harrison or Randolph counties.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning a petition to have a ferry across the Ohio River at Short Creek signed by Nathaniel Coolman and John Vanmetre.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning patents for 10,000 acres of land. Including a petition concerning taxation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning Indians, land taxes owed by ? Todd, land dispute between ? Carper and ? Moor Moore, treaty made by Arthur St. Clair at Fort Harmar with Indians.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning land in Ohio County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor a female slave named Phetis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning money owed to A. Kirkpatrick by Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents To transfer 331 1/2 acres of land in Ohio County, West Virginia to William McClandhan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning Woods' desire to purchase land. Says \"our politics are loose, vague, various, and uncertain.\" Advises Woods to not reject his mother's \"precepts because she is a female good sense is the result of a Sound mind which would as soon inhabit a female body as a male. There is no sex in souls.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor female slave named Lila.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents To convey 400 acres of land in Ohio County, West Virginia to McFarland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mentions George Strickler concerning military warrant lands in West Virginia and Kentucky and the non-attendance of Andrew Woods and Archibald Woods as court jurors.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking Shepherd to give him preference if he decides to sell his mill and house. Including note of Bible verses in a different hand.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning Mitchell's land in Kentucky. Including, letter, John Lee, Hagerstown, Maryland, to Archibald? Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning Woods' misfortunes, religion, a dispute with ? Crawford and his baptism of Jenny St. Clair McCulloch.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses a move to Kentucky, the death of John Crawford and William Wilson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribing Kentucky and Woods' contemplated move there.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning land prices in Kentucky near Lexington and Danville.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning Woods' possible move to Kentucky and the price of renting land there.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning family news and Poage's opinion of Kentucky.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning religion and family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning Kentucky.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMostly concerns religion and family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses family and neighborhood news including the marriage of Polly Stuart to Ned Hall.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses his business affairs and family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTelling Woods to be ready with his party of horses if he receives orders.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expressing concern over Indian threats to frontier. Thomas Poage has entered Presbytery as candidate for ministry. Discusses religion in Prince Edward and Charlotte. Cousin John Crawford is dead.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning his judicial circuit and news of mutual friends in Augusta and Rockbridge County, Virginia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContaining religious advice, and concerning the role of feelings in religion.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor title to 355 acres of land . Including assign (witnessed by George Humphrey) of George Conner.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProbably concerning Archibald Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequesting that Woods take the deposition of David Harbinson as evidence in the lawsuit of Kelly vs. Wilson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents To convey from Woods to Poage 100 acres of land in Botetourt County, Virginia? and memorandum of money borrowed form Archibald Woods by James Poage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Saying he has declared himself a candidate for the Virginia Senate and asking Woods' help.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning rations for a militia company and Jackson's campaign for Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns a move to Kentucky by Cloyd.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning supplies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribing his school under Mr. Graham.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning his travels among the Presbyterian churches. Gives Woods advice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning a possible move by Woods to Kentucky. Seat of government may be Lexington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequesting that Woods pay bearer money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning the sale of hogs and corn. Including a petition concerning a ferry across the Ohio River\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning a proposed division of Ohio County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning a proposed division of Ohio County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns division of Ohio County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the division of Ohio County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning Indian threats.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending a muster roll and pay abstract for McMachan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning money Wilson is trying to collect for Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Promising to furnish troops to the state from Ohio, Harrison, Monongalia, and Randolph counties, West Virginia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo furnish troops.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describing Indian activities, the difficulty of securing provisions because of Anthony Wayne's levies near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and possible Congressional candidates.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning two companies of Rangers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning activities of and provisions for Ohio County Rangers and mentions Anthony Wayne.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning McCleery's candidacy for U.S. Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents To trade to Woods 304 acres of land in Ohio County, West Virginia in exchange for 461 acres of land in Kentucky and a female slave.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor a female slave named Lila.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents (Witnessed by John McKnight, David McWilliams, Jacob Lusk and Hugh McGuire) from Richard Yeates, appointing John McInyre to act in conveying 304 acres of land in Ohio County, West Virginia to Archibald Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e(Witnessed by John McKnight and David McWilliams) between Archibald Woods and Richard Yeates to ensure that Woods will convey 461 acres of land in Lincoln or Madison County, Kentucky to Yeates.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents (Witnessed by John McKnight and David McWilliams) between Archibald Woods and Richard Yeates to ensure that Yeates will convey 304 acres in Ohio County, to Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the collection of money owed to Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning William Croghan, a proposed treaty with Indians, and relations with the British.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning Indian threats to the frontier.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning a lawsuit and including a copy of a letter, 1793 March 27, from Thomas Duncan, Carlisle, Pa. to Messrs, Wallace and Kirkpatrick.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning money owed by Woods to Yeates.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the altering of a deed from Woods to Jane Yeates instead of to Richard Yeates.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning Cloyds' inability to sell his land in order to pay Woods for land bought from him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning money owed to Cloyd by Morris. Including letter from Archibald Woods to ? Dunlap concerning Woods' dissatisfaction with a horse he purchased from Dunlap.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eoncerning payment of money owed to Woods for flour and whiskey.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning money owed to Woods by Reed Lower.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning James Wood and militia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscussing the Transylvania Presbytery and concerning opening a store.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Woods' land in Kentucky and a possible move by Woods to Kentucky. Also mentions Richard Yeates.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas a description of life in Kentucky and discusses the split in the Transylvania Presbytery between the followers of Adam Rankin and the rest of the Presbyterians.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning provisions for the militia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning family news and religion.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning an execution against ? Wood and McConnell and other lawsuits.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComplaining that land in Kentucky bought from Woods is not located where Woods told him it was; questions quality of the land and the female slave. Includes note from Lewis Marshall, 1793 August 26, concerning location of the land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning land Nichols is to sell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Telling Woods the contract for the supply of the volunteer militia in Monongalia District has been given to ? Wells instead of Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnswering Yeates' complaints about land Woods sold him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo set up a company to sell land northwest of the Ohio River (i.e. the Northwest Territory).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning dispute between Woods and Richard Yeates over land and chastising Woods for his letter to his mother, Martha (Poage) Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns sending Woods money for frontier services.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning the militia and mentioning James Wood. Including account 1794 March 27.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning having Woods survey land so that the plats can be sent to Richmond for patents.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the location of land sold to Yeates by Woods and the disposition of lawsuits being handled by Woods for Yeates.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning his land dispute with Archibald Woods and warning about the Indians.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning land sold for William Croghan, possible war with England and Spain, and an embargo.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequesting a promised present in return for her having acknowledged her right of dower.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning money owed to Woods by Reed Lower?, and a lawsuit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Recommending William Martinas paymaster for the militia and saying that individuals are injured by not getting their money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning land warrants.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Requesting courses of survey. Includes, draft, Archibald Woods, to Henry Lee, expressing concern over Indian, British and Spanish affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning money owed by Chapline to Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Requesting Woods to tend to some legal business for Richard Yeates.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning negotiations with Spain over navigation of the Mississippi.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning money owed to Yeates by Woods and lawsuits.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo receive the interest on two loan office certificates.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning politics?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThat Brown will improve land by building cabins, in Northwest Territory.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor seven hundred dollars, a condition for purchase of a military warrant due Denniston and purchased by Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning the Whiskey Rebellion.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning the apprehension of David Bradford, William Sutherland, William McKinley, Robert Stephenson, John Moore, and James Marshall, participants in the Whiskey Rebellion. Questions whether Biggs should attend the session of the General Assembly.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Gives family news, mentions \"we are crowded with light horse men in our town that came in today,\" discusses religion.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents To appear as witnesses in the examination of William McKinley, one of the participants in the Whiskey Rebellion. Includes letter from Archibald Woods to McClure in response.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Saying the justices of the peace had decided not to examine the participants in the Whiskey Rebellion \"on considering the situation of this County and the temper of the people ...as we are of the opinion it would have answered no valuable purpose, and our authority it would evidently appeared to us would have been treated with contempt.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReminds him he is in a new place and under care of uncles. Remember Creator and avoid evil company.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning land Woods wishes to buy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Saying he has seen a petition against the taking of land west of the Ohio Northwest Territory. Brown has finished building the cabins for Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning sending Andy (Andrew Woods, Jr.) to Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShe is disappointed her uncle will not be coming for a visit. Regrets she has not been as religious as she ought to be.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents That Archibald and Elijah Woods of Ohio County, Virginia West Virginia would survey a tract of land containing 100,000 acres in Kanawha County, West Virginia and Wilson would sell it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning Wilson's selling of 100,000 acres of land in Kanawha County, West Virginia?.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants Woods to help his divide land and sell it so that he can move his mother to Kentucky.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking her uncle's decision on moving to Kentucky.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning his selling land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSaying she may purchase his land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Telling Woods he has sold Woods' land to Robert Young of Alexandria Virginia with the assistance of Henry? Lee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the selling of Woods' land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning lawsuits, and George Kelly.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning a petition to Congress and his expectation that Congress will open a land office on Northwest side of Ohio River.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Tells his uncle that Mr. Willson (Thomas Wilson) says there is no caveat entered at Richmond and Wilson has seen a number of men interested in purchasing land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning 60,000 acres of land. Mentions Henry? Lee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGiving family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAssigning as attorney for George Slaughter, Slaughter's title to six entries of land of 400 acres in Ohio County received by military land warrant to William Harris. Witnessed by Andrew Woods, Jr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents For part of the title to 604 acres of land in Mason County, West Virginia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning land in the Northwest Territory.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe location of 30,000 acres of land and a description of same.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning extending their concern in the lands in the Northwest Territory up to 300,000 acres.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWoods to share information about location of a salt spring in return for Ryerson purchasing about 5,000 acres of land around the spring in the Northwest Territory. Including memorandum of the approximate location of the salt spring.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor location of townships in the Northwest Territory.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor 21,000 acres of land in Ohio County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo divide Woods' part of the land he obtains from his agreement with Thomas Ryerson concerning the salt spring and that McCulloch and Woods will also divide the land surrounding another salt spring McCulloch has discovered.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerns Thomas Wilson, and the General Assembly. Tells Woods the act to establish a town at Wheeling, West Virginia passed, but the bill to divide Ohio County did not pass. Gives other legislative news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning a contract.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning their land deals in the Northwest Territory.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Lashley to lease Poage's land in return for clearing two acres.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking Woods to sell him his land in Kentucky if Woods is not going to live on it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Williams to lease land from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning money he is collecting for Woods, and Henry Lee; and land in Kanawha County, West Virginia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eQuestioning a land plat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRejecting Woods' offer for his land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the position of creeks in a stretch of land; and military reservations.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning his land purchases.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking Woods to attend to a legal dispute in return for one half the land in dispute if decided in Poage's favor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the military land bill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning his proposed route.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning military warrant land laws in Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo convey two thirds of all lands recovered from military land warrants originally issued to William Harris and assigned to George Slaughter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning land deals.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives her sister family news and discusses religion.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning military land warrants.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning family news and religion.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning family news and religion.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning land owed by Ross in the Northwest Territory and his explanation of a law pertaining to military land warrants.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Making a proposal for his land on the Ohio River. Includes account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending power of attorney to sell land claims.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning money; a trip to Richmond; the death of his son; and a proposed visit by William Wilson. Also concerns money paid ? McCleery; and lands of ? Symes which needs a title from Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSaying he has no land to sell and that the Congress lands sold at public sale in New York in which Hopkins was the nominal purchaser, probably now belong to William Duer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning lands in the Northwest Territory and Woods and Martin trying to be appointed to help survey the military lands.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning taxes on land in Harrison and Ohio County, West Virginia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning money owed by ? Wood.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTelling Woods that Benjamin Cooper has settled on land conveyed from Woods' mother to Yeates' daughter. Yeates is satisfied with his land and suggests Woods purchase land in Kentucky.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo survey and return plot and certificate for land in Ohio County. Witnessed by James Wilson and includes affidavit of William Trigg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives family news and mentions military land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffering to sell Woods his \"mill place.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Giving family news and telling Poage someone wishes to buy his land in Ohio County, West Virginia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns buying and selling land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning buying land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning buying land in Northwest Territory.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes water journey. Asks to have coat and horse sent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHoping that Woods con meet him in Morgantown.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives Woods an opinion he has gotten concerning patents.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents For 100,000 acres of land in Kanawha County, West Virginia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Asking the recipient to inquire for William Hunley and ask him about a bond executed by Thomas McGeorge.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the death of their mother.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning collection of money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the collection of money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the sale by Woods to Cloyd of land in the Northwest Territory.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning a legal dispute between ? Poage and an unidentified person over land title.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Telling Woods Thomas Wilson has not arrived back in Morgantown and concerning Wilson's candidacy for Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning Thomas Wilson's candidacy for Congress. Mentions Henry Lee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning Henry Lee's debts and the illness of Lee's wife Ann Hill (Carter) Lee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the conveyance of land in the Northwest Territory.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning money owed by Cloyd.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning money owed to Yeates.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor them to patent land in the Northwest Territory in co-partnership.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo guarantee that Woods would convey to Conill land in Northwest Territory originally owned in co-partnership with Absalom Martin.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo divide land they purchased in co-partnership in the Northwest Territory.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning Andrew Woods' business trip to Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends petitions by his son to Woods to be presented to the legislature. Wells is against the one for removing the seat of justice from Charleston. Lists what work has already been done there.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending a plat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequesting that Woods get land plats.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses business of General Assembly and family affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning money owed to Archibald Woods by Henry Lee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStating he will send more information on the mission to France.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eListing terms upon which he will sell land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning the lawsuit of Robert Poage v. Abraham Chapline, George Washington's declining to accept an appointment as a member of mission to France.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequesting a warrant for military land. Expresses concern over Indians to west.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor one mare, one still and one yoke of oxen.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGiving family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning an appointment Woods is requesting and the sale of land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning land in Kentucky they are interested in purchasing and selling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Asking Woods to put three plats into the land office.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking Woods to get a land warrant from the Treasury land office.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerns land business he is handling for Wilson, Mentions resolutions censuring Alien \u0026amp; Sedition Acts, petitions and the fact that the Court House stands at Wheeling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives family news and discusses business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Defending passage of the Alien and Sedition Acts and discussing the bankruptcy bill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning money he is collecting for various individuals. Asks Woods to forward land patents to him. Asks Woods if he will run for General Assembly again.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Watson to lease land in Ohio County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Ogden to lease twelve acres of land in Ohio County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOf decisions at a court held March Term 1799.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns building a house for Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo clean and fence twenty acres in the Territory in exchange for one hundred acres of land in Ohio County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning elections.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTelling Woods he is unable to pay him any money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Woods to sell to Moore and McClure 134 acres in the Northwest Territory.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Woods to sell 300 acres to Tallman in Northwest Territory.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequesting Woods' help in securing a place on the Council.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrdering Woods to return arms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discussing Randolph Academy. Gives family news and says Nehemiah? Creavens Cravens \"is crazy by this time.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe is unable to finish paying Woods for land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Asking him to come to Zac Sprigg's house to give depositions concerning a contested election for the General Assembly. Includes fragment, 1799 September 7, of a notice to Archibald Woods, Moses Shepherd, Zac Sprigg, George Moses and William Dement.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscussing the transfer of a note for money owed by Woods from Breckinridge to George Cooper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChapline is unable to attend the muster. Orders Woods to command in his place.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribing how survey is to be made out.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells Woods to make out certificate of survey to Henry Banks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscussing money and legal matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Orders Woods to order a court martial for Lieutenant Thomas Gray on charges made by Captain Jacob Wetzel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses vehement opposition to Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOn how to proceed with land business and military land warrants.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning land in Kentucky sold to Richard Yeates.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning Benjamin Biggs, session of legislature and family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking for money Woods owes him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning 2,000 acres of land bought by Faw from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAttempts to tend to his uncle's business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning resolutions passed by opposition members of Virginia General Assembly.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerns suing ? Payne for money owed Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLocation of Woods' warrants in the Northwest Territory.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgainst letter by committee of opposition members of General Assembly.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnnouncing Wilson's candidacy for the Virginia Senate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGiving family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Election returns for Monongalia County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the execution of a writ.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Low to lease the plantation (\"Greenfield\") on which Woods lives.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Cravens and Tallman to build a house for Chapline.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives terms on which land in Northwest Territory is sold.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the candidacy of John J. Jacobs and Archibald Woods for Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the candidacy of John J. Jacobs and Archibald Woods for Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMaking an offer for land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning a deed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning committee of Federalists and asking Federalists to vote.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSelling Woods a set of blacksmith's tools which are listed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Asking whether Henry? Lee ever surveyed the land Evans has laid a warrant on.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Asking Woods to give some money to George Poage and asking Woods if he is a candidate for Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Woods to sell 150 acres in the Northwest Territory to Eagleston.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning a lawsuit between them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequesting title papers for John Poage and asking Woods to use his influence in preventing the removal of the district court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Vouching for William Tate who wishes to buy land in Ohio County for an inn or tavern?.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanking Woods for his offer to sell land to Cloyd at a reduced price.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrying to find out when Woods will be going to the woods to survey.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Informing Woods that ? Duvall had saved Woods' land from being sold for taxes and giving family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGiving family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning a stolen horse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the claim of Jacob Beason to land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking Woods to pay taxes on McClenechan's land for him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCriticizing Woods' dealings with him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses receipts for wheat and asks to be sent flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDemanding payment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWanting to buy land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning military land warrants and Robert Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Black to put a shingle roof on Woods' barn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Woods to lease Johnson and Hamblin land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo take depositions in lawsuit of Robert Poage v. David Bradford in Virginia High Court of Chancery.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning a lawsuit he is handling for Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the location of land by military warrant.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning a court decision in High Court of Chancery in Woods? vs. Wilsonand Todd vs. executors of ? in Botetourt County Court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates he has not moved yet, but there is a wagon road across the mountains to Fincastle. Is sending money owed to Woods but can not send all of it. Gives family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Stating he will be going to Alexandria and Washington D.C. and will carry out business for Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTelling about his crops and expressing Federalist sentiments.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerns an injunction and money owed to Wilson. Included Polly Wilson, Morgantown, West Virginia to Ann (Poage) Woods, giving family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Requesting Ann (Poage) Woods' right of dower in land purchased from Woods by ? McNear.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequesting deeds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnnouncing his intention to move.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning David Yeates, a weaver.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning the deposition of Thomas Kenton in a land dispute and mentions Henry Lee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning a land dispute and the deposition of his mother Ann McGintry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes memorandum, undated, concerning procedure in the lawsuit. Also includes memorandum, 1797 December 6, of Archibald Woods, concerning Abraham Chapline, legal advice, 1797 December 12, of Bushrod Washington; cover sheet, 1801 July 22 of L. Burfoot, sending letter of Daniel Call; and copy (made by P. Tinsley) of decree, 1805 September 28, of the Virginia Superior Court of Chancery in the lawsuit of Robert Poage vs. Abraham Chaplaine and David Bradford.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning military land disputes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerns a lawsuit between ? McIntire and Archibald Woods and the debate in the General Assembly over the division of Kanawha County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the Land Office bill. Deposition, 1802, of Archibald Woods in a land dispute.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Woods to thirty-five acres to Hamblin and Witt. Hambler and Witt are to plant apple trees.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning money owed to Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Woods to lease ninety acres of land to Dean. Dean is to take care of orchard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning military land warrants. Asks if Whetsel Wetzel got his money \"for the Negro he sent down the River.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning Albert Gallatin and the Northwest Territory.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Woods to lease to Johnson twenty-nine acres of land. Johnson is to take care of the fruit trees.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo change an agreement concerning the delivery of flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the lawsuit of McIntire vs. Woodsin the Virginia High Court of Chancery.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning land and the appointment of a magistrate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the appointment of a magistrate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWoods owes money for a subscription to Universal Gazette, a newspaper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning money owed to Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning land in the Northwest Territory.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning land for Abraham Faw.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrdering him to order all commissioned officers to meet at Wheeling for muster and training.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCreain is interested in purchasing land from Woods and Bowyer would like to rent some land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning money owed to Woods by Chapline. Includes William Gelaspie, Station Camp, Sumner County, Tenn. to Abraham Chapline, concerning money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning ? Biggs' surveying.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the surveying of land in the Northwest Territory.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Asking Woods to let Mark Jacobs live on land owned by Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequesting Woods to sell his land and it he has done so, to remit payments in pot metal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDecides not to exchange land with Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas paid the tax on Woods' land to prevent sale for non-payment of taxes. Asks about worth of land he owns on Ohio River so he can sell or exchange it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGiving news about his mill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning deed to land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanking him for paying taxes on Woods' land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGiving a description of Countyside. Joseph Woods is keeping a store. Gives price of flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents For Okey to lease thirty acres of land adjoining Captina Creek.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the milling of flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning location of a salt spring and asking Woods to survey some land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffering to exchange some land with him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning a plot for David Hozack's land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning money owed to Woods for flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the location of a court house in Belmont, County, Ohio and land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Witt and Roberts to lease land in Belmont County, Ohio. Witt and Roberts are to preserve the orchard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning money owed Archibald Woods. Discusses the murder of an Indian trader.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequesting planks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWanting to lease land from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrdering him to order his battalion to report for training.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs sending his wife to pay Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning a survey order.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning her arrival and health and Jane ?.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning politics in Mississippi, French in New Orleans and price of goods in Natchez.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning the settlement of a debt between Spencer and Samuel Biddle.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentioning his poverty.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning military warrant land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSaying how much she is missed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Inquiring about military land located for ? Page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning the Ohio legislature and the location of the courthouse of Belmont County, Ohio, the necessity of building a road to it, ferries and the Miami Exporting Company. Bears notes in another hand.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses Richard Yeates' land and family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning a survey.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning title to land owned by ? Graham.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Telling Woods that Poage vs. Bradford \u0026amp; Chaplinecould not be tried in his district of the Virginia High Court of Chancery.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning a law suit and a possible exchange of land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the lawsuit of McIntire vs. Woodsin the Virginia High Court of Chancery. Gives his opinion of the Louisiana Purchase.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the building of a dam.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning land in Ohio County surveyed by Woods for her husband.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking if Woods has sold his land for him. If so, please remit \"one ton of small castings, and the remainder in twenty gallon kettles without legs, for the purpose of salt-making.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Saying he has sent Andrew Woods and an Indian trader up White River.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking Woods to come make a survey.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning money owed Woods by Joseph? Tomlingson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning disputed land in Kentucky.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Prittyman to lease land. Lease extended for another year.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning land disputes between Woods and Yeates.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor money received.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives his opinions of Methodists.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to exchange land with Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Cassat to pay Woods back for flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGiving family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the lawsuit of Poage v. Chapline.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning William Croghan and land belonging to Woods in Kentucky.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning Croghan's purchase of land owned by Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning death of Aggy Poage, other family news and election of Philip Doddridge.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning Philip Doddridge.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequesting flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOhio for Witt to rent land. Witt is to take care of the orchard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking to buy the land he lives on from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking Woods to forward a letter for him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor one moiety (half) of the first installment \u0026amp; surveying expenses for land in Northwest Territory offered for sale at Steubenville.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives family news, discusses Philip Doddridge and land speculation in Northwest Territory; and the \"conversion\" of the Presbyterian minister, William Wilson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo convey land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequesting flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning Philip Doddridge, the lawsuit of John McIntire vs. Wood,and Woods vs. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning a deed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the location of a road.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter probably intended for Archibald Woods. Concerning the sale of land for taxes, the lawsuit of John Macker vs. Lewis Cragg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning their land dispute.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffering to sell him burr mill stones.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThat Edward Coats' son, William will become an apprentice to Hoover, a saddlemaker.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo split land in Kentucky if Pogue is successful in proving claim.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrdering flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning a lawsuit involving ? Fulton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning Betsy Woods and family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond of title to promise to convey 240 acres to the Ramseys.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the visit of Woods' daughter, a proposed trip to Augusta, and the possibility of Wilson running for Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas paid taxes owed on Woods' Kentucky land. Is interested in selling or exchanging 1200 acres of land on or near the Ohio River.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Pergrin to lease 17 acres of land from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning a note for money due Robert Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Reed and Edwards to lease a house and garden.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo convey to Nehemiah Cravens 300 acres of land in Ohio.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells of the birth of a daughter. \"The election is over \u0026amp; I am easy--when vice prevails and wicked men bear sway the post of honour is a private station;...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Woods to sell 250 acres of land to Mothral and Mantooth.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrdering flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrdering flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffering land for sale.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning a lawsuit involving land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Deafabough to run a grist mill for Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning lawsuit of Woods v. William Lewisand McIntyre v. Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking about Archibald Woods' health.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequesting the health of his daughter and the lawsuit of McIntyre v. Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking Woods to sell a slave for him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the lawsuit of Woods v. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning disputed land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Steenrod to sell one half of a tract of land containing one hundred and eighty acres.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Ingledue to run a grist mill for Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses fever. Tells Woods one of deeds he has from him has no witness.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells his uncle he has moved.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning a land dispute.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the lawsuits of McIntyre v. Woods and Woods v. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking Woods to pay him for surveying.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning taking wheat to his mill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor McConnell to run a grist mill for Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Woods to deliver flour to the McClures.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThat Patterson Ingledue's death was due to accident by the falling of a tree.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo settle the estate of Patterson Ingledue.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Swiney to rent eighteen acres from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor land in Belmont County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas bought wheat for Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods to sell to his nephew his surveyor's compass.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning land Woods wants to purchase. Is concerned about his land in Ohio County, West Virginia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Black to rent twenty-six acres from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Witt to rent land from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor McConnell and Dean to rent ninety acres of land from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the sale of land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells Woods the surveys he is asking about can not be found.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequesting flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking about mill wheels.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Black to build a house. Lists tasks Black is to perform.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor a temporary assignment of dower.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the delivery of mill wheels.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Feay to sell one hundred acres of land to Milligan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoney owed for subscription to United States Gazette.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill try to aid Woods in the capture of a runaway slave.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the lawsuits of Poage v. Chapline \u0026amp; Bradford.Asks Call to represent Poage in the Court of Appeals.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning land owned by Crogan in Ohio County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking Woods to collect a debt from Caleb Reeves.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning an injunction.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrying to settle Woods v. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the location of a road.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the lawsuit Woods v. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the lawsuit, Woods v. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning land belonging to George Pepperly and the lawsuit Woods v. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Edmonds to lease twenty-nine acres from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSaying Richard Parriott wishes to buy McClandhan's land. Will trade a slave family for it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning Woods v. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning Humphrey Marshall; and Woods v. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Woods to deliver flour to the McClures.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning an offer to settle McIntire v. Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning land; and also slaves which had belonged to Harman Blennerhassett.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning Woods v. Lewis. Includes Patsey Houston, Natural Bridge, Virginia, to Archibald Woods, concerning a trip to see sister Polly McClung.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Wants him to accompany Betsy to see Polly McClung.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning Woods vs. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgreeing to defend him in the lawsuit of McIntire v. Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking Sheffey to take depositions in Woods v. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor a still.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning the purchase of land and slaves from William McClandhan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCarpenter is migrating to West. Will leave room in his wagon for Mathew Quick if Quick is interested. Asks Woods to give message.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the decision in the lawsuit of Woods v. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffering to sell land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning an appeal of the decision in Woods v. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning encumbrances upon the property of William Chapline.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning the route of the United States Road to Wheeling, West Virginia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents For an attachment against the estate of Moses Thompson. Includes plat, n.d., of land owned by John Lee and Archibald Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor the conveyance of land from William Chapline to Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrders Woods to order companies to Wheeling for training.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods to designate his military land so Bay can pay taxes on it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells of birth of George Washington Wilson, sickness of many and death of Hezekiah Reader from fever. Wants sister to write and come to see her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Apology for not having written him concerning the decision in Woods v. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor the conveyance of 331 1/2 acres of land in Ohio County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffering to deal for land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSaying they will not pay an order for grinding wheat at Woods' mill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStating he will buy land from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecounts his side of Woods v. Lewis and asks Blackburn to be his lawyer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Giving news about influenza in Lexington, Kentucky and discussing a land dispute. Alexander Mitchel to Thomas Dickerson, near Short Creek, Ohio County, West Virginia asking him if he saw Thomas Kennady in 1776 concerning land improvements.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSaying he has paid the tax due on Woods' land. People in Western part of state want to perpetuate seat of government at Chillicothe.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sending a deed and asking his opinion of the value of other land,\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEdmonds is to take particular care of fruit trees.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking Woods to serve as executor in his plan to settle the estate of George Dement and to effect a settlement between the heirs of Dement and the heirs of Ignatious Sirums.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sending rent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Stopped sale of Woods' land for taxes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning land bought by Samuel Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods if he has made up his mind about a bargain.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Also includes a memorandum of Archibald Woods concerning power of attorney.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells Woods to send down flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns a missing arms shipment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStill interested in Woods' land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOkey is concerned about Woods' lawsuit against Timmons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells Woods he has been denied change of venue in Woods v. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Asks Woods to pay taxes on land he William Croghan owns. Wants to know about John? McIntire who purchased George Rogers Clark's right to land on Ohio.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Desiring to buy land from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrders Woods to order his battalion to Wheeling for training.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEvans is concerned about a land claim he has.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants Woods to report on his land to him, since Hill desires to settle on it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents It is the opinion of several people that Woods' flour is unfit for market. \"Mr. Miller states that all the flour in Charlestown, that was made before September is sour and unfit for market.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas asked for continuance in Woods v. Lewis. Gives Blackburn other directions in handling the case.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Including a memorandum of agreement (witnessed by C. Hammond and George Knox).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffers Negro slaves to Woods in exchange for land. Describes the slave families.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHough has checked Woods' land for taxes due.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Moore if he knows about location of U.S. road. Wants to be appointed a commissioner to lay road out in Ohio.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAssures Woods his offer of slaves will not injure Woods' claim in Woods v. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrders Woods to draft 46 men.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas no Negroes to sell. Wants Woods to survey some land for him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn compliance with order, has militia company together.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to meet with Woods to buy land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Offers to settle money owed him in wheat. Includes Archibald Woods to George Hancock, concerning slaves Hancock wishes to sell. Woods discusses prices.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn application was made to change venue in Woods v. Lewis. It failed. Has heard of no application since. Johnson had small pox. Cannot issue subpoena for witness.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrders flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives information and advice on Woods v. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEdmonds is to take particular care of the fruit trees and orchard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Asks what Woods wants him to do in a lawsuit involving land. \"We are advised by William McKinley that he has been pressed into the electioneering campaign--the conduct of Gen'l J. G. I--in this respect must be as bad as an English press gang--poor MC is to be pitied.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sorry to hear her sister has been unwell, brother Billy's wife has consumption. \"Nancy Wilson has two sons. I think she breeds well...I was surprised when Mr. hood informed me that Brother Bob was with you. I should be very glad to see him provided he could be sober and rational.\" Includes Polly Wilson to Woods girls.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrdering Woods to order his Battalion to Wheeling for training.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Undertook to get paper needed in Woods v. Lewis from Sweet Springs. Found he had to go on to Munroe Monroe C.H. Papers not ready. Clerk issued order that he would send papers. Case was docketed in Rockbridge. Subpoena issued for Patrick.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffers to locate military land for Nicholas' warrant.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants the patents for the 17,000 acre survey belonging to the partnership, so he can inquire about taxes due on it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSickness prevented sending deeds. Asks for money Woods owes him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Introduces Noah Zane. Zane is the bearer of remonstrances counteracting remonstrances from Pennsylvania on the subject of the National road. Describes route the commissioners laid out. Hopes that route will be kept.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to borrow money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sent receipts which Woods has failed to get. Asks Woods to take \"best matters\" action. Wishes Woods not to be uneasy about the money he owes Woods. Expects to make a payment this fall.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Brother Archibald \u0026amp; myself having made an alteration in our agreement respecting this place on which I live, it is necessary our article in your hands should be destroyed...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccording to list of military claims, there is none due Andrew Robinson. Thanks Woods for paying taxes on his land Ohio County. Asks Woods to continue until land can be sold and try to find purchaser.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Woods v. Lewis will probably be tried in September. Papers have not yet arrived.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents She is pregnant. Had expected a visit this summer. Includes Polly Wilson to Eliza and Polly Woods. Wants them to write.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Defends his treatment of Woods' son, Alpheus in school. \"If Franklin (Woods' other son) to exculpate himself, has represented to you that I did not pay the same attention to him, that I did to others, I assure you that he wronged me.\" Assures Woods he will do all in his power for his improvement. Lists subjects he will be offering.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sends Franklin and Alpheus Woods home. Defends Thomas Glisson as a teacher.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas omitted entering the land. Lists entries.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrders Woods to order his battalion to Wheeling for training.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas sent deed. Please remit money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Woods v. Lewis has been continued until April. General Breckenridge and Allen Taylor did not attend the exposition of General Preston. Fears the loss of Sheffey at next term.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThere has been a continuance in Woods v. Lewis. Afraid he can not attend the trial in the spring due to serving in Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis has obtained a postponement in Woods v. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of Betsy Poage. Summarizes national politics and rumors of Europe.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Woods v. Lewis is continued. Injunction has been granted. Encloses subpoena.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has never heard from Woods about his claims for land in Woods' County. William Oldham will handle it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffers Negro slaves for sale, Easther, Harry \u0026amp; Nancy as well as a \"lad\"; and a \"girl,\" 7 years old. Describes their abilities.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sends commission. \"I never wished to hold an office that I was not thought worthy of, if you thought me incapable of discharging my duty or unworthy of promotion I will ask you why did you not communicate your objection to me before the Court Marshall martial.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Asks one of them to pay taxes on Archibald Woods' land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Gives directions in taking General Breckinridge's deposition. Recounts proposals from George Hancock. Proposes his grounds for a settlement.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives his price for a slave, Jacob.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes receipt for Zac. Sprigg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBirth of Louisa Ann. \"Mrs. Kerns the ladys wedding you was at when you was here shews the fruits of her marriage verry plain.\" Includes Polly Wilson to Woods girls. Invites them for a visit. \"Betsy you cannot get anybody to have you where you are known.\" Lists recent weddings.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIf Woods can come to his (Thomas Warman) mothers he will take five dollars less. He cannot come to Woods\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnlow is to clear land, repair a cabin, build a stable and repair fences.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe owns no land in US Military District, north of the Scioto. A Capt. John Brown did own a quarter township, but suspects it has been sold. He owns 8 or ten thousand acres in tracts of 1000 acres which he would sell. Describes one tract. Price is three dollars per acre but would accept \"two or three young negro men at valuation in part payment.\" Two \u0026amp; half dollars per acre for other tracts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas sent deed to Mr. Chambers of Kentucky. Requests Woods to rent a plantation for him. Pay taxes due on it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends information on the murder and names of the children of D. Bradford.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSince he has resolved to leave Morgantown, he wants Woods to remit money. \"There is not I believe any part of the civilized world where education is thought so little of as this place.\" Asks questions about the Wheeling area. Can produce testimonies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSold Noah Linsly interest in Capteen bottom.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOwns a quarter section of military land. Gives terms and location.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBusiness with Woods' son, Thomas. Asks for more time.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends wheat and cotton Woods requested. Don't send corn or meal. Do send bran.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill sell lands at Fishing Creek to Woods' neighbor for cash if offer is high enough.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoesn't understand why he didn't receive all the money due him from Woods. Has been sick.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports on various schools in his County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDetailed description of how it is to be built.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill send record of Woods v. Lewis(300 pages) when Woods remits fee of forty-five dollars.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas purchased a farm 3 miles from Morgantown. \"The people in my neighborhood are perfectly indifferent about the education of their children so that I cannot expect to derive anything from tuition among them.\" Would come to Wheeling if three hundred dollars could be procured. If not, will open school at his farm. Pledges to be attentive to Franklin Woods (Woods' son.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives Woods advice on how to recover costs from John McIntire. Will attend Woods v. Lewis at Rockbridge Superior Court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe two young men who contracted with Shepherd for flour have been at all mills and cannot get flour. Will have to give you the price you ask.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSalutation is \"Dear Andrew.\" Wishes him to write respecting the receipts for costs in the suit with the Wilson's and Harbison's bond. \"As I of late feel my constitution decline, my wish is as far as possible to draw my concerns to a close. Ask George] Hancock to have business in Botetourt with Wilson's settled.\" \"have not got my business with Lewis finally settled as yet...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresented receipts to ? Wilson. He would not refund the money. Left receipts and letter with George Hancock. \"I start in a few days for Kentucky with my little family \u0026amp; small portion of this world's goods--my wife Elenor has been in a bad state of health since early spring. My mother \u0026amp; brother Andrew also are in bad health as usual. Write if you receive this letter. Address letter to Lincoln County near Stanford Kentucky.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLists officers elected by company.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Offers to sell stills\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to meet him in Staunton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLists terms on which he will settle with Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces ? McKnight who claims land in Ohio County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTerms upon which he will sell his farm, mill, dwelling house and distillery.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTerms on which Josiah Dillon will pay Bank of Marietta.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTerms upon which the directors will accept payment of Dillon's debt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWoods will take up Dillon's note on Bank of Marietta. Dillon will convey house and lot to Woods. Dillon will convey residue of property to George Paull.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas offered for Congress. Chancellor made decree in Woods v. Lewis. Decree is agreeable to last verdict.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eQuestioning whether a judgment against Josiah Dillon in federal court is a lien against property he has bought from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Poage to collect money due in execution of decree in Woods v. Lewis. Gives Poage directions about collecting it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntends to get money to Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants McClandhan to collect money due on execution against William Lewis. Includes Archibald Woods to James Breckinridge.Woods blames Breckenridge for not paying over money owed him by William Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Hughes received fee who will handle Woods' business with Bell. Pogue obtained judgment for 7,000 dollars against ? Brown. Gives family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to know if ? Hughes brought suit against Benjamin Bell for him. It not, will employ Alexander Marshall next.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes college at Canonsburgh.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants all papers pertaining to lease of a piece of property sent to him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas purchased property of John Thompson. Woods is at liberty to make use of his house after expiration of the lease.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests pay for services as adjutant in 4th Regiment of Virginia militia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecounts his difficulty in obtaining money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas had no further account from Staunton. \"I had expected to see Genll Paull present my compliments to ? and tell him to be so good as to procure a copy of your Constitution on Regulations of your Library and forward to me as soon as possible as I am to report on that subject for our town is establishing a library.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses a decree against William Lewis. Clerk has failed to certify when the injunction was granted.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Cannot be at election in Ohio County, West Virginia Hopes his opponent will not exceed him in that County more than 30 votes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants ? Woods (son of Archibald Woods) to come next week if he is coming to live with him. Will leave terms up to McLure.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBrown wants to rent house. Wants a sign and four beds and complains of rent being too high.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Paull had held deed of trust on two lots in St. Clairsville, Ohio for money owed Bank of Marietta by Dillon. Paull is deeding property to Woods to discharge the deed of trust. Edward Bryson. Includes affidavit of William Farris, Junior.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHorse bought by White or his brother in St. Clairsville, Ohio stands on lot bought by Woods from Josiah Dillon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShall be engaged at Judge Lockwood fitting out a boat. Mortgage must be recorded.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods to survey land to divide farm between Chapline and Evans.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis has deposited money with General James Breckinridge for Woods' claim. ? Walker previous to going to Kentucky left memo respecting Woods' suit with Wilson. No bill was filed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eResults of election between William McKinley and Wilson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas not heard from lawyers concerning Woods vs. Lewis. Thomas Wilson is elected to Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLists tasks and prices.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns the discharge of the deed of trust by Paull and the validity of Woods' title to Dillon's property.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks if copy of decree in Woods v. Lewis has been forwarded.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNoah? Linsly has decided against Woods and Paull concerning the discharge of the deed of trust by Paull selling Dillon's lots to Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTransmits payment to discharge note.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the price of a hopperboy for a flour mill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApologizes for delay. Called away by death of a friend in Baltimore. Has sent copy of decree to clerk of Monroe so he can issue execution.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants James Paull to send him a pair of pigs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends decree in Woods v. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIssued against property of Amos Shearman and Joseph Ferroi in the lawsuit of Matthew Kerr v. Ferroi.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppoints Woods president of a court-martial to try James G. Laidley for disorderly behaviour and disobedience of orders at the 113th Regiment. \"Also for conspiring with his subaltern officers previous to said muster to be disorderly on the day of said muster.\" Includes Benjamin Biggs, certifying he did employ John Finney to summons the officers to attend the trial of Laidley.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Requests Erwin pay forty-two dollars to ? Evans for license to rise hopperboy at Woods' mill. \"The mill stands on Wheat's run a branch of Wheeling Creeke in Ohio County...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sends bill of complaint for Woods to answer in \u003cemph render=\"italic\"\u003eWilson's Executors v. Woods.\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInstructed by Lieutenant Governor \"to inform you that commissions cannot issue...until it shall be specified...what vacancies they are to fill; or if for a new company that also should be specified.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by George William Smith, Lieutenant Governor and Jno W. Pleasants. Includes Benjamin Biggs attesting that Andrew Howlett had taken oath as captain.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Needs oats from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJoseph Cloyd's wife and daughter died. Houston's \"son Andrew got a cut on his knee last winter which had nearly taken his life.\" Gives other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning Woods vs. Lewis and Wilson's heirs vs. Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has made an alteration in the promissory note Woods sent for him to sign. Includes of John Anderson, undated., to Archibald Woods, Ohio County, West Virginia Robert Anderson is not willing that John Anderson should quit his work before harvest so Woods can expect them July 15.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrders Woods to order regiment to Wheeling for muster.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas collected 792 dollars in execution granted in Woods v. Lewis. Marshall has taken all the personal property of William Lewis. Let him know how to transmit money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Woods to lease the stone house and stable to be built. Describes how stable is to be constructed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSent articles written for.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends sympathy for death of Archibald Woods' son. Unable to attend funeral.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePleased with executive appointment of a judge for our circuit. Try to block appointment of ? Jackson by legislature. Thinks Congressional session will be long and boisterous. His reception in Woods' County has made impressions on his mind.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMeix agrees to build a barn for Evans. Description of how it is to be built.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffers land for sale adjoining land owned by Woods at the mouth of Capteen Creek.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotifies Woods that a note of Michael Cresap, endorsed by Woods is due and unpaid.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eZebu Warner is indebted to Woods for rent. Gives Griffith options on how to handle the collection. Includes Archibald Woods to Zebu Warner. Concerns rent owed to Woods. See Folder 656 for documents of 1811 October 8.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLaments loss of Woods' son. Not able to make any statement with respect to Woods' account with George Poage without assistance of Woods' papers. Includes receipt from J. Russle ? to David Banes? for wheat to the account of Archibald] Woods.Includes fragment of an account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIf Woods has made purchase of the Jughandle Mills, write him and he will send Woods a draft of his proportion of the half.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpoke to R. ? Thompsonwho is considered one of the best house-carpenters here respecting the undertaking of your house. The Republican ticket succeeded in all three members with a majority of two to three hundred votes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has learned by George Paull that Mr. Lewis has sold his land. Informed a proposition is made by Mr. Lewis to pay to William Poageof Augusta for Woods. Thanks McClandhan for his friendly aid in having the business brought to a close. Speculates on other terms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerns taxes on land in Ohio County owned by Cloyd family and by Matthew Houston.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants Woods to make him some flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks that he look for patents for George and Isaac Kelly.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Asks Woods to tell him how to go about military patents. Has visited the President and also attended the House of Madam. At next interview with President intends to mention the Road. Many petitioners praying to be relieved from injuries sustained under the nonimportation law. Affair of the Chesapeake settled. Determined representation for the states. The \"Harriet\"; sails in a few days with messengers to England and France. Mr. Taylor son of John Taylor goes to England and Mr. Biddle son of Clement Biddle goes to France. \"it is hard to say what course our great men will take. I believe...leaders know not what to do. Not do I know who is to be the leader. I believe in Caucus it was determined to elect Henry Clay, speaker and they did elect him.\" Describes Clay.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas about thirty-five feet of pipes now by him and expects to set another kiln next week when he expects to have Woods' in it. Wants to know what other kind, of ware Woods would wish to be sent along with them. \"Here let me remark that Mr. Wales opinion of stone ware pipes is higher than ever \u0026amp; he regrets that the town of Steubensville does not use them instead of wood.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo assign and transfer to Archibald Woods twenty shares in Bank of Steubenville.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives his recollection of a transaction between himself and John McClure. Mr. Reed's young daughter died. Have searched for cloth.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApologizes for being so long, in making his returns because he couldn't understand it. Includes Andrew Howlett to Archibal] Woods, 1811 December 30. Has sent returns by Moses Chapline.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns settling Woods v. Lewis. \"Beware of being taken in as all those people are Great Sharpers. Beware of going in any barter or bargain with them. If possible they will try to pawn some old or good for nothing Negroes on you, or some other old stuff or bad bonds.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Received four hundred dollars from William Lewis. Taken a bond on Burwell. Not knowing the amount of the Execution nor Credits, could not go into a final settlement. Can have it credited to execution by writing clerk of Monroe or attorney.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Ann Woods for sending Patty up. Glad to hear of Betsy's safe delivery. \"if I live as long as the first week in May and no accident happens I expect to have an addition to my family, already too large, but when we have them we are sorry for to part with them.\" Misses her husband who is in Congress. Hope he returns in March, but if they declare war he may be detained a month or two longer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresented draft to Sheffey. Mentioned \"the establishment of the Road to his Majesty but have no answer to the point.\" Discusses increase in military establishment. Bills on Navy laid on table to make room for land force. Wilson voted no to raising 25,000 soldiers. Asks what the people think. Doubts leaders. Thinks war will ensue.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas received draft to settle Woods v. Lewis. Has to be sent back to William Poage to obtain proper endorsement. \"We hear of nothing here but war...\" Lists bills concerning raising troops. President will not act on the U.S. Road, saying there is no money to expend.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs making enquiries about a 3000 acre tract of military land in Ohio County. Asks if land has been sold for taxes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Evans to sell his farm to Eoff. Evans is also to convey his interest in the ferries across the Ohio River and across Wheeling Creek.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrescribing the uniform of the Virginia militia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses patent to Woods. Asks for recommendations for officers in \"our (to be made Army)\". Rage for war has subsided. Looks for proposition to repeal non-importation law. Houses passes bill to repair old frigates. Mentions William Branch Giles.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould survey his land but had to attend Superior Court at Wheeling. Makes proposal for 200 to 250 acres. Offer is eight gallons good whiskey and one dollar per acre. He offers flour. Draws plat to explain offer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePerson who delivers letter is authorized to sell land for General James Allen and Col. David Allen. Discusses past dispute with Woods over land in Kentucky he bought from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBuilding a sawmill. Thinks Mallory should have house he is renting taken from him. Doesn't know anyone else to rent it to. Benjamin Ruggles wants Paull to go in with him and others on laying out a town, (Woodsfield?)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas heard rumors that political enemies may try to have election for clerk set aside if they lose. Suggests that Robert Woods as eldest magistrate to require sheriff to summons all magistrates to elect a clerk for County court in place of Moses Chapline, deceased. Suggests form to use.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns Woods v. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas received Woods recommendations for commissions as officers. Trouble raising money. Considered salt tax. \"The 'Constitution' has returned ten days \u0026amp; no report of anything from England and France.\" Sheffey has paid no money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoesn't have time to consider offer for land. Prefers bank stock to land. Prefers cash to bank stock. If others sell out, he does not wish to be backward. Does not think Archibald Woods' offer for his interest in Botetourt includes what he will receive from Elijah Woods. Wants Brother James Woods to appoint attorney to settle price of land Robert Woods is to have from Joseph Woods and make a deed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses British spy, John Henry. \"It is not yet determined who is to be next President. DeWitt Clinton is spoken of.\" April elections will express public mind.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses land owned by David and James Cloyd and Matthew Houston in Ohio County. In Woods v. Lewis. Lewis has sold land to ? Burwell. Lewis has paid $7,000 to William Poage. James Greenlee married Miss ? Paxton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDefends his handling of Woods business in the suit of Woods v. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells Woods he can expect an embargo. Asks him to let ? Shepherd and all friends know.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLists officers to be commissioned. Has enclosed documents \"for the information of the people.\" Forwarded report on subject of U.S. Road. Doesn't expect anything to be done concerning road west of Monongahela. Not at liberty to say more about embargo. Received no more money from Sheffey.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas not gotten a person to go see Windle for purpose of making a purchase. Has not gotten survey made of Capteena land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending John McLure to collect $7,000 left by William Lewis. has written clerk of Monroe County to stay execution until November.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRobert Woods (uncle) wishes to purchase 200 acres of land from him. Price is $1,600. Has written father to give Archibald Woods a power of attorney. Owes Robert Woods. In addition owes $3,000-4,000 in Kentucky.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks to be recommended to be appointed a major in army to be raised in Ohio.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSheffey does not find it convenient to give a settlement at this time.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks that bearer be paid thirty-nine dollars.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas seven thousand dollars as part of the execution against William Lewis in Woods v. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds to enter quarters of land?. Includes document of Archibald Woods. Asking that volunteers for the army be encouraged. Tells what pay and rations soldiers will receive.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas seen Battial Harrison who has the Virginia military land warrants. Will make some proposition. James Paull has gone to Richmond. Would rather deal with Paull.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces Henry Greene who wishes to obtain advice respecting the validity of a claim of land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds brick to mend a hearth. Asks for late newspapers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eResigning his office in the Wheeling Light Infantry. Woods has written two names on the letter as possible replacements for Pannill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports on the measurement of lumber. Does not like quality of the boards.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes to know if Woods intends to let him have Mr. Ramsey's place.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePut advertisement in paper for sale of town lots and sent notices.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAt the first muster of the Wheeling Light Infantry, ensign of the company made known his intention to decline serving in the company in the capacity of an officer longer than five years from the date of his commissions. Company elected a replacement, John Richardson and recommended him to be appointed. Includes Archibald Woods, listing possible officers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHad sent commission to Jno Richardson to be ensign in Wheeling Light Infantry. Since Richardson has been accused in affidavit by ? Zane of saying he would not interfere if slaves in eastern part of state rose up and murdered their masters, he should return his commission.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Recommends Mr. Ross to repair public arms. Woods has written on the letter: William Ross at Frederick Town on Monongala River, Washington County, Pennsylvania\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosed will gives the course of the war. Woods' son, Thomas, stayed with him. Thinks it's high time for Congress to adjourn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStill wants $1600 for the land he is offering to Robert Woods. News about Andrew Woods, Robert Woods, and John M. Walker.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to rent horse pasture.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells Woods to have the public arms repaired.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnswer to a letter from Sheffey concerning Woods' manner of collecting money due him in Woods v. Lewis. Includes earlier draft of above. .\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses copy of Daniel Sheffey's statement which Woods thinks is incorrect. Tries to understand the statement. Thinks majority of people are opposed to war. Cannot raise troops, as commander of 4th Regiment, Virginia militia. Has on company volunteers, one company drafted. Wife had large son, William. Nearly cost her her life.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWhiskey Woods has sold him is indifferent. Discusses salt works. Cannot hire or sell slave because he has a sore leg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCannot accept price Caldwell proposes for land. Gives his offer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrders Woods to order his regiment to Wheeling for training.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable to raise money owed to Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Woods for paying taxes for him. Sends money by son, John Croghan. Mentions George Croghan. Will consider exchanging land with Woods after he gets necessary information.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Asks questions concerning impressment of camp kettles, axes, and wagons. \"The troops from this Regiment are to meet at this place on Tuesday next and will proceed in boats to the place of Destination, on Wednesday if possible, say Thursday at farthest. I shall be happy to meet and accompany the troop from your Regiment.\" Late orders authorize the Col. commanding to provide for the transportation of the baggage. \"My opinion is that wagons should be procured in each regiment, they can be sent by water to point pleasant, the horses by land, the camp kettles so far as we may stand in need will be taken from Mr. Dutty... Keel Boats going to Kenhawn for salt can be procured if you can engage but I have as yet engaged by one, three will be necessary.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnderstands Woods' men are to meet this day at Wheeling. Sends Capt. Russel to receive from information as to boats for the transportation of the troops and also as to provisions. \"Say five days Rations of bread and salt pork of Bacon, ready cooked, my wish being to go on Day and Night if possible until we arrive at Point Pleasant.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo raise supplies for families of soldiers. Includes minutes of a meeting of citizens of Richmond, Manchester and their vicinities held at the Capitol. Resolved that name of association be \"The Society for promoting the success of the War against Great Britain.\" Lists duties of the association, including the appointing of a standing committee in each town and County.... 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents To Capt. Lewis Bonnet to impress a keel boat. Includes affidavit of John McLure, William Irwin, and John Feay, that the value of the service of the keel boat is $50.00. Includes, Archibald Woods, certifying above. Includes warrant from Archibald Woods, to Benjamin Jefferies, to impress a keel boat. Includes affidavit of John McLure that the value of the service of the keel boat is $50.00.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotifying Woods that a note endorsed by him for Morgan Jones is due and unpaid.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas received, in the absence of the Governor, Woods' letter, asking to have made at Wheeling, arms for a troop.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill attend court martial and pay his fine if it's proved he should have gone when called.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill leave home in a week for Washington. Should be glad to hear result of your election for electors. Expects peace ticket to have a large majority in his County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTries to make arrangement with Woods concerning stoneware and earthenware. Unable to get salt he needed for his manufacture.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProposes to start a newspaper with the press to be in Wheeling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMadison ticket had a majority of 92. Stephen Van Rensselaer has met with a defeat. Has been informed that Return Jonathan Meigs has been insulted by the common soldiers and almost afraid of times at times to leave his quarters lest he might meet with insults.\" \"I am anxious to hear if peace is expected or if we must go on in this destructive war. If it is to continue God help the nation for in many places, the people are ready almost to cut other throats.\" Cites examples. Will write Daniel Sheffey for account with William Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill sell land for $12,000.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThinks militia are expensive and ruinous. Thinks they can provide little real service \"as well might you put unbroken Horses to a Wagon--they possess the strength \u0026amp; spirit--but they will not pull together.\" sees no prospect of speedy termination of the war. \"the Administration which makes War does rarely make peace.\" Discusses War Hawks. Anxious to hear about Virginians in Western Army. Will present statement to Daniel Sheffey.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns Cloyd military lands in Ohio County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives directions for morning and evening parades.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives family news and news of household activities.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWoods should rent to ? Hollister. Terms are too high for Okey.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas spoken to General S. Smith about lands in Wheeling. Land is owned by James A. Buchanan of Baltimore. \"No doubt the Papers give you an account how our Generals in the North have managed their campaigns . Was ever a Nation cursed with such officers.\" Secretary of Navy has resigned. Gives makeup of regiments and number. Thinks too many. \"We attempt more than we can do well.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns politics in Ohio.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends statement concerning execution in Woods v. Lewis. Asks Hamilton to try to see execution and aid him in obtaining his money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTransmitting advice of council that any artillery companies who are furnished with gun carriages may build sheds to protect them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents For Woods to rent land (including orchard) to Cunningham.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas received Woods' letter. Lands on Wheeling Creek belong to heirs of his father. If Woods will make proposition, Buchanan will submit it to the heirs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions Buchanan attitude toward selling land. Has received no news from James Winchester concerning River Raisin defeat. Disagrees with conduct of the war....\"but you and I have it not in our power to regulate these things; but with the people we should speak a language which should be heard even? in the recesses of the palace.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Woods to rent land to the Varneys. Woods is to supply livestock and utensils.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods to suspend collection of fine against him because his son failed to attend regimental court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns Woods v. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"You may expect something like an Embargo before we rise.\" Expects tax bills to go up. Has put letter before Secretary of War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo be partners in purchasing flour for export to New Orleans or elsewhere.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApparently, two commissions have been served to same person. Woods describes the two men.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Woods for saying he will tend to paying the taxes on his land. Since Woods title to land in Kentucky is disputed, he does not want to exchange.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Barnett to build a log house. Gives details on how house is to be built.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePromise to give possession of a house and lot.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest to let John D. seaman have flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds lime to finish house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo sell Barrit land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerns whiskey.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas concluded a bargain with William Sharpless for house and lot. Troops have mounted. Col. Perkins has resigned. Paull expects to be colonel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns opening a road from Woodsfield to Marietta, Ohio.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Making arrangements to sell property to William Sharpless in event he does not return from war. Intends to go into mercantile business. Have drawn clothing for 27th Regiment and tomorrow start for upper Sandusky and the Lower Sandusky.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes affidavit of Josiah M. Smith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTroops are getting ready to march.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes difficulties in provisioning troops.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWoods' letter apparently miscarried. Must prepare for a campaign in September.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns payments for barrels of flour?.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLists repairs (and cost) to muskets and certifies that Adam Keller did the work.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSettling of accounts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrying to locate Betsy and arrange for her to be sent home.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods to make a survey.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrders Woods to order troops for muster.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns selling a house and lot to Sharpless.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThinks Woods' son, Franklin, can get an appointment in militia. Thinks serving will be good for him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns sale of house and land to a Mr. Mallory.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Franklin Woods arrives. Gen. William Henry Harrison appointed him a third lieutenant. Paull gives his philosophy about serving in the army. Gives instructions about selling house and lot to Sharpless.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSorry to hear of ill health of Mrs. Paull. Surprised to hear that Franklin had enlisted. Discusses war. \"This war of glory or glorious war-which appears to be attended with every calamity defeat and disaster that ever in any shape befell any country ancient or modern-how is it? Are nations punished in proportion to their demerits?...I never once for a moment supposed that the contemptible province of Upper Canada peopled by semibarbarians could have held the United States at bay for more than a year-and even make inroads upon us--\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends forty-one guns and thirty six cartridge boxes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCharges that Roberts tried to avoid danger withdrew himself from Tyamochta and allowed the baggage of his company to be lost; let tobacco, coffee and chocolate be traded for sale and let other baggage be left and lost; said men did not have to serve past 22nd of March; and used threatening language to a captain. Signed by David Pugh.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Wants Linsley to try to settle an agreement made with ? Ross.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions Oliver Hazard Perry's naval victory on Lake Erie.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods aid in helping a Mr. Dear enter land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by B. D. adjutant.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns cutting trees and Woods' accusations that Holister has wasted nails and boards.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMalory has had trouble entering lands at Woodsfield. Barber wants to encourage settlers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses battle at Moravian Town Battle of the Thames. Includes general orders congratulating the troops after the battle of Moravian Town, Michigan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePetitions are doing very well perhaps concerning a division of Belmont County, Ohio. Barretts have not yet marked out the road. George Swaney has not marked road. Wife wants to move back to river. Would like to rent from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests that Mrs. Woods acknowledge release of dower to his deed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSympathizes with Woods' rheumatism. Has resigned his pastoral charge and preaches only occasionally. Gives family and neighbor hard news. Only chance for peace is defeat of Bonaparte. Gives a calculation of no peace before 1866. Recommends George Stanley Faber's book on prophecies. Conrad Speece is preacher.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives excuses for why he has not paid money or salt to Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes affidavit, (witnessed by George Knox, Alexander Chaplinand Benjamin W. Mahan) of Joseph Spencer that he will not challenge the title of Woods to the land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArrived in Detroit \"the second of October after a long and tedious march of about 30 days from camp Seneca. The 27th Regiment has taken quarters in this place for this Winter which was very lucky for the officers having lost all their clothing.\" Has been sick with bilious fever. Learning duties of a Lieutenant.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eParks is to pay fifty flour barrels annually.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs concerned about Betsy's ill health. Her family is well. She has eight children.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSays it is second time he has written Woods to come for money. Asks to have deed drawn in Huey Gilliland's name.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends to Woods for money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Gen. Lewis Cass indicates troops are sickly--upwards for 2,000 are down. Has sent Woods an old deed of trust.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns possible repeal of a law creating a new County?. ? Hammond has written William Sharpless advising him to take Paull's property.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests for flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns money ? McCluney hopes to recover in a law suit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns creation of and location of courthouse in Monroe County, Ohio. Did not pass lower house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpects an attack before spring by British and Indians. Illness among troops\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMaking excuses for John Wheeler who has been unable to attend musters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to buy white oaks from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas received $200 from Daniel Sheffey. Requests family news. \"the Democrats here are very sanguine in expectation of peace. I think the probability is that if Clay's oratorial powers can avert it he will.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns creation of new County i.e. Monroe. Road has not been marked.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by James Harbour, Governor. Registered by J. W. Pleasants. Bears seal of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns selection of Wheeling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChange in law for time of training.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods if he has purchased the place which Joseph Ramsey purchased.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eObligated to attend at West Liberty on business of Wheeling Bank. Capt. Howlett is gone to Washington. Lt. Brady will attend for him. Howlett's opinion is that companies of Capt. Jeffries, Gratehouse, Frazier, and Howlett compose the upper Battalion.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequesting terms a tract of land may be purchased on.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoubts if appointment of M. J. White as president of a bank to be organized by the Ohio Company? would be good.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas gotten commissioners to lay out road from Marietta to Monroe County line. Needs information from Woods on where a road from Woodfield ought to intersect.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests Woods' presence at a stockholders meeting.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived Woods' letter advising of Chapline succeeding against Cresap. Sending money by his son, John, to reimburse Woods for payment of land taxes. Knows nothing of ? Doddridge, or of mortgage he has against Mr. Hall. Has asked about land and house belonging to Mr. Smith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns runaway slave.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor 120 acres on the Ohio River.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas settled with William Sharpless. Woods can receive 50 shares of bank stock.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends survey.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds six bushels of corn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Croghan is commander. His mode of commanding is preferable to former commander, Col. Butler. Franklin Woods would like to resign. Is in debt. Did not receive money sent out by George Paull. Describes fort.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Woods to lease land to Atkison.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses dry goods. \"I would, not recommend your going into business until peace is made.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBetsy (Woods) Paull continues to mend. On trip to visit his father. Major Gwynn says 26, 27, \u0026amp; 28th Regiments will be consolidated. Expects to lose his rank. \"Betsy wishes you to write her as soon as her mother is confined.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApplies for arrest of Archibald Hamilton on charges he received twenty dollars from James Burrus who was applying for exemption from service. Includes affidavit, undated, of Samuel McClure.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo vote for directions in the Ohio Company.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes copy of charges against Hamilton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFew soldiers left in Regiment. Mentions consolidations and possibility of Paull and himself being extra officers and struck off. 27th Regiment has been disgraced. Cannot get clothes. \"if any officer appears on parade without blue pantaloons and boots he is immediately arrested.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to buy land from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Chapline can inform about the discoveries about property lines. Will expect sheep and probably will take some half breed merino.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Woods had twins, one of whom died within 5 days. Expects Indian treaty. \" I do not know but it will be my turn to go to Norfolk in the next call or requision of militia.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning sale of Sharpless house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscussing uniforms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrying to sell Woods a horse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns William Baker who denies endorsing Jones' note; and salt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrying to settle debt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill send Woods his horse if cannot find a better one at fair price.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending Woods his horse. Will send epaulets.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrders Woods to a muster.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSold sorrell horse. Has got no marching orders yet. Petitions being circulated concerning location of County seat of Monroe County, Ohio.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents For Fawcett acting as attorney for Samuel Cope to sell a house and lot in Wheeling, West Virginia to Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor a house and lot in Wheeling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends what he thinks register's fees are.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends a petition concerning militia fines. Expects lawsuit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives hours. Fines will be strictly enforced. All funds on hand will go to purchase books. Arrears on shares must be paid.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoes not have any desire to sell land he owns in Ohio County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003efor Woods to lease land to Steenrod.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns a lawsuit Philip Doddridge is handling for Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrders 10th, 17th, 18th, and 10th Brigades to Norfolk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMakes a deposit on quarter sections. Has been at Woodfield clearing streets. Hopes to see Barber when commissioners meet to fix seat of justice for Monroe. Has been engaged marking a road to the Ohio from the new town.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor property given to Woods by Biddle to satisfy rent that is in arrears.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns quarter section of land Smith wants to enter. The bearers, Mr. Smith and Baker want to rent. Show them the land where Duvall lives.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to enter quarter sections.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been recommended as coroner of his County. Would like appointment to Woods staff. Wants appointment and hope Woods' staff are not required to march.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJesse Hunt's brother owns land Woods is interested in. Jesse Hunt offers ten dollars per acre for land Woods owns near his brother's land. Discusses flour milling and whiskey distilling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking to be appointed surgeon to 4th Reg't, Virginia Militia. Includes 1815 February 4 of John Connell. H. Marshall and William McHenry to Woods, recommending Stevenson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Woods to lease land to Cunningham.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Is satisfied that he received thirteen bushels of corn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdam Kellar wishes to ride home to Richmond instead of marching with rest of troops.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrying to rent land for Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces Archibald Woods to Marshall.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Spence has been arrested for desertion. Asks for a court martial.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Woods to lease land to Goodridge and Morley.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeither state nor federal government has funds to pay troops. Arrangements will be made to pay them at a later date.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods to remit John Spence's sentence for desertion and release him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Woods to lease land to Barrett and for Barrett to repair a cabin and clear land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWoods explains the unusual nature of his muster return due to the circumstances of their march.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Bonnett resigns his commission as major of the 1st Battalion of the 4th Reg't of Virginia Militia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGot three quarter sections of land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWoffert does not want to sell his land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas bought land from Jacob Ash that he had no right to sell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas no recollection of articles of agreement between George Poage and Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill stick to his terms for selling land. Asks Woods to sell his lame horse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor 56 acres of land sold for delinquent taxes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSend note against James Woods (with deed to him) to Joseph Woods. Includes James Woods to Robert Woods?, undated. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlthough Woods thinks settlement of Poages' claim against him made by Chapline and Thomas Woods is totally against him, he will agree to it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas found a slave who ran away from Archibald Woods. Has promised slave if he would return, he would not be whipped.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests commission as lieutenant for Jon Curtis if Woods has it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates when he wants to hold a battalion court of inquiry and a regimental court of inquiry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoes not wish to buy Croghan's land at the price Croghan named. Will sell his horse for him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells Woods, McCluny of Charlestown is in Wheeling if he wishes to see him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA man wishes to buy land. Asks Woods for amount. Mr. Scott wants to know if Mr. Morrison can have a set of stable logs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDid not know of muster until day of muster. His knee was out of place and he had no horse to ride.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to make some disposition of a military land claim placed in his hands by Woods fourteen years previously.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Woods to lease land and ferries to Malory and Long. Malory and Long can also tap sugar maples.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWoods' land has been sold for taxes but can redeemed within two years of sale by paying taxes plus interest. Woods should send money for taxes for 1814 and 1815.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eClay has drawn up petition to President to establish road to Wheeling. Meigs says tract for sale in Indiana Territory will be open for sale in April or May.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill not be able to go to Indiana Territory ?. Fears prices will be too high. A tract of his land (4066 acres in Wood County) was sold for taxes. Asks Woods to redeem.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrders a day of training of officers and a day of regimental muster.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiller's brother does not yet know the result of his application to cob. Walker relating to lands on Green River. Discusses bank paper. Hears there is petition before Maryland legislature to establish a state bank. Has Philadelphia worried. Mentions possibility of a turnpike to Wheeling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoes not expect deposit being replaced by any act of Congress. Cumberland Road must await annual appropriation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoes not have extra capital. to invest in Woodfield, Ohio.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill return a runaway slave for Woods for a fee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDecision on U.S. Road to Wheeling has been referred to Sec. of Treasury; however, Dallas is a Pennsylvanian.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable to check on Woods' land, but thinks it has been sold for taxes. Woods' mother is in her usual state of health, but her memory fails her. Gives news of his family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDefends the assessment of Woods' land which Woods thinks is too high.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChief of Wyandot Indians is dead and his tribes are desirous of selling their lands. No report on U.S. Road. House of Representatives are now discussing direct tax. Mentions birth of a son to Mrs. Paull (Woods' daughter.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffers to trade money and horses for land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eForwarded Woods' letter and memorial from citizens of Wheeling to Clay. James Ross and Charleston people are exciting opposition. ? Connel has obtained depositions on a road from Charleston to Zanesville and made a statement relative to Town of Charleston. Asks Woods for depositions concerning Wheeling. Lands in Indiana not ready for sale yet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresident has made a communication to both houses concerning Cumberland Road. It contains a statement of expenditure already made and those necessary to complete it. Commissioner of land office has promised a complete map of Indiana Territory. Will send to Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes Indiana Territory, its land, its inhabitants and prospects for the sale of the public lands.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSecretary of Treasury reported in favor of Wheeling for U.S. Road.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Secretary of Treasury has decided in favor of Wheeling for the Cumberland Road route. Senate has passed bill for levying direct tax of three million dollars. House of Representatives is considering bank bill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSecretary of Treasury reported to President on Cumberland Road, in favor of Wheeling. Mentions land tax of three million dollars. National Bank bill is under consideration in the House of Representatives. House passed bill authorizing members to frank during recess. Doesn't think it will pass Senate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Cockayne to sell Woods two hundred acres of land in Warren County, Ohio. Woods has right to give land back.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been informed that President confirmed report of Secretary of Treasury concerning the Cumberland Road. Exertions now will be to procure a large appropriation. Commissioners of land office cannot fix any time when land in Indiana Territory will be sold.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas received five dollars from Woods. Sends pantaloons back to him. Asks about his militia discharge. J. G. Jackson has declared as a candidate. Willson is coroner.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport on Cumberland Road has been referred to Committee in House of Representatives. Republican caucus voted Monroe and Tompkins as candidates. \"on the subject of the road Monroe was decidedly your friend, his influence was important. I hope it will not be forgotten. However this subject must remain with yourself.\" Owing to sickness of draftsman in the land office has not been able to procure a map of the Indiana Territory.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo hundred acres of land bought from Samuel Cockainis worth about four dollars an acre. Discusses Capteena land owned by Jeremiah Hurst. Glad Cumberland Road is settled. Gives price of flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe committee to whom the Cumberland Road was referred have reported in favor of the appropriation. House of Representatives laid 30 per cent ad valorem duty on imported cottons. National Bank bill is now is Senate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCumberland Road being confirmed, he is waiting the result of the Appropriation. Connell and Doddridge still have plan for a military road. Shepherd hopes to be appointed a Superintendent, but if not wants contract for a section of it. \"Mr. Clay has done all he promised but Ruggles never gave out for which I do regard him as one of our particular friends. \"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould like to rent place where James Barrett lives.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePublic lands have not been surveyed because Indians ordered the surveyors off. William Henry Harrison owns land near Vincennes and has laid it out in town lots.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to borrow $1500 to use to buy bank stock.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to buy or borrow anvil.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eResolutions introduced to appoint committee to look into military road through Charleston. Bills passed House to admit Indiana and Mississippi as states. Nothing done on appropriation for building Cumberland Road.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDraughtsman in office is unable to attend to business. Sends sketch of Indiana Territory taken from Bradley's maps by a pupil of the draughtsman.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHouse has passed appropriation of $300,000 for Cumberland Road.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNecessary for Woods and Barber to pay up all the installments on the land Woodfield stands on so lot owners can have deeds. Wants Barber to go to Indiana with him. Wants to speculate with Barber's interest in Woodfield.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eResigns his commission as captain in the Wheeling Light Infantry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks to borrow $160.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMcClandhan's father needs taxes paid on land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns appointment for superintendent of Cumberland Road. Connell has withdrawn. Moses Shepherd and Rolfe are applicants.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning legal difficulties in collecting militia fines.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill pay money to redeem land for taxes to County clerk of Wood County. Wilson's daughter died on April 15.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eResigns commission.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas not heard from servants. Sends amount due on a fractional section. Has heard nothing from Indiana lands.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCannot attend training or regimental muster because of illness. Sends company return.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSale of lots to David Person and ? Jackson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks terms for a lot.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Will take depositions in lawsuit of Wilson (as administrator of Richard Nichols v. John Caldwell, Robert Woods, Archibald Woods et al. in District Chancery Court at Clarksburg, West Virginia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends for corn meal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends for land patents.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable to attend taking of depositions in Wilson v. Caldwell, Woods et al.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShall be ready to raise house for Franklin Woods. Needs flour and money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Request for payment of son's board. Includes account of ? Woods with Biddle.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoes not want to buy lots at Doddridge's price.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCumberland Road bill for $300,000 has passed. Majority struck out $30,000 for surveys of harbor bill. Determined to protrate system of interval improvements. Includes speech of David Crockett from notes made by Wilson while Crockett was speaking.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePolitics.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor 178 acres in Ohio County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMcClandhan's father is concerned he will lose his land due to taxes. Asks Woods to pay them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWanted to build house on his lot but County has laid foundation of temporary courthouse in front of his lot at Woodsfield. Includes, Archibald Woods stating that he agreed to pay six dollars to commission to alter foundation of jail.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends plat of public lands in Indiana. Gives his route to Indiana.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWatch with small glass is disposed of. Has two hunting watches left. Suggests Woods come to see them. Includes memorandum of an agreement between George Paull and Archibald Woods for the purchase of land in Indiana.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas looked at transcript of answers in lawsuit of S. R. Wilson vs. Woods et al. Thinks deeds are in office as part of W. Chapline, Jr.'s answer. Nothing more is necessary. Attendance at next term not necessary except for presence of patents.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFormal subpoena to attend at Chillicothe. Prisoner will not give his consent to his not going.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames Smith has been to Marietta to enter fraction marked A. Woods. He left deposit of sixteen dollars. Asks Woods to be his special bail in suit of James Reff?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeneral William Henry Harrison recommends white river country very highly. Paull is concerned about what bank notes will be accepted as payment for land. Some of his are counterfeit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives circumstances of James Smith entering Woods' land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods to give his recollection of a settlement of an estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for two subpoenas to be sent in lawsuit of Wilson v. Woods et al. \"We hung a negro here last Friday for rape on his mistress. The Methodists say he went strait to heaven.\" Shall have a new Judge on this circuit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns land in Indiana.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks if Woods' family will accompany his family to Augusta County, Virginia on a visit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFourth day of land sales. Has not bought an acre. Describes lands and prices. Jesse Hunt will not sell until he writes his brother.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas bought 2 1/4 sections. Describes land and sales.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Sockman to assist Doctor James Rolfe to count the public arms. Includes Sockman stating he has complied with the request.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFranklin Woods fell from horse and dislocated shoulder. Wilson's mother and other family have started for Staunton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns meeting with Woods to discuss location of Cumberland Road.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCan not come to Wheeling because hogs get in his corn everyday. Has business at Court. Asks Woods to tend to a note at the bank.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes assault and battery by James Smith over hogs getting into corn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVirginia Thanks Woods for paying taxes on land. A. Hamilton does not think he owes Woods any money probably in setting Woods v. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas served in militia for 37 years.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo build a house. Gives specifications.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Wallings to clear twenty acres of land within two years for which Woods will give him fifty acres in Monroe County, Ohio.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Sweeney to clear eight acres of land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods to bring him teaspoons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns bank bills in Virginia General Assembly.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Woods of the death of his brother, James Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscussed embassy with Secretary of State ?. The committee have reported a bill favorable to the Caldwell resolutions and made Columbus Ohio? a point. Compensation bill is repealed. Banks will commence specie payment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Woods to lease eleven acres to Bowers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning Jackson's Treaty with the Creek Indians and the opening up of land in Georgia and Alabama as a result. Describes land. Gives news of death of his father James Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElection of James Moore. Sale of public lands.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSamuel Sweeny ? has left place. James Smith has Mallory indicted for keeping a disorderly house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDispute between John Connell, and John Dix over their co-partnership in Brooke Furnace will be arbitrated. Woods is to serve on panel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives status of Wheeling bank notes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHave plank and are ready to start on a house for Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of James Woods. Account of murder of one negro slave by another. Discusses prices. Asks Woods help in settling debts in Ohio. Neighborhood news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Barber to send land certificate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to meet Woods at St. Clairsville and pay him principle. Then Woods can see William Downey for interest.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor McKinney to build a bridge on the Cumberland Road.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn conference with ? Thompson, they have decided to delay purchase of goods till season for laying in fall cargo. Regret Franklin Woods cannot be put on a certainty as to company's employ.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning their letter to him about the business of their company and their not hiring his son, Franklin.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOpened Woods' letter to William Croghan, Jr. Gives Woods opinions on land in Indiana. Thanks Woods for previous friendly acts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Cleaburn Simms to serve as deputy sheriff to finish up his business as the former sheriff.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks compensation for a great cost given to Woods by George Paull.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends four hundred dollars to pay Robert Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Dugan and Linton to build a bridge as part of the Cumberland Road. Includes agreement, (witnessed by Thomas McGeer) of Matthew Stewart of Pittsburgh to fulfill above contract, 1817 September 19. Includes agreement, (witnessed by Ben Galloway) of Thomas McGeer and Henry Jordan to fulfill above contract.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns land purchase?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBoards for Woods' house in Woodsfield are ready.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDispute over stone the Irishmen quarried.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable to do Woods' work.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould like to keep a hand he has hired to drive his oxen a few more days.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns digging a well.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill build wall. Asks for advance of fifty dollars.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpeaks of a third party J. Mallory who has done all in his power against him and against whom he has a judgment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoes not think James Smith has proof of slander.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOf his handling of an execution.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds planks. Hopes to settle dispute between himself and James Smith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSonny Smith has been ill so long. Man from Kentucky needs his horse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA. Werninger has Negro boy for sale. He ran away and is confined to jail. \"The family are well and doing well considering the great loss we have sustained.\" Asks it he will be safe in receiving the notes of the Ohio Company for taxes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrites by Mr. Woods. Enjoys good health and expects to settle there.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProblems with building a bridge for Cumberland Road.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns problems with his hauling stone for the Cumberland Road.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWoods is upset over Thompson's suggestion that someone else should take charge of bridge building in the area for the Cumberland Road.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDirections for building a house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns elections.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns building bridge at Lee's Run for the Cumberland Road and paying the laborers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill accept Woods' offer to buy his land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods to draft a form of an assignment of the contract for Paull to endorse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLegislature has done nothing of importance. Legislature is discussing defects in the Constitution. Mentions various bank bills. \"The Legislature seems very much in the Spirit of making banks and new counties.\" Col. Poage mentioned in his letter that Woods' mother has been stricken with the palsy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mallory is upset that Woods has rented the store at the mouth of the Capteena with one acre of ground to Henry Swippe. Does not want Swippe to have the ground. Thinks James] Smith and Swippe are trying to run him off.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Woods to lease a grist mill and house to Waddell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscontent of people renting land from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mallory is going to give up possession of Woods place. Blames troubles on James Smith and Henry Swippy. Asks Woods not to rent the place to them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Needs Woods to appear at suit of Fract? against him. Blames James?] Smith for the lawsuit being brought. Discusses his dispute with Smith involving a letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends vacine crust.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Will move to the place Mr. Parks lives on and intends to comply with bargain Vance and Woods agreed on.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTraces chain of title for a lot and house in Wheeling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells Woods how to proceed in collecting pay for his son from Paymaster General.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePromises to make a final settlement of their business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas written previously accepting Woods' offer for his land. \"The family of my father has been greatly distressed occasioned by the death of my uncle Genl. G. R. Clark.\" Growth of Louisville is astonishing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor a house, shop, garden and field.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs leaving plantation and wants to settle up with Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMerchants in Maysville are dissatisfied with those in Pittsburgh, Would like for men to set up commission business in Wheeling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOhio members have called upon William Henry Crawford on subject of his orders to receivers of public monies. Has received money for Woods' son, Franklin. Bill has passed Senate to allow purchasers one more year to pay for lands.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns business dealings with ? Nichols.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoubts sale of a lot in Wheeling due to foreclosure is legal. As Martin's executor, he must try to recover the property.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDispute over number of rails counted toward rent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns the arbitration of a dispute over whiskey.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMen in Wheeling are planning a commission merchant house to supply merchants in Kentucky so they no longer have to deal with Pittsburgh.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTook warrant of attorney to enter judgment against Charles Wells.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNo Kentucky paper in the Bank. Negotiation with Bank at Cincinnati has taken all our paper south of Chillicothe.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived Woods' letter and a letter and power of attorney from Robert Poage?. Will investigate possibility of brother defrauding a brother and the helpless children of the brother.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses assignment of Stepp certificate. Certificates assigned by Paull to Woods must have County seal. Flood has killed Jno. Hardesty family and ruined crops.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable to pay Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents In notion of going to Kentucky but now thinks of Woods' area. Seeks information. Includes, in a different hand of a genealogical chart of the Breckinridge family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas received Cox' letter containing charges exhibited against Williams and Josias Thompsonas agents of the National Road. Assumes they are the charges stated by James Marshall. Will state what he knows about. Charges concern sinking of ground on hill above and adjoining Wheeling, distance of road at Shepherd's Mill, too many bridges on little Wheeling Creek, contracts to bidders who could not carry them out and for purchasing land and changing road to pass land he purchased.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWoods has made statement towards exculpating Thompson and Williams from charges concerning their handling of building of National Road. \"I think Col. Williams conduct in relation to this business cannot well be impeached as he has acted uprightly and in most instances as the charges relate to you they are groundless also. Although such are the facts, yet good grounds for charges against your official conduct do exist.\" Criticizes Thompson for changing road, and allowing contractor to use logs and brush, for want of firmness and decision, and did not look at a place where he could have saved a spring. Thompson had mentioned in Wheeling that some mystery existed respecting the drafts drawn by Shepherd and Paull causing a suspicion that Woods was concerned in that transaction.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRebuttal against Woods' letter. If Woods knew Steenrod was using logs and brush, he should have reported it. Thinks Woods is angry because Thompson removed him from managing a sector of the road. Thinks Woods is trying to have him removed as superintendent. \"You may shew your teeth but cannot bite.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates Thompson did not remove him. He discontinued himself. Knows Thompson saw logs and brush placed in road bed. \"This would not be a dispute between Charleston and Wheeling. It will be simply whether the government will permit their superintendent to be a contractor also at the same time.\" Has three articles proving it and will disclose it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescription of him and his clothing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill come tomorrow bringing money for land. Authorizes Woods to make arrangement with Feay.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWoods must move his fence which is interfering with National Road. In absence of superintendent have consulted Steenrod. \"Owing to the ill health of Steenrod's family we think by the track you pursue you are treating him with that injustice that a neighbour ought to shudder at.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWoods' land will not be sold for taxes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks land values for purchase by others and himself.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns a disputed account for hauling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns a debt owed by Spencer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrying to negotiate a settlement with Spencer concerning money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns terms of land deals. Gives opinion of how difficult Jeremiah Hunt will be to deal with. Lists prices of wheat, rye, corn, whiskey and flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants pay for himself and the 10th Brigade of Virginia militia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThree New England families have arrived. John Coll was elected Colonel of militia. Wants Woods help in establishing a land office at Woodsfield. \"The mail from Marietta arrived for the first time at Woodsfield on Wednesday past.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubject of where to locate National Road through Ohio is before committee. Anonymous writers are addressing Secretary of Treasury on the subject of road, imputing misconduct to Elie Williams, Josias Thompson and others.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Woods for paying an installment for him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses Ohio legislature and describes inauguration of Governor ?. Debating right of privilege on memorial of Joseph Kerr who was arrested while serving in General Assembly. \"Mr. Hoge and family are well. He has not been invited to give us prayers nor do I expect that he will.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppoints Woods, William Chapline and Peter Yarnal, directors of the Northwestern Bank. Includes minutes of Governor of council making the appointments.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnnounces Archibald Woods', William Chapline and Peter Yarnal's appointment to Board of Northwestern Bank. Details opposition to their appointments.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas received Woods letter and with directions therein and papers from Jonathan Jacksonand will shape declarations in ejectment. Denies he is friend of U. S. Bank.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Stipp has left down payment on land. State Senate passes resolution for convention. John Rowan and Jacob Burnett are there wishing to get a canal connecting Lake Erie to Ohio. Gives the legislative news. \"Mrs. Hoge has got a son and is well and the rest of the family.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTreaty with Indians in Ohio is signed and land will be surveyed and offered for sale. Treaty with Indians for purchase of land in Indiana is undecided. Secretary of Treasury is making exertions to have road completed from Uniontown to Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs sending copy of will of sister A. Poage and includes a copy of an affidavit for Woods to execute.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends estimate to erect a building for Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells volume of mail he is handling as postmaster of Woodsfield. Sends Bishop's estimate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas checked into payment of revenue? for Ohio County. Last three years have been paid. Have not received any papers from directors of Northwestern Bank. Bill to raise legislators salary passed House of Delegates. Has bill before House to benefit Zacharia] Biggs. Bill to make paper of valley Bank receivable in treasury is applied for. Intend to have paper of Northwestern Bank included. Program slowly on revision of laws.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to rent property from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeerskins are not finished. Mr. Henry Jackson wants to rent a house from Woods. \"Squad of Yankeys have arrived at Woodsfield.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLists terms he will sell his land on.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses Jeremiah Hunts' terms. Send prices of wheat, rye, corn and flour. Sent flour to New Orleans.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs working for establishment of a land office at Woodsfield.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses a bank bill and other legislation pending before the Ohio legislature.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends itemized estimate for erecting a building.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExcuse for not having sent Woods money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to borrow 1000 to 1500 dollars from bank in Wheeling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEzekiel Davis wishes to buy two lots in Woodsfield.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived final certificates.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning land disputed between William Croghan and the heirs of Moses Chapline.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking Woods if he can occupy a situation for an office on Woods' lot.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking about militia pay in War of 1812.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns a lease from Woods to Henry Jackson which was signed over to John Coll. Coll has gone over mountains. Owes money. Many think he will not return. Two merchants, a wheelwright and one hatter have come to Woodsfield.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on suit against James ? Dunlop.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAuthorizes Woods to borrow 1500 dollars from Northwestern Bank of Virginia at Wheeling. He will use land as collateral.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill drive Woods' carriage to the springs. Needs some notice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns Woods' case against Dunlop.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSets up a meeting.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs enclosing J. C. Wright's bond for Woods' shares of stock in the Steubenville Bank. Paull sold Wright his shares of stock on the same terms. Cannot procure anyone to drive carriage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends medicine to Mrs. Woods' daughter whom doctor has diagnosed as having consumption.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas received letter from directors. Is unable to pay money. Wants to know if one hundred barrels of Great Kanamha salt could be sold.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThinks David Parson will pay money owed to Woods but money is scarce.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffers his land again for sale. If Woods doesn't wish to buy, ask Capt. George Taylor. Has purchased a sugar plantation in Louisiana.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas talked to Capt. George Taylor about Croghan's land. Lists his reasons for not purchasing it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods what paper he'll accept to discharge notes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants Woods to come out to settle money owed to him. Asks him to bring compass and chain.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas built a frame store on his lot. Wants boards for window sashes. Money is scarce.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants rent reduced and gives reasons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccepts Woods' offer for his land and will make a special warranty deed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for money for wool carding.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Gives news of Wilson family. Asks permission to go to Augusta County, Virginia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs letting Steenrod know what he plans to report to the Superintendent of the National Road concerning the section made by Steenrod.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffers house and lot to repay notes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuit of Nicholas Administrators v. Caldwell, Woods et al. was decided for the defendants.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCol George Paull's slave has been bound to Mr. Lyon of Uniontown, Pa. Reports on Nichol's administrators v. Caldwell, Woods, et al. Decree has been made in Woods v. D. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrying to arrange a land deal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to move to Wheeling. Offers Woods his farm near Morgantown.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMakes an offer for Berkshire's property.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccepts Woods offer for his land. His father is dangerously ill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlpheus Hillson started for Richmond. She intends going to school to Mrs. Gilison. Wants Mary Woods to come back and go with her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrying to collect debt owed to Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas attended to Woods' request for a distributing post office at Wheeling and McLure will be retained as postmaster.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnnounces Board of Trustees meeting of \"Seminary for the Education of Young Ladies.\" Includes announcement, 1819, of appointment of Archibald Woods and others to serve on Board of Trustees of a \"Seminary for the Education of Young Ladies\" to be established by Mr. and Mrs. H. Eckstern.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs enclosing the dates of the grants. Will pay taxes shortly. Thomas M. Randolph is elected governor. Three directors have been appointed for the North Western Bank.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo contract for building a mill race.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoes not think it expedient at this time to make Wheeling a distributing office.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePay Franklin Woods ten dollars for a set of chairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks about land warrants.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs sending a power of attorney.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Caldwell to make public charges against Thomas Woods and himself.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses his business. Has reduced debt in Philadelphia from $85,000 to $20,000. Expects Gen. Jackson will be ordered to take the Floridas. Discusses land in Alabama. Gives news of Woods family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas seen postmaster general regarding setting up a post office in Belmont County, Ohio.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs enclosing transfer of land you sold to John Sipp. Transfer needs witnesses. Sipp cannot pay money owed to Woods. Money is scarce. Includes George Paull to Archibald Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThat Moses M. Chapline shall apply for a judgment against Woods because his deputy, Archibald Hamilton failed to return a \"Capias Ad Sales Faciendum.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses a grant of land. Treasurer of Virginia John Preston has promised to refund money and resign. German Baker of Cumberland has been appointed. First teller of Richmond branch of U.S. Bank has left with money. Mentions other legislative business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilson is deciding where to practice law. Applied for office of Councilor from Virginia. \"I was too well acquainted with the Tuckahoes to expect that any backwoodsman would be elected to that office...\" Asks his uncle's advice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas eight thousand brick ready for Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWoods' son Thomas is commencing a suit against Joseph Caldwell for slander and wants to engage Doddridge.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to see agreement between Woods et al and Stephen R. Wilson administrator \u0026amp; Joseph Spencer. Asks Woods to send copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrying to settle a note. Will W. Man? wants to have a job to clean land and a place to live.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoes not wish to sell his land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable to find anyone to rent Woods' place.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffers to sell his land to Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis friends have announced him for the Senate. Gives family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDisturbed over the lawsuit between Thomas Woods and J. Caldwell. Gives legal advice concerning a dispute between Woods and the Chapline family over William Croghan's land. Knows Woods will consult with Philip Doodridge. Pindall wishes to decline in favoring Thomas Wilson at next Congressional election.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeclines buying disputed land from Croghan because Chapline's have sold to a ? McCaine. Includes Woods copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods to forward his memorial to the Postmaster General via Benjamin Ruggles to counter one being sent around for ? Yarnall.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas presented memorial of Richard McClure to Postmaster General. Bill has passed Congress giving further time to purchasers of public lands to make the last payment. Thinks bill passed by Senate changing the land system will pass House of Representatives. Does not think bill to extend road through Ohio will pass.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDispute over who is to rent Woods' land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas conferred with Pindall. McClure will be kept as postmaster unless a distributing office is set up at Wheeling. Did not address Postmaster-General.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWillson does not think his chances of election to Congress are very good.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to exchange land 3 1/4 miles above Middlebourne with Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo dine with Josias Thompson and his wife, Tridelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents For Kirney to lease a house and garden in Wheeling, West Virginia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to know if Woods will buy iron or castings? from him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThat his Uncle Archibald Woods has nothing to do with the breaking off of a marriage proposal between him and E. Cross.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports his version of a conversation between himself and James Spriggs concerning the marriage not taking place between E. Cross and Andrew Woods, Jr. Includes Autograph Note Signed, of Joseph Wilson, n.p. to Archibald Woods, n.p. Statement of Joseph Wilson as a witness to a conversation between Steenrod and Spriggs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDenies allegations made by Armstrong about Woods' role in preventing marriage between Andrew Woods and E. Cross.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSurprised that Mr. Sprigg should bring him in as author of a report concerning Woods' connection with the breakup of a proposed marriage between Andrew Woods, Jr. and E. Cross.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWoods would like to serve as one of the commissioners to locate the National Road from Wheeling to the Mississippi.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to obtain a statement from ? Washington about Woods' appointment as a commissioner of the National Road.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas written to President to try to get Woods' appointed a commissioner for the National Road.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport on the progress of a house Coll is building for Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Defends himself against accusations by Woods that Coll has wasted boards.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable to send deed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends account for education of Miss E. Woods and Miss Wilson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable to pay note due to Woods. Offers alternatives.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends deed by ? Drury whom he introduces to Woods. Asks that the $800 for the land be given to Drury.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods to pay his bill for the National Intelligencer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable to pay money he owes Woods. Has let ? Bishop go into a house owned by Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames Pindall has resigned his seat in Congress. Wilson discusses those vying to succeed him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTries to arrange for two slaves to be sold together.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnalyzes political race to succeed James Pindall in Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Outlines legal issues over title to Croghan's land. Woods is unable to pay cash. Offers slave and flour. People in Ohio are protecting runaway slaves. The slave he offers in exchange for land he fears will run away to Ohio.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e? Zane needs to exert himself more to be elected to Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable to raise money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to borrow money from Woods if Woods will hire out the money he has a judgment for.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Beacher, a lawyer, to collect money for him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells of families and rentals in Woodsfield.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJackson got a majority of votes in Monongalia County to succeed James Pinball in Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses money owed to Woods by Anthony Weaver.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill accept slave for land, but not flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses election to succeed James Pindall in Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Woods to act as proxy in election of directors for Northwestern Bank of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns appointment of directors to Northwest Bank of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns the nomination of directors to Northwest bank of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWant to continue using Woods' house as a school.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants Woods to offer his George Paull land to Daniel Steenrod.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses running a property line.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses survey of land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas Wilson thinks Woods probably should sue John? Wilson. No opinion of Spencer case yet. Wants to marry Woods' daughter, Mary, who is his first concern. Discusses Congressional prospects.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplains his delay because of stage accident.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks questions about her husband's land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Chapline, Jr., ? Yarnal and Woods are appointed directors of Northwest Bank of Virginia. Does not think Zane will be elected to Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas received a counterfeit bill from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLists directors of Northwest Bank of Virginia Three new counties passed House of Delegates. Does not think legislature will act on re-apportionment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends patent from Land Office. Thinks law will pass granting relief to purchasers of public land. Three members of Congress have died.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAttempts to collect money owed to Northwest Bank of Virginia? Includes Joseph Woods, Nashville, Tenn., to uncle Archibald Woods. Has moved to farm and bill outside of Nashville.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecollections on appointments of Directors of Northwest Bank. Election of two persons to Council.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to buy land from Woods to settle a dispute.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns a report of debits and credits between Moses Shepherd and U.S. in regard to building the National Road.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFirst story of Woods' home is finished. Wants to put a shop on Woods' lot.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes to have cases tried for lands on Middle Island. Needs surveys made.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas Wilson will run for Congress against the Harrison County Candidate, E. B. Jackson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePleased Woods has given him permission to gain Woods' daughter, Mary's affections. Does not want to elect E. B. Jackson unopposed. Analyzes his father's (Thomas Wilson) chances.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter of recommendation for Sommerville \u0026amp; Moore who wish to borrow money from North West Bank of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods to be a character witness at his father's trial.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds to have special bail entered. Asks it a freeholder in Virginia can be sued although a resident out of the state. Asks that bonds be sent over by Thomas Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePoliteness of Mr. Henry Clay. Secretary of Treasury will decide how Moses Shepherd' accounts with U.S. (concerning the National Road) should be settled. \"Mr. Clay has given some assistance.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for cornmeal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been informed that Woods is going to Indiana. Asks him to look into a land dispute for him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends an account to Woods and asks for money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Woods to lease to Cole a tavern, farm, and ferries at mouth of Captina Creek.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds Woods to tend to collecting money for him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWoods gives his philosophy of buying land and gives terms for an exchange of land with Smith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Gives excuses for not paying money owed to Woods and his prospects for paying it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHanes makes offer to work off debt owed to Woods by making brick.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSmith makes his offer to exchange land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresents an offer to settle money owed to Woods by John Stipp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas Wilson has lost election to Congress. Wilson's law practice has doubled due to the death of ? McGee, Woods' daughter, Mary, has agreed to marry Wilson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds Davis to close contract on land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffers to sell his house, lot and farm to Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents ? Buchanan is waiting Woods' reply about selling land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas examined land records concerning heirs of Moses Chapline.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCharles White has written to Raccoon Mills to pay taxes on Woods' land. Asks Woods to pay amount due to John White.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIf Good will hire his bellows out to Joseph Handlon, Woods will see they are taken care of. Includes, document of Joseph Handlon (witnessed by Andrew Donaldson) acknowledging receipt of the bellows.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds a reply from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCol. Berkshire will write Woods. Wilson describes the house Berkshire has for sale in Morgantown and other houses available in the town.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas collected money owed to Woods by Asher Jones.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives Woods legal advice on a landlord collecting from a tenant.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods for patents to land. Woods has had money for the land for 25 years.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoes not think house will suit the land or her business. Commission wants to tear it down. Mrs. Jackson has quit housekeeping.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerns a dispute between Woods and Shepherd over Woods asking for security for a loan. Woods rehearses various incidents involving the building of the National Road. Includes draft of of Archibald Woods to Moses Shepherd, 1821 September 24, concerning a dispute between Woods and Shepherd.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Suggestions about a possible suit against ? Booth. Wilson wedding with Woods' daughter, Mary, is set for December 6. N. Evans can not yet tell if he will sell house. ? Stealey may be interested in exchanging property with Woods. Stealey's landed property is bound so he cannot sell or exchange it. Eugenuis M. Wilson, Morgantown, West Virginia, to Anne (Poage) Woods, Wheeling, West Virginia. Knows she will miss her daughter, but hope she will not delay the wedding.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgrees with Woods that honest, independent men should be appointed to Board of Directors of North West bank of Wheeling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeliver pork to Jasper Mallory.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas paid taxes for Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to settle in Indiana and found a newspaper. Needs information from Woods on likely places to settle.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to buy a house and lot from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Asks Woods' help in settling accounts with Moses Shepherd concerning the building of the National Road.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thinks they need to obtain advice of Philip Doddridge.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArchibald Woods, William Chapline and Peter Yarnall have been continued as directors in Northwest Bank of Virginia Board of Public Works are determined to coerce payment of state dividend due from North West Bank.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses trip and social events in Morgantown.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Congress has asked for commissioners to file report in Moses Shepherd business (Shepherd's accounts with the U.S. in the building of the National Road.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs enjoying life in the country. Gives disadvantages of Wheeling over Pittsburgh for trade. Involved in building the steamboat, \"Nashville of Tennessee.\" Still owes debts in Kentucky of $2l,4000. Gives news of Woods family in Missouri, Kentucky and Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to rent for only one year.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Outlines a dispute with Isaac Jones.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas received Woods' letter and expects to agree to the propositions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses terms of a land deal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Asks Woods to give bearer, J. P. Seaman, two barrels of flour. Will be credited to Woods' subscription to the Presbyterian meetinghouse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives terms on which he will rent land from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStatement requested by John Nichols of what Samuels \u0026amp; Burckhaud had said respecting yours \u0026amp; his business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWells gives his statement concerning business between John Nichols and Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoes not think John Wilson will bring suit. Needs copies of agreement regarding the compromise of a lawsuit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeclines complying with Spencer's request.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Rehearses his dispute with Isaac Jones.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould like to live on Woods' land another year.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHousing alternatives in Morgantown.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has moved into house formerly occupied by Widow Jackson. Has gone in partnership with ? Gray in the tavern.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Asks Woods to get paints?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorn is put up. Other farm business is tended to. Asks if Franklin Woods is going down the river.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHow and when money for public land is due.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotifies Woods his house must be moved.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSurprised Woods will not advance liquor for the tavern Coll and Gray want to establish in a building by Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for two land suits he is handling for Woods have not been paid.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks if a suit should be brought.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking for liquor for his tavern.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents His conveyance of land to Woods omits lifting an obligation to ? Cole. Cannot meet a proposal of Woods concerning flour and whiskey.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMisunderstood agreement with Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Recollection of a settlement of lawsuits against ? Nichols.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods to survey some land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Register of the land Office, Marietta, Ohio. Asks Woods to send patent for land. Asks about a forthcoming sale.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Request to let William Clark have two barrels of flour out of Woods' subscription to the meeting house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Encloses receipt for James Pindall's fees. Wilson's suit against Booth will be lengthy. Still finishing his house. Philip Doddridge is candidate for Congress. Extreme politeness shown Wilson family by Edward Brake ? Jackson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents As executor of Jeremiah? Hunt, he cannot exchange his brother's land, but can sell it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoes not wish to buy Woods' house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants use of a lot.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thinks ? Meadows will buy land, if not, ? Buchanan will. Gives report on crops and prices. Describes hailstorm with stones measuring fourteen inches in circumference.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill set out for Indiana. James Paull has a bond on agents of the Penetentiary at Frankfort.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffers to divide and sell brother's estate's land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEstimates cost of thirteen hundred dollars to build a house for Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEugenius has had fever. House is not finished yet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOn his way to New Orleans. Gives prices.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas given information to ? Chesbrough. Recommends Chesbrough as a tenant.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSold Woods' land to James Buckhanon. Gives news of his family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to know if Woods would exchange land in Ohio, for land in Indiana for Bowland's brother, Matthew.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns property lines and rye.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppreciates Woods' offer regarding his house in Wheeling, but his wife is unwilling to reenter tavernkeeping.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Saying that he shipped himself on board the brig \"Harriot\" for Baltimore with paid passage \u0026amp; thirteen hundred \u0026amp; thirty dollars.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIllness of everyone, Wants more land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCannot keep tavern because wife is ill. Recommends John Isett.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould like to visit the next day.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBrother Robert Poage got ankle dislocated. Has not heard anything respecting Mr. Jening's recent receipt?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns a legal dispute. Will come in about October 5 or 6. concerns other collections.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill write a lawyer he knows in Kentucky to get information for Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes death of Franklin Woods on board brig \"Harriott\". Woods' money, watch, and trunk are in possession of Capt. Diamond in Baltimore.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns taking of depositions of Philip Doddridge, Thomas Wilson and ? Hammond. \"I am of your opinion that the cause ought to be tried while Judge Tucker is on the Bench. I like his bold strait-forward way of getting at justice.\" Thomas Wilson's health is not good. His wife and child went out in carriage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses a short address and petition relative to removal of the Seat of Government.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSupervision of cleaning out of street. Expresses sympathy in loss of Woods' son.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods for a description of his house in Wheeling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJudgment has been obtained in case of Paul's assignee v. Boothe. Mary is in as good health as could be expected from her \"delicate situation.\" Does not think he will move to Wheeling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives legal advice from ? Hammond concerning the building of a house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas discussed deal with ? Minor. Coll will take the bargain under certain arrangements.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods to deliver to Woods, Paull \u0026amp; Co. the bonds of Joseph Vanmeter as security.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecounts death of Franklin Woods. Gives statement of Barr Wilson in lawsuit of Wilson against Daniel Booth.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGoes over his side of an argument with Shepherd apparently concerning Shepherd's business with the North West Bank.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill take Woods' property if Woods will put house in order.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas tended to paying Croghan's land taxes. Gives his terms for exchange of land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecommends ? Gray.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James Pleasants elected governor. William Brown of Williamsburg was elected chancellor of Fredericksburg or Williamsburg District. Mentions possibility of removal of seat of justice in Ohio County, Virginia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill appointing commissioners to locate seat of justice in Ohio County was rejected by committee]. Bill passed House of Delegates ratifying the convention entered into by Henry Clay and Benjamin Watkins Leigh. Discusses re-apportionment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Outlines debate over moving seat of justice in Ohio County, West Virginia \"Doddridge conducts himself well and is decidedly the ablest man in the House.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas received letters \"giving the sad tidings of your sons deaths, both of them esteemed by us all....\" Lists his selections of public lands. Excuses why he has not been to White River. Has built four cabins. Gives crop prices.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeclines making a contract for a house belonging to Swearinger and gives reasons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents \" I am very much so feeble as much as possible to be out of be \u0026amp; troubled with doleful low spirits. The Lord knows I have not had much in a married life but what has been pain to body and mind;\" Grieves for brother. Writes about her son, Alfred.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks that Silvia (a slave) be sent to her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives his terms for exchange of land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses form of deed and an opinion. Has referred matter of slave, Sylvia or Silvia, to Mary, but is fearful that if Woods can not manage her, he will be unable to. Pleased to send Washington Wilson? to Philadelphia for glasses. Discusses benefits sight will provide.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExcuse for not getting brick for Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs writing for John Stipp to ask Woods to stay execution for money owed Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods to indulge him on debt for a while.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for receipt and that Paull would try to get Woods to indulge him on debt for a while.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for corn and straw.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking them to hurry to complete a house they are building for him to minimize fire hazard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for flour and bran.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents His wife, Mary, is in excellent health. Includes, Autograph Letter Signed, of Mary (Woods) Wilson, Morgantown, West Virginia to Ann (Poage) Woods Gives news of family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends form of a deed. Has asked Alpheus Wilson to decide to go to Wheeling or stay in Morgantown. If he stays, Eugenius Wilson will go to Wheeling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThinks he can collect money from McLean \u0026amp; Guard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUrges him to finish house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods to have his lot for a house surveyed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplains delay in settling debt of James Okey to Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnnounces birth of a daughter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLists quarters of public lands. Asks that deeds for certain lands be sent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLists two questions about the Cumberland Road and asks Doddridge to respond so people can decide whether or not to vote for him for Congress. Includes Doddridge responding to Woods' questions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks information about land on Fishing Creek.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds to go to Washington, D.C. to save himself for an endorsement in the North West Bank.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes how she feel after her daughter is one month old. Has no one with her except a black woman named Dark? Would rather Silvia not come.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscussing possibility of lawsuit between Noah Zane and Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable to comply with summons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs trying to sell his farm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFlour from Woods' mill is too dark. Asks to buy some more.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffers deal to Woods to lease land with option to buy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the activities of the household. Plans trip. Mentions slave, Dark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescription of Indiana and Indianapolis, in particular.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to buy a lot.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to move West, but needs Woods' advice on where to settle. Eugenius ill with bllious fever. Lists candidates for Congress, including Philip Doddridge.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports on Edgar C. Wilson's trip to Indiana. Alpheus has not yet decided about moving. A lawsuit in Clarksburg has been continued. Gives Chancellor's reasons and states that North West Bank needs to answer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for money. Brother is dying.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA man has applied for a lease of Woods' land to make saltpetre.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for a legal opinion concerning one of the North West Bank of Virginia directors Moses H. Shepherd owing money to the Bank.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods about land in Tyler County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes Indiana and his circumstances living in Indianapolis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCannot get his money from Moses Shepherd for building a bridge on the National Road.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends five dollars although he doesn't think he owes Burns.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes court system in Indiana. Complains about its Constitution and laws. Death of Mrs. Eli Stealey. Col. Paxton who owes money to Thomas Wilson lives there. Mentions Jacob Wetzel?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoes not want to go back to Captina. Has hogs ready to drive.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns an injunction gotten by ? Booth.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds answers of Benjamin W. Wilson, George Paull and Archibald Woods to an injunction obtained by Booth. Bears notes by Archibald Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLeaves a contract for land up to Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests $13 on Archibald Woods' account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for the National Intelligencer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants Woods to stop a survey being entered by Neil Gunn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInterested in land owned by Woods on Middle Island.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eServing as deputy clerk. \"A good many Indians allways about Fort Harrison...they are quite peacable however I was under the necessity of giving a Potawatomy a flogging a few days ago for his impudence.\" Has a full set of surveying instruments. Has written Thomas Woods about his land. Is guardian of 12 year old boy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns taking of depositions in lawsuit involving ? Wilson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoes not think anything should be done regarding threat against North West Bank of Virginia until director carries out threat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDirector who owes money to bank has hired able lawyers including Philip Dod]ridge.Should bank settle debt by accepting stock at par?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable to travel to Clarksburg as witness in U. States v. Salathial Curtis. Asks to be excused.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInjunction of Booth v. Paull was dissolved as to all except $350. Case of Caruthers against North West Bank of Virginia was decided in favor of bank. Case of Poage against Thomas Wilson decided for Wilson. People in Clarksburg want to effect a reorganization of judicial districts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to buy clay from Woods' swamp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDispute over security for rent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes situation of lawyers in Indianapolis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas a man, William Drenninger,who wishes to lease Woods' property.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks him to send patents and to speak to governor about money owed to North West Bank of Virginia by Moses H. Shepherd. Asks him to see if land in Tyler County was sold for taxes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLists taxes owed on land in Tyler County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable to see him. Ash can rely on Woods' doing what he said he would.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJacob Ash cannot pay for land on Middle Island. Carothers would like to buy on same terms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill accept slave in trade for Hog Run land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Read letter to Barr who is interested in land if he can sell his. Finch is not interested in proposal made to him by Woods as it stands.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to buy land from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGovernor will not express an opinion on money Moses Shepherd owes to North West Bank. Directors will be appointed next week. Willson does not wish to run again for General Assembly.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas begun suit against Booth. Elated at prospect of armory being fixed at Jackson's Forge on Cheat Mt. six miles from town. \"If we get the Armory-then the canal will come near that-and what a space does that open for building castles in the air!\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs enclosing copies of patents. Elkins' patent cannot be found. Old directors of North West Bank re-appointed. Discusses several bills concerning the Bank and taxation. Friends of William Crawford are in favor of Congressional caucus.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrefers Leffler for Senate over Morgan. Thinks Morgan's name and residence will give him a large majority in this County over Leffler, Edgington or McCloy. Asks Woods to send circumstances of lawsuit involving land purchased from William Croghan. If he runs for General Assembly would have to give up office he holds, would lose business while in Richmond and could not save money \"if a man mingles with the first ranks of Society \u0026amp; lives with the most influential members which I should certainly do in order to give myself standing which would enable me to be useful to my constituents.\" Attempting to contract for books in Baltimore. \"Stephen does tolerably well after having rec'd several whippings.\" Does not think Armory will be located yet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContinues in readiness and waits for Woods to come.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeneral assembly business. Richmond Junto is for Crawford, Clay next.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNorth American Insurance Companywill insure Woods' house. Presents terms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill to amend charter of Northwestern Bank was rejected in Committee. Majority for Crawford. Clay stands next to Crawford. Morgan is candidate for the Senate. Expect to elect Charles F. Mercer a brigadier general. Bill for additional appropriation to the University of Virginia has many enemies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas toured various countries. Describes Weston. Thinks Philip Doddridge will have a better chance for election this election.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApplies to Graham for redress because Joseph Woods would not sell land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes her household.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds information on whether to bid against Clarke for land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCannot find patents to land on Hog Run.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to buy land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas not find papers for Hog Island land. Has no objection to suit being instituted in his name.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"The presidential quesion is slumbering \u0026amp; the cause of the Greeks is occupying its place.\" Against the state borrowing money to improve James and Potomac Rivers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs enclosing a legal opinion. Gives advice on suit in Croghan's name. Also legal questions regarding suit against Booth. Joseph T. Daugherty will run for General Assembly.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas settled Woods' delinquent land tax.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlterations made in judiciary system. Presidential politics in Indiana.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSale of house, lot and tannery of James Okey, deceased.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas leased Woods' land and would like to buy it. Makes offer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTerms for leasing land from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMisunderstanding over Conner working for Woods the previous fall.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes draft of Archibald Woods to ? Rapp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCites laws pertaining to military land warrants. \"My greatest anxiety at this time is to get a library.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePurchased 27 acres on hill north of town.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Deringer has agreed to lease part of Woods' quarter. Questions about location of water.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHunt is ready to sell land and can make a good title.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArrangements to obtain slave Woods is trading for land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDetained by lowness of river.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNorval Wilson?. Has a fine girl. Ready to change her name. Is giving ? short \"soft looks.\" Gives other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAll fractions and part of fractions of land will be offered at remaining sales in half quarters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor 16,4000 acres in Tyler County. Bears affidavits by A. S. Brickhead. Copy made by D. Hickman.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs not interested in selling land and buying any of Hunt. Concerned about healthiness of the land. Describes number of game killed. Describes his property. Expects Wetsel? to go with him to look for a lead mine the Indians have told him of.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMay expect him within two weeks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Rapp of a mistake in quantity of land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCould not send money by John Owens because he does not get along. \"...Mrs. Bowland has not spoke to her father, nor uncle since the time of her marriage.\" Will send money by Edgar Campbell Wilson.\"I am about to open a house of entertainment in this place.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnwilling to compel slave to leave Woods that was to be exchanged for land. Send $400 instead.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"...I send Hazel and have no doubt he will please you. As he has not seen you, I have had to promise that if he is not pleased with his situation I will replace him...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCannot meet with Woods about land deal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas purchased land at Woods' request.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to buy a fractional part of a quarter of public land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Skinner to convey a letter and money to Joseph Hood for public land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpeculates on a trip. Slave, Darky, is ill. Children, Ann and Steve, always get into mischief. Washington started yesterday to Canonsburgh to college. Neighbor, Mrs. Dougherty is dying of consumption.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks payment of fees for legal services rendered in Paull v. Daniel Booth.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDefends himself from Woods' remarks concerning the painting of a fence by his son and other remarks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTried to carry out Woods instructions in regard to the purchase of a fraction of public land but was unable to because of rules cited by Joseph Woods, Register of Land Office and by the Receiver.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCrops, hunting.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffers slave for sale.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns vines.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to buy land from Hunt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill forward deed to Woods when he picks it up in Louisville. Would like to see slave \u0026amp; reconcile him to accompany him to Kentucky, \"for I assure you, I can not resort to force to induce it... I could not think of having him delivered to me at this place, or of his remaining here any time, the best of servants would get spoiled in this place directly.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChancellor's opinion is that redress should be sought on covenant of warranty which rests in the heirs, not the administrator.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBank is not selling drafts until September.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs suspending the issuing of a patent until after next Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWoods' land at Woodsfield do not live up to his expectations. Would like list of Indiana lands.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescription of journey from Wheeling to Morgantown. Daniel Booth and John Wilson have been committed to jail by marshals.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCannot find record that Woods paid taxes. Needs to pay to keep land for being sold. Includes Benjamin W. Wilson, to Archibald Woods, asking Woods for money and informing him he could not get oxen.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDesires to buy land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApologizes for sending deed after Woods declined to purchase the land. Still would like to sell it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo sell 300 acres of land to Andrew Ragu, Drury Baker and George Baker.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDaniel Booth and Juno Wilson were bonded out of jail and broke the bond. General Booth was security and now is bound for whole debt. Family news. Edgar has given up intention of returning to Indiana.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill bring cattle the following week.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds depositions from Woods for Chapline's lawsuit in which Woods will be cross examined.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIllness in neighborhood. Is thinking of leaving. Asks about land owned by Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill transfer land when requested.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill be at Woodsfield, 1824 October 11. Offers tanyard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMakes offer for lots.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMakes offer for lots.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods to endorse for $500.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for specifics of land offer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes to buy lot in Woodsfield. Includes, Note of memorandum by Woods of an offer to Miller, 1824 October 30.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for more information for Chapline's lawsuit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable to attend court in case of U.S. v. Salathiel Curtis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable to pay for lot. Lists different alternatives.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLegal advice pertaining to Woods v. John and Stephen R. Wilson and the land claimed by William Croghan, Jr. and the Chaplines.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns bill for Ohio Company presented to bank that should be paid if Thomas Wilson says it should be paid. Includes document of Thomas Wilson,stating that he did not handle the suit, but James McGee did. Tells what he knows.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEdgar has gone to Mason County, Virginia. Alpheus does not like living in Pennsylvania. Nancy (Wilson) Crawford died in June, leaving three month old child.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo build a log cabin. Gives specifications.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas not been paid by Moses Chapline.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants more information about tending mill for Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds answer to Archibald Woods' question. Includes Israel to Sehon undated, stating he has already responded to Woods. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eImmediately sent Woods' letter down to Jacob Israel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMakes an offer for property.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to lease land from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThinks bill for Moses H. Shepherd and his account with the National Road] will pass both houses in Congress. Vote for President and Vice President will be held that day. Bill has passes House for continuation of Cumberland Road.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Heard of opposition in Ohio County to Philip Doddridge. Doddridge is favorite of Monongalia. \"The people here appear to be weary and ashamed of such a feeble, inefficient cypher as our present representative.\" Interest in Union canal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. McLeery's house and lots are for sale. She is interested in living there. \"you mentioned in your last letter you would like to sell Sye and his wife to some person here. I don't know any person here that is able to unless Alpheus would. When he moved to Pennsylvania he set his free and now he is coming to Virginia he will want them.\" Alpheus' wife has another daughter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSince Cumberland Road continuation is settled, district will no longer be divided. Asks that Woods bring correspondence between E. W. Wells and ? Morgan to the election. \"I have a strong personal desire to be elected at this time. I feel that I have almost subdued a habit which has long held me depressed. A change of circumstances would assist me with a powerful moral force.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePays debt to bank. Asks to borrow more money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to know it he will lease for another year.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeposit in Bank of Indiana for money owed to Woods by John and Joseph Smith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Woods for 10 volumes of state papers. \"Mary is in no conditon to travel....\" Received $200 for Booth money in PaullV. Booth.Would like History of the Council of Trentfrom Woods' library. Doddridge is campaigning well. Hopes for canal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDispute over hogs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns rye.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLegal opinion concerning judgment of Ohio Company against Edward and Jonathan Jackson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUpset that Joseph Johnson will be elected. Has not heard who is appointed judge in place of ? Jackson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived Woods' agreement in case of Woods et al. v. Wilson. Woods can take Charles Hammond's deposition in Cincinnati. Questions to ask.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns parts for a repair?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill pay him as soon as he can. Cannot find purchaser. If bad health this season, he will leave.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking Shepherd to pay debt owed to Franklin Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAuthorizes Caldwell to execute deed of trust in debt owed to Franklin Woods by Moses Shepherd.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends oxen to be sold. Deletes land deal between ? Clarke and ? Martin.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns taking of Hammond's deposition in Wilsonv. Woods.Thinks Woods or someone should \"attend for Doddridge may be absent-may be drunk....\" Does not trust Doddridge because he is employed by Spencer if Wilson wins lawsuit. Mentions canal. Family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks questions regarding notices on the taking of depositions in Wilson v. Woods. Includes Archibald Woods to Eugenius M. Wilson. Concern Wilson v. Wood.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill keep the oxen.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePurchased a pair of bears? Will not again be a candidate unless that should entirely consist with the views of E. M. Wilson and Thomas Hayward.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReady to do millwright work.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds to know time he is to give deposition in Wilson v. Woods. Needs note in North West Bank of Virginia continued.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFailed to get Hammond's deposition because no hour specified in the notice. Thomas Wilson has dropsy. His best \"negro man, George, whether from some physical disease or from grief...of his master's death...suddenly went mad...got into the river and was drowned.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWoods' lands near Salt Creek will be valuable because of salt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Woods for catching his mare.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e(Apparently has been elected to a church conference?) of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Family news, including wife's approaching confinement and father's (Thomas Wilson) health.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news including her approaching confinement, health of her father-in-law (Thomas Wilson). Husband, Eugenius, has been elected to convention at Staunton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods' help with note to be put in North Western Bank.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMary had girl. Sick afterwards. Treatments described.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnhappy over route through his land. Also not pleased with goods sent by Mallory.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDepositions have been taken in Wilson v. Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor 1180 acres in Belmont County, Ohio. Bears affidavit of Samuel Fitch and recorded by William Paris, Jr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds $300 to be given to Knox \u0026amp; McGee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable to obtain Philip Doddridge's deposition. Left him drunk at Staunton. Legal advice to Woods. Family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIll-health of Mary (Woods) Wilson. Baby is named Frances. Prospective trips.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds to depend upon having Woods' place to rent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArchibald Woods to ? defending himself from charge he induced Knox \u0026amp; McKee to not honor recipients drafts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill not attend examination because son, William, has nothing memorized to deliver. Asks why. Includes Archibald Woods, to Jasper Mallory, concerning money owed by Mallory to Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEmily would like to go to school in Baltimore.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Wilson v. Woods was not tried. \"Negro woman and three children\" belonging to estate he was administering ran away. He may be liable. \"The negros are leaving this County by whole families and very few retaken. I look for Darky to go next and I shall not much regret it for although she is a good house servant yet I cannot (unless I lock her up every night) prevent her from getting into bad company, and she has now become almost a common strumpet--a being that I loathe to look upon.\" has not received money in Paull v. Booth.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds to know what arrangement is to be made for Moses H. Shepherd to pay debt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWoods' son-in-law, C. D. Knox has left word regarding Tavern. Asks Woods to send terms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerned over a director owing bank money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes his tavern in Wheeling and its location.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news from Augusta County, Virginia. Eugenius Wilson is unpopular because perceived as spearheading prosecution against two members of General Assembly, Edward Watts and Francis Billingsley for bribery. Mentions effect of death of James Pindall.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuit has been instituted in Superior Court of Law against ? Childers?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns about lawsuit which charges a title to land Woods is involved in is vague. Asks for patents and information.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRedeems watch. Asks Woods to come survey land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks if a position is available at Knox \u0026amp; McKee for Washington Wilson. Death of Thomas Wilson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington Wilson declines position with Knox \u0026amp; McGee and has accepted one elsewhere. Death of Thomas Wilson and death of Sarah Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuggests Woods come to next Court when Court House will be discussed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePork is rejected by Navy inspectors. Settled business with Moses H. Shepherd who will dismiss lawsuits.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePolitical prospects for Congress. News of Morgantown. Summarizes letter from a runaway slave.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProgress of lawsuit in Wilson v. Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable to pay money owed to Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChancellor Tucker has rendered decision. Wilson v. Woods must be decided by jury. Doddridges' arguments good. Received Booth money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOutlines political strategy to convince Haymond not to run for Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRoadmakers are ready to cut drain through Woods' field.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePredicts results in congressional race. Brother Norval Wilson married to ? Howland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable to pay money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrder for flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBuilders of National Road have let water onto his garden.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecommends ? Kennon to purchase land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas checked lawsuits of Kershner v. England, Morris, Woods \u0026amp; Caldwell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould like to be appointed superintendent of road.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInquires about land his deceased father owned in Ohio County. If Woods never collected money for A. Hamilton, he won't from his estate which will be insolvent. McClandhan's mother died 1824 May.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Brookover would like to rent land from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDarky, slave, has tried to run away twice. Is being returned to Woods family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerned over money owed Northwestern Bank by a director. Recommends three names to be appointed as director.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuggests Woods direct finishing of his warehouse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTransmits money owed to Woods by ? Maxwell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCompromise proposed in Wilson v. Woods. Cresap v. Chapline's heirs was decided in favor of Cresap. Has sold Darky to man in Harrison County for $300.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThinks Doddridge will stand better chance of winning than Leffler for Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns appointment of Woods as a director of Northwestern Bank.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns Wilson v. Woods, Woods v. Booth, and Woods' place as director of Northwestern Bank of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill defend three directors of Northwestern Bank of Virginia against being surplanted.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns Emily Knox's dissatisfaction with her school in Baltimore.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoes not recommend compromise in Wilson v. Woods. Problem with directors of Northwestern Bank of Virginia T. P. Ray and Alpheus P. Wilson will attend canal convention before going to Richmond. Does not trust Thomas S. Haymond. Passes on name of George Kyger for tavern. Wilson will act as clerk in T. P. Ray's absence.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMaxwell expects to pay money owed to Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoses Shepherd wants to meet with Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDefends Henry St. George Tucker from charge of being an agent of John R. Wilson (charges perhaps levied by Philip Doddridge).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotifies Ruggles that there is already a post office named Captina Creek in Belmont County, Ohio so suggests another name.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTravel in Missouri in winter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMaking arrangements to pay note. Candidate for next Congress. Hopes Woods will not move against Middle Island Company.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeed postal route on west side of Ohio River. Asks Woods' advice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSatisfied with how situation regarding indebtedness of directors of Northwester Bank of Virginia has turned out. Yarnall, Sprigg and Shepherd together owe about $70,000. Sprigg and Shepherd re-elected. Quotes Woods' misgivings about Henry St. George Tucker. Should resist any change in venue in Woods v. Wilson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvice on a postal route west of Ohio River.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRoute has been established to serve Captina Point (now Powhatan Point).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas horse for sale.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNo reply to previous letter. Will call on Woods to take deposition concerning claim of Moses Shepherd for building National Road.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends dried peaches. Does not want to rent Woods' place when lease expires.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMajor Smith intends to become a tenant under Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePost route has been established including Woodsfield.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvice in Wilson v. Woods. Family news including the education of an orphan child.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDamage done to Woods' land by a tenant. Suggests a ? Davis to make 100,000 brick.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill take along with James Smith the store and warehouse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill pay bills for daughter, Emily, and make arrangements for her trip home.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoes not consider land cleared properly by Miller.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to buy wood from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas sold tanyard--asks Woods or George Paull to make out deed to William Craig, the purchaser. Business is stirring at Woodsfield.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns land claimed by James McHenry. Gives information concerning McHenry's family. Probably concerns Wilson v. Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods to call on him at his office.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns money owed by ? Maxwell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWoods v. Boothe. Has settled with Mrs. Pindall. Woods v. Wilson did not gain a change of venue and Henry St. George Tucker's opinion.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks about note for money owed by ? Smith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInability to pay money owed to Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill tend to collecting money for Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBad health of Robert Woods. Gives news of extended family. Wants flour sent to him on a regular basis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends eight dollars.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgrees to buy land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas deposited $1520 in bank for Wilson's use. Bring deed to Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShall attend a sale.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds to stay in Morgantown to attend to client's business. Will have subpoenas served. Thinks Doddridge should be examined as a witness.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds aged whiskey.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to give up place. Recommends Obed Morris to have it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLearned through Thomas S. Haymond that it is intention of Yarnal \u0026amp; Co. to make a violent effort to get the ascendancy in the direction of the Northwestern Bank. Has erred in recommending Zane as a director.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable to see John Rector.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses $250 From ? Maxwell. Thinks Chancellor Tucker will refuse motion for a new trial. Jacobs and Doddridge \"argued rather feebly....I explained to the Judge all the circumstances of the trial on our journey up from Morgantown to this court.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks questions about the building of a turnpike since one has been authorized by legislature from Nashville to Columbia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDispute over Woods' not putting warehouse in repair and over the price of a horse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas gotten load and a halt of clay and has filled up holes in bank which he understands is Woods' objection to taking clay.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDisappointed at Chancellor Tucker's decision in Wilson v. Woods. Gives advice on next legal steps to take.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Answers inquiries made by Woods in \u003cemph render=\"italic\"\u003eWilson v. Woods\u003c/emph\u003e. Doddridge upset at remark he was unwell. Has put a piece in the paper under signature of \"concert\" supporting Adams meeting.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates condition of Northwest Bank of Virginia Recommends against appointment of Moses W. Chapline or ? Yarnall as directors.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnswering questions posed by Archibald Woods about methods and cost of building National Road. Also mentions Ohio Road and McAdams Plan of road construction. Questions in handwriting of Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks delay in paying money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHad anti-Jackson meeting. Ladies have formed literary society which meets in Wilson's office every Monday evening in which the Bible makes a part of their reading.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to rent Woods' tavern in Wheeling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTerms of land deal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMust have whole record copied--not selected parts. Legal advice in Wilson v. Woods. Believes Chancellor Tucker was wrong in directing issue to be tried. Advises an appeal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnthony D. Clarke borrowed $5,000 from Woods secured by deed of trust for land. Asks it they have the funds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill give up his house in Frederick. Then will look out for a first rate hotel. Thanks Charles D. Knox for writing him about Woods' hotel in Wheeling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks her father to visit. Discusses her children. Has clergyman boarding with them who will teach school.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to buy land. Includes John H. Jenkins to Archibald Woods, recommending Strean?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes arrival of first steamboat, \"Reindeer\" at Morgantown. Court record of Wilson v. Woods will not be copied for a month because it is so large and clerk has other records to copy. Alpheus P. Wilson and T. P. Ray started to Richmond to attend Anti-Jackson Convention.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould like to rent a house if Woods or any of his friends buys it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas received court record of 216 pages in Wilson v. Woods. Gives legal advice for the appeal. Morgan has declared for Senate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLegal advice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSend survey of 800 acre tract at Middle Island and he will make offer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReady to give out brickmaking contract, for courthouse in Woodsfield?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Caldwell to stop cutting timber on land sold to Nathan Ilanes. Includes memorandum of letter to Governor by Woods concerning Northwestern Bank of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoes not think the bill concerning his account with the U.S. for building the National Road will be acted upon this session.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds to borrow money from Northwestern Bank of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks help in getting a note discounted.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks if he can pay debt with steers and horses.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends carpet yarn to be colored and woven. Does not want a little girl to help in house. Mr. Russ (Presbyterian minister) is boarding with them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks help in obtaining loan from Northwestern Bank of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends two pigs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas procured two six week old pigs for Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBelieves Henry St. George Tucker's decision in Wilson v. Woods will be reversed. Chapman Johnson is tending to appeal. High spirits in Morgantown due to prospects for railroad. He and Ray are directed to invest $3200 in bank stock as executors of N. Evans.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods' help in getting payment from Moses Shepherd for helping to build bridge as part of the National Road. Daniel Steenrod owes him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thanks him for new saddle. Hope he will go to the Springs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods to advance fee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThere is a case against Dillon for $1,000 ordered by Jacobs. Clark will appeal in ejectment case.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnswers complaints about the shoeing of Woods' horse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHesitant to give advice in Clark lawsuit, but does so. Has applied to be Commonwealths Attorney in Brooke, Tyler and Randolph counties.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCannot pay him yet. Since Woods is concerned with Wheeling foundry, asks for a cast screw and plate for pressing cloth at his fulling mill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdams has sold land in Delaware. Will pay Woods when that is settled. Sehon will pay his part even if he has to borrow.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould like to borrow two hundred dollars from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNew York is in favor of Andrew Jackson. New York \"is destined to be a Great Nation within itself.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns Daniel Clark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLeaving for Bedford. Did not get appointment as Commonwealth's Attorney for Brooke County or Tyler County. Still a candidate for Randolph County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns possibility of a canal. Public is losing confidence in Railroad company.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFather-in-law needs land. Send terms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill attend to entering land for Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eClark says Woods has libeled and will not agree to terms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLegal advice concerning injunction against Clarke.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePasses on legal advice from Genin and his advice in lawsuit against Clark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHoratio Bakewell needs clay.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives his advice in lawsuit against Clarke. Thinks Woods should have compromised. Sends money for Alfred's bill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLegal advice regarding the administration of an estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInterested in renting house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington Wilson is seeking a new position.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eClark did not give security in lawsuit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eClark did not give security. May compromise. Have lost member of Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInterested in being miller.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvises against lawsuit in name of Northwestern Bank of Virginia against ? Adams. Justifies Sehon's bill for copying court record. Alpheus P. Willson has son, Evans.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Megurder? unwilling to give bail to close deed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes stay in Pittsburgh.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill make deed and send it. Father's health is bad.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill lease stove and storehouses at Powhatan Point.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNews of Morgantown and their mutual friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas entered land for Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDispute with Jasper? Mallory.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWoods has been appointed state proxy to represent state in the North Western Bank of Virginia. General Assembly is discussing Georgia and South Carolina anti-tariff resolutions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas decided to marry Mrs. McFerran, sister of Stephen Clowell. Gives reasons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable to pay Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePannell need to finish house he is building for Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRemits money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLegal advice in lawsuit against Clarke.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for location of Woods' land near his land so he can examine it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns candidates for election to Constitutional Convention of 1829. Mentions Edgar Campbell Wilson's prospects for re-election. Is worried about financial matters. Has spent one-fourth of income on religious and charitable matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould like to meet concerning mill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses his reelection campaign. Mentions newspaper. Eugenius' candidacy for Convention of 1829.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCannot wind up business and take Woods' mill for two months. Would like to be let off contract.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds Woods to attend bank board meeting of Northwestern Bank of Virginia and bring Steenrod so Board can authorize Thomas Woods to release a claim.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould like to take Woods' mill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis candidacy for the Constitutional Convention of 1829 and his position on reform.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCannot pay money owed to Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThought McLure had sold his foundry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCrippled and unable to do anything. Dispute over building a house for Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTries to settle debt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBalance due in public land entered by Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProspects for Mallory to rent mouth of Captina.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives terms for selling land to Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed needs to be re-done. Buckhannon unable to pay. Sylvanus Tarkington makes offer for land. Leffler and brother do not like the country.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends bank notes by Archibald Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMaking plans in case her husband, Eugenius, attends Constitutional Convention of 1829.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDissatisfied with house Randolph has built.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds payment for land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDispute with ? Pollock.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds note discounted.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoes not know when patent will be issued on Peter Hines' land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds to meet with Woods regarding the \"Captina Business.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds Woods influence with court. Will come alone because it is not safe to bring Negroes to that County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDetails of a trip to Bloomington, Ind.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCoulter quotes law on deputy clerks to show that his signature on a certificate of a deed is valid.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives terms on which he will rent land from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods' help with debt owed by James Woods \u0026amp; Co.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA statement concerning money owed him by ? Booth.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnswers questions about land he sold.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnswers questions about sale of mortgaged land by Henry Smith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports on value of Woods' land. Mentions grant of land for canal through the state.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFound house. Will pay Woods for pasture.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill come to Wheeling to check on house being built for him there.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTalked to his father about mortgaged land that was sold. Promise family will pay Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends copy of caveat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to buy town lot from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends Woods notice of money due.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e? Thomas is interested in renting a tavern.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns Silas Bowery who purchased mortgaged land from Henry Smith. Sends bill for services as a spy attested by John Brown who was a ranger at the same time.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Deed between Archibald Woods and Ann Woods of the first part, John McLure and Mary McLure of the second part, James H. Forythe and Ellen Forsythe of the third part, John List and Ann List of the fourth part, and Thomas Woods and May Woods of the fifth part all of Ohio County, West Virginia] and Thomas Johnston, Israle Updegraff, John List and Ellen List of the sixth part to convey land in North Wheeling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to take house (hotel?) from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTerms for King to lease a tavern.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill be in Wheeling to negotiate lease.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe-assures Woods about mortgaged land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces Thomas Edmundson who is a stockholder in Franklin Turnpike Road and is inspecting U.S. Road (McAdam's Road.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to know if Woods will agree to sell his father's (E. McClanahan) land. Has nine children, all daughters. He will be sixty-one in April. Other news of his family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks if John Caldwell and wife are alive.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to clarify title to land transferred by Wheeling Co. to Middle Island Company. Concerned about the dower right of Mrs. John Caldwell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas paid Woods' taxes. Explanation concerning a lease.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns orders for bricks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDelay in readying Globe Inn. Can get present building ready.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses career plans, medical school, and growth of Cincinnati.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eToll gates on U.S. Road will not pass. May get single appropriation to repair it. Mentions bridge.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrying to collect money from James Campbell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNew building needs fireplaces and filled ice house. Wants to supervise building of kitchen.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns Cumberland Road and Bridge.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces ? Shaffer of Pittsburgh who is a miller.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill comply with terms for property transfer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Uncle and Aunt Wilson have moved to Wheeling. College has between 40 and 50 students. Includes Autograph Letter Signed of H. Woods, Washington, Pa., to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, West Virginia,1831 February 6. Outlines his course of study.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods not to proceed against land for debt owed by ? Davidson since he (James Campbell) has purchased it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDirections for fixing up hotel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePleased Woods has obtained an icehouse for the hotel. Requests a storeroom.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses notice of Navy Department to application. Calhoun's pamphlet is out.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVarious possibilities for an election.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePromises to pay money owed to Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHand money being lent to his son\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill come to Wheeling to practice medicine within two or three months.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArmy worms have destroyed grain. Smith is mad at him for reporting to Woods Smith's sale of mortgaged land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRandolph has not given up lease.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill pay balance on a note and will try to pay other note during next winter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDifference of opinion concerning expiration of lease.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBelieve they can effect a trade.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports on Woods' land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo carry out a contract between James McHenry's representatives and a land company consisting of Robert Woods,Archibald Woods, James Caldwell, Moses Chapline and John Caidwell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor delinquent taxes to William Puett issued by Austin M. Puett, Commissioner of Revenue for Parke County, Indiana. Includes, receipt issued to Thomas Woods for payment of taxes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePetition concerning navigation of Captina Creek has been referred to select committee. Send remonstrance.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas turned over petitions to committee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOn way back from Missouri. Desires to close business with father's land. Asks that it be sold. Family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoes not believe stock will be subscribed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill open books for subscription of bank stock. Citizens desirous of procuring branch of North Western Bankor Richmond banks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWonders if he can accept payments for bank stock in notes rather than specie. Asks when a branch can be opened.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSale of public lands.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns subscription of stock in North Western Bank.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns subscription of stock in North Western Bank.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns deed to land sold by Eugenius Wilson who is deceased. Will do estimate of money to be collected soon. Gives Wilson's account with estate of N. Evans.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to buy $500 in stock of North Western Bank under new charter if Woods thinks new stock profitable.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks to be released from part of terms of a lease.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas submitted amendment to bank bill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill subscribe for stock for McCoy under the new charter of the Northwestern Bank of Virginia Worried about competition from possible branch of the U.S. Bank being established at Wheeling. Worried about branches of Northwestern Bank at Wellsburg and Morgantown. Lists directors.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods to buy stock in North Western Bank for him. \"The debate still goes on with great violence and excitement on the emancipation of slavery, the opinion of the Committee will be reversed but I cannot say what will be the final result.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"We have now been 14 days debating the question whether it is expedient at this time to legislate with a view to the gradual abolition of slavery...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill concerning navigations of Captina Creek has been postponed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePaid tax on Thomas Woods' land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e350 shares have been subscribed in Wellsburg to the Northwestern Bank of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport that Alpheus Wilson was drowned. Has some idea of returning from college because of ill-health.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConfirms report that Alpheus Wilson drowned.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConfirms death of Alpheus P. Wilson in Monongalia River. Suggests Hamilton return home from college if unwell. Has lost $2,000 by flooding of Ohio River.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuspects fraud on part of Samuel H. Gutherie.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresented resolutions adopted by directors of Northwestern Bank of Virginia. Thinks Bank bill will pass both houses. Tariff discussion still going on. Hopes it will be put to rest by amicable adjustment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds note on Northwestern Bank passed. Nothing has been heard of body of Alpheus.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill endeavor to get a board to meet with Woods on the subject of the note.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNo material change in Eugenius Wilson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHer father received letter from Woods concerning death of his son. Family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants first refusal of Captina property.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds to borrow money from North Western Bank.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to buy a lot.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSympathy in death of Thomas Woods and Emily Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to rent Captina property.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill raise frame of mill June 12.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLost horse in coal pit.Visited Pittsburgh.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eQuestions concerning stock in Northwestern Bank of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSympathy in death of Thomas and Emily Woods. Has paid tax on Thomas' land. Indian problems.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTerms he will buy house and lot on.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCannot find material in Eugenius Wilson's papers concerning lawsuit of Wilson v. Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns dispute over sale of lots. Offers five hundred dollars for house and lot.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks about money for service due (War of 1812?) Black Hawk War causing hard times.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotice to Woods that he must fill two lots with gravel because of standing water.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOkey's brother needs $100. Thinks Gutherie will do right thing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSettlement of a lease.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDavid Ramsay doesn't intend to pay back money. Mentions casualties in Black Hawk War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks indulgence on debt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to meet with Woods to reach agreement on land dispute.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDefends action of the congregaton for the support of the minister.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Also lists directors.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn R. Hall needs loan for $250. Can obtain if Paull or Woods endorses for him. Paull does not endorse for anyone but recommends Hall to Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDisappointed Woods did not meet with him. Offers to meet again to try to settle dispute.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends court date. Gutherie has bought back Headley's house and lot.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnderstands Woods wants to sell tavern occupied by King. Asks terms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants $16,000 for Wheeling House run by King.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas advertised Woods' land for sale. Is candidate for state senate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould like to buy property from Woods if Guthrie relinquishes his claim.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill be ready to go to Indiana with Hamilton Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSamuel Atkinsonhas entered security double sum of our attachment. A writ of replevin? has issued against Woods to cause attached property to be returned.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Brighem is willing to teach Ann Eliza Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeclines office as bank guard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDetails captures of two persons alleged to have robbed bank in Wheeling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCan not get an answer from Guthrie about his meeting with Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable to obtain loan from U.S. Bank because of uncertainty of the renewal of the charter. Will try further.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLegal advice regarding dispute with Samuel H. Gutherie.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill meet with Peck. Would like for Col. Archibald Woods to be present.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInformation concerning Woods' dispute with Samuel H. Guthrie.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJudge Hallock has allowed the injunction.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProposes a settlement.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLegal steps he has taken in Woods' dispute with Gutherie.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses various candidates for Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill convey deed to Eller.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecommends ? Whitcomb for tending to Woods' land business. News of the legislature.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds to settle accounts. Buchannon ought to have been sued.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoes not have legal papers. Will try to accomplish payment of notes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e? Ray will attend court to prove will of Eugenius Wilson. Has not sent list of debts due to estate. Woods may have to give bond as executor. Will collect fees due Wilson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Notifies Floyd that Northwestern Bank of Virginia has been robbed. Includes Archibald Woods concerning a levy for a court house in Ohio County, West Virginia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplains his role in the removal of Woods as a state director in the Northwestern Bank of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplains circumstances surrounding Woods' removal as state director in Northwestern Bank of Wheeling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInquires about rental of farm. Apologizes for incident of previous year.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks permission to live on one acre of Woods' land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning Leffler's chances for election to Congress and the election of directors to the Northwestern Bank of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns Northwestern Bank of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHave gained a most significant victory in the lower house over the Virginia nullifiers. Defeated by one vote. We shall either run Tyler or McCoy for the Senate...we shall not likely rally? Tyler. The west and middle regions are well organized and we can elect him to a certainty.., resolved to put down these southern notions. In Virginia much is to be done in the election of a senator. Rives is with us and if we get Tyler we are safe, at the request of several western members on Thursday last I addressed a letter to Tyler, to know his sentiments on secession and nullification. This evening I send his answer. Gives defense on appointment of directors to Northwestern Bank. Determined about spring election.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePossibilities for election to Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChances for election.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news. Concerned about his health. Questions about a debt and education of children.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTaking depositions to prove military service.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould like to take a house he is building for Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTerms for an agreement on land to avoid a lawsuit. Includes notes concerning Archibald Woods' terms of settlement with Joseph McCoy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCandidacy for Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDispute with Archibald Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas application to buy Woods' land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGuthrie cannot prepare himself to fulfill compromise offered.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for copy of patent. Received $26,500 in part of money stolen from Northwestern Bank of Virginia. Lists candidates for Congress. Includes John McLure to Archibald Woods. Needs evidence to secure copy of a patent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas concluded to take Powhatan Place at Captina.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill endorse a note for William B. King on certain conditions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks that Woods make deed to Martha (Woods) Knox.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThinks Woods need not fear any great difficulty with Guthrie. Equalizing board sits in June.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSold Woods' land in Vigo County to Chauncey Rose. Thomas Woods' land has been sold for taxes. County in distressed situation for want of money. Failure of crops last two years.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProspects for election to Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCannot pay money owed to Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInformation on Samuel H. Gutherie's business. Gave Woodman notice to settle note.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest to borrow money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods to attend to note.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds to meet with Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArrangements for settling with Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecommends individuals as magistrates and opposes Nicholas Wykert.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for money due under Eugenius Wilson's will.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLost horse in coal pit. Family news, (Letter is begun by Louisa ?)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Grafton and Mr. King have closed their bargain. Sends reports of board of health, \"I have this morning seen Doctor Houston an he informs that he has not heard of any new cases today.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHave not brought money to Wheeling because of fear of the cholera Gutherie is selling land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSylvia or Silvia ? left at house of John F. Clarke. Things left by Mr. Paull. Encloses reports of Board of Health. \"The ... sickness with two exceptions is confined to the immediate neighborhood of McConnell's old tan yard. I am informed that the old vats is full of water and all kinds of filth \u0026amp; that they have been in that situation for the last two years.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mary Woods to mother Mrs. Anne Woods, Wheeling, West Virginia Received letter from Dr. Houston. Trusts her Ann is obedient. Mr. Laurie preached his trial sermon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Ruggles and wife deeded lot to Gutherie. People are frightened of cholera. \"If anyone dies in this neighborhood \u0026amp; we have had a number of deaths, the person is rolled up in his bed, \u0026amp; bedclothes \u0026amp; his own clothes tumbled into a rough box, as soon as dead, \u0026amp; immediately buried.\" Guthrie will deed lots to Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks about distraining (detaining personal property for security of a debt) a wheat crop. Includes Jacob answering Woods questions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport on tending to Woods' land. Includes account of Woods with Feeny.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes to borrow six hundred dollars. Father will give deed of trust on property in Hagerstown, Maryland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes trips to White Sulphur Springs and Salt Sulphur Springs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks to borrow fifty dollars.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter of recommendation for N. Osburne as a tavern keeper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOsburn keeps a first-rate tavern.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill build mill wheel for two dollars and fifty cents per foot.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSamuel Sprigg and Archibald Woods be appointed a Committee to settle with Henry Sockman for rent of Know Hon Farm,\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns terms of rental of stores and warehouse at Powhatan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnswer to inquiries about North Western Bank of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest to borrow two thousand dollars from Wheeling Bank.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProgress on building of grist mill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment by ? Rose for Woods' property is in hands of Warren \u0026amp; Co., to Terra Haute. Much sickness, few cases of cholera.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Crawford's house and lot were not sold, but an empty lot between his house and Randolph Tavern was sold, as was his farm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcern over accident involving Ann (Poage) Woods Washington, and Franklin Woods?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses mothers' receipt for money lent her by Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJackson \"goes full tilt against the bank.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to know if bank robbers are caught.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNational Road Stage has incurred extra expense in fulfilling mail contract. Asks compensation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to rent house for grocery at Powhatan Point. Asks Woods advice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas applicants for Thomas Woods' heirs' land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCommittee report on courthouse is unfavorable. May be reversed and brought before House Of Delegates. Will present memorial concerning Northwestern Bank. Floyd promised appointment but he and Council are not speaking. Large meeting in Richmond concerning deposits. Benjamin Watkins Leigh spoke.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWoods to vote for him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns sale of land for taxes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses memorials. Thomas Hart Benton is \"pouring out vials of his wrath upon Clay and the bank.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrip to Washington. Heard Calhoun speak. Description of city.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTerms prospective tenant would like for leasing land. Opinion on land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHeard William Cabell Rives deliver speech on removal of deposits.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCourthouse questions to be brought up any day. Private committee recommended division of county.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSend form for Woods' release mortgages by Guthrie.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecommends William H. McNabb for loan with a lot as security. Includes William H. McNabb stating that he will mortgage lot with a lot nearly owned.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePromises not to cut any timber contrary to Woods' wishes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLots sold by Samuel H. Gutherie to the Methodist Episcopal Church.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDesires to sell stock in Northwestern Bank of Wheeling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCannot pay money owed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExcuse for not paying note.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHandling the rental of Woods' house for him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCalled on General Breckenridge and found he was dead. Called on nephew and heir James D. Breckenridge.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePecuniary embarrassments of this section of the county. Sent copy of a of bill of legislature chartering bank and branches.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter. Buying flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames Moore will do surveying.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eResignation as President and Director.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBinnager needs indulgence on money owed Woods for land. Vouches for him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas two yokes for oxen for sale and a horse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDesires to borrow money from bank.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffer to rent a house, steam mill etc. for a lumberyard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelays information from ? Rose concerning payment of a note. Commissioners authorized to negotiate the loan for our state bank and branches.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment on note and harsh policies of Northwestern Bank of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to have bank board convened to discount notes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable to pay note.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGot judgment and execution against Fogle but no property could be found and Fogle died. Asks if son Thomas' land on Raccoon Creek could be leased. H. F. Feeny redeemed it. Some cases of cholera. James? Seaman ill. Jacksonian politics.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarket for slaves and horses.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShowed Woods' lands to ? Scott. Will tend to taxes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas offered to buy land belonging to Thomas Woods' heirs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods to be pallbearer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDaniel Steenrod wants to keep place five years longer if Woods will build stable and house or fix old one.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends check.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConfirms death of addressee's mother. Words of religious consolation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotifies him of money still due by estate of Eugenius Wilson. Includes receipt of Thomas P. Ray, surviving executor of Nimrod Evans to Archibald Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDavid Lively wishes to rent Woods' tavern.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoes not think Woods is liable on special warrantee deed to Jacob Ash. Wilson outlines his prospects for election. Measles prevail.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReady to start boat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns gathering signatures.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds to borrow money from Woods to pay off note at Bank if it cannot be renewed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill send money by safe opportunity. Has offer for lands owned by heirs of Thomas Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTerms they will take Woods house and lot.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotice that premium is due.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffer for Woods house has been made by Jo. Driggs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Jacobs what he has done with note in his hands.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRevival of religion.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Planned trip to New Orleans and Nashville for health. Includes Mary Woods, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Ann (Poage) Woods. Ann's health and proposed trip.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo capture slave, Jefferson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnn Eliza Wilson wants to take trip south for three months to restore health. Philip Syng Physick of Philadelphia agrees with remedy. McNeely wants to buy land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest to borrow money from the Bank.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcurs in opinion that hill land should be sold. Has sold other land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Woods is willing to sell any property you think proper. Bought Ann a piano. For Mrs. McKee's and Ann's health will take trip.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecounts trip from Pittsburgh. Sends message to her children. Includes Ann Eliza Woods to Archibald Woods. Includes John McKee to Mrs. Brison.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Peck to tell Samuel H. Guthrie that he will be at Woodsfield to collect money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Sternrod to rent a field for two more years.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents For Landers to sell to Woods a lot in Steinersville, Belmont County. Includes affidavit of Benjamin Cole recorded by William Tailman.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplains his position regarding his proposal that an inquiry be made as to the propriety of amending the charter of the Merchants \u0026amp; Mechanicks bank as to provide for the reception of the capital which the North Western Bank is required to furnish the branch in Morgantown.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBusiness is good. Will close up partnership. Has tended to business for Woods in trying to collect money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnonymous letter giving Woods advice concerning his tavern.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProgress on collecting from the Smiths.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports progress in collecting money. Unable to collect from Samuel H. Guthrie.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds to borrow money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCatherine Wood is to marry. Mr. Thomson wants to start a school.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProtest construction of houses McLure is building.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to rent at Powhatan Point.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates Woods' taxes are all right. Includes Samuel H. Guthrie to Archibald Woods, 1837 December 27 stating he obtained letter from Mason.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDesires to rent tavern stand.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArrangement for Archibald Woods to obtain a house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds to borrow one thousand dollars.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrying to sell his land to purchase land from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotifies of need to pay premium.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to rent farm to start a dairy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProposed to lease corner of Monroe and Main Street.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePaying out of money. Invitation to dinner.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas sold land for Woods and disposed of his own property. Now hopes to make deal for Woods' Indiana land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests Woods to attend case as a witness.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants privilege of burning lime in kiln.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotification of date of Seaman case.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDrawn on him for three thousand dollars. \"Houma?\" arrived here but demanded cargo when ran against the bank.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to rent property.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs paying ? King's rent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill meet him to pay money due.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by H. D. Brown.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSam Jones has not been here for six weeks. No proceeding for him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecommendation of bearer of letter to be a tenant.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived letter. Expects money at next court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Lively has made bar room a warehouse for the German population.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTenant wants to rent place again. Has fulfilled lease. Okey wants to buy it. Wants advice on buying a small place for son.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas tended to Hynes business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTerms he would offer for lot and what building he would put up.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks help to get notes discounted.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks condition of wife's (Mrs. Carr) land and what it could be sold for.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable to locate 12 acre tract in section 14. Tax record for section 2 and 8. Perhaps bring suit against James Elliot, present claimant. Includes Benjamin S. Cowens to Archibald Woods giving legal advice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDesires to buy wood from Woods by cutting up trees that have fallen.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Lively to move away.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWoods said his proposition was unreasonable, complained of charge for work and was cross. Desires his patronage. Will make counteroffer to build house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds notes if Woods sued Guthrie.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Francis needs advice settling up husband's affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMen working on dam are taking stone from bank of river.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes to purchase land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSale of property of Zacheus Francis, deceased, will take place.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReady to move when Woods brings money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFinds taxes unpaid on a portion of Woods' land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoney is ready to be paid for two notes assigned Woods from Mr. Stream? Needs names for other notes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWoods' fire insurance premium on the Virginia Hotel is due.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApplication for stock has been declined.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds to appoint someone in place of Daniel Steinrod.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable to meet others but will agree to settlement.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses receipt for taxes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpects to leave two hundred thousand dollars with Mr. Woodruff. Needs to borrow $1000 from bank.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods to keep house for him he now lives in as \"I have a Jurnaman (German?) to put in it.\" Will give him the lease for the Seaman house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable to collect money. Resumption of specie payments has resulted in any discounting of notes. Has purchased a small interest in Ritchietown to secure money owed him by John? McKee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosed letter on taxes on land belonging to son's heirs in Parke which have not been paid.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill take place at four dollars per acre.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eForm of authorization for Peck to release mortgage from Samuel H. Guthrie to Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCannot move to Woods' property on Captina.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConsiders matter on Woods' part vexatious and ungenerous. Had no other interest in the lease other than promoting the best interest of the house for the sake of the stage lines. Any proceeding instituted by Woods will be followed by removal of the stages from the house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoves of various people.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas sued Guthrie on behalf of Woods. Told Woods has idea of sending granddaughter to school at St. Clairsville. Recommends it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for Woods to come and settle the amount of the estate that Zacheus Francis owes him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning a coal mine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill extend bond of Mr. Cole.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThinks Harrison will win.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProtest of $250 draft has caused distress. Counting on money for college. Mary has never gotten part of estate. McKee is guardian for boys. Family has not lived with him for 8 or 9 years.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames Paull has paid protested draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes to buy land from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Questions concerning will of John H. Schwop.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAstonished to receive bill from Woods for stone. Thought commissioners for securing bank at Hog Run Bridge could get stone. Will have stone valued according to law.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Received letter relative to Post Office at Powhatan Point. H. Cowen was unwilling to join objection but will not encourage removal to Steinersville. Would like opinion on Exchequer Plan of Secretary of Treasury.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Husband relieved from pecuniary embarrassment by his brother. Sorry Grandma's health feeble. Hopes income from town property will support brothers at college. \"There are but few persons over seventy who can exhibit the same acturty as yourself and Grandma Brison.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRenewed 1843 April 1 and 1844 April 1.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Situation is bad there but better on a farm. Alarmed that Theodire had to cease from study. Gives information on a family member who is evil. Includes note of James ?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor a farm for three years. Lease terminated after one year.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecorded by James D. Morris.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns North Western Bank of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas rented Archibald Woods' mill. Needs repair. Asks Bucher to repair it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncouraging Woods to attend a meeting.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. ? has lumber and is commencing work. Will show Woods' mason the quarry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest to borrow one hundred dollars.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo do work on Woods' two mills.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas received letters stating that neighbors are disgusted with him and taking their wheat elsewhere. Defends himself.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Arrangements for his return. Mrs. Woods sick but recovered.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDirections for masons who are to build wall under the tobacco house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Allen cannot build foundation for stable but would haul stone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBy order of city council, calls meeting of \"trustees of Wheeling Lancastrian Academy.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMills needs new bolting cloths.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould like to rent store room.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncourages Woods to keep Thomson as miller. Exhorts Woods to lose no time in making peace with God.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill probably move.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould like to get coal from Big Run. Mason is building foundation under stable.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBuying land from men who are unable to pay money down. Would be accommodation to us to get a further loan of $500.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrip to extend acquaintance with country, merchants \u0026amp; collecting, representing Wilson and Brother. Dancing and hunting. Has seen prairie on Fire. Will pass through villages of Shawnees \u0026amp; Delawares. \"Remember me to all of the black folks.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIssued by Alexander T. Laidley, Clerk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas searched for survey lines.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcluded to let Elias Hafer have place where Darrah lives because doubt that Darrah can make improvement he desires.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas placed upon one of the doors of the Bank vault one of Jones Patent Combination Locks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrip to collect. Left Messrs Wilson and is with Messrs. Abbot \u0026amp; Peake. \"What does Betty Rose call her baby. No one has told me that she has one but I know that no gal that looks like her \u0026amp; of her make could be married a year \u0026amp; not have one.\" Asks to be remembered to many people including \"the black folks.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks McKinley to collect for him. Will proceed against Wingrove.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecommends lock made by H. C. Jones of Newark, New Jersey.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo appear in Circuit Superior Court of Law and Chancery to answer a bill in chancery exhibited against them by Henry Swertzer. Issued by Alexander T. Laidley.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSevere heat in St. Louis. Asks to be remembered to many people.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to go into business with S. H. Peake. Needs money to do so. Includes letter, 1846 December 24.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Death of ? Briscoe, their bookkeeper who was from Loudoun County, Virginia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants her to visit. Family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLikes her picture. Has not courted Marion Clarkson. Remember him to various people.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes her sickness (during a pregnancy).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrip to St. Louis. Boarding. Will keep promise on temperance.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInterest in Mollie Wilson. News from John Baker and Cooper?, Reading life of Swedenbourg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpects to visit her too next week.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMother unable to make trip as roads are bad. Outlines his route.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChristmas celebration at the school. Describes teaching.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncourages students to \"Waveland.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRosa Harrison is dead of scarlet fever which is raging. Describes Christmas and mention of Easter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcern over sister's health. Cooper is determined to be a Christian.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Poem and sympathy in death of Mary Cooper Morgan. N. L. Peyton, to Mrs. William Ann R. Morgan, \"Waveland,\" Fauquier County, Virginia, undated. Sympathy in death of Mary Cooper Morgan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSympathy in death of Mary Cooper Morgan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecovering from typhoid fever. John B. has job in furnishings store. Was 21 on April 21.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eResolved to be Christian. Cholera epidemic.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescription of fire which burned 23 boats and then spread to building. ? Peake and John Baker have cholera.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been ill. Cholera epidemic. ? Peake \u0026amp; A. Cooper Baker sick.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of Alexander Cooper Baker.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of Alexander Cooper Baker of cholera. Will probably leave along with Will and John.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSympathy letter on death of Alexander Cooper Baker.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of Alexander Cooper Baker and cholera epidemic.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of Alexander Cooper Baker. Business. Cholera epidemic.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam W. Baker will not leave St. Louis. S. H. Peake will send statement of business of Peake \u0026amp; Baker.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of cholera epidemic. Death of minister perhaps from visiting the sick.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNo decision on partnership with S. H. Peake.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of Alexander Cooper Baker.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of Alexander Cooper Baker.Boarding at Scott's Hotel. They are Wheeling people.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTombstone inscription for grave of Mary Cooper Morgan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDesired to make money. \"I must go out on the levee to work and therefore must close.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTemperature day before was 8 degrees below zero. Baker Murray is to marry Mrs. Watts, a Catholic who keeps a boarding house. Controversy in St. Louis over lectures of ? Leaky who is \"reformed\" monk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to go to California. Change of climate, friends going, and uncertainty of S. H. Peake's business plans. \"I do not think of going to California to dig gold....\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas asthma. Will have wagon, six mules, three Indian ponies, rifle, pair pistols, two large knifes knives and blankets for trip to California. Includes W.W. Baker, St. Louis. Mo., to Sister. Move to California.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived answer to telegram. Answer \"William W. Baker arrived here this morning. Will leave for home on first boat. Health is bad.\" Glad he had not left for California.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam W. Bakerhas recruited enough strength to travel home,\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning health of William Baker.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning health of William Baker.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns a debt, a fire, and a lease. Regrets being unable to give daughter money for wedding.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegrets Edgar has left home. Lists problems at home. pages. Includes, letter, ? to Edgar Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMaggie Hamilton not expected to live. Sudden death of delirium tremens of A Mel lam? the portrait painter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMisses him while he is away at College.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been visited by Mrs. Faulkner and Mrs. Conrad. Town and religious news of Winchester.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo convey land in Missouri. Witnessed by P.L. Edwards. Recorded by Samuel Caldwell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by George Whellier for John McCulloch.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by George Whellier for John McCulloch.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by George Whellier for John McCulloch.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath and funeral of J. Zehner, professor of math at Burlington College.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of their mother.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of the death of Ann Cooper's mother and aunt from cholera. Father is ill. Unsure if he has cholera. Includes, newspaper clipping concerning cholera deaths.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sympathy in death of her mother. Includes,Samuel C. Baker, Martinsburg, West Virginia, to sister Mrs. Ann R. Morgan, concerning illness of their father.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns death of Mrs. Ann R. Morgan's mother and illness of her father.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of Mrs. Morgan's mother and aunt from cholera.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by John McCulloch.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter of sympathy for death of Mrs. Morgan's mother.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by E. H. Caldwell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by John McColloch.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by John McColloch.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by John McColloch.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by Alonzo Loring.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by John Henry McKee who has power of attorney. Bears affidavit of Thomas E. Thompson and recorded by Samuel E. Caldwell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by E.M. Caldwell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSympathy letter in death of Mrs. Morgan's husband.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e14 items. Includes of Elijah McClanahan to Woods; Daniel Sheffey to Woods; Andrew Hamilton to Woods, copy of decision to stay execution; bond; and accounts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the division of land purchased by the petitioners from patentees granted land by virtue of service in the French and Indian War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrders brandy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrders Indian mail.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill take possession of house. Canal is out of fix so will not be able to get things from Alexandria.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNot able to get furniture because canal is broken.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to know if he can rent place again.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods to take charge of renting and improving his land. Asks Woods to pass any offers to sell along to him. His post offices are Chillicothe, Ohio; St. Francisville, Louisiana, \u0026amp; New Orleans.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends Croton oil. Go to camp meeting tomorrow. Asks to borrow lace shawl. Other requests.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGlad to hear friends are well. Health slowly improving. Applied money received from Mr. Worth to credit of account with Company.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrice of land near Danville and Lexington is twenty shillings per acre. Brought suit against Pollard for band. Includes manuscript of Archibald Woods? concerning notes on religion.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable to send certificate. Try to get fifty pounds from ? Kilbreath.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks if road is open from ? to Wheeling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to move shop close to river.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDecree is absolute unless Clark perfects appeal by entering security. Will give no opinion on a compromise. Other legal advice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequested Franklin Woods to copy portion of bill of complaint in Woods v. Chapline.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTelling Woods to reassure the slave that is to be traded to him William Croghan for land, that he William Croghan only wants him the slave as a coachman \"you may assure him if he be a faithful servant I will make him a kind master--\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks that servant to be given in exchange for land on Hog Run be ready to be picked up.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSend survey by John Scott.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e? Russell called on him for note against Samuel Hudson. There is judgment against Woods for costs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe and ? Poerm? will take land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould like to rent farm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas declined doing anything with Smith. Two hundred and seventy dollars will cover amount.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods to wait until October for money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable to collect money for Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes to borrow $500 from North Western Bank of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Think election will be between Jackson and himself. Asks Woods to \"personate\" himself at the election. \"Pray do not let the revolutionists out general you at a time when danger appears to be so near to hand...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Because of infirmness, he submits his resignation as commandant of Company.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eQuestions about location of tract of land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBring deed. Will not fly from bargain.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrote A.D. Clarke \u0026amp; requested him to settle account with Woods. Settle note to bank endorsed by R. Simms suit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter of resignation as bank director which Woods is to hold and use if he wishes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLet bearer have horses Woods is lending and send advertisement for horse Woods has lost.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns salt, sugar, wheat, rent due by Mallory, accounts due, and the rent of property at Captina.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods to help her brother David McClure to estimate value of land she wishes to sell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests for Woods to attend to by drawing money from Auditor of Pubic Accounts and bring back McClures' appointment as Inspector.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIf he does not return in time, ask Col. Woods? or George Washington Wilson to remit money to Mr. Clark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests Woods to attend a Board meeting.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHorse sent back belongs to Alexander Caldwell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces ? Jackson, a tanner who wishes to buy a lot.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eQuestions about navigation of Elk and Ohio Rivers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWoods and Wilson are commissioners along with Jonathan Buckanon , Josiah Morgan, David McClure to locate a road from Cummins's Mill to Wheeling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks that money due her be paid.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePower of attorney has been obtained from President of Literary Fund authorizing the subscription of $50,000 of North Western Bank of Virginia stock at Wellsburgh. Application will be made to Board of Directors to open books. Recommends it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods to come get his wheat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePut a note in for Curtis \u0026amp; Co. for discount.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffers service in locating warrants.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnder guard as a deserter. Defends himself.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMother has 100 bushels of wheat to grind.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDesires to lease property.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProcured letter from Alpheus Willson for Woods to see concerning directors of North Western Bank of Virginia. Includes Alpheus P. Wilison to John Tyler concerning appointments of directors of North Western Bank of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests Woods to write ? Jacobs and bring patents with him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation. Glad ? is Congressional candidate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSoldiers must bring public arms to batallion muster for inspection. \"Whatever thoughts you or I had of resigning (as I most seriously had) it cannot it will not now do to resign until the storm is over;...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas received orders to march to Point Pleasant.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the location of a road (possibly the Cumberland Road.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo inquire regarding the payment to taxes. Woods is also to call on General Breckenridge.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Governor to confer with President of United States to request protection from Indians. Also signed by Charles WellsJohn Dant, John Davis, Hezekiah Davison,J ohn Haymond, Cornelius Bogard, John Haddan, William Morrez?, W.H. Cavendish, and H. Caperton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Ruggles to intervene in legislation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by Jacob Lee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds new deed from Croghan's father to be recorded in the County where the land is.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns lawsuit of J. Wilson v. Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns Bank of United States. If it is granted a charter, Woods suggests alterations and amendments to it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Barber to send messenger to deliver legal notice to Stephen R. Wilson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProposal to trade land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns lawsuit of Wilson v. Woods; and the appointment of state directors to the Board of the North Western Bank of Virginia. Includes Archibald Woods to ?. Concerns establishment of post office at Capteena.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElijah Woods failed on his part of agreement to explore or locate warrants.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes to make a settlement by purchasing slaves. Wants young ones not in habit of running away. \"...those of a contrary disposition are however often the best slaves but situated as we are in this County between... Pennsylvania \u0026amp; Ohio...and where slavery is much ridiculed, any Negro of an enterprising disposition and forward in their Manners are almost certain to go into one or the other states or down the Ohio;...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReligious ideas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns sale of lots.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Weaver declines to purchase house because wife wants to quit business of keeping a public house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for information from the city.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Hinds has agreed with M. Clark for oxen. Will accept your offer for his tract of land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes plats on verso of Maddison's or John Mitchel's land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes estimate of damages sustained by Archibald Woods in consequence of lease given by Richard Yates to James Fulton, blank notes for North Western Bank of Virginia, instructions for inquiring at Land Office in Kentucky, instructions to take paper back to broker and get paper of Miami Exporting Company, poem (Lines supposed to be written at Genoa), deposition concerning a land dispute between Samuel Todd and the executors of Andrew Woods, Instructions for formation on parade ground and for inspection of sentinels by officer of the day, (circa 1812), Alexander? Caldwell to Archibald Woods (wants to borrow shovels), parody of a candidate's speech, Robert Poage to Archibald Woods, petition to Virginia Governor to ask for protection for frontiers from Federal Government, vote for governor of Pennsylvania in four counties, and formula for sheep-dip.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondents include George W. Bailey, William C. P. Breckinridge, S. L. Brown, Mrs. S. T. Cook, T. Gallaher, Louisa A. Kemper, George A. Paull, A. J. Poag, C. C. Poage, Charles M. Poage, G. H. Poage, George B. Poage, J. C. Poage, M. Annie Poage, S. C. Poage, Thomas K. Poage, J. N. Powers, Margaret Sisson, Andrew W. 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Contents","Scope and Contents"],"scopecontent_tesim":["Papers, chiefly 1783-1846, of Archibald Woods of Ohio County, West Virginia. The papers concern his family, the Poage family, and the Houston family, as well as his business dealings. Correspondents include Levi Barber, Daniel Call, Philip Doddridge, Chapman Johnson, Henry Lee, James Pindall, Benjamin Ruggles, Daniel Sheffey and John Tyler, Edgar Campbell Wilson, George Washington Wilson and Thomas Wilson. Subjects dealt with in the collection include banking, cholera, the Cumberland Road, land speculation, pioneer life near Wheeling, West Virginia and in Kentucky and Indiana, formation of and early days in Belmont and Monroe counties, Ohio (including the founding of Woodsfield, Ohio), the Northwest Territory, Indians of North America, family life, marriage and courtship, Virginia militia during peacetime and in the War of 1812, Ohio politics, sale of slaves and the Whiskey Rebellion. There are also letters of members of the Baker and Morgan families of Fauquier County, Virginia and Wheeling, West Virginia which concern life in St. Louis, Missouri during the 1840's.","Addition to folder 1482:  December 31, 1824 letter from Z. Jacobs in Richmond, Virginia to Archibald Woods regarding moving the College of William and Mary to Richmond.","Offering his military warrant and pay for service in the U.S. Continental Army in lieu of money owed Woods. Witnessed by Andrew Woods and Alley ? McKee. Affidavit by Ebenezar Lane.","Concerning land to be located and patented by military warrants and divided between the two men.","Scope and Contents Bill of sale to Martha Woods, Botetourt County, Virginia 1 Negro girl.","Concerning money and land.","Scope and Contents Concerning land purchased from the military claims of James Ludlow, James Letort and Andrew Fowler who served in \"the old Virginia Regiment under Governour Dinwiddie's Proclamation.\"","Concerning land on the Kanawha River.","Nevill was attorney for William Croghan. Witnessed by John Beaver and ? Heth.","Scope and Contents Concerning agreement with Archibald Woods. Including agreement between Kerr and Woods, 1786 November 6.","Concerning a list of land and people which was prepared for the auditor.","Concerning horses. Including note concerning equipment and uniforms for those who join a calvary company.","Concerning a trip to Richmond.","Mentions bonds and the postponement of a trip to Ohio County. Including undated note by an unidentified person concerning genealogical matters.","Including note, March 1790, of Johnson with Woods.","Scope and Contents Concerning 1000 acres of land in West Virginia","Scope and Contents Concerning the locating and surveying of land in Ohio County, West Virginia","Asking for help in fighting the Indians and outlining a plan.","For 2 slaves, a boy named Littleton and a girl named Pink.","They were trustees to establish an academy in either Monongalia, Ohio, Harrison or Randolph counties.","Concerning a petition to have a ferry across the Ohio River at Short Creek signed by Nathaniel Coolman and John Vanmetre.","Concerning patents for 10,000 acres of land. Including a petition concerning taxation.","Concerning Indians, land taxes owed by ? Todd, land dispute between ? Carper and ? Moor Moore, treaty made by Arthur St. Clair at Fort Harmar with Indians.","Concerning land in Ohio County.","For a female slave named Phetis.","Concerning money owed to A. Kirkpatrick by Woods.","Scope and Contents To transfer 331 1/2 acres of land in Ohio County, West Virginia to William McClandhan.","Scope and Contents Concerning Woods' desire to purchase land. Says \"our politics are loose, vague, various, and uncertain.\" Advises Woods to not reject his mother's \"precepts because she is a female good sense is the result of a Sound mind which would as soon inhabit a female body as a male. There is no sex in souls.\"","For female slave named Lila.","Scope and Contents To convey 400 acres of land in Ohio County, West Virginia to McFarland.","Scope and Contents Mentions George Strickler concerning military warrant lands in West Virginia and Kentucky and the non-attendance of Andrew Woods and Archibald Woods as court jurors.","Asking Shepherd to give him preference if he decides to sell his mill and house. Including note of Bible verses in a different hand.","Scope and Contents Concerning Mitchell's land in Kentucky. Including, letter, John Lee, Hagerstown, Maryland, to Archibald? Woods.","Concerning Woods' misfortunes, religion, a dispute with ? Crawford and his baptism of Jenny St. Clair McCulloch.","Discusses a move to Kentucky, the death of John Crawford and William Wilson.","Describing Kentucky and Woods' contemplated move there.","Concerning land prices in Kentucky near Lexington and Danville.","Concerning Woods' possible move to Kentucky and the price of renting land there.","Concerning family news and Poage's opinion of Kentucky.","Concerning religion and family news.","Concerning Kentucky.","Mostly concerns religion and family news.","Discusses family and neighborhood news including the marriage of Polly Stuart to Ned Hall.","Discusses his business affairs and family news.","Telling Woods to be ready with his party of horses if he receives orders.","Scope and Contents Expressing concern over Indian threats to frontier. Thomas Poage has entered Presbytery as candidate for ministry. Discusses religion in Prince Edward and Charlotte. Cousin John Crawford is dead.","Scope and Contents Concerning his judicial circuit and news of mutual friends in Augusta and Rockbridge County, Virginia","Containing religious advice, and concerning the role of feelings in religion.","Concerning money.","For title to 355 acres of land . Including assign (witnessed by George Humphrey) of George Conner.","Probably concerning Archibald Woods.","Requesting that Woods take the deposition of David Harbinson as evidence in the lawsuit of Kelly vs. Wilson.","Concerns family news.","Scope and Contents To convey from Woods to Poage 100 acres of land in Botetourt County, Virginia? and memorandum of money borrowed form Archibald Woods by James Poage.","Scope and Contents Saying he has declared himself a candidate for the Virginia Senate and asking Woods' help.","Concerning rations for a militia company and Jackson's campaign for Congress.","Concerns a move to Kentucky by Cloyd.","Scope and Contents Concerning supplies.","Describing his school under Mr. Graham.","Scope and Contents Concerning his travels among the Presbyterian churches. Gives Woods advice.","Concerning a possible move by Woods to Kentucky. Seat of government may be Lexington.","Requesting that Woods pay bearer money.","Scope and Contents Concerning the sale of hogs and corn. Including a petition concerning a ferry across the Ohio River","Concerning a proposed division of Ohio County.","Concerning a proposed division of Ohio County.","Concerns division of Ohio County.","Concerning the division of Ohio County.","Concerning Indian threats.","Sending a muster roll and pay abstract for McMachan.","Concerning money Wilson is trying to collect for Woods.","Concerning family news.","Scope and Contents Promising to furnish troops to the state from Ohio, Harrison, Monongalia, and Randolph counties, West Virginia","To furnish troops.","Scope and Contents Describing Indian activities, the difficulty of securing provisions because of Anthony Wayne's levies near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and possible Congressional candidates.","Concerning two companies of Rangers.","Concerning activities of and provisions for Ohio County Rangers and mentions Anthony Wayne.","Concerning McCleery's candidacy for U.S. Congress.","Scope and Contents To trade to Woods 304 acres of land in Ohio County, West Virginia in exchange for 461 acres of land in Kentucky and a female slave.","For a female slave named Lila.","Scope and Contents (Witnessed by John McKnight, David McWilliams, Jacob Lusk and Hugh McGuire) from Richard Yeates, appointing John McInyre to act in conveying 304 acres of land in Ohio County, West Virginia to Archibald Woods.","(Witnessed by John McKnight and David McWilliams) between Archibald Woods and Richard Yeates to ensure that Woods will convey 461 acres of land in Lincoln or Madison County, Kentucky to Yeates.","Scope and Contents (Witnessed by John McKnight and David McWilliams) between Archibald Woods and Richard Yeates to ensure that Yeates will convey 304 acres in Ohio County, to Woods.","Concerning the collection of money owed to Woods.","Scope and Contents Concerning William Croghan, a proposed treaty with Indians, and relations with the British.","Concerning Indian threats to the frontier.","Scope and Contents Concerning a lawsuit and including a copy of a letter, 1793 March 27, from Thomas Duncan, Carlisle, Pa. to Messrs, Wallace and Kirkpatrick.","Concerning money owed by Woods to Yeates.","Concerning the altering of a deed from Woods to Jane Yeates instead of to Richard Yeates.","Concerning Cloyds' inability to sell his land in order to pay Woods for land bought from him.","Scope and Contents Concerning money owed to Cloyd by Morris. Including letter from Archibald Woods to ? Dunlap concerning Woods' dissatisfaction with a horse he purchased from Dunlap.","oncerning payment of money owed to Woods for flour and whiskey.","Concerning money owed to Woods by Reed Lower.","Concerning James Wood and militia.","Discussing the Transylvania Presbytery and concerning opening a store.","Scope and Contents Woods' land in Kentucky and a possible move by Woods to Kentucky. Also mentions Richard Yeates.","Has a description of life in Kentucky and discusses the split in the Transylvania Presbytery between the followers of Adam Rankin and the rest of the Presbyterians.","Concerning provisions for the militia.","Concerning family news and religion.","Scope and Contents Concerning an execution against ? Wood and McConnell and other lawsuits.","Complaining that land in Kentucky bought from Woods is not located where Woods told him it was; questions quality of the land and the female slave. Includes note from Lewis Marshall, 1793 August 26, concerning location of the land.","Concerning land Nichols is to sell.","Scope and Contents Telling Woods the contract for the supply of the volunteer militia in Monongalia District has been given to ? Wells instead of Woods.","Answering Yeates' complaints about land Woods sold him.","To set up a company to sell land northwest of the Ohio River (i.e. the Northwest Territory).","Concerning dispute between Woods and Richard Yeates over land and chastising Woods for his letter to his mother, Martha (Poage) Woods.","Concerns sending Woods money for frontier services.","Scope and Contents Concerning the militia and mentioning James Wood. Including account 1794 March 27.","Concerning having Woods survey land so that the plats can be sent to Richmond for patents.","Concerning the location of land sold to Yeates by Woods and the disposition of lawsuits being handled by Woods for Yeates.","Concerning his land dispute with Archibald Woods and warning about the Indians.","Scope and Contents Concerning land sold for William Croghan, possible war with England and Spain, and an embargo.","Requesting a promised present in return for her having acknowledged her right of dower.","Scope and Contents Concerning money owed to Woods by Reed Lower?, and a lawsuit.","Scope and Contents Recommending William Martinas paymaster for the militia and saying that individuals are injured by not getting their money.","Concerning land warrants.","Scope and Contents Requesting courses of survey. Includes, draft, Archibald Woods, to Henry Lee, expressing concern over Indian, British and Spanish affairs.","Concerning money owed by Chapline to Woods.","Scope and Contents Requesting Woods to tend to some legal business for Richard Yeates.","Concerning negotiations with Spain over navigation of the Mississippi.","Concerning family news.","Concerning money owed to Yeates by Woods and lawsuits.","To receive the interest on two loan office certificates.","Concerning family news.","Scope and Contents Concerning politics?","That Brown will improve land by building cabins, in Northwest Territory.","For seven hundred dollars, a condition for purchase of a military warrant due Denniston and purchased by Woods.","Scope and Contents Concerning the Whiskey Rebellion.","Scope and Contents Concerning the apprehension of David Bradford, William Sutherland, William McKinley, Robert Stephenson, John Moore, and James Marshall, participants in the Whiskey Rebellion. Questions whether Biggs should attend the session of the General Assembly.","Scope and Contents Gives family news, mentions \"we are crowded with light horse men in our town that came in today,\" discusses religion.","Scope and Contents To appear as witnesses in the examination of William McKinley, one of the participants in the Whiskey Rebellion. Includes letter from Archibald Woods to McClure in response.","Scope and Contents Saying the justices of the peace had decided not to examine the participants in the Whiskey Rebellion \"on considering the situation of this County and the temper of the people ...as we are of the opinion it would have answered no valuable purpose, and our authority it would evidently appeared to us would have been treated with contempt.\"","Reminds him he is in a new place and under care of uncles. Remember Creator and avoid evil company.","Concerning land Woods wishes to buy.","Scope and Contents Saying he has seen a petition against the taking of land west of the Ohio Northwest Territory. Brown has finished building the cabins for Woods.","Scope and Contents Concerning sending Andy (Andrew Woods, Jr.) to Woods.","She is disappointed her uncle will not be coming for a visit. Regrets she has not been as religious as she ought to be.","Scope and Contents That Archibald and Elijah Woods of Ohio County, Virginia West Virginia would survey a tract of land containing 100,000 acres in Kanawha County, West Virginia and Wilson would sell it.","Scope and Contents Concerning Wilson's selling of 100,000 acres of land in Kanawha County, West Virginia?.","Wants Woods to help his divide land and sell it so that he can move his mother to Kentucky.","Asking her uncle's decision on moving to Kentucky.","Concerning his selling land.","Saying she may purchase his land.","Scope and Contents Telling Woods he has sold Woods' land to Robert Young of Alexandria Virginia with the assistance of Henry? Lee.","Concerning the selling of Woods' land.","Concerning lawsuits, and George Kelly.","Scope and Contents Concerning a petition to Congress and his expectation that Congress will open a land office on Northwest side of Ohio River.","Scope and Contents Tells his uncle that Mr. Willson (Thomas Wilson) says there is no caveat entered at Richmond and Wilson has seen a number of men interested in purchasing land.","Scope and Contents Concerning 60,000 acres of land. Mentions Henry? Lee.","Giving family news.","Assigning as attorney for George Slaughter, Slaughter's title to six entries of land of 400 acres in Ohio County received by military land warrant to William Harris. Witnessed by Andrew Woods, Jr.","Scope and Contents For part of the title to 604 acres of land in Mason County, West Virginia","Concerning land in the Northwest Territory.","The location of 30,000 acres of land and a description of same.","Concerning extending their concern in the lands in the Northwest Territory up to 300,000 acres.","Woods to share information about location of a salt spring in return for Ryerson purchasing about 5,000 acres of land around the spring in the Northwest Territory. Including memorandum of the approximate location of the salt spring.","For location of townships in the Northwest Territory.","For 21,000 acres of land in Ohio County.","To divide Woods' part of the land he obtains from his agreement with Thomas Ryerson concerning the salt spring and that McCulloch and Woods will also divide the land surrounding another salt spring McCulloch has discovered.","Scope and Contents Concerns Thomas Wilson, and the General Assembly. Tells Woods the act to establish a town at Wheeling, West Virginia passed, but the bill to divide Ohio County did not pass. Gives other legislative news.","Concerning a contract.","Concerning their land deals in the Northwest Territory.","For Lashley to lease Poage's land in return for clearing two acres.","Asking Woods to sell him his land in Kentucky if Woods is not going to live on it.","For Williams to lease land from Woods.","Scope and Contents Concerning money he is collecting for Woods, and Henry Lee; and land in Kanawha County, West Virginia","Questioning a land plat.","Rejecting Woods' offer for his land.","Concerning the position of creeks in a stretch of land; and military reservations.","Concerning his land purchases.","Asking Woods to attend to a legal dispute in return for one half the land in dispute if decided in Poage's favor.","Concerning the military land bill.","Concerning his proposed route.","Concerning military warrant land laws in Congress.","To convey two thirds of all lands recovered from military land warrants originally issued to William Harris and assigned to George Slaughter.","Concerning land deals.","Gives her sister family news and discusses religion.","Concerning military land warrants.","Concerning family news and religion.","Concerning family news and religion.","Concerning land owed by Ross in the Northwest Territory and his explanation of a law pertaining to military land warrants.","Scope and Contents Making a proposal for his land on the Ohio River. Includes account.","Sending power of attorney to sell land claims.","Scope and Contents Concerning money; a trip to Richmond; the death of his son; and a proposed visit by William Wilson. Also concerns money paid ? McCleery; and lands of ? Symes which needs a title from Congress.","Saying he has no land to sell and that the Congress lands sold at public sale in New York in which Hopkins was the nominal purchaser, probably now belong to William Duer.","Concerning lands in the Northwest Territory and Woods and Martin trying to be appointed to help survey the military lands.","Scope and Contents Concerning taxes on land in Harrison and Ohio County, West Virginia","Scope and Contents Concerning money owed by ? Wood.","Telling Woods that Benjamin Cooper has settled on land conveyed from Woods' mother to Yeates' daughter. Yeates is satisfied with his land and suggests Woods purchase land in Kentucky.","To survey and return plot and certificate for land in Ohio County. Witnessed by James Wilson and includes affidavit of William Trigg.","Gives family news and mentions military land.","Offering to sell Woods his \"mill place.\"","Scope and Contents Giving family news and telling Poage someone wishes to buy his land in Ohio County, West Virginia","Concerns buying and selling land.","Concerning buying land.","Concerning buying land in Northwest Territory.","Describes water journey. Asks to have coat and horse sent.","Hoping that Woods con meet him in Morgantown.","Gives Woods an opinion he has gotten concerning patents.","Scope and Contents For 100,000 acres of land in Kanawha County, West Virginia","Scope and Contents Asking the recipient to inquire for William Hunley and ask him about a bond executed by Thomas McGeorge.","Concerning the death of their mother.","Concerning collection of money.","Concerning the collection of money.","Concerning the sale by Woods to Cloyd of land in the Northwest Territory.","Scope and Contents Concerning a legal dispute between ? Poage and an unidentified person over land title.","Scope and Contents Telling Woods Thomas Wilson has not arrived back in Morgantown and concerning Wilson's candidacy for Congress.","Scope and Contents Concerning Thomas Wilson's candidacy for Congress. Mentions Henry Lee.","Scope and Contents Concerning Henry Lee's debts and the illness of Lee's wife Ann Hill (Carter) Lee.","Concerning the conveyance of land in the Northwest Territory.","Concerning money owed by Cloyd.","Concerning money owed to Yeates.","For them to patent land in the Northwest Territory in co-partnership.","To guarantee that Woods would convey to Conill land in Northwest Territory originally owned in co-partnership with Absalom Martin.","To divide land they purchased in co-partnership in the Northwest Territory.","Concerning Andrew Woods' business trip to Philadelphia.","Sends petitions by his son to Woods to be presented to the legislature. Wells is against the one for removing the seat of justice from Charleston. Lists what work has already been done there.","Sending a plat.","Requesting that Woods get land plats.","Discusses business of General Assembly and family affairs.","Scope and Contents Concerning money owed to Archibald Woods by Henry Lee.","Stating he will send more information on the mission to France.","Listing terms upon which he will sell land.","Scope and Contents Concerning the lawsuit of Robert Poage v. Abraham Chapline, George Washington's declining to accept an appointment as a member of mission to France.","Requesting a warrant for military land. Expresses concern over Indians to west.","For one mare, one still and one yoke of oxen.","Giving family news.","Concerning an appointment Woods is requesting and the sale of land.","Concerning land in Kentucky they are interested in purchasing and selling.","Scope and Contents Asking Woods to put three plats into the land office.","Asking Woods to get a land warrant from the Treasury land office.","Scope and Contents Concerns land business he is handling for Wilson, Mentions resolutions censuring Alien \u0026 Sedition Acts, petitions and the fact that the Court House stands at Wheeling.","Gives family news and discusses business.","Scope and Contents Defending passage of the Alien and Sedition Acts and discussing the bankruptcy bill.","Concerning money he is collecting for various individuals. Asks Woods to forward land patents to him. Asks Woods if he will run for General Assembly again.","For Watson to lease land in Ohio County.","For Ogden to lease twelve acres of land in Ohio County.","Of decisions at a court held March Term 1799.","Concerns building a house for Woods.","Gives family news.","To clean and fence twenty acres in the Territory in exchange for one hundred acres of land in Ohio County.","Concerning elections.","Telling Woods he is unable to pay him any money.","For Woods to sell to Moore and McClure 134 acres in the Northwest Territory.","For Woods to sell 300 acres to Tallman in Northwest Territory.","Requesting Woods' help in securing a place on the Council.","Ordering Woods to return arms.","Scope and Contents Discussing Randolph Academy. Gives family news and says Nehemiah? Creavens Cravens \"is crazy by this time.\"","He is unable to finish paying Woods for land.","Scope and Contents Asking him to come to Zac Sprigg's house to give depositions concerning a contested election for the General Assembly. Includes fragment, 1799 September 7, of a notice to Archibald Woods, Moses Shepherd, Zac Sprigg, George Moses and William Dement.","Discussing the transfer of a note for money owed by Woods from Breckinridge to George Cooper.","Chapline is unable to attend the muster. Orders Woods to command in his place.","Describing how survey is to be made out.","Tells Woods to make out certificate of survey to Henry Banks.","Discussing money and legal matters.","Scope and Contents Orders Woods to order a court martial for Lieutenant Thomas Gray on charges made by Captain Jacob Wetzel.","Expresses vehement opposition to Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions.","On how to proceed with land business and military land warrants.","Request for flour.","Scope and Contents Concerning land in Kentucky sold to Richard Yeates.","Scope and Contents Concerning Benjamin Biggs, session of legislature and family news.","Asking for money Woods owes him.","Concerning 2,000 acres of land bought by Faw from Woods.","Attempts to tend to his uncle's business.","Concerning resolutions passed by opposition members of Virginia General Assembly.","Scope and Contents Concerns suing ? Payne for money owed Woods.","Location of Woods' warrants in the Northwest Territory.","Against letter by committee of opposition members of General Assembly.","Announcing Wilson's candidacy for the Virginia Senate.","Giving family news.","Scope and Contents Election returns for Monongalia County.","Concerning the execution of a writ.","For Low to lease the plantation (\"Greenfield\") on which Woods lives.","For Cravens and Tallman to build a house for Chapline.","Gives terms on which land in Northwest Territory is sold.","Concerning the candidacy of John J. Jacobs and Archibald Woods for Congress.","Concerning the candidacy of John J. Jacobs and Archibald Woods for Congress.","Making an offer for land.","Concerning a deed.","Concerning committee of Federalists and asking Federalists to vote.","Selling Woods a set of blacksmith's tools which are listed.","Scope and Contents Asking whether Henry? Lee ever surveyed the land Evans has laid a warrant on.","Scope and Contents Asking Woods to give some money to George Poage and asking Woods if he is a candidate for Congress.","For Woods to sell 150 acres in the Northwest Territory to Eagleston.","Concerning a lawsuit between them.","Requesting title papers for John Poage and asking Woods to use his influence in preventing the removal of the district court.","Scope and Contents Vouching for William Tate who wishes to buy land in Ohio County for an inn or tavern?.","Thanking Woods for his offer to sell land to Cloyd at a reduced price.","Trying to find out when Woods will be going to the woods to survey.","Scope and Contents Informing Woods that ? Duvall had saved Woods' land from being sold for taxes and giving family news.","Giving family news.","Concerning a stolen horse.","Concerning the claim of Jacob Beason to land.","Asking Woods to pay taxes on McClenechan's land for him.","Criticizing Woods' dealings with him.","Encloses receipts for wheat and asks to be sent flour.","Demanding payment.","Wanting to buy land.","Concerning military land warrants and Robert Woods.","For Black to put a shingle roof on Woods' barn.","For Woods to lease Johnson and Hamblin land.","To take depositions in lawsuit of Robert Poage v. David Bradford in Virginia High Court of Chancery.","Concerning a lawsuit he is handling for Woods.","Concerning the location of land by military warrant.","Scope and Contents Concerning a court decision in High Court of Chancery in Woods? vs. Wilsonand Todd vs. executors of ? in Botetourt County Court.","States he has not moved yet, but there is a wagon road across the mountains to Fincastle. Is sending money owed to Woods but can not send all of it. Gives family news.","Scope and Contents Stating he will be going to Alexandria and Washington D.C. and will carry out business for Woods.","Telling about his crops and expressing Federalist sentiments.","Scope and Contents Concerns an injunction and money owed to Wilson. Included Polly Wilson, Morgantown, West Virginia to Ann (Poage) Woods, giving family news.","Scope and Contents Requesting Ann (Poage) Woods' right of dower in land purchased from Woods by ? McNear.","Requesting deeds.","Announcing his intention to move.","Concerning David Yeates, a weaver.","Scope and Contents Concerning the deposition of Thomas Kenton in a land dispute and mentions Henry Lee.","Concerning a land dispute and the deposition of his mother Ann McGintry.","Includes memorandum, undated, concerning procedure in the lawsuit. Also includes memorandum, 1797 December 6, of Archibald Woods, concerning Abraham Chapline, legal advice, 1797 December 12, of Bushrod Washington; cover sheet, 1801 July 22 of L. Burfoot, sending letter of Daniel Call; and copy (made by P. Tinsley) of decree, 1805 September 28, of the Virginia Superior Court of Chancery in the lawsuit of Robert Poage vs. Abraham Chaplaine and David Bradford.","Concerning military land disputes.","Scope and Contents Concerns a lawsuit between ? McIntire and Archibald Woods and the debate in the General Assembly over the division of Kanawha County.","Concerning the Land Office bill. Deposition, 1802, of Archibald Woods in a land dispute.","For Woods to thirty-five acres to Hamblin and Witt. Hambler and Witt are to plant apple trees.","Concerning money owed to Woods.","For Woods to lease ninety acres of land to Dean. Dean is to take care of orchard.","Scope and Contents Concerning military land warrants. Asks if Whetsel Wetzel got his money \"for the Negro he sent down the River.\"","Scope and Contents Concerning Albert Gallatin and the Northwest Territory.","For Woods to lease to Johnson twenty-nine acres of land. Johnson is to take care of the fruit trees.","To change an agreement concerning the delivery of flour.","Concerning the lawsuit of McIntire vs. Woodsin the Virginia High Court of Chancery.","Concerning land and the appointment of a magistrate.","Concerning the appointment of a magistrate.","Woods owes money for a subscription to Universal Gazette, a newspaper.","Concerning money owed to Woods.","Concerning land in the Northwest Territory.","Concerning land for Abraham Faw.","Ordering him to order all commissioned officers to meet at Wheeling for muster and training.","Creain is interested in purchasing land from Woods and Bowyer would like to rent some land.","Scope and Contents Concerning money owed to Woods by Chapline. Includes William Gelaspie, Station Camp, Sumner County, Tenn. to Abraham Chapline, concerning money.","Scope and Contents Concerning ? Biggs' surveying.","Concerning the surveying of land in the Northwest Territory.","Scope and Contents Asking Woods to let Mark Jacobs live on land owned by Woods.","Requesting Woods to sell his land and it he has done so, to remit payments in pot metal.","Decides not to exchange land with Woods.","Has paid the tax on Woods' land to prevent sale for non-payment of taxes. Asks about worth of land he owns on Ohio River so he can sell or exchange it.","Giving news about his mill.","Concerning deed to land.","Thanking him for paying taxes on Woods' land.","Giving a description of Countyside. Joseph Woods is keeping a store. Gives price of flour.","Scope and Contents For Okey to lease thirty acres of land adjoining Captina Creek.","Concerning the milling of flour.","Concerning location of a salt spring and asking Woods to survey some land.","Offering to exchange some land with him.","Concerning a plot for David Hozack's land.","Concerning money owed to Woods for flour.","Concerning the location of a court house in Belmont, County, Ohio and land.","For Witt and Roberts to lease land in Belmont County, Ohio. Witt and Roberts are to preserve the orchard.","Concerning money owed Archibald Woods. Discusses the murder of an Indian trader.","Requesting planks.","Wanting to lease land from Woods.","Ordering him to order his battalion to report for training.","Is sending his wife to pay Woods.","Concerning a survey order.","Scope and Contents Concerning her arrival and health and Jane ?.","Concerning politics in Mississippi, French in New Orleans and price of goods in Natchez.","Scope and Contents Concerning the settlement of a debt between Spencer and Samuel Biddle.","Mentioning his poverty.","Concerning military warrant land.","Saying how much she is missed.","Scope and Contents Inquiring about military land located for ? Page.","Scope and Contents Concerning the Ohio legislature and the location of the courthouse of Belmont County, Ohio, the necessity of building a road to it, ferries and the Miami Exporting Company. Bears notes in another hand.","Scope and Contents Discusses Richard Yeates' land and family news.","Concerning a survey.","Scope and Contents Concerning title to land owned by ? Graham.","Scope and Contents Telling Woods that Poage vs. Bradford \u0026 Chaplinecould not be tried in his district of the Virginia High Court of Chancery.","Concerning a law suit and a possible exchange of land.","Concerning the lawsuit of McIntire vs. Woodsin the Virginia High Court of Chancery. Gives his opinion of the Louisiana Purchase.","Concerning the building of a dam.","Concerning land in Ohio County surveyed by Woods for her husband.","Asking if Woods has sold his land for him. If so, please remit \"one ton of small castings, and the remainder in twenty gallon kettles without legs, for the purpose of salt-making.\"","Scope and Contents Saying he has sent Andrew Woods and an Indian trader up White River.","Concerning land.","Asking Woods to come make a survey.","Scope and Contents Concerning money owed Woods by Joseph? Tomlingson.","Concerning disputed land in Kentucky.","For Prittyman to lease land. Lease extended for another year.","Concerning land disputes between Woods and Yeates.","For money received.","Gives his opinions of Methodists.","Wants to exchange land with Woods.","For Cassat to pay Woods back for flour.","Giving family news.","Concerning the lawsuit of Poage v. Chapline.","Concerning William Croghan and land belonging to Woods in Kentucky.","Concerning Croghan's purchase of land owned by Woods.","Concerning death of Aggy Poage, other family news and election of Philip Doddridge.","Concerning flour.","Concerning Philip Doddridge.","Requesting flour.","Ohio for Witt to rent land. Witt is to take care of the orchard.","Asking to buy the land he lives on from Woods.","Asking Woods to forward a letter for him.","For one moiety (half) of the first installment \u0026 surveying expenses for land in Northwest Territory offered for sale at Steubenville.","Gives family news, discusses Philip Doddridge and land speculation in Northwest Territory; and the \"conversion\" of the Presbyterian minister, William Wilson.","To convey land.","Requesting flour.","Concerning Philip Doddridge, the lawsuit of John McIntire vs. Wood,and Woods vs. Lewis.","Concerning a deed.","Concerning the location of a road.","Letter probably intended for Archibald Woods. Concerning the sale of land for taxes, the lawsuit of John Macker vs. Lewis Cragg.","Concerning their land dispute.","Offering to sell him burr mill stones.","That Edward Coats' son, William will become an apprentice to Hoover, a saddlemaker.","To split land in Kentucky if Pogue is successful in proving claim.","Ordering flour.","Concerning a lawsuit involving ? Fulton.","Concerning Betsy Woods and family news.","Bond of title to promise to convey 240 acres to the Ramseys.","Concerning the visit of Woods' daughter, a proposed trip to Augusta, and the possibility of Wilson running for Congress.","Has paid taxes owed on Woods' Kentucky land. Is interested in selling or exchanging 1200 acres of land on or near the Ohio River.","For Pergrin to lease 17 acres of land from Woods.","Concerning a note for money due Robert Woods.","For Reed and Edwards to lease a house and garden.","To convey to Nehemiah Cravens 300 acres of land in Ohio.","Tells of the birth of a daughter. \"The election is over \u0026 I am easy--when vice prevails and wicked men bear sway the post of honour is a private station;...\"","For Woods to sell 250 acres of land to Mothral and Mantooth.","Ordering flour.","Ordering flour.","Offering land for sale.","Concerning a lawsuit involving land.","For Deafabough to run a grist mill for Woods.","Concerning lawsuit of Woods v. William Lewisand McIntyre v. Woods.","Asking about Archibald Woods' health.","Requesting the health of his daughter and the lawsuit of McIntyre v. Woods.","Asking Woods to sell a slave for him.","Concerning the lawsuit of Woods v. Lewis.","Concerning disputed land.","For Steenrod to sell one half of a tract of land containing one hundred and eighty acres.","For Ingledue to run a grist mill for Woods.","Discusses fever. Tells Woods one of deeds he has from him has no witness.","Tells his uncle he has moved.","Concerning a land dispute.","Concerning the lawsuits of McIntyre v. Woods and Woods v. Lewis.","Asking Woods to pay him for surveying.","Concerning taking wheat to his mill.","For McConnell to run a grist mill for Woods.","For Woods to deliver flour to the McClures.","That Patterson Ingledue's death was due to accident by the falling of a tree.","To settle the estate of Patterson Ingledue.","For Swiney to rent eighteen acres from Woods.","For land in Belmont County.","Has bought wheat for Woods.","Asks Woods to sell to his nephew his surveyor's compass.","Scope and Contents Concerning land Woods wants to purchase. Is concerned about his land in Ohio County, West Virginia","For Black to rent twenty-six acres from Woods.","For Witt to rent land from Woods.","For McConnell and Dean to rent ninety acres of land from Woods.","Concerning the sale of land.","Tells Woods the surveys he is asking about can not be found.","Requesting flour.","Asking about mill wheels.","For Black to build a house. Lists tasks Black is to perform.","For a temporary assignment of dower.","Concerning the delivery of mill wheels.","For Feay to sell one hundred acres of land to Milligan.","Money owed for subscription to United States Gazette.","Will try to aid Woods in the capture of a runaway slave.","Concerning the lawsuits of Poage v. Chapline \u0026 Bradford.Asks Call to represent Poage in the Court of Appeals.","Concerning land owned by Crogan in Ohio County.","Asking Woods to collect a debt from Caleb Reeves.","Concerning an injunction.","Trying to settle Woods v. Lewis.","Concerning the location of a road.","Concerning the lawsuit Woods v. Lewis.","Concerning the lawsuit, Woods v. Lewis.","Scope and Contents Concerning land belonging to George Pepperly and the lawsuit Woods v. Lewis.","For Edmonds to lease twenty-nine acres from Woods.","Saying Richard Parriott wishes to buy McClandhan's land. Will trade a slave family for it.","Concerning Woods v. Lewis.","Concerning Humphrey Marshall; and Woods v. Lewis.","For Woods to deliver flour to the McClures.","Concerning an offer to settle McIntire v. Woods.","Scope and Contents Concerning land; and also slaves which had belonged to Harman Blennerhassett.","Scope and Contents Concerning Woods v. Lewis. Includes Patsey Houston, Natural Bridge, Virginia, to Archibald Woods, concerning a trip to see sister Polly McClung.","Scope and Contents Wants him to accompany Betsy to see Polly McClung.","Concerning Woods vs. Lewis.","Agreeing to defend him in the lawsuit of McIntire v. Woods.","Asking Sheffey to take depositions in Woods v. Lewis.","For a still.","Scope and Contents Concerning the purchase of land and slaves from William McClandhan.","Carpenter is migrating to West. Will leave room in his wagon for Mathew Quick if Quick is interested. Asks Woods to give message.","Concerning the decision in the lawsuit of Woods v. Lewis.","Offering to sell land.","Concerning an appeal of the decision in Woods v. Lewis.","Concerning encumbrances upon the property of William Chapline.","Scope and Contents Concerning the route of the United States Road to Wheeling, West Virginia","Scope and Contents For an attachment against the estate of Moses Thompson. Includes plat, n.d., of land owned by John Lee and Archibald Woods.","For the conveyance of land from William Chapline to Woods.","Orders Woods to order companies to Wheeling for training.","Asks Woods to designate his military land so Bay can pay taxes on it.","Tells of birth of George Washington Wilson, sickness of many and death of Hezekiah Reader from fever. Wants sister to write and come to see her.","Scope and Contents Apology for not having written him concerning the decision in Woods v. Lewis.","For the conveyance of 331 1/2 acres of land in Ohio County.","Offering to deal for land.","Saying they will not pay an order for grinding wheat at Woods' mill.","Stating he will buy land from Woods.","Recounts his side of Woods v. Lewis and asks Blackburn to be his lawyer.","Scope and Contents Giving news about influenza in Lexington, Kentucky and discussing a land dispute. Alexander Mitchel to Thomas Dickerson, near Short Creek, Ohio County, West Virginia asking him if he saw Thomas Kennady in 1776 concerning land improvements.","Saying he has paid the tax due on Woods' land. People in Western part of state want to perpetuate seat of government at Chillicothe.","Scope and Contents Sending a deed and asking his opinion of the value of other land,","Edmonds is to take particular care of fruit trees.","Asking Woods to serve as executor in his plan to settle the estate of George Dement and to effect a settlement between the heirs of Dement and the heirs of Ignatious Sirums.","Scope and Contents Sending rent.","Scope and Contents Stopped sale of Woods' land for taxes.","Scope and Contents Concerning land bought by Samuel Lewis.","Asks Woods if he has made up his mind about a bargain.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Also includes a memorandum of Archibald Woods concerning power of attorney.","Tells Woods to send down flour.","Concerns a missing arms shipment.","Still interested in Woods' land.","Okey is concerned about Woods' lawsuit against Timmons.","Tells Woods he has been denied change of venue in Woods v. Lewis.","Scope and Contents Asks Woods to pay taxes on land he William Croghan owns. Wants to know about John? McIntire who purchased George Rogers Clark's right to land on Ohio.","Scope and Contents Desiring to buy land from Woods.","Orders Woods to order his battalion to Wheeling for training.","Evans is concerned about a land claim he has.","Wants Woods to report on his land to him, since Hill desires to settle on it.","Scope and Contents It is the opinion of several people that Woods' flour is unfit for market. \"Mr. Miller states that all the flour in Charlestown, that was made before September is sour and unfit for market.\"","Has asked for continuance in Woods v. Lewis. Gives Blackburn other directions in handling the case.","Scope and Contents Including a memorandum of agreement (witnessed by C. Hammond and George Knox).","Offers Negro slaves to Woods in exchange for land. Describes the slave families.","Hough has checked Woods' land for taxes due.","Asks Moore if he knows about location of U.S. road. Wants to be appointed a commissioner to lay road out in Ohio.","Assures Woods his offer of slaves will not injure Woods' claim in Woods v. Lewis.","Orders Woods to draft 46 men.","Has no Negroes to sell. Wants Woods to survey some land for him.","In compliance with order, has militia company together.","Wants to meet with Woods to buy land.","Scope and Contents Offers to settle money owed him in wheat. Includes Archibald Woods to George Hancock, concerning slaves Hancock wishes to sell. Woods discusses prices.","An application was made to change venue in Woods v. Lewis. It failed. Has heard of no application since. Johnson had small pox. Cannot issue subpoena for witness.","Orders flour.","Gives information and advice on Woods v. Lewis.","Edmonds is to take particular care of the fruit trees and orchard.","Scope and Contents Asks what Woods wants him to do in a lawsuit involving land. \"We are advised by William McKinley that he has been pressed into the electioneering campaign--the conduct of Gen'l J. G. I--in this respect must be as bad as an English press gang--poor MC is to be pitied.\"","Scope and Contents Sorry to hear her sister has been unwell, brother Billy's wife has consumption. \"Nancy Wilson has two sons. I think she breeds well...I was surprised when Mr. hood informed me that Brother Bob was with you. I should be very glad to see him provided he could be sober and rational.\" Includes Polly Wilson to Woods girls.","Ordering Woods to order his Battalion to Wheeling for training.","Scope and Contents Undertook to get paper needed in Woods v. Lewis from Sweet Springs. Found he had to go on to Munroe Monroe C.H. Papers not ready. Clerk issued order that he would send papers. Case was docketed in Rockbridge. Subpoena issued for Patrick.","Offers to locate military land for Nicholas' warrant.","Wants the patents for the 17,000 acre survey belonging to the partnership, so he can inquire about taxes due on it.","Sickness prevented sending deeds. Asks for money Woods owes him.","Scope and Contents Introduces Noah Zane. Zane is the bearer of remonstrances counteracting remonstrances from Pennsylvania on the subject of the National road. Describes route the commissioners laid out. Hopes that route will be kept.","Wants to borrow money.","Scope and Contents Sent receipts which Woods has failed to get. Asks Woods to take \"best matters\" action. Wishes Woods not to be uneasy about the money he owes Woods. Expects to make a payment this fall.","\"Brother Archibald \u0026 myself having made an alteration in our agreement respecting this place on which I live, it is necessary our article in your hands should be destroyed...\"","According to list of military claims, there is none due Andrew Robinson. Thanks Woods for paying taxes on his land Ohio County. Asks Woods to continue until land can be sold and try to find purchaser.","Scope and Contents Woods v. Lewis will probably be tried in September. Papers have not yet arrived.","Scope and Contents She is pregnant. Had expected a visit this summer. Includes Polly Wilson to Eliza and Polly Woods. Wants them to write.","Scope and Contents Defends his treatment of Woods' son, Alpheus in school. \"If Franklin (Woods' other son) to exculpate himself, has represented to you that I did not pay the same attention to him, that I did to others, I assure you that he wronged me.\" Assures Woods he will do all in his power for his improvement. Lists subjects he will be offering.","Scope and Contents Sends Franklin and Alpheus Woods home. Defends Thomas Glisson as a teacher.","Has omitted entering the land. Lists entries.","Orders Woods to order his battalion to Wheeling for training.","Has sent deed. Please remit money.","Scope and Contents Woods v. Lewis has been continued until April. General Breckenridge and Allen Taylor did not attend the exposition of General Preston. Fears the loss of Sheffey at next term.","There has been a continuance in Woods v. Lewis. Afraid he can not attend the trial in the spring due to serving in Congress.","Lewis has obtained a postponement in Woods v. Lewis.","Death of Betsy Poage. Summarizes national politics and rumors of Europe.","Scope and Contents Woods v. Lewis is continued. Injunction has been granted. Encloses subpoena.","Scope and Contents Has never heard from Woods about his claims for land in Woods' County. William Oldham will handle it.","Offers Negro slaves for sale, Easther, Harry \u0026 Nancy as well as a \"lad\"; and a \"girl,\" 7 years old. Describes their abilities.","Scope and Contents Sends commission. \"I never wished to hold an office that I was not thought worthy of, if you thought me incapable of discharging my duty or unworthy of promotion I will ask you why did you not communicate your objection to me before the Court Marshall martial.","Scope and Contents Asks one of them to pay taxes on Archibald Woods' land.","Scope and Contents Gives directions in taking General Breckinridge's deposition. Recounts proposals from George Hancock. Proposes his grounds for a settlement.","Gives his price for a slave, Jacob.","Includes receipt for Zac. Sprigg.","Birth of Louisa Ann. \"Mrs. Kerns the ladys wedding you was at when you was here shews the fruits of her marriage verry plain.\" Includes Polly Wilson to Woods girls. Invites them for a visit. \"Betsy you cannot get anybody to have you where you are known.\" Lists recent weddings.","If Woods can come to his (Thomas Warman) mothers he will take five dollars less. He cannot come to Woods","Enlow is to clear land, repair a cabin, build a stable and repair fences.","He owns no land in US Military District, north of the Scioto. A Capt. John Brown did own a quarter township, but suspects it has been sold. He owns 8 or ten thousand acres in tracts of 1000 acres which he would sell. Describes one tract. Price is three dollars per acre but would accept \"two or three young negro men at valuation in part payment.\" Two \u0026 half dollars per acre for other tracts.","Has sent deed to Mr. Chambers of Kentucky. Requests Woods to rent a plantation for him. Pay taxes due on it.","Sends information on the murder and names of the children of D. Bradford.","Since he has resolved to leave Morgantown, he wants Woods to remit money. \"There is not I believe any part of the civilized world where education is thought so little of as this place.\" Asks questions about the Wheeling area. Can produce testimonies.","Sold Noah Linsly interest in Capteen bottom.","Owns a quarter section of military land. Gives terms and location.","Business with Woods' son, Thomas. Asks for more time.","Sends wheat and cotton Woods requested. Don't send corn or meal. Do send bran.","Will sell lands at Fishing Creek to Woods' neighbor for cash if offer is high enough.","Doesn't understand why he didn't receive all the money due him from Woods. Has been sick.","Reports on various schools in his County.","Detailed description of how it is to be built.","Will send record of Woods v. Lewis(300 pages) when Woods remits fee of forty-five dollars.","Has purchased a farm 3 miles from Morgantown. \"The people in my neighborhood are perfectly indifferent about the education of their children so that I cannot expect to derive anything from tuition among them.\" Would come to Wheeling if three hundred dollars could be procured. If not, will open school at his farm. Pledges to be attentive to Franklin Woods (Woods' son.)","Gives Woods advice on how to recover costs from John McIntire. Will attend Woods v. Lewis at Rockbridge Superior Court.","The two young men who contracted with Shepherd for flour have been at all mills and cannot get flour. Will have to give you the price you ask.","Salutation is \"Dear Andrew.\" Wishes him to write respecting the receipts for costs in the suit with the Wilson's and Harbison's bond. \"As I of late feel my constitution decline, my wish is as far as possible to draw my concerns to a close. Ask George] Hancock to have business in Botetourt with Wilson's settled.\" \"have not got my business with Lewis finally settled as yet...\"","Presented receipts to ? Wilson. He would not refund the money. Left receipts and letter with George Hancock. \"I start in a few days for Kentucky with my little family \u0026 small portion of this world's goods--my wife Elenor has been in a bad state of health since early spring. My mother \u0026 brother Andrew also are in bad health as usual. Write if you receive this letter. Address letter to Lincoln County near Stanford Kentucky.\"","Lists officers elected by company.","Scope and Contents Offers to sell stills","Wants to meet him in Staunton.","Lists terms on which he will settle with Lewis.","Introduces ? McKnight who claims land in Ohio County.","Terms upon which he will sell his farm, mill, dwelling house and distillery.","Terms on which Josiah Dillon will pay Bank of Marietta.","Terms upon which the directors will accept payment of Dillon's debt.","Woods will take up Dillon's note on Bank of Marietta. Dillon will convey house and lot to Woods. Dillon will convey residue of property to George Paull.","Has offered for Congress. Chancellor made decree in Woods v. Lewis. Decree is agreeable to last verdict.","Questioning whether a judgment against Josiah Dillon in federal court is a lien against property he has bought from Woods.","Asks Poage to collect money due in execution of decree in Woods v. Lewis. Gives Poage directions about collecting it.","Intends to get money to Woods.","Wants McClandhan to collect money due on execution against William Lewis. Includes Archibald Woods to James Breckinridge.Woods blames Breckenridge for not paying over money owed him by William Lewis.","Scope and Contents Hughes received fee who will handle Woods' business with Bell. Pogue obtained judgment for 7,000 dollars against ? Brown. Gives family news.","Wants to know if ? Hughes brought suit against Benjamin Bell for him. It not, will employ Alexander Marshall next.","Describes college at Canonsburgh.","Wants all papers pertaining to lease of a piece of property sent to him.","Has purchased property of John Thompson. Woods is at liberty to make use of his house after expiration of the lease.","Requests pay for services as adjutant in 4th Regiment of Virginia militia.","Recounts his difficulty in obtaining money.","Has had no further account from Staunton. \"I had expected to see Genll Paull present my compliments to ? and tell him to be so good as to procure a copy of your Constitution on Regulations of your Library and forward to me as soon as possible as I am to report on that subject for our town is establishing a library.\"","Encloses a decree against William Lewis. Clerk has failed to certify when the injunction was granted.","Scope and Contents Cannot be at election in Ohio County, West Virginia Hopes his opponent will not exceed him in that County more than 30 votes.","Wants ? Woods (son of Archibald Woods) to come next week if he is coming to live with him. Will leave terms up to McLure.","Brown wants to rent house. Wants a sign and four beds and complains of rent being too high.","George Paull had held deed of trust on two lots in St. Clairsville, Ohio for money owed Bank of Marietta by Dillon. Paull is deeding property to Woods to discharge the deed of trust. Edward Bryson. Includes affidavit of William Farris, Junior.","Horse bought by White or his brother in St. Clairsville, Ohio stands on lot bought by Woods from Josiah Dillon.","Gives family news.","Shall be engaged at Judge Lockwood fitting out a boat. Mortgage must be recorded.","Asks Woods to survey land to divide farm between Chapline and Evans.","Lewis has deposited money with General James Breckinridge for Woods' claim. ? Walker previous to going to Kentucky left memo respecting Woods' suit with Wilson. No bill was filed.","Results of election between William McKinley and Wilson.","Has not heard from lawyers concerning Woods vs. Lewis. Thomas Wilson is elected to Congress.","Lists tasks and prices.","Concerns the discharge of the deed of trust by Paull and the validity of Woods' title to Dillon's property.","Asks if copy of decree in Woods v. Lewis has been forwarded.","Noah? Linsly has decided against Woods and Paull concerning the discharge of the deed of trust by Paull selling Dillon's lots to Woods.","Transmits payment to discharge note.","Concerning the price of a hopperboy for a flour mill.","Apologizes for delay. Called away by death of a friend in Baltimore. Has sent copy of decree to clerk of Monroe so he can issue execution.","Wants James Paull to send him a pair of pigs.","Sends decree in Woods v. Lewis.","Issued against property of Amos Shearman and Joseph Ferroi in the lawsuit of Matthew Kerr v. Ferroi.","Appoints Woods president of a court-martial to try James G. Laidley for disorderly behaviour and disobedience of orders at the 113th Regiment. \"Also for conspiring with his subaltern officers previous to said muster to be disorderly on the day of said muster.\" Includes Benjamin Biggs, certifying he did employ John Finney to summons the officers to attend the trial of Laidley.","Scope and Contents Requests Erwin pay forty-two dollars to ? Evans for license to rise hopperboy at Woods' mill. \"The mill stands on Wheat's run a branch of Wheeling Creeke in Ohio County...\"","Scope and Contents Sends bill of complaint for Woods to answer in  Wilson's Executors v. Woods.","Instructed by Lieutenant Governor \"to inform you that commissions cannot issue...until it shall be specified...what vacancies they are to fill; or if for a new company that also should be specified.\"","Signed by George William Smith, Lieutenant Governor and Jno W. Pleasants. Includes Benjamin Biggs attesting that Andrew Howlett had taken oath as captain.","Scope and Contents Needs oats from Woods.","Joseph Cloyd's wife and daughter died. Houston's \"son Andrew got a cut on his knee last winter which had nearly taken his life.\" Gives other family news.","Concerning Woods vs. Lewis and Wilson's heirs vs. Woods.","Scope and Contents Has made an alteration in the promissory note Woods sent for him to sign. Includes of John Anderson, undated., to Archibald Woods, Ohio County, West Virginia Robert Anderson is not willing that John Anderson should quit his work before harvest so Woods can expect them July 15.","Orders Woods to order regiment to Wheeling for muster.","Has collected 792 dollars in execution granted in Woods v. Lewis. Marshall has taken all the personal property of William Lewis. Let him know how to transmit money.","For Woods to lease the stone house and stable to be built. Describes how stable is to be constructed.","Sent articles written for.","Sends sympathy for death of Archibald Woods' son. Unable to attend funeral.","Pleased with executive appointment of a judge for our circuit. Try to block appointment of ? Jackson by legislature. Thinks Congressional session will be long and boisterous. His reception in Woods' County has made impressions on his mind.","Meix agrees to build a barn for Evans. Description of how it is to be built.","Offers land for sale adjoining land owned by Woods at the mouth of Capteen Creek.","Notifies Woods that a note of Michael Cresap, endorsed by Woods is due and unpaid.","Zebu Warner is indebted to Woods for rent. Gives Griffith options on how to handle the collection. Includes Archibald Woods to Zebu Warner. Concerns rent owed to Woods. See Folder 656 for documents of 1811 October 8.","Laments loss of Woods' son. Not able to make any statement with respect to Woods' account with George Poage without assistance of Woods' papers. Includes receipt from J. Russle ? to David Banes? for wheat to the account of Archibald] Woods.Includes fragment of an account.","If Woods has made purchase of the Jughandle Mills, write him and he will send Woods a draft of his proportion of the half.","Spoke to R. ? Thompsonwho is considered one of the best house-carpenters here respecting the undertaking of your house. The Republican ticket succeeded in all three members with a majority of two to three hundred votes.","Scope and Contents Has learned by George Paull that Mr. Lewis has sold his land. Informed a proposition is made by Mr. Lewis to pay to William Poageof Augusta for Woods. Thanks McClandhan for his friendly aid in having the business brought to a close. Speculates on other terms.","Scope and Contents Concerns taxes on land in Ohio County owned by Cloyd family and by Matthew Houston.","Wants Woods to make him some flour.","Asks that he look for patents for George and Isaac Kelly.","Scope and Contents Asks Woods to tell him how to go about military patents. Has visited the President and also attended the House of Madam. At next interview with President intends to mention the Road. Many petitioners praying to be relieved from injuries sustained under the nonimportation law. Affair of the Chesapeake settled. Determined representation for the states. The \"Harriet\"; sails in a few days with messengers to England and France. Mr. Taylor son of John Taylor goes to England and Mr. Biddle son of Clement Biddle goes to France. \"it is hard to say what course our great men will take. I believe...leaders know not what to do. Not do I know who is to be the leader. I believe in Caucus it was determined to elect Henry Clay, speaker and they did elect him.\" Describes Clay.","Has about thirty-five feet of pipes now by him and expects to set another kiln next week when he expects to have Woods' in it. Wants to know what other kind, of ware Woods would wish to be sent along with them. \"Here let me remark that Mr. Wales opinion of stone ware pipes is higher than ever \u0026 he regrets that the town of Steubensville does not use them instead of wood.\"","To assign and transfer to Archibald Woods twenty shares in Bank of Steubenville.","Gives his recollection of a transaction between himself and John McClure. Mr. Reed's young daughter died. Have searched for cloth.","Apologizes for being so long, in making his returns because he couldn't understand it. Includes Andrew Howlett to Archibal] Woods, 1811 December 30. Has sent returns by Moses Chapline.","Concerns settling Woods v. Lewis. \"Beware of being taken in as all those people are Great Sharpers. Beware of going in any barter or bargain with them. If possible they will try to pawn some old or good for nothing Negroes on you, or some other old stuff or bad bonds.\"","Scope and Contents Received four hundred dollars from William Lewis. Taken a bond on Burwell. Not knowing the amount of the Execution nor Credits, could not go into a final settlement. Can have it credited to execution by writing clerk of Monroe or attorney.","Thanks Ann Woods for sending Patty up. Glad to hear of Betsy's safe delivery. \"if I live as long as the first week in May and no accident happens I expect to have an addition to my family, already too large, but when we have them we are sorry for to part with them.\" Misses her husband who is in Congress. Hope he returns in March, but if they declare war he may be detained a month or two longer.","Presented draft to Sheffey. Mentioned \"the establishment of the Road to his Majesty but have no answer to the point.\" Discusses increase in military establishment. Bills on Navy laid on table to make room for land force. Wilson voted no to raising 25,000 soldiers. Asks what the people think. Doubts leaders. Thinks war will ensue.","Has received draft to settle Woods v. Lewis. Has to be sent back to William Poage to obtain proper endorsement. \"We hear of nothing here but war...\" Lists bills concerning raising troops. President will not act on the U.S. Road, saying there is no money to expend.","Is making enquiries about a 3000 acre tract of military land in Ohio County. Asks if land has been sold for taxes.","For Evans to sell his farm to Eoff. Evans is also to convey his interest in the ferries across the Ohio River and across Wheeling Creek.","Prescribing the uniform of the Virginia militia.","Encloses patent to Woods. Asks for recommendations for officers in \"our (to be made Army)\". Rage for war has subsided. Looks for proposition to repeal non-importation law. Houses passes bill to repair old frigates. Mentions William Branch Giles.","Would survey his land but had to attend Superior Court at Wheeling. Makes proposal for 200 to 250 acres. Offer is eight gallons good whiskey and one dollar per acre. He offers flour. Draws plat to explain offer.","Person who delivers letter is authorized to sell land for General James Allen and Col. David Allen. Discusses past dispute with Woods over land in Kentucky he bought from Woods.","Building a sawmill. Thinks Mallory should have house he is renting taken from him. Doesn't know anyone else to rent it to. Benjamin Ruggles wants Paull to go in with him and others on laying out a town, (Woodsfield?)","Has heard rumors that political enemies may try to have election for clerk set aside if they lose. Suggests that Robert Woods as eldest magistrate to require sheriff to summons all magistrates to elect a clerk for County court in place of Moses Chapline, deceased. Suggests form to use.","Concerns Woods v. Lewis.","Has received Woods recommendations for commissions as officers. Trouble raising money. Considered salt tax. \"The 'Constitution' has returned ten days \u0026 no report of anything from England and France.\" Sheffey has paid no money.","Doesn't have time to consider offer for land. Prefers bank stock to land. Prefers cash to bank stock. If others sell out, he does not wish to be backward. Does not think Archibald Woods' offer for his interest in Botetourt includes what he will receive from Elijah Woods. Wants Brother James Woods to appoint attorney to settle price of land Robert Woods is to have from Joseph Woods and make a deed.","Discusses British spy, John Henry. \"It is not yet determined who is to be next President. DeWitt Clinton is spoken of.\" April elections will express public mind.","Discusses land owned by David and James Cloyd and Matthew Houston in Ohio County. In Woods v. Lewis. Lewis has sold land to ? Burwell. Lewis has paid $7,000 to William Poage. James Greenlee married Miss ? Paxton.","Defends his handling of Woods business in the suit of Woods v. Lewis.","Tells Woods he can expect an embargo. Asks him to let ? Shepherd and all friends know.","Lists officers to be commissioned. Has enclosed documents \"for the information of the people.\" Forwarded report on subject of U.S. Road. Doesn't expect anything to be done concerning road west of Monongahela. Not at liberty to say more about embargo. Received no more money from Sheffey.","Has not gotten a person to go see Windle for purpose of making a purchase. Has not gotten survey made of Capteena land.","Sending John McLure to collect $7,000 left by William Lewis. has written clerk of Monroe County to stay execution until November.","Robert Woods (uncle) wishes to purchase 200 acres of land from him. Price is $1,600. Has written father to give Archibald Woods a power of attorney. Owes Robert Woods. In addition owes $3,000-4,000 in Kentucky.","Asks to be recommended to be appointed a major in army to be raised in Ohio.","Sheffey does not find it convenient to give a settlement at this time.","Asks that bearer be paid thirty-nine dollars.","Has seven thousand dollars as part of the execution against William Lewis in Woods v. Lewis.","Needs to enter quarters of land?. Includes document of Archibald Woods. Asking that volunteers for the army be encouraged. Tells what pay and rations soldiers will receive.","Has seen Battial Harrison who has the Virginia military land warrants. Will make some proposition. James Paull has gone to Richmond. Would rather deal with Paull.","Introduces Henry Greene who wishes to obtain advice respecting the validity of a claim of land.","Needs brick to mend a hearth. Asks for late newspapers.","Resigning his office in the Wheeling Light Infantry. Woods has written two names on the letter as possible replacements for Pannill.","Reports on the measurement of lumber. Does not like quality of the boards.","Wishes to know if Woods intends to let him have Mr. Ramsey's place.","Put advertisement in paper for sale of town lots and sent notices.","At the first muster of the Wheeling Light Infantry, ensign of the company made known his intention to decline serving in the company in the capacity of an officer longer than five years from the date of his commissions. Company elected a replacement, John Richardson and recommended him to be appointed. Includes Archibald Woods, listing possible officers.","Had sent commission to Jno Richardson to be ensign in Wheeling Light Infantry. Since Richardson has been accused in affidavit by ? Zane of saying he would not interfere if slaves in eastern part of state rose up and murdered their masters, he should return his commission.","Scope and Contents Recommends Mr. Ross to repair public arms. Woods has written on the letter: William Ross at Frederick Town on Monongala River, Washington County, Pennsylvania","Enclosed will gives the course of the war. Woods' son, Thomas, stayed with him. Thinks it's high time for Congress to adjourn.","Still wants $1600 for the land he is offering to Robert Woods. News about Andrew Woods, Robert Woods, and John M. Walker.","Wants to rent horse pasture.","Tells Woods to have the public arms repaired.","Answer to a letter from Sheffey concerning Woods' manner of collecting money due him in Woods v. Lewis. Includes earlier draft of above. .","Encloses copy of Daniel Sheffey's statement which Woods thinks is incorrect. Tries to understand the statement. Thinks majority of people are opposed to war. Cannot raise troops, as commander of 4th Regiment, Virginia militia. Has on company volunteers, one company drafted. Wife had large son, William. Nearly cost her her life.","Whiskey Woods has sold him is indifferent. Discusses salt works. Cannot hire or sell slave because he has a sore leg.","Cannot accept price Caldwell proposes for land. Gives his offer.","Orders Woods to order his regiment to Wheeling for training.","Unable to raise money owed to Woods.","Thanks Woods for paying taxes for him. Sends money by son, John Croghan. Mentions George Croghan. Will consider exchanging land with Woods after he gets necessary information.","Scope and Contents Asks questions concerning impressment of camp kettles, axes, and wagons. \"The troops from this Regiment are to meet at this place on Tuesday next and will proceed in boats to the place of Destination, on Wednesday if possible, say Thursday at farthest. I shall be happy to meet and accompany the troop from your Regiment.\" Late orders authorize the Col. commanding to provide for the transportation of the baggage. \"My opinion is that wagons should be procured in each regiment, they can be sent by water to point pleasant, the horses by land, the camp kettles so far as we may stand in need will be taken from Mr. Dutty... Keel Boats going to Kenhawn for salt can be procured if you can engage but I have as yet engaged by one, three will be necessary.\"","Understands Woods' men are to meet this day at Wheeling. Sends Capt. Russel to receive from information as to boats for the transportation of the troops and also as to provisions. \"Say five days Rations of bread and salt pork of Bacon, ready cooked, my wish being to go on Day and Night if possible until we arrive at Point Pleasant.\"","To raise supplies for families of soldiers. Includes minutes of a meeting of citizens of Richmond, Manchester and their vicinities held at the Capitol. Resolved that name of association be \"The Society for promoting the success of the War against Great Britain.\" Lists duties of the association, including the appointing of a standing committee in each town and County.... 2 pages.","Scope and Contents To Capt. Lewis Bonnet to impress a keel boat. Includes affidavit of John McLure, William Irwin, and John Feay, that the value of the service of the keel boat is $50.00. Includes, Archibald Woods, certifying above. Includes warrant from Archibald Woods, to Benjamin Jefferies, to impress a keel boat. Includes affidavit of John McLure that the value of the service of the keel boat is $50.00.","Notifying Woods that a note endorsed by him for Morgan Jones is due and unpaid.","Has received, in the absence of the Governor, Woods' letter, asking to have made at Wheeling, arms for a troop.","Will attend court martial and pay his fine if it's proved he should have gone when called.","Will leave home in a week for Washington. Should be glad to hear result of your election for electors. Expects peace ticket to have a large majority in his County.","Tries to make arrangement with Woods concerning stoneware and earthenware. Unable to get salt he needed for his manufacture.","Proposes to start a newspaper with the press to be in Wheeling.","Madison ticket had a majority of 92. Stephen Van Rensselaer has met with a defeat. Has been informed that Return Jonathan Meigs has been insulted by the common soldiers and almost afraid of times at times to leave his quarters lest he might meet with insults.\" \"I am anxious to hear if peace is expected or if we must go on in this destructive war. If it is to continue God help the nation for in many places, the people are ready almost to cut other throats.\" Cites examples. Will write Daniel Sheffey for account with William Lewis.","Will sell land for $12,000.","Thinks militia are expensive and ruinous. Thinks they can provide little real service \"as well might you put unbroken Horses to a Wagon--they possess the strength \u0026 spirit--but they will not pull together.\" sees no prospect of speedy termination of the war. \"the Administration which makes War does rarely make peace.\" Discusses War Hawks. Anxious to hear about Virginians in Western Army. Will present statement to Daniel Sheffey.","Concerns Cloyd military lands in Ohio County.","Gives directions for morning and evening parades.","Gives family news and news of household activities.","Woods should rent to ? Hollister. Terms are too high for Okey.","Has spoken to General S. Smith about lands in Wheeling. Land is owned by James A. Buchanan of Baltimore. \"No doubt the Papers give you an account how our Generals in the North have managed their campaigns . Was ever a Nation cursed with such officers.\" Secretary of Navy has resigned. Gives makeup of regiments and number. Thinks too many. \"We attempt more than we can do well.\"","Concerns politics in Ohio.","Sends statement concerning execution in Woods v. Lewis. Asks Hamilton to try to see execution and aid him in obtaining his money.","Transmitting advice of council that any artillery companies who are furnished with gun carriages may build sheds to protect them.","Scope and Contents For Woods to rent land (including orchard) to Cunningham.","Has received Woods' letter. Lands on Wheeling Creek belong to heirs of his father. If Woods will make proposition, Buchanan will submit it to the heirs.","Mentions Buchanan attitude toward selling land. Has received no news from James Winchester concerning River Raisin defeat. Disagrees with conduct of the war....\"but you and I have it not in our power to regulate these things; but with the people we should speak a language which should be heard even? in the recesses of the palace.\"","For Woods to rent land to the Varneys. Woods is to supply livestock and utensils.","Asks Woods to suspend collection of fine against him because his son failed to attend regimental court.","Concerns Woods v. Lewis.","\"You may expect something like an Embargo before we rise.\" Expects tax bills to go up. Has put letter before Secretary of War.","To be partners in purchasing flour for export to New Orleans or elsewhere.","Apparently, two commissions have been served to same person. Woods describes the two men.","Thanks Woods for saying he will tend to paying the taxes on his land. Since Woods title to land in Kentucky is disputed, he does not want to exchange.","For Barnett to build a log house. Gives details on how house is to be built.","Promise to give possession of a house and lot.","Request to let John D. seaman have flour.","Needs lime to finish house.","To sell Barrit land.","Scope and Contents Concerns whiskey.","Has concluded a bargain with William Sharpless for house and lot. Troops have mounted. Col. Perkins has resigned. Paull expects to be colonel.","Concerns opening a road from Woodsfield to Marietta, Ohio.","Scope and Contents Making arrangements to sell property to William Sharpless in event he does not return from war. Intends to go into mercantile business. Have drawn clothing for 27th Regiment and tomorrow start for upper Sandusky and the Lower Sandusky.","Includes affidavit of Josiah M. Smith.","Troops are getting ready to march.","Describes difficulties in provisioning troops.","Woods' letter apparently miscarried. Must prepare for a campaign in September.","Concerns payments for barrels of flour?.","Lists repairs (and cost) to muskets and certifies that Adam Keller did the work.","Settling of accounts.","Trying to locate Betsy and arrange for her to be sent home.","Asks Woods to make a survey.","Orders Woods to order troops for muster.","Concerns selling a house and lot to Sharpless.","Thinks Woods' son, Franklin, can get an appointment in militia. Thinks serving will be good for him.","Concerns sale of house and land to a Mr. Mallory.","Scope and Contents Franklin Woods arrives. Gen. William Henry Harrison appointed him a third lieutenant. Paull gives his philosophy about serving in the army. Gives instructions about selling house and lot to Sharpless.","Sorry to hear of ill health of Mrs. Paull. Surprised to hear that Franklin had enlisted. Discusses war. \"This war of glory or glorious war-which appears to be attended with every calamity defeat and disaster that ever in any shape befell any country ancient or modern-how is it? Are nations punished in proportion to their demerits?...I never once for a moment supposed that the contemptible province of Upper Canada peopled by semibarbarians could have held the United States at bay for more than a year-and even make inroads upon us--\"","Sends forty-one guns and thirty six cartridge boxes.","Charges that Roberts tried to avoid danger withdrew himself from Tyamochta and allowed the baggage of his company to be lost; let tobacco, coffee and chocolate be traded for sale and let other baggage be left and lost; said men did not have to serve past 22nd of March; and used threatening language to a captain. Signed by David Pugh.","Scope and Contents Wants Linsley to try to settle an agreement made with ? Ross.","Mentions Oliver Hazard Perry's naval victory on Lake Erie.","Asks Woods aid in helping a Mr. Dear enter land.","Signed by B. D. adjutant.","Concerns cutting trees and Woods' accusations that Holister has wasted nails and boards.","Malory has had trouble entering lands at Woodsfield. Barber wants to encourage settlers.","Discusses battle at Moravian Town Battle of the Thames. Includes general orders congratulating the troops after the battle of Moravian Town, Michigan.","Petitions are doing very well perhaps concerning a division of Belmont County, Ohio. Barretts have not yet marked out the road. George Swaney has not marked road. Wife wants to move back to river. Would like to rent from Woods.","Requests that Mrs. Woods acknowledge release of dower to his deed.","Sympathizes with Woods' rheumatism. Has resigned his pastoral charge and preaches only occasionally. Gives family and neighbor hard news. Only chance for peace is defeat of Bonaparte. Gives a calculation of no peace before 1866. Recommends George Stanley Faber's book on prophecies. Conrad Speece is preacher.","Gives excuses for why he has not paid money or salt to Woods.","Includes affidavit, (witnessed by George Knox, Alexander Chaplinand Benjamin W. Mahan) of Joseph Spencer that he will not challenge the title of Woods to the land.","Arrived in Detroit \"the second of October after a long and tedious march of about 30 days from camp Seneca. The 27th Regiment has taken quarters in this place for this Winter which was very lucky for the officers having lost all their clothing.\" Has been sick with bilious fever. Learning duties of a Lieutenant.","Parks is to pay fifty flour barrels annually.","Is concerned about Betsy's ill health. Her family is well. She has eight children.","Needs flour.","Says it is second time he has written Woods to come for money. Asks to have deed drawn in Huey Gilliland's name.","Sends to Woods for money.","Letter from Gen. Lewis Cass indicates troops are sickly--upwards for 2,000 are down. Has sent Woods an old deed of trust.","Concerns possible repeal of a law creating a new County?. ? Hammond has written William Sharpless advising him to take Paull's property.","Requests for flour.","Concerns money ? McCluney hopes to recover in a law suit.","Concerns creation of and location of courthouse in Monroe County, Ohio. Did not pass lower house.","Expects an attack before spring by British and Indians. Illness among troops","Making excuses for John Wheeler who has been unable to attend musters.","Wants to buy white oaks from Woods.","Has received $200 from Daniel Sheffey. Requests family news. \"the Democrats here are very sanguine in expectation of peace. I think the probability is that if Clay's oratorial powers can avert it he will.\"","Concerns creation of new County i.e. Monroe. Road has not been marked.","Signed by James Harbour, Governor. Registered by J. W. Pleasants. Bears seal of Virginia.","Concerns selection of Wheeling.","Change in law for time of training.","Asks Woods if he has purchased the place which Joseph Ramsey purchased.","Obligated to attend at West Liberty on business of Wheeling Bank. Capt. Howlett is gone to Washington. Lt. Brady will attend for him. Howlett's opinion is that companies of Capt. Jeffries, Gratehouse, Frazier, and Howlett compose the upper Battalion.","Requesting terms a tract of land may be purchased on.","Doubts if appointment of M. J. White as president of a bank to be organized by the Ohio Company? would be good.","Has gotten commissioners to lay out road from Marietta to Monroe County line. Needs information from Woods on where a road from Woodfield ought to intersect.","Requests Woods' presence at a stockholders meeting.","Received Woods' letter advising of Chapline succeeding against Cresap. Sending money by his son, John, to reimburse Woods for payment of land taxes. Knows nothing of ? Doddridge, or of mortgage he has against Mr. Hall. Has asked about land and house belonging to Mr. Smith.","Concerns runaway slave.","For 120 acres on the Ohio River.","Has settled with William Sharpless. Woods can receive 50 shares of bank stock.","Sends survey.","Needs six bushels of corn.","George Croghan is commander. His mode of commanding is preferable to former commander, Col. Butler. Franklin Woods would like to resign. Is in debt. Did not receive money sent out by George Paull. Describes fort.","For Woods to lease land to Atkison.","Scope and Contents Discusses dry goods. \"I would, not recommend your going into business until peace is made.\"","Betsy (Woods) Paull continues to mend. On trip to visit his father. Major Gwynn says 26, 27, \u0026 28th Regiments will be consolidated. Expects to lose his rank. \"Betsy wishes you to write her as soon as her mother is confined.\"","Applies for arrest of Archibald Hamilton on charges he received twenty dollars from James Burrus who was applying for exemption from service. Includes affidavit, undated, of Samuel McClure.","To vote for directions in the Ohio Company.","Includes copy of charges against Hamilton.","Few soldiers left in Regiment. Mentions consolidations and possibility of Paull and himself being extra officers and struck off. 27th Regiment has been disgraced. Cannot get clothes. \"if any officer appears on parade without blue pantaloons and boots he is immediately arrested.\"","Wants to buy land from Woods.","Mr. Chapline can inform about the discoveries about property lines. Will expect sheep and probably will take some half breed merino.","Mrs. Woods had twins, one of whom died within 5 days. Expects Indian treaty. \" I do not know but it will be my turn to go to Norfolk in the next call or requision of militia.\"","Concerning sale of Sharpless house.","Discussing uniforms.","Trying to sell Woods a horse.","Concerns William Baker who denies endorsing Jones' note; and salt.","Trying to settle debt.","Will send Woods his horse if cannot find a better one at fair price.","Sending Woods his horse. Will send epaulets.","Orders Woods to a muster.","Sold sorrell horse. Has got no marching orders yet. Petitions being circulated concerning location of County seat of Monroe County, Ohio.","Scope and Contents For Fawcett acting as attorney for Samuel Cope to sell a house and lot in Wheeling, West Virginia to Woods.","For a house and lot in Wheeling.","Sends what he thinks register's fees are.","Sends a petition concerning militia fines. Expects lawsuit.","Gives hours. Fines will be strictly enforced. All funds on hand will go to purchase books. Arrears on shares must be paid.","Does not have any desire to sell land he owns in Ohio County.","for Woods to lease land to Steenrod.","Concerns a lawsuit Philip Doddridge is handling for Woods.","Orders 10th, 17th, 18th, and 10th Brigades to Norfolk.","Makes a deposit on quarter sections. Has been at Woodfield clearing streets. Hopes to see Barber when commissioners meet to fix seat of justice for Monroe. Has been engaged marking a road to the Ohio from the new town.","For property given to Woods by Biddle to satisfy rent that is in arrears.","Concerns quarter section of land Smith wants to enter. The bearers, Mr. Smith and Baker want to rent. Show them the land where Duvall lives.","Wants to enter quarter sections.","Has been recommended as coroner of his County. Would like appointment to Woods staff. Wants appointment and hope Woods' staff are not required to march.","Jesse Hunt's brother owns land Woods is interested in. Jesse Hunt offers ten dollars per acre for land Woods owns near his brother's land. Discusses flour milling and whiskey distilling.","Asking to be appointed surgeon to 4th Reg't, Virginia Militia. Includes 1815 February 4 of John Connell. H. Marshall and William McHenry to Woods, recommending Stevenson.","For Woods to lease land to Cunningham.","Scope and Contents Is satisfied that he received thirteen bushels of corn.","Adam Kellar wishes to ride home to Richmond instead of marching with rest of troops.","Trying to rent land for Woods.","Introduces Archibald Woods to Marshall.","John Spence has been arrested for desertion. Asks for a court martial.","For Woods to lease land to Goodridge and Morley.","Neither state nor federal government has funds to pay troops. Arrangements will be made to pay them at a later date.","Asks Woods to remit John Spence's sentence for desertion and release him.","For Woods to lease land to Barrett and for Barrett to repair a cabin and clear land.","Woods explains the unusual nature of his muster return due to the circumstances of their march.","Scope and Contents Bonnett resigns his commission as major of the 1st Battalion of the 4th Reg't of Virginia Militia.","Got three quarter sections of land.","Woffert does not want to sell his land.","Has bought land from Jacob Ash that he had no right to sell.","Has no recollection of articles of agreement between George Poage and Woods.","Will stick to his terms for selling land. Asks Woods to sell his lame horse.","For 56 acres of land sold for delinquent taxes.","Send note against James Woods (with deed to him) to Joseph Woods. Includes James Woods to Robert Woods?, undated. 1 page.","Although Woods thinks settlement of Poages' claim against him made by Chapline and Thomas Woods is totally against him, he will agree to it.","Has found a slave who ran away from Archibald Woods. Has promised slave if he would return, he would not be whipped.","Requests commission as lieutenant for Jon Curtis if Woods has it.","States when he wants to hold a battalion court of inquiry and a regimental court of inquiry.","Does not wish to buy Croghan's land at the price Croghan named. Will sell his horse for him.","Tells Woods, McCluny of Charlestown is in Wheeling if he wishes to see him.","A man wishes to buy land. Asks Woods for amount. Mr. Scott wants to know if Mr. Morrison can have a set of stable logs.","Did not know of muster until day of muster. His knee was out of place and he had no horse to ride.","Wants to make some disposition of a military land claim placed in his hands by Woods fourteen years previously.","For Woods to lease land and ferries to Malory and Long. Malory and Long can also tap sugar maples.","Woods' land has been sold for taxes but can redeemed within two years of sale by paying taxes plus interest. Woods should send money for taxes for 1814 and 1815.","Clay has drawn up petition to President to establish road to Wheeling. Meigs says tract for sale in Indiana Territory will be open for sale in April or May.","Will not be able to go to Indiana Territory ?. Fears prices will be too high. A tract of his land (4066 acres in Wood County) was sold for taxes. Asks Woods to redeem.","Orders a day of training of officers and a day of regimental muster.","Miller's brother does not yet know the result of his application to cob. Walker relating to lands on Green River. Discusses bank paper. Hears there is petition before Maryland legislature to establish a state bank. Has Philadelphia worried. Mentions possibility of a turnpike to Wheeling.","Does not expect deposit being replaced by any act of Congress. Cumberland Road must await annual appropriation.","Does not have extra capital. to invest in Woodfield, Ohio.","Will return a runaway slave for Woods for a fee.","Decision on U.S. Road to Wheeling has been referred to Sec. of Treasury; however, Dallas is a Pennsylvanian.","Unable to check on Woods' land, but thinks it has been sold for taxes. Woods' mother is in her usual state of health, but her memory fails her. Gives news of his family.","Defends the assessment of Woods' land which Woods thinks is too high.","Chief of Wyandot Indians is dead and his tribes are desirous of selling their lands. No report on U.S. Road. House of Representatives are now discussing direct tax. Mentions birth of a son to Mrs. Paull (Woods' daughter.)","Offers to trade money and horses for land.","Forwarded Woods' letter and memorial from citizens of Wheeling to Clay. James Ross and Charleston people are exciting opposition. ? Connel has obtained depositions on a road from Charleston to Zanesville and made a statement relative to Town of Charleston. Asks Woods for depositions concerning Wheeling. Lands in Indiana not ready for sale yet.","President has made a communication to both houses concerning Cumberland Road. It contains a statement of expenditure already made and those necessary to complete it. Commissioner of land office has promised a complete map of Indiana Territory. Will send to Woods.","Describes Indiana Territory, its land, its inhabitants and prospects for the sale of the public lands.","Secretary of Treasury reported in favor of Wheeling for U.S. Road.","Scope and Contents Secretary of Treasury has decided in favor of Wheeling for the Cumberland Road route. Senate has passed bill for levying direct tax of three million dollars. House of Representatives is considering bank bill.","Secretary of Treasury reported to President on Cumberland Road, in favor of Wheeling. Mentions land tax of three million dollars. National Bank bill is under consideration in the House of Representatives. House passed bill authorizing members to frank during recess. Doesn't think it will pass Senate.","For Cockayne to sell Woods two hundred acres of land in Warren County, Ohio. Woods has right to give land back.","Has been informed that President confirmed report of Secretary of Treasury concerning the Cumberland Road. Exertions now will be to procure a large appropriation. Commissioners of land office cannot fix any time when land in Indiana Territory will be sold.","Has received five dollars from Woods. Sends pantaloons back to him. Asks about his militia discharge. J. G. Jackson has declared as a candidate. Willson is coroner.","Report on Cumberland Road has been referred to Committee in House of Representatives. Republican caucus voted Monroe and Tompkins as candidates. \"on the subject of the road Monroe was decidedly your friend, his influence was important. I hope it will not be forgotten. However this subject must remain with yourself.\" Owing to sickness of draftsman in the land office has not been able to procure a map of the Indiana Territory.","Two hundred acres of land bought from Samuel Cockainis worth about four dollars an acre. Discusses Capteena land owned by Jeremiah Hurst. Glad Cumberland Road is settled. Gives price of flour.","The committee to whom the Cumberland Road was referred have reported in favor of the appropriation. House of Representatives laid 30 per cent ad valorem duty on imported cottons. National Bank bill is now is Senate.","Cumberland Road being confirmed, he is waiting the result of the Appropriation. Connell and Doddridge still have plan for a military road. Shepherd hopes to be appointed a Superintendent, but if not wants contract for a section of it. \"Mr. Clay has done all he promised but Ruggles never gave out for which I do regard him as one of our particular friends. \"","Would like to rent place where James Barrett lives.","Public lands have not been surveyed because Indians ordered the surveyors off. William Henry Harrison owns land near Vincennes and has laid it out in town lots.","Wants to borrow $1500 to use to buy bank stock.","Wants to buy or borrow anvil.","Resolutions introduced to appoint committee to look into military road through Charleston. Bills passed House to admit Indiana and Mississippi as states. Nothing done on appropriation for building Cumberland Road.","Draughtsman in office is unable to attend to business. Sends sketch of Indiana Territory taken from Bradley's maps by a pupil of the draughtsman.","House has passed appropriation of $300,000 for Cumberland Road.","Necessary for Woods and Barber to pay up all the installments on the land Woodfield stands on so lot owners can have deeds. Wants Barber to go to Indiana with him. Wants to speculate with Barber's interest in Woodfield.","Resigns his commission as captain in the Wheeling Light Infantry.","Asks to borrow $160.","McClandhan's father needs taxes paid on land.","Concerns appointment for superintendent of Cumberland Road. Connell has withdrawn. Moses Shepherd and Rolfe are applicants.","Concerning legal difficulties in collecting militia fines.","Will pay money to redeem land for taxes to County clerk of Wood County. Wilson's daughter died on April 15.","Resigns commission.","Has not heard from servants. Sends amount due on a fractional section. Has heard nothing from Indiana lands.","Cannot attend training or regimental muster because of illness. Sends company return.","Sale of lots to David Person and ? Jackson.","Asks terms for a lot.","Scope and Contents Will take depositions in lawsuit of Wilson (as administrator of Richard Nichols v. John Caldwell, Robert Woods, Archibald Woods et al. in District Chancery Court at Clarksburg, West Virginia","Sends for corn meal.","Sends for land patents.","Unable to attend taking of depositions in Wilson v. Caldwell, Woods et al.","Shall be ready to raise house for Franklin Woods. Needs flour and money.","Scope and Contents Request for payment of son's board. Includes account of ? Woods with Biddle.","Does not want to buy lots at Doddridge's price.","Cumberland Road bill for $300,000 has passed. Majority struck out $30,000 for surveys of harbor bill. Determined to protrate system of interval improvements. Includes speech of David Crockett from notes made by Wilson while Crockett was speaking.","Politics.","For 178 acres in Ohio County.","McClandhan's father is concerned he will lose his land due to taxes. Asks Woods to pay them.","Wanted to build house on his lot but County has laid foundation of temporary courthouse in front of his lot at Woodsfield. Includes, Archibald Woods stating that he agreed to pay six dollars to commission to alter foundation of jail.","Sends plat of public lands in Indiana. Gives his route to Indiana.","Watch with small glass is disposed of. Has two hunting watches left. Suggests Woods come to see them. Includes memorandum of an agreement between George Paull and Archibald Woods for the purchase of land in Indiana.","Has looked at transcript of answers in lawsuit of S. R. Wilson vs. Woods et al. Thinks deeds are in office as part of W. Chapline, Jr.'s answer. Nothing more is necessary. Attendance at next term not necessary except for presence of patents.","Formal subpoena to attend at Chillicothe. Prisoner will not give his consent to his not going.","James Smith has been to Marietta to enter fraction marked A. Woods. He left deposit of sixteen dollars. Asks Woods to be his special bail in suit of James Reff?","General William Henry Harrison recommends white river country very highly. Paull is concerned about what bank notes will be accepted as payment for land. Some of his are counterfeit.","Gives circumstances of James Smith entering Woods' land.","Asks Woods to give his recollection of a settlement of an estate.","Asks for two subpoenas to be sent in lawsuit of Wilson v. Woods et al. \"We hung a negro here last Friday for rape on his mistress. The Methodists say he went strait to heaven.\" Shall have a new Judge on this circuit.","Concerns land in Indiana.","Asks if Woods' family will accompany his family to Augusta County, Virginia on a visit.","Fourth day of land sales. Has not bought an acre. Describes lands and prices. Jesse Hunt will not sell until he writes his brother.","Has bought 2 1/4 sections. Describes land and sales.","Asks Sockman to assist Doctor James Rolfe to count the public arms. Includes Sockman stating he has complied with the request.","Franklin Woods fell from horse and dislocated shoulder. Wilson's mother and other family have started for Staunton.","Concerns meeting with Woods to discuss location of Cumberland Road.","Can not come to Wheeling because hogs get in his corn everyday. Has business at Court. Asks Woods to tend to a note at the bank.","Describes assault and battery by James Smith over hogs getting into corn.","Virginia Thanks Woods for paying taxes on land. A. Hamilton does not think he owes Woods any money probably in setting Woods v. Lewis.","Has served in militia for 37 years.","To build a house. Gives specifications.","For Wallings to clear twenty acres of land within two years for which Woods will give him fifty acres in Monroe County, Ohio.","For Sweeney to clear eight acres of land.","Asks Woods to bring him teaspoons.","Concerns bank bills in Virginia General Assembly.","Informs Woods of the death of his brother, James Woods.","Discussed embassy with Secretary of State ?. The committee have reported a bill favorable to the Caldwell resolutions and made Columbus Ohio? a point. Compensation bill is repealed. Banks will commence specie payment.","For Woods to lease eleven acres to Bowers.","Concerning Jackson's Treaty with the Creek Indians and the opening up of land in Georgia and Alabama as a result. Describes land. Gives news of death of his father James Woods.","Election of James Moore. Sale of public lands.","Samuel Sweeny ? has left place. James Smith has Mallory indicted for keeping a disorderly house.","Dispute between John Connell, and John Dix over their co-partnership in Brooke Furnace will be arbitrated. Woods is to serve on panel.","Gives status of Wheeling bank notes.","Have plank and are ready to start on a house for Woods.","Death of James Woods. Account of murder of one negro slave by another. Discusses prices. Asks Woods help in settling debts in Ohio. Neighborhood news.","Asks Barber to send land certificate.","Wants to meet Woods at St. Clairsville and pay him principle. Then Woods can see William Downey for interest.","For McKinney to build a bridge on the Cumberland Road.","In conference with ? Thompson, they have decided to delay purchase of goods till season for laying in fall cargo. Regret Franklin Woods cannot be put on a certainty as to company's employ.","Concerning their letter to him about the business of their company and their not hiring his son, Franklin.","Opened Woods' letter to William Croghan, Jr. Gives Woods opinions on land in Indiana. Thanks Woods for previous friendly acts.","For Cleaburn Simms to serve as deputy sheriff to finish up his business as the former sheriff.","Asks compensation for a great cost given to Woods by George Paull.","Sends four hundred dollars to pay Robert Woods.","For Dugan and Linton to build a bridge as part of the Cumberland Road. Includes agreement, (witnessed by Thomas McGeer) of Matthew Stewart of Pittsburgh to fulfill above contract, 1817 September 19. Includes agreement, (witnessed by Ben Galloway) of Thomas McGeer and Henry Jordan to fulfill above contract.","Concerns land purchase?","Boards for Woods' house in Woodsfield are ready.","Dispute over stone the Irishmen quarried.","Unable to do Woods' work.","Would like to keep a hand he has hired to drive his oxen a few more days.","Concerns digging a well.","Will build wall. Asks for advance of fifty dollars.","Speaks of a third party J. Mallory who has done all in his power against him and against whom he has a judgment.","Does not think James Smith has proof of slander.","Of his handling of an execution.","Needs planks. Hopes to settle dispute between himself and James Smith.","Sonny Smith has been ill so long. Man from Kentucky needs his horse.","A. Werninger has Negro boy for sale. He ran away and is confined to jail. \"The family are well and doing well considering the great loss we have sustained.\" Asks it he will be safe in receiving the notes of the Ohio Company for taxes.","Writes by Mr. Woods. Enjoys good health and expects to settle there.","Problems with building a bridge for Cumberland Road.","Concerns problems with his hauling stone for the Cumberland Road.","Woods is upset over Thompson's suggestion that someone else should take charge of bridge building in the area for the Cumberland Road.","Directions for building a house.","Concerns elections.","Concerns building bridge at Lee's Run for the Cumberland Road and paying the laborers.","Will accept Woods' offer to buy his land.","Asks Woods to draft a form of an assignment of the contract for Paull to endorse.","Legislature has done nothing of importance. Legislature is discussing defects in the Constitution. Mentions various bank bills. \"The Legislature seems very much in the Spirit of making banks and new counties.\" Col. Poage mentioned in his letter that Woods' mother has been stricken with the palsy.","Scope and Contents Mallory is upset that Woods has rented the store at the mouth of the Capteena with one acre of ground to Henry Swippe. Does not want Swippe to have the ground. Thinks James] Smith and Swippe are trying to run him off.","For Woods to lease a grist mill and house to Waddell.","Discontent of people renting land from Woods.","Scope and Contents Mallory is going to give up possession of Woods place. Blames troubles on James Smith and Henry Swippy. Asks Woods not to rent the place to them.","Scope and Contents Needs Woods to appear at suit of Fract? against him. Blames James?] Smith for the lawsuit being brought. Discusses his dispute with Smith involving a letter.","Sends vacine crust.","Scope and Contents Will move to the place Mr. Parks lives on and intends to comply with bargain Vance and Woods agreed on.","Traces chain of title for a lot and house in Wheeling.","Tells Woods how to proceed in collecting pay for his son from Paymaster General.","Promises to make a final settlement of their business.","Has written previously accepting Woods' offer for his land. \"The family of my father has been greatly distressed occasioned by the death of my uncle Genl. G. R. Clark.\" Growth of Louisville is astonishing.","For a house, shop, garden and field.","Is leaving plantation and wants to settle up with Woods.","Merchants in Maysville are dissatisfied with those in Pittsburgh, Would like for men to set up commission business in Wheeling.","Ohio members have called upon William Henry Crawford on subject of his orders to receivers of public monies. Has received money for Woods' son, Franklin. Bill has passed Senate to allow purchasers one more year to pay for lands.","Concerns business dealings with ? Nichols.","Doubts sale of a lot in Wheeling due to foreclosure is legal. As Martin's executor, he must try to recover the property.","Dispute over number of rails counted toward rent.","Concerns the arbitration of a dispute over whiskey.","Men in Wheeling are planning a commission merchant house to supply merchants in Kentucky so they no longer have to deal with Pittsburgh.","Took warrant of attorney to enter judgment against Charles Wells.","No Kentucky paper in the Bank. Negotiation with Bank at Cincinnati has taken all our paper south of Chillicothe.","Received Woods' letter and a letter and power of attorney from Robert Poage?. Will investigate possibility of brother defrauding a brother and the helpless children of the brother.","Encloses assignment of Stepp certificate. Certificates assigned by Paull to Woods must have County seal. Flood has killed Jno. Hardesty family and ruined crops.","Unable to pay Woods.","Scope and Contents In notion of going to Kentucky but now thinks of Woods' area. Seeks information. Includes, in a different hand of a genealogical chart of the Breckinridge family.","Has received Cox' letter containing charges exhibited against Williams and Josias Thompsonas agents of the National Road. Assumes they are the charges stated by James Marshall. Will state what he knows about. Charges concern sinking of ground on hill above and adjoining Wheeling, distance of road at Shepherd's Mill, too many bridges on little Wheeling Creek, contracts to bidders who could not carry them out and for purchasing land and changing road to pass land he purchased.","Woods has made statement towards exculpating Thompson and Williams from charges concerning their handling of building of National Road. \"I think Col. Williams conduct in relation to this business cannot well be impeached as he has acted uprightly and in most instances as the charges relate to you they are groundless also. Although such are the facts, yet good grounds for charges against your official conduct do exist.\" Criticizes Thompson for changing road, and allowing contractor to use logs and brush, for want of firmness and decision, and did not look at a place where he could have saved a spring. Thompson had mentioned in Wheeling that some mystery existed respecting the drafts drawn by Shepherd and Paull causing a suspicion that Woods was concerned in that transaction.","Rebuttal against Woods' letter. If Woods knew Steenrod was using logs and brush, he should have reported it. Thinks Woods is angry because Thompson removed him from managing a sector of the road. Thinks Woods is trying to have him removed as superintendent. \"You may shew your teeth but cannot bite.\"","States Thompson did not remove him. He discontinued himself. Knows Thompson saw logs and brush placed in road bed. \"This would not be a dispute between Charleston and Wheeling. It will be simply whether the government will permit their superintendent to be a contractor also at the same time.\" Has three articles proving it and will disclose it.","Description of him and his clothing.","Will come tomorrow bringing money for land. Authorizes Woods to make arrangement with Feay.","Woods must move his fence which is interfering with National Road. In absence of superintendent have consulted Steenrod. \"Owing to the ill health of Steenrod's family we think by the track you pursue you are treating him with that injustice that a neighbour ought to shudder at.\"","Woods' land will not be sold for taxes.","Asks land values for purchase by others and himself.","Concerns a disputed account for hauling.","Concerns a debt owed by Spencer.","Trying to negotiate a settlement with Spencer concerning money.","Concerns terms of land deals. Gives opinion of how difficult Jeremiah Hunt will be to deal with. Lists prices of wheat, rye, corn, whiskey and flour.","Wants pay for himself and the 10th Brigade of Virginia militia.","Three New England families have arrived. John Coll was elected Colonel of militia. Wants Woods help in establishing a land office at Woodsfield. \"The mail from Marietta arrived for the first time at Woodsfield on Wednesday past.\"","Subject of where to locate National Road through Ohio is before committee. Anonymous writers are addressing Secretary of Treasury on the subject of road, imputing misconduct to Elie Williams, Josias Thompson and others.","Thanks Woods for paying an installment for him.","Discusses Ohio legislature and describes inauguration of Governor ?. Debating right of privilege on memorial of Joseph Kerr who was arrested while serving in General Assembly. \"Mr. Hoge and family are well. He has not been invited to give us prayers nor do I expect that he will.\"","Appoints Woods, William Chapline and Peter Yarnal, directors of the Northwestern Bank. Includes minutes of Governor of council making the appointments.","Announces Archibald Woods', William Chapline and Peter Yarnal's appointment to Board of Northwestern Bank. Details opposition to their appointments.","Has received Woods letter and with directions therein and papers from Jonathan Jacksonand will shape declarations in ejectment. Denies he is friend of U. S. Bank.","John Stipp has left down payment on land. State Senate passes resolution for convention. John Rowan and Jacob Burnett are there wishing to get a canal connecting Lake Erie to Ohio. Gives the legislative news. \"Mrs. Hoge has got a son and is well and the rest of the family.\"","Treaty with Indians in Ohio is signed and land will be surveyed and offered for sale. Treaty with Indians for purchase of land in Indiana is undecided. Secretary of Treasury is making exertions to have road completed from Uniontown to Washington.","Is sending copy of will of sister A. Poage and includes a copy of an affidavit for Woods to execute.","Sends estimate to erect a building for Woods.","Tells volume of mail he is handling as postmaster of Woodsfield. Sends Bishop's estimate.","Has checked into payment of revenue? for Ohio County. Last three years have been paid. Have not received any papers from directors of Northwestern Bank. Bill to raise legislators salary passed House of Delegates. Has bill before House to benefit Zacharia] Biggs. Bill to make paper of valley Bank receivable in treasury is applied for. Intend to have paper of Northwestern Bank included. Program slowly on revision of laws.","Wants to rent property from Woods.","Deerskins are not finished. Mr. Henry Jackson wants to rent a house from Woods. \"Squad of Yankeys have arrived at Woodsfield.\"","Lists terms he will sell his land on.","Encloses Jeremiah Hunts' terms. Send prices of wheat, rye, corn and flour. Sent flour to New Orleans.","Is working for establishment of a land office at Woodsfield.","Discusses a bank bill and other legislation pending before the Ohio legislature.","Sends itemized estimate for erecting a building.","Excuse for not having sent Woods money.","Wants to borrow 1000 to 1500 dollars from bank in Wheeling.","Ezekiel Davis wishes to buy two lots in Woodsfield.","Received final certificates.","Concerning land disputed between William Croghan and the heirs of Moses Chapline.","Asking Woods if he can occupy a situation for an office on Woods' lot.","Asking about militia pay in War of 1812.","Concerns a lease from Woods to Henry Jackson which was signed over to John Coll. Coll has gone over mountains. Owes money. Many think he will not return. Two merchants, a wheelwright and one hatter have come to Woodsfield.","Scope and Contents Reports on suit against James ? Dunlop.","Authorizes Woods to borrow 1500 dollars from Northwestern Bank of Virginia at Wheeling. He will use land as collateral.","Will drive Woods' carriage to the springs. Needs some notice.","Concerns Woods' case against Dunlop.","Sets up a meeting.","Is enclosing J. C. Wright's bond for Woods' shares of stock in the Steubenville Bank. Paull sold Wright his shares of stock on the same terms. Cannot procure anyone to drive carriage.","Sends medicine to Mrs. Woods' daughter whom doctor has diagnosed as having consumption.","Has received letter from directors. Is unable to pay money. Wants to know if one hundred barrels of Great Kanamha salt could be sold.","Thinks David Parson will pay money owed to Woods but money is scarce.","Offers his land again for sale. If Woods doesn't wish to buy, ask Capt. George Taylor. Has purchased a sugar plantation in Louisiana.","Has talked to Capt. George Taylor about Croghan's land. Lists his reasons for not purchasing it.","Asks Woods what paper he'll accept to discharge notes.","Wants Woods to come out to settle money owed to him. Asks him to bring compass and chain.","Has built a frame store on his lot. Wants boards for window sashes. Money is scarce.","Wants rent reduced and gives reasons.","Accepts Woods' offer for his land and will make a special warranty deed.","Asks for money for wool carding.","Scope and Contents Gives news of Wilson family. Asks permission to go to Augusta County, Virginia","Is letting Steenrod know what he plans to report to the Superintendent of the National Road concerning the section made by Steenrod.","Offers house and lot to repay notes.","Suit of Nicholas Administrators v. Caldwell, Woods et al. was decided for the defendants.","Col George Paull's slave has been bound to Mr. Lyon of Uniontown, Pa. Reports on Nichol's administrators v. Caldwell, Woods, et al. Decree has been made in Woods v. D. Lewis.","Trying to arrange a land deal.","Wants to move to Wheeling. Offers Woods his farm near Morgantown.","Makes an offer for Berkshire's property.","Accepts Woods offer for his land. His father is dangerously ill.","Alpheus Hillson started for Richmond. She intends going to school to Mrs. Gilison. Wants Mary Woods to come back and go with her.","Trying to collect debt owed to Woods.","Has attended to Woods' request for a distributing post office at Wheeling and McLure will be retained as postmaster.","Announces Board of Trustees meeting of \"Seminary for the Education of Young Ladies.\" Includes announcement, 1819, of appointment of Archibald Woods and others to serve on Board of Trustees of a \"Seminary for the Education of Young Ladies\" to be established by Mr. and Mrs. H. Eckstern.","Is enclosing the dates of the grants. Will pay taxes shortly. Thomas M. Randolph is elected governor. Three directors have been appointed for the North Western Bank.","To contract for building a mill race.","Does not think it expedient at this time to make Wheeling a distributing office.","Pay Franklin Woods ten dollars for a set of chairs.","Asks about land warrants.","Is sending a power of attorney.","Asks Caldwell to make public charges against Thomas Woods and himself.","Discusses his business. Has reduced debt in Philadelphia from $85,000 to $20,000. Expects Gen. Jackson will be ordered to take the Floridas. Discusses land in Alabama. Gives news of Woods family.","Has seen postmaster general regarding setting up a post office in Belmont County, Ohio.","Is enclosing transfer of land you sold to John Sipp. Transfer needs witnesses. Sipp cannot pay money owed to Woods. Money is scarce. Includes George Paull to Archibald Woods.","That Moses M. Chapline shall apply for a judgment against Woods because his deputy, Archibald Hamilton failed to return a \"Capias Ad Sales Faciendum.\"","Encloses a grant of land. Treasurer of Virginia John Preston has promised to refund money and resign. German Baker of Cumberland has been appointed. First teller of Richmond branch of U.S. Bank has left with money. Mentions other legislative business.","Wilson is deciding where to practice law. Applied for office of Councilor from Virginia. \"I was too well acquainted with the Tuckahoes to expect that any backwoodsman would be elected to that office...\" Asks his uncle's advice.","Has eight thousand brick ready for Woods.","Woods' son Thomas is commencing a suit against Joseph Caldwell for slander and wants to engage Doddridge.","Wants to see agreement between Woods et al and Stephen R. Wilson administrator \u0026 Joseph Spencer. Asks Woods to send copy.","Trying to settle a note. Will W. Man? wants to have a job to clean land and a place to live.","Does not wish to sell his land.","Unable to find anyone to rent Woods' place.","Offers to sell his land to Woods.","His friends have announced him for the Senate. Gives family news.","Disturbed over the lawsuit between Thomas Woods and J. Caldwell. Gives legal advice concerning a dispute between Woods and the Chapline family over William Croghan's land. Knows Woods will consult with Philip Doodridge. Pindall wishes to decline in favoring Thomas Wilson at next Congressional election.","Declines buying disputed land from Croghan because Chapline's have sold to a ? McCaine. Includes Woods copy.","Asks Woods to forward his memorial to the Postmaster General via Benjamin Ruggles to counter one being sent around for ? Yarnall.","Has presented memorial of Richard McClure to Postmaster General. Bill has passed Congress giving further time to purchasers of public lands to make the last payment. Thinks bill passed by Senate changing the land system will pass House of Representatives. Does not think bill to extend road through Ohio will pass.","Dispute over who is to rent Woods' land.","Has conferred with Pindall. McClure will be kept as postmaster unless a distributing office is set up at Wheeling. Did not address Postmaster-General.","Willson does not think his chances of election to Congress are very good.","Wants to exchange land 3 1/4 miles above Middlebourne with Woods.","To dine with Josias Thompson and his wife, Tridelphia.","Scope and Contents For Kirney to lease a house and garden in Wheeling, West Virginia","Wants to know if Woods will buy iron or castings? from him.","That his Uncle Archibald Woods has nothing to do with the breaking off of a marriage proposal between him and E. Cross.","Reports his version of a conversation between himself and James Spriggs concerning the marriage not taking place between E. Cross and Andrew Woods, Jr. Includes Autograph Note Signed, of Joseph Wilson, n.p. to Archibald Woods, n.p. Statement of Joseph Wilson as a witness to a conversation between Steenrod and Spriggs.","Denies allegations made by Armstrong about Woods' role in preventing marriage between Andrew Woods and E. Cross.","Surprised that Mr. Sprigg should bring him in as author of a report concerning Woods' connection with the breakup of a proposed marriage between Andrew Woods, Jr. and E. Cross.","Woods would like to serve as one of the commissioners to locate the National Road from Wheeling to the Mississippi.","Wants to obtain a statement from ? Washington about Woods' appointment as a commissioner of the National Road.","Has written to President to try to get Woods' appointed a commissioner for the National Road.","Report on the progress of a house Coll is building for Woods.","Scope and Contents Defends himself against accusations by Woods that Coll has wasted boards.","Unable to send deed.","Sends account for education of Miss E. Woods and Miss Wilson.","Unable to pay note due to Woods. Offers alternatives.","Sends deed by ? Drury whom he introduces to Woods. Asks that the $800 for the land be given to Drury.","Asks Woods to pay his bill for the National Intelligencer.","Unable to pay money he owes Woods. Has let ? Bishop go into a house owned by Woods.","James Pindall has resigned his seat in Congress. Wilson discusses those vying to succeed him.","Tries to arrange for two slaves to be sold together.","Analyzes political race to succeed James Pindall in Congress.","Scope and Contents Outlines legal issues over title to Croghan's land. Woods is unable to pay cash. Offers slave and flour. People in Ohio are protecting runaway slaves. The slave he offers in exchange for land he fears will run away to Ohio.","? Zane needs to exert himself more to be elected to Congress.","Unable to raise money.","Wants to borrow money from Woods if Woods will hire out the money he has a judgment for.","Asks Beacher, a lawyer, to collect money for him.","Tells of families and rentals in Woodsfield.","Jackson got a majority of votes in Monongalia County to succeed James Pinball in Congress.","Discusses money owed to Woods by Anthony Weaver.","Will accept slave for land, but not flour.","Discusses election to succeed James Pindall in Congress.","For Woods to act as proxy in election of directors for Northwestern Bank of Virginia.","Concerns appointment of directors to Northwest Bank of Virginia.","Concerns the nomination of directors to Northwest bank of Virginia.","Want to continue using Woods' house as a school.","Wants Woods to offer his George Paull land to Daniel Steenrod.","Discusses running a property line.","Discusses survey of land.","Thomas Wilson thinks Woods probably should sue John? Wilson. No opinion of Spencer case yet. Wants to marry Woods' daughter, Mary, who is his first concern. Discusses Congressional prospects.","Explains his delay because of stage accident.","Asks questions about her husband's land.","William Chapline, Jr., ? Yarnal and Woods are appointed directors of Northwest Bank of Virginia. Does not think Zane will be elected to Congress.","Has received a counterfeit bill from Woods.","Lists directors of Northwest Bank of Virginia Three new counties passed House of Delegates. Does not think legislature will act on re-apportionment.","Sends patent from Land Office. Thinks law will pass granting relief to purchasers of public land. Three members of Congress have died.","Attempts to collect money owed to Northwest Bank of Virginia? Includes Joseph Woods, Nashville, Tenn., to uncle Archibald Woods. Has moved to farm and bill outside of Nashville.","Recollections on appointments of Directors of Northwest Bank. Election of two persons to Council.","Wants to buy land from Woods to settle a dispute.","Concerns a report of debits and credits between Moses Shepherd and U.S. in regard to building the National Road.","First story of Woods' home is finished. Wants to put a shop on Woods' lot.","Hopes to have cases tried for lands on Middle Island. Needs surveys made.","Thomas Wilson will run for Congress against the Harrison County Candidate, E. B. Jackson.","Pleased Woods has given him permission to gain Woods' daughter, Mary's affections. Does not want to elect E. B. Jackson unopposed. Analyzes his father's (Thomas Wilson) chances.","Letter of recommendation for Sommerville \u0026 Moore who wish to borrow money from North West Bank of Virginia.","Asks Woods to be a character witness at his father's trial.","Needs to have special bail entered. Asks it a freeholder in Virginia can be sued although a resident out of the state. Asks that bonds be sent over by Thomas Woods.","Politeness of Mr. Henry Clay. Secretary of Treasury will decide how Moses Shepherd' accounts with U.S. (concerning the National Road) should be settled. \"Mr. Clay has given some assistance.\"","Request for cornmeal.","Has been informed that Woods is going to Indiana. Asks him to look into a land dispute for him.","Sends an account to Woods and asks for money.","For Woods to lease to Cole a tavern, farm, and ferries at mouth of Captina Creek.","Needs Woods to tend to collecting money for him.","Woods gives his philosophy of buying land and gives terms for an exchange of land with Smith.","Scope and Contents Gives excuses for not paying money owed to Woods and his prospects for paying it.","Hanes makes offer to work off debt owed to Woods by making brick.","Smith makes his offer to exchange land.","Presents an offer to settle money owed to Woods by John Stipp.","Thomas Wilson has lost election to Congress. Wilson's law practice has doubled due to the death of ? McGee, Woods' daughter, Mary, has agreed to marry Wilson.","Needs Davis to close contract on land.","Offers to sell his house, lot and farm to Woods.","Scope and Contents ? Buchanan is waiting Woods' reply about selling land.","Has examined land records concerning heirs of Moses Chapline.","Charles White has written to Raccoon Mills to pay taxes on Woods' land. Asks Woods to pay amount due to John White.","If Good will hire his bellows out to Joseph Handlon, Woods will see they are taken care of. Includes, document of Joseph Handlon (witnessed by Andrew Donaldson) acknowledging receipt of the bellows.","Needs a reply from Woods.","Col. Berkshire will write Woods. Wilson describes the house Berkshire has for sale in Morgantown and other houses available in the town.","Has collected money owed to Woods by Asher Jones.","Gives Woods legal advice on a landlord collecting from a tenant.","Asks Woods for patents to land. Woods has had money for the land for 25 years.","Does not think house will suit the land or her business. Commission wants to tear it down. Mrs. Jackson has quit housekeeping.","Scope and Contents Concerns a dispute between Woods and Shepherd over Woods asking for security for a loan. Woods rehearses various incidents involving the building of the National Road. Includes draft of of Archibald Woods to Moses Shepherd, 1821 September 24, concerning a dispute between Woods and Shepherd.","Scope and Contents Suggestions about a possible suit against ? Booth. Wilson wedding with Woods' daughter, Mary, is set for December 6. N. Evans can not yet tell if he will sell house. ? Stealey may be interested in exchanging property with Woods. Stealey's landed property is bound so he cannot sell or exchange it. Eugenuis M. Wilson, Morgantown, West Virginia, to Anne (Poage) Woods, Wheeling, West Virginia. Knows she will miss her daughter, but hope she will not delay the wedding.","Agrees with Woods that honest, independent men should be appointed to Board of Directors of North West bank of Wheeling.","Deliver pork to Jasper Mallory.","Has paid taxes for Woods.","Wants to settle in Indiana and found a newspaper. Needs information from Woods on likely places to settle.","Wants to buy a house and lot from Woods.","Scope and Contents Asks Woods' help in settling accounts with Moses Shepherd concerning the building of the National Road.","Scope and Contents Thinks they need to obtain advice of Philip Doddridge.","Archibald Woods, William Chapline and Peter Yarnall have been continued as directors in Northwest Bank of Virginia Board of Public Works are determined to coerce payment of state dividend due from North West Bank.","Discusses trip and social events in Morgantown.","Scope and Contents Congress has asked for commissioners to file report in Moses Shepherd business (Shepherd's accounts with the U.S. in the building of the National Road.)","Is enjoying life in the country. Gives disadvantages of Wheeling over Pittsburgh for trade. Involved in building the steamboat, \"Nashville of Tennessee.\" Still owes debts in Kentucky of $2l,4000. Gives news of Woods family in Missouri, Kentucky and Virginia.","Wants to rent for only one year.","Scope and Contents Outlines a dispute with Isaac Jones.","Has received Woods' letter and expects to agree to the propositions.","Discusses terms of a land deal.","Scope and Contents Asks Woods to give bearer, J. P. Seaman, two barrels of flour. Will be credited to Woods' subscription to the Presbyterian meetinghouse.","Gives terms on which he will rent land from Woods.","Statement requested by John Nichols of what Samuels \u0026 Burckhaud had said respecting yours \u0026 his business.","Wells gives his statement concerning business between John Nichols and Woods.","Does not think John Wilson will bring suit. Needs copies of agreement regarding the compromise of a lawsuit.","Declines complying with Spencer's request.","Scope and Contents Rehearses his dispute with Isaac Jones.","Would like to live on Woods' land another year.","Housing alternatives in Morgantown.","Scope and Contents Has moved into house formerly occupied by Widow Jackson. Has gone in partnership with ? Gray in the tavern.","Scope and Contents Asks Woods to get paints?","Corn is put up. Other farm business is tended to. Asks if Franklin Woods is going down the river.","How and when money for public land is due.","Notifies Woods his house must be moved.","Surprised Woods will not advance liquor for the tavern Coll and Gray want to establish in a building by Woods.","Bill for two land suits he is handling for Woods have not been paid.","Asks if a suit should be brought.","Asking for liquor for his tavern.","Scope and Contents His conveyance of land to Woods omits lifting an obligation to ? Cole. Cannot meet a proposal of Woods concerning flour and whiskey.","Misunderstood agreement with Woods.","Scope and Contents Recollection of a settlement of lawsuits against ? Nichols.","Asks Woods to survey some land.","Scope and Contents Register of the land Office, Marietta, Ohio. Asks Woods to send patent for land. Asks about a forthcoming sale.","Scope and Contents Request to let William Clark have two barrels of flour out of Woods' subscription to the meeting house.","Scope and Contents Encloses receipt for James Pindall's fees. Wilson's suit against Booth will be lengthy. Still finishing his house. Philip Doddridge is candidate for Congress. Extreme politeness shown Wilson family by Edward Brake ? Jackson.","Scope and Contents As executor of Jeremiah? Hunt, he cannot exchange his brother's land, but can sell it.","Does not wish to buy Woods' house.","Wants use of a lot.","Scope and Contents Thinks ? Meadows will buy land, if not, ? Buchanan will. Gives report on crops and prices. Describes hailstorm with stones measuring fourteen inches in circumference.","Will set out for Indiana. James Paull has a bond on agents of the Penetentiary at Frankfort.","Offers to divide and sell brother's estate's land.","Estimates cost of thirteen hundred dollars to build a house for Woods.","Eugenius has had fever. House is not finished yet.","On his way to New Orleans. Gives prices.","Has given information to ? Chesbrough. Recommends Chesbrough as a tenant.","Sold Woods' land to James Buckhanon. Gives news of his family.","Wants to know if Woods would exchange land in Ohio, for land in Indiana for Bowland's brother, Matthew.","Concerns property lines and rye.","Appreciates Woods' offer regarding his house in Wheeling, but his wife is unwilling to reenter tavernkeeping.","Scope and Contents Saying that he shipped himself on board the brig \"Harriot\" for Baltimore with paid passage \u0026 thirteen hundred \u0026 thirty dollars.","Illness of everyone, Wants more land.","Cannot keep tavern because wife is ill. Recommends John Isett.","Would like to visit the next day.","Brother Robert Poage got ankle dislocated. Has not heard anything respecting Mr. Jening's recent receipt?","Concerns a legal dispute. Will come in about October 5 or 6. concerns other collections.","Will write a lawyer he knows in Kentucky to get information for Woods.","Scope and Contents Describes death of Franklin Woods on board brig \"Harriott\". Woods' money, watch, and trunk are in possession of Capt. Diamond in Baltimore.","Concerns taking of depositions of Philip Doddridge, Thomas Wilson and ? Hammond. \"I am of your opinion that the cause ought to be tried while Judge Tucker is on the Bench. I like his bold strait-forward way of getting at justice.\" Thomas Wilson's health is not good. His wife and child went out in carriage.","Encloses a short address and petition relative to removal of the Seat of Government.","Supervision of cleaning out of street. Expresses sympathy in loss of Woods' son.","Asks Woods for a description of his house in Wheeling.","Judgment has been obtained in case of Paul's assignee v. Boothe. Mary is in as good health as could be expected from her \"delicate situation.\" Does not think he will move to Wheeling.","Gives legal advice from ? Hammond concerning the building of a house.","Has discussed deal with ? Minor. Coll will take the bargain under certain arrangements.","Asks Woods to deliver to Woods, Paull \u0026 Co. the bonds of Joseph Vanmeter as security.","Recounts death of Franklin Woods. Gives statement of Barr Wilson in lawsuit of Wilson against Daniel Booth.","Goes over his side of an argument with Shepherd apparently concerning Shepherd's business with the North West Bank.","Will take Woods' property if Woods will put house in order.","Has tended to paying Croghan's land taxes. Gives his terms for exchange of land.","Recommends ? Gray.","Scope and Contents James Pleasants elected governor. William Brown of Williamsburg was elected chancellor of Fredericksburg or Williamsburg District. Mentions possibility of removal of seat of justice in Ohio County, Virginia","Bill appointing commissioners to locate seat of justice in Ohio County was rejected by committee]. Bill passed House of Delegates ratifying the convention entered into by Henry Clay and Benjamin Watkins Leigh. Discusses re-apportionment.","Scope and Contents Outlines debate over moving seat of justice in Ohio County, West Virginia \"Doddridge conducts himself well and is decidedly the ablest man in the House.\"","Has received letters \"giving the sad tidings of your sons deaths, both of them esteemed by us all....\" Lists his selections of public lands. Excuses why he has not been to White River. Has built four cabins. Gives crop prices.","Declines making a contract for a house belonging to Swearinger and gives reasons.","Scope and Contents \" I am very much so feeble as much as possible to be out of be \u0026 troubled with doleful low spirits. The Lord knows I have not had much in a married life but what has been pain to body and mind;\" Grieves for brother. Writes about her son, Alfred.","Asks that Silvia (a slave) be sent to her.","Gives his terms for exchange of land.","Encloses form of deed and an opinion. Has referred matter of slave, Sylvia or Silvia, to Mary, but is fearful that if Woods can not manage her, he will be unable to. Pleased to send Washington Wilson? to Philadelphia for glasses. Discusses benefits sight will provide.","Excuse for not getting brick for Woods.","Is writing for John Stipp to ask Woods to stay execution for money owed Woods.","Asks Woods to indulge him on debt for a while.","Asks for receipt and that Paull would try to get Woods to indulge him on debt for a while.","Request for corn and straw.","Asking them to hurry to complete a house they are building for him to minimize fire hazard.","Request for flour and bran.","Scope and Contents His wife, Mary, is in excellent health. Includes, Autograph Letter Signed, of Mary (Woods) Wilson, Morgantown, West Virginia to Ann (Poage) Woods Gives news of family.","Sends form of a deed. Has asked Alpheus Wilson to decide to go to Wheeling or stay in Morgantown. If he stays, Eugenius Wilson will go to Wheeling.","Thinks he can collect money from McLean \u0026 Guard.","Urges him to finish house.","Asks Woods to have his lot for a house surveyed.","Explains delay in settling debt of James Okey to Woods.","Announces birth of a daughter.","Lists quarters of public lands. Asks that deeds for certain lands be sent.","Lists two questions about the Cumberland Road and asks Doddridge to respond so people can decide whether or not to vote for him for Congress. Includes Doddridge responding to Woods' questions.","Asks information about land on Fishing Creek.","Needs to go to Washington, D.C. to save himself for an endorsement in the North West Bank.","Describes how she feel after her daughter is one month old. Has no one with her except a black woman named Dark? Would rather Silvia not come.","Discussing possibility of lawsuit between Noah Zane and Woods.","Unable to comply with summons.","Request for flour.","Is trying to sell his farm.","Flour from Woods' mill is too dark. Asks to buy some more.","Offers deal to Woods to lease land with option to buy.","Describes the activities of the household. Plans trip. Mentions slave, Dark.","Description of Indiana and Indianapolis, in particular.","Wants to buy a lot.","Family news.","Wants to move West, but needs Woods' advice on where to settle. Eugenius ill with bllious fever. Lists candidates for Congress, including Philip Doddridge.","Reports on Edgar C. Wilson's trip to Indiana. Alpheus has not yet decided about moving. A lawsuit in Clarksburg has been continued. Gives Chancellor's reasons and states that North West Bank needs to answer.","Request for money. Brother is dying.","A man has applied for a lease of Woods' land to make saltpetre.","Asks for a legal opinion concerning one of the North West Bank of Virginia directors Moses H. Shepherd owing money to the Bank.","Asks Woods about land in Tyler County.","Describes Indiana and his circumstances living in Indianapolis.","Cannot get his money from Moses Shepherd for building a bridge on the National Road.","Sends five dollars although he doesn't think he owes Burns.","Describes court system in Indiana. Complains about its Constitution and laws. Death of Mrs. Eli Stealey. Col. Paxton who owes money to Thomas Wilson lives there. Mentions Jacob Wetzel?","Does not want to go back to Captina. Has hogs ready to drive.","Concerns an injunction gotten by ? Booth.","Needs answers of Benjamin W. Wilson, George Paull and Archibald Woods to an injunction obtained by Booth. Bears notes by Archibald Woods.","Leaves a contract for land up to Woods.","Requests $13 on Archibald Woods' account.","Bill for the National Intelligencer.","Wants Woods to stop a survey being entered by Neil Gunn.","Interested in land owned by Woods on Middle Island.","Serving as deputy clerk. \"A good many Indians allways about Fort Harrison...they are quite peacable however I was under the necessity of giving a Potawatomy a flogging a few days ago for his impudence.\" Has a full set of surveying instruments. Has written Thomas Woods about his land. Is guardian of 12 year old boy.","Concerns taking of depositions in lawsuit involving ? Wilson.","Does not think anything should be done regarding threat against North West Bank of Virginia until director carries out threat.","Director who owes money to bank has hired able lawyers including Philip Dod]ridge.Should bank settle debt by accepting stock at par?","Unable to travel to Clarksburg as witness in U. States v. Salathial Curtis. Asks to be excused.","Injunction of Booth v. Paull was dissolved as to all except $350. Case of Caruthers against North West Bank of Virginia was decided in favor of bank. Case of Poage against Thomas Wilson decided for Wilson. People in Clarksburg want to effect a reorganization of judicial districts.","Wants to buy clay from Woods' swamp.","Dispute over security for rent.","Describes situation of lawyers in Indianapolis.","Has a man, William Drenninger,who wishes to lease Woods' property.","Asks him to send patents and to speak to governor about money owed to North West Bank of Virginia by Moses H. Shepherd. Asks him to see if land in Tyler County was sold for taxes.","Lists taxes owed on land in Tyler County.","Unable to see him. Ash can rely on Woods' doing what he said he would.","Jacob Ash cannot pay for land on Middle Island. Carothers would like to buy on same terms.","Will accept slave in trade for Hog Run land.","Scope and Contents Read letter to Barr who is interested in land if he can sell his. Finch is not interested in proposal made to him by Woods as it stands.","Wants to buy land from Woods.","Governor will not express an opinion on money Moses Shepherd owes to North West Bank. Directors will be appointed next week. Willson does not wish to run again for General Assembly.","Has begun suit against Booth. Elated at prospect of armory being fixed at Jackson's Forge on Cheat Mt. six miles from town. \"If we get the Armory-then the canal will come near that-and what a space does that open for building castles in the air!\"","Is enclosing copies of patents. Elkins' patent cannot be found. Old directors of North West Bank re-appointed. Discusses several bills concerning the Bank and taxation. Friends of William Crawford are in favor of Congressional caucus.","Prefers Leffler for Senate over Morgan. Thinks Morgan's name and residence will give him a large majority in this County over Leffler, Edgington or McCloy. Asks Woods to send circumstances of lawsuit involving land purchased from William Croghan. If he runs for General Assembly would have to give up office he holds, would lose business while in Richmond and could not save money \"if a man mingles with the first ranks of Society \u0026 lives with the most influential members which I should certainly do in order to give myself standing which would enable me to be useful to my constituents.\" Attempting to contract for books in Baltimore. \"Stephen does tolerably well after having rec'd several whippings.\" Does not think Armory will be located yet.","Continues in readiness and waits for Woods to come.","General assembly business. Richmond Junto is for Crawford, Clay next.","North American Insurance Companywill insure Woods' house. Presents terms.","Bill to amend charter of Northwestern Bank was rejected in Committee. Majority for Crawford. Clay stands next to Crawford. Morgan is candidate for the Senate. Expect to elect Charles F. Mercer a brigadier general. Bill for additional appropriation to the University of Virginia has many enemies.","Has toured various countries. Describes Weston. Thinks Philip Doddridge will have a better chance for election this election.","Applies to Graham for redress because Joseph Woods would not sell land.","Describes her household.","Needs information on whether to bid against Clarke for land.","Cannot find patents to land on Hog Run.","Wants to buy land.","Has not find papers for Hog Island land. Has no objection to suit being instituted in his name.","\"The presidential quesion is slumbering \u0026 the cause of the Greeks is occupying its place.\" Against the state borrowing money to improve James and Potomac Rivers.","Is enclosing a legal opinion. Gives advice on suit in Croghan's name. Also legal questions regarding suit against Booth. Joseph T. Daugherty will run for General Assembly.","Has settled Woods' delinquent land tax.","Alterations made in judiciary system. Presidential politics in Indiana.","Sale of house, lot and tannery of James Okey, deceased.","Has leased Woods' land and would like to buy it. Makes offer.","Terms for leasing land from Woods.","Misunderstanding over Conner working for Woods the previous fall.","Includes draft of Archibald Woods to ? Rapp.","Cites laws pertaining to military land warrants. \"My greatest anxiety at this time is to get a library.\"","Purchased 27 acres on hill north of town.","William Deringer has agreed to lease part of Woods' quarter. Questions about location of water.","Hunt is ready to sell land and can make a good title.","Arrangements to obtain slave Woods is trading for land.","Detained by lowness of river.","Norval Wilson?. Has a fine girl. Ready to change her name. Is giving ? short \"soft looks.\" Gives other family news.","All fractions and part of fractions of land will be offered at remaining sales in half quarters.","For 16,4000 acres in Tyler County. Bears affidavits by A. S. Brickhead. Copy made by D. Hickman.","Is not interested in selling land and buying any of Hunt. Concerned about healthiness of the land. Describes number of game killed. Describes his property. Expects Wetsel? to go with him to look for a lead mine the Indians have told him of.","May expect him within two weeks.","Informs Rapp of a mistake in quantity of land.","Could not send money by John Owens because he does not get along. \"...Mrs. Bowland has not spoke to her father, nor uncle since the time of her marriage.\" Will send money by Edgar Campbell Wilson.\"I am about to open a house of entertainment in this place.\"","Unwilling to compel slave to leave Woods that was to be exchanged for land. Send $400 instead.","\"...I send Hazel and have no doubt he will please you. As he has not seen you, I have had to promise that if he is not pleased with his situation I will replace him...\"","Cannot meet with Woods about land deal.","Has purchased land at Woods' request.","Wants to buy a fractional part of a quarter of public land.","Asks Skinner to convey a letter and money to Joseph Hood for public land.","Speculates on a trip. Slave, Darky, is ill. Children, Ann and Steve, always get into mischief. Washington started yesterday to Canonsburgh to college. Neighbor, Mrs. Dougherty is dying of consumption.","Asks payment of fees for legal services rendered in Paull v. Daniel Booth.","Defends himself from Woods' remarks concerning the painting of a fence by his son and other remarks.","Tried to carry out Woods instructions in regard to the purchase of a fraction of public land but was unable to because of rules cited by Joseph Woods, Register of Land Office and by the Receiver.","Crops, hunting.","Offers slave for sale.","Concerns vines.","Wants to buy land from Hunt.","Will forward deed to Woods when he picks it up in Louisville. Would like to see slave \u0026 reconcile him to accompany him to Kentucky, \"for I assure you, I can not resort to force to induce it... I could not think of having him delivered to me at this place, or of his remaining here any time, the best of servants would get spoiled in this place directly.\"","Chancellor's opinion is that redress should be sought on covenant of warranty which rests in the heirs, not the administrator.\"","Bank is not selling drafts until September.","Is suspending the issuing of a patent until after next Congress.","Woods' land at Woodsfield do not live up to his expectations. Would like list of Indiana lands.","Description of journey from Wheeling to Morgantown. Daniel Booth and John Wilson have been committed to jail by marshals.","Cannot find record that Woods paid taxes. Needs to pay to keep land for being sold. Includes Benjamin W. Wilson, to Archibald Woods, asking Woods for money and informing him he could not get oxen.","Desires to buy land.","Apologizes for sending deed after Woods declined to purchase the land. Still would like to sell it.","To sell 300 acres of land to Andrew Ragu, Drury Baker and George Baker.","Daniel Booth and Juno Wilson were bonded out of jail and broke the bond. General Booth was security and now is bound for whole debt. Family news. Edgar has given up intention of returning to Indiana.","Will bring cattle the following week.","Needs depositions from Woods for Chapline's lawsuit in which Woods will be cross examined.","Illness in neighborhood. Is thinking of leaving. Asks about land owned by Woods.","Will transfer land when requested.","Will be at Woodsfield, 1824 October 11. Offers tanyard.","Makes offer for lots.","Makes offer for lots.","Family news.","Asks Woods to endorse for $500.","Asks for specifics of land offer.","Wishes to buy lot in Woodsfield. Includes, Note of memorandum by Woods of an offer to Miller, 1824 October 30.","Asks for more information for Chapline's lawsuit.","Unable to attend court in case of U.S. v. Salathiel Curtis.","Unable to pay for lot. Lists different alternatives.","Legal advice pertaining to Woods v. John and Stephen R. Wilson and the land claimed by William Croghan, Jr. and the Chaplines.","Concerns bill for Ohio Company presented to bank that should be paid if Thomas Wilson says it should be paid. Includes document of Thomas Wilson,stating that he did not handle the suit, but James McGee did. Tells what he knows.","Edgar has gone to Mason County, Virginia. Alpheus does not like living in Pennsylvania. Nancy (Wilson) Crawford died in June, leaving three month old child.","To build a log cabin. Gives specifications.","Has not been paid by Moses Chapline.","Wants more information about tending mill for Woods.","Needs answer to Archibald Woods' question. Includes Israel to Sehon undated, stating he has already responded to Woods. 1 page.","Immediately sent Woods' letter down to Jacob Israel.","Makes an offer for property.","Wants to lease land from Woods.","Thinks bill for Moses H. Shepherd and his account with the National Road] will pass both houses in Congress. Vote for President and Vice President will be held that day. Bill has passes House for continuation of Cumberland Road.","Scope and Contents Heard of opposition in Ohio County to Philip Doddridge. Doddridge is favorite of Monongalia. \"The people here appear to be weary and ashamed of such a feeble, inefficient cypher as our present representative.\" Interest in Union canal.","Mrs. McLeery's house and lots are for sale. She is interested in living there. \"you mentioned in your last letter you would like to sell Sye and his wife to some person here. I don't know any person here that is able to unless Alpheus would. When he moved to Pennsylvania he set his free and now he is coming to Virginia he will want them.\" Alpheus' wife has another daughter.","Since Cumberland Road continuation is settled, district will no longer be divided. Asks that Woods bring correspondence between E. W. Wells and ? Morgan to the election. \"I have a strong personal desire to be elected at this time. I feel that I have almost subdued a habit which has long held me depressed. A change of circumstances would assist me with a powerful moral force.\"","Pays debt to bank. Asks to borrow more money.","Wants to know it he will lease for another year.","Deposit in Bank of Indiana for money owed to Woods by John and Joseph Smith.","Thanks Woods for 10 volumes of state papers. \"Mary is in no conditon to travel....\" Received $200 for Booth money in PaullV. Booth.Would like History of the Council of Trentfrom Woods' library. Doddridge is campaigning well. Hopes for canal.","Dispute over hogs.","Concerns rye.","Legal opinion concerning judgment of Ohio Company against Edward and Jonathan Jackson.","Upset that Joseph Johnson will be elected. Has not heard who is appointed judge in place of ? Jackson.","Received Woods' agreement in case of Woods et al. v. Wilson. Woods can take Charles Hammond's deposition in Cincinnati. Questions to ask.","Concerns parts for a repair?","Will pay him as soon as he can. Cannot find purchaser. If bad health this season, he will leave.","Asking Shepherd to pay debt owed to Franklin Woods.","Authorizes Caldwell to execute deed of trust in debt owed to Franklin Woods by Moses Shepherd.","Sends oxen to be sold. Deletes land deal between ? Clarke and ? Martin.","Concerns taking of Hammond's deposition in Wilsonv. Woods.Thinks Woods or someone should \"attend for Doddridge may be absent-may be drunk....\" Does not trust Doddridge because he is employed by Spencer if Wilson wins lawsuit. Mentions canal. Family news.","Asks questions regarding notices on the taking of depositions in Wilson v. Woods. Includes Archibald Woods to Eugenius M. Wilson. Concern Wilson v. Wood.","Will keep the oxen.","Purchased a pair of bears? Will not again be a candidate unless that should entirely consist with the views of E. M. Wilson and Thomas Hayward.","Ready to do millwright work.","Needs to know time he is to give deposition in Wilson v. Woods. Needs note in North West Bank of Virginia continued.","Failed to get Hammond's deposition because no hour specified in the notice. Thomas Wilson has dropsy. His best \"negro man, George, whether from some physical disease or from grief...of his master's death...suddenly went mad...got into the river and was drowned.\"","Woods' lands near Salt Creek will be valuable because of salt.","Thanks Woods for catching his mare.","(Apparently has been elected to a church conference?) of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Family news, including wife's approaching confinement and father's (Thomas Wilson) health.","Family news including her approaching confinement, health of her father-in-law (Thomas Wilson). Husband, Eugenius, has been elected to convention at Staunton.","Asks Woods' help with note to be put in North Western Bank.","Mary had girl. Sick afterwards. Treatments described.","Unhappy over route through his land. Also not pleased with goods sent by Mallory.","Depositions have been taken in Wilson v. Woods.","For 1180 acres in Belmont County, Ohio. Bears affidavit of Samuel Fitch and recorded by William Paris, Jr.","Needs $300 to be given to Knox \u0026 McGee.","Unable to obtain Philip Doddridge's deposition. Left him drunk at Staunton. Legal advice to Woods. Family news.","Ill-health of Mary (Woods) Wilson. Baby is named Frances. Prospective trips.","Needs to depend upon having Woods' place to rent.","Archibald Woods to ? defending himself from charge he induced Knox \u0026 McKee to not honor recipients drafts.","Will not attend examination because son, William, has nothing memorized to deliver. Asks why. Includes Archibald Woods, to Jasper Mallory, concerning money owed by Mallory to Woods.","Emily would like to go to school in Baltimore.","Scope and Contents Wilson v. Woods was not tried. \"Negro woman and three children\" belonging to estate he was administering ran away. He may be liable. \"The negros are leaving this County by whole families and very few retaken. I look for Darky to go next and I shall not much regret it for although she is a good house servant yet I cannot (unless I lock her up every night) prevent her from getting into bad company, and she has now become almost a common strumpet--a being that I loathe to look upon.\" has not received money in Paull v. Booth.","Needs to know what arrangement is to be made for Moses H. Shepherd to pay debt.","Woods' son-in-law, C. D. Knox has left word regarding Tavern. Asks Woods to send terms.","Concerned over a director owing bank money.","Describes his tavern in Wheeling and its location.","Family news from Augusta County, Virginia. Eugenius Wilson is unpopular because perceived as spearheading prosecution against two members of General Assembly, Edward Watts and Francis Billingsley for bribery. Mentions effect of death of James Pindall.","Suit has been instituted in Superior Court of Law against ? Childers?","Concerns about lawsuit which charges a title to land Woods is involved in is vague. Asks for patents and information.","Redeems watch. Asks Woods to come survey land.","Asks if a position is available at Knox \u0026 McKee for Washington Wilson. Death of Thomas Wilson.","Washington Wilson declines position with Knox \u0026 McGee and has accepted one elsewhere. Death of Thomas Wilson and death of Sarah Woods.","Suggests Woods come to next Court when Court House will be discussed.","Pork is rejected by Navy inspectors. Settled business with Moses H. Shepherd who will dismiss lawsuits.","Political prospects for Congress. News of Morgantown. Summarizes letter from a runaway slave.","Progress of lawsuit in Wilson v. Woods.","Unable to pay money owed to Woods.","Chancellor Tucker has rendered decision. Wilson v. Woods must be decided by jury. Doddridges' arguments good. Received Booth money.","Outlines political strategy to convince Haymond not to run for Congress.","Roadmakers are ready to cut drain through Woods' field.","Predicts results in congressional race. Brother Norval Wilson married to ? Howland.","Unable to pay money.","Order for flour.","Builders of National Road have let water onto his garden.","Recommends ? Kennon to purchase land.","Has checked lawsuits of Kershner v. England, Morris, Woods \u0026 Caldwell.","Would like to be appointed superintendent of road.","Inquires about land his deceased father owned in Ohio County. If Woods never collected money for A. Hamilton, he won't from his estate which will be insolvent. McClandhan's mother died 1824 May.","William Brookover would like to rent land from Woods.","Darky, slave, has tried to run away twice. Is being returned to Woods family.","Concerned over money owed Northwestern Bank by a director. Recommends three names to be appointed as director.","Suggests Woods direct finishing of his warehouse.","Transmits money owed to Woods by ? Maxwell.","Compromise proposed in Wilson v. Woods. Cresap v. Chapline's heirs was decided in favor of Cresap. Has sold Darky to man in Harrison County for $300.","Thinks Doddridge will stand better chance of winning than Leffler for Congress.","Concerns appointment of Woods as a director of Northwestern Bank.","Concerns Wilson v. Woods, Woods v. Booth, and Woods' place as director of Northwestern Bank of Virginia.","Will defend three directors of Northwestern Bank of Virginia against being surplanted.","Concerns Emily Knox's dissatisfaction with her school in Baltimore.","Does not recommend compromise in Wilson v. Woods. Problem with directors of Northwestern Bank of Virginia T. P. Ray and Alpheus P. Wilson will attend canal convention before going to Richmond. Does not trust Thomas S. Haymond. Passes on name of George Kyger for tavern. Wilson will act as clerk in T. P. Ray's absence.","Maxwell expects to pay money owed to Woods.","Moses Shepherd wants to meet with Woods.","Defends Henry St. George Tucker from charge of being an agent of John R. Wilson (charges perhaps levied by Philip Doddridge).","Notifies Ruggles that there is already a post office named Captina Creek in Belmont County, Ohio so suggests another name.","Family news.","Travel in Missouri in winter.","Making arrangements to pay note. Candidate for next Congress. Hopes Woods will not move against Middle Island Company.","Need postal route on west side of Ohio River. Asks Woods' advice.","Satisfied with how situation regarding indebtedness of directors of Northwester Bank of Virginia has turned out. Yarnall, Sprigg and Shepherd together owe about $70,000. Sprigg and Shepherd re-elected. Quotes Woods' misgivings about Henry St. George Tucker. Should resist any change in venue in Woods v. Wilson.","Advice on a postal route west of Ohio River.","Route has been established to serve Captina Point (now Powhatan Point).","Has horse for sale.","No reply to previous letter. Will call on Woods to take deposition concerning claim of Moses Shepherd for building National Road.","Sends dried peaches. Does not want to rent Woods' place when lease expires.","Major Smith intends to become a tenant under Woods.","Post route has been established including Woodsfield.","Advice in Wilson v. Woods. Family news including the education of an orphan child.","Damage done to Woods' land by a tenant. Suggests a ? Davis to make 100,000 brick.","Will take along with James Smith the store and warehouse.","Will pay bills for daughter, Emily, and make arrangements for her trip home.","Does not consider land cleared properly by Miller.","Wants to buy wood from Woods.","Has sold tanyard--asks Woods or George Paull to make out deed to William Craig, the purchaser. Business is stirring at Woodsfield.","Concerns land claimed by James McHenry. Gives information concerning McHenry's family. Probably concerns Wilson v. Woods.","Asks Woods to call on him at his office.","Concerns money owed by ? Maxwell.","Woods v. Boothe. Has settled with Mrs. Pindall. Woods v. Wilson did not gain a change of venue and Henry St. George Tucker's opinion.","Asks about note for money owed by ? Smith.","Inability to pay money owed to Woods.","Will tend to collecting money for Woods.","Bad health of Robert Woods. Gives news of extended family. Wants flour sent to him on a regular basis.","Family news.","Sends eight dollars.","Agrees to buy land.","Has deposited $1520 in bank for Wilson's use. Bring deed to Philadelphia.","Shall attend a sale.","Needs to stay in Morgantown to attend to client's business. Will have subpoenas served. Thinks Doddridge should be examined as a witness.","Needs aged whiskey.","Wants to give up place. Recommends Obed Morris to have it.","Learned through Thomas S. Haymond that it is intention of Yarnal \u0026 Co. to make a violent effort to get the ascendancy in the direction of the Northwestern Bank. Has erred in recommending Zane as a director.","Unable to see John Rector.","Encloses $250 From ? Maxwell. Thinks Chancellor Tucker will refuse motion for a new trial. Jacobs and Doddridge \"argued rather feebly....I explained to the Judge all the circumstances of the trial on our journey up from Morgantown to this court.\"","Asks questions about the building of a turnpike since one has been authorized by legislature from Nashville to Columbia.","Dispute over Woods' not putting warehouse in repair and over the price of a horse.","Has gotten load and a halt of clay and has filled up holes in bank which he understands is Woods' objection to taking clay.","Disappointed at Chancellor Tucker's decision in Wilson v. Woods. Gives advice on next legal steps to take.","Scope and Contents Answers inquiries made by Woods in  Wilson v. Woods . Doddridge upset at remark he was unwell. Has put a piece in the paper under signature of \"concert\" supporting Adams meeting.","States condition of Northwest Bank of Virginia Recommends against appointment of Moses W. Chapline or ? Yarnall as directors.","Answering questions posed by Archibald Woods about methods and cost of building National Road. Also mentions Ohio Road and McAdams Plan of road construction. Questions in handwriting of Woods.","Asks delay in paying money.","Had anti-Jackson meeting. Ladies have formed literary society which meets in Wilson's office every Monday evening in which the Bible makes a part of their reading.","Wants to rent Woods' tavern in Wheeling.","Terms of land deal.","Must have whole record copied--not selected parts. Legal advice in Wilson v. Woods. Believes Chancellor Tucker was wrong in directing issue to be tried. Advises an appeal.","Anthony D. Clarke borrowed $5,000 from Woods secured by deed of trust for land. Asks it they have the funds.","Will give up his house in Frederick. Then will look out for a first rate hotel. Thanks Charles D. Knox for writing him about Woods' hotel in Wheeling.","Asks her father to visit. Discusses her children. Has clergyman boarding with them who will teach school.","Wants to buy land. Includes John H. Jenkins to Archibald Woods, recommending Strean?","Describes arrival of first steamboat, \"Reindeer\" at Morgantown. Court record of Wilson v. Woods will not be copied for a month because it is so large and clerk has other records to copy. Alpheus P. Wilson and T. P. Ray started to Richmond to attend Anti-Jackson Convention.","Would like to rent a house if Woods or any of his friends buys it.","Has received court record of 216 pages in Wilson v. Woods. Gives legal advice for the appeal. Morgan has declared for Senate.","Legal advice.","Send survey of 800 acre tract at Middle Island and he will make offer.","Ready to give out brickmaking contract, for courthouse in Woodsfield?","Asks Caldwell to stop cutting timber on land sold to Nathan Ilanes. Includes memorandum of letter to Governor by Woods concerning Northwestern Bank of Virginia.","Does not think the bill concerning his account with the U.S. for building the National Road will be acted upon this session.","Needs to borrow money from Northwestern Bank of Virginia.","Asks help in getting a note discounted.","Asks if he can pay debt with steers and horses.","Sends carpet yarn to be colored and woven. Does not want a little girl to help in house. Mr. Russ (Presbyterian minister) is boarding with them.","Asks help in obtaining loan from Northwestern Bank of Virginia.","Sends two pigs.","Has procured two six week old pigs for Woods.","Believes Henry St. George Tucker's decision in Wilson v. Woods will be reversed. Chapman Johnson is tending to appeal. High spirits in Morgantown due to prospects for railroad. He and Ray are directed to invest $3200 in bank stock as executors of N. Evans.","Asks Woods' help in getting payment from Moses Shepherd for helping to build bridge as part of the National Road. Daniel Steenrod owes him.","Scope and Contents Thanks him for new saddle. Hope he will go to the Springs.","Asks Woods to advance fee.","There is a case against Dillon for $1,000 ordered by Jacobs. Clark will appeal in ejectment case.","Answers complaints about the shoeing of Woods' horse.","Hesitant to give advice in Clark lawsuit, but does so. Has applied to be Commonwealths Attorney in Brooke, Tyler and Randolph counties.","Cannot pay him yet. Since Woods is concerned with Wheeling foundry, asks for a cast screw and plate for pressing cloth at his fulling mill.","Adams has sold land in Delaware. Will pay Woods when that is settled. Sehon will pay his part even if he has to borrow.","Would like to borrow two hundred dollars from Woods.","New York is in favor of Andrew Jackson. New York \"is destined to be a Great Nation within itself.\"","Concerns Daniel Clark.","Leaving for Bedford. Did not get appointment as Commonwealth's Attorney for Brooke County or Tyler County. Still a candidate for Randolph County.","Concerns possibility of a canal. Public is losing confidence in Railroad company.","Father-in-law needs land. Send terms.","Will attend to entering land for Woods.","Clark says Woods has libeled and will not agree to terms.","Legal advice concerning injunction against Clarke.","Passes on legal advice from Genin and his advice in lawsuit against Clark.","Horatio Bakewell needs clay.","Gives his advice in lawsuit against Clarke. Thinks Woods should have compromised. Sends money for Alfred's bill.","Legal advice regarding the administration of an estate.","Interested in renting house.","Washington Wilson is seeking a new position.","Clark did not give security in lawsuit.","Clark did not give security. May compromise. Have lost member of Congress.","Interested in being miller.","Advises against lawsuit in name of Northwestern Bank of Virginia against ? Adams. Justifies Sehon's bill for copying court record. Alpheus P. Willson has son, Evans.","Scope and Contents Megurder? unwilling to give bail to close deed.","Describes stay in Pittsburgh.","Will make deed and send it. Father's health is bad.","Will lease stove and storehouses at Powhatan Point.","News of Morgantown and their mutual friends.","Has entered land for Woods.","Dispute with Jasper? Mallory.","Woods has been appointed state proxy to represent state in the North Western Bank of Virginia. General Assembly is discussing Georgia and South Carolina anti-tariff resolutions.","Has decided to marry Mrs. McFerran, sister of Stephen Clowell. Gives reasons.","Unable to pay Woods.","Pannell need to finish house he is building for Woods.","Remits money.","Legal advice in lawsuit against Clarke.","Asks for location of Woods' land near his land so he can examine it.","Concerns candidates for election to Constitutional Convention of 1829. Mentions Edgar Campbell Wilson's prospects for re-election. Is worried about financial matters. Has spent one-fourth of income on religious and charitable matters.","Would like to meet concerning mill.","Discusses his reelection campaign. Mentions newspaper. Eugenius' candidacy for Convention of 1829.","Cannot wind up business and take Woods' mill for two months. Would like to be let off contract.","Needs Woods to attend bank board meeting of Northwestern Bank of Virginia and bring Steenrod so Board can authorize Thomas Woods to release a claim.","Would like to take Woods' mill.","His candidacy for the Constitutional Convention of 1829 and his position on reform.","Cannot pay money owed to Woods.","Thought McLure had sold his foundry.","Crippled and unable to do anything. Dispute over building a house for Woods.","Tries to settle debt.","Balance due in public land entered by Woods.","Prospects for Mallory to rent mouth of Captina.","Gives terms for selling land to Woods.","Deed needs to be re-done. Buckhannon unable to pay. Sylvanus Tarkington makes offer for land. Leffler and brother do not like the country.","Sends bank notes by Archibald Woods.","Making plans in case her husband, Eugenius, attends Constitutional Convention of 1829.","Dissatisfied with house Randolph has built.","Needs payment for land.","Dispute with ? Pollock.","Needs note discounted.","Does not know when patent will be issued on Peter Hines' land.","Needs to meet with Woods regarding the \"Captina Business.\"","Needs Woods influence with court. Will come alone because it is not safe to bring Negroes to that County.","Details of a trip to Bloomington, Ind.","Coulter quotes law on deputy clerks to show that his signature on a certificate of a deed is valid.","Gives terms on which he will rent land from Woods.","Asks Woods' help with debt owed by James Woods \u0026 Co.","A statement concerning money owed him by ? Booth.","Answers questions about land he sold.","Answers questions about sale of mortgaged land by Henry Smith.","Reports on value of Woods' land. Mentions grant of land for canal through the state.","Found house. Will pay Woods for pasture.","Will come to Wheeling to check on house being built for him there.","Talked to his father about mortgaged land that was sold. Promise family will pay Woods.","Sends copy of caveat.","Wants to buy town lot from Woods.","Sends Woods notice of money due.","? Thomas is interested in renting a tavern.","Concerns Silas Bowery who purchased mortgaged land from Henry Smith. Sends bill for services as a spy attested by John Brown who was a ranger at the same time.","Scope and Contents Deed between Archibald Woods and Ann Woods of the first part, John McLure and Mary McLure of the second part, James H. Forythe and Ellen Forsythe of the third part, John List and Ann List of the fourth part, and Thomas Woods and May Woods of the fifth part all of Ohio County, West Virginia] and Thomas Johnston, Israle Updegraff, John List and Ellen List of the sixth part to convey land in North Wheeling.","Wants to take house (hotel?) from Woods.","Terms for King to lease a tavern.","Will be in Wheeling to negotiate lease.","Re-assures Woods about mortgaged land.","Introduces Thomas Edmundson who is a stockholder in Franklin Turnpike Road and is inspecting U.S. Road (McAdam's Road.)","Wants to know if Woods will agree to sell his father's (E. McClanahan) land. Has nine children, all daughters. He will be sixty-one in April. Other news of his family.","Asks if John Caldwell and wife are alive.","Wants to clarify title to land transferred by Wheeling Co. to Middle Island Company. Concerned about the dower right of Mrs. John Caldwell.","Has paid Woods' taxes. Explanation concerning a lease.","Concerns orders for bricks.","Delay in readying Globe Inn. Can get present building ready.","Discusses career plans, medical school, and growth of Cincinnati.","Toll gates on U.S. Road will not pass. May get single appropriation to repair it. Mentions bridge.","Trying to collect money from James Campbell.","New building needs fireplaces and filled ice house. Wants to supervise building of kitchen.","Concerns Cumberland Road and Bridge.","Introduces ? Shaffer of Pittsburgh who is a miller.","Will comply with terms for property transfer.","Scope and Contents Uncle and Aunt Wilson have moved to Wheeling. College has between 40 and 50 students. Includes Autograph Letter Signed of H. Woods, Washington, Pa., to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, West Virginia,1831 February 6. Outlines his course of study.","Asks Woods not to proceed against land for debt owed by ? Davidson since he (James Campbell) has purchased it.","Directions for fixing up hotel.","Pleased Woods has obtained an icehouse for the hotel. Requests a storeroom.","Encloses notice of Navy Department to application. Calhoun's pamphlet is out.","Various possibilities for an election.","Promises to pay money owed to Woods.","Hand money being lent to his son","Will come to Wheeling to practice medicine within two or three months.","Army worms have destroyed grain. Smith is mad at him for reporting to Woods Smith's sale of mortgaged land.","Randolph has not given up lease.","Will pay balance on a note and will try to pay other note during next winter.","Difference of opinion concerning expiration of lease.","Believe they can effect a trade.","Reports on Woods' land.","To carry out a contract between James McHenry's representatives and a land company consisting of Robert Woods,Archibald Woods, James Caldwell, Moses Chapline and John Caidwell.","For delinquent taxes to William Puett issued by Austin M. Puett, Commissioner of Revenue for Parke County, Indiana. Includes, receipt issued to Thomas Woods for payment of taxes.","Petition concerning navigation of Captina Creek has been referred to select committee. Send remonstrance.","Has turned over petitions to committee.","On way back from Missouri. Desires to close business with father's land. Asks that it be sold. Family news.","Does not believe stock will be subscribed.","Will open books for subscription of bank stock. Citizens desirous of procuring branch of North Western Bankor Richmond banks.","Wonders if he can accept payments for bank stock in notes rather than specie. Asks when a branch can be opened.","Sale of public lands.","Concerns subscription of stock in North Western Bank.","Concerns subscription of stock in North Western Bank.","Concerns deed to land sold by Eugenius Wilson who is deceased. Will do estimate of money to be collected soon. Gives Wilson's account with estate of N. Evans.","Wants to buy $500 in stock of North Western Bank under new charter if Woods thinks new stock profitable.","Asks to be released from part of terms of a lease.","Has submitted amendment to bank bill.","Will subscribe for stock for McCoy under the new charter of the Northwestern Bank of Virginia Worried about competition from possible branch of the U.S. Bank being established at Wheeling. Worried about branches of Northwestern Bank at Wellsburg and Morgantown. Lists directors.","Asks Woods to buy stock in North Western Bank for him. \"The debate still goes on with great violence and excitement on the emancipation of slavery, the opinion of the Committee will be reversed but I cannot say what will be the final result.\"","\"We have now been 14 days debating the question whether it is expedient at this time to legislate with a view to the gradual abolition of slavery...\"","Bill concerning navigations of Captina Creek has been postponed.","Paid tax on Thomas Woods' land.","350 shares have been subscribed in Wellsburg to the Northwestern Bank of Virginia.","Report that Alpheus Wilson was drowned. Has some idea of returning from college because of ill-health.","Confirms report that Alpheus Wilson drowned.","Confirms death of Alpheus P. Wilson in Monongalia River. Suggests Hamilton return home from college if unwell. Has lost $2,000 by flooding of Ohio River.","Suspects fraud on part of Samuel H. Gutherie.","Presented resolutions adopted by directors of Northwestern Bank of Virginia. Thinks Bank bill will pass both houses. Tariff discussion still going on. Hopes it will be put to rest by amicable adjustment.","Needs note on Northwestern Bank passed. Nothing has been heard of body of Alpheus.","Will endeavor to get a board to meet with Woods on the subject of the note.","No material change in Eugenius Wilson.","Her father received letter from Woods concerning death of his son. Family news.","Wants first refusal of Captina property.","Needs to borrow money from North Western Bank.","Wants to buy a lot.","Sympathy in death of Thomas Woods and Emily Woods.","Wants to rent Captina property.","Will raise frame of mill June 12.","Lost horse in coal pit.Visited Pittsburgh.","Questions concerning stock in Northwestern Bank of Virginia.","Needs flour.","Sympathy in death of Thomas and Emily Woods. Has paid tax on Thomas' land. Indian problems.","Terms he will buy house and lot on.","Cannot find material in Eugenius Wilson's papers concerning lawsuit of Wilson v. Woods.","Concerns dispute over sale of lots. Offers five hundred dollars for house and lot.","Asks about money for service due (War of 1812?) Black Hawk War causing hard times.","Notice to Woods that he must fill two lots with gravel because of standing water.","Okey's brother needs $100. Thinks Gutherie will do right thing.","Settlement of a lease.","David Ramsay doesn't intend to pay back money. Mentions casualties in Black Hawk War.","Asks indulgence on debt.","Wants to meet with Woods to reach agreement on land dispute.","Defends action of the congregaton for the support of the minister.","Scope and Contents Also lists directors.","John R. Hall needs loan for $250. Can obtain if Paull or Woods endorses for him. Paull does not endorse for anyone but recommends Hall to Woods.","Disappointed Woods did not meet with him. Offers to meet again to try to settle dispute.","Sends court date. Gutherie has bought back Headley's house and lot.","Understands Woods wants to sell tavern occupied by King. Asks terms.","Wants $16,000 for Wheeling House run by King.","Has advertised Woods' land for sale. Is candidate for state senate.","Would like to buy property from Woods if Guthrie relinquishes his claim.","Will be ready to go to Indiana with Hamilton Woods.","Samuel Atkinsonhas entered security double sum of our attachment. A writ of replevin? has issued against Woods to cause attached property to be returned.","Mr. Brighem is willing to teach Ann Eliza Woods.","Declines office as bank guard.","Details captures of two persons alleged to have robbed bank in Wheeling.","Can not get an answer from Guthrie about his meeting with Woods.","Unable to obtain loan from U.S. Bank because of uncertainty of the renewal of the charter. Will try further.","Legal advice regarding dispute with Samuel H. Gutherie.","Will meet with Peck. Would like for Col. Archibald Woods to be present.","Information concerning Woods' dispute with Samuel H. Guthrie.","Judge Hallock has allowed the injunction.","Proposes a settlement.","Legal steps he has taken in Woods' dispute with Gutherie.","Discusses various candidates for Congress.","Will convey deed to Eller.","Recommends ? Whitcomb for tending to Woods' land business. News of the legislature.","Needs to settle accounts. Buchannon ought to have been sued.","Does not have legal papers. Will try to accomplish payment of notes.","? Ray will attend court to prove will of Eugenius Wilson. Has not sent list of debts due to estate. Woods may have to give bond as executor. Will collect fees due Wilson.","Scope and Contents Notifies Floyd that Northwestern Bank of Virginia has been robbed. Includes Archibald Woods concerning a levy for a court house in Ohio County, West Virginia","Explains his role in the removal of Woods as a state director in the Northwestern Bank of Virginia.","Explains circumstances surrounding Woods' removal as state director in Northwestern Bank of Wheeling.","Inquires about rental of farm. Apologizes for incident of previous year.","Asks permission to live on one acre of Woods' land.","Concerning Leffler's chances for election to Congress and the election of directors to the Northwestern Bank of Virginia.","Concerns Northwestern Bank of Virginia.","Have gained a most significant victory in the lower house over the Virginia nullifiers. Defeated by one vote. We shall either run Tyler or McCoy for the Senate...we shall not likely rally? Tyler. The west and middle regions are well organized and we can elect him to a certainty.., resolved to put down these southern notions. In Virginia much is to be done in the election of a senator. Rives is with us and if we get Tyler we are safe, at the request of several western members on Thursday last I addressed a letter to Tyler, to know his sentiments on secession and nullification. This evening I send his answer. Gives defense on appointment of directors to Northwestern Bank. Determined about spring election.","Possibilities for election to Congress.","Chances for election.","Family news. Concerned about his health. Questions about a debt and education of children.","Taking depositions to prove military service.","Would like to take a house he is building for Woods.","Terms for an agreement on land to avoid a lawsuit. Includes notes concerning Archibald Woods' terms of settlement with Joseph McCoy.","Candidacy for Congress.","Dispute with Archibald Woods.","Has application to buy Woods' land.","Guthrie cannot prepare himself to fulfill compromise offered.","Asks for copy of patent. Received $26,500 in part of money stolen from Northwestern Bank of Virginia. Lists candidates for Congress. Includes John McLure to Archibald Woods. Needs evidence to secure copy of a patent.","Has concluded to take Powhatan Place at Captina.","Will endorse a note for William B. King on certain conditions.","Asks that Woods make deed to Martha (Woods) Knox.","Thinks Woods need not fear any great difficulty with Guthrie. Equalizing board sits in June.","Sold Woods' land in Vigo County to Chauncey Rose. Thomas Woods' land has been sold for taxes. County in distressed situation for want of money. Failure of crops last two years.","Prospects for election to Congress.","Cannot pay money owed to Woods.","Information on Samuel H. Gutherie's business. Gave Woodman notice to settle note.","Request to borrow money.","Asks Woods to attend to note.","Needs to meet with Woods.","Arrangements for settling with Woods.","Recommends individuals as magistrates and opposes Nicholas Wykert.","Asks for money due under Eugenius Wilson's will.","Lost horse in coal pit. Family news, (Letter is begun by Louisa ?)","Mr. Grafton and Mr. King have closed their bargain. Sends reports of board of health, \"I have this morning seen Doctor Houston an he informs that he has not heard of any new cases today.\"","Have not brought money to Wheeling because of fear of the cholera Gutherie is selling land.","Sylvia or Silvia ? left at house of John F. Clarke. Things left by Mr. Paull. Encloses reports of Board of Health. \"The ... sickness with two exceptions is confined to the immediate neighborhood of McConnell's old tan yard. I am informed that the old vats is full of water and all kinds of filth \u0026 that they have been in that situation for the last two years.\"","Scope and Contents Mary Woods to mother Mrs. Anne Woods, Wheeling, West Virginia Received letter from Dr. Houston. Trusts her Ann is obedient. Mr. Laurie preached his trial sermon.","Mr. Ruggles and wife deeded lot to Gutherie. People are frightened of cholera. \"If anyone dies in this neighborhood \u0026 we have had a number of deaths, the person is rolled up in his bed, \u0026 bedclothes \u0026 his own clothes tumbled into a rough box, as soon as dead, \u0026 immediately buried.\" Guthrie will deed lots to Woods.","Asks about distraining (detaining personal property for security of a debt) a wheat crop. Includes Jacob answering Woods questions.","Report on tending to Woods' land. Includes account of Woods with Feeny.","Wishes to borrow six hundred dollars. Father will give deed of trust on property in Hagerstown, Maryland.","Describes trips to White Sulphur Springs and Salt Sulphur Springs.","Asks to borrow fifty dollars.","Letter of recommendation for N. Osburne as a tavern keeper.","Osburn keeps a first-rate tavern.","Will build mill wheel for two dollars and fifty cents per foot.","Samuel Sprigg and Archibald Woods be appointed a Committee to settle with Henry Sockman for rent of Know Hon Farm,","Concerns terms of rental of stores and warehouse at Powhatan.","Answer to inquiries about North Western Bank of Virginia.","Request to borrow two thousand dollars from Wheeling Bank.","Progress on building of grist mill.","Payment by ? Rose for Woods' property is in hands of Warren \u0026 Co., to Terra Haute. Much sickness, few cases of cholera.","William Crawford's house and lot were not sold, but an empty lot between his house and Randolph Tavern was sold, as was his farm.","Concern over accident involving Ann (Poage) Woods Washington, and Franklin Woods?","Encloses mothers' receipt for money lent her by Woods.","Jackson \"goes full tilt against the bank.\"","Wants to know if bank robbers are caught.","National Road Stage has incurred extra expense in fulfilling mail contract. Asks compensation.","Wants to rent house for grocery at Powhatan Point. Asks Woods advice.","Has applicants for Thomas Woods' heirs' land.","Committee report on courthouse is unfavorable. May be reversed and brought before House Of Delegates. Will present memorial concerning Northwestern Bank. Floyd promised appointment but he and Council are not speaking. Large meeting in Richmond concerning deposits. Benjamin Watkins Leigh spoke.","Woods to vote for him.","Concerns sale of land for taxes.","Encloses memorials. Thomas Hart Benton is \"pouring out vials of his wrath upon Clay and the bank.\"","Trip to Washington. Heard Calhoun speak. Description of city.","Terms prospective tenant would like for leasing land. Opinion on land.","Heard William Cabell Rives deliver speech on removal of deposits.","Courthouse questions to be brought up any day. Private committee recommended division of county.","Send form for Woods' release mortgages by Guthrie.","Recommends William H. McNabb for loan with a lot as security. Includes William H. McNabb stating that he will mortgage lot with a lot nearly owned.","Promises not to cut any timber contrary to Woods' wishes.","Lots sold by Samuel H. Gutherie to the Methodist Episcopal Church.","Desires to sell stock in Northwestern Bank of Wheeling.","Cannot pay money owed.","Excuse for not paying note.","Handling the rental of Woods' house for him.","Called on General Breckenridge and found he was dead. Called on nephew and heir James D. Breckenridge.","Pecuniary embarrassments of this section of the county. Sent copy of a of bill of legislature chartering bank and branches.","Letter. Buying flour.","James Moore will do surveying.","Resignation as President and Director.","Binnager needs indulgence on money owed Woods for land. Vouches for him.","Has two yokes for oxen for sale and a horse.","Desires to borrow money from bank.","Offer to rent a house, steam mill etc. for a lumberyard.","Relays information from ? Rose concerning payment of a note. Commissioners authorized to negotiate the loan for our state bank and branches.","Payment on note and harsh policies of Northwestern Bank of Virginia.","Wants to have bank board convened to discount notes.","Unable to pay note.","Got judgment and execution against Fogle but no property could be found and Fogle died. Asks if son Thomas' land on Raccoon Creek could be leased. H. F. Feeny redeemed it. Some cases of cholera. James? Seaman ill. Jacksonian politics.","Market for slaves and horses.","Showed Woods' lands to ? Scott. Will tend to taxes.","Has offered to buy land belonging to Thomas Woods' heirs.","Asks Woods to be pallbearer.","Daniel Steenrod wants to keep place five years longer if Woods will build stable and house or fix old one.","Sends check.","Confirms death of addressee's mother. Words of religious consolation.","Notifies him of money still due by estate of Eugenius Wilson. Includes receipt of Thomas P. Ray, surviving executor of Nimrod Evans to Archibald Woods.","David Lively wishes to rent Woods' tavern.","Does not think Woods is liable on special warrantee deed to Jacob Ash. Wilson outlines his prospects for election. Measles prevail.","Ready to start boat.","Concerns gathering signatures.","Needs to borrow money from Woods to pay off note at Bank if it cannot be renewed.","Will send money by safe opportunity. Has offer for lands owned by heirs of Thomas Woods.","Terms they will take Woods house and lot.","Notice that premium is due.","Offer for Woods house has been made by Jo. Driggs.","Asks Jacobs what he has done with note in his hands.","Revival of religion.","Scope and Contents Planned trip to New Orleans and Nashville for health. Includes Mary Woods, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Ann (Poage) Woods. Ann's health and proposed trip.","To capture slave, Jefferson.","Ann Eliza Wilson wants to take trip south for three months to restore health. Philip Syng Physick of Philadelphia agrees with remedy. McNeely wants to buy land.","Request to borrow money from the Bank.","Concurs in opinion that hill land should be sold. Has sold other land.","Mrs. Woods is willing to sell any property you think proper. Bought Ann a piano. For Mrs. McKee's and Ann's health will take trip.","Recounts trip from Pittsburgh. Sends message to her children. Includes Ann Eliza Woods to Archibald Woods. Includes John McKee to Mrs. Brison.","Asks Peck to tell Samuel H. Guthrie that he will be at Woodsfield to collect money.","For Sternrod to rent a field for two more years.","Scope and Contents For Landers to sell to Woods a lot in Steinersville, Belmont County. Includes affidavit of Benjamin Cole recorded by William Tailman.","Explains his position regarding his proposal that an inquiry be made as to the propriety of amending the charter of the Merchants \u0026 Mechanicks bank as to provide for the reception of the capital which the North Western Bank is required to furnish the branch in Morgantown.","Business is good. Will close up partnership. Has tended to business for Woods in trying to collect money.","Anonymous letter giving Woods advice concerning his tavern.","Progress on collecting from the Smiths.","Reports progress in collecting money. Unable to collect from Samuel H. Guthrie.","Needs to borrow money.","Catherine Wood is to marry. Mr. Thomson wants to start a school.","Protest construction of houses McLure is building.","Wants to rent at Powhatan Point.","States Woods' taxes are all right. Includes Samuel H. Guthrie to Archibald Woods, 1837 December 27 stating he obtained letter from Mason.","Desires to rent tavern stand.","Arrangement for Archibald Woods to obtain a house.","Needs to borrow one thousand dollars.","Trying to sell his land to purchase land from Woods.","Notifies of need to pay premium.","Wants to rent farm to start a dairy.","Proposed to lease corner of Monroe and Main Street.","Paying out of money. Invitation to dinner.","Has sold land for Woods and disposed of his own property. Now hopes to make deal for Woods' Indiana land.","Requests Woods to attend case as a witness.","Wants privilege of burning lime in kiln.","Notification of date of Seaman case.","Drawn on him for three thousand dollars. \"Houma?\" arrived here but demanded cargo when ran against the bank.","Wants to rent property.","Is paying ? King's rent.","Will meet him to pay money due.","Signed by H. D. Brown.","Sam Jones has not been here for six weeks. No proceeding for him.","Recommendation of bearer of letter to be a tenant.","Received letter. Expects money at next court.","Mr. Lively has made bar room a warehouse for the German population.","Tenant wants to rent place again. Has fulfilled lease. Okey wants to buy it. Wants advice on buying a small place for son.","Has tended to Hynes business.","Terms he would offer for lot and what building he would put up.","Asks help to get notes discounted.","Asks condition of wife's (Mrs. Carr) land and what it could be sold for.","Unable to locate 12 acre tract in section 14. Tax record for section 2 and 8. Perhaps bring suit against James Elliot, present claimant. Includes Benjamin S. Cowens to Archibald Woods giving legal advice.","Desires to buy wood from Woods by cutting up trees that have fallen.","Asks Lively to move away.","Woods said his proposition was unreasonable, complained of charge for work and was cross. Desires his patronage. Will make counteroffer to build house.","Needs notes if Woods sued Guthrie.","Mrs. Francis needs advice settling up husband's affairs.","Men working on dam are taking stone from bank of river.","Wishes to purchase land.","Sale of property of Zacheus Francis, deceased, will take place.","Ready to move when Woods brings money.","Finds taxes unpaid on a portion of Woods' land.","Money is ready to be paid for two notes assigned Woods from Mr. Stream? Needs names for other notes.","Woods' fire insurance premium on the Virginia Hotel is due.","Application for stock has been declined.","Needs to appoint someone in place of Daniel Steinrod.","Unable to meet others but will agree to settlement.","Encloses receipt for taxes.","Expects to leave two hundred thousand dollars with Mr. Woodruff. Needs to borrow $1000 from bank.","Asks Woods to keep house for him he now lives in as \"I have a Jurnaman (German?) to put in it.\" Will give him the lease for the Seaman house.","Unable to collect money. Resumption of specie payments has resulted in any discounting of notes. Has purchased a small interest in Ritchietown to secure money owed him by John? McKee.","Enclosed letter on taxes on land belonging to son's heirs in Parke which have not been paid.","Will take place at four dollars per acre.","Form of authorization for Peck to release mortgage from Samuel H. Guthrie to Woods.","Cannot move to Woods' property on Captina.","Considers matter on Woods' part vexatious and ungenerous. Had no other interest in the lease other than promoting the best interest of the house for the sake of the stage lines. Any proceeding instituted by Woods will be followed by removal of the stages from the house.","Moves of various people.","Has sued Guthrie on behalf of Woods. Told Woods has idea of sending granddaughter to school at St. Clairsville. Recommends it.","Request for Woods to come and settle the amount of the estate that Zacheus Francis owes him.","Concerning a coal mine.","Will extend bond of Mr. Cole.","Thinks Harrison will win.","Protest of $250 draft has caused distress. Counting on money for college. Mary has never gotten part of estate. McKee is guardian for boys. Family has not lived with him for 8 or 9 years.","James Paull has paid protested draft.","Wishes to buy land from Woods.","Scope and Contents Questions concerning will of John H. Schwop.","Astonished to receive bill from Woods for stone. Thought commissioners for securing bank at Hog Run Bridge could get stone. Will have stone valued according to law.","Scope and Contents Received letter relative to Post Office at Powhatan Point. H. Cowen was unwilling to join objection but will not encourage removal to Steinersville. Would like opinion on Exchequer Plan of Secretary of Treasury.","Scope and Contents Husband relieved from pecuniary embarrassment by his brother. Sorry Grandma's health feeble. Hopes income from town property will support brothers at college. \"There are but few persons over seventy who can exhibit the same acturty as yourself and Grandma Brison.\"","Renewed 1843 April 1 and 1844 April 1.","Scope and Contents Situation is bad there but better on a farm. Alarmed that Theodire had to cease from study. Gives information on a family member who is evil. Includes note of James ?","For a farm for three years. Lease terminated after one year.","Recorded by James D. Morris.","Concerns North Western Bank of Virginia.","Has rented Archibald Woods' mill. Needs repair. Asks Bucher to repair it.","Encouraging Woods to attend a meeting.","Mr. ? has lumber and is commencing work. Will show Woods' mason the quarry.","Request to borrow one hundred dollars.","To do work on Woods' two mills.","Has received letters stating that neighbors are disgusted with him and taking their wheat elsewhere. Defends himself.","Scope and Contents Arrangements for his return. Mrs. Woods sick but recovered.","Directions for masons who are to build wall under the tobacco house.","William Allen cannot build foundation for stable but would haul stone.","By order of city council, calls meeting of \"trustees of Wheeling Lancastrian Academy.\"","Mills needs new bolting cloths.","Would like to rent store room.","Encourages Woods to keep Thomson as miller. Exhorts Woods to lose no time in making peace with God.","Will probably move.","Would like to get coal from Big Run. Mason is building foundation under stable.","Buying land from men who are unable to pay money down. Would be accommodation to us to get a further loan of $500.","Trip to extend acquaintance with country, merchants \u0026 collecting, representing Wilson and Brother. Dancing and hunting. Has seen prairie on Fire. Will pass through villages of Shawnees \u0026 Delawares. \"Remember me to all of the black folks.\"","Issued by Alexander T. Laidley, Clerk.","Has searched for survey lines.","Concluded to let Elias Hafer have place where Darrah lives because doubt that Darrah can make improvement he desires.","Has placed upon one of the doors of the Bank vault one of Jones Patent Combination Locks.","Trip to collect. Left Messrs Wilson and is with Messrs. Abbot \u0026 Peake. \"What does Betty Rose call her baby. No one has told me that she has one but I know that no gal that looks like her \u0026 of her make could be married a year \u0026 not have one.\" Asks to be remembered to many people including \"the black folks.\"","Asks McKinley to collect for him. Will proceed against Wingrove.","Recommends lock made by H. C. Jones of Newark, New Jersey.","To appear in Circuit Superior Court of Law and Chancery to answer a bill in chancery exhibited against them by Henry Swertzer. Issued by Alexander T. Laidley.","Severe heat in St. Louis. Asks to be remembered to many people.","Wants to go into business with S. H. Peake. Needs money to do so. Includes letter, 1846 December 24.","Scope and Contents Death of ? Briscoe, their bookkeeper who was from Loudoun County, Virginia","Wants her to visit. Family news.","Likes her picture. Has not courted Marion Clarkson. Remember him to various people.","Describes her sickness (during a pregnancy).","Trip to St. Louis. Boarding. Will keep promise on temperance.","Interest in Mollie Wilson. News from John Baker and Cooper?, Reading life of Swedenbourg.","Expects to visit her too next week.","Mother unable to make trip as roads are bad. Outlines his route.","Christmas celebration at the school. Describes teaching.","Encourages students to \"Waveland.\"","Rosa Harrison is dead of scarlet fever which is raging. Describes Christmas and mention of Easter.","Concern over sister's health. Cooper is determined to be a Christian.","Scope and Contents Poem and sympathy in death of Mary Cooper Morgan. N. L. Peyton, to Mrs. William Ann R. Morgan, \"Waveland,\" Fauquier County, Virginia, undated. Sympathy in death of Mary Cooper Morgan.","Sympathy in death of Mary Cooper Morgan.","Recovering from typhoid fever. John B. has job in furnishings store. Was 21 on April 21.","Resolved to be Christian. Cholera epidemic.","Description of fire which burned 23 boats and then spread to building. ? Peake and John Baker have cholera.","Has been ill. Cholera epidemic. ? Peake \u0026 A. Cooper Baker sick.","Death of Alexander Cooper Baker.","Death of Alexander Cooper Baker of cholera. Will probably leave along with Will and John.","Sympathy letter on death of Alexander Cooper Baker.","Death of Alexander Cooper Baker and cholera epidemic.","Death of Alexander Cooper Baker. Business. Cholera epidemic.","William W. Baker will not leave St. Louis. S. H. Peake will send statement of business of Peake \u0026 Baker.","Account of cholera epidemic. Death of minister perhaps from visiting the sick.","No decision on partnership with S. H. Peake.","Death of Alexander Cooper Baker.","Death of Alexander Cooper Baker.Boarding at Scott's Hotel. They are Wheeling people.","Tombstone inscription for grave of Mary Cooper Morgan.","Desired to make money. \"I must go out on the levee to work and therefore must close.\"","Temperature day before was 8 degrees below zero. Baker Murray is to marry Mrs. Watts, a Catholic who keeps a boarding house. Controversy in St. Louis over lectures of ? Leaky who is \"reformed\" monk.","Wants to go to California. Change of climate, friends going, and uncertainty of S. H. Peake's business plans. \"I do not think of going to California to dig gold....\"","Has asthma. Will have wagon, six mules, three Indian ponies, rifle, pair pistols, two large knifes knives and blankets for trip to California. Includes W.W. Baker, St. Louis. Mo., to Sister. Move to California.","Received answer to telegram. Answer \"William W. Baker arrived here this morning. Will leave for home on first boat. Health is bad.\" Glad he had not left for California.","William W. Bakerhas recruited enough strength to travel home,","Concerning health of William Baker.","Concerning health of William Baker.","Concerns a debt, a fire, and a lease. Regrets being unable to give daughter money for wedding.","Regrets Edgar has left home. Lists problems at home. pages. Includes, letter, ? to Edgar Woods.","Maggie Hamilton not expected to live. Sudden death of delirium tremens of A Mel lam? the portrait painter.","Misses him while he is away at College.","Has been visited by Mrs. Faulkner and Mrs. Conrad. Town and religious news of Winchester.","To convey land in Missouri. Witnessed by P.L. Edwards. Recorded by Samuel Caldwell.","Signed by George Whellier for John McCulloch.","Signed by George Whellier for John McCulloch.","Signed by George Whellier for John McCulloch.","Death and funeral of J. Zehner, professor of math at Burlington College.","Death of their mother.","Account of the death of Ann Cooper's mother and aunt from cholera. Father is ill. Unsure if he has cholera. Includes, newspaper clipping concerning cholera deaths.","Scope and Contents Sympathy in death of her mother. Includes,Samuel C. Baker, Martinsburg, West Virginia, to sister Mrs. Ann R. Morgan, concerning illness of their father.","Concerns death of Mrs. Ann R. Morgan's mother and illness of her father.","Death of Mrs. Morgan's mother and aunt from cholera.","Signed by John McCulloch.","Letter of sympathy for death of Mrs. Morgan's mother.","Signed by E. H. Caldwell.","Signed by John McColloch.","Signed by John McColloch.","Signed by John McColloch.","Signed by Alonzo Loring.","Signed by John Henry McKee who has power of attorney. Bears affidavit of Thomas E. Thompson and recorded by Samuel E. Caldwell.","Signed by E.M. Caldwell.","Sympathy letter in death of Mrs. Morgan's husband.","14 items. Includes of Elijah McClanahan to Woods; Daniel Sheffey to Woods; Andrew Hamilton to Woods, copy of decision to stay execution; bond; and accounts.","Concerning the division of land purchased by the petitioners from patentees granted land by virtue of service in the French and Indian War.","Orders brandy.","Orders Indian mail.","Will take possession of house. Canal is out of fix so will not be able to get things from Alexandria.","Not able to get furniture because canal is broken.","Wants to know if he can rent place again.","Asks Woods to take charge of renting and improving his land. Asks Woods to pass any offers to sell along to him. His post offices are Chillicothe, Ohio; St. Francisville, Louisiana, \u0026 New Orleans.","Sends Croton oil. Go to camp meeting tomorrow. Asks to borrow lace shawl. Other requests.","Glad to hear friends are well. Health slowly improving. Applied money received from Mr. Worth to credit of account with Company.","Price of land near Danville and Lexington is twenty shillings per acre. Brought suit against Pollard for band. Includes manuscript of Archibald Woods? concerning notes on religion.","Unable to send certificate. Try to get fifty pounds from ? Kilbreath.","Asks if road is open from ? to Wheeling.","Wants to move shop close to river.","Decree is absolute unless Clark perfects appeal by entering security. Will give no opinion on a compromise. Other legal advice.","Requested Franklin Woods to copy portion of bill of complaint in Woods v. Chapline.","Telling Woods to reassure the slave that is to be traded to him William Croghan for land, that he William Croghan only wants him the slave as a coachman \"you may assure him if he be a faithful servant I will make him a kind master--\"","Asks that servant to be given in exchange for land on Hog Run be ready to be picked up.","Send survey by John Scott.","? Russell called on him for note against Samuel Hudson. There is judgment against Woods for costs.","He and ? Poerm? will take land.","Would like to rent farm.","Has declined doing anything with Smith. Two hundred and seventy dollars will cover amount.","Asks Woods to wait until October for money.","Unable to collect money for Woods.","Wishes to borrow $500 from North Western Bank of Virginia.","Scope and Contents Think election will be between Jackson and himself. Asks Woods to \"personate\" himself at the election. \"Pray do not let the revolutionists out general you at a time when danger appears to be so near to hand...\"","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Because of infirmness, he submits his resignation as commandant of Company.","Questions about location of tract of land.","Bring deed. Will not fly from bargain.","Wrote A.D. Clarke \u0026 requested him to settle account with Woods. Settle note to bank endorsed by R. Simms suit.","Letter of resignation as bank director which Woods is to hold and use if he wishes.","Let bearer have horses Woods is lending and send advertisement for horse Woods has lost.","Concerns salt, sugar, wheat, rent due by Mallory, accounts due, and the rent of property at Captina.","Asks Woods to help her brother David McClure to estimate value of land she wishes to sell.","Requests for Woods to attend to by drawing money from Auditor of Pubic Accounts and bring back McClures' appointment as Inspector.","If he does not return in time, ask Col. Woods? or George Washington Wilson to remit money to Mr. Clark.","Requests Woods to attend a Board meeting.","Horse sent back belongs to Alexander Caldwell.","Introduces ? Jackson, a tanner who wishes to buy a lot.","Questions about navigation of Elk and Ohio Rivers.","Woods and Wilson are commissioners along with Jonathan Buckanon , Josiah Morgan, David McClure to locate a road from Cummins's Mill to Wheeling.","Asks that money due her be paid.","Power of attorney has been obtained from President of Literary Fund authorizing the subscription of $50,000 of North Western Bank of Virginia stock at Wellsburgh. Application will be made to Board of Directors to open books. Recommends it.","Asks Woods to come get his wheat.","Put a note in for Curtis \u0026 Co. for discount.","Offers service in locating warrants.","Under guard as a deserter. Defends himself.","Mother has 100 bushels of wheat to grind.","Desires to lease property.","Procured letter from Alpheus Willson for Woods to see concerning directors of North Western Bank of Virginia. Includes Alpheus P. Wilison to John Tyler concerning appointments of directors of North Western Bank of Virginia.","Requests Woods to write ? Jacobs and bring patents with him.","Invitation. Glad ? is Congressional candidate.","Soldiers must bring public arms to batallion muster for inspection. \"Whatever thoughts you or I had of resigning (as I most seriously had) it cannot it will not now do to resign until the storm is over;...\"","Has received orders to march to Point Pleasant.","Concerning the location of a road (possibly the Cumberland Road.)","To inquire regarding the payment to taxes. Woods is also to call on General Breckenridge.","Asks Governor to confer with President of United States to request protection from Indians. Also signed by Charles WellsJohn Dant, John Davis, Hezekiah Davison,J ohn Haymond, Cornelius Bogard, John Haddan, William Morrez?, W.H. Cavendish, and H. Caperton.","Asks Ruggles to intervene in legislation.","Signed by Jacob Lee.","Needs new deed from Croghan's father to be recorded in the County where the land is.","Concerns lawsuit of J. Wilson v. Woods.","Concerns Bank of United States. If it is granted a charter, Woods suggests alterations and amendments to it.","Asks Barber to send messenger to deliver legal notice to Stephen R. Wilson.","Proposal to trade land.","Concerns lawsuit of Wilson v. Woods; and the appointment of state directors to the Board of the North Western Bank of Virginia. Includes Archibald Woods to ?. Concerns establishment of post office at Capteena.","Elijah Woods failed on his part of agreement to explore or locate warrants.","Wishes to make a settlement by purchasing slaves. Wants young ones not in habit of running away. \"...those of a contrary disposition are however often the best slaves but situated as we are in this County between... Pennsylvania \u0026 Ohio...and where slavery is much ridiculed, any Negro of an enterprising disposition and forward in their Manners are almost certain to go into one or the other states or down the Ohio;...\"","Religious ideas.","Concerns sale of lots.","Mr. Weaver declines to purchase house because wife wants to quit business of keeping a public house.","Asks for information from the city.","Mr. Hinds has agreed with M. Clark for oxen. Will accept your offer for his tract of land.","Includes plats on verso of Maddison's or John Mitchel's land.","Includes estimate of damages sustained by Archibald Woods in consequence of lease given by Richard Yates to James Fulton, blank notes for North Western Bank of Virginia, instructions for inquiring at Land Office in Kentucky, instructions to take paper back to broker and get paper of Miami Exporting Company, poem (Lines supposed to be written at Genoa), deposition concerning a land dispute between Samuel Todd and the executors of Andrew Woods, Instructions for formation on parade ground and for inspection of sentinels by officer of the day, (circa 1812), Alexander? Caldwell to Archibald Woods (wants to borrow shovels), parody of a candidate's speech, Robert Poage to Archibald Woods, petition to Virginia Governor to ask for protection for frontiers from Federal Government, vote for governor of Pennsylvania in four counties, and formula for sheep-dip.","Correspondents include George W. Bailey, William C. P. Breckinridge, S. L. Brown, Mrs. S. T. Cook, T. Gallaher, Louisa A. Kemper, George A. Paull, A. J. Poag, C. C. Poage, Charles M. Poage, G. H. Poage, George B. Poage, J. C. Poage, M. Annie Poage, S. C. Poage, Thomas K. Poage, J. N. Powers, Margaret Sisson, Andrew W. 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The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.","This collection is arranged chronologically by date.","A Federalist, Woods served in the Virginia House of Delegates and was a member of the Virginia Convention of 1788. He briefly served in the Revolutionary War and later was an officer of the Virginia militia, attaining the rank of colonel before resigning in 1816. Woods was president and a director of the North Western Bank of Virginia. He owned a flour mill, traded whiskey and leased out land. One of the founders of Woodsfield, Ohio, Woods was a land speculator in the military warrant land in the Northwest Territory and bought public land in Ohio and Indiana in addition to having extensive holdings in West Virginia. He was also either a principal or involved in some way with lawsuits to either settle land disputes or to collect money. He promoted the building the Cumberland Road which passed through Wheeling. ","Administrative History: A Federalist, Woods served in the Virginia House of Delegates and was a member of the Virginia Convention of 1788. He briefly served in the Revolutionary War and later was an officer of the Virginia militia, attaining the rank of colonel before resigning in 1816. Woods was president and a director of the North Western Bank of Virginia. He owned a flour mill, traded whiskey and leased out land. One of the founders of Woodsfield, Ohio, Woods was a land speculator in the military warrant land in the Northwest Territory and bought public land in Ohio and Indiana in addition to having extensive holdings in West Virginia. He was also either a principal or involved in some way with lawsuits to either settle land disputes or to collect money. He promoted the building the Cumberland Road which passed through Wheeling.","A Federalist, Woods served in the Virginia House of Delegates and was a member of the Virginia Convention of 1788. He briefly served in the Revolutionary War and later was an officer of the Virginia militia, attaining the rank of colonel before resigning in 1816. Woods was president and a director of the North Western Bank of Virginia. He owned a flour mill, traded whiskey and leased out land. One of the founders of Woodsfield, Ohio, Woods was a land speculator in the military warrant land in the Northwest Territory and bought public land in Ohio and Indiana in addition to having extensive holdings in West Virginia. He was also either a principal or involved in some way with lawsuits to either settle land disputes or to collect money. He promoted the building the Cumberland Road which passed through Wheeling. Further information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki: ","Other Information:"," Additional information may be found at http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaead/published/wm/viw00093.frame","Papers, chiefly 1783-1846, of Archibald Woods of Ohio County, West Virginia. The papers concern his family, the Poage family, and the Houston family, as well as his business dealings. Correspondents include Levi Barber, Daniel Call, Philip Doddridge, Chapman Johnson, Henry Lee, James Pindall, Benjamin Ruggles, Daniel Sheffey and John Tyler, Edgar Campbell Wilson, George Washington Wilson and Thomas Wilson. Subjects dealt with in the collection include banking, cholera, the Cumberland Road, land speculation, pioneer life near Wheeling, West Virginia and in Kentucky and Indiana, formation of and early days in Belmont and Monroe counties, Ohio (including the founding of Woodsfield, Ohio), the Northwest Territory, Indians of North America, family life, marriage and courtship, Virginia militia during peacetime and in the War of 1812, Ohio politics, sale of slaves and the Whiskey Rebellion. There are also letters of members of the Baker and Morgan families of Fauquier County, Virginia and Wheeling, West Virginia which concern life in St. Louis, Missouri during the 1840's.","Addition to folder 1482:  December 31, 1824 letter from Z. Jacobs in Richmond, Virginia to Archibald Woods regarding moving the College of William and Mary to Richmond.","Offering his military warrant and pay for service in the U.S. Continental Army in lieu of money owed Woods. Witnessed by Andrew Woods and Alley ? McKee. Affidavit by Ebenezar Lane.","Concerning land to be located and patented by military warrants and divided between the two men.","Scope and Contents Bill of sale to Martha Woods, Botetourt County, Virginia 1 Negro girl.","Concerning money and land.","Scope and Contents Concerning land purchased from the military claims of James Ludlow, James Letort and Andrew Fowler who served in \"the old Virginia Regiment under Governour Dinwiddie's Proclamation.\"","Concerning land on the Kanawha River.","Nevill was attorney for William Croghan. Witnessed by John Beaver and ? Heth.","Scope and Contents Concerning agreement with Archibald Woods. Including agreement between Kerr and Woods, 1786 November 6.","Concerning a list of land and people which was prepared for the auditor.","Concerning horses. Including note concerning equipment and uniforms for those who join a calvary company.","Concerning a trip to Richmond.","Mentions bonds and the postponement of a trip to Ohio County. Including undated note by an unidentified person concerning genealogical matters.","Including note, March 1790, of Johnson with Woods.","Scope and Contents Concerning 1000 acres of land in West Virginia","Scope and Contents Concerning the locating and surveying of land in Ohio County, West Virginia","Asking for help in fighting the Indians and outlining a plan.","For 2 slaves, a boy named Littleton and a girl named Pink.","They were trustees to establish an academy in either Monongalia, Ohio, Harrison or Randolph counties.","Concerning a petition to have a ferry across the Ohio River at Short Creek signed by Nathaniel Coolman and John Vanmetre.","Concerning patents for 10,000 acres of land. Including a petition concerning taxation.","Concerning Indians, land taxes owed by ? Todd, land dispute between ? Carper and ? Moor Moore, treaty made by Arthur St. Clair at Fort Harmar with Indians.","Concerning land in Ohio County.","For a female slave named Phetis.","Concerning money owed to A. Kirkpatrick by Woods.","Scope and Contents To transfer 331 1/2 acres of land in Ohio County, West Virginia to William McClandhan.","Scope and Contents Concerning Woods' desire to purchase land. Says \"our politics are loose, vague, various, and uncertain.\" Advises Woods to not reject his mother's \"precepts because she is a female good sense is the result of a Sound mind which would as soon inhabit a female body as a male. There is no sex in souls.\"","For female slave named Lila.","Scope and Contents To convey 400 acres of land in Ohio County, West Virginia to McFarland.","Scope and Contents Mentions George Strickler concerning military warrant lands in West Virginia and Kentucky and the non-attendance of Andrew Woods and Archibald Woods as court jurors.","Asking Shepherd to give him preference if he decides to sell his mill and house. Including note of Bible verses in a different hand.","Scope and Contents Concerning Mitchell's land in Kentucky. Including, letter, John Lee, Hagerstown, Maryland, to Archibald? Woods.","Concerning Woods' misfortunes, religion, a dispute with ? Crawford and his baptism of Jenny St. Clair McCulloch.","Discusses a move to Kentucky, the death of John Crawford and William Wilson.","Describing Kentucky and Woods' contemplated move there.","Concerning land prices in Kentucky near Lexington and Danville.","Concerning Woods' possible move to Kentucky and the price of renting land there.","Concerning family news and Poage's opinion of Kentucky.","Concerning religion and family news.","Concerning Kentucky.","Mostly concerns religion and family news.","Discusses family and neighborhood news including the marriage of Polly Stuart to Ned Hall.","Discusses his business affairs and family news.","Telling Woods to be ready with his party of horses if he receives orders.","Scope and Contents Expressing concern over Indian threats to frontier. Thomas Poage has entered Presbytery as candidate for ministry. Discusses religion in Prince Edward and Charlotte. Cousin John Crawford is dead.","Scope and Contents Concerning his judicial circuit and news of mutual friends in Augusta and Rockbridge County, Virginia","Containing religious advice, and concerning the role of feelings in religion.","Concerning money.","For title to 355 acres of land . Including assign (witnessed by George Humphrey) of George Conner.","Probably concerning Archibald Woods.","Requesting that Woods take the deposition of David Harbinson as evidence in the lawsuit of Kelly vs. Wilson.","Concerns family news.","Scope and Contents To convey from Woods to Poage 100 acres of land in Botetourt County, Virginia? and memorandum of money borrowed form Archibald Woods by James Poage.","Scope and Contents Saying he has declared himself a candidate for the Virginia Senate and asking Woods' help.","Concerning rations for a militia company and Jackson's campaign for Congress.","Concerns a move to Kentucky by Cloyd.","Scope and Contents Concerning supplies.","Describing his school under Mr. Graham.","Scope and Contents Concerning his travels among the Presbyterian churches. Gives Woods advice.","Concerning a possible move by Woods to Kentucky. Seat of government may be Lexington.","Requesting that Woods pay bearer money.","Scope and Contents Concerning the sale of hogs and corn. Including a petition concerning a ferry across the Ohio River","Concerning a proposed division of Ohio County.","Concerning a proposed division of Ohio County.","Concerns division of Ohio County.","Concerning the division of Ohio County.","Concerning Indian threats.","Sending a muster roll and pay abstract for McMachan.","Concerning money Wilson is trying to collect for Woods.","Concerning family news.","Scope and Contents Promising to furnish troops to the state from Ohio, Harrison, Monongalia, and Randolph counties, West Virginia","To furnish troops.","Scope and Contents Describing Indian activities, the difficulty of securing provisions because of Anthony Wayne's levies near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and possible Congressional candidates.","Concerning two companies of Rangers.","Concerning activities of and provisions for Ohio County Rangers and mentions Anthony Wayne.","Concerning McCleery's candidacy for U.S. Congress.","Scope and Contents To trade to Woods 304 acres of land in Ohio County, West Virginia in exchange for 461 acres of land in Kentucky and a female slave.","For a female slave named Lila.","Scope and Contents (Witnessed by John McKnight, David McWilliams, Jacob Lusk and Hugh McGuire) from Richard Yeates, appointing John McInyre to act in conveying 304 acres of land in Ohio County, West Virginia to Archibald Woods.","(Witnessed by John McKnight and David McWilliams) between Archibald Woods and Richard Yeates to ensure that Woods will convey 461 acres of land in Lincoln or Madison County, Kentucky to Yeates.","Scope and Contents (Witnessed by John McKnight and David McWilliams) between Archibald Woods and Richard Yeates to ensure that Yeates will convey 304 acres in Ohio County, to Woods.","Concerning the collection of money owed to Woods.","Scope and Contents Concerning William Croghan, a proposed treaty with Indians, and relations with the British.","Concerning Indian threats to the frontier.","Scope and Contents Concerning a lawsuit and including a copy of a letter, 1793 March 27, from Thomas Duncan, Carlisle, Pa. to Messrs, Wallace and Kirkpatrick.","Concerning money owed by Woods to Yeates.","Concerning the altering of a deed from Woods to Jane Yeates instead of to Richard Yeates.","Concerning Cloyds' inability to sell his land in order to pay Woods for land bought from him.","Scope and Contents Concerning money owed to Cloyd by Morris. Including letter from Archibald Woods to ? Dunlap concerning Woods' dissatisfaction with a horse he purchased from Dunlap.","oncerning payment of money owed to Woods for flour and whiskey.","Concerning money owed to Woods by Reed Lower.","Concerning James Wood and militia.","Discussing the Transylvania Presbytery and concerning opening a store.","Scope and Contents Woods' land in Kentucky and a possible move by Woods to Kentucky. Also mentions Richard Yeates.","Has a description of life in Kentucky and discusses the split in the Transylvania Presbytery between the followers of Adam Rankin and the rest of the Presbyterians.","Concerning provisions for the militia.","Concerning family news and religion.","Scope and Contents Concerning an execution against ? Wood and McConnell and other lawsuits.","Complaining that land in Kentucky bought from Woods is not located where Woods told him it was; questions quality of the land and the female slave. Includes note from Lewis Marshall, 1793 August 26, concerning location of the land.","Concerning land Nichols is to sell.","Scope and Contents Telling Woods the contract for the supply of the volunteer militia in Monongalia District has been given to ? Wells instead of Woods.","Answering Yeates' complaints about land Woods sold him.","To set up a company to sell land northwest of the Ohio River (i.e. the Northwest Territory).","Concerning dispute between Woods and Richard Yeates over land and chastising Woods for his letter to his mother, Martha (Poage) Woods.","Concerns sending Woods money for frontier services.","Scope and Contents Concerning the militia and mentioning James Wood. Including account 1794 March 27.","Concerning having Woods survey land so that the plats can be sent to Richmond for patents.","Concerning the location of land sold to Yeates by Woods and the disposition of lawsuits being handled by Woods for Yeates.","Concerning his land dispute with Archibald Woods and warning about the Indians.","Scope and Contents Concerning land sold for William Croghan, possible war with England and Spain, and an embargo.","Requesting a promised present in return for her having acknowledged her right of dower.","Scope and Contents Concerning money owed to Woods by Reed Lower?, and a lawsuit.","Scope and Contents Recommending William Martinas paymaster for the militia and saying that individuals are injured by not getting their money.","Concerning land warrants.","Scope and Contents Requesting courses of survey. Includes, draft, Archibald Woods, to Henry Lee, expressing concern over Indian, British and Spanish affairs.","Concerning money owed by Chapline to Woods.","Scope and Contents Requesting Woods to tend to some legal business for Richard Yeates.","Concerning negotiations with Spain over navigation of the Mississippi.","Concerning family news.","Concerning money owed to Yeates by Woods and lawsuits.","To receive the interest on two loan office certificates.","Concerning family news.","Scope and Contents Concerning politics?","That Brown will improve land by building cabins, in Northwest Territory.","For seven hundred dollars, a condition for purchase of a military warrant due Denniston and purchased by Woods.","Scope and Contents Concerning the Whiskey Rebellion.","Scope and Contents Concerning the apprehension of David Bradford, William Sutherland, William McKinley, Robert Stephenson, John Moore, and James Marshall, participants in the Whiskey Rebellion. Questions whether Biggs should attend the session of the General Assembly.","Scope and Contents Gives family news, mentions \"we are crowded with light horse men in our town that came in today,\" discusses religion.","Scope and Contents To appear as witnesses in the examination of William McKinley, one of the participants in the Whiskey Rebellion. Includes letter from Archibald Woods to McClure in response.","Scope and Contents Saying the justices of the peace had decided not to examine the participants in the Whiskey Rebellion \"on considering the situation of this County and the temper of the people ...as we are of the opinion it would have answered no valuable purpose, and our authority it would evidently appeared to us would have been treated with contempt.\"","Reminds him he is in a new place and under care of uncles. Remember Creator and avoid evil company.","Concerning land Woods wishes to buy.","Scope and Contents Saying he has seen a petition against the taking of land west of the Ohio Northwest Territory. Brown has finished building the cabins for Woods.","Scope and Contents Concerning sending Andy (Andrew Woods, Jr.) to Woods.","She is disappointed her uncle will not be coming for a visit. Regrets she has not been as religious as she ought to be.","Scope and Contents That Archibald and Elijah Woods of Ohio County, Virginia West Virginia would survey a tract of land containing 100,000 acres in Kanawha County, West Virginia and Wilson would sell it.","Scope and Contents Concerning Wilson's selling of 100,000 acres of land in Kanawha County, West Virginia?.","Wants Woods to help his divide land and sell it so that he can move his mother to Kentucky.","Asking her uncle's decision on moving to Kentucky.","Concerning his selling land.","Saying she may purchase his land.","Scope and Contents Telling Woods he has sold Woods' land to Robert Young of Alexandria Virginia with the assistance of Henry? Lee.","Concerning the selling of Woods' land.","Concerning lawsuits, and George Kelly.","Scope and Contents Concerning a petition to Congress and his expectation that Congress will open a land office on Northwest side of Ohio River.","Scope and Contents Tells his uncle that Mr. Willson (Thomas Wilson) says there is no caveat entered at Richmond and Wilson has seen a number of men interested in purchasing land.","Scope and Contents Concerning 60,000 acres of land. Mentions Henry? Lee.","Giving family news.","Assigning as attorney for George Slaughter, Slaughter's title to six entries of land of 400 acres in Ohio County received by military land warrant to William Harris. Witnessed by Andrew Woods, Jr.","Scope and Contents For part of the title to 604 acres of land in Mason County, West Virginia","Concerning land in the Northwest Territory.","The location of 30,000 acres of land and a description of same.","Concerning extending their concern in the lands in the Northwest Territory up to 300,000 acres.","Woods to share information about location of a salt spring in return for Ryerson purchasing about 5,000 acres of land around the spring in the Northwest Territory. Including memorandum of the approximate location of the salt spring.","For location of townships in the Northwest Territory.","For 21,000 acres of land in Ohio County.","To divide Woods' part of the land he obtains from his agreement with Thomas Ryerson concerning the salt spring and that McCulloch and Woods will also divide the land surrounding another salt spring McCulloch has discovered.","Scope and Contents Concerns Thomas Wilson, and the General Assembly. Tells Woods the act to establish a town at Wheeling, West Virginia passed, but the bill to divide Ohio County did not pass. Gives other legislative news.","Concerning a contract.","Concerning their land deals in the Northwest Territory.","For Lashley to lease Poage's land in return for clearing two acres.","Asking Woods to sell him his land in Kentucky if Woods is not going to live on it.","For Williams to lease land from Woods.","Scope and Contents Concerning money he is collecting for Woods, and Henry Lee; and land in Kanawha County, West Virginia","Questioning a land plat.","Rejecting Woods' offer for his land.","Concerning the position of creeks in a stretch of land; and military reservations.","Concerning his land purchases.","Asking Woods to attend to a legal dispute in return for one half the land in dispute if decided in Poage's favor.","Concerning the military land bill.","Concerning his proposed route.","Concerning military warrant land laws in Congress.","To convey two thirds of all lands recovered from military land warrants originally issued to William Harris and assigned to George Slaughter.","Concerning land deals.","Gives her sister family news and discusses religion.","Concerning military land warrants.","Concerning family news and religion.","Concerning family news and religion.","Concerning land owed by Ross in the Northwest Territory and his explanation of a law pertaining to military land warrants.","Scope and Contents Making a proposal for his land on the Ohio River. Includes account.","Sending power of attorney to sell land claims.","Scope and Contents Concerning money; a trip to Richmond; the death of his son; and a proposed visit by William Wilson. Also concerns money paid ? McCleery; and lands of ? Symes which needs a title from Congress.","Saying he has no land to sell and that the Congress lands sold at public sale in New York in which Hopkins was the nominal purchaser, probably now belong to William Duer.","Concerning lands in the Northwest Territory and Woods and Martin trying to be appointed to help survey the military lands.","Scope and Contents Concerning taxes on land in Harrison and Ohio County, West Virginia","Scope and Contents Concerning money owed by ? Wood.","Telling Woods that Benjamin Cooper has settled on land conveyed from Woods' mother to Yeates' daughter. Yeates is satisfied with his land and suggests Woods purchase land in Kentucky.","To survey and return plot and certificate for land in Ohio County. Witnessed by James Wilson and includes affidavit of William Trigg.","Gives family news and mentions military land.","Offering to sell Woods his \"mill place.\"","Scope and Contents Giving family news and telling Poage someone wishes to buy his land in Ohio County, West Virginia","Concerns buying and selling land.","Concerning buying land.","Concerning buying land in Northwest Territory.","Describes water journey. Asks to have coat and horse sent.","Hoping that Woods con meet him in Morgantown.","Gives Woods an opinion he has gotten concerning patents.","Scope and Contents For 100,000 acres of land in Kanawha County, West Virginia","Scope and Contents Asking the recipient to inquire for William Hunley and ask him about a bond executed by Thomas McGeorge.","Concerning the death of their mother.","Concerning collection of money.","Concerning the collection of money.","Concerning the sale by Woods to Cloyd of land in the Northwest Territory.","Scope and Contents Concerning a legal dispute between ? Poage and an unidentified person over land title.","Scope and Contents Telling Woods Thomas Wilson has not arrived back in Morgantown and concerning Wilson's candidacy for Congress.","Scope and Contents Concerning Thomas Wilson's candidacy for Congress. Mentions Henry Lee.","Scope and Contents Concerning Henry Lee's debts and the illness of Lee's wife Ann Hill (Carter) Lee.","Concerning the conveyance of land in the Northwest Territory.","Concerning money owed by Cloyd.","Concerning money owed to Yeates.","For them to patent land in the Northwest Territory in co-partnership.","To guarantee that Woods would convey to Conill land in Northwest Territory originally owned in co-partnership with Absalom Martin.","To divide land they purchased in co-partnership in the Northwest Territory.","Concerning Andrew Woods' business trip to Philadelphia.","Sends petitions by his son to Woods to be presented to the legislature. Wells is against the one for removing the seat of justice from Charleston. Lists what work has already been done there.","Sending a plat.","Requesting that Woods get land plats.","Discusses business of General Assembly and family affairs.","Scope and Contents Concerning money owed to Archibald Woods by Henry Lee.","Stating he will send more information on the mission to France.","Listing terms upon which he will sell land.","Scope and Contents Concerning the lawsuit of Robert Poage v. Abraham Chapline, George Washington's declining to accept an appointment as a member of mission to France.","Requesting a warrant for military land. Expresses concern over Indians to west.","For one mare, one still and one yoke of oxen.","Giving family news.","Concerning an appointment Woods is requesting and the sale of land.","Concerning land in Kentucky they are interested in purchasing and selling.","Scope and Contents Asking Woods to put three plats into the land office.","Asking Woods to get a land warrant from the Treasury land office.","Scope and Contents Concerns land business he is handling for Wilson, Mentions resolutions censuring Alien \u0026 Sedition Acts, petitions and the fact that the Court House stands at Wheeling.","Gives family news and discusses business.","Scope and Contents Defending passage of the Alien and Sedition Acts and discussing the bankruptcy bill.","Concerning money he is collecting for various individuals. Asks Woods to forward land patents to him. Asks Woods if he will run for General Assembly again.","For Watson to lease land in Ohio County.","For Ogden to lease twelve acres of land in Ohio County.","Of decisions at a court held March Term 1799.","Concerns building a house for Woods.","Gives family news.","To clean and fence twenty acres in the Territory in exchange for one hundred acres of land in Ohio County.","Concerning elections.","Telling Woods he is unable to pay him any money.","For Woods to sell to Moore and McClure 134 acres in the Northwest Territory.","For Woods to sell 300 acres to Tallman in Northwest Territory.","Requesting Woods' help in securing a place on the Council.","Ordering Woods to return arms.","Scope and Contents Discussing Randolph Academy. Gives family news and says Nehemiah? Creavens Cravens \"is crazy by this time.\"","He is unable to finish paying Woods for land.","Scope and Contents Asking him to come to Zac Sprigg's house to give depositions concerning a contested election for the General Assembly. Includes fragment, 1799 September 7, of a notice to Archibald Woods, Moses Shepherd, Zac Sprigg, George Moses and William Dement.","Discussing the transfer of a note for money owed by Woods from Breckinridge to George Cooper.","Chapline is unable to attend the muster. Orders Woods to command in his place.","Describing how survey is to be made out.","Tells Woods to make out certificate of survey to Henry Banks.","Discussing money and legal matters.","Scope and Contents Orders Woods to order a court martial for Lieutenant Thomas Gray on charges made by Captain Jacob Wetzel.","Expresses vehement opposition to Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions.","On how to proceed with land business and military land warrants.","Request for flour.","Scope and Contents Concerning land in Kentucky sold to Richard Yeates.","Scope and Contents Concerning Benjamin Biggs, session of legislature and family news.","Asking for money Woods owes him.","Concerning 2,000 acres of land bought by Faw from Woods.","Attempts to tend to his uncle's business.","Concerning resolutions passed by opposition members of Virginia General Assembly.","Scope and Contents Concerns suing ? Payne for money owed Woods.","Location of Woods' warrants in the Northwest Territory.","Against letter by committee of opposition members of General Assembly.","Announcing Wilson's candidacy for the Virginia Senate.","Giving family news.","Scope and Contents Election returns for Monongalia County.","Concerning the execution of a writ.","For Low to lease the plantation (\"Greenfield\") on which Woods lives.","For Cravens and Tallman to build a house for Chapline.","Gives terms on which land in Northwest Territory is sold.","Concerning the candidacy of John J. Jacobs and Archibald Woods for Congress.","Concerning the candidacy of John J. Jacobs and Archibald Woods for Congress.","Making an offer for land.","Concerning a deed.","Concerning committee of Federalists and asking Federalists to vote.","Selling Woods a set of blacksmith's tools which are listed.","Scope and Contents Asking whether Henry? Lee ever surveyed the land Evans has laid a warrant on.","Scope and Contents Asking Woods to give some money to George Poage and asking Woods if he is a candidate for Congress.","For Woods to sell 150 acres in the Northwest Territory to Eagleston.","Concerning a lawsuit between them.","Requesting title papers for John Poage and asking Woods to use his influence in preventing the removal of the district court.","Scope and Contents Vouching for William Tate who wishes to buy land in Ohio County for an inn or tavern?.","Thanking Woods for his offer to sell land to Cloyd at a reduced price.","Trying to find out when Woods will be going to the woods to survey.","Scope and Contents Informing Woods that ? Duvall had saved Woods' land from being sold for taxes and giving family news.","Giving family news.","Concerning a stolen horse.","Concerning the claim of Jacob Beason to land.","Asking Woods to pay taxes on McClenechan's land for him.","Criticizing Woods' dealings with him.","Encloses receipts for wheat and asks to be sent flour.","Demanding payment.","Wanting to buy land.","Concerning military land warrants and Robert Woods.","For Black to put a shingle roof on Woods' barn.","For Woods to lease Johnson and Hamblin land.","To take depositions in lawsuit of Robert Poage v. David Bradford in Virginia High Court of Chancery.","Concerning a lawsuit he is handling for Woods.","Concerning the location of land by military warrant.","Scope and Contents Concerning a court decision in High Court of Chancery in Woods? vs. Wilsonand Todd vs. executors of ? in Botetourt County Court.","States he has not moved yet, but there is a wagon road across the mountains to Fincastle. Is sending money owed to Woods but can not send all of it. Gives family news.","Scope and Contents Stating he will be going to Alexandria and Washington D.C. and will carry out business for Woods.","Telling about his crops and expressing Federalist sentiments.","Scope and Contents Concerns an injunction and money owed to Wilson. Included Polly Wilson, Morgantown, West Virginia to Ann (Poage) Woods, giving family news.","Scope and Contents Requesting Ann (Poage) Woods' right of dower in land purchased from Woods by ? McNear.","Requesting deeds.","Announcing his intention to move.","Concerning David Yeates, a weaver.","Scope and Contents Concerning the deposition of Thomas Kenton in a land dispute and mentions Henry Lee.","Concerning a land dispute and the deposition of his mother Ann McGintry.","Includes memorandum, undated, concerning procedure in the lawsuit. Also includes memorandum, 1797 December 6, of Archibald Woods, concerning Abraham Chapline, legal advice, 1797 December 12, of Bushrod Washington; cover sheet, 1801 July 22 of L. Burfoot, sending letter of Daniel Call; and copy (made by P. Tinsley) of decree, 1805 September 28, of the Virginia Superior Court of Chancery in the lawsuit of Robert Poage vs. Abraham Chaplaine and David Bradford.","Concerning military land disputes.","Scope and Contents Concerns a lawsuit between ? McIntire and Archibald Woods and the debate in the General Assembly over the division of Kanawha County.","Concerning the Land Office bill. Deposition, 1802, of Archibald Woods in a land dispute.","For Woods to thirty-five acres to Hamblin and Witt. Hambler and Witt are to plant apple trees.","Concerning money owed to Woods.","For Woods to lease ninety acres of land to Dean. Dean is to take care of orchard.","Scope and Contents Concerning military land warrants. Asks if Whetsel Wetzel got his money \"for the Negro he sent down the River.\"","Scope and Contents Concerning Albert Gallatin and the Northwest Territory.","For Woods to lease to Johnson twenty-nine acres of land. Johnson is to take care of the fruit trees.","To change an agreement concerning the delivery of flour.","Concerning the lawsuit of McIntire vs. Woodsin the Virginia High Court of Chancery.","Concerning land and the appointment of a magistrate.","Concerning the appointment of a magistrate.","Woods owes money for a subscription to Universal Gazette, a newspaper.","Concerning money owed to Woods.","Concerning land in the Northwest Territory.","Concerning land for Abraham Faw.","Ordering him to order all commissioned officers to meet at Wheeling for muster and training.","Creain is interested in purchasing land from Woods and Bowyer would like to rent some land.","Scope and Contents Concerning money owed to Woods by Chapline. Includes William Gelaspie, Station Camp, Sumner County, Tenn. to Abraham Chapline, concerning money.","Scope and Contents Concerning ? Biggs' surveying.","Concerning the surveying of land in the Northwest Territory.","Scope and Contents Asking Woods to let Mark Jacobs live on land owned by Woods.","Requesting Woods to sell his land and it he has done so, to remit payments in pot metal.","Decides not to exchange land with Woods.","Has paid the tax on Woods' land to prevent sale for non-payment of taxes. Asks about worth of land he owns on Ohio River so he can sell or exchange it.","Giving news about his mill.","Concerning deed to land.","Thanking him for paying taxes on Woods' land.","Giving a description of Countyside. Joseph Woods is keeping a store. Gives price of flour.","Scope and Contents For Okey to lease thirty acres of land adjoining Captina Creek.","Concerning the milling of flour.","Concerning location of a salt spring and asking Woods to survey some land.","Offering to exchange some land with him.","Concerning a plot for David Hozack's land.","Concerning money owed to Woods for flour.","Concerning the location of a court house in Belmont, County, Ohio and land.","For Witt and Roberts to lease land in Belmont County, Ohio. Witt and Roberts are to preserve the orchard.","Concerning money owed Archibald Woods. Discusses the murder of an Indian trader.","Requesting planks.","Wanting to lease land from Woods.","Ordering him to order his battalion to report for training.","Is sending his wife to pay Woods.","Concerning a survey order.","Scope and Contents Concerning her arrival and health and Jane ?.","Concerning politics in Mississippi, French in New Orleans and price of goods in Natchez.","Scope and Contents Concerning the settlement of a debt between Spencer and Samuel Biddle.","Mentioning his poverty.","Concerning military warrant land.","Saying how much she is missed.","Scope and Contents Inquiring about military land located for ? Page.","Scope and Contents Concerning the Ohio legislature and the location of the courthouse of Belmont County, Ohio, the necessity of building a road to it, ferries and the Miami Exporting Company. Bears notes in another hand.","Scope and Contents Discusses Richard Yeates' land and family news.","Concerning a survey.","Scope and Contents Concerning title to land owned by ? Graham.","Scope and Contents Telling Woods that Poage vs. Bradford \u0026 Chaplinecould not be tried in his district of the Virginia High Court of Chancery.","Concerning a law suit and a possible exchange of land.","Concerning the lawsuit of McIntire vs. Woodsin the Virginia High Court of Chancery. Gives his opinion of the Louisiana Purchase.","Concerning the building of a dam.","Concerning land in Ohio County surveyed by Woods for her husband.","Asking if Woods has sold his land for him. If so, please remit \"one ton of small castings, and the remainder in twenty gallon kettles without legs, for the purpose of salt-making.\"","Scope and Contents Saying he has sent Andrew Woods and an Indian trader up White River.","Concerning land.","Asking Woods to come make a survey.","Scope and Contents Concerning money owed Woods by Joseph? Tomlingson.","Concerning disputed land in Kentucky.","For Prittyman to lease land. Lease extended for another year.","Concerning land disputes between Woods and Yeates.","For money received.","Gives his opinions of Methodists.","Wants to exchange land with Woods.","For Cassat to pay Woods back for flour.","Giving family news.","Concerning the lawsuit of Poage v. Chapline.","Concerning William Croghan and land belonging to Woods in Kentucky.","Concerning Croghan's purchase of land owned by Woods.","Concerning death of Aggy Poage, other family news and election of Philip Doddridge.","Concerning flour.","Concerning Philip Doddridge.","Requesting flour.","Ohio for Witt to rent land. Witt is to take care of the orchard.","Asking to buy the land he lives on from Woods.","Asking Woods to forward a letter for him.","For one moiety (half) of the first installment \u0026 surveying expenses for land in Northwest Territory offered for sale at Steubenville.","Gives family news, discusses Philip Doddridge and land speculation in Northwest Territory; and the \"conversion\" of the Presbyterian minister, William Wilson.","To convey land.","Requesting flour.","Concerning Philip Doddridge, the lawsuit of John McIntire vs. Wood,and Woods vs. Lewis.","Concerning a deed.","Concerning the location of a road.","Letter probably intended for Archibald Woods. Concerning the sale of land for taxes, the lawsuit of John Macker vs. Lewis Cragg.","Concerning their land dispute.","Offering to sell him burr mill stones.","That Edward Coats' son, William will become an apprentice to Hoover, a saddlemaker.","To split land in Kentucky if Pogue is successful in proving claim.","Ordering flour.","Concerning a lawsuit involving ? Fulton.","Concerning Betsy Woods and family news.","Bond of title to promise to convey 240 acres to the Ramseys.","Concerning the visit of Woods' daughter, a proposed trip to Augusta, and the possibility of Wilson running for Congress.","Has paid taxes owed on Woods' Kentucky land. Is interested in selling or exchanging 1200 acres of land on or near the Ohio River.","For Pergrin to lease 17 acres of land from Woods.","Concerning a note for money due Robert Woods.","For Reed and Edwards to lease a house and garden.","To convey to Nehemiah Cravens 300 acres of land in Ohio.","Tells of the birth of a daughter. \"The election is over \u0026 I am easy--when vice prevails and wicked men bear sway the post of honour is a private station;...\"","For Woods to sell 250 acres of land to Mothral and Mantooth.","Ordering flour.","Ordering flour.","Offering land for sale.","Concerning a lawsuit involving land.","For Deafabough to run a grist mill for Woods.","Concerning lawsuit of Woods v. William Lewisand McIntyre v. Woods.","Asking about Archibald Woods' health.","Requesting the health of his daughter and the lawsuit of McIntyre v. Woods.","Asking Woods to sell a slave for him.","Concerning the lawsuit of Woods v. Lewis.","Concerning disputed land.","For Steenrod to sell one half of a tract of land containing one hundred and eighty acres.","For Ingledue to run a grist mill for Woods.","Discusses fever. Tells Woods one of deeds he has from him has no witness.","Tells his uncle he has moved.","Concerning a land dispute.","Concerning the lawsuits of McIntyre v. Woods and Woods v. Lewis.","Asking Woods to pay him for surveying.","Concerning taking wheat to his mill.","For McConnell to run a grist mill for Woods.","For Woods to deliver flour to the McClures.","That Patterson Ingledue's death was due to accident by the falling of a tree.","To settle the estate of Patterson Ingledue.","For Swiney to rent eighteen acres from Woods.","For land in Belmont County.","Has bought wheat for Woods.","Asks Woods to sell to his nephew his surveyor's compass.","Scope and Contents Concerning land Woods wants to purchase. Is concerned about his land in Ohio County, West Virginia","For Black to rent twenty-six acres from Woods.","For Witt to rent land from Woods.","For McConnell and Dean to rent ninety acres of land from Woods.","Concerning the sale of land.","Tells Woods the surveys he is asking about can not be found.","Requesting flour.","Asking about mill wheels.","For Black to build a house. Lists tasks Black is to perform.","For a temporary assignment of dower.","Concerning the delivery of mill wheels.","For Feay to sell one hundred acres of land to Milligan.","Money owed for subscription to United States Gazette.","Will try to aid Woods in the capture of a runaway slave.","Concerning the lawsuits of Poage v. Chapline \u0026 Bradford.Asks Call to represent Poage in the Court of Appeals.","Concerning land owned by Crogan in Ohio County.","Asking Woods to collect a debt from Caleb Reeves.","Concerning an injunction.","Trying to settle Woods v. Lewis.","Concerning the location of a road.","Concerning the lawsuit Woods v. Lewis.","Concerning the lawsuit, Woods v. Lewis.","Scope and Contents Concerning land belonging to George Pepperly and the lawsuit Woods v. Lewis.","For Edmonds to lease twenty-nine acres from Woods.","Saying Richard Parriott wishes to buy McClandhan's land. Will trade a slave family for it.","Concerning Woods v. Lewis.","Concerning Humphrey Marshall; and Woods v. Lewis.","For Woods to deliver flour to the McClures.","Concerning an offer to settle McIntire v. Woods.","Scope and Contents Concerning land; and also slaves which had belonged to Harman Blennerhassett.","Scope and Contents Concerning Woods v. Lewis. Includes Patsey Houston, Natural Bridge, Virginia, to Archibald Woods, concerning a trip to see sister Polly McClung.","Scope and Contents Wants him to accompany Betsy to see Polly McClung.","Concerning Woods vs. Lewis.","Agreeing to defend him in the lawsuit of McIntire v. Woods.","Asking Sheffey to take depositions in Woods v. Lewis.","For a still.","Scope and Contents Concerning the purchase of land and slaves from William McClandhan.","Carpenter is migrating to West. Will leave room in his wagon for Mathew Quick if Quick is interested. Asks Woods to give message.","Concerning the decision in the lawsuit of Woods v. Lewis.","Offering to sell land.","Concerning an appeal of the decision in Woods v. Lewis.","Concerning encumbrances upon the property of William Chapline.","Scope and Contents Concerning the route of the United States Road to Wheeling, West Virginia","Scope and Contents For an attachment against the estate of Moses Thompson. Includes plat, n.d., of land owned by John Lee and Archibald Woods.","For the conveyance of land from William Chapline to Woods.","Orders Woods to order companies to Wheeling for training.","Asks Woods to designate his military land so Bay can pay taxes on it.","Tells of birth of George Washington Wilson, sickness of many and death of Hezekiah Reader from fever. Wants sister to write and come to see her.","Scope and Contents Apology for not having written him concerning the decision in Woods v. Lewis.","For the conveyance of 331 1/2 acres of land in Ohio County.","Offering to deal for land.","Saying they will not pay an order for grinding wheat at Woods' mill.","Stating he will buy land from Woods.","Recounts his side of Woods v. Lewis and asks Blackburn to be his lawyer.","Scope and Contents Giving news about influenza in Lexington, Kentucky and discussing a land dispute. Alexander Mitchel to Thomas Dickerson, near Short Creek, Ohio County, West Virginia asking him if he saw Thomas Kennady in 1776 concerning land improvements.","Saying he has paid the tax due on Woods' land. People in Western part of state want to perpetuate seat of government at Chillicothe.","Scope and Contents Sending a deed and asking his opinion of the value of other land,","Edmonds is to take particular care of fruit trees.","Asking Woods to serve as executor in his plan to settle the estate of George Dement and to effect a settlement between the heirs of Dement and the heirs of Ignatious Sirums.","Scope and Contents Sending rent.","Scope and Contents Stopped sale of Woods' land for taxes.","Scope and Contents Concerning land bought by Samuel Lewis.","Asks Woods if he has made up his mind about a bargain.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Also includes a memorandum of Archibald Woods concerning power of attorney.","Tells Woods to send down flour.","Concerns a missing arms shipment.","Still interested in Woods' land.","Okey is concerned about Woods' lawsuit against Timmons.","Tells Woods he has been denied change of venue in Woods v. Lewis.","Scope and Contents Asks Woods to pay taxes on land he William Croghan owns. Wants to know about John? McIntire who purchased George Rogers Clark's right to land on Ohio.","Scope and Contents Desiring to buy land from Woods.","Orders Woods to order his battalion to Wheeling for training.","Evans is concerned about a land claim he has.","Wants Woods to report on his land to him, since Hill desires to settle on it.","Scope and Contents It is the opinion of several people that Woods' flour is unfit for market. \"Mr. Miller states that all the flour in Charlestown, that was made before September is sour and unfit for market.\"","Has asked for continuance in Woods v. Lewis. Gives Blackburn other directions in handling the case.","Scope and Contents Including a memorandum of agreement (witnessed by C. Hammond and George Knox).","Offers Negro slaves to Woods in exchange for land. Describes the slave families.","Hough has checked Woods' land for taxes due.","Asks Moore if he knows about location of U.S. road. Wants to be appointed a commissioner to lay road out in Ohio.","Assures Woods his offer of slaves will not injure Woods' claim in Woods v. Lewis.","Orders Woods to draft 46 men.","Has no Negroes to sell. Wants Woods to survey some land for him.","In compliance with order, has militia company together.","Wants to meet with Woods to buy land.","Scope and Contents Offers to settle money owed him in wheat. Includes Archibald Woods to George Hancock, concerning slaves Hancock wishes to sell. Woods discusses prices.","An application was made to change venue in Woods v. Lewis. It failed. Has heard of no application since. Johnson had small pox. Cannot issue subpoena for witness.","Orders flour.","Gives information and advice on Woods v. Lewis.","Edmonds is to take particular care of the fruit trees and orchard.","Scope and Contents Asks what Woods wants him to do in a lawsuit involving land. \"We are advised by William McKinley that he has been pressed into the electioneering campaign--the conduct of Gen'l J. G. I--in this respect must be as bad as an English press gang--poor MC is to be pitied.\"","Scope and Contents Sorry to hear her sister has been unwell, brother Billy's wife has consumption. \"Nancy Wilson has two sons. I think she breeds well...I was surprised when Mr. hood informed me that Brother Bob was with you. I should be very glad to see him provided he could be sober and rational.\" Includes Polly Wilson to Woods girls.","Ordering Woods to order his Battalion to Wheeling for training.","Scope and Contents Undertook to get paper needed in Woods v. Lewis from Sweet Springs. Found he had to go on to Munroe Monroe C.H. Papers not ready. Clerk issued order that he would send papers. Case was docketed in Rockbridge. Subpoena issued for Patrick.","Offers to locate military land for Nicholas' warrant.","Wants the patents for the 17,000 acre survey belonging to the partnership, so he can inquire about taxes due on it.","Sickness prevented sending deeds. Asks for money Woods owes him.","Scope and Contents Introduces Noah Zane. Zane is the bearer of remonstrances counteracting remonstrances from Pennsylvania on the subject of the National road. Describes route the commissioners laid out. Hopes that route will be kept.","Wants to borrow money.","Scope and Contents Sent receipts which Woods has failed to get. Asks Woods to take \"best matters\" action. Wishes Woods not to be uneasy about the money he owes Woods. Expects to make a payment this fall.","\"Brother Archibald \u0026 myself having made an alteration in our agreement respecting this place on which I live, it is necessary our article in your hands should be destroyed...\"","According to list of military claims, there is none due Andrew Robinson. Thanks Woods for paying taxes on his land Ohio County. Asks Woods to continue until land can be sold and try to find purchaser.","Scope and Contents Woods v. Lewis will probably be tried in September. Papers have not yet arrived.","Scope and Contents She is pregnant. Had expected a visit this summer. Includes Polly Wilson to Eliza and Polly Woods. Wants them to write.","Scope and Contents Defends his treatment of Woods' son, Alpheus in school. \"If Franklin (Woods' other son) to exculpate himself, has represented to you that I did not pay the same attention to him, that I did to others, I assure you that he wronged me.\" Assures Woods he will do all in his power for his improvement. Lists subjects he will be offering.","Scope and Contents Sends Franklin and Alpheus Woods home. Defends Thomas Glisson as a teacher.","Has omitted entering the land. Lists entries.","Orders Woods to order his battalion to Wheeling for training.","Has sent deed. Please remit money.","Scope and Contents Woods v. Lewis has been continued until April. General Breckenridge and Allen Taylor did not attend the exposition of General Preston. Fears the loss of Sheffey at next term.","There has been a continuance in Woods v. Lewis. Afraid he can not attend the trial in the spring due to serving in Congress.","Lewis has obtained a postponement in Woods v. Lewis.","Death of Betsy Poage. Summarizes national politics and rumors of Europe.","Scope and Contents Woods v. Lewis is continued. Injunction has been granted. Encloses subpoena.","Scope and Contents Has never heard from Woods about his claims for land in Woods' County. William Oldham will handle it.","Offers Negro slaves for sale, Easther, Harry \u0026 Nancy as well as a \"lad\"; and a \"girl,\" 7 years old. Describes their abilities.","Scope and Contents Sends commission. \"I never wished to hold an office that I was not thought worthy of, if you thought me incapable of discharging my duty or unworthy of promotion I will ask you why did you not communicate your objection to me before the Court Marshall martial.","Scope and Contents Asks one of them to pay taxes on Archibald Woods' land.","Scope and Contents Gives directions in taking General Breckinridge's deposition. Recounts proposals from George Hancock. Proposes his grounds for a settlement.","Gives his price for a slave, Jacob.","Includes receipt for Zac. Sprigg.","Birth of Louisa Ann. \"Mrs. Kerns the ladys wedding you was at when you was here shews the fruits of her marriage verry plain.\" Includes Polly Wilson to Woods girls. Invites them for a visit. \"Betsy you cannot get anybody to have you where you are known.\" Lists recent weddings.","If Woods can come to his (Thomas Warman) mothers he will take five dollars less. He cannot come to Woods","Enlow is to clear land, repair a cabin, build a stable and repair fences.","He owns no land in US Military District, north of the Scioto. A Capt. John Brown did own a quarter township, but suspects it has been sold. He owns 8 or ten thousand acres in tracts of 1000 acres which he would sell. Describes one tract. Price is three dollars per acre but would accept \"two or three young negro men at valuation in part payment.\" Two \u0026 half dollars per acre for other tracts.","Has sent deed to Mr. Chambers of Kentucky. Requests Woods to rent a plantation for him. Pay taxes due on it.","Sends information on the murder and names of the children of D. Bradford.","Since he has resolved to leave Morgantown, he wants Woods to remit money. \"There is not I believe any part of the civilized world where education is thought so little of as this place.\" Asks questions about the Wheeling area. Can produce testimonies.","Sold Noah Linsly interest in Capteen bottom.","Owns a quarter section of military land. Gives terms and location.","Business with Woods' son, Thomas. Asks for more time.","Sends wheat and cotton Woods requested. Don't send corn or meal. Do send bran.","Will sell lands at Fishing Creek to Woods' neighbor for cash if offer is high enough.","Doesn't understand why he didn't receive all the money due him from Woods. Has been sick.","Reports on various schools in his County.","Detailed description of how it is to be built.","Will send record of Woods v. Lewis(300 pages) when Woods remits fee of forty-five dollars.","Has purchased a farm 3 miles from Morgantown. \"The people in my neighborhood are perfectly indifferent about the education of their children so that I cannot expect to derive anything from tuition among them.\" Would come to Wheeling if three hundred dollars could be procured. If not, will open school at his farm. Pledges to be attentive to Franklin Woods (Woods' son.)","Gives Woods advice on how to recover costs from John McIntire. Will attend Woods v. Lewis at Rockbridge Superior Court.","The two young men who contracted with Shepherd for flour have been at all mills and cannot get flour. Will have to give you the price you ask.","Salutation is \"Dear Andrew.\" Wishes him to write respecting the receipts for costs in the suit with the Wilson's and Harbison's bond. \"As I of late feel my constitution decline, my wish is as far as possible to draw my concerns to a close. Ask George] Hancock to have business in Botetourt with Wilson's settled.\" \"have not got my business with Lewis finally settled as yet...\"","Presented receipts to ? Wilson. He would not refund the money. Left receipts and letter with George Hancock. \"I start in a few days for Kentucky with my little family \u0026 small portion of this world's goods--my wife Elenor has been in a bad state of health since early spring. My mother \u0026 brother Andrew also are in bad health as usual. Write if you receive this letter. Address letter to Lincoln County near Stanford Kentucky.\"","Lists officers elected by company.","Scope and Contents Offers to sell stills","Wants to meet him in Staunton.","Lists terms on which he will settle with Lewis.","Introduces ? McKnight who claims land in Ohio County.","Terms upon which he will sell his farm, mill, dwelling house and distillery.","Terms on which Josiah Dillon will pay Bank of Marietta.","Terms upon which the directors will accept payment of Dillon's debt.","Woods will take up Dillon's note on Bank of Marietta. Dillon will convey house and lot to Woods. Dillon will convey residue of property to George Paull.","Has offered for Congress. Chancellor made decree in Woods v. Lewis. Decree is agreeable to last verdict.","Questioning whether a judgment against Josiah Dillon in federal court is a lien against property he has bought from Woods.","Asks Poage to collect money due in execution of decree in Woods v. Lewis. Gives Poage directions about collecting it.","Intends to get money to Woods.","Wants McClandhan to collect money due on execution against William Lewis. Includes Archibald Woods to James Breckinridge.Woods blames Breckenridge for not paying over money owed him by William Lewis.","Scope and Contents Hughes received fee who will handle Woods' business with Bell. Pogue obtained judgment for 7,000 dollars against ? Brown. Gives family news.","Wants to know if ? Hughes brought suit against Benjamin Bell for him. It not, will employ Alexander Marshall next.","Describes college at Canonsburgh.","Wants all papers pertaining to lease of a piece of property sent to him.","Has purchased property of John Thompson. Woods is at liberty to make use of his house after expiration of the lease.","Requests pay for services as adjutant in 4th Regiment of Virginia militia.","Recounts his difficulty in obtaining money.","Has had no further account from Staunton. \"I had expected to see Genll Paull present my compliments to ? and tell him to be so good as to procure a copy of your Constitution on Regulations of your Library and forward to me as soon as possible as I am to report on that subject for our town is establishing a library.\"","Encloses a decree against William Lewis. Clerk has failed to certify when the injunction was granted.","Scope and Contents Cannot be at election in Ohio County, West Virginia Hopes his opponent will not exceed him in that County more than 30 votes.","Wants ? Woods (son of Archibald Woods) to come next week if he is coming to live with him. Will leave terms up to McLure.","Brown wants to rent house. Wants a sign and four beds and complains of rent being too high.","George Paull had held deed of trust on two lots in St. Clairsville, Ohio for money owed Bank of Marietta by Dillon. Paull is deeding property to Woods to discharge the deed of trust. Edward Bryson. Includes affidavit of William Farris, Junior.","Horse bought by White or his brother in St. Clairsville, Ohio stands on lot bought by Woods from Josiah Dillon.","Gives family news.","Shall be engaged at Judge Lockwood fitting out a boat. Mortgage must be recorded.","Asks Woods to survey land to divide farm between Chapline and Evans.","Lewis has deposited money with General James Breckinridge for Woods' claim. ? Walker previous to going to Kentucky left memo respecting Woods' suit with Wilson. No bill was filed.","Results of election between William McKinley and Wilson.","Has not heard from lawyers concerning Woods vs. Lewis. Thomas Wilson is elected to Congress.","Lists tasks and prices.","Concerns the discharge of the deed of trust by Paull and the validity of Woods' title to Dillon's property.","Asks if copy of decree in Woods v. Lewis has been forwarded.","Noah? Linsly has decided against Woods and Paull concerning the discharge of the deed of trust by Paull selling Dillon's lots to Woods.","Transmits payment to discharge note.","Concerning the price of a hopperboy for a flour mill.","Apologizes for delay. Called away by death of a friend in Baltimore. Has sent copy of decree to clerk of Monroe so he can issue execution.","Wants James Paull to send him a pair of pigs.","Sends decree in Woods v. Lewis.","Issued against property of Amos Shearman and Joseph Ferroi in the lawsuit of Matthew Kerr v. Ferroi.","Appoints Woods president of a court-martial to try James G. Laidley for disorderly behaviour and disobedience of orders at the 113th Regiment. \"Also for conspiring with his subaltern officers previous to said muster to be disorderly on the day of said muster.\" Includes Benjamin Biggs, certifying he did employ John Finney to summons the officers to attend the trial of Laidley.","Scope and Contents Requests Erwin pay forty-two dollars to ? Evans for license to rise hopperboy at Woods' mill. \"The mill stands on Wheat's run a branch of Wheeling Creeke in Ohio County...\"","Scope and Contents Sends bill of complaint for Woods to answer in  Wilson's Executors v. Woods.","Instructed by Lieutenant Governor \"to inform you that commissions cannot issue...until it shall be specified...what vacancies they are to fill; or if for a new company that also should be specified.\"","Signed by George William Smith, Lieutenant Governor and Jno W. Pleasants. Includes Benjamin Biggs attesting that Andrew Howlett had taken oath as captain.","Scope and Contents Needs oats from Woods.","Joseph Cloyd's wife and daughter died. Houston's \"son Andrew got a cut on his knee last winter which had nearly taken his life.\" Gives other family news.","Concerning Woods vs. Lewis and Wilson's heirs vs. Woods.","Scope and Contents Has made an alteration in the promissory note Woods sent for him to sign. Includes of John Anderson, undated., to Archibald Woods, Ohio County, West Virginia Robert Anderson is not willing that John Anderson should quit his work before harvest so Woods can expect them July 15.","Orders Woods to order regiment to Wheeling for muster.","Has collected 792 dollars in execution granted in Woods v. Lewis. Marshall has taken all the personal property of William Lewis. Let him know how to transmit money.","For Woods to lease the stone house and stable to be built. Describes how stable is to be constructed.","Sent articles written for.","Sends sympathy for death of Archibald Woods' son. Unable to attend funeral.","Pleased with executive appointment of a judge for our circuit. Try to block appointment of ? Jackson by legislature. Thinks Congressional session will be long and boisterous. His reception in Woods' County has made impressions on his mind.","Meix agrees to build a barn for Evans. Description of how it is to be built.","Offers land for sale adjoining land owned by Woods at the mouth of Capteen Creek.","Notifies Woods that a note of Michael Cresap, endorsed by Woods is due and unpaid.","Zebu Warner is indebted to Woods for rent. Gives Griffith options on how to handle the collection. Includes Archibald Woods to Zebu Warner. Concerns rent owed to Woods. See Folder 656 for documents of 1811 October 8.","Laments loss of Woods' son. Not able to make any statement with respect to Woods' account with George Poage without assistance of Woods' papers. Includes receipt from J. Russle ? to David Banes? for wheat to the account of Archibald] Woods.Includes fragment of an account.","If Woods has made purchase of the Jughandle Mills, write him and he will send Woods a draft of his proportion of the half.","Spoke to R. ? Thompsonwho is considered one of the best house-carpenters here respecting the undertaking of your house. The Republican ticket succeeded in all three members with a majority of two to three hundred votes.","Scope and Contents Has learned by George Paull that Mr. Lewis has sold his land. Informed a proposition is made by Mr. Lewis to pay to William Poageof Augusta for Woods. Thanks McClandhan for his friendly aid in having the business brought to a close. Speculates on other terms.","Scope and Contents Concerns taxes on land in Ohio County owned by Cloyd family and by Matthew Houston.","Wants Woods to make him some flour.","Asks that he look for patents for George and Isaac Kelly.","Scope and Contents Asks Woods to tell him how to go about military patents. Has visited the President and also attended the House of Madam. At next interview with President intends to mention the Road. Many petitioners praying to be relieved from injuries sustained under the nonimportation law. Affair of the Chesapeake settled. Determined representation for the states. The \"Harriet\"; sails in a few days with messengers to England and France. Mr. Taylor son of John Taylor goes to England and Mr. Biddle son of Clement Biddle goes to France. \"it is hard to say what course our great men will take. I believe...leaders know not what to do. Not do I know who is to be the leader. I believe in Caucus it was determined to elect Henry Clay, speaker and they did elect him.\" Describes Clay.","Has about thirty-five feet of pipes now by him and expects to set another kiln next week when he expects to have Woods' in it. Wants to know what other kind, of ware Woods would wish to be sent along with them. \"Here let me remark that Mr. Wales opinion of stone ware pipes is higher than ever \u0026 he regrets that the town of Steubensville does not use them instead of wood.\"","To assign and transfer to Archibald Woods twenty shares in Bank of Steubenville.","Gives his recollection of a transaction between himself and John McClure. Mr. Reed's young daughter died. Have searched for cloth.","Apologizes for being so long, in making his returns because he couldn't understand it. Includes Andrew Howlett to Archibal] Woods, 1811 December 30. Has sent returns by Moses Chapline.","Concerns settling Woods v. Lewis. \"Beware of being taken in as all those people are Great Sharpers. Beware of going in any barter or bargain with them. If possible they will try to pawn some old or good for nothing Negroes on you, or some other old stuff or bad bonds.\"","Scope and Contents Received four hundred dollars from William Lewis. Taken a bond on Burwell. Not knowing the amount of the Execution nor Credits, could not go into a final settlement. Can have it credited to execution by writing clerk of Monroe or attorney.","Thanks Ann Woods for sending Patty up. Glad to hear of Betsy's safe delivery. \"if I live as long as the first week in May and no accident happens I expect to have an addition to my family, already too large, but when we have them we are sorry for to part with them.\" Misses her husband who is in Congress. Hope he returns in March, but if they declare war he may be detained a month or two longer.","Presented draft to Sheffey. Mentioned \"the establishment of the Road to his Majesty but have no answer to the point.\" Discusses increase in military establishment. Bills on Navy laid on table to make room for land force. Wilson voted no to raising 25,000 soldiers. Asks what the people think. Doubts leaders. Thinks war will ensue.","Has received draft to settle Woods v. Lewis. Has to be sent back to William Poage to obtain proper endorsement. \"We hear of nothing here but war...\" Lists bills concerning raising troops. President will not act on the U.S. Road, saying there is no money to expend.","Is making enquiries about a 3000 acre tract of military land in Ohio County. Asks if land has been sold for taxes.","For Evans to sell his farm to Eoff. Evans is also to convey his interest in the ferries across the Ohio River and across Wheeling Creek.","Prescribing the uniform of the Virginia militia.","Encloses patent to Woods. Asks for recommendations for officers in \"our (to be made Army)\". Rage for war has subsided. Looks for proposition to repeal non-importation law. Houses passes bill to repair old frigates. Mentions William Branch Giles.","Would survey his land but had to attend Superior Court at Wheeling. Makes proposal for 200 to 250 acres. Offer is eight gallons good whiskey and one dollar per acre. He offers flour. Draws plat to explain offer.","Person who delivers letter is authorized to sell land for General James Allen and Col. David Allen. Discusses past dispute with Woods over land in Kentucky he bought from Woods.","Building a sawmill. Thinks Mallory should have house he is renting taken from him. Doesn't know anyone else to rent it to. Benjamin Ruggles wants Paull to go in with him and others on laying out a town, (Woodsfield?)","Has heard rumors that political enemies may try to have election for clerk set aside if they lose. Suggests that Robert Woods as eldest magistrate to require sheriff to summons all magistrates to elect a clerk for County court in place of Moses Chapline, deceased. Suggests form to use.","Concerns Woods v. Lewis.","Has received Woods recommendations for commissions as officers. Trouble raising money. Considered salt tax. \"The 'Constitution' has returned ten days \u0026 no report of anything from England and France.\" Sheffey has paid no money.","Doesn't have time to consider offer for land. Prefers bank stock to land. Prefers cash to bank stock. If others sell out, he does not wish to be backward. Does not think Archibald Woods' offer for his interest in Botetourt includes what he will receive from Elijah Woods. Wants Brother James Woods to appoint attorney to settle price of land Robert Woods is to have from Joseph Woods and make a deed.","Discusses British spy, John Henry. \"It is not yet determined who is to be next President. DeWitt Clinton is spoken of.\" April elections will express public mind.","Discusses land owned by David and James Cloyd and Matthew Houston in Ohio County. In Woods v. Lewis. Lewis has sold land to ? Burwell. Lewis has paid $7,000 to William Poage. James Greenlee married Miss ? Paxton.","Defends his handling of Woods business in the suit of Woods v. Lewis.","Tells Woods he can expect an embargo. Asks him to let ? Shepherd and all friends know.","Lists officers to be commissioned. Has enclosed documents \"for the information of the people.\" Forwarded report on subject of U.S. Road. Doesn't expect anything to be done concerning road west of Monongahela. Not at liberty to say more about embargo. Received no more money from Sheffey.","Has not gotten a person to go see Windle for purpose of making a purchase. Has not gotten survey made of Capteena land.","Sending John McLure to collect $7,000 left by William Lewis. has written clerk of Monroe County to stay execution until November.","Robert Woods (uncle) wishes to purchase 200 acres of land from him. Price is $1,600. Has written father to give Archibald Woods a power of attorney. Owes Robert Woods. In addition owes $3,000-4,000 in Kentucky.","Asks to be recommended to be appointed a major in army to be raised in Ohio.","Sheffey does not find it convenient to give a settlement at this time.","Asks that bearer be paid thirty-nine dollars.","Has seven thousand dollars as part of the execution against William Lewis in Woods v. Lewis.","Needs to enter quarters of land?. Includes document of Archibald Woods. Asking that volunteers for the army be encouraged. Tells what pay and rations soldiers will receive.","Has seen Battial Harrison who has the Virginia military land warrants. Will make some proposition. James Paull has gone to Richmond. Would rather deal with Paull.","Introduces Henry Greene who wishes to obtain advice respecting the validity of a claim of land.","Needs brick to mend a hearth. Asks for late newspapers.","Resigning his office in the Wheeling Light Infantry. Woods has written two names on the letter as possible replacements for Pannill.","Reports on the measurement of lumber. Does not like quality of the boards.","Wishes to know if Woods intends to let him have Mr. Ramsey's place.","Put advertisement in paper for sale of town lots and sent notices.","At the first muster of the Wheeling Light Infantry, ensign of the company made known his intention to decline serving in the company in the capacity of an officer longer than five years from the date of his commissions. Company elected a replacement, John Richardson and recommended him to be appointed. Includes Archibald Woods, listing possible officers.","Had sent commission to Jno Richardson to be ensign in Wheeling Light Infantry. Since Richardson has been accused in affidavit by ? Zane of saying he would not interfere if slaves in eastern part of state rose up and murdered their masters, he should return his commission.","Scope and Contents Recommends Mr. Ross to repair public arms. Woods has written on the letter: William Ross at Frederick Town on Monongala River, Washington County, Pennsylvania","Enclosed will gives the course of the war. Woods' son, Thomas, stayed with him. Thinks it's high time for Congress to adjourn.","Still wants $1600 for the land he is offering to Robert Woods. News about Andrew Woods, Robert Woods, and John M. Walker.","Wants to rent horse pasture.","Tells Woods to have the public arms repaired.","Answer to a letter from Sheffey concerning Woods' manner of collecting money due him in Woods v. Lewis. Includes earlier draft of above. .","Encloses copy of Daniel Sheffey's statement which Woods thinks is incorrect. Tries to understand the statement. Thinks majority of people are opposed to war. Cannot raise troops, as commander of 4th Regiment, Virginia militia. Has on company volunteers, one company drafted. Wife had large son, William. Nearly cost her her life.","Whiskey Woods has sold him is indifferent. Discusses salt works. Cannot hire or sell slave because he has a sore leg.","Cannot accept price Caldwell proposes for land. Gives his offer.","Orders Woods to order his regiment to Wheeling for training.","Unable to raise money owed to Woods.","Thanks Woods for paying taxes for him. Sends money by son, John Croghan. Mentions George Croghan. Will consider exchanging land with Woods after he gets necessary information.","Scope and Contents Asks questions concerning impressment of camp kettles, axes, and wagons. \"The troops from this Regiment are to meet at this place on Tuesday next and will proceed in boats to the place of Destination, on Wednesday if possible, say Thursday at farthest. I shall be happy to meet and accompany the troop from your Regiment.\" Late orders authorize the Col. commanding to provide for the transportation of the baggage. \"My opinion is that wagons should be procured in each regiment, they can be sent by water to point pleasant, the horses by land, the camp kettles so far as we may stand in need will be taken from Mr. Dutty... Keel Boats going to Kenhawn for salt can be procured if you can engage but I have as yet engaged by one, three will be necessary.\"","Understands Woods' men are to meet this day at Wheeling. Sends Capt. Russel to receive from information as to boats for the transportation of the troops and also as to provisions. \"Say five days Rations of bread and salt pork of Bacon, ready cooked, my wish being to go on Day and Night if possible until we arrive at Point Pleasant.\"","To raise supplies for families of soldiers. Includes minutes of a meeting of citizens of Richmond, Manchester and their vicinities held at the Capitol. Resolved that name of association be \"The Society for promoting the success of the War against Great Britain.\" Lists duties of the association, including the appointing of a standing committee in each town and County.... 2 pages.","Scope and Contents To Capt. Lewis Bonnet to impress a keel boat. Includes affidavit of John McLure, William Irwin, and John Feay, that the value of the service of the keel boat is $50.00. Includes, Archibald Woods, certifying above. Includes warrant from Archibald Woods, to Benjamin Jefferies, to impress a keel boat. Includes affidavit of John McLure that the value of the service of the keel boat is $50.00.","Notifying Woods that a note endorsed by him for Morgan Jones is due and unpaid.","Has received, in the absence of the Governor, Woods' letter, asking to have made at Wheeling, arms for a troop.","Will attend court martial and pay his fine if it's proved he should have gone when called.","Will leave home in a week for Washington. Should be glad to hear result of your election for electors. Expects peace ticket to have a large majority in his County.","Tries to make arrangement with Woods concerning stoneware and earthenware. Unable to get salt he needed for his manufacture.","Proposes to start a newspaper with the press to be in Wheeling.","Madison ticket had a majority of 92. Stephen Van Rensselaer has met with a defeat. Has been informed that Return Jonathan Meigs has been insulted by the common soldiers and almost afraid of times at times to leave his quarters lest he might meet with insults.\" \"I am anxious to hear if peace is expected or if we must go on in this destructive war. If it is to continue God help the nation for in many places, the people are ready almost to cut other throats.\" Cites examples. Will write Daniel Sheffey for account with William Lewis.","Will sell land for $12,000.","Thinks militia are expensive and ruinous. Thinks they can provide little real service \"as well might you put unbroken Horses to a Wagon--they possess the strength \u0026 spirit--but they will not pull together.\" sees no prospect of speedy termination of the war. \"the Administration which makes War does rarely make peace.\" Discusses War Hawks. Anxious to hear about Virginians in Western Army. Will present statement to Daniel Sheffey.","Concerns Cloyd military lands in Ohio County.","Gives directions for morning and evening parades.","Gives family news and news of household activities.","Woods should rent to ? Hollister. Terms are too high for Okey.","Has spoken to General S. Smith about lands in Wheeling. Land is owned by James A. Buchanan of Baltimore. \"No doubt the Papers give you an account how our Generals in the North have managed their campaigns . Was ever a Nation cursed with such officers.\" Secretary of Navy has resigned. Gives makeup of regiments and number. Thinks too many. \"We attempt more than we can do well.\"","Concerns politics in Ohio.","Sends statement concerning execution in Woods v. Lewis. Asks Hamilton to try to see execution and aid him in obtaining his money.","Transmitting advice of council that any artillery companies who are furnished with gun carriages may build sheds to protect them.","Scope and Contents For Woods to rent land (including orchard) to Cunningham.","Has received Woods' letter. Lands on Wheeling Creek belong to heirs of his father. If Woods will make proposition, Buchanan will submit it to the heirs.","Mentions Buchanan attitude toward selling land. Has received no news from James Winchester concerning River Raisin defeat. Disagrees with conduct of the war....\"but you and I have it not in our power to regulate these things; but with the people we should speak a language which should be heard even? in the recesses of the palace.\"","For Woods to rent land to the Varneys. Woods is to supply livestock and utensils.","Asks Woods to suspend collection of fine against him because his son failed to attend regimental court.","Concerns Woods v. Lewis.","\"You may expect something like an Embargo before we rise.\" Expects tax bills to go up. Has put letter before Secretary of War.","To be partners in purchasing flour for export to New Orleans or elsewhere.","Apparently, two commissions have been served to same person. Woods describes the two men.","Thanks Woods for saying he will tend to paying the taxes on his land. Since Woods title to land in Kentucky is disputed, he does not want to exchange.","For Barnett to build a log house. Gives details on how house is to be built.","Promise to give possession of a house and lot.","Request to let John D. seaman have flour.","Needs lime to finish house.","To sell Barrit land.","Scope and Contents Concerns whiskey.","Has concluded a bargain with William Sharpless for house and lot. Troops have mounted. Col. Perkins has resigned. Paull expects to be colonel.","Concerns opening a road from Woodsfield to Marietta, Ohio.","Scope and Contents Making arrangements to sell property to William Sharpless in event he does not return from war. Intends to go into mercantile business. Have drawn clothing for 27th Regiment and tomorrow start for upper Sandusky and the Lower Sandusky.","Includes affidavit of Josiah M. Smith.","Troops are getting ready to march.","Describes difficulties in provisioning troops.","Woods' letter apparently miscarried. Must prepare for a campaign in September.","Concerns payments for barrels of flour?.","Lists repairs (and cost) to muskets and certifies that Adam Keller did the work.","Settling of accounts.","Trying to locate Betsy and arrange for her to be sent home.","Asks Woods to make a survey.","Orders Woods to order troops for muster.","Concerns selling a house and lot to Sharpless.","Thinks Woods' son, Franklin, can get an appointment in militia. Thinks serving will be good for him.","Concerns sale of house and land to a Mr. Mallory.","Scope and Contents Franklin Woods arrives. Gen. William Henry Harrison appointed him a third lieutenant. Paull gives his philosophy about serving in the army. Gives instructions about selling house and lot to Sharpless.","Sorry to hear of ill health of Mrs. Paull. Surprised to hear that Franklin had enlisted. Discusses war. \"This war of glory or glorious war-which appears to be attended with every calamity defeat and disaster that ever in any shape befell any country ancient or modern-how is it? Are nations punished in proportion to their demerits?...I never once for a moment supposed that the contemptible province of Upper Canada peopled by semibarbarians could have held the United States at bay for more than a year-and even make inroads upon us--\"","Sends forty-one guns and thirty six cartridge boxes.","Charges that Roberts tried to avoid danger withdrew himself from Tyamochta and allowed the baggage of his company to be lost; let tobacco, coffee and chocolate be traded for sale and let other baggage be left and lost; said men did not have to serve past 22nd of March; and used threatening language to a captain. Signed by David Pugh.","Scope and Contents Wants Linsley to try to settle an agreement made with ? Ross.","Mentions Oliver Hazard Perry's naval victory on Lake Erie.","Asks Woods aid in helping a Mr. Dear enter land.","Signed by B. D. adjutant.","Concerns cutting trees and Woods' accusations that Holister has wasted nails and boards.","Malory has had trouble entering lands at Woodsfield. Barber wants to encourage settlers.","Discusses battle at Moravian Town Battle of the Thames. Includes general orders congratulating the troops after the battle of Moravian Town, Michigan.","Petitions are doing very well perhaps concerning a division of Belmont County, Ohio. Barretts have not yet marked out the road. George Swaney has not marked road. Wife wants to move back to river. Would like to rent from Woods.","Requests that Mrs. Woods acknowledge release of dower to his deed.","Sympathizes with Woods' rheumatism. Has resigned his pastoral charge and preaches only occasionally. Gives family and neighbor hard news. Only chance for peace is defeat of Bonaparte. Gives a calculation of no peace before 1866. Recommends George Stanley Faber's book on prophecies. Conrad Speece is preacher.","Gives excuses for why he has not paid money or salt to Woods.","Includes affidavit, (witnessed by George Knox, Alexander Chaplinand Benjamin W. Mahan) of Joseph Spencer that he will not challenge the title of Woods to the land.","Arrived in Detroit \"the second of October after a long and tedious march of about 30 days from camp Seneca. The 27th Regiment has taken quarters in this place for this Winter which was very lucky for the officers having lost all their clothing.\" Has been sick with bilious fever. Learning duties of a Lieutenant.","Parks is to pay fifty flour barrels annually.","Is concerned about Betsy's ill health. Her family is well. She has eight children.","Needs flour.","Says it is second time he has written Woods to come for money. Asks to have deed drawn in Huey Gilliland's name.","Sends to Woods for money.","Letter from Gen. Lewis Cass indicates troops are sickly--upwards for 2,000 are down. Has sent Woods an old deed of trust.","Concerns possible repeal of a law creating a new County?. ? Hammond has written William Sharpless advising him to take Paull's property.","Requests for flour.","Concerns money ? McCluney hopes to recover in a law suit.","Concerns creation of and location of courthouse in Monroe County, Ohio. Did not pass lower house.","Expects an attack before spring by British and Indians. Illness among troops","Making excuses for John Wheeler who has been unable to attend musters.","Wants to buy white oaks from Woods.","Has received $200 from Daniel Sheffey. Requests family news. \"the Democrats here are very sanguine in expectation of peace. I think the probability is that if Clay's oratorial powers can avert it he will.\"","Concerns creation of new County i.e. Monroe. Road has not been marked.","Signed by James Harbour, Governor. Registered by J. W. Pleasants. Bears seal of Virginia.","Concerns selection of Wheeling.","Change in law for time of training.","Asks Woods if he has purchased the place which Joseph Ramsey purchased.","Obligated to attend at West Liberty on business of Wheeling Bank. Capt. Howlett is gone to Washington. Lt. Brady will attend for him. Howlett's opinion is that companies of Capt. Jeffries, Gratehouse, Frazier, and Howlett compose the upper Battalion.","Requesting terms a tract of land may be purchased on.","Doubts if appointment of M. J. White as president of a bank to be organized by the Ohio Company? would be good.","Has gotten commissioners to lay out road from Marietta to Monroe County line. Needs information from Woods on where a road from Woodfield ought to intersect.","Requests Woods' presence at a stockholders meeting.","Received Woods' letter advising of Chapline succeeding against Cresap. Sending money by his son, John, to reimburse Woods for payment of land taxes. Knows nothing of ? Doddridge, or of mortgage he has against Mr. Hall. Has asked about land and house belonging to Mr. Smith.","Concerns runaway slave.","For 120 acres on the Ohio River.","Has settled with William Sharpless. Woods can receive 50 shares of bank stock.","Sends survey.","Needs six bushels of corn.","George Croghan is commander. His mode of commanding is preferable to former commander, Col. Butler. Franklin Woods would like to resign. Is in debt. Did not receive money sent out by George Paull. Describes fort.","For Woods to lease land to Atkison.","Scope and Contents Discusses dry goods. \"I would, not recommend your going into business until peace is made.\"","Betsy (Woods) Paull continues to mend. On trip to visit his father. Major Gwynn says 26, 27, \u0026 28th Regiments will be consolidated. Expects to lose his rank. \"Betsy wishes you to write her as soon as her mother is confined.\"","Applies for arrest of Archibald Hamilton on charges he received twenty dollars from James Burrus who was applying for exemption from service. Includes affidavit, undated, of Samuel McClure.","To vote for directions in the Ohio Company.","Includes copy of charges against Hamilton.","Few soldiers left in Regiment. Mentions consolidations and possibility of Paull and himself being extra officers and struck off. 27th Regiment has been disgraced. Cannot get clothes. \"if any officer appears on parade without blue pantaloons and boots he is immediately arrested.\"","Wants to buy land from Woods.","Mr. Chapline can inform about the discoveries about property lines. Will expect sheep and probably will take some half breed merino.","Mrs. Woods had twins, one of whom died within 5 days. Expects Indian treaty. \" I do not know but it will be my turn to go to Norfolk in the next call or requision of militia.\"","Concerning sale of Sharpless house.","Discussing uniforms.","Trying to sell Woods a horse.","Concerns William Baker who denies endorsing Jones' note; and salt.","Trying to settle debt.","Will send Woods his horse if cannot find a better one at fair price.","Sending Woods his horse. Will send epaulets.","Orders Woods to a muster.","Sold sorrell horse. Has got no marching orders yet. Petitions being circulated concerning location of County seat of Monroe County, Ohio.","Scope and Contents For Fawcett acting as attorney for Samuel Cope to sell a house and lot in Wheeling, West Virginia to Woods.","For a house and lot in Wheeling.","Sends what he thinks register's fees are.","Sends a petition concerning militia fines. Expects lawsuit.","Gives hours. Fines will be strictly enforced. All funds on hand will go to purchase books. Arrears on shares must be paid.","Does not have any desire to sell land he owns in Ohio County.","for Woods to lease land to Steenrod.","Concerns a lawsuit Philip Doddridge is handling for Woods.","Orders 10th, 17th, 18th, and 10th Brigades to Norfolk.","Makes a deposit on quarter sections. Has been at Woodfield clearing streets. Hopes to see Barber when commissioners meet to fix seat of justice for Monroe. Has been engaged marking a road to the Ohio from the new town.","For property given to Woods by Biddle to satisfy rent that is in arrears.","Concerns quarter section of land Smith wants to enter. The bearers, Mr. Smith and Baker want to rent. Show them the land where Duvall lives.","Wants to enter quarter sections.","Has been recommended as coroner of his County. Would like appointment to Woods staff. Wants appointment and hope Woods' staff are not required to march.","Jesse Hunt's brother owns land Woods is interested in. Jesse Hunt offers ten dollars per acre for land Woods owns near his brother's land. Discusses flour milling and whiskey distilling.","Asking to be appointed surgeon to 4th Reg't, Virginia Militia. Includes 1815 February 4 of John Connell. H. Marshall and William McHenry to Woods, recommending Stevenson.","For Woods to lease land to Cunningham.","Scope and Contents Is satisfied that he received thirteen bushels of corn.","Adam Kellar wishes to ride home to Richmond instead of marching with rest of troops.","Trying to rent land for Woods.","Introduces Archibald Woods to Marshall.","John Spence has been arrested for desertion. Asks for a court martial.","For Woods to lease land to Goodridge and Morley.","Neither state nor federal government has funds to pay troops. Arrangements will be made to pay them at a later date.","Asks Woods to remit John Spence's sentence for desertion and release him.","For Woods to lease land to Barrett and for Barrett to repair a cabin and clear land.","Woods explains the unusual nature of his muster return due to the circumstances of their march.","Scope and Contents Bonnett resigns his commission as major of the 1st Battalion of the 4th Reg't of Virginia Militia.","Got three quarter sections of land.","Woffert does not want to sell his land.","Has bought land from Jacob Ash that he had no right to sell.","Has no recollection of articles of agreement between George Poage and Woods.","Will stick to his terms for selling land. Asks Woods to sell his lame horse.","For 56 acres of land sold for delinquent taxes.","Send note against James Woods (with deed to him) to Joseph Woods. Includes James Woods to Robert Woods?, undated. 1 page.","Although Woods thinks settlement of Poages' claim against him made by Chapline and Thomas Woods is totally against him, he will agree to it.","Has found a slave who ran away from Archibald Woods. Has promised slave if he would return, he would not be whipped.","Requests commission as lieutenant for Jon Curtis if Woods has it.","States when he wants to hold a battalion court of inquiry and a regimental court of inquiry.","Does not wish to buy Croghan's land at the price Croghan named. Will sell his horse for him.","Tells Woods, McCluny of Charlestown is in Wheeling if he wishes to see him.","A man wishes to buy land. Asks Woods for amount. Mr. Scott wants to know if Mr. Morrison can have a set of stable logs.","Did not know of muster until day of muster. His knee was out of place and he had no horse to ride.","Wants to make some disposition of a military land claim placed in his hands by Woods fourteen years previously.","For Woods to lease land and ferries to Malory and Long. Malory and Long can also tap sugar maples.","Woods' land has been sold for taxes but can redeemed within two years of sale by paying taxes plus interest. Woods should send money for taxes for 1814 and 1815.","Clay has drawn up petition to President to establish road to Wheeling. Meigs says tract for sale in Indiana Territory will be open for sale in April or May.","Will not be able to go to Indiana Territory ?. Fears prices will be too high. A tract of his land (4066 acres in Wood County) was sold for taxes. Asks Woods to redeem.","Orders a day of training of officers and a day of regimental muster.","Miller's brother does not yet know the result of his application to cob. Walker relating to lands on Green River. Discusses bank paper. Hears there is petition before Maryland legislature to establish a state bank. Has Philadelphia worried. Mentions possibility of a turnpike to Wheeling.","Does not expect deposit being replaced by any act of Congress. Cumberland Road must await annual appropriation.","Does not have extra capital. to invest in Woodfield, Ohio.","Will return a runaway slave for Woods for a fee.","Decision on U.S. Road to Wheeling has been referred to Sec. of Treasury; however, Dallas is a Pennsylvanian.","Unable to check on Woods' land, but thinks it has been sold for taxes. Woods' mother is in her usual state of health, but her memory fails her. Gives news of his family.","Defends the assessment of Woods' land which Woods thinks is too high.","Chief of Wyandot Indians is dead and his tribes are desirous of selling their lands. No report on U.S. Road. House of Representatives are now discussing direct tax. Mentions birth of a son to Mrs. Paull (Woods' daughter.)","Offers to trade money and horses for land.","Forwarded Woods' letter and memorial from citizens of Wheeling to Clay. James Ross and Charleston people are exciting opposition. ? Connel has obtained depositions on a road from Charleston to Zanesville and made a statement relative to Town of Charleston. Asks Woods for depositions concerning Wheeling. Lands in Indiana not ready for sale yet.","President has made a communication to both houses concerning Cumberland Road. It contains a statement of expenditure already made and those necessary to complete it. Commissioner of land office has promised a complete map of Indiana Territory. Will send to Woods.","Describes Indiana Territory, its land, its inhabitants and prospects for the sale of the public lands.","Secretary of Treasury reported in favor of Wheeling for U.S. Road.","Scope and Contents Secretary of Treasury has decided in favor of Wheeling for the Cumberland Road route. Senate has passed bill for levying direct tax of three million dollars. House of Representatives is considering bank bill.","Secretary of Treasury reported to President on Cumberland Road, in favor of Wheeling. Mentions land tax of three million dollars. National Bank bill is under consideration in the House of Representatives. House passed bill authorizing members to frank during recess. Doesn't think it will pass Senate.","For Cockayne to sell Woods two hundred acres of land in Warren County, Ohio. Woods has right to give land back.","Has been informed that President confirmed report of Secretary of Treasury concerning the Cumberland Road. Exertions now will be to procure a large appropriation. Commissioners of land office cannot fix any time when land in Indiana Territory will be sold.","Has received five dollars from Woods. Sends pantaloons back to him. Asks about his militia discharge. J. G. Jackson has declared as a candidate. Willson is coroner.","Report on Cumberland Road has been referred to Committee in House of Representatives. Republican caucus voted Monroe and Tompkins as candidates. \"on the subject of the road Monroe was decidedly your friend, his influence was important. I hope it will not be forgotten. However this subject must remain with yourself.\" Owing to sickness of draftsman in the land office has not been able to procure a map of the Indiana Territory.","Two hundred acres of land bought from Samuel Cockainis worth about four dollars an acre. Discusses Capteena land owned by Jeremiah Hurst. Glad Cumberland Road is settled. Gives price of flour.","The committee to whom the Cumberland Road was referred have reported in favor of the appropriation. House of Representatives laid 30 per cent ad valorem duty on imported cottons. National Bank bill is now is Senate.","Cumberland Road being confirmed, he is waiting the result of the Appropriation. Connell and Doddridge still have plan for a military road. Shepherd hopes to be appointed a Superintendent, but if not wants contract for a section of it. \"Mr. Clay has done all he promised but Ruggles never gave out for which I do regard him as one of our particular friends. \"","Would like to rent place where James Barrett lives.","Public lands have not been surveyed because Indians ordered the surveyors off. William Henry Harrison owns land near Vincennes and has laid it out in town lots.","Wants to borrow $1500 to use to buy bank stock.","Wants to buy or borrow anvil.","Resolutions introduced to appoint committee to look into military road through Charleston. Bills passed House to admit Indiana and Mississippi as states. Nothing done on appropriation for building Cumberland Road.","Draughtsman in office is unable to attend to business. Sends sketch of Indiana Territory taken from Bradley's maps by a pupil of the draughtsman.","House has passed appropriation of $300,000 for Cumberland Road.","Necessary for Woods and Barber to pay up all the installments on the land Woodfield stands on so lot owners can have deeds. Wants Barber to go to Indiana with him. Wants to speculate with Barber's interest in Woodfield.","Resigns his commission as captain in the Wheeling Light Infantry.","Asks to borrow $160.","McClandhan's father needs taxes paid on land.","Concerns appointment for superintendent of Cumberland Road. Connell has withdrawn. Moses Shepherd and Rolfe are applicants.","Concerning legal difficulties in collecting militia fines.","Will pay money to redeem land for taxes to County clerk of Wood County. Wilson's daughter died on April 15.","Resigns commission.","Has not heard from servants. Sends amount due on a fractional section. Has heard nothing from Indiana lands.","Cannot attend training or regimental muster because of illness. Sends company return.","Sale of lots to David Person and ? Jackson.","Asks terms for a lot.","Scope and Contents Will take depositions in lawsuit of Wilson (as administrator of Richard Nichols v. John Caldwell, Robert Woods, Archibald Woods et al. in District Chancery Court at Clarksburg, West Virginia","Sends for corn meal.","Sends for land patents.","Unable to attend taking of depositions in Wilson v. Caldwell, Woods et al.","Shall be ready to raise house for Franklin Woods. Needs flour and money.","Scope and Contents Request for payment of son's board. Includes account of ? Woods with Biddle.","Does not want to buy lots at Doddridge's price.","Cumberland Road bill for $300,000 has passed. Majority struck out $30,000 for surveys of harbor bill. Determined to protrate system of interval improvements. Includes speech of David Crockett from notes made by Wilson while Crockett was speaking.","Politics.","For 178 acres in Ohio County.","McClandhan's father is concerned he will lose his land due to taxes. Asks Woods to pay them.","Wanted to build house on his lot but County has laid foundation of temporary courthouse in front of his lot at Woodsfield. Includes, Archibald Woods stating that he agreed to pay six dollars to commission to alter foundation of jail.","Sends plat of public lands in Indiana. Gives his route to Indiana.","Watch with small glass is disposed of. Has two hunting watches left. Suggests Woods come to see them. Includes memorandum of an agreement between George Paull and Archibald Woods for the purchase of land in Indiana.","Has looked at transcript of answers in lawsuit of S. R. Wilson vs. Woods et al. Thinks deeds are in office as part of W. Chapline, Jr.'s answer. Nothing more is necessary. Attendance at next term not necessary except for presence of patents.","Formal subpoena to attend at Chillicothe. Prisoner will not give his consent to his not going.","James Smith has been to Marietta to enter fraction marked A. Woods. He left deposit of sixteen dollars. Asks Woods to be his special bail in suit of James Reff?","General William Henry Harrison recommends white river country very highly. Paull is concerned about what bank notes will be accepted as payment for land. Some of his are counterfeit.","Gives circumstances of James Smith entering Woods' land.","Asks Woods to give his recollection of a settlement of an estate.","Asks for two subpoenas to be sent in lawsuit of Wilson v. Woods et al. \"We hung a negro here last Friday for rape on his mistress. The Methodists say he went strait to heaven.\" Shall have a new Judge on this circuit.","Concerns land in Indiana.","Asks if Woods' family will accompany his family to Augusta County, Virginia on a visit.","Fourth day of land sales. Has not bought an acre. Describes lands and prices. Jesse Hunt will not sell until he writes his brother.","Has bought 2 1/4 sections. Describes land and sales.","Asks Sockman to assist Doctor James Rolfe to count the public arms. Includes Sockman stating he has complied with the request.","Franklin Woods fell from horse and dislocated shoulder. Wilson's mother and other family have started for Staunton.","Concerns meeting with Woods to discuss location of Cumberland Road.","Can not come to Wheeling because hogs get in his corn everyday. Has business at Court. Asks Woods to tend to a note at the bank.","Describes assault and battery by James Smith over hogs getting into corn.","Virginia Thanks Woods for paying taxes on land. A. Hamilton does not think he owes Woods any money probably in setting Woods v. Lewis.","Has served in militia for 37 years.","To build a house. Gives specifications.","For Wallings to clear twenty acres of land within two years for which Woods will give him fifty acres in Monroe County, Ohio.","For Sweeney to clear eight acres of land.","Asks Woods to bring him teaspoons.","Concerns bank bills in Virginia General Assembly.","Informs Woods of the death of his brother, James Woods.","Discussed embassy with Secretary of State ?. The committee have reported a bill favorable to the Caldwell resolutions and made Columbus Ohio? a point. Compensation bill is repealed. Banks will commence specie payment.","For Woods to lease eleven acres to Bowers.","Concerning Jackson's Treaty with the Creek Indians and the opening up of land in Georgia and Alabama as a result. Describes land. Gives news of death of his father James Woods.","Election of James Moore. Sale of public lands.","Samuel Sweeny ? has left place. James Smith has Mallory indicted for keeping a disorderly house.","Dispute between John Connell, and John Dix over their co-partnership in Brooke Furnace will be arbitrated. Woods is to serve on panel.","Gives status of Wheeling bank notes.","Have plank and are ready to start on a house for Woods.","Death of James Woods. Account of murder of one negro slave by another. Discusses prices. Asks Woods help in settling debts in Ohio. Neighborhood news.","Asks Barber to send land certificate.","Wants to meet Woods at St. Clairsville and pay him principle. Then Woods can see William Downey for interest.","For McKinney to build a bridge on the Cumberland Road.","In conference with ? Thompson, they have decided to delay purchase of goods till season for laying in fall cargo. Regret Franklin Woods cannot be put on a certainty as to company's employ.","Concerning their letter to him about the business of their company and their not hiring his son, Franklin.","Opened Woods' letter to William Croghan, Jr. Gives Woods opinions on land in Indiana. Thanks Woods for previous friendly acts.","For Cleaburn Simms to serve as deputy sheriff to finish up his business as the former sheriff.","Asks compensation for a great cost given to Woods by George Paull.","Sends four hundred dollars to pay Robert Woods.","For Dugan and Linton to build a bridge as part of the Cumberland Road. Includes agreement, (witnessed by Thomas McGeer) of Matthew Stewart of Pittsburgh to fulfill above contract, 1817 September 19. Includes agreement, (witnessed by Ben Galloway) of Thomas McGeer and Henry Jordan to fulfill above contract.","Concerns land purchase?","Boards for Woods' house in Woodsfield are ready.","Dispute over stone the Irishmen quarried.","Unable to do Woods' work.","Would like to keep a hand he has hired to drive his oxen a few more days.","Concerns digging a well.","Will build wall. Asks for advance of fifty dollars.","Speaks of a third party J. Mallory who has done all in his power against him and against whom he has a judgment.","Does not think James Smith has proof of slander.","Of his handling of an execution.","Needs planks. Hopes to settle dispute between himself and James Smith.","Sonny Smith has been ill so long. Man from Kentucky needs his horse.","A. Werninger has Negro boy for sale. He ran away and is confined to jail. \"The family are well and doing well considering the great loss we have sustained.\" Asks it he will be safe in receiving the notes of the Ohio Company for taxes.","Writes by Mr. Woods. Enjoys good health and expects to settle there.","Problems with building a bridge for Cumberland Road.","Concerns problems with his hauling stone for the Cumberland Road.","Woods is upset over Thompson's suggestion that someone else should take charge of bridge building in the area for the Cumberland Road.","Directions for building a house.","Concerns elections.","Concerns building bridge at Lee's Run for the Cumberland Road and paying the laborers.","Will accept Woods' offer to buy his land.","Asks Woods to draft a form of an assignment of the contract for Paull to endorse.","Legislature has done nothing of importance. Legislature is discussing defects in the Constitution. Mentions various bank bills. \"The Legislature seems very much in the Spirit of making banks and new counties.\" Col. Poage mentioned in his letter that Woods' mother has been stricken with the palsy.","Scope and Contents Mallory is upset that Woods has rented the store at the mouth of the Capteena with one acre of ground to Henry Swippe. Does not want Swippe to have the ground. Thinks James] Smith and Swippe are trying to run him off.","For Woods to lease a grist mill and house to Waddell.","Discontent of people renting land from Woods.","Scope and Contents Mallory is going to give up possession of Woods place. Blames troubles on James Smith and Henry Swippy. Asks Woods not to rent the place to them.","Scope and Contents Needs Woods to appear at suit of Fract? against him. Blames James?] Smith for the lawsuit being brought. Discusses his dispute with Smith involving a letter.","Sends vacine crust.","Scope and Contents Will move to the place Mr. Parks lives on and intends to comply with bargain Vance and Woods agreed on.","Traces chain of title for a lot and house in Wheeling.","Tells Woods how to proceed in collecting pay for his son from Paymaster General.","Promises to make a final settlement of their business.","Has written previously accepting Woods' offer for his land. \"The family of my father has been greatly distressed occasioned by the death of my uncle Genl. G. R. Clark.\" Growth of Louisville is astonishing.","For a house, shop, garden and field.","Is leaving plantation and wants to settle up with Woods.","Merchants in Maysville are dissatisfied with those in Pittsburgh, Would like for men to set up commission business in Wheeling.","Ohio members have called upon William Henry Crawford on subject of his orders to receivers of public monies. Has received money for Woods' son, Franklin. Bill has passed Senate to allow purchasers one more year to pay for lands.","Concerns business dealings with ? Nichols.","Doubts sale of a lot in Wheeling due to foreclosure is legal. As Martin's executor, he must try to recover the property.","Dispute over number of rails counted toward rent.","Concerns the arbitration of a dispute over whiskey.","Men in Wheeling are planning a commission merchant house to supply merchants in Kentucky so they no longer have to deal with Pittsburgh.","Took warrant of attorney to enter judgment against Charles Wells.","No Kentucky paper in the Bank. Negotiation with Bank at Cincinnati has taken all our paper south of Chillicothe.","Received Woods' letter and a letter and power of attorney from Robert Poage?. Will investigate possibility of brother defrauding a brother and the helpless children of the brother.","Encloses assignment of Stepp certificate. Certificates assigned by Paull to Woods must have County seal. Flood has killed Jno. Hardesty family and ruined crops.","Unable to pay Woods.","Scope and Contents In notion of going to Kentucky but now thinks of Woods' area. Seeks information. Includes, in a different hand of a genealogical chart of the Breckinridge family.","Has received Cox' letter containing charges exhibited against Williams and Josias Thompsonas agents of the National Road. Assumes they are the charges stated by James Marshall. Will state what he knows about. Charges concern sinking of ground on hill above and adjoining Wheeling, distance of road at Shepherd's Mill, too many bridges on little Wheeling Creek, contracts to bidders who could not carry them out and for purchasing land and changing road to pass land he purchased.","Woods has made statement towards exculpating Thompson and Williams from charges concerning their handling of building of National Road. \"I think Col. Williams conduct in relation to this business cannot well be impeached as he has acted uprightly and in most instances as the charges relate to you they are groundless also. Although such are the facts, yet good grounds for charges against your official conduct do exist.\" Criticizes Thompson for changing road, and allowing contractor to use logs and brush, for want of firmness and decision, and did not look at a place where he could have saved a spring. Thompson had mentioned in Wheeling that some mystery existed respecting the drafts drawn by Shepherd and Paull causing a suspicion that Woods was concerned in that transaction.","Rebuttal against Woods' letter. If Woods knew Steenrod was using logs and brush, he should have reported it. Thinks Woods is angry because Thompson removed him from managing a sector of the road. Thinks Woods is trying to have him removed as superintendent. \"You may shew your teeth but cannot bite.\"","States Thompson did not remove him. He discontinued himself. Knows Thompson saw logs and brush placed in road bed. \"This would not be a dispute between Charleston and Wheeling. It will be simply whether the government will permit their superintendent to be a contractor also at the same time.\" Has three articles proving it and will disclose it.","Description of him and his clothing.","Will come tomorrow bringing money for land. Authorizes Woods to make arrangement with Feay.","Woods must move his fence which is interfering with National Road. In absence of superintendent have consulted Steenrod. \"Owing to the ill health of Steenrod's family we think by the track you pursue you are treating him with that injustice that a neighbour ought to shudder at.\"","Woods' land will not be sold for taxes.","Asks land values for purchase by others and himself.","Concerns a disputed account for hauling.","Concerns a debt owed by Spencer.","Trying to negotiate a settlement with Spencer concerning money.","Concerns terms of land deals. Gives opinion of how difficult Jeremiah Hunt will be to deal with. Lists prices of wheat, rye, corn, whiskey and flour.","Wants pay for himself and the 10th Brigade of Virginia militia.","Three New England families have arrived. John Coll was elected Colonel of militia. Wants Woods help in establishing a land office at Woodsfield. \"The mail from Marietta arrived for the first time at Woodsfield on Wednesday past.\"","Subject of where to locate National Road through Ohio is before committee. Anonymous writers are addressing Secretary of Treasury on the subject of road, imputing misconduct to Elie Williams, Josias Thompson and others.","Thanks Woods for paying an installment for him.","Discusses Ohio legislature and describes inauguration of Governor ?. Debating right of privilege on memorial of Joseph Kerr who was arrested while serving in General Assembly. \"Mr. Hoge and family are well. He has not been invited to give us prayers nor do I expect that he will.\"","Appoints Woods, William Chapline and Peter Yarnal, directors of the Northwestern Bank. Includes minutes of Governor of council making the appointments.","Announces Archibald Woods', William Chapline and Peter Yarnal's appointment to Board of Northwestern Bank. Details opposition to their appointments.","Has received Woods letter and with directions therein and papers from Jonathan Jacksonand will shape declarations in ejectment. Denies he is friend of U. S. Bank.","John Stipp has left down payment on land. State Senate passes resolution for convention. John Rowan and Jacob Burnett are there wishing to get a canal connecting Lake Erie to Ohio. Gives the legislative news. \"Mrs. Hoge has got a son and is well and the rest of the family.\"","Treaty with Indians in Ohio is signed and land will be surveyed and offered for sale. Treaty with Indians for purchase of land in Indiana is undecided. Secretary of Treasury is making exertions to have road completed from Uniontown to Washington.","Is sending copy of will of sister A. Poage and includes a copy of an affidavit for Woods to execute.","Sends estimate to erect a building for Woods.","Tells volume of mail he is handling as postmaster of Woodsfield. Sends Bishop's estimate.","Has checked into payment of revenue? for Ohio County. Last three years have been paid. Have not received any papers from directors of Northwestern Bank. Bill to raise legislators salary passed House of Delegates. Has bill before House to benefit Zacharia] Biggs. Bill to make paper of valley Bank receivable in treasury is applied for. Intend to have paper of Northwestern Bank included. Program slowly on revision of laws.","Wants to rent property from Woods.","Deerskins are not finished. Mr. Henry Jackson wants to rent a house from Woods. \"Squad of Yankeys have arrived at Woodsfield.\"","Lists terms he will sell his land on.","Encloses Jeremiah Hunts' terms. Send prices of wheat, rye, corn and flour. Sent flour to New Orleans.","Is working for establishment of a land office at Woodsfield.","Discusses a bank bill and other legislation pending before the Ohio legislature.","Sends itemized estimate for erecting a building.","Excuse for not having sent Woods money.","Wants to borrow 1000 to 1500 dollars from bank in Wheeling.","Ezekiel Davis wishes to buy two lots in Woodsfield.","Received final certificates.","Concerning land disputed between William Croghan and the heirs of Moses Chapline.","Asking Woods if he can occupy a situation for an office on Woods' lot.","Asking about militia pay in War of 1812.","Concerns a lease from Woods to Henry Jackson which was signed over to John Coll. Coll has gone over mountains. Owes money. Many think he will not return. Two merchants, a wheelwright and one hatter have come to Woodsfield.","Scope and Contents Reports on suit against James ? Dunlop.","Authorizes Woods to borrow 1500 dollars from Northwestern Bank of Virginia at Wheeling. He will use land as collateral.","Will drive Woods' carriage to the springs. Needs some notice.","Concerns Woods' case against Dunlop.","Sets up a meeting.","Is enclosing J. C. Wright's bond for Woods' shares of stock in the Steubenville Bank. Paull sold Wright his shares of stock on the same terms. Cannot procure anyone to drive carriage.","Sends medicine to Mrs. Woods' daughter whom doctor has diagnosed as having consumption.","Has received letter from directors. Is unable to pay money. Wants to know if one hundred barrels of Great Kanamha salt could be sold.","Thinks David Parson will pay money owed to Woods but money is scarce.","Offers his land again for sale. If Woods doesn't wish to buy, ask Capt. George Taylor. Has purchased a sugar plantation in Louisiana.","Has talked to Capt. George Taylor about Croghan's land. Lists his reasons for not purchasing it.","Asks Woods what paper he'll accept to discharge notes.","Wants Woods to come out to settle money owed to him. Asks him to bring compass and chain.","Has built a frame store on his lot. Wants boards for window sashes. Money is scarce.","Wants rent reduced and gives reasons.","Accepts Woods' offer for his land and will make a special warranty deed.","Asks for money for wool carding.","Scope and Contents Gives news of Wilson family. Asks permission to go to Augusta County, Virginia","Is letting Steenrod know what he plans to report to the Superintendent of the National Road concerning the section made by Steenrod.","Offers house and lot to repay notes.","Suit of Nicholas Administrators v. Caldwell, Woods et al. was decided for the defendants.","Col George Paull's slave has been bound to Mr. Lyon of Uniontown, Pa. Reports on Nichol's administrators v. Caldwell, Woods, et al. Decree has been made in Woods v. D. Lewis.","Trying to arrange a land deal.","Wants to move to Wheeling. Offers Woods his farm near Morgantown.","Makes an offer for Berkshire's property.","Accepts Woods offer for his land. His father is dangerously ill.","Alpheus Hillson started for Richmond. She intends going to school to Mrs. Gilison. Wants Mary Woods to come back and go with her.","Trying to collect debt owed to Woods.","Has attended to Woods' request for a distributing post office at Wheeling and McLure will be retained as postmaster.","Announces Board of Trustees meeting of \"Seminary for the Education of Young Ladies.\" Includes announcement, 1819, of appointment of Archibald Woods and others to serve on Board of Trustees of a \"Seminary for the Education of Young Ladies\" to be established by Mr. and Mrs. H. Eckstern.","Is enclosing the dates of the grants. Will pay taxes shortly. Thomas M. Randolph is elected governor. Three directors have been appointed for the North Western Bank.","To contract for building a mill race.","Does not think it expedient at this time to make Wheeling a distributing office.","Pay Franklin Woods ten dollars for a set of chairs.","Asks about land warrants.","Is sending a power of attorney.","Asks Caldwell to make public charges against Thomas Woods and himself.","Discusses his business. Has reduced debt in Philadelphia from $85,000 to $20,000. Expects Gen. Jackson will be ordered to take the Floridas. Discusses land in Alabama. Gives news of Woods family.","Has seen postmaster general regarding setting up a post office in Belmont County, Ohio.","Is enclosing transfer of land you sold to John Sipp. Transfer needs witnesses. Sipp cannot pay money owed to Woods. Money is scarce. Includes George Paull to Archibald Woods.","That Moses M. Chapline shall apply for a judgment against Woods because his deputy, Archibald Hamilton failed to return a \"Capias Ad Sales Faciendum.\"","Encloses a grant of land. Treasurer of Virginia John Preston has promised to refund money and resign. German Baker of Cumberland has been appointed. First teller of Richmond branch of U.S. Bank has left with money. Mentions other legislative business.","Wilson is deciding where to practice law. Applied for office of Councilor from Virginia. \"I was too well acquainted with the Tuckahoes to expect that any backwoodsman would be elected to that office...\" Asks his uncle's advice.","Has eight thousand brick ready for Woods.","Woods' son Thomas is commencing a suit against Joseph Caldwell for slander and wants to engage Doddridge.","Wants to see agreement between Woods et al and Stephen R. Wilson administrator \u0026 Joseph Spencer. Asks Woods to send copy.","Trying to settle a note. Will W. Man? wants to have a job to clean land and a place to live.","Does not wish to sell his land.","Unable to find anyone to rent Woods' place.","Offers to sell his land to Woods.","His friends have announced him for the Senate. Gives family news.","Disturbed over the lawsuit between Thomas Woods and J. Caldwell. Gives legal advice concerning a dispute between Woods and the Chapline family over William Croghan's land. Knows Woods will consult with Philip Doodridge. Pindall wishes to decline in favoring Thomas Wilson at next Congressional election.","Declines buying disputed land from Croghan because Chapline's have sold to a ? McCaine. Includes Woods copy.","Asks Woods to forward his memorial to the Postmaster General via Benjamin Ruggles to counter one being sent around for ? Yarnall.","Has presented memorial of Richard McClure to Postmaster General. Bill has passed Congress giving further time to purchasers of public lands to make the last payment. Thinks bill passed by Senate changing the land system will pass House of Representatives. Does not think bill to extend road through Ohio will pass.","Dispute over who is to rent Woods' land.","Has conferred with Pindall. McClure will be kept as postmaster unless a distributing office is set up at Wheeling. Did not address Postmaster-General.","Willson does not think his chances of election to Congress are very good.","Wants to exchange land 3 1/4 miles above Middlebourne with Woods.","To dine with Josias Thompson and his wife, Tridelphia.","Scope and Contents For Kirney to lease a house and garden in Wheeling, West Virginia","Wants to know if Woods will buy iron or castings? from him.","That his Uncle Archibald Woods has nothing to do with the breaking off of a marriage proposal between him and E. Cross.","Reports his version of a conversation between himself and James Spriggs concerning the marriage not taking place between E. Cross and Andrew Woods, Jr. Includes Autograph Note Signed, of Joseph Wilson, n.p. to Archibald Woods, n.p. Statement of Joseph Wilson as a witness to a conversation between Steenrod and Spriggs.","Denies allegations made by Armstrong about Woods' role in preventing marriage between Andrew Woods and E. Cross.","Surprised that Mr. Sprigg should bring him in as author of a report concerning Woods' connection with the breakup of a proposed marriage between Andrew Woods, Jr. and E. Cross.","Woods would like to serve as one of the commissioners to locate the National Road from Wheeling to the Mississippi.","Wants to obtain a statement from ? Washington about Woods' appointment as a commissioner of the National Road.","Has written to President to try to get Woods' appointed a commissioner for the National Road.","Report on the progress of a house Coll is building for Woods.","Scope and Contents Defends himself against accusations by Woods that Coll has wasted boards.","Unable to send deed.","Sends account for education of Miss E. Woods and Miss Wilson.","Unable to pay note due to Woods. Offers alternatives.","Sends deed by ? Drury whom he introduces to Woods. Asks that the $800 for the land be given to Drury.","Asks Woods to pay his bill for the National Intelligencer.","Unable to pay money he owes Woods. Has let ? Bishop go into a house owned by Woods.","James Pindall has resigned his seat in Congress. Wilson discusses those vying to succeed him.","Tries to arrange for two slaves to be sold together.","Analyzes political race to succeed James Pindall in Congress.","Scope and Contents Outlines legal issues over title to Croghan's land. Woods is unable to pay cash. Offers slave and flour. People in Ohio are protecting runaway slaves. The slave he offers in exchange for land he fears will run away to Ohio.","? Zane needs to exert himself more to be elected to Congress.","Unable to raise money.","Wants to borrow money from Woods if Woods will hire out the money he has a judgment for.","Asks Beacher, a lawyer, to collect money for him.","Tells of families and rentals in Woodsfield.","Jackson got a majority of votes in Monongalia County to succeed James Pinball in Congress.","Discusses money owed to Woods by Anthony Weaver.","Will accept slave for land, but not flour.","Discusses election to succeed James Pindall in Congress.","For Woods to act as proxy in election of directors for Northwestern Bank of Virginia.","Concerns appointment of directors to Northwest Bank of Virginia.","Concerns the nomination of directors to Northwest bank of Virginia.","Want to continue using Woods' house as a school.","Wants Woods to offer his George Paull land to Daniel Steenrod.","Discusses running a property line.","Discusses survey of land.","Thomas Wilson thinks Woods probably should sue John? Wilson. No opinion of Spencer case yet. Wants to marry Woods' daughter, Mary, who is his first concern. Discusses Congressional prospects.","Explains his delay because of stage accident.","Asks questions about her husband's land.","William Chapline, Jr., ? Yarnal and Woods are appointed directors of Northwest Bank of Virginia. Does not think Zane will be elected to Congress.","Has received a counterfeit bill from Woods.","Lists directors of Northwest Bank of Virginia Three new counties passed House of Delegates. Does not think legislature will act on re-apportionment.","Sends patent from Land Office. Thinks law will pass granting relief to purchasers of public land. Three members of Congress have died.","Attempts to collect money owed to Northwest Bank of Virginia? Includes Joseph Woods, Nashville, Tenn., to uncle Archibald Woods. Has moved to farm and bill outside of Nashville.","Recollections on appointments of Directors of Northwest Bank. Election of two persons to Council.","Wants to buy land from Woods to settle a dispute.","Concerns a report of debits and credits between Moses Shepherd and U.S. in regard to building the National Road.","First story of Woods' home is finished. Wants to put a shop on Woods' lot.","Hopes to have cases tried for lands on Middle Island. Needs surveys made.","Thomas Wilson will run for Congress against the Harrison County Candidate, E. B. Jackson.","Pleased Woods has given him permission to gain Woods' daughter, Mary's affections. Does not want to elect E. B. Jackson unopposed. Analyzes his father's (Thomas Wilson) chances.","Letter of recommendation for Sommerville \u0026 Moore who wish to borrow money from North West Bank of Virginia.","Asks Woods to be a character witness at his father's trial.","Needs to have special bail entered. Asks it a freeholder in Virginia can be sued although a resident out of the state. Asks that bonds be sent over by Thomas Woods.","Politeness of Mr. Henry Clay. Secretary of Treasury will decide how Moses Shepherd' accounts with U.S. (concerning the National Road) should be settled. \"Mr. Clay has given some assistance.\"","Request for cornmeal.","Has been informed that Woods is going to Indiana. Asks him to look into a land dispute for him.","Sends an account to Woods and asks for money.","For Woods to lease to Cole a tavern, farm, and ferries at mouth of Captina Creek.","Needs Woods to tend to collecting money for him.","Woods gives his philosophy of buying land and gives terms for an exchange of land with Smith.","Scope and Contents Gives excuses for not paying money owed to Woods and his prospects for paying it.","Hanes makes offer to work off debt owed to Woods by making brick.","Smith makes his offer to exchange land.","Presents an offer to settle money owed to Woods by John Stipp.","Thomas Wilson has lost election to Congress. Wilson's law practice has doubled due to the death of ? McGee, Woods' daughter, Mary, has agreed to marry Wilson.","Needs Davis to close contract on land.","Offers to sell his house, lot and farm to Woods.","Scope and Contents ? Buchanan is waiting Woods' reply about selling land.","Has examined land records concerning heirs of Moses Chapline.","Charles White has written to Raccoon Mills to pay taxes on Woods' land. Asks Woods to pay amount due to John White.","If Good will hire his bellows out to Joseph Handlon, Woods will see they are taken care of. Includes, document of Joseph Handlon (witnessed by Andrew Donaldson) acknowledging receipt of the bellows.","Needs a reply from Woods.","Col. Berkshire will write Woods. Wilson describes the house Berkshire has for sale in Morgantown and other houses available in the town.","Has collected money owed to Woods by Asher Jones.","Gives Woods legal advice on a landlord collecting from a tenant.","Asks Woods for patents to land. Woods has had money for the land for 25 years.","Does not think house will suit the land or her business. Commission wants to tear it down. Mrs. Jackson has quit housekeeping.","Scope and Contents Concerns a dispute between Woods and Shepherd over Woods asking for security for a loan. Woods rehearses various incidents involving the building of the National Road. Includes draft of of Archibald Woods to Moses Shepherd, 1821 September 24, concerning a dispute between Woods and Shepherd.","Scope and Contents Suggestions about a possible suit against ? Booth. Wilson wedding with Woods' daughter, Mary, is set for December 6. N. Evans can not yet tell if he will sell house. ? Stealey may be interested in exchanging property with Woods. Stealey's landed property is bound so he cannot sell or exchange it. Eugenuis M. Wilson, Morgantown, West Virginia, to Anne (Poage) Woods, Wheeling, West Virginia. Knows she will miss her daughter, but hope she will not delay the wedding.","Agrees with Woods that honest, independent men should be appointed to Board of Directors of North West bank of Wheeling.","Deliver pork to Jasper Mallory.","Has paid taxes for Woods.","Wants to settle in Indiana and found a newspaper. Needs information from Woods on likely places to settle.","Wants to buy a house and lot from Woods.","Scope and Contents Asks Woods' help in settling accounts with Moses Shepherd concerning the building of the National Road.","Scope and Contents Thinks they need to obtain advice of Philip Doddridge.","Archibald Woods, William Chapline and Peter Yarnall have been continued as directors in Northwest Bank of Virginia Board of Public Works are determined to coerce payment of state dividend due from North West Bank.","Discusses trip and social events in Morgantown.","Scope and Contents Congress has asked for commissioners to file report in Moses Shepherd business (Shepherd's accounts with the U.S. in the building of the National Road.)","Is enjoying life in the country. Gives disadvantages of Wheeling over Pittsburgh for trade. Involved in building the steamboat, \"Nashville of Tennessee.\" Still owes debts in Kentucky of $2l,4000. Gives news of Woods family in Missouri, Kentucky and Virginia.","Wants to rent for only one year.","Scope and Contents Outlines a dispute with Isaac Jones.","Has received Woods' letter and expects to agree to the propositions.","Discusses terms of a land deal.","Scope and Contents Asks Woods to give bearer, J. P. Seaman, two barrels of flour. Will be credited to Woods' subscription to the Presbyterian meetinghouse.","Gives terms on which he will rent land from Woods.","Statement requested by John Nichols of what Samuels \u0026 Burckhaud had said respecting yours \u0026 his business.","Wells gives his statement concerning business between John Nichols and Woods.","Does not think John Wilson will bring suit. Needs copies of agreement regarding the compromise of a lawsuit.","Declines complying with Spencer's request.","Scope and Contents Rehearses his dispute with Isaac Jones.","Would like to live on Woods' land another year.","Housing alternatives in Morgantown.","Scope and Contents Has moved into house formerly occupied by Widow Jackson. Has gone in partnership with ? Gray in the tavern.","Scope and Contents Asks Woods to get paints?","Corn is put up. Other farm business is tended to. Asks if Franklin Woods is going down the river.","How and when money for public land is due.","Notifies Woods his house must be moved.","Surprised Woods will not advance liquor for the tavern Coll and Gray want to establish in a building by Woods.","Bill for two land suits he is handling for Woods have not been paid.","Asks if a suit should be brought.","Asking for liquor for his tavern.","Scope and Contents His conveyance of land to Woods omits lifting an obligation to ? Cole. Cannot meet a proposal of Woods concerning flour and whiskey.","Misunderstood agreement with Woods.","Scope and Contents Recollection of a settlement of lawsuits against ? Nichols.","Asks Woods to survey some land.","Scope and Contents Register of the land Office, Marietta, Ohio. Asks Woods to send patent for land. Asks about a forthcoming sale.","Scope and Contents Request to let William Clark have two barrels of flour out of Woods' subscription to the meeting house.","Scope and Contents Encloses receipt for James Pindall's fees. Wilson's suit against Booth will be lengthy. Still finishing his house. Philip Doddridge is candidate for Congress. Extreme politeness shown Wilson family by Edward Brake ? Jackson.","Scope and Contents As executor of Jeremiah? Hunt, he cannot exchange his brother's land, but can sell it.","Does not wish to buy Woods' house.","Wants use of a lot.","Scope and Contents Thinks ? Meadows will buy land, if not, ? Buchanan will. Gives report on crops and prices. Describes hailstorm with stones measuring fourteen inches in circumference.","Will set out for Indiana. James Paull has a bond on agents of the Penetentiary at Frankfort.","Offers to divide and sell brother's estate's land.","Estimates cost of thirteen hundred dollars to build a house for Woods.","Eugenius has had fever. House is not finished yet.","On his way to New Orleans. Gives prices.","Has given information to ? Chesbrough. Recommends Chesbrough as a tenant.","Sold Woods' land to James Buckhanon. Gives news of his family.","Wants to know if Woods would exchange land in Ohio, for land in Indiana for Bowland's brother, Matthew.","Concerns property lines and rye.","Appreciates Woods' offer regarding his house in Wheeling, but his wife is unwilling to reenter tavernkeeping.","Scope and Contents Saying that he shipped himself on board the brig \"Harriot\" for Baltimore with paid passage \u0026 thirteen hundred \u0026 thirty dollars.","Illness of everyone, Wants more land.","Cannot keep tavern because wife is ill. Recommends John Isett.","Would like to visit the next day.","Brother Robert Poage got ankle dislocated. Has not heard anything respecting Mr. Jening's recent receipt?","Concerns a legal dispute. Will come in about October 5 or 6. concerns other collections.","Will write a lawyer he knows in Kentucky to get information for Woods.","Scope and Contents Describes death of Franklin Woods on board brig \"Harriott\". Woods' money, watch, and trunk are in possession of Capt. Diamond in Baltimore.","Concerns taking of depositions of Philip Doddridge, Thomas Wilson and ? Hammond. \"I am of your opinion that the cause ought to be tried while Judge Tucker is on the Bench. I like his bold strait-forward way of getting at justice.\" Thomas Wilson's health is not good. His wife and child went out in carriage.","Encloses a short address and petition relative to removal of the Seat of Government.","Supervision of cleaning out of street. Expresses sympathy in loss of Woods' son.","Asks Woods for a description of his house in Wheeling.","Judgment has been obtained in case of Paul's assignee v. Boothe. Mary is in as good health as could be expected from her \"delicate situation.\" Does not think he will move to Wheeling.","Gives legal advice from ? Hammond concerning the building of a house.","Has discussed deal with ? Minor. Coll will take the bargain under certain arrangements.","Asks Woods to deliver to Woods, Paull \u0026 Co. the bonds of Joseph Vanmeter as security.","Recounts death of Franklin Woods. Gives statement of Barr Wilson in lawsuit of Wilson against Daniel Booth.","Goes over his side of an argument with Shepherd apparently concerning Shepherd's business with the North West Bank.","Will take Woods' property if Woods will put house in order.","Has tended to paying Croghan's land taxes. Gives his terms for exchange of land.","Recommends ? Gray.","Scope and Contents James Pleasants elected governor. William Brown of Williamsburg was elected chancellor of Fredericksburg or Williamsburg District. Mentions possibility of removal of seat of justice in Ohio County, Virginia","Bill appointing commissioners to locate seat of justice in Ohio County was rejected by committee]. Bill passed House of Delegates ratifying the convention entered into by Henry Clay and Benjamin Watkins Leigh. Discusses re-apportionment.","Scope and Contents Outlines debate over moving seat of justice in Ohio County, West Virginia \"Doddridge conducts himself well and is decidedly the ablest man in the House.\"","Has received letters \"giving the sad tidings of your sons deaths, both of them esteemed by us all....\" Lists his selections of public lands. Excuses why he has not been to White River. Has built four cabins. Gives crop prices.","Declines making a contract for a house belonging to Swearinger and gives reasons.","Scope and Contents \" I am very much so feeble as much as possible to be out of be \u0026 troubled with doleful low spirits. The Lord knows I have not had much in a married life but what has been pain to body and mind;\" Grieves for brother. Writes about her son, Alfred.","Asks that Silvia (a slave) be sent to her.","Gives his terms for exchange of land.","Encloses form of deed and an opinion. Has referred matter of slave, Sylvia or Silvia, to Mary, but is fearful that if Woods can not manage her, he will be unable to. Pleased to send Washington Wilson? to Philadelphia for glasses. Discusses benefits sight will provide.","Excuse for not getting brick for Woods.","Is writing for John Stipp to ask Woods to stay execution for money owed Woods.","Asks Woods to indulge him on debt for a while.","Asks for receipt and that Paull would try to get Woods to indulge him on debt for a while.","Request for corn and straw.","Asking them to hurry to complete a house they are building for him to minimize fire hazard.","Request for flour and bran.","Scope and Contents His wife, Mary, is in excellent health. Includes, Autograph Letter Signed, of Mary (Woods) Wilson, Morgantown, West Virginia to Ann (Poage) Woods Gives news of family.","Sends form of a deed. Has asked Alpheus Wilson to decide to go to Wheeling or stay in Morgantown. If he stays, Eugenius Wilson will go to Wheeling.","Thinks he can collect money from McLean \u0026 Guard.","Urges him to finish house.","Asks Woods to have his lot for a house surveyed.","Explains delay in settling debt of James Okey to Woods.","Announces birth of a daughter.","Lists quarters of public lands. Asks that deeds for certain lands be sent.","Lists two questions about the Cumberland Road and asks Doddridge to respond so people can decide whether or not to vote for him for Congress. Includes Doddridge responding to Woods' questions.","Asks information about land on Fishing Creek.","Needs to go to Washington, D.C. to save himself for an endorsement in the North West Bank.","Describes how she feel after her daughter is one month old. Has no one with her except a black woman named Dark? Would rather Silvia not come.","Discussing possibility of lawsuit between Noah Zane and Woods.","Unable to comply with summons.","Request for flour.","Is trying to sell his farm.","Flour from Woods' mill is too dark. Asks to buy some more.","Offers deal to Woods to lease land with option to buy.","Describes the activities of the household. Plans trip. Mentions slave, Dark.","Description of Indiana and Indianapolis, in particular.","Wants to buy a lot.","Family news.","Wants to move West, but needs Woods' advice on where to settle. Eugenius ill with bllious fever. Lists candidates for Congress, including Philip Doddridge.","Reports on Edgar C. Wilson's trip to Indiana. Alpheus has not yet decided about moving. A lawsuit in Clarksburg has been continued. Gives Chancellor's reasons and states that North West Bank needs to answer.","Request for money. Brother is dying.","A man has applied for a lease of Woods' land to make saltpetre.","Asks for a legal opinion concerning one of the North West Bank of Virginia directors Moses H. Shepherd owing money to the Bank.","Asks Woods about land in Tyler County.","Describes Indiana and his circumstances living in Indianapolis.","Cannot get his money from Moses Shepherd for building a bridge on the National Road.","Sends five dollars although he doesn't think he owes Burns.","Describes court system in Indiana. Complains about its Constitution and laws. Death of Mrs. Eli Stealey. Col. Paxton who owes money to Thomas Wilson lives there. Mentions Jacob Wetzel?","Does not want to go back to Captina. Has hogs ready to drive.","Concerns an injunction gotten by ? Booth.","Needs answers of Benjamin W. Wilson, George Paull and Archibald Woods to an injunction obtained by Booth. Bears notes by Archibald Woods.","Leaves a contract for land up to Woods.","Requests $13 on Archibald Woods' account.","Bill for the National Intelligencer.","Wants Woods to stop a survey being entered by Neil Gunn.","Interested in land owned by Woods on Middle Island.","Serving as deputy clerk. \"A good many Indians allways about Fort Harrison...they are quite peacable however I was under the necessity of giving a Potawatomy a flogging a few days ago for his impudence.\" Has a full set of surveying instruments. Has written Thomas Woods about his land. Is guardian of 12 year old boy.","Concerns taking of depositions in lawsuit involving ? Wilson.","Does not think anything should be done regarding threat against North West Bank of Virginia until director carries out threat.","Director who owes money to bank has hired able lawyers including Philip Dod]ridge.Should bank settle debt by accepting stock at par?","Unable to travel to Clarksburg as witness in U. States v. Salathial Curtis. Asks to be excused.","Injunction of Booth v. Paull was dissolved as to all except $350. Case of Caruthers against North West Bank of Virginia was decided in favor of bank. Case of Poage against Thomas Wilson decided for Wilson. People in Clarksburg want to effect a reorganization of judicial districts.","Wants to buy clay from Woods' swamp.","Dispute over security for rent.","Describes situation of lawyers in Indianapolis.","Has a man, William Drenninger,who wishes to lease Woods' property.","Asks him to send patents and to speak to governor about money owed to North West Bank of Virginia by Moses H. Shepherd. Asks him to see if land in Tyler County was sold for taxes.","Lists taxes owed on land in Tyler County.","Unable to see him. Ash can rely on Woods' doing what he said he would.","Jacob Ash cannot pay for land on Middle Island. Carothers would like to buy on same terms.","Will accept slave in trade for Hog Run land.","Scope and Contents Read letter to Barr who is interested in land if he can sell his. Finch is not interested in proposal made to him by Woods as it stands.","Wants to buy land from Woods.","Governor will not express an opinion on money Moses Shepherd owes to North West Bank. Directors will be appointed next week. Willson does not wish to run again for General Assembly.","Has begun suit against Booth. Elated at prospect of armory being fixed at Jackson's Forge on Cheat Mt. six miles from town. \"If we get the Armory-then the canal will come near that-and what a space does that open for building castles in the air!\"","Is enclosing copies of patents. Elkins' patent cannot be found. Old directors of North West Bank re-appointed. Discusses several bills concerning the Bank and taxation. Friends of William Crawford are in favor of Congressional caucus.","Prefers Leffler for Senate over Morgan. Thinks Morgan's name and residence will give him a large majority in this County over Leffler, Edgington or McCloy. Asks Woods to send circumstances of lawsuit involving land purchased from William Croghan. If he runs for General Assembly would have to give up office he holds, would lose business while in Richmond and could not save money \"if a man mingles with the first ranks of Society \u0026 lives with the most influential members which I should certainly do in order to give myself standing which would enable me to be useful to my constituents.\" Attempting to contract for books in Baltimore. \"Stephen does tolerably well after having rec'd several whippings.\" Does not think Armory will be located yet.","Continues in readiness and waits for Woods to come.","General assembly business. Richmond Junto is for Crawford, Clay next.","North American Insurance Companywill insure Woods' house. Presents terms.","Bill to amend charter of Northwestern Bank was rejected in Committee. Majority for Crawford. Clay stands next to Crawford. Morgan is candidate for the Senate. Expect to elect Charles F. Mercer a brigadier general. Bill for additional appropriation to the University of Virginia has many enemies.","Has toured various countries. Describes Weston. Thinks Philip Doddridge will have a better chance for election this election.","Applies to Graham for redress because Joseph Woods would not sell land.","Describes her household.","Needs information on whether to bid against Clarke for land.","Cannot find patents to land on Hog Run.","Wants to buy land.","Has not find papers for Hog Island land. Has no objection to suit being instituted in his name.","\"The presidential quesion is slumbering \u0026 the cause of the Greeks is occupying its place.\" Against the state borrowing money to improve James and Potomac Rivers.","Is enclosing a legal opinion. Gives advice on suit in Croghan's name. Also legal questions regarding suit against Booth. Joseph T. Daugherty will run for General Assembly.","Has settled Woods' delinquent land tax.","Alterations made in judiciary system. Presidential politics in Indiana.","Sale of house, lot and tannery of James Okey, deceased.","Has leased Woods' land and would like to buy it. Makes offer.","Terms for leasing land from Woods.","Misunderstanding over Conner working for Woods the previous fall.","Includes draft of Archibald Woods to ? Rapp.","Cites laws pertaining to military land warrants. \"My greatest anxiety at this time is to get a library.\"","Purchased 27 acres on hill north of town.","William Deringer has agreed to lease part of Woods' quarter. Questions about location of water.","Hunt is ready to sell land and can make a good title.","Arrangements to obtain slave Woods is trading for land.","Detained by lowness of river.","Norval Wilson?. Has a fine girl. Ready to change her name. Is giving ? short \"soft looks.\" Gives other family news.","All fractions and part of fractions of land will be offered at remaining sales in half quarters.","For 16,4000 acres in Tyler County. Bears affidavits by A. S. Brickhead. Copy made by D. Hickman.","Is not interested in selling land and buying any of Hunt. Concerned about healthiness of the land. Describes number of game killed. Describes his property. Expects Wetsel? to go with him to look for a lead mine the Indians have told him of.","May expect him within two weeks.","Informs Rapp of a mistake in quantity of land.","Could not send money by John Owens because he does not get along. \"...Mrs. Bowland has not spoke to her father, nor uncle since the time of her marriage.\" Will send money by Edgar Campbell Wilson.\"I am about to open a house of entertainment in this place.\"","Unwilling to compel slave to leave Woods that was to be exchanged for land. Send $400 instead.","\"...I send Hazel and have no doubt he will please you. As he has not seen you, I have had to promise that if he is not pleased with his situation I will replace him...\"","Cannot meet with Woods about land deal.","Has purchased land at Woods' request.","Wants to buy a fractional part of a quarter of public land.","Asks Skinner to convey a letter and money to Joseph Hood for public land.","Speculates on a trip. Slave, Darky, is ill. Children, Ann and Steve, always get into mischief. Washington started yesterday to Canonsburgh to college. Neighbor, Mrs. Dougherty is dying of consumption.","Asks payment of fees for legal services rendered in Paull v. Daniel Booth.","Defends himself from Woods' remarks concerning the painting of a fence by his son and other remarks.","Tried to carry out Woods instructions in regard to the purchase of a fraction of public land but was unable to because of rules cited by Joseph Woods, Register of Land Office and by the Receiver.","Crops, hunting.","Offers slave for sale.","Concerns vines.","Wants to buy land from Hunt.","Will forward deed to Woods when he picks it up in Louisville. Would like to see slave \u0026 reconcile him to accompany him to Kentucky, \"for I assure you, I can not resort to force to induce it... I could not think of having him delivered to me at this place, or of his remaining here any time, the best of servants would get spoiled in this place directly.\"","Chancellor's opinion is that redress should be sought on covenant of warranty which rests in the heirs, not the administrator.\"","Bank is not selling drafts until September.","Is suspending the issuing of a patent until after next Congress.","Woods' land at Woodsfield do not live up to his expectations. Would like list of Indiana lands.","Description of journey from Wheeling to Morgantown. Daniel Booth and John Wilson have been committed to jail by marshals.","Cannot find record that Woods paid taxes. Needs to pay to keep land for being sold. Includes Benjamin W. Wilson, to Archibald Woods, asking Woods for money and informing him he could not get oxen.","Desires to buy land.","Apologizes for sending deed after Woods declined to purchase the land. Still would like to sell it.","To sell 300 acres of land to Andrew Ragu, Drury Baker and George Baker.","Daniel Booth and Juno Wilson were bonded out of jail and broke the bond. General Booth was security and now is bound for whole debt. Family news. Edgar has given up intention of returning to Indiana.","Will bring cattle the following week.","Needs depositions from Woods for Chapline's lawsuit in which Woods will be cross examined.","Illness in neighborhood. Is thinking of leaving. Asks about land owned by Woods.","Will transfer land when requested.","Will be at Woodsfield, 1824 October 11. Offers tanyard.","Makes offer for lots.","Makes offer for lots.","Family news.","Asks Woods to endorse for $500.","Asks for specifics of land offer.","Wishes to buy lot in Woodsfield. Includes, Note of memorandum by Woods of an offer to Miller, 1824 October 30.","Asks for more information for Chapline's lawsuit.","Unable to attend court in case of U.S. v. Salathiel Curtis.","Unable to pay for lot. Lists different alternatives.","Legal advice pertaining to Woods v. John and Stephen R. Wilson and the land claimed by William Croghan, Jr. and the Chaplines.","Concerns bill for Ohio Company presented to bank that should be paid if Thomas Wilson says it should be paid. Includes document of Thomas Wilson,stating that he did not handle the suit, but James McGee did. Tells what he knows.","Edgar has gone to Mason County, Virginia. Alpheus does not like living in Pennsylvania. Nancy (Wilson) Crawford died in June, leaving three month old child.","To build a log cabin. Gives specifications.","Has not been paid by Moses Chapline.","Wants more information about tending mill for Woods.","Needs answer to Archibald Woods' question. Includes Israel to Sehon undated, stating he has already responded to Woods. 1 page.","Immediately sent Woods' letter down to Jacob Israel.","Makes an offer for property.","Wants to lease land from Woods.","Thinks bill for Moses H. Shepherd and his account with the National Road] will pass both houses in Congress. Vote for President and Vice President will be held that day. Bill has passes House for continuation of Cumberland Road.","Scope and Contents Heard of opposition in Ohio County to Philip Doddridge. Doddridge is favorite of Monongalia. \"The people here appear to be weary and ashamed of such a feeble, inefficient cypher as our present representative.\" Interest in Union canal.","Mrs. McLeery's house and lots are for sale. She is interested in living there. \"you mentioned in your last letter you would like to sell Sye and his wife to some person here. I don't know any person here that is able to unless Alpheus would. When he moved to Pennsylvania he set his free and now he is coming to Virginia he will want them.\" Alpheus' wife has another daughter.","Since Cumberland Road continuation is settled, district will no longer be divided. Asks that Woods bring correspondence between E. W. Wells and ? Morgan to the election. \"I have a strong personal desire to be elected at this time. I feel that I have almost subdued a habit which has long held me depressed. A change of circumstances would assist me with a powerful moral force.\"","Pays debt to bank. Asks to borrow more money.","Wants to know it he will lease for another year.","Deposit in Bank of Indiana for money owed to Woods by John and Joseph Smith.","Thanks Woods for 10 volumes of state papers. \"Mary is in no conditon to travel....\" Received $200 for Booth money in PaullV. Booth.Would like History of the Council of Trentfrom Woods' library. Doddridge is campaigning well. Hopes for canal.","Dispute over hogs.","Concerns rye.","Legal opinion concerning judgment of Ohio Company against Edward and Jonathan Jackson.","Upset that Joseph Johnson will be elected. Has not heard who is appointed judge in place of ? Jackson.","Received Woods' agreement in case of Woods et al. v. Wilson. Woods can take Charles Hammond's deposition in Cincinnati. Questions to ask.","Concerns parts for a repair?","Will pay him as soon as he can. Cannot find purchaser. If bad health this season, he will leave.","Asking Shepherd to pay debt owed to Franklin Woods.","Authorizes Caldwell to execute deed of trust in debt owed to Franklin Woods by Moses Shepherd.","Sends oxen to be sold. Deletes land deal between ? Clarke and ? Martin.","Concerns taking of Hammond's deposition in Wilsonv. Woods.Thinks Woods or someone should \"attend for Doddridge may be absent-may be drunk....\" Does not trust Doddridge because he is employed by Spencer if Wilson wins lawsuit. Mentions canal. Family news.","Asks questions regarding notices on the taking of depositions in Wilson v. Woods. Includes Archibald Woods to Eugenius M. Wilson. Concern Wilson v. Wood.","Will keep the oxen.","Purchased a pair of bears? Will not again be a candidate unless that should entirely consist with the views of E. M. Wilson and Thomas Hayward.","Ready to do millwright work.","Needs to know time he is to give deposition in Wilson v. Woods. Needs note in North West Bank of Virginia continued.","Failed to get Hammond's deposition because no hour specified in the notice. Thomas Wilson has dropsy. His best \"negro man, George, whether from some physical disease or from grief...of his master's death...suddenly went mad...got into the river and was drowned.\"","Woods' lands near Salt Creek will be valuable because of salt.","Thanks Woods for catching his mare.","(Apparently has been elected to a church conference?) of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Family news, including wife's approaching confinement and father's (Thomas Wilson) health.","Family news including her approaching confinement, health of her father-in-law (Thomas Wilson). Husband, Eugenius, has been elected to convention at Staunton.","Asks Woods' help with note to be put in North Western Bank.","Mary had girl. Sick afterwards. Treatments described.","Unhappy over route through his land. Also not pleased with goods sent by Mallory.","Depositions have been taken in Wilson v. Woods.","For 1180 acres in Belmont County, Ohio. Bears affidavit of Samuel Fitch and recorded by William Paris, Jr.","Needs $300 to be given to Knox \u0026 McGee.","Unable to obtain Philip Doddridge's deposition. Left him drunk at Staunton. Legal advice to Woods. Family news.","Ill-health of Mary (Woods) Wilson. Baby is named Frances. Prospective trips.","Needs to depend upon having Woods' place to rent.","Archibald Woods to ? defending himself from charge he induced Knox \u0026 McKee to not honor recipients drafts.","Will not attend examination because son, William, has nothing memorized to deliver. Asks why. Includes Archibald Woods, to Jasper Mallory, concerning money owed by Mallory to Woods.","Emily would like to go to school in Baltimore.","Scope and Contents Wilson v. Woods was not tried. \"Negro woman and three children\" belonging to estate he was administering ran away. He may be liable. \"The negros are leaving this County by whole families and very few retaken. I look for Darky to go next and I shall not much regret it for although she is a good house servant yet I cannot (unless I lock her up every night) prevent her from getting into bad company, and she has now become almost a common strumpet--a being that I loathe to look upon.\" has not received money in Paull v. Booth.","Needs to know what arrangement is to be made for Moses H. Shepherd to pay debt.","Woods' son-in-law, C. D. Knox has left word regarding Tavern. Asks Woods to send terms.","Concerned over a director owing bank money.","Describes his tavern in Wheeling and its location.","Family news from Augusta County, Virginia. Eugenius Wilson is unpopular because perceived as spearheading prosecution against two members of General Assembly, Edward Watts and Francis Billingsley for bribery. Mentions effect of death of James Pindall.","Suit has been instituted in Superior Court of Law against ? Childers?","Concerns about lawsuit which charges a title to land Woods is involved in is vague. Asks for patents and information.","Redeems watch. Asks Woods to come survey land.","Asks if a position is available at Knox \u0026 McKee for Washington Wilson. Death of Thomas Wilson.","Washington Wilson declines position with Knox \u0026 McGee and has accepted one elsewhere. Death of Thomas Wilson and death of Sarah Woods.","Suggests Woods come to next Court when Court House will be discussed.","Pork is rejected by Navy inspectors. Settled business with Moses H. Shepherd who will dismiss lawsuits.","Political prospects for Congress. News of Morgantown. Summarizes letter from a runaway slave.","Progress of lawsuit in Wilson v. Woods.","Unable to pay money owed to Woods.","Chancellor Tucker has rendered decision. Wilson v. Woods must be decided by jury. Doddridges' arguments good. Received Booth money.","Outlines political strategy to convince Haymond not to run for Congress.","Roadmakers are ready to cut drain through Woods' field.","Predicts results in congressional race. Brother Norval Wilson married to ? Howland.","Unable to pay money.","Order for flour.","Builders of National Road have let water onto his garden.","Recommends ? Kennon to purchase land.","Has checked lawsuits of Kershner v. England, Morris, Woods \u0026 Caldwell.","Would like to be appointed superintendent of road.","Inquires about land his deceased father owned in Ohio County. If Woods never collected money for A. Hamilton, he won't from his estate which will be insolvent. McClandhan's mother died 1824 May.","William Brookover would like to rent land from Woods.","Darky, slave, has tried to run away twice. Is being returned to Woods family.","Concerned over money owed Northwestern Bank by a director. Recommends three names to be appointed as director.","Suggests Woods direct finishing of his warehouse.","Transmits money owed to Woods by ? Maxwell.","Compromise proposed in Wilson v. Woods. Cresap v. Chapline's heirs was decided in favor of Cresap. Has sold Darky to man in Harrison County for $300.","Thinks Doddridge will stand better chance of winning than Leffler for Congress.","Concerns appointment of Woods as a director of Northwestern Bank.","Concerns Wilson v. Woods, Woods v. Booth, and Woods' place as director of Northwestern Bank of Virginia.","Will defend three directors of Northwestern Bank of Virginia against being surplanted.","Concerns Emily Knox's dissatisfaction with her school in Baltimore.","Does not recommend compromise in Wilson v. Woods. Problem with directors of Northwestern Bank of Virginia T. P. Ray and Alpheus P. Wilson will attend canal convention before going to Richmond. Does not trust Thomas S. Haymond. Passes on name of George Kyger for tavern. Wilson will act as clerk in T. P. Ray's absence.","Maxwell expects to pay money owed to Woods.","Moses Shepherd wants to meet with Woods.","Defends Henry St. George Tucker from charge of being an agent of John R. Wilson (charges perhaps levied by Philip Doddridge).","Notifies Ruggles that there is already a post office named Captina Creek in Belmont County, Ohio so suggests another name.","Family news.","Travel in Missouri in winter.","Making arrangements to pay note. Candidate for next Congress. Hopes Woods will not move against Middle Island Company.","Need postal route on west side of Ohio River. Asks Woods' advice.","Satisfied with how situation regarding indebtedness of directors of Northwester Bank of Virginia has turned out. Yarnall, Sprigg and Shepherd together owe about $70,000. Sprigg and Shepherd re-elected. Quotes Woods' misgivings about Henry St. George Tucker. Should resist any change in venue in Woods v. Wilson.","Advice on a postal route west of Ohio River.","Route has been established to serve Captina Point (now Powhatan Point).","Has horse for sale.","No reply to previous letter. Will call on Woods to take deposition concerning claim of Moses Shepherd for building National Road.","Sends dried peaches. Does not want to rent Woods' place when lease expires.","Major Smith intends to become a tenant under Woods.","Post route has been established including Woodsfield.","Advice in Wilson v. Woods. Family news including the education of an orphan child.","Damage done to Woods' land by a tenant. Suggests a ? Davis to make 100,000 brick.","Will take along with James Smith the store and warehouse.","Will pay bills for daughter, Emily, and make arrangements for her trip home.","Does not consider land cleared properly by Miller.","Wants to buy wood from Woods.","Has sold tanyard--asks Woods or George Paull to make out deed to William Craig, the purchaser. Business is stirring at Woodsfield.","Concerns land claimed by James McHenry. Gives information concerning McHenry's family. Probably concerns Wilson v. Woods.","Asks Woods to call on him at his office.","Concerns money owed by ? Maxwell.","Woods v. Boothe. Has settled with Mrs. Pindall. Woods v. Wilson did not gain a change of venue and Henry St. George Tucker's opinion.","Asks about note for money owed by ? Smith.","Inability to pay money owed to Woods.","Will tend to collecting money for Woods.","Bad health of Robert Woods. Gives news of extended family. Wants flour sent to him on a regular basis.","Family news.","Sends eight dollars.","Agrees to buy land.","Has deposited $1520 in bank for Wilson's use. Bring deed to Philadelphia.","Shall attend a sale.","Needs to stay in Morgantown to attend to client's business. Will have subpoenas served. Thinks Doddridge should be examined as a witness.","Needs aged whiskey.","Wants to give up place. Recommends Obed Morris to have it.","Learned through Thomas S. Haymond that it is intention of Yarnal \u0026 Co. to make a violent effort to get the ascendancy in the direction of the Northwestern Bank. Has erred in recommending Zane as a director.","Unable to see John Rector.","Encloses $250 From ? Maxwell. Thinks Chancellor Tucker will refuse motion for a new trial. Jacobs and Doddridge \"argued rather feebly....I explained to the Judge all the circumstances of the trial on our journey up from Morgantown to this court.\"","Asks questions about the building of a turnpike since one has been authorized by legislature from Nashville to Columbia.","Dispute over Woods' not putting warehouse in repair and over the price of a horse.","Has gotten load and a halt of clay and has filled up holes in bank which he understands is Woods' objection to taking clay.","Disappointed at Chancellor Tucker's decision in Wilson v. Woods. Gives advice on next legal steps to take.","Scope and Contents Answers inquiries made by Woods in  Wilson v. Woods . Doddridge upset at remark he was unwell. Has put a piece in the paper under signature of \"concert\" supporting Adams meeting.","States condition of Northwest Bank of Virginia Recommends against appointment of Moses W. Chapline or ? Yarnall as directors.","Answering questions posed by Archibald Woods about methods and cost of building National Road. Also mentions Ohio Road and McAdams Plan of road construction. Questions in handwriting of Woods.","Asks delay in paying money.","Had anti-Jackson meeting. Ladies have formed literary society which meets in Wilson's office every Monday evening in which the Bible makes a part of their reading.","Wants to rent Woods' tavern in Wheeling.","Terms of land deal.","Must have whole record copied--not selected parts. Legal advice in Wilson v. Woods. Believes Chancellor Tucker was wrong in directing issue to be tried. Advises an appeal.","Anthony D. Clarke borrowed $5,000 from Woods secured by deed of trust for land. Asks it they have the funds.","Will give up his house in Frederick. Then will look out for a first rate hotel. Thanks Charles D. Knox for writing him about Woods' hotel in Wheeling.","Asks her father to visit. Discusses her children. Has clergyman boarding with them who will teach school.","Wants to buy land. Includes John H. Jenkins to Archibald Woods, recommending Strean?","Describes arrival of first steamboat, \"Reindeer\" at Morgantown. Court record of Wilson v. Woods will not be copied for a month because it is so large and clerk has other records to copy. Alpheus P. Wilson and T. P. Ray started to Richmond to attend Anti-Jackson Convention.","Would like to rent a house if Woods or any of his friends buys it.","Has received court record of 216 pages in Wilson v. Woods. Gives legal advice for the appeal. Morgan has declared for Senate.","Legal advice.","Send survey of 800 acre tract at Middle Island and he will make offer.","Ready to give out brickmaking contract, for courthouse in Woodsfield?","Asks Caldwell to stop cutting timber on land sold to Nathan Ilanes. Includes memorandum of letter to Governor by Woods concerning Northwestern Bank of Virginia.","Does not think the bill concerning his account with the U.S. for building the National Road will be acted upon this session.","Needs to borrow money from Northwestern Bank of Virginia.","Asks help in getting a note discounted.","Asks if he can pay debt with steers and horses.","Sends carpet yarn to be colored and woven. Does not want a little girl to help in house. Mr. Russ (Presbyterian minister) is boarding with them.","Asks help in obtaining loan from Northwestern Bank of Virginia.","Sends two pigs.","Has procured two six week old pigs for Woods.","Believes Henry St. George Tucker's decision in Wilson v. Woods will be reversed. Chapman Johnson is tending to appeal. High spirits in Morgantown due to prospects for railroad. He and Ray are directed to invest $3200 in bank stock as executors of N. Evans.","Asks Woods' help in getting payment from Moses Shepherd for helping to build bridge as part of the National Road. Daniel Steenrod owes him.","Scope and Contents Thanks him for new saddle. Hope he will go to the Springs.","Asks Woods to advance fee.","There is a case against Dillon for $1,000 ordered by Jacobs. Clark will appeal in ejectment case.","Answers complaints about the shoeing of Woods' horse.","Hesitant to give advice in Clark lawsuit, but does so. Has applied to be Commonwealths Attorney in Brooke, Tyler and Randolph counties.","Cannot pay him yet. Since Woods is concerned with Wheeling foundry, asks for a cast screw and plate for pressing cloth at his fulling mill.","Adams has sold land in Delaware. Will pay Woods when that is settled. Sehon will pay his part even if he has to borrow.","Would like to borrow two hundred dollars from Woods.","New York is in favor of Andrew Jackson. New York \"is destined to be a Great Nation within itself.\"","Concerns Daniel Clark.","Leaving for Bedford. Did not get appointment as Commonwealth's Attorney for Brooke County or Tyler County. Still a candidate for Randolph County.","Concerns possibility of a canal. Public is losing confidence in Railroad company.","Father-in-law needs land. Send terms.","Will attend to entering land for Woods.","Clark says Woods has libeled and will not agree to terms.","Legal advice concerning injunction against Clarke.","Passes on legal advice from Genin and his advice in lawsuit against Clark.","Horatio Bakewell needs clay.","Gives his advice in lawsuit against Clarke. Thinks Woods should have compromised. Sends money for Alfred's bill.","Legal advice regarding the administration of an estate.","Interested in renting house.","Washington Wilson is seeking a new position.","Clark did not give security in lawsuit.","Clark did not give security. May compromise. Have lost member of Congress.","Interested in being miller.","Advises against lawsuit in name of Northwestern Bank of Virginia against ? Adams. Justifies Sehon's bill for copying court record. Alpheus P. Willson has son, Evans.","Scope and Contents Megurder? unwilling to give bail to close deed.","Describes stay in Pittsburgh.","Will make deed and send it. Father's health is bad.","Will lease stove and storehouses at Powhatan Point.","News of Morgantown and their mutual friends.","Has entered land for Woods.","Dispute with Jasper? Mallory.","Woods has been appointed state proxy to represent state in the North Western Bank of Virginia. General Assembly is discussing Georgia and South Carolina anti-tariff resolutions.","Has decided to marry Mrs. McFerran, sister of Stephen Clowell. Gives reasons.","Unable to pay Woods.","Pannell need to finish house he is building for Woods.","Remits money.","Legal advice in lawsuit against Clarke.","Asks for location of Woods' land near his land so he can examine it.","Concerns candidates for election to Constitutional Convention of 1829. Mentions Edgar Campbell Wilson's prospects for re-election. Is worried about financial matters. Has spent one-fourth of income on religious and charitable matters.","Would like to meet concerning mill.","Discusses his reelection campaign. Mentions newspaper. Eugenius' candidacy for Convention of 1829.","Cannot wind up business and take Woods' mill for two months. Would like to be let off contract.","Needs Woods to attend bank board meeting of Northwestern Bank of Virginia and bring Steenrod so Board can authorize Thomas Woods to release a claim.","Would like to take Woods' mill.","His candidacy for the Constitutional Convention of 1829 and his position on reform.","Cannot pay money owed to Woods.","Thought McLure had sold his foundry.","Crippled and unable to do anything. Dispute over building a house for Woods.","Tries to settle debt.","Balance due in public land entered by Woods.","Prospects for Mallory to rent mouth of Captina.","Gives terms for selling land to Woods.","Deed needs to be re-done. Buckhannon unable to pay. Sylvanus Tarkington makes offer for land. Leffler and brother do not like the country.","Sends bank notes by Archibald Woods.","Making plans in case her husband, Eugenius, attends Constitutional Convention of 1829.","Dissatisfied with house Randolph has built.","Needs payment for land.","Dispute with ? Pollock.","Needs note discounted.","Does not know when patent will be issued on Peter Hines' land.","Needs to meet with Woods regarding the \"Captina Business.\"","Needs Woods influence with court. Will come alone because it is not safe to bring Negroes to that County.","Details of a trip to Bloomington, Ind.","Coulter quotes law on deputy clerks to show that his signature on a certificate of a deed is valid.","Gives terms on which he will rent land from Woods.","Asks Woods' help with debt owed by James Woods \u0026 Co.","A statement concerning money owed him by ? Booth.","Answers questions about land he sold.","Answers questions about sale of mortgaged land by Henry Smith.","Reports on value of Woods' land. Mentions grant of land for canal through the state.","Found house. Will pay Woods for pasture.","Will come to Wheeling to check on house being built for him there.","Talked to his father about mortgaged land that was sold. Promise family will pay Woods.","Sends copy of caveat.","Wants to buy town lot from Woods.","Sends Woods notice of money due.","? Thomas is interested in renting a tavern.","Concerns Silas Bowery who purchased mortgaged land from Henry Smith. Sends bill for services as a spy attested by John Brown who was a ranger at the same time.","Scope and Contents Deed between Archibald Woods and Ann Woods of the first part, John McLure and Mary McLure of the second part, James H. Forythe and Ellen Forsythe of the third part, John List and Ann List of the fourth part, and Thomas Woods and May Woods of the fifth part all of Ohio County, West Virginia] and Thomas Johnston, Israle Updegraff, John List and Ellen List of the sixth part to convey land in North Wheeling.","Wants to take house (hotel?) from Woods.","Terms for King to lease a tavern.","Will be in Wheeling to negotiate lease.","Re-assures Woods about mortgaged land.","Introduces Thomas Edmundson who is a stockholder in Franklin Turnpike Road and is inspecting U.S. Road (McAdam's Road.)","Wants to know if Woods will agree to sell his father's (E. McClanahan) land. Has nine children, all daughters. He will be sixty-one in April. Other news of his family.","Asks if John Caldwell and wife are alive.","Wants to clarify title to land transferred by Wheeling Co. to Middle Island Company. Concerned about the dower right of Mrs. John Caldwell.","Has paid Woods' taxes. Explanation concerning a lease.","Concerns orders for bricks.","Delay in readying Globe Inn. Can get present building ready.","Discusses career plans, medical school, and growth of Cincinnati.","Toll gates on U.S. Road will not pass. May get single appropriation to repair it. Mentions bridge.","Trying to collect money from James Campbell.","New building needs fireplaces and filled ice house. Wants to supervise building of kitchen.","Concerns Cumberland Road and Bridge.","Introduces ? Shaffer of Pittsburgh who is a miller.","Will comply with terms for property transfer.","Scope and Contents Uncle and Aunt Wilson have moved to Wheeling. College has between 40 and 50 students. Includes Autograph Letter Signed of H. Woods, Washington, Pa., to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, West Virginia,1831 February 6. Outlines his course of study.","Asks Woods not to proceed against land for debt owed by ? Davidson since he (James Campbell) has purchased it.","Directions for fixing up hotel.","Pleased Woods has obtained an icehouse for the hotel. Requests a storeroom.","Encloses notice of Navy Department to application. Calhoun's pamphlet is out.","Various possibilities for an election.","Promises to pay money owed to Woods.","Hand money being lent to his son","Will come to Wheeling to practice medicine within two or three months.","Army worms have destroyed grain. Smith is mad at him for reporting to Woods Smith's sale of mortgaged land.","Randolph has not given up lease.","Will pay balance on a note and will try to pay other note during next winter.","Difference of opinion concerning expiration of lease.","Believe they can effect a trade.","Reports on Woods' land.","To carry out a contract between James McHenry's representatives and a land company consisting of Robert Woods,Archibald Woods, James Caldwell, Moses Chapline and John Caidwell.","For delinquent taxes to William Puett issued by Austin M. Puett, Commissioner of Revenue for Parke County, Indiana. Includes, receipt issued to Thomas Woods for payment of taxes.","Petition concerning navigation of Captina Creek has been referred to select committee. Send remonstrance.","Has turned over petitions to committee.","On way back from Missouri. Desires to close business with father's land. Asks that it be sold. Family news.","Does not believe stock will be subscribed.","Will open books for subscription of bank stock. Citizens desirous of procuring branch of North Western Bankor Richmond banks.","Wonders if he can accept payments for bank stock in notes rather than specie. Asks when a branch can be opened.","Sale of public lands.","Concerns subscription of stock in North Western Bank.","Concerns subscription of stock in North Western Bank.","Concerns deed to land sold by Eugenius Wilson who is deceased. Will do estimate of money to be collected soon. Gives Wilson's account with estate of N. Evans.","Wants to buy $500 in stock of North Western Bank under new charter if Woods thinks new stock profitable.","Asks to be released from part of terms of a lease.","Has submitted amendment to bank bill.","Will subscribe for stock for McCoy under the new charter of the Northwestern Bank of Virginia Worried about competition from possible branch of the U.S. Bank being established at Wheeling. Worried about branches of Northwestern Bank at Wellsburg and Morgantown. Lists directors.","Asks Woods to buy stock in North Western Bank for him. \"The debate still goes on with great violence and excitement on the emancipation of slavery, the opinion of the Committee will be reversed but I cannot say what will be the final result.\"","\"We have now been 14 days debating the question whether it is expedient at this time to legislate with a view to the gradual abolition of slavery...\"","Bill concerning navigations of Captina Creek has been postponed.","Paid tax on Thomas Woods' land.","350 shares have been subscribed in Wellsburg to the Northwestern Bank of Virginia.","Report that Alpheus Wilson was drowned. Has some idea of returning from college because of ill-health.","Confirms report that Alpheus Wilson drowned.","Confirms death of Alpheus P. Wilson in Monongalia River. Suggests Hamilton return home from college if unwell. Has lost $2,000 by flooding of Ohio River.","Suspects fraud on part of Samuel H. Gutherie.","Presented resolutions adopted by directors of Northwestern Bank of Virginia. Thinks Bank bill will pass both houses. Tariff discussion still going on. Hopes it will be put to rest by amicable adjustment.","Needs note on Northwestern Bank passed. Nothing has been heard of body of Alpheus.","Will endeavor to get a board to meet with Woods on the subject of the note.","No material change in Eugenius Wilson.","Her father received letter from Woods concerning death of his son. Family news.","Wants first refusal of Captina property.","Needs to borrow money from North Western Bank.","Wants to buy a lot.","Sympathy in death of Thomas Woods and Emily Woods.","Wants to rent Captina property.","Will raise frame of mill June 12.","Lost horse in coal pit.Visited Pittsburgh.","Questions concerning stock in Northwestern Bank of Virginia.","Needs flour.","Sympathy in death of Thomas and Emily Woods. Has paid tax on Thomas' land. Indian problems.","Terms he will buy house and lot on.","Cannot find material in Eugenius Wilson's papers concerning lawsuit of Wilson v. Woods.","Concerns dispute over sale of lots. Offers five hundred dollars for house and lot.","Asks about money for service due (War of 1812?) Black Hawk War causing hard times.","Notice to Woods that he must fill two lots with gravel because of standing water.","Okey's brother needs $100. Thinks Gutherie will do right thing.","Settlement of a lease.","David Ramsay doesn't intend to pay back money. Mentions casualties in Black Hawk War.","Asks indulgence on debt.","Wants to meet with Woods to reach agreement on land dispute.","Defends action of the congregaton for the support of the minister.","Scope and Contents Also lists directors.","John R. Hall needs loan for $250. Can obtain if Paull or Woods endorses for him. Paull does not endorse for anyone but recommends Hall to Woods.","Disappointed Woods did not meet with him. Offers to meet again to try to settle dispute.","Sends court date. Gutherie has bought back Headley's house and lot.","Understands Woods wants to sell tavern occupied by King. Asks terms.","Wants $16,000 for Wheeling House run by King.","Has advertised Woods' land for sale. Is candidate for state senate.","Would like to buy property from Woods if Guthrie relinquishes his claim.","Will be ready to go to Indiana with Hamilton Woods.","Samuel Atkinsonhas entered security double sum of our attachment. A writ of replevin? has issued against Woods to cause attached property to be returned.","Mr. Brighem is willing to teach Ann Eliza Woods.","Declines office as bank guard.","Details captures of two persons alleged to have robbed bank in Wheeling.","Can not get an answer from Guthrie about his meeting with Woods.","Unable to obtain loan from U.S. Bank because of uncertainty of the renewal of the charter. Will try further.","Legal advice regarding dispute with Samuel H. Gutherie.","Will meet with Peck. Would like for Col. Archibald Woods to be present.","Information concerning Woods' dispute with Samuel H. Guthrie.","Judge Hallock has allowed the injunction.","Proposes a settlement.","Legal steps he has taken in Woods' dispute with Gutherie.","Discusses various candidates for Congress.","Will convey deed to Eller.","Recommends ? Whitcomb for tending to Woods' land business. News of the legislature.","Needs to settle accounts. Buchannon ought to have been sued.","Does not have legal papers. Will try to accomplish payment of notes.","? Ray will attend court to prove will of Eugenius Wilson. Has not sent list of debts due to estate. Woods may have to give bond as executor. Will collect fees due Wilson.","Scope and Contents Notifies Floyd that Northwestern Bank of Virginia has been robbed. Includes Archibald Woods concerning a levy for a court house in Ohio County, West Virginia","Explains his role in the removal of Woods as a state director in the Northwestern Bank of Virginia.","Explains circumstances surrounding Woods' removal as state director in Northwestern Bank of Wheeling.","Inquires about rental of farm. Apologizes for incident of previous year.","Asks permission to live on one acre of Woods' land.","Concerning Leffler's chances for election to Congress and the election of directors to the Northwestern Bank of Virginia.","Concerns Northwestern Bank of Virginia.","Have gained a most significant victory in the lower house over the Virginia nullifiers. Defeated by one vote. We shall either run Tyler or McCoy for the Senate...we shall not likely rally? Tyler. The west and middle regions are well organized and we can elect him to a certainty.., resolved to put down these southern notions. In Virginia much is to be done in the election of a senator. Rives is with us and if we get Tyler we are safe, at the request of several western members on Thursday last I addressed a letter to Tyler, to know his sentiments on secession and nullification. This evening I send his answer. Gives defense on appointment of directors to Northwestern Bank. Determined about spring election.","Possibilities for election to Congress.","Chances for election.","Family news. Concerned about his health. Questions about a debt and education of children.","Taking depositions to prove military service.","Would like to take a house he is building for Woods.","Terms for an agreement on land to avoid a lawsuit. Includes notes concerning Archibald Woods' terms of settlement with Joseph McCoy.","Candidacy for Congress.","Dispute with Archibald Woods.","Has application to buy Woods' land.","Guthrie cannot prepare himself to fulfill compromise offered.","Asks for copy of patent. Received $26,500 in part of money stolen from Northwestern Bank of Virginia. Lists candidates for Congress. Includes John McLure to Archibald Woods. Needs evidence to secure copy of a patent.","Has concluded to take Powhatan Place at Captina.","Will endorse a note for William B. King on certain conditions.","Asks that Woods make deed to Martha (Woods) Knox.","Thinks Woods need not fear any great difficulty with Guthrie. Equalizing board sits in June.","Sold Woods' land in Vigo County to Chauncey Rose. Thomas Woods' land has been sold for taxes. County in distressed situation for want of money. Failure of crops last two years.","Prospects for election to Congress.","Cannot pay money owed to Woods.","Information on Samuel H. Gutherie's business. Gave Woodman notice to settle note.","Request to borrow money.","Asks Woods to attend to note.","Needs to meet with Woods.","Arrangements for settling with Woods.","Recommends individuals as magistrates and opposes Nicholas Wykert.","Asks for money due under Eugenius Wilson's will.","Lost horse in coal pit. Family news, (Letter is begun by Louisa ?)","Mr. Grafton and Mr. King have closed their bargain. Sends reports of board of health, \"I have this morning seen Doctor Houston an he informs that he has not heard of any new cases today.\"","Have not brought money to Wheeling because of fear of the cholera Gutherie is selling land.","Sylvia or Silvia ? left at house of John F. Clarke. Things left by Mr. Paull. Encloses reports of Board of Health. \"The ... sickness with two exceptions is confined to the immediate neighborhood of McConnell's old tan yard. I am informed that the old vats is full of water and all kinds of filth \u0026 that they have been in that situation for the last two years.\"","Scope and Contents Mary Woods to mother Mrs. Anne Woods, Wheeling, West Virginia Received letter from Dr. Houston. Trusts her Ann is obedient. Mr. Laurie preached his trial sermon.","Mr. Ruggles and wife deeded lot to Gutherie. People are frightened of cholera. \"If anyone dies in this neighborhood \u0026 we have had a number of deaths, the person is rolled up in his bed, \u0026 bedclothes \u0026 his own clothes tumbled into a rough box, as soon as dead, \u0026 immediately buried.\" Guthrie will deed lots to Woods.","Asks about distraining (detaining personal property for security of a debt) a wheat crop. Includes Jacob answering Woods questions.","Report on tending to Woods' land. Includes account of Woods with Feeny.","Wishes to borrow six hundred dollars. Father will give deed of trust on property in Hagerstown, Maryland.","Describes trips to White Sulphur Springs and Salt Sulphur Springs.","Asks to borrow fifty dollars.","Letter of recommendation for N. Osburne as a tavern keeper.","Osburn keeps a first-rate tavern.","Will build mill wheel for two dollars and fifty cents per foot.","Samuel Sprigg and Archibald Woods be appointed a Committee to settle with Henry Sockman for rent of Know Hon Farm,","Concerns terms of rental of stores and warehouse at Powhatan.","Answer to inquiries about North Western Bank of Virginia.","Request to borrow two thousand dollars from Wheeling Bank.","Progress on building of grist mill.","Payment by ? Rose for Woods' property is in hands of Warren \u0026 Co., to Terra Haute. Much sickness, few cases of cholera.","William Crawford's house and lot were not sold, but an empty lot between his house and Randolph Tavern was sold, as was his farm.","Concern over accident involving Ann (Poage) Woods Washington, and Franklin Woods?","Encloses mothers' receipt for money lent her by Woods.","Jackson \"goes full tilt against the bank.\"","Wants to know if bank robbers are caught.","National Road Stage has incurred extra expense in fulfilling mail contract. Asks compensation.","Wants to rent house for grocery at Powhatan Point. Asks Woods advice.","Has applicants for Thomas Woods' heirs' land.","Committee report on courthouse is unfavorable. May be reversed and brought before House Of Delegates. Will present memorial concerning Northwestern Bank. Floyd promised appointment but he and Council are not speaking. Large meeting in Richmond concerning deposits. Benjamin Watkins Leigh spoke.","Woods to vote for him.","Concerns sale of land for taxes.","Encloses memorials. Thomas Hart Benton is \"pouring out vials of his wrath upon Clay and the bank.\"","Trip to Washington. Heard Calhoun speak. Description of city.","Terms prospective tenant would like for leasing land. Opinion on land.","Heard William Cabell Rives deliver speech on removal of deposits.","Courthouse questions to be brought up any day. Private committee recommended division of county.","Send form for Woods' release mortgages by Guthrie.","Recommends William H. McNabb for loan with a lot as security. Includes William H. McNabb stating that he will mortgage lot with a lot nearly owned.","Promises not to cut any timber contrary to Woods' wishes.","Lots sold by Samuel H. Gutherie to the Methodist Episcopal Church.","Desires to sell stock in Northwestern Bank of Wheeling.","Cannot pay money owed.","Excuse for not paying note.","Handling the rental of Woods' house for him.","Called on General Breckenridge and found he was dead. Called on nephew and heir James D. Breckenridge.","Pecuniary embarrassments of this section of the county. Sent copy of a of bill of legislature chartering bank and branches.","Letter. Buying flour.","James Moore will do surveying.","Resignation as President and Director.","Binnager needs indulgence on money owed Woods for land. Vouches for him.","Has two yokes for oxen for sale and a horse.","Desires to borrow money from bank.","Offer to rent a house, steam mill etc. for a lumberyard.","Relays information from ? Rose concerning payment of a note. Commissioners authorized to negotiate the loan for our state bank and branches.","Payment on note and harsh policies of Northwestern Bank of Virginia.","Wants to have bank board convened to discount notes.","Unable to pay note.","Got judgment and execution against Fogle but no property could be found and Fogle died. Asks if son Thomas' land on Raccoon Creek could be leased. H. F. Feeny redeemed it. Some cases of cholera. James? Seaman ill. Jacksonian politics.","Market for slaves and horses.","Showed Woods' lands to ? Scott. Will tend to taxes.","Has offered to buy land belonging to Thomas Woods' heirs.","Asks Woods to be pallbearer.","Daniel Steenrod wants to keep place five years longer if Woods will build stable and house or fix old one.","Sends check.","Confirms death of addressee's mother. Words of religious consolation.","Notifies him of money still due by estate of Eugenius Wilson. Includes receipt of Thomas P. Ray, surviving executor of Nimrod Evans to Archibald Woods.","David Lively wishes to rent Woods' tavern.","Does not think Woods is liable on special warrantee deed to Jacob Ash. Wilson outlines his prospects for election. Measles prevail.","Ready to start boat.","Concerns gathering signatures.","Needs to borrow money from Woods to pay off note at Bank if it cannot be renewed.","Will send money by safe opportunity. Has offer for lands owned by heirs of Thomas Woods.","Terms they will take Woods house and lot.","Notice that premium is due.","Offer for Woods house has been made by Jo. Driggs.","Asks Jacobs what he has done with note in his hands.","Revival of religion.","Scope and Contents Planned trip to New Orleans and Nashville for health. Includes Mary Woods, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Ann (Poage) Woods. Ann's health and proposed trip.","To capture slave, Jefferson.","Ann Eliza Wilson wants to take trip south for three months to restore health. Philip Syng Physick of Philadelphia agrees with remedy. McNeely wants to buy land.","Request to borrow money from the Bank.","Concurs in opinion that hill land should be sold. Has sold other land.","Mrs. Woods is willing to sell any property you think proper. Bought Ann a piano. For Mrs. McKee's and Ann's health will take trip.","Recounts trip from Pittsburgh. Sends message to her children. Includes Ann Eliza Woods to Archibald Woods. Includes John McKee to Mrs. Brison.","Asks Peck to tell Samuel H. Guthrie that he will be at Woodsfield to collect money.","For Sternrod to rent a field for two more years.","Scope and Contents For Landers to sell to Woods a lot in Steinersville, Belmont County. Includes affidavit of Benjamin Cole recorded by William Tailman.","Explains his position regarding his proposal that an inquiry be made as to the propriety of amending the charter of the Merchants \u0026 Mechanicks bank as to provide for the reception of the capital which the North Western Bank is required to furnish the branch in Morgantown.","Business is good. Will close up partnership. Has tended to business for Woods in trying to collect money.","Anonymous letter giving Woods advice concerning his tavern.","Progress on collecting from the Smiths.","Reports progress in collecting money. Unable to collect from Samuel H. Guthrie.","Needs to borrow money.","Catherine Wood is to marry. Mr. Thomson wants to start a school.","Protest construction of houses McLure is building.","Wants to rent at Powhatan Point.","States Woods' taxes are all right. Includes Samuel H. Guthrie to Archibald Woods, 1837 December 27 stating he obtained letter from Mason.","Desires to rent tavern stand.","Arrangement for Archibald Woods to obtain a house.","Needs to borrow one thousand dollars.","Trying to sell his land to purchase land from Woods.","Notifies of need to pay premium.","Wants to rent farm to start a dairy.","Proposed to lease corner of Monroe and Main Street.","Paying out of money. Invitation to dinner.","Has sold land for Woods and disposed of his own property. Now hopes to make deal for Woods' Indiana land.","Requests Woods to attend case as a witness.","Wants privilege of burning lime in kiln.","Notification of date of Seaman case.","Drawn on him for three thousand dollars. \"Houma?\" arrived here but demanded cargo when ran against the bank.","Wants to rent property.","Is paying ? King's rent.","Will meet him to pay money due.","Signed by H. D. Brown.","Sam Jones has not been here for six weeks. No proceeding for him.","Recommendation of bearer of letter to be a tenant.","Received letter. Expects money at next court.","Mr. Lively has made bar room a warehouse for the German population.","Tenant wants to rent place again. Has fulfilled lease. Okey wants to buy it. Wants advice on buying a small place for son.","Has tended to Hynes business.","Terms he would offer for lot and what building he would put up.","Asks help to get notes discounted.","Asks condition of wife's (Mrs. Carr) land and what it could be sold for.","Unable to locate 12 acre tract in section 14. Tax record for section 2 and 8. Perhaps bring suit against James Elliot, present claimant. Includes Benjamin S. Cowens to Archibald Woods giving legal advice.","Desires to buy wood from Woods by cutting up trees that have fallen.","Asks Lively to move away.","Woods said his proposition was unreasonable, complained of charge for work and was cross. Desires his patronage. Will make counteroffer to build house.","Needs notes if Woods sued Guthrie.","Mrs. Francis needs advice settling up husband's affairs.","Men working on dam are taking stone from bank of river.","Wishes to purchase land.","Sale of property of Zacheus Francis, deceased, will take place.","Ready to move when Woods brings money.","Finds taxes unpaid on a portion of Woods' land.","Money is ready to be paid for two notes assigned Woods from Mr. Stream? Needs names for other notes.","Woods' fire insurance premium on the Virginia Hotel is due.","Application for stock has been declined.","Needs to appoint someone in place of Daniel Steinrod.","Unable to meet others but will agree to settlement.","Encloses receipt for taxes.","Expects to leave two hundred thousand dollars with Mr. Woodruff. Needs to borrow $1000 from bank.","Asks Woods to keep house for him he now lives in as \"I have a Jurnaman (German?) to put in it.\" Will give him the lease for the Seaman house.","Unable to collect money. Resumption of specie payments has resulted in any discounting of notes. Has purchased a small interest in Ritchietown to secure money owed him by John? McKee.","Enclosed letter on taxes on land belonging to son's heirs in Parke which have not been paid.","Will take place at four dollars per acre.","Form of authorization for Peck to release mortgage from Samuel H. Guthrie to Woods.","Cannot move to Woods' property on Captina.","Considers matter on Woods' part vexatious and ungenerous. Had no other interest in the lease other than promoting the best interest of the house for the sake of the stage lines. Any proceeding instituted by Woods will be followed by removal of the stages from the house.","Moves of various people.","Has sued Guthrie on behalf of Woods. Told Woods has idea of sending granddaughter to school at St. Clairsville. Recommends it.","Request for Woods to come and settle the amount of the estate that Zacheus Francis owes him.","Concerning a coal mine.","Will extend bond of Mr. Cole.","Thinks Harrison will win.","Protest of $250 draft has caused distress. Counting on money for college. Mary has never gotten part of estate. McKee is guardian for boys. Family has not lived with him for 8 or 9 years.","James Paull has paid protested draft.","Wishes to buy land from Woods.","Scope and Contents Questions concerning will of John H. Schwop.","Astonished to receive bill from Woods for stone. Thought commissioners for securing bank at Hog Run Bridge could get stone. Will have stone valued according to law.","Scope and Contents Received letter relative to Post Office at Powhatan Point. H. Cowen was unwilling to join objection but will not encourage removal to Steinersville. Would like opinion on Exchequer Plan of Secretary of Treasury.","Scope and Contents Husband relieved from pecuniary embarrassment by his brother. Sorry Grandma's health feeble. Hopes income from town property will support brothers at college. \"There are but few persons over seventy who can exhibit the same acturty as yourself and Grandma Brison.\"","Renewed 1843 April 1 and 1844 April 1.","Scope and Contents Situation is bad there but better on a farm. Alarmed that Theodire had to cease from study. Gives information on a family member who is evil. Includes note of James ?","For a farm for three years. Lease terminated after one year.","Recorded by James D. Morris.","Concerns North Western Bank of Virginia.","Has rented Archibald Woods' mill. Needs repair. Asks Bucher to repair it.","Encouraging Woods to attend a meeting.","Mr. ? has lumber and is commencing work. Will show Woods' mason the quarry.","Request to borrow one hundred dollars.","To do work on Woods' two mills.","Has received letters stating that neighbors are disgusted with him and taking their wheat elsewhere. Defends himself.","Scope and Contents Arrangements for his return. Mrs. Woods sick but recovered.","Directions for masons who are to build wall under the tobacco house.","William Allen cannot build foundation for stable but would haul stone.","By order of city council, calls meeting of \"trustees of Wheeling Lancastrian Academy.\"","Mills needs new bolting cloths.","Would like to rent store room.","Encourages Woods to keep Thomson as miller. Exhorts Woods to lose no time in making peace with God.","Will probably move.","Would like to get coal from Big Run. Mason is building foundation under stable.","Buying land from men who are unable to pay money down. Would be accommodation to us to get a further loan of $500.","Trip to extend acquaintance with country, merchants \u0026 collecting, representing Wilson and Brother. Dancing and hunting. Has seen prairie on Fire. Will pass through villages of Shawnees \u0026 Delawares. \"Remember me to all of the black folks.\"","Issued by Alexander T. Laidley, Clerk.","Has searched for survey lines.","Concluded to let Elias Hafer have place where Darrah lives because doubt that Darrah can make improvement he desires.","Has placed upon one of the doors of the Bank vault one of Jones Patent Combination Locks.","Trip to collect. Left Messrs Wilson and is with Messrs. Abbot \u0026 Peake. \"What does Betty Rose call her baby. No one has told me that she has one but I know that no gal that looks like her \u0026 of her make could be married a year \u0026 not have one.\" Asks to be remembered to many people including \"the black folks.\"","Asks McKinley to collect for him. Will proceed against Wingrove.","Recommends lock made by H. C. Jones of Newark, New Jersey.","To appear in Circuit Superior Court of Law and Chancery to answer a bill in chancery exhibited against them by Henry Swertzer. Issued by Alexander T. Laidley.","Severe heat in St. Louis. Asks to be remembered to many people.","Wants to go into business with S. H. Peake. Needs money to do so. Includes letter, 1846 December 24.","Scope and Contents Death of ? Briscoe, their bookkeeper who was from Loudoun County, Virginia","Wants her to visit. Family news.","Likes her picture. Has not courted Marion Clarkson. Remember him to various people.","Describes her sickness (during a pregnancy).","Trip to St. Louis. Boarding. Will keep promise on temperance.","Interest in Mollie Wilson. News from John Baker and Cooper?, Reading life of Swedenbourg.","Expects to visit her too next week.","Mother unable to make trip as roads are bad. Outlines his route.","Christmas celebration at the school. Describes teaching.","Encourages students to \"Waveland.\"","Rosa Harrison is dead of scarlet fever which is raging. Describes Christmas and mention of Easter.","Concern over sister's health. Cooper is determined to be a Christian.","Scope and Contents Poem and sympathy in death of Mary Cooper Morgan. N. L. Peyton, to Mrs. William Ann R. Morgan, \"Waveland,\" Fauquier County, Virginia, undated. Sympathy in death of Mary Cooper Morgan.","Sympathy in death of Mary Cooper Morgan.","Recovering from typhoid fever. John B. has job in furnishings store. Was 21 on April 21.","Resolved to be Christian. Cholera epidemic.","Description of fire which burned 23 boats and then spread to building. ? Peake and John Baker have cholera.","Has been ill. Cholera epidemic. ? Peake \u0026 A. Cooper Baker sick.","Death of Alexander Cooper Baker.","Death of Alexander Cooper Baker of cholera. Will probably leave along with Will and John.","Sympathy letter on death of Alexander Cooper Baker.","Death of Alexander Cooper Baker and cholera epidemic.","Death of Alexander Cooper Baker. Business. Cholera epidemic.","William W. Baker will not leave St. Louis. S. H. Peake will send statement of business of Peake \u0026 Baker.","Account of cholera epidemic. Death of minister perhaps from visiting the sick.","No decision on partnership with S. H. Peake.","Death of Alexander Cooper Baker.","Death of Alexander Cooper Baker.Boarding at Scott's Hotel. They are Wheeling people.","Tombstone inscription for grave of Mary Cooper Morgan.","Desired to make money. \"I must go out on the levee to work and therefore must close.\"","Temperature day before was 8 degrees below zero. Baker Murray is to marry Mrs. Watts, a Catholic who keeps a boarding house. Controversy in St. Louis over lectures of ? Leaky who is \"reformed\" monk.","Wants to go to California. Change of climate, friends going, and uncertainty of S. H. Peake's business plans. \"I do not think of going to California to dig gold....\"","Has asthma. Will have wagon, six mules, three Indian ponies, rifle, pair pistols, two large knifes knives and blankets for trip to California. Includes W.W. Baker, St. Louis. Mo., to Sister. Move to California.","Received answer to telegram. Answer \"William W. Baker arrived here this morning. Will leave for home on first boat. Health is bad.\" Glad he had not left for California.","William W. Bakerhas recruited enough strength to travel home,","Concerning health of William Baker.","Concerning health of William Baker.","Concerns a debt, a fire, and a lease. Regrets being unable to give daughter money for wedding.","Regrets Edgar has left home. Lists problems at home. pages. Includes, letter, ? to Edgar Woods.","Maggie Hamilton not expected to live. Sudden death of delirium tremens of A Mel lam? the portrait painter.","Misses him while he is away at College.","Has been visited by Mrs. Faulkner and Mrs. Conrad. Town and religious news of Winchester.","To convey land in Missouri. Witnessed by P.L. Edwards. Recorded by Samuel Caldwell.","Signed by George Whellier for John McCulloch.","Signed by George Whellier for John McCulloch.","Signed by George Whellier for John McCulloch.","Death and funeral of J. Zehner, professor of math at Burlington College.","Death of their mother.","Account of the death of Ann Cooper's mother and aunt from cholera. Father is ill. Unsure if he has cholera. Includes, newspaper clipping concerning cholera deaths.","Scope and Contents Sympathy in death of her mother. Includes,Samuel C. Baker, Martinsburg, West Virginia, to sister Mrs. Ann R. Morgan, concerning illness of their father.","Concerns death of Mrs. Ann R. Morgan's mother and illness of her father.","Death of Mrs. Morgan's mother and aunt from cholera.","Signed by John McCulloch.","Letter of sympathy for death of Mrs. Morgan's mother.","Signed by E. H. Caldwell.","Signed by John McColloch.","Signed by John McColloch.","Signed by John McColloch.","Signed by Alonzo Loring.","Signed by John Henry McKee who has power of attorney. Bears affidavit of Thomas E. Thompson and recorded by Samuel E. Caldwell.","Signed by E.M. Caldwell.","Sympathy letter in death of Mrs. Morgan's husband.","14 items. Includes of Elijah McClanahan to Woods; Daniel Sheffey to Woods; Andrew Hamilton to Woods, copy of decision to stay execution; bond; and accounts.","Concerning the division of land purchased by the petitioners from patentees granted land by virtue of service in the French and Indian War.","Orders brandy.","Orders Indian mail.","Will take possession of house. Canal is out of fix so will not be able to get things from Alexandria.","Not able to get furniture because canal is broken.","Wants to know if he can rent place again.","Asks Woods to take charge of renting and improving his land. Asks Woods to pass any offers to sell along to him. His post offices are Chillicothe, Ohio; St. Francisville, Louisiana, \u0026 New Orleans.","Sends Croton oil. Go to camp meeting tomorrow. Asks to borrow lace shawl. Other requests.","Glad to hear friends are well. Health slowly improving. Applied money received from Mr. Worth to credit of account with Company.","Price of land near Danville and Lexington is twenty shillings per acre. Brought suit against Pollard for band. Includes manuscript of Archibald Woods? concerning notes on religion.","Unable to send certificate. Try to get fifty pounds from ? Kilbreath.","Asks if road is open from ? to Wheeling.","Wants to move shop close to river.","Decree is absolute unless Clark perfects appeal by entering security. Will give no opinion on a compromise. Other legal advice.","Requested Franklin Woods to copy portion of bill of complaint in Woods v. Chapline.","Telling Woods to reassure the slave that is to be traded to him William Croghan for land, that he William Croghan only wants him the slave as a coachman \"you may assure him if he be a faithful servant I will make him a kind master--\"","Asks that servant to be given in exchange for land on Hog Run be ready to be picked up.","Send survey by John Scott.","? Russell called on him for note against Samuel Hudson. There is judgment against Woods for costs.","He and ? Poerm? will take land.","Would like to rent farm.","Has declined doing anything with Smith. Two hundred and seventy dollars will cover amount.","Asks Woods to wait until October for money.","Unable to collect money for Woods.","Wishes to borrow $500 from North Western Bank of Virginia.","Scope and Contents Think election will be between Jackson and himself. Asks Woods to \"personate\" himself at the election. \"Pray do not let the revolutionists out general you at a time when danger appears to be so near to hand...\"","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Because of infirmness, he submits his resignation as commandant of Company.","Questions about location of tract of land.","Bring deed. Will not fly from bargain.","Wrote A.D. Clarke \u0026 requested him to settle account with Woods. Settle note to bank endorsed by R. Simms suit.","Letter of resignation as bank director which Woods is to hold and use if he wishes.","Let bearer have horses Woods is lending and send advertisement for horse Woods has lost.","Concerns salt, sugar, wheat, rent due by Mallory, accounts due, and the rent of property at Captina.","Asks Woods to help her brother David McClure to estimate value of land she wishes to sell.","Requests for Woods to attend to by drawing money from Auditor of Pubic Accounts and bring back McClures' appointment as Inspector.","If he does not return in time, ask Col. Woods? or George Washington Wilson to remit money to Mr. Clark.","Requests Woods to attend a Board meeting.","Horse sent back belongs to Alexander Caldwell.","Introduces ? Jackson, a tanner who wishes to buy a lot.","Questions about navigation of Elk and Ohio Rivers.","Woods and Wilson are commissioners along with Jonathan Buckanon , Josiah Morgan, David McClure to locate a road from Cummins's Mill to Wheeling.","Asks that money due her be paid.","Power of attorney has been obtained from President of Literary Fund authorizing the subscription of $50,000 of North Western Bank of Virginia stock at Wellsburgh. Application will be made to Board of Directors to open books. Recommends it.","Asks Woods to come get his wheat.","Put a note in for Curtis \u0026 Co. for discount.","Offers service in locating warrants.","Under guard as a deserter. Defends himself.","Mother has 100 bushels of wheat to grind.","Desires to lease property.","Procured letter from Alpheus Willson for Woods to see concerning directors of North Western Bank of Virginia. Includes Alpheus P. Wilison to John Tyler concerning appointments of directors of North Western Bank of Virginia.","Requests Woods to write ? Jacobs and bring patents with him.","Invitation. Glad ? is Congressional candidate.","Soldiers must bring public arms to batallion muster for inspection. \"Whatever thoughts you or I had of resigning (as I most seriously had) it cannot it will not now do to resign until the storm is over;...\"","Has received orders to march to Point Pleasant.","Concerning the location of a road (possibly the Cumberland Road.)","To inquire regarding the payment to taxes. Woods is also to call on General Breckenridge.","Asks Governor to confer with President of United States to request protection from Indians. Also signed by Charles WellsJohn Dant, John Davis, Hezekiah Davison,J ohn Haymond, Cornelius Bogard, John Haddan, William Morrez?, W.H. Cavendish, and H. Caperton.","Asks Ruggles to intervene in legislation.","Signed by Jacob Lee.","Needs new deed from Croghan's father to be recorded in the County where the land is.","Concerns lawsuit of J. Wilson v. Woods.","Concerns Bank of United States. If it is granted a charter, Woods suggests alterations and amendments to it.","Asks Barber to send messenger to deliver legal notice to Stephen R. Wilson.","Proposal to trade land.","Concerns lawsuit of Wilson v. Woods; and the appointment of state directors to the Board of the North Western Bank of Virginia. Includes Archibald Woods to ?. Concerns establishment of post office at Capteena.","Elijah Woods failed on his part of agreement to explore or locate warrants.","Wishes to make a settlement by purchasing slaves. Wants young ones not in habit of running away. \"...those of a contrary disposition are however often the best slaves but situated as we are in this County between... Pennsylvania \u0026 Ohio...and where slavery is much ridiculed, any Negro of an enterprising disposition and forward in their Manners are almost certain to go into one or the other states or down the Ohio;...\"","Religious ideas.","Concerns sale of lots.","Mr. Weaver declines to purchase house because wife wants to quit business of keeping a public house.","Asks for information from the city.","Mr. Hinds has agreed with M. Clark for oxen. Will accept your offer for his tract of land.","Includes plats on verso of Maddison's or John Mitchel's land.","Includes estimate of damages sustained by Archibald Woods in consequence of lease given by Richard Yates to James Fulton, blank notes for North Western Bank of Virginia, instructions for inquiring at Land Office in Kentucky, instructions to take paper back to broker and get paper of Miami Exporting Company, poem (Lines supposed to be written at Genoa), deposition concerning a land dispute between Samuel Todd and the executors of Andrew Woods, Instructions for formation on parade ground and for inspection of sentinels by officer of the day, (circa 1812), Alexander? 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The papers concern his family, the Poage family, and the Houston family, as well as his business dealings. Correspondents include Levi Barber, Daniel Call, Philip Doddridge, Chapman Johnson, Henry Lee, James Pindall, Benjamin Ruggles, Daniel Sheffey and John Tyler, Edgar Campbell Wilson, George Washington Wilson and Thomas Wilson. Subjects dealt with in the collection include banking, cholera, the Cumberland Road, land speculation, pioneer life near Wheeling, West Virginia and in Kentucky and Indiana, formation of and early days in Belmont and Monroe counties, Ohio (including the founding of Woodsfield, Ohio), the Northwest Territory, Indians of North America, family life, marriage and courtship, Virginia militia during peacetime and in the War of 1812, Ohio politics, sale of slaves and the Whiskey Rebellion. There are also letters of members of the Baker and Morgan families of Fauquier County, Virginia and Wheeling, West Virginia which concern life in St. Louis, Missouri during the 1840's.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAddition to folder 1482:  December 31, 1824 letter from Z. Jacobs in Richmond, Virginia to Archibald Woods regarding moving the College of William and Mary to Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffering his military warrant and pay for service in the U.S. Continental Army in lieu of money owed Woods. Witnessed by Andrew Woods and Alley ? McKee. Affidavit by Ebenezar Lane.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning land to be located and patented by military warrants and divided between the two men.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Bill of sale to Martha Woods, Botetourt County, Virginia 1 Negro girl.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning money and land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning land purchased from the military claims of James Ludlow, James Letort and Andrew Fowler who served in \"the old Virginia Regiment under Governour Dinwiddie's Proclamation.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning land on the Kanawha River.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNevill was attorney for William Croghan. Witnessed by John Beaver and ? Heth.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning agreement with Archibald Woods. Including agreement between Kerr and Woods, 1786 November 6.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning a list of land and people which was prepared for the auditor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning horses. Including note concerning equipment and uniforms for those who join a calvary company.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning a trip to Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions bonds and the postponement of a trip to Ohio County. Including undated note by an unidentified person concerning genealogical matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncluding note, March 1790, of Johnson with Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning 1000 acres of land in West Virginia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning the locating and surveying of land in Ohio County, West Virginia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking for help in fighting the Indians and outlining a plan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor 2 slaves, a boy named Littleton and a girl named Pink.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThey were trustees to establish an academy in either Monongalia, Ohio, Harrison or Randolph counties.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning a petition to have a ferry across the Ohio River at Short Creek signed by Nathaniel Coolman and John Vanmetre.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning patents for 10,000 acres of land. Including a petition concerning taxation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning Indians, land taxes owed by ? Todd, land dispute between ? Carper and ? Moor Moore, treaty made by Arthur St. Clair at Fort Harmar with Indians.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning land in Ohio County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor a female slave named Phetis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning money owed to A. Kirkpatrick by Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents To transfer 331 1/2 acres of land in Ohio County, West Virginia to William McClandhan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning Woods' desire to purchase land. Says \"our politics are loose, vague, various, and uncertain.\" Advises Woods to not reject his mother's \"precepts because she is a female good sense is the result of a Sound mind which would as soon inhabit a female body as a male. There is no sex in souls.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor female slave named Lila.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents To convey 400 acres of land in Ohio County, West Virginia to McFarland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mentions George Strickler concerning military warrant lands in West Virginia and Kentucky and the non-attendance of Andrew Woods and Archibald Woods as court jurors.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking Shepherd to give him preference if he decides to sell his mill and house. Including note of Bible verses in a different hand.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning Mitchell's land in Kentucky. Including, letter, John Lee, Hagerstown, Maryland, to Archibald? Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning Woods' misfortunes, religion, a dispute with ? Crawford and his baptism of Jenny St. Clair McCulloch.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses a move to Kentucky, the death of John Crawford and William Wilson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribing Kentucky and Woods' contemplated move there.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning land prices in Kentucky near Lexington and Danville.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning Woods' possible move to Kentucky and the price of renting land there.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning family news and Poage's opinion of Kentucky.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning religion and family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning Kentucky.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMostly concerns religion and family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses family and neighborhood news including the marriage of Polly Stuart to Ned Hall.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses his business affairs and family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTelling Woods to be ready with his party of horses if he receives orders.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expressing concern over Indian threats to frontier. Thomas Poage has entered Presbytery as candidate for ministry. Discusses religion in Prince Edward and Charlotte. Cousin John Crawford is dead.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning his judicial circuit and news of mutual friends in Augusta and Rockbridge County, Virginia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContaining religious advice, and concerning the role of feelings in religion.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor title to 355 acres of land . Including assign (witnessed by George Humphrey) of George Conner.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProbably concerning Archibald Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequesting that Woods take the deposition of David Harbinson as evidence in the lawsuit of Kelly vs. Wilson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents To convey from Woods to Poage 100 acres of land in Botetourt County, Virginia? and memorandum of money borrowed form Archibald Woods by James Poage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Saying he has declared himself a candidate for the Virginia Senate and asking Woods' help.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning rations for a militia company and Jackson's campaign for Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns a move to Kentucky by Cloyd.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning supplies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribing his school under Mr. Graham.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning his travels among the Presbyterian churches. Gives Woods advice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning a possible move by Woods to Kentucky. Seat of government may be Lexington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequesting that Woods pay bearer money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning the sale of hogs and corn. Including a petition concerning a ferry across the Ohio River\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning a proposed division of Ohio County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning a proposed division of Ohio County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns division of Ohio County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the division of Ohio County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning Indian threats.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending a muster roll and pay abstract for McMachan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning money Wilson is trying to collect for Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Promising to furnish troops to the state from Ohio, Harrison, Monongalia, and Randolph counties, West Virginia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo furnish troops.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describing Indian activities, the difficulty of securing provisions because of Anthony Wayne's levies near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and possible Congressional candidates.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning two companies of Rangers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning activities of and provisions for Ohio County Rangers and mentions Anthony Wayne.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning McCleery's candidacy for U.S. Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents To trade to Woods 304 acres of land in Ohio County, West Virginia in exchange for 461 acres of land in Kentucky and a female slave.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor a female slave named Lila.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents (Witnessed by John McKnight, David McWilliams, Jacob Lusk and Hugh McGuire) from Richard Yeates, appointing John McInyre to act in conveying 304 acres of land in Ohio County, West Virginia to Archibald Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e(Witnessed by John McKnight and David McWilliams) between Archibald Woods and Richard Yeates to ensure that Woods will convey 461 acres of land in Lincoln or Madison County, Kentucky to Yeates.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents (Witnessed by John McKnight and David McWilliams) between Archibald Woods and Richard Yeates to ensure that Yeates will convey 304 acres in Ohio County, to Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the collection of money owed to Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning William Croghan, a proposed treaty with Indians, and relations with the British.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning Indian threats to the frontier.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning a lawsuit and including a copy of a letter, 1793 March 27, from Thomas Duncan, Carlisle, Pa. to Messrs, Wallace and Kirkpatrick.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning money owed by Woods to Yeates.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the altering of a deed from Woods to Jane Yeates instead of to Richard Yeates.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning Cloyds' inability to sell his land in order to pay Woods for land bought from him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning money owed to Cloyd by Morris. Including letter from Archibald Woods to ? Dunlap concerning Woods' dissatisfaction with a horse he purchased from Dunlap.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eoncerning payment of money owed to Woods for flour and whiskey.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning money owed to Woods by Reed Lower.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning James Wood and militia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscussing the Transylvania Presbytery and concerning opening a store.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Woods' land in Kentucky and a possible move by Woods to Kentucky. Also mentions Richard Yeates.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas a description of life in Kentucky and discusses the split in the Transylvania Presbytery between the followers of Adam Rankin and the rest of the Presbyterians.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning provisions for the militia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning family news and religion.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning an execution against ? Wood and McConnell and other lawsuits.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComplaining that land in Kentucky bought from Woods is not located where Woods told him it was; questions quality of the land and the female slave. Includes note from Lewis Marshall, 1793 August 26, concerning location of the land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning land Nichols is to sell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Telling Woods the contract for the supply of the volunteer militia in Monongalia District has been given to ? Wells instead of Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnswering Yeates' complaints about land Woods sold him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo set up a company to sell land northwest of the Ohio River (i.e. the Northwest Territory).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning dispute between Woods and Richard Yeates over land and chastising Woods for his letter to his mother, Martha (Poage) Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns sending Woods money for frontier services.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning the militia and mentioning James Wood. Including account 1794 March 27.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning having Woods survey land so that the plats can be sent to Richmond for patents.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the location of land sold to Yeates by Woods and the disposition of lawsuits being handled by Woods for Yeates.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning his land dispute with Archibald Woods and warning about the Indians.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning land sold for William Croghan, possible war with England and Spain, and an embargo.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequesting a promised present in return for her having acknowledged her right of dower.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning money owed to Woods by Reed Lower?, and a lawsuit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Recommending William Martinas paymaster for the militia and saying that individuals are injured by not getting their money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning land warrants.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Requesting courses of survey. Includes, draft, Archibald Woods, to Henry Lee, expressing concern over Indian, British and Spanish affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning money owed by Chapline to Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Requesting Woods to tend to some legal business for Richard Yeates.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning negotiations with Spain over navigation of the Mississippi.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning money owed to Yeates by Woods and lawsuits.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo receive the interest on two loan office certificates.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning politics?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThat Brown will improve land by building cabins, in Northwest Territory.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor seven hundred dollars, a condition for purchase of a military warrant due Denniston and purchased by Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning the Whiskey Rebellion.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning the apprehension of David Bradford, William Sutherland, William McKinley, Robert Stephenson, John Moore, and James Marshall, participants in the Whiskey Rebellion. Questions whether Biggs should attend the session of the General Assembly.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Gives family news, mentions \"we are crowded with light horse men in our town that came in today,\" discusses religion.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents To appear as witnesses in the examination of William McKinley, one of the participants in the Whiskey Rebellion. Includes letter from Archibald Woods to McClure in response.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Saying the justices of the peace had decided not to examine the participants in the Whiskey Rebellion \"on considering the situation of this County and the temper of the people ...as we are of the opinion it would have answered no valuable purpose, and our authority it would evidently appeared to us would have been treated with contempt.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReminds him he is in a new place and under care of uncles. Remember Creator and avoid evil company.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning land Woods wishes to buy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Saying he has seen a petition against the taking of land west of the Ohio Northwest Territory. Brown has finished building the cabins for Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning sending Andy (Andrew Woods, Jr.) to Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShe is disappointed her uncle will not be coming for a visit. Regrets she has not been as religious as she ought to be.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents That Archibald and Elijah Woods of Ohio County, Virginia West Virginia would survey a tract of land containing 100,000 acres in Kanawha County, West Virginia and Wilson would sell it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning Wilson's selling of 100,000 acres of land in Kanawha County, West Virginia?.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants Woods to help his divide land and sell it so that he can move his mother to Kentucky.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking her uncle's decision on moving to Kentucky.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning his selling land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSaying she may purchase his land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Telling Woods he has sold Woods' land to Robert Young of Alexandria Virginia with the assistance of Henry? Lee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the selling of Woods' land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning lawsuits, and George Kelly.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning a petition to Congress and his expectation that Congress will open a land office on Northwest side of Ohio River.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Tells his uncle that Mr. Willson (Thomas Wilson) says there is no caveat entered at Richmond and Wilson has seen a number of men interested in purchasing land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning 60,000 acres of land. Mentions Henry? Lee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGiving family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAssigning as attorney for George Slaughter, Slaughter's title to six entries of land of 400 acres in Ohio County received by military land warrant to William Harris. Witnessed by Andrew Woods, Jr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents For part of the title to 604 acres of land in Mason County, West Virginia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning land in the Northwest Territory.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe location of 30,000 acres of land and a description of same.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning extending their concern in the lands in the Northwest Territory up to 300,000 acres.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWoods to share information about location of a salt spring in return for Ryerson purchasing about 5,000 acres of land around the spring in the Northwest Territory. Including memorandum of the approximate location of the salt spring.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor location of townships in the Northwest Territory.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor 21,000 acres of land in Ohio County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo divide Woods' part of the land he obtains from his agreement with Thomas Ryerson concerning the salt spring and that McCulloch and Woods will also divide the land surrounding another salt spring McCulloch has discovered.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerns Thomas Wilson, and the General Assembly. Tells Woods the act to establish a town at Wheeling, West Virginia passed, but the bill to divide Ohio County did not pass. Gives other legislative news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning a contract.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning their land deals in the Northwest Territory.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Lashley to lease Poage's land in return for clearing two acres.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking Woods to sell him his land in Kentucky if Woods is not going to live on it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Williams to lease land from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning money he is collecting for Woods, and Henry Lee; and land in Kanawha County, West Virginia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eQuestioning a land plat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRejecting Woods' offer for his land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the position of creeks in a stretch of land; and military reservations.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning his land purchases.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking Woods to attend to a legal dispute in return for one half the land in dispute if decided in Poage's favor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the military land bill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning his proposed route.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning military warrant land laws in Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo convey two thirds of all lands recovered from military land warrants originally issued to William Harris and assigned to George Slaughter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning land deals.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives her sister family news and discusses religion.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning military land warrants.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning family news and religion.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning family news and religion.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning land owed by Ross in the Northwest Territory and his explanation of a law pertaining to military land warrants.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Making a proposal for his land on the Ohio River. Includes account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending power of attorney to sell land claims.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning money; a trip to Richmond; the death of his son; and a proposed visit by William Wilson. Also concerns money paid ? McCleery; and lands of ? Symes which needs a title from Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSaying he has no land to sell and that the Congress lands sold at public sale in New York in which Hopkins was the nominal purchaser, probably now belong to William Duer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning lands in the Northwest Territory and Woods and Martin trying to be appointed to help survey the military lands.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning taxes on land in Harrison and Ohio County, West Virginia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning money owed by ? Wood.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTelling Woods that Benjamin Cooper has settled on land conveyed from Woods' mother to Yeates' daughter. Yeates is satisfied with his land and suggests Woods purchase land in Kentucky.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo survey and return plot and certificate for land in Ohio County. Witnessed by James Wilson and includes affidavit of William Trigg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives family news and mentions military land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffering to sell Woods his \"mill place.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Giving family news and telling Poage someone wishes to buy his land in Ohio County, West Virginia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns buying and selling land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning buying land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning buying land in Northwest Territory.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes water journey. Asks to have coat and horse sent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHoping that Woods con meet him in Morgantown.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives Woods an opinion he has gotten concerning patents.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents For 100,000 acres of land in Kanawha County, West Virginia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Asking the recipient to inquire for William Hunley and ask him about a bond executed by Thomas McGeorge.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the death of their mother.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning collection of money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the collection of money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the sale by Woods to Cloyd of land in the Northwest Territory.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning a legal dispute between ? Poage and an unidentified person over land title.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Telling Woods Thomas Wilson has not arrived back in Morgantown and concerning Wilson's candidacy for Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning Thomas Wilson's candidacy for Congress. Mentions Henry Lee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning Henry Lee's debts and the illness of Lee's wife Ann Hill (Carter) Lee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the conveyance of land in the Northwest Territory.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning money owed by Cloyd.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning money owed to Yeates.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor them to patent land in the Northwest Territory in co-partnership.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo guarantee that Woods would convey to Conill land in Northwest Territory originally owned in co-partnership with Absalom Martin.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo divide land they purchased in co-partnership in the Northwest Territory.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning Andrew Woods' business trip to Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends petitions by his son to Woods to be presented to the legislature. Wells is against the one for removing the seat of justice from Charleston. Lists what work has already been done there.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending a plat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequesting that Woods get land plats.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses business of General Assembly and family affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning money owed to Archibald Woods by Henry Lee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStating he will send more information on the mission to France.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eListing terms upon which he will sell land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning the lawsuit of Robert Poage v. Abraham Chapline, George Washington's declining to accept an appointment as a member of mission to France.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequesting a warrant for military land. Expresses concern over Indians to west.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor one mare, one still and one yoke of oxen.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGiving family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning an appointment Woods is requesting and the sale of land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning land in Kentucky they are interested in purchasing and selling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Asking Woods to put three plats into the land office.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking Woods to get a land warrant from the Treasury land office.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerns land business he is handling for Wilson, Mentions resolutions censuring Alien \u0026amp; Sedition Acts, petitions and the fact that the Court House stands at Wheeling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives family news and discusses business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Defending passage of the Alien and Sedition Acts and discussing the bankruptcy bill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning money he is collecting for various individuals. Asks Woods to forward land patents to him. Asks Woods if he will run for General Assembly again.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Watson to lease land in Ohio County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Ogden to lease twelve acres of land in Ohio County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOf decisions at a court held March Term 1799.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns building a house for Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo clean and fence twenty acres in the Territory in exchange for one hundred acres of land in Ohio County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning elections.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTelling Woods he is unable to pay him any money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Woods to sell to Moore and McClure 134 acres in the Northwest Territory.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Woods to sell 300 acres to Tallman in Northwest Territory.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequesting Woods' help in securing a place on the Council.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrdering Woods to return arms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discussing Randolph Academy. Gives family news and says Nehemiah? Creavens Cravens \"is crazy by this time.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe is unable to finish paying Woods for land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Asking him to come to Zac Sprigg's house to give depositions concerning a contested election for the General Assembly. Includes fragment, 1799 September 7, of a notice to Archibald Woods, Moses Shepherd, Zac Sprigg, George Moses and William Dement.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscussing the transfer of a note for money owed by Woods from Breckinridge to George Cooper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChapline is unable to attend the muster. Orders Woods to command in his place.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribing how survey is to be made out.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells Woods to make out certificate of survey to Henry Banks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscussing money and legal matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Orders Woods to order a court martial for Lieutenant Thomas Gray on charges made by Captain Jacob Wetzel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses vehement opposition to Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOn how to proceed with land business and military land warrants.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning land in Kentucky sold to Richard Yeates.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning Benjamin Biggs, session of legislature and family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking for money Woods owes him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning 2,000 acres of land bought by Faw from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAttempts to tend to his uncle's business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning resolutions passed by opposition members of Virginia General Assembly.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerns suing ? Payne for money owed Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLocation of Woods' warrants in the Northwest Territory.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgainst letter by committee of opposition members of General Assembly.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnnouncing Wilson's candidacy for the Virginia Senate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGiving family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Election returns for Monongalia County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the execution of a writ.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Low to lease the plantation (\"Greenfield\") on which Woods lives.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Cravens and Tallman to build a house for Chapline.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives terms on which land in Northwest Territory is sold.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the candidacy of John J. Jacobs and Archibald Woods for Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the candidacy of John J. Jacobs and Archibald Woods for Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMaking an offer for land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning a deed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning committee of Federalists and asking Federalists to vote.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSelling Woods a set of blacksmith's tools which are listed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Asking whether Henry? Lee ever surveyed the land Evans has laid a warrant on.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Asking Woods to give some money to George Poage and asking Woods if he is a candidate for Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Woods to sell 150 acres in the Northwest Territory to Eagleston.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning a lawsuit between them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequesting title papers for John Poage and asking Woods to use his influence in preventing the removal of the district court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Vouching for William Tate who wishes to buy land in Ohio County for an inn or tavern?.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanking Woods for his offer to sell land to Cloyd at a reduced price.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrying to find out when Woods will be going to the woods to survey.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Informing Woods that ? Duvall had saved Woods' land from being sold for taxes and giving family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGiving family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning a stolen horse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the claim of Jacob Beason to land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking Woods to pay taxes on McClenechan's land for him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCriticizing Woods' dealings with him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses receipts for wheat and asks to be sent flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDemanding payment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWanting to buy land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning military land warrants and Robert Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Black to put a shingle roof on Woods' barn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Woods to lease Johnson and Hamblin land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo take depositions in lawsuit of Robert Poage v. David Bradford in Virginia High Court of Chancery.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning a lawsuit he is handling for Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the location of land by military warrant.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning a court decision in High Court of Chancery in Woods? vs. Wilsonand Todd vs. executors of ? in Botetourt County Court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates he has not moved yet, but there is a wagon road across the mountains to Fincastle. Is sending money owed to Woods but can not send all of it. Gives family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Stating he will be going to Alexandria and Washington D.C. and will carry out business for Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTelling about his crops and expressing Federalist sentiments.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerns an injunction and money owed to Wilson. Included Polly Wilson, Morgantown, West Virginia to Ann (Poage) Woods, giving family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Requesting Ann (Poage) Woods' right of dower in land purchased from Woods by ? McNear.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequesting deeds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnnouncing his intention to move.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning David Yeates, a weaver.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning the deposition of Thomas Kenton in a land dispute and mentions Henry Lee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning a land dispute and the deposition of his mother Ann McGintry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes memorandum, undated, concerning procedure in the lawsuit. Also includes memorandum, 1797 December 6, of Archibald Woods, concerning Abraham Chapline, legal advice, 1797 December 12, of Bushrod Washington; cover sheet, 1801 July 22 of L. Burfoot, sending letter of Daniel Call; and copy (made by P. Tinsley) of decree, 1805 September 28, of the Virginia Superior Court of Chancery in the lawsuit of Robert Poage vs. Abraham Chaplaine and David Bradford.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning military land disputes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerns a lawsuit between ? McIntire and Archibald Woods and the debate in the General Assembly over the division of Kanawha County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the Land Office bill. Deposition, 1802, of Archibald Woods in a land dispute.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Woods to thirty-five acres to Hamblin and Witt. Hambler and Witt are to plant apple trees.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning money owed to Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Woods to lease ninety acres of land to Dean. Dean is to take care of orchard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning military land warrants. Asks if Whetsel Wetzel got his money \"for the Negro he sent down the River.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning Albert Gallatin and the Northwest Territory.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Woods to lease to Johnson twenty-nine acres of land. Johnson is to take care of the fruit trees.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo change an agreement concerning the delivery of flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the lawsuit of McIntire vs. Woodsin the Virginia High Court of Chancery.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning land and the appointment of a magistrate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the appointment of a magistrate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWoods owes money for a subscription to Universal Gazette, a newspaper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning money owed to Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning land in the Northwest Territory.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning land for Abraham Faw.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrdering him to order all commissioned officers to meet at Wheeling for muster and training.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCreain is interested in purchasing land from Woods and Bowyer would like to rent some land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning money owed to Woods by Chapline. Includes William Gelaspie, Station Camp, Sumner County, Tenn. to Abraham Chapline, concerning money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning ? Biggs' surveying.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the surveying of land in the Northwest Territory.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Asking Woods to let Mark Jacobs live on land owned by Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequesting Woods to sell his land and it he has done so, to remit payments in pot metal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDecides not to exchange land with Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas paid the tax on Woods' land to prevent sale for non-payment of taxes. Asks about worth of land he owns on Ohio River so he can sell or exchange it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGiving news about his mill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning deed to land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanking him for paying taxes on Woods' land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGiving a description of Countyside. Joseph Woods is keeping a store. Gives price of flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents For Okey to lease thirty acres of land adjoining Captina Creek.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the milling of flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning location of a salt spring and asking Woods to survey some land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffering to exchange some land with him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning a plot for David Hozack's land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning money owed to Woods for flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the location of a court house in Belmont, County, Ohio and land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Witt and Roberts to lease land in Belmont County, Ohio. Witt and Roberts are to preserve the orchard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning money owed Archibald Woods. Discusses the murder of an Indian trader.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequesting planks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWanting to lease land from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrdering him to order his battalion to report for training.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs sending his wife to pay Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning a survey order.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning her arrival and health and Jane ?.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning politics in Mississippi, French in New Orleans and price of goods in Natchez.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning the settlement of a debt between Spencer and Samuel Biddle.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentioning his poverty.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning military warrant land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSaying how much she is missed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Inquiring about military land located for ? Page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning the Ohio legislature and the location of the courthouse of Belmont County, Ohio, the necessity of building a road to it, ferries and the Miami Exporting Company. Bears notes in another hand.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses Richard Yeates' land and family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning a survey.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning title to land owned by ? Graham.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Telling Woods that Poage vs. Bradford \u0026amp; Chaplinecould not be tried in his district of the Virginia High Court of Chancery.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning a law suit and a possible exchange of land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the lawsuit of McIntire vs. Woodsin the Virginia High Court of Chancery. Gives his opinion of the Louisiana Purchase.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the building of a dam.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning land in Ohio County surveyed by Woods for her husband.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking if Woods has sold his land for him. If so, please remit \"one ton of small castings, and the remainder in twenty gallon kettles without legs, for the purpose of salt-making.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Saying he has sent Andrew Woods and an Indian trader up White River.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking Woods to come make a survey.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning money owed Woods by Joseph? Tomlingson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning disputed land in Kentucky.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Prittyman to lease land. Lease extended for another year.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning land disputes between Woods and Yeates.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor money received.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives his opinions of Methodists.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to exchange land with Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Cassat to pay Woods back for flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGiving family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the lawsuit of Poage v. Chapline.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning William Croghan and land belonging to Woods in Kentucky.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning Croghan's purchase of land owned by Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning death of Aggy Poage, other family news and election of Philip Doddridge.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning Philip Doddridge.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequesting flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOhio for Witt to rent land. Witt is to take care of the orchard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking to buy the land he lives on from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking Woods to forward a letter for him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor one moiety (half) of the first installment \u0026amp; surveying expenses for land in Northwest Territory offered for sale at Steubenville.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives family news, discusses Philip Doddridge and land speculation in Northwest Territory; and the \"conversion\" of the Presbyterian minister, William Wilson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo convey land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequesting flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning Philip Doddridge, the lawsuit of John McIntire vs. Wood,and Woods vs. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning a deed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the location of a road.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter probably intended for Archibald Woods. Concerning the sale of land for taxes, the lawsuit of John Macker vs. Lewis Cragg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning their land dispute.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffering to sell him burr mill stones.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThat Edward Coats' son, William will become an apprentice to Hoover, a saddlemaker.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo split land in Kentucky if Pogue is successful in proving claim.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrdering flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning a lawsuit involving ? Fulton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning Betsy Woods and family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond of title to promise to convey 240 acres to the Ramseys.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the visit of Woods' daughter, a proposed trip to Augusta, and the possibility of Wilson running for Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas paid taxes owed on Woods' Kentucky land. Is interested in selling or exchanging 1200 acres of land on or near the Ohio River.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Pergrin to lease 17 acres of land from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning a note for money due Robert Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Reed and Edwards to lease a house and garden.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo convey to Nehemiah Cravens 300 acres of land in Ohio.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells of the birth of a daughter. \"The election is over \u0026amp; I am easy--when vice prevails and wicked men bear sway the post of honour is a private station;...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Woods to sell 250 acres of land to Mothral and Mantooth.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrdering flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrdering flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffering land for sale.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning a lawsuit involving land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Deafabough to run a grist mill for Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning lawsuit of Woods v. William Lewisand McIntyre v. Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking about Archibald Woods' health.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequesting the health of his daughter and the lawsuit of McIntyre v. Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking Woods to sell a slave for him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the lawsuit of Woods v. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning disputed land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Steenrod to sell one half of a tract of land containing one hundred and eighty acres.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Ingledue to run a grist mill for Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses fever. Tells Woods one of deeds he has from him has no witness.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells his uncle he has moved.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning a land dispute.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the lawsuits of McIntyre v. Woods and Woods v. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking Woods to pay him for surveying.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning taking wheat to his mill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor McConnell to run a grist mill for Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Woods to deliver flour to the McClures.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThat Patterson Ingledue's death was due to accident by the falling of a tree.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo settle the estate of Patterson Ingledue.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Swiney to rent eighteen acres from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor land in Belmont County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas bought wheat for Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods to sell to his nephew his surveyor's compass.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning land Woods wants to purchase. Is concerned about his land in Ohio County, West Virginia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Black to rent twenty-six acres from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Witt to rent land from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor McConnell and Dean to rent ninety acres of land from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the sale of land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells Woods the surveys he is asking about can not be found.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequesting flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking about mill wheels.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Black to build a house. Lists tasks Black is to perform.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor a temporary assignment of dower.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the delivery of mill wheels.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Feay to sell one hundred acres of land to Milligan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoney owed for subscription to United States Gazette.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill try to aid Woods in the capture of a runaway slave.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the lawsuits of Poage v. Chapline \u0026amp; Bradford.Asks Call to represent Poage in the Court of Appeals.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning land owned by Crogan in Ohio County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking Woods to collect a debt from Caleb Reeves.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning an injunction.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrying to settle Woods v. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the location of a road.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the lawsuit Woods v. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the lawsuit, Woods v. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning land belonging to George Pepperly and the lawsuit Woods v. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Edmonds to lease twenty-nine acres from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSaying Richard Parriott wishes to buy McClandhan's land. Will trade a slave family for it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning Woods v. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning Humphrey Marshall; and Woods v. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Woods to deliver flour to the McClures.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning an offer to settle McIntire v. Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning land; and also slaves which had belonged to Harman Blennerhassett.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning Woods v. Lewis. Includes Patsey Houston, Natural Bridge, Virginia, to Archibald Woods, concerning a trip to see sister Polly McClung.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Wants him to accompany Betsy to see Polly McClung.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning Woods vs. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgreeing to defend him in the lawsuit of McIntire v. Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking Sheffey to take depositions in Woods v. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor a still.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning the purchase of land and slaves from William McClandhan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCarpenter is migrating to West. Will leave room in his wagon for Mathew Quick if Quick is interested. Asks Woods to give message.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the decision in the lawsuit of Woods v. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffering to sell land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning an appeal of the decision in Woods v. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning encumbrances upon the property of William Chapline.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning the route of the United States Road to Wheeling, West Virginia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents For an attachment against the estate of Moses Thompson. Includes plat, n.d., of land owned by John Lee and Archibald Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor the conveyance of land from William Chapline to Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrders Woods to order companies to Wheeling for training.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods to designate his military land so Bay can pay taxes on it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells of birth of George Washington Wilson, sickness of many and death of Hezekiah Reader from fever. Wants sister to write and come to see her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Apology for not having written him concerning the decision in Woods v. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor the conveyance of 331 1/2 acres of land in Ohio County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffering to deal for land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSaying they will not pay an order for grinding wheat at Woods' mill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStating he will buy land from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecounts his side of Woods v. Lewis and asks Blackburn to be his lawyer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Giving news about influenza in Lexington, Kentucky and discussing a land dispute. Alexander Mitchel to Thomas Dickerson, near Short Creek, Ohio County, West Virginia asking him if he saw Thomas Kennady in 1776 concerning land improvements.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSaying he has paid the tax due on Woods' land. People in Western part of state want to perpetuate seat of government at Chillicothe.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sending a deed and asking his opinion of the value of other land,\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEdmonds is to take particular care of fruit trees.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking Woods to serve as executor in his plan to settle the estate of George Dement and to effect a settlement between the heirs of Dement and the heirs of Ignatious Sirums.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sending rent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Stopped sale of Woods' land for taxes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning land bought by Samuel Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods if he has made up his mind about a bargain.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Also includes a memorandum of Archibald Woods concerning power of attorney.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells Woods to send down flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns a missing arms shipment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStill interested in Woods' land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOkey is concerned about Woods' lawsuit against Timmons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells Woods he has been denied change of venue in Woods v. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Asks Woods to pay taxes on land he William Croghan owns. Wants to know about John? McIntire who purchased George Rogers Clark's right to land on Ohio.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Desiring to buy land from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrders Woods to order his battalion to Wheeling for training.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEvans is concerned about a land claim he has.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants Woods to report on his land to him, since Hill desires to settle on it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents It is the opinion of several people that Woods' flour is unfit for market. \"Mr. Miller states that all the flour in Charlestown, that was made before September is sour and unfit for market.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas asked for continuance in Woods v. Lewis. Gives Blackburn other directions in handling the case.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Including a memorandum of agreement (witnessed by C. Hammond and George Knox).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffers Negro slaves to Woods in exchange for land. Describes the slave families.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHough has checked Woods' land for taxes due.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Moore if he knows about location of U.S. road. Wants to be appointed a commissioner to lay road out in Ohio.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAssures Woods his offer of slaves will not injure Woods' claim in Woods v. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrders Woods to draft 46 men.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas no Negroes to sell. Wants Woods to survey some land for him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn compliance with order, has militia company together.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to meet with Woods to buy land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Offers to settle money owed him in wheat. Includes Archibald Woods to George Hancock, concerning slaves Hancock wishes to sell. Woods discusses prices.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn application was made to change venue in Woods v. Lewis. It failed. Has heard of no application since. Johnson had small pox. Cannot issue subpoena for witness.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrders flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives information and advice on Woods v. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEdmonds is to take particular care of the fruit trees and orchard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Asks what Woods wants him to do in a lawsuit involving land. \"We are advised by William McKinley that he has been pressed into the electioneering campaign--the conduct of Gen'l J. G. I--in this respect must be as bad as an English press gang--poor MC is to be pitied.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sorry to hear her sister has been unwell, brother Billy's wife has consumption. \"Nancy Wilson has two sons. I think she breeds well...I was surprised when Mr. hood informed me that Brother Bob was with you. I should be very glad to see him provided he could be sober and rational.\" Includes Polly Wilson to Woods girls.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrdering Woods to order his Battalion to Wheeling for training.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Undertook to get paper needed in Woods v. Lewis from Sweet Springs. Found he had to go on to Munroe Monroe C.H. Papers not ready. Clerk issued order that he would send papers. Case was docketed in Rockbridge. Subpoena issued for Patrick.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffers to locate military land for Nicholas' warrant.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants the patents for the 17,000 acre survey belonging to the partnership, so he can inquire about taxes due on it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSickness prevented sending deeds. Asks for money Woods owes him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Introduces Noah Zane. Zane is the bearer of remonstrances counteracting remonstrances from Pennsylvania on the subject of the National road. Describes route the commissioners laid out. Hopes that route will be kept.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to borrow money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sent receipts which Woods has failed to get. Asks Woods to take \"best matters\" action. Wishes Woods not to be uneasy about the money he owes Woods. Expects to make a payment this fall.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Brother Archibald \u0026amp; myself having made an alteration in our agreement respecting this place on which I live, it is necessary our article in your hands should be destroyed...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccording to list of military claims, there is none due Andrew Robinson. Thanks Woods for paying taxes on his land Ohio County. Asks Woods to continue until land can be sold and try to find purchaser.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Woods v. Lewis will probably be tried in September. Papers have not yet arrived.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents She is pregnant. Had expected a visit this summer. Includes Polly Wilson to Eliza and Polly Woods. Wants them to write.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Defends his treatment of Woods' son, Alpheus in school. \"If Franklin (Woods' other son) to exculpate himself, has represented to you that I did not pay the same attention to him, that I did to others, I assure you that he wronged me.\" Assures Woods he will do all in his power for his improvement. Lists subjects he will be offering.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sends Franklin and Alpheus Woods home. Defends Thomas Glisson as a teacher.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas omitted entering the land. Lists entries.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrders Woods to order his battalion to Wheeling for training.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas sent deed. Please remit money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Woods v. Lewis has been continued until April. General Breckenridge and Allen Taylor did not attend the exposition of General Preston. Fears the loss of Sheffey at next term.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThere has been a continuance in Woods v. Lewis. Afraid he can not attend the trial in the spring due to serving in Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis has obtained a postponement in Woods v. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of Betsy Poage. Summarizes national politics and rumors of Europe.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Woods v. Lewis is continued. Injunction has been granted. Encloses subpoena.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has never heard from Woods about his claims for land in Woods' County. William Oldham will handle it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffers Negro slaves for sale, Easther, Harry \u0026amp; Nancy as well as a \"lad\"; and a \"girl,\" 7 years old. Describes their abilities.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sends commission. \"I never wished to hold an office that I was not thought worthy of, if you thought me incapable of discharging my duty or unworthy of promotion I will ask you why did you not communicate your objection to me before the Court Marshall martial.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Asks one of them to pay taxes on Archibald Woods' land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Gives directions in taking General Breckinridge's deposition. Recounts proposals from George Hancock. Proposes his grounds for a settlement.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives his price for a slave, Jacob.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes receipt for Zac. Sprigg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBirth of Louisa Ann. \"Mrs. Kerns the ladys wedding you was at when you was here shews the fruits of her marriage verry plain.\" Includes Polly Wilson to Woods girls. Invites them for a visit. \"Betsy you cannot get anybody to have you where you are known.\" Lists recent weddings.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIf Woods can come to his (Thomas Warman) mothers he will take five dollars less. He cannot come to Woods\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnlow is to clear land, repair a cabin, build a stable and repair fences.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe owns no land in US Military District, north of the Scioto. A Capt. John Brown did own a quarter township, but suspects it has been sold. He owns 8 or ten thousand acres in tracts of 1000 acres which he would sell. Describes one tract. Price is three dollars per acre but would accept \"two or three young negro men at valuation in part payment.\" Two \u0026amp; half dollars per acre for other tracts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas sent deed to Mr. Chambers of Kentucky. Requests Woods to rent a plantation for him. Pay taxes due on it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends information on the murder and names of the children of D. Bradford.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSince he has resolved to leave Morgantown, he wants Woods to remit money. \"There is not I believe any part of the civilized world where education is thought so little of as this place.\" Asks questions about the Wheeling area. Can produce testimonies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSold Noah Linsly interest in Capteen bottom.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOwns a quarter section of military land. Gives terms and location.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBusiness with Woods' son, Thomas. Asks for more time.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends wheat and cotton Woods requested. Don't send corn or meal. Do send bran.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill sell lands at Fishing Creek to Woods' neighbor for cash if offer is high enough.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoesn't understand why he didn't receive all the money due him from Woods. Has been sick.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports on various schools in his County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDetailed description of how it is to be built.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill send record of Woods v. Lewis(300 pages) when Woods remits fee of forty-five dollars.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas purchased a farm 3 miles from Morgantown. \"The people in my neighborhood are perfectly indifferent about the education of their children so that I cannot expect to derive anything from tuition among them.\" Would come to Wheeling if three hundred dollars could be procured. If not, will open school at his farm. Pledges to be attentive to Franklin Woods (Woods' son.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives Woods advice on how to recover costs from John McIntire. Will attend Woods v. Lewis at Rockbridge Superior Court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe two young men who contracted with Shepherd for flour have been at all mills and cannot get flour. Will have to give you the price you ask.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSalutation is \"Dear Andrew.\" Wishes him to write respecting the receipts for costs in the suit with the Wilson's and Harbison's bond. \"As I of late feel my constitution decline, my wish is as far as possible to draw my concerns to a close. Ask George] Hancock to have business in Botetourt with Wilson's settled.\" \"have not got my business with Lewis finally settled as yet...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresented receipts to ? Wilson. He would not refund the money. Left receipts and letter with George Hancock. \"I start in a few days for Kentucky with my little family \u0026amp; small portion of this world's goods--my wife Elenor has been in a bad state of health since early spring. My mother \u0026amp; brother Andrew also are in bad health as usual. Write if you receive this letter. Address letter to Lincoln County near Stanford Kentucky.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLists officers elected by company.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Offers to sell stills\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to meet him in Staunton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLists terms on which he will settle with Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces ? McKnight who claims land in Ohio County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTerms upon which he will sell his farm, mill, dwelling house and distillery.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTerms on which Josiah Dillon will pay Bank of Marietta.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTerms upon which the directors will accept payment of Dillon's debt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWoods will take up Dillon's note on Bank of Marietta. Dillon will convey house and lot to Woods. Dillon will convey residue of property to George Paull.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas offered for Congress. Chancellor made decree in Woods v. Lewis. Decree is agreeable to last verdict.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eQuestioning whether a judgment against Josiah Dillon in federal court is a lien against property he has bought from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Poage to collect money due in execution of decree in Woods v. Lewis. Gives Poage directions about collecting it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntends to get money to Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants McClandhan to collect money due on execution against William Lewis. Includes Archibald Woods to James Breckinridge.Woods blames Breckenridge for not paying over money owed him by William Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Hughes received fee who will handle Woods' business with Bell. Pogue obtained judgment for 7,000 dollars against ? Brown. Gives family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to know if ? Hughes brought suit against Benjamin Bell for him. It not, will employ Alexander Marshall next.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes college at Canonsburgh.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants all papers pertaining to lease of a piece of property sent to him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas purchased property of John Thompson. Woods is at liberty to make use of his house after expiration of the lease.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests pay for services as adjutant in 4th Regiment of Virginia militia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecounts his difficulty in obtaining money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas had no further account from Staunton. \"I had expected to see Genll Paull present my compliments to ? and tell him to be so good as to procure a copy of your Constitution on Regulations of your Library and forward to me as soon as possible as I am to report on that subject for our town is establishing a library.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses a decree against William Lewis. Clerk has failed to certify when the injunction was granted.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Cannot be at election in Ohio County, West Virginia Hopes his opponent will not exceed him in that County more than 30 votes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants ? Woods (son of Archibald Woods) to come next week if he is coming to live with him. Will leave terms up to McLure.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBrown wants to rent house. Wants a sign and four beds and complains of rent being too high.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Paull had held deed of trust on two lots in St. Clairsville, Ohio for money owed Bank of Marietta by Dillon. Paull is deeding property to Woods to discharge the deed of trust. Edward Bryson. Includes affidavit of William Farris, Junior.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHorse bought by White or his brother in St. Clairsville, Ohio stands on lot bought by Woods from Josiah Dillon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShall be engaged at Judge Lockwood fitting out a boat. Mortgage must be recorded.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods to survey land to divide farm between Chapline and Evans.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis has deposited money with General James Breckinridge for Woods' claim. ? Walker previous to going to Kentucky left memo respecting Woods' suit with Wilson. No bill was filed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eResults of election between William McKinley and Wilson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas not heard from lawyers concerning Woods vs. Lewis. Thomas Wilson is elected to Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLists tasks and prices.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns the discharge of the deed of trust by Paull and the validity of Woods' title to Dillon's property.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks if copy of decree in Woods v. Lewis has been forwarded.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNoah? Linsly has decided against Woods and Paull concerning the discharge of the deed of trust by Paull selling Dillon's lots to Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTransmits payment to discharge note.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the price of a hopperboy for a flour mill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApologizes for delay. Called away by death of a friend in Baltimore. Has sent copy of decree to clerk of Monroe so he can issue execution.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants James Paull to send him a pair of pigs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends decree in Woods v. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIssued against property of Amos Shearman and Joseph Ferroi in the lawsuit of Matthew Kerr v. Ferroi.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppoints Woods president of a court-martial to try James G. Laidley for disorderly behaviour and disobedience of orders at the 113th Regiment. \"Also for conspiring with his subaltern officers previous to said muster to be disorderly on the day of said muster.\" Includes Benjamin Biggs, certifying he did employ John Finney to summons the officers to attend the trial of Laidley.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Requests Erwin pay forty-two dollars to ? Evans for license to rise hopperboy at Woods' mill. \"The mill stands on Wheat's run a branch of Wheeling Creeke in Ohio County...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sends bill of complaint for Woods to answer in \u003cemph render=\"italic\"\u003eWilson's Executors v. Woods.\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInstructed by Lieutenant Governor \"to inform you that commissions cannot issue...until it shall be specified...what vacancies they are to fill; or if for a new company that also should be specified.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by George William Smith, Lieutenant Governor and Jno W. Pleasants. Includes Benjamin Biggs attesting that Andrew Howlett had taken oath as captain.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Needs oats from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJoseph Cloyd's wife and daughter died. Houston's \"son Andrew got a cut on his knee last winter which had nearly taken his life.\" Gives other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning Woods vs. Lewis and Wilson's heirs vs. Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has made an alteration in the promissory note Woods sent for him to sign. Includes of John Anderson, undated., to Archibald Woods, Ohio County, West Virginia Robert Anderson is not willing that John Anderson should quit his work before harvest so Woods can expect them July 15.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrders Woods to order regiment to Wheeling for muster.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas collected 792 dollars in execution granted in Woods v. Lewis. Marshall has taken all the personal property of William Lewis. Let him know how to transmit money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Woods to lease the stone house and stable to be built. Describes how stable is to be constructed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSent articles written for.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends sympathy for death of Archibald Woods' son. Unable to attend funeral.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePleased with executive appointment of a judge for our circuit. Try to block appointment of ? Jackson by legislature. Thinks Congressional session will be long and boisterous. His reception in Woods' County has made impressions on his mind.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMeix agrees to build a barn for Evans. Description of how it is to be built.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffers land for sale adjoining land owned by Woods at the mouth of Capteen Creek.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotifies Woods that a note of Michael Cresap, endorsed by Woods is due and unpaid.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eZebu Warner is indebted to Woods for rent. Gives Griffith options on how to handle the collection. Includes Archibald Woods to Zebu Warner. Concerns rent owed to Woods. See Folder 656 for documents of 1811 October 8.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLaments loss of Woods' son. Not able to make any statement with respect to Woods' account with George Poage without assistance of Woods' papers. Includes receipt from J. Russle ? to David Banes? for wheat to the account of Archibald] Woods.Includes fragment of an account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIf Woods has made purchase of the Jughandle Mills, write him and he will send Woods a draft of his proportion of the half.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpoke to R. ? Thompsonwho is considered one of the best house-carpenters here respecting the undertaking of your house. The Republican ticket succeeded in all three members with a majority of two to three hundred votes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has learned by George Paull that Mr. Lewis has sold his land. Informed a proposition is made by Mr. Lewis to pay to William Poageof Augusta for Woods. Thanks McClandhan for his friendly aid in having the business brought to a close. Speculates on other terms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerns taxes on land in Ohio County owned by Cloyd family and by Matthew Houston.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants Woods to make him some flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks that he look for patents for George and Isaac Kelly.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Asks Woods to tell him how to go about military patents. Has visited the President and also attended the House of Madam. At next interview with President intends to mention the Road. Many petitioners praying to be relieved from injuries sustained under the nonimportation law. Affair of the Chesapeake settled. Determined representation for the states. The \"Harriet\"; sails in a few days with messengers to England and France. Mr. Taylor son of John Taylor goes to England and Mr. Biddle son of Clement Biddle goes to France. \"it is hard to say what course our great men will take. I believe...leaders know not what to do. Not do I know who is to be the leader. I believe in Caucus it was determined to elect Henry Clay, speaker and they did elect him.\" Describes Clay.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas about thirty-five feet of pipes now by him and expects to set another kiln next week when he expects to have Woods' in it. Wants to know what other kind, of ware Woods would wish to be sent along with them. \"Here let me remark that Mr. Wales opinion of stone ware pipes is higher than ever \u0026amp; he regrets that the town of Steubensville does not use them instead of wood.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo assign and transfer to Archibald Woods twenty shares in Bank of Steubenville.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives his recollection of a transaction between himself and John McClure. Mr. Reed's young daughter died. Have searched for cloth.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApologizes for being so long, in making his returns because he couldn't understand it. Includes Andrew Howlett to Archibal] Woods, 1811 December 30. Has sent returns by Moses Chapline.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns settling Woods v. Lewis. \"Beware of being taken in as all those people are Great Sharpers. Beware of going in any barter or bargain with them. If possible they will try to pawn some old or good for nothing Negroes on you, or some other old stuff or bad bonds.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Received four hundred dollars from William Lewis. Taken a bond on Burwell. Not knowing the amount of the Execution nor Credits, could not go into a final settlement. Can have it credited to execution by writing clerk of Monroe or attorney.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Ann Woods for sending Patty up. Glad to hear of Betsy's safe delivery. \"if I live as long as the first week in May and no accident happens I expect to have an addition to my family, already too large, but when we have them we are sorry for to part with them.\" Misses her husband who is in Congress. Hope he returns in March, but if they declare war he may be detained a month or two longer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresented draft to Sheffey. Mentioned \"the establishment of the Road to his Majesty but have no answer to the point.\" Discusses increase in military establishment. Bills on Navy laid on table to make room for land force. Wilson voted no to raising 25,000 soldiers. Asks what the people think. Doubts leaders. Thinks war will ensue.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas received draft to settle Woods v. Lewis. Has to be sent back to William Poage to obtain proper endorsement. \"We hear of nothing here but war...\" Lists bills concerning raising troops. President will not act on the U.S. Road, saying there is no money to expend.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs making enquiries about a 3000 acre tract of military land in Ohio County. Asks if land has been sold for taxes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Evans to sell his farm to Eoff. Evans is also to convey his interest in the ferries across the Ohio River and across Wheeling Creek.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrescribing the uniform of the Virginia militia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses patent to Woods. Asks for recommendations for officers in \"our (to be made Army)\". Rage for war has subsided. Looks for proposition to repeal non-importation law. Houses passes bill to repair old frigates. Mentions William Branch Giles.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould survey his land but had to attend Superior Court at Wheeling. Makes proposal for 200 to 250 acres. Offer is eight gallons good whiskey and one dollar per acre. He offers flour. Draws plat to explain offer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePerson who delivers letter is authorized to sell land for General James Allen and Col. David Allen. Discusses past dispute with Woods over land in Kentucky he bought from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBuilding a sawmill. Thinks Mallory should have house he is renting taken from him. Doesn't know anyone else to rent it to. Benjamin Ruggles wants Paull to go in with him and others on laying out a town, (Woodsfield?)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas heard rumors that political enemies may try to have election for clerk set aside if they lose. Suggests that Robert Woods as eldest magistrate to require sheriff to summons all magistrates to elect a clerk for County court in place of Moses Chapline, deceased. Suggests form to use.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns Woods v. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas received Woods recommendations for commissions as officers. Trouble raising money. Considered salt tax. \"The 'Constitution' has returned ten days \u0026amp; no report of anything from England and France.\" Sheffey has paid no money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoesn't have time to consider offer for land. Prefers bank stock to land. Prefers cash to bank stock. If others sell out, he does not wish to be backward. Does not think Archibald Woods' offer for his interest in Botetourt includes what he will receive from Elijah Woods. Wants Brother James Woods to appoint attorney to settle price of land Robert Woods is to have from Joseph Woods and make a deed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses British spy, John Henry. \"It is not yet determined who is to be next President. DeWitt Clinton is spoken of.\" April elections will express public mind.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses land owned by David and James Cloyd and Matthew Houston in Ohio County. In Woods v. Lewis. Lewis has sold land to ? Burwell. Lewis has paid $7,000 to William Poage. James Greenlee married Miss ? Paxton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDefends his handling of Woods business in the suit of Woods v. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells Woods he can expect an embargo. Asks him to let ? Shepherd and all friends know.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLists officers to be commissioned. Has enclosed documents \"for the information of the people.\" Forwarded report on subject of U.S. Road. Doesn't expect anything to be done concerning road west of Monongahela. Not at liberty to say more about embargo. Received no more money from Sheffey.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas not gotten a person to go see Windle for purpose of making a purchase. Has not gotten survey made of Capteena land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending John McLure to collect $7,000 left by William Lewis. has written clerk of Monroe County to stay execution until November.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRobert Woods (uncle) wishes to purchase 200 acres of land from him. Price is $1,600. Has written father to give Archibald Woods a power of attorney. Owes Robert Woods. In addition owes $3,000-4,000 in Kentucky.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks to be recommended to be appointed a major in army to be raised in Ohio.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSheffey does not find it convenient to give a settlement at this time.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks that bearer be paid thirty-nine dollars.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas seven thousand dollars as part of the execution against William Lewis in Woods v. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds to enter quarters of land?. Includes document of Archibald Woods. Asking that volunteers for the army be encouraged. Tells what pay and rations soldiers will receive.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas seen Battial Harrison who has the Virginia military land warrants. Will make some proposition. James Paull has gone to Richmond. Would rather deal with Paull.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces Henry Greene who wishes to obtain advice respecting the validity of a claim of land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds brick to mend a hearth. Asks for late newspapers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eResigning his office in the Wheeling Light Infantry. Woods has written two names on the letter as possible replacements for Pannill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports on the measurement of lumber. Does not like quality of the boards.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes to know if Woods intends to let him have Mr. Ramsey's place.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePut advertisement in paper for sale of town lots and sent notices.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAt the first muster of the Wheeling Light Infantry, ensign of the company made known his intention to decline serving in the company in the capacity of an officer longer than five years from the date of his commissions. Company elected a replacement, John Richardson and recommended him to be appointed. Includes Archibald Woods, listing possible officers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHad sent commission to Jno Richardson to be ensign in Wheeling Light Infantry. Since Richardson has been accused in affidavit by ? Zane of saying he would not interfere if slaves in eastern part of state rose up and murdered their masters, he should return his commission.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Recommends Mr. Ross to repair public arms. Woods has written on the letter: William Ross at Frederick Town on Monongala River, Washington County, Pennsylvania\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosed will gives the course of the war. Woods' son, Thomas, stayed with him. Thinks it's high time for Congress to adjourn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStill wants $1600 for the land he is offering to Robert Woods. News about Andrew Woods, Robert Woods, and John M. Walker.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to rent horse pasture.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells Woods to have the public arms repaired.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnswer to a letter from Sheffey concerning Woods' manner of collecting money due him in Woods v. Lewis. Includes earlier draft of above. .\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses copy of Daniel Sheffey's statement which Woods thinks is incorrect. Tries to understand the statement. Thinks majority of people are opposed to war. Cannot raise troops, as commander of 4th Regiment, Virginia militia. Has on company volunteers, one company drafted. Wife had large son, William. Nearly cost her her life.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWhiskey Woods has sold him is indifferent. Discusses salt works. Cannot hire or sell slave because he has a sore leg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCannot accept price Caldwell proposes for land. Gives his offer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrders Woods to order his regiment to Wheeling for training.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable to raise money owed to Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Woods for paying taxes for him. Sends money by son, John Croghan. Mentions George Croghan. Will consider exchanging land with Woods after he gets necessary information.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Asks questions concerning impressment of camp kettles, axes, and wagons. \"The troops from this Regiment are to meet at this place on Tuesday next and will proceed in boats to the place of Destination, on Wednesday if possible, say Thursday at farthest. I shall be happy to meet and accompany the troop from your Regiment.\" Late orders authorize the Col. commanding to provide for the transportation of the baggage. \"My opinion is that wagons should be procured in each regiment, they can be sent by water to point pleasant, the horses by land, the camp kettles so far as we may stand in need will be taken from Mr. Dutty... Keel Boats going to Kenhawn for salt can be procured if you can engage but I have as yet engaged by one, three will be necessary.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnderstands Woods' men are to meet this day at Wheeling. Sends Capt. Russel to receive from information as to boats for the transportation of the troops and also as to provisions. \"Say five days Rations of bread and salt pork of Bacon, ready cooked, my wish being to go on Day and Night if possible until we arrive at Point Pleasant.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo raise supplies for families of soldiers. Includes minutes of a meeting of citizens of Richmond, Manchester and their vicinities held at the Capitol. Resolved that name of association be \"The Society for promoting the success of the War against Great Britain.\" Lists duties of the association, including the appointing of a standing committee in each town and County.... 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents To Capt. Lewis Bonnet to impress a keel boat. Includes affidavit of John McLure, William Irwin, and John Feay, that the value of the service of the keel boat is $50.00. Includes, Archibald Woods, certifying above. Includes warrant from Archibald Woods, to Benjamin Jefferies, to impress a keel boat. Includes affidavit of John McLure that the value of the service of the keel boat is $50.00.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotifying Woods that a note endorsed by him for Morgan Jones is due and unpaid.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas received, in the absence of the Governor, Woods' letter, asking to have made at Wheeling, arms for a troop.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill attend court martial and pay his fine if it's proved he should have gone when called.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill leave home in a week for Washington. Should be glad to hear result of your election for electors. Expects peace ticket to have a large majority in his County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTries to make arrangement with Woods concerning stoneware and earthenware. Unable to get salt he needed for his manufacture.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProposes to start a newspaper with the press to be in Wheeling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMadison ticket had a majority of 92. Stephen Van Rensselaer has met with a defeat. Has been informed that Return Jonathan Meigs has been insulted by the common soldiers and almost afraid of times at times to leave his quarters lest he might meet with insults.\" \"I am anxious to hear if peace is expected or if we must go on in this destructive war. If it is to continue God help the nation for in many places, the people are ready almost to cut other throats.\" Cites examples. Will write Daniel Sheffey for account with William Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill sell land for $12,000.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThinks militia are expensive and ruinous. Thinks they can provide little real service \"as well might you put unbroken Horses to a Wagon--they possess the strength \u0026amp; spirit--but they will not pull together.\" sees no prospect of speedy termination of the war. \"the Administration which makes War does rarely make peace.\" Discusses War Hawks. Anxious to hear about Virginians in Western Army. Will present statement to Daniel Sheffey.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns Cloyd military lands in Ohio County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives directions for morning and evening parades.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives family news and news of household activities.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWoods should rent to ? Hollister. Terms are too high for Okey.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas spoken to General S. Smith about lands in Wheeling. Land is owned by James A. Buchanan of Baltimore. \"No doubt the Papers give you an account how our Generals in the North have managed their campaigns . Was ever a Nation cursed with such officers.\" Secretary of Navy has resigned. Gives makeup of regiments and number. Thinks too many. \"We attempt more than we can do well.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns politics in Ohio.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends statement concerning execution in Woods v. Lewis. Asks Hamilton to try to see execution and aid him in obtaining his money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTransmitting advice of council that any artillery companies who are furnished with gun carriages may build sheds to protect them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents For Woods to rent land (including orchard) to Cunningham.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas received Woods' letter. Lands on Wheeling Creek belong to heirs of his father. If Woods will make proposition, Buchanan will submit it to the heirs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions Buchanan attitude toward selling land. Has received no news from James Winchester concerning River Raisin defeat. Disagrees with conduct of the war....\"but you and I have it not in our power to regulate these things; but with the people we should speak a language which should be heard even? in the recesses of the palace.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Woods to rent land to the Varneys. Woods is to supply livestock and utensils.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods to suspend collection of fine against him because his son failed to attend regimental court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns Woods v. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"You may expect something like an Embargo before we rise.\" Expects tax bills to go up. Has put letter before Secretary of War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo be partners in purchasing flour for export to New Orleans or elsewhere.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApparently, two commissions have been served to same person. Woods describes the two men.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Woods for saying he will tend to paying the taxes on his land. Since Woods title to land in Kentucky is disputed, he does not want to exchange.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Barnett to build a log house. Gives details on how house is to be built.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePromise to give possession of a house and lot.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest to let John D. seaman have flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds lime to finish house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo sell Barrit land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerns whiskey.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas concluded a bargain with William Sharpless for house and lot. Troops have mounted. Col. Perkins has resigned. Paull expects to be colonel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns opening a road from Woodsfield to Marietta, Ohio.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Making arrangements to sell property to William Sharpless in event he does not return from war. Intends to go into mercantile business. Have drawn clothing for 27th Regiment and tomorrow start for upper Sandusky and the Lower Sandusky.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes affidavit of Josiah M. Smith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTroops are getting ready to march.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes difficulties in provisioning troops.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWoods' letter apparently miscarried. Must prepare for a campaign in September.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns payments for barrels of flour?.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLists repairs (and cost) to muskets and certifies that Adam Keller did the work.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSettling of accounts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrying to locate Betsy and arrange for her to be sent home.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods to make a survey.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrders Woods to order troops for muster.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns selling a house and lot to Sharpless.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThinks Woods' son, Franklin, can get an appointment in militia. Thinks serving will be good for him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns sale of house and land to a Mr. Mallory.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Franklin Woods arrives. Gen. William Henry Harrison appointed him a third lieutenant. Paull gives his philosophy about serving in the army. Gives instructions about selling house and lot to Sharpless.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSorry to hear of ill health of Mrs. Paull. Surprised to hear that Franklin had enlisted. Discusses war. \"This war of glory or glorious war-which appears to be attended with every calamity defeat and disaster that ever in any shape befell any country ancient or modern-how is it? Are nations punished in proportion to their demerits?...I never once for a moment supposed that the contemptible province of Upper Canada peopled by semibarbarians could have held the United States at bay for more than a year-and even make inroads upon us--\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends forty-one guns and thirty six cartridge boxes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCharges that Roberts tried to avoid danger withdrew himself from Tyamochta and allowed the baggage of his company to be lost; let tobacco, coffee and chocolate be traded for sale and let other baggage be left and lost; said men did not have to serve past 22nd of March; and used threatening language to a captain. Signed by David Pugh.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Wants Linsley to try to settle an agreement made with ? Ross.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions Oliver Hazard Perry's naval victory on Lake Erie.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods aid in helping a Mr. Dear enter land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by B. D. adjutant.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns cutting trees and Woods' accusations that Holister has wasted nails and boards.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMalory has had trouble entering lands at Woodsfield. Barber wants to encourage settlers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses battle at Moravian Town Battle of the Thames. Includes general orders congratulating the troops after the battle of Moravian Town, Michigan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePetitions are doing very well perhaps concerning a division of Belmont County, Ohio. Barretts have not yet marked out the road. George Swaney has not marked road. Wife wants to move back to river. Would like to rent from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests that Mrs. Woods acknowledge release of dower to his deed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSympathizes with Woods' rheumatism. Has resigned his pastoral charge and preaches only occasionally. Gives family and neighbor hard news. Only chance for peace is defeat of Bonaparte. Gives a calculation of no peace before 1866. Recommends George Stanley Faber's book on prophecies. Conrad Speece is preacher.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives excuses for why he has not paid money or salt to Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes affidavit, (witnessed by George Knox, Alexander Chaplinand Benjamin W. Mahan) of Joseph Spencer that he will not challenge the title of Woods to the land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArrived in Detroit \"the second of October after a long and tedious march of about 30 days from camp Seneca. The 27th Regiment has taken quarters in this place for this Winter which was very lucky for the officers having lost all their clothing.\" Has been sick with bilious fever. Learning duties of a Lieutenant.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eParks is to pay fifty flour barrels annually.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs concerned about Betsy's ill health. Her family is well. She has eight children.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSays it is second time he has written Woods to come for money. Asks to have deed drawn in Huey Gilliland's name.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends to Woods for money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Gen. Lewis Cass indicates troops are sickly--upwards for 2,000 are down. Has sent Woods an old deed of trust.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns possible repeal of a law creating a new County?. ? Hammond has written William Sharpless advising him to take Paull's property.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests for flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns money ? McCluney hopes to recover in a law suit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns creation of and location of courthouse in Monroe County, Ohio. Did not pass lower house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpects an attack before spring by British and Indians. Illness among troops\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMaking excuses for John Wheeler who has been unable to attend musters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to buy white oaks from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas received $200 from Daniel Sheffey. Requests family news. \"the Democrats here are very sanguine in expectation of peace. I think the probability is that if Clay's oratorial powers can avert it he will.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns creation of new County i.e. Monroe. Road has not been marked.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by James Harbour, Governor. Registered by J. W. Pleasants. Bears seal of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns selection of Wheeling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChange in law for time of training.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods if he has purchased the place which Joseph Ramsey purchased.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eObligated to attend at West Liberty on business of Wheeling Bank. Capt. Howlett is gone to Washington. Lt. Brady will attend for him. Howlett's opinion is that companies of Capt. Jeffries, Gratehouse, Frazier, and Howlett compose the upper Battalion.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequesting terms a tract of land may be purchased on.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoubts if appointment of M. J. White as president of a bank to be organized by the Ohio Company? would be good.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas gotten commissioners to lay out road from Marietta to Monroe County line. Needs information from Woods on where a road from Woodfield ought to intersect.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests Woods' presence at a stockholders meeting.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived Woods' letter advising of Chapline succeeding against Cresap. Sending money by his son, John, to reimburse Woods for payment of land taxes. Knows nothing of ? Doddridge, or of mortgage he has against Mr. Hall. Has asked about land and house belonging to Mr. Smith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns runaway slave.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor 120 acres on the Ohio River.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas settled with William Sharpless. Woods can receive 50 shares of bank stock.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends survey.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds six bushels of corn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Croghan is commander. His mode of commanding is preferable to former commander, Col. Butler. Franklin Woods would like to resign. Is in debt. Did not receive money sent out by George Paull. Describes fort.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Woods to lease land to Atkison.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses dry goods. \"I would, not recommend your going into business until peace is made.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBetsy (Woods) Paull continues to mend. On trip to visit his father. Major Gwynn says 26, 27, \u0026amp; 28th Regiments will be consolidated. Expects to lose his rank. \"Betsy wishes you to write her as soon as her mother is confined.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApplies for arrest of Archibald Hamilton on charges he received twenty dollars from James Burrus who was applying for exemption from service. Includes affidavit, undated, of Samuel McClure.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo vote for directions in the Ohio Company.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes copy of charges against Hamilton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFew soldiers left in Regiment. Mentions consolidations and possibility of Paull and himself being extra officers and struck off. 27th Regiment has been disgraced. Cannot get clothes. \"if any officer appears on parade without blue pantaloons and boots he is immediately arrested.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to buy land from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Chapline can inform about the discoveries about property lines. Will expect sheep and probably will take some half breed merino.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Woods had twins, one of whom died within 5 days. Expects Indian treaty. \" I do not know but it will be my turn to go to Norfolk in the next call or requision of militia.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning sale of Sharpless house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscussing uniforms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrying to sell Woods a horse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns William Baker who denies endorsing Jones' note; and salt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrying to settle debt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill send Woods his horse if cannot find a better one at fair price.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending Woods his horse. Will send epaulets.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrders Woods to a muster.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSold sorrell horse. Has got no marching orders yet. Petitions being circulated concerning location of County seat of Monroe County, Ohio.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents For Fawcett acting as attorney for Samuel Cope to sell a house and lot in Wheeling, West Virginia to Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor a house and lot in Wheeling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends what he thinks register's fees are.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends a petition concerning militia fines. Expects lawsuit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives hours. Fines will be strictly enforced. All funds on hand will go to purchase books. Arrears on shares must be paid.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoes not have any desire to sell land he owns in Ohio County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003efor Woods to lease land to Steenrod.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns a lawsuit Philip Doddridge is handling for Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrders 10th, 17th, 18th, and 10th Brigades to Norfolk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMakes a deposit on quarter sections. Has been at Woodfield clearing streets. Hopes to see Barber when commissioners meet to fix seat of justice for Monroe. Has been engaged marking a road to the Ohio from the new town.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor property given to Woods by Biddle to satisfy rent that is in arrears.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns quarter section of land Smith wants to enter. The bearers, Mr. Smith and Baker want to rent. Show them the land where Duvall lives.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to enter quarter sections.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been recommended as coroner of his County. Would like appointment to Woods staff. Wants appointment and hope Woods' staff are not required to march.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJesse Hunt's brother owns land Woods is interested in. Jesse Hunt offers ten dollars per acre for land Woods owns near his brother's land. Discusses flour milling and whiskey distilling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking to be appointed surgeon to 4th Reg't, Virginia Militia. Includes 1815 February 4 of John Connell. H. Marshall and William McHenry to Woods, recommending Stevenson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Woods to lease land to Cunningham.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Is satisfied that he received thirteen bushels of corn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdam Kellar wishes to ride home to Richmond instead of marching with rest of troops.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrying to rent land for Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces Archibald Woods to Marshall.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Spence has been arrested for desertion. Asks for a court martial.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Woods to lease land to Goodridge and Morley.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeither state nor federal government has funds to pay troops. Arrangements will be made to pay them at a later date.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods to remit John Spence's sentence for desertion and release him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Woods to lease land to Barrett and for Barrett to repair a cabin and clear land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWoods explains the unusual nature of his muster return due to the circumstances of their march.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Bonnett resigns his commission as major of the 1st Battalion of the 4th Reg't of Virginia Militia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGot three quarter sections of land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWoffert does not want to sell his land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas bought land from Jacob Ash that he had no right to sell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas no recollection of articles of agreement between George Poage and Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill stick to his terms for selling land. Asks Woods to sell his lame horse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor 56 acres of land sold for delinquent taxes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSend note against James Woods (with deed to him) to Joseph Woods. Includes James Woods to Robert Woods?, undated. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlthough Woods thinks settlement of Poages' claim against him made by Chapline and Thomas Woods is totally against him, he will agree to it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas found a slave who ran away from Archibald Woods. Has promised slave if he would return, he would not be whipped.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests commission as lieutenant for Jon Curtis if Woods has it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates when he wants to hold a battalion court of inquiry and a regimental court of inquiry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoes not wish to buy Croghan's land at the price Croghan named. Will sell his horse for him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells Woods, McCluny of Charlestown is in Wheeling if he wishes to see him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA man wishes to buy land. Asks Woods for amount. Mr. Scott wants to know if Mr. Morrison can have a set of stable logs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDid not know of muster until day of muster. His knee was out of place and he had no horse to ride.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to make some disposition of a military land claim placed in his hands by Woods fourteen years previously.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Woods to lease land and ferries to Malory and Long. Malory and Long can also tap sugar maples.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWoods' land has been sold for taxes but can redeemed within two years of sale by paying taxes plus interest. Woods should send money for taxes for 1814 and 1815.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eClay has drawn up petition to President to establish road to Wheeling. Meigs says tract for sale in Indiana Territory will be open for sale in April or May.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill not be able to go to Indiana Territory ?. Fears prices will be too high. A tract of his land (4066 acres in Wood County) was sold for taxes. Asks Woods to redeem.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrders a day of training of officers and a day of regimental muster.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiller's brother does not yet know the result of his application to cob. Walker relating to lands on Green River. Discusses bank paper. Hears there is petition before Maryland legislature to establish a state bank. Has Philadelphia worried. Mentions possibility of a turnpike to Wheeling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoes not expect deposit being replaced by any act of Congress. Cumberland Road must await annual appropriation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoes not have extra capital. to invest in Woodfield, Ohio.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill return a runaway slave for Woods for a fee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDecision on U.S. Road to Wheeling has been referred to Sec. of Treasury; however, Dallas is a Pennsylvanian.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable to check on Woods' land, but thinks it has been sold for taxes. Woods' mother is in her usual state of health, but her memory fails her. Gives news of his family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDefends the assessment of Woods' land which Woods thinks is too high.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChief of Wyandot Indians is dead and his tribes are desirous of selling their lands. No report on U.S. Road. House of Representatives are now discussing direct tax. Mentions birth of a son to Mrs. Paull (Woods' daughter.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffers to trade money and horses for land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eForwarded Woods' letter and memorial from citizens of Wheeling to Clay. James Ross and Charleston people are exciting opposition. ? Connel has obtained depositions on a road from Charleston to Zanesville and made a statement relative to Town of Charleston. Asks Woods for depositions concerning Wheeling. Lands in Indiana not ready for sale yet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresident has made a communication to both houses concerning Cumberland Road. It contains a statement of expenditure already made and those necessary to complete it. Commissioner of land office has promised a complete map of Indiana Territory. Will send to Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes Indiana Territory, its land, its inhabitants and prospects for the sale of the public lands.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSecretary of Treasury reported in favor of Wheeling for U.S. Road.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Secretary of Treasury has decided in favor of Wheeling for the Cumberland Road route. Senate has passed bill for levying direct tax of three million dollars. House of Representatives is considering bank bill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSecretary of Treasury reported to President on Cumberland Road, in favor of Wheeling. Mentions land tax of three million dollars. National Bank bill is under consideration in the House of Representatives. House passed bill authorizing members to frank during recess. Doesn't think it will pass Senate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Cockayne to sell Woods two hundred acres of land in Warren County, Ohio. Woods has right to give land back.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been informed that President confirmed report of Secretary of Treasury concerning the Cumberland Road. Exertions now will be to procure a large appropriation. Commissioners of land office cannot fix any time when land in Indiana Territory will be sold.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas received five dollars from Woods. Sends pantaloons back to him. Asks about his militia discharge. J. G. Jackson has declared as a candidate. Willson is coroner.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport on Cumberland Road has been referred to Committee in House of Representatives. Republican caucus voted Monroe and Tompkins as candidates. \"on the subject of the road Monroe was decidedly your friend, his influence was important. I hope it will not be forgotten. However this subject must remain with yourself.\" Owing to sickness of draftsman in the land office has not been able to procure a map of the Indiana Territory.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo hundred acres of land bought from Samuel Cockainis worth about four dollars an acre. Discusses Capteena land owned by Jeremiah Hurst. Glad Cumberland Road is settled. Gives price of flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe committee to whom the Cumberland Road was referred have reported in favor of the appropriation. House of Representatives laid 30 per cent ad valorem duty on imported cottons. National Bank bill is now is Senate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCumberland Road being confirmed, he is waiting the result of the Appropriation. Connell and Doddridge still have plan for a military road. Shepherd hopes to be appointed a Superintendent, but if not wants contract for a section of it. \"Mr. Clay has done all he promised but Ruggles never gave out for which I do regard him as one of our particular friends. \"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould like to rent place where James Barrett lives.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePublic lands have not been surveyed because Indians ordered the surveyors off. William Henry Harrison owns land near Vincennes and has laid it out in town lots.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to borrow $1500 to use to buy bank stock.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to buy or borrow anvil.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eResolutions introduced to appoint committee to look into military road through Charleston. Bills passed House to admit Indiana and Mississippi as states. Nothing done on appropriation for building Cumberland Road.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDraughtsman in office is unable to attend to business. Sends sketch of Indiana Territory taken from Bradley's maps by a pupil of the draughtsman.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHouse has passed appropriation of $300,000 for Cumberland Road.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNecessary for Woods and Barber to pay up all the installments on the land Woodfield stands on so lot owners can have deeds. Wants Barber to go to Indiana with him. Wants to speculate with Barber's interest in Woodfield.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eResigns his commission as captain in the Wheeling Light Infantry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks to borrow $160.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMcClandhan's father needs taxes paid on land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns appointment for superintendent of Cumberland Road. Connell has withdrawn. Moses Shepherd and Rolfe are applicants.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning legal difficulties in collecting militia fines.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill pay money to redeem land for taxes to County clerk of Wood County. Wilson's daughter died on April 15.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eResigns commission.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas not heard from servants. Sends amount due on a fractional section. Has heard nothing from Indiana lands.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCannot attend training or regimental muster because of illness. Sends company return.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSale of lots to David Person and ? Jackson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks terms for a lot.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Will take depositions in lawsuit of Wilson (as administrator of Richard Nichols v. John Caldwell, Robert Woods, Archibald Woods et al. in District Chancery Court at Clarksburg, West Virginia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends for corn meal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends for land patents.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable to attend taking of depositions in Wilson v. Caldwell, Woods et al.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShall be ready to raise house for Franklin Woods. Needs flour and money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Request for payment of son's board. Includes account of ? Woods with Biddle.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoes not want to buy lots at Doddridge's price.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCumberland Road bill for $300,000 has passed. Majority struck out $30,000 for surveys of harbor bill. Determined to protrate system of interval improvements. Includes speech of David Crockett from notes made by Wilson while Crockett was speaking.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePolitics.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor 178 acres in Ohio County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMcClandhan's father is concerned he will lose his land due to taxes. Asks Woods to pay them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWanted to build house on his lot but County has laid foundation of temporary courthouse in front of his lot at Woodsfield. Includes, Archibald Woods stating that he agreed to pay six dollars to commission to alter foundation of jail.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends plat of public lands in Indiana. Gives his route to Indiana.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWatch with small glass is disposed of. Has two hunting watches left. Suggests Woods come to see them. Includes memorandum of an agreement between George Paull and Archibald Woods for the purchase of land in Indiana.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas looked at transcript of answers in lawsuit of S. R. Wilson vs. Woods et al. Thinks deeds are in office as part of W. Chapline, Jr.'s answer. Nothing more is necessary. Attendance at next term not necessary except for presence of patents.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFormal subpoena to attend at Chillicothe. Prisoner will not give his consent to his not going.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames Smith has been to Marietta to enter fraction marked A. Woods. He left deposit of sixteen dollars. Asks Woods to be his special bail in suit of James Reff?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeneral William Henry Harrison recommends white river country very highly. Paull is concerned about what bank notes will be accepted as payment for land. Some of his are counterfeit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives circumstances of James Smith entering Woods' land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods to give his recollection of a settlement of an estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for two subpoenas to be sent in lawsuit of Wilson v. Woods et al. \"We hung a negro here last Friday for rape on his mistress. The Methodists say he went strait to heaven.\" Shall have a new Judge on this circuit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns land in Indiana.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks if Woods' family will accompany his family to Augusta County, Virginia on a visit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFourth day of land sales. Has not bought an acre. Describes lands and prices. Jesse Hunt will not sell until he writes his brother.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas bought 2 1/4 sections. Describes land and sales.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Sockman to assist Doctor James Rolfe to count the public arms. Includes Sockman stating he has complied with the request.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFranklin Woods fell from horse and dislocated shoulder. Wilson's mother and other family have started for Staunton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns meeting with Woods to discuss location of Cumberland Road.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCan not come to Wheeling because hogs get in his corn everyday. Has business at Court. Asks Woods to tend to a note at the bank.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes assault and battery by James Smith over hogs getting into corn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVirginia Thanks Woods for paying taxes on land. A. Hamilton does not think he owes Woods any money probably in setting Woods v. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas served in militia for 37 years.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo build a house. Gives specifications.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Wallings to clear twenty acres of land within two years for which Woods will give him fifty acres in Monroe County, Ohio.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Sweeney to clear eight acres of land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods to bring him teaspoons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns bank bills in Virginia General Assembly.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Woods of the death of his brother, James Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscussed embassy with Secretary of State ?. The committee have reported a bill favorable to the Caldwell resolutions and made Columbus Ohio? a point. Compensation bill is repealed. Banks will commence specie payment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Woods to lease eleven acres to Bowers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning Jackson's Treaty with the Creek Indians and the opening up of land in Georgia and Alabama as a result. Describes land. Gives news of death of his father James Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElection of James Moore. Sale of public lands.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSamuel Sweeny ? has left place. James Smith has Mallory indicted for keeping a disorderly house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDispute between John Connell, and John Dix over their co-partnership in Brooke Furnace will be arbitrated. Woods is to serve on panel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives status of Wheeling bank notes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHave plank and are ready to start on a house for Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of James Woods. Account of murder of one negro slave by another. Discusses prices. Asks Woods help in settling debts in Ohio. Neighborhood news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Barber to send land certificate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to meet Woods at St. Clairsville and pay him principle. Then Woods can see William Downey for interest.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor McKinney to build a bridge on the Cumberland Road.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn conference with ? Thompson, they have decided to delay purchase of goods till season for laying in fall cargo. Regret Franklin Woods cannot be put on a certainty as to company's employ.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning their letter to him about the business of their company and their not hiring his son, Franklin.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOpened Woods' letter to William Croghan, Jr. Gives Woods opinions on land in Indiana. Thanks Woods for previous friendly acts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Cleaburn Simms to serve as deputy sheriff to finish up his business as the former sheriff.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks compensation for a great cost given to Woods by George Paull.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends four hundred dollars to pay Robert Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Dugan and Linton to build a bridge as part of the Cumberland Road. Includes agreement, (witnessed by Thomas McGeer) of Matthew Stewart of Pittsburgh to fulfill above contract, 1817 September 19. Includes agreement, (witnessed by Ben Galloway) of Thomas McGeer and Henry Jordan to fulfill above contract.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns land purchase?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBoards for Woods' house in Woodsfield are ready.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDispute over stone the Irishmen quarried.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable to do Woods' work.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould like to keep a hand he has hired to drive his oxen a few more days.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns digging a well.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill build wall. Asks for advance of fifty dollars.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpeaks of a third party J. Mallory who has done all in his power against him and against whom he has a judgment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoes not think James Smith has proof of slander.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOf his handling of an execution.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds planks. Hopes to settle dispute between himself and James Smith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSonny Smith has been ill so long. Man from Kentucky needs his horse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA. Werninger has Negro boy for sale. He ran away and is confined to jail. \"The family are well and doing well considering the great loss we have sustained.\" Asks it he will be safe in receiving the notes of the Ohio Company for taxes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrites by Mr. Woods. Enjoys good health and expects to settle there.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProblems with building a bridge for Cumberland Road.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns problems with his hauling stone for the Cumberland Road.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWoods is upset over Thompson's suggestion that someone else should take charge of bridge building in the area for the Cumberland Road.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDirections for building a house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns elections.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns building bridge at Lee's Run for the Cumberland Road and paying the laborers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill accept Woods' offer to buy his land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods to draft a form of an assignment of the contract for Paull to endorse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLegislature has done nothing of importance. Legislature is discussing defects in the Constitution. Mentions various bank bills. \"The Legislature seems very much in the Spirit of making banks and new counties.\" Col. Poage mentioned in his letter that Woods' mother has been stricken with the palsy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mallory is upset that Woods has rented the store at the mouth of the Capteena with one acre of ground to Henry Swippe. Does not want Swippe to have the ground. Thinks James] Smith and Swippe are trying to run him off.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Woods to lease a grist mill and house to Waddell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscontent of people renting land from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mallory is going to give up possession of Woods place. Blames troubles on James Smith and Henry Swippy. Asks Woods not to rent the place to them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Needs Woods to appear at suit of Fract? against him. Blames James?] Smith for the lawsuit being brought. Discusses his dispute with Smith involving a letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends vacine crust.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Will move to the place Mr. Parks lives on and intends to comply with bargain Vance and Woods agreed on.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTraces chain of title for a lot and house in Wheeling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells Woods how to proceed in collecting pay for his son from Paymaster General.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePromises to make a final settlement of their business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas written previously accepting Woods' offer for his land. \"The family of my father has been greatly distressed occasioned by the death of my uncle Genl. G. R. Clark.\" Growth of Louisville is astonishing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor a house, shop, garden and field.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs leaving plantation and wants to settle up with Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMerchants in Maysville are dissatisfied with those in Pittsburgh, Would like for men to set up commission business in Wheeling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOhio members have called upon William Henry Crawford on subject of his orders to receivers of public monies. Has received money for Woods' son, Franklin. Bill has passed Senate to allow purchasers one more year to pay for lands.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns business dealings with ? Nichols.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoubts sale of a lot in Wheeling due to foreclosure is legal. As Martin's executor, he must try to recover the property.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDispute over number of rails counted toward rent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns the arbitration of a dispute over whiskey.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMen in Wheeling are planning a commission merchant house to supply merchants in Kentucky so they no longer have to deal with Pittsburgh.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTook warrant of attorney to enter judgment against Charles Wells.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNo Kentucky paper in the Bank. Negotiation with Bank at Cincinnati has taken all our paper south of Chillicothe.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived Woods' letter and a letter and power of attorney from Robert Poage?. Will investigate possibility of brother defrauding a brother and the helpless children of the brother.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses assignment of Stepp certificate. Certificates assigned by Paull to Woods must have County seal. Flood has killed Jno. Hardesty family and ruined crops.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable to pay Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents In notion of going to Kentucky but now thinks of Woods' area. Seeks information. Includes, in a different hand of a genealogical chart of the Breckinridge family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas received Cox' letter containing charges exhibited against Williams and Josias Thompsonas agents of the National Road. Assumes they are the charges stated by James Marshall. Will state what he knows about. Charges concern sinking of ground on hill above and adjoining Wheeling, distance of road at Shepherd's Mill, too many bridges on little Wheeling Creek, contracts to bidders who could not carry them out and for purchasing land and changing road to pass land he purchased.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWoods has made statement towards exculpating Thompson and Williams from charges concerning their handling of building of National Road. \"I think Col. Williams conduct in relation to this business cannot well be impeached as he has acted uprightly and in most instances as the charges relate to you they are groundless also. Although such are the facts, yet good grounds for charges against your official conduct do exist.\" Criticizes Thompson for changing road, and allowing contractor to use logs and brush, for want of firmness and decision, and did not look at a place where he could have saved a spring. Thompson had mentioned in Wheeling that some mystery existed respecting the drafts drawn by Shepherd and Paull causing a suspicion that Woods was concerned in that transaction.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRebuttal against Woods' letter. If Woods knew Steenrod was using logs and brush, he should have reported it. Thinks Woods is angry because Thompson removed him from managing a sector of the road. Thinks Woods is trying to have him removed as superintendent. \"You may shew your teeth but cannot bite.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates Thompson did not remove him. He discontinued himself. Knows Thompson saw logs and brush placed in road bed. \"This would not be a dispute between Charleston and Wheeling. It will be simply whether the government will permit their superintendent to be a contractor also at the same time.\" Has three articles proving it and will disclose it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescription of him and his clothing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill come tomorrow bringing money for land. Authorizes Woods to make arrangement with Feay.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWoods must move his fence which is interfering with National Road. In absence of superintendent have consulted Steenrod. \"Owing to the ill health of Steenrod's family we think by the track you pursue you are treating him with that injustice that a neighbour ought to shudder at.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWoods' land will not be sold for taxes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks land values for purchase by others and himself.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns a disputed account for hauling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns a debt owed by Spencer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrying to negotiate a settlement with Spencer concerning money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns terms of land deals. Gives opinion of how difficult Jeremiah Hunt will be to deal with. Lists prices of wheat, rye, corn, whiskey and flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants pay for himself and the 10th Brigade of Virginia militia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThree New England families have arrived. John Coll was elected Colonel of militia. Wants Woods help in establishing a land office at Woodsfield. \"The mail from Marietta arrived for the first time at Woodsfield on Wednesday past.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubject of where to locate National Road through Ohio is before committee. Anonymous writers are addressing Secretary of Treasury on the subject of road, imputing misconduct to Elie Williams, Josias Thompson and others.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Woods for paying an installment for him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses Ohio legislature and describes inauguration of Governor ?. Debating right of privilege on memorial of Joseph Kerr who was arrested while serving in General Assembly. \"Mr. Hoge and family are well. He has not been invited to give us prayers nor do I expect that he will.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppoints Woods, William Chapline and Peter Yarnal, directors of the Northwestern Bank. Includes minutes of Governor of council making the appointments.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnnounces Archibald Woods', William Chapline and Peter Yarnal's appointment to Board of Northwestern Bank. Details opposition to their appointments.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas received Woods letter and with directions therein and papers from Jonathan Jacksonand will shape declarations in ejectment. Denies he is friend of U. S. Bank.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Stipp has left down payment on land. State Senate passes resolution for convention. John Rowan and Jacob Burnett are there wishing to get a canal connecting Lake Erie to Ohio. Gives the legislative news. \"Mrs. Hoge has got a son and is well and the rest of the family.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTreaty with Indians in Ohio is signed and land will be surveyed and offered for sale. Treaty with Indians for purchase of land in Indiana is undecided. Secretary of Treasury is making exertions to have road completed from Uniontown to Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs sending copy of will of sister A. Poage and includes a copy of an affidavit for Woods to execute.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends estimate to erect a building for Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells volume of mail he is handling as postmaster of Woodsfield. Sends Bishop's estimate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas checked into payment of revenue? for Ohio County. Last three years have been paid. Have not received any papers from directors of Northwestern Bank. Bill to raise legislators salary passed House of Delegates. Has bill before House to benefit Zacharia] Biggs. Bill to make paper of valley Bank receivable in treasury is applied for. Intend to have paper of Northwestern Bank included. Program slowly on revision of laws.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to rent property from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeerskins are not finished. Mr. Henry Jackson wants to rent a house from Woods. \"Squad of Yankeys have arrived at Woodsfield.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLists terms he will sell his land on.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses Jeremiah Hunts' terms. Send prices of wheat, rye, corn and flour. Sent flour to New Orleans.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs working for establishment of a land office at Woodsfield.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses a bank bill and other legislation pending before the Ohio legislature.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends itemized estimate for erecting a building.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExcuse for not having sent Woods money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to borrow 1000 to 1500 dollars from bank in Wheeling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEzekiel Davis wishes to buy two lots in Woodsfield.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived final certificates.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning land disputed between William Croghan and the heirs of Moses Chapline.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking Woods if he can occupy a situation for an office on Woods' lot.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking about militia pay in War of 1812.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns a lease from Woods to Henry Jackson which was signed over to John Coll. Coll has gone over mountains. Owes money. Many think he will not return. Two merchants, a wheelwright and one hatter have come to Woodsfield.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on suit against James ? Dunlop.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAuthorizes Woods to borrow 1500 dollars from Northwestern Bank of Virginia at Wheeling. He will use land as collateral.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill drive Woods' carriage to the springs. Needs some notice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns Woods' case against Dunlop.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSets up a meeting.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs enclosing J. C. Wright's bond for Woods' shares of stock in the Steubenville Bank. Paull sold Wright his shares of stock on the same terms. Cannot procure anyone to drive carriage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends medicine to Mrs. Woods' daughter whom doctor has diagnosed as having consumption.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas received letter from directors. Is unable to pay money. Wants to know if one hundred barrels of Great Kanamha salt could be sold.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThinks David Parson will pay money owed to Woods but money is scarce.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffers his land again for sale. If Woods doesn't wish to buy, ask Capt. George Taylor. Has purchased a sugar plantation in Louisiana.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas talked to Capt. George Taylor about Croghan's land. Lists his reasons for not purchasing it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods what paper he'll accept to discharge notes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants Woods to come out to settle money owed to him. Asks him to bring compass and chain.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas built a frame store on his lot. Wants boards for window sashes. Money is scarce.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants rent reduced and gives reasons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccepts Woods' offer for his land and will make a special warranty deed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for money for wool carding.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Gives news of Wilson family. Asks permission to go to Augusta County, Virginia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs letting Steenrod know what he plans to report to the Superintendent of the National Road concerning the section made by Steenrod.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffers house and lot to repay notes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuit of Nicholas Administrators v. Caldwell, Woods et al. was decided for the defendants.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCol George Paull's slave has been bound to Mr. Lyon of Uniontown, Pa. Reports on Nichol's administrators v. Caldwell, Woods, et al. Decree has been made in Woods v. D. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrying to arrange a land deal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to move to Wheeling. Offers Woods his farm near Morgantown.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMakes an offer for Berkshire's property.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccepts Woods offer for his land. His father is dangerously ill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlpheus Hillson started for Richmond. She intends going to school to Mrs. Gilison. Wants Mary Woods to come back and go with her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrying to collect debt owed to Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas attended to Woods' request for a distributing post office at Wheeling and McLure will be retained as postmaster.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnnounces Board of Trustees meeting of \"Seminary for the Education of Young Ladies.\" Includes announcement, 1819, of appointment of Archibald Woods and others to serve on Board of Trustees of a \"Seminary for the Education of Young Ladies\" to be established by Mr. and Mrs. H. Eckstern.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs enclosing the dates of the grants. Will pay taxes shortly. Thomas M. Randolph is elected governor. Three directors have been appointed for the North Western Bank.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo contract for building a mill race.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoes not think it expedient at this time to make Wheeling a distributing office.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePay Franklin Woods ten dollars for a set of chairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks about land warrants.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs sending a power of attorney.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Caldwell to make public charges against Thomas Woods and himself.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses his business. Has reduced debt in Philadelphia from $85,000 to $20,000. Expects Gen. Jackson will be ordered to take the Floridas. Discusses land in Alabama. Gives news of Woods family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas seen postmaster general regarding setting up a post office in Belmont County, Ohio.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs enclosing transfer of land you sold to John Sipp. Transfer needs witnesses. Sipp cannot pay money owed to Woods. Money is scarce. Includes George Paull to Archibald Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThat Moses M. Chapline shall apply for a judgment against Woods because his deputy, Archibald Hamilton failed to return a \"Capias Ad Sales Faciendum.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses a grant of land. Treasurer of Virginia John Preston has promised to refund money and resign. German Baker of Cumberland has been appointed. First teller of Richmond branch of U.S. Bank has left with money. Mentions other legislative business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilson is deciding where to practice law. Applied for office of Councilor from Virginia. \"I was too well acquainted with the Tuckahoes to expect that any backwoodsman would be elected to that office...\" Asks his uncle's advice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas eight thousand brick ready for Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWoods' son Thomas is commencing a suit against Joseph Caldwell for slander and wants to engage Doddridge.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to see agreement between Woods et al and Stephen R. Wilson administrator \u0026amp; Joseph Spencer. Asks Woods to send copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrying to settle a note. Will W. Man? wants to have a job to clean land and a place to live.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoes not wish to sell his land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable to find anyone to rent Woods' place.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffers to sell his land to Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis friends have announced him for the Senate. Gives family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDisturbed over the lawsuit between Thomas Woods and J. Caldwell. Gives legal advice concerning a dispute between Woods and the Chapline family over William Croghan's land. Knows Woods will consult with Philip Doodridge. Pindall wishes to decline in favoring Thomas Wilson at next Congressional election.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeclines buying disputed land from Croghan because Chapline's have sold to a ? McCaine. Includes Woods copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods to forward his memorial to the Postmaster General via Benjamin Ruggles to counter one being sent around for ? Yarnall.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas presented memorial of Richard McClure to Postmaster General. Bill has passed Congress giving further time to purchasers of public lands to make the last payment. Thinks bill passed by Senate changing the land system will pass House of Representatives. Does not think bill to extend road through Ohio will pass.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDispute over who is to rent Woods' land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas conferred with Pindall. McClure will be kept as postmaster unless a distributing office is set up at Wheeling. Did not address Postmaster-General.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWillson does not think his chances of election to Congress are very good.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to exchange land 3 1/4 miles above Middlebourne with Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo dine with Josias Thompson and his wife, Tridelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents For Kirney to lease a house and garden in Wheeling, West Virginia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to know if Woods will buy iron or castings? from him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThat his Uncle Archibald Woods has nothing to do with the breaking off of a marriage proposal between him and E. Cross.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports his version of a conversation between himself and James Spriggs concerning the marriage not taking place between E. Cross and Andrew Woods, Jr. Includes Autograph Note Signed, of Joseph Wilson, n.p. to Archibald Woods, n.p. Statement of Joseph Wilson as a witness to a conversation between Steenrod and Spriggs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDenies allegations made by Armstrong about Woods' role in preventing marriage between Andrew Woods and E. Cross.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSurprised that Mr. Sprigg should bring him in as author of a report concerning Woods' connection with the breakup of a proposed marriage between Andrew Woods, Jr. and E. Cross.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWoods would like to serve as one of the commissioners to locate the National Road from Wheeling to the Mississippi.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to obtain a statement from ? Washington about Woods' appointment as a commissioner of the National Road.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas written to President to try to get Woods' appointed a commissioner for the National Road.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport on the progress of a house Coll is building for Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Defends himself against accusations by Woods that Coll has wasted boards.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable to send deed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends account for education of Miss E. Woods and Miss Wilson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable to pay note due to Woods. Offers alternatives.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends deed by ? Drury whom he introduces to Woods. Asks that the $800 for the land be given to Drury.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods to pay his bill for the National Intelligencer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable to pay money he owes Woods. Has let ? Bishop go into a house owned by Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames Pindall has resigned his seat in Congress. Wilson discusses those vying to succeed him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTries to arrange for two slaves to be sold together.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnalyzes political race to succeed James Pindall in Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Outlines legal issues over title to Croghan's land. Woods is unable to pay cash. Offers slave and flour. People in Ohio are protecting runaway slaves. The slave he offers in exchange for land he fears will run away to Ohio.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e? Zane needs to exert himself more to be elected to Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable to raise money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to borrow money from Woods if Woods will hire out the money he has a judgment for.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Beacher, a lawyer, to collect money for him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells of families and rentals in Woodsfield.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJackson got a majority of votes in Monongalia County to succeed James Pinball in Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses money owed to Woods by Anthony Weaver.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill accept slave for land, but not flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses election to succeed James Pindall in Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Woods to act as proxy in election of directors for Northwestern Bank of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns appointment of directors to Northwest Bank of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns the nomination of directors to Northwest bank of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWant to continue using Woods' house as a school.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants Woods to offer his George Paull land to Daniel Steenrod.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses running a property line.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses survey of land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas Wilson thinks Woods probably should sue John? Wilson. No opinion of Spencer case yet. Wants to marry Woods' daughter, Mary, who is his first concern. Discusses Congressional prospects.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplains his delay because of stage accident.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks questions about her husband's land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Chapline, Jr., ? Yarnal and Woods are appointed directors of Northwest Bank of Virginia. Does not think Zane will be elected to Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas received a counterfeit bill from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLists directors of Northwest Bank of Virginia Three new counties passed House of Delegates. Does not think legislature will act on re-apportionment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends patent from Land Office. Thinks law will pass granting relief to purchasers of public land. Three members of Congress have died.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAttempts to collect money owed to Northwest Bank of Virginia? Includes Joseph Woods, Nashville, Tenn., to uncle Archibald Woods. Has moved to farm and bill outside of Nashville.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecollections on appointments of Directors of Northwest Bank. Election of two persons to Council.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to buy land from Woods to settle a dispute.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns a report of debits and credits between Moses Shepherd and U.S. in regard to building the National Road.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFirst story of Woods' home is finished. Wants to put a shop on Woods' lot.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes to have cases tried for lands on Middle Island. Needs surveys made.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas Wilson will run for Congress against the Harrison County Candidate, E. B. Jackson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePleased Woods has given him permission to gain Woods' daughter, Mary's affections. Does not want to elect E. B. Jackson unopposed. Analyzes his father's (Thomas Wilson) chances.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter of recommendation for Sommerville \u0026amp; Moore who wish to borrow money from North West Bank of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods to be a character witness at his father's trial.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds to have special bail entered. Asks it a freeholder in Virginia can be sued although a resident out of the state. Asks that bonds be sent over by Thomas Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePoliteness of Mr. Henry Clay. Secretary of Treasury will decide how Moses Shepherd' accounts with U.S. (concerning the National Road) should be settled. \"Mr. Clay has given some assistance.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for cornmeal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been informed that Woods is going to Indiana. Asks him to look into a land dispute for him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends an account to Woods and asks for money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Woods to lease to Cole a tavern, farm, and ferries at mouth of Captina Creek.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds Woods to tend to collecting money for him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWoods gives his philosophy of buying land and gives terms for an exchange of land with Smith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Gives excuses for not paying money owed to Woods and his prospects for paying it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHanes makes offer to work off debt owed to Woods by making brick.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSmith makes his offer to exchange land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresents an offer to settle money owed to Woods by John Stipp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas Wilson has lost election to Congress. Wilson's law practice has doubled due to the death of ? McGee, Woods' daughter, Mary, has agreed to marry Wilson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds Davis to close contract on land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffers to sell his house, lot and farm to Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents ? Buchanan is waiting Woods' reply about selling land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas examined land records concerning heirs of Moses Chapline.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCharles White has written to Raccoon Mills to pay taxes on Woods' land. Asks Woods to pay amount due to John White.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIf Good will hire his bellows out to Joseph Handlon, Woods will see they are taken care of. Includes, document of Joseph Handlon (witnessed by Andrew Donaldson) acknowledging receipt of the bellows.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds a reply from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCol. Berkshire will write Woods. Wilson describes the house Berkshire has for sale in Morgantown and other houses available in the town.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas collected money owed to Woods by Asher Jones.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives Woods legal advice on a landlord collecting from a tenant.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods for patents to land. Woods has had money for the land for 25 years.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoes not think house will suit the land or her business. Commission wants to tear it down. Mrs. Jackson has quit housekeeping.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerns a dispute between Woods and Shepherd over Woods asking for security for a loan. Woods rehearses various incidents involving the building of the National Road. Includes draft of of Archibald Woods to Moses Shepherd, 1821 September 24, concerning a dispute between Woods and Shepherd.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Suggestions about a possible suit against ? Booth. Wilson wedding with Woods' daughter, Mary, is set for December 6. N. Evans can not yet tell if he will sell house. ? Stealey may be interested in exchanging property with Woods. Stealey's landed property is bound so he cannot sell or exchange it. Eugenuis M. Wilson, Morgantown, West Virginia, to Anne (Poage) Woods, Wheeling, West Virginia. Knows she will miss her daughter, but hope she will not delay the wedding.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgrees with Woods that honest, independent men should be appointed to Board of Directors of North West bank of Wheeling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeliver pork to Jasper Mallory.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas paid taxes for Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to settle in Indiana and found a newspaper. Needs information from Woods on likely places to settle.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to buy a house and lot from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Asks Woods' help in settling accounts with Moses Shepherd concerning the building of the National Road.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thinks they need to obtain advice of Philip Doddridge.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArchibald Woods, William Chapline and Peter Yarnall have been continued as directors in Northwest Bank of Virginia Board of Public Works are determined to coerce payment of state dividend due from North West Bank.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses trip and social events in Morgantown.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Congress has asked for commissioners to file report in Moses Shepherd business (Shepherd's accounts with the U.S. in the building of the National Road.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs enjoying life in the country. Gives disadvantages of Wheeling over Pittsburgh for trade. Involved in building the steamboat, \"Nashville of Tennessee.\" Still owes debts in Kentucky of $2l,4000. Gives news of Woods family in Missouri, Kentucky and Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to rent for only one year.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Outlines a dispute with Isaac Jones.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas received Woods' letter and expects to agree to the propositions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses terms of a land deal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Asks Woods to give bearer, J. P. Seaman, two barrels of flour. Will be credited to Woods' subscription to the Presbyterian meetinghouse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives terms on which he will rent land from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStatement requested by John Nichols of what Samuels \u0026amp; Burckhaud had said respecting yours \u0026amp; his business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWells gives his statement concerning business between John Nichols and Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoes not think John Wilson will bring suit. Needs copies of agreement regarding the compromise of a lawsuit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeclines complying with Spencer's request.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Rehearses his dispute with Isaac Jones.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould like to live on Woods' land another year.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHousing alternatives in Morgantown.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has moved into house formerly occupied by Widow Jackson. Has gone in partnership with ? Gray in the tavern.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Asks Woods to get paints?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorn is put up. Other farm business is tended to. Asks if Franklin Woods is going down the river.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHow and when money for public land is due.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotifies Woods his house must be moved.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSurprised Woods will not advance liquor for the tavern Coll and Gray want to establish in a building by Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for two land suits he is handling for Woods have not been paid.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks if a suit should be brought.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking for liquor for his tavern.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents His conveyance of land to Woods omits lifting an obligation to ? Cole. Cannot meet a proposal of Woods concerning flour and whiskey.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMisunderstood agreement with Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Recollection of a settlement of lawsuits against ? Nichols.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods to survey some land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Register of the land Office, Marietta, Ohio. Asks Woods to send patent for land. Asks about a forthcoming sale.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Request to let William Clark have two barrels of flour out of Woods' subscription to the meeting house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Encloses receipt for James Pindall's fees. Wilson's suit against Booth will be lengthy. Still finishing his house. Philip Doddridge is candidate for Congress. Extreme politeness shown Wilson family by Edward Brake ? Jackson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents As executor of Jeremiah? Hunt, he cannot exchange his brother's land, but can sell it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoes not wish to buy Woods' house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants use of a lot.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thinks ? Meadows will buy land, if not, ? Buchanan will. Gives report on crops and prices. Describes hailstorm with stones measuring fourteen inches in circumference.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill set out for Indiana. James Paull has a bond on agents of the Penetentiary at Frankfort.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffers to divide and sell brother's estate's land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEstimates cost of thirteen hundred dollars to build a house for Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEugenius has had fever. House is not finished yet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOn his way to New Orleans. Gives prices.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas given information to ? Chesbrough. Recommends Chesbrough as a tenant.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSold Woods' land to James Buckhanon. Gives news of his family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to know if Woods would exchange land in Ohio, for land in Indiana for Bowland's brother, Matthew.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns property lines and rye.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppreciates Woods' offer regarding his house in Wheeling, but his wife is unwilling to reenter tavernkeeping.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Saying that he shipped himself on board the brig \"Harriot\" for Baltimore with paid passage \u0026amp; thirteen hundred \u0026amp; thirty dollars.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIllness of everyone, Wants more land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCannot keep tavern because wife is ill. Recommends John Isett.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould like to visit the next day.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBrother Robert Poage got ankle dislocated. Has not heard anything respecting Mr. Jening's recent receipt?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns a legal dispute. Will come in about October 5 or 6. concerns other collections.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill write a lawyer he knows in Kentucky to get information for Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes death of Franklin Woods on board brig \"Harriott\". Woods' money, watch, and trunk are in possession of Capt. Diamond in Baltimore.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns taking of depositions of Philip Doddridge, Thomas Wilson and ? Hammond. \"I am of your opinion that the cause ought to be tried while Judge Tucker is on the Bench. I like his bold strait-forward way of getting at justice.\" Thomas Wilson's health is not good. His wife and child went out in carriage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses a short address and petition relative to removal of the Seat of Government.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSupervision of cleaning out of street. Expresses sympathy in loss of Woods' son.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods for a description of his house in Wheeling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJudgment has been obtained in case of Paul's assignee v. Boothe. Mary is in as good health as could be expected from her \"delicate situation.\" Does not think he will move to Wheeling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives legal advice from ? Hammond concerning the building of a house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas discussed deal with ? Minor. Coll will take the bargain under certain arrangements.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods to deliver to Woods, Paull \u0026amp; Co. the bonds of Joseph Vanmeter as security.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecounts death of Franklin Woods. Gives statement of Barr Wilson in lawsuit of Wilson against Daniel Booth.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGoes over his side of an argument with Shepherd apparently concerning Shepherd's business with the North West Bank.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill take Woods' property if Woods will put house in order.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas tended to paying Croghan's land taxes. Gives his terms for exchange of land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecommends ? Gray.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James Pleasants elected governor. William Brown of Williamsburg was elected chancellor of Fredericksburg or Williamsburg District. Mentions possibility of removal of seat of justice in Ohio County, Virginia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill appointing commissioners to locate seat of justice in Ohio County was rejected by committee]. Bill passed House of Delegates ratifying the convention entered into by Henry Clay and Benjamin Watkins Leigh. Discusses re-apportionment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Outlines debate over moving seat of justice in Ohio County, West Virginia \"Doddridge conducts himself well and is decidedly the ablest man in the House.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas received letters \"giving the sad tidings of your sons deaths, both of them esteemed by us all....\" Lists his selections of public lands. Excuses why he has not been to White River. Has built four cabins. Gives crop prices.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeclines making a contract for a house belonging to Swearinger and gives reasons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents \" I am very much so feeble as much as possible to be out of be \u0026amp; troubled with doleful low spirits. The Lord knows I have not had much in a married life but what has been pain to body and mind;\" Grieves for brother. Writes about her son, Alfred.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks that Silvia (a slave) be sent to her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives his terms for exchange of land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses form of deed and an opinion. Has referred matter of slave, Sylvia or Silvia, to Mary, but is fearful that if Woods can not manage her, he will be unable to. Pleased to send Washington Wilson? to Philadelphia for glasses. Discusses benefits sight will provide.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExcuse for not getting brick for Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs writing for John Stipp to ask Woods to stay execution for money owed Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods to indulge him on debt for a while.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for receipt and that Paull would try to get Woods to indulge him on debt for a while.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for corn and straw.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking them to hurry to complete a house they are building for him to minimize fire hazard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for flour and bran.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents His wife, Mary, is in excellent health. Includes, Autograph Letter Signed, of Mary (Woods) Wilson, Morgantown, West Virginia to Ann (Poage) Woods Gives news of family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends form of a deed. Has asked Alpheus Wilson to decide to go to Wheeling or stay in Morgantown. If he stays, Eugenius Wilson will go to Wheeling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThinks he can collect money from McLean \u0026amp; Guard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUrges him to finish house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods to have his lot for a house surveyed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplains delay in settling debt of James Okey to Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnnounces birth of a daughter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLists quarters of public lands. Asks that deeds for certain lands be sent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLists two questions about the Cumberland Road and asks Doddridge to respond so people can decide whether or not to vote for him for Congress. Includes Doddridge responding to Woods' questions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks information about land on Fishing Creek.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds to go to Washington, D.C. to save himself for an endorsement in the North West Bank.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes how she feel after her daughter is one month old. Has no one with her except a black woman named Dark? Would rather Silvia not come.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscussing possibility of lawsuit between Noah Zane and Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable to comply with summons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs trying to sell his farm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFlour from Woods' mill is too dark. Asks to buy some more.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffers deal to Woods to lease land with option to buy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the activities of the household. Plans trip. Mentions slave, Dark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescription of Indiana and Indianapolis, in particular.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to buy a lot.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to move West, but needs Woods' advice on where to settle. Eugenius ill with bllious fever. Lists candidates for Congress, including Philip Doddridge.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports on Edgar C. Wilson's trip to Indiana. Alpheus has not yet decided about moving. A lawsuit in Clarksburg has been continued. Gives Chancellor's reasons and states that North West Bank needs to answer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for money. Brother is dying.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA man has applied for a lease of Woods' land to make saltpetre.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for a legal opinion concerning one of the North West Bank of Virginia directors Moses H. Shepherd owing money to the Bank.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods about land in Tyler County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes Indiana and his circumstances living in Indianapolis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCannot get his money from Moses Shepherd for building a bridge on the National Road.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends five dollars although he doesn't think he owes Burns.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes court system in Indiana. Complains about its Constitution and laws. Death of Mrs. Eli Stealey. Col. Paxton who owes money to Thomas Wilson lives there. Mentions Jacob Wetzel?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoes not want to go back to Captina. Has hogs ready to drive.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns an injunction gotten by ? Booth.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds answers of Benjamin W. Wilson, George Paull and Archibald Woods to an injunction obtained by Booth. Bears notes by Archibald Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLeaves a contract for land up to Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests $13 on Archibald Woods' account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for the National Intelligencer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants Woods to stop a survey being entered by Neil Gunn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInterested in land owned by Woods on Middle Island.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eServing as deputy clerk. \"A good many Indians allways about Fort Harrison...they are quite peacable however I was under the necessity of giving a Potawatomy a flogging a few days ago for his impudence.\" Has a full set of surveying instruments. Has written Thomas Woods about his land. Is guardian of 12 year old boy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns taking of depositions in lawsuit involving ? Wilson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoes not think anything should be done regarding threat against North West Bank of Virginia until director carries out threat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDirector who owes money to bank has hired able lawyers including Philip Dod]ridge.Should bank settle debt by accepting stock at par?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable to travel to Clarksburg as witness in U. States v. Salathial Curtis. Asks to be excused.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInjunction of Booth v. Paull was dissolved as to all except $350. Case of Caruthers against North West Bank of Virginia was decided in favor of bank. Case of Poage against Thomas Wilson decided for Wilson. People in Clarksburg want to effect a reorganization of judicial districts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to buy clay from Woods' swamp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDispute over security for rent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes situation of lawyers in Indianapolis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas a man, William Drenninger,who wishes to lease Woods' property.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks him to send patents and to speak to governor about money owed to North West Bank of Virginia by Moses H. Shepherd. Asks him to see if land in Tyler County was sold for taxes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLists taxes owed on land in Tyler County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable to see him. Ash can rely on Woods' doing what he said he would.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJacob Ash cannot pay for land on Middle Island. Carothers would like to buy on same terms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill accept slave in trade for Hog Run land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Read letter to Barr who is interested in land if he can sell his. Finch is not interested in proposal made to him by Woods as it stands.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to buy land from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGovernor will not express an opinion on money Moses Shepherd owes to North West Bank. Directors will be appointed next week. Willson does not wish to run again for General Assembly.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas begun suit against Booth. Elated at prospect of armory being fixed at Jackson's Forge on Cheat Mt. six miles from town. \"If we get the Armory-then the canal will come near that-and what a space does that open for building castles in the air!\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs enclosing copies of patents. Elkins' patent cannot be found. Old directors of North West Bank re-appointed. Discusses several bills concerning the Bank and taxation. Friends of William Crawford are in favor of Congressional caucus.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrefers Leffler for Senate over Morgan. Thinks Morgan's name and residence will give him a large majority in this County over Leffler, Edgington or McCloy. Asks Woods to send circumstances of lawsuit involving land purchased from William Croghan. If he runs for General Assembly would have to give up office he holds, would lose business while in Richmond and could not save money \"if a man mingles with the first ranks of Society \u0026amp; lives with the most influential members which I should certainly do in order to give myself standing which would enable me to be useful to my constituents.\" Attempting to contract for books in Baltimore. \"Stephen does tolerably well after having rec'd several whippings.\" Does not think Armory will be located yet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContinues in readiness and waits for Woods to come.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeneral assembly business. Richmond Junto is for Crawford, Clay next.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNorth American Insurance Companywill insure Woods' house. Presents terms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill to amend charter of Northwestern Bank was rejected in Committee. Majority for Crawford. Clay stands next to Crawford. Morgan is candidate for the Senate. Expect to elect Charles F. Mercer a brigadier general. Bill for additional appropriation to the University of Virginia has many enemies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas toured various countries. Describes Weston. Thinks Philip Doddridge will have a better chance for election this election.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApplies to Graham for redress because Joseph Woods would not sell land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes her household.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds information on whether to bid against Clarke for land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCannot find patents to land on Hog Run.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to buy land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas not find papers for Hog Island land. Has no objection to suit being instituted in his name.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"The presidential quesion is slumbering \u0026amp; the cause of the Greeks is occupying its place.\" Against the state borrowing money to improve James and Potomac Rivers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs enclosing a legal opinion. Gives advice on suit in Croghan's name. Also legal questions regarding suit against Booth. Joseph T. Daugherty will run for General Assembly.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas settled Woods' delinquent land tax.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlterations made in judiciary system. Presidential politics in Indiana.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSale of house, lot and tannery of James Okey, deceased.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas leased Woods' land and would like to buy it. Makes offer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTerms for leasing land from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMisunderstanding over Conner working for Woods the previous fall.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes draft of Archibald Woods to ? Rapp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCites laws pertaining to military land warrants. \"My greatest anxiety at this time is to get a library.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePurchased 27 acres on hill north of town.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Deringer has agreed to lease part of Woods' quarter. Questions about location of water.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHunt is ready to sell land and can make a good title.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArrangements to obtain slave Woods is trading for land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDetained by lowness of river.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNorval Wilson?. Has a fine girl. Ready to change her name. Is giving ? short \"soft looks.\" Gives other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAll fractions and part of fractions of land will be offered at remaining sales in half quarters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor 16,4000 acres in Tyler County. Bears affidavits by A. S. Brickhead. Copy made by D. Hickman.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs not interested in selling land and buying any of Hunt. Concerned about healthiness of the land. Describes number of game killed. Describes his property. Expects Wetsel? to go with him to look for a lead mine the Indians have told him of.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMay expect him within two weeks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Rapp of a mistake in quantity of land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCould not send money by John Owens because he does not get along. \"...Mrs. Bowland has not spoke to her father, nor uncle since the time of her marriage.\" Will send money by Edgar Campbell Wilson.\"I am about to open a house of entertainment in this place.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnwilling to compel slave to leave Woods that was to be exchanged for land. Send $400 instead.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"...I send Hazel and have no doubt he will please you. As he has not seen you, I have had to promise that if he is not pleased with his situation I will replace him...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCannot meet with Woods about land deal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas purchased land at Woods' request.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to buy a fractional part of a quarter of public land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Skinner to convey a letter and money to Joseph Hood for public land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpeculates on a trip. Slave, Darky, is ill. Children, Ann and Steve, always get into mischief. Washington started yesterday to Canonsburgh to college. Neighbor, Mrs. Dougherty is dying of consumption.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks payment of fees for legal services rendered in Paull v. Daniel Booth.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDefends himself from Woods' remarks concerning the painting of a fence by his son and other remarks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTried to carry out Woods instructions in regard to the purchase of a fraction of public land but was unable to because of rules cited by Joseph Woods, Register of Land Office and by the Receiver.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCrops, hunting.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffers slave for sale.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns vines.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to buy land from Hunt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill forward deed to Woods when he picks it up in Louisville. Would like to see slave \u0026amp; reconcile him to accompany him to Kentucky, \"for I assure you, I can not resort to force to induce it... I could not think of having him delivered to me at this place, or of his remaining here any time, the best of servants would get spoiled in this place directly.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChancellor's opinion is that redress should be sought on covenant of warranty which rests in the heirs, not the administrator.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBank is not selling drafts until September.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs suspending the issuing of a patent until after next Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWoods' land at Woodsfield do not live up to his expectations. Would like list of Indiana lands.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescription of journey from Wheeling to Morgantown. Daniel Booth and John Wilson have been committed to jail by marshals.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCannot find record that Woods paid taxes. Needs to pay to keep land for being sold. Includes Benjamin W. Wilson, to Archibald Woods, asking Woods for money and informing him he could not get oxen.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDesires to buy land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApologizes for sending deed after Woods declined to purchase the land. Still would like to sell it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo sell 300 acres of land to Andrew Ragu, Drury Baker and George Baker.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDaniel Booth and Juno Wilson were bonded out of jail and broke the bond. General Booth was security and now is bound for whole debt. Family news. Edgar has given up intention of returning to Indiana.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill bring cattle the following week.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds depositions from Woods for Chapline's lawsuit in which Woods will be cross examined.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIllness in neighborhood. Is thinking of leaving. Asks about land owned by Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill transfer land when requested.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill be at Woodsfield, 1824 October 11. Offers tanyard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMakes offer for lots.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMakes offer for lots.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods to endorse for $500.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for specifics of land offer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes to buy lot in Woodsfield. Includes, Note of memorandum by Woods of an offer to Miller, 1824 October 30.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for more information for Chapline's lawsuit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable to attend court in case of U.S. v. Salathiel Curtis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable to pay for lot. Lists different alternatives.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLegal advice pertaining to Woods v. John and Stephen R. Wilson and the land claimed by William Croghan, Jr. and the Chaplines.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns bill for Ohio Company presented to bank that should be paid if Thomas Wilson says it should be paid. Includes document of Thomas Wilson,stating that he did not handle the suit, but James McGee did. Tells what he knows.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEdgar has gone to Mason County, Virginia. Alpheus does not like living in Pennsylvania. Nancy (Wilson) Crawford died in June, leaving three month old child.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo build a log cabin. Gives specifications.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas not been paid by Moses Chapline.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants more information about tending mill for Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds answer to Archibald Woods' question. Includes Israel to Sehon undated, stating he has already responded to Woods. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eImmediately sent Woods' letter down to Jacob Israel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMakes an offer for property.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to lease land from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThinks bill for Moses H. Shepherd and his account with the National Road] will pass both houses in Congress. Vote for President and Vice President will be held that day. Bill has passes House for continuation of Cumberland Road.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Heard of opposition in Ohio County to Philip Doddridge. Doddridge is favorite of Monongalia. \"The people here appear to be weary and ashamed of such a feeble, inefficient cypher as our present representative.\" Interest in Union canal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. McLeery's house and lots are for sale. She is interested in living there. \"you mentioned in your last letter you would like to sell Sye and his wife to some person here. I don't know any person here that is able to unless Alpheus would. When he moved to Pennsylvania he set his free and now he is coming to Virginia he will want them.\" Alpheus' wife has another daughter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSince Cumberland Road continuation is settled, district will no longer be divided. Asks that Woods bring correspondence between E. W. Wells and ? Morgan to the election. \"I have a strong personal desire to be elected at this time. I feel that I have almost subdued a habit which has long held me depressed. A change of circumstances would assist me with a powerful moral force.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePays debt to bank. Asks to borrow more money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to know it he will lease for another year.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeposit in Bank of Indiana for money owed to Woods by John and Joseph Smith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Woods for 10 volumes of state papers. \"Mary is in no conditon to travel....\" Received $200 for Booth money in PaullV. Booth.Would like History of the Council of Trentfrom Woods' library. Doddridge is campaigning well. Hopes for canal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDispute over hogs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns rye.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLegal opinion concerning judgment of Ohio Company against Edward and Jonathan Jackson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUpset that Joseph Johnson will be elected. Has not heard who is appointed judge in place of ? Jackson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived Woods' agreement in case of Woods et al. v. Wilson. Woods can take Charles Hammond's deposition in Cincinnati. Questions to ask.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns parts for a repair?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill pay him as soon as he can. Cannot find purchaser. If bad health this season, he will leave.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking Shepherd to pay debt owed to Franklin Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAuthorizes Caldwell to execute deed of trust in debt owed to Franklin Woods by Moses Shepherd.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends oxen to be sold. Deletes land deal between ? Clarke and ? Martin.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns taking of Hammond's deposition in Wilsonv. Woods.Thinks Woods or someone should \"attend for Doddridge may be absent-may be drunk....\" Does not trust Doddridge because he is employed by Spencer if Wilson wins lawsuit. Mentions canal. Family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks questions regarding notices on the taking of depositions in Wilson v. Woods. Includes Archibald Woods to Eugenius M. Wilson. Concern Wilson v. Wood.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill keep the oxen.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePurchased a pair of bears? Will not again be a candidate unless that should entirely consist with the views of E. M. Wilson and Thomas Hayward.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReady to do millwright work.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds to know time he is to give deposition in Wilson v. Woods. Needs note in North West Bank of Virginia continued.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFailed to get Hammond's deposition because no hour specified in the notice. Thomas Wilson has dropsy. His best \"negro man, George, whether from some physical disease or from grief...of his master's death...suddenly went mad...got into the river and was drowned.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWoods' lands near Salt Creek will be valuable because of salt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Woods for catching his mare.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e(Apparently has been elected to a church conference?) of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Family news, including wife's approaching confinement and father's (Thomas Wilson) health.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news including her approaching confinement, health of her father-in-law (Thomas Wilson). Husband, Eugenius, has been elected to convention at Staunton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods' help with note to be put in North Western Bank.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMary had girl. Sick afterwards. Treatments described.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnhappy over route through his land. Also not pleased with goods sent by Mallory.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDepositions have been taken in Wilson v. Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor 1180 acres in Belmont County, Ohio. Bears affidavit of Samuel Fitch and recorded by William Paris, Jr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds $300 to be given to Knox \u0026amp; McGee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable to obtain Philip Doddridge's deposition. Left him drunk at Staunton. Legal advice to Woods. Family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIll-health of Mary (Woods) Wilson. Baby is named Frances. Prospective trips.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds to depend upon having Woods' place to rent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArchibald Woods to ? defending himself from charge he induced Knox \u0026amp; McKee to not honor recipients drafts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill not attend examination because son, William, has nothing memorized to deliver. Asks why. Includes Archibald Woods, to Jasper Mallory, concerning money owed by Mallory to Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEmily would like to go to school in Baltimore.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Wilson v. Woods was not tried. \"Negro woman and three children\" belonging to estate he was administering ran away. He may be liable. \"The negros are leaving this County by whole families and very few retaken. I look for Darky to go next and I shall not much regret it for although she is a good house servant yet I cannot (unless I lock her up every night) prevent her from getting into bad company, and she has now become almost a common strumpet--a being that I loathe to look upon.\" has not received money in Paull v. Booth.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds to know what arrangement is to be made for Moses H. Shepherd to pay debt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWoods' son-in-law, C. D. Knox has left word regarding Tavern. Asks Woods to send terms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerned over a director owing bank money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes his tavern in Wheeling and its location.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news from Augusta County, Virginia. Eugenius Wilson is unpopular because perceived as spearheading prosecution against two members of General Assembly, Edward Watts and Francis Billingsley for bribery. Mentions effect of death of James Pindall.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuit has been instituted in Superior Court of Law against ? Childers?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns about lawsuit which charges a title to land Woods is involved in is vague. Asks for patents and information.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRedeems watch. Asks Woods to come survey land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks if a position is available at Knox \u0026amp; McKee for Washington Wilson. Death of Thomas Wilson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington Wilson declines position with Knox \u0026amp; McGee and has accepted one elsewhere. Death of Thomas Wilson and death of Sarah Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuggests Woods come to next Court when Court House will be discussed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePork is rejected by Navy inspectors. Settled business with Moses H. Shepherd who will dismiss lawsuits.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePolitical prospects for Congress. News of Morgantown. Summarizes letter from a runaway slave.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProgress of lawsuit in Wilson v. Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable to pay money owed to Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChancellor Tucker has rendered decision. Wilson v. Woods must be decided by jury. Doddridges' arguments good. Received Booth money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOutlines political strategy to convince Haymond not to run for Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRoadmakers are ready to cut drain through Woods' field.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePredicts results in congressional race. Brother Norval Wilson married to ? Howland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable to pay money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrder for flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBuilders of National Road have let water onto his garden.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecommends ? Kennon to purchase land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas checked lawsuits of Kershner v. England, Morris, Woods \u0026amp; Caldwell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould like to be appointed superintendent of road.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInquires about land his deceased father owned in Ohio County. If Woods never collected money for A. Hamilton, he won't from his estate which will be insolvent. McClandhan's mother died 1824 May.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Brookover would like to rent land from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDarky, slave, has tried to run away twice. Is being returned to Woods family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerned over money owed Northwestern Bank by a director. Recommends three names to be appointed as director.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuggests Woods direct finishing of his warehouse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTransmits money owed to Woods by ? Maxwell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCompromise proposed in Wilson v. Woods. Cresap v. Chapline's heirs was decided in favor of Cresap. Has sold Darky to man in Harrison County for $300.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThinks Doddridge will stand better chance of winning than Leffler for Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns appointment of Woods as a director of Northwestern Bank.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns Wilson v. Woods, Woods v. Booth, and Woods' place as director of Northwestern Bank of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill defend three directors of Northwestern Bank of Virginia against being surplanted.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns Emily Knox's dissatisfaction with her school in Baltimore.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoes not recommend compromise in Wilson v. Woods. Problem with directors of Northwestern Bank of Virginia T. P. Ray and Alpheus P. Wilson will attend canal convention before going to Richmond. Does not trust Thomas S. Haymond. Passes on name of George Kyger for tavern. Wilson will act as clerk in T. P. Ray's absence.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMaxwell expects to pay money owed to Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoses Shepherd wants to meet with Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDefends Henry St. George Tucker from charge of being an agent of John R. Wilson (charges perhaps levied by Philip Doddridge).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotifies Ruggles that there is already a post office named Captina Creek in Belmont County, Ohio so suggests another name.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTravel in Missouri in winter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMaking arrangements to pay note. Candidate for next Congress. Hopes Woods will not move against Middle Island Company.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeed postal route on west side of Ohio River. Asks Woods' advice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSatisfied with how situation regarding indebtedness of directors of Northwester Bank of Virginia has turned out. Yarnall, Sprigg and Shepherd together owe about $70,000. Sprigg and Shepherd re-elected. Quotes Woods' misgivings about Henry St. George Tucker. Should resist any change in venue in Woods v. Wilson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvice on a postal route west of Ohio River.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRoute has been established to serve Captina Point (now Powhatan Point).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas horse for sale.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNo reply to previous letter. Will call on Woods to take deposition concerning claim of Moses Shepherd for building National Road.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends dried peaches. Does not want to rent Woods' place when lease expires.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMajor Smith intends to become a tenant under Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePost route has been established including Woodsfield.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvice in Wilson v. Woods. Family news including the education of an orphan child.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDamage done to Woods' land by a tenant. Suggests a ? Davis to make 100,000 brick.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill take along with James Smith the store and warehouse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill pay bills for daughter, Emily, and make arrangements for her trip home.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoes not consider land cleared properly by Miller.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to buy wood from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas sold tanyard--asks Woods or George Paull to make out deed to William Craig, the purchaser. Business is stirring at Woodsfield.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns land claimed by James McHenry. Gives information concerning McHenry's family. Probably concerns Wilson v. Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods to call on him at his office.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns money owed by ? Maxwell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWoods v. Boothe. Has settled with Mrs. Pindall. Woods v. Wilson did not gain a change of venue and Henry St. George Tucker's opinion.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks about note for money owed by ? Smith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInability to pay money owed to Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill tend to collecting money for Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBad health of Robert Woods. Gives news of extended family. Wants flour sent to him on a regular basis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends eight dollars.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgrees to buy land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas deposited $1520 in bank for Wilson's use. Bring deed to Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShall attend a sale.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds to stay in Morgantown to attend to client's business. Will have subpoenas served. Thinks Doddridge should be examined as a witness.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds aged whiskey.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to give up place. Recommends Obed Morris to have it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLearned through Thomas S. Haymond that it is intention of Yarnal \u0026amp; Co. to make a violent effort to get the ascendancy in the direction of the Northwestern Bank. Has erred in recommending Zane as a director.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable to see John Rector.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses $250 From ? Maxwell. Thinks Chancellor Tucker will refuse motion for a new trial. Jacobs and Doddridge \"argued rather feebly....I explained to the Judge all the circumstances of the trial on our journey up from Morgantown to this court.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks questions about the building of a turnpike since one has been authorized by legislature from Nashville to Columbia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDispute over Woods' not putting warehouse in repair and over the price of a horse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas gotten load and a halt of clay and has filled up holes in bank which he understands is Woods' objection to taking clay.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDisappointed at Chancellor Tucker's decision in Wilson v. Woods. Gives advice on next legal steps to take.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Answers inquiries made by Woods in \u003cemph render=\"italic\"\u003eWilson v. Woods\u003c/emph\u003e. Doddridge upset at remark he was unwell. Has put a piece in the paper under signature of \"concert\" supporting Adams meeting.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates condition of Northwest Bank of Virginia Recommends against appointment of Moses W. Chapline or ? Yarnall as directors.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnswering questions posed by Archibald Woods about methods and cost of building National Road. Also mentions Ohio Road and McAdams Plan of road construction. Questions in handwriting of Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks delay in paying money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHad anti-Jackson meeting. Ladies have formed literary society which meets in Wilson's office every Monday evening in which the Bible makes a part of their reading.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to rent Woods' tavern in Wheeling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTerms of land deal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMust have whole record copied--not selected parts. Legal advice in Wilson v. Woods. Believes Chancellor Tucker was wrong in directing issue to be tried. Advises an appeal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnthony D. Clarke borrowed $5,000 from Woods secured by deed of trust for land. Asks it they have the funds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill give up his house in Frederick. Then will look out for a first rate hotel. Thanks Charles D. Knox for writing him about Woods' hotel in Wheeling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks her father to visit. Discusses her children. Has clergyman boarding with them who will teach school.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to buy land. Includes John H. Jenkins to Archibald Woods, recommending Strean?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes arrival of first steamboat, \"Reindeer\" at Morgantown. Court record of Wilson v. Woods will not be copied for a month because it is so large and clerk has other records to copy. Alpheus P. Wilson and T. P. Ray started to Richmond to attend Anti-Jackson Convention.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould like to rent a house if Woods or any of his friends buys it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas received court record of 216 pages in Wilson v. Woods. Gives legal advice for the appeal. Morgan has declared for Senate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLegal advice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSend survey of 800 acre tract at Middle Island and he will make offer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReady to give out brickmaking contract, for courthouse in Woodsfield?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Caldwell to stop cutting timber on land sold to Nathan Ilanes. Includes memorandum of letter to Governor by Woods concerning Northwestern Bank of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoes not think the bill concerning his account with the U.S. for building the National Road will be acted upon this session.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds to borrow money from Northwestern Bank of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks help in getting a note discounted.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks if he can pay debt with steers and horses.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends carpet yarn to be colored and woven. Does not want a little girl to help in house. Mr. Russ (Presbyterian minister) is boarding with them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks help in obtaining loan from Northwestern Bank of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends two pigs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas procured two six week old pigs for Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBelieves Henry St. George Tucker's decision in Wilson v. Woods will be reversed. Chapman Johnson is tending to appeal. High spirits in Morgantown due to prospects for railroad. He and Ray are directed to invest $3200 in bank stock as executors of N. Evans.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods' help in getting payment from Moses Shepherd for helping to build bridge as part of the National Road. Daniel Steenrod owes him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thanks him for new saddle. Hope he will go to the Springs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods to advance fee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThere is a case against Dillon for $1,000 ordered by Jacobs. Clark will appeal in ejectment case.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnswers complaints about the shoeing of Woods' horse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHesitant to give advice in Clark lawsuit, but does so. Has applied to be Commonwealths Attorney in Brooke, Tyler and Randolph counties.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCannot pay him yet. Since Woods is concerned with Wheeling foundry, asks for a cast screw and plate for pressing cloth at his fulling mill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdams has sold land in Delaware. Will pay Woods when that is settled. Sehon will pay his part even if he has to borrow.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould like to borrow two hundred dollars from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNew York is in favor of Andrew Jackson. New York \"is destined to be a Great Nation within itself.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns Daniel Clark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLeaving for Bedford. Did not get appointment as Commonwealth's Attorney for Brooke County or Tyler County. Still a candidate for Randolph County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns possibility of a canal. Public is losing confidence in Railroad company.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFather-in-law needs land. Send terms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill attend to entering land for Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eClark says Woods has libeled and will not agree to terms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLegal advice concerning injunction against Clarke.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePasses on legal advice from Genin and his advice in lawsuit against Clark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHoratio Bakewell needs clay.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives his advice in lawsuit against Clarke. Thinks Woods should have compromised. Sends money for Alfred's bill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLegal advice regarding the administration of an estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInterested in renting house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington Wilson is seeking a new position.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eClark did not give security in lawsuit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eClark did not give security. May compromise. Have lost member of Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInterested in being miller.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvises against lawsuit in name of Northwestern Bank of Virginia against ? Adams. Justifies Sehon's bill for copying court record. Alpheus P. Willson has son, Evans.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Megurder? unwilling to give bail to close deed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes stay in Pittsburgh.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill make deed and send it. Father's health is bad.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill lease stove and storehouses at Powhatan Point.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNews of Morgantown and their mutual friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas entered land for Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDispute with Jasper? Mallory.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWoods has been appointed state proxy to represent state in the North Western Bank of Virginia. General Assembly is discussing Georgia and South Carolina anti-tariff resolutions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas decided to marry Mrs. McFerran, sister of Stephen Clowell. Gives reasons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable to pay Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePannell need to finish house he is building for Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRemits money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLegal advice in lawsuit against Clarke.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for location of Woods' land near his land so he can examine it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns candidates for election to Constitutional Convention of 1829. Mentions Edgar Campbell Wilson's prospects for re-election. Is worried about financial matters. Has spent one-fourth of income on religious and charitable matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould like to meet concerning mill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses his reelection campaign. Mentions newspaper. Eugenius' candidacy for Convention of 1829.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCannot wind up business and take Woods' mill for two months. Would like to be let off contract.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds Woods to attend bank board meeting of Northwestern Bank of Virginia and bring Steenrod so Board can authorize Thomas Woods to release a claim.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould like to take Woods' mill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis candidacy for the Constitutional Convention of 1829 and his position on reform.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCannot pay money owed to Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThought McLure had sold his foundry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCrippled and unable to do anything. Dispute over building a house for Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTries to settle debt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBalance due in public land entered by Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProspects for Mallory to rent mouth of Captina.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives terms for selling land to Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed needs to be re-done. Buckhannon unable to pay. Sylvanus Tarkington makes offer for land. Leffler and brother do not like the country.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends bank notes by Archibald Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMaking plans in case her husband, Eugenius, attends Constitutional Convention of 1829.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDissatisfied with house Randolph has built.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds payment for land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDispute with ? Pollock.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds note discounted.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoes not know when patent will be issued on Peter Hines' land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds to meet with Woods regarding the \"Captina Business.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds Woods influence with court. Will come alone because it is not safe to bring Negroes to that County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDetails of a trip to Bloomington, Ind.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCoulter quotes law on deputy clerks to show that his signature on a certificate of a deed is valid.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives terms on which he will rent land from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods' help with debt owed by James Woods \u0026amp; Co.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA statement concerning money owed him by ? Booth.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnswers questions about land he sold.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnswers questions about sale of mortgaged land by Henry Smith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports on value of Woods' land. Mentions grant of land for canal through the state.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFound house. Will pay Woods for pasture.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill come to Wheeling to check on house being built for him there.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTalked to his father about mortgaged land that was sold. Promise family will pay Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends copy of caveat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to buy town lot from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends Woods notice of money due.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e? Thomas is interested in renting a tavern.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns Silas Bowery who purchased mortgaged land from Henry Smith. Sends bill for services as a spy attested by John Brown who was a ranger at the same time.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Deed between Archibald Woods and Ann Woods of the first part, John McLure and Mary McLure of the second part, James H. Forythe and Ellen Forsythe of the third part, John List and Ann List of the fourth part, and Thomas Woods and May Woods of the fifth part all of Ohio County, West Virginia] and Thomas Johnston, Israle Updegraff, John List and Ellen List of the sixth part to convey land in North Wheeling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to take house (hotel?) from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTerms for King to lease a tavern.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill be in Wheeling to negotiate lease.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe-assures Woods about mortgaged land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces Thomas Edmundson who is a stockholder in Franklin Turnpike Road and is inspecting U.S. Road (McAdam's Road.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to know if Woods will agree to sell his father's (E. McClanahan) land. Has nine children, all daughters. He will be sixty-one in April. Other news of his family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks if John Caldwell and wife are alive.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to clarify title to land transferred by Wheeling Co. to Middle Island Company. Concerned about the dower right of Mrs. John Caldwell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas paid Woods' taxes. Explanation concerning a lease.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns orders for bricks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDelay in readying Globe Inn. Can get present building ready.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses career plans, medical school, and growth of Cincinnati.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eToll gates on U.S. Road will not pass. May get single appropriation to repair it. Mentions bridge.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrying to collect money from James Campbell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNew building needs fireplaces and filled ice house. Wants to supervise building of kitchen.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns Cumberland Road and Bridge.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces ? Shaffer of Pittsburgh who is a miller.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill comply with terms for property transfer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Uncle and Aunt Wilson have moved to Wheeling. College has between 40 and 50 students. Includes Autograph Letter Signed of H. Woods, Washington, Pa., to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, West Virginia,1831 February 6. Outlines his course of study.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods not to proceed against land for debt owed by ? Davidson since he (James Campbell) has purchased it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDirections for fixing up hotel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePleased Woods has obtained an icehouse for the hotel. Requests a storeroom.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses notice of Navy Department to application. Calhoun's pamphlet is out.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVarious possibilities for an election.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePromises to pay money owed to Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHand money being lent to his son\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill come to Wheeling to practice medicine within two or three months.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArmy worms have destroyed grain. Smith is mad at him for reporting to Woods Smith's sale of mortgaged land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRandolph has not given up lease.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill pay balance on a note and will try to pay other note during next winter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDifference of opinion concerning expiration of lease.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBelieve they can effect a trade.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports on Woods' land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo carry out a contract between James McHenry's representatives and a land company consisting of Robert Woods,Archibald Woods, James Caldwell, Moses Chapline and John Caidwell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor delinquent taxes to William Puett issued by Austin M. Puett, Commissioner of Revenue for Parke County, Indiana. Includes, receipt issued to Thomas Woods for payment of taxes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePetition concerning navigation of Captina Creek has been referred to select committee. Send remonstrance.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas turned over petitions to committee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOn way back from Missouri. Desires to close business with father's land. Asks that it be sold. Family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoes not believe stock will be subscribed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill open books for subscription of bank stock. Citizens desirous of procuring branch of North Western Bankor Richmond banks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWonders if he can accept payments for bank stock in notes rather than specie. Asks when a branch can be opened.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSale of public lands.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns subscription of stock in North Western Bank.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns subscription of stock in North Western Bank.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns deed to land sold by Eugenius Wilson who is deceased. Will do estimate of money to be collected soon. Gives Wilson's account with estate of N. Evans.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to buy $500 in stock of North Western Bank under new charter if Woods thinks new stock profitable.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks to be released from part of terms of a lease.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas submitted amendment to bank bill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill subscribe for stock for McCoy under the new charter of the Northwestern Bank of Virginia Worried about competition from possible branch of the U.S. Bank being established at Wheeling. Worried about branches of Northwestern Bank at Wellsburg and Morgantown. Lists directors.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods to buy stock in North Western Bank for him. \"The debate still goes on with great violence and excitement on the emancipation of slavery, the opinion of the Committee will be reversed but I cannot say what will be the final result.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"We have now been 14 days debating the question whether it is expedient at this time to legislate with a view to the gradual abolition of slavery...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill concerning navigations of Captina Creek has been postponed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePaid tax on Thomas Woods' land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e350 shares have been subscribed in Wellsburg to the Northwestern Bank of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport that Alpheus Wilson was drowned. Has some idea of returning from college because of ill-health.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConfirms report that Alpheus Wilson drowned.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConfirms death of Alpheus P. Wilson in Monongalia River. Suggests Hamilton return home from college if unwell. Has lost $2,000 by flooding of Ohio River.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuspects fraud on part of Samuel H. Gutherie.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresented resolutions adopted by directors of Northwestern Bank of Virginia. Thinks Bank bill will pass both houses. Tariff discussion still going on. Hopes it will be put to rest by amicable adjustment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds note on Northwestern Bank passed. Nothing has been heard of body of Alpheus.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill endeavor to get a board to meet with Woods on the subject of the note.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNo material change in Eugenius Wilson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHer father received letter from Woods concerning death of his son. Family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants first refusal of Captina property.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds to borrow money from North Western Bank.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to buy a lot.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSympathy in death of Thomas Woods and Emily Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to rent Captina property.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill raise frame of mill June 12.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLost horse in coal pit.Visited Pittsburgh.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eQuestions concerning stock in Northwestern Bank of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSympathy in death of Thomas and Emily Woods. Has paid tax on Thomas' land. Indian problems.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTerms he will buy house and lot on.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCannot find material in Eugenius Wilson's papers concerning lawsuit of Wilson v. Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns dispute over sale of lots. Offers five hundred dollars for house and lot.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks about money for service due (War of 1812?) Black Hawk War causing hard times.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotice to Woods that he must fill two lots with gravel because of standing water.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOkey's brother needs $100. Thinks Gutherie will do right thing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSettlement of a lease.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDavid Ramsay doesn't intend to pay back money. Mentions casualties in Black Hawk War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks indulgence on debt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to meet with Woods to reach agreement on land dispute.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDefends action of the congregaton for the support of the minister.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Also lists directors.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn R. Hall needs loan for $250. Can obtain if Paull or Woods endorses for him. Paull does not endorse for anyone but recommends Hall to Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDisappointed Woods did not meet with him. Offers to meet again to try to settle dispute.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends court date. Gutherie has bought back Headley's house and lot.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnderstands Woods wants to sell tavern occupied by King. Asks terms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants $16,000 for Wheeling House run by King.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas advertised Woods' land for sale. Is candidate for state senate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould like to buy property from Woods if Guthrie relinquishes his claim.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill be ready to go to Indiana with Hamilton Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSamuel Atkinsonhas entered security double sum of our attachment. A writ of replevin? has issued against Woods to cause attached property to be returned.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Brighem is willing to teach Ann Eliza Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeclines office as bank guard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDetails captures of two persons alleged to have robbed bank in Wheeling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCan not get an answer from Guthrie about his meeting with Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable to obtain loan from U.S. Bank because of uncertainty of the renewal of the charter. Will try further.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLegal advice regarding dispute with Samuel H. Gutherie.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill meet with Peck. Would like for Col. Archibald Woods to be present.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInformation concerning Woods' dispute with Samuel H. Guthrie.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJudge Hallock has allowed the injunction.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProposes a settlement.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLegal steps he has taken in Woods' dispute with Gutherie.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses various candidates for Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill convey deed to Eller.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecommends ? Whitcomb for tending to Woods' land business. News of the legislature.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds to settle accounts. Buchannon ought to have been sued.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoes not have legal papers. Will try to accomplish payment of notes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e? Ray will attend court to prove will of Eugenius Wilson. Has not sent list of debts due to estate. Woods may have to give bond as executor. Will collect fees due Wilson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Notifies Floyd that Northwestern Bank of Virginia has been robbed. Includes Archibald Woods concerning a levy for a court house in Ohio County, West Virginia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplains his role in the removal of Woods as a state director in the Northwestern Bank of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplains circumstances surrounding Woods' removal as state director in Northwestern Bank of Wheeling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInquires about rental of farm. Apologizes for incident of previous year.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks permission to live on one acre of Woods' land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning Leffler's chances for election to Congress and the election of directors to the Northwestern Bank of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns Northwestern Bank of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHave gained a most significant victory in the lower house over the Virginia nullifiers. Defeated by one vote. We shall either run Tyler or McCoy for the Senate...we shall not likely rally? Tyler. The west and middle regions are well organized and we can elect him to a certainty.., resolved to put down these southern notions. In Virginia much is to be done in the election of a senator. Rives is with us and if we get Tyler we are safe, at the request of several western members on Thursday last I addressed a letter to Tyler, to know his sentiments on secession and nullification. This evening I send his answer. Gives defense on appointment of directors to Northwestern Bank. Determined about spring election.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePossibilities for election to Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChances for election.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news. Concerned about his health. Questions about a debt and education of children.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTaking depositions to prove military service.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould like to take a house he is building for Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTerms for an agreement on land to avoid a lawsuit. Includes notes concerning Archibald Woods' terms of settlement with Joseph McCoy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCandidacy for Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDispute with Archibald Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas application to buy Woods' land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGuthrie cannot prepare himself to fulfill compromise offered.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for copy of patent. Received $26,500 in part of money stolen from Northwestern Bank of Virginia. Lists candidates for Congress. Includes John McLure to Archibald Woods. Needs evidence to secure copy of a patent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas concluded to take Powhatan Place at Captina.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill endorse a note for William B. King on certain conditions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks that Woods make deed to Martha (Woods) Knox.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThinks Woods need not fear any great difficulty with Guthrie. Equalizing board sits in June.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSold Woods' land in Vigo County to Chauncey Rose. Thomas Woods' land has been sold for taxes. County in distressed situation for want of money. Failure of crops last two years.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProspects for election to Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCannot pay money owed to Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInformation on Samuel H. Gutherie's business. Gave Woodman notice to settle note.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest to borrow money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods to attend to note.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds to meet with Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArrangements for settling with Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecommends individuals as magistrates and opposes Nicholas Wykert.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for money due under Eugenius Wilson's will.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLost horse in coal pit. Family news, (Letter is begun by Louisa ?)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Grafton and Mr. King have closed their bargain. Sends reports of board of health, \"I have this morning seen Doctor Houston an he informs that he has not heard of any new cases today.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHave not brought money to Wheeling because of fear of the cholera Gutherie is selling land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSylvia or Silvia ? left at house of John F. Clarke. Things left by Mr. Paull. Encloses reports of Board of Health. \"The ... sickness with two exceptions is confined to the immediate neighborhood of McConnell's old tan yard. I am informed that the old vats is full of water and all kinds of filth \u0026amp; that they have been in that situation for the last two years.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mary Woods to mother Mrs. Anne Woods, Wheeling, West Virginia Received letter from Dr. Houston. Trusts her Ann is obedient. Mr. Laurie preached his trial sermon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Ruggles and wife deeded lot to Gutherie. People are frightened of cholera. \"If anyone dies in this neighborhood \u0026amp; we have had a number of deaths, the person is rolled up in his bed, \u0026amp; bedclothes \u0026amp; his own clothes tumbled into a rough box, as soon as dead, \u0026amp; immediately buried.\" Guthrie will deed lots to Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks about distraining (detaining personal property for security of a debt) a wheat crop. Includes Jacob answering Woods questions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport on tending to Woods' land. Includes account of Woods with Feeny.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes to borrow six hundred dollars. Father will give deed of trust on property in Hagerstown, Maryland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes trips to White Sulphur Springs and Salt Sulphur Springs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks to borrow fifty dollars.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter of recommendation for N. Osburne as a tavern keeper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOsburn keeps a first-rate tavern.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill build mill wheel for two dollars and fifty cents per foot.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSamuel Sprigg and Archibald Woods be appointed a Committee to settle with Henry Sockman for rent of Know Hon Farm,\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns terms of rental of stores and warehouse at Powhatan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnswer to inquiries about North Western Bank of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest to borrow two thousand dollars from Wheeling Bank.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProgress on building of grist mill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment by ? Rose for Woods' property is in hands of Warren \u0026amp; Co., to Terra Haute. Much sickness, few cases of cholera.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Crawford's house and lot were not sold, but an empty lot between his house and Randolph Tavern was sold, as was his farm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcern over accident involving Ann (Poage) Woods Washington, and Franklin Woods?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses mothers' receipt for money lent her by Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJackson \"goes full tilt against the bank.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to know if bank robbers are caught.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNational Road Stage has incurred extra expense in fulfilling mail contract. Asks compensation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to rent house for grocery at Powhatan Point. Asks Woods advice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas applicants for Thomas Woods' heirs' land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCommittee report on courthouse is unfavorable. May be reversed and brought before House Of Delegates. Will present memorial concerning Northwestern Bank. Floyd promised appointment but he and Council are not speaking. Large meeting in Richmond concerning deposits. Benjamin Watkins Leigh spoke.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWoods to vote for him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns sale of land for taxes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses memorials. Thomas Hart Benton is \"pouring out vials of his wrath upon Clay and the bank.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrip to Washington. Heard Calhoun speak. Description of city.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTerms prospective tenant would like for leasing land. Opinion on land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHeard William Cabell Rives deliver speech on removal of deposits.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCourthouse questions to be brought up any day. Private committee recommended division of county.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSend form for Woods' release mortgages by Guthrie.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecommends William H. McNabb for loan with a lot as security. Includes William H. McNabb stating that he will mortgage lot with a lot nearly owned.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePromises not to cut any timber contrary to Woods' wishes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLots sold by Samuel H. Gutherie to the Methodist Episcopal Church.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDesires to sell stock in Northwestern Bank of Wheeling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCannot pay money owed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExcuse for not paying note.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHandling the rental of Woods' house for him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCalled on General Breckenridge and found he was dead. Called on nephew and heir James D. Breckenridge.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePecuniary embarrassments of this section of the county. Sent copy of a of bill of legislature chartering bank and branches.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter. Buying flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames Moore will do surveying.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eResignation as President and Director.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBinnager needs indulgence on money owed Woods for land. Vouches for him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas two yokes for oxen for sale and a horse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDesires to borrow money from bank.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffer to rent a house, steam mill etc. for a lumberyard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelays information from ? Rose concerning payment of a note. Commissioners authorized to negotiate the loan for our state bank and branches.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment on note and harsh policies of Northwestern Bank of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to have bank board convened to discount notes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable to pay note.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGot judgment and execution against Fogle but no property could be found and Fogle died. Asks if son Thomas' land on Raccoon Creek could be leased. H. F. Feeny redeemed it. Some cases of cholera. James? Seaman ill. Jacksonian politics.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarket for slaves and horses.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShowed Woods' lands to ? Scott. Will tend to taxes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas offered to buy land belonging to Thomas Woods' heirs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods to be pallbearer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDaniel Steenrod wants to keep place five years longer if Woods will build stable and house or fix old one.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends check.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConfirms death of addressee's mother. Words of religious consolation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotifies him of money still due by estate of Eugenius Wilson. Includes receipt of Thomas P. Ray, surviving executor of Nimrod Evans to Archibald Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDavid Lively wishes to rent Woods' tavern.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoes not think Woods is liable on special warrantee deed to Jacob Ash. Wilson outlines his prospects for election. Measles prevail.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReady to start boat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns gathering signatures.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds to borrow money from Woods to pay off note at Bank if it cannot be renewed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill send money by safe opportunity. Has offer for lands owned by heirs of Thomas Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTerms they will take Woods house and lot.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotice that premium is due.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffer for Woods house has been made by Jo. Driggs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Jacobs what he has done with note in his hands.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRevival of religion.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Planned trip to New Orleans and Nashville for health. Includes Mary Woods, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Ann (Poage) Woods. Ann's health and proposed trip.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo capture slave, Jefferson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnn Eliza Wilson wants to take trip south for three months to restore health. Philip Syng Physick of Philadelphia agrees with remedy. McNeely wants to buy land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest to borrow money from the Bank.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcurs in opinion that hill land should be sold. Has sold other land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Woods is willing to sell any property you think proper. Bought Ann a piano. For Mrs. McKee's and Ann's health will take trip.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecounts trip from Pittsburgh. Sends message to her children. Includes Ann Eliza Woods to Archibald Woods. Includes John McKee to Mrs. Brison.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Peck to tell Samuel H. Guthrie that he will be at Woodsfield to collect money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Sternrod to rent a field for two more years.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents For Landers to sell to Woods a lot in Steinersville, Belmont County. Includes affidavit of Benjamin Cole recorded by William Tailman.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplains his position regarding his proposal that an inquiry be made as to the propriety of amending the charter of the Merchants \u0026amp; Mechanicks bank as to provide for the reception of the capital which the North Western Bank is required to furnish the branch in Morgantown.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBusiness is good. Will close up partnership. Has tended to business for Woods in trying to collect money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnonymous letter giving Woods advice concerning his tavern.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProgress on collecting from the Smiths.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports progress in collecting money. Unable to collect from Samuel H. Guthrie.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds to borrow money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCatherine Wood is to marry. Mr. Thomson wants to start a school.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProtest construction of houses McLure is building.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to rent at Powhatan Point.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates Woods' taxes are all right. Includes Samuel H. Guthrie to Archibald Woods, 1837 December 27 stating he obtained letter from Mason.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDesires to rent tavern stand.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArrangement for Archibald Woods to obtain a house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds to borrow one thousand dollars.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrying to sell his land to purchase land from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotifies of need to pay premium.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to rent farm to start a dairy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProposed to lease corner of Monroe and Main Street.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePaying out of money. Invitation to dinner.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas sold land for Woods and disposed of his own property. Now hopes to make deal for Woods' Indiana land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests Woods to attend case as a witness.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants privilege of burning lime in kiln.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotification of date of Seaman case.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDrawn on him for three thousand dollars. \"Houma?\" arrived here but demanded cargo when ran against the bank.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to rent property.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs paying ? King's rent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill meet him to pay money due.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by H. D. Brown.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSam Jones has not been here for six weeks. No proceeding for him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecommendation of bearer of letter to be a tenant.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived letter. Expects money at next court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Lively has made bar room a warehouse for the German population.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTenant wants to rent place again. Has fulfilled lease. Okey wants to buy it. Wants advice on buying a small place for son.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas tended to Hynes business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTerms he would offer for lot and what building he would put up.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks help to get notes discounted.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks condition of wife's (Mrs. Carr) land and what it could be sold for.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable to locate 12 acre tract in section 14. Tax record for section 2 and 8. Perhaps bring suit against James Elliot, present claimant. Includes Benjamin S. Cowens to Archibald Woods giving legal advice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDesires to buy wood from Woods by cutting up trees that have fallen.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Lively to move away.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWoods said his proposition was unreasonable, complained of charge for work and was cross. Desires his patronage. Will make counteroffer to build house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds notes if Woods sued Guthrie.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Francis needs advice settling up husband's affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMen working on dam are taking stone from bank of river.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes to purchase land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSale of property of Zacheus Francis, deceased, will take place.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReady to move when Woods brings money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFinds taxes unpaid on a portion of Woods' land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoney is ready to be paid for two notes assigned Woods from Mr. Stream? Needs names for other notes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWoods' fire insurance premium on the Virginia Hotel is due.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApplication for stock has been declined.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds to appoint someone in place of Daniel Steinrod.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable to meet others but will agree to settlement.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses receipt for taxes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpects to leave two hundred thousand dollars with Mr. Woodruff. Needs to borrow $1000 from bank.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods to keep house for him he now lives in as \"I have a Jurnaman (German?) to put in it.\" Will give him the lease for the Seaman house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable to collect money. Resumption of specie payments has resulted in any discounting of notes. Has purchased a small interest in Ritchietown to secure money owed him by John? McKee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosed letter on taxes on land belonging to son's heirs in Parke which have not been paid.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill take place at four dollars per acre.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eForm of authorization for Peck to release mortgage from Samuel H. Guthrie to Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCannot move to Woods' property on Captina.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConsiders matter on Woods' part vexatious and ungenerous. Had no other interest in the lease other than promoting the best interest of the house for the sake of the stage lines. Any proceeding instituted by Woods will be followed by removal of the stages from the house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoves of various people.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas sued Guthrie on behalf of Woods. Told Woods has idea of sending granddaughter to school at St. Clairsville. Recommends it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for Woods to come and settle the amount of the estate that Zacheus Francis owes him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning a coal mine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill extend bond of Mr. Cole.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThinks Harrison will win.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProtest of $250 draft has caused distress. Counting on money for college. Mary has never gotten part of estate. McKee is guardian for boys. Family has not lived with him for 8 or 9 years.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames Paull has paid protested draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes to buy land from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Questions concerning will of John H. Schwop.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAstonished to receive bill from Woods for stone. Thought commissioners for securing bank at Hog Run Bridge could get stone. Will have stone valued according to law.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Received letter relative to Post Office at Powhatan Point. H. Cowen was unwilling to join objection but will not encourage removal to Steinersville. Would like opinion on Exchequer Plan of Secretary of Treasury.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Husband relieved from pecuniary embarrassment by his brother. Sorry Grandma's health feeble. Hopes income from town property will support brothers at college. \"There are but few persons over seventy who can exhibit the same acturty as yourself and Grandma Brison.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRenewed 1843 April 1 and 1844 April 1.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Situation is bad there but better on a farm. Alarmed that Theodire had to cease from study. Gives information on a family member who is evil. Includes note of James ?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor a farm for three years. Lease terminated after one year.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecorded by James D. Morris.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns North Western Bank of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas rented Archibald Woods' mill. Needs repair. Asks Bucher to repair it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncouraging Woods to attend a meeting.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. ? has lumber and is commencing work. Will show Woods' mason the quarry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest to borrow one hundred dollars.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo do work on Woods' two mills.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas received letters stating that neighbors are disgusted with him and taking their wheat elsewhere. Defends himself.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Arrangements for his return. Mrs. Woods sick but recovered.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDirections for masons who are to build wall under the tobacco house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Allen cannot build foundation for stable but would haul stone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBy order of city council, calls meeting of \"trustees of Wheeling Lancastrian Academy.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMills needs new bolting cloths.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould like to rent store room.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncourages Woods to keep Thomson as miller. Exhorts Woods to lose no time in making peace with God.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill probably move.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould like to get coal from Big Run. Mason is building foundation under stable.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBuying land from men who are unable to pay money down. Would be accommodation to us to get a further loan of $500.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrip to extend acquaintance with country, merchants \u0026amp; collecting, representing Wilson and Brother. Dancing and hunting. Has seen prairie on Fire. Will pass through villages of Shawnees \u0026amp; Delawares. \"Remember me to all of the black folks.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIssued by Alexander T. Laidley, Clerk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas searched for survey lines.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcluded to let Elias Hafer have place where Darrah lives because doubt that Darrah can make improvement he desires.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas placed upon one of the doors of the Bank vault one of Jones Patent Combination Locks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrip to collect. Left Messrs Wilson and is with Messrs. Abbot \u0026amp; Peake. \"What does Betty Rose call her baby. No one has told me that she has one but I know that no gal that looks like her \u0026amp; of her make could be married a year \u0026amp; not have one.\" Asks to be remembered to many people including \"the black folks.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks McKinley to collect for him. Will proceed against Wingrove.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecommends lock made by H. C. Jones of Newark, New Jersey.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo appear in Circuit Superior Court of Law and Chancery to answer a bill in chancery exhibited against them by Henry Swertzer. Issued by Alexander T. Laidley.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSevere heat in St. Louis. Asks to be remembered to many people.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to go into business with S. H. Peake. Needs money to do so. Includes letter, 1846 December 24.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Death of ? Briscoe, their bookkeeper who was from Loudoun County, Virginia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants her to visit. Family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLikes her picture. Has not courted Marion Clarkson. Remember him to various people.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes her sickness (during a pregnancy).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrip to St. Louis. Boarding. Will keep promise on temperance.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInterest in Mollie Wilson. News from John Baker and Cooper?, Reading life of Swedenbourg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpects to visit her too next week.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMother unable to make trip as roads are bad. Outlines his route.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChristmas celebration at the school. Describes teaching.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncourages students to \"Waveland.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRosa Harrison is dead of scarlet fever which is raging. Describes Christmas and mention of Easter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcern over sister's health. Cooper is determined to be a Christian.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Poem and sympathy in death of Mary Cooper Morgan. N. L. Peyton, to Mrs. William Ann R. Morgan, \"Waveland,\" Fauquier County, Virginia, undated. Sympathy in death of Mary Cooper Morgan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSympathy in death of Mary Cooper Morgan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecovering from typhoid fever. John B. has job in furnishings store. Was 21 on April 21.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eResolved to be Christian. Cholera epidemic.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescription of fire which burned 23 boats and then spread to building. ? Peake and John Baker have cholera.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been ill. Cholera epidemic. ? Peake \u0026amp; A. Cooper Baker sick.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of Alexander Cooper Baker.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of Alexander Cooper Baker of cholera. Will probably leave along with Will and John.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSympathy letter on death of Alexander Cooper Baker.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of Alexander Cooper Baker and cholera epidemic.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of Alexander Cooper Baker. Business. Cholera epidemic.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam W. Baker will not leave St. Louis. S. H. Peake will send statement of business of Peake \u0026amp; Baker.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of cholera epidemic. Death of minister perhaps from visiting the sick.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNo decision on partnership with S. H. Peake.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of Alexander Cooper Baker.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of Alexander Cooper Baker.Boarding at Scott's Hotel. They are Wheeling people.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTombstone inscription for grave of Mary Cooper Morgan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDesired to make money. \"I must go out on the levee to work and therefore must close.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTemperature day before was 8 degrees below zero. Baker Murray is to marry Mrs. Watts, a Catholic who keeps a boarding house. Controversy in St. Louis over lectures of ? Leaky who is \"reformed\" monk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to go to California. Change of climate, friends going, and uncertainty of S. H. Peake's business plans. \"I do not think of going to California to dig gold....\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas asthma. Will have wagon, six mules, three Indian ponies, rifle, pair pistols, two large knifes knives and blankets for trip to California. Includes W.W. Baker, St. Louis. Mo., to Sister. Move to California.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived answer to telegram. Answer \"William W. Baker arrived here this morning. Will leave for home on first boat. Health is bad.\" Glad he had not left for California.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam W. Bakerhas recruited enough strength to travel home,\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning health of William Baker.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning health of William Baker.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns a debt, a fire, and a lease. Regrets being unable to give daughter money for wedding.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegrets Edgar has left home. Lists problems at home. pages. Includes, letter, ? to Edgar Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMaggie Hamilton not expected to live. Sudden death of delirium tremens of A Mel lam? the portrait painter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMisses him while he is away at College.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been visited by Mrs. Faulkner and Mrs. Conrad. Town and religious news of Winchester.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo convey land in Missouri. Witnessed by P.L. Edwards. Recorded by Samuel Caldwell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by George Whellier for John McCulloch.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by George Whellier for John McCulloch.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by George Whellier for John McCulloch.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath and funeral of J. Zehner, professor of math at Burlington College.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of their mother.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of the death of Ann Cooper's mother and aunt from cholera. Father is ill. Unsure if he has cholera. Includes, newspaper clipping concerning cholera deaths.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sympathy in death of her mother. Includes,Samuel C. Baker, Martinsburg, West Virginia, to sister Mrs. Ann R. Morgan, concerning illness of their father.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns death of Mrs. Ann R. Morgan's mother and illness of her father.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of Mrs. Morgan's mother and aunt from cholera.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by John McCulloch.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter of sympathy for death of Mrs. Morgan's mother.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by E. H. Caldwell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by John McColloch.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by John McColloch.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by John McColloch.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by Alonzo Loring.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by John Henry McKee who has power of attorney. Bears affidavit of Thomas E. Thompson and recorded by Samuel E. Caldwell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by E.M. Caldwell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSympathy letter in death of Mrs. Morgan's husband.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e14 items. Includes of Elijah McClanahan to Woods; Daniel Sheffey to Woods; Andrew Hamilton to Woods, copy of decision to stay execution; bond; and accounts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the division of land purchased by the petitioners from patentees granted land by virtue of service in the French and Indian War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrders brandy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrders Indian mail.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill take possession of house. Canal is out of fix so will not be able to get things from Alexandria.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNot able to get furniture because canal is broken.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to know if he can rent place again.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods to take charge of renting and improving his land. Asks Woods to pass any offers to sell along to him. His post offices are Chillicothe, Ohio; St. Francisville, Louisiana, \u0026amp; New Orleans.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends Croton oil. Go to camp meeting tomorrow. Asks to borrow lace shawl. Other requests.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGlad to hear friends are well. Health slowly improving. Applied money received from Mr. Worth to credit of account with Company.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrice of land near Danville and Lexington is twenty shillings per acre. Brought suit against Pollard for band. Includes manuscript of Archibald Woods? concerning notes on religion.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable to send certificate. Try to get fifty pounds from ? Kilbreath.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks if road is open from ? to Wheeling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to move shop close to river.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDecree is absolute unless Clark perfects appeal by entering security. Will give no opinion on a compromise. Other legal advice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequested Franklin Woods to copy portion of bill of complaint in Woods v. Chapline.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTelling Woods to reassure the slave that is to be traded to him William Croghan for land, that he William Croghan only wants him the slave as a coachman \"you may assure him if he be a faithful servant I will make him a kind master--\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks that servant to be given in exchange for land on Hog Run be ready to be picked up.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSend survey by John Scott.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e? Russell called on him for note against Samuel Hudson. There is judgment against Woods for costs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe and ? Poerm? will take land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould like to rent farm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas declined doing anything with Smith. Two hundred and seventy dollars will cover amount.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods to wait until October for money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable to collect money for Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes to borrow $500 from North Western Bank of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Think election will be between Jackson and himself. Asks Woods to \"personate\" himself at the election. \"Pray do not let the revolutionists out general you at a time when danger appears to be so near to hand...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Because of infirmness, he submits his resignation as commandant of Company.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eQuestions about location of tract of land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBring deed. Will not fly from bargain.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrote A.D. Clarke \u0026amp; requested him to settle account with Woods. Settle note to bank endorsed by R. Simms suit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter of resignation as bank director which Woods is to hold and use if he wishes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLet bearer have horses Woods is lending and send advertisement for horse Woods has lost.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns salt, sugar, wheat, rent due by Mallory, accounts due, and the rent of property at Captina.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods to help her brother David McClure to estimate value of land she wishes to sell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests for Woods to attend to by drawing money from Auditor of Pubic Accounts and bring back McClures' appointment as Inspector.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIf he does not return in time, ask Col. Woods? or George Washington Wilson to remit money to Mr. Clark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests Woods to attend a Board meeting.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHorse sent back belongs to Alexander Caldwell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces ? Jackson, a tanner who wishes to buy a lot.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eQuestions about navigation of Elk and Ohio Rivers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWoods and Wilson are commissioners along with Jonathan Buckanon , Josiah Morgan, David McClure to locate a road from Cummins's Mill to Wheeling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks that money due her be paid.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePower of attorney has been obtained from President of Literary Fund authorizing the subscription of $50,000 of North Western Bank of Virginia stock at Wellsburgh. Application will be made to Board of Directors to open books. Recommends it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods to come get his wheat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePut a note in for Curtis \u0026amp; Co. for discount.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffers service in locating warrants.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnder guard as a deserter. Defends himself.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMother has 100 bushels of wheat to grind.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDesires to lease property.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProcured letter from Alpheus Willson for Woods to see concerning directors of North Western Bank of Virginia. Includes Alpheus P. Wilison to John Tyler concerning appointments of directors of North Western Bank of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests Woods to write ? Jacobs and bring patents with him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation. Glad ? is Congressional candidate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSoldiers must bring public arms to batallion muster for inspection. \"Whatever thoughts you or I had of resigning (as I most seriously had) it cannot it will not now do to resign until the storm is over;...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas received orders to march to Point Pleasant.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the location of a road (possibly the Cumberland Road.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo inquire regarding the payment to taxes. Woods is also to call on General Breckenridge.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Governor to confer with President of United States to request protection from Indians. Also signed by Charles WellsJohn Dant, John Davis, Hezekiah Davison,J ohn Haymond, Cornelius Bogard, John Haddan, William Morrez?, W.H. Cavendish, and H. Caperton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Ruggles to intervene in legislation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by Jacob Lee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds new deed from Croghan's father to be recorded in the County where the land is.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns lawsuit of J. Wilson v. Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns Bank of United States. If it is granted a charter, Woods suggests alterations and amendments to it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Barber to send messenger to deliver legal notice to Stephen R. Wilson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProposal to trade land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns lawsuit of Wilson v. Woods; and the appointment of state directors to the Board of the North Western Bank of Virginia. Includes Archibald Woods to ?. Concerns establishment of post office at Capteena.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElijah Woods failed on his part of agreement to explore or locate warrants.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes to make a settlement by purchasing slaves. Wants young ones not in habit of running away. \"...those of a contrary disposition are however often the best slaves but situated as we are in this County between... Pennsylvania \u0026amp; Ohio...and where slavery is much ridiculed, any Negro of an enterprising disposition and forward in their Manners are almost certain to go into one or the other states or down the Ohio;...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReligious ideas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns sale of lots.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Weaver declines to purchase house because wife wants to quit business of keeping a public house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for information from the city.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Hinds has agreed with M. Clark for oxen. Will accept your offer for his tract of land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes plats on verso of Maddison's or John Mitchel's land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes estimate of damages sustained by Archibald Woods in consequence of lease given by Richard Yates to James Fulton, blank notes for North Western Bank of Virginia, instructions for inquiring at Land Office in Kentucky, instructions to take paper back to broker and get paper of Miami Exporting Company, poem (Lines supposed to be written at Genoa), deposition concerning a land dispute between Samuel Todd and the executors of Andrew Woods, Instructions for formation on parade ground and for inspection of sentinels by officer of the day, (circa 1812), Alexander? Caldwell to Archibald Woods (wants to borrow shovels), parody of a candidate's speech, Robert Poage to Archibald Woods, petition to Virginia Governor to ask for protection for frontiers from Federal Government, vote for governor of Pennsylvania in four counties, and formula for sheep-dip.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondents include George W. Bailey, William C. P. Breckinridge, S. L. Brown, Mrs. S. T. Cook, T. Gallaher, Louisa A. Kemper, George A. Paull, A. J. Poag, C. C. Poage, Charles M. Poage, G. H. Poage, George B. Poage, J. C. Poage, M. Annie Poage, S. C. Poage, Thomas K. Poage, J. N. Powers, Margaret Sisson, Andrew W. 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Contents","Scope and Contents"],"scopecontent_tesim":["Papers, chiefly 1783-1846, of Archibald Woods of Ohio County, West Virginia. The papers concern his family, the Poage family, and the Houston family, as well as his business dealings. Correspondents include Levi Barber, Daniel Call, Philip Doddridge, Chapman Johnson, Henry Lee, James Pindall, Benjamin Ruggles, Daniel Sheffey and John Tyler, Edgar Campbell Wilson, George Washington Wilson and Thomas Wilson. Subjects dealt with in the collection include banking, cholera, the Cumberland Road, land speculation, pioneer life near Wheeling, West Virginia and in Kentucky and Indiana, formation of and early days in Belmont and Monroe counties, Ohio (including the founding of Woodsfield, Ohio), the Northwest Territory, Indians of North America, family life, marriage and courtship, Virginia militia during peacetime and in the War of 1812, Ohio politics, sale of slaves and the Whiskey Rebellion. There are also letters of members of the Baker and Morgan families of Fauquier County, Virginia and Wheeling, West Virginia which concern life in St. Louis, Missouri during the 1840's.","Addition to folder 1482:  December 31, 1824 letter from Z. Jacobs in Richmond, Virginia to Archibald Woods regarding moving the College of William and Mary to Richmond.","Offering his military warrant and pay for service in the U.S. Continental Army in lieu of money owed Woods. Witnessed by Andrew Woods and Alley ? McKee. Affidavit by Ebenezar Lane.","Concerning land to be located and patented by military warrants and divided between the two men.","Scope and Contents Bill of sale to Martha Woods, Botetourt County, Virginia 1 Negro girl.","Concerning money and land.","Scope and Contents Concerning land purchased from the military claims of James Ludlow, James Letort and Andrew Fowler who served in \"the old Virginia Regiment under Governour Dinwiddie's Proclamation.\"","Concerning land on the Kanawha River.","Nevill was attorney for William Croghan. Witnessed by John Beaver and ? Heth.","Scope and Contents Concerning agreement with Archibald Woods. Including agreement between Kerr and Woods, 1786 November 6.","Concerning a list of land and people which was prepared for the auditor.","Concerning horses. Including note concerning equipment and uniforms for those who join a calvary company.","Concerning a trip to Richmond.","Mentions bonds and the postponement of a trip to Ohio County. Including undated note by an unidentified person concerning genealogical matters.","Including note, March 1790, of Johnson with Woods.","Scope and Contents Concerning 1000 acres of land in West Virginia","Scope and Contents Concerning the locating and surveying of land in Ohio County, West Virginia","Asking for help in fighting the Indians and outlining a plan.","For 2 slaves, a boy named Littleton and a girl named Pink.","They were trustees to establish an academy in either Monongalia, Ohio, Harrison or Randolph counties.","Concerning a petition to have a ferry across the Ohio River at Short Creek signed by Nathaniel Coolman and John Vanmetre.","Concerning patents for 10,000 acres of land. Including a petition concerning taxation.","Concerning Indians, land taxes owed by ? Todd, land dispute between ? Carper and ? Moor Moore, treaty made by Arthur St. Clair at Fort Harmar with Indians.","Concerning land in Ohio County.","For a female slave named Phetis.","Concerning money owed to A. Kirkpatrick by Woods.","Scope and Contents To transfer 331 1/2 acres of land in Ohio County, West Virginia to William McClandhan.","Scope and Contents Concerning Woods' desire to purchase land. Says \"our politics are loose, vague, various, and uncertain.\" Advises Woods to not reject his mother's \"precepts because she is a female good sense is the result of a Sound mind which would as soon inhabit a female body as a male. There is no sex in souls.\"","For female slave named Lila.","Scope and Contents To convey 400 acres of land in Ohio County, West Virginia to McFarland.","Scope and Contents Mentions George Strickler concerning military warrant lands in West Virginia and Kentucky and the non-attendance of Andrew Woods and Archibald Woods as court jurors.","Asking Shepherd to give him preference if he decides to sell his mill and house. Including note of Bible verses in a different hand.","Scope and Contents Concerning Mitchell's land in Kentucky. Including, letter, John Lee, Hagerstown, Maryland, to Archibald? Woods.","Concerning Woods' misfortunes, religion, a dispute with ? Crawford and his baptism of Jenny St. Clair McCulloch.","Discusses a move to Kentucky, the death of John Crawford and William Wilson.","Describing Kentucky and Woods' contemplated move there.","Concerning land prices in Kentucky near Lexington and Danville.","Concerning Woods' possible move to Kentucky and the price of renting land there.","Concerning family news and Poage's opinion of Kentucky.","Concerning religion and family news.","Concerning Kentucky.","Mostly concerns religion and family news.","Discusses family and neighborhood news including the marriage of Polly Stuart to Ned Hall.","Discusses his business affairs and family news.","Telling Woods to be ready with his party of horses if he receives orders.","Scope and Contents Expressing concern over Indian threats to frontier. Thomas Poage has entered Presbytery as candidate for ministry. Discusses religion in Prince Edward and Charlotte. Cousin John Crawford is dead.","Scope and Contents Concerning his judicial circuit and news of mutual friends in Augusta and Rockbridge County, Virginia","Containing religious advice, and concerning the role of feelings in religion.","Concerning money.","For title to 355 acres of land . Including assign (witnessed by George Humphrey) of George Conner.","Probably concerning Archibald Woods.","Requesting that Woods take the deposition of David Harbinson as evidence in the lawsuit of Kelly vs. Wilson.","Concerns family news.","Scope and Contents To convey from Woods to Poage 100 acres of land in Botetourt County, Virginia? and memorandum of money borrowed form Archibald Woods by James Poage.","Scope and Contents Saying he has declared himself a candidate for the Virginia Senate and asking Woods' help.","Concerning rations for a militia company and Jackson's campaign for Congress.","Concerns a move to Kentucky by Cloyd.","Scope and Contents Concerning supplies.","Describing his school under Mr. Graham.","Scope and Contents Concerning his travels among the Presbyterian churches. Gives Woods advice.","Concerning a possible move by Woods to Kentucky. Seat of government may be Lexington.","Requesting that Woods pay bearer money.","Scope and Contents Concerning the sale of hogs and corn. Including a petition concerning a ferry across the Ohio River","Concerning a proposed division of Ohio County.","Concerning a proposed division of Ohio County.","Concerns division of Ohio County.","Concerning the division of Ohio County.","Concerning Indian threats.","Sending a muster roll and pay abstract for McMachan.","Concerning money Wilson is trying to collect for Woods.","Concerning family news.","Scope and Contents Promising to furnish troops to the state from Ohio, Harrison, Monongalia, and Randolph counties, West Virginia","To furnish troops.","Scope and Contents Describing Indian activities, the difficulty of securing provisions because of Anthony Wayne's levies near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and possible Congressional candidates.","Concerning two companies of Rangers.","Concerning activities of and provisions for Ohio County Rangers and mentions Anthony Wayne.","Concerning McCleery's candidacy for U.S. Congress.","Scope and Contents To trade to Woods 304 acres of land in Ohio County, West Virginia in exchange for 461 acres of land in Kentucky and a female slave.","For a female slave named Lila.","Scope and Contents (Witnessed by John McKnight, David McWilliams, Jacob Lusk and Hugh McGuire) from Richard Yeates, appointing John McInyre to act in conveying 304 acres of land in Ohio County, West Virginia to Archibald Woods.","(Witnessed by John McKnight and David McWilliams) between Archibald Woods and Richard Yeates to ensure that Woods will convey 461 acres of land in Lincoln or Madison County, Kentucky to Yeates.","Scope and Contents (Witnessed by John McKnight and David McWilliams) between Archibald Woods and Richard Yeates to ensure that Yeates will convey 304 acres in Ohio County, to Woods.","Concerning the collection of money owed to Woods.","Scope and Contents Concerning William Croghan, a proposed treaty with Indians, and relations with the British.","Concerning Indian threats to the frontier.","Scope and Contents Concerning a lawsuit and including a copy of a letter, 1793 March 27, from Thomas Duncan, Carlisle, Pa. to Messrs, Wallace and Kirkpatrick.","Concerning money owed by Woods to Yeates.","Concerning the altering of a deed from Woods to Jane Yeates instead of to Richard Yeates.","Concerning Cloyds' inability to sell his land in order to pay Woods for land bought from him.","Scope and Contents Concerning money owed to Cloyd by Morris. Including letter from Archibald Woods to ? Dunlap concerning Woods' dissatisfaction with a horse he purchased from Dunlap.","oncerning payment of money owed to Woods for flour and whiskey.","Concerning money owed to Woods by Reed Lower.","Concerning James Wood and militia.","Discussing the Transylvania Presbytery and concerning opening a store.","Scope and Contents Woods' land in Kentucky and a possible move by Woods to Kentucky. Also mentions Richard Yeates.","Has a description of life in Kentucky and discusses the split in the Transylvania Presbytery between the followers of Adam Rankin and the rest of the Presbyterians.","Concerning provisions for the militia.","Concerning family news and religion.","Scope and Contents Concerning an execution against ? Wood and McConnell and other lawsuits.","Complaining that land in Kentucky bought from Woods is not located where Woods told him it was; questions quality of the land and the female slave. Includes note from Lewis Marshall, 1793 August 26, concerning location of the land.","Concerning land Nichols is to sell.","Scope and Contents Telling Woods the contract for the supply of the volunteer militia in Monongalia District has been given to ? Wells instead of Woods.","Answering Yeates' complaints about land Woods sold him.","To set up a company to sell land northwest of the Ohio River (i.e. the Northwest Territory).","Concerning dispute between Woods and Richard Yeates over land and chastising Woods for his letter to his mother, Martha (Poage) Woods.","Concerns sending Woods money for frontier services.","Scope and Contents Concerning the militia and mentioning James Wood. Including account 1794 March 27.","Concerning having Woods survey land so that the plats can be sent to Richmond for patents.","Concerning the location of land sold to Yeates by Woods and the disposition of lawsuits being handled by Woods for Yeates.","Concerning his land dispute with Archibald Woods and warning about the Indians.","Scope and Contents Concerning land sold for William Croghan, possible war with England and Spain, and an embargo.","Requesting a promised present in return for her having acknowledged her right of dower.","Scope and Contents Concerning money owed to Woods by Reed Lower?, and a lawsuit.","Scope and Contents Recommending William Martinas paymaster for the militia and saying that individuals are injured by not getting their money.","Concerning land warrants.","Scope and Contents Requesting courses of survey. Includes, draft, Archibald Woods, to Henry Lee, expressing concern over Indian, British and Spanish affairs.","Concerning money owed by Chapline to Woods.","Scope and Contents Requesting Woods to tend to some legal business for Richard Yeates.","Concerning negotiations with Spain over navigation of the Mississippi.","Concerning family news.","Concerning money owed to Yeates by Woods and lawsuits.","To receive the interest on two loan office certificates.","Concerning family news.","Scope and Contents Concerning politics?","That Brown will improve land by building cabins, in Northwest Territory.","For seven hundred dollars, a condition for purchase of a military warrant due Denniston and purchased by Woods.","Scope and Contents Concerning the Whiskey Rebellion.","Scope and Contents Concerning the apprehension of David Bradford, William Sutherland, William McKinley, Robert Stephenson, John Moore, and James Marshall, participants in the Whiskey Rebellion. Questions whether Biggs should attend the session of the General Assembly.","Scope and Contents Gives family news, mentions \"we are crowded with light horse men in our town that came in today,\" discusses religion.","Scope and Contents To appear as witnesses in the examination of William McKinley, one of the participants in the Whiskey Rebellion. Includes letter from Archibald Woods to McClure in response.","Scope and Contents Saying the justices of the peace had decided not to examine the participants in the Whiskey Rebellion \"on considering the situation of this County and the temper of the people ...as we are of the opinion it would have answered no valuable purpose, and our authority it would evidently appeared to us would have been treated with contempt.\"","Reminds him he is in a new place and under care of uncles. Remember Creator and avoid evil company.","Concerning land Woods wishes to buy.","Scope and Contents Saying he has seen a petition against the taking of land west of the Ohio Northwest Territory. Brown has finished building the cabins for Woods.","Scope and Contents Concerning sending Andy (Andrew Woods, Jr.) to Woods.","She is disappointed her uncle will not be coming for a visit. Regrets she has not been as religious as she ought to be.","Scope and Contents That Archibald and Elijah Woods of Ohio County, Virginia West Virginia would survey a tract of land containing 100,000 acres in Kanawha County, West Virginia and Wilson would sell it.","Scope and Contents Concerning Wilson's selling of 100,000 acres of land in Kanawha County, West Virginia?.","Wants Woods to help his divide land and sell it so that he can move his mother to Kentucky.","Asking her uncle's decision on moving to Kentucky.","Concerning his selling land.","Saying she may purchase his land.","Scope and Contents Telling Woods he has sold Woods' land to Robert Young of Alexandria Virginia with the assistance of Henry? Lee.","Concerning the selling of Woods' land.","Concerning lawsuits, and George Kelly.","Scope and Contents Concerning a petition to Congress and his expectation that Congress will open a land office on Northwest side of Ohio River.","Scope and Contents Tells his uncle that Mr. Willson (Thomas Wilson) says there is no caveat entered at Richmond and Wilson has seen a number of men interested in purchasing land.","Scope and Contents Concerning 60,000 acres of land. Mentions Henry? Lee.","Giving family news.","Assigning as attorney for George Slaughter, Slaughter's title to six entries of land of 400 acres in Ohio County received by military land warrant to William Harris. Witnessed by Andrew Woods, Jr.","Scope and Contents For part of the title to 604 acres of land in Mason County, West Virginia","Concerning land in the Northwest Territory.","The location of 30,000 acres of land and a description of same.","Concerning extending their concern in the lands in the Northwest Territory up to 300,000 acres.","Woods to share information about location of a salt spring in return for Ryerson purchasing about 5,000 acres of land around the spring in the Northwest Territory. Including memorandum of the approximate location of the salt spring.","For location of townships in the Northwest Territory.","For 21,000 acres of land in Ohio County.","To divide Woods' part of the land he obtains from his agreement with Thomas Ryerson concerning the salt spring and that McCulloch and Woods will also divide the land surrounding another salt spring McCulloch has discovered.","Scope and Contents Concerns Thomas Wilson, and the General Assembly. Tells Woods the act to establish a town at Wheeling, West Virginia passed, but the bill to divide Ohio County did not pass. Gives other legislative news.","Concerning a contract.","Concerning their land deals in the Northwest Territory.","For Lashley to lease Poage's land in return for clearing two acres.","Asking Woods to sell him his land in Kentucky if Woods is not going to live on it.","For Williams to lease land from Woods.","Scope and Contents Concerning money he is collecting for Woods, and Henry Lee; and land in Kanawha County, West Virginia","Questioning a land plat.","Rejecting Woods' offer for his land.","Concerning the position of creeks in a stretch of land; and military reservations.","Concerning his land purchases.","Asking Woods to attend to a legal dispute in return for one half the land in dispute if decided in Poage's favor.","Concerning the military land bill.","Concerning his proposed route.","Concerning military warrant land laws in Congress.","To convey two thirds of all lands recovered from military land warrants originally issued to William Harris and assigned to George Slaughter.","Concerning land deals.","Gives her sister family news and discusses religion.","Concerning military land warrants.","Concerning family news and religion.","Concerning family news and religion.","Concerning land owed by Ross in the Northwest Territory and his explanation of a law pertaining to military land warrants.","Scope and Contents Making a proposal for his land on the Ohio River. Includes account.","Sending power of attorney to sell land claims.","Scope and Contents Concerning money; a trip to Richmond; the death of his son; and a proposed visit by William Wilson. Also concerns money paid ? McCleery; and lands of ? Symes which needs a title from Congress.","Saying he has no land to sell and that the Congress lands sold at public sale in New York in which Hopkins was the nominal purchaser, probably now belong to William Duer.","Concerning lands in the Northwest Territory and Woods and Martin trying to be appointed to help survey the military lands.","Scope and Contents Concerning taxes on land in Harrison and Ohio County, West Virginia","Scope and Contents Concerning money owed by ? Wood.","Telling Woods that Benjamin Cooper has settled on land conveyed from Woods' mother to Yeates' daughter. Yeates is satisfied with his land and suggests Woods purchase land in Kentucky.","To survey and return plot and certificate for land in Ohio County. Witnessed by James Wilson and includes affidavit of William Trigg.","Gives family news and mentions military land.","Offering to sell Woods his \"mill place.\"","Scope and Contents Giving family news and telling Poage someone wishes to buy his land in Ohio County, West Virginia","Concerns buying and selling land.","Concerning buying land.","Concerning buying land in Northwest Territory.","Describes water journey. Asks to have coat and horse sent.","Hoping that Woods con meet him in Morgantown.","Gives Woods an opinion he has gotten concerning patents.","Scope and Contents For 100,000 acres of land in Kanawha County, West Virginia","Scope and Contents Asking the recipient to inquire for William Hunley and ask him about a bond executed by Thomas McGeorge.","Concerning the death of their mother.","Concerning collection of money.","Concerning the collection of money.","Concerning the sale by Woods to Cloyd of land in the Northwest Territory.","Scope and Contents Concerning a legal dispute between ? Poage and an unidentified person over land title.","Scope and Contents Telling Woods Thomas Wilson has not arrived back in Morgantown and concerning Wilson's candidacy for Congress.","Scope and Contents Concerning Thomas Wilson's candidacy for Congress. Mentions Henry Lee.","Scope and Contents Concerning Henry Lee's debts and the illness of Lee's wife Ann Hill (Carter) Lee.","Concerning the conveyance of land in the Northwest Territory.","Concerning money owed by Cloyd.","Concerning money owed to Yeates.","For them to patent land in the Northwest Territory in co-partnership.","To guarantee that Woods would convey to Conill land in Northwest Territory originally owned in co-partnership with Absalom Martin.","To divide land they purchased in co-partnership in the Northwest Territory.","Concerning Andrew Woods' business trip to Philadelphia.","Sends petitions by his son to Woods to be presented to the legislature. Wells is against the one for removing the seat of justice from Charleston. Lists what work has already been done there.","Sending a plat.","Requesting that Woods get land plats.","Discusses business of General Assembly and family affairs.","Scope and Contents Concerning money owed to Archibald Woods by Henry Lee.","Stating he will send more information on the mission to France.","Listing terms upon which he will sell land.","Scope and Contents Concerning the lawsuit of Robert Poage v. Abraham Chapline, George Washington's declining to accept an appointment as a member of mission to France.","Requesting a warrant for military land. Expresses concern over Indians to west.","For one mare, one still and one yoke of oxen.","Giving family news.","Concerning an appointment Woods is requesting and the sale of land.","Concerning land in Kentucky they are interested in purchasing and selling.","Scope and Contents Asking Woods to put three plats into the land office.","Asking Woods to get a land warrant from the Treasury land office.","Scope and Contents Concerns land business he is handling for Wilson, Mentions resolutions censuring Alien \u0026 Sedition Acts, petitions and the fact that the Court House stands at Wheeling.","Gives family news and discusses business.","Scope and Contents Defending passage of the Alien and Sedition Acts and discussing the bankruptcy bill.","Concerning money he is collecting for various individuals. Asks Woods to forward land patents to him. Asks Woods if he will run for General Assembly again.","For Watson to lease land in Ohio County.","For Ogden to lease twelve acres of land in Ohio County.","Of decisions at a court held March Term 1799.","Concerns building a house for Woods.","Gives family news.","To clean and fence twenty acres in the Territory in exchange for one hundred acres of land in Ohio County.","Concerning elections.","Telling Woods he is unable to pay him any money.","For Woods to sell to Moore and McClure 134 acres in the Northwest Territory.","For Woods to sell 300 acres to Tallman in Northwest Territory.","Requesting Woods' help in securing a place on the Council.","Ordering Woods to return arms.","Scope and Contents Discussing Randolph Academy. Gives family news and says Nehemiah? Creavens Cravens \"is crazy by this time.\"","He is unable to finish paying Woods for land.","Scope and Contents Asking him to come to Zac Sprigg's house to give depositions concerning a contested election for the General Assembly. Includes fragment, 1799 September 7, of a notice to Archibald Woods, Moses Shepherd, Zac Sprigg, George Moses and William Dement.","Discussing the transfer of a note for money owed by Woods from Breckinridge to George Cooper.","Chapline is unable to attend the muster. Orders Woods to command in his place.","Describing how survey is to be made out.","Tells Woods to make out certificate of survey to Henry Banks.","Discussing money and legal matters.","Scope and Contents Orders Woods to order a court martial for Lieutenant Thomas Gray on charges made by Captain Jacob Wetzel.","Expresses vehement opposition to Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions.","On how to proceed with land business and military land warrants.","Request for flour.","Scope and Contents Concerning land in Kentucky sold to Richard Yeates.","Scope and Contents Concerning Benjamin Biggs, session of legislature and family news.","Asking for money Woods owes him.","Concerning 2,000 acres of land bought by Faw from Woods.","Attempts to tend to his uncle's business.","Concerning resolutions passed by opposition members of Virginia General Assembly.","Scope and Contents Concerns suing ? Payne for money owed Woods.","Location of Woods' warrants in the Northwest Territory.","Against letter by committee of opposition members of General Assembly.","Announcing Wilson's candidacy for the Virginia Senate.","Giving family news.","Scope and Contents Election returns for Monongalia County.","Concerning the execution of a writ.","For Low to lease the plantation (\"Greenfield\") on which Woods lives.","For Cravens and Tallman to build a house for Chapline.","Gives terms on which land in Northwest Territory is sold.","Concerning the candidacy of John J. Jacobs and Archibald Woods for Congress.","Concerning the candidacy of John J. Jacobs and Archibald Woods for Congress.","Making an offer for land.","Concerning a deed.","Concerning committee of Federalists and asking Federalists to vote.","Selling Woods a set of blacksmith's tools which are listed.","Scope and Contents Asking whether Henry? Lee ever surveyed the land Evans has laid a warrant on.","Scope and Contents Asking Woods to give some money to George Poage and asking Woods if he is a candidate for Congress.","For Woods to sell 150 acres in the Northwest Territory to Eagleston.","Concerning a lawsuit between them.","Requesting title papers for John Poage and asking Woods to use his influence in preventing the removal of the district court.","Scope and Contents Vouching for William Tate who wishes to buy land in Ohio County for an inn or tavern?.","Thanking Woods for his offer to sell land to Cloyd at a reduced price.","Trying to find out when Woods will be going to the woods to survey.","Scope and Contents Informing Woods that ? Duvall had saved Woods' land from being sold for taxes and giving family news.","Giving family news.","Concerning a stolen horse.","Concerning the claim of Jacob Beason to land.","Asking Woods to pay taxes on McClenechan's land for him.","Criticizing Woods' dealings with him.","Encloses receipts for wheat and asks to be sent flour.","Demanding payment.","Wanting to buy land.","Concerning military land warrants and Robert Woods.","For Black to put a shingle roof on Woods' barn.","For Woods to lease Johnson and Hamblin land.","To take depositions in lawsuit of Robert Poage v. David Bradford in Virginia High Court of Chancery.","Concerning a lawsuit he is handling for Woods.","Concerning the location of land by military warrant.","Scope and Contents Concerning a court decision in High Court of Chancery in Woods? vs. Wilsonand Todd vs. executors of ? in Botetourt County Court.","States he has not moved yet, but there is a wagon road across the mountains to Fincastle. Is sending money owed to Woods but can not send all of it. Gives family news.","Scope and Contents Stating he will be going to Alexandria and Washington D.C. and will carry out business for Woods.","Telling about his crops and expressing Federalist sentiments.","Scope and Contents Concerns an injunction and money owed to Wilson. Included Polly Wilson, Morgantown, West Virginia to Ann (Poage) Woods, giving family news.","Scope and Contents Requesting Ann (Poage) Woods' right of dower in land purchased from Woods by ? McNear.","Requesting deeds.","Announcing his intention to move.","Concerning David Yeates, a weaver.","Scope and Contents Concerning the deposition of Thomas Kenton in a land dispute and mentions Henry Lee.","Concerning a land dispute and the deposition of his mother Ann McGintry.","Includes memorandum, undated, concerning procedure in the lawsuit. Also includes memorandum, 1797 December 6, of Archibald Woods, concerning Abraham Chapline, legal advice, 1797 December 12, of Bushrod Washington; cover sheet, 1801 July 22 of L. Burfoot, sending letter of Daniel Call; and copy (made by P. Tinsley) of decree, 1805 September 28, of the Virginia Superior Court of Chancery in the lawsuit of Robert Poage vs. Abraham Chaplaine and David Bradford.","Concerning military land disputes.","Scope and Contents Concerns a lawsuit between ? McIntire and Archibald Woods and the debate in the General Assembly over the division of Kanawha County.","Concerning the Land Office bill. Deposition, 1802, of Archibald Woods in a land dispute.","For Woods to thirty-five acres to Hamblin and Witt. Hambler and Witt are to plant apple trees.","Concerning money owed to Woods.","For Woods to lease ninety acres of land to Dean. Dean is to take care of orchard.","Scope and Contents Concerning military land warrants. Asks if Whetsel Wetzel got his money \"for the Negro he sent down the River.\"","Scope and Contents Concerning Albert Gallatin and the Northwest Territory.","For Woods to lease to Johnson twenty-nine acres of land. Johnson is to take care of the fruit trees.","To change an agreement concerning the delivery of flour.","Concerning the lawsuit of McIntire vs. Woodsin the Virginia High Court of Chancery.","Concerning land and the appointment of a magistrate.","Concerning the appointment of a magistrate.","Woods owes money for a subscription to Universal Gazette, a newspaper.","Concerning money owed to Woods.","Concerning land in the Northwest Territory.","Concerning land for Abraham Faw.","Ordering him to order all commissioned officers to meet at Wheeling for muster and training.","Creain is interested in purchasing land from Woods and Bowyer would like to rent some land.","Scope and Contents Concerning money owed to Woods by Chapline. Includes William Gelaspie, Station Camp, Sumner County, Tenn. to Abraham Chapline, concerning money.","Scope and Contents Concerning ? Biggs' surveying.","Concerning the surveying of land in the Northwest Territory.","Scope and Contents Asking Woods to let Mark Jacobs live on land owned by Woods.","Requesting Woods to sell his land and it he has done so, to remit payments in pot metal.","Decides not to exchange land with Woods.","Has paid the tax on Woods' land to prevent sale for non-payment of taxes. Asks about worth of land he owns on Ohio River so he can sell or exchange it.","Giving news about his mill.","Concerning deed to land.","Thanking him for paying taxes on Woods' land.","Giving a description of Countyside. Joseph Woods is keeping a store. Gives price of flour.","Scope and Contents For Okey to lease thirty acres of land adjoining Captina Creek.","Concerning the milling of flour.","Concerning location of a salt spring and asking Woods to survey some land.","Offering to exchange some land with him.","Concerning a plot for David Hozack's land.","Concerning money owed to Woods for flour.","Concerning the location of a court house in Belmont, County, Ohio and land.","For Witt and Roberts to lease land in Belmont County, Ohio. Witt and Roberts are to preserve the orchard.","Concerning money owed Archibald Woods. Discusses the murder of an Indian trader.","Requesting planks.","Wanting to lease land from Woods.","Ordering him to order his battalion to report for training.","Is sending his wife to pay Woods.","Concerning a survey order.","Scope and Contents Concerning her arrival and health and Jane ?.","Concerning politics in Mississippi, French in New Orleans and price of goods in Natchez.","Scope and Contents Concerning the settlement of a debt between Spencer and Samuel Biddle.","Mentioning his poverty.","Concerning military warrant land.","Saying how much she is missed.","Scope and Contents Inquiring about military land located for ? Page.","Scope and Contents Concerning the Ohio legislature and the location of the courthouse of Belmont County, Ohio, the necessity of building a road to it, ferries and the Miami Exporting Company. Bears notes in another hand.","Scope and Contents Discusses Richard Yeates' land and family news.","Concerning a survey.","Scope and Contents Concerning title to land owned by ? Graham.","Scope and Contents Telling Woods that Poage vs. Bradford \u0026 Chaplinecould not be tried in his district of the Virginia High Court of Chancery.","Concerning a law suit and a possible exchange of land.","Concerning the lawsuit of McIntire vs. Woodsin the Virginia High Court of Chancery. Gives his opinion of the Louisiana Purchase.","Concerning the building of a dam.","Concerning land in Ohio County surveyed by Woods for her husband.","Asking if Woods has sold his land for him. If so, please remit \"one ton of small castings, and the remainder in twenty gallon kettles without legs, for the purpose of salt-making.\"","Scope and Contents Saying he has sent Andrew Woods and an Indian trader up White River.","Concerning land.","Asking Woods to come make a survey.","Scope and Contents Concerning money owed Woods by Joseph? Tomlingson.","Concerning disputed land in Kentucky.","For Prittyman to lease land. Lease extended for another year.","Concerning land disputes between Woods and Yeates.","For money received.","Gives his opinions of Methodists.","Wants to exchange land with Woods.","For Cassat to pay Woods back for flour.","Giving family news.","Concerning the lawsuit of Poage v. Chapline.","Concerning William Croghan and land belonging to Woods in Kentucky.","Concerning Croghan's purchase of land owned by Woods.","Concerning death of Aggy Poage, other family news and election of Philip Doddridge.","Concerning flour.","Concerning Philip Doddridge.","Requesting flour.","Ohio for Witt to rent land. Witt is to take care of the orchard.","Asking to buy the land he lives on from Woods.","Asking Woods to forward a letter for him.","For one moiety (half) of the first installment \u0026 surveying expenses for land in Northwest Territory offered for sale at Steubenville.","Gives family news, discusses Philip Doddridge and land speculation in Northwest Territory; and the \"conversion\" of the Presbyterian minister, William Wilson.","To convey land.","Requesting flour.","Concerning Philip Doddridge, the lawsuit of John McIntire vs. Wood,and Woods vs. Lewis.","Concerning a deed.","Concerning the location of a road.","Letter probably intended for Archibald Woods. Concerning the sale of land for taxes, the lawsuit of John Macker vs. Lewis Cragg.","Concerning their land dispute.","Offering to sell him burr mill stones.","That Edward Coats' son, William will become an apprentice to Hoover, a saddlemaker.","To split land in Kentucky if Pogue is successful in proving claim.","Ordering flour.","Concerning a lawsuit involving ? Fulton.","Concerning Betsy Woods and family news.","Bond of title to promise to convey 240 acres to the Ramseys.","Concerning the visit of Woods' daughter, a proposed trip to Augusta, and the possibility of Wilson running for Congress.","Has paid taxes owed on Woods' Kentucky land. Is interested in selling or exchanging 1200 acres of land on or near the Ohio River.","For Pergrin to lease 17 acres of land from Woods.","Concerning a note for money due Robert Woods.","For Reed and Edwards to lease a house and garden.","To convey to Nehemiah Cravens 300 acres of land in Ohio.","Tells of the birth of a daughter. \"The election is over \u0026 I am easy--when vice prevails and wicked men bear sway the post of honour is a private station;...\"","For Woods to sell 250 acres of land to Mothral and Mantooth.","Ordering flour.","Ordering flour.","Offering land for sale.","Concerning a lawsuit involving land.","For Deafabough to run a grist mill for Woods.","Concerning lawsuit of Woods v. William Lewisand McIntyre v. Woods.","Asking about Archibald Woods' health.","Requesting the health of his daughter and the lawsuit of McIntyre v. Woods.","Asking Woods to sell a slave for him.","Concerning the lawsuit of Woods v. Lewis.","Concerning disputed land.","For Steenrod to sell one half of a tract of land containing one hundred and eighty acres.","For Ingledue to run a grist mill for Woods.","Discusses fever. Tells Woods one of deeds he has from him has no witness.","Tells his uncle he has moved.","Concerning a land dispute.","Concerning the lawsuits of McIntyre v. Woods and Woods v. Lewis.","Asking Woods to pay him for surveying.","Concerning taking wheat to his mill.","For McConnell to run a grist mill for Woods.","For Woods to deliver flour to the McClures.","That Patterson Ingledue's death was due to accident by the falling of a tree.","To settle the estate of Patterson Ingledue.","For Swiney to rent eighteen acres from Woods.","For land in Belmont County.","Has bought wheat for Woods.","Asks Woods to sell to his nephew his surveyor's compass.","Scope and Contents Concerning land Woods wants to purchase. Is concerned about his land in Ohio County, West Virginia","For Black to rent twenty-six acres from Woods.","For Witt to rent land from Woods.","For McConnell and Dean to rent ninety acres of land from Woods.","Concerning the sale of land.","Tells Woods the surveys he is asking about can not be found.","Requesting flour.","Asking about mill wheels.","For Black to build a house. Lists tasks Black is to perform.","For a temporary assignment of dower.","Concerning the delivery of mill wheels.","For Feay to sell one hundred acres of land to Milligan.","Money owed for subscription to United States Gazette.","Will try to aid Woods in the capture of a runaway slave.","Concerning the lawsuits of Poage v. Chapline \u0026 Bradford.Asks Call to represent Poage in the Court of Appeals.","Concerning land owned by Crogan in Ohio County.","Asking Woods to collect a debt from Caleb Reeves.","Concerning an injunction.","Trying to settle Woods v. Lewis.","Concerning the location of a road.","Concerning the lawsuit Woods v. Lewis.","Concerning the lawsuit, Woods v. Lewis.","Scope and Contents Concerning land belonging to George Pepperly and the lawsuit Woods v. Lewis.","For Edmonds to lease twenty-nine acres from Woods.","Saying Richard Parriott wishes to buy McClandhan's land. Will trade a slave family for it.","Concerning Woods v. Lewis.","Concerning Humphrey Marshall; and Woods v. Lewis.","For Woods to deliver flour to the McClures.","Concerning an offer to settle McIntire v. Woods.","Scope and Contents Concerning land; and also slaves which had belonged to Harman Blennerhassett.","Scope and Contents Concerning Woods v. Lewis. Includes Patsey Houston, Natural Bridge, Virginia, to Archibald Woods, concerning a trip to see sister Polly McClung.","Scope and Contents Wants him to accompany Betsy to see Polly McClung.","Concerning Woods vs. Lewis.","Agreeing to defend him in the lawsuit of McIntire v. Woods.","Asking Sheffey to take depositions in Woods v. Lewis.","For a still.","Scope and Contents Concerning the purchase of land and slaves from William McClandhan.","Carpenter is migrating to West. Will leave room in his wagon for Mathew Quick if Quick is interested. Asks Woods to give message.","Concerning the decision in the lawsuit of Woods v. Lewis.","Offering to sell land.","Concerning an appeal of the decision in Woods v. Lewis.","Concerning encumbrances upon the property of William Chapline.","Scope and Contents Concerning the route of the United States Road to Wheeling, West Virginia","Scope and Contents For an attachment against the estate of Moses Thompson. Includes plat, n.d., of land owned by John Lee and Archibald Woods.","For the conveyance of land from William Chapline to Woods.","Orders Woods to order companies to Wheeling for training.","Asks Woods to designate his military land so Bay can pay taxes on it.","Tells of birth of George Washington Wilson, sickness of many and death of Hezekiah Reader from fever. Wants sister to write and come to see her.","Scope and Contents Apology for not having written him concerning the decision in Woods v. Lewis.","For the conveyance of 331 1/2 acres of land in Ohio County.","Offering to deal for land.","Saying they will not pay an order for grinding wheat at Woods' mill.","Stating he will buy land from Woods.","Recounts his side of Woods v. Lewis and asks Blackburn to be his lawyer.","Scope and Contents Giving news about influenza in Lexington, Kentucky and discussing a land dispute. Alexander Mitchel to Thomas Dickerson, near Short Creek, Ohio County, West Virginia asking him if he saw Thomas Kennady in 1776 concerning land improvements.","Saying he has paid the tax due on Woods' land. People in Western part of state want to perpetuate seat of government at Chillicothe.","Scope and Contents Sending a deed and asking his opinion of the value of other land,","Edmonds is to take particular care of fruit trees.","Asking Woods to serve as executor in his plan to settle the estate of George Dement and to effect a settlement between the heirs of Dement and the heirs of Ignatious Sirums.","Scope and Contents Sending rent.","Scope and Contents Stopped sale of Woods' land for taxes.","Scope and Contents Concerning land bought by Samuel Lewis.","Asks Woods if he has made up his mind about a bargain.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Also includes a memorandum of Archibald Woods concerning power of attorney.","Tells Woods to send down flour.","Concerns a missing arms shipment.","Still interested in Woods' land.","Okey is concerned about Woods' lawsuit against Timmons.","Tells Woods he has been denied change of venue in Woods v. Lewis.","Scope and Contents Asks Woods to pay taxes on land he William Croghan owns. Wants to know about John? McIntire who purchased George Rogers Clark's right to land on Ohio.","Scope and Contents Desiring to buy land from Woods.","Orders Woods to order his battalion to Wheeling for training.","Evans is concerned about a land claim he has.","Wants Woods to report on his land to him, since Hill desires to settle on it.","Scope and Contents It is the opinion of several people that Woods' flour is unfit for market. \"Mr. Miller states that all the flour in Charlestown, that was made before September is sour and unfit for market.\"","Has asked for continuance in Woods v. Lewis. Gives Blackburn other directions in handling the case.","Scope and Contents Including a memorandum of agreement (witnessed by C. Hammond and George Knox).","Offers Negro slaves to Woods in exchange for land. Describes the slave families.","Hough has checked Woods' land for taxes due.","Asks Moore if he knows about location of U.S. road. Wants to be appointed a commissioner to lay road out in Ohio.","Assures Woods his offer of slaves will not injure Woods' claim in Woods v. Lewis.","Orders Woods to draft 46 men.","Has no Negroes to sell. Wants Woods to survey some land for him.","In compliance with order, has militia company together.","Wants to meet with Woods to buy land.","Scope and Contents Offers to settle money owed him in wheat. Includes Archibald Woods to George Hancock, concerning slaves Hancock wishes to sell. Woods discusses prices.","An application was made to change venue in Woods v. Lewis. It failed. Has heard of no application since. Johnson had small pox. Cannot issue subpoena for witness.","Orders flour.","Gives information and advice on Woods v. Lewis.","Edmonds is to take particular care of the fruit trees and orchard.","Scope and Contents Asks what Woods wants him to do in a lawsuit involving land. \"We are advised by William McKinley that he has been pressed into the electioneering campaign--the conduct of Gen'l J. G. I--in this respect must be as bad as an English press gang--poor MC is to be pitied.\"","Scope and Contents Sorry to hear her sister has been unwell, brother Billy's wife has consumption. \"Nancy Wilson has two sons. I think she breeds well...I was surprised when Mr. hood informed me that Brother Bob was with you. I should be very glad to see him provided he could be sober and rational.\" Includes Polly Wilson to Woods girls.","Ordering Woods to order his Battalion to Wheeling for training.","Scope and Contents Undertook to get paper needed in Woods v. Lewis from Sweet Springs. Found he had to go on to Munroe Monroe C.H. Papers not ready. Clerk issued order that he would send papers. Case was docketed in Rockbridge. Subpoena issued for Patrick.","Offers to locate military land for Nicholas' warrant.","Wants the patents for the 17,000 acre survey belonging to the partnership, so he can inquire about taxes due on it.","Sickness prevented sending deeds. Asks for money Woods owes him.","Scope and Contents Introduces Noah Zane. Zane is the bearer of remonstrances counteracting remonstrances from Pennsylvania on the subject of the National road. Describes route the commissioners laid out. Hopes that route will be kept.","Wants to borrow money.","Scope and Contents Sent receipts which Woods has failed to get. Asks Woods to take \"best matters\" action. Wishes Woods not to be uneasy about the money he owes Woods. Expects to make a payment this fall.","\"Brother Archibald \u0026 myself having made an alteration in our agreement respecting this place on which I live, it is necessary our article in your hands should be destroyed...\"","According to list of military claims, there is none due Andrew Robinson. Thanks Woods for paying taxes on his land Ohio County. Asks Woods to continue until land can be sold and try to find purchaser.","Scope and Contents Woods v. Lewis will probably be tried in September. Papers have not yet arrived.","Scope and Contents She is pregnant. Had expected a visit this summer. Includes Polly Wilson to Eliza and Polly Woods. Wants them to write.","Scope and Contents Defends his treatment of Woods' son, Alpheus in school. \"If Franklin (Woods' other son) to exculpate himself, has represented to you that I did not pay the same attention to him, that I did to others, I assure you that he wronged me.\" Assures Woods he will do all in his power for his improvement. Lists subjects he will be offering.","Scope and Contents Sends Franklin and Alpheus Woods home. Defends Thomas Glisson as a teacher.","Has omitted entering the land. Lists entries.","Orders Woods to order his battalion to Wheeling for training.","Has sent deed. Please remit money.","Scope and Contents Woods v. Lewis has been continued until April. General Breckenridge and Allen Taylor did not attend the exposition of General Preston. Fears the loss of Sheffey at next term.","There has been a continuance in Woods v. Lewis. Afraid he can not attend the trial in the spring due to serving in Congress.","Lewis has obtained a postponement in Woods v. Lewis.","Death of Betsy Poage. Summarizes national politics and rumors of Europe.","Scope and Contents Woods v. Lewis is continued. Injunction has been granted. Encloses subpoena.","Scope and Contents Has never heard from Woods about his claims for land in Woods' County. William Oldham will handle it.","Offers Negro slaves for sale, Easther, Harry \u0026 Nancy as well as a \"lad\"; and a \"girl,\" 7 years old. Describes their abilities.","Scope and Contents Sends commission. \"I never wished to hold an office that I was not thought worthy of, if you thought me incapable of discharging my duty or unworthy of promotion I will ask you why did you not communicate your objection to me before the Court Marshall martial.","Scope and Contents Asks one of them to pay taxes on Archibald Woods' land.","Scope and Contents Gives directions in taking General Breckinridge's deposition. Recounts proposals from George Hancock. Proposes his grounds for a settlement.","Gives his price for a slave, Jacob.","Includes receipt for Zac. Sprigg.","Birth of Louisa Ann. \"Mrs. Kerns the ladys wedding you was at when you was here shews the fruits of her marriage verry plain.\" Includes Polly Wilson to Woods girls. Invites them for a visit. \"Betsy you cannot get anybody to have you where you are known.\" Lists recent weddings.","If Woods can come to his (Thomas Warman) mothers he will take five dollars less. He cannot come to Woods","Enlow is to clear land, repair a cabin, build a stable and repair fences.","He owns no land in US Military District, north of the Scioto. A Capt. John Brown did own a quarter township, but suspects it has been sold. He owns 8 or ten thousand acres in tracts of 1000 acres which he would sell. Describes one tract. Price is three dollars per acre but would accept \"two or three young negro men at valuation in part payment.\" Two \u0026 half dollars per acre for other tracts.","Has sent deed to Mr. Chambers of Kentucky. Requests Woods to rent a plantation for him. Pay taxes due on it.","Sends information on the murder and names of the children of D. Bradford.","Since he has resolved to leave Morgantown, he wants Woods to remit money. \"There is not I believe any part of the civilized world where education is thought so little of as this place.\" Asks questions about the Wheeling area. Can produce testimonies.","Sold Noah Linsly interest in Capteen bottom.","Owns a quarter section of military land. Gives terms and location.","Business with Woods' son, Thomas. Asks for more time.","Sends wheat and cotton Woods requested. Don't send corn or meal. Do send bran.","Will sell lands at Fishing Creek to Woods' neighbor for cash if offer is high enough.","Doesn't understand why he didn't receive all the money due him from Woods. Has been sick.","Reports on various schools in his County.","Detailed description of how it is to be built.","Will send record of Woods v. Lewis(300 pages) when Woods remits fee of forty-five dollars.","Has purchased a farm 3 miles from Morgantown. \"The people in my neighborhood are perfectly indifferent about the education of their children so that I cannot expect to derive anything from tuition among them.\" Would come to Wheeling if three hundred dollars could be procured. If not, will open school at his farm. Pledges to be attentive to Franklin Woods (Woods' son.)","Gives Woods advice on how to recover costs from John McIntire. Will attend Woods v. Lewis at Rockbridge Superior Court.","The two young men who contracted with Shepherd for flour have been at all mills and cannot get flour. Will have to give you the price you ask.","Salutation is \"Dear Andrew.\" Wishes him to write respecting the receipts for costs in the suit with the Wilson's and Harbison's bond. \"As I of late feel my constitution decline, my wish is as far as possible to draw my concerns to a close. Ask George] Hancock to have business in Botetourt with Wilson's settled.\" \"have not got my business with Lewis finally settled as yet...\"","Presented receipts to ? Wilson. He would not refund the money. Left receipts and letter with George Hancock. \"I start in a few days for Kentucky with my little family \u0026 small portion of this world's goods--my wife Elenor has been in a bad state of health since early spring. My mother \u0026 brother Andrew also are in bad health as usual. Write if you receive this letter. Address letter to Lincoln County near Stanford Kentucky.\"","Lists officers elected by company.","Scope and Contents Offers to sell stills","Wants to meet him in Staunton.","Lists terms on which he will settle with Lewis.","Introduces ? McKnight who claims land in Ohio County.","Terms upon which he will sell his farm, mill, dwelling house and distillery.","Terms on which Josiah Dillon will pay Bank of Marietta.","Terms upon which the directors will accept payment of Dillon's debt.","Woods will take up Dillon's note on Bank of Marietta. Dillon will convey house and lot to Woods. Dillon will convey residue of property to George Paull.","Has offered for Congress. Chancellor made decree in Woods v. Lewis. Decree is agreeable to last verdict.","Questioning whether a judgment against Josiah Dillon in federal court is a lien against property he has bought from Woods.","Asks Poage to collect money due in execution of decree in Woods v. Lewis. Gives Poage directions about collecting it.","Intends to get money to Woods.","Wants McClandhan to collect money due on execution against William Lewis. Includes Archibald Woods to James Breckinridge.Woods blames Breckenridge for not paying over money owed him by William Lewis.","Scope and Contents Hughes received fee who will handle Woods' business with Bell. Pogue obtained judgment for 7,000 dollars against ? Brown. Gives family news.","Wants to know if ? Hughes brought suit against Benjamin Bell for him. It not, will employ Alexander Marshall next.","Describes college at Canonsburgh.","Wants all papers pertaining to lease of a piece of property sent to him.","Has purchased property of John Thompson. Woods is at liberty to make use of his house after expiration of the lease.","Requests pay for services as adjutant in 4th Regiment of Virginia militia.","Recounts his difficulty in obtaining money.","Has had no further account from Staunton. \"I had expected to see Genll Paull present my compliments to ? and tell him to be so good as to procure a copy of your Constitution on Regulations of your Library and forward to me as soon as possible as I am to report on that subject for our town is establishing a library.\"","Encloses a decree against William Lewis. Clerk has failed to certify when the injunction was granted.","Scope and Contents Cannot be at election in Ohio County, West Virginia Hopes his opponent will not exceed him in that County more than 30 votes.","Wants ? Woods (son of Archibald Woods) to come next week if he is coming to live with him. Will leave terms up to McLure.","Brown wants to rent house. Wants a sign and four beds and complains of rent being too high.","George Paull had held deed of trust on two lots in St. Clairsville, Ohio for money owed Bank of Marietta by Dillon. Paull is deeding property to Woods to discharge the deed of trust. Edward Bryson. Includes affidavit of William Farris, Junior.","Horse bought by White or his brother in St. Clairsville, Ohio stands on lot bought by Woods from Josiah Dillon.","Gives family news.","Shall be engaged at Judge Lockwood fitting out a boat. Mortgage must be recorded.","Asks Woods to survey land to divide farm between Chapline and Evans.","Lewis has deposited money with General James Breckinridge for Woods' claim. ? Walker previous to going to Kentucky left memo respecting Woods' suit with Wilson. No bill was filed.","Results of election between William McKinley and Wilson.","Has not heard from lawyers concerning Woods vs. Lewis. Thomas Wilson is elected to Congress.","Lists tasks and prices.","Concerns the discharge of the deed of trust by Paull and the validity of Woods' title to Dillon's property.","Asks if copy of decree in Woods v. Lewis has been forwarded.","Noah? Linsly has decided against Woods and Paull concerning the discharge of the deed of trust by Paull selling Dillon's lots to Woods.","Transmits payment to discharge note.","Concerning the price of a hopperboy for a flour mill.","Apologizes for delay. Called away by death of a friend in Baltimore. Has sent copy of decree to clerk of Monroe so he can issue execution.","Wants James Paull to send him a pair of pigs.","Sends decree in Woods v. Lewis.","Issued against property of Amos Shearman and Joseph Ferroi in the lawsuit of Matthew Kerr v. Ferroi.","Appoints Woods president of a court-martial to try James G. Laidley for disorderly behaviour and disobedience of orders at the 113th Regiment. \"Also for conspiring with his subaltern officers previous to said muster to be disorderly on the day of said muster.\" Includes Benjamin Biggs, certifying he did employ John Finney to summons the officers to attend the trial of Laidley.","Scope and Contents Requests Erwin pay forty-two dollars to ? Evans for license to rise hopperboy at Woods' mill. \"The mill stands on Wheat's run a branch of Wheeling Creeke in Ohio County...\"","Scope and Contents Sends bill of complaint for Woods to answer in  Wilson's Executors v. Woods.","Instructed by Lieutenant Governor \"to inform you that commissions cannot issue...until it shall be specified...what vacancies they are to fill; or if for a new company that also should be specified.\"","Signed by George William Smith, Lieutenant Governor and Jno W. Pleasants. Includes Benjamin Biggs attesting that Andrew Howlett had taken oath as captain.","Scope and Contents Needs oats from Woods.","Joseph Cloyd's wife and daughter died. Houston's \"son Andrew got a cut on his knee last winter which had nearly taken his life.\" Gives other family news.","Concerning Woods vs. Lewis and Wilson's heirs vs. Woods.","Scope and Contents Has made an alteration in the promissory note Woods sent for him to sign. Includes of John Anderson, undated., to Archibald Woods, Ohio County, West Virginia Robert Anderson is not willing that John Anderson should quit his work before harvest so Woods can expect them July 15.","Orders Woods to order regiment to Wheeling for muster.","Has collected 792 dollars in execution granted in Woods v. Lewis. Marshall has taken all the personal property of William Lewis. Let him know how to transmit money.","For Woods to lease the stone house and stable to be built. Describes how stable is to be constructed.","Sent articles written for.","Sends sympathy for death of Archibald Woods' son. Unable to attend funeral.","Pleased with executive appointment of a judge for our circuit. Try to block appointment of ? Jackson by legislature. Thinks Congressional session will be long and boisterous. His reception in Woods' County has made impressions on his mind.","Meix agrees to build a barn for Evans. Description of how it is to be built.","Offers land for sale adjoining land owned by Woods at the mouth of Capteen Creek.","Notifies Woods that a note of Michael Cresap, endorsed by Woods is due and unpaid.","Zebu Warner is indebted to Woods for rent. Gives Griffith options on how to handle the collection. Includes Archibald Woods to Zebu Warner. Concerns rent owed to Woods. See Folder 656 for documents of 1811 October 8.","Laments loss of Woods' son. Not able to make any statement with respect to Woods' account with George Poage without assistance of Woods' papers. Includes receipt from J. Russle ? to David Banes? for wheat to the account of Archibald] Woods.Includes fragment of an account.","If Woods has made purchase of the Jughandle Mills, write him and he will send Woods a draft of his proportion of the half.","Spoke to R. ? Thompsonwho is considered one of the best house-carpenters here respecting the undertaking of your house. The Republican ticket succeeded in all three members with a majority of two to three hundred votes.","Scope and Contents Has learned by George Paull that Mr. Lewis has sold his land. Informed a proposition is made by Mr. Lewis to pay to William Poageof Augusta for Woods. Thanks McClandhan for his friendly aid in having the business brought to a close. Speculates on other terms.","Scope and Contents Concerns taxes on land in Ohio County owned by Cloyd family and by Matthew Houston.","Wants Woods to make him some flour.","Asks that he look for patents for George and Isaac Kelly.","Scope and Contents Asks Woods to tell him how to go about military patents. Has visited the President and also attended the House of Madam. At next interview with President intends to mention the Road. Many petitioners praying to be relieved from injuries sustained under the nonimportation law. Affair of the Chesapeake settled. Determined representation for the states. The \"Harriet\"; sails in a few days with messengers to England and France. Mr. Taylor son of John Taylor goes to England and Mr. Biddle son of Clement Biddle goes to France. \"it is hard to say what course our great men will take. I believe...leaders know not what to do. Not do I know who is to be the leader. I believe in Caucus it was determined to elect Henry Clay, speaker and they did elect him.\" Describes Clay.","Has about thirty-five feet of pipes now by him and expects to set another kiln next week when he expects to have Woods' in it. Wants to know what other kind, of ware Woods would wish to be sent along with them. \"Here let me remark that Mr. Wales opinion of stone ware pipes is higher than ever \u0026 he regrets that the town of Steubensville does not use them instead of wood.\"","To assign and transfer to Archibald Woods twenty shares in Bank of Steubenville.","Gives his recollection of a transaction between himself and John McClure. Mr. Reed's young daughter died. Have searched for cloth.","Apologizes for being so long, in making his returns because he couldn't understand it. Includes Andrew Howlett to Archibal] Woods, 1811 December 30. Has sent returns by Moses Chapline.","Concerns settling Woods v. Lewis. \"Beware of being taken in as all those people are Great Sharpers. Beware of going in any barter or bargain with them. If possible they will try to pawn some old or good for nothing Negroes on you, or some other old stuff or bad bonds.\"","Scope and Contents Received four hundred dollars from William Lewis. Taken a bond on Burwell. Not knowing the amount of the Execution nor Credits, could not go into a final settlement. Can have it credited to execution by writing clerk of Monroe or attorney.","Thanks Ann Woods for sending Patty up. Glad to hear of Betsy's safe delivery. \"if I live as long as the first week in May and no accident happens I expect to have an addition to my family, already too large, but when we have them we are sorry for to part with them.\" Misses her husband who is in Congress. Hope he returns in March, but if they declare war he may be detained a month or two longer.","Presented draft to Sheffey. Mentioned \"the establishment of the Road to his Majesty but have no answer to the point.\" Discusses increase in military establishment. Bills on Navy laid on table to make room for land force. Wilson voted no to raising 25,000 soldiers. Asks what the people think. Doubts leaders. Thinks war will ensue.","Has received draft to settle Woods v. Lewis. Has to be sent back to William Poage to obtain proper endorsement. \"We hear of nothing here but war...\" Lists bills concerning raising troops. President will not act on the U.S. Road, saying there is no money to expend.","Is making enquiries about a 3000 acre tract of military land in Ohio County. Asks if land has been sold for taxes.","For Evans to sell his farm to Eoff. Evans is also to convey his interest in the ferries across the Ohio River and across Wheeling Creek.","Prescribing the uniform of the Virginia militia.","Encloses patent to Woods. Asks for recommendations for officers in \"our (to be made Army)\". Rage for war has subsided. Looks for proposition to repeal non-importation law. Houses passes bill to repair old frigates. Mentions William Branch Giles.","Would survey his land but had to attend Superior Court at Wheeling. Makes proposal for 200 to 250 acres. Offer is eight gallons good whiskey and one dollar per acre. He offers flour. Draws plat to explain offer.","Person who delivers letter is authorized to sell land for General James Allen and Col. David Allen. Discusses past dispute with Woods over land in Kentucky he bought from Woods.","Building a sawmill. Thinks Mallory should have house he is renting taken from him. Doesn't know anyone else to rent it to. Benjamin Ruggles wants Paull to go in with him and others on laying out a town, (Woodsfield?)","Has heard rumors that political enemies may try to have election for clerk set aside if they lose. Suggests that Robert Woods as eldest magistrate to require sheriff to summons all magistrates to elect a clerk for County court in place of Moses Chapline, deceased. Suggests form to use.","Concerns Woods v. Lewis.","Has received Woods recommendations for commissions as officers. Trouble raising money. Considered salt tax. \"The 'Constitution' has returned ten days \u0026 no report of anything from England and France.\" Sheffey has paid no money.","Doesn't have time to consider offer for land. Prefers bank stock to land. Prefers cash to bank stock. If others sell out, he does not wish to be backward. Does not think Archibald Woods' offer for his interest in Botetourt includes what he will receive from Elijah Woods. Wants Brother James Woods to appoint attorney to settle price of land Robert Woods is to have from Joseph Woods and make a deed.","Discusses British spy, John Henry. \"It is not yet determined who is to be next President. DeWitt Clinton is spoken of.\" April elections will express public mind.","Discusses land owned by David and James Cloyd and Matthew Houston in Ohio County. In Woods v. Lewis. Lewis has sold land to ? Burwell. Lewis has paid $7,000 to William Poage. James Greenlee married Miss ? Paxton.","Defends his handling of Woods business in the suit of Woods v. Lewis.","Tells Woods he can expect an embargo. Asks him to let ? Shepherd and all friends know.","Lists officers to be commissioned. Has enclosed documents \"for the information of the people.\" Forwarded report on subject of U.S. Road. Doesn't expect anything to be done concerning road west of Monongahela. Not at liberty to say more about embargo. Received no more money from Sheffey.","Has not gotten a person to go see Windle for purpose of making a purchase. Has not gotten survey made of Capteena land.","Sending John McLure to collect $7,000 left by William Lewis. has written clerk of Monroe County to stay execution until November.","Robert Woods (uncle) wishes to purchase 200 acres of land from him. Price is $1,600. Has written father to give Archibald Woods a power of attorney. Owes Robert Woods. In addition owes $3,000-4,000 in Kentucky.","Asks to be recommended to be appointed a major in army to be raised in Ohio.","Sheffey does not find it convenient to give a settlement at this time.","Asks that bearer be paid thirty-nine dollars.","Has seven thousand dollars as part of the execution against William Lewis in Woods v. Lewis.","Needs to enter quarters of land?. Includes document of Archibald Woods. Asking that volunteers for the army be encouraged. Tells what pay and rations soldiers will receive.","Has seen Battial Harrison who has the Virginia military land warrants. Will make some proposition. James Paull has gone to Richmond. Would rather deal with Paull.","Introduces Henry Greene who wishes to obtain advice respecting the validity of a claim of land.","Needs brick to mend a hearth. Asks for late newspapers.","Resigning his office in the Wheeling Light Infantry. Woods has written two names on the letter as possible replacements for Pannill.","Reports on the measurement of lumber. Does not like quality of the boards.","Wishes to know if Woods intends to let him have Mr. Ramsey's place.","Put advertisement in paper for sale of town lots and sent notices.","At the first muster of the Wheeling Light Infantry, ensign of the company made known his intention to decline serving in the company in the capacity of an officer longer than five years from the date of his commissions. Company elected a replacement, John Richardson and recommended him to be appointed. Includes Archibald Woods, listing possible officers.","Had sent commission to Jno Richardson to be ensign in Wheeling Light Infantry. Since Richardson has been accused in affidavit by ? Zane of saying he would not interfere if slaves in eastern part of state rose up and murdered their masters, he should return his commission.","Scope and Contents Recommends Mr. Ross to repair public arms. Woods has written on the letter: William Ross at Frederick Town on Monongala River, Washington County, Pennsylvania","Enclosed will gives the course of the war. Woods' son, Thomas, stayed with him. Thinks it's high time for Congress to adjourn.","Still wants $1600 for the land he is offering to Robert Woods. News about Andrew Woods, Robert Woods, and John M. Walker.","Wants to rent horse pasture.","Tells Woods to have the public arms repaired.","Answer to a letter from Sheffey concerning Woods' manner of collecting money due him in Woods v. Lewis. Includes earlier draft of above. .","Encloses copy of Daniel Sheffey's statement which Woods thinks is incorrect. Tries to understand the statement. Thinks majority of people are opposed to war. Cannot raise troops, as commander of 4th Regiment, Virginia militia. Has on company volunteers, one company drafted. Wife had large son, William. Nearly cost her her life.","Whiskey Woods has sold him is indifferent. Discusses salt works. Cannot hire or sell slave because he has a sore leg.","Cannot accept price Caldwell proposes for land. Gives his offer.","Orders Woods to order his regiment to Wheeling for training.","Unable to raise money owed to Woods.","Thanks Woods for paying taxes for him. Sends money by son, John Croghan. Mentions George Croghan. Will consider exchanging land with Woods after he gets necessary information.","Scope and Contents Asks questions concerning impressment of camp kettles, axes, and wagons. \"The troops from this Regiment are to meet at this place on Tuesday next and will proceed in boats to the place of Destination, on Wednesday if possible, say Thursday at farthest. I shall be happy to meet and accompany the troop from your Regiment.\" Late orders authorize the Col. commanding to provide for the transportation of the baggage. \"My opinion is that wagons should be procured in each regiment, they can be sent by water to point pleasant, the horses by land, the camp kettles so far as we may stand in need will be taken from Mr. Dutty... Keel Boats going to Kenhawn for salt can be procured if you can engage but I have as yet engaged by one, three will be necessary.\"","Understands Woods' men are to meet this day at Wheeling. Sends Capt. Russel to receive from information as to boats for the transportation of the troops and also as to provisions. \"Say five days Rations of bread and salt pork of Bacon, ready cooked, my wish being to go on Day and Night if possible until we arrive at Point Pleasant.\"","To raise supplies for families of soldiers. Includes minutes of a meeting of citizens of Richmond, Manchester and their vicinities held at the Capitol. Resolved that name of association be \"The Society for promoting the success of the War against Great Britain.\" Lists duties of the association, including the appointing of a standing committee in each town and County.... 2 pages.","Scope and Contents To Capt. Lewis Bonnet to impress a keel boat. Includes affidavit of John McLure, William Irwin, and John Feay, that the value of the service of the keel boat is $50.00. Includes, Archibald Woods, certifying above. Includes warrant from Archibald Woods, to Benjamin Jefferies, to impress a keel boat. Includes affidavit of John McLure that the value of the service of the keel boat is $50.00.","Notifying Woods that a note endorsed by him for Morgan Jones is due and unpaid.","Has received, in the absence of the Governor, Woods' letter, asking to have made at Wheeling, arms for a troop.","Will attend court martial and pay his fine if it's proved he should have gone when called.","Will leave home in a week for Washington. Should be glad to hear result of your election for electors. Expects peace ticket to have a large majority in his County.","Tries to make arrangement with Woods concerning stoneware and earthenware. Unable to get salt he needed for his manufacture.","Proposes to start a newspaper with the press to be in Wheeling.","Madison ticket had a majority of 92. Stephen Van Rensselaer has met with a defeat. Has been informed that Return Jonathan Meigs has been insulted by the common soldiers and almost afraid of times at times to leave his quarters lest he might meet with insults.\" \"I am anxious to hear if peace is expected or if we must go on in this destructive war. If it is to continue God help the nation for in many places, the people are ready almost to cut other throats.\" Cites examples. Will write Daniel Sheffey for account with William Lewis.","Will sell land for $12,000.","Thinks militia are expensive and ruinous. Thinks they can provide little real service \"as well might you put unbroken Horses to a Wagon--they possess the strength \u0026 spirit--but they will not pull together.\" sees no prospect of speedy termination of the war. \"the Administration which makes War does rarely make peace.\" Discusses War Hawks. Anxious to hear about Virginians in Western Army. Will present statement to Daniel Sheffey.","Concerns Cloyd military lands in Ohio County.","Gives directions for morning and evening parades.","Gives family news and news of household activities.","Woods should rent to ? Hollister. Terms are too high for Okey.","Has spoken to General S. Smith about lands in Wheeling. Land is owned by James A. Buchanan of Baltimore. \"No doubt the Papers give you an account how our Generals in the North have managed their campaigns . Was ever a Nation cursed with such officers.\" Secretary of Navy has resigned. Gives makeup of regiments and number. Thinks too many. \"We attempt more than we can do well.\"","Concerns politics in Ohio.","Sends statement concerning execution in Woods v. Lewis. Asks Hamilton to try to see execution and aid him in obtaining his money.","Transmitting advice of council that any artillery companies who are furnished with gun carriages may build sheds to protect them.","Scope and Contents For Woods to rent land (including orchard) to Cunningham.","Has received Woods' letter. Lands on Wheeling Creek belong to heirs of his father. If Woods will make proposition, Buchanan will submit it to the heirs.","Mentions Buchanan attitude toward selling land. Has received no news from James Winchester concerning River Raisin defeat. Disagrees with conduct of the war....\"but you and I have it not in our power to regulate these things; but with the people we should speak a language which should be heard even? in the recesses of the palace.\"","For Woods to rent land to the Varneys. Woods is to supply livestock and utensils.","Asks Woods to suspend collection of fine against him because his son failed to attend regimental court.","Concerns Woods v. Lewis.","\"You may expect something like an Embargo before we rise.\" Expects tax bills to go up. Has put letter before Secretary of War.","To be partners in purchasing flour for export to New Orleans or elsewhere.","Apparently, two commissions have been served to same person. Woods describes the two men.","Thanks Woods for saying he will tend to paying the taxes on his land. Since Woods title to land in Kentucky is disputed, he does not want to exchange.","For Barnett to build a log house. Gives details on how house is to be built.","Promise to give possession of a house and lot.","Request to let John D. seaman have flour.","Needs lime to finish house.","To sell Barrit land.","Scope and Contents Concerns whiskey.","Has concluded a bargain with William Sharpless for house and lot. Troops have mounted. Col. Perkins has resigned. Paull expects to be colonel.","Concerns opening a road from Woodsfield to Marietta, Ohio.","Scope and Contents Making arrangements to sell property to William Sharpless in event he does not return from war. Intends to go into mercantile business. Have drawn clothing for 27th Regiment and tomorrow start for upper Sandusky and the Lower Sandusky.","Includes affidavit of Josiah M. Smith.","Troops are getting ready to march.","Describes difficulties in provisioning troops.","Woods' letter apparently miscarried. Must prepare for a campaign in September.","Concerns payments for barrels of flour?.","Lists repairs (and cost) to muskets and certifies that Adam Keller did the work.","Settling of accounts.","Trying to locate Betsy and arrange for her to be sent home.","Asks Woods to make a survey.","Orders Woods to order troops for muster.","Concerns selling a house and lot to Sharpless.","Thinks Woods' son, Franklin, can get an appointment in militia. Thinks serving will be good for him.","Concerns sale of house and land to a Mr. Mallory.","Scope and Contents Franklin Woods arrives. Gen. William Henry Harrison appointed him a third lieutenant. Paull gives his philosophy about serving in the army. Gives instructions about selling house and lot to Sharpless.","Sorry to hear of ill health of Mrs. Paull. Surprised to hear that Franklin had enlisted. Discusses war. \"This war of glory or glorious war-which appears to be attended with every calamity defeat and disaster that ever in any shape befell any country ancient or modern-how is it? Are nations punished in proportion to their demerits?...I never once for a moment supposed that the contemptible province of Upper Canada peopled by semibarbarians could have held the United States at bay for more than a year-and even make inroads upon us--\"","Sends forty-one guns and thirty six cartridge boxes.","Charges that Roberts tried to avoid danger withdrew himself from Tyamochta and allowed the baggage of his company to be lost; let tobacco, coffee and chocolate be traded for sale and let other baggage be left and lost; said men did not have to serve past 22nd of March; and used threatening language to a captain. Signed by David Pugh.","Scope and Contents Wants Linsley to try to settle an agreement made with ? Ross.","Mentions Oliver Hazard Perry's naval victory on Lake Erie.","Asks Woods aid in helping a Mr. Dear enter land.","Signed by B. D. adjutant.","Concerns cutting trees and Woods' accusations that Holister has wasted nails and boards.","Malory has had trouble entering lands at Woodsfield. Barber wants to encourage settlers.","Discusses battle at Moravian Town Battle of the Thames. Includes general orders congratulating the troops after the battle of Moravian Town, Michigan.","Petitions are doing very well perhaps concerning a division of Belmont County, Ohio. Barretts have not yet marked out the road. George Swaney has not marked road. Wife wants to move back to river. Would like to rent from Woods.","Requests that Mrs. Woods acknowledge release of dower to his deed.","Sympathizes with Woods' rheumatism. Has resigned his pastoral charge and preaches only occasionally. Gives family and neighbor hard news. Only chance for peace is defeat of Bonaparte. Gives a calculation of no peace before 1866. Recommends George Stanley Faber's book on prophecies. Conrad Speece is preacher.","Gives excuses for why he has not paid money or salt to Woods.","Includes affidavit, (witnessed by George Knox, Alexander Chaplinand Benjamin W. Mahan) of Joseph Spencer that he will not challenge the title of Woods to the land.","Arrived in Detroit \"the second of October after a long and tedious march of about 30 days from camp Seneca. The 27th Regiment has taken quarters in this place for this Winter which was very lucky for the officers having lost all their clothing.\" Has been sick with bilious fever. Learning duties of a Lieutenant.","Parks is to pay fifty flour barrels annually.","Is concerned about Betsy's ill health. Her family is well. She has eight children.","Needs flour.","Says it is second time he has written Woods to come for money. Asks to have deed drawn in Huey Gilliland's name.","Sends to Woods for money.","Letter from Gen. Lewis Cass indicates troops are sickly--upwards for 2,000 are down. Has sent Woods an old deed of trust.","Concerns possible repeal of a law creating a new County?. ? Hammond has written William Sharpless advising him to take Paull's property.","Requests for flour.","Concerns money ? McCluney hopes to recover in a law suit.","Concerns creation of and location of courthouse in Monroe County, Ohio. Did not pass lower house.","Expects an attack before spring by British and Indians. Illness among troops","Making excuses for John Wheeler who has been unable to attend musters.","Wants to buy white oaks from Woods.","Has received $200 from Daniel Sheffey. Requests family news. \"the Democrats here are very sanguine in expectation of peace. I think the probability is that if Clay's oratorial powers can avert it he will.\"","Concerns creation of new County i.e. Monroe. Road has not been marked.","Signed by James Harbour, Governor. Registered by J. W. Pleasants. Bears seal of Virginia.","Concerns selection of Wheeling.","Change in law for time of training.","Asks Woods if he has purchased the place which Joseph Ramsey purchased.","Obligated to attend at West Liberty on business of Wheeling Bank. Capt. Howlett is gone to Washington. Lt. Brady will attend for him. Howlett's opinion is that companies of Capt. Jeffries, Gratehouse, Frazier, and Howlett compose the upper Battalion.","Requesting terms a tract of land may be purchased on.","Doubts if appointment of M. J. White as president of a bank to be organized by the Ohio Company? would be good.","Has gotten commissioners to lay out road from Marietta to Monroe County line. Needs information from Woods on where a road from Woodfield ought to intersect.","Requests Woods' presence at a stockholders meeting.","Received Woods' letter advising of Chapline succeeding against Cresap. Sending money by his son, John, to reimburse Woods for payment of land taxes. Knows nothing of ? Doddridge, or of mortgage he has against Mr. Hall. Has asked about land and house belonging to Mr. Smith.","Concerns runaway slave.","For 120 acres on the Ohio River.","Has settled with William Sharpless. Woods can receive 50 shares of bank stock.","Sends survey.","Needs six bushels of corn.","George Croghan is commander. His mode of commanding is preferable to former commander, Col. Butler. Franklin Woods would like to resign. Is in debt. Did not receive money sent out by George Paull. Describes fort.","For Woods to lease land to Atkison.","Scope and Contents Discusses dry goods. \"I would, not recommend your going into business until peace is made.\"","Betsy (Woods) Paull continues to mend. On trip to visit his father. Major Gwynn says 26, 27, \u0026 28th Regiments will be consolidated. Expects to lose his rank. \"Betsy wishes you to write her as soon as her mother is confined.\"","Applies for arrest of Archibald Hamilton on charges he received twenty dollars from James Burrus who was applying for exemption from service. Includes affidavit, undated, of Samuel McClure.","To vote for directions in the Ohio Company.","Includes copy of charges against Hamilton.","Few soldiers left in Regiment. Mentions consolidations and possibility of Paull and himself being extra officers and struck off. 27th Regiment has been disgraced. Cannot get clothes. \"if any officer appears on parade without blue pantaloons and boots he is immediately arrested.\"","Wants to buy land from Woods.","Mr. Chapline can inform about the discoveries about property lines. Will expect sheep and probably will take some half breed merino.","Mrs. Woods had twins, one of whom died within 5 days. Expects Indian treaty. \" I do not know but it will be my turn to go to Norfolk in the next call or requision of militia.\"","Concerning sale of Sharpless house.","Discussing uniforms.","Trying to sell Woods a horse.","Concerns William Baker who denies endorsing Jones' note; and salt.","Trying to settle debt.","Will send Woods his horse if cannot find a better one at fair price.","Sending Woods his horse. Will send epaulets.","Orders Woods to a muster.","Sold sorrell horse. Has got no marching orders yet. Petitions being circulated concerning location of County seat of Monroe County, Ohio.","Scope and Contents For Fawcett acting as attorney for Samuel Cope to sell a house and lot in Wheeling, West Virginia to Woods.","For a house and lot in Wheeling.","Sends what he thinks register's fees are.","Sends a petition concerning militia fines. Expects lawsuit.","Gives hours. Fines will be strictly enforced. All funds on hand will go to purchase books. Arrears on shares must be paid.","Does not have any desire to sell land he owns in Ohio County.","for Woods to lease land to Steenrod.","Concerns a lawsuit Philip Doddridge is handling for Woods.","Orders 10th, 17th, 18th, and 10th Brigades to Norfolk.","Makes a deposit on quarter sections. Has been at Woodfield clearing streets. Hopes to see Barber when commissioners meet to fix seat of justice for Monroe. Has been engaged marking a road to the Ohio from the new town.","For property given to Woods by Biddle to satisfy rent that is in arrears.","Concerns quarter section of land Smith wants to enter. The bearers, Mr. Smith and Baker want to rent. Show them the land where Duvall lives.","Wants to enter quarter sections.","Has been recommended as coroner of his County. Would like appointment to Woods staff. Wants appointment and hope Woods' staff are not required to march.","Jesse Hunt's brother owns land Woods is interested in. Jesse Hunt offers ten dollars per acre for land Woods owns near his brother's land. Discusses flour milling and whiskey distilling.","Asking to be appointed surgeon to 4th Reg't, Virginia Militia. Includes 1815 February 4 of John Connell. H. Marshall and William McHenry to Woods, recommending Stevenson.","For Woods to lease land to Cunningham.","Scope and Contents Is satisfied that he received thirteen bushels of corn.","Adam Kellar wishes to ride home to Richmond instead of marching with rest of troops.","Trying to rent land for Woods.","Introduces Archibald Woods to Marshall.","John Spence has been arrested for desertion. Asks for a court martial.","For Woods to lease land to Goodridge and Morley.","Neither state nor federal government has funds to pay troops. Arrangements will be made to pay them at a later date.","Asks Woods to remit John Spence's sentence for desertion and release him.","For Woods to lease land to Barrett and for Barrett to repair a cabin and clear land.","Woods explains the unusual nature of his muster return due to the circumstances of their march.","Scope and Contents Bonnett resigns his commission as major of the 1st Battalion of the 4th Reg't of Virginia Militia.","Got three quarter sections of land.","Woffert does not want to sell his land.","Has bought land from Jacob Ash that he had no right to sell.","Has no recollection of articles of agreement between George Poage and Woods.","Will stick to his terms for selling land. Asks Woods to sell his lame horse.","For 56 acres of land sold for delinquent taxes.","Send note against James Woods (with deed to him) to Joseph Woods. Includes James Woods to Robert Woods?, undated. 1 page.","Although Woods thinks settlement of Poages' claim against him made by Chapline and Thomas Woods is totally against him, he will agree to it.","Has found a slave who ran away from Archibald Woods. Has promised slave if he would return, he would not be whipped.","Requests commission as lieutenant for Jon Curtis if Woods has it.","States when he wants to hold a battalion court of inquiry and a regimental court of inquiry.","Does not wish to buy Croghan's land at the price Croghan named. Will sell his horse for him.","Tells Woods, McCluny of Charlestown is in Wheeling if he wishes to see him.","A man wishes to buy land. Asks Woods for amount. Mr. Scott wants to know if Mr. Morrison can have a set of stable logs.","Did not know of muster until day of muster. His knee was out of place and he had no horse to ride.","Wants to make some disposition of a military land claim placed in his hands by Woods fourteen years previously.","For Woods to lease land and ferries to Malory and Long. Malory and Long can also tap sugar maples.","Woods' land has been sold for taxes but can redeemed within two years of sale by paying taxes plus interest. Woods should send money for taxes for 1814 and 1815.","Clay has drawn up petition to President to establish road to Wheeling. Meigs says tract for sale in Indiana Territory will be open for sale in April or May.","Will not be able to go to Indiana Territory ?. Fears prices will be too high. A tract of his land (4066 acres in Wood County) was sold for taxes. Asks Woods to redeem.","Orders a day of training of officers and a day of regimental muster.","Miller's brother does not yet know the result of his application to cob. Walker relating to lands on Green River. Discusses bank paper. Hears there is petition before Maryland legislature to establish a state bank. Has Philadelphia worried. Mentions possibility of a turnpike to Wheeling.","Does not expect deposit being replaced by any act of Congress. Cumberland Road must await annual appropriation.","Does not have extra capital. to invest in Woodfield, Ohio.","Will return a runaway slave for Woods for a fee.","Decision on U.S. Road to Wheeling has been referred to Sec. of Treasury; however, Dallas is a Pennsylvanian.","Unable to check on Woods' land, but thinks it has been sold for taxes. Woods' mother is in her usual state of health, but her memory fails her. Gives news of his family.","Defends the assessment of Woods' land which Woods thinks is too high.","Chief of Wyandot Indians is dead and his tribes are desirous of selling their lands. No report on U.S. Road. House of Representatives are now discussing direct tax. Mentions birth of a son to Mrs. Paull (Woods' daughter.)","Offers to trade money and horses for land.","Forwarded Woods' letter and memorial from citizens of Wheeling to Clay. James Ross and Charleston people are exciting opposition. ? Connel has obtained depositions on a road from Charleston to Zanesville and made a statement relative to Town of Charleston. Asks Woods for depositions concerning Wheeling. Lands in Indiana not ready for sale yet.","President has made a communication to both houses concerning Cumberland Road. It contains a statement of expenditure already made and those necessary to complete it. Commissioner of land office has promised a complete map of Indiana Territory. Will send to Woods.","Describes Indiana Territory, its land, its inhabitants and prospects for the sale of the public lands.","Secretary of Treasury reported in favor of Wheeling for U.S. Road.","Scope and Contents Secretary of Treasury has decided in favor of Wheeling for the Cumberland Road route. Senate has passed bill for levying direct tax of three million dollars. House of Representatives is considering bank bill.","Secretary of Treasury reported to President on Cumberland Road, in favor of Wheeling. Mentions land tax of three million dollars. National Bank bill is under consideration in the House of Representatives. House passed bill authorizing members to frank during recess. Doesn't think it will pass Senate.","For Cockayne to sell Woods two hundred acres of land in Warren County, Ohio. Woods has right to give land back.","Has been informed that President confirmed report of Secretary of Treasury concerning the Cumberland Road. Exertions now will be to procure a large appropriation. Commissioners of land office cannot fix any time when land in Indiana Territory will be sold.","Has received five dollars from Woods. Sends pantaloons back to him. Asks about his militia discharge. J. G. Jackson has declared as a candidate. Willson is coroner.","Report on Cumberland Road has been referred to Committee in House of Representatives. Republican caucus voted Monroe and Tompkins as candidates. \"on the subject of the road Monroe was decidedly your friend, his influence was important. I hope it will not be forgotten. However this subject must remain with yourself.\" Owing to sickness of draftsman in the land office has not been able to procure a map of the Indiana Territory.","Two hundred acres of land bought from Samuel Cockainis worth about four dollars an acre. Discusses Capteena land owned by Jeremiah Hurst. Glad Cumberland Road is settled. Gives price of flour.","The committee to whom the Cumberland Road was referred have reported in favor of the appropriation. House of Representatives laid 30 per cent ad valorem duty on imported cottons. National Bank bill is now is Senate.","Cumberland Road being confirmed, he is waiting the result of the Appropriation. Connell and Doddridge still have plan for a military road. Shepherd hopes to be appointed a Superintendent, but if not wants contract for a section of it. \"Mr. Clay has done all he promised but Ruggles never gave out for which I do regard him as one of our particular friends. \"","Would like to rent place where James Barrett lives.","Public lands have not been surveyed because Indians ordered the surveyors off. William Henry Harrison owns land near Vincennes and has laid it out in town lots.","Wants to borrow $1500 to use to buy bank stock.","Wants to buy or borrow anvil.","Resolutions introduced to appoint committee to look into military road through Charleston. Bills passed House to admit Indiana and Mississippi as states. Nothing done on appropriation for building Cumberland Road.","Draughtsman in office is unable to attend to business. Sends sketch of Indiana Territory taken from Bradley's maps by a pupil of the draughtsman.","House has passed appropriation of $300,000 for Cumberland Road.","Necessary for Woods and Barber to pay up all the installments on the land Woodfield stands on so lot owners can have deeds. Wants Barber to go to Indiana with him. Wants to speculate with Barber's interest in Woodfield.","Resigns his commission as captain in the Wheeling Light Infantry.","Asks to borrow $160.","McClandhan's father needs taxes paid on land.","Concerns appointment for superintendent of Cumberland Road. Connell has withdrawn. Moses Shepherd and Rolfe are applicants.","Concerning legal difficulties in collecting militia fines.","Will pay money to redeem land for taxes to County clerk of Wood County. Wilson's daughter died on April 15.","Resigns commission.","Has not heard from servants. Sends amount due on a fractional section. Has heard nothing from Indiana lands.","Cannot attend training or regimental muster because of illness. Sends company return.","Sale of lots to David Person and ? Jackson.","Asks terms for a lot.","Scope and Contents Will take depositions in lawsuit of Wilson (as administrator of Richard Nichols v. John Caldwell, Robert Woods, Archibald Woods et al. in District Chancery Court at Clarksburg, West Virginia","Sends for corn meal.","Sends for land patents.","Unable to attend taking of depositions in Wilson v. Caldwell, Woods et al.","Shall be ready to raise house for Franklin Woods. Needs flour and money.","Scope and Contents Request for payment of son's board. Includes account of ? Woods with Biddle.","Does not want to buy lots at Doddridge's price.","Cumberland Road bill for $300,000 has passed. Majority struck out $30,000 for surveys of harbor bill. Determined to protrate system of interval improvements. Includes speech of David Crockett from notes made by Wilson while Crockett was speaking.","Politics.","For 178 acres in Ohio County.","McClandhan's father is concerned he will lose his land due to taxes. Asks Woods to pay them.","Wanted to build house on his lot but County has laid foundation of temporary courthouse in front of his lot at Woodsfield. Includes, Archibald Woods stating that he agreed to pay six dollars to commission to alter foundation of jail.","Sends plat of public lands in Indiana. Gives his route to Indiana.","Watch with small glass is disposed of. Has two hunting watches left. Suggests Woods come to see them. Includes memorandum of an agreement between George Paull and Archibald Woods for the purchase of land in Indiana.","Has looked at transcript of answers in lawsuit of S. R. Wilson vs. Woods et al. Thinks deeds are in office as part of W. Chapline, Jr.'s answer. Nothing more is necessary. Attendance at next term not necessary except for presence of patents.","Formal subpoena to attend at Chillicothe. Prisoner will not give his consent to his not going.","James Smith has been to Marietta to enter fraction marked A. Woods. He left deposit of sixteen dollars. Asks Woods to be his special bail in suit of James Reff?","General William Henry Harrison recommends white river country very highly. Paull is concerned about what bank notes will be accepted as payment for land. Some of his are counterfeit.","Gives circumstances of James Smith entering Woods' land.","Asks Woods to give his recollection of a settlement of an estate.","Asks for two subpoenas to be sent in lawsuit of Wilson v. Woods et al. \"We hung a negro here last Friday for rape on his mistress. The Methodists say he went strait to heaven.\" Shall have a new Judge on this circuit.","Concerns land in Indiana.","Asks if Woods' family will accompany his family to Augusta County, Virginia on a visit.","Fourth day of land sales. Has not bought an acre. Describes lands and prices. Jesse Hunt will not sell until he writes his brother.","Has bought 2 1/4 sections. Describes land and sales.","Asks Sockman to assist Doctor James Rolfe to count the public arms. Includes Sockman stating he has complied with the request.","Franklin Woods fell from horse and dislocated shoulder. Wilson's mother and other family have started for Staunton.","Concerns meeting with Woods to discuss location of Cumberland Road.","Can not come to Wheeling because hogs get in his corn everyday. Has business at Court. Asks Woods to tend to a note at the bank.","Describes assault and battery by James Smith over hogs getting into corn.","Virginia Thanks Woods for paying taxes on land. A. Hamilton does not think he owes Woods any money probably in setting Woods v. Lewis.","Has served in militia for 37 years.","To build a house. Gives specifications.","For Wallings to clear twenty acres of land within two years for which Woods will give him fifty acres in Monroe County, Ohio.","For Sweeney to clear eight acres of land.","Asks Woods to bring him teaspoons.","Concerns bank bills in Virginia General Assembly.","Informs Woods of the death of his brother, James Woods.","Discussed embassy with Secretary of State ?. The committee have reported a bill favorable to the Caldwell resolutions and made Columbus Ohio? a point. Compensation bill is repealed. Banks will commence specie payment.","For Woods to lease eleven acres to Bowers.","Concerning Jackson's Treaty with the Creek Indians and the opening up of land in Georgia and Alabama as a result. Describes land. Gives news of death of his father James Woods.","Election of James Moore. Sale of public lands.","Samuel Sweeny ? has left place. James Smith has Mallory indicted for keeping a disorderly house.","Dispute between John Connell, and John Dix over their co-partnership in Brooke Furnace will be arbitrated. Woods is to serve on panel.","Gives status of Wheeling bank notes.","Have plank and are ready to start on a house for Woods.","Death of James Woods. Account of murder of one negro slave by another. Discusses prices. Asks Woods help in settling debts in Ohio. Neighborhood news.","Asks Barber to send land certificate.","Wants to meet Woods at St. Clairsville and pay him principle. Then Woods can see William Downey for interest.","For McKinney to build a bridge on the Cumberland Road.","In conference with ? Thompson, they have decided to delay purchase of goods till season for laying in fall cargo. Regret Franklin Woods cannot be put on a certainty as to company's employ.","Concerning their letter to him about the business of their company and their not hiring his son, Franklin.","Opened Woods' letter to William Croghan, Jr. Gives Woods opinions on land in Indiana. Thanks Woods for previous friendly acts.","For Cleaburn Simms to serve as deputy sheriff to finish up his business as the former sheriff.","Asks compensation for a great cost given to Woods by George Paull.","Sends four hundred dollars to pay Robert Woods.","For Dugan and Linton to build a bridge as part of the Cumberland Road. Includes agreement, (witnessed by Thomas McGeer) of Matthew Stewart of Pittsburgh to fulfill above contract, 1817 September 19. Includes agreement, (witnessed by Ben Galloway) of Thomas McGeer and Henry Jordan to fulfill above contract.","Concerns land purchase?","Boards for Woods' house in Woodsfield are ready.","Dispute over stone the Irishmen quarried.","Unable to do Woods' work.","Would like to keep a hand he has hired to drive his oxen a few more days.","Concerns digging a well.","Will build wall. Asks for advance of fifty dollars.","Speaks of a third party J. Mallory who has done all in his power against him and against whom he has a judgment.","Does not think James Smith has proof of slander.","Of his handling of an execution.","Needs planks. Hopes to settle dispute between himself and James Smith.","Sonny Smith has been ill so long. Man from Kentucky needs his horse.","A. Werninger has Negro boy for sale. He ran away and is confined to jail. \"The family are well and doing well considering the great loss we have sustained.\" Asks it he will be safe in receiving the notes of the Ohio Company for taxes.","Writes by Mr. Woods. Enjoys good health and expects to settle there.","Problems with building a bridge for Cumberland Road.","Concerns problems with his hauling stone for the Cumberland Road.","Woods is upset over Thompson's suggestion that someone else should take charge of bridge building in the area for the Cumberland Road.","Directions for building a house.","Concerns elections.","Concerns building bridge at Lee's Run for the Cumberland Road and paying the laborers.","Will accept Woods' offer to buy his land.","Asks Woods to draft a form of an assignment of the contract for Paull to endorse.","Legislature has done nothing of importance. Legislature is discussing defects in the Constitution. Mentions various bank bills. \"The Legislature seems very much in the Spirit of making banks and new counties.\" Col. Poage mentioned in his letter that Woods' mother has been stricken with the palsy.","Scope and Contents Mallory is upset that Woods has rented the store at the mouth of the Capteena with one acre of ground to Henry Swippe. Does not want Swippe to have the ground. Thinks James] Smith and Swippe are trying to run him off.","For Woods to lease a grist mill and house to Waddell.","Discontent of people renting land from Woods.","Scope and Contents Mallory is going to give up possession of Woods place. Blames troubles on James Smith and Henry Swippy. Asks Woods not to rent the place to them.","Scope and Contents Needs Woods to appear at suit of Fract? against him. Blames James?] Smith for the lawsuit being brought. Discusses his dispute with Smith involving a letter.","Sends vacine crust.","Scope and Contents Will move to the place Mr. Parks lives on and intends to comply with bargain Vance and Woods agreed on.","Traces chain of title for a lot and house in Wheeling.","Tells Woods how to proceed in collecting pay for his son from Paymaster General.","Promises to make a final settlement of their business.","Has written previously accepting Woods' offer for his land. \"The family of my father has been greatly distressed occasioned by the death of my uncle Genl. G. R. Clark.\" Growth of Louisville is astonishing.","For a house, shop, garden and field.","Is leaving plantation and wants to settle up with Woods.","Merchants in Maysville are dissatisfied with those in Pittsburgh, Would like for men to set up commission business in Wheeling.","Ohio members have called upon William Henry Crawford on subject of his orders to receivers of public monies. Has received money for Woods' son, Franklin. Bill has passed Senate to allow purchasers one more year to pay for lands.","Concerns business dealings with ? Nichols.","Doubts sale of a lot in Wheeling due to foreclosure is legal. As Martin's executor, he must try to recover the property.","Dispute over number of rails counted toward rent.","Concerns the arbitration of a dispute over whiskey.","Men in Wheeling are planning a commission merchant house to supply merchants in Kentucky so they no longer have to deal with Pittsburgh.","Took warrant of attorney to enter judgment against Charles Wells.","No Kentucky paper in the Bank. Negotiation with Bank at Cincinnati has taken all our paper south of Chillicothe.","Received Woods' letter and a letter and power of attorney from Robert Poage?. Will investigate possibility of brother defrauding a brother and the helpless children of the brother.","Encloses assignment of Stepp certificate. Certificates assigned by Paull to Woods must have County seal. Flood has killed Jno. Hardesty family and ruined crops.","Unable to pay Woods.","Scope and Contents In notion of going to Kentucky but now thinks of Woods' area. Seeks information. Includes, in a different hand of a genealogical chart of the Breckinridge family.","Has received Cox' letter containing charges exhibited against Williams and Josias Thompsonas agents of the National Road. Assumes they are the charges stated by James Marshall. Will state what he knows about. Charges concern sinking of ground on hill above and adjoining Wheeling, distance of road at Shepherd's Mill, too many bridges on little Wheeling Creek, contracts to bidders who could not carry them out and for purchasing land and changing road to pass land he purchased.","Woods has made statement towards exculpating Thompson and Williams from charges concerning their handling of building of National Road. \"I think Col. Williams conduct in relation to this business cannot well be impeached as he has acted uprightly and in most instances as the charges relate to you they are groundless also. Although such are the facts, yet good grounds for charges against your official conduct do exist.\" Criticizes Thompson for changing road, and allowing contractor to use logs and brush, for want of firmness and decision, and did not look at a place where he could have saved a spring. Thompson had mentioned in Wheeling that some mystery existed respecting the drafts drawn by Shepherd and Paull causing a suspicion that Woods was concerned in that transaction.","Rebuttal against Woods' letter. If Woods knew Steenrod was using logs and brush, he should have reported it. Thinks Woods is angry because Thompson removed him from managing a sector of the road. Thinks Woods is trying to have him removed as superintendent. \"You may shew your teeth but cannot bite.\"","States Thompson did not remove him. He discontinued himself. Knows Thompson saw logs and brush placed in road bed. \"This would not be a dispute between Charleston and Wheeling. It will be simply whether the government will permit their superintendent to be a contractor also at the same time.\" Has three articles proving it and will disclose it.","Description of him and his clothing.","Will come tomorrow bringing money for land. Authorizes Woods to make arrangement with Feay.","Woods must move his fence which is interfering with National Road. In absence of superintendent have consulted Steenrod. \"Owing to the ill health of Steenrod's family we think by the track you pursue you are treating him with that injustice that a neighbour ought to shudder at.\"","Woods' land will not be sold for taxes.","Asks land values for purchase by others and himself.","Concerns a disputed account for hauling.","Concerns a debt owed by Spencer.","Trying to negotiate a settlement with Spencer concerning money.","Concerns terms of land deals. Gives opinion of how difficult Jeremiah Hunt will be to deal with. Lists prices of wheat, rye, corn, whiskey and flour.","Wants pay for himself and the 10th Brigade of Virginia militia.","Three New England families have arrived. John Coll was elected Colonel of militia. Wants Woods help in establishing a land office at Woodsfield. \"The mail from Marietta arrived for the first time at Woodsfield on Wednesday past.\"","Subject of where to locate National Road through Ohio is before committee. Anonymous writers are addressing Secretary of Treasury on the subject of road, imputing misconduct to Elie Williams, Josias Thompson and others.","Thanks Woods for paying an installment for him.","Discusses Ohio legislature and describes inauguration of Governor ?. Debating right of privilege on memorial of Joseph Kerr who was arrested while serving in General Assembly. \"Mr. Hoge and family are well. He has not been invited to give us prayers nor do I expect that he will.\"","Appoints Woods, William Chapline and Peter Yarnal, directors of the Northwestern Bank. Includes minutes of Governor of council making the appointments.","Announces Archibald Woods', William Chapline and Peter Yarnal's appointment to Board of Northwestern Bank. Details opposition to their appointments.","Has received Woods letter and with directions therein and papers from Jonathan Jacksonand will shape declarations in ejectment. Denies he is friend of U. S. Bank.","John Stipp has left down payment on land. State Senate passes resolution for convention. John Rowan and Jacob Burnett are there wishing to get a canal connecting Lake Erie to Ohio. Gives the legislative news. \"Mrs. Hoge has got a son and is well and the rest of the family.\"","Treaty with Indians in Ohio is signed and land will be surveyed and offered for sale. Treaty with Indians for purchase of land in Indiana is undecided. Secretary of Treasury is making exertions to have road completed from Uniontown to Washington.","Is sending copy of will of sister A. Poage and includes a copy of an affidavit for Woods to execute.","Sends estimate to erect a building for Woods.","Tells volume of mail he is handling as postmaster of Woodsfield. Sends Bishop's estimate.","Has checked into payment of revenue? for Ohio County. Last three years have been paid. Have not received any papers from directors of Northwestern Bank. Bill to raise legislators salary passed House of Delegates. Has bill before House to benefit Zacharia] Biggs. Bill to make paper of valley Bank receivable in treasury is applied for. Intend to have paper of Northwestern Bank included. Program slowly on revision of laws.","Wants to rent property from Woods.","Deerskins are not finished. Mr. Henry Jackson wants to rent a house from Woods. \"Squad of Yankeys have arrived at Woodsfield.\"","Lists terms he will sell his land on.","Encloses Jeremiah Hunts' terms. Send prices of wheat, rye, corn and flour. Sent flour to New Orleans.","Is working for establishment of a land office at Woodsfield.","Discusses a bank bill and other legislation pending before the Ohio legislature.","Sends itemized estimate for erecting a building.","Excuse for not having sent Woods money.","Wants to borrow 1000 to 1500 dollars from bank in Wheeling.","Ezekiel Davis wishes to buy two lots in Woodsfield.","Received final certificates.","Concerning land disputed between William Croghan and the heirs of Moses Chapline.","Asking Woods if he can occupy a situation for an office on Woods' lot.","Asking about militia pay in War of 1812.","Concerns a lease from Woods to Henry Jackson which was signed over to John Coll. Coll has gone over mountains. Owes money. Many think he will not return. Two merchants, a wheelwright and one hatter have come to Woodsfield.","Scope and Contents Reports on suit against James ? Dunlop.","Authorizes Woods to borrow 1500 dollars from Northwestern Bank of Virginia at Wheeling. He will use land as collateral.","Will drive Woods' carriage to the springs. Needs some notice.","Concerns Woods' case against Dunlop.","Sets up a meeting.","Is enclosing J. C. Wright's bond for Woods' shares of stock in the Steubenville Bank. Paull sold Wright his shares of stock on the same terms. Cannot procure anyone to drive carriage.","Sends medicine to Mrs. Woods' daughter whom doctor has diagnosed as having consumption.","Has received letter from directors. Is unable to pay money. Wants to know if one hundred barrels of Great Kanamha salt could be sold.","Thinks David Parson will pay money owed to Woods but money is scarce.","Offers his land again for sale. If Woods doesn't wish to buy, ask Capt. George Taylor. Has purchased a sugar plantation in Louisiana.","Has talked to Capt. George Taylor about Croghan's land. Lists his reasons for not purchasing it.","Asks Woods what paper he'll accept to discharge notes.","Wants Woods to come out to settle money owed to him. Asks him to bring compass and chain.","Has built a frame store on his lot. Wants boards for window sashes. Money is scarce.","Wants rent reduced and gives reasons.","Accepts Woods' offer for his land and will make a special warranty deed.","Asks for money for wool carding.","Scope and Contents Gives news of Wilson family. Asks permission to go to Augusta County, Virginia","Is letting Steenrod know what he plans to report to the Superintendent of the National Road concerning the section made by Steenrod.","Offers house and lot to repay notes.","Suit of Nicholas Administrators v. Caldwell, Woods et al. was decided for the defendants.","Col George Paull's slave has been bound to Mr. Lyon of Uniontown, Pa. Reports on Nichol's administrators v. Caldwell, Woods, et al. Decree has been made in Woods v. D. Lewis.","Trying to arrange a land deal.","Wants to move to Wheeling. Offers Woods his farm near Morgantown.","Makes an offer for Berkshire's property.","Accepts Woods offer for his land. His father is dangerously ill.","Alpheus Hillson started for Richmond. She intends going to school to Mrs. Gilison. Wants Mary Woods to come back and go with her.","Trying to collect debt owed to Woods.","Has attended to Woods' request for a distributing post office at Wheeling and McLure will be retained as postmaster.","Announces Board of Trustees meeting of \"Seminary for the Education of Young Ladies.\" Includes announcement, 1819, of appointment of Archibald Woods and others to serve on Board of Trustees of a \"Seminary for the Education of Young Ladies\" to be established by Mr. and Mrs. H. Eckstern.","Is enclosing the dates of the grants. Will pay taxes shortly. Thomas M. Randolph is elected governor. Three directors have been appointed for the North Western Bank.","To contract for building a mill race.","Does not think it expedient at this time to make Wheeling a distributing office.","Pay Franklin Woods ten dollars for a set of chairs.","Asks about land warrants.","Is sending a power of attorney.","Asks Caldwell to make public charges against Thomas Woods and himself.","Discusses his business. Has reduced debt in Philadelphia from $85,000 to $20,000. Expects Gen. Jackson will be ordered to take the Floridas. Discusses land in Alabama. Gives news of Woods family.","Has seen postmaster general regarding setting up a post office in Belmont County, Ohio.","Is enclosing transfer of land you sold to John Sipp. Transfer needs witnesses. Sipp cannot pay money owed to Woods. Money is scarce. Includes George Paull to Archibald Woods.","That Moses M. Chapline shall apply for a judgment against Woods because his deputy, Archibald Hamilton failed to return a \"Capias Ad Sales Faciendum.\"","Encloses a grant of land. Treasurer of Virginia John Preston has promised to refund money and resign. German Baker of Cumberland has been appointed. First teller of Richmond branch of U.S. Bank has left with money. Mentions other legislative business.","Wilson is deciding where to practice law. Applied for office of Councilor from Virginia. \"I was too well acquainted with the Tuckahoes to expect that any backwoodsman would be elected to that office...\" Asks his uncle's advice.","Has eight thousand brick ready for Woods.","Woods' son Thomas is commencing a suit against Joseph Caldwell for slander and wants to engage Doddridge.","Wants to see agreement between Woods et al and Stephen R. Wilson administrator \u0026 Joseph Spencer. Asks Woods to send copy.","Trying to settle a note. Will W. Man? wants to have a job to clean land and a place to live.","Does not wish to sell his land.","Unable to find anyone to rent Woods' place.","Offers to sell his land to Woods.","His friends have announced him for the Senate. Gives family news.","Disturbed over the lawsuit between Thomas Woods and J. Caldwell. Gives legal advice concerning a dispute between Woods and the Chapline family over William Croghan's land. Knows Woods will consult with Philip Doodridge. Pindall wishes to decline in favoring Thomas Wilson at next Congressional election.","Declines buying disputed land from Croghan because Chapline's have sold to a ? McCaine. Includes Woods copy.","Asks Woods to forward his memorial to the Postmaster General via Benjamin Ruggles to counter one being sent around for ? Yarnall.","Has presented memorial of Richard McClure to Postmaster General. Bill has passed Congress giving further time to purchasers of public lands to make the last payment. Thinks bill passed by Senate changing the land system will pass House of Representatives. Does not think bill to extend road through Ohio will pass.","Dispute over who is to rent Woods' land.","Has conferred with Pindall. McClure will be kept as postmaster unless a distributing office is set up at Wheeling. Did not address Postmaster-General.","Willson does not think his chances of election to Congress are very good.","Wants to exchange land 3 1/4 miles above Middlebourne with Woods.","To dine with Josias Thompson and his wife, Tridelphia.","Scope and Contents For Kirney to lease a house and garden in Wheeling, West Virginia","Wants to know if Woods will buy iron or castings? from him.","That his Uncle Archibald Woods has nothing to do with the breaking off of a marriage proposal between him and E. Cross.","Reports his version of a conversation between himself and James Spriggs concerning the marriage not taking place between E. Cross and Andrew Woods, Jr. Includes Autograph Note Signed, of Joseph Wilson, n.p. to Archibald Woods, n.p. Statement of Joseph Wilson as a witness to a conversation between Steenrod and Spriggs.","Denies allegations made by Armstrong about Woods' role in preventing marriage between Andrew Woods and E. Cross.","Surprised that Mr. Sprigg should bring him in as author of a report concerning Woods' connection with the breakup of a proposed marriage between Andrew Woods, Jr. and E. Cross.","Woods would like to serve as one of the commissioners to locate the National Road from Wheeling to the Mississippi.","Wants to obtain a statement from ? Washington about Woods' appointment as a commissioner of the National Road.","Has written to President to try to get Woods' appointed a commissioner for the National Road.","Report on the progress of a house Coll is building for Woods.","Scope and Contents Defends himself against accusations by Woods that Coll has wasted boards.","Unable to send deed.","Sends account for education of Miss E. Woods and Miss Wilson.","Unable to pay note due to Woods. Offers alternatives.","Sends deed by ? Drury whom he introduces to Woods. Asks that the $800 for the land be given to Drury.","Asks Woods to pay his bill for the National Intelligencer.","Unable to pay money he owes Woods. Has let ? Bishop go into a house owned by Woods.","James Pindall has resigned his seat in Congress. Wilson discusses those vying to succeed him.","Tries to arrange for two slaves to be sold together.","Analyzes political race to succeed James Pindall in Congress.","Scope and Contents Outlines legal issues over title to Croghan's land. Woods is unable to pay cash. Offers slave and flour. People in Ohio are protecting runaway slaves. The slave he offers in exchange for land he fears will run away to Ohio.","? Zane needs to exert himself more to be elected to Congress.","Unable to raise money.","Wants to borrow money from Woods if Woods will hire out the money he has a judgment for.","Asks Beacher, a lawyer, to collect money for him.","Tells of families and rentals in Woodsfield.","Jackson got a majority of votes in Monongalia County to succeed James Pinball in Congress.","Discusses money owed to Woods by Anthony Weaver.","Will accept slave for land, but not flour.","Discusses election to succeed James Pindall in Congress.","For Woods to act as proxy in election of directors for Northwestern Bank of Virginia.","Concerns appointment of directors to Northwest Bank of Virginia.","Concerns the nomination of directors to Northwest bank of Virginia.","Want to continue using Woods' house as a school.","Wants Woods to offer his George Paull land to Daniel Steenrod.","Discusses running a property line.","Discusses survey of land.","Thomas Wilson thinks Woods probably should sue John? Wilson. No opinion of Spencer case yet. Wants to marry Woods' daughter, Mary, who is his first concern. Discusses Congressional prospects.","Explains his delay because of stage accident.","Asks questions about her husband's land.","William Chapline, Jr., ? Yarnal and Woods are appointed directors of Northwest Bank of Virginia. Does not think Zane will be elected to Congress.","Has received a counterfeit bill from Woods.","Lists directors of Northwest Bank of Virginia Three new counties passed House of Delegates. Does not think legislature will act on re-apportionment.","Sends patent from Land Office. Thinks law will pass granting relief to purchasers of public land. Three members of Congress have died.","Attempts to collect money owed to Northwest Bank of Virginia? Includes Joseph Woods, Nashville, Tenn., to uncle Archibald Woods. Has moved to farm and bill outside of Nashville.","Recollections on appointments of Directors of Northwest Bank. Election of two persons to Council.","Wants to buy land from Woods to settle a dispute.","Concerns a report of debits and credits between Moses Shepherd and U.S. in regard to building the National Road.","First story of Woods' home is finished. Wants to put a shop on Woods' lot.","Hopes to have cases tried for lands on Middle Island. Needs surveys made.","Thomas Wilson will run for Congress against the Harrison County Candidate, E. B. Jackson.","Pleased Woods has given him permission to gain Woods' daughter, Mary's affections. Does not want to elect E. B. Jackson unopposed. Analyzes his father's (Thomas Wilson) chances.","Letter of recommendation for Sommerville \u0026 Moore who wish to borrow money from North West Bank of Virginia.","Asks Woods to be a character witness at his father's trial.","Needs to have special bail entered. Asks it a freeholder in Virginia can be sued although a resident out of the state. Asks that bonds be sent over by Thomas Woods.","Politeness of Mr. Henry Clay. Secretary of Treasury will decide how Moses Shepherd' accounts with U.S. (concerning the National Road) should be settled. \"Mr. Clay has given some assistance.\"","Request for cornmeal.","Has been informed that Woods is going to Indiana. Asks him to look into a land dispute for him.","Sends an account to Woods and asks for money.","For Woods to lease to Cole a tavern, farm, and ferries at mouth of Captina Creek.","Needs Woods to tend to collecting money for him.","Woods gives his philosophy of buying land and gives terms for an exchange of land with Smith.","Scope and Contents Gives excuses for not paying money owed to Woods and his prospects for paying it.","Hanes makes offer to work off debt owed to Woods by making brick.","Smith makes his offer to exchange land.","Presents an offer to settle money owed to Woods by John Stipp.","Thomas Wilson has lost election to Congress. Wilson's law practice has doubled due to the death of ? McGee, Woods' daughter, Mary, has agreed to marry Wilson.","Needs Davis to close contract on land.","Offers to sell his house, lot and farm to Woods.","Scope and Contents ? Buchanan is waiting Woods' reply about selling land.","Has examined land records concerning heirs of Moses Chapline.","Charles White has written to Raccoon Mills to pay taxes on Woods' land. Asks Woods to pay amount due to John White.","If Good will hire his bellows out to Joseph Handlon, Woods will see they are taken care of. Includes, document of Joseph Handlon (witnessed by Andrew Donaldson) acknowledging receipt of the bellows.","Needs a reply from Woods.","Col. Berkshire will write Woods. Wilson describes the house Berkshire has for sale in Morgantown and other houses available in the town.","Has collected money owed to Woods by Asher Jones.","Gives Woods legal advice on a landlord collecting from a tenant.","Asks Woods for patents to land. Woods has had money for the land for 25 years.","Does not think house will suit the land or her business. Commission wants to tear it down. Mrs. Jackson has quit housekeeping.","Scope and Contents Concerns a dispute between Woods and Shepherd over Woods asking for security for a loan. Woods rehearses various incidents involving the building of the National Road. Includes draft of of Archibald Woods to Moses Shepherd, 1821 September 24, concerning a dispute between Woods and Shepherd.","Scope and Contents Suggestions about a possible suit against ? Booth. Wilson wedding with Woods' daughter, Mary, is set for December 6. N. Evans can not yet tell if he will sell house. ? Stealey may be interested in exchanging property with Woods. Stealey's landed property is bound so he cannot sell or exchange it. Eugenuis M. Wilson, Morgantown, West Virginia, to Anne (Poage) Woods, Wheeling, West Virginia. Knows she will miss her daughter, but hope she will not delay the wedding.","Agrees with Woods that honest, independent men should be appointed to Board of Directors of North West bank of Wheeling.","Deliver pork to Jasper Mallory.","Has paid taxes for Woods.","Wants to settle in Indiana and found a newspaper. Needs information from Woods on likely places to settle.","Wants to buy a house and lot from Woods.","Scope and Contents Asks Woods' help in settling accounts with Moses Shepherd concerning the building of the National Road.","Scope and Contents Thinks they need to obtain advice of Philip Doddridge.","Archibald Woods, William Chapline and Peter Yarnall have been continued as directors in Northwest Bank of Virginia Board of Public Works are determined to coerce payment of state dividend due from North West Bank.","Discusses trip and social events in Morgantown.","Scope and Contents Congress has asked for commissioners to file report in Moses Shepherd business (Shepherd's accounts with the U.S. in the building of the National Road.)","Is enjoying life in the country. Gives disadvantages of Wheeling over Pittsburgh for trade. Involved in building the steamboat, \"Nashville of Tennessee.\" Still owes debts in Kentucky of $2l,4000. Gives news of Woods family in Missouri, Kentucky and Virginia.","Wants to rent for only one year.","Scope and Contents Outlines a dispute with Isaac Jones.","Has received Woods' letter and expects to agree to the propositions.","Discusses terms of a land deal.","Scope and Contents Asks Woods to give bearer, J. P. Seaman, two barrels of flour. Will be credited to Woods' subscription to the Presbyterian meetinghouse.","Gives terms on which he will rent land from Woods.","Statement requested by John Nichols of what Samuels \u0026 Burckhaud had said respecting yours \u0026 his business.","Wells gives his statement concerning business between John Nichols and Woods.","Does not think John Wilson will bring suit. Needs copies of agreement regarding the compromise of a lawsuit.","Declines complying with Spencer's request.","Scope and Contents Rehearses his dispute with Isaac Jones.","Would like to live on Woods' land another year.","Housing alternatives in Morgantown.","Scope and Contents Has moved into house formerly occupied by Widow Jackson. Has gone in partnership with ? Gray in the tavern.","Scope and Contents Asks Woods to get paints?","Corn is put up. Other farm business is tended to. Asks if Franklin Woods is going down the river.","How and when money for public land is due.","Notifies Woods his house must be moved.","Surprised Woods will not advance liquor for the tavern Coll and Gray want to establish in a building by Woods.","Bill for two land suits he is handling for Woods have not been paid.","Asks if a suit should be brought.","Asking for liquor for his tavern.","Scope and Contents His conveyance of land to Woods omits lifting an obligation to ? Cole. Cannot meet a proposal of Woods concerning flour and whiskey.","Misunderstood agreement with Woods.","Scope and Contents Recollection of a settlement of lawsuits against ? Nichols.","Asks Woods to survey some land.","Scope and Contents Register of the land Office, Marietta, Ohio. Asks Woods to send patent for land. Asks about a forthcoming sale.","Scope and Contents Request to let William Clark have two barrels of flour out of Woods' subscription to the meeting house.","Scope and Contents Encloses receipt for James Pindall's fees. Wilson's suit against Booth will be lengthy. Still finishing his house. Philip Doddridge is candidate for Congress. Extreme politeness shown Wilson family by Edward Brake ? Jackson.","Scope and Contents As executor of Jeremiah? Hunt, he cannot exchange his brother's land, but can sell it.","Does not wish to buy Woods' house.","Wants use of a lot.","Scope and Contents Thinks ? Meadows will buy land, if not, ? Buchanan will. Gives report on crops and prices. Describes hailstorm with stones measuring fourteen inches in circumference.","Will set out for Indiana. James Paull has a bond on agents of the Penetentiary at Frankfort.","Offers to divide and sell brother's estate's land.","Estimates cost of thirteen hundred dollars to build a house for Woods.","Eugenius has had fever. House is not finished yet.","On his way to New Orleans. Gives prices.","Has given information to ? Chesbrough. Recommends Chesbrough as a tenant.","Sold Woods' land to James Buckhanon. Gives news of his family.","Wants to know if Woods would exchange land in Ohio, for land in Indiana for Bowland's brother, Matthew.","Concerns property lines and rye.","Appreciates Woods' offer regarding his house in Wheeling, but his wife is unwilling to reenter tavernkeeping.","Scope and Contents Saying that he shipped himself on board the brig \"Harriot\" for Baltimore with paid passage \u0026 thirteen hundred \u0026 thirty dollars.","Illness of everyone, Wants more land.","Cannot keep tavern because wife is ill. Recommends John Isett.","Would like to visit the next day.","Brother Robert Poage got ankle dislocated. Has not heard anything respecting Mr. Jening's recent receipt?","Concerns a legal dispute. Will come in about October 5 or 6. concerns other collections.","Will write a lawyer he knows in Kentucky to get information for Woods.","Scope and Contents Describes death of Franklin Woods on board brig \"Harriott\". Woods' money, watch, and trunk are in possession of Capt. Diamond in Baltimore.","Concerns taking of depositions of Philip Doddridge, Thomas Wilson and ? Hammond. \"I am of your opinion that the cause ought to be tried while Judge Tucker is on the Bench. I like his bold strait-forward way of getting at justice.\" Thomas Wilson's health is not good. His wife and child went out in carriage.","Encloses a short address and petition relative to removal of the Seat of Government.","Supervision of cleaning out of street. Expresses sympathy in loss of Woods' son.","Asks Woods for a description of his house in Wheeling.","Judgment has been obtained in case of Paul's assignee v. Boothe. Mary is in as good health as could be expected from her \"delicate situation.\" Does not think he will move to Wheeling.","Gives legal advice from ? Hammond concerning the building of a house.","Has discussed deal with ? Minor. Coll will take the bargain under certain arrangements.","Asks Woods to deliver to Woods, Paull \u0026 Co. the bonds of Joseph Vanmeter as security.","Recounts death of Franklin Woods. Gives statement of Barr Wilson in lawsuit of Wilson against Daniel Booth.","Goes over his side of an argument with Shepherd apparently concerning Shepherd's business with the North West Bank.","Will take Woods' property if Woods will put house in order.","Has tended to paying Croghan's land taxes. Gives his terms for exchange of land.","Recommends ? Gray.","Scope and Contents James Pleasants elected governor. William Brown of Williamsburg was elected chancellor of Fredericksburg or Williamsburg District. Mentions possibility of removal of seat of justice in Ohio County, Virginia","Bill appointing commissioners to locate seat of justice in Ohio County was rejected by committee]. Bill passed House of Delegates ratifying the convention entered into by Henry Clay and Benjamin Watkins Leigh. Discusses re-apportionment.","Scope and Contents Outlines debate over moving seat of justice in Ohio County, West Virginia \"Doddridge conducts himself well and is decidedly the ablest man in the House.\"","Has received letters \"giving the sad tidings of your sons deaths, both of them esteemed by us all....\" Lists his selections of public lands. Excuses why he has not been to White River. Has built four cabins. Gives crop prices.","Declines making a contract for a house belonging to Swearinger and gives reasons.","Scope and Contents \" I am very much so feeble as much as possible to be out of be \u0026 troubled with doleful low spirits. The Lord knows I have not had much in a married life but what has been pain to body and mind;\" Grieves for brother. Writes about her son, Alfred.","Asks that Silvia (a slave) be sent to her.","Gives his terms for exchange of land.","Encloses form of deed and an opinion. Has referred matter of slave, Sylvia or Silvia, to Mary, but is fearful that if Woods can not manage her, he will be unable to. Pleased to send Washington Wilson? to Philadelphia for glasses. Discusses benefits sight will provide.","Excuse for not getting brick for Woods.","Is writing for John Stipp to ask Woods to stay execution for money owed Woods.","Asks Woods to indulge him on debt for a while.","Asks for receipt and that Paull would try to get Woods to indulge him on debt for a while.","Request for corn and straw.","Asking them to hurry to complete a house they are building for him to minimize fire hazard.","Request for flour and bran.","Scope and Contents His wife, Mary, is in excellent health. Includes, Autograph Letter Signed, of Mary (Woods) Wilson, Morgantown, West Virginia to Ann (Poage) Woods Gives news of family.","Sends form of a deed. Has asked Alpheus Wilson to decide to go to Wheeling or stay in Morgantown. If he stays, Eugenius Wilson will go to Wheeling.","Thinks he can collect money from McLean \u0026 Guard.","Urges him to finish house.","Asks Woods to have his lot for a house surveyed.","Explains delay in settling debt of James Okey to Woods.","Announces birth of a daughter.","Lists quarters of public lands. Asks that deeds for certain lands be sent.","Lists two questions about the Cumberland Road and asks Doddridge to respond so people can decide whether or not to vote for him for Congress. Includes Doddridge responding to Woods' questions.","Asks information about land on Fishing Creek.","Needs to go to Washington, D.C. to save himself for an endorsement in the North West Bank.","Describes how she feel after her daughter is one month old. Has no one with her except a black woman named Dark? Would rather Silvia not come.","Discussing possibility of lawsuit between Noah Zane and Woods.","Unable to comply with summons.","Request for flour.","Is trying to sell his farm.","Flour from Woods' mill is too dark. Asks to buy some more.","Offers deal to Woods to lease land with option to buy.","Describes the activities of the household. Plans trip. Mentions slave, Dark.","Description of Indiana and Indianapolis, in particular.","Wants to buy a lot.","Family news.","Wants to move West, but needs Woods' advice on where to settle. Eugenius ill with bllious fever. Lists candidates for Congress, including Philip Doddridge.","Reports on Edgar C. Wilson's trip to Indiana. Alpheus has not yet decided about moving. A lawsuit in Clarksburg has been continued. Gives Chancellor's reasons and states that North West Bank needs to answer.","Request for money. Brother is dying.","A man has applied for a lease of Woods' land to make saltpetre.","Asks for a legal opinion concerning one of the North West Bank of Virginia directors Moses H. Shepherd owing money to the Bank.","Asks Woods about land in Tyler County.","Describes Indiana and his circumstances living in Indianapolis.","Cannot get his money from Moses Shepherd for building a bridge on the National Road.","Sends five dollars although he doesn't think he owes Burns.","Describes court system in Indiana. Complains about its Constitution and laws. Death of Mrs. Eli Stealey. Col. Paxton who owes money to Thomas Wilson lives there. Mentions Jacob Wetzel?","Does not want to go back to Captina. Has hogs ready to drive.","Concerns an injunction gotten by ? Booth.","Needs answers of Benjamin W. Wilson, George Paull and Archibald Woods to an injunction obtained by Booth. Bears notes by Archibald Woods.","Leaves a contract for land up to Woods.","Requests $13 on Archibald Woods' account.","Bill for the National Intelligencer.","Wants Woods to stop a survey being entered by Neil Gunn.","Interested in land owned by Woods on Middle Island.","Serving as deputy clerk. \"A good many Indians allways about Fort Harrison...they are quite peacable however I was under the necessity of giving a Potawatomy a flogging a few days ago for his impudence.\" Has a full set of surveying instruments. Has written Thomas Woods about his land. Is guardian of 12 year old boy.","Concerns taking of depositions in lawsuit involving ? Wilson.","Does not think anything should be done regarding threat against North West Bank of Virginia until director carries out threat.","Director who owes money to bank has hired able lawyers including Philip Dod]ridge.Should bank settle debt by accepting stock at par?","Unable to travel to Clarksburg as witness in U. States v. Salathial Curtis. Asks to be excused.","Injunction of Booth v. Paull was dissolved as to all except $350. Case of Caruthers against North West Bank of Virginia was decided in favor of bank. Case of Poage against Thomas Wilson decided for Wilson. People in Clarksburg want to effect a reorganization of judicial districts.","Wants to buy clay from Woods' swamp.","Dispute over security for rent.","Describes situation of lawyers in Indianapolis.","Has a man, William Drenninger,who wishes to lease Woods' property.","Asks him to send patents and to speak to governor about money owed to North West Bank of Virginia by Moses H. Shepherd. Asks him to see if land in Tyler County was sold for taxes.","Lists taxes owed on land in Tyler County.","Unable to see him. Ash can rely on Woods' doing what he said he would.","Jacob Ash cannot pay for land on Middle Island. Carothers would like to buy on same terms.","Will accept slave in trade for Hog Run land.","Scope and Contents Read letter to Barr who is interested in land if he can sell his. Finch is not interested in proposal made to him by Woods as it stands.","Wants to buy land from Woods.","Governor will not express an opinion on money Moses Shepherd owes to North West Bank. Directors will be appointed next week. Willson does not wish to run again for General Assembly.","Has begun suit against Booth. Elated at prospect of armory being fixed at Jackson's Forge on Cheat Mt. six miles from town. \"If we get the Armory-then the canal will come near that-and what a space does that open for building castles in the air!\"","Is enclosing copies of patents. Elkins' patent cannot be found. Old directors of North West Bank re-appointed. Discusses several bills concerning the Bank and taxation. Friends of William Crawford are in favor of Congressional caucus.","Prefers Leffler for Senate over Morgan. Thinks Morgan's name and residence will give him a large majority in this County over Leffler, Edgington or McCloy. Asks Woods to send circumstances of lawsuit involving land purchased from William Croghan. If he runs for General Assembly would have to give up office he holds, would lose business while in Richmond and could not save money \"if a man mingles with the first ranks of Society \u0026 lives with the most influential members which I should certainly do in order to give myself standing which would enable me to be useful to my constituents.\" Attempting to contract for books in Baltimore. \"Stephen does tolerably well after having rec'd several whippings.\" Does not think Armory will be located yet.","Continues in readiness and waits for Woods to come.","General assembly business. Richmond Junto is for Crawford, Clay next.","North American Insurance Companywill insure Woods' house. Presents terms.","Bill to amend charter of Northwestern Bank was rejected in Committee. Majority for Crawford. Clay stands next to Crawford. Morgan is candidate for the Senate. Expect to elect Charles F. Mercer a brigadier general. Bill for additional appropriation to the University of Virginia has many enemies.","Has toured various countries. Describes Weston. Thinks Philip Doddridge will have a better chance for election this election.","Applies to Graham for redress because Joseph Woods would not sell land.","Describes her household.","Needs information on whether to bid against Clarke for land.","Cannot find patents to land on Hog Run.","Wants to buy land.","Has not find papers for Hog Island land. Has no objection to suit being instituted in his name.","\"The presidential quesion is slumbering \u0026 the cause of the Greeks is occupying its place.\" Against the state borrowing money to improve James and Potomac Rivers.","Is enclosing a legal opinion. Gives advice on suit in Croghan's name. Also legal questions regarding suit against Booth. Joseph T. Daugherty will run for General Assembly.","Has settled Woods' delinquent land tax.","Alterations made in judiciary system. Presidential politics in Indiana.","Sale of house, lot and tannery of James Okey, deceased.","Has leased Woods' land and would like to buy it. Makes offer.","Terms for leasing land from Woods.","Misunderstanding over Conner working for Woods the previous fall.","Includes draft of Archibald Woods to ? Rapp.","Cites laws pertaining to military land warrants. \"My greatest anxiety at this time is to get a library.\"","Purchased 27 acres on hill north of town.","William Deringer has agreed to lease part of Woods' quarter. Questions about location of water.","Hunt is ready to sell land and can make a good title.","Arrangements to obtain slave Woods is trading for land.","Detained by lowness of river.","Norval Wilson?. Has a fine girl. Ready to change her name. Is giving ? short \"soft looks.\" Gives other family news.","All fractions and part of fractions of land will be offered at remaining sales in half quarters.","For 16,4000 acres in Tyler County. Bears affidavits by A. S. Brickhead. Copy made by D. Hickman.","Is not interested in selling land and buying any of Hunt. Concerned about healthiness of the land. Describes number of game killed. Describes his property. Expects Wetsel? to go with him to look for a lead mine the Indians have told him of.","May expect him within two weeks.","Informs Rapp of a mistake in quantity of land.","Could not send money by John Owens because he does not get along. \"...Mrs. Bowland has not spoke to her father, nor uncle since the time of her marriage.\" Will send money by Edgar Campbell Wilson.\"I am about to open a house of entertainment in this place.\"","Unwilling to compel slave to leave Woods that was to be exchanged for land. Send $400 instead.","\"...I send Hazel and have no doubt he will please you. As he has not seen you, I have had to promise that if he is not pleased with his situation I will replace him...\"","Cannot meet with Woods about land deal.","Has purchased land at Woods' request.","Wants to buy a fractional part of a quarter of public land.","Asks Skinner to convey a letter and money to Joseph Hood for public land.","Speculates on a trip. Slave, Darky, is ill. Children, Ann and Steve, always get into mischief. Washington started yesterday to Canonsburgh to college. Neighbor, Mrs. Dougherty is dying of consumption.","Asks payment of fees for legal services rendered in Paull v. Daniel Booth.","Defends himself from Woods' remarks concerning the painting of a fence by his son and other remarks.","Tried to carry out Woods instructions in regard to the purchase of a fraction of public land but was unable to because of rules cited by Joseph Woods, Register of Land Office and by the Receiver.","Crops, hunting.","Offers slave for sale.","Concerns vines.","Wants to buy land from Hunt.","Will forward deed to Woods when he picks it up in Louisville. Would like to see slave \u0026 reconcile him to accompany him to Kentucky, \"for I assure you, I can not resort to force to induce it... I could not think of having him delivered to me at this place, or of his remaining here any time, the best of servants would get spoiled in this place directly.\"","Chancellor's opinion is that redress should be sought on covenant of warranty which rests in the heirs, not the administrator.\"","Bank is not selling drafts until September.","Is suspending the issuing of a patent until after next Congress.","Woods' land at Woodsfield do not live up to his expectations. Would like list of Indiana lands.","Description of journey from Wheeling to Morgantown. Daniel Booth and John Wilson have been committed to jail by marshals.","Cannot find record that Woods paid taxes. Needs to pay to keep land for being sold. Includes Benjamin W. Wilson, to Archibald Woods, asking Woods for money and informing him he could not get oxen.","Desires to buy land.","Apologizes for sending deed after Woods declined to purchase the land. Still would like to sell it.","To sell 300 acres of land to Andrew Ragu, Drury Baker and George Baker.","Daniel Booth and Juno Wilson were bonded out of jail and broke the bond. General Booth was security and now is bound for whole debt. Family news. Edgar has given up intention of returning to Indiana.","Will bring cattle the following week.","Needs depositions from Woods for Chapline's lawsuit in which Woods will be cross examined.","Illness in neighborhood. Is thinking of leaving. Asks about land owned by Woods.","Will transfer land when requested.","Will be at Woodsfield, 1824 October 11. Offers tanyard.","Makes offer for lots.","Makes offer for lots.","Family news.","Asks Woods to endorse for $500.","Asks for specifics of land offer.","Wishes to buy lot in Woodsfield. Includes, Note of memorandum by Woods of an offer to Miller, 1824 October 30.","Asks for more information for Chapline's lawsuit.","Unable to attend court in case of U.S. v. Salathiel Curtis.","Unable to pay for lot. Lists different alternatives.","Legal advice pertaining to Woods v. John and Stephen R. Wilson and the land claimed by William Croghan, Jr. and the Chaplines.","Concerns bill for Ohio Company presented to bank that should be paid if Thomas Wilson says it should be paid. Includes document of Thomas Wilson,stating that he did not handle the suit, but James McGee did. Tells what he knows.","Edgar has gone to Mason County, Virginia. Alpheus does not like living in Pennsylvania. Nancy (Wilson) Crawford died in June, leaving three month old child.","To build a log cabin. Gives specifications.","Has not been paid by Moses Chapline.","Wants more information about tending mill for Woods.","Needs answer to Archibald Woods' question. Includes Israel to Sehon undated, stating he has already responded to Woods. 1 page.","Immediately sent Woods' letter down to Jacob Israel.","Makes an offer for property.","Wants to lease land from Woods.","Thinks bill for Moses H. Shepherd and his account with the National Road] will pass both houses in Congress. Vote for President and Vice President will be held that day. Bill has passes House for continuation of Cumberland Road.","Scope and Contents Heard of opposition in Ohio County to Philip Doddridge. Doddridge is favorite of Monongalia. \"The people here appear to be weary and ashamed of such a feeble, inefficient cypher as our present representative.\" Interest in Union canal.","Mrs. McLeery's house and lots are for sale. She is interested in living there. \"you mentioned in your last letter you would like to sell Sye and his wife to some person here. I don't know any person here that is able to unless Alpheus would. When he moved to Pennsylvania he set his free and now he is coming to Virginia he will want them.\" Alpheus' wife has another daughter.","Since Cumberland Road continuation is settled, district will no longer be divided. Asks that Woods bring correspondence between E. W. Wells and ? Morgan to the election. \"I have a strong personal desire to be elected at this time. I feel that I have almost subdued a habit which has long held me depressed. A change of circumstances would assist me with a powerful moral force.\"","Pays debt to bank. Asks to borrow more money.","Wants to know it he will lease for another year.","Deposit in Bank of Indiana for money owed to Woods by John and Joseph Smith.","Thanks Woods for 10 volumes of state papers. \"Mary is in no conditon to travel....\" Received $200 for Booth money in PaullV. Booth.Would like History of the Council of Trentfrom Woods' library. Doddridge is campaigning well. Hopes for canal.","Dispute over hogs.","Concerns rye.","Legal opinion concerning judgment of Ohio Company against Edward and Jonathan Jackson.","Upset that Joseph Johnson will be elected. Has not heard who is appointed judge in place of ? Jackson.","Received Woods' agreement in case of Woods et al. v. Wilson. Woods can take Charles Hammond's deposition in Cincinnati. Questions to ask.","Concerns parts for a repair?","Will pay him as soon as he can. Cannot find purchaser. If bad health this season, he will leave.","Asking Shepherd to pay debt owed to Franklin Woods.","Authorizes Caldwell to execute deed of trust in debt owed to Franklin Woods by Moses Shepherd.","Sends oxen to be sold. Deletes land deal between ? Clarke and ? Martin.","Concerns taking of Hammond's deposition in Wilsonv. Woods.Thinks Woods or someone should \"attend for Doddridge may be absent-may be drunk....\" Does not trust Doddridge because he is employed by Spencer if Wilson wins lawsuit. Mentions canal. Family news.","Asks questions regarding notices on the taking of depositions in Wilson v. Woods. Includes Archibald Woods to Eugenius M. Wilson. Concern Wilson v. Wood.","Will keep the oxen.","Purchased a pair of bears? Will not again be a candidate unless that should entirely consist with the views of E. M. Wilson and Thomas Hayward.","Ready to do millwright work.","Needs to know time he is to give deposition in Wilson v. Woods. Needs note in North West Bank of Virginia continued.","Failed to get Hammond's deposition because no hour specified in the notice. Thomas Wilson has dropsy. His best \"negro man, George, whether from some physical disease or from grief...of his master's death...suddenly went mad...got into the river and was drowned.\"","Woods' lands near Salt Creek will be valuable because of salt.","Thanks Woods for catching his mare.","(Apparently has been elected to a church conference?) of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Family news, including wife's approaching confinement and father's (Thomas Wilson) health.","Family news including her approaching confinement, health of her father-in-law (Thomas Wilson). Husband, Eugenius, has been elected to convention at Staunton.","Asks Woods' help with note to be put in North Western Bank.","Mary had girl. Sick afterwards. Treatments described.","Unhappy over route through his land. Also not pleased with goods sent by Mallory.","Depositions have been taken in Wilson v. Woods.","For 1180 acres in Belmont County, Ohio. Bears affidavit of Samuel Fitch and recorded by William Paris, Jr.","Needs $300 to be given to Knox \u0026 McGee.","Unable to obtain Philip Doddridge's deposition. Left him drunk at Staunton. Legal advice to Woods. Family news.","Ill-health of Mary (Woods) Wilson. Baby is named Frances. Prospective trips.","Needs to depend upon having Woods' place to rent.","Archibald Woods to ? defending himself from charge he induced Knox \u0026 McKee to not honor recipients drafts.","Will not attend examination because son, William, has nothing memorized to deliver. Asks why. Includes Archibald Woods, to Jasper Mallory, concerning money owed by Mallory to Woods.","Emily would like to go to school in Baltimore.","Scope and Contents Wilson v. Woods was not tried. \"Negro woman and three children\" belonging to estate he was administering ran away. He may be liable. \"The negros are leaving this County by whole families and very few retaken. I look for Darky to go next and I shall not much regret it for although she is a good house servant yet I cannot (unless I lock her up every night) prevent her from getting into bad company, and she has now become almost a common strumpet--a being that I loathe to look upon.\" has not received money in Paull v. Booth.","Needs to know what arrangement is to be made for Moses H. Shepherd to pay debt.","Woods' son-in-law, C. D. Knox has left word regarding Tavern. Asks Woods to send terms.","Concerned over a director owing bank money.","Describes his tavern in Wheeling and its location.","Family news from Augusta County, Virginia. Eugenius Wilson is unpopular because perceived as spearheading prosecution against two members of General Assembly, Edward Watts and Francis Billingsley for bribery. Mentions effect of death of James Pindall.","Suit has been instituted in Superior Court of Law against ? Childers?","Concerns about lawsuit which charges a title to land Woods is involved in is vague. Asks for patents and information.","Redeems watch. Asks Woods to come survey land.","Asks if a position is available at Knox \u0026 McKee for Washington Wilson. Death of Thomas Wilson.","Washington Wilson declines position with Knox \u0026 McGee and has accepted one elsewhere. Death of Thomas Wilson and death of Sarah Woods.","Suggests Woods come to next Court when Court House will be discussed.","Pork is rejected by Navy inspectors. Settled business with Moses H. Shepherd who will dismiss lawsuits.","Political prospects for Congress. News of Morgantown. Summarizes letter from a runaway slave.","Progress of lawsuit in Wilson v. Woods.","Unable to pay money owed to Woods.","Chancellor Tucker has rendered decision. Wilson v. Woods must be decided by jury. Doddridges' arguments good. Received Booth money.","Outlines political strategy to convince Haymond not to run for Congress.","Roadmakers are ready to cut drain through Woods' field.","Predicts results in congressional race. Brother Norval Wilson married to ? Howland.","Unable to pay money.","Order for flour.","Builders of National Road have let water onto his garden.","Recommends ? Kennon to purchase land.","Has checked lawsuits of Kershner v. England, Morris, Woods \u0026 Caldwell.","Would like to be appointed superintendent of road.","Inquires about land his deceased father owned in Ohio County. If Woods never collected money for A. Hamilton, he won't from his estate which will be insolvent. McClandhan's mother died 1824 May.","William Brookover would like to rent land from Woods.","Darky, slave, has tried to run away twice. Is being returned to Woods family.","Concerned over money owed Northwestern Bank by a director. Recommends three names to be appointed as director.","Suggests Woods direct finishing of his warehouse.","Transmits money owed to Woods by ? Maxwell.","Compromise proposed in Wilson v. Woods. Cresap v. Chapline's heirs was decided in favor of Cresap. Has sold Darky to man in Harrison County for $300.","Thinks Doddridge will stand better chance of winning than Leffler for Congress.","Concerns appointment of Woods as a director of Northwestern Bank.","Concerns Wilson v. Woods, Woods v. Booth, and Woods' place as director of Northwestern Bank of Virginia.","Will defend three directors of Northwestern Bank of Virginia against being surplanted.","Concerns Emily Knox's dissatisfaction with her school in Baltimore.","Does not recommend compromise in Wilson v. Woods. Problem with directors of Northwestern Bank of Virginia T. P. Ray and Alpheus P. Wilson will attend canal convention before going to Richmond. Does not trust Thomas S. Haymond. Passes on name of George Kyger for tavern. Wilson will act as clerk in T. P. Ray's absence.","Maxwell expects to pay money owed to Woods.","Moses Shepherd wants to meet with Woods.","Defends Henry St. George Tucker from charge of being an agent of John R. Wilson (charges perhaps levied by Philip Doddridge).","Notifies Ruggles that there is already a post office named Captina Creek in Belmont County, Ohio so suggests another name.","Family news.","Travel in Missouri in winter.","Making arrangements to pay note. Candidate for next Congress. Hopes Woods will not move against Middle Island Company.","Need postal route on west side of Ohio River. Asks Woods' advice.","Satisfied with how situation regarding indebtedness of directors of Northwester Bank of Virginia has turned out. Yarnall, Sprigg and Shepherd together owe about $70,000. Sprigg and Shepherd re-elected. Quotes Woods' misgivings about Henry St. George Tucker. Should resist any change in venue in Woods v. Wilson.","Advice on a postal route west of Ohio River.","Route has been established to serve Captina Point (now Powhatan Point).","Has horse for sale.","No reply to previous letter. Will call on Woods to take deposition concerning claim of Moses Shepherd for building National Road.","Sends dried peaches. Does not want to rent Woods' place when lease expires.","Major Smith intends to become a tenant under Woods.","Post route has been established including Woodsfield.","Advice in Wilson v. Woods. Family news including the education of an orphan child.","Damage done to Woods' land by a tenant. Suggests a ? Davis to make 100,000 brick.","Will take along with James Smith the store and warehouse.","Will pay bills for daughter, Emily, and make arrangements for her trip home.","Does not consider land cleared properly by Miller.","Wants to buy wood from Woods.","Has sold tanyard--asks Woods or George Paull to make out deed to William Craig, the purchaser. Business is stirring at Woodsfield.","Concerns land claimed by James McHenry. Gives information concerning McHenry's family. Probably concerns Wilson v. Woods.","Asks Woods to call on him at his office.","Concerns money owed by ? Maxwell.","Woods v. Boothe. Has settled with Mrs. Pindall. Woods v. Wilson did not gain a change of venue and Henry St. George Tucker's opinion.","Asks about note for money owed by ? Smith.","Inability to pay money owed to Woods.","Will tend to collecting money for Woods.","Bad health of Robert Woods. Gives news of extended family. Wants flour sent to him on a regular basis.","Family news.","Sends eight dollars.","Agrees to buy land.","Has deposited $1520 in bank for Wilson's use. Bring deed to Philadelphia.","Shall attend a sale.","Needs to stay in Morgantown to attend to client's business. Will have subpoenas served. Thinks Doddridge should be examined as a witness.","Needs aged whiskey.","Wants to give up place. Recommends Obed Morris to have it.","Learned through Thomas S. Haymond that it is intention of Yarnal \u0026 Co. to make a violent effort to get the ascendancy in the direction of the Northwestern Bank. Has erred in recommending Zane as a director.","Unable to see John Rector.","Encloses $250 From ? Maxwell. Thinks Chancellor Tucker will refuse motion for a new trial. Jacobs and Doddridge \"argued rather feebly....I explained to the Judge all the circumstances of the trial on our journey up from Morgantown to this court.\"","Asks questions about the building of a turnpike since one has been authorized by legislature from Nashville to Columbia.","Dispute over Woods' not putting warehouse in repair and over the price of a horse.","Has gotten load and a halt of clay and has filled up holes in bank which he understands is Woods' objection to taking clay.","Disappointed at Chancellor Tucker's decision in Wilson v. Woods. Gives advice on next legal steps to take.","Scope and Contents Answers inquiries made by Woods in  Wilson v. Woods . Doddridge upset at remark he was unwell. Has put a piece in the paper under signature of \"concert\" supporting Adams meeting.","States condition of Northwest Bank of Virginia Recommends against appointment of Moses W. Chapline or ? Yarnall as directors.","Answering questions posed by Archibald Woods about methods and cost of building National Road. Also mentions Ohio Road and McAdams Plan of road construction. Questions in handwriting of Woods.","Asks delay in paying money.","Had anti-Jackson meeting. Ladies have formed literary society which meets in Wilson's office every Monday evening in which the Bible makes a part of their reading.","Wants to rent Woods' tavern in Wheeling.","Terms of land deal.","Must have whole record copied--not selected parts. Legal advice in Wilson v. Woods. Believes Chancellor Tucker was wrong in directing issue to be tried. Advises an appeal.","Anthony D. Clarke borrowed $5,000 from Woods secured by deed of trust for land. Asks it they have the funds.","Will give up his house in Frederick. Then will look out for a first rate hotel. Thanks Charles D. Knox for writing him about Woods' hotel in Wheeling.","Asks her father to visit. Discusses her children. Has clergyman boarding with them who will teach school.","Wants to buy land. Includes John H. Jenkins to Archibald Woods, recommending Strean?","Describes arrival of first steamboat, \"Reindeer\" at Morgantown. Court record of Wilson v. Woods will not be copied for a month because it is so large and clerk has other records to copy. Alpheus P. Wilson and T. P. Ray started to Richmond to attend Anti-Jackson Convention.","Would like to rent a house if Woods or any of his friends buys it.","Has received court record of 216 pages in Wilson v. Woods. Gives legal advice for the appeal. Morgan has declared for Senate.","Legal advice.","Send survey of 800 acre tract at Middle Island and he will make offer.","Ready to give out brickmaking contract, for courthouse in Woodsfield?","Asks Caldwell to stop cutting timber on land sold to Nathan Ilanes. Includes memorandum of letter to Governor by Woods concerning Northwestern Bank of Virginia.","Does not think the bill concerning his account with the U.S. for building the National Road will be acted upon this session.","Needs to borrow money from Northwestern Bank of Virginia.","Asks help in getting a note discounted.","Asks if he can pay debt with steers and horses.","Sends carpet yarn to be colored and woven. Does not want a little girl to help in house. Mr. Russ (Presbyterian minister) is boarding with them.","Asks help in obtaining loan from Northwestern Bank of Virginia.","Sends two pigs.","Has procured two six week old pigs for Woods.","Believes Henry St. George Tucker's decision in Wilson v. Woods will be reversed. Chapman Johnson is tending to appeal. High spirits in Morgantown due to prospects for railroad. He and Ray are directed to invest $3200 in bank stock as executors of N. Evans.","Asks Woods' help in getting payment from Moses Shepherd for helping to build bridge as part of the National Road. Daniel Steenrod owes him.","Scope and Contents Thanks him for new saddle. Hope he will go to the Springs.","Asks Woods to advance fee.","There is a case against Dillon for $1,000 ordered by Jacobs. Clark will appeal in ejectment case.","Answers complaints about the shoeing of Woods' horse.","Hesitant to give advice in Clark lawsuit, but does so. Has applied to be Commonwealths Attorney in Brooke, Tyler and Randolph counties.","Cannot pay him yet. Since Woods is concerned with Wheeling foundry, asks for a cast screw and plate for pressing cloth at his fulling mill.","Adams has sold land in Delaware. Will pay Woods when that is settled. Sehon will pay his part even if he has to borrow.","Would like to borrow two hundred dollars from Woods.","New York is in favor of Andrew Jackson. New York \"is destined to be a Great Nation within itself.\"","Concerns Daniel Clark.","Leaving for Bedford. Did not get appointment as Commonwealth's Attorney for Brooke County or Tyler County. Still a candidate for Randolph County.","Concerns possibility of a canal. Public is losing confidence in Railroad company.","Father-in-law needs land. Send terms.","Will attend to entering land for Woods.","Clark says Woods has libeled and will not agree to terms.","Legal advice concerning injunction against Clarke.","Passes on legal advice from Genin and his advice in lawsuit against Clark.","Horatio Bakewell needs clay.","Gives his advice in lawsuit against Clarke. Thinks Woods should have compromised. Sends money for Alfred's bill.","Legal advice regarding the administration of an estate.","Interested in renting house.","Washington Wilson is seeking a new position.","Clark did not give security in lawsuit.","Clark did not give security. May compromise. Have lost member of Congress.","Interested in being miller.","Advises against lawsuit in name of Northwestern Bank of Virginia against ? Adams. Justifies Sehon's bill for copying court record. Alpheus P. Willson has son, Evans.","Scope and Contents Megurder? unwilling to give bail to close deed.","Describes stay in Pittsburgh.","Will make deed and send it. Father's health is bad.","Will lease stove and storehouses at Powhatan Point.","News of Morgantown and their mutual friends.","Has entered land for Woods.","Dispute with Jasper? Mallory.","Woods has been appointed state proxy to represent state in the North Western Bank of Virginia. General Assembly is discussing Georgia and South Carolina anti-tariff resolutions.","Has decided to marry Mrs. McFerran, sister of Stephen Clowell. Gives reasons.","Unable to pay Woods.","Pannell need to finish house he is building for Woods.","Remits money.","Legal advice in lawsuit against Clarke.","Asks for location of Woods' land near his land so he can examine it.","Concerns candidates for election to Constitutional Convention of 1829. Mentions Edgar Campbell Wilson's prospects for re-election. Is worried about financial matters. Has spent one-fourth of income on religious and charitable matters.","Would like to meet concerning mill.","Discusses his reelection campaign. Mentions newspaper. Eugenius' candidacy for Convention of 1829.","Cannot wind up business and take Woods' mill for two months. Would like to be let off contract.","Needs Woods to attend bank board meeting of Northwestern Bank of Virginia and bring Steenrod so Board can authorize Thomas Woods to release a claim.","Would like to take Woods' mill.","His candidacy for the Constitutional Convention of 1829 and his position on reform.","Cannot pay money owed to Woods.","Thought McLure had sold his foundry.","Crippled and unable to do anything. Dispute over building a house for Woods.","Tries to settle debt.","Balance due in public land entered by Woods.","Prospects for Mallory to rent mouth of Captina.","Gives terms for selling land to Woods.","Deed needs to be re-done. Buckhannon unable to pay. Sylvanus Tarkington makes offer for land. Leffler and brother do not like the country.","Sends bank notes by Archibald Woods.","Making plans in case her husband, Eugenius, attends Constitutional Convention of 1829.","Dissatisfied with house Randolph has built.","Needs payment for land.","Dispute with ? Pollock.","Needs note discounted.","Does not know when patent will be issued on Peter Hines' land.","Needs to meet with Woods regarding the \"Captina Business.\"","Needs Woods influence with court. Will come alone because it is not safe to bring Negroes to that County.","Details of a trip to Bloomington, Ind.","Coulter quotes law on deputy clerks to show that his signature on a certificate of a deed is valid.","Gives terms on which he will rent land from Woods.","Asks Woods' help with debt owed by James Woods \u0026 Co.","A statement concerning money owed him by ? Booth.","Answers questions about land he sold.","Answers questions about sale of mortgaged land by Henry Smith.","Reports on value of Woods' land. Mentions grant of land for canal through the state.","Found house. Will pay Woods for pasture.","Will come to Wheeling to check on house being built for him there.","Talked to his father about mortgaged land that was sold. Promise family will pay Woods.","Sends copy of caveat.","Wants to buy town lot from Woods.","Sends Woods notice of money due.","? Thomas is interested in renting a tavern.","Concerns Silas Bowery who purchased mortgaged land from Henry Smith. Sends bill for services as a spy attested by John Brown who was a ranger at the same time.","Scope and Contents Deed between Archibald Woods and Ann Woods of the first part, John McLure and Mary McLure of the second part, James H. Forythe and Ellen Forsythe of the third part, John List and Ann List of the fourth part, and Thomas Woods and May Woods of the fifth part all of Ohio County, West Virginia] and Thomas Johnston, Israle Updegraff, John List and Ellen List of the sixth part to convey land in North Wheeling.","Wants to take house (hotel?) from Woods.","Terms for King to lease a tavern.","Will be in Wheeling to negotiate lease.","Re-assures Woods about mortgaged land.","Introduces Thomas Edmundson who is a stockholder in Franklin Turnpike Road and is inspecting U.S. Road (McAdam's Road.)","Wants to know if Woods will agree to sell his father's (E. McClanahan) land. Has nine children, all daughters. He will be sixty-one in April. Other news of his family.","Asks if John Caldwell and wife are alive.","Wants to clarify title to land transferred by Wheeling Co. to Middle Island Company. Concerned about the dower right of Mrs. John Caldwell.","Has paid Woods' taxes. Explanation concerning a lease.","Concerns orders for bricks.","Delay in readying Globe Inn. Can get present building ready.","Discusses career plans, medical school, and growth of Cincinnati.","Toll gates on U.S. Road will not pass. May get single appropriation to repair it. Mentions bridge.","Trying to collect money from James Campbell.","New building needs fireplaces and filled ice house. Wants to supervise building of kitchen.","Concerns Cumberland Road and Bridge.","Introduces ? Shaffer of Pittsburgh who is a miller.","Will comply with terms for property transfer.","Scope and Contents Uncle and Aunt Wilson have moved to Wheeling. College has between 40 and 50 students. Includes Autograph Letter Signed of H. Woods, Washington, Pa., to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, West Virginia,1831 February 6. Outlines his course of study.","Asks Woods not to proceed against land for debt owed by ? Davidson since he (James Campbell) has purchased it.","Directions for fixing up hotel.","Pleased Woods has obtained an icehouse for the hotel. Requests a storeroom.","Encloses notice of Navy Department to application. Calhoun's pamphlet is out.","Various possibilities for an election.","Promises to pay money owed to Woods.","Hand money being lent to his son","Will come to Wheeling to practice medicine within two or three months.","Army worms have destroyed grain. Smith is mad at him for reporting to Woods Smith's sale of mortgaged land.","Randolph has not given up lease.","Will pay balance on a note and will try to pay other note during next winter.","Difference of opinion concerning expiration of lease.","Believe they can effect a trade.","Reports on Woods' land.","To carry out a contract between James McHenry's representatives and a land company consisting of Robert Woods,Archibald Woods, James Caldwell, Moses Chapline and John Caidwell.","For delinquent taxes to William Puett issued by Austin M. Puett, Commissioner of Revenue for Parke County, Indiana. Includes, receipt issued to Thomas Woods for payment of taxes.","Petition concerning navigation of Captina Creek has been referred to select committee. Send remonstrance.","Has turned over petitions to committee.","On way back from Missouri. Desires to close business with father's land. Asks that it be sold. Family news.","Does not believe stock will be subscribed.","Will open books for subscription of bank stock. Citizens desirous of procuring branch of North Western Bankor Richmond banks.","Wonders if he can accept payments for bank stock in notes rather than specie. Asks when a branch can be opened.","Sale of public lands.","Concerns subscription of stock in North Western Bank.","Concerns subscription of stock in North Western Bank.","Concerns deed to land sold by Eugenius Wilson who is deceased. Will do estimate of money to be collected soon. Gives Wilson's account with estate of N. Evans.","Wants to buy $500 in stock of North Western Bank under new charter if Woods thinks new stock profitable.","Asks to be released from part of terms of a lease.","Has submitted amendment to bank bill.","Will subscribe for stock for McCoy under the new charter of the Northwestern Bank of Virginia Worried about competition from possible branch of the U.S. Bank being established at Wheeling. Worried about branches of Northwestern Bank at Wellsburg and Morgantown. Lists directors.","Asks Woods to buy stock in North Western Bank for him. \"The debate still goes on with great violence and excitement on the emancipation of slavery, the opinion of the Committee will be reversed but I cannot say what will be the final result.\"","\"We have now been 14 days debating the question whether it is expedient at this time to legislate with a view to the gradual abolition of slavery...\"","Bill concerning navigations of Captina Creek has been postponed.","Paid tax on Thomas Woods' land.","350 shares have been subscribed in Wellsburg to the Northwestern Bank of Virginia.","Report that Alpheus Wilson was drowned. Has some idea of returning from college because of ill-health.","Confirms report that Alpheus Wilson drowned.","Confirms death of Alpheus P. Wilson in Monongalia River. Suggests Hamilton return home from college if unwell. Has lost $2,000 by flooding of Ohio River.","Suspects fraud on part of Samuel H. Gutherie.","Presented resolutions adopted by directors of Northwestern Bank of Virginia. Thinks Bank bill will pass both houses. Tariff discussion still going on. Hopes it will be put to rest by amicable adjustment.","Needs note on Northwestern Bank passed. Nothing has been heard of body of Alpheus.","Will endeavor to get a board to meet with Woods on the subject of the note.","No material change in Eugenius Wilson.","Her father received letter from Woods concerning death of his son. Family news.","Wants first refusal of Captina property.","Needs to borrow money from North Western Bank.","Wants to buy a lot.","Sympathy in death of Thomas Woods and Emily Woods.","Wants to rent Captina property.","Will raise frame of mill June 12.","Lost horse in coal pit.Visited Pittsburgh.","Questions concerning stock in Northwestern Bank of Virginia.","Needs flour.","Sympathy in death of Thomas and Emily Woods. Has paid tax on Thomas' land. Indian problems.","Terms he will buy house and lot on.","Cannot find material in Eugenius Wilson's papers concerning lawsuit of Wilson v. Woods.","Concerns dispute over sale of lots. Offers five hundred dollars for house and lot.","Asks about money for service due (War of 1812?) Black Hawk War causing hard times.","Notice to Woods that he must fill two lots with gravel because of standing water.","Okey's brother needs $100. Thinks Gutherie will do right thing.","Settlement of a lease.","David Ramsay doesn't intend to pay back money. Mentions casualties in Black Hawk War.","Asks indulgence on debt.","Wants to meet with Woods to reach agreement on land dispute.","Defends action of the congregaton for the support of the minister.","Scope and Contents Also lists directors.","John R. Hall needs loan for $250. Can obtain if Paull or Woods endorses for him. Paull does not endorse for anyone but recommends Hall to Woods.","Disappointed Woods did not meet with him. Offers to meet again to try to settle dispute.","Sends court date. Gutherie has bought back Headley's house and lot.","Understands Woods wants to sell tavern occupied by King. Asks terms.","Wants $16,000 for Wheeling House run by King.","Has advertised Woods' land for sale. Is candidate for state senate.","Would like to buy property from Woods if Guthrie relinquishes his claim.","Will be ready to go to Indiana with Hamilton Woods.","Samuel Atkinsonhas entered security double sum of our attachment. A writ of replevin? has issued against Woods to cause attached property to be returned.","Mr. Brighem is willing to teach Ann Eliza Woods.","Declines office as bank guard.","Details captures of two persons alleged to have robbed bank in Wheeling.","Can not get an answer from Guthrie about his meeting with Woods.","Unable to obtain loan from U.S. Bank because of uncertainty of the renewal of the charter. Will try further.","Legal advice regarding dispute with Samuel H. Gutherie.","Will meet with Peck. Would like for Col. Archibald Woods to be present.","Information concerning Woods' dispute with Samuel H. Guthrie.","Judge Hallock has allowed the injunction.","Proposes a settlement.","Legal steps he has taken in Woods' dispute with Gutherie.","Discusses various candidates for Congress.","Will convey deed to Eller.","Recommends ? Whitcomb for tending to Woods' land business. News of the legislature.","Needs to settle accounts. Buchannon ought to have been sued.","Does not have legal papers. Will try to accomplish payment of notes.","? Ray will attend court to prove will of Eugenius Wilson. Has not sent list of debts due to estate. Woods may have to give bond as executor. Will collect fees due Wilson.","Scope and Contents Notifies Floyd that Northwestern Bank of Virginia has been robbed. Includes Archibald Woods concerning a levy for a court house in Ohio County, West Virginia","Explains his role in the removal of Woods as a state director in the Northwestern Bank of Virginia.","Explains circumstances surrounding Woods' removal as state director in Northwestern Bank of Wheeling.","Inquires about rental of farm. Apologizes for incident of previous year.","Asks permission to live on one acre of Woods' land.","Concerning Leffler's chances for election to Congress and the election of directors to the Northwestern Bank of Virginia.","Concerns Northwestern Bank of Virginia.","Have gained a most significant victory in the lower house over the Virginia nullifiers. Defeated by one vote. We shall either run Tyler or McCoy for the Senate...we shall not likely rally? Tyler. The west and middle regions are well organized and we can elect him to a certainty.., resolved to put down these southern notions. In Virginia much is to be done in the election of a senator. Rives is with us and if we get Tyler we are safe, at the request of several western members on Thursday last I addressed a letter to Tyler, to know his sentiments on secession and nullification. This evening I send his answer. Gives defense on appointment of directors to Northwestern Bank. Determined about spring election.","Possibilities for election to Congress.","Chances for election.","Family news. Concerned about his health. Questions about a debt and education of children.","Taking depositions to prove military service.","Would like to take a house he is building for Woods.","Terms for an agreement on land to avoid a lawsuit. Includes notes concerning Archibald Woods' terms of settlement with Joseph McCoy.","Candidacy for Congress.","Dispute with Archibald Woods.","Has application to buy Woods' land.","Guthrie cannot prepare himself to fulfill compromise offered.","Asks for copy of patent. Received $26,500 in part of money stolen from Northwestern Bank of Virginia. Lists candidates for Congress. Includes John McLure to Archibald Woods. Needs evidence to secure copy of a patent.","Has concluded to take Powhatan Place at Captina.","Will endorse a note for William B. King on certain conditions.","Asks that Woods make deed to Martha (Woods) Knox.","Thinks Woods need not fear any great difficulty with Guthrie. Equalizing board sits in June.","Sold Woods' land in Vigo County to Chauncey Rose. Thomas Woods' land has been sold for taxes. County in distressed situation for want of money. Failure of crops last two years.","Prospects for election to Congress.","Cannot pay money owed to Woods.","Information on Samuel H. Gutherie's business. Gave Woodman notice to settle note.","Request to borrow money.","Asks Woods to attend to note.","Needs to meet with Woods.","Arrangements for settling with Woods.","Recommends individuals as magistrates and opposes Nicholas Wykert.","Asks for money due under Eugenius Wilson's will.","Lost horse in coal pit. Family news, (Letter is begun by Louisa ?)","Mr. Grafton and Mr. King have closed their bargain. Sends reports of board of health, \"I have this morning seen Doctor Houston an he informs that he has not heard of any new cases today.\"","Have not brought money to Wheeling because of fear of the cholera Gutherie is selling land.","Sylvia or Silvia ? left at house of John F. Clarke. Things left by Mr. Paull. Encloses reports of Board of Health. \"The ... sickness with two exceptions is confined to the immediate neighborhood of McConnell's old tan yard. I am informed that the old vats is full of water and all kinds of filth \u0026 that they have been in that situation for the last two years.\"","Scope and Contents Mary Woods to mother Mrs. Anne Woods, Wheeling, West Virginia Received letter from Dr. Houston. Trusts her Ann is obedient. Mr. Laurie preached his trial sermon.","Mr. Ruggles and wife deeded lot to Gutherie. People are frightened of cholera. \"If anyone dies in this neighborhood \u0026 we have had a number of deaths, the person is rolled up in his bed, \u0026 bedclothes \u0026 his own clothes tumbled into a rough box, as soon as dead, \u0026 immediately buried.\" Guthrie will deed lots to Woods.","Asks about distraining (detaining personal property for security of a debt) a wheat crop. Includes Jacob answering Woods questions.","Report on tending to Woods' land. Includes account of Woods with Feeny.","Wishes to borrow six hundred dollars. Father will give deed of trust on property in Hagerstown, Maryland.","Describes trips to White Sulphur Springs and Salt Sulphur Springs.","Asks to borrow fifty dollars.","Letter of recommendation for N. Osburne as a tavern keeper.","Osburn keeps a first-rate tavern.","Will build mill wheel for two dollars and fifty cents per foot.","Samuel Sprigg and Archibald Woods be appointed a Committee to settle with Henry Sockman for rent of Know Hon Farm,","Concerns terms of rental of stores and warehouse at Powhatan.","Answer to inquiries about North Western Bank of Virginia.","Request to borrow two thousand dollars from Wheeling Bank.","Progress on building of grist mill.","Payment by ? Rose for Woods' property is in hands of Warren \u0026 Co., to Terra Haute. Much sickness, few cases of cholera.","William Crawford's house and lot were not sold, but an empty lot between his house and Randolph Tavern was sold, as was his farm.","Concern over accident involving Ann (Poage) Woods Washington, and Franklin Woods?","Encloses mothers' receipt for money lent her by Woods.","Jackson \"goes full tilt against the bank.\"","Wants to know if bank robbers are caught.","National Road Stage has incurred extra expense in fulfilling mail contract. Asks compensation.","Wants to rent house for grocery at Powhatan Point. Asks Woods advice.","Has applicants for Thomas Woods' heirs' land.","Committee report on courthouse is unfavorable. May be reversed and brought before House Of Delegates. Will present memorial concerning Northwestern Bank. Floyd promised appointment but he and Council are not speaking. Large meeting in Richmond concerning deposits. Benjamin Watkins Leigh spoke.","Woods to vote for him.","Concerns sale of land for taxes.","Encloses memorials. Thomas Hart Benton is \"pouring out vials of his wrath upon Clay and the bank.\"","Trip to Washington. Heard Calhoun speak. Description of city.","Terms prospective tenant would like for leasing land. Opinion on land.","Heard William Cabell Rives deliver speech on removal of deposits.","Courthouse questions to be brought up any day. Private committee recommended division of county.","Send form for Woods' release mortgages by Guthrie.","Recommends William H. McNabb for loan with a lot as security. Includes William H. McNabb stating that he will mortgage lot with a lot nearly owned.","Promises not to cut any timber contrary to Woods' wishes.","Lots sold by Samuel H. Gutherie to the Methodist Episcopal Church.","Desires to sell stock in Northwestern Bank of Wheeling.","Cannot pay money owed.","Excuse for not paying note.","Handling the rental of Woods' house for him.","Called on General Breckenridge and found he was dead. Called on nephew and heir James D. Breckenridge.","Pecuniary embarrassments of this section of the county. Sent copy of a of bill of legislature chartering bank and branches.","Letter. Buying flour.","James Moore will do surveying.","Resignation as President and Director.","Binnager needs indulgence on money owed Woods for land. Vouches for him.","Has two yokes for oxen for sale and a horse.","Desires to borrow money from bank.","Offer to rent a house, steam mill etc. for a lumberyard.","Relays information from ? Rose concerning payment of a note. Commissioners authorized to negotiate the loan for our state bank and branches.","Payment on note and harsh policies of Northwestern Bank of Virginia.","Wants to have bank board convened to discount notes.","Unable to pay note.","Got judgment and execution against Fogle but no property could be found and Fogle died. Asks if son Thomas' land on Raccoon Creek could be leased. H. F. Feeny redeemed it. Some cases of cholera. James? Seaman ill. Jacksonian politics.","Market for slaves and horses.","Showed Woods' lands to ? Scott. Will tend to taxes.","Has offered to buy land belonging to Thomas Woods' heirs.","Asks Woods to be pallbearer.","Daniel Steenrod wants to keep place five years longer if Woods will build stable and house or fix old one.","Sends check.","Confirms death of addressee's mother. Words of religious consolation.","Notifies him of money still due by estate of Eugenius Wilson. Includes receipt of Thomas P. Ray, surviving executor of Nimrod Evans to Archibald Woods.","David Lively wishes to rent Woods' tavern.","Does not think Woods is liable on special warrantee deed to Jacob Ash. Wilson outlines his prospects for election. Measles prevail.","Ready to start boat.","Concerns gathering signatures.","Needs to borrow money from Woods to pay off note at Bank if it cannot be renewed.","Will send money by safe opportunity. Has offer for lands owned by heirs of Thomas Woods.","Terms they will take Woods house and lot.","Notice that premium is due.","Offer for Woods house has been made by Jo. Driggs.","Asks Jacobs what he has done with note in his hands.","Revival of religion.","Scope and Contents Planned trip to New Orleans and Nashville for health. Includes Mary Woods, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Ann (Poage) Woods. Ann's health and proposed trip.","To capture slave, Jefferson.","Ann Eliza Wilson wants to take trip south for three months to restore health. Philip Syng Physick of Philadelphia agrees with remedy. McNeely wants to buy land.","Request to borrow money from the Bank.","Concurs in opinion that hill land should be sold. Has sold other land.","Mrs. Woods is willing to sell any property you think proper. Bought Ann a piano. For Mrs. McKee's and Ann's health will take trip.","Recounts trip from Pittsburgh. Sends message to her children. Includes Ann Eliza Woods to Archibald Woods. Includes John McKee to Mrs. Brison.","Asks Peck to tell Samuel H. Guthrie that he will be at Woodsfield to collect money.","For Sternrod to rent a field for two more years.","Scope and Contents For Landers to sell to Woods a lot in Steinersville, Belmont County. Includes affidavit of Benjamin Cole recorded by William Tailman.","Explains his position regarding his proposal that an inquiry be made as to the propriety of amending the charter of the Merchants \u0026 Mechanicks bank as to provide for the reception of the capital which the North Western Bank is required to furnish the branch in Morgantown.","Business is good. Will close up partnership. Has tended to business for Woods in trying to collect money.","Anonymous letter giving Woods advice concerning his tavern.","Progress on collecting from the Smiths.","Reports progress in collecting money. Unable to collect from Samuel H. Guthrie.","Needs to borrow money.","Catherine Wood is to marry. Mr. Thomson wants to start a school.","Protest construction of houses McLure is building.","Wants to rent at Powhatan Point.","States Woods' taxes are all right. Includes Samuel H. Guthrie to Archibald Woods, 1837 December 27 stating he obtained letter from Mason.","Desires to rent tavern stand.","Arrangement for Archibald Woods to obtain a house.","Needs to borrow one thousand dollars.","Trying to sell his land to purchase land from Woods.","Notifies of need to pay premium.","Wants to rent farm to start a dairy.","Proposed to lease corner of Monroe and Main Street.","Paying out of money. Invitation to dinner.","Has sold land for Woods and disposed of his own property. Now hopes to make deal for Woods' Indiana land.","Requests Woods to attend case as a witness.","Wants privilege of burning lime in kiln.","Notification of date of Seaman case.","Drawn on him for three thousand dollars. \"Houma?\" arrived here but demanded cargo when ran against the bank.","Wants to rent property.","Is paying ? King's rent.","Will meet him to pay money due.","Signed by H. D. Brown.","Sam Jones has not been here for six weeks. No proceeding for him.","Recommendation of bearer of letter to be a tenant.","Received letter. Expects money at next court.","Mr. Lively has made bar room a warehouse for the German population.","Tenant wants to rent place again. Has fulfilled lease. Okey wants to buy it. Wants advice on buying a small place for son.","Has tended to Hynes business.","Terms he would offer for lot and what building he would put up.","Asks help to get notes discounted.","Asks condition of wife's (Mrs. Carr) land and what it could be sold for.","Unable to locate 12 acre tract in section 14. Tax record for section 2 and 8. Perhaps bring suit against James Elliot, present claimant. Includes Benjamin S. Cowens to Archibald Woods giving legal advice.","Desires to buy wood from Woods by cutting up trees that have fallen.","Asks Lively to move away.","Woods said his proposition was unreasonable, complained of charge for work and was cross. Desires his patronage. Will make counteroffer to build house.","Needs notes if Woods sued Guthrie.","Mrs. Francis needs advice settling up husband's affairs.","Men working on dam are taking stone from bank of river.","Wishes to purchase land.","Sale of property of Zacheus Francis, deceased, will take place.","Ready to move when Woods brings money.","Finds taxes unpaid on a portion of Woods' land.","Money is ready to be paid for two notes assigned Woods from Mr. Stream? Needs names for other notes.","Woods' fire insurance premium on the Virginia Hotel is due.","Application for stock has been declined.","Needs to appoint someone in place of Daniel Steinrod.","Unable to meet others but will agree to settlement.","Encloses receipt for taxes.","Expects to leave two hundred thousand dollars with Mr. Woodruff. Needs to borrow $1000 from bank.","Asks Woods to keep house for him he now lives in as \"I have a Jurnaman (German?) to put in it.\" Will give him the lease for the Seaman house.","Unable to collect money. Resumption of specie payments has resulted in any discounting of notes. Has purchased a small interest in Ritchietown to secure money owed him by John? McKee.","Enclosed letter on taxes on land belonging to son's heirs in Parke which have not been paid.","Will take place at four dollars per acre.","Form of authorization for Peck to release mortgage from Samuel H. Guthrie to Woods.","Cannot move to Woods' property on Captina.","Considers matter on Woods' part vexatious and ungenerous. Had no other interest in the lease other than promoting the best interest of the house for the sake of the stage lines. Any proceeding instituted by Woods will be followed by removal of the stages from the house.","Moves of various people.","Has sued Guthrie on behalf of Woods. Told Woods has idea of sending granddaughter to school at St. Clairsville. Recommends it.","Request for Woods to come and settle the amount of the estate that Zacheus Francis owes him.","Concerning a coal mine.","Will extend bond of Mr. Cole.","Thinks Harrison will win.","Protest of $250 draft has caused distress. Counting on money for college. Mary has never gotten part of estate. McKee is guardian for boys. Family has not lived with him for 8 or 9 years.","James Paull has paid protested draft.","Wishes to buy land from Woods.","Scope and Contents Questions concerning will of John H. Schwop.","Astonished to receive bill from Woods for stone. Thought commissioners for securing bank at Hog Run Bridge could get stone. Will have stone valued according to law.","Scope and Contents Received letter relative to Post Office at Powhatan Point. H. Cowen was unwilling to join objection but will not encourage removal to Steinersville. Would like opinion on Exchequer Plan of Secretary of Treasury.","Scope and Contents Husband relieved from pecuniary embarrassment by his brother. Sorry Grandma's health feeble. Hopes income from town property will support brothers at college. \"There are but few persons over seventy who can exhibit the same acturty as yourself and Grandma Brison.\"","Renewed 1843 April 1 and 1844 April 1.","Scope and Contents Situation is bad there but better on a farm. Alarmed that Theodire had to cease from study. Gives information on a family member who is evil. Includes note of James ?","For a farm for three years. Lease terminated after one year.","Recorded by James D. Morris.","Concerns North Western Bank of Virginia.","Has rented Archibald Woods' mill. Needs repair. Asks Bucher to repair it.","Encouraging Woods to attend a meeting.","Mr. ? has lumber and is commencing work. Will show Woods' mason the quarry.","Request to borrow one hundred dollars.","To do work on Woods' two mills.","Has received letters stating that neighbors are disgusted with him and taking their wheat elsewhere. Defends himself.","Scope and Contents Arrangements for his return. Mrs. Woods sick but recovered.","Directions for masons who are to build wall under the tobacco house.","William Allen cannot build foundation for stable but would haul stone.","By order of city council, calls meeting of \"trustees of Wheeling Lancastrian Academy.\"","Mills needs new bolting cloths.","Would like to rent store room.","Encourages Woods to keep Thomson as miller. Exhorts Woods to lose no time in making peace with God.","Will probably move.","Would like to get coal from Big Run. Mason is building foundation under stable.","Buying land from men who are unable to pay money down. Would be accommodation to us to get a further loan of $500.","Trip to extend acquaintance with country, merchants \u0026 collecting, representing Wilson and Brother. Dancing and hunting. Has seen prairie on Fire. Will pass through villages of Shawnees \u0026 Delawares. \"Remember me to all of the black folks.\"","Issued by Alexander T. Laidley, Clerk.","Has searched for survey lines.","Concluded to let Elias Hafer have place where Darrah lives because doubt that Darrah can make improvement he desires.","Has placed upon one of the doors of the Bank vault one of Jones Patent Combination Locks.","Trip to collect. Left Messrs Wilson and is with Messrs. Abbot \u0026 Peake. \"What does Betty Rose call her baby. No one has told me that she has one but I know that no gal that looks like her \u0026 of her make could be married a year \u0026 not have one.\" Asks to be remembered to many people including \"the black folks.\"","Asks McKinley to collect for him. Will proceed against Wingrove.","Recommends lock made by H. C. Jones of Newark, New Jersey.","To appear in Circuit Superior Court of Law and Chancery to answer a bill in chancery exhibited against them by Henry Swertzer. Issued by Alexander T. Laidley.","Severe heat in St. Louis. Asks to be remembered to many people.","Wants to go into business with S. H. Peake. Needs money to do so. Includes letter, 1846 December 24.","Scope and Contents Death of ? Briscoe, their bookkeeper who was from Loudoun County, Virginia","Wants her to visit. Family news.","Likes her picture. Has not courted Marion Clarkson. Remember him to various people.","Describes her sickness (during a pregnancy).","Trip to St. Louis. Boarding. Will keep promise on temperance.","Interest in Mollie Wilson. News from John Baker and Cooper?, Reading life of Swedenbourg.","Expects to visit her too next week.","Mother unable to make trip as roads are bad. Outlines his route.","Christmas celebration at the school. Describes teaching.","Encourages students to \"Waveland.\"","Rosa Harrison is dead of scarlet fever which is raging. Describes Christmas and mention of Easter.","Concern over sister's health. Cooper is determined to be a Christian.","Scope and Contents Poem and sympathy in death of Mary Cooper Morgan. N. L. Peyton, to Mrs. William Ann R. Morgan, \"Waveland,\" Fauquier County, Virginia, undated. Sympathy in death of Mary Cooper Morgan.","Sympathy in death of Mary Cooper Morgan.","Recovering from typhoid fever. John B. has job in furnishings store. Was 21 on April 21.","Resolved to be Christian. Cholera epidemic.","Description of fire which burned 23 boats and then spread to building. ? Peake and John Baker have cholera.","Has been ill. Cholera epidemic. ? Peake \u0026 A. Cooper Baker sick.","Death of Alexander Cooper Baker.","Death of Alexander Cooper Baker of cholera. Will probably leave along with Will and John.","Sympathy letter on death of Alexander Cooper Baker.","Death of Alexander Cooper Baker and cholera epidemic.","Death of Alexander Cooper Baker. Business. Cholera epidemic.","William W. Baker will not leave St. Louis. S. H. Peake will send statement of business of Peake \u0026 Baker.","Account of cholera epidemic. Death of minister perhaps from visiting the sick.","No decision on partnership with S. H. Peake.","Death of Alexander Cooper Baker.","Death of Alexander Cooper Baker.Boarding at Scott's Hotel. They are Wheeling people.","Tombstone inscription for grave of Mary Cooper Morgan.","Desired to make money. \"I must go out on the levee to work and therefore must close.\"","Temperature day before was 8 degrees below zero. Baker Murray is to marry Mrs. Watts, a Catholic who keeps a boarding house. Controversy in St. Louis over lectures of ? Leaky who is \"reformed\" monk.","Wants to go to California. Change of climate, friends going, and uncertainty of S. H. Peake's business plans. \"I do not think of going to California to dig gold....\"","Has asthma. Will have wagon, six mules, three Indian ponies, rifle, pair pistols, two large knifes knives and blankets for trip to California. Includes W.W. Baker, St. Louis. Mo., to Sister. Move to California.","Received answer to telegram. Answer \"William W. Baker arrived here this morning. Will leave for home on first boat. Health is bad.\" Glad he had not left for California.","William W. Bakerhas recruited enough strength to travel home,","Concerning health of William Baker.","Concerning health of William Baker.","Concerns a debt, a fire, and a lease. Regrets being unable to give daughter money for wedding.","Regrets Edgar has left home. Lists problems at home. pages. Includes, letter, ? to Edgar Woods.","Maggie Hamilton not expected to live. Sudden death of delirium tremens of A Mel lam? the portrait painter.","Misses him while he is away at College.","Has been visited by Mrs. Faulkner and Mrs. Conrad. Town and religious news of Winchester.","To convey land in Missouri. Witnessed by P.L. Edwards. Recorded by Samuel Caldwell.","Signed by George Whellier for John McCulloch.","Signed by George Whellier for John McCulloch.","Signed by George Whellier for John McCulloch.","Death and funeral of J. Zehner, professor of math at Burlington College.","Death of their mother.","Account of the death of Ann Cooper's mother and aunt from cholera. Father is ill. Unsure if he has cholera. Includes, newspaper clipping concerning cholera deaths.","Scope and Contents Sympathy in death of her mother. Includes,Samuel C. Baker, Martinsburg, West Virginia, to sister Mrs. Ann R. Morgan, concerning illness of their father.","Concerns death of Mrs. Ann R. Morgan's mother and illness of her father.","Death of Mrs. Morgan's mother and aunt from cholera.","Signed by John McCulloch.","Letter of sympathy for death of Mrs. Morgan's mother.","Signed by E. H. Caldwell.","Signed by John McColloch.","Signed by John McColloch.","Signed by John McColloch.","Signed by Alonzo Loring.","Signed by John Henry McKee who has power of attorney. Bears affidavit of Thomas E. Thompson and recorded by Samuel E. Caldwell.","Signed by E.M. Caldwell.","Sympathy letter in death of Mrs. Morgan's husband.","14 items. Includes of Elijah McClanahan to Woods; Daniel Sheffey to Woods; Andrew Hamilton to Woods, copy of decision to stay execution; bond; and accounts.","Concerning the division of land purchased by the petitioners from patentees granted land by virtue of service in the French and Indian War.","Orders brandy.","Orders Indian mail.","Will take possession of house. Canal is out of fix so will not be able to get things from Alexandria.","Not able to get furniture because canal is broken.","Wants to know if he can rent place again.","Asks Woods to take charge of renting and improving his land. Asks Woods to pass any offers to sell along to him. His post offices are Chillicothe, Ohio; St. Francisville, Louisiana, \u0026 New Orleans.","Sends Croton oil. Go to camp meeting tomorrow. Asks to borrow lace shawl. Other requests.","Glad to hear friends are well. Health slowly improving. Applied money received from Mr. Worth to credit of account with Company.","Price of land near Danville and Lexington is twenty shillings per acre. Brought suit against Pollard for band. Includes manuscript of Archibald Woods? concerning notes on religion.","Unable to send certificate. Try to get fifty pounds from ? Kilbreath.","Asks if road is open from ? to Wheeling.","Wants to move shop close to river.","Decree is absolute unless Clark perfects appeal by entering security. Will give no opinion on a compromise. Other legal advice.","Requested Franklin Woods to copy portion of bill of complaint in Woods v. Chapline.","Telling Woods to reassure the slave that is to be traded to him William Croghan for land, that he William Croghan only wants him the slave as a coachman \"you may assure him if he be a faithful servant I will make him a kind master--\"","Asks that servant to be given in exchange for land on Hog Run be ready to be picked up.","Send survey by John Scott.","? Russell called on him for note against Samuel Hudson. There is judgment against Woods for costs.","He and ? Poerm? will take land.","Would like to rent farm.","Has declined doing anything with Smith. Two hundred and seventy dollars will cover amount.","Asks Woods to wait until October for money.","Unable to collect money for Woods.","Wishes to borrow $500 from North Western Bank of Virginia.","Scope and Contents Think election will be between Jackson and himself. Asks Woods to \"personate\" himself at the election. \"Pray do not let the revolutionists out general you at a time when danger appears to be so near to hand...\"","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Because of infirmness, he submits his resignation as commandant of Company.","Questions about location of tract of land.","Bring deed. Will not fly from bargain.","Wrote A.D. Clarke \u0026 requested him to settle account with Woods. Settle note to bank endorsed by R. Simms suit.","Letter of resignation as bank director which Woods is to hold and use if he wishes.","Let bearer have horses Woods is lending and send advertisement for horse Woods has lost.","Concerns salt, sugar, wheat, rent due by Mallory, accounts due, and the rent of property at Captina.","Asks Woods to help her brother David McClure to estimate value of land she wishes to sell.","Requests for Woods to attend to by drawing money from Auditor of Pubic Accounts and bring back McClures' appointment as Inspector.","If he does not return in time, ask Col. Woods? or George Washington Wilson to remit money to Mr. Clark.","Requests Woods to attend a Board meeting.","Horse sent back belongs to Alexander Caldwell.","Introduces ? Jackson, a tanner who wishes to buy a lot.","Questions about navigation of Elk and Ohio Rivers.","Woods and Wilson are commissioners along with Jonathan Buckanon , Josiah Morgan, David McClure to locate a road from Cummins's Mill to Wheeling.","Asks that money due her be paid.","Power of attorney has been obtained from President of Literary Fund authorizing the subscription of $50,000 of North Western Bank of Virginia stock at Wellsburgh. Application will be made to Board of Directors to open books. Recommends it.","Asks Woods to come get his wheat.","Put a note in for Curtis \u0026 Co. for discount.","Offers service in locating warrants.","Under guard as a deserter. Defends himself.","Mother has 100 bushels of wheat to grind.","Desires to lease property.","Procured letter from Alpheus Willson for Woods to see concerning directors of North Western Bank of Virginia. Includes Alpheus P. Wilison to John Tyler concerning appointments of directors of North Western Bank of Virginia.","Requests Woods to write ? Jacobs and bring patents with him.","Invitation. Glad ? is Congressional candidate.","Soldiers must bring public arms to batallion muster for inspection. \"Whatever thoughts you or I had of resigning (as I most seriously had) it cannot it will not now do to resign until the storm is over;...\"","Has received orders to march to Point Pleasant.","Concerning the location of a road (possibly the Cumberland Road.)","To inquire regarding the payment to taxes. Woods is also to call on General Breckenridge.","Asks Governor to confer with President of United States to request protection from Indians. Also signed by Charles WellsJohn Dant, John Davis, Hezekiah Davison,J ohn Haymond, Cornelius Bogard, John Haddan, William Morrez?, W.H. Cavendish, and H. Caperton.","Asks Ruggles to intervene in legislation.","Signed by Jacob Lee.","Needs new deed from Croghan's father to be recorded in the County where the land is.","Concerns lawsuit of J. Wilson v. Woods.","Concerns Bank of United States. If it is granted a charter, Woods suggests alterations and amendments to it.","Asks Barber to send messenger to deliver legal notice to Stephen R. Wilson.","Proposal to trade land.","Concerns lawsuit of Wilson v. Woods; and the appointment of state directors to the Board of the North Western Bank of Virginia. Includes Archibald Woods to ?. Concerns establishment of post office at Capteena.","Elijah Woods failed on his part of agreement to explore or locate warrants.","Wishes to make a settlement by purchasing slaves. Wants young ones not in habit of running away. \"...those of a contrary disposition are however often the best slaves but situated as we are in this County between... Pennsylvania \u0026 Ohio...and where slavery is much ridiculed, any Negro of an enterprising disposition and forward in their Manners are almost certain to go into one or the other states or down the Ohio;...\"","Religious ideas.","Concerns sale of lots.","Mr. Weaver declines to purchase house because wife wants to quit business of keeping a public house.","Asks for information from the city.","Mr. Hinds has agreed with M. Clark for oxen. Will accept your offer for his tract of land.","Includes plats on verso of Maddison's or John Mitchel's land.","Includes estimate of damages sustained by Archibald Woods in consequence of lease given by Richard Yates to James Fulton, blank notes for North Western Bank of Virginia, instructions for inquiring at Land Office in Kentucky, instructions to take paper back to broker and get paper of Miami Exporting Company, poem (Lines supposed to be written at Genoa), deposition concerning a land dispute between Samuel Todd and the executors of Andrew Woods, Instructions for formation on parade ground and for inspection of sentinels by officer of the day, (circa 1812), Alexander? Caldwell to Archibald Woods (wants to borrow shovels), parody of a candidate's speech, Robert Poage to Archibald Woods, petition to Virginia Governor to ask for protection for frontiers from Federal Government, vote for governor of Pennsylvania in four counties, and formula for sheep-dip.","Correspondents include George W. Bailey, William C. P. Breckinridge, S. L. Brown, Mrs. S. T. Cook, T. Gallaher, Louisa A. Kemper, George A. Paull, A. J. Poag, C. C. Poage, Charles M. Poage, G. H. Poage, George B. Poage, J. C. Poage, M. Annie Poage, S. C. Poage, Thomas K. Poage, J. N. Powers, Margaret Sisson, Andrew W. 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Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.","Arrangement: the collection is arranged chronologically.","Organization: The inventory has been divided into seven series. Series 1 is the genealogical and donor material, Series 2 is photographs, Series 3 is material concerning houses and land, Series 4 is correspondence and other papers, Series 5 is the Jones Account Books, Series 6 is Accession 1997.34 and Series 7 is Accession 1998.45.","Maria Carter, daughter of Charles Carter of \"Cleve,\" King George County, Virginia married William Armistead of \"Hesse,\" Gloucester County, Virginia William Cocke, son of Elizabeth Fauntleroy Cocke and Bowler Cocke, married Jane Armistead.","Their son, William Armistead Cocke had among other children, Thomas Lewis Preston Cocke who married Mary Booth Curtis.","Other Information:"," Additional information may be found at http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaead/published/wm/viw00018.frame","When available, microfilm, photocopies, digital surrogates, or other reproductions must be used in place of original documents.","Mss. 69 J71 Jones Family Papers","Correspondence, 1756-1764, of Maria Carter Armistead (including letters written by Mrs. Thomas Feilde); business papers, 1782-1828, of William Cocke of \"Bremo,\" Henrico County, Virginia and of \"Oakland,\" Cumberland County, Virginia; and letters, 1861-1863, of William Fauntleroy Cocke, Thomas Lewis Preston Cocke and Edmund Randolph Cocke concerning their service in the Confederate States Army (including the Battle of First Bull Run).","Also included are five volumes of farm and account books, 1851-1863, of Richard P. Jones of \"Land's End,\" Gloucester County, Virginia; copybooks on astronomy, [circa 1770-1780?], scrapbooks, and genealogical material.","Includes letter, 1869, of Benjamin Stoddert Ewell concerning the connections between the Randolph and Preston families and the College of William and Mary.","Additions to the collection (1997.34 and 1998.45) include family letters, genealogical notes and poems of members of the Cocke family and to related branches of Throckmorton, Curtis, Sheldon, Jones, Preston, Byrd, Dandridge and Carter families living in Richmond, Virginia and Powhatan County, Virginia. Some letters are written from Richmond in the Reconstruction Era.","Press release, 1958. Initial list of the collection. Genealogical charts.","Clipping. Re: Genealogical Column, about Carters and Armisteads.","Incomplete letter. Early Carter and Armistead families, containing copies of letters from this collection.","Genealogical material concerning the Curtis, Sheldon, Carter, and Cocke families by Maria C. Talcott.","Clipping. From The Richmond Times-Dispatch","Copy of the tombstone of Emanuel Jones, died 1739, made by Peyton H. Page.","Concerns Major Robert Throckmorton and John Peyton Dixon, from Bible owned by Mrs. Fann Throckmorton Nicolson.","Clipping from The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore. Concerning \"The Throckmorton family of England and Virginia\" by Jane Griffin Keys.","Painting in Alexandria. She married Bowler Cocke II, and their son was William Cocke who married Jane Armistead.","Photostat positive and negative of painting, owned by Mrs. Maria C. and Nathan ? Talcott, of Maria Byrd, daughter of William Byrd II and wife of Charles Carter, with son Charles Carter and Maria Carter Armistead ?","Thomas Lewis Preston Cocke, son of William Armistead Cocke, Oakland.","Mrs. Elizabeth Randolph Preston Cocke, with Sally Lyle Preston Cocke, eldest daughter of Edmund Randolph Cocke.","Mary Booth Curtis Cocke, wife of Thomas L. P. Cocke.","\"Historic Mansion of Mathews County,\" concerning \"Hesse.\"","\"Oakland.\" Short History on back.","\"Mrs. Cocke, Mistress of Oakland and Hostess of the Lees at Derwent,\" by Alice M. Tyler from The Richmond Times-Dispatch.","\"Derwent Must Be Saved\" from The Richmond News Leader.","\"Lee's Hideaway Still Stands.\" Reprinted from The Washington and Lee University Alumni Magazine by Dr. Leslie Lyle Campbell.","\"Southerner Heard First and Final Shots of War Between States, was friend of Lee\" by Charles F. Preston.","Physical Location: Oversize File. Part of plat showing land on the Piantantank River of Lady Skipwith, George Curtis, Colonel Kemp, Augustin Horthus and William Marloe.","Physical Location: Oversize File. Sale of land in Kingston Parish, inherited from George Curtis, who bought the land from Edward Wyatt.","Thomas Curtis, Gloucester County to Charles Curtis, Middlesex County concerning deed of same date which was to fulfill Thomas Curtis' bond to Charles Curtis.","P. Beverly, Clerk of County Court. Concerning testimony of Nicholas Cobb, defendant; by his attorney, Thomas Gregson, in dispute over land purchased from George Curtis, now deceased.","Charles Curtis (Kingston Parish, Gloucester County) gives all land to son Augustine, to daughters Sarrah Henry and Sous Anna Iveson, Negroes and linens","Charles Curtis on Piantatank River to John West, Chisanassirk River, Accomack County. Land surveyed by John Smith. Shows location of the house.","Nicholas Foster. Floor plan of a house (Note watermark).","How to stay busy during the day. Published in Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, Volume 15, page 432.","Requests that the family visit her at \"Westover.\"","Includes bound in letter, 1792 April 14, from Christopher Pryor to Mrs. Maria Armistead, \"Hesse.\"","Cousin Maria Carter, daughter of Landon Beverley, gave birth to a son in October. Uncle William III and Aunt Mary Willing Byrd are going to tour through New York and Philadelphia. Health. Published in Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, Volume 10, page 178.","Pocket money for her visiting. Cautions against flattery. Published in 10 Virginia Magazine of History and Biography,Volume 10, page 178.","Coming marriages of Lucy Burwell to Edmund Berkeley, Rebecca Burwell to Jaquelin Ambler and Jenny Burwell to Mann Page of \"Rosewell,\" and Miss Hannah Fairfax to Warner Washington. Published in Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, Volume 10, pages 177-178 and Volume 15, pages 433-434.","Concerns Mr. William Armistead. Published in Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, Volume 15, page 435.","Family news.","Her marriage to William Armistead. Published in Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, Volume 10, pages 179-180 and Volume 15, page 435.","Vote getting. Lewis' coming marriage. Launching of ship by the father of Lewis.","Suit against Clark Courtney and his mother Anne Mabry concerning land \"at Eatons warehouse on Rappahannock River.\"","Virginians' reaction to Lord Dunmore as Governor. Tryon is well received at New York, as is Col. Fanning. Family news. Partly published in Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, Volume 10, page 180.","Accounts with William Jackson, James Clark, Major Thomas Boswell, John Robinson, Richard Hodges, Robert Matthewes, William Bentley Estate, Francis Elliot, and John Hibble.","John New, John Fox and Danall New, Senior to William Armistead, Sheriff, Gloucester County, Virginia.","Visit of Mr. William and Mrs. Armistead to their church. Route over Pudding Creek Bridge.","News about fighting in Norfolk and man of war near York. Sent cotton and worsted.","The Armisteads' moving to North River to avoid the enemy. The Armisteads have kept prisoners.","The evils and hardships brought upon the people by persons without authority.","Extends sympathy and discusses the comforts of relgion in the troubles brought by the war.","Submission to the catastrophies brought by man and God. News of the Russian General, and General Howe building on the Delaware.","Birth of Mrs. Armistead's child. Captain Deane carried Major Skith in his ship. Resignation to the will of Providence.","Mr. Smith came to Elizabeth Town, N.J. but was denied a permit for New York. Lack of Negroes.","Accounts.","Accounts.","Scope and Contents Account.","Memorandum of money received.","Copy book on Astronomy.","On reverse, John T. Griffin assigns the bond to Major William Lewis.","Account for the year.","Money payment in Half Joes. Land papers brought from Augusta.","\"Invoice of Sundry Goods Shipped on board the Planter Capt. William Arthurs for Virginia...\" Furniture, linens, carpets, dishes and silverware.","Corn and wheat deliveries, requested by Mr. Lynham. Her son Charles Carter Armistead is placed with Mr. Waugh in Port Royal.","Account for nails and German steel.","Scope and Contents \"Invoice of Sundries shipped on board the Ann \u0026 Mary, Captain. John Wheeler...\" Horses, tools, medical implements, riding equipment and spices.","Memo from Rowles Grymes and Co.","Lucy's visit to home of Col. William Byrd III?. Published in 10 Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, Volume 10, page 183.","Offers to send Negro girls to help her daughter.","Protests the manner of payment of bill of exchange. Includes copy of request for bill of exchange from William Cocke to Rowles Grymes and County, London, 1787 November 30.","Sends tobacco to be sold to cover cost of requested items. Draws a bill of exchange upon them.","Agreement about Negroes written by Mr. Page.","Return of Cocke's bill of exchange resulted from his not reporting it.","Return of Cocke's bill of exchange resulted from his not reporting it.","Children's education in spelling, Greek, and reading. The new Constitution will lead to a navy.","Scope and Contents Her brother Charles Carter will send for her daughters. Plans to return to Hesse soon.","Shipment of tobacco sent by the ship Williamson under John Miers to Rowles Grymes and County","Shipment of tobacco and other goods.","Scope and Contents Damages from a hurricane. A legal \"execution\". Aunt and Uncle Lewis Willis.","Arrival of tobacco and confusion of orders.","Accounts against Cocke. On Reverse, note from Mr. Weaver and W.A. Fry.","Scope and Contents Receipt for tuition of Master Charles Carter Armistead.","\"Invoice of Goods...\" shipped care of P. Parker at Norfolk.","Scope and Contents Traveling and illness. Mr. Page and Mr. Byrd may help her move.","Sends by Willis, a tobacco note for Mrs. Maria Armistead's travels.","Receipt for tuition of Master Charles Carter Armistead.","Receipts for money for Benjamin Harrison Jr.","Receipt of Cocke's draft through Alexander Donald.","Shipment of tobacco on the Brandon. Requests information on the most popular kinds of tobacco.","Items to be sent to the care of P.L. Grymes. Notes of exchange.","Account of work done around his house. Lists cost of items used.","Receipt for payment on coffee.","Dispute. Copy sent to Mrs. Maria Armistead.","Wife Sally Sarah desires news of her sister Jane Armistead Cole. One of Washington's sisters married Mr. Milton. Growth of the area. Advantages of this farm.","Sale of Cocke's tobacco which was of poor quality and \"injured by the spot.\"","Account of sale of tobacco.","Account of sale of tobacco.","Account of sale of tobacco.","Account due John and Thomas Gilliat for sugar, salt and iron.","Death of partner James Rowles. Sale of tobacco.","Payment of a debt to prevent having to sell Negroes. His wife Betsy. Miss Nancy Armistead \"is almost devoured by Sweet Hearts.\"","Scope and Contents Supplies of tea, earthenware, cyder sic and herring from Mr. Gilliat. Mother Mrs. Elizabeth Hill Carter Cocke will visit soon.","Judy Armistead's ill health; suggests cures. Charles Carter Armistead is over the measles; Mr. Thomas Ryan praises him.","Sends all requested items except loaf sugar.","Wheat harvest. Possibility of a Spanish war; Spanish ships have been seen in New York and Virginia. Mentions brother Charles Cocke and his son Henry.","Confusion in the settlement of Cocke's account with Donald and Barton of London.","At Manchester, with Mr. Pankey, inquired after hogsheads of mother Elizabeth Hill Carter Cocke. Tobacco; one had been sent to William Mitchell.","Poor tobacco sales of the previous crop will prevent his getting out of debt. Present crop does well. People have started growing wheat.","John Hall brought a runaway Negro to Napier. The boy said he belonged to William Cocke of Cumberland.","Sends account of tobacco shipped in the Williamson.","His sister Elizabeth Adams wishes Cocke to sell her corn. Consulted Major Thomas Massie and William Fry.","Monies due from estate of Thomas Adams.","Account for carrying hogsheads to market.","List of monies due Cocke.","\"Appraisement and Inventory of stock and plantation tools and utensils on Mrs. Elizabeth Adames' plantation in Amherst County.\"","Acting for James Brown, sends coffee, and iron by Mr. Fenwick. Prices given.","Sends account and asks it be paid up, to enable the settlement of the estate of James Grymes.","Sends account and asks it be paid up, to enable the settlement of the estate of James Grymes.","Sent corn. Hired a new overseer, Smith. Sale of wheat. The trial of a Negro.","Accounts, from November 1790 to date, for salt, iron, wheat, leather, waggonage of tobacco, pork and draft on Donald and Burton.","Agreement that Moore will cultivate land for 5 years and then become the owner.","Accounting of money.","Bill for carrying tobacco of Mrs. Adams to the canal.","William Creacy (or Cresey) took too large an order of money on Weaver.","Account for women's clothing. On reverse, account of items furnished Mrs. Maria Armistead and for tuition for Charles Carter Armistead.","Exchange of servants. Harry's death.","Agreement for building a house, \"with a plain Cornice.\"","Death of Mrs Elizabeth Adams, settlement of part of the estate between her daughter Sally Sarah and William Cocke (her son).","Schooling of her son Charles Carter Armistead.","Account for money lent.","Agreement to rent Negroes and plantation on Rockfish River, Amherst County, part of estate of Thomas Adams, deceased.","Family accounts and death of William's mother (Mrs. Elizabeth Fauntleroy Cocke Adams.)","Sends account.","Sale of slaves and horses. Crops.","His fall from a horse.","Repaying William Cocke for building a bridge across Knockbuckle Stream, by wheat growers.","Wheat receipts.","Account of sale of tobacco and settlement of bonds.","Shipment of tobacco from Tappahannock.","Clothes and family news.","Scope and Contents Sale of Negro living at house of Thomas Taylor Byrd husband of Mary, daughter of William Armistead, Frederick.","Money due on a draft.","Scope and Contents Family matters. Marriage of daughter Nancy Ann Cleves to Mr. John P. Pleasants.","Account.","Case of Powell v. Armistead's Executors, concerning William Armistead's will.","Scope and Contents Case of Powell v. Armistead's Executors. Mr. John Warden is an able friend. Consulted Thomas Tabb.","Death of Godfrey; consolation. Illness in the family.","Sarah Daingerfield to Mrs. Maria Armistead, Hesse. Health, the phaeton and chocolate.","Account.","Scope and Contents Death of Mrs. Maria Armistead. Her papers in the Powell v. Armistead lawsuit.","Family reunion. Marriage of Mrs. Randolph. The coming marriage of her brother Phil to Miss Betsy Page.","Family news. The Hesse estate.","Leasing Hesse house to Mr. Van Bibber and the house's burning down. Living in Matthews County.","Deed for property in Gloucester County on Piankatank River.","Arranging insurance for Cocke's barn.","Flour business.","Settlement of account.","Receipt for flour.","Scope and Contents Enclosing Bishop James Madison's draft on Hollins, for his son, Peyton Randolph.","Newspaper.","Agreement that Ashton will be an apprentice miller.","Account sheet.","Agreement to hire Powers as overseer.","Scope and Contents Hessian fly affecting the wheat. His cousin, John Coles, has nervous fever. Asks for money.","Scope and Contents Report on son William A. Cocke in Chemical and Moral classes.","Portfolio subscription. Requests news of Mr. R. H. Atkinson.","Scope and Contents Drought. Acquiring Burnett seeds for Peter Bowdoin of Hungais, Northampton County, Va. and Genl. Nathaniel Carzell of Sussex County, Virginia.","2 receipts for payment on a debt.","Promissory note.","Treatment of a Negro girl.","Scope and Contents Traveling. Family news. Character of Napoleon.","Receipt for interest paid on a bond.","Partitions land and describes how he wishes to be buried.","The E.F. Academy, Eternity and God. Father appointed to Port Gibson.","Illness of Uncle Richard. Family news. Hot Spring resorts.","Promotion. Departure from Camp Bejara. Genl. Cushing coming to visit. Friends in Santa Anna are Bob Hughes, Major Kenly, Dr. Tilghman and Dr. Field.","Love letter. Hopes she rejects the suit of Mr. Nelson.","Preaching at the Poplars and at Mr. Taliaferro's. Dined at Airville.","Preaching at the Poplars and at Mr. Taliaferro's. Dined at Airville.","Scope and Contents Marriage? Witt's injuries.","Account for money paid and received.","Illness, and death of Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Snow. Their school, composed of Mann Jones, John Dixon, and John and William Fox. Cousin Francis Tomkies is coming to Gloucester.","Family news and weather. Farming.","Minister Cole Hodges and Mr. Rodher. Sending a package for the Judge.","Tobacco shipping. On second sheet, printed list of merchandise and marketing information.","Scope and ContentsCertificate that account of Richard P. Jones, written by William H. Allmand, is correct.","Settlement of a suit. His cruise to Madiera and the Canary Islands.","Requests medical attention for his man Jonah.","Scope and Contents \"Papers connected with the suit of Gov. Thomas of Maryland and his unfortunate wife Sally McDowell.\"A Genl. Jones was counsel for Thomas.","Scope and Contents Illness of his wife and siser Ann. Providence. Mentions Mr. Mann and Dr. P. Lewis.","Sale of property in Highland and Adams counties. Traveling.","Sends supplies. Wheat shipment.","\"Horses bought in Ohio. . .\"","Tobaco sales. \"I hear the distant thunder rumbling in our own beloved country.\" Quoted Virgil on the war in Europe.","\"Sale of Forkes Plantation,\" planned with Rush Floyd.","Scope and Contents Charles Le Baron, Mobile Alabama to Richard P. Jones, Gloucester County, Virginia, brother of Harriet who married Charles Curtis and their daughter married Charles Curtis and their daughter married Thomas L.P. Cocke. Settlement of estate of Mr. George L. Fauntleroy.","Miss Booth. As Dr. Booth had few debts, the sale of a slave should settle the account for his own services.","Sale of tobacco.","Scope and Contents Settlement of estate of Dr. Booth. Money is to be left wtih Mr. Curtis if she is not at Wareham.","Scope and Contents Troubles sent by God, especially the death of Mr. Langhorn. Mr. Jacob C. Sheldon is sick. Family news.","Contract made with R.F. Northern for carrying mail.","Projected celebration at Yorktown. Patriotism. Preservation of the Republic.","Payment on a mortgage assumed from T.L. Phillips.","Form for monthly return of the captain.","Upon Genl. Taliaferro's orders, collected guns in the county. Guns of Col. Hayes and Col. Taylor. Completion of arsenal. Asks for job on Taliaferro's staff.","Family news and agriculture. Formation of a company in Cumberland.","Scope and Contents Edmund R. Cocke, writer's brother sent news about obstructing roads and fords. Promotion of officers. Cousin Robert Preston. War maneuvers.","Scope and Contents Movement toward Alexandria. Expects an attack. Thomas L.P. Cocke is needed at home. \"Most officers, as they make more money by their offices than they did by their professions or trades get less credit for patriotism.\" Agriculture.","Fight at Manassas. Cally Heath came down.","Letter. Family news. His description of Battle of Bull Run.","Politics of the artillery company. Behavior of Pendleton. Clothing.","The members of his mess. Food is of fine quality. Family news.","Troop movements. Housing. Family news.","Scope and Contents Troop movements near Winchester and Harrisonburg. Uncle J.T.L. Preston is well.","Flanking McClellan's force. News of his brothers.","Scope and Contents Edmund R. Cocke was well after the recent battle.","Hot weather. Cousin Charles Moncure. Edmund leads a relaxed life.","Scope and Contents Philadelphia press reports movements of Yankee forces inaccurately. Will fall back to Richmond before fighting. Tom L.P. Cocke's company is near Port Royal. Furloughs.","Their man Abner. Troop movements in the rain. Vaccinations. Shoes and clothing. Wheat.","Work on breastworks. Furlough of Dr. Weymouth.","Attempts to get a discharge from a hospital. Getting a substitute.","Scope and Contents Busy in legislature. Horses and mules being vulnerable to Yankee theft. Problems with Negroes. Marital attachment of a Negro couple.","Scope and Contents \"In the event Thomas L.P. Cocke is not sent into the Army\"; from Elizabeth Randolph Cocke, Robert D. Brown, John Hatcher and Nathaniel Walton.","Bill for horses and corn.","Management and/or sale of property in London.","Letter describing place of Randolphs and Prestons at the College of William and Mary, part of a program for raising the endowment.","Scope and Contents Mother visiting her son in Washington. Plans for Christmas. Plus note from Mrs. Maria C. Talcott.","Scope and Contents Obituary taken from the Southern Churchman of Mrs. Elizabeth Randolph Cocke. Ms. notes by Mrs. Maria C. Talcott.","Mrs. Harriet Sheldon, wife of Jacob C. Sheldon, daughter of John Dixon.","Scope and Contents Death of Uncle J.T.L. Preston. Family news.","A present for Miss Martha.","Devoted to Robert E. Lee.","\"Descendants of Gentlemen-Adventurer will celebrate Henrico Grant of 1636.\"","Scope and Contents Engraving of letter from George Washington, Mount Vernon, to Francis Hopkinson, May 16, 1785; \"for the Port Folio.\"","Scope and Contents Recent death of her husband Mann Page. Visitors Sophia and Lizzie Tompkins.","\"Third Regiment Virginia Calvalry, Roll of Company G, Cumberland County.\"","Religious poem.","Scope and Contents Made by C.S. Laboratory, Richmond, Virginia.","Account books and a scrapbook of poems.","List of enslaved people, with ages, in May 1854, noted in back of journal.","Scrapbook of poems.","Later family letters, genealogical notes, and poems, 1839-1916, of members of the Cocke family and to related branches of Throckmorton, Curtis, Sheldon, Jones, Preston, Byrd, Dandridge, and Carter families. Includes letters kept by Elizabeth R.P. Cocke, daughter of T.L.P. Cocke and letters of Mary B. Cocke, mother of Maria C. Talcott.","Scope and Contents Includes letters of the Cocke, Curtis, and Preston families of Richmond, Virginia, particularly correspondence between Harriet Throgmorton Jones Curtis and her children Charles (\"Barney\"), Mary Boothe, Harriet, Maria, and Martha Curtis. Also includes correspondence between Mary Booth Curtis and her husband, Thomas Lewis Preston Cocke, as well as letters from Thomas L.P. Cocke's mother, Elizabeth R.P. Cocke, to himself and his brothers, William, Edmund, and Preston Cocke.","Family news.","Letters are to her sons William F. Cocke, Thomas L.P. Cocke, Edmund R. Cocke, and Preston Cocke, and her daughters-in-law and grandchildren.","Scope and Contents Correspondence early in their marriage when they were apart. Includes letters from their children Maria, Harriet, Charles and William Cocke, living in Powhatan County, Virginia with their mother, to their father.","Letters are to brother Charles Curtis, her sisters Mary Boothe, Maria and Martha Curtis, and her brother-in-law, Thomas L.P. Cocke.","Letters from Martha Throgmorton Curtis James to her sisters Mary Boothe Curtis Cocke, Maria Greenhough Curtis JOnes, Harriet Curtis Cringan, Fanny Throgmorton Curtis, and her mother Harriet T.J. Curtis, about family news.","Letters are to sisters Harriet T.J. Curtis, her brother-in-law, Thomas L.P. Cocke and her niece, Harriet Cocke.","Letters to her sisters, mother and Mary Booth Curtis Cocke and Thomas L.P. Cocke.","Letters from family and friends just prior to her wedding to Thomas L.P. Cocke.","Letters to Curtis (also called \"Barney\") from friends and family.","From family and friends.","Includes one photograph of Annie Page.","Scope and Contents From Washington College and the University of Virginia. 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Jones of \"Land's End,\" Gloucester County, Virginia; copybooks on astronomy, [circa 1770-1780?], scrapbooks, and genealogical material.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eIncludes letter, 1869, of Benjamin Stoddert Ewell concerning the connections between the Randolph and Preston families and the College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAdditions to the collection (1997.34 and 1998.45) include family letters, genealogical notes and poems of members of the Cocke family and to related branches of Throckmorton, Curtis, Sheldon, Jones, Preston, Byrd, Dandridge and Carter families living in Richmond, Virginia and Powhatan County, Virginia. Some letters are written from Richmond in the Reconstruction Era.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePress release, 1958. Initial list of the collection. Genealogical charts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eClipping. Re: Genealogical Column, about Carters and Armisteads.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncomplete letter. Early Carter and Armistead families, containing copies of letters from this collection.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGenealogical material concerning the Curtis, Sheldon, Carter, and Cocke families by Maria C. Talcott.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eClipping. From The Richmond Times-Dispatch\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of the tombstone of Emanuel Jones, died 1739, made by Peyton H. Page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns Major Robert Throckmorton and John Peyton Dixon, from Bible owned by Mrs. Fann Throckmorton Nicolson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eClipping from The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore. Concerning \"The Throckmorton family of England and Virginia\" by Jane Griffin Keys.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePainting in Alexandria. She married Bowler Cocke II, and their son was William Cocke who married Jane Armistead.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotostat positive and negative of painting, owned by Mrs. Maria C. and Nathan ? Talcott, of Maria Byrd, daughter of William Byrd II and wife of Charles Carter, with son Charles Carter and Maria Carter Armistead ?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas Lewis Preston Cocke, son of William Armistead Cocke, Oakland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Elizabeth Randolph Preston Cocke, with Sally Lyle Preston Cocke, eldest daughter of Edmund Randolph Cocke.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMary Booth Curtis Cocke, wife of Thomas L. P. Cocke.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Historic Mansion of Mathews County,\" concerning \"Hesse.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Oakland.\" Short History on back.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Mrs. Cocke, Mistress of Oakland and Hostess of the Lees at Derwent,\" by Alice M. Tyler from The Richmond Times-Dispatch.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Derwent Must Be Saved\" from The Richmond News Leader.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Lee's Hideaway Still Stands.\" Reprinted from The Washington and Lee University Alumni Magazine by Dr. Leslie Lyle Campbell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Southerner Heard First and Final Shots of War Between States, was friend of Lee\" by Charles F. Preston.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhysical Location: Oversize File. Part of plat showing land on the Piantantank River of Lady Skipwith, George Curtis, Colonel Kemp, Augustin Horthus and William Marloe.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhysical Location: Oversize File. Sale of land in Kingston Parish, inherited from George Curtis, who bought the land from Edward Wyatt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas Curtis, Gloucester County to Charles Curtis, Middlesex County concerning deed of same date which was to fulfill Thomas Curtis' bond to Charles Curtis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eP. Beverly, Clerk of County Court. Concerning testimony of Nicholas Cobb, defendant; by his attorney, Thomas Gregson, in dispute over land purchased from George Curtis, now deceased.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCharles Curtis (Kingston Parish, Gloucester County) gives all land to son Augustine, to daughters Sarrah Henry and Sous Anna Iveson, Negroes and linens\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCharles Curtis on Piantatank River to John West, Chisanassirk River, Accomack County. Land surveyed by John Smith. Shows location of the house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNicholas Foster. Floor plan of a house (Note watermark).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHow to stay busy during the day. Published in Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, Volume 15, page 432.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests that the family visit her at \"Westover.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes bound in letter, 1792 April 14, from Christopher Pryor to Mrs. Maria Armistead, \"Hesse.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCousin Maria Carter, daughter of Landon Beverley, gave birth to a son in October. Uncle William III and Aunt Mary Willing Byrd are going to tour through New York and Philadelphia. Health. Published in Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, Volume 10, page 178.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePocket money for her visiting. Cautions against flattery. Published in 10 Virginia Magazine of History and Biography,Volume 10, page 178.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComing marriages of Lucy Burwell to Edmund Berkeley, Rebecca Burwell to Jaquelin Ambler and Jenny Burwell to Mann Page of \"Rosewell,\" and Miss Hannah Fairfax to Warner Washington. Published in Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, Volume 10, pages 177-178 and Volume 15, pages 433-434.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns Mr. William Armistead. Published in Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, Volume 15, page 435.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHer marriage to William Armistead. Published in Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, Volume 10, pages 179-180 and Volume 15, page 435.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVote getting. Lewis' coming marriage. Launching of ship by the father of Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuit against Clark Courtney and his mother Anne Mabry concerning land \"at Eatons warehouse on Rappahannock River.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVirginians' reaction to Lord Dunmore as Governor. Tryon is well received at New York, as is Col. Fanning. Family news. Partly published in Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, Volume 10, page 180.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts with William Jackson, James Clark, Major Thomas Boswell, John Robinson, Richard Hodges, Robert Matthewes, William Bentley Estate, Francis Elliot, and John Hibble.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn New, John Fox and Danall New, Senior to William Armistead, Sheriff, Gloucester County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVisit of Mr. William and Mrs. Armistead to their church. Route over Pudding Creek Bridge.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNews about fighting in Norfolk and man of war near York. Sent cotton and worsted.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe Armisteads' moving to North River to avoid the enemy. The Armisteads have kept prisoners.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe evils and hardships brought upon the people by persons without authority.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExtends sympathy and discusses the comforts of relgion in the troubles brought by the war.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubmission to the catastrophies brought by man and God. News of the Russian General, and General Howe building on the Delaware.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBirth of Mrs. Armistead's child. Captain Deane carried Major Skith in his ship. Resignation to the will of Providence.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Smith came to Elizabeth Town, N.J. but was denied a permit for New York. Lack of Negroes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMemorandum of money received.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy book on Astronomy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOn reverse, John T. Griffin assigns the bond to Major William Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount for the year.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoney payment in Half Joes. Land papers brought from Augusta.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Invoice of Sundry Goods Shipped on board the Planter Capt. William Arthurs for Virginia...\" Furniture, linens, carpets, dishes and silverware.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorn and wheat deliveries, requested by Mr. Lynham. Her son Charles Carter Armistead is placed with Mr. Waugh in Port Royal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount for nails and German steel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents \"Invoice of Sundries shipped on board the Ann \u0026amp; Mary, Captain. John Wheeler...\" Horses, tools, medical implements, riding equipment and spices.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMemo from Rowles Grymes and Co.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLucy's visit to home of Col. William Byrd III?. Published in 10 Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, Volume 10, page 183.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffers to send Negro girls to help her daughter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProtests the manner of payment of bill of exchange. Includes copy of request for bill of exchange from William Cocke to Rowles Grymes and County, London, 1787 November 30.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends tobacco to be sold to cover cost of requested items. Draws a bill of exchange upon them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgreement about Negroes written by Mr. Page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReturn of Cocke's bill of exchange resulted from his not reporting it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReturn of Cocke's bill of exchange resulted from his not reporting it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChildren's education in spelling, Greek, and reading. The new Constitution will lead to a navy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Her brother Charles Carter will send for her daughters. Plans to return to Hesse soon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShipment of tobacco sent by the ship Williamson under John Miers to Rowles Grymes and County\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShipment of tobacco and other goods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Damages from a hurricane. A legal \"execution\". Aunt and Uncle Lewis Willis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArrival of tobacco and confusion of orders.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts against Cocke. On Reverse, note from Mr. Weaver and W.A. Fry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for tuition of Master Charles Carter Armistead.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Invoice of Goods...\" shipped care of P. Parker at Norfolk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Traveling and illness. Mr. Page and Mr. Byrd may help her move.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends by Willis, a tobacco note for Mrs. Maria Armistead's travels.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for tuition of Master Charles Carter Armistead.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipts for money for Benjamin Harrison Jr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt of Cocke's draft through Alexander Donald.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShipment of tobacco on the Brandon. Requests information on the most popular kinds of tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItems to be sent to the care of P.L. Grymes. Notes of exchange.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of work done around his house. Lists cost of items used.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for payment on coffee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDispute. Copy sent to Mrs. Maria Armistead.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWife Sally Sarah desires news of her sister Jane Armistead Cole. One of Washington's sisters married Mr. Milton. Growth of the area. Advantages of this farm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSale of Cocke's tobacco which was of poor quality and \"injured by the spot.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of sale of tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of sale of tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of sale of tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount due John and Thomas Gilliat for sugar, salt and iron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of partner James Rowles. Sale of tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment of a debt to prevent having to sell Negroes. His wife Betsy. Miss Nancy Armistead \"is almost devoured by Sweet Hearts.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Supplies of tea, earthenware, cyder sic and herring from Mr. Gilliat. Mother Mrs. Elizabeth Hill Carter Cocke will visit soon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJudy Armistead's ill health; suggests cures. Charles Carter Armistead is over the measles; Mr. Thomas Ryan praises him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends all requested items except loaf sugar.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWheat harvest. Possibility of a Spanish war; Spanish ships have been seen in New York and Virginia. Mentions brother Charles Cocke and his son Henry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConfusion in the settlement of Cocke's account with Donald and Barton of London.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAt Manchester, with Mr. Pankey, inquired after hogsheads of mother Elizabeth Hill Carter Cocke. Tobacco; one had been sent to William Mitchell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePoor tobacco sales of the previous crop will prevent his getting out of debt. Present crop does well. People have started growing wheat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Hall brought a runaway Negro to Napier. The boy said he belonged to William Cocke of Cumberland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends account of tobacco shipped in the Williamson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis sister Elizabeth Adams wishes Cocke to sell her corn. Consulted Major Thomas Massie and William Fry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMonies due from estate of Thomas Adams.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount for carrying hogsheads to market.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of monies due Cocke.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Appraisement and Inventory of stock and plantation tools and utensils on Mrs. Elizabeth Adames' plantation in Amherst County.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eActing for James Brown, sends coffee, and iron by Mr. Fenwick. Prices given.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends account and asks it be paid up, to enable the settlement of the estate of James Grymes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends account and asks it be paid up, to enable the settlement of the estate of James Grymes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSent corn. Hired a new overseer, Smith. Sale of wheat. The trial of a Negro.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts, from November 1790 to date, for salt, iron, wheat, leather, waggonage of tobacco, pork and draft on Donald and Burton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgreement that Moore will cultivate land for 5 years and then become the owner.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounting of money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for carrying tobacco of Mrs. Adams to the canal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Creacy (or Cresey) took too large an order of money on Weaver.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount for women's clothing. On reverse, account of items furnished Mrs. Maria Armistead and for tuition for Charles Carter Armistead.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExchange of servants. Harry's death.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgreement for building a house, \"with a plain Cornice.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of Mrs Elizabeth Adams, settlement of part of the estate between her daughter Sally Sarah and William Cocke (her son).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSchooling of her son Charles Carter Armistead.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount for money lent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgreement to rent Negroes and plantation on Rockfish River, Amherst County, part of estate of Thomas Adams, deceased.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily accounts and death of William's mother (Mrs. Elizabeth Fauntleroy Cocke Adams.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSale of slaves and horses. Crops.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis fall from a horse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepaying William Cocke for building a bridge across Knockbuckle Stream, by wheat growers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWheat receipts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of sale of tobacco and settlement of bonds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShipment of tobacco from Tappahannock.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eClothes and family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sale of Negro living at house of Thomas Taylor Byrd husband of Mary, daughter of William Armistead, Frederick.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoney due on a draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Family matters. Marriage of daughter Nancy Ann Cleves to Mr. John P. Pleasants.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCase of Powell v. Armistead's Executors, concerning William Armistead's will.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Case of Powell v. Armistead's Executors. Mr. John Warden is an able friend. Consulted Thomas Tabb.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of Godfrey; consolation. Illness in the family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSarah Daingerfield to Mrs. Maria Armistead, Hesse. Health, the phaeton and chocolate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Death of Mrs. Maria Armistead. Her papers in the Powell v. Armistead lawsuit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily reunion. Marriage of Mrs. Randolph. The coming marriage of her brother Phil to Miss Betsy Page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news. The Hesse estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLeasing Hesse house to Mr. Van Bibber and the house's burning down. Living in Matthews County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed for property in Gloucester County on Piankatank River.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArranging insurance for Cocke's barn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFlour business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSettlement of account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Enclosing Bishop James Madison's draft on Hollins, for his son, Peyton Randolph.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewspaper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgreement that Ashton will be an apprentice miller.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount sheet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgreement to hire Powers as overseer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Hessian fly affecting the wheat. His cousin, John Coles, has nervous fever. Asks for money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Report on son William A. Cocke in Chemical and Moral classes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePortfolio subscription. Requests news of Mr. R. H. Atkinson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Drought. Acquiring Burnett seeds for Peter Bowdoin of Hungais, Northampton County, Va. and Genl. Nathaniel Carzell of Sussex County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 receipts for payment on a debt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePromissory note.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTreatment of a Negro girl.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Traveling. Family news. Character of Napoleon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for interest paid on a bond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePartitions land and describes how he wishes to be buried.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe E.F. Academy, Eternity and God. Father appointed to Port Gibson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIllness of Uncle Richard. Family news. Hot Spring resorts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePromotion. Departure from Camp Bejara. Genl. Cushing coming to visit. Friends in Santa Anna are Bob Hughes, Major Kenly, Dr. Tilghman and Dr. Field.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLove letter. Hopes she rejects the suit of Mr. Nelson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePreaching at the Poplars and at Mr. Taliaferro's. Dined at Airville.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePreaching at the Poplars and at Mr. Taliaferro's. Dined at Airville.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Marriage? Witt's injuries.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount for money paid and received.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIllness, and death of Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Snow. Their school, composed of Mann Jones, John Dixon, and John and William Fox. Cousin Francis Tomkies is coming to Gloucester.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news and weather. Farming.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMinister Cole Hodges and Mr. Rodher. Sending a package for the Judge.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTobacco shipping. On second sheet, printed list of merchandise and marketing information.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and ContentsCertificate that account of Richard P. Jones, written by William H. Allmand, is correct.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSettlement of a suit. His cruise to Madiera and the Canary Islands.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests medical attention for his man Jonah.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents \"Papers connected with the suit of Gov. Thomas of Maryland and his unfortunate wife Sally McDowell.\"A Genl. Jones was counsel for Thomas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Illness of his wife and siser Ann. Providence. Mentions Mr. Mann and Dr. P. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSale of property in Highland and Adams counties. Traveling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends supplies. Wheat shipment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Horses bought in Ohio. . .\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTobaco sales. \"I hear the distant thunder rumbling in our own beloved country.\" Quoted Virgil on the war in Europe.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Sale of Forkes Plantation,\" planned with Rush Floyd.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Charles Le Baron, Mobile Alabama to Richard P. Jones, Gloucester County, Virginia, brother of Harriet who married Charles Curtis and their daughter married Charles Curtis and their daughter married Thomas L.P. Cocke. Settlement of estate of Mr. George L. Fauntleroy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiss Booth. As Dr. Booth had few debts, the sale of a slave should settle the account for his own services.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSale of tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Settlement of estate of Dr. Booth. Money is to be left wtih Mr. Curtis if she is not at Wareham.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Troubles sent by God, especially the death of Mr. Langhorn. Mr. Jacob C. Sheldon is sick. Family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContract made with R.F. Northern for carrying mail.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProjected celebration at Yorktown. Patriotism. Preservation of the Republic.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment on a mortgage assumed from T.L. Phillips.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eForm for monthly return of the captain.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUpon Genl. Taliaferro's orders, collected guns in the county. Guns of Col. Hayes and Col. Taylor. Completion of arsenal. Asks for job on Taliaferro's staff.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news and agriculture. Formation of a company in Cumberland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Edmund R. Cocke, writer's brother sent news about obstructing roads and fords. Promotion of officers. Cousin Robert Preston. War maneuvers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Movement toward Alexandria. Expects an attack. Thomas L.P. Cocke is needed at home. \"Most officers, as they make more money by their offices than they did by their professions or trades get less credit for patriotism.\" Agriculture.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFight at Manassas. Cally Heath came down.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter. Family news. His description of Battle of Bull Run.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePolitics of the artillery company. Behavior of Pendleton. Clothing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe members of his mess. Food is of fine quality. Family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTroop movements. Housing. Family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Troop movements near Winchester and Harrisonburg. Uncle J.T.L. Preston is well.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFlanking McClellan's force. News of his brothers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Edmund R. Cocke was well after the recent battle.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHot weather. Cousin Charles Moncure. Edmund leads a relaxed life.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Philadelphia press reports movements of Yankee forces inaccurately. Will fall back to Richmond before fighting. Tom L.P. Cocke's company is near Port Royal. Furloughs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTheir man Abner. Troop movements in the rain. Vaccinations. Shoes and clothing. Wheat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWork on breastworks. Furlough of Dr. Weymouth.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAttempts to get a discharge from a hospital. Getting a substitute.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Busy in legislature. Horses and mules being vulnerable to Yankee theft. Problems with Negroes. Marital attachment of a Negro couple.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents \"In the event Thomas L.P. Cocke is not sent into the Army\"; from Elizabeth Randolph Cocke, Robert D. Brown, John Hatcher and Nathaniel Walton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for horses and corn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManagement and/or sale of property in London.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter describing place of Randolphs and Prestons at the College of William and Mary, part of a program for raising the endowment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mother visiting her son in Washington. Plans for Christmas. Plus note from Mrs. Maria C. Talcott.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Obituary taken from the Southern Churchman of Mrs. Elizabeth Randolph Cocke. Ms. notes by Mrs. Maria C. Talcott.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Harriet Sheldon, wife of Jacob C. Sheldon, daughter of John Dixon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Death of Uncle J.T.L. Preston. Family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA present for Miss Martha.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDevoted to Robert E. Lee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Descendants of Gentlemen-Adventurer will celebrate Henrico Grant of 1636.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Engraving of letter from George Washington, Mount Vernon, to Francis Hopkinson, May 16, 1785; \"for the Port Folio.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Recent death of her husband Mann Page. Visitors Sophia and Lizzie Tompkins.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Third Regiment Virginia Calvalry, Roll of Company G, Cumberland County.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReligious poem.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Made by C.S. Laboratory, Richmond, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount books and a scrapbook of poems.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of enslaved people, with ages, in May 1854, noted in back of journal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScrapbook of poems.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLater family letters, genealogical notes, and poems, 1839-1916, of members of the Cocke family and to related branches of Throckmorton, Curtis, Sheldon, Jones, Preston, Byrd, Dandridge, and Carter families. Includes letters kept by Elizabeth R.P. Cocke, daughter of T.L.P. Cocke and letters of Mary B. Cocke, mother of Maria C. Talcott.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Includes letters of the Cocke, Curtis, and Preston families of Richmond, Virginia, particularly correspondence between Harriet Throgmorton Jones Curtis and her children Charles (\"Barney\"), Mary Boothe, Harriet, Maria, and Martha Curtis. Also includes correspondence between Mary Booth Curtis and her husband, Thomas Lewis Preston Cocke, as well as letters from Thomas L.P. Cocke's mother, Elizabeth R.P. Cocke, to himself and his brothers, William, Edmund, and Preston Cocke.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters are to her sons William F. Cocke, Thomas L.P. Cocke, Edmund R. Cocke, and Preston Cocke, and her daughters-in-law and grandchildren.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Correspondence early in their marriage when they were apart. Includes letters from their children Maria, Harriet, Charles and William Cocke, living in Powhatan County, Virginia with their mother, to their father.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters are to brother Charles Curtis, her sisters Mary Boothe, Maria and Martha Curtis, and her brother-in-law, Thomas L.P. Cocke.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters from Martha Throgmorton Curtis James to her sisters Mary Boothe Curtis Cocke, Maria Greenhough Curtis JOnes, Harriet Curtis Cringan, Fanny Throgmorton Curtis, and her mother Harriet T.J. Curtis, about family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters are to sisters Harriet T.J. Curtis, her brother-in-law, Thomas L.P. Cocke and her niece, Harriet Cocke.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to her sisters, mother and Mary Booth Curtis Cocke and Thomas L.P. Cocke.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters from family and friends just prior to her wedding to Thomas L.P. Cocke.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to Curtis (also called \"Barney\") from friends and family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrom family and friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes one photograph of Annie Page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents From Washington College and the University of Virginia. 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Cocke concerning their service in the Confederate States Army (including the Battle of First Bull Run).","Also included are five volumes of farm and account books, 1851-1863, of Richard P. Jones of \"Land's End,\" Gloucester County, Virginia; copybooks on astronomy, [circa 1770-1780?], scrapbooks, and genealogical material.","Includes letter, 1869, of Benjamin Stoddert Ewell concerning the connections between the Randolph and Preston families and the College of William and Mary.","Additions to the collection (1997.34 and 1998.45) include family letters, genealogical notes and poems of members of the Cocke family and to related branches of Throckmorton, Curtis, Sheldon, Jones, Preston, Byrd, Dandridge and Carter families living in Richmond, Virginia and Powhatan County, Virginia. Some letters are written from Richmond in the Reconstruction Era.","Press release, 1958. Initial list of the collection. Genealogical charts.","Clipping. Re: Genealogical Column, about Carters and Armisteads.","Incomplete letter. Early Carter and Armistead families, containing copies of letters from this collection.","Genealogical material concerning the Curtis, Sheldon, Carter, and Cocke families by Maria C. Talcott.","Clipping. From The Richmond Times-Dispatch","Copy of the tombstone of Emanuel Jones, died 1739, made by Peyton H. Page.","Concerns Major Robert Throckmorton and John Peyton Dixon, from Bible owned by Mrs. Fann Throckmorton Nicolson.","Clipping from The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore. Concerning \"The Throckmorton family of England and Virginia\" by Jane Griffin Keys.","Painting in Alexandria. She married Bowler Cocke II, and their son was William Cocke who married Jane Armistead.","Photostat positive and negative of painting, owned by Mrs. Maria C. and Nathan ? Talcott, of Maria Byrd, daughter of William Byrd II and wife of Charles Carter, with son Charles Carter and Maria Carter Armistead ?","Thomas Lewis Preston Cocke, son of William Armistead Cocke, Oakland.","Mrs. Elizabeth Randolph Preston Cocke, with Sally Lyle Preston Cocke, eldest daughter of Edmund Randolph Cocke.","Mary Booth Curtis Cocke, wife of Thomas L. P. Cocke.","\"Historic Mansion of Mathews County,\" concerning \"Hesse.\"","\"Oakland.\" Short History on back.","\"Mrs. Cocke, Mistress of Oakland and Hostess of the Lees at Derwent,\" by Alice M. Tyler from The Richmond Times-Dispatch.","\"Derwent Must Be Saved\" from The Richmond News Leader.","\"Lee's Hideaway Still Stands.\" Reprinted from The Washington and Lee University Alumni Magazine by Dr. Leslie Lyle Campbell.","\"Southerner Heard First and Final Shots of War Between States, was friend of Lee\" by Charles F. Preston.","Physical Location: Oversize File. Part of plat showing land on the Piantantank River of Lady Skipwith, George Curtis, Colonel Kemp, Augustin Horthus and William Marloe.","Physical Location: Oversize File. Sale of land in Kingston Parish, inherited from George Curtis, who bought the land from Edward Wyatt.","Thomas Curtis, Gloucester County to Charles Curtis, Middlesex County concerning deed of same date which was to fulfill Thomas Curtis' bond to Charles Curtis.","P. Beverly, Clerk of County Court. Concerning testimony of Nicholas Cobb, defendant; by his attorney, Thomas Gregson, in dispute over land purchased from George Curtis, now deceased.","Charles Curtis (Kingston Parish, Gloucester County) gives all land to son Augustine, to daughters Sarrah Henry and Sous Anna Iveson, Negroes and linens","Charles Curtis on Piantatank River to John West, Chisanassirk River, Accomack County. Land surveyed by John Smith. Shows location of the house.","Nicholas Foster. Floor plan of a house (Note watermark).","How to stay busy during the day. Published in Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, Volume 15, page 432.","Requests that the family visit her at \"Westover.\"","Includes bound in letter, 1792 April 14, from Christopher Pryor to Mrs. Maria Armistead, \"Hesse.\"","Cousin Maria Carter, daughter of Landon Beverley, gave birth to a son in October. Uncle William III and Aunt Mary Willing Byrd are going to tour through New York and Philadelphia. Health. Published in Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, Volume 10, page 178.","Pocket money for her visiting. Cautions against flattery. Published in 10 Virginia Magazine of History and Biography,Volume 10, page 178.","Coming marriages of Lucy Burwell to Edmund Berkeley, Rebecca Burwell to Jaquelin Ambler and Jenny Burwell to Mann Page of \"Rosewell,\" and Miss Hannah Fairfax to Warner Washington. Published in Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, Volume 10, pages 177-178 and Volume 15, pages 433-434.","Concerns Mr. William Armistead. Published in Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, Volume 15, page 435.","Family news.","Her marriage to William Armistead. Published in Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, Volume 10, pages 179-180 and Volume 15, page 435.","Vote getting. Lewis' coming marriage. Launching of ship by the father of Lewis.","Suit against Clark Courtney and his mother Anne Mabry concerning land \"at Eatons warehouse on Rappahannock River.\"","Virginians' reaction to Lord Dunmore as Governor. Tryon is well received at New York, as is Col. Fanning. Family news. Partly published in Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, Volume 10, page 180.","Accounts with William Jackson, James Clark, Major Thomas Boswell, John Robinson, Richard Hodges, Robert Matthewes, William Bentley Estate, Francis Elliot, and John Hibble.","John New, John Fox and Danall New, Senior to William Armistead, Sheriff, Gloucester County, Virginia.","Visit of Mr. William and Mrs. Armistead to their church. Route over Pudding Creek Bridge.","News about fighting in Norfolk and man of war near York. Sent cotton and worsted.","The Armisteads' moving to North River to avoid the enemy. The Armisteads have kept prisoners.","The evils and hardships brought upon the people by persons without authority.","Extends sympathy and discusses the comforts of relgion in the troubles brought by the war.","Submission to the catastrophies brought by man and God. News of the Russian General, and General Howe building on the Delaware.","Birth of Mrs. Armistead's child. Captain Deane carried Major Skith in his ship. Resignation to the will of Providence.","Mr. Smith came to Elizabeth Town, N.J. but was denied a permit for New York. Lack of Negroes.","Accounts.","Accounts.","Scope and Contents Account.","Memorandum of money received.","Copy book on Astronomy.","On reverse, John T. Griffin assigns the bond to Major William Lewis.","Account for the year.","Money payment in Half Joes. Land papers brought from Augusta.","\"Invoice of Sundry Goods Shipped on board the Planter Capt. William Arthurs for Virginia...\" Furniture, linens, carpets, dishes and silverware.","Corn and wheat deliveries, requested by Mr. Lynham. Her son Charles Carter Armistead is placed with Mr. Waugh in Port Royal.","Account for nails and German steel.","Scope and Contents \"Invoice of Sundries shipped on board the Ann \u0026 Mary, Captain. John Wheeler...\" Horses, tools, medical implements, riding equipment and spices.","Memo from Rowles Grymes and Co.","Lucy's visit to home of Col. William Byrd III?. Published in 10 Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, Volume 10, page 183.","Offers to send Negro girls to help her daughter.","Protests the manner of payment of bill of exchange. Includes copy of request for bill of exchange from William Cocke to Rowles Grymes and County, London, 1787 November 30.","Sends tobacco to be sold to cover cost of requested items. Draws a bill of exchange upon them.","Agreement about Negroes written by Mr. Page.","Return of Cocke's bill of exchange resulted from his not reporting it.","Return of Cocke's bill of exchange resulted from his not reporting it.","Children's education in spelling, Greek, and reading. The new Constitution will lead to a navy.","Scope and Contents Her brother Charles Carter will send for her daughters. Plans to return to Hesse soon.","Shipment of tobacco sent by the ship Williamson under John Miers to Rowles Grymes and County","Shipment of tobacco and other goods.","Scope and Contents Damages from a hurricane. A legal \"execution\". Aunt and Uncle Lewis Willis.","Arrival of tobacco and confusion of orders.","Accounts against Cocke. On Reverse, note from Mr. Weaver and W.A. Fry.","Scope and Contents Receipt for tuition of Master Charles Carter Armistead.","\"Invoice of Goods...\" shipped care of P. Parker at Norfolk.","Scope and Contents Traveling and illness. Mr. Page and Mr. Byrd may help her move.","Sends by Willis, a tobacco note for Mrs. Maria Armistead's travels.","Receipt for tuition of Master Charles Carter Armistead.","Receipts for money for Benjamin Harrison Jr.","Receipt of Cocke's draft through Alexander Donald.","Shipment of tobacco on the Brandon. Requests information on the most popular kinds of tobacco.","Items to be sent to the care of P.L. Grymes. Notes of exchange.","Account of work done around his house. Lists cost of items used.","Receipt for payment on coffee.","Dispute. Copy sent to Mrs. Maria Armistead.","Wife Sally Sarah desires news of her sister Jane Armistead Cole. One of Washington's sisters married Mr. Milton. Growth of the area. Advantages of this farm.","Sale of Cocke's tobacco which was of poor quality and \"injured by the spot.\"","Account of sale of tobacco.","Account of sale of tobacco.","Account of sale of tobacco.","Account due John and Thomas Gilliat for sugar, salt and iron.","Death of partner James Rowles. Sale of tobacco.","Payment of a debt to prevent having to sell Negroes. His wife Betsy. Miss Nancy Armistead \"is almost devoured by Sweet Hearts.\"","Scope and Contents Supplies of tea, earthenware, cyder sic and herring from Mr. Gilliat. Mother Mrs. Elizabeth Hill Carter Cocke will visit soon.","Judy Armistead's ill health; suggests cures. Charles Carter Armistead is over the measles; Mr. Thomas Ryan praises him.","Sends all requested items except loaf sugar.","Wheat harvest. Possibility of a Spanish war; Spanish ships have been seen in New York and Virginia. Mentions brother Charles Cocke and his son Henry.","Confusion in the settlement of Cocke's account with Donald and Barton of London.","At Manchester, with Mr. Pankey, inquired after hogsheads of mother Elizabeth Hill Carter Cocke. Tobacco; one had been sent to William Mitchell.","Poor tobacco sales of the previous crop will prevent his getting out of debt. Present crop does well. People have started growing wheat.","John Hall brought a runaway Negro to Napier. The boy said he belonged to William Cocke of Cumberland.","Sends account of tobacco shipped in the Williamson.","His sister Elizabeth Adams wishes Cocke to sell her corn. Consulted Major Thomas Massie and William Fry.","Monies due from estate of Thomas Adams.","Account for carrying hogsheads to market.","List of monies due Cocke.","\"Appraisement and Inventory of stock and plantation tools and utensils on Mrs. Elizabeth Adames' plantation in Amherst County.\"","Acting for James Brown, sends coffee, and iron by Mr. Fenwick. Prices given.","Sends account and asks it be paid up, to enable the settlement of the estate of James Grymes.","Sends account and asks it be paid up, to enable the settlement of the estate of James Grymes.","Sent corn. Hired a new overseer, Smith. Sale of wheat. The trial of a Negro.","Accounts, from November 1790 to date, for salt, iron, wheat, leather, waggonage of tobacco, pork and draft on Donald and Burton.","Agreement that Moore will cultivate land for 5 years and then become the owner.","Accounting of money.","Bill for carrying tobacco of Mrs. Adams to the canal.","William Creacy (or Cresey) took too large an order of money on Weaver.","Account for women's clothing. On reverse, account of items furnished Mrs. Maria Armistead and for tuition for Charles Carter Armistead.","Exchange of servants. Harry's death.","Agreement for building a house, \"with a plain Cornice.\"","Death of Mrs Elizabeth Adams, settlement of part of the estate between her daughter Sally Sarah and William Cocke (her son).","Schooling of her son Charles Carter Armistead.","Account for money lent.","Agreement to rent Negroes and plantation on Rockfish River, Amherst County, part of estate of Thomas Adams, deceased.","Family accounts and death of William's mother (Mrs. Elizabeth Fauntleroy Cocke Adams.)","Sends account.","Sale of slaves and horses. Crops.","His fall from a horse.","Repaying William Cocke for building a bridge across Knockbuckle Stream, by wheat growers.","Wheat receipts.","Account of sale of tobacco and settlement of bonds.","Shipment of tobacco from Tappahannock.","Clothes and family news.","Scope and Contents Sale of Negro living at house of Thomas Taylor Byrd husband of Mary, daughter of William Armistead, Frederick.","Money due on a draft.","Scope and Contents Family matters. Marriage of daughter Nancy Ann Cleves to Mr. John P. Pleasants.","Account.","Case of Powell v. Armistead's Executors, concerning William Armistead's will.","Scope and Contents Case of Powell v. Armistead's Executors. Mr. John Warden is an able friend. Consulted Thomas Tabb.","Death of Godfrey; consolation. Illness in the family.","Sarah Daingerfield to Mrs. Maria Armistead, Hesse. Health, the phaeton and chocolate.","Account.","Scope and Contents Death of Mrs. Maria Armistead. Her papers in the Powell v. Armistead lawsuit.","Family reunion. Marriage of Mrs. Randolph. The coming marriage of her brother Phil to Miss Betsy Page.","Family news. The Hesse estate.","Leasing Hesse house to Mr. Van Bibber and the house's burning down. Living in Matthews County.","Deed for property in Gloucester County on Piankatank River.","Arranging insurance for Cocke's barn.","Flour business.","Settlement of account.","Receipt for flour.","Scope and Contents Enclosing Bishop James Madison's draft on Hollins, for his son, Peyton Randolph.","Newspaper.","Agreement that Ashton will be an apprentice miller.","Account sheet.","Agreement to hire Powers as overseer.","Scope and Contents Hessian fly affecting the wheat. His cousin, John Coles, has nervous fever. Asks for money.","Scope and Contents Report on son William A. Cocke in Chemical and Moral classes.","Portfolio subscription. Requests news of Mr. R. H. Atkinson.","Scope and Contents Drought. Acquiring Burnett seeds for Peter Bowdoin of Hungais, Northampton County, Va. and Genl. Nathaniel Carzell of Sussex County, Virginia.","2 receipts for payment on a debt.","Promissory note.","Treatment of a Negro girl.","Scope and Contents Traveling. Family news. Character of Napoleon.","Receipt for interest paid on a bond.","Partitions land and describes how he wishes to be buried.","The E.F. Academy, Eternity and God. Father appointed to Port Gibson.","Illness of Uncle Richard. Family news. Hot Spring resorts.","Promotion. Departure from Camp Bejara. Genl. Cushing coming to visit. Friends in Santa Anna are Bob Hughes, Major Kenly, Dr. Tilghman and Dr. Field.","Love letter. Hopes she rejects the suit of Mr. Nelson.","Preaching at the Poplars and at Mr. Taliaferro's. Dined at Airville.","Preaching at the Poplars and at Mr. Taliaferro's. Dined at Airville.","Scope and Contents Marriage? Witt's injuries.","Account for money paid and received.","Illness, and death of Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Snow. Their school, composed of Mann Jones, John Dixon, and John and William Fox. Cousin Francis Tomkies is coming to Gloucester.","Family news and weather. Farming.","Minister Cole Hodges and Mr. Rodher. Sending a package for the Judge.","Tobacco shipping. On second sheet, printed list of merchandise and marketing information.","Scope and ContentsCertificate that account of Richard P. Jones, written by William H. Allmand, is correct.","Settlement of a suit. His cruise to Madiera and the Canary Islands.","Requests medical attention for his man Jonah.","Scope and Contents \"Papers connected with the suit of Gov. Thomas of Maryland and his unfortunate wife Sally McDowell.\"A Genl. Jones was counsel for Thomas.","Scope and Contents Illness of his wife and siser Ann. Providence. Mentions Mr. Mann and Dr. P. Lewis.","Sale of property in Highland and Adams counties. Traveling.","Sends supplies. Wheat shipment.","\"Horses bought in Ohio. . .\"","Tobaco sales. \"I hear the distant thunder rumbling in our own beloved country.\" Quoted Virgil on the war in Europe.","\"Sale of Forkes Plantation,\" planned with Rush Floyd.","Scope and Contents Charles Le Baron, Mobile Alabama to Richard P. Jones, Gloucester County, Virginia, brother of Harriet who married Charles Curtis and their daughter married Charles Curtis and their daughter married Thomas L.P. Cocke. Settlement of estate of Mr. George L. Fauntleroy.","Miss Booth. As Dr. Booth had few debts, the sale of a slave should settle the account for his own services.","Sale of tobacco.","Scope and Contents Settlement of estate of Dr. Booth. Money is to be left wtih Mr. Curtis if she is not at Wareham.","Scope and Contents Troubles sent by God, especially the death of Mr. Langhorn. Mr. Jacob C. Sheldon is sick. Family news.","Contract made with R.F. Northern for carrying mail.","Projected celebration at Yorktown. Patriotism. Preservation of the Republic.","Payment on a mortgage assumed from T.L. Phillips.","Form for monthly return of the captain.","Upon Genl. Taliaferro's orders, collected guns in the county. Guns of Col. Hayes and Col. Taylor. Completion of arsenal. Asks for job on Taliaferro's staff.","Family news and agriculture. Formation of a company in Cumberland.","Scope and Contents Edmund R. Cocke, writer's brother sent news about obstructing roads and fords. Promotion of officers. Cousin Robert Preston. War maneuvers.","Scope and Contents Movement toward Alexandria. Expects an attack. Thomas L.P. Cocke is needed at home. \"Most officers, as they make more money by their offices than they did by their professions or trades get less credit for patriotism.\" Agriculture.","Fight at Manassas. Cally Heath came down.","Letter. Family news. His description of Battle of Bull Run.","Politics of the artillery company. Behavior of Pendleton. Clothing.","The members of his mess. Food is of fine quality. Family news.","Troop movements. Housing. Family news.","Scope and Contents Troop movements near Winchester and Harrisonburg. Uncle J.T.L. Preston is well.","Flanking McClellan's force. News of his brothers.","Scope and Contents Edmund R. Cocke was well after the recent battle.","Hot weather. Cousin Charles Moncure. Edmund leads a relaxed life.","Scope and Contents Philadelphia press reports movements of Yankee forces inaccurately. Will fall back to Richmond before fighting. Tom L.P. Cocke's company is near Port Royal. Furloughs.","Their man Abner. Troop movements in the rain. Vaccinations. Shoes and clothing. Wheat.","Work on breastworks. Furlough of Dr. Weymouth.","Attempts to get a discharge from a hospital. Getting a substitute.","Scope and Contents Busy in legislature. Horses and mules being vulnerable to Yankee theft. Problems with Negroes. Marital attachment of a Negro couple.","Scope and Contents \"In the event Thomas L.P. Cocke is not sent into the Army\"; from Elizabeth Randolph Cocke, Robert D. Brown, John Hatcher and Nathaniel Walton.","Bill for horses and corn.","Management and/or sale of property in London.","Letter describing place of Randolphs and Prestons at the College of William and Mary, part of a program for raising the endowment.","Scope and Contents Mother visiting her son in Washington. Plans for Christmas. Plus note from Mrs. Maria C. Talcott.","Scope and Contents Obituary taken from the Southern Churchman of Mrs. Elizabeth Randolph Cocke. Ms. notes by Mrs. Maria C. Talcott.","Mrs. Harriet Sheldon, wife of Jacob C. Sheldon, daughter of John Dixon.","Scope and Contents Death of Uncle J.T.L. Preston. Family news.","A present for Miss Martha.","Devoted to Robert E. Lee.","\"Descendants of Gentlemen-Adventurer will celebrate Henrico Grant of 1636.\"","Scope and Contents Engraving of letter from George Washington, Mount Vernon, to Francis Hopkinson, May 16, 1785; \"for the Port Folio.\"","Scope and Contents Recent death of her husband Mann Page. Visitors Sophia and Lizzie Tompkins.","\"Third Regiment Virginia Calvalry, Roll of Company G, Cumberland County.\"","Religious poem.","Scope and Contents Made by C.S. Laboratory, Richmond, Virginia.","Account books and a scrapbook of poems.","List of enslaved people, with ages, in May 1854, noted in back of journal.","Scrapbook of poems.","Later family letters, genealogical notes, and poems, 1839-1916, of members of the Cocke family and to related branches of Throckmorton, Curtis, Sheldon, Jones, Preston, Byrd, Dandridge, and Carter families. Includes letters kept by Elizabeth R.P. Cocke, daughter of T.L.P. Cocke and letters of Mary B. Cocke, mother of Maria C. Talcott.","Scope and Contents Includes letters of the Cocke, Curtis, and Preston families of Richmond, Virginia, particularly correspondence between Harriet Throgmorton Jones Curtis and her children Charles (\"Barney\"), Mary Boothe, Harriet, Maria, and Martha Curtis. Also includes correspondence between Mary Booth Curtis and her husband, Thomas Lewis Preston Cocke, as well as letters from Thomas L.P. Cocke's mother, Elizabeth R.P. Cocke, to himself and his brothers, William, Edmund, and Preston Cocke.","Family news.","Letters are to her sons William F. Cocke, Thomas L.P. Cocke, Edmund R. Cocke, and Preston Cocke, and her daughters-in-law and grandchildren.","Scope and Contents Correspondence early in their marriage when they were apart. Includes letters from their children Maria, Harriet, Charles and William Cocke, living in Powhatan County, Virginia with their mother, to their father.","Letters are to brother Charles Curtis, her sisters Mary Boothe, Maria and Martha Curtis, and her brother-in-law, Thomas L.P. Cocke.","Letters from Martha Throgmorton Curtis James to her sisters Mary Boothe Curtis Cocke, Maria Greenhough Curtis JOnes, Harriet Curtis Cringan, Fanny Throgmorton Curtis, and her mother Harriet T.J. Curtis, about family news.","Letters are to sisters Harriet T.J. Curtis, her brother-in-law, Thomas L.P. Cocke and her niece, Harriet Cocke.","Letters to her sisters, mother and Mary Booth Curtis Cocke and Thomas L.P. Cocke.","Letters from family and friends just prior to her wedding to Thomas L.P. Cocke.","Letters to Curtis (also called \"Barney\") from friends and family.","From family and friends.","Includes one photograph of Annie Page.","Scope and Contents From Washington College and the University of Virginia. Also includes Vol. 1 (March 1839) of the Collegian, published by the students of the University of Virginia, and a program of the Baccalaureate Exercises at the College of William and Mary in 1935.","Written to her children before the Civil War."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eBefore reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.\u003c/p\u003e"],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Use:"],"userestrict_tesim":["Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library."],"names_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center","Armistead Family","Cocke Family","Preston family","Cocke, Edmund Randolph, 1841-1922","Cocke, Thomas Lewis Preston, 1838-1895","Cocke, William, 1798-1855","Cocke, William Fauntleroy, 1826-1863","Ewell, Benjamin Stoddert, 1810-1894","Cocke, William Fauntleroy, 1836-1863","Cocke, William, fl. 1798-1855"],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center"],"names_coll_ssim":["Preston family","Cocke, Edmund Randolph, 1841-1922","Cocke, Thomas Lewis Preston, 1838-1895","Cocke, William Fauntleroy, 1836-1863","Cocke, William, fl. 1798-1855"],"famname_ssim":["Armistead Family","Cocke Family","Preston family"],"persname_ssim":["Cocke, Edmund Randolph, 1841-1922","Cocke, Thomas Lewis Preston, 1838-1895","Cocke, William, 1798-1855","Cocke, William Fauntleroy, 1826-1863","Ewell, Benjamin Stoddert, 1810-1894","Cocke, William Fauntleroy, 1836-1863","Cocke, William, fl. 1798-1855"],"language_ssim":["English"],"descrules_ssm":["Describing Archives: A Content Standard"],"total_component_count_is":287,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-05-21T01:33:10.102Z","collection":{"numFound":1,"start":0,"numFoundExact":true,"docs":[{"id":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8492","ead_ssi":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8492","_root_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8492","_nest_parent_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8492","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/WM/repositories_2_resources_8492.xml","title_filing_ssi":"Armistead-Cocke Papers","title_ssm":["Armistead-Cocke Papers"],"title_tesim":["Armistead-Cocke Papers"],"unitdate_ssm":["1680-1917"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1680-1917"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["Mss. 65 Ar6","/repositories/2/resources/8492"],"text":["Mss. 65 Ar6","/repositories/2/resources/8492","Armistead-Cocke Papers","Powhatan County (Va.)","Armistead family","Astronomy--Study and teaching","Bull Run, 1st Battle of, Va., 1861","Cocke family","College of William and Mary--History--19th century","Cumberland County (Va.)--History--18th century","Cumberland County (Va.)--History--20th century","Gloucester County (Va.)--History","Gloucester County (Va.)--History--18th century","Gloucester County (Va.)--History--19th century","Henrico County (Va.)--History","Randolph family","Reconstruction","Reconstruction (U.S. history, 1865-1877)--Virginia","Richmond (Va.)--History","Study and teaching","Account books","Correspondence","Financial records","Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.","Arrangement: the collection is arranged chronologically.","Organization: The inventory has been divided into seven series. Series 1 is the genealogical and donor material, Series 2 is photographs, Series 3 is material concerning houses and land, Series 4 is correspondence and other papers, Series 5 is the Jones Account Books, Series 6 is Accession 1997.34 and Series 7 is Accession 1998.45.","Maria Carter, daughter of Charles Carter of \"Cleve,\" King George County, Virginia married William Armistead of \"Hesse,\" Gloucester County, Virginia William Cocke, son of Elizabeth Fauntleroy Cocke and Bowler Cocke, married Jane Armistead.","Their son, William Armistead Cocke had among other children, Thomas Lewis Preston Cocke who married Mary Booth Curtis.","Other Information:"," Additional information may be found at http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaead/published/wm/viw00018.frame","When available, microfilm, photocopies, digital surrogates, or other reproductions must be used in place of original documents.","Mss. 69 J71 Jones Family Papers","Correspondence, 1756-1764, of Maria Carter Armistead (including letters written by Mrs. Thomas Feilde); business papers, 1782-1828, of William Cocke of \"Bremo,\" Henrico County, Virginia and of \"Oakland,\" Cumberland County, Virginia; and letters, 1861-1863, of William Fauntleroy Cocke, Thomas Lewis Preston Cocke and Edmund Randolph Cocke concerning their service in the Confederate States Army (including the Battle of First Bull Run).","Also included are five volumes of farm and account books, 1851-1863, of Richard P. Jones of \"Land's End,\" Gloucester County, Virginia; copybooks on astronomy, [circa 1770-1780?], scrapbooks, and genealogical material.","Includes letter, 1869, of Benjamin Stoddert Ewell concerning the connections between the Randolph and Preston families and the College of William and Mary.","Additions to the collection (1997.34 and 1998.45) include family letters, genealogical notes and poems of members of the Cocke family and to related branches of Throckmorton, Curtis, Sheldon, Jones, Preston, Byrd, Dandridge and Carter families living in Richmond, Virginia and Powhatan County, Virginia. Some letters are written from Richmond in the Reconstruction Era.","Press release, 1958. Initial list of the collection. Genealogical charts.","Clipping. Re: Genealogical Column, about Carters and Armisteads.","Incomplete letter. Early Carter and Armistead families, containing copies of letters from this collection.","Genealogical material concerning the Curtis, Sheldon, Carter, and Cocke families by Maria C. Talcott.","Clipping. From The Richmond Times-Dispatch","Copy of the tombstone of Emanuel Jones, died 1739, made by Peyton H. Page.","Concerns Major Robert Throckmorton and John Peyton Dixon, from Bible owned by Mrs. Fann Throckmorton Nicolson.","Clipping from The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore. Concerning \"The Throckmorton family of England and Virginia\" by Jane Griffin Keys.","Painting in Alexandria. She married Bowler Cocke II, and their son was William Cocke who married Jane Armistead.","Photostat positive and negative of painting, owned by Mrs. Maria C. and Nathan ? Talcott, of Maria Byrd, daughter of William Byrd II and wife of Charles Carter, with son Charles Carter and Maria Carter Armistead ?","Thomas Lewis Preston Cocke, son of William Armistead Cocke, Oakland.","Mrs. Elizabeth Randolph Preston Cocke, with Sally Lyle Preston Cocke, eldest daughter of Edmund Randolph Cocke.","Mary Booth Curtis Cocke, wife of Thomas L. P. Cocke.","\"Historic Mansion of Mathews County,\" concerning \"Hesse.\"","\"Oakland.\" Short History on back.","\"Mrs. Cocke, Mistress of Oakland and Hostess of the Lees at Derwent,\" by Alice M. Tyler from The Richmond Times-Dispatch.","\"Derwent Must Be Saved\" from The Richmond News Leader.","\"Lee's Hideaway Still Stands.\" Reprinted from The Washington and Lee University Alumni Magazine by Dr. Leslie Lyle Campbell.","\"Southerner Heard First and Final Shots of War Between States, was friend of Lee\" by Charles F. Preston.","Physical Location: Oversize File. Part of plat showing land on the Piantantank River of Lady Skipwith, George Curtis, Colonel Kemp, Augustin Horthus and William Marloe.","Physical Location: Oversize File. Sale of land in Kingston Parish, inherited from George Curtis, who bought the land from Edward Wyatt.","Thomas Curtis, Gloucester County to Charles Curtis, Middlesex County concerning deed of same date which was to fulfill Thomas Curtis' bond to Charles Curtis.","P. Beverly, Clerk of County Court. Concerning testimony of Nicholas Cobb, defendant; by his attorney, Thomas Gregson, in dispute over land purchased from George Curtis, now deceased.","Charles Curtis (Kingston Parish, Gloucester County) gives all land to son Augustine, to daughters Sarrah Henry and Sous Anna Iveson, Negroes and linens","Charles Curtis on Piantatank River to John West, Chisanassirk River, Accomack County. Land surveyed by John Smith. Shows location of the house.","Nicholas Foster. Floor plan of a house (Note watermark).","How to stay busy during the day. Published in Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, Volume 15, page 432.","Requests that the family visit her at \"Westover.\"","Includes bound in letter, 1792 April 14, from Christopher Pryor to Mrs. Maria Armistead, \"Hesse.\"","Cousin Maria Carter, daughter of Landon Beverley, gave birth to a son in October. Uncle William III and Aunt Mary Willing Byrd are going to tour through New York and Philadelphia. Health. Published in Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, Volume 10, page 178.","Pocket money for her visiting. Cautions against flattery. Published in 10 Virginia Magazine of History and Biography,Volume 10, page 178.","Coming marriages of Lucy Burwell to Edmund Berkeley, Rebecca Burwell to Jaquelin Ambler and Jenny Burwell to Mann Page of \"Rosewell,\" and Miss Hannah Fairfax to Warner Washington. Published in Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, Volume 10, pages 177-178 and Volume 15, pages 433-434.","Concerns Mr. William Armistead. Published in Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, Volume 15, page 435.","Family news.","Her marriage to William Armistead. Published in Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, Volume 10, pages 179-180 and Volume 15, page 435.","Vote getting. Lewis' coming marriage. Launching of ship by the father of Lewis.","Suit against Clark Courtney and his mother Anne Mabry concerning land \"at Eatons warehouse on Rappahannock River.\"","Virginians' reaction to Lord Dunmore as Governor. Tryon is well received at New York, as is Col. Fanning. Family news. Partly published in Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, Volume 10, page 180.","Accounts with William Jackson, James Clark, Major Thomas Boswell, John Robinson, Richard Hodges, Robert Matthewes, William Bentley Estate, Francis Elliot, and John Hibble.","John New, John Fox and Danall New, Senior to William Armistead, Sheriff, Gloucester County, Virginia.","Visit of Mr. William and Mrs. Armistead to their church. Route over Pudding Creek Bridge.","News about fighting in Norfolk and man of war near York. Sent cotton and worsted.","The Armisteads' moving to North River to avoid the enemy. The Armisteads have kept prisoners.","The evils and hardships brought upon the people by persons without authority.","Extends sympathy and discusses the comforts of relgion in the troubles brought by the war.","Submission to the catastrophies brought by man and God. News of the Russian General, and General Howe building on the Delaware.","Birth of Mrs. Armistead's child. Captain Deane carried Major Skith in his ship. Resignation to the will of Providence.","Mr. Smith came to Elizabeth Town, N.J. but was denied a permit for New York. Lack of Negroes.","Accounts.","Accounts.","Scope and Contents Account.","Memorandum of money received.","Copy book on Astronomy.","On reverse, John T. Griffin assigns the bond to Major William Lewis.","Account for the year.","Money payment in Half Joes. Land papers brought from Augusta.","\"Invoice of Sundry Goods Shipped on board the Planter Capt. William Arthurs for Virginia...\" Furniture, linens, carpets, dishes and silverware.","Corn and wheat deliveries, requested by Mr. Lynham. Her son Charles Carter Armistead is placed with Mr. Waugh in Port Royal.","Account for nails and German steel.","Scope and Contents \"Invoice of Sundries shipped on board the Ann \u0026 Mary, Captain. John Wheeler...\" Horses, tools, medical implements, riding equipment and spices.","Memo from Rowles Grymes and Co.","Lucy's visit to home of Col. William Byrd III?. Published in 10 Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, Volume 10, page 183.","Offers to send Negro girls to help her daughter.","Protests the manner of payment of bill of exchange. Includes copy of request for bill of exchange from William Cocke to Rowles Grymes and County, London, 1787 November 30.","Sends tobacco to be sold to cover cost of requested items. Draws a bill of exchange upon them.","Agreement about Negroes written by Mr. Page.","Return of Cocke's bill of exchange resulted from his not reporting it.","Return of Cocke's bill of exchange resulted from his not reporting it.","Children's education in spelling, Greek, and reading. The new Constitution will lead to a navy.","Scope and Contents Her brother Charles Carter will send for her daughters. Plans to return to Hesse soon.","Shipment of tobacco sent by the ship Williamson under John Miers to Rowles Grymes and County","Shipment of tobacco and other goods.","Scope and Contents Damages from a hurricane. A legal \"execution\". Aunt and Uncle Lewis Willis.","Arrival of tobacco and confusion of orders.","Accounts against Cocke. On Reverse, note from Mr. Weaver and W.A. Fry.","Scope and Contents Receipt for tuition of Master Charles Carter Armistead.","\"Invoice of Goods...\" shipped care of P. Parker at Norfolk.","Scope and Contents Traveling and illness. Mr. Page and Mr. Byrd may help her move.","Sends by Willis, a tobacco note for Mrs. Maria Armistead's travels.","Receipt for tuition of Master Charles Carter Armistead.","Receipts for money for Benjamin Harrison Jr.","Receipt of Cocke's draft through Alexander Donald.","Shipment of tobacco on the Brandon. Requests information on the most popular kinds of tobacco.","Items to be sent to the care of P.L. Grymes. Notes of exchange.","Account of work done around his house. Lists cost of items used.","Receipt for payment on coffee.","Dispute. Copy sent to Mrs. Maria Armistead.","Wife Sally Sarah desires news of her sister Jane Armistead Cole. One of Washington's sisters married Mr. Milton. Growth of the area. Advantages of this farm.","Sale of Cocke's tobacco which was of poor quality and \"injured by the spot.\"","Account of sale of tobacco.","Account of sale of tobacco.","Account of sale of tobacco.","Account due John and Thomas Gilliat for sugar, salt and iron.","Death of partner James Rowles. Sale of tobacco.","Payment of a debt to prevent having to sell Negroes. His wife Betsy. Miss Nancy Armistead \"is almost devoured by Sweet Hearts.\"","Scope and Contents Supplies of tea, earthenware, cyder sic and herring from Mr. Gilliat. Mother Mrs. Elizabeth Hill Carter Cocke will visit soon.","Judy Armistead's ill health; suggests cures. Charles Carter Armistead is over the measles; Mr. Thomas Ryan praises him.","Sends all requested items except loaf sugar.","Wheat harvest. Possibility of a Spanish war; Spanish ships have been seen in New York and Virginia. Mentions brother Charles Cocke and his son Henry.","Confusion in the settlement of Cocke's account with Donald and Barton of London.","At Manchester, with Mr. Pankey, inquired after hogsheads of mother Elizabeth Hill Carter Cocke. Tobacco; one had been sent to William Mitchell.","Poor tobacco sales of the previous crop will prevent his getting out of debt. Present crop does well. People have started growing wheat.","John Hall brought a runaway Negro to Napier. The boy said he belonged to William Cocke of Cumberland.","Sends account of tobacco shipped in the Williamson.","His sister Elizabeth Adams wishes Cocke to sell her corn. Consulted Major Thomas Massie and William Fry.","Monies due from estate of Thomas Adams.","Account for carrying hogsheads to market.","List of monies due Cocke.","\"Appraisement and Inventory of stock and plantation tools and utensils on Mrs. Elizabeth Adames' plantation in Amherst County.\"","Acting for James Brown, sends coffee, and iron by Mr. Fenwick. Prices given.","Sends account and asks it be paid up, to enable the settlement of the estate of James Grymes.","Sends account and asks it be paid up, to enable the settlement of the estate of James Grymes.","Sent corn. Hired a new overseer, Smith. Sale of wheat. The trial of a Negro.","Accounts, from November 1790 to date, for salt, iron, wheat, leather, waggonage of tobacco, pork and draft on Donald and Burton.","Agreement that Moore will cultivate land for 5 years and then become the owner.","Accounting of money.","Bill for carrying tobacco of Mrs. Adams to the canal.","William Creacy (or Cresey) took too large an order of money on Weaver.","Account for women's clothing. On reverse, account of items furnished Mrs. Maria Armistead and for tuition for Charles Carter Armistead.","Exchange of servants. Harry's death.","Agreement for building a house, \"with a plain Cornice.\"","Death of Mrs Elizabeth Adams, settlement of part of the estate between her daughter Sally Sarah and William Cocke (her son).","Schooling of her son Charles Carter Armistead.","Account for money lent.","Agreement to rent Negroes and plantation on Rockfish River, Amherst County, part of estate of Thomas Adams, deceased.","Family accounts and death of William's mother (Mrs. Elizabeth Fauntleroy Cocke Adams.)","Sends account.","Sale of slaves and horses. Crops.","His fall from a horse.","Repaying William Cocke for building a bridge across Knockbuckle Stream, by wheat growers.","Wheat receipts.","Account of sale of tobacco and settlement of bonds.","Shipment of tobacco from Tappahannock.","Clothes and family news.","Scope and Contents Sale of Negro living at house of Thomas Taylor Byrd husband of Mary, daughter of William Armistead, Frederick.","Money due on a draft.","Scope and Contents Family matters. Marriage of daughter Nancy Ann Cleves to Mr. John P. Pleasants.","Account.","Case of Powell v. Armistead's Executors, concerning William Armistead's will.","Scope and Contents Case of Powell v. Armistead's Executors. Mr. John Warden is an able friend. Consulted Thomas Tabb.","Death of Godfrey; consolation. Illness in the family.","Sarah Daingerfield to Mrs. Maria Armistead, Hesse. Health, the phaeton and chocolate.","Account.","Scope and Contents Death of Mrs. Maria Armistead. Her papers in the Powell v. Armistead lawsuit.","Family reunion. Marriage of Mrs. Randolph. The coming marriage of her brother Phil to Miss Betsy Page.","Family news. The Hesse estate.","Leasing Hesse house to Mr. Van Bibber and the house's burning down. Living in Matthews County.","Deed for property in Gloucester County on Piankatank River.","Arranging insurance for Cocke's barn.","Flour business.","Settlement of account.","Receipt for flour.","Scope and Contents Enclosing Bishop James Madison's draft on Hollins, for his son, Peyton Randolph.","Newspaper.","Agreement that Ashton will be an apprentice miller.","Account sheet.","Agreement to hire Powers as overseer.","Scope and Contents Hessian fly affecting the wheat. His cousin, John Coles, has nervous fever. Asks for money.","Scope and Contents Report on son William A. Cocke in Chemical and Moral classes.","Portfolio subscription. Requests news of Mr. R. H. Atkinson.","Scope and Contents Drought. Acquiring Burnett seeds for Peter Bowdoin of Hungais, Northampton County, Va. and Genl. Nathaniel Carzell of Sussex County, Virginia.","2 receipts for payment on a debt.","Promissory note.","Treatment of a Negro girl.","Scope and Contents Traveling. Family news. Character of Napoleon.","Receipt for interest paid on a bond.","Partitions land and describes how he wishes to be buried.","The E.F. Academy, Eternity and God. Father appointed to Port Gibson.","Illness of Uncle Richard. Family news. Hot Spring resorts.","Promotion. Departure from Camp Bejara. Genl. Cushing coming to visit. Friends in Santa Anna are Bob Hughes, Major Kenly, Dr. Tilghman and Dr. Field.","Love letter. Hopes she rejects the suit of Mr. Nelson.","Preaching at the Poplars and at Mr. Taliaferro's. Dined at Airville.","Preaching at the Poplars and at Mr. Taliaferro's. Dined at Airville.","Scope and Contents Marriage? Witt's injuries.","Account for money paid and received.","Illness, and death of Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Snow. Their school, composed of Mann Jones, John Dixon, and John and William Fox. Cousin Francis Tomkies is coming to Gloucester.","Family news and weather. Farming.","Minister Cole Hodges and Mr. Rodher. Sending a package for the Judge.","Tobacco shipping. On second sheet, printed list of merchandise and marketing information.","Scope and ContentsCertificate that account of Richard P. Jones, written by William H. Allmand, is correct.","Settlement of a suit. His cruise to Madiera and the Canary Islands.","Requests medical attention for his man Jonah.","Scope and Contents \"Papers connected with the suit of Gov. Thomas of Maryland and his unfortunate wife Sally McDowell.\"A Genl. Jones was counsel for Thomas.","Scope and Contents Illness of his wife and siser Ann. Providence. Mentions Mr. Mann and Dr. P. Lewis.","Sale of property in Highland and Adams counties. Traveling.","Sends supplies. Wheat shipment.","\"Horses bought in Ohio. . .\"","Tobaco sales. \"I hear the distant thunder rumbling in our own beloved country.\" Quoted Virgil on the war in Europe.","\"Sale of Forkes Plantation,\" planned with Rush Floyd.","Scope and Contents Charles Le Baron, Mobile Alabama to Richard P. Jones, Gloucester County, Virginia, brother of Harriet who married Charles Curtis and their daughter married Charles Curtis and their daughter married Thomas L.P. Cocke. Settlement of estate of Mr. George L. Fauntleroy.","Miss Booth. As Dr. Booth had few debts, the sale of a slave should settle the account for his own services.","Sale of tobacco.","Scope and Contents Settlement of estate of Dr. Booth. Money is to be left wtih Mr. Curtis if she is not at Wareham.","Scope and Contents Troubles sent by God, especially the death of Mr. Langhorn. Mr. Jacob C. Sheldon is sick. Family news.","Contract made with R.F. Northern for carrying mail.","Projected celebration at Yorktown. Patriotism. Preservation of the Republic.","Payment on a mortgage assumed from T.L. Phillips.","Form for monthly return of the captain.","Upon Genl. Taliaferro's orders, collected guns in the county. Guns of Col. Hayes and Col. Taylor. Completion of arsenal. Asks for job on Taliaferro's staff.","Family news and agriculture. Formation of a company in Cumberland.","Scope and Contents Edmund R. Cocke, writer's brother sent news about obstructing roads and fords. Promotion of officers. Cousin Robert Preston. War maneuvers.","Scope and Contents Movement toward Alexandria. Expects an attack. Thomas L.P. Cocke is needed at home. \"Most officers, as they make more money by their offices than they did by their professions or trades get less credit for patriotism.\" Agriculture.","Fight at Manassas. Cally Heath came down.","Letter. Family news. His description of Battle of Bull Run.","Politics of the artillery company. Behavior of Pendleton. Clothing.","The members of his mess. Food is of fine quality. Family news.","Troop movements. Housing. Family news.","Scope and Contents Troop movements near Winchester and Harrisonburg. Uncle J.T.L. Preston is well.","Flanking McClellan's force. News of his brothers.","Scope and Contents Edmund R. Cocke was well after the recent battle.","Hot weather. Cousin Charles Moncure. Edmund leads a relaxed life.","Scope and Contents Philadelphia press reports movements of Yankee forces inaccurately. Will fall back to Richmond before fighting. Tom L.P. Cocke's company is near Port Royal. Furloughs.","Their man Abner. Troop movements in the rain. Vaccinations. Shoes and clothing. Wheat.","Work on breastworks. Furlough of Dr. Weymouth.","Attempts to get a discharge from a hospital. Getting a substitute.","Scope and Contents Busy in legislature. Horses and mules being vulnerable to Yankee theft. Problems with Negroes. Marital attachment of a Negro couple.","Scope and Contents \"In the event Thomas L.P. Cocke is not sent into the Army\"; from Elizabeth Randolph Cocke, Robert D. Brown, John Hatcher and Nathaniel Walton.","Bill for horses and corn.","Management and/or sale of property in London.","Letter describing place of Randolphs and Prestons at the College of William and Mary, part of a program for raising the endowment.","Scope and Contents Mother visiting her son in Washington. Plans for Christmas. Plus note from Mrs. Maria C. Talcott.","Scope and Contents Obituary taken from the Southern Churchman of Mrs. Elizabeth Randolph Cocke. Ms. notes by Mrs. Maria C. Talcott.","Mrs. Harriet Sheldon, wife of Jacob C. Sheldon, daughter of John Dixon.","Scope and Contents Death of Uncle J.T.L. Preston. Family news.","A present for Miss Martha.","Devoted to Robert E. Lee.","\"Descendants of Gentlemen-Adventurer will celebrate Henrico Grant of 1636.\"","Scope and Contents Engraving of letter from George Washington, Mount Vernon, to Francis Hopkinson, May 16, 1785; \"for the Port Folio.\"","Scope and Contents Recent death of her husband Mann Page. Visitors Sophia and Lizzie Tompkins.","\"Third Regiment Virginia Calvalry, Roll of Company G, Cumberland County.\"","Religious poem.","Scope and Contents Made by C.S. Laboratory, Richmond, Virginia.","Account books and a scrapbook of poems.","List of enslaved people, with ages, in May 1854, noted in back of journal.","Scrapbook of poems.","Later family letters, genealogical notes, and poems, 1839-1916, of members of the Cocke family and to related branches of Throckmorton, Curtis, Sheldon, Jones, Preston, Byrd, Dandridge, and Carter families. Includes letters kept by Elizabeth R.P. Cocke, daughter of T.L.P. Cocke and letters of Mary B. Cocke, mother of Maria C. Talcott.","Scope and Contents Includes letters of the Cocke, Curtis, and Preston families of Richmond, Virginia, particularly correspondence between Harriet Throgmorton Jones Curtis and her children Charles (\"Barney\"), Mary Boothe, Harriet, Maria, and Martha Curtis. Also includes correspondence between Mary Booth Curtis and her husband, Thomas Lewis Preston Cocke, as well as letters from Thomas L.P. Cocke's mother, Elizabeth R.P. Cocke, to himself and his brothers, William, Edmund, and Preston Cocke.","Family news.","Letters are to her sons William F. Cocke, Thomas L.P. Cocke, Edmund R. Cocke, and Preston Cocke, and her daughters-in-law and grandchildren.","Scope and Contents Correspondence early in their marriage when they were apart. Includes letters from their children Maria, Harriet, Charles and William Cocke, living in Powhatan County, Virginia with their mother, to their father.","Letters are to brother Charles Curtis, her sisters Mary Boothe, Maria and Martha Curtis, and her brother-in-law, Thomas L.P. Cocke.","Letters from Martha Throgmorton Curtis James to her sisters Mary Boothe Curtis Cocke, Maria Greenhough Curtis JOnes, Harriet Curtis Cringan, Fanny Throgmorton Curtis, and her mother Harriet T.J. Curtis, about family news.","Letters are to sisters Harriet T.J. Curtis, her brother-in-law, Thomas L.P. Cocke and her niece, Harriet Cocke.","Letters to her sisters, mother and Mary Booth Curtis Cocke and Thomas L.P. Cocke.","Letters from family and friends just prior to her wedding to Thomas L.P. Cocke.","Letters to Curtis (also called \"Barney\") from friends and family.","From family and friends.","Includes one photograph of Annie Page.","Scope and Contents From Washington College and the University of Virginia. 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Series 1 is the genealogical and donor material, Series 2 is photographs, Series 3 is material concerning houses and land, Series 4 is correspondence and other papers, Series 5 is the Jones Account Books, Series 6 is Accession 1997.34 and Series 7 is Accession 1998.45."],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eMaria Carter, daughter of Charles Carter of \"Cleve,\" King George County, Virginia married William Armistead of \"Hesse,\" Gloucester County, Virginia William Cocke, son of Elizabeth Fauntleroy Cocke and Bowler Cocke, married Jane Armistead.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eTheir son, William Armistead Cocke had among other children, Thomas Lewis Preston Cocke who married Mary Booth Curtis.\u003c/p\u003e"],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Family History:"],"bioghist_tesim":["Maria Carter, daughter of Charles Carter of \"Cleve,\" King George County, Virginia married William Armistead of \"Hesse,\" Gloucester County, Virginia William Cocke, son of Elizabeth Fauntleroy Cocke and Bowler Cocke, married Jane Armistead.","Their son, William Armistead Cocke had among other children, Thomas Lewis Preston Cocke who married Mary Booth Curtis."],"odd_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eOther Information:\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Additional information may be found at http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaead/published/wm/viw00018.frame\u003c/p\u003e"],"odd_heading_ssm":["General"],"odd_tesim":["Other Information:"," Additional information may be found at http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaead/published/wm/viw00018.frame"],"phystech_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eWhen available, microfilm, photocopies, digital surrogates, or other reproductions must be used in place of original documents.\u003c/p\u003e"],"phystech_heading_ssm":["Physical Characteristics or Technical Requirements:"],"phystech_tesim":["When available, microfilm, photocopies, digital surrogates, or other reproductions must be used in place of original documents."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eArmistead-Cocke Family Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e"],"prefercite_tesim":["Armistead-Cocke Family Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary."],"relatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eMss. 69 J71 Jones Family Papers\u003c/p\u003e"],"relatedmaterial_heading_ssm":["Related Materials:"],"relatedmaterial_tesim":["Mss. 69 J71 Jones Family Papers"],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence, 1756-1764, of Maria Carter Armistead (including letters written by Mrs. Thomas Feilde); business papers, 1782-1828, of William Cocke of \"Bremo,\" Henrico County, Virginia and of \"Oakland,\" Cumberland County, Virginia; and letters, 1861-1863, of William Fauntleroy Cocke, Thomas Lewis Preston Cocke and Edmund Randolph Cocke concerning their service in the Confederate States Army (including the Battle of First Bull Run).\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAlso included are five volumes of farm and account books, 1851-1863, of Richard P. Jones of \"Land's End,\" Gloucester County, Virginia; copybooks on astronomy, [circa 1770-1780?], scrapbooks, and genealogical material.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eIncludes letter, 1869, of Benjamin Stoddert Ewell concerning the connections between the Randolph and Preston families and the College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAdditions to the collection (1997.34 and 1998.45) include family letters, genealogical notes and poems of members of the Cocke family and to related branches of Throckmorton, Curtis, Sheldon, Jones, Preston, Byrd, Dandridge and Carter families living in Richmond, Virginia and Powhatan County, Virginia. Some letters are written from Richmond in the Reconstruction Era.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePress release, 1958. Initial list of the collection. Genealogical charts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eClipping. Re: Genealogical Column, about Carters and Armisteads.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncomplete letter. Early Carter and Armistead families, containing copies of letters from this collection.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGenealogical material concerning the Curtis, Sheldon, Carter, and Cocke families by Maria C. Talcott.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eClipping. From The Richmond Times-Dispatch\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of the tombstone of Emanuel Jones, died 1739, made by Peyton H. Page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns Major Robert Throckmorton and John Peyton Dixon, from Bible owned by Mrs. Fann Throckmorton Nicolson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eClipping from The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore. Concerning \"The Throckmorton family of England and Virginia\" by Jane Griffin Keys.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePainting in Alexandria. She married Bowler Cocke II, and their son was William Cocke who married Jane Armistead.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotostat positive and negative of painting, owned by Mrs. Maria C. and Nathan ? Talcott, of Maria Byrd, daughter of William Byrd II and wife of Charles Carter, with son Charles Carter and Maria Carter Armistead ?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas Lewis Preston Cocke, son of William Armistead Cocke, Oakland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Elizabeth Randolph Preston Cocke, with Sally Lyle Preston Cocke, eldest daughter of Edmund Randolph Cocke.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMary Booth Curtis Cocke, wife of Thomas L. P. Cocke.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Historic Mansion of Mathews County,\" concerning \"Hesse.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Oakland.\" Short History on back.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Mrs. Cocke, Mistress of Oakland and Hostess of the Lees at Derwent,\" by Alice M. Tyler from The Richmond Times-Dispatch.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Derwent Must Be Saved\" from The Richmond News Leader.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Lee's Hideaway Still Stands.\" Reprinted from The Washington and Lee University Alumni Magazine by Dr. Leslie Lyle Campbell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Southerner Heard First and Final Shots of War Between States, was friend of Lee\" by Charles F. Preston.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhysical Location: Oversize File. Part of plat showing land on the Piantantank River of Lady Skipwith, George Curtis, Colonel Kemp, Augustin Horthus and William Marloe.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhysical Location: Oversize File. Sale of land in Kingston Parish, inherited from George Curtis, who bought the land from Edward Wyatt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas Curtis, Gloucester County to Charles Curtis, Middlesex County concerning deed of same date which was to fulfill Thomas Curtis' bond to Charles Curtis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eP. Beverly, Clerk of County Court. Concerning testimony of Nicholas Cobb, defendant; by his attorney, Thomas Gregson, in dispute over land purchased from George Curtis, now deceased.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCharles Curtis (Kingston Parish, Gloucester County) gives all land to son Augustine, to daughters Sarrah Henry and Sous Anna Iveson, Negroes and linens\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCharles Curtis on Piantatank River to John West, Chisanassirk River, Accomack County. Land surveyed by John Smith. Shows location of the house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNicholas Foster. Floor plan of a house (Note watermark).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHow to stay busy during the day. Published in Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, Volume 15, page 432.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests that the family visit her at \"Westover.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes bound in letter, 1792 April 14, from Christopher Pryor to Mrs. Maria Armistead, \"Hesse.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCousin Maria Carter, daughter of Landon Beverley, gave birth to a son in October. Uncle William III and Aunt Mary Willing Byrd are going to tour through New York and Philadelphia. Health. Published in Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, Volume 10, page 178.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePocket money for her visiting. Cautions against flattery. Published in 10 Virginia Magazine of History and Biography,Volume 10, page 178.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComing marriages of Lucy Burwell to Edmund Berkeley, Rebecca Burwell to Jaquelin Ambler and Jenny Burwell to Mann Page of \"Rosewell,\" and Miss Hannah Fairfax to Warner Washington. Published in Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, Volume 10, pages 177-178 and Volume 15, pages 433-434.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns Mr. William Armistead. Published in Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, Volume 15, page 435.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHer marriage to William Armistead. Published in Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, Volume 10, pages 179-180 and Volume 15, page 435.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVote getting. Lewis' coming marriage. Launching of ship by the father of Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuit against Clark Courtney and his mother Anne Mabry concerning land \"at Eatons warehouse on Rappahannock River.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVirginians' reaction to Lord Dunmore as Governor. Tryon is well received at New York, as is Col. Fanning. Family news. Partly published in Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, Volume 10, page 180.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts with William Jackson, James Clark, Major Thomas Boswell, John Robinson, Richard Hodges, Robert Matthewes, William Bentley Estate, Francis Elliot, and John Hibble.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn New, John Fox and Danall New, Senior to William Armistead, Sheriff, Gloucester County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVisit of Mr. William and Mrs. Armistead to their church. Route over Pudding Creek Bridge.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNews about fighting in Norfolk and man of war near York. Sent cotton and worsted.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe Armisteads' moving to North River to avoid the enemy. The Armisteads have kept prisoners.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe evils and hardships brought upon the people by persons without authority.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExtends sympathy and discusses the comforts of relgion in the troubles brought by the war.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubmission to the catastrophies brought by man and God. News of the Russian General, and General Howe building on the Delaware.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBirth of Mrs. Armistead's child. Captain Deane carried Major Skith in his ship. Resignation to the will of Providence.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Smith came to Elizabeth Town, N.J. but was denied a permit for New York. Lack of Negroes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMemorandum of money received.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy book on Astronomy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOn reverse, John T. Griffin assigns the bond to Major William Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount for the year.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoney payment in Half Joes. Land papers brought from Augusta.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Invoice of Sundry Goods Shipped on board the Planter Capt. William Arthurs for Virginia...\" Furniture, linens, carpets, dishes and silverware.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorn and wheat deliveries, requested by Mr. Lynham. Her son Charles Carter Armistead is placed with Mr. Waugh in Port Royal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount for nails and German steel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents \"Invoice of Sundries shipped on board the Ann \u0026amp; Mary, Captain. John Wheeler...\" Horses, tools, medical implements, riding equipment and spices.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMemo from Rowles Grymes and Co.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLucy's visit to home of Col. William Byrd III?. Published in 10 Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, Volume 10, page 183.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffers to send Negro girls to help her daughter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProtests the manner of payment of bill of exchange. Includes copy of request for bill of exchange from William Cocke to Rowles Grymes and County, London, 1787 November 30.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends tobacco to be sold to cover cost of requested items. Draws a bill of exchange upon them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgreement about Negroes written by Mr. Page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReturn of Cocke's bill of exchange resulted from his not reporting it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReturn of Cocke's bill of exchange resulted from his not reporting it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChildren's education in spelling, Greek, and reading. The new Constitution will lead to a navy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Her brother Charles Carter will send for her daughters. Plans to return to Hesse soon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShipment of tobacco sent by the ship Williamson under John Miers to Rowles Grymes and County\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShipment of tobacco and other goods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Damages from a hurricane. A legal \"execution\". Aunt and Uncle Lewis Willis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArrival of tobacco and confusion of orders.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts against Cocke. On Reverse, note from Mr. Weaver and W.A. Fry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for tuition of Master Charles Carter Armistead.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Invoice of Goods...\" shipped care of P. Parker at Norfolk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Traveling and illness. Mr. Page and Mr. Byrd may help her move.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends by Willis, a tobacco note for Mrs. Maria Armistead's travels.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for tuition of Master Charles Carter Armistead.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipts for money for Benjamin Harrison Jr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt of Cocke's draft through Alexander Donald.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShipment of tobacco on the Brandon. Requests information on the most popular kinds of tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItems to be sent to the care of P.L. Grymes. Notes of exchange.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of work done around his house. Lists cost of items used.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for payment on coffee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDispute. Copy sent to Mrs. Maria Armistead.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWife Sally Sarah desires news of her sister Jane Armistead Cole. One of Washington's sisters married Mr. Milton. Growth of the area. Advantages of this farm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSale of Cocke's tobacco which was of poor quality and \"injured by the spot.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of sale of tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of sale of tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of sale of tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount due John and Thomas Gilliat for sugar, salt and iron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of partner James Rowles. Sale of tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment of a debt to prevent having to sell Negroes. His wife Betsy. Miss Nancy Armistead \"is almost devoured by Sweet Hearts.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Supplies of tea, earthenware, cyder sic and herring from Mr. Gilliat. Mother Mrs. Elizabeth Hill Carter Cocke will visit soon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJudy Armistead's ill health; suggests cures. Charles Carter Armistead is over the measles; Mr. Thomas Ryan praises him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends all requested items except loaf sugar.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWheat harvest. Possibility of a Spanish war; Spanish ships have been seen in New York and Virginia. Mentions brother Charles Cocke and his son Henry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConfusion in the settlement of Cocke's account with Donald and Barton of London.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAt Manchester, with Mr. Pankey, inquired after hogsheads of mother Elizabeth Hill Carter Cocke. Tobacco; one had been sent to William Mitchell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePoor tobacco sales of the previous crop will prevent his getting out of debt. Present crop does well. People have started growing wheat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Hall brought a runaway Negro to Napier. The boy said he belonged to William Cocke of Cumberland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends account of tobacco shipped in the Williamson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis sister Elizabeth Adams wishes Cocke to sell her corn. Consulted Major Thomas Massie and William Fry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMonies due from estate of Thomas Adams.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount for carrying hogsheads to market.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of monies due Cocke.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Appraisement and Inventory of stock and plantation tools and utensils on Mrs. Elizabeth Adames' plantation in Amherst County.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eActing for James Brown, sends coffee, and iron by Mr. Fenwick. Prices given.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends account and asks it be paid up, to enable the settlement of the estate of James Grymes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends account and asks it be paid up, to enable the settlement of the estate of James Grymes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSent corn. Hired a new overseer, Smith. Sale of wheat. The trial of a Negro.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts, from November 1790 to date, for salt, iron, wheat, leather, waggonage of tobacco, pork and draft on Donald and Burton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgreement that Moore will cultivate land for 5 years and then become the owner.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounting of money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for carrying tobacco of Mrs. Adams to the canal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Creacy (or Cresey) took too large an order of money on Weaver.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount for women's clothing. On reverse, account of items furnished Mrs. Maria Armistead and for tuition for Charles Carter Armistead.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExchange of servants. Harry's death.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgreement for building a house, \"with a plain Cornice.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of Mrs Elizabeth Adams, settlement of part of the estate between her daughter Sally Sarah and William Cocke (her son).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSchooling of her son Charles Carter Armistead.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount for money lent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgreement to rent Negroes and plantation on Rockfish River, Amherst County, part of estate of Thomas Adams, deceased.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily accounts and death of William's mother (Mrs. Elizabeth Fauntleroy Cocke Adams.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSale of slaves and horses. Crops.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis fall from a horse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepaying William Cocke for building a bridge across Knockbuckle Stream, by wheat growers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWheat receipts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of sale of tobacco and settlement of bonds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShipment of tobacco from Tappahannock.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eClothes and family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sale of Negro living at house of Thomas Taylor Byrd husband of Mary, daughter of William Armistead, Frederick.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoney due on a draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Family matters. Marriage of daughter Nancy Ann Cleves to Mr. John P. Pleasants.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCase of Powell v. Armistead's Executors, concerning William Armistead's will.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Case of Powell v. Armistead's Executors. Mr. John Warden is an able friend. Consulted Thomas Tabb.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of Godfrey; consolation. Illness in the family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSarah Daingerfield to Mrs. Maria Armistead, Hesse. Health, the phaeton and chocolate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Death of Mrs. Maria Armistead. Her papers in the Powell v. Armistead lawsuit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily reunion. Marriage of Mrs. Randolph. The coming marriage of her brother Phil to Miss Betsy Page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news. The Hesse estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLeasing Hesse house to Mr. Van Bibber and the house's burning down. Living in Matthews County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed for property in Gloucester County on Piankatank River.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArranging insurance for Cocke's barn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFlour business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSettlement of account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Enclosing Bishop James Madison's draft on Hollins, for his son, Peyton Randolph.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewspaper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgreement that Ashton will be an apprentice miller.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount sheet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgreement to hire Powers as overseer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Hessian fly affecting the wheat. His cousin, John Coles, has nervous fever. Asks for money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Report on son William A. Cocke in Chemical and Moral classes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePortfolio subscription. Requests news of Mr. R. H. Atkinson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Drought. Acquiring Burnett seeds for Peter Bowdoin of Hungais, Northampton County, Va. and Genl. Nathaniel Carzell of Sussex County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 receipts for payment on a debt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePromissory note.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTreatment of a Negro girl.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Traveling. Family news. Character of Napoleon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for interest paid on a bond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePartitions land and describes how he wishes to be buried.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe E.F. Academy, Eternity and God. Father appointed to Port Gibson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIllness of Uncle Richard. Family news. Hot Spring resorts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePromotion. Departure from Camp Bejara. Genl. Cushing coming to visit. Friends in Santa Anna are Bob Hughes, Major Kenly, Dr. Tilghman and Dr. Field.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLove letter. Hopes she rejects the suit of Mr. Nelson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePreaching at the Poplars and at Mr. Taliaferro's. Dined at Airville.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePreaching at the Poplars and at Mr. Taliaferro's. Dined at Airville.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Marriage? Witt's injuries.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount for money paid and received.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIllness, and death of Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Snow. Their school, composed of Mann Jones, John Dixon, and John and William Fox. Cousin Francis Tomkies is coming to Gloucester.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news and weather. Farming.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMinister Cole Hodges and Mr. Rodher. Sending a package for the Judge.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTobacco shipping. On second sheet, printed list of merchandise and marketing information.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and ContentsCertificate that account of Richard P. Jones, written by William H. Allmand, is correct.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSettlement of a suit. His cruise to Madiera and the Canary Islands.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests medical attention for his man Jonah.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents \"Papers connected with the suit of Gov. Thomas of Maryland and his unfortunate wife Sally McDowell.\"A Genl. Jones was counsel for Thomas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Illness of his wife and siser Ann. Providence. Mentions Mr. Mann and Dr. P. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSale of property in Highland and Adams counties. Traveling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends supplies. Wheat shipment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Horses bought in Ohio. . .\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTobaco sales. \"I hear the distant thunder rumbling in our own beloved country.\" Quoted Virgil on the war in Europe.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Sale of Forkes Plantation,\" planned with Rush Floyd.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Charles Le Baron, Mobile Alabama to Richard P. Jones, Gloucester County, Virginia, brother of Harriet who married Charles Curtis and their daughter married Charles Curtis and their daughter married Thomas L.P. Cocke. Settlement of estate of Mr. George L. Fauntleroy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiss Booth. As Dr. Booth had few debts, the sale of a slave should settle the account for his own services.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSale of tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Settlement of estate of Dr. Booth. Money is to be left wtih Mr. Curtis if she is not at Wareham.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Troubles sent by God, especially the death of Mr. Langhorn. Mr. Jacob C. Sheldon is sick. Family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContract made with R.F. Northern for carrying mail.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProjected celebration at Yorktown. Patriotism. Preservation of the Republic.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment on a mortgage assumed from T.L. Phillips.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eForm for monthly return of the captain.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUpon Genl. Taliaferro's orders, collected guns in the county. Guns of Col. Hayes and Col. Taylor. Completion of arsenal. Asks for job on Taliaferro's staff.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news and agriculture. Formation of a company in Cumberland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Edmund R. Cocke, writer's brother sent news about obstructing roads and fords. Promotion of officers. Cousin Robert Preston. War maneuvers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Movement toward Alexandria. Expects an attack. Thomas L.P. Cocke is needed at home. \"Most officers, as they make more money by their offices than they did by their professions or trades get less credit for patriotism.\" Agriculture.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFight at Manassas. Cally Heath came down.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter. Family news. His description of Battle of Bull Run.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePolitics of the artillery company. Behavior of Pendleton. Clothing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe members of his mess. Food is of fine quality. Family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTroop movements. Housing. Family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Troop movements near Winchester and Harrisonburg. Uncle J.T.L. Preston is well.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFlanking McClellan's force. News of his brothers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Edmund R. Cocke was well after the recent battle.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHot weather. Cousin Charles Moncure. Edmund leads a relaxed life.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Philadelphia press reports movements of Yankee forces inaccurately. Will fall back to Richmond before fighting. Tom L.P. Cocke's company is near Port Royal. Furloughs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTheir man Abner. Troop movements in the rain. Vaccinations. Shoes and clothing. Wheat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWork on breastworks. Furlough of Dr. Weymouth.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAttempts to get a discharge from a hospital. Getting a substitute.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Busy in legislature. Horses and mules being vulnerable to Yankee theft. Problems with Negroes. Marital attachment of a Negro couple.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents \"In the event Thomas L.P. Cocke is not sent into the Army\"; from Elizabeth Randolph Cocke, Robert D. Brown, John Hatcher and Nathaniel Walton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for horses and corn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManagement and/or sale of property in London.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter describing place of Randolphs and Prestons at the College of William and Mary, part of a program for raising the endowment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mother visiting her son in Washington. Plans for Christmas. Plus note from Mrs. Maria C. Talcott.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Obituary taken from the Southern Churchman of Mrs. Elizabeth Randolph Cocke. Ms. notes by Mrs. Maria C. Talcott.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Harriet Sheldon, wife of Jacob C. Sheldon, daughter of John Dixon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Death of Uncle J.T.L. Preston. Family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA present for Miss Martha.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDevoted to Robert E. Lee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Descendants of Gentlemen-Adventurer will celebrate Henrico Grant of 1636.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Engraving of letter from George Washington, Mount Vernon, to Francis Hopkinson, May 16, 1785; \"for the Port Folio.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Recent death of her husband Mann Page. Visitors Sophia and Lizzie Tompkins.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Third Regiment Virginia Calvalry, Roll of Company G, Cumberland County.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReligious poem.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Made by C.S. Laboratory, Richmond, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount books and a scrapbook of poems.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of enslaved people, with ages, in May 1854, noted in back of journal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScrapbook of poems.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLater family letters, genealogical notes, and poems, 1839-1916, of members of the Cocke family and to related branches of Throckmorton, Curtis, Sheldon, Jones, Preston, Byrd, Dandridge, and Carter families. Includes letters kept by Elizabeth R.P. Cocke, daughter of T.L.P. Cocke and letters of Mary B. Cocke, mother of Maria C. Talcott.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Includes letters of the Cocke, Curtis, and Preston families of Richmond, Virginia, particularly correspondence between Harriet Throgmorton Jones Curtis and her children Charles (\"Barney\"), Mary Boothe, Harriet, Maria, and Martha Curtis. Also includes correspondence between Mary Booth Curtis and her husband, Thomas Lewis Preston Cocke, as well as letters from Thomas L.P. Cocke's mother, Elizabeth R.P. Cocke, to himself and his brothers, William, Edmund, and Preston Cocke.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters are to her sons William F. Cocke, Thomas L.P. Cocke, Edmund R. Cocke, and Preston Cocke, and her daughters-in-law and grandchildren.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Correspondence early in their marriage when they were apart. Includes letters from their children Maria, Harriet, Charles and William Cocke, living in Powhatan County, Virginia with their mother, to their father.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters are to brother Charles Curtis, her sisters Mary Boothe, Maria and Martha Curtis, and her brother-in-law, Thomas L.P. Cocke.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters from Martha Throgmorton Curtis James to her sisters Mary Boothe Curtis Cocke, Maria Greenhough Curtis JOnes, Harriet Curtis Cringan, Fanny Throgmorton Curtis, and her mother Harriet T.J. Curtis, about family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters are to sisters Harriet T.J. Curtis, her brother-in-law, Thomas L.P. Cocke and her niece, Harriet Cocke.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to her sisters, mother and Mary Booth Curtis Cocke and Thomas L.P. Cocke.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters from family and friends just prior to her wedding to Thomas L.P. Cocke.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to Curtis (also called \"Barney\") from friends and family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrom family and friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes one photograph of Annie Page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents From Washington College and the University of Virginia. Also includes Vol. 1 (March 1839) of the Collegian, published by the students of the University of Virginia, and a program of the Baccalaureate Exercises at the College of William and Mary in 1935.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten to her children before the Civil War.\u003c/p\u003e"],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and 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Cocke concerning their service in the Confederate States Army (including the Battle of First Bull Run).","Also included are five volumes of farm and account books, 1851-1863, of Richard P. Jones of \"Land's End,\" Gloucester County, Virginia; copybooks on astronomy, [circa 1770-1780?], scrapbooks, and genealogical material.","Includes letter, 1869, of Benjamin Stoddert Ewell concerning the connections between the Randolph and Preston families and the College of William and Mary.","Additions to the collection (1997.34 and 1998.45) include family letters, genealogical notes and poems of members of the Cocke family and to related branches of Throckmorton, Curtis, Sheldon, Jones, Preston, Byrd, Dandridge and Carter families living in Richmond, Virginia and Powhatan County, Virginia. Some letters are written from Richmond in the Reconstruction Era.","Press release, 1958. Initial list of the collection. Genealogical charts.","Clipping. Re: Genealogical Column, about Carters and Armisteads.","Incomplete letter. Early Carter and Armistead families, containing copies of letters from this collection.","Genealogical material concerning the Curtis, Sheldon, Carter, and Cocke families by Maria C. Talcott.","Clipping. From The Richmond Times-Dispatch","Copy of the tombstone of Emanuel Jones, died 1739, made by Peyton H. Page.","Concerns Major Robert Throckmorton and John Peyton Dixon, from Bible owned by Mrs. Fann Throckmorton Nicolson.","Clipping from The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore. Concerning \"The Throckmorton family of England and Virginia\" by Jane Griffin Keys.","Painting in Alexandria. She married Bowler Cocke II, and their son was William Cocke who married Jane Armistead.","Photostat positive and negative of painting, owned by Mrs. Maria C. and Nathan ? Talcott, of Maria Byrd, daughter of William Byrd II and wife of Charles Carter, with son Charles Carter and Maria Carter Armistead ?","Thomas Lewis Preston Cocke, son of William Armistead Cocke, Oakland.","Mrs. Elizabeth Randolph Preston Cocke, with Sally Lyle Preston Cocke, eldest daughter of Edmund Randolph Cocke.","Mary Booth Curtis Cocke, wife of Thomas L. P. Cocke.","\"Historic Mansion of Mathews County,\" concerning \"Hesse.\"","\"Oakland.\" Short History on back.","\"Mrs. Cocke, Mistress of Oakland and Hostess of the Lees at Derwent,\" by Alice M. Tyler from The Richmond Times-Dispatch.","\"Derwent Must Be Saved\" from The Richmond News Leader.","\"Lee's Hideaway Still Stands.\" Reprinted from The Washington and Lee University Alumni Magazine by Dr. Leslie Lyle Campbell.","\"Southerner Heard First and Final Shots of War Between States, was friend of Lee\" by Charles F. Preston.","Physical Location: Oversize File. Part of plat showing land on the Piantantank River of Lady Skipwith, George Curtis, Colonel Kemp, Augustin Horthus and William Marloe.","Physical Location: Oversize File. Sale of land in Kingston Parish, inherited from George Curtis, who bought the land from Edward Wyatt.","Thomas Curtis, Gloucester County to Charles Curtis, Middlesex County concerning deed of same date which was to fulfill Thomas Curtis' bond to Charles Curtis.","P. Beverly, Clerk of County Court. Concerning testimony of Nicholas Cobb, defendant; by his attorney, Thomas Gregson, in dispute over land purchased from George Curtis, now deceased.","Charles Curtis (Kingston Parish, Gloucester County) gives all land to son Augustine, to daughters Sarrah Henry and Sous Anna Iveson, Negroes and linens","Charles Curtis on Piantatank River to John West, Chisanassirk River, Accomack County. Land surveyed by John Smith. Shows location of the house.","Nicholas Foster. Floor plan of a house (Note watermark).","How to stay busy during the day. Published in Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, Volume 15, page 432.","Requests that the family visit her at \"Westover.\"","Includes bound in letter, 1792 April 14, from Christopher Pryor to Mrs. Maria Armistead, \"Hesse.\"","Cousin Maria Carter, daughter of Landon Beverley, gave birth to a son in October. Uncle William III and Aunt Mary Willing Byrd are going to tour through New York and Philadelphia. Health. Published in Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, Volume 10, page 178.","Pocket money for her visiting. Cautions against flattery. Published in 10 Virginia Magazine of History and Biography,Volume 10, page 178.","Coming marriages of Lucy Burwell to Edmund Berkeley, Rebecca Burwell to Jaquelin Ambler and Jenny Burwell to Mann Page of \"Rosewell,\" and Miss Hannah Fairfax to Warner Washington. Published in Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, Volume 10, pages 177-178 and Volume 15, pages 433-434.","Concerns Mr. William Armistead. Published in Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, Volume 15, page 435.","Family news.","Her marriage to William Armistead. Published in Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, Volume 10, pages 179-180 and Volume 15, page 435.","Vote getting. Lewis' coming marriage. Launching of ship by the father of Lewis.","Suit against Clark Courtney and his mother Anne Mabry concerning land \"at Eatons warehouse on Rappahannock River.\"","Virginians' reaction to Lord Dunmore as Governor. Tryon is well received at New York, as is Col. Fanning. Family news. Partly published in Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, Volume 10, page 180.","Accounts with William Jackson, James Clark, Major Thomas Boswell, John Robinson, Richard Hodges, Robert Matthewes, William Bentley Estate, Francis Elliot, and John Hibble.","John New, John Fox and Danall New, Senior to William Armistead, Sheriff, Gloucester County, Virginia.","Visit of Mr. William and Mrs. Armistead to their church. Route over Pudding Creek Bridge.","News about fighting in Norfolk and man of war near York. Sent cotton and worsted.","The Armisteads' moving to North River to avoid the enemy. The Armisteads have kept prisoners.","The evils and hardships brought upon the people by persons without authority.","Extends sympathy and discusses the comforts of relgion in the troubles brought by the war.","Submission to the catastrophies brought by man and God. News of the Russian General, and General Howe building on the Delaware.","Birth of Mrs. Armistead's child. Captain Deane carried Major Skith in his ship. Resignation to the will of Providence.","Mr. Smith came to Elizabeth Town, N.J. but was denied a permit for New York. Lack of Negroes.","Accounts.","Accounts.","Scope and Contents Account.","Memorandum of money received.","Copy book on Astronomy.","On reverse, John T. Griffin assigns the bond to Major William Lewis.","Account for the year.","Money payment in Half Joes. Land papers brought from Augusta.","\"Invoice of Sundry Goods Shipped on board the Planter Capt. William Arthurs for Virginia...\" Furniture, linens, carpets, dishes and silverware.","Corn and wheat deliveries, requested by Mr. Lynham. Her son Charles Carter Armistead is placed with Mr. Waugh in Port Royal.","Account for nails and German steel.","Scope and Contents \"Invoice of Sundries shipped on board the Ann \u0026 Mary, Captain. John Wheeler...\" Horses, tools, medical implements, riding equipment and spices.","Memo from Rowles Grymes and Co.","Lucy's visit to home of Col. William Byrd III?. Published in 10 Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, Volume 10, page 183.","Offers to send Negro girls to help her daughter.","Protests the manner of payment of bill of exchange. Includes copy of request for bill of exchange from William Cocke to Rowles Grymes and County, London, 1787 November 30.","Sends tobacco to be sold to cover cost of requested items. Draws a bill of exchange upon them.","Agreement about Negroes written by Mr. Page.","Return of Cocke's bill of exchange resulted from his not reporting it.","Return of Cocke's bill of exchange resulted from his not reporting it.","Children's education in spelling, Greek, and reading. The new Constitution will lead to a navy.","Scope and Contents Her brother Charles Carter will send for her daughters. Plans to return to Hesse soon.","Shipment of tobacco sent by the ship Williamson under John Miers to Rowles Grymes and County","Shipment of tobacco and other goods.","Scope and Contents Damages from a hurricane. A legal \"execution\". Aunt and Uncle Lewis Willis.","Arrival of tobacco and confusion of orders.","Accounts against Cocke. On Reverse, note from Mr. Weaver and W.A. Fry.","Scope and Contents Receipt for tuition of Master Charles Carter Armistead.","\"Invoice of Goods...\" shipped care of P. Parker at Norfolk.","Scope and Contents Traveling and illness. Mr. Page and Mr. Byrd may help her move.","Sends by Willis, a tobacco note for Mrs. Maria Armistead's travels.","Receipt for tuition of Master Charles Carter Armistead.","Receipts for money for Benjamin Harrison Jr.","Receipt of Cocke's draft through Alexander Donald.","Shipment of tobacco on the Brandon. Requests information on the most popular kinds of tobacco.","Items to be sent to the care of P.L. Grymes. Notes of exchange.","Account of work done around his house. Lists cost of items used.","Receipt for payment on coffee.","Dispute. Copy sent to Mrs. Maria Armistead.","Wife Sally Sarah desires news of her sister Jane Armistead Cole. One of Washington's sisters married Mr. Milton. Growth of the area. Advantages of this farm.","Sale of Cocke's tobacco which was of poor quality and \"injured by the spot.\"","Account of sale of tobacco.","Account of sale of tobacco.","Account of sale of tobacco.","Account due John and Thomas Gilliat for sugar, salt and iron.","Death of partner James Rowles. Sale of tobacco.","Payment of a debt to prevent having to sell Negroes. His wife Betsy. Miss Nancy Armistead \"is almost devoured by Sweet Hearts.\"","Scope and Contents Supplies of tea, earthenware, cyder sic and herring from Mr. Gilliat. Mother Mrs. Elizabeth Hill Carter Cocke will visit soon.","Judy Armistead's ill health; suggests cures. Charles Carter Armistead is over the measles; Mr. Thomas Ryan praises him.","Sends all requested items except loaf sugar.","Wheat harvest. Possibility of a Spanish war; Spanish ships have been seen in New York and Virginia. Mentions brother Charles Cocke and his son Henry.","Confusion in the settlement of Cocke's account with Donald and Barton of London.","At Manchester, with Mr. Pankey, inquired after hogsheads of mother Elizabeth Hill Carter Cocke. Tobacco; one had been sent to William Mitchell.","Poor tobacco sales of the previous crop will prevent his getting out of debt. Present crop does well. People have started growing wheat.","John Hall brought a runaway Negro to Napier. The boy said he belonged to William Cocke of Cumberland.","Sends account of tobacco shipped in the Williamson.","His sister Elizabeth Adams wishes Cocke to sell her corn. Consulted Major Thomas Massie and William Fry.","Monies due from estate of Thomas Adams.","Account for carrying hogsheads to market.","List of monies due Cocke.","\"Appraisement and Inventory of stock and plantation tools and utensils on Mrs. Elizabeth Adames' plantation in Amherst County.\"","Acting for James Brown, sends coffee, and iron by Mr. Fenwick. Prices given.","Sends account and asks it be paid up, to enable the settlement of the estate of James Grymes.","Sends account and asks it be paid up, to enable the settlement of the estate of James Grymes.","Sent corn. Hired a new overseer, Smith. Sale of wheat. The trial of a Negro.","Accounts, from November 1790 to date, for salt, iron, wheat, leather, waggonage of tobacco, pork and draft on Donald and Burton.","Agreement that Moore will cultivate land for 5 years and then become the owner.","Accounting of money.","Bill for carrying tobacco of Mrs. Adams to the canal.","William Creacy (or Cresey) took too large an order of money on Weaver.","Account for women's clothing. On reverse, account of items furnished Mrs. Maria Armistead and for tuition for Charles Carter Armistead.","Exchange of servants. Harry's death.","Agreement for building a house, \"with a plain Cornice.\"","Death of Mrs Elizabeth Adams, settlement of part of the estate between her daughter Sally Sarah and William Cocke (her son).","Schooling of her son Charles Carter Armistead.","Account for money lent.","Agreement to rent Negroes and plantation on Rockfish River, Amherst County, part of estate of Thomas Adams, deceased.","Family accounts and death of William's mother (Mrs. Elizabeth Fauntleroy Cocke Adams.)","Sends account.","Sale of slaves and horses. Crops.","His fall from a horse.","Repaying William Cocke for building a bridge across Knockbuckle Stream, by wheat growers.","Wheat receipts.","Account of sale of tobacco and settlement of bonds.","Shipment of tobacco from Tappahannock.","Clothes and family news.","Scope and Contents Sale of Negro living at house of Thomas Taylor Byrd husband of Mary, daughter of William Armistead, Frederick.","Money due on a draft.","Scope and Contents Family matters. Marriage of daughter Nancy Ann Cleves to Mr. John P. Pleasants.","Account.","Case of Powell v. Armistead's Executors, concerning William Armistead's will.","Scope and Contents Case of Powell v. Armistead's Executors. Mr. John Warden is an able friend. Consulted Thomas Tabb.","Death of Godfrey; consolation. Illness in the family.","Sarah Daingerfield to Mrs. Maria Armistead, Hesse. Health, the phaeton and chocolate.","Account.","Scope and Contents Death of Mrs. Maria Armistead. Her papers in the Powell v. Armistead lawsuit.","Family reunion. Marriage of Mrs. Randolph. The coming marriage of her brother Phil to Miss Betsy Page.","Family news. The Hesse estate.","Leasing Hesse house to Mr. Van Bibber and the house's burning down. Living in Matthews County.","Deed for property in Gloucester County on Piankatank River.","Arranging insurance for Cocke's barn.","Flour business.","Settlement of account.","Receipt for flour.","Scope and Contents Enclosing Bishop James Madison's draft on Hollins, for his son, Peyton Randolph.","Newspaper.","Agreement that Ashton will be an apprentice miller.","Account sheet.","Agreement to hire Powers as overseer.","Scope and Contents Hessian fly affecting the wheat. His cousin, John Coles, has nervous fever. Asks for money.","Scope and Contents Report on son William A. Cocke in Chemical and Moral classes.","Portfolio subscription. Requests news of Mr. R. H. Atkinson.","Scope and Contents Drought. Acquiring Burnett seeds for Peter Bowdoin of Hungais, Northampton County, Va. and Genl. Nathaniel Carzell of Sussex County, Virginia.","2 receipts for payment on a debt.","Promissory note.","Treatment of a Negro girl.","Scope and Contents Traveling. Family news. Character of Napoleon.","Receipt for interest paid on a bond.","Partitions land and describes how he wishes to be buried.","The E.F. Academy, Eternity and God. Father appointed to Port Gibson.","Illness of Uncle Richard. Family news. Hot Spring resorts.","Promotion. Departure from Camp Bejara. Genl. Cushing coming to visit. Friends in Santa Anna are Bob Hughes, Major Kenly, Dr. Tilghman and Dr. Field.","Love letter. Hopes she rejects the suit of Mr. Nelson.","Preaching at the Poplars and at Mr. Taliaferro's. Dined at Airville.","Preaching at the Poplars and at Mr. Taliaferro's. Dined at Airville.","Scope and Contents Marriage? Witt's injuries.","Account for money paid and received.","Illness, and death of Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Snow. Their school, composed of Mann Jones, John Dixon, and John and William Fox. Cousin Francis Tomkies is coming to Gloucester.","Family news and weather. Farming.","Minister Cole Hodges and Mr. Rodher. Sending a package for the Judge.","Tobacco shipping. On second sheet, printed list of merchandise and marketing information.","Scope and ContentsCertificate that account of Richard P. Jones, written by William H. Allmand, is correct.","Settlement of a suit. His cruise to Madiera and the Canary Islands.","Requests medical attention for his man Jonah.","Scope and Contents \"Papers connected with the suit of Gov. Thomas of Maryland and his unfortunate wife Sally McDowell.\"A Genl. Jones was counsel for Thomas.","Scope and Contents Illness of his wife and siser Ann. Providence. Mentions Mr. Mann and Dr. P. Lewis.","Sale of property in Highland and Adams counties. Traveling.","Sends supplies. Wheat shipment.","\"Horses bought in Ohio. . .\"","Tobaco sales. \"I hear the distant thunder rumbling in our own beloved country.\" Quoted Virgil on the war in Europe.","\"Sale of Forkes Plantation,\" planned with Rush Floyd.","Scope and Contents Charles Le Baron, Mobile Alabama to Richard P. Jones, Gloucester County, Virginia, brother of Harriet who married Charles Curtis and their daughter married Charles Curtis and their daughter married Thomas L.P. Cocke. Settlement of estate of Mr. George L. Fauntleroy.","Miss Booth. As Dr. Booth had few debts, the sale of a slave should settle the account for his own services.","Sale of tobacco.","Scope and Contents Settlement of estate of Dr. Booth. Money is to be left wtih Mr. Curtis if she is not at Wareham.","Scope and Contents Troubles sent by God, especially the death of Mr. Langhorn. Mr. Jacob C. Sheldon is sick. Family news.","Contract made with R.F. Northern for carrying mail.","Projected celebration at Yorktown. Patriotism. Preservation of the Republic.","Payment on a mortgage assumed from T.L. Phillips.","Form for monthly return of the captain.","Upon Genl. Taliaferro's orders, collected guns in the county. Guns of Col. Hayes and Col. Taylor. Completion of arsenal. Asks for job on Taliaferro's staff.","Family news and agriculture. Formation of a company in Cumberland.","Scope and Contents Edmund R. Cocke, writer's brother sent news about obstructing roads and fords. Promotion of officers. Cousin Robert Preston. War maneuvers.","Scope and Contents Movement toward Alexandria. Expects an attack. Thomas L.P. Cocke is needed at home. \"Most officers, as they make more money by their offices than they did by their professions or trades get less credit for patriotism.\" Agriculture.","Fight at Manassas. Cally Heath came down.","Letter. Family news. His description of Battle of Bull Run.","Politics of the artillery company. Behavior of Pendleton. Clothing.","The members of his mess. Food is of fine quality. Family news.","Troop movements. Housing. Family news.","Scope and Contents Troop movements near Winchester and Harrisonburg. Uncle J.T.L. Preston is well.","Flanking McClellan's force. News of his brothers.","Scope and Contents Edmund R. Cocke was well after the recent battle.","Hot weather. Cousin Charles Moncure. Edmund leads a relaxed life.","Scope and Contents Philadelphia press reports movements of Yankee forces inaccurately. Will fall back to Richmond before fighting. Tom L.P. Cocke's company is near Port Royal. Furloughs.","Their man Abner. Troop movements in the rain. Vaccinations. Shoes and clothing. Wheat.","Work on breastworks. Furlough of Dr. Weymouth.","Attempts to get a discharge from a hospital. Getting a substitute.","Scope and Contents Busy in legislature. Horses and mules being vulnerable to Yankee theft. Problems with Negroes. Marital attachment of a Negro couple.","Scope and Contents \"In the event Thomas L.P. Cocke is not sent into the Army\"; from Elizabeth Randolph Cocke, Robert D. Brown, John Hatcher and Nathaniel Walton.","Bill for horses and corn.","Management and/or sale of property in London.","Letter describing place of Randolphs and Prestons at the College of William and Mary, part of a program for raising the endowment.","Scope and Contents Mother visiting her son in Washington. Plans for Christmas. Plus note from Mrs. Maria C. Talcott.","Scope and Contents Obituary taken from the Southern Churchman of Mrs. Elizabeth Randolph Cocke. Ms. notes by Mrs. Maria C. Talcott.","Mrs. Harriet Sheldon, wife of Jacob C. Sheldon, daughter of John Dixon.","Scope and Contents Death of Uncle J.T.L. Preston. Family news.","A present for Miss Martha.","Devoted to Robert E. Lee.","\"Descendants of Gentlemen-Adventurer will celebrate Henrico Grant of 1636.\"","Scope and Contents Engraving of letter from George Washington, Mount Vernon, to Francis Hopkinson, May 16, 1785; \"for the Port Folio.\"","Scope and Contents Recent death of her husband Mann Page. Visitors Sophia and Lizzie Tompkins.","\"Third Regiment Virginia Calvalry, Roll of Company G, Cumberland County.\"","Religious poem.","Scope and Contents Made by C.S. Laboratory, Richmond, Virginia.","Account books and a scrapbook of poems.","List of enslaved people, with ages, in May 1854, noted in back of journal.","Scrapbook of poems.","Later family letters, genealogical notes, and poems, 1839-1916, of members of the Cocke family and to related branches of Throckmorton, Curtis, Sheldon, Jones, Preston, Byrd, Dandridge, and Carter families. Includes letters kept by Elizabeth R.P. Cocke, daughter of T.L.P. Cocke and letters of Mary B. Cocke, mother of Maria C. Talcott.","Scope and Contents Includes letters of the Cocke, Curtis, and Preston families of Richmond, Virginia, particularly correspondence between Harriet Throgmorton Jones Curtis and her children Charles (\"Barney\"), Mary Boothe, Harriet, Maria, and Martha Curtis. Also includes correspondence between Mary Booth Curtis and her husband, Thomas Lewis Preston Cocke, as well as letters from Thomas L.P. Cocke's mother, Elizabeth R.P. Cocke, to himself and his brothers, William, Edmund, and Preston Cocke.","Family news.","Letters are to her sons William F. Cocke, Thomas L.P. Cocke, Edmund R. Cocke, and Preston Cocke, and her daughters-in-law and grandchildren.","Scope and Contents Correspondence early in their marriage when they were apart. Includes letters from their children Maria, Harriet, Charles and William Cocke, living in Powhatan County, Virginia with their mother, to their father.","Letters are to brother Charles Curtis, her sisters Mary Boothe, Maria and Martha Curtis, and her brother-in-law, Thomas L.P. Cocke.","Letters from Martha Throgmorton Curtis James to her sisters Mary Boothe Curtis Cocke, Maria Greenhough Curtis JOnes, Harriet Curtis Cringan, Fanny Throgmorton Curtis, and her mother Harriet T.J. Curtis, about family news.","Letters are to sisters Harriet T.J. Curtis, her brother-in-law, Thomas L.P. Cocke and her niece, Harriet Cocke.","Letters to her sisters, mother and Mary Booth Curtis Cocke and Thomas L.P. Cocke.","Letters from family and friends just prior to her wedding to Thomas L.P. Cocke.","Letters to Curtis (also called \"Barney\") from friends and family.","From family and friends.","Includes one photograph of Annie Page.","Scope and Contents From Washington College and the University of Virginia. 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Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.","Use of microfilm only. When available, microfilm, photocopies, digital surrogates, or other reproductions must be used in place of original documents.","Processed by Sheryl Brown in 1988.","Letters, chiefly 1765-1817, of the Blair, Banister, Braxton, Horner, and Whiting families. Correspondents include John Blair (1732-1800), Anne (Blair) Banister and Mary (Blair) Braxton Burwell Prescott. Many of the letters are written by women.","Subjects covered in the collection include the Baron de Botetourt, William Tryon, Martha Washington, dueling, social life and customs, marriage and courtship, medicine, the Richmond theater fire, slavery, War of 1812, the College of William and Mary, and Williamsburg, Virginia.","Blair, Banister, Braxton, Horner, Whiting Papers are available on 1 reel of microfilm in Swem Library's microforms area call number CS71 .B645 B53","Scope and Contents Discusses his daughter's problem of lack of work for her smiths; accepts George Braxton's offer of a smith to work with his [J.B.] fellow, Jacob; discusses financial problems in \"these sad times\"; worries over her ill health; relates that he is rid of \"ague\"; other family news. 1p. AL.","Informs Dr. Pitt that Mr. Hansfords debt of £6.10 will be paid to him by [John Blair, Sr.] out of a bond of J[ohn]n Josiah Chownings which Mr. Hansford gave to [John Blair, Sr.] to satisfy his debt to him [JB, Sr.]; informs Dr. Pitt that J[ohn]n Josiah Chownings has appointed him [JB, Sr.] to pay the debt owed to him {JJC} by the College [of William and Mary] next October, \"if in cash.\" 1p. ALS.","Scope and Contents Explains to her sister the reason for her long silence; informs her that she has been in Hampton, Virginia since \"the first day of the Court\" which \"is now more gay than the Metropolis\"; refers to the Balls and other social events since the Rippon, the Lancester and the Magdelane have been achored in the harbour; related the details of a mock duel that took place between \"Betcy\" Blair and Sally Sweny over Lieut[enant] Sharp from the Rippon; reports that nothing \"a husband excepted\" could bring her more happiness; other family news. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Relates the story of her sister's [?] reaction to a love letter from Mr. L. Tunstall; promises to show him the letter; hopes that all other men who interest in her sister [?] will \"scrape all the skin off their shins\" while stepping over the bench at church; plans to visit in King William on Monday next; presents her love to \"Dicky\" and his \"little women\"; hopes to see him soon. 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Reveals to her sister that Mr. Starke will be sending her (MB) a letter at the end of the week; regrets that she (MB) was not able to be in Eltham where she {MB] saw Sis[te]r Blair and Cousin Burwell; has received a letter from Betsey and Captain Thompson who expected to sail to England in mid July; Mr. Dedington said Betsey and Captain Thompson left Boston a week before himself; Mr. Katon sent his \"platonick\" [sic] love to her [AB]; Billy Sharp and [?] are on a tour of \"Rode\" [sic] Island; Betsey Thompson said she was sick only because of the sea; Governor Tryon, his lady, and Mr. Edwards [the Governor's Secretary] took tea with the family on their way home; his Lordship [Botetourt?] was invited; thinks that Governor's wife is very haughty and \"rules the roost\" in their home; the conversation at tea centered on Lady Tryon's three scalded fingers; Pasteur was called in to cut the burned skin off Lady Tryon's fingers after she and the Governor had arrived at Lord [Botetourt's]; thinks that she should have been in Hampton, Virginia, where she and her Sis[te]r Cary told her the Viper which was commanded by Captain Linsey and first Lieut[enant] Mr. Frederick, a relation of the Duchess of Beaufort, was anchored; looses [sic] opportunity to send letter through Mr. Stark; Mr. Cary's ill health continues; Betsey [Braxton?] liked dancing and surprised her teacher Mr. Fearson with her knowledge of the minuet; Betsey [Braxton?] quarelled with her cousin Jenny [Blair?]; regrets that she is not able to obtain silk for a coat for Miss Dolly, Betsey [Braxton's doll?]; obliged for the care her sister gave her \"duds\" [clothes]; plans to convey shift to her sister through Mrs. Starks; Mrs. Dawson and family spent afternoon and evening yesterday; while singing with the Dawsons, a person with a candle and lantern [Lord Botetourt?] was observed who said \"in a most rapturous voice, charming: charming: proceed for God's sake, or I go home directly\" to which the group responded \"pray walk in my Lord\", he sat down on the step and shared a few \"ha, ha, ha's\"; wishes she could obey her sister's summons; prompts her sister to tell Franky Bourne if she had her just \"desserts\" she would be sent to Major Taliaferro's; if no cotton to be had would wait until next year when Sis[te]r Blair promises some to her [AB] from her crop; exclaims about an awful sound which she is told is an infant; send love to Mrs. Orrel; wishes Mr. Orrel was \"winding\" for her; fears that when Mr. Starke calls of (MB) to play the spinnet \"they will not move with that action spring\" as they did when she [AB] was at \"Newington\"; plans to get the songs as promised and forgot this evening; steeple being built on [Bruton] Church \"as Dicky can tell you\" [probably Richard Randolph}; encourages her sister to ask her company about all the news that could be told in relation to the church; sympathizes with Mrs. Brown \"who must be under great affliction\"; Major Watson's family has arrived; describes Major Watson's elder and younger daughters; requests that her sister send her letters back quickly so she can answer them; relays the message that the cap Miss Hunter had promised to make for Fanny Bayler is not yet finished and she has none ready made but that \"she can make them equal to the English\" and she [AB] will send it as soon as possible\" 10pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Thanks her sister for her last favor; plans to \"swallow a vomit\" because she is sick; remarks that the sickness \"comes very unseasonably\"; has plans to go to Gloucester and would go if she could keep anything in her stomach; she went to York day before yesterday and was not well then; thought seeing Mrs. Lewis and her sister Mary Robinson had cured her, until yesterday convincing her of the contrary; sending Betsey's letter to her (MB); sending Fanny Bayler's cap; related Bettsey is well and sends her duty; love is sent by rest of family. 1p. ALS.","Scope and Contents Meets Mrs. Price who she believes is buying wedding \"geer for his Betsey\"; Mr. Price tells her he is going out of town this evening; plans on going to drink tea at the Attorney's who breakfasted with thefamily that morning; relates that she is well after taking \"two vomits and a purge\" but that she is very delicate after so much \"evacuation\"; says it was worth being sick to have a \"Lord [Botetourt] enquiring after one's health\"; plans on taking Betsey [Braxton?] with her this afternoon. Betsey sends her duty to her (MB) and love to her brother; Mr. Taliaferro is making her (MB) a wooden pair of steps; called on Mr. Graig and Mr. Bucktrout and neither of their works are finished; plans to send her sister's paste pins through Mr. Price; plans to send both cloggs  she promised through Mr. Price if he is not  overloaded by the things he bought from Miss Mrs. Hunter and Pitt; wishes for her company in Hampton; plans with Polly Clayton and T. Burwell to make an excursion thither for a week; asks to be remembered to Mrs. Orell and also to George; asks if Mrs. Robinson has returned; hopes she (MB) is well; encloses her letters that were for Boston to England by Captain Peterson; encourages her sister to write another for there \"are several ships to sail\"; family desire thier love; Sister [in-law Jean] Blair plans to write \"but heaven know whether she will or not.\" 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Happy to hear that she (MB) is well; obeys her command concerning the money and got her (JB) sister Burwell to pay it to Mr. Greenhow; Mr. Greenhow sends compliments to her (MB) and sorry she gave herself the trouble of sending it down \"on purpose, as the letter end of the Court will suit him as well\"; sends cabbage seed, no coliflower [sic] seed; also sends some orange peel which she had imported; assures her that Betsey [Braxton] is no trouble to the family and behaved well the while time Nancy [Anne Blair] was in Hampton; obliged for ther trouble she had taken about the \"Viginia [sic] cloth\" that was woven by Mrs. Lumpkin; cannot pay Mrs. Lumpkin in bonnets or aprons for her services now because she has none to spare as a result of it being \"Association times\" but she can pay her [ML] in money; she (MB) will be recieving her spinning wheel by the first ship; wishes her and \"Dr. Little George\" [George Braxton, Jr.] health and happiness. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents [Signature clipped - letter was readdressed to Mrs. Eliza Whiting] Received hers together with Mrs. B[urwell]'s on his way there; after having perused the \"inclosed\" is sorry to see the manner in which her account was recieved by her, her order on him, on his father was nothing more than to dissapoint him [RB]; the state of his affairs being known to her in order to satisfy the two Mr. R's [Randolph?] for horses her son had purchased from them; mention[e]d to her and promis[e]d to discharge them provided an order to recieve some tob[acc]o due her son; she did this but has not been able to recieve any, one being on Mr. Stith, and the other on Mr. H. Claiborne; his father is situated in the same manner with regard to her husband's [George Braxton] affairs who left \"a pretty estate\" behind to satisfy all demands; sorry to see Mrs. B[urwell] fall on such a method to settle them; wishes he had as much of his [GB] property in his hands as would pay his [RB] acc[ounts] but does not have one shilling of his [GB]; is not indebted to him [GM]; her son is much indebted to his [CB] father; is well assured it does not quit him to advance either the tob[acc]o or the specie.1p. AL.","Scope and Contents Writes by Col[onel] Brooke on the subject of the sale of \"Newington\" to let her know that Mr. Reynolds of York would like to be informed of the terms; tells him that he (JB) would speak to him further about it after he wrote to her; uneasy about the other part of her advertisment; conjectures she might supposs [sic] that late Act of Assembly gave her right to dispose of \"other Traps\" only meaning to give a \"Free simple estate to those who before only had an estate in Tail\"; law operates in favor of George [Braxton, Jr.] who is the \"Tenant in Tail\"; finds by speaking to Col[onel] Brooke that she was aware of \"Defect of Title\" and planned on taking risk on her self; presumes did not consider that the Buyer may make imporvements which in case of recovery make fall hard on her; informs her that if her children die without children the inheritance would fall to their Uncle, Mr. Braxton; fears that this would give her pain if Mr. Braxton published a counter advertisment forbidding the sale; feels that \"she would not take amiss\" his advising George [Braxton] \"to tell Mr. Purdie to leave that part of the advertisement out of his newpaper\"; assures her that if she is \"planning to go on it will be easy to advertise again\"; had hoped his (JB) wife would be with her but \"poor Jeaney\" was afflicted with \"hysterics\"; his cousin Eustace was also not well. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Relates that Mr. Whiting delivered her letter of 23[r]d; feels he cannot conceive of him {MW] any other opinion than she wants him to conceive; he [MW] is of good family and he (JB) has no reason to doubt her conception of him; he relies on the favourable judgement by herself and Betsey [Braxton] his niece on [BB] choice of a [husband]; fears that he will be in Richmond and unable to make the [wedding]; his (JB) daughter[?] is desirous of \"seeing the last act of Betsey's [Braxton] liberty and must be gratified\"; he is pinched by taxes as is she (MB) \"the case of our Country men in general\"; send wife's love to her; sends their \"best wishes\" to their niece [BB]; says Mr. Whiting cannot take dinner with them because he is in a hurry to get to Gloucester; expects another invasion [of the British] daily. 1p. ALS.","Scope and Contents Hopes that she will realize the only reasons he hasn't written were his \"late indisposition and the great hurry of business\"; feels badly that he did not see her \"below\" because he will not be able to see her \"up there\"; does not wish Mr. Whiting to impar [sic] his fortune for a few moments for pleasure which \"will be increased by absence and delay\"; wasdetermined that he could not leave the country until he was of age; hopes his sister will write often during the interim; says that they have ahd a great deal of myrth that winter considering the \"confused Inns, frequents Balls, sometimes gallanting, [sic] often in love\"; relates a few frenchmen from France were attracting the attention of the ladyes [sic]; this confirms his resolution that \"a speedy reformation to the greatest part of the sea is [his] sincear [sic] wish; asks to be remembered to Bart and all his acquaintances; requests that his waiscoats be sent at the first opportunity. 1p. AL. [signature clipped]","Scope and Contents Expresses his grief over the deatg of her son George Braxton who he had not known ill; tries to give her some solace; wishes joy to her, cousin (Elizabeth Braxton) Whiting and her (EW) husband )EW was really JB niece) \"on what must have taken place before now\" (the birth of their daughter Mary Blair Whiting which took place August 30, 1781); hopes she will consider this some retribution for her latest loss; doctor has advised him [?] [missing] who has been in bad health for some time and tomorrow we are all accompanying him to [missing]; relates that his situation is bad in respect to his family and his fortune which is all in the power of the enemy; asks for God's power to bear all appointments as he ought.","Scope and Contents Plans to settle his \"nephew's\" [George Braxton, Jr.] accounts and send the [debts] he will collect next week from Mr. Irving and sundry others to her; fears that because horses have fallen so low in value he would have a hard time selling her two; asks if she would take offense if Dr. Griffin should sell the revision of land she lives on with his part of the negroes; asks if she would part with the land and slaves on what terms; mentions it because he knows a gentleman who would pay a great price; his son thinks it best to return the horse to Mr [Henry] Whiting as he cannot sell him. 2pp. AL [signature clipped].","Scope and Contents Had favorable journey to Williamsburg; relates that she was well received and her \"old acquaintances\" were happy to see her again particularly \"neighbor Cooke, who is cheerful tho never well\"; others who were happy to see her were Mrs. Hay, Mr. Craig, Mr. Charleton and Lady, and Mrs. Hunter; saw Miss Campbell, Mr. Russel's Bride at Church who looked handsomer than before; many weddings have taken place; Miss Holt and Mr. Coleman's (a nephew of Mrs. Tonn's of K.qqh-n[?]) was most excellent, a ball was given to the bride by the gent[le]m[e]n of the wedding; was made unhappy by her (EW) uncle Carter Braxton's persecutions; he demands that she pay off her debt and interest that has accumulated for 18 years; he sent his son Corbin Braxton to her to get an order on the treasury for as much principal as would pay all that the tob[acc]o he will take in interest warrants; offers Dr. Curry £40 which he refuses and so she plans on giving him nothing more; when Dick Randolph rec[eive]d negroes from her he said he had given his bond to Colonel Banister for the whole sum her (EW) brother (George Braxton, Jr.) was to pay for the old horse; was advised to send Wilson Cary an order on Colonel Banister for what he had received in the Hanover Store, which she did; Colonel Banister refused and wrote \"ungenteel\" letter to Wilson; supposes this was the cause for Nancy's (Anne (Blair) Banister) not writing to her; fears that she will be \"drained of all\" if they have their way; Cousin Griffin and other friends and relations would like to see her (EW); great rains and warmth of the season have caused her and Poll to have bad colds; if the swelling in Poll's throat  has not gone down she would have called in Sequery as McClury was not there; thinks of writing to [doctor] McClury but would rather see him; \"poor Billy Nelson must loose his wife soon\" ans his mother is in \"a shocking situation, quite distracted by religious fears\"; has not been \"down\" and does not plan to go unless she [Mrs. Nelson] gets better; attended performance of play at The Capitol put on by the students [of William and Mary]' while there saw Sally Page, her husband, Betsey Nelson \"and the other [Mrs. Nelson] who twisted off\"; received letter from \"Ceeleys\" which she incloses [sic]; cousins and family, who had all been sick, beg their love to her (EW); Poll [Mary Blair Whiting] sends her love to her brothers and duty to her papa and mamma; sends her [MW] love to Aunt Washington and all her cousins at Fairfield; expects \"poor\" Mrs. Drew and her father soon; laments the loss of :so warm a man\" [Mr. Drew?]; begs to be remembered to all her friends particularly Miss Becky; suppoeses she might return early in the Spring; asks her daughter to tell Mr. Whiting \"to visit Bull Run and see if things go on right and direct where wrong\"; hopes Smith \"will be better than his predecesors\"; remains with love to Mr. Wh[iting]g and the little boys; asks if its strange that people think Poll [Mary Blair Whiting] is \"thot [sic] like [her] (EW) and very handsome.\" 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Received two letters of the 30th and the 4th and conferred with Mr Beall on their subject today; Mr. Beall understands from Mr. Griffin that there is only 1200 acres of land and while he does not object to her proposals he fears it might be on the part reserved in which case it would not suit him; Mr. Beall would like to know the ages of the slaves as he plans to get the best prices by selling them as a whole; Mr. Royston who has been at Mr. Beall's house says he does not plan on purchasing unless she would part with the whole; supposes that puts an end to the negotiations unless she decides to sell the whole but suspnd the bargain until she finds another habitation; Mr. Beall is disappointed that there has been no increase amoing the slaves since Mr. Burwell's deed to Dr. Griffin; plans to apply to Mr. Robert Randolph and to Mr Stithto procure from him what they owe; supposed there are debts due to \"poor George\" [Braxton, Jr.]; asks if she has administered on his estate; observes she blames Wilson Cary for the detention of the horse that was supposed to be delivered to Mr. Stith; recollects Wilson may be free from blame--his father used the horse in a trip from Fluvanna to S. Town; Wilson said he told his father he ought not to carry the horse up to the country; says he cannot give her comfort from the source of the public treasury, the Assembly has given no directions about mode of paying certificates, \"treasury not in a position to pay any\"; French Army entirely broke up his plantation during the seige of Yorktown; British had previously plundered his stock of ale to a \"great degree\"; recovered all the negroes he had lost except 2 who died with the enemy and 3 more who got off; any of the negroes whom he recovered at the surrender of York since died of diseases they brought back with them; says his loss was great; hopes they shall not want the necessities of life; says if they can suffer through this year and next though which they will want for those things the plantation used to afford; does not have time to write to niece Whiting before Mr. Royston calls for the letter so sends his love to her and her family; asks his sister to thank his niece for the gift of a pair of stockings; requests that they wish her to dispel melancholy and reconcile herself to the \"events w[hi]ch heaven has approved\"; they are all in good health but \"sickly season is approaching.\" 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Hopes that her sister does not think her regardless or undmindfull [sic] for not expressing her sympathy before now; says it has never been in her power to do so before now; explains that she and Mrs. Drew's sister were sick, so that neither Mrs. Drew nor her [AB] son Lewis told her of the misfortune; explained she learned of the misfortune when Nancy [Mrs. Drew's sister] who believed she knew of the misfortune tried to console her; Mrs. Drew and Nancy made plans to meet in Richmond whereby on Nancy's return she would deliver her [AB] letters of condolence to her (MB) and Betsey [Elizabeth Whiting]; Nancy had a relapse and was unable to fulfill her promise; attempts to console her sister on the death of \"her son\" [George Braxton, Jr. d. 1781?]; transcribes part of a poem by their \"friend\" Mrs. Nicholas about death; advises her to \"come down on monge [sic] your friends\"; asks her to congratulate Betsey (EW) on the increase in her family; says she saw Jack and his family and heard Lewis and his family were expecting an addition to their family; complains that she has not been in good health for some time though she is feeling slightly better. 2pp. AL. [signature clipped]","Scope and Contents Received a letter from Robert Randolph answering his on the \"subject of her demand\"; he (JB) was delayed in Williamsburg so long he suspects his letter did not reach Robert Randolph as soon as he expected; relates that Robert Randolph was not at \"Shirley\" as he had thought but was at Chatham\" \"Mr. Fitzghugh's seat\"; was asked by Robert Randolph to tell her that he paid Carter Braxton, of West Point, the money due for the horse he purchased and got a receipt for it; supposes Mr. Braxton told him [RR] that he [CB] was the proper person to receive the money; asks if the horse was hers or Geroge's [Braxton, Jr.]; advises her that if the horse was George's and she was the person taking out letters of administration she might call on Mr. Randolph or Mr. Braxton for the money; Robert Randolph claims he returned the sword to Mr. Braxton before his death; has heard from home where all are well; complains that he is \"fatigued with business\" which is almost finished; sends his \"best regards\" to Mr. and Mrs. Whiting. 1p. ALS.","Scope and Contents Obliged by Obediah's long stay to send again for the plow plates \"for we shall be ruined for the want of them\"; Obed[iah]'s stay is \"impudent\" if not necessary for getting them \"as a day's loss at this time will be greatly felt\"; fails to see a man who came on Monday and said she (EW) was well but not delivered and that Obed[iah] would be down in six day; calls him a \"saucy wretch\"; asks Mr. Whiting to get them together and send them immediately; says Polly runs ab[ou]t this weather and hopes it will \"be of service to her\"; relates that she (MB) is tolerable and hopes that she will hear she (EW) is [having her child]; prays for her safety; says that if there is any money left Polly [Mary Blair Whiting] wants shoes but that she can wait a little longer. 1p. ALS.","Scope and Contents Receives her letter and is happy to hear her family is doing well; indulges herself with thoughts that she might see her dear \"Betsey\" (EW); feels that it would give all her (EW) friends joy to see her \"down ye country\"; was sorry to hear from her (EW) Aunt Cary [Sarah (Blair) Cary] that her (EW) mother thought herself \"in a bad way\"; hopes a trip \"down ye county\" will make her well with the \"pleasure of meeting with her friends... added to the change of air\"; hopes that she will accompany her mother in her expedition; relates that her (EW) uncle's family was with them a fortnight ago and were well; the girls had altely returned from Petersburg where she was sure they \"made havock among the beauxs\"; she and Polly plan on trying their chance in the fall although she is afraid of losing Polly she would be happy for her; Polly [Cary] sends her love and plans on writing soon; all the family are engaged in packing for their removal to Ceeleys, hopes to go as soon as possible as the family are growing sickly; Aunt has the ague and was just starting to get over it yesterday; she [aunt] and the rest of the family send love; Mr. Wilson's wife and her \"charming little boy\" are on a visit to Mrs. Cary in Goochland; Captain Wilson who spent time with them wishes to be remembered to her (EW); says he recollects the pleasure of her company and would be happy to renew the acquaintance; he has a fine son, \"not in the least like his Momma\"; asks her to tell Mr. Whiting she would like to be acquainted with him as he would with her; asks her to kiss her little ones for her and remember she is and affec[tionate] friend. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Letter is dated July 24, no year. Thanks her for the first of her letters; plans to give the second to Mr. Bowling who has promised to send it to Fluvanna, and this letter to her; sorry to hear of the disagreably jaunt she experienced on her way home; knows her good sense will enable her to bear the inconveniences; thinks the inquisitiveness of the hostess regarding Mr. Barnard P. impertinent; confesses that she, like the hostess, also wishes to know if he is a humble servant of hers?; suspects she has told a story on that \"ocasion\"; thinks she (EW) was excusable in deceiving her [the hostess] as it is not necessary for the curiossity [sic] these people have shown; expects her to be more candid with her; asks how her Mama [Mary (Blair) Braxton Burwell] is doing after the journey?; tells her to tell her (MB) she misses her; sishes to see them both; asks her to give her duty to her mother but not let her see this scrawl, ould have been more worthy of her perusal if the cleverest fellow she (JB) knows was continually calling on her and declaring he would come and bring her down; if she does not come immediately inform she wants her to know that Papa, Mama, and the rest of the family are well. 3pp. AL. [signature clipped]","Scope and Contents Received her sad letteron the 3rd of November while he was doing public business at Richmond; concerned for his niece but hopes her grief will have subsided by now and \"religious reflections given calm to her troubled spirit\"; discusses religion and death; sends his love to \"Betsey\" [Elizabeth (Braxton) Whiting] and hopes that when the weather gets better she \"could take a trip down the country\" to see ther friends which should make her feel better; says he should have answered her letter while in Richmond but he did not have the opportunity; while in Richmond he was shown a receipt by Mr. (Carter) Braxton of Mr. Russell's for money he paid Mrs. Hunter on her account--he said she had disputed the amount; asks if among her receipts which Mrs. Hunter gave her there was one for that sum. 1p. ALS. [signature clipped]","Scope and Contents Mr. Blair (JB) wrote to him some time ago on the subject to which he informed him (JB) he had Mr. Braxton's receipt for the money; had paid money to prevent dispute with the heir of Mr. George Braxton; feels it was a \"fair swap\" he made with Mr. Braxton for the horse he sold and did not know it was the property of Mr. Whiting; plans to inform Mr. Carter Braxton of her letter. 1p. ALS. Including ALS from Mary (Blair) Braxton Burwell to \"Betsey\" [Mrs. Eliza Whiting] response to Robert Randolph's letter. Opened her letter only to see what excuse Mr. Randolph would make; explains he \"paid Mr. Braxton only to stop so much money in his own hands for the land Mr. B. owed him for\"; asks if he \"p[ai]d Mr. C.B. to prevent the heirs of Mr. G.B. and can that be a way to prevent justice; she has a letter of G.B. [George Braxton, Jr.] \"when the swap was made and RR was to give\" her (EW) \"brother a black horse if\" her \"brother liked him\"; if not he [RR] was to pay 45 guineas; says \"shuffling [evasive dealings or conduct] is very much the vogue; sends Lewie off on an errand and told him to take care of the \"olde\" horse; was seen by Mr. Dixon and his sister 13 miles from this place \"riding as fast as he could go\"; plans \"to have him\" for not keeping his promise; says \"Poll\" is well and she mends. 1p.","Scope and Contents Thanks \"Betsey\" (EW) for her letter; happy to hear of the health of her and her children; regrets that she is not able to accept her invitation to visit; asks if she is ever going to visit friends \"down the country\"; sure that all her (EW) friends would be glad to have her visit at their houses; \"thinks a trip of the kind would be of service\" to her; says her (EW) mother (MB) promised to visit the following spring when she was down last, but she had not kapt her word; sure that her mother (MB) would accompany her if she wished to visit; plans on spending time with friends at Battersea by accompanying them back when they come up in the fall; \"Polly has fixed on making Mr. Peachy happy about that time\"; Mr. Peachy probably plans on taking Polly [Cary] to Petersburg where they wil probably spend the winter with his father and mother; his {MP] own estate is in Amelia \"and is a considerable one\"; Polly sends her affectionate love; her (EW) old acquaintance Miss Sally Anderson is with them and sends her health and happiness; her friends at Ceeleys are well and wish her well; asks for her to kiss the little ones for her; sends her love to her mother and Polly [Mary Blair Whiting]. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Received her letter by Mr. Booth and was pleased to hear she and her \"sweet little folks\" were in good health; hopes they stay that way; they are all well and her father, mother, and James send their affection to her and her boys, thinks May Blair will write of herself; Mr. Booth will be accompanied by Mr. Wotherington, whose brother lately married Miss Booth; thinks that if she (EW) sees him she will want to cultivate the acquaintance of a person \"whose merits intitle him to every mark of civility\"; their beautiful Cousin P[olly (Cary) Peachy] has gone to Amelia where she is to reside; her [PP] prospects of happiness are promising; trusts they will prove permanent; Charlotte Balfour accompanies her [PP]; her [CB] lett[e]rs say that Uncle B[alfour] sailed to St. Vincent by advice of his Physicians; hears it is too late to save him; her Aunt Balfour seems unconscious of the calamity that awaits her; hopes Heaven will avert his impending stroke; his son J. B[alfour] married Miss Farley yesterday; thinks it strage the wedding is to be \"Publick \u0026 Gay\"; thinks it might be right and she is too nice in those particulars; there is not the most distant prospect of change in her situation. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Prepared paper to write to her last night but was prevented from doing it as she sat up late with Mr. Willis and Mr. Cocks; apologizes for her (EW) having to send Lewy with the flour again; thinks about sending Obed[iah] up with the \"tumbril\" but decided to wait until the water subsided; \"Polly\" [Mary Blair Whiting] is anxious to see her (EW) and her brothers; advises her to use flannel and rub her injured hand; tells her (EW) her (MB) complaints have not left her; was directed by Dr. Graham to use doses of rhubarb and a sherbet made up of cream of tartar; asked Mr. Willis to ask her ro give \"Polly\" enough leather for a pair of everyday shoes; has problems paying off her (MB) debts because she has no cash; discusses debt of, and effect on her of old Snickers; was told by Norton he is not obliged to pay until August; \"Polly\" is fond of the book Lady Montague; asks that she send the bath guide for Doct[o]r Graham who has been sick at his mother's and needs something to read; visited Doct[o]r Graham one morning; asks if Mrs. Peachy and her daughters are well; writes to sister Banister (Anne (Blair) Banister) who was treated so niggardly in the Colo[nel's] will; wishes to hear if she [AB] stands to the will; hears that she [AB] is going to live \"in the place of her nativity\"; asks how poor Mrs. Booth is, and hopes better; hopes all her acquaintances are in good health after the long winter; asks to be remembered \"to the family of Fairfield\" [the Washingtons]; sorry that she is unlucky in her requests; discusses \"old Lymus\" and the care of the peas; plans to send the lillie; rode out that morning and met Mr. and Mrs. Graham who was not feeling well; asked her to visit after she returned from the Smiths; thought Mr. Graham would not come so she and \"Polly\" dined alone; Mrs. Graham thanks her (EW) for the trees and plans to send her Persinn Jessamine; she (MB) tried to get some pease [sic] from Mrs. Graham but she had none; people of Dumfries import [peas] every year but she has no money to buy them; cannot comply with her request as she has no money; begs her \"not to form too high an idea of her daughters improvement under an old woman in a sequestered place\"; Polly joins in best affections to her (EW) and her brothers. 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Sends her affection and says that she had written lately by Mrs. McClurg; suprised that letters from herself and \"Polly\" Peachy never reached her; relates those letters contained the accounts of \"Polly's\" delivery of two daughters, Elizabeth Griffin and Sarah Blair after their two grandmothers; their [EG, SB] husbands along with her [CB] and Jenny Blair acted as sponsors; complains she spent last summer in Norfolk and has experienced ill health since her return; warns her to be cautious \"what kind of talk you write with\" since her letter had been opened; glad that she is in an \"agreeable\" neighborhood where the attentions she receives must be gratifying; would wish her \"down country\" but does not want to take her away from her friends; was visited by Mr. Peachy, \"Polly\" [Peachy] and their little ones; describes \"Betsey\" [Elizabeth Griffin Peach] and \"Sally\" [Sarah Blair Peachy]; relates that \"Polly\" [Peachy] is pregnant; is sorry to have to tell her that Aunt Cary [Sara (Blair) Cary] has been sick all fall and she fears is very ill; writes to Mamma by Mrs. McClurg whom she sends her love to if there; asks her to express her tender regards to her (EW) children; sends love of family particularly \"Betsey\" Cary; relates Aunt Banister (Anne (Blair) Banister) has just left; supposes she has heard of her Uncle Blair's [John Blair] appointment. 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Thanks her for her favors by Mr. Booth and Mrs. Wormley; hopes that by disposing of her (EW) land and negroes she and her family will be able to visit the place of her nativity; plans on taking up house around Christmas and hopes that she and her mother [Mary (Blair) Braxton Burwell] will visit her; disappointed that she and her mother did not come down this summer; thinking of ways to try to get her (MB) down; relates her boys are well and have both become Collegians; send their love to her (EW) and their cousins; Aunt Cary [Sarah (Blair) Cary] is visiting and sends her love; she (SC) hopes to be excused from writing as Mr. Booth, who is going to deliver the letter, is coming in an hour; Uncle Blair [John Blair] and his sons are well but his wife [Jean (Balfour) Blair] is greatly afflicted with cholic; sister Cary [Sarah (Blair) Cary] is not able to raise her turkeys and make money from their sale; relates that in a letter from Aunt Thompson [Elizabeth (Blair) Thompson] that her youngest daughter had died with the \"chincough\", Helen and Alfred also had it and Captain Thompson was just getting over it; she [ET] begs to be remembered to you and yours; relates that \"Battersea\" and the Mills are leased for five years and £1000 p[e]r an[nu]m which will enable the executors to pay off the debts of \"Battersea\" and the Mills, which must be sold when Robert Banister comes of age; thinks that with the thirds of these and two other plantations she should be able to live comfortably in this cheap place; asks her to say something to the boys of her love for them; hopes they are both recovered. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Decides to write to her sister as she has just been informed that Mr. Booth will deliver it; thanks her for her last letter; saw Mr. Fairfax and asked if she was well and when he was planning on leaving town; he replied in the next stage; laments her sister declining to come \"down the country\" since her finances are so low she will not be able to comply with her promise unless her sister decides to come down; hopes she will think about it and come; did not realize it was near 12 o'clock, when Mr. Booth will call for the letter, until the boys came home from college; begs her sister to refer to her niece's letter which was \"more full\"; send love from Sister Cary [Sarah (Blair) Cary], Sister Blair [Jean (Balfour) Blair], and \"Polly\", her sons and herself; thinks that in short stages she (MB) would be able to make the journey down \"and being in as good society\" might improve her health; flatters herself that if she is paid regularly she will be able to furnish a \"carriage and Pair\" which will allow her to visit her friends with \"more ease and less expense than the stage\"; remarks that \"Betset\" was informed that Mrs. B[ooth] is on her way, hopes she will be able to read the letter. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Reminds her of their friendship; thanks her for her letter; glad that she and her family are well and hopes they stay well; Mr. Peachy moved his family from \"Amelia\" to his new purchase along the James River; stayed two months in Petersburg and arrived here the 2nd of November; doesn't think she (EW) would be pleased with all the \"water prospects\" although there is a convenience in the two ferrys which go to Williamsburg or Ceeleys; has been packed and waiting to leave but cannot because the river is frozen; discusses \"Sally\" [Sarah Blair Peachy] and [Elizabeth Griffin Peachy]; relates that \"Polly's\" [Peachy] nose \"begins to be in great danger -- a word to the wise you understand me...\"; mortified that she will not be able to visit; asks what has become of the \"fascinating Doctor\"; fears that she (EW) wil never visit because the Doctor will make life in the country so pleasant; meets Mr. Wormley, his Lady, and Mr. Starke in Petersburg; asks if Miss Mercer lives in her neighborhood; thinks Miss Mercer lives with Mrs. James Wormley; pities Miss Mercer's situation; her Williamsburg friends were all well except \"Jemmy\" Blair who is in a decline; Doctors said only hope for \"Jemmy\" was to go to West Indies; fears that his (JB) father will not let him go because of his fondness for him; the \"good couple at Ceeleys\" were well; replies that she knows nothing of Captain Nelson except that he is not married yet; asks her to send her regards to her Mamma [Mary (Blair) Braxton Burwell]; plans to write her (MB) when she gets back to Williamsburg; blesses her friend and hopes it showers down to her and her family. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Thanks her for her letter; discusses her (SC) health; says she does not look upon \"great riches as necessary to constitute happiness\" but \"a cheerful disposition and a contented mind\"; supposes that she has rented her land and negroes which will leave her free to visit; will be pleased to see her and her children at \"Ceeleys\"; thinks thair family will be reduced as Cap[tai]n Nelson has written to Mr. Cary that he wishes to take Cary to King William [County] where he says there is a good tutor; thinks it necessary that Cary go as she thought Cap[tai]n Nelson had forgotten he had a son; says he [CN] makes excuses for not coming and writing; laments that he [CN] has forgotten her daughter \"Sally\" so completely that he neglects her son; heard that she (EW) was well; worries about her daughter \"Polly\" [Peachy] who is \"breeding so fast\"; plans to visit her in May if she is able; says her \"Betsey\" is in Williamsburg where she thinks she is improving; she (EW) will see from her mother's [Mary (Blair) Braxton Burwell] letter that her (SC) brother's family [John Blair' s family] is in an unhappy situation. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Found the roads for 5 or 6 miles above her house so bad that she rode with the windows down for \"fear of a tilt\"; was sore for a week after; met Colonel Triplett [?] and her (MB) neighbors at little River; they think purchasing the revision of the land was a fortunate bargain; Colonel Triplett [?] planned on going to Richmond in 12 days and said he would do her business so she deferred writing to Mr. Norton; Colonel didn't call; fears she is \"disapointed [sic] of the scheme of sell[in]g\"; doesn't know what to do as her crop of corn is only half what it was last year; feels that if she doesn't make something to live on this year she is going to have to try something or somewhere else as she cannot \"go on sinking\"; \"Polly\" [Mary Blair Whiting] is at Mr. Lacey's who \"thinks she mends in her writing\"; she [MW] is anxious to send her (EW) a let[te]r by Christmas; hopes the boys are well; asks what became of George's eruption; asks for her love to be given to the boys; hopes they will not get \"any disorder\" that will prevent their coming to see them [MB, MW]; if she has no objection she (MB) is going to hire out Lucinda to Dawson who is anxious to have her, she (MB) will make up to her (EW) what she thinks she will hire for; Lucinda is to \"go up\" at Christmas to see her children; Lucinda must return the day before hiring so she'll know what to do; she (MB) is sick, has a bad cold, sore thoat, is not clear of fever and her eyes are very weak; hopes her neighbors Mrs. Wormley and Miss Stark are well; asks to have her compliments presented there and at Fairfield; will not be seeing \"Polly\" until Saturday; she [MW] did the cap very quick and Mrs. Owden has it on; asks if she heard the \"Mayor was united to lovely Nelly?\" 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Explains that a perusal of the enclosed letter [missing] will explain his motives for writing it; encloses it to her as it is the surest way of its getting to her \"Mama's\" (MB) own hands; asks her to send it by some safe opportunity; doesn't know whether his advice will be taken; but if not feels grateful of having done what he thinks of as an act of friendship \"without any possible hope of self interest\". 1p. AL. [signature clipped]","Scope and Contents [?] detained her servant a day; feels she will excuse him when she finds Mr. and Mrs. Whiting and Mrs. Brown expressed friendship to her and the hope to have her for a \"nearer neighbour\" [sic] while dining with them yesterday; explains that htey are not kept at home by bad roads and weather but by some necesssaries; if the necessaries arrive when expected they will set out this week; has no particular news or offerings to his grandson's; asks her to assure them that in him they will find a friend; since writing and coming to breakfast he found her Mama [Mary (Blair) Braxton Burwell Prescott] was indisposed with \"a fit of cholic\", like the one she had when she was there; she [MP] recovered and ate dinner but did not feel well enough to write; she [MP] askes him to send her blessings to her and the children with thanks for her (EW) l[ette]r and presents; he heard [Mary Blair Whiting] had commenced writinf to her mother; she [MW] \"is well and danced a few Reels at Mrs. Skinkers, the day of Miss Polly's wedding.\"","Scope and Contents Being alone and tires with geography decides to amuse herself by writing to her; geography is interesting and improving but too much reading \"confuses the idea, and nums [sic] the brain\"; supposes Christmas was dull due to the finess of the weather, without a dance through the neighborhood; it is not too late for a deep snow to be productive of several dances; Mr. W. Stuart and Betsey Tolliafer are \"to tie the nuptial kurt next month\"; although this was a sudden and unexpected thing among his [WS] acquaintances, he threatened all summer to \"stumble on a wife by spring\"; he [WS] is building a fine house with \"great rapidity\" and as soon as it is completed they will have a week's dancing in it; thinks she (EW) might go to the dance unless she has changed her situation by next Christmas; thinks Mr. Foot, another of their beaus, would lie to marry his cousin Miss Bankade of King George [County, Virginia]; was told Miss Bankade is a pretty girl with a fine fortune; he [Mr. Foot] has the wishes of his acquaintances to succeed if he pays his addresses as they expect; Mr. Lee and family moved to their new house on the hill; their family and the Effingham girls paid a formal visit to the Lees yesterday and were pleased with their neighbor; she is agreeable and free from pride as she [Miss Alexander] could wish; they were happy to find Doct[o]r Alexander at home, sitting by a comfortable fireside; not easy o express how happy she was upon seeing her esteem[e]d brother; sorry that he did not cal lon Mr. Prescott on his way down particularly as she (EW) intended to visit at the time; he would have been happy to attend her (EW) as it is disagreeable to travel alone; her family is well although her father has been so unwell as to confine himself to his bed. 3pp. AL. [signature clipped]","Scope and Contents Enclosed the papers [missing] she selected for Mr. Lee and his use for her defense in a suit brought against her by Mr. [Carter] Braxton; hopes they will be sufficient \"in the settling of the business\"; wishes to see him as writing give her trouble because her \"sight fails\"; supposes he will attend the Court at Dumfries [County]; begs him to see them and if possible says she will meet him unless he \"should be coming up to this neighborhood\"; Mr. Prescott is not at home; sends her repects to his lady and hopes she will be visit[in]g her Aunt soon, that they may \"participate in that pleasure also.\" 1p. AL. [signature clipped]","Scope and Contents Letter is dated October 6, no year. If he had time he w[oul]d abuse him by the hour for not coming here before this time altho[ugh] he (RL) knew it w[oul]d be conducive to his health \"to breathe some of the pure air of Danby\"; Cousin Little returned last night from Bath perfectly well; he [Cousin Little] left Colonel Hood at Mr. Wiley's and they are expecting him and his equipage every minute; they are both in good health; Cousin Sally is busy mending some cloth or she w[oul]d write to him (RL); she [Sally] requests he call at Mrs. Live's for some handkerchiefs she promised to buy for her; she also asks that he see if there are any letters at the post office for any of the family; asks that he call at Sexsmith's for a p[ai]r of shoes he had to mend for him and send them by the bearer; sends hims best love and compliments to all enquiring friends; his (RL) commission has arrived. 2pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Received hers and Mr. Prescott's letters three days ago by Doctor Galt who picked them up in Gloucester C[?] house; she was found attending their mutual friend Doctor Graham who has been extremely ill with a \"violent, billious fever\"; he (Dr. Graham) arrived there, early in May by water from Philadelphia, stayed a week with them and went on to see his sister Wiatt where he stayed too long; the third of July he had an attack of the ague and fever; on the fourth he was well enough to attend Chapel and hear the young orator declame; that evening he went to a ball given by the ladies and the following day he had another attack of the agues; describes Doctor Graham's illness and how it is different from the common kind of agues; he (Dr. Graham) first became ill at the Raleigh Tavern where he had gone after the ball because he didn't want to disturb the family up there; he was intending to come up in the morning but was attacked too early and remained at the Tavern until the following Tuesday morning; Mrs. Maupin's time was so taken up that she could not nurse him herself; alarmed he asked her Dr. Uncle if he could borrow his carriage so she could bring Dr. Graham up where she could take care of him; he assented and Dr. Graham has been attended by Doctors Barraud and Galt; thinks he is out of danger but as her Uncle does not leave untilnext Thursday she will wait to send this letter so he [MP] will be able to inform his [Doctor Graham] relatives how he is; has endeavored in some measure to show him she has not forgotten his great goodness to herself and her husband by caring for him; as soon as Doctor Graham is completely recovered he will take the stage to Dumfires; he wants to be remembered to his \"Enfield\" friends; plans to write for him to his mother; is having a great deal of company so cannot write separately to Mr. Prescott; Mr. Braxton S[enio]r is in town and call[e]d to see them that morning. but as they had company, made no mention of Obediah; supposes Mr. P[rescott] will have to come down and join her weak voice to [?] him [Carter Braxton, Sr.]; believes Charlotte Balfour and the other girls are to write for themselves; hears a demand for the ink so hastes to conclude; sends love to Mr. P[rescott] and Nancy; Polly's [Mary Blair Whiting] hands are so bad by the \"Muskquetoes\" that she begs her to tell her she will write by Doctor G[raham] and hopes a l[ette]r she sent last week will convince her how much she loves her and Grand Pappa; she [MW] asks to be remembered to Nancy. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Relates that she was given great pleasure by Doctor Graham's arrival last Friday Week to Bull Run and sent forw[ar]d his pacquets [sic]; he came here Monday Even[in]g and found Miss S. Brooke with her [MP]; Doctor Graham went to Mr. Tyler's to see [?] his Dulcenia yesterday; hopes Doctor Graham who is thin and grave will recover; her d[ea]r Jenny's happiness is upper most and hopes it will be permanent with the \"man of her choice\"; the Doctor dropped a hint that \"a house was fitting up for Jenny\"; comments that she [Jenny] amused them \"ab[ou]t his making a figure at the Red House on a Sabbath day\"; Mr. Clayton has been down to Alexandria, called there, and took his daughter's \"up with him to Mr. Holker's\"; he disappointed Mrs. Hannah and fears he will disappoint her (EW); her (EW) last letter \"had a speedy conveyance\" by H. Alexander who brought them the sad news that her (EW) sister Washington had died of a \"bilious Cholic\"; Mrs. Boother died of cholic at Bath \"sson after she got there\"; Colonel Alexander came up and brought George to see them; he [George] and Frank are well, but in \"want of hatts [sic]\"; George failed to get any at Smith's store; he [George] told her Mrs. Alexander said to bring warm clothes with him because it would be cold next month; he says he only has a winter waist coat; plans to write to Mr. Clayton who says he's getting cloth for the boys; says one of her (EW) letters arrived lately but the one about Mr. B. Carter Braxton must be lost; they were told not to expect \"Mad[a]m Polly\" [Mary Blair Whiting] until the weddings were over; concern[e]d at \"Polly's\" not going on with her \"musick\" [sic]; when her [MW] birthday arrives she shall drink her health; saw the \"inclosed advertizement [sic]\" in the Alexandria paper which she [MP] sent by Mr. Clayton to make enquiries [sic] as to the price, but it was sold; Doctor Stewart bou[gh]t if for one of the Muss Custise for £120 a sum she would have been loathe to give; pleads with [Polly] to borrow her Mamma's (EW) \"humberella\" [sic] and exert herself in doing what will induce them to get her a good instrument; sorry to hear from her [MW] mother that she hates writing and does not mind her mother's admonitions; begs that she [MP] does not hear these things of her again; George claims her [EW?] promise of guinea and a half as he has gotten through \"grammer [sic]\"; Colonel Alexander does not expect to keep Murdock another year; Nancy Mac is much better although she has lost her son; Mrs. Whiting is well again and the \"neighborhood is recovered its usual Healthy State\"; Mr. Baylor lost his daughter Courtney with a \"putrid sore throat\"; Mrs. Betton is taken ill; her [MP] brother got overset in his carriage six mile on the other side of Dumfries, broke the top of his carriage, had a cut on his forehead, bruised his temple and had a headache and \"small stupor\" for a while; Doctor told her that he [John Blair] had written him from Philadelphia and was well; thinks that by the house \"got and ready\" he must have known about Jenny's intentions before he left for Williamsburg; hopes to get Lewis Whiting, who is at Snow Hill, to carry her letters down; wrote to Mr. Page about the spinnet; thinks it will be ok for \"Polly' to practice on; bids her farewell since she is almost blind; asks to be remembered to her friends; plans to write tomorrow to some of them if not sent for by Mrs. Betton whom she promised to attend to on the \"unexpected oceasion [sic]\"; blesses them and wishes them good health. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Informs her dear Betsey (EW) that accounts of Mrs. Booth's death are false; she (MB) has been riding out tho it is s[ai]d that her life is despair[e]d of, this may be false also\"; has been mainly at Mr. Whitings since last Wednesday, as the horses were sent home \"and could not bee spared from the plough\"; the horses were brought to her yesterday and she took the opportunity of dining with Nancy Mac, who is recovering her spirits after the loss of her son; she [NM] asked to be remembered to her (EW); S. Brooke promises to write to Jenny; Mr. Lewis Whiting is there but expects to go down in a few days; saw Doct[o]r Graham who \"recovers his flesh and good looks very fast\"; Mr. P. promises to write to her; slept poorly last night and is not fit for writing today; planned to write to her sister and Mary and Charlotte but she will postpone it as she is \"totally unhinged\"; she is preserving peaches; Mrs. Betton keeps up yet but \"think she cannot do so long\"; asks her to tell \"Polly\" [Mary Blair Whiting] she drank to her health on her birthday and hopes she will enjoy many of them; begs love to all her friends; under the sense of \"gratitude for their late favors\"; asks that every blessing attend her (EW); relates \"a little after 12 o'clock now for M.H. and Jenny's happy moments.\" 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Mr. Lewis Whiting will inform her about her mother's [Mary (Blair) Prescott] health; obliged to wirte at the last hour as he has been very busy visiting and being visited; writes from a friend's house, Mr. Beton, whose wife has just had a baby; acknowledges the large packet of eltters they recieved from \"female correspondents\" by Dr. Graham; asks her to tell the other nurses that thanks to them Dr. Graham is in perfect health; does not think he will be able to meet her at Richmond; does not think it will be much use \"to accomodate the business between us, and your Uncle\" [Carter Braxton]; knows he has sent once to Richmond for the serva[n]t and finds it a reluctant business as he does not want to take the chance of being \"duped\" again by the gent[leman] who detains him; needs to seek information from her; sipposes she has heard the unsettled account between her Uncle, Mama, and herself are reffered to Major Peers and Mr. Lacy; must make them [Major Peers and Mr. Lacy] acquainted with the claims in best manner possible; advises her to put claims in writing or they will have to wait her coming; will attempt to get a receipt from Mr. [Robert] Randolph; regrets that Miss Mary's musical pursuits are suspended; relates her mother [Mary (Blair) Prescott] has written a letter to procure an instrument from Mr. Page; plans to help get a good instrument when their young scholar [Mary Blair Whiting] shows some progress; knows no news except reports of Dr. Sheldon and her cousin Neddy's matrimonial pursuits, \"one to Miss love\", the others adding a family link, \"Carter to Carter\"; asks her to tell Lady Jane how much she has gratified her Aunt [MP] and him by the course she is steering and the way she communicates it to Enfield; wishes Mary [Whiting] would do the same; relates he fell from a horse but the damage was only \"skin deep\"; obliged for frequent invitations to her home; says that no opportunity for her mother [MP] to go to Williamsb[ur]g will be lost; hopes that when she [MP] goes there she will still be in good health; Colonel Alexander and her (EW) son George have visited them; George looks as he should; he is going in a few days to see Fras. [?] and expects the company of both to see Mrs. Alexander and Fam[il]y; asks to be especially remembered to all the ladies; asks them and her to keep an eye on Lady Jane; trusts they will all profit from it; when they hear the \"why and wherefore\" from Fred[eric]k she shall know without delay. 3pp. AL.","Scope and Contents Hopes she has recovered her health; concerned about the loss to her mama [Mary (Blair) Prescott] and herself of Mr. Prescott; hopes to hear she (EW), her mama, \"Polly\" [Mary Blair Whiting] and her sons are doing well; heard that her mamma's deed [prenuptual contract] was never recorded; fears \"disagreable consequences may ensue\"; will be glad to hear her fears are unfounded; claims the promis she (EW) made by eay of her sister Bannister to write; will be glad to hear she got home with no difficulty and the mountain air restored her health; she (SC) has been suffering for the past 3 months from small pox, mumps and whooping cough; \"Betsey\" [Cary] was innoculated for small pox and thinking \"herself secure she went imprudently among the negroes\"; discusses \"Betsey's\" illness with small pox and her (SC) ministrations; she [Betsey] has recovered slowly but she (SC) thinks she will get well, though she has an ungly cough; she (SC) sends love to her, \"Polly\" [MW] and her sons; asks her to tell \"Polly\" [MW] she hopes to retain a place in her memory; asks her to excuse \"this blotted scrol [sic]\" as her eyes are weak. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Her letter came on return from \"Ceeleys\" [Elizabeth County, Virginia] where all were well; feels uneasy about her enquiry which seems to say Mr. Prescott's creditors who depend for satisfaction on her estate; regrets that the deed of trust made before her marriage was never recorded; discusses the legal aspects of the claims made by Mr. Prescott's creditors and whether her estate can be protected; asks for the extent of their claims; the 29th of October Jenny [(Blair)] Henderson was delivered of a son \"who was born into a better world\" [died] 3 weeks later; his sister Banister [Anne (Blair) Banister] has been sick for the past few days; he has not heard from her [AB] today because it's snowy; \"Betty\" Cary's wedding clothes are \"implying all hands\"; expects to get a summons to \"Ceeleys\" [Elizabeth County] as soon as they [the Carys] get home; hopes they have all goten rid of their colds; he has just \"taken a very bad one\"; sends love to the boys [sons of EW]; to save her the expense of postage he has waited for a privated opportunity; Mr. Darby is to go to Philadelphia and will he hopes deliver it at the post-office in Dumfries. 1p. ALS.","Scope and Contents Requested information from her in his last letter as to the extent of Mr. Prescott's debts; thinks that \"altho Colonel Burwell's marriage conract might protect the property you had antecedent to that event\", the property he \"devised\" to her would be exposed to the claims of Mr. Prescott's creditors; the deed executed between him [Mr. Prescott] and her [MP], and her trustees should have been recorded in the time prescribed by law; since that was not done she will not be able to parry her creditors; thinks that since those who were supposed to record the deed are friends she might not want to hold them liable for not doing it; his daughters are unwell; Mary [Blair] was \"hysterical\" although he hopes she is getting better; he and \"Jenny\" [Jane (Blair) Henderson] were sent for to take leave of her (MB); \"Jenny\" is beginning to be sick with fevers \"without any ague\"; he has had almost continual cholics although he is eating more than is good for him; Sister Banister [Anne (Blair) Banister] is welll; she [AB] parted with her son Monro who sailed Tuesday for N(EW) York where Mr. Constable will educate him at his own expense; \"little Robert's\" father is sending him to Scotland to be under the care of some relations, in the meantime, while at sea, a friend of Dr. Wilson's will care for him; recieved a letter from Sister Thompson [Elizabeth (Blair) Thompson] 3 or 4 months ago which said she and the Admiral were not well; the rise in the price of necessaries exhausts their [the Thompson's] income and they are thinking of moving to a cheaper country; sends love to \"Betsey\" Eliza (Braxton) Whiting, \"Polly\" [Mary Blair Whiting] and her (EW) sons; his daughter Henderson [Jane (Blair)] sends her love to her Aunt [MP] and her cousins. 1p. ALS","Scope and Contents Recieved her \"favor\" of Jan[aur]t 16th some days ago and postponed an answer [...?] \"the information requested\"; all that he recollects of Mr. Norton's affair is that he saw and approved of the deed; \"upon expressing the approbation in writing\" Mr. Blair \"he supposes saw the mon[e]y\"; satisfied that the deed was forwarded to Mr. Prescott; recollects giving him directions \"respecting the mode of proving it as to get it recorded\"; will continue his search; if he can be enabled to give further information he will do so; the suit a [?] of hers and Mrs. P[rescott] will engage his attention and warmest exertions; asks to be presented respectfully to Mrs. P[rescott]; plans to write and forward a copy of the bill to her mother [Mary Prescott] as soon as he gets one. 2pp. AL. [signature clipped]","Scope and Contents Received the letter she honored him with writing; encloses a copy of Gills Bill [missing] which is this moment received; asks her to get some \"professional Gentleman\" to draw her answer; asks her to send the answer together with the copy enclosed as soon as possible; reassures her she can rely on his best exertions being used for her interest. 1p. AL [signature clipped]","Scope and Contents Returned from a \"melancholy\" visit with the unfortunate Mrs. Hubard \"who to add to all her woes\" had her house consumed by fire\"; her [MH] furniture \"was saved from flames but broken to pieces\"; Fanny [Hubard] was to be married to Mr. Sinclair but she is ill at Mrs. Hunt's; thier clothes were either stolen or burnt so that the inhabitants have collected 600 dollars for their relief and the ladies are to give them \"necessary apparel\"; indebted to her sister for writing; sister Cary's [Sarah (Blair) Cary] feet and ankles are swollen which makes tem \"apprehensive of dropsy\"; should not have gone down [to Ceeleys] as Miss Sally Anderson did not but could not think what to do with Mrs. Plinckard and her daughter who are with her [AB] for another month; Sally Anderson promises to try and give her her opinion [of Sarah Cary] so that she can pass on the information; Mr. Tucker has postponed his journey til day after tomorrow when \"this must away\"; Sister Thompson's [Elizabeth (Blair) Thompson] latest account says she was ill and went to Bath England but did not benefit from it; she [ET] says cost of living [in England] is so high that they had to \"put down many superfluities\"; she [AB] thinks one superfluity they should continue is wine; Mrs. Tazewell has had unfavorable account of her son William who has had 2 or 3 operations; he [WT] would have died but Mrs. Field took him in and did all that she could for his reliefl; refers her to B[etsey] Whiting's letter for \"occuraences from hence\"; Mrs. Hunt is shortly to marry Capt[ai]n Baron; her [AB] son Theo[doric]k [Banister] sends his love and best wishes. 3pp. ALS. Including ALS from Anne B[anister] to [Mary (Blair) Prescott], News about Sister Cary [Sarah (Blair) Cary]. Received a letter from Miss Sally [Anderson] from \"Ceeleys\" [Elizabeth County, Virginia] which says that Dr. Griffin is convinced Sis[te]r Cary (SC) has dropsy; discusses symptoms of her (SC) dropsy and the effect of Dr. Griffin's prescription; she (SC) presents her affection to her [MP], \"Betsey\" Eliza (Braxton) Whiting and her (EW) children; Miss Sally [Anderson] says her (SC) \"appetite and spirit are mending\"; plans to go down [\"Celleys\"] soon; Mr. Cary received a letter from Capt[ai]n Thompson which said his daughter Sarah was going to be married to a \"very genteel young gentleman\", with a \"genteel fortune\" who is in the Army; Norbourne [Thompson?] is again in command of a sloop of War \"which Lord Spencer says is to lead the way to a higher preferment\"; \"Polly\" Peachy and family are well; she [PP] is recovered and was visiting her parents [the Carys] looking better than before her illness; must write B. Fairfax who she heard has had a violent \"attack of Rhumatism.\" 2pp.","Scope and Contents Endeavoring to get a road opened between this place and John Anderson's in Culpeper County and by his mill seat which will shorten the distance about three miles; discusses details of road; does not wish to take legal steps about road without consulting him; hopes he will have no objections so that it will take place \"as soon as the Bridge is done at the mouth of Carter's run.\" 1p. ALS. Including a map drawn by William Horner of the proposed road. 1p.","Scope and Contents Grateful for the confidence she reposes in him in respect to the instruction of her two sons; the character she gives them is not the result of partiality; he has heard \"favourable\" opinions of them by others; happy to have them in his care; her wishes will be respectfully attended to; too busy to give her an answer to her kind invitation; \"acknowledges the receipt of twenty dollars\" through her son; as he keeps books, will give her credit for same; has no stamped papers \"in this moment\". 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Witnessed the death of her (EW) Aunt Cary [Sarah (Blair) Cary]; she was seized about two weeks ago with a violent \"pleuricy\"; discusses the details of her (SC) illness; asks her to excuse the incoherence of her melancholy letter; daughter Peachy [Polly Peachy], sister Banister [Anne (Blair) Banister] and Sally Anderson were with her when she died; \"she (SC) retain[e]d her senses at the last, and prayed for all her friends\"; leaves it to her prudence whether it should be communicated to her mother [Mary Prescott]; asks her to write and tell her how her mother does. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Discusses the death of Sarah (Blair) Cary and Mr. Bracken's eulogy of her; her burial at Rich Neck; her (SC) husband's [Wilson Cary] reaction to her death; wishes she could comfort her (EW) and her [AB] sister [Mary (Blair) Prescott]; will not be able to visit them until she journeys this summer with Wilson Cary who is going to see his daughter Fairfax; asks if the neighbors assist her; hopes that thay do for their sakes because they may end up in the same situation; thinks Mr. Whiting, \"or any who kill meats\" wou[l]d spare his feet for jellies; sure that if she makes her wants known to them [her neighbors] \"will not fail to send often\"; asks her to make her [AB] sister [Mary Prescott] sensible of her \"tenderest sympathy and sincere love\"; rarely writes but does not love her less; Mary Andrews and Charlotte Balfour have written; received letters from Titchfield [Southhampton, England] poor Mary T. whose situation and her (EW) Mary's [Blair Whiting] are exactly alike -- \"except she grieves herself sick\"; concerned for her friends [EW, MP, MW] at \"Enfield\"; she [ET] greets them with love and asks to be informed of them; has been away from Williamsburg since early Jan[uar]y; from letters learned that Mary [(Blair)] A[ndrews] was not well and Jenny N. has a bad cough for which she does nothing; her [JN] son Tho[ma]s Hamilton \"is a lovely babe\" and the delight of his grandfather who with the rest of their connections are well; her [AB] son Theo[doric]k's trips to the \"Northard\" was good for his health and good looks; he [TB] just started the study of Physick; her [AB] son Monro is at Princeton College where he is liked by Masters and fellow students; he (MB) inquired after her (EW) and her family; Jenny Cary had been preparing to settle in Williamsburg prior to the death of her [AB] sister (SC), Mr. Cary will now settle there also; she has to look for another house and move so she can go up country; Polly Peachy who went home about a fortnight ago desired that she send her (EW) her [PP] love; her [PP] youngest child is the heartiest she ever had; Cousin Andrews wrote to her [AB] and requested news of her (EW); finds the account of her sons pleasing; asks her to accept her sincere love for herself and her children; asks her to tell \"Polly\" [Mary Blair Whiting] she regrets \"Dame Fortune deals so scantily by those, whose merits deserves her bounty's\"; hopes the object of her [MW] wishes will be hers; [verbatim transcription of Mr. Bracken's eulogy of Sarah (Blair) Cary]; asks her to write and let her know how they are; thinks it is possible that she (EW) could visit and leave \"Polly\" [MW] to attend her [MP]; hopes God will enable her to \"go thro[ugh] the fatigue\" of her \"benevolent undertaking\" without injury to herself; hopes he [God] will spare her to her children and her friends; Jenny Cary insists on her adding that she should have written but her mother (SC) usually wrote the letter for the family. 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Received her niece's letter by special messenger; she and her (EW) uncle [Wilson Cary] unite in thanks for her proof of affection and desire to see them; unable to commit themselves [AB, WC] to a definite time to visit her; she and her (EW) friends applaud her devotion to her \"afflicted parent\" [MP]; the Father [God] will not fail her in his rewards; if she had a carriage she would have planned to visit her sooner and longer; the Colonel [Wilson Cary] is grateful for her attention and sends his best wishes but concluded that he was unable to name the specific date they would be down to visit; if she (EW) was not so unlucky in her horses she [AB] would have gone and stayed with her and had Mr. C[ary] call for her; dined at \"Fairfield\" last Wednesday where she saw Mrs. Herbert who won her over by her high commendations of her (EW) and \"Polly\" [Mary Blair Whiting]; they [the Herberts] are to be there [Shannon Hill] on next Monday when she shall fix with the \"good Dowager Lady Washington\", who has promised to take her, the time of going to Capt[ai]n Byrds; the attention from that quarter [Mrs. Washington] has \"exceeded\" her expectation; plans on taking advantage of seeing as many old acquaintances as possible since she cannot see her; yesterday she and Mr. Cary made themselves sick by eating ice-creams, water-melons and plums at Mr. Baylors; is so sick she must \"repair to the pillow\"; apologizes for detaining man Ceasor; Betsey F. shed tears at some parts of her (EW) letter; she [BF] sends her love ro her and her children; she [BF] hopes she will be able to come with them but \"is not certain what effect her rhetoric may have with her Lord\"; was agreeably surprised by \"Betsey\" F.'s desire to come with them; Mr. Cary got her to choose a fashionable straw bonnet in Richmond, Virginia for \"Polly\" [MW]; hopes Ceasor can bring it to her [MW] but if not it will wait until she brings it; the hair must be \"drest\" [sic] to make it becoming; thinks along with B. Fairfax that her [AB] sister [MP] should be acquainted with the death of her Sister Cary [Sarah Cary] prior to Mr. Cary's coming there; afraid she will discover the truth through Mr. Cary's dress or demeanor; feels her [MP] senses are \"too much blunted\" for the death to make any impression on her; asks her (EW) to express her, Mr. Cary's and Betsey F.'s affection to her [AB] sister [MP]; \"Polly\" [MW] and her (EW) boys have a claim on her affection; has not heard from her own boys since she left the old city Williamsburg; expects Monro [Banister] to be in Virginia in Oct[obe]r; Theo[doric]k [Bainster] will then be settled in Rich[mond], Virginia in Chriegnan and Adams' Shop; in a year or two he [TB] goes to Scotland and after finishing there will visit his friends at Titchfield [Southhampton, England]; doesn't know whether she will live to see it; left Dr. Barraud in wretched health; he [DB] along with Mr. and Mrs. Tucker were preparing to set out for Augusta Springs [Augusta County, Virginia]; the Bishop also intended to go there; Mrs. Dunbar who also plans to go to Augusta Springs ought to vary her scene; she [Mrs. Dunbar] seems to feel the loss of her Daughter Tucker more now; was charged by the circle of acquaintances \"from that quarter\" to give affectionate remembrances to her (EW); asks to know if a letter from her brother [John Blair] was enjoyable or painful to her (EW) mother [MP]; wrote a few lines to her because Mrs. Washington thought she would be able to send a letter but was disappointed; met two Miss Whitings, her (EW) sisters at Mrs. Washington's and paid them particular attention; they [the Whitings] do not even visit her (EW) Bro[the]r Frank [Whiting?] who is close by; Betsey [Whiting] regrets this; hears that \"Polly\" plans on getting married; sends her blessing. 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents \"Arrived on the 10th day of this large city a perfect stranger\"; did not have a \"tittle\" but his cares were taken care of by the kind attentions of a family; welfare of his \"Enfield\" [Prince William County, Virginia] are predominant in his breast; stimulous added to his exertions by the fact that he will see his friends in the Spring; grateful acknowledgement of her last letter; answers that he did not go and see Capt[ain] Rutherford's father because he did not want to wound an old gentleman \"whose heart was already too deeply lacerated with the conduct of a bad son\"; assured she will not blame him for his conduct towards the family; discusses his classes; his professors, Doctor Woodhouse and Dr. Rush; does not have much time to himself but occaisionally goes to the theatre; wishes his friends at \"Enfield\" could partake of its amusement; has taken lodgings with the family of a good old lady who has half a dozen daughters the youngest of which is 30; they [the old lady and her daughters] reminds him of the \"Vicker\" [sic] of Wakefield's family \"for they are eternally making up and ripping old gause [sic]\"; must write to his friends; asks her to write soon; hopes health and happiness attend her; sends respectful compliments to Mrs. Lacey and all her other neighbors with whom he is acquainted. 3pp. ALS. [signature partially clipped]","Scope and Contents Was delivered of a letter by her son, who is also his friend, George [Whiting]; sorry to inform her that the rumor that he was unwell for three weeks was true; was very ill for two weeks past having \"caught cold with the mumps\"; Colonel Parker sent him to this place with his carriage; has now recovered \"accept being very much debilitated\"; gives him pain to hear of Mamma's [Mary Prescott] situation; hopes she will be relieved of her troubles in a few days; unhappy for his d[ea]r Mary [Blair Whiting]; astonished that the pain in her [MW] jaw baffles the \"deep skill\" of his friend Lacy; has observed her complaining of her fingers getting tired and must do the same; expects to see her in eight or ten days at the farthest; wishes happiness attend her and hher family. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Does not have time to answer her last letter as fully as he intended; when he was last at \"Enfi[el]d\" a certain gloom appeared to hover round which he could not account for in any other way but his having the Blue [Thew?] which was fully confirmed by her last letter to him; that he caused them one pleasing moment has been productive on many serious reflections; is she had known his motive she would not have blamed him; had no idea of continuing until this time in the Army but it has improved his medical knowledge; is more determined to resign and see her about Chris[tmas] in the character of a student of Physick; his Capt[ain] has been absent for three or four weeks and he has command of the Company; he finds this position diagreeable as he is out all hours of the night and sometimes all night which he finds bad for his health; there are a number of strangers there at present; the Third [?] Reg[imen]t has arrived from Mary[lan]d and half of the first Reg[imen]t of Artillery; some of the officers are very agreeable and some the reverse; would be in vain for him to attempt descriptions of the place at present; if she has seen Mr. Jefferson's ideas they are elegant; in his next letter he will try to give a description of the place and its natives; is writing from a cold tent with nothing between him and the Heavens except little canvas which he hopes will give him excuse for the scrawl; hopes she will not be so cruel as to keep her word and not write to him while he is at camp; asks her to take compassion on a poor being and write to the care of Henry Peyton, Winchester, Virginia; if her mother [Mary Prescott] can remember him asks her to mention him to her and his dear friends. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents To tell him she is offended with him is needless since he doesn't care about her and doesn't love her; this is the third letter she has wirtten to him and has not gotten one back from his Lordship; calls him Lieutenant Chintze and says he doesn't love \"Crab Sally\" now; hates one Betsey Coonrod who is in town; he must love her as she loves him \"next to ...\"; thanks him for Mairs and Betsey's last letter; Bet[sey] tells her she wrote by last weeks mail; asks him to enquire about that letter for her as she suspects the post office kept it for its own private picking; asks him to get it and send it to her; says she will probably pay the postage of all the letters from Betsey; that is Whiting's proposition \"as it will save sharp skins which he finds scarce article at Denby\"; Whiting is one of the most industrious souls that ever lived; he [RHL] ought to come up and take pattern; he says at this moment she is longing to see him; asks him to come. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Asks why her niece is so long silent; asks if her letters might be \"mis-carried\"; write her and Betsey F[airfax] and Mrs. Ambler by Mr. Carter Harrison; received Mrs. Ambler's reply, so believes the letters reached their destination; has been with her friend Mrs. Lyons for almost two months, but is \"just on the wing for Richmond\" Virginia; plans to go from there to Petersburg Virginia and Mr. Peachy's; expects Polly [Peachy] will accompany her to the old city Williamsburg; plans to see Monro [Banister] who she hopes will not again be disappointed in visiting Virg[ini]a; visited yesterday at Mrs. Page's (Colonel William Nelson's daughter Sally Cary) where she learned Mr. Charles Page, her husband, was to set out tomorrow for \"the Ridge\"; although this is her last day there decided to take the opportunity to let her know that a fortnight ago Jenny Henderson added another son to her family; she [JH] is poorly harrased by a bad coughwhich she has had for awhile; if the letter she expects to meet in Rich[mon]d does not have a better account of her [JH], she will take the stage directly to Williamsburg; the rest of the relatives are well; certain that if other family members knew she was writing they would unite in wishing her and her children \"tender and affectionate remembrances\"; Mrs. Lyons and R. Dawson desire to be presented to her (EW) with their sincere regards; must scratch up a few lines to B[etsey] F[airfax]; asks to hear from her; would like her to say when it will be possible to come \"down the country\" 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents She and Mary [Blair Whiting] surprised by the arrival of \"favorite Henry's arrival\" there with l[ette]rs for their \"D[ea]r RObert\" and indulgences that he and all their friends are well; asks him to make her congratulations to his sister and her \"better half\" on the pleasing event; suspects she would have been more gratified if it had been a daughter; asks him why he didn't make an apology for her to her old friend Mr. Throckmorton for her not visiting him; would have gone from Mrs. Aris's to visit him [Mr. Throckmorton] if she had known her road from Fairfield was washed out; would have gone to see him [Mr. Throckmorton] from his son and daughter where she was visiting but she was indisposed; told his [Mr. Throckmorton] son Mordica to tell him why she could not visit; if she ever lives to cross this ridge again she will make ample reparation to him and several others; he [Mr. Throckmorton] was mistaken in thinking she went to see all but him; Farva and the boys left before Henry's arrivval; Farva was so affected at leaving he cried; remarks what a wor[l]d it would be if all humans were like him [Farva]; she and Mary [Blair Whiting] have been very lonely since he, the boys and Farva have been gone; discusses Billy Marlow's extreme illness; sent for D[octo]r Lacey who pronounced him [BM] \"highly inflamitory\"; thinks at her \"time of life\" it is natural to feel melancholy and not be able to account for it; her soul sympathizes with Mrs. Magill whose son died, she [Mrs. Magill] would be happy \"if it wou[l]d please heaven to bless them with children\"; thinks children give their parents a lot of worry and anxiety; asks him to make his respects to both Mr. and Mrs. Magill, D[ocot]r Mackey and Lady - with \"Polly\"; asks him to tell her Aunt she will always be happy to see her or any of his other connections; asks him to tell his cousin she looks forward to seeing her next month; Henry says he will b back next week; Mary [Blair Whiting] intends to write to him (RL); Henry promises to come down with him (RL) and Mary; brings painful recollection when she remembers it will ahsten their [RL, MW] departures from them; Dr. Lacey thinks it probable Rush wou[l]d come to the Federal City as he [DL] did not suppose he (RL) would \"relinquish his offices in the Mint\"; if so it would shorten his (RL) journey; will offer her prayers up for his safety; hopes her letters will not fill him with \"enuis\"; his letter to George shall be sent by the first opp[ortunit]y; tells him to ask Mr. G. Taylor, if he sees him if he has been or intends to be in Harrison C[i]ty, and Green Briar and entreat him to see into by l[ette]r or some other way that the taxes are settled in time to save the lands; if she loses them [the lands] \"the fat will be all in the fire to remind him\" [Mr. G. Taylor] ; they are patented in Roger Prescott's name by Whitecroft to him; Masfield never answered her letter. 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Received letters from family and an hour ago sealed one to his mother; he (RL) will be glad that [Theodorick] Banister is nearly well and will be with them next week; he [Banister] now walks with a crutch after experiencing a summer of misery and wishing for death; must have been distressing for his [Banister] mother, whose spirits must now be revived; Doctor thinks he [Banister] is out of danger; the account given of him [Banister] to all of his friends must have been distressing; thinks William will take his horse at what was their bargain; he [GW] is sorry he [William] has been so cheated in him; whatever he (RL) does about the business he [GW] will be satisfied with; tells him to take care of his colt; \"do what will make a darner deep it fat this winter\"; lets him \"know whats for a tail Camelia \u0026 Tennius carries\"; supposes Billy has got him [the colt] in new order by now and sold him; rejoices to hear all their friends are well in Winchester; hopes they are well in Trenton; does not have time to write to Mary [Blair Whiting] but plans on writing her tomorrow; doesn't think Williamsburg agrees with his health; has not been well since arriving and presently has a bad cold and fever; has not been to lecture [at College of William \u0026 Mary] for two days but reads in his room night and day; as soon as well will attend the College [of William \u0026 Mary]; is much pleased with rules and modes of proceedings; on Monday and Wednesday evenings attends Mr. Madison's lectures on moral philosophy and on Friday his natural lecture; the rest of the week Mr. Andrew's lectures on Mathematics; spends spare time on history; is now reading \"Bolline\" must stop to write a composition on \"Innate Ideas\" asks him to give his love to all his friends in Winchester as well as in the neighborhood \"particularly to the \"Sun Beam of Beauty\"; will be \"acarn'd\" \"Polly\" if they do not have \"Oysters for dinner as big as your hand.\" 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents She will be surprised to hear from him at this late date; asks for her indulgence for the above as well as the long silence; hopes the partiality that has predominated in his favor will leaf her to condmn his errors in the spirit of mildness; has been anxiously expecting to hear from his friends for some weeks in order to give her the information she needs in respect to sending his horse to meet him; pleasure is denied him which accounts for the late date of his letter; has not heard from his friends since January and thinks thay have forgotten him; this is enough to destroy the capacity for study or reflection; is almost out of patience and hopes \"that sweet little cherub\" bid him be silent and informs him he will be rewarded for his unhappy moments which are blessings in diguise; she has expressed a wish for a better description of the Philadelphia Medical Society; the numbers are composed of the most respectable physicians in the Union; Dr. Rush is their president and all of their professors are members; his dissertation was uniformly approved of; has acquired enough \"poseelavity\" [?] to have Dr. Conrad elected a member; will give her a full account of seeing her at the \"delectable old mansion\"; he is patronized by Dr. Boyce, an old classmate of his Master's while in Europe; he [Dr. Boyce] is a physician to the Bettering House where he [RHL] attneds three times a week, and sees the prescriptions of upwards of two hundred patients; he [RHL] also attends the hospital and is determined to let no opportunity pass unnoticed where he can acquire the least information in the line of his profession; believes he shall return by way of the city of Washington and can get a horse of his uncle's perhaps the last of the month; he will return good for evil and write to his amiable friend Mary B[lair] W[hiting]. 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Received her favor of the 8th instant by her Overseer Mr. Leech together with a bank note for one hundred dollars for which he has given him a receipt; enclosed copies of Mr. Prescott's, now her account, on which he is owed 5 pounds ten shillings which he wishes her to remit to him as soon as she can; has also enclosed the goldsmith's bill for the \"lockett\" by which she will see it cost eighteen shillings more than she sent for it; thinks the balance of the \"segars\" was three dollars which she is also charged for; she will find that Bennet and Wath's account, after deducing returned articles is £34.6.6 1/2, including the \"pins and paper\", which is less than she thought; his daughter \"Peggy\" was married the 31st of Decem[ber] to Mr. Thom[a]s Fairfax; she [PF] along with Herbert and Nancy send their compliments to her and Mrs. Whiting; gives him pleasure to hear that Mr. Fran[ci]s Whiting has at last been rewarded by Mrs. T. Washington for his long and constant attachment; wishes them every happiness. 1p. ALS.","Scope and Contents Wrote his friend about a fortnight ago by Mr. J.H. Peyton and having heard of Mr. Brent's leaving town tomorrow hastens to write her again; confesses his head is not in the \"fittest mode for writing\"; the Peacheys, Carys and BAnisters dined to day at Mr. Andrew's; Charlotte Balfour also \"made one of the party\"; he had unfortunately made other plans with gentleman \"where the sparkling glass circulated too freely\" and dissipated all his ideas; trusts her other correspondents will make up for his deficiency; sends her the glad tidings of Theo[dorick] Banister's recovery; he [TB] is again able to join their family parties altho[ugh] still an invalid; if he [TB] can be restrained he might get perfectly well, but he is a Banister in temper and constitution; Munro Banister just left Will[iams]burg for Princeton to graduate; he (MB) had been sent for to see his brother [TB] possibly for hte last time; he (MB) is \"in the just sense of the word, a sweet youth\"; the Tuckers left yesterday for Winchester; Mr. P. Basset and Dr. Barroud's sweet daughter were of the party; Mr. James Preston and his spouse [lately the accomplished Miss Nancy Taylor] were to travel with them [the Tuckers] as far as Richmond; suposses Mrs. [Anne (Blair)] Banister or his sister will give her the news of the city; has only to offer her and sweet Mary [Blair Whiting] his congratulations on her hymenial prospects; Charlotte Balfour has told him one thousand things to say but his mind is treacherous and he cannot recollect them and is unfit to do her comp[li]m[en]ts justice; tell George [Whiting] and Francis [Whiting] he longs to shake them by the hand; appropos to George they shall have a little more money in the fund for him soon; hopes to receive soon money from Prentis and Col[onel] and she is entitiled to her mother's and brother's share which will be about $120; his \"darling Thomas is well.\" 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Takes up his pen with reluctance to write about the unexpected insanity of his brother; on his arrival in Charlestown found him in chains an dthinks his situation demanded it; he [RL brother] is pleased and exults his chains; he [RL brother] is in one of Uncle Hite's houses in Charlestown -- very private and with a good attendant; he [RL brother] is allowed only to see his particular friends which he (RL) thinks should not happen until the disease \"takes a change\"; his brother has lost 140 ounces of blood in two days which has had some happy effects as he is much calmer; the physicians think that love is the cause of his situation; his brother would dwell forever on ther frame of Mrs. P. Fairfax and wishes him to purchase her from Tom; he [RL brother] was in Baltimore in this situation and nearly killed two men running his horse thro[ugh] the streets under the whip\"; his good sister , \"Pniou\" leaves him [RL brother]; his parents know nothing of his brother's confinement; beleives his brother's disease can be cured by physicians like all others; has written to Dr. Rush explaining the disease, cause, etc.; visits his brother tomorrow accompanied by Dr. Conrad; his visit will be short as the physicians think his presence injures rather than alleviates; cannot help indulging his brother; is not very well and plans to spend next week at Bath; Unle Peyton's family set out yesterday; he did not see them [the Peytons]; supposes she has heard the news of Miss Drew's death; sympathizes with Miss Drew's parents; send love to Mary [Blair Whiting]; his sister is well, and Louis sends his love. 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents \"Ceasor sets out in the morning for Winchester -- to attend you highness and my Dear Peggy to our casstle\" [sic]; expects him to tea on Sunday; Mamma [Eliza Whiting] says if Mr. Peyton and Mary do not come she will scold everyone that comes near her; \"that among there [sic] cants and there [sic] words she is very much mortified\"; if his sister McGuire knew how much her happiness would have added to her happiness on that day she would have come; tells him to give her and her mother's (EW) tenderest affection to his sister McGuire; it is dark so she bids him Adieu. 1p. ALS.","Scope and Contents Letter is dated is March 29, no year. Is at Brown's Hotel, Washington; dines with Colonel Momar yesterday; there is at this time 30 to 40 applicants; cannot say what chance he stands, there was a number before him; asks her if she can procure a horse for their contemplated trip; left Betsey in deep affliction on Friday mo[rning]; Will is well and all friends; will see her in a few days; Colonel Muras is very ill therefore he has lost a valuable friends in that business; sends love to all. 1p. ALS.","Scope and Contents Regrets parting with her (EW) \"sweet son\" [George Whiting] who is leaveing Williamsburg; agrees he should quit college \"at least for a time\"; the conduct of some of the students [at the College of William \u0026 Mary] have surpassed anything ever heard of; leaves George who from necessity among them to tell her of \"their wicked and sacrilegious proceedings\"; is told the visitors meet today and doesn't know what their deliberation will be; hopes it will be something \"that in future secure the College from the odium the late unpresidented [sic] behaviour [sic] of the students must have cast upon it\"; glad her son [GW] \"is among the number of those who see their conduct in its proper light\"; thinks the news of Polly Peachy's loss has reached \"Enfield\"; fears that her situation will require all the fortitude she is possessed of; believes her [PP] father-in-law is one of \"the best men\" and will do everything he can to \"soften the rigour [sic] of the situation\"; she [CB] has not been to visit her [PP] since her husband's death; she [PP] and her father-in-law are to write to the family until her husband's affairs are settled; would be elated to have so dear a friend [PP] living near her if her own residence in Williamsburg were permanent; has kept her promise to her dying friend [Jenny Henderson] to care for her son Thomas; does not want to be separated from Thomas for whom she feels a mother's fondness; has been told that his [Thomas] father [Rev. James Henderson] has been paying his addresses to Miss Macon since last Aug[us]t and she has repeatedly rejected him; he [JH] has never mentioned his affairs to her so that she does not know if the reports are true; prays for his [JH] happiness, hopes he would treat her with more confidence; had promised Jenny to continue there Williamsburg until Mr. H[enderson] was married; hopes he [Thomas] may meet a good mother-in-law [stepmother]; if she witnesses any unkindness to Thomas by a new stepmother -- the idea makes her shuddder; thinks she ought to apologize for dwelling on the subject; her [CB] brother is settling himself and his family up in Norfolk, Virginia having just arrived from Philadelphia Pennsylvania with his wife, son and daughter, all in perfect health; fears a change from a northern climate for htem may not be favourable \"particularly as Norfolk is known to be so fatal to children\"; has been asked by her brother is she would like to live with his family and says she will if she leaves her current habitation; plans to visit her brother when he is settled; as all her friends will probably write will only take the time to ask her opinion of her (EW) Uncle [Wilson] Cary's marriage?; fears Wilson's [Cary] poor children will be sufferers; sometimes old men do strange things; asked to be remembered to \"Polly\" [Mary Blair Whiting] and Dr. Little tho[ugh] she \"has not the pleasure of his acquaintance\"; supposes Frank [Francis Whiting] is at school and sends her love to him; her little \"darlin'\" [Thomas] sends a kiss to cousing Whiting. 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Letter is dated February 22, no year. Gratification experienced upon receiving her letter was only exceeded by memories of the few happy days they spent together; hopes she will be able to return the attentions she received from her and Dr. [Robert H.] and [Mary] Little; sorry to hear that she has been indisposed but is sure that since spring is coming she will regain her usual health; if it is in her power she will accept her kind invitation; received her cotton two days ago and will attend to it with pleasure; sent for the weaver directly but could not prevail her to take it until she had it wound which she will set about tomorrow; the weaver thinks ther is enough cotton to warp 50 yards or it will 12 pounds of cord she (EW) has sent; tells her to send what cord she has ready and she will have the balance spun for her; does not think it will take as much cord as the weaver says or it would be unecessary to have more spun than will be wanted; asks her not to says it is giving her too much trouble \"for among friends these trifles should be thought nothing of\"; she has an excellent spinner who has little or nothing to do; her \"good man\" is not at home or she is sure she would have a message from him; asks her to tell Dr. Little she longs to make them acquainted as she is sure they would like each other; for the past six weeks she has been in a continual round of dissipation; balls, routs and squeezes are the names given to the parties which she thinks very improper as they deserve more stupid names; 40 or 50 people meet together to sip their tea, swallow jelly or syllabub, sit until 12 o'clock and perhaps not once open their mouths the whole evening to say more than \"how do you\"; is quite worn out and determined to be thought unfashionable than continue one of the fools any longer; just called down to receive visitors so is forced to leave off without saying half she intended; sends love and best wishes to her and her family. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Blushed at her gentle reproof; throws herself on her mercy for pardon; passes last winter with her friend Mrs. Hamilton, the British Consul's Lady, in Norfolk; Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton have been very good to both her and her son [Theodorick Bland] in Scotland; promised to stay this winter with them [the Hamiltons]; would like to have been excused because going prevented her from seeing her (EW) , and she has to spend too much money on clothers \"to keep up the Lady\"; has a plausible excuse to offer when she gets \"down\" [to Norfolk] which will be in the middle of next month; Munro [Banister] expects to get a license for practicing law when he becomes of age in May; he (MB) is bent on going to the \"new countries,\" Kentucky being one where there will be a dividend of land in which he and his brother [TB] are sharers\"; he (MB) then plans on going to Louisiana; asks how she can absent herself from him (MB) when he is leaving so soon; finds fault with the Hamiltons for being too perservering in their wishes; must try to hold her place and quit too; before leaving Norfolk last spring Niece [Mary (Blair)] Andrews and family came down; about that time Mr. H-ort [?] set out for Mr. Wormley's, by whom she and Mary [Anrews] wrote her; Monro George, who met Mr. James Wormley in Alex[andri]a, Virginia went to Richmond and was discarded by Miss Jane Wormley to whom he was engaged, was so bewildered he brought the letters back here without delivering them; he failed to give them back until now; she and Mrs. A[ndrews] thought the letters so old they were not worth postage; wishing to prove they weren't neglectful of her, Mrs. A[ndrews] has taken them with her on a trip to Wilton, hoping she can find some private conveyance from Richmond; enclosed are four profiles sent to her from Mary Andrews, Mr. [James] Henderson, Son Munro [Banister] and herself, Mr. H[enderson]'s is a good likeness of Thomas; Mary A[ndrews], Mr. [Henderson] and Charlotte Balfour are resolved to write her (EW) soon; Charlotte Balfour and Jane Cary send greetings; they are all well although Charlotte B[alfour] is recovering the \"second most sever attack this fall\"; Polly Peachy is in Petersburg, Virginia with her daughters attending weddings, races, and plays; Mr. Cary and Lady are not yet returned from Fluvanna, Sally [Cary] went with them, she and Jane [Cary] are very pretty; Wilson [Cary, Jr.] is reading law in Rich[mon]d with Mr. Edm[un]d Randolph; thinks Wilson [Cary] \"a sweet youth\", she wishes was not so many Democrats; \"he [WC, Jr.] has been drawn in one scrape by them [Democrats], for w[hi]ch he has been a true penitent\"; the Peyton Randolph she (EW) saw in the papers was Edmund R[andolph's] son, not Nancy Innes' lover who is son to Peyton Randolph of Wilton; Nancy Innes and Peyton Randolph have plighted their troths; has not seen Mrs. Innes since her late affliction as when she retuned to the \"old city\" Williamsburg she was gone to her sister in Cumberland where her daughter was married; fears she will not see Mrs. I[nnes] again as when she returns she [AB] will be in Norfolk, and Mrs. I[nnes] will be packing so that she can move in with her daughter; the Tuckers are at Sir Peyton Skipwith's on a visit to the Corbins in King and Queen [County, Virginia]; had letters in June from her son [TB] and her sister [ET] who were then well; Theo[doric]k has not yet seen his Aunt but plans to visit her at Titchfield England after he takes his degrees in the spring; he [Tb] then plans to go to London and maybe Paris if she can afford it; Mr. Rose lies at deaths door in Stannton [sic] on his return from the Springs; Theo[doric]k speaks highly of Robert Wilson and of his Aunt Chisholm's attention to him; he [TB] never fails to mention her (EW) and her family, particularly his friends [Dr. Robert H.] Little and George [Whiting]; her [AB] sister [ET] and her family were all well; two of her [ET] daughters, Sarah and Alishen, married men of fortune, while the eldest, Mary, married a poor man who is the captain of a ship of war that is fighting the French; they [Mary (Thompson) and husband] have two children, maybe three; Mary [(Thompson)] and her children live with her mother and father while her husband is gone; hopes Mary's [(Thompson)] husband and Norborne [Thompson?] capture some rich prizes; Alfred Thompson was in the artillery and expected to be promoted as war has been declared; Helen is sixteen years old and taller than either of her sisters though not so handsome; she [ET] expresses affection for her (EW) and her family; congratulates her on the recovery of Mary [(Whiting) Little] and \"her darling pet\"; \"Increase and multiply seems to be the text perfectly understood by the former [ML]\"; asks to be presented with affection to her family; asks her to kiss \"little Bet\" [EL] for \"Aunt Ban\" which is what most of the children call her; heard Francis [Whiting] joined the Navy; heard of Mr. George's [Whiting] courtship which she thinks he is too young to be involved in; is at Mr. Henderson's where Mrs. Cocke has come to spend the day with Charlotte Balfour and herself; Mrs. Cocke sends love and good wishes; thinks Mr. Henderson might marry again, hopes the woman is good to Thomas. 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Encloses letter begun at several times; ingratitude not one of her faults but omission is; every idea engrossed by Cousin Andrews for whom she feels sympathy; Mr. Andrews is dying; will leave few to honor him for honor or integrity; discharged every trust with propriety \"\u0026 never did the Widow or Orphan suffer by him\"; her life for the past two years had few pleasures; fears her Father Peachy, who declines fast, will die; does not think there is anyone in Williamsburg whom they could \"Claim as a friend\"; they have been unsuccessful at farming and have had to break up their plantation and hire out their negroes; her [NP] Betsey tho[ugh] 15 is very small and looks like a girl of 13; Polly is taller and she thinks will make a pretty woman; they [Betsey and Polly Peachy] have sweet tempers; does not want her to think \"Bet\" [BP] \"not possible\" but her sister is prettier; wishes she could bring her daughters to see her (EW) on the way to visit Betsy, but it will not be possible; is vexed and grieved when she reflects that her sister is deprived of the friend she (EW) would have made if it were not for a foolish quarrel; the two Banisters [Monro and Theodorick] only excused from making a breach between friends except their youth; they [the two Banisters] told Betsy she (EW) call[e]d Mr. F[airfax] \"a fool with his animal magnatism\"; this is of no consequence for her (EW) to learn but was originally the cause of displeasure; has \"learnt\" Theo[doric]k [Banister] \"with some other Chaps as thoughtless as himself\" are living in Edinburgh; is a sad thing for children to be \"giddy and extravagant\"; company obliges her to conclude; assures \"Betsy\" and her children of her and her children's love; flatters herself that she will soon hear from her and that she will be forgiven for her long silence. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Advises him to accomodate his remedies to the state of the system in his contest with \"a powerful and insidious epidemic\"; advises him to tru all modes of treatment; there is a right treatment and he hopes he will find it; true in their country that in rainy seasons low situations are healthy, and high ones sickly; former completely overflowed with water and the \"coltes having no more upon\" [missing] to favor \"putrefaction\"; tells him to tell his farmers who complain about the Plaster of Paris as the cosue of their sickness the story of the potato and how it was banished from France; hopes the Plaster of Paris will not be \"dishonored\" or the sewers of their country degraded by a similar act; his [BR] city is unusually healthy; heavy rains washing the streets and common sewers have been the means \"in the hands of heaven\" of keeping the City healthy. 2pp. AL. [signature clipped]","Scope and Contents Just \"on the wing\" for her winter quarters in Norfolk, Virginia from where she will write to her the particulars as soon as she writes two or three letters to Europe; thanks her for her last letter and says she wrote back but just found out she never got the letter; their friends and relatives are well except for a few colds w[hi]ch were to be expected at that season; Tho[ma]s Henderson and Polly Peachy's two youngest children have the whooping cough tho[ugh] it is not yet severe; Mrs. P., her two daughters and niece and niece [Mary] Andrews with others send affection to her and her family; has not seen Monro [Banister] since last April; he (MB) is well tho[ugh] she trusts and busy in Petersburg, Virginia looing into their \"deranged concerns\"; credits Heaven with supplying her a friend who would keep Theo[doric]k comfortable and happy in Europe [un]til his brother had made some arrangements; he [TB] must have suffer[e]d as his last letter was dated Aug[us]t 24th and he had just gone through his hardest examinations and expected the 12th of Sep[tembe]r following to take his Degrees as a Doctor; he [TB] was soon after to go to Titchfield England, then to London and in the spring to embark for Vir[gini]a; always sends love to her family; a letter from her [AB] sister [Elizabeth Thompson] dated Sep[tembe]r 1st was full of tenderness for her (EW) family; her [ET] family was well but sad because her daughter Mary's husband, Capt[ai]n Dixon, was lost off the coast of Ireland last April; she (EW) may have seen the particulars in the paper, he [CD] commanded the Apollo; his [CD] wife and three children are now residents of their family which adds to the expenditures and the war which makes everything so high, they can scarcely afford to live; anxious to hear how they are after the sickly summer; asks if she has heard anything from Frances [Whiting]; hopes Heaven long preserves the comfort she (EW) gets from her children; sends her affection; asks her to kiss Mary's [Little] bairns for her; the Hamilton's certainly go to Europe next spring. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Asks her to what she owes the long silence; having written a long letter after she returned from Norfolk she was surprised at not having a reply since she (EW) is such a punctual correspondent; fears autumn may have brought sickness to her family; cannot write with the facility she used to so she procrastinated writing this letter; Theo[doric]k [Banister] arrived in perfect health; as she (EW) is also a mother she is assured of her empathy with ther feelings on the arrival of Theo[doric]k; hopes Francis [Whiting] has regained his health upon returning home; the ship which brought him [TB] home was destined up to City Point and his baggage \"being still on board, obliged him immediately to Petersburg\"; otherwise Munro [Banister] would have come down and given her the gratification of seeing the happy meeting; she expects them [MB, TB] on the stage day after this; the Hamiltons expect to sail in Dec[embe]r for England; plans on going to Norfolk to see them as soon as it is safe from yellow fever; plans to visit her (EW) in the summer following if she can raise enough money; Theo[doric]k says her [AB] sister [Elizabeth Thompson] is not well at Titchfield, England but her complaints are not dangerous; received a letter from her sister [ET] and the Admiral Thompson who is still in health and cheerful in his eighty sixth year; her son [TB] says the whole family is agreeable and handsome, especially the female part; Norbourne Thompson is still without a ship and living on half pay with \"Lord Bentick \u0026 the promises of great men\"; he [TB] did not see Alfred Thompson who is in Gibralter with the Army; he is a 1st Lieutenant in the Artillery; her sister [ET] sends affections to her and her family; she [ET] was very good to her [AB] son which makes her love her more, if possible; the \"Old City\" Williamsburg very sickly this Fall; Mrs. Andrews and Griffen Peachy have been seriously ill; both are better but not well yet; Jane Cary's mother, sister and brother have gone to Albemarle among their relatives since Jane's death; Wilson is married to Virginia Randolph, a very accomplished lady; they [Wilson and Virginia] are going to live with his grandfather; Sally is betroth[e]d to Mr. Henson, a student of law, very respectable but of slender fortune; Mrs. Andrews and Mrs. Peachy with their daughters greet her and hers as does Charlotte Balfour, Mr. Henderson whose son [Thomas] is well and he is still a widower, Mr. Cocke, the Tazewells, the Skipwiths, the Tuckers and the \"good old Carys, not yet return[e]d from their summer's excursion\"; Mrs. Skipwith writes her husband is so ill she fears she will never reach home; [...?]. 3pp. AL. [letter mutilated, signature missing]","Scope and Contents Thro[ugh] Mr. Mason, a student at William and Mary College, she [AB] heard that George [Whiting] was married to an \"amiable young lady\" of whom she (EW) approved; heard it exhilarated her spirits so that she lost all sickness; hopes that loss may very long be hers; congratulates her; asks her to congratulate the wedding pair for her; \"the Doctor [Robert H. Little], his sweet Rib [Mary (Whiting) Little], and Francis [Whiting]\" all possess her best wishes; [addresses her next remark to RH] intended to reply to his letter introducing Mr. Brown, but was waiting for him to arrive which he hasn't yet; she and her friends made repeated inquires after Mr. Brown to no avail; was worried about not having heard from them knowing she (EW) was in poor health; planned on writing them a long letter when she was taken sick with pleurisy; recovered from her illness and wrote before she had a more serious attack; describes her illness and treatment by bleeding; not allowed to write very much because of her illness; wrote her two letters from Norfolk which she believes never got to her; Monro's [Banister] marriage to Miss P. \"has long since been done away - even after the fixing of the wedding date\"; he is now engaged to another to whom he is sincerely attached; Miss P. Bolling, daughter of Mr. Robert Bolling by his first wife, with the consent of her father and grandmother decided to marry Monro; if they could both dispose happily with their other two sons their hearts would be replete; her family is in perfect health and asks to be remembered to her (EW) family; Admiral Thompson and his family are well although Norbourne is in Ireland as Commander of the Sea Fencibles and Alfred is in Gibralter as a 1st Lieutenant in the Royal Artillery; Uncle [Wilson] Cary recovering from a fall from his horse in which he broke no bones but was \"sadly bruised\"; Mrs. Andrews is in delicate health and seldom well for a whole week, partly from fatigue caused by being \"(Martha like) 'careful and troubled about many things'\"; she [Mrs. Andrews] sends her love as do all their connections and favorite friends; Sally Cary is married to Mr. Henson and has a son named William Henry; Wilson Cary was married to Miss Virginia Randolph at Tuckahoe? has a child named Wilson Miles; Polly Peachy who is married to Mr. Tabb had a premature child this winter and was reduced to death's door but recovered perfectly; Theo[doric]k was instrumental in the recovery and is now fixing her eight miles from Petersburg; her mother and her [?] are well and living at Mr. Peachy Senior's in the house where Mr. Hornsby lived when she (EW) was here; Mrs. Tucker wants her (EW) to visit so they can \"turn out\" and \"set the town to rights\"; she [MT] married her daughter to Mr. Joseph Cabell \"one of the most sensible, best informed men of the age\"; Mr. Cary's Sen[io]r and Jun[io]r (Rebecca and Jane) wish to be retained in her memory and to assure her they would be happy to see her there; Niece Andrews would like to stay at her house; asks her to come; Mrs. Skipwith is at her daughter Corbin's; the Hamiltons, whom she left in March last, wish to be remembered to her; they were pleased by her (EW) remembrances; asks her to kiss the little ones for her; finds Papa thinks her namesake the prettiest because she has black eyes; tells her to tell Papa [KH] that she excuses his being partial to [Frances] Anne Banister; has tacked an \"e\" to her name because it was prettiest, asks them to follow the example; tell Mr. Little that she is pleased that he submits to the government of his \"fat little wife.\" 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Upon returning from Alexandria last Sunday found his letter of the proceeding evening; sorry that his absence prevented him from seeing him; \"As Saturday is always a Holiday with us at the Commencement of Congress\" he frequently visits his friends on that day in Alexadnria; affords him the pleasure to render him services there or elsewhere; asks him to let him know what the business he alluded to in his letter was and he would do it immediately; can do nothing more than speculate on the subject of Peace or war as no official communications have been received from England since the meeting of Congress; prevailing opinion there is that there will be no war; he has his fears; thinks they are apt to believe what they wish; asks to be presented respectfully to Mrs. Whiting and Mrs. Little. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Assures him he felt pride and pleasure with the way he acted with Myers; his conduct evinced sentiments of \"honout\" and humanity; his [Myers] behavior almost indicates \"the moon must have some agency with his intellects\"; discusses an incident in which Myers pulled out his \"bane\" and commanded him [Sommervell] \"to swallow it\"; shame added to the folly by the fact that no witnesses were present; discusses his involvement with a woman who is not named; Mr. Coleman has lately been in that city and has seen a report of the affair in his favor; other news. 4pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Received her letter of August 26 with the four profiles and letter from John for which she is obliged; after returning from Mr. Tabbs at Goshen was attacked with the ague and fever right after two spells of another nature from which she was barely recovered; her \"poor old shatter[e]d carcase\" was so weakened she could not write; has gotten well by removing with Theodorick's [Banister] family to \"a healthy little spot a few miles from Petersburg\"; her \"sweet Grand Daughter\" recover[e]d her lost flesh there [near Peterburg]; Monro [Banister] and his wife and child have left Williamsburg in search of health; the child [MB's son] was a fine large child but has become emaciated probably because the place Williamsburg is unhealthy although he is also teething; certain that Mr. Little will agree that the place is not healthy; sorry that Mr. Little was so sick, but it might have been a \"seasoning\" and hopes he will come there again although he has determined not to; if he (RL) never visits her again she and her family send their good wishes to him wherever he is; concerned that she (EW) has suffered badly with rheumatism this summer; wishes she had the power to relieve her; hers (EW) and Mary's [Little] profiles are not so striking as the two little girls whom she thinks look like thier mother when a child; thankful for the affectionate dispositions of her two little nieces [she is really their great great Aunt]; thanks her for teaching them to know her; sends love and kisses to the girls; George and Lady [Frances Harrison (Horner) Whiting] seem to understand well the text \"increase and multiply\"; saw in Norfolk last year a lady who spoke highly of her (EW) daughter-in-law [FW]; hopes Francis Beverly [Whiting] will be as successful in his pursuits; sends love to her sons; asks her to send her affection to Mary [Little], a \"paragon of industry\" and her Hubby [RH]; the Doctor and his Lady asked her to remember to say they planned on visiting next summer; she plans to visit if her \"infirmities will permit\"; shall exert herself to join them [Doctor, Lady]; fears she flatters herself; Polly Tabb sends her love and Mary, who has one little girl, sets out on Saturday to visit her mother, where she expects to increase her family; her [Mary] husband is expected to return from Ballston Springs where bad health carri[e]d him; [...?]; if their friends in the \"Old City\" knew she was writing would ask to be remembered; plans, if they are all well next month, to accompany her two sons, their wives and grandchildren to the place of her nativity Williamsburg; her friends are all anxious to be acqainted with her daughters [in-law]; from there [AB's family] will return home and she will go to see the Hamiltons in Norfolk probably for the last time as they plan to go to England next spring; Niece A[ndrews] write Charlotte Balfour is sadly affected with gout, with one hand disabled and sometimes she even gets it in the head and stomach; she [CB] looks terrible; this is a specimen of Monro's [Banister] paper; he keeps a good heart and thinks in the winter it will be in more demand. 4pp. ALS. [letter mutilated]","Scope and Contents Would have made an early reply to her last letter but was sick; asks for forgiveness for procrastinating in writing; is in this neighborhood because Theodorick's [Banister] wife, [Signora Tabb] was going to \"increase her family\" and did have a daughter; she [ST] \"looks badly\" which is not surpriding since a few days before her delivery she caught the measles; the infant was full of it and she is glad they both recovered as well as they have; as has her other granddaughter, Marth Peyton [Banister], named after Mr. Giles' first lady; fortunate to have the opportunity of meeting Dr. Graham and Lady, who is very agreeable and ladylike person with most pleasing manners; regrets the measles prevented them [AB and the Grahams] from being together more; finds Mr. Little has found out \"the way for a son without getting advice about it\"; delighted with accounts of his \"beauteous daughters\"; asks her to kiss them for their old Aunt Ban, as the young fry call her; hopes to hear Mary [Little] is happily rid of her present burden and her spirits lifted from the depression caused by the death of her friend and neighbor; heard George [Whiting] has another child; trust Francis [Whiting] will soon have a child; last May Monro [Banister] presented her with another grandson; his (MB) wife and infant are well but he and his eldest son, William Constable, named after his friend and patron, are not well; he (MB) is sick from imprudently going in the River after heating himself and his son [WB] is teething; Theodorick and his wife send greetings; had to \"repair to the toilette for dining at Mr. Giles'\"; Mrs. Tabb expects Mr. Giles to dine with them [the Grahams] who will deliver this letter tomorrow; would like to tell her about relations in Williamsburg and over the Atlantic but woke this morning with \"a light dancing\" before her eyes and a headache; Theo[doric]k advises the disuse of the quill; promises to write shortly; sends love and best wishes; does not want to be taken to task again for not naming her grandchildren; will call her new grandchild Eliza and Sister T[abb] with herself will add to the gratification; Monro's son is named after him. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Wonders if she will remember him since he has not written in so many years; has been chided by his conscience for his silence; having gotten more settled and systematic she will be hearing from him more regularly; will give him pleasure to hear how she is doing, after flirting with young girls and being jilted by a widow he decided to act with a little more generalship; offered his hand to an excellent widow, with a son just twelve months older than his own son; after a short hesitation she accepted; was married last Dec[embe]r; the two little boys get along very well; would like to see her at Elmswood; promises his wife will do everything possible to make her visit agreeable; planned on going to Albemarle during the boys' vacation \"but a little invisible urchin will prevent it\"; he will have to make a quick trip to Albemarle on business; his son is in good health, grows rapidly and is making tolerable progress in his education; Mrs. Andrews is very well and is getting her carriage repaired for a trip to Richmond; does not know whether she [Mrs. Andrews] or Charlotte Balfour intends to turn out; informs her \"that everything wil be quite smart\"; D[octo]r Bracken and his daughter left the \"Old City\" Williamsburg for Frederick by way of the \"Federal City\" [Washington]; thinks Mr. B[racken] has a lady in his eye as he is visiting Frederick two summers successively; his [Mr. Bracken] daughter Sally is married and Julia bespoke and it's not good for a man to be alone; her Uncle [Wilson] Cary and Aunt Cary left town last week for Cary's brook; he [WC] fell while walking in his garden and broke his leg, but recovered enough to set out on his journey; the \"excellent Tuckers\" leave tomorrow; their Cousin Peachy and her boys are well; her [Polly Peachy] daughter Betsey is visiting her sister; sends best wishes to her and her family. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Mr. Thomas Tabb, Theo[doric]k's wife's brother sets out tomorrow to visit his Aunt Whiting and other relatives in her (EW) neighborhood and will stop by if he can; sends best wishes for Mary's [Little] safe delivery; she and her daughter Signora [(Tabb)] B[anister] send love; [Theodorick] has gone to Petersburg or would join them in sending love; her other son and daughter [Monro Banister and Mary Banister] are at Sulphur Springs where Monro and his eldest son are in pursuit of health; heard they [MB and son] are better but not yet well; Mary Banister and younger child are well as are the Hamiltons [in Norfolk] where she plans on going for the winter; plans to stop in Williamsburg on the way to the Hamiltons to see her friends; thinks they [friends] will be returned from their summer excursions; Mrs. Andrews and Charlotte Balfour are in Richmond with Nancy Randolph who has increased her family by her first son; Mr. [Wilson] Cary has not yet gone up the country \"as usual\" [sic] this year as he has been taken up with a vertigo while walking with two or three ladies in the garden; he [WC] fell with his leg under him and broke his leg; he [WC] bore it with patience and fortitude which contributed to the cure; last she heard of he was almost well; Mrs. [Polly] Peachy, since the death of the old gentleman, has taken in a few boarders which enables her to keep a \"good\" house; he [Mr. Peachy, P.P. father-in-law] has left her everything he possessed for life; Mrs. Jenny Cary is at her mother's in Albemarle who is in a precarious state of health; her [JC's mother] daughter Mrs. Newsom is living in King and Queen [County, Virginia], has two sons and a daughter; Miles Cary is to be married this fall to Miss Curl; Wilson and his family are fixed in Fluvanna; Polly Tabb and hers are all well; she is pregnant again; they expect them [the Tabbs] to be there in a few days; she [PT] had a son by her former marriage who is nearly Thomas' [Henderson] age and the two are greatly attached to each other; Thomas has written to her to tell her how happy he is in a good Mama; has not ehard from Titchfield, England; Signora asked her to assure her (EW) that she plans to visit her and that nothing save sickness or death will stop her; asks her to tell Mary [Little] has spread her fame for industry from the sample of linen for her \"Hubbby\" (RL); sends her love to the family; he (RL) must have cut a funny figure in his breeches; asks her to inform her friends, especially Doctor Graham and Lady, that she is in the neighborhood so they won't neglect her; visited Mr. Giles yesterday where all were well. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Hopes Francis [Whiting] told her she could not send a letter to her by him because her old acquaintances and Monro's wife [Mary Banister] provided her with too much company to get the time to write; told him [FW]to give her love to them and tell them she would be writing by Post; arrived there on Saturday the 6th [July] with her grandson Monro [Banister] who was sick; he [MB, Jr.] is better but the \"intense warm weather keeps him very funney\"; tells her to take her time writing letters to her friends and family; Francis [Whiting] relates the particulars of his visit; but for his [FW] kindness she could not have left Norfolk when she did; had incurred for neccessaries a small account as she had expected her sons to come down, which she could not turn her back on unpaid; he [FW] pressed her to quit Norfolk as the sickly season was coming on and offered her the use of his purse; introduced him to the Barrauds and the Kings who were pleased with her (EW) remembrance of them and sent their regards; considers herself a friend of Mrs. H. as she holds her (EW) in great estimation; planned on calling on her (EW) cousin Tunstall when she was in Norfolk last Dec[embe]r as she had promised her [Cousin Tunstall] niece, Catherine Hill, who is boarding with Niece [Polly] Peachy, but much company, rheumatism, and a bad cough made her procrastinate and prevented her from seeing her and introducing her (EW) son [FW] to her; Catherine Hill is very much like her mother who is dead; she [CH] is supported by her brother whose industry keeps them both comfortable; says nothing of relatives and friends because some wrote her by Francis [Whiting] and Mrs. Cocke, the Tuckers, and Mrs. Skipwith send their remembrances; the \"ancient city\" Williamsburg looks melancholy with so many houses shut up; many inhabitants have left for their summer residences; Francis [Whiting] can tell her (EW) about the Hendersons, her [AB] sons and daughters, and \"their young fry\"; wishes to accompany the Doctor and family as far as her (EW) house; thinks she will see the Doctor and family in a week to ask if she can accompany them; Monro [Banister] \"and his Rib\" [Mary Banister] send love to her and her family; if she could see all the confusion she was surrounded with -- females chattering, children squalling and nurses making noises to quiet them -- she would realize she must conclude; apologizes for not providing her with any root or flower seed; was told the fall is the best time for both; is promised some from several people if an opportunity offers for conveying them, Mrs. Bolling said nothing would have prevented her sending them but they were not in season; thanks her for the moss-tippet she sent her which she shall prize for her sake as well as the fact she thinks it very pretty. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Takes the opportunity to write to both of her niees in one letter as Mrs. Tabb is making a mournful trip to Goshen tomorrow; asls to be excused for writing to them both in one letter but Monro [Banister] is on a short visit there and she cannot absent herself long; the bearer \"is intelligent\" so she makes no statement of the family there; takes pleasure in telling her little Monro [Banister] is recovered and Polly [Mary] and Siegnora [Banister] are \"in the family way\"; was told by Monro [Banister] who was just in Goshen that all there were as well as could be expected tho[ugh] Polly Tabb looked badly and there is cause to fear she is likely to add to her distressed family; her [PT] mother wrote that she [PT] wishes a home for herself but it will be impossible to do so without \"a protector\"; she [PT] fears her house cuold not be agreeable as she is necessitated to take boarders; she [PT] is determined to wait the arrival of Mrs. Tabb and abide by her advice; Mrs. Peachy will be home in October; Monro [Banister] was also at Colonel [Wilson] Cary's in Fluvanna on his way home; they [the Carys] were all well but [Colonel Wilson Cary] is in low spirits as the prospect for a crop is very unfavorable and he is in a great deal of debt; she [AB] sympathizes with him [WC]; hopes the family is in perfect health; remarks to Charlotte Balfour that she has always considered her one of her nieces; a letter from Mrs. Hamilton mentioned she had just seen Doctor Balfour and that he and his family were well; sorry to say Mrs. Boush was not well; imagines that Mrs. Letty has complicated her plan and got off to some other state as she has eluded every search; expected to find her in Norfolk; her sons and daughter Siegnora send love; Siegnora [Banister] is determined to visit her (EW) next summer if God spares her, blesses them; Mrs. Tabb has arrived and sends her love to Mrs. Andrews and Charlotte Balfour and would love to see them on their way home; Mr. Whiting has had direction given him and can persuade them the distance from Fredericksburg will be the same as to Richmond. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Concerned to hear they have all suffered from sickness; thinks the accident Doctor Little met with must have been distressing in his weakened state; thanks God her (RL) and Mary are returned to good health and cheerfulness; tell Eliza the old mitts she sent her to Leesburg, Virginia were hardly worth thanks; supposes they were worn out long ago; will write Eliza when her eyes get better and the weather is milder; presently \"can hardly get ink thaw[e]d enough to write\" and is almost and \"ice sickle\" herself; did not get coal [un]til lately and it will not burn so they depend on wood; can only get a scanty supply [of wood] as one of her horses has been lame since her journey to Polly Tabb's of which she gave the Doctor a full detail; situation has almost reconciled her to not having her (EW) down with them that winter, but next [year]; Charlotte Balfour was taken ill after they got down, and continued \"in the most distressed state [un]til lately\"; Doctor Galt considered her state \"bilious\" as Doctor Little had and gave her an emetic; she [CB] has been better ever since; they often talk of the happy time they passed at \"Enfield\"; she, Charlotte Balfour and neighbor Cocke send their love; she [CB] is much distressed by \"the death of her amiable [daughter?] Mrs. Innes which will be lamented by all who knew her\"; was surprised at the account she gave her of Miss Tabb's conduct to cousin Frank but \"if she was capapble of being so fickle it was a fortunate escape for him\"; hopes he [Frank] will consider it a fortunate escape; tell Frank she is upset he didn't visit them as he promised; sees no justice in him in his resenting them because \"a young lady treated him ill\"; hopes he [Frank] will keep his word; hopes Beverly Blair carried up the pins she (EW) went for as he is now in the Company Line; Miss Egglestone undertacks [sic] to dispose of the trimming and for that went up without a lett[e]r from her and the artichoke and lce plant seed; did not get a letter his [BB] father wrote to her informing her of his going until he had already left; had sent the little wheel she had promised counsin Mary [Little] she would have repaired as someone had stolen the brass fly and another piece from it; disappointed that the workman who promised to make another has not done it yet so Mary [Little] cannot use it at the fireside or w[h]en walking about; hopes it will be done by the time the [Dr. Robert and Mary Little] come down in the Spring; tells her (EW) to tell them [the Littles] she will be happy to see them and hopes she (EW) accompanies them; has not heard of B. Blair or his \"sweet wife's\" return; hopes to have good accounts of them [EW, RL, ML] from them; tells her to tell the Doctor she hopes he plans on writing her; thinks it fortunate that John and B. Blair were not in Richm[on]d the night the theatre burned down as they might have been there; her son-in-law Randolph and her daught[e]r Elia were miraculously saved; heard acquaintance Mr. Noel had a narrow escape; their neighbors Mr. and Mrs. Greenhowe and her niece, Mrs. Gerrardine and her son with many of her other acquaintances \"fel lvictim to the devouring flames\"; this has been an eventful period as \"there have been three shackes [sic] of an Earthquake\"; thanks God there has been no damage other than making several people \"very sick at stomach during that time\"; thinks it may have been more calamitous at other places; Cousing [Polly (Cary)] Peachy and Mr. Henderson beg to be remembered to her and cousin Mary [Little]; just heard of the death of Mrs. Fairfax in England; she has by her will [bear?] her to her bro[the]r, her grandson W[ilson] Cary and her niece Peachy; her (EW) neighbor Mrs. Clanahan will regret her good old friend; asks that she and Charlotte Balfour be remembered to her and all her neighbors; asks God to bless her (EW) family; asks her to kiss the children for her. 4pp. ALS.","...[at]tempt to burn Norfolk; her fears were groundless; her good friend Mrs. Andrews wrote to [?] and offered him a part of her house to remove his [?]; he says they are going to continue where they are and depend on providence for their protection; their [?] has taken several prizes on board of whic[h] [?] and esteem[e]d friend Doct[o]r Miller his [?] are staying with them and she received a letter from him in [?] then at sea and had just taken a valuable [?] with the expectation tha[t] [?] return to her in better health; hopes God grants it; their mutual [?] is as usual sometimes sick and sometimes well; at present she's well except for weak eyes which she asks her to say keeps her from writing; she thanks her for the last letter and regrets she has not rec[eive]d the one mentioned in her laster letter; Judge Nelson died last night after a long and tedious illness; he would not let his daughters be informed of his illness so they will be shocked when the messenger is dispatched to call them to the funeral; the rest of her friends are well and unite in regards to her and her family; never saw her Uncle [Wilson] Cary look better than he does at present; Griffin Peachy was doing well; her darling child [Thomas Henderson] is also doing well. 2pp. ALS. [first page missing, mutilated]","Scope and Contents Her letter to Charlotte Balfour reached them as they were leaving; hastens to relieve her \"anxiety\"; suffered in the general panic of Williamsburg when the British landed within four or five miles of them as there was only 50 militia in the place; the students [of the College of William and Mary] all went out and any boy that c[oul]d held a musquet [sic]; feared less for her own safety than for \"the precious live that might be lost\"; dear Thomas H[enderson] was not inactive tho[ugh] only fifteen, he was sent with a cart for bacon for the troops that were expected; dreaded his being taken with his cargo by the enemy; he arrived safe but had to walk eight miles back and since his shoes did not fit him he took them off; he met so many people flying he feared the Town Williamsburg was taken but continued on determined to share the fate of his friends; that even[in]g a large reinforcement of troops arrrived who had marched 36 miles in hot, dry weather; they [the reinforcements] expected to have the enemy to dislodge but thanks God the enemy left with no bloodshed except if the animals [?]; generally now believed they [the enemy] meant only to forage; if the reinforcements had been sent sooner they may have arrived more comfortably and been able to save Hampton, Virginia where the troops fought nobly but were sacrificed by not having reinforcements in time; their friend Major Corbin is still suffering with wounds he rec[eive]d; he [Major Corbin] led their troops and 40 men were seen to level their muskets at him; they [the enemy] shot his horse in the head and him in the thigh and arm; his [Major Corbin] wife knew when the attack began and heard enemy cannon and knew her husband was exposed; she [Mrs. Corbin] had a son in the Chesapeake whom she concluded was killed and another son with Commander Dieuter who wrote he was expecting to engage two British battleships; her [Mrs. Corbin] sons are spared and her husband recovering; asks \"how many hearts are wrung by the missings occasien'd [sic] by this war\"; wishes they [MA and CB] could accept her invitation to visit but as John and her horses are infirm she cannot attempt such a journey; she could not have come that far except Mr. Randolph aided her with a serv[an]t and horses; the Randolphs went on to Powhatan Virginia; the Randolphs are to send down their carriage and horses for Daugh[te]r Eliza [Randolph], her son John, Charlotte and herself to go up next week; she shall stay with them some weeks and then come back to her friends here [Richmond, Virginia] \"[un]til the sickly season is over below\"; only God knows whether she has a habitation to return to; left her property and friends there Williamsburg with great reluctance; Cousin Peachy for her health's sake ought to have gone up the country but was afraid to leave her property; her [counsin Polly Peachy] daugh[te]r Betsey went up with Polly Tabb; her [MA] daugh[te]r Randolph begged her [MA] to assure her and Mary Little of her kind regards; Mrs. Cringan who is in very bad health asks to be remembered to her and her daughter [ML]; hears Dr. Blair, his wife andsons are rejuvinated by her \"upper air - from the mts. [?] they bring you\"; she (EW) must have Cousin F with her and also Dr. Banister and his family; asks her to remember her and Charlotte to them all; assure Doctor Little and Mary [Little] of their esteem for them and their family; wishes she could see them all again; happy that Captain \"Mc\" and his Lady are well; asks her to tell Mrs. \"Mc\" they were delighted with her nephews \"they are both fine fellows\"; hopes the youngest [nephew] who remained [in Williamsburg] during their troubles has gotten safely to friends and \"feels no bad effects from the Exposures he had\"; asks to be remebered to her neighbors and acquaintances and Miss Elizabeth and Mary and Nancy Banny and all the little ones for her; Charlotte intends writing when they get to Mr. Randolph's. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Promised to inform him when he received his orders what ship he was on; the secretary has atached [sic] him to the old Constellation, Captain Campbells; does not expect to sail in less than six weeks but shall be much obliged to him to send his bed cloaths [sic] down to the city [Washington] as soon as possible as he wishes to get on board and choose his birth [sic]; currently stationed in Alexandria on the Leamer where he repaired that morning; as he may conclude he is \"very much engaged\"; asks him to give his love to all family and \"enquiring\" friends. 1p. ALS. Including Nwscl, \"An Old Battle Ship\", [hand dated March 1891] and the \"Constellation\" and \"Insurgente\". 2pp.","Scope and Contents Although her pen has been siilent he has not been forgotten by his sister; frequently realizes the adage \"delays are dangerous\"; they are inadequate to the tasks assigned by God; if only they could think he \"ordereth all things right, and for our own good\"; he has advantages that others are deprived of; he has a church to go to and should take the opportunity while it is in his power; when she reflects on how often she has been afflicted \"by the awful hand of God\" in the alst two years, she knows it is by his grace alone she is spared for repentence; hopes he is paying great attention to his studies and embracing every opportunity spiritually as well as temporally; supposes he wants to hear something concerning home; thanks God they are all well; Robert is much better in health although little in relation to his hip; all medical aid has proven ineffective so they must trust in God alone; Aunt Mary [Whiting] is very sick, the rest of Uncle F[rancis Whiting] family is well; Uncle G[eorge Whiting] has gone from Lime Hills with his family; they were favored with a visit from Uncle Carlyle [Fairfax Whiting] last week; asks him to give her love to Aunt [Anne] B[anister] when he next sees her and also to Cousin Nat; everyone sends love to him; hopes when their pilgrimage there terminates, they shall be united to all dear to them who have gone before them when their gracious maker calls. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Wishes Mr. Francis B[everly] Whiting much happiness; hopes she and Mrs. [Mary (Whiting)] Little find a daughter and sister worthy of them; is now fixed at the new school and has been fatigued and worried about moving; is tired of moving from one place to another so that nothing short of returning to Virginia could tempt her to start again; Fenton is once more at school; Mary will end her schooling at the end of the year; her daughter Francis is to be a first rate scholar and Lucy kept until she is grown up if they can do so; they are in fair health except for herself; has rheumatism in her head which is so bad sometimes she cannot speak; unlike her (EW) she is in a noisy crowd taking care of a large family and does not have time to rest although she sometimes does so whether it is convenient or not; trying to get her children educated thinking it is the best portion a parent can give; high learning was not in fashion for females as it is now; does not see as a result of increased education \"more amiable manners more polite attentions better wives or mothers better mistresses or neighbors\"; concludes it must be all inward work which never comes out; thinks Mama and Aunt Banister \"as elegant as any of the new times\"; have ahd a most uncommon winter; the plum trees at the beginning of the year were white in bloom but in 20 hours everything that has liquid in it froze and broke; lost 23 jugs of molasses in the meat house; thinks it is horrid climate; they never see a \"healthy sound looking young person\" or an old one; yellow-green complexions are all the fashion; Athens was an exception, she speaks of this place where they are the most dressy extravagant people she ever saw and the worst looking; [?] is as common as homespun in Loudoun [County, Virginia]; was told that 14 miles from there the cold plague has made its appearance; asks Doctor Little to write and let her know what the treatment and symptoms are as she has no idea; asks her to get her brother George to write what Doctor Lacy says in the multiplicity of Council; discusses the selfish world and rise of individualism and how she must stay alive to care for her female children in particular; they have madara bread and plenty to spare as cotton as brought in a lot of money this year; everything is three and four times more than it is in Virginia so that a great deal of money does not go as far as it would there; Mr. Bretton has seen Louisisa and she is sold to a man 14 miles from there; her breeding and manners far above his but she may live inplenty and be well used; he thinks a great deal of her and refused a high price for her; she has not seen her [Louisisa] yet but she sent word she would come to see her; a man sold by Jonathan Carter, formerly owned by Garretson Nelson, came out with Louisisa; he came to see them at Christmas and many an egg and chicken he has bought from him in the old hollow and on the mountain; he told something about all the old neighbors which he believes are tales; ever forgets anyone black or white or thinks anyone does unless they choose to; skes her to let her mother know she heard from her; Mary will write to sister Nancy. 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Is now in Charlestown; witnessed the last of \"poor Clayhill\"; his funeral was preached by Mr. Bryan; William is well; sets out in the morning for Washington; she will find in her cabinet a letter to Calhoun and one from Dr. Triplett to Colonel Beaufort; asks her to forward them on to Washington by the first mail; is not well owing to the late ride last night; will write from Washington and hopes to hear from her by every mail; hopes Francis B[everly] W[hiting] and Mr. Burwell have procured a letter from Gene[ra]l Tucker it will aid him very much; sends love to all; plans to return to Williams tonight. 1p. ALS.","Scope and Contents Arrived safe but fatigued last evening; his foot is still continuing to be very painful he believes owing to some cold he has contacted; in his late excurtian [sic] he is as well as one could expect for one of his age; he is \"gratfull\" for all things as he is sure she will conclude; found William better and all hands well; M[ar]y Castleman presented her husband with a \"fair boy\" the night before he (RL) got home and all is well; saw her today and she is anxious to see her, no doubt to show her son; asks her to come home on Wednesday; says she cannot tell how much he wants to see her; hopes their \"dear Mary is better\"; if her bowels require active medicine, he would with the consent of Dr. W. advise the common magnesia and sulphur; the more active bowels are the more the head is affected; prefers small and repeated bleedings; very little medicine is required if leaches could be procured and applied to the temples; is assured it would give great relief; asks to be pressented affectionately to her; he hopes she is attending to her grandson, poultry, etc.; letter will accompany Mrs. Hs. 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[signature clipped, final pages missing]","Scope and Contents Received her nore concerning wool and sends her a part of what he has on hand having sold all but a few fleeces; kept but a few having much coarse cloth as will serve his people this winter; gald to find that wool is in increasing demand; hopes farmers will be induced to keep a good stock; was hoping to see her at Millwood this spring, but was compelled to go to Berkeley in the stage and the only way to get to her house was thro[ugh] Winchester; the Opickon [Opequon Creek] was too high for several days to cross without risk; crossed at Harper's Ferry on his was down and ran a considerable risk, the river being so high and \"the boat so crazy as to require more than an hour's repair\" before they could venture in her; happy to hear that they are all well; sorry he cannot say the same of his family; Mrs. Little, Henry and Carlyle have been sick and the two first are still very unwell; Sally was nearly killed a few weeks ago by falling thro[ugh] the trap door of the store room which a careless servant had opened behind her without her knowing it; she [Sally] stepped back and fell to the bottom, and how she escaped without being killed no one knows; her head was much cut and she was bruised all over; she is now nearly well of her bruises; asks how Frank's [Francis Whiting] family is; asks when she last heard from George [Whiting]; fears the removal of the Chancery Court will injure him; asks what she thinks of the great folks at Washington; asks \"have not some immortalized themselves [?]\"; asks when Frank goes to the Springs; Aunt Betsey and Mr. Rice are living at Bullskin; hears Mr. Rice has a church at Battletown; supposes she often hears him preach and as he is a Yankee much pleased with him; \"what a pity more Southerns do not study divinity, and marry out Girls instead of those blessed Yankees\"; knows she is partial to them having seen her in the company of one Nash; heard one of his nieces was addressed by one [Yankee]; asks if it's so; hopes if she marries him he is better than they commonly are; wishes to know how Frank's and Robert's crops are; hopes they are not like his, which are as usual very bad; should be sorry if he heard her neighborhood was sickly but hopes Robert [Little] gets a good deal of practice or if not is laboring under hypochondria; tell George when she writes him that he wrote him some time since and cannot account for his receiving no answer; wishes her and all her friends happiness. 4pp. ALS.","Sent him all the information he possessed in answer to his letter of alst November in ragard to the book he [FH] wanted to publish; as he is interested in the subject, would like to know if he received his letter and when he could expect his copy; Judge Windham Robertson published, not long before his death, a book giving the history of his ancestors on his mother's side who was a Bolling and a descendant of Robert Bolling who married Jane Rolfe, the granddaughter of Pocahontas; has the book; hopes to hear from him soon. 1p. ALS.","Scope and Contents They traveled on after leaving her pretty leisurely, the heavy roads not facilitating progress owing to the stage's being very wet and uncomfortable; \"dear little Frederick\" [Horner] had a chill before he got here and was quite ill and extremely cold for a long time; discovered it and began to rub him with hot spirit; wrapped him in hot flannels and his fever came on and was very high; he has had a return each day, a fever last night that went off with perspiration; that morning he had a fever when she saw him first and will not get up; they have given him no medicine which she thinks should be done immediately; Dr. Horner will be at home that evening; supposes he [Dr. Horner] will administer something; Mary [(Little) Horner] took the journey very well and has been incessantly active about her house since she came; she has been very badly also and now pretty tired; the house is fixed and quiet; Mary seems pleased and happy; \"Mr. H[orner] lookes very badly but has missed his chills Bob well\"; Christian Scott is here and send much love with a kiss to Pa; asks if she will send her measuring stockings out of her work \"draw,\" R. Island cotton; Mary wishes her [ML] to take her little Mary's tin cup the largest size and put away - for Robert H. who asked to have it, she [MH] not with many things to remind her of the \"sweet baby\"; if she sees any of her things lying about in the house asks her to put them away; anxious to hear from home, as she left the girls and so many fr[ien]ds sick; asks her to tell Pa his words \"that she stays so little at home\" still sound in her ears; asks what she can do when she must be concerned with the convenience of others; asks her to give her love to all; asks her to tell her sister E[lizabeth] one can send her some of her household conveniences now that she has no further use for them, at present; asks her to give her love to Lucy E.W. and tell her she regrets not seeing her the morning she left; asks where she could have retired to ?; too tired to write any more; sends love to all and asks them to write \"fully\"; heard from Fredericksburg that all are well except for John Blair who has been ill for four weeks; they are worried about him; they think liver complaint; they were then all well at Morven. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Should have written him earlier but expecting his \"face to get well every day\" did not wish to write until he could advice him of the circumstance; can wait no longer; \"tis so nearly well and yet not well\"; has determined to say nothing about it; trusts that in a few days he will be in good health again; they arrived there from Orange Court House in seven days; they got there safely after a dangerous trip; travel[le]d every day from 3 a.m. to 11 p.m. with nine passengers inside and six to eight outside; it was generally rainging; could tell him the story of a Frenchman but will put it off except for his wife's sister from Louisiana \"whose health is yet delicate\"; was reported that morning that cholera made its appearance at Louisville, 30 miles west of them; does not believe it but it might be true; Mr. Talbot, formerly of V[irgini]a, called to say, he rec[eive]d a letter yesterday from Winchester, Virginia saying the cholera is raging in Cha[rle]s Town, Harper's Ferry and Sheperdston; in the former place eight have been attacked and five died, the other three were not expected to live; alarmed by the news asks him to write immediately and let him know if it's true or not; will be miserable until he hears from him on the subject; would say more but wants to get letter out in today's mail; his wife would send love but is in the country and doesn't know he write; she will write in a day or two; asks him not to fail writing immediately; his best love to sister Mary [Little] and all the family, the Croses, Tooley, Campbell, Dr. I., Mr. Vanwyck, etc. 2pp. ALS.","Bill for £40.12.9 sterling to Messieurs James Buchanan \u0026 Co., Merchant, London, England signed by Robert Carter, Virginia on verso, note to pay contents to Mr. Robert Allason or order value in accounts signed by William Allason.","Scope and Contents Good shipped on board the [?] Nancy to William Allason, Merchant, Falmouth, Virginia, by John Robinson Mater for Rappahannock River in Virginia on the proper account and \"Rique\" of Mr. William Allason, Merchant. Including ALS from William Horner, Liverpool, England to \"Sir\" (William Allason, Falmouth, Virginia), October 25, 1773, concerning the means of shipping his goods, the Cambridge having been put ashore going out; feared the other part of his order would be too late going out but as strong westerly winds kept all ships from sailing for two months it did not. 2pp.","Scope and Contents Received his letter by the York which said he [WA] had shipt [sic] four Hund[red]s of tobacco by her to his address and asking to send him gods by his own ship; this would have been punctually compiled had his tobacco come in his ship but as it didn't this letter was put aside; though a Bill of Lo[a]ding for three Hund[red]s of tobacco shipt [sic] by him in the Cambridge there was no letter from him so he did not know what to do; today he found the above-mentioned letter he had put aside; sorry to see the letter so late as his ship was clear[e]d out three days before and the goods could not be got out of the country under a fortnight or three weeks and are not to be had in town or he would have sent them; does not know of any ship bound for Virginia orwould send them; had he written by the Cambridge this would not have happened; apologizes again for forgetting the letter by the York; his three hund[red]s of tobacco are \"of a middling kind\" and will do everything in his power to make the most of them, but the price is \"considerably reduced\" and there is very little demand for it at present; the Glasgow Merch[an]ts have sold to the French 1d 3/4 and they expect it to be the same price there [London], tho[ugh] they haven't bought any lately; as soon as tobacco is sold will render him the sales of them; should be glad of his assistance loading back the Cambridge; assures him of his best endeavor for his interest. 2pp. ALS.","Robert H. Little is infirm and would like to resign the position in favor of his son, signed by John E. Page, George William Blakeman, James H. Clark \u0026 Co., Millwood, Clarke County, Virginia.","Mrs. Eliza (Braxton) Whiting's record of the marriage of Eliza Braxton and Henry Whiting, the births and baptisms of Mary Blair Whiting, George Braxton Whiting, and Francis Beverly Whiting, the death of Henry Whiting, a prayer written on Henry Whiting's death, the death of Mary (Blair) Braxton Burwell Prescott, the text from the sermon delivered at her (MP) funeral, the marriage of Mary Blair Whiting and Robert Howe Little, and the birth of Elizabeth Howe Little.","Copy of Hymn","Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.","Special Collections Research Center","Blair family","Bannister family","Braxton family","Horner family","Whiting family","Banister, Anne Blair","Prescott, Mary Blair Braxton Burwell","Botetourt, Norborne Berkeley, Baron de, ca. 1718-1770","Tryon, William, 1729-1788","Washington, Martha, 1731-1802","English"],"unitid_tesim":["Mss. 39.1 B58","/repositories/2/resources/8753"],"normalized_title_ssm":["Blair, Banister, Braxton, Horner, Whiting Papers"],"collection_title_tesim":["Blair, Banister, Braxton, Horner, Whiting Papers"],"collection_ssim":["Blair, Banister, Braxton, Horner, Whiting Papers"],"repository_ssm":["College of William and Mary"],"repository_ssim":["College of William and Mary"],"geogname_ssm":["Williamsburg (Va.)--Colonial Period--History","Williamsburg (Va.)--History--18th century","Williamsburg (Va.)--History--19th century"],"geogname_ssim":["Williamsburg (Va.)--Colonial Period--History","Williamsburg (Va.)--History--18th century","Williamsburg (Va.)--History--19th century"],"creator_ssm":["Blair family","Banister, Anne Blair","Bannister family","Braxton family","Horner family","Prescott, Mary Blair Braxton Burwell","Whiting family"],"creator_ssim":["Blair family","Banister, Anne Blair","Bannister family","Braxton family","Horner family","Prescott, Mary Blair Braxton Burwell","Whiting family"],"creator_persname_ssim":["Banister, Anne Blair","Prescott, Mary Blair Braxton Burwell"],"creator_famname_ssim":["Blair family","Bannister family","Braxton family","Horner family","Whiting family"],"creators_ssim":["Banister, Anne Blair","Prescott, Mary Blair Braxton Burwell","Blair family","Bannister family","Braxton family","Horner family","Whiting family"],"places_ssim":["Williamsburg (Va.)--Colonial Period--History","Williamsburg (Va.)--History--18th century","Williamsburg (Va.)--History--19th century"],"access_terms_ssm":["Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library."],"access_subjects_ssim":["College of William and Mary--History--18th century","Courtship--Virginia--History","Dueling--Virginia","Marriage--Virginia","Medicine--Virginia--History--18th century","Richmond (Va.)--History--Theater disaster, 1811","Slavery--Virginia--History--18th century","Slavery--Virginia--History--19th century","United States--History--War of 1812","Correspondence","Financial records"],"access_subjects_ssm":["College of William and Mary--History--18th century","Courtship--Virginia--History","Dueling--Virginia","Marriage--Virginia","Medicine--Virginia--History--18th century","Richmond (Va.)--History--Theater disaster, 1811","Slavery--Virginia--History--18th century","Slavery--Virginia--History--19th century","United States--History--War of 1812","Correspondence","Financial records"],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"extent_ssm":["1 Linear Feet"],"extent_tesim":["1 Linear Feet"],"genreform_ssim":["Correspondence","Financial records"],"date_range_isim":[1760,1761,1762,1763,1764,1765,1766,1767,1768,1769,1770,1771,1772,1773,1774,1775,1776,1777,1778,1779,1780,1781,1782,1783,1784,1785,1786,1787,1788,1789,1790,1791,1792,1793,1794,1795,1796,1797,1798,1799,1800,1801,1802,1803,1804,1805,1806,1807,1808,1809,1810,1811,1812,1813,1814,1815,1816,1817,1818,1819,1820,1821,1822,1823,1824,1825,1826,1827,1828,1829,1830,1831,1832,1833,1834,1835,1836,1837,1838,1839,1840,1841,1842,1843,1844,1845,1846,1847,1848,1849,1850,1851,1852,1853,1854,1855,1856,1857,1858,1859,1860,1861,1862,1863,1864,1865,1866,1867,1868,1869,1870,1871,1872,1873,1874,1875,1876,1877,1878,1879,1880,1881,1882,1883,1884,1885,1886,1887,1888,1889,1890],"accessrestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eCollection is open to all researchers. 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Correspondents include John Blair (1732-1800), Anne (Blair) Banister and Mary (Blair) Braxton Burwell Prescott. Many of the letters are written by women.","Subjects covered in the collection include the Baron de Botetourt, William Tryon, Martha Washington, dueling, social life and customs, marriage and courtship, medicine, the Richmond theater fire, slavery, War of 1812, the College of William and Mary, and Williamsburg, Virginia.","Blair, Banister, Braxton, Horner, Whiting Papers are available on 1 reel of microfilm in Swem Library's microforms area call number CS71 .B645 B53","Scope and Contents Discusses his daughter's problem of lack of work for her smiths; accepts George Braxton's offer of a smith to work with his [J.B.] fellow, Jacob; discusses financial problems in \"these sad times\"; worries over her ill health; relates that he is rid of \"ague\"; other family news. 1p. AL.","Informs Dr. Pitt that Mr. Hansfords debt of £6.10 will be paid to him by [John Blair, Sr.] out of a bond of J[ohn]n Josiah Chownings which Mr. Hansford gave to [John Blair, Sr.] to satisfy his debt to him [JB, Sr.]; informs Dr. Pitt that J[ohn]n Josiah Chownings has appointed him [JB, Sr.] to pay the debt owed to him {JJC} by the College [of William and Mary] next October, \"if in cash.\" 1p. ALS.","Scope and Contents Explains to her sister the reason for her long silence; informs her that she has been in Hampton, Virginia since \"the first day of the Court\" which \"is now more gay than the Metropolis\"; refers to the Balls and other social events since the Rippon, the Lancester and the Magdelane have been achored in the harbour; related the details of a mock duel that took place between \"Betcy\" Blair and Sally Sweny over Lieut[enant] Sharp from the Rippon; reports that nothing \"a husband excepted\" could bring her more happiness; other family news. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Relates the story of her sister's [?] reaction to a love letter from Mr. L. Tunstall; promises to show him the letter; hopes that all other men who interest in her sister [?] will \"scrape all the skin off their shins\" while stepping over the bench at church; plans to visit in King William on Monday next; presents her love to \"Dicky\" and his \"little women\"; hopes to see him soon. 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Reveals to her sister that Mr. Starke will be sending her (MB) a letter at the end of the week; regrets that she (MB) was not able to be in Eltham where she {MB] saw Sis[te]r Blair and Cousin Burwell; has received a letter from Betsey and Captain Thompson who expected to sail to England in mid July; Mr. Dedington said Betsey and Captain Thompson left Boston a week before himself; Mr. Katon sent his \"platonick\" [sic] love to her [AB]; Billy Sharp and [?] are on a tour of \"Rode\" [sic] Island; Betsey Thompson said she was sick only because of the sea; Governor Tryon, his lady, and Mr. Edwards [the Governor's Secretary] took tea with the family on their way home; his Lordship [Botetourt?] was invited; thinks that Governor's wife is very haughty and \"rules the roost\" in their home; the conversation at tea centered on Lady Tryon's three scalded fingers; Pasteur was called in to cut the burned skin off Lady Tryon's fingers after she and the Governor had arrived at Lord [Botetourt's]; thinks that she should have been in Hampton, Virginia, where she and her Sis[te]r Cary told her the Viper which was commanded by Captain Linsey and first Lieut[enant] Mr. Frederick, a relation of the Duchess of Beaufort, was anchored; looses [sic] opportunity to send letter through Mr. Stark; Mr. Cary's ill health continues; Betsey [Braxton?] liked dancing and surprised her teacher Mr. Fearson with her knowledge of the minuet; Betsey [Braxton?] quarelled with her cousin Jenny [Blair?]; regrets that she is not able to obtain silk for a coat for Miss Dolly, Betsey [Braxton's doll?]; obliged for the care her sister gave her \"duds\" [clothes]; plans to convey shift to her sister through Mrs. Starks; Mrs. Dawson and family spent afternoon and evening yesterday; while singing with the Dawsons, a person with a candle and lantern [Lord Botetourt?] was observed who said \"in a most rapturous voice, charming: charming: proceed for God's sake, or I go home directly\" to which the group responded \"pray walk in my Lord\", he sat down on the step and shared a few \"ha, ha, ha's\"; wishes she could obey her sister's summons; prompts her sister to tell Franky Bourne if she had her just \"desserts\" she would be sent to Major Taliaferro's; if no cotton to be had would wait until next year when Sis[te]r Blair promises some to her [AB] from her crop; exclaims about an awful sound which she is told is an infant; send love to Mrs. Orrel; wishes Mr. Orrel was \"winding\" for her; fears that when Mr. Starke calls of (MB) to play the spinnet \"they will not move with that action spring\" as they did when she [AB] was at \"Newington\"; plans to get the songs as promised and forgot this evening; steeple being built on [Bruton] Church \"as Dicky can tell you\" [probably Richard Randolph}; encourages her sister to ask her company about all the news that could be told in relation to the church; sympathizes with Mrs. Brown \"who must be under great affliction\"; Major Watson's family has arrived; describes Major Watson's elder and younger daughters; requests that her sister send her letters back quickly so she can answer them; relays the message that the cap Miss Hunter had promised to make for Fanny Bayler is not yet finished and she has none ready made but that \"she can make them equal to the English\" and she [AB] will send it as soon as possible\" 10pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Thanks her sister for her last favor; plans to \"swallow a vomit\" because she is sick; remarks that the sickness \"comes very unseasonably\"; has plans to go to Gloucester and would go if she could keep anything in her stomach; she went to York day before yesterday and was not well then; thought seeing Mrs. Lewis and her sister Mary Robinson had cured her, until yesterday convincing her of the contrary; sending Betsey's letter to her (MB); sending Fanny Bayler's cap; related Bettsey is well and sends her duty; love is sent by rest of family. 1p. ALS.","Scope and Contents Meets Mrs. Price who she believes is buying wedding \"geer for his Betsey\"; Mr. Price tells her he is going out of town this evening; plans on going to drink tea at the Attorney's who breakfasted with thefamily that morning; relates that she is well after taking \"two vomits and a purge\" but that she is very delicate after so much \"evacuation\"; says it was worth being sick to have a \"Lord [Botetourt] enquiring after one's health\"; plans on taking Betsey [Braxton?] with her this afternoon. Betsey sends her duty to her (MB) and love to her brother; Mr. Taliaferro is making her (MB) a wooden pair of steps; called on Mr. Graig and Mr. Bucktrout and neither of their works are finished; plans to send her sister's paste pins through Mr. Price; plans to send both cloggs  she promised through Mr. Price if he is not  overloaded by the things he bought from Miss Mrs. Hunter and Pitt; wishes for her company in Hampton; plans with Polly Clayton and T. Burwell to make an excursion thither for a week; asks to be remembered to Mrs. Orell and also to George; asks if Mrs. Robinson has returned; hopes she (MB) is well; encloses her letters that were for Boston to England by Captain Peterson; encourages her sister to write another for there \"are several ships to sail\"; family desire thier love; Sister [in-law Jean] Blair plans to write \"but heaven know whether she will or not.\" 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Happy to hear that she (MB) is well; obeys her command concerning the money and got her (JB) sister Burwell to pay it to Mr. Greenhow; Mr. Greenhow sends compliments to her (MB) and sorry she gave herself the trouble of sending it down \"on purpose, as the letter end of the Court will suit him as well\"; sends cabbage seed, no coliflower [sic] seed; also sends some orange peel which she had imported; assures her that Betsey [Braxton] is no trouble to the family and behaved well the while time Nancy [Anne Blair] was in Hampton; obliged for ther trouble she had taken about the \"Viginia [sic] cloth\" that was woven by Mrs. Lumpkin; cannot pay Mrs. Lumpkin in bonnets or aprons for her services now because she has none to spare as a result of it being \"Association times\" but she can pay her [ML] in money; she (MB) will be recieving her spinning wheel by the first ship; wishes her and \"Dr. Little George\" [George Braxton, Jr.] health and happiness. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents [Signature clipped - letter was readdressed to Mrs. Eliza Whiting] Received hers together with Mrs. B[urwell]'s on his way there; after having perused the \"inclosed\" is sorry to see the manner in which her account was recieved by her, her order on him, on his father was nothing more than to dissapoint him [RB]; the state of his affairs being known to her in order to satisfy the two Mr. R's [Randolph?] for horses her son had purchased from them; mention[e]d to her and promis[e]d to discharge them provided an order to recieve some tob[acc]o due her son; she did this but has not been able to recieve any, one being on Mr. Stith, and the other on Mr. H. Claiborne; his father is situated in the same manner with regard to her husband's [George Braxton] affairs who left \"a pretty estate\" behind to satisfy all demands; sorry to see Mrs. B[urwell] fall on such a method to settle them; wishes he had as much of his [GB] property in his hands as would pay his [RB] acc[ounts] but does not have one shilling of his [GB]; is not indebted to him [GM]; her son is much indebted to his [CB] father; is well assured it does not quit him to advance either the tob[acc]o or the specie.1p. AL.","Scope and Contents Writes by Col[onel] Brooke on the subject of the sale of \"Newington\" to let her know that Mr. Reynolds of York would like to be informed of the terms; tells him that he (JB) would speak to him further about it after he wrote to her; uneasy about the other part of her advertisment; conjectures she might supposs [sic] that late Act of Assembly gave her right to dispose of \"other Traps\" only meaning to give a \"Free simple estate to those who before only had an estate in Tail\"; law operates in favor of George [Braxton, Jr.] who is the \"Tenant in Tail\"; finds by speaking to Col[onel] Brooke that she was aware of \"Defect of Title\" and planned on taking risk on her self; presumes did not consider that the Buyer may make imporvements which in case of recovery make fall hard on her; informs her that if her children die without children the inheritance would fall to their Uncle, Mr. Braxton; fears that this would give her pain if Mr. Braxton published a counter advertisment forbidding the sale; feels that \"she would not take amiss\" his advising George [Braxton] \"to tell Mr. Purdie to leave that part of the advertisement out of his newpaper\"; assures her that if she is \"planning to go on it will be easy to advertise again\"; had hoped his (JB) wife would be with her but \"poor Jeaney\" was afflicted with \"hysterics\"; his cousin Eustace was also not well. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Relates that Mr. Whiting delivered her letter of 23[r]d; feels he cannot conceive of him {MW] any other opinion than she wants him to conceive; he [MW] is of good family and he (JB) has no reason to doubt her conception of him; he relies on the favourable judgement by herself and Betsey [Braxton] his niece on [BB] choice of a [husband]; fears that he will be in Richmond and unable to make the [wedding]; his (JB) daughter[?] is desirous of \"seeing the last act of Betsey's [Braxton] liberty and must be gratified\"; he is pinched by taxes as is she (MB) \"the case of our Country men in general\"; send wife's love to her; sends their \"best wishes\" to their niece [BB]; says Mr. Whiting cannot take dinner with them because he is in a hurry to get to Gloucester; expects another invasion [of the British] daily. 1p. ALS.","Scope and Contents Hopes that she will realize the only reasons he hasn't written were his \"late indisposition and the great hurry of business\"; feels badly that he did not see her \"below\" because he will not be able to see her \"up there\"; does not wish Mr. Whiting to impar [sic] his fortune for a few moments for pleasure which \"will be increased by absence and delay\"; wasdetermined that he could not leave the country until he was of age; hopes his sister will write often during the interim; says that they have ahd a great deal of myrth that winter considering the \"confused Inns, frequents Balls, sometimes gallanting, [sic] often in love\"; relates a few frenchmen from France were attracting the attention of the ladyes [sic]; this confirms his resolution that \"a speedy reformation to the greatest part of the sea is [his] sincear [sic] wish; asks to be remembered to Bart and all his acquaintances; requests that his waiscoats be sent at the first opportunity. 1p. AL. [signature clipped]","Scope and Contents Expresses his grief over the deatg of her son George Braxton who he had not known ill; tries to give her some solace; wishes joy to her, cousin (Elizabeth Braxton) Whiting and her (EW) husband )EW was really JB niece) \"on what must have taken place before now\" (the birth of their daughter Mary Blair Whiting which took place August 30, 1781); hopes she will consider this some retribution for her latest loss; doctor has advised him [?] [missing] who has been in bad health for some time and tomorrow we are all accompanying him to [missing]; relates that his situation is bad in respect to his family and his fortune which is all in the power of the enemy; asks for God's power to bear all appointments as he ought.","Scope and Contents Plans to settle his \"nephew's\" [George Braxton, Jr.] accounts and send the [debts] he will collect next week from Mr. Irving and sundry others to her; fears that because horses have fallen so low in value he would have a hard time selling her two; asks if she would take offense if Dr. Griffin should sell the revision of land she lives on with his part of the negroes; asks if she would part with the land and slaves on what terms; mentions it because he knows a gentleman who would pay a great price; his son thinks it best to return the horse to Mr [Henry] Whiting as he cannot sell him. 2pp. AL [signature clipped].","Scope and Contents Had favorable journey to Williamsburg; relates that she was well received and her \"old acquaintances\" were happy to see her again particularly \"neighbor Cooke, who is cheerful tho never well\"; others who were happy to see her were Mrs. Hay, Mr. Craig, Mr. Charleton and Lady, and Mrs. Hunter; saw Miss Campbell, Mr. Russel's Bride at Church who looked handsomer than before; many weddings have taken place; Miss Holt and Mr. Coleman's (a nephew of Mrs. Tonn's of K.qqh-n[?]) was most excellent, a ball was given to the bride by the gent[le]m[e]n of the wedding; was made unhappy by her (EW) uncle Carter Braxton's persecutions; he demands that she pay off her debt and interest that has accumulated for 18 years; he sent his son Corbin Braxton to her to get an order on the treasury for as much principal as would pay all that the tob[acc]o he will take in interest warrants; offers Dr. Curry £40 which he refuses and so she plans on giving him nothing more; when Dick Randolph rec[eive]d negroes from her he said he had given his bond to Colonel Banister for the whole sum her (EW) brother (George Braxton, Jr.) was to pay for the old horse; was advised to send Wilson Cary an order on Colonel Banister for what he had received in the Hanover Store, which she did; Colonel Banister refused and wrote \"ungenteel\" letter to Wilson; supposes this was the cause for Nancy's (Anne (Blair) Banister) not writing to her; fears that she will be \"drained of all\" if they have their way; Cousin Griffin and other friends and relations would like to see her (EW); great rains and warmth of the season have caused her and Poll to have bad colds; if the swelling in Poll's throat  has not gone down she would have called in Sequery as McClury was not there; thinks of writing to [doctor] McClury but would rather see him; \"poor Billy Nelson must loose his wife soon\" ans his mother is in \"a shocking situation, quite distracted by religious fears\"; has not been \"down\" and does not plan to go unless she [Mrs. Nelson] gets better; attended performance of play at The Capitol put on by the students [of William and Mary]' while there saw Sally Page, her husband, Betsey Nelson \"and the other [Mrs. Nelson] who twisted off\"; received letter from \"Ceeleys\" which she incloses [sic]; cousins and family, who had all been sick, beg their love to her (EW); Poll [Mary Blair Whiting] sends her love to her brothers and duty to her papa and mamma; sends her [MW] love to Aunt Washington and all her cousins at Fairfield; expects \"poor\" Mrs. Drew and her father soon; laments the loss of :so warm a man\" [Mr. Drew?]; begs to be remembered to all her friends particularly Miss Becky; suppoeses she might return early in the Spring; asks her daughter to tell Mr. Whiting \"to visit Bull Run and see if things go on right and direct where wrong\"; hopes Smith \"will be better than his predecesors\"; remains with love to Mr. Wh[iting]g and the little boys; asks if its strange that people think Poll [Mary Blair Whiting] is \"thot [sic] like [her] (EW) and very handsome.\" 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Received two letters of the 30th and the 4th and conferred with Mr Beall on their subject today; Mr. Beall understands from Mr. Griffin that there is only 1200 acres of land and while he does not object to her proposals he fears it might be on the part reserved in which case it would not suit him; Mr. Beall would like to know the ages of the slaves as he plans to get the best prices by selling them as a whole; Mr. Royston who has been at Mr. Beall's house says he does not plan on purchasing unless she would part with the whole; supposes that puts an end to the negotiations unless she decides to sell the whole but suspnd the bargain until she finds another habitation; Mr. Beall is disappointed that there has been no increase amoing the slaves since Mr. Burwell's deed to Dr. Griffin; plans to apply to Mr. Robert Randolph and to Mr Stithto procure from him what they owe; supposed there are debts due to \"poor George\" [Braxton, Jr.]; asks if she has administered on his estate; observes she blames Wilson Cary for the detention of the horse that was supposed to be delivered to Mr. Stith; recollects Wilson may be free from blame--his father used the horse in a trip from Fluvanna to S. Town; Wilson said he told his father he ought not to carry the horse up to the country; says he cannot give her comfort from the source of the public treasury, the Assembly has given no directions about mode of paying certificates, \"treasury not in a position to pay any\"; French Army entirely broke up his plantation during the seige of Yorktown; British had previously plundered his stock of ale to a \"great degree\"; recovered all the negroes he had lost except 2 who died with the enemy and 3 more who got off; any of the negroes whom he recovered at the surrender of York since died of diseases they brought back with them; says his loss was great; hopes they shall not want the necessities of life; says if they can suffer through this year and next though which they will want for those things the plantation used to afford; does not have time to write to niece Whiting before Mr. Royston calls for the letter so sends his love to her and her family; asks his sister to thank his niece for the gift of a pair of stockings; requests that they wish her to dispel melancholy and reconcile herself to the \"events w[hi]ch heaven has approved\"; they are all in good health but \"sickly season is approaching.\" 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Hopes that her sister does not think her regardless or undmindfull [sic] for not expressing her sympathy before now; says it has never been in her power to do so before now; explains that she and Mrs. Drew's sister were sick, so that neither Mrs. Drew nor her [AB] son Lewis told her of the misfortune; explained she learned of the misfortune when Nancy [Mrs. Drew's sister] who believed she knew of the misfortune tried to console her; Mrs. Drew and Nancy made plans to meet in Richmond whereby on Nancy's return she would deliver her [AB] letters of condolence to her (MB) and Betsey [Elizabeth Whiting]; Nancy had a relapse and was unable to fulfill her promise; attempts to console her sister on the death of \"her son\" [George Braxton, Jr. d. 1781?]; transcribes part of a poem by their \"friend\" Mrs. Nicholas about death; advises her to \"come down on monge [sic] your friends\"; asks her to congratulate Betsey (EW) on the increase in her family; says she saw Jack and his family and heard Lewis and his family were expecting an addition to their family; complains that she has not been in good health for some time though she is feeling slightly better. 2pp. AL. [signature clipped]","Scope and Contents Received a letter from Robert Randolph answering his on the \"subject of her demand\"; he (JB) was delayed in Williamsburg so long he suspects his letter did not reach Robert Randolph as soon as he expected; relates that Robert Randolph was not at \"Shirley\" as he had thought but was at Chatham\" \"Mr. Fitzghugh's seat\"; was asked by Robert Randolph to tell her that he paid Carter Braxton, of West Point, the money due for the horse he purchased and got a receipt for it; supposes Mr. Braxton told him [RR] that he [CB] was the proper person to receive the money; asks if the horse was hers or Geroge's [Braxton, Jr.]; advises her that if the horse was George's and she was the person taking out letters of administration she might call on Mr. Randolph or Mr. Braxton for the money; Robert Randolph claims he returned the sword to Mr. Braxton before his death; has heard from home where all are well; complains that he is \"fatigued with business\" which is almost finished; sends his \"best regards\" to Mr. and Mrs. Whiting. 1p. ALS.","Scope and Contents Obliged by Obediah's long stay to send again for the plow plates \"for we shall be ruined for the want of them\"; Obed[iah]'s stay is \"impudent\" if not necessary for getting them \"as a day's loss at this time will be greatly felt\"; fails to see a man who came on Monday and said she (EW) was well but not delivered and that Obed[iah] would be down in six day; calls him a \"saucy wretch\"; asks Mr. Whiting to get them together and send them immediately; says Polly runs ab[ou]t this weather and hopes it will \"be of service to her\"; relates that she (MB) is tolerable and hopes that she will hear she (EW) is [having her child]; prays for her safety; says that if there is any money left Polly [Mary Blair Whiting] wants shoes but that she can wait a little longer. 1p. ALS.","Scope and Contents Receives her letter and is happy to hear her family is doing well; indulges herself with thoughts that she might see her dear \"Betsey\" (EW); feels that it would give all her (EW) friends joy to see her \"down ye country\"; was sorry to hear from her (EW) Aunt Cary [Sarah (Blair) Cary] that her (EW) mother thought herself \"in a bad way\"; hopes a trip \"down ye county\" will make her well with the \"pleasure of meeting with her friends... added to the change of air\"; hopes that she will accompany her mother in her expedition; relates that her (EW) uncle's family was with them a fortnight ago and were well; the girls had altely returned from Petersburg where she was sure they \"made havock among the beauxs\"; she and Polly plan on trying their chance in the fall although she is afraid of losing Polly she would be happy for her; Polly [Cary] sends her love and plans on writing soon; all the family are engaged in packing for their removal to Ceeleys, hopes to go as soon as possible as the family are growing sickly; Aunt has the ague and was just starting to get over it yesterday; she [aunt] and the rest of the family send love; Mr. Wilson's wife and her \"charming little boy\" are on a visit to Mrs. Cary in Goochland; Captain Wilson who spent time with them wishes to be remembered to her (EW); says he recollects the pleasure of her company and would be happy to renew the acquaintance; he has a fine son, \"not in the least like his Momma\"; asks her to tell Mr. Whiting she would like to be acquainted with him as he would with her; asks her to kiss her little ones for her and remember she is and affec[tionate] friend. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Letter is dated July 24, no year. Thanks her for the first of her letters; plans to give the second to Mr. Bowling who has promised to send it to Fluvanna, and this letter to her; sorry to hear of the disagreably jaunt she experienced on her way home; knows her good sense will enable her to bear the inconveniences; thinks the inquisitiveness of the hostess regarding Mr. Barnard P. impertinent; confesses that she, like the hostess, also wishes to know if he is a humble servant of hers?; suspects she has told a story on that \"ocasion\"; thinks she (EW) was excusable in deceiving her [the hostess] as it is not necessary for the curiossity [sic] these people have shown; expects her to be more candid with her; asks how her Mama [Mary (Blair) Braxton Burwell] is doing after the journey?; tells her to tell her (MB) she misses her; sishes to see them both; asks her to give her duty to her mother but not let her see this scrawl, ould have been more worthy of her perusal if the cleverest fellow she (JB) knows was continually calling on her and declaring he would come and bring her down; if she does not come immediately inform she wants her to know that Papa, Mama, and the rest of the family are well. 3pp. AL. [signature clipped]","Scope and Contents Received her sad letteron the 3rd of November while he was doing public business at Richmond; concerned for his niece but hopes her grief will have subsided by now and \"religious reflections given calm to her troubled spirit\"; discusses religion and death; sends his love to \"Betsey\" [Elizabeth (Braxton) Whiting] and hopes that when the weather gets better she \"could take a trip down the country\" to see ther friends which should make her feel better; says he should have answered her letter while in Richmond but he did not have the opportunity; while in Richmond he was shown a receipt by Mr. (Carter) Braxton of Mr. Russell's for money he paid Mrs. Hunter on her account--he said she had disputed the amount; asks if among her receipts which Mrs. Hunter gave her there was one for that sum. 1p. ALS. [signature clipped]","Scope and Contents Mr. Blair (JB) wrote to him some time ago on the subject to which he informed him (JB) he had Mr. Braxton's receipt for the money; had paid money to prevent dispute with the heir of Mr. George Braxton; feels it was a \"fair swap\" he made with Mr. Braxton for the horse he sold and did not know it was the property of Mr. Whiting; plans to inform Mr. Carter Braxton of her letter. 1p. ALS. Including ALS from Mary (Blair) Braxton Burwell to \"Betsey\" [Mrs. Eliza Whiting] response to Robert Randolph's letter. Opened her letter only to see what excuse Mr. Randolph would make; explains he \"paid Mr. Braxton only to stop so much money in his own hands for the land Mr. B. owed him for\"; asks if he \"p[ai]d Mr. C.B. to prevent the heirs of Mr. G.B. and can that be a way to prevent justice; she has a letter of G.B. [George Braxton, Jr.] \"when the swap was made and RR was to give\" her (EW) \"brother a black horse if\" her \"brother liked him\"; if not he [RR] was to pay 45 guineas; says \"shuffling [evasive dealings or conduct] is very much the vogue; sends Lewie off on an errand and told him to take care of the \"olde\" horse; was seen by Mr. Dixon and his sister 13 miles from this place \"riding as fast as he could go\"; plans \"to have him\" for not keeping his promise; says \"Poll\" is well and she mends. 1p.","Scope and Contents Thanks \"Betsey\" (EW) for her letter; happy to hear of the health of her and her children; regrets that she is not able to accept her invitation to visit; asks if she is ever going to visit friends \"down the country\"; sure that all her (EW) friends would be glad to have her visit at their houses; \"thinks a trip of the kind would be of service\" to her; says her (EW) mother (MB) promised to visit the following spring when she was down last, but she had not kapt her word; sure that her mother (MB) would accompany her if she wished to visit; plans on spending time with friends at Battersea by accompanying them back when they come up in the fall; \"Polly has fixed on making Mr. Peachy happy about that time\"; Mr. Peachy probably plans on taking Polly [Cary] to Petersburg where they wil probably spend the winter with his father and mother; his {MP] own estate is in Amelia \"and is a considerable one\"; Polly sends her affectionate love; her (EW) old acquaintance Miss Sally Anderson is with them and sends her health and happiness; her friends at Ceeleys are well and wish her well; asks for her to kiss the little ones for her; sends her love to her mother and Polly [Mary Blair Whiting]. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Received her letter by Mr. Booth and was pleased to hear she and her \"sweet little folks\" were in good health; hopes they stay that way; they are all well and her father, mother, and James send their affection to her and her boys, thinks May Blair will write of herself; Mr. Booth will be accompanied by Mr. Wotherington, whose brother lately married Miss Booth; thinks that if she (EW) sees him she will want to cultivate the acquaintance of a person \"whose merits intitle him to every mark of civility\"; their beautiful Cousin P[olly (Cary) Peachy] has gone to Amelia where she is to reside; her [PP] prospects of happiness are promising; trusts they will prove permanent; Charlotte Balfour accompanies her [PP]; her [CB] lett[e]rs say that Uncle B[alfour] sailed to St. Vincent by advice of his Physicians; hears it is too late to save him; her Aunt Balfour seems unconscious of the calamity that awaits her; hopes Heaven will avert his impending stroke; his son J. B[alfour] married Miss Farley yesterday; thinks it strage the wedding is to be \"Publick \u0026 Gay\"; thinks it might be right and she is too nice in those particulars; there is not the most distant prospect of change in her situation. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Prepared paper to write to her last night but was prevented from doing it as she sat up late with Mr. Willis and Mr. Cocks; apologizes for her (EW) having to send Lewy with the flour again; thinks about sending Obed[iah] up with the \"tumbril\" but decided to wait until the water subsided; \"Polly\" [Mary Blair Whiting] is anxious to see her (EW) and her brothers; advises her to use flannel and rub her injured hand; tells her (EW) her (MB) complaints have not left her; was directed by Dr. Graham to use doses of rhubarb and a sherbet made up of cream of tartar; asked Mr. Willis to ask her ro give \"Polly\" enough leather for a pair of everyday shoes; has problems paying off her (MB) debts because she has no cash; discusses debt of, and effect on her of old Snickers; was told by Norton he is not obliged to pay until August; \"Polly\" is fond of the book Lady Montague; asks that she send the bath guide for Doct[o]r Graham who has been sick at his mother's and needs something to read; visited Doct[o]r Graham one morning; asks if Mrs. Peachy and her daughters are well; writes to sister Banister (Anne (Blair) Banister) who was treated so niggardly in the Colo[nel's] will; wishes to hear if she [AB] stands to the will; hears that she [AB] is going to live \"in the place of her nativity\"; asks how poor Mrs. Booth is, and hopes better; hopes all her acquaintances are in good health after the long winter; asks to be remembered \"to the family of Fairfield\" [the Washingtons]; sorry that she is unlucky in her requests; discusses \"old Lymus\" and the care of the peas; plans to send the lillie; rode out that morning and met Mr. and Mrs. Graham who was not feeling well; asked her to visit after she returned from the Smiths; thought Mr. Graham would not come so she and \"Polly\" dined alone; Mrs. Graham thanks her (EW) for the trees and plans to send her Persinn Jessamine; she (MB) tried to get some pease [sic] from Mrs. Graham but she had none; people of Dumfries import [peas] every year but she has no money to buy them; cannot comply with her request as she has no money; begs her \"not to form too high an idea of her daughters improvement under an old woman in a sequestered place\"; Polly joins in best affections to her (EW) and her brothers. 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Sends her affection and says that she had written lately by Mrs. McClurg; suprised that letters from herself and \"Polly\" Peachy never reached her; relates those letters contained the accounts of \"Polly's\" delivery of two daughters, Elizabeth Griffin and Sarah Blair after their two grandmothers; their [EG, SB] husbands along with her [CB] and Jenny Blair acted as sponsors; complains she spent last summer in Norfolk and has experienced ill health since her return; warns her to be cautious \"what kind of talk you write with\" since her letter had been opened; glad that she is in an \"agreeable\" neighborhood where the attentions she receives must be gratifying; would wish her \"down country\" but does not want to take her away from her friends; was visited by Mr. Peachy, \"Polly\" [Peachy] and their little ones; describes \"Betsey\" [Elizabeth Griffin Peach] and \"Sally\" [Sarah Blair Peachy]; relates that \"Polly\" [Peachy] is pregnant; is sorry to have to tell her that Aunt Cary [Sara (Blair) Cary] has been sick all fall and she fears is very ill; writes to Mamma by Mrs. McClurg whom she sends her love to if there; asks her to express her tender regards to her (EW) children; sends love of family particularly \"Betsey\" Cary; relates Aunt Banister (Anne (Blair) Banister) has just left; supposes she has heard of her Uncle Blair's [John Blair] appointment. 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Thanks her for her favors by Mr. Booth and Mrs. Wormley; hopes that by disposing of her (EW) land and negroes she and her family will be able to visit the place of her nativity; plans on taking up house around Christmas and hopes that she and her mother [Mary (Blair) Braxton Burwell] will visit her; disappointed that she and her mother did not come down this summer; thinking of ways to try to get her (MB) down; relates her boys are well and have both become Collegians; send their love to her (EW) and their cousins; Aunt Cary [Sarah (Blair) Cary] is visiting and sends her love; she (SC) hopes to be excused from writing as Mr. Booth, who is going to deliver the letter, is coming in an hour; Uncle Blair [John Blair] and his sons are well but his wife [Jean (Balfour) Blair] is greatly afflicted with cholic; sister Cary [Sarah (Blair) Cary] is not able to raise her turkeys and make money from their sale; relates that in a letter from Aunt Thompson [Elizabeth (Blair) Thompson] that her youngest daughter had died with the \"chincough\", Helen and Alfred also had it and Captain Thompson was just getting over it; she [ET] begs to be remembered to you and yours; relates that \"Battersea\" and the Mills are leased for five years and £1000 p[e]r an[nu]m which will enable the executors to pay off the debts of \"Battersea\" and the Mills, which must be sold when Robert Banister comes of age; thinks that with the thirds of these and two other plantations she should be able to live comfortably in this cheap place; asks her to say something to the boys of her love for them; hopes they are both recovered. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Decides to write to her sister as she has just been informed that Mr. Booth will deliver it; thanks her for her last letter; saw Mr. Fairfax and asked if she was well and when he was planning on leaving town; he replied in the next stage; laments her sister declining to come \"down the country\" since her finances are so low she will not be able to comply with her promise unless her sister decides to come down; hopes she will think about it and come; did not realize it was near 12 o'clock, when Mr. Booth will call for the letter, until the boys came home from college; begs her sister to refer to her niece's letter which was \"more full\"; send love from Sister Cary [Sarah (Blair) Cary], Sister Blair [Jean (Balfour) Blair], and \"Polly\", her sons and herself; thinks that in short stages she (MB) would be able to make the journey down \"and being in as good society\" might improve her health; flatters herself that if she is paid regularly she will be able to furnish a \"carriage and Pair\" which will allow her to visit her friends with \"more ease and less expense than the stage\"; remarks that \"Betset\" was informed that Mrs. B[ooth] is on her way, hopes she will be able to read the letter. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Reminds her of their friendship; thanks her for her letter; glad that she and her family are well and hopes they stay well; Mr. Peachy moved his family from \"Amelia\" to his new purchase along the James River; stayed two months in Petersburg and arrived here the 2nd of November; doesn't think she (EW) would be pleased with all the \"water prospects\" although there is a convenience in the two ferrys which go to Williamsburg or Ceeleys; has been packed and waiting to leave but cannot because the river is frozen; discusses \"Sally\" [Sarah Blair Peachy] and [Elizabeth Griffin Peachy]; relates that \"Polly's\" [Peachy] nose \"begins to be in great danger -- a word to the wise you understand me...\"; mortified that she will not be able to visit; asks what has become of the \"fascinating Doctor\"; fears that she (EW) wil never visit because the Doctor will make life in the country so pleasant; meets Mr. Wormley, his Lady, and Mr. Starke in Petersburg; asks if Miss Mercer lives in her neighborhood; thinks Miss Mercer lives with Mrs. James Wormley; pities Miss Mercer's situation; her Williamsburg friends were all well except \"Jemmy\" Blair who is in a decline; Doctors said only hope for \"Jemmy\" was to go to West Indies; fears that his (JB) father will not let him go because of his fondness for him; the \"good couple at Ceeleys\" were well; replies that she knows nothing of Captain Nelson except that he is not married yet; asks her to send her regards to her Mamma [Mary (Blair) Braxton Burwell]; plans to write her (MB) when she gets back to Williamsburg; blesses her friend and hopes it showers down to her and her family. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Thanks her for her letter; discusses her (SC) health; says she does not look upon \"great riches as necessary to constitute happiness\" but \"a cheerful disposition and a contented mind\"; supposes that she has rented her land and negroes which will leave her free to visit; will be pleased to see her and her children at \"Ceeleys\"; thinks thair family will be reduced as Cap[tai]n Nelson has written to Mr. Cary that he wishes to take Cary to King William [County] where he says there is a good tutor; thinks it necessary that Cary go as she thought Cap[tai]n Nelson had forgotten he had a son; says he [CN] makes excuses for not coming and writing; laments that he [CN] has forgotten her daughter \"Sally\" so completely that he neglects her son; heard that she (EW) was well; worries about her daughter \"Polly\" [Peachy] who is \"breeding so fast\"; plans to visit her in May if she is able; says her \"Betsey\" is in Williamsburg where she thinks she is improving; she (EW) will see from her mother's [Mary (Blair) Braxton Burwell] letter that her (SC) brother's family [John Blair' s family] is in an unhappy situation. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Found the roads for 5 or 6 miles above her house so bad that she rode with the windows down for \"fear of a tilt\"; was sore for a week after; met Colonel Triplett [?] and her (MB) neighbors at little River; they think purchasing the revision of the land was a fortunate bargain; Colonel Triplett [?] planned on going to Richmond in 12 days and said he would do her business so she deferred writing to Mr. Norton; Colonel didn't call; fears she is \"disapointed [sic] of the scheme of sell[in]g\"; doesn't know what to do as her crop of corn is only half what it was last year; feels that if she doesn't make something to live on this year she is going to have to try something or somewhere else as she cannot \"go on sinking\"; \"Polly\" [Mary Blair Whiting] is at Mr. Lacey's who \"thinks she mends in her writing\"; she [MW] is anxious to send her (EW) a let[te]r by Christmas; hopes the boys are well; asks what became of George's eruption; asks for her love to be given to the boys; hopes they will not get \"any disorder\" that will prevent their coming to see them [MB, MW]; if she has no objection she (MB) is going to hire out Lucinda to Dawson who is anxious to have her, she (MB) will make up to her (EW) what she thinks she will hire for; Lucinda is to \"go up\" at Christmas to see her children; Lucinda must return the day before hiring so she'll know what to do; she (MB) is sick, has a bad cold, sore thoat, is not clear of fever and her eyes are very weak; hopes her neighbors Mrs. Wormley and Miss Stark are well; asks to have her compliments presented there and at Fairfield; will not be seeing \"Polly\" until Saturday; she [MW] did the cap very quick and Mrs. Owden has it on; asks if she heard the \"Mayor was united to lovely Nelly?\" 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Explains that a perusal of the enclosed letter [missing] will explain his motives for writing it; encloses it to her as it is the surest way of its getting to her \"Mama's\" (MB) own hands; asks her to send it by some safe opportunity; doesn't know whether his advice will be taken; but if not feels grateful of having done what he thinks of as an act of friendship \"without any possible hope of self interest\". 1p. AL. [signature clipped]","Scope and Contents [?] detained her servant a day; feels she will excuse him when she finds Mr. and Mrs. Whiting and Mrs. Brown expressed friendship to her and the hope to have her for a \"nearer neighbour\" [sic] while dining with them yesterday; explains that htey are not kept at home by bad roads and weather but by some necesssaries; if the necessaries arrive when expected they will set out this week; has no particular news or offerings to his grandson's; asks her to assure them that in him they will find a friend; since writing and coming to breakfast he found her Mama [Mary (Blair) Braxton Burwell Prescott] was indisposed with \"a fit of cholic\", like the one she had when she was there; she [MP] recovered and ate dinner but did not feel well enough to write; she [MP] askes him to send her blessings to her and the children with thanks for her (EW) l[ette]r and presents; he heard [Mary Blair Whiting] had commenced writinf to her mother; she [MW] \"is well and danced a few Reels at Mrs. Skinkers, the day of Miss Polly's wedding.\"","Scope and Contents Being alone and tires with geography decides to amuse herself by writing to her; geography is interesting and improving but too much reading \"confuses the idea, and nums [sic] the brain\"; supposes Christmas was dull due to the finess of the weather, without a dance through the neighborhood; it is not too late for a deep snow to be productive of several dances; Mr. W. Stuart and Betsey Tolliafer are \"to tie the nuptial kurt next month\"; although this was a sudden and unexpected thing among his [WS] acquaintances, he threatened all summer to \"stumble on a wife by spring\"; he [WS] is building a fine house with \"great rapidity\" and as soon as it is completed they will have a week's dancing in it; thinks she (EW) might go to the dance unless she has changed her situation by next Christmas; thinks Mr. Foot, another of their beaus, would lie to marry his cousin Miss Bankade of King George [County, Virginia]; was told Miss Bankade is a pretty girl with a fine fortune; he [Mr. Foot] has the wishes of his acquaintances to succeed if he pays his addresses as they expect; Mr. Lee and family moved to their new house on the hill; their family and the Effingham girls paid a formal visit to the Lees yesterday and were pleased with their neighbor; she is agreeable and free from pride as she [Miss Alexander] could wish; they were happy to find Doct[o]r Alexander at home, sitting by a comfortable fireside; not easy o express how happy she was upon seeing her esteem[e]d brother; sorry that he did not cal lon Mr. Prescott on his way down particularly as she (EW) intended to visit at the time; he would have been happy to attend her (EW) as it is disagreeable to travel alone; her family is well although her father has been so unwell as to confine himself to his bed. 3pp. AL. [signature clipped]","Scope and Contents Enclosed the papers [missing] she selected for Mr. Lee and his use for her defense in a suit brought against her by Mr. [Carter] Braxton; hopes they will be sufficient \"in the settling of the business\"; wishes to see him as writing give her trouble because her \"sight fails\"; supposes he will attend the Court at Dumfries [County]; begs him to see them and if possible says she will meet him unless he \"should be coming up to this neighborhood\"; Mr. Prescott is not at home; sends her repects to his lady and hopes she will be visit[in]g her Aunt soon, that they may \"participate in that pleasure also.\" 1p. AL. [signature clipped]","Scope and Contents Letter is dated October 6, no year. If he had time he w[oul]d abuse him by the hour for not coming here before this time altho[ugh] he (RL) knew it w[oul]d be conducive to his health \"to breathe some of the pure air of Danby\"; Cousin Little returned last night from Bath perfectly well; he [Cousin Little] left Colonel Hood at Mr. Wiley's and they are expecting him and his equipage every minute; they are both in good health; Cousin Sally is busy mending some cloth or she w[oul]d write to him (RL); she [Sally] requests he call at Mrs. Live's for some handkerchiefs she promised to buy for her; she also asks that he see if there are any letters at the post office for any of the family; asks that he call at Sexsmith's for a p[ai]r of shoes he had to mend for him and send them by the bearer; sends hims best love and compliments to all enquiring friends; his (RL) commission has arrived. 2pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Received hers and Mr. Prescott's letters three days ago by Doctor Galt who picked them up in Gloucester C[?] house; she was found attending their mutual friend Doctor Graham who has been extremely ill with a \"violent, billious fever\"; he (Dr. Graham) arrived there, early in May by water from Philadelphia, stayed a week with them and went on to see his sister Wiatt where he stayed too long; the third of July he had an attack of the ague and fever; on the fourth he was well enough to attend Chapel and hear the young orator declame; that evening he went to a ball given by the ladies and the following day he had another attack of the agues; describes Doctor Graham's illness and how it is different from the common kind of agues; he (Dr. Graham) first became ill at the Raleigh Tavern where he had gone after the ball because he didn't want to disturb the family up there; he was intending to come up in the morning but was attacked too early and remained at the Tavern until the following Tuesday morning; Mrs. Maupin's time was so taken up that she could not nurse him herself; alarmed he asked her Dr. Uncle if he could borrow his carriage so she could bring Dr. Graham up where she could take care of him; he assented and Dr. Graham has been attended by Doctors Barraud and Galt; thinks he is out of danger but as her Uncle does not leave untilnext Thursday she will wait to send this letter so he [MP] will be able to inform his [Doctor Graham] relatives how he is; has endeavored in some measure to show him she has not forgotten his great goodness to herself and her husband by caring for him; as soon as Doctor Graham is completely recovered he will take the stage to Dumfires; he wants to be remembered to his \"Enfield\" friends; plans to write for him to his mother; is having a great deal of company so cannot write separately to Mr. Prescott; Mr. Braxton S[enio]r is in town and call[e]d to see them that morning. but as they had company, made no mention of Obediah; supposes Mr. P[rescott] will have to come down and join her weak voice to [?] him [Carter Braxton, Sr.]; believes Charlotte Balfour and the other girls are to write for themselves; hears a demand for the ink so hastes to conclude; sends love to Mr. P[rescott] and Nancy; Polly's [Mary Blair Whiting] hands are so bad by the \"Muskquetoes\" that she begs her to tell her she will write by Doctor G[raham] and hopes a l[ette]r she sent last week will convince her how much she loves her and Grand Pappa; she [MW] asks to be remembered to Nancy. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Relates that she was given great pleasure by Doctor Graham's arrival last Friday Week to Bull Run and sent forw[ar]d his pacquets [sic]; he came here Monday Even[in]g and found Miss S. Brooke with her [MP]; Doctor Graham went to Mr. Tyler's to see [?] his Dulcenia yesterday; hopes Doctor Graham who is thin and grave will recover; her d[ea]r Jenny's happiness is upper most and hopes it will be permanent with the \"man of her choice\"; the Doctor dropped a hint that \"a house was fitting up for Jenny\"; comments that she [Jenny] amused them \"ab[ou]t his making a figure at the Red House on a Sabbath day\"; Mr. Clayton has been down to Alexandria, called there, and took his daughter's \"up with him to Mr. Holker's\"; he disappointed Mrs. Hannah and fears he will disappoint her (EW); her (EW) last letter \"had a speedy conveyance\" by H. Alexander who brought them the sad news that her (EW) sister Washington had died of a \"bilious Cholic\"; Mrs. Boother died of cholic at Bath \"sson after she got there\"; Colonel Alexander came up and brought George to see them; he [George] and Frank are well, but in \"want of hatts [sic]\"; George failed to get any at Smith's store; he [George] told her Mrs. Alexander said to bring warm clothes with him because it would be cold next month; he says he only has a winter waist coat; plans to write to Mr. Clayton who says he's getting cloth for the boys; says one of her (EW) letters arrived lately but the one about Mr. B. Carter Braxton must be lost; they were told not to expect \"Mad[a]m Polly\" [Mary Blair Whiting] until the weddings were over; concern[e]d at \"Polly's\" not going on with her \"musick\" [sic]; when her [MW] birthday arrives she shall drink her health; saw the \"inclosed advertizement [sic]\" in the Alexandria paper which she [MP] sent by Mr. Clayton to make enquiries [sic] as to the price, but it was sold; Doctor Stewart bou[gh]t if for one of the Muss Custise for £120 a sum she would have been loathe to give; pleads with [Polly] to borrow her Mamma's (EW) \"humberella\" [sic] and exert herself in doing what will induce them to get her a good instrument; sorry to hear from her [MW] mother that she hates writing and does not mind her mother's admonitions; begs that she [MP] does not hear these things of her again; George claims her [EW?] promise of guinea and a half as he has gotten through \"grammer [sic]\"; Colonel Alexander does not expect to keep Murdock another year; Nancy Mac is much better although she has lost her son; Mrs. Whiting is well again and the \"neighborhood is recovered its usual Healthy State\"; Mr. Baylor lost his daughter Courtney with a \"putrid sore throat\"; Mrs. Betton is taken ill; her [MP] brother got overset in his carriage six mile on the other side of Dumfries, broke the top of his carriage, had a cut on his forehead, bruised his temple and had a headache and \"small stupor\" for a while; Doctor told her that he [John Blair] had written him from Philadelphia and was well; thinks that by the house \"got and ready\" he must have known about Jenny's intentions before he left for Williamsburg; hopes to get Lewis Whiting, who is at Snow Hill, to carry her letters down; wrote to Mr. Page about the spinnet; thinks it will be ok for \"Polly' to practice on; bids her farewell since she is almost blind; asks to be remembered to her friends; plans to write tomorrow to some of them if not sent for by Mrs. Betton whom she promised to attend to on the \"unexpected oceasion [sic]\"; blesses them and wishes them good health. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Informs her dear Betsey (EW) that accounts of Mrs. Booth's death are false; she (MB) has been riding out tho it is s[ai]d that her life is despair[e]d of, this may be false also\"; has been mainly at Mr. Whitings since last Wednesday, as the horses were sent home \"and could not bee spared from the plough\"; the horses were brought to her yesterday and she took the opportunity of dining with Nancy Mac, who is recovering her spirits after the loss of her son; she [NM] asked to be remembered to her (EW); S. Brooke promises to write to Jenny; Mr. Lewis Whiting is there but expects to go down in a few days; saw Doct[o]r Graham who \"recovers his flesh and good looks very fast\"; Mr. P. promises to write to her; slept poorly last night and is not fit for writing today; planned to write to her sister and Mary and Charlotte but she will postpone it as she is \"totally unhinged\"; she is preserving peaches; Mrs. Betton keeps up yet but \"think she cannot do so long\"; asks her to tell \"Polly\" [Mary Blair Whiting] she drank to her health on her birthday and hopes she will enjoy many of them; begs love to all her friends; under the sense of \"gratitude for their late favors\"; asks that every blessing attend her (EW); relates \"a little after 12 o'clock now for M.H. and Jenny's happy moments.\" 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Mr. Lewis Whiting will inform her about her mother's [Mary (Blair) Prescott] health; obliged to wirte at the last hour as he has been very busy visiting and being visited; writes from a friend's house, Mr. Beton, whose wife has just had a baby; acknowledges the large packet of eltters they recieved from \"female correspondents\" by Dr. Graham; asks her to tell the other nurses that thanks to them Dr. Graham is in perfect health; does not think he will be able to meet her at Richmond; does not think it will be much use \"to accomodate the business between us, and your Uncle\" [Carter Braxton]; knows he has sent once to Richmond for the serva[n]t and finds it a reluctant business as he does not want to take the chance of being \"duped\" again by the gent[leman] who detains him; needs to seek information from her; sipposes she has heard the unsettled account between her Uncle, Mama, and herself are reffered to Major Peers and Mr. Lacy; must make them [Major Peers and Mr. Lacy] acquainted with the claims in best manner possible; advises her to put claims in writing or they will have to wait her coming; will attempt to get a receipt from Mr. [Robert] Randolph; regrets that Miss Mary's musical pursuits are suspended; relates her mother [Mary (Blair) Prescott] has written a letter to procure an instrument from Mr. Page; plans to help get a good instrument when their young scholar [Mary Blair Whiting] shows some progress; knows no news except reports of Dr. Sheldon and her cousin Neddy's matrimonial pursuits, \"one to Miss love\", the others adding a family link, \"Carter to Carter\"; asks her to tell Lady Jane how much she has gratified her Aunt [MP] and him by the course she is steering and the way she communicates it to Enfield; wishes Mary [Whiting] would do the same; relates he fell from a horse but the damage was only \"skin deep\"; obliged for frequent invitations to her home; says that no opportunity for her mother [MP] to go to Williamsb[ur]g will be lost; hopes that when she [MP] goes there she will still be in good health; Colonel Alexander and her (EW) son George have visited them; George looks as he should; he is going in a few days to see Fras. [?] and expects the company of both to see Mrs. Alexander and Fam[il]y; asks to be especially remembered to all the ladies; asks them and her to keep an eye on Lady Jane; trusts they will all profit from it; when they hear the \"why and wherefore\" from Fred[eric]k she shall know without delay. 3pp. AL.","Scope and Contents Hopes she has recovered her health; concerned about the loss to her mama [Mary (Blair) Prescott] and herself of Mr. Prescott; hopes to hear she (EW), her mama, \"Polly\" [Mary Blair Whiting] and her sons are doing well; heard that her mamma's deed [prenuptual contract] was never recorded; fears \"disagreable consequences may ensue\"; will be glad to hear her fears are unfounded; claims the promis she (EW) made by eay of her sister Bannister to write; will be glad to hear she got home with no difficulty and the mountain air restored her health; she (SC) has been suffering for the past 3 months from small pox, mumps and whooping cough; \"Betsey\" [Cary] was innoculated for small pox and thinking \"herself secure she went imprudently among the negroes\"; discusses \"Betsey's\" illness with small pox and her (SC) ministrations; she [Betsey] has recovered slowly but she (SC) thinks she will get well, though she has an ungly cough; she (SC) sends love to her, \"Polly\" [MW] and her sons; asks her to tell \"Polly\" [MW] she hopes to retain a place in her memory; asks her to excuse \"this blotted scrol [sic]\" as her eyes are weak. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Her letter came on return from \"Ceeleys\" [Elizabeth County, Virginia] where all were well; feels uneasy about her enquiry which seems to say Mr. Prescott's creditors who depend for satisfaction on her estate; regrets that the deed of trust made before her marriage was never recorded; discusses the legal aspects of the claims made by Mr. Prescott's creditors and whether her estate can be protected; asks for the extent of their claims; the 29th of October Jenny [(Blair)] Henderson was delivered of a son \"who was born into a better world\" [died] 3 weeks later; his sister Banister [Anne (Blair) Banister] has been sick for the past few days; he has not heard from her [AB] today because it's snowy; \"Betty\" Cary's wedding clothes are \"implying all hands\"; expects to get a summons to \"Ceeleys\" [Elizabeth County] as soon as they [the Carys] get home; hopes they have all goten rid of their colds; he has just \"taken a very bad one\"; sends love to the boys [sons of EW]; to save her the expense of postage he has waited for a privated opportunity; Mr. Darby is to go to Philadelphia and will he hopes deliver it at the post-office in Dumfries. 1p. ALS.","Scope and Contents Requested information from her in his last letter as to the extent of Mr. Prescott's debts; thinks that \"altho Colonel Burwell's marriage conract might protect the property you had antecedent to that event\", the property he \"devised\" to her would be exposed to the claims of Mr. Prescott's creditors; the deed executed between him [Mr. Prescott] and her [MP], and her trustees should have been recorded in the time prescribed by law; since that was not done she will not be able to parry her creditors; thinks that since those who were supposed to record the deed are friends she might not want to hold them liable for not doing it; his daughters are unwell; Mary [Blair] was \"hysterical\" although he hopes she is getting better; he and \"Jenny\" [Jane (Blair) Henderson] were sent for to take leave of her (MB); \"Jenny\" is beginning to be sick with fevers \"without any ague\"; he has had almost continual cholics although he is eating more than is good for him; Sister Banister [Anne (Blair) Banister] is welll; she [AB] parted with her son Monro who sailed Tuesday for N(EW) York where Mr. Constable will educate him at his own expense; \"little Robert's\" father is sending him to Scotland to be under the care of some relations, in the meantime, while at sea, a friend of Dr. Wilson's will care for him; recieved a letter from Sister Thompson [Elizabeth (Blair) Thompson] 3 or 4 months ago which said she and the Admiral were not well; the rise in the price of necessaries exhausts their [the Thompson's] income and they are thinking of moving to a cheaper country; sends love to \"Betsey\" Eliza (Braxton) Whiting, \"Polly\" [Mary Blair Whiting] and her (EW) sons; his daughter Henderson [Jane (Blair)] sends her love to her Aunt [MP] and her cousins. 1p. ALS","Scope and Contents Recieved her \"favor\" of Jan[aur]t 16th some days ago and postponed an answer [...?] \"the information requested\"; all that he recollects of Mr. Norton's affair is that he saw and approved of the deed; \"upon expressing the approbation in writing\" Mr. Blair \"he supposes saw the mon[e]y\"; satisfied that the deed was forwarded to Mr. Prescott; recollects giving him directions \"respecting the mode of proving it as to get it recorded\"; will continue his search; if he can be enabled to give further information he will do so; the suit a [?] of hers and Mrs. P[rescott] will engage his attention and warmest exertions; asks to be presented respectfully to Mrs. P[rescott]; plans to write and forward a copy of the bill to her mother [Mary Prescott] as soon as he gets one. 2pp. AL. [signature clipped]","Scope and Contents Received the letter she honored him with writing; encloses a copy of Gills Bill [missing] which is this moment received; asks her to get some \"professional Gentleman\" to draw her answer; asks her to send the answer together with the copy enclosed as soon as possible; reassures her she can rely on his best exertions being used for her interest. 1p. AL [signature clipped]","Scope and Contents Returned from a \"melancholy\" visit with the unfortunate Mrs. Hubard \"who to add to all her woes\" had her house consumed by fire\"; her [MH] furniture \"was saved from flames but broken to pieces\"; Fanny [Hubard] was to be married to Mr. Sinclair but she is ill at Mrs. Hunt's; thier clothes were either stolen or burnt so that the inhabitants have collected 600 dollars for their relief and the ladies are to give them \"necessary apparel\"; indebted to her sister for writing; sister Cary's [Sarah (Blair) Cary] feet and ankles are swollen which makes tem \"apprehensive of dropsy\"; should not have gone down [to Ceeleys] as Miss Sally Anderson did not but could not think what to do with Mrs. Plinckard and her daughter who are with her [AB] for another month; Sally Anderson promises to try and give her her opinion [of Sarah Cary] so that she can pass on the information; Mr. Tucker has postponed his journey til day after tomorrow when \"this must away\"; Sister Thompson's [Elizabeth (Blair) Thompson] latest account says she was ill and went to Bath England but did not benefit from it; she [ET] says cost of living [in England] is so high that they had to \"put down many superfluities\"; she [AB] thinks one superfluity they should continue is wine; Mrs. Tazewell has had unfavorable account of her son William who has had 2 or 3 operations; he [WT] would have died but Mrs. Field took him in and did all that she could for his reliefl; refers her to B[etsey] Whiting's letter for \"occuraences from hence\"; Mrs. Hunt is shortly to marry Capt[ai]n Baron; her [AB] son Theo[doric]k [Banister] sends his love and best wishes. 3pp. ALS. Including ALS from Anne B[anister] to [Mary (Blair) Prescott], News about Sister Cary [Sarah (Blair) Cary]. Received a letter from Miss Sally [Anderson] from \"Ceeleys\" [Elizabeth County, Virginia] which says that Dr. Griffin is convinced Sis[te]r Cary (SC) has dropsy; discusses symptoms of her (SC) dropsy and the effect of Dr. Griffin's prescription; she (SC) presents her affection to her [MP], \"Betsey\" Eliza (Braxton) Whiting and her (EW) children; Miss Sally [Anderson] says her (SC) \"appetite and spirit are mending\"; plans to go down [\"Celleys\"] soon; Mr. Cary received a letter from Capt[ai]n Thompson which said his daughter Sarah was going to be married to a \"very genteel young gentleman\", with a \"genteel fortune\" who is in the Army; Norbourne [Thompson?] is again in command of a sloop of War \"which Lord Spencer says is to lead the way to a higher preferment\"; \"Polly\" Peachy and family are well; she [PP] is recovered and was visiting her parents [the Carys] looking better than before her illness; must write B. Fairfax who she heard has had a violent \"attack of Rhumatism.\" 2pp.","Scope and Contents Endeavoring to get a road opened between this place and John Anderson's in Culpeper County and by his mill seat which will shorten the distance about three miles; discusses details of road; does not wish to take legal steps about road without consulting him; hopes he will have no objections so that it will take place \"as soon as the Bridge is done at the mouth of Carter's run.\" 1p. ALS. Including a map drawn by William Horner of the proposed road. 1p.","Scope and Contents Grateful for the confidence she reposes in him in respect to the instruction of her two sons; the character she gives them is not the result of partiality; he has heard \"favourable\" opinions of them by others; happy to have them in his care; her wishes will be respectfully attended to; too busy to give her an answer to her kind invitation; \"acknowledges the receipt of twenty dollars\" through her son; as he keeps books, will give her credit for same; has no stamped papers \"in this moment\". 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Witnessed the death of her (EW) Aunt Cary [Sarah (Blair) Cary]; she was seized about two weeks ago with a violent \"pleuricy\"; discusses the details of her (SC) illness; asks her to excuse the incoherence of her melancholy letter; daughter Peachy [Polly Peachy], sister Banister [Anne (Blair) Banister] and Sally Anderson were with her when she died; \"she (SC) retain[e]d her senses at the last, and prayed for all her friends\"; leaves it to her prudence whether it should be communicated to her mother [Mary Prescott]; asks her to write and tell her how her mother does. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Discusses the death of Sarah (Blair) Cary and Mr. Bracken's eulogy of her; her burial at Rich Neck; her (SC) husband's [Wilson Cary] reaction to her death; wishes she could comfort her (EW) and her [AB] sister [Mary (Blair) Prescott]; will not be able to visit them until she journeys this summer with Wilson Cary who is going to see his daughter Fairfax; asks if the neighbors assist her; hopes that thay do for their sakes because they may end up in the same situation; thinks Mr. Whiting, \"or any who kill meats\" wou[l]d spare his feet for jellies; sure that if she makes her wants known to them [her neighbors] \"will not fail to send often\"; asks her to make her [AB] sister [Mary Prescott] sensible of her \"tenderest sympathy and sincere love\"; rarely writes but does not love her less; Mary Andrews and Charlotte Balfour have written; received letters from Titchfield [Southhampton, England] poor Mary T. whose situation and her (EW) Mary's [Blair Whiting] are exactly alike -- \"except she grieves herself sick\"; concerned for her friends [EW, MP, MW] at \"Enfield\"; she [ET] greets them with love and asks to be informed of them; has been away from Williamsburg since early Jan[uar]y; from letters learned that Mary [(Blair)] A[ndrews] was not well and Jenny N. has a bad cough for which she does nothing; her [JN] son Tho[ma]s Hamilton \"is a lovely babe\" and the delight of his grandfather who with the rest of their connections are well; her [AB] son Theo[doric]k's trips to the \"Northard\" was good for his health and good looks; he [TB] just started the study of Physick; her [AB] son Monro is at Princeton College where he is liked by Masters and fellow students; he (MB) inquired after her (EW) and her family; Jenny Cary had been preparing to settle in Williamsburg prior to the death of her [AB] sister (SC), Mr. Cary will now settle there also; she has to look for another house and move so she can go up country; Polly Peachy who went home about a fortnight ago desired that she send her (EW) her [PP] love; her [PP] youngest child is the heartiest she ever had; Cousin Andrews wrote to her [AB] and requested news of her (EW); finds the account of her sons pleasing; asks her to accept her sincere love for herself and her children; asks her to tell \"Polly\" [Mary Blair Whiting] she regrets \"Dame Fortune deals so scantily by those, whose merits deserves her bounty's\"; hopes the object of her [MW] wishes will be hers; [verbatim transcription of Mr. Bracken's eulogy of Sarah (Blair) Cary]; asks her to write and let her know how they are; thinks it is possible that she (EW) could visit and leave \"Polly\" [MW] to attend her [MP]; hopes God will enable her to \"go thro[ugh] the fatigue\" of her \"benevolent undertaking\" without injury to herself; hopes he [God] will spare her to her children and her friends; Jenny Cary insists on her adding that she should have written but her mother (SC) usually wrote the letter for the family. 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Received her niece's letter by special messenger; she and her (EW) uncle [Wilson Cary] unite in thanks for her proof of affection and desire to see them; unable to commit themselves [AB, WC] to a definite time to visit her; she and her (EW) friends applaud her devotion to her \"afflicted parent\" [MP]; the Father [God] will not fail her in his rewards; if she had a carriage she would have planned to visit her sooner and longer; the Colonel [Wilson Cary] is grateful for her attention and sends his best wishes but concluded that he was unable to name the specific date they would be down to visit; if she (EW) was not so unlucky in her horses she [AB] would have gone and stayed with her and had Mr. C[ary] call for her; dined at \"Fairfield\" last Wednesday where she saw Mrs. Herbert who won her over by her high commendations of her (EW) and \"Polly\" [Mary Blair Whiting]; they [the Herberts] are to be there [Shannon Hill] on next Monday when she shall fix with the \"good Dowager Lady Washington\", who has promised to take her, the time of going to Capt[ai]n Byrds; the attention from that quarter [Mrs. Washington] has \"exceeded\" her expectation; plans on taking advantage of seeing as many old acquaintances as possible since she cannot see her; yesterday she and Mr. Cary made themselves sick by eating ice-creams, water-melons and plums at Mr. Baylors; is so sick she must \"repair to the pillow\"; apologizes for detaining man Ceasor; Betsey F. shed tears at some parts of her (EW) letter; she [BF] sends her love ro her and her children; she [BF] hopes she will be able to come with them but \"is not certain what effect her rhetoric may have with her Lord\"; was agreeably surprised by \"Betsey\" F.'s desire to come with them; Mr. Cary got her to choose a fashionable straw bonnet in Richmond, Virginia for \"Polly\" [MW]; hopes Ceasor can bring it to her [MW] but if not it will wait until she brings it; the hair must be \"drest\" [sic] to make it becoming; thinks along with B. Fairfax that her [AB] sister [MP] should be acquainted with the death of her Sister Cary [Sarah Cary] prior to Mr. Cary's coming there; afraid she will discover the truth through Mr. Cary's dress or demeanor; feels her [MP] senses are \"too much blunted\" for the death to make any impression on her; asks her (EW) to express her, Mr. Cary's and Betsey F.'s affection to her [AB] sister [MP]; \"Polly\" [MW] and her (EW) boys have a claim on her affection; has not heard from her own boys since she left the old city Williamsburg; expects Monro [Banister] to be in Virginia in Oct[obe]r; Theo[doric]k [Bainster] will then be settled in Rich[mond], Virginia in Chriegnan and Adams' Shop; in a year or two he [TB] goes to Scotland and after finishing there will visit his friends at Titchfield [Southhampton, England]; doesn't know whether she will live to see it; left Dr. Barraud in wretched health; he [DB] along with Mr. and Mrs. Tucker were preparing to set out for Augusta Springs [Augusta County, Virginia]; the Bishop also intended to go there; Mrs. Dunbar who also plans to go to Augusta Springs ought to vary her scene; she [Mrs. Dunbar] seems to feel the loss of her Daughter Tucker more now; was charged by the circle of acquaintances \"from that quarter\" to give affectionate remembrances to her (EW); asks to know if a letter from her brother [John Blair] was enjoyable or painful to her (EW) mother [MP]; wrote a few lines to her because Mrs. Washington thought she would be able to send a letter but was disappointed; met two Miss Whitings, her (EW) sisters at Mrs. Washington's and paid them particular attention; they [the Whitings] do not even visit her (EW) Bro[the]r Frank [Whiting?] who is close by; Betsey [Whiting] regrets this; hears that \"Polly\" plans on getting married; sends her blessing. 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents \"Arrived on the 10th day of this large city a perfect stranger\"; did not have a \"tittle\" but his cares were taken care of by the kind attentions of a family; welfare of his \"Enfield\" [Prince William County, Virginia] are predominant in his breast; stimulous added to his exertions by the fact that he will see his friends in the Spring; grateful acknowledgement of her last letter; answers that he did not go and see Capt[ain] Rutherford's father because he did not want to wound an old gentleman \"whose heart was already too deeply lacerated with the conduct of a bad son\"; assured she will not blame him for his conduct towards the family; discusses his classes; his professors, Doctor Woodhouse and Dr. Rush; does not have much time to himself but occaisionally goes to the theatre; wishes his friends at \"Enfield\" could partake of its amusement; has taken lodgings with the family of a good old lady who has half a dozen daughters the youngest of which is 30; they [the old lady and her daughters] reminds him of the \"Vicker\" [sic] of Wakefield's family \"for they are eternally making up and ripping old gause [sic]\"; must write to his friends; asks her to write soon; hopes health and happiness attend her; sends respectful compliments to Mrs. Lacey and all her other neighbors with whom he is acquainted. 3pp. ALS. [signature partially clipped]","Scope and Contents Was delivered of a letter by her son, who is also his friend, George [Whiting]; sorry to inform her that the rumor that he was unwell for three weeks was true; was very ill for two weeks past having \"caught cold with the mumps\"; Colonel Parker sent him to this place with his carriage; has now recovered \"accept being very much debilitated\"; gives him pain to hear of Mamma's [Mary Prescott] situation; hopes she will be relieved of her troubles in a few days; unhappy for his d[ea]r Mary [Blair Whiting]; astonished that the pain in her [MW] jaw baffles the \"deep skill\" of his friend Lacy; has observed her complaining of her fingers getting tired and must do the same; expects to see her in eight or ten days at the farthest; wishes happiness attend her and hher family. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Does not have time to answer her last letter as fully as he intended; when he was last at \"Enfi[el]d\" a certain gloom appeared to hover round which he could not account for in any other way but his having the Blue [Thew?] which was fully confirmed by her last letter to him; that he caused them one pleasing moment has been productive on many serious reflections; is she had known his motive she would not have blamed him; had no idea of continuing until this time in the Army but it has improved his medical knowledge; is more determined to resign and see her about Chris[tmas] in the character of a student of Physick; his Capt[ain] has been absent for three or four weeks and he has command of the Company; he finds this position diagreeable as he is out all hours of the night and sometimes all night which he finds bad for his health; there are a number of strangers there at present; the Third [?] Reg[imen]t has arrived from Mary[lan]d and half of the first Reg[imen]t of Artillery; some of the officers are very agreeable and some the reverse; would be in vain for him to attempt descriptions of the place at present; if she has seen Mr. Jefferson's ideas they are elegant; in his next letter he will try to give a description of the place and its natives; is writing from a cold tent with nothing between him and the Heavens except little canvas which he hopes will give him excuse for the scrawl; hopes she will not be so cruel as to keep her word and not write to him while he is at camp; asks her to take compassion on a poor being and write to the care of Henry Peyton, Winchester, Virginia; if her mother [Mary Prescott] can remember him asks her to mention him to her and his dear friends. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents To tell him she is offended with him is needless since he doesn't care about her and doesn't love her; this is the third letter she has wirtten to him and has not gotten one back from his Lordship; calls him Lieutenant Chintze and says he doesn't love \"Crab Sally\" now; hates one Betsey Coonrod who is in town; he must love her as she loves him \"next to ...\"; thanks him for Mairs and Betsey's last letter; Bet[sey] tells her she wrote by last weeks mail; asks him to enquire about that letter for her as she suspects the post office kept it for its own private picking; asks him to get it and send it to her; says she will probably pay the postage of all the letters from Betsey; that is Whiting's proposition \"as it will save sharp skins which he finds scarce article at Denby\"; Whiting is one of the most industrious souls that ever lived; he [RHL] ought to come up and take pattern; he says at this moment she is longing to see him; asks him to come. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Asks why her niece is so long silent; asks if her letters might be \"mis-carried\"; write her and Betsey F[airfax] and Mrs. Ambler by Mr. Carter Harrison; received Mrs. Ambler's reply, so believes the letters reached their destination; has been with her friend Mrs. Lyons for almost two months, but is \"just on the wing for Richmond\" Virginia; plans to go from there to Petersburg Virginia and Mr. Peachy's; expects Polly [Peachy] will accompany her to the old city Williamsburg; plans to see Monro [Banister] who she hopes will not again be disappointed in visiting Virg[ini]a; visited yesterday at Mrs. Page's (Colonel William Nelson's daughter Sally Cary) where she learned Mr. Charles Page, her husband, was to set out tomorrow for \"the Ridge\"; although this is her last day there decided to take the opportunity to let her know that a fortnight ago Jenny Henderson added another son to her family; she [JH] is poorly harrased by a bad coughwhich she has had for awhile; if the letter she expects to meet in Rich[mon]d does not have a better account of her [JH], she will take the stage directly to Williamsburg; the rest of the relatives are well; certain that if other family members knew she was writing they would unite in wishing her and her children \"tender and affectionate remembrances\"; Mrs. Lyons and R. Dawson desire to be presented to her (EW) with their sincere regards; must scratch up a few lines to B[etsey] F[airfax]; asks to hear from her; would like her to say when it will be possible to come \"down the country\" 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents She and Mary [Blair Whiting] surprised by the arrival of \"favorite Henry's arrival\" there with l[ette]rs for their \"D[ea]r RObert\" and indulgences that he and all their friends are well; asks him to make her congratulations to his sister and her \"better half\" on the pleasing event; suspects she would have been more gratified if it had been a daughter; asks him why he didn't make an apology for her to her old friend Mr. Throckmorton for her not visiting him; would have gone from Mrs. Aris's to visit him [Mr. Throckmorton] if she had known her road from Fairfield was washed out; would have gone to see him [Mr. Throckmorton] from his son and daughter where she was visiting but she was indisposed; told his [Mr. Throckmorton] son Mordica to tell him why she could not visit; if she ever lives to cross this ridge again she will make ample reparation to him and several others; he [Mr. Throckmorton] was mistaken in thinking she went to see all but him; Farva and the boys left before Henry's arrivval; Farva was so affected at leaving he cried; remarks what a wor[l]d it would be if all humans were like him [Farva]; she and Mary [Blair Whiting] have been very lonely since he, the boys and Farva have been gone; discusses Billy Marlow's extreme illness; sent for D[octo]r Lacey who pronounced him [BM] \"highly inflamitory\"; thinks at her \"time of life\" it is natural to feel melancholy and not be able to account for it; her soul sympathizes with Mrs. Magill whose son died, she [Mrs. Magill] would be happy \"if it wou[l]d please heaven to bless them with children\"; thinks children give their parents a lot of worry and anxiety; asks him to make his respects to both Mr. and Mrs. Magill, D[ocot]r Mackey and Lady - with \"Polly\"; asks him to tell her Aunt she will always be happy to see her or any of his other connections; asks him to tell his cousin she looks forward to seeing her next month; Henry says he will b back next week; Mary [Blair Whiting] intends to write to him (RL); Henry promises to come down with him (RL) and Mary; brings painful recollection when she remembers it will ahsten their [RL, MW] departures from them; Dr. Lacey thinks it probable Rush wou[l]d come to the Federal City as he [DL] did not suppose he (RL) would \"relinquish his offices in the Mint\"; if so it would shorten his (RL) journey; will offer her prayers up for his safety; hopes her letters will not fill him with \"enuis\"; his letter to George shall be sent by the first opp[ortunit]y; tells him to ask Mr. G. Taylor, if he sees him if he has been or intends to be in Harrison C[i]ty, and Green Briar and entreat him to see into by l[ette]r or some other way that the taxes are settled in time to save the lands; if she loses them [the lands] \"the fat will be all in the fire to remind him\" [Mr. G. Taylor] ; they are patented in Roger Prescott's name by Whitecroft to him; Masfield never answered her letter. 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Received letters from family and an hour ago sealed one to his mother; he (RL) will be glad that [Theodorick] Banister is nearly well and will be with them next week; he [Banister] now walks with a crutch after experiencing a summer of misery and wishing for death; must have been distressing for his [Banister] mother, whose spirits must now be revived; Doctor thinks he [Banister] is out of danger; the account given of him [Banister] to all of his friends must have been distressing; thinks William will take his horse at what was their bargain; he [GW] is sorry he [William] has been so cheated in him; whatever he (RL) does about the business he [GW] will be satisfied with; tells him to take care of his colt; \"do what will make a darner deep it fat this winter\"; lets him \"know whats for a tail Camelia \u0026 Tennius carries\"; supposes Billy has got him [the colt] in new order by now and sold him; rejoices to hear all their friends are well in Winchester; hopes they are well in Trenton; does not have time to write to Mary [Blair Whiting] but plans on writing her tomorrow; doesn't think Williamsburg agrees with his health; has not been well since arriving and presently has a bad cold and fever; has not been to lecture [at College of William \u0026 Mary] for two days but reads in his room night and day; as soon as well will attend the College [of William \u0026 Mary]; is much pleased with rules and modes of proceedings; on Monday and Wednesday evenings attends Mr. Madison's lectures on moral philosophy and on Friday his natural lecture; the rest of the week Mr. Andrew's lectures on Mathematics; spends spare time on history; is now reading \"Bolline\" must stop to write a composition on \"Innate Ideas\" asks him to give his love to all his friends in Winchester as well as in the neighborhood \"particularly to the \"Sun Beam of Beauty\"; will be \"acarn'd\" \"Polly\" if they do not have \"Oysters for dinner as big as your hand.\" 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents She will be surprised to hear from him at this late date; asks for her indulgence for the above as well as the long silence; hopes the partiality that has predominated in his favor will leaf her to condmn his errors in the spirit of mildness; has been anxiously expecting to hear from his friends for some weeks in order to give her the information she needs in respect to sending his horse to meet him; pleasure is denied him which accounts for the late date of his letter; has not heard from his friends since January and thinks thay have forgotten him; this is enough to destroy the capacity for study or reflection; is almost out of patience and hopes \"that sweet little cherub\" bid him be silent and informs him he will be rewarded for his unhappy moments which are blessings in diguise; she has expressed a wish for a better description of the Philadelphia Medical Society; the numbers are composed of the most respectable physicians in the Union; Dr. Rush is their president and all of their professors are members; his dissertation was uniformly approved of; has acquired enough \"poseelavity\" [?] to have Dr. Conrad elected a member; will give her a full account of seeing her at the \"delectable old mansion\"; he is patronized by Dr. Boyce, an old classmate of his Master's while in Europe; he [Dr. Boyce] is a physician to the Bettering House where he [RHL] attneds three times a week, and sees the prescriptions of upwards of two hundred patients; he [RHL] also attends the hospital and is determined to let no opportunity pass unnoticed where he can acquire the least information in the line of his profession; believes he shall return by way of the city of Washington and can get a horse of his uncle's perhaps the last of the month; he will return good for evil and write to his amiable friend Mary B[lair] W[hiting]. 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Received her favor of the 8th instant by her Overseer Mr. Leech together with a bank note for one hundred dollars for which he has given him a receipt; enclosed copies of Mr. Prescott's, now her account, on which he is owed 5 pounds ten shillings which he wishes her to remit to him as soon as she can; has also enclosed the goldsmith's bill for the \"lockett\" by which she will see it cost eighteen shillings more than she sent for it; thinks the balance of the \"segars\" was three dollars which she is also charged for; she will find that Bennet and Wath's account, after deducing returned articles is £34.6.6 1/2, including the \"pins and paper\", which is less than she thought; his daughter \"Peggy\" was married the 31st of Decem[ber] to Mr. Thom[a]s Fairfax; she [PF] along with Herbert and Nancy send their compliments to her and Mrs. Whiting; gives him pleasure to hear that Mr. Fran[ci]s Whiting has at last been rewarded by Mrs. T. Washington for his long and constant attachment; wishes them every happiness. 1p. ALS.","Scope and Contents Wrote his friend about a fortnight ago by Mr. J.H. Peyton and having heard of Mr. Brent's leaving town tomorrow hastens to write her again; confesses his head is not in the \"fittest mode for writing\"; the Peacheys, Carys and BAnisters dined to day at Mr. Andrew's; Charlotte Balfour also \"made one of the party\"; he had unfortunately made other plans with gentleman \"where the sparkling glass circulated too freely\" and dissipated all his ideas; trusts her other correspondents will make up for his deficiency; sends her the glad tidings of Theo[dorick] Banister's recovery; he [TB] is again able to join their family parties altho[ugh] still an invalid; if he [TB] can be restrained he might get perfectly well, but he is a Banister in temper and constitution; Munro Banister just left Will[iams]burg for Princeton to graduate; he (MB) had been sent for to see his brother [TB] possibly for hte last time; he (MB) is \"in the just sense of the word, a sweet youth\"; the Tuckers left yesterday for Winchester; Mr. P. Basset and Dr. Barroud's sweet daughter were of the party; Mr. James Preston and his spouse [lately the accomplished Miss Nancy Taylor] were to travel with them [the Tuckers] as far as Richmond; suposses Mrs. [Anne (Blair)] Banister or his sister will give her the news of the city; has only to offer her and sweet Mary [Blair Whiting] his congratulations on her hymenial prospects; Charlotte Balfour has told him one thousand things to say but his mind is treacherous and he cannot recollect them and is unfit to do her comp[li]m[en]ts justice; tell George [Whiting] and Francis [Whiting] he longs to shake them by the hand; appropos to George they shall have a little more money in the fund for him soon; hopes to receive soon money from Prentis and Col[onel] and she is entitiled to her mother's and brother's share which will be about $120; his \"darling Thomas is well.\" 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Takes up his pen with reluctance to write about the unexpected insanity of his brother; on his arrival in Charlestown found him in chains an dthinks his situation demanded it; he [RL brother] is pleased and exults his chains; he [RL brother] is in one of Uncle Hite's houses in Charlestown -- very private and with a good attendant; he [RL brother] is allowed only to see his particular friends which he (RL) thinks should not happen until the disease \"takes a change\"; his brother has lost 140 ounces of blood in two days which has had some happy effects as he is much calmer; the physicians think that love is the cause of his situation; his brother would dwell forever on ther frame of Mrs. P. Fairfax and wishes him to purchase her from Tom; he [RL brother] was in Baltimore in this situation and nearly killed two men running his horse thro[ugh] the streets under the whip\"; his good sister , \"Pniou\" leaves him [RL brother]; his parents know nothing of his brother's confinement; beleives his brother's disease can be cured by physicians like all others; has written to Dr. Rush explaining the disease, cause, etc.; visits his brother tomorrow accompanied by Dr. Conrad; his visit will be short as the physicians think his presence injures rather than alleviates; cannot help indulging his brother; is not very well and plans to spend next week at Bath; Unle Peyton's family set out yesterday; he did not see them [the Peytons]; supposes she has heard the news of Miss Drew's death; sympathizes with Miss Drew's parents; send love to Mary [Blair Whiting]; his sister is well, and Louis sends his love. 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents \"Ceasor sets out in the morning for Winchester -- to attend you highness and my Dear Peggy to our casstle\" [sic]; expects him to tea on Sunday; Mamma [Eliza Whiting] says if Mr. Peyton and Mary do not come she will scold everyone that comes near her; \"that among there [sic] cants and there [sic] words she is very much mortified\"; if his sister McGuire knew how much her happiness would have added to her happiness on that day she would have come; tells him to give her and her mother's (EW) tenderest affection to his sister McGuire; it is dark so she bids him Adieu. 1p. ALS.","Scope and Contents Letter is dated is March 29, no year. Is at Brown's Hotel, Washington; dines with Colonel Momar yesterday; there is at this time 30 to 40 applicants; cannot say what chance he stands, there was a number before him; asks her if she can procure a horse for their contemplated trip; left Betsey in deep affliction on Friday mo[rning]; Will is well and all friends; will see her in a few days; Colonel Muras is very ill therefore he has lost a valuable friends in that business; sends love to all. 1p. ALS.","Scope and Contents Regrets parting with her (EW) \"sweet son\" [George Whiting] who is leaveing Williamsburg; agrees he should quit college \"at least for a time\"; the conduct of some of the students [at the College of William \u0026 Mary] have surpassed anything ever heard of; leaves George who from necessity among them to tell her of \"their wicked and sacrilegious proceedings\"; is told the visitors meet today and doesn't know what their deliberation will be; hopes it will be something \"that in future secure the College from the odium the late unpresidented [sic] behaviour [sic] of the students must have cast upon it\"; glad her son [GW] \"is among the number of those who see their conduct in its proper light\"; thinks the news of Polly Peachy's loss has reached \"Enfield\"; fears that her situation will require all the fortitude she is possessed of; believes her [PP] father-in-law is one of \"the best men\" and will do everything he can to \"soften the rigour [sic] of the situation\"; she [CB] has not been to visit her [PP] since her husband's death; she [PP] and her father-in-law are to write to the family until her husband's affairs are settled; would be elated to have so dear a friend [PP] living near her if her own residence in Williamsburg were permanent; has kept her promise to her dying friend [Jenny Henderson] to care for her son Thomas; does not want to be separated from Thomas for whom she feels a mother's fondness; has been told that his [Thomas] father [Rev. James Henderson] has been paying his addresses to Miss Macon since last Aug[us]t and she has repeatedly rejected him; he [JH] has never mentioned his affairs to her so that she does not know if the reports are true; prays for his [JH] happiness, hopes he would treat her with more confidence; had promised Jenny to continue there Williamsburg until Mr. H[enderson] was married; hopes he [Thomas] may meet a good mother-in-law [stepmother]; if she witnesses any unkindness to Thomas by a new stepmother -- the idea makes her shuddder; thinks she ought to apologize for dwelling on the subject; her [CB] brother is settling himself and his family up in Norfolk, Virginia having just arrived from Philadelphia Pennsylvania with his wife, son and daughter, all in perfect health; fears a change from a northern climate for htem may not be favourable \"particularly as Norfolk is known to be so fatal to children\"; has been asked by her brother is she would like to live with his family and says she will if she leaves her current habitation; plans to visit her brother when he is settled; as all her friends will probably write will only take the time to ask her opinion of her (EW) Uncle [Wilson] Cary's marriage?; fears Wilson's [Cary] poor children will be sufferers; sometimes old men do strange things; asked to be remembered to \"Polly\" [Mary Blair Whiting] and Dr. Little tho[ugh] she \"has not the pleasure of his acquaintance\"; supposes Frank [Francis Whiting] is at school and sends her love to him; her little \"darlin'\" [Thomas] sends a kiss to cousing Whiting. 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Letter is dated February 22, no year. Gratification experienced upon receiving her letter was only exceeded by memories of the few happy days they spent together; hopes she will be able to return the attentions she received from her and Dr. [Robert H.] and [Mary] Little; sorry to hear that she has been indisposed but is sure that since spring is coming she will regain her usual health; if it is in her power she will accept her kind invitation; received her cotton two days ago and will attend to it with pleasure; sent for the weaver directly but could not prevail her to take it until she had it wound which she will set about tomorrow; the weaver thinks ther is enough cotton to warp 50 yards or it will 12 pounds of cord she (EW) has sent; tells her to send what cord she has ready and she will have the balance spun for her; does not think it will take as much cord as the weaver says or it would be unecessary to have more spun than will be wanted; asks her not to says it is giving her too much trouble \"for among friends these trifles should be thought nothing of\"; she has an excellent spinner who has little or nothing to do; her \"good man\" is not at home or she is sure she would have a message from him; asks her to tell Dr. Little she longs to make them acquainted as she is sure they would like each other; for the past six weeks she has been in a continual round of dissipation; balls, routs and squeezes are the names given to the parties which she thinks very improper as they deserve more stupid names; 40 or 50 people meet together to sip their tea, swallow jelly or syllabub, sit until 12 o'clock and perhaps not once open their mouths the whole evening to say more than \"how do you\"; is quite worn out and determined to be thought unfashionable than continue one of the fools any longer; just called down to receive visitors so is forced to leave off without saying half she intended; sends love and best wishes to her and her family. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Blushed at her gentle reproof; throws herself on her mercy for pardon; passes last winter with her friend Mrs. Hamilton, the British Consul's Lady, in Norfolk; Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton have been very good to both her and her son [Theodorick Bland] in Scotland; promised to stay this winter with them [the Hamiltons]; would like to have been excused because going prevented her from seeing her (EW) , and she has to spend too much money on clothers \"to keep up the Lady\"; has a plausible excuse to offer when she gets \"down\" [to Norfolk] which will be in the middle of next month; Munro [Banister] expects to get a license for practicing law when he becomes of age in May; he (MB) is bent on going to the \"new countries,\" Kentucky being one where there will be a dividend of land in which he and his brother [TB] are sharers\"; he (MB) then plans on going to Louisiana; asks how she can absent herself from him (MB) when he is leaving so soon; finds fault with the Hamiltons for being too perservering in their wishes; must try to hold her place and quit too; before leaving Norfolk last spring Niece [Mary (Blair)] Andrews and family came down; about that time Mr. H-ort [?] set out for Mr. Wormley's, by whom she and Mary [Anrews] wrote her; Monro George, who met Mr. James Wormley in Alex[andri]a, Virginia went to Richmond and was discarded by Miss Jane Wormley to whom he was engaged, was so bewildered he brought the letters back here without delivering them; he failed to give them back until now; she and Mrs. A[ndrews] thought the letters so old they were not worth postage; wishing to prove they weren't neglectful of her, Mrs. A[ndrews] has taken them with her on a trip to Wilton, hoping she can find some private conveyance from Richmond; enclosed are four profiles sent to her from Mary Andrews, Mr. [James] Henderson, Son Munro [Banister] and herself, Mr. H[enderson]'s is a good likeness of Thomas; Mary A[ndrews], Mr. [Henderson] and Charlotte Balfour are resolved to write her (EW) soon; Charlotte Balfour and Jane Cary send greetings; they are all well although Charlotte B[alfour] is recovering the \"second most sever attack this fall\"; Polly Peachy is in Petersburg, Virginia with her daughters attending weddings, races, and plays; Mr. Cary and Lady are not yet returned from Fluvanna, Sally [Cary] went with them, she and Jane [Cary] are very pretty; Wilson [Cary, Jr.] is reading law in Rich[mon]d with Mr. Edm[un]d Randolph; thinks Wilson [Cary] \"a sweet youth\", she wishes was not so many Democrats; \"he [WC, Jr.] has been drawn in one scrape by them [Democrats], for w[hi]ch he has been a true penitent\"; the Peyton Randolph she (EW) saw in the papers was Edmund R[andolph's] son, not Nancy Innes' lover who is son to Peyton Randolph of Wilton; Nancy Innes and Peyton Randolph have plighted their troths; has not seen Mrs. Innes since her late affliction as when she retuned to the \"old city\" Williamsburg she was gone to her sister in Cumberland where her daughter was married; fears she will not see Mrs. I[nnes] again as when she returns she [AB] will be in Norfolk, and Mrs. I[nnes] will be packing so that she can move in with her daughter; the Tuckers are at Sir Peyton Skipwith's on a visit to the Corbins in King and Queen [County, Virginia]; had letters in June from her son [TB] and her sister [ET] who were then well; Theo[doric]k has not yet seen his Aunt but plans to visit her at Titchfield England after he takes his degrees in the spring; he [Tb] then plans to go to London and maybe Paris if she can afford it; Mr. Rose lies at deaths door in Stannton [sic] on his return from the Springs; Theo[doric]k speaks highly of Robert Wilson and of his Aunt Chisholm's attention to him; he [TB] never fails to mention her (EW) and her family, particularly his friends [Dr. Robert H.] Little and George [Whiting]; her [AB] sister [ET] and her family were all well; two of her [ET] daughters, Sarah and Alishen, married men of fortune, while the eldest, Mary, married a poor man who is the captain of a ship of war that is fighting the French; they [Mary (Thompson) and husband] have two children, maybe three; Mary [(Thompson)] and her children live with her mother and father while her husband is gone; hopes Mary's [(Thompson)] husband and Norborne [Thompson?] capture some rich prizes; Alfred Thompson was in the artillery and expected to be promoted as war has been declared; Helen is sixteen years old and taller than either of her sisters though not so handsome; she [ET] expresses affection for her (EW) and her family; congratulates her on the recovery of Mary [(Whiting) Little] and \"her darling pet\"; \"Increase and multiply seems to be the text perfectly understood by the former [ML]\"; asks to be presented with affection to her family; asks her to kiss \"little Bet\" [EL] for \"Aunt Ban\" which is what most of the children call her; heard Francis [Whiting] joined the Navy; heard of Mr. George's [Whiting] courtship which she thinks he is too young to be involved in; is at Mr. Henderson's where Mrs. Cocke has come to spend the day with Charlotte Balfour and herself; Mrs. Cocke sends love and good wishes; thinks Mr. Henderson might marry again, hopes the woman is good to Thomas. 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Encloses letter begun at several times; ingratitude not one of her faults but omission is; every idea engrossed by Cousin Andrews for whom she feels sympathy; Mr. Andrews is dying; will leave few to honor him for honor or integrity; discharged every trust with propriety \"\u0026 never did the Widow or Orphan suffer by him\"; her life for the past two years had few pleasures; fears her Father Peachy, who declines fast, will die; does not think there is anyone in Williamsburg whom they could \"Claim as a friend\"; they have been unsuccessful at farming and have had to break up their plantation and hire out their negroes; her [NP] Betsey tho[ugh] 15 is very small and looks like a girl of 13; Polly is taller and she thinks will make a pretty woman; they [Betsey and Polly Peachy] have sweet tempers; does not want her to think \"Bet\" [BP] \"not possible\" but her sister is prettier; wishes she could bring her daughters to see her (EW) on the way to visit Betsy, but it will not be possible; is vexed and grieved when she reflects that her sister is deprived of the friend she (EW) would have made if it were not for a foolish quarrel; the two Banisters [Monro and Theodorick] only excused from making a breach between friends except their youth; they [the two Banisters] told Betsy she (EW) call[e]d Mr. F[airfax] \"a fool with his animal magnatism\"; this is of no consequence for her (EW) to learn but was originally the cause of displeasure; has \"learnt\" Theo[doric]k [Banister] \"with some other Chaps as thoughtless as himself\" are living in Edinburgh; is a sad thing for children to be \"giddy and extravagant\"; company obliges her to conclude; assures \"Betsy\" and her children of her and her children's love; flatters herself that she will soon hear from her and that she will be forgiven for her long silence. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Advises him to accomodate his remedies to the state of the system in his contest with \"a powerful and insidious epidemic\"; advises him to tru all modes of treatment; there is a right treatment and he hopes he will find it; true in their country that in rainy seasons low situations are healthy, and high ones sickly; former completely overflowed with water and the \"coltes having no more upon\" [missing] to favor \"putrefaction\"; tells him to tell his farmers who complain about the Plaster of Paris as the cosue of their sickness the story of the potato and how it was banished from France; hopes the Plaster of Paris will not be \"dishonored\" or the sewers of their country degraded by a similar act; his [BR] city is unusually healthy; heavy rains washing the streets and common sewers have been the means \"in the hands of heaven\" of keeping the City healthy. 2pp. AL. [signature clipped]","Scope and Contents Just \"on the wing\" for her winter quarters in Norfolk, Virginia from where she will write to her the particulars as soon as she writes two or three letters to Europe; thanks her for her last letter and says she wrote back but just found out she never got the letter; their friends and relatives are well except for a few colds w[hi]ch were to be expected at that season; Tho[ma]s Henderson and Polly Peachy's two youngest children have the whooping cough tho[ugh] it is not yet severe; Mrs. P., her two daughters and niece and niece [Mary] Andrews with others send affection to her and her family; has not seen Monro [Banister] since last April; he (MB) is well tho[ugh] she trusts and busy in Petersburg, Virginia looing into their \"deranged concerns\"; credits Heaven with supplying her a friend who would keep Theo[doric]k comfortable and happy in Europe [un]til his brother had made some arrangements; he [TB] must have suffer[e]d as his last letter was dated Aug[us]t 24th and he had just gone through his hardest examinations and expected the 12th of Sep[tembe]r following to take his Degrees as a Doctor; he [TB] was soon after to go to Titchfield England, then to London and in the spring to embark for Vir[gini]a; always sends love to her family; a letter from her [AB] sister [Elizabeth Thompson] dated Sep[tembe]r 1st was full of tenderness for her (EW) family; her [ET] family was well but sad because her daughter Mary's husband, Capt[ai]n Dixon, was lost off the coast of Ireland last April; she (EW) may have seen the particulars in the paper, he [CD] commanded the Apollo; his [CD] wife and three children are now residents of their family which adds to the expenditures and the war which makes everything so high, they can scarcely afford to live; anxious to hear how they are after the sickly summer; asks if she has heard anything from Frances [Whiting]; hopes Heaven long preserves the comfort she (EW) gets from her children; sends her affection; asks her to kiss Mary's [Little] bairns for her; the Hamilton's certainly go to Europe next spring. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Asks her to what she owes the long silence; having written a long letter after she returned from Norfolk she was surprised at not having a reply since she (EW) is such a punctual correspondent; fears autumn may have brought sickness to her family; cannot write with the facility she used to so she procrastinated writing this letter; Theo[doric]k [Banister] arrived in perfect health; as she (EW) is also a mother she is assured of her empathy with ther feelings on the arrival of Theo[doric]k; hopes Francis [Whiting] has regained his health upon returning home; the ship which brought him [TB] home was destined up to City Point and his baggage \"being still on board, obliged him immediately to Petersburg\"; otherwise Munro [Banister] would have come down and given her the gratification of seeing the happy meeting; she expects them [MB, TB] on the stage day after this; the Hamiltons expect to sail in Dec[embe]r for England; plans on going to Norfolk to see them as soon as it is safe from yellow fever; plans to visit her (EW) in the summer following if she can raise enough money; Theo[doric]k says her [AB] sister [Elizabeth Thompson] is not well at Titchfield, England but her complaints are not dangerous; received a letter from her sister [ET] and the Admiral Thompson who is still in health and cheerful in his eighty sixth year; her son [TB] says the whole family is agreeable and handsome, especially the female part; Norbourne Thompson is still without a ship and living on half pay with \"Lord Bentick \u0026 the promises of great men\"; he [TB] did not see Alfred Thompson who is in Gibralter with the Army; he is a 1st Lieutenant in the Artillery; her sister [ET] sends affections to her and her family; she [ET] was very good to her [AB] son which makes her love her more, if possible; the \"Old City\" Williamsburg very sickly this Fall; Mrs. Andrews and Griffen Peachy have been seriously ill; both are better but not well yet; Jane Cary's mother, sister and brother have gone to Albemarle among their relatives since Jane's death; Wilson is married to Virginia Randolph, a very accomplished lady; they [Wilson and Virginia] are going to live with his grandfather; Sally is betroth[e]d to Mr. Henson, a student of law, very respectable but of slender fortune; Mrs. Andrews and Mrs. Peachy with their daughters greet her and hers as does Charlotte Balfour, Mr. Henderson whose son [Thomas] is well and he is still a widower, Mr. Cocke, the Tazewells, the Skipwiths, the Tuckers and the \"good old Carys, not yet return[e]d from their summer's excursion\"; Mrs. Skipwith writes her husband is so ill she fears she will never reach home; [...?]. 3pp. AL. [letter mutilated, signature missing]","Scope and Contents Thro[ugh] Mr. Mason, a student at William and Mary College, she [AB] heard that George [Whiting] was married to an \"amiable young lady\" of whom she (EW) approved; heard it exhilarated her spirits so that she lost all sickness; hopes that loss may very long be hers; congratulates her; asks her to congratulate the wedding pair for her; \"the Doctor [Robert H. Little], his sweet Rib [Mary (Whiting) Little], and Francis [Whiting]\" all possess her best wishes; [addresses her next remark to RH] intended to reply to his letter introducing Mr. Brown, but was waiting for him to arrive which he hasn't yet; she and her friends made repeated inquires after Mr. Brown to no avail; was worried about not having heard from them knowing she (EW) was in poor health; planned on writing them a long letter when she was taken sick with pleurisy; recovered from her illness and wrote before she had a more serious attack; describes her illness and treatment by bleeding; not allowed to write very much because of her illness; wrote her two letters from Norfolk which she believes never got to her; Monro's [Banister] marriage to Miss P. \"has long since been done away - even after the fixing of the wedding date\"; he is now engaged to another to whom he is sincerely attached; Miss P. Bolling, daughter of Mr. Robert Bolling by his first wife, with the consent of her father and grandmother decided to marry Monro; if they could both dispose happily with their other two sons their hearts would be replete; her family is in perfect health and asks to be remembered to her (EW) family; Admiral Thompson and his family are well although Norbourne is in Ireland as Commander of the Sea Fencibles and Alfred is in Gibralter as a 1st Lieutenant in the Royal Artillery; Uncle [Wilson] Cary recovering from a fall from his horse in which he broke no bones but was \"sadly bruised\"; Mrs. Andrews is in delicate health and seldom well for a whole week, partly from fatigue caused by being \"(Martha like) 'careful and troubled about many things'\"; she [Mrs. Andrews] sends her love as do all their connections and favorite friends; Sally Cary is married to Mr. Henson and has a son named William Henry; Wilson Cary was married to Miss Virginia Randolph at Tuckahoe? has a child named Wilson Miles; Polly Peachy who is married to Mr. Tabb had a premature child this winter and was reduced to death's door but recovered perfectly; Theo[doric]k was instrumental in the recovery and is now fixing her eight miles from Petersburg; her mother and her [?] are well and living at Mr. Peachy Senior's in the house where Mr. Hornsby lived when she (EW) was here; Mrs. Tucker wants her (EW) to visit so they can \"turn out\" and \"set the town to rights\"; she [MT] married her daughter to Mr. Joseph Cabell \"one of the most sensible, best informed men of the age\"; Mr. Cary's Sen[io]r and Jun[io]r (Rebecca and Jane) wish to be retained in her memory and to assure her they would be happy to see her there; Niece Andrews would like to stay at her house; asks her to come; Mrs. Skipwith is at her daughter Corbin's; the Hamiltons, whom she left in March last, wish to be remembered to her; they were pleased by her (EW) remembrances; asks her to kiss the little ones for her; finds Papa thinks her namesake the prettiest because she has black eyes; tells her to tell Papa [KH] that she excuses his being partial to [Frances] Anne Banister; has tacked an \"e\" to her name because it was prettiest, asks them to follow the example; tell Mr. Little that she is pleased that he submits to the government of his \"fat little wife.\" 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Upon returning from Alexandria last Sunday found his letter of the proceeding evening; sorry that his absence prevented him from seeing him; \"As Saturday is always a Holiday with us at the Commencement of Congress\" he frequently visits his friends on that day in Alexadnria; affords him the pleasure to render him services there or elsewhere; asks him to let him know what the business he alluded to in his letter was and he would do it immediately; can do nothing more than speculate on the subject of Peace or war as no official communications have been received from England since the meeting of Congress; prevailing opinion there is that there will be no war; he has his fears; thinks they are apt to believe what they wish; asks to be presented respectfully to Mrs. Whiting and Mrs. Little. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Assures him he felt pride and pleasure with the way he acted with Myers; his conduct evinced sentiments of \"honout\" and humanity; his [Myers] behavior almost indicates \"the moon must have some agency with his intellects\"; discusses an incident in which Myers pulled out his \"bane\" and commanded him [Sommervell] \"to swallow it\"; shame added to the folly by the fact that no witnesses were present; discusses his involvement with a woman who is not named; Mr. Coleman has lately been in that city and has seen a report of the affair in his favor; other news. 4pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Received her letter of August 26 with the four profiles and letter from John for which she is obliged; after returning from Mr. Tabbs at Goshen was attacked with the ague and fever right after two spells of another nature from which she was barely recovered; her \"poor old shatter[e]d carcase\" was so weakened she could not write; has gotten well by removing with Theodorick's [Banister] family to \"a healthy little spot a few miles from Petersburg\"; her \"sweet Grand Daughter\" recover[e]d her lost flesh there [near Peterburg]; Monro [Banister] and his wife and child have left Williamsburg in search of health; the child [MB's son] was a fine large child but has become emaciated probably because the place Williamsburg is unhealthy although he is also teething; certain that Mr. Little will agree that the place is not healthy; sorry that Mr. Little was so sick, but it might have been a \"seasoning\" and hopes he will come there again although he has determined not to; if he (RL) never visits her again she and her family send their good wishes to him wherever he is; concerned that she (EW) has suffered badly with rheumatism this summer; wishes she had the power to relieve her; hers (EW) and Mary's [Little] profiles are not so striking as the two little girls whom she thinks look like thier mother when a child; thankful for the affectionate dispositions of her two little nieces [she is really their great great Aunt]; thanks her for teaching them to know her; sends love and kisses to the girls; George and Lady [Frances Harrison (Horner) Whiting] seem to understand well the text \"increase and multiply\"; saw in Norfolk last year a lady who spoke highly of her (EW) daughter-in-law [FW]; hopes Francis Beverly [Whiting] will be as successful in his pursuits; sends love to her sons; asks her to send her affection to Mary [Little], a \"paragon of industry\" and her Hubby [RH]; the Doctor and his Lady asked her to remember to say they planned on visiting next summer; she plans to visit if her \"infirmities will permit\"; shall exert herself to join them [Doctor, Lady]; fears she flatters herself; Polly Tabb sends her love and Mary, who has one little girl, sets out on Saturday to visit her mother, where she expects to increase her family; her [Mary] husband is expected to return from Ballston Springs where bad health carri[e]d him; [...?]; if their friends in the \"Old City\" knew she was writing would ask to be remembered; plans, if they are all well next month, to accompany her two sons, their wives and grandchildren to the place of her nativity Williamsburg; her friends are all anxious to be acqainted with her daughters [in-law]; from there [AB's family] will return home and she will go to see the Hamiltons in Norfolk probably for the last time as they plan to go to England next spring; Niece A[ndrews] write Charlotte Balfour is sadly affected with gout, with one hand disabled and sometimes she even gets it in the head and stomach; she [CB] looks terrible; this is a specimen of Monro's [Banister] paper; he keeps a good heart and thinks in the winter it will be in more demand. 4pp. ALS. [letter mutilated]","Scope and Contents Would have made an early reply to her last letter but was sick; asks for forgiveness for procrastinating in writing; is in this neighborhood because Theodorick's [Banister] wife, [Signora Tabb] was going to \"increase her family\" and did have a daughter; she [ST] \"looks badly\" which is not surpriding since a few days before her delivery she caught the measles; the infant was full of it and she is glad they both recovered as well as they have; as has her other granddaughter, Marth Peyton [Banister], named after Mr. Giles' first lady; fortunate to have the opportunity of meeting Dr. Graham and Lady, who is very agreeable and ladylike person with most pleasing manners; regrets the measles prevented them [AB and the Grahams] from being together more; finds Mr. Little has found out \"the way for a son without getting advice about it\"; delighted with accounts of his \"beauteous daughters\"; asks her to kiss them for their old Aunt Ban, as the young fry call her; hopes to hear Mary [Little] is happily rid of her present burden and her spirits lifted from the depression caused by the death of her friend and neighbor; heard George [Whiting] has another child; trust Francis [Whiting] will soon have a child; last May Monro [Banister] presented her with another grandson; his (MB) wife and infant are well but he and his eldest son, William Constable, named after his friend and patron, are not well; he (MB) is sick from imprudently going in the River after heating himself and his son [WB] is teething; Theodorick and his wife send greetings; had to \"repair to the toilette for dining at Mr. Giles'\"; Mrs. Tabb expects Mr. Giles to dine with them [the Grahams] who will deliver this letter tomorrow; would like to tell her about relations in Williamsburg and over the Atlantic but woke this morning with \"a light dancing\" before her eyes and a headache; Theo[doric]k advises the disuse of the quill; promises to write shortly; sends love and best wishes; does not want to be taken to task again for not naming her grandchildren; will call her new grandchild Eliza and Sister T[abb] with herself will add to the gratification; Monro's son is named after him. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Wonders if she will remember him since he has not written in so many years; has been chided by his conscience for his silence; having gotten more settled and systematic she will be hearing from him more regularly; will give him pleasure to hear how she is doing, after flirting with young girls and being jilted by a widow he decided to act with a little more generalship; offered his hand to an excellent widow, with a son just twelve months older than his own son; after a short hesitation she accepted; was married last Dec[embe]r; the two little boys get along very well; would like to see her at Elmswood; promises his wife will do everything possible to make her visit agreeable; planned on going to Albemarle during the boys' vacation \"but a little invisible urchin will prevent it\"; he will have to make a quick trip to Albemarle on business; his son is in good health, grows rapidly and is making tolerable progress in his education; Mrs. Andrews is very well and is getting her carriage repaired for a trip to Richmond; does not know whether she [Mrs. Andrews] or Charlotte Balfour intends to turn out; informs her \"that everything wil be quite smart\"; D[octo]r Bracken and his daughter left the \"Old City\" Williamsburg for Frederick by way of the \"Federal City\" [Washington]; thinks Mr. B[racken] has a lady in his eye as he is visiting Frederick two summers successively; his [Mr. Bracken] daughter Sally is married and Julia bespoke and it's not good for a man to be alone; her Uncle [Wilson] Cary and Aunt Cary left town last week for Cary's brook; he [WC] fell while walking in his garden and broke his leg, but recovered enough to set out on his journey; the \"excellent Tuckers\" leave tomorrow; their Cousin Peachy and her boys are well; her [Polly Peachy] daughter Betsey is visiting her sister; sends best wishes to her and her family. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Mr. Thomas Tabb, Theo[doric]k's wife's brother sets out tomorrow to visit his Aunt Whiting and other relatives in her (EW) neighborhood and will stop by if he can; sends best wishes for Mary's [Little] safe delivery; she and her daughter Signora [(Tabb)] B[anister] send love; [Theodorick] has gone to Petersburg or would join them in sending love; her other son and daughter [Monro Banister and Mary Banister] are at Sulphur Springs where Monro and his eldest son are in pursuit of health; heard they [MB and son] are better but not yet well; Mary Banister and younger child are well as are the Hamiltons [in Norfolk] where she plans on going for the winter; plans to stop in Williamsburg on the way to the Hamiltons to see her friends; thinks they [friends] will be returned from their summer excursions; Mrs. Andrews and Charlotte Balfour are in Richmond with Nancy Randolph who has increased her family by her first son; Mr. [Wilson] Cary has not yet gone up the country \"as usual\" [sic] this year as he has been taken up with a vertigo while walking with two or three ladies in the garden; he [WC] fell with his leg under him and broke his leg; he [WC] bore it with patience and fortitude which contributed to the cure; last she heard of he was almost well; Mrs. [Polly] Peachy, since the death of the old gentleman, has taken in a few boarders which enables her to keep a \"good\" house; he [Mr. Peachy, P.P. father-in-law] has left her everything he possessed for life; Mrs. Jenny Cary is at her mother's in Albemarle who is in a precarious state of health; her [JC's mother] daughter Mrs. Newsom is living in King and Queen [County, Virginia], has two sons and a daughter; Miles Cary is to be married this fall to Miss Curl; Wilson and his family are fixed in Fluvanna; Polly Tabb and hers are all well; she is pregnant again; they expect them [the Tabbs] to be there in a few days; she [PT] had a son by her former marriage who is nearly Thomas' [Henderson] age and the two are greatly attached to each other; Thomas has written to her to tell her how happy he is in a good Mama; has not ehard from Titchfield, England; Signora asked her to assure her (EW) that she plans to visit her and that nothing save sickness or death will stop her; asks her to tell Mary [Little] has spread her fame for industry from the sample of linen for her \"Hubbby\" (RL); sends her love to the family; he (RL) must have cut a funny figure in his breeches; asks her to inform her friends, especially Doctor Graham and Lady, that she is in the neighborhood so they won't neglect her; visited Mr. Giles yesterday where all were well. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Hopes Francis [Whiting] told her she could not send a letter to her by him because her old acquaintances and Monro's wife [Mary Banister] provided her with too much company to get the time to write; told him [FW]to give her love to them and tell them she would be writing by Post; arrived there on Saturday the 6th [July] with her grandson Monro [Banister] who was sick; he [MB, Jr.] is better but the \"intense warm weather keeps him very funney\"; tells her to take her time writing letters to her friends and family; Francis [Whiting] relates the particulars of his visit; but for his [FW] kindness she could not have left Norfolk when she did; had incurred for neccessaries a small account as she had expected her sons to come down, which she could not turn her back on unpaid; he [FW] pressed her to quit Norfolk as the sickly season was coming on and offered her the use of his purse; introduced him to the Barrauds and the Kings who were pleased with her (EW) remembrance of them and sent their regards; considers herself a friend of Mrs. H. as she holds her (EW) in great estimation; planned on calling on her (EW) cousin Tunstall when she was in Norfolk last Dec[embe]r as she had promised her [Cousin Tunstall] niece, Catherine Hill, who is boarding with Niece [Polly] Peachy, but much company, rheumatism, and a bad cough made her procrastinate and prevented her from seeing her and introducing her (EW) son [FW] to her; Catherine Hill is very much like her mother who is dead; she [CH] is supported by her brother whose industry keeps them both comfortable; says nothing of relatives and friends because some wrote her by Francis [Whiting] and Mrs. Cocke, the Tuckers, and Mrs. Skipwith send their remembrances; the \"ancient city\" Williamsburg looks melancholy with so many houses shut up; many inhabitants have left for their summer residences; Francis [Whiting] can tell her (EW) about the Hendersons, her [AB] sons and daughters, and \"their young fry\"; wishes to accompany the Doctor and family as far as her (EW) house; thinks she will see the Doctor and family in a week to ask if she can accompany them; Monro [Banister] \"and his Rib\" [Mary Banister] send love to her and her family; if she could see all the confusion she was surrounded with -- females chattering, children squalling and nurses making noises to quiet them -- she would realize she must conclude; apologizes for not providing her with any root or flower seed; was told the fall is the best time for both; is promised some from several people if an opportunity offers for conveying them, Mrs. Bolling said nothing would have prevented her sending them but they were not in season; thanks her for the moss-tippet she sent her which she shall prize for her sake as well as the fact she thinks it very pretty. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Takes the opportunity to write to both of her niees in one letter as Mrs. Tabb is making a mournful trip to Goshen tomorrow; asls to be excused for writing to them both in one letter but Monro [Banister] is on a short visit there and she cannot absent herself long; the bearer \"is intelligent\" so she makes no statement of the family there; takes pleasure in telling her little Monro [Banister] is recovered and Polly [Mary] and Siegnora [Banister] are \"in the family way\"; was told by Monro [Banister] who was just in Goshen that all there were as well as could be expected tho[ugh] Polly Tabb looked badly and there is cause to fear she is likely to add to her distressed family; her [PT] mother wrote that she [PT] wishes a home for herself but it will be impossible to do so without \"a protector\"; she [PT] fears her house cuold not be agreeable as she is necessitated to take boarders; she [PT] is determined to wait the arrival of Mrs. Tabb and abide by her advice; Mrs. Peachy will be home in October; Monro [Banister] was also at Colonel [Wilson] Cary's in Fluvanna on his way home; they [the Carys] were all well but [Colonel Wilson Cary] is in low spirits as the prospect for a crop is very unfavorable and he is in a great deal of debt; she [AB] sympathizes with him [WC]; hopes the family is in perfect health; remarks to Charlotte Balfour that she has always considered her one of her nieces; a letter from Mrs. Hamilton mentioned she had just seen Doctor Balfour and that he and his family were well; sorry to say Mrs. Boush was not well; imagines that Mrs. Letty has complicated her plan and got off to some other state as she has eluded every search; expected to find her in Norfolk; her sons and daughter Siegnora send love; Siegnora [Banister] is determined to visit her (EW) next summer if God spares her, blesses them; Mrs. Tabb has arrived and sends her love to Mrs. Andrews and Charlotte Balfour and would love to see them on their way home; Mr. Whiting has had direction given him and can persuade them the distance from Fredericksburg will be the same as to Richmond. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Concerned to hear they have all suffered from sickness; thinks the accident Doctor Little met with must have been distressing in his weakened state; thanks God her (RL) and Mary are returned to good health and cheerfulness; tell Eliza the old mitts she sent her to Leesburg, Virginia were hardly worth thanks; supposes they were worn out long ago; will write Eliza when her eyes get better and the weather is milder; presently \"can hardly get ink thaw[e]d enough to write\" and is almost and \"ice sickle\" herself; did not get coal [un]til lately and it will not burn so they depend on wood; can only get a scanty supply [of wood] as one of her horses has been lame since her journey to Polly Tabb's of which she gave the Doctor a full detail; situation has almost reconciled her to not having her (EW) down with them that winter, but next [year]; Charlotte Balfour was taken ill after they got down, and continued \"in the most distressed state [un]til lately\"; Doctor Galt considered her state \"bilious\" as Doctor Little had and gave her an emetic; she [CB] has been better ever since; they often talk of the happy time they passed at \"Enfield\"; she, Charlotte Balfour and neighbor Cocke send their love; she [CB] is much distressed by \"the death of her amiable [daughter?] Mrs. Innes which will be lamented by all who knew her\"; was surprised at the account she gave her of Miss Tabb's conduct to cousin Frank but \"if she was capapble of being so fickle it was a fortunate escape for him\"; hopes he [Frank] will consider it a fortunate escape; tell Frank she is upset he didn't visit them as he promised; sees no justice in him in his resenting them because \"a young lady treated him ill\"; hopes he [Frank] will keep his word; hopes Beverly Blair carried up the pins she (EW) went for as he is now in the Company Line; Miss Egglestone undertacks [sic] to dispose of the trimming and for that went up without a lett[e]r from her and the artichoke and lce plant seed; did not get a letter his [BB] father wrote to her informing her of his going until he had already left; had sent the little wheel she had promised counsin Mary [Little] she would have repaired as someone had stolen the brass fly and another piece from it; disappointed that the workman who promised to make another has not done it yet so Mary [Little] cannot use it at the fireside or w[h]en walking about; hopes it will be done by the time the [Dr. Robert and Mary Little] come down in the Spring; tells her (EW) to tell them [the Littles] she will be happy to see them and hopes she (EW) accompanies them; has not heard of B. Blair or his \"sweet wife's\" return; hopes to have good accounts of them [EW, RL, ML] from them; tells her to tell the Doctor she hopes he plans on writing her; thinks it fortunate that John and B. Blair were not in Richm[on]d the night the theatre burned down as they might have been there; her son-in-law Randolph and her daught[e]r Elia were miraculously saved; heard acquaintance Mr. Noel had a narrow escape; their neighbors Mr. and Mrs. Greenhowe and her niece, Mrs. Gerrardine and her son with many of her other acquaintances \"fel lvictim to the devouring flames\"; this has been an eventful period as \"there have been three shackes [sic] of an Earthquake\"; thanks God there has been no damage other than making several people \"very sick at stomach during that time\"; thinks it may have been more calamitous at other places; Cousing [Polly (Cary)] Peachy and Mr. Henderson beg to be remembered to her and cousin Mary [Little]; just heard of the death of Mrs. Fairfax in England; she has by her will [bear?] her to her bro[the]r, her grandson W[ilson] Cary and her niece Peachy; her (EW) neighbor Mrs. Clanahan will regret her good old friend; asks that she and Charlotte Balfour be remembered to her and all her neighbors; asks God to bless her (EW) family; asks her to kiss the children for her. 4pp. ALS.","...[at]tempt to burn Norfolk; her fears were groundless; her good friend Mrs. Andrews wrote to [?] and offered him a part of her house to remove his [?]; he says they are going to continue where they are and depend on providence for their protection; their [?] has taken several prizes on board of whic[h] [?] and esteem[e]d friend Doct[o]r Miller his [?] are staying with them and she received a letter from him in [?] then at sea and had just taken a valuable [?] with the expectation tha[t] [?] return to her in better health; hopes God grants it; their mutual [?] is as usual sometimes sick and sometimes well; at present she's well except for weak eyes which she asks her to say keeps her from writing; she thanks her for the last letter and regrets she has not rec[eive]d the one mentioned in her laster letter; Judge Nelson died last night after a long and tedious illness; he would not let his daughters be informed of his illness so they will be shocked when the messenger is dispatched to call them to the funeral; the rest of her friends are well and unite in regards to her and her family; never saw her Uncle [Wilson] Cary look better than he does at present; Griffin Peachy was doing well; her darling child [Thomas Henderson] is also doing well. 2pp. ALS. [first page missing, mutilated]","Scope and Contents Her letter to Charlotte Balfour reached them as they were leaving; hastens to relieve her \"anxiety\"; suffered in the general panic of Williamsburg when the British landed within four or five miles of them as there was only 50 militia in the place; the students [of the College of William and Mary] all went out and any boy that c[oul]d held a musquet [sic]; feared less for her own safety than for \"the precious live that might be lost\"; dear Thomas H[enderson] was not inactive tho[ugh] only fifteen, he was sent with a cart for bacon for the troops that were expected; dreaded his being taken with his cargo by the enemy; he arrived safe but had to walk eight miles back and since his shoes did not fit him he took them off; he met so many people flying he feared the Town Williamsburg was taken but continued on determined to share the fate of his friends; that even[in]g a large reinforcement of troops arrrived who had marched 36 miles in hot, dry weather; they [the reinforcements] expected to have the enemy to dislodge but thanks God the enemy left with no bloodshed except if the animals [?]; generally now believed they [the enemy] meant only to forage; if the reinforcements had been sent sooner they may have arrived more comfortably and been able to save Hampton, Virginia where the troops fought nobly but were sacrificed by not having reinforcements in time; their friend Major Corbin is still suffering with wounds he rec[eive]d; he [Major Corbin] led their troops and 40 men were seen to level their muskets at him; they [the enemy] shot his horse in the head and him in the thigh and arm; his [Major Corbin] wife knew when the attack began and heard enemy cannon and knew her husband was exposed; she [Mrs. Corbin] had a son in the Chesapeake whom she concluded was killed and another son with Commander Dieuter who wrote he was expecting to engage two British battleships; her [Mrs. Corbin] sons are spared and her husband recovering; asks \"how many hearts are wrung by the missings occasien'd [sic] by this war\"; wishes they [MA and CB] could accept her invitation to visit but as John and her horses are infirm she cannot attempt such a journey; she could not have come that far except Mr. Randolph aided her with a serv[an]t and horses; the Randolphs went on to Powhatan Virginia; the Randolphs are to send down their carriage and horses for Daugh[te]r Eliza [Randolph], her son John, Charlotte and herself to go up next week; she shall stay with them some weeks and then come back to her friends here [Richmond, Virginia] \"[un]til the sickly season is over below\"; only God knows whether she has a habitation to return to; left her property and friends there Williamsburg with great reluctance; Cousin Peachy for her health's sake ought to have gone up the country but was afraid to leave her property; her [counsin Polly Peachy] daugh[te]r Betsey went up with Polly Tabb; her [MA] daugh[te]r Randolph begged her [MA] to assure her and Mary Little of her kind regards; Mrs. Cringan who is in very bad health asks to be remembered to her and her daughter [ML]; hears Dr. Blair, his wife andsons are rejuvinated by her \"upper air - from the mts. [?] they bring you\"; she (EW) must have Cousin F with her and also Dr. Banister and his family; asks her to remember her and Charlotte to them all; assure Doctor Little and Mary [Little] of their esteem for them and their family; wishes she could see them all again; happy that Captain \"Mc\" and his Lady are well; asks her to tell Mrs. \"Mc\" they were delighted with her nephews \"they are both fine fellows\"; hopes the youngest [nephew] who remained [in Williamsburg] during their troubles has gotten safely to friends and \"feels no bad effects from the Exposures he had\"; asks to be remebered to her neighbors and acquaintances and Miss Elizabeth and Mary and Nancy Banny and all the little ones for her; Charlotte intends writing when they get to Mr. Randolph's. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Promised to inform him when he received his orders what ship he was on; the secretary has atached [sic] him to the old Constellation, Captain Campbells; does not expect to sail in less than six weeks but shall be much obliged to him to send his bed cloaths [sic] down to the city [Washington] as soon as possible as he wishes to get on board and choose his birth [sic]; currently stationed in Alexandria on the Leamer where he repaired that morning; as he may conclude he is \"very much engaged\"; asks him to give his love to all family and \"enquiring\" friends. 1p. ALS. Including Nwscl, \"An Old Battle Ship\", [hand dated March 1891] and the \"Constellation\" and \"Insurgente\". 2pp.","Scope and Contents Although her pen has been siilent he has not been forgotten by his sister; frequently realizes the adage \"delays are dangerous\"; they are inadequate to the tasks assigned by God; if only they could think he \"ordereth all things right, and for our own good\"; he has advantages that others are deprived of; he has a church to go to and should take the opportunity while it is in his power; when she reflects on how often she has been afflicted \"by the awful hand of God\" in the alst two years, she knows it is by his grace alone she is spared for repentence; hopes he is paying great attention to his studies and embracing every opportunity spiritually as well as temporally; supposes he wants to hear something concerning home; thanks God they are all well; Robert is much better in health although little in relation to his hip; all medical aid has proven ineffective so they must trust in God alone; Aunt Mary [Whiting] is very sick, the rest of Uncle F[rancis Whiting] family is well; Uncle G[eorge Whiting] has gone from Lime Hills with his family; they were favored with a visit from Uncle Carlyle [Fairfax Whiting] last week; asks him to give her love to Aunt [Anne] B[anister] when he next sees her and also to Cousin Nat; everyone sends love to him; hopes when their pilgrimage there terminates, they shall be united to all dear to them who have gone before them when their gracious maker calls. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Wishes Mr. Francis B[everly] Whiting much happiness; hopes she and Mrs. [Mary (Whiting)] Little find a daughter and sister worthy of them; is now fixed at the new school and has been fatigued and worried about moving; is tired of moving from one place to another so that nothing short of returning to Virginia could tempt her to start again; Fenton is once more at school; Mary will end her schooling at the end of the year; her daughter Francis is to be a first rate scholar and Lucy kept until she is grown up if they can do so; they are in fair health except for herself; has rheumatism in her head which is so bad sometimes she cannot speak; unlike her (EW) she is in a noisy crowd taking care of a large family and does not have time to rest although she sometimes does so whether it is convenient or not; trying to get her children educated thinking it is the best portion a parent can give; high learning was not in fashion for females as it is now; does not see as a result of increased education \"more amiable manners more polite attentions better wives or mothers better mistresses or neighbors\"; concludes it must be all inward work which never comes out; thinks Mama and Aunt Banister \"as elegant as any of the new times\"; have ahd a most uncommon winter; the plum trees at the beginning of the year were white in bloom but in 20 hours everything that has liquid in it froze and broke; lost 23 jugs of molasses in the meat house; thinks it is horrid climate; they never see a \"healthy sound looking young person\" or an old one; yellow-green complexions are all the fashion; Athens was an exception, she speaks of this place where they are the most dressy extravagant people she ever saw and the worst looking; [?] is as common as homespun in Loudoun [County, Virginia]; was told that 14 miles from there the cold plague has made its appearance; asks Doctor Little to write and let her know what the treatment and symptoms are as she has no idea; asks her to get her brother George to write what Doctor Lacy says in the multiplicity of Council; discusses the selfish world and rise of individualism and how she must stay alive to care for her female children in particular; they have madara bread and plenty to spare as cotton as brought in a lot of money this year; everything is three and four times more than it is in Virginia so that a great deal of money does not go as far as it would there; Mr. Bretton has seen Louisisa and she is sold to a man 14 miles from there; her breeding and manners far above his but she may live inplenty and be well used; he thinks a great deal of her and refused a high price for her; she has not seen her [Louisisa] yet but she sent word she would come to see her; a man sold by Jonathan Carter, formerly owned by Garretson Nelson, came out with Louisisa; he came to see them at Christmas and many an egg and chicken he has bought from him in the old hollow and on the mountain; he told something about all the old neighbors which he believes are tales; ever forgets anyone black or white or thinks anyone does unless they choose to; skes her to let her mother know she heard from her; Mary will write to sister Nancy. 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Is now in Charlestown; witnessed the last of \"poor Clayhill\"; his funeral was preached by Mr. Bryan; William is well; sets out in the morning for Washington; she will find in her cabinet a letter to Calhoun and one from Dr. Triplett to Colonel Beaufort; asks her to forward them on to Washington by the first mail; is not well owing to the late ride last night; will write from Washington and hopes to hear from her by every mail; hopes Francis B[everly] W[hiting] and Mr. Burwell have procured a letter from Gene[ra]l Tucker it will aid him very much; sends love to all; plans to return to Williams tonight. 1p. ALS.","Scope and Contents Arrived safe but fatigued last evening; his foot is still continuing to be very painful he believes owing to some cold he has contacted; in his late excurtian [sic] he is as well as one could expect for one of his age; he is \"gratfull\" for all things as he is sure she will conclude; found William better and all hands well; M[ar]y Castleman presented her husband with a \"fair boy\" the night before he (RL) got home and all is well; saw her today and she is anxious to see her, no doubt to show her son; asks her to come home on Wednesday; says she cannot tell how much he wants to see her; hopes their \"dear Mary is better\"; if her bowels require active medicine, he would with the consent of Dr. W. advise the common magnesia and sulphur; the more active bowels are the more the head is affected; prefers small and repeated bleedings; very little medicine is required if leaches could be procured and applied to the temples; is assured it would give great relief; asks to be pressented affectionately to her; he hopes she is attending to her grandson, poultry, etc.; letter will accompany Mrs. Hs. [incomplete]. 2pp. AL. [signature clipped, final pages missing]","Scope and Contents Received her nore concerning wool and sends her a part of what he has on hand having sold all but a few fleeces; kept but a few having much coarse cloth as will serve his people this winter; gald to find that wool is in increasing demand; hopes farmers will be induced to keep a good stock; was hoping to see her at Millwood this spring, but was compelled to go to Berkeley in the stage and the only way to get to her house was thro[ugh] Winchester; the Opickon [Opequon Creek] was too high for several days to cross without risk; crossed at Harper's Ferry on his was down and ran a considerable risk, the river being so high and \"the boat so crazy as to require more than an hour's repair\" before they could venture in her; happy to hear that they are all well; sorry he cannot say the same of his family; Mrs. Little, Henry and Carlyle have been sick and the two first are still very unwell; Sally was nearly killed a few weeks ago by falling thro[ugh] the trap door of the store room which a careless servant had opened behind her without her knowing it; she [Sally] stepped back and fell to the bottom, and how she escaped without being killed no one knows; her head was much cut and she was bruised all over; she is now nearly well of her bruises; asks how Frank's [Francis Whiting] family is; asks when she last heard from George [Whiting]; fears the removal of the Chancery Court will injure him; asks what she thinks of the great folks at Washington; asks \"have not some immortalized themselves [?]\"; asks when Frank goes to the Springs; Aunt Betsey and Mr. Rice are living at Bullskin; hears Mr. Rice has a church at Battletown; supposes she often hears him preach and as he is a Yankee much pleased with him; \"what a pity more Southerns do not study divinity, and marry out Girls instead of those blessed Yankees\"; knows she is partial to them having seen her in the company of one Nash; heard one of his nieces was addressed by one [Yankee]; asks if it's so; hopes if she marries him he is better than they commonly are; wishes to know how Frank's and Robert's crops are; hopes they are not like his, which are as usual very bad; should be sorry if he heard her neighborhood was sickly but hopes Robert [Little] gets a good deal of practice or if not is laboring under hypochondria; tell George when she writes him that he wrote him some time since and cannot account for his receiving no answer; wishes her and all her friends happiness. 4pp. ALS.","Sent him all the information he possessed in answer to his letter of alst November in ragard to the book he [FH] wanted to publish; as he is interested in the subject, would like to know if he received his letter and when he could expect his copy; Judge Windham Robertson published, not long before his death, a book giving the history of his ancestors on his mother's side who was a Bolling and a descendant of Robert Bolling who married Jane Rolfe, the granddaughter of Pocahontas; has the book; hopes to hear from him soon. 1p. ALS.","Scope and Contents They traveled on after leaving her pretty leisurely, the heavy roads not facilitating progress owing to the stage's being very wet and uncomfortable; \"dear little Frederick\" [Horner] had a chill before he got here and was quite ill and extremely cold for a long time; discovered it and began to rub him with hot spirit; wrapped him in hot flannels and his fever came on and was very high; he has had a return each day, a fever last night that went off with perspiration; that morning he had a fever when she saw him first and will not get up; they have given him no medicine which she thinks should be done immediately; Dr. Horner will be at home that evening; supposes he [Dr. Horner] will administer something; Mary [(Little) Horner] took the journey very well and has been incessantly active about her house since she came; she has been very badly also and now pretty tired; the house is fixed and quiet; Mary seems pleased and happy; \"Mr. H[orner] lookes very badly but has missed his chills Bob well\"; Christian Scott is here and send much love with a kiss to Pa; asks if she will send her measuring stockings out of her work \"draw,\" R. Island cotton; Mary wishes her [ML] to take her little Mary's tin cup the largest size and put away - for Robert H. who asked to have it, she [MH] not with many things to remind her of the \"sweet baby\"; if she sees any of her things lying about in the house asks her to put them away; anxious to hear from home, as she left the girls and so many fr[ien]ds sick; asks her to tell Pa his words \"that she stays so little at home\" still sound in her ears; asks what she can do when she must be concerned with the convenience of others; asks her to give her love to all; asks her to tell her sister E[lizabeth] one can send her some of her household conveniences now that she has no further use for them, at present; asks her to give her love to Lucy E.W. and tell her she regrets not seeing her the morning she left; asks where she could have retired to ?; too tired to write any more; sends love to all and asks them to write \"fully\"; heard from Fredericksburg that all are well except for John Blair who has been ill for four weeks; they are worried about him; they think liver complaint; they were then all well at Morven. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Should have written him earlier but expecting his \"face to get well every day\" did not wish to write until he could advice him of the circumstance; can wait no longer; \"tis so nearly well and yet not well\"; has determined to say nothing about it; trusts that in a few days he will be in good health again; they arrived there from Orange Court House in seven days; they got there safely after a dangerous trip; travel[le]d every day from 3 a.m. to 11 p.m. with nine passengers inside and six to eight outside; it was generally rainging; could tell him the story of a Frenchman but will put it off except for his wife's sister from Louisiana \"whose health is yet delicate\"; was reported that morning that cholera made its appearance at Louisville, 30 miles west of them; does not believe it but it might be true; Mr. Talbot, formerly of V[irgini]a, called to say, he rec[eive]d a letter yesterday from Winchester, Virginia saying the cholera is raging in Cha[rle]s Town, Harper's Ferry and Sheperdston; in the former place eight have been attacked and five died, the other three were not expected to live; alarmed by the news asks him to write immediately and let him know if it's true or not; will be miserable until he hears from him on the subject; would say more but wants to get letter out in today's mail; his wife would send love but is in the country and doesn't know he write; she will write in a day or two; asks him not to fail writing immediately; his best love to sister Mary [Little] and all the family, the Croses, Tooley, Campbell, Dr. I., Mr. Vanwyck, etc. 2pp. ALS.","Bill for £40.12.9 sterling to Messieurs James Buchanan \u0026 Co., Merchant, London, England signed by Robert Carter, Virginia on verso, note to pay contents to Mr. Robert Allason or order value in accounts signed by William Allason.","Scope and Contents Good shipped on board the [?] Nancy to William Allason, Merchant, Falmouth, Virginia, by John Robinson Mater for Rappahannock River in Virginia on the proper account and \"Rique\" of Mr. William Allason, Merchant. Including ALS from William Horner, Liverpool, England to \"Sir\" (William Allason, Falmouth, Virginia), October 25, 1773, concerning the means of shipping his goods, the Cambridge having been put ashore going out; feared the other part of his order would be too late going out but as strong westerly winds kept all ships from sailing for two months it did not. 2pp.","Scope and Contents Received his letter by the York which said he [WA] had shipt [sic] four Hund[red]s of tobacco by her to his address and asking to send him gods by his own ship; this would have been punctually compiled had his tobacco come in his ship but as it didn't this letter was put aside; though a Bill of Lo[a]ding for three Hund[red]s of tobacco shipt [sic] by him in the Cambridge there was no letter from him so he did not know what to do; today he found the above-mentioned letter he had put aside; sorry to see the letter so late as his ship was clear[e]d out three days before and the goods could not be got out of the country under a fortnight or three weeks and are not to be had in town or he would have sent them; does not know of any ship bound for Virginia orwould send them; had he written by the Cambridge this would not have happened; apologizes again for forgetting the letter by the York; his three hund[red]s of tobacco are \"of a middling kind\" and will do everything in his power to make the most of them, but the price is \"considerably reduced\" and there is very little demand for it at present; the Glasgow Merch[an]ts have sold to the French 1d 3/4 and they expect it to be the same price there [London], tho[ugh] they haven't bought any lately; as soon as tobacco is sold will render him the sales of them; should be glad of his assistance loading back the Cambridge; assures him of his best endeavor for his interest. 2pp. ALS.","Robert H. Little is infirm and would like to resign the position in favor of his son, signed by John E. Page, George William Blakeman, James H. Clark \u0026 Co., Millwood, Clarke County, Virginia.","Mrs. Eliza (Braxton) Whiting's record of the marriage of Eliza Braxton and Henry Whiting, the births and baptisms of Mary Blair Whiting, George Braxton Whiting, and Francis Beverly Whiting, the death of Henry Whiting, a prayer written on Henry Whiting's death, the death of Mary (Blair) Braxton Burwell Prescott, the text from the sermon delivered at her (MP) funeral, the marriage of Mary Blair Whiting and Robert Howe Little, and the birth of Elizabeth Howe Little.","Copy of Hymn"],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eBefore reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.\u003c/p\u003e"],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Use:"],"userestrict_tesim":["Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library."],"names_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center","Blair family","Bannister family","Braxton family","Horner family","Whiting family","Banister, Anne Blair","Prescott, Mary Blair Braxton Burwell","Botetourt, Norborne Berkeley, Baron de, ca. 1718-1770","Tryon, William, 1729-1788","Washington, Martha, 1731-1802"],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center"],"famname_ssim":["Blair family","Bannister family","Braxton family","Horner family","Whiting family"],"names_coll_ssim":["Botetourt, Norborne Berkeley, Baron de, ca. 1718-1770","Tryon, William, 1729-1788","Washington, Martha, 1731-1802"],"persname_ssim":["Banister, Anne Blair","Prescott, Mary Blair Braxton Burwell","Botetourt, Norborne Berkeley, Baron de, ca. 1718-1770","Tryon, William, 1729-1788","Washington, Martha, 1731-1802"],"language_ssim":["English"],"descrules_ssm":["Describing Archives: A Content Standard"],"total_component_count_is":112,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-05-21T01:05:36.541Z","scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eLetters, chiefly 1765-1817, of the Blair, Banister, Braxton, Horner, and Whiting families. Correspondents include John Blair (1732-1800), Anne (Blair) Banister and Mary (Blair) Braxton Burwell Prescott. Many of the letters are written by women.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSubjects covered in the collection include the Baron de Botetourt, William Tryon, Martha Washington, dueling, social life and customs, marriage and courtship, medicine, the Richmond theater fire, slavery, War of 1812, the College of William and Mary, and Williamsburg, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eBlair, Banister, Braxton, Horner, Whiting Papers are available on 1 reel of microfilm in Swem Library's microforms area call number CS71 .B645 B53\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses his daughter's problem of lack of work for her smiths; accepts George Braxton's offer of a smith to work with his [J.B.] fellow, Jacob; discusses financial problems in \"these sad times\"; worries over her ill health; relates that he is rid of \"ague\"; other family news. 1p. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Dr. Pitt that Mr. Hansfords debt of £6.10 will be paid to him by [John Blair, Sr.] out of a bond of J[ohn]n Josiah Chownings which Mr. Hansford gave to [John Blair, Sr.] to satisfy his debt to him [JB, Sr.]; informs Dr. Pitt that J[ohn]n Josiah Chownings has appointed him [JB, Sr.] to pay the debt owed to him {JJC} by the College [of William and Mary] next October, \"if in cash.\" 1p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Explains to her sister the reason for her long silence; informs her that she has been in Hampton, Virginia since \"the first day of the Court\" which \"is now more gay than the Metropolis\"; refers to the Balls and other social events since the Rippon, the Lancester and the Magdelane have been achored in the harbour; related the details of a mock duel that took place between \"Betcy\" Blair and Sally Sweny over Lieut[enant] Sharp from the Rippon; reports that nothing \"a husband excepted\" could bring her more happiness; other family news. 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Relates the story of her sister's [?] reaction to a love letter from Mr. L. Tunstall; promises to show him the letter; hopes that all other men who interest in her sister [?] will \"scrape all the skin off their shins\" while stepping over the bench at church; plans to visit in King William on Monday next; presents her love to \"Dicky\" and his \"little women\"; hopes to see him soon. 4pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reveals to her sister that Mr. Starke will be sending her (MB) a letter at the end of the week; regrets that she (MB) was not able to be in Eltham where she {MB] saw Sis[te]r Blair and Cousin Burwell; has received a letter from Betsey and Captain Thompson who expected to sail to England in mid July; Mr. Dedington said Betsey and Captain Thompson left Boston a week before himself; Mr. Katon sent his \"platonick\" [sic] love to her [AB]; Billy Sharp and [?] are on a tour of \"Rode\" [sic] Island; Betsey Thompson said she was sick only because of the sea; Governor Tryon, his lady, and Mr. Edwards [the Governor's Secretary] took tea with the family on their way home; his Lordship [Botetourt?] was invited; thinks that Governor's wife is very haughty and \"rules the roost\" in their home; the conversation at tea centered on Lady Tryon's three scalded fingers; Pasteur was called in to cut the burned skin off Lady Tryon's fingers after she and the Governor had arrived at Lord [Botetourt's]; thinks that she should have been in Hampton, Virginia, where she and her Sis[te]r Cary told her the Viper which was commanded by Captain Linsey and first Lieut[enant] Mr. Frederick, a relation of the Duchess of Beaufort, was anchored; looses [sic] opportunity to send letter through Mr. Stark; Mr. Cary's ill health continues; Betsey [Braxton?] liked dancing and surprised her teacher Mr. Fearson with her knowledge of the minuet; Betsey [Braxton?] quarelled with her cousin Jenny [Blair?]; regrets that she is not able to obtain silk for a coat for Miss Dolly, Betsey [Braxton's doll?]; obliged for the care her sister gave her \"duds\" [clothes]; plans to convey shift to her sister through Mrs. Starks; Mrs. Dawson and family spent afternoon and evening yesterday; while singing with the Dawsons, a person with a candle and lantern [Lord Botetourt?] was observed who said \"in a most rapturous voice, charming: charming: proceed for God's sake, or I go home directly\" to which the group responded \"pray walk in my Lord\", he sat down on the step and shared a few \"ha, ha, ha's\"; wishes she could obey her sister's summons; prompts her sister to tell Franky Bourne if she had her just \"desserts\" she would be sent to Major Taliaferro's; if no cotton to be had would wait until next year when Sis[te]r Blair promises some to her [AB] from her crop; exclaims about an awful sound which she is told is an infant; send love to Mrs. Orrel; wishes Mr. Orrel was \"winding\" for her; fears that when Mr. Starke calls of (MB) to play the spinnet \"they will not move with that action spring\" as they did when she [AB] was at \"Newington\"; plans to get the songs as promised and forgot this evening; steeple being built on [Bruton] Church \"as Dicky can tell you\" [probably Richard Randolph}; encourages her sister to ask her company about all the news that could be told in relation to the church; sympathizes with Mrs. Brown \"who must be under great affliction\"; Major Watson's family has arrived; describes Major Watson's elder and younger daughters; requests that her sister send her letters back quickly so she can answer them; relays the message that the cap Miss Hunter had promised to make for Fanny Bayler is not yet finished and she has none ready made but that \"she can make them equal to the English\" and she [AB] will send it as soon as possible\" 10pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thanks her sister for her last favor; plans to \"swallow a vomit\" because she is sick; remarks that the sickness \"comes very unseasonably\"; has plans to go to Gloucester and would go if she could keep anything in her stomach; she went to York day before yesterday and was not well then; thought seeing Mrs. Lewis and her sister Mary Robinson had cured her, until yesterday convincing her of the contrary; sending Betsey's letter to her (MB); sending Fanny Bayler's cap; related Bettsey is well and sends her duty; love is sent by rest of family. 1p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Meets Mrs. Price who she believes is buying wedding \"geer for his Betsey\"; Mr. Price tells her he is going out of town this evening; plans on going to drink tea at the Attorney's who breakfasted with thefamily that morning; relates that she is well after taking \"two vomits and a purge\" but that she is very delicate after so much \"evacuation\"; says it was worth being sick to have a \"Lord [Botetourt] enquiring after one's health\"; plans on taking Betsey [Braxton?] with her this afternoon. Betsey sends her duty to her (MB) and love to her brother; Mr. Taliaferro is making her (MB) a wooden pair of steps; called on Mr. Graig and Mr. Bucktrout and neither of their works are finished; plans to send her sister's paste pins through Mr. Price; plans to send both cloggs  she promised through Mr. Price if he is not  overloaded by the things he bought from Miss Mrs. Hunter and Pitt; wishes for her company in Hampton; plans with Polly Clayton and T. Burwell to make an excursion thither for a week; asks to be remembered to Mrs. Orell and also to George; asks if Mrs. Robinson has returned; hopes she (MB) is well; encloses her letters that were for Boston to England by Captain Peterson; encourages her sister to write another for there \"are several ships to sail\"; family desire thier love; Sister [in-law Jean] Blair plans to write \"but heaven know whether she will or not.\" 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Happy to hear that she (MB) is well; obeys her command concerning the money and got her (JB) sister Burwell to pay it to Mr. Greenhow; Mr. Greenhow sends compliments to her (MB) and sorry she gave herself the trouble of sending it down \"on purpose, as the letter end of the Court will suit him as well\"; sends cabbage seed, no coliflower [sic] seed; also sends some orange peel which she had imported; assures her that Betsey [Braxton] is no trouble to the family and behaved well the while time Nancy [Anne Blair] was in Hampton; obliged for ther trouble she had taken about the \"Viginia [sic] cloth\" that was woven by Mrs. Lumpkin; cannot pay Mrs. Lumpkin in bonnets or aprons for her services now because she has none to spare as a result of it being \"Association times\" but she can pay her [ML] in money; she (MB) will be recieving her spinning wheel by the first ship; wishes her and \"Dr. Little George\" [George Braxton, Jr.] health and happiness. 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [Signature clipped - letter was readdressed to Mrs. Eliza Whiting] Received hers together with Mrs. B[urwell]'s on his way there; after having perused the \"inclosed\" is sorry to see the manner in which her account was recieved by her, her order on him, on his father was nothing more than to dissapoint him [RB]; the state of his affairs being known to her in order to satisfy the two Mr. R's [Randolph?] for horses her son had purchased from them; mention[e]d to her and promis[e]d to discharge them provided an order to recieve some tob[acc]o due her son; she did this but has not been able to recieve any, one being on Mr. Stith, and the other on Mr. H. Claiborne; his father is situated in the same manner with regard to her husband's [George Braxton] affairs who left \"a pretty estate\" behind to satisfy all demands; sorry to see Mrs. B[urwell] fall on such a method to settle them; wishes he had as much of his [GB] property in his hands as would pay his [RB] acc[ounts] but does not have one shilling of his [GB]; is not indebted to him [GM]; her son is much indebted to his [CB] father; is well assured it does not quit him to advance either the tob[acc]o or the specie.1p. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Writes by Col[onel] Brooke on the subject of the sale of \"Newington\" to let her know that Mr. Reynolds of York would like to be informed of the terms; tells him that he (JB) would speak to him further about it after he wrote to her; uneasy about the other part of her advertisment; conjectures she might supposs [sic] that late Act of Assembly gave her right to dispose of \"other Traps\" only meaning to give a \"Free simple estate to those who before only had an estate in Tail\"; law operates in favor of George [Braxton, Jr.] who is the \"Tenant in Tail\"; finds by speaking to Col[onel] Brooke that she was aware of \"Defect of Title\" and planned on taking risk on her self; presumes did not consider that the Buyer may make imporvements which in case of recovery make fall hard on her; informs her that if her children die without children the inheritance would fall to their Uncle, Mr. Braxton; fears that this would give her pain if Mr. Braxton published a counter advertisment forbidding the sale; feels that \"she would not take amiss\" his advising George [Braxton] \"to tell Mr. Purdie to leave that part of the advertisement out of his newpaper\"; assures her that if she is \"planning to go on it will be easy to advertise again\"; had hoped his (JB) wife would be with her but \"poor Jeaney\" was afflicted with \"hysterics\"; his cousin Eustace was also not well. 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Relates that Mr. Whiting delivered her letter of 23[r]d; feels he cannot conceive of him {MW] any other opinion than she wants him to conceive; he [MW] is of good family and he (JB) has no reason to doubt her conception of him; he relies on the favourable judgement by herself and Betsey [Braxton] his niece on [BB] choice of a [husband]; fears that he will be in Richmond and unable to make the [wedding]; his (JB) daughter[?] is desirous of \"seeing the last act of Betsey's [Braxton] liberty and must be gratified\"; he is pinched by taxes as is she (MB) \"the case of our Country men in general\"; send wife's love to her; sends their \"best wishes\" to their niece [BB]; says Mr. Whiting cannot take dinner with them because he is in a hurry to get to Gloucester; expects another invasion [of the British] daily. 1p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Hopes that she will realize the only reasons he hasn't written were his \"late indisposition and the great hurry of business\"; feels badly that he did not see her \"below\" because he will not be able to see her \"up there\"; does not wish Mr. Whiting to impar [sic] his fortune for a few moments for pleasure which \"will be increased by absence and delay\"; wasdetermined that he could not leave the country until he was of age; hopes his sister will write often during the interim; says that they have ahd a great deal of myrth that winter considering the \"confused Inns, frequents Balls, sometimes gallanting, [sic] often in love\"; relates a few frenchmen from France were attracting the attention of the ladyes [sic]; this confirms his resolution that \"a speedy reformation to the greatest part of the sea is [his] sincear [sic] wish; asks to be remembered to Bart and all his acquaintances; requests that his waiscoats be sent at the first opportunity. 1p. AL. [signature clipped]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses his grief over the deatg of her son George Braxton who he had not known ill; tries to give her some solace; wishes joy to her, cousin (Elizabeth Braxton) Whiting and her (EW) husband )EW was really JB niece) \"on what must have taken place before now\" (the birth of their daughter Mary Blair Whiting which took place August 30, 1781); hopes she will consider this some retribution for her latest loss; doctor has advised him [?] [missing] who has been in bad health for some time and tomorrow we are all accompanying him to [missing]; relates that his situation is bad in respect to his family and his fortune which is all in the power of the enemy; asks for God's power to bear all appointments as he ought.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Plans to settle his \"nephew's\" [George Braxton, Jr.] accounts and send the [debts] he will collect next week from Mr. Irving and sundry others to her; fears that because horses have fallen so low in value he would have a hard time selling her two; asks if she would take offense if Dr. Griffin should sell the revision of land she lives on with his part of the negroes; asks if she would part with the land and slaves on what terms; mentions it because he knows a gentleman who would pay a great price; his son thinks it best to return the horse to Mr [Henry] Whiting as he cannot sell him. 2pp. AL [signature clipped].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Had favorable journey to Williamsburg; relates that she was well received and her \"old acquaintances\" were happy to see her again particularly \"neighbor Cooke, who is cheerful tho never well\"; others who were happy to see her were Mrs. Hay, Mr. Craig, Mr. Charleton and Lady, and Mrs. Hunter; saw Miss Campbell, Mr. Russel's Bride at Church who looked handsomer than before; many weddings have taken place; Miss Holt and Mr. Coleman's (a nephew of Mrs. Tonn's of K.qqh-n[?]) was most excellent, a ball was given to the bride by the gent[le]m[e]n of the wedding; was made unhappy by her (EW) uncle Carter Braxton's persecutions; he demands that she pay off her debt and interest that has accumulated for 18 years; he sent his son Corbin Braxton to her to get an order on the treasury for as much principal as would pay all that the tob[acc]o he will take in interest warrants; offers Dr. Curry £40 which he refuses and so she plans on giving him nothing more; when Dick Randolph rec[eive]d negroes from her he said he had given his bond to Colonel Banister for the whole sum her (EW) brother (George Braxton, Jr.) was to pay for the old horse; was advised to send Wilson Cary an order on Colonel Banister for what he had received in the Hanover Store, which she did; Colonel Banister refused and wrote \"ungenteel\" letter to Wilson; supposes this was the cause for Nancy's (Anne (Blair) Banister) not writing to her; fears that she will be \"drained of all\" if they have their way; Cousin Griffin and other friends and relations would like to see her (EW); great rains and warmth of the season have caused her and Poll to have bad colds; if the swelling in Poll's throat  has not gone down she would have called in Sequery as McClury was not there; thinks of writing to [doctor] McClury but would rather see him; \"poor Billy Nelson must loose his wife soon\" ans his mother is in \"a shocking situation, quite distracted by religious fears\"; has not been \"down\" and does not plan to go unless she [Mrs. Nelson] gets better; attended performance of play at The Capitol put on by the students [of William and Mary]' while there saw Sally Page, her husband, Betsey Nelson \"and the other [Mrs. Nelson] who twisted off\"; received letter from \"Ceeleys\" which she incloses [sic]; cousins and family, who had all been sick, beg their love to her (EW); Poll [Mary Blair Whiting] sends her love to her brothers and duty to her papa and mamma; sends her [MW] love to Aunt Washington and all her cousins at Fairfield; expects \"poor\" Mrs. Drew and her father soon; laments the loss of :so warm a man\" [Mr. Drew?]; begs to be remembered to all her friends particularly Miss Becky; suppoeses she might return early in the Spring; asks her daughter to tell Mr. Whiting \"to visit Bull Run and see if things go on right and direct where wrong\"; hopes Smith \"will be better than his predecesors\"; remains with love to Mr. Wh[iting]g and the little boys; asks if its strange that people think Poll [Mary Blair Whiting] is \"thot [sic] like [her] (EW) and very handsome.\" 4pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Received two letters of the 30th and the 4th and conferred with Mr Beall on their subject today; Mr. Beall understands from Mr. Griffin that there is only 1200 acres of land and while he does not object to her proposals he fears it might be on the part reserved in which case it would not suit him; Mr. Beall would like to know the ages of the slaves as he plans to get the best prices by selling them as a whole; Mr. Royston who has been at Mr. Beall's house says he does not plan on purchasing unless she would part with the whole; supposes that puts an end to the negotiations unless she decides to sell the whole but suspnd the bargain until she finds another habitation; Mr. Beall is disappointed that there has been no increase amoing the slaves since Mr. Burwell's deed to Dr. Griffin; plans to apply to Mr. Robert Randolph and to Mr Stithto procure from him what they owe; supposed there are debts due to \"poor George\" [Braxton, Jr.]; asks if she has administered on his estate; observes she blames Wilson Cary for the detention of the horse that was supposed to be delivered to Mr. Stith; recollects Wilson may be free from blame--his father used the horse in a trip from Fluvanna to S. Town; Wilson said he told his father he ought not to carry the horse up to the country; says he cannot give her comfort from the source of the public treasury, the Assembly has given no directions about mode of paying certificates, \"treasury not in a position to pay any\"; French Army entirely broke up his plantation during the seige of Yorktown; British had previously plundered his stock of ale to a \"great degree\"; recovered all the negroes he had lost except 2 who died with the enemy and 3 more who got off; any of the negroes whom he recovered at the surrender of York since died of diseases they brought back with them; says his loss was great; hopes they shall not want the necessities of life; says if they can suffer through this year and next though which they will want for those things the plantation used to afford; does not have time to write to niece Whiting before Mr. Royston calls for the letter so sends his love to her and her family; asks his sister to thank his niece for the gift of a pair of stockings; requests that they wish her to dispel melancholy and reconcile herself to the \"events w[hi]ch heaven has approved\"; they are all in good health but \"sickly season is approaching.\" 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Hopes that her sister does not think her regardless or undmindfull [sic] for not expressing her sympathy before now; says it has never been in her power to do so before now; explains that she and Mrs. Drew's sister were sick, so that neither Mrs. Drew nor her [AB] son Lewis told her of the misfortune; explained she learned of the misfortune when Nancy [Mrs. Drew's sister] who believed she knew of the misfortune tried to console her; Mrs. Drew and Nancy made plans to meet in Richmond whereby on Nancy's return she would deliver her [AB] letters of condolence to her (MB) and Betsey [Elizabeth Whiting]; Nancy had a relapse and was unable to fulfill her promise; attempts to console her sister on the death of \"her son\" [George Braxton, Jr. d. 1781?]; transcribes part of a poem by their \"friend\" Mrs. Nicholas about death; advises her to \"come down on monge [sic] your friends\"; asks her to congratulate Betsey (EW) on the increase in her family; says she saw Jack and his family and heard Lewis and his family were expecting an addition to their family; complains that she has not been in good health for some time though she is feeling slightly better. 2pp. AL. [signature clipped]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Received a letter from Robert Randolph answering his on the \"subject of her demand\"; he (JB) was delayed in Williamsburg so long he suspects his letter did not reach Robert Randolph as soon as he expected; relates that Robert Randolph was not at \"Shirley\" as he had thought but was at Chatham\" \"Mr. Fitzghugh's seat\"; was asked by Robert Randolph to tell her that he paid Carter Braxton, of West Point, the money due for the horse he purchased and got a receipt for it; supposes Mr. Braxton told him [RR] that he [CB] was the proper person to receive the money; asks if the horse was hers or Geroge's [Braxton, Jr.]; advises her that if the horse was George's and she was the person taking out letters of administration she might call on Mr. Randolph or Mr. Braxton for the money; Robert Randolph claims he returned the sword to Mr. Braxton before his death; has heard from home where all are well; complains that he is \"fatigued with business\" which is almost finished; sends his \"best regards\" to Mr. and Mrs. Whiting. 1p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Obliged by Obediah's long stay to send again for the plow plates \"for we shall be ruined for the want of them\"; Obed[iah]'s stay is \"impudent\" if not necessary for getting them \"as a day's loss at this time will be greatly felt\"; fails to see a man who came on Monday and said she (EW) was well but not delivered and that Obed[iah] would be down in six day; calls him a \"saucy wretch\"; asks Mr. Whiting to get them together and send them immediately; says Polly runs ab[ou]t this weather and hopes it will \"be of service to her\"; relates that she (MB) is tolerable and hopes that she will hear she (EW) is [having her child]; prays for her safety; says that if there is any money left Polly [Mary Blair Whiting] wants shoes but that she can wait a little longer. 1p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receives her letter and is happy to hear her family is doing well; indulges herself with thoughts that she might see her dear \"Betsey\" (EW); feels that it would give all her (EW) friends joy to see her \"down ye country\"; was sorry to hear from her (EW) Aunt Cary [Sarah (Blair) Cary] that her (EW) mother thought herself \"in a bad way\"; hopes a trip \"down ye county\" will make her well with the \"pleasure of meeting with her friends... added to the change of air\"; hopes that she will accompany her mother in her expedition; relates that her (EW) uncle's family was with them a fortnight ago and were well; the girls had altely returned from Petersburg where she was sure they \"made havock among the beauxs\"; she and Polly plan on trying their chance in the fall although she is afraid of losing Polly she would be happy for her; Polly [Cary] sends her love and plans on writing soon; all the family are engaged in packing for their removal to Ceeleys, hopes to go as soon as possible as the family are growing sickly; Aunt has the ague and was just starting to get over it yesterday; she [aunt] and the rest of the family send love; Mr. Wilson's wife and her \"charming little boy\" are on a visit to Mrs. Cary in Goochland; Captain Wilson who spent time with them wishes to be remembered to her (EW); says he recollects the pleasure of her company and would be happy to renew the acquaintance; he has a fine son, \"not in the least like his Momma\"; asks her to tell Mr. Whiting she would like to be acquainted with him as he would with her; asks her to kiss her little ones for her and remember she is and affec[tionate] friend. 3pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Letter is dated July 24, no year. Thanks her for the first of her letters; plans to give the second to Mr. Bowling who has promised to send it to Fluvanna, and this letter to her; sorry to hear of the disagreably jaunt she experienced on her way home; knows her good sense will enable her to bear the inconveniences; thinks the inquisitiveness of the hostess regarding Mr. Barnard P. impertinent; confesses that she, like the hostess, also wishes to know if he is a humble servant of hers?; suspects she has told a story on that \"ocasion\"; thinks she (EW) was excusable in deceiving her [the hostess] as it is not necessary for the curiossity [sic] these people have shown; expects her to be more candid with her; asks how her Mama [Mary (Blair) Braxton Burwell] is doing after the journey?; tells her to tell her (MB) she misses her; sishes to see them both; asks her to give her duty to her mother but not let her see this scrawl, ould have been more worthy of her perusal if the cleverest fellow she (JB) knows was continually calling on her and declaring he would come and bring her down; if she does not come immediately inform she wants her to know that Papa, Mama, and the rest of the family are well. 3pp. AL. [signature clipped]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Received her sad letteron the 3rd of November while he was doing public business at Richmond; concerned for his niece but hopes her grief will have subsided by now and \"religious reflections given calm to her troubled spirit\"; discusses religion and death; sends his love to \"Betsey\" [Elizabeth (Braxton) Whiting] and hopes that when the weather gets better she \"could take a trip down the country\" to see ther friends which should make her feel better; says he should have answered her letter while in Richmond but he did not have the opportunity; while in Richmond he was shown a receipt by Mr. (Carter) Braxton of Mr. Russell's for money he paid Mrs. Hunter on her account--he said she had disputed the amount; asks if among her receipts which Mrs. Hunter gave her there was one for that sum. 1p. ALS. [signature clipped]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mr. Blair (JB) wrote to him some time ago on the subject to which he informed him (JB) he had Mr. Braxton's receipt for the money; had paid money to prevent dispute with the heir of Mr. George Braxton; feels it was a \"fair swap\" he made with Mr. Braxton for the horse he sold and did not know it was the property of Mr. Whiting; plans to inform Mr. Carter Braxton of her letter. 1p. ALS. Including ALS from Mary (Blair) Braxton Burwell to \"Betsey\" [Mrs. Eliza Whiting] response to Robert Randolph's letter. Opened her letter only to see what excuse Mr. Randolph would make; explains he \"paid Mr. Braxton only to stop so much money in his own hands for the land Mr. B. owed him for\"; asks if he \"p[ai]d Mr. C.B. to prevent the heirs of Mr. G.B. and can that be a way to prevent justice; she has a letter of G.B. [George Braxton, Jr.] \"when the swap was made and RR was to give\" her (EW) \"brother a black horse if\" her \"brother liked him\"; if not he [RR] was to pay 45 guineas; says \"shuffling [evasive dealings or conduct] is very much the vogue; sends Lewie off on an errand and told him to take care of the \"olde\" horse; was seen by Mr. Dixon and his sister 13 miles from this place \"riding as fast as he could go\"; plans \"to have him\" for not keeping his promise; says \"Poll\" is well and she mends. 1p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thanks \"Betsey\" (EW) for her letter; happy to hear of the health of her and her children; regrets that she is not able to accept her invitation to visit; asks if she is ever going to visit friends \"down the country\"; sure that all her (EW) friends would be glad to have her visit at their houses; \"thinks a trip of the kind would be of service\" to her; says her (EW) mother (MB) promised to visit the following spring when she was down last, but she had not kapt her word; sure that her mother (MB) would accompany her if she wished to visit; plans on spending time with friends at Battersea by accompanying them back when they come up in the fall; \"Polly has fixed on making Mr. Peachy happy about that time\"; Mr. Peachy probably plans on taking Polly [Cary] to Petersburg where they wil probably spend the winter with his father and mother; his {MP] own estate is in Amelia \"and is a considerable one\"; Polly sends her affectionate love; her (EW) old acquaintance Miss Sally Anderson is with them and sends her health and happiness; her friends at Ceeleys are well and wish her well; asks for her to kiss the little ones for her; sends her love to her mother and Polly [Mary Blair Whiting]. 3pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Received her letter by Mr. Booth and was pleased to hear she and her \"sweet little folks\" were in good health; hopes they stay that way; they are all well and her father, mother, and James send their affection to her and her boys, thinks May Blair will write of herself; Mr. Booth will be accompanied by Mr. Wotherington, whose brother lately married Miss Booth; thinks that if she (EW) sees him she will want to cultivate the acquaintance of a person \"whose merits intitle him to every mark of civility\"; their beautiful Cousin P[olly (Cary) Peachy] has gone to Amelia where she is to reside; her [PP] prospects of happiness are promising; trusts they will prove permanent; Charlotte Balfour accompanies her [PP]; her [CB] lett[e]rs say that Uncle B[alfour] sailed to St. Vincent by advice of his Physicians; hears it is too late to save him; her Aunt Balfour seems unconscious of the calamity that awaits her; hopes Heaven will avert his impending stroke; his son J. B[alfour] married Miss Farley yesterday; thinks it strage the wedding is to be \"Publick \u0026amp; Gay\"; thinks it might be right and she is too nice in those particulars; there is not the most distant prospect of change in her situation. 3pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Prepared paper to write to her last night but was prevented from doing it as she sat up late with Mr. Willis and Mr. Cocks; apologizes for her (EW) having to send Lewy with the flour again; thinks about sending Obed[iah] up with the \"tumbril\" but decided to wait until the water subsided; \"Polly\" [Mary Blair Whiting] is anxious to see her (EW) and her brothers; advises her to use flannel and rub her injured hand; tells her (EW) her (MB) complaints have not left her; was directed by Dr. Graham to use doses of rhubarb and a sherbet made up of cream of tartar; asked Mr. Willis to ask her ro give \"Polly\" enough leather for a pair of everyday shoes; has problems paying off her (MB) debts because she has no cash; discusses debt of, and effect on her of old Snickers; was told by Norton he is not obliged to pay until August; \"Polly\" is fond of the book Lady Montague; asks that she send the bath guide for Doct[o]r Graham who has been sick at his mother's and needs something to read; visited Doct[o]r Graham one morning; asks if Mrs. Peachy and her daughters are well; writes to sister Banister (Anne (Blair) Banister) who was treated so niggardly in the Colo[nel's] will; wishes to hear if she [AB] stands to the will; hears that she [AB] is going to live \"in the place of her nativity\"; asks how poor Mrs. Booth is, and hopes better; hopes all her acquaintances are in good health after the long winter; asks to be remembered \"to the family of Fairfield\" [the Washingtons]; sorry that she is unlucky in her requests; discusses \"old Lymus\" and the care of the peas; plans to send the lillie; rode out that morning and met Mr. and Mrs. Graham who was not feeling well; asked her to visit after she returned from the Smiths; thought Mr. Graham would not come so she and \"Polly\" dined alone; Mrs. Graham thanks her (EW) for the trees and plans to send her Persinn Jessamine; she (MB) tried to get some pease [sic] from Mrs. Graham but she had none; people of Dumfries import [peas] every year but she has no money to buy them; cannot comply with her request as she has no money; begs her \"not to form too high an idea of her daughters improvement under an old woman in a sequestered place\"; Polly joins in best affections to her (EW) and her brothers. 4pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sends her affection and says that she had written lately by Mrs. McClurg; suprised that letters from herself and \"Polly\" Peachy never reached her; relates those letters contained the accounts of \"Polly's\" delivery of two daughters, Elizabeth Griffin and Sarah Blair after their two grandmothers; their [EG, SB] husbands along with her [CB] and Jenny Blair acted as sponsors; complains she spent last summer in Norfolk and has experienced ill health since her return; warns her to be cautious \"what kind of talk you write with\" since her letter had been opened; glad that she is in an \"agreeable\" neighborhood where the attentions she receives must be gratifying; would wish her \"down country\" but does not want to take her away from her friends; was visited by Mr. Peachy, \"Polly\" [Peachy] and their little ones; describes \"Betsey\" [Elizabeth Griffin Peach] and \"Sally\" [Sarah Blair Peachy]; relates that \"Polly\" [Peachy] is pregnant; is sorry to have to tell her that Aunt Cary [Sara (Blair) Cary] has been sick all fall and she fears is very ill; writes to Mamma by Mrs. McClurg whom she sends her love to if there; asks her to express her tender regards to her (EW) children; sends love of family particularly \"Betsey\" Cary; relates Aunt Banister (Anne (Blair) Banister) has just left; supposes she has heard of her Uncle Blair's [John Blair] appointment. 4pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thanks her for her favors by Mr. Booth and Mrs. Wormley; hopes that by disposing of her (EW) land and negroes she and her family will be able to visit the place of her nativity; plans on taking up house around Christmas and hopes that she and her mother [Mary (Blair) Braxton Burwell] will visit her; disappointed that she and her mother did not come down this summer; thinking of ways to try to get her (MB) down; relates her boys are well and have both become Collegians; send their love to her (EW) and their cousins; Aunt Cary [Sarah (Blair) Cary] is visiting and sends her love; she (SC) hopes to be excused from writing as Mr. Booth, who is going to deliver the letter, is coming in an hour; Uncle Blair [John Blair] and his sons are well but his wife [Jean (Balfour) Blair] is greatly afflicted with cholic; sister Cary [Sarah (Blair) Cary] is not able to raise her turkeys and make money from their sale; relates that in a letter from Aunt Thompson [Elizabeth (Blair) Thompson] that her youngest daughter had died with the \"chincough\", Helen and Alfred also had it and Captain Thompson was just getting over it; she [ET] begs to be remembered to you and yours; relates that \"Battersea\" and the Mills are leased for five years and £1000 p[e]r an[nu]m which will enable the executors to pay off the debts of \"Battersea\" and the Mills, which must be sold when Robert Banister comes of age; thinks that with the thirds of these and two other plantations she should be able to live comfortably in this cheap place; asks her to say something to the boys of her love for them; hopes they are both recovered. 3pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Decides to write to her sister as she has just been informed that Mr. Booth will deliver it; thanks her for her last letter; saw Mr. Fairfax and asked if she was well and when he was planning on leaving town; he replied in the next stage; laments her sister declining to come \"down the country\" since her finances are so low she will not be able to comply with her promise unless her sister decides to come down; hopes she will think about it and come; did not realize it was near 12 o'clock, when Mr. Booth will call for the letter, until the boys came home from college; begs her sister to refer to her niece's letter which was \"more full\"; send love from Sister Cary [Sarah (Blair) Cary], Sister Blair [Jean (Balfour) Blair], and \"Polly\", her sons and herself; thinks that in short stages she (MB) would be able to make the journey down \"and being in as good society\" might improve her health; flatters herself that if she is paid regularly she will be able to furnish a \"carriage and Pair\" which will allow her to visit her friends with \"more ease and less expense than the stage\"; remarks that \"Betset\" was informed that Mrs. B[ooth] is on her way, hopes she will be able to read the letter. 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reminds her of their friendship; thanks her for her letter; glad that she and her family are well and hopes they stay well; Mr. Peachy moved his family from \"Amelia\" to his new purchase along the James River; stayed two months in Petersburg and arrived here the 2nd of November; doesn't think she (EW) would be pleased with all the \"water prospects\" although there is a convenience in the two ferrys which go to Williamsburg or Ceeleys; has been packed and waiting to leave but cannot because the river is frozen; discusses \"Sally\" [Sarah Blair Peachy] and [Elizabeth Griffin Peachy]; relates that \"Polly's\" [Peachy] nose \"begins to be in great danger -- a word to the wise you understand me...\"; mortified that she will not be able to visit; asks what has become of the \"fascinating Doctor\"; fears that she (EW) wil never visit because the Doctor will make life in the country so pleasant; meets Mr. Wormley, his Lady, and Mr. Starke in Petersburg; asks if Miss Mercer lives in her neighborhood; thinks Miss Mercer lives with Mrs. James Wormley; pities Miss Mercer's situation; her Williamsburg friends were all well except \"Jemmy\" Blair who is in a decline; Doctors said only hope for \"Jemmy\" was to go to West Indies; fears that his (JB) father will not let him go because of his fondness for him; the \"good couple at Ceeleys\" were well; replies that she knows nothing of Captain Nelson except that he is not married yet; asks her to send her regards to her Mamma [Mary (Blair) Braxton Burwell]; plans to write her (MB) when she gets back to Williamsburg; blesses her friend and hopes it showers down to her and her family. 3pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thanks her for her letter; discusses her (SC) health; says she does not look upon \"great riches as necessary to constitute happiness\" but \"a cheerful disposition and a contented mind\"; supposes that she has rented her land and negroes which will leave her free to visit; will be pleased to see her and her children at \"Ceeleys\"; thinks thair family will be reduced as Cap[tai]n Nelson has written to Mr. Cary that he wishes to take Cary to King William [County] where he says there is a good tutor; thinks it necessary that Cary go as she thought Cap[tai]n Nelson had forgotten he had a son; says he [CN] makes excuses for not coming and writing; laments that he [CN] has forgotten her daughter \"Sally\" so completely that he neglects her son; heard that she (EW) was well; worries about her daughter \"Polly\" [Peachy] who is \"breeding so fast\"; plans to visit her in May if she is able; says her \"Betsey\" is in Williamsburg where she thinks she is improving; she (EW) will see from her mother's [Mary (Blair) Braxton Burwell] letter that her (SC) brother's family [John Blair' s family] is in an unhappy situation. 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Found the roads for 5 or 6 miles above her house so bad that she rode with the windows down for \"fear of a tilt\"; was sore for a week after; met Colonel Triplett [?] and her (MB) neighbors at little River; they think purchasing the revision of the land was a fortunate bargain; Colonel Triplett [?] planned on going to Richmond in 12 days and said he would do her business so she deferred writing to Mr. Norton; Colonel didn't call; fears she is \"disapointed [sic] of the scheme of sell[in]g\"; doesn't know what to do as her crop of corn is only half what it was last year; feels that if she doesn't make something to live on this year she is going to have to try something or somewhere else as she cannot \"go on sinking\"; \"Polly\" [Mary Blair Whiting] is at Mr. Lacey's who \"thinks she mends in her writing\"; she [MW] is anxious to send her (EW) a let[te]r by Christmas; hopes the boys are well; asks what became of George's eruption; asks for her love to be given to the boys; hopes they will not get \"any disorder\" that will prevent their coming to see them [MB, MW]; if she has no objection she (MB) is going to hire out Lucinda to Dawson who is anxious to have her, she (MB) will make up to her (EW) what she thinks she will hire for; Lucinda is to \"go up\" at Christmas to see her children; Lucinda must return the day before hiring so she'll know what to do; she (MB) is sick, has a bad cold, sore thoat, is not clear of fever and her eyes are very weak; hopes her neighbors Mrs. Wormley and Miss Stark are well; asks to have her compliments presented there and at Fairfield; will not be seeing \"Polly\" until Saturday; she [MW] did the cap very quick and Mrs. Owden has it on; asks if she heard the \"Mayor was united to lovely Nelly?\" 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Explains that a perusal of the enclosed letter [missing] will explain his motives for writing it; encloses it to her as it is the surest way of its getting to her \"Mama's\" (MB) own hands; asks her to send it by some safe opportunity; doesn't know whether his advice will be taken; but if not feels grateful of having done what he thinks of as an act of friendship \"without any possible hope of self interest\". 1p. AL. [signature clipped]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [?] detained her servant a day; feels she will excuse him when she finds Mr. and Mrs. Whiting and Mrs. Brown expressed friendship to her and the hope to have her for a \"nearer neighbour\" [sic] while dining with them yesterday; explains that htey are not kept at home by bad roads and weather but by some necesssaries; if the necessaries arrive when expected they will set out this week; has no particular news or offerings to his grandson's; asks her to assure them that in him they will find a friend; since writing and coming to breakfast he found her Mama [Mary (Blair) Braxton Burwell Prescott] was indisposed with \"a fit of cholic\", like the one she had when she was there; she [MP] recovered and ate dinner but did not feel well enough to write; she [MP] askes him to send her blessings to her and the children with thanks for her (EW) l[ette]r and presents; he heard [Mary Blair Whiting] had commenced writinf to her mother; she [MW] \"is well and danced a few Reels at Mrs. Skinkers, the day of Miss Polly's wedding.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Being alone and tires with geography decides to amuse herself by writing to her; geography is interesting and improving but too much reading \"confuses the idea, and nums [sic] the brain\"; supposes Christmas was dull due to the finess of the weather, without a dance through the neighborhood; it is not too late for a deep snow to be productive of several dances; Mr. W. Stuart and Betsey Tolliafer are \"to tie the nuptial kurt next month\"; although this was a sudden and unexpected thing among his [WS] acquaintances, he threatened all summer to \"stumble on a wife by spring\"; he [WS] is building a fine house with \"great rapidity\" and as soon as it is completed they will have a week's dancing in it; thinks she (EW) might go to the dance unless she has changed her situation by next Christmas; thinks Mr. Foot, another of their beaus, would lie to marry his cousin Miss Bankade of King George [County, Virginia]; was told Miss Bankade is a pretty girl with a fine fortune; he [Mr. Foot] has the wishes of his acquaintances to succeed if he pays his addresses as they expect; Mr. Lee and family moved to their new house on the hill; their family and the Effingham girls paid a formal visit to the Lees yesterday and were pleased with their neighbor; she is agreeable and free from pride as she [Miss Alexander] could wish; they were happy to find Doct[o]r Alexander at home, sitting by a comfortable fireside; not easy o express how happy she was upon seeing her esteem[e]d brother; sorry that he did not cal lon Mr. Prescott on his way down particularly as she (EW) intended to visit at the time; he would have been happy to attend her (EW) as it is disagreeable to travel alone; her family is well although her father has been so unwell as to confine himself to his bed. 3pp. AL. [signature clipped]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Enclosed the papers [missing] she selected for Mr. Lee and his use for her defense in a suit brought against her by Mr. [Carter] Braxton; hopes they will be sufficient \"in the settling of the business\"; wishes to see him as writing give her trouble because her \"sight fails\"; supposes he will attend the Court at Dumfries [County]; begs him to see them and if possible says she will meet him unless he \"should be coming up to this neighborhood\"; Mr. Prescott is not at home; sends her repects to his lady and hopes she will be visit[in]g her Aunt soon, that they may \"participate in that pleasure also.\" 1p. AL. [signature clipped]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Letter is dated October 6, no year. If he had time he w[oul]d abuse him by the hour for not coming here before this time altho[ugh] he (RL) knew it w[oul]d be conducive to his health \"to breathe some of the pure air of Danby\"; Cousin Little returned last night from Bath perfectly well; he [Cousin Little] left Colonel Hood at Mr. Wiley's and they are expecting him and his equipage every minute; they are both in good health; Cousin Sally is busy mending some cloth or she w[oul]d write to him (RL); she [Sally] requests he call at Mrs. Live's for some handkerchiefs she promised to buy for her; she also asks that he see if there are any letters at the post office for any of the family; asks that he call at Sexsmith's for a p[ai]r of shoes he had to mend for him and send them by the bearer; sends hims best love and compliments to all enquiring friends; his (RL) commission has arrived. 2pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Received hers and Mr. Prescott's letters three days ago by Doctor Galt who picked them up in Gloucester C[?] house; she was found attending their mutual friend Doctor Graham who has been extremely ill with a \"violent, billious fever\"; he (Dr. Graham) arrived there, early in May by water from Philadelphia, stayed a week with them and went on to see his sister Wiatt where he stayed too long; the third of July he had an attack of the ague and fever; on the fourth he was well enough to attend Chapel and hear the young orator declame; that evening he went to a ball given by the ladies and the following day he had another attack of the agues; describes Doctor Graham's illness and how it is different from the common kind of agues; he (Dr. Graham) first became ill at the Raleigh Tavern where he had gone after the ball because he didn't want to disturb the family up there; he was intending to come up in the morning but was attacked too early and remained at the Tavern until the following Tuesday morning; Mrs. Maupin's time was so taken up that she could not nurse him herself; alarmed he asked her Dr. Uncle if he could borrow his carriage so she could bring Dr. Graham up where she could take care of him; he assented and Dr. Graham has been attended by Doctors Barraud and Galt; thinks he is out of danger but as her Uncle does not leave untilnext Thursday she will wait to send this letter so he [MP] will be able to inform his [Doctor Graham] relatives how he is; has endeavored in some measure to show him she has not forgotten his great goodness to herself and her husband by caring for him; as soon as Doctor Graham is completely recovered he will take the stage to Dumfires; he wants to be remembered to his \"Enfield\" friends; plans to write for him to his mother; is having a great deal of company so cannot write separately to Mr. Prescott; Mr. Braxton S[enio]r is in town and call[e]d to see them that morning. but as they had company, made no mention of Obediah; supposes Mr. P[rescott] will have to come down and join her weak voice to [?] him [Carter Braxton, Sr.]; believes Charlotte Balfour and the other girls are to write for themselves; hears a demand for the ink so hastes to conclude; sends love to Mr. P[rescott] and Nancy; Polly's [Mary Blair Whiting] hands are so bad by the \"Muskquetoes\" that she begs her to tell her she will write by Doctor G[raham] and hopes a l[ette]r she sent last week will convince her how much she loves her and Grand Pappa; she [MW] asks to be remembered to Nancy. 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Relates that she was given great pleasure by Doctor Graham's arrival last Friday Week to Bull Run and sent forw[ar]d his pacquets [sic]; he came here Monday Even[in]g and found Miss S. Brooke with her [MP]; Doctor Graham went to Mr. Tyler's to see [?] his Dulcenia yesterday; hopes Doctor Graham who is thin and grave will recover; her d[ea]r Jenny's happiness is upper most and hopes it will be permanent with the \"man of her choice\"; the Doctor dropped a hint that \"a house was fitting up for Jenny\"; comments that she [Jenny] amused them \"ab[ou]t his making a figure at the Red House on a Sabbath day\"; Mr. Clayton has been down to Alexandria, called there, and took his daughter's \"up with him to Mr. Holker's\"; he disappointed Mrs. Hannah and fears he will disappoint her (EW); her (EW) last letter \"had a speedy conveyance\" by H. Alexander who brought them the sad news that her (EW) sister Washington had died of a \"bilious Cholic\"; Mrs. Boother died of cholic at Bath \"sson after she got there\"; Colonel Alexander came up and brought George to see them; he [George] and Frank are well, but in \"want of hatts [sic]\"; George failed to get any at Smith's store; he [George] told her Mrs. Alexander said to bring warm clothes with him because it would be cold next month; he says he only has a winter waist coat; plans to write to Mr. Clayton who says he's getting cloth for the boys; says one of her (EW) letters arrived lately but the one about Mr. B. Carter Braxton must be lost; they were told not to expect \"Mad[a]m Polly\" [Mary Blair Whiting] until the weddings were over; concern[e]d at \"Polly's\" not going on with her \"musick\" [sic]; when her [MW] birthday arrives she shall drink her health; saw the \"inclosed advertizement [sic]\" in the Alexandria paper which she [MP] sent by Mr. Clayton to make enquiries [sic] as to the price, but it was sold; Doctor Stewart bou[gh]t if for one of the Muss Custise for £120 a sum she would have been loathe to give; pleads with [Polly] to borrow her Mamma's (EW) \"humberella\" [sic] and exert herself in doing what will induce them to get her a good instrument; sorry to hear from her [MW] mother that she hates writing and does not mind her mother's admonitions; begs that she [MP] does not hear these things of her again; George claims her [EW?] promise of guinea and a half as he has gotten through \"grammer [sic]\"; Colonel Alexander does not expect to keep Murdock another year; Nancy Mac is much better although she has lost her son; Mrs. Whiting is well again and the \"neighborhood is recovered its usual Healthy State\"; Mr. Baylor lost his daughter Courtney with a \"putrid sore throat\"; Mrs. Betton is taken ill; her [MP] brother got overset in his carriage six mile on the other side of Dumfries, broke the top of his carriage, had a cut on his forehead, bruised his temple and had a headache and \"small stupor\" for a while; Doctor told her that he [John Blair] had written him from Philadelphia and was well; thinks that by the house \"got and ready\" he must have known about Jenny's intentions before he left for Williamsburg; hopes to get Lewis Whiting, who is at Snow Hill, to carry her letters down; wrote to Mr. Page about the spinnet; thinks it will be ok for \"Polly' to practice on; bids her farewell since she is almost blind; asks to be remembered to her friends; plans to write tomorrow to some of them if not sent for by Mrs. Betton whom she promised to attend to on the \"unexpected oceasion [sic]\"; blesses them and wishes them good health. 3pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Informs her dear Betsey (EW) that accounts of Mrs. Booth's death are false; she (MB) has been riding out tho it is s[ai]d that her life is despair[e]d of, this may be false also\"; has been mainly at Mr. Whitings since last Wednesday, as the horses were sent home \"and could not bee spared from the plough\"; the horses were brought to her yesterday and she took the opportunity of dining with Nancy Mac, who is recovering her spirits after the loss of her son; she [NM] asked to be remembered to her (EW); S. Brooke promises to write to Jenny; Mr. Lewis Whiting is there but expects to go down in a few days; saw Doct[o]r Graham who \"recovers his flesh and good looks very fast\"; Mr. P. promises to write to her; slept poorly last night and is not fit for writing today; planned to write to her sister and Mary and Charlotte but she will postpone it as she is \"totally unhinged\"; she is preserving peaches; Mrs. Betton keeps up yet but \"think she cannot do so long\"; asks her to tell \"Polly\" [Mary Blair Whiting] she drank to her health on her birthday and hopes she will enjoy many of them; begs love to all her friends; under the sense of \"gratitude for their late favors\"; asks that every blessing attend her (EW); relates \"a little after 12 o'clock now for M.H. and Jenny's happy moments.\" 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mr. Lewis Whiting will inform her about her mother's [Mary (Blair) Prescott] health; obliged to wirte at the last hour as he has been very busy visiting and being visited; writes from a friend's house, Mr. Beton, whose wife has just had a baby; acknowledges the large packet of eltters they recieved from \"female correspondents\" by Dr. Graham; asks her to tell the other nurses that thanks to them Dr. Graham is in perfect health; does not think he will be able to meet her at Richmond; does not think it will be much use \"to accomodate the business between us, and your Uncle\" [Carter Braxton]; knows he has sent once to Richmond for the serva[n]t and finds it a reluctant business as he does not want to take the chance of being \"duped\" again by the gent[leman] who detains him; needs to seek information from her; sipposes she has heard the unsettled account between her Uncle, Mama, and herself are reffered to Major Peers and Mr. Lacy; must make them [Major Peers and Mr. Lacy] acquainted with the claims in best manner possible; advises her to put claims in writing or they will have to wait her coming; will attempt to get a receipt from Mr. [Robert] Randolph; regrets that Miss Mary's musical pursuits are suspended; relates her mother [Mary (Blair) Prescott] has written a letter to procure an instrument from Mr. Page; plans to help get a good instrument when their young scholar [Mary Blair Whiting] shows some progress; knows no news except reports of Dr. Sheldon and her cousin Neddy's matrimonial pursuits, \"one to Miss love\", the others adding a family link, \"Carter to Carter\"; asks her to tell Lady Jane how much she has gratified her Aunt [MP] and him by the course she is steering and the way she communicates it to Enfield; wishes Mary [Whiting] would do the same; relates he fell from a horse but the damage was only \"skin deep\"; obliged for frequent invitations to her home; says that no opportunity for her mother [MP] to go to Williamsb[ur]g will be lost; hopes that when she [MP] goes there she will still be in good health; Colonel Alexander and her (EW) son George have visited them; George looks as he should; he is going in a few days to see Fras. [?] and expects the company of both to see Mrs. Alexander and Fam[il]y; asks to be especially remembered to all the ladies; asks them and her to keep an eye on Lady Jane; trusts they will all profit from it; when they hear the \"why and wherefore\" from Fred[eric]k she shall know without delay. 3pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Hopes she has recovered her health; concerned about the loss to her mama [Mary (Blair) Prescott] and herself of Mr. Prescott; hopes to hear she (EW), her mama, \"Polly\" [Mary Blair Whiting] and her sons are doing well; heard that her mamma's deed [prenuptual contract] was never recorded; fears \"disagreable consequences may ensue\"; will be glad to hear her fears are unfounded; claims the promis she (EW) made by eay of her sister Bannister to write; will be glad to hear she got home with no difficulty and the mountain air restored her health; she (SC) has been suffering for the past 3 months from small pox, mumps and whooping cough; \"Betsey\" [Cary] was innoculated for small pox and thinking \"herself secure she went imprudently among the negroes\"; discusses \"Betsey's\" illness with small pox and her (SC) ministrations; she [Betsey] has recovered slowly but she (SC) thinks she will get well, though she has an ungly cough; she (SC) sends love to her, \"Polly\" [MW] and her sons; asks her to tell \"Polly\" [MW] she hopes to retain a place in her memory; asks her to excuse \"this blotted scrol [sic]\" as her eyes are weak. 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Her letter came on return from \"Ceeleys\" [Elizabeth County, Virginia] where all were well; feels uneasy about her enquiry which seems to say Mr. Prescott's creditors who depend for satisfaction on her estate; regrets that the deed of trust made before her marriage was never recorded; discusses the legal aspects of the claims made by Mr. Prescott's creditors and whether her estate can be protected; asks for the extent of their claims; the 29th of October Jenny [(Blair)] Henderson was delivered of a son \"who was born into a better world\" [died] 3 weeks later; his sister Banister [Anne (Blair) Banister] has been sick for the past few days; he has not heard from her [AB] today because it's snowy; \"Betty\" Cary's wedding clothes are \"implying all hands\"; expects to get a summons to \"Ceeleys\" [Elizabeth County] as soon as they [the Carys] get home; hopes they have all goten rid of their colds; he has just \"taken a very bad one\"; sends love to the boys [sons of EW]; to save her the expense of postage he has waited for a privated opportunity; Mr. Darby is to go to Philadelphia and will he hopes deliver it at the post-office in Dumfries. 1p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Requested information from her in his last letter as to the extent of Mr. Prescott's debts; thinks that \"altho Colonel Burwell's marriage conract might protect the property you had antecedent to that event\", the property he \"devised\" to her would be exposed to the claims of Mr. Prescott's creditors; the deed executed between him [Mr. Prescott] and her [MP], and her trustees should have been recorded in the time prescribed by law; since that was not done she will not be able to parry her creditors; thinks that since those who were supposed to record the deed are friends she might not want to hold them liable for not doing it; his daughters are unwell; Mary [Blair] was \"hysterical\" although he hopes she is getting better; he and \"Jenny\" [Jane (Blair) Henderson] were sent for to take leave of her (MB); \"Jenny\" is beginning to be sick with fevers \"without any ague\"; he has had almost continual cholics although he is eating more than is good for him; Sister Banister [Anne (Blair) Banister] is welll; she [AB] parted with her son Monro who sailed Tuesday for N(EW) York where Mr. Constable will educate him at his own expense; \"little Robert's\" father is sending him to Scotland to be under the care of some relations, in the meantime, while at sea, a friend of Dr. Wilson's will care for him; recieved a letter from Sister Thompson [Elizabeth (Blair) Thompson] 3 or 4 months ago which said she and the Admiral were not well; the rise in the price of necessaries exhausts their [the Thompson's] income and they are thinking of moving to a cheaper country; sends love to \"Betsey\" Eliza (Braxton) Whiting, \"Polly\" [Mary Blair Whiting] and her (EW) sons; his daughter Henderson [Jane (Blair)] sends her love to her Aunt [MP] and her cousins. 1p. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Recieved her \"favor\" of Jan[aur]t 16th some days ago and postponed an answer [...?] \"the information requested\"; all that he recollects of Mr. Norton's affair is that he saw and approved of the deed; \"upon expressing the approbation in writing\" Mr. Blair \"he supposes saw the mon[e]y\"; satisfied that the deed was forwarded to Mr. Prescott; recollects giving him directions \"respecting the mode of proving it as to get it recorded\"; will continue his search; if he can be enabled to give further information he will do so; the suit a [?] of hers and Mrs. P[rescott] will engage his attention and warmest exertions; asks to be presented respectfully to Mrs. P[rescott]; plans to write and forward a copy of the bill to her mother [Mary Prescott] as soon as he gets one. 2pp. AL. [signature clipped]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Received the letter she honored him with writing; encloses a copy of Gills Bill [missing] which is this moment received; asks her to get some \"professional Gentleman\" to draw her answer; asks her to send the answer together with the copy enclosed as soon as possible; reassures her she can rely on his best exertions being used for her interest. 1p. AL [signature clipped]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Returned from a \"melancholy\" visit with the unfortunate Mrs. Hubard \"who to add to all her woes\" had her house consumed by fire\"; her [MH] furniture \"was saved from flames but broken to pieces\"; Fanny [Hubard] was to be married to Mr. Sinclair but she is ill at Mrs. Hunt's; thier clothes were either stolen or burnt so that the inhabitants have collected 600 dollars for their relief and the ladies are to give them \"necessary apparel\"; indebted to her sister for writing; sister Cary's [Sarah (Blair) Cary] feet and ankles are swollen which makes tem \"apprehensive of dropsy\"; should not have gone down [to Ceeleys] as Miss Sally Anderson did not but could not think what to do with Mrs. Plinckard and her daughter who are with her [AB] for another month; Sally Anderson promises to try and give her her opinion [of Sarah Cary] so that she can pass on the information; Mr. Tucker has postponed his journey til day after tomorrow when \"this must away\"; Sister Thompson's [Elizabeth (Blair) Thompson] latest account says she was ill and went to Bath England but did not benefit from it; she [ET] says cost of living [in England] is so high that they had to \"put down many superfluities\"; she [AB] thinks one superfluity they should continue is wine; Mrs. Tazewell has had unfavorable account of her son William who has had 2 or 3 operations; he [WT] would have died but Mrs. Field took him in and did all that she could for his reliefl; refers her to B[etsey] Whiting's letter for \"occuraences from hence\"; Mrs. Hunt is shortly to marry Capt[ai]n Baron; her [AB] son Theo[doric]k [Banister] sends his love and best wishes. 3pp. ALS. Including ALS from Anne B[anister] to [Mary (Blair) Prescott], News about Sister Cary [Sarah (Blair) Cary]. Received a letter from Miss Sally [Anderson] from \"Ceeleys\" [Elizabeth County, Virginia] which says that Dr. Griffin is convinced Sis[te]r Cary (SC) has dropsy; discusses symptoms of her (SC) dropsy and the effect of Dr. Griffin's prescription; she (SC) presents her affection to her [MP], \"Betsey\" Eliza (Braxton) Whiting and her (EW) children; Miss Sally [Anderson] says her (SC) \"appetite and spirit are mending\"; plans to go down [\"Celleys\"] soon; Mr. Cary received a letter from Capt[ai]n Thompson which said his daughter Sarah was going to be married to a \"very genteel young gentleman\", with a \"genteel fortune\" who is in the Army; Norbourne [Thompson?] is again in command of a sloop of War \"which Lord Spencer says is to lead the way to a higher preferment\"; \"Polly\" Peachy and family are well; she [PP] is recovered and was visiting her parents [the Carys] looking better than before her illness; must write B. Fairfax who she heard has had a violent \"attack of Rhumatism.\" 2pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Endeavoring to get a road opened between this place and John Anderson's in Culpeper County and by his mill seat which will shorten the distance about three miles; discusses details of road; does not wish to take legal steps about road without consulting him; hopes he will have no objections so that it will take place \"as soon as the Bridge is done at the mouth of Carter's run.\" 1p. ALS. Including a map drawn by William Horner of the proposed road. 1p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Grateful for the confidence she reposes in him in respect to the instruction of her two sons; the character she gives them is not the result of partiality; he has heard \"favourable\" opinions of them by others; happy to have them in his care; her wishes will be respectfully attended to; too busy to give her an answer to her kind invitation; \"acknowledges the receipt of twenty dollars\" through her son; as he keeps books, will give her credit for same; has no stamped papers \"in this moment\". 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Witnessed the death of her (EW) Aunt Cary [Sarah (Blair) Cary]; she was seized about two weeks ago with a violent \"pleuricy\"; discusses the details of her (SC) illness; asks her to excuse the incoherence of her melancholy letter; daughter Peachy [Polly Peachy], sister Banister [Anne (Blair) Banister] and Sally Anderson were with her when she died; \"she (SC) retain[e]d her senses at the last, and prayed for all her friends\"; leaves it to her prudence whether it should be communicated to her mother [Mary Prescott]; asks her to write and tell her how her mother does. 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses the death of Sarah (Blair) Cary and Mr. Bracken's eulogy of her; her burial at Rich Neck; her (SC) husband's [Wilson Cary] reaction to her death; wishes she could comfort her (EW) and her [AB] sister [Mary (Blair) Prescott]; will not be able to visit them until she journeys this summer with Wilson Cary who is going to see his daughter Fairfax; asks if the neighbors assist her; hopes that thay do for their sakes because they may end up in the same situation; thinks Mr. Whiting, \"or any who kill meats\" wou[l]d spare his feet for jellies; sure that if she makes her wants known to them [her neighbors] \"will not fail to send often\"; asks her to make her [AB] sister [Mary Prescott] sensible of her \"tenderest sympathy and sincere love\"; rarely writes but does not love her less; Mary Andrews and Charlotte Balfour have written; received letters from Titchfield [Southhampton, England] poor Mary T. whose situation and her (EW) Mary's [Blair Whiting] are exactly alike -- \"except she grieves herself sick\"; concerned for her friends [EW, MP, MW] at \"Enfield\"; she [ET] greets them with love and asks to be informed of them; has been away from Williamsburg since early Jan[uar]y; from letters learned that Mary [(Blair)] A[ndrews] was not well and Jenny N. has a bad cough for which she does nothing; her [JN] son Tho[ma]s Hamilton \"is a lovely babe\" and the delight of his grandfather who with the rest of their connections are well; her [AB] son Theo[doric]k's trips to the \"Northard\" was good for his health and good looks; he [TB] just started the study of Physick; her [AB] son Monro is at Princeton College where he is liked by Masters and fellow students; he (MB) inquired after her (EW) and her family; Jenny Cary had been preparing to settle in Williamsburg prior to the death of her [AB] sister (SC), Mr. Cary will now settle there also; she has to look for another house and move so she can go up country; Polly Peachy who went home about a fortnight ago desired that she send her (EW) her [PP] love; her [PP] youngest child is the heartiest she ever had; Cousin Andrews wrote to her [AB] and requested news of her (EW); finds the account of her sons pleasing; asks her to accept her sincere love for herself and her children; asks her to tell \"Polly\" [Mary Blair Whiting] she regrets \"Dame Fortune deals so scantily by those, whose merits deserves her bounty's\"; hopes the object of her [MW] wishes will be hers; [verbatim transcription of Mr. Bracken's eulogy of Sarah (Blair) Cary]; asks her to write and let her know how they are; thinks it is possible that she (EW) could visit and leave \"Polly\" [MW] to attend her [MP]; hopes God will enable her to \"go thro[ugh] the fatigue\" of her \"benevolent undertaking\" without injury to herself; hopes he [God] will spare her to her children and her friends; Jenny Cary insists on her adding that she should have written but her mother (SC) usually wrote the letter for the family. 4pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Received her niece's letter by special messenger; she and her (EW) uncle [Wilson Cary] unite in thanks for her proof of affection and desire to see them; unable to commit themselves [AB, WC] to a definite time to visit her; she and her (EW) friends applaud her devotion to her \"afflicted parent\" [MP]; the Father [God] will not fail her in his rewards; if she had a carriage she would have planned to visit her sooner and longer; the Colonel [Wilson Cary] is grateful for her attention and sends his best wishes but concluded that he was unable to name the specific date they would be down to visit; if she (EW) was not so unlucky in her horses she [AB] would have gone and stayed with her and had Mr. C[ary] call for her; dined at \"Fairfield\" last Wednesday where she saw Mrs. Herbert who won her over by her high commendations of her (EW) and \"Polly\" [Mary Blair Whiting]; they [the Herberts] are to be there [Shannon Hill] on next Monday when she shall fix with the \"good Dowager Lady Washington\", who has promised to take her, the time of going to Capt[ai]n Byrds; the attention from that quarter [Mrs. Washington] has \"exceeded\" her expectation; plans on taking advantage of seeing as many old acquaintances as possible since she cannot see her; yesterday she and Mr. Cary made themselves sick by eating ice-creams, water-melons and plums at Mr. Baylors; is so sick she must \"repair to the pillow\"; apologizes for detaining man Ceasor; Betsey F. shed tears at some parts of her (EW) letter; she [BF] sends her love ro her and her children; she [BF] hopes she will be able to come with them but \"is not certain what effect her rhetoric may have with her Lord\"; was agreeably surprised by \"Betsey\" F.'s desire to come with them; Mr. Cary got her to choose a fashionable straw bonnet in Richmond, Virginia for \"Polly\" [MW]; hopes Ceasor can bring it to her [MW] but if not it will wait until she brings it; the hair must be \"drest\" [sic] to make it becoming; thinks along with B. Fairfax that her [AB] sister [MP] should be acquainted with the death of her Sister Cary [Sarah Cary] prior to Mr. Cary's coming there; afraid she will discover the truth through Mr. Cary's dress or demeanor; feels her [MP] senses are \"too much blunted\" for the death to make any impression on her; asks her (EW) to express her, Mr. Cary's and Betsey F.'s affection to her [AB] sister [MP]; \"Polly\" [MW] and her (EW) boys have a claim on her affection; has not heard from her own boys since she left the old city Williamsburg; expects Monro [Banister] to be in Virginia in Oct[obe]r; Theo[doric]k [Bainster] will then be settled in Rich[mond], Virginia in Chriegnan and Adams' Shop; in a year or two he [TB] goes to Scotland and after finishing there will visit his friends at Titchfield [Southhampton, England]; doesn't know whether she will live to see it; left Dr. Barraud in wretched health; he [DB] along with Mr. and Mrs. Tucker were preparing to set out for Augusta Springs [Augusta County, Virginia]; the Bishop also intended to go there; Mrs. Dunbar who also plans to go to Augusta Springs ought to vary her scene; she [Mrs. Dunbar] seems to feel the loss of her Daughter Tucker more now; was charged by the circle of acquaintances \"from that quarter\" to give affectionate remembrances to her (EW); asks to know if a letter from her brother [John Blair] was enjoyable or painful to her (EW) mother [MP]; wrote a few lines to her because Mrs. Washington thought she would be able to send a letter but was disappointed; met two Miss Whitings, her (EW) sisters at Mrs. Washington's and paid them particular attention; they [the Whitings] do not even visit her (EW) Bro[the]r Frank [Whiting?] who is close by; Betsey [Whiting] regrets this; hears that \"Polly\" plans on getting married; sends her blessing. 4pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents \"Arrived on the 10th day of this large city a perfect stranger\"; did not have a \"tittle\" but his cares were taken care of by the kind attentions of a family; welfare of his \"Enfield\" [Prince William County, Virginia] are predominant in his breast; stimulous added to his exertions by the fact that he will see his friends in the Spring; grateful acknowledgement of her last letter; answers that he did not go and see Capt[ain] Rutherford's father because he did not want to wound an old gentleman \"whose heart was already too deeply lacerated with the conduct of a bad son\"; assured she will not blame him for his conduct towards the family; discusses his classes; his professors, Doctor Woodhouse and Dr. Rush; does not have much time to himself but occaisionally goes to the theatre; wishes his friends at \"Enfield\" could partake of its amusement; has taken lodgings with the family of a good old lady who has half a dozen daughters the youngest of which is 30; they [the old lady and her daughters] reminds him of the \"Vicker\" [sic] of Wakefield's family \"for they are eternally making up and ripping old gause [sic]\"; must write to his friends; asks her to write soon; hopes health and happiness attend her; sends respectful compliments to Mrs. Lacey and all her other neighbors with whom he is acquainted. 3pp. ALS. [signature partially clipped]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Was delivered of a letter by her son, who is also his friend, George [Whiting]; sorry to inform her that the rumor that he was unwell for three weeks was true; was very ill for two weeks past having \"caught cold with the mumps\"; Colonel Parker sent him to this place with his carriage; has now recovered \"accept being very much debilitated\"; gives him pain to hear of Mamma's [Mary Prescott] situation; hopes she will be relieved of her troubles in a few days; unhappy for his d[ea]r Mary [Blair Whiting]; astonished that the pain in her [MW] jaw baffles the \"deep skill\" of his friend Lacy; has observed her complaining of her fingers getting tired and must do the same; expects to see her in eight or ten days at the farthest; wishes happiness attend her and hher family. 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Does not have time to answer her last letter as fully as he intended; when he was last at \"Enfi[el]d\" a certain gloom appeared to hover round which he could not account for in any other way but his having the Blue [Thew?] which was fully confirmed by her last letter to him; that he caused them one pleasing moment has been productive on many serious reflections; is she had known his motive she would not have blamed him; had no idea of continuing until this time in the Army but it has improved his medical knowledge; is more determined to resign and see her about Chris[tmas] in the character of a student of Physick; his Capt[ain] has been absent for three or four weeks and he has command of the Company; he finds this position diagreeable as he is out all hours of the night and sometimes all night which he finds bad for his health; there are a number of strangers there at present; the Third [?] Reg[imen]t has arrived from Mary[lan]d and half of the first Reg[imen]t of Artillery; some of the officers are very agreeable and some the reverse; would be in vain for him to attempt descriptions of the place at present; if she has seen Mr. Jefferson's ideas they are elegant; in his next letter he will try to give a description of the place and its natives; is writing from a cold tent with nothing between him and the Heavens except little canvas which he hopes will give him excuse for the scrawl; hopes she will not be so cruel as to keep her word and not write to him while he is at camp; asks her to take compassion on a poor being and write to the care of Henry Peyton, Winchester, Virginia; if her mother [Mary Prescott] can remember him asks her to mention him to her and his dear friends. 3pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents To tell him she is offended with him is needless since he doesn't care about her and doesn't love her; this is the third letter she has wirtten to him and has not gotten one back from his Lordship; calls him Lieutenant Chintze and says he doesn't love \"Crab Sally\" now; hates one Betsey Coonrod who is in town; he must love her as she loves him \"next to ...\"; thanks him for Mairs and Betsey's last letter; Bet[sey] tells her she wrote by last weeks mail; asks him to enquire about that letter for her as she suspects the post office kept it for its own private picking; asks him to get it and send it to her; says she will probably pay the postage of all the letters from Betsey; that is Whiting's proposition \"as it will save sharp skins which he finds scarce article at Denby\"; Whiting is one of the most industrious souls that ever lived; he [RHL] ought to come up and take pattern; he says at this moment she is longing to see him; asks him to come. 3pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Asks why her niece is so long silent; asks if her letters might be \"mis-carried\"; write her and Betsey F[airfax] and Mrs. Ambler by Mr. Carter Harrison; received Mrs. Ambler's reply, so believes the letters reached their destination; has been with her friend Mrs. Lyons for almost two months, but is \"just on the wing for Richmond\" Virginia; plans to go from there to Petersburg Virginia and Mr. Peachy's; expects Polly [Peachy] will accompany her to the old city Williamsburg; plans to see Monro [Banister] who she hopes will not again be disappointed in visiting Virg[ini]a; visited yesterday at Mrs. Page's (Colonel William Nelson's daughter Sally Cary) where she learned Mr. Charles Page, her husband, was to set out tomorrow for \"the Ridge\"; although this is her last day there decided to take the opportunity to let her know that a fortnight ago Jenny Henderson added another son to her family; she [JH] is poorly harrased by a bad coughwhich she has had for awhile; if the letter she expects to meet in Rich[mon]d does not have a better account of her [JH], she will take the stage directly to Williamsburg; the rest of the relatives are well; certain that if other family members knew she was writing they would unite in wishing her and her children \"tender and affectionate remembrances\"; Mrs. Lyons and R. Dawson desire to be presented to her (EW) with their sincere regards; must scratch up a few lines to B[etsey] F[airfax]; asks to hear from her; would like her to say when it will be possible to come \"down the country\" 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents She and Mary [Blair Whiting] surprised by the arrival of \"favorite Henry's arrival\" there with l[ette]rs for their \"D[ea]r RObert\" and indulgences that he and all their friends are well; asks him to make her congratulations to his sister and her \"better half\" on the pleasing event; suspects she would have been more gratified if it had been a daughter; asks him why he didn't make an apology for her to her old friend Mr. Throckmorton for her not visiting him; would have gone from Mrs. Aris's to visit him [Mr. Throckmorton] if she had known her road from Fairfield was washed out; would have gone to see him [Mr. Throckmorton] from his son and daughter where she was visiting but she was indisposed; told his [Mr. Throckmorton] son Mordica to tell him why she could not visit; if she ever lives to cross this ridge again she will make ample reparation to him and several others; he [Mr. Throckmorton] was mistaken in thinking she went to see all but him; Farva and the boys left before Henry's arrivval; Farva was so affected at leaving he cried; remarks what a wor[l]d it would be if all humans were like him [Farva]; she and Mary [Blair Whiting] have been very lonely since he, the boys and Farva have been gone; discusses Billy Marlow's extreme illness; sent for D[octo]r Lacey who pronounced him [BM] \"highly inflamitory\"; thinks at her \"time of life\" it is natural to feel melancholy and not be able to account for it; her soul sympathizes with Mrs. Magill whose son died, she [Mrs. Magill] would be happy \"if it wou[l]d please heaven to bless them with children\"; thinks children give their parents a lot of worry and anxiety; asks him to make his respects to both Mr. and Mrs. Magill, D[ocot]r Mackey and Lady - with \"Polly\"; asks him to tell her Aunt she will always be happy to see her or any of his other connections; asks him to tell his cousin she looks forward to seeing her next month; Henry says he will b back next week; Mary [Blair Whiting] intends to write to him (RL); Henry promises to come down with him (RL) and Mary; brings painful recollection when she remembers it will ahsten their [RL, MW] departures from them; Dr. Lacey thinks it probable Rush wou[l]d come to the Federal City as he [DL] did not suppose he (RL) would \"relinquish his offices in the Mint\"; if so it would shorten his (RL) journey; will offer her prayers up for his safety; hopes her letters will not fill him with \"enuis\"; his letter to George shall be sent by the first opp[ortunit]y; tells him to ask Mr. G. Taylor, if he sees him if he has been or intends to be in Harrison C[i]ty, and Green Briar and entreat him to see into by l[ette]r or some other way that the taxes are settled in time to save the lands; if she loses them [the lands] \"the fat will be all in the fire to remind him\" [Mr. G. Taylor] ; they are patented in Roger Prescott's name by Whitecroft to him; Masfield never answered her letter. 4pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Received letters from family and an hour ago sealed one to his mother; he (RL) will be glad that [Theodorick] Banister is nearly well and will be with them next week; he [Banister] now walks with a crutch after experiencing a summer of misery and wishing for death; must have been distressing for his [Banister] mother, whose spirits must now be revived; Doctor thinks he [Banister] is out of danger; the account given of him [Banister] to all of his friends must have been distressing; thinks William will take his horse at what was their bargain; he [GW] is sorry he [William] has been so cheated in him; whatever he (RL) does about the business he [GW] will be satisfied with; tells him to take care of his colt; \"do what will make a darner deep it fat this winter\"; lets him \"know whats for a tail Camelia \u0026amp; Tennius carries\"; supposes Billy has got him [the colt] in new order by now and sold him; rejoices to hear all their friends are well in Winchester; hopes they are well in Trenton; does not have time to write to Mary [Blair Whiting] but plans on writing her tomorrow; doesn't think Williamsburg agrees with his health; has not been well since arriving and presently has a bad cold and fever; has not been to lecture [at College of William \u0026amp; Mary] for two days but reads in his room night and day; as soon as well will attend the College [of William \u0026amp; Mary]; is much pleased with rules and modes of proceedings; on Monday and Wednesday evenings attends Mr. Madison's lectures on moral philosophy and on Friday his natural lecture; the rest of the week Mr. Andrew's lectures on Mathematics; spends spare time on history; is now reading \"Bolline\" must stop to write a composition on \"Innate Ideas\" asks him to give his love to all his friends in Winchester as well as in the neighborhood \"particularly to the \"Sun Beam of Beauty\"; will be \"acarn'd\" \"Polly\" if they do not have \"Oysters for dinner as big as your hand.\" 3pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents She will be surprised to hear from him at this late date; asks for her indulgence for the above as well as the long silence; hopes the partiality that has predominated in his favor will leaf her to condmn his errors in the spirit of mildness; has been anxiously expecting to hear from his friends for some weeks in order to give her the information she needs in respect to sending his horse to meet him; pleasure is denied him which accounts for the late date of his letter; has not heard from his friends since January and thinks thay have forgotten him; this is enough to destroy the capacity for study or reflection; is almost out of patience and hopes \"that sweet little cherub\" bid him be silent and informs him he will be rewarded for his unhappy moments which are blessings in diguise; she has expressed a wish for a better description of the Philadelphia Medical Society; the numbers are composed of the most respectable physicians in the Union; Dr. Rush is their president and all of their professors are members; his dissertation was uniformly approved of; has acquired enough \"poseelavity\" [?] to have Dr. Conrad elected a member; will give her a full account of seeing her at the \"delectable old mansion\"; he is patronized by Dr. Boyce, an old classmate of his Master's while in Europe; he [Dr. Boyce] is a physician to the Bettering House where he [RHL] attneds three times a week, and sees the prescriptions of upwards of two hundred patients; he [RHL] also attends the hospital and is determined to let no opportunity pass unnoticed where he can acquire the least information in the line of his profession; believes he shall return by way of the city of Washington and can get a horse of his uncle's perhaps the last of the month; he will return good for evil and write to his amiable friend Mary B[lair] W[hiting]. 4pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Received her favor of the 8th instant by her Overseer Mr. Leech together with a bank note for one hundred dollars for which he has given him a receipt; enclosed copies of Mr. Prescott's, now her account, on which he is owed 5 pounds ten shillings which he wishes her to remit to him as soon as she can; has also enclosed the goldsmith's bill for the \"lockett\" by which she will see it cost eighteen shillings more than she sent for it; thinks the balance of the \"segars\" was three dollars which she is also charged for; she will find that Bennet and Wath's account, after deducing returned articles is £34.6.6 1/2, including the \"pins and paper\", which is less than she thought; his daughter \"Peggy\" was married the 31st of Decem[ber] to Mr. Thom[a]s Fairfax; she [PF] along with Herbert and Nancy send their compliments to her and Mrs. Whiting; gives him pleasure to hear that Mr. Fran[ci]s Whiting has at last been rewarded by Mrs. T. Washington for his long and constant attachment; wishes them every happiness. 1p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Wrote his friend about a fortnight ago by Mr. J.H. Peyton and having heard of Mr. Brent's leaving town tomorrow hastens to write her again; confesses his head is not in the \"fittest mode for writing\"; the Peacheys, Carys and BAnisters dined to day at Mr. Andrew's; Charlotte Balfour also \"made one of the party\"; he had unfortunately made other plans with gentleman \"where the sparkling glass circulated too freely\" and dissipated all his ideas; trusts her other correspondents will make up for his deficiency; sends her the glad tidings of Theo[dorick] Banister's recovery; he [TB] is again able to join their family parties altho[ugh] still an invalid; if he [TB] can be restrained he might get perfectly well, but he is a Banister in temper and constitution; Munro Banister just left Will[iams]burg for Princeton to graduate; he (MB) had been sent for to see his brother [TB] possibly for hte last time; he (MB) is \"in the just sense of the word, a sweet youth\"; the Tuckers left yesterday for Winchester; Mr. P. Basset and Dr. Barroud's sweet daughter were of the party; Mr. James Preston and his spouse [lately the accomplished Miss Nancy Taylor] were to travel with them [the Tuckers] as far as Richmond; suposses Mrs. [Anne (Blair)] Banister or his sister will give her the news of the city; has only to offer her and sweet Mary [Blair Whiting] his congratulations on her hymenial prospects; Charlotte Balfour has told him one thousand things to say but his mind is treacherous and he cannot recollect them and is unfit to do her comp[li]m[en]ts justice; tell George [Whiting] and Francis [Whiting] he longs to shake them by the hand; appropos to George they shall have a little more money in the fund for him soon; hopes to receive soon money from Prentis and Col[onel] and she is entitiled to her mother's and brother's share which will be about $120; his \"darling Thomas is well.\" 4pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Takes up his pen with reluctance to write about the unexpected insanity of his brother; on his arrival in Charlestown found him in chains an dthinks his situation demanded it; he [RL brother] is pleased and exults his chains; he [RL brother] is in one of Uncle Hite's houses in Charlestown -- very private and with a good attendant; he [RL brother] is allowed only to see his particular friends which he (RL) thinks should not happen until the disease \"takes a change\"; his brother has lost 140 ounces of blood in two days which has had some happy effects as he is much calmer; the physicians think that love is the cause of his situation; his brother would dwell forever on ther frame of Mrs. P. Fairfax and wishes him to purchase her from Tom; he [RL brother] was in Baltimore in this situation and nearly killed two men running his horse thro[ugh] the streets under the whip\"; his good sister , \"Pniou\" leaves him [RL brother]; his parents know nothing of his brother's confinement; beleives his brother's disease can be cured by physicians like all others; has written to Dr. Rush explaining the disease, cause, etc.; visits his brother tomorrow accompanied by Dr. Conrad; his visit will be short as the physicians think his presence injures rather than alleviates; cannot help indulging his brother; is not very well and plans to spend next week at Bath; Unle Peyton's family set out yesterday; he did not see them [the Peytons]; supposes she has heard the news of Miss Drew's death; sympathizes with Miss Drew's parents; send love to Mary [Blair Whiting]; his sister is well, and Louis sends his love. 4pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents \"Ceasor sets out in the morning for Winchester -- to attend you highness and my Dear Peggy to our casstle\" [sic]; expects him to tea on Sunday; Mamma [Eliza Whiting] says if Mr. Peyton and Mary do not come she will scold everyone that comes near her; \"that among there [sic] cants and there [sic] words she is very much mortified\"; if his sister McGuire knew how much her happiness would have added to her happiness on that day she would have come; tells him to give her and her mother's (EW) tenderest affection to his sister McGuire; it is dark so she bids him Adieu. 1p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Letter is dated is March 29, no year. Is at Brown's Hotel, Washington; dines with Colonel Momar yesterday; there is at this time 30 to 40 applicants; cannot say what chance he stands, there was a number before him; asks her if she can procure a horse for their contemplated trip; left Betsey in deep affliction on Friday mo[rning]; Will is well and all friends; will see her in a few days; Colonel Muras is very ill therefore he has lost a valuable friends in that business; sends love to all. 1p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Regrets parting with her (EW) \"sweet son\" [George Whiting] who is leaveing Williamsburg; agrees he should quit college \"at least for a time\"; the conduct of some of the students [at the College of William \u0026amp; Mary] have surpassed anything ever heard of; leaves George who from necessity among them to tell her of \"their wicked and sacrilegious proceedings\"; is told the visitors meet today and doesn't know what their deliberation will be; hopes it will be something \"that in future secure the College from the odium the late unpresidented [sic] behaviour [sic] of the students must have cast upon it\"; glad her son [GW] \"is among the number of those who see their conduct in its proper light\"; thinks the news of Polly Peachy's loss has reached \"Enfield\"; fears that her situation will require all the fortitude she is possessed of; believes her [PP] father-in-law is one of \"the best men\" and will do everything he can to \"soften the rigour [sic] of the situation\"; she [CB] has not been to visit her [PP] since her husband's death; she [PP] and her father-in-law are to write to the family until her husband's affairs are settled; would be elated to have so dear a friend [PP] living near her if her own residence in Williamsburg were permanent; has kept her promise to her dying friend [Jenny Henderson] to care for her son Thomas; does not want to be separated from Thomas for whom she feels a mother's fondness; has been told that his [Thomas] father [Rev. James Henderson] has been paying his addresses to Miss Macon since last Aug[us]t and she has repeatedly rejected him; he [JH] has never mentioned his affairs to her so that she does not know if the reports are true; prays for his [JH] happiness, hopes he would treat her with more confidence; had promised Jenny to continue there Williamsburg until Mr. H[enderson] was married; hopes he [Thomas] may meet a good mother-in-law [stepmother]; if she witnesses any unkindness to Thomas by a new stepmother -- the idea makes her shuddder; thinks she ought to apologize for dwelling on the subject; her [CB] brother is settling himself and his family up in Norfolk, Virginia having just arrived from Philadelphia Pennsylvania with his wife, son and daughter, all in perfect health; fears a change from a northern climate for htem may not be favourable \"particularly as Norfolk is known to be so fatal to children\"; has been asked by her brother is she would like to live with his family and says she will if she leaves her current habitation; plans to visit her brother when he is settled; as all her friends will probably write will only take the time to ask her opinion of her (EW) Uncle [Wilson] Cary's marriage?; fears Wilson's [Cary] poor children will be sufferers; sometimes old men do strange things; asked to be remembered to \"Polly\" [Mary Blair Whiting] and Dr. Little tho[ugh] she \"has not the pleasure of his acquaintance\"; supposes Frank [Francis Whiting] is at school and sends her love to him; her little \"darlin'\" [Thomas] sends a kiss to cousing Whiting. 4pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Letter is dated February 22, no year. Gratification experienced upon receiving her letter was only exceeded by memories of the few happy days they spent together; hopes she will be able to return the attentions she received from her and Dr. [Robert H.] and [Mary] Little; sorry to hear that she has been indisposed but is sure that since spring is coming she will regain her usual health; if it is in her power she will accept her kind invitation; received her cotton two days ago and will attend to it with pleasure; sent for the weaver directly but could not prevail her to take it until she had it wound which she will set about tomorrow; the weaver thinks ther is enough cotton to warp 50 yards or it will 12 pounds of cord she (EW) has sent; tells her to send what cord she has ready and she will have the balance spun for her; does not think it will take as much cord as the weaver says or it would be unecessary to have more spun than will be wanted; asks her not to says it is giving her too much trouble \"for among friends these trifles should be thought nothing of\"; she has an excellent spinner who has little or nothing to do; her \"good man\" is not at home or she is sure she would have a message from him; asks her to tell Dr. Little she longs to make them acquainted as she is sure they would like each other; for the past six weeks she has been in a continual round of dissipation; balls, routs and squeezes are the names given to the parties which she thinks very improper as they deserve more stupid names; 40 or 50 people meet together to sip their tea, swallow jelly or syllabub, sit until 12 o'clock and perhaps not once open their mouths the whole evening to say more than \"how do you\"; is quite worn out and determined to be thought unfashionable than continue one of the fools any longer; just called down to receive visitors so is forced to leave off without saying half she intended; sends love and best wishes to her and her family. 3pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Blushed at her gentle reproof; throws herself on her mercy for pardon; passes last winter with her friend Mrs. Hamilton, the British Consul's Lady, in Norfolk; Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton have been very good to both her and her son [Theodorick Bland] in Scotland; promised to stay this winter with them [the Hamiltons]; would like to have been excused because going prevented her from seeing her (EW) , and she has to spend too much money on clothers \"to keep up the Lady\"; has a plausible excuse to offer when she gets \"down\" [to Norfolk] which will be in the middle of next month; Munro [Banister] expects to get a license for practicing law when he becomes of age in May; he (MB) is bent on going to the \"new countries,\" Kentucky being one where there will be a dividend of land in which he and his brother [TB] are sharers\"; he (MB) then plans on going to Louisiana; asks how she can absent herself from him (MB) when he is leaving so soon; finds fault with the Hamiltons for being too perservering in their wishes; must try to hold her place and quit too; before leaving Norfolk last spring Niece [Mary (Blair)] Andrews and family came down; about that time Mr. H-ort [?] set out for Mr. Wormley's, by whom she and Mary [Anrews] wrote her; Monro George, who met Mr. James Wormley in Alex[andri]a, Virginia went to Richmond and was discarded by Miss Jane Wormley to whom he was engaged, was so bewildered he brought the letters back here without delivering them; he failed to give them back until now; she and Mrs. A[ndrews] thought the letters so old they were not worth postage; wishing to prove they weren't neglectful of her, Mrs. A[ndrews] has taken them with her on a trip to Wilton, hoping she can find some private conveyance from Richmond; enclosed are four profiles sent to her from Mary Andrews, Mr. [James] Henderson, Son Munro [Banister] and herself, Mr. H[enderson]'s is a good likeness of Thomas; Mary A[ndrews], Mr. [Henderson] and Charlotte Balfour are resolved to write her (EW) soon; Charlotte Balfour and Jane Cary send greetings; they are all well although Charlotte B[alfour] is recovering the \"second most sever attack this fall\"; Polly Peachy is in Petersburg, Virginia with her daughters attending weddings, races, and plays; Mr. Cary and Lady are not yet returned from Fluvanna, Sally [Cary] went with them, she and Jane [Cary] are very pretty; Wilson [Cary, Jr.] is reading law in Rich[mon]d with Mr. Edm[un]d Randolph; thinks Wilson [Cary] \"a sweet youth\", she wishes was not so many Democrats; \"he [WC, Jr.] has been drawn in one scrape by them [Democrats], for w[hi]ch he has been a true penitent\"; the Peyton Randolph she (EW) saw in the papers was Edmund R[andolph's] son, not Nancy Innes' lover who is son to Peyton Randolph of Wilton; Nancy Innes and Peyton Randolph have plighted their troths; has not seen Mrs. Innes since her late affliction as when she retuned to the \"old city\" Williamsburg she was gone to her sister in Cumberland where her daughter was married; fears she will not see Mrs. I[nnes] again as when she returns she [AB] will be in Norfolk, and Mrs. I[nnes] will be packing so that she can move in with her daughter; the Tuckers are at Sir Peyton Skipwith's on a visit to the Corbins in King and Queen [County, Virginia]; had letters in June from her son [TB] and her sister [ET] who were then well; Theo[doric]k has not yet seen his Aunt but plans to visit her at Titchfield England after he takes his degrees in the spring; he [Tb] then plans to go to London and maybe Paris if she can afford it; Mr. Rose lies at deaths door in Stannton [sic] on his return from the Springs; Theo[doric]k speaks highly of Robert Wilson and of his Aunt Chisholm's attention to him; he [TB] never fails to mention her (EW) and her family, particularly his friends [Dr. Robert H.] Little and George [Whiting]; her [AB] sister [ET] and her family were all well; two of her [ET] daughters, Sarah and Alishen, married men of fortune, while the eldest, Mary, married a poor man who is the captain of a ship of war that is fighting the French; they [Mary (Thompson) and husband] have two children, maybe three; Mary [(Thompson)] and her children live with her mother and father while her husband is gone; hopes Mary's [(Thompson)] husband and Norborne [Thompson?] capture some rich prizes; Alfred Thompson was in the artillery and expected to be promoted as war has been declared; Helen is sixteen years old and taller than either of her sisters though not so handsome; she [ET] expresses affection for her (EW) and her family; congratulates her on the recovery of Mary [(Whiting) Little] and \"her darling pet\"; \"Increase and multiply seems to be the text perfectly understood by the former [ML]\"; asks to be presented with affection to her family; asks her to kiss \"little Bet\" [EL] for \"Aunt Ban\" which is what most of the children call her; heard Francis [Whiting] joined the Navy; heard of Mr. George's [Whiting] courtship which she thinks he is too young to be involved in; is at Mr. Henderson's where Mrs. Cocke has come to spend the day with Charlotte Balfour and herself; Mrs. Cocke sends love and good wishes; thinks Mr. Henderson might marry again, hopes the woman is good to Thomas. 4pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Encloses letter begun at several times; ingratitude not one of her faults but omission is; every idea engrossed by Cousin Andrews for whom she feels sympathy; Mr. Andrews is dying; will leave few to honor him for honor or integrity; discharged every trust with propriety \"\u0026amp; never did the Widow or Orphan suffer by him\"; her life for the past two years had few pleasures; fears her Father Peachy, who declines fast, will die; does not think there is anyone in Williamsburg whom they could \"Claim as a friend\"; they have been unsuccessful at farming and have had to break up their plantation and hire out their negroes; her [NP] Betsey tho[ugh] 15 is very small and looks like a girl of 13; Polly is taller and she thinks will make a pretty woman; they [Betsey and Polly Peachy] have sweet tempers; does not want her to think \"Bet\" [BP] \"not possible\" but her sister is prettier; wishes she could bring her daughters to see her (EW) on the way to visit Betsy, but it will not be possible; is vexed and grieved when she reflects that her sister is deprived of the friend she (EW) would have made if it were not for a foolish quarrel; the two Banisters [Monro and Theodorick] only excused from making a breach between friends except their youth; they [the two Banisters] told Betsy she (EW) call[e]d Mr. F[airfax] \"a fool with his animal magnatism\"; this is of no consequence for her (EW) to learn but was originally the cause of displeasure; has \"learnt\" Theo[doric]k [Banister] \"with some other Chaps as thoughtless as himself\" are living in Edinburgh; is a sad thing for children to be \"giddy and extravagant\"; company obliges her to conclude; assures \"Betsy\" and her children of her and her children's love; flatters herself that she will soon hear from her and that she will be forgiven for her long silence. 3pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Advises him to accomodate his remedies to the state of the system in his contest with \"a powerful and insidious epidemic\"; advises him to tru all modes of treatment; there is a right treatment and he hopes he will find it; true in their country that in rainy seasons low situations are healthy, and high ones sickly; former completely overflowed with water and the \"coltes having no more upon\" [missing] to favor \"putrefaction\"; tells him to tell his farmers who complain about the Plaster of Paris as the cosue of their sickness the story of the potato and how it was banished from France; hopes the Plaster of Paris will not be \"dishonored\" or the sewers of their country degraded by a similar act; his [BR] city is unusually healthy; heavy rains washing the streets and common sewers have been the means \"in the hands of heaven\" of keeping the City healthy. 2pp. AL. [signature clipped]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Just \"on the wing\" for her winter quarters in Norfolk, Virginia from where she will write to her the particulars as soon as she writes two or three letters to Europe; thanks her for her last letter and says she wrote back but just found out she never got the letter; their friends and relatives are well except for a few colds w[hi]ch were to be expected at that season; Tho[ma]s Henderson and Polly Peachy's two youngest children have the whooping cough tho[ugh] it is not yet severe; Mrs. P., her two daughters and niece and niece [Mary] Andrews with others send affection to her and her family; has not seen Monro [Banister] since last April; he (MB) is well tho[ugh] she trusts and busy in Petersburg, Virginia looing into their \"deranged concerns\"; credits Heaven with supplying her a friend who would keep Theo[doric]k comfortable and happy in Europe [un]til his brother had made some arrangements; he [TB] must have suffer[e]d as his last letter was dated Aug[us]t 24th and he had just gone through his hardest examinations and expected the 12th of Sep[tembe]r following to take his Degrees as a Doctor; he [TB] was soon after to go to Titchfield England, then to London and in the spring to embark for Vir[gini]a; always sends love to her family; a letter from her [AB] sister [Elizabeth Thompson] dated Sep[tembe]r 1st was full of tenderness for her (EW) family; her [ET] family was well but sad because her daughter Mary's husband, Capt[ai]n Dixon, was lost off the coast of Ireland last April; she (EW) may have seen the particulars in the paper, he [CD] commanded the Apollo; his [CD] wife and three children are now residents of their family which adds to the expenditures and the war which makes everything so high, they can scarcely afford to live; anxious to hear how they are after the sickly summer; asks if she has heard anything from Frances [Whiting]; hopes Heaven long preserves the comfort she (EW) gets from her children; sends her affection; asks her to kiss Mary's [Little] bairns for her; the Hamilton's certainly go to Europe next spring. 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Asks her to what she owes the long silence; having written a long letter after she returned from Norfolk she was surprised at not having a reply since she (EW) is such a punctual correspondent; fears autumn may have brought sickness to her family; cannot write with the facility she used to so she procrastinated writing this letter; Theo[doric]k [Banister] arrived in perfect health; as she (EW) is also a mother she is assured of her empathy with ther feelings on the arrival of Theo[doric]k; hopes Francis [Whiting] has regained his health upon returning home; the ship which brought him [TB] home was destined up to City Point and his baggage \"being still on board, obliged him immediately to Petersburg\"; otherwise Munro [Banister] would have come down and given her the gratification of seeing the happy meeting; she expects them [MB, TB] on the stage day after this; the Hamiltons expect to sail in Dec[embe]r for England; plans on going to Norfolk to see them as soon as it is safe from yellow fever; plans to visit her (EW) in the summer following if she can raise enough money; Theo[doric]k says her [AB] sister [Elizabeth Thompson] is not well at Titchfield, England but her complaints are not dangerous; received a letter from her sister [ET] and the Admiral Thompson who is still in health and cheerful in his eighty sixth year; her son [TB] says the whole family is agreeable and handsome, especially the female part; Norbourne Thompson is still without a ship and living on half pay with \"Lord Bentick \u0026amp; the promises of great men\"; he [TB] did not see Alfred Thompson who is in Gibralter with the Army; he is a 1st Lieutenant in the Artillery; her sister [ET] sends affections to her and her family; she [ET] was very good to her [AB] son which makes her love her more, if possible; the \"Old City\" Williamsburg very sickly this Fall; Mrs. Andrews and Griffen Peachy have been seriously ill; both are better but not well yet; Jane Cary's mother, sister and brother have gone to Albemarle among their relatives since Jane's death; Wilson is married to Virginia Randolph, a very accomplished lady; they [Wilson and Virginia] are going to live with his grandfather; Sally is betroth[e]d to Mr. Henson, a student of law, very respectable but of slender fortune; Mrs. Andrews and Mrs. Peachy with their daughters greet her and hers as does Charlotte Balfour, Mr. Henderson whose son [Thomas] is well and he is still a widower, Mr. Cocke, the Tazewells, the Skipwiths, the Tuckers and the \"good old Carys, not yet return[e]d from their summer's excursion\"; Mrs. Skipwith writes her husband is so ill she fears she will never reach home; [...?]. 3pp. AL. [letter mutilated, signature missing]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thro[ugh] Mr. Mason, a student at William and Mary College, she [AB] heard that George [Whiting] was married to an \"amiable young lady\" of whom she (EW) approved; heard it exhilarated her spirits so that she lost all sickness; hopes that loss may very long be hers; congratulates her; asks her to congratulate the wedding pair for her; \"the Doctor [Robert H. Little], his sweet Rib [Mary (Whiting) Little], and Francis [Whiting]\" all possess her best wishes; [addresses her next remark to RH] intended to reply to his letter introducing Mr. Brown, but was waiting for him to arrive which he hasn't yet; she and her friends made repeated inquires after Mr. Brown to no avail; was worried about not having heard from them knowing she (EW) was in poor health; planned on writing them a long letter when she was taken sick with pleurisy; recovered from her illness and wrote before she had a more serious attack; describes her illness and treatment by bleeding; not allowed to write very much because of her illness; wrote her two letters from Norfolk which she believes never got to her; Monro's [Banister] marriage to Miss P. \"has long since been done away - even after the fixing of the wedding date\"; he is now engaged to another to whom he is sincerely attached; Miss P. Bolling, daughter of Mr. Robert Bolling by his first wife, with the consent of her father and grandmother decided to marry Monro; if they could both dispose happily with their other two sons their hearts would be replete; her family is in perfect health and asks to be remembered to her (EW) family; Admiral Thompson and his family are well although Norbourne is in Ireland as Commander of the Sea Fencibles and Alfred is in Gibralter as a 1st Lieutenant in the Royal Artillery; Uncle [Wilson] Cary recovering from a fall from his horse in which he broke no bones but was \"sadly bruised\"; Mrs. Andrews is in delicate health and seldom well for a whole week, partly from fatigue caused by being \"(Martha like) 'careful and troubled about many things'\"; she [Mrs. Andrews] sends her love as do all their connections and favorite friends; Sally Cary is married to Mr. Henson and has a son named William Henry; Wilson Cary was married to Miss Virginia Randolph at Tuckahoe? has a child named Wilson Miles; Polly Peachy who is married to Mr. Tabb had a premature child this winter and was reduced to death's door but recovered perfectly; Theo[doric]k was instrumental in the recovery and is now fixing her eight miles from Petersburg; her mother and her [?] are well and living at Mr. Peachy Senior's in the house where Mr. Hornsby lived when she (EW) was here; Mrs. Tucker wants her (EW) to visit so they can \"turn out\" and \"set the town to rights\"; she [MT] married her daughter to Mr. Joseph Cabell \"one of the most sensible, best informed men of the age\"; Mr. Cary's Sen[io]r and Jun[io]r (Rebecca and Jane) wish to be retained in her memory and to assure her they would be happy to see her there; Niece Andrews would like to stay at her house; asks her to come; Mrs. Skipwith is at her daughter Corbin's; the Hamiltons, whom she left in March last, wish to be remembered to her; they were pleased by her (EW) remembrances; asks her to kiss the little ones for her; finds Papa thinks her namesake the prettiest because she has black eyes; tells her to tell Papa [KH] that she excuses his being partial to [Frances] Anne Banister; has tacked an \"e\" to her name because it was prettiest, asks them to follow the example; tell Mr. Little that she is pleased that he submits to the government of his \"fat little wife.\" 4pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Upon returning from Alexandria last Sunday found his letter of the proceeding evening; sorry that his absence prevented him from seeing him; \"As Saturday is always a Holiday with us at the Commencement of Congress\" he frequently visits his friends on that day in Alexadnria; affords him the pleasure to render him services there or elsewhere; asks him to let him know what the business he alluded to in his letter was and he would do it immediately; can do nothing more than speculate on the subject of Peace or war as no official communications have been received from England since the meeting of Congress; prevailing opinion there is that there will be no war; he has his fears; thinks they are apt to believe what they wish; asks to be presented respectfully to Mrs. Whiting and Mrs. Little. 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Assures him he felt pride and pleasure with the way he acted with Myers; his conduct evinced sentiments of \"honout\" and humanity; his [Myers] behavior almost indicates \"the moon must have some agency with his intellects\"; discusses an incident in which Myers pulled out his \"bane\" and commanded him [Sommervell] \"to swallow it\"; shame added to the folly by the fact that no witnesses were present; discusses his involvement with a woman who is not named; Mr. Coleman has lately been in that city and has seen a report of the affair in his favor; other news. 4pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Received her letter of August 26 with the four profiles and letter from John for which she is obliged; after returning from Mr. Tabbs at Goshen was attacked with the ague and fever right after two spells of another nature from which she was barely recovered; her \"poor old shatter[e]d carcase\" was so weakened she could not write; has gotten well by removing with Theodorick's [Banister] family to \"a healthy little spot a few miles from Petersburg\"; her \"sweet Grand Daughter\" recover[e]d her lost flesh there [near Peterburg]; Monro [Banister] and his wife and child have left Williamsburg in search of health; the child [MB's son] was a fine large child but has become emaciated probably because the place Williamsburg is unhealthy although he is also teething; certain that Mr. Little will agree that the place is not healthy; sorry that Mr. Little was so sick, but it might have been a \"seasoning\" and hopes he will come there again although he has determined not to; if he (RL) never visits her again she and her family send their good wishes to him wherever he is; concerned that she (EW) has suffered badly with rheumatism this summer; wishes she had the power to relieve her; hers (EW) and Mary's [Little] profiles are not so striking as the two little girls whom she thinks look like thier mother when a child; thankful for the affectionate dispositions of her two little nieces [she is really their great great Aunt]; thanks her for teaching them to know her; sends love and kisses to the girls; George and Lady [Frances Harrison (Horner) Whiting] seem to understand well the text \"increase and multiply\"; saw in Norfolk last year a lady who spoke highly of her (EW) daughter-in-law [FW]; hopes Francis Beverly [Whiting] will be as successful in his pursuits; sends love to her sons; asks her to send her affection to Mary [Little], a \"paragon of industry\" and her Hubby [RH]; the Doctor and his Lady asked her to remember to say they planned on visiting next summer; she plans to visit if her \"infirmities will permit\"; shall exert herself to join them [Doctor, Lady]; fears she flatters herself; Polly Tabb sends her love and Mary, who has one little girl, sets out on Saturday to visit her mother, where she expects to increase her family; her [Mary] husband is expected to return from Ballston Springs where bad health carri[e]d him; [...?]; if their friends in the \"Old City\" knew she was writing would ask to be remembered; plans, if they are all well next month, to accompany her two sons, their wives and grandchildren to the place of her nativity Williamsburg; her friends are all anxious to be acqainted with her daughters [in-law]; from there [AB's family] will return home and she will go to see the Hamiltons in Norfolk probably for the last time as they plan to go to England next spring; Niece A[ndrews] write Charlotte Balfour is sadly affected with gout, with one hand disabled and sometimes she even gets it in the head and stomach; she [CB] looks terrible; this is a specimen of Monro's [Banister] paper; he keeps a good heart and thinks in the winter it will be in more demand. 4pp. ALS. [letter mutilated]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Would have made an early reply to her last letter but was sick; asks for forgiveness for procrastinating in writing; is in this neighborhood because Theodorick's [Banister] wife, [Signora Tabb] was going to \"increase her family\" and did have a daughter; she [ST] \"looks badly\" which is not surpriding since a few days before her delivery she caught the measles; the infant was full of it and she is glad they both recovered as well as they have; as has her other granddaughter, Marth Peyton [Banister], named after Mr. Giles' first lady; fortunate to have the opportunity of meeting Dr. Graham and Lady, who is very agreeable and ladylike person with most pleasing manners; regrets the measles prevented them [AB and the Grahams] from being together more; finds Mr. Little has found out \"the way for a son without getting advice about it\"; delighted with accounts of his \"beauteous daughters\"; asks her to kiss them for their old Aunt Ban, as the young fry call her; hopes to hear Mary [Little] is happily rid of her present burden and her spirits lifted from the depression caused by the death of her friend and neighbor; heard George [Whiting] has another child; trust Francis [Whiting] will soon have a child; last May Monro [Banister] presented her with another grandson; his (MB) wife and infant are well but he and his eldest son, William Constable, named after his friend and patron, are not well; he (MB) is sick from imprudently going in the River after heating himself and his son [WB] is teething; Theodorick and his wife send greetings; had to \"repair to the toilette for dining at Mr. Giles'\"; Mrs. Tabb expects Mr. Giles to dine with them [the Grahams] who will deliver this letter tomorrow; would like to tell her about relations in Williamsburg and over the Atlantic but woke this morning with \"a light dancing\" before her eyes and a headache; Theo[doric]k advises the disuse of the quill; promises to write shortly; sends love and best wishes; does not want to be taken to task again for not naming her grandchildren; will call her new grandchild Eliza and Sister T[abb] with herself will add to the gratification; Monro's son is named after him. 3pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Wonders if she will remember him since he has not written in so many years; has been chided by his conscience for his silence; having gotten more settled and systematic she will be hearing from him more regularly; will give him pleasure to hear how she is doing, after flirting with young girls and being jilted by a widow he decided to act with a little more generalship; offered his hand to an excellent widow, with a son just twelve months older than his own son; after a short hesitation she accepted; was married last Dec[embe]r; the two little boys get along very well; would like to see her at Elmswood; promises his wife will do everything possible to make her visit agreeable; planned on going to Albemarle during the boys' vacation \"but a little invisible urchin will prevent it\"; he will have to make a quick trip to Albemarle on business; his son is in good health, grows rapidly and is making tolerable progress in his education; Mrs. Andrews is very well and is getting her carriage repaired for a trip to Richmond; does not know whether she [Mrs. Andrews] or Charlotte Balfour intends to turn out; informs her \"that everything wil be quite smart\"; D[octo]r Bracken and his daughter left the \"Old City\" Williamsburg for Frederick by way of the \"Federal City\" [Washington]; thinks Mr. B[racken] has a lady in his eye as he is visiting Frederick two summers successively; his [Mr. Bracken] daughter Sally is married and Julia bespoke and it's not good for a man to be alone; her Uncle [Wilson] Cary and Aunt Cary left town last week for Cary's brook; he [WC] fell while walking in his garden and broke his leg, but recovered enough to set out on his journey; the \"excellent Tuckers\" leave tomorrow; their Cousin Peachy and her boys are well; her [Polly Peachy] daughter Betsey is visiting her sister; sends best wishes to her and her family. 3pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mr. Thomas Tabb, Theo[doric]k's wife's brother sets out tomorrow to visit his Aunt Whiting and other relatives in her (EW) neighborhood and will stop by if he can; sends best wishes for Mary's [Little] safe delivery; she and her daughter Signora [(Tabb)] B[anister] send love; [Theodorick] has gone to Petersburg or would join them in sending love; her other son and daughter [Monro Banister and Mary Banister] are at Sulphur Springs where Monro and his eldest son are in pursuit of health; heard they [MB and son] are better but not yet well; Mary Banister and younger child are well as are the Hamiltons [in Norfolk] where she plans on going for the winter; plans to stop in Williamsburg on the way to the Hamiltons to see her friends; thinks they [friends] will be returned from their summer excursions; Mrs. Andrews and Charlotte Balfour are in Richmond with Nancy Randolph who has increased her family by her first son; Mr. [Wilson] Cary has not yet gone up the country \"as usual\" [sic] this year as he has been taken up with a vertigo while walking with two or three ladies in the garden; he [WC] fell with his leg under him and broke his leg; he [WC] bore it with patience and fortitude which contributed to the cure; last she heard of he was almost well; Mrs. [Polly] Peachy, since the death of the old gentleman, has taken in a few boarders which enables her to keep a \"good\" house; he [Mr. Peachy, P.P. father-in-law] has left her everything he possessed for life; Mrs. Jenny Cary is at her mother's in Albemarle who is in a precarious state of health; her [JC's mother] daughter Mrs. Newsom is living in King and Queen [County, Virginia], has two sons and a daughter; Miles Cary is to be married this fall to Miss Curl; Wilson and his family are fixed in Fluvanna; Polly Tabb and hers are all well; she is pregnant again; they expect them [the Tabbs] to be there in a few days; she [PT] had a son by her former marriage who is nearly Thomas' [Henderson] age and the two are greatly attached to each other; Thomas has written to her to tell her how happy he is in a good Mama; has not ehard from Titchfield, England; Signora asked her to assure her (EW) that she plans to visit her and that nothing save sickness or death will stop her; asks her to tell Mary [Little] has spread her fame for industry from the sample of linen for her \"Hubbby\" (RL); sends her love to the family; he (RL) must have cut a funny figure in his breeches; asks her to inform her friends, especially Doctor Graham and Lady, that she is in the neighborhood so they won't neglect her; visited Mr. Giles yesterday where all were well. 3pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Hopes Francis [Whiting] told her she could not send a letter to her by him because her old acquaintances and Monro's wife [Mary Banister] provided her with too much company to get the time to write; told him [FW]to give her love to them and tell them she would be writing by Post; arrived there on Saturday the 6th [July] with her grandson Monro [Banister] who was sick; he [MB, Jr.] is better but the \"intense warm weather keeps him very funney\"; tells her to take her time writing letters to her friends and family; Francis [Whiting] relates the particulars of his visit; but for his [FW] kindness she could not have left Norfolk when she did; had incurred for neccessaries a small account as she had expected her sons to come down, which she could not turn her back on unpaid; he [FW] pressed her to quit Norfolk as the sickly season was coming on and offered her the use of his purse; introduced him to the Barrauds and the Kings who were pleased with her (EW) remembrance of them and sent their regards; considers herself a friend of Mrs. H. as she holds her (EW) in great estimation; planned on calling on her (EW) cousin Tunstall when she was in Norfolk last Dec[embe]r as she had promised her [Cousin Tunstall] niece, Catherine Hill, who is boarding with Niece [Polly] Peachy, but much company, rheumatism, and a bad cough made her procrastinate and prevented her from seeing her and introducing her (EW) son [FW] to her; Catherine Hill is very much like her mother who is dead; she [CH] is supported by her brother whose industry keeps them both comfortable; says nothing of relatives and friends because some wrote her by Francis [Whiting] and Mrs. Cocke, the Tuckers, and Mrs. Skipwith send their remembrances; the \"ancient city\" Williamsburg looks melancholy with so many houses shut up; many inhabitants have left for their summer residences; Francis [Whiting] can tell her (EW) about the Hendersons, her [AB] sons and daughters, and \"their young fry\"; wishes to accompany the Doctor and family as far as her (EW) house; thinks she will see the Doctor and family in a week to ask if she can accompany them; Monro [Banister] \"and his Rib\" [Mary Banister] send love to her and her family; if she could see all the confusion she was surrounded with -- females chattering, children squalling and nurses making noises to quiet them -- she would realize she must conclude; apologizes for not providing her with any root or flower seed; was told the fall is the best time for both; is promised some from several people if an opportunity offers for conveying them, Mrs. Bolling said nothing would have prevented her sending them but they were not in season; thanks her for the moss-tippet she sent her which she shall prize for her sake as well as the fact she thinks it very pretty. 3pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Takes the opportunity to write to both of her niees in one letter as Mrs. Tabb is making a mournful trip to Goshen tomorrow; asls to be excused for writing to them both in one letter but Monro [Banister] is on a short visit there and she cannot absent herself long; the bearer \"is intelligent\" so she makes no statement of the family there; takes pleasure in telling her little Monro [Banister] is recovered and Polly [Mary] and Siegnora [Banister] are \"in the family way\"; was told by Monro [Banister] who was just in Goshen that all there were as well as could be expected tho[ugh] Polly Tabb looked badly and there is cause to fear she is likely to add to her distressed family; her [PT] mother wrote that she [PT] wishes a home for herself but it will be impossible to do so without \"a protector\"; she [PT] fears her house cuold not be agreeable as she is necessitated to take boarders; she [PT] is determined to wait the arrival of Mrs. Tabb and abide by her advice; Mrs. Peachy will be home in October; Monro [Banister] was also at Colonel [Wilson] Cary's in Fluvanna on his way home; they [the Carys] were all well but [Colonel Wilson Cary] is in low spirits as the prospect for a crop is very unfavorable and he is in a great deal of debt; she [AB] sympathizes with him [WC]; hopes the family is in perfect health; remarks to Charlotte Balfour that she has always considered her one of her nieces; a letter from Mrs. Hamilton mentioned she had just seen Doctor Balfour and that he and his family were well; sorry to say Mrs. Boush was not well; imagines that Mrs. Letty has complicated her plan and got off to some other state as she has eluded every search; expected to find her in Norfolk; her sons and daughter Siegnora send love; Siegnora [Banister] is determined to visit her (EW) next summer if God spares her, blesses them; Mrs. Tabb has arrived and sends her love to Mrs. Andrews and Charlotte Balfour and would love to see them on their way home; Mr. Whiting has had direction given him and can persuade them the distance from Fredericksburg will be the same as to Richmond. 3pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerned to hear they have all suffered from sickness; thinks the accident Doctor Little met with must have been distressing in his weakened state; thanks God her (RL) and Mary are returned to good health and cheerfulness; tell Eliza the old mitts she sent her to Leesburg, Virginia were hardly worth thanks; supposes they were worn out long ago; will write Eliza when her eyes get better and the weather is milder; presently \"can hardly get ink thaw[e]d enough to write\" and is almost and \"ice sickle\" herself; did not get coal [un]til lately and it will not burn so they depend on wood; can only get a scanty supply [of wood] as one of her horses has been lame since her journey to Polly Tabb's of which she gave the Doctor a full detail; situation has almost reconciled her to not having her (EW) down with them that winter, but next [year]; Charlotte Balfour was taken ill after they got down, and continued \"in the most distressed state [un]til lately\"; Doctor Galt considered her state \"bilious\" as Doctor Little had and gave her an emetic; she [CB] has been better ever since; they often talk of the happy time they passed at \"Enfield\"; she, Charlotte Balfour and neighbor Cocke send their love; she [CB] is much distressed by \"the death of her amiable [daughter?] Mrs. Innes which will be lamented by all who knew her\"; was surprised at the account she gave her of Miss Tabb's conduct to cousin Frank but \"if she was capapble of being so fickle it was a fortunate escape for him\"; hopes he [Frank] will consider it a fortunate escape; tell Frank she is upset he didn't visit them as he promised; sees no justice in him in his resenting them because \"a young lady treated him ill\"; hopes he [Frank] will keep his word; hopes Beverly Blair carried up the pins she (EW) went for as he is now in the Company Line; Miss Egglestone undertacks [sic] to dispose of the trimming and for that went up without a lett[e]r from her and the artichoke and lce plant seed; did not get a letter his [BB] father wrote to her informing her of his going until he had already left; had sent the little wheel she had promised counsin Mary [Little] she would have repaired as someone had stolen the brass fly and another piece from it; disappointed that the workman who promised to make another has not done it yet so Mary [Little] cannot use it at the fireside or w[h]en walking about; hopes it will be done by the time the [Dr. Robert and Mary Little] come down in the Spring; tells her (EW) to tell them [the Littles] she will be happy to see them and hopes she (EW) accompanies them; has not heard of B. Blair or his \"sweet wife's\" return; hopes to have good accounts of them [EW, RL, ML] from them; tells her to tell the Doctor she hopes he plans on writing her; thinks it fortunate that John and B. Blair were not in Richm[on]d the night the theatre burned down as they might have been there; her son-in-law Randolph and her daught[e]r Elia were miraculously saved; heard acquaintance Mr. Noel had a narrow escape; their neighbors Mr. and Mrs. Greenhowe and her niece, Mrs. Gerrardine and her son with many of her other acquaintances \"fel lvictim to the devouring flames\"; this has been an eventful period as \"there have been three shackes [sic] of an Earthquake\"; thanks God there has been no damage other than making several people \"very sick at stomach during that time\"; thinks it may have been more calamitous at other places; Cousing [Polly (Cary)] Peachy and Mr. Henderson beg to be remembered to her and cousin Mary [Little]; just heard of the death of Mrs. Fairfax in England; she has by her will [bear?] her to her bro[the]r, her grandson W[ilson] Cary and her niece Peachy; her (EW) neighbor Mrs. Clanahan will regret her good old friend; asks that she and Charlotte Balfour be remembered to her and all her neighbors; asks God to bless her (EW) family; asks her to kiss the children for her. 4pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e...[at]tempt to burn Norfolk; her fears were groundless; her good friend Mrs. Andrews wrote to [?] and offered him a part of her house to remove his [?]; he says they are going to continue where they are and depend on providence for their protection; their [?] has taken several prizes on board of whic[h] [?] and esteem[e]d friend Doct[o]r Miller his [?] are staying with them and she received a letter from him in [?] then at sea and had just taken a valuable [?] with the expectation tha[t] [?] return to her in better health; hopes God grants it; their mutual [?] is as usual sometimes sick and sometimes well; at present she's well except for weak eyes which she asks her to say keeps her from writing; she thanks her for the last letter and regrets she has not rec[eive]d the one mentioned in her laster letter; Judge Nelson died last night after a long and tedious illness; he would not let his daughters be informed of his illness so they will be shocked when the messenger is dispatched to call them to the funeral; the rest of her friends are well and unite in regards to her and her family; never saw her Uncle [Wilson] Cary look better than he does at present; Griffin Peachy was doing well; her darling child [Thomas Henderson] is also doing well. 2pp. ALS. [first page missing, mutilated]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Her letter to Charlotte Balfour reached them as they were leaving; hastens to relieve her \"anxiety\"; suffered in the general panic of Williamsburg when the British landed within four or five miles of them as there was only 50 militia in the place; the students [of the College of William and Mary] all went out and any boy that c[oul]d held a musquet [sic]; feared less for her own safety than for \"the precious live that might be lost\"; dear Thomas H[enderson] was not inactive tho[ugh] only fifteen, he was sent with a cart for bacon for the troops that were expected; dreaded his being taken with his cargo by the enemy; he arrived safe but had to walk eight miles back and since his shoes did not fit him he took them off; he met so many people flying he feared the Town Williamsburg was taken but continued on determined to share the fate of his friends; that even[in]g a large reinforcement of troops arrrived who had marched 36 miles in hot, dry weather; they [the reinforcements] expected to have the enemy to dislodge but thanks God the enemy left with no bloodshed except if the animals [?]; generally now believed they [the enemy] meant only to forage; if the reinforcements had been sent sooner they may have arrived more comfortably and been able to save Hampton, Virginia where the troops fought nobly but were sacrificed by not having reinforcements in time; their friend Major Corbin is still suffering with wounds he rec[eive]d; he [Major Corbin] led their troops and 40 men were seen to level their muskets at him; they [the enemy] shot his horse in the head and him in the thigh and arm; his [Major Corbin] wife knew when the attack began and heard enemy cannon and knew her husband was exposed; she [Mrs. Corbin] had a son in the Chesapeake whom she concluded was killed and another son with Commander Dieuter who wrote he was expecting to engage two British battleships; her [Mrs. Corbin] sons are spared and her husband recovering; asks \"how many hearts are wrung by the missings occasien'd [sic] by this war\"; wishes they [MA and CB] could accept her invitation to visit but as John and her horses are infirm she cannot attempt such a journey; she could not have come that far except Mr. Randolph aided her with a serv[an]t and horses; the Randolphs went on to Powhatan Virginia; the Randolphs are to send down their carriage and horses for Daugh[te]r Eliza [Randolph], her son John, Charlotte and herself to go up next week; she shall stay with them some weeks and then come back to her friends here [Richmond, Virginia] \"[un]til the sickly season is over below\"; only God knows whether she has a habitation to return to; left her property and friends there Williamsburg with great reluctance; Cousin Peachy for her health's sake ought to have gone up the country but was afraid to leave her property; her [counsin Polly Peachy] daugh[te]r Betsey went up with Polly Tabb; her [MA] daugh[te]r Randolph begged her [MA] to assure her and Mary Little of her kind regards; Mrs. Cringan who is in very bad health asks to be remembered to her and her daughter [ML]; hears Dr. Blair, his wife andsons are rejuvinated by her \"upper air - from the mts. [?] they bring you\"; she (EW) must have Cousin F with her and also Dr. Banister and his family; asks her to remember her and Charlotte to them all; assure Doctor Little and Mary [Little] of their esteem for them and their family; wishes she could see them all again; happy that Captain \"Mc\" and his Lady are well; asks her to tell Mrs. \"Mc\" they were delighted with her nephews \"they are both fine fellows\"; hopes the youngest [nephew] who remained [in Williamsburg] during their troubles has gotten safely to friends and \"feels no bad effects from the Exposures he had\"; asks to be remebered to her neighbors and acquaintances and Miss Elizabeth and Mary and Nancy Banny and all the little ones for her; Charlotte intends writing when they get to Mr. Randolph's. 3pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Promised to inform him when he received his orders what ship he was on; the secretary has atached [sic] him to the old Constellation, Captain Campbells; does not expect to sail in less than six weeks but shall be much obliged to him to send his bed cloaths [sic] down to the city [Washington] as soon as possible as he wishes to get on board and choose his birth [sic]; currently stationed in Alexandria on the Leamer where he repaired that morning; as he may conclude he is \"very much engaged\"; asks him to give his love to all family and \"enquiring\" friends. 1p. ALS. Including Nwscl, \"An Old Battle Ship\", [hand dated March 1891] and the \"Constellation\" and \"Insurgente\". 2pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Although her pen has been siilent he has not been forgotten by his sister; frequently realizes the adage \"delays are dangerous\"; they are inadequate to the tasks assigned by God; if only they could think he \"ordereth all things right, and for our own good\"; he has advantages that others are deprived of; he has a church to go to and should take the opportunity while it is in his power; when she reflects on how often she has been afflicted \"by the awful hand of God\" in the alst two years, she knows it is by his grace alone she is spared for repentence; hopes he is paying great attention to his studies and embracing every opportunity spiritually as well as temporally; supposes he wants to hear something concerning home; thanks God they are all well; Robert is much better in health although little in relation to his hip; all medical aid has proven ineffective so they must trust in God alone; Aunt Mary [Whiting] is very sick, the rest of Uncle F[rancis Whiting] family is well; Uncle G[eorge Whiting] has gone from Lime Hills with his family; they were favored with a visit from Uncle Carlyle [Fairfax Whiting] last week; asks him to give her love to Aunt [Anne] B[anister] when he next sees her and also to Cousin Nat; everyone sends love to him; hopes when their pilgrimage there terminates, they shall be united to all dear to them who have gone before them when their gracious maker calls. 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Wishes Mr. Francis B[everly] Whiting much happiness; hopes she and Mrs. [Mary (Whiting)] Little find a daughter and sister worthy of them; is now fixed at the new school and has been fatigued and worried about moving; is tired of moving from one place to another so that nothing short of returning to Virginia could tempt her to start again; Fenton is once more at school; Mary will end her schooling at the end of the year; her daughter Francis is to be a first rate scholar and Lucy kept until she is grown up if they can do so; they are in fair health except for herself; has rheumatism in her head which is so bad sometimes she cannot speak; unlike her (EW) she is in a noisy crowd taking care of a large family and does not have time to rest although she sometimes does so whether it is convenient or not; trying to get her children educated thinking it is the best portion a parent can give; high learning was not in fashion for females as it is now; does not see as a result of increased education \"more amiable manners more polite attentions better wives or mothers better mistresses or neighbors\"; concludes it must be all inward work which never comes out; thinks Mama and Aunt Banister \"as elegant as any of the new times\"; have ahd a most uncommon winter; the plum trees at the beginning of the year were white in bloom but in 20 hours everything that has liquid in it froze and broke; lost 23 jugs of molasses in the meat house; thinks it is horrid climate; they never see a \"healthy sound looking young person\" or an old one; yellow-green complexions are all the fashion; Athens was an exception, she speaks of this place where they are the most dressy extravagant people she ever saw and the worst looking; [?] is as common as homespun in Loudoun [County, Virginia]; was told that 14 miles from there the cold plague has made its appearance; asks Doctor Little to write and let her know what the treatment and symptoms are as she has no idea; asks her to get her brother George to write what Doctor Lacy says in the multiplicity of Council; discusses the selfish world and rise of individualism and how she must stay alive to care for her female children in particular; they have madara bread and plenty to spare as cotton as brought in a lot of money this year; everything is three and four times more than it is in Virginia so that a great deal of money does not go as far as it would there; Mr. Bretton has seen Louisisa and she is sold to a man 14 miles from there; her breeding and manners far above his but she may live inplenty and be well used; he thinks a great deal of her and refused a high price for her; she has not seen her [Louisisa] yet but she sent word she would come to see her; a man sold by Jonathan Carter, formerly owned by Garretson Nelson, came out with Louisisa; he came to see them at Christmas and many an egg and chicken he has bought from him in the old hollow and on the mountain; he told something about all the old neighbors which he believes are tales; ever forgets anyone black or white or thinks anyone does unless they choose to; skes her to let her mother know she heard from her; Mary will write to sister Nancy. 4pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Is now in Charlestown; witnessed the last of \"poor Clayhill\"; his funeral was preached by Mr. Bryan; William is well; sets out in the morning for Washington; she will find in her cabinet a letter to Calhoun and one from Dr. Triplett to Colonel Beaufort; asks her to forward them on to Washington by the first mail; is not well owing to the late ride last night; will write from Washington and hopes to hear from her by every mail; hopes Francis B[everly] W[hiting] and Mr. Burwell have procured a letter from Gene[ra]l Tucker it will aid him very much; sends love to all; plans to return to Williams tonight. 1p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Arrived safe but fatigued last evening; his foot is still continuing to be very painful he believes owing to some cold he has contacted; in his late excurtian [sic] he is as well as one could expect for one of his age; he is \"gratfull\" for all things as he is sure she will conclude; found William better and all hands well; M[ar]y Castleman presented her husband with a \"fair boy\" the night before he (RL) got home and all is well; saw her today and she is anxious to see her, no doubt to show her son; asks her to come home on Wednesday; says she cannot tell how much he wants to see her; hopes their \"dear Mary is better\"; if her bowels require active medicine, he would with the consent of Dr. W. advise the common magnesia and sulphur; the more active bowels are the more the head is affected; prefers small and repeated bleedings; very little medicine is required if leaches could be procured and applied to the temples; is assured it would give great relief; asks to be pressented affectionately to her; he hopes she is attending to her grandson, poultry, etc.; letter will accompany Mrs. Hs. [incomplete]. 2pp. AL. [signature clipped, final pages missing]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Received her nore concerning wool and sends her a part of what he has on hand having sold all but a few fleeces; kept but a few having much coarse cloth as will serve his people this winter; gald to find that wool is in increasing demand; hopes farmers will be induced to keep a good stock; was hoping to see her at Millwood this spring, but was compelled to go to Berkeley in the stage and the only way to get to her house was thro[ugh] Winchester; the Opickon [Opequon Creek] was too high for several days to cross without risk; crossed at Harper's Ferry on his was down and ran a considerable risk, the river being so high and \"the boat so crazy as to require more than an hour's repair\" before they could venture in her; happy to hear that they are all well; sorry he cannot say the same of his family; Mrs. Little, Henry and Carlyle have been sick and the two first are still very unwell; Sally was nearly killed a few weeks ago by falling thro[ugh] the trap door of the store room which a careless servant had opened behind her without her knowing it; she [Sally] stepped back and fell to the bottom, and how she escaped without being killed no one knows; her head was much cut and she was bruised all over; she is now nearly well of her bruises; asks how Frank's [Francis Whiting] family is; asks when she last heard from George [Whiting]; fears the removal of the Chancery Court will injure him; asks what she thinks of the great folks at Washington; asks \"have not some immortalized themselves [?]\"; asks when Frank goes to the Springs; Aunt Betsey and Mr. Rice are living at Bullskin; hears Mr. Rice has a church at Battletown; supposes she often hears him preach and as he is a Yankee much pleased with him; \"what a pity more Southerns do not study divinity, and marry out Girls instead of those blessed Yankees\"; knows she is partial to them having seen her in the company of one Nash; heard one of his nieces was addressed by one [Yankee]; asks if it's so; hopes if she marries him he is better than they commonly are; wishes to know how Frank's and Robert's crops are; hopes they are not like his, which are as usual very bad; should be sorry if he heard her neighborhood was sickly but hopes Robert [Little] gets a good deal of practice or if not is laboring under hypochondria; tell George when she writes him that he wrote him some time since and cannot account for his receiving no answer; wishes her and all her friends happiness. 4pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSent him all the information he possessed in answer to his letter of alst November in ragard to the book he [FH] wanted to publish; as he is interested in the subject, would like to know if he received his letter and when he could expect his copy; Judge Windham Robertson published, not long before his death, a book giving the history of his ancestors on his mother's side who was a Bolling and a descendant of Robert Bolling who married Jane Rolfe, the granddaughter of Pocahontas; has the book; hopes to hear from him soon. 1p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents They traveled on after leaving her pretty leisurely, the heavy roads not facilitating progress owing to the stage's being very wet and uncomfortable; \"dear little Frederick\" [Horner] had a chill before he got here and was quite ill and extremely cold for a long time; discovered it and began to rub him with hot spirit; wrapped him in hot flannels and his fever came on and was very high; he has had a return each day, a fever last night that went off with perspiration; that morning he had a fever when she saw him first and will not get up; they have given him no medicine which she thinks should be done immediately; Dr. Horner will be at home that evening; supposes he [Dr. Horner] will administer something; Mary [(Little) Horner] took the journey very well and has been incessantly active about her house since she came; she has been very badly also and now pretty tired; the house is fixed and quiet; Mary seems pleased and happy; \"Mr. H[orner] lookes very badly but has missed his chills Bob well\"; Christian Scott is here and send much love with a kiss to Pa; asks if she will send her measuring stockings out of her work \"draw,\" R. Island cotton; Mary wishes her [ML] to take her little Mary's tin cup the largest size and put away - for Robert H. who asked to have it, she [MH] not with many things to remind her of the \"sweet baby\"; if she sees any of her things lying about in the house asks her to put them away; anxious to hear from home, as she left the girls and so many fr[ien]ds sick; asks her to tell Pa his words \"that she stays so little at home\" still sound in her ears; asks what she can do when she must be concerned with the convenience of others; asks her to give her love to all; asks her to tell her sister E[lizabeth] one can send her some of her household conveniences now that she has no further use for them, at present; asks her to give her love to Lucy E.W. and tell her she regrets not seeing her the morning she left; asks where she could have retired to ?; too tired to write any more; sends love to all and asks them to write \"fully\"; heard from Fredericksburg that all are well except for John Blair who has been ill for four weeks; they are worried about him; they think liver complaint; they were then all well at Morven. 3pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Should have written him earlier but expecting his \"face to get well every day\" did not wish to write until he could advice him of the circumstance; can wait no longer; \"tis so nearly well and yet not well\"; has determined to say nothing about it; trusts that in a few days he will be in good health again; they arrived there from Orange Court House in seven days; they got there safely after a dangerous trip; travel[le]d every day from 3 a.m. to 11 p.m. with nine passengers inside and six to eight outside; it was generally rainging; could tell him the story of a Frenchman but will put it off except for his wife's sister from Louisiana \"whose health is yet delicate\"; was reported that morning that cholera made its appearance at Louisville, 30 miles west of them; does not believe it but it might be true; Mr. Talbot, formerly of V[irgini]a, called to say, he rec[eive]d a letter yesterday from Winchester, Virginia saying the cholera is raging in Cha[rle]s Town, Harper's Ferry and Sheperdston; in the former place eight have been attacked and five died, the other three were not expected to live; alarmed by the news asks him to write immediately and let him know if it's true or not; will be miserable until he hears from him on the subject; would say more but wants to get letter out in today's mail; his wife would send love but is in the country and doesn't know he write; she will write in a day or two; asks him not to fail writing immediately; his best love to sister Mary [Little] and all the family, the Croses, Tooley, Campbell, Dr. I., Mr. Vanwyck, etc. 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for £40.12.9 sterling to Messieurs James Buchanan \u0026amp; Co., Merchant, London, England signed by Robert Carter, Virginia on verso, note to pay contents to Mr. Robert Allason or order value in accounts signed by William Allason.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Good shipped on board the [?] Nancy to William Allason, Merchant, Falmouth, Virginia, by John Robinson Mater for Rappahannock River in Virginia on the proper account and \"Rique\" of Mr. William Allason, Merchant. Including ALS from William Horner, Liverpool, England to \"Sir\" (William Allason, Falmouth, Virginia), October 25, 1773, concerning the means of shipping his goods, the Cambridge having been put ashore going out; feared the other part of his order would be too late going out but as strong westerly winds kept all ships from sailing for two months it did not. 2pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Received his letter by the York which said he [WA] had shipt [sic] four Hund[red]s of tobacco by her to his address and asking to send him gods by his own ship; this would have been punctually compiled had his tobacco come in his ship but as it didn't this letter was put aside; though a Bill of Lo[a]ding for three Hund[red]s of tobacco shipt [sic] by him in the Cambridge there was no letter from him so he did not know what to do; today he found the above-mentioned letter he had put aside; sorry to see the letter so late as his ship was clear[e]d out three days before and the goods could not be got out of the country under a fortnight or three weeks and are not to be had in town or he would have sent them; does not know of any ship bound for Virginia orwould send them; had he written by the Cambridge this would not have happened; apologizes again for forgetting the letter by the York; his three hund[red]s of tobacco are \"of a middling kind\" and will do everything in his power to make the most of them, but the price is \"considerably reduced\" and there is very little demand for it at present; the Glasgow Merch[an]ts have sold to the French 1d 3/4 and they expect it to be the same price there [London], tho[ugh] they haven't bought any lately; as soon as tobacco is sold will render him the sales of them; should be glad of his assistance loading back the Cambridge; assures him of his best endeavor for his interest. 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRobert H. Little is infirm and would like to resign the position in favor of his son, signed by John E. Page, George William Blakeman, James H. Clark \u0026amp; Co., Millwood, Clarke County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Eliza (Braxton) Whiting's record of the marriage of Eliza Braxton and Henry Whiting, the births and baptisms of Mary Blair Whiting, George Braxton Whiting, and Francis Beverly Whiting, the death of Henry Whiting, a prayer written on Henry Whiting's death, the death of Mary (Blair) Braxton Burwell Prescott, the text from the sermon delivered at her (MP) funeral, the marriage of Mary Blair Whiting and Robert Howe Little, and the birth of Elizabeth Howe Little.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of Hymn\u003c/p\u003e"],"collection":{"numFound":1,"start":0,"numFoundExact":true,"docs":[{"id":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8753","ead_ssi":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8753","_root_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8753","_nest_parent_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8753","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/WM/repositories_2_resources_8753.xml","title_filing_ssi":"Blair, Banister, Braxton, Horner, Whiting Papers","title_ssm":["Blair, Banister, Braxton, Horner, Whiting Papers"],"title_tesim":["Blair, Banister, Braxton, Horner, Whiting Papers"],"unitdate_ssm":["1760-1890","1765-1817"],"unitdate_bulk_ssim":["1765-1817"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1760-1890"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["Mss. 39.1 B58","/repositories/2/resources/8753"],"text":["Mss. 39.1 B58","/repositories/2/resources/8753","Blair, Banister, Braxton, Horner, Whiting Papers","Williamsburg (Va.)--Colonial Period--History","Williamsburg (Va.)--History--18th century","Williamsburg (Va.)--History--19th century","College of William and Mary--History--18th century","Courtship--Virginia--History","Dueling--Virginia","Marriage--Virginia","Medicine--Virginia--History--18th century","Richmond (Va.)--History--Theater disaster, 1811","Slavery--Virginia--History--18th century","Slavery--Virginia--History--19th century","United States--History--War of 1812","Correspondence","Financial records","Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.","Use of microfilm only. When available, microfilm, photocopies, digital surrogates, or other reproductions must be used in place of original documents.","Processed by Sheryl Brown in 1988.","Letters, chiefly 1765-1817, of the Blair, Banister, Braxton, Horner, and Whiting families. Correspondents include John Blair (1732-1800), Anne (Blair) Banister and Mary (Blair) Braxton Burwell Prescott. Many of the letters are written by women.","Subjects covered in the collection include the Baron de Botetourt, William Tryon, Martha Washington, dueling, social life and customs, marriage and courtship, medicine, the Richmond theater fire, slavery, War of 1812, the College of William and Mary, and Williamsburg, Virginia.","Blair, Banister, Braxton, Horner, Whiting Papers are available on 1 reel of microfilm in Swem Library's microforms area call number CS71 .B645 B53","Scope and Contents Discusses his daughter's problem of lack of work for her smiths; accepts George Braxton's offer of a smith to work with his [J.B.] fellow, Jacob; discusses financial problems in \"these sad times\"; worries over her ill health; relates that he is rid of \"ague\"; other family news. 1p. AL.","Informs Dr. Pitt that Mr. Hansfords debt of £6.10 will be paid to him by [John Blair, Sr.] out of a bond of J[ohn]n Josiah Chownings which Mr. Hansford gave to [John Blair, Sr.] to satisfy his debt to him [JB, Sr.]; informs Dr. Pitt that J[ohn]n Josiah Chownings has appointed him [JB, Sr.] to pay the debt owed to him {JJC} by the College [of William and Mary] next October, \"if in cash.\" 1p. ALS.","Scope and Contents Explains to her sister the reason for her long silence; informs her that she has been in Hampton, Virginia since \"the first day of the Court\" which \"is now more gay than the Metropolis\"; refers to the Balls and other social events since the Rippon, the Lancester and the Magdelane have been achored in the harbour; related the details of a mock duel that took place between \"Betcy\" Blair and Sally Sweny over Lieut[enant] Sharp from the Rippon; reports that nothing \"a husband excepted\" could bring her more happiness; other family news. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Relates the story of her sister's [?] reaction to a love letter from Mr. L. Tunstall; promises to show him the letter; hopes that all other men who interest in her sister [?] will \"scrape all the skin off their shins\" while stepping over the bench at church; plans to visit in King William on Monday next; presents her love to \"Dicky\" and his \"little women\"; hopes to see him soon. 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Reveals to her sister that Mr. Starke will be sending her (MB) a letter at the end of the week; regrets that she (MB) was not able to be in Eltham where she {MB] saw Sis[te]r Blair and Cousin Burwell; has received a letter from Betsey and Captain Thompson who expected to sail to England in mid July; Mr. Dedington said Betsey and Captain Thompson left Boston a week before himself; Mr. Katon sent his \"platonick\" [sic] love to her [AB]; Billy Sharp and [?] are on a tour of \"Rode\" [sic] Island; Betsey Thompson said she was sick only because of the sea; Governor Tryon, his lady, and Mr. Edwards [the Governor's Secretary] took tea with the family on their way home; his Lordship [Botetourt?] was invited; thinks that Governor's wife is very haughty and \"rules the roost\" in their home; the conversation at tea centered on Lady Tryon's three scalded fingers; Pasteur was called in to cut the burned skin off Lady Tryon's fingers after she and the Governor had arrived at Lord [Botetourt's]; thinks that she should have been in Hampton, Virginia, where she and her Sis[te]r Cary told her the Viper which was commanded by Captain Linsey and first Lieut[enant] Mr. Frederick, a relation of the Duchess of Beaufort, was anchored; looses [sic] opportunity to send letter through Mr. Stark; Mr. Cary's ill health continues; Betsey [Braxton?] liked dancing and surprised her teacher Mr. Fearson with her knowledge of the minuet; Betsey [Braxton?] quarelled with her cousin Jenny [Blair?]; regrets that she is not able to obtain silk for a coat for Miss Dolly, Betsey [Braxton's doll?]; obliged for the care her sister gave her \"duds\" [clothes]; plans to convey shift to her sister through Mrs. Starks; Mrs. Dawson and family spent afternoon and evening yesterday; while singing with the Dawsons, a person with a candle and lantern [Lord Botetourt?] was observed who said \"in a most rapturous voice, charming: charming: proceed for God's sake, or I go home directly\" to which the group responded \"pray walk in my Lord\", he sat down on the step and shared a few \"ha, ha, ha's\"; wishes she could obey her sister's summons; prompts her sister to tell Franky Bourne if she had her just \"desserts\" she would be sent to Major Taliaferro's; if no cotton to be had would wait until next year when Sis[te]r Blair promises some to her [AB] from her crop; exclaims about an awful sound which she is told is an infant; send love to Mrs. Orrel; wishes Mr. Orrel was \"winding\" for her; fears that when Mr. Starke calls of (MB) to play the spinnet \"they will not move with that action spring\" as they did when she [AB] was at \"Newington\"; plans to get the songs as promised and forgot this evening; steeple being built on [Bruton] Church \"as Dicky can tell you\" [probably Richard Randolph}; encourages her sister to ask her company about all the news that could be told in relation to the church; sympathizes with Mrs. Brown \"who must be under great affliction\"; Major Watson's family has arrived; describes Major Watson's elder and younger daughters; requests that her sister send her letters back quickly so she can answer them; relays the message that the cap Miss Hunter had promised to make for Fanny Bayler is not yet finished and she has none ready made but that \"she can make them equal to the English\" and she [AB] will send it as soon as possible\" 10pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Thanks her sister for her last favor; plans to \"swallow a vomit\" because she is sick; remarks that the sickness \"comes very unseasonably\"; has plans to go to Gloucester and would go if she could keep anything in her stomach; she went to York day before yesterday and was not well then; thought seeing Mrs. Lewis and her sister Mary Robinson had cured her, until yesterday convincing her of the contrary; sending Betsey's letter to her (MB); sending Fanny Bayler's cap; related Bettsey is well and sends her duty; love is sent by rest of family. 1p. ALS.","Scope and Contents Meets Mrs. Price who she believes is buying wedding \"geer for his Betsey\"; Mr. Price tells her he is going out of town this evening; plans on going to drink tea at the Attorney's who breakfasted with thefamily that morning; relates that she is well after taking \"two vomits and a purge\" but that she is very delicate after so much \"evacuation\"; says it was worth being sick to have a \"Lord [Botetourt] enquiring after one's health\"; plans on taking Betsey [Braxton?] with her this afternoon. Betsey sends her duty to her (MB) and love to her brother; Mr. Taliaferro is making her (MB) a wooden pair of steps; called on Mr. Graig and Mr. Bucktrout and neither of their works are finished; plans to send her sister's paste pins through Mr. Price; plans to send both cloggs  she promised through Mr. Price if he is not  overloaded by the things he bought from Miss Mrs. Hunter and Pitt; wishes for her company in Hampton; plans with Polly Clayton and T. Burwell to make an excursion thither for a week; asks to be remembered to Mrs. Orell and also to George; asks if Mrs. Robinson has returned; hopes she (MB) is well; encloses her letters that were for Boston to England by Captain Peterson; encourages her sister to write another for there \"are several ships to sail\"; family desire thier love; Sister [in-law Jean] Blair plans to write \"but heaven know whether she will or not.\" 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Happy to hear that she (MB) is well; obeys her command concerning the money and got her (JB) sister Burwell to pay it to Mr. Greenhow; Mr. Greenhow sends compliments to her (MB) and sorry she gave herself the trouble of sending it down \"on purpose, as the letter end of the Court will suit him as well\"; sends cabbage seed, no coliflower [sic] seed; also sends some orange peel which she had imported; assures her that Betsey [Braxton] is no trouble to the family and behaved well the while time Nancy [Anne Blair] was in Hampton; obliged for ther trouble she had taken about the \"Viginia [sic] cloth\" that was woven by Mrs. Lumpkin; cannot pay Mrs. Lumpkin in bonnets or aprons for her services now because she has none to spare as a result of it being \"Association times\" but she can pay her [ML] in money; she (MB) will be recieving her spinning wheel by the first ship; wishes her and \"Dr. Little George\" [George Braxton, Jr.] health and happiness. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents [Signature clipped - letter was readdressed to Mrs. Eliza Whiting] Received hers together with Mrs. B[urwell]'s on his way there; after having perused the \"inclosed\" is sorry to see the manner in which her account was recieved by her, her order on him, on his father was nothing more than to dissapoint him [RB]; the state of his affairs being known to her in order to satisfy the two Mr. R's [Randolph?] for horses her son had purchased from them; mention[e]d to her and promis[e]d to discharge them provided an order to recieve some tob[acc]o due her son; she did this but has not been able to recieve any, one being on Mr. Stith, and the other on Mr. H. Claiborne; his father is situated in the same manner with regard to her husband's [George Braxton] affairs who left \"a pretty estate\" behind to satisfy all demands; sorry to see Mrs. B[urwell] fall on such a method to settle them; wishes he had as much of his [GB] property in his hands as would pay his [RB] acc[ounts] but does not have one shilling of his [GB]; is not indebted to him [GM]; her son is much indebted to his [CB] father; is well assured it does not quit him to advance either the tob[acc]o or the specie.1p. AL.","Scope and Contents Writes by Col[onel] Brooke on the subject of the sale of \"Newington\" to let her know that Mr. Reynolds of York would like to be informed of the terms; tells him that he (JB) would speak to him further about it after he wrote to her; uneasy about the other part of her advertisment; conjectures she might supposs [sic] that late Act of Assembly gave her right to dispose of \"other Traps\" only meaning to give a \"Free simple estate to those who before only had an estate in Tail\"; law operates in favor of George [Braxton, Jr.] who is the \"Tenant in Tail\"; finds by speaking to Col[onel] Brooke that she was aware of \"Defect of Title\" and planned on taking risk on her self; presumes did not consider that the Buyer may make imporvements which in case of recovery make fall hard on her; informs her that if her children die without children the inheritance would fall to their Uncle, Mr. Braxton; fears that this would give her pain if Mr. Braxton published a counter advertisment forbidding the sale; feels that \"she would not take amiss\" his advising George [Braxton] \"to tell Mr. Purdie to leave that part of the advertisement out of his newpaper\"; assures her that if she is \"planning to go on it will be easy to advertise again\"; had hoped his (JB) wife would be with her but \"poor Jeaney\" was afflicted with \"hysterics\"; his cousin Eustace was also not well. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Relates that Mr. Whiting delivered her letter of 23[r]d; feels he cannot conceive of him {MW] any other opinion than she wants him to conceive; he [MW] is of good family and he (JB) has no reason to doubt her conception of him; he relies on the favourable judgement by herself and Betsey [Braxton] his niece on [BB] choice of a [husband]; fears that he will be in Richmond and unable to make the [wedding]; his (JB) daughter[?] is desirous of \"seeing the last act of Betsey's [Braxton] liberty and must be gratified\"; he is pinched by taxes as is she (MB) \"the case of our Country men in general\"; send wife's love to her; sends their \"best wishes\" to their niece [BB]; says Mr. Whiting cannot take dinner with them because he is in a hurry to get to Gloucester; expects another invasion [of the British] daily. 1p. ALS.","Scope and Contents Hopes that she will realize the only reasons he hasn't written were his \"late indisposition and the great hurry of business\"; feels badly that he did not see her \"below\" because he will not be able to see her \"up there\"; does not wish Mr. Whiting to impar [sic] his fortune for a few moments for pleasure which \"will be increased by absence and delay\"; wasdetermined that he could not leave the country until he was of age; hopes his sister will write often during the interim; says that they have ahd a great deal of myrth that winter considering the \"confused Inns, frequents Balls, sometimes gallanting, [sic] often in love\"; relates a few frenchmen from France were attracting the attention of the ladyes [sic]; this confirms his resolution that \"a speedy reformation to the greatest part of the sea is [his] sincear [sic] wish; asks to be remembered to Bart and all his acquaintances; requests that his waiscoats be sent at the first opportunity. 1p. AL. [signature clipped]","Scope and Contents Expresses his grief over the deatg of her son George Braxton who he had not known ill; tries to give her some solace; wishes joy to her, cousin (Elizabeth Braxton) Whiting and her (EW) husband )EW was really JB niece) \"on what must have taken place before now\" (the birth of their daughter Mary Blair Whiting which took place August 30, 1781); hopes she will consider this some retribution for her latest loss; doctor has advised him [?] [missing] who has been in bad health for some time and tomorrow we are all accompanying him to [missing]; relates that his situation is bad in respect to his family and his fortune which is all in the power of the enemy; asks for God's power to bear all appointments as he ought.","Scope and Contents Plans to settle his \"nephew's\" [George Braxton, Jr.] accounts and send the [debts] he will collect next week from Mr. Irving and sundry others to her; fears that because horses have fallen so low in value he would have a hard time selling her two; asks if she would take offense if Dr. Griffin should sell the revision of land she lives on with his part of the negroes; asks if she would part with the land and slaves on what terms; mentions it because he knows a gentleman who would pay a great price; his son thinks it best to return the horse to Mr [Henry] Whiting as he cannot sell him. 2pp. AL [signature clipped].","Scope and Contents Had favorable journey to Williamsburg; relates that she was well received and her \"old acquaintances\" were happy to see her again particularly \"neighbor Cooke, who is cheerful tho never well\"; others who were happy to see her were Mrs. Hay, Mr. Craig, Mr. Charleton and Lady, and Mrs. Hunter; saw Miss Campbell, Mr. Russel's Bride at Church who looked handsomer than before; many weddings have taken place; Miss Holt and Mr. Coleman's (a nephew of Mrs. Tonn's of K.qqh-n[?]) was most excellent, a ball was given to the bride by the gent[le]m[e]n of the wedding; was made unhappy by her (EW) uncle Carter Braxton's persecutions; he demands that she pay off her debt and interest that has accumulated for 18 years; he sent his son Corbin Braxton to her to get an order on the treasury for as much principal as would pay all that the tob[acc]o he will take in interest warrants; offers Dr. Curry £40 which he refuses and so she plans on giving him nothing more; when Dick Randolph rec[eive]d negroes from her he said he had given his bond to Colonel Banister for the whole sum her (EW) brother (George Braxton, Jr.) was to pay for the old horse; was advised to send Wilson Cary an order on Colonel Banister for what he had received in the Hanover Store, which she did; Colonel Banister refused and wrote \"ungenteel\" letter to Wilson; supposes this was the cause for Nancy's (Anne (Blair) Banister) not writing to her; fears that she will be \"drained of all\" if they have their way; Cousin Griffin and other friends and relations would like to see her (EW); great rains and warmth of the season have caused her and Poll to have bad colds; if the swelling in Poll's throat  has not gone down she would have called in Sequery as McClury was not there; thinks of writing to [doctor] McClury but would rather see him; \"poor Billy Nelson must loose his wife soon\" ans his mother is in \"a shocking situation, quite distracted by religious fears\"; has not been \"down\" and does not plan to go unless she [Mrs. Nelson] gets better; attended performance of play at The Capitol put on by the students [of William and Mary]' while there saw Sally Page, her husband, Betsey Nelson \"and the other [Mrs. Nelson] who twisted off\"; received letter from \"Ceeleys\" which she incloses [sic]; cousins and family, who had all been sick, beg their love to her (EW); Poll [Mary Blair Whiting] sends her love to her brothers and duty to her papa and mamma; sends her [MW] love to Aunt Washington and all her cousins at Fairfield; expects \"poor\" Mrs. Drew and her father soon; laments the loss of :so warm a man\" [Mr. Drew?]; begs to be remembered to all her friends particularly Miss Becky; suppoeses she might return early in the Spring; asks her daughter to tell Mr. Whiting \"to visit Bull Run and see if things go on right and direct where wrong\"; hopes Smith \"will be better than his predecesors\"; remains with love to Mr. Wh[iting]g and the little boys; asks if its strange that people think Poll [Mary Blair Whiting] is \"thot [sic] like [her] (EW) and very handsome.\" 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Received two letters of the 30th and the 4th and conferred with Mr Beall on their subject today; Mr. Beall understands from Mr. Griffin that there is only 1200 acres of land and while he does not object to her proposals he fears it might be on the part reserved in which case it would not suit him; Mr. Beall would like to know the ages of the slaves as he plans to get the best prices by selling them as a whole; Mr. Royston who has been at Mr. Beall's house says he does not plan on purchasing unless she would part with the whole; supposes that puts an end to the negotiations unless she decides to sell the whole but suspnd the bargain until she finds another habitation; Mr. Beall is disappointed that there has been no increase amoing the slaves since Mr. Burwell's deed to Dr. Griffin; plans to apply to Mr. Robert Randolph and to Mr Stithto procure from him what they owe; supposed there are debts due to \"poor George\" [Braxton, Jr.]; asks if she has administered on his estate; observes she blames Wilson Cary for the detention of the horse that was supposed to be delivered to Mr. Stith; recollects Wilson may be free from blame--his father used the horse in a trip from Fluvanna to S. Town; Wilson said he told his father he ought not to carry the horse up to the country; says he cannot give her comfort from the source of the public treasury, the Assembly has given no directions about mode of paying certificates, \"treasury not in a position to pay any\"; French Army entirely broke up his plantation during the seige of Yorktown; British had previously plundered his stock of ale to a \"great degree\"; recovered all the negroes he had lost except 2 who died with the enemy and 3 more who got off; any of the negroes whom he recovered at the surrender of York since died of diseases they brought back with them; says his loss was great; hopes they shall not want the necessities of life; says if they can suffer through this year and next though which they will want for those things the plantation used to afford; does not have time to write to niece Whiting before Mr. Royston calls for the letter so sends his love to her and her family; asks his sister to thank his niece for the gift of a pair of stockings; requests that they wish her to dispel melancholy and reconcile herself to the \"events w[hi]ch heaven has approved\"; they are all in good health but \"sickly season is approaching.\" 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Hopes that her sister does not think her regardless or undmindfull [sic] for not expressing her sympathy before now; says it has never been in her power to do so before now; explains that she and Mrs. Drew's sister were sick, so that neither Mrs. Drew nor her [AB] son Lewis told her of the misfortune; explained she learned of the misfortune when Nancy [Mrs. Drew's sister] who believed she knew of the misfortune tried to console her; Mrs. Drew and Nancy made plans to meet in Richmond whereby on Nancy's return she would deliver her [AB] letters of condolence to her (MB) and Betsey [Elizabeth Whiting]; Nancy had a relapse and was unable to fulfill her promise; attempts to console her sister on the death of \"her son\" [George Braxton, Jr. d. 1781?]; transcribes part of a poem by their \"friend\" Mrs. Nicholas about death; advises her to \"come down on monge [sic] your friends\"; asks her to congratulate Betsey (EW) on the increase in her family; says she saw Jack and his family and heard Lewis and his family were expecting an addition to their family; complains that she has not been in good health for some time though she is feeling slightly better. 2pp. AL. [signature clipped]","Scope and Contents Received a letter from Robert Randolph answering his on the \"subject of her demand\"; he (JB) was delayed in Williamsburg so long he suspects his letter did not reach Robert Randolph as soon as he expected; relates that Robert Randolph was not at \"Shirley\" as he had thought but was at Chatham\" \"Mr. Fitzghugh's seat\"; was asked by Robert Randolph to tell her that he paid Carter Braxton, of West Point, the money due for the horse he purchased and got a receipt for it; supposes Mr. Braxton told him [RR] that he [CB] was the proper person to receive the money; asks if the horse was hers or Geroge's [Braxton, Jr.]; advises her that if the horse was George's and she was the person taking out letters of administration she might call on Mr. Randolph or Mr. Braxton for the money; Robert Randolph claims he returned the sword to Mr. Braxton before his death; has heard from home where all are well; complains that he is \"fatigued with business\" which is almost finished; sends his \"best regards\" to Mr. and Mrs. Whiting. 1p. ALS.","Scope and Contents Obliged by Obediah's long stay to send again for the plow plates \"for we shall be ruined for the want of them\"; Obed[iah]'s stay is \"impudent\" if not necessary for getting them \"as a day's loss at this time will be greatly felt\"; fails to see a man who came on Monday and said she (EW) was well but not delivered and that Obed[iah] would be down in six day; calls him a \"saucy wretch\"; asks Mr. Whiting to get them together and send them immediately; says Polly runs ab[ou]t this weather and hopes it will \"be of service to her\"; relates that she (MB) is tolerable and hopes that she will hear she (EW) is [having her child]; prays for her safety; says that if there is any money left Polly [Mary Blair Whiting] wants shoes but that she can wait a little longer. 1p. ALS.","Scope and Contents Receives her letter and is happy to hear her family is doing well; indulges herself with thoughts that she might see her dear \"Betsey\" (EW); feels that it would give all her (EW) friends joy to see her \"down ye country\"; was sorry to hear from her (EW) Aunt Cary [Sarah (Blair) Cary] that her (EW) mother thought herself \"in a bad way\"; hopes a trip \"down ye county\" will make her well with the \"pleasure of meeting with her friends... added to the change of air\"; hopes that she will accompany her mother in her expedition; relates that her (EW) uncle's family was with them a fortnight ago and were well; the girls had altely returned from Petersburg where she was sure they \"made havock among the beauxs\"; she and Polly plan on trying their chance in the fall although she is afraid of losing Polly she would be happy for her; Polly [Cary] sends her love and plans on writing soon; all the family are engaged in packing for their removal to Ceeleys, hopes to go as soon as possible as the family are growing sickly; Aunt has the ague and was just starting to get over it yesterday; she [aunt] and the rest of the family send love; Mr. Wilson's wife and her \"charming little boy\" are on a visit to Mrs. Cary in Goochland; Captain Wilson who spent time with them wishes to be remembered to her (EW); says he recollects the pleasure of her company and would be happy to renew the acquaintance; he has a fine son, \"not in the least like his Momma\"; asks her to tell Mr. Whiting she would like to be acquainted with him as he would with her; asks her to kiss her little ones for her and remember she is and affec[tionate] friend. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Letter is dated July 24, no year. Thanks her for the first of her letters; plans to give the second to Mr. Bowling who has promised to send it to Fluvanna, and this letter to her; sorry to hear of the disagreably jaunt she experienced on her way home; knows her good sense will enable her to bear the inconveniences; thinks the inquisitiveness of the hostess regarding Mr. Barnard P. impertinent; confesses that she, like the hostess, also wishes to know if he is a humble servant of hers?; suspects she has told a story on that \"ocasion\"; thinks she (EW) was excusable in deceiving her [the hostess] as it is not necessary for the curiossity [sic] these people have shown; expects her to be more candid with her; asks how her Mama [Mary (Blair) Braxton Burwell] is doing after the journey?; tells her to tell her (MB) she misses her; sishes to see them both; asks her to give her duty to her mother but not let her see this scrawl, ould have been more worthy of her perusal if the cleverest fellow she (JB) knows was continually calling on her and declaring he would come and bring her down; if she does not come immediately inform she wants her to know that Papa, Mama, and the rest of the family are well. 3pp. AL. [signature clipped]","Scope and Contents Received her sad letteron the 3rd of November while he was doing public business at Richmond; concerned for his niece but hopes her grief will have subsided by now and \"religious reflections given calm to her troubled spirit\"; discusses religion and death; sends his love to \"Betsey\" [Elizabeth (Braxton) Whiting] and hopes that when the weather gets better she \"could take a trip down the country\" to see ther friends which should make her feel better; says he should have answered her letter while in Richmond but he did not have the opportunity; while in Richmond he was shown a receipt by Mr. (Carter) Braxton of Mr. Russell's for money he paid Mrs. Hunter on her account--he said she had disputed the amount; asks if among her receipts which Mrs. Hunter gave her there was one for that sum. 1p. ALS. [signature clipped]","Scope and Contents Mr. Blair (JB) wrote to him some time ago on the subject to which he informed him (JB) he had Mr. Braxton's receipt for the money; had paid money to prevent dispute with the heir of Mr. George Braxton; feels it was a \"fair swap\" he made with Mr. Braxton for the horse he sold and did not know it was the property of Mr. Whiting; plans to inform Mr. Carter Braxton of her letter. 1p. ALS. Including ALS from Mary (Blair) Braxton Burwell to \"Betsey\" [Mrs. Eliza Whiting] response to Robert Randolph's letter. Opened her letter only to see what excuse Mr. Randolph would make; explains he \"paid Mr. Braxton only to stop so much money in his own hands for the land Mr. B. owed him for\"; asks if he \"p[ai]d Mr. C.B. to prevent the heirs of Mr. G.B. and can that be a way to prevent justice; she has a letter of G.B. [George Braxton, Jr.] \"when the swap was made and RR was to give\" her (EW) \"brother a black horse if\" her \"brother liked him\"; if not he [RR] was to pay 45 guineas; says \"shuffling [evasive dealings or conduct] is very much the vogue; sends Lewie off on an errand and told him to take care of the \"olde\" horse; was seen by Mr. Dixon and his sister 13 miles from this place \"riding as fast as he could go\"; plans \"to have him\" for not keeping his promise; says \"Poll\" is well and she mends. 1p.","Scope and Contents Thanks \"Betsey\" (EW) for her letter; happy to hear of the health of her and her children; regrets that she is not able to accept her invitation to visit; asks if she is ever going to visit friends \"down the country\"; sure that all her (EW) friends would be glad to have her visit at their houses; \"thinks a trip of the kind would be of service\" to her; says her (EW) mother (MB) promised to visit the following spring when she was down last, but she had not kapt her word; sure that her mother (MB) would accompany her if she wished to visit; plans on spending time with friends at Battersea by accompanying them back when they come up in the fall; \"Polly has fixed on making Mr. Peachy happy about that time\"; Mr. Peachy probably plans on taking Polly [Cary] to Petersburg where they wil probably spend the winter with his father and mother; his {MP] own estate is in Amelia \"and is a considerable one\"; Polly sends her affectionate love; her (EW) old acquaintance Miss Sally Anderson is with them and sends her health and happiness; her friends at Ceeleys are well and wish her well; asks for her to kiss the little ones for her; sends her love to her mother and Polly [Mary Blair Whiting]. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Received her letter by Mr. Booth and was pleased to hear she and her \"sweet little folks\" were in good health; hopes they stay that way; they are all well and her father, mother, and James send their affection to her and her boys, thinks May Blair will write of herself; Mr. Booth will be accompanied by Mr. Wotherington, whose brother lately married Miss Booth; thinks that if she (EW) sees him she will want to cultivate the acquaintance of a person \"whose merits intitle him to every mark of civility\"; their beautiful Cousin P[olly (Cary) Peachy] has gone to Amelia where she is to reside; her [PP] prospects of happiness are promising; trusts they will prove permanent; Charlotte Balfour accompanies her [PP]; her [CB] lett[e]rs say that Uncle B[alfour] sailed to St. Vincent by advice of his Physicians; hears it is too late to save him; her Aunt Balfour seems unconscious of the calamity that awaits her; hopes Heaven will avert his impending stroke; his son J. B[alfour] married Miss Farley yesterday; thinks it strage the wedding is to be \"Publick \u0026 Gay\"; thinks it might be right and she is too nice in those particulars; there is not the most distant prospect of change in her situation. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Prepared paper to write to her last night but was prevented from doing it as she sat up late with Mr. Willis and Mr. Cocks; apologizes for her (EW) having to send Lewy with the flour again; thinks about sending Obed[iah] up with the \"tumbril\" but decided to wait until the water subsided; \"Polly\" [Mary Blair Whiting] is anxious to see her (EW) and her brothers; advises her to use flannel and rub her injured hand; tells her (EW) her (MB) complaints have not left her; was directed by Dr. Graham to use doses of rhubarb and a sherbet made up of cream of tartar; asked Mr. Willis to ask her ro give \"Polly\" enough leather for a pair of everyday shoes; has problems paying off her (MB) debts because she has no cash; discusses debt of, and effect on her of old Snickers; was told by Norton he is not obliged to pay until August; \"Polly\" is fond of the book Lady Montague; asks that she send the bath guide for Doct[o]r Graham who has been sick at his mother's and needs something to read; visited Doct[o]r Graham one morning; asks if Mrs. Peachy and her daughters are well; writes to sister Banister (Anne (Blair) Banister) who was treated so niggardly in the Colo[nel's] will; wishes to hear if she [AB] stands to the will; hears that she [AB] is going to live \"in the place of her nativity\"; asks how poor Mrs. Booth is, and hopes better; hopes all her acquaintances are in good health after the long winter; asks to be remembered \"to the family of Fairfield\" [the Washingtons]; sorry that she is unlucky in her requests; discusses \"old Lymus\" and the care of the peas; plans to send the lillie; rode out that morning and met Mr. and Mrs. Graham who was not feeling well; asked her to visit after she returned from the Smiths; thought Mr. Graham would not come so she and \"Polly\" dined alone; Mrs. Graham thanks her (EW) for the trees and plans to send her Persinn Jessamine; she (MB) tried to get some pease [sic] from Mrs. Graham but she had none; people of Dumfries import [peas] every year but she has no money to buy them; cannot comply with her request as she has no money; begs her \"not to form too high an idea of her daughters improvement under an old woman in a sequestered place\"; Polly joins in best affections to her (EW) and her brothers. 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Sends her affection and says that she had written lately by Mrs. McClurg; suprised that letters from herself and \"Polly\" Peachy never reached her; relates those letters contained the accounts of \"Polly's\" delivery of two daughters, Elizabeth Griffin and Sarah Blair after their two grandmothers; their [EG, SB] husbands along with her [CB] and Jenny Blair acted as sponsors; complains she spent last summer in Norfolk and has experienced ill health since her return; warns her to be cautious \"what kind of talk you write with\" since her letter had been opened; glad that she is in an \"agreeable\" neighborhood where the attentions she receives must be gratifying; would wish her \"down country\" but does not want to take her away from her friends; was visited by Mr. Peachy, \"Polly\" [Peachy] and their little ones; describes \"Betsey\" [Elizabeth Griffin Peach] and \"Sally\" [Sarah Blair Peachy]; relates that \"Polly\" [Peachy] is pregnant; is sorry to have to tell her that Aunt Cary [Sara (Blair) Cary] has been sick all fall and she fears is very ill; writes to Mamma by Mrs. McClurg whom she sends her love to if there; asks her to express her tender regards to her (EW) children; sends love of family particularly \"Betsey\" Cary; relates Aunt Banister (Anne (Blair) Banister) has just left; supposes she has heard of her Uncle Blair's [John Blair] appointment. 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Thanks her for her favors by Mr. Booth and Mrs. Wormley; hopes that by disposing of her (EW) land and negroes she and her family will be able to visit the place of her nativity; plans on taking up house around Christmas and hopes that she and her mother [Mary (Blair) Braxton Burwell] will visit her; disappointed that she and her mother did not come down this summer; thinking of ways to try to get her (MB) down; relates her boys are well and have both become Collegians; send their love to her (EW) and their cousins; Aunt Cary [Sarah (Blair) Cary] is visiting and sends her love; she (SC) hopes to be excused from writing as Mr. Booth, who is going to deliver the letter, is coming in an hour; Uncle Blair [John Blair] and his sons are well but his wife [Jean (Balfour) Blair] is greatly afflicted with cholic; sister Cary [Sarah (Blair) Cary] is not able to raise her turkeys and make money from their sale; relates that in a letter from Aunt Thompson [Elizabeth (Blair) Thompson] that her youngest daughter had died with the \"chincough\", Helen and Alfred also had it and Captain Thompson was just getting over it; she [ET] begs to be remembered to you and yours; relates that \"Battersea\" and the Mills are leased for five years and £1000 p[e]r an[nu]m which will enable the executors to pay off the debts of \"Battersea\" and the Mills, which must be sold when Robert Banister comes of age; thinks that with the thirds of these and two other plantations she should be able to live comfortably in this cheap place; asks her to say something to the boys of her love for them; hopes they are both recovered. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Decides to write to her sister as she has just been informed that Mr. Booth will deliver it; thanks her for her last letter; saw Mr. Fairfax and asked if she was well and when he was planning on leaving town; he replied in the next stage; laments her sister declining to come \"down the country\" since her finances are so low she will not be able to comply with her promise unless her sister decides to come down; hopes she will think about it and come; did not realize it was near 12 o'clock, when Mr. Booth will call for the letter, until the boys came home from college; begs her sister to refer to her niece's letter which was \"more full\"; send love from Sister Cary [Sarah (Blair) Cary], Sister Blair [Jean (Balfour) Blair], and \"Polly\", her sons and herself; thinks that in short stages she (MB) would be able to make the journey down \"and being in as good society\" might improve her health; flatters herself that if she is paid regularly she will be able to furnish a \"carriage and Pair\" which will allow her to visit her friends with \"more ease and less expense than the stage\"; remarks that \"Betset\" was informed that Mrs. B[ooth] is on her way, hopes she will be able to read the letter. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Reminds her of their friendship; thanks her for her letter; glad that she and her family are well and hopes they stay well; Mr. Peachy moved his family from \"Amelia\" to his new purchase along the James River; stayed two months in Petersburg and arrived here the 2nd of November; doesn't think she (EW) would be pleased with all the \"water prospects\" although there is a convenience in the two ferrys which go to Williamsburg or Ceeleys; has been packed and waiting to leave but cannot because the river is frozen; discusses \"Sally\" [Sarah Blair Peachy] and [Elizabeth Griffin Peachy]; relates that \"Polly's\" [Peachy] nose \"begins to be in great danger -- a word to the wise you understand me...\"; mortified that she will not be able to visit; asks what has become of the \"fascinating Doctor\"; fears that she (EW) wil never visit because the Doctor will make life in the country so pleasant; meets Mr. Wormley, his Lady, and Mr. Starke in Petersburg; asks if Miss Mercer lives in her neighborhood; thinks Miss Mercer lives with Mrs. James Wormley; pities Miss Mercer's situation; her Williamsburg friends were all well except \"Jemmy\" Blair who is in a decline; Doctors said only hope for \"Jemmy\" was to go to West Indies; fears that his (JB) father will not let him go because of his fondness for him; the \"good couple at Ceeleys\" were well; replies that she knows nothing of Captain Nelson except that he is not married yet; asks her to send her regards to her Mamma [Mary (Blair) Braxton Burwell]; plans to write her (MB) when she gets back to Williamsburg; blesses her friend and hopes it showers down to her and her family. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Thanks her for her letter; discusses her (SC) health; says she does not look upon \"great riches as necessary to constitute happiness\" but \"a cheerful disposition and a contented mind\"; supposes that she has rented her land and negroes which will leave her free to visit; will be pleased to see her and her children at \"Ceeleys\"; thinks thair family will be reduced as Cap[tai]n Nelson has written to Mr. Cary that he wishes to take Cary to King William [County] where he says there is a good tutor; thinks it necessary that Cary go as she thought Cap[tai]n Nelson had forgotten he had a son; says he [CN] makes excuses for not coming and writing; laments that he [CN] has forgotten her daughter \"Sally\" so completely that he neglects her son; heard that she (EW) was well; worries about her daughter \"Polly\" [Peachy] who is \"breeding so fast\"; plans to visit her in May if she is able; says her \"Betsey\" is in Williamsburg where she thinks she is improving; she (EW) will see from her mother's [Mary (Blair) Braxton Burwell] letter that her (SC) brother's family [John Blair' s family] is in an unhappy situation. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Found the roads for 5 or 6 miles above her house so bad that she rode with the windows down for \"fear of a tilt\"; was sore for a week after; met Colonel Triplett [?] and her (MB) neighbors at little River; they think purchasing the revision of the land was a fortunate bargain; Colonel Triplett [?] planned on going to Richmond in 12 days and said he would do her business so she deferred writing to Mr. Norton; Colonel didn't call; fears she is \"disapointed [sic] of the scheme of sell[in]g\"; doesn't know what to do as her crop of corn is only half what it was last year; feels that if she doesn't make something to live on this year she is going to have to try something or somewhere else as she cannot \"go on sinking\"; \"Polly\" [Mary Blair Whiting] is at Mr. Lacey's who \"thinks she mends in her writing\"; she [MW] is anxious to send her (EW) a let[te]r by Christmas; hopes the boys are well; asks what became of George's eruption; asks for her love to be given to the boys; hopes they will not get \"any disorder\" that will prevent their coming to see them [MB, MW]; if she has no objection she (MB) is going to hire out Lucinda to Dawson who is anxious to have her, she (MB) will make up to her (EW) what she thinks she will hire for; Lucinda is to \"go up\" at Christmas to see her children; Lucinda must return the day before hiring so she'll know what to do; she (MB) is sick, has a bad cold, sore thoat, is not clear of fever and her eyes are very weak; hopes her neighbors Mrs. Wormley and Miss Stark are well; asks to have her compliments presented there and at Fairfield; will not be seeing \"Polly\" until Saturday; she [MW] did the cap very quick and Mrs. Owden has it on; asks if she heard the \"Mayor was united to lovely Nelly?\" 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Explains that a perusal of the enclosed letter [missing] will explain his motives for writing it; encloses it to her as it is the surest way of its getting to her \"Mama's\" (MB) own hands; asks her to send it by some safe opportunity; doesn't know whether his advice will be taken; but if not feels grateful of having done what he thinks of as an act of friendship \"without any possible hope of self interest\". 1p. AL. [signature clipped]","Scope and Contents [?] detained her servant a day; feels she will excuse him when she finds Mr. and Mrs. Whiting and Mrs. Brown expressed friendship to her and the hope to have her for a \"nearer neighbour\" [sic] while dining with them yesterday; explains that htey are not kept at home by bad roads and weather but by some necesssaries; if the necessaries arrive when expected they will set out this week; has no particular news or offerings to his grandson's; asks her to assure them that in him they will find a friend; since writing and coming to breakfast he found her Mama [Mary (Blair) Braxton Burwell Prescott] was indisposed with \"a fit of cholic\", like the one she had when she was there; she [MP] recovered and ate dinner but did not feel well enough to write; she [MP] askes him to send her blessings to her and the children with thanks for her (EW) l[ette]r and presents; he heard [Mary Blair Whiting] had commenced writinf to her mother; she [MW] \"is well and danced a few Reels at Mrs. Skinkers, the day of Miss Polly's wedding.\"","Scope and Contents Being alone and tires with geography decides to amuse herself by writing to her; geography is interesting and improving but too much reading \"confuses the idea, and nums [sic] the brain\"; supposes Christmas was dull due to the finess of the weather, without a dance through the neighborhood; it is not too late for a deep snow to be productive of several dances; Mr. W. Stuart and Betsey Tolliafer are \"to tie the nuptial kurt next month\"; although this was a sudden and unexpected thing among his [WS] acquaintances, he threatened all summer to \"stumble on a wife by spring\"; he [WS] is building a fine house with \"great rapidity\" and as soon as it is completed they will have a week's dancing in it; thinks she (EW) might go to the dance unless she has changed her situation by next Christmas; thinks Mr. Foot, another of their beaus, would lie to marry his cousin Miss Bankade of King George [County, Virginia]; was told Miss Bankade is a pretty girl with a fine fortune; he [Mr. Foot] has the wishes of his acquaintances to succeed if he pays his addresses as they expect; Mr. Lee and family moved to their new house on the hill; their family and the Effingham girls paid a formal visit to the Lees yesterday and were pleased with their neighbor; she is agreeable and free from pride as she [Miss Alexander] could wish; they were happy to find Doct[o]r Alexander at home, sitting by a comfortable fireside; not easy o express how happy she was upon seeing her esteem[e]d brother; sorry that he did not cal lon Mr. Prescott on his way down particularly as she (EW) intended to visit at the time; he would have been happy to attend her (EW) as it is disagreeable to travel alone; her family is well although her father has been so unwell as to confine himself to his bed. 3pp. AL. [signature clipped]","Scope and Contents Enclosed the papers [missing] she selected for Mr. Lee and his use for her defense in a suit brought against her by Mr. [Carter] Braxton; hopes they will be sufficient \"in the settling of the business\"; wishes to see him as writing give her trouble because her \"sight fails\"; supposes he will attend the Court at Dumfries [County]; begs him to see them and if possible says she will meet him unless he \"should be coming up to this neighborhood\"; Mr. Prescott is not at home; sends her repects to his lady and hopes she will be visit[in]g her Aunt soon, that they may \"participate in that pleasure also.\" 1p. AL. [signature clipped]","Scope and Contents Letter is dated October 6, no year. If he had time he w[oul]d abuse him by the hour for not coming here before this time altho[ugh] he (RL) knew it w[oul]d be conducive to his health \"to breathe some of the pure air of Danby\"; Cousin Little returned last night from Bath perfectly well; he [Cousin Little] left Colonel Hood at Mr. Wiley's and they are expecting him and his equipage every minute; they are both in good health; Cousin Sally is busy mending some cloth or she w[oul]d write to him (RL); she [Sally] requests he call at Mrs. Live's for some handkerchiefs she promised to buy for her; she also asks that he see if there are any letters at the post office for any of the family; asks that he call at Sexsmith's for a p[ai]r of shoes he had to mend for him and send them by the bearer; sends hims best love and compliments to all enquiring friends; his (RL) commission has arrived. 2pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Received hers and Mr. Prescott's letters three days ago by Doctor Galt who picked them up in Gloucester C[?] house; she was found attending their mutual friend Doctor Graham who has been extremely ill with a \"violent, billious fever\"; he (Dr. Graham) arrived there, early in May by water from Philadelphia, stayed a week with them and went on to see his sister Wiatt where he stayed too long; the third of July he had an attack of the ague and fever; on the fourth he was well enough to attend Chapel and hear the young orator declame; that evening he went to a ball given by the ladies and the following day he had another attack of the agues; describes Doctor Graham's illness and how it is different from the common kind of agues; he (Dr. Graham) first became ill at the Raleigh Tavern where he had gone after the ball because he didn't want to disturb the family up there; he was intending to come up in the morning but was attacked too early and remained at the Tavern until the following Tuesday morning; Mrs. Maupin's time was so taken up that she could not nurse him herself; alarmed he asked her Dr. Uncle if he could borrow his carriage so she could bring Dr. Graham up where she could take care of him; he assented and Dr. Graham has been attended by Doctors Barraud and Galt; thinks he is out of danger but as her Uncle does not leave untilnext Thursday she will wait to send this letter so he [MP] will be able to inform his [Doctor Graham] relatives how he is; has endeavored in some measure to show him she has not forgotten his great goodness to herself and her husband by caring for him; as soon as Doctor Graham is completely recovered he will take the stage to Dumfires; he wants to be remembered to his \"Enfield\" friends; plans to write for him to his mother; is having a great deal of company so cannot write separately to Mr. Prescott; Mr. Braxton S[enio]r is in town and call[e]d to see them that morning. but as they had company, made no mention of Obediah; supposes Mr. P[rescott] will have to come down and join her weak voice to [?] him [Carter Braxton, Sr.]; believes Charlotte Balfour and the other girls are to write for themselves; hears a demand for the ink so hastes to conclude; sends love to Mr. P[rescott] and Nancy; Polly's [Mary Blair Whiting] hands are so bad by the \"Muskquetoes\" that she begs her to tell her she will write by Doctor G[raham] and hopes a l[ette]r she sent last week will convince her how much she loves her and Grand Pappa; she [MW] asks to be remembered to Nancy. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Relates that she was given great pleasure by Doctor Graham's arrival last Friday Week to Bull Run and sent forw[ar]d his pacquets [sic]; he came here Monday Even[in]g and found Miss S. Brooke with her [MP]; Doctor Graham went to Mr. Tyler's to see [?] his Dulcenia yesterday; hopes Doctor Graham who is thin and grave will recover; her d[ea]r Jenny's happiness is upper most and hopes it will be permanent with the \"man of her choice\"; the Doctor dropped a hint that \"a house was fitting up for Jenny\"; comments that she [Jenny] amused them \"ab[ou]t his making a figure at the Red House on a Sabbath day\"; Mr. Clayton has been down to Alexandria, called there, and took his daughter's \"up with him to Mr. Holker's\"; he disappointed Mrs. Hannah and fears he will disappoint her (EW); her (EW) last letter \"had a speedy conveyance\" by H. Alexander who brought them the sad news that her (EW) sister Washington had died of a \"bilious Cholic\"; Mrs. Boother died of cholic at Bath \"sson after she got there\"; Colonel Alexander came up and brought George to see them; he [George] and Frank are well, but in \"want of hatts [sic]\"; George failed to get any at Smith's store; he [George] told her Mrs. Alexander said to bring warm clothes with him because it would be cold next month; he says he only has a winter waist coat; plans to write to Mr. Clayton who says he's getting cloth for the boys; says one of her (EW) letters arrived lately but the one about Mr. B. Carter Braxton must be lost; they were told not to expect \"Mad[a]m Polly\" [Mary Blair Whiting] until the weddings were over; concern[e]d at \"Polly's\" not going on with her \"musick\" [sic]; when her [MW] birthday arrives she shall drink her health; saw the \"inclosed advertizement [sic]\" in the Alexandria paper which she [MP] sent by Mr. Clayton to make enquiries [sic] as to the price, but it was sold; Doctor Stewart bou[gh]t if for one of the Muss Custise for £120 a sum she would have been loathe to give; pleads with [Polly] to borrow her Mamma's (EW) \"humberella\" [sic] and exert herself in doing what will induce them to get her a good instrument; sorry to hear from her [MW] mother that she hates writing and does not mind her mother's admonitions; begs that she [MP] does not hear these things of her again; George claims her [EW?] promise of guinea and a half as he has gotten through \"grammer [sic]\"; Colonel Alexander does not expect to keep Murdock another year; Nancy Mac is much better although she has lost her son; Mrs. Whiting is well again and the \"neighborhood is recovered its usual Healthy State\"; Mr. Baylor lost his daughter Courtney with a \"putrid sore throat\"; Mrs. Betton is taken ill; her [MP] brother got overset in his carriage six mile on the other side of Dumfries, broke the top of his carriage, had a cut on his forehead, bruised his temple and had a headache and \"small stupor\" for a while; Doctor told her that he [John Blair] had written him from Philadelphia and was well; thinks that by the house \"got and ready\" he must have known about Jenny's intentions before he left for Williamsburg; hopes to get Lewis Whiting, who is at Snow Hill, to carry her letters down; wrote to Mr. Page about the spinnet; thinks it will be ok for \"Polly' to practice on; bids her farewell since she is almost blind; asks to be remembered to her friends; plans to write tomorrow to some of them if not sent for by Mrs. Betton whom she promised to attend to on the \"unexpected oceasion [sic]\"; blesses them and wishes them good health. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Informs her dear Betsey (EW) that accounts of Mrs. Booth's death are false; she (MB) has been riding out tho it is s[ai]d that her life is despair[e]d of, this may be false also\"; has been mainly at Mr. Whitings since last Wednesday, as the horses were sent home \"and could not bee spared from the plough\"; the horses were brought to her yesterday and she took the opportunity of dining with Nancy Mac, who is recovering her spirits after the loss of her son; she [NM] asked to be remembered to her (EW); S. Brooke promises to write to Jenny; Mr. Lewis Whiting is there but expects to go down in a few days; saw Doct[o]r Graham who \"recovers his flesh and good looks very fast\"; Mr. P. promises to write to her; slept poorly last night and is not fit for writing today; planned to write to her sister and Mary and Charlotte but she will postpone it as she is \"totally unhinged\"; she is preserving peaches; Mrs. Betton keeps up yet but \"think she cannot do so long\"; asks her to tell \"Polly\" [Mary Blair Whiting] she drank to her health on her birthday and hopes she will enjoy many of them; begs love to all her friends; under the sense of \"gratitude for their late favors\"; asks that every blessing attend her (EW); relates \"a little after 12 o'clock now for M.H. and Jenny's happy moments.\" 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Mr. Lewis Whiting will inform her about her mother's [Mary (Blair) Prescott] health; obliged to wirte at the last hour as he has been very busy visiting and being visited; writes from a friend's house, Mr. Beton, whose wife has just had a baby; acknowledges the large packet of eltters they recieved from \"female correspondents\" by Dr. Graham; asks her to tell the other nurses that thanks to them Dr. Graham is in perfect health; does not think he will be able to meet her at Richmond; does not think it will be much use \"to accomodate the business between us, and your Uncle\" [Carter Braxton]; knows he has sent once to Richmond for the serva[n]t and finds it a reluctant business as he does not want to take the chance of being \"duped\" again by the gent[leman] who detains him; needs to seek information from her; sipposes she has heard the unsettled account between her Uncle, Mama, and herself are reffered to Major Peers and Mr. Lacy; must make them [Major Peers and Mr. Lacy] acquainted with the claims in best manner possible; advises her to put claims in writing or they will have to wait her coming; will attempt to get a receipt from Mr. [Robert] Randolph; regrets that Miss Mary's musical pursuits are suspended; relates her mother [Mary (Blair) Prescott] has written a letter to procure an instrument from Mr. Page; plans to help get a good instrument when their young scholar [Mary Blair Whiting] shows some progress; knows no news except reports of Dr. Sheldon and her cousin Neddy's matrimonial pursuits, \"one to Miss love\", the others adding a family link, \"Carter to Carter\"; asks her to tell Lady Jane how much she has gratified her Aunt [MP] and him by the course she is steering and the way she communicates it to Enfield; wishes Mary [Whiting] would do the same; relates he fell from a horse but the damage was only \"skin deep\"; obliged for frequent invitations to her home; says that no opportunity for her mother [MP] to go to Williamsb[ur]g will be lost; hopes that when she [MP] goes there she will still be in good health; Colonel Alexander and her (EW) son George have visited them; George looks as he should; he is going in a few days to see Fras. [?] and expects the company of both to see Mrs. Alexander and Fam[il]y; asks to be especially remembered to all the ladies; asks them and her to keep an eye on Lady Jane; trusts they will all profit from it; when they hear the \"why and wherefore\" from Fred[eric]k she shall know without delay. 3pp. AL.","Scope and Contents Hopes she has recovered her health; concerned about the loss to her mama [Mary (Blair) Prescott] and herself of Mr. Prescott; hopes to hear she (EW), her mama, \"Polly\" [Mary Blair Whiting] and her sons are doing well; heard that her mamma's deed [prenuptual contract] was never recorded; fears \"disagreable consequences may ensue\"; will be glad to hear her fears are unfounded; claims the promis she (EW) made by eay of her sister Bannister to write; will be glad to hear she got home with no difficulty and the mountain air restored her health; she (SC) has been suffering for the past 3 months from small pox, mumps and whooping cough; \"Betsey\" [Cary] was innoculated for small pox and thinking \"herself secure she went imprudently among the negroes\"; discusses \"Betsey's\" illness with small pox and her (SC) ministrations; she [Betsey] has recovered slowly but she (SC) thinks she will get well, though she has an ungly cough; she (SC) sends love to her, \"Polly\" [MW] and her sons; asks her to tell \"Polly\" [MW] she hopes to retain a place in her memory; asks her to excuse \"this blotted scrol [sic]\" as her eyes are weak. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Her letter came on return from \"Ceeleys\" [Elizabeth County, Virginia] where all were well; feels uneasy about her enquiry which seems to say Mr. Prescott's creditors who depend for satisfaction on her estate; regrets that the deed of trust made before her marriage was never recorded; discusses the legal aspects of the claims made by Mr. Prescott's creditors and whether her estate can be protected; asks for the extent of their claims; the 29th of October Jenny [(Blair)] Henderson was delivered of a son \"who was born into a better world\" [died] 3 weeks later; his sister Banister [Anne (Blair) Banister] has been sick for the past few days; he has not heard from her [AB] today because it's snowy; \"Betty\" Cary's wedding clothes are \"implying all hands\"; expects to get a summons to \"Ceeleys\" [Elizabeth County] as soon as they [the Carys] get home; hopes they have all goten rid of their colds; he has just \"taken a very bad one\"; sends love to the boys [sons of EW]; to save her the expense of postage he has waited for a privated opportunity; Mr. Darby is to go to Philadelphia and will he hopes deliver it at the post-office in Dumfries. 1p. ALS.","Scope and Contents Requested information from her in his last letter as to the extent of Mr. Prescott's debts; thinks that \"altho Colonel Burwell's marriage conract might protect the property you had antecedent to that event\", the property he \"devised\" to her would be exposed to the claims of Mr. Prescott's creditors; the deed executed between him [Mr. Prescott] and her [MP], and her trustees should have been recorded in the time prescribed by law; since that was not done she will not be able to parry her creditors; thinks that since those who were supposed to record the deed are friends she might not want to hold them liable for not doing it; his daughters are unwell; Mary [Blair] was \"hysterical\" although he hopes she is getting better; he and \"Jenny\" [Jane (Blair) Henderson] were sent for to take leave of her (MB); \"Jenny\" is beginning to be sick with fevers \"without any ague\"; he has had almost continual cholics although he is eating more than is good for him; Sister Banister [Anne (Blair) Banister] is welll; she [AB] parted with her son Monro who sailed Tuesday for N(EW) York where Mr. Constable will educate him at his own expense; \"little Robert's\" father is sending him to Scotland to be under the care of some relations, in the meantime, while at sea, a friend of Dr. Wilson's will care for him; recieved a letter from Sister Thompson [Elizabeth (Blair) Thompson] 3 or 4 months ago which said she and the Admiral were not well; the rise in the price of necessaries exhausts their [the Thompson's] income and they are thinking of moving to a cheaper country; sends love to \"Betsey\" Eliza (Braxton) Whiting, \"Polly\" [Mary Blair Whiting] and her (EW) sons; his daughter Henderson [Jane (Blair)] sends her love to her Aunt [MP] and her cousins. 1p. ALS","Scope and Contents Recieved her \"favor\" of Jan[aur]t 16th some days ago and postponed an answer [...?] \"the information requested\"; all that he recollects of Mr. Norton's affair is that he saw and approved of the deed; \"upon expressing the approbation in writing\" Mr. Blair \"he supposes saw the mon[e]y\"; satisfied that the deed was forwarded to Mr. Prescott; recollects giving him directions \"respecting the mode of proving it as to get it recorded\"; will continue his search; if he can be enabled to give further information he will do so; the suit a [?] of hers and Mrs. P[rescott] will engage his attention and warmest exertions; asks to be presented respectfully to Mrs. P[rescott]; plans to write and forward a copy of the bill to her mother [Mary Prescott] as soon as he gets one. 2pp. AL. [signature clipped]","Scope and Contents Received the letter she honored him with writing; encloses a copy of Gills Bill [missing] which is this moment received; asks her to get some \"professional Gentleman\" to draw her answer; asks her to send the answer together with the copy enclosed as soon as possible; reassures her she can rely on his best exertions being used for her interest. 1p. AL [signature clipped]","Scope and Contents Returned from a \"melancholy\" visit with the unfortunate Mrs. Hubard \"who to add to all her woes\" had her house consumed by fire\"; her [MH] furniture \"was saved from flames but broken to pieces\"; Fanny [Hubard] was to be married to Mr. Sinclair but she is ill at Mrs. Hunt's; thier clothes were either stolen or burnt so that the inhabitants have collected 600 dollars for their relief and the ladies are to give them \"necessary apparel\"; indebted to her sister for writing; sister Cary's [Sarah (Blair) Cary] feet and ankles are swollen which makes tem \"apprehensive of dropsy\"; should not have gone down [to Ceeleys] as Miss Sally Anderson did not but could not think what to do with Mrs. Plinckard and her daughter who are with her [AB] for another month; Sally Anderson promises to try and give her her opinion [of Sarah Cary] so that she can pass on the information; Mr. Tucker has postponed his journey til day after tomorrow when \"this must away\"; Sister Thompson's [Elizabeth (Blair) Thompson] latest account says she was ill and went to Bath England but did not benefit from it; she [ET] says cost of living [in England] is so high that they had to \"put down many superfluities\"; she [AB] thinks one superfluity they should continue is wine; Mrs. Tazewell has had unfavorable account of her son William who has had 2 or 3 operations; he [WT] would have died but Mrs. Field took him in and did all that she could for his reliefl; refers her to B[etsey] Whiting's letter for \"occuraences from hence\"; Mrs. Hunt is shortly to marry Capt[ai]n Baron; her [AB] son Theo[doric]k [Banister] sends his love and best wishes. 3pp. ALS. Including ALS from Anne B[anister] to [Mary (Blair) Prescott], News about Sister Cary [Sarah (Blair) Cary]. Received a letter from Miss Sally [Anderson] from \"Ceeleys\" [Elizabeth County, Virginia] which says that Dr. Griffin is convinced Sis[te]r Cary (SC) has dropsy; discusses symptoms of her (SC) dropsy and the effect of Dr. Griffin's prescription; she (SC) presents her affection to her [MP], \"Betsey\" Eliza (Braxton) Whiting and her (EW) children; Miss Sally [Anderson] says her (SC) \"appetite and spirit are mending\"; plans to go down [\"Celleys\"] soon; Mr. Cary received a letter from Capt[ai]n Thompson which said his daughter Sarah was going to be married to a \"very genteel young gentleman\", with a \"genteel fortune\" who is in the Army; Norbourne [Thompson?] is again in command of a sloop of War \"which Lord Spencer says is to lead the way to a higher preferment\"; \"Polly\" Peachy and family are well; she [PP] is recovered and was visiting her parents [the Carys] looking better than before her illness; must write B. Fairfax who she heard has had a violent \"attack of Rhumatism.\" 2pp.","Scope and Contents Endeavoring to get a road opened between this place and John Anderson's in Culpeper County and by his mill seat which will shorten the distance about three miles; discusses details of road; does not wish to take legal steps about road without consulting him; hopes he will have no objections so that it will take place \"as soon as the Bridge is done at the mouth of Carter's run.\" 1p. ALS. Including a map drawn by William Horner of the proposed road. 1p.","Scope and Contents Grateful for the confidence she reposes in him in respect to the instruction of her two sons; the character she gives them is not the result of partiality; he has heard \"favourable\" opinions of them by others; happy to have them in his care; her wishes will be respectfully attended to; too busy to give her an answer to her kind invitation; \"acknowledges the receipt of twenty dollars\" through her son; as he keeps books, will give her credit for same; has no stamped papers \"in this moment\". 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Witnessed the death of her (EW) Aunt Cary [Sarah (Blair) Cary]; she was seized about two weeks ago with a violent \"pleuricy\"; discusses the details of her (SC) illness; asks her to excuse the incoherence of her melancholy letter; daughter Peachy [Polly Peachy], sister Banister [Anne (Blair) Banister] and Sally Anderson were with her when she died; \"she (SC) retain[e]d her senses at the last, and prayed for all her friends\"; leaves it to her prudence whether it should be communicated to her mother [Mary Prescott]; asks her to write and tell her how her mother does. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Discusses the death of Sarah (Blair) Cary and Mr. Bracken's eulogy of her; her burial at Rich Neck; her (SC) husband's [Wilson Cary] reaction to her death; wishes she could comfort her (EW) and her [AB] sister [Mary (Blair) Prescott]; will not be able to visit them until she journeys this summer with Wilson Cary who is going to see his daughter Fairfax; asks if the neighbors assist her; hopes that thay do for their sakes because they may end up in the same situation; thinks Mr. Whiting, \"or any who kill meats\" wou[l]d spare his feet for jellies; sure that if she makes her wants known to them [her neighbors] \"will not fail to send often\"; asks her to make her [AB] sister [Mary Prescott] sensible of her \"tenderest sympathy and sincere love\"; rarely writes but does not love her less; Mary Andrews and Charlotte Balfour have written; received letters from Titchfield [Southhampton, England] poor Mary T. whose situation and her (EW) Mary's [Blair Whiting] are exactly alike -- \"except she grieves herself sick\"; concerned for her friends [EW, MP, MW] at \"Enfield\"; she [ET] greets them with love and asks to be informed of them; has been away from Williamsburg since early Jan[uar]y; from letters learned that Mary [(Blair)] A[ndrews] was not well and Jenny N. has a bad cough for which she does nothing; her [JN] son Tho[ma]s Hamilton \"is a lovely babe\" and the delight of his grandfather who with the rest of their connections are well; her [AB] son Theo[doric]k's trips to the \"Northard\" was good for his health and good looks; he [TB] just started the study of Physick; her [AB] son Monro is at Princeton College where he is liked by Masters and fellow students; he (MB) inquired after her (EW) and her family; Jenny Cary had been preparing to settle in Williamsburg prior to the death of her [AB] sister (SC), Mr. Cary will now settle there also; she has to look for another house and move so she can go up country; Polly Peachy who went home about a fortnight ago desired that she send her (EW) her [PP] love; her [PP] youngest child is the heartiest she ever had; Cousin Andrews wrote to her [AB] and requested news of her (EW); finds the account of her sons pleasing; asks her to accept her sincere love for herself and her children; asks her to tell \"Polly\" [Mary Blair Whiting] she regrets \"Dame Fortune deals so scantily by those, whose merits deserves her bounty's\"; hopes the object of her [MW] wishes will be hers; [verbatim transcription of Mr. Bracken's eulogy of Sarah (Blair) Cary]; asks her to write and let her know how they are; thinks it is possible that she (EW) could visit and leave \"Polly\" [MW] to attend her [MP]; hopes God will enable her to \"go thro[ugh] the fatigue\" of her \"benevolent undertaking\" without injury to herself; hopes he [God] will spare her to her children and her friends; Jenny Cary insists on her adding that she should have written but her mother (SC) usually wrote the letter for the family. 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Received her niece's letter by special messenger; she and her (EW) uncle [Wilson Cary] unite in thanks for her proof of affection and desire to see them; unable to commit themselves [AB, WC] to a definite time to visit her; she and her (EW) friends applaud her devotion to her \"afflicted parent\" [MP]; the Father [God] will not fail her in his rewards; if she had a carriage she would have planned to visit her sooner and longer; the Colonel [Wilson Cary] is grateful for her attention and sends his best wishes but concluded that he was unable to name the specific date they would be down to visit; if she (EW) was not so unlucky in her horses she [AB] would have gone and stayed with her and had Mr. C[ary] call for her; dined at \"Fairfield\" last Wednesday where she saw Mrs. Herbert who won her over by her high commendations of her (EW) and \"Polly\" [Mary Blair Whiting]; they [the Herberts] are to be there [Shannon Hill] on next Monday when she shall fix with the \"good Dowager Lady Washington\", who has promised to take her, the time of going to Capt[ai]n Byrds; the attention from that quarter [Mrs. Washington] has \"exceeded\" her expectation; plans on taking advantage of seeing as many old acquaintances as possible since she cannot see her; yesterday she and Mr. Cary made themselves sick by eating ice-creams, water-melons and plums at Mr. Baylors; is so sick she must \"repair to the pillow\"; apologizes for detaining man Ceasor; Betsey F. shed tears at some parts of her (EW) letter; she [BF] sends her love ro her and her children; she [BF] hopes she will be able to come with them but \"is not certain what effect her rhetoric may have with her Lord\"; was agreeably surprised by \"Betsey\" F.'s desire to come with them; Mr. Cary got her to choose a fashionable straw bonnet in Richmond, Virginia for \"Polly\" [MW]; hopes Ceasor can bring it to her [MW] but if not it will wait until she brings it; the hair must be \"drest\" [sic] to make it becoming; thinks along with B. Fairfax that her [AB] sister [MP] should be acquainted with the death of her Sister Cary [Sarah Cary] prior to Mr. Cary's coming there; afraid she will discover the truth through Mr. Cary's dress or demeanor; feels her [MP] senses are \"too much blunted\" for the death to make any impression on her; asks her (EW) to express her, Mr. Cary's and Betsey F.'s affection to her [AB] sister [MP]; \"Polly\" [MW] and her (EW) boys have a claim on her affection; has not heard from her own boys since she left the old city Williamsburg; expects Monro [Banister] to be in Virginia in Oct[obe]r; Theo[doric]k [Bainster] will then be settled in Rich[mond], Virginia in Chriegnan and Adams' Shop; in a year or two he [TB] goes to Scotland and after finishing there will visit his friends at Titchfield [Southhampton, England]; doesn't know whether she will live to see it; left Dr. Barraud in wretched health; he [DB] along with Mr. and Mrs. Tucker were preparing to set out for Augusta Springs [Augusta County, Virginia]; the Bishop also intended to go there; Mrs. Dunbar who also plans to go to Augusta Springs ought to vary her scene; she [Mrs. Dunbar] seems to feel the loss of her Daughter Tucker more now; was charged by the circle of acquaintances \"from that quarter\" to give affectionate remembrances to her (EW); asks to know if a letter from her brother [John Blair] was enjoyable or painful to her (EW) mother [MP]; wrote a few lines to her because Mrs. Washington thought she would be able to send a letter but was disappointed; met two Miss Whitings, her (EW) sisters at Mrs. Washington's and paid them particular attention; they [the Whitings] do not even visit her (EW) Bro[the]r Frank [Whiting?] who is close by; Betsey [Whiting] regrets this; hears that \"Polly\" plans on getting married; sends her blessing. 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents \"Arrived on the 10th day of this large city a perfect stranger\"; did not have a \"tittle\" but his cares were taken care of by the kind attentions of a family; welfare of his \"Enfield\" [Prince William County, Virginia] are predominant in his breast; stimulous added to his exertions by the fact that he will see his friends in the Spring; grateful acknowledgement of her last letter; answers that he did not go and see Capt[ain] Rutherford's father because he did not want to wound an old gentleman \"whose heart was already too deeply lacerated with the conduct of a bad son\"; assured she will not blame him for his conduct towards the family; discusses his classes; his professors, Doctor Woodhouse and Dr. Rush; does not have much time to himself but occaisionally goes to the theatre; wishes his friends at \"Enfield\" could partake of its amusement; has taken lodgings with the family of a good old lady who has half a dozen daughters the youngest of which is 30; they [the old lady and her daughters] reminds him of the \"Vicker\" [sic] of Wakefield's family \"for they are eternally making up and ripping old gause [sic]\"; must write to his friends; asks her to write soon; hopes health and happiness attend her; sends respectful compliments to Mrs. Lacey and all her other neighbors with whom he is acquainted. 3pp. ALS. [signature partially clipped]","Scope and Contents Was delivered of a letter by her son, who is also his friend, George [Whiting]; sorry to inform her that the rumor that he was unwell for three weeks was true; was very ill for two weeks past having \"caught cold with the mumps\"; Colonel Parker sent him to this place with his carriage; has now recovered \"accept being very much debilitated\"; gives him pain to hear of Mamma's [Mary Prescott] situation; hopes she will be relieved of her troubles in a few days; unhappy for his d[ea]r Mary [Blair Whiting]; astonished that the pain in her [MW] jaw baffles the \"deep skill\" of his friend Lacy; has observed her complaining of her fingers getting tired and must do the same; expects to see her in eight or ten days at the farthest; wishes happiness attend her and hher family. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Does not have time to answer her last letter as fully as he intended; when he was last at \"Enfi[el]d\" a certain gloom appeared to hover round which he could not account for in any other way but his having the Blue [Thew?] which was fully confirmed by her last letter to him; that he caused them one pleasing moment has been productive on many serious reflections; is she had known his motive she would not have blamed him; had no idea of continuing until this time in the Army but it has improved his medical knowledge; is more determined to resign and see her about Chris[tmas] in the character of a student of Physick; his Capt[ain] has been absent for three or four weeks and he has command of the Company; he finds this position diagreeable as he is out all hours of the night and sometimes all night which he finds bad for his health; there are a number of strangers there at present; the Third [?] Reg[imen]t has arrived from Mary[lan]d and half of the first Reg[imen]t of Artillery; some of the officers are very agreeable and some the reverse; would be in vain for him to attempt descriptions of the place at present; if she has seen Mr. Jefferson's ideas they are elegant; in his next letter he will try to give a description of the place and its natives; is writing from a cold tent with nothing between him and the Heavens except little canvas which he hopes will give him excuse for the scrawl; hopes she will not be so cruel as to keep her word and not write to him while he is at camp; asks her to take compassion on a poor being and write to the care of Henry Peyton, Winchester, Virginia; if her mother [Mary Prescott] can remember him asks her to mention him to her and his dear friends. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents To tell him she is offended with him is needless since he doesn't care about her and doesn't love her; this is the third letter she has wirtten to him and has not gotten one back from his Lordship; calls him Lieutenant Chintze and says he doesn't love \"Crab Sally\" now; hates one Betsey Coonrod who is in town; he must love her as she loves him \"next to ...\"; thanks him for Mairs and Betsey's last letter; Bet[sey] tells her she wrote by last weeks mail; asks him to enquire about that letter for her as she suspects the post office kept it for its own private picking; asks him to get it and send it to her; says she will probably pay the postage of all the letters from Betsey; that is Whiting's proposition \"as it will save sharp skins which he finds scarce article at Denby\"; Whiting is one of the most industrious souls that ever lived; he [RHL] ought to come up and take pattern; he says at this moment she is longing to see him; asks him to come. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Asks why her niece is so long silent; asks if her letters might be \"mis-carried\"; write her and Betsey F[airfax] and Mrs. Ambler by Mr. Carter Harrison; received Mrs. Ambler's reply, so believes the letters reached their destination; has been with her friend Mrs. Lyons for almost two months, but is \"just on the wing for Richmond\" Virginia; plans to go from there to Petersburg Virginia and Mr. Peachy's; expects Polly [Peachy] will accompany her to the old city Williamsburg; plans to see Monro [Banister] who she hopes will not again be disappointed in visiting Virg[ini]a; visited yesterday at Mrs. Page's (Colonel William Nelson's daughter Sally Cary) where she learned Mr. Charles Page, her husband, was to set out tomorrow for \"the Ridge\"; although this is her last day there decided to take the opportunity to let her know that a fortnight ago Jenny Henderson added another son to her family; she [JH] is poorly harrased by a bad coughwhich she has had for awhile; if the letter she expects to meet in Rich[mon]d does not have a better account of her [JH], she will take the stage directly to Williamsburg; the rest of the relatives are well; certain that if other family members knew she was writing they would unite in wishing her and her children \"tender and affectionate remembrances\"; Mrs. Lyons and R. Dawson desire to be presented to her (EW) with their sincere regards; must scratch up a few lines to B[etsey] F[airfax]; asks to hear from her; would like her to say when it will be possible to come \"down the country\" 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents She and Mary [Blair Whiting] surprised by the arrival of \"favorite Henry's arrival\" there with l[ette]rs for their \"D[ea]r RObert\" and indulgences that he and all their friends are well; asks him to make her congratulations to his sister and her \"better half\" on the pleasing event; suspects she would have been more gratified if it had been a daughter; asks him why he didn't make an apology for her to her old friend Mr. Throckmorton for her not visiting him; would have gone from Mrs. Aris's to visit him [Mr. Throckmorton] if she had known her road from Fairfield was washed out; would have gone to see him [Mr. Throckmorton] from his son and daughter where she was visiting but she was indisposed; told his [Mr. Throckmorton] son Mordica to tell him why she could not visit; if she ever lives to cross this ridge again she will make ample reparation to him and several others; he [Mr. Throckmorton] was mistaken in thinking she went to see all but him; Farva and the boys left before Henry's arrivval; Farva was so affected at leaving he cried; remarks what a wor[l]d it would be if all humans were like him [Farva]; she and Mary [Blair Whiting] have been very lonely since he, the boys and Farva have been gone; discusses Billy Marlow's extreme illness; sent for D[octo]r Lacey who pronounced him [BM] \"highly inflamitory\"; thinks at her \"time of life\" it is natural to feel melancholy and not be able to account for it; her soul sympathizes with Mrs. Magill whose son died, she [Mrs. Magill] would be happy \"if it wou[l]d please heaven to bless them with children\"; thinks children give their parents a lot of worry and anxiety; asks him to make his respects to both Mr. and Mrs. Magill, D[ocot]r Mackey and Lady - with \"Polly\"; asks him to tell her Aunt she will always be happy to see her or any of his other connections; asks him to tell his cousin she looks forward to seeing her next month; Henry says he will b back next week; Mary [Blair Whiting] intends to write to him (RL); Henry promises to come down with him (RL) and Mary; brings painful recollection when she remembers it will ahsten their [RL, MW] departures from them; Dr. Lacey thinks it probable Rush wou[l]d come to the Federal City as he [DL] did not suppose he (RL) would \"relinquish his offices in the Mint\"; if so it would shorten his (RL) journey; will offer her prayers up for his safety; hopes her letters will not fill him with \"enuis\"; his letter to George shall be sent by the first opp[ortunit]y; tells him to ask Mr. G. Taylor, if he sees him if he has been or intends to be in Harrison C[i]ty, and Green Briar and entreat him to see into by l[ette]r or some other way that the taxes are settled in time to save the lands; if she loses them [the lands] \"the fat will be all in the fire to remind him\" [Mr. G. Taylor] ; they are patented in Roger Prescott's name by Whitecroft to him; Masfield never answered her letter. 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Received letters from family and an hour ago sealed one to his mother; he (RL) will be glad that [Theodorick] Banister is nearly well and will be with them next week; he [Banister] now walks with a crutch after experiencing a summer of misery and wishing for death; must have been distressing for his [Banister] mother, whose spirits must now be revived; Doctor thinks he [Banister] is out of danger; the account given of him [Banister] to all of his friends must have been distressing; thinks William will take his horse at what was their bargain; he [GW] is sorry he [William] has been so cheated in him; whatever he (RL) does about the business he [GW] will be satisfied with; tells him to take care of his colt; \"do what will make a darner deep it fat this winter\"; lets him \"know whats for a tail Camelia \u0026 Tennius carries\"; supposes Billy has got him [the colt] in new order by now and sold him; rejoices to hear all their friends are well in Winchester; hopes they are well in Trenton; does not have time to write to Mary [Blair Whiting] but plans on writing her tomorrow; doesn't think Williamsburg agrees with his health; has not been well since arriving and presently has a bad cold and fever; has not been to lecture [at College of William \u0026 Mary] for two days but reads in his room night and day; as soon as well will attend the College [of William \u0026 Mary]; is much pleased with rules and modes of proceedings; on Monday and Wednesday evenings attends Mr. Madison's lectures on moral philosophy and on Friday his natural lecture; the rest of the week Mr. Andrew's lectures on Mathematics; spends spare time on history; is now reading \"Bolline\" must stop to write a composition on \"Innate Ideas\" asks him to give his love to all his friends in Winchester as well as in the neighborhood \"particularly to the \"Sun Beam of Beauty\"; will be \"acarn'd\" \"Polly\" if they do not have \"Oysters for dinner as big as your hand.\" 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents She will be surprised to hear from him at this late date; asks for her indulgence for the above as well as the long silence; hopes the partiality that has predominated in his favor will leaf her to condmn his errors in the spirit of mildness; has been anxiously expecting to hear from his friends for some weeks in order to give her the information she needs in respect to sending his horse to meet him; pleasure is denied him which accounts for the late date of his letter; has not heard from his friends since January and thinks thay have forgotten him; this is enough to destroy the capacity for study or reflection; is almost out of patience and hopes \"that sweet little cherub\" bid him be silent and informs him he will be rewarded for his unhappy moments which are blessings in diguise; she has expressed a wish for a better description of the Philadelphia Medical Society; the numbers are composed of the most respectable physicians in the Union; Dr. Rush is their president and all of their professors are members; his dissertation was uniformly approved of; has acquired enough \"poseelavity\" [?] to have Dr. Conrad elected a member; will give her a full account of seeing her at the \"delectable old mansion\"; he is patronized by Dr. Boyce, an old classmate of his Master's while in Europe; he [Dr. Boyce] is a physician to the Bettering House where he [RHL] attneds three times a week, and sees the prescriptions of upwards of two hundred patients; he [RHL] also attends the hospital and is determined to let no opportunity pass unnoticed where he can acquire the least information in the line of his profession; believes he shall return by way of the city of Washington and can get a horse of his uncle's perhaps the last of the month; he will return good for evil and write to his amiable friend Mary B[lair] W[hiting]. 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Received her favor of the 8th instant by her Overseer Mr. Leech together with a bank note for one hundred dollars for which he has given him a receipt; enclosed copies of Mr. Prescott's, now her account, on which he is owed 5 pounds ten shillings which he wishes her to remit to him as soon as she can; has also enclosed the goldsmith's bill for the \"lockett\" by which she will see it cost eighteen shillings more than she sent for it; thinks the balance of the \"segars\" was three dollars which she is also charged for; she will find that Bennet and Wath's account, after deducing returned articles is £34.6.6 1/2, including the \"pins and paper\", which is less than she thought; his daughter \"Peggy\" was married the 31st of Decem[ber] to Mr. Thom[a]s Fairfax; she [PF] along with Herbert and Nancy send their compliments to her and Mrs. Whiting; gives him pleasure to hear that Mr. Fran[ci]s Whiting has at last been rewarded by Mrs. T. Washington for his long and constant attachment; wishes them every happiness. 1p. ALS.","Scope and Contents Wrote his friend about a fortnight ago by Mr. J.H. Peyton and having heard of Mr. Brent's leaving town tomorrow hastens to write her again; confesses his head is not in the \"fittest mode for writing\"; the Peacheys, Carys and BAnisters dined to day at Mr. Andrew's; Charlotte Balfour also \"made one of the party\"; he had unfortunately made other plans with gentleman \"where the sparkling glass circulated too freely\" and dissipated all his ideas; trusts her other correspondents will make up for his deficiency; sends her the glad tidings of Theo[dorick] Banister's recovery; he [TB] is again able to join their family parties altho[ugh] still an invalid; if he [TB] can be restrained he might get perfectly well, but he is a Banister in temper and constitution; Munro Banister just left Will[iams]burg for Princeton to graduate; he (MB) had been sent for to see his brother [TB] possibly for hte last time; he (MB) is \"in the just sense of the word, a sweet youth\"; the Tuckers left yesterday for Winchester; Mr. P. Basset and Dr. Barroud's sweet daughter were of the party; Mr. James Preston and his spouse [lately the accomplished Miss Nancy Taylor] were to travel with them [the Tuckers] as far as Richmond; suposses Mrs. [Anne (Blair)] Banister or his sister will give her the news of the city; has only to offer her and sweet Mary [Blair Whiting] his congratulations on her hymenial prospects; Charlotte Balfour has told him one thousand things to say but his mind is treacherous and he cannot recollect them and is unfit to do her comp[li]m[en]ts justice; tell George [Whiting] and Francis [Whiting] he longs to shake them by the hand; appropos to George they shall have a little more money in the fund for him soon; hopes to receive soon money from Prentis and Col[onel] and she is entitiled to her mother's and brother's share which will be about $120; his \"darling Thomas is well.\" 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Takes up his pen with reluctance to write about the unexpected insanity of his brother; on his arrival in Charlestown found him in chains an dthinks his situation demanded it; he [RL brother] is pleased and exults his chains; he [RL brother] is in one of Uncle Hite's houses in Charlestown -- very private and with a good attendant; he [RL brother] is allowed only to see his particular friends which he (RL) thinks should not happen until the disease \"takes a change\"; his brother has lost 140 ounces of blood in two days which has had some happy effects as he is much calmer; the physicians think that love is the cause of his situation; his brother would dwell forever on ther frame of Mrs. P. Fairfax and wishes him to purchase her from Tom; he [RL brother] was in Baltimore in this situation and nearly killed two men running his horse thro[ugh] the streets under the whip\"; his good sister , \"Pniou\" leaves him [RL brother]; his parents know nothing of his brother's confinement; beleives his brother's disease can be cured by physicians like all others; has written to Dr. Rush explaining the disease, cause, etc.; visits his brother tomorrow accompanied by Dr. Conrad; his visit will be short as the physicians think his presence injures rather than alleviates; cannot help indulging his brother; is not very well and plans to spend next week at Bath; Unle Peyton's family set out yesterday; he did not see them [the Peytons]; supposes she has heard the news of Miss Drew's death; sympathizes with Miss Drew's parents; send love to Mary [Blair Whiting]; his sister is well, and Louis sends his love. 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents \"Ceasor sets out in the morning for Winchester -- to attend you highness and my Dear Peggy to our casstle\" [sic]; expects him to tea on Sunday; Mamma [Eliza Whiting] says if Mr. Peyton and Mary do not come she will scold everyone that comes near her; \"that among there [sic] cants and there [sic] words she is very much mortified\"; if his sister McGuire knew how much her happiness would have added to her happiness on that day she would have come; tells him to give her and her mother's (EW) tenderest affection to his sister McGuire; it is dark so she bids him Adieu. 1p. ALS.","Scope and Contents Letter is dated is March 29, no year. Is at Brown's Hotel, Washington; dines with Colonel Momar yesterday; there is at this time 30 to 40 applicants; cannot say what chance he stands, there was a number before him; asks her if she can procure a horse for their contemplated trip; left Betsey in deep affliction on Friday mo[rning]; Will is well and all friends; will see her in a few days; Colonel Muras is very ill therefore he has lost a valuable friends in that business; sends love to all. 1p. ALS.","Scope and Contents Regrets parting with her (EW) \"sweet son\" [George Whiting] who is leaveing Williamsburg; agrees he should quit college \"at least for a time\"; the conduct of some of the students [at the College of William \u0026 Mary] have surpassed anything ever heard of; leaves George who from necessity among them to tell her of \"their wicked and sacrilegious proceedings\"; is told the visitors meet today and doesn't know what their deliberation will be; hopes it will be something \"that in future secure the College from the odium the late unpresidented [sic] behaviour [sic] of the students must have cast upon it\"; glad her son [GW] \"is among the number of those who see their conduct in its proper light\"; thinks the news of Polly Peachy's loss has reached \"Enfield\"; fears that her situation will require all the fortitude she is possessed of; believes her [PP] father-in-law is one of \"the best men\" and will do everything he can to \"soften the rigour [sic] of the situation\"; she [CB] has not been to visit her [PP] since her husband's death; she [PP] and her father-in-law are to write to the family until her husband's affairs are settled; would be elated to have so dear a friend [PP] living near her if her own residence in Williamsburg were permanent; has kept her promise to her dying friend [Jenny Henderson] to care for her son Thomas; does not want to be separated from Thomas for whom she feels a mother's fondness; has been told that his [Thomas] father [Rev. James Henderson] has been paying his addresses to Miss Macon since last Aug[us]t and she has repeatedly rejected him; he [JH] has never mentioned his affairs to her so that she does not know if the reports are true; prays for his [JH] happiness, hopes he would treat her with more confidence; had promised Jenny to continue there Williamsburg until Mr. H[enderson] was married; hopes he [Thomas] may meet a good mother-in-law [stepmother]; if she witnesses any unkindness to Thomas by a new stepmother -- the idea makes her shuddder; thinks she ought to apologize for dwelling on the subject; her [CB] brother is settling himself and his family up in Norfolk, Virginia having just arrived from Philadelphia Pennsylvania with his wife, son and daughter, all in perfect health; fears a change from a northern climate for htem may not be favourable \"particularly as Norfolk is known to be so fatal to children\"; has been asked by her brother is she would like to live with his family and says she will if she leaves her current habitation; plans to visit her brother when he is settled; as all her friends will probably write will only take the time to ask her opinion of her (EW) Uncle [Wilson] Cary's marriage?; fears Wilson's [Cary] poor children will be sufferers; sometimes old men do strange things; asked to be remembered to \"Polly\" [Mary Blair Whiting] and Dr. Little tho[ugh] she \"has not the pleasure of his acquaintance\"; supposes Frank [Francis Whiting] is at school and sends her love to him; her little \"darlin'\" [Thomas] sends a kiss to cousing Whiting. 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Letter is dated February 22, no year. Gratification experienced upon receiving her letter was only exceeded by memories of the few happy days they spent together; hopes she will be able to return the attentions she received from her and Dr. [Robert H.] and [Mary] Little; sorry to hear that she has been indisposed but is sure that since spring is coming she will regain her usual health; if it is in her power she will accept her kind invitation; received her cotton two days ago and will attend to it with pleasure; sent for the weaver directly but could not prevail her to take it until she had it wound which she will set about tomorrow; the weaver thinks ther is enough cotton to warp 50 yards or it will 12 pounds of cord she (EW) has sent; tells her to send what cord she has ready and she will have the balance spun for her; does not think it will take as much cord as the weaver says or it would be unecessary to have more spun than will be wanted; asks her not to says it is giving her too much trouble \"for among friends these trifles should be thought nothing of\"; she has an excellent spinner who has little or nothing to do; her \"good man\" is not at home or she is sure she would have a message from him; asks her to tell Dr. Little she longs to make them acquainted as she is sure they would like each other; for the past six weeks she has been in a continual round of dissipation; balls, routs and squeezes are the names given to the parties which she thinks very improper as they deserve more stupid names; 40 or 50 people meet together to sip their tea, swallow jelly or syllabub, sit until 12 o'clock and perhaps not once open their mouths the whole evening to say more than \"how do you\"; is quite worn out and determined to be thought unfashionable than continue one of the fools any longer; just called down to receive visitors so is forced to leave off without saying half she intended; sends love and best wishes to her and her family. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Blushed at her gentle reproof; throws herself on her mercy for pardon; passes last winter with her friend Mrs. Hamilton, the British Consul's Lady, in Norfolk; Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton have been very good to both her and her son [Theodorick Bland] in Scotland; promised to stay this winter with them [the Hamiltons]; would like to have been excused because going prevented her from seeing her (EW) , and she has to spend too much money on clothers \"to keep up the Lady\"; has a plausible excuse to offer when she gets \"down\" [to Norfolk] which will be in the middle of next month; Munro [Banister] expects to get a license for practicing law when he becomes of age in May; he (MB) is bent on going to the \"new countries,\" Kentucky being one where there will be a dividend of land in which he and his brother [TB] are sharers\"; he (MB) then plans on going to Louisiana; asks how she can absent herself from him (MB) when he is leaving so soon; finds fault with the Hamiltons for being too perservering in their wishes; must try to hold her place and quit too; before leaving Norfolk last spring Niece [Mary (Blair)] Andrews and family came down; about that time Mr. H-ort [?] set out for Mr. Wormley's, by whom she and Mary [Anrews] wrote her; Monro George, who met Mr. James Wormley in Alex[andri]a, Virginia went to Richmond and was discarded by Miss Jane Wormley to whom he was engaged, was so bewildered he brought the letters back here without delivering them; he failed to give them back until now; she and Mrs. A[ndrews] thought the letters so old they were not worth postage; wishing to prove they weren't neglectful of her, Mrs. A[ndrews] has taken them with her on a trip to Wilton, hoping she can find some private conveyance from Richmond; enclosed are four profiles sent to her from Mary Andrews, Mr. [James] Henderson, Son Munro [Banister] and herself, Mr. H[enderson]'s is a good likeness of Thomas; Mary A[ndrews], Mr. [Henderson] and Charlotte Balfour are resolved to write her (EW) soon; Charlotte Balfour and Jane Cary send greetings; they are all well although Charlotte B[alfour] is recovering the \"second most sever attack this fall\"; Polly Peachy is in Petersburg, Virginia with her daughters attending weddings, races, and plays; Mr. Cary and Lady are not yet returned from Fluvanna, Sally [Cary] went with them, she and Jane [Cary] are very pretty; Wilson [Cary, Jr.] is reading law in Rich[mon]d with Mr. Edm[un]d Randolph; thinks Wilson [Cary] \"a sweet youth\", she wishes was not so many Democrats; \"he [WC, Jr.] has been drawn in one scrape by them [Democrats], for w[hi]ch he has been a true penitent\"; the Peyton Randolph she (EW) saw in the papers was Edmund R[andolph's] son, not Nancy Innes' lover who is son to Peyton Randolph of Wilton; Nancy Innes and Peyton Randolph have plighted their troths; has not seen Mrs. Innes since her late affliction as when she retuned to the \"old city\" Williamsburg she was gone to her sister in Cumberland where her daughter was married; fears she will not see Mrs. I[nnes] again as when she returns she [AB] will be in Norfolk, and Mrs. I[nnes] will be packing so that she can move in with her daughter; the Tuckers are at Sir Peyton Skipwith's on a visit to the Corbins in King and Queen [County, Virginia]; had letters in June from her son [TB] and her sister [ET] who were then well; Theo[doric]k has not yet seen his Aunt but plans to visit her at Titchfield England after he takes his degrees in the spring; he [Tb] then plans to go to London and maybe Paris if she can afford it; Mr. Rose lies at deaths door in Stannton [sic] on his return from the Springs; Theo[doric]k speaks highly of Robert Wilson and of his Aunt Chisholm's attention to him; he [TB] never fails to mention her (EW) and her family, particularly his friends [Dr. Robert H.] Little and George [Whiting]; her [AB] sister [ET] and her family were all well; two of her [ET] daughters, Sarah and Alishen, married men of fortune, while the eldest, Mary, married a poor man who is the captain of a ship of war that is fighting the French; they [Mary (Thompson) and husband] have two children, maybe three; Mary [(Thompson)] and her children live with her mother and father while her husband is gone; hopes Mary's [(Thompson)] husband and Norborne [Thompson?] capture some rich prizes; Alfred Thompson was in the artillery and expected to be promoted as war has been declared; Helen is sixteen years old and taller than either of her sisters though not so handsome; she [ET] expresses affection for her (EW) and her family; congratulates her on the recovery of Mary [(Whiting) Little] and \"her darling pet\"; \"Increase and multiply seems to be the text perfectly understood by the former [ML]\"; asks to be presented with affection to her family; asks her to kiss \"little Bet\" [EL] for \"Aunt Ban\" which is what most of the children call her; heard Francis [Whiting] joined the Navy; heard of Mr. George's [Whiting] courtship which she thinks he is too young to be involved in; is at Mr. Henderson's where Mrs. Cocke has come to spend the day with Charlotte Balfour and herself; Mrs. Cocke sends love and good wishes; thinks Mr. Henderson might marry again, hopes the woman is good to Thomas. 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Encloses letter begun at several times; ingratitude not one of her faults but omission is; every idea engrossed by Cousin Andrews for whom she feels sympathy; Mr. Andrews is dying; will leave few to honor him for honor or integrity; discharged every trust with propriety \"\u0026 never did the Widow or Orphan suffer by him\"; her life for the past two years had few pleasures; fears her Father Peachy, who declines fast, will die; does not think there is anyone in Williamsburg whom they could \"Claim as a friend\"; they have been unsuccessful at farming and have had to break up their plantation and hire out their negroes; her [NP] Betsey tho[ugh] 15 is very small and looks like a girl of 13; Polly is taller and she thinks will make a pretty woman; they [Betsey and Polly Peachy] have sweet tempers; does not want her to think \"Bet\" [BP] \"not possible\" but her sister is prettier; wishes she could bring her daughters to see her (EW) on the way to visit Betsy, but it will not be possible; is vexed and grieved when she reflects that her sister is deprived of the friend she (EW) would have made if it were not for a foolish quarrel; the two Banisters [Monro and Theodorick] only excused from making a breach between friends except their youth; they [the two Banisters] told Betsy she (EW) call[e]d Mr. F[airfax] \"a fool with his animal magnatism\"; this is of no consequence for her (EW) to learn but was originally the cause of displeasure; has \"learnt\" Theo[doric]k [Banister] \"with some other Chaps as thoughtless as himself\" are living in Edinburgh; is a sad thing for children to be \"giddy and extravagant\"; company obliges her to conclude; assures \"Betsy\" and her children of her and her children's love; flatters herself that she will soon hear from her and that she will be forgiven for her long silence. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Advises him to accomodate his remedies to the state of the system in his contest with \"a powerful and insidious epidemic\"; advises him to tru all modes of treatment; there is a right treatment and he hopes he will find it; true in their country that in rainy seasons low situations are healthy, and high ones sickly; former completely overflowed with water and the \"coltes having no more upon\" [missing] to favor \"putrefaction\"; tells him to tell his farmers who complain about the Plaster of Paris as the cosue of their sickness the story of the potato and how it was banished from France; hopes the Plaster of Paris will not be \"dishonored\" or the sewers of their country degraded by a similar act; his [BR] city is unusually healthy; heavy rains washing the streets and common sewers have been the means \"in the hands of heaven\" of keeping the City healthy. 2pp. AL. [signature clipped]","Scope and Contents Just \"on the wing\" for her winter quarters in Norfolk, Virginia from where she will write to her the particulars as soon as she writes two or three letters to Europe; thanks her for her last letter and says she wrote back but just found out she never got the letter; their friends and relatives are well except for a few colds w[hi]ch were to be expected at that season; Tho[ma]s Henderson and Polly Peachy's two youngest children have the whooping cough tho[ugh] it is not yet severe; Mrs. P., her two daughters and niece and niece [Mary] Andrews with others send affection to her and her family; has not seen Monro [Banister] since last April; he (MB) is well tho[ugh] she trusts and busy in Petersburg, Virginia looing into their \"deranged concerns\"; credits Heaven with supplying her a friend who would keep Theo[doric]k comfortable and happy in Europe [un]til his brother had made some arrangements; he [TB] must have suffer[e]d as his last letter was dated Aug[us]t 24th and he had just gone through his hardest examinations and expected the 12th of Sep[tembe]r following to take his Degrees as a Doctor; he [TB] was soon after to go to Titchfield England, then to London and in the spring to embark for Vir[gini]a; always sends love to her family; a letter from her [AB] sister [Elizabeth Thompson] dated Sep[tembe]r 1st was full of tenderness for her (EW) family; her [ET] family was well but sad because her daughter Mary's husband, Capt[ai]n Dixon, was lost off the coast of Ireland last April; she (EW) may have seen the particulars in the paper, he [CD] commanded the Apollo; his [CD] wife and three children are now residents of their family which adds to the expenditures and the war which makes everything so high, they can scarcely afford to live; anxious to hear how they are after the sickly summer; asks if she has heard anything from Frances [Whiting]; hopes Heaven long preserves the comfort she (EW) gets from her children; sends her affection; asks her to kiss Mary's [Little] bairns for her; the Hamilton's certainly go to Europe next spring. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Asks her to what she owes the long silence; having written a long letter after she returned from Norfolk she was surprised at not having a reply since she (EW) is such a punctual correspondent; fears autumn may have brought sickness to her family; cannot write with the facility she used to so she procrastinated writing this letter; Theo[doric]k [Banister] arrived in perfect health; as she (EW) is also a mother she is assured of her empathy with ther feelings on the arrival of Theo[doric]k; hopes Francis [Whiting] has regained his health upon returning home; the ship which brought him [TB] home was destined up to City Point and his baggage \"being still on board, obliged him immediately to Petersburg\"; otherwise Munro [Banister] would have come down and given her the gratification of seeing the happy meeting; she expects them [MB, TB] on the stage day after this; the Hamiltons expect to sail in Dec[embe]r for England; plans on going to Norfolk to see them as soon as it is safe from yellow fever; plans to visit her (EW) in the summer following if she can raise enough money; Theo[doric]k says her [AB] sister [Elizabeth Thompson] is not well at Titchfield, England but her complaints are not dangerous; received a letter from her sister [ET] and the Admiral Thompson who is still in health and cheerful in his eighty sixth year; her son [TB] says the whole family is agreeable and handsome, especially the female part; Norbourne Thompson is still without a ship and living on half pay with \"Lord Bentick \u0026 the promises of great men\"; he [TB] did not see Alfred Thompson who is in Gibralter with the Army; he is a 1st Lieutenant in the Artillery; her sister [ET] sends affections to her and her family; she [ET] was very good to her [AB] son which makes her love her more, if possible; the \"Old City\" Williamsburg very sickly this Fall; Mrs. Andrews and Griffen Peachy have been seriously ill; both are better but not well yet; Jane Cary's mother, sister and brother have gone to Albemarle among their relatives since Jane's death; Wilson is married to Virginia Randolph, a very accomplished lady; they [Wilson and Virginia] are going to live with his grandfather; Sally is betroth[e]d to Mr. Henson, a student of law, very respectable but of slender fortune; Mrs. Andrews and Mrs. Peachy with their daughters greet her and hers as does Charlotte Balfour, Mr. Henderson whose son [Thomas] is well and he is still a widower, Mr. Cocke, the Tazewells, the Skipwiths, the Tuckers and the \"good old Carys, not yet return[e]d from their summer's excursion\"; Mrs. Skipwith writes her husband is so ill she fears she will never reach home; [...?]. 3pp. AL. [letter mutilated, signature missing]","Scope and Contents Thro[ugh] Mr. Mason, a student at William and Mary College, she [AB] heard that George [Whiting] was married to an \"amiable young lady\" of whom she (EW) approved; heard it exhilarated her spirits so that she lost all sickness; hopes that loss may very long be hers; congratulates her; asks her to congratulate the wedding pair for her; \"the Doctor [Robert H. Little], his sweet Rib [Mary (Whiting) Little], and Francis [Whiting]\" all possess her best wishes; [addresses her next remark to RH] intended to reply to his letter introducing Mr. Brown, but was waiting for him to arrive which he hasn't yet; she and her friends made repeated inquires after Mr. Brown to no avail; was worried about not having heard from them knowing she (EW) was in poor health; planned on writing them a long letter when she was taken sick with pleurisy; recovered from her illness and wrote before she had a more serious attack; describes her illness and treatment by bleeding; not allowed to write very much because of her illness; wrote her two letters from Norfolk which she believes never got to her; Monro's [Banister] marriage to Miss P. \"has long since been done away - even after the fixing of the wedding date\"; he is now engaged to another to whom he is sincerely attached; Miss P. Bolling, daughter of Mr. Robert Bolling by his first wife, with the consent of her father and grandmother decided to marry Monro; if they could both dispose happily with their other two sons their hearts would be replete; her family is in perfect health and asks to be remembered to her (EW) family; Admiral Thompson and his family are well although Norbourne is in Ireland as Commander of the Sea Fencibles and Alfred is in Gibralter as a 1st Lieutenant in the Royal Artillery; Uncle [Wilson] Cary recovering from a fall from his horse in which he broke no bones but was \"sadly bruised\"; Mrs. Andrews is in delicate health and seldom well for a whole week, partly from fatigue caused by being \"(Martha like) 'careful and troubled about many things'\"; she [Mrs. Andrews] sends her love as do all their connections and favorite friends; Sally Cary is married to Mr. Henson and has a son named William Henry; Wilson Cary was married to Miss Virginia Randolph at Tuckahoe? has a child named Wilson Miles; Polly Peachy who is married to Mr. Tabb had a premature child this winter and was reduced to death's door but recovered perfectly; Theo[doric]k was instrumental in the recovery and is now fixing her eight miles from Petersburg; her mother and her [?] are well and living at Mr. Peachy Senior's in the house where Mr. Hornsby lived when she (EW) was here; Mrs. Tucker wants her (EW) to visit so they can \"turn out\" and \"set the town to rights\"; she [MT] married her daughter to Mr. Joseph Cabell \"one of the most sensible, best informed men of the age\"; Mr. Cary's Sen[io]r and Jun[io]r (Rebecca and Jane) wish to be retained in her memory and to assure her they would be happy to see her there; Niece Andrews would like to stay at her house; asks her to come; Mrs. Skipwith is at her daughter Corbin's; the Hamiltons, whom she left in March last, wish to be remembered to her; they were pleased by her (EW) remembrances; asks her to kiss the little ones for her; finds Papa thinks her namesake the prettiest because she has black eyes; tells her to tell Papa [KH] that she excuses his being partial to [Frances] Anne Banister; has tacked an \"e\" to her name because it was prettiest, asks them to follow the example; tell Mr. Little that she is pleased that he submits to the government of his \"fat little wife.\" 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Upon returning from Alexandria last Sunday found his letter of the proceeding evening; sorry that his absence prevented him from seeing him; \"As Saturday is always a Holiday with us at the Commencement of Congress\" he frequently visits his friends on that day in Alexadnria; affords him the pleasure to render him services there or elsewhere; asks him to let him know what the business he alluded to in his letter was and he would do it immediately; can do nothing more than speculate on the subject of Peace or war as no official communications have been received from England since the meeting of Congress; prevailing opinion there is that there will be no war; he has his fears; thinks they are apt to believe what they wish; asks to be presented respectfully to Mrs. Whiting and Mrs. Little. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Assures him he felt pride and pleasure with the way he acted with Myers; his conduct evinced sentiments of \"honout\" and humanity; his [Myers] behavior almost indicates \"the moon must have some agency with his intellects\"; discusses an incident in which Myers pulled out his \"bane\" and commanded him [Sommervell] \"to swallow it\"; shame added to the folly by the fact that no witnesses were present; discusses his involvement with a woman who is not named; Mr. Coleman has lately been in that city and has seen a report of the affair in his favor; other news. 4pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Received her letter of August 26 with the four profiles and letter from John for which she is obliged; after returning from Mr. Tabbs at Goshen was attacked with the ague and fever right after two spells of another nature from which she was barely recovered; her \"poor old shatter[e]d carcase\" was so weakened she could not write; has gotten well by removing with Theodorick's [Banister] family to \"a healthy little spot a few miles from Petersburg\"; her \"sweet Grand Daughter\" recover[e]d her lost flesh there [near Peterburg]; Monro [Banister] and his wife and child have left Williamsburg in search of health; the child [MB's son] was a fine large child but has become emaciated probably because the place Williamsburg is unhealthy although he is also teething; certain that Mr. Little will agree that the place is not healthy; sorry that Mr. Little was so sick, but it might have been a \"seasoning\" and hopes he will come there again although he has determined not to; if he (RL) never visits her again she and her family send their good wishes to him wherever he is; concerned that she (EW) has suffered badly with rheumatism this summer; wishes she had the power to relieve her; hers (EW) and Mary's [Little] profiles are not so striking as the two little girls whom she thinks look like thier mother when a child; thankful for the affectionate dispositions of her two little nieces [she is really their great great Aunt]; thanks her for teaching them to know her; sends love and kisses to the girls; George and Lady [Frances Harrison (Horner) Whiting] seem to understand well the text \"increase and multiply\"; saw in Norfolk last year a lady who spoke highly of her (EW) daughter-in-law [FW]; hopes Francis Beverly [Whiting] will be as successful in his pursuits; sends love to her sons; asks her to send her affection to Mary [Little], a \"paragon of industry\" and her Hubby [RH]; the Doctor and his Lady asked her to remember to say they planned on visiting next summer; she plans to visit if her \"infirmities will permit\"; shall exert herself to join them [Doctor, Lady]; fears she flatters herself; Polly Tabb sends her love and Mary, who has one little girl, sets out on Saturday to visit her mother, where she expects to increase her family; her [Mary] husband is expected to return from Ballston Springs where bad health carri[e]d him; [...?]; if their friends in the \"Old City\" knew she was writing would ask to be remembered; plans, if they are all well next month, to accompany her two sons, their wives and grandchildren to the place of her nativity Williamsburg; her friends are all anxious to be acqainted with her daughters [in-law]; from there [AB's family] will return home and she will go to see the Hamiltons in Norfolk probably for the last time as they plan to go to England next spring; Niece A[ndrews] write Charlotte Balfour is sadly affected with gout, with one hand disabled and sometimes she even gets it in the head and stomach; she [CB] looks terrible; this is a specimen of Monro's [Banister] paper; he keeps a good heart and thinks in the winter it will be in more demand. 4pp. ALS. [letter mutilated]","Scope and Contents Would have made an early reply to her last letter but was sick; asks for forgiveness for procrastinating in writing; is in this neighborhood because Theodorick's [Banister] wife, [Signora Tabb] was going to \"increase her family\" and did have a daughter; she [ST] \"looks badly\" which is not surpriding since a few days before her delivery she caught the measles; the infant was full of it and she is glad they both recovered as well as they have; as has her other granddaughter, Marth Peyton [Banister], named after Mr. Giles' first lady; fortunate to have the opportunity of meeting Dr. Graham and Lady, who is very agreeable and ladylike person with most pleasing manners; regrets the measles prevented them [AB and the Grahams] from being together more; finds Mr. Little has found out \"the way for a son without getting advice about it\"; delighted with accounts of his \"beauteous daughters\"; asks her to kiss them for their old Aunt Ban, as the young fry call her; hopes to hear Mary [Little] is happily rid of her present burden and her spirits lifted from the depression caused by the death of her friend and neighbor; heard George [Whiting] has another child; trust Francis [Whiting] will soon have a child; last May Monro [Banister] presented her with another grandson; his (MB) wife and infant are well but he and his eldest son, William Constable, named after his friend and patron, are not well; he (MB) is sick from imprudently going in the River after heating himself and his son [WB] is teething; Theodorick and his wife send greetings; had to \"repair to the toilette for dining at Mr. Giles'\"; Mrs. Tabb expects Mr. Giles to dine with them [the Grahams] who will deliver this letter tomorrow; would like to tell her about relations in Williamsburg and over the Atlantic but woke this morning with \"a light dancing\" before her eyes and a headache; Theo[doric]k advises the disuse of the quill; promises to write shortly; sends love and best wishes; does not want to be taken to task again for not naming her grandchildren; will call her new grandchild Eliza and Sister T[abb] with herself will add to the gratification; Monro's son is named after him. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Wonders if she will remember him since he has not written in so many years; has been chided by his conscience for his silence; having gotten more settled and systematic she will be hearing from him more regularly; will give him pleasure to hear how she is doing, after flirting with young girls and being jilted by a widow he decided to act with a little more generalship; offered his hand to an excellent widow, with a son just twelve months older than his own son; after a short hesitation she accepted; was married last Dec[embe]r; the two little boys get along very well; would like to see her at Elmswood; promises his wife will do everything possible to make her visit agreeable; planned on going to Albemarle during the boys' vacation \"but a little invisible urchin will prevent it\"; he will have to make a quick trip to Albemarle on business; his son is in good health, grows rapidly and is making tolerable progress in his education; Mrs. Andrews is very well and is getting her carriage repaired for a trip to Richmond; does not know whether she [Mrs. Andrews] or Charlotte Balfour intends to turn out; informs her \"that everything wil be quite smart\"; D[octo]r Bracken and his daughter left the \"Old City\" Williamsburg for Frederick by way of the \"Federal City\" [Washington]; thinks Mr. B[racken] has a lady in his eye as he is visiting Frederick two summers successively; his [Mr. Bracken] daughter Sally is married and Julia bespoke and it's not good for a man to be alone; her Uncle [Wilson] Cary and Aunt Cary left town last week for Cary's brook; he [WC] fell while walking in his garden and broke his leg, but recovered enough to set out on his journey; the \"excellent Tuckers\" leave tomorrow; their Cousin Peachy and her boys are well; her [Polly Peachy] daughter Betsey is visiting her sister; sends best wishes to her and her family. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Mr. Thomas Tabb, Theo[doric]k's wife's brother sets out tomorrow to visit his Aunt Whiting and other relatives in her (EW) neighborhood and will stop by if he can; sends best wishes for Mary's [Little] safe delivery; she and her daughter Signora [(Tabb)] B[anister] send love; [Theodorick] has gone to Petersburg or would join them in sending love; her other son and daughter [Monro Banister and Mary Banister] are at Sulphur Springs where Monro and his eldest son are in pursuit of health; heard they [MB and son] are better but not yet well; Mary Banister and younger child are well as are the Hamiltons [in Norfolk] where she plans on going for the winter; plans to stop in Williamsburg on the way to the Hamiltons to see her friends; thinks they [friends] will be returned from their summer excursions; Mrs. Andrews and Charlotte Balfour are in Richmond with Nancy Randolph who has increased her family by her first son; Mr. [Wilson] Cary has not yet gone up the country \"as usual\" [sic] this year as he has been taken up with a vertigo while walking with two or three ladies in the garden; he [WC] fell with his leg under him and broke his leg; he [WC] bore it with patience and fortitude which contributed to the cure; last she heard of he was almost well; Mrs. [Polly] Peachy, since the death of the old gentleman, has taken in a few boarders which enables her to keep a \"good\" house; he [Mr. Peachy, P.P. father-in-law] has left her everything he possessed for life; Mrs. Jenny Cary is at her mother's in Albemarle who is in a precarious state of health; her [JC's mother] daughter Mrs. Newsom is living in King and Queen [County, Virginia], has two sons and a daughter; Miles Cary is to be married this fall to Miss Curl; Wilson and his family are fixed in Fluvanna; Polly Tabb and hers are all well; she is pregnant again; they expect them [the Tabbs] to be there in a few days; she [PT] had a son by her former marriage who is nearly Thomas' [Henderson] age and the two are greatly attached to each other; Thomas has written to her to tell her how happy he is in a good Mama; has not ehard from Titchfield, England; Signora asked her to assure her (EW) that she plans to visit her and that nothing save sickness or death will stop her; asks her to tell Mary [Little] has spread her fame for industry from the sample of linen for her \"Hubbby\" (RL); sends her love to the family; he (RL) must have cut a funny figure in his breeches; asks her to inform her friends, especially Doctor Graham and Lady, that she is in the neighborhood so they won't neglect her; visited Mr. Giles yesterday where all were well. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Hopes Francis [Whiting] told her she could not send a letter to her by him because her old acquaintances and Monro's wife [Mary Banister] provided her with too much company to get the time to write; told him [FW]to give her love to them and tell them she would be writing by Post; arrived there on Saturday the 6th [July] with her grandson Monro [Banister] who was sick; he [MB, Jr.] is better but the \"intense warm weather keeps him very funney\"; tells her to take her time writing letters to her friends and family; Francis [Whiting] relates the particulars of his visit; but for his [FW] kindness she could not have left Norfolk when she did; had incurred for neccessaries a small account as she had expected her sons to come down, which she could not turn her back on unpaid; he [FW] pressed her to quit Norfolk as the sickly season was coming on and offered her the use of his purse; introduced him to the Barrauds and the Kings who were pleased with her (EW) remembrance of them and sent their regards; considers herself a friend of Mrs. H. as she holds her (EW) in great estimation; planned on calling on her (EW) cousin Tunstall when she was in Norfolk last Dec[embe]r as she had promised her [Cousin Tunstall] niece, Catherine Hill, who is boarding with Niece [Polly] Peachy, but much company, rheumatism, and a bad cough made her procrastinate and prevented her from seeing her and introducing her (EW) son [FW] to her; Catherine Hill is very much like her mother who is dead; she [CH] is supported by her brother whose industry keeps them both comfortable; says nothing of relatives and friends because some wrote her by Francis [Whiting] and Mrs. Cocke, the Tuckers, and Mrs. Skipwith send their remembrances; the \"ancient city\" Williamsburg looks melancholy with so many houses shut up; many inhabitants have left for their summer residences; Francis [Whiting] can tell her (EW) about the Hendersons, her [AB] sons and daughters, and \"their young fry\"; wishes to accompany the Doctor and family as far as her (EW) house; thinks she will see the Doctor and family in a week to ask if she can accompany them; Monro [Banister] \"and his Rib\" [Mary Banister] send love to her and her family; if she could see all the confusion she was surrounded with -- females chattering, children squalling and nurses making noises to quiet them -- she would realize she must conclude; apologizes for not providing her with any root or flower seed; was told the fall is the best time for both; is promised some from several people if an opportunity offers for conveying them, Mrs. Bolling said nothing would have prevented her sending them but they were not in season; thanks her for the moss-tippet she sent her which she shall prize for her sake as well as the fact she thinks it very pretty. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Takes the opportunity to write to both of her niees in one letter as Mrs. Tabb is making a mournful trip to Goshen tomorrow; asls to be excused for writing to them both in one letter but Monro [Banister] is on a short visit there and she cannot absent herself long; the bearer \"is intelligent\" so she makes no statement of the family there; takes pleasure in telling her little Monro [Banister] is recovered and Polly [Mary] and Siegnora [Banister] are \"in the family way\"; was told by Monro [Banister] who was just in Goshen that all there were as well as could be expected tho[ugh] Polly Tabb looked badly and there is cause to fear she is likely to add to her distressed family; her [PT] mother wrote that she [PT] wishes a home for herself but it will be impossible to do so without \"a protector\"; she [PT] fears her house cuold not be agreeable as she is necessitated to take boarders; she [PT] is determined to wait the arrival of Mrs. Tabb and abide by her advice; Mrs. Peachy will be home in October; Monro [Banister] was also at Colonel [Wilson] Cary's in Fluvanna on his way home; they [the Carys] were all well but [Colonel Wilson Cary] is in low spirits as the prospect for a crop is very unfavorable and he is in a great deal of debt; she [AB] sympathizes with him [WC]; hopes the family is in perfect health; remarks to Charlotte Balfour that she has always considered her one of her nieces; a letter from Mrs. Hamilton mentioned she had just seen Doctor Balfour and that he and his family were well; sorry to say Mrs. Boush was not well; imagines that Mrs. Letty has complicated her plan and got off to some other state as she has eluded every search; expected to find her in Norfolk; her sons and daughter Siegnora send love; Siegnora [Banister] is determined to visit her (EW) next summer if God spares her, blesses them; Mrs. Tabb has arrived and sends her love to Mrs. Andrews and Charlotte Balfour and would love to see them on their way home; Mr. Whiting has had direction given him and can persuade them the distance from Fredericksburg will be the same as to Richmond. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Concerned to hear they have all suffered from sickness; thinks the accident Doctor Little met with must have been distressing in his weakened state; thanks God her (RL) and Mary are returned to good health and cheerfulness; tell Eliza the old mitts she sent her to Leesburg, Virginia were hardly worth thanks; supposes they were worn out long ago; will write Eliza when her eyes get better and the weather is milder; presently \"can hardly get ink thaw[e]d enough to write\" and is almost and \"ice sickle\" herself; did not get coal [un]til lately and it will not burn so they depend on wood; can only get a scanty supply [of wood] as one of her horses has been lame since her journey to Polly Tabb's of which she gave the Doctor a full detail; situation has almost reconciled her to not having her (EW) down with them that winter, but next [year]; Charlotte Balfour was taken ill after they got down, and continued \"in the most distressed state [un]til lately\"; Doctor Galt considered her state \"bilious\" as Doctor Little had and gave her an emetic; she [CB] has been better ever since; they often talk of the happy time they passed at \"Enfield\"; she, Charlotte Balfour and neighbor Cocke send their love; she [CB] is much distressed by \"the death of her amiable [daughter?] Mrs. Innes which will be lamented by all who knew her\"; was surprised at the account she gave her of Miss Tabb's conduct to cousin Frank but \"if she was capapble of being so fickle it was a fortunate escape for him\"; hopes he [Frank] will consider it a fortunate escape; tell Frank she is upset he didn't visit them as he promised; sees no justice in him in his resenting them because \"a young lady treated him ill\"; hopes he [Frank] will keep his word; hopes Beverly Blair carried up the pins she (EW) went for as he is now in the Company Line; Miss Egglestone undertacks [sic] to dispose of the trimming and for that went up without a lett[e]r from her and the artichoke and lce plant seed; did not get a letter his [BB] father wrote to her informing her of his going until he had already left; had sent the little wheel she had promised counsin Mary [Little] she would have repaired as someone had stolen the brass fly and another piece from it; disappointed that the workman who promised to make another has not done it yet so Mary [Little] cannot use it at the fireside or w[h]en walking about; hopes it will be done by the time the [Dr. Robert and Mary Little] come down in the Spring; tells her (EW) to tell them [the Littles] she will be happy to see them and hopes she (EW) accompanies them; has not heard of B. Blair or his \"sweet wife's\" return; hopes to have good accounts of them [EW, RL, ML] from them; tells her to tell the Doctor she hopes he plans on writing her; thinks it fortunate that John and B. Blair were not in Richm[on]d the night the theatre burned down as they might have been there; her son-in-law Randolph and her daught[e]r Elia were miraculously saved; heard acquaintance Mr. Noel had a narrow escape; their neighbors Mr. and Mrs. Greenhowe and her niece, Mrs. Gerrardine and her son with many of her other acquaintances \"fel lvictim to the devouring flames\"; this has been an eventful period as \"there have been three shackes [sic] of an Earthquake\"; thanks God there has been no damage other than making several people \"very sick at stomach during that time\"; thinks it may have been more calamitous at other places; Cousing [Polly (Cary)] Peachy and Mr. Henderson beg to be remembered to her and cousin Mary [Little]; just heard of the death of Mrs. Fairfax in England; she has by her will [bear?] her to her bro[the]r, her grandson W[ilson] Cary and her niece Peachy; her (EW) neighbor Mrs. Clanahan will regret her good old friend; asks that she and Charlotte Balfour be remembered to her and all her neighbors; asks God to bless her (EW) family; asks her to kiss the children for her. 4pp. ALS.","...[at]tempt to burn Norfolk; her fears were groundless; her good friend Mrs. Andrews wrote to [?] and offered him a part of her house to remove his [?]; he says they are going to continue where they are and depend on providence for their protection; their [?] has taken several prizes on board of whic[h] [?] and esteem[e]d friend Doct[o]r Miller his [?] are staying with them and she received a letter from him in [?] then at sea and had just taken a valuable [?] with the expectation tha[t] [?] return to her in better health; hopes God grants it; their mutual [?] is as usual sometimes sick and sometimes well; at present she's well except for weak eyes which she asks her to say keeps her from writing; she thanks her for the last letter and regrets she has not rec[eive]d the one mentioned in her laster letter; Judge Nelson died last night after a long and tedious illness; he would not let his daughters be informed of his illness so they will be shocked when the messenger is dispatched to call them to the funeral; the rest of her friends are well and unite in regards to her and her family; never saw her Uncle [Wilson] Cary look better than he does at present; Griffin Peachy was doing well; her darling child [Thomas Henderson] is also doing well. 2pp. ALS. [first page missing, mutilated]","Scope and Contents Her letter to Charlotte Balfour reached them as they were leaving; hastens to relieve her \"anxiety\"; suffered in the general panic of Williamsburg when the British landed within four or five miles of them as there was only 50 militia in the place; the students [of the College of William and Mary] all went out and any boy that c[oul]d held a musquet [sic]; feared less for her own safety than for \"the precious live that might be lost\"; dear Thomas H[enderson] was not inactive tho[ugh] only fifteen, he was sent with a cart for bacon for the troops that were expected; dreaded his being taken with his cargo by the enemy; he arrived safe but had to walk eight miles back and since his shoes did not fit him he took them off; he met so many people flying he feared the Town Williamsburg was taken but continued on determined to share the fate of his friends; that even[in]g a large reinforcement of troops arrrived who had marched 36 miles in hot, dry weather; they [the reinforcements] expected to have the enemy to dislodge but thanks God the enemy left with no bloodshed except if the animals [?]; generally now believed they [the enemy] meant only to forage; if the reinforcements had been sent sooner they may have arrived more comfortably and been able to save Hampton, Virginia where the troops fought nobly but were sacrificed by not having reinforcements in time; their friend Major Corbin is still suffering with wounds he rec[eive]d; he [Major Corbin] led their troops and 40 men were seen to level their muskets at him; they [the enemy] shot his horse in the head and him in the thigh and arm; his [Major Corbin] wife knew when the attack began and heard enemy cannon and knew her husband was exposed; she [Mrs. Corbin] had a son in the Chesapeake whom she concluded was killed and another son with Commander Dieuter who wrote he was expecting to engage two British battleships; her [Mrs. Corbin] sons are spared and her husband recovering; asks \"how many hearts are wrung by the missings occasien'd [sic] by this war\"; wishes they [MA and CB] could accept her invitation to visit but as John and her horses are infirm she cannot attempt such a journey; she could not have come that far except Mr. Randolph aided her with a serv[an]t and horses; the Randolphs went on to Powhatan Virginia; the Randolphs are to send down their carriage and horses for Daugh[te]r Eliza [Randolph], her son John, Charlotte and herself to go up next week; she shall stay with them some weeks and then come back to her friends here [Richmond, Virginia] \"[un]til the sickly season is over below\"; only God knows whether she has a habitation to return to; left her property and friends there Williamsburg with great reluctance; Cousin Peachy for her health's sake ought to have gone up the country but was afraid to leave her property; her [counsin Polly Peachy] daugh[te]r Betsey went up with Polly Tabb; her [MA] daugh[te]r Randolph begged her [MA] to assure her and Mary Little of her kind regards; Mrs. Cringan who is in very bad health asks to be remembered to her and her daughter [ML]; hears Dr. Blair, his wife andsons are rejuvinated by her \"upper air - from the mts. [?] they bring you\"; she (EW) must have Cousin F with her and also Dr. Banister and his family; asks her to remember her and Charlotte to them all; assure Doctor Little and Mary [Little] of their esteem for them and their family; wishes she could see them all again; happy that Captain \"Mc\" and his Lady are well; asks her to tell Mrs. \"Mc\" they were delighted with her nephews \"they are both fine fellows\"; hopes the youngest [nephew] who remained [in Williamsburg] during their troubles has gotten safely to friends and \"feels no bad effects from the Exposures he had\"; asks to be remebered to her neighbors and acquaintances and Miss Elizabeth and Mary and Nancy Banny and all the little ones for her; Charlotte intends writing when they get to Mr. Randolph's. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Promised to inform him when he received his orders what ship he was on; the secretary has atached [sic] him to the old Constellation, Captain Campbells; does not expect to sail in less than six weeks but shall be much obliged to him to send his bed cloaths [sic] down to the city [Washington] as soon as possible as he wishes to get on board and choose his birth [sic]; currently stationed in Alexandria on the Leamer where he repaired that morning; as he may conclude he is \"very much engaged\"; asks him to give his love to all family and \"enquiring\" friends. 1p. 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Including Nwscl, \"An Old Battle Ship\", [hand dated March 1891] and the \"Constellation\" and \"Insurgente\". 2pp.","Scope and Contents Although her pen has been siilent he has not been forgotten by his sister; frequently realizes the adage \"delays are dangerous\"; they are inadequate to the tasks assigned by God; if only they could think he \"ordereth all things right, and for our own good\"; he has advantages that others are deprived of; he has a church to go to and should take the opportunity while it is in his power; when she reflects on how often she has been afflicted \"by the awful hand of God\" in the alst two years, she knows it is by his grace alone she is spared for repentence; hopes he is paying great attention to his studies and embracing every opportunity spiritually as well as temporally; supposes he wants to hear something concerning home; thanks God they are all well; Robert is much better in health although little in relation to his hip; all medical aid has proven ineffective so they must trust in God alone; Aunt Mary [Whiting] is very sick, the rest of Uncle F[rancis Whiting] family is well; Uncle G[eorge Whiting] has gone from Lime Hills with his family; they were favored with a visit from Uncle Carlyle [Fairfax Whiting] last week; asks him to give her love to Aunt [Anne] B[anister] when he next sees her and also to Cousin Nat; everyone sends love to him; hopes when their pilgrimage there terminates, they shall be united to all dear to them who have gone before them when their gracious maker calls. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Wishes Mr. Francis B[everly] Whiting much happiness; hopes she and Mrs. [Mary (Whiting)] Little find a daughter and sister worthy of them; is now fixed at the new school and has been fatigued and worried about moving; is tired of moving from one place to another so that nothing short of returning to Virginia could tempt her to start again; Fenton is once more at school; Mary will end her schooling at the end of the year; her daughter Francis is to be a first rate scholar and Lucy kept until she is grown up if they can do so; they are in fair health except for herself; has rheumatism in her head which is so bad sometimes she cannot speak; unlike her (EW) she is in a noisy crowd taking care of a large family and does not have time to rest although she sometimes does so whether it is convenient or not; trying to get her children educated thinking it is the best portion a parent can give; high learning was not in fashion for females as it is now; does not see as a result of increased education \"more amiable manners more polite attentions better wives or mothers better mistresses or neighbors\"; concludes it must be all inward work which never comes out; thinks Mama and Aunt Banister \"as elegant as any of the new times\"; have ahd a most uncommon winter; the plum trees at the beginning of the year were white in bloom but in 20 hours everything that has liquid in it froze and broke; lost 23 jugs of molasses in the meat house; thinks it is horrid climate; they never see a \"healthy sound looking young person\" or an old one; yellow-green complexions are all the fashion; Athens was an exception, she speaks of this place where they are the most dressy extravagant people she ever saw and the worst looking; [?] is as common as homespun in Loudoun [County, Virginia]; was told that 14 miles from there the cold plague has made its appearance; asks Doctor Little to write and let her know what the treatment and symptoms are as she has no idea; asks her to get her brother George to write what Doctor Lacy says in the multiplicity of Council; discusses the selfish world and rise of individualism and how she must stay alive to care for her female children in particular; they have madara bread and plenty to spare as cotton as brought in a lot of money this year; everything is three and four times more than it is in Virginia so that a great deal of money does not go as far as it would there; Mr. Bretton has seen Louisisa and she is sold to a man 14 miles from there; her breeding and manners far above his but she may live inplenty and be well used; he thinks a great deal of her and refused a high price for her; she has not seen her [Louisisa] yet but she sent word she would come to see her; a man sold by Jonathan Carter, formerly owned by Garretson Nelson, came out with Louisisa; he came to see them at Christmas and many an egg and chicken he has bought from him in the old hollow and on the mountain; he told something about all the old neighbors which he believes are tales; ever forgets anyone black or white or thinks anyone does unless they choose to; skes her to let her mother know she heard from her; Mary will write to sister Nancy. 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Is now in Charlestown; witnessed the last of \"poor Clayhill\"; his funeral was preached by Mr. Bryan; William is well; sets out in the morning for Washington; she will find in her cabinet a letter to Calhoun and one from Dr. Triplett to Colonel Beaufort; asks her to forward them on to Washington by the first mail; is not well owing to the late ride last night; will write from Washington and hopes to hear from her by every mail; hopes Francis B[everly] W[hiting] and Mr. Burwell have procured a letter from Gene[ra]l Tucker it will aid him very much; sends love to all; plans to return to Williams tonight. 1p. ALS.","Scope and Contents Arrived safe but fatigued last evening; his foot is still continuing to be very painful he believes owing to some cold he has contacted; in his late excurtian [sic] he is as well as one could expect for one of his age; he is \"gratfull\" for all things as he is sure she will conclude; found William better and all hands well; M[ar]y Castleman presented her husband with a \"fair boy\" the night before he (RL) got home and all is well; saw her today and she is anxious to see her, no doubt to show her son; asks her to come home on Wednesday; says she cannot tell how much he wants to see her; hopes their \"dear Mary is better\"; if her bowels require active medicine, he would with the consent of Dr. W. advise the common magnesia and sulphur; the more active bowels are the more the head is affected; prefers small and repeated bleedings; very little medicine is required if leaches could be procured and applied to the temples; is assured it would give great relief; asks to be pressented affectionately to her; he hopes she is attending to her grandson, poultry, etc.; letter will accompany Mrs. Hs. 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[signature clipped, final pages missing]","Scope and Contents Received her nore concerning wool and sends her a part of what he has on hand having sold all but a few fleeces; kept but a few having much coarse cloth as will serve his people this winter; gald to find that wool is in increasing demand; hopes farmers will be induced to keep a good stock; was hoping to see her at Millwood this spring, but was compelled to go to Berkeley in the stage and the only way to get to her house was thro[ugh] Winchester; the Opickon [Opequon Creek] was too high for several days to cross without risk; crossed at Harper's Ferry on his was down and ran a considerable risk, the river being so high and \"the boat so crazy as to require more than an hour's repair\" before they could venture in her; happy to hear that they are all well; sorry he cannot say the same of his family; Mrs. Little, Henry and Carlyle have been sick and the two first are still very unwell; Sally was nearly killed a few weeks ago by falling thro[ugh] the trap door of the store room which a careless servant had opened behind her without her knowing it; she [Sally] stepped back and fell to the bottom, and how she escaped without being killed no one knows; her head was much cut and she was bruised all over; she is now nearly well of her bruises; asks how Frank's [Francis Whiting] family is; asks when she last heard from George [Whiting]; fears the removal of the Chancery Court will injure him; asks what she thinks of the great folks at Washington; asks \"have not some immortalized themselves [?]\"; asks when Frank goes to the Springs; Aunt Betsey and Mr. Rice are living at Bullskin; hears Mr. Rice has a church at Battletown; supposes she often hears him preach and as he is a Yankee much pleased with him; \"what a pity more Southerns do not study divinity, and marry out Girls instead of those blessed Yankees\"; knows she is partial to them having seen her in the company of one Nash; heard one of his nieces was addressed by one [Yankee]; asks if it's so; hopes if she marries him he is better than they commonly are; wishes to know how Frank's and Robert's crops are; hopes they are not like his, which are as usual very bad; should be sorry if he heard her neighborhood was sickly but hopes Robert [Little] gets a good deal of practice or if not is laboring under hypochondria; tell George when she writes him that he wrote him some time since and cannot account for his receiving no answer; wishes her and all her friends happiness. 4pp. ALS.","Sent him all the information he possessed in answer to his letter of alst November in ragard to the book he [FH] wanted to publish; as he is interested in the subject, would like to know if he received his letter and when he could expect his copy; Judge Windham Robertson published, not long before his death, a book giving the history of his ancestors on his mother's side who was a Bolling and a descendant of Robert Bolling who married Jane Rolfe, the granddaughter of Pocahontas; has the book; hopes to hear from him soon. 1p. ALS.","Scope and Contents They traveled on after leaving her pretty leisurely, the heavy roads not facilitating progress owing to the stage's being very wet and uncomfortable; \"dear little Frederick\" [Horner] had a chill before he got here and was quite ill and extremely cold for a long time; discovered it and began to rub him with hot spirit; wrapped him in hot flannels and his fever came on and was very high; he has had a return each day, a fever last night that went off with perspiration; that morning he had a fever when she saw him first and will not get up; they have given him no medicine which she thinks should be done immediately; Dr. Horner will be at home that evening; supposes he [Dr. Horner] will administer something; Mary [(Little) Horner] took the journey very well and has been incessantly active about her house since she came; she has been very badly also and now pretty tired; the house is fixed and quiet; Mary seems pleased and happy; \"Mr. H[orner] lookes very badly but has missed his chills Bob well\"; Christian Scott is here and send much love with a kiss to Pa; asks if she will send her measuring stockings out of her work \"draw,\" R. Island cotton; Mary wishes her [ML] to take her little Mary's tin cup the largest size and put away - for Robert H. who asked to have it, she [MH] not with many things to remind her of the \"sweet baby\"; if she sees any of her things lying about in the house asks her to put them away; anxious to hear from home, as she left the girls and so many fr[ien]ds sick; asks her to tell Pa his words \"that she stays so little at home\" still sound in her ears; asks what she can do when she must be concerned with the convenience of others; asks her to give her love to all; asks her to tell her sister E[lizabeth] one can send her some of her household conveniences now that she has no further use for them, at present; asks her to give her love to Lucy E.W. and tell her she regrets not seeing her the morning she left; asks where she could have retired to ?; too tired to write any more; sends love to all and asks them to write \"fully\"; heard from Fredericksburg that all are well except for John Blair who has been ill for four weeks; they are worried about him; they think liver complaint; they were then all well at Morven. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Should have written him earlier but expecting his \"face to get well every day\" did not wish to write until he could advice him of the circumstance; can wait no longer; \"tis so nearly well and yet not well\"; has determined to say nothing about it; trusts that in a few days he will be in good health again; they arrived there from Orange Court House in seven days; they got there safely after a dangerous trip; travel[le]d every day from 3 a.m. to 11 p.m. with nine passengers inside and six to eight outside; it was generally rainging; could tell him the story of a Frenchman but will put it off except for his wife's sister from Louisiana \"whose health is yet delicate\"; was reported that morning that cholera made its appearance at Louisville, 30 miles west of them; does not believe it but it might be true; Mr. Talbot, formerly of V[irgini]a, called to say, he rec[eive]d a letter yesterday from Winchester, Virginia saying the cholera is raging in Cha[rle]s Town, Harper's Ferry and Sheperdston; in the former place eight have been attacked and five died, the other three were not expected to live; alarmed by the news asks him to write immediately and let him know if it's true or not; will be miserable until he hears from him on the subject; would say more but wants to get letter out in today's mail; his wife would send love but is in the country and doesn't know he write; she will write in a day or two; asks him not to fail writing immediately; his best love to sister Mary [Little] and all the family, the Croses, Tooley, Campbell, Dr. I., Mr. Vanwyck, etc. 2pp. ALS.","Bill for £40.12.9 sterling to Messieurs James Buchanan \u0026 Co., Merchant, London, England signed by Robert Carter, Virginia on verso, note to pay contents to Mr. Robert Allason or order value in accounts signed by William Allason.","Scope and Contents Good shipped on board the [?] Nancy to William Allason, Merchant, Falmouth, Virginia, by John Robinson Mater for Rappahannock River in Virginia on the proper account and \"Rique\" of Mr. William Allason, Merchant. Including ALS from William Horner, Liverpool, England to \"Sir\" (William Allason, Falmouth, Virginia), October 25, 1773, concerning the means of shipping his goods, the Cambridge having been put ashore going out; feared the other part of his order would be too late going out but as strong westerly winds kept all ships from sailing for two months it did not. 2pp.","Scope and Contents Received his letter by the York which said he [WA] had shipt [sic] four Hund[red]s of tobacco by her to his address and asking to send him gods by his own ship; this would have been punctually compiled had his tobacco come in his ship but as it didn't this letter was put aside; though a Bill of Lo[a]ding for three Hund[red]s of tobacco shipt [sic] by him in the Cambridge there was no letter from him so he did not know what to do; today he found the above-mentioned letter he had put aside; sorry to see the letter so late as his ship was clear[e]d out three days before and the goods could not be got out of the country under a fortnight or three weeks and are not to be had in town or he would have sent them; does not know of any ship bound for Virginia orwould send them; had he written by the Cambridge this would not have happened; apologizes again for forgetting the letter by the York; his three hund[red]s of tobacco are \"of a middling kind\" and will do everything in his power to make the most of them, but the price is \"considerably reduced\" and there is very little demand for it at present; the Glasgow Merch[an]ts have sold to the French 1d 3/4 and they expect it to be the same price there [London], tho[ugh] they haven't bought any lately; as soon as tobacco is sold will render him the sales of them; should be glad of his assistance loading back the Cambridge; assures him of his best endeavor for his interest. 2pp. ALS.","Robert H. 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Correspondents include John Blair (1732-1800), Anne (Blair) Banister and Mary (Blair) Braxton Burwell Prescott. Many of the letters are written by women.","Subjects covered in the collection include the Baron de Botetourt, William Tryon, Martha Washington, dueling, social life and customs, marriage and courtship, medicine, the Richmond theater fire, slavery, War of 1812, the College of William and Mary, and Williamsburg, Virginia.","Blair, Banister, Braxton, Horner, Whiting Papers are available on 1 reel of microfilm in Swem Library's microforms area call number CS71 .B645 B53","Scope and Contents Discusses his daughter's problem of lack of work for her smiths; accepts George Braxton's offer of a smith to work with his [J.B.] fellow, Jacob; discusses financial problems in \"these sad times\"; worries over her ill health; relates that he is rid of \"ague\"; other family news. 1p. AL.","Informs Dr. Pitt that Mr. Hansfords debt of £6.10 will be paid to him by [John Blair, Sr.] out of a bond of J[ohn]n Josiah Chownings which Mr. Hansford gave to [John Blair, Sr.] to satisfy his debt to him [JB, Sr.]; informs Dr. Pitt that J[ohn]n Josiah Chownings has appointed him [JB, Sr.] to pay the debt owed to him {JJC} by the College [of William and Mary] next October, \"if in cash.\" 1p. ALS.","Scope and Contents Explains to her sister the reason for her long silence; informs her that she has been in Hampton, Virginia since \"the first day of the Court\" which \"is now more gay than the Metropolis\"; refers to the Balls and other social events since the Rippon, the Lancester and the Magdelane have been achored in the harbour; related the details of a mock duel that took place between \"Betcy\" Blair and Sally Sweny over Lieut[enant] Sharp from the Rippon; reports that nothing \"a husband excepted\" could bring her more happiness; other family news. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Relates the story of her sister's [?] reaction to a love letter from Mr. L. Tunstall; promises to show him the letter; hopes that all other men who interest in her sister [?] will \"scrape all the skin off their shins\" while stepping over the bench at church; plans to visit in King William on Monday next; presents her love to \"Dicky\" and his \"little women\"; hopes to see him soon. 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Reveals to her sister that Mr. Starke will be sending her (MB) a letter at the end of the week; regrets that she (MB) was not able to be in Eltham where she {MB] saw Sis[te]r Blair and Cousin Burwell; has received a letter from Betsey and Captain Thompson who expected to sail to England in mid July; Mr. Dedington said Betsey and Captain Thompson left Boston a week before himself; Mr. Katon sent his \"platonick\" [sic] love to her [AB]; Billy Sharp and [?] are on a tour of \"Rode\" [sic] Island; Betsey Thompson said she was sick only because of the sea; Governor Tryon, his lady, and Mr. Edwards [the Governor's Secretary] took tea with the family on their way home; his Lordship [Botetourt?] was invited; thinks that Governor's wife is very haughty and \"rules the roost\" in their home; the conversation at tea centered on Lady Tryon's three scalded fingers; Pasteur was called in to cut the burned skin off Lady Tryon's fingers after she and the Governor had arrived at Lord [Botetourt's]; thinks that she should have been in Hampton, Virginia, where she and her Sis[te]r Cary told her the Viper which was commanded by Captain Linsey and first Lieut[enant] Mr. Frederick, a relation of the Duchess of Beaufort, was anchored; looses [sic] opportunity to send letter through Mr. Stark; Mr. Cary's ill health continues; Betsey [Braxton?] liked dancing and surprised her teacher Mr. Fearson with her knowledge of the minuet; Betsey [Braxton?] quarelled with her cousin Jenny [Blair?]; regrets that she is not able to obtain silk for a coat for Miss Dolly, Betsey [Braxton's doll?]; obliged for the care her sister gave her \"duds\" [clothes]; plans to convey shift to her sister through Mrs. Starks; Mrs. Dawson and family spent afternoon and evening yesterday; while singing with the Dawsons, a person with a candle and lantern [Lord Botetourt?] was observed who said \"in a most rapturous voice, charming: charming: proceed for God's sake, or I go home directly\" to which the group responded \"pray walk in my Lord\", he sat down on the step and shared a few \"ha, ha, ha's\"; wishes she could obey her sister's summons; prompts her sister to tell Franky Bourne if she had her just \"desserts\" she would be sent to Major Taliaferro's; if no cotton to be had would wait until next year when Sis[te]r Blair promises some to her [AB] from her crop; exclaims about an awful sound which she is told is an infant; send love to Mrs. Orrel; wishes Mr. Orrel was \"winding\" for her; fears that when Mr. Starke calls of (MB) to play the spinnet \"they will not move with that action spring\" as they did when she [AB] was at \"Newington\"; plans to get the songs as promised and forgot this evening; steeple being built on [Bruton] Church \"as Dicky can tell you\" [probably Richard Randolph}; encourages her sister to ask her company about all the news that could be told in relation to the church; sympathizes with Mrs. Brown \"who must be under great affliction\"; Major Watson's family has arrived; describes Major Watson's elder and younger daughters; requests that her sister send her letters back quickly so she can answer them; relays the message that the cap Miss Hunter had promised to make for Fanny Bayler is not yet finished and she has none ready made but that \"she can make them equal to the English\" and she [AB] will send it as soon as possible\" 10pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Thanks her sister for her last favor; plans to \"swallow a vomit\" because she is sick; remarks that the sickness \"comes very unseasonably\"; has plans to go to Gloucester and would go if she could keep anything in her stomach; she went to York day before yesterday and was not well then; thought seeing Mrs. Lewis and her sister Mary Robinson had cured her, until yesterday convincing her of the contrary; sending Betsey's letter to her (MB); sending Fanny Bayler's cap; related Bettsey is well and sends her duty; love is sent by rest of family. 1p. ALS.","Scope and Contents Meets Mrs. Price who she believes is buying wedding \"geer for his Betsey\"; Mr. Price tells her he is going out of town this evening; plans on going to drink tea at the Attorney's who breakfasted with thefamily that morning; relates that she is well after taking \"two vomits and a purge\" but that she is very delicate after so much \"evacuation\"; says it was worth being sick to have a \"Lord [Botetourt] enquiring after one's health\"; plans on taking Betsey [Braxton?] with her this afternoon. Betsey sends her duty to her (MB) and love to her brother; Mr. Taliaferro is making her (MB) a wooden pair of steps; called on Mr. Graig and Mr. Bucktrout and neither of their works are finished; plans to send her sister's paste pins through Mr. Price; plans to send both cloggs  she promised through Mr. Price if he is not  overloaded by the things he bought from Miss Mrs. Hunter and Pitt; wishes for her company in Hampton; plans with Polly Clayton and T. Burwell to make an excursion thither for a week; asks to be remembered to Mrs. Orell and also to George; asks if Mrs. Robinson has returned; hopes she (MB) is well; encloses her letters that were for Boston to England by Captain Peterson; encourages her sister to write another for there \"are several ships to sail\"; family desire thier love; Sister [in-law Jean] Blair plans to write \"but heaven know whether she will or not.\" 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Happy to hear that she (MB) is well; obeys her command concerning the money and got her (JB) sister Burwell to pay it to Mr. Greenhow; Mr. Greenhow sends compliments to her (MB) and sorry she gave herself the trouble of sending it down \"on purpose, as the letter end of the Court will suit him as well\"; sends cabbage seed, no coliflower [sic] seed; also sends some orange peel which she had imported; assures her that Betsey [Braxton] is no trouble to the family and behaved well the while time Nancy [Anne Blair] was in Hampton; obliged for ther trouble she had taken about the \"Viginia [sic] cloth\" that was woven by Mrs. Lumpkin; cannot pay Mrs. Lumpkin in bonnets or aprons for her services now because she has none to spare as a result of it being \"Association times\" but she can pay her [ML] in money; she (MB) will be recieving her spinning wheel by the first ship; wishes her and \"Dr. Little George\" [George Braxton, Jr.] health and happiness. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents [Signature clipped - letter was readdressed to Mrs. Eliza Whiting] Received hers together with Mrs. B[urwell]'s on his way there; after having perused the \"inclosed\" is sorry to see the manner in which her account was recieved by her, her order on him, on his father was nothing more than to dissapoint him [RB]; the state of his affairs being known to her in order to satisfy the two Mr. R's [Randolph?] for horses her son had purchased from them; mention[e]d to her and promis[e]d to discharge them provided an order to recieve some tob[acc]o due her son; she did this but has not been able to recieve any, one being on Mr. Stith, and the other on Mr. H. Claiborne; his father is situated in the same manner with regard to her husband's [George Braxton] affairs who left \"a pretty estate\" behind to satisfy all demands; sorry to see Mrs. B[urwell] fall on such a method to settle them; wishes he had as much of his [GB] property in his hands as would pay his [RB] acc[ounts] but does not have one shilling of his [GB]; is not indebted to him [GM]; her son is much indebted to his [CB] father; is well assured it does not quit him to advance either the tob[acc]o or the specie.1p. AL.","Scope and Contents Writes by Col[onel] Brooke on the subject of the sale of \"Newington\" to let her know that Mr. Reynolds of York would like to be informed of the terms; tells him that he (JB) would speak to him further about it after he wrote to her; uneasy about the other part of her advertisment; conjectures she might supposs [sic] that late Act of Assembly gave her right to dispose of \"other Traps\" only meaning to give a \"Free simple estate to those who before only had an estate in Tail\"; law operates in favor of George [Braxton, Jr.] who is the \"Tenant in Tail\"; finds by speaking to Col[onel] Brooke that she was aware of \"Defect of Title\" and planned on taking risk on her self; presumes did not consider that the Buyer may make imporvements which in case of recovery make fall hard on her; informs her that if her children die without children the inheritance would fall to their Uncle, Mr. Braxton; fears that this would give her pain if Mr. Braxton published a counter advertisment forbidding the sale; feels that \"she would not take amiss\" his advising George [Braxton] \"to tell Mr. Purdie to leave that part of the advertisement out of his newpaper\"; assures her that if she is \"planning to go on it will be easy to advertise again\"; had hoped his (JB) wife would be with her but \"poor Jeaney\" was afflicted with \"hysterics\"; his cousin Eustace was also not well. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Relates that Mr. Whiting delivered her letter of 23[r]d; feels he cannot conceive of him {MW] any other opinion than she wants him to conceive; he [MW] is of good family and he (JB) has no reason to doubt her conception of him; he relies on the favourable judgement by herself and Betsey [Braxton] his niece on [BB] choice of a [husband]; fears that he will be in Richmond and unable to make the [wedding]; his (JB) daughter[?] is desirous of \"seeing the last act of Betsey's [Braxton] liberty and must be gratified\"; he is pinched by taxes as is she (MB) \"the case of our Country men in general\"; send wife's love to her; sends their \"best wishes\" to their niece [BB]; says Mr. Whiting cannot take dinner with them because he is in a hurry to get to Gloucester; expects another invasion [of the British] daily. 1p. ALS.","Scope and Contents Hopes that she will realize the only reasons he hasn't written were his \"late indisposition and the great hurry of business\"; feels badly that he did not see her \"below\" because he will not be able to see her \"up there\"; does not wish Mr. Whiting to impar [sic] his fortune for a few moments for pleasure which \"will be increased by absence and delay\"; wasdetermined that he could not leave the country until he was of age; hopes his sister will write often during the interim; says that they have ahd a great deal of myrth that winter considering the \"confused Inns, frequents Balls, sometimes gallanting, [sic] often in love\"; relates a few frenchmen from France were attracting the attention of the ladyes [sic]; this confirms his resolution that \"a speedy reformation to the greatest part of the sea is [his] sincear [sic] wish; asks to be remembered to Bart and all his acquaintances; requests that his waiscoats be sent at the first opportunity. 1p. AL. [signature clipped]","Scope and Contents Expresses his grief over the deatg of her son George Braxton who he had not known ill; tries to give her some solace; wishes joy to her, cousin (Elizabeth Braxton) Whiting and her (EW) husband )EW was really JB niece) \"on what must have taken place before now\" (the birth of their daughter Mary Blair Whiting which took place August 30, 1781); hopes she will consider this some retribution for her latest loss; doctor has advised him [?] [missing] who has been in bad health for some time and tomorrow we are all accompanying him to [missing]; relates that his situation is bad in respect to his family and his fortune which is all in the power of the enemy; asks for God's power to bear all appointments as he ought.","Scope and Contents Plans to settle his \"nephew's\" [George Braxton, Jr.] accounts and send the [debts] he will collect next week from Mr. Irving and sundry others to her; fears that because horses have fallen so low in value he would have a hard time selling her two; asks if she would take offense if Dr. Griffin should sell the revision of land she lives on with his part of the negroes; asks if she would part with the land and slaves on what terms; mentions it because he knows a gentleman who would pay a great price; his son thinks it best to return the horse to Mr [Henry] Whiting as he cannot sell him. 2pp. AL [signature clipped].","Scope and Contents Had favorable journey to Williamsburg; relates that she was well received and her \"old acquaintances\" were happy to see her again particularly \"neighbor Cooke, who is cheerful tho never well\"; others who were happy to see her were Mrs. Hay, Mr. Craig, Mr. Charleton and Lady, and Mrs. Hunter; saw Miss Campbell, Mr. Russel's Bride at Church who looked handsomer than before; many weddings have taken place; Miss Holt and Mr. Coleman's (a nephew of Mrs. Tonn's of K.qqh-n[?]) was most excellent, a ball was given to the bride by the gent[le]m[e]n of the wedding; was made unhappy by her (EW) uncle Carter Braxton's persecutions; he demands that she pay off her debt and interest that has accumulated for 18 years; he sent his son Corbin Braxton to her to get an order on the treasury for as much principal as would pay all that the tob[acc]o he will take in interest warrants; offers Dr. Curry £40 which he refuses and so she plans on giving him nothing more; when Dick Randolph rec[eive]d negroes from her he said he had given his bond to Colonel Banister for the whole sum her (EW) brother (George Braxton, Jr.) was to pay for the old horse; was advised to send Wilson Cary an order on Colonel Banister for what he had received in the Hanover Store, which she did; Colonel Banister refused and wrote \"ungenteel\" letter to Wilson; supposes this was the cause for Nancy's (Anne (Blair) Banister) not writing to her; fears that she will be \"drained of all\" if they have their way; Cousin Griffin and other friends and relations would like to see her (EW); great rains and warmth of the season have caused her and Poll to have bad colds; if the swelling in Poll's throat  has not gone down she would have called in Sequery as McClury was not there; thinks of writing to [doctor] McClury but would rather see him; \"poor Billy Nelson must loose his wife soon\" ans his mother is in \"a shocking situation, quite distracted by religious fears\"; has not been \"down\" and does not plan to go unless she [Mrs. Nelson] gets better; attended performance of play at The Capitol put on by the students [of William and Mary]' while there saw Sally Page, her husband, Betsey Nelson \"and the other [Mrs. Nelson] who twisted off\"; received letter from \"Ceeleys\" which she incloses [sic]; cousins and family, who had all been sick, beg their love to her (EW); Poll [Mary Blair Whiting] sends her love to her brothers and duty to her papa and mamma; sends her [MW] love to Aunt Washington and all her cousins at Fairfield; expects \"poor\" Mrs. Drew and her father soon; laments the loss of :so warm a man\" [Mr. Drew?]; begs to be remembered to all her friends particularly Miss Becky; suppoeses she might return early in the Spring; asks her daughter to tell Mr. Whiting \"to visit Bull Run and see if things go on right and direct where wrong\"; hopes Smith \"will be better than his predecesors\"; remains with love to Mr. Wh[iting]g and the little boys; asks if its strange that people think Poll [Mary Blair Whiting] is \"thot [sic] like [her] (EW) and very handsome.\" 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Received two letters of the 30th and the 4th and conferred with Mr Beall on their subject today; Mr. Beall understands from Mr. Griffin that there is only 1200 acres of land and while he does not object to her proposals he fears it might be on the part reserved in which case it would not suit him; Mr. Beall would like to know the ages of the slaves as he plans to get the best prices by selling them as a whole; Mr. Royston who has been at Mr. Beall's house says he does not plan on purchasing unless she would part with the whole; supposes that puts an end to the negotiations unless she decides to sell the whole but suspnd the bargain until she finds another habitation; Mr. Beall is disappointed that there has been no increase amoing the slaves since Mr. Burwell's deed to Dr. Griffin; plans to apply to Mr. Robert Randolph and to Mr Stithto procure from him what they owe; supposed there are debts due to \"poor George\" [Braxton, Jr.]; asks if she has administered on his estate; observes she blames Wilson Cary for the detention of the horse that was supposed to be delivered to Mr. Stith; recollects Wilson may be free from blame--his father used the horse in a trip from Fluvanna to S. Town; Wilson said he told his father he ought not to carry the horse up to the country; says he cannot give her comfort from the source of the public treasury, the Assembly has given no directions about mode of paying certificates, \"treasury not in a position to pay any\"; French Army entirely broke up his plantation during the seige of Yorktown; British had previously plundered his stock of ale to a \"great degree\"; recovered all the negroes he had lost except 2 who died with the enemy and 3 more who got off; any of the negroes whom he recovered at the surrender of York since died of diseases they brought back with them; says his loss was great; hopes they shall not want the necessities of life; says if they can suffer through this year and next though which they will want for those things the plantation used to afford; does not have time to write to niece Whiting before Mr. Royston calls for the letter so sends his love to her and her family; asks his sister to thank his niece for the gift of a pair of stockings; requests that they wish her to dispel melancholy and reconcile herself to the \"events w[hi]ch heaven has approved\"; they are all in good health but \"sickly season is approaching.\" 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Hopes that her sister does not think her regardless or undmindfull [sic] for not expressing her sympathy before now; says it has never been in her power to do so before now; explains that she and Mrs. Drew's sister were sick, so that neither Mrs. Drew nor her [AB] son Lewis told her of the misfortune; explained she learned of the misfortune when Nancy [Mrs. Drew's sister] who believed she knew of the misfortune tried to console her; Mrs. Drew and Nancy made plans to meet in Richmond whereby on Nancy's return she would deliver her [AB] letters of condolence to her (MB) and Betsey [Elizabeth Whiting]; Nancy had a relapse and was unable to fulfill her promise; attempts to console her sister on the death of \"her son\" [George Braxton, Jr. d. 1781?]; transcribes part of a poem by their \"friend\" Mrs. Nicholas about death; advises her to \"come down on monge [sic] your friends\"; asks her to congratulate Betsey (EW) on the increase in her family; says she saw Jack and his family and heard Lewis and his family were expecting an addition to their family; complains that she has not been in good health for some time though she is feeling slightly better. 2pp. AL. [signature clipped]","Scope and Contents Received a letter from Robert Randolph answering his on the \"subject of her demand\"; he (JB) was delayed in Williamsburg so long he suspects his letter did not reach Robert Randolph as soon as he expected; relates that Robert Randolph was not at \"Shirley\" as he had thought but was at Chatham\" \"Mr. Fitzghugh's seat\"; was asked by Robert Randolph to tell her that he paid Carter Braxton, of West Point, the money due for the horse he purchased and got a receipt for it; supposes Mr. Braxton told him [RR] that he [CB] was the proper person to receive the money; asks if the horse was hers or Geroge's [Braxton, Jr.]; advises her that if the horse was George's and she was the person taking out letters of administration she might call on Mr. Randolph or Mr. Braxton for the money; Robert Randolph claims he returned the sword to Mr. Braxton before his death; has heard from home where all are well; complains that he is \"fatigued with business\" which is almost finished; sends his \"best regards\" to Mr. and Mrs. Whiting. 1p. ALS.","Scope and Contents Obliged by Obediah's long stay to send again for the plow plates \"for we shall be ruined for the want of them\"; Obed[iah]'s stay is \"impudent\" if not necessary for getting them \"as a day's loss at this time will be greatly felt\"; fails to see a man who came on Monday and said she (EW) was well but not delivered and that Obed[iah] would be down in six day; calls him a \"saucy wretch\"; asks Mr. Whiting to get them together and send them immediately; says Polly runs ab[ou]t this weather and hopes it will \"be of service to her\"; relates that she (MB) is tolerable and hopes that she will hear she (EW) is [having her child]; prays for her safety; says that if there is any money left Polly [Mary Blair Whiting] wants shoes but that she can wait a little longer. 1p. ALS.","Scope and Contents Receives her letter and is happy to hear her family is doing well; indulges herself with thoughts that she might see her dear \"Betsey\" (EW); feels that it would give all her (EW) friends joy to see her \"down ye country\"; was sorry to hear from her (EW) Aunt Cary [Sarah (Blair) Cary] that her (EW) mother thought herself \"in a bad way\"; hopes a trip \"down ye county\" will make her well with the \"pleasure of meeting with her friends... added to the change of air\"; hopes that she will accompany her mother in her expedition; relates that her (EW) uncle's family was with them a fortnight ago and were well; the girls had altely returned from Petersburg where she was sure they \"made havock among the beauxs\"; she and Polly plan on trying their chance in the fall although she is afraid of losing Polly she would be happy for her; Polly [Cary] sends her love and plans on writing soon; all the family are engaged in packing for their removal to Ceeleys, hopes to go as soon as possible as the family are growing sickly; Aunt has the ague and was just starting to get over it yesterday; she [aunt] and the rest of the family send love; Mr. Wilson's wife and her \"charming little boy\" are on a visit to Mrs. Cary in Goochland; Captain Wilson who spent time with them wishes to be remembered to her (EW); says he recollects the pleasure of her company and would be happy to renew the acquaintance; he has a fine son, \"not in the least like his Momma\"; asks her to tell Mr. Whiting she would like to be acquainted with him as he would with her; asks her to kiss her little ones for her and remember she is and affec[tionate] friend. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Letter is dated July 24, no year. Thanks her for the first of her letters; plans to give the second to Mr. Bowling who has promised to send it to Fluvanna, and this letter to her; sorry to hear of the disagreably jaunt she experienced on her way home; knows her good sense will enable her to bear the inconveniences; thinks the inquisitiveness of the hostess regarding Mr. Barnard P. impertinent; confesses that she, like the hostess, also wishes to know if he is a humble servant of hers?; suspects she has told a story on that \"ocasion\"; thinks she (EW) was excusable in deceiving her [the hostess] as it is not necessary for the curiossity [sic] these people have shown; expects her to be more candid with her; asks how her Mama [Mary (Blair) Braxton Burwell] is doing after the journey?; tells her to tell her (MB) she misses her; sishes to see them both; asks her to give her duty to her mother but not let her see this scrawl, ould have been more worthy of her perusal if the cleverest fellow she (JB) knows was continually calling on her and declaring he would come and bring her down; if she does not come immediately inform she wants her to know that Papa, Mama, and the rest of the family are well. 3pp. AL. [signature clipped]","Scope and Contents Received her sad letteron the 3rd of November while he was doing public business at Richmond; concerned for his niece but hopes her grief will have subsided by now and \"religious reflections given calm to her troubled spirit\"; discusses religion and death; sends his love to \"Betsey\" [Elizabeth (Braxton) Whiting] and hopes that when the weather gets better she \"could take a trip down the country\" to see ther friends which should make her feel better; says he should have answered her letter while in Richmond but he did not have the opportunity; while in Richmond he was shown a receipt by Mr. (Carter) Braxton of Mr. Russell's for money he paid Mrs. Hunter on her account--he said she had disputed the amount; asks if among her receipts which Mrs. Hunter gave her there was one for that sum. 1p. ALS. [signature clipped]","Scope and Contents Mr. Blair (JB) wrote to him some time ago on the subject to which he informed him (JB) he had Mr. Braxton's receipt for the money; had paid money to prevent dispute with the heir of Mr. George Braxton; feels it was a \"fair swap\" he made with Mr. Braxton for the horse he sold and did not know it was the property of Mr. Whiting; plans to inform Mr. Carter Braxton of her letter. 1p. ALS. Including ALS from Mary (Blair) Braxton Burwell to \"Betsey\" [Mrs. Eliza Whiting] response to Robert Randolph's letter. Opened her letter only to see what excuse Mr. Randolph would make; explains he \"paid Mr. Braxton only to stop so much money in his own hands for the land Mr. B. owed him for\"; asks if he \"p[ai]d Mr. C.B. to prevent the heirs of Mr. G.B. and can that be a way to prevent justice; she has a letter of G.B. [George Braxton, Jr.] \"when the swap was made and RR was to give\" her (EW) \"brother a black horse if\" her \"brother liked him\"; if not he [RR] was to pay 45 guineas; says \"shuffling [evasive dealings or conduct] is very much the vogue; sends Lewie off on an errand and told him to take care of the \"olde\" horse; was seen by Mr. Dixon and his sister 13 miles from this place \"riding as fast as he could go\"; plans \"to have him\" for not keeping his promise; says \"Poll\" is well and she mends. 1p.","Scope and Contents Thanks \"Betsey\" (EW) for her letter; happy to hear of the health of her and her children; regrets that she is not able to accept her invitation to visit; asks if she is ever going to visit friends \"down the country\"; sure that all her (EW) friends would be glad to have her visit at their houses; \"thinks a trip of the kind would be of service\" to her; says her (EW) mother (MB) promised to visit the following spring when she was down last, but she had not kapt her word; sure that her mother (MB) would accompany her if she wished to visit; plans on spending time with friends at Battersea by accompanying them back when they come up in the fall; \"Polly has fixed on making Mr. Peachy happy about that time\"; Mr. Peachy probably plans on taking Polly [Cary] to Petersburg where they wil probably spend the winter with his father and mother; his {MP] own estate is in Amelia \"and is a considerable one\"; Polly sends her affectionate love; her (EW) old acquaintance Miss Sally Anderson is with them and sends her health and happiness; her friends at Ceeleys are well and wish her well; asks for her to kiss the little ones for her; sends her love to her mother and Polly [Mary Blair Whiting]. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Received her letter by Mr. Booth and was pleased to hear she and her \"sweet little folks\" were in good health; hopes they stay that way; they are all well and her father, mother, and James send their affection to her and her boys, thinks May Blair will write of herself; Mr. Booth will be accompanied by Mr. Wotherington, whose brother lately married Miss Booth; thinks that if she (EW) sees him she will want to cultivate the acquaintance of a person \"whose merits intitle him to every mark of civility\"; their beautiful Cousin P[olly (Cary) Peachy] has gone to Amelia where she is to reside; her [PP] prospects of happiness are promising; trusts they will prove permanent; Charlotte Balfour accompanies her [PP]; her [CB] lett[e]rs say that Uncle B[alfour] sailed to St. Vincent by advice of his Physicians; hears it is too late to save him; her Aunt Balfour seems unconscious of the calamity that awaits her; hopes Heaven will avert his impending stroke; his son J. B[alfour] married Miss Farley yesterday; thinks it strage the wedding is to be \"Publick \u0026 Gay\"; thinks it might be right and she is too nice in those particulars; there is not the most distant prospect of change in her situation. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Prepared paper to write to her last night but was prevented from doing it as she sat up late with Mr. Willis and Mr. Cocks; apologizes for her (EW) having to send Lewy with the flour again; thinks about sending Obed[iah] up with the \"tumbril\" but decided to wait until the water subsided; \"Polly\" [Mary Blair Whiting] is anxious to see her (EW) and her brothers; advises her to use flannel and rub her injured hand; tells her (EW) her (MB) complaints have not left her; was directed by Dr. Graham to use doses of rhubarb and a sherbet made up of cream of tartar; asked Mr. Willis to ask her ro give \"Polly\" enough leather for a pair of everyday shoes; has problems paying off her (MB) debts because she has no cash; discusses debt of, and effect on her of old Snickers; was told by Norton he is not obliged to pay until August; \"Polly\" is fond of the book Lady Montague; asks that she send the bath guide for Doct[o]r Graham who has been sick at his mother's and needs something to read; visited Doct[o]r Graham one morning; asks if Mrs. Peachy and her daughters are well; writes to sister Banister (Anne (Blair) Banister) who was treated so niggardly in the Colo[nel's] will; wishes to hear if she [AB] stands to the will; hears that she [AB] is going to live \"in the place of her nativity\"; asks how poor Mrs. Booth is, and hopes better; hopes all her acquaintances are in good health after the long winter; asks to be remembered \"to the family of Fairfield\" [the Washingtons]; sorry that she is unlucky in her requests; discusses \"old Lymus\" and the care of the peas; plans to send the lillie; rode out that morning and met Mr. and Mrs. Graham who was not feeling well; asked her to visit after she returned from the Smiths; thought Mr. Graham would not come so she and \"Polly\" dined alone; Mrs. Graham thanks her (EW) for the trees and plans to send her Persinn Jessamine; she (MB) tried to get some pease [sic] from Mrs. Graham but she had none; people of Dumfries import [peas] every year but she has no money to buy them; cannot comply with her request as she has no money; begs her \"not to form too high an idea of her daughters improvement under an old woman in a sequestered place\"; Polly joins in best affections to her (EW) and her brothers. 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Sends her affection and says that she had written lately by Mrs. McClurg; suprised that letters from herself and \"Polly\" Peachy never reached her; relates those letters contained the accounts of \"Polly's\" delivery of two daughters, Elizabeth Griffin and Sarah Blair after their two grandmothers; their [EG, SB] husbands along with her [CB] and Jenny Blair acted as sponsors; complains she spent last summer in Norfolk and has experienced ill health since her return; warns her to be cautious \"what kind of talk you write with\" since her letter had been opened; glad that she is in an \"agreeable\" neighborhood where the attentions she receives must be gratifying; would wish her \"down country\" but does not want to take her away from her friends; was visited by Mr. Peachy, \"Polly\" [Peachy] and their little ones; describes \"Betsey\" [Elizabeth Griffin Peach] and \"Sally\" [Sarah Blair Peachy]; relates that \"Polly\" [Peachy] is pregnant; is sorry to have to tell her that Aunt Cary [Sara (Blair) Cary] has been sick all fall and she fears is very ill; writes to Mamma by Mrs. McClurg whom she sends her love to if there; asks her to express her tender regards to her (EW) children; sends love of family particularly \"Betsey\" Cary; relates Aunt Banister (Anne (Blair) Banister) has just left; supposes she has heard of her Uncle Blair's [John Blair] appointment. 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Thanks her for her favors by Mr. Booth and Mrs. Wormley; hopes that by disposing of her (EW) land and negroes she and her family will be able to visit the place of her nativity; plans on taking up house around Christmas and hopes that she and her mother [Mary (Blair) Braxton Burwell] will visit her; disappointed that she and her mother did not come down this summer; thinking of ways to try to get her (MB) down; relates her boys are well and have both become Collegians; send their love to her (EW) and their cousins; Aunt Cary [Sarah (Blair) Cary] is visiting and sends her love; she (SC) hopes to be excused from writing as Mr. Booth, who is going to deliver the letter, is coming in an hour; Uncle Blair [John Blair] and his sons are well but his wife [Jean (Balfour) Blair] is greatly afflicted with cholic; sister Cary [Sarah (Blair) Cary] is not able to raise her turkeys and make money from their sale; relates that in a letter from Aunt Thompson [Elizabeth (Blair) Thompson] that her youngest daughter had died with the \"chincough\", Helen and Alfred also had it and Captain Thompson was just getting over it; she [ET] begs to be remembered to you and yours; relates that \"Battersea\" and the Mills are leased for five years and £1000 p[e]r an[nu]m which will enable the executors to pay off the debts of \"Battersea\" and the Mills, which must be sold when Robert Banister comes of age; thinks that with the thirds of these and two other plantations she should be able to live comfortably in this cheap place; asks her to say something to the boys of her love for them; hopes they are both recovered. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Decides to write to her sister as she has just been informed that Mr. Booth will deliver it; thanks her for her last letter; saw Mr. Fairfax and asked if she was well and when he was planning on leaving town; he replied in the next stage; laments her sister declining to come \"down the country\" since her finances are so low she will not be able to comply with her promise unless her sister decides to come down; hopes she will think about it and come; did not realize it was near 12 o'clock, when Mr. Booth will call for the letter, until the boys came home from college; begs her sister to refer to her niece's letter which was \"more full\"; send love from Sister Cary [Sarah (Blair) Cary], Sister Blair [Jean (Balfour) Blair], and \"Polly\", her sons and herself; thinks that in short stages she (MB) would be able to make the journey down \"and being in as good society\" might improve her health; flatters herself that if she is paid regularly she will be able to furnish a \"carriage and Pair\" which will allow her to visit her friends with \"more ease and less expense than the stage\"; remarks that \"Betset\" was informed that Mrs. B[ooth] is on her way, hopes she will be able to read the letter. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Reminds her of their friendship; thanks her for her letter; glad that she and her family are well and hopes they stay well; Mr. Peachy moved his family from \"Amelia\" to his new purchase along the James River; stayed two months in Petersburg and arrived here the 2nd of November; doesn't think she (EW) would be pleased with all the \"water prospects\" although there is a convenience in the two ferrys which go to Williamsburg or Ceeleys; has been packed and waiting to leave but cannot because the river is frozen; discusses \"Sally\" [Sarah Blair Peachy] and [Elizabeth Griffin Peachy]; relates that \"Polly's\" [Peachy] nose \"begins to be in great danger -- a word to the wise you understand me...\"; mortified that she will not be able to visit; asks what has become of the \"fascinating Doctor\"; fears that she (EW) wil never visit because the Doctor will make life in the country so pleasant; meets Mr. Wormley, his Lady, and Mr. Starke in Petersburg; asks if Miss Mercer lives in her neighborhood; thinks Miss Mercer lives with Mrs. James Wormley; pities Miss Mercer's situation; her Williamsburg friends were all well except \"Jemmy\" Blair who is in a decline; Doctors said only hope for \"Jemmy\" was to go to West Indies; fears that his (JB) father will not let him go because of his fondness for him; the \"good couple at Ceeleys\" were well; replies that she knows nothing of Captain Nelson except that he is not married yet; asks her to send her regards to her Mamma [Mary (Blair) Braxton Burwell]; plans to write her (MB) when she gets back to Williamsburg; blesses her friend and hopes it showers down to her and her family. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Thanks her for her letter; discusses her (SC) health; says she does not look upon \"great riches as necessary to constitute happiness\" but \"a cheerful disposition and a contented mind\"; supposes that she has rented her land and negroes which will leave her free to visit; will be pleased to see her and her children at \"Ceeleys\"; thinks thair family will be reduced as Cap[tai]n Nelson has written to Mr. Cary that he wishes to take Cary to King William [County] where he says there is a good tutor; thinks it necessary that Cary go as she thought Cap[tai]n Nelson had forgotten he had a son; says he [CN] makes excuses for not coming and writing; laments that he [CN] has forgotten her daughter \"Sally\" so completely that he neglects her son; heard that she (EW) was well; worries about her daughter \"Polly\" [Peachy] who is \"breeding so fast\"; plans to visit her in May if she is able; says her \"Betsey\" is in Williamsburg where she thinks she is improving; she (EW) will see from her mother's [Mary (Blair) Braxton Burwell] letter that her (SC) brother's family [John Blair' s family] is in an unhappy situation. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Found the roads for 5 or 6 miles above her house so bad that she rode with the windows down for \"fear of a tilt\"; was sore for a week after; met Colonel Triplett [?] and her (MB) neighbors at little River; they think purchasing the revision of the land was a fortunate bargain; Colonel Triplett [?] planned on going to Richmond in 12 days and said he would do her business so she deferred writing to Mr. Norton; Colonel didn't call; fears she is \"disapointed [sic] of the scheme of sell[in]g\"; doesn't know what to do as her crop of corn is only half what it was last year; feels that if she doesn't make something to live on this year she is going to have to try something or somewhere else as she cannot \"go on sinking\"; \"Polly\" [Mary Blair Whiting] is at Mr. Lacey's who \"thinks she mends in her writing\"; she [MW] is anxious to send her (EW) a let[te]r by Christmas; hopes the boys are well; asks what became of George's eruption; asks for her love to be given to the boys; hopes they will not get \"any disorder\" that will prevent their coming to see them [MB, MW]; if she has no objection she (MB) is going to hire out Lucinda to Dawson who is anxious to have her, she (MB) will make up to her (EW) what she thinks she will hire for; Lucinda is to \"go up\" at Christmas to see her children; Lucinda must return the day before hiring so she'll know what to do; she (MB) is sick, has a bad cold, sore thoat, is not clear of fever and her eyes are very weak; hopes her neighbors Mrs. Wormley and Miss Stark are well; asks to have her compliments presented there and at Fairfield; will not be seeing \"Polly\" until Saturday; she [MW] did the cap very quick and Mrs. Owden has it on; asks if she heard the \"Mayor was united to lovely Nelly?\" 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Explains that a perusal of the enclosed letter [missing] will explain his motives for writing it; encloses it to her as it is the surest way of its getting to her \"Mama's\" (MB) own hands; asks her to send it by some safe opportunity; doesn't know whether his advice will be taken; but if not feels grateful of having done what he thinks of as an act of friendship \"without any possible hope of self interest\". 1p. AL. [signature clipped]","Scope and Contents [?] detained her servant a day; feels she will excuse him when she finds Mr. and Mrs. Whiting and Mrs. Brown expressed friendship to her and the hope to have her for a \"nearer neighbour\" [sic] while dining with them yesterday; explains that htey are not kept at home by bad roads and weather but by some necesssaries; if the necessaries arrive when expected they will set out this week; has no particular news or offerings to his grandson's; asks her to assure them that in him they will find a friend; since writing and coming to breakfast he found her Mama [Mary (Blair) Braxton Burwell Prescott] was indisposed with \"a fit of cholic\", like the one she had when she was there; she [MP] recovered and ate dinner but did not feel well enough to write; she [MP] askes him to send her blessings to her and the children with thanks for her (EW) l[ette]r and presents; he heard [Mary Blair Whiting] had commenced writinf to her mother; she [MW] \"is well and danced a few Reels at Mrs. Skinkers, the day of Miss Polly's wedding.\"","Scope and Contents Being alone and tires with geography decides to amuse herself by writing to her; geography is interesting and improving but too much reading \"confuses the idea, and nums [sic] the brain\"; supposes Christmas was dull due to the finess of the weather, without a dance through the neighborhood; it is not too late for a deep snow to be productive of several dances; Mr. W. Stuart and Betsey Tolliafer are \"to tie the nuptial kurt next month\"; although this was a sudden and unexpected thing among his [WS] acquaintances, he threatened all summer to \"stumble on a wife by spring\"; he [WS] is building a fine house with \"great rapidity\" and as soon as it is completed they will have a week's dancing in it; thinks she (EW) might go to the dance unless she has changed her situation by next Christmas; thinks Mr. Foot, another of their beaus, would lie to marry his cousin Miss Bankade of King George [County, Virginia]; was told Miss Bankade is a pretty girl with a fine fortune; he [Mr. Foot] has the wishes of his acquaintances to succeed if he pays his addresses as they expect; Mr. Lee and family moved to their new house on the hill; their family and the Effingham girls paid a formal visit to the Lees yesterday and were pleased with their neighbor; she is agreeable and free from pride as she [Miss Alexander] could wish; they were happy to find Doct[o]r Alexander at home, sitting by a comfortable fireside; not easy o express how happy she was upon seeing her esteem[e]d brother; sorry that he did not cal lon Mr. Prescott on his way down particularly as she (EW) intended to visit at the time; he would have been happy to attend her (EW) as it is disagreeable to travel alone; her family is well although her father has been so unwell as to confine himself to his bed. 3pp. AL. [signature clipped]","Scope and Contents Enclosed the papers [missing] she selected for Mr. Lee and his use for her defense in a suit brought against her by Mr. [Carter] Braxton; hopes they will be sufficient \"in the settling of the business\"; wishes to see him as writing give her trouble because her \"sight fails\"; supposes he will attend the Court at Dumfries [County]; begs him to see them and if possible says she will meet him unless he \"should be coming up to this neighborhood\"; Mr. Prescott is not at home; sends her repects to his lady and hopes she will be visit[in]g her Aunt soon, that they may \"participate in that pleasure also.\" 1p. AL. [signature clipped]","Scope and Contents Letter is dated October 6, no year. If he had time he w[oul]d abuse him by the hour for not coming here before this time altho[ugh] he (RL) knew it w[oul]d be conducive to his health \"to breathe some of the pure air of Danby\"; Cousin Little returned last night from Bath perfectly well; he [Cousin Little] left Colonel Hood at Mr. Wiley's and they are expecting him and his equipage every minute; they are both in good health; Cousin Sally is busy mending some cloth or she w[oul]d write to him (RL); she [Sally] requests he call at Mrs. Live's for some handkerchiefs she promised to buy for her; she also asks that he see if there are any letters at the post office for any of the family; asks that he call at Sexsmith's for a p[ai]r of shoes he had to mend for him and send them by the bearer; sends hims best love and compliments to all enquiring friends; his (RL) commission has arrived. 2pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Received hers and Mr. Prescott's letters three days ago by Doctor Galt who picked them up in Gloucester C[?] house; she was found attending their mutual friend Doctor Graham who has been extremely ill with a \"violent, billious fever\"; he (Dr. Graham) arrived there, early in May by water from Philadelphia, stayed a week with them and went on to see his sister Wiatt where he stayed too long; the third of July he had an attack of the ague and fever; on the fourth he was well enough to attend Chapel and hear the young orator declame; that evening he went to a ball given by the ladies and the following day he had another attack of the agues; describes Doctor Graham's illness and how it is different from the common kind of agues; he (Dr. Graham) first became ill at the Raleigh Tavern where he had gone after the ball because he didn't want to disturb the family up there; he was intending to come up in the morning but was attacked too early and remained at the Tavern until the following Tuesday morning; Mrs. Maupin's time was so taken up that she could not nurse him herself; alarmed he asked her Dr. Uncle if he could borrow his carriage so she could bring Dr. Graham up where she could take care of him; he assented and Dr. Graham has been attended by Doctors Barraud and Galt; thinks he is out of danger but as her Uncle does not leave untilnext Thursday she will wait to send this letter so he [MP] will be able to inform his [Doctor Graham] relatives how he is; has endeavored in some measure to show him she has not forgotten his great goodness to herself and her husband by caring for him; as soon as Doctor Graham is completely recovered he will take the stage to Dumfires; he wants to be remembered to his \"Enfield\" friends; plans to write for him to his mother; is having a great deal of company so cannot write separately to Mr. Prescott; Mr. Braxton S[enio]r is in town and call[e]d to see them that morning. but as they had company, made no mention of Obediah; supposes Mr. P[rescott] will have to come down and join her weak voice to [?] him [Carter Braxton, Sr.]; believes Charlotte Balfour and the other girls are to write for themselves; hears a demand for the ink so hastes to conclude; sends love to Mr. P[rescott] and Nancy; Polly's [Mary Blair Whiting] hands are so bad by the \"Muskquetoes\" that she begs her to tell her she will write by Doctor G[raham] and hopes a l[ette]r she sent last week will convince her how much she loves her and Grand Pappa; she [MW] asks to be remembered to Nancy. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Relates that she was given great pleasure by Doctor Graham's arrival last Friday Week to Bull Run and sent forw[ar]d his pacquets [sic]; he came here Monday Even[in]g and found Miss S. Brooke with her [MP]; Doctor Graham went to Mr. Tyler's to see [?] his Dulcenia yesterday; hopes Doctor Graham who is thin and grave will recover; her d[ea]r Jenny's happiness is upper most and hopes it will be permanent with the \"man of her choice\"; the Doctor dropped a hint that \"a house was fitting up for Jenny\"; comments that she [Jenny] amused them \"ab[ou]t his making a figure at the Red House on a Sabbath day\"; Mr. Clayton has been down to Alexandria, called there, and took his daughter's \"up with him to Mr. Holker's\"; he disappointed Mrs. Hannah and fears he will disappoint her (EW); her (EW) last letter \"had a speedy conveyance\" by H. Alexander who brought them the sad news that her (EW) sister Washington had died of a \"bilious Cholic\"; Mrs. Boother died of cholic at Bath \"sson after she got there\"; Colonel Alexander came up and brought George to see them; he [George] and Frank are well, but in \"want of hatts [sic]\"; George failed to get any at Smith's store; he [George] told her Mrs. Alexander said to bring warm clothes with him because it would be cold next month; he says he only has a winter waist coat; plans to write to Mr. Clayton who says he's getting cloth for the boys; says one of her (EW) letters arrived lately but the one about Mr. B. Carter Braxton must be lost; they were told not to expect \"Mad[a]m Polly\" [Mary Blair Whiting] until the weddings were over; concern[e]d at \"Polly's\" not going on with her \"musick\" [sic]; when her [MW] birthday arrives she shall drink her health; saw the \"inclosed advertizement [sic]\" in the Alexandria paper which she [MP] sent by Mr. Clayton to make enquiries [sic] as to the price, but it was sold; Doctor Stewart bou[gh]t if for one of the Muss Custise for £120 a sum she would have been loathe to give; pleads with [Polly] to borrow her Mamma's (EW) \"humberella\" [sic] and exert herself in doing what will induce them to get her a good instrument; sorry to hear from her [MW] mother that she hates writing and does not mind her mother's admonitions; begs that she [MP] does not hear these things of her again; George claims her [EW?] promise of guinea and a half as he has gotten through \"grammer [sic]\"; Colonel Alexander does not expect to keep Murdock another year; Nancy Mac is much better although she has lost her son; Mrs. Whiting is well again and the \"neighborhood is recovered its usual Healthy State\"; Mr. Baylor lost his daughter Courtney with a \"putrid sore throat\"; Mrs. Betton is taken ill; her [MP] brother got overset in his carriage six mile on the other side of Dumfries, broke the top of his carriage, had a cut on his forehead, bruised his temple and had a headache and \"small stupor\" for a while; Doctor told her that he [John Blair] had written him from Philadelphia and was well; thinks that by the house \"got and ready\" he must have known about Jenny's intentions before he left for Williamsburg; hopes to get Lewis Whiting, who is at Snow Hill, to carry her letters down; wrote to Mr. Page about the spinnet; thinks it will be ok for \"Polly' to practice on; bids her farewell since she is almost blind; asks to be remembered to her friends; plans to write tomorrow to some of them if not sent for by Mrs. Betton whom she promised to attend to on the \"unexpected oceasion [sic]\"; blesses them and wishes them good health. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Informs her dear Betsey (EW) that accounts of Mrs. Booth's death are false; she (MB) has been riding out tho it is s[ai]d that her life is despair[e]d of, this may be false also\"; has been mainly at Mr. Whitings since last Wednesday, as the horses were sent home \"and could not bee spared from the plough\"; the horses were brought to her yesterday and she took the opportunity of dining with Nancy Mac, who is recovering her spirits after the loss of her son; she [NM] asked to be remembered to her (EW); S. Brooke promises to write to Jenny; Mr. Lewis Whiting is there but expects to go down in a few days; saw Doct[o]r Graham who \"recovers his flesh and good looks very fast\"; Mr. P. promises to write to her; slept poorly last night and is not fit for writing today; planned to write to her sister and Mary and Charlotte but she will postpone it as she is \"totally unhinged\"; she is preserving peaches; Mrs. Betton keeps up yet but \"think she cannot do so long\"; asks her to tell \"Polly\" [Mary Blair Whiting] she drank to her health on her birthday and hopes she will enjoy many of them; begs love to all her friends; under the sense of \"gratitude for their late favors\"; asks that every blessing attend her (EW); relates \"a little after 12 o'clock now for M.H. and Jenny's happy moments.\" 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Mr. Lewis Whiting will inform her about her mother's [Mary (Blair) Prescott] health; obliged to wirte at the last hour as he has been very busy visiting and being visited; writes from a friend's house, Mr. Beton, whose wife has just had a baby; acknowledges the large packet of eltters they recieved from \"female correspondents\" by Dr. Graham; asks her to tell the other nurses that thanks to them Dr. Graham is in perfect health; does not think he will be able to meet her at Richmond; does not think it will be much use \"to accomodate the business between us, and your Uncle\" [Carter Braxton]; knows he has sent once to Richmond for the serva[n]t and finds it a reluctant business as he does not want to take the chance of being \"duped\" again by the gent[leman] who detains him; needs to seek information from her; sipposes she has heard the unsettled account between her Uncle, Mama, and herself are reffered to Major Peers and Mr. Lacy; must make them [Major Peers and Mr. Lacy] acquainted with the claims in best manner possible; advises her to put claims in writing or they will have to wait her coming; will attempt to get a receipt from Mr. [Robert] Randolph; regrets that Miss Mary's musical pursuits are suspended; relates her mother [Mary (Blair) Prescott] has written a letter to procure an instrument from Mr. Page; plans to help get a good instrument when their young scholar [Mary Blair Whiting] shows some progress; knows no news except reports of Dr. Sheldon and her cousin Neddy's matrimonial pursuits, \"one to Miss love\", the others adding a family link, \"Carter to Carter\"; asks her to tell Lady Jane how much she has gratified her Aunt [MP] and him by the course she is steering and the way she communicates it to Enfield; wishes Mary [Whiting] would do the same; relates he fell from a horse but the damage was only \"skin deep\"; obliged for frequent invitations to her home; says that no opportunity for her mother [MP] to go to Williamsb[ur]g will be lost; hopes that when she [MP] goes there she will still be in good health; Colonel Alexander and her (EW) son George have visited them; George looks as he should; he is going in a few days to see Fras. [?] and expects the company of both to see Mrs. Alexander and Fam[il]y; asks to be especially remembered to all the ladies; asks them and her to keep an eye on Lady Jane; trusts they will all profit from it; when they hear the \"why and wherefore\" from Fred[eric]k she shall know without delay. 3pp. AL.","Scope and Contents Hopes she has recovered her health; concerned about the loss to her mama [Mary (Blair) Prescott] and herself of Mr. Prescott; hopes to hear she (EW), her mama, \"Polly\" [Mary Blair Whiting] and her sons are doing well; heard that her mamma's deed [prenuptual contract] was never recorded; fears \"disagreable consequences may ensue\"; will be glad to hear her fears are unfounded; claims the promis she (EW) made by eay of her sister Bannister to write; will be glad to hear she got home with no difficulty and the mountain air restored her health; she (SC) has been suffering for the past 3 months from small pox, mumps and whooping cough; \"Betsey\" [Cary] was innoculated for small pox and thinking \"herself secure she went imprudently among the negroes\"; discusses \"Betsey's\" illness with small pox and her (SC) ministrations; she [Betsey] has recovered slowly but she (SC) thinks she will get well, though she has an ungly cough; she (SC) sends love to her, \"Polly\" [MW] and her sons; asks her to tell \"Polly\" [MW] she hopes to retain a place in her memory; asks her to excuse \"this blotted scrol [sic]\" as her eyes are weak. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Her letter came on return from \"Ceeleys\" [Elizabeth County, Virginia] where all were well; feels uneasy about her enquiry which seems to say Mr. Prescott's creditors who depend for satisfaction on her estate; regrets that the deed of trust made before her marriage was never recorded; discusses the legal aspects of the claims made by Mr. Prescott's creditors and whether her estate can be protected; asks for the extent of their claims; the 29th of October Jenny [(Blair)] Henderson was delivered of a son \"who was born into a better world\" [died] 3 weeks later; his sister Banister [Anne (Blair) Banister] has been sick for the past few days; he has not heard from her [AB] today because it's snowy; \"Betty\" Cary's wedding clothes are \"implying all hands\"; expects to get a summons to \"Ceeleys\" [Elizabeth County] as soon as they [the Carys] get home; hopes they have all goten rid of their colds; he has just \"taken a very bad one\"; sends love to the boys [sons of EW]; to save her the expense of postage he has waited for a privated opportunity; Mr. Darby is to go to Philadelphia and will he hopes deliver it at the post-office in Dumfries. 1p. ALS.","Scope and Contents Requested information from her in his last letter as to the extent of Mr. Prescott's debts; thinks that \"altho Colonel Burwell's marriage conract might protect the property you had antecedent to that event\", the property he \"devised\" to her would be exposed to the claims of Mr. Prescott's creditors; the deed executed between him [Mr. Prescott] and her [MP], and her trustees should have been recorded in the time prescribed by law; since that was not done she will not be able to parry her creditors; thinks that since those who were supposed to record the deed are friends she might not want to hold them liable for not doing it; his daughters are unwell; Mary [Blair] was \"hysterical\" although he hopes she is getting better; he and \"Jenny\" [Jane (Blair) Henderson] were sent for to take leave of her (MB); \"Jenny\" is beginning to be sick with fevers \"without any ague\"; he has had almost continual cholics although he is eating more than is good for him; Sister Banister [Anne (Blair) Banister] is welll; she [AB] parted with her son Monro who sailed Tuesday for N(EW) York where Mr. Constable will educate him at his own expense; \"little Robert's\" father is sending him to Scotland to be under the care of some relations, in the meantime, while at sea, a friend of Dr. Wilson's will care for him; recieved a letter from Sister Thompson [Elizabeth (Blair) Thompson] 3 or 4 months ago which said she and the Admiral were not well; the rise in the price of necessaries exhausts their [the Thompson's] income and they are thinking of moving to a cheaper country; sends love to \"Betsey\" Eliza (Braxton) Whiting, \"Polly\" [Mary Blair Whiting] and her (EW) sons; his daughter Henderson [Jane (Blair)] sends her love to her Aunt [MP] and her cousins. 1p. ALS","Scope and Contents Recieved her \"favor\" of Jan[aur]t 16th some days ago and postponed an answer [...?] \"the information requested\"; all that he recollects of Mr. Norton's affair is that he saw and approved of the deed; \"upon expressing the approbation in writing\" Mr. Blair \"he supposes saw the mon[e]y\"; satisfied that the deed was forwarded to Mr. Prescott; recollects giving him directions \"respecting the mode of proving it as to get it recorded\"; will continue his search; if he can be enabled to give further information he will do so; the suit a [?] of hers and Mrs. P[rescott] will engage his attention and warmest exertions; asks to be presented respectfully to Mrs. P[rescott]; plans to write and forward a copy of the bill to her mother [Mary Prescott] as soon as he gets one. 2pp. AL. [signature clipped]","Scope and Contents Received the letter she honored him with writing; encloses a copy of Gills Bill [missing] which is this moment received; asks her to get some \"professional Gentleman\" to draw her answer; asks her to send the answer together with the copy enclosed as soon as possible; reassures her she can rely on his best exertions being used for her interest. 1p. AL [signature clipped]","Scope and Contents Returned from a \"melancholy\" visit with the unfortunate Mrs. Hubard \"who to add to all her woes\" had her house consumed by fire\"; her [MH] furniture \"was saved from flames but broken to pieces\"; Fanny [Hubard] was to be married to Mr. Sinclair but she is ill at Mrs. Hunt's; thier clothes were either stolen or burnt so that the inhabitants have collected 600 dollars for their relief and the ladies are to give them \"necessary apparel\"; indebted to her sister for writing; sister Cary's [Sarah (Blair) Cary] feet and ankles are swollen which makes tem \"apprehensive of dropsy\"; should not have gone down [to Ceeleys] as Miss Sally Anderson did not but could not think what to do with Mrs. Plinckard and her daughter who are with her [AB] for another month; Sally Anderson promises to try and give her her opinion [of Sarah Cary] so that she can pass on the information; Mr. Tucker has postponed his journey til day after tomorrow when \"this must away\"; Sister Thompson's [Elizabeth (Blair) Thompson] latest account says she was ill and went to Bath England but did not benefit from it; she [ET] says cost of living [in England] is so high that they had to \"put down many superfluities\"; she [AB] thinks one superfluity they should continue is wine; Mrs. Tazewell has had unfavorable account of her son William who has had 2 or 3 operations; he [WT] would have died but Mrs. Field took him in and did all that she could for his reliefl; refers her to B[etsey] Whiting's letter for \"occuraences from hence\"; Mrs. Hunt is shortly to marry Capt[ai]n Baron; her [AB] son Theo[doric]k [Banister] sends his love and best wishes. 3pp. ALS. Including ALS from Anne B[anister] to [Mary (Blair) Prescott], News about Sister Cary [Sarah (Blair) Cary]. Received a letter from Miss Sally [Anderson] from \"Ceeleys\" [Elizabeth County, Virginia] which says that Dr. Griffin is convinced Sis[te]r Cary (SC) has dropsy; discusses symptoms of her (SC) dropsy and the effect of Dr. Griffin's prescription; she (SC) presents her affection to her [MP], \"Betsey\" Eliza (Braxton) Whiting and her (EW) children; Miss Sally [Anderson] says her (SC) \"appetite and spirit are mending\"; plans to go down [\"Celleys\"] soon; Mr. Cary received a letter from Capt[ai]n Thompson which said his daughter Sarah was going to be married to a \"very genteel young gentleman\", with a \"genteel fortune\" who is in the Army; Norbourne [Thompson?] is again in command of a sloop of War \"which Lord Spencer says is to lead the way to a higher preferment\"; \"Polly\" Peachy and family are well; she [PP] is recovered and was visiting her parents [the Carys] looking better than before her illness; must write B. Fairfax who she heard has had a violent \"attack of Rhumatism.\" 2pp.","Scope and Contents Endeavoring to get a road opened between this place and John Anderson's in Culpeper County and by his mill seat which will shorten the distance about three miles; discusses details of road; does not wish to take legal steps about road without consulting him; hopes he will have no objections so that it will take place \"as soon as the Bridge is done at the mouth of Carter's run.\" 1p. ALS. Including a map drawn by William Horner of the proposed road. 1p.","Scope and Contents Grateful for the confidence she reposes in him in respect to the instruction of her two sons; the character she gives them is not the result of partiality; he has heard \"favourable\" opinions of them by others; happy to have them in his care; her wishes will be respectfully attended to; too busy to give her an answer to her kind invitation; \"acknowledges the receipt of twenty dollars\" through her son; as he keeps books, will give her credit for same; has no stamped papers \"in this moment\". 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Witnessed the death of her (EW) Aunt Cary [Sarah (Blair) Cary]; she was seized about two weeks ago with a violent \"pleuricy\"; discusses the details of her (SC) illness; asks her to excuse the incoherence of her melancholy letter; daughter Peachy [Polly Peachy], sister Banister [Anne (Blair) Banister] and Sally Anderson were with her when she died; \"she (SC) retain[e]d her senses at the last, and prayed for all her friends\"; leaves it to her prudence whether it should be communicated to her mother [Mary Prescott]; asks her to write and tell her how her mother does. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Discusses the death of Sarah (Blair) Cary and Mr. Bracken's eulogy of her; her burial at Rich Neck; her (SC) husband's [Wilson Cary] reaction to her death; wishes she could comfort her (EW) and her [AB] sister [Mary (Blair) Prescott]; will not be able to visit them until she journeys this summer with Wilson Cary who is going to see his daughter Fairfax; asks if the neighbors assist her; hopes that thay do for their sakes because they may end up in the same situation; thinks Mr. Whiting, \"or any who kill meats\" wou[l]d spare his feet for jellies; sure that if she makes her wants known to them [her neighbors] \"will not fail to send often\"; asks her to make her [AB] sister [Mary Prescott] sensible of her \"tenderest sympathy and sincere love\"; rarely writes but does not love her less; Mary Andrews and Charlotte Balfour have written; received letters from Titchfield [Southhampton, England] poor Mary T. whose situation and her (EW) Mary's [Blair Whiting] are exactly alike -- \"except she grieves herself sick\"; concerned for her friends [EW, MP, MW] at \"Enfield\"; she [ET] greets them with love and asks to be informed of them; has been away from Williamsburg since early Jan[uar]y; from letters learned that Mary [(Blair)] A[ndrews] was not well and Jenny N. has a bad cough for which she does nothing; her [JN] son Tho[ma]s Hamilton \"is a lovely babe\" and the delight of his grandfather who with the rest of their connections are well; her [AB] son Theo[doric]k's trips to the \"Northard\" was good for his health and good looks; he [TB] just started the study of Physick; her [AB] son Monro is at Princeton College where he is liked by Masters and fellow students; he (MB) inquired after her (EW) and her family; Jenny Cary had been preparing to settle in Williamsburg prior to the death of her [AB] sister (SC), Mr. Cary will now settle there also; she has to look for another house and move so she can go up country; Polly Peachy who went home about a fortnight ago desired that she send her (EW) her [PP] love; her [PP] youngest child is the heartiest she ever had; Cousin Andrews wrote to her [AB] and requested news of her (EW); finds the account of her sons pleasing; asks her to accept her sincere love for herself and her children; asks her to tell \"Polly\" [Mary Blair Whiting] she regrets \"Dame Fortune deals so scantily by those, whose merits deserves her bounty's\"; hopes the object of her [MW] wishes will be hers; [verbatim transcription of Mr. Bracken's eulogy of Sarah (Blair) Cary]; asks her to write and let her know how they are; thinks it is possible that she (EW) could visit and leave \"Polly\" [MW] to attend her [MP]; hopes God will enable her to \"go thro[ugh] the fatigue\" of her \"benevolent undertaking\" without injury to herself; hopes he [God] will spare her to her children and her friends; Jenny Cary insists on her adding that she should have written but her mother (SC) usually wrote the letter for the family. 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Received her niece's letter by special messenger; she and her (EW) uncle [Wilson Cary] unite in thanks for her proof of affection and desire to see them; unable to commit themselves [AB, WC] to a definite time to visit her; she and her (EW) friends applaud her devotion to her \"afflicted parent\" [MP]; the Father [God] will not fail her in his rewards; if she had a carriage she would have planned to visit her sooner and longer; the Colonel [Wilson Cary] is grateful for her attention and sends his best wishes but concluded that he was unable to name the specific date they would be down to visit; if she (EW) was not so unlucky in her horses she [AB] would have gone and stayed with her and had Mr. C[ary] call for her; dined at \"Fairfield\" last Wednesday where she saw Mrs. Herbert who won her over by her high commendations of her (EW) and \"Polly\" [Mary Blair Whiting]; they [the Herberts] are to be there [Shannon Hill] on next Monday when she shall fix with the \"good Dowager Lady Washington\", who has promised to take her, the time of going to Capt[ai]n Byrds; the attention from that quarter [Mrs. Washington] has \"exceeded\" her expectation; plans on taking advantage of seeing as many old acquaintances as possible since she cannot see her; yesterday she and Mr. Cary made themselves sick by eating ice-creams, water-melons and plums at Mr. Baylors; is so sick she must \"repair to the pillow\"; apologizes for detaining man Ceasor; Betsey F. shed tears at some parts of her (EW) letter; she [BF] sends her love ro her and her children; she [BF] hopes she will be able to come with them but \"is not certain what effect her rhetoric may have with her Lord\"; was agreeably surprised by \"Betsey\" F.'s desire to come with them; Mr. Cary got her to choose a fashionable straw bonnet in Richmond, Virginia for \"Polly\" [MW]; hopes Ceasor can bring it to her [MW] but if not it will wait until she brings it; the hair must be \"drest\" [sic] to make it becoming; thinks along with B. Fairfax that her [AB] sister [MP] should be acquainted with the death of her Sister Cary [Sarah Cary] prior to Mr. Cary's coming there; afraid she will discover the truth through Mr. Cary's dress or demeanor; feels her [MP] senses are \"too much blunted\" for the death to make any impression on her; asks her (EW) to express her, Mr. Cary's and Betsey F.'s affection to her [AB] sister [MP]; \"Polly\" [MW] and her (EW) boys have a claim on her affection; has not heard from her own boys since she left the old city Williamsburg; expects Monro [Banister] to be in Virginia in Oct[obe]r; Theo[doric]k [Bainster] will then be settled in Rich[mond], Virginia in Chriegnan and Adams' Shop; in a year or two he [TB] goes to Scotland and after finishing there will visit his friends at Titchfield [Southhampton, England]; doesn't know whether she will live to see it; left Dr. Barraud in wretched health; he [DB] along with Mr. and Mrs. Tucker were preparing to set out for Augusta Springs [Augusta County, Virginia]; the Bishop also intended to go there; Mrs. Dunbar who also plans to go to Augusta Springs ought to vary her scene; she [Mrs. Dunbar] seems to feel the loss of her Daughter Tucker more now; was charged by the circle of acquaintances \"from that quarter\" to give affectionate remembrances to her (EW); asks to know if a letter from her brother [John Blair] was enjoyable or painful to her (EW) mother [MP]; wrote a few lines to her because Mrs. Washington thought she would be able to send a letter but was disappointed; met two Miss Whitings, her (EW) sisters at Mrs. Washington's and paid them particular attention; they [the Whitings] do not even visit her (EW) Bro[the]r Frank [Whiting?] who is close by; Betsey [Whiting] regrets this; hears that \"Polly\" plans on getting married; sends her blessing. 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents \"Arrived on the 10th day of this large city a perfect stranger\"; did not have a \"tittle\" but his cares were taken care of by the kind attentions of a family; welfare of his \"Enfield\" [Prince William County, Virginia] are predominant in his breast; stimulous added to his exertions by the fact that he will see his friends in the Spring; grateful acknowledgement of her last letter; answers that he did not go and see Capt[ain] Rutherford's father because he did not want to wound an old gentleman \"whose heart was already too deeply lacerated with the conduct of a bad son\"; assured she will not blame him for his conduct towards the family; discusses his classes; his professors, Doctor Woodhouse and Dr. Rush; does not have much time to himself but occaisionally goes to the theatre; wishes his friends at \"Enfield\" could partake of its amusement; has taken lodgings with the family of a good old lady who has half a dozen daughters the youngest of which is 30; they [the old lady and her daughters] reminds him of the \"Vicker\" [sic] of Wakefield's family \"for they are eternally making up and ripping old gause [sic]\"; must write to his friends; asks her to write soon; hopes health and happiness attend her; sends respectful compliments to Mrs. Lacey and all her other neighbors with whom he is acquainted. 3pp. ALS. [signature partially clipped]","Scope and Contents Was delivered of a letter by her son, who is also his friend, George [Whiting]; sorry to inform her that the rumor that he was unwell for three weeks was true; was very ill for two weeks past having \"caught cold with the mumps\"; Colonel Parker sent him to this place with his carriage; has now recovered \"accept being very much debilitated\"; gives him pain to hear of Mamma's [Mary Prescott] situation; hopes she will be relieved of her troubles in a few days; unhappy for his d[ea]r Mary [Blair Whiting]; astonished that the pain in her [MW] jaw baffles the \"deep skill\" of his friend Lacy; has observed her complaining of her fingers getting tired and must do the same; expects to see her in eight or ten days at the farthest; wishes happiness attend her and hher family. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Does not have time to answer her last letter as fully as he intended; when he was last at \"Enfi[el]d\" a certain gloom appeared to hover round which he could not account for in any other way but his having the Blue [Thew?] which was fully confirmed by her last letter to him; that he caused them one pleasing moment has been productive on many serious reflections; is she had known his motive she would not have blamed him; had no idea of continuing until this time in the Army but it has improved his medical knowledge; is more determined to resign and see her about Chris[tmas] in the character of a student of Physick; his Capt[ain] has been absent for three or four weeks and he has command of the Company; he finds this position diagreeable as he is out all hours of the night and sometimes all night which he finds bad for his health; there are a number of strangers there at present; the Third [?] Reg[imen]t has arrived from Mary[lan]d and half of the first Reg[imen]t of Artillery; some of the officers are very agreeable and some the reverse; would be in vain for him to attempt descriptions of the place at present; if she has seen Mr. Jefferson's ideas they are elegant; in his next letter he will try to give a description of the place and its natives; is writing from a cold tent with nothing between him and the Heavens except little canvas which he hopes will give him excuse for the scrawl; hopes she will not be so cruel as to keep her word and not write to him while he is at camp; asks her to take compassion on a poor being and write to the care of Henry Peyton, Winchester, Virginia; if her mother [Mary Prescott] can remember him asks her to mention him to her and his dear friends. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents To tell him she is offended with him is needless since he doesn't care about her and doesn't love her; this is the third letter she has wirtten to him and has not gotten one back from his Lordship; calls him Lieutenant Chintze and says he doesn't love \"Crab Sally\" now; hates one Betsey Coonrod who is in town; he must love her as she loves him \"next to ...\"; thanks him for Mairs and Betsey's last letter; Bet[sey] tells her she wrote by last weeks mail; asks him to enquire about that letter for her as she suspects the post office kept it for its own private picking; asks him to get it and send it to her; says she will probably pay the postage of all the letters from Betsey; that is Whiting's proposition \"as it will save sharp skins which he finds scarce article at Denby\"; Whiting is one of the most industrious souls that ever lived; he [RHL] ought to come up and take pattern; he says at this moment she is longing to see him; asks him to come. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Asks why her niece is so long silent; asks if her letters might be \"mis-carried\"; write her and Betsey F[airfax] and Mrs. Ambler by Mr. Carter Harrison; received Mrs. Ambler's reply, so believes the letters reached their destination; has been with her friend Mrs. Lyons for almost two months, but is \"just on the wing for Richmond\" Virginia; plans to go from there to Petersburg Virginia and Mr. Peachy's; expects Polly [Peachy] will accompany her to the old city Williamsburg; plans to see Monro [Banister] who she hopes will not again be disappointed in visiting Virg[ini]a; visited yesterday at Mrs. Page's (Colonel William Nelson's daughter Sally Cary) where she learned Mr. Charles Page, her husband, was to set out tomorrow for \"the Ridge\"; although this is her last day there decided to take the opportunity to let her know that a fortnight ago Jenny Henderson added another son to her family; she [JH] is poorly harrased by a bad coughwhich she has had for awhile; if the letter she expects to meet in Rich[mon]d does not have a better account of her [JH], she will take the stage directly to Williamsburg; the rest of the relatives are well; certain that if other family members knew she was writing they would unite in wishing her and her children \"tender and affectionate remembrances\"; Mrs. Lyons and R. Dawson desire to be presented to her (EW) with their sincere regards; must scratch up a few lines to B[etsey] F[airfax]; asks to hear from her; would like her to say when it will be possible to come \"down the country\" 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents She and Mary [Blair Whiting] surprised by the arrival of \"favorite Henry's arrival\" there with l[ette]rs for their \"D[ea]r RObert\" and indulgences that he and all their friends are well; asks him to make her congratulations to his sister and her \"better half\" on the pleasing event; suspects she would have been more gratified if it had been a daughter; asks him why he didn't make an apology for her to her old friend Mr. Throckmorton for her not visiting him; would have gone from Mrs. Aris's to visit him [Mr. Throckmorton] if she had known her road from Fairfield was washed out; would have gone to see him [Mr. Throckmorton] from his son and daughter where she was visiting but she was indisposed; told his [Mr. Throckmorton] son Mordica to tell him why she could not visit; if she ever lives to cross this ridge again she will make ample reparation to him and several others; he [Mr. Throckmorton] was mistaken in thinking she went to see all but him; Farva and the boys left before Henry's arrivval; Farva was so affected at leaving he cried; remarks what a wor[l]d it would be if all humans were like him [Farva]; she and Mary [Blair Whiting] have been very lonely since he, the boys and Farva have been gone; discusses Billy Marlow's extreme illness; sent for D[octo]r Lacey who pronounced him [BM] \"highly inflamitory\"; thinks at her \"time of life\" it is natural to feel melancholy and not be able to account for it; her soul sympathizes with Mrs. Magill whose son died, she [Mrs. Magill] would be happy \"if it wou[l]d please heaven to bless them with children\"; thinks children give their parents a lot of worry and anxiety; asks him to make his respects to both Mr. and Mrs. Magill, D[ocot]r Mackey and Lady - with \"Polly\"; asks him to tell her Aunt she will always be happy to see her or any of his other connections; asks him to tell his cousin she looks forward to seeing her next month; Henry says he will b back next week; Mary [Blair Whiting] intends to write to him (RL); Henry promises to come down with him (RL) and Mary; brings painful recollection when she remembers it will ahsten their [RL, MW] departures from them; Dr. Lacey thinks it probable Rush wou[l]d come to the Federal City as he [DL] did not suppose he (RL) would \"relinquish his offices in the Mint\"; if so it would shorten his (RL) journey; will offer her prayers up for his safety; hopes her letters will not fill him with \"enuis\"; his letter to George shall be sent by the first opp[ortunit]y; tells him to ask Mr. G. Taylor, if he sees him if he has been or intends to be in Harrison C[i]ty, and Green Briar and entreat him to see into by l[ette]r or some other way that the taxes are settled in time to save the lands; if she loses them [the lands] \"the fat will be all in the fire to remind him\" [Mr. G. Taylor] ; they are patented in Roger Prescott's name by Whitecroft to him; Masfield never answered her letter. 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Received letters from family and an hour ago sealed one to his mother; he (RL) will be glad that [Theodorick] Banister is nearly well and will be with them next week; he [Banister] now walks with a crutch after experiencing a summer of misery and wishing for death; must have been distressing for his [Banister] mother, whose spirits must now be revived; Doctor thinks he [Banister] is out of danger; the account given of him [Banister] to all of his friends must have been distressing; thinks William will take his horse at what was their bargain; he [GW] is sorry he [William] has been so cheated in him; whatever he (RL) does about the business he [GW] will be satisfied with; tells him to take care of his colt; \"do what will make a darner deep it fat this winter\"; lets him \"know whats for a tail Camelia \u0026 Tennius carries\"; supposes Billy has got him [the colt] in new order by now and sold him; rejoices to hear all their friends are well in Winchester; hopes they are well in Trenton; does not have time to write to Mary [Blair Whiting] but plans on writing her tomorrow; doesn't think Williamsburg agrees with his health; has not been well since arriving and presently has a bad cold and fever; has not been to lecture [at College of William \u0026 Mary] for two days but reads in his room night and day; as soon as well will attend the College [of William \u0026 Mary]; is much pleased with rules and modes of proceedings; on Monday and Wednesday evenings attends Mr. Madison's lectures on moral philosophy and on Friday his natural lecture; the rest of the week Mr. Andrew's lectures on Mathematics; spends spare time on history; is now reading \"Bolline\" must stop to write a composition on \"Innate Ideas\" asks him to give his love to all his friends in Winchester as well as in the neighborhood \"particularly to the \"Sun Beam of Beauty\"; will be \"acarn'd\" \"Polly\" if they do not have \"Oysters for dinner as big as your hand.\" 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents She will be surprised to hear from him at this late date; asks for her indulgence for the above as well as the long silence; hopes the partiality that has predominated in his favor will leaf her to condmn his errors in the spirit of mildness; has been anxiously expecting to hear from his friends for some weeks in order to give her the information she needs in respect to sending his horse to meet him; pleasure is denied him which accounts for the late date of his letter; has not heard from his friends since January and thinks thay have forgotten him; this is enough to destroy the capacity for study or reflection; is almost out of patience and hopes \"that sweet little cherub\" bid him be silent and informs him he will be rewarded for his unhappy moments which are blessings in diguise; she has expressed a wish for a better description of the Philadelphia Medical Society; the numbers are composed of the most respectable physicians in the Union; Dr. Rush is their president and all of their professors are members; his dissertation was uniformly approved of; has acquired enough \"poseelavity\" [?] to have Dr. Conrad elected a member; will give her a full account of seeing her at the \"delectable old mansion\"; he is patronized by Dr. Boyce, an old classmate of his Master's while in Europe; he [Dr. Boyce] is a physician to the Bettering House where he [RHL] attneds three times a week, and sees the prescriptions of upwards of two hundred patients; he [RHL] also attends the hospital and is determined to let no opportunity pass unnoticed where he can acquire the least information in the line of his profession; believes he shall return by way of the city of Washington and can get a horse of his uncle's perhaps the last of the month; he will return good for evil and write to his amiable friend Mary B[lair] W[hiting]. 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Received her favor of the 8th instant by her Overseer Mr. Leech together with a bank note for one hundred dollars for which he has given him a receipt; enclosed copies of Mr. Prescott's, now her account, on which he is owed 5 pounds ten shillings which he wishes her to remit to him as soon as she can; has also enclosed the goldsmith's bill for the \"lockett\" by which she will see it cost eighteen shillings more than she sent for it; thinks the balance of the \"segars\" was three dollars which she is also charged for; she will find that Bennet and Wath's account, after deducing returned articles is £34.6.6 1/2, including the \"pins and paper\", which is less than she thought; his daughter \"Peggy\" was married the 31st of Decem[ber] to Mr. Thom[a]s Fairfax; she [PF] along with Herbert and Nancy send their compliments to her and Mrs. Whiting; gives him pleasure to hear that Mr. Fran[ci]s Whiting has at last been rewarded by Mrs. T. Washington for his long and constant attachment; wishes them every happiness. 1p. ALS.","Scope and Contents Wrote his friend about a fortnight ago by Mr. J.H. Peyton and having heard of Mr. Brent's leaving town tomorrow hastens to write her again; confesses his head is not in the \"fittest mode for writing\"; the Peacheys, Carys and BAnisters dined to day at Mr. Andrew's; Charlotte Balfour also \"made one of the party\"; he had unfortunately made other plans with gentleman \"where the sparkling glass circulated too freely\" and dissipated all his ideas; trusts her other correspondents will make up for his deficiency; sends her the glad tidings of Theo[dorick] Banister's recovery; he [TB] is again able to join their family parties altho[ugh] still an invalid; if he [TB] can be restrained he might get perfectly well, but he is a Banister in temper and constitution; Munro Banister just left Will[iams]burg for Princeton to graduate; he (MB) had been sent for to see his brother [TB] possibly for hte last time; he (MB) is \"in the just sense of the word, a sweet youth\"; the Tuckers left yesterday for Winchester; Mr. P. Basset and Dr. Barroud's sweet daughter were of the party; Mr. James Preston and his spouse [lately the accomplished Miss Nancy Taylor] were to travel with them [the Tuckers] as far as Richmond; suposses Mrs. [Anne (Blair)] Banister or his sister will give her the news of the city; has only to offer her and sweet Mary [Blair Whiting] his congratulations on her hymenial prospects; Charlotte Balfour has told him one thousand things to say but his mind is treacherous and he cannot recollect them and is unfit to do her comp[li]m[en]ts justice; tell George [Whiting] and Francis [Whiting] he longs to shake them by the hand; appropos to George they shall have a little more money in the fund for him soon; hopes to receive soon money from Prentis and Col[onel] and she is entitiled to her mother's and brother's share which will be about $120; his \"darling Thomas is well.\" 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Takes up his pen with reluctance to write about the unexpected insanity of his brother; on his arrival in Charlestown found him in chains an dthinks his situation demanded it; he [RL brother] is pleased and exults his chains; he [RL brother] is in one of Uncle Hite's houses in Charlestown -- very private and with a good attendant; he [RL brother] is allowed only to see his particular friends which he (RL) thinks should not happen until the disease \"takes a change\"; his brother has lost 140 ounces of blood in two days which has had some happy effects as he is much calmer; the physicians think that love is the cause of his situation; his brother would dwell forever on ther frame of Mrs. P. Fairfax and wishes him to purchase her from Tom; he [RL brother] was in Baltimore in this situation and nearly killed two men running his horse thro[ugh] the streets under the whip\"; his good sister , \"Pniou\" leaves him [RL brother]; his parents know nothing of his brother's confinement; beleives his brother's disease can be cured by physicians like all others; has written to Dr. Rush explaining the disease, cause, etc.; visits his brother tomorrow accompanied by Dr. Conrad; his visit will be short as the physicians think his presence injures rather than alleviates; cannot help indulging his brother; is not very well and plans to spend next week at Bath; Unle Peyton's family set out yesterday; he did not see them [the Peytons]; supposes she has heard the news of Miss Drew's death; sympathizes with Miss Drew's parents; send love to Mary [Blair Whiting]; his sister is well, and Louis sends his love. 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents \"Ceasor sets out in the morning for Winchester -- to attend you highness and my Dear Peggy to our casstle\" [sic]; expects him to tea on Sunday; Mamma [Eliza Whiting] says if Mr. Peyton and Mary do not come she will scold everyone that comes near her; \"that among there [sic] cants and there [sic] words she is very much mortified\"; if his sister McGuire knew how much her happiness would have added to her happiness on that day she would have come; tells him to give her and her mother's (EW) tenderest affection to his sister McGuire; it is dark so she bids him Adieu. 1p. ALS.","Scope and Contents Letter is dated is March 29, no year. Is at Brown's Hotel, Washington; dines with Colonel Momar yesterday; there is at this time 30 to 40 applicants; cannot say what chance he stands, there was a number before him; asks her if she can procure a horse for their contemplated trip; left Betsey in deep affliction on Friday mo[rning]; Will is well and all friends; will see her in a few days; Colonel Muras is very ill therefore he has lost a valuable friends in that business; sends love to all. 1p. ALS.","Scope and Contents Regrets parting with her (EW) \"sweet son\" [George Whiting] who is leaveing Williamsburg; agrees he should quit college \"at least for a time\"; the conduct of some of the students [at the College of William \u0026 Mary] have surpassed anything ever heard of; leaves George who from necessity among them to tell her of \"their wicked and sacrilegious proceedings\"; is told the visitors meet today and doesn't know what their deliberation will be; hopes it will be something \"that in future secure the College from the odium the late unpresidented [sic] behaviour [sic] of the students must have cast upon it\"; glad her son [GW] \"is among the number of those who see their conduct in its proper light\"; thinks the news of Polly Peachy's loss has reached \"Enfield\"; fears that her situation will require all the fortitude she is possessed of; believes her [PP] father-in-law is one of \"the best men\" and will do everything he can to \"soften the rigour [sic] of the situation\"; she [CB] has not been to visit her [PP] since her husband's death; she [PP] and her father-in-law are to write to the family until her husband's affairs are settled; would be elated to have so dear a friend [PP] living near her if her own residence in Williamsburg were permanent; has kept her promise to her dying friend [Jenny Henderson] to care for her son Thomas; does not want to be separated from Thomas for whom she feels a mother's fondness; has been told that his [Thomas] father [Rev. James Henderson] has been paying his addresses to Miss Macon since last Aug[us]t and she has repeatedly rejected him; he [JH] has never mentioned his affairs to her so that she does not know if the reports are true; prays for his [JH] happiness, hopes he would treat her with more confidence; had promised Jenny to continue there Williamsburg until Mr. H[enderson] was married; hopes he [Thomas] may meet a good mother-in-law [stepmother]; if she witnesses any unkindness to Thomas by a new stepmother -- the idea makes her shuddder; thinks she ought to apologize for dwelling on the subject; her [CB] brother is settling himself and his family up in Norfolk, Virginia having just arrived from Philadelphia Pennsylvania with his wife, son and daughter, all in perfect health; fears a change from a northern climate for htem may not be favourable \"particularly as Norfolk is known to be so fatal to children\"; has been asked by her brother is she would like to live with his family and says she will if she leaves her current habitation; plans to visit her brother when he is settled; as all her friends will probably write will only take the time to ask her opinion of her (EW) Uncle [Wilson] Cary's marriage?; fears Wilson's [Cary] poor children will be sufferers; sometimes old men do strange things; asked to be remembered to \"Polly\" [Mary Blair Whiting] and Dr. Little tho[ugh] she \"has not the pleasure of his acquaintance\"; supposes Frank [Francis Whiting] is at school and sends her love to him; her little \"darlin'\" [Thomas] sends a kiss to cousing Whiting. 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Letter is dated February 22, no year. Gratification experienced upon receiving her letter was only exceeded by memories of the few happy days they spent together; hopes she will be able to return the attentions she received from her and Dr. [Robert H.] and [Mary] Little; sorry to hear that she has been indisposed but is sure that since spring is coming she will regain her usual health; if it is in her power she will accept her kind invitation; received her cotton two days ago and will attend to it with pleasure; sent for the weaver directly but could not prevail her to take it until she had it wound which she will set about tomorrow; the weaver thinks ther is enough cotton to warp 50 yards or it will 12 pounds of cord she (EW) has sent; tells her to send what cord she has ready and she will have the balance spun for her; does not think it will take as much cord as the weaver says or it would be unecessary to have more spun than will be wanted; asks her not to says it is giving her too much trouble \"for among friends these trifles should be thought nothing of\"; she has an excellent spinner who has little or nothing to do; her \"good man\" is not at home or she is sure she would have a message from him; asks her to tell Dr. Little she longs to make them acquainted as she is sure they would like each other; for the past six weeks she has been in a continual round of dissipation; balls, routs and squeezes are the names given to the parties which she thinks very improper as they deserve more stupid names; 40 or 50 people meet together to sip their tea, swallow jelly or syllabub, sit until 12 o'clock and perhaps not once open their mouths the whole evening to say more than \"how do you\"; is quite worn out and determined to be thought unfashionable than continue one of the fools any longer; just called down to receive visitors so is forced to leave off without saying half she intended; sends love and best wishes to her and her family. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Blushed at her gentle reproof; throws herself on her mercy for pardon; passes last winter with her friend Mrs. Hamilton, the British Consul's Lady, in Norfolk; Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton have been very good to both her and her son [Theodorick Bland] in Scotland; promised to stay this winter with them [the Hamiltons]; would like to have been excused because going prevented her from seeing her (EW) , and she has to spend too much money on clothers \"to keep up the Lady\"; has a plausible excuse to offer when she gets \"down\" [to Norfolk] which will be in the middle of next month; Munro [Banister] expects to get a license for practicing law when he becomes of age in May; he (MB) is bent on going to the \"new countries,\" Kentucky being one where there will be a dividend of land in which he and his brother [TB] are sharers\"; he (MB) then plans on going to Louisiana; asks how she can absent herself from him (MB) when he is leaving so soon; finds fault with the Hamiltons for being too perservering in their wishes; must try to hold her place and quit too; before leaving Norfolk last spring Niece [Mary (Blair)] Andrews and family came down; about that time Mr. H-ort [?] set out for Mr. Wormley's, by whom she and Mary [Anrews] wrote her; Monro George, who met Mr. James Wormley in Alex[andri]a, Virginia went to Richmond and was discarded by Miss Jane Wormley to whom he was engaged, was so bewildered he brought the letters back here without delivering them; he failed to give them back until now; she and Mrs. A[ndrews] thought the letters so old they were not worth postage; wishing to prove they weren't neglectful of her, Mrs. A[ndrews] has taken them with her on a trip to Wilton, hoping she can find some private conveyance from Richmond; enclosed are four profiles sent to her from Mary Andrews, Mr. [James] Henderson, Son Munro [Banister] and herself, Mr. H[enderson]'s is a good likeness of Thomas; Mary A[ndrews], Mr. [Henderson] and Charlotte Balfour are resolved to write her (EW) soon; Charlotte Balfour and Jane Cary send greetings; they are all well although Charlotte B[alfour] is recovering the \"second most sever attack this fall\"; Polly Peachy is in Petersburg, Virginia with her daughters attending weddings, races, and plays; Mr. Cary and Lady are not yet returned from Fluvanna, Sally [Cary] went with them, she and Jane [Cary] are very pretty; Wilson [Cary, Jr.] is reading law in Rich[mon]d with Mr. Edm[un]d Randolph; thinks Wilson [Cary] \"a sweet youth\", she wishes was not so many Democrats; \"he [WC, Jr.] has been drawn in one scrape by them [Democrats], for w[hi]ch he has been a true penitent\"; the Peyton Randolph she (EW) saw in the papers was Edmund R[andolph's] son, not Nancy Innes' lover who is son to Peyton Randolph of Wilton; Nancy Innes and Peyton Randolph have plighted their troths; has not seen Mrs. Innes since her late affliction as when she retuned to the \"old city\" Williamsburg she was gone to her sister in Cumberland where her daughter was married; fears she will not see Mrs. I[nnes] again as when she returns she [AB] will be in Norfolk, and Mrs. I[nnes] will be packing so that she can move in with her daughter; the Tuckers are at Sir Peyton Skipwith's on a visit to the Corbins in King and Queen [County, Virginia]; had letters in June from her son [TB] and her sister [ET] who were then well; Theo[doric]k has not yet seen his Aunt but plans to visit her at Titchfield England after he takes his degrees in the spring; he [Tb] then plans to go to London and maybe Paris if she can afford it; Mr. Rose lies at deaths door in Stannton [sic] on his return from the Springs; Theo[doric]k speaks highly of Robert Wilson and of his Aunt Chisholm's attention to him; he [TB] never fails to mention her (EW) and her family, particularly his friends [Dr. Robert H.] Little and George [Whiting]; her [AB] sister [ET] and her family were all well; two of her [ET] daughters, Sarah and Alishen, married men of fortune, while the eldest, Mary, married a poor man who is the captain of a ship of war that is fighting the French; they [Mary (Thompson) and husband] have two children, maybe three; Mary [(Thompson)] and her children live with her mother and father while her husband is gone; hopes Mary's [(Thompson)] husband and Norborne [Thompson?] capture some rich prizes; Alfred Thompson was in the artillery and expected to be promoted as war has been declared; Helen is sixteen years old and taller than either of her sisters though not so handsome; she [ET] expresses affection for her (EW) and her family; congratulates her on the recovery of Mary [(Whiting) Little] and \"her darling pet\"; \"Increase and multiply seems to be the text perfectly understood by the former [ML]\"; asks to be presented with affection to her family; asks her to kiss \"little Bet\" [EL] for \"Aunt Ban\" which is what most of the children call her; heard Francis [Whiting] joined the Navy; heard of Mr. George's [Whiting] courtship which she thinks he is too young to be involved in; is at Mr. Henderson's where Mrs. Cocke has come to spend the day with Charlotte Balfour and herself; Mrs. Cocke sends love and good wishes; thinks Mr. Henderson might marry again, hopes the woman is good to Thomas. 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Encloses letter begun at several times; ingratitude not one of her faults but omission is; every idea engrossed by Cousin Andrews for whom she feels sympathy; Mr. Andrews is dying; will leave few to honor him for honor or integrity; discharged every trust with propriety \"\u0026 never did the Widow or Orphan suffer by him\"; her life for the past two years had few pleasures; fears her Father Peachy, who declines fast, will die; does not think there is anyone in Williamsburg whom they could \"Claim as a friend\"; they have been unsuccessful at farming and have had to break up their plantation and hire out their negroes; her [NP] Betsey tho[ugh] 15 is very small and looks like a girl of 13; Polly is taller and she thinks will make a pretty woman; they [Betsey and Polly Peachy] have sweet tempers; does not want her to think \"Bet\" [BP] \"not possible\" but her sister is prettier; wishes she could bring her daughters to see her (EW) on the way to visit Betsy, but it will not be possible; is vexed and grieved when she reflects that her sister is deprived of the friend she (EW) would have made if it were not for a foolish quarrel; the two Banisters [Monro and Theodorick] only excused from making a breach between friends except their youth; they [the two Banisters] told Betsy she (EW) call[e]d Mr. F[airfax] \"a fool with his animal magnatism\"; this is of no consequence for her (EW) to learn but was originally the cause of displeasure; has \"learnt\" Theo[doric]k [Banister] \"with some other Chaps as thoughtless as himself\" are living in Edinburgh; is a sad thing for children to be \"giddy and extravagant\"; company obliges her to conclude; assures \"Betsy\" and her children of her and her children's love; flatters herself that she will soon hear from her and that she will be forgiven for her long silence. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Advises him to accomodate his remedies to the state of the system in his contest with \"a powerful and insidious epidemic\"; advises him to tru all modes of treatment; there is a right treatment and he hopes he will find it; true in their country that in rainy seasons low situations are healthy, and high ones sickly; former completely overflowed with water and the \"coltes having no more upon\" [missing] to favor \"putrefaction\"; tells him to tell his farmers who complain about the Plaster of Paris as the cosue of their sickness the story of the potato and how it was banished from France; hopes the Plaster of Paris will not be \"dishonored\" or the sewers of their country degraded by a similar act; his [BR] city is unusually healthy; heavy rains washing the streets and common sewers have been the means \"in the hands of heaven\" of keeping the City healthy. 2pp. AL. [signature clipped]","Scope and Contents Just \"on the wing\" for her winter quarters in Norfolk, Virginia from where she will write to her the particulars as soon as she writes two or three letters to Europe; thanks her for her last letter and says she wrote back but just found out she never got the letter; their friends and relatives are well except for a few colds w[hi]ch were to be expected at that season; Tho[ma]s Henderson and Polly Peachy's two youngest children have the whooping cough tho[ugh] it is not yet severe; Mrs. P., her two daughters and niece and niece [Mary] Andrews with others send affection to her and her family; has not seen Monro [Banister] since last April; he (MB) is well tho[ugh] she trusts and busy in Petersburg, Virginia looing into their \"deranged concerns\"; credits Heaven with supplying her a friend who would keep Theo[doric]k comfortable and happy in Europe [un]til his brother had made some arrangements; he [TB] must have suffer[e]d as his last letter was dated Aug[us]t 24th and he had just gone through his hardest examinations and expected the 12th of Sep[tembe]r following to take his Degrees as a Doctor; he [TB] was soon after to go to Titchfield England, then to London and in the spring to embark for Vir[gini]a; always sends love to her family; a letter from her [AB] sister [Elizabeth Thompson] dated Sep[tembe]r 1st was full of tenderness for her (EW) family; her [ET] family was well but sad because her daughter Mary's husband, Capt[ai]n Dixon, was lost off the coast of Ireland last April; she (EW) may have seen the particulars in the paper, he [CD] commanded the Apollo; his [CD] wife and three children are now residents of their family which adds to the expenditures and the war which makes everything so high, they can scarcely afford to live; anxious to hear how they are after the sickly summer; asks if she has heard anything from Frances [Whiting]; hopes Heaven long preserves the comfort she (EW) gets from her children; sends her affection; asks her to kiss Mary's [Little] bairns for her; the Hamilton's certainly go to Europe next spring. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Asks her to what she owes the long silence; having written a long letter after she returned from Norfolk she was surprised at not having a reply since she (EW) is such a punctual correspondent; fears autumn may have brought sickness to her family; cannot write with the facility she used to so she procrastinated writing this letter; Theo[doric]k [Banister] arrived in perfect health; as she (EW) is also a mother she is assured of her empathy with ther feelings on the arrival of Theo[doric]k; hopes Francis [Whiting] has regained his health upon returning home; the ship which brought him [TB] home was destined up to City Point and his baggage \"being still on board, obliged him immediately to Petersburg\"; otherwise Munro [Banister] would have come down and given her the gratification of seeing the happy meeting; she expects them [MB, TB] on the stage day after this; the Hamiltons expect to sail in Dec[embe]r for England; plans on going to Norfolk to see them as soon as it is safe from yellow fever; plans to visit her (EW) in the summer following if she can raise enough money; Theo[doric]k says her [AB] sister [Elizabeth Thompson] is not well at Titchfield, England but her complaints are not dangerous; received a letter from her sister [ET] and the Admiral Thompson who is still in health and cheerful in his eighty sixth year; her son [TB] says the whole family is agreeable and handsome, especially the female part; Norbourne Thompson is still without a ship and living on half pay with \"Lord Bentick \u0026 the promises of great men\"; he [TB] did not see Alfred Thompson who is in Gibralter with the Army; he is a 1st Lieutenant in the Artillery; her sister [ET] sends affections to her and her family; she [ET] was very good to her [AB] son which makes her love her more, if possible; the \"Old City\" Williamsburg very sickly this Fall; Mrs. Andrews and Griffen Peachy have been seriously ill; both are better but not well yet; Jane Cary's mother, sister and brother have gone to Albemarle among their relatives since Jane's death; Wilson is married to Virginia Randolph, a very accomplished lady; they [Wilson and Virginia] are going to live with his grandfather; Sally is betroth[e]d to Mr. Henson, a student of law, very respectable but of slender fortune; Mrs. Andrews and Mrs. Peachy with their daughters greet her and hers as does Charlotte Balfour, Mr. Henderson whose son [Thomas] is well and he is still a widower, Mr. Cocke, the Tazewells, the Skipwiths, the Tuckers and the \"good old Carys, not yet return[e]d from their summer's excursion\"; Mrs. Skipwith writes her husband is so ill she fears she will never reach home; [...?]. 3pp. AL. [letter mutilated, signature missing]","Scope and Contents Thro[ugh] Mr. Mason, a student at William and Mary College, she [AB] heard that George [Whiting] was married to an \"amiable young lady\" of whom she (EW) approved; heard it exhilarated her spirits so that she lost all sickness; hopes that loss may very long be hers; congratulates her; asks her to congratulate the wedding pair for her; \"the Doctor [Robert H. Little], his sweet Rib [Mary (Whiting) Little], and Francis [Whiting]\" all possess her best wishes; [addresses her next remark to RH] intended to reply to his letter introducing Mr. Brown, but was waiting for him to arrive which he hasn't yet; she and her friends made repeated inquires after Mr. Brown to no avail; was worried about not having heard from them knowing she (EW) was in poor health; planned on writing them a long letter when she was taken sick with pleurisy; recovered from her illness and wrote before she had a more serious attack; describes her illness and treatment by bleeding; not allowed to write very much because of her illness; wrote her two letters from Norfolk which she believes never got to her; Monro's [Banister] marriage to Miss P. \"has long since been done away - even after the fixing of the wedding date\"; he is now engaged to another to whom he is sincerely attached; Miss P. Bolling, daughter of Mr. Robert Bolling by his first wife, with the consent of her father and grandmother decided to marry Monro; if they could both dispose happily with their other two sons their hearts would be replete; her family is in perfect health and asks to be remembered to her (EW) family; Admiral Thompson and his family are well although Norbourne is in Ireland as Commander of the Sea Fencibles and Alfred is in Gibralter as a 1st Lieutenant in the Royal Artillery; Uncle [Wilson] Cary recovering from a fall from his horse in which he broke no bones but was \"sadly bruised\"; Mrs. Andrews is in delicate health and seldom well for a whole week, partly from fatigue caused by being \"(Martha like) 'careful and troubled about many things'\"; she [Mrs. Andrews] sends her love as do all their connections and favorite friends; Sally Cary is married to Mr. Henson and has a son named William Henry; Wilson Cary was married to Miss Virginia Randolph at Tuckahoe? has a child named Wilson Miles; Polly Peachy who is married to Mr. Tabb had a premature child this winter and was reduced to death's door but recovered perfectly; Theo[doric]k was instrumental in the recovery and is now fixing her eight miles from Petersburg; her mother and her [?] are well and living at Mr. Peachy Senior's in the house where Mr. Hornsby lived when she (EW) was here; Mrs. Tucker wants her (EW) to visit so they can \"turn out\" and \"set the town to rights\"; she [MT] married her daughter to Mr. Joseph Cabell \"one of the most sensible, best informed men of the age\"; Mr. Cary's Sen[io]r and Jun[io]r (Rebecca and Jane) wish to be retained in her memory and to assure her they would be happy to see her there; Niece Andrews would like to stay at her house; asks her to come; Mrs. Skipwith is at her daughter Corbin's; the Hamiltons, whom she left in March last, wish to be remembered to her; they were pleased by her (EW) remembrances; asks her to kiss the little ones for her; finds Papa thinks her namesake the prettiest because she has black eyes; tells her to tell Papa [KH] that she excuses his being partial to [Frances] Anne Banister; has tacked an \"e\" to her name because it was prettiest, asks them to follow the example; tell Mr. Little that she is pleased that he submits to the government of his \"fat little wife.\" 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Upon returning from Alexandria last Sunday found his letter of the proceeding evening; sorry that his absence prevented him from seeing him; \"As Saturday is always a Holiday with us at the Commencement of Congress\" he frequently visits his friends on that day in Alexadnria; affords him the pleasure to render him services there or elsewhere; asks him to let him know what the business he alluded to in his letter was and he would do it immediately; can do nothing more than speculate on the subject of Peace or war as no official communications have been received from England since the meeting of Congress; prevailing opinion there is that there will be no war; he has his fears; thinks they are apt to believe what they wish; asks to be presented respectfully to Mrs. Whiting and Mrs. Little. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Assures him he felt pride and pleasure with the way he acted with Myers; his conduct evinced sentiments of \"honout\" and humanity; his [Myers] behavior almost indicates \"the moon must have some agency with his intellects\"; discusses an incident in which Myers pulled out his \"bane\" and commanded him [Sommervell] \"to swallow it\"; shame added to the folly by the fact that no witnesses were present; discusses his involvement with a woman who is not named; Mr. Coleman has lately been in that city and has seen a report of the affair in his favor; other news. 4pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Received her letter of August 26 with the four profiles and letter from John for which she is obliged; after returning from Mr. Tabbs at Goshen was attacked with the ague and fever right after two spells of another nature from which she was barely recovered; her \"poor old shatter[e]d carcase\" was so weakened she could not write; has gotten well by removing with Theodorick's [Banister] family to \"a healthy little spot a few miles from Petersburg\"; her \"sweet Grand Daughter\" recover[e]d her lost flesh there [near Peterburg]; Monro [Banister] and his wife and child have left Williamsburg in search of health; the child [MB's son] was a fine large child but has become emaciated probably because the place Williamsburg is unhealthy although he is also teething; certain that Mr. Little will agree that the place is not healthy; sorry that Mr. Little was so sick, but it might have been a \"seasoning\" and hopes he will come there again although he has determined not to; if he (RL) never visits her again she and her family send their good wishes to him wherever he is; concerned that she (EW) has suffered badly with rheumatism this summer; wishes she had the power to relieve her; hers (EW) and Mary's [Little] profiles are not so striking as the two little girls whom she thinks look like thier mother when a child; thankful for the affectionate dispositions of her two little nieces [she is really their great great Aunt]; thanks her for teaching them to know her; sends love and kisses to the girls; George and Lady [Frances Harrison (Horner) Whiting] seem to understand well the text \"increase and multiply\"; saw in Norfolk last year a lady who spoke highly of her (EW) daughter-in-law [FW]; hopes Francis Beverly [Whiting] will be as successful in his pursuits; sends love to her sons; asks her to send her affection to Mary [Little], a \"paragon of industry\" and her Hubby [RH]; the Doctor and his Lady asked her to remember to say they planned on visiting next summer; she plans to visit if her \"infirmities will permit\"; shall exert herself to join them [Doctor, Lady]; fears she flatters herself; Polly Tabb sends her love and Mary, who has one little girl, sets out on Saturday to visit her mother, where she expects to increase her family; her [Mary] husband is expected to return from Ballston Springs where bad health carri[e]d him; [...?]; if their friends in the \"Old City\" knew she was writing would ask to be remembered; plans, if they are all well next month, to accompany her two sons, their wives and grandchildren to the place of her nativity Williamsburg; her friends are all anxious to be acqainted with her daughters [in-law]; from there [AB's family] will return home and she will go to see the Hamiltons in Norfolk probably for the last time as they plan to go to England next spring; Niece A[ndrews] write Charlotte Balfour is sadly affected with gout, with one hand disabled and sometimes she even gets it in the head and stomach; she [CB] looks terrible; this is a specimen of Monro's [Banister] paper; he keeps a good heart and thinks in the winter it will be in more demand. 4pp. ALS. [letter mutilated]","Scope and Contents Would have made an early reply to her last letter but was sick; asks for forgiveness for procrastinating in writing; is in this neighborhood because Theodorick's [Banister] wife, [Signora Tabb] was going to \"increase her family\" and did have a daughter; she [ST] \"looks badly\" which is not surpriding since a few days before her delivery she caught the measles; the infant was full of it and she is glad they both recovered as well as they have; as has her other granddaughter, Marth Peyton [Banister], named after Mr. Giles' first lady; fortunate to have the opportunity of meeting Dr. Graham and Lady, who is very agreeable and ladylike person with most pleasing manners; regrets the measles prevented them [AB and the Grahams] from being together more; finds Mr. Little has found out \"the way for a son without getting advice about it\"; delighted with accounts of his \"beauteous daughters\"; asks her to kiss them for their old Aunt Ban, as the young fry call her; hopes to hear Mary [Little] is happily rid of her present burden and her spirits lifted from the depression caused by the death of her friend and neighbor; heard George [Whiting] has another child; trust Francis [Whiting] will soon have a child; last May Monro [Banister] presented her with another grandson; his (MB) wife and infant are well but he and his eldest son, William Constable, named after his friend and patron, are not well; he (MB) is sick from imprudently going in the River after heating himself and his son [WB] is teething; Theodorick and his wife send greetings; had to \"repair to the toilette for dining at Mr. Giles'\"; Mrs. Tabb expects Mr. Giles to dine with them [the Grahams] who will deliver this letter tomorrow; would like to tell her about relations in Williamsburg and over the Atlantic but woke this morning with \"a light dancing\" before her eyes and a headache; Theo[doric]k advises the disuse of the quill; promises to write shortly; sends love and best wishes; does not want to be taken to task again for not naming her grandchildren; will call her new grandchild Eliza and Sister T[abb] with herself will add to the gratification; Monro's son is named after him. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Wonders if she will remember him since he has not written in so many years; has been chided by his conscience for his silence; having gotten more settled and systematic she will be hearing from him more regularly; will give him pleasure to hear how she is doing, after flirting with young girls and being jilted by a widow he decided to act with a little more generalship; offered his hand to an excellent widow, with a son just twelve months older than his own son; after a short hesitation she accepted; was married last Dec[embe]r; the two little boys get along very well; would like to see her at Elmswood; promises his wife will do everything possible to make her visit agreeable; planned on going to Albemarle during the boys' vacation \"but a little invisible urchin will prevent it\"; he will have to make a quick trip to Albemarle on business; his son is in good health, grows rapidly and is making tolerable progress in his education; Mrs. Andrews is very well and is getting her carriage repaired for a trip to Richmond; does not know whether she [Mrs. Andrews] or Charlotte Balfour intends to turn out; informs her \"that everything wil be quite smart\"; D[octo]r Bracken and his daughter left the \"Old City\" Williamsburg for Frederick by way of the \"Federal City\" [Washington]; thinks Mr. B[racken] has a lady in his eye as he is visiting Frederick two summers successively; his [Mr. Bracken] daughter Sally is married and Julia bespoke and it's not good for a man to be alone; her Uncle [Wilson] Cary and Aunt Cary left town last week for Cary's brook; he [WC] fell while walking in his garden and broke his leg, but recovered enough to set out on his journey; the \"excellent Tuckers\" leave tomorrow; their Cousin Peachy and her boys are well; her [Polly Peachy] daughter Betsey is visiting her sister; sends best wishes to her and her family. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Mr. Thomas Tabb, Theo[doric]k's wife's brother sets out tomorrow to visit his Aunt Whiting and other relatives in her (EW) neighborhood and will stop by if he can; sends best wishes for Mary's [Little] safe delivery; she and her daughter Signora [(Tabb)] B[anister] send love; [Theodorick] has gone to Petersburg or would join them in sending love; her other son and daughter [Monro Banister and Mary Banister] are at Sulphur Springs where Monro and his eldest son are in pursuit of health; heard they [MB and son] are better but not yet well; Mary Banister and younger child are well as are the Hamiltons [in Norfolk] where she plans on going for the winter; plans to stop in Williamsburg on the way to the Hamiltons to see her friends; thinks they [friends] will be returned from their summer excursions; Mrs. Andrews and Charlotte Balfour are in Richmond with Nancy Randolph who has increased her family by her first son; Mr. [Wilson] Cary has not yet gone up the country \"as usual\" [sic] this year as he has been taken up with a vertigo while walking with two or three ladies in the garden; he [WC] fell with his leg under him and broke his leg; he [WC] bore it with patience and fortitude which contributed to the cure; last she heard of he was almost well; Mrs. [Polly] Peachy, since the death of the old gentleman, has taken in a few boarders which enables her to keep a \"good\" house; he [Mr. Peachy, P.P. father-in-law] has left her everything he possessed for life; Mrs. Jenny Cary is at her mother's in Albemarle who is in a precarious state of health; her [JC's mother] daughter Mrs. Newsom is living in King and Queen [County, Virginia], has two sons and a daughter; Miles Cary is to be married this fall to Miss Curl; Wilson and his family are fixed in Fluvanna; Polly Tabb and hers are all well; she is pregnant again; they expect them [the Tabbs] to be there in a few days; she [PT] had a son by her former marriage who is nearly Thomas' [Henderson] age and the two are greatly attached to each other; Thomas has written to her to tell her how happy he is in a good Mama; has not ehard from Titchfield, England; Signora asked her to assure her (EW) that she plans to visit her and that nothing save sickness or death will stop her; asks her to tell Mary [Little] has spread her fame for industry from the sample of linen for her \"Hubbby\" (RL); sends her love to the family; he (RL) must have cut a funny figure in his breeches; asks her to inform her friends, especially Doctor Graham and Lady, that she is in the neighborhood so they won't neglect her; visited Mr. Giles yesterday where all were well. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Hopes Francis [Whiting] told her she could not send a letter to her by him because her old acquaintances and Monro's wife [Mary Banister] provided her with too much company to get the time to write; told him [FW]to give her love to them and tell them she would be writing by Post; arrived there on Saturday the 6th [July] with her grandson Monro [Banister] who was sick; he [MB, Jr.] is better but the \"intense warm weather keeps him very funney\"; tells her to take her time writing letters to her friends and family; Francis [Whiting] relates the particulars of his visit; but for his [FW] kindness she could not have left Norfolk when she did; had incurred for neccessaries a small account as she had expected her sons to come down, which she could not turn her back on unpaid; he [FW] pressed her to quit Norfolk as the sickly season was coming on and offered her the use of his purse; introduced him to the Barrauds and the Kings who were pleased with her (EW) remembrance of them and sent their regards; considers herself a friend of Mrs. H. as she holds her (EW) in great estimation; planned on calling on her (EW) cousin Tunstall when she was in Norfolk last Dec[embe]r as she had promised her [Cousin Tunstall] niece, Catherine Hill, who is boarding with Niece [Polly] Peachy, but much company, rheumatism, and a bad cough made her procrastinate and prevented her from seeing her and introducing her (EW) son [FW] to her; Catherine Hill is very much like her mother who is dead; she [CH] is supported by her brother whose industry keeps them both comfortable; says nothing of relatives and friends because some wrote her by Francis [Whiting] and Mrs. Cocke, the Tuckers, and Mrs. Skipwith send their remembrances; the \"ancient city\" Williamsburg looks melancholy with so many houses shut up; many inhabitants have left for their summer residences; Francis [Whiting] can tell her (EW) about the Hendersons, her [AB] sons and daughters, and \"their young fry\"; wishes to accompany the Doctor and family as far as her (EW) house; thinks she will see the Doctor and family in a week to ask if she can accompany them; Monro [Banister] \"and his Rib\" [Mary Banister] send love to her and her family; if she could see all the confusion she was surrounded with -- females chattering, children squalling and nurses making noises to quiet them -- she would realize she must conclude; apologizes for not providing her with any root or flower seed; was told the fall is the best time for both; is promised some from several people if an opportunity offers for conveying them, Mrs. Bolling said nothing would have prevented her sending them but they were not in season; thanks her for the moss-tippet she sent her which she shall prize for her sake as well as the fact she thinks it very pretty. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Takes the opportunity to write to both of her niees in one letter as Mrs. Tabb is making a mournful trip to Goshen tomorrow; asls to be excused for writing to them both in one letter but Monro [Banister] is on a short visit there and she cannot absent herself long; the bearer \"is intelligent\" so she makes no statement of the family there; takes pleasure in telling her little Monro [Banister] is recovered and Polly [Mary] and Siegnora [Banister] are \"in the family way\"; was told by Monro [Banister] who was just in Goshen that all there were as well as could be expected tho[ugh] Polly Tabb looked badly and there is cause to fear she is likely to add to her distressed family; her [PT] mother wrote that she [PT] wishes a home for herself but it will be impossible to do so without \"a protector\"; she [PT] fears her house cuold not be agreeable as she is necessitated to take boarders; she [PT] is determined to wait the arrival of Mrs. Tabb and abide by her advice; Mrs. Peachy will be home in October; Monro [Banister] was also at Colonel [Wilson] Cary's in Fluvanna on his way home; they [the Carys] were all well but [Colonel Wilson Cary] is in low spirits as the prospect for a crop is very unfavorable and he is in a great deal of debt; she [AB] sympathizes with him [WC]; hopes the family is in perfect health; remarks to Charlotte Balfour that she has always considered her one of her nieces; a letter from Mrs. Hamilton mentioned she had just seen Doctor Balfour and that he and his family were well; sorry to say Mrs. Boush was not well; imagines that Mrs. Letty has complicated her plan and got off to some other state as she has eluded every search; expected to find her in Norfolk; her sons and daughter Siegnora send love; Siegnora [Banister] is determined to visit her (EW) next summer if God spares her, blesses them; Mrs. Tabb has arrived and sends her love to Mrs. Andrews and Charlotte Balfour and would love to see them on their way home; Mr. Whiting has had direction given him and can persuade them the distance from Fredericksburg will be the same as to Richmond. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Concerned to hear they have all suffered from sickness; thinks the accident Doctor Little met with must have been distressing in his weakened state; thanks God her (RL) and Mary are returned to good health and cheerfulness; tell Eliza the old mitts she sent her to Leesburg, Virginia were hardly worth thanks; supposes they were worn out long ago; will write Eliza when her eyes get better and the weather is milder; presently \"can hardly get ink thaw[e]d enough to write\" and is almost and \"ice sickle\" herself; did not get coal [un]til lately and it will not burn so they depend on wood; can only get a scanty supply [of wood] as one of her horses has been lame since her journey to Polly Tabb's of which she gave the Doctor a full detail; situation has almost reconciled her to not having her (EW) down with them that winter, but next [year]; Charlotte Balfour was taken ill after they got down, and continued \"in the most distressed state [un]til lately\"; Doctor Galt considered her state \"bilious\" as Doctor Little had and gave her an emetic; she [CB] has been better ever since; they often talk of the happy time they passed at \"Enfield\"; she, Charlotte Balfour and neighbor Cocke send their love; she [CB] is much distressed by \"the death of her amiable [daughter?] Mrs. Innes which will be lamented by all who knew her\"; was surprised at the account she gave her of Miss Tabb's conduct to cousin Frank but \"if she was capapble of being so fickle it was a fortunate escape for him\"; hopes he [Frank] will consider it a fortunate escape; tell Frank she is upset he didn't visit them as he promised; sees no justice in him in his resenting them because \"a young lady treated him ill\"; hopes he [Frank] will keep his word; hopes Beverly Blair carried up the pins she (EW) went for as he is now in the Company Line; Miss Egglestone undertacks [sic] to dispose of the trimming and for that went up without a lett[e]r from her and the artichoke and lce plant seed; did not get a letter his [BB] father wrote to her informing her of his going until he had already left; had sent the little wheel she had promised counsin Mary [Little] she would have repaired as someone had stolen the brass fly and another piece from it; disappointed that the workman who promised to make another has not done it yet so Mary [Little] cannot use it at the fireside or w[h]en walking about; hopes it will be done by the time the [Dr. Robert and Mary Little] come down in the Spring; tells her (EW) to tell them [the Littles] she will be happy to see them and hopes she (EW) accompanies them; has not heard of B. Blair or his \"sweet wife's\" return; hopes to have good accounts of them [EW, RL, ML] from them; tells her to tell the Doctor she hopes he plans on writing her; thinks it fortunate that John and B. Blair were not in Richm[on]d the night the theatre burned down as they might have been there; her son-in-law Randolph and her daught[e]r Elia were miraculously saved; heard acquaintance Mr. Noel had a narrow escape; their neighbors Mr. and Mrs. Greenhowe and her niece, Mrs. Gerrardine and her son with many of her other acquaintances \"fel lvictim to the devouring flames\"; this has been an eventful period as \"there have been three shackes [sic] of an Earthquake\"; thanks God there has been no damage other than making several people \"very sick at stomach during that time\"; thinks it may have been more calamitous at other places; Cousing [Polly (Cary)] Peachy and Mr. Henderson beg to be remembered to her and cousin Mary [Little]; just heard of the death of Mrs. Fairfax in England; she has by her will [bear?] her to her bro[the]r, her grandson W[ilson] Cary and her niece Peachy; her (EW) neighbor Mrs. Clanahan will regret her good old friend; asks that she and Charlotte Balfour be remembered to her and all her neighbors; asks God to bless her (EW) family; asks her to kiss the children for her. 4pp. ALS.","...[at]tempt to burn Norfolk; her fears were groundless; her good friend Mrs. Andrews wrote to [?] and offered him a part of her house to remove his [?]; he says they are going to continue where they are and depend on providence for their protection; their [?] has taken several prizes on board of whic[h] [?] and esteem[e]d friend Doct[o]r Miller his [?] are staying with them and she received a letter from him in [?] then at sea and had just taken a valuable [?] with the expectation tha[t] [?] return to her in better health; hopes God grants it; their mutual [?] is as usual sometimes sick and sometimes well; at present she's well except for weak eyes which she asks her to say keeps her from writing; she thanks her for the last letter and regrets she has not rec[eive]d the one mentioned in her laster letter; Judge Nelson died last night after a long and tedious illness; he would not let his daughters be informed of his illness so they will be shocked when the messenger is dispatched to call them to the funeral; the rest of her friends are well and unite in regards to her and her family; never saw her Uncle [Wilson] Cary look better than he does at present; Griffin Peachy was doing well; her darling child [Thomas Henderson] is also doing well. 2pp. ALS. [first page missing, mutilated]","Scope and Contents Her letter to Charlotte Balfour reached them as they were leaving; hastens to relieve her \"anxiety\"; suffered in the general panic of Williamsburg when the British landed within four or five miles of them as there was only 50 militia in the place; the students [of the College of William and Mary] all went out and any boy that c[oul]d held a musquet [sic]; feared less for her own safety than for \"the precious live that might be lost\"; dear Thomas H[enderson] was not inactive tho[ugh] only fifteen, he was sent with a cart for bacon for the troops that were expected; dreaded his being taken with his cargo by the enemy; he arrived safe but had to walk eight miles back and since his shoes did not fit him he took them off; he met so many people flying he feared the Town Williamsburg was taken but continued on determined to share the fate of his friends; that even[in]g a large reinforcement of troops arrrived who had marched 36 miles in hot, dry weather; they [the reinforcements] expected to have the enemy to dislodge but thanks God the enemy left with no bloodshed except if the animals [?]; generally now believed they [the enemy] meant only to forage; if the reinforcements had been sent sooner they may have arrived more comfortably and been able to save Hampton, Virginia where the troops fought nobly but were sacrificed by not having reinforcements in time; their friend Major Corbin is still suffering with wounds he rec[eive]d; he [Major Corbin] led their troops and 40 men were seen to level their muskets at him; they [the enemy] shot his horse in the head and him in the thigh and arm; his [Major Corbin] wife knew when the attack began and heard enemy cannon and knew her husband was exposed; she [Mrs. Corbin] had a son in the Chesapeake whom she concluded was killed and another son with Commander Dieuter who wrote he was expecting to engage two British battleships; her [Mrs. Corbin] sons are spared and her husband recovering; asks \"how many hearts are wrung by the missings occasien'd [sic] by this war\"; wishes they [MA and CB] could accept her invitation to visit but as John and her horses are infirm she cannot attempt such a journey; she could not have come that far except Mr. Randolph aided her with a serv[an]t and horses; the Randolphs went on to Powhatan Virginia; the Randolphs are to send down their carriage and horses for Daugh[te]r Eliza [Randolph], her son John, Charlotte and herself to go up next week; she shall stay with them some weeks and then come back to her friends here [Richmond, Virginia] \"[un]til the sickly season is over below\"; only God knows whether she has a habitation to return to; left her property and friends there Williamsburg with great reluctance; Cousin Peachy for her health's sake ought to have gone up the country but was afraid to leave her property; her [counsin Polly Peachy] daugh[te]r Betsey went up with Polly Tabb; her [MA] daugh[te]r Randolph begged her [MA] to assure her and Mary Little of her kind regards; Mrs. Cringan who is in very bad health asks to be remembered to her and her daughter [ML]; hears Dr. Blair, his wife andsons are rejuvinated by her \"upper air - from the mts. [?] they bring you\"; she (EW) must have Cousin F with her and also Dr. Banister and his family; asks her to remember her and Charlotte to them all; assure Doctor Little and Mary [Little] of their esteem for them and their family; wishes she could see them all again; happy that Captain \"Mc\" and his Lady are well; asks her to tell Mrs. \"Mc\" they were delighted with her nephews \"they are both fine fellows\"; hopes the youngest [nephew] who remained [in Williamsburg] during their troubles has gotten safely to friends and \"feels no bad effects from the Exposures he had\"; asks to be remebered to her neighbors and acquaintances and Miss Elizabeth and Mary and Nancy Banny and all the little ones for her; Charlotte intends writing when they get to Mr. Randolph's. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Promised to inform him when he received his orders what ship he was on; the secretary has atached [sic] him to the old Constellation, Captain Campbells; does not expect to sail in less than six weeks but shall be much obliged to him to send his bed cloaths [sic] down to the city [Washington] as soon as possible as he wishes to get on board and choose his birth [sic]; currently stationed in Alexandria on the Leamer where he repaired that morning; as he may conclude he is \"very much engaged\"; asks him to give his love to all family and \"enquiring\" friends. 1p. ALS. Including Nwscl, \"An Old Battle Ship\", [hand dated March 1891] and the \"Constellation\" and \"Insurgente\". 2pp.","Scope and Contents Although her pen has been siilent he has not been forgotten by his sister; frequently realizes the adage \"delays are dangerous\"; they are inadequate to the tasks assigned by God; if only they could think he \"ordereth all things right, and for our own good\"; he has advantages that others are deprived of; he has a church to go to and should take the opportunity while it is in his power; when she reflects on how often she has been afflicted \"by the awful hand of God\" in the alst two years, she knows it is by his grace alone she is spared for repentence; hopes he is paying great attention to his studies and embracing every opportunity spiritually as well as temporally; supposes he wants to hear something concerning home; thanks God they are all well; Robert is much better in health although little in relation to his hip; all medical aid has proven ineffective so they must trust in God alone; Aunt Mary [Whiting] is very sick, the rest of Uncle F[rancis Whiting] family is well; Uncle G[eorge Whiting] has gone from Lime Hills with his family; they were favored with a visit from Uncle Carlyle [Fairfax Whiting] last week; asks him to give her love to Aunt [Anne] B[anister] when he next sees her and also to Cousin Nat; everyone sends love to him; hopes when their pilgrimage there terminates, they shall be united to all dear to them who have gone before them when their gracious maker calls. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Wishes Mr. Francis B[everly] Whiting much happiness; hopes she and Mrs. [Mary (Whiting)] Little find a daughter and sister worthy of them; is now fixed at the new school and has been fatigued and worried about moving; is tired of moving from one place to another so that nothing short of returning to Virginia could tempt her to start again; Fenton is once more at school; Mary will end her schooling at the end of the year; her daughter Francis is to be a first rate scholar and Lucy kept until she is grown up if they can do so; they are in fair health except for herself; has rheumatism in her head which is so bad sometimes she cannot speak; unlike her (EW) she is in a noisy crowd taking care of a large family and does not have time to rest although she sometimes does so whether it is convenient or not; trying to get her children educated thinking it is the best portion a parent can give; high learning was not in fashion for females as it is now; does not see as a result of increased education \"more amiable manners more polite attentions better wives or mothers better mistresses or neighbors\"; concludes it must be all inward work which never comes out; thinks Mama and Aunt Banister \"as elegant as any of the new times\"; have ahd a most uncommon winter; the plum trees at the beginning of the year were white in bloom but in 20 hours everything that has liquid in it froze and broke; lost 23 jugs of molasses in the meat house; thinks it is horrid climate; they never see a \"healthy sound looking young person\" or an old one; yellow-green complexions are all the fashion; Athens was an exception, she speaks of this place where they are the most dressy extravagant people she ever saw and the worst looking; [?] is as common as homespun in Loudoun [County, Virginia]; was told that 14 miles from there the cold plague has made its appearance; asks Doctor Little to write and let her know what the treatment and symptoms are as she has no idea; asks her to get her brother George to write what Doctor Lacy says in the multiplicity of Council; discusses the selfish world and rise of individualism and how she must stay alive to care for her female children in particular; they have madara bread and plenty to spare as cotton as brought in a lot of money this year; everything is three and four times more than it is in Virginia so that a great deal of money does not go as far as it would there; Mr. Bretton has seen Louisisa and she is sold to a man 14 miles from there; her breeding and manners far above his but she may live inplenty and be well used; he thinks a great deal of her and refused a high price for her; she has not seen her [Louisisa] yet but she sent word she would come to see her; a man sold by Jonathan Carter, formerly owned by Garretson Nelson, came out with Louisisa; he came to see them at Christmas and many an egg and chicken he has bought from him in the old hollow and on the mountain; he told something about all the old neighbors which he believes are tales; ever forgets anyone black or white or thinks anyone does unless they choose to; skes her to let her mother know she heard from her; Mary will write to sister Nancy. 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Is now in Charlestown; witnessed the last of \"poor Clayhill\"; his funeral was preached by Mr. Bryan; William is well; sets out in the morning for Washington; she will find in her cabinet a letter to Calhoun and one from Dr. Triplett to Colonel Beaufort; asks her to forward them on to Washington by the first mail; is not well owing to the late ride last night; will write from Washington and hopes to hear from her by every mail; hopes Francis B[everly] W[hiting] and Mr. Burwell have procured a letter from Gene[ra]l Tucker it will aid him very much; sends love to all; plans to return to Williams tonight. 1p. ALS.","Scope and Contents Arrived safe but fatigued last evening; his foot is still continuing to be very painful he believes owing to some cold he has contacted; in his late excurtian [sic] he is as well as one could expect for one of his age; he is \"gratfull\" for all things as he is sure she will conclude; found William better and all hands well; M[ar]y Castleman presented her husband with a \"fair boy\" the night before he (RL) got home and all is well; saw her today and she is anxious to see her, no doubt to show her son; asks her to come home on Wednesday; says she cannot tell how much he wants to see her; hopes their \"dear Mary is better\"; if her bowels require active medicine, he would with the consent of Dr. W. advise the common magnesia and sulphur; the more active bowels are the more the head is affected; prefers small and repeated bleedings; very little medicine is required if leaches could be procured and applied to the temples; is assured it would give great relief; asks to be pressented affectionately to her; he hopes she is attending to her grandson, poultry, etc.; letter will accompany Mrs. Hs. [incomplete]. 2pp. AL. [signature clipped, final pages missing]","Scope and Contents Received her nore concerning wool and sends her a part of what he has on hand having sold all but a few fleeces; kept but a few having much coarse cloth as will serve his people this winter; gald to find that wool is in increasing demand; hopes farmers will be induced to keep a good stock; was hoping to see her at Millwood this spring, but was compelled to go to Berkeley in the stage and the only way to get to her house was thro[ugh] Winchester; the Opickon [Opequon Creek] was too high for several days to cross without risk; crossed at Harper's Ferry on his was down and ran a considerable risk, the river being so high and \"the boat so crazy as to require more than an hour's repair\" before they could venture in her; happy to hear that they are all well; sorry he cannot say the same of his family; Mrs. Little, Henry and Carlyle have been sick and the two first are still very unwell; Sally was nearly killed a few weeks ago by falling thro[ugh] the trap door of the store room which a careless servant had opened behind her without her knowing it; she [Sally] stepped back and fell to the bottom, and how she escaped without being killed no one knows; her head was much cut and she was bruised all over; she is now nearly well of her bruises; asks how Frank's [Francis Whiting] family is; asks when she last heard from George [Whiting]; fears the removal of the Chancery Court will injure him; asks what she thinks of the great folks at Washington; asks \"have not some immortalized themselves [?]\"; asks when Frank goes to the Springs; Aunt Betsey and Mr. Rice are living at Bullskin; hears Mr. Rice has a church at Battletown; supposes she often hears him preach and as he is a Yankee much pleased with him; \"what a pity more Southerns do not study divinity, and marry out Girls instead of those blessed Yankees\"; knows she is partial to them having seen her in the company of one Nash; heard one of his nieces was addressed by one [Yankee]; asks if it's so; hopes if she marries him he is better than they commonly are; wishes to know how Frank's and Robert's crops are; hopes they are not like his, which are as usual very bad; should be sorry if he heard her neighborhood was sickly but hopes Robert [Little] gets a good deal of practice or if not is laboring under hypochondria; tell George when she writes him that he wrote him some time since and cannot account for his receiving no answer; wishes her and all her friends happiness. 4pp. ALS.","Sent him all the information he possessed in answer to his letter of alst November in ragard to the book he [FH] wanted to publish; as he is interested in the subject, would like to know if he received his letter and when he could expect his copy; Judge Windham Robertson published, not long before his death, a book giving the history of his ancestors on his mother's side who was a Bolling and a descendant of Robert Bolling who married Jane Rolfe, the granddaughter of Pocahontas; has the book; hopes to hear from him soon. 1p. ALS.","Scope and Contents They traveled on after leaving her pretty leisurely, the heavy roads not facilitating progress owing to the stage's being very wet and uncomfortable; \"dear little Frederick\" [Horner] had a chill before he got here and was quite ill and extremely cold for a long time; discovered it and began to rub him with hot spirit; wrapped him in hot flannels and his fever came on and was very high; he has had a return each day, a fever last night that went off with perspiration; that morning he had a fever when she saw him first and will not get up; they have given him no medicine which she thinks should be done immediately; Dr. Horner will be at home that evening; supposes he [Dr. Horner] will administer something; Mary [(Little) Horner] took the journey very well and has been incessantly active about her house since she came; she has been very badly also and now pretty tired; the house is fixed and quiet; Mary seems pleased and happy; \"Mr. H[orner] lookes very badly but has missed his chills Bob well\"; Christian Scott is here and send much love with a kiss to Pa; asks if she will send her measuring stockings out of her work \"draw,\" R. Island cotton; Mary wishes her [ML] to take her little Mary's tin cup the largest size and put away - for Robert H. who asked to have it, she [MH] not with many things to remind her of the \"sweet baby\"; if she sees any of her things lying about in the house asks her to put them away; anxious to hear from home, as she left the girls and so many fr[ien]ds sick; asks her to tell Pa his words \"that she stays so little at home\" still sound in her ears; asks what she can do when she must be concerned with the convenience of others; asks her to give her love to all; asks her to tell her sister E[lizabeth] one can send her some of her household conveniences now that she has no further use for them, at present; asks her to give her love to Lucy E.W. and tell her she regrets not seeing her the morning she left; asks where she could have retired to ?; too tired to write any more; sends love to all and asks them to write \"fully\"; heard from Fredericksburg that all are well except for John Blair who has been ill for four weeks; they are worried about him; they think liver complaint; they were then all well at Morven. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Should have written him earlier but expecting his \"face to get well every day\" did not wish to write until he could advice him of the circumstance; can wait no longer; \"tis so nearly well and yet not well\"; has determined to say nothing about it; trusts that in a few days he will be in good health again; they arrived there from Orange Court House in seven days; they got there safely after a dangerous trip; travel[le]d every day from 3 a.m. to 11 p.m. with nine passengers inside and six to eight outside; it was generally rainging; could tell him the story of a Frenchman but will put it off except for his wife's sister from Louisiana \"whose health is yet delicate\"; was reported that morning that cholera made its appearance at Louisville, 30 miles west of them; does not believe it but it might be true; Mr. Talbot, formerly of V[irgini]a, called to say, he rec[eive]d a letter yesterday from Winchester, Virginia saying the cholera is raging in Cha[rle]s Town, Harper's Ferry and Sheperdston; in the former place eight have been attacked and five died, the other three were not expected to live; alarmed by the news asks him to write immediately and let him know if it's true or not; will be miserable until he hears from him on the subject; would say more but wants to get letter out in today's mail; his wife would send love but is in the country and doesn't know he write; she will write in a day or two; asks him not to fail writing immediately; his best love to sister Mary [Little] and all the family, the Croses, Tooley, Campbell, Dr. I., Mr. Vanwyck, etc. 2pp. ALS.","Bill for £40.12.9 sterling to Messieurs James Buchanan \u0026 Co., Merchant, London, England signed by Robert Carter, Virginia on verso, note to pay contents to Mr. Robert Allason or order value in accounts signed by William Allason.","Scope and Contents Good shipped on board the [?] Nancy to William Allason, Merchant, Falmouth, Virginia, by John Robinson Mater for Rappahannock River in Virginia on the proper account and \"Rique\" of Mr. William Allason, Merchant. Including ALS from William Horner, Liverpool, England to \"Sir\" (William Allason, Falmouth, Virginia), October 25, 1773, concerning the means of shipping his goods, the Cambridge having been put ashore going out; feared the other part of his order would be too late going out but as strong westerly winds kept all ships from sailing for two months it did not. 2pp.","Scope and Contents Received his letter by the York which said he [WA] had shipt [sic] four Hund[red]s of tobacco by her to his address and asking to send him gods by his own ship; this would have been punctually compiled had his tobacco come in his ship but as it didn't this letter was put aside; though a Bill of Lo[a]ding for three Hund[red]s of tobacco shipt [sic] by him in the Cambridge there was no letter from him so he did not know what to do; today he found the above-mentioned letter he had put aside; sorry to see the letter so late as his ship was clear[e]d out three days before and the goods could not be got out of the country under a fortnight or three weeks and are not to be had in town or he would have sent them; does not know of any ship bound for Virginia orwould send them; had he written by the Cambridge this would not have happened; apologizes again for forgetting the letter by the York; his three hund[red]s of tobacco are \"of a middling kind\" and will do everything in his power to make the most of them, but the price is \"considerably reduced\" and there is very little demand for it at present; the Glasgow Merch[an]ts have sold to the French 1d 3/4 and they expect it to be the same price there [London], tho[ugh] they haven't bought any lately; as soon as tobacco is sold will render him the sales of them; should be glad of his assistance loading back the Cambridge; assures him of his best endeavor for his interest. 2pp. ALS.","Robert H. Little is infirm and would like to resign the position in favor of his son, signed by John E. Page, George William Blakeman, James H. Clark \u0026 Co., Millwood, Clarke County, Virginia.","Mrs. Eliza (Braxton) Whiting's record of the marriage of Eliza Braxton and Henry Whiting, the births and baptisms of Mary Blair Whiting, George Braxton Whiting, and Francis Beverly Whiting, the death of Henry Whiting, a prayer written on Henry Whiting's death, the death of Mary (Blair) Braxton Burwell Prescott, the text from the sermon delivered at her (MP) funeral, the marriage of Mary Blair Whiting and Robert Howe Little, and the birth of Elizabeth Howe Little.","Copy of Hymn"],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eBefore reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.\u003c/p\u003e"],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Use:"],"userestrict_tesim":["Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library."],"names_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center","Blair family","Bannister family","Braxton family","Horner family","Whiting family","Banister, Anne Blair","Prescott, Mary Blair Braxton Burwell","Botetourt, Norborne Berkeley, Baron de, ca. 1718-1770","Tryon, William, 1729-1788","Washington, Martha, 1731-1802"],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center"],"famname_ssim":["Blair family","Bannister family","Braxton family","Horner family","Whiting family"],"names_coll_ssim":["Botetourt, Norborne Berkeley, Baron de, ca. 1718-1770","Tryon, William, 1729-1788","Washington, Martha, 1731-1802"],"persname_ssim":["Banister, Anne Blair","Prescott, Mary Blair Braxton Burwell","Botetourt, Norborne Berkeley, Baron de, ca. 1718-1770","Tryon, William, 1729-1788","Washington, Martha, 1731-1802"],"language_ssim":["English"],"descrules_ssm":["Describing Archives: A Content Standard"],"total_component_count_is":112,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-05-21T01:05:36.541Z","scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eLetters, chiefly 1765-1817, of the Blair, Banister, Braxton, Horner, and Whiting families. Correspondents include John Blair (1732-1800), Anne (Blair) Banister and Mary (Blair) Braxton Burwell Prescott. Many of the letters are written by women.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSubjects covered in the collection include the Baron de Botetourt, William Tryon, Martha Washington, dueling, social life and customs, marriage and courtship, medicine, the Richmond theater fire, slavery, War of 1812, the College of William and Mary, and Williamsburg, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eBlair, Banister, Braxton, Horner, Whiting Papers are available on 1 reel of microfilm in Swem Library's microforms area call number CS71 .B645 B53\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses his daughter's problem of lack of work for her smiths; accepts George Braxton's offer of a smith to work with his [J.B.] fellow, Jacob; discusses financial problems in \"these sad times\"; worries over her ill health; relates that he is rid of \"ague\"; other family news. 1p. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Dr. Pitt that Mr. Hansfords debt of £6.10 will be paid to him by [John Blair, Sr.] out of a bond of J[ohn]n Josiah Chownings which Mr. Hansford gave to [John Blair, Sr.] to satisfy his debt to him [JB, Sr.]; informs Dr. Pitt that J[ohn]n Josiah Chownings has appointed him [JB, Sr.] to pay the debt owed to him {JJC} by the College [of William and Mary] next October, \"if in cash.\" 1p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Explains to her sister the reason for her long silence; informs her that she has been in Hampton, Virginia since \"the first day of the Court\" which \"is now more gay than the Metropolis\"; refers to the Balls and other social events since the Rippon, the Lancester and the Magdelane have been achored in the harbour; related the details of a mock duel that took place between \"Betcy\" Blair and Sally Sweny over Lieut[enant] Sharp from the Rippon; reports that nothing \"a husband excepted\" could bring her more happiness; other family news. 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Relates the story of her sister's [?] reaction to a love letter from Mr. L. Tunstall; promises to show him the letter; hopes that all other men who interest in her sister [?] will \"scrape all the skin off their shins\" while stepping over the bench at church; plans to visit in King William on Monday next; presents her love to \"Dicky\" and his \"little women\"; hopes to see him soon. 4pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reveals to her sister that Mr. Starke will be sending her (MB) a letter at the end of the week; regrets that she (MB) was not able to be in Eltham where she {MB] saw Sis[te]r Blair and Cousin Burwell; has received a letter from Betsey and Captain Thompson who expected to sail to England in mid July; Mr. Dedington said Betsey and Captain Thompson left Boston a week before himself; Mr. Katon sent his \"platonick\" [sic] love to her [AB]; Billy Sharp and [?] are on a tour of \"Rode\" [sic] Island; Betsey Thompson said she was sick only because of the sea; Governor Tryon, his lady, and Mr. Edwards [the Governor's Secretary] took tea with the family on their way home; his Lordship [Botetourt?] was invited; thinks that Governor's wife is very haughty and \"rules the roost\" in their home; the conversation at tea centered on Lady Tryon's three scalded fingers; Pasteur was called in to cut the burned skin off Lady Tryon's fingers after she and the Governor had arrived at Lord [Botetourt's]; thinks that she should have been in Hampton, Virginia, where she and her Sis[te]r Cary told her the Viper which was commanded by Captain Linsey and first Lieut[enant] Mr. Frederick, a relation of the Duchess of Beaufort, was anchored; looses [sic] opportunity to send letter through Mr. Stark; Mr. Cary's ill health continues; Betsey [Braxton?] liked dancing and surprised her teacher Mr. Fearson with her knowledge of the minuet; Betsey [Braxton?] quarelled with her cousin Jenny [Blair?]; regrets that she is not able to obtain silk for a coat for Miss Dolly, Betsey [Braxton's doll?]; obliged for the care her sister gave her \"duds\" [clothes]; plans to convey shift to her sister through Mrs. Starks; Mrs. Dawson and family spent afternoon and evening yesterday; while singing with the Dawsons, a person with a candle and lantern [Lord Botetourt?] was observed who said \"in a most rapturous voice, charming: charming: proceed for God's sake, or I go home directly\" to which the group responded \"pray walk in my Lord\", he sat down on the step and shared a few \"ha, ha, ha's\"; wishes she could obey her sister's summons; prompts her sister to tell Franky Bourne if she had her just \"desserts\" she would be sent to Major Taliaferro's; if no cotton to be had would wait until next year when Sis[te]r Blair promises some to her [AB] from her crop; exclaims about an awful sound which she is told is an infant; send love to Mrs. Orrel; wishes Mr. Orrel was \"winding\" for her; fears that when Mr. Starke calls of (MB) to play the spinnet \"they will not move with that action spring\" as they did when she [AB] was at \"Newington\"; plans to get the songs as promised and forgot this evening; steeple being built on [Bruton] Church \"as Dicky can tell you\" [probably Richard Randolph}; encourages her sister to ask her company about all the news that could be told in relation to the church; sympathizes with Mrs. Brown \"who must be under great affliction\"; Major Watson's family has arrived; describes Major Watson's elder and younger daughters; requests that her sister send her letters back quickly so she can answer them; relays the message that the cap Miss Hunter had promised to make for Fanny Bayler is not yet finished and she has none ready made but that \"she can make them equal to the English\" and she [AB] will send it as soon as possible\" 10pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thanks her sister for her last favor; plans to \"swallow a vomit\" because she is sick; remarks that the sickness \"comes very unseasonably\"; has plans to go to Gloucester and would go if she could keep anything in her stomach; she went to York day before yesterday and was not well then; thought seeing Mrs. Lewis and her sister Mary Robinson had cured her, until yesterday convincing her of the contrary; sending Betsey's letter to her (MB); sending Fanny Bayler's cap; related Bettsey is well and sends her duty; love is sent by rest of family. 1p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Meets Mrs. Price who she believes is buying wedding \"geer for his Betsey\"; Mr. Price tells her he is going out of town this evening; plans on going to drink tea at the Attorney's who breakfasted with thefamily that morning; relates that she is well after taking \"two vomits and a purge\" but that she is very delicate after so much \"evacuation\"; says it was worth being sick to have a \"Lord [Botetourt] enquiring after one's health\"; plans on taking Betsey [Braxton?] with her this afternoon. Betsey sends her duty to her (MB) and love to her brother; Mr. Taliaferro is making her (MB) a wooden pair of steps; called on Mr. Graig and Mr. Bucktrout and neither of their works are finished; plans to send her sister's paste pins through Mr. Price; plans to send both cloggs  she promised through Mr. Price if he is not  overloaded by the things he bought from Miss Mrs. Hunter and Pitt; wishes for her company in Hampton; plans with Polly Clayton and T. Burwell to make an excursion thither for a week; asks to be remembered to Mrs. Orell and also to George; asks if Mrs. Robinson has returned; hopes she (MB) is well; encloses her letters that were for Boston to England by Captain Peterson; encourages her sister to write another for there \"are several ships to sail\"; family desire thier love; Sister [in-law Jean] Blair plans to write \"but heaven know whether she will or not.\" 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Happy to hear that she (MB) is well; obeys her command concerning the money and got her (JB) sister Burwell to pay it to Mr. Greenhow; Mr. Greenhow sends compliments to her (MB) and sorry she gave herself the trouble of sending it down \"on purpose, as the letter end of the Court will suit him as well\"; sends cabbage seed, no coliflower [sic] seed; also sends some orange peel which she had imported; assures her that Betsey [Braxton] is no trouble to the family and behaved well the while time Nancy [Anne Blair] was in Hampton; obliged for ther trouble she had taken about the \"Viginia [sic] cloth\" that was woven by Mrs. Lumpkin; cannot pay Mrs. Lumpkin in bonnets or aprons for her services now because she has none to spare as a result of it being \"Association times\" but she can pay her [ML] in money; she (MB) will be recieving her spinning wheel by the first ship; wishes her and \"Dr. Little George\" [George Braxton, Jr.] health and happiness. 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [Signature clipped - letter was readdressed to Mrs. Eliza Whiting] Received hers together with Mrs. B[urwell]'s on his way there; after having perused the \"inclosed\" is sorry to see the manner in which her account was recieved by her, her order on him, on his father was nothing more than to dissapoint him [RB]; the state of his affairs being known to her in order to satisfy the two Mr. R's [Randolph?] for horses her son had purchased from them; mention[e]d to her and promis[e]d to discharge them provided an order to recieve some tob[acc]o due her son; she did this but has not been able to recieve any, one being on Mr. Stith, and the other on Mr. H. Claiborne; his father is situated in the same manner with regard to her husband's [George Braxton] affairs who left \"a pretty estate\" behind to satisfy all demands; sorry to see Mrs. B[urwell] fall on such a method to settle them; wishes he had as much of his [GB] property in his hands as would pay his [RB] acc[ounts] but does not have one shilling of his [GB]; is not indebted to him [GM]; her son is much indebted to his [CB] father; is well assured it does not quit him to advance either the tob[acc]o or the specie.1p. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Writes by Col[onel] Brooke on the subject of the sale of \"Newington\" to let her know that Mr. Reynolds of York would like to be informed of the terms; tells him that he (JB) would speak to him further about it after he wrote to her; uneasy about the other part of her advertisment; conjectures she might supposs [sic] that late Act of Assembly gave her right to dispose of \"other Traps\" only meaning to give a \"Free simple estate to those who before only had an estate in Tail\"; law operates in favor of George [Braxton, Jr.] who is the \"Tenant in Tail\"; finds by speaking to Col[onel] Brooke that she was aware of \"Defect of Title\" and planned on taking risk on her self; presumes did not consider that the Buyer may make imporvements which in case of recovery make fall hard on her; informs her that if her children die without children the inheritance would fall to their Uncle, Mr. Braxton; fears that this would give her pain if Mr. Braxton published a counter advertisment forbidding the sale; feels that \"she would not take amiss\" his advising George [Braxton] \"to tell Mr. Purdie to leave that part of the advertisement out of his newpaper\"; assures her that if she is \"planning to go on it will be easy to advertise again\"; had hoped his (JB) wife would be with her but \"poor Jeaney\" was afflicted with \"hysterics\"; his cousin Eustace was also not well. 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Relates that Mr. Whiting delivered her letter of 23[r]d; feels he cannot conceive of him {MW] any other opinion than she wants him to conceive; he [MW] is of good family and he (JB) has no reason to doubt her conception of him; he relies on the favourable judgement by herself and Betsey [Braxton] his niece on [BB] choice of a [husband]; fears that he will be in Richmond and unable to make the [wedding]; his (JB) daughter[?] is desirous of \"seeing the last act of Betsey's [Braxton] liberty and must be gratified\"; he is pinched by taxes as is she (MB) \"the case of our Country men in general\"; send wife's love to her; sends their \"best wishes\" to their niece [BB]; says Mr. Whiting cannot take dinner with them because he is in a hurry to get to Gloucester; expects another invasion [of the British] daily. 1p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Hopes that she will realize the only reasons he hasn't written were his \"late indisposition and the great hurry of business\"; feels badly that he did not see her \"below\" because he will not be able to see her \"up there\"; does not wish Mr. Whiting to impar [sic] his fortune for a few moments for pleasure which \"will be increased by absence and delay\"; wasdetermined that he could not leave the country until he was of age; hopes his sister will write often during the interim; says that they have ahd a great deal of myrth that winter considering the \"confused Inns, frequents Balls, sometimes gallanting, [sic] often in love\"; relates a few frenchmen from France were attracting the attention of the ladyes [sic]; this confirms his resolution that \"a speedy reformation to the greatest part of the sea is [his] sincear [sic] wish; asks to be remembered to Bart and all his acquaintances; requests that his waiscoats be sent at the first opportunity. 1p. AL. [signature clipped]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses his grief over the deatg of her son George Braxton who he had not known ill; tries to give her some solace; wishes joy to her, cousin (Elizabeth Braxton) Whiting and her (EW) husband )EW was really JB niece) \"on what must have taken place before now\" (the birth of their daughter Mary Blair Whiting which took place August 30, 1781); hopes she will consider this some retribution for her latest loss; doctor has advised him [?] [missing] who has been in bad health for some time and tomorrow we are all accompanying him to [missing]; relates that his situation is bad in respect to his family and his fortune which is all in the power of the enemy; asks for God's power to bear all appointments as he ought.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Plans to settle his \"nephew's\" [George Braxton, Jr.] accounts and send the [debts] he will collect next week from Mr. Irving and sundry others to her; fears that because horses have fallen so low in value he would have a hard time selling her two; asks if she would take offense if Dr. Griffin should sell the revision of land she lives on with his part of the negroes; asks if she would part with the land and slaves on what terms; mentions it because he knows a gentleman who would pay a great price; his son thinks it best to return the horse to Mr [Henry] Whiting as he cannot sell him. 2pp. AL [signature clipped].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Had favorable journey to Williamsburg; relates that she was well received and her \"old acquaintances\" were happy to see her again particularly \"neighbor Cooke, who is cheerful tho never well\"; others who were happy to see her were Mrs. Hay, Mr. Craig, Mr. Charleton and Lady, and Mrs. Hunter; saw Miss Campbell, Mr. Russel's Bride at Church who looked handsomer than before; many weddings have taken place; Miss Holt and Mr. Coleman's (a nephew of Mrs. Tonn's of K.qqh-n[?]) was most excellent, a ball was given to the bride by the gent[le]m[e]n of the wedding; was made unhappy by her (EW) uncle Carter Braxton's persecutions; he demands that she pay off her debt and interest that has accumulated for 18 years; he sent his son Corbin Braxton to her to get an order on the treasury for as much principal as would pay all that the tob[acc]o he will take in interest warrants; offers Dr. Curry £40 which he refuses and so she plans on giving him nothing more; when Dick Randolph rec[eive]d negroes from her he said he had given his bond to Colonel Banister for the whole sum her (EW) brother (George Braxton, Jr.) was to pay for the old horse; was advised to send Wilson Cary an order on Colonel Banister for what he had received in the Hanover Store, which she did; Colonel Banister refused and wrote \"ungenteel\" letter to Wilson; supposes this was the cause for Nancy's (Anne (Blair) Banister) not writing to her; fears that she will be \"drained of all\" if they have their way; Cousin Griffin and other friends and relations would like to see her (EW); great rains and warmth of the season have caused her and Poll to have bad colds; if the swelling in Poll's throat  has not gone down she would have called in Sequery as McClury was not there; thinks of writing to [doctor] McClury but would rather see him; \"poor Billy Nelson must loose his wife soon\" ans his mother is in \"a shocking situation, quite distracted by religious fears\"; has not been \"down\" and does not plan to go unless she [Mrs. Nelson] gets better; attended performance of play at The Capitol put on by the students [of William and Mary]' while there saw Sally Page, her husband, Betsey Nelson \"and the other [Mrs. Nelson] who twisted off\"; received letter from \"Ceeleys\" which she incloses [sic]; cousins and family, who had all been sick, beg their love to her (EW); Poll [Mary Blair Whiting] sends her love to her brothers and duty to her papa and mamma; sends her [MW] love to Aunt Washington and all her cousins at Fairfield; expects \"poor\" Mrs. Drew and her father soon; laments the loss of :so warm a man\" [Mr. Drew?]; begs to be remembered to all her friends particularly Miss Becky; suppoeses she might return early in the Spring; asks her daughter to tell Mr. Whiting \"to visit Bull Run and see if things go on right and direct where wrong\"; hopes Smith \"will be better than his predecesors\"; remains with love to Mr. Wh[iting]g and the little boys; asks if its strange that people think Poll [Mary Blair Whiting] is \"thot [sic] like [her] (EW) and very handsome.\" 4pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Received two letters of the 30th and the 4th and conferred with Mr Beall on their subject today; Mr. Beall understands from Mr. Griffin that there is only 1200 acres of land and while he does not object to her proposals he fears it might be on the part reserved in which case it would not suit him; Mr. Beall would like to know the ages of the slaves as he plans to get the best prices by selling them as a whole; Mr. Royston who has been at Mr. Beall's house says he does not plan on purchasing unless she would part with the whole; supposes that puts an end to the negotiations unless she decides to sell the whole but suspnd the bargain until she finds another habitation; Mr. Beall is disappointed that there has been no increase amoing the slaves since Mr. Burwell's deed to Dr. Griffin; plans to apply to Mr. Robert Randolph and to Mr Stithto procure from him what they owe; supposed there are debts due to \"poor George\" [Braxton, Jr.]; asks if she has administered on his estate; observes she blames Wilson Cary for the detention of the horse that was supposed to be delivered to Mr. Stith; recollects Wilson may be free from blame--his father used the horse in a trip from Fluvanna to S. Town; Wilson said he told his father he ought not to carry the horse up to the country; says he cannot give her comfort from the source of the public treasury, the Assembly has given no directions about mode of paying certificates, \"treasury not in a position to pay any\"; French Army entirely broke up his plantation during the seige of Yorktown; British had previously plundered his stock of ale to a \"great degree\"; recovered all the negroes he had lost except 2 who died with the enemy and 3 more who got off; any of the negroes whom he recovered at the surrender of York since died of diseases they brought back with them; says his loss was great; hopes they shall not want the necessities of life; says if they can suffer through this year and next though which they will want for those things the plantation used to afford; does not have time to write to niece Whiting before Mr. Royston calls for the letter so sends his love to her and her family; asks his sister to thank his niece for the gift of a pair of stockings; requests that they wish her to dispel melancholy and reconcile herself to the \"events w[hi]ch heaven has approved\"; they are all in good health but \"sickly season is approaching.\" 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Hopes that her sister does not think her regardless or undmindfull [sic] for not expressing her sympathy before now; says it has never been in her power to do so before now; explains that she and Mrs. Drew's sister were sick, so that neither Mrs. Drew nor her [AB] son Lewis told her of the misfortune; explained she learned of the misfortune when Nancy [Mrs. Drew's sister] who believed she knew of the misfortune tried to console her; Mrs. Drew and Nancy made plans to meet in Richmond whereby on Nancy's return she would deliver her [AB] letters of condolence to her (MB) and Betsey [Elizabeth Whiting]; Nancy had a relapse and was unable to fulfill her promise; attempts to console her sister on the death of \"her son\" [George Braxton, Jr. d. 1781?]; transcribes part of a poem by their \"friend\" Mrs. Nicholas about death; advises her to \"come down on monge [sic] your friends\"; asks her to congratulate Betsey (EW) on the increase in her family; says she saw Jack and his family and heard Lewis and his family were expecting an addition to their family; complains that she has not been in good health for some time though she is feeling slightly better. 2pp. AL. [signature clipped]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Received a letter from Robert Randolph answering his on the \"subject of her demand\"; he (JB) was delayed in Williamsburg so long he suspects his letter did not reach Robert Randolph as soon as he expected; relates that Robert Randolph was not at \"Shirley\" as he had thought but was at Chatham\" \"Mr. Fitzghugh's seat\"; was asked by Robert Randolph to tell her that he paid Carter Braxton, of West Point, the money due for the horse he purchased and got a receipt for it; supposes Mr. Braxton told him [RR] that he [CB] was the proper person to receive the money; asks if the horse was hers or Geroge's [Braxton, Jr.]; advises her that if the horse was George's and she was the person taking out letters of administration she might call on Mr. Randolph or Mr. Braxton for the money; Robert Randolph claims he returned the sword to Mr. Braxton before his death; has heard from home where all are well; complains that he is \"fatigued with business\" which is almost finished; sends his \"best regards\" to Mr. and Mrs. Whiting. 1p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Obliged by Obediah's long stay to send again for the plow plates \"for we shall be ruined for the want of them\"; Obed[iah]'s stay is \"impudent\" if not necessary for getting them \"as a day's loss at this time will be greatly felt\"; fails to see a man who came on Monday and said she (EW) was well but not delivered and that Obed[iah] would be down in six day; calls him a \"saucy wretch\"; asks Mr. Whiting to get them together and send them immediately; says Polly runs ab[ou]t this weather and hopes it will \"be of service to her\"; relates that she (MB) is tolerable and hopes that she will hear she (EW) is [having her child]; prays for her safety; says that if there is any money left Polly [Mary Blair Whiting] wants shoes but that she can wait a little longer. 1p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receives her letter and is happy to hear her family is doing well; indulges herself with thoughts that she might see her dear \"Betsey\" (EW); feels that it would give all her (EW) friends joy to see her \"down ye country\"; was sorry to hear from her (EW) Aunt Cary [Sarah (Blair) Cary] that her (EW) mother thought herself \"in a bad way\"; hopes a trip \"down ye county\" will make her well with the \"pleasure of meeting with her friends... added to the change of air\"; hopes that she will accompany her mother in her expedition; relates that her (EW) uncle's family was with them a fortnight ago and were well; the girls had altely returned from Petersburg where she was sure they \"made havock among the beauxs\"; she and Polly plan on trying their chance in the fall although she is afraid of losing Polly she would be happy for her; Polly [Cary] sends her love and plans on writing soon; all the family are engaged in packing for their removal to Ceeleys, hopes to go as soon as possible as the family are growing sickly; Aunt has the ague and was just starting to get over it yesterday; she [aunt] and the rest of the family send love; Mr. Wilson's wife and her \"charming little boy\" are on a visit to Mrs. Cary in Goochland; Captain Wilson who spent time with them wishes to be remembered to her (EW); says he recollects the pleasure of her company and would be happy to renew the acquaintance; he has a fine son, \"not in the least like his Momma\"; asks her to tell Mr. Whiting she would like to be acquainted with him as he would with her; asks her to kiss her little ones for her and remember she is and affec[tionate] friend. 3pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Letter is dated July 24, no year. Thanks her for the first of her letters; plans to give the second to Mr. Bowling who has promised to send it to Fluvanna, and this letter to her; sorry to hear of the disagreably jaunt she experienced on her way home; knows her good sense will enable her to bear the inconveniences; thinks the inquisitiveness of the hostess regarding Mr. Barnard P. impertinent; confesses that she, like the hostess, also wishes to know if he is a humble servant of hers?; suspects she has told a story on that \"ocasion\"; thinks she (EW) was excusable in deceiving her [the hostess] as it is not necessary for the curiossity [sic] these people have shown; expects her to be more candid with her; asks how her Mama [Mary (Blair) Braxton Burwell] is doing after the journey?; tells her to tell her (MB) she misses her; sishes to see them both; asks her to give her duty to her mother but not let her see this scrawl, ould have been more worthy of her perusal if the cleverest fellow she (JB) knows was continually calling on her and declaring he would come and bring her down; if she does not come immediately inform she wants her to know that Papa, Mama, and the rest of the family are well. 3pp. AL. [signature clipped]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Received her sad letteron the 3rd of November while he was doing public business at Richmond; concerned for his niece but hopes her grief will have subsided by now and \"religious reflections given calm to her troubled spirit\"; discusses religion and death; sends his love to \"Betsey\" [Elizabeth (Braxton) Whiting] and hopes that when the weather gets better she \"could take a trip down the country\" to see ther friends which should make her feel better; says he should have answered her letter while in Richmond but he did not have the opportunity; while in Richmond he was shown a receipt by Mr. (Carter) Braxton of Mr. Russell's for money he paid Mrs. Hunter on her account--he said she had disputed the amount; asks if among her receipts which Mrs. Hunter gave her there was one for that sum. 1p. ALS. [signature clipped]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mr. Blair (JB) wrote to him some time ago on the subject to which he informed him (JB) he had Mr. Braxton's receipt for the money; had paid money to prevent dispute with the heir of Mr. George Braxton; feels it was a \"fair swap\" he made with Mr. Braxton for the horse he sold and did not know it was the property of Mr. Whiting; plans to inform Mr. Carter Braxton of her letter. 1p. ALS. Including ALS from Mary (Blair) Braxton Burwell to \"Betsey\" [Mrs. Eliza Whiting] response to Robert Randolph's letter. Opened her letter only to see what excuse Mr. Randolph would make; explains he \"paid Mr. Braxton only to stop so much money in his own hands for the land Mr. B. owed him for\"; asks if he \"p[ai]d Mr. C.B. to prevent the heirs of Mr. G.B. and can that be a way to prevent justice; she has a letter of G.B. [George Braxton, Jr.] \"when the swap was made and RR was to give\" her (EW) \"brother a black horse if\" her \"brother liked him\"; if not he [RR] was to pay 45 guineas; says \"shuffling [evasive dealings or conduct] is very much the vogue; sends Lewie off on an errand and told him to take care of the \"olde\" horse; was seen by Mr. Dixon and his sister 13 miles from this place \"riding as fast as he could go\"; plans \"to have him\" for not keeping his promise; says \"Poll\" is well and she mends. 1p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thanks \"Betsey\" (EW) for her letter; happy to hear of the health of her and her children; regrets that she is not able to accept her invitation to visit; asks if she is ever going to visit friends \"down the country\"; sure that all her (EW) friends would be glad to have her visit at their houses; \"thinks a trip of the kind would be of service\" to her; says her (EW) mother (MB) promised to visit the following spring when she was down last, but she had not kapt her word; sure that her mother (MB) would accompany her if she wished to visit; plans on spending time with friends at Battersea by accompanying them back when they come up in the fall; \"Polly has fixed on making Mr. Peachy happy about that time\"; Mr. Peachy probably plans on taking Polly [Cary] to Petersburg where they wil probably spend the winter with his father and mother; his {MP] own estate is in Amelia \"and is a considerable one\"; Polly sends her affectionate love; her (EW) old acquaintance Miss Sally Anderson is with them and sends her health and happiness; her friends at Ceeleys are well and wish her well; asks for her to kiss the little ones for her; sends her love to her mother and Polly [Mary Blair Whiting]. 3pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Received her letter by Mr. Booth and was pleased to hear she and her \"sweet little folks\" were in good health; hopes they stay that way; they are all well and her father, mother, and James send their affection to her and her boys, thinks May Blair will write of herself; Mr. Booth will be accompanied by Mr. Wotherington, whose brother lately married Miss Booth; thinks that if she (EW) sees him she will want to cultivate the acquaintance of a person \"whose merits intitle him to every mark of civility\"; their beautiful Cousin P[olly (Cary) Peachy] has gone to Amelia where she is to reside; her [PP] prospects of happiness are promising; trusts they will prove permanent; Charlotte Balfour accompanies her [PP]; her [CB] lett[e]rs say that Uncle B[alfour] sailed to St. Vincent by advice of his Physicians; hears it is too late to save him; her Aunt Balfour seems unconscious of the calamity that awaits her; hopes Heaven will avert his impending stroke; his son J. B[alfour] married Miss Farley yesterday; thinks it strage the wedding is to be \"Publick \u0026amp; Gay\"; thinks it might be right and she is too nice in those particulars; there is not the most distant prospect of change in her situation. 3pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Prepared paper to write to her last night but was prevented from doing it as she sat up late with Mr. Willis and Mr. Cocks; apologizes for her (EW) having to send Lewy with the flour again; thinks about sending Obed[iah] up with the \"tumbril\" but decided to wait until the water subsided; \"Polly\" [Mary Blair Whiting] is anxious to see her (EW) and her brothers; advises her to use flannel and rub her injured hand; tells her (EW) her (MB) complaints have not left her; was directed by Dr. Graham to use doses of rhubarb and a sherbet made up of cream of tartar; asked Mr. Willis to ask her ro give \"Polly\" enough leather for a pair of everyday shoes; has problems paying off her (MB) debts because she has no cash; discusses debt of, and effect on her of old Snickers; was told by Norton he is not obliged to pay until August; \"Polly\" is fond of the book Lady Montague; asks that she send the bath guide for Doct[o]r Graham who has been sick at his mother's and needs something to read; visited Doct[o]r Graham one morning; asks if Mrs. Peachy and her daughters are well; writes to sister Banister (Anne (Blair) Banister) who was treated so niggardly in the Colo[nel's] will; wishes to hear if she [AB] stands to the will; hears that she [AB] is going to live \"in the place of her nativity\"; asks how poor Mrs. Booth is, and hopes better; hopes all her acquaintances are in good health after the long winter; asks to be remembered \"to the family of Fairfield\" [the Washingtons]; sorry that she is unlucky in her requests; discusses \"old Lymus\" and the care of the peas; plans to send the lillie; rode out that morning and met Mr. and Mrs. Graham who was not feeling well; asked her to visit after she returned from the Smiths; thought Mr. Graham would not come so she and \"Polly\" dined alone; Mrs. Graham thanks her (EW) for the trees and plans to send her Persinn Jessamine; she (MB) tried to get some pease [sic] from Mrs. Graham but she had none; people of Dumfries import [peas] every year but she has no money to buy them; cannot comply with her request as she has no money; begs her \"not to form too high an idea of her daughters improvement under an old woman in a sequestered place\"; Polly joins in best affections to her (EW) and her brothers. 4pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sends her affection and says that she had written lately by Mrs. McClurg; suprised that letters from herself and \"Polly\" Peachy never reached her; relates those letters contained the accounts of \"Polly's\" delivery of two daughters, Elizabeth Griffin and Sarah Blair after their two grandmothers; their [EG, SB] husbands along with her [CB] and Jenny Blair acted as sponsors; complains she spent last summer in Norfolk and has experienced ill health since her return; warns her to be cautious \"what kind of talk you write with\" since her letter had been opened; glad that she is in an \"agreeable\" neighborhood where the attentions she receives must be gratifying; would wish her \"down country\" but does not want to take her away from her friends; was visited by Mr. Peachy, \"Polly\" [Peachy] and their little ones; describes \"Betsey\" [Elizabeth Griffin Peach] and \"Sally\" [Sarah Blair Peachy]; relates that \"Polly\" [Peachy] is pregnant; is sorry to have to tell her that Aunt Cary [Sara (Blair) Cary] has been sick all fall and she fears is very ill; writes to Mamma by Mrs. McClurg whom she sends her love to if there; asks her to express her tender regards to her (EW) children; sends love of family particularly \"Betsey\" Cary; relates Aunt Banister (Anne (Blair) Banister) has just left; supposes she has heard of her Uncle Blair's [John Blair] appointment. 4pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thanks her for her favors by Mr. Booth and Mrs. Wormley; hopes that by disposing of her (EW) land and negroes she and her family will be able to visit the place of her nativity; plans on taking up house around Christmas and hopes that she and her mother [Mary (Blair) Braxton Burwell] will visit her; disappointed that she and her mother did not come down this summer; thinking of ways to try to get her (MB) down; relates her boys are well and have both become Collegians; send their love to her (EW) and their cousins; Aunt Cary [Sarah (Blair) Cary] is visiting and sends her love; she (SC) hopes to be excused from writing as Mr. Booth, who is going to deliver the letter, is coming in an hour; Uncle Blair [John Blair] and his sons are well but his wife [Jean (Balfour) Blair] is greatly afflicted with cholic; sister Cary [Sarah (Blair) Cary] is not able to raise her turkeys and make money from their sale; relates that in a letter from Aunt Thompson [Elizabeth (Blair) Thompson] that her youngest daughter had died with the \"chincough\", Helen and Alfred also had it and Captain Thompson was just getting over it; she [ET] begs to be remembered to you and yours; relates that \"Battersea\" and the Mills are leased for five years and £1000 p[e]r an[nu]m which will enable the executors to pay off the debts of \"Battersea\" and the Mills, which must be sold when Robert Banister comes of age; thinks that with the thirds of these and two other plantations she should be able to live comfortably in this cheap place; asks her to say something to the boys of her love for them; hopes they are both recovered. 3pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Decides to write to her sister as she has just been informed that Mr. Booth will deliver it; thanks her for her last letter; saw Mr. Fairfax and asked if she was well and when he was planning on leaving town; he replied in the next stage; laments her sister declining to come \"down the country\" since her finances are so low she will not be able to comply with her promise unless her sister decides to come down; hopes she will think about it and come; did not realize it was near 12 o'clock, when Mr. Booth will call for the letter, until the boys came home from college; begs her sister to refer to her niece's letter which was \"more full\"; send love from Sister Cary [Sarah (Blair) Cary], Sister Blair [Jean (Balfour) Blair], and \"Polly\", her sons and herself; thinks that in short stages she (MB) would be able to make the journey down \"and being in as good society\" might improve her health; flatters herself that if she is paid regularly she will be able to furnish a \"carriage and Pair\" which will allow her to visit her friends with \"more ease and less expense than the stage\"; remarks that \"Betset\" was informed that Mrs. B[ooth] is on her way, hopes she will be able to read the letter. 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reminds her of their friendship; thanks her for her letter; glad that she and her family are well and hopes they stay well; Mr. Peachy moved his family from \"Amelia\" to his new purchase along the James River; stayed two months in Petersburg and arrived here the 2nd of November; doesn't think she (EW) would be pleased with all the \"water prospects\" although there is a convenience in the two ferrys which go to Williamsburg or Ceeleys; has been packed and waiting to leave but cannot because the river is frozen; discusses \"Sally\" [Sarah Blair Peachy] and [Elizabeth Griffin Peachy]; relates that \"Polly's\" [Peachy] nose \"begins to be in great danger -- a word to the wise you understand me...\"; mortified that she will not be able to visit; asks what has become of the \"fascinating Doctor\"; fears that she (EW) wil never visit because the Doctor will make life in the country so pleasant; meets Mr. Wormley, his Lady, and Mr. Starke in Petersburg; asks if Miss Mercer lives in her neighborhood; thinks Miss Mercer lives with Mrs. James Wormley; pities Miss Mercer's situation; her Williamsburg friends were all well except \"Jemmy\" Blair who is in a decline; Doctors said only hope for \"Jemmy\" was to go to West Indies; fears that his (JB) father will not let him go because of his fondness for him; the \"good couple at Ceeleys\" were well; replies that she knows nothing of Captain Nelson except that he is not married yet; asks her to send her regards to her Mamma [Mary (Blair) Braxton Burwell]; plans to write her (MB) when she gets back to Williamsburg; blesses her friend and hopes it showers down to her and her family. 3pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thanks her for her letter; discusses her (SC) health; says she does not look upon \"great riches as necessary to constitute happiness\" but \"a cheerful disposition and a contented mind\"; supposes that she has rented her land and negroes which will leave her free to visit; will be pleased to see her and her children at \"Ceeleys\"; thinks thair family will be reduced as Cap[tai]n Nelson has written to Mr. Cary that he wishes to take Cary to King William [County] where he says there is a good tutor; thinks it necessary that Cary go as she thought Cap[tai]n Nelson had forgotten he had a son; says he [CN] makes excuses for not coming and writing; laments that he [CN] has forgotten her daughter \"Sally\" so completely that he neglects her son; heard that she (EW) was well; worries about her daughter \"Polly\" [Peachy] who is \"breeding so fast\"; plans to visit her in May if she is able; says her \"Betsey\" is in Williamsburg where she thinks she is improving; she (EW) will see from her mother's [Mary (Blair) Braxton Burwell] letter that her (SC) brother's family [John Blair' s family] is in an unhappy situation. 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Found the roads for 5 or 6 miles above her house so bad that she rode with the windows down for \"fear of a tilt\"; was sore for a week after; met Colonel Triplett [?] and her (MB) neighbors at little River; they think purchasing the revision of the land was a fortunate bargain; Colonel Triplett [?] planned on going to Richmond in 12 days and said he would do her business so she deferred writing to Mr. Norton; Colonel didn't call; fears she is \"disapointed [sic] of the scheme of sell[in]g\"; doesn't know what to do as her crop of corn is only half what it was last year; feels that if she doesn't make something to live on this year she is going to have to try something or somewhere else as she cannot \"go on sinking\"; \"Polly\" [Mary Blair Whiting] is at Mr. Lacey's who \"thinks she mends in her writing\"; she [MW] is anxious to send her (EW) a let[te]r by Christmas; hopes the boys are well; asks what became of George's eruption; asks for her love to be given to the boys; hopes they will not get \"any disorder\" that will prevent their coming to see them [MB, MW]; if she has no objection she (MB) is going to hire out Lucinda to Dawson who is anxious to have her, she (MB) will make up to her (EW) what she thinks she will hire for; Lucinda is to \"go up\" at Christmas to see her children; Lucinda must return the day before hiring so she'll know what to do; she (MB) is sick, has a bad cold, sore thoat, is not clear of fever and her eyes are very weak; hopes her neighbors Mrs. Wormley and Miss Stark are well; asks to have her compliments presented there and at Fairfield; will not be seeing \"Polly\" until Saturday; she [MW] did the cap very quick and Mrs. Owden has it on; asks if she heard the \"Mayor was united to lovely Nelly?\" 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Explains that a perusal of the enclosed letter [missing] will explain his motives for writing it; encloses it to her as it is the surest way of its getting to her \"Mama's\" (MB) own hands; asks her to send it by some safe opportunity; doesn't know whether his advice will be taken; but if not feels grateful of having done what he thinks of as an act of friendship \"without any possible hope of self interest\". 1p. AL. [signature clipped]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [?] detained her servant a day; feels she will excuse him when she finds Mr. and Mrs. Whiting and Mrs. Brown expressed friendship to her and the hope to have her for a \"nearer neighbour\" [sic] while dining with them yesterday; explains that htey are not kept at home by bad roads and weather but by some necesssaries; if the necessaries arrive when expected they will set out this week; has no particular news or offerings to his grandson's; asks her to assure them that in him they will find a friend; since writing and coming to breakfast he found her Mama [Mary (Blair) Braxton Burwell Prescott] was indisposed with \"a fit of cholic\", like the one she had when she was there; she [MP] recovered and ate dinner but did not feel well enough to write; she [MP] askes him to send her blessings to her and the children with thanks for her (EW) l[ette]r and presents; he heard [Mary Blair Whiting] had commenced writinf to her mother; she [MW] \"is well and danced a few Reels at Mrs. Skinkers, the day of Miss Polly's wedding.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Being alone and tires with geography decides to amuse herself by writing to her; geography is interesting and improving but too much reading \"confuses the idea, and nums [sic] the brain\"; supposes Christmas was dull due to the finess of the weather, without a dance through the neighborhood; it is not too late for a deep snow to be productive of several dances; Mr. W. Stuart and Betsey Tolliafer are \"to tie the nuptial kurt next month\"; although this was a sudden and unexpected thing among his [WS] acquaintances, he threatened all summer to \"stumble on a wife by spring\"; he [WS] is building a fine house with \"great rapidity\" and as soon as it is completed they will have a week's dancing in it; thinks she (EW) might go to the dance unless she has changed her situation by next Christmas; thinks Mr. Foot, another of their beaus, would lie to marry his cousin Miss Bankade of King George [County, Virginia]; was told Miss Bankade is a pretty girl with a fine fortune; he [Mr. Foot] has the wishes of his acquaintances to succeed if he pays his addresses as they expect; Mr. Lee and family moved to their new house on the hill; their family and the Effingham girls paid a formal visit to the Lees yesterday and were pleased with their neighbor; she is agreeable and free from pride as she [Miss Alexander] could wish; they were happy to find Doct[o]r Alexander at home, sitting by a comfortable fireside; not easy o express how happy she was upon seeing her esteem[e]d brother; sorry that he did not cal lon Mr. Prescott on his way down particularly as she (EW) intended to visit at the time; he would have been happy to attend her (EW) as it is disagreeable to travel alone; her family is well although her father has been so unwell as to confine himself to his bed. 3pp. AL. [signature clipped]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Enclosed the papers [missing] she selected for Mr. Lee and his use for her defense in a suit brought against her by Mr. [Carter] Braxton; hopes they will be sufficient \"in the settling of the business\"; wishes to see him as writing give her trouble because her \"sight fails\"; supposes he will attend the Court at Dumfries [County]; begs him to see them and if possible says she will meet him unless he \"should be coming up to this neighborhood\"; Mr. Prescott is not at home; sends her repects to his lady and hopes she will be visit[in]g her Aunt soon, that they may \"participate in that pleasure also.\" 1p. AL. [signature clipped]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Letter is dated October 6, no year. If he had time he w[oul]d abuse him by the hour for not coming here before this time altho[ugh] he (RL) knew it w[oul]d be conducive to his health \"to breathe some of the pure air of Danby\"; Cousin Little returned last night from Bath perfectly well; he [Cousin Little] left Colonel Hood at Mr. Wiley's and they are expecting him and his equipage every minute; they are both in good health; Cousin Sally is busy mending some cloth or she w[oul]d write to him (RL); she [Sally] requests he call at Mrs. Live's for some handkerchiefs she promised to buy for her; she also asks that he see if there are any letters at the post office for any of the family; asks that he call at Sexsmith's for a p[ai]r of shoes he had to mend for him and send them by the bearer; sends hims best love and compliments to all enquiring friends; his (RL) commission has arrived. 2pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Received hers and Mr. Prescott's letters three days ago by Doctor Galt who picked them up in Gloucester C[?] house; she was found attending their mutual friend Doctor Graham who has been extremely ill with a \"violent, billious fever\"; he (Dr. Graham) arrived there, early in May by water from Philadelphia, stayed a week with them and went on to see his sister Wiatt where he stayed too long; the third of July he had an attack of the ague and fever; on the fourth he was well enough to attend Chapel and hear the young orator declame; that evening he went to a ball given by the ladies and the following day he had another attack of the agues; describes Doctor Graham's illness and how it is different from the common kind of agues; he (Dr. Graham) first became ill at the Raleigh Tavern where he had gone after the ball because he didn't want to disturb the family up there; he was intending to come up in the morning but was attacked too early and remained at the Tavern until the following Tuesday morning; Mrs. Maupin's time was so taken up that she could not nurse him herself; alarmed he asked her Dr. Uncle if he could borrow his carriage so she could bring Dr. Graham up where she could take care of him; he assented and Dr. Graham has been attended by Doctors Barraud and Galt; thinks he is out of danger but as her Uncle does not leave untilnext Thursday she will wait to send this letter so he [MP] will be able to inform his [Doctor Graham] relatives how he is; has endeavored in some measure to show him she has not forgotten his great goodness to herself and her husband by caring for him; as soon as Doctor Graham is completely recovered he will take the stage to Dumfires; he wants to be remembered to his \"Enfield\" friends; plans to write for him to his mother; is having a great deal of company so cannot write separately to Mr. Prescott; Mr. Braxton S[enio]r is in town and call[e]d to see them that morning. but as they had company, made no mention of Obediah; supposes Mr. P[rescott] will have to come down and join her weak voice to [?] him [Carter Braxton, Sr.]; believes Charlotte Balfour and the other girls are to write for themselves; hears a demand for the ink so hastes to conclude; sends love to Mr. P[rescott] and Nancy; Polly's [Mary Blair Whiting] hands are so bad by the \"Muskquetoes\" that she begs her to tell her she will write by Doctor G[raham] and hopes a l[ette]r she sent last week will convince her how much she loves her and Grand Pappa; she [MW] asks to be remembered to Nancy. 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Relates that she was given great pleasure by Doctor Graham's arrival last Friday Week to Bull Run and sent forw[ar]d his pacquets [sic]; he came here Monday Even[in]g and found Miss S. Brooke with her [MP]; Doctor Graham went to Mr. Tyler's to see [?] his Dulcenia yesterday; hopes Doctor Graham who is thin and grave will recover; her d[ea]r Jenny's happiness is upper most and hopes it will be permanent with the \"man of her choice\"; the Doctor dropped a hint that \"a house was fitting up for Jenny\"; comments that she [Jenny] amused them \"ab[ou]t his making a figure at the Red House on a Sabbath day\"; Mr. Clayton has been down to Alexandria, called there, and took his daughter's \"up with him to Mr. Holker's\"; he disappointed Mrs. Hannah and fears he will disappoint her (EW); her (EW) last letter \"had a speedy conveyance\" by H. Alexander who brought them the sad news that her (EW) sister Washington had died of a \"bilious Cholic\"; Mrs. Boother died of cholic at Bath \"sson after she got there\"; Colonel Alexander came up and brought George to see them; he [George] and Frank are well, but in \"want of hatts [sic]\"; George failed to get any at Smith's store; he [George] told her Mrs. Alexander said to bring warm clothes with him because it would be cold next month; he says he only has a winter waist coat; plans to write to Mr. Clayton who says he's getting cloth for the boys; says one of her (EW) letters arrived lately but the one about Mr. B. Carter Braxton must be lost; they were told not to expect \"Mad[a]m Polly\" [Mary Blair Whiting] until the weddings were over; concern[e]d at \"Polly's\" not going on with her \"musick\" [sic]; when her [MW] birthday arrives she shall drink her health; saw the \"inclosed advertizement [sic]\" in the Alexandria paper which she [MP] sent by Mr. Clayton to make enquiries [sic] as to the price, but it was sold; Doctor Stewart bou[gh]t if for one of the Muss Custise for £120 a sum she would have been loathe to give; pleads with [Polly] to borrow her Mamma's (EW) \"humberella\" [sic] and exert herself in doing what will induce them to get her a good instrument; sorry to hear from her [MW] mother that she hates writing and does not mind her mother's admonitions; begs that she [MP] does not hear these things of her again; George claims her [EW?] promise of guinea and a half as he has gotten through \"grammer [sic]\"; Colonel Alexander does not expect to keep Murdock another year; Nancy Mac is much better although she has lost her son; Mrs. Whiting is well again and the \"neighborhood is recovered its usual Healthy State\"; Mr. Baylor lost his daughter Courtney with a \"putrid sore throat\"; Mrs. Betton is taken ill; her [MP] brother got overset in his carriage six mile on the other side of Dumfries, broke the top of his carriage, had a cut on his forehead, bruised his temple and had a headache and \"small stupor\" for a while; Doctor told her that he [John Blair] had written him from Philadelphia and was well; thinks that by the house \"got and ready\" he must have known about Jenny's intentions before he left for Williamsburg; hopes to get Lewis Whiting, who is at Snow Hill, to carry her letters down; wrote to Mr. Page about the spinnet; thinks it will be ok for \"Polly' to practice on; bids her farewell since she is almost blind; asks to be remembered to her friends; plans to write tomorrow to some of them if not sent for by Mrs. Betton whom she promised to attend to on the \"unexpected oceasion [sic]\"; blesses them and wishes them good health. 3pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Informs her dear Betsey (EW) that accounts of Mrs. Booth's death are false; she (MB) has been riding out tho it is s[ai]d that her life is despair[e]d of, this may be false also\"; has been mainly at Mr. Whitings since last Wednesday, as the horses were sent home \"and could not bee spared from the plough\"; the horses were brought to her yesterday and she took the opportunity of dining with Nancy Mac, who is recovering her spirits after the loss of her son; she [NM] asked to be remembered to her (EW); S. Brooke promises to write to Jenny; Mr. Lewis Whiting is there but expects to go down in a few days; saw Doct[o]r Graham who \"recovers his flesh and good looks very fast\"; Mr. P. promises to write to her; slept poorly last night and is not fit for writing today; planned to write to her sister and Mary and Charlotte but she will postpone it as she is \"totally unhinged\"; she is preserving peaches; Mrs. Betton keeps up yet but \"think she cannot do so long\"; asks her to tell \"Polly\" [Mary Blair Whiting] she drank to her health on her birthday and hopes she will enjoy many of them; begs love to all her friends; under the sense of \"gratitude for their late favors\"; asks that every blessing attend her (EW); relates \"a little after 12 o'clock now for M.H. and Jenny's happy moments.\" 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mr. Lewis Whiting will inform her about her mother's [Mary (Blair) Prescott] health; obliged to wirte at the last hour as he has been very busy visiting and being visited; writes from a friend's house, Mr. Beton, whose wife has just had a baby; acknowledges the large packet of eltters they recieved from \"female correspondents\" by Dr. Graham; asks her to tell the other nurses that thanks to them Dr. Graham is in perfect health; does not think he will be able to meet her at Richmond; does not think it will be much use \"to accomodate the business between us, and your Uncle\" [Carter Braxton]; knows he has sent once to Richmond for the serva[n]t and finds it a reluctant business as he does not want to take the chance of being \"duped\" again by the gent[leman] who detains him; needs to seek information from her; sipposes she has heard the unsettled account between her Uncle, Mama, and herself are reffered to Major Peers and Mr. Lacy; must make them [Major Peers and Mr. Lacy] acquainted with the claims in best manner possible; advises her to put claims in writing or they will have to wait her coming; will attempt to get a receipt from Mr. [Robert] Randolph; regrets that Miss Mary's musical pursuits are suspended; relates her mother [Mary (Blair) Prescott] has written a letter to procure an instrument from Mr. Page; plans to help get a good instrument when their young scholar [Mary Blair Whiting] shows some progress; knows no news except reports of Dr. Sheldon and her cousin Neddy's matrimonial pursuits, \"one to Miss love\", the others adding a family link, \"Carter to Carter\"; asks her to tell Lady Jane how much she has gratified her Aunt [MP] and him by the course she is steering and the way she communicates it to Enfield; wishes Mary [Whiting] would do the same; relates he fell from a horse but the damage was only \"skin deep\"; obliged for frequent invitations to her home; says that no opportunity for her mother [MP] to go to Williamsb[ur]g will be lost; hopes that when she [MP] goes there she will still be in good health; Colonel Alexander and her (EW) son George have visited them; George looks as he should; he is going in a few days to see Fras. [?] and expects the company of both to see Mrs. Alexander and Fam[il]y; asks to be especially remembered to all the ladies; asks them and her to keep an eye on Lady Jane; trusts they will all profit from it; when they hear the \"why and wherefore\" from Fred[eric]k she shall know without delay. 3pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Hopes she has recovered her health; concerned about the loss to her mama [Mary (Blair) Prescott] and herself of Mr. Prescott; hopes to hear she (EW), her mama, \"Polly\" [Mary Blair Whiting] and her sons are doing well; heard that her mamma's deed [prenuptual contract] was never recorded; fears \"disagreable consequences may ensue\"; will be glad to hear her fears are unfounded; claims the promis she (EW) made by eay of her sister Bannister to write; will be glad to hear she got home with no difficulty and the mountain air restored her health; she (SC) has been suffering for the past 3 months from small pox, mumps and whooping cough; \"Betsey\" [Cary] was innoculated for small pox and thinking \"herself secure she went imprudently among the negroes\"; discusses \"Betsey's\" illness with small pox and her (SC) ministrations; she [Betsey] has recovered slowly but she (SC) thinks she will get well, though she has an ungly cough; she (SC) sends love to her, \"Polly\" [MW] and her sons; asks her to tell \"Polly\" [MW] she hopes to retain a place in her memory; asks her to excuse \"this blotted scrol [sic]\" as her eyes are weak. 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Her letter came on return from \"Ceeleys\" [Elizabeth County, Virginia] where all were well; feels uneasy about her enquiry which seems to say Mr. Prescott's creditors who depend for satisfaction on her estate; regrets that the deed of trust made before her marriage was never recorded; discusses the legal aspects of the claims made by Mr. Prescott's creditors and whether her estate can be protected; asks for the extent of their claims; the 29th of October Jenny [(Blair)] Henderson was delivered of a son \"who was born into a better world\" [died] 3 weeks later; his sister Banister [Anne (Blair) Banister] has been sick for the past few days; he has not heard from her [AB] today because it's snowy; \"Betty\" Cary's wedding clothes are \"implying all hands\"; expects to get a summons to \"Ceeleys\" [Elizabeth County] as soon as they [the Carys] get home; hopes they have all goten rid of their colds; he has just \"taken a very bad one\"; sends love to the boys [sons of EW]; to save her the expense of postage he has waited for a privated opportunity; Mr. Darby is to go to Philadelphia and will he hopes deliver it at the post-office in Dumfries. 1p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Requested information from her in his last letter as to the extent of Mr. Prescott's debts; thinks that \"altho Colonel Burwell's marriage conract might protect the property you had antecedent to that event\", the property he \"devised\" to her would be exposed to the claims of Mr. Prescott's creditors; the deed executed between him [Mr. Prescott] and her [MP], and her trustees should have been recorded in the time prescribed by law; since that was not done she will not be able to parry her creditors; thinks that since those who were supposed to record the deed are friends she might not want to hold them liable for not doing it; his daughters are unwell; Mary [Blair] was \"hysterical\" although he hopes she is getting better; he and \"Jenny\" [Jane (Blair) Henderson] were sent for to take leave of her (MB); \"Jenny\" is beginning to be sick with fevers \"without any ague\"; he has had almost continual cholics although he is eating more than is good for him; Sister Banister [Anne (Blair) Banister] is welll; she [AB] parted with her son Monro who sailed Tuesday for N(EW) York where Mr. Constable will educate him at his own expense; \"little Robert's\" father is sending him to Scotland to be under the care of some relations, in the meantime, while at sea, a friend of Dr. Wilson's will care for him; recieved a letter from Sister Thompson [Elizabeth (Blair) Thompson] 3 or 4 months ago which said she and the Admiral were not well; the rise in the price of necessaries exhausts their [the Thompson's] income and they are thinking of moving to a cheaper country; sends love to \"Betsey\" Eliza (Braxton) Whiting, \"Polly\" [Mary Blair Whiting] and her (EW) sons; his daughter Henderson [Jane (Blair)] sends her love to her Aunt [MP] and her cousins. 1p. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Recieved her \"favor\" of Jan[aur]t 16th some days ago and postponed an answer [...?] \"the information requested\"; all that he recollects of Mr. Norton's affair is that he saw and approved of the deed; \"upon expressing the approbation in writing\" Mr. Blair \"he supposes saw the mon[e]y\"; satisfied that the deed was forwarded to Mr. Prescott; recollects giving him directions \"respecting the mode of proving it as to get it recorded\"; will continue his search; if he can be enabled to give further information he will do so; the suit a [?] of hers and Mrs. P[rescott] will engage his attention and warmest exertions; asks to be presented respectfully to Mrs. P[rescott]; plans to write and forward a copy of the bill to her mother [Mary Prescott] as soon as he gets one. 2pp. AL. [signature clipped]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Received the letter she honored him with writing; encloses a copy of Gills Bill [missing] which is this moment received; asks her to get some \"professional Gentleman\" to draw her answer; asks her to send the answer together with the copy enclosed as soon as possible; reassures her she can rely on his best exertions being used for her interest. 1p. AL [signature clipped]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Returned from a \"melancholy\" visit with the unfortunate Mrs. Hubard \"who to add to all her woes\" had her house consumed by fire\"; her [MH] furniture \"was saved from flames but broken to pieces\"; Fanny [Hubard] was to be married to Mr. Sinclair but she is ill at Mrs. Hunt's; thier clothes were either stolen or burnt so that the inhabitants have collected 600 dollars for their relief and the ladies are to give them \"necessary apparel\"; indebted to her sister for writing; sister Cary's [Sarah (Blair) Cary] feet and ankles are swollen which makes tem \"apprehensive of dropsy\"; should not have gone down [to Ceeleys] as Miss Sally Anderson did not but could not think what to do with Mrs. Plinckard and her daughter who are with her [AB] for another month; Sally Anderson promises to try and give her her opinion [of Sarah Cary] so that she can pass on the information; Mr. Tucker has postponed his journey til day after tomorrow when \"this must away\"; Sister Thompson's [Elizabeth (Blair) Thompson] latest account says she was ill and went to Bath England but did not benefit from it; she [ET] says cost of living [in England] is so high that they had to \"put down many superfluities\"; she [AB] thinks one superfluity they should continue is wine; Mrs. Tazewell has had unfavorable account of her son William who has had 2 or 3 operations; he [WT] would have died but Mrs. Field took him in and did all that she could for his reliefl; refers her to B[etsey] Whiting's letter for \"occuraences from hence\"; Mrs. Hunt is shortly to marry Capt[ai]n Baron; her [AB] son Theo[doric]k [Banister] sends his love and best wishes. 3pp. ALS. Including ALS from Anne B[anister] to [Mary (Blair) Prescott], News about Sister Cary [Sarah (Blair) Cary]. Received a letter from Miss Sally [Anderson] from \"Ceeleys\" [Elizabeth County, Virginia] which says that Dr. Griffin is convinced Sis[te]r Cary (SC) has dropsy; discusses symptoms of her (SC) dropsy and the effect of Dr. Griffin's prescription; she (SC) presents her affection to her [MP], \"Betsey\" Eliza (Braxton) Whiting and her (EW) children; Miss Sally [Anderson] says her (SC) \"appetite and spirit are mending\"; plans to go down [\"Celleys\"] soon; Mr. Cary received a letter from Capt[ai]n Thompson which said his daughter Sarah was going to be married to a \"very genteel young gentleman\", with a \"genteel fortune\" who is in the Army; Norbourne [Thompson?] is again in command of a sloop of War \"which Lord Spencer says is to lead the way to a higher preferment\"; \"Polly\" Peachy and family are well; she [PP] is recovered and was visiting her parents [the Carys] looking better than before her illness; must write B. Fairfax who she heard has had a violent \"attack of Rhumatism.\" 2pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Endeavoring to get a road opened between this place and John Anderson's in Culpeper County and by his mill seat which will shorten the distance about three miles; discusses details of road; does not wish to take legal steps about road without consulting him; hopes he will have no objections so that it will take place \"as soon as the Bridge is done at the mouth of Carter's run.\" 1p. ALS. Including a map drawn by William Horner of the proposed road. 1p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Grateful for the confidence she reposes in him in respect to the instruction of her two sons; the character she gives them is not the result of partiality; he has heard \"favourable\" opinions of them by others; happy to have them in his care; her wishes will be respectfully attended to; too busy to give her an answer to her kind invitation; \"acknowledges the receipt of twenty dollars\" through her son; as he keeps books, will give her credit for same; has no stamped papers \"in this moment\". 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Witnessed the death of her (EW) Aunt Cary [Sarah (Blair) Cary]; she was seized about two weeks ago with a violent \"pleuricy\"; discusses the details of her (SC) illness; asks her to excuse the incoherence of her melancholy letter; daughter Peachy [Polly Peachy], sister Banister [Anne (Blair) Banister] and Sally Anderson were with her when she died; \"she (SC) retain[e]d her senses at the last, and prayed for all her friends\"; leaves it to her prudence whether it should be communicated to her mother [Mary Prescott]; asks her to write and tell her how her mother does. 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses the death of Sarah (Blair) Cary and Mr. Bracken's eulogy of her; her burial at Rich Neck; her (SC) husband's [Wilson Cary] reaction to her death; wishes she could comfort her (EW) and her [AB] sister [Mary (Blair) Prescott]; will not be able to visit them until she journeys this summer with Wilson Cary who is going to see his daughter Fairfax; asks if the neighbors assist her; hopes that thay do for their sakes because they may end up in the same situation; thinks Mr. Whiting, \"or any who kill meats\" wou[l]d spare his feet for jellies; sure that if she makes her wants known to them [her neighbors] \"will not fail to send often\"; asks her to make her [AB] sister [Mary Prescott] sensible of her \"tenderest sympathy and sincere love\"; rarely writes but does not love her less; Mary Andrews and Charlotte Balfour have written; received letters from Titchfield [Southhampton, England] poor Mary T. whose situation and her (EW) Mary's [Blair Whiting] are exactly alike -- \"except she grieves herself sick\"; concerned for her friends [EW, MP, MW] at \"Enfield\"; she [ET] greets them with love and asks to be informed of them; has been away from Williamsburg since early Jan[uar]y; from letters learned that Mary [(Blair)] A[ndrews] was not well and Jenny N. has a bad cough for which she does nothing; her [JN] son Tho[ma]s Hamilton \"is a lovely babe\" and the delight of his grandfather who with the rest of their connections are well; her [AB] son Theo[doric]k's trips to the \"Northard\" was good for his health and good looks; he [TB] just started the study of Physick; her [AB] son Monro is at Princeton College where he is liked by Masters and fellow students; he (MB) inquired after her (EW) and her family; Jenny Cary had been preparing to settle in Williamsburg prior to the death of her [AB] sister (SC), Mr. Cary will now settle there also; she has to look for another house and move so she can go up country; Polly Peachy who went home about a fortnight ago desired that she send her (EW) her [PP] love; her [PP] youngest child is the heartiest she ever had; Cousin Andrews wrote to her [AB] and requested news of her (EW); finds the account of her sons pleasing; asks her to accept her sincere love for herself and her children; asks her to tell \"Polly\" [Mary Blair Whiting] she regrets \"Dame Fortune deals so scantily by those, whose merits deserves her bounty's\"; hopes the object of her [MW] wishes will be hers; [verbatim transcription of Mr. Bracken's eulogy of Sarah (Blair) Cary]; asks her to write and let her know how they are; thinks it is possible that she (EW) could visit and leave \"Polly\" [MW] to attend her [MP]; hopes God will enable her to \"go thro[ugh] the fatigue\" of her \"benevolent undertaking\" without injury to herself; hopes he [God] will spare her to her children and her friends; Jenny Cary insists on her adding that she should have written but her mother (SC) usually wrote the letter for the family. 4pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Received her niece's letter by special messenger; she and her (EW) uncle [Wilson Cary] unite in thanks for her proof of affection and desire to see them; unable to commit themselves [AB, WC] to a definite time to visit her; she and her (EW) friends applaud her devotion to her \"afflicted parent\" [MP]; the Father [God] will not fail her in his rewards; if she had a carriage she would have planned to visit her sooner and longer; the Colonel [Wilson Cary] is grateful for her attention and sends his best wishes but concluded that he was unable to name the specific date they would be down to visit; if she (EW) was not so unlucky in her horses she [AB] would have gone and stayed with her and had Mr. C[ary] call for her; dined at \"Fairfield\" last Wednesday where she saw Mrs. Herbert who won her over by her high commendations of her (EW) and \"Polly\" [Mary Blair Whiting]; they [the Herberts] are to be there [Shannon Hill] on next Monday when she shall fix with the \"good Dowager Lady Washington\", who has promised to take her, the time of going to Capt[ai]n Byrds; the attention from that quarter [Mrs. Washington] has \"exceeded\" her expectation; plans on taking advantage of seeing as many old acquaintances as possible since she cannot see her; yesterday she and Mr. Cary made themselves sick by eating ice-creams, water-melons and plums at Mr. Baylors; is so sick she must \"repair to the pillow\"; apologizes for detaining man Ceasor; Betsey F. shed tears at some parts of her (EW) letter; she [BF] sends her love ro her and her children; she [BF] hopes she will be able to come with them but \"is not certain what effect her rhetoric may have with her Lord\"; was agreeably surprised by \"Betsey\" F.'s desire to come with them; Mr. Cary got her to choose a fashionable straw bonnet in Richmond, Virginia for \"Polly\" [MW]; hopes Ceasor can bring it to her [MW] but if not it will wait until she brings it; the hair must be \"drest\" [sic] to make it becoming; thinks along with B. Fairfax that her [AB] sister [MP] should be acquainted with the death of her Sister Cary [Sarah Cary] prior to Mr. Cary's coming there; afraid she will discover the truth through Mr. Cary's dress or demeanor; feels her [MP] senses are \"too much blunted\" for the death to make any impression on her; asks her (EW) to express her, Mr. Cary's and Betsey F.'s affection to her [AB] sister [MP]; \"Polly\" [MW] and her (EW) boys have a claim on her affection; has not heard from her own boys since she left the old city Williamsburg; expects Monro [Banister] to be in Virginia in Oct[obe]r; Theo[doric]k [Bainster] will then be settled in Rich[mond], Virginia in Chriegnan and Adams' Shop; in a year or two he [TB] goes to Scotland and after finishing there will visit his friends at Titchfield [Southhampton, England]; doesn't know whether she will live to see it; left Dr. Barraud in wretched health; he [DB] along with Mr. and Mrs. Tucker were preparing to set out for Augusta Springs [Augusta County, Virginia]; the Bishop also intended to go there; Mrs. Dunbar who also plans to go to Augusta Springs ought to vary her scene; she [Mrs. Dunbar] seems to feel the loss of her Daughter Tucker more now; was charged by the circle of acquaintances \"from that quarter\" to give affectionate remembrances to her (EW); asks to know if a letter from her brother [John Blair] was enjoyable or painful to her (EW) mother [MP]; wrote a few lines to her because Mrs. Washington thought she would be able to send a letter but was disappointed; met two Miss Whitings, her (EW) sisters at Mrs. Washington's and paid them particular attention; they [the Whitings] do not even visit her (EW) Bro[the]r Frank [Whiting?] who is close by; Betsey [Whiting] regrets this; hears that \"Polly\" plans on getting married; sends her blessing. 4pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents \"Arrived on the 10th day of this large city a perfect stranger\"; did not have a \"tittle\" but his cares were taken care of by the kind attentions of a family; welfare of his \"Enfield\" [Prince William County, Virginia] are predominant in his breast; stimulous added to his exertions by the fact that he will see his friends in the Spring; grateful acknowledgement of her last letter; answers that he did not go and see Capt[ain] Rutherford's father because he did not want to wound an old gentleman \"whose heart was already too deeply lacerated with the conduct of a bad son\"; assured she will not blame him for his conduct towards the family; discusses his classes; his professors, Doctor Woodhouse and Dr. Rush; does not have much time to himself but occaisionally goes to the theatre; wishes his friends at \"Enfield\" could partake of its amusement; has taken lodgings with the family of a good old lady who has half a dozen daughters the youngest of which is 30; they [the old lady and her daughters] reminds him of the \"Vicker\" [sic] of Wakefield's family \"for they are eternally making up and ripping old gause [sic]\"; must write to his friends; asks her to write soon; hopes health and happiness attend her; sends respectful compliments to Mrs. Lacey and all her other neighbors with whom he is acquainted. 3pp. ALS. [signature partially clipped]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Was delivered of a letter by her son, who is also his friend, George [Whiting]; sorry to inform her that the rumor that he was unwell for three weeks was true; was very ill for two weeks past having \"caught cold with the mumps\"; Colonel Parker sent him to this place with his carriage; has now recovered \"accept being very much debilitated\"; gives him pain to hear of Mamma's [Mary Prescott] situation; hopes she will be relieved of her troubles in a few days; unhappy for his d[ea]r Mary [Blair Whiting]; astonished that the pain in her [MW] jaw baffles the \"deep skill\" of his friend Lacy; has observed her complaining of her fingers getting tired and must do the same; expects to see her in eight or ten days at the farthest; wishes happiness attend her and hher family. 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Does not have time to answer her last letter as fully as he intended; when he was last at \"Enfi[el]d\" a certain gloom appeared to hover round which he could not account for in any other way but his having the Blue [Thew?] which was fully confirmed by her last letter to him; that he caused them one pleasing moment has been productive on many serious reflections; is she had known his motive she would not have blamed him; had no idea of continuing until this time in the Army but it has improved his medical knowledge; is more determined to resign and see her about Chris[tmas] in the character of a student of Physick; his Capt[ain] has been absent for three or four weeks and he has command of the Company; he finds this position diagreeable as he is out all hours of the night and sometimes all night which he finds bad for his health; there are a number of strangers there at present; the Third [?] Reg[imen]t has arrived from Mary[lan]d and half of the first Reg[imen]t of Artillery; some of the officers are very agreeable and some the reverse; would be in vain for him to attempt descriptions of the place at present; if she has seen Mr. Jefferson's ideas they are elegant; in his next letter he will try to give a description of the place and its natives; is writing from a cold tent with nothing between him and the Heavens except little canvas which he hopes will give him excuse for the scrawl; hopes she will not be so cruel as to keep her word and not write to him while he is at camp; asks her to take compassion on a poor being and write to the care of Henry Peyton, Winchester, Virginia; if her mother [Mary Prescott] can remember him asks her to mention him to her and his dear friends. 3pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents To tell him she is offended with him is needless since he doesn't care about her and doesn't love her; this is the third letter she has wirtten to him and has not gotten one back from his Lordship; calls him Lieutenant Chintze and says he doesn't love \"Crab Sally\" now; hates one Betsey Coonrod who is in town; he must love her as she loves him \"next to ...\"; thanks him for Mairs and Betsey's last letter; Bet[sey] tells her she wrote by last weeks mail; asks him to enquire about that letter for her as she suspects the post office kept it for its own private picking; asks him to get it and send it to her; says she will probably pay the postage of all the letters from Betsey; that is Whiting's proposition \"as it will save sharp skins which he finds scarce article at Denby\"; Whiting is one of the most industrious souls that ever lived; he [RHL] ought to come up and take pattern; he says at this moment she is longing to see him; asks him to come. 3pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Asks why her niece is so long silent; asks if her letters might be \"mis-carried\"; write her and Betsey F[airfax] and Mrs. Ambler by Mr. Carter Harrison; received Mrs. Ambler's reply, so believes the letters reached their destination; has been with her friend Mrs. Lyons for almost two months, but is \"just on the wing for Richmond\" Virginia; plans to go from there to Petersburg Virginia and Mr. Peachy's; expects Polly [Peachy] will accompany her to the old city Williamsburg; plans to see Monro [Banister] who she hopes will not again be disappointed in visiting Virg[ini]a; visited yesterday at Mrs. Page's (Colonel William Nelson's daughter Sally Cary) where she learned Mr. Charles Page, her husband, was to set out tomorrow for \"the Ridge\"; although this is her last day there decided to take the opportunity to let her know that a fortnight ago Jenny Henderson added another son to her family; she [JH] is poorly harrased by a bad coughwhich she has had for awhile; if the letter she expects to meet in Rich[mon]d does not have a better account of her [JH], she will take the stage directly to Williamsburg; the rest of the relatives are well; certain that if other family members knew she was writing they would unite in wishing her and her children \"tender and affectionate remembrances\"; Mrs. Lyons and R. Dawson desire to be presented to her (EW) with their sincere regards; must scratch up a few lines to B[etsey] F[airfax]; asks to hear from her; would like her to say when it will be possible to come \"down the country\" 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents She and Mary [Blair Whiting] surprised by the arrival of \"favorite Henry's arrival\" there with l[ette]rs for their \"D[ea]r RObert\" and indulgences that he and all their friends are well; asks him to make her congratulations to his sister and her \"better half\" on the pleasing event; suspects she would have been more gratified if it had been a daughter; asks him why he didn't make an apology for her to her old friend Mr. Throckmorton for her not visiting him; would have gone from Mrs. Aris's to visit him [Mr. Throckmorton] if she had known her road from Fairfield was washed out; would have gone to see him [Mr. Throckmorton] from his son and daughter where she was visiting but she was indisposed; told his [Mr. Throckmorton] son Mordica to tell him why she could not visit; if she ever lives to cross this ridge again she will make ample reparation to him and several others; he [Mr. Throckmorton] was mistaken in thinking she went to see all but him; Farva and the boys left before Henry's arrivval; Farva was so affected at leaving he cried; remarks what a wor[l]d it would be if all humans were like him [Farva]; she and Mary [Blair Whiting] have been very lonely since he, the boys and Farva have been gone; discusses Billy Marlow's extreme illness; sent for D[octo]r Lacey who pronounced him [BM] \"highly inflamitory\"; thinks at her \"time of life\" it is natural to feel melancholy and not be able to account for it; her soul sympathizes with Mrs. Magill whose son died, she [Mrs. Magill] would be happy \"if it wou[l]d please heaven to bless them with children\"; thinks children give their parents a lot of worry and anxiety; asks him to make his respects to both Mr. and Mrs. Magill, D[ocot]r Mackey and Lady - with \"Polly\"; asks him to tell her Aunt she will always be happy to see her or any of his other connections; asks him to tell his cousin she looks forward to seeing her next month; Henry says he will b back next week; Mary [Blair Whiting] intends to write to him (RL); Henry promises to come down with him (RL) and Mary; brings painful recollection when she remembers it will ahsten their [RL, MW] departures from them; Dr. Lacey thinks it probable Rush wou[l]d come to the Federal City as he [DL] did not suppose he (RL) would \"relinquish his offices in the Mint\"; if so it would shorten his (RL) journey; will offer her prayers up for his safety; hopes her letters will not fill him with \"enuis\"; his letter to George shall be sent by the first opp[ortunit]y; tells him to ask Mr. G. Taylor, if he sees him if he has been or intends to be in Harrison C[i]ty, and Green Briar and entreat him to see into by l[ette]r or some other way that the taxes are settled in time to save the lands; if she loses them [the lands] \"the fat will be all in the fire to remind him\" [Mr. G. Taylor] ; they are patented in Roger Prescott's name by Whitecroft to him; Masfield never answered her letter. 4pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Received letters from family and an hour ago sealed one to his mother; he (RL) will be glad that [Theodorick] Banister is nearly well and will be with them next week; he [Banister] now walks with a crutch after experiencing a summer of misery and wishing for death; must have been distressing for his [Banister] mother, whose spirits must now be revived; Doctor thinks he [Banister] is out of danger; the account given of him [Banister] to all of his friends must have been distressing; thinks William will take his horse at what was their bargain; he [GW] is sorry he [William] has been so cheated in him; whatever he (RL) does about the business he [GW] will be satisfied with; tells him to take care of his colt; \"do what will make a darner deep it fat this winter\"; lets him \"know whats for a tail Camelia \u0026amp; Tennius carries\"; supposes Billy has got him [the colt] in new order by now and sold him; rejoices to hear all their friends are well in Winchester; hopes they are well in Trenton; does not have time to write to Mary [Blair Whiting] but plans on writing her tomorrow; doesn't think Williamsburg agrees with his health; has not been well since arriving and presently has a bad cold and fever; has not been to lecture [at College of William \u0026amp; Mary] for two days but reads in his room night and day; as soon as well will attend the College [of William \u0026amp; Mary]; is much pleased with rules and modes of proceedings; on Monday and Wednesday evenings attends Mr. Madison's lectures on moral philosophy and on Friday his natural lecture; the rest of the week Mr. Andrew's lectures on Mathematics; spends spare time on history; is now reading \"Bolline\" must stop to write a composition on \"Innate Ideas\" asks him to give his love to all his friends in Winchester as well as in the neighborhood \"particularly to the \"Sun Beam of Beauty\"; will be \"acarn'd\" \"Polly\" if they do not have \"Oysters for dinner as big as your hand.\" 3pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents She will be surprised to hear from him at this late date; asks for her indulgence for the above as well as the long silence; hopes the partiality that has predominated in his favor will leaf her to condmn his errors in the spirit of mildness; has been anxiously expecting to hear from his friends for some weeks in order to give her the information she needs in respect to sending his horse to meet him; pleasure is denied him which accounts for the late date of his letter; has not heard from his friends since January and thinks thay have forgotten him; this is enough to destroy the capacity for study or reflection; is almost out of patience and hopes \"that sweet little cherub\" bid him be silent and informs him he will be rewarded for his unhappy moments which are blessings in diguise; she has expressed a wish for a better description of the Philadelphia Medical Society; the numbers are composed of the most respectable physicians in the Union; Dr. Rush is their president and all of their professors are members; his dissertation was uniformly approved of; has acquired enough \"poseelavity\" [?] to have Dr. Conrad elected a member; will give her a full account of seeing her at the \"delectable old mansion\"; he is patronized by Dr. Boyce, an old classmate of his Master's while in Europe; he [Dr. Boyce] is a physician to the Bettering House where he [RHL] attneds three times a week, and sees the prescriptions of upwards of two hundred patients; he [RHL] also attends the hospital and is determined to let no opportunity pass unnoticed where he can acquire the least information in the line of his profession; believes he shall return by way of the city of Washington and can get a horse of his uncle's perhaps the last of the month; he will return good for evil and write to his amiable friend Mary B[lair] W[hiting]. 4pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Received her favor of the 8th instant by her Overseer Mr. Leech together with a bank note for one hundred dollars for which he has given him a receipt; enclosed copies of Mr. Prescott's, now her account, on which he is owed 5 pounds ten shillings which he wishes her to remit to him as soon as she can; has also enclosed the goldsmith's bill for the \"lockett\" by which she will see it cost eighteen shillings more than she sent for it; thinks the balance of the \"segars\" was three dollars which she is also charged for; she will find that Bennet and Wath's account, after deducing returned articles is £34.6.6 1/2, including the \"pins and paper\", which is less than she thought; his daughter \"Peggy\" was married the 31st of Decem[ber] to Mr. Thom[a]s Fairfax; she [PF] along with Herbert and Nancy send their compliments to her and Mrs. Whiting; gives him pleasure to hear that Mr. Fran[ci]s Whiting has at last been rewarded by Mrs. T. Washington for his long and constant attachment; wishes them every happiness. 1p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Wrote his friend about a fortnight ago by Mr. J.H. Peyton and having heard of Mr. Brent's leaving town tomorrow hastens to write her again; confesses his head is not in the \"fittest mode for writing\"; the Peacheys, Carys and BAnisters dined to day at Mr. Andrew's; Charlotte Balfour also \"made one of the party\"; he had unfortunately made other plans with gentleman \"where the sparkling glass circulated too freely\" and dissipated all his ideas; trusts her other correspondents will make up for his deficiency; sends her the glad tidings of Theo[dorick] Banister's recovery; he [TB] is again able to join their family parties altho[ugh] still an invalid; if he [TB] can be restrained he might get perfectly well, but he is a Banister in temper and constitution; Munro Banister just left Will[iams]burg for Princeton to graduate; he (MB) had been sent for to see his brother [TB] possibly for hte last time; he (MB) is \"in the just sense of the word, a sweet youth\"; the Tuckers left yesterday for Winchester; Mr. P. Basset and Dr. Barroud's sweet daughter were of the party; Mr. James Preston and his spouse [lately the accomplished Miss Nancy Taylor] were to travel with them [the Tuckers] as far as Richmond; suposses Mrs. [Anne (Blair)] Banister or his sister will give her the news of the city; has only to offer her and sweet Mary [Blair Whiting] his congratulations on her hymenial prospects; Charlotte Balfour has told him one thousand things to say but his mind is treacherous and he cannot recollect them and is unfit to do her comp[li]m[en]ts justice; tell George [Whiting] and Francis [Whiting] he longs to shake them by the hand; appropos to George they shall have a little more money in the fund for him soon; hopes to receive soon money from Prentis and Col[onel] and she is entitiled to her mother's and brother's share which will be about $120; his \"darling Thomas is well.\" 4pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Takes up his pen with reluctance to write about the unexpected insanity of his brother; on his arrival in Charlestown found him in chains an dthinks his situation demanded it; he [RL brother] is pleased and exults his chains; he [RL brother] is in one of Uncle Hite's houses in Charlestown -- very private and with a good attendant; he [RL brother] is allowed only to see his particular friends which he (RL) thinks should not happen until the disease \"takes a change\"; his brother has lost 140 ounces of blood in two days which has had some happy effects as he is much calmer; the physicians think that love is the cause of his situation; his brother would dwell forever on ther frame of Mrs. P. Fairfax and wishes him to purchase her from Tom; he [RL brother] was in Baltimore in this situation and nearly killed two men running his horse thro[ugh] the streets under the whip\"; his good sister , \"Pniou\" leaves him [RL brother]; his parents know nothing of his brother's confinement; beleives his brother's disease can be cured by physicians like all others; has written to Dr. Rush explaining the disease, cause, etc.; visits his brother tomorrow accompanied by Dr. Conrad; his visit will be short as the physicians think his presence injures rather than alleviates; cannot help indulging his brother; is not very well and plans to spend next week at Bath; Unle Peyton's family set out yesterday; he did not see them [the Peytons]; supposes she has heard the news of Miss Drew's death; sympathizes with Miss Drew's parents; send love to Mary [Blair Whiting]; his sister is well, and Louis sends his love. 4pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents \"Ceasor sets out in the morning for Winchester -- to attend you highness and my Dear Peggy to our casstle\" [sic]; expects him to tea on Sunday; Mamma [Eliza Whiting] says if Mr. Peyton and Mary do not come she will scold everyone that comes near her; \"that among there [sic] cants and there [sic] words she is very much mortified\"; if his sister McGuire knew how much her happiness would have added to her happiness on that day she would have come; tells him to give her and her mother's (EW) tenderest affection to his sister McGuire; it is dark so she bids him Adieu. 1p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Letter is dated is March 29, no year. Is at Brown's Hotel, Washington; dines with Colonel Momar yesterday; there is at this time 30 to 40 applicants; cannot say what chance he stands, there was a number before him; asks her if she can procure a horse for their contemplated trip; left Betsey in deep affliction on Friday mo[rning]; Will is well and all friends; will see her in a few days; Colonel Muras is very ill therefore he has lost a valuable friends in that business; sends love to all. 1p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Regrets parting with her (EW) \"sweet son\" [George Whiting] who is leaveing Williamsburg; agrees he should quit college \"at least for a time\"; the conduct of some of the students [at the College of William \u0026amp; Mary] have surpassed anything ever heard of; leaves George who from necessity among them to tell her of \"their wicked and sacrilegious proceedings\"; is told the visitors meet today and doesn't know what their deliberation will be; hopes it will be something \"that in future secure the College from the odium the late unpresidented [sic] behaviour [sic] of the students must have cast upon it\"; glad her son [GW] \"is among the number of those who see their conduct in its proper light\"; thinks the news of Polly Peachy's loss has reached \"Enfield\"; fears that her situation will require all the fortitude she is possessed of; believes her [PP] father-in-law is one of \"the best men\" and will do everything he can to \"soften the rigour [sic] of the situation\"; she [CB] has not been to visit her [PP] since her husband's death; she [PP] and her father-in-law are to write to the family until her husband's affairs are settled; would be elated to have so dear a friend [PP] living near her if her own residence in Williamsburg were permanent; has kept her promise to her dying friend [Jenny Henderson] to care for her son Thomas; does not want to be separated from Thomas for whom she feels a mother's fondness; has been told that his [Thomas] father [Rev. James Henderson] has been paying his addresses to Miss Macon since last Aug[us]t and she has repeatedly rejected him; he [JH] has never mentioned his affairs to her so that she does not know if the reports are true; prays for his [JH] happiness, hopes he would treat her with more confidence; had promised Jenny to continue there Williamsburg until Mr. H[enderson] was married; hopes he [Thomas] may meet a good mother-in-law [stepmother]; if she witnesses any unkindness to Thomas by a new stepmother -- the idea makes her shuddder; thinks she ought to apologize for dwelling on the subject; her [CB] brother is settling himself and his family up in Norfolk, Virginia having just arrived from Philadelphia Pennsylvania with his wife, son and daughter, all in perfect health; fears a change from a northern climate for htem may not be favourable \"particularly as Norfolk is known to be so fatal to children\"; has been asked by her brother is she would like to live with his family and says she will if she leaves her current habitation; plans to visit her brother when he is settled; as all her friends will probably write will only take the time to ask her opinion of her (EW) Uncle [Wilson] Cary's marriage?; fears Wilson's [Cary] poor children will be sufferers; sometimes old men do strange things; asked to be remembered to \"Polly\" [Mary Blair Whiting] and Dr. Little tho[ugh] she \"has not the pleasure of his acquaintance\"; supposes Frank [Francis Whiting] is at school and sends her love to him; her little \"darlin'\" [Thomas] sends a kiss to cousing Whiting. 4pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Letter is dated February 22, no year. Gratification experienced upon receiving her letter was only exceeded by memories of the few happy days they spent together; hopes she will be able to return the attentions she received from her and Dr. [Robert H.] and [Mary] Little; sorry to hear that she has been indisposed but is sure that since spring is coming she will regain her usual health; if it is in her power she will accept her kind invitation; received her cotton two days ago and will attend to it with pleasure; sent for the weaver directly but could not prevail her to take it until she had it wound which she will set about tomorrow; the weaver thinks ther is enough cotton to warp 50 yards or it will 12 pounds of cord she (EW) has sent; tells her to send what cord she has ready and she will have the balance spun for her; does not think it will take as much cord as the weaver says or it would be unecessary to have more spun than will be wanted; asks her not to says it is giving her too much trouble \"for among friends these trifles should be thought nothing of\"; she has an excellent spinner who has little or nothing to do; her \"good man\" is not at home or she is sure she would have a message from him; asks her to tell Dr. Little she longs to make them acquainted as she is sure they would like each other; for the past six weeks she has been in a continual round of dissipation; balls, routs and squeezes are the names given to the parties which she thinks very improper as they deserve more stupid names; 40 or 50 people meet together to sip their tea, swallow jelly or syllabub, sit until 12 o'clock and perhaps not once open their mouths the whole evening to say more than \"how do you\"; is quite worn out and determined to be thought unfashionable than continue one of the fools any longer; just called down to receive visitors so is forced to leave off without saying half she intended; sends love and best wishes to her and her family. 3pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Blushed at her gentle reproof; throws herself on her mercy for pardon; passes last winter with her friend Mrs. Hamilton, the British Consul's Lady, in Norfolk; Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton have been very good to both her and her son [Theodorick Bland] in Scotland; promised to stay this winter with them [the Hamiltons]; would like to have been excused because going prevented her from seeing her (EW) , and she has to spend too much money on clothers \"to keep up the Lady\"; has a plausible excuse to offer when she gets \"down\" [to Norfolk] which will be in the middle of next month; Munro [Banister] expects to get a license for practicing law when he becomes of age in May; he (MB) is bent on going to the \"new countries,\" Kentucky being one where there will be a dividend of land in which he and his brother [TB] are sharers\"; he (MB) then plans on going to Louisiana; asks how she can absent herself from him (MB) when he is leaving so soon; finds fault with the Hamiltons for being too perservering in their wishes; must try to hold her place and quit too; before leaving Norfolk last spring Niece [Mary (Blair)] Andrews and family came down; about that time Mr. H-ort [?] set out for Mr. Wormley's, by whom she and Mary [Anrews] wrote her; Monro George, who met Mr. James Wormley in Alex[andri]a, Virginia went to Richmond and was discarded by Miss Jane Wormley to whom he was engaged, was so bewildered he brought the letters back here without delivering them; he failed to give them back until now; she and Mrs. A[ndrews] thought the letters so old they were not worth postage; wishing to prove they weren't neglectful of her, Mrs. A[ndrews] has taken them with her on a trip to Wilton, hoping she can find some private conveyance from Richmond; enclosed are four profiles sent to her from Mary Andrews, Mr. [James] Henderson, Son Munro [Banister] and herself, Mr. H[enderson]'s is a good likeness of Thomas; Mary A[ndrews], Mr. [Henderson] and Charlotte Balfour are resolved to write her (EW) soon; Charlotte Balfour and Jane Cary send greetings; they are all well although Charlotte B[alfour] is recovering the \"second most sever attack this fall\"; Polly Peachy is in Petersburg, Virginia with her daughters attending weddings, races, and plays; Mr. Cary and Lady are not yet returned from Fluvanna, Sally [Cary] went with them, she and Jane [Cary] are very pretty; Wilson [Cary, Jr.] is reading law in Rich[mon]d with Mr. Edm[un]d Randolph; thinks Wilson [Cary] \"a sweet youth\", she wishes was not so many Democrats; \"he [WC, Jr.] has been drawn in one scrape by them [Democrats], for w[hi]ch he has been a true penitent\"; the Peyton Randolph she (EW) saw in the papers was Edmund R[andolph's] son, not Nancy Innes' lover who is son to Peyton Randolph of Wilton; Nancy Innes and Peyton Randolph have plighted their troths; has not seen Mrs. Innes since her late affliction as when she retuned to the \"old city\" Williamsburg she was gone to her sister in Cumberland where her daughter was married; fears she will not see Mrs. I[nnes] again as when she returns she [AB] will be in Norfolk, and Mrs. I[nnes] will be packing so that she can move in with her daughter; the Tuckers are at Sir Peyton Skipwith's on a visit to the Corbins in King and Queen [County, Virginia]; had letters in June from her son [TB] and her sister [ET] who were then well; Theo[doric]k has not yet seen his Aunt but plans to visit her at Titchfield England after he takes his degrees in the spring; he [Tb] then plans to go to London and maybe Paris if she can afford it; Mr. Rose lies at deaths door in Stannton [sic] on his return from the Springs; Theo[doric]k speaks highly of Robert Wilson and of his Aunt Chisholm's attention to him; he [TB] never fails to mention her (EW) and her family, particularly his friends [Dr. Robert H.] Little and George [Whiting]; her [AB] sister [ET] and her family were all well; two of her [ET] daughters, Sarah and Alishen, married men of fortune, while the eldest, Mary, married a poor man who is the captain of a ship of war that is fighting the French; they [Mary (Thompson) and husband] have two children, maybe three; Mary [(Thompson)] and her children live with her mother and father while her husband is gone; hopes Mary's [(Thompson)] husband and Norborne [Thompson?] capture some rich prizes; Alfred Thompson was in the artillery and expected to be promoted as war has been declared; Helen is sixteen years old and taller than either of her sisters though not so handsome; she [ET] expresses affection for her (EW) and her family; congratulates her on the recovery of Mary [(Whiting) Little] and \"her darling pet\"; \"Increase and multiply seems to be the text perfectly understood by the former [ML]\"; asks to be presented with affection to her family; asks her to kiss \"little Bet\" [EL] for \"Aunt Ban\" which is what most of the children call her; heard Francis [Whiting] joined the Navy; heard of Mr. George's [Whiting] courtship which she thinks he is too young to be involved in; is at Mr. Henderson's where Mrs. Cocke has come to spend the day with Charlotte Balfour and herself; Mrs. Cocke sends love and good wishes; thinks Mr. Henderson might marry again, hopes the woman is good to Thomas. 4pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Encloses letter begun at several times; ingratitude not one of her faults but omission is; every idea engrossed by Cousin Andrews for whom she feels sympathy; Mr. Andrews is dying; will leave few to honor him for honor or integrity; discharged every trust with propriety \"\u0026amp; never did the Widow or Orphan suffer by him\"; her life for the past two years had few pleasures; fears her Father Peachy, who declines fast, will die; does not think there is anyone in Williamsburg whom they could \"Claim as a friend\"; they have been unsuccessful at farming and have had to break up their plantation and hire out their negroes; her [NP] Betsey tho[ugh] 15 is very small and looks like a girl of 13; Polly is taller and she thinks will make a pretty woman; they [Betsey and Polly Peachy] have sweet tempers; does not want her to think \"Bet\" [BP] \"not possible\" but her sister is prettier; wishes she could bring her daughters to see her (EW) on the way to visit Betsy, but it will not be possible; is vexed and grieved when she reflects that her sister is deprived of the friend she (EW) would have made if it were not for a foolish quarrel; the two Banisters [Monro and Theodorick] only excused from making a breach between friends except their youth; they [the two Banisters] told Betsy she (EW) call[e]d Mr. F[airfax] \"a fool with his animal magnatism\"; this is of no consequence for her (EW) to learn but was originally the cause of displeasure; has \"learnt\" Theo[doric]k [Banister] \"with some other Chaps as thoughtless as himself\" are living in Edinburgh; is a sad thing for children to be \"giddy and extravagant\"; company obliges her to conclude; assures \"Betsy\" and her children of her and her children's love; flatters herself that she will soon hear from her and that she will be forgiven for her long silence. 3pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Advises him to accomodate his remedies to the state of the system in his contest with \"a powerful and insidious epidemic\"; advises him to tru all modes of treatment; there is a right treatment and he hopes he will find it; true in their country that in rainy seasons low situations are healthy, and high ones sickly; former completely overflowed with water and the \"coltes having no more upon\" [missing] to favor \"putrefaction\"; tells him to tell his farmers who complain about the Plaster of Paris as the cosue of their sickness the story of the potato and how it was banished from France; hopes the Plaster of Paris will not be \"dishonored\" or the sewers of their country degraded by a similar act; his [BR] city is unusually healthy; heavy rains washing the streets and common sewers have been the means \"in the hands of heaven\" of keeping the City healthy. 2pp. AL. [signature clipped]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Just \"on the wing\" for her winter quarters in Norfolk, Virginia from where she will write to her the particulars as soon as she writes two or three letters to Europe; thanks her for her last letter and says she wrote back but just found out she never got the letter; their friends and relatives are well except for a few colds w[hi]ch were to be expected at that season; Tho[ma]s Henderson and Polly Peachy's two youngest children have the whooping cough tho[ugh] it is not yet severe; Mrs. P., her two daughters and niece and niece [Mary] Andrews with others send affection to her and her family; has not seen Monro [Banister] since last April; he (MB) is well tho[ugh] she trusts and busy in Petersburg, Virginia looing into their \"deranged concerns\"; credits Heaven with supplying her a friend who would keep Theo[doric]k comfortable and happy in Europe [un]til his brother had made some arrangements; he [TB] must have suffer[e]d as his last letter was dated Aug[us]t 24th and he had just gone through his hardest examinations and expected the 12th of Sep[tembe]r following to take his Degrees as a Doctor; he [TB] was soon after to go to Titchfield England, then to London and in the spring to embark for Vir[gini]a; always sends love to her family; a letter from her [AB] sister [Elizabeth Thompson] dated Sep[tembe]r 1st was full of tenderness for her (EW) family; her [ET] family was well but sad because her daughter Mary's husband, Capt[ai]n Dixon, was lost off the coast of Ireland last April; she (EW) may have seen the particulars in the paper, he [CD] commanded the Apollo; his [CD] wife and three children are now residents of their family which adds to the expenditures and the war which makes everything so high, they can scarcely afford to live; anxious to hear how they are after the sickly summer; asks if she has heard anything from Frances [Whiting]; hopes Heaven long preserves the comfort she (EW) gets from her children; sends her affection; asks her to kiss Mary's [Little] bairns for her; the Hamilton's certainly go to Europe next spring. 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Asks her to what she owes the long silence; having written a long letter after she returned from Norfolk she was surprised at not having a reply since she (EW) is such a punctual correspondent; fears autumn may have brought sickness to her family; cannot write with the facility she used to so she procrastinated writing this letter; Theo[doric]k [Banister] arrived in perfect health; as she (EW) is also a mother she is assured of her empathy with ther feelings on the arrival of Theo[doric]k; hopes Francis [Whiting] has regained his health upon returning home; the ship which brought him [TB] home was destined up to City Point and his baggage \"being still on board, obliged him immediately to Petersburg\"; otherwise Munro [Banister] would have come down and given her the gratification of seeing the happy meeting; she expects them [MB, TB] on the stage day after this; the Hamiltons expect to sail in Dec[embe]r for England; plans on going to Norfolk to see them as soon as it is safe from yellow fever; plans to visit her (EW) in the summer following if she can raise enough money; Theo[doric]k says her [AB] sister [Elizabeth Thompson] is not well at Titchfield, England but her complaints are not dangerous; received a letter from her sister [ET] and the Admiral Thompson who is still in health and cheerful in his eighty sixth year; her son [TB] says the whole family is agreeable and handsome, especially the female part; Norbourne Thompson is still without a ship and living on half pay with \"Lord Bentick \u0026amp; the promises of great men\"; he [TB] did not see Alfred Thompson who is in Gibralter with the Army; he is a 1st Lieutenant in the Artillery; her sister [ET] sends affections to her and her family; she [ET] was very good to her [AB] son which makes her love her more, if possible; the \"Old City\" Williamsburg very sickly this Fall; Mrs. Andrews and Griffen Peachy have been seriously ill; both are better but not well yet; Jane Cary's mother, sister and brother have gone to Albemarle among their relatives since Jane's death; Wilson is married to Virginia Randolph, a very accomplished lady; they [Wilson and Virginia] are going to live with his grandfather; Sally is betroth[e]d to Mr. Henson, a student of law, very respectable but of slender fortune; Mrs. Andrews and Mrs. Peachy with their daughters greet her and hers as does Charlotte Balfour, Mr. Henderson whose son [Thomas] is well and he is still a widower, Mr. Cocke, the Tazewells, the Skipwiths, the Tuckers and the \"good old Carys, not yet return[e]d from their summer's excursion\"; Mrs. Skipwith writes her husband is so ill she fears she will never reach home; [...?]. 3pp. AL. [letter mutilated, signature missing]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thro[ugh] Mr. Mason, a student at William and Mary College, she [AB] heard that George [Whiting] was married to an \"amiable young lady\" of whom she (EW) approved; heard it exhilarated her spirits so that she lost all sickness; hopes that loss may very long be hers; congratulates her; asks her to congratulate the wedding pair for her; \"the Doctor [Robert H. Little], his sweet Rib [Mary (Whiting) Little], and Francis [Whiting]\" all possess her best wishes; [addresses her next remark to RH] intended to reply to his letter introducing Mr. Brown, but was waiting for him to arrive which he hasn't yet; she and her friends made repeated inquires after Mr. Brown to no avail; was worried about not having heard from them knowing she (EW) was in poor health; planned on writing them a long letter when she was taken sick with pleurisy; recovered from her illness and wrote before she had a more serious attack; describes her illness and treatment by bleeding; not allowed to write very much because of her illness; wrote her two letters from Norfolk which she believes never got to her; Monro's [Banister] marriage to Miss P. \"has long since been done away - even after the fixing of the wedding date\"; he is now engaged to another to whom he is sincerely attached; Miss P. Bolling, daughter of Mr. Robert Bolling by his first wife, with the consent of her father and grandmother decided to marry Monro; if they could both dispose happily with their other two sons their hearts would be replete; her family is in perfect health and asks to be remembered to her (EW) family; Admiral Thompson and his family are well although Norbourne is in Ireland as Commander of the Sea Fencibles and Alfred is in Gibralter as a 1st Lieutenant in the Royal Artillery; Uncle [Wilson] Cary recovering from a fall from his horse in which he broke no bones but was \"sadly bruised\"; Mrs. Andrews is in delicate health and seldom well for a whole week, partly from fatigue caused by being \"(Martha like) 'careful and troubled about many things'\"; she [Mrs. Andrews] sends her love as do all their connections and favorite friends; Sally Cary is married to Mr. Henson and has a son named William Henry; Wilson Cary was married to Miss Virginia Randolph at Tuckahoe? has a child named Wilson Miles; Polly Peachy who is married to Mr. Tabb had a premature child this winter and was reduced to death's door but recovered perfectly; Theo[doric]k was instrumental in the recovery and is now fixing her eight miles from Petersburg; her mother and her [?] are well and living at Mr. Peachy Senior's in the house where Mr. Hornsby lived when she (EW) was here; Mrs. Tucker wants her (EW) to visit so they can \"turn out\" and \"set the town to rights\"; she [MT] married her daughter to Mr. Joseph Cabell \"one of the most sensible, best informed men of the age\"; Mr. Cary's Sen[io]r and Jun[io]r (Rebecca and Jane) wish to be retained in her memory and to assure her they would be happy to see her there; Niece Andrews would like to stay at her house; asks her to come; Mrs. Skipwith is at her daughter Corbin's; the Hamiltons, whom she left in March last, wish to be remembered to her; they were pleased by her (EW) remembrances; asks her to kiss the little ones for her; finds Papa thinks her namesake the prettiest because she has black eyes; tells her to tell Papa [KH] that she excuses his being partial to [Frances] Anne Banister; has tacked an \"e\" to her name because it was prettiest, asks them to follow the example; tell Mr. Little that she is pleased that he submits to the government of his \"fat little wife.\" 4pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Upon returning from Alexandria last Sunday found his letter of the proceeding evening; sorry that his absence prevented him from seeing him; \"As Saturday is always a Holiday with us at the Commencement of Congress\" he frequently visits his friends on that day in Alexadnria; affords him the pleasure to render him services there or elsewhere; asks him to let him know what the business he alluded to in his letter was and he would do it immediately; can do nothing more than speculate on the subject of Peace or war as no official communications have been received from England since the meeting of Congress; prevailing opinion there is that there will be no war; he has his fears; thinks they are apt to believe what they wish; asks to be presented respectfully to Mrs. Whiting and Mrs. Little. 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Assures him he felt pride and pleasure with the way he acted with Myers; his conduct evinced sentiments of \"honout\" and humanity; his [Myers] behavior almost indicates \"the moon must have some agency with his intellects\"; discusses an incident in which Myers pulled out his \"bane\" and commanded him [Sommervell] \"to swallow it\"; shame added to the folly by the fact that no witnesses were present; discusses his involvement with a woman who is not named; Mr. Coleman has lately been in that city and has seen a report of the affair in his favor; other news. 4pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Received her letter of August 26 with the four profiles and letter from John for which she is obliged; after returning from Mr. Tabbs at Goshen was attacked with the ague and fever right after two spells of another nature from which she was barely recovered; her \"poor old shatter[e]d carcase\" was so weakened she could not write; has gotten well by removing with Theodorick's [Banister] family to \"a healthy little spot a few miles from Petersburg\"; her \"sweet Grand Daughter\" recover[e]d her lost flesh there [near Peterburg]; Monro [Banister] and his wife and child have left Williamsburg in search of health; the child [MB's son] was a fine large child but has become emaciated probably because the place Williamsburg is unhealthy although he is also teething; certain that Mr. Little will agree that the place is not healthy; sorry that Mr. Little was so sick, but it might have been a \"seasoning\" and hopes he will come there again although he has determined not to; if he (RL) never visits her again she and her family send their good wishes to him wherever he is; concerned that she (EW) has suffered badly with rheumatism this summer; wishes she had the power to relieve her; hers (EW) and Mary's [Little] profiles are not so striking as the two little girls whom she thinks look like thier mother when a child; thankful for the affectionate dispositions of her two little nieces [she is really their great great Aunt]; thanks her for teaching them to know her; sends love and kisses to the girls; George and Lady [Frances Harrison (Horner) Whiting] seem to understand well the text \"increase and multiply\"; saw in Norfolk last year a lady who spoke highly of her (EW) daughter-in-law [FW]; hopes Francis Beverly [Whiting] will be as successful in his pursuits; sends love to her sons; asks her to send her affection to Mary [Little], a \"paragon of industry\" and her Hubby [RH]; the Doctor and his Lady asked her to remember to say they planned on visiting next summer; she plans to visit if her \"infirmities will permit\"; shall exert herself to join them [Doctor, Lady]; fears she flatters herself; Polly Tabb sends her love and Mary, who has one little girl, sets out on Saturday to visit her mother, where she expects to increase her family; her [Mary] husband is expected to return from Ballston Springs where bad health carri[e]d him; [...?]; if their friends in the \"Old City\" knew she was writing would ask to be remembered; plans, if they are all well next month, to accompany her two sons, their wives and grandchildren to the place of her nativity Williamsburg; her friends are all anxious to be acqainted with her daughters [in-law]; from there [AB's family] will return home and she will go to see the Hamiltons in Norfolk probably for the last time as they plan to go to England next spring; Niece A[ndrews] write Charlotte Balfour is sadly affected with gout, with one hand disabled and sometimes she even gets it in the head and stomach; she [CB] looks terrible; this is a specimen of Monro's [Banister] paper; he keeps a good heart and thinks in the winter it will be in more demand. 4pp. ALS. [letter mutilated]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Would have made an early reply to her last letter but was sick; asks for forgiveness for procrastinating in writing; is in this neighborhood because Theodorick's [Banister] wife, [Signora Tabb] was going to \"increase her family\" and did have a daughter; she [ST] \"looks badly\" which is not surpriding since a few days before her delivery she caught the measles; the infant was full of it and she is glad they both recovered as well as they have; as has her other granddaughter, Marth Peyton [Banister], named after Mr. Giles' first lady; fortunate to have the opportunity of meeting Dr. Graham and Lady, who is very agreeable and ladylike person with most pleasing manners; regrets the measles prevented them [AB and the Grahams] from being together more; finds Mr. Little has found out \"the way for a son without getting advice about it\"; delighted with accounts of his \"beauteous daughters\"; asks her to kiss them for their old Aunt Ban, as the young fry call her; hopes to hear Mary [Little] is happily rid of her present burden and her spirits lifted from the depression caused by the death of her friend and neighbor; heard George [Whiting] has another child; trust Francis [Whiting] will soon have a child; last May Monro [Banister] presented her with another grandson; his (MB) wife and infant are well but he and his eldest son, William Constable, named after his friend and patron, are not well; he (MB) is sick from imprudently going in the River after heating himself and his son [WB] is teething; Theodorick and his wife send greetings; had to \"repair to the toilette for dining at Mr. Giles'\"; Mrs. Tabb expects Mr. Giles to dine with them [the Grahams] who will deliver this letter tomorrow; would like to tell her about relations in Williamsburg and over the Atlantic but woke this morning with \"a light dancing\" before her eyes and a headache; Theo[doric]k advises the disuse of the quill; promises to write shortly; sends love and best wishes; does not want to be taken to task again for not naming her grandchildren; will call her new grandchild Eliza and Sister T[abb] with herself will add to the gratification; Monro's son is named after him. 3pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Wonders if she will remember him since he has not written in so many years; has been chided by his conscience for his silence; having gotten more settled and systematic she will be hearing from him more regularly; will give him pleasure to hear how she is doing, after flirting with young girls and being jilted by a widow he decided to act with a little more generalship; offered his hand to an excellent widow, with a son just twelve months older than his own son; after a short hesitation she accepted; was married last Dec[embe]r; the two little boys get along very well; would like to see her at Elmswood; promises his wife will do everything possible to make her visit agreeable; planned on going to Albemarle during the boys' vacation \"but a little invisible urchin will prevent it\"; he will have to make a quick trip to Albemarle on business; his son is in good health, grows rapidly and is making tolerable progress in his education; Mrs. Andrews is very well and is getting her carriage repaired for a trip to Richmond; does not know whether she [Mrs. Andrews] or Charlotte Balfour intends to turn out; informs her \"that everything wil be quite smart\"; D[octo]r Bracken and his daughter left the \"Old City\" Williamsburg for Frederick by way of the \"Federal City\" [Washington]; thinks Mr. B[racken] has a lady in his eye as he is visiting Frederick two summers successively; his [Mr. Bracken] daughter Sally is married and Julia bespoke and it's not good for a man to be alone; her Uncle [Wilson] Cary and Aunt Cary left town last week for Cary's brook; he [WC] fell while walking in his garden and broke his leg, but recovered enough to set out on his journey; the \"excellent Tuckers\" leave tomorrow; their Cousin Peachy and her boys are well; her [Polly Peachy] daughter Betsey is visiting her sister; sends best wishes to her and her family. 3pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mr. Thomas Tabb, Theo[doric]k's wife's brother sets out tomorrow to visit his Aunt Whiting and other relatives in her (EW) neighborhood and will stop by if he can; sends best wishes for Mary's [Little] safe delivery; she and her daughter Signora [(Tabb)] B[anister] send love; [Theodorick] has gone to Petersburg or would join them in sending love; her other son and daughter [Monro Banister and Mary Banister] are at Sulphur Springs where Monro and his eldest son are in pursuit of health; heard they [MB and son] are better but not yet well; Mary Banister and younger child are well as are the Hamiltons [in Norfolk] where she plans on going for the winter; plans to stop in Williamsburg on the way to the Hamiltons to see her friends; thinks they [friends] will be returned from their summer excursions; Mrs. Andrews and Charlotte Balfour are in Richmond with Nancy Randolph who has increased her family by her first son; Mr. [Wilson] Cary has not yet gone up the country \"as usual\" [sic] this year as he has been taken up with a vertigo while walking with two or three ladies in the garden; he [WC] fell with his leg under him and broke his leg; he [WC] bore it with patience and fortitude which contributed to the cure; last she heard of he was almost well; Mrs. [Polly] Peachy, since the death of the old gentleman, has taken in a few boarders which enables her to keep a \"good\" house; he [Mr. Peachy, P.P. father-in-law] has left her everything he possessed for life; Mrs. Jenny Cary is at her mother's in Albemarle who is in a precarious state of health; her [JC's mother] daughter Mrs. Newsom is living in King and Queen [County, Virginia], has two sons and a daughter; Miles Cary is to be married this fall to Miss Curl; Wilson and his family are fixed in Fluvanna; Polly Tabb and hers are all well; she is pregnant again; they expect them [the Tabbs] to be there in a few days; she [PT] had a son by her former marriage who is nearly Thomas' [Henderson] age and the two are greatly attached to each other; Thomas has written to her to tell her how happy he is in a good Mama; has not ehard from Titchfield, England; Signora asked her to assure her (EW) that she plans to visit her and that nothing save sickness or death will stop her; asks her to tell Mary [Little] has spread her fame for industry from the sample of linen for her \"Hubbby\" (RL); sends her love to the family; he (RL) must have cut a funny figure in his breeches; asks her to inform her friends, especially Doctor Graham and Lady, that she is in the neighborhood so they won't neglect her; visited Mr. Giles yesterday where all were well. 3pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Hopes Francis [Whiting] told her she could not send a letter to her by him because her old acquaintances and Monro's wife [Mary Banister] provided her with too much company to get the time to write; told him [FW]to give her love to them and tell them she would be writing by Post; arrived there on Saturday the 6th [July] with her grandson Monro [Banister] who was sick; he [MB, Jr.] is better but the \"intense warm weather keeps him very funney\"; tells her to take her time writing letters to her friends and family; Francis [Whiting] relates the particulars of his visit; but for his [FW] kindness she could not have left Norfolk when she did; had incurred for neccessaries a small account as she had expected her sons to come down, which she could not turn her back on unpaid; he [FW] pressed her to quit Norfolk as the sickly season was coming on and offered her the use of his purse; introduced him to the Barrauds and the Kings who were pleased with her (EW) remembrance of them and sent their regards; considers herself a friend of Mrs. H. as she holds her (EW) in great estimation; planned on calling on her (EW) cousin Tunstall when she was in Norfolk last Dec[embe]r as she had promised her [Cousin Tunstall] niece, Catherine Hill, who is boarding with Niece [Polly] Peachy, but much company, rheumatism, and a bad cough made her procrastinate and prevented her from seeing her and introducing her (EW) son [FW] to her; Catherine Hill is very much like her mother who is dead; she [CH] is supported by her brother whose industry keeps them both comfortable; says nothing of relatives and friends because some wrote her by Francis [Whiting] and Mrs. Cocke, the Tuckers, and Mrs. Skipwith send their remembrances; the \"ancient city\" Williamsburg looks melancholy with so many houses shut up; many inhabitants have left for their summer residences; Francis [Whiting] can tell her (EW) about the Hendersons, her [AB] sons and daughters, and \"their young fry\"; wishes to accompany the Doctor and family as far as her (EW) house; thinks she will see the Doctor and family in a week to ask if she can accompany them; Monro [Banister] \"and his Rib\" [Mary Banister] send love to her and her family; if she could see all the confusion she was surrounded with -- females chattering, children squalling and nurses making noises to quiet them -- she would realize she must conclude; apologizes for not providing her with any root or flower seed; was told the fall is the best time for both; is promised some from several people if an opportunity offers for conveying them, Mrs. Bolling said nothing would have prevented her sending them but they were not in season; thanks her for the moss-tippet she sent her which she shall prize for her sake as well as the fact she thinks it very pretty. 3pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Takes the opportunity to write to both of her niees in one letter as Mrs. Tabb is making a mournful trip to Goshen tomorrow; asls to be excused for writing to them both in one letter but Monro [Banister] is on a short visit there and she cannot absent herself long; the bearer \"is intelligent\" so she makes no statement of the family there; takes pleasure in telling her little Monro [Banister] is recovered and Polly [Mary] and Siegnora [Banister] are \"in the family way\"; was told by Monro [Banister] who was just in Goshen that all there were as well as could be expected tho[ugh] Polly Tabb looked badly and there is cause to fear she is likely to add to her distressed family; her [PT] mother wrote that she [PT] wishes a home for herself but it will be impossible to do so without \"a protector\"; she [PT] fears her house cuold not be agreeable as she is necessitated to take boarders; she [PT] is determined to wait the arrival of Mrs. Tabb and abide by her advice; Mrs. Peachy will be home in October; Monro [Banister] was also at Colonel [Wilson] Cary's in Fluvanna on his way home; they [the Carys] were all well but [Colonel Wilson Cary] is in low spirits as the prospect for a crop is very unfavorable and he is in a great deal of debt; she [AB] sympathizes with him [WC]; hopes the family is in perfect health; remarks to Charlotte Balfour that she has always considered her one of her nieces; a letter from Mrs. Hamilton mentioned she had just seen Doctor Balfour and that he and his family were well; sorry to say Mrs. Boush was not well; imagines that Mrs. Letty has complicated her plan and got off to some other state as she has eluded every search; expected to find her in Norfolk; her sons and daughter Siegnora send love; Siegnora [Banister] is determined to visit her (EW) next summer if God spares her, blesses them; Mrs. Tabb has arrived and sends her love to Mrs. Andrews and Charlotte Balfour and would love to see them on their way home; Mr. Whiting has had direction given him and can persuade them the distance from Fredericksburg will be the same as to Richmond. 3pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerned to hear they have all suffered from sickness; thinks the accident Doctor Little met with must have been distressing in his weakened state; thanks God her (RL) and Mary are returned to good health and cheerfulness; tell Eliza the old mitts she sent her to Leesburg, Virginia were hardly worth thanks; supposes they were worn out long ago; will write Eliza when her eyes get better and the weather is milder; presently \"can hardly get ink thaw[e]d enough to write\" and is almost and \"ice sickle\" herself; did not get coal [un]til lately and it will not burn so they depend on wood; can only get a scanty supply [of wood] as one of her horses has been lame since her journey to Polly Tabb's of which she gave the Doctor a full detail; situation has almost reconciled her to not having her (EW) down with them that winter, but next [year]; Charlotte Balfour was taken ill after they got down, and continued \"in the most distressed state [un]til lately\"; Doctor Galt considered her state \"bilious\" as Doctor Little had and gave her an emetic; she [CB] has been better ever since; they often talk of the happy time they passed at \"Enfield\"; she, Charlotte Balfour and neighbor Cocke send their love; she [CB] is much distressed by \"the death of her amiable [daughter?] Mrs. Innes which will be lamented by all who knew her\"; was surprised at the account she gave her of Miss Tabb's conduct to cousin Frank but \"if she was capapble of being so fickle it was a fortunate escape for him\"; hopes he [Frank] will consider it a fortunate escape; tell Frank she is upset he didn't visit them as he promised; sees no justice in him in his resenting them because \"a young lady treated him ill\"; hopes he [Frank] will keep his word; hopes Beverly Blair carried up the pins she (EW) went for as he is now in the Company Line; Miss Egglestone undertacks [sic] to dispose of the trimming and for that went up without a lett[e]r from her and the artichoke and lce plant seed; did not get a letter his [BB] father wrote to her informing her of his going until he had already left; had sent the little wheel she had promised counsin Mary [Little] she would have repaired as someone had stolen the brass fly and another piece from it; disappointed that the workman who promised to make another has not done it yet so Mary [Little] cannot use it at the fireside or w[h]en walking about; hopes it will be done by the time the [Dr. Robert and Mary Little] come down in the Spring; tells her (EW) to tell them [the Littles] she will be happy to see them and hopes she (EW) accompanies them; has not heard of B. Blair or his \"sweet wife's\" return; hopes to have good accounts of them [EW, RL, ML] from them; tells her to tell the Doctor she hopes he plans on writing her; thinks it fortunate that John and B. Blair were not in Richm[on]d the night the theatre burned down as they might have been there; her son-in-law Randolph and her daught[e]r Elia were miraculously saved; heard acquaintance Mr. Noel had a narrow escape; their neighbors Mr. and Mrs. Greenhowe and her niece, Mrs. Gerrardine and her son with many of her other acquaintances \"fel lvictim to the devouring flames\"; this has been an eventful period as \"there have been three shackes [sic] of an Earthquake\"; thanks God there has been no damage other than making several people \"very sick at stomach during that time\"; thinks it may have been more calamitous at other places; Cousing [Polly (Cary)] Peachy and Mr. Henderson beg to be remembered to her and cousin Mary [Little]; just heard of the death of Mrs. Fairfax in England; she has by her will [bear?] her to her bro[the]r, her grandson W[ilson] Cary and her niece Peachy; her (EW) neighbor Mrs. Clanahan will regret her good old friend; asks that she and Charlotte Balfour be remembered to her and all her neighbors; asks God to bless her (EW) family; asks her to kiss the children for her. 4pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e...[at]tempt to burn Norfolk; her fears were groundless; her good friend Mrs. Andrews wrote to [?] and offered him a part of her house to remove his [?]; he says they are going to continue where they are and depend on providence for their protection; their [?] has taken several prizes on board of whic[h] [?] and esteem[e]d friend Doct[o]r Miller his [?] are staying with them and she received a letter from him in [?] then at sea and had just taken a valuable [?] with the expectation tha[t] [?] return to her in better health; hopes God grants it; their mutual [?] is as usual sometimes sick and sometimes well; at present she's well except for weak eyes which she asks her to say keeps her from writing; she thanks her for the last letter and regrets she has not rec[eive]d the one mentioned in her laster letter; Judge Nelson died last night after a long and tedious illness; he would not let his daughters be informed of his illness so they will be shocked when the messenger is dispatched to call them to the funeral; the rest of her friends are well and unite in regards to her and her family; never saw her Uncle [Wilson] Cary look better than he does at present; Griffin Peachy was doing well; her darling child [Thomas Henderson] is also doing well. 2pp. ALS. [first page missing, mutilated]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Her letter to Charlotte Balfour reached them as they were leaving; hastens to relieve her \"anxiety\"; suffered in the general panic of Williamsburg when the British landed within four or five miles of them as there was only 50 militia in the place; the students [of the College of William and Mary] all went out and any boy that c[oul]d held a musquet [sic]; feared less for her own safety than for \"the precious live that might be lost\"; dear Thomas H[enderson] was not inactive tho[ugh] only fifteen, he was sent with a cart for bacon for the troops that were expected; dreaded his being taken with his cargo by the enemy; he arrived safe but had to walk eight miles back and since his shoes did not fit him he took them off; he met so many people flying he feared the Town Williamsburg was taken but continued on determined to share the fate of his friends; that even[in]g a large reinforcement of troops arrrived who had marched 36 miles in hot, dry weather; they [the reinforcements] expected to have the enemy to dislodge but thanks God the enemy left with no bloodshed except if the animals [?]; generally now believed they [the enemy] meant only to forage; if the reinforcements had been sent sooner they may have arrived more comfortably and been able to save Hampton, Virginia where the troops fought nobly but were sacrificed by not having reinforcements in time; their friend Major Corbin is still suffering with wounds he rec[eive]d; he [Major Corbin] led their troops and 40 men were seen to level their muskets at him; they [the enemy] shot his horse in the head and him in the thigh and arm; his [Major Corbin] wife knew when the attack began and heard enemy cannon and knew her husband was exposed; she [Mrs. Corbin] had a son in the Chesapeake whom she concluded was killed and another son with Commander Dieuter who wrote he was expecting to engage two British battleships; her [Mrs. Corbin] sons are spared and her husband recovering; asks \"how many hearts are wrung by the missings occasien'd [sic] by this war\"; wishes they [MA and CB] could accept her invitation to visit but as John and her horses are infirm she cannot attempt such a journey; she could not have come that far except Mr. Randolph aided her with a serv[an]t and horses; the Randolphs went on to Powhatan Virginia; the Randolphs are to send down their carriage and horses for Daugh[te]r Eliza [Randolph], her son John, Charlotte and herself to go up next week; she shall stay with them some weeks and then come back to her friends here [Richmond, Virginia] \"[un]til the sickly season is over below\"; only God knows whether she has a habitation to return to; left her property and friends there Williamsburg with great reluctance; Cousin Peachy for her health's sake ought to have gone up the country but was afraid to leave her property; her [counsin Polly Peachy] daugh[te]r Betsey went up with Polly Tabb; her [MA] daugh[te]r Randolph begged her [MA] to assure her and Mary Little of her kind regards; Mrs. Cringan who is in very bad health asks to be remembered to her and her daughter [ML]; hears Dr. Blair, his wife andsons are rejuvinated by her \"upper air - from the mts. [?] they bring you\"; she (EW) must have Cousin F with her and also Dr. Banister and his family; asks her to remember her and Charlotte to them all; assure Doctor Little and Mary [Little] of their esteem for them and their family; wishes she could see them all again; happy that Captain \"Mc\" and his Lady are well; asks her to tell Mrs. \"Mc\" they were delighted with her nephews \"they are both fine fellows\"; hopes the youngest [nephew] who remained [in Williamsburg] during their troubles has gotten safely to friends and \"feels no bad effects from the Exposures he had\"; asks to be remebered to her neighbors and acquaintances and Miss Elizabeth and Mary and Nancy Banny and all the little ones for her; Charlotte intends writing when they get to Mr. Randolph's. 3pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Promised to inform him when he received his orders what ship he was on; the secretary has atached [sic] him to the old Constellation, Captain Campbells; does not expect to sail in less than six weeks but shall be much obliged to him to send his bed cloaths [sic] down to the city [Washington] as soon as possible as he wishes to get on board and choose his birth [sic]; currently stationed in Alexandria on the Leamer where he repaired that morning; as he may conclude he is \"very much engaged\"; asks him to give his love to all family and \"enquiring\" friends. 1p. ALS. Including Nwscl, \"An Old Battle Ship\", [hand dated March 1891] and the \"Constellation\" and \"Insurgente\". 2pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Although her pen has been siilent he has not been forgotten by his sister; frequently realizes the adage \"delays are dangerous\"; they are inadequate to the tasks assigned by God; if only they could think he \"ordereth all things right, and for our own good\"; he has advantages that others are deprived of; he has a church to go to and should take the opportunity while it is in his power; when she reflects on how often she has been afflicted \"by the awful hand of God\" in the alst two years, she knows it is by his grace alone she is spared for repentence; hopes he is paying great attention to his studies and embracing every opportunity spiritually as well as temporally; supposes he wants to hear something concerning home; thanks God they are all well; Robert is much better in health although little in relation to his hip; all medical aid has proven ineffective so they must trust in God alone; Aunt Mary [Whiting] is very sick, the rest of Uncle F[rancis Whiting] family is well; Uncle G[eorge Whiting] has gone from Lime Hills with his family; they were favored with a visit from Uncle Carlyle [Fairfax Whiting] last week; asks him to give her love to Aunt [Anne] B[anister] when he next sees her and also to Cousin Nat; everyone sends love to him; hopes when their pilgrimage there terminates, they shall be united to all dear to them who have gone before them when their gracious maker calls. 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Wishes Mr. Francis B[everly] Whiting much happiness; hopes she and Mrs. [Mary (Whiting)] Little find a daughter and sister worthy of them; is now fixed at the new school and has been fatigued and worried about moving; is tired of moving from one place to another so that nothing short of returning to Virginia could tempt her to start again; Fenton is once more at school; Mary will end her schooling at the end of the year; her daughter Francis is to be a first rate scholar and Lucy kept until she is grown up if they can do so; they are in fair health except for herself; has rheumatism in her head which is so bad sometimes she cannot speak; unlike her (EW) she is in a noisy crowd taking care of a large family and does not have time to rest although she sometimes does so whether it is convenient or not; trying to get her children educated thinking it is the best portion a parent can give; high learning was not in fashion for females as it is now; does not see as a result of increased education \"more amiable manners more polite attentions better wives or mothers better mistresses or neighbors\"; concludes it must be all inward work which never comes out; thinks Mama and Aunt Banister \"as elegant as any of the new times\"; have ahd a most uncommon winter; the plum trees at the beginning of the year were white in bloom but in 20 hours everything that has liquid in it froze and broke; lost 23 jugs of molasses in the meat house; thinks it is horrid climate; they never see a \"healthy sound looking young person\" or an old one; yellow-green complexions are all the fashion; Athens was an exception, she speaks of this place where they are the most dressy extravagant people she ever saw and the worst looking; [?] is as common as homespun in Loudoun [County, Virginia]; was told that 14 miles from there the cold plague has made its appearance; asks Doctor Little to write and let her know what the treatment and symptoms are as she has no idea; asks her to get her brother George to write what Doctor Lacy says in the multiplicity of Council; discusses the selfish world and rise of individualism and how she must stay alive to care for her female children in particular; they have madara bread and plenty to spare as cotton as brought in a lot of money this year; everything is three and four times more than it is in Virginia so that a great deal of money does not go as far as it would there; Mr. Bretton has seen Louisisa and she is sold to a man 14 miles from there; her breeding and manners far above his but she may live inplenty and be well used; he thinks a great deal of her and refused a high price for her; she has not seen her [Louisisa] yet but she sent word she would come to see her; a man sold by Jonathan Carter, formerly owned by Garretson Nelson, came out with Louisisa; he came to see them at Christmas and many an egg and chicken he has bought from him in the old hollow and on the mountain; he told something about all the old neighbors which he believes are tales; ever forgets anyone black or white or thinks anyone does unless they choose to; skes her to let her mother know she heard from her; Mary will write to sister Nancy. 4pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Is now in Charlestown; witnessed the last of \"poor Clayhill\"; his funeral was preached by Mr. Bryan; William is well; sets out in the morning for Washington; she will find in her cabinet a letter to Calhoun and one from Dr. Triplett to Colonel Beaufort; asks her to forward them on to Washington by the first mail; is not well owing to the late ride last night; will write from Washington and hopes to hear from her by every mail; hopes Francis B[everly] W[hiting] and Mr. Burwell have procured a letter from Gene[ra]l Tucker it will aid him very much; sends love to all; plans to return to Williams tonight. 1p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Arrived safe but fatigued last evening; his foot is still continuing to be very painful he believes owing to some cold he has contacted; in his late excurtian [sic] he is as well as one could expect for one of his age; he is \"gratfull\" for all things as he is sure she will conclude; found William better and all hands well; M[ar]y Castleman presented her husband with a \"fair boy\" the night before he (RL) got home and all is well; saw her today and she is anxious to see her, no doubt to show her son; asks her to come home on Wednesday; says she cannot tell how much he wants to see her; hopes their \"dear Mary is better\"; if her bowels require active medicine, he would with the consent of Dr. W. advise the common magnesia and sulphur; the more active bowels are the more the head is affected; prefers small and repeated bleedings; very little medicine is required if leaches could be procured and applied to the temples; is assured it would give great relief; asks to be pressented affectionately to her; he hopes she is attending to her grandson, poultry, etc.; letter will accompany Mrs. Hs. [incomplete]. 2pp. AL. [signature clipped, final pages missing]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Received her nore concerning wool and sends her a part of what he has on hand having sold all but a few fleeces; kept but a few having much coarse cloth as will serve his people this winter; gald to find that wool is in increasing demand; hopes farmers will be induced to keep a good stock; was hoping to see her at Millwood this spring, but was compelled to go to Berkeley in the stage and the only way to get to her house was thro[ugh] Winchester; the Opickon [Opequon Creek] was too high for several days to cross without risk; crossed at Harper's Ferry on his was down and ran a considerable risk, the river being so high and \"the boat so crazy as to require more than an hour's repair\" before they could venture in her; happy to hear that they are all well; sorry he cannot say the same of his family; Mrs. Little, Henry and Carlyle have been sick and the two first are still very unwell; Sally was nearly killed a few weeks ago by falling thro[ugh] the trap door of the store room which a careless servant had opened behind her without her knowing it; she [Sally] stepped back and fell to the bottom, and how she escaped without being killed no one knows; her head was much cut and she was bruised all over; she is now nearly well of her bruises; asks how Frank's [Francis Whiting] family is; asks when she last heard from George [Whiting]; fears the removal of the Chancery Court will injure him; asks what she thinks of the great folks at Washington; asks \"have not some immortalized themselves [?]\"; asks when Frank goes to the Springs; Aunt Betsey and Mr. Rice are living at Bullskin; hears Mr. Rice has a church at Battletown; supposes she often hears him preach and as he is a Yankee much pleased with him; \"what a pity more Southerns do not study divinity, and marry out Girls instead of those blessed Yankees\"; knows she is partial to them having seen her in the company of one Nash; heard one of his nieces was addressed by one [Yankee]; asks if it's so; hopes if she marries him he is better than they commonly are; wishes to know how Frank's and Robert's crops are; hopes they are not like his, which are as usual very bad; should be sorry if he heard her neighborhood was sickly but hopes Robert [Little] gets a good deal of practice or if not is laboring under hypochondria; tell George when she writes him that he wrote him some time since and cannot account for his receiving no answer; wishes her and all her friends happiness. 4pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSent him all the information he possessed in answer to his letter of alst November in ragard to the book he [FH] wanted to publish; as he is interested in the subject, would like to know if he received his letter and when he could expect his copy; Judge Windham Robertson published, not long before his death, a book giving the history of his ancestors on his mother's side who was a Bolling and a descendant of Robert Bolling who married Jane Rolfe, the granddaughter of Pocahontas; has the book; hopes to hear from him soon. 1p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents They traveled on after leaving her pretty leisurely, the heavy roads not facilitating progress owing to the stage's being very wet and uncomfortable; \"dear little Frederick\" [Horner] had a chill before he got here and was quite ill and extremely cold for a long time; discovered it and began to rub him with hot spirit; wrapped him in hot flannels and his fever came on and was very high; he has had a return each day, a fever last night that went off with perspiration; that morning he had a fever when she saw him first and will not get up; they have given him no medicine which she thinks should be done immediately; Dr. Horner will be at home that evening; supposes he [Dr. Horner] will administer something; Mary [(Little) Horner] took the journey very well and has been incessantly active about her house since she came; she has been very badly also and now pretty tired; the house is fixed and quiet; Mary seems pleased and happy; \"Mr. H[orner] lookes very badly but has missed his chills Bob well\"; Christian Scott is here and send much love with a kiss to Pa; asks if she will send her measuring stockings out of her work \"draw,\" R. Island cotton; Mary wishes her [ML] to take her little Mary's tin cup the largest size and put away - for Robert H. who asked to have it, she [MH] not with many things to remind her of the \"sweet baby\"; if she sees any of her things lying about in the house asks her to put them away; anxious to hear from home, as she left the girls and so many fr[ien]ds sick; asks her to tell Pa his words \"that she stays so little at home\" still sound in her ears; asks what she can do when she must be concerned with the convenience of others; asks her to give her love to all; asks her to tell her sister E[lizabeth] one can send her some of her household conveniences now that she has no further use for them, at present; asks her to give her love to Lucy E.W. and tell her she regrets not seeing her the morning she left; asks where she could have retired to ?; too tired to write any more; sends love to all and asks them to write \"fully\"; heard from Fredericksburg that all are well except for John Blair who has been ill for four weeks; they are worried about him; they think liver complaint; they were then all well at Morven. 3pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Should have written him earlier but expecting his \"face to get well every day\" did not wish to write until he could advice him of the circumstance; can wait no longer; \"tis so nearly well and yet not well\"; has determined to say nothing about it; trusts that in a few days he will be in good health again; they arrived there from Orange Court House in seven days; they got there safely after a dangerous trip; travel[le]d every day from 3 a.m. to 11 p.m. with nine passengers inside and six to eight outside; it was generally rainging; could tell him the story of a Frenchman but will put it off except for his wife's sister from Louisiana \"whose health is yet delicate\"; was reported that morning that cholera made its appearance at Louisville, 30 miles west of them; does not believe it but it might be true; Mr. Talbot, formerly of V[irgini]a, called to say, he rec[eive]d a letter yesterday from Winchester, Virginia saying the cholera is raging in Cha[rle]s Town, Harper's Ferry and Sheperdston; in the former place eight have been attacked and five died, the other three were not expected to live; alarmed by the news asks him to write immediately and let him know if it's true or not; will be miserable until he hears from him on the subject; would say more but wants to get letter out in today's mail; his wife would send love but is in the country and doesn't know he write; she will write in a day or two; asks him not to fail writing immediately; his best love to sister Mary [Little] and all the family, the Croses, Tooley, Campbell, Dr. I., Mr. Vanwyck, etc. 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for £40.12.9 sterling to Messieurs James Buchanan \u0026amp; Co., Merchant, London, England signed by Robert Carter, Virginia on verso, note to pay contents to Mr. Robert Allason or order value in accounts signed by William Allason.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Good shipped on board the [?] Nancy to William Allason, Merchant, Falmouth, Virginia, by John Robinson Mater for Rappahannock River in Virginia on the proper account and \"Rique\" of Mr. William Allason, Merchant. Including ALS from William Horner, Liverpool, England to \"Sir\" (William Allason, Falmouth, Virginia), October 25, 1773, concerning the means of shipping his goods, the Cambridge having been put ashore going out; feared the other part of his order would be too late going out but as strong westerly winds kept all ships from sailing for two months it did not. 2pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Received his letter by the York which said he [WA] had shipt [sic] four Hund[red]s of tobacco by her to his address and asking to send him gods by his own ship; this would have been punctually compiled had his tobacco come in his ship but as it didn't this letter was put aside; though a Bill of Lo[a]ding for three Hund[red]s of tobacco shipt [sic] by him in the Cambridge there was no letter from him so he did not know what to do; today he found the above-mentioned letter he had put aside; sorry to see the letter so late as his ship was clear[e]d out three days before and the goods could not be got out of the country under a fortnight or three weeks and are not to be had in town or he would have sent them; does not know of any ship bound for Virginia orwould send them; had he written by the Cambridge this would not have happened; apologizes again for forgetting the letter by the York; his three hund[red]s of tobacco are \"of a middling kind\" and will do everything in his power to make the most of them, but the price is \"considerably reduced\" and there is very little demand for it at present; the Glasgow Merch[an]ts have sold to the French 1d 3/4 and they expect it to be the same price there [London], tho[ugh] they haven't bought any lately; as soon as tobacco is sold will render him the sales of them; should be glad of his assistance loading back the Cambridge; assures him of his best endeavor for his interest. 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRobert H. Little is infirm and would like to resign the position in favor of his son, signed by John E. Page, George William Blakeman, James H. Clark \u0026amp; Co., Millwood, Clarke County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Eliza (Braxton) Whiting's record of the marriage of Eliza Braxton and Henry Whiting, the births and baptisms of Mary Blair Whiting, George Braxton Whiting, and Francis Beverly Whiting, the death of Henry Whiting, a prayer written on Henry Whiting's death, the death of Mary (Blair) Braxton Burwell Prescott, the text from the sermon delivered at her (MP) funeral, the marriage of Mary Blair Whiting and Robert Howe Little, and the birth of Elizabeth Howe Little.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of Hymn\u003c/p\u003e"]}]}},"label":"Breadcrumbs"}}},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog/viw_repositories_2_resources_8753"}},{"id":"viw_repositories_2_resources_2409","type":"collection","attributes":{"title":"Blow Family Papers","creator":{"id":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog/viw_repositories_2_resources_2409#creator","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":"Cocke, John Hartwell, 1780-1866","label":"Creator"}},"abstract_or_scope":{"id":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog/viw_repositories_2_resources_2409#abstract_or_scope","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":"\u003cp\u003ePapers, 1770-1875, of the Blow family of \"Tower Hill,\" Sussex County, Va. and of the Waller family. Prominent correspondents in the collection include Philip Barraud, John Hartwell Cocke, Henry Lee and Edmund Ruffin. Most of these accessions were integrated as the collection was partially processed, but some are boxed separately.\u003c/p\u003e","label":"Abstract Or Scope"}},"breadcrumbs":{"id":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog/viw_repositories_2_resources_2409#breadcrumbs","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":{"id":"viw_repositories_2_resources_2409","ead_ssi":"viw_repositories_2_resources_2409","_root_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_2409","_nest_parent_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_2409","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/WM/repositories_2_resources_2409.xml","title_filing_ssi":"Blow Family papers","title_ssm":["Blow Family Papers"],"title_tesim":["Blow Family Papers"],"unitdate_ssm":["1613-1960","1770-1875"],"unitdate_bulk_ssim":["1770-1875"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1613-1960"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["Mss. 65 B63","/repositories/2/resources/2409"],"text":["Mss. 65 B63","/repositories/2/resources/2409","Blow Family Papers","Tower Hill (Sussex County, Va.)","College of William and Mary--History--19th century","Confederate States of America. Army. Virginia Cavalry Regiment, 13th. Company H","Confederate States of America. Army. Virginia Volunteers, Third Brigade","Hampden-Sydney College--History--19th century","Indians of North America","Medicine--Practice--Virginia","Merchants--North Carolina--History--18th century","Merchants--North Carolina--History--19th century","Merchants--Virginia--History--18th century","Merchants--Virginia--History--19th century","Spanish-American War, 1898","University of Virginia--History--19th century","Virginia. Militia. 15th Regiment","Virginia. Militia. 4th Regiment","Account books","Correspondence","Financial records","Receipts (financial records)","Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.","The collection is arranged into two Groups [Series]; Group 6 and Group 7. This online aid currently provides a box level inventory for the bulk of the collection (comprising Group [Series] 6).  Items were put into the Blow Family Scrapbook in no apparent order. Additional materials that were received have been placed at the end of the collection.\nSeries 1: Mss 65 B63 is organized into Groups 1-6, with Group 6 making up almost the entire part of this initial accession. Later additions each got their own series.","This series is currently being processed. Consult a staff member for assistance.","Title taken from document","When available, microfilm, photocopies, digital surrogates, or other reproductions must be used in place of original documents.","Richard Blow Papers (Mss. 65 B625), Special Collections Research Center, William \u0026 Mary Libraries","CDs from this collection have been moved to the Manuscripts Audiovisual Collection.","Mss. 2008.18 Blow Family Genealogy","Papers, 1770-1875, of the Blow family of \"Tower Hill,\" Sussex County, Va. and of the Waller family. Prominent correspondents in the collection include Philip Barraud, John Hartwell Cocke, Henry Lee and Edmund Ruffin. Most of these accessions were integrated as the collection was partially processed, but some are boxed separately."," Includes a Blow family scrapbook containing many manuscript items. Collection includes: correspondence of Richard Blow (1746-1833), merchant, who had stores in Virginia and North Carolina; letterbooks, 1770-1813, of Richard Blow; and account books, 1764-1812, of Richard Blow; correspondence of George Blow (1787-1870) and his account book, 1824-1829; correspondence of Doctor Richard Blow (1810-1855) and George Blow, Jr. (1813-1894); correspondence concerning the College of William and Mary, the University of Virginia, and Hampden-Sydney College; a typescript history of \"Tower Hill,\" by William Nivison Blow with pen and ink drawings; medical account books, 1836-1851, of Dr. Richard Blow; and notes, 1810-1815, concerning experimental farming."," The Nottoway Indian deed (indenture) with transcript was separated and is located with oversized items."," The Blow family scrapbook contains miscellaneous items including: deeds, 1738-1745, from the Nottoway Indians; land records; accounts of Richard Blow's stores, obituary and will (copy) of Richard Blow (1746-1833); letters to Richard Blow; and material concerning the 4th Regiment, Virginia Militia; 15th Regiment, Virginia Militia; 3rd Brigade, Virginia Volunteers (Confederate States Army) and Sussex Light Dragoons (Company H, 13th Virginia Cavalry, Confederate States Army)."," Some accessions are boxed and labeled separately, but most (particularly the early accessions) have been integrated into the collection."," Blow Family Account Books 1783-1844 are available on 1 reel of microfilm in Swem Library's microforms area call number 1993.27. Manuscript notes on the Blow family of Virginia also available on 1 reel.","Although called 'Series 1' here, the actual boxes are labeled 'Group 6'.","1. William, Randolph, March 1, 1787. 2. Burton, Robert, London, March 1, 1787, Portsmouth, VA 3. Gordon, Westmore Maitland, Petersburg, March 4, 1787, Portsmouth 4. Calvert, Samuel, Norfolk, March 9, 1787, Portsmouth 5. Read, Gwyn, March 9, 1787, Portsmouth 6. Owens, Edward, Norfolk, March 9, 1787, Portsmouth 7. Harrow, G. Alexander and Campbell, Janson, Cabin Point, March 11, 1787, Portsmouth 8. Long, Neh., So. Quay, March 19, 1786, Portsmouth 9. Jos. Hays and Co., Murfreesborough, March 20, 1787, Portsmouth 10. Campbell and I'Anson, Cabin Point, March 19, 1787, Portsmouth 11. Peter Thos., Cabin Point, March 21, 1787, Portsmouth 12. Donald, Alexander, Richmond, March 22, 1787, Portsmouth 13. Jos. Hays and Co., Murfreesboro, March 22, 1787 14. Typescript re Dred Scott, 1800-1858","1. Gordon \u0026 Kain -1784-1787 2. Keeling, Thorogood - 1786-1787 3. Kemp, William - 1787 4. Habden, Seth - 1787 5. Blow, Richard - 1785 (to Charles Moore) 6. Hughes, Lux - 1787 7. Turner, E. Capt. - 1787 8. Manning, Michl. - 1789-1790 9. Mabry, Danl. - 1786 10. Lane, Josiah - 1786 11. Pitman, Benj. - 1784-1786 12. Phillipps, Alexander - 1784. 13. Moore, Randolph - 1786 14. Littlejohn, William - 1784 15. Portlock, William - 1789 16. Moody, Isaiah - 1784 17. Kerr, John - 1784","1. Petersburg Store - Petersburg - March 25, 1793 - Norfolk Store - Norfolk","1. Lamb and Younger - Halifax - June 13, 1796 Lamb and Younger - London - June 22, 1796 Lamb and Younger - London - June 25, 1796 Lamb and Younger - London - June 22, 1796 Lamb and Younger - London - June 30, 1796 Lamb and Younger - London - June 25, 1769 Lamb and Younger - June 30, 1796 Lamb and Younger - Liverpool - July 6, 1796 Lamb and Younger - Kendal - July 12, 1796 Lamb and Younger - Liverpool - July 22, 1796 Lamb and Younger - Liverpool - July 23, 1796 Lamb and Younger - London - July 26, 1796 - Norfolk Lamb and Younger - London - July 4, 1796 Lamb and Younger - London - July 6, 1796 Lamb and Younger - London - July 7, 1796 Lamb and Younger - Salop - July 8, 1796 Lamb and Younger - Woodsome - July 11, 1796 Lamb and Younger - Birmingham - July 20, 1796 2. Lamb and Younger - London - July 4, 1796 Lamb and Younger - London - not dated - Norfolk Lamb and Younger - London - July 2, 1796 Lamb and Younger - Manchester - June 25, 1796 Lamb and Younger - Ashton - July 11, 1796 Lamb and Younger - London - June 13, 1796 Lamb and Younger - London - July 4, 1796 Lamb and Younger - London - June 30, 1796 Lamb and Younger - London - June 24, 1796 Lamb and Younger - London - June 22, 1796 Lamb and Younger - London - June 22, 1796 3. Invoice - Lamb and Younger (outer covering) 1796","1. Correspondence; Nicolson, Thomas - Richmond - Oct 22, 1802 - Waller, Robert - Williamsburg, VA. 2. Correspondence; Lightfoot, William - Tedington - June 1, 1802 - Waller, Robert - Williamsburg. 3. Receipts/Invoices and Accounts, 1789-1811 Waller, Robert - Williamsburg - 1798-1799 - Galt, Dr. A.D. - Williamsburg Waller, Robert - 1801-1802 - Galt and Son - Williamsburg Waller, Robert - Jan 1, 1802 Waller, Robert - Jan 22, 1802 - Henley, Leonard - Williamsburg Henley, Leonard - March 9, 1802 - Waller, Robert Hubbard, Matt - March 19, 1802 - Waller, Robert Duncan, George - March 25, 1802 - Waller, Robert Waller, Robert - April 22, 1802 Greenhow, Robert Waller, Robert - May 17, 1802 - John Bryan Lightfoot, William - Tedington - July 17, 1802 - Waller, Robert Waller, Robert - 1802-1803 - Deneufville - Peter, Robert - Williamsburg Waller, Robert - Dec 31, 1802 - Bracken, John - Williamsburg Waller, Robert - Jan 1, 1803 - Bryan, John Waller, Robert - June 1802 - Coke, Richard Waller, Robert - June 8, 1802 - Cowan, Hendry Waller, Robert - June 14, 1802 - Charlton, Mary Waller, Robert - 1801-1802 - Coke, Richard Waller, Robert - 1802-1803 - Coke, Richard Waller, Robert - 1802 - Lee, Haynes Blow, Richard - 1809-1811 - Armistead, Jesse 4. Waller, Robert - 1796-1801 - Semple, James - Williamsburg Waller, Robert - 1799 - Moody, Josias - Williamsburg Waller, Robert - 1799-1802 - Moody, Josias - Williamsburg Waller, Robert - Feb 5, 1801 - Sands, Thomas - Williamsburg Waller, Robert - July 24, 1801 - Sields Waller, Robert - Jan 4, 1802 - (tax receipt) Waller, Robert - Feb 9, 1802 - Stroud, William Waller, Robert - March 28, 1802 - Powell, Peter - Williamsburg Waller, Robert - Dec 28, 1802 - Smith, James - Williamsburg (tuition of Edmund) Waller, Robert - April 13, 1812 - Vizonneau, A. Waller, Robert Capt. - May 8, 1802 - Morrison, William (for cockade hat) Waller, Robert - July 3, 1802 - Bryan, Elizabeth Waller, Robert - July 2, 1802 - Mason, R. Waller, Robert - Dec 20, 1802 - Smith, John Waller, Robert - 1802 - Tommas, T. - Williamsburg (boot maker) Waller, Robert - May 1, 1802 - Smith, James (tuition of Edmund) Waller, Robert - 1802 - Tazewell, Dr. William - Williamsburg Waller, Robert - Nov 23, 1802 - McCandlish - W.M. - Williamsburg Waller, Robert - Oct 25, 1802 - Moir, James Ratcliffe, John - Jan 1, 1803 - Cowan, Hendry Royle, Elizabeth - March 5, 1802 - Waller, Robert (for Emma's tuition) Royle, Elizabeth - Jan 5, 1803 - Waller, Robert (for Hardress' tuition)","1. Mithado and Blow - March 1797 - Clerk of Dinwiddie Blow, Richard - 1797 - Clerk of Dinwiddie Blow, Richard - Norfolk - 1797 - Samuel, Cocke, Sheriff Blow, Richard - 1789 - Mabry, Col. Robert Blow, Richard - 1799 Irvin, James Blow, Richard - 1799 - West, William (overseer) Blow and Scammell - 1799-1800 - Peter, Thomas Blow, Richard - 1800 - Clerk of Sussex Co. Blow, Richard - Tower Hill - 1800 - Henderson, Thomas (worked in garden at Tower Hill) Blow, Richard - 1800 - Sheriff Sussex County Blow, Richard - 1800 - Bishop, Martha (weaving) Blow, Richard - 1800 - Collier, Sarah (weaving) Blow and Scammell - 1800 - Key, John Blow, Richard - Tower Hill - July 17, 1800 - West, William Blow, Richard - Oct 2, 1800 - Felts, Kinchen Blow and Scammell - Petersburg - Dec 9, 1800 - Moore Bowden and Company Blow and Scammell - July 23, 1800 - Peter, Thomas Blow and Scammell - Sussex - Jan 21, 1800 - Gilliam, R. Blow and Scammell - Tower Hill - Sept 8, 1801 - Edwards, Isaac Blow, Richard - Tower Hill - Feb 28, 1801 - West, William (wages) 2. Blow, Richard - Jan 14, 1801 - Booth, Robert (Sussex taxes) Blow, Richard - July 28, 1801 - Booth, Robert (Sussex taxes) Barnes, John - Dec 12, 1801 - Brown, Thomas Blow and Scammell - Tower Hill - Dec 29, 1801 - Walker, William Carsley, Jesse - Sussex C.H. - 1801 - Scammell, James Blow, Richard - Nov 16, 1801 - Brown, Jesse, Sheriff of Southampton Blow, Richard - Oct 15, 1801 - Hines, Stephen Blow, Richard - June 12, 1801 - Mason, David (colonel in Revolution) - Sussex","1. Blow, Richard - June 20, 1800 - Urquahart, Jno - Southampton Sheriff Blow and Scammell - July 24, 1802 - Hancock, Johnston Blow and Scammell - Jan 10, 1803 - Nicholson, Robert Blow, Richard - 1801 - Holt, William (overseer of wages) Blow, Richard [?] - May 22, 1803 - Maclin, William Scammell, James - June 1803 - Brown, Jesse, Sheriff of Southampton Blow and Scammell - Aug-Nov 1803 - Brown, Jesse, Sheriff of Southampton Scammell, James - July 9, 1803 - Peters, William Blow and Scammell - Aug 1803 - Rivers, Thos., Sheriff of Sussex County Blow, Richard - Sept 17, 1803 - Rivers, Thos., Sheriff of Sussex County Blow, Richard - Sept 17, 1803 - West, William and Benjamin Blow, Richard - Oct 24, 1803 - Hines, Allen Blow and Scammell - Oct 18, 1803 - Brown, Henry and Benjamin Blow and Scammell - Nov 2, 1803 - Page, John Blow and Scammell - Nov 27, 1803 - Hines, William Blow and Scammell - Dec 27, 1803 - Magee, Willie","Blow, Richard - 1799 - Urquahart, John - Southampton County Sheriff Blow, Richard - 1803 - R. Goodwin - Southampton County Sheriff Blow, Richard - 1804 - Rives, Tho. - Sussex County [four items] Blow and Scammell - 1804 - Lynch, Francis Blow, Richard - Tower Hill - May 19, 1804 - West, William (overseer of Town Hill) Blow and Scammell - May 15, 1804 - Clerk Sussex County Scammell, James - May 3, 1804 - Wren, Jesse Scammell, James - March 7, 1804 - Wallace, Tho. - Petersburg Goodwin, George - March 5, 1804 - Blow and Scammell Scammell, James - Feb 15, 1804 - Lynch, Francis - Petersburg Blow and Scammell - April 1804 - Lanier, Littleton Blow and Scammell - Sussex - 1804 - Sheriff of Sussex County Blow and Scammell - July 9, 1804 - Wren, Benjamin Blow and Scammell - Dec 28, 1804 - Birdsong, Butts Blow and Scammell - Dec 1804 - Sheriff of Sussex County Blow and Scammell - Aug 9, 1804 - Mason, Anty. Blow, Richard - May 16, 1804 - Sheriff of Sussex County Blow and Scammell - Sept 3, 1804 - Birdsong, Butts Blow and Scammell - Sept 6, 1804 - Parham, Leason Blow and Scammell - Sept 6, 1804 - Bonner, John, Jr. Blow and Scammell - Oct 29, 1804 - Williamson, Matt Blow and Scammell - Sept 11, 1804 - Lanier, Buchner Blow and Scammell - Sept 1804 - Sheriff of Southampton County","1. Lightfoot, William T. - May 17, 1805 - Waller, Robert H. - Williamsburg - Re: horse-breeding 2. Waller, Robert H. - Williamsburg - Aug 1804 Waller, Robert H. - Feb 1806 - Davis, James - Williamsburg merchant Warburton, Robert - April 1805 - Zalma, Rochive - Richmond merchant Waller, Robert H. - Jan-April 1805 Greenhow, R. - Williamsburg merchant Waller, Robert H. - 1805-1806 - Deneufville - Williamsburg merchant Waller, Robert H. - May 1805 - Greenhow, R. - Williamsburg merchant Waller, Robert H. - May-June 1805 - Pearman, John - Williamsburg tailor Waller, Robert H. - Oct 26, 1805 - Sands, Tho. Waller, Robert H. - Feb-March 1805 - Deneafville, P. - Williamsburg merchant Waller, Robert H. - Oct 10, 1805 - Bushby, John Waller, Robert H. - Oct 14, 1805 - Brooks, Edward Waller, Robert H. - Nov 2, 1805 - Barham, Lucy Waller, Robert H. - Nov 23, 1805 - Burwell, Carter - Carter's Cove Waller, Robert H. - Oct 9, 1805 - Sweeney, Moses - Williamsburg carpenter Waller, Robert H. - Dec 31, 1806 - Deneafville, P.R. Waller, Robert H. - Feb 10, 1806 - Davis, James Waller, Robert H. - Jan 6, 1806 - Hyde, Robert - Richmond Waller, Robert H. - April 17, 1806 - Henley, Leonard 3. Waller, Robert H. - 1803-1804 - Pearman, John - Williamsburg Waller, Robert H. - 1804-1805 - Coke, Richard - Williamsburg Waller, Robert H. - 1804-1805 - Hockaday - Williamsburg carpenter Waller, Robert H. - Nov 21, 1805 - McCandlish, Anderson - Williamsburg merchant Lang, George - Williamsburg - Oct 12, 1804 - Greenhow, Robert Lightfoot, William - Tedington - Aug 1805 - Waller, Robert -Williamsburg Waller, Robert H. - Williamsburg - 1805-1806 - McCandlish and Co. - Williamsburg merchant Waller, Robert H. - Oct 31, 1805 - Lightfoot, William - Tedington Waller, Robert H. - Feb 1805 - Ratcliff - Williamsburg carpenter Henley, Leonard - Feb 8, 1808 - Waller, Robert H. Waller, Robert H. - 1804-1805 - Henderson, J. - Williamsburg merchant Waller, Robert H. - 1804-1805 - Semple, James - Williamsburg carpenter Pierce, Francis - Nov 5, 1805 - Waller, Robert H. Henderson, James - Jan 7, 1806 - Nicolson, Andrew","Blow, Richard H. - Jan 1803 and Feb 1804 - Myrick, William Blow and Scammell - Jan 1803 and Feb 1804 - Myrick, William Blow and Scammell - Feb 20, 1804 Blow and Scammell - Jan 6, 1805 - Brown, Thomas Blow, Richard - 1804 - West, Fathy Blow and Scammell - Jan 18, 1805 - Birdsong, Britain Blow and Scammell - Jan 9, 1805 - Bailey, Britain Blow and Scammell - 1804 - Sheriff of Southampton [two items] Blow and Scammell - April 19, 1805 - Andrews, Isaac Blow and Scammell - Dec 12, 1805 - Magee, Willie Scammell, James - May 29, 1805 - Dunlop, James, Jr. - Petersburg Blow and Scammell - June 15, 1805 - West, William - overseer Blow and Scammell - July 12, 1805 - Wills, Goodwin Scammell, James - Sept 11, 1805 - Parham, William Williamson's Exor - June 1805 - Sheriff of Sussex County Blow, Richard - Aug 20, 1805 - Urquarhart, John Blow and Scammell - Aug 5, 1805 - Moss, Henry Blow and Scammell - July 19, 1805 - Mackensie, D. Blow, Mrs. - Sept 20, 1805 - Jones, Charles T. Blow and Scammell - Dec 17, 1805 - Magee, Willie Blow and Scammell - Dec 13, 1805 - Andrews, Isaac Scammell, James - Dec 21, 1805 - Parker, Frederick Scammell, James - Dec 31, 1805 - Booth, Peter and John Blow and Scammell - Dec 14, 1805 - Newsum, Ch. S. Blow and Scammell - Dec 26, 1805 - Williams, Joll","Parker, Henry - March 19, 1802 - Scammell, James - Sussex Blow and Scammell - Dec 12, 1801 - Bonner, John Jr. - Sussex Blow and Scammell - Tower Hill - Jan 6, 1802 - Loftin, Thomas Blow, Richard - Jan 14, 1802 - Bailey, Britain Blow, Richard - March 1, 1802 - Mason, D. Blow and Scammell - March 31, 1802 - Rose, William Blow and Scammell - Tower Hill - June 18, 1802 - Ridley, Thomas Jr. Blow, Richard - June 21, 1802 - Forts, Joshua - Com. Revenue Blow and Scammell - June 22, 1802 - Britt, Daniel Blow and Scammell - July 28, 1802 - Pennington, Edward Blow and Scammell - August, 18, 1802 - Ridley, Thomas Jr. Blow and Scammell - August 12, 1802 - Morris, William Waller, Robert - August 31, 1802 - Roe, William Blow and Scammell - Sept 6, 1802 - Bonner, John Jr. Blow and Scammell - Aug 24, 1802 - Fitzhugh, Thomas Jr. Blow and Scammell - Oct 1802-1803 - Hancock, M.W. - Petersburg","Blow and Scammell - Sussex County - May 1801 - Sheriff Sussex County [two items] Blow, George - Oct 25, 1801 - Pehham, Thomas Blow and Scammell - March 23, 1802 - Mason, David Blow and Scammell - Sussex County - May 6, 1802 - Graves, David Com. Hines, Allen - Aug 4, 1803 - Pennington, James Scammell, James - June 20, 1803 - Collier, Richard Winfield, Adams - Aug 25, 1804 - Lane, Thomas [fragment] Clerk's receipts - undated Blow, Richard - Norfolk - March-April 1804 - Clerk of Southampton County Blow, Richard and Co. - Norfolk - March-Nov 1805 - Clerk of Southampton Co. Blow and Scammell - Sussex County - Jan-Nov 1805 - Clerk of Sussex County Scammell, James - March 1806 - Clerk of Sussex County Scammell, James - Nov-Dec 1805 - Clerk of Sussex County Blow and Scammell - Sept-Nov 1804 - Clerk of Southampton County Blow and Scammell - Feb-Nov 1804 - Clerk of Sussex County Blow and Scammell - Feb-Dec 1805 - Clerk of Sussex County Blow and Scammell - March-Dec 1807 - Clerk of Sussex County Blow and Scammell - Aug 25, 1809 - Council, Joseph Blow, Richard - March 1806 - Clerk of Southampton County Blow and Scammell - Dec 9, 1799 - Com. Sussex County Blow and Scammell - 1800-1808 Com. Sussex County [seven items]","Blow and Scammell - Sept 23, 1807 - Clanton, Nathan - Georgia Blow and Scammell - Sussex County - March 16, 1808 - Hines, Tempy Blow, Richard - Norfolk - Oct 22, 1801 - Gray, Thomas - Petersburg Blow and Scammell - Aug 18, 1809 - Andrews, Isaac Blow and Scammell - Jan 10, 1806 - Blow, Thomas R. - exor of Henry Blow","1. Wallace, Colston - Aug 12, 1803 - Blow and Scammell - bond Blow and Scammell - Dec 13, 1803 - Carter, Michael - bond Blow and Scammell - May 1, 1804 - Carter, Michael Wallace, Colston - Feb 28, 1805 - Blow and Scammell Wallace, Colston - May 1804 - Blow and Scammell Gilliam, Burwell - Sept 1806 - Blow and Scammell Brown, William - 1806-1808 - Blow and Scammell Blow, George - April 28, 1809 - Wright, Willis Blow and Scammell - Aug 31, 1809 - Blow, Richard Turney, Donellson - Sept 26, 1806 - Blow and Scammell Davis, Nathan - Sussex County - Aug 5, 1803 - Blow and Scammell Gray, Edwin - Southampton - May 1, 1814 - Blow, Richard Gray, Edwin - March 1815 - Blow, George Blow, George - Tower Hill - July 17, 1815 - D.H. Rawlings and Co. - Petersburg Gray, Edwin - April 1816 - Blow, George - exor. for Lucy Hall Gray, Edwin - March 1816 - Blow, George - Portsmouth - bond Doyal, Hardy - Feb 20, 1807 - Blow and Scammell Cobb, George B. - Halifax NC - April 1820 - Blow, George - Sussex Co. - bond 2. Clerk of Sussex Co. - May 1804 - Blow and Scammell - taxes for Gwaltney Deloach, Th. - Southampton - Nov 1802 - Blow and Scammell - Sussex County Lanier, Benjamin - April 6, 1807 - Blow and Scammell Chappell, William - July 18, 1807 - Blow and Scammell Johnson, William - April 15, 1809 - Blow and Scammell Horne, Ephram - Dec 1810 - Blow and Scammell Waggonage Account - undated Knight, Ephraim - 1812-1813 - Blow, George Horne, Ephram - April 1809 - Blow and Scammell Magee, James - April 1809 - Blow and Scammell Wren, James - Aug 1809 - Blow and Scammell Knight, Ephriam - Aug 1812 - Blow, Richard","Blow and Scammell - Sussex - 1807-1809 - Lynch, Francis - Petersburg merchant [thirteen items]","Blow and Scammell - Jan 1806 - Williamson, Joseph Blow and Scammell - Jan 1806 - Browne, Henry - for Birdsong Blow and Scammell - Jan 1806 - Gardner, Amos Blow and Scammell - Jan 1806 - Wren, Benjamin Blow and Scammell - Jan 1806 - Andrews, Isaac Scammell, James - April 1806 - Conrad, Sommerville L. James Scammell and Co. - April 1806 - Osborne, Jno - Petersburg Blow and Scammell - 1805-1806 - Lynch, Francis - Petersburg Blow and Scammell - May 1806 - Armistead, William - Norfolk Blow, Richard - Sussex - May 1806 - Sheriff of Sussex County Blow, Richard - June 1806 - Osborne, John Scammell, James - April 1806 - Brown, John Scammell, James - July 1806 - Revell, Holliday Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 1806 - Mabry, Robt. Sheriff of Southampton Blow and Scammell - Aug 29, 1806 - Lynch, Francis Blow and Scammell - Feb 1806 - Sheriff of Sussex County [two items] Blow and Scammell - Oct 1806 - Marks, William Blow and Scammell - Aug 1806 - Sheriff of Sussex County Blow and Scammell - March 1806 - Southampton County Sheriff","1. Blow, Richard (for his son) - Sept 1804 - Mr. Moir's Acct - Williamsburg Blow, George - July 1805 - Greenhow, Robert - Williamsburg merchant acct Blow, Richard (for his son) - 1804-1805 - Moir, James - Williamsburg tailor acct Blow, George - July 1805 - Orrill, John - Williamsburg tailor acct Blow, George - 1805-1806 - Coke, John - Williamsburg tavern acct. Blow, George - Dec 1805 - Greenhow, Robert Blow, George - Jan 1806 - Greenhow, Robert Blow, George - Oct 1806 - Greenhow and Cole Blow, George - Feb 1807 - Greenhow and Cole Blow, George - Nov 1808 - Marks, James Blow, George - Oct 1808 - Dohaghey, John Blow, Richard - Aug 1807 - Taylor, John Blow, George - June 1808 - Battell, John B. - Norfolk [two items] Blow, George - May 1808 - Higgins, Eugene - Norfolk [two items] Blow, George - 1807-1808 - Bonsal Conrad and Co. - book dealer Blow, George - Jan 1808 - Royle, Hunter - Williamsburg 2. Blow, George - 1807 - Bonsal Conrad and Co. - Norfolk Blow, George - May 1807 - Mackinder and White Blow, George - May 1807 - Maddon, John - Norfolk Blow, George - Dec 1807 - The Enquirer - Richmond Blow, George - Aug 1806 - Gillie and Mackinder - Norfolk Blow, George - undated - Hudson, E. - vendue books Blow, George - Oct 1805 - Gilliad and Mackinder - Norfolk Blow, George - Feb 1807 - Taylor, R and J - Norfolk Blow, George - Oct 1805 - Bronsal Conrad and Co. - Norfolk - books Blow, George - Dec 1808 - Drury, John -Southampton - furniture Blow, George - Feb 1808 - Donaghy, John Blow, George - undated - Johnson, John - military hat Blow, George - March 1808 - Betsy and Peggy - packet Blow, George - March 1808 - Cluff, Ann - bandbox Blow, George - March 1808 - Cluff, M. - jeweler Blow, George - March 1808 - Delaney, Edward - Norfolk","Davis, Henry - May 1806 - Blow and Scammell Constable of Southampton County - March 1806 - Butts, William Blow and Scammell - March 1806 - Butts, William Blow and Scammell - May 1809 - Williamson, Elias Blow and Scammell - April 1809 - Taylor, William Blow and Scammell - May 1809 - Mason, Benjamin Blow, George for R. Blow - Aug 1814 - Davis, John Blow and Scammell - March 1803 - Barker, Burwell Blow and Scammell - Nov 1802 - Barlow, John","Blow, Richard - 1801-1805 Richardson, L. Epps - carpenter's acct Blow, Richard - 1804 - Richardson, Will - carpenters acct Blow, Richard - 1804 - Epps, Will Blow, Richard - 1805-1809 - Downman, Robert Dr. - medical acct Blow and Scammell - 1802-1808 - Downman, Robert Dr. - medical acct Blow, Richard - 1806 - Richardson, William - carpenter's acct Blow, Richard - 1807-1808 - Gray, J.U. - medical acct Blow and Scammell - 1808-1809 - Sheriff of Sussex Co. Blow and Scammell - July 1809 - Williamson, Joseph Blow and Scammell - 1807 - Leonard, M. - Petersburg Scammell, James - Sept 1809 - Andrews, Andrew - Petersburg Scammell, James - Aug 1809 - Brown, Butts Blow, Richard - Aug 1809 - Gilliam, James Blow, Richard - 1809 - Sebrell, James Blow and Scammell - April 1809 - Bishop, John Blow and Scammell - 1809 - Com. Sussex Co. Blow and Scammell - 1809 - Sheriff of Southampton Blow and Scammell - 1809 - Council, Joseph","See also: Box 3-A: Incoming Correspondence of Richard Blow and Papers, 1779-1808.","Bensone, William (merchant) - Liverpool - Feb 1, 1803 - Blow, Richard - Norfolk Newsum, William and wife - St. Andrew's Parish near Petersburg - 1783 - Blow, Richard - Albemarle Parish, Sussex Bland, Thomas - Cobham - May 25, 1789 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth merchant Daniel Stone and Co. - Feb 1, 1801 Daniel Stone and Co. - Oct 13, 1800 - bill of exchange Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Nov 11, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill Camm, John - Amherst - March 2, 1812 - Blow, George - Sussex Court House Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 4, 1811 - Blow, George - Tower Hill Rose, Peyton R. - Feb 27, 1811 - Blow, George - Sussex Camm, John - Amherst - Dec 4, 1812 - Blow, George - Sussex Court House Hines, Robert (nephew of R. Blow) - Smithfield - Dec 7, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth Bond, Mr. - Dec 31, 1817","1. Newsom, William - Greenville County - Sept 12, 1782 - Blow, Richard - Sussex County - discusses agreement for lots and houses in Petersburg 2. Alex. Donald - Richmond - May 30, 1789 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - reply concerning a tobacco sale 3. Young, Francis - Isle of Wright - Nov 5, 1793 - Blow, Richard - reply concerning seizing John Cunningham 4. Blow, Norborne - James City - 1862 - Blow, George Jr. - Norfolk - reply concerning payment for slaves at Mulberry Island Memo book, 1861 Page [loose] discussing African-Americans hired, 1815-1821. Blow, George and Waller, R.P. - Williamsburg - May 9, 1831 - Chancery, Ct. - Williamsburg - bond Murdough, J.W. - Norfolk - July 26, 1806 - Blow, Richard - note King, Calvert - June 30, 1829 - Cole, Jesse - Williamsburg postmaster 5. Barker, John - Suffolk - Feb 20, 1793 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - reply concerning barrel staves Chris. McConnico and Sons - 1799-1800 - Blow, Richard - discusses salt for sloop Blow and Foster, judgment [fragment] Blow, Richard - July 7, 1804 - Lyons, Jno - suit Michado, William B. - Oct 21, 1801 - Gray, Thomas - note Parker, John - April 21, 1803 - Blow, Richard - note Calahan, Mr. - Jan 30, 1806 - Newman, Morris - Norfolk - note Blow, Richard - 1806-1815 - Col. Bernard Magnian - account Blow, Richard - May 13, 1828 - Brettes and Santyjan - Norfolk - rent Blow, George - Tower Hill - Aug 23, 1843 - Scott, E.G. - Sussex County - acct Blow, Richard - July 20, 1819 - Est. Robert Goodwin - Nansemond Co. - slave Blow, George - Sussex Co. - Jan 14, 1832 - Cooper, James - Sussex Co. - deed Walker, John H. Est. - 1847-1852 - Blow, George Sr. - acct of shingles, etc. 6. Waller, Benjamin Jr. - Williamsburg - undated - Waller, R.H. - Williamsburg - incomplete deed to B. Waller, Jr.'s House in Williamsburg 7. Blow, George - Littleton - April 6, 1863 - Grayson, E.B. - Lynchburg - reply concerning farm losses because of the occupation (Civil War) 8. Blow, Richard - Petersburg - Nov 15, 1809 - McCormicco, Andrew - lien 9. Tazwells - undated - reply concerning Moss' will 10. Waller, William - Williamsburg - Dec 14, 1812 - Blow, George - Sussex County - reply concerning the sale of Waller's property in James City 11. Cotton, Alexander R. - Tarboro NC - March 14, 1821 - York Co. - acct 12. Beyton, Adj General Bernard - Richmond - May 1, 1821 - Blow, Col. George - Sussex County 13. Ruffin, Ed - Williamsburg - May 15, 1835 - Blow, George - Littletown - reply concerning book binding 14. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - May 20, 1825 - Brettes, Sautjan and Vincent - Norfolk - concerns rent for lots on Market Square, Norfolk 15. Blow, Mrs. William N. - Norfolk - 1920 - Blow, Mrs. Thomas - personal correspondence 16. Exam copy of \"the Class of Moral Philosophy.\" undated","subfolder 1 Blow, Richard - Dec 1807 - Waller, R.H. - Williamsburg Parker, John A. - Petersburg - Feb 1809 - Blow, Richard Gordon, James - Scotland Neck - Feb 1809 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth merchant Grinnell and Post - Norfolk - Feb 1809 - Blow, Richard Willkans, Ann - Feb 1809 - Blow, Richard McIntosh, W. - Norfolk - March 1809 - Blow, Richard Young, Jas. - March 20, 1809 - Blow, Richard Milhade, David - March 1809 - Blow, Richard Bowden and Milhados - March 1809 - Blow, Richard Cuthbert, Js. - April 12, 1809 - Blow, Richard Wyatt, Henry - April 22, 1809 - Blow, Richard Tompkins, Christopher - April 1809 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth Rogers, J. and Nightengale, S. - April 1809 - Blow, Richard - Norfolk Rodman, William Jr. - Norfolk - May 1809 - Blow, Richard Cammock, William - Norfolk - May 1809 - Blow, Richard - dismal swamp $ Cammock, William - June 1809 - Blow, Richard Dunnington, Hundley - Richmond - June 1809 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth Cosmon, Jo. - July 1, 1809 - Blow, Richard Marks, S. Jr. - July 1, 1809 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth subfolder 2. Sills, Th. - April 1809 - Blow, Richard Noyes, W.R. - Norfolk - May 1809 - Blow, Richard Powers, David - May 1809 - Blow, Richard Leaton, George - May 1809 - Campbell and Whalin Warehouse Bayley, John - May 1809 - Blow, Richard Katton, Th. - Norfolk - June 1809 - Blow, Richard - concerns the Bell Savage [ship] for London Nash, William - Norfolk - June 1809 - Blow, Richard Haldane, John D. - July 9, 1809 - Blow, Richard Mosly, A. Latimore - July 1809 - Blow, Richard Cooke, Capt. - Hampton Rhoads - July 1809 - Blow, Richard Whittle, C. - Norfolk - June 1809 - Blow, Richard Scott, Hugh - Norfolk - July 1809 - Blow, Richard Dutton, Th. - July 1809 - Blow, Richard Armstrong, Bennett - Oct 27, 1809 - Blow, Richard Pitts, James - Oct 1809 - Blow, Richard - Norfolk Mason, Benjamin - Richmond - Nov 1809 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth Parker, John A. - Norfolk - Nov 17, 1809 - Blow, Richard Hill, Ro. - Dec 180 - Blow, Richard Spratt, Th. - Aug 1809 - Blow, Richard 3. Butt, Wilson - July 12, 1809 - Blow, Richard York, Zeb. - Norfolk - July 20, 1809 - Blow, Richard Rogers, Jno - Providence - Aug 18, 1809 - Blow, Richard - Norfolk merchant Milhade, D. - Norfolk - Sept 15, 1809 - Blow, Richard Spratt, Th. - Sept 11 and 22, 1809 - Blow, Richard Hill, Ro. - Sept 28, 1809 - Blow, Richard Spratt, Th. - Oct 5, 1809 - Blow, Richard Tripp, Samuel - Norfolk - Oct 12, 1809 - Blow, Richard Tompkins, Ch. - Sept 11 and 26, 1809 - Blow, Richard Munson, W. - Oct 24, 1809 - Blow, Richard Williams, Leonora - Dec 4, 1809 - Blow, Richard","1. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Jan 2, 1810 - Blow, Eliza - Williamsburg 2-3. Dillard, George - Richmond - Jan 7, 1810 - Blow, George - Sussex Co. - reply concerning a due bond on the Waller estate from John Camm [two items] 4. Bracken, John - Williamsburg - Feb 9, 1810 - Blow, George Jr. - Portsmouth - acct against Waller estate; Blow was manager 5-36. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb-Dec 1810 - Blow, George - Tower Hill [thirty-one letters] 37. Hamilton, Burge - Petersburg - April 16, 1810 - Blow, George - Tower Hill Johnston, William - May 3, 1810 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 38. King, William - April 16 1810 - Blow, George - Tower Hill","1. Lynch and Cather - Petersburg - Jan 26, 1811 - Blow, George - Sussex Co. Pollok, Robert - Petersburg - Feb 19, 1811 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 2. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Jan 5, 1811 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 3. Blow, Richard - Jan 18, 1811 - Blow, George 4. Blow, Richard - Feb 15, 1811 - Blow, George 5. Blow, Richard - March 8, 1811 - Blow, George 6. Blow, Richard - March 15, 1811 - Blow, George 7. Blow, Richard - March 18, 1811 - Blow, George 8. Hines, William - March 24, 1811 - Blow, George - Williamsburg (at Waller's) 9-12. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - March-April 1811 - Blow, George - Williamsburg [four letters] 13. Allen, Edward T. - Norfleet's Mill - May 1, 1811 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 14-16 Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - May 1811 - Blow, George - Tower Hill [three letters] 17. Rose, Peyton R. (school teacher) - Sussex - May 27, 1811 - Blow, George 18-19. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - May and Juen, 1811 - Blow, George - Tower Hill [two letters] 20. Waller, Benjamin C. - Williamsburg - Aug 1, 1811 - Blow, George 21. Robbing, Christ. - Baltimore - June 20, 1811 - Blow, George - Norfolk 22-23. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Sept 1811 - Blow, George [two letters] 24. Avery, John - Belfast - Nov 1811 - Blow, George - Tower Hill [two letters] 25-28. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Nov-Dec 1811 - Blow, George - Tower Hill [three letters] 29. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Oct 20, 1811 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth","1. Hudson and Neale - undated - Blow, Richard 2. Wilkins, H. Willis - Suffolk - Jan 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 3. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Jan 15, 1819 - Blow, Richard 4. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Jan 20, 1819 - Blow, George - Williamsburg (letter discusses R. Blow's winning vote to become president of the Farmer's Bank by œbig vote) 5. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Feb 2, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 6. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Feb 14, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 7. Herring, D. - Smithfield - Feb 23, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 8. Rochael, James - Jerusalem - March 11, 1819 - Blow, Col. George - Tower Hill 9. Rochaelle, James - Jerusalem - March 21, 1819 - Blow, Col. George 10. Herring, D. - Isle of Wright - April 26, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 11. Herring, Daniel - May 11, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 12. Herring, Daniel - June 15, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 13. Jones, Ephraim - New Bedford - June 22, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Norfolk 14. Hall, Neilson - Richmond - June 22, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Norfolk 15. Blow, George - Richmond - June 27, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 16. Herring, D. - July 2, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 17. Burns, Arch. - Norfolk - July 23, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 18. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Aug 3, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 19. Hines, Robert - Smithfield - Sept 9, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 20. Blow, George - Petersburg - Sept 15, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 21. Rochelle, James - Jerusalem - Oct 8, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 22. Russell, Seth N. - Bedford - Oct 20, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Norfolk 23. Neilson, William H. - Norfolk - Nov 27, 1819 - Blow, Richard 24. Harrison, Arthur - Dec 1, 1819 - Blow, Richard 25. Neilson and Neale - Dec 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 26. Thompson, J. - Portsmouth - Dec 8, 1819 - Blow, Richard 27. Roulacks and Co. - Windsor NC - Dec 17, 1819 - Blow, Richard 28. Neilson, William H. - Norfolk - Jan 9, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 29. Magee, R. - Dec 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth  Box 3a: Incoming Correspondence of Richard Blow and Papers, 1779-1808  1. Campbell and Wheeler - Petersburg - Jan 12, 1780 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 2. Gordon, George - London - Feb 24, 1789 - Blow, Richard 3. Barksdale, William - Petersburg - Feb 10, 1789 - Blow, Richard 4. Osburn, Joshua - Dunkirk - April 9, 1789 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 5. Donald, Alexander - Richmond - April 18, 1789 - Blow, Richard 6. Anderson, David - Petersburg - April 20, 1789 - Blow, Richard 7. Brown, James - Richmond - April 20, 1789 - Blow, Richard 8. Tyson, Daniel - Philadelphia - April 20, 1789 - Blow, Richard 9. Brown, James - Richmond - April 22, 1789 - Blow, Richard 10. Brown, James - Richmond - April 16, 1789 - Blow, Richard 11. Roper, John - Edington - April 22, 1789 - Blow, Richard 12. Brown, James - Richmond - April 22, 1789 - Blow, Richard 13. Richards, John - Edington - April 23, 1789 - Blow, Richard 14. Briggs, John H. - Sussex - April 23, 1789 - Blow, Richard 15. Fort, Joshua - Tower Hill - April 23, 1789 - Blow, Richard 16. Boritz, William - Edenton - April 23, 1789 - Blow, Richard 17. Brown, James - Richmond - April 27, 1789 - Blow, Richard 18. Peter, Thomas - Cabin Pt. - May 2, 1789 - Blow, Richard 19. Marsh, James - Petersburg - May 8, 1789 - Blow, Richard 20. Donald, Alex - Richmond - May 13, 1789 - Blow, Richard 21. Hicks, J. - May 11, 1789 - Blow, Richard 22. Briggs, John H. - May 11, 1789 - Blow, Richard 23. Richards, John H. - Copland House - May 11, 1789 - Blow, Richard 24. Richards, John H. - May 17, 1789 - Blow, Richard 25. Roper, John - Chowan - May 17, 1789 - Blow, Richard 26. Kennedy, Henry - Edenton - May 18, 1789 - Blow, Richard 27. Ramsey, Allan - Edenton - May 21, 1789 - Blow, Richard 28. Bland, Theo. Jr. - Cobham - May 29, 1789 - Blow, Richard 29. Briggs, Samuel - Petersburg - July 22, 1789 - Blow, Richard 30. Almond, Harrison - Suffolk - Sept 9, 1789 - Blow, Richard 31. Reynolds, And. - Richmond - Nov 13, 1789 - Blow, Richard 32. Misc items [five] 33. Rochells, John, account - 1785-1789 - Blow, Richard 34. Lamb and Younger - London - Aug 20, 1789 - Blow, Richard - Norfolk 35. Parker, Josh - Isle of Wright - Sept 3, 1808 - Blow, Richard 36. Davis Kerr and Young, account, undated 37. Value of Jumonds cargo, undated 38. Statement of building the ship at Hogs Island, by Mr. Diggs. 39. Selden, Wilson C. - undated - Blow, Richard 40. Fragment to Baker and Blow from Samuel Harrison, undated. 41. Rochell, John (large account) - 1780-1784 - Baker and Blow 42. Barksdale, William - undated - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth [fragment] 43. Ship accounts - Portsmouth undated - Bacon, Mr. 44. Letter [fragment] 45. Goods shipped on board the sloops and ships of Blow [eleven items] 46. Record of minor goods delivered","1-5. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Jan-Feb 1813 - Blow, George - Williamsburg [five letters] 6. Peter Franklin Co. - Petersburg - Feb 13, 1789 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 7-9. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb-March 1813 - Blow, George - Tower Hill [three letters] 10. Christian, Edmund - Williamsburg - April 1, 1813 - Blow, George - Sussex Court House 11-15. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - April-May 1813 - Blow, George 16-17. Christian and Jones - Petersburg - July 1813 - Blow, George - Norfolk [two letters] 18. Cargill, Col. Nathan - Sussex - July 19, 1813 - Blow, George - Norfolk 19. Christian, Edmond - Williamsburg - July 30, 1813 - Blow, George 20. Christian and Jones - Petersburg - Aug 6, 1813 - Blow, George - Norfolk 21. Hall, John H. - Middleton - Sept 20, 1813 - Blow, George - Sussex - reply discussing legacy from his brother's estate 22. Winfree, Abner - Manchester - Oct 4, 1813 - Blow, George - Norfolk - discusses desire to buy land from Blow 23-27. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct-Nov 1813 - Blow, George - Tower Hill and Sussex - letters discuss camp fever and the court marshal of a friend 28. Jones, Christian - Petersburg - Nov 22, 1813 - Blow, George - Tower Hill - letter discusses the construction of a carriage for Blow 29. Barraud, Philip - Norfolk - Dec 6, 1813 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 30. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 7, 1813 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 31. Hall, John H. - Rowan - Dec 27, 1813 - Blow, George - Sussex County 32. Miller, James - Southampton - Dec 27, 1813 - Blow, George - reply concerning the use of a slave 33. Harrison, Henry J. - Sussex - Feb 26, 1813 - Blow, George 34. Barham, John - Martin's Hundred - Aug 5, 1813 - Blow, George - reply concerning a land rent from Blow 35. Johnston, Lucy and Polly - Sussex - Dec 13, 1813 - Blow, Mrs. George","1. Crittenton, Levi - Petersburg - Jan 12, 1818 - Blow, George - Sussex Co. 2. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb 7, 1818 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 3. Whittocks, Ch. - Portsmouth - Feb 12, 1818 - Blow, George - Sussex Courthouse 4. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - March 28, 1818 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 5. Warwick, John - Lynchburg - March 28, 1818 - Blow, George - Sussex - reply discussing John Camm's mental condition 6. Edmunds, John - Sussex - March 29, 1818 - Blow, George 7. Hill, Joseph - March 30, 1818 - Blow, Major George - Sussex - discusses 40 apple trees that were sent 8. Hines, George [cousin] - Southampton - April 4, 1818 - Blow, George 9. Edmunds, John - April 12, 1818 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 10. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - May 2, 1818 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 11. Rochelle, James - Jerusalem - May 9, 1818 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 12. Rochelle, James - Jerusalem - May 12, 1818 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 13. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - May 13, 1818 - Blow, George - Tower Hill - reply discussing the sale of Wren's Mill 14. Schoolfield, Dr. Jos. - Portsmouth - May 15, 1818 - Blow, George - Tower Hill - religious treatise 15. Maving and Cairns - Petersburg - May 16, 1818 - Blow, George [?] 16. Scott, Robert G. - Richmond - May 23, 1818 - Blow, Major George - Sussex Courthouse 17. Jones, John - Warwick County - May 28, 1818 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 18. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - May-July 1818 - Blow, George - Tower Hill [five letters] 19. Edmunds, John - Sussex - July 7, 1818 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 20. Jones, Th. Mathew C.H. - July 8, 1818 - Blow, George - Tower Hill - reply concerning the estate of Lucy Hall 21. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Aug 5, 1818 - Blow, George - Sussex 22. Atkins, Pleasant - Petersburg - Aug 14, 1818 - Blow, George - Sussex 23. Brough, Ro. - Norfolk - Aug 31, 1818 - Blow, George - Little Town 24. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Aug 22, 1818 - Blow, George - Sussex Co. 25. Jasper, H. and L. - Lynchburg - Aug 23, 1818 - Blow, George - Sussex Co. - discusses the hire of slaves 26. Waller, William - Williamsburg - Aug 29, 1818 - Blow, George - Tower Hill - reply concerning account collections 27. Trezevant, Js. - Southampton - Aug 30, 1818 - Blow, George - Tower Hill - reply discussing a slave/free man of color 28. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Sept 1, 1818 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 29. Scott, R.G. - Richmond - Oct 29, 1818 - Blow, George - Sussex Co. - letter discussing Blow's delay in being appointed a full colonel 30. Hannon, R.F - Petersburg - Nov 14, 1818 - Blow, George - Sussex 31. Blow, Richard - Nov 1818 - Blow, George - Tower Hill [two letters] 32. Holdcroft, William - Sussex - Nov 12, 1818 - Blow, Col. George 33. Coke, Richard - Williamsburg - Dec 3, 1818 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 34. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 5, 1818 - Blow, Major George - Tower Hill 35. Cobb, George B. - Rock Landing - Dec 15, 1818 - Blow, Col. George - Tower Hill 36. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 19, 1818 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 37. Rochell, James - Jerusalem - 1818 - Blow, George - Tower Hill","1. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Jan 21, 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 2. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb 5, 1819 - Blow, George 3. Mattox, Col William - Prince George - Feb 19, 1819 - Blow, George - Sussex County 4. Hines, Samuel B. - Southampton - Feb 19, 1819 - Blow, George - Sussex - reply concerning a commission 5. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - March 6, 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 6. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - March 27, 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 7. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - April 17, 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 8. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - April 10, 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 9. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb 13, 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 10. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb 20, 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 11. Coke, Richard - Williamsburg - April 26, 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 12. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - June 21, 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 13. Annis, William - Northampton NC - June 25, 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 14. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 17, 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 15. Hines, Samuel B. - July 22 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 16. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 31 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 17. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Aug 21 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 18. Harrison, H.J. - Sussex - Sept 5 1819 - Blow, George 19. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Sept 11 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 20. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Sept 18 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 21. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 2 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 22. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 29, 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 23. Waller, Robert P. - Williamsburg - Oct 29 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 24. Hines, Samuel B. - Southampton - Nov 3 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 25. Blow, Richard - Southampton - Nov 13, 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 26. Blow, Richard - Southampton - Nov 27 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill","1. Cargill, N. - Sussex - Feb 8, 1813 - Blow, George - Tower Hill - letters mentions that the governor has ordered out 2000 men for the defense of Norfolk 2. Peyton, Adj Gen. Berno. - Richmond - Sept 29, 1820 - Blow, George - 15th VA Militia Sussex 3. Regimental Return, 1820 (list of company commanders and enlistments 4. General Orders, Adjutant General's Office - Blow, George, Commandant of the 15th Regt. Militia, March 1 and 25, 1823 5. Outgoing correspondence of Blow, George, 1814 and 1820 [four letters]","1. Leigh, Francis - Portsmouth - Oct 27, 1795 - Hall, Lee Herbert, Jonathan - Sept 17, 1796 - Hall, Lee Bodington, Mrs. - Jan 1804 - Hall, Lee Millar, Dorcas - Dec 15, 1804 - Hall, Lee Horton, Levi - 1806-1807 - Hall, Lee Rains, Js. - Feb-Aug 1807 - Hall, Lee Horton, Math. - March 7, 1808 - Hall, Lee Horton, Demsy - Aug and Nov 1807 - Hall, Lee [two letters] Norfolk Court Summons - Dec 1808 - various names [seven summonings] Beinger, Inspector D. - Aug 23, 1792 - Milhado and Blow - Port at Norfolk 2. Will of Lucy Hall, Portsmouth, Jan 10, 1809 [George Blow as executor] Estate of Lucy Hall, 1809-1811 account with G. Blow Hall, Dr. Lee, estate, Portsmouth Jones, Demsy - 1808 - Hall, Lucy L. - house rent Dagnell, Stephen - July 4, 1800 - Hall, Lee - note Leslie, Alex - Dec 1800 - Hall, Lee - note Robson, E. - Dec 1803 - Hall, Lee - note Tonkin, William - 1804-1805 - Hall, Lee - apothecary account Jones, Demsy - 1805-1807 - Hall, Lee - house rent Hall, Lee - Feb 1808 - Morre, William - building chimney Hall, Lee - 1808 - Coward, Samuel - slave hire Summons to Norfolk Court - Jan 1810 - Blow, George Aldermen - New Haven, Conn. - May 1804 - Hall, Lee Norfolk Court Summons - Dec 1808 - Hall, Lee Butt, James - Nov 1806 - Hall, Lee Norfolk County - 1810 - Estate of Lucy Hall 3. Est. Cherry, Keader - June 25, 1807 - Est. Lee Hall Foster, John - 1804-1805 - Hall, Lee - apothecary account Spalding, Reeves - June 1804 - Hall, Lee Piercy, James - 1804-1809 - Hall, Lee Bawn, James - Jan 1806 - Hall, Lee Cowper, William - Sept 1806 - Hall, Lee Etheridge, Mat - Feb 28, 1807 - Hall, Lee Brown, James - 1806 - Hall, Lee Poindexter, C.B. - Dec 31, 1807 - Hall, Lee - sale of an African-American woman 4. Fragments","1. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Jan 16, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 2. Hayden, Uriah - Norfolk - Sept 29, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill - reply concerning hats for the militia 3. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb 16, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 4. Murdaugh, Jas. W. - Williamsburg - Feb 23, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill - letter concerns the estate of Mrs. Hall 5. Hines, Samuel - Southampton - Feb 25, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 6. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb-April 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill [four letters] 7. Cobb, Jesse - Petersburg - May 30, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 8. Waller, Edmund - Williamsburg - June 11, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 9. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - June 11, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 10. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - June-July, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill [three letters] 11. Sharp, William - Norfolk - July 21, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 12. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 23, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 13. Cobb, Jerry - Petersburg - July 25, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 14. Pollard, Benjamin - Norfolk - July 28, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 15. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July-Aug 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill [three letters] 16. Hankin, Prior - Williamsburg - Aug 16, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill - letter discusses the sale of a property 17. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Aug 29, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 18. Rawlings, D.A. - Portsmouth - Aug 30, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 19. Cargill, Nath - Sussex - Aug 31, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 20. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Sept 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill [three letters] 21. Rawlings, A.D. - Petersburg - Sept 16, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 22. Goodall, John - Williamsburg - Sept 20, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 23. Simpson, John - Petersburg - July 20, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 24. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 11, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 25. Bassett, Burwell - Williamsburg - Oct 22, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill","1. Blow, George - undated letter - unidentified - reply discussing war conditions 2. Judgment - April 1807 - Moss, Joshua Blow and Scammell - 1808-1811 - judgments Sheriff's statement - undated - Collier Blow and Scammell - 1807-1811 Blow, Richard - Feb 15, 1811 - Barham, Samuel Blow and Scammell - 1810-1817 3. Blow, Richard - 1810 and 1811 Sheriff's Com. - 1811 - Blow, George Blow, George - 1810-1813 Blow and Scammell - 1810-1812 Hutchings, Littletown - undated - Blow, Richard Chisholm - Sept 1811 - Lightfoot Blow, Richard - 1810-1811 4. Notes [twelve] 1810 - Blow, George 5. Bassett, Burwell - Williamsburg - Oct 22, 1816 - Blow, George - Sussex 6. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Nov 5, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill - reply giving advise to G. Blow on how to build a jail 7. Blow, Richard - Dec 31, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 8. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Oct 2, 1818 - Jones 9. Blow, George - June 1814 - Hankins, Joseph - Kentucky 10. Blow - undated - Myrick, William - suit","1. Thompson, Thos. - Chomchal [?] - March 23, 1787 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 2-5. Blow, George - Tower Hill - 1813 and 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth. 6. Blow, George - undated - to editor of a newspaper concerning economic changes at Portsmouth","1. Briggs, John H. - Richmond - March 18, 1796 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 2. Blow, George - Tower Hill - July 28, 1809 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 3. Harrison, H.J. - Portsmouth - Aug 11, 1812 - Blow, George - Sussex 4. Blow, George - Petersburg - March 13, 1813 - Blow, Richard - Norfolk 5. Rochelle, James - Jerusalem - Nov 3, 1818 - Blow, George - Portsmouth 6. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Sept 7, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 7. Wright, William - Norfolk - March 16, 1833 - Blow, George Jr. 8. Blow, George Jr. - Portsmouth - 1837-1839 - Blow, George Sr. [ten letters] 9. May, Dandridge - Petersburg - June 6, 1864 - Blow, Mrs. L.C. 10. Blow, George Jr. - Norfolk - May 5, 1869 - Blow, George Sr. - letter discusses the prospect of an African-American serving as governor","1. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Jan 24, 1809 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 2. Dennis, William M. - James City - Jan 27, 1809 - Blow, George - Portsmouth 3. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb 7, 1809 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 4. Camm, John - Amherst - Feb 14, 1809 - Blow, George - Norfolk 5. Hankin, William - Williamsburg - March 22, 1809 - Blow, George - Portsmouth 6. Stokes, M. - Philadelphia - March 27, 1809 - Blow, George - Portsmouth 7. Tazewell, L.W. - Norfolk - April 18, 1809 - Blow, George - Portsmouth 8. Hankins, Jos. - Lexington, KY - April 29, 1809 - Blow, George - Norfolk 9. Rives, Landon - Norfolk - April 1809 - Blow, George - Portsmouth 10. Conway, James - Portsmouth - May 1, 1809 - Blow, George 11. Hall Estate Papers - May 1, 1809 - Blow, George - Portsmouth 12. Hankin, W. - Williamsburg - May 11, 1809 - Blow, George - Portsmouth 13. Hunter, A.R.S. - Hancock Co., Georgia - May 13, 1809 - Blow, George - Portsmouth 14. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 1, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 15. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - June 24, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 16. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - June 25, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 17. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 8, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 18. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 15, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 19. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 29, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 20. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 22, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 21. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 29, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 22. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Aug 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 23. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Aug 5, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 24. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Aug 12, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 25. Coward, Samuel - Accomack - Aug 14, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 26. Coward, Samuel - Sept 2, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 27. Campbell, James - Petersburg - Oct 11, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 28. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 14, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 29. Hall, E. - New Haven, Conn. - Oct 19, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 30. Newsom, R. - Southampton - Oct 19, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 31. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 21, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 32. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 27, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 33. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 31, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 34. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Nov 2, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 35. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 1, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 36. Brown, William Jr. - Tower Hill [manage of Tower Hill] - Dec 11, 1809 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 37. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 12, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 38. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 12, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 39. Shields, Samuel Jr. - Dec 15, 1819 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 40. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 16, 1809 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 41. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 17, 1809 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 42. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 21, 1809 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 43. Ashlock, Jos. - Dec 24, 1809 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 44. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 29, 1809 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 45. Estate of Robert Waller - Williamsburg - June 1809 - Blow, George - Williamsburg - bill from Robert Anderson","Military papers, 1813-1815, payroll, accounts, and mustering records Charges vs. John Evens, Sept 1813 Charges vs. Nathan Riley, Sept 1813 Charges vs. Corp McKinnie, Sept 1813 Charges vs. G. Watts, Sept 1813 Printed forms","1. Blow, George and Eliza - Dec 14, 1812 - vs. Waller, Edmund and William H. infants Bill, from R. Warbutron - April 30, 1805 - unknown Tax account - Blow, Richard - June 1805 - Sussex County Sheriff Clements, William - May 1808 - Blow and Scammell - deed Tax account - Blow, Richard - June 1804 - Southampton County Sheriff Cowper, John and Co. - 1803-1804 - Blow, Richard - protested account Hargrave, Hamlin - Sussex - Aug 1803 - Blow and Scammell - note 2. Carney, S.W. - Halifax - June 13, 1805 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 3. Composition, reply Romans 4. Blow, George - Tower Hill - March 5, 1812 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth","1. Hunter, Adam - 1806-1807 - Hall, Lee [two items] Poindexter, C.B - Sept 26, 1807 - Hall, Lucy - note Memo - March 23, 1806 - Hunter, M. Hodges, Caleb - May 1816 - Blow, George - note Latimer, M.A. - Jan 14, 1809 - Blow, Richard - rent of Portsmouth Hall lot Hunter, Mrs. - undated - Wood, Nich. - Lee Hall est Watts, Joel - Portsmouth - April 30, 1816 - Blow, George - concerning estate Gibson, Joseph - March 21, 1809 - Blow, George - concerning the estate Blow, George - July 16, 1811 - Hall, J.H. - rent for Eunice Hall, New Haven Blow, George (Justice of the Peace) - Nov 21, 1824 - Clanton, Joseph (Constable) Bond for Lucy Hall Estate, undated Bond, Nuttall and Gibson - 1809 - Blow, George [two items] 2. Dudley, George - Mathews - March 17, 1809 - Blow, George - reply discussing the Hall estate 3. Roy, James H. - Portsmouth - Dec 18, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill","1. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Jan 21, 1812 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 2. Robertson, William - Petersburg - Feb 24, 1812 - Blow, George - Sussex 3. Blow, George - Tower Hill - March 4, 1812 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 4. Blow, George - Tower Hill - March 1812 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 5. Blow, George - Tower Hill - April 2, 1812 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 6. Blow, George - Tower Hill - April, 1812 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 7. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - June 20, 1811 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 8. Dew, Thos. R. - College of WandM - June 20, 1842 - Blow, George - Littleton 9. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - June 23, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 10. Akins, Pleasants - Petersburg - Aug 24, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 11. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 13, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 12. Brown, William E. - Sussex - July 1, 1811 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 13. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 24, 1811 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 14. Adams, Henry - Petersburg - Aug 28, 1811 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 15. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 27, 1811 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 16. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Aug 22, 1811 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 17. Blow, George, copy of a petition to the governor concerning a slave, 1835. 18. Copy of an agreement between R. Blow and Carter M. Jones, 1846. 19. Deed; Butt, John - Southampton - undated - Clanton, Williamson and wife 20. Document, fragment.","1. Tax Account, Blow, Richard, 1810-1811. 2. Tax Account, Blow, George - 1812-1818 3. Blow, George exec. R.H. Waller, 1817, Clerk Chancery Court at Williamsburg and Richmond.","1. Blow, Richard - Norfolk - Jan 10, 1812 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 2. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Jan 29, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 3. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb 18, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 4. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb 28, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 5. Crump, Richard - Richmond - March 4, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 6. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - March 10, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 7. Hines, Will - Southampton - March 18, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 8. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - March 22, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 9. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - April 6, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 10. Cocke, Benjamin - Cabin Point - April 8, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 11. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - April 18, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 12. Blow, George - Tower Hill - June 1812 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 13. Harrison, Henry J. - Hunting Quarter - May 22, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 14. Franklin, Peter and Co. - Petersburg - May 29, 1812 - Blow, George - Norfolk 15. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 3, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 16. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 8, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 17. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 28, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 18. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 16, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 19. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Aug 7, 1809 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 20. Franklin, Peter and Co. - Petersburg - July 31, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 21. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Aug 7, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 22. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Aug 11, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 23. Aikens, Pleasant - Petersburg - Aug 29, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 24. Faulcon, Nicholas - New Hope - Aug 30, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 25. Aiken, Pleasant - Petersburg - Sept 7, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 26. Fitzgerald, William - Nottoway - Sept 9, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 27. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Sept 18, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 28. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 11, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 29. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 20, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 30. Miller, James - Dec 13, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 31. Blow, George - Williamsburg - Dec 15, 1812 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - letter discusses hope of obtaining a law license 32. Camm, John - Amherst - Dec 25, 1812 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 33. Proceedings/meeting minutes of a meeting of the Citizens of Sussex appointing delegates to the Baltimore Convention, 1832 (nominating G. Blow, Richard Epps, and William Harrison as delegates).","1. Cowley, S. - Portsmouth - Feb 11, 1841 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 2. Gray, Th. - Southampton - April 15, 1813 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 3. Military Papers; subsistence accounts and papers on the 4th Regiment of Norfolk 4. Avery, William - James Town - July 8, 1838 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 5. Military forms.","1. Chair Tax, issued by US government and local county, 1815-1817. 2. Cochee Tax, 1838. 3. Stilling Tax.","1. Waller, William - Williamsburg - April 15, 1813 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 2. Waller, William - Norfolk - March 22, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 3. Parker, R.E. - Norfolk - July 1, 1820 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 4. Doubtfull debts, 1826. 5. Memo of George Blow's traveling expenses for Robert H. Waller estate, 1808-1817. 6. Bill, W.M. Waller, 1819-1822, Waller, W.H.","1. Brown, Henry - undated - Blow, George - list of debts due 2. Brown, Henry - 1784-1814 - Blow, Richard - numerous accounts 3. Gilliam, Joshua - 1785 - Foreman, Alexander 4. Mason, John - 1795 - Blow, Richard 5. Scott, Cole J. - 1790 - Blow, Richard 6. Brown, Henry - 1786 - Armstrong, Bennett 7. Blow, Richard - 1787-1790 - Sheriff of Sussex - tax accounts","1-17. Blow, George - April-Dec 1814 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth [seventeen letters]","1. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Jan 11, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 2. Gray, Thos. - Southampton - Jan 18, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 3. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth Jan 19, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 4. Burdge, Joel - Sussex - Jan 13, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 5. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Jan 25, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 6. Parham, Major William - Richard - Jan 27, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 7. Lanier, Capt. - Littleton - Jan 30, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 8. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb 7, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 9. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb 6, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 10. Jones, Chris - Petersburg - Feb 8, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 11. McCandlish, William - Williamsburg - Feb 11, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 12. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb 14, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 13. Hines, Robert - Smithfield - Feb 28, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 14. Fawn, Capt. John - Norfolk - March 3, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 15. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - April 13, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 16. Whitlock, Ch. - Richmond - April 16, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 17. Cary, Miles - Cobham - April 20, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 18. Barraud, Philip - Norfolk - April 25, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 19. Christian, Edmund - Williamsburg - April 23, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 20. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - April 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill [two letters] 21. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - May 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 22. Jones, Chris - Petersburg - May 1, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 23. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - May 10, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 24. Fitzgerald, William - Nottoway - May 11, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 25. Howard, Thos. - Richmond - June 3, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 26. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - June 13, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 27. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - June 10, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 28. Jones, Chr. - Petersburg - July 9, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 29. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 12, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 30. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 19, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 31. Allison, John - Petersburg - July 24, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 32. Henley, Ro. - Washington DC - July 24, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 33. Henley, Ro. - Washington DC - July 24, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 34. Jones, Ch. - Petersburg - July 26, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 35. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Aug 5, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 36. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Aug 10, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 37. Flynn, O. - Suffolk - Aug 10, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 38. Barron, Joseph A. - Norfolk - Aug 12, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 39. Simpson, John - Petersburg - Aug 13, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 40. Allison, John - Petersburg - Aug 13, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 41. Barraud, Ph. - Norfolk - Aug 18, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 42. Hawkins, J.H. - Lexington, KY - Aug 20, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 43. Peede, Robert - Portsmouth - Aug 21, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 44. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Aug 22, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 45. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Sept 16, 1814 - Blow, Eliza - Tower Hill 46. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Sept 19, 1814 - Blow, George - Quarter Masters Office 47. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Sept 26, 1814 - Blow, George - Richmond 48. Blow, Richard - Norfolk - Oct 17, 1814 - Blow, George - Richmond 49. Blow, Richard - Norfolk - Oct 27, 1814 - Blow, George - Richmond 50. Blow, Richard - Norfolk - Nov 1, 1814 - Blow, George - Richmond 51. Blow, Richard - Norfolk - Nov 11, 1814 - Blow, George - Richmond 52. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Nov 22, 1814 - Blow, George - Richmond 53. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Nov 22, 1814 - Blow, George - Richmond 54. Key, John - Dec 1, 1814 - Blow, George - Richmond 55. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 4, 1814 - Blow, George - Richmond 56. Eppes, Richard - Sussex - Dec 8, 1815 - Blow, George - Richmond 57. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 21, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 58. Cargill, Nathan - Richmond - Dec 22, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 59. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 28, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 60. Rochelle, Robert - Richmond - Dec 29, 1814 - Blow, George - Littleton 61. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 31, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 62. Misc memo by George Blow, undated, Shepard, William","1. Hines, William - Southampton - May 5, 1799 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 2. Christian, Edward - Williamsburg - March 31, 1814 - Blow, George - Sussex 3. Waller, William H. - Williamsburg - July 6, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 4. Bendall, Capt. I. - Oct 14, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 5. Blow, George - Richmond - Nov 6, 1814 - Blow, Richmond - Norfolk - letter discusses conditions in the military service 6. Blow, George - Richmond - Nov 10, 1814 - Blow, Richmond - Norfolk 7. Blow, George - Richmond - Nov 15, 1814 - Blow, Richmond - Norfolk 8. Blow, George - Richmond - Dec 2, 1814 - Blow, Richmond - Norfolk 9. Blow, George - Richmond - Dec 6, 1814 - Blow, Richmond - Norfolk 10. Daniel, William - Cumberland - Jan 17, 1817 - Blow, George - Sussex 11. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb 4, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 12. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb 11, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 13. Belsches, H.C. - Richmond - Feb 13, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill - letter discusses politics 14. Daniel, William - Cumberland - Feb 28, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 15. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb 25, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 16. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - March 5, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 17. Fitzgerald, William - Nottoway - March 12, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 18. Gale, John T. - Norfolk - March 25, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 19. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - April 1, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 20. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - April 15, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 21. Rochelle, Jas. - Jerusalem - April 18, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 22. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - April 22, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 23. Gale, John T. - Norfolk - April 24, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 24. Bassett, Burwell - Williamsburg - May 16, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 25. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - June 24, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 26. Bassett, Burwell - Williamsburg - July 5, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 27. Peete, Benjamin - Sussex - July 4, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 28. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 29, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 29. Tazewell, W. - Richmond - Aug 2, 1817 - Blow, Richard - Norfolk - reply discussing an iron mill patent 30. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Aug 12, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 31. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Aug 23, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 32. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Aug 29, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 33. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Sept 9, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 34. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Sept 16, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 35. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 7, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 36. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 11, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 37. Pescud, Edward - Petersburg - Oct 19, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 38. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 25, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 39. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 28, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 40. Parham, William - Sussex - Nov 8, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 41. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Nov 4, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 42. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Nov 11, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 43. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Nov 18, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 44. Bassett, Burwell - Nov 22, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 45. Cargill, N. - Davis' Tavern, Sussex - Dec 1, 1814 - Blow, George - Richmond 46. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 2, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 47. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 11, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 48. Parker, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 16, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 49. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 31, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 50. Ruffin, Edmund - 1813-1823 - Blow, George - Tower Hill - letter discusses the Ruffin plantations 51. Harrison, Mrs. Anna B. - Hunting Quarter - Feb 3, 1826 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 52. Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg - May 1, 1829 - Blow, George - Little Town - reply discussing the management of Blow's affairs at the farm near Williamsburg","1. US Marshall - July 23, 1799 - Blow, Richard - letter discusses his feelings for held slaves 2. Brand and Toler - Hanover - Nov 6, 1800 - Blow, Richard - Norfolk 3. Gray, Edward - Washington DC- Jan 17, 1803 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 4. Gray, Edward - Southampton - July 20, 1803 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 5. Drew, Dolphin - Edenton - Oct 10, 1804 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 6. Accounts, various, 1804-1830. 7. Brown, William E. - Quartermaster - Aug 7, 1812 - Blow, George - Sussex 8. Rochelle, James - Jerusalem, VA - Oct 3, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 9. Harrison, Henry J. - Hunting Quarter - Sept 24, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 10. Robinson, James - Richmond - July 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 11. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Nov 2, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 12. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Dec 19, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 13. Blow, Robert W. - Portsmouth - Sept 1, 1820 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 14. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - April 9, 1820 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 15. Blow, George - Jan 16, 1832 - Newman and Peets - Southampton 16. Suit; G. Blow vs. Js. T. Garrison, 1832. 17. Suit; G. Blow vs. R.S. Nicholson, 1832. 18. Suit, G. Blow vs. Nicholson, 1833, Southampton Court. 19. Anderson, Peebles and Hall - Petersburg - March 26, 1838 - Blow, George - Little Town 20. Peebles and Hall - Petersburg - Sept 15, 1838 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 21. Blow, Richard - New Orleans - April 27, 1838 - Blow, George - Littletown 22. Blow, George - San Antonio - Sept 1839 - Blow, George - Littletown 23. Galt, Dickie - Williamsburg - Oct 22, 1843 - Blow, George 24. Wynne, William B. - Oct 17, 1862 - Blow, George 25. Forms, Mutual Assurance Society. 26. Amnesty application of Col. George Blow to Pres Andrew Johnson, 1865. 27. Suit; to settle the estate of George Blow, 1872. 28. Various items, miscellaneous.","1. Blow, George - Richmond - Sept 27, 1814 - Blow, Richard - Norfolk - reply discussing the war; battles, supplies, enlistments, etc 2. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Aug 20, 1814 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - discusses military affairs and acknowledges the gift of a sword and coat 3. Daniel, William - Cumberland, C.H. - Dec 12, 1816 - Blow, George - Sussex County 4. Waller, Edmund - Martin's Hundred - June 13, 1812 - Blow, George - Norfolk - reply discussing conditions on various plantations","1. Unknown sender - Galveston - May 19, 1843 - Blow, George [ ? ] 2. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Sept 28, 1817 - Blow, George 3. Nivison, John - Norfolk - May 26, 1810 - Blow, George 4. Indenture deed of William Hardress Waller, 1820, to G. Blow 5. Copy of Richard E. Lee's Will, Norfolk, undated. 6. Copy of indenture deed, George and Eliza Blow to William Waller of Williamsburg. 7. Chowning, Noah L. - Norfolk - undated - Blow, Richard - bond","1. Waller, William H. - Williamsburg - Jan 16, 1815 - Blow, George - Sussex Court House 2. Waller, William H. - Williamsburg - Jan 29, 1814 - Blow, George 3. Drew, Benjamin - Smithfield - Oct 17, 1815 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 4. Forms; Sussex Militia papers, 1813.","1. Camm, John - Amherst - Nov 29, 1809 - Waller, Benjamin C. - Williamsburg - reply concerning the sale of a slave 2. Copy of letter to the Masonic Lodge from George Blow. 3. Klein, J. - Norfolk - Aug 5, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 4. Daniel, William - Cumberland - Feb 28, 1817 - Blow, George - Sussex 5. Daniel, William [memo] - Richmond - June 21, 1820 - Blow, George - Sussex 6. Milhado, D. - Dec 1815 - Blow, George - Sussex [four pieces discussing financial affairs and a slave sale] 7. Laine, Ann - Dec 7, 1833 - Blow, George - Sussex 8. West, T.G. - Dec 11, 1831 - Blow, Mrs. - Tower Hill 9. Wynne, Thos. - Carter's Grove - Sept 22, 1841 - Blow, George - Norfolk","1. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Jan 1, 1812 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 2. Rochelle, Robert - Richmond - Jan 5, 1815 - Blow, George - Sussex Court House 3. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Jan 10, 1815 - Blow, George - Sussex - letter discusses the College of William and Mary 4. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Jan 18, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 5. Rochelle, Robert - Richmond - Jan 30, 1815 - Blow, George - Sussex 6. Fitzgerald, William - Nottoway - Jan 31, 1815 - Blow, George - Sussex 7. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb 1, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 8. Gray, Edwn. - Southampton - Feb 22, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 9. Sharp, William - Norfolk - Feb 25, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 10. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - March 3, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 11. Hines, George - Southampton - March 5, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 12. Edmonds, John - Sussex - March 10, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 13. Sharp, William - Norfolk - March 10, 1815 - Blow, George - Sussex 14. Barraud, P. - Portsmouth - March 13, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 15. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - March 15, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 16. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - April 4, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 17. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - June 9, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 18. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - June 25, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 19. Christian, Edmund - Williamsburg - June 25, 1815 - Blow, George - Sussex 20. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 2, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 21. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 11, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 22. Akin, P. - Portsmouth - July 18, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 23. Barraud, Ph. - Norfolk - July 21, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 24. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 25, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 25. Myrick, John - Southampton - July 1815 - Blow, George - Sussex 26. Myrick, John - Southampton - July 20, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 27. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Aug 21, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 28. Bell, Graham - Petersburg - Sept 5, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 29. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Sept 19, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 30. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Sept 8, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 31. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Sept 12, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 32. Adams, Robert - Petersburg - Oct 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 33. Harrison, Richard F. - Oct 1, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 34. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 17, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 35. Akins, P. - Petersburg - Oct 17, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 36. Johnston, R.M. - Cross Keys - Oct 22, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 37. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 27, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 38. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 1, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 39. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 15, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill","1. Lease of land on Skiff's Creek, James City by Robert H. Waller, 1805. 2. Vouchers; Robert Hall Waller estate, for craftsmen work, 1805-1809.","1. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb-Dec 1820 - Blow, George [some from Mrs. G. Blow] - Tower Hill [17 letters] 2. Edmunds, John - Sussex - April 13, 1819 - Blow, George - Sussex 3. Ruffin, Edmund - Prince George - Jan 1820 - Blow, George - Sussex 4. Rochelle, James - Southampton - 1820 - Blow, George - Sussex [four letters] 5. Faulcon, Nich. - Mount Pleasant - May 13, 1820 - Blow, George - Sussex 6. Chapman, John - Wall's Bridge - March 14, 1820 - Blow, George - Sussex 7. Briggs, Henry - Jerusalem - June 20, 1820 - Blow, George - Sussex 8. Harrison, Henry J. - Feb 9, 1820 - Blow, George - Sussex 9. Waller, Edm. - Martin's Hundred, James City - Jan 3, 1820 - Blow, George - Sussex 10. Yeatman, Tho. Mathews - June 17, 1820 - Blow, George - Sussex 11. Cargill, Gen. Nath. - Petersburg - June 8, 1820 - Blow, George - Sussex 12. Hines, Ro. - Smithfield - May 20, 1820 - Blow, George - Sussex 13. Butts, John - Southampton - March 1820 - Blow, George - Sussex 14. Wrenn, Barham - Southampton - Dec 10, 1820 - Blow, George - Sussex 15. Hines, S.W. - Southampton - Dec 17, 1820 - Blow, George - Sussex 16. Waller, William H. - Williamsburg - March 3, 1820 - Blow, George - Sussex 17. Hancock, William - Blk. Water Bridge - March 13, 1820 - Blow, George - Sussex","1. Blow, Richard; memo discussing the fire damages on estates, 1796-1824. 2. Blow, Richard; memo discussing these fire damages, 1821-1822. 3. Estate Papers of Lucy Hall, 1809-1816.","1. Remarks/Notes by Richard Blow on Mr. Hunter's notes, c. 1815. 2. Military papers, 1812-1813. 3. Correspondence; Blow, George - Tower Hill - Oct 12, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth Blow, George - Tower Hill - Sept 21, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth Edwards, L.R. - Jerusalem - Aug 30, 1836 - Blow, George - Portsmouth Haxall, William - Petersburg - Sept 2, 1812 - Blow, Richard - Norfolk","1. Edmund Waller Estate Papers, 1820-1832 2. Inventory of the Lucy Hall Estate, undated. 3. Waller, William H. - Aug 4, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 4. Memo; record of cotton picked during October 18?? 5. Blow, George - July 8, 1837 - Parker, Iabez 6. Bond concerning the Waller estate, 1825-1827. 7. Statement of debts due on the R.H. Waller estate. 8. Dismissal of suit, Mr. and Mrs. George Blow vs. William H. Waller, 1817. 9. Murdaugh, J. - Portsmouth - Aug 5, 1839 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 10. Receipts of G. Blow, 1820-1832. [45 items]","1. Survey drawing of the Jones house and field, 1841. 2. Bonds from A.N. Laine to Joseph Branch, 1831. 3. Edwards, L.R. - Jerusalem - Aug 29, 1836 - Blow, George - Portsmouth 4. Heath and Co. - Nov 2, 1855 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 5. Avery, J. - Hick's Ford - March 28, 1834 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 6. Beers and Poindexter - 1837 - Blow, George - Portsmouth 7. Printed political notice for William H. Pegram, 1834.","1. Copy of the Agricultural Society of Sussex County's constitution, 1821. 2. Copy of the United Agricultural Societies of Virginia. 3. Ruffin, Edmund - Petersburg - Aug 16, 1821 - Blow, Sec. George 4. Cocke, John H. - Bremo - Dec 21, 1820 - Blow, Sec. George 5. Paper; Wilkins, John L., 1822, given at a Petersburg Ag. Society meeting. 6. Drawings concerning various agricultural practices. 7. Cargill, John - Nov 4, 1819 - Pres. of the Sussex Ag. Society 8. Speech by George Blow, undated. 9. Copy of notes by Dr. William Cocke, Sussex Ag. Society, 1822. 10. Surry Ag. Society - July 22, 1820 - Sussex Ag. Society 11. Subscription list of the Sussex Ag. Society, 1816. 12. Barton, R.P. - Springdale - July 22, 1820 - Harrison, George E. 13. Minutes of the Sussex Ag. Society, 1819-1821.","1. Blow, George Jr. - Portsmouth - Nov 9, 1821 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 2. Blow, George - Tower Hill - March 30, 1821 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 3. Blow, George - Petersburg - April 27, 1821 - Blow, Richard - Tower Hill 4. Blow, George - Petersburg - Aug 21, 1821 - Blow, Richard - Norfolk 5. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Sept 12, 1821 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 6. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Oct 2, 1821 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 7. Blow, Robert W. - Tower Hill - Sept 11, 1821 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 8. Blow, Robert W. - Tower Hill - Sept 19, 1821 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 9. Blow, George - Tower Hill - July 10, 1821 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 10. Blow, Norborne - Sussex - June 8, 1821 - Blow, George - Norfolk 11. Blow, George - Tower Hill - April 17, 1821 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 12. Blow, Robert W. - Tower Hill - Oct 2, 1821 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 13. Blow, Richard Jr. - Williamsburg - Feb 5, 1828 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 14. Blow, George Jr. - Hampden Sydney College - Nov 22, 1828 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 15. Blow, Robert W. - U of Virginia - May 7, 1828 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 16. Blow, George - Tower Hill - July 31, 1828 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 17. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Sept 12, 1828 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 18. B., Dr. R - Jan 1843 - Blow, George - James City Co. 19. Blow, Richard Jr. - College of William and Mary - Dec 21, 1828 - Blow, George - James City Co. 20. Blow, R.W. - Tower Hill - July 31, 1828 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 21. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Sept 21, 1828 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 22. Blow, George - Houston, Texas Territory - Feb 1841 - Blow, George - Littleton 23. Blow, George - Nov 10, 1843 - Blow, George - Martin's Hundred, James City Co. 24. Blow, George - Norfolk - Jan 26, 1843 - Blow, George - Littleton 25. Blow, George - Norfolk - April 4, 1843 - Blow, George - Littleton 26. Blow, George - Norfolk - Oct 20, 1841 - Blow, George - Littleton 27. Blow, George - Jerusalem - Aug 18 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth","1. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Jan 16, 1822 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 2. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 22, 1822 - Blow, George 3. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - June 28, 1822 - Blow, George 4. Blow, Robert W. - Portsmouth - July 26, 1822 - Blow, George 5. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Jan 5, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 6. Blow, R.W. - Portsmouth - Jan 12, 1822 - Blow, Col. George - Tower Hill 7. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Jan 16, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 8. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb 27, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 9. Blow, Richard Jr. - Portsmouth - March 3, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 10. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - March 4, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 11. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - March 16, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 12. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - March 23, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 13. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - April 13, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 14. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Aug 17, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 15. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Aug 24, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 16. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Sept 7, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 17. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Sept 14, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 18. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Oct 5, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 19. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Oct 12, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 20. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Oct 13, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 21. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Nov 2, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 22. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Dec 16, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 23. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Dec 22, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 24. Blow, Robert W. - Portsmouth - undated - Blow, George - Tower Hill 25. Blow, Robert W. - Portsmouth - Oct 12, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 26. Blow, Robert W. - Portsmouth - May 4, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 27. Blow, Robert W. - Portsmouth - Dec 27, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 28. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 28, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 29. Blow, Richard Jr. - Portsmouth - Dec 15, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 30. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Dec 7, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 31. Coke, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 27, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 32. Coke, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 8, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 33. Stone, Daniel - Norfolk - Feb 16, 1822 - Blow, George - Sussex Co. 34. Hines, George - Southampton - May 8, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 35. Waller, William H. - Amherst Co. - May 24, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 36. Waller, William H. - Amherst Co. - Sept 1, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 37. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Nov 7, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 38. Hines, S.B. - Nov 3, 1822 - Blow, George - Sussex 39. Heath and Mason - Nov 30, 1822 - Blow, George - Sussex 40. Heath and Mason - Nov 27, 1822 - Blow, George - Sussex 41. Hines, George - Aug 14, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 42. Petit, William - Portsmouth - Jan 15, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 43. Stone, Daniel - Norfolk - Jan 3, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 44. Heath and Mason - Sept 6, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 45. Hines, S.B. - Sweet Springs - Sept 6, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 46. Jourdan, James - Kick's Ford - April 6, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 47. Turner, Person - April 7, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 48. Heath and Mason - April 13, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill","1. Receipts of George Blow, 1820. [two items] 2. Receipts of George Blow, 1818-1820. [24 items] 3. Sussex County tax receipt of George Blow, 1820. [showing acres of land, slaves owned, and various other property types] 4. Southampton County tax receipt of Richard Blow, 1820. [showing acres of land, slaves owned, and various other property types]","1. Will of John Butts, 1825. 2. Deed of Mary Butts, 1826. 3. Deed of Polly Butts, 1815. 4. Deed of John and Judith Rochelle, 1788.","1. Blow, Richard Jr. - Portsmouth - Jan 11, 1823 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 2. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Jan 17, 1823 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 3. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Feb 1, 1823 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 4. Gilliam, C.N. - Richmond - Feb 1, 1823 - Blow, George - Sussex 5. Cogbill, J.B. - Petersburg - April 11, 1823 - Blow, George - Sussex 6. Wyche, Capt. William - Belfield - March 19, 1823 - Blow, George - Sussex 7. Jeffrie, John M. - Sussex - June 10, 1823 - Blow, George - Sussex 8. Barham, Samuel - Southampton - June 25, 1823 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 9. Wyche, William - July 2, 1823 - Blow, George - Sussex 10. Clanton, John - Aug 3, 1823 - Blow, George - Sussex 11. Heath and Mason - 1823 - Blow, George - Sussex 12. Gilliam, Carter N. - Aug 3, 1823 - Blow, George - Sussex 13. Cooper, John C. - Petersburg - Aug 19, 1823 - Blow, George - Sussex 14. Heath and Mason - Aug 23, 1823 - Blow, George - Sussex 15. Whitehead, S. - Portsmouth - Sept 17, 1823 - Blow, George - Sussex 16. Whitehead, S. - Portsmouth - Sept 20, 1823 - Blow, George - Sussex 17. Wyche, William - Belfield - 1823 - Blow, George - Sussex 18. Heath and Mason - Nov 19, 1823 - Blow, George - Sussex 19. Hammon, R.H. - Petersburg - Nov 21, 1823 - Blow, George - Sussex 20. Heath, Joseph - Prince George - Dec 1, 1823 - Blow, George - Sussex 21. Newsom, Lucy - Southampton - Feb 6, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 22. Heath and Mason - Feb 27, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 23. Lockhart and Gordon - March 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 24. Sikes, Nelson - March 18, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 25. Gilliam, C.N. - Sussex - July 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 26. Hines, S.B. - Southampton - March 17, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 27. Robinson, William Jr. - Petersburg - April 14, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 28. Cooper, J.C. - Petersburg - Sept 16, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 29. Wyche, W.P. - Sussex - July 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 30. Rochelle, Js. - Jerusalem - June 13, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 31. Wyche, William P. - June 17, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 32. Heath and Mason - July 14, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 33. Hines, S.B. - Southampton - April 21, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 34. Dillard, Jas. - Sussex - April 26, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 35. Hines, S.B. - April 21, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 36. Rochelle, Js. - May 25, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 37. Heath and Mason - May 26, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 38. Armistead, L.M. - Petersburg - May 26, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 39. Wyche, William P. - June 11, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 40. Jones, George - Sussex - June 12, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex - reply discussing a school for the poor 41. Heath and Mason - July 5, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 42. Blackford, W. - Northampton - July 20, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 43. Rochelle, Js. - Jerusalem - Sept 15, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 44. Hines, S.B. - Southampton - Sept 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 45. Whitehead, S. - Aug 26, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 46. Rochelle, Js. - Aug 7, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 47. Cuthbert and Smith - Petersburg - Aug 7, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 48. Dufour, John F. - Jan 13, 1825 - Sec. of the Sussex Agricultural Society 49. Rochelle, Js. - Jan 4, 1825 - Blow, George - Sussex 50. Heath, Js. - Prince George - Jan 1, 1825 - Blow, George - Sussex 51. Blow, Richard - April 13, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 52. Blow, George - Aug 15, 1826 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 53. Gilliam, T.S. - April 25, 1825 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 54. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - May 2, 1825 - Blow, George - Sussex 55. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - March 5, 1825 - Blow, George - Sussex 56. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - March 14, 1825 - Blow, George - Sussex 57. Thayer, Sceva - Petersburg - July 31, 1825 - Blow, George - Sussex - reply concerning a cotton gin 58. Hite, Nich. - Sussex - June 16, 1825 - Blow, George - Portsmouth 59. Hite, Nich. - Sussex - June 7, 1825 - Blow, George - Sussex 60. Harrison, Jas. J. - Brunswick - June 7, 1825 - Blow, George - Sussex 61. Harrison, Jas. J. - Brunswick - June 7, 1825 - Blow, George - Sussex 62. Gilliam, Th. F. - Southampton - Aug 22, 1825 - Blow, George - Sussex 63. Wynne, William - Bristol - Sept 25, 1825 - Blow, George - Sussex 64. May, David - Petersburg - Oct 13, 1825 - Blow, George - Sussex 65. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Nov 14, 1825 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 66. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Nov 22, 1825 - Blow, George - Sussex - letter discusses a fire near his dwelling house in Portsmouth","1. Selden, John A. - Feb 27, 1838 - Blow, George - reply concerning the sale of a slave 2. Neil and Marron - Norfolk - Sept 1821 - Blow, Mr. - Portsmouth 3. Briggs, Henry - Southampton - Oct 16, 1821 - Blow, Richard - Norfolk 4. Neilson, Thos. - Petersburg - Oct 15 - Blow, Richard - Norfolk 5. Hall and Peebles - Petersburg - Aug 18, 1842 - Blow, George - Sussex 6. Baker, Perkins - Nov 1, 1806 [ ? ] - Blow, George - Sussex 7. Neilson, Th. - Oct 29, 1824 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 8. Baker, Perkins - Sept 23, 1805 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 9. Estate papers concerning John Chappell, 1830-1831.","1. U of Virginia - July 3, 1827 - Blow, George - Sussex - reply discussing the conduct of Robert Blow as a student 2. Report card from U of V, July 1, 1827. 3. Report card from U of V, July 23, 1827. 4. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 10, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 5. Blow, Richard Jr. - Portsmouth - July 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 6. Blow, R.W. - Portsmouth - Sept 24 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown - letter discusses the College of William and Mary 7. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 2, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 8. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 9, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 9. Blow, Robert - Richmond - Oct 5, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 10. Blow, George Jr. - Portsmouth - Oct 17, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 11. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Oct 19, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 12. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Oct 30, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 13. Blow, Robert W. - U of Virginia - Oct 26 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 14. Blow, Richard Jr. - Williamsburg - Nov 5, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown - complains about conditions at the College of William and Mary 15. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Jan 2, 1826 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 16. Gurley, John M. - Jerusalem - Oct 2, 1827 - Blow, George - Sussex County 17. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Nov 28, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 18. Cogbill, Mason and Co. - Petersburg - Nov 28, 1827 - Blow, George - Southampton 19. Heath and Mason - Sept 28, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 20. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Sept 25, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 21. Heath and Mason - Sept 25, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 22. Applewhite, H. - Cowman's Well, Sussex - July 24, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 23. Blow, George Jr. - Portsmouth - May 3, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 24. Gurley, R.R. - June 19, 1827 - Blow, George - Sussex","1. Blow, Richard Jr. - Portsmouth - April 1, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 2. Blow, Richard Jr. - Portsmouth - April 26, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 3. Blow, Robert - U of Virginia - June 20, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 4. Blow, Robert - U of Virginia - Oct 10, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 5. Blow, Robert - U of Virginia - Nov 13, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 6. Report card, U of Virginia 7. Blow, Robert W. - March 1, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 8. Blow, Robert - April 2, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 9. Blow, Robert - May 1, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 10. Blow, Robert - June 1, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 11. Jones, S. - Kings Creek, James City Co. - Oct 13, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 12. Blow, Richard S. - Portsmouth - Aug 8, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 13. Blow, Richard S. - Portsmouth - Dec 18, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 14. Blow, Richard S. - Portsmouth - Dec 31, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 15. Blow, George Jr. - Portsmouth - Dec 31, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 16. Blow, R. Jr. - Oct 18, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill - letters discusses life at the College of William and Mary 17. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Aug 14, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 18. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Aug 19, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 19. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - July 18, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 20. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Aug 28, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 21. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Sept 18, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 22. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Sept 28, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 23. Heath, Joseph - Prince George - Dec 28, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 24. Collier, William A. - Sept 4, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 25. Blow, George - Sept 29, 1827 - Jones, Scervant - Kings Creek 26. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - June 12, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 27. Rochelle, Robert - Humphreys Co., TN - June 1, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 28. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - May 26, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 29. Magee, Robert - May 12, 1827 - Blow, George - Sussex 30. Heath and Mason - June 12, 1827 - Blow, George - Sussex 31. Rochelle, James - Jerusalem - May 4, 1827 - Blow, George - Sussex 32. Heath and Mason - April 30, 1827 - Blow, George - Sussex 33. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - April 18, 1827 - Blow, George - Sussex 34. Blow, Robert - Portsmouth - April 1827 - Blow, George - Sussex 35. Heath and Mason - April 6, 1827 - Blow, George - Sussex 36. Blow, Richard Sr. - March 6, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 37. Heath and Mason - Feb 26, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 38. Heath and Mason - Feb 22, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 39. Heath and Mason - Feb 19, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 40. Heath and Mason - Jan 27, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 41. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Jan 23, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 42. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Jan 21, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 43. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Jan 16, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 44. Heath and Mason - Jan 11, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 45. Heath and Mason - July 19, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 46. Butts, Mary - Jan 9, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 47. Rochelle, James - April 30, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 48. Harrison, Js. J. - May 15, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 49. Waller, Edmund - James City Co. - 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill","1. Plat-Round Hill Swamp, James Baker surveyor, undated (refers to the Nottoway Indians 2. Pledge between R. Downman and G. Hines that they will refrain from liquor, 1821. 3. Estate of Edmund Waller, 1827-1830. 4. Commission office, 1829. 5. Account of G. Blow concerning the estate of E.W. Jones, 1827-1828. 6. Estate of E. Jones and J. Butts, note, 1828. 7. Pollok and Co. - Richmond - Oct 2, 1805 - Blow, Richard - Norfolk 8. Felts, Henry - May 16, 1833 - Blow, George - Sussex - receipt for bond","1. Proctor of U of Virginia - Feb 15, 1827 - Blow, George - Sussex 2. Blow, Robert W. - U of Virginia - April 26, 1828 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 3. Report card of George Blow, Jr., 1828. 4. Report card of George Blow, Jr., 1828. 5. Report card of George Blow, Jr., 1829. 6. Report card of George Blow, Jr., 1829. 7. Report card of George Blow, Jr., 1829. 8. Report card of George Blow, Jr., 1829. 9. Blow, George Jr. - Hampden City - Jan 17, 1829 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 10. Blow, George Jr. - Hampden City - March 8, 1829 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 11. Blow, George Jr. - Hampden City - March 31, 1829 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 12. Blow, George Jr. - Hampden City - Dec 7, 1828 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 13. Blow, George Jr. - U of Virginia - July 13, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 14. Blow, George Jr. - U of Virginia - Dec 25, 1831 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown","1. Report card, U of V, 1828. 2. Blow, Robert W. - March 1, 1828 - Blow, George - Sussex 3. Blow, Robert W. - April 1, 1828 - Blow, George - Sussex 4. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - April 1, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 5. Blow, Richard Jr. - College of William and Mary - June 15, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 6. Blow, Richard Jr. - College of William and Mary - Oct 1, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 7. Bosher, Thomas M. - The Main, James City Co. - Oct 2, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 8. Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg - April 28, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 9. Webb, W.W. - Williamsburg - July 9, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 10. Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg - Sept 27, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 11. Jones, S. - Williamsburg - June 11, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 12. Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg - June 14, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 13. Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg - July 19, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 14. Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg - Aug 22, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 15. Webb, W.W. - Williamsburg - July 14, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 16. Rochelle, James - Jerusalem - July 14, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 17. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Nov 17, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 18. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Aug 12, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 19. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Sept 23, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 20. Thayer, Henry H. - Petersburg - Nov 1, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 21. Blow, Richard - Oct 25, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 22. Hines, George - Jerusalem - June 23, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 23. Whitehead, J. - Norfolk - Nov 6, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 24. Delk, William H. - York Co. - Nov 13, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 25. Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg - Feb 29, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 26. Hines, S.B. - May 4, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 27. Sheets, Anty - Albemarle - Sept 10, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 28. Smith, Chas. - Sussex - July 20, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 29. Blow, Richard - April 29, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 30. Atkinson - Smithfield - Nov 8, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 31. Blow, Richard - Oct 14, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 32. Blow, Richard - Sept 16, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 33. Blow, Richard - Feb 12, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 34. Blow, Richard - Feb 18, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 35. Rochelle, James - April 23, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 36. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - July 5, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 37. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Jan 17, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 38. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Jan 22, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 39. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Jan 31, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 40. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Feb 13, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 41. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - March 14, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 42. Prichard, J. - Petersburg - April 10, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 43. Blow, George - May 12, 1828 - Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg 44. Cogbill, Mason and Co. - 1828 - Blow, George - Sussex 45. Heath and Mason - undated - 1828 - Blow, George - Sussex 46. Blow, Richard - Aug 25, 1828 - Blow, George - Sussex 47. Heath and Mason - Oct 4, 1828 - Blow, George - Sussex 48. Cogbill, Mason and Co. - Oct 14, 1828 - Blow, George - Sussex 49. Fielding, Rose - Oct 22, 1828 - Blow, George - Sussex 50. Bosher, Thos. M. - The Main, James City Co. - Oct 28, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 51. Heath and Mason - Nov 5, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 52. Heath and Mason - Nov 29, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 53. Heath and Mason - Dec 15, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 54. Cogbill, Mason and Co. - Dec 17, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 55. Robertson, William Jr. - Petersburg - Dec 17, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 56. Blow, Richard - Dec 22, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 57. Blow, Richard - May 19, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 58. Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg - Dec 22, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 59. Clanton, Jas. - April 27, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 60. Blow, Richard - July 1, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 61. Blow, Richard - June 3, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown","1. Blow, Richard Jr. - College of William and Mary - April 24, 1828 - Blow Richard Sr. - Portsmouth 2. Blow, Richard Jr. - College of William and Mary - June 5, 1828 - Blow Richard Sr. - Portsmouth 3. Daniel, Judge William - Lynchburg - Jan 19, 1819 - Blow, George 4. List of bonds due to Blow and Scammell, 1811.","1. Estate papers of Robert B. Gilliam, 1827-1828. [72 pieces] 2. Edmund and W.H. Waller estates, 1828. [6 pieces] 3. Tuition fee paid by G. Blow for his daughters' schooling. 4. Tax account of Sussex County for G. Blow's land, 1828. [Showing record of land, slaves owned, and other]","1. Accounts of George Blow with John W. Byrd, 1828-1829. [25 pieces] 2. Estate papers of Mary Butts, 1826-1829. [5 pieces] 3. Land tax accounts of Richard Blow, 1828-1829. [6 pieces] 4. Estate papers of the Gilliam family, 1826-1829. [55 pieces] 5. Personal account of G. Blow with blacksmiths. [10 pieces]","1. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Sept 23, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 2. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - March 23, 1821 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 3. Whitehead, T. - Feb 21, 1821 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 4. Clairboren, P.W. - Williamsburg - March 4, 1821 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 5. Blow, R. Jr. - Portsmouth - Nov 6, 1824 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 6. Blow, R. Sr. - Dec 21, 1821 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 7. Blow, R. Sr. - Dec 4, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 8. Blow, R. Jr. - Feb 25, 1823 - Blow, Mrs. George - Tower Hill 9. Blow, R. Sr. - March 15, 1823 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 10. Blow, Robert - April 12, 1823 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 11. Blow, R. Sr. - May 3, 1823 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 12. Blow, R. Sr. - June 2, 1824 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 13. Blow, R. Sr. - July 20, 1824 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 14. Blow, R. Sr. - Aug 20, 1824 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 15. Blow, R. Sr. - Sept 21, 1824 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 16. Blow, R. Sr. - Dec 19, 1824 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 17. Blow, R. Sr. - Jan 10, 1825 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 18. Blow, R. Sr. - March 29, 1825 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 19. Blow, R. Sr. - July 9, 1825 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 20. Blow, R. Sr. - Sept 17, 1824 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 21. Blow, R. Sr. - Oct 4, 1825 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 22. Blow, R. Sr. - Oct 11, 1825 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 23. Blow, George - Tower Hill - May 31, 1826 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 24. General Orders from Adj. General - March 4, 1823 - Comm. of the 15th VA militia - Sussex Co. 25. Downman, Robert - Oct 2, 1821 - Blow, Colonel 26. Hines, L.B. - Southampton - March 6, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex","1. Prospectus of Leroy Anderson - 1829 - reply discussing a metrical version of the Declaration of Independence. 2. Blow, Richard - 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 3. Blow, Richard - Nov 16, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 4. Blow, Richard - Sept 7, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 5. Blow, Richard - Aug 4, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 6. Blow, Richard - May 13, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 7. Byrd, J.W. - Williamsburg - May 13, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 8. Byrd, J.W. - Williamsburg - April 18, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 9. Smith, Chas. - Williamsburg - March 6, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 10. Byrd, J.W. - Williamsburg - Jan 16, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 11. Byrd, J.W. - Williamsburg - Aug 22, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 12. Byrd, J.W. - Williamsburg - Nov 4, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 13. Byrd, J.W. - Williamsburg - Dec 15, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 14. Byrd, J.W. - Williamsburg - Sept 6, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 15. Smith, Chas. - Williamsburg - Jan 12, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 16. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Sept 16, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 17. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Dec 22, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 18. Whitehead, J. - Norfolk - Jan 10, 1829 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 19. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Jan 18, 1829 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 20. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Jan 27, 1829 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 21. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - March 25, 1829 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 22. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - March 24, 1829 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 23. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - March 17, 1829 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 24. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Feb 10, 1829 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 25. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - April 10, 1829 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 26. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - July 28, 1829 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 27. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Sept 8, 1829 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 28. Lewis, Herbert Jr. - Martin's Hundred - Sept 8, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 29. Lewis, Herbert Jr. - Martin's Hundred - April 17, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 30. Lewis, Herbert Jr. - Martin's Hundred - Nov 10, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 31. Lewis, Herbert Jr. - Martin's Hundred - Dec 18, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 32. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Oct 11, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 33. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - April 17, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 34. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Aug 24, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 35. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Sept 7, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 36. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Oct 13, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 37. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 38. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 39. Coleman, William - Hog's Island - Oct 1, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 40. Blow, R. Sr. - Portsmouth - April 21, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 41. Blow, R. Sr. - Portsmouth - Aug 25, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 42. Blow, R. Sr. - Portsmouth - Sept 2, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 43. Blow, R. Sr. - Portsmouth - Sept 1, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 44. Blow, R. Sr. - Portsmouth - Sept 29, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 45. Blow, R. Sr. - Portsmouth - Oct 6, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 46. Blow, R. Sr. - Portsmouth - Dec 15, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 47. Murdough, John - Portsmouth - Dec 22, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 48. Selden, Miles C. - Allen's Quarter - 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 49. Lewis, Herbert - Martin's Hundred - 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 50. Heath, H.G. - Prince George - Dec 31, 1829 - 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex - discussing the hire of a slave 51. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Feb 16, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 52. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Feb 24, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 53. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - March 28, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 54. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - April 19, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 55. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - May 16, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 56. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - May 27, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 57. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - June 24, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 58. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - July 29, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 59. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - July 17, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 60. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 61. Lewis, Herbert Jr. - Martin's Hundred - Aug 11, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 62. Lewis, Herbert Jr. - Martin's Hundred - Feb 27, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 63. Lewis, Herbert Jr. - Martin's Hundred - May 5, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 64. Lewis, Herbert Jr. - Martin's Hundred - June 20, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 65. Lewis, Herbert Jr. - Martin's Hundred - 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 66. Lewis, Herbert Jr. - Martin's Hundred - 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 67. Jones, Willie C. - Southampton - July 19, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 68. Byrd, John W. - Norfolk - June 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 69. Smith, Chas. - Williamsburg - May 23 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 70. Tatum, Nathl. - Norfolk - April 18, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 71. Watson, T. - Tree Hill - April 19, 1829 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 72. Watson, T. - Richmond - July 12, 1829 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 73. Watson, T. - Richmond - July 18, 1829 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 74. Wilson, Jas. R. - Chuckatuck - July 20, 1829 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 75. Wyche, William P. - Sussex - June 24, 1829 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 76. Rochelle, James - Jerusalem - June 23, 1829 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 77. Rochelle, James - Jerusalem - March 25, 1829 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 78. Rochelle, James - Jerusalem - March 31, 1829 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 79. Griffin, S.S. - Williamsburg - May 11, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 80. Anderson, J.J. - Tree Hill - June 23, 1829 - Blow, George - Tower Hill","1. Rochelle, James - Jerusalem - March 26, 1829 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 2. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Oct 1, 1832 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 3. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Oct 3, 1832 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 4. Cooper, James - Texas - Sept 23, 1833 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 5. Bragg, Jones and Co. - Petersburg - 1834 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 6. Blow, George - Feb 3, 1834 - Cargill, John - Sussex 7. Blow, George - May 16, 1834 - Woods, Henry - Norfolk 8. Moody, William M. - Williamsburg - Oct 25, 1834 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 9. Murdaugh, John - Richmond - Dec 20, 1835 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 10. Johnson, William - Oct 15, 1835 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 11. Blow, George - Tower Hill - March 19, 1836 - Mason, John Y. - Washington DC 12. Parker, Jabez - Richmond - July 23, 1837 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 13. Blow, George - Williamsburg - July 19, 1837 - Parker, Jabez - Richmond 14. Anderson, Peebles and Hall - Petersburg - Nov 18, 1837 - Blow, George - Tower Hill","1. Blow, Richard Jr. - Philadelphia - April 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 2. Blow, Richard Jr. - Philadelphia - March 16, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 3. Blow, Richard Jr. - Philadelphia - March 27, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 4. Jones, S. - King's Creek, James City Co. - April 3, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 5. Harbert, Lewis - Martin's Hundred, James City Co. - Jan 6, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 6. Harbert, Lewis - Martin's Hundred, James City Co. - Feb 6, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 7. Harbert, Lewis - Martin's Hundred, James City Co. - April 30, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 8. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Jan 5, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Little Town 9. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Jan 12, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Little Town 10. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Jan 25, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Little Town 11. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Feb 2, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Little Town 12. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Feb 9, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Little Town 13. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - April 12, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Little Town 14. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - April 16, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Little Town 15. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - April 26, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Little Town 16. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - May 3, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Little Town 17. Blow, Richard Sr. - Old Place - Oct 2, 1809 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 18. Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg - Jan 26, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 19. Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg - April 16, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 20. Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg - May 10, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 21. Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg - Jan 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 22. Blow, George - Sussex - April 7, 1830 - Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg 23. Coke, Richard - Williamsburg - March 26, 1830 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 24. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - March 26, 1830 - Blow, George - Tower Hill","1. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - June-Dec 1830 - Blow, George - Sussex 2. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - May 24, 1830 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 3. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - June 21, 1830 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 4. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Aug 8, 1830 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 5. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Aug 18, 1830 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 6. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Aug 20, 1830 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 7. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Sept 3, 1830 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 8. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Sept 24, 1830 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 9. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Nov 22, 1830 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 10. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Dec 26, 1830 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 11. Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg - Aug 24, 1830 - Blow, George - Littletown 12. Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg - Dec 7, 1830 - Blow, George - Littletown 13. Blow, Richard Jr. - Philadelphia - May 23, 1830 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 14. Blow, Richard Jr. - Philadelphia - June 27, 1830 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 15. Blow, Richard Jr. - Philadelphia - Aug 18, 1830 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 16. Blow, Richard Jr. - Philadelphia - Sept 13, 1830 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 17. Blow, Richard Jr. - Philadelphia - Oct 23, 1830 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 18. Blow, Richard Jr. - Philadelphia - Nov 1, 1830 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 19. Blow, George Jr. - May 30, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Little Town 20. Lewis, Herb. - Martin's Hundred - July 10, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Little Town 21. Lewis, Herb. - Martin's Hundred - June 12, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Little Town 22. Lewis, Herb. - Martin's Hundred - Sept 8, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Little Town 23. Brown Dr. Thos. - July 22, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex 24. Chappell, Jas. - Copperhonk Springs - June 30, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex 25. Chappell, Jas. - Copperhonk Springs - Aug 4, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex 26. Robertson, Arch. - Hog Island - Oct 6, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Little Town 27. Smith, Chas. - Limestone Co. Ala. - Oct 18, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex 28. Hines, Samuel B. - Jerusalem - Dec 31, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex 29. Newsom, Lucy - Southampton - June 26, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex","1. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - March 19, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex 2. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - March 23, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex 3. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - July 3, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 4. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - July 11, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 5. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Aug 18, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex 6. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Nov 5, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex 7. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Dec 3, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex 8. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Dec 12, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 9. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Dec 14, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex 10. West, Henry M. - Aug 11, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 11. Smaw, George - Oct 30, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 12. Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg - Feb 5, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 13. Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg - May 22, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 14. Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg - July 19, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 15. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Jan 13, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 16. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Feb 12, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 17. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Feb 17, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 18. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Feb 20, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 19. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - March 2, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 20. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - July 6, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 21. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - July 23, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 22. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - July 25, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 23. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Aug 1, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 24. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Aug 8, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 25. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Aug 10, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 26. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Aug 13, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 27. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Aug 17, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 28. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Aug 22, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 29. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Aug 27, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 30. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Aug 31, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 31. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Sept 3, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 32. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Sept 7, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 33. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Sept 17, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 34. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Nov 2, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 35. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Dec 5, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 36. Jordan, Jas. - Isle of Wright - Feb 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex 37. Hines, Samuel B. - Southampton - Feb 9, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 38. Rochelle, James - Jerusalem - May 15, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 39. Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill - Sept 1816 - Pollard, Benjamin - Norfolk - letter note sent 40. Blow, George Sr. - March 27, 1817 - Bragg and Cook - Petersburg 41. Blow, R. and Co. - Norfolk - Southampton - Dec 23, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 42. Scott, John L. - Southampton - Dec 23, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 43. Rochelle, James - Jerusalem - Jan 22, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 44. Hines, Samuel B. - July 7, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill","1. Deed forms 2. Copy of contract for the building of Peter's Bridge (near Tower Hill) 3. Blow, George - Tower Hill - circa 1810 - Hines, R. - Smithfield 4. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Aug 12, 1812 - Hall, John H. - Petersburg 5. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Aug 27, 1812 - Klein, Jacob - Norfolk 6. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Dec 2, 1813 - Robinson, Anty - Williamsburg 7. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Dec 2, 1813 - Barraud, Dr. P - Norfolk 8. Blow, Richard - July 31, 1816 - Blow, George 9. Blow, George - Tower Hill - July 21, 1814 - Jones, Ch. T. 10. Howard, Th. C. - Richmond - May 16, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 11. Howard, Th. C. - Richmond - June 18, 1814 - Blow, George 12. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Feb 8, 1814 - Fawn, John Capt - Norfolk 13. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Dec 16, 1817 - Williams, Fred - Petersburg 14. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Sept 28, 1818 - Scott, R.G. - Richmond 15. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Dec 11, 1818 - Camm, John 16. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Dec 12, 1818 - Cobb, Geo. - Rock Landing 17. Blow, George - Tower Hill - June 6, 1820 - Faulcon, Nicholas - 18. Blow, George - Tower Hill - May 27, 1917 - Allison and Fitzgerald 19. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Oct 26, 1816 - B. Bassett and J. Goodall 20. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Dec 23, 1819 - Waller, Edmund C. 21. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Dec 12, 1818 - Walker, John M. 22. Blow, George - Portsmouth - Nov 22, 1820 - Waller, William - Williamsburg 23. Blow, George - Tower Hill - June 13, 1817 - Bassett, Burwell - Williamsburg 24. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Dec 23, 1819 - Waller, Edmund - Martin's Hundred, James City Co. 25. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Dec 1819 - Christian, Edmund - Richmond 26. Blow, George - Tower Hill - undated - Ruffin, Edmund - Prince George 27. Blow, George - Tower Hill - March 9, 1825 - Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth 28. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Dec 30, 1829 - Blow, Richard Sr. 29. Blow, George - Tower Hill - 1819 - Waller, Dr. Ro. P - Williamsburg 30. Blow, George - Tower Hill - April 26, 1830 - West, Henry 31. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Nov 26, 1830 - Branch, Thos. - Petersburg 32. Blow, George - Tower Hill - April 26, 1830 - Heath and Mason - Petersburg 33. Blow, George - Tower Hill - April 1819 - Heath and Mason - Petersburg 34. Blow, George - Tower Hill - 1817 - Overseers of the Poor - Southampton 35. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Feb 14, 1831 - Branch, Thos. - Petersburg 36. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Feb 16, 1831 - Garrett, R.M. - Williamsburg 37. Blow, George - Tower Hill - March 4, 1831 - Turner, John D. 38. Blow, George - Tower Hill - March 25, 1831 - Moody, William - Northampton, NC 39. Blow, George - Tower Hill - undated - West, Mr. 40. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Dec 25, 1830 - Heath, Henry G. - Prince George 41. Blow, George - Tower Hill - June 15, 1830 - Watson, Thos. - Richmond 42. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Oct 5, 1830 - Robertson, Arch. - Hog Island 43. Blow, George - Tower Hill - July 18, 1829 - Robertson, Arch. - Tree Hill","1. Blow, R.W. - U of Virginia - Oct 30, 1826 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex Courthouse 2. Report card of R.W. Blow from U of Virginia, 1826. 3. Blow, Richard Jr. - Portsmouth - Jan 1, 1826 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex Courthouse 4. Blow, Richard Jr. - Philadelphia - March 1, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex Courthouse 5. Colonization Society - Washington DC - Feb 5, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex Courthouse 6. Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg - 1831 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown [four letters] 7. Garrett, R.M. - Williamsburg - 1831 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown [two letters] 8. Semple, James (Judge) - Williamsburg - 1831 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill [two letters] 9. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - March 16, 1831 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 10. Blow, Richard Jr. - Portsmouth - March 1831 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill [two letters] 11. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - 1831 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex [four letters] 12. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - 1827 and 1831 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill [two letters] 13. Harrison, James J. - Diamond Grove - March 17, 1826 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 14. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - 1826 and 1831 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill [17 letters] 15. Atkinson, Arch. - Richmond - Jan 27, 1831 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 16. Smaw, George - Martin's Hundred - June 5, 1831 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 17. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - 1831 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex [9 letters] 18. Garrett, R.M. - Williamsburg - Jan 25, 1831 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 19. Downman, Lucy - Feb 15, 1831 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 20. Blow, George - June 3, 1817 - Camm, John - Lynchburg 21. Blow, Richard Jr. - Portsmouth - 1826 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill [two letters] 22. Wyche, William - Littletown - Feb 12, 1826 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 23. Rochelle, James - Jerusalem - April 13, 1826 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 24. Watkins, John D. - New Kent Ch. - March 15, 1826 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 25. Smith, Charles - Limestone Co. Ala. - Jan 2, 1831 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 26. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - July 4, 1831 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 27. Moody, William - Mt. Forest, NC - 1831 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill [four letters] 28. Smaw, George - Martin's Hundred - Nov 18, 1831 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 29. Cary, George B. - Southampton - May 28, 1831 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill","1. Weston, Samuel - Norfolk - March 25, 1833 - Blow, George - Littletown 2. Weston, Samuel - Portsmouth - March 27, 1833 - Blow, George - Littletown 3. Smith, Chas. - Alabama - March 31, 1833 - Blow, George - Littletown 4. Rochelle, Jas. - Southampton - May 1833 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 5. Parker, W.H. - Belvedere - July 27, 1833 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 6. Smith, Philip - Surry C.H. - Aug 18, 1833 - Blow, George - Sussex 7. Cooper, James - Austin TX - Aug 31, 1833 - Blow, George - Sussex 8. Petway, Henry - Southampton - Sept 23, 1833 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 9. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - May 16, 1833 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 10. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - June 6, 1833 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 11. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - June 24, 1833 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 12. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - April 30, 1833 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 13. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - July 31, 1833 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 14. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Sept 16, 1833 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 15. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Nov 30, 1833 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 16. Smaw, George - Martin's Hundred - Sept 28, 1833 - Blow, George - Sussex 17. Coke, John - James City - Nov 18, 1833 - Blow, George - Sussex 18. Farmer's Bank - Norfolk - May 4, 1833 - Blow, George - Sussex 19. Farmer's Bank - Norfolk - Sept 5, 1833 - Blow, George - Sussex 20. Farmer's Bank - Norfolk - Dec 2, 1833 - Blow, George - Sussex 21. Farmer's Bank - Norfolk - July 1, 1833 - Blow, George - Sussex","1-16. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Jan-Oct 1835 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 17. Butts, Edward - Southampton - Jan 13, 11835 - Blow, George - Sussex 18. Chandler, J.A. - Portsmouth - March 7, 1835 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 19. Aldridge, A. - Stony Creek - July 25, 1835 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 20. Vaiden, M.J. - Sussex - Aug 1, 1835 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 21. Haxall and Co. - Richmond - Aug 13, 1835 - Blow, George - Littletown 22. Ruffin, Edmund - Prince George - Sept 4, 1835 - Blow, George - Littletown 23. Jones, William L. - Warwick - Sept 4, 1835 - Blow, George - Littletown 24. Moody, William M. - Williamsburg - Sept 8, 1835 - Blow, George - Littletown 25. Bun and Co. - Richmond - Sept 16, 1835 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 26. Wynne, Thos. - Yorktown - Sept 14, 1835 - Blow, George - Littletown 27. Wood, H.J. (Farmer's Bank) - Norfolk - Nov 2, 1835 - Blow, George - Sussex 28. Hines, S.B. - Southampton - Dec 2, 1835 - Blow, George - Sussex","1. Blow, George Jr. - Portsmouth - Aug 9, 1838 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 2. Blow, R. - New Orleans - Feb 28, 1839 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 3. Seldon, John A. - Westover - March 15, 1838 - Blow, George - Tower Hill - reply concerning the sale of a slave 4. Letter fragment, Jan 6, 1838. 5. Vest, W.W. - Williamsburg - May 6, 1838 - Blow, George - Martin's Hundred 6. Vest, W.W. - Williamsburg - Nov 26, 1838 - Blow, George - Portsmouth 7. Blow, George - Martin's Hundred - July 20, 1838 - Smithers, G. - Queen's Creek, James City Co. 8. Pearman, Miller - Martin's Hundred - April 13, 1838 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 9. Blow, George - Sussex - June 14, 1838 - Johnson, William - Littletown 10. Blow, George - Williamsburg - July 18, 1838 - Ball, Samuel - Richmond 11. Waller, Corbin - Williamsburg - Feb 12, 1838 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 12. Hunt, E.H. - Williamsburg - March 12, 1838 - Blow, George - Littletown 13. Beasley, William H. - Williamsburg - Aug 2, 1838 - Blow, George - Littletown 14. Jackson, William - Williamsburg - undated - Blow, George - Littletown 15. Vest, W.W. - Williamsburg - Aug 13, 1838 - Blow, George - Littletown 16. Johnson, William - Richmond - May 22, 1838 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 17. West, W.W. - Williamsburg - May 22, 1838 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 18. Peebles and Hall - Petersburg - Aug 1838 - Blow, George - Sussex 19. Johnson, William - Richmond - Oct 20, 1838 - Blow, George - Sussex 20. Cowles, Stephen - Portsmouth - Oct 22, 1838 - Blow, George - Littletown 21. Haxall and Col. - Richmond - Aug 25, 1838 - Blow, George - Littletown 22. Dimmock, Chas. - Portsmouth - Nov 1838 - Blow, George - Portsmouth 23. Johnson, William - Richmond - Sept 8, 1838 - Blow, George - Littletown 24. Goodwyn, W.B. - Southampton - March 12, 1838 - Blow, George - Sussex 25. Harrison, B.P. - Petersburg - Aug 31, 1838 - Blow, George - Littletown 26. Smith, Polly - Alabama - Sept 22, 1838 - Blow, George - Littletown 27. Peebles and Hall - Petersburg - Sept 18, 1838 - Blow, George - Littletown 28. Peebles and Hall - Petersburg - Sept 8, 1838 - Blow, George - Littletown 29. Wood, H. and Sons - Norfolk - Oct 19, 1838 - Blow, George - Littletown 30-49. Anderson, Peebles and Hall - Jan-Dec 1838 - Blow, George - Sussex [19 letters] 50. Haxall and Co. - Richmond - Sept 15, 1838 - Blow, George - Littletown 51. Johnson, William - Petersburg - Feb 21, 1838 - Blow, George - Littletown 52. Blow, George - Williamsburg - Oct 15, 1838 - Johnson, Wm - Richmond 53. Johnson, William - Petersburg - March 22, 1838 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 54. Johnson, William - Petersburg - Aug 5, 1838 - Blow, George - Littletown 55. Johnson, William - Petersburg - Nov 7, 1838 - Blow, George - Sussex","1. Blow, George Jr. - U of Virginia - Dec 5, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Portsmouth 2. Blow, Norborne - Portsmouth - Nov 3, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 3. Cocke, John W. Sr. - Mt. Pleasant - June 3, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 4. Southall, G.W. - Williamsburg - Feb 7, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 5. Butts, Elly - Southampton - Jan 9, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 6. Blow, George Jr. - Portsmouth - Jan 17, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 7. Crockett, J. - Petersburg - Feb 7, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Southampton 8. Blow, George - Sussex - Feb 18, 1834 - Heath and Mason 9. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Feb-Dec 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex [18 letters] 10. Redwood, R.E. - Petersburg - April 7, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 11. Marks, William B. - Petersburg - March 11, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 12. Cooper, Ben - Sussex - March 24, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 13. Rochelle, Js. - Hermitage - Sept 7, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 14. Browne, Orra A. - Jerusalem - June 19, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 15. Nash, E.P. - Norfolk - June 4, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 16. Farmer's Bank - Norfolk - July 7, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 17. Allein, Jos. - Tappahannock - Aug 30, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 18. Newsome, J.A. - Southampton - Aug 27, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 19. Haxall, R.B. and Co. - Richmond - Oct 6, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 20. Allyn and Robertson - Norfolk - Nov 11, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 21. Judkins, G.J. - Southampton - Nov 24, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 22. Cooper, John J. - Petersburg - Dec 3, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 23. Allein, Jos. - Surry C.H. - Dec 29, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 24. Haxall and Co. - Richmond - Dec 30, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill","1. Griffith, David - Portsmouth - Jan 4, 1836 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 2. Mason, John Y. - Washington DC - Jan 15, 1836 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown - discussing Blow's son and his release from the military academy on account of an injury 3. Cobb, Jer. - Southampton - Feb 17, 1836 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 4. Ruffin, Edmund - Petersburg - April 14, 1836 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 5. Henderson, Thomas - Fort McHenry, Baltimore - Feb 29, 1836 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown - ask Blow to write J.W. Mason about being readmitted to the academy 6. Newsom, Lucy - Southampton - May 11, 1836 - Blow, George - Sussex 7. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - March-April 1836 - Blow, George - Sussex [12 letters] 8. Moody, William - Mt Forest, NC - May 2, 1836 - Blow, George - Sussex 9. Farmer's Bank - Norfolk - May 9, 1836 - Blow, George - Sussex 10. Sledge, Thomas - Sussex - May 22, 1836 - Blow, George - Sussex 11. Newsom, Lucy - June 16, 1836 - Blow, George - Sussex 12. Newsom, Lucy - Nov 28, 1836 - Blow, George - Sussex 13. Baird, Benjamin - Tower Hill - July 29, 1836 - Blow, George - Sussex 14. Haxall and Co. - Richmond - Aug 3, 1836 - Blow, George - Sussex 15. Broughton, T.G. - Norfolk - Sept 1, 1836 - Blow, George - Sussex 16. Mouthcastle, S.M. - James City - Sept 24, 1836 - Blow, George - Sussex 17. Cabaness, Jas. - Williamsburg - Sept 14, 1836 - Blow, George - Sussex 18. Judkins, Gray - Southampton - Oct 1, 1836 - Blow, George - Sussex 19. Gracie and Sargent - New York - Oct 10, 1836 - Blow, George - Sussex 20. Hunt, E.H. - Williamsburg - Oct 26, 1836 - Blow, George - Sussex 21. Haxall and Co. - Richmond - Nov 30, 1836 - Blow, George - Sussex","1. Blow, George - Williamsburg - Jan 1809 - Blow, Richard - Norfolk - reply discussing a slave on Robert H. Waller's estate 2. Felts estate papers, 1833. 3. Petty accounts, 1838-1842. 4. Petty accounts with Mary Laine, 1843. 5. Account of Dr. Richard Blow, 1834. 6. Cowan, Henry - James City - Jan 4, 1812 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 7. Blow, R. - Portsmouth - March 30, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 8. Blow, R. - Portsmouth - Oct 6, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 9. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Oct 1, 1812 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 10. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Oct 25, 1812 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 11. Hines, William - March 19, 1812 - Blow, George 12. Hines, George - Southampton - March 19, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 13. Hines, Robert - Smithfield - Nov 14, 1812 - Blow, George - Sussex 14. Aiken, Pleasant - Oct 13, 1812 - Blow, George - Sussex 15. Hall, John H. - Petersburg - May 5, 1812 - Blow, George - Sussex 16. Bennett, William - Norfolk - April 30, 1812 - Blow, George - Sussex 17. Fitzgerald, William - June 16, 1812 - Blow, George - Sussex 18. Hall, J.H. - Petersburg - Nov 19, 1812 - Blow, George - Sussex","1. Blow, George - Jerusalem - Jan 21, 1834 - Blow, George Jr. 2. Hurt, E.H. - Williamsburg - March 5, 1836 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 3. Estate papers of Drury Cooper, 1833. 4. Tickets and receipts/petty accounts, 1831-1839. [30 pieces]","1. Byrd, J.W. - Williamsburg - Sept 24, 1832 - Blow, George - Littletown 2. Byrd, J.W. - Williamsburg - Oct 24, 1832 - Blow, George - Littletown 3. Byrd, J.W. - Williamsburg - July 17, 1832 - Blow, George - Littletown 4. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Sept 4, 1832 - Blow, George - Littletown 5. Davis, William - New Orleans - Jan 30, 1832 - Blow, George - Portsmouth 6. Rochelle, James - Jerusalem - Jan 25, 1832 - Blow, George - Littletown 7. Pettis, Madison - James City - Jan 2, 1832 - Blow, George - Sussex","1. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Dec 22, 1821 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 2. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Nov 10, 1828 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 3. Blow, Robert - U of Virginia - Jan 9, 1828 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 4. Blow, R. - College of William and Mary - March 27, 1828 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 5. Blow, Richard - College of William and Mary - Nov 28, 1828 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 6. Blow, Richard - College of William and Mary - Dec 17, 1828 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 7. Blow, George Jr. - Portsmouth - March 14, 1837 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 8. Blow, George Jr. - Petersburg - Feb 21, 1837 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex 9. Blow, Richard Jr. - Sussex - July 29, 1843 - Blow, George - James City 10. Goosly, William - York - Dec 9, 1801 - Jackson, George - Williamsburg 11. Kirby, Bennett - Martin's Hundred - Nov 5, 1837 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 12. Kirby, Bennett - Sept 1, 1837 - Blow, George - Sussex 13. Hunt, E.H. - Williamsburg - March 15, 1837 - Blow, George - Littletown 14. Moody, William - Northampton - May 13, 1837 - Blow, George - Littletown 15. Moody, William - Northampton - May 26, 1837 - Blow, George - Littletown 16. Simmons, Daniel - Southampton - March 25, 1837 - Blow, George - Sussex 17. Mountcastle, Soane - Williamsburg - April 20, 1837 - Blow, George - Littletown 18. Murfee, Jas. - Murfee's Depot - Jan 14, 1837 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 19. Nicholson, Jesse - Portsmouth - March 6, 1821 - Blow, Mr. 20. Newsom, Lucy - Southampton - June 3, 1837 - Blow, George - Sussex 21. Murfee, Jas - Jan 20, 1837 - Blow, George - Sussex 22. Kennedy, Peter - Dec 6, 1837 - Blow, George - Portsmouth 23. Nicholson, Jesse - Portsmouth - Sept 18, 1828 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 24. Atkinson, A. - Smithfield - Sept 28, 1828 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 25. Niemeyer, Ch. - Portsmouth - Oct 3, 1828 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 26. Morgan and Cooper - Murfreesboro - Feb 18, 1828 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 27. Allen, Jos. - Richmond - Feb 6, 1828 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 28. Fergusson, Benjamin - Balto - Aug 1821 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 29. Edwards, L.R. - Jerusalem - March 25, 1837 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 30. Key, Robert - Oak Grove - May 23, 1837 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 31. Parker, Jabaz - Richmond - Sept 14, 1837 - Blow, George - Littletown 32. Moody, William - May 23, 1837 - Blow, George - Littletown 33. Key, Robert - Oak Grove - May 8, 1837 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 34. Allen, Rich. - Williamsburg - March 1, 1837 - Blow, George - Littletown 35. Wakerman - Jersey City - March 15, 1837 - Blow, George - Sussex Court House 36. Briggs and Thomas - Jan 28, 1837 - Blow, George - Sussex 37. Cowley, Stephen - Portsmouth - Feb 21, 1837 - Blow, George - Littletown 38. Anderson, Peebles and Hall - Petersburg - Feb-July 1837 - Blow, George - Littletown 39. Heath and Co. - Petersburg - Jan 20, 1837 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 40. Heath and Co. - Petersburg - Jan 28, 1837 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 41. Murdough, J.M. - Dec 3, 1837 - Blow, George - Tower Hill","1. Blow, George - undated - Rochelle, James - Jerusalem 2. Pettit, W. - Portsmouth - Dec 21, 1821 - Blow George - Tower Hill 3. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Nov 24, 1821 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 4. Blow, George - Portsmouth - Oct 11, 1836 - Heath and Co. - Petersburg 5. Blow, George - Portsmouth - Oct 10, 1836 - Welles and Co. - Petersburg 6. Blow, George - Williamsburg - June 1836 - Haxall and Co. - Richard 7. Blow, George - Portsmouth - Oct 10, 1836 - Gracie and Sargent - New York 8. Blow, George - March 20, 1836 - Henderson, Dr. Thomas - Fort McHenry 9. Blow, George - Tower Hill - 1835 - Hines, S.B. 10. Hines, S.B. - Sept 20, 1835 - Blow, George 11. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Nov 27, 1835 - Edwards, Mr. 12. Blow, George - Tower Hill - July 1835 - Murdaugh, Mr. - Portsmouth 13. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Nov 26, 1834 - Kirby, Col. Bennett - James City 14. Blow, George - Tower Hill - March 15, 1834 - Mason, John Y. - US Congress 15. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Oct 1834 - Blow, Richard Jr. - Paris 16. Blow, George - Littletown - Nov 30, 1833 - Coke, John - Williamsburg 17. Blow, George - Littletown - Nov 10, 1836 - Myers, Mr. - Norfolk 18. Blow, Robert W. - Portsmouth - Aug 27, 1834 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 19. Blow, George - Tower Hill - undated - Blow, George Jr. - College of William and Mary 20. Blow, George - Tower Hill - July 28, 1836 - Haxall and Co. - Richmond 21. Blow, George - Tower Hill - July 28, 1833 - Parker, Col. William 22. Blow, George - Sussex - July 8, 1833 - Woddis 23. Blow, George - Sussex - Nov 23, 1833 - Cooper, James - Texas","1. Blow, George Jr. - San Antonio, TX - Aug 7, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 2. Blow, George Jr. - San Antonio, TX - June 25, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 3. Blow, George - Tower Hill - June 14, 1839 - Wynne, Thomas - James City 4. Wynne, Thomas - Grove - May 30, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 5. Blow, George Jr. - Portsmouth - Dec 13, 1841 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 6. Blow, Richard - Petersburg - Nov 14, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 7. Gurley, W.D. - Hicksford - Jan 31, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 8. Smither, G. - Martin's Hundred - March 18, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 9. Vest, W.W. - Williamsburg - Feb 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 10. Blow, G. - Williamsburg - July 9, 1839 - Peebles and Hall - Petersburg 11. Vest, W.W. - Williamsburg - Nov 13, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 12. Pegram, Paul - Norfolk - Nov 19, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 13. Allen, Richard - James City - Nov 19, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 14. Cowley, Stephen - Portsmouth - Aug 10, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 15. Peebles and Hall - Petersburg - July 12, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 16. Cowley, S. - Portsmouth - July 11, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 17. Blow, George - Littletown - July 1, 1839 - Johnson, W. - Petersburg 18. Johnson, William - Petersburg - June 29, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 19. Cowley, S. - Portsmouth - Aug 7, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 20. Vest, W.W. - Brooksville - Sept 1, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 21. Cowley, S. - Portsmouth - Sept 23, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 22. Wright, William - Norfolk - June 17, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 23. Vest, W.W. - New York - Sept 12, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 24. Peebles and Hall - Petersburg - April 19, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 25. Cooke, G.B. - Norfolk - March 22, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 26. Blow, George - James City - July 22, 1839 - Walter Taylor Co. 27. Blow, George - James City - July 22, 1839 - Cowley, S. - Portsmouth 28. Peebles and Hall - Petersburg - Dec 31, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 29. Cowley, S. - Portsmouth - Dec 27, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 30. Farmer's Bank - Norfolk - Dec 27, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 31. Peebles and Hall - Petersburg - Dec 10, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 32. W.H. Taylor and Co. - Norfolk - Dec 27, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 33. Peebles and Hall - Petersburg - Oct 25, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 34. Farmer's Bank - Norfolk - April 1, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 35. Peebles and Hall - Petersburg - Jan-Oct 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown [11 letters] 36. Forbles, William - Portsmouth - June 10 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 37. Robertson, Allyn - Norfolk - Oct 7, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 38. Wright, William - Norfolk - July 25, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 39. James and Co. - Petersburg - Sept 19, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 40. Cowley, S. - Portsmouth - Jan-Aug 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown [three letters] 41. Allyn and Robertson - Norfolk - Sept 5, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 42. Farmer's Bank - Norfolk - June-Aug 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown [two letters] 43. Blow, George - Martin's Hundred - July 22, 1839 - Allyn and Robertson 44. Dickson, H. and H. - Norfolk - Jan 20, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 45. Farmer's Bank - Norfolk - Feb 11, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 46. Dickson, H. and H. - Norfolk - April 28, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 47. W.H. Taylor and Co. - Norfolk - July 29, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 48. Cowley, S. - Portsmouth - July 29, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 49. Johnson, William - Petersburg - April-May 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown [two letters]","1. Murdaugh, J. - Portsmouth - April 3, 1839 - Blow, George - Sussex 2. McClandish, R.M. - Williamsburg - May and June, 1839 - Blow, George - Sussex [two letters] 3. Blow, George - Littletown - Jan-June 1839 - various receivers 4. Batsford, S.N. - Norfolk - March 8, 1839 - Blow, George","1. œOn the Liberty of the Press, speech given at the College of William and Mary by Samuel Betrahn, 1803. 2. Tuition receipts, 1803-1841. 3. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - June 3, 1826 - Blow, Robert - U of Virginia 4. Blow, Robert - U of Virginia - 1826 and 1828 - to Richard and George Blow [five letters] 5. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - June 6, 1826 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 6. Blow, George - Tower Hill - June 14, 1826 - Blow, Robert - Sussex 7. Parker, Jabez - Richmond - July 21, 1837 - Blow, George - Hog Island 8. Picture and article on an agricultural machine. 9. Drawing of Hunter's Mill, circa 1821. 10. Waller, William H. - Sussex - March 15, 1817 - Blow, George 11. Papers concerning the Williamsburg company of militia commanded by R.H. Waller, 1803. 12. Bassett, Burwell - Williamsburg - June 1, 1833 - Blow, George - Sussex 13. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Sept 30, 1820 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 14. Blow, George - Tower Hill - June 14, 1826 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth","1. Dew, Thomas R. - College of William and Mary - April 12, 1840 - Blow, George - Littletown 2. Vest, W.W. - Williamsburg - Jan 6, 1840 - Blow, George - Littletown 3. Vest, W.W. - Williamsburg - Feb 3, 1840 - Blow, George - Littletown 4. Smither, George - Martin's Hundred - Mary 25, 1840 - Blow, George - Littletown 5. Smither, George - Martin's Hundred - Jan 22, 1840 - Blow, George - Littletown 6. Wilson, James - Smithfield - March 4, 1840 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 7. Sykes, Z. - Norfolk - Aug 12, 1840 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 8. Circular of U of Virginia - March 11, 1840 - Blow, George - Littletown 9. Blow, William N. - Williamsburg - Feb 23, 1840 - Blow, George - Littletown 10. Blow, Richard - Petersburg - Sept 2, 1840 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 11. Blow, Richard - Petersburg - May 18, 1840 - Blow, George - Littletown 12. Blow, George Jr. - Tower Hill - July 20, 1840 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 13. Blow, George Jr. - Tower Hill - Dec 6, 1840 - Blow, George - Littletown 14. Parker, Jabez - Richmond - June 18, 1840 - Blow, George - Littletown 15. Watts, Samuel - Portsmouth - Oct 1, 1840 - Blow, George - Littletown 16. Parker, William - Aug 27, 1840 - Blow, George - Littletown 17. Blow, Richard Jr. - Petersburg - Nov 15, 1840 - Blow, George - Littletown - reply concerning the shooting of Judge Mason's brother by William Harrison's son 18. Hines, Samuel B. - Jerusalem - July 30, 1840 - Blow, George - Littletown 19. Accounts of George Blow, 1840s.","1. Peebles and Hall - Petersburg - 1842 - Blow, George - Littletown [12 letters] 2. Cowley, S. - Portsmouth - 1842 - Blow, George - Littletown [three letters] 3. Lankford, J. - Southampton - 1842 - Blow, George - Littletown [two letters] 4. Vest, W.W. - Williamsburg - March 22, 1842 - Blow, George - Norfolk 5. Taylor and Co. - Norfolk - April 15, 1842 - Blow, George - Littletown 6. Galt, Alex - Norfolk - June 20, 1842 - Blow, George - Littletown","1. Deed of Trust between George Blow and Newit and Almon Branch for rent of Blow's land, 1845. 2. Unidentified sender - undated - Blow, George 3. Hansford, Benjamin - Charleston - Oct 1843 - Blow, George [two letters]","1. Appraisal of R.H. Waller estate, undated. [fragment] 2. Account with Josias Moody, Williamsburg blacksmith, 1792. 3. Newell, T.H. - Tower Hill - 1841 - Blow, George - Portsmouth 4. Mangram, J.H. - Sussex - 1843 - Blow, George - Sussex 5. Rochelle, James - Jerusalem - 1843 - Blow, George - Littletown 6. Newell, T.N. - Tower Hill - 1841 - Blow, Mrs. - Littletown 7. Vaughan, Peter - Southampton 1841 - Blow, George - Littletown 8. Newell, T.N. - Sussex - 1841 - Blow, George - Littletown 9. Various letters and accounts concerning the G. Blow plantation, 1840-1844. 10. Southampton accounts, 1840-1845. 11. Petersburg accounts, 1843. 12. Parker, Jabez - Richmond - Aug 17, 1843 - Blow, George - Littletown 13. Norfolk and Portsmouth accounts, 1843. 14. Lively, Ch. - aboard the Patrick Henry - 1843 - Blow, George - Grove Wharf","1. Blow, Richard Jr. - Nov 23, 1844 - Blow, George - Norfolk 2. Blow, George - Littletown - Feb 9, 1844 - Chamberlayne, R.H. - Norfolk 3. Blow, George Jr. - Norfolk - Dec 1843 - Blow, George Sr. - Grove Wharf 4. Blow, George Jr. - Norfolk - Dec 1843 - Blow, George Sr. - Little Town 5. Blow, George Jr. - Norfolk - Dec 1843 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 6. Blow, Richard - Nov 22, 1843 - Blow, George 7. Blow, Richard - Sussex - June 15, 1844 - Blow, George Sr. - Williamsburg 8. Blow, Norborne - James City - Nov 1844 - Blow, George Jr. - Norfolk 9. Blow, Norborne - James City - Nov 4, 1844 - Blacknall, Mrs. - Norfolk 10. Blow, Norborne - James City - Oct 6, 1844 - Blow, George Sr. - Norfolk 11. Blow, Norborne - James City - Feb 26, 1844 - Blow, George - Littletown 12. Blow, Norborne - James City - March 27, 1844 - Blow, George - Littletown 13. Blow, Norborne - James City - April 23, 1844 - Blow, George - Littletown 14. Galt, Dickie - Williamsburg - Oct 2, 1844 - Blow, George - Norfolk 15. McCandlish, R.M. - July 16, 1844 - Blow, George - Martin's Hundred 16. Galt, Dickie - Williamsburg - Oct 13, 1844 - Blow, George - Norfolk 17. Galt, Dickie - Williamsburg - Oct 15, 1844 - Blow, George - Norfolk 18. Galt, Dickie - Williamsburg - Nov 10, 1844 - Blow, George - Norfolk 19. Hunt, E.H. - Williamsburg - Nov 18, 1844 - Blow, George - Elizabeth City 20. Griffin, Dr. S. - Williamsburg - July 15, 1840 - Blow, George 21. Palmer, William - Richmond - Nov 8, 1844 - Blow, George - Norfolk 22. Palmer, William - Richmond - Sept 30, 1844 - Blow, George - Norfolk 23. King and Southall - Norfolk - Sept 18, 1844 - Blow, George - Grove Wharf 24. Donald and Co. - Baltimore - Oct 7, 1844 - Blow, George - Norfolk 25. Cowley, S. - Portsmouth - Aug 23, 1844 - Blow, George - Littletown 26. Blow, George Jr. - Norfolk - April 13, 1844 - Blow, George - Littletown 27. Pettmay, Lucy B. - undated - Blow, George 28. Cowley, S. - Portsmouth - March 11, 1844 - Blow, George - Littletown 29. Cowley, S. - Portsmouth - Feb 17, 1844 - Blow, George - Littletown 30. Cowley, S. - Portsmouth - Feb 8, 1844 - Blow, George - Littletown 31. Lawrence, W.B. - Portsmouth - Feb 7, 1844 - Blow, George - Littletown 32. Rochelle, James W. - Jerusalem - Dec 20, 1843 - Blow, George - Littletown 33. Rochelle, James W. - Jerusalem - Dec 20, 1843 - Blow, George - Littletown 34. Smither, George - Martin's Hundred - Jan 24, 1841 - Blow, George - Littletown 35. Vest, W.W. and Co. - Williamsburg - Jan 25, 1843 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 36. Blow, George - Tower Hill - May 20, 1842 - Vest, W.W. 37. Galt, Dickie - Grices Farm - Dec 12, 1844 - Blow, George - Norfolk 38. Palmer and Co. - Oct-Nov 1844 - Blow, George 39. Carroll, Jas. - Surry - Feb 4, 1842 - Blow, George - Sussex 40. Wilson, H. - PandR Railroad Co. - Jan 27, 1842 - Blow, George - Sussex","1. Blow, Norborne - James City - Jan 15, 1845 - Blow, William N. - Littletown 2. Blow, Norborne - James City - Jan 6, 1845 - Blow, George Jr. - Norfolk 3. East, William - Williamsburg - Jan 8, 1845 - Blow, George - Littletown 4. Peebles and Davis - Petersburg - Feb 14, 1845 - Blow, George - Littletown 5. Hall and Vaughan - Petersburg - Jan 1, 1845 - Blow, George - Sussex 6. Hall and Vaughan - Petersburg - Jan 31, 1845 - Blow, George - Sussex 7. Lemuel, Peebles - Jan 1, 1845 - Blow, George - Sussex 8. Mercer, John C. - Williamsburg - Jan 10, 1844 - Blow, George - Norfolk","1. Couper, John - Norfolk - July 15, 1802 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 2. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 15, 1802 - Couper, John - Norfolk 3. Couper, John - Norfolk - July 16, 1802 - Blow, Richard 4. Blow, G. - Feb 26, 1821 - Hall, C. - Norfolk 5. Blow, George - Sussex - Nov 26, 1822 - Hall, Chris - Norfolk 6. Hall, Ch. - Norfolk - Nov 5, 1822 - Blow, George - Sussex Court House 7. Blow, George - Tower Hill - May 17, 1828 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 8. West, T.G. - Dec 17, 1836 - Blow, Mrs. 9. West, Henry - Dec 26, 1834 - Blow, Co. 10. Blow, Mrs. - Dec 1836 - West, Henry M. 11. Briggs, William Sr. - Dec 14, 1836 - West, Mr. 12. Haxall, R.B. - Richmond - Sept 20, 1835 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 13. West, T.G. - Dec 1836 - Blow, Mrs. 14. French, William - Norfolk - Aug 2, 1842 - Blow, George - Newsoms Depot 15. Cowley, S. - Portsmouth - Dec 31, 1842 - Blow, George - Portsmouth 16. Vest, W.W. - Williamsburg - Aug 29, 1842 - Blow, George - Littletown 17. Carroll, James - Isle of Wright - Dec 22, 1842 - Blow, George - Sussex 18. Hines, S.B. - Southampton - June 13, 1842 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 19. West, T.G. - Old Place - Dec 1836 - Blow, Mrs. - Tower Hill 20. Newsomes - Jan 14, 1844 - Blow, George 21. Sussex Treas. Account - 1877 - Blow, William N. 22. Bond, Potts to Blow, 1862. 23. Essay œWhite Persons Murdered in Southampton County by Negros in 1831 in all 55 by Nat Turner Confession, with names listed.","1. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Aug 12, 184 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 2. Petersburg accounts, 1850s. [28 items]","1. Richard Blow's account with Lamb and Younger, England, 1792. 2. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Jan 3, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 3. James City County Court appraisal of slaves and personal property of R.H. Waller, 1808. 4. Tazwell, L.W. (lawyer) letter, undated. Discusses R.H. Waller's slaves. 5. Memo book 3, 1837. [fragment] 6. Speech by George Blow given at the Agricultural Society, undated. 7. Holt, Marg. - Newport News - undated - Baker, Richard Sr. 8. Cunningham, William - U of Virginia - May 29, 1826 - mother 9. Kendall, W.P. - Camp McGrath - undated - Blow, George [?] 10. Robertson, William - Petersburg - July 14, 1833 - Blow, George [?] 11. Owners of Schooners, 1792 12. Hewlett, William - Williamsburg - 1817 - Blow, George 13. Petty accounts of the Blow family.","Box 31a: Blow Family Papers; Correspondence, Legal Papers, and Military Papers, 1795-1922.  1. Will of Anne Wright, 1795. [Mother of Richard Blow?] 2. Genealogical material on the Waller family of England, 1847. 3. Correspondence of George P. Blow, La Salle, Ill. 4. Correspondence between George Blow and Fannie Hunter. 5. Correspondence of George P. Blow; pensions for Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 for Richard Blow and his descendants. 6. Papers concerning Capt. William Lamb's Company of Rifles also known as the Woodis Riflemen of Nofolk, VA, undated. 7. Report of the 3rd VA Regiment of the VA Militia-Col. James G. Hodges, 1860. 8. Papers and letters of Edmund Muller. 9. Information on the Blow family during the time of Queen Elizabeth [of England]. 10. Information on the Waller family during the time of Queen Elizabeth. 11. 17th century indentures and leases, England, Waller family. 12. Sermon by Rev. C.E. Grammer in memory of Gen. Richard L. Page, 1801. 13. Correspondence of George P. Blow to people in England, 1920-1921. 14. Correspondence between William N. Blow, Jr. and Fannie Hunter, 1894-1907. 15. Circular to creditors of the late Republic of Texas, 1848.","1. Norfolk memorandum book of bank dealings, 1837-1841. 2. Farmer's Bank account, 1852. 3. Worthington and Lewis, 1860. 4. Munford, Sarah - Williamsburg - Sept 2, 1860 - Blow, Norborne 5. Mercer, Dr. John C. - March 10, 1862 - Blow, George - Tower Hill [?] 6. Norfolk tax account of George Blow, 1861. 7. Memo book, 1861. 8. Memo book, 1860. 9. Miscellaneous papers.","1. Bank transactions, 1850. 2. Note; John Cowper and Co. - Norfolk - July 16, 1802 - Blow, Richard 3. Receipts for hogsheads on Sloop Adolphus, 1781. 4. Goods shipped on Adolphus to R. Edwards, South Quay, VA, undated. 5. Blow, George - Dec 29, 1828 - Whitehead, Swepton - Norfolk 6. List of fees due to A. Robinson, Williamsburg District Court. 7. W. Whitaker and C. Travis - Williamsburg - July 20, 1792 - Rev. S. Shield and John Bracken 8. Moore, E.W. - Norfolk - Jan 26, 1862 - Blow, George 9. Blow, George - Sussex - undated 10. Copy of muster of the Sussex Light Dragoons, Capt B.W. Belsches Company, 1861. 11. Insurance papers of William Cracken, Maindenhall, 1805. 12. Miscellaneous papers.","1. Byrd, J.W. - Williamsburg - March 20, 1830 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 2. Waller, William H. - Norfolk - July 1816 - Blow, George - Littletown 3. Green, James S. - Wilmington - 1858 - Blow, George 4. Papers concerning the Dismal Swamp Canal Company, 1813-1815. 5. Sussex County tax papers concerning the G. Blow papers, 1874. 6. Receipts and agreement between T.G. Elliot and William N. Blow, 1887. 7. Correspondence; replies from the Raleigh and Wilmington Railroad Company and the Wilmington and Weldon Railroad Company, 1858. 8. M.H. [Mrs. Hunter ?] - Alexandria - May 23, 1875 - Blow, William - Tower Hill 9. Note to Richard Blow for a $2088 purchase, 1789. 10. Blow, George - Sussex - July 18, 1831 - Turner, Thomas - Sussex 11. Waller, Logan - Richmond - Aug 12, 1843 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 12. Beers and Poindexter - Richmond - Aug 12, 1837 - Blow, George Jr. - Portsmouth 13. Goodwyn and Kerlin - Emporia - Aug 25, 1905 - Blow, Cargill 14. Fragments  Box 31a: Blow Family Papers; Correspondence, Legal Papers, and Military Papers, 1795-1922.  1. Will of Anne Wright, 1795. [Mother of Richard Blow?] 2. Genealogical material on the Waller family of England, 1847. 3. Correspondence of George P. Blow, La Salle, Ill. 4. Correspondence between George Blow and Fannie Hunter. 5. Correspondence of George P. Blow; pensions for Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 for Richard Blow and his descendants. 6. Papers concerning Capt. William Lamb's Company of Rifles also known as the Woodis Riflemen of Nofolk, VA, undated. 7. Report of the 3rd VA Regiment of the VA Militia-Col. James G. Hodges, 1860. 8. Papers and letters of Edmund Muller. 9. Information on the Blow family during the time of Queen Elizabeth [of England]. 10. Information on the Waller family during the time of Queen Elizabeth. 11. 17th century indentures and leases, England, Waller family. 12. Sermon by Rev. C.E. Grammer in memory of Gen. Richard L. Page, 1801. 13. Correspondence of George P. Blow to people in England, 1920-1921. 14. Correspondence between William N. Blow, Jr. and Fannie Hunter, 1894-1907. 15. Circular to creditors of the late Republic of Texas, 1848.","See notes for Box 31.","1. Memo book; transactions of G. Blow. Concerns the settlement of the R.H. Waller estate, 1807-1813. 2. Memo book; Sussex and Southampton County tax accounts of George Blow, 1810-1841. 3. Memo book and diary concerning farm problems and crops, 1850. 4. Account book of the Edmund Waller estate, G. Blow, 1827. 5. G. Blow's traveling memo book, 1843. 6. Memo book of G. Blow's bonds due, 1814. 7. Memo book, wood contract, 1852. 8. Memo book, band transactions, 1859. 9. Memo books, cash books, 1856-1861. 10. Memo book of George Blow, 1848. 11. Correspondence of Norborne Blow with Tazewell Taylor, 1873. 12. Sheriff of Southampton County to G. Blow, undated. 13. Frank Ruffin to G. Blow [?], 1873. 14. Blow, George - undated - William N. Blow 15. Account with W.N. Blow, 1871.","\n\n\n\nBox 33b: Blow Family Papers; Correspondence and Papers, 1772-1901.","Folder 1: Correspondence and papers of Richard Blow, 1785-1806.","Folder 2: Blow family correspondence, 1852 and 1860-1862.","Folder 3: Correspondence and legal papers of Richard Blow, 1783 and 1807-1808.","Folder 4: Correspondence and papers of Richard Blow, 1772-1817.","Folder 5: Lee Hall family correspondence, Virginia and Connecticut, 1792-1806. [36 pieces]","Folder 6: Incoming correspondence of Richard and George Blow, 1784-1817.","Folder 7: Theater bills (1877-1882) and Radford newspapers (1901).","","Blow Family Papers, Financial Papers, 1785-1827. \n1. Pocket book of George Blow, inventory concerning the estate of the Elizabeth Gilliam, 1811.","2. Pocket book of R.H. Waller; 1785-1808. This book s incontainformation on numerous governmental workings in Williamsburg, such as sheriff tickets, record of repairs on the Capitol in Williamsburg, and other papers. ","3. Leather book of George Blow; concerns the estate of W.H. Waller, 1827. [108 pages] ","1. Office rent of Robert H. Waller to Mary Singleton, 1786.\n2. Notice of partnership of Blow  Scammell at Tower Hill, 1809.\n3. Chart showing the Belsches family.\n4. Fort, Joshua – Tower Hill – Nov 24, 1788 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth –\nletter discusses tobacco farming\n5. Blow  Scammell – Tower Hill – Sept 28, 1803 – Blow, Richard –\nPortsmouth – letter discusses brick making\n6. Blow  Scammell – Tower Hill – Dec 8, 1802 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n7. Blow  Scammell – Tower Hill – Aug 2, 1806 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n8. Blow  Scammell – Tower Hill – Sept 23, 1802 – Blow, Richard –\nPortsmouth\n9. Blow, Richard – Norfolk – Aug 12, 1800 – Blow,  Scammell\n10. Drew, Dolphin – Portsmouth – March 5, 1805 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n11. Lamb  Younger – London – July 2, 1801 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n12. Crew, Robert – London – Sept 20, 1784 – Blow  Barksdale\n13. Crew, Robert – London – Dec 20, 1784 – Blow  Barksdale\n14. Blow  Barksdale – Petersburg – June 17, 1785 – Blow, Mr.\n15. Philip Momart  Co. – Guernsey – Dec 21, 1788 – Barksdale, William –\nPetersburg\n16. Crew, Robert – London – March 16, 1785 – Blow  Barksdale\n17. Tyson, Daniel – Philadelphia – April 16, 1785 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n18. Lamb  Younger – London – May 23, 1799 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n19. Lord, Daniel – New York – Aug 1, 1804 – Hall, Dr. Lee – Portsmouth\n20. Mitchell  Sons – Nantucket – 1812 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n21. Jones, John B. – Petersburg – June 28, 1895 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n22. Smythe  Co. – Madeira – June 23, 1785 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n23. Crew, R. – London – Feb 2, 1785 – Blow  Barksdale\n24. Crew, R. – London – Jan 15, 1785 – Blow  Barksdale\n25. Brothers de Banquo – Dunkirk – April 2, 1791 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n26. Brothers de Banquo – Dunkirk – June 7, 1791 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n27. Strange, James – Petersburg – Oct 30, 1805 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n28. Hines, Robert – Petersburg – July 15, 1802 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n29. Lightfoot, William – Pleasant Oaks – Sept 28, 1807 – Blow, Richard –\nPortsmouth\n30. Hines, R. – Petersburg – Sept 28, 1803 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n31. Butler, Dannie – City Point – Nov 6, 1788 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n32. Crew, Robert – London – Feb 28, 1785 – Blow  Barksdale – Portsmouth","1. Blow, Livinia – March 10, 1862 – Blow, George\n2. Mercer, John C. – Oct 22, 1861 – Blow, George\n3. Mercer, John C. – April 22, 1852 – Blow, George\n4. Blow, George Jr. – June 6, 1861 – Blow, George\n5. Blow, N. – March 20, 1862 – Blow, George\n6. Blow, N. – March 24, 1862 – Blow, George\n7. Blow, Livinia – Tower Hill – Dec 16, 1861 – Blow, George\n8. Blow, Livinia – Feb 22, 1862 – Blow, George\n9. Blow, Livinia – Feb 16, 1862 – Blow, George\n10. Blow, Livinia – Littletown – Jan 14, 1862 – Blow, George\n11. Blow, George Jr. – Feb 17, 1862 – Blow, George – Wharf Grove\n12. Blow, Norborne – Oct 10, 1860 – Blow, George","1. Cock, Andrew – New York – Nov 14, 1808 – Blow, Richard\n2. Radcliff, P.W. – New York – Nov 15, 1818 – Cock, Andrew\n3. Tazewell, L.W. – Norfolk – Dec 9, 1808 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n4. Papers concerning Cocke vs. Fanning.\n5. Papers concerning Cocke vs. Fanning.\n6. Execution of commissions.\n7. Jenkins, Hicks – New York – March 14, 1807 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n8. Inventory of goods; Oxley  Hancock – London – Oct 4, 1783 – Blow,\nRichard","1. Strange, Isabella – London – Sept 1802 – Hunter, Mary Ann\n2. Lamb  Younger – London – Oct 30, 1800 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n3. Stone  Co. – Norfolk – undated – R. Irving  Co.\n4. Brother De Banque – Dunkirk – March 4, 1791 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n5. Brown, James – Richmond – 1780s – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n6. Tornoe, Andres – Norfolk – Nov 14, 1799 – Wolffs  Dorville – London\n7. Donald  Burton – London – May 5, 1791 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n8. Cooper, John – York – Sept 24, 1785 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n9. Elentheria, Joseph – Barbodoes – Oct 30, 1790 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n10. Brown, James – Richmond – July 15, 1789 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n11. Blow, George (proxy for) – April 15, 1815 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n12. Stone  Co. exchange note, 1801.\n13. Hartsshorne, William – Norfolk – March 20, 1806 – Blow, Richard –\nPortsmouth\n14. Russell, Seth – New Bedford – Dec 30, 1817 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n15. Brothers De Banque – Dunkirk – Jan 7, 1805 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n16. Duff, James – Cadiz – Sept 12, 1793 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n17. Brothers De Banque – Dunkirk – Dec 17, 1791 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n18. Lamb  Younger – London – Oct 30, 1800 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n19. Brothers De Banque – Oct 18, 1791 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n20. Donald  Burton – London – May 7, 1791 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n21. Leckie, Alexander – Bahama Islands – Oct 2, 1801 – Blow, Richard –\nPortsmouth\n22. Donald  Burton – London – July 31, 1791 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n23. Beldermaker, Roquarth – Rotterdam – Oct 30, 1800 – Blow, Richard –\nPortsmouth\n24. Miscellaneous visiting cards\n25. Campaign ribbin: Harrison Benjamin\n26. Penciled excepts from the Virginia Gazette and the Journal of State Senate,\n1772-1781.\n27. Mitford, Mary – England – Nov 2, 1803 – Hunter, Mrs. – Portsmouth","36 pieces.","1. Briggs, Samuel – Petersburg – Feb 27, 1792 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n2. Briggs, Samuel – Petersburg – Feb 1, 1792 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n3. Briggs, Samuel – Petersburg – Feb 20, 1792 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n4. Briggs, Samuel – Petersburg – Jan 10, 1792 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n5. Briggs, Samuel – Petersburg – Feb 25, 1792 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n6. Brown, James – Richmond – Feb 12, 1792 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n7. Brown, James – Richmond – Feb 9, 1792 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n8. Brown, James – Richmond – Feb 16, 1792 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n9. Brown, James – Richmond – Feb 19, 1792 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n10. Withers, William – Feb 2, 1792 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n11. Anthony, J. – Halifax, NC – Aug 25, 1806 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n12. Charlton, Francis – Yorktown – Feb 23, 1792 – Blow, George\n13. Whitaker, E. – Dec 1, 1817. – Blow, George\n14. Jacobs, T. – May 5, 1815 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth [receipt]\n15. VveCouncler, Marchille – June 21, 1784 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n16. Buchannon  Pollok – Petersburg – Feb 8, 1804 – Blow, Richard –\nPortsmouth\n17. Trady  Co. – Cape – Dec 15, 1784 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n18. Harrison, William – Cadiz – Aug 25, 1784\n19. Nicholson, Robert – Williamsburg – Feb 6, 1792 – Blow, Richard –\nPortsmouth\n20. Unidentified letter, difficult to read.","1. Correspondence journal of George Blow, 1804-1829. Contains a record of G.\nBlow's outgoing correspondence during the 1804-1829 period. It also contains\nfor letters penned by Richard Blow in 1804.\n2. Correspondence journal of Richard Blow, 1813-1814. Portsmouth and\nNorfolk. 309 pages. Outgoing correspondence.\n3. Correspondence journal of Richard Blow, 1805-1806. Portsmouth and\nNorfolk. 300 + pages. Outgoing correspondence.","1. Correspondence journal of Richard Blow, 1790-1792. 220 pages.\n2. Account ledger of George Blow for Sussex and Southampton Co., 1830-1844.\n362 pages.\n3. Journal of \"Baker  Blow\" with a record of pitch landing and work at the South Quay, 1783-1785. 120 pages.(Moved to Blow Family Papers Series 5: Ledgers, Bound Volume # 69.)\n4. Notebook of math work by George Blow, 1799.\n5. Military notebook of George Blow. 15 pages.\n6. Medical notebook of Dr. Richard Blow, 1844. Sussex County.\n7. Booklet entitled \"The Life of George Washington.\" Philadelphia, C.P. Wayne\nPublishers, 1807. With maps showing the terrain cover by General\nWashington during the Revolutionary War","1. Notebook of Richard Blow, Jr., 1830. Contains notes on medical lectures and\nsimilar matters.\n2. W.N. Blow's diary/farm daybook, circa 1866. Records a record of daily\nweather and farm labors performed at Tower Hill.\n3. Notebook of Richard Blow, Jr. 1830. Contains notes on the lectures of Dr.\nNathaniel Chapman. 506 pages.\n4. \"Jubilee Thanksgiving Service, Grace Church, Petersburg, VA, 1891.\"\nConcerns the labors of Rev. Churchill Gibson by Rev Alfred Randolph.\n5. Diploma of Richard Blow, Jr. from the Philadelphia Medical Institute, 1831.\n[Oversized file]","1. \"The Poems of Charles Hansford,\" 1765. Owned by Benjamin Waller of\nWilliamsburg","2. Theater folder, 1880. Joe Jefferson acting.","3. John Cargill family genealogy.\n4. Letter of Lee Hall, Portsmouth, 1804.\n5. Incoming letters of Livie Blow from her father, George Blow, circa 1855.\n6. Incoming letters of Livie Blow written by her sisters, 1855.\n7. Blow, George – Williamsburg – Aug 3, 1804 – Blow, Richard\n8. Blow, George – Williamsburg – Oct 26, 1805 – Blow, Richard\n9. Agreement of Elizabeth Blow Jurgenson to deposit the Blow family papers at\nthe College of William and Mary's library, Special Collections division.\n10. Blow, George – Jan 1833 – Mason, John Y.\n11. Genealogy on the Waller, Blow, and Allmand families.\n12. Wills of Robert Hall Waller (1807), Richard Blow (1761), and Richard Blow\n(1833)","1. College of William and Mary – Feb 5, 1822 – William N. Blow\n2. Blow, George – 1804-1805 – Blow, Richard – these letters were written by G.\nBlow was attending the College of WM [11 letters]\n3. Estate papers of Robert H. Waller, 1808-1813.\n4. Cunningham, Wm  Alex – Glasgow – April 6, 1772 – Briggs  Blow –\nSouthampton\n5. Incoming correspondence of Richard Blow from various senders, 1785-1799.\n[18 letters]\n6. Outgoing correspondence of Richard Blow, 1800. [3 letters]\n7. Estate papers of William Waller, 1799.\n8. Paradise, Lucy – Williamsburg – Aug 2, 1806 – Blow, Richard [?]\n9. Blow, Elizabeth – Tower Hill – June 1826 – Blow, George\n10. Incoming correspondence of Richard Blow, Sr. from George Blow, 1822-\n1828. [11 letters]\n11. Incoming correspondence of Richard Blow, Sr. from R.W. Blow, 1822 and\n1827. [7 letters]\n12. Incoming correspondence of Richard Blow, Sr. from various senders, 1822.\n[13 letters, 2 from George Blow]\n13. Incoming correspondence of Richard Blow, Sr. from George Blow while at\nTower Hill, 1811-1816. One of these letters penned in Oct 1816 discusses a\nproposed slave insurrection by Gen. Sampson. [22 letters]\n14. Incoming correspondence of Richard Blow, Sr. from various senders, 1811-\n1832. [8 letters]\n15. Agreement of Richard Blow with Allan  Anderson for rent of houses, 1830.\n16. Blow, William N. – College of William and Mary – Nov 27, 1839 – Blow,\nLavinia C.\n17. Genealogy of Emma Blacknall Ragland Jeffcott (granddaughter of W.N.\nBlow) with a letter, 1899.\n18. Photograph of Lavinia C. Blow","1. Ritchie, John – Cabin Point – Feb 23, 1768 – Briggs, Capt. Charles – Sussex\n2. Warden, Hugh – Carron – June 10, 1772 – invoice\n3. Knox, James – Glasgow – July 20, 1772 – Warden, Hugh – invoice\n4. Gilfillan  McLamont – Glasgow – July 22, 1772\n5. Smith, William – Glasgow – July 25, 1772\n6. Warden, Hugh – Glasgow – 1772-1773\n7. Agreement between Richard Blow, Col. Benjamin Baker, and Col. Oldham,\n1779. Discusses a trade agreement.\n8. Crew, Richard – London – Aug 18, 1783 – Blow, Richard\n9. Barksdale, William – Petersburg – July 9, 1784 – Briggs, George –\nPortsmouth\n10. Bedinger, Dan – Norfolk – March 16, 1784\n11. Coffin, James – Boston – Oct 9, 1784 – Briggs, George – Portsmouth\n12. Bland, James – Portsmouth – 1785-1786 – Blow, Richard – Petersburg\n13. Hay, William – Richmond – May 21, 1785 – Blow, Richard\n14. Green, John – Petersburg – May 23, 1785 – Blow, Richard\n15. Wills, John – Richmond – Oct 3, 1785 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n16. Dunlop, Arch. – Cabin Point – Oct 18, 1785 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n17. Burwell, Nathl. – Carter's Grove – Oct 29, 1785 – Blow, Richard –\nPortsmouth\n18. Nicolson, George – Richmond – Nov 15, 1785 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n19. Blow, Richard – May 18, 1787 – Williamson, James – invoice\n20. Donald  Burton – Glasgow – 1788 – Blow, Richard – invoices\n21. Neilson, James – Charleston – Oct 24, 1788 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth","43 Invoices.","1. Record book of Richard Blow at Tower Hill, 1760-1830. \"Ledger of slaves\nand horses owned.\" [Donated to the College of William and Mary, Special\nCollections by Mrs. Edward Jeffcott in 1961.]\n2. Blow, Richard – March 21, 1806 – Harrison, Capt. Henry – letter discusses conditions at Tower Hill before R. Blow took over.\n3. Tuition of George Blow, 1802.\n4. Digges, William Jr. – Williamsburg – May 17, 1806 – Waller, Robert H. – Williamsburg\n5. Harrison, B. – Brandon – March 1, 1792 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n6. Wormeley, Ralph – Rosegill – March 10, 1798 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n7. Burwell, Nath. [by P. Burwell] – Carter's Grove – Feb 13, 1796 – Blow,\nRichard – Norfolk\n84\n8. Blow  Scammell account with Richard Blow, 1802-1803.\n9. Brig Hoffman account with Richard Blow, 1796.\n10. Peter Carter, undated invoice/letter.\n11. Summons for R. Blow to appear at the US District Court, 1796.\n12. Barber, John – Sept 26, 1796 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n13. Hoomes, John – B. Green – Feb 1, 1796 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n14. Hoomes, John – B. Green – June 1798 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk [two\nletters]\n15. Portsmouth Store account with the Norfolk Store, 1796-1797.\n16. Thompson, Thomas – Richmond – June 20, 1798 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n17. Walker  Kennedy – Philadelphia – June 24, 1798 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n18. Knox and Hay – Hull, England – July 20, 1799 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n19. Moore, George – London – 1799 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n20. Lamb  Younger – London – Dec 21, 1799 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n21. Myers, Mr. [memo] – 1799 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n22. Wilkinson, William – 1791[?] – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n23. Brickell, William – Hertford, Co. – May 12, 1800 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n24. W. Rotch invoice, 1801.\n25. Flournoy, D. – Paris – July 3, 1801 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n26. Thompson, T. – Richmond – May 26, 1801 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n27. Shepherd, A. – New York City – May 26, 1802 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n28. Major Armistead account with R. Blow, 1802.\n29. Gilleat  Mackinder account with R. Blow, 1802.\n30. Livingston, Shannon – Williamsburg – Feb 24, 1803 – Blow, Richard –\nNorfolk\n31. William Wright of Crany Island account with R. Blow, 1803.\n32. Apoth Bill – 1798-1800 – Blow, Richard\n33. Blow, Richard – April 1803 – Maynard, Edward – account\n34. Bill of landing for wine of R. Blow, 1803.\n35. Nathaniel Burwell – Madeira – 1803 – account with Dolphin Drew [sale by\nBlow]\n36. Buchannon  Pollok account with R. Blow, 1803.\n37. Talbot Godwin account with R. Blow, 1803.\n38. Nye, Capt. T. – New Bedford – Dec 24, 1804 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n39. Lamb  Younger – London – Feb 2, 1804 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n40. Huttleston, H. – N. Bedford – April 3, 1804 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n41. Brothers DeBaugen – Dunkirk – April 20, 1804 – Blow, Richard –\nPortsmouth\n42. Stott, Daniel – Dunkirk – May 21, 1804 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n43. Hoomes, John – B. Green – Maay 21, 1804 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n44. Howland, J. – New Bedford – March 9, 1806 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n45. Tucker, James – Norfolk – Jan 20, 1806 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n46. Starbock, D. – Portsmouth – Nov 22, 1806 – Blow, Richard","1. Maury, James – Liverpool – Jan 13, 1807 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk – letter\ndiscusses the conclusion of the treaty of amenity, navigation, and commerce\nbetween the US and Britain.\n2. Copy of affidavit and notary certification to the Hunters, London, 1807\n3. Barksdale, William – London – July 31, 1808 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n4. Proctor, Samuel – Canal – Aug 16, 1808 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n5. Doty, Isaac – New York – March 11, 1809 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n6. Strange, James – Petersburg – March 11, 1809 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n7. Hatcher, Benjamin – Manchester – March 16, 1809 – Blow, Richard –\nNorfolk\n8. Doty, Isaac – New York – March 9, 1809 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n9. Scammell, James – July 1, 1809 – James  George Belsches – Petersburg\n10. Cullack, Hugh – Kennebunk – Sept 3, 1809 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n11. Newton, Thomas – Washington DC – March 10, 1810 – Blow, Richard –\nNorfolk\n12. Howland, George – New Bedford – April 27, 1810 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n13. Pegram, Edward Jr. – Petersburg – Dec 24, 1910 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n14. Parcels of wine shipped from Madrid to Col. Nathaniel Burwell, 1811.\n15. Allen, Thomas – Norfolk – May 14, 1811 – Howland, James Jr. – New\nBedford\n16. Invoices for the ship Augusus – 1811 – Blow, Richard\n17. Wise, George S. – New York – March 14, 1815 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n18. Cocke, R.H. – Bacon's Castle – March 28, 1815 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk","1. Unidentified photograph, circa 1900.\n2. Clipping obituary of George Blow, Jr., 1901.\n3. Three imprints, 1901-1903.\n4. Miscellaneous receipts of the Blow family, 1829. [6 items]\n5. Burwell, Nathaniel – Carter's Grove – 1795 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n6. Wright, William – Norfolk – 1820 – Newton, Thomas (member of congress)\n7. Blow, George P. – 1902 – Blow, Luty P. – Tower Hill\n8. Cash book of Tower Hill, 1884-1885.\n9. Negative Photostat; \"Occurrences and Events on Board US Frigate\nConstellation, 1799,\" original owned by Mrs. Katherine Blow.\n10. Page from surveyor's guide.\n11. Invoices from Donald  Burton, London, 1791.\n12. Invoices from Doughty  Nicholson, London, 1791.\n13. Letter from Talbot Godwin, Nansemond, 1804.\n14. Letter from Buchannan  Pollak, Petersburg, 1804.\n15. Bill of landing from William Paxton, London, 1784.\n16. Bill to Michael Bailey, Sussex, from Baker  Blow.\n17. Cash book, Portsmouth, 1795. [item is damaged]\n18. Letters to Luty P. Blow, 1902.\n19. Approximately 60 receipts, 1829.\n20. Armistead, T. – Richmond – 1804 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n21. Cash book, sales, Southampton, 1773. [fragment]\n22. Cash book, Portsmouth, 1789-1790. [damaged]\n23. Cash book, Portsmouth, 1787. [damaged]\n24. Correspondence of Cargill Blow to Luty Blow, Tower Hill, 1902.\n25. Rogers, Philip – West Hope – 1902 – Blow, Luty\n26. Blow, Willie – undated – Blow, Luty","24 pressed leaves, partial leaf from Old Testament, Book of Nimeveh, and manuscript of piano music, \"The Isabella Waltz.","40 pieces of piano music.","270 manuscripts, printed documents, clippings, correspondence and more.  Some items are pasted to sheets of a book; others loosely inserted.","2 Carbon copies and other copies of \"History of the Blow Family of 'Tower Hill,' Sussex County, Virginia by Mrs. Robert Jurgeson. Includes research material.","Part of Group 6 Accession.","Original Scrapbook pages with calligraphy notations on each page about what was included. Paper appears to be vellum. Pages numbered.","Miscellaneous papers, including a pardon of George Blow, Sr. dated 1865 October 5, \"for taking part in the late rebellion against the Government of the United States\", there is a letter of acceptance of this pardon in Box 43.","Two Blow family account books, 1770 and 1804. Mss. Acc. 1973.47","Items identified as \"Two Blow family account books 1770 and 1804\" were originally misidentified, and it is uncertain which of the ledgers in this box were referenced. The three ledgers contained in BFP Box 50 were moved to the Blow Family Papers Series 5: Ledgers: Bound Volumes, #72 Sam Briggs Waste Book, 1795-1805, 1865, #73 Ledger Norfolk  Portsmouth 1800-1803, #74 Ledger Portsmouth, 1805-1806. Nothing else was contained in Box 50 (empty box discarded).","Blow Family Papers. A few original documents, copies of genealogical and historical material from notebook of donor's grandfather, George Blow, a few Nelson House news clippings. Gift of John Blow. Mss. Acc. 1977.18 Addition","Papers of George P. Blow, grandfather of the donor, consisting of US Naval Orders, 1877-1906. Gift of George Blow. Mss. Acc. 1985.45A Addition","Papers of George Blow's grandfather, George Preston Blow, US Naval Officer; papers of his father George Waller Blow; early Blow and Waller family material including the seal of Benjamin Waller. Ca. 100 items. Gift of George Blow.  15 folders. Mss. Acc. 1986.37 Addition","Waller Family wax Seal; Oaths of Allegiance and Supremacy, and Oath of Abjuration to Benjamin Waller signed by Chr. Lightfoot and Thomas Lee., May 24, 1748; copy of portrait of Robert Hall Waller; 1983 article onMarcBlow Gymnasium at William  Mary; and March 1921 letter to Robert M. Hughes about York Hall and Hughes Family. Mss. 1986.37.","Scrapbook of George P. Blow, United States Navy.  Scrapbook with clippings, letters and more.","Copies of genealogical records relating to the Blows in England, correspondence regarding Blow family lineage in this country, five folders of material relating to George Blow, Jr. military career and judgeship, George Preston Blow, USN, and George Waller Blow, father of the donor. Gift of George Blow.  Mss. Acc. 1986.38 Addition","Bound copy of \"The Blow Family of Virginia\" Publication \"The Blow Family\" by Captain George Preston Blow, Emma Blacknall Blow Freeman, Mary Frances Blow Hunter, Louise Blow Page, Lucy Cargil Pegram Scrivenor with additions by Adele Margaret Blow Chatfield-Taylor. Introduction is written by John M. Blow of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. June 9, 1997. Mss. Acc. 1986.42 Addition","Bound copy of \"The Blow Family of Virginia\" by Captain George Preston Blow, U.S.N., Emma Blacknall Blow Freeman, Mary Frances Blow Hunter, Louise Blow Page, Lucy Cargil Pegram Scrivenor with additions by Adele Margaret Blow Chatfield-Taylor.","One package of Blow family materials including originals and typescripts of a Blow-Indian deed, Civil War letter mentioning balloon trip, Herbert Hoover letter about a visit to York Hall, etc. Approximately 40 items plus notebook of typescript. Mss. Acc. 1988.01 Addition","Notebook of George Preston Blow, containing duplicate copies of notes, correspondence and other papers relating to the Blow and Waller Families and excerpts from the William and Mary Quarterly, Vol. VIII, No. 3-January, 1900).","George Blow's log book.  Log book of Lt. George P. Blow, of the steamer Potomac, 8 April - 20 August 1898, en route from Pensacola to Guantanamo Bay to survey two Spanish wrecks. Mss. Acc. 1989.11 Addition","Twenty-three items, 1613-1939, chiefly English documents, some of which relate to Blows in England. Gift of Michael Blow. Mss. Acc. 1989.28 Addition","Deeds to Nelson House in Yorktown; genealogy of the Waller family; the St. Louis Blows; Blow Gym dedication; copy of Marilyn Harper's George Washington Master's regarding early restoration work in Virginia including York Hall; miscellaneous 20th century Blow papers. Two letters from George Preston Blow (1860-1922) to his wife immediately after the explosion of the USS Maine on February 15, 1898. Both letters dated February 16, 1898. Gift of George Blow. Mss. Acc. 1990.19 Addition","3 letters to General Cornelius Hays. Three Hays items collected by George Blow including ALS by Harriet E. Schofield to Mrs. Gen. Hays, 29 Dec. 1880; Maj. Gen. Humphreys to Gen. Hays from the Head-Quarters, Army of the Potomac about confirming position (12 July 1863); and Gov. Alexander Rice to Mrs. Cornelia G. Hays about endorsing her son's appointment to a cadetship at West Point (13 Mar. 1878). Mss. Acc. 1990.35 Addition","One folder of ephemera relating to George Blow's mother's participation in the United Nations Conference on International Organization, San Francisco, 1945, including autographs of delegates, ticket stubs, and visitor's cards(Katharine Cooke Blow was the staff member). Mss. Acc. 1991.08 Addition","Two photographs of the donor's father, Richard Blow and nephew of Allmand Blow, brother of George Preston Blow. Photographs are ca. World War I and early 1970s. Mss. Acc. 1991.13 Addition","Sixteen copies of Richard Blow letters, list of enslaved, Waller family material, William N. Blow material. Late 18th and 19 century. Copies of papers in possession of Eastern State Hospital care of Librarian Blanton McLean. Not to be quoted from, reproduced, or published without permission of Eastern State. Gift of Eastern State Hospital through Librarian Blanton McLean. Mss. Acc. 1991.35 Addition","Sixteen copies of Richard Blow letters,  Waller family material, and William N. Blow material. Late 18th and 19 century.  Xerox copies of papers in possession of Eastern State Hospital care of Librarian Blanton McLean.  Not to be quoted from, reproduced, or published without permission of Eastern State.","Draft of the \"Blow Family of Virginia.\"  Gift of George Blow. Mss. Acc. 1991.40 Addition","One master copy and two other copies of William Nivison Blow's History of Tower Hill, input and slightly edited by John Blow. Discs with pictures included. Gift of John M. Blow. Disks transferred. 4 folders. Mss. Acc. 1991.44 Addition","Papers of the Blow Family of \"Tower Hill\" in Sussex County, Virginia. Includes correspondence of George Blow, Sr., George Blow, Jr., Richard Blow, Robert Waller Blow, Elizabeth Waller Blow, William M. Blow, Lucy Peagram Blow, Fanny B. Hunter, M. H. Holt, Livia Ragland, Edwin Forts and others. Includes list of Virginia Military Institute Alumni from 1839-1902, military correspondence of William N. Blow, some financial documents of William N. Blow, George Blow essays to the President of the College of William and Mary, papers of the Agricultural Society of Sussex and more. Papers have been put into acid free folders, but have not been processed. Folder headings by donor have been used. Mss. Acc. 1992.05 Addition","Minutes and subscription papers.","Instructions for furrowing a millstone with illustrations. Handwritten and drawn.","Possibly done by Richard Blow.","Report card sent to George Blow from the Engineering Department of the U.S. Military Academy.","Fragments of account book pages. Legible.","Accounts.","three letters.","Annual return of the 15th Regiment of the Virginia Regiment Militia commanded by Col. George Blow for the year 1822.","Includes George Blow, Jr.'s speech on the subject of secession.","Five letters.","Regarding financial matters. Some in fragments.","fragment.","Letters to Miss Hunter and Miss Fanny B. Hunter.","Fragment.","Genealogical information.","Includes administration of James Fenn, Affidavit of Elizabeth Hines, copy of indenture between Richard and George B low.","Ledger sheets, inventory list and work estimates.","Bills of Exchange, Duty Bonds, Receipts and Invoices.","Genealogical material on families of Blow, Waller, Camm, Wright, Cargill, Walke, Hines, Cocke, Calvert, Tazewell and Drew.","Genealogical material on the families of Thomas, Pickering, Thorogood, Ruffin, Phripps, Mason and Wingate.","Genealogical material on the families of Waller, Cocke, Massenburg, Tazewell, Wright, Cargill and Jones.","Photograph of a seated woman in a black dress.","Written by E.C. Jordan, C.E. Member of the Board. Concerns Maine.","Sketches, poem, coats-of-arms and newsclippings.","Disk of Family Photographs. Removed from folder to be handled by Digital Archivist (6/14/2023). Mss. Acc. 1992.29 Addition","ALS of George Blow, Tower Hill, to his daughter Atala regarding friends and neighbors and George Blow's pending trip to Texas. Mss. Acc. 1995.42 Addition","Copies of genealogical notes from Blow Family bible (1715). Gift of John Blow.  (Related material:  Blow Family Bible, BX 5145 .A42 1715 folio Blow.  This bible includes some, but not all of the genealogical notes in the bound copy.  Missing are the pages with the births/deaths of enslaved people.) Mss. Acc. 1997.40 Addition","Autograph letters including one letter each by newspaper publisher Robert McCormick, Clare Booth Luce, Hector Bolitho, Comte Phillipe Lafayette, Kitchener, and Virginius Dabney, Robert Kennedy, chiefly to father and donor. Gift of George Blow. 7 folders. Mss. Acc. 1999.55B Addition","Combination of items received in 1978 and other years. September 22, 1878 letter to Hornet (mother-in-law) from Daniel (illegible) of Tower Hill while he was in Williamsburg, VA. Photocopies of letters of Lieutenant George P. Blow about the Maine explosion, about the sinking of the Spanish ship, Maria Theresa and the trial. Photocopy of a November 23, 1965 cover letter from Adel Chatfield-Taylor, daughter of Lt. George P. Blow, to Lieutenant (illegible) of the Naval Historical Foundation sending the material. Typed carbon copy on tissue paper of a poem, \"An Old Time Lover\" by Anne Virginia Culbertson, Tower Hill. Note on reverse name George Blow as the lover. Other notes, \"Tower Hill named by grandmother Martha Ruffin Blow because her great-grandfather was confined in the Tower of London\" and \"original sent me by Cousin Lutie P. Blow 8/25/43.\" Includes typed transcript of appointing James Warrington of Richmond to be his lawyer and lists names of all his slaves that were taken and includes Richard Blow, Col. Benj. Baker of NansemCover letter from John Baker about his research in Sussex County, Virginia where some of John Wigfall's slaves in South Carolina were taken without his permission and sold to people in Virginia, two being Richard Blow and George Blow. Some of the slave names appear on the inventory of slaves of Richard and George Blow, then possibly given to Michael Blow. ond County, Capt. Sinclair in Smithfield and William Hines of Southampton as purchasers. Dated April 18, 1792. Includes typed list of tithables and personal property taxes for Richard Blow from 1777 to 1810 which includes names of his slaves. June 16, 1873 Richmond (Virginia) Post Office Mail Arrangement schedule. Back of card \"To J.S.B. from D.S.F. May 20, 1944.\" May 9, 1822 letter to George Preston Blow from Caleb Bonsal of Norfolk, Virginia about the completion of the Encyclopaedia and George Preston Blow's subscription. Mss. Acc. 2008.273 Addition.","Primarily contains correspondence between members of the Blow family, including Eliza Waller Blow, Colonel George Blow, Judge George Blow, and others. Mss. Acc. 2010.571 Addition","The correspondence of John O'Grady Allmand was processed into folders in the same organization in which it was received. Some of the letters had been sorted by the previous owners by senders and some were sorted by subject matter, but an initial survey noted several senders in different folders. This accounts for the different dates on the folders.","Several letters from brother W.H. Allmand. Died before November 15, 1865, Maybe October 18; Contacted yellow fever in Mexico in 1847; sailed on USS Arctic from New York to Liverpool. On USS Baltic May 13, 1855.(note accompanying materials). Most of the letters are undated except for the day of the week. Letter from W.H. Allmand about duty and travels along Alvarado River near Vera Cruz, Mexico; mentions Commodore Perry Januray 29, 1848 Letter from W.H. Allmand stationed on USS Germantown anchored near Vera Cruz directing business and personal affairs. September 7, 1847. Copy of letter from Commodore Perry on W.H. Allmand contracing illness in Mexico .January 29, 1848 Letter asking for medicine Letter on death of John Barrand Numerous letters from W.H. Allmand to John O'Grady Allamnd for suits, tailoring, shoes, and money.","Letters to John O'Grady Allmand while he lived in Baltimore, Maryland from family members who lived in Norfolk, Virginia. Numerous letters from various nieces on family news Numerous letters from cousins concerning family news and some requesting fabric for clothes Several letters of recommendation from Norfolk, Virginia businessmen for John O'Grady Alllamnd to use while seeking employment in Baltimore, Maryland, cMarch, 1853.","Personal letters from family and friends Several letters from W.H. Allmand while serving in the U.S. Navy c1853","Letters from Luly (sister) are the majority of letters in the folder. Letters from his brother W.H. Allamnd, his mother and several from friends are also included.","Personal letters and business acquaintances","Letters from brother W.H. Allmand Letter from friend in Norfolk, Virginia about hoping Maryland joing the Confederate States of America Letter from friend in Yokohama, Japan, September 26, 1861 Several letters from E.F. Blow Several letters from Luly Letter from Luly about effect of emancipation proclamation on negroes in Norfolk. January 2, 1863.","Applications for membership in Daughters of the American Revolutions and Colonial Dames","Various legal notes and receipts George Blow vs Boston Wharf, (c1802) Virginia Second Judicial Court Indictment for House burning, February 5, 1829 Suffolk Water Company Legal Paper, July 10, 1884 W. Norris Trust  May 4, 1859 Petition to U.S. Congress over shipment of cotton to Philadelphia from Norfolk, Virginia, undated Sheridan vs Sheridan Divorce decree, May 7, 1873 Carney family civil suit, March 17, 1880 William Bousch will, c1834 (slaves included) Slander suit, c1884 Arrest warrant for murder, James F. Martin, May 6, 1858 Divorce petition of Hannah Whitlock and request alimony, c1819 Property Bond, c1829. Sale of land by John Hatton to U.S. of land in Porsmouth, Virginia  March, 1854 Civil suit by Robert Ward, c 1870 Will of","Letters for debt collection, grocery receipts, home and business  repair receipts, US  Navy commissaries (7/30/1843), Instructions for executing the commission (c1820)","Civil suit against John Ferguson for carrying away a slave named Erasmus Hunt,  August 1,1826 Civil suit for the collection of debt from merchants in Norfolk Virginia, c1832 Civil suit over the inheritance of a slave named \"Kate\" and her son \"Ned\", c1824 Arrest warrant for Thomas Dee accused of burglary of Roman Catholic Church with witness statements,  /August 23, 1859 Legal Notes, May 22,1885 Jury instruction notes for murder trail, undated","Commonwealth of Virginia suing James E. Bell for failure to perform duties 1871-1873 Declaration for carrying away a slave c1837 Martha Wright WIll contestation c1877 Grocery sales receipt, January 4,1859 Property Sale of John J. Watson c1872 Promissary Notes c1844-1857 Civil suit against Norfolk and Petersburg Railroad, July 29,1856","Seaboard  Roanoke Railroad Company vs. County of Norfolk suit c1880 Virginia Commonwealth vs Misdemeanor Sanderlin Record, October 9,1881 Last Will and Testament Daniel Gary Barrand,October 25,1865 Civil suit on land, March 17,1880 Sheridan vs Sheridan Divorce and Civil suit 4April 11,1872 McWhorter vs Roper Civil suit over public property c1858 Rudder  Turner vs Marine Insurance Company of Norfolk civil suit, January 16,1826 Estate of Vincent Parlato: inventory and acount ledgar, undated Payment receipts c1850s Letters dealing with a Trust, business letters, business records dealing with shipping and insurance c1851-1852","Description of these ledgers can be accessed on-site by consulting the paper inventory.  Brief descriptions are given here.  Many of the ledgers, day books and accounts are in poor condition and parts are not legible or missing.  \nLocation of the business or the compiler of the accounts often cannot be determined and are noted with a ?.","Store Accounts at Tower Hill Plantation, Southampton County, Norfolk Store, James Dunlop  Co.,individual accounts and overseer accounts.","Personal accounts and expenses, accts from blacksmith shop, mill, shoemaker shop, cotton machine (bought in 1828), Hampden-Sydney college for son, James River Plantation and coopers shop.","Plat of Tower Hill and itemized contracts and accounts of Tower Hill by William T. Blow.  Other farm accounts.","Inventory of goods under \"Aug. 20, 1770; tobacco crop (1765-1771), Invoice by Peggie from Glasgow and other ships (1841).  Loose papers of James City Plantation accountys.","Index F-Z.","Page 30:  letter to General Henry Lee.  Includes Blow and Scammell letters.","Letters to Nathaniel Burwell, Lucy Paradise and Littleton W. Tazewell.","In bad condition.","Long inventory of goods in the store.","Badly water stained and rotted.","Accouonts with individuals, warehouse inspectors, Gray's creek, Cabin Point, Hog Island and more.","Shipping, individual, and Tower Hill accounts.","Shipping,distillery and brigs accounts.","Refers to Tower Hill new store on page 19 (1787).","Names are families from Sussex and Southampton.","Manuscript notes on accounting methods in front of ledger.  Indexed.  Accouonts with Norfolk, Williamsburg, Sussex, Southampton, W.H. Waller, estate, Edmund Waller, estate, Tower Hill Plantation, James City Plantation, Williamsburg houses, Blow  Scammel \"late Sussex Merchants, blacksmith shop, shingles, coopers, and African Colonization Society, etc.","Dr. Richard Blow practiced medicine from 1836-1843.","Includes tavern accounts of expenditures of an unknown person in Williamsburg, 1751.  Many Williamsburg names included. Pages 1 and 2.","Includes comments by George Blow. Talks about crop rotation, cider press, etc.  \"Balances\" written on binding front.","Includes notes of Dr. Jackson's lectures.","Copies of letters from the Governor and others recommending Blow for Lieutenant in the Regular Army.  Mentions that he is a graduate of VMI and a civil engineer.","100 pages with many loose items.  Includes family correspondence and events, including his in-laws' family, General George Thomas of Maine and other Thomas family members.","#69 Journal of \"Baker  Blow\" with a record of pitch landing and work at the South Quay, 1783-1785. 120 pages.(Moved from Blow Family Papers Box 33-d.) 12 1/2' x 8 1/4\" x 1 1/4\".","\"Pitch Landing\" written at top of pp 1-106, also contains 17 pages of undated algebraic calculations.","#70 Ledger (1785-1786), Richard Blow. Account book. Also contains a child's pencil drawings and doodles (boxing, soldier, scribbles). 14 3/4\" x 10\" x 2.","Ledger (1791-1793). Unidentified account book. Later inscription \"Lucy Blacknall Tower Hill Virginia Susanna\" written on inside front cover. Lucyblacknall (1854-1942). 12 1/2\" x 8\" x 1/8\".","Sam Briggs Waste Book (1791-1805). No cover, apges deteriorated, water damaged, with mold. Letter book pre 1791 November 10 (first readable date)- 1793 December 11. Waste book dated 1805 \"The following is an inventory of the effects, both real and personal being a list of the balances on my favor and against me, transferred from ledger A dated 31st, ult.\" Payables and receivables 1805 January. Journal entries. Alphabetical indicesto the ledger about midway through. Also contains 1865 January 5 soils report, \"practical details of construction of galleries of mines\", \"Double entry waste book\". 13\" x 8 1/2\" x 1\"","Ledger. Norfolk 1800 September 1 - 1801 March. Portsmouth 1801 March - 1803 April. Some pages torn, cut, or poked, there are a few small pelets (bird shot?), possibly the source of the puncture holes. Some pages have pencil writings on top of and alongside the originql ledger entries (handwriting practice, scribbles, letters, notes). Water and mold damage especially at the end of the ledger. 16\" x 10\" x 2\".","Ledger, Portsmouth (1805-1806). Portsmouth ledger/copybook. Contains accounts, lists of enslaved people with unidentified tallies. The end of the book was used by Lucy Blacknall (1854-1942) in 1865 as a notebook. Contains penmanship practice as well as geometry notes. 13 1/2\" x 8\" x 1 1/2\".","Photocopies from the Blow Family Papers are grouped by subject.  For example, one folder has photocopies of material where William  Mary is mentioned.","All audiovisual material from this collection has been moved to the Manuscripts Audiovisual Collection.","Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.","Special Collections Research Center","Blow family","Waller family","Cocke, John Hartwell, 1780-1866","Barraud, Philip, 1758-1830","Lee, Henry, 1756-1818","English"],"unitid_tesim":["Mss. 65 B63","/repositories/2/resources/2409"],"normalized_title_ssm":["Blow Family Papers"],"collection_title_tesim":["Blow Family Papers"],"collection_ssim":["Blow Family Papers"],"repository_ssm":["College of William and Mary"],"repository_ssim":["College of William and Mary"],"geogname_ssm":["Tower Hill (Sussex County, Va.)"],"geogname_ssim":["Tower Hill (Sussex County, Va.)"],"creator_ssm":["Cocke, John Hartwell, 1780-1866","Barraud, Philip, 1758-1830","Lee, Henry, 1756-1818"],"creator_ssim":["Cocke, John Hartwell, 1780-1866","Barraud, Philip, 1758-1830","Lee, Henry, 1756-1818"],"creator_persname_ssim":["Cocke, John Hartwell, 1780-1866","Barraud, Philip, 1758-1830","Lee, Henry, 1756-1818"],"creators_ssim":["Cocke, John Hartwell, 1780-1866","Barraud, Philip, 1758-1830","Lee, Henry, 1756-1818"],"places_ssim":["Tower Hill (Sussex County, Va.)"],"access_terms_ssm":["Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library."],"access_subjects_ssim":["College of William and Mary--History--19th century","Confederate States of America. 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Collection includes: correspondence of Richard Blow (1746-1833), merchant, who had stores in Virginia and North Carolina; letterbooks, 1770-1813, of Richard Blow; and account books, 1764-1812, of Richard Blow; correspondence of George Blow (1787-1870) and his account book, 1824-1829; correspondence of Doctor Richard Blow (1810-1855) and George Blow, Jr. (1813-1894); correspondence concerning the College of William and Mary, the University of Virginia, and Hampden-Sydney College; a typescript history of \"Tower Hill,\" by William Nivison Blow with pen and ink drawings; medical account books, 1836-1851, of Dr. Richard Blow; and notes, 1810-1815, concerning experimental farming.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e The Nottoway Indian deed (indenture) with transcript was separated and is located with oversized items.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e The Blow family scrapbook contains miscellaneous items including: deeds, 1738-1745, from the Nottoway Indians; land records; accounts of Richard Blow's stores, obituary and will (copy) of Richard Blow (1746-1833); letters to Richard Blow; and material concerning the 4th Regiment, Virginia Militia; 15th Regiment, Virginia Militia; 3rd Brigade, Virginia Volunteers (Confederate States Army) and Sussex Light Dragoons (Company H, 13th Virginia Cavalry, Confederate States Army).\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Some accessions are boxed and labeled separately, but most (particularly the early accessions) have been integrated into the collection.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Blow Family Account Books 1783-1844 are available on 1 reel of microfilm in Swem Library's microforms area call number 1993.27. 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Receipts/Invoices and Accounts, 1789-1811 Waller, Robert - Williamsburg - 1798-1799 - Galt, Dr. A.D. - Williamsburg Waller, Robert - 1801-1802 - Galt and Son - Williamsburg Waller, Robert - Jan 1, 1802 Waller, Robert - Jan 22, 1802 - Henley, Leonard - Williamsburg Henley, Leonard - March 9, 1802 - Waller, Robert Hubbard, Matt - March 19, 1802 - Waller, Robert Duncan, George - March 25, 1802 - Waller, Robert Waller, Robert - April 22, 1802 Greenhow, Robert Waller, Robert - May 17, 1802 - John Bryan Lightfoot, William - Tedington - July 17, 1802 - Waller, Robert Waller, Robert - 1802-1803 - Deneufville - Peter, Robert - Williamsburg Waller, Robert - Dec 31, 1802 - Bracken, John - Williamsburg Waller, Robert - Jan 1, 1803 - Bryan, John Waller, Robert - June 1802 - Coke, Richard Waller, Robert - June 8, 1802 - Cowan, Hendry Waller, Robert - June 14, 1802 - Charlton, Mary Waller, Robert - 1801-1802 - Coke, Richard Waller, Robert - 1802-1803 - Coke, Richard Waller, Robert - 1802 - Lee, Haynes Blow, Richard - 1809-1811 - Armistead, Jesse 4. Waller, Robert - 1796-1801 - Semple, James - Williamsburg Waller, Robert - 1799 - Moody, Josias - Williamsburg Waller, Robert - 1799-1802 - Moody, Josias - Williamsburg Waller, Robert - Feb 5, 1801 - Sands, Thomas - Williamsburg Waller, Robert - July 24, 1801 - Sields Waller, Robert - Jan 4, 1802 - (tax receipt) Waller, Robert - Feb 9, 1802 - Stroud, William Waller, Robert - March 28, 1802 - Powell, Peter - Williamsburg Waller, Robert - Dec 28, 1802 - Smith, James - Williamsburg (tuition of Edmund) Waller, Robert - April 13, 1812 - Vizonneau, A. Waller, Robert Capt. - May 8, 1802 - Morrison, William (for cockade hat) Waller, Robert - July 3, 1802 - Bryan, Elizabeth Waller, Robert - July 2, 1802 - Mason, R. Waller, Robert - Dec 20, 1802 - Smith, John Waller, Robert - 1802 - Tommas, T. - Williamsburg (boot maker) Waller, Robert - May 1, 1802 - Smith, James (tuition of Edmund) Waller, Robert - 1802 - Tazewell, Dr. William - Williamsburg Waller, Robert - Nov 23, 1802 - McCandlish - W.M. - Williamsburg Waller, Robert - Oct 25, 1802 - Moir, James Ratcliffe, John - Jan 1, 1803 - Cowan, Hendry Royle, Elizabeth - March 5, 1802 - Waller, Robert (for Emma's tuition) Royle, Elizabeth - Jan 5, 1803 - Waller, Robert (for Hardress' tuition)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Mithado and Blow - March 1797 - Clerk of Dinwiddie Blow, Richard - 1797 - Clerk of Dinwiddie Blow, Richard - Norfolk - 1797 - Samuel, Cocke, Sheriff Blow, Richard - 1789 - Mabry, Col. Robert Blow, Richard - 1799 Irvin, James Blow, Richard - 1799 - West, William (overseer) Blow and Scammell - 1799-1800 - Peter, Thomas Blow, Richard - 1800 - Clerk of Sussex Co. Blow, Richard - Tower Hill - 1800 - Henderson, Thomas (worked in garden at Tower Hill) Blow, Richard - 1800 - Sheriff Sussex County Blow, Richard - 1800 - Bishop, Martha (weaving) Blow, Richard - 1800 - Collier, Sarah (weaving) Blow and Scammell - 1800 - Key, John Blow, Richard - Tower Hill - July 17, 1800 - West, William Blow, Richard - Oct 2, 1800 - Felts, Kinchen Blow and Scammell - Petersburg - Dec 9, 1800 - Moore Bowden and Company Blow and Scammell - July 23, 1800 - Peter, Thomas Blow and Scammell - Sussex - Jan 21, 1800 - Gilliam, R. Blow and Scammell - Tower Hill - Sept 8, 1801 - Edwards, Isaac Blow, Richard - Tower Hill - Feb 28, 1801 - West, William (wages) 2. Blow, Richard - Jan 14, 1801 - Booth, Robert (Sussex taxes) Blow, Richard - July 28, 1801 - Booth, Robert (Sussex taxes) Barnes, John - Dec 12, 1801 - Brown, Thomas Blow and Scammell - Tower Hill - Dec 29, 1801 - Walker, William Carsley, Jesse - Sussex C.H. - 1801 - Scammell, James Blow, Richard - Nov 16, 1801 - Brown, Jesse, Sheriff of Southampton Blow, Richard - Oct 15, 1801 - Hines, Stephen Blow, Richard - June 12, 1801 - Mason, David (colonel in Revolution) - Sussex\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Blow, Richard - June 20, 1800 - Urquahart, Jno - Southampton Sheriff Blow and Scammell - July 24, 1802 - Hancock, Johnston Blow and Scammell - Jan 10, 1803 - Nicholson, Robert Blow, Richard - 1801 - Holt, William (overseer of wages) Blow, Richard [?] - May 22, 1803 - Maclin, William Scammell, James - June 1803 - Brown, Jesse, Sheriff of Southampton Blow and Scammell - Aug-Nov 1803 - Brown, Jesse, Sheriff of Southampton Scammell, James - July 9, 1803 - Peters, William Blow and Scammell - Aug 1803 - Rivers, Thos., Sheriff of Sussex County Blow, Richard - Sept 17, 1803 - Rivers, Thos., Sheriff of Sussex County Blow, Richard - Sept 17, 1803 - West, William and Benjamin Blow, Richard - Oct 24, 1803 - Hines, Allen Blow and Scammell - Oct 18, 1803 - Brown, Henry and Benjamin Blow and Scammell - Nov 2, 1803 - Page, John Blow and Scammell - Nov 27, 1803 - Hines, William Blow and Scammell - Dec 27, 1803 - Magee, Willie\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBlow, Richard - 1799 - Urquahart, John - Southampton County Sheriff Blow, Richard - 1803 - R. Goodwin - Southampton County Sheriff Blow, Richard - 1804 - Rives, Tho. - Sussex County [four items] Blow and Scammell - 1804 - Lynch, Francis Blow, Richard - Tower Hill - May 19, 1804 - West, William (overseer of Town Hill) Blow and Scammell - May 15, 1804 - Clerk Sussex County Scammell, James - May 3, 1804 - Wren, Jesse Scammell, James - March 7, 1804 - Wallace, Tho. - Petersburg Goodwin, George - March 5, 1804 - Blow and Scammell Scammell, James - Feb 15, 1804 - Lynch, Francis - Petersburg Blow and Scammell - April 1804 - Lanier, Littleton Blow and Scammell - Sussex - 1804 - Sheriff of Sussex County Blow and Scammell - July 9, 1804 - Wren, Benjamin Blow and Scammell - Dec 28, 1804 - Birdsong, Butts Blow and Scammell - Dec 1804 - Sheriff of Sussex County Blow and Scammell - Aug 9, 1804 - Mason, Anty. Blow, Richard - May 16, 1804 - Sheriff of Sussex County Blow and Scammell - Sept 3, 1804 - Birdsong, Butts Blow and Scammell - Sept 6, 1804 - Parham, Leason Blow and Scammell - Sept 6, 1804 - Bonner, John, Jr. Blow and Scammell - Oct 29, 1804 - Williamson, Matt Blow and Scammell - Sept 11, 1804 - Lanier, Buchner Blow and Scammell - Sept 1804 - Sheriff of Southampton County\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Lightfoot, William T. - May 17, 1805 - Waller, Robert H. - Williamsburg - Re: horse-breeding 2. Waller, Robert H. - Williamsburg - Aug 1804 Waller, Robert H. - Feb 1806 - Davis, James - Williamsburg merchant Warburton, Robert - April 1805 - Zalma, Rochive - Richmond merchant Waller, Robert H. - Jan-April 1805 Greenhow, R. - Williamsburg merchant Waller, Robert H. - 1805-1806 - Deneufville - Williamsburg merchant Waller, Robert H. - May 1805 - Greenhow, R. - Williamsburg merchant Waller, Robert H. - May-June 1805 - Pearman, John - Williamsburg tailor Waller, Robert H. - Oct 26, 1805 - Sands, Tho. Waller, Robert H. - Feb-March 1805 - Deneafville, P. - Williamsburg merchant Waller, Robert H. - Oct 10, 1805 - Bushby, John Waller, Robert H. - Oct 14, 1805 - Brooks, Edward Waller, Robert H. - Nov 2, 1805 - Barham, Lucy Waller, Robert H. - Nov 23, 1805 - Burwell, Carter - Carter's Cove Waller, Robert H. - Oct 9, 1805 - Sweeney, Moses - Williamsburg carpenter Waller, Robert H. - Dec 31, 1806 - Deneafville, P.R. Waller, Robert H. - Feb 10, 1806 - Davis, James Waller, Robert H. - Jan 6, 1806 - Hyde, Robert - Richmond Waller, Robert H. - April 17, 1806 - Henley, Leonard 3. Waller, Robert H. - 1803-1804 - Pearman, John - Williamsburg Waller, Robert H. - 1804-1805 - Coke, Richard - Williamsburg Waller, Robert H. - 1804-1805 - Hockaday - Williamsburg carpenter Waller, Robert H. - Nov 21, 1805 - McCandlish, Anderson - Williamsburg merchant Lang, George - Williamsburg - Oct 12, 1804 - Greenhow, Robert Lightfoot, William - Tedington - Aug 1805 - Waller, Robert -Williamsburg Waller, Robert H. - Williamsburg - 1805-1806 - McCandlish and Co. - Williamsburg merchant Waller, Robert H. - Oct 31, 1805 - Lightfoot, William - Tedington Waller, Robert H. - Feb 1805 - Ratcliff - Williamsburg carpenter Henley, Leonard - Feb 8, 1808 - Waller, Robert H. Waller, Robert H. - 1804-1805 - Henderson, J. - Williamsburg merchant Waller, Robert H. - 1804-1805 - Semple, James - Williamsburg carpenter Pierce, Francis - Nov 5, 1805 - Waller, Robert H. Henderson, James - Jan 7, 1806 - Nicolson, Andrew\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBlow, Richard H. - Jan 1803 and Feb 1804 - Myrick, William Blow and Scammell - Jan 1803 and Feb 1804 - Myrick, William Blow and Scammell - Feb 20, 1804 Blow and Scammell - Jan 6, 1805 - Brown, Thomas Blow, Richard - 1804 - West, Fathy Blow and Scammell - Jan 18, 1805 - Birdsong, Britain Blow and Scammell - Jan 9, 1805 - Bailey, Britain Blow and Scammell - 1804 - Sheriff of Southampton [two items] Blow and Scammell - April 19, 1805 - Andrews, Isaac Blow and Scammell - Dec 12, 1805 - Magee, Willie Scammell, James - May 29, 1805 - Dunlop, James, Jr. - Petersburg Blow and Scammell - June 15, 1805 - West, William - overseer Blow and Scammell - July 12, 1805 - Wills, Goodwin Scammell, James - Sept 11, 1805 - Parham, William Williamson's Exor - June 1805 - Sheriff of Sussex County Blow, Richard - Aug 20, 1805 - Urquarhart, John Blow and Scammell - Aug 5, 1805 - Moss, Henry Blow and Scammell - July 19, 1805 - Mackensie, D. Blow, Mrs. - Sept 20, 1805 - Jones, Charles T. Blow and Scammell - Dec 17, 1805 - Magee, Willie Blow and Scammell - Dec 13, 1805 - Andrews, Isaac Scammell, James - Dec 21, 1805 - Parker, Frederick Scammell, James - Dec 31, 1805 - Booth, Peter and John Blow and Scammell - Dec 14, 1805 - Newsum, Ch. S. Blow and Scammell - Dec 26, 1805 - Williams, Joll\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eParker, Henry - March 19, 1802 - Scammell, James - Sussex Blow and Scammell - Dec 12, 1801 - Bonner, John Jr. - Sussex Blow and Scammell - Tower Hill - Jan 6, 1802 - Loftin, Thomas Blow, Richard - Jan 14, 1802 - Bailey, Britain Blow, Richard - March 1, 1802 - Mason, D. Blow and Scammell - March 31, 1802 - Rose, William Blow and Scammell - Tower Hill - June 18, 1802 - Ridley, Thomas Jr. Blow, Richard - June 21, 1802 - Forts, Joshua - Com. Revenue Blow and Scammell - June 22, 1802 - Britt, Daniel Blow and Scammell - July 28, 1802 - Pennington, Edward Blow and Scammell - August, 18, 1802 - Ridley, Thomas Jr. Blow and Scammell - August 12, 1802 - Morris, William Waller, Robert - August 31, 1802 - Roe, William Blow and Scammell - Sept 6, 1802 - Bonner, John Jr. Blow and Scammell - Aug 24, 1802 - Fitzhugh, Thomas Jr. Blow and Scammell - Oct 1802-1803 - Hancock, M.W. - Petersburg\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBlow and Scammell - Sussex County - May 1801 - Sheriff Sussex County [two items] Blow, George - Oct 25, 1801 - Pehham, Thomas Blow and Scammell - March 23, 1802 - Mason, David Blow and Scammell - Sussex County - May 6, 1802 - Graves, David Com. Hines, Allen - Aug 4, 1803 - Pennington, James Scammell, James - June 20, 1803 - Collier, Richard Winfield, Adams - Aug 25, 1804 - Lane, Thomas [fragment] Clerk's receipts - undated Blow, Richard - Norfolk - March-April 1804 - Clerk of Southampton County Blow, Richard and Co. - Norfolk - March-Nov 1805 - Clerk of Southampton Co. Blow and Scammell - Sussex County - Jan-Nov 1805 - Clerk of Sussex County Scammell, James - March 1806 - Clerk of Sussex County Scammell, James - Nov-Dec 1805 - Clerk of Sussex County Blow and Scammell - Sept-Nov 1804 - Clerk of Southampton County Blow and Scammell - Feb-Nov 1804 - Clerk of Sussex County Blow and Scammell - Feb-Dec 1805 - Clerk of Sussex County Blow and Scammell - March-Dec 1807 - Clerk of Sussex County Blow and Scammell - Aug 25, 1809 - Council, Joseph Blow, Richard - March 1806 - Clerk of Southampton County Blow and Scammell - Dec 9, 1799 - Com. Sussex County Blow and Scammell - 1800-1808 Com. Sussex County [seven items]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBlow and Scammell - Sept 23, 1807 - Clanton, Nathan - Georgia Blow and Scammell - Sussex County - March 16, 1808 - Hines, Tempy Blow, Richard - Norfolk - Oct 22, 1801 - Gray, Thomas - Petersburg Blow and Scammell - Aug 18, 1809 - Andrews, Isaac Blow and Scammell - Jan 10, 1806 - Blow, Thomas R. - exor of Henry Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Wallace, Colston - Aug 12, 1803 - Blow and Scammell - bond Blow and Scammell - Dec 13, 1803 - Carter, Michael - bond Blow and Scammell - May 1, 1804 - Carter, Michael Wallace, Colston - Feb 28, 1805 - Blow and Scammell Wallace, Colston - May 1804 - Blow and Scammell Gilliam, Burwell - Sept 1806 - Blow and Scammell Brown, William - 1806-1808 - Blow and Scammell Blow, George - April 28, 1809 - Wright, Willis Blow and Scammell - Aug 31, 1809 - Blow, Richard Turney, Donellson - Sept 26, 1806 - Blow and Scammell Davis, Nathan - Sussex County - Aug 5, 1803 - Blow and Scammell Gray, Edwin - Southampton - May 1, 1814 - Blow, Richard Gray, Edwin - March 1815 - Blow, George Blow, George - Tower Hill - July 17, 1815 - D.H. Rawlings and Co. - Petersburg Gray, Edwin - April 1816 - Blow, George - exor. for Lucy Hall Gray, Edwin - March 1816 - Blow, George - Portsmouth - bond Doyal, Hardy - Feb 20, 1807 - Blow and Scammell Cobb, George B. - Halifax NC - April 1820 - Blow, George - Sussex Co. - bond 2. Clerk of Sussex Co. - May 1804 - Blow and Scammell - taxes for Gwaltney Deloach, Th. - Southampton - Nov 1802 - Blow and Scammell - Sussex County Lanier, Benjamin - April 6, 1807 - Blow and Scammell Chappell, William - July 18, 1807 - Blow and Scammell Johnson, William - April 15, 1809 - Blow and Scammell Horne, Ephram - Dec 1810 - Blow and Scammell Waggonage Account - undated Knight, Ephraim - 1812-1813 - Blow, George Horne, Ephram - April 1809 - Blow and Scammell Magee, James - April 1809 - Blow and Scammell Wren, James - Aug 1809 - Blow and Scammell Knight, Ephriam - Aug 1812 - Blow, Richard\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBlow and Scammell - Sussex - 1807-1809 - Lynch, Francis - Petersburg merchant [thirteen items]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBlow and Scammell - Jan 1806 - Williamson, Joseph Blow and Scammell - Jan 1806 - Browne, Henry - for Birdsong Blow and Scammell - Jan 1806 - Gardner, Amos Blow and Scammell - Jan 1806 - Wren, Benjamin Blow and Scammell - Jan 1806 - Andrews, Isaac Scammell, James - April 1806 - Conrad, Sommerville L. James Scammell and Co. - April 1806 - Osborne, Jno - Petersburg Blow and Scammell - 1805-1806 - Lynch, Francis - Petersburg Blow and Scammell - May 1806 - Armistead, William - Norfolk Blow, Richard - Sussex - May 1806 - Sheriff of Sussex County Blow, Richard - June 1806 - Osborne, John Scammell, James - April 1806 - Brown, John Scammell, James - July 1806 - Revell, Holliday Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 1806 - Mabry, Robt. Sheriff of Southampton Blow and Scammell - Aug 29, 1806 - Lynch, Francis Blow and Scammell - Feb 1806 - Sheriff of Sussex County [two items] Blow and Scammell - Oct 1806 - Marks, William Blow and Scammell - Aug 1806 - Sheriff of Sussex County Blow and Scammell - March 1806 - Southampton County Sheriff\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Blow, Richard (for his son) - Sept 1804 - Mr. Moir's Acct - Williamsburg Blow, George - July 1805 - Greenhow, Robert - Williamsburg merchant acct Blow, Richard (for his son) - 1804-1805 - Moir, James - Williamsburg tailor acct Blow, George - July 1805 - Orrill, John - Williamsburg tailor acct Blow, George - 1805-1806 - Coke, John - Williamsburg tavern acct. Blow, George - Dec 1805 - Greenhow, Robert Blow, George - Jan 1806 - Greenhow, Robert Blow, George - Oct 1806 - Greenhow and Cole Blow, George - Feb 1807 - Greenhow and Cole Blow, George - Nov 1808 - Marks, James Blow, George - Oct 1808 - Dohaghey, John Blow, Richard - Aug 1807 - Taylor, John Blow, George - June 1808 - Battell, John B. - Norfolk [two items] Blow, George - May 1808 - Higgins, Eugene - Norfolk [two items] Blow, George - 1807-1808 - Bonsal Conrad and Co. - book dealer Blow, George - Jan 1808 - Royle, Hunter - Williamsburg 2. Blow, George - 1807 - Bonsal Conrad and Co. - Norfolk Blow, George - May 1807 - Mackinder and White Blow, George - May 1807 - Maddon, John - Norfolk Blow, George - Dec 1807 - The Enquirer - Richmond Blow, George - Aug 1806 - Gillie and Mackinder - Norfolk Blow, George - undated - Hudson, E. - vendue books Blow, George - Oct 1805 - Gilliad and Mackinder - Norfolk Blow, George - Feb 1807 - Taylor, R and J - Norfolk Blow, George - Oct 1805 - Bronsal Conrad and Co. - Norfolk - books Blow, George - Dec 1808 - Drury, John -Southampton - furniture Blow, George - Feb 1808 - Donaghy, John Blow, George - undated - Johnson, John - military hat Blow, George - March 1808 - Betsy and Peggy - packet Blow, George - March 1808 - Cluff, Ann - bandbox Blow, George - March 1808 - Cluff, M. - jeweler Blow, George - March 1808 - Delaney, Edward - Norfolk\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDavis, Henry - May 1806 - Blow and Scammell Constable of Southampton County - March 1806 - Butts, William Blow and Scammell - March 1806 - Butts, William Blow and Scammell - May 1809 - Williamson, Elias Blow and Scammell - April 1809 - Taylor, William Blow and Scammell - May 1809 - Mason, Benjamin Blow, George for R. Blow - Aug 1814 - Davis, John Blow and Scammell - March 1803 - Barker, Burwell Blow and Scammell - Nov 1802 - Barlow, John\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBlow, Richard - 1801-1805 Richardson, L. Epps - carpenter's acct Blow, Richard - 1804 - Richardson, Will - carpenters acct Blow, Richard - 1804 - Epps, Will Blow, Richard - 1805-1809 - Downman, Robert Dr. - medical acct Blow and Scammell - 1802-1808 - Downman, Robert Dr. - medical acct Blow, Richard - 1806 - Richardson, William - carpenter's acct Blow, Richard - 1807-1808 - Gray, J.U. - medical acct Blow and Scammell - 1808-1809 - Sheriff of Sussex Co. Blow and Scammell - July 1809 - Williamson, Joseph Blow and Scammell - 1807 - Leonard, M. - Petersburg Scammell, James - Sept 1809 - Andrews, Andrew - Petersburg Scammell, James - Aug 1809 - Brown, Butts Blow, Richard - Aug 1809 - Gilliam, James Blow, Richard - 1809 - Sebrell, James Blow and Scammell - April 1809 - Bishop, John Blow and Scammell - 1809 - Com. Sussex Co. Blow and Scammell - 1809 - Sheriff of Southampton Blow and Scammell - 1809 - Council, Joseph\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSee also: Box 3-A: Incoming Correspondence of Richard Blow and Papers, 1779-1808.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBensone, William (merchant) - Liverpool - Feb 1, 1803 - Blow, Richard - Norfolk Newsum, William and wife - St. Andrew's Parish near Petersburg - 1783 - Blow, Richard - Albemarle Parish, Sussex Bland, Thomas - Cobham - May 25, 1789 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth merchant Daniel Stone and Co. - Feb 1, 1801 Daniel Stone and Co. - Oct 13, 1800 - bill of exchange Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Nov 11, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill Camm, John - Amherst - March 2, 1812 - Blow, George - Sussex Court House Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 4, 1811 - Blow, George - Tower Hill Rose, Peyton R. - Feb 27, 1811 - Blow, George - Sussex Camm, John - Amherst - Dec 4, 1812 - Blow, George - Sussex Court House Hines, Robert (nephew of R. Blow) - Smithfield - Dec 7, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth Bond, Mr. - Dec 31, 1817\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Newsom, William - Greenville County - Sept 12, 1782 - Blow, Richard - Sussex County - discusses agreement for lots and houses in Petersburg 2. Alex. Donald - Richmond - May 30, 1789 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - reply concerning a tobacco sale 3. Young, Francis - Isle of Wright - Nov 5, 1793 - Blow, Richard - reply concerning seizing John Cunningham 4. Blow, Norborne - James City - 1862 - Blow, George Jr. - Norfolk - reply concerning payment for slaves at Mulberry Island Memo book, 1861 Page [loose] discussing African-Americans hired, 1815-1821. Blow, George and Waller, R.P. - Williamsburg - May 9, 1831 - Chancery, Ct. - Williamsburg - bond Murdough, J.W. - Norfolk - July 26, 1806 - Blow, Richard - note King, Calvert - June 30, 1829 - Cole, Jesse - Williamsburg postmaster 5. Barker, John - Suffolk - Feb 20, 1793 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - reply concerning barrel staves Chris. McConnico and Sons - 1799-1800 - Blow, Richard - discusses salt for sloop Blow and Foster, judgment [fragment] Blow, Richard - July 7, 1804 - Lyons, Jno - suit Michado, William B. - Oct 21, 1801 - Gray, Thomas - note Parker, John - April 21, 1803 - Blow, Richard - note Calahan, Mr. - Jan 30, 1806 - Newman, Morris - Norfolk - note Blow, Richard - 1806-1815 - Col. Bernard Magnian - account Blow, Richard - May 13, 1828 - Brettes and Santyjan - Norfolk - rent Blow, George - Tower Hill - Aug 23, 1843 - Scott, E.G. - Sussex County - acct Blow, Richard - July 20, 1819 - Est. Robert Goodwin - Nansemond Co. - slave Blow, George - Sussex Co. - Jan 14, 1832 - Cooper, James - Sussex Co. - deed Walker, John H. Est. - 1847-1852 - Blow, George Sr. - acct of shingles, etc. 6. Waller, Benjamin Jr. - Williamsburg - undated - Waller, R.H. - Williamsburg - incomplete deed to B. Waller, Jr.'s House in Williamsburg 7. Blow, George - Littleton - April 6, 1863 - Grayson, E.B. - Lynchburg - reply concerning farm losses because of the occupation (Civil War) 8. Blow, Richard - Petersburg - Nov 15, 1809 - McCormicco, Andrew - lien 9. Tazwells - undated - reply concerning Moss' will 10. Waller, William - Williamsburg - Dec 14, 1812 - Blow, George - Sussex County - reply concerning the sale of Waller's property in James City 11. Cotton, Alexander R. - Tarboro NC - March 14, 1821 - York Co. - acct 12. Beyton, Adj General Bernard - Richmond - May 1, 1821 - Blow, Col. George - Sussex County 13. Ruffin, Ed - Williamsburg - May 15, 1835 - Blow, George - Littletown - reply concerning book binding 14. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - May 20, 1825 - Brettes, Sautjan and Vincent - Norfolk - concerns rent for lots on Market Square, Norfolk 15. Blow, Mrs. William N. - Norfolk - 1920 - Blow, Mrs. Thomas - personal correspondence 16. Exam copy of \"the Class of Moral Philosophy.\" undated\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003esubfolder 1 Blow, Richard - Dec 1807 - Waller, R.H. - Williamsburg Parker, John A. - Petersburg - Feb 1809 - Blow, Richard Gordon, James - Scotland Neck - Feb 1809 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth merchant Grinnell and Post - Norfolk - Feb 1809 - Blow, Richard Willkans, Ann - Feb 1809 - Blow, Richard McIntosh, W. - Norfolk - March 1809 - Blow, Richard Young, Jas. - March 20, 1809 - Blow, Richard Milhade, David - March 1809 - Blow, Richard Bowden and Milhados - March 1809 - Blow, Richard Cuthbert, Js. - April 12, 1809 - Blow, Richard Wyatt, Henry - April 22, 1809 - Blow, Richard Tompkins, Christopher - April 1809 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth Rogers, J. and Nightengale, S. - April 1809 - Blow, Richard - Norfolk Rodman, William Jr. - Norfolk - May 1809 - Blow, Richard Cammock, William - Norfolk - May 1809 - Blow, Richard - dismal swamp $ Cammock, William - June 1809 - Blow, Richard Dunnington, Hundley - Richmond - June 1809 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth Cosmon, Jo. - July 1, 1809 - Blow, Richard Marks, S. Jr. - July 1, 1809 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth subfolder 2. Sills, Th. - April 1809 - Blow, Richard Noyes, W.R. - Norfolk - May 1809 - Blow, Richard Powers, David - May 1809 - Blow, Richard Leaton, George - May 1809 - Campbell and Whalin Warehouse Bayley, John - May 1809 - Blow, Richard Katton, Th. - Norfolk - June 1809 - Blow, Richard - concerns the Bell Savage [ship] for London Nash, William - Norfolk - June 1809 - Blow, Richard Haldane, John D. - July 9, 1809 - Blow, Richard Mosly, A. Latimore - July 1809 - Blow, Richard Cooke, Capt. - Hampton Rhoads - July 1809 - Blow, Richard Whittle, C. - Norfolk - June 1809 - Blow, Richard Scott, Hugh - Norfolk - July 1809 - Blow, Richard Dutton, Th. - July 1809 - Blow, Richard Armstrong, Bennett - Oct 27, 1809 - Blow, Richard Pitts, James - Oct 1809 - Blow, Richard - Norfolk Mason, Benjamin - Richmond - Nov 1809 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth Parker, John A. - Norfolk - Nov 17, 1809 - Blow, Richard Hill, Ro. - Dec 180 - Blow, Richard Spratt, Th. - Aug 1809 - Blow, Richard 3. Butt, Wilson - July 12, 1809 - Blow, Richard York, Zeb. - Norfolk - July 20, 1809 - Blow, Richard Rogers, Jno - Providence - Aug 18, 1809 - Blow, Richard - Norfolk merchant Milhade, D. - Norfolk - Sept 15, 1809 - Blow, Richard Spratt, Th. - Sept 11 and 22, 1809 - Blow, Richard Hill, Ro. - Sept 28, 1809 - Blow, Richard Spratt, Th. - Oct 5, 1809 - Blow, Richard Tripp, Samuel - Norfolk - Oct 12, 1809 - Blow, Richard Tompkins, Ch. - Sept 11 and 26, 1809 - Blow, Richard Munson, W. - Oct 24, 1809 - Blow, Richard Williams, Leonora - Dec 4, 1809 - Blow, Richard\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Jan 2, 1810 - Blow, Eliza - Williamsburg 2-3. Dillard, George - Richmond - Jan 7, 1810 - Blow, George - Sussex Co. - reply concerning a due bond on the Waller estate from John Camm [two items] 4. Bracken, John - Williamsburg - Feb 9, 1810 - Blow, George Jr. - Portsmouth - acct against Waller estate; Blow was manager 5-36. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb-Dec 1810 - Blow, George - Tower Hill [thirty-one letters] 37. Hamilton, Burge - Petersburg - April 16, 1810 - Blow, George - Tower Hill Johnston, William - May 3, 1810 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 38. King, William - April 16 1810 - Blow, George - Tower Hill\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Lynch and Cather - Petersburg - Jan 26, 1811 - Blow, George - Sussex Co. Pollok, Robert - Petersburg - Feb 19, 1811 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 2. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Jan 5, 1811 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 3. Blow, Richard - Jan 18, 1811 - Blow, George 4. Blow, Richard - Feb 15, 1811 - Blow, George 5. Blow, Richard - March 8, 1811 - Blow, George 6. Blow, Richard - March 15, 1811 - Blow, George 7. Blow, Richard - March 18, 1811 - Blow, George 8. Hines, William - March 24, 1811 - Blow, George - Williamsburg (at Waller's) 9-12. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - March-April 1811 - Blow, George - Williamsburg [four letters] 13. Allen, Edward T. - Norfleet's Mill - May 1, 1811 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 14-16 Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - May 1811 - Blow, George - Tower Hill [three letters] 17. Rose, Peyton R. (school teacher) - Sussex - May 27, 1811 - Blow, George 18-19. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - May and Juen, 1811 - Blow, George - Tower Hill [two letters] 20. Waller, Benjamin C. - Williamsburg - Aug 1, 1811 - Blow, George 21. Robbing, Christ. - Baltimore - June 20, 1811 - Blow, George - Norfolk 22-23. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Sept 1811 - Blow, George [two letters] 24. Avery, John - Belfast - Nov 1811 - Blow, George - Tower Hill [two letters] 25-28. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Nov-Dec 1811 - Blow, George - Tower Hill [three letters] 29. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Oct 20, 1811 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Hudson and Neale - undated - Blow, Richard 2. Wilkins, H. Willis - Suffolk - Jan 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 3. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Jan 15, 1819 - Blow, Richard 4. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Jan 20, 1819 - Blow, George - Williamsburg (letter discusses R. Blow's winning vote to become president of the Farmer's Bank by œbig vote) 5. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Feb 2, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 6. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Feb 14, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 7. Herring, D. - Smithfield - Feb 23, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 8. Rochael, James - Jerusalem - March 11, 1819 - Blow, Col. George - Tower Hill 9. Rochaelle, James - Jerusalem - March 21, 1819 - Blow, Col. George 10. Herring, D. - Isle of Wright - April 26, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 11. Herring, Daniel - May 11, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 12. Herring, Daniel - June 15, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 13. Jones, Ephraim - New Bedford - June 22, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Norfolk 14. Hall, Neilson - Richmond - June 22, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Norfolk 15. Blow, George - Richmond - June 27, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 16. Herring, D. - July 2, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 17. Burns, Arch. - Norfolk - July 23, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 18. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Aug 3, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 19. Hines, Robert - Smithfield - Sept 9, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 20. Blow, George - Petersburg - Sept 15, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 21. Rochelle, James - Jerusalem - Oct 8, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 22. Russell, Seth N. - Bedford - Oct 20, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Norfolk 23. Neilson, William H. - Norfolk - Nov 27, 1819 - Blow, Richard 24. Harrison, Arthur - Dec 1, 1819 - Blow, Richard 25. Neilson and Neale - Dec 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 26. Thompson, J. - Portsmouth - Dec 8, 1819 - Blow, Richard 27. Roulacks and Co. - Windsor NC - Dec 17, 1819 - Blow, Richard 28. Neilson, William H. - Norfolk - Jan 9, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 29. Magee, R. - Dec 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth \u003cb\u003eBox 3a: Incoming Correspondence of Richard Blow and Papers, 1779-1808\u003c/b\u003e 1. Campbell and Wheeler - Petersburg - Jan 12, 1780 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 2. Gordon, George - London - Feb 24, 1789 - Blow, Richard 3. Barksdale, William - Petersburg - Feb 10, 1789 - Blow, Richard 4. Osburn, Joshua - Dunkirk - April 9, 1789 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 5. Donald, Alexander - Richmond - April 18, 1789 - Blow, Richard 6. Anderson, David - Petersburg - April 20, 1789 - Blow, Richard 7. Brown, James - Richmond - April 20, 1789 - Blow, Richard 8. Tyson, Daniel - Philadelphia - April 20, 1789 - Blow, Richard 9. Brown, James - Richmond - April 22, 1789 - Blow, Richard 10. Brown, James - Richmond - April 16, 1789 - Blow, Richard 11. Roper, John - Edington - April 22, 1789 - Blow, Richard 12. Brown, James - Richmond - April 22, 1789 - Blow, Richard 13. Richards, John - Edington - April 23, 1789 - Blow, Richard 14. Briggs, John H. - Sussex - April 23, 1789 - Blow, Richard 15. Fort, Joshua - Tower Hill - April 23, 1789 - Blow, Richard 16. Boritz, William - Edenton - April 23, 1789 - Blow, Richard 17. Brown, James - Richmond - April 27, 1789 - Blow, Richard 18. Peter, Thomas - Cabin Pt. - May 2, 1789 - Blow, Richard 19. Marsh, James - Petersburg - May 8, 1789 - Blow, Richard 20. Donald, Alex - Richmond - May 13, 1789 - Blow, Richard 21. Hicks, J. - May 11, 1789 - Blow, Richard 22. Briggs, John H. - May 11, 1789 - Blow, Richard 23. Richards, John H. - Copland House - May 11, 1789 - Blow, Richard 24. Richards, John H. - May 17, 1789 - Blow, Richard 25. Roper, John - Chowan - May 17, 1789 - Blow, Richard 26. Kennedy, Henry - Edenton - May 18, 1789 - Blow, Richard 27. Ramsey, Allan - Edenton - May 21, 1789 - Blow, Richard 28. Bland, Theo. Jr. - Cobham - May 29, 1789 - Blow, Richard 29. Briggs, Samuel - Petersburg - July 22, 1789 - Blow, Richard 30. Almond, Harrison - Suffolk - Sept 9, 1789 - Blow, Richard 31. Reynolds, And. - Richmond - Nov 13, 1789 - Blow, Richard 32. Misc items [five] 33. Rochells, John, account - 1785-1789 - Blow, Richard 34. Lamb and Younger - London - Aug 20, 1789 - Blow, Richard - Norfolk 35. Parker, Josh - Isle of Wright - Sept 3, 1808 - Blow, Richard 36. Davis Kerr and Young, account, undated 37. Value of Jumonds cargo, undated 38. Statement of building the ship at Hogs Island, by Mr. Diggs. 39. Selden, Wilson C. - undated - Blow, Richard 40. Fragment to Baker and Blow from Samuel Harrison, undated. 41. Rochell, John (large account) - 1780-1784 - Baker and Blow 42. Barksdale, William - undated - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth [fragment] 43. Ship accounts - Portsmouth undated - Bacon, Mr. 44. Letter [fragment] 45. Goods shipped on board the sloops and ships of Blow [eleven items] 46. Record of minor goods delivered\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1-5. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Jan-Feb 1813 - Blow, George - Williamsburg [five letters] 6. Peter Franklin Co. - Petersburg - Feb 13, 1789 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 7-9. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb-March 1813 - Blow, George - Tower Hill [three letters] 10. Christian, Edmund - Williamsburg - April 1, 1813 - Blow, George - Sussex Court House 11-15. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - April-May 1813 - Blow, George 16-17. Christian and Jones - Petersburg - July 1813 - Blow, George - Norfolk [two letters] 18. Cargill, Col. Nathan - Sussex - July 19, 1813 - Blow, George - Norfolk 19. Christian, Edmond - Williamsburg - July 30, 1813 - Blow, George 20. Christian and Jones - Petersburg - Aug 6, 1813 - Blow, George - Norfolk 21. Hall, John H. - Middleton - Sept 20, 1813 - Blow, George - Sussex - reply discussing legacy from his brother's estate 22. Winfree, Abner - Manchester - Oct 4, 1813 - Blow, George - Norfolk - discusses desire to buy land from Blow 23-27. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct-Nov 1813 - Blow, George - Tower Hill and Sussex - letters discuss camp fever and the court marshal of a friend 28. Jones, Christian - Petersburg - Nov 22, 1813 - Blow, George - Tower Hill - letter discusses the construction of a carriage for Blow 29. Barraud, Philip - Norfolk - Dec 6, 1813 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 30. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 7, 1813 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 31. Hall, John H. - Rowan - Dec 27, 1813 - Blow, George - Sussex County 32. Miller, James - Southampton - Dec 27, 1813 - Blow, George - reply concerning the use of a slave 33. Harrison, Henry J. - Sussex - Feb 26, 1813 - Blow, George 34. Barham, John - Martin's Hundred - Aug 5, 1813 - Blow, George - reply concerning a land rent from Blow 35. Johnston, Lucy and Polly - Sussex - Dec 13, 1813 - Blow, Mrs. George\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Crittenton, Levi - Petersburg - Jan 12, 1818 - Blow, George - Sussex Co. 2. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb 7, 1818 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 3. Whittocks, Ch. - Portsmouth - Feb 12, 1818 - Blow, George - Sussex Courthouse 4. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - March 28, 1818 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 5. Warwick, John - Lynchburg - March 28, 1818 - Blow, George - Sussex - reply discussing John Camm's mental condition 6. Edmunds, John - Sussex - March 29, 1818 - Blow, George 7. Hill, Joseph - March 30, 1818 - Blow, Major George - Sussex - discusses 40 apple trees that were sent 8. Hines, George [cousin] - Southampton - April 4, 1818 - Blow, George 9. Edmunds, John - April 12, 1818 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 10. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - May 2, 1818 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 11. Rochelle, James - Jerusalem - May 9, 1818 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 12. Rochelle, James - Jerusalem - May 12, 1818 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 13. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - May 13, 1818 - Blow, George - Tower Hill - reply discussing the sale of Wren's Mill 14. Schoolfield, Dr. Jos. - Portsmouth - May 15, 1818 - Blow, George - Tower Hill - religious treatise 15. Maving and Cairns - Petersburg - May 16, 1818 - Blow, George [?] 16. Scott, Robert G. - Richmond - May 23, 1818 - Blow, Major George - Sussex Courthouse 17. Jones, John - Warwick County - May 28, 1818 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 18. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - May-July 1818 - Blow, George - Tower Hill [five letters] 19. Edmunds, John - Sussex - July 7, 1818 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 20. Jones, Th. Mathew C.H. - July 8, 1818 - Blow, George - Tower Hill - reply concerning the estate of Lucy Hall 21. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Aug 5, 1818 - Blow, George - Sussex 22. Atkins, Pleasant - Petersburg - Aug 14, 1818 - Blow, George - Sussex 23. Brough, Ro. - Norfolk - Aug 31, 1818 - Blow, George - Little Town 24. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Aug 22, 1818 - Blow, George - Sussex Co. 25. Jasper, H. and L. - Lynchburg - Aug 23, 1818 - Blow, George - Sussex Co. - discusses the hire of slaves 26. Waller, William - Williamsburg - Aug 29, 1818 - Blow, George - Tower Hill - reply concerning account collections 27. Trezevant, Js. - Southampton - Aug 30, 1818 - Blow, George - Tower Hill - reply discussing a slave/free man of color 28. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Sept 1, 1818 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 29. Scott, R.G. - Richmond - Oct 29, 1818 - Blow, George - Sussex Co. - letter discussing Blow's delay in being appointed a full colonel 30. Hannon, R.F - Petersburg - Nov 14, 1818 - Blow, George - Sussex 31. Blow, Richard - Nov 1818 - Blow, George - Tower Hill [two letters] 32. Holdcroft, William - Sussex - Nov 12, 1818 - Blow, Col. George 33. Coke, Richard - Williamsburg - Dec 3, 1818 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 34. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 5, 1818 - Blow, Major George - Tower Hill 35. Cobb, George B. - Rock Landing - Dec 15, 1818 - Blow, Col. George - Tower Hill 36. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 19, 1818 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 37. Rochell, James - Jerusalem - 1818 - Blow, George - Tower Hill\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Jan 21, 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 2. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb 5, 1819 - Blow, George 3. Mattox, Col William - Prince George - Feb 19, 1819 - Blow, George - Sussex County 4. Hines, Samuel B. - Southampton - Feb 19, 1819 - Blow, George - Sussex - reply concerning a commission 5. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - March 6, 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 6. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - March 27, 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 7. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - April 17, 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 8. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - April 10, 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 9. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb 13, 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 10. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb 20, 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 11. Coke, Richard - Williamsburg - April 26, 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 12. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - June 21, 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 13. Annis, William - Northampton NC - June 25, 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 14. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 17, 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 15. Hines, Samuel B. - July 22 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 16. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 31 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 17. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Aug 21 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 18. Harrison, H.J. - Sussex - Sept 5 1819 - Blow, George 19. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Sept 11 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 20. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Sept 18 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 21. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 2 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 22. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 29, 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 23. Waller, Robert P. - Williamsburg - Oct 29 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 24. Hines, Samuel B. - Southampton - Nov 3 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 25. Blow, Richard - Southampton - Nov 13, 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 26. Blow, Richard - Southampton - Nov 27 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Cargill, N. - Sussex - Feb 8, 1813 - Blow, George - Tower Hill - letters mentions that the governor has ordered out 2000 men for the defense of Norfolk 2. Peyton, Adj Gen. Berno. - Richmond - Sept 29, 1820 - Blow, George - 15th VA Militia Sussex 3. Regimental Return, 1820 (list of company commanders and enlistments 4. General Orders, Adjutant General's Office - Blow, George, Commandant of the 15th Regt. Militia, March 1 and 25, 1823 5. Outgoing correspondence of Blow, George, 1814 and 1820 [four letters]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Leigh, Francis - Portsmouth - Oct 27, 1795 - Hall, Lee Herbert, Jonathan - Sept 17, 1796 - Hall, Lee Bodington, Mrs. - Jan 1804 - Hall, Lee Millar, Dorcas - Dec 15, 1804 - Hall, Lee Horton, Levi - 1806-1807 - Hall, Lee Rains, Js. - Feb-Aug 1807 - Hall, Lee Horton, Math. - March 7, 1808 - Hall, Lee Horton, Demsy - Aug and Nov 1807 - Hall, Lee [two letters] Norfolk Court Summons - Dec 1808 - various names [seven summonings] Beinger, Inspector D. - Aug 23, 1792 - Milhado and Blow - Port at Norfolk 2. Will of Lucy Hall, Portsmouth, Jan 10, 1809 [George Blow as executor] Estate of Lucy Hall, 1809-1811 account with G. Blow Hall, Dr. Lee, estate, Portsmouth Jones, Demsy - 1808 - Hall, Lucy L. - house rent Dagnell, Stephen - July 4, 1800 - Hall, Lee - note Leslie, Alex - Dec 1800 - Hall, Lee - note Robson, E. - Dec 1803 - Hall, Lee - note Tonkin, William - 1804-1805 - Hall, Lee - apothecary account Jones, Demsy - 1805-1807 - Hall, Lee - house rent Hall, Lee - Feb 1808 - Morre, William - building chimney Hall, Lee - 1808 - Coward, Samuel - slave hire Summons to Norfolk Court - Jan 1810 - Blow, George Aldermen - New Haven, Conn. - May 1804 - Hall, Lee Norfolk Court Summons - Dec 1808 - Hall, Lee Butt, James - Nov 1806 - Hall, Lee Norfolk County - 1810 - Estate of Lucy Hall 3. Est. Cherry, Keader - June 25, 1807 - Est. Lee Hall Foster, John - 1804-1805 - Hall, Lee - apothecary account Spalding, Reeves - June 1804 - Hall, Lee Piercy, James - 1804-1809 - Hall, Lee Bawn, James - Jan 1806 - Hall, Lee Cowper, William - Sept 1806 - Hall, Lee Etheridge, Mat - Feb 28, 1807 - Hall, Lee Brown, James - 1806 - Hall, Lee Poindexter, C.B. - Dec 31, 1807 - Hall, Lee - sale of an African-American woman 4. Fragments\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Jan 16, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 2. Hayden, Uriah - Norfolk - Sept 29, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill - reply concerning hats for the militia 3. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb 16, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 4. Murdaugh, Jas. W. - Williamsburg - Feb 23, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill - letter concerns the estate of Mrs. Hall 5. Hines, Samuel - Southampton - Feb 25, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 6. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb-April 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill [four letters] 7. Cobb, Jesse - Petersburg - May 30, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 8. Waller, Edmund - Williamsburg - June 11, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 9. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - June 11, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 10. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - June-July, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill [three letters] 11. Sharp, William - Norfolk - July 21, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 12. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 23, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 13. Cobb, Jerry - Petersburg - July 25, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 14. Pollard, Benjamin - Norfolk - July 28, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 15. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July-Aug 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill [three letters] 16. Hankin, Prior - Williamsburg - Aug 16, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill - letter discusses the sale of a property 17. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Aug 29, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 18. Rawlings, D.A. - Portsmouth - Aug 30, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 19. Cargill, Nath - Sussex - Aug 31, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 20. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Sept 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill [three letters] 21. Rawlings, A.D. - Petersburg - Sept 16, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 22. Goodall, John - Williamsburg - Sept 20, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 23. Simpson, John - Petersburg - July 20, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 24. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 11, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 25. Bassett, Burwell - Williamsburg - Oct 22, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Blow, George - undated letter - unidentified - reply discussing war conditions 2. Judgment - April 1807 - Moss, Joshua Blow and Scammell - 1808-1811 - judgments Sheriff's statement - undated - Collier Blow and Scammell - 1807-1811 Blow, Richard - Feb 15, 1811 - Barham, Samuel Blow and Scammell - 1810-1817 3. Blow, Richard - 1810 and 1811 Sheriff's Com. - 1811 - Blow, George Blow, George - 1810-1813 Blow and Scammell - 1810-1812 Hutchings, Littletown - undated - Blow, Richard Chisholm - Sept 1811 - Lightfoot Blow, Richard - 1810-1811 4. Notes [twelve] 1810 - Blow, George 5. Bassett, Burwell - Williamsburg - Oct 22, 1816 - Blow, George - Sussex 6. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Nov 5, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill - reply giving advise to G. Blow on how to build a jail 7. Blow, Richard - Dec 31, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 8. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Oct 2, 1818 - Jones 9. Blow, George - June 1814 - Hankins, Joseph - Kentucky 10. Blow - undated - Myrick, William - suit\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Thompson, Thos. - Chomchal [?] - March 23, 1787 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 2-5. Blow, George - Tower Hill - 1813 and 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth. 6. Blow, George - undated - to editor of a newspaper concerning economic changes at Portsmouth\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Briggs, John H. - Richmond - March 18, 1796 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 2. Blow, George - Tower Hill - July 28, 1809 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 3. Harrison, H.J. - Portsmouth - Aug 11, 1812 - Blow, George - Sussex 4. Blow, George - Petersburg - March 13, 1813 - Blow, Richard - Norfolk 5. Rochelle, James - Jerusalem - Nov 3, 1818 - Blow, George - Portsmouth 6. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Sept 7, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 7. Wright, William - Norfolk - March 16, 1833 - Blow, George Jr. 8. Blow, George Jr. - Portsmouth - 1837-1839 - Blow, George Sr. [ten letters] 9. May, Dandridge - Petersburg - June 6, 1864 - Blow, Mrs. L.C. 10. Blow, George Jr. - Norfolk - May 5, 1869 - Blow, George Sr. - letter discusses the prospect of an African-American serving as governor\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Jan 24, 1809 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 2. Dennis, William M. - James City - Jan 27, 1809 - Blow, George - Portsmouth 3. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb 7, 1809 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 4. Camm, John - Amherst - Feb 14, 1809 - Blow, George - Norfolk 5. Hankin, William - Williamsburg - March 22, 1809 - Blow, George - Portsmouth 6. Stokes, M. - Philadelphia - March 27, 1809 - Blow, George - Portsmouth 7. Tazewell, L.W. - Norfolk - April 18, 1809 - Blow, George - Portsmouth 8. Hankins, Jos. - Lexington, KY - April 29, 1809 - Blow, George - Norfolk 9. Rives, Landon - Norfolk - April 1809 - Blow, George - Portsmouth 10. Conway, James - Portsmouth - May 1, 1809 - Blow, George 11. Hall Estate Papers - May 1, 1809 - Blow, George - Portsmouth 12. Hankin, W. - Williamsburg - May 11, 1809 - Blow, George - Portsmouth 13. Hunter, A.R.S. - Hancock Co., Georgia - May 13, 1809 - Blow, George - Portsmouth 14. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 1, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 15. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - June 24, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 16. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - June 25, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 17. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 8, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 18. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 15, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 19. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 29, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 20. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 22, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 21. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 29, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 22. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Aug 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 23. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Aug 5, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 24. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Aug 12, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 25. Coward, Samuel - Accomack - Aug 14, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 26. Coward, Samuel - Sept 2, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 27. Campbell, James - Petersburg - Oct 11, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 28. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 14, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 29. Hall, E. - New Haven, Conn. - Oct 19, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 30. Newsom, R. - Southampton - Oct 19, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 31. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 21, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 32. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 27, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 33. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 31, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 34. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Nov 2, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 35. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 1, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 36. Brown, William Jr. - Tower Hill [manage of Tower Hill] - Dec 11, 1809 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 37. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 12, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 38. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 12, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 39. Shields, Samuel Jr. - Dec 15, 1819 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 40. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 16, 1809 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 41. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 17, 1809 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 42. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 21, 1809 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 43. Ashlock, Jos. - Dec 24, 1809 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 44. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 29, 1809 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 45. Estate of Robert Waller - Williamsburg - June 1809 - Blow, George - Williamsburg - bill from Robert Anderson\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMilitary papers, 1813-1815, payroll, accounts, and mustering records Charges vs. John Evens, Sept 1813 Charges vs. Nathan Riley, Sept 1813 Charges vs. Corp McKinnie, Sept 1813 Charges vs. G. Watts, Sept 1813 Printed forms\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Blow, George and Eliza - Dec 14, 1812 - vs. Waller, Edmund and William H. infants Bill, from R. Warbutron - April 30, 1805 - unknown Tax account - Blow, Richard - June 1805 - Sussex County Sheriff Clements, William - May 1808 - Blow and Scammell - deed Tax account - Blow, Richard - June 1804 - Southampton County Sheriff Cowper, John and Co. - 1803-1804 - Blow, Richard - protested account Hargrave, Hamlin - Sussex - Aug 1803 - Blow and Scammell - note 2. Carney, S.W. - Halifax - June 13, 1805 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 3. Composition, reply Romans 4. Blow, George - Tower Hill - March 5, 1812 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Hunter, Adam - 1806-1807 - Hall, Lee [two items] Poindexter, C.B - Sept 26, 1807 - Hall, Lucy - note Memo - March 23, 1806 - Hunter, M. Hodges, Caleb - May 1816 - Blow, George - note Latimer, M.A. - Jan 14, 1809 - Blow, Richard - rent of Portsmouth Hall lot Hunter, Mrs. - undated - Wood, Nich. - Lee Hall est Watts, Joel - Portsmouth - April 30, 1816 - Blow, George - concerning estate Gibson, Joseph - March 21, 1809 - Blow, George - concerning the estate Blow, George - July 16, 1811 - Hall, J.H. - rent for Eunice Hall, New Haven Blow, George (Justice of the Peace) - Nov 21, 1824 - Clanton, Joseph (Constable) Bond for Lucy Hall Estate, undated Bond, Nuttall and Gibson - 1809 - Blow, George [two items] 2. Dudley, George - Mathews - March 17, 1809 - Blow, George - reply discussing the Hall estate 3. Roy, James H. - Portsmouth - Dec 18, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Jan 21, 1812 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 2. Robertson, William - Petersburg - Feb 24, 1812 - Blow, George - Sussex 3. Blow, George - Tower Hill - March 4, 1812 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 4. Blow, George - Tower Hill - March 1812 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 5. Blow, George - Tower Hill - April 2, 1812 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 6. Blow, George - Tower Hill - April, 1812 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 7. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - June 20, 1811 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 8. Dew, Thos. R. - College of WandM - June 20, 1842 - Blow, George - Littleton 9. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - June 23, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 10. Akins, Pleasants - Petersburg - Aug 24, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 11. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 13, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 12. Brown, William E. - Sussex - July 1, 1811 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 13. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 24, 1811 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 14. Adams, Henry - Petersburg - Aug 28, 1811 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 15. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 27, 1811 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 16. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Aug 22, 1811 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 17. Blow, George, copy of a petition to the governor concerning a slave, 1835. 18. Copy of an agreement between R. Blow and Carter M. Jones, 1846. 19. Deed; Butt, John - Southampton - undated - Clanton, Williamson and wife 20. Document, fragment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Tax Account, Blow, Richard, 1810-1811. 2. Tax Account, Blow, George - 1812-1818 3. Blow, George exec. R.H. Waller, 1817, Clerk Chancery Court at Williamsburg and Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Blow, Richard - Norfolk - Jan 10, 1812 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 2. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Jan 29, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 3. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb 18, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 4. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb 28, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 5. Crump, Richard - Richmond - March 4, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 6. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - March 10, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 7. Hines, Will - Southampton - March 18, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 8. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - March 22, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 9. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - April 6, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 10. Cocke, Benjamin - Cabin Point - April 8, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 11. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - April 18, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 12. Blow, George - Tower Hill - June 1812 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 13. Harrison, Henry J. - Hunting Quarter - May 22, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 14. Franklin, Peter and Co. - Petersburg - May 29, 1812 - Blow, George - Norfolk 15. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 3, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 16. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 8, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 17. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 28, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 18. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 16, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 19. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Aug 7, 1809 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 20. Franklin, Peter and Co. - Petersburg - July 31, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 21. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Aug 7, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 22. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Aug 11, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 23. Aikens, Pleasant - Petersburg - Aug 29, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 24. Faulcon, Nicholas - New Hope - Aug 30, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 25. Aiken, Pleasant - Petersburg - Sept 7, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 26. Fitzgerald, William - Nottoway - Sept 9, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 27. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Sept 18, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 28. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 11, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 29. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 20, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 30. Miller, James - Dec 13, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 31. Blow, George - Williamsburg - Dec 15, 1812 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - letter discusses hope of obtaining a law license 32. Camm, John - Amherst - Dec 25, 1812 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 33. Proceedings/meeting minutes of a meeting of the Citizens of Sussex appointing delegates to the Baltimore Convention, 1832 (nominating G. Blow, Richard Epps, and William Harrison as delegates).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Cowley, S. - Portsmouth - Feb 11, 1841 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 2. Gray, Th. - Southampton - April 15, 1813 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 3. Military Papers; subsistence accounts and papers on the 4th Regiment of Norfolk 4. Avery, William - James Town - July 8, 1838 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 5. Military forms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Chair Tax, issued by US government and local county, 1815-1817. 2. Cochee Tax, 1838. 3. Stilling Tax.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Waller, William - Williamsburg - April 15, 1813 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 2. Waller, William - Norfolk - March 22, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 3. Parker, R.E. - Norfolk - July 1, 1820 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 4. Doubtfull debts, 1826. 5. Memo of George Blow's traveling expenses for Robert H. Waller estate, 1808-1817. 6. Bill, W.M. Waller, 1819-1822, Waller, W.H.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Brown, Henry - undated - Blow, George - list of debts due 2. Brown, Henry - 1784-1814 - Blow, Richard - numerous accounts 3. Gilliam, Joshua - 1785 - Foreman, Alexander 4. Mason, John - 1795 - Blow, Richard 5. Scott, Cole J. - 1790 - Blow, Richard 6. Brown, Henry - 1786 - Armstrong, Bennett 7. Blow, Richard - 1787-1790 - Sheriff of Sussex - tax accounts\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1-17. Blow, George - April-Dec 1814 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth [seventeen letters]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Jan 11, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 2. Gray, Thos. - Southampton - Jan 18, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 3. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth Jan 19, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 4. Burdge, Joel - Sussex - Jan 13, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 5. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Jan 25, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 6. Parham, Major William - Richard - Jan 27, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 7. Lanier, Capt. - Littleton - Jan 30, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 8. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb 7, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 9. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb 6, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 10. Jones, Chris - Petersburg - Feb 8, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 11. McCandlish, William - Williamsburg - Feb 11, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 12. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb 14, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 13. Hines, Robert - Smithfield - Feb 28, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 14. Fawn, Capt. John - Norfolk - March 3, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 15. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - April 13, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 16. Whitlock, Ch. - Richmond - April 16, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 17. Cary, Miles - Cobham - April 20, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 18. Barraud, Philip - Norfolk - April 25, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 19. Christian, Edmund - Williamsburg - April 23, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 20. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - April 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill [two letters] 21. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - May 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 22. Jones, Chris - Petersburg - May 1, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 23. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - May 10, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 24. Fitzgerald, William - Nottoway - May 11, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 25. Howard, Thos. - Richmond - June 3, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 26. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - June 13, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 27. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - June 10, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 28. Jones, Chr. - Petersburg - July 9, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 29. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 12, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 30. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 19, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 31. Allison, John - Petersburg - July 24, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 32. Henley, Ro. - Washington DC - July 24, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 33. Henley, Ro. - Washington DC - July 24, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 34. Jones, Ch. - Petersburg - July 26, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 35. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Aug 5, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 36. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Aug 10, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 37. Flynn, O. - Suffolk - Aug 10, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 38. Barron, Joseph A. - Norfolk - Aug 12, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 39. Simpson, John - Petersburg - Aug 13, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 40. Allison, John - Petersburg - Aug 13, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 41. Barraud, Ph. - Norfolk - Aug 18, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 42. Hawkins, J.H. - Lexington, KY - Aug 20, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 43. Peede, Robert - Portsmouth - Aug 21, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 44. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Aug 22, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 45. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Sept 16, 1814 - Blow, Eliza - Tower Hill 46. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Sept 19, 1814 - Blow, George - Quarter Masters Office 47. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Sept 26, 1814 - Blow, George - Richmond 48. Blow, Richard - Norfolk - Oct 17, 1814 - Blow, George - Richmond 49. Blow, Richard - Norfolk - Oct 27, 1814 - Blow, George - Richmond 50. Blow, Richard - Norfolk - Nov 1, 1814 - Blow, George - Richmond 51. Blow, Richard - Norfolk - Nov 11, 1814 - Blow, George - Richmond 52. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Nov 22, 1814 - Blow, George - Richmond 53. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Nov 22, 1814 - Blow, George - Richmond 54. Key, John - Dec 1, 1814 - Blow, George - Richmond 55. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 4, 1814 - Blow, George - Richmond 56. Eppes, Richard - Sussex - Dec 8, 1815 - Blow, George - Richmond 57. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 21, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 58. Cargill, Nathan - Richmond - Dec 22, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 59. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 28, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 60. Rochelle, Robert - Richmond - Dec 29, 1814 - Blow, George - Littleton 61. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 31, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 62. Misc memo by George Blow, undated, Shepard, William\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Hines, William - Southampton - May 5, 1799 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 2. Christian, Edward - Williamsburg - March 31, 1814 - Blow, George - Sussex 3. Waller, William H. - Williamsburg - July 6, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 4. Bendall, Capt. I. - Oct 14, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 5. Blow, George - Richmond - Nov 6, 1814 - Blow, Richmond - Norfolk - letter discusses conditions in the military service 6. Blow, George - Richmond - Nov 10, 1814 - Blow, Richmond - Norfolk 7. Blow, George - Richmond - Nov 15, 1814 - Blow, Richmond - Norfolk 8. Blow, George - Richmond - Dec 2, 1814 - Blow, Richmond - Norfolk 9. Blow, George - Richmond - Dec 6, 1814 - Blow, Richmond - Norfolk 10. Daniel, William - Cumberland - Jan 17, 1817 - Blow, George - Sussex 11. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb 4, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 12. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb 11, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 13. Belsches, H.C. - Richmond - Feb 13, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill - letter discusses politics 14. Daniel, William - Cumberland - Feb 28, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 15. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb 25, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 16. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - March 5, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 17. Fitzgerald, William - Nottoway - March 12, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 18. Gale, John T. - Norfolk - March 25, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 19. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - April 1, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 20. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - April 15, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 21. Rochelle, Jas. - Jerusalem - April 18, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 22. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - April 22, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 23. Gale, John T. - Norfolk - April 24, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 24. Bassett, Burwell - Williamsburg - May 16, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 25. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - June 24, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 26. Bassett, Burwell - Williamsburg - July 5, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 27. Peete, Benjamin - Sussex - July 4, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 28. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 29, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 29. Tazewell, W. - Richmond - Aug 2, 1817 - Blow, Richard - Norfolk - reply discussing an iron mill patent 30. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Aug 12, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 31. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Aug 23, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 32. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Aug 29, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 33. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Sept 9, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 34. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Sept 16, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 35. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 7, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 36. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 11, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 37. Pescud, Edward - Petersburg - Oct 19, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 38. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 25, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 39. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 28, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 40. Parham, William - Sussex - Nov 8, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 41. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Nov 4, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 42. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Nov 11, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 43. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Nov 18, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 44. Bassett, Burwell - Nov 22, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 45. Cargill, N. - Davis' Tavern, Sussex - Dec 1, 1814 - Blow, George - Richmond 46. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 2, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 47. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 11, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 48. Parker, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 16, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 49. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 31, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 50. Ruffin, Edmund - 1813-1823 - Blow, George - Tower Hill - letter discusses the Ruffin plantations 51. Harrison, Mrs. Anna B. - Hunting Quarter - Feb 3, 1826 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 52. Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg - May 1, 1829 - Blow, George - Little Town - reply discussing the management of Blow's affairs at the farm near Williamsburg\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. US Marshall - July 23, 1799 - Blow, Richard - letter discusses his feelings for held slaves 2. Brand and Toler - Hanover - Nov 6, 1800 - Blow, Richard - Norfolk 3. Gray, Edward - Washington DC- Jan 17, 1803 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 4. Gray, Edward - Southampton - July 20, 1803 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 5. Drew, Dolphin - Edenton - Oct 10, 1804 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 6. Accounts, various, 1804-1830. 7. Brown, William E. - Quartermaster - Aug 7, 1812 - Blow, George - Sussex 8. Rochelle, James - Jerusalem, VA - Oct 3, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 9. Harrison, Henry J. - Hunting Quarter - Sept 24, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 10. Robinson, James - Richmond - July 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 11. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Nov 2, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 12. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Dec 19, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 13. Blow, Robert W. - Portsmouth - Sept 1, 1820 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 14. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - April 9, 1820 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 15. Blow, George - Jan 16, 1832 - Newman and Peets - Southampton 16. Suit; G. Blow vs. Js. T. Garrison, 1832. 17. Suit; G. Blow vs. R.S. Nicholson, 1832. 18. Suit, G. Blow vs. Nicholson, 1833, Southampton Court. 19. Anderson, Peebles and Hall - Petersburg - March 26, 1838 - Blow, George - Little Town 20. Peebles and Hall - Petersburg - Sept 15, 1838 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 21. Blow, Richard - New Orleans - April 27, 1838 - Blow, George - Littletown 22. Blow, George - San Antonio - Sept 1839 - Blow, George - Littletown 23. Galt, Dickie - Williamsburg - Oct 22, 1843 - Blow, George 24. Wynne, William B. - Oct 17, 1862 - Blow, George 25. Forms, Mutual Assurance Society. 26. Amnesty application of Col. George Blow to Pres Andrew Johnson, 1865. 27. Suit; to settle the estate of George Blow, 1872. 28. Various items, miscellaneous.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Blow, George - Richmond - Sept 27, 1814 - Blow, Richard - Norfolk - reply discussing the war; battles, supplies, enlistments, etc 2. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Aug 20, 1814 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - discusses military affairs and acknowledges the gift of a sword and coat 3. Daniel, William - Cumberland, C.H. - Dec 12, 1816 - Blow, George - Sussex County 4. Waller, Edmund - Martin's Hundred - June 13, 1812 - Blow, George - Norfolk - reply discussing conditions on various plantations\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Unknown sender - Galveston - May 19, 1843 - Blow, George [ ? ] 2. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Sept 28, 1817 - Blow, George 3. Nivison, John - Norfolk - May 26, 1810 - Blow, George 4. Indenture deed of William Hardress Waller, 1820, to G. Blow 5. Copy of Richard E. Lee's Will, Norfolk, undated. 6. Copy of indenture deed, George and Eliza Blow to William Waller of Williamsburg. 7. Chowning, Noah L. - Norfolk - undated - Blow, Richard - bond\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Waller, William H. - Williamsburg - Jan 16, 1815 - Blow, George - Sussex Court House 2. Waller, William H. - Williamsburg - Jan 29, 1814 - Blow, George 3. Drew, Benjamin - Smithfield - Oct 17, 1815 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 4. Forms; Sussex Militia papers, 1813.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Camm, John - Amherst - Nov 29, 1809 - Waller, Benjamin C. - Williamsburg - reply concerning the sale of a slave 2. Copy of letter to the Masonic Lodge from George Blow. 3. Klein, J. - Norfolk - Aug 5, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 4. Daniel, William - Cumberland - Feb 28, 1817 - Blow, George - Sussex 5. Daniel, William [memo] - Richmond - June 21, 1820 - Blow, George - Sussex 6. Milhado, D. - Dec 1815 - Blow, George - Sussex [four pieces discussing financial affairs and a slave sale] 7. Laine, Ann - Dec 7, 1833 - Blow, George - Sussex 8. West, T.G. - Dec 11, 1831 - Blow, Mrs. - Tower Hill 9. Wynne, Thos. - Carter's Grove - Sept 22, 1841 - Blow, George - Norfolk\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Jan 1, 1812 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 2. Rochelle, Robert - Richmond - Jan 5, 1815 - Blow, George - Sussex Court House 3. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Jan 10, 1815 - Blow, George - Sussex - letter discusses the College of William and Mary 4. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Jan 18, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 5. Rochelle, Robert - Richmond - Jan 30, 1815 - Blow, George - Sussex 6. Fitzgerald, William - Nottoway - Jan 31, 1815 - Blow, George - Sussex 7. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb 1, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 8. Gray, Edwn. - Southampton - Feb 22, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 9. Sharp, William - Norfolk - Feb 25, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 10. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - March 3, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 11. Hines, George - Southampton - March 5, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 12. Edmonds, John - Sussex - March 10, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 13. Sharp, William - Norfolk - March 10, 1815 - Blow, George - Sussex 14. Barraud, P. - Portsmouth - March 13, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 15. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - March 15, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 16. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - April 4, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 17. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - June 9, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 18. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - June 25, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 19. Christian, Edmund - Williamsburg - June 25, 1815 - Blow, George - Sussex 20. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 2, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 21. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 11, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 22. Akin, P. - Portsmouth - July 18, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 23. Barraud, Ph. - Norfolk - July 21, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 24. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 25, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 25. Myrick, John - Southampton - July 1815 - Blow, George - Sussex 26. Myrick, John - Southampton - July 20, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 27. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Aug 21, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 28. Bell, Graham - Petersburg - Sept 5, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 29. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Sept 19, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 30. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Sept 8, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 31. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Sept 12, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 32. Adams, Robert - Petersburg - Oct 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 33. Harrison, Richard F. - Oct 1, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 34. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 17, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 35. Akins, P. - Petersburg - Oct 17, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 36. Johnston, R.M. - Cross Keys - Oct 22, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 37. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 27, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 38. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 1, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 39. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 15, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Lease of land on Skiff's Creek, James City by Robert H. Waller, 1805. 2. Vouchers; Robert Hall Waller estate, for craftsmen work, 1805-1809.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb-Dec 1820 - Blow, George [some from Mrs. G. Blow] - Tower Hill [17 letters] 2. Edmunds, John - Sussex - April 13, 1819 - Blow, George - Sussex 3. Ruffin, Edmund - Prince George - Jan 1820 - Blow, George - Sussex 4. Rochelle, James - Southampton - 1820 - Blow, George - Sussex [four letters] 5. Faulcon, Nich. - Mount Pleasant - May 13, 1820 - Blow, George - Sussex 6. Chapman, John - Wall's Bridge - March 14, 1820 - Blow, George - Sussex 7. Briggs, Henry - Jerusalem - June 20, 1820 - Blow, George - Sussex 8. Harrison, Henry J. - Feb 9, 1820 - Blow, George - Sussex 9. Waller, Edm. - Martin's Hundred, James City - Jan 3, 1820 - Blow, George - Sussex 10. Yeatman, Tho. Mathews - June 17, 1820 - Blow, George - Sussex 11. Cargill, Gen. Nath. - Petersburg - June 8, 1820 - Blow, George - Sussex 12. Hines, Ro. - Smithfield - May 20, 1820 - Blow, George - Sussex 13. Butts, John - Southampton - March 1820 - Blow, George - Sussex 14. Wrenn, Barham - Southampton - Dec 10, 1820 - Blow, George - Sussex 15. Hines, S.W. - Southampton - Dec 17, 1820 - Blow, George - Sussex 16. Waller, William H. - Williamsburg - March 3, 1820 - Blow, George - Sussex 17. Hancock, William - Blk. Water Bridge - March 13, 1820 - Blow, George - Sussex\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Blow, Richard; memo discussing the fire damages on estates, 1796-1824. 2. Blow, Richard; memo discussing these fire damages, 1821-1822. 3. Estate Papers of Lucy Hall, 1809-1816.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Remarks/Notes by Richard Blow on Mr. Hunter's notes, c. 1815. 2. Military papers, 1812-1813. 3. Correspondence; Blow, George - Tower Hill - Oct 12, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth Blow, George - Tower Hill - Sept 21, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth Edwards, L.R. - Jerusalem - Aug 30, 1836 - Blow, George - Portsmouth Haxall, William - Petersburg - Sept 2, 1812 - Blow, Richard - Norfolk\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Edmund Waller Estate Papers, 1820-1832 2. Inventory of the Lucy Hall Estate, undated. 3. Waller, William H. - Aug 4, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 4. Memo; record of cotton picked during October 18?? 5. Blow, George - July 8, 1837 - Parker, Iabez 6. Bond concerning the Waller estate, 1825-1827. 7. Statement of debts due on the R.H. Waller estate. 8. Dismissal of suit, Mr. and Mrs. George Blow vs. William H. Waller, 1817. 9. Murdaugh, J. - Portsmouth - Aug 5, 1839 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 10. Receipts of G. Blow, 1820-1832. [45 items]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Survey drawing of the Jones house and field, 1841. 2. Bonds from A.N. Laine to Joseph Branch, 1831. 3. Edwards, L.R. - Jerusalem - Aug 29, 1836 - Blow, George - Portsmouth 4. Heath and Co. - Nov 2, 1855 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 5. Avery, J. - Hick's Ford - March 28, 1834 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 6. Beers and Poindexter - 1837 - Blow, George - Portsmouth 7. Printed political notice for William H. Pegram, 1834.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Copy of the Agricultural Society of Sussex County's constitution, 1821. 2. Copy of the United Agricultural Societies of Virginia. 3. Ruffin, Edmund - Petersburg - Aug 16, 1821 - Blow, Sec. George 4. Cocke, John H. - Bremo - Dec 21, 1820 - Blow, Sec. George 5. Paper; Wilkins, John L., 1822, given at a Petersburg Ag. Society meeting. 6. Drawings concerning various agricultural practices. 7. Cargill, John - Nov 4, 1819 - Pres. of the Sussex Ag. Society 8. Speech by George Blow, undated. 9. Copy of notes by Dr. William Cocke, Sussex Ag. Society, 1822. 10. Surry Ag. Society - July 22, 1820 - Sussex Ag. Society 11. Subscription list of the Sussex Ag. Society, 1816. 12. Barton, R.P. - Springdale - July 22, 1820 - Harrison, George E. 13. Minutes of the Sussex Ag. Society, 1819-1821.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Blow, George Jr. - Portsmouth - Nov 9, 1821 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 2. Blow, George - Tower Hill - March 30, 1821 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 3. Blow, George - Petersburg - April 27, 1821 - Blow, Richard - Tower Hill 4. Blow, George - Petersburg - Aug 21, 1821 - Blow, Richard - Norfolk 5. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Sept 12, 1821 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 6. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Oct 2, 1821 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 7. Blow, Robert W. - Tower Hill - Sept 11, 1821 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 8. Blow, Robert W. - Tower Hill - Sept 19, 1821 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 9. Blow, George - Tower Hill - July 10, 1821 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 10. Blow, Norborne - Sussex - June 8, 1821 - Blow, George - Norfolk 11. Blow, George - Tower Hill - April 17, 1821 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 12. Blow, Robert W. - Tower Hill - Oct 2, 1821 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 13. Blow, Richard Jr. - Williamsburg - Feb 5, 1828 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 14. Blow, George Jr. - Hampden Sydney College - Nov 22, 1828 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 15. Blow, Robert W. - U of Virginia - May 7, 1828 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 16. Blow, George - Tower Hill - July 31, 1828 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 17. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Sept 12, 1828 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 18. B., Dr. R - Jan 1843 - Blow, George - James City Co. 19. Blow, Richard Jr. - College of William and Mary - Dec 21, 1828 - Blow, George - James City Co. 20. Blow, R.W. - Tower Hill - July 31, 1828 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 21. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Sept 21, 1828 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 22. Blow, George - Houston, Texas Territory - Feb 1841 - Blow, George - Littleton 23. Blow, George - Nov 10, 1843 - Blow, George - Martin's Hundred, James City Co. 24. Blow, George - Norfolk - Jan 26, 1843 - Blow, George - Littleton 25. Blow, George - Norfolk - April 4, 1843 - Blow, George - Littleton 26. Blow, George - Norfolk - Oct 20, 1841 - Blow, George - Littleton 27. Blow, George - Jerusalem - Aug 18 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Jan 16, 1822 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 2. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 22, 1822 - Blow, George 3. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - June 28, 1822 - Blow, George 4. Blow, Robert W. - Portsmouth - July 26, 1822 - Blow, George 5. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Jan 5, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 6. Blow, R.W. - Portsmouth - Jan 12, 1822 - Blow, Col. George - Tower Hill 7. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Jan 16, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 8. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb 27, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 9. Blow, Richard Jr. - Portsmouth - March 3, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 10. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - March 4, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 11. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - March 16, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 12. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - March 23, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 13. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - April 13, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 14. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Aug 17, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 15. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Aug 24, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 16. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Sept 7, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 17. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Sept 14, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 18. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Oct 5, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 19. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Oct 12, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 20. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Oct 13, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 21. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Nov 2, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 22. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Dec 16, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 23. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Dec 22, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 24. Blow, Robert W. - Portsmouth - undated - Blow, George - Tower Hill 25. Blow, Robert W. - Portsmouth - Oct 12, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 26. Blow, Robert W. - Portsmouth - May 4, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 27. Blow, Robert W. - Portsmouth - Dec 27, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 28. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 28, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 29. Blow, Richard Jr. - Portsmouth - Dec 15, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 30. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Dec 7, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 31. Coke, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 27, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 32. Coke, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 8, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 33. Stone, Daniel - Norfolk - Feb 16, 1822 - Blow, George - Sussex Co. 34. Hines, George - Southampton - May 8, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 35. Waller, William H. - Amherst Co. - May 24, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 36. Waller, William H. - Amherst Co. - Sept 1, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 37. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Nov 7, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 38. Hines, S.B. - Nov 3, 1822 - Blow, George - Sussex 39. Heath and Mason - Nov 30, 1822 - Blow, George - Sussex 40. Heath and Mason - Nov 27, 1822 - Blow, George - Sussex 41. Hines, George - Aug 14, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 42. Petit, William - Portsmouth - Jan 15, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 43. Stone, Daniel - Norfolk - Jan 3, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 44. Heath and Mason - Sept 6, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 45. Hines, S.B. - Sweet Springs - Sept 6, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 46. Jourdan, James - Kick's Ford - April 6, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 47. Turner, Person - April 7, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 48. Heath and Mason - April 13, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Receipts of George Blow, 1820. [two items] 2. Receipts of George Blow, 1818-1820. [24 items] 3. Sussex County tax receipt of George Blow, 1820. [showing acres of land, slaves owned, and various other property types] 4. Southampton County tax receipt of Richard Blow, 1820. [showing acres of land, slaves owned, and various other property types]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Will of John Butts, 1825. 2. Deed of Mary Butts, 1826. 3. Deed of Polly Butts, 1815. 4. Deed of John and Judith Rochelle, 1788.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Blow, Richard Jr. - Portsmouth - Jan 11, 1823 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 2. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Jan 17, 1823 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 3. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Feb 1, 1823 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 4. Gilliam, C.N. - Richmond - Feb 1, 1823 - Blow, George - Sussex 5. Cogbill, J.B. - Petersburg - April 11, 1823 - Blow, George - Sussex 6. Wyche, Capt. William - Belfield - March 19, 1823 - Blow, George - Sussex 7. Jeffrie, John M. - Sussex - June 10, 1823 - Blow, George - Sussex 8. Barham, Samuel - Southampton - June 25, 1823 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 9. Wyche, William - July 2, 1823 - Blow, George - Sussex 10. Clanton, John - Aug 3, 1823 - Blow, George - Sussex 11. Heath and Mason - 1823 - Blow, George - Sussex 12. Gilliam, Carter N. - Aug 3, 1823 - Blow, George - Sussex 13. Cooper, John C. - Petersburg - Aug 19, 1823 - Blow, George - Sussex 14. Heath and Mason - Aug 23, 1823 - Blow, George - Sussex 15. Whitehead, S. - Portsmouth - Sept 17, 1823 - Blow, George - Sussex 16. Whitehead, S. - Portsmouth - Sept 20, 1823 - Blow, George - Sussex 17. Wyche, William - Belfield - 1823 - Blow, George - Sussex 18. Heath and Mason - Nov 19, 1823 - Blow, George - Sussex 19. Hammon, R.H. - Petersburg - Nov 21, 1823 - Blow, George - Sussex 20. Heath, Joseph - Prince George - Dec 1, 1823 - Blow, George - Sussex 21. Newsom, Lucy - Southampton - Feb 6, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 22. Heath and Mason - Feb 27, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 23. Lockhart and Gordon - March 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 24. Sikes, Nelson - March 18, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 25. Gilliam, C.N. - Sussex - July 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 26. Hines, S.B. - Southampton - March 17, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 27. Robinson, William Jr. - Petersburg - April 14, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 28. Cooper, J.C. - Petersburg - Sept 16, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 29. Wyche, W.P. - Sussex - July 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 30. Rochelle, Js. - Jerusalem - June 13, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 31. Wyche, William P. - June 17, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 32. Heath and Mason - July 14, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 33. Hines, S.B. - Southampton - April 21, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 34. Dillard, Jas. - Sussex - April 26, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 35. Hines, S.B. - April 21, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 36. Rochelle, Js. - May 25, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 37. Heath and Mason - May 26, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 38. Armistead, L.M. - Petersburg - May 26, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 39. Wyche, William P. - June 11, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 40. Jones, George - Sussex - June 12, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex - reply discussing a school for the poor 41. Heath and Mason - July 5, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 42. Blackford, W. - Northampton - July 20, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 43. Rochelle, Js. - Jerusalem - Sept 15, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 44. Hines, S.B. - Southampton - Sept 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 45. Whitehead, S. - Aug 26, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 46. Rochelle, Js. - Aug 7, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 47. Cuthbert and Smith - Petersburg - Aug 7, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 48. Dufour, John F. - Jan 13, 1825 - Sec. of the Sussex Agricultural Society 49. Rochelle, Js. - Jan 4, 1825 - Blow, George - Sussex 50. Heath, Js. - Prince George - Jan 1, 1825 - Blow, George - Sussex 51. Blow, Richard - April 13, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 52. Blow, George - Aug 15, 1826 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 53. Gilliam, T.S. - April 25, 1825 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 54. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - May 2, 1825 - Blow, George - Sussex 55. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - March 5, 1825 - Blow, George - Sussex 56. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - March 14, 1825 - Blow, George - Sussex 57. Thayer, Sceva - Petersburg - July 31, 1825 - Blow, George - Sussex - reply concerning a cotton gin 58. Hite, Nich. - Sussex - June 16, 1825 - Blow, George - Portsmouth 59. Hite, Nich. - Sussex - June 7, 1825 - Blow, George - Sussex 60. Harrison, Jas. J. - Brunswick - June 7, 1825 - Blow, George - Sussex 61. Harrison, Jas. J. - Brunswick - June 7, 1825 - Blow, George - Sussex 62. Gilliam, Th. F. - Southampton - Aug 22, 1825 - Blow, George - Sussex 63. Wynne, William - Bristol - Sept 25, 1825 - Blow, George - Sussex 64. May, David - Petersburg - Oct 13, 1825 - Blow, George - Sussex 65. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Nov 14, 1825 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 66. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Nov 22, 1825 - Blow, George - Sussex - letter discusses a fire near his dwelling house in Portsmouth\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Selden, John A. - Feb 27, 1838 - Blow, George - reply concerning the sale of a slave 2. Neil and Marron - Norfolk - Sept 1821 - Blow, Mr. - Portsmouth 3. Briggs, Henry - Southampton - Oct 16, 1821 - Blow, Richard - Norfolk 4. Neilson, Thos. - Petersburg - Oct 15 - Blow, Richard - Norfolk 5. Hall and Peebles - Petersburg - Aug 18, 1842 - Blow, George - Sussex 6. Baker, Perkins - Nov 1, 1806 [ ? ] - Blow, George - Sussex 7. Neilson, Th. - Oct 29, 1824 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 8. Baker, Perkins - Sept 23, 1805 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 9. Estate papers concerning John Chappell, 1830-1831.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. U of Virginia - July 3, 1827 - Blow, George - Sussex - reply discussing the conduct of Robert Blow as a student 2. Report card from U of V, July 1, 1827. 3. Report card from U of V, July 23, 1827. 4. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 10, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 5. Blow, Richard Jr. - Portsmouth - July 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 6. Blow, R.W. - Portsmouth - Sept 24 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown - letter discusses the College of William and Mary 7. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 2, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 8. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 9, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 9. Blow, Robert - Richmond - Oct 5, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 10. Blow, George Jr. - Portsmouth - Oct 17, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 11. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Oct 19, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 12. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Oct 30, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 13. Blow, Robert W. - U of Virginia - Oct 26 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 14. Blow, Richard Jr. - Williamsburg - Nov 5, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown - complains about conditions at the College of William and Mary 15. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Jan 2, 1826 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 16. Gurley, John M. - Jerusalem - Oct 2, 1827 - Blow, George - Sussex County 17. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Nov 28, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 18. Cogbill, Mason and Co. - Petersburg - Nov 28, 1827 - Blow, George - Southampton 19. Heath and Mason - Sept 28, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 20. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Sept 25, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 21. Heath and Mason - Sept 25, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 22. Applewhite, H. - Cowman's Well, Sussex - July 24, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 23. Blow, George Jr. - Portsmouth - May 3, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 24. Gurley, R.R. - June 19, 1827 - Blow, George - Sussex\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Blow, Richard Jr. - Portsmouth - April 1, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 2. Blow, Richard Jr. - Portsmouth - April 26, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 3. Blow, Robert - U of Virginia - June 20, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 4. Blow, Robert - U of Virginia - Oct 10, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 5. Blow, Robert - U of Virginia - Nov 13, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 6. Report card, U of Virginia 7. Blow, Robert W. - March 1, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 8. Blow, Robert - April 2, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 9. Blow, Robert - May 1, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 10. Blow, Robert - June 1, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 11. Jones, S. - Kings Creek, James City Co. - Oct 13, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 12. Blow, Richard S. - Portsmouth - Aug 8, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 13. Blow, Richard S. - Portsmouth - Dec 18, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 14. Blow, Richard S. - Portsmouth - Dec 31, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 15. Blow, George Jr. - Portsmouth - Dec 31, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 16. Blow, R. Jr. - Oct 18, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill - letters discusses life at the College of William and Mary 17. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Aug 14, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 18. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Aug 19, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 19. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - July 18, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 20. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Aug 28, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 21. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Sept 18, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 22. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Sept 28, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 23. Heath, Joseph - Prince George - Dec 28, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 24. Collier, William A. - Sept 4, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 25. Blow, George - Sept 29, 1827 - Jones, Scervant - Kings Creek 26. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - June 12, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 27. Rochelle, Robert - Humphreys Co., TN - June 1, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 28. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - May 26, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 29. Magee, Robert - May 12, 1827 - Blow, George - Sussex 30. Heath and Mason - June 12, 1827 - Blow, George - Sussex 31. Rochelle, James - Jerusalem - May 4, 1827 - Blow, George - Sussex 32. Heath and Mason - April 30, 1827 - Blow, George - Sussex 33. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - April 18, 1827 - Blow, George - Sussex 34. Blow, Robert - Portsmouth - April 1827 - Blow, George - Sussex 35. Heath and Mason - April 6, 1827 - Blow, George - Sussex 36. Blow, Richard Sr. - March 6, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 37. Heath and Mason - Feb 26, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 38. Heath and Mason - Feb 22, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 39. Heath and Mason - Feb 19, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 40. Heath and Mason - Jan 27, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 41. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Jan 23, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 42. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Jan 21, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 43. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Jan 16, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 44. Heath and Mason - Jan 11, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 45. Heath and Mason - July 19, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 46. Butts, Mary - Jan 9, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 47. Rochelle, James - April 30, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 48. Harrison, Js. J. - May 15, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 49. Waller, Edmund - James City Co. - 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Plat-Round Hill Swamp, James Baker surveyor, undated (refers to the Nottoway Indians 2. Pledge between R. Downman and G. Hines that they will refrain from liquor, 1821. 3. Estate of Edmund Waller, 1827-1830. 4. Commission office, 1829. 5. Account of G. Blow concerning the estate of E.W. Jones, 1827-1828. 6. Estate of E. Jones and J. Butts, note, 1828. 7. Pollok and Co. - Richmond - Oct 2, 1805 - Blow, Richard - Norfolk 8. Felts, Henry - May 16, 1833 - Blow, George - Sussex - receipt for bond\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Proctor of U of Virginia - Feb 15, 1827 - Blow, George - Sussex 2. Blow, Robert W. - U of Virginia - April 26, 1828 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 3. Report card of George Blow, Jr., 1828. 4. Report card of George Blow, Jr., 1828. 5. Report card of George Blow, Jr., 1829. 6. Report card of George Blow, Jr., 1829. 7. Report card of George Blow, Jr., 1829. 8. Report card of George Blow, Jr., 1829. 9. Blow, George Jr. - Hampden City - Jan 17, 1829 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 10. Blow, George Jr. - Hampden City - March 8, 1829 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 11. Blow, George Jr. - Hampden City - March 31, 1829 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 12. Blow, George Jr. - Hampden City - Dec 7, 1828 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 13. Blow, George Jr. - U of Virginia - July 13, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 14. Blow, George Jr. - U of Virginia - Dec 25, 1831 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Report card, U of V, 1828. 2. Blow, Robert W. - March 1, 1828 - Blow, George - Sussex 3. Blow, Robert W. - April 1, 1828 - Blow, George - Sussex 4. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - April 1, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 5. Blow, Richard Jr. - College of William and Mary - June 15, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 6. Blow, Richard Jr. - College of William and Mary - Oct 1, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 7. Bosher, Thomas M. - The Main, James City Co. - Oct 2, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 8. Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg - April 28, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 9. Webb, W.W. - Williamsburg - July 9, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 10. Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg - Sept 27, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 11. Jones, S. - Williamsburg - June 11, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 12. Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg - June 14, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 13. Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg - July 19, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 14. Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg - Aug 22, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 15. Webb, W.W. - Williamsburg - July 14, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 16. Rochelle, James - Jerusalem - July 14, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 17. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Nov 17, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 18. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Aug 12, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 19. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Sept 23, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 20. Thayer, Henry H. - Petersburg - Nov 1, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 21. Blow, Richard - Oct 25, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 22. Hines, George - Jerusalem - June 23, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 23. Whitehead, J. - Norfolk - Nov 6, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 24. Delk, William H. - York Co. - Nov 13, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 25. Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg - Feb 29, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 26. Hines, S.B. - May 4, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 27. Sheets, Anty - Albemarle - Sept 10, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 28. Smith, Chas. - Sussex - July 20, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 29. Blow, Richard - April 29, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 30. Atkinson - Smithfield - Nov 8, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 31. Blow, Richard - Oct 14, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 32. Blow, Richard - Sept 16, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 33. Blow, Richard - Feb 12, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 34. Blow, Richard - Feb 18, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 35. Rochelle, James - April 23, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 36. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - July 5, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 37. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Jan 17, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 38. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Jan 22, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 39. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Jan 31, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 40. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Feb 13, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 41. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - March 14, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 42. Prichard, J. - Petersburg - April 10, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 43. Blow, George - May 12, 1828 - Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg 44. Cogbill, Mason and Co. - 1828 - Blow, George - Sussex 45. Heath and Mason - undated - 1828 - Blow, George - Sussex 46. Blow, Richard - Aug 25, 1828 - Blow, George - Sussex 47. Heath and Mason - Oct 4, 1828 - Blow, George - Sussex 48. Cogbill, Mason and Co. - Oct 14, 1828 - Blow, George - Sussex 49. Fielding, Rose - Oct 22, 1828 - Blow, George - Sussex 50. Bosher, Thos. M. - The Main, James City Co. - Oct 28, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 51. Heath and Mason - Nov 5, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 52. Heath and Mason - Nov 29, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 53. Heath and Mason - Dec 15, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 54. Cogbill, Mason and Co. - Dec 17, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 55. Robertson, William Jr. - Petersburg - Dec 17, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 56. Blow, Richard - Dec 22, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 57. Blow, Richard - May 19, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 58. Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg - Dec 22, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 59. Clanton, Jas. - April 27, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 60. Blow, Richard - July 1, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 61. Blow, Richard - June 3, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Blow, Richard Jr. - College of William and Mary - April 24, 1828 - Blow Richard Sr. - Portsmouth 2. Blow, Richard Jr. - College of William and Mary - June 5, 1828 - Blow Richard Sr. - Portsmouth 3. Daniel, Judge William - Lynchburg - Jan 19, 1819 - Blow, George 4. List of bonds due to Blow and Scammell, 1811.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Estate papers of Robert B. Gilliam, 1827-1828. [72 pieces] 2. Edmund and W.H. Waller estates, 1828. [6 pieces] 3. Tuition fee paid by G. Blow for his daughters' schooling. 4. Tax account of Sussex County for G. Blow's land, 1828. [Showing record of land, slaves owned, and other]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Accounts of George Blow with John W. Byrd, 1828-1829. [25 pieces] 2. Estate papers of Mary Butts, 1826-1829. [5 pieces] 3. Land tax accounts of Richard Blow, 1828-1829. [6 pieces] 4. Estate papers of the Gilliam family, 1826-1829. [55 pieces] 5. Personal account of G. Blow with blacksmiths. [10 pieces]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Sept 23, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 2. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - March 23, 1821 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 3. Whitehead, T. - Feb 21, 1821 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 4. Clairboren, P.W. - Williamsburg - March 4, 1821 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 5. Blow, R. Jr. - Portsmouth - Nov 6, 1824 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 6. Blow, R. Sr. - Dec 21, 1821 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 7. Blow, R. Sr. - Dec 4, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 8. Blow, R. Jr. - Feb 25, 1823 - Blow, Mrs. George - Tower Hill 9. Blow, R. Sr. - March 15, 1823 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 10. Blow, Robert - April 12, 1823 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 11. Blow, R. Sr. - May 3, 1823 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 12. Blow, R. Sr. - June 2, 1824 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 13. Blow, R. Sr. - July 20, 1824 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 14. Blow, R. Sr. - Aug 20, 1824 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 15. Blow, R. Sr. - Sept 21, 1824 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 16. Blow, R. Sr. - Dec 19, 1824 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 17. Blow, R. Sr. - Jan 10, 1825 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 18. Blow, R. Sr. - March 29, 1825 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 19. Blow, R. Sr. - July 9, 1825 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 20. Blow, R. Sr. - Sept 17, 1824 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 21. Blow, R. Sr. - Oct 4, 1825 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 22. Blow, R. Sr. - Oct 11, 1825 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 23. Blow, George - Tower Hill - May 31, 1826 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 24. General Orders from Adj. General - March 4, 1823 - Comm. of the 15th VA militia - Sussex Co. 25. Downman, Robert - Oct 2, 1821 - Blow, Colonel 26. Hines, L.B. - Southampton - March 6, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Prospectus of Leroy Anderson - 1829 - reply discussing a metrical version of the Declaration of Independence. 2. Blow, Richard - 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 3. Blow, Richard - Nov 16, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 4. Blow, Richard - Sept 7, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 5. Blow, Richard - Aug 4, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 6. Blow, Richard - May 13, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 7. Byrd, J.W. - Williamsburg - May 13, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 8. Byrd, J.W. - Williamsburg - April 18, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 9. Smith, Chas. - Williamsburg - March 6, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 10. Byrd, J.W. - Williamsburg - Jan 16, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 11. Byrd, J.W. - Williamsburg - Aug 22, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 12. Byrd, J.W. - Williamsburg - Nov 4, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 13. Byrd, J.W. - Williamsburg - Dec 15, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 14. Byrd, J.W. - Williamsburg - Sept 6, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 15. Smith, Chas. - Williamsburg - Jan 12, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 16. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Sept 16, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 17. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Dec 22, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 18. Whitehead, J. - Norfolk - Jan 10, 1829 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 19. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Jan 18, 1829 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 20. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Jan 27, 1829 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 21. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - March 25, 1829 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 22. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - March 24, 1829 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 23. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - March 17, 1829 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 24. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Feb 10, 1829 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 25. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - April 10, 1829 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 26. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - July 28, 1829 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 27. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Sept 8, 1829 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 28. Lewis, Herbert Jr. - Martin's Hundred - Sept 8, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 29. Lewis, Herbert Jr. - Martin's Hundred - April 17, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 30. Lewis, Herbert Jr. - Martin's Hundred - Nov 10, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 31. Lewis, Herbert Jr. - Martin's Hundred - Dec 18, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 32. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Oct 11, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 33. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - April 17, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 34. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Aug 24, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 35. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Sept 7, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 36. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Oct 13, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 37. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 38. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 39. Coleman, William - Hog's Island - Oct 1, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 40. Blow, R. Sr. - Portsmouth - April 21, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 41. Blow, R. Sr. - Portsmouth - Aug 25, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 42. Blow, R. Sr. - Portsmouth - Sept 2, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 43. Blow, R. Sr. - Portsmouth - Sept 1, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 44. Blow, R. Sr. - Portsmouth - Sept 29, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 45. Blow, R. Sr. - Portsmouth - Oct 6, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 46. Blow, R. Sr. - Portsmouth - Dec 15, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 47. Murdough, John - Portsmouth - Dec 22, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 48. Selden, Miles C. - Allen's Quarter - 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 49. Lewis, Herbert - Martin's Hundred - 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 50. Heath, H.G. - Prince George - Dec 31, 1829 - 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex - discussing the hire of a slave 51. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Feb 16, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 52. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Feb 24, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 53. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - March 28, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 54. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - April 19, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 55. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - May 16, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 56. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - May 27, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 57. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - June 24, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 58. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - July 29, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 59. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - July 17, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 60. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 61. Lewis, Herbert Jr. - Martin's Hundred - Aug 11, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 62. Lewis, Herbert Jr. - Martin's Hundred - Feb 27, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 63. Lewis, Herbert Jr. - Martin's Hundred - May 5, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 64. Lewis, Herbert Jr. - Martin's Hundred - June 20, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 65. Lewis, Herbert Jr. - Martin's Hundred - 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 66. Lewis, Herbert Jr. - Martin's Hundred - 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 67. Jones, Willie C. - Southampton - July 19, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 68. Byrd, John W. - Norfolk - June 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 69. Smith, Chas. - Williamsburg - May 23 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 70. Tatum, Nathl. - Norfolk - April 18, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 71. Watson, T. - Tree Hill - April 19, 1829 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 72. Watson, T. - Richmond - July 12, 1829 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 73. Watson, T. - Richmond - July 18, 1829 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 74. Wilson, Jas. R. - Chuckatuck - July 20, 1829 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 75. Wyche, William P. - Sussex - June 24, 1829 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 76. Rochelle, James - Jerusalem - June 23, 1829 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 77. Rochelle, James - Jerusalem - March 25, 1829 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 78. Rochelle, James - Jerusalem - March 31, 1829 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 79. Griffin, S.S. - Williamsburg - May 11, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 80. Anderson, J.J. - Tree Hill - June 23, 1829 - Blow, George - Tower Hill\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Rochelle, James - Jerusalem - March 26, 1829 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 2. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Oct 1, 1832 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 3. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Oct 3, 1832 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 4. Cooper, James - Texas - Sept 23, 1833 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 5. Bragg, Jones and Co. - Petersburg - 1834 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 6. Blow, George - Feb 3, 1834 - Cargill, John - Sussex 7. Blow, George - May 16, 1834 - Woods, Henry - Norfolk 8. Moody, William M. - Williamsburg - Oct 25, 1834 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 9. Murdaugh, John - Richmond - Dec 20, 1835 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 10. Johnson, William - Oct 15, 1835 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 11. Blow, George - Tower Hill - March 19, 1836 - Mason, John Y. - Washington DC 12. Parker, Jabez - Richmond - July 23, 1837 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 13. Blow, George - Williamsburg - July 19, 1837 - Parker, Jabez - Richmond 14. Anderson, Peebles and Hall - Petersburg - Nov 18, 1837 - Blow, George - Tower Hill\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Blow, Richard Jr. - Philadelphia - April 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 2. Blow, Richard Jr. - Philadelphia - March 16, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 3. Blow, Richard Jr. - Philadelphia - March 27, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 4. Jones, S. - King's Creek, James City Co. - April 3, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 5. Harbert, Lewis - Martin's Hundred, James City Co. - Jan 6, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 6. Harbert, Lewis - Martin's Hundred, James City Co. - Feb 6, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 7. Harbert, Lewis - Martin's Hundred, James City Co. - April 30, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 8. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Jan 5, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Little Town 9. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Jan 12, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Little Town 10. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Jan 25, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Little Town 11. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Feb 2, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Little Town 12. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Feb 9, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Little Town 13. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - April 12, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Little Town 14. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - April 16, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Little Town 15. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - April 26, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Little Town 16. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - May 3, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Little Town 17. Blow, Richard Sr. - Old Place - Oct 2, 1809 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 18. Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg - Jan 26, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 19. Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg - April 16, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 20. Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg - May 10, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 21. Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg - Jan 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 22. Blow, George - Sussex - April 7, 1830 - Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg 23. Coke, Richard - Williamsburg - March 26, 1830 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 24. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - March 26, 1830 - Blow, George - Tower Hill\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - June-Dec 1830 - Blow, George - Sussex 2. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - May 24, 1830 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 3. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - June 21, 1830 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 4. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Aug 8, 1830 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 5. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Aug 18, 1830 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 6. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Aug 20, 1830 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 7. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Sept 3, 1830 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 8. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Sept 24, 1830 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 9. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Nov 22, 1830 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 10. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Dec 26, 1830 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 11. Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg - Aug 24, 1830 - Blow, George - Littletown 12. Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg - Dec 7, 1830 - Blow, George - Littletown 13. Blow, Richard Jr. - Philadelphia - May 23, 1830 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 14. Blow, Richard Jr. - Philadelphia - June 27, 1830 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 15. Blow, Richard Jr. - Philadelphia - Aug 18, 1830 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 16. Blow, Richard Jr. - Philadelphia - Sept 13, 1830 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 17. Blow, Richard Jr. - Philadelphia - Oct 23, 1830 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 18. Blow, Richard Jr. - Philadelphia - Nov 1, 1830 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 19. Blow, George Jr. - May 30, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Little Town 20. Lewis, Herb. - Martin's Hundred - July 10, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Little Town 21. Lewis, Herb. - Martin's Hundred - June 12, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Little Town 22. Lewis, Herb. - Martin's Hundred - Sept 8, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Little Town 23. Brown Dr. Thos. - July 22, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex 24. Chappell, Jas. - Copperhonk Springs - June 30, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex 25. Chappell, Jas. - Copperhonk Springs - Aug 4, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex 26. Robertson, Arch. - Hog Island - Oct 6, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Little Town 27. Smith, Chas. - Limestone Co. Ala. - Oct 18, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex 28. Hines, Samuel B. - Jerusalem - Dec 31, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex 29. Newsom, Lucy - Southampton - June 26, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - March 19, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex 2. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - March 23, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex 3. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - July 3, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 4. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - July 11, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 5. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Aug 18, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex 6. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Nov 5, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex 7. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Dec 3, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex 8. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Dec 12, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 9. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Dec 14, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex 10. West, Henry M. - Aug 11, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 11. Smaw, George - Oct 30, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 12. Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg - Feb 5, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 13. Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg - May 22, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 14. Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg - July 19, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 15. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Jan 13, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 16. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Feb 12, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 17. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Feb 17, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 18. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Feb 20, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 19. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - March 2, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 20. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - July 6, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 21. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - July 23, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 22. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - July 25, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 23. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Aug 1, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 24. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Aug 8, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 25. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Aug 10, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 26. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Aug 13, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 27. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Aug 17, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 28. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Aug 22, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 29. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Aug 27, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 30. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Aug 31, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 31. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Sept 3, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 32. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Sept 7, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 33. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Sept 17, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 34. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Nov 2, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 35. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Dec 5, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 36. Jordan, Jas. - Isle of Wright - Feb 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex 37. Hines, Samuel B. - Southampton - Feb 9, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 38. Rochelle, James - Jerusalem - May 15, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 39. Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill - Sept 1816 - Pollard, Benjamin - Norfolk - letter note sent 40. Blow, George Sr. - March 27, 1817 - Bragg and Cook - Petersburg 41. Blow, R. and Co. - Norfolk - Southampton - Dec 23, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 42. Scott, John L. - Southampton - Dec 23, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 43. Rochelle, James - Jerusalem - Jan 22, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 44. Hines, Samuel B. - July 7, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Deed forms 2. Copy of contract for the building of Peter's Bridge (near Tower Hill) 3. Blow, George - Tower Hill - circa 1810 - Hines, R. - Smithfield 4. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Aug 12, 1812 - Hall, John H. - Petersburg 5. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Aug 27, 1812 - Klein, Jacob - Norfolk 6. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Dec 2, 1813 - Robinson, Anty - Williamsburg 7. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Dec 2, 1813 - Barraud, Dr. P - Norfolk 8. Blow, Richard - July 31, 1816 - Blow, George 9. Blow, George - Tower Hill - July 21, 1814 - Jones, Ch. T. 10. Howard, Th. C. - Richmond - May 16, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 11. Howard, Th. C. - Richmond - June 18, 1814 - Blow, George 12. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Feb 8, 1814 - Fawn, John Capt - Norfolk 13. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Dec 16, 1817 - Williams, Fred - Petersburg 14. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Sept 28, 1818 - Scott, R.G. - Richmond 15. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Dec 11, 1818 - Camm, John 16. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Dec 12, 1818 - Cobb, Geo. - Rock Landing 17. Blow, George - Tower Hill - June 6, 1820 - Faulcon, Nicholas - 18. Blow, George - Tower Hill - May 27, 1917 - Allison and Fitzgerald 19. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Oct 26, 1816 - B. Bassett and J. Goodall 20. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Dec 23, 1819 - Waller, Edmund C. 21. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Dec 12, 1818 - Walker, John M. 22. Blow, George - Portsmouth - Nov 22, 1820 - Waller, William - Williamsburg 23. Blow, George - Tower Hill - June 13, 1817 - Bassett, Burwell - Williamsburg 24. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Dec 23, 1819 - Waller, Edmund - Martin's Hundred, James City Co. 25. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Dec 1819 - Christian, Edmund - Richmond 26. Blow, George - Tower Hill - undated - Ruffin, Edmund - Prince George 27. Blow, George - Tower Hill - March 9, 1825 - Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth 28. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Dec 30, 1829 - Blow, Richard Sr. 29. Blow, George - Tower Hill - 1819 - Waller, Dr. Ro. P - Williamsburg 30. Blow, George - Tower Hill - April 26, 1830 - West, Henry 31. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Nov 26, 1830 - Branch, Thos. - Petersburg 32. Blow, George - Tower Hill - April 26, 1830 - Heath and Mason - Petersburg 33. Blow, George - Tower Hill - April 1819 - Heath and Mason - Petersburg 34. Blow, George - Tower Hill - 1817 - Overseers of the Poor - Southampton 35. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Feb 14, 1831 - Branch, Thos. - Petersburg 36. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Feb 16, 1831 - Garrett, R.M. - Williamsburg 37. Blow, George - Tower Hill - March 4, 1831 - Turner, John D. 38. Blow, George - Tower Hill - March 25, 1831 - Moody, William - Northampton, NC 39. Blow, George - Tower Hill - undated - West, Mr. 40. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Dec 25, 1830 - Heath, Henry G. - Prince George 41. Blow, George - Tower Hill - June 15, 1830 - Watson, Thos. - Richmond 42. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Oct 5, 1830 - Robertson, Arch. - Hog Island 43. Blow, George - Tower Hill - July 18, 1829 - Robertson, Arch. - Tree Hill\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Blow, R.W. - U of Virginia - Oct 30, 1826 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex Courthouse 2. Report card of R.W. Blow from U of Virginia, 1826. 3. Blow, Richard Jr. - Portsmouth - Jan 1, 1826 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex Courthouse 4. Blow, Richard Jr. - Philadelphia - March 1, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex Courthouse 5. Colonization Society - Washington DC - Feb 5, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex Courthouse 6. Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg - 1831 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown [four letters] 7. Garrett, R.M. - Williamsburg - 1831 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown [two letters] 8. Semple, James (Judge) - Williamsburg - 1831 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill [two letters] 9. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - March 16, 1831 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 10. Blow, Richard Jr. - Portsmouth - March 1831 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill [two letters] 11. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - 1831 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex [four letters] 12. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - 1827 and 1831 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill [two letters] 13. Harrison, James J. - Diamond Grove - March 17, 1826 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 14. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - 1826 and 1831 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill [17 letters] 15. Atkinson, Arch. - Richmond - Jan 27, 1831 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 16. Smaw, George - Martin's Hundred - June 5, 1831 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 17. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - 1831 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex [9 letters] 18. Garrett, R.M. - Williamsburg - Jan 25, 1831 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 19. Downman, Lucy - Feb 15, 1831 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 20. Blow, George - June 3, 1817 - Camm, John - Lynchburg 21. Blow, Richard Jr. - Portsmouth - 1826 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill [two letters] 22. Wyche, William - Littletown - Feb 12, 1826 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 23. Rochelle, James - Jerusalem - April 13, 1826 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 24. Watkins, John D. - New Kent Ch. - March 15, 1826 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 25. Smith, Charles - Limestone Co. Ala. - Jan 2, 1831 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 26. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - July 4, 1831 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 27. Moody, William - Mt. Forest, NC - 1831 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill [four letters] 28. Smaw, George - Martin's Hundred - Nov 18, 1831 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 29. Cary, George B. - Southampton - May 28, 1831 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Weston, Samuel - Norfolk - March 25, 1833 - Blow, George - Littletown 2. Weston, Samuel - Portsmouth - March 27, 1833 - Blow, George - Littletown 3. Smith, Chas. - Alabama - March 31, 1833 - Blow, George - Littletown 4. Rochelle, Jas. - Southampton - May 1833 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 5. Parker, W.H. - Belvedere - July 27, 1833 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 6. Smith, Philip - Surry C.H. - Aug 18, 1833 - Blow, George - Sussex 7. Cooper, James - Austin TX - Aug 31, 1833 - Blow, George - Sussex 8. Petway, Henry - Southampton - Sept 23, 1833 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 9. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - May 16, 1833 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 10. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - June 6, 1833 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 11. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - June 24, 1833 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 12. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - April 30, 1833 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 13. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - July 31, 1833 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 14. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Sept 16, 1833 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 15. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Nov 30, 1833 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 16. Smaw, George - Martin's Hundred - Sept 28, 1833 - Blow, George - Sussex 17. Coke, John - James City - Nov 18, 1833 - Blow, George - Sussex 18. Farmer's Bank - Norfolk - May 4, 1833 - Blow, George - Sussex 19. Farmer's Bank - Norfolk - Sept 5, 1833 - Blow, George - Sussex 20. Farmer's Bank - Norfolk - Dec 2, 1833 - Blow, George - Sussex 21. Farmer's Bank - Norfolk - July 1, 1833 - Blow, George - Sussex\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1-16. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Jan-Oct 1835 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 17. Butts, Edward - Southampton - Jan 13, 11835 - Blow, George - Sussex 18. Chandler, J.A. - Portsmouth - March 7, 1835 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 19. Aldridge, A. - Stony Creek - July 25, 1835 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 20. Vaiden, M.J. - Sussex - Aug 1, 1835 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 21. Haxall and Co. - Richmond - Aug 13, 1835 - Blow, George - Littletown 22. Ruffin, Edmund - Prince George - Sept 4, 1835 - Blow, George - Littletown 23. Jones, William L. - Warwick - Sept 4, 1835 - Blow, George - Littletown 24. Moody, William M. - Williamsburg - Sept 8, 1835 - Blow, George - Littletown 25. Bun and Co. - Richmond - Sept 16, 1835 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 26. Wynne, Thos. - Yorktown - Sept 14, 1835 - Blow, George - Littletown 27. Wood, H.J. (Farmer's Bank) - Norfolk - Nov 2, 1835 - Blow, George - Sussex 28. Hines, S.B. - Southampton - Dec 2, 1835 - Blow, George - Sussex\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Blow, George Jr. - Portsmouth - Aug 9, 1838 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 2. Blow, R. - New Orleans - Feb 28, 1839 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 3. Seldon, John A. - Westover - March 15, 1838 - Blow, George - Tower Hill - reply concerning the sale of a slave 4. Letter fragment, Jan 6, 1838. 5. Vest, W.W. - Williamsburg - May 6, 1838 - Blow, George - Martin's Hundred 6. Vest, W.W. - Williamsburg - Nov 26, 1838 - Blow, George - Portsmouth 7. Blow, George - Martin's Hundred - July 20, 1838 - Smithers, G. - Queen's Creek, James City Co. 8. Pearman, Miller - Martin's Hundred - April 13, 1838 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 9. Blow, George - Sussex - June 14, 1838 - Johnson, William - Littletown 10. Blow, George - Williamsburg - July 18, 1838 - Ball, Samuel - Richmond 11. Waller, Corbin - Williamsburg - Feb 12, 1838 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 12. Hunt, E.H. - Williamsburg - March 12, 1838 - Blow, George - Littletown 13. Beasley, William H. - Williamsburg - Aug 2, 1838 - Blow, George - Littletown 14. Jackson, William - Williamsburg - undated - Blow, George - Littletown 15. Vest, W.W. - Williamsburg - Aug 13, 1838 - Blow, George - Littletown 16. Johnson, William - Richmond - May 22, 1838 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 17. West, W.W. - Williamsburg - May 22, 1838 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 18. Peebles and Hall - Petersburg - Aug 1838 - Blow, George - Sussex 19. Johnson, William - Richmond - Oct 20, 1838 - Blow, George - Sussex 20. Cowles, Stephen - Portsmouth - Oct 22, 1838 - Blow, George - Littletown 21. Haxall and Col. - Richmond - Aug 25, 1838 - Blow, George - Littletown 22. Dimmock, Chas. - Portsmouth - Nov 1838 - Blow, George - Portsmouth 23. Johnson, William - Richmond - Sept 8, 1838 - Blow, George - Littletown 24. Goodwyn, W.B. - Southampton - March 12, 1838 - Blow, George - Sussex 25. Harrison, B.P. - Petersburg - Aug 31, 1838 - Blow, George - Littletown 26. Smith, Polly - Alabama - Sept 22, 1838 - Blow, George - Littletown 27. Peebles and Hall - Petersburg - Sept 18, 1838 - Blow, George - Littletown 28. Peebles and Hall - Petersburg - Sept 8, 1838 - Blow, George - Littletown 29. Wood, H. and Sons - Norfolk - Oct 19, 1838 - Blow, George - Littletown 30-49. Anderson, Peebles and Hall - Jan-Dec 1838 - Blow, George - Sussex [19 letters] 50. Haxall and Co. - Richmond - Sept 15, 1838 - Blow, George - Littletown 51. Johnson, William - Petersburg - Feb 21, 1838 - Blow, George - Littletown 52. Blow, George - Williamsburg - Oct 15, 1838 - Johnson, Wm - Richmond 53. Johnson, William - Petersburg - March 22, 1838 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 54. Johnson, William - Petersburg - Aug 5, 1838 - Blow, George - Littletown 55. Johnson, William - Petersburg - Nov 7, 1838 - Blow, George - Sussex\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Blow, George Jr. - U of Virginia - Dec 5, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Portsmouth 2. Blow, Norborne - Portsmouth - Nov 3, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 3. Cocke, John W. Sr. - Mt. Pleasant - June 3, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 4. Southall, G.W. - Williamsburg - Feb 7, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 5. Butts, Elly - Southampton - Jan 9, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 6. Blow, George Jr. - Portsmouth - Jan 17, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 7. Crockett, J. - Petersburg - Feb 7, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Southampton 8. Blow, George - Sussex - Feb 18, 1834 - Heath and Mason 9. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Feb-Dec 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex [18 letters] 10. Redwood, R.E. - Petersburg - April 7, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 11. Marks, William B. - Petersburg - March 11, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 12. Cooper, Ben - Sussex - March 24, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 13. Rochelle, Js. - Hermitage - Sept 7, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 14. Browne, Orra A. - Jerusalem - June 19, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 15. Nash, E.P. - Norfolk - June 4, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 16. Farmer's Bank - Norfolk - July 7, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 17. Allein, Jos. - Tappahannock - Aug 30, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 18. Newsome, J.A. - Southampton - Aug 27, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 19. Haxall, R.B. and Co. - Richmond - Oct 6, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 20. Allyn and Robertson - Norfolk - Nov 11, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 21. Judkins, G.J. - Southampton - Nov 24, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 22. Cooper, John J. - Petersburg - Dec 3, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 23. Allein, Jos. - Surry C.H. - Dec 29, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 24. Haxall and Co. - Richmond - Dec 30, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Griffith, David - Portsmouth - Jan 4, 1836 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 2. Mason, John Y. - Washington DC - Jan 15, 1836 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown - discussing Blow's son and his release from the military academy on account of an injury 3. Cobb, Jer. - Southampton - Feb 17, 1836 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 4. Ruffin, Edmund - Petersburg - April 14, 1836 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 5. Henderson, Thomas - Fort McHenry, Baltimore - Feb 29, 1836 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown - ask Blow to write J.W. Mason about being readmitted to the academy 6. Newsom, Lucy - Southampton - May 11, 1836 - Blow, George - Sussex 7. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - March-April 1836 - Blow, George - Sussex [12 letters] 8. Moody, William - Mt Forest, NC - May 2, 1836 - Blow, George - Sussex 9. Farmer's Bank - Norfolk - May 9, 1836 - Blow, George - Sussex 10. Sledge, Thomas - Sussex - May 22, 1836 - Blow, George - Sussex 11. Newsom, Lucy - June 16, 1836 - Blow, George - Sussex 12. Newsom, Lucy - Nov 28, 1836 - Blow, George - Sussex 13. Baird, Benjamin - Tower Hill - July 29, 1836 - Blow, George - Sussex 14. Haxall and Co. - Richmond - Aug 3, 1836 - Blow, George - Sussex 15. Broughton, T.G. - Norfolk - Sept 1, 1836 - Blow, George - Sussex 16. Mouthcastle, S.M. - James City - Sept 24, 1836 - Blow, George - Sussex 17. Cabaness, Jas. - Williamsburg - Sept 14, 1836 - Blow, George - Sussex 18. Judkins, Gray - Southampton - Oct 1, 1836 - Blow, George - Sussex 19. Gracie and Sargent - New York - Oct 10, 1836 - Blow, George - Sussex 20. Hunt, E.H. - Williamsburg - Oct 26, 1836 - Blow, George - Sussex 21. Haxall and Co. - Richmond - Nov 30, 1836 - Blow, George - Sussex\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Blow, George - Williamsburg - Jan 1809 - Blow, Richard - Norfolk - reply discussing a slave on Robert H. Waller's estate 2. Felts estate papers, 1833. 3. Petty accounts, 1838-1842. 4. Petty accounts with Mary Laine, 1843. 5. Account of Dr. Richard Blow, 1834. 6. Cowan, Henry - James City - Jan 4, 1812 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 7. Blow, R. - Portsmouth - March 30, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 8. Blow, R. - Portsmouth - Oct 6, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 9. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Oct 1, 1812 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 10. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Oct 25, 1812 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 11. Hines, William - March 19, 1812 - Blow, George 12. Hines, George - Southampton - March 19, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 13. Hines, Robert - Smithfield - Nov 14, 1812 - Blow, George - Sussex 14. Aiken, Pleasant - Oct 13, 1812 - Blow, George - Sussex 15. Hall, John H. - Petersburg - May 5, 1812 - Blow, George - Sussex 16. Bennett, William - Norfolk - April 30, 1812 - Blow, George - Sussex 17. Fitzgerald, William - June 16, 1812 - Blow, George - Sussex 18. Hall, J.H. - Petersburg - Nov 19, 1812 - Blow, George - Sussex\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Blow, George - Jerusalem - Jan 21, 1834 - Blow, George Jr. 2. Hurt, E.H. - Williamsburg - March 5, 1836 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 3. Estate papers of Drury Cooper, 1833. 4. Tickets and receipts/petty accounts, 1831-1839. [30 pieces]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Byrd, J.W. - Williamsburg - Sept 24, 1832 - Blow, George - Littletown 2. Byrd, J.W. - Williamsburg - Oct 24, 1832 - Blow, George - Littletown 3. Byrd, J.W. - Williamsburg - July 17, 1832 - Blow, George - Littletown 4. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Sept 4, 1832 - Blow, George - Littletown 5. Davis, William - New Orleans - Jan 30, 1832 - Blow, George - Portsmouth 6. Rochelle, James - Jerusalem - Jan 25, 1832 - Blow, George - Littletown 7. Pettis, Madison - James City - Jan 2, 1832 - Blow, George - Sussex\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Dec 22, 1821 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 2. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Nov 10, 1828 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 3. Blow, Robert - U of Virginia - Jan 9, 1828 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 4. Blow, R. - College of William and Mary - March 27, 1828 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 5. Blow, Richard - College of William and Mary - Nov 28, 1828 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 6. Blow, Richard - College of William and Mary - Dec 17, 1828 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 7. Blow, George Jr. - Portsmouth - March 14, 1837 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 8. Blow, George Jr. - Petersburg - Feb 21, 1837 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex 9. Blow, Richard Jr. - Sussex - July 29, 1843 - Blow, George - James City 10. Goosly, William - York - Dec 9, 1801 - Jackson, George - Williamsburg 11. Kirby, Bennett - Martin's Hundred - Nov 5, 1837 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 12. Kirby, Bennett - Sept 1, 1837 - Blow, George - Sussex 13. Hunt, E.H. - Williamsburg - March 15, 1837 - Blow, George - Littletown 14. Moody, William - Northampton - May 13, 1837 - Blow, George - Littletown 15. Moody, William - Northampton - May 26, 1837 - Blow, George - Littletown 16. Simmons, Daniel - Southampton - March 25, 1837 - Blow, George - Sussex 17. Mountcastle, Soane - Williamsburg - April 20, 1837 - Blow, George - Littletown 18. Murfee, Jas. - Murfee's Depot - Jan 14, 1837 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 19. Nicholson, Jesse - Portsmouth - March 6, 1821 - Blow, Mr. 20. Newsom, Lucy - Southampton - June 3, 1837 - Blow, George - Sussex 21. Murfee, Jas - Jan 20, 1837 - Blow, George - Sussex 22. Kennedy, Peter - Dec 6, 1837 - Blow, George - Portsmouth 23. Nicholson, Jesse - Portsmouth - Sept 18, 1828 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 24. Atkinson, A. - Smithfield - Sept 28, 1828 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 25. Niemeyer, Ch. - Portsmouth - Oct 3, 1828 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 26. Morgan and Cooper - Murfreesboro - Feb 18, 1828 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 27. Allen, Jos. - Richmond - Feb 6, 1828 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 28. Fergusson, Benjamin - Balto - Aug 1821 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 29. Edwards, L.R. - Jerusalem - March 25, 1837 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 30. Key, Robert - Oak Grove - May 23, 1837 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 31. Parker, Jabaz - Richmond - Sept 14, 1837 - Blow, George - Littletown 32. Moody, William - May 23, 1837 - Blow, George - Littletown 33. Key, Robert - Oak Grove - May 8, 1837 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 34. Allen, Rich. - Williamsburg - March 1, 1837 - Blow, George - Littletown 35. Wakerman - Jersey City - March 15, 1837 - Blow, George - Sussex Court House 36. Briggs and Thomas - Jan 28, 1837 - Blow, George - Sussex 37. Cowley, Stephen - Portsmouth - Feb 21, 1837 - Blow, George - Littletown 38. Anderson, Peebles and Hall - Petersburg - Feb-July 1837 - Blow, George - Littletown 39. Heath and Co. - Petersburg - Jan 20, 1837 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 40. Heath and Co. - Petersburg - Jan 28, 1837 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 41. Murdough, J.M. - Dec 3, 1837 - Blow, George - Tower Hill\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Blow, George - undated - Rochelle, James - Jerusalem 2. Pettit, W. - Portsmouth - Dec 21, 1821 - Blow George - Tower Hill 3. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Nov 24, 1821 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 4. Blow, George - Portsmouth - Oct 11, 1836 - Heath and Co. - Petersburg 5. Blow, George - Portsmouth - Oct 10, 1836 - Welles and Co. - Petersburg 6. Blow, George - Williamsburg - June 1836 - Haxall and Co. - Richard 7. Blow, George - Portsmouth - Oct 10, 1836 - Gracie and Sargent - New York 8. Blow, George - March 20, 1836 - Henderson, Dr. Thomas - Fort McHenry 9. Blow, George - Tower Hill - 1835 - Hines, S.B. 10. Hines, S.B. - Sept 20, 1835 - Blow, George 11. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Nov 27, 1835 - Edwards, Mr. 12. Blow, George - Tower Hill - July 1835 - Murdaugh, Mr. - Portsmouth 13. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Nov 26, 1834 - Kirby, Col. Bennett - James City 14. Blow, George - Tower Hill - March 15, 1834 - Mason, John Y. - US Congress 15. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Oct 1834 - Blow, Richard Jr. - Paris 16. Blow, George - Littletown - Nov 30, 1833 - Coke, John - Williamsburg 17. Blow, George - Littletown - Nov 10, 1836 - Myers, Mr. - Norfolk 18. Blow, Robert W. - Portsmouth - Aug 27, 1834 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 19. Blow, George - Tower Hill - undated - Blow, George Jr. - College of William and Mary 20. Blow, George - Tower Hill - July 28, 1836 - Haxall and Co. - Richmond 21. Blow, George - Tower Hill - July 28, 1833 - Parker, Col. William 22. Blow, George - Sussex - July 8, 1833 - Woddis 23. Blow, George - Sussex - Nov 23, 1833 - Cooper, James - Texas\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Blow, George Jr. - San Antonio, TX - Aug 7, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 2. Blow, George Jr. - San Antonio, TX - June 25, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 3. Blow, George - Tower Hill - June 14, 1839 - Wynne, Thomas - James City 4. Wynne, Thomas - Grove - May 30, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 5. Blow, George Jr. - Portsmouth - Dec 13, 1841 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 6. Blow, Richard - Petersburg - Nov 14, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 7. Gurley, W.D. - Hicksford - Jan 31, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 8. Smither, G. - Martin's Hundred - March 18, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 9. Vest, W.W. - Williamsburg - Feb 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 10. Blow, G. - Williamsburg - July 9, 1839 - Peebles and Hall - Petersburg 11. Vest, W.W. - Williamsburg - Nov 13, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 12. Pegram, Paul - Norfolk - Nov 19, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 13. Allen, Richard - James City - Nov 19, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 14. Cowley, Stephen - Portsmouth - Aug 10, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 15. Peebles and Hall - Petersburg - July 12, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 16. Cowley, S. - Portsmouth - July 11, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 17. Blow, George - Littletown - July 1, 1839 - Johnson, W. - Petersburg 18. Johnson, William - Petersburg - June 29, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 19. Cowley, S. - Portsmouth - Aug 7, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 20. Vest, W.W. - Brooksville - Sept 1, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 21. Cowley, S. - Portsmouth - Sept 23, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 22. Wright, William - Norfolk - June 17, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 23. Vest, W.W. - New York - Sept 12, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 24. Peebles and Hall - Petersburg - April 19, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 25. Cooke, G.B. - Norfolk - March 22, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 26. Blow, George - James City - July 22, 1839 - Walter Taylor Co. 27. Blow, George - James City - July 22, 1839 - Cowley, S. - Portsmouth 28. Peebles and Hall - Petersburg - Dec 31, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 29. Cowley, S. - Portsmouth - Dec 27, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 30. Farmer's Bank - Norfolk - Dec 27, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 31. Peebles and Hall - Petersburg - Dec 10, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 32. W.H. Taylor and Co. - Norfolk - Dec 27, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 33. Peebles and Hall - Petersburg - Oct 25, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 34. Farmer's Bank - Norfolk - April 1, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 35. Peebles and Hall - Petersburg - Jan-Oct 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown [11 letters] 36. Forbles, William - Portsmouth - June 10 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 37. Robertson, Allyn - Norfolk - Oct 7, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 38. Wright, William - Norfolk - July 25, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 39. James and Co. - Petersburg - Sept 19, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 40. Cowley, S. - Portsmouth - Jan-Aug 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown [three letters] 41. Allyn and Robertson - Norfolk - Sept 5, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 42. Farmer's Bank - Norfolk - June-Aug 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown [two letters] 43. Blow, George - Martin's Hundred - July 22, 1839 - Allyn and Robertson 44. Dickson, H. and H. - Norfolk - Jan 20, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 45. Farmer's Bank - Norfolk - Feb 11, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 46. Dickson, H. and H. - Norfolk - April 28, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 47. W.H. Taylor and Co. - Norfolk - July 29, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 48. Cowley, S. - Portsmouth - July 29, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 49. Johnson, William - Petersburg - April-May 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown [two letters]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Murdaugh, J. - Portsmouth - April 3, 1839 - Blow, George - Sussex 2. McClandish, R.M. - Williamsburg - May and June, 1839 - Blow, George - Sussex [two letters] 3. Blow, George - Littletown - Jan-June 1839 - various receivers 4. Batsford, S.N. - Norfolk - March 8, 1839 - Blow, George\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. œOn the Liberty of the Press, speech given at the College of William and Mary by Samuel Betrahn, 1803. 2. Tuition receipts, 1803-1841. 3. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - June 3, 1826 - Blow, Robert - U of Virginia 4. Blow, Robert - U of Virginia - 1826 and 1828 - to Richard and George Blow [five letters] 5. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - June 6, 1826 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 6. Blow, George - Tower Hill - June 14, 1826 - Blow, Robert - Sussex 7. Parker, Jabez - Richmond - July 21, 1837 - Blow, George - Hog Island 8. Picture and article on an agricultural machine. 9. Drawing of Hunter's Mill, circa 1821. 10. Waller, William H. - Sussex - March 15, 1817 - Blow, George 11. Papers concerning the Williamsburg company of militia commanded by R.H. Waller, 1803. 12. Bassett, Burwell - Williamsburg - June 1, 1833 - Blow, George - Sussex 13. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Sept 30, 1820 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 14. Blow, George - Tower Hill - June 14, 1826 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Dew, Thomas R. - College of William and Mary - April 12, 1840 - Blow, George - Littletown 2. Vest, W.W. - Williamsburg - Jan 6, 1840 - Blow, George - Littletown 3. Vest, W.W. - Williamsburg - Feb 3, 1840 - Blow, George - Littletown 4. Smither, George - Martin's Hundred - Mary 25, 1840 - Blow, George - Littletown 5. Smither, George - Martin's Hundred - Jan 22, 1840 - Blow, George - Littletown 6. Wilson, James - Smithfield - March 4, 1840 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 7. Sykes, Z. - Norfolk - Aug 12, 1840 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 8. Circular of U of Virginia - March 11, 1840 - Blow, George - Littletown 9. Blow, William N. - Williamsburg - Feb 23, 1840 - Blow, George - Littletown 10. Blow, Richard - Petersburg - Sept 2, 1840 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 11. Blow, Richard - Petersburg - May 18, 1840 - Blow, George - Littletown 12. Blow, George Jr. - Tower Hill - July 20, 1840 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 13. Blow, George Jr. - Tower Hill - Dec 6, 1840 - Blow, George - Littletown 14. Parker, Jabez - Richmond - June 18, 1840 - Blow, George - Littletown 15. Watts, Samuel - Portsmouth - Oct 1, 1840 - Blow, George - Littletown 16. Parker, William - Aug 27, 1840 - Blow, George - Littletown 17. Blow, Richard Jr. - Petersburg - Nov 15, 1840 - Blow, George - Littletown - reply concerning the shooting of Judge Mason's brother by William Harrison's son 18. Hines, Samuel B. - Jerusalem - July 30, 1840 - Blow, George - Littletown 19. Accounts of George Blow, 1840s.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Peebles and Hall - Petersburg - 1842 - Blow, George - Littletown [12 letters] 2. Cowley, S. - Portsmouth - 1842 - Blow, George - Littletown [three letters] 3. Lankford, J. - Southampton - 1842 - Blow, George - Littletown [two letters] 4. Vest, W.W. - Williamsburg - March 22, 1842 - Blow, George - Norfolk 5. Taylor and Co. - Norfolk - April 15, 1842 - Blow, George - Littletown 6. Galt, Alex - Norfolk - June 20, 1842 - Blow, George - Littletown\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Deed of Trust between George Blow and Newit and Almon Branch for rent of Blow's land, 1845. 2. Unidentified sender - undated - Blow, George 3. Hansford, Benjamin - Charleston - Oct 1843 - Blow, George [two letters]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Appraisal of R.H. Waller estate, undated. [fragment] 2. Account with Josias Moody, Williamsburg blacksmith, 1792. 3. Newell, T.H. - Tower Hill - 1841 - Blow, George - Portsmouth 4. Mangram, J.H. - Sussex - 1843 - Blow, George - Sussex 5. Rochelle, James - Jerusalem - 1843 - Blow, George - Littletown 6. Newell, T.N. - Tower Hill - 1841 - Blow, Mrs. - Littletown 7. Vaughan, Peter - Southampton 1841 - Blow, George - Littletown 8. Newell, T.N. - Sussex - 1841 - Blow, George - Littletown 9. Various letters and accounts concerning the G. Blow plantation, 1840-1844. 10. Southampton accounts, 1840-1845. 11. Petersburg accounts, 1843. 12. Parker, Jabez - Richmond - Aug 17, 1843 - Blow, George - Littletown 13. Norfolk and Portsmouth accounts, 1843. 14. Lively, Ch. - aboard the Patrick Henry - 1843 - Blow, George - Grove Wharf\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Blow, Richard Jr. - Nov 23, 1844 - Blow, George - Norfolk 2. Blow, George - Littletown - Feb 9, 1844 - Chamberlayne, R.H. - Norfolk 3. Blow, George Jr. - Norfolk - Dec 1843 - Blow, George Sr. - Grove Wharf 4. Blow, George Jr. - Norfolk - Dec 1843 - Blow, George Sr. - Little Town 5. Blow, George Jr. - Norfolk - Dec 1843 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 6. Blow, Richard - Nov 22, 1843 - Blow, George 7. Blow, Richard - Sussex - June 15, 1844 - Blow, George Sr. - Williamsburg 8. Blow, Norborne - James City - Nov 1844 - Blow, George Jr. - Norfolk 9. Blow, Norborne - James City - Nov 4, 1844 - Blacknall, Mrs. - Norfolk 10. Blow, Norborne - James City - Oct 6, 1844 - Blow, George Sr. - Norfolk 11. Blow, Norborne - James City - Feb 26, 1844 - Blow, George - Littletown 12. Blow, Norborne - James City - March 27, 1844 - Blow, George - Littletown 13. Blow, Norborne - James City - April 23, 1844 - Blow, George - Littletown 14. Galt, Dickie - Williamsburg - Oct 2, 1844 - Blow, George - Norfolk 15. McCandlish, R.M. - July 16, 1844 - Blow, George - Martin's Hundred 16. Galt, Dickie - Williamsburg - Oct 13, 1844 - Blow, George - Norfolk 17. Galt, Dickie - Williamsburg - Oct 15, 1844 - Blow, George - Norfolk 18. Galt, Dickie - Williamsburg - Nov 10, 1844 - Blow, George - Norfolk 19. Hunt, E.H. - Williamsburg - Nov 18, 1844 - Blow, George - Elizabeth City 20. Griffin, Dr. S. - Williamsburg - July 15, 1840 - Blow, George 21. Palmer, William - Richmond - Nov 8, 1844 - Blow, George - Norfolk 22. Palmer, William - Richmond - Sept 30, 1844 - Blow, George - Norfolk 23. King and Southall - Norfolk - Sept 18, 1844 - Blow, George - Grove Wharf 24. Donald and Co. - Baltimore - Oct 7, 1844 - Blow, George - Norfolk 25. Cowley, S. - Portsmouth - Aug 23, 1844 - Blow, George - Littletown 26. Blow, George Jr. - Norfolk - April 13, 1844 - Blow, George - Littletown 27. Pettmay, Lucy B. - undated - Blow, George 28. Cowley, S. - Portsmouth - March 11, 1844 - Blow, George - Littletown 29. Cowley, S. - Portsmouth - Feb 17, 1844 - Blow, George - Littletown 30. Cowley, S. - Portsmouth - Feb 8, 1844 - Blow, George - Littletown 31. Lawrence, W.B. - Portsmouth - Feb 7, 1844 - Blow, George - Littletown 32. Rochelle, James W. - Jerusalem - Dec 20, 1843 - Blow, George - Littletown 33. Rochelle, James W. - Jerusalem - Dec 20, 1843 - Blow, George - Littletown 34. Smither, George - Martin's Hundred - Jan 24, 1841 - Blow, George - Littletown 35. Vest, W.W. and Co. - Williamsburg - Jan 25, 1843 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 36. Blow, George - Tower Hill - May 20, 1842 - Vest, W.W. 37. Galt, Dickie - Grices Farm - Dec 12, 1844 - Blow, George - Norfolk 38. Palmer and Co. - Oct-Nov 1844 - Blow, George 39. Carroll, Jas. - Surry - Feb 4, 1842 - Blow, George - Sussex 40. Wilson, H. - PandR Railroad Co. - Jan 27, 1842 - Blow, George - Sussex\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Blow, Norborne - James City - Jan 15, 1845 - Blow, William N. - Littletown 2. Blow, Norborne - James City - Jan 6, 1845 - Blow, George Jr. - Norfolk 3. East, William - Williamsburg - Jan 8, 1845 - Blow, George - Littletown 4. Peebles and Davis - Petersburg - Feb 14, 1845 - Blow, George - Littletown 5. Hall and Vaughan - Petersburg - Jan 1, 1845 - Blow, George - Sussex 6. Hall and Vaughan - Petersburg - Jan 31, 1845 - Blow, George - Sussex 7. Lemuel, Peebles - Jan 1, 1845 - Blow, George - Sussex 8. Mercer, John C. - Williamsburg - Jan 10, 1844 - Blow, George - Norfolk\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Couper, John - Norfolk - July 15, 1802 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 2. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 15, 1802 - Couper, John - Norfolk 3. Couper, John - Norfolk - July 16, 1802 - Blow, Richard 4. Blow, G. - Feb 26, 1821 - Hall, C. - Norfolk 5. Blow, George - Sussex - Nov 26, 1822 - Hall, Chris - Norfolk 6. Hall, Ch. - Norfolk - Nov 5, 1822 - Blow, George - Sussex Court House 7. Blow, George - Tower Hill - May 17, 1828 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 8. West, T.G. - Dec 17, 1836 - Blow, Mrs. 9. West, Henry - Dec 26, 1834 - Blow, Co. 10. Blow, Mrs. - Dec 1836 - West, Henry M. 11. Briggs, William Sr. - Dec 14, 1836 - West, Mr. 12. Haxall, R.B. - Richmond - Sept 20, 1835 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 13. West, T.G. - Dec 1836 - Blow, Mrs. 14. French, William - Norfolk - Aug 2, 1842 - Blow, George - Newsoms Depot 15. Cowley, S. - Portsmouth - Dec 31, 1842 - Blow, George - Portsmouth 16. Vest, W.W. - Williamsburg - Aug 29, 1842 - Blow, George - Littletown 17. Carroll, James - Isle of Wright - Dec 22, 1842 - Blow, George - Sussex 18. Hines, S.B. - Southampton - June 13, 1842 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 19. West, T.G. - Old Place - Dec 1836 - Blow, Mrs. - Tower Hill 20. Newsomes - Jan 14, 1844 - Blow, George 21. Sussex Treas. Account - 1877 - Blow, William N. 22. Bond, Potts to Blow, 1862. 23. Essay œWhite Persons Murdered in Southampton County by Negros in 1831 in all 55 by Nat Turner Confession, with names listed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Aug 12, 184 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 2. Petersburg accounts, 1850s. [28 items]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Richard Blow's account with Lamb and Younger, England, 1792. 2. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Jan 3, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 3. James City County Court appraisal of slaves and personal property of R.H. Waller, 1808. 4. Tazwell, L.W. (lawyer) letter, undated. Discusses R.H. Waller's slaves. 5. Memo book 3, 1837. [fragment] 6. Speech by George Blow given at the Agricultural Society, undated. 7. Holt, Marg. - Newport News - undated - Baker, Richard Sr. 8. Cunningham, William - U of Virginia - May 29, 1826 - mother 9. Kendall, W.P. - Camp McGrath - undated - Blow, George [?] 10. Robertson, William - Petersburg - July 14, 1833 - Blow, George [?] 11. Owners of Schooners, 1792 12. Hewlett, William - Williamsburg - 1817 - Blow, George 13. Petty accounts of the Blow family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBox 31a: Blow Family Papers; Correspondence, Legal Papers, and Military Papers, 1795-1922.\u003c/b\u003e 1. Will of Anne Wright, 1795. [Mother of Richard Blow?] 2. Genealogical material on the Waller family of England, 1847. 3. Correspondence of George P. Blow, La Salle, Ill. 4. Correspondence between George Blow and Fannie Hunter. 5. Correspondence of George P. Blow; pensions for Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 for Richard Blow and his descendants. 6. Papers concerning Capt. William Lamb's Company of Rifles also known as the Woodis Riflemen of Nofolk, VA, undated. 7. Report of the 3rd VA Regiment of the VA Militia-Col. James G. Hodges, 1860. 8. Papers and letters of Edmund Muller. 9. Information on the Blow family during the time of Queen Elizabeth [of England]. 10. Information on the Waller family during the time of Queen Elizabeth. 11. 17th century indentures and leases, England, Waller family. 12. Sermon by Rev. C.E. Grammer in memory of Gen. Richard L. Page, 1801. 13. Correspondence of George P. Blow to people in England, 1920-1921. 14. Correspondence between William N. Blow, Jr. and Fannie Hunter, 1894-1907. 15. Circular to creditors of the late Republic of Texas, 1848.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Norfolk memorandum book of bank dealings, 1837-1841. 2. Farmer's Bank account, 1852. 3. Worthington and Lewis, 1860. 4. Munford, Sarah - Williamsburg - Sept 2, 1860 - Blow, Norborne 5. Mercer, Dr. John C. - March 10, 1862 - Blow, George - Tower Hill [?] 6. Norfolk tax account of George Blow, 1861. 7. Memo book, 1861. 8. Memo book, 1860. 9. Miscellaneous papers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Bank transactions, 1850. 2. Note; John Cowper and Co. - Norfolk - July 16, 1802 - Blow, Richard 3. Receipts for hogsheads on Sloop Adolphus, 1781. 4. Goods shipped on Adolphus to R. Edwards, South Quay, VA, undated. 5. Blow, George - Dec 29, 1828 - Whitehead, Swepton - Norfolk 6. List of fees due to A. Robinson, Williamsburg District Court. 7. W. Whitaker and C. Travis - Williamsburg - July 20, 1792 - Rev. S. Shield and John Bracken 8. Moore, E.W. - Norfolk - Jan 26, 1862 - Blow, George 9. Blow, George - Sussex - undated 10. Copy of muster of the Sussex Light Dragoons, Capt B.W. Belsches Company, 1861. 11. Insurance papers of William Cracken, Maindenhall, 1805. 12. Miscellaneous papers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Byrd, J.W. - Williamsburg - March 20, 1830 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 2. Waller, William H. - Norfolk - July 1816 - Blow, George - Littletown 3. Green, James S. - Wilmington - 1858 - Blow, George 4. Papers concerning the Dismal Swamp Canal Company, 1813-1815. 5. Sussex County tax papers concerning the G. Blow papers, 1874. 6. Receipts and agreement between T.G. Elliot and William N. Blow, 1887. 7. Correspondence; replies from the Raleigh and Wilmington Railroad Company and the Wilmington and Weldon Railroad Company, 1858. 8. M.H. [Mrs. Hunter ?] - Alexandria - May 23, 1875 - Blow, William - Tower Hill 9. Note to Richard Blow for a $2088 purchase, 1789. 10. Blow, George - Sussex - July 18, 1831 - Turner, Thomas - Sussex 11. Waller, Logan - Richmond - Aug 12, 1843 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 12. Beers and Poindexter - Richmond - Aug 12, 1837 - Blow, George Jr. - Portsmouth 13. Goodwyn and Kerlin - Emporia - Aug 25, 1905 - Blow, Cargill 14. Fragments \u003cb\u003eBox 31a: Blow Family Papers; Correspondence, Legal Papers, and Military Papers, 1795-1922.\u003c/b\u003e 1. Will of Anne Wright, 1795. [Mother of Richard Blow?] 2. Genealogical material on the Waller family of England, 1847. 3. Correspondence of George P. Blow, La Salle, Ill. 4. Correspondence between George Blow and Fannie Hunter. 5. Correspondence of George P. Blow; pensions for Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 for Richard Blow and his descendants. 6. Papers concerning Capt. William Lamb's Company of Rifles also known as the Woodis Riflemen of Nofolk, VA, undated. 7. Report of the 3rd VA Regiment of the VA Militia-Col. James G. Hodges, 1860. 8. Papers and letters of Edmund Muller. 9. Information on the Blow family during the time of Queen Elizabeth [of England]. 10. Information on the Waller family during the time of Queen Elizabeth. 11. 17th century indentures and leases, England, Waller family. 12. Sermon by Rev. C.E. Grammer in memory of Gen. Richard L. Page, 1801. 13. Correspondence of George P. Blow to people in England, 1920-1921. 14. Correspondence between William N. Blow, Jr. and Fannie Hunter, 1894-1907. 15. Circular to creditors of the late Republic of Texas, 1848.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSee notes for Box 31.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Memo book; transactions of G. Blow. Concerns the settlement of the R.H. Waller estate, 1807-1813. 2. Memo book; Sussex and Southampton County tax accounts of George Blow, 1810-1841. 3. Memo book and diary concerning farm problems and crops, 1850. 4. Account book of the Edmund Waller estate, G. Blow, 1827. 5. G. Blow's traveling memo book, 1843. 6. Memo book of G. Blow's bonds due, 1814. 7. Memo book, wood contract, 1852. 8. Memo book, band transactions, 1859. 9. Memo books, cash books, 1856-1861. 10. Memo book of George Blow, 1848. 11. Correspondence of Norborne Blow with Tazewell Taylor, 1873. 12. Sheriff of Southampton County to G. Blow, undated. 13. Frank Ruffin to G. Blow [?], 1873. 14. Blow, George - undated - William N. Blow 15. Account with W.N. Blow, 1871.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cb\u003e\n\n\n\nBox 33b: Blow Family Papers; Correspondence and Papers, 1772-1901.\u003c/b\u003e","\u003cb\u003eFolder 1: Correspondence and papers of Richard Blow, 1785-1806.\u003c/b\u003e","\u003cb\u003eFolder 2: Blow family correspondence, 1852 and 1860-1862.\u003c/b\u003e","\u003cb\u003eFolder 3: Correspondence and legal papers of Richard Blow, 1783 and 1807-1808.\u003c/b\u003e","\u003cb\u003eFolder 4: Correspondence and papers of Richard Blow, 1772-1817.\u003c/b\u003e","\u003cb\u003eFolder 5: Lee Hall family correspondence, Virginia and Connecticut, 1792-1806. [36 pieces]\u003c/b\u003e","\u003cb\u003eFolder 6: Incoming correspondence of Richard and George Blow, 1784-1817.\u003c/b\u003e","\u003cb\u003eFolder 7: Theater bills (1877-1882) and Radford newspapers (1901).\u003c/b\u003e","\u003cb\u003e\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003c/b\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBlow Family Papers, Financial Papers, 1785-1827. \n1. Pocket book of George Blow, inventory concerning the estate of the Elizabeth Gilliam, 1811.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e2. Pocket book of R.H. Waller; 1785-1808. This book s incontainformation on numerous governmental workings in Williamsburg, such as sheriff tickets, record of repairs on the Capitol in Williamsburg, and other papers. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e3. Leather book of George Blow; concerns the estate of W.H. Waller, 1827. [108 pages] \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Office rent of Robert H. Waller to Mary Singleton, 1786.\n2. Notice of partnership of Blow  Scammell at Tower Hill, 1809.\n3. Chart showing the Belsches family.\n4. Fort, Joshua – Tower Hill – Nov 24, 1788 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth –\nletter discusses tobacco farming\n5. Blow  Scammell – Tower Hill – Sept 28, 1803 – Blow, Richard –\nPortsmouth – letter discusses brick making\n6. Blow  Scammell – Tower Hill – Dec 8, 1802 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n7. Blow  Scammell – Tower Hill – Aug 2, 1806 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n8. Blow  Scammell – Tower Hill – Sept 23, 1802 – Blow, Richard –\nPortsmouth\n9. Blow, Richard – Norfolk – Aug 12, 1800 – Blow,  Scammell\n10. Drew, Dolphin – Portsmouth – March 5, 1805 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n11. Lamb  Younger – London – July 2, 1801 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n12. Crew, Robert – London – Sept 20, 1784 – Blow  Barksdale\n13. Crew, Robert – London – Dec 20, 1784 – Blow  Barksdale\n14. Blow  Barksdale – Petersburg – June 17, 1785 – Blow, Mr.\n15. Philip Momart  Co. – Guernsey – Dec 21, 1788 – Barksdale, William –\nPetersburg\n16. Crew, Robert – London – March 16, 1785 – Blow  Barksdale\n17. Tyson, Daniel – Philadelphia – April 16, 1785 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n18. Lamb  Younger – London – May 23, 1799 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n19. Lord, Daniel – New York – Aug 1, 1804 – Hall, Dr. Lee – Portsmouth\n20. Mitchell  Sons – Nantucket – 1812 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n21. Jones, John B. – Petersburg – June 28, 1895 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n22. Smythe  Co. – Madeira – June 23, 1785 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n23. Crew, R. – London – Feb 2, 1785 – Blow  Barksdale\n24. Crew, R. – London – Jan 15, 1785 – Blow  Barksdale\n25. Brothers de Banquo – Dunkirk – April 2, 1791 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n26. Brothers de Banquo – Dunkirk – June 7, 1791 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n27. Strange, James – Petersburg – Oct 30, 1805 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n28. Hines, Robert – Petersburg – July 15, 1802 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n29. Lightfoot, William – Pleasant Oaks – Sept 28, 1807 – Blow, Richard –\nPortsmouth\n30. Hines, R. – Petersburg – Sept 28, 1803 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n31. Butler, Dannie – City Point – Nov 6, 1788 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n32. Crew, Robert – London – Feb 28, 1785 – Blow  Barksdale – Portsmouth\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Blow, Livinia – March 10, 1862 – Blow, George\n2. Mercer, John C. – Oct 22, 1861 – Blow, George\n3. Mercer, John C. – April 22, 1852 – Blow, George\n4. Blow, George Jr. – June 6, 1861 – Blow, George\n5. Blow, N. – March 20, 1862 – Blow, George\n6. Blow, N. – March 24, 1862 – Blow, George\n7. Blow, Livinia – Tower Hill – Dec 16, 1861 – Blow, George\n8. Blow, Livinia – Feb 22, 1862 – Blow, George\n9. Blow, Livinia – Feb 16, 1862 – Blow, George\n10. Blow, Livinia – Littletown – Jan 14, 1862 – Blow, George\n11. Blow, George Jr. – Feb 17, 1862 – Blow, George – Wharf Grove\n12. Blow, Norborne – Oct 10, 1860 – Blow, George\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Cock, Andrew – New York – Nov 14, 1808 – Blow, Richard\n2. Radcliff, P.W. – New York – Nov 15, 1818 – Cock, Andrew\n3. Tazewell, L.W. – Norfolk – Dec 9, 1808 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n4. Papers concerning Cocke vs. Fanning.\n5. Papers concerning Cocke vs. Fanning.\n6. Execution of commissions.\n7. Jenkins, Hicks – New York – March 14, 1807 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n8. Inventory of goods; Oxley  Hancock – London – Oct 4, 1783 – Blow,\nRichard\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Strange, Isabella – London – Sept 1802 – Hunter, Mary Ann\n2. Lamb  Younger – London – Oct 30, 1800 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n3. Stone  Co. – Norfolk – undated – R. Irving  Co.\n4. Brother De Banque – Dunkirk – March 4, 1791 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n5. Brown, James – Richmond – 1780s – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n6. Tornoe, Andres – Norfolk – Nov 14, 1799 – Wolffs  Dorville – London\n7. Donald  Burton – London – May 5, 1791 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n8. Cooper, John – York – Sept 24, 1785 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n9. Elentheria, Joseph – Barbodoes – Oct 30, 1790 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n10. Brown, James – Richmond – July 15, 1789 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n11. Blow, George (proxy for) – April 15, 1815 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n12. Stone  Co. exchange note, 1801.\n13. Hartsshorne, William – Norfolk – March 20, 1806 – Blow, Richard –\nPortsmouth\n14. Russell, Seth – New Bedford – Dec 30, 1817 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n15. Brothers De Banque – Dunkirk – Jan 7, 1805 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n16. Duff, James – Cadiz – Sept 12, 1793 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n17. Brothers De Banque – Dunkirk – Dec 17, 1791 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n18. Lamb  Younger – London – Oct 30, 1800 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n19. Brothers De Banque – Oct 18, 1791 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n20. Donald  Burton – London – May 7, 1791 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n21. Leckie, Alexander – Bahama Islands – Oct 2, 1801 – Blow, Richard –\nPortsmouth\n22. Donald  Burton – London – July 31, 1791 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n23. Beldermaker, Roquarth – Rotterdam – Oct 30, 1800 – Blow, Richard –\nPortsmouth\n24. Miscellaneous visiting cards\n25. Campaign ribbin: Harrison Benjamin\n26. Penciled excepts from the Virginia Gazette and the Journal of State Senate,\n1772-1781.\n27. Mitford, Mary – England – Nov 2, 1803 – Hunter, Mrs. – Portsmouth\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e36 pieces.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Briggs, Samuel – Petersburg – Feb 27, 1792 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n2. Briggs, Samuel – Petersburg – Feb 1, 1792 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n3. Briggs, Samuel – Petersburg – Feb 20, 1792 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n4. Briggs, Samuel – Petersburg – Jan 10, 1792 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n5. Briggs, Samuel – Petersburg – Feb 25, 1792 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n6. Brown, James – Richmond – Feb 12, 1792 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n7. Brown, James – Richmond – Feb 9, 1792 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n8. Brown, James – Richmond – Feb 16, 1792 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n9. Brown, James – Richmond – Feb 19, 1792 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n10. Withers, William – Feb 2, 1792 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n11. Anthony, J. – Halifax, NC – Aug 25, 1806 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n12. Charlton, Francis – Yorktown – Feb 23, 1792 – Blow, George\n13. Whitaker, E. – Dec 1, 1817. – Blow, George\n14. Jacobs, T. – May 5, 1815 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth [receipt]\n15. VveCouncler, Marchille – June 21, 1784 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n16. Buchannon  Pollok – Petersburg – Feb 8, 1804 – Blow, Richard –\nPortsmouth\n17. Trady  Co. – Cape – Dec 15, 1784 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n18. Harrison, William – Cadiz – Aug 25, 1784\n19. Nicholson, Robert – Williamsburg – Feb 6, 1792 – Blow, Richard –\nPortsmouth\n20. Unidentified letter, difficult to read.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Correspondence journal of George Blow, 1804-1829. Contains a record of G.\nBlow's outgoing correspondence during the 1804-1829 period. It also contains\nfor letters penned by Richard Blow in 1804.\n2. Correspondence journal of Richard Blow, 1813-1814. Portsmouth and\nNorfolk. 309 pages. Outgoing correspondence.\n3. Correspondence journal of Richard Blow, 1805-1806. Portsmouth and\nNorfolk. 300 + pages. Outgoing correspondence.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Correspondence journal of Richard Blow, 1790-1792. 220 pages.\n2. Account ledger of George Blow for Sussex and Southampton Co., 1830-1844.\n362 pages.\n3. Journal of \"Baker  Blow\" with a record of pitch landing and work at the South Quay, 1783-1785. 120 pages.(Moved to Blow Family Papers Series 5: Ledgers, Bound Volume # 69.)\n4. Notebook of math work by George Blow, 1799.\n5. Military notebook of George Blow. 15 pages.\n6. Medical notebook of Dr. Richard Blow, 1844. Sussex County.\n7. Booklet entitled \"The Life of George Washington.\" Philadelphia, C.P. Wayne\nPublishers, 1807. With maps showing the terrain cover by General\nWashington during the Revolutionary War\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Notebook of Richard Blow, Jr., 1830. Contains notes on medical lectures and\nsimilar matters.\n2. W.N. Blow's diary/farm daybook, circa 1866. Records a record of daily\nweather and farm labors performed at Tower Hill.\n3. Notebook of Richard Blow, Jr. 1830. Contains notes on the lectures of Dr.\nNathaniel Chapman. 506 pages.\n4. \"Jubilee Thanksgiving Service, Grace Church, Petersburg, VA, 1891.\"\nConcerns the labors of Rev. Churchill Gibson by Rev Alfred Randolph.\n5. Diploma of Richard Blow, Jr. from the Philadelphia Medical Institute, 1831.\n[Oversized file]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. \"The Poems of Charles Hansford,\" 1765. Owned by Benjamin Waller of\nWilliamsburg\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e2. Theater folder, 1880. Joe Jefferson acting.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e3. John Cargill family genealogy.\n4. Letter of Lee Hall, Portsmouth, 1804.\n5. Incoming letters of Livie Blow from her father, George Blow, circa 1855.\n6. Incoming letters of Livie Blow written by her sisters, 1855.\n7. Blow, George – Williamsburg – Aug 3, 1804 – Blow, Richard\n8. Blow, George – Williamsburg – Oct 26, 1805 – Blow, Richard\n9. Agreement of Elizabeth Blow Jurgenson to deposit the Blow family papers at\nthe College of William and Mary's library, Special Collections division.\n10. Blow, George – Jan 1833 – Mason, John Y.\n11. Genealogy on the Waller, Blow, and Allmand families.\n12. Wills of Robert Hall Waller (1807), Richard Blow (1761), and Richard Blow\n(1833)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. College of William and Mary – Feb 5, 1822 – William N. Blow\n2. Blow, George – 1804-1805 – Blow, Richard – these letters were written by G.\nBlow was attending the College of WM [11 letters]\n3. Estate papers of Robert H. Waller, 1808-1813.\n4. Cunningham, Wm  Alex – Glasgow – April 6, 1772 – Briggs  Blow –\nSouthampton\n5. Incoming correspondence of Richard Blow from various senders, 1785-1799.\n[18 letters]\n6. Outgoing correspondence of Richard Blow, 1800. [3 letters]\n7. Estate papers of William Waller, 1799.\n8. Paradise, Lucy – Williamsburg – Aug 2, 1806 – Blow, Richard [?]\n9. Blow, Elizabeth – Tower Hill – June 1826 – Blow, George\n10. Incoming correspondence of Richard Blow, Sr. from George Blow, 1822-\n1828. [11 letters]\n11. Incoming correspondence of Richard Blow, Sr. from R.W. Blow, 1822 and\n1827. [7 letters]\n12. Incoming correspondence of Richard Blow, Sr. from various senders, 1822.\n[13 letters, 2 from George Blow]\n13. Incoming correspondence of Richard Blow, Sr. from George Blow while at\nTower Hill, 1811-1816. One of these letters penned in Oct 1816 discusses a\nproposed slave insurrection by Gen. Sampson. [22 letters]\n14. Incoming correspondence of Richard Blow, Sr. from various senders, 1811-\n1832. [8 letters]\n15. Agreement of Richard Blow with Allan  Anderson for rent of houses, 1830.\n16. Blow, William N. – College of William and Mary – Nov 27, 1839 – Blow,\nLavinia C.\n17. Genealogy of Emma Blacknall Ragland Jeffcott (granddaughter of W.N.\nBlow) with a letter, 1899.\n18. Photograph of Lavinia C. Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Ritchie, John – Cabin Point – Feb 23, 1768 – Briggs, Capt. Charles – Sussex\n2. Warden, Hugh – Carron – June 10, 1772 – invoice\n3. Knox, James – Glasgow – July 20, 1772 – Warden, Hugh – invoice\n4. Gilfillan  McLamont – Glasgow – July 22, 1772\n5. Smith, William – Glasgow – July 25, 1772\n6. Warden, Hugh – Glasgow – 1772-1773\n7. Agreement between Richard Blow, Col. Benjamin Baker, and Col. Oldham,\n1779. Discusses a trade agreement.\n8. Crew, Richard – London – Aug 18, 1783 – Blow, Richard\n9. Barksdale, William – Petersburg – July 9, 1784 – Briggs, George –\nPortsmouth\n10. Bedinger, Dan – Norfolk – March 16, 1784\n11. Coffin, James – Boston – Oct 9, 1784 – Briggs, George – Portsmouth\n12. Bland, James – Portsmouth – 1785-1786 – Blow, Richard – Petersburg\n13. Hay, William – Richmond – May 21, 1785 – Blow, Richard\n14. Green, John – Petersburg – May 23, 1785 – Blow, Richard\n15. Wills, John – Richmond – Oct 3, 1785 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n16. Dunlop, Arch. – Cabin Point – Oct 18, 1785 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n17. Burwell, Nathl. – Carter's Grove – Oct 29, 1785 – Blow, Richard –\nPortsmouth\n18. Nicolson, George – Richmond – Nov 15, 1785 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n19. Blow, Richard – May 18, 1787 – Williamson, James – invoice\n20. Donald  Burton – Glasgow – 1788 – Blow, Richard – invoices\n21. Neilson, James – Charleston – Oct 24, 1788 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e43 Invoices.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Record book of Richard Blow at Tower Hill, 1760-1830. \"Ledger of slaves\nand horses owned.\" [Donated to the College of William and Mary, Special\nCollections by Mrs. Edward Jeffcott in 1961.]\n2. Blow, Richard – March 21, 1806 – Harrison, Capt. Henry – letter discusses conditions at Tower Hill before R. Blow took over.\n3. Tuition of George Blow, 1802.\n4. Digges, William Jr. – Williamsburg – May 17, 1806 – Waller, Robert H. – Williamsburg\n5. Harrison, B. – Brandon – March 1, 1792 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n6. Wormeley, Ralph – Rosegill – March 10, 1798 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n7. Burwell, Nath. [by P. Burwell] – Carter's Grove – Feb 13, 1796 – Blow,\nRichard – Norfolk\n84\n8. Blow  Scammell account with Richard Blow, 1802-1803.\n9. Brig Hoffman account with Richard Blow, 1796.\n10. Peter Carter, undated invoice/letter.\n11. Summons for R. Blow to appear at the US District Court, 1796.\n12. Barber, John – Sept 26, 1796 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n13. Hoomes, John – B. Green – Feb 1, 1796 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n14. Hoomes, John – B. Green – June 1798 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk [two\nletters]\n15. Portsmouth Store account with the Norfolk Store, 1796-1797.\n16. Thompson, Thomas – Richmond – June 20, 1798 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n17. Walker  Kennedy – Philadelphia – June 24, 1798 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n18. Knox and Hay – Hull, England – July 20, 1799 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n19. Moore, George – London – 1799 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n20. Lamb  Younger – London – Dec 21, 1799 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n21. Myers, Mr. [memo] – 1799 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n22. Wilkinson, William – 1791[?] – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n23. Brickell, William – Hertford, Co. – May 12, 1800 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n24. W. Rotch invoice, 1801.\n25. Flournoy, D. – Paris – July 3, 1801 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n26. Thompson, T. – Richmond – May 26, 1801 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n27. Shepherd, A. – New York City – May 26, 1802 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n28. Major Armistead account with R. Blow, 1802.\n29. Gilleat  Mackinder account with R. Blow, 1802.\n30. Livingston, Shannon – Williamsburg – Feb 24, 1803 – Blow, Richard –\nNorfolk\n31. William Wright of Crany Island account with R. Blow, 1803.\n32. Apoth Bill – 1798-1800 – Blow, Richard\n33. Blow, Richard – April 1803 – Maynard, Edward – account\n34. Bill of landing for wine of R. Blow, 1803.\n35. Nathaniel Burwell – Madeira – 1803 – account with Dolphin Drew [sale by\nBlow]\n36. Buchannon  Pollok account with R. Blow, 1803.\n37. Talbot Godwin account with R. Blow, 1803.\n38. Nye, Capt. T. – New Bedford – Dec 24, 1804 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n39. Lamb  Younger – London – Feb 2, 1804 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n40. Huttleston, H. – N. Bedford – April 3, 1804 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n41. Brothers DeBaugen – Dunkirk – April 20, 1804 – Blow, Richard –\nPortsmouth\n42. Stott, Daniel – Dunkirk – May 21, 1804 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n43. Hoomes, John – B. Green – Maay 21, 1804 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n44. Howland, J. – New Bedford – March 9, 1806 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n45. Tucker, James – Norfolk – Jan 20, 1806 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n46. Starbock, D. – Portsmouth – Nov 22, 1806 – Blow, Richard\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Maury, James – Liverpool – Jan 13, 1807 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk – letter\ndiscusses the conclusion of the treaty of amenity, navigation, and commerce\nbetween the US and Britain.\n2. Copy of affidavit and notary certification to the Hunters, London, 1807\n3. Barksdale, William – London – July 31, 1808 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n4. Proctor, Samuel – Canal – Aug 16, 1808 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n5. Doty, Isaac – New York – March 11, 1809 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n6. Strange, James – Petersburg – March 11, 1809 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n7. Hatcher, Benjamin – Manchester – March 16, 1809 – Blow, Richard –\nNorfolk\n8. Doty, Isaac – New York – March 9, 1809 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n9. Scammell, James – July 1, 1809 – James  George Belsches – Petersburg\n10. Cullack, Hugh – Kennebunk – Sept 3, 1809 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n11. Newton, Thomas – Washington DC – March 10, 1810 – Blow, Richard –\nNorfolk\n12. Howland, George – New Bedford – April 27, 1810 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n13. Pegram, Edward Jr. – Petersburg – Dec 24, 1910 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n14. Parcels of wine shipped from Madrid to Col. Nathaniel Burwell, 1811.\n15. Allen, Thomas – Norfolk – May 14, 1811 – Howland, James Jr. – New\nBedford\n16. Invoices for the ship Augusus – 1811 – Blow, Richard\n17. Wise, George S. – New York – March 14, 1815 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n18. Cocke, R.H. – Bacon's Castle – March 28, 1815 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Unidentified photograph, circa 1900.\n2. Clipping obituary of George Blow, Jr., 1901.\n3. Three imprints, 1901-1903.\n4. Miscellaneous receipts of the Blow family, 1829. [6 items]\n5. Burwell, Nathaniel – Carter's Grove – 1795 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n6. Wright, William – Norfolk – 1820 – Newton, Thomas (member of congress)\n7. Blow, George P. – 1902 – Blow, Luty P. – Tower Hill\n8. Cash book of Tower Hill, 1884-1885.\n9. Negative Photostat; \"Occurrences and Events on Board US Frigate\nConstellation, 1799,\" original owned by Mrs. Katherine Blow.\n10. Page from surveyor's guide.\n11. Invoices from Donald  Burton, London, 1791.\n12. Invoices from Doughty  Nicholson, London, 1791.\n13. Letter from Talbot Godwin, Nansemond, 1804.\n14. Letter from Buchannan  Pollak, Petersburg, 1804.\n15. Bill of landing from William Paxton, London, 1784.\n16. Bill to Michael Bailey, Sussex, from Baker  Blow.\n17. Cash book, Portsmouth, 1795. [item is damaged]\n18. Letters to Luty P. Blow, 1902.\n19. Approximately 60 receipts, 1829.\n20. Armistead, T. – Richmond – 1804 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n21. Cash book, sales, Southampton, 1773. [fragment]\n22. Cash book, Portsmouth, 1789-1790. [damaged]\n23. Cash book, Portsmouth, 1787. [damaged]\n24. Correspondence of Cargill Blow to Luty Blow, Tower Hill, 1902.\n25. Rogers, Philip – West Hope – 1902 – Blow, Luty\n26. Blow, Willie – undated – Blow, Luty\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e24 pressed leaves, partial leaf from Old Testament, Book of Nimeveh, and manuscript of piano music, \"The Isabella Waltz.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e40 pieces of piano music.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e270 manuscripts, printed documents, clippings, correspondence and more.  Some items are pasted to sheets of a book; others loosely inserted.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e2 Carbon copies and other copies of \"History of the Blow Family of 'Tower Hill,' Sussex County, Virginia by Mrs. Robert Jurgeson. Includes research material.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ePart of Group 6 Accession.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOriginal Scrapbook pages with calligraphy notations on each page about what was included. Paper appears to be vellum. Pages numbered.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous papers, including a pardon of George Blow, Sr. dated 1865 October 5, \"for taking part in the late rebellion against the Government of the United States\", there is a letter of acceptance of this pardon in Box 43.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo Blow family account books, 1770 and 1804. Mss. Acc. 1973.47\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItems identified as \"Two Blow family account books 1770 and 1804\" were originally misidentified, and it is uncertain which of the ledgers in this box were referenced. The three ledgers contained in BFP Box 50 were moved to the Blow Family Papers Series 5: Ledgers: Bound Volumes, #72 Sam Briggs Waste Book, 1795-1805, 1865, #73 Ledger Norfolk  Portsmouth 1800-1803, #74 Ledger Portsmouth, 1805-1806. Nothing else was contained in Box 50 (empty box discarded).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBlow Family Papers. A few original documents, copies of genealogical and historical material from notebook of donor's grandfather, George Blow, a few Nelson House news clippings. Gift of John Blow. Mss. Acc. 1977.18 Addition\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePapers of George P. Blow, grandfather of the donor, consisting of US Naval Orders, 1877-1906. Gift of George Blow. Mss. Acc. 1985.45A Addition\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePapers of George Blow's grandfather, George Preston Blow, US Naval Officer; papers of his father George Waller Blow; early Blow and Waller family material including the seal of Benjamin Waller. Ca. 100 items. Gift of George Blow.  15 folders. Mss. Acc. 1986.37 Addition\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWaller Family wax Seal; Oaths of Allegiance and Supremacy, and Oath of Abjuration to Benjamin Waller signed by Chr. Lightfoot and Thomas Lee., May 24, 1748; copy of portrait of Robert Hall Waller; 1983 article onMarcBlow Gymnasium at William  Mary; and March 1921 letter to Robert M. Hughes about York Hall and Hughes Family. Mss. 1986.37.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScrapbook of George P. Blow, United States Navy.  Scrapbook with clippings, letters and more.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopies of genealogical records relating to the Blows in England, correspondence regarding Blow family lineage in this country, five folders of material relating to George Blow, Jr. military career and judgeship, George Preston Blow, USN, and George Waller Blow, father of the donor. Gift of George Blow.  Mss. Acc. 1986.38 Addition\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBound copy of \"The Blow Family of Virginia\" Publication \"The Blow Family\" by Captain George Preston Blow, Emma Blacknall Blow Freeman, Mary Frances Blow Hunter, Louise Blow Page, Lucy Cargil Pegram Scrivenor with additions by Adele Margaret Blow Chatfield-Taylor. Introduction is written by John M. Blow of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. June 9, 1997. Mss. Acc. 1986.42 Addition\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBound copy of \"The Blow Family of Virginia\" by Captain George Preston Blow, U.S.N., Emma Blacknall Blow Freeman, Mary Frances Blow Hunter, Louise Blow Page, Lucy Cargil Pegram Scrivenor with additions by Adele Margaret Blow Chatfield-Taylor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOne package of Blow family materials including originals and typescripts of a Blow-Indian deed, Civil War letter mentioning balloon trip, Herbert Hoover letter about a visit to York Hall, etc. Approximately 40 items plus notebook of typescript. Mss. Acc. 1988.01 Addition\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotebook of George Preston Blow, containing duplicate copies of notes, correspondence and other papers relating to the Blow and Waller Families and excerpts from the William and Mary Quarterly, Vol. VIII, No. 3-January, 1900).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Blow's log book.  Log book of Lt. George P. Blow, of the steamer Potomac, 8 April - 20 August 1898, en route from Pensacola to Guantanamo Bay to survey two Spanish wrecks. Mss. Acc. 1989.11 Addition\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwenty-three items, 1613-1939, chiefly English documents, some of which relate to Blows in England. Gift of Michael Blow. Mss. Acc. 1989.28 Addition\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeeds to Nelson House in Yorktown; genealogy of the Waller family; the St. Louis Blows; Blow Gym dedication; copy of Marilyn Harper's George Washington Master's regarding early restoration work in Virginia including York Hall; miscellaneous 20th century Blow papers. Two letters from George Preston Blow (1860-1922) to his wife immediately after the explosion of the USS Maine on February 15, 1898. Both letters dated February 16, 1898. Gift of George Blow. Mss. Acc. 1990.19 Addition\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 letters to General Cornelius Hays. Three Hays items collected by George Blow including ALS by Harriet E. Schofield to Mrs. Gen. Hays, 29 Dec. 1880; Maj. Gen. Humphreys to Gen. Hays from the Head-Quarters, Army of the Potomac about confirming position (12 July 1863); and Gov. Alexander Rice to Mrs. Cornelia G. Hays about endorsing her son's appointment to a cadetship at West Point (13 Mar. 1878). Mss. Acc. 1990.35 Addition\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOne folder of ephemera relating to George Blow's mother's participation in the United Nations Conference on International Organization, San Francisco, 1945, including autographs of delegates, ticket stubs, and visitor's cards(Katharine Cooke Blow was the staff member). Mss. Acc. 1991.08 Addition\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo photographs of the donor's father, Richard Blow and nephew of Allmand Blow, brother of George Preston Blow. Photographs are ca. World War I and early 1970s. Mss. Acc. 1991.13 Addition\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSixteen copies of Richard Blow letters, list of enslaved, Waller family material, William N. Blow material. Late 18th and 19 century. Copies of papers in possession of Eastern State Hospital care of Librarian Blanton McLean. Not to be quoted from, reproduced, or published without permission of Eastern State. Gift of Eastern State Hospital through Librarian Blanton McLean. Mss. Acc. 1991.35 Addition\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSixteen copies of Richard Blow letters,  Waller family material, and William N. Blow material. Late 18th and 19 century.  Xerox copies of papers in possession of Eastern State Hospital care of Librarian Blanton McLean.  Not to be quoted from, reproduced, or published without permission of Eastern State.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDraft of the \"Blow Family of Virginia.\"  Gift of George Blow. Mss. Acc. 1991.40 Addition\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOne master copy and two other copies of William Nivison Blow's History of Tower Hill, input and slightly edited by John Blow. Discs with pictures included. Gift of John M. Blow. Disks transferred. 4 folders. Mss. Acc. 1991.44 Addition\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePapers of the Blow Family of \"Tower Hill\" in Sussex County, Virginia. Includes correspondence of George Blow, Sr., George Blow, Jr., Richard Blow, Robert Waller Blow, Elizabeth Waller Blow, William M. Blow, Lucy Peagram Blow, Fanny B. Hunter, M. H. Holt, Livia Ragland, Edwin Forts and others. Includes list of Virginia Military Institute Alumni from 1839-1902, military correspondence of William N. Blow, some financial documents of William N. Blow, George Blow essays to the President of the College of William and Mary, papers of the Agricultural Society of Sussex and more. Papers have been put into acid free folders, but have not been processed. Folder headings by donor have been used. Mss. Acc. 1992.05 Addition\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMinutes and subscription papers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInstructions for furrowing a millstone with illustrations. Handwritten and drawn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePossibly done by Richard Blow.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport card sent to George Blow from the Engineering Department of the U.S. Military Academy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFragments of account book pages. Legible.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ethree letters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnnual return of the 15th Regiment of the Virginia Regiment Militia commanded by Col. George Blow for the year 1822.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes George Blow, Jr.'s speech on the subject of secession.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFive letters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegarding financial matters. Some in fragments.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003efragment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to Miss Hunter and Miss Fanny B. Hunter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFragment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGenealogical information.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes administration of James Fenn, Affidavit of Elizabeth Hines, copy of indenture between Richard and George B low.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLedger sheets, inventory list and work estimates.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBills of Exchange, Duty Bonds, Receipts and Invoices.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGenealogical material on families of Blow, Waller, Camm, Wright, Cargill, Walke, Hines, Cocke, Calvert, Tazewell and Drew.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGenealogical material on the families of Thomas, Pickering, Thorogood, Ruffin, Phripps, Mason and Wingate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGenealogical material on the families of Waller, Cocke, Massenburg, Tazewell, Wright, Cargill and Jones.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotograph of a seated woman in a black dress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten by E.C. Jordan, C.E. Member of the Board. Concerns Maine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSketches, poem, coats-of-arms and newsclippings.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDisk of Family Photographs. Removed from folder to be handled by Digital Archivist (6/14/2023). Mss. Acc. 1992.29 Addition\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eALS of George Blow, Tower Hill, to his daughter Atala regarding friends and neighbors and George Blow's pending trip to Texas. Mss. Acc. 1995.42 Addition\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopies of genealogical notes from Blow Family bible (1715). Gift of John Blow.  (Related material:  Blow Family Bible, BX 5145 .A42 1715 folio Blow.  This bible includes some, but not all of the genealogical notes in the bound copy.  Missing are the pages with the births/deaths of enslaved people.) Mss. Acc. 1997.40 Addition\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letters including one letter each by newspaper publisher Robert McCormick, Clare Booth Luce, Hector Bolitho, Comte Phillipe Lafayette, Kitchener, and Virginius Dabney, Robert Kennedy, chiefly to father and donor. Gift of George Blow. 7 folders. Mss. Acc. 1999.55B Addition\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCombination of items received in 1978 and other years. September 22, 1878 letter to Hornet (mother-in-law) from Daniel (illegible) of Tower Hill while he was in Williamsburg, VA. Photocopies of letters of Lieutenant George P. Blow about the Maine explosion, about the sinking of the Spanish ship, Maria Theresa and the trial. Photocopy of a November 23, 1965 cover letter from Adel Chatfield-Taylor, daughter of Lt. George P. Blow, to Lieutenant (illegible) of the Naval Historical Foundation sending the material. Typed carbon copy on tissue paper of a poem, \"An Old Time Lover\" by Anne Virginia Culbertson, Tower Hill. Note on reverse name George Blow as the lover. Other notes, \"Tower Hill named by grandmother Martha Ruffin Blow because her great-grandfather was confined in the Tower of London\" and \"original sent me by Cousin Lutie P. Blow 8/25/43.\" Includes typed transcript of appointing James Warrington of Richmond to be his lawyer and lists names of all his slaves that were taken and includes Richard Blow, Col. Benj. Baker of NansemCover letter from John Baker about his research in Sussex County, Virginia where some of John Wigfall's slaves in South Carolina were taken without his permission and sold to people in Virginia, two being Richard Blow and George Blow. Some of the slave names appear on the inventory of slaves of Richard and George Blow, then possibly given to Michael Blow. ond County, Capt. Sinclair in Smithfield and William Hines of Southampton as purchasers. Dated April 18, 1792. Includes typed list of tithables and personal property taxes for Richard Blow from 1777 to 1810 which includes names of his slaves. June 16, 1873 Richmond (Virginia) Post Office Mail Arrangement schedule. Back of card \"To J.S.B. from D.S.F. May 20, 1944.\" May 9, 1822 letter to George Preston Blow from Caleb Bonsal of Norfolk, Virginia about the completion of the Encyclopaedia and George Preston Blow's subscription. Mss. Acc. 2008.273 Addition.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrimarily contains correspondence between members of the Blow family, including Eliza Waller Blow, Colonel George Blow, Judge George Blow, and others. Mss. Acc. 2010.571 Addition\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe correspondence of John O'Grady Allmand was processed into folders in the same organization in which it was received. Some of the letters had been sorted by the previous owners by senders and some were sorted by subject matter, but an initial survey noted several senders in different folders. This accounts for the different dates on the folders.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSeveral letters from brother W.H. Allmand. Died before November 15, 1865, Maybe October 18; Contacted yellow fever in Mexico in 1847; sailed on USS Arctic from New York to Liverpool. On USS Baltic May 13, 1855.(note accompanying materials). Most of the letters are undated except for the day of the week. Letter from W.H. Allmand about duty and travels along Alvarado River near Vera Cruz, Mexico; mentions Commodore Perry Januray 29, 1848 Letter from W.H. Allmand stationed on USS Germantown anchored near Vera Cruz directing business and personal affairs. September 7, 1847. Copy of letter from Commodore Perry on W.H. Allmand contracing illness in Mexico .January 29, 1848 Letter asking for medicine Letter on death of John Barrand Numerous letters from W.H. Allmand to John O'Grady Allamnd for suits, tailoring, shoes, and money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to John O'Grady Allmand while he lived in Baltimore, Maryland from family members who lived in Norfolk, Virginia. Numerous letters from various nieces on family news Numerous letters from cousins concerning family news and some requesting fabric for clothes Several letters of recommendation from Norfolk, Virginia businessmen for John O'Grady Alllamnd to use while seeking employment in Baltimore, Maryland, cMarch, 1853.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePersonal letters from family and friends Several letters from W.H. Allmand while serving in the U.S. Navy c1853\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters from Luly (sister) are the majority of letters in the folder. Letters from his brother W.H. Allamnd, his mother and several from friends are also included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePersonal letters and business acquaintances\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters from brother W.H. Allmand Letter from friend in Norfolk, Virginia about hoping Maryland joing the Confederate States of America Letter from friend in Yokohama, Japan, September 26, 1861 Several letters from E.F. Blow Several letters from Luly Letter from Luly about effect of emancipation proclamation on negroes in Norfolk. January 2, 1863.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApplications for membership in Daughters of the American Revolutions and Colonial Dames\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVarious legal notes and receipts George Blow vs Boston Wharf, (c1802) Virginia Second Judicial Court Indictment for House burning, February 5, 1829 Suffolk Water Company Legal Paper, July 10, 1884 W. Norris Trust  May 4, 1859 Petition to U.S. Congress over shipment of cotton to Philadelphia from Norfolk, Virginia, undated Sheridan vs Sheridan Divorce decree, May 7, 1873 Carney family civil suit, March 17, 1880 William Bousch will, c1834 (slaves included) Slander suit, c1884 Arrest warrant for murder, James F. Martin, May 6, 1858 Divorce petition of Hannah Whitlock and request alimony, c1819 Property Bond, c1829. Sale of land by John Hatton to U.S. of land in Porsmouth, Virginia  March, 1854 Civil suit by Robert Ward, c 1870 Will of\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters for debt collection, grocery receipts, home and business  repair receipts, US  Navy commissaries (7/30/1843), Instructions for executing the commission (c1820)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCivil suit against John Ferguson for carrying away a slave named Erasmus Hunt,  August 1,1826 Civil suit for the collection of debt from merchants in Norfolk Virginia, c1832 Civil suit over the inheritance of a slave named \"Kate\" and her son \"Ned\", c1824 Arrest warrant for Thomas Dee accused of burglary of Roman Catholic Church with witness statements,  /August 23, 1859 Legal Notes, May 22,1885 Jury instruction notes for murder trail, undated\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCommonwealth of Virginia suing James E. Bell for failure to perform duties 1871-1873 Declaration for carrying away a slave c1837 Martha Wright WIll contestation c1877 Grocery sales receipt, January 4,1859 Property Sale of John J. Watson c1872 Promissary Notes c1844-1857 Civil suit against Norfolk and Petersburg Railroad, July 29,1856\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSeaboard  Roanoke Railroad Company vs. County of Norfolk suit c1880 Virginia Commonwealth vs Misdemeanor Sanderlin Record, October 9,1881 Last Will and Testament Daniel Gary Barrand,October 25,1865 Civil suit on land, March 17,1880 Sheridan vs Sheridan Divorce and Civil suit 4April 11,1872 McWhorter vs Roper Civil suit over public property c1858 Rudder  Turner vs Marine Insurance Company of Norfolk civil suit, January 16,1826 Estate of Vincent Parlato: inventory and acount ledgar, undated Payment receipts c1850s Letters dealing with a Trust, business letters, business records dealing with shipping and insurance c1851-1852\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescription of these ledgers can be accessed on-site by consulting the paper inventory.  Brief descriptions are given here.  Many of the ledgers, day books and accounts are in poor condition and parts are not legible or missing.  \nLocation of the business or the compiler of the accounts often cannot be determined and are noted with a ?.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStore Accounts at Tower Hill Plantation, Southampton County, Norfolk Store, James Dunlop  Co.,individual accounts and overseer accounts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePersonal accounts and expenses, accts from blacksmith shop, mill, shoemaker shop, cotton machine (bought in 1828), Hampden-Sydney college for son, James River Plantation and coopers shop.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlat of Tower Hill and itemized contracts and accounts of Tower Hill by William T. Blow.  Other farm accounts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInventory of goods under \"Aug. 20, 1770; tobacco crop (1765-1771), Invoice by Peggie from Glasgow and other ships (1841).  Loose papers of James City Plantation accountys.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIndex F-Z.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePage 30:  letter to General Henry Lee.  Includes Blow and Scammell letters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to Nathaniel Burwell, Lucy Paradise and Littleton W. Tazewell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn bad condition.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLong inventory of goods in the store.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBadly water stained and rotted.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccouonts with individuals, warehouse inspectors, Gray's creek, Cabin Point, Hog Island and more.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShipping, individual, and Tower Hill accounts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShipping,distillery and brigs accounts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to Tower Hill new store on page 19 (1787).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNames are families from Sussex and Southampton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript notes on accounting methods in front of ledger.  Indexed.  Accouonts with Norfolk, Williamsburg, Sussex, Southampton, W.H. Waller, estate, Edmund Waller, estate, Tower Hill Plantation, James City Plantation, Williamsburg houses, Blow  Scammel \"late Sussex Merchants, blacksmith shop, shingles, coopers, and African Colonization Society, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDr. Richard Blow practiced medicine from 1836-1843.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes tavern accounts of expenditures of an unknown person in Williamsburg, 1751.  Many Williamsburg names included. Pages 1 and 2.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes comments by George Blow. Talks about crop rotation, cider press, etc.  \"Balances\" written on binding front.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes notes of Dr. Jackson's lectures.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopies of letters from the Governor and others recommending Blow for Lieutenant in the Regular Army.  Mentions that he is a graduate of VMI and a civil engineer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e100 pages with many loose items.  Includes family correspondence and events, including his in-laws' family, General George Thomas of Maine and other Thomas family members.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e#69 Journal of \"Baker  Blow\" with a record of pitch landing and work at the South Quay, 1783-1785. 120 pages.(Moved from Blow Family Papers Box 33-d.) 12 1/2' x 8 1/4\" x 1 1/4\".\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\"Pitch Landing\" written at top of pp 1-106, also contains 17 pages of undated algebraic calculations.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e#70 Ledger (1785-1786), Richard Blow. Account book. Also contains a child's pencil drawings and doodles (boxing, soldier, scribbles). 14 3/4\" x 10\" x 2.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLedger (1791-1793). Unidentified account book. Later inscription \"Lucy Blacknall Tower Hill Virginia Susanna\" written on inside front cover. Lucyblacknall (1854-1942). 12 1/2\" x 8\" x 1/8\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSam Briggs Waste Book (1791-1805). No cover, apges deteriorated, water damaged, with mold. Letter book pre 1791 November 10 (first readable date)- 1793 December 11. Waste book dated 1805 \"The following is an inventory of the effects, both real and personal being a list of the balances on my favor and against me, transferred from ledger A dated 31st, ult.\" Payables and receivables 1805 January. Journal entries. Alphabetical indicesto the ledger about midway through. Also contains 1865 January 5 soils report, \"practical details of construction of galleries of mines\", \"Double entry waste book\". 13\" x 8 1/2\" x 1\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLedger. Norfolk 1800 September 1 - 1801 March. Portsmouth 1801 March - 1803 April. Some pages torn, cut, or poked, there are a few small pelets (bird shot?), possibly the source of the puncture holes. 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Prominent correspondents in the collection include Philip Barraud, John Hartwell Cocke, Henry Lee and Edmund Ruffin. Most of these accessions were integrated as the collection was partially processed, but some are boxed separately."," Includes a Blow family scrapbook containing many manuscript items. Collection includes: correspondence of Richard Blow (1746-1833), merchant, who had stores in Virginia and North Carolina; letterbooks, 1770-1813, of Richard Blow; and account books, 1764-1812, of Richard Blow; correspondence of George Blow (1787-1870) and his account book, 1824-1829; correspondence of Doctor Richard Blow (1810-1855) and George Blow, Jr. (1813-1894); correspondence concerning the College of William and Mary, the University of Virginia, and Hampden-Sydney College; a typescript history of \"Tower Hill,\" by William Nivison Blow with pen and ink drawings; medical account books, 1836-1851, of Dr. Richard Blow; and notes, 1810-1815, concerning experimental farming."," The Nottoway Indian deed (indenture) with transcript was separated and is located with oversized items."," The Blow family scrapbook contains miscellaneous items including: deeds, 1738-1745, from the Nottoway Indians; land records; accounts of Richard Blow's stores, obituary and will (copy) of Richard Blow (1746-1833); letters to Richard Blow; and material concerning the 4th Regiment, Virginia Militia; 15th Regiment, Virginia Militia; 3rd Brigade, Virginia Volunteers (Confederate States Army) and Sussex Light Dragoons (Company H, 13th Virginia Cavalry, Confederate States Army)."," Some accessions are boxed and labeled separately, but most (particularly the early accessions) have been integrated into the collection."," Blow Family Account Books 1783-1844 are available on 1 reel of microfilm in Swem Library's microforms area call number 1993.27. Manuscript notes on the Blow family of Virginia also available on 1 reel.","Although called 'Series 1' here, the actual boxes are labeled 'Group 6'.","1. William, Randolph, March 1, 1787. 2. Burton, Robert, London, March 1, 1787, Portsmouth, VA 3. Gordon, Westmore Maitland, Petersburg, March 4, 1787, Portsmouth 4. Calvert, Samuel, Norfolk, March 9, 1787, Portsmouth 5. Read, Gwyn, March 9, 1787, Portsmouth 6. Owens, Edward, Norfolk, March 9, 1787, Portsmouth 7. Harrow, G. Alexander and Campbell, Janson, Cabin Point, March 11, 1787, Portsmouth 8. Long, Neh., So. Quay, March 19, 1786, Portsmouth 9. Jos. Hays and Co., Murfreesborough, March 20, 1787, Portsmouth 10. Campbell and I'Anson, Cabin Point, March 19, 1787, Portsmouth 11. Peter Thos., Cabin Point, March 21, 1787, Portsmouth 12. Donald, Alexander, Richmond, March 22, 1787, Portsmouth 13. Jos. Hays and Co., Murfreesboro, March 22, 1787 14. Typescript re Dred Scott, 1800-1858","1. Gordon \u0026 Kain -1784-1787 2. Keeling, Thorogood - 1786-1787 3. Kemp, William - 1787 4. Habden, Seth - 1787 5. Blow, Richard - 1785 (to Charles Moore) 6. Hughes, Lux - 1787 7. Turner, E. Capt. - 1787 8. Manning, Michl. - 1789-1790 9. Mabry, Danl. - 1786 10. Lane, Josiah - 1786 11. Pitman, Benj. - 1784-1786 12. Phillipps, Alexander - 1784. 13. Moore, Randolph - 1786 14. Littlejohn, William - 1784 15. Portlock, William - 1789 16. Moody, Isaiah - 1784 17. Kerr, John - 1784","1. Petersburg Store - Petersburg - March 25, 1793 - Norfolk Store - Norfolk","1. Lamb and Younger - Halifax - June 13, 1796 Lamb and Younger - London - June 22, 1796 Lamb and Younger - London - June 25, 1796 Lamb and Younger - London - June 22, 1796 Lamb and Younger - London - June 30, 1796 Lamb and Younger - London - June 25, 1769 Lamb and Younger - June 30, 1796 Lamb and Younger - Liverpool - July 6, 1796 Lamb and Younger - Kendal - July 12, 1796 Lamb and Younger - Liverpool - July 22, 1796 Lamb and Younger - Liverpool - July 23, 1796 Lamb and Younger - London - July 26, 1796 - Norfolk Lamb and Younger - London - July 4, 1796 Lamb and Younger - London - July 6, 1796 Lamb and Younger - London - July 7, 1796 Lamb and Younger - Salop - July 8, 1796 Lamb and Younger - Woodsome - July 11, 1796 Lamb and Younger - Birmingham - July 20, 1796 2. Lamb and Younger - London - July 4, 1796 Lamb and Younger - London - not dated - Norfolk Lamb and Younger - London - July 2, 1796 Lamb and Younger - Manchester - June 25, 1796 Lamb and Younger - Ashton - July 11, 1796 Lamb and Younger - London - June 13, 1796 Lamb and Younger - London - July 4, 1796 Lamb and Younger - London - June 30, 1796 Lamb and Younger - London - June 24, 1796 Lamb and Younger - London - June 22, 1796 Lamb and Younger - London - June 22, 1796 3. Invoice - Lamb and Younger (outer covering) 1796","1. Correspondence; Nicolson, Thomas - Richmond - Oct 22, 1802 - Waller, Robert - Williamsburg, VA. 2. Correspondence; Lightfoot, William - Tedington - June 1, 1802 - Waller, Robert - Williamsburg. 3. Receipts/Invoices and Accounts, 1789-1811 Waller, Robert - Williamsburg - 1798-1799 - Galt, Dr. A.D. - Williamsburg Waller, Robert - 1801-1802 - Galt and Son - Williamsburg Waller, Robert - Jan 1, 1802 Waller, Robert - Jan 22, 1802 - Henley, Leonard - Williamsburg Henley, Leonard - March 9, 1802 - Waller, Robert Hubbard, Matt - March 19, 1802 - Waller, Robert Duncan, George - March 25, 1802 - Waller, Robert Waller, Robert - April 22, 1802 Greenhow, Robert Waller, Robert - May 17, 1802 - John Bryan Lightfoot, William - Tedington - July 17, 1802 - Waller, Robert Waller, Robert - 1802-1803 - Deneufville - Peter, Robert - Williamsburg Waller, Robert - Dec 31, 1802 - Bracken, John - Williamsburg Waller, Robert - Jan 1, 1803 - Bryan, John Waller, Robert - June 1802 - Coke, Richard Waller, Robert - June 8, 1802 - Cowan, Hendry Waller, Robert - June 14, 1802 - Charlton, Mary Waller, Robert - 1801-1802 - Coke, Richard Waller, Robert - 1802-1803 - Coke, Richard Waller, Robert - 1802 - Lee, Haynes Blow, Richard - 1809-1811 - Armistead, Jesse 4. Waller, Robert - 1796-1801 - Semple, James - Williamsburg Waller, Robert - 1799 - Moody, Josias - Williamsburg Waller, Robert - 1799-1802 - Moody, Josias - Williamsburg Waller, Robert - Feb 5, 1801 - Sands, Thomas - Williamsburg Waller, Robert - July 24, 1801 - Sields Waller, Robert - Jan 4, 1802 - (tax receipt) Waller, Robert - Feb 9, 1802 - Stroud, William Waller, Robert - March 28, 1802 - Powell, Peter - Williamsburg Waller, Robert - Dec 28, 1802 - Smith, James - Williamsburg (tuition of Edmund) Waller, Robert - April 13, 1812 - Vizonneau, A. Waller, Robert Capt. - May 8, 1802 - Morrison, William (for cockade hat) Waller, Robert - July 3, 1802 - Bryan, Elizabeth Waller, Robert - July 2, 1802 - Mason, R. Waller, Robert - Dec 20, 1802 - Smith, John Waller, Robert - 1802 - Tommas, T. - Williamsburg (boot maker) Waller, Robert - May 1, 1802 - Smith, James (tuition of Edmund) Waller, Robert - 1802 - Tazewell, Dr. William - Williamsburg Waller, Robert - Nov 23, 1802 - McCandlish - W.M. - Williamsburg Waller, Robert - Oct 25, 1802 - Moir, James Ratcliffe, John - Jan 1, 1803 - Cowan, Hendry Royle, Elizabeth - March 5, 1802 - Waller, Robert (for Emma's tuition) Royle, Elizabeth - Jan 5, 1803 - Waller, Robert (for Hardress' tuition)","1. Mithado and Blow - March 1797 - Clerk of Dinwiddie Blow, Richard - 1797 - Clerk of Dinwiddie Blow, Richard - Norfolk - 1797 - Samuel, Cocke, Sheriff Blow, Richard - 1789 - Mabry, Col. Robert Blow, Richard - 1799 Irvin, James Blow, Richard - 1799 - West, William (overseer) Blow and Scammell - 1799-1800 - Peter, Thomas Blow, Richard - 1800 - Clerk of Sussex Co. Blow, Richard - Tower Hill - 1800 - Henderson, Thomas (worked in garden at Tower Hill) Blow, Richard - 1800 - Sheriff Sussex County Blow, Richard - 1800 - Bishop, Martha (weaving) Blow, Richard - 1800 - Collier, Sarah (weaving) Blow and Scammell - 1800 - Key, John Blow, Richard - Tower Hill - July 17, 1800 - West, William Blow, Richard - Oct 2, 1800 - Felts, Kinchen Blow and Scammell - Petersburg - Dec 9, 1800 - Moore Bowden and Company Blow and Scammell - July 23, 1800 - Peter, Thomas Blow and Scammell - Sussex - Jan 21, 1800 - Gilliam, R. Blow and Scammell - Tower Hill - Sept 8, 1801 - Edwards, Isaac Blow, Richard - Tower Hill - Feb 28, 1801 - West, William (wages) 2. Blow, Richard - Jan 14, 1801 - Booth, Robert (Sussex taxes) Blow, Richard - July 28, 1801 - Booth, Robert (Sussex taxes) Barnes, John - Dec 12, 1801 - Brown, Thomas Blow and Scammell - Tower Hill - Dec 29, 1801 - Walker, William Carsley, Jesse - Sussex C.H. - 1801 - Scammell, James Blow, Richard - Nov 16, 1801 - Brown, Jesse, Sheriff of Southampton Blow, Richard - Oct 15, 1801 - Hines, Stephen Blow, Richard - June 12, 1801 - Mason, David (colonel in Revolution) - Sussex","1. Blow, Richard - June 20, 1800 - Urquahart, Jno - Southampton Sheriff Blow and Scammell - July 24, 1802 - Hancock, Johnston Blow and Scammell - Jan 10, 1803 - Nicholson, Robert Blow, Richard - 1801 - Holt, William (overseer of wages) Blow, Richard [?] - May 22, 1803 - Maclin, William Scammell, James - June 1803 - Brown, Jesse, Sheriff of Southampton Blow and Scammell - Aug-Nov 1803 - Brown, Jesse, Sheriff of Southampton Scammell, James - July 9, 1803 - Peters, William Blow and Scammell - Aug 1803 - Rivers, Thos., Sheriff of Sussex County Blow, Richard - Sept 17, 1803 - Rivers, Thos., Sheriff of Sussex County Blow, Richard - Sept 17, 1803 - West, William and Benjamin Blow, Richard - Oct 24, 1803 - Hines, Allen Blow and Scammell - Oct 18, 1803 - Brown, Henry and Benjamin Blow and Scammell - Nov 2, 1803 - Page, John Blow and Scammell - Nov 27, 1803 - Hines, William Blow and Scammell - Dec 27, 1803 - Magee, Willie","Blow, Richard - 1799 - Urquahart, John - Southampton County Sheriff Blow, Richard - 1803 - R. Goodwin - Southampton County Sheriff Blow, Richard - 1804 - Rives, Tho. - Sussex County [four items] Blow and Scammell - 1804 - Lynch, Francis Blow, Richard - Tower Hill - May 19, 1804 - West, William (overseer of Town Hill) Blow and Scammell - May 15, 1804 - Clerk Sussex County Scammell, James - May 3, 1804 - Wren, Jesse Scammell, James - March 7, 1804 - Wallace, Tho. - Petersburg Goodwin, George - March 5, 1804 - Blow and Scammell Scammell, James - Feb 15, 1804 - Lynch, Francis - Petersburg Blow and Scammell - April 1804 - Lanier, Littleton Blow and Scammell - Sussex - 1804 - Sheriff of Sussex County Blow and Scammell - July 9, 1804 - Wren, Benjamin Blow and Scammell - Dec 28, 1804 - Birdsong, Butts Blow and Scammell - Dec 1804 - Sheriff of Sussex County Blow and Scammell - Aug 9, 1804 - Mason, Anty. Blow, Richard - May 16, 1804 - Sheriff of Sussex County Blow and Scammell - Sept 3, 1804 - Birdsong, Butts Blow and Scammell - Sept 6, 1804 - Parham, Leason Blow and Scammell - Sept 6, 1804 - Bonner, John, Jr. Blow and Scammell - Oct 29, 1804 - Williamson, Matt Blow and Scammell - Sept 11, 1804 - Lanier, Buchner Blow and Scammell - Sept 1804 - Sheriff of Southampton County","1. Lightfoot, William T. - May 17, 1805 - Waller, Robert H. - Williamsburg - Re: horse-breeding 2. Waller, Robert H. - Williamsburg - Aug 1804 Waller, Robert H. - Feb 1806 - Davis, James - Williamsburg merchant Warburton, Robert - April 1805 - Zalma, Rochive - Richmond merchant Waller, Robert H. - Jan-April 1805 Greenhow, R. - Williamsburg merchant Waller, Robert H. - 1805-1806 - Deneufville - Williamsburg merchant Waller, Robert H. - May 1805 - Greenhow, R. - Williamsburg merchant Waller, Robert H. - May-June 1805 - Pearman, John - Williamsburg tailor Waller, Robert H. - Oct 26, 1805 - Sands, Tho. Waller, Robert H. - Feb-March 1805 - Deneafville, P. - Williamsburg merchant Waller, Robert H. - Oct 10, 1805 - Bushby, John Waller, Robert H. - Oct 14, 1805 - Brooks, Edward Waller, Robert H. - Nov 2, 1805 - Barham, Lucy Waller, Robert H. - Nov 23, 1805 - Burwell, Carter - Carter's Cove Waller, Robert H. - Oct 9, 1805 - Sweeney, Moses - Williamsburg carpenter Waller, Robert H. - Dec 31, 1806 - Deneafville, P.R. Waller, Robert H. - Feb 10, 1806 - Davis, James Waller, Robert H. - Jan 6, 1806 - Hyde, Robert - Richmond Waller, Robert H. - April 17, 1806 - Henley, Leonard 3. Waller, Robert H. - 1803-1804 - Pearman, John - Williamsburg Waller, Robert H. - 1804-1805 - Coke, Richard - Williamsburg Waller, Robert H. - 1804-1805 - Hockaday - Williamsburg carpenter Waller, Robert H. - Nov 21, 1805 - McCandlish, Anderson - Williamsburg merchant Lang, George - Williamsburg - Oct 12, 1804 - Greenhow, Robert Lightfoot, William - Tedington - Aug 1805 - Waller, Robert -Williamsburg Waller, Robert H. - Williamsburg - 1805-1806 - McCandlish and Co. - Williamsburg merchant Waller, Robert H. - Oct 31, 1805 - Lightfoot, William - Tedington Waller, Robert H. - Feb 1805 - Ratcliff - Williamsburg carpenter Henley, Leonard - Feb 8, 1808 - Waller, Robert H. Waller, Robert H. - 1804-1805 - Henderson, J. - Williamsburg merchant Waller, Robert H. - 1804-1805 - Semple, James - Williamsburg carpenter Pierce, Francis - Nov 5, 1805 - Waller, Robert H. Henderson, James - Jan 7, 1806 - Nicolson, Andrew","Blow, Richard H. - Jan 1803 and Feb 1804 - Myrick, William Blow and Scammell - Jan 1803 and Feb 1804 - Myrick, William Blow and Scammell - Feb 20, 1804 Blow and Scammell - Jan 6, 1805 - Brown, Thomas Blow, Richard - 1804 - West, Fathy Blow and Scammell - Jan 18, 1805 - Birdsong, Britain Blow and Scammell - Jan 9, 1805 - Bailey, Britain Blow and Scammell - 1804 - Sheriff of Southampton [two items] Blow and Scammell - April 19, 1805 - Andrews, Isaac Blow and Scammell - Dec 12, 1805 - Magee, Willie Scammell, James - May 29, 1805 - Dunlop, James, Jr. - Petersburg Blow and Scammell - June 15, 1805 - West, William - overseer Blow and Scammell - July 12, 1805 - Wills, Goodwin Scammell, James - Sept 11, 1805 - Parham, William Williamson's Exor - June 1805 - Sheriff of Sussex County Blow, Richard - Aug 20, 1805 - Urquarhart, John Blow and Scammell - Aug 5, 1805 - Moss, Henry Blow and Scammell - July 19, 1805 - Mackensie, D. Blow, Mrs. - Sept 20, 1805 - Jones, Charles T. Blow and Scammell - Dec 17, 1805 - Magee, Willie Blow and Scammell - Dec 13, 1805 - Andrews, Isaac Scammell, James - Dec 21, 1805 - Parker, Frederick Scammell, James - Dec 31, 1805 - Booth, Peter and John Blow and Scammell - Dec 14, 1805 - Newsum, Ch. S. Blow and Scammell - Dec 26, 1805 - Williams, Joll","Parker, Henry - March 19, 1802 - Scammell, James - Sussex Blow and Scammell - Dec 12, 1801 - Bonner, John Jr. - Sussex Blow and Scammell - Tower Hill - Jan 6, 1802 - Loftin, Thomas Blow, Richard - Jan 14, 1802 - Bailey, Britain Blow, Richard - March 1, 1802 - Mason, D. Blow and Scammell - March 31, 1802 - Rose, William Blow and Scammell - Tower Hill - June 18, 1802 - Ridley, Thomas Jr. Blow, Richard - June 21, 1802 - Forts, Joshua - Com. Revenue Blow and Scammell - June 22, 1802 - Britt, Daniel Blow and Scammell - July 28, 1802 - Pennington, Edward Blow and Scammell - August, 18, 1802 - Ridley, Thomas Jr. Blow and Scammell - August 12, 1802 - Morris, William Waller, Robert - August 31, 1802 - Roe, William Blow and Scammell - Sept 6, 1802 - Bonner, John Jr. Blow and Scammell - Aug 24, 1802 - Fitzhugh, Thomas Jr. Blow and Scammell - Oct 1802-1803 - Hancock, M.W. - Petersburg","Blow and Scammell - Sussex County - May 1801 - Sheriff Sussex County [two items] Blow, George - Oct 25, 1801 - Pehham, Thomas Blow and Scammell - March 23, 1802 - Mason, David Blow and Scammell - Sussex County - May 6, 1802 - Graves, David Com. Hines, Allen - Aug 4, 1803 - Pennington, James Scammell, James - June 20, 1803 - Collier, Richard Winfield, Adams - Aug 25, 1804 - Lane, Thomas [fragment] Clerk's receipts - undated Blow, Richard - Norfolk - March-April 1804 - Clerk of Southampton County Blow, Richard and Co. - Norfolk - March-Nov 1805 - Clerk of Southampton Co. Blow and Scammell - Sussex County - Jan-Nov 1805 - Clerk of Sussex County Scammell, James - March 1806 - Clerk of Sussex County Scammell, James - Nov-Dec 1805 - Clerk of Sussex County Blow and Scammell - Sept-Nov 1804 - Clerk of Southampton County Blow and Scammell - Feb-Nov 1804 - Clerk of Sussex County Blow and Scammell - Feb-Dec 1805 - Clerk of Sussex County Blow and Scammell - March-Dec 1807 - Clerk of Sussex County Blow and Scammell - Aug 25, 1809 - Council, Joseph Blow, Richard - March 1806 - Clerk of Southampton County Blow and Scammell - Dec 9, 1799 - Com. Sussex County Blow and Scammell - 1800-1808 Com. Sussex County [seven items]","Blow and Scammell - Sept 23, 1807 - Clanton, Nathan - Georgia Blow and Scammell - Sussex County - March 16, 1808 - Hines, Tempy Blow, Richard - Norfolk - Oct 22, 1801 - Gray, Thomas - Petersburg Blow and Scammell - Aug 18, 1809 - Andrews, Isaac Blow and Scammell - Jan 10, 1806 - Blow, Thomas R. - exor of Henry Blow","1. Wallace, Colston - Aug 12, 1803 - Blow and Scammell - bond Blow and Scammell - Dec 13, 1803 - Carter, Michael - bond Blow and Scammell - May 1, 1804 - Carter, Michael Wallace, Colston - Feb 28, 1805 - Blow and Scammell Wallace, Colston - May 1804 - Blow and Scammell Gilliam, Burwell - Sept 1806 - Blow and Scammell Brown, William - 1806-1808 - Blow and Scammell Blow, George - April 28, 1809 - Wright, Willis Blow and Scammell - Aug 31, 1809 - Blow, Richard Turney, Donellson - Sept 26, 1806 - Blow and Scammell Davis, Nathan - Sussex County - Aug 5, 1803 - Blow and Scammell Gray, Edwin - Southampton - May 1, 1814 - Blow, Richard Gray, Edwin - March 1815 - Blow, George Blow, George - Tower Hill - July 17, 1815 - D.H. Rawlings and Co. - Petersburg Gray, Edwin - April 1816 - Blow, George - exor. for Lucy Hall Gray, Edwin - March 1816 - Blow, George - Portsmouth - bond Doyal, Hardy - Feb 20, 1807 - Blow and Scammell Cobb, George B. - Halifax NC - April 1820 - Blow, George - Sussex Co. - bond 2. Clerk of Sussex Co. - May 1804 - Blow and Scammell - taxes for Gwaltney Deloach, Th. - Southampton - Nov 1802 - Blow and Scammell - Sussex County Lanier, Benjamin - April 6, 1807 - Blow and Scammell Chappell, William - July 18, 1807 - Blow and Scammell Johnson, William - April 15, 1809 - Blow and Scammell Horne, Ephram - Dec 1810 - Blow and Scammell Waggonage Account - undated Knight, Ephraim - 1812-1813 - Blow, George Horne, Ephram - April 1809 - Blow and Scammell Magee, James - April 1809 - Blow and Scammell Wren, James - Aug 1809 - Blow and Scammell Knight, Ephriam - Aug 1812 - Blow, Richard","Blow and Scammell - Sussex - 1807-1809 - Lynch, Francis - Petersburg merchant [thirteen items]","Blow and Scammell - Jan 1806 - Williamson, Joseph Blow and Scammell - Jan 1806 - Browne, Henry - for Birdsong Blow and Scammell - Jan 1806 - Gardner, Amos Blow and Scammell - Jan 1806 - Wren, Benjamin Blow and Scammell - Jan 1806 - Andrews, Isaac Scammell, James - April 1806 - Conrad, Sommerville L. James Scammell and Co. - April 1806 - Osborne, Jno - Petersburg Blow and Scammell - 1805-1806 - Lynch, Francis - Petersburg Blow and Scammell - May 1806 - Armistead, William - Norfolk Blow, Richard - Sussex - May 1806 - Sheriff of Sussex County Blow, Richard - June 1806 - Osborne, John Scammell, James - April 1806 - Brown, John Scammell, James - July 1806 - Revell, Holliday Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 1806 - Mabry, Robt. Sheriff of Southampton Blow and Scammell - Aug 29, 1806 - Lynch, Francis Blow and Scammell - Feb 1806 - Sheriff of Sussex County [two items] Blow and Scammell - Oct 1806 - Marks, William Blow and Scammell - Aug 1806 - Sheriff of Sussex County Blow and Scammell - March 1806 - Southampton County Sheriff","1. Blow, Richard (for his son) - Sept 1804 - Mr. Moir's Acct - Williamsburg Blow, George - July 1805 - Greenhow, Robert - Williamsburg merchant acct Blow, Richard (for his son) - 1804-1805 - Moir, James - Williamsburg tailor acct Blow, George - July 1805 - Orrill, John - Williamsburg tailor acct Blow, George - 1805-1806 - Coke, John - Williamsburg tavern acct. Blow, George - Dec 1805 - Greenhow, Robert Blow, George - Jan 1806 - Greenhow, Robert Blow, George - Oct 1806 - Greenhow and Cole Blow, George - Feb 1807 - Greenhow and Cole Blow, George - Nov 1808 - Marks, James Blow, George - Oct 1808 - Dohaghey, John Blow, Richard - Aug 1807 - Taylor, John Blow, George - June 1808 - Battell, John B. - Norfolk [two items] Blow, George - May 1808 - Higgins, Eugene - Norfolk [two items] Blow, George - 1807-1808 - Bonsal Conrad and Co. - book dealer Blow, George - Jan 1808 - Royle, Hunter - Williamsburg 2. Blow, George - 1807 - Bonsal Conrad and Co. - Norfolk Blow, George - May 1807 - Mackinder and White Blow, George - May 1807 - Maddon, John - Norfolk Blow, George - Dec 1807 - The Enquirer - Richmond Blow, George - Aug 1806 - Gillie and Mackinder - Norfolk Blow, George - undated - Hudson, E. - vendue books Blow, George - Oct 1805 - Gilliad and Mackinder - Norfolk Blow, George - Feb 1807 - Taylor, R and J - Norfolk Blow, George - Oct 1805 - Bronsal Conrad and Co. - Norfolk - books Blow, George - Dec 1808 - Drury, John -Southampton - furniture Blow, George - Feb 1808 - Donaghy, John Blow, George - undated - Johnson, John - military hat Blow, George - March 1808 - Betsy and Peggy - packet Blow, George - March 1808 - Cluff, Ann - bandbox Blow, George - March 1808 - Cluff, M. - jeweler Blow, George - March 1808 - Delaney, Edward - Norfolk","Davis, Henry - May 1806 - Blow and Scammell Constable of Southampton County - March 1806 - Butts, William Blow and Scammell - March 1806 - Butts, William Blow and Scammell - May 1809 - Williamson, Elias Blow and Scammell - April 1809 - Taylor, William Blow and Scammell - May 1809 - Mason, Benjamin Blow, George for R. Blow - Aug 1814 - Davis, John Blow and Scammell - March 1803 - Barker, Burwell Blow and Scammell - Nov 1802 - Barlow, John","Blow, Richard - 1801-1805 Richardson, L. Epps - carpenter's acct Blow, Richard - 1804 - Richardson, Will - carpenters acct Blow, Richard - 1804 - Epps, Will Blow, Richard - 1805-1809 - Downman, Robert Dr. - medical acct Blow and Scammell - 1802-1808 - Downman, Robert Dr. - medical acct Blow, Richard - 1806 - Richardson, William - carpenter's acct Blow, Richard - 1807-1808 - Gray, J.U. - medical acct Blow and Scammell - 1808-1809 - Sheriff of Sussex Co. Blow and Scammell - July 1809 - Williamson, Joseph Blow and Scammell - 1807 - Leonard, M. - Petersburg Scammell, James - Sept 1809 - Andrews, Andrew - Petersburg Scammell, James - Aug 1809 - Brown, Butts Blow, Richard - Aug 1809 - Gilliam, James Blow, Richard - 1809 - Sebrell, James Blow and Scammell - April 1809 - Bishop, John Blow and Scammell - 1809 - Com. Sussex Co. Blow and Scammell - 1809 - Sheriff of Southampton Blow and Scammell - 1809 - Council, Joseph","See also: Box 3-A: Incoming Correspondence of Richard Blow and Papers, 1779-1808.","Bensone, William (merchant) - Liverpool - Feb 1, 1803 - Blow, Richard - Norfolk Newsum, William and wife - St. Andrew's Parish near Petersburg - 1783 - Blow, Richard - Albemarle Parish, Sussex Bland, Thomas - Cobham - May 25, 1789 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth merchant Daniel Stone and Co. - Feb 1, 1801 Daniel Stone and Co. - Oct 13, 1800 - bill of exchange Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Nov 11, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill Camm, John - Amherst - March 2, 1812 - Blow, George - Sussex Court House Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 4, 1811 - Blow, George - Tower Hill Rose, Peyton R. - Feb 27, 1811 - Blow, George - Sussex Camm, John - Amherst - Dec 4, 1812 - Blow, George - Sussex Court House Hines, Robert (nephew of R. Blow) - Smithfield - Dec 7, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth Bond, Mr. - Dec 31, 1817","1. Newsom, William - Greenville County - Sept 12, 1782 - Blow, Richard - Sussex County - discusses agreement for lots and houses in Petersburg 2. Alex. Donald - Richmond - May 30, 1789 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - reply concerning a tobacco sale 3. Young, Francis - Isle of Wright - Nov 5, 1793 - Blow, Richard - reply concerning seizing John Cunningham 4. Blow, Norborne - James City - 1862 - Blow, George Jr. - Norfolk - reply concerning payment for slaves at Mulberry Island Memo book, 1861 Page [loose] discussing African-Americans hired, 1815-1821. Blow, George and Waller, R.P. - Williamsburg - May 9, 1831 - Chancery, Ct. - Williamsburg - bond Murdough, J.W. - Norfolk - July 26, 1806 - Blow, Richard - note King, Calvert - June 30, 1829 - Cole, Jesse - Williamsburg postmaster 5. Barker, John - Suffolk - Feb 20, 1793 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - reply concerning barrel staves Chris. McConnico and Sons - 1799-1800 - Blow, Richard - discusses salt for sloop Blow and Foster, judgment [fragment] Blow, Richard - July 7, 1804 - Lyons, Jno - suit Michado, William B. - Oct 21, 1801 - Gray, Thomas - note Parker, John - April 21, 1803 - Blow, Richard - note Calahan, Mr. - Jan 30, 1806 - Newman, Morris - Norfolk - note Blow, Richard - 1806-1815 - Col. Bernard Magnian - account Blow, Richard - May 13, 1828 - Brettes and Santyjan - Norfolk - rent Blow, George - Tower Hill - Aug 23, 1843 - Scott, E.G. - Sussex County - acct Blow, Richard - July 20, 1819 - Est. Robert Goodwin - Nansemond Co. - slave Blow, George - Sussex Co. - Jan 14, 1832 - Cooper, James - Sussex Co. - deed Walker, John H. Est. - 1847-1852 - Blow, George Sr. - acct of shingles, etc. 6. Waller, Benjamin Jr. - Williamsburg - undated - Waller, R.H. - Williamsburg - incomplete deed to B. Waller, Jr.'s House in Williamsburg 7. Blow, George - Littleton - April 6, 1863 - Grayson, E.B. - Lynchburg - reply concerning farm losses because of the occupation (Civil War) 8. Blow, Richard - Petersburg - Nov 15, 1809 - McCormicco, Andrew - lien 9. Tazwells - undated - reply concerning Moss' will 10. Waller, William - Williamsburg - Dec 14, 1812 - Blow, George - Sussex County - reply concerning the sale of Waller's property in James City 11. Cotton, Alexander R. - Tarboro NC - March 14, 1821 - York Co. - acct 12. Beyton, Adj General Bernard - Richmond - May 1, 1821 - Blow, Col. George - Sussex County 13. Ruffin, Ed - Williamsburg - May 15, 1835 - Blow, George - Littletown - reply concerning book binding 14. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - May 20, 1825 - Brettes, Sautjan and Vincent - Norfolk - concerns rent for lots on Market Square, Norfolk 15. Blow, Mrs. William N. - Norfolk - 1920 - Blow, Mrs. Thomas - personal correspondence 16. Exam copy of \"the Class of Moral Philosophy.\" undated","subfolder 1 Blow, Richard - Dec 1807 - Waller, R.H. - Williamsburg Parker, John A. - Petersburg - Feb 1809 - Blow, Richard Gordon, James - Scotland Neck - Feb 1809 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth merchant Grinnell and Post - Norfolk - Feb 1809 - Blow, Richard Willkans, Ann - Feb 1809 - Blow, Richard McIntosh, W. - Norfolk - March 1809 - Blow, Richard Young, Jas. - March 20, 1809 - Blow, Richard Milhade, David - March 1809 - Blow, Richard Bowden and Milhados - March 1809 - Blow, Richard Cuthbert, Js. - April 12, 1809 - Blow, Richard Wyatt, Henry - April 22, 1809 - Blow, Richard Tompkins, Christopher - April 1809 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth Rogers, J. and Nightengale, S. - April 1809 - Blow, Richard - Norfolk Rodman, William Jr. - Norfolk - May 1809 - Blow, Richard Cammock, William - Norfolk - May 1809 - Blow, Richard - dismal swamp $ Cammock, William - June 1809 - Blow, Richard Dunnington, Hundley - Richmond - June 1809 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth Cosmon, Jo. - July 1, 1809 - Blow, Richard Marks, S. Jr. - July 1, 1809 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth subfolder 2. Sills, Th. - April 1809 - Blow, Richard Noyes, W.R. - Norfolk - May 1809 - Blow, Richard Powers, David - May 1809 - Blow, Richard Leaton, George - May 1809 - Campbell and Whalin Warehouse Bayley, John - May 1809 - Blow, Richard Katton, Th. - Norfolk - June 1809 - Blow, Richard - concerns the Bell Savage [ship] for London Nash, William - Norfolk - June 1809 - Blow, Richard Haldane, John D. - July 9, 1809 - Blow, Richard Mosly, A. Latimore - July 1809 - Blow, Richard Cooke, Capt. - Hampton Rhoads - July 1809 - Blow, Richard Whittle, C. - Norfolk - June 1809 - Blow, Richard Scott, Hugh - Norfolk - July 1809 - Blow, Richard Dutton, Th. - July 1809 - Blow, Richard Armstrong, Bennett - Oct 27, 1809 - Blow, Richard Pitts, James - Oct 1809 - Blow, Richard - Norfolk Mason, Benjamin - Richmond - Nov 1809 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth Parker, John A. - Norfolk - Nov 17, 1809 - Blow, Richard Hill, Ro. - Dec 180 - Blow, Richard Spratt, Th. - Aug 1809 - Blow, Richard 3. Butt, Wilson - July 12, 1809 - Blow, Richard York, Zeb. - Norfolk - July 20, 1809 - Blow, Richard Rogers, Jno - Providence - Aug 18, 1809 - Blow, Richard - Norfolk merchant Milhade, D. - Norfolk - Sept 15, 1809 - Blow, Richard Spratt, Th. - Sept 11 and 22, 1809 - Blow, Richard Hill, Ro. - Sept 28, 1809 - Blow, Richard Spratt, Th. - Oct 5, 1809 - Blow, Richard Tripp, Samuel - Norfolk - Oct 12, 1809 - Blow, Richard Tompkins, Ch. - Sept 11 and 26, 1809 - Blow, Richard Munson, W. - Oct 24, 1809 - Blow, Richard Williams, Leonora - Dec 4, 1809 - Blow, Richard","1. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Jan 2, 1810 - Blow, Eliza - Williamsburg 2-3. Dillard, George - Richmond - Jan 7, 1810 - Blow, George - Sussex Co. - reply concerning a due bond on the Waller estate from John Camm [two items] 4. Bracken, John - Williamsburg - Feb 9, 1810 - Blow, George Jr. - Portsmouth - acct against Waller estate; Blow was manager 5-36. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb-Dec 1810 - Blow, George - Tower Hill [thirty-one letters] 37. Hamilton, Burge - Petersburg - April 16, 1810 - Blow, George - Tower Hill Johnston, William - May 3, 1810 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 38. King, William - April 16 1810 - Blow, George - Tower Hill","1. Lynch and Cather - Petersburg - Jan 26, 1811 - Blow, George - Sussex Co. Pollok, Robert - Petersburg - Feb 19, 1811 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 2. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Jan 5, 1811 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 3. Blow, Richard - Jan 18, 1811 - Blow, George 4. Blow, Richard - Feb 15, 1811 - Blow, George 5. Blow, Richard - March 8, 1811 - Blow, George 6. Blow, Richard - March 15, 1811 - Blow, George 7. Blow, Richard - March 18, 1811 - Blow, George 8. Hines, William - March 24, 1811 - Blow, George - Williamsburg (at Waller's) 9-12. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - March-April 1811 - Blow, George - Williamsburg [four letters] 13. Allen, Edward T. - Norfleet's Mill - May 1, 1811 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 14-16 Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - May 1811 - Blow, George - Tower Hill [three letters] 17. Rose, Peyton R. (school teacher) - Sussex - May 27, 1811 - Blow, George 18-19. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - May and Juen, 1811 - Blow, George - Tower Hill [two letters] 20. Waller, Benjamin C. - Williamsburg - Aug 1, 1811 - Blow, George 21. Robbing, Christ. - Baltimore - June 20, 1811 - Blow, George - Norfolk 22-23. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Sept 1811 - Blow, George [two letters] 24. Avery, John - Belfast - Nov 1811 - Blow, George - Tower Hill [two letters] 25-28. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Nov-Dec 1811 - Blow, George - Tower Hill [three letters] 29. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Oct 20, 1811 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth","1. Hudson and Neale - undated - Blow, Richard 2. Wilkins, H. Willis - Suffolk - Jan 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 3. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Jan 15, 1819 - Blow, Richard 4. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Jan 20, 1819 - Blow, George - Williamsburg (letter discusses R. Blow's winning vote to become president of the Farmer's Bank by œbig vote) 5. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Feb 2, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 6. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Feb 14, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 7. Herring, D. - Smithfield - Feb 23, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 8. Rochael, James - Jerusalem - March 11, 1819 - Blow, Col. George - Tower Hill 9. Rochaelle, James - Jerusalem - March 21, 1819 - Blow, Col. George 10. Herring, D. - Isle of Wright - April 26, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 11. Herring, Daniel - May 11, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 12. Herring, Daniel - June 15, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 13. Jones, Ephraim - New Bedford - June 22, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Norfolk 14. Hall, Neilson - Richmond - June 22, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Norfolk 15. Blow, George - Richmond - June 27, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 16. Herring, D. - July 2, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 17. Burns, Arch. - Norfolk - July 23, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 18. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Aug 3, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 19. Hines, Robert - Smithfield - Sept 9, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 20. Blow, George - Petersburg - Sept 15, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 21. Rochelle, James - Jerusalem - Oct 8, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 22. Russell, Seth N. - Bedford - Oct 20, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Norfolk 23. Neilson, William H. - Norfolk - Nov 27, 1819 - Blow, Richard 24. Harrison, Arthur - Dec 1, 1819 - Blow, Richard 25. Neilson and Neale - Dec 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 26. Thompson, J. - Portsmouth - Dec 8, 1819 - Blow, Richard 27. Roulacks and Co. - Windsor NC - Dec 17, 1819 - Blow, Richard 28. Neilson, William H. - Norfolk - Jan 9, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 29. Magee, R. - Dec 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth  Box 3a: Incoming Correspondence of Richard Blow and Papers, 1779-1808  1. Campbell and Wheeler - Petersburg - Jan 12, 1780 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 2. Gordon, George - London - Feb 24, 1789 - Blow, Richard 3. Barksdale, William - Petersburg - Feb 10, 1789 - Blow, Richard 4. Osburn, Joshua - Dunkirk - April 9, 1789 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 5. Donald, Alexander - Richmond - April 18, 1789 - Blow, Richard 6. Anderson, David - Petersburg - April 20, 1789 - Blow, Richard 7. Brown, James - Richmond - April 20, 1789 - Blow, Richard 8. Tyson, Daniel - Philadelphia - April 20, 1789 - Blow, Richard 9. Brown, James - Richmond - April 22, 1789 - Blow, Richard 10. Brown, James - Richmond - April 16, 1789 - Blow, Richard 11. Roper, John - Edington - April 22, 1789 - Blow, Richard 12. Brown, James - Richmond - April 22, 1789 - Blow, Richard 13. Richards, John - Edington - April 23, 1789 - Blow, Richard 14. Briggs, John H. - Sussex - April 23, 1789 - Blow, Richard 15. Fort, Joshua - Tower Hill - April 23, 1789 - Blow, Richard 16. Boritz, William - Edenton - April 23, 1789 - Blow, Richard 17. Brown, James - Richmond - April 27, 1789 - Blow, Richard 18. Peter, Thomas - Cabin Pt. - May 2, 1789 - Blow, Richard 19. Marsh, James - Petersburg - May 8, 1789 - Blow, Richard 20. Donald, Alex - Richmond - May 13, 1789 - Blow, Richard 21. Hicks, J. - May 11, 1789 - Blow, Richard 22. Briggs, John H. - May 11, 1789 - Blow, Richard 23. Richards, John H. - Copland House - May 11, 1789 - Blow, Richard 24. Richards, John H. - May 17, 1789 - Blow, Richard 25. Roper, John - Chowan - May 17, 1789 - Blow, Richard 26. Kennedy, Henry - Edenton - May 18, 1789 - Blow, Richard 27. Ramsey, Allan - Edenton - May 21, 1789 - Blow, Richard 28. Bland, Theo. Jr. - Cobham - May 29, 1789 - Blow, Richard 29. Briggs, Samuel - Petersburg - July 22, 1789 - Blow, Richard 30. Almond, Harrison - Suffolk - Sept 9, 1789 - Blow, Richard 31. Reynolds, And. - Richmond - Nov 13, 1789 - Blow, Richard 32. Misc items [five] 33. Rochells, John, account - 1785-1789 - Blow, Richard 34. Lamb and Younger - London - Aug 20, 1789 - Blow, Richard - Norfolk 35. Parker, Josh - Isle of Wright - Sept 3, 1808 - Blow, Richard 36. Davis Kerr and Young, account, undated 37. Value of Jumonds cargo, undated 38. Statement of building the ship at Hogs Island, by Mr. Diggs. 39. Selden, Wilson C. - undated - Blow, Richard 40. Fragment to Baker and Blow from Samuel Harrison, undated. 41. Rochell, John (large account) - 1780-1784 - Baker and Blow 42. Barksdale, William - undated - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth [fragment] 43. Ship accounts - Portsmouth undated - Bacon, Mr. 44. Letter [fragment] 45. Goods shipped on board the sloops and ships of Blow [eleven items] 46. Record of minor goods delivered","1-5. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Jan-Feb 1813 - Blow, George - Williamsburg [five letters] 6. Peter Franklin Co. - Petersburg - Feb 13, 1789 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 7-9. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb-March 1813 - Blow, George - Tower Hill [three letters] 10. Christian, Edmund - Williamsburg - April 1, 1813 - Blow, George - Sussex Court House 11-15. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - April-May 1813 - Blow, George 16-17. Christian and Jones - Petersburg - July 1813 - Blow, George - Norfolk [two letters] 18. Cargill, Col. Nathan - Sussex - July 19, 1813 - Blow, George - Norfolk 19. Christian, Edmond - Williamsburg - July 30, 1813 - Blow, George 20. Christian and Jones - Petersburg - Aug 6, 1813 - Blow, George - Norfolk 21. Hall, John H. - Middleton - Sept 20, 1813 - Blow, George - Sussex - reply discussing legacy from his brother's estate 22. Winfree, Abner - Manchester - Oct 4, 1813 - Blow, George - Norfolk - discusses desire to buy land from Blow 23-27. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct-Nov 1813 - Blow, George - Tower Hill and Sussex - letters discuss camp fever and the court marshal of a friend 28. Jones, Christian - Petersburg - Nov 22, 1813 - Blow, George - Tower Hill - letter discusses the construction of a carriage for Blow 29. Barraud, Philip - Norfolk - Dec 6, 1813 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 30. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 7, 1813 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 31. Hall, John H. - Rowan - Dec 27, 1813 - Blow, George - Sussex County 32. Miller, James - Southampton - Dec 27, 1813 - Blow, George - reply concerning the use of a slave 33. Harrison, Henry J. - Sussex - Feb 26, 1813 - Blow, George 34. Barham, John - Martin's Hundred - Aug 5, 1813 - Blow, George - reply concerning a land rent from Blow 35. Johnston, Lucy and Polly - Sussex - Dec 13, 1813 - Blow, Mrs. George","1. Crittenton, Levi - Petersburg - Jan 12, 1818 - Blow, George - Sussex Co. 2. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb 7, 1818 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 3. Whittocks, Ch. - Portsmouth - Feb 12, 1818 - Blow, George - Sussex Courthouse 4. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - March 28, 1818 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 5. Warwick, John - Lynchburg - March 28, 1818 - Blow, George - Sussex - reply discussing John Camm's mental condition 6. Edmunds, John - Sussex - March 29, 1818 - Blow, George 7. Hill, Joseph - March 30, 1818 - Blow, Major George - Sussex - discusses 40 apple trees that were sent 8. Hines, George [cousin] - Southampton - April 4, 1818 - Blow, George 9. Edmunds, John - April 12, 1818 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 10. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - May 2, 1818 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 11. Rochelle, James - Jerusalem - May 9, 1818 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 12. Rochelle, James - Jerusalem - May 12, 1818 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 13. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - May 13, 1818 - Blow, George - Tower Hill - reply discussing the sale of Wren's Mill 14. Schoolfield, Dr. Jos. - Portsmouth - May 15, 1818 - Blow, George - Tower Hill - religious treatise 15. Maving and Cairns - Petersburg - May 16, 1818 - Blow, George [?] 16. Scott, Robert G. - Richmond - May 23, 1818 - Blow, Major George - Sussex Courthouse 17. Jones, John - Warwick County - May 28, 1818 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 18. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - May-July 1818 - Blow, George - Tower Hill [five letters] 19. Edmunds, John - Sussex - July 7, 1818 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 20. Jones, Th. Mathew C.H. - July 8, 1818 - Blow, George - Tower Hill - reply concerning the estate of Lucy Hall 21. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Aug 5, 1818 - Blow, George - Sussex 22. Atkins, Pleasant - Petersburg - Aug 14, 1818 - Blow, George - Sussex 23. Brough, Ro. - Norfolk - Aug 31, 1818 - Blow, George - Little Town 24. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Aug 22, 1818 - Blow, George - Sussex Co. 25. Jasper, H. and L. - Lynchburg - Aug 23, 1818 - Blow, George - Sussex Co. - discusses the hire of slaves 26. Waller, William - Williamsburg - Aug 29, 1818 - Blow, George - Tower Hill - reply concerning account collections 27. Trezevant, Js. - Southampton - Aug 30, 1818 - Blow, George - Tower Hill - reply discussing a slave/free man of color 28. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Sept 1, 1818 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 29. Scott, R.G. - Richmond - Oct 29, 1818 - Blow, George - Sussex Co. - letter discussing Blow's delay in being appointed a full colonel 30. Hannon, R.F - Petersburg - Nov 14, 1818 - Blow, George - Sussex 31. Blow, Richard - Nov 1818 - Blow, George - Tower Hill [two letters] 32. Holdcroft, William - Sussex - Nov 12, 1818 - Blow, Col. George 33. Coke, Richard - Williamsburg - Dec 3, 1818 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 34. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 5, 1818 - Blow, Major George - Tower Hill 35. Cobb, George B. - Rock Landing - Dec 15, 1818 - Blow, Col. George - Tower Hill 36. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 19, 1818 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 37. Rochell, James - Jerusalem - 1818 - Blow, George - Tower Hill","1. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Jan 21, 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 2. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb 5, 1819 - Blow, George 3. Mattox, Col William - Prince George - Feb 19, 1819 - Blow, George - Sussex County 4. Hines, Samuel B. - Southampton - Feb 19, 1819 - Blow, George - Sussex - reply concerning a commission 5. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - March 6, 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 6. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - March 27, 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 7. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - April 17, 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 8. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - April 10, 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 9. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb 13, 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 10. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb 20, 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 11. Coke, Richard - Williamsburg - April 26, 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 12. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - June 21, 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 13. Annis, William - Northampton NC - June 25, 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 14. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 17, 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 15. Hines, Samuel B. - July 22 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 16. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 31 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 17. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Aug 21 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 18. Harrison, H.J. - Sussex - Sept 5 1819 - Blow, George 19. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Sept 11 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 20. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Sept 18 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 21. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 2 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 22. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 29, 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 23. Waller, Robert P. - Williamsburg - Oct 29 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 24. Hines, Samuel B. - Southampton - Nov 3 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 25. Blow, Richard - Southampton - Nov 13, 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 26. Blow, Richard - Southampton - Nov 27 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill","1. Cargill, N. - Sussex - Feb 8, 1813 - Blow, George - Tower Hill - letters mentions that the governor has ordered out 2000 men for the defense of Norfolk 2. Peyton, Adj Gen. Berno. - Richmond - Sept 29, 1820 - Blow, George - 15th VA Militia Sussex 3. Regimental Return, 1820 (list of company commanders and enlistments 4. General Orders, Adjutant General's Office - Blow, George, Commandant of the 15th Regt. Militia, March 1 and 25, 1823 5. Outgoing correspondence of Blow, George, 1814 and 1820 [four letters]","1. Leigh, Francis - Portsmouth - Oct 27, 1795 - Hall, Lee Herbert, Jonathan - Sept 17, 1796 - Hall, Lee Bodington, Mrs. - Jan 1804 - Hall, Lee Millar, Dorcas - Dec 15, 1804 - Hall, Lee Horton, Levi - 1806-1807 - Hall, Lee Rains, Js. - Feb-Aug 1807 - Hall, Lee Horton, Math. - March 7, 1808 - Hall, Lee Horton, Demsy - Aug and Nov 1807 - Hall, Lee [two letters] Norfolk Court Summons - Dec 1808 - various names [seven summonings] Beinger, Inspector D. - Aug 23, 1792 - Milhado and Blow - Port at Norfolk 2. Will of Lucy Hall, Portsmouth, Jan 10, 1809 [George Blow as executor] Estate of Lucy Hall, 1809-1811 account with G. Blow Hall, Dr. Lee, estate, Portsmouth Jones, Demsy - 1808 - Hall, Lucy L. - house rent Dagnell, Stephen - July 4, 1800 - Hall, Lee - note Leslie, Alex - Dec 1800 - Hall, Lee - note Robson, E. - Dec 1803 - Hall, Lee - note Tonkin, William - 1804-1805 - Hall, Lee - apothecary account Jones, Demsy - 1805-1807 - Hall, Lee - house rent Hall, Lee - Feb 1808 - Morre, William - building chimney Hall, Lee - 1808 - Coward, Samuel - slave hire Summons to Norfolk Court - Jan 1810 - Blow, George Aldermen - New Haven, Conn. - May 1804 - Hall, Lee Norfolk Court Summons - Dec 1808 - Hall, Lee Butt, James - Nov 1806 - Hall, Lee Norfolk County - 1810 - Estate of Lucy Hall 3. Est. Cherry, Keader - June 25, 1807 - Est. Lee Hall Foster, John - 1804-1805 - Hall, Lee - apothecary account Spalding, Reeves - June 1804 - Hall, Lee Piercy, James - 1804-1809 - Hall, Lee Bawn, James - Jan 1806 - Hall, Lee Cowper, William - Sept 1806 - Hall, Lee Etheridge, Mat - Feb 28, 1807 - Hall, Lee Brown, James - 1806 - Hall, Lee Poindexter, C.B. - Dec 31, 1807 - Hall, Lee - sale of an African-American woman 4. Fragments","1. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Jan 16, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 2. Hayden, Uriah - Norfolk - Sept 29, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill - reply concerning hats for the militia 3. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb 16, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 4. Murdaugh, Jas. W. - Williamsburg - Feb 23, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill - letter concerns the estate of Mrs. Hall 5. Hines, Samuel - Southampton - Feb 25, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 6. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb-April 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill [four letters] 7. Cobb, Jesse - Petersburg - May 30, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 8. Waller, Edmund - Williamsburg - June 11, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 9. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - June 11, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 10. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - June-July, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill [three letters] 11. Sharp, William - Norfolk - July 21, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 12. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 23, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 13. Cobb, Jerry - Petersburg - July 25, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 14. Pollard, Benjamin - Norfolk - July 28, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 15. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July-Aug 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill [three letters] 16. Hankin, Prior - Williamsburg - Aug 16, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill - letter discusses the sale of a property 17. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Aug 29, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 18. Rawlings, D.A. - Portsmouth - Aug 30, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 19. Cargill, Nath - Sussex - Aug 31, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 20. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Sept 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill [three letters] 21. Rawlings, A.D. - Petersburg - Sept 16, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 22. Goodall, John - Williamsburg - Sept 20, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 23. Simpson, John - Petersburg - July 20, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 24. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 11, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 25. Bassett, Burwell - Williamsburg - Oct 22, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill","1. Blow, George - undated letter - unidentified - reply discussing war conditions 2. Judgment - April 1807 - Moss, Joshua Blow and Scammell - 1808-1811 - judgments Sheriff's statement - undated - Collier Blow and Scammell - 1807-1811 Blow, Richard - Feb 15, 1811 - Barham, Samuel Blow and Scammell - 1810-1817 3. Blow, Richard - 1810 and 1811 Sheriff's Com. - 1811 - Blow, George Blow, George - 1810-1813 Blow and Scammell - 1810-1812 Hutchings, Littletown - undated - Blow, Richard Chisholm - Sept 1811 - Lightfoot Blow, Richard - 1810-1811 4. Notes [twelve] 1810 - Blow, George 5. Bassett, Burwell - Williamsburg - Oct 22, 1816 - Blow, George - Sussex 6. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Nov 5, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill - reply giving advise to G. Blow on how to build a jail 7. Blow, Richard - Dec 31, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 8. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Oct 2, 1818 - Jones 9. Blow, George - June 1814 - Hankins, Joseph - Kentucky 10. Blow - undated - Myrick, William - suit","1. Thompson, Thos. - Chomchal [?] - March 23, 1787 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 2-5. Blow, George - Tower Hill - 1813 and 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth. 6. Blow, George - undated - to editor of a newspaper concerning economic changes at Portsmouth","1. Briggs, John H. - Richmond - March 18, 1796 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 2. Blow, George - Tower Hill - July 28, 1809 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 3. Harrison, H.J. - Portsmouth - Aug 11, 1812 - Blow, George - Sussex 4. Blow, George - Petersburg - March 13, 1813 - Blow, Richard - Norfolk 5. Rochelle, James - Jerusalem - Nov 3, 1818 - Blow, George - Portsmouth 6. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Sept 7, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 7. Wright, William - Norfolk - March 16, 1833 - Blow, George Jr. 8. Blow, George Jr. - Portsmouth - 1837-1839 - Blow, George Sr. [ten letters] 9. May, Dandridge - Petersburg - June 6, 1864 - Blow, Mrs. L.C. 10. Blow, George Jr. - Norfolk - May 5, 1869 - Blow, George Sr. - letter discusses the prospect of an African-American serving as governor","1. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Jan 24, 1809 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 2. Dennis, William M. - James City - Jan 27, 1809 - Blow, George - Portsmouth 3. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb 7, 1809 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 4. Camm, John - Amherst - Feb 14, 1809 - Blow, George - Norfolk 5. Hankin, William - Williamsburg - March 22, 1809 - Blow, George - Portsmouth 6. Stokes, M. - Philadelphia - March 27, 1809 - Blow, George - Portsmouth 7. Tazewell, L.W. - Norfolk - April 18, 1809 - Blow, George - Portsmouth 8. Hankins, Jos. - Lexington, KY - April 29, 1809 - Blow, George - Norfolk 9. Rives, Landon - Norfolk - April 1809 - Blow, George - Portsmouth 10. Conway, James - Portsmouth - May 1, 1809 - Blow, George 11. Hall Estate Papers - May 1, 1809 - Blow, George - Portsmouth 12. Hankin, W. - Williamsburg - May 11, 1809 - Blow, George - Portsmouth 13. Hunter, A.R.S. - Hancock Co., Georgia - May 13, 1809 - Blow, George - Portsmouth 14. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 1, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 15. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - June 24, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 16. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - June 25, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 17. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 8, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 18. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 15, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 19. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 29, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 20. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 22, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 21. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 29, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 22. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Aug 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 23. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Aug 5, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 24. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Aug 12, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 25. Coward, Samuel - Accomack - Aug 14, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 26. Coward, Samuel - Sept 2, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 27. Campbell, James - Petersburg - Oct 11, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 28. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 14, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 29. Hall, E. - New Haven, Conn. - Oct 19, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 30. Newsom, R. - Southampton - Oct 19, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 31. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 21, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 32. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 27, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 33. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 31, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 34. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Nov 2, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 35. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 1, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 36. Brown, William Jr. - Tower Hill [manage of Tower Hill] - Dec 11, 1809 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 37. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 12, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 38. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 12, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 39. Shields, Samuel Jr. - Dec 15, 1819 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 40. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 16, 1809 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 41. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 17, 1809 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 42. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 21, 1809 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 43. Ashlock, Jos. - Dec 24, 1809 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 44. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 29, 1809 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 45. Estate of Robert Waller - Williamsburg - June 1809 - Blow, George - Williamsburg - bill from Robert Anderson","Military papers, 1813-1815, payroll, accounts, and mustering records Charges vs. John Evens, Sept 1813 Charges vs. Nathan Riley, Sept 1813 Charges vs. Corp McKinnie, Sept 1813 Charges vs. G. Watts, Sept 1813 Printed forms","1. Blow, George and Eliza - Dec 14, 1812 - vs. Waller, Edmund and William H. infants Bill, from R. Warbutron - April 30, 1805 - unknown Tax account - Blow, Richard - June 1805 - Sussex County Sheriff Clements, William - May 1808 - Blow and Scammell - deed Tax account - Blow, Richard - June 1804 - Southampton County Sheriff Cowper, John and Co. - 1803-1804 - Blow, Richard - protested account Hargrave, Hamlin - Sussex - Aug 1803 - Blow and Scammell - note 2. Carney, S.W. - Halifax - June 13, 1805 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 3. Composition, reply Romans 4. Blow, George - Tower Hill - March 5, 1812 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth","1. Hunter, Adam - 1806-1807 - Hall, Lee [two items] Poindexter, C.B - Sept 26, 1807 - Hall, Lucy - note Memo - March 23, 1806 - Hunter, M. Hodges, Caleb - May 1816 - Blow, George - note Latimer, M.A. - Jan 14, 1809 - Blow, Richard - rent of Portsmouth Hall lot Hunter, Mrs. - undated - Wood, Nich. - Lee Hall est Watts, Joel - Portsmouth - April 30, 1816 - Blow, George - concerning estate Gibson, Joseph - March 21, 1809 - Blow, George - concerning the estate Blow, George - July 16, 1811 - Hall, J.H. - rent for Eunice Hall, New Haven Blow, George (Justice of the Peace) - Nov 21, 1824 - Clanton, Joseph (Constable) Bond for Lucy Hall Estate, undated Bond, Nuttall and Gibson - 1809 - Blow, George [two items] 2. Dudley, George - Mathews - March 17, 1809 - Blow, George - reply discussing the Hall estate 3. Roy, James H. - Portsmouth - Dec 18, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill","1. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Jan 21, 1812 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 2. Robertson, William - Petersburg - Feb 24, 1812 - Blow, George - Sussex 3. Blow, George - Tower Hill - March 4, 1812 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 4. Blow, George - Tower Hill - March 1812 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 5. Blow, George - Tower Hill - April 2, 1812 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 6. Blow, George - Tower Hill - April, 1812 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 7. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - June 20, 1811 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 8. Dew, Thos. R. - College of WandM - June 20, 1842 - Blow, George - Littleton 9. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - June 23, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 10. Akins, Pleasants - Petersburg - Aug 24, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 11. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 13, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 12. Brown, William E. - Sussex - July 1, 1811 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 13. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 24, 1811 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 14. Adams, Henry - Petersburg - Aug 28, 1811 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 15. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 27, 1811 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 16. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Aug 22, 1811 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 17. Blow, George, copy of a petition to the governor concerning a slave, 1835. 18. Copy of an agreement between R. Blow and Carter M. Jones, 1846. 19. Deed; Butt, John - Southampton - undated - Clanton, Williamson and wife 20. Document, fragment.","1. Tax Account, Blow, Richard, 1810-1811. 2. Tax Account, Blow, George - 1812-1818 3. Blow, George exec. R.H. Waller, 1817, Clerk Chancery Court at Williamsburg and Richmond.","1. Blow, Richard - Norfolk - Jan 10, 1812 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 2. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Jan 29, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 3. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb 18, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 4. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb 28, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 5. Crump, Richard - Richmond - March 4, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 6. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - March 10, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 7. Hines, Will - Southampton - March 18, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 8. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - March 22, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 9. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - April 6, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 10. Cocke, Benjamin - Cabin Point - April 8, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 11. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - April 18, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 12. Blow, George - Tower Hill - June 1812 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 13. Harrison, Henry J. - Hunting Quarter - May 22, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 14. Franklin, Peter and Co. - Petersburg - May 29, 1812 - Blow, George - Norfolk 15. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 3, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 16. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 8, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 17. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 28, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 18. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 16, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 19. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Aug 7, 1809 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 20. Franklin, Peter and Co. - Petersburg - July 31, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 21. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Aug 7, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 22. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Aug 11, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 23. Aikens, Pleasant - Petersburg - Aug 29, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 24. Faulcon, Nicholas - New Hope - Aug 30, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 25. Aiken, Pleasant - Petersburg - Sept 7, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 26. Fitzgerald, William - Nottoway - Sept 9, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 27. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Sept 18, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 28. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 11, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 29. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 20, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 30. Miller, James - Dec 13, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 31. Blow, George - Williamsburg - Dec 15, 1812 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - letter discusses hope of obtaining a law license 32. Camm, John - Amherst - Dec 25, 1812 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 33. Proceedings/meeting minutes of a meeting of the Citizens of Sussex appointing delegates to the Baltimore Convention, 1832 (nominating G. Blow, Richard Epps, and William Harrison as delegates).","1. Cowley, S. - Portsmouth - Feb 11, 1841 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 2. Gray, Th. - Southampton - April 15, 1813 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 3. Military Papers; subsistence accounts and papers on the 4th Regiment of Norfolk 4. Avery, William - James Town - July 8, 1838 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 5. Military forms.","1. Chair Tax, issued by US government and local county, 1815-1817. 2. Cochee Tax, 1838. 3. Stilling Tax.","1. Waller, William - Williamsburg - April 15, 1813 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 2. Waller, William - Norfolk - March 22, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 3. Parker, R.E. - Norfolk - July 1, 1820 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 4. Doubtfull debts, 1826. 5. Memo of George Blow's traveling expenses for Robert H. Waller estate, 1808-1817. 6. Bill, W.M. Waller, 1819-1822, Waller, W.H.","1. Brown, Henry - undated - Blow, George - list of debts due 2. Brown, Henry - 1784-1814 - Blow, Richard - numerous accounts 3. Gilliam, Joshua - 1785 - Foreman, Alexander 4. Mason, John - 1795 - Blow, Richard 5. Scott, Cole J. - 1790 - Blow, Richard 6. Brown, Henry - 1786 - Armstrong, Bennett 7. Blow, Richard - 1787-1790 - Sheriff of Sussex - tax accounts","1-17. Blow, George - April-Dec 1814 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth [seventeen letters]","1. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Jan 11, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 2. Gray, Thos. - Southampton - Jan 18, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 3. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth Jan 19, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 4. Burdge, Joel - Sussex - Jan 13, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 5. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Jan 25, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 6. Parham, Major William - Richard - Jan 27, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 7. Lanier, Capt. - Littleton - Jan 30, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 8. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb 7, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 9. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb 6, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 10. Jones, Chris - Petersburg - Feb 8, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 11. McCandlish, William - Williamsburg - Feb 11, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 12. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb 14, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 13. Hines, Robert - Smithfield - Feb 28, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 14. Fawn, Capt. John - Norfolk - March 3, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 15. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - April 13, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 16. Whitlock, Ch. - Richmond - April 16, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 17. Cary, Miles - Cobham - April 20, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 18. Barraud, Philip - Norfolk - April 25, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 19. Christian, Edmund - Williamsburg - April 23, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 20. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - April 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill [two letters] 21. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - May 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 22. Jones, Chris - Petersburg - May 1, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 23. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - May 10, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 24. Fitzgerald, William - Nottoway - May 11, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 25. Howard, Thos. - Richmond - June 3, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 26. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - June 13, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 27. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - June 10, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 28. Jones, Chr. - Petersburg - July 9, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 29. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 12, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 30. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 19, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 31. Allison, John - Petersburg - July 24, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 32. Henley, Ro. - Washington DC - July 24, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 33. Henley, Ro. - Washington DC - July 24, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 34. Jones, Ch. - Petersburg - July 26, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 35. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Aug 5, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 36. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Aug 10, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 37. Flynn, O. - Suffolk - Aug 10, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 38. Barron, Joseph A. - Norfolk - Aug 12, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 39. Simpson, John - Petersburg - Aug 13, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 40. Allison, John - Petersburg - Aug 13, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 41. Barraud, Ph. - Norfolk - Aug 18, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 42. Hawkins, J.H. - Lexington, KY - Aug 20, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 43. Peede, Robert - Portsmouth - Aug 21, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 44. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Aug 22, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 45. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Sept 16, 1814 - Blow, Eliza - Tower Hill 46. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Sept 19, 1814 - Blow, George - Quarter Masters Office 47. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Sept 26, 1814 - Blow, George - Richmond 48. Blow, Richard - Norfolk - Oct 17, 1814 - Blow, George - Richmond 49. Blow, Richard - Norfolk - Oct 27, 1814 - Blow, George - Richmond 50. Blow, Richard - Norfolk - Nov 1, 1814 - Blow, George - Richmond 51. Blow, Richard - Norfolk - Nov 11, 1814 - Blow, George - Richmond 52. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Nov 22, 1814 - Blow, George - Richmond 53. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Nov 22, 1814 - Blow, George - Richmond 54. Key, John - Dec 1, 1814 - Blow, George - Richmond 55. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 4, 1814 - Blow, George - Richmond 56. Eppes, Richard - Sussex - Dec 8, 1815 - Blow, George - Richmond 57. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 21, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 58. Cargill, Nathan - Richmond - Dec 22, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 59. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 28, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 60. Rochelle, Robert - Richmond - Dec 29, 1814 - Blow, George - Littleton 61. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 31, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 62. Misc memo by George Blow, undated, Shepard, William","1. Hines, William - Southampton - May 5, 1799 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 2. Christian, Edward - Williamsburg - March 31, 1814 - Blow, George - Sussex 3. Waller, William H. - Williamsburg - July 6, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 4. Bendall, Capt. I. - Oct 14, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 5. Blow, George - Richmond - Nov 6, 1814 - Blow, Richmond - Norfolk - letter discusses conditions in the military service 6. Blow, George - Richmond - Nov 10, 1814 - Blow, Richmond - Norfolk 7. Blow, George - Richmond - Nov 15, 1814 - Blow, Richmond - Norfolk 8. Blow, George - Richmond - Dec 2, 1814 - Blow, Richmond - Norfolk 9. Blow, George - Richmond - Dec 6, 1814 - Blow, Richmond - Norfolk 10. Daniel, William - Cumberland - Jan 17, 1817 - Blow, George - Sussex 11. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb 4, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 12. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb 11, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 13. Belsches, H.C. - Richmond - Feb 13, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill - letter discusses politics 14. Daniel, William - Cumberland - Feb 28, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 15. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb 25, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 16. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - March 5, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 17. Fitzgerald, William - Nottoway - March 12, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 18. Gale, John T. - Norfolk - March 25, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 19. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - April 1, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 20. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - April 15, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 21. Rochelle, Jas. - Jerusalem - April 18, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 22. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - April 22, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 23. Gale, John T. - Norfolk - April 24, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 24. Bassett, Burwell - Williamsburg - May 16, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 25. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - June 24, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 26. Bassett, Burwell - Williamsburg - July 5, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 27. Peete, Benjamin - Sussex - July 4, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 28. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 29, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 29. Tazewell, W. - Richmond - Aug 2, 1817 - Blow, Richard - Norfolk - reply discussing an iron mill patent 30. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Aug 12, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 31. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Aug 23, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 32. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Aug 29, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 33. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Sept 9, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 34. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Sept 16, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 35. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 7, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 36. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 11, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 37. Pescud, Edward - Petersburg - Oct 19, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 38. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 25, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 39. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 28, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 40. Parham, William - Sussex - Nov 8, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 41. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Nov 4, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 42. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Nov 11, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 43. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Nov 18, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 44. Bassett, Burwell - Nov 22, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 45. Cargill, N. - Davis' Tavern, Sussex - Dec 1, 1814 - Blow, George - Richmond 46. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 2, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 47. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 11, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 48. Parker, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 16, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 49. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 31, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 50. Ruffin, Edmund - 1813-1823 - Blow, George - Tower Hill - letter discusses the Ruffin plantations 51. Harrison, Mrs. Anna B. - Hunting Quarter - Feb 3, 1826 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 52. Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg - May 1, 1829 - Blow, George - Little Town - reply discussing the management of Blow's affairs at the farm near Williamsburg","1. US Marshall - July 23, 1799 - Blow, Richard - letter discusses his feelings for held slaves 2. Brand and Toler - Hanover - Nov 6, 1800 - Blow, Richard - Norfolk 3. Gray, Edward - Washington DC- Jan 17, 1803 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 4. Gray, Edward - Southampton - July 20, 1803 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 5. Drew, Dolphin - Edenton - Oct 10, 1804 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 6. Accounts, various, 1804-1830. 7. Brown, William E. - Quartermaster - Aug 7, 1812 - Blow, George - Sussex 8. Rochelle, James - Jerusalem, VA - Oct 3, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 9. Harrison, Henry J. - Hunting Quarter - Sept 24, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 10. Robinson, James - Richmond - July 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 11. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Nov 2, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 12. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Dec 19, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 13. Blow, Robert W. - Portsmouth - Sept 1, 1820 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 14. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - April 9, 1820 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 15. Blow, George - Jan 16, 1832 - Newman and Peets - Southampton 16. Suit; G. Blow vs. Js. T. Garrison, 1832. 17. Suit; G. Blow vs. R.S. Nicholson, 1832. 18. Suit, G. Blow vs. Nicholson, 1833, Southampton Court. 19. Anderson, Peebles and Hall - Petersburg - March 26, 1838 - Blow, George - Little Town 20. Peebles and Hall - Petersburg - Sept 15, 1838 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 21. Blow, Richard - New Orleans - April 27, 1838 - Blow, George - Littletown 22. Blow, George - San Antonio - Sept 1839 - Blow, George - Littletown 23. Galt, Dickie - Williamsburg - Oct 22, 1843 - Blow, George 24. Wynne, William B. - Oct 17, 1862 - Blow, George 25. Forms, Mutual Assurance Society. 26. Amnesty application of Col. George Blow to Pres Andrew Johnson, 1865. 27. Suit; to settle the estate of George Blow, 1872. 28. Various items, miscellaneous.","1. Blow, George - Richmond - Sept 27, 1814 - Blow, Richard - Norfolk - reply discussing the war; battles, supplies, enlistments, etc 2. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Aug 20, 1814 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - discusses military affairs and acknowledges the gift of a sword and coat 3. Daniel, William - Cumberland, C.H. - Dec 12, 1816 - Blow, George - Sussex County 4. Waller, Edmund - Martin's Hundred - June 13, 1812 - Blow, George - Norfolk - reply discussing conditions on various plantations","1. Unknown sender - Galveston - May 19, 1843 - Blow, George [ ? ] 2. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Sept 28, 1817 - Blow, George 3. Nivison, John - Norfolk - May 26, 1810 - Blow, George 4. Indenture deed of William Hardress Waller, 1820, to G. Blow 5. Copy of Richard E. Lee's Will, Norfolk, undated. 6. Copy of indenture deed, George and Eliza Blow to William Waller of Williamsburg. 7. Chowning, Noah L. - Norfolk - undated - Blow, Richard - bond","1. Waller, William H. - Williamsburg - Jan 16, 1815 - Blow, George - Sussex Court House 2. Waller, William H. - Williamsburg - Jan 29, 1814 - Blow, George 3. Drew, Benjamin - Smithfield - Oct 17, 1815 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 4. Forms; Sussex Militia papers, 1813.","1. Camm, John - Amherst - Nov 29, 1809 - Waller, Benjamin C. - Williamsburg - reply concerning the sale of a slave 2. Copy of letter to the Masonic Lodge from George Blow. 3. Klein, J. - Norfolk - Aug 5, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 4. Daniel, William - Cumberland - Feb 28, 1817 - Blow, George - Sussex 5. Daniel, William [memo] - Richmond - June 21, 1820 - Blow, George - Sussex 6. Milhado, D. - Dec 1815 - Blow, George - Sussex [four pieces discussing financial affairs and a slave sale] 7. Laine, Ann - Dec 7, 1833 - Blow, George - Sussex 8. West, T.G. - Dec 11, 1831 - Blow, Mrs. - Tower Hill 9. Wynne, Thos. - Carter's Grove - Sept 22, 1841 - Blow, George - Norfolk","1. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Jan 1, 1812 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 2. Rochelle, Robert - Richmond - Jan 5, 1815 - Blow, George - Sussex Court House 3. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Jan 10, 1815 - Blow, George - Sussex - letter discusses the College of William and Mary 4. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Jan 18, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 5. Rochelle, Robert - Richmond - Jan 30, 1815 - Blow, George - Sussex 6. Fitzgerald, William - Nottoway - Jan 31, 1815 - Blow, George - Sussex 7. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb 1, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 8. Gray, Edwn. - Southampton - Feb 22, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 9. Sharp, William - Norfolk - Feb 25, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 10. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - March 3, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 11. Hines, George - Southampton - March 5, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 12. Edmonds, John - Sussex - March 10, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 13. Sharp, William - Norfolk - March 10, 1815 - Blow, George - Sussex 14. Barraud, P. - Portsmouth - March 13, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 15. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - March 15, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 16. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - April 4, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 17. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - June 9, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 18. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - June 25, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 19. Christian, Edmund - Williamsburg - June 25, 1815 - Blow, George - Sussex 20. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 2, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 21. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 11, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 22. Akin, P. - Portsmouth - July 18, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 23. Barraud, Ph. - Norfolk - July 21, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 24. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 25, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 25. Myrick, John - Southampton - July 1815 - Blow, George - Sussex 26. Myrick, John - Southampton - July 20, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 27. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Aug 21, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 28. Bell, Graham - Petersburg - Sept 5, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 29. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Sept 19, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 30. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Sept 8, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 31. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Sept 12, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 32. Adams, Robert - Petersburg - Oct 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 33. Harrison, Richard F. - Oct 1, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 34. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 17, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 35. Akins, P. - Petersburg - Oct 17, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 36. Johnston, R.M. - Cross Keys - Oct 22, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 37. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 27, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 38. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 1, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 39. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 15, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill","1. Lease of land on Skiff's Creek, James City by Robert H. Waller, 1805. 2. Vouchers; Robert Hall Waller estate, for craftsmen work, 1805-1809.","1. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb-Dec 1820 - Blow, George [some from Mrs. G. Blow] - Tower Hill [17 letters] 2. Edmunds, John - Sussex - April 13, 1819 - Blow, George - Sussex 3. Ruffin, Edmund - Prince George - Jan 1820 - Blow, George - Sussex 4. Rochelle, James - Southampton - 1820 - Blow, George - Sussex [four letters] 5. Faulcon, Nich. - Mount Pleasant - May 13, 1820 - Blow, George - Sussex 6. Chapman, John - Wall's Bridge - March 14, 1820 - Blow, George - Sussex 7. Briggs, Henry - Jerusalem - June 20, 1820 - Blow, George - Sussex 8. Harrison, Henry J. - Feb 9, 1820 - Blow, George - Sussex 9. Waller, Edm. - Martin's Hundred, James City - Jan 3, 1820 - Blow, George - Sussex 10. Yeatman, Tho. Mathews - June 17, 1820 - Blow, George - Sussex 11. Cargill, Gen. Nath. - Petersburg - June 8, 1820 - Blow, George - Sussex 12. Hines, Ro. - Smithfield - May 20, 1820 - Blow, George - Sussex 13. Butts, John - Southampton - March 1820 - Blow, George - Sussex 14. Wrenn, Barham - Southampton - Dec 10, 1820 - Blow, George - Sussex 15. Hines, S.W. - Southampton - Dec 17, 1820 - Blow, George - Sussex 16. Waller, William H. - Williamsburg - March 3, 1820 - Blow, George - Sussex 17. Hancock, William - Blk. Water Bridge - March 13, 1820 - Blow, George - Sussex","1. Blow, Richard; memo discussing the fire damages on estates, 1796-1824. 2. Blow, Richard; memo discussing these fire damages, 1821-1822. 3. Estate Papers of Lucy Hall, 1809-1816.","1. Remarks/Notes by Richard Blow on Mr. Hunter's notes, c. 1815. 2. Military papers, 1812-1813. 3. Correspondence; Blow, George - Tower Hill - Oct 12, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth Blow, George - Tower Hill - Sept 21, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth Edwards, L.R. - Jerusalem - Aug 30, 1836 - Blow, George - Portsmouth Haxall, William - Petersburg - Sept 2, 1812 - Blow, Richard - Norfolk","1. Edmund Waller Estate Papers, 1820-1832 2. Inventory of the Lucy Hall Estate, undated. 3. Waller, William H. - Aug 4, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 4. Memo; record of cotton picked during October 18?? 5. Blow, George - July 8, 1837 - Parker, Iabez 6. Bond concerning the Waller estate, 1825-1827. 7. Statement of debts due on the R.H. Waller estate. 8. Dismissal of suit, Mr. and Mrs. George Blow vs. William H. Waller, 1817. 9. Murdaugh, J. - Portsmouth - Aug 5, 1839 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 10. Receipts of G. Blow, 1820-1832. [45 items]","1. Survey drawing of the Jones house and field, 1841. 2. Bonds from A.N. Laine to Joseph Branch, 1831. 3. Edwards, L.R. - Jerusalem - Aug 29, 1836 - Blow, George - Portsmouth 4. Heath and Co. - Nov 2, 1855 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 5. Avery, J. - Hick's Ford - March 28, 1834 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 6. Beers and Poindexter - 1837 - Blow, George - Portsmouth 7. Printed political notice for William H. Pegram, 1834.","1. Copy of the Agricultural Society of Sussex County's constitution, 1821. 2. Copy of the United Agricultural Societies of Virginia. 3. Ruffin, Edmund - Petersburg - Aug 16, 1821 - Blow, Sec. George 4. Cocke, John H. - Bremo - Dec 21, 1820 - Blow, Sec. George 5. Paper; Wilkins, John L., 1822, given at a Petersburg Ag. Society meeting. 6. Drawings concerning various agricultural practices. 7. Cargill, John - Nov 4, 1819 - Pres. of the Sussex Ag. Society 8. Speech by George Blow, undated. 9. Copy of notes by Dr. William Cocke, Sussex Ag. Society, 1822. 10. Surry Ag. Society - July 22, 1820 - Sussex Ag. Society 11. Subscription list of the Sussex Ag. Society, 1816. 12. Barton, R.P. - Springdale - July 22, 1820 - Harrison, George E. 13. Minutes of the Sussex Ag. Society, 1819-1821.","1. Blow, George Jr. - Portsmouth - Nov 9, 1821 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 2. Blow, George - Tower Hill - March 30, 1821 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 3. Blow, George - Petersburg - April 27, 1821 - Blow, Richard - Tower Hill 4. Blow, George - Petersburg - Aug 21, 1821 - Blow, Richard - Norfolk 5. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Sept 12, 1821 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 6. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Oct 2, 1821 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 7. Blow, Robert W. - Tower Hill - Sept 11, 1821 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 8. Blow, Robert W. - Tower Hill - Sept 19, 1821 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 9. Blow, George - Tower Hill - July 10, 1821 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 10. Blow, Norborne - Sussex - June 8, 1821 - Blow, George - Norfolk 11. Blow, George - Tower Hill - April 17, 1821 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 12. Blow, Robert W. - Tower Hill - Oct 2, 1821 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 13. Blow, Richard Jr. - Williamsburg - Feb 5, 1828 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 14. Blow, George Jr. - Hampden Sydney College - Nov 22, 1828 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 15. Blow, Robert W. - U of Virginia - May 7, 1828 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 16. Blow, George - Tower Hill - July 31, 1828 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 17. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Sept 12, 1828 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 18. B., Dr. R - Jan 1843 - Blow, George - James City Co. 19. Blow, Richard Jr. - College of William and Mary - Dec 21, 1828 - Blow, George - James City Co. 20. Blow, R.W. - Tower Hill - July 31, 1828 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 21. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Sept 21, 1828 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 22. Blow, George - Houston, Texas Territory - Feb 1841 - Blow, George - Littleton 23. Blow, George - Nov 10, 1843 - Blow, George - Martin's Hundred, James City Co. 24. Blow, George - Norfolk - Jan 26, 1843 - Blow, George - Littleton 25. Blow, George - Norfolk - April 4, 1843 - Blow, George - Littleton 26. Blow, George - Norfolk - Oct 20, 1841 - Blow, George - Littleton 27. Blow, George - Jerusalem - Aug 18 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth","1. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Jan 16, 1822 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 2. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 22, 1822 - Blow, George 3. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - June 28, 1822 - Blow, George 4. Blow, Robert W. - Portsmouth - July 26, 1822 - Blow, George 5. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Jan 5, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 6. Blow, R.W. - Portsmouth - Jan 12, 1822 - Blow, Col. George - Tower Hill 7. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Jan 16, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 8. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb 27, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 9. Blow, Richard Jr. - Portsmouth - March 3, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 10. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - March 4, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 11. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - March 16, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 12. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - March 23, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 13. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - April 13, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 14. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Aug 17, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 15. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Aug 24, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 16. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Sept 7, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 17. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Sept 14, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 18. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Oct 5, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 19. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Oct 12, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 20. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Oct 13, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 21. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Nov 2, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 22. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Dec 16, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 23. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Dec 22, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 24. Blow, Robert W. - Portsmouth - undated - Blow, George - Tower Hill 25. Blow, Robert W. - Portsmouth - Oct 12, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 26. Blow, Robert W. - Portsmouth - May 4, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 27. Blow, Robert W. - Portsmouth - Dec 27, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 28. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 28, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 29. Blow, Richard Jr. - Portsmouth - Dec 15, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 30. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Dec 7, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 31. Coke, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 27, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 32. Coke, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 8, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 33. Stone, Daniel - Norfolk - Feb 16, 1822 - Blow, George - Sussex Co. 34. Hines, George - Southampton - May 8, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 35. Waller, William H. - Amherst Co. - May 24, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 36. Waller, William H. - Amherst Co. - Sept 1, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 37. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Nov 7, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 38. Hines, S.B. - Nov 3, 1822 - Blow, George - Sussex 39. Heath and Mason - Nov 30, 1822 - Blow, George - Sussex 40. Heath and Mason - Nov 27, 1822 - Blow, George - Sussex 41. Hines, George - Aug 14, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 42. Petit, William - Portsmouth - Jan 15, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 43. Stone, Daniel - Norfolk - Jan 3, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 44. Heath and Mason - Sept 6, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 45. Hines, S.B. - Sweet Springs - Sept 6, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 46. Jourdan, James - Kick's Ford - April 6, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 47. Turner, Person - April 7, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 48. Heath and Mason - April 13, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill","1. Receipts of George Blow, 1820. [two items] 2. Receipts of George Blow, 1818-1820. [24 items] 3. Sussex County tax receipt of George Blow, 1820. [showing acres of land, slaves owned, and various other property types] 4. Southampton County tax receipt of Richard Blow, 1820. [showing acres of land, slaves owned, and various other property types]","1. Will of John Butts, 1825. 2. Deed of Mary Butts, 1826. 3. Deed of Polly Butts, 1815. 4. Deed of John and Judith Rochelle, 1788.","1. Blow, Richard Jr. - Portsmouth - Jan 11, 1823 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 2. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Jan 17, 1823 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 3. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Feb 1, 1823 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 4. Gilliam, C.N. - Richmond - Feb 1, 1823 - Blow, George - Sussex 5. Cogbill, J.B. - Petersburg - April 11, 1823 - Blow, George - Sussex 6. Wyche, Capt. William - Belfield - March 19, 1823 - Blow, George - Sussex 7. Jeffrie, John M. - Sussex - June 10, 1823 - Blow, George - Sussex 8. Barham, Samuel - Southampton - June 25, 1823 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 9. Wyche, William - July 2, 1823 - Blow, George - Sussex 10. Clanton, John - Aug 3, 1823 - Blow, George - Sussex 11. Heath and Mason - 1823 - Blow, George - Sussex 12. Gilliam, Carter N. - Aug 3, 1823 - Blow, George - Sussex 13. Cooper, John C. - Petersburg - Aug 19, 1823 - Blow, George - Sussex 14. Heath and Mason - Aug 23, 1823 - Blow, George - Sussex 15. Whitehead, S. - Portsmouth - Sept 17, 1823 - Blow, George - Sussex 16. Whitehead, S. - Portsmouth - Sept 20, 1823 - Blow, George - Sussex 17. Wyche, William - Belfield - 1823 - Blow, George - Sussex 18. Heath and Mason - Nov 19, 1823 - Blow, George - Sussex 19. Hammon, R.H. - Petersburg - Nov 21, 1823 - Blow, George - Sussex 20. Heath, Joseph - Prince George - Dec 1, 1823 - Blow, George - Sussex 21. Newsom, Lucy - Southampton - Feb 6, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 22. Heath and Mason - Feb 27, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 23. Lockhart and Gordon - March 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 24. Sikes, Nelson - March 18, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 25. Gilliam, C.N. - Sussex - July 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 26. Hines, S.B. - Southampton - March 17, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 27. Robinson, William Jr. - Petersburg - April 14, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 28. Cooper, J.C. - Petersburg - Sept 16, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 29. Wyche, W.P. - Sussex - July 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 30. Rochelle, Js. - Jerusalem - June 13, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 31. Wyche, William P. - June 17, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 32. Heath and Mason - July 14, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 33. Hines, S.B. - Southampton - April 21, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 34. Dillard, Jas. - Sussex - April 26, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 35. Hines, S.B. - April 21, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 36. Rochelle, Js. - May 25, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 37. Heath and Mason - May 26, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 38. Armistead, L.M. - Petersburg - May 26, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 39. Wyche, William P. - June 11, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 40. Jones, George - Sussex - June 12, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex - reply discussing a school for the poor 41. Heath and Mason - July 5, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 42. Blackford, W. - Northampton - July 20, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 43. Rochelle, Js. - Jerusalem - Sept 15, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 44. Hines, S.B. - Southampton - Sept 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 45. Whitehead, S. - Aug 26, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 46. Rochelle, Js. - Aug 7, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 47. Cuthbert and Smith - Petersburg - Aug 7, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 48. Dufour, John F. - Jan 13, 1825 - Sec. of the Sussex Agricultural Society 49. Rochelle, Js. - Jan 4, 1825 - Blow, George - Sussex 50. Heath, Js. - Prince George - Jan 1, 1825 - Blow, George - Sussex 51. Blow, Richard - April 13, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 52. Blow, George - Aug 15, 1826 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 53. Gilliam, T.S. - April 25, 1825 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 54. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - May 2, 1825 - Blow, George - Sussex 55. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - March 5, 1825 - Blow, George - Sussex 56. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - March 14, 1825 - Blow, George - Sussex 57. Thayer, Sceva - Petersburg - July 31, 1825 - Blow, George - Sussex - reply concerning a cotton gin 58. Hite, Nich. - Sussex - June 16, 1825 - Blow, George - Portsmouth 59. Hite, Nich. - Sussex - June 7, 1825 - Blow, George - Sussex 60. Harrison, Jas. J. - Brunswick - June 7, 1825 - Blow, George - Sussex 61. Harrison, Jas. J. - Brunswick - June 7, 1825 - Blow, George - Sussex 62. Gilliam, Th. F. - Southampton - Aug 22, 1825 - Blow, George - Sussex 63. Wynne, William - Bristol - Sept 25, 1825 - Blow, George - Sussex 64. May, David - Petersburg - Oct 13, 1825 - Blow, George - Sussex 65. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Nov 14, 1825 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 66. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Nov 22, 1825 - Blow, George - Sussex - letter discusses a fire near his dwelling house in Portsmouth","1. Selden, John A. - Feb 27, 1838 - Blow, George - reply concerning the sale of a slave 2. Neil and Marron - Norfolk - Sept 1821 - Blow, Mr. - Portsmouth 3. Briggs, Henry - Southampton - Oct 16, 1821 - Blow, Richard - Norfolk 4. Neilson, Thos. - Petersburg - Oct 15 - Blow, Richard - Norfolk 5. Hall and Peebles - Petersburg - Aug 18, 1842 - Blow, George - Sussex 6. Baker, Perkins - Nov 1, 1806 [ ? ] - Blow, George - Sussex 7. Neilson, Th. - Oct 29, 1824 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 8. Baker, Perkins - Sept 23, 1805 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 9. Estate papers concerning John Chappell, 1830-1831.","1. U of Virginia - July 3, 1827 - Blow, George - Sussex - reply discussing the conduct of Robert Blow as a student 2. Report card from U of V, July 1, 1827. 3. Report card from U of V, July 23, 1827. 4. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 10, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 5. Blow, Richard Jr. - Portsmouth - July 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 6. Blow, R.W. - Portsmouth - Sept 24 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown - letter discusses the College of William and Mary 7. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 2, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 8. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 9, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 9. Blow, Robert - Richmond - Oct 5, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 10. Blow, George Jr. - Portsmouth - Oct 17, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 11. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Oct 19, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 12. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Oct 30, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 13. Blow, Robert W. - U of Virginia - Oct 26 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 14. Blow, Richard Jr. - Williamsburg - Nov 5, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown - complains about conditions at the College of William and Mary 15. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Jan 2, 1826 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 16. Gurley, John M. - Jerusalem - Oct 2, 1827 - Blow, George - Sussex County 17. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Nov 28, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 18. Cogbill, Mason and Co. - Petersburg - Nov 28, 1827 - Blow, George - Southampton 19. Heath and Mason - Sept 28, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 20. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Sept 25, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 21. Heath and Mason - Sept 25, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 22. Applewhite, H. - Cowman's Well, Sussex - July 24, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 23. Blow, George Jr. - Portsmouth - May 3, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 24. Gurley, R.R. - June 19, 1827 - Blow, George - Sussex","1. Blow, Richard Jr. - Portsmouth - April 1, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 2. Blow, Richard Jr. - Portsmouth - April 26, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 3. Blow, Robert - U of Virginia - June 20, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 4. Blow, Robert - U of Virginia - Oct 10, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 5. Blow, Robert - U of Virginia - Nov 13, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 6. Report card, U of Virginia 7. Blow, Robert W. - March 1, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 8. Blow, Robert - April 2, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 9. Blow, Robert - May 1, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 10. Blow, Robert - June 1, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 11. Jones, S. - Kings Creek, James City Co. - Oct 13, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 12. Blow, Richard S. - Portsmouth - Aug 8, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 13. Blow, Richard S. - Portsmouth - Dec 18, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 14. Blow, Richard S. - Portsmouth - Dec 31, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 15. Blow, George Jr. - Portsmouth - Dec 31, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 16. Blow, R. Jr. - Oct 18, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill - letters discusses life at the College of William and Mary 17. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Aug 14, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 18. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Aug 19, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 19. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - July 18, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 20. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Aug 28, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 21. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Sept 18, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 22. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Sept 28, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 23. Heath, Joseph - Prince George - Dec 28, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 24. Collier, William A. - Sept 4, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 25. Blow, George - Sept 29, 1827 - Jones, Scervant - Kings Creek 26. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - June 12, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 27. Rochelle, Robert - Humphreys Co., TN - June 1, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 28. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - May 26, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 29. Magee, Robert - May 12, 1827 - Blow, George - Sussex 30. Heath and Mason - June 12, 1827 - Blow, George - Sussex 31. Rochelle, James - Jerusalem - May 4, 1827 - Blow, George - Sussex 32. Heath and Mason - April 30, 1827 - Blow, George - Sussex 33. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - April 18, 1827 - Blow, George - Sussex 34. Blow, Robert - Portsmouth - April 1827 - Blow, George - Sussex 35. Heath and Mason - April 6, 1827 - Blow, George - Sussex 36. Blow, Richard Sr. - March 6, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 37. Heath and Mason - Feb 26, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 38. Heath and Mason - Feb 22, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 39. Heath and Mason - Feb 19, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 40. Heath and Mason - Jan 27, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 41. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Jan 23, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 42. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Jan 21, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 43. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Jan 16, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 44. Heath and Mason - Jan 11, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 45. Heath and Mason - July 19, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 46. Butts, Mary - Jan 9, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 47. Rochelle, James - April 30, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 48. Harrison, Js. J. - May 15, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 49. Waller, Edmund - James City Co. - 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill","1. Plat-Round Hill Swamp, James Baker surveyor, undated (refers to the Nottoway Indians 2. Pledge between R. Downman and G. Hines that they will refrain from liquor, 1821. 3. Estate of Edmund Waller, 1827-1830. 4. Commission office, 1829. 5. Account of G. Blow concerning the estate of E.W. Jones, 1827-1828. 6. Estate of E. Jones and J. Butts, note, 1828. 7. Pollok and Co. - Richmond - Oct 2, 1805 - Blow, Richard - Norfolk 8. Felts, Henry - May 16, 1833 - Blow, George - Sussex - receipt for bond","1. Proctor of U of Virginia - Feb 15, 1827 - Blow, George - Sussex 2. Blow, Robert W. - U of Virginia - April 26, 1828 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 3. Report card of George Blow, Jr., 1828. 4. Report card of George Blow, Jr., 1828. 5. Report card of George Blow, Jr., 1829. 6. Report card of George Blow, Jr., 1829. 7. Report card of George Blow, Jr., 1829. 8. Report card of George Blow, Jr., 1829. 9. Blow, George Jr. - Hampden City - Jan 17, 1829 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 10. Blow, George Jr. - Hampden City - March 8, 1829 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 11. Blow, George Jr. - Hampden City - March 31, 1829 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 12. Blow, George Jr. - Hampden City - Dec 7, 1828 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 13. Blow, George Jr. - U of Virginia - July 13, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 14. Blow, George Jr. - U of Virginia - Dec 25, 1831 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown","1. Report card, U of V, 1828. 2. Blow, Robert W. - March 1, 1828 - Blow, George - Sussex 3. Blow, Robert W. - April 1, 1828 - Blow, George - Sussex 4. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - April 1, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 5. Blow, Richard Jr. - College of William and Mary - June 15, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 6. Blow, Richard Jr. - College of William and Mary - Oct 1, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 7. Bosher, Thomas M. - The Main, James City Co. - Oct 2, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 8. Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg - April 28, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 9. Webb, W.W. - Williamsburg - July 9, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 10. Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg - Sept 27, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 11. Jones, S. - Williamsburg - June 11, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 12. Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg - June 14, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 13. Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg - July 19, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 14. Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg - Aug 22, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 15. Webb, W.W. - Williamsburg - July 14, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 16. Rochelle, James - Jerusalem - July 14, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 17. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Nov 17, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 18. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Aug 12, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 19. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Sept 23, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 20. Thayer, Henry H. - Petersburg - Nov 1, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 21. Blow, Richard - Oct 25, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 22. Hines, George - Jerusalem - June 23, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 23. Whitehead, J. - Norfolk - Nov 6, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 24. Delk, William H. - York Co. - Nov 13, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 25. Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg - Feb 29, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 26. Hines, S.B. - May 4, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 27. Sheets, Anty - Albemarle - Sept 10, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 28. Smith, Chas. - Sussex - July 20, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 29. Blow, Richard - April 29, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 30. Atkinson - Smithfield - Nov 8, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 31. Blow, Richard - Oct 14, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 32. Blow, Richard - Sept 16, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 33. Blow, Richard - Feb 12, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 34. Blow, Richard - Feb 18, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 35. Rochelle, James - April 23, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 36. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - July 5, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 37. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Jan 17, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 38. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Jan 22, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 39. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Jan 31, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 40. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Feb 13, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 41. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - March 14, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 42. Prichard, J. - Petersburg - April 10, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 43. Blow, George - May 12, 1828 - Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg 44. Cogbill, Mason and Co. - 1828 - Blow, George - Sussex 45. Heath and Mason - undated - 1828 - Blow, George - Sussex 46. Blow, Richard - Aug 25, 1828 - Blow, George - Sussex 47. Heath and Mason - Oct 4, 1828 - Blow, George - Sussex 48. Cogbill, Mason and Co. - Oct 14, 1828 - Blow, George - Sussex 49. Fielding, Rose - Oct 22, 1828 - Blow, George - Sussex 50. Bosher, Thos. M. - The Main, James City Co. - Oct 28, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 51. Heath and Mason - Nov 5, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 52. Heath and Mason - Nov 29, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 53. Heath and Mason - Dec 15, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 54. Cogbill, Mason and Co. - Dec 17, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 55. Robertson, William Jr. - Petersburg - Dec 17, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 56. Blow, Richard - Dec 22, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 57. Blow, Richard - May 19, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 58. Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg - Dec 22, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 59. Clanton, Jas. - April 27, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 60. Blow, Richard - July 1, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 61. Blow, Richard - June 3, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown","1. Blow, Richard Jr. - College of William and Mary - April 24, 1828 - Blow Richard Sr. - Portsmouth 2. Blow, Richard Jr. - College of William and Mary - June 5, 1828 - Blow Richard Sr. - Portsmouth 3. Daniel, Judge William - Lynchburg - Jan 19, 1819 - Blow, George 4. List of bonds due to Blow and Scammell, 1811.","1. Estate papers of Robert B. Gilliam, 1827-1828. [72 pieces] 2. Edmund and W.H. Waller estates, 1828. [6 pieces] 3. Tuition fee paid by G. Blow for his daughters' schooling. 4. Tax account of Sussex County for G. Blow's land, 1828. [Showing record of land, slaves owned, and other]","1. Accounts of George Blow with John W. Byrd, 1828-1829. [25 pieces] 2. Estate papers of Mary Butts, 1826-1829. [5 pieces] 3. Land tax accounts of Richard Blow, 1828-1829. [6 pieces] 4. Estate papers of the Gilliam family, 1826-1829. [55 pieces] 5. Personal account of G. Blow with blacksmiths. [10 pieces]","1. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Sept 23, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 2. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - March 23, 1821 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 3. Whitehead, T. - Feb 21, 1821 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 4. Clairboren, P.W. - Williamsburg - March 4, 1821 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 5. Blow, R. Jr. - Portsmouth - Nov 6, 1824 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 6. Blow, R. Sr. - Dec 21, 1821 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 7. Blow, R. Sr. - Dec 4, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 8. Blow, R. Jr. - Feb 25, 1823 - Blow, Mrs. George - Tower Hill 9. Blow, R. Sr. - March 15, 1823 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 10. Blow, Robert - April 12, 1823 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 11. Blow, R. Sr. - May 3, 1823 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 12. Blow, R. Sr. - June 2, 1824 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 13. Blow, R. Sr. - July 20, 1824 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 14. Blow, R. Sr. - Aug 20, 1824 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 15. Blow, R. Sr. - Sept 21, 1824 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 16. Blow, R. Sr. - Dec 19, 1824 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 17. Blow, R. Sr. - Jan 10, 1825 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 18. Blow, R. Sr. - March 29, 1825 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 19. Blow, R. Sr. - July 9, 1825 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 20. Blow, R. Sr. - Sept 17, 1824 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 21. Blow, R. Sr. - Oct 4, 1825 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 22. Blow, R. Sr. - Oct 11, 1825 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 23. Blow, George - Tower Hill - May 31, 1826 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 24. General Orders from Adj. General - March 4, 1823 - Comm. of the 15th VA militia - Sussex Co. 25. Downman, Robert - Oct 2, 1821 - Blow, Colonel 26. Hines, L.B. - Southampton - March 6, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex","1. Prospectus of Leroy Anderson - 1829 - reply discussing a metrical version of the Declaration of Independence. 2. Blow, Richard - 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 3. Blow, Richard - Nov 16, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 4. Blow, Richard - Sept 7, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 5. Blow, Richard - Aug 4, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 6. Blow, Richard - May 13, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 7. Byrd, J.W. - Williamsburg - May 13, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 8. Byrd, J.W. - Williamsburg - April 18, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 9. Smith, Chas. - Williamsburg - March 6, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 10. Byrd, J.W. - Williamsburg - Jan 16, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 11. Byrd, J.W. - Williamsburg - Aug 22, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 12. Byrd, J.W. - Williamsburg - Nov 4, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 13. Byrd, J.W. - Williamsburg - Dec 15, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 14. Byrd, J.W. - Williamsburg - Sept 6, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 15. Smith, Chas. - Williamsburg - Jan 12, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 16. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Sept 16, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 17. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Dec 22, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 18. Whitehead, J. - Norfolk - Jan 10, 1829 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 19. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Jan 18, 1829 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 20. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Jan 27, 1829 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 21. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - March 25, 1829 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 22. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - March 24, 1829 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 23. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - March 17, 1829 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 24. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Feb 10, 1829 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 25. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - April 10, 1829 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 26. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - July 28, 1829 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 27. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Sept 8, 1829 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 28. Lewis, Herbert Jr. - Martin's Hundred - Sept 8, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 29. Lewis, Herbert Jr. - Martin's Hundred - April 17, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 30. Lewis, Herbert Jr. - Martin's Hundred - Nov 10, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 31. Lewis, Herbert Jr. - Martin's Hundred - Dec 18, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 32. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Oct 11, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 33. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - April 17, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 34. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Aug 24, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 35. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Sept 7, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 36. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Oct 13, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 37. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 38. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 39. Coleman, William - Hog's Island - Oct 1, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 40. Blow, R. Sr. - Portsmouth - April 21, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 41. Blow, R. Sr. - Portsmouth - Aug 25, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 42. Blow, R. Sr. - Portsmouth - Sept 2, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 43. Blow, R. Sr. - Portsmouth - Sept 1, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 44. Blow, R. Sr. - Portsmouth - Sept 29, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 45. Blow, R. Sr. - Portsmouth - Oct 6, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 46. Blow, R. Sr. - Portsmouth - Dec 15, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 47. Murdough, John - Portsmouth - Dec 22, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 48. Selden, Miles C. - Allen's Quarter - 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 49. Lewis, Herbert - Martin's Hundred - 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 50. Heath, H.G. - Prince George - Dec 31, 1829 - 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex - discussing the hire of a slave 51. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Feb 16, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 52. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Feb 24, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 53. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - March 28, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 54. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - April 19, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 55. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - May 16, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 56. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - May 27, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 57. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - June 24, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 58. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - July 29, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 59. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - July 17, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 60. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 61. Lewis, Herbert Jr. - Martin's Hundred - Aug 11, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 62. Lewis, Herbert Jr. - Martin's Hundred - Feb 27, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 63. Lewis, Herbert Jr. - Martin's Hundred - May 5, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 64. Lewis, Herbert Jr. - Martin's Hundred - June 20, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 65. Lewis, Herbert Jr. - Martin's Hundred - 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 66. Lewis, Herbert Jr. - Martin's Hundred - 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 67. Jones, Willie C. - Southampton - July 19, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 68. Byrd, John W. - Norfolk - June 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 69. Smith, Chas. - Williamsburg - May 23 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 70. Tatum, Nathl. - Norfolk - April 18, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 71. Watson, T. - Tree Hill - April 19, 1829 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 72. Watson, T. - Richmond - July 12, 1829 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 73. Watson, T. - Richmond - July 18, 1829 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 74. Wilson, Jas. R. - Chuckatuck - July 20, 1829 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 75. Wyche, William P. - Sussex - June 24, 1829 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 76. Rochelle, James - Jerusalem - June 23, 1829 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 77. Rochelle, James - Jerusalem - March 25, 1829 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 78. Rochelle, James - Jerusalem - March 31, 1829 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 79. Griffin, S.S. - Williamsburg - May 11, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 80. Anderson, J.J. - Tree Hill - June 23, 1829 - Blow, George - Tower Hill","1. Rochelle, James - Jerusalem - March 26, 1829 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 2. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Oct 1, 1832 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 3. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Oct 3, 1832 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 4. Cooper, James - Texas - Sept 23, 1833 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 5. Bragg, Jones and Co. - Petersburg - 1834 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 6. Blow, George - Feb 3, 1834 - Cargill, John - Sussex 7. Blow, George - May 16, 1834 - Woods, Henry - Norfolk 8. Moody, William M. - Williamsburg - Oct 25, 1834 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 9. Murdaugh, John - Richmond - Dec 20, 1835 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 10. Johnson, William - Oct 15, 1835 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 11. Blow, George - Tower Hill - March 19, 1836 - Mason, John Y. - Washington DC 12. Parker, Jabez - Richmond - July 23, 1837 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 13. Blow, George - Williamsburg - July 19, 1837 - Parker, Jabez - Richmond 14. Anderson, Peebles and Hall - Petersburg - Nov 18, 1837 - Blow, George - Tower Hill","1. Blow, Richard Jr. - Philadelphia - April 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 2. Blow, Richard Jr. - Philadelphia - March 16, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 3. Blow, Richard Jr. - Philadelphia - March 27, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 4. Jones, S. - King's Creek, James City Co. - April 3, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 5. Harbert, Lewis - Martin's Hundred, James City Co. - Jan 6, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 6. Harbert, Lewis - Martin's Hundred, James City Co. - Feb 6, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 7. Harbert, Lewis - Martin's Hundred, James City Co. - April 30, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 8. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Jan 5, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Little Town 9. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Jan 12, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Little Town 10. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Jan 25, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Little Town 11. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Feb 2, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Little Town 12. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Feb 9, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Little Town 13. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - April 12, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Little Town 14. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - April 16, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Little Town 15. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - April 26, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Little Town 16. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - May 3, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Little Town 17. Blow, Richard Sr. - Old Place - Oct 2, 1809 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 18. Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg - Jan 26, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 19. Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg - April 16, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 20. Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg - May 10, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 21. Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg - Jan 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 22. Blow, George - Sussex - April 7, 1830 - Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg 23. Coke, Richard - Williamsburg - March 26, 1830 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 24. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - March 26, 1830 - Blow, George - Tower Hill","1. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - June-Dec 1830 - Blow, George - Sussex 2. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - May 24, 1830 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 3. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - June 21, 1830 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 4. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Aug 8, 1830 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 5. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Aug 18, 1830 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 6. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Aug 20, 1830 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 7. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Sept 3, 1830 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 8. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Sept 24, 1830 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 9. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Nov 22, 1830 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 10. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Dec 26, 1830 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 11. Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg - Aug 24, 1830 - Blow, George - Littletown 12. Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg - Dec 7, 1830 - Blow, George - Littletown 13. Blow, Richard Jr. - Philadelphia - May 23, 1830 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 14. Blow, Richard Jr. - Philadelphia - June 27, 1830 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 15. Blow, Richard Jr. - Philadelphia - Aug 18, 1830 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 16. Blow, Richard Jr. - Philadelphia - Sept 13, 1830 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 17. Blow, Richard Jr. - Philadelphia - Oct 23, 1830 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 18. Blow, Richard Jr. - Philadelphia - Nov 1, 1830 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 19. Blow, George Jr. - May 30, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Little Town 20. Lewis, Herb. - Martin's Hundred - July 10, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Little Town 21. Lewis, Herb. - Martin's Hundred - June 12, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Little Town 22. Lewis, Herb. - Martin's Hundred - Sept 8, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Little Town 23. Brown Dr. Thos. - July 22, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex 24. Chappell, Jas. - Copperhonk Springs - June 30, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex 25. Chappell, Jas. - Copperhonk Springs - Aug 4, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex 26. Robertson, Arch. - Hog Island - Oct 6, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Little Town 27. Smith, Chas. - Limestone Co. Ala. - Oct 18, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex 28. Hines, Samuel B. - Jerusalem - Dec 31, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex 29. Newsom, Lucy - Southampton - June 26, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex","1. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - March 19, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex 2. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - March 23, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex 3. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - July 3, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 4. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - July 11, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 5. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Aug 18, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex 6. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Nov 5, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex 7. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Dec 3, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex 8. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Dec 12, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 9. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Dec 14, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex 10. West, Henry M. - Aug 11, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 11. Smaw, George - Oct 30, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 12. Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg - Feb 5, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 13. Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg - May 22, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 14. Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg - July 19, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 15. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Jan 13, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 16. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Feb 12, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 17. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Feb 17, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 18. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Feb 20, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 19. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - March 2, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 20. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - July 6, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 21. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - July 23, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 22. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - July 25, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 23. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Aug 1, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 24. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Aug 8, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 25. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Aug 10, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 26. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Aug 13, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 27. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Aug 17, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 28. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Aug 22, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 29. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Aug 27, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 30. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Aug 31, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 31. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Sept 3, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 32. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Sept 7, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 33. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Sept 17, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 34. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Nov 2, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 35. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Dec 5, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 36. Jordan, Jas. - Isle of Wright - Feb 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex 37. Hines, Samuel B. - Southampton - Feb 9, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 38. Rochelle, James - Jerusalem - May 15, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 39. Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill - Sept 1816 - Pollard, Benjamin - Norfolk - letter note sent 40. Blow, George Sr. - March 27, 1817 - Bragg and Cook - Petersburg 41. Blow, R. and Co. - Norfolk - Southampton - Dec 23, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 42. Scott, John L. - Southampton - Dec 23, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 43. Rochelle, James - Jerusalem - Jan 22, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 44. Hines, Samuel B. - July 7, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill","1. Deed forms 2. Copy of contract for the building of Peter's Bridge (near Tower Hill) 3. Blow, George - Tower Hill - circa 1810 - Hines, R. - Smithfield 4. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Aug 12, 1812 - Hall, John H. - Petersburg 5. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Aug 27, 1812 - Klein, Jacob - Norfolk 6. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Dec 2, 1813 - Robinson, Anty - Williamsburg 7. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Dec 2, 1813 - Barraud, Dr. P - Norfolk 8. Blow, Richard - July 31, 1816 - Blow, George 9. Blow, George - Tower Hill - July 21, 1814 - Jones, Ch. T. 10. Howard, Th. C. - Richmond - May 16, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 11. Howard, Th. C. - Richmond - June 18, 1814 - Blow, George 12. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Feb 8, 1814 - Fawn, John Capt - Norfolk 13. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Dec 16, 1817 - Williams, Fred - Petersburg 14. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Sept 28, 1818 - Scott, R.G. - Richmond 15. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Dec 11, 1818 - Camm, John 16. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Dec 12, 1818 - Cobb, Geo. - Rock Landing 17. Blow, George - Tower Hill - June 6, 1820 - Faulcon, Nicholas - 18. Blow, George - Tower Hill - May 27, 1917 - Allison and Fitzgerald 19. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Oct 26, 1816 - B. Bassett and J. Goodall 20. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Dec 23, 1819 - Waller, Edmund C. 21. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Dec 12, 1818 - Walker, John M. 22. Blow, George - Portsmouth - Nov 22, 1820 - Waller, William - Williamsburg 23. Blow, George - Tower Hill - June 13, 1817 - Bassett, Burwell - Williamsburg 24. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Dec 23, 1819 - Waller, Edmund - Martin's Hundred, James City Co. 25. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Dec 1819 - Christian, Edmund - Richmond 26. Blow, George - Tower Hill - undated - Ruffin, Edmund - Prince George 27. Blow, George - Tower Hill - March 9, 1825 - Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth 28. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Dec 30, 1829 - Blow, Richard Sr. 29. Blow, George - Tower Hill - 1819 - Waller, Dr. Ro. P - Williamsburg 30. Blow, George - Tower Hill - April 26, 1830 - West, Henry 31. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Nov 26, 1830 - Branch, Thos. - Petersburg 32. Blow, George - Tower Hill - April 26, 1830 - Heath and Mason - Petersburg 33. Blow, George - Tower Hill - April 1819 - Heath and Mason - Petersburg 34. Blow, George - Tower Hill - 1817 - Overseers of the Poor - Southampton 35. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Feb 14, 1831 - Branch, Thos. - Petersburg 36. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Feb 16, 1831 - Garrett, R.M. - Williamsburg 37. Blow, George - Tower Hill - March 4, 1831 - Turner, John D. 38. Blow, George - Tower Hill - March 25, 1831 - Moody, William - Northampton, NC 39. Blow, George - Tower Hill - undated - West, Mr. 40. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Dec 25, 1830 - Heath, Henry G. - Prince George 41. Blow, George - Tower Hill - June 15, 1830 - Watson, Thos. - Richmond 42. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Oct 5, 1830 - Robertson, Arch. - Hog Island 43. Blow, George - Tower Hill - July 18, 1829 - Robertson, Arch. - Tree Hill","1. Blow, R.W. - U of Virginia - Oct 30, 1826 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex Courthouse 2. Report card of R.W. Blow from U of Virginia, 1826. 3. Blow, Richard Jr. - Portsmouth - Jan 1, 1826 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex Courthouse 4. Blow, Richard Jr. - Philadelphia - March 1, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex Courthouse 5. Colonization Society - Washington DC - Feb 5, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex Courthouse 6. Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg - 1831 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown [four letters] 7. Garrett, R.M. - Williamsburg - 1831 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown [two letters] 8. Semple, James (Judge) - Williamsburg - 1831 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill [two letters] 9. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - March 16, 1831 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 10. Blow, Richard Jr. - Portsmouth - March 1831 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill [two letters] 11. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - 1831 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex [four letters] 12. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - 1827 and 1831 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill [two letters] 13. Harrison, James J. - Diamond Grove - March 17, 1826 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 14. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - 1826 and 1831 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill [17 letters] 15. Atkinson, Arch. - Richmond - Jan 27, 1831 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 16. Smaw, George - Martin's Hundred - June 5, 1831 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 17. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - 1831 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex [9 letters] 18. Garrett, R.M. - Williamsburg - Jan 25, 1831 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 19. Downman, Lucy - Feb 15, 1831 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 20. Blow, George - June 3, 1817 - Camm, John - Lynchburg 21. Blow, Richard Jr. - Portsmouth - 1826 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill [two letters] 22. Wyche, William - Littletown - Feb 12, 1826 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 23. Rochelle, James - Jerusalem - April 13, 1826 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 24. Watkins, John D. - New Kent Ch. - March 15, 1826 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 25. Smith, Charles - Limestone Co. Ala. - Jan 2, 1831 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 26. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - July 4, 1831 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 27. Moody, William - Mt. Forest, NC - 1831 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill [four letters] 28. Smaw, George - Martin's Hundred - Nov 18, 1831 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 29. Cary, George B. - Southampton - May 28, 1831 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill","1. Weston, Samuel - Norfolk - March 25, 1833 - Blow, George - Littletown 2. Weston, Samuel - Portsmouth - March 27, 1833 - Blow, George - Littletown 3. Smith, Chas. - Alabama - March 31, 1833 - Blow, George - Littletown 4. Rochelle, Jas. - Southampton - May 1833 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 5. Parker, W.H. - Belvedere - July 27, 1833 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 6. Smith, Philip - Surry C.H. - Aug 18, 1833 - Blow, George - Sussex 7. Cooper, James - Austin TX - Aug 31, 1833 - Blow, George - Sussex 8. Petway, Henry - Southampton - Sept 23, 1833 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 9. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - May 16, 1833 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 10. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - June 6, 1833 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 11. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - June 24, 1833 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 12. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - April 30, 1833 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 13. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - July 31, 1833 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 14. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Sept 16, 1833 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 15. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Nov 30, 1833 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 16. Smaw, George - Martin's Hundred - Sept 28, 1833 - Blow, George - Sussex 17. Coke, John - James City - Nov 18, 1833 - Blow, George - Sussex 18. Farmer's Bank - Norfolk - May 4, 1833 - Blow, George - Sussex 19. Farmer's Bank - Norfolk - Sept 5, 1833 - Blow, George - Sussex 20. Farmer's Bank - Norfolk - Dec 2, 1833 - Blow, George - Sussex 21. Farmer's Bank - Norfolk - July 1, 1833 - Blow, George - Sussex","1-16. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Jan-Oct 1835 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 17. Butts, Edward - Southampton - Jan 13, 11835 - Blow, George - Sussex 18. Chandler, J.A. - Portsmouth - March 7, 1835 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 19. Aldridge, A. - Stony Creek - July 25, 1835 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 20. Vaiden, M.J. - Sussex - Aug 1, 1835 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 21. Haxall and Co. - Richmond - Aug 13, 1835 - Blow, George - Littletown 22. Ruffin, Edmund - Prince George - Sept 4, 1835 - Blow, George - Littletown 23. Jones, William L. - Warwick - Sept 4, 1835 - Blow, George - Littletown 24. Moody, William M. - Williamsburg - Sept 8, 1835 - Blow, George - Littletown 25. Bun and Co. - Richmond - Sept 16, 1835 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 26. Wynne, Thos. - Yorktown - Sept 14, 1835 - Blow, George - Littletown 27. Wood, H.J. (Farmer's Bank) - Norfolk - Nov 2, 1835 - Blow, George - Sussex 28. Hines, S.B. - Southampton - Dec 2, 1835 - Blow, George - Sussex","1. Blow, George Jr. - Portsmouth - Aug 9, 1838 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 2. Blow, R. - New Orleans - Feb 28, 1839 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 3. Seldon, John A. - Westover - March 15, 1838 - Blow, George - Tower Hill - reply concerning the sale of a slave 4. Letter fragment, Jan 6, 1838. 5. Vest, W.W. - Williamsburg - May 6, 1838 - Blow, George - Martin's Hundred 6. Vest, W.W. - Williamsburg - Nov 26, 1838 - Blow, George - Portsmouth 7. Blow, George - Martin's Hundred - July 20, 1838 - Smithers, G. - Queen's Creek, James City Co. 8. Pearman, Miller - Martin's Hundred - April 13, 1838 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 9. Blow, George - Sussex - June 14, 1838 - Johnson, William - Littletown 10. Blow, George - Williamsburg - July 18, 1838 - Ball, Samuel - Richmond 11. Waller, Corbin - Williamsburg - Feb 12, 1838 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 12. Hunt, E.H. - Williamsburg - March 12, 1838 - Blow, George - Littletown 13. Beasley, William H. - Williamsburg - Aug 2, 1838 - Blow, George - Littletown 14. Jackson, William - Williamsburg - undated - Blow, George - Littletown 15. Vest, W.W. - Williamsburg - Aug 13, 1838 - Blow, George - Littletown 16. Johnson, William - Richmond - May 22, 1838 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 17. West, W.W. - Williamsburg - May 22, 1838 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 18. Peebles and Hall - Petersburg - Aug 1838 - Blow, George - Sussex 19. Johnson, William - Richmond - Oct 20, 1838 - Blow, George - Sussex 20. Cowles, Stephen - Portsmouth - Oct 22, 1838 - Blow, George - Littletown 21. Haxall and Col. - Richmond - Aug 25, 1838 - Blow, George - Littletown 22. Dimmock, Chas. - Portsmouth - Nov 1838 - Blow, George - Portsmouth 23. Johnson, William - Richmond - Sept 8, 1838 - Blow, George - Littletown 24. Goodwyn, W.B. - Southampton - March 12, 1838 - Blow, George - Sussex 25. Harrison, B.P. - Petersburg - Aug 31, 1838 - Blow, George - Littletown 26. Smith, Polly - Alabama - Sept 22, 1838 - Blow, George - Littletown 27. Peebles and Hall - Petersburg - Sept 18, 1838 - Blow, George - Littletown 28. Peebles and Hall - Petersburg - Sept 8, 1838 - Blow, George - Littletown 29. Wood, H. and Sons - Norfolk - Oct 19, 1838 - Blow, George - Littletown 30-49. Anderson, Peebles and Hall - Jan-Dec 1838 - Blow, George - Sussex [19 letters] 50. Haxall and Co. - Richmond - Sept 15, 1838 - Blow, George - Littletown 51. Johnson, William - Petersburg - Feb 21, 1838 - Blow, George - Littletown 52. Blow, George - Williamsburg - Oct 15, 1838 - Johnson, Wm - Richmond 53. Johnson, William - Petersburg - March 22, 1838 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 54. Johnson, William - Petersburg - Aug 5, 1838 - Blow, George - Littletown 55. Johnson, William - Petersburg - Nov 7, 1838 - Blow, George - Sussex","1. Blow, George Jr. - U of Virginia - Dec 5, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Portsmouth 2. Blow, Norborne - Portsmouth - Nov 3, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 3. Cocke, John W. Sr. - Mt. Pleasant - June 3, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 4. Southall, G.W. - Williamsburg - Feb 7, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 5. Butts, Elly - Southampton - Jan 9, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 6. Blow, George Jr. - Portsmouth - Jan 17, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 7. Crockett, J. - Petersburg - Feb 7, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Southampton 8. Blow, George - Sussex - Feb 18, 1834 - Heath and Mason 9. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Feb-Dec 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex [18 letters] 10. Redwood, R.E. - Petersburg - April 7, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 11. Marks, William B. - Petersburg - March 11, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 12. Cooper, Ben - Sussex - March 24, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 13. Rochelle, Js. - Hermitage - Sept 7, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 14. Browne, Orra A. - Jerusalem - June 19, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 15. Nash, E.P. - Norfolk - June 4, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 16. Farmer's Bank - Norfolk - July 7, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 17. Allein, Jos. - Tappahannock - Aug 30, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 18. Newsome, J.A. - Southampton - Aug 27, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 19. Haxall, R.B. and Co. - Richmond - Oct 6, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 20. Allyn and Robertson - Norfolk - Nov 11, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 21. Judkins, G.J. - Southampton - Nov 24, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 22. Cooper, John J. - Petersburg - Dec 3, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 23. Allein, Jos. - Surry C.H. - Dec 29, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 24. Haxall and Co. - Richmond - Dec 30, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill","1. Griffith, David - Portsmouth - Jan 4, 1836 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 2. Mason, John Y. - Washington DC - Jan 15, 1836 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown - discussing Blow's son and his release from the military academy on account of an injury 3. Cobb, Jer. - Southampton - Feb 17, 1836 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 4. Ruffin, Edmund - Petersburg - April 14, 1836 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 5. Henderson, Thomas - Fort McHenry, Baltimore - Feb 29, 1836 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown - ask Blow to write J.W. Mason about being readmitted to the academy 6. Newsom, Lucy - Southampton - May 11, 1836 - Blow, George - Sussex 7. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - March-April 1836 - Blow, George - Sussex [12 letters] 8. Moody, William - Mt Forest, NC - May 2, 1836 - Blow, George - Sussex 9. Farmer's Bank - Norfolk - May 9, 1836 - Blow, George - Sussex 10. Sledge, Thomas - Sussex - May 22, 1836 - Blow, George - Sussex 11. Newsom, Lucy - June 16, 1836 - Blow, George - Sussex 12. Newsom, Lucy - Nov 28, 1836 - Blow, George - Sussex 13. Baird, Benjamin - Tower Hill - July 29, 1836 - Blow, George - Sussex 14. Haxall and Co. - Richmond - Aug 3, 1836 - Blow, George - Sussex 15. Broughton, T.G. - Norfolk - Sept 1, 1836 - Blow, George - Sussex 16. Mouthcastle, S.M. - James City - Sept 24, 1836 - Blow, George - Sussex 17. Cabaness, Jas. - Williamsburg - Sept 14, 1836 - Blow, George - Sussex 18. Judkins, Gray - Southampton - Oct 1, 1836 - Blow, George - Sussex 19. Gracie and Sargent - New York - Oct 10, 1836 - Blow, George - Sussex 20. Hunt, E.H. - Williamsburg - Oct 26, 1836 - Blow, George - Sussex 21. Haxall and Co. - Richmond - Nov 30, 1836 - Blow, George - Sussex","1. Blow, George - Williamsburg - Jan 1809 - Blow, Richard - Norfolk - reply discussing a slave on Robert H. Waller's estate 2. Felts estate papers, 1833. 3. Petty accounts, 1838-1842. 4. Petty accounts with Mary Laine, 1843. 5. Account of Dr. Richard Blow, 1834. 6. Cowan, Henry - James City - Jan 4, 1812 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 7. Blow, R. - Portsmouth - March 30, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 8. Blow, R. - Portsmouth - Oct 6, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 9. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Oct 1, 1812 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 10. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Oct 25, 1812 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 11. Hines, William - March 19, 1812 - Blow, George 12. Hines, George - Southampton - March 19, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 13. Hines, Robert - Smithfield - Nov 14, 1812 - Blow, George - Sussex 14. Aiken, Pleasant - Oct 13, 1812 - Blow, George - Sussex 15. Hall, John H. - Petersburg - May 5, 1812 - Blow, George - Sussex 16. Bennett, William - Norfolk - April 30, 1812 - Blow, George - Sussex 17. Fitzgerald, William - June 16, 1812 - Blow, George - Sussex 18. Hall, J.H. - Petersburg - Nov 19, 1812 - Blow, George - Sussex","1. Blow, George - Jerusalem - Jan 21, 1834 - Blow, George Jr. 2. Hurt, E.H. - Williamsburg - March 5, 1836 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 3. Estate papers of Drury Cooper, 1833. 4. Tickets and receipts/petty accounts, 1831-1839. [30 pieces]","1. Byrd, J.W. - Williamsburg - Sept 24, 1832 - Blow, George - Littletown 2. Byrd, J.W. - Williamsburg - Oct 24, 1832 - Blow, George - Littletown 3. Byrd, J.W. - Williamsburg - July 17, 1832 - Blow, George - Littletown 4. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Sept 4, 1832 - Blow, George - Littletown 5. Davis, William - New Orleans - Jan 30, 1832 - Blow, George - Portsmouth 6. Rochelle, James - Jerusalem - Jan 25, 1832 - Blow, George - Littletown 7. Pettis, Madison - James City - Jan 2, 1832 - Blow, George - Sussex","1. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Dec 22, 1821 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 2. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Nov 10, 1828 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 3. Blow, Robert - U of Virginia - Jan 9, 1828 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 4. Blow, R. - College of William and Mary - March 27, 1828 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 5. Blow, Richard - College of William and Mary - Nov 28, 1828 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 6. Blow, Richard - College of William and Mary - Dec 17, 1828 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 7. Blow, George Jr. - Portsmouth - March 14, 1837 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 8. Blow, George Jr. - Petersburg - Feb 21, 1837 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex 9. Blow, Richard Jr. - Sussex - July 29, 1843 - Blow, George - James City 10. Goosly, William - York - Dec 9, 1801 - Jackson, George - Williamsburg 11. Kirby, Bennett - Martin's Hundred - Nov 5, 1837 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 12. Kirby, Bennett - Sept 1, 1837 - Blow, George - Sussex 13. Hunt, E.H. - Williamsburg - March 15, 1837 - Blow, George - Littletown 14. Moody, William - Northampton - May 13, 1837 - Blow, George - Littletown 15. Moody, William - Northampton - May 26, 1837 - Blow, George - Littletown 16. Simmons, Daniel - Southampton - March 25, 1837 - Blow, George - Sussex 17. Mountcastle, Soane - Williamsburg - April 20, 1837 - Blow, George - Littletown 18. Murfee, Jas. - Murfee's Depot - Jan 14, 1837 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 19. Nicholson, Jesse - Portsmouth - March 6, 1821 - Blow, Mr. 20. Newsom, Lucy - Southampton - June 3, 1837 - Blow, George - Sussex 21. Murfee, Jas - Jan 20, 1837 - Blow, George - Sussex 22. Kennedy, Peter - Dec 6, 1837 - Blow, George - Portsmouth 23. Nicholson, Jesse - Portsmouth - Sept 18, 1828 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 24. Atkinson, A. - Smithfield - Sept 28, 1828 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 25. Niemeyer, Ch. - Portsmouth - Oct 3, 1828 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 26. Morgan and Cooper - Murfreesboro - Feb 18, 1828 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 27. Allen, Jos. - Richmond - Feb 6, 1828 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 28. Fergusson, Benjamin - Balto - Aug 1821 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 29. Edwards, L.R. - Jerusalem - March 25, 1837 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 30. Key, Robert - Oak Grove - May 23, 1837 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 31. Parker, Jabaz - Richmond - Sept 14, 1837 - Blow, George - Littletown 32. Moody, William - May 23, 1837 - Blow, George - Littletown 33. Key, Robert - Oak Grove - May 8, 1837 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 34. Allen, Rich. - Williamsburg - March 1, 1837 - Blow, George - Littletown 35. Wakerman - Jersey City - March 15, 1837 - Blow, George - Sussex Court House 36. Briggs and Thomas - Jan 28, 1837 - Blow, George - Sussex 37. Cowley, Stephen - Portsmouth - Feb 21, 1837 - Blow, George - Littletown 38. Anderson, Peebles and Hall - Petersburg - Feb-July 1837 - Blow, George - Littletown 39. Heath and Co. - Petersburg - Jan 20, 1837 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 40. Heath and Co. - Petersburg - Jan 28, 1837 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 41. Murdough, J.M. - Dec 3, 1837 - Blow, George - Tower Hill","1. Blow, George - undated - Rochelle, James - Jerusalem 2. Pettit, W. - Portsmouth - Dec 21, 1821 - Blow George - Tower Hill 3. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Nov 24, 1821 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 4. Blow, George - Portsmouth - Oct 11, 1836 - Heath and Co. - Petersburg 5. Blow, George - Portsmouth - Oct 10, 1836 - Welles and Co. - Petersburg 6. Blow, George - Williamsburg - June 1836 - Haxall and Co. - Richard 7. Blow, George - Portsmouth - Oct 10, 1836 - Gracie and Sargent - New York 8. Blow, George - March 20, 1836 - Henderson, Dr. Thomas - Fort McHenry 9. Blow, George - Tower Hill - 1835 - Hines, S.B. 10. Hines, S.B. - Sept 20, 1835 - Blow, George 11. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Nov 27, 1835 - Edwards, Mr. 12. Blow, George - Tower Hill - July 1835 - Murdaugh, Mr. - Portsmouth 13. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Nov 26, 1834 - Kirby, Col. Bennett - James City 14. Blow, George - Tower Hill - March 15, 1834 - Mason, John Y. - US Congress 15. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Oct 1834 - Blow, Richard Jr. - Paris 16. Blow, George - Littletown - Nov 30, 1833 - Coke, John - Williamsburg 17. Blow, George - Littletown - Nov 10, 1836 - Myers, Mr. - Norfolk 18. Blow, Robert W. - Portsmouth - Aug 27, 1834 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 19. Blow, George - Tower Hill - undated - Blow, George Jr. - College of William and Mary 20. Blow, George - Tower Hill - July 28, 1836 - Haxall and Co. - Richmond 21. Blow, George - Tower Hill - July 28, 1833 - Parker, Col. William 22. Blow, George - Sussex - July 8, 1833 - Woddis 23. Blow, George - Sussex - Nov 23, 1833 - Cooper, James - Texas","1. Blow, George Jr. - San Antonio, TX - Aug 7, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 2. Blow, George Jr. - San Antonio, TX - June 25, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 3. Blow, George - Tower Hill - June 14, 1839 - Wynne, Thomas - James City 4. Wynne, Thomas - Grove - May 30, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 5. Blow, George Jr. - Portsmouth - Dec 13, 1841 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 6. Blow, Richard - Petersburg - Nov 14, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 7. Gurley, W.D. - Hicksford - Jan 31, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 8. Smither, G. - Martin's Hundred - March 18, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 9. Vest, W.W. - Williamsburg - Feb 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 10. Blow, G. - Williamsburg - July 9, 1839 - Peebles and Hall - Petersburg 11. Vest, W.W. - Williamsburg - Nov 13, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 12. Pegram, Paul - Norfolk - Nov 19, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 13. Allen, Richard - James City - Nov 19, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 14. Cowley, Stephen - Portsmouth - Aug 10, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 15. Peebles and Hall - Petersburg - July 12, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 16. Cowley, S. - Portsmouth - July 11, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 17. Blow, George - Littletown - July 1, 1839 - Johnson, W. - Petersburg 18. Johnson, William - Petersburg - June 29, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 19. Cowley, S. - Portsmouth - Aug 7, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 20. Vest, W.W. - Brooksville - Sept 1, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 21. Cowley, S. - Portsmouth - Sept 23, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 22. Wright, William - Norfolk - June 17, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 23. Vest, W.W. - New York - Sept 12, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 24. Peebles and Hall - Petersburg - April 19, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 25. Cooke, G.B. - Norfolk - March 22, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 26. Blow, George - James City - July 22, 1839 - Walter Taylor Co. 27. Blow, George - James City - July 22, 1839 - Cowley, S. - Portsmouth 28. Peebles and Hall - Petersburg - Dec 31, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 29. Cowley, S. - Portsmouth - Dec 27, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 30. Farmer's Bank - Norfolk - Dec 27, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 31. Peebles and Hall - Petersburg - Dec 10, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 32. W.H. Taylor and Co. - Norfolk - Dec 27, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 33. Peebles and Hall - Petersburg - Oct 25, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 34. Farmer's Bank - Norfolk - April 1, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 35. Peebles and Hall - Petersburg - Jan-Oct 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown [11 letters] 36. Forbles, William - Portsmouth - June 10 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 37. Robertson, Allyn - Norfolk - Oct 7, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 38. Wright, William - Norfolk - July 25, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 39. James and Co. - Petersburg - Sept 19, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 40. Cowley, S. - Portsmouth - Jan-Aug 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown [three letters] 41. Allyn and Robertson - Norfolk - Sept 5, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 42. Farmer's Bank - Norfolk - June-Aug 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown [two letters] 43. Blow, George - Martin's Hundred - July 22, 1839 - Allyn and Robertson 44. Dickson, H. and H. - Norfolk - Jan 20, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 45. Farmer's Bank - Norfolk - Feb 11, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 46. Dickson, H. and H. - Norfolk - April 28, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 47. W.H. Taylor and Co. - Norfolk - July 29, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 48. Cowley, S. - Portsmouth - July 29, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 49. Johnson, William - Petersburg - April-May 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown [two letters]","1. Murdaugh, J. - Portsmouth - April 3, 1839 - Blow, George - Sussex 2. McClandish, R.M. - Williamsburg - May and June, 1839 - Blow, George - Sussex [two letters] 3. Blow, George - Littletown - Jan-June 1839 - various receivers 4. Batsford, S.N. - Norfolk - March 8, 1839 - Blow, George","1. œOn the Liberty of the Press, speech given at the College of William and Mary by Samuel Betrahn, 1803. 2. Tuition receipts, 1803-1841. 3. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - June 3, 1826 - Blow, Robert - U of Virginia 4. Blow, Robert - U of Virginia - 1826 and 1828 - to Richard and George Blow [five letters] 5. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - June 6, 1826 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 6. Blow, George - Tower Hill - June 14, 1826 - Blow, Robert - Sussex 7. Parker, Jabez - Richmond - July 21, 1837 - Blow, George - Hog Island 8. Picture and article on an agricultural machine. 9. Drawing of Hunter's Mill, circa 1821. 10. Waller, William H. - Sussex - March 15, 1817 - Blow, George 11. Papers concerning the Williamsburg company of militia commanded by R.H. Waller, 1803. 12. Bassett, Burwell - Williamsburg - June 1, 1833 - Blow, George - Sussex 13. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Sept 30, 1820 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 14. Blow, George - Tower Hill - June 14, 1826 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth","1. Dew, Thomas R. - College of William and Mary - April 12, 1840 - Blow, George - Littletown 2. Vest, W.W. - Williamsburg - Jan 6, 1840 - Blow, George - Littletown 3. Vest, W.W. - Williamsburg - Feb 3, 1840 - Blow, George - Littletown 4. Smither, George - Martin's Hundred - Mary 25, 1840 - Blow, George - Littletown 5. Smither, George - Martin's Hundred - Jan 22, 1840 - Blow, George - Littletown 6. Wilson, James - Smithfield - March 4, 1840 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 7. Sykes, Z. - Norfolk - Aug 12, 1840 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 8. Circular of U of Virginia - March 11, 1840 - Blow, George - Littletown 9. Blow, William N. - Williamsburg - Feb 23, 1840 - Blow, George - Littletown 10. Blow, Richard - Petersburg - Sept 2, 1840 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 11. Blow, Richard - Petersburg - May 18, 1840 - Blow, George - Littletown 12. Blow, George Jr. - Tower Hill - July 20, 1840 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 13. Blow, George Jr. - Tower Hill - Dec 6, 1840 - Blow, George - Littletown 14. Parker, Jabez - Richmond - June 18, 1840 - Blow, George - Littletown 15. Watts, Samuel - Portsmouth - Oct 1, 1840 - Blow, George - Littletown 16. Parker, William - Aug 27, 1840 - Blow, George - Littletown 17. Blow, Richard Jr. - Petersburg - Nov 15, 1840 - Blow, George - Littletown - reply concerning the shooting of Judge Mason's brother by William Harrison's son 18. Hines, Samuel B. - Jerusalem - July 30, 1840 - Blow, George - Littletown 19. Accounts of George Blow, 1840s.","1. Peebles and Hall - Petersburg - 1842 - Blow, George - Littletown [12 letters] 2. Cowley, S. - Portsmouth - 1842 - Blow, George - Littletown [three letters] 3. Lankford, J. - Southampton - 1842 - Blow, George - Littletown [two letters] 4. Vest, W.W. - Williamsburg - March 22, 1842 - Blow, George - Norfolk 5. Taylor and Co. - Norfolk - April 15, 1842 - Blow, George - Littletown 6. Galt, Alex - Norfolk - June 20, 1842 - Blow, George - Littletown","1. Deed of Trust between George Blow and Newit and Almon Branch for rent of Blow's land, 1845. 2. Unidentified sender - undated - Blow, George 3. Hansford, Benjamin - Charleston - Oct 1843 - Blow, George [two letters]","1. Appraisal of R.H. Waller estate, undated. [fragment] 2. Account with Josias Moody, Williamsburg blacksmith, 1792. 3. Newell, T.H. - Tower Hill - 1841 - Blow, George - Portsmouth 4. Mangram, J.H. - Sussex - 1843 - Blow, George - Sussex 5. Rochelle, James - Jerusalem - 1843 - Blow, George - Littletown 6. Newell, T.N. - Tower Hill - 1841 - Blow, Mrs. - Littletown 7. Vaughan, Peter - Southampton 1841 - Blow, George - Littletown 8. Newell, T.N. - Sussex - 1841 - Blow, George - Littletown 9. Various letters and accounts concerning the G. Blow plantation, 1840-1844. 10. Southampton accounts, 1840-1845. 11. Petersburg accounts, 1843. 12. Parker, Jabez - Richmond - Aug 17, 1843 - Blow, George - Littletown 13. Norfolk and Portsmouth accounts, 1843. 14. Lively, Ch. - aboard the Patrick Henry - 1843 - Blow, George - Grove Wharf","1. Blow, Richard Jr. - Nov 23, 1844 - Blow, George - Norfolk 2. Blow, George - Littletown - Feb 9, 1844 - Chamberlayne, R.H. - Norfolk 3. Blow, George Jr. - Norfolk - Dec 1843 - Blow, George Sr. - Grove Wharf 4. Blow, George Jr. - Norfolk - Dec 1843 - Blow, George Sr. - Little Town 5. Blow, George Jr. - Norfolk - Dec 1843 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 6. Blow, Richard - Nov 22, 1843 - Blow, George 7. Blow, Richard - Sussex - June 15, 1844 - Blow, George Sr. - Williamsburg 8. Blow, Norborne - James City - Nov 1844 - Blow, George Jr. - Norfolk 9. Blow, Norborne - James City - Nov 4, 1844 - Blacknall, Mrs. - Norfolk 10. Blow, Norborne - James City - Oct 6, 1844 - Blow, George Sr. - Norfolk 11. Blow, Norborne - James City - Feb 26, 1844 - Blow, George - Littletown 12. Blow, Norborne - James City - March 27, 1844 - Blow, George - Littletown 13. Blow, Norborne - James City - April 23, 1844 - Blow, George - Littletown 14. Galt, Dickie - Williamsburg - Oct 2, 1844 - Blow, George - Norfolk 15. McCandlish, R.M. - July 16, 1844 - Blow, George - Martin's Hundred 16. Galt, Dickie - Williamsburg - Oct 13, 1844 - Blow, George - Norfolk 17. Galt, Dickie - Williamsburg - Oct 15, 1844 - Blow, George - Norfolk 18. Galt, Dickie - Williamsburg - Nov 10, 1844 - Blow, George - Norfolk 19. Hunt, E.H. - Williamsburg - Nov 18, 1844 - Blow, George - Elizabeth City 20. Griffin, Dr. S. - Williamsburg - July 15, 1840 - Blow, George 21. Palmer, William - Richmond - Nov 8, 1844 - Blow, George - Norfolk 22. Palmer, William - Richmond - Sept 30, 1844 - Blow, George - Norfolk 23. King and Southall - Norfolk - Sept 18, 1844 - Blow, George - Grove Wharf 24. Donald and Co. - Baltimore - Oct 7, 1844 - Blow, George - Norfolk 25. Cowley, S. - Portsmouth - Aug 23, 1844 - Blow, George - Littletown 26. Blow, George Jr. - Norfolk - April 13, 1844 - Blow, George - Littletown 27. Pettmay, Lucy B. - undated - Blow, George 28. Cowley, S. - Portsmouth - March 11, 1844 - Blow, George - Littletown 29. Cowley, S. - Portsmouth - Feb 17, 1844 - Blow, George - Littletown 30. Cowley, S. - Portsmouth - Feb 8, 1844 - Blow, George - Littletown 31. Lawrence, W.B. - Portsmouth - Feb 7, 1844 - Blow, George - Littletown 32. Rochelle, James W. - Jerusalem - Dec 20, 1843 - Blow, George - Littletown 33. Rochelle, James W. - Jerusalem - Dec 20, 1843 - Blow, George - Littletown 34. Smither, George - Martin's Hundred - Jan 24, 1841 - Blow, George - Littletown 35. Vest, W.W. and Co. - Williamsburg - Jan 25, 1843 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 36. Blow, George - Tower Hill - May 20, 1842 - Vest, W.W. 37. Galt, Dickie - Grices Farm - Dec 12, 1844 - Blow, George - Norfolk 38. Palmer and Co. - Oct-Nov 1844 - Blow, George 39. Carroll, Jas. - Surry - Feb 4, 1842 - Blow, George - Sussex 40. Wilson, H. - PandR Railroad Co. - Jan 27, 1842 - Blow, George - Sussex","1. Blow, Norborne - James City - Jan 15, 1845 - Blow, William N. - Littletown 2. Blow, Norborne - James City - Jan 6, 1845 - Blow, George Jr. - Norfolk 3. East, William - Williamsburg - Jan 8, 1845 - Blow, George - Littletown 4. Peebles and Davis - Petersburg - Feb 14, 1845 - Blow, George - Littletown 5. Hall and Vaughan - Petersburg - Jan 1, 1845 - Blow, George - Sussex 6. Hall and Vaughan - Petersburg - Jan 31, 1845 - Blow, George - Sussex 7. Lemuel, Peebles - Jan 1, 1845 - Blow, George - Sussex 8. Mercer, John C. - Williamsburg - Jan 10, 1844 - Blow, George - Norfolk","1. Couper, John - Norfolk - July 15, 1802 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 2. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 15, 1802 - Couper, John - Norfolk 3. Couper, John - Norfolk - July 16, 1802 - Blow, Richard 4. Blow, G. - Feb 26, 1821 - Hall, C. - Norfolk 5. Blow, George - Sussex - Nov 26, 1822 - Hall, Chris - Norfolk 6. Hall, Ch. - Norfolk - Nov 5, 1822 - Blow, George - Sussex Court House 7. Blow, George - Tower Hill - May 17, 1828 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 8. West, T.G. - Dec 17, 1836 - Blow, Mrs. 9. West, Henry - Dec 26, 1834 - Blow, Co. 10. Blow, Mrs. - Dec 1836 - West, Henry M. 11. Briggs, William Sr. - Dec 14, 1836 - West, Mr. 12. Haxall, R.B. - Richmond - Sept 20, 1835 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 13. West, T.G. - Dec 1836 - Blow, Mrs. 14. French, William - Norfolk - Aug 2, 1842 - Blow, George - Newsoms Depot 15. Cowley, S. - Portsmouth - Dec 31, 1842 - Blow, George - Portsmouth 16. Vest, W.W. - Williamsburg - Aug 29, 1842 - Blow, George - Littletown 17. Carroll, James - Isle of Wright - Dec 22, 1842 - Blow, George - Sussex 18. Hines, S.B. - Southampton - June 13, 1842 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 19. West, T.G. - Old Place - Dec 1836 - Blow, Mrs. - Tower Hill 20. Newsomes - Jan 14, 1844 - Blow, George 21. Sussex Treas. Account - 1877 - Blow, William N. 22. Bond, Potts to Blow, 1862. 23. Essay œWhite Persons Murdered in Southampton County by Negros in 1831 in all 55 by Nat Turner Confession, with names listed.","1. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Aug 12, 184 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 2. Petersburg accounts, 1850s. [28 items]","1. Richard Blow's account with Lamb and Younger, England, 1792. 2. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Jan 3, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 3. James City County Court appraisal of slaves and personal property of R.H. Waller, 1808. 4. Tazwell, L.W. (lawyer) letter, undated. Discusses R.H. Waller's slaves. 5. Memo book 3, 1837. [fragment] 6. Speech by George Blow given at the Agricultural Society, undated. 7. Holt, Marg. - Newport News - undated - Baker, Richard Sr. 8. Cunningham, William - U of Virginia - May 29, 1826 - mother 9. Kendall, W.P. - Camp McGrath - undated - Blow, George [?] 10. Robertson, William - Petersburg - July 14, 1833 - Blow, George [?] 11. Owners of Schooners, 1792 12. Hewlett, William - Williamsburg - 1817 - Blow, George 13. Petty accounts of the Blow family.","Box 31a: Blow Family Papers; Correspondence, Legal Papers, and Military Papers, 1795-1922.  1. Will of Anne Wright, 1795. [Mother of Richard Blow?] 2. Genealogical material on the Waller family of England, 1847. 3. Correspondence of George P. Blow, La Salle, Ill. 4. Correspondence between George Blow and Fannie Hunter. 5. Correspondence of George P. Blow; pensions for Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 for Richard Blow and his descendants. 6. Papers concerning Capt. William Lamb's Company of Rifles also known as the Woodis Riflemen of Nofolk, VA, undated. 7. Report of the 3rd VA Regiment of the VA Militia-Col. James G. Hodges, 1860. 8. Papers and letters of Edmund Muller. 9. Information on the Blow family during the time of Queen Elizabeth [of England]. 10. Information on the Waller family during the time of Queen Elizabeth. 11. 17th century indentures and leases, England, Waller family. 12. Sermon by Rev. C.E. Grammer in memory of Gen. Richard L. Page, 1801. 13. Correspondence of George P. Blow to people in England, 1920-1921. 14. Correspondence between William N. Blow, Jr. and Fannie Hunter, 1894-1907. 15. Circular to creditors of the late Republic of Texas, 1848.","1. Norfolk memorandum book of bank dealings, 1837-1841. 2. Farmer's Bank account, 1852. 3. Worthington and Lewis, 1860. 4. Munford, Sarah - Williamsburg - Sept 2, 1860 - Blow, Norborne 5. Mercer, Dr. John C. - March 10, 1862 - Blow, George - Tower Hill [?] 6. Norfolk tax account of George Blow, 1861. 7. Memo book, 1861. 8. Memo book, 1860. 9. Miscellaneous papers.","1. Bank transactions, 1850. 2. Note; John Cowper and Co. - Norfolk - July 16, 1802 - Blow, Richard 3. Receipts for hogsheads on Sloop Adolphus, 1781. 4. Goods shipped on Adolphus to R. Edwards, South Quay, VA, undated. 5. Blow, George - Dec 29, 1828 - Whitehead, Swepton - Norfolk 6. List of fees due to A. Robinson, Williamsburg District Court. 7. W. Whitaker and C. Travis - Williamsburg - July 20, 1792 - Rev. S. Shield and John Bracken 8. Moore, E.W. - Norfolk - Jan 26, 1862 - Blow, George 9. Blow, George - Sussex - undated 10. Copy of muster of the Sussex Light Dragoons, Capt B.W. Belsches Company, 1861. 11. Insurance papers of William Cracken, Maindenhall, 1805. 12. Miscellaneous papers.","1. Byrd, J.W. - Williamsburg - March 20, 1830 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 2. Waller, William H. - Norfolk - July 1816 - Blow, George - Littletown 3. Green, James S. - Wilmington - 1858 - Blow, George 4. Papers concerning the Dismal Swamp Canal Company, 1813-1815. 5. Sussex County tax papers concerning the G. Blow papers, 1874. 6. Receipts and agreement between T.G. Elliot and William N. Blow, 1887. 7. Correspondence; replies from the Raleigh and Wilmington Railroad Company and the Wilmington and Weldon Railroad Company, 1858. 8. M.H. [Mrs. Hunter ?] - Alexandria - May 23, 1875 - Blow, William - Tower Hill 9. Note to Richard Blow for a $2088 purchase, 1789. 10. Blow, George - Sussex - July 18, 1831 - Turner, Thomas - Sussex 11. Waller, Logan - Richmond - Aug 12, 1843 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 12. Beers and Poindexter - Richmond - Aug 12, 1837 - Blow, George Jr. - Portsmouth 13. Goodwyn and Kerlin - Emporia - Aug 25, 1905 - Blow, Cargill 14. Fragments  Box 31a: Blow Family Papers; Correspondence, Legal Papers, and Military Papers, 1795-1922.  1. Will of Anne Wright, 1795. [Mother of Richard Blow?] 2. Genealogical material on the Waller family of England, 1847. 3. Correspondence of George P. Blow, La Salle, Ill. 4. Correspondence between George Blow and Fannie Hunter. 5. Correspondence of George P. Blow; pensions for Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 for Richard Blow and his descendants. 6. Papers concerning Capt. William Lamb's Company of Rifles also known as the Woodis Riflemen of Nofolk, VA, undated. 7. Report of the 3rd VA Regiment of the VA Militia-Col. James G. Hodges, 1860. 8. Papers and letters of Edmund Muller. 9. Information on the Blow family during the time of Queen Elizabeth [of England]. 10. Information on the Waller family during the time of Queen Elizabeth. 11. 17th century indentures and leases, England, Waller family. 12. Sermon by Rev. C.E. Grammer in memory of Gen. Richard L. Page, 1801. 13. Correspondence of George P. Blow to people in England, 1920-1921. 14. Correspondence between William N. Blow, Jr. and Fannie Hunter, 1894-1907. 15. Circular to creditors of the late Republic of Texas, 1848.","See notes for Box 31.","1. Memo book; transactions of G. Blow. Concerns the settlement of the R.H. Waller estate, 1807-1813. 2. Memo book; Sussex and Southampton County tax accounts of George Blow, 1810-1841. 3. Memo book and diary concerning farm problems and crops, 1850. 4. Account book of the Edmund Waller estate, G. Blow, 1827. 5. G. Blow's traveling memo book, 1843. 6. Memo book of G. Blow's bonds due, 1814. 7. Memo book, wood contract, 1852. 8. Memo book, band transactions, 1859. 9. Memo books, cash books, 1856-1861. 10. Memo book of George Blow, 1848. 11. Correspondence of Norborne Blow with Tazewell Taylor, 1873. 12. Sheriff of Southampton County to G. Blow, undated. 13. Frank Ruffin to G. Blow [?], 1873. 14. Blow, George - undated - William N. Blow 15. Account with W.N. Blow, 1871.","\n\n\n\nBox 33b: Blow Family Papers; Correspondence and Papers, 1772-1901.","Folder 1: Correspondence and papers of Richard Blow, 1785-1806.","Folder 2: Blow family correspondence, 1852 and 1860-1862.","Folder 3: Correspondence and legal papers of Richard Blow, 1783 and 1807-1808.","Folder 4: Correspondence and papers of Richard Blow, 1772-1817.","Folder 5: Lee Hall family correspondence, Virginia and Connecticut, 1792-1806. [36 pieces]","Folder 6: Incoming correspondence of Richard and George Blow, 1784-1817.","Folder 7: Theater bills (1877-1882) and Radford newspapers (1901).","","Blow Family Papers, Financial Papers, 1785-1827. \n1. Pocket book of George Blow, inventory concerning the estate of the Elizabeth Gilliam, 1811.","2. Pocket book of R.H. Waller; 1785-1808. This book s incontainformation on numerous governmental workings in Williamsburg, such as sheriff tickets, record of repairs on the Capitol in Williamsburg, and other papers. ","3. Leather book of George Blow; concerns the estate of W.H. Waller, 1827. [108 pages] ","1. Office rent of Robert H. Waller to Mary Singleton, 1786.\n2. Notice of partnership of Blow  Scammell at Tower Hill, 1809.\n3. Chart showing the Belsches family.\n4. Fort, Joshua – Tower Hill – Nov 24, 1788 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth –\nletter discusses tobacco farming\n5. Blow  Scammell – Tower Hill – Sept 28, 1803 – Blow, Richard –\nPortsmouth – letter discusses brick making\n6. Blow  Scammell – Tower Hill – Dec 8, 1802 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n7. Blow  Scammell – Tower Hill – Aug 2, 1806 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n8. Blow  Scammell – Tower Hill – Sept 23, 1802 – Blow, Richard –\nPortsmouth\n9. Blow, Richard – Norfolk – Aug 12, 1800 – Blow,  Scammell\n10. Drew, Dolphin – Portsmouth – March 5, 1805 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n11. Lamb  Younger – London – July 2, 1801 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n12. Crew, Robert – London – Sept 20, 1784 – Blow  Barksdale\n13. Crew, Robert – London – Dec 20, 1784 – Blow  Barksdale\n14. Blow  Barksdale – Petersburg – June 17, 1785 – Blow, Mr.\n15. Philip Momart  Co. – Guernsey – Dec 21, 1788 – Barksdale, William –\nPetersburg\n16. Crew, Robert – London – March 16, 1785 – Blow  Barksdale\n17. Tyson, Daniel – Philadelphia – April 16, 1785 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n18. Lamb  Younger – London – May 23, 1799 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n19. Lord, Daniel – New York – Aug 1, 1804 – Hall, Dr. Lee – Portsmouth\n20. Mitchell  Sons – Nantucket – 1812 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n21. Jones, John B. – Petersburg – June 28, 1895 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n22. Smythe  Co. – Madeira – June 23, 1785 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n23. Crew, R. – London – Feb 2, 1785 – Blow  Barksdale\n24. Crew, R. – London – Jan 15, 1785 – Blow  Barksdale\n25. Brothers de Banquo – Dunkirk – April 2, 1791 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n26. Brothers de Banquo – Dunkirk – June 7, 1791 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n27. Strange, James – Petersburg – Oct 30, 1805 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n28. Hines, Robert – Petersburg – July 15, 1802 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n29. Lightfoot, William – Pleasant Oaks – Sept 28, 1807 – Blow, Richard –\nPortsmouth\n30. Hines, R. – Petersburg – Sept 28, 1803 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n31. Butler, Dannie – City Point – Nov 6, 1788 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n32. Crew, Robert – London – Feb 28, 1785 – Blow  Barksdale – Portsmouth","1. Blow, Livinia – March 10, 1862 – Blow, George\n2. Mercer, John C. – Oct 22, 1861 – Blow, George\n3. Mercer, John C. – April 22, 1852 – Blow, George\n4. Blow, George Jr. – June 6, 1861 – Blow, George\n5. Blow, N. – March 20, 1862 – Blow, George\n6. Blow, N. – March 24, 1862 – Blow, George\n7. Blow, Livinia – Tower Hill – Dec 16, 1861 – Blow, George\n8. Blow, Livinia – Feb 22, 1862 – Blow, George\n9. Blow, Livinia – Feb 16, 1862 – Blow, George\n10. Blow, Livinia – Littletown – Jan 14, 1862 – Blow, George\n11. Blow, George Jr. – Feb 17, 1862 – Blow, George – Wharf Grove\n12. Blow, Norborne – Oct 10, 1860 – Blow, George","1. Cock, Andrew – New York – Nov 14, 1808 – Blow, Richard\n2. Radcliff, P.W. – New York – Nov 15, 1818 – Cock, Andrew\n3. Tazewell, L.W. – Norfolk – Dec 9, 1808 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n4. Papers concerning Cocke vs. Fanning.\n5. Papers concerning Cocke vs. Fanning.\n6. Execution of commissions.\n7. Jenkins, Hicks – New York – March 14, 1807 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n8. Inventory of goods; Oxley  Hancock – London – Oct 4, 1783 – Blow,\nRichard","1. Strange, Isabella – London – Sept 1802 – Hunter, Mary Ann\n2. Lamb  Younger – London – Oct 30, 1800 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n3. Stone  Co. – Norfolk – undated – R. Irving  Co.\n4. Brother De Banque – Dunkirk – March 4, 1791 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n5. Brown, James – Richmond – 1780s – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n6. Tornoe, Andres – Norfolk – Nov 14, 1799 – Wolffs  Dorville – London\n7. Donald  Burton – London – May 5, 1791 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n8. Cooper, John – York – Sept 24, 1785 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n9. Elentheria, Joseph – Barbodoes – Oct 30, 1790 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n10. Brown, James – Richmond – July 15, 1789 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n11. Blow, George (proxy for) – April 15, 1815 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n12. Stone  Co. exchange note, 1801.\n13. Hartsshorne, William – Norfolk – March 20, 1806 – Blow, Richard –\nPortsmouth\n14. Russell, Seth – New Bedford – Dec 30, 1817 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n15. Brothers De Banque – Dunkirk – Jan 7, 1805 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n16. Duff, James – Cadiz – Sept 12, 1793 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n17. Brothers De Banque – Dunkirk – Dec 17, 1791 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n18. Lamb  Younger – London – Oct 30, 1800 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n19. Brothers De Banque – Oct 18, 1791 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n20. Donald  Burton – London – May 7, 1791 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n21. Leckie, Alexander – Bahama Islands – Oct 2, 1801 – Blow, Richard –\nPortsmouth\n22. Donald  Burton – London – July 31, 1791 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n23. Beldermaker, Roquarth – Rotterdam – Oct 30, 1800 – Blow, Richard –\nPortsmouth\n24. Miscellaneous visiting cards\n25. Campaign ribbin: Harrison Benjamin\n26. Penciled excepts from the Virginia Gazette and the Journal of State Senate,\n1772-1781.\n27. Mitford, Mary – England – Nov 2, 1803 – Hunter, Mrs. – Portsmouth","36 pieces.","1. Briggs, Samuel – Petersburg – Feb 27, 1792 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n2. Briggs, Samuel – Petersburg – Feb 1, 1792 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n3. Briggs, Samuel – Petersburg – Feb 20, 1792 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n4. Briggs, Samuel – Petersburg – Jan 10, 1792 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n5. Briggs, Samuel – Petersburg – Feb 25, 1792 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n6. Brown, James – Richmond – Feb 12, 1792 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n7. Brown, James – Richmond – Feb 9, 1792 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n8. Brown, James – Richmond – Feb 16, 1792 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n9. Brown, James – Richmond – Feb 19, 1792 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n10. Withers, William – Feb 2, 1792 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n11. Anthony, J. – Halifax, NC – Aug 25, 1806 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n12. Charlton, Francis – Yorktown – Feb 23, 1792 – Blow, George\n13. Whitaker, E. – Dec 1, 1817. – Blow, George\n14. Jacobs, T. – May 5, 1815 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth [receipt]\n15. VveCouncler, Marchille – June 21, 1784 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n16. Buchannon  Pollok – Petersburg – Feb 8, 1804 – Blow, Richard –\nPortsmouth\n17. Trady  Co. – Cape – Dec 15, 1784 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n18. Harrison, William – Cadiz – Aug 25, 1784\n19. Nicholson, Robert – Williamsburg – Feb 6, 1792 – Blow, Richard –\nPortsmouth\n20. Unidentified letter, difficult to read.","1. Correspondence journal of George Blow, 1804-1829. Contains a record of G.\nBlow's outgoing correspondence during the 1804-1829 period. It also contains\nfor letters penned by Richard Blow in 1804.\n2. Correspondence journal of Richard Blow, 1813-1814. Portsmouth and\nNorfolk. 309 pages. Outgoing correspondence.\n3. Correspondence journal of Richard Blow, 1805-1806. Portsmouth and\nNorfolk. 300 + pages. Outgoing correspondence.","1. Correspondence journal of Richard Blow, 1790-1792. 220 pages.\n2. Account ledger of George Blow for Sussex and Southampton Co., 1830-1844.\n362 pages.\n3. Journal of \"Baker  Blow\" with a record of pitch landing and work at the South Quay, 1783-1785. 120 pages.(Moved to Blow Family Papers Series 5: Ledgers, Bound Volume # 69.)\n4. Notebook of math work by George Blow, 1799.\n5. Military notebook of George Blow. 15 pages.\n6. Medical notebook of Dr. Richard Blow, 1844. Sussex County.\n7. Booklet entitled \"The Life of George Washington.\" Philadelphia, C.P. Wayne\nPublishers, 1807. With maps showing the terrain cover by General\nWashington during the Revolutionary War","1. Notebook of Richard Blow, Jr., 1830. Contains notes on medical lectures and\nsimilar matters.\n2. W.N. Blow's diary/farm daybook, circa 1866. Records a record of daily\nweather and farm labors performed at Tower Hill.\n3. Notebook of Richard Blow, Jr. 1830. Contains notes on the lectures of Dr.\nNathaniel Chapman. 506 pages.\n4. \"Jubilee Thanksgiving Service, Grace Church, Petersburg, VA, 1891.\"\nConcerns the labors of Rev. Churchill Gibson by Rev Alfred Randolph.\n5. Diploma of Richard Blow, Jr. from the Philadelphia Medical Institute, 1831.\n[Oversized file]","1. \"The Poems of Charles Hansford,\" 1765. Owned by Benjamin Waller of\nWilliamsburg","2. Theater folder, 1880. Joe Jefferson acting.","3. John Cargill family genealogy.\n4. Letter of Lee Hall, Portsmouth, 1804.\n5. Incoming letters of Livie Blow from her father, George Blow, circa 1855.\n6. Incoming letters of Livie Blow written by her sisters, 1855.\n7. Blow, George – Williamsburg – Aug 3, 1804 – Blow, Richard\n8. Blow, George – Williamsburg – Oct 26, 1805 – Blow, Richard\n9. Agreement of Elizabeth Blow Jurgenson to deposit the Blow family papers at\nthe College of William and Mary's library, Special Collections division.\n10. Blow, George – Jan 1833 – Mason, John Y.\n11. Genealogy on the Waller, Blow, and Allmand families.\n12. Wills of Robert Hall Waller (1807), Richard Blow (1761), and Richard Blow\n(1833)","1. College of William and Mary – Feb 5, 1822 – William N. Blow\n2. Blow, George – 1804-1805 – Blow, Richard – these letters were written by G.\nBlow was attending the College of WM [11 letters]\n3. Estate papers of Robert H. Waller, 1808-1813.\n4. Cunningham, Wm  Alex – Glasgow – April 6, 1772 – Briggs  Blow –\nSouthampton\n5. Incoming correspondence of Richard Blow from various senders, 1785-1799.\n[18 letters]\n6. Outgoing correspondence of Richard Blow, 1800. [3 letters]\n7. Estate papers of William Waller, 1799.\n8. Paradise, Lucy – Williamsburg – Aug 2, 1806 – Blow, Richard [?]\n9. Blow, Elizabeth – Tower Hill – June 1826 – Blow, George\n10. Incoming correspondence of Richard Blow, Sr. from George Blow, 1822-\n1828. [11 letters]\n11. Incoming correspondence of Richard Blow, Sr. from R.W. Blow, 1822 and\n1827. [7 letters]\n12. Incoming correspondence of Richard Blow, Sr. from various senders, 1822.\n[13 letters, 2 from George Blow]\n13. Incoming correspondence of Richard Blow, Sr. from George Blow while at\nTower Hill, 1811-1816. One of these letters penned in Oct 1816 discusses a\nproposed slave insurrection by Gen. Sampson. [22 letters]\n14. Incoming correspondence of Richard Blow, Sr. from various senders, 1811-\n1832. [8 letters]\n15. Agreement of Richard Blow with Allan  Anderson for rent of houses, 1830.\n16. Blow, William N. – College of William and Mary – Nov 27, 1839 – Blow,\nLavinia C.\n17. Genealogy of Emma Blacknall Ragland Jeffcott (granddaughter of W.N.\nBlow) with a letter, 1899.\n18. Photograph of Lavinia C. Blow","1. Ritchie, John – Cabin Point – Feb 23, 1768 – Briggs, Capt. Charles – Sussex\n2. Warden, Hugh – Carron – June 10, 1772 – invoice\n3. Knox, James – Glasgow – July 20, 1772 – Warden, Hugh – invoice\n4. Gilfillan  McLamont – Glasgow – July 22, 1772\n5. Smith, William – Glasgow – July 25, 1772\n6. Warden, Hugh – Glasgow – 1772-1773\n7. Agreement between Richard Blow, Col. Benjamin Baker, and Col. Oldham,\n1779. Discusses a trade agreement.\n8. Crew, Richard – London – Aug 18, 1783 – Blow, Richard\n9. Barksdale, William – Petersburg – July 9, 1784 – Briggs, George –\nPortsmouth\n10. Bedinger, Dan – Norfolk – March 16, 1784\n11. Coffin, James – Boston – Oct 9, 1784 – Briggs, George – Portsmouth\n12. Bland, James – Portsmouth – 1785-1786 – Blow, Richard – Petersburg\n13. Hay, William – Richmond – May 21, 1785 – Blow, Richard\n14. Green, John – Petersburg – May 23, 1785 – Blow, Richard\n15. Wills, John – Richmond – Oct 3, 1785 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n16. Dunlop, Arch. – Cabin Point – Oct 18, 1785 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n17. Burwell, Nathl. – Carter's Grove – Oct 29, 1785 – Blow, Richard –\nPortsmouth\n18. Nicolson, George – Richmond – Nov 15, 1785 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n19. Blow, Richard – May 18, 1787 – Williamson, James – invoice\n20. Donald  Burton – Glasgow – 1788 – Blow, Richard – invoices\n21. Neilson, James – Charleston – Oct 24, 1788 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth","43 Invoices.","1. Record book of Richard Blow at Tower Hill, 1760-1830. \"Ledger of slaves\nand horses owned.\" [Donated to the College of William and Mary, Special\nCollections by Mrs. Edward Jeffcott in 1961.]\n2. Blow, Richard – March 21, 1806 – Harrison, Capt. Henry – letter discusses conditions at Tower Hill before R. Blow took over.\n3. Tuition of George Blow, 1802.\n4. Digges, William Jr. – Williamsburg – May 17, 1806 – Waller, Robert H. – Williamsburg\n5. Harrison, B. – Brandon – March 1, 1792 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n6. Wormeley, Ralph – Rosegill – March 10, 1798 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n7. Burwell, Nath. [by P. Burwell] – Carter's Grove – Feb 13, 1796 – Blow,\nRichard – Norfolk\n84\n8. Blow  Scammell account with Richard Blow, 1802-1803.\n9. Brig Hoffman account with Richard Blow, 1796.\n10. Peter Carter, undated invoice/letter.\n11. Summons for R. Blow to appear at the US District Court, 1796.\n12. Barber, John – Sept 26, 1796 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n13. Hoomes, John – B. Green – Feb 1, 1796 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n14. Hoomes, John – B. Green – June 1798 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk [two\nletters]\n15. Portsmouth Store account with the Norfolk Store, 1796-1797.\n16. Thompson, Thomas – Richmond – June 20, 1798 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n17. Walker  Kennedy – Philadelphia – June 24, 1798 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n18. Knox and Hay – Hull, England – July 20, 1799 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n19. Moore, George – London – 1799 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n20. Lamb  Younger – London – Dec 21, 1799 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n21. Myers, Mr. [memo] – 1799 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n22. Wilkinson, William – 1791[?] – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n23. Brickell, William – Hertford, Co. – May 12, 1800 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n24. W. Rotch invoice, 1801.\n25. Flournoy, D. – Paris – July 3, 1801 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n26. Thompson, T. – Richmond – May 26, 1801 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n27. Shepherd, A. – New York City – May 26, 1802 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n28. Major Armistead account with R. Blow, 1802.\n29. Gilleat  Mackinder account with R. Blow, 1802.\n30. Livingston, Shannon – Williamsburg – Feb 24, 1803 – Blow, Richard –\nNorfolk\n31. William Wright of Crany Island account with R. Blow, 1803.\n32. Apoth Bill – 1798-1800 – Blow, Richard\n33. Blow, Richard – April 1803 – Maynard, Edward – account\n34. Bill of landing for wine of R. Blow, 1803.\n35. Nathaniel Burwell – Madeira – 1803 – account with Dolphin Drew [sale by\nBlow]\n36. Buchannon  Pollok account with R. Blow, 1803.\n37. Talbot Godwin account with R. Blow, 1803.\n38. Nye, Capt. T. – New Bedford – Dec 24, 1804 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n39. Lamb  Younger – London – Feb 2, 1804 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n40. Huttleston, H. – N. Bedford – April 3, 1804 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n41. Brothers DeBaugen – Dunkirk – April 20, 1804 – Blow, Richard –\nPortsmouth\n42. Stott, Daniel – Dunkirk – May 21, 1804 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n43. Hoomes, John – B. Green – Maay 21, 1804 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n44. Howland, J. – New Bedford – March 9, 1806 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n45. Tucker, James – Norfolk – Jan 20, 1806 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n46. Starbock, D. – Portsmouth – Nov 22, 1806 – Blow, Richard","1. Maury, James – Liverpool – Jan 13, 1807 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk – letter\ndiscusses the conclusion of the treaty of amenity, navigation, and commerce\nbetween the US and Britain.\n2. Copy of affidavit and notary certification to the Hunters, London, 1807\n3. Barksdale, William – London – July 31, 1808 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n4. Proctor, Samuel – Canal – Aug 16, 1808 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n5. Doty, Isaac – New York – March 11, 1809 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n6. Strange, James – Petersburg – March 11, 1809 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n7. Hatcher, Benjamin – Manchester – March 16, 1809 – Blow, Richard –\nNorfolk\n8. Doty, Isaac – New York – March 9, 1809 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n9. Scammell, James – July 1, 1809 – James  George Belsches – Petersburg\n10. Cullack, Hugh – Kennebunk – Sept 3, 1809 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n11. Newton, Thomas – Washington DC – March 10, 1810 – Blow, Richard –\nNorfolk\n12. Howland, George – New Bedford – April 27, 1810 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n13. Pegram, Edward Jr. – Petersburg – Dec 24, 1910 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n14. Parcels of wine shipped from Madrid to Col. Nathaniel Burwell, 1811.\n15. Allen, Thomas – Norfolk – May 14, 1811 – Howland, James Jr. – New\nBedford\n16. Invoices for the ship Augusus – 1811 – Blow, Richard\n17. Wise, George S. – New York – March 14, 1815 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n18. Cocke, R.H. – Bacon's Castle – March 28, 1815 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk","1. Unidentified photograph, circa 1900.\n2. Clipping obituary of George Blow, Jr., 1901.\n3. Three imprints, 1901-1903.\n4. Miscellaneous receipts of the Blow family, 1829. [6 items]\n5. Burwell, Nathaniel – Carter's Grove – 1795 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n6. Wright, William – Norfolk – 1820 – Newton, Thomas (member of congress)\n7. Blow, George P. – 1902 – Blow, Luty P. – Tower Hill\n8. Cash book of Tower Hill, 1884-1885.\n9. Negative Photostat; \"Occurrences and Events on Board US Frigate\nConstellation, 1799,\" original owned by Mrs. Katherine Blow.\n10. Page from surveyor's guide.\n11. Invoices from Donald  Burton, London, 1791.\n12. Invoices from Doughty  Nicholson, London, 1791.\n13. Letter from Talbot Godwin, Nansemond, 1804.\n14. Letter from Buchannan  Pollak, Petersburg, 1804.\n15. Bill of landing from William Paxton, London, 1784.\n16. Bill to Michael Bailey, Sussex, from Baker  Blow.\n17. Cash book, Portsmouth, 1795. [item is damaged]\n18. Letters to Luty P. Blow, 1902.\n19. Approximately 60 receipts, 1829.\n20. Armistead, T. – Richmond – 1804 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n21. Cash book, sales, Southampton, 1773. [fragment]\n22. Cash book, Portsmouth, 1789-1790. [damaged]\n23. Cash book, Portsmouth, 1787. [damaged]\n24. Correspondence of Cargill Blow to Luty Blow, Tower Hill, 1902.\n25. Rogers, Philip – West Hope – 1902 – Blow, Luty\n26. Blow, Willie – undated – Blow, Luty","24 pressed leaves, partial leaf from Old Testament, Book of Nimeveh, and manuscript of piano music, \"The Isabella Waltz.","40 pieces of piano music.","270 manuscripts, printed documents, clippings, correspondence and more.  Some items are pasted to sheets of a book; others loosely inserted.","2 Carbon copies and other copies of \"History of the Blow Family of 'Tower Hill,' Sussex County, Virginia by Mrs. Robert Jurgeson. Includes research material.","Part of Group 6 Accession.","Original Scrapbook pages with calligraphy notations on each page about what was included. Paper appears to be vellum. Pages numbered.","Miscellaneous papers, including a pardon of George Blow, Sr. dated 1865 October 5, \"for taking part in the late rebellion against the Government of the United States\", there is a letter of acceptance of this pardon in Box 43.","Two Blow family account books, 1770 and 1804. Mss. Acc. 1973.47","Items identified as \"Two Blow family account books 1770 and 1804\" were originally misidentified, and it is uncertain which of the ledgers in this box were referenced. The three ledgers contained in BFP Box 50 were moved to the Blow Family Papers Series 5: Ledgers: Bound Volumes, #72 Sam Briggs Waste Book, 1795-1805, 1865, #73 Ledger Norfolk  Portsmouth 1800-1803, #74 Ledger Portsmouth, 1805-1806. Nothing else was contained in Box 50 (empty box discarded).","Blow Family Papers. A few original documents, copies of genealogical and historical material from notebook of donor's grandfather, George Blow, a few Nelson House news clippings. Gift of John Blow. Mss. Acc. 1977.18 Addition","Papers of George P. Blow, grandfather of the donor, consisting of US Naval Orders, 1877-1906. Gift of George Blow. Mss. Acc. 1985.45A Addition","Papers of George Blow's grandfather, George Preston Blow, US Naval Officer; papers of his father George Waller Blow; early Blow and Waller family material including the seal of Benjamin Waller. Ca. 100 items. Gift of George Blow.  15 folders. Mss. Acc. 1986.37 Addition","Waller Family wax Seal; Oaths of Allegiance and Supremacy, and Oath of Abjuration to Benjamin Waller signed by Chr. Lightfoot and Thomas Lee., May 24, 1748; copy of portrait of Robert Hall Waller; 1983 article onMarcBlow Gymnasium at William  Mary; and March 1921 letter to Robert M. Hughes about York Hall and Hughes Family. Mss. 1986.37.","Scrapbook of George P. Blow, United States Navy.  Scrapbook with clippings, letters and more.","Copies of genealogical records relating to the Blows in England, correspondence regarding Blow family lineage in this country, five folders of material relating to George Blow, Jr. military career and judgeship, George Preston Blow, USN, and George Waller Blow, father of the donor. Gift of George Blow.  Mss. Acc. 1986.38 Addition","Bound copy of \"The Blow Family of Virginia\" Publication \"The Blow Family\" by Captain George Preston Blow, Emma Blacknall Blow Freeman, Mary Frances Blow Hunter, Louise Blow Page, Lucy Cargil Pegram Scrivenor with additions by Adele Margaret Blow Chatfield-Taylor. Introduction is written by John M. Blow of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. June 9, 1997. Mss. Acc. 1986.42 Addition","Bound copy of \"The Blow Family of Virginia\" by Captain George Preston Blow, U.S.N., Emma Blacknall Blow Freeman, Mary Frances Blow Hunter, Louise Blow Page, Lucy Cargil Pegram Scrivenor with additions by Adele Margaret Blow Chatfield-Taylor.","One package of Blow family materials including originals and typescripts of a Blow-Indian deed, Civil War letter mentioning balloon trip, Herbert Hoover letter about a visit to York Hall, etc. Approximately 40 items plus notebook of typescript. Mss. Acc. 1988.01 Addition","Notebook of George Preston Blow, containing duplicate copies of notes, correspondence and other papers relating to the Blow and Waller Families and excerpts from the William and Mary Quarterly, Vol. VIII, No. 3-January, 1900).","George Blow's log book.  Log book of Lt. George P. Blow, of the steamer Potomac, 8 April - 20 August 1898, en route from Pensacola to Guantanamo Bay to survey two Spanish wrecks. Mss. Acc. 1989.11 Addition","Twenty-three items, 1613-1939, chiefly English documents, some of which relate to Blows in England. Gift of Michael Blow. Mss. Acc. 1989.28 Addition","Deeds to Nelson House in Yorktown; genealogy of the Waller family; the St. Louis Blows; Blow Gym dedication; copy of Marilyn Harper's George Washington Master's regarding early restoration work in Virginia including York Hall; miscellaneous 20th century Blow papers. Two letters from George Preston Blow (1860-1922) to his wife immediately after the explosion of the USS Maine on February 15, 1898. Both letters dated February 16, 1898. Gift of George Blow. Mss. Acc. 1990.19 Addition","3 letters to General Cornelius Hays. Three Hays items collected by George Blow including ALS by Harriet E. Schofield to Mrs. Gen. Hays, 29 Dec. 1880; Maj. Gen. Humphreys to Gen. Hays from the Head-Quarters, Army of the Potomac about confirming position (12 July 1863); and Gov. Alexander Rice to Mrs. Cornelia G. Hays about endorsing her son's appointment to a cadetship at West Point (13 Mar. 1878). Mss. Acc. 1990.35 Addition","One folder of ephemera relating to George Blow's mother's participation in the United Nations Conference on International Organization, San Francisco, 1945, including autographs of delegates, ticket stubs, and visitor's cards(Katharine Cooke Blow was the staff member). Mss. Acc. 1991.08 Addition","Two photographs of the donor's father, Richard Blow and nephew of Allmand Blow, brother of George Preston Blow. Photographs are ca. World War I and early 1970s. Mss. Acc. 1991.13 Addition","Sixteen copies of Richard Blow letters, list of enslaved, Waller family material, William N. Blow material. Late 18th and 19 century. Copies of papers in possession of Eastern State Hospital care of Librarian Blanton McLean. Not to be quoted from, reproduced, or published without permission of Eastern State. Gift of Eastern State Hospital through Librarian Blanton McLean. Mss. Acc. 1991.35 Addition","Sixteen copies of Richard Blow letters,  Waller family material, and William N. Blow material. Late 18th and 19 century.  Xerox copies of papers in possession of Eastern State Hospital care of Librarian Blanton McLean.  Not to be quoted from, reproduced, or published without permission of Eastern State.","Draft of the \"Blow Family of Virginia.\"  Gift of George Blow. Mss. Acc. 1991.40 Addition","One master copy and two other copies of William Nivison Blow's History of Tower Hill, input and slightly edited by John Blow. Discs with pictures included. Gift of John M. Blow. Disks transferred. 4 folders. Mss. Acc. 1991.44 Addition","Papers of the Blow Family of \"Tower Hill\" in Sussex County, Virginia. Includes correspondence of George Blow, Sr., George Blow, Jr., Richard Blow, Robert Waller Blow, Elizabeth Waller Blow, William M. Blow, Lucy Peagram Blow, Fanny B. Hunter, M. H. Holt, Livia Ragland, Edwin Forts and others. Includes list of Virginia Military Institute Alumni from 1839-1902, military correspondence of William N. Blow, some financial documents of William N. Blow, George Blow essays to the President of the College of William and Mary, papers of the Agricultural Society of Sussex and more. Papers have been put into acid free folders, but have not been processed. Folder headings by donor have been used. Mss. Acc. 1992.05 Addition","Minutes and subscription papers.","Instructions for furrowing a millstone with illustrations. Handwritten and drawn.","Possibly done by Richard Blow.","Report card sent to George Blow from the Engineering Department of the U.S. Military Academy.","Fragments of account book pages. Legible.","Accounts.","three letters.","Annual return of the 15th Regiment of the Virginia Regiment Militia commanded by Col. George Blow for the year 1822.","Includes George Blow, Jr.'s speech on the subject of secession.","Five letters.","Regarding financial matters. Some in fragments.","fragment.","Letters to Miss Hunter and Miss Fanny B. Hunter.","Fragment.","Genealogical information.","Includes administration of James Fenn, Affidavit of Elizabeth Hines, copy of indenture between Richard and George B low.","Ledger sheets, inventory list and work estimates.","Bills of Exchange, Duty Bonds, Receipts and Invoices.","Genealogical material on families of Blow, Waller, Camm, Wright, Cargill, Walke, Hines, Cocke, Calvert, Tazewell and Drew.","Genealogical material on the families of Thomas, Pickering, Thorogood, Ruffin, Phripps, Mason and Wingate.","Genealogical material on the families of Waller, Cocke, Massenburg, Tazewell, Wright, Cargill and Jones.","Photograph of a seated woman in a black dress.","Written by E.C. Jordan, C.E. Member of the Board. Concerns Maine.","Sketches, poem, coats-of-arms and newsclippings.","Disk of Family Photographs. Removed from folder to be handled by Digital Archivist (6/14/2023). Mss. Acc. 1992.29 Addition","ALS of George Blow, Tower Hill, to his daughter Atala regarding friends and neighbors and George Blow's pending trip to Texas. Mss. Acc. 1995.42 Addition","Copies of genealogical notes from Blow Family bible (1715). Gift of John Blow.  (Related material:  Blow Family Bible, BX 5145 .A42 1715 folio Blow.  This bible includes some, but not all of the genealogical notes in the bound copy.  Missing are the pages with the births/deaths of enslaved people.) Mss. Acc. 1997.40 Addition","Autograph letters including one letter each by newspaper publisher Robert McCormick, Clare Booth Luce, Hector Bolitho, Comte Phillipe Lafayette, Kitchener, and Virginius Dabney, Robert Kennedy, chiefly to father and donor. Gift of George Blow. 7 folders. Mss. Acc. 1999.55B Addition","Combination of items received in 1978 and other years. September 22, 1878 letter to Hornet (mother-in-law) from Daniel (illegible) of Tower Hill while he was in Williamsburg, VA. Photocopies of letters of Lieutenant George P. Blow about the Maine explosion, about the sinking of the Spanish ship, Maria Theresa and the trial. Photocopy of a November 23, 1965 cover letter from Adel Chatfield-Taylor, daughter of Lt. George P. Blow, to Lieutenant (illegible) of the Naval Historical Foundation sending the material. Typed carbon copy on tissue paper of a poem, \"An Old Time Lover\" by Anne Virginia Culbertson, Tower Hill. Note on reverse name George Blow as the lover. Other notes, \"Tower Hill named by grandmother Martha Ruffin Blow because her great-grandfather was confined in the Tower of London\" and \"original sent me by Cousin Lutie P. Blow 8/25/43.\" Includes typed transcript of appointing James Warrington of Richmond to be his lawyer and lists names of all his slaves that were taken and includes Richard Blow, Col. Benj. Baker of NansemCover letter from John Baker about his research in Sussex County, Virginia where some of John Wigfall's slaves in South Carolina were taken without his permission and sold to people in Virginia, two being Richard Blow and George Blow. Some of the slave names appear on the inventory of slaves of Richard and George Blow, then possibly given to Michael Blow. ond County, Capt. Sinclair in Smithfield and William Hines of Southampton as purchasers. Dated April 18, 1792. Includes typed list of tithables and personal property taxes for Richard Blow from 1777 to 1810 which includes names of his slaves. June 16, 1873 Richmond (Virginia) Post Office Mail Arrangement schedule. Back of card \"To J.S.B. from D.S.F. May 20, 1944.\" May 9, 1822 letter to George Preston Blow from Caleb Bonsal of Norfolk, Virginia about the completion of the Encyclopaedia and George Preston Blow's subscription. Mss. Acc. 2008.273 Addition.","Primarily contains correspondence between members of the Blow family, including Eliza Waller Blow, Colonel George Blow, Judge George Blow, and others. Mss. Acc. 2010.571 Addition","The correspondence of John O'Grady Allmand was processed into folders in the same organization in which it was received. Some of the letters had been sorted by the previous owners by senders and some were sorted by subject matter, but an initial survey noted several senders in different folders. This accounts for the different dates on the folders.","Several letters from brother W.H. Allmand. Died before November 15, 1865, Maybe October 18; Contacted yellow fever in Mexico in 1847; sailed on USS Arctic from New York to Liverpool. On USS Baltic May 13, 1855.(note accompanying materials). Most of the letters are undated except for the day of the week. Letter from W.H. Allmand about duty and travels along Alvarado River near Vera Cruz, Mexico; mentions Commodore Perry Januray 29, 1848 Letter from W.H. Allmand stationed on USS Germantown anchored near Vera Cruz directing business and personal affairs. September 7, 1847. Copy of letter from Commodore Perry on W.H. Allmand contracing illness in Mexico .January 29, 1848 Letter asking for medicine Letter on death of John Barrand Numerous letters from W.H. Allmand to John O'Grady Allamnd for suits, tailoring, shoes, and money.","Letters to John O'Grady Allmand while he lived in Baltimore, Maryland from family members who lived in Norfolk, Virginia. Numerous letters from various nieces on family news Numerous letters from cousins concerning family news and some requesting fabric for clothes Several letters of recommendation from Norfolk, Virginia businessmen for John O'Grady Alllamnd to use while seeking employment in Baltimore, Maryland, cMarch, 1853.","Personal letters from family and friends Several letters from W.H. Allmand while serving in the U.S. Navy c1853","Letters from Luly (sister) are the majority of letters in the folder. Letters from his brother W.H. Allamnd, his mother and several from friends are also included.","Personal letters and business acquaintances","Letters from brother W.H. Allmand Letter from friend in Norfolk, Virginia about hoping Maryland joing the Confederate States of America Letter from friend in Yokohama, Japan, September 26, 1861 Several letters from E.F. Blow Several letters from Luly Letter from Luly about effect of emancipation proclamation on negroes in Norfolk. January 2, 1863.","Applications for membership in Daughters of the American Revolutions and Colonial Dames","Various legal notes and receipts George Blow vs Boston Wharf, (c1802) Virginia Second Judicial Court Indictment for House burning, February 5, 1829 Suffolk Water Company Legal Paper, July 10, 1884 W. Norris Trust  May 4, 1859 Petition to U.S. Congress over shipment of cotton to Philadelphia from Norfolk, Virginia, undated Sheridan vs Sheridan Divorce decree, May 7, 1873 Carney family civil suit, March 17, 1880 William Bousch will, c1834 (slaves included) Slander suit, c1884 Arrest warrant for murder, James F. Martin, May 6, 1858 Divorce petition of Hannah Whitlock and request alimony, c1819 Property Bond, c1829. Sale of land by John Hatton to U.S. of land in Porsmouth, Virginia  March, 1854 Civil suit by Robert Ward, c 1870 Will of","Letters for debt collection, grocery receipts, home and business  repair receipts, US  Navy commissaries (7/30/1843), Instructions for executing the commission (c1820)","Civil suit against John Ferguson for carrying away a slave named Erasmus Hunt,  August 1,1826 Civil suit for the collection of debt from merchants in Norfolk Virginia, c1832 Civil suit over the inheritance of a slave named \"Kate\" and her son \"Ned\", c1824 Arrest warrant for Thomas Dee accused of burglary of Roman Catholic Church with witness statements,  /August 23, 1859 Legal Notes, May 22,1885 Jury instruction notes for murder trail, undated","Commonwealth of Virginia suing James E. Bell for failure to perform duties 1871-1873 Declaration for carrying away a slave c1837 Martha Wright WIll contestation c1877 Grocery sales receipt, January 4,1859 Property Sale of John J. Watson c1872 Promissary Notes c1844-1857 Civil suit against Norfolk and Petersburg Railroad, July 29,1856","Seaboard  Roanoke Railroad Company vs. County of Norfolk suit c1880 Virginia Commonwealth vs Misdemeanor Sanderlin Record, October 9,1881 Last Will and Testament Daniel Gary Barrand,October 25,1865 Civil suit on land, March 17,1880 Sheridan vs Sheridan Divorce and Civil suit 4April 11,1872 McWhorter vs Roper Civil suit over public property c1858 Rudder  Turner vs Marine Insurance Company of Norfolk civil suit, January 16,1826 Estate of Vincent Parlato: inventory and acount ledgar, undated Payment receipts c1850s Letters dealing with a Trust, business letters, business records dealing with shipping and insurance c1851-1852","Description of these ledgers can be accessed on-site by consulting the paper inventory.  Brief descriptions are given here.  Many of the ledgers, day books and accounts are in poor condition and parts are not legible or missing.  \nLocation of the business or the compiler of the accounts often cannot be determined and are noted with a ?.","Store Accounts at Tower Hill Plantation, Southampton County, Norfolk Store, James Dunlop  Co.,individual accounts and overseer accounts.","Personal accounts and expenses, accts from blacksmith shop, mill, shoemaker shop, cotton machine (bought in 1828), Hampden-Sydney college for son, James River Plantation and coopers shop.","Plat of Tower Hill and itemized contracts and accounts of Tower Hill by William T. Blow.  Other farm accounts.","Inventory of goods under \"Aug. 20, 1770; tobacco crop (1765-1771), Invoice by Peggie from Glasgow and other ships (1841).  Loose papers of James City Plantation accountys.","Index F-Z.","Page 30:  letter to General Henry Lee.  Includes Blow and Scammell letters.","Letters to Nathaniel Burwell, Lucy Paradise and Littleton W. Tazewell.","In bad condition.","Long inventory of goods in the store.","Badly water stained and rotted.","Accouonts with individuals, warehouse inspectors, Gray's creek, Cabin Point, Hog Island and more.","Shipping, individual, and Tower Hill accounts.","Shipping,distillery and brigs accounts.","Refers to Tower Hill new store on page 19 (1787).","Names are families from Sussex and Southampton.","Manuscript notes on accounting methods in front of ledger.  Indexed.  Accouonts with Norfolk, Williamsburg, Sussex, Southampton, W.H. Waller, estate, Edmund Waller, estate, Tower Hill Plantation, James City Plantation, Williamsburg houses, Blow  Scammel \"late Sussex Merchants, blacksmith shop, shingles, coopers, and African Colonization Society, etc.","Dr. Richard Blow practiced medicine from 1836-1843.","Includes tavern accounts of expenditures of an unknown person in Williamsburg, 1751.  Many Williamsburg names included. Pages 1 and 2.","Includes comments by George Blow. Talks about crop rotation, cider press, etc.  \"Balances\" written on binding front.","Includes notes of Dr. Jackson's lectures.","Copies of letters from the Governor and others recommending Blow for Lieutenant in the Regular Army.  Mentions that he is a graduate of VMI and a civil engineer.","100 pages with many loose items.  Includes family correspondence and events, including his in-laws' family, General George Thomas of Maine and other Thomas family members.","#69 Journal of \"Baker  Blow\" with a record of pitch landing and work at the South Quay, 1783-1785. 120 pages.(Moved from Blow Family Papers Box 33-d.) 12 1/2' x 8 1/4\" x 1 1/4\".","\"Pitch Landing\" written at top of pp 1-106, also contains 17 pages of undated algebraic calculations.","#70 Ledger (1785-1786), Richard Blow. Account book. Also contains a child's pencil drawings and doodles (boxing, soldier, scribbles). 14 3/4\" x 10\" x 2.","Ledger (1791-1793). Unidentified account book. Later inscription \"Lucy Blacknall Tower Hill Virginia Susanna\" written on inside front cover. Lucyblacknall (1854-1942). 12 1/2\" x 8\" x 1/8\".","Sam Briggs Waste Book (1791-1805). No cover, apges deteriorated, water damaged, with mold. Letter book pre 1791 November 10 (first readable date)- 1793 December 11. Waste book dated 1805 \"The following is an inventory of the effects, both real and personal being a list of the balances on my favor and against me, transferred from ledger A dated 31st, ult.\" Payables and receivables 1805 January. Journal entries. Alphabetical indicesto the ledger about midway through. Also contains 1865 January 5 soils report, \"practical details of construction of galleries of mines\", \"Double entry waste book\". 13\" x 8 1/2\" x 1\"","Ledger. Norfolk 1800 September 1 - 1801 March. Portsmouth 1801 March - 1803 April. Some pages torn, cut, or poked, there are a few small pelets (bird shot?), possibly the source of the puncture holes. Some pages have pencil writings on top of and alongside the originql ledger entries (handwriting practice, scribbles, letters, notes). Water and mold damage especially at the end of the ledger. 16\" x 10\" x 2\".","Ledger, Portsmouth (1805-1806). Portsmouth ledger/copybook. Contains accounts, lists of enslaved people with unidentified tallies. The end of the book was used by Lucy Blacknall (1854-1942) in 1865 as a notebook. Contains penmanship practice as well as geometry notes. 13 1/2\" x 8\" x 1 1/2\".","Photocopies from the Blow Family Papers are grouped by subject.  For example, one folder has photocopies of material where William  Mary is mentioned."],"separatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eAll audiovisual material from this collection has been moved to the Manuscripts Audiovisual Collection.\u003c/p\u003e"],"separatedmaterial_heading_ssm":["Separated Materials:"],"separatedmaterial_tesim":["All audiovisual material from this collection has been moved to the Manuscripts Audiovisual Collection."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eBefore reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.\u003c/p\u003e"],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Use:"],"userestrict_tesim":["Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library."],"names_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center","Blow family","Waller family","Cocke, John Hartwell, 1780-1866","Barraud, Philip, 1758-1830","Lee, Henry, 1756-1818"],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center"],"names_coll_ssim":["Blow family","Waller family"],"famname_ssim":["Blow family","Waller family"],"persname_ssim":["Cocke, John Hartwell, 1780-1866","Barraud, Philip, 1758-1830","Lee, Henry, 1756-1818"],"language_ssim":["English"],"descrules_ssm":["Describing Archives: A Content Standard"],"total_component_count_is":588,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-05-24T23:18:38.657Z","acqinfo_ssim":["Gift of 15,000 items of Mrs. E. T. Jurgeson on 2/18/1949; Gift of 2,399 pieces by Mrs. E.T. Jurgeson 10/2/1950; Gift of 270 items by Mrs. E. T. Jurgeson on 5/23/1960; gift of 159 items by Mrs. E. T. Jurgeson on 12/28/1962; purchase of 1 microfilm item on 10/16/1992; and gift of 20 items by George Blow on 12/2/1999. Accessions include: 1942.40:    Blow Family Papers 1772-1839 (Group I). Mainly letters written between branches of the family in Portsmouth and Sussex County, VA. There are several letters written from W\u0026M.  Gift of Mrs Edward Jeffcott. 1942.55:  Blow Family Papers, Group 2, 1783-1932. Letters and papers of branches of the Blow family in Portsmouth and Sussex County, VA. 712 pieces, 5 mss.  Mrs FS Sargeant. 1948.14:  Fourth group of Blow Papers, 21 pieces 1781-1938 mostly 1820-1850, gift of George W. Blow. 1948.22:  Fifth group of Blow Family papers, mostly genealogical.  Gift of George W. Blow. 1973.47:  Two Blow family account books, 1770 and 1804.,  Deposit by William Cole 1977.18:  Blow Family Papers. A few original documents, xerox copies of genealogical and historical material from notebook of donor's grandfather, George Blow, a few Nelson House newsclippings.  Gift of John Blow. 1983.14:  ALS from Hugh Nelson to Richard Blow, 20 June 1794 \u0026 ALS from William Archer to Richard Blow, 17 March 1808.  Gift of John Blow. 1985.45A:  One box of papers of George P. Blow, grandfather of the donor, consisting of US Naval Orders, 1877-1906.  Gift of George Blow. 1986.37:  Papers of George Blow's grandfather, George Preston Blow, US Naval Officer; papers of his father George Waller Blow; early Blow and Waller family material including the seal of Benjamin Waller.  Ca. 100 items.  Gift of George Blow. 1986.38:  Copies of genealogical records relating to the Blows in England, correspondence regarding Blow family lineage in this country, five folders of material relating to George Blow, Jr. military career and judgeship, George Preston Blow, USN, and George Waller Blow, father of the donor.    Gift of George Blow. 1986.42:  One genealogical volume of the Blow Family, including Bible records, sketches, letters, etc., kept by George Blow's grandfather, George Preston Blow.  Gift of George Blow. 1987.14:  About 30 pages of genealogical note on the Blow family tracing their ancestry back to England.  Copies made courtesy of Arthur Freeman. 1987.35:  Copy of typescript history, first chapter of Blow family history by Adele Chatfield-Taylor (aunt of donor).  Gift of George Blow. 1988.01:  One package of Blow family materials including originals and typescripts of a Blow-Indian deed, Civil War letter mentioning balloon trip, Herbert Hoover letter about a visit to York Hall, etc.  Approximately 40 items plus notebook of typescript.  Gift of George Blow. 1989.11:  Log book of donor's grandfather, Lt. George P. Blow, of the steamer Potomac, 8 April - 20 August 1898, en route from Pensacola to Guantanamo Bay to survey two Spanish wrecks.  Gift of David J. Blow. 1989.28:  Twenty-three items, 1613-1939, chiefly English documents, some of which relate to Blows in England.  Gift of Michael Blow. 1990.19:  Deeds to Nelson House in Yorktown; genealogy of the Waller family; the St. Louis Blows; Blow Gym dedication; copy of Marilyn Harper's George Washington Master's re early restoration work in Virginia including York Hall; miscellaneous 20th century Blow papers.  Gift of George Blow. 1990.35:  Three Hays items collected by George Blow including ALS by Harriet E. Schofield to Mrs. Gen. Mays, 29 Dec. 1880; Maj. Gen. Humphreys to Gen. Hays, 12 July 1863; and Gov. Alexander Rich to Mrs. Cornelia G. Hays, 13 Mar. 1878.  Gift of David J. Blow. 1991.04:  Photographs of Allmand Blow, great uncle of donor at the Mattiessen estate near LaSalle, Ill., and yachting on Mobjack Bay near Gloucester, Va.  Gift of David Blow. 1991.08:  One folder of ephemera relating to George Blow's mother's participation in the United Nations Conference on International Organization, San Francisco, 1945, including autographs of delegates, ticket stubs, and visitor's cards(Katharine Cooke Blow was the staff member).  Gift of George Blow. 1991.13:  Two photographs of the donor's father, Richard Blow and nephew of Allmand Blow, brother of George Preston Blow.  Photographs are ca. World War I and early 1970s.  Gift of David J. Blow. 1991.35:  Sixteen copies of Richard Blow letters, slave list, Waller family materical, William N. Blow material. Late 18th and 19 century.  Copies of papers in possession of Eastern State Hospital care of Librarian Blanton McLean.  Not to be quoted from, reproduced, or published without permission of Eastern State.  Gift of Eastern State Hospital through Librarian Blanton McLean. 1991.40:  One annotated typescript of \"The Blow Family of Virginia\" by the donor's Aunt Adele Chatfield-Taylor with annotations by AC-T.  Gift of George Blow. 1991.41:  One Mac hi-density disk of Blow Family Photo archives.  Includes picture of Col. George Blow, Judge George Blow, etc.  Gift of John Blow. 1991.44:  One master copy and two other copies of William Nivison Blow's History of Tower Hill, input and slightly edited by John Blow.  Discs with pictures included.  Gift of John M. Blow. 1992.06:  Blow papers, 1740's to 1910's, including Richard Blow and Col. George Blow and William Nivison Blow Papers.  Includes three rare letters of Edmund Randolph and essays written at the College of William and Mary in the 1800's.  Gift of Roger Kitchen. 1992.28:  George Blow's certificate as a life member of the Association for Preservation of Virginia Antiquities, 1917; Richard Waller document in medieval Latin, 1425.  Gift of Michael Blow. 1992.29:  One disk of Blow family photos including print-outs of Col. George Blow, age 10; Sir William Waller; Benjamin Waller.  Gift of George Blow. 1992.43:  Bookplate of Benjamin Wall adhered to front cover of missing book; letter of Capt. McKenney to George Blow (1787-1870) re the sale of a ship. N.d. but approximately 1860.  Gift of Michael Blow. 1992.49:  One roll of film of Blow account books, 18th and 19th centuries.  owner of originals: Rod Graves, Luray Valley Farm Museum. 1993.28:  Forty-three typescript pages of early and recent Blow family genealogy.  Gift of John Blow. 1995.42:  ALS of George Blow, Tower Hill, to his daughter Atala re: friends and neighbors and GB's pending trip to Texas.  Purchased from Halvor Americana. 1997.40:  Bound copy of copies of genealogical notes from Blow Family bible (1715).  Gift of John Blow. 1999.55B:  Autograph letters including one letter each by newspaper publisher Robert McCormick, Clare Booth Luce, Hector Bolitho, Comte Phillipe Lafayette, Kitchener, and Virginius Dabney, Robert Kennedy , chiefly to father and donor.  Gift of George Blow. 2010.571:  Correspondence and other related material of the Wheatland Blow family. Gift of Katherine Atkinson Magnuson."],"collection":{"numFound":1,"start":0,"numFoundExact":true,"docs":[{"id":"viw_repositories_2_resources_2409","ead_ssi":"viw_repositories_2_resources_2409","_root_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_2409","_nest_parent_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_2409","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/WM/repositories_2_resources_2409.xml","title_filing_ssi":"Blow Family papers","title_ssm":["Blow Family Papers"],"title_tesim":["Blow Family Papers"],"unitdate_ssm":["1613-1960","1770-1875"],"unitdate_bulk_ssim":["1770-1875"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1613-1960"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["Mss. 65 B63","/repositories/2/resources/2409"],"text":["Mss. 65 B63","/repositories/2/resources/2409","Blow Family Papers","Tower Hill (Sussex County, Va.)","College of William and Mary--History--19th century","Confederate States of America. Army. Virginia Cavalry Regiment, 13th. Company H","Confederate States of America. Army. Virginia Volunteers, Third Brigade","Hampden-Sydney College--History--19th century","Indians of North America","Medicine--Practice--Virginia","Merchants--North Carolina--History--18th century","Merchants--North Carolina--History--19th century","Merchants--Virginia--History--18th century","Merchants--Virginia--History--19th century","Spanish-American War, 1898","University of Virginia--History--19th century","Virginia. Militia. 15th Regiment","Virginia. Militia. 4th Regiment","Account books","Correspondence","Financial records","Receipts (financial records)","Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.","The collection is arranged into two Groups [Series]; Group 6 and Group 7. This online aid currently provides a box level inventory for the bulk of the collection (comprising Group [Series] 6).  Items were put into the Blow Family Scrapbook in no apparent order. Additional materials that were received have been placed at the end of the collection.\nSeries 1: Mss 65 B63 is organized into Groups 1-6, with Group 6 making up almost the entire part of this initial accession. Later additions each got their own series.","This series is currently being processed. Consult a staff member for assistance.","Title taken from document","When available, microfilm, photocopies, digital surrogates, or other reproductions must be used in place of original documents.","Richard Blow Papers (Mss. 65 B625), Special Collections Research Center, William \u0026 Mary Libraries","CDs from this collection have been moved to the Manuscripts Audiovisual Collection.","Mss. 2008.18 Blow Family Genealogy","Papers, 1770-1875, of the Blow family of \"Tower Hill,\" Sussex County, Va. and of the Waller family. Prominent correspondents in the collection include Philip Barraud, John Hartwell Cocke, Henry Lee and Edmund Ruffin. Most of these accessions were integrated as the collection was partially processed, but some are boxed separately."," Includes a Blow family scrapbook containing many manuscript items. Collection includes: correspondence of Richard Blow (1746-1833), merchant, who had stores in Virginia and North Carolina; letterbooks, 1770-1813, of Richard Blow; and account books, 1764-1812, of Richard Blow; correspondence of George Blow (1787-1870) and his account book, 1824-1829; correspondence of Doctor Richard Blow (1810-1855) and George Blow, Jr. (1813-1894); correspondence concerning the College of William and Mary, the University of Virginia, and Hampden-Sydney College; a typescript history of \"Tower Hill,\" by William Nivison Blow with pen and ink drawings; medical account books, 1836-1851, of Dr. Richard Blow; and notes, 1810-1815, concerning experimental farming."," The Nottoway Indian deed (indenture) with transcript was separated and is located with oversized items."," The Blow family scrapbook contains miscellaneous items including: deeds, 1738-1745, from the Nottoway Indians; land records; accounts of Richard Blow's stores, obituary and will (copy) of Richard Blow (1746-1833); letters to Richard Blow; and material concerning the 4th Regiment, Virginia Militia; 15th Regiment, Virginia Militia; 3rd Brigade, Virginia Volunteers (Confederate States Army) and Sussex Light Dragoons (Company H, 13th Virginia Cavalry, Confederate States Army)."," Some accessions are boxed and labeled separately, but most (particularly the early accessions) have been integrated into the collection."," Blow Family Account Books 1783-1844 are available on 1 reel of microfilm in Swem Library's microforms area call number 1993.27. Manuscript notes on the Blow family of Virginia also available on 1 reel.","Although called 'Series 1' here, the actual boxes are labeled 'Group 6'.","1. William, Randolph, March 1, 1787. 2. Burton, Robert, London, March 1, 1787, Portsmouth, VA 3. Gordon, Westmore Maitland, Petersburg, March 4, 1787, Portsmouth 4. Calvert, Samuel, Norfolk, March 9, 1787, Portsmouth 5. Read, Gwyn, March 9, 1787, Portsmouth 6. Owens, Edward, Norfolk, March 9, 1787, Portsmouth 7. Harrow, G. Alexander and Campbell, Janson, Cabin Point, March 11, 1787, Portsmouth 8. Long, Neh., So. Quay, March 19, 1786, Portsmouth 9. Jos. Hays and Co., Murfreesborough, March 20, 1787, Portsmouth 10. Campbell and I'Anson, Cabin Point, March 19, 1787, Portsmouth 11. Peter Thos., Cabin Point, March 21, 1787, Portsmouth 12. Donald, Alexander, Richmond, March 22, 1787, Portsmouth 13. Jos. Hays and Co., Murfreesboro, March 22, 1787 14. Typescript re Dred Scott, 1800-1858","1. Gordon \u0026 Kain -1784-1787 2. Keeling, Thorogood - 1786-1787 3. Kemp, William - 1787 4. Habden, Seth - 1787 5. Blow, Richard - 1785 (to Charles Moore) 6. Hughes, Lux - 1787 7. Turner, E. Capt. - 1787 8. Manning, Michl. - 1789-1790 9. Mabry, Danl. - 1786 10. Lane, Josiah - 1786 11. Pitman, Benj. - 1784-1786 12. Phillipps, Alexander - 1784. 13. Moore, Randolph - 1786 14. Littlejohn, William - 1784 15. Portlock, William - 1789 16. Moody, Isaiah - 1784 17. Kerr, John - 1784","1. Petersburg Store - Petersburg - March 25, 1793 - Norfolk Store - Norfolk","1. Lamb and Younger - Halifax - June 13, 1796 Lamb and Younger - London - June 22, 1796 Lamb and Younger - London - June 25, 1796 Lamb and Younger - London - June 22, 1796 Lamb and Younger - London - June 30, 1796 Lamb and Younger - London - June 25, 1769 Lamb and Younger - June 30, 1796 Lamb and Younger - Liverpool - July 6, 1796 Lamb and Younger - Kendal - July 12, 1796 Lamb and Younger - Liverpool - July 22, 1796 Lamb and Younger - Liverpool - July 23, 1796 Lamb and Younger - London - July 26, 1796 - Norfolk Lamb and Younger - London - July 4, 1796 Lamb and Younger - London - July 6, 1796 Lamb and Younger - London - July 7, 1796 Lamb and Younger - Salop - July 8, 1796 Lamb and Younger - Woodsome - July 11, 1796 Lamb and Younger - Birmingham - July 20, 1796 2. Lamb and Younger - London - July 4, 1796 Lamb and Younger - London - not dated - Norfolk Lamb and Younger - London - July 2, 1796 Lamb and Younger - Manchester - June 25, 1796 Lamb and Younger - Ashton - July 11, 1796 Lamb and Younger - London - June 13, 1796 Lamb and Younger - London - July 4, 1796 Lamb and Younger - London - June 30, 1796 Lamb and Younger - London - June 24, 1796 Lamb and Younger - London - June 22, 1796 Lamb and Younger - London - June 22, 1796 3. Invoice - Lamb and Younger (outer covering) 1796","1. Correspondence; Nicolson, Thomas - Richmond - Oct 22, 1802 - Waller, Robert - Williamsburg, VA. 2. Correspondence; Lightfoot, William - Tedington - June 1, 1802 - Waller, Robert - Williamsburg. 3. Receipts/Invoices and Accounts, 1789-1811 Waller, Robert - Williamsburg - 1798-1799 - Galt, Dr. A.D. - Williamsburg Waller, Robert - 1801-1802 - Galt and Son - Williamsburg Waller, Robert - Jan 1, 1802 Waller, Robert - Jan 22, 1802 - Henley, Leonard - Williamsburg Henley, Leonard - March 9, 1802 - Waller, Robert Hubbard, Matt - March 19, 1802 - Waller, Robert Duncan, George - March 25, 1802 - Waller, Robert Waller, Robert - April 22, 1802 Greenhow, Robert Waller, Robert - May 17, 1802 - John Bryan Lightfoot, William - Tedington - July 17, 1802 - Waller, Robert Waller, Robert - 1802-1803 - Deneufville - Peter, Robert - Williamsburg Waller, Robert - Dec 31, 1802 - Bracken, John - Williamsburg Waller, Robert - Jan 1, 1803 - Bryan, John Waller, Robert - June 1802 - Coke, Richard Waller, Robert - June 8, 1802 - Cowan, Hendry Waller, Robert - June 14, 1802 - Charlton, Mary Waller, Robert - 1801-1802 - Coke, Richard Waller, Robert - 1802-1803 - Coke, Richard Waller, Robert - 1802 - Lee, Haynes Blow, Richard - 1809-1811 - Armistead, Jesse 4. Waller, Robert - 1796-1801 - Semple, James - Williamsburg Waller, Robert - 1799 - Moody, Josias - Williamsburg Waller, Robert - 1799-1802 - Moody, Josias - Williamsburg Waller, Robert - Feb 5, 1801 - Sands, Thomas - Williamsburg Waller, Robert - July 24, 1801 - Sields Waller, Robert - Jan 4, 1802 - (tax receipt) Waller, Robert - Feb 9, 1802 - Stroud, William Waller, Robert - March 28, 1802 - Powell, Peter - Williamsburg Waller, Robert - Dec 28, 1802 - Smith, James - Williamsburg (tuition of Edmund) Waller, Robert - April 13, 1812 - Vizonneau, A. Waller, Robert Capt. - May 8, 1802 - Morrison, William (for cockade hat) Waller, Robert - July 3, 1802 - Bryan, Elizabeth Waller, Robert - July 2, 1802 - Mason, R. Waller, Robert - Dec 20, 1802 - Smith, John Waller, Robert - 1802 - Tommas, T. - Williamsburg (boot maker) Waller, Robert - May 1, 1802 - Smith, James (tuition of Edmund) Waller, Robert - 1802 - Tazewell, Dr. William - Williamsburg Waller, Robert - Nov 23, 1802 - McCandlish - W.M. - Williamsburg Waller, Robert - Oct 25, 1802 - Moir, James Ratcliffe, John - Jan 1, 1803 - Cowan, Hendry Royle, Elizabeth - March 5, 1802 - Waller, Robert (for Emma's tuition) Royle, Elizabeth - Jan 5, 1803 - Waller, Robert (for Hardress' tuition)","1. Mithado and Blow - March 1797 - Clerk of Dinwiddie Blow, Richard - 1797 - Clerk of Dinwiddie Blow, Richard - Norfolk - 1797 - Samuel, Cocke, Sheriff Blow, Richard - 1789 - Mabry, Col. Robert Blow, Richard - 1799 Irvin, James Blow, Richard - 1799 - West, William (overseer) Blow and Scammell - 1799-1800 - Peter, Thomas Blow, Richard - 1800 - Clerk of Sussex Co. Blow, Richard - Tower Hill - 1800 - Henderson, Thomas (worked in garden at Tower Hill) Blow, Richard - 1800 - Sheriff Sussex County Blow, Richard - 1800 - Bishop, Martha (weaving) Blow, Richard - 1800 - Collier, Sarah (weaving) Blow and Scammell - 1800 - Key, John Blow, Richard - Tower Hill - July 17, 1800 - West, William Blow, Richard - Oct 2, 1800 - Felts, Kinchen Blow and Scammell - Petersburg - Dec 9, 1800 - Moore Bowden and Company Blow and Scammell - July 23, 1800 - Peter, Thomas Blow and Scammell - Sussex - Jan 21, 1800 - Gilliam, R. Blow and Scammell - Tower Hill - Sept 8, 1801 - Edwards, Isaac Blow, Richard - Tower Hill - Feb 28, 1801 - West, William (wages) 2. Blow, Richard - Jan 14, 1801 - Booth, Robert (Sussex taxes) Blow, Richard - July 28, 1801 - Booth, Robert (Sussex taxes) Barnes, John - Dec 12, 1801 - Brown, Thomas Blow and Scammell - Tower Hill - Dec 29, 1801 - Walker, William Carsley, Jesse - Sussex C.H. - 1801 - Scammell, James Blow, Richard - Nov 16, 1801 - Brown, Jesse, Sheriff of Southampton Blow, Richard - Oct 15, 1801 - Hines, Stephen Blow, Richard - June 12, 1801 - Mason, David (colonel in Revolution) - Sussex","1. Blow, Richard - June 20, 1800 - Urquahart, Jno - Southampton Sheriff Blow and Scammell - July 24, 1802 - Hancock, Johnston Blow and Scammell - Jan 10, 1803 - Nicholson, Robert Blow, Richard - 1801 - Holt, William (overseer of wages) Blow, Richard [?] - May 22, 1803 - Maclin, William Scammell, James - June 1803 - Brown, Jesse, Sheriff of Southampton Blow and Scammell - Aug-Nov 1803 - Brown, Jesse, Sheriff of Southampton Scammell, James - July 9, 1803 - Peters, William Blow and Scammell - Aug 1803 - Rivers, Thos., Sheriff of Sussex County Blow, Richard - Sept 17, 1803 - Rivers, Thos., Sheriff of Sussex County Blow, Richard - Sept 17, 1803 - West, William and Benjamin Blow, Richard - Oct 24, 1803 - Hines, Allen Blow and Scammell - Oct 18, 1803 - Brown, Henry and Benjamin Blow and Scammell - Nov 2, 1803 - Page, John Blow and Scammell - Nov 27, 1803 - Hines, William Blow and Scammell - Dec 27, 1803 - Magee, Willie","Blow, Richard - 1799 - Urquahart, John - Southampton County Sheriff Blow, Richard - 1803 - R. Goodwin - Southampton County Sheriff Blow, Richard - 1804 - Rives, Tho. - Sussex County [four items] Blow and Scammell - 1804 - Lynch, Francis Blow, Richard - Tower Hill - May 19, 1804 - West, William (overseer of Town Hill) Blow and Scammell - May 15, 1804 - Clerk Sussex County Scammell, James - May 3, 1804 - Wren, Jesse Scammell, James - March 7, 1804 - Wallace, Tho. - Petersburg Goodwin, George - March 5, 1804 - Blow and Scammell Scammell, James - Feb 15, 1804 - Lynch, Francis - Petersburg Blow and Scammell - April 1804 - Lanier, Littleton Blow and Scammell - Sussex - 1804 - Sheriff of Sussex County Blow and Scammell - July 9, 1804 - Wren, Benjamin Blow and Scammell - Dec 28, 1804 - Birdsong, Butts Blow and Scammell - Dec 1804 - Sheriff of Sussex County Blow and Scammell - Aug 9, 1804 - Mason, Anty. Blow, Richard - May 16, 1804 - Sheriff of Sussex County Blow and Scammell - Sept 3, 1804 - Birdsong, Butts Blow and Scammell - Sept 6, 1804 - Parham, Leason Blow and Scammell - Sept 6, 1804 - Bonner, John, Jr. Blow and Scammell - Oct 29, 1804 - Williamson, Matt Blow and Scammell - Sept 11, 1804 - Lanier, Buchner Blow and Scammell - Sept 1804 - Sheriff of Southampton County","1. Lightfoot, William T. - May 17, 1805 - Waller, Robert H. - Williamsburg - Re: horse-breeding 2. Waller, Robert H. - Williamsburg - Aug 1804 Waller, Robert H. - Feb 1806 - Davis, James - Williamsburg merchant Warburton, Robert - April 1805 - Zalma, Rochive - Richmond merchant Waller, Robert H. - Jan-April 1805 Greenhow, R. - Williamsburg merchant Waller, Robert H. - 1805-1806 - Deneufville - Williamsburg merchant Waller, Robert H. - May 1805 - Greenhow, R. - Williamsburg merchant Waller, Robert H. - May-June 1805 - Pearman, John - Williamsburg tailor Waller, Robert H. - Oct 26, 1805 - Sands, Tho. Waller, Robert H. - Feb-March 1805 - Deneafville, P. - Williamsburg merchant Waller, Robert H. - Oct 10, 1805 - Bushby, John Waller, Robert H. - Oct 14, 1805 - Brooks, Edward Waller, Robert H. - Nov 2, 1805 - Barham, Lucy Waller, Robert H. - Nov 23, 1805 - Burwell, Carter - Carter's Cove Waller, Robert H. - Oct 9, 1805 - Sweeney, Moses - Williamsburg carpenter Waller, Robert H. - Dec 31, 1806 - Deneafville, P.R. Waller, Robert H. - Feb 10, 1806 - Davis, James Waller, Robert H. - Jan 6, 1806 - Hyde, Robert - Richmond Waller, Robert H. - April 17, 1806 - Henley, Leonard 3. Waller, Robert H. - 1803-1804 - Pearman, John - Williamsburg Waller, Robert H. - 1804-1805 - Coke, Richard - Williamsburg Waller, Robert H. - 1804-1805 - Hockaday - Williamsburg carpenter Waller, Robert H. - Nov 21, 1805 - McCandlish, Anderson - Williamsburg merchant Lang, George - Williamsburg - Oct 12, 1804 - Greenhow, Robert Lightfoot, William - Tedington - Aug 1805 - Waller, Robert -Williamsburg Waller, Robert H. - Williamsburg - 1805-1806 - McCandlish and Co. - Williamsburg merchant Waller, Robert H. - Oct 31, 1805 - Lightfoot, William - Tedington Waller, Robert H. - Feb 1805 - Ratcliff - Williamsburg carpenter Henley, Leonard - Feb 8, 1808 - Waller, Robert H. Waller, Robert H. - 1804-1805 - Henderson, J. - Williamsburg merchant Waller, Robert H. - 1804-1805 - Semple, James - Williamsburg carpenter Pierce, Francis - Nov 5, 1805 - Waller, Robert H. Henderson, James - Jan 7, 1806 - Nicolson, Andrew","Blow, Richard H. - Jan 1803 and Feb 1804 - Myrick, William Blow and Scammell - Jan 1803 and Feb 1804 - Myrick, William Blow and Scammell - Feb 20, 1804 Blow and Scammell - Jan 6, 1805 - Brown, Thomas Blow, Richard - 1804 - West, Fathy Blow and Scammell - Jan 18, 1805 - Birdsong, Britain Blow and Scammell - Jan 9, 1805 - Bailey, Britain Blow and Scammell - 1804 - Sheriff of Southampton [two items] Blow and Scammell - April 19, 1805 - Andrews, Isaac Blow and Scammell - Dec 12, 1805 - Magee, Willie Scammell, James - May 29, 1805 - Dunlop, James, Jr. - Petersburg Blow and Scammell - June 15, 1805 - West, William - overseer Blow and Scammell - July 12, 1805 - Wills, Goodwin Scammell, James - Sept 11, 1805 - Parham, William Williamson's Exor - June 1805 - Sheriff of Sussex County Blow, Richard - Aug 20, 1805 - Urquarhart, John Blow and Scammell - Aug 5, 1805 - Moss, Henry Blow and Scammell - July 19, 1805 - Mackensie, D. Blow, Mrs. - Sept 20, 1805 - Jones, Charles T. Blow and Scammell - Dec 17, 1805 - Magee, Willie Blow and Scammell - Dec 13, 1805 - Andrews, Isaac Scammell, James - Dec 21, 1805 - Parker, Frederick Scammell, James - Dec 31, 1805 - Booth, Peter and John Blow and Scammell - Dec 14, 1805 - Newsum, Ch. S. Blow and Scammell - Dec 26, 1805 - Williams, Joll","Parker, Henry - March 19, 1802 - Scammell, James - Sussex Blow and Scammell - Dec 12, 1801 - Bonner, John Jr. - Sussex Blow and Scammell - Tower Hill - Jan 6, 1802 - Loftin, Thomas Blow, Richard - Jan 14, 1802 - Bailey, Britain Blow, Richard - March 1, 1802 - Mason, D. Blow and Scammell - March 31, 1802 - Rose, William Blow and Scammell - Tower Hill - June 18, 1802 - Ridley, Thomas Jr. Blow, Richard - June 21, 1802 - Forts, Joshua - Com. Revenue Blow and Scammell - June 22, 1802 - Britt, Daniel Blow and Scammell - July 28, 1802 - Pennington, Edward Blow and Scammell - August, 18, 1802 - Ridley, Thomas Jr. Blow and Scammell - August 12, 1802 - Morris, William Waller, Robert - August 31, 1802 - Roe, William Blow and Scammell - Sept 6, 1802 - Bonner, John Jr. Blow and Scammell - Aug 24, 1802 - Fitzhugh, Thomas Jr. Blow and Scammell - Oct 1802-1803 - Hancock, M.W. - Petersburg","Blow and Scammell - Sussex County - May 1801 - Sheriff Sussex County [two items] Blow, George - Oct 25, 1801 - Pehham, Thomas Blow and Scammell - March 23, 1802 - Mason, David Blow and Scammell - Sussex County - May 6, 1802 - Graves, David Com. Hines, Allen - Aug 4, 1803 - Pennington, James Scammell, James - June 20, 1803 - Collier, Richard Winfield, Adams - Aug 25, 1804 - Lane, Thomas [fragment] Clerk's receipts - undated Blow, Richard - Norfolk - March-April 1804 - Clerk of Southampton County Blow, Richard and Co. - Norfolk - March-Nov 1805 - Clerk of Southampton Co. Blow and Scammell - Sussex County - Jan-Nov 1805 - Clerk of Sussex County Scammell, James - March 1806 - Clerk of Sussex County Scammell, James - Nov-Dec 1805 - Clerk of Sussex County Blow and Scammell - Sept-Nov 1804 - Clerk of Southampton County Blow and Scammell - Feb-Nov 1804 - Clerk of Sussex County Blow and Scammell - Feb-Dec 1805 - Clerk of Sussex County Blow and Scammell - March-Dec 1807 - Clerk of Sussex County Blow and Scammell - Aug 25, 1809 - Council, Joseph Blow, Richard - March 1806 - Clerk of Southampton County Blow and Scammell - Dec 9, 1799 - Com. Sussex County Blow and Scammell - 1800-1808 Com. Sussex County [seven items]","Blow and Scammell - Sept 23, 1807 - Clanton, Nathan - Georgia Blow and Scammell - Sussex County - March 16, 1808 - Hines, Tempy Blow, Richard - Norfolk - Oct 22, 1801 - Gray, Thomas - Petersburg Blow and Scammell - Aug 18, 1809 - Andrews, Isaac Blow and Scammell - Jan 10, 1806 - Blow, Thomas R. - exor of Henry Blow","1. Wallace, Colston - Aug 12, 1803 - Blow and Scammell - bond Blow and Scammell - Dec 13, 1803 - Carter, Michael - bond Blow and Scammell - May 1, 1804 - Carter, Michael Wallace, Colston - Feb 28, 1805 - Blow and Scammell Wallace, Colston - May 1804 - Blow and Scammell Gilliam, Burwell - Sept 1806 - Blow and Scammell Brown, William - 1806-1808 - Blow and Scammell Blow, George - April 28, 1809 - Wright, Willis Blow and Scammell - Aug 31, 1809 - Blow, Richard Turney, Donellson - Sept 26, 1806 - Blow and Scammell Davis, Nathan - Sussex County - Aug 5, 1803 - Blow and Scammell Gray, Edwin - Southampton - May 1, 1814 - Blow, Richard Gray, Edwin - March 1815 - Blow, George Blow, George - Tower Hill - July 17, 1815 - D.H. Rawlings and Co. - Petersburg Gray, Edwin - April 1816 - Blow, George - exor. for Lucy Hall Gray, Edwin - March 1816 - Blow, George - Portsmouth - bond Doyal, Hardy - Feb 20, 1807 - Blow and Scammell Cobb, George B. - Halifax NC - April 1820 - Blow, George - Sussex Co. - bond 2. Clerk of Sussex Co. - May 1804 - Blow and Scammell - taxes for Gwaltney Deloach, Th. - Southampton - Nov 1802 - Blow and Scammell - Sussex County Lanier, Benjamin - April 6, 1807 - Blow and Scammell Chappell, William - July 18, 1807 - Blow and Scammell Johnson, William - April 15, 1809 - Blow and Scammell Horne, Ephram - Dec 1810 - Blow and Scammell Waggonage Account - undated Knight, Ephraim - 1812-1813 - Blow, George Horne, Ephram - April 1809 - Blow and Scammell Magee, James - April 1809 - Blow and Scammell Wren, James - Aug 1809 - Blow and Scammell Knight, Ephriam - Aug 1812 - Blow, Richard","Blow and Scammell - Sussex - 1807-1809 - Lynch, Francis - Petersburg merchant [thirteen items]","Blow and Scammell - Jan 1806 - Williamson, Joseph Blow and Scammell - Jan 1806 - Browne, Henry - for Birdsong Blow and Scammell - Jan 1806 - Gardner, Amos Blow and Scammell - Jan 1806 - Wren, Benjamin Blow and Scammell - Jan 1806 - Andrews, Isaac Scammell, James - April 1806 - Conrad, Sommerville L. James Scammell and Co. - April 1806 - Osborne, Jno - Petersburg Blow and Scammell - 1805-1806 - Lynch, Francis - Petersburg Blow and Scammell - May 1806 - Armistead, William - Norfolk Blow, Richard - Sussex - May 1806 - Sheriff of Sussex County Blow, Richard - June 1806 - Osborne, John Scammell, James - April 1806 - Brown, John Scammell, James - July 1806 - Revell, Holliday Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 1806 - Mabry, Robt. Sheriff of Southampton Blow and Scammell - Aug 29, 1806 - Lynch, Francis Blow and Scammell - Feb 1806 - Sheriff of Sussex County [two items] Blow and Scammell - Oct 1806 - Marks, William Blow and Scammell - Aug 1806 - Sheriff of Sussex County Blow and Scammell - March 1806 - Southampton County Sheriff","1. Blow, Richard (for his son) - Sept 1804 - Mr. Moir's Acct - Williamsburg Blow, George - July 1805 - Greenhow, Robert - Williamsburg merchant acct Blow, Richard (for his son) - 1804-1805 - Moir, James - Williamsburg tailor acct Blow, George - July 1805 - Orrill, John - Williamsburg tailor acct Blow, George - 1805-1806 - Coke, John - Williamsburg tavern acct. Blow, George - Dec 1805 - Greenhow, Robert Blow, George - Jan 1806 - Greenhow, Robert Blow, George - Oct 1806 - Greenhow and Cole Blow, George - Feb 1807 - Greenhow and Cole Blow, George - Nov 1808 - Marks, James Blow, George - Oct 1808 - Dohaghey, John Blow, Richard - Aug 1807 - Taylor, John Blow, George - June 1808 - Battell, John B. - Norfolk [two items] Blow, George - May 1808 - Higgins, Eugene - Norfolk [two items] Blow, George - 1807-1808 - Bonsal Conrad and Co. - book dealer Blow, George - Jan 1808 - Royle, Hunter - Williamsburg 2. Blow, George - 1807 - Bonsal Conrad and Co. - Norfolk Blow, George - May 1807 - Mackinder and White Blow, George - May 1807 - Maddon, John - Norfolk Blow, George - Dec 1807 - The Enquirer - Richmond Blow, George - Aug 1806 - Gillie and Mackinder - Norfolk Blow, George - undated - Hudson, E. - vendue books Blow, George - Oct 1805 - Gilliad and Mackinder - Norfolk Blow, George - Feb 1807 - Taylor, R and J - Norfolk Blow, George - Oct 1805 - Bronsal Conrad and Co. - Norfolk - books Blow, George - Dec 1808 - Drury, John -Southampton - furniture Blow, George - Feb 1808 - Donaghy, John Blow, George - undated - Johnson, John - military hat Blow, George - March 1808 - Betsy and Peggy - packet Blow, George - March 1808 - Cluff, Ann - bandbox Blow, George - March 1808 - Cluff, M. - jeweler Blow, George - March 1808 - Delaney, Edward - Norfolk","Davis, Henry - May 1806 - Blow and Scammell Constable of Southampton County - March 1806 - Butts, William Blow and Scammell - March 1806 - Butts, William Blow and Scammell - May 1809 - Williamson, Elias Blow and Scammell - April 1809 - Taylor, William Blow and Scammell - May 1809 - Mason, Benjamin Blow, George for R. Blow - Aug 1814 - Davis, John Blow and Scammell - March 1803 - Barker, Burwell Blow and Scammell - Nov 1802 - Barlow, John","Blow, Richard - 1801-1805 Richardson, L. Epps - carpenter's acct Blow, Richard - 1804 - Richardson, Will - carpenters acct Blow, Richard - 1804 - Epps, Will Blow, Richard - 1805-1809 - Downman, Robert Dr. - medical acct Blow and Scammell - 1802-1808 - Downman, Robert Dr. - medical acct Blow, Richard - 1806 - Richardson, William - carpenter's acct Blow, Richard - 1807-1808 - Gray, J.U. - medical acct Blow and Scammell - 1808-1809 - Sheriff of Sussex Co. Blow and Scammell - July 1809 - Williamson, Joseph Blow and Scammell - 1807 - Leonard, M. - Petersburg Scammell, James - Sept 1809 - Andrews, Andrew - Petersburg Scammell, James - Aug 1809 - Brown, Butts Blow, Richard - Aug 1809 - Gilliam, James Blow, Richard - 1809 - Sebrell, James Blow and Scammell - April 1809 - Bishop, John Blow and Scammell - 1809 - Com. Sussex Co. Blow and Scammell - 1809 - Sheriff of Southampton Blow and Scammell - 1809 - Council, Joseph","See also: Box 3-A: Incoming Correspondence of Richard Blow and Papers, 1779-1808.","Bensone, William (merchant) - Liverpool - Feb 1, 1803 - Blow, Richard - Norfolk Newsum, William and wife - St. Andrew's Parish near Petersburg - 1783 - Blow, Richard - Albemarle Parish, Sussex Bland, Thomas - Cobham - May 25, 1789 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth merchant Daniel Stone and Co. - Feb 1, 1801 Daniel Stone and Co. - Oct 13, 1800 - bill of exchange Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Nov 11, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill Camm, John - Amherst - March 2, 1812 - Blow, George - Sussex Court House Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 4, 1811 - Blow, George - Tower Hill Rose, Peyton R. - Feb 27, 1811 - Blow, George - Sussex Camm, John - Amherst - Dec 4, 1812 - Blow, George - Sussex Court House Hines, Robert (nephew of R. Blow) - Smithfield - Dec 7, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth Bond, Mr. - Dec 31, 1817","1. Newsom, William - Greenville County - Sept 12, 1782 - Blow, Richard - Sussex County - discusses agreement for lots and houses in Petersburg 2. Alex. Donald - Richmond - May 30, 1789 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - reply concerning a tobacco sale 3. Young, Francis - Isle of Wright - Nov 5, 1793 - Blow, Richard - reply concerning seizing John Cunningham 4. Blow, Norborne - James City - 1862 - Blow, George Jr. - Norfolk - reply concerning payment for slaves at Mulberry Island Memo book, 1861 Page [loose] discussing African-Americans hired, 1815-1821. Blow, George and Waller, R.P. - Williamsburg - May 9, 1831 - Chancery, Ct. - Williamsburg - bond Murdough, J.W. - Norfolk - July 26, 1806 - Blow, Richard - note King, Calvert - June 30, 1829 - Cole, Jesse - Williamsburg postmaster 5. Barker, John - Suffolk - Feb 20, 1793 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - reply concerning barrel staves Chris. McConnico and Sons - 1799-1800 - Blow, Richard - discusses salt for sloop Blow and Foster, judgment [fragment] Blow, Richard - July 7, 1804 - Lyons, Jno - suit Michado, William B. - Oct 21, 1801 - Gray, Thomas - note Parker, John - April 21, 1803 - Blow, Richard - note Calahan, Mr. - Jan 30, 1806 - Newman, Morris - Norfolk - note Blow, Richard - 1806-1815 - Col. Bernard Magnian - account Blow, Richard - May 13, 1828 - Brettes and Santyjan - Norfolk - rent Blow, George - Tower Hill - Aug 23, 1843 - Scott, E.G. - Sussex County - acct Blow, Richard - July 20, 1819 - Est. Robert Goodwin - Nansemond Co. - slave Blow, George - Sussex Co. - Jan 14, 1832 - Cooper, James - Sussex Co. - deed Walker, John H. Est. - 1847-1852 - Blow, George Sr. - acct of shingles, etc. 6. Waller, Benjamin Jr. - Williamsburg - undated - Waller, R.H. - Williamsburg - incomplete deed to B. Waller, Jr.'s House in Williamsburg 7. Blow, George - Littleton - April 6, 1863 - Grayson, E.B. - Lynchburg - reply concerning farm losses because of the occupation (Civil War) 8. Blow, Richard - Petersburg - Nov 15, 1809 - McCormicco, Andrew - lien 9. Tazwells - undated - reply concerning Moss' will 10. Waller, William - Williamsburg - Dec 14, 1812 - Blow, George - Sussex County - reply concerning the sale of Waller's property in James City 11. Cotton, Alexander R. - Tarboro NC - March 14, 1821 - York Co. - acct 12. Beyton, Adj General Bernard - Richmond - May 1, 1821 - Blow, Col. George - Sussex County 13. Ruffin, Ed - Williamsburg - May 15, 1835 - Blow, George - Littletown - reply concerning book binding 14. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - May 20, 1825 - Brettes, Sautjan and Vincent - Norfolk - concerns rent for lots on Market Square, Norfolk 15. Blow, Mrs. William N. - Norfolk - 1920 - Blow, Mrs. Thomas - personal correspondence 16. Exam copy of \"the Class of Moral Philosophy.\" undated","subfolder 1 Blow, Richard - Dec 1807 - Waller, R.H. - Williamsburg Parker, John A. - Petersburg - Feb 1809 - Blow, Richard Gordon, James - Scotland Neck - Feb 1809 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth merchant Grinnell and Post - Norfolk - Feb 1809 - Blow, Richard Willkans, Ann - Feb 1809 - Blow, Richard McIntosh, W. - Norfolk - March 1809 - Blow, Richard Young, Jas. - March 20, 1809 - Blow, Richard Milhade, David - March 1809 - Blow, Richard Bowden and Milhados - March 1809 - Blow, Richard Cuthbert, Js. - April 12, 1809 - Blow, Richard Wyatt, Henry - April 22, 1809 - Blow, Richard Tompkins, Christopher - April 1809 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth Rogers, J. and Nightengale, S. - April 1809 - Blow, Richard - Norfolk Rodman, William Jr. - Norfolk - May 1809 - Blow, Richard Cammock, William - Norfolk - May 1809 - Blow, Richard - dismal swamp $ Cammock, William - June 1809 - Blow, Richard Dunnington, Hundley - Richmond - June 1809 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth Cosmon, Jo. - July 1, 1809 - Blow, Richard Marks, S. Jr. - July 1, 1809 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth subfolder 2. Sills, Th. - April 1809 - Blow, Richard Noyes, W.R. - Norfolk - May 1809 - Blow, Richard Powers, David - May 1809 - Blow, Richard Leaton, George - May 1809 - Campbell and Whalin Warehouse Bayley, John - May 1809 - Blow, Richard Katton, Th. - Norfolk - June 1809 - Blow, Richard - concerns the Bell Savage [ship] for London Nash, William - Norfolk - June 1809 - Blow, Richard Haldane, John D. - July 9, 1809 - Blow, Richard Mosly, A. Latimore - July 1809 - Blow, Richard Cooke, Capt. - Hampton Rhoads - July 1809 - Blow, Richard Whittle, C. - Norfolk - June 1809 - Blow, Richard Scott, Hugh - Norfolk - July 1809 - Blow, Richard Dutton, Th. - July 1809 - Blow, Richard Armstrong, Bennett - Oct 27, 1809 - Blow, Richard Pitts, James - Oct 1809 - Blow, Richard - Norfolk Mason, Benjamin - Richmond - Nov 1809 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth Parker, John A. - Norfolk - Nov 17, 1809 - Blow, Richard Hill, Ro. - Dec 180 - Blow, Richard Spratt, Th. - Aug 1809 - Blow, Richard 3. Butt, Wilson - July 12, 1809 - Blow, Richard York, Zeb. - Norfolk - July 20, 1809 - Blow, Richard Rogers, Jno - Providence - Aug 18, 1809 - Blow, Richard - Norfolk merchant Milhade, D. - Norfolk - Sept 15, 1809 - Blow, Richard Spratt, Th. - Sept 11 and 22, 1809 - Blow, Richard Hill, Ro. - Sept 28, 1809 - Blow, Richard Spratt, Th. - Oct 5, 1809 - Blow, Richard Tripp, Samuel - Norfolk - Oct 12, 1809 - Blow, Richard Tompkins, Ch. - Sept 11 and 26, 1809 - Blow, Richard Munson, W. - Oct 24, 1809 - Blow, Richard Williams, Leonora - Dec 4, 1809 - Blow, Richard","1. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Jan 2, 1810 - Blow, Eliza - Williamsburg 2-3. Dillard, George - Richmond - Jan 7, 1810 - Blow, George - Sussex Co. - reply concerning a due bond on the Waller estate from John Camm [two items] 4. Bracken, John - Williamsburg - Feb 9, 1810 - Blow, George Jr. - Portsmouth - acct against Waller estate; Blow was manager 5-36. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb-Dec 1810 - Blow, George - Tower Hill [thirty-one letters] 37. Hamilton, Burge - Petersburg - April 16, 1810 - Blow, George - Tower Hill Johnston, William - May 3, 1810 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 38. King, William - April 16 1810 - Blow, George - Tower Hill","1. Lynch and Cather - Petersburg - Jan 26, 1811 - Blow, George - Sussex Co. Pollok, Robert - Petersburg - Feb 19, 1811 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 2. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Jan 5, 1811 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 3. Blow, Richard - Jan 18, 1811 - Blow, George 4. Blow, Richard - Feb 15, 1811 - Blow, George 5. Blow, Richard - March 8, 1811 - Blow, George 6. Blow, Richard - March 15, 1811 - Blow, George 7. Blow, Richard - March 18, 1811 - Blow, George 8. Hines, William - March 24, 1811 - Blow, George - Williamsburg (at Waller's) 9-12. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - March-April 1811 - Blow, George - Williamsburg [four letters] 13. Allen, Edward T. - Norfleet's Mill - May 1, 1811 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 14-16 Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - May 1811 - Blow, George - Tower Hill [three letters] 17. Rose, Peyton R. (school teacher) - Sussex - May 27, 1811 - Blow, George 18-19. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - May and Juen, 1811 - Blow, George - Tower Hill [two letters] 20. Waller, Benjamin C. - Williamsburg - Aug 1, 1811 - Blow, George 21. Robbing, Christ. - Baltimore - June 20, 1811 - Blow, George - Norfolk 22-23. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Sept 1811 - Blow, George [two letters] 24. Avery, John - Belfast - Nov 1811 - Blow, George - Tower Hill [two letters] 25-28. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Nov-Dec 1811 - Blow, George - Tower Hill [three letters] 29. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Oct 20, 1811 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth","1. Hudson and Neale - undated - Blow, Richard 2. Wilkins, H. Willis - Suffolk - Jan 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 3. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Jan 15, 1819 - Blow, Richard 4. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Jan 20, 1819 - Blow, George - Williamsburg (letter discusses R. Blow's winning vote to become president of the Farmer's Bank by œbig vote) 5. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Feb 2, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 6. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Feb 14, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 7. Herring, D. - Smithfield - Feb 23, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 8. Rochael, James - Jerusalem - March 11, 1819 - Blow, Col. George - Tower Hill 9. Rochaelle, James - Jerusalem - March 21, 1819 - Blow, Col. George 10. Herring, D. - Isle of Wright - April 26, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 11. Herring, Daniel - May 11, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 12. Herring, Daniel - June 15, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 13. Jones, Ephraim - New Bedford - June 22, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Norfolk 14. Hall, Neilson - Richmond - June 22, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Norfolk 15. Blow, George - Richmond - June 27, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 16. Herring, D. - July 2, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 17. Burns, Arch. - Norfolk - July 23, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 18. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Aug 3, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 19. Hines, Robert - Smithfield - Sept 9, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 20. Blow, George - Petersburg - Sept 15, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 21. Rochelle, James - Jerusalem - Oct 8, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 22. Russell, Seth N. - Bedford - Oct 20, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Norfolk 23. Neilson, William H. - Norfolk - Nov 27, 1819 - Blow, Richard 24. Harrison, Arthur - Dec 1, 1819 - Blow, Richard 25. Neilson and Neale - Dec 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 26. Thompson, J. - Portsmouth - Dec 8, 1819 - Blow, Richard 27. Roulacks and Co. - Windsor NC - Dec 17, 1819 - Blow, Richard 28. Neilson, William H. - Norfolk - Jan 9, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 29. Magee, R. - Dec 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth  Box 3a: Incoming Correspondence of Richard Blow and Papers, 1779-1808  1. Campbell and Wheeler - Petersburg - Jan 12, 1780 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 2. Gordon, George - London - Feb 24, 1789 - Blow, Richard 3. Barksdale, William - Petersburg - Feb 10, 1789 - Blow, Richard 4. Osburn, Joshua - Dunkirk - April 9, 1789 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 5. Donald, Alexander - Richmond - April 18, 1789 - Blow, Richard 6. Anderson, David - Petersburg - April 20, 1789 - Blow, Richard 7. Brown, James - Richmond - April 20, 1789 - Blow, Richard 8. Tyson, Daniel - Philadelphia - April 20, 1789 - Blow, Richard 9. Brown, James - Richmond - April 22, 1789 - Blow, Richard 10. Brown, James - Richmond - April 16, 1789 - Blow, Richard 11. Roper, John - Edington - April 22, 1789 - Blow, Richard 12. Brown, James - Richmond - April 22, 1789 - Blow, Richard 13. Richards, John - Edington - April 23, 1789 - Blow, Richard 14. Briggs, John H. - Sussex - April 23, 1789 - Blow, Richard 15. Fort, Joshua - Tower Hill - April 23, 1789 - Blow, Richard 16. Boritz, William - Edenton - April 23, 1789 - Blow, Richard 17. Brown, James - Richmond - April 27, 1789 - Blow, Richard 18. Peter, Thomas - Cabin Pt. - May 2, 1789 - Blow, Richard 19. Marsh, James - Petersburg - May 8, 1789 - Blow, Richard 20. Donald, Alex - Richmond - May 13, 1789 - Blow, Richard 21. Hicks, J. - May 11, 1789 - Blow, Richard 22. Briggs, John H. - May 11, 1789 - Blow, Richard 23. Richards, John H. - Copland House - May 11, 1789 - Blow, Richard 24. Richards, John H. - May 17, 1789 - Blow, Richard 25. Roper, John - Chowan - May 17, 1789 - Blow, Richard 26. Kennedy, Henry - Edenton - May 18, 1789 - Blow, Richard 27. Ramsey, Allan - Edenton - May 21, 1789 - Blow, Richard 28. Bland, Theo. Jr. - Cobham - May 29, 1789 - Blow, Richard 29. Briggs, Samuel - Petersburg - July 22, 1789 - Blow, Richard 30. Almond, Harrison - Suffolk - Sept 9, 1789 - Blow, Richard 31. Reynolds, And. - Richmond - Nov 13, 1789 - Blow, Richard 32. Misc items [five] 33. Rochells, John, account - 1785-1789 - Blow, Richard 34. Lamb and Younger - London - Aug 20, 1789 - Blow, Richard - Norfolk 35. Parker, Josh - Isle of Wright - Sept 3, 1808 - Blow, Richard 36. Davis Kerr and Young, account, undated 37. Value of Jumonds cargo, undated 38. Statement of building the ship at Hogs Island, by Mr. Diggs. 39. Selden, Wilson C. - undated - Blow, Richard 40. Fragment to Baker and Blow from Samuel Harrison, undated. 41. Rochell, John (large account) - 1780-1784 - Baker and Blow 42. Barksdale, William - undated - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth [fragment] 43. Ship accounts - Portsmouth undated - Bacon, Mr. 44. Letter [fragment] 45. Goods shipped on board the sloops and ships of Blow [eleven items] 46. Record of minor goods delivered","1-5. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Jan-Feb 1813 - Blow, George - Williamsburg [five letters] 6. Peter Franklin Co. - Petersburg - Feb 13, 1789 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 7-9. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb-March 1813 - Blow, George - Tower Hill [three letters] 10. Christian, Edmund - Williamsburg - April 1, 1813 - Blow, George - Sussex Court House 11-15. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - April-May 1813 - Blow, George 16-17. Christian and Jones - Petersburg - July 1813 - Blow, George - Norfolk [two letters] 18. Cargill, Col. Nathan - Sussex - July 19, 1813 - Blow, George - Norfolk 19. Christian, Edmond - Williamsburg - July 30, 1813 - Blow, George 20. Christian and Jones - Petersburg - Aug 6, 1813 - Blow, George - Norfolk 21. Hall, John H. - Middleton - Sept 20, 1813 - Blow, George - Sussex - reply discussing legacy from his brother's estate 22. Winfree, Abner - Manchester - Oct 4, 1813 - Blow, George - Norfolk - discusses desire to buy land from Blow 23-27. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct-Nov 1813 - Blow, George - Tower Hill and Sussex - letters discuss camp fever and the court marshal of a friend 28. Jones, Christian - Petersburg - Nov 22, 1813 - Blow, George - Tower Hill - letter discusses the construction of a carriage for Blow 29. Barraud, Philip - Norfolk - Dec 6, 1813 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 30. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 7, 1813 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 31. Hall, John H. - Rowan - Dec 27, 1813 - Blow, George - Sussex County 32. Miller, James - Southampton - Dec 27, 1813 - Blow, George - reply concerning the use of a slave 33. Harrison, Henry J. - Sussex - Feb 26, 1813 - Blow, George 34. Barham, John - Martin's Hundred - Aug 5, 1813 - Blow, George - reply concerning a land rent from Blow 35. Johnston, Lucy and Polly - Sussex - Dec 13, 1813 - Blow, Mrs. George","1. Crittenton, Levi - Petersburg - Jan 12, 1818 - Blow, George - Sussex Co. 2. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb 7, 1818 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 3. Whittocks, Ch. - Portsmouth - Feb 12, 1818 - Blow, George - Sussex Courthouse 4. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - March 28, 1818 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 5. Warwick, John - Lynchburg - March 28, 1818 - Blow, George - Sussex - reply discussing John Camm's mental condition 6. Edmunds, John - Sussex - March 29, 1818 - Blow, George 7. Hill, Joseph - March 30, 1818 - Blow, Major George - Sussex - discusses 40 apple trees that were sent 8. Hines, George [cousin] - Southampton - April 4, 1818 - Blow, George 9. Edmunds, John - April 12, 1818 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 10. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - May 2, 1818 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 11. Rochelle, James - Jerusalem - May 9, 1818 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 12. Rochelle, James - Jerusalem - May 12, 1818 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 13. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - May 13, 1818 - Blow, George - Tower Hill - reply discussing the sale of Wren's Mill 14. Schoolfield, Dr. Jos. - Portsmouth - May 15, 1818 - Blow, George - Tower Hill - religious treatise 15. Maving and Cairns - Petersburg - May 16, 1818 - Blow, George [?] 16. Scott, Robert G. - Richmond - May 23, 1818 - Blow, Major George - Sussex Courthouse 17. Jones, John - Warwick County - May 28, 1818 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 18. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - May-July 1818 - Blow, George - Tower Hill [five letters] 19. Edmunds, John - Sussex - July 7, 1818 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 20. Jones, Th. Mathew C.H. - July 8, 1818 - Blow, George - Tower Hill - reply concerning the estate of Lucy Hall 21. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Aug 5, 1818 - Blow, George - Sussex 22. Atkins, Pleasant - Petersburg - Aug 14, 1818 - Blow, George - Sussex 23. Brough, Ro. - Norfolk - Aug 31, 1818 - Blow, George - Little Town 24. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Aug 22, 1818 - Blow, George - Sussex Co. 25. Jasper, H. and L. - Lynchburg - Aug 23, 1818 - Blow, George - Sussex Co. - discusses the hire of slaves 26. Waller, William - Williamsburg - Aug 29, 1818 - Blow, George - Tower Hill - reply concerning account collections 27. Trezevant, Js. - Southampton - Aug 30, 1818 - Blow, George - Tower Hill - reply discussing a slave/free man of color 28. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Sept 1, 1818 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 29. Scott, R.G. - Richmond - Oct 29, 1818 - Blow, George - Sussex Co. - letter discussing Blow's delay in being appointed a full colonel 30. Hannon, R.F - Petersburg - Nov 14, 1818 - Blow, George - Sussex 31. Blow, Richard - Nov 1818 - Blow, George - Tower Hill [two letters] 32. Holdcroft, William - Sussex - Nov 12, 1818 - Blow, Col. George 33. Coke, Richard - Williamsburg - Dec 3, 1818 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 34. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 5, 1818 - Blow, Major George - Tower Hill 35. Cobb, George B. - Rock Landing - Dec 15, 1818 - Blow, Col. George - Tower Hill 36. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 19, 1818 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 37. Rochell, James - Jerusalem - 1818 - Blow, George - Tower Hill","1. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Jan 21, 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 2. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb 5, 1819 - Blow, George 3. Mattox, Col William - Prince George - Feb 19, 1819 - Blow, George - Sussex County 4. Hines, Samuel B. - Southampton - Feb 19, 1819 - Blow, George - Sussex - reply concerning a commission 5. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - March 6, 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 6. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - March 27, 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 7. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - April 17, 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 8. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - April 10, 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 9. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb 13, 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 10. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb 20, 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 11. Coke, Richard - Williamsburg - April 26, 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 12. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - June 21, 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 13. Annis, William - Northampton NC - June 25, 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 14. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 17, 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 15. Hines, Samuel B. - July 22 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 16. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 31 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 17. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Aug 21 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 18. Harrison, H.J. - Sussex - Sept 5 1819 - Blow, George 19. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Sept 11 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 20. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Sept 18 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 21. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 2 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 22. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 29, 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 23. Waller, Robert P. - Williamsburg - Oct 29 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 24. Hines, Samuel B. - Southampton - Nov 3 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 25. Blow, Richard - Southampton - Nov 13, 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 26. Blow, Richard - Southampton - Nov 27 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill","1. Cargill, N. - Sussex - Feb 8, 1813 - Blow, George - Tower Hill - letters mentions that the governor has ordered out 2000 men for the defense of Norfolk 2. Peyton, Adj Gen. Berno. - Richmond - Sept 29, 1820 - Blow, George - 15th VA Militia Sussex 3. Regimental Return, 1820 (list of company commanders and enlistments 4. General Orders, Adjutant General's Office - Blow, George, Commandant of the 15th Regt. Militia, March 1 and 25, 1823 5. Outgoing correspondence of Blow, George, 1814 and 1820 [four letters]","1. Leigh, Francis - Portsmouth - Oct 27, 1795 - Hall, Lee Herbert, Jonathan - Sept 17, 1796 - Hall, Lee Bodington, Mrs. - Jan 1804 - Hall, Lee Millar, Dorcas - Dec 15, 1804 - Hall, Lee Horton, Levi - 1806-1807 - Hall, Lee Rains, Js. - Feb-Aug 1807 - Hall, Lee Horton, Math. - March 7, 1808 - Hall, Lee Horton, Demsy - Aug and Nov 1807 - Hall, Lee [two letters] Norfolk Court Summons - Dec 1808 - various names [seven summonings] Beinger, Inspector D. - Aug 23, 1792 - Milhado and Blow - Port at Norfolk 2. Will of Lucy Hall, Portsmouth, Jan 10, 1809 [George Blow as executor] Estate of Lucy Hall, 1809-1811 account with G. Blow Hall, Dr. Lee, estate, Portsmouth Jones, Demsy - 1808 - Hall, Lucy L. - house rent Dagnell, Stephen - July 4, 1800 - Hall, Lee - note Leslie, Alex - Dec 1800 - Hall, Lee - note Robson, E. - Dec 1803 - Hall, Lee - note Tonkin, William - 1804-1805 - Hall, Lee - apothecary account Jones, Demsy - 1805-1807 - Hall, Lee - house rent Hall, Lee - Feb 1808 - Morre, William - building chimney Hall, Lee - 1808 - Coward, Samuel - slave hire Summons to Norfolk Court - Jan 1810 - Blow, George Aldermen - New Haven, Conn. - May 1804 - Hall, Lee Norfolk Court Summons - Dec 1808 - Hall, Lee Butt, James - Nov 1806 - Hall, Lee Norfolk County - 1810 - Estate of Lucy Hall 3. Est. Cherry, Keader - June 25, 1807 - Est. Lee Hall Foster, John - 1804-1805 - Hall, Lee - apothecary account Spalding, Reeves - June 1804 - Hall, Lee Piercy, James - 1804-1809 - Hall, Lee Bawn, James - Jan 1806 - Hall, Lee Cowper, William - Sept 1806 - Hall, Lee Etheridge, Mat - Feb 28, 1807 - Hall, Lee Brown, James - 1806 - Hall, Lee Poindexter, C.B. - Dec 31, 1807 - Hall, Lee - sale of an African-American woman 4. Fragments","1. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Jan 16, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 2. Hayden, Uriah - Norfolk - Sept 29, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill - reply concerning hats for the militia 3. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb 16, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 4. Murdaugh, Jas. W. - Williamsburg - Feb 23, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill - letter concerns the estate of Mrs. Hall 5. Hines, Samuel - Southampton - Feb 25, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 6. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb-April 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill [four letters] 7. Cobb, Jesse - Petersburg - May 30, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 8. Waller, Edmund - Williamsburg - June 11, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 9. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - June 11, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 10. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - June-July, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill [three letters] 11. Sharp, William - Norfolk - July 21, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 12. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 23, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 13. Cobb, Jerry - Petersburg - July 25, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 14. Pollard, Benjamin - Norfolk - July 28, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 15. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July-Aug 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill [three letters] 16. Hankin, Prior - Williamsburg - Aug 16, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill - letter discusses the sale of a property 17. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Aug 29, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 18. Rawlings, D.A. - Portsmouth - Aug 30, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 19. Cargill, Nath - Sussex - Aug 31, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 20. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Sept 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill [three letters] 21. Rawlings, A.D. - Petersburg - Sept 16, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 22. Goodall, John - Williamsburg - Sept 20, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 23. Simpson, John - Petersburg - July 20, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 24. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 11, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 25. Bassett, Burwell - Williamsburg - Oct 22, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill","1. Blow, George - undated letter - unidentified - reply discussing war conditions 2. Judgment - April 1807 - Moss, Joshua Blow and Scammell - 1808-1811 - judgments Sheriff's statement - undated - Collier Blow and Scammell - 1807-1811 Blow, Richard - Feb 15, 1811 - Barham, Samuel Blow and Scammell - 1810-1817 3. Blow, Richard - 1810 and 1811 Sheriff's Com. - 1811 - Blow, George Blow, George - 1810-1813 Blow and Scammell - 1810-1812 Hutchings, Littletown - undated - Blow, Richard Chisholm - Sept 1811 - Lightfoot Blow, Richard - 1810-1811 4. Notes [twelve] 1810 - Blow, George 5. Bassett, Burwell - Williamsburg - Oct 22, 1816 - Blow, George - Sussex 6. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Nov 5, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill - reply giving advise to G. Blow on how to build a jail 7. Blow, Richard - Dec 31, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 8. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Oct 2, 1818 - Jones 9. Blow, George - June 1814 - Hankins, Joseph - Kentucky 10. Blow - undated - Myrick, William - suit","1. Thompson, Thos. - Chomchal [?] - March 23, 1787 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 2-5. Blow, George - Tower Hill - 1813 and 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth. 6. Blow, George - undated - to editor of a newspaper concerning economic changes at Portsmouth","1. Briggs, John H. - Richmond - March 18, 1796 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 2. Blow, George - Tower Hill - July 28, 1809 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 3. Harrison, H.J. - Portsmouth - Aug 11, 1812 - Blow, George - Sussex 4. Blow, George - Petersburg - March 13, 1813 - Blow, Richard - Norfolk 5. Rochelle, James - Jerusalem - Nov 3, 1818 - Blow, George - Portsmouth 6. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Sept 7, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 7. Wright, William - Norfolk - March 16, 1833 - Blow, George Jr. 8. Blow, George Jr. - Portsmouth - 1837-1839 - Blow, George Sr. [ten letters] 9. May, Dandridge - Petersburg - June 6, 1864 - Blow, Mrs. L.C. 10. Blow, George Jr. - Norfolk - May 5, 1869 - Blow, George Sr. - letter discusses the prospect of an African-American serving as governor","1. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Jan 24, 1809 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 2. Dennis, William M. - James City - Jan 27, 1809 - Blow, George - Portsmouth 3. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb 7, 1809 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 4. Camm, John - Amherst - Feb 14, 1809 - Blow, George - Norfolk 5. Hankin, William - Williamsburg - March 22, 1809 - Blow, George - Portsmouth 6. Stokes, M. - Philadelphia - March 27, 1809 - Blow, George - Portsmouth 7. Tazewell, L.W. - Norfolk - April 18, 1809 - Blow, George - Portsmouth 8. Hankins, Jos. - Lexington, KY - April 29, 1809 - Blow, George - Norfolk 9. Rives, Landon - Norfolk - April 1809 - Blow, George - Portsmouth 10. Conway, James - Portsmouth - May 1, 1809 - Blow, George 11. Hall Estate Papers - May 1, 1809 - Blow, George - Portsmouth 12. Hankin, W. - Williamsburg - May 11, 1809 - Blow, George - Portsmouth 13. Hunter, A.R.S. - Hancock Co., Georgia - May 13, 1809 - Blow, George - Portsmouth 14. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 1, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 15. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - June 24, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 16. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - June 25, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 17. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 8, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 18. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 15, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 19. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 29, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 20. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 22, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 21. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 29, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 22. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Aug 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 23. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Aug 5, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 24. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Aug 12, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 25. Coward, Samuel - Accomack - Aug 14, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 26. Coward, Samuel - Sept 2, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 27. Campbell, James - Petersburg - Oct 11, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 28. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 14, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 29. Hall, E. - New Haven, Conn. - Oct 19, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 30. Newsom, R. - Southampton - Oct 19, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 31. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 21, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 32. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 27, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 33. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 31, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 34. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Nov 2, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 35. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 1, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 36. Brown, William Jr. - Tower Hill [manage of Tower Hill] - Dec 11, 1809 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 37. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 12, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 38. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 12, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 39. Shields, Samuel Jr. - Dec 15, 1819 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 40. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 16, 1809 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 41. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 17, 1809 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 42. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 21, 1809 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 43. Ashlock, Jos. - Dec 24, 1809 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 44. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 29, 1809 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 45. Estate of Robert Waller - Williamsburg - June 1809 - Blow, George - Williamsburg - bill from Robert Anderson","Military papers, 1813-1815, payroll, accounts, and mustering records Charges vs. John Evens, Sept 1813 Charges vs. Nathan Riley, Sept 1813 Charges vs. Corp McKinnie, Sept 1813 Charges vs. G. Watts, Sept 1813 Printed forms","1. Blow, George and Eliza - Dec 14, 1812 - vs. Waller, Edmund and William H. infants Bill, from R. Warbutron - April 30, 1805 - unknown Tax account - Blow, Richard - June 1805 - Sussex County Sheriff Clements, William - May 1808 - Blow and Scammell - deed Tax account - Blow, Richard - June 1804 - Southampton County Sheriff Cowper, John and Co. - 1803-1804 - Blow, Richard - protested account Hargrave, Hamlin - Sussex - Aug 1803 - Blow and Scammell - note 2. Carney, S.W. - Halifax - June 13, 1805 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 3. Composition, reply Romans 4. Blow, George - Tower Hill - March 5, 1812 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth","1. Hunter, Adam - 1806-1807 - Hall, Lee [two items] Poindexter, C.B - Sept 26, 1807 - Hall, Lucy - note Memo - March 23, 1806 - Hunter, M. Hodges, Caleb - May 1816 - Blow, George - note Latimer, M.A. - Jan 14, 1809 - Blow, Richard - rent of Portsmouth Hall lot Hunter, Mrs. - undated - Wood, Nich. - Lee Hall est Watts, Joel - Portsmouth - April 30, 1816 - Blow, George - concerning estate Gibson, Joseph - March 21, 1809 - Blow, George - concerning the estate Blow, George - July 16, 1811 - Hall, J.H. - rent for Eunice Hall, New Haven Blow, George (Justice of the Peace) - Nov 21, 1824 - Clanton, Joseph (Constable) Bond for Lucy Hall Estate, undated Bond, Nuttall and Gibson - 1809 - Blow, George [two items] 2. Dudley, George - Mathews - March 17, 1809 - Blow, George - reply discussing the Hall estate 3. Roy, James H. - Portsmouth - Dec 18, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill","1. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Jan 21, 1812 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 2. Robertson, William - Petersburg - Feb 24, 1812 - Blow, George - Sussex 3. Blow, George - Tower Hill - March 4, 1812 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 4. Blow, George - Tower Hill - March 1812 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 5. Blow, George - Tower Hill - April 2, 1812 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 6. Blow, George - Tower Hill - April, 1812 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 7. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - June 20, 1811 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 8. Dew, Thos. R. - College of WandM - June 20, 1842 - Blow, George - Littleton 9. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - June 23, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 10. Akins, Pleasants - Petersburg - Aug 24, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 11. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 13, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 12. Brown, William E. - Sussex - July 1, 1811 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 13. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 24, 1811 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 14. Adams, Henry - Petersburg - Aug 28, 1811 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 15. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 27, 1811 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 16. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Aug 22, 1811 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 17. Blow, George, copy of a petition to the governor concerning a slave, 1835. 18. Copy of an agreement between R. Blow and Carter M. Jones, 1846. 19. Deed; Butt, John - Southampton - undated - Clanton, Williamson and wife 20. Document, fragment.","1. Tax Account, Blow, Richard, 1810-1811. 2. Tax Account, Blow, George - 1812-1818 3. Blow, George exec. R.H. Waller, 1817, Clerk Chancery Court at Williamsburg and Richmond.","1. Blow, Richard - Norfolk - Jan 10, 1812 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 2. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Jan 29, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 3. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb 18, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 4. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb 28, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 5. Crump, Richard - Richmond - March 4, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 6. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - March 10, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 7. Hines, Will - Southampton - March 18, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 8. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - March 22, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 9. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - April 6, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 10. Cocke, Benjamin - Cabin Point - April 8, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 11. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - April 18, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 12. Blow, George - Tower Hill - June 1812 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 13. Harrison, Henry J. - Hunting Quarter - May 22, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 14. Franklin, Peter and Co. - Petersburg - May 29, 1812 - Blow, George - Norfolk 15. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 3, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 16. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 8, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 17. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 28, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 18. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 16, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 19. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Aug 7, 1809 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 20. Franklin, Peter and Co. - Petersburg - July 31, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 21. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Aug 7, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 22. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Aug 11, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 23. Aikens, Pleasant - Petersburg - Aug 29, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 24. Faulcon, Nicholas - New Hope - Aug 30, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 25. Aiken, Pleasant - Petersburg - Sept 7, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 26. Fitzgerald, William - Nottoway - Sept 9, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 27. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Sept 18, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 28. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 11, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 29. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 20, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 30. Miller, James - Dec 13, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 31. Blow, George - Williamsburg - Dec 15, 1812 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - letter discusses hope of obtaining a law license 32. Camm, John - Amherst - Dec 25, 1812 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 33. Proceedings/meeting minutes of a meeting of the Citizens of Sussex appointing delegates to the Baltimore Convention, 1832 (nominating G. Blow, Richard Epps, and William Harrison as delegates).","1. Cowley, S. - Portsmouth - Feb 11, 1841 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 2. Gray, Th. - Southampton - April 15, 1813 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 3. Military Papers; subsistence accounts and papers on the 4th Regiment of Norfolk 4. Avery, William - James Town - July 8, 1838 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 5. Military forms.","1. Chair Tax, issued by US government and local county, 1815-1817. 2. Cochee Tax, 1838. 3. Stilling Tax.","1. Waller, William - Williamsburg - April 15, 1813 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 2. Waller, William - Norfolk - March 22, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 3. Parker, R.E. - Norfolk - July 1, 1820 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 4. Doubtfull debts, 1826. 5. Memo of George Blow's traveling expenses for Robert H. Waller estate, 1808-1817. 6. Bill, W.M. Waller, 1819-1822, Waller, W.H.","1. Brown, Henry - undated - Blow, George - list of debts due 2. Brown, Henry - 1784-1814 - Blow, Richard - numerous accounts 3. Gilliam, Joshua - 1785 - Foreman, Alexander 4. Mason, John - 1795 - Blow, Richard 5. Scott, Cole J. - 1790 - Blow, Richard 6. Brown, Henry - 1786 - Armstrong, Bennett 7. Blow, Richard - 1787-1790 - Sheriff of Sussex - tax accounts","1-17. Blow, George - April-Dec 1814 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth [seventeen letters]","1. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Jan 11, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 2. Gray, Thos. - Southampton - Jan 18, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 3. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth Jan 19, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 4. Burdge, Joel - Sussex - Jan 13, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 5. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Jan 25, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 6. Parham, Major William - Richard - Jan 27, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 7. Lanier, Capt. - Littleton - Jan 30, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 8. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb 7, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 9. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb 6, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 10. Jones, Chris - Petersburg - Feb 8, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 11. McCandlish, William - Williamsburg - Feb 11, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 12. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb 14, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 13. Hines, Robert - Smithfield - Feb 28, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 14. Fawn, Capt. John - Norfolk - March 3, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 15. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - April 13, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 16. Whitlock, Ch. - Richmond - April 16, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 17. Cary, Miles - Cobham - April 20, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 18. Barraud, Philip - Norfolk - April 25, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 19. Christian, Edmund - Williamsburg - April 23, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 20. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - April 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill [two letters] 21. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - May 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 22. Jones, Chris - Petersburg - May 1, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 23. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - May 10, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 24. Fitzgerald, William - Nottoway - May 11, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 25. Howard, Thos. - Richmond - June 3, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 26. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - June 13, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 27. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - June 10, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 28. Jones, Chr. - Petersburg - July 9, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 29. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 12, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 30. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 19, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 31. Allison, John - Petersburg - July 24, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 32. Henley, Ro. - Washington DC - July 24, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 33. Henley, Ro. - Washington DC - July 24, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 34. Jones, Ch. - Petersburg - July 26, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 35. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Aug 5, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 36. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Aug 10, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 37. Flynn, O. - Suffolk - Aug 10, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 38. Barron, Joseph A. - Norfolk - Aug 12, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 39. Simpson, John - Petersburg - Aug 13, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 40. Allison, John - Petersburg - Aug 13, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 41. Barraud, Ph. - Norfolk - Aug 18, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 42. Hawkins, J.H. - Lexington, KY - Aug 20, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 43. Peede, Robert - Portsmouth - Aug 21, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 44. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Aug 22, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 45. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Sept 16, 1814 - Blow, Eliza - Tower Hill 46. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Sept 19, 1814 - Blow, George - Quarter Masters Office 47. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Sept 26, 1814 - Blow, George - Richmond 48. Blow, Richard - Norfolk - Oct 17, 1814 - Blow, George - Richmond 49. Blow, Richard - Norfolk - Oct 27, 1814 - Blow, George - Richmond 50. Blow, Richard - Norfolk - Nov 1, 1814 - Blow, George - Richmond 51. Blow, Richard - Norfolk - Nov 11, 1814 - Blow, George - Richmond 52. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Nov 22, 1814 - Blow, George - Richmond 53. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Nov 22, 1814 - Blow, George - Richmond 54. Key, John - Dec 1, 1814 - Blow, George - Richmond 55. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 4, 1814 - Blow, George - Richmond 56. Eppes, Richard - Sussex - Dec 8, 1815 - Blow, George - Richmond 57. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 21, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 58. Cargill, Nathan - Richmond - Dec 22, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 59. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 28, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 60. Rochelle, Robert - Richmond - Dec 29, 1814 - Blow, George - Littleton 61. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 31, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 62. Misc memo by George Blow, undated, Shepard, William","1. Hines, William - Southampton - May 5, 1799 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 2. Christian, Edward - Williamsburg - March 31, 1814 - Blow, George - Sussex 3. Waller, William H. - Williamsburg - July 6, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 4. Bendall, Capt. I. - Oct 14, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 5. Blow, George - Richmond - Nov 6, 1814 - Blow, Richmond - Norfolk - letter discusses conditions in the military service 6. Blow, George - Richmond - Nov 10, 1814 - Blow, Richmond - Norfolk 7. Blow, George - Richmond - Nov 15, 1814 - Blow, Richmond - Norfolk 8. Blow, George - Richmond - Dec 2, 1814 - Blow, Richmond - Norfolk 9. Blow, George - Richmond - Dec 6, 1814 - Blow, Richmond - Norfolk 10. Daniel, William - Cumberland - Jan 17, 1817 - Blow, George - Sussex 11. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb 4, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 12. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb 11, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 13. Belsches, H.C. - Richmond - Feb 13, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill - letter discusses politics 14. Daniel, William - Cumberland - Feb 28, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 15. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb 25, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 16. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - March 5, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 17. Fitzgerald, William - Nottoway - March 12, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 18. Gale, John T. - Norfolk - March 25, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 19. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - April 1, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 20. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - April 15, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 21. Rochelle, Jas. - Jerusalem - April 18, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 22. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - April 22, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 23. Gale, John T. - Norfolk - April 24, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 24. Bassett, Burwell - Williamsburg - May 16, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 25. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - June 24, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 26. Bassett, Burwell - Williamsburg - July 5, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 27. Peete, Benjamin - Sussex - July 4, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 28. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 29, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 29. Tazewell, W. - Richmond - Aug 2, 1817 - Blow, Richard - Norfolk - reply discussing an iron mill patent 30. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Aug 12, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 31. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Aug 23, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 32. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Aug 29, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 33. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Sept 9, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 34. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Sept 16, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 35. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 7, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 36. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 11, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 37. Pescud, Edward - Petersburg - Oct 19, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 38. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 25, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 39. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 28, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 40. Parham, William - Sussex - Nov 8, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 41. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Nov 4, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 42. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Nov 11, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 43. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Nov 18, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 44. Bassett, Burwell - Nov 22, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 45. Cargill, N. - Davis' Tavern, Sussex - Dec 1, 1814 - Blow, George - Richmond 46. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 2, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 47. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 11, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 48. Parker, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 16, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 49. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 31, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 50. Ruffin, Edmund - 1813-1823 - Blow, George - Tower Hill - letter discusses the Ruffin plantations 51. Harrison, Mrs. Anna B. - Hunting Quarter - Feb 3, 1826 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 52. Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg - May 1, 1829 - Blow, George - Little Town - reply discussing the management of Blow's affairs at the farm near Williamsburg","1. US Marshall - July 23, 1799 - Blow, Richard - letter discusses his feelings for held slaves 2. Brand and Toler - Hanover - Nov 6, 1800 - Blow, Richard - Norfolk 3. Gray, Edward - Washington DC- Jan 17, 1803 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 4. Gray, Edward - Southampton - July 20, 1803 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 5. Drew, Dolphin - Edenton - Oct 10, 1804 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 6. Accounts, various, 1804-1830. 7. Brown, William E. - Quartermaster - Aug 7, 1812 - Blow, George - Sussex 8. Rochelle, James - Jerusalem, VA - Oct 3, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 9. Harrison, Henry J. - Hunting Quarter - Sept 24, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 10. Robinson, James - Richmond - July 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 11. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Nov 2, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 12. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Dec 19, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 13. Blow, Robert W. - Portsmouth - Sept 1, 1820 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 14. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - April 9, 1820 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 15. Blow, George - Jan 16, 1832 - Newman and Peets - Southampton 16. Suit; G. Blow vs. Js. T. Garrison, 1832. 17. Suit; G. Blow vs. R.S. Nicholson, 1832. 18. Suit, G. Blow vs. Nicholson, 1833, Southampton Court. 19. Anderson, Peebles and Hall - Petersburg - March 26, 1838 - Blow, George - Little Town 20. Peebles and Hall - Petersburg - Sept 15, 1838 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 21. Blow, Richard - New Orleans - April 27, 1838 - Blow, George - Littletown 22. Blow, George - San Antonio - Sept 1839 - Blow, George - Littletown 23. Galt, Dickie - Williamsburg - Oct 22, 1843 - Blow, George 24. Wynne, William B. - Oct 17, 1862 - Blow, George 25. Forms, Mutual Assurance Society. 26. Amnesty application of Col. George Blow to Pres Andrew Johnson, 1865. 27. Suit; to settle the estate of George Blow, 1872. 28. Various items, miscellaneous.","1. Blow, George - Richmond - Sept 27, 1814 - Blow, Richard - Norfolk - reply discussing the war; battles, supplies, enlistments, etc 2. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Aug 20, 1814 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - discusses military affairs and acknowledges the gift of a sword and coat 3. Daniel, William - Cumberland, C.H. - Dec 12, 1816 - Blow, George - Sussex County 4. Waller, Edmund - Martin's Hundred - June 13, 1812 - Blow, George - Norfolk - reply discussing conditions on various plantations","1. Unknown sender - Galveston - May 19, 1843 - Blow, George [ ? ] 2. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Sept 28, 1817 - Blow, George 3. Nivison, John - Norfolk - May 26, 1810 - Blow, George 4. Indenture deed of William Hardress Waller, 1820, to G. Blow 5. Copy of Richard E. Lee's Will, Norfolk, undated. 6. Copy of indenture deed, George and Eliza Blow to William Waller of Williamsburg. 7. Chowning, Noah L. - Norfolk - undated - Blow, Richard - bond","1. Waller, William H. - Williamsburg - Jan 16, 1815 - Blow, George - Sussex Court House 2. Waller, William H. - Williamsburg - Jan 29, 1814 - Blow, George 3. Drew, Benjamin - Smithfield - Oct 17, 1815 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 4. Forms; Sussex Militia papers, 1813.","1. Camm, John - Amherst - Nov 29, 1809 - Waller, Benjamin C. - Williamsburg - reply concerning the sale of a slave 2. Copy of letter to the Masonic Lodge from George Blow. 3. Klein, J. - Norfolk - Aug 5, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 4. Daniel, William - Cumberland - Feb 28, 1817 - Blow, George - Sussex 5. Daniel, William [memo] - Richmond - June 21, 1820 - Blow, George - Sussex 6. Milhado, D. - Dec 1815 - Blow, George - Sussex [four pieces discussing financial affairs and a slave sale] 7. Laine, Ann - Dec 7, 1833 - Blow, George - Sussex 8. West, T.G. - Dec 11, 1831 - Blow, Mrs. - Tower Hill 9. Wynne, Thos. - Carter's Grove - Sept 22, 1841 - Blow, George - Norfolk","1. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Jan 1, 1812 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 2. Rochelle, Robert - Richmond - Jan 5, 1815 - Blow, George - Sussex Court House 3. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Jan 10, 1815 - Blow, George - Sussex - letter discusses the College of William and Mary 4. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Jan 18, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 5. Rochelle, Robert - Richmond - Jan 30, 1815 - Blow, George - Sussex 6. Fitzgerald, William - Nottoway - Jan 31, 1815 - Blow, George - Sussex 7. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb 1, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 8. Gray, Edwn. - Southampton - Feb 22, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 9. Sharp, William - Norfolk - Feb 25, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 10. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - March 3, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 11. Hines, George - Southampton - March 5, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 12. Edmonds, John - Sussex - March 10, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 13. Sharp, William - Norfolk - March 10, 1815 - Blow, George - Sussex 14. Barraud, P. - Portsmouth - March 13, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 15. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - March 15, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 16. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - April 4, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 17. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - June 9, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 18. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - June 25, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 19. Christian, Edmund - Williamsburg - June 25, 1815 - Blow, George - Sussex 20. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 2, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 21. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 11, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 22. Akin, P. - Portsmouth - July 18, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 23. Barraud, Ph. - Norfolk - July 21, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 24. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 25, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 25. Myrick, John - Southampton - July 1815 - Blow, George - Sussex 26. Myrick, John - Southampton - July 20, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 27. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Aug 21, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 28. Bell, Graham - Petersburg - Sept 5, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 29. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Sept 19, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 30. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Sept 8, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 31. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Sept 12, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 32. Adams, Robert - Petersburg - Oct 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 33. Harrison, Richard F. - Oct 1, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 34. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 17, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 35. Akins, P. - Petersburg - Oct 17, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 36. Johnston, R.M. - Cross Keys - Oct 22, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 37. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 27, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 38. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 1, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 39. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 15, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill","1. Lease of land on Skiff's Creek, James City by Robert H. Waller, 1805. 2. Vouchers; Robert Hall Waller estate, for craftsmen work, 1805-1809.","1. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb-Dec 1820 - Blow, George [some from Mrs. G. Blow] - Tower Hill [17 letters] 2. Edmunds, John - Sussex - April 13, 1819 - Blow, George - Sussex 3. Ruffin, Edmund - Prince George - Jan 1820 - Blow, George - Sussex 4. Rochelle, James - Southampton - 1820 - Blow, George - Sussex [four letters] 5. Faulcon, Nich. - Mount Pleasant - May 13, 1820 - Blow, George - Sussex 6. Chapman, John - Wall's Bridge - March 14, 1820 - Blow, George - Sussex 7. Briggs, Henry - Jerusalem - June 20, 1820 - Blow, George - Sussex 8. Harrison, Henry J. - Feb 9, 1820 - Blow, George - Sussex 9. Waller, Edm. - Martin's Hundred, James City - Jan 3, 1820 - Blow, George - Sussex 10. Yeatman, Tho. Mathews - June 17, 1820 - Blow, George - Sussex 11. Cargill, Gen. Nath. - Petersburg - June 8, 1820 - Blow, George - Sussex 12. Hines, Ro. - Smithfield - May 20, 1820 - Blow, George - Sussex 13. Butts, John - Southampton - March 1820 - Blow, George - Sussex 14. Wrenn, Barham - Southampton - Dec 10, 1820 - Blow, George - Sussex 15. Hines, S.W. - Southampton - Dec 17, 1820 - Blow, George - Sussex 16. Waller, William H. - Williamsburg - March 3, 1820 - Blow, George - Sussex 17. Hancock, William - Blk. Water Bridge - March 13, 1820 - Blow, George - Sussex","1. Blow, Richard; memo discussing the fire damages on estates, 1796-1824. 2. Blow, Richard; memo discussing these fire damages, 1821-1822. 3. Estate Papers of Lucy Hall, 1809-1816.","1. Remarks/Notes by Richard Blow on Mr. Hunter's notes, c. 1815. 2. Military papers, 1812-1813. 3. Correspondence; Blow, George - Tower Hill - Oct 12, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth Blow, George - Tower Hill - Sept 21, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth Edwards, L.R. - Jerusalem - Aug 30, 1836 - Blow, George - Portsmouth Haxall, William - Petersburg - Sept 2, 1812 - Blow, Richard - Norfolk","1. Edmund Waller Estate Papers, 1820-1832 2. Inventory of the Lucy Hall Estate, undated. 3. Waller, William H. - Aug 4, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 4. Memo; record of cotton picked during October 18?? 5. Blow, George - July 8, 1837 - Parker, Iabez 6. Bond concerning the Waller estate, 1825-1827. 7. Statement of debts due on the R.H. Waller estate. 8. Dismissal of suit, Mr. and Mrs. George Blow vs. William H. Waller, 1817. 9. Murdaugh, J. - Portsmouth - Aug 5, 1839 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 10. Receipts of G. Blow, 1820-1832. [45 items]","1. Survey drawing of the Jones house and field, 1841. 2. Bonds from A.N. Laine to Joseph Branch, 1831. 3. Edwards, L.R. - Jerusalem - Aug 29, 1836 - Blow, George - Portsmouth 4. Heath and Co. - Nov 2, 1855 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 5. Avery, J. - Hick's Ford - March 28, 1834 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 6. Beers and Poindexter - 1837 - Blow, George - Portsmouth 7. Printed political notice for William H. Pegram, 1834.","1. Copy of the Agricultural Society of Sussex County's constitution, 1821. 2. Copy of the United Agricultural Societies of Virginia. 3. Ruffin, Edmund - Petersburg - Aug 16, 1821 - Blow, Sec. George 4. Cocke, John H. - Bremo - Dec 21, 1820 - Blow, Sec. George 5. Paper; Wilkins, John L., 1822, given at a Petersburg Ag. Society meeting. 6. Drawings concerning various agricultural practices. 7. Cargill, John - Nov 4, 1819 - Pres. of the Sussex Ag. Society 8. Speech by George Blow, undated. 9. Copy of notes by Dr. William Cocke, Sussex Ag. Society, 1822. 10. Surry Ag. Society - July 22, 1820 - Sussex Ag. Society 11. Subscription list of the Sussex Ag. Society, 1816. 12. Barton, R.P. - Springdale - July 22, 1820 - Harrison, George E. 13. Minutes of the Sussex Ag. Society, 1819-1821.","1. Blow, George Jr. - Portsmouth - Nov 9, 1821 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 2. Blow, George - Tower Hill - March 30, 1821 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 3. Blow, George - Petersburg - April 27, 1821 - Blow, Richard - Tower Hill 4. Blow, George - Petersburg - Aug 21, 1821 - Blow, Richard - Norfolk 5. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Sept 12, 1821 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 6. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Oct 2, 1821 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 7. Blow, Robert W. - Tower Hill - Sept 11, 1821 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 8. Blow, Robert W. - Tower Hill - Sept 19, 1821 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 9. Blow, George - Tower Hill - July 10, 1821 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 10. Blow, Norborne - Sussex - June 8, 1821 - Blow, George - Norfolk 11. Blow, George - Tower Hill - April 17, 1821 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 12. Blow, Robert W. - Tower Hill - Oct 2, 1821 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 13. Blow, Richard Jr. - Williamsburg - Feb 5, 1828 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 14. Blow, George Jr. - Hampden Sydney College - Nov 22, 1828 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 15. Blow, Robert W. - U of Virginia - May 7, 1828 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 16. Blow, George - Tower Hill - July 31, 1828 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 17. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Sept 12, 1828 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 18. B., Dr. R - Jan 1843 - Blow, George - James City Co. 19. Blow, Richard Jr. - College of William and Mary - Dec 21, 1828 - Blow, George - James City Co. 20. Blow, R.W. - Tower Hill - July 31, 1828 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 21. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Sept 21, 1828 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 22. Blow, George - Houston, Texas Territory - Feb 1841 - Blow, George - Littleton 23. Blow, George - Nov 10, 1843 - Blow, George - Martin's Hundred, James City Co. 24. Blow, George - Norfolk - Jan 26, 1843 - Blow, George - Littleton 25. Blow, George - Norfolk - April 4, 1843 - Blow, George - Littleton 26. Blow, George - Norfolk - Oct 20, 1841 - Blow, George - Littleton 27. Blow, George - Jerusalem - Aug 18 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth","1. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Jan 16, 1822 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 2. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 22, 1822 - Blow, George 3. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - June 28, 1822 - Blow, George 4. Blow, Robert W. - Portsmouth - July 26, 1822 - Blow, George 5. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Jan 5, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 6. Blow, R.W. - Portsmouth - Jan 12, 1822 - Blow, Col. George - Tower Hill 7. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Jan 16, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 8. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb 27, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 9. Blow, Richard Jr. - Portsmouth - March 3, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 10. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - March 4, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 11. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - March 16, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 12. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - March 23, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 13. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - April 13, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 14. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Aug 17, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 15. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Aug 24, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 16. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Sept 7, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 17. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Sept 14, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 18. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Oct 5, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 19. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Oct 12, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 20. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Oct 13, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 21. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Nov 2, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 22. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Dec 16, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 23. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Dec 22, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 24. Blow, Robert W. - Portsmouth - undated - Blow, George - Tower Hill 25. Blow, Robert W. - Portsmouth - Oct 12, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 26. Blow, Robert W. - Portsmouth - May 4, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 27. Blow, Robert W. - Portsmouth - Dec 27, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 28. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 28, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 29. Blow, Richard Jr. - Portsmouth - Dec 15, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 30. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Dec 7, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 31. Coke, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 27, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 32. Coke, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 8, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 33. Stone, Daniel - Norfolk - Feb 16, 1822 - Blow, George - Sussex Co. 34. Hines, George - Southampton - May 8, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 35. Waller, William H. - Amherst Co. - May 24, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 36. Waller, William H. - Amherst Co. - Sept 1, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 37. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Nov 7, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 38. Hines, S.B. - Nov 3, 1822 - Blow, George - Sussex 39. Heath and Mason - Nov 30, 1822 - Blow, George - Sussex 40. Heath and Mason - Nov 27, 1822 - Blow, George - Sussex 41. Hines, George - Aug 14, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 42. Petit, William - Portsmouth - Jan 15, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 43. Stone, Daniel - Norfolk - Jan 3, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 44. Heath and Mason - Sept 6, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 45. Hines, S.B. - Sweet Springs - Sept 6, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 46. Jourdan, James - Kick's Ford - April 6, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 47. Turner, Person - April 7, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 48. Heath and Mason - April 13, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill","1. Receipts of George Blow, 1820. [two items] 2. Receipts of George Blow, 1818-1820. [24 items] 3. Sussex County tax receipt of George Blow, 1820. [showing acres of land, slaves owned, and various other property types] 4. Southampton County tax receipt of Richard Blow, 1820. [showing acres of land, slaves owned, and various other property types]","1. Will of John Butts, 1825. 2. Deed of Mary Butts, 1826. 3. Deed of Polly Butts, 1815. 4. Deed of John and Judith Rochelle, 1788.","1. Blow, Richard Jr. - Portsmouth - Jan 11, 1823 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 2. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Jan 17, 1823 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 3. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Feb 1, 1823 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 4. Gilliam, C.N. - Richmond - Feb 1, 1823 - Blow, George - Sussex 5. Cogbill, J.B. - Petersburg - April 11, 1823 - Blow, George - Sussex 6. Wyche, Capt. William - Belfield - March 19, 1823 - Blow, George - Sussex 7. Jeffrie, John M. - Sussex - June 10, 1823 - Blow, George - Sussex 8. Barham, Samuel - Southampton - June 25, 1823 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 9. Wyche, William - July 2, 1823 - Blow, George - Sussex 10. Clanton, John - Aug 3, 1823 - Blow, George - Sussex 11. Heath and Mason - 1823 - Blow, George - Sussex 12. Gilliam, Carter N. - Aug 3, 1823 - Blow, George - Sussex 13. Cooper, John C. - Petersburg - Aug 19, 1823 - Blow, George - Sussex 14. Heath and Mason - Aug 23, 1823 - Blow, George - Sussex 15. Whitehead, S. - Portsmouth - Sept 17, 1823 - Blow, George - Sussex 16. Whitehead, S. - Portsmouth - Sept 20, 1823 - Blow, George - Sussex 17. Wyche, William - Belfield - 1823 - Blow, George - Sussex 18. Heath and Mason - Nov 19, 1823 - Blow, George - Sussex 19. Hammon, R.H. - Petersburg - Nov 21, 1823 - Blow, George - Sussex 20. Heath, Joseph - Prince George - Dec 1, 1823 - Blow, George - Sussex 21. Newsom, Lucy - Southampton - Feb 6, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 22. Heath and Mason - Feb 27, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 23. Lockhart and Gordon - March 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 24. Sikes, Nelson - March 18, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 25. Gilliam, C.N. - Sussex - July 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 26. Hines, S.B. - Southampton - March 17, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 27. Robinson, William Jr. - Petersburg - April 14, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 28. Cooper, J.C. - Petersburg - Sept 16, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 29. Wyche, W.P. - Sussex - July 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 30. Rochelle, Js. - Jerusalem - June 13, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 31. Wyche, William P. - June 17, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 32. Heath and Mason - July 14, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 33. Hines, S.B. - Southampton - April 21, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 34. Dillard, Jas. - Sussex - April 26, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 35. Hines, S.B. - April 21, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 36. Rochelle, Js. - May 25, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 37. Heath and Mason - May 26, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 38. Armistead, L.M. - Petersburg - May 26, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 39. Wyche, William P. - June 11, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 40. Jones, George - Sussex - June 12, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex - reply discussing a school for the poor 41. Heath and Mason - July 5, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 42. Blackford, W. - Northampton - July 20, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 43. Rochelle, Js. - Jerusalem - Sept 15, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 44. Hines, S.B. - Southampton - Sept 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 45. Whitehead, S. - Aug 26, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 46. Rochelle, Js. - Aug 7, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 47. Cuthbert and Smith - Petersburg - Aug 7, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 48. Dufour, John F. - Jan 13, 1825 - Sec. of the Sussex Agricultural Society 49. Rochelle, Js. - Jan 4, 1825 - Blow, George - Sussex 50. Heath, Js. - Prince George - Jan 1, 1825 - Blow, George - Sussex 51. Blow, Richard - April 13, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 52. Blow, George - Aug 15, 1826 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 53. Gilliam, T.S. - April 25, 1825 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 54. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - May 2, 1825 - Blow, George - Sussex 55. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - March 5, 1825 - Blow, George - Sussex 56. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - March 14, 1825 - Blow, George - Sussex 57. Thayer, Sceva - Petersburg - July 31, 1825 - Blow, George - Sussex - reply concerning a cotton gin 58. Hite, Nich. - Sussex - June 16, 1825 - Blow, George - Portsmouth 59. Hite, Nich. - Sussex - June 7, 1825 - Blow, George - Sussex 60. Harrison, Jas. J. - Brunswick - June 7, 1825 - Blow, George - Sussex 61. Harrison, Jas. J. - Brunswick - June 7, 1825 - Blow, George - Sussex 62. Gilliam, Th. F. - Southampton - Aug 22, 1825 - Blow, George - Sussex 63. Wynne, William - Bristol - Sept 25, 1825 - Blow, George - Sussex 64. May, David - Petersburg - Oct 13, 1825 - Blow, George - Sussex 65. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Nov 14, 1825 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 66. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Nov 22, 1825 - Blow, George - Sussex - letter discusses a fire near his dwelling house in Portsmouth","1. Selden, John A. - Feb 27, 1838 - Blow, George - reply concerning the sale of a slave 2. Neil and Marron - Norfolk - Sept 1821 - Blow, Mr. - Portsmouth 3. Briggs, Henry - Southampton - Oct 16, 1821 - Blow, Richard - Norfolk 4. Neilson, Thos. - Petersburg - Oct 15 - Blow, Richard - Norfolk 5. Hall and Peebles - Petersburg - Aug 18, 1842 - Blow, George - Sussex 6. Baker, Perkins - Nov 1, 1806 [ ? ] - Blow, George - Sussex 7. Neilson, Th. - Oct 29, 1824 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 8. Baker, Perkins - Sept 23, 1805 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 9. Estate papers concerning John Chappell, 1830-1831.","1. U of Virginia - July 3, 1827 - Blow, George - Sussex - reply discussing the conduct of Robert Blow as a student 2. Report card from U of V, July 1, 1827. 3. Report card from U of V, July 23, 1827. 4. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 10, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 5. Blow, Richard Jr. - Portsmouth - July 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 6. Blow, R.W. - Portsmouth - Sept 24 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown - letter discusses the College of William and Mary 7. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 2, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 8. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 9, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 9. Blow, Robert - Richmond - Oct 5, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 10. Blow, George Jr. - Portsmouth - Oct 17, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 11. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Oct 19, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 12. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Oct 30, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 13. Blow, Robert W. - U of Virginia - Oct 26 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 14. Blow, Richard Jr. - Williamsburg - Nov 5, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown - complains about conditions at the College of William and Mary 15. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Jan 2, 1826 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 16. Gurley, John M. - Jerusalem - Oct 2, 1827 - Blow, George - Sussex County 17. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Nov 28, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 18. Cogbill, Mason and Co. - Petersburg - Nov 28, 1827 - Blow, George - Southampton 19. Heath and Mason - Sept 28, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 20. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Sept 25, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 21. Heath and Mason - Sept 25, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 22. Applewhite, H. - Cowman's Well, Sussex - July 24, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 23. Blow, George Jr. - Portsmouth - May 3, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 24. Gurley, R.R. - June 19, 1827 - Blow, George - Sussex","1. Blow, Richard Jr. - Portsmouth - April 1, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 2. Blow, Richard Jr. - Portsmouth - April 26, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 3. Blow, Robert - U of Virginia - June 20, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 4. Blow, Robert - U of Virginia - Oct 10, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 5. Blow, Robert - U of Virginia - Nov 13, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 6. Report card, U of Virginia 7. Blow, Robert W. - March 1, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 8. Blow, Robert - April 2, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 9. Blow, Robert - May 1, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 10. Blow, Robert - June 1, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 11. Jones, S. - Kings Creek, James City Co. - Oct 13, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 12. Blow, Richard S. - Portsmouth - Aug 8, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 13. Blow, Richard S. - Portsmouth - Dec 18, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 14. Blow, Richard S. - Portsmouth - Dec 31, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 15. Blow, George Jr. - Portsmouth - Dec 31, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 16. Blow, R. Jr. - Oct 18, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill - letters discusses life at the College of William and Mary 17. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Aug 14, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 18. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Aug 19, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 19. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - July 18, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 20. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Aug 28, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 21. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Sept 18, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 22. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Sept 28, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 23. Heath, Joseph - Prince George - Dec 28, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 24. Collier, William A. - Sept 4, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 25. Blow, George - Sept 29, 1827 - Jones, Scervant - Kings Creek 26. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - June 12, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 27. Rochelle, Robert - Humphreys Co., TN - June 1, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 28. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - May 26, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 29. Magee, Robert - May 12, 1827 - Blow, George - Sussex 30. Heath and Mason - June 12, 1827 - Blow, George - Sussex 31. Rochelle, James - Jerusalem - May 4, 1827 - Blow, George - Sussex 32. Heath and Mason - April 30, 1827 - Blow, George - Sussex 33. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - April 18, 1827 - Blow, George - Sussex 34. Blow, Robert - Portsmouth - April 1827 - Blow, George - Sussex 35. Heath and Mason - April 6, 1827 - Blow, George - Sussex 36. Blow, Richard Sr. - March 6, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 37. Heath and Mason - Feb 26, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 38. Heath and Mason - Feb 22, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 39. Heath and Mason - Feb 19, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 40. Heath and Mason - Jan 27, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 41. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Jan 23, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 42. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Jan 21, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 43. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Jan 16, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 44. Heath and Mason - Jan 11, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 45. Heath and Mason - July 19, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 46. Butts, Mary - Jan 9, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 47. Rochelle, James - April 30, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 48. Harrison, Js. J. - May 15, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 49. Waller, Edmund - James City Co. - 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill","1. Plat-Round Hill Swamp, James Baker surveyor, undated (refers to the Nottoway Indians 2. Pledge between R. Downman and G. Hines that they will refrain from liquor, 1821. 3. Estate of Edmund Waller, 1827-1830. 4. Commission office, 1829. 5. Account of G. Blow concerning the estate of E.W. Jones, 1827-1828. 6. Estate of E. Jones and J. Butts, note, 1828. 7. Pollok and Co. - Richmond - Oct 2, 1805 - Blow, Richard - Norfolk 8. Felts, Henry - May 16, 1833 - Blow, George - Sussex - receipt for bond","1. Proctor of U of Virginia - Feb 15, 1827 - Blow, George - Sussex 2. Blow, Robert W. - U of Virginia - April 26, 1828 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 3. Report card of George Blow, Jr., 1828. 4. Report card of George Blow, Jr., 1828. 5. Report card of George Blow, Jr., 1829. 6. Report card of George Blow, Jr., 1829. 7. Report card of George Blow, Jr., 1829. 8. Report card of George Blow, Jr., 1829. 9. Blow, George Jr. - Hampden City - Jan 17, 1829 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 10. Blow, George Jr. - Hampden City - March 8, 1829 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 11. Blow, George Jr. - Hampden City - March 31, 1829 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 12. Blow, George Jr. - Hampden City - Dec 7, 1828 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 13. Blow, George Jr. - U of Virginia - July 13, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 14. Blow, George Jr. - U of Virginia - Dec 25, 1831 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown","1. Report card, U of V, 1828. 2. Blow, Robert W. - March 1, 1828 - Blow, George - Sussex 3. Blow, Robert W. - April 1, 1828 - Blow, George - Sussex 4. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - April 1, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 5. Blow, Richard Jr. - College of William and Mary - June 15, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 6. Blow, Richard Jr. - College of William and Mary - Oct 1, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 7. Bosher, Thomas M. - The Main, James City Co. - Oct 2, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 8. Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg - April 28, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 9. Webb, W.W. - Williamsburg - July 9, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 10. Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg - Sept 27, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 11. Jones, S. - Williamsburg - June 11, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 12. Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg - June 14, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 13. Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg - July 19, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 14. Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg - Aug 22, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 15. Webb, W.W. - Williamsburg - July 14, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 16. Rochelle, James - Jerusalem - July 14, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 17. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Nov 17, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 18. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Aug 12, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 19. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Sept 23, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 20. Thayer, Henry H. - Petersburg - Nov 1, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 21. Blow, Richard - Oct 25, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 22. Hines, George - Jerusalem - June 23, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 23. Whitehead, J. - Norfolk - Nov 6, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 24. Delk, William H. - York Co. - Nov 13, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 25. Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg - Feb 29, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 26. Hines, S.B. - May 4, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 27. Sheets, Anty - Albemarle - Sept 10, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 28. Smith, Chas. - Sussex - July 20, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 29. Blow, Richard - April 29, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 30. Atkinson - Smithfield - Nov 8, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 31. Blow, Richard - Oct 14, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 32. Blow, Richard - Sept 16, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 33. Blow, Richard - Feb 12, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 34. Blow, Richard - Feb 18, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 35. Rochelle, James - April 23, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 36. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - July 5, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 37. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Jan 17, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 38. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Jan 22, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 39. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Jan 31, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 40. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Feb 13, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 41. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - March 14, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 42. Prichard, J. - Petersburg - April 10, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 43. Blow, George - May 12, 1828 - Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg 44. Cogbill, Mason and Co. - 1828 - Blow, George - Sussex 45. Heath and Mason - undated - 1828 - Blow, George - Sussex 46. Blow, Richard - Aug 25, 1828 - Blow, George - Sussex 47. Heath and Mason - Oct 4, 1828 - Blow, George - Sussex 48. Cogbill, Mason and Co. - Oct 14, 1828 - Blow, George - Sussex 49. Fielding, Rose - Oct 22, 1828 - Blow, George - Sussex 50. Bosher, Thos. M. - The Main, James City Co. - Oct 28, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 51. Heath and Mason - Nov 5, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 52. Heath and Mason - Nov 29, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 53. Heath and Mason - Dec 15, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 54. Cogbill, Mason and Co. - Dec 17, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 55. Robertson, William Jr. - Petersburg - Dec 17, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 56. Blow, Richard - Dec 22, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 57. Blow, Richard - May 19, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 58. Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg - Dec 22, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 59. Clanton, Jas. - April 27, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 60. Blow, Richard - July 1, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 61. Blow, Richard - June 3, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown","1. Blow, Richard Jr. - College of William and Mary - April 24, 1828 - Blow Richard Sr. - Portsmouth 2. Blow, Richard Jr. - College of William and Mary - June 5, 1828 - Blow Richard Sr. - Portsmouth 3. Daniel, Judge William - Lynchburg - Jan 19, 1819 - Blow, George 4. List of bonds due to Blow and Scammell, 1811.","1. Estate papers of Robert B. Gilliam, 1827-1828. [72 pieces] 2. Edmund and W.H. Waller estates, 1828. [6 pieces] 3. Tuition fee paid by G. Blow for his daughters' schooling. 4. Tax account of Sussex County for G. Blow's land, 1828. [Showing record of land, slaves owned, and other]","1. Accounts of George Blow with John W. Byrd, 1828-1829. [25 pieces] 2. Estate papers of Mary Butts, 1826-1829. [5 pieces] 3. Land tax accounts of Richard Blow, 1828-1829. [6 pieces] 4. Estate papers of the Gilliam family, 1826-1829. [55 pieces] 5. Personal account of G. Blow with blacksmiths. [10 pieces]","1. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Sept 23, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 2. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - March 23, 1821 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 3. Whitehead, T. - Feb 21, 1821 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 4. Clairboren, P.W. - Williamsburg - March 4, 1821 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 5. Blow, R. Jr. - Portsmouth - Nov 6, 1824 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 6. Blow, R. Sr. - Dec 21, 1821 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 7. Blow, R. Sr. - Dec 4, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 8. Blow, R. Jr. - Feb 25, 1823 - Blow, Mrs. George - Tower Hill 9. Blow, R. Sr. - March 15, 1823 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 10. Blow, Robert - April 12, 1823 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 11. Blow, R. Sr. - May 3, 1823 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 12. Blow, R. Sr. - June 2, 1824 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 13. Blow, R. Sr. - July 20, 1824 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 14. Blow, R. Sr. - Aug 20, 1824 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 15. Blow, R. Sr. - Sept 21, 1824 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 16. Blow, R. Sr. - Dec 19, 1824 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 17. Blow, R. Sr. - Jan 10, 1825 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 18. Blow, R. Sr. - March 29, 1825 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 19. Blow, R. Sr. - July 9, 1825 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 20. Blow, R. Sr. - Sept 17, 1824 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 21. Blow, R. Sr. - Oct 4, 1825 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 22. Blow, R. Sr. - Oct 11, 1825 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 23. Blow, George - Tower Hill - May 31, 1826 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 24. General Orders from Adj. General - March 4, 1823 - Comm. of the 15th VA militia - Sussex Co. 25. Downman, Robert - Oct 2, 1821 - Blow, Colonel 26. Hines, L.B. - Southampton - March 6, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex","1. Prospectus of Leroy Anderson - 1829 - reply discussing a metrical version of the Declaration of Independence. 2. Blow, Richard - 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 3. Blow, Richard - Nov 16, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 4. Blow, Richard - Sept 7, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 5. Blow, Richard - Aug 4, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 6. Blow, Richard - May 13, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 7. Byrd, J.W. - Williamsburg - May 13, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 8. Byrd, J.W. - Williamsburg - April 18, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 9. Smith, Chas. - Williamsburg - March 6, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 10. Byrd, J.W. - Williamsburg - Jan 16, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 11. Byrd, J.W. - Williamsburg - Aug 22, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 12. Byrd, J.W. - Williamsburg - Nov 4, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 13. Byrd, J.W. - Williamsburg - Dec 15, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 14. Byrd, J.W. - Williamsburg - Sept 6, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 15. Smith, Chas. - Williamsburg - Jan 12, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 16. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Sept 16, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 17. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Dec 22, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 18. Whitehead, J. - Norfolk - Jan 10, 1829 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 19. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Jan 18, 1829 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 20. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Jan 27, 1829 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 21. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - March 25, 1829 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 22. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - March 24, 1829 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 23. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - March 17, 1829 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 24. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Feb 10, 1829 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 25. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - April 10, 1829 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 26. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - July 28, 1829 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 27. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Sept 8, 1829 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 28. Lewis, Herbert Jr. - Martin's Hundred - Sept 8, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 29. Lewis, Herbert Jr. - Martin's Hundred - April 17, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 30. Lewis, Herbert Jr. - Martin's Hundred - Nov 10, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 31. Lewis, Herbert Jr. - Martin's Hundred - Dec 18, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 32. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Oct 11, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 33. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - April 17, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 34. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Aug 24, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 35. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Sept 7, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 36. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Oct 13, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 37. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 38. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 39. Coleman, William - Hog's Island - Oct 1, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 40. Blow, R. Sr. - Portsmouth - April 21, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 41. Blow, R. Sr. - Portsmouth - Aug 25, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 42. Blow, R. Sr. - Portsmouth - Sept 2, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 43. Blow, R. Sr. - Portsmouth - Sept 1, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 44. Blow, R. Sr. - Portsmouth - Sept 29, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 45. Blow, R. Sr. - Portsmouth - Oct 6, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 46. Blow, R. Sr. - Portsmouth - Dec 15, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 47. Murdough, John - Portsmouth - Dec 22, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 48. Selden, Miles C. - Allen's Quarter - 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 49. Lewis, Herbert - Martin's Hundred - 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 50. Heath, H.G. - Prince George - Dec 31, 1829 - 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex - discussing the hire of a slave 51. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Feb 16, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 52. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Feb 24, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 53. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - March 28, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 54. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - April 19, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 55. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - May 16, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 56. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - May 27, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 57. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - June 24, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 58. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - July 29, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 59. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - July 17, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 60. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 61. Lewis, Herbert Jr. - Martin's Hundred - Aug 11, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 62. Lewis, Herbert Jr. - Martin's Hundred - Feb 27, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 63. Lewis, Herbert Jr. - Martin's Hundred - May 5, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 64. Lewis, Herbert Jr. - Martin's Hundred - June 20, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 65. Lewis, Herbert Jr. - Martin's Hundred - 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 66. Lewis, Herbert Jr. - Martin's Hundred - 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 67. Jones, Willie C. - Southampton - July 19, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 68. Byrd, John W. - Norfolk - June 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 69. Smith, Chas. - Williamsburg - May 23 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 70. Tatum, Nathl. - Norfolk - April 18, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 71. Watson, T. - Tree Hill - April 19, 1829 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 72. Watson, T. - Richmond - July 12, 1829 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 73. Watson, T. - Richmond - July 18, 1829 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 74. Wilson, Jas. R. - Chuckatuck - July 20, 1829 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 75. Wyche, William P. - Sussex - June 24, 1829 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 76. Rochelle, James - Jerusalem - June 23, 1829 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 77. Rochelle, James - Jerusalem - March 25, 1829 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 78. Rochelle, James - Jerusalem - March 31, 1829 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 79. Griffin, S.S. - Williamsburg - May 11, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 80. Anderson, J.J. - Tree Hill - June 23, 1829 - Blow, George - Tower Hill","1. Rochelle, James - Jerusalem - March 26, 1829 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 2. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Oct 1, 1832 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 3. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Oct 3, 1832 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 4. Cooper, James - Texas - Sept 23, 1833 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 5. Bragg, Jones and Co. - Petersburg - 1834 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 6. Blow, George - Feb 3, 1834 - Cargill, John - Sussex 7. Blow, George - May 16, 1834 - Woods, Henry - Norfolk 8. Moody, William M. - Williamsburg - Oct 25, 1834 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 9. Murdaugh, John - Richmond - Dec 20, 1835 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 10. Johnson, William - Oct 15, 1835 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 11. Blow, George - Tower Hill - March 19, 1836 - Mason, John Y. - Washington DC 12. Parker, Jabez - Richmond - July 23, 1837 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 13. Blow, George - Williamsburg - July 19, 1837 - Parker, Jabez - Richmond 14. Anderson, Peebles and Hall - Petersburg - Nov 18, 1837 - Blow, George - Tower Hill","1. Blow, Richard Jr. - Philadelphia - April 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 2. Blow, Richard Jr. - Philadelphia - March 16, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 3. Blow, Richard Jr. - Philadelphia - March 27, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 4. Jones, S. - King's Creek, James City Co. - April 3, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 5. Harbert, Lewis - Martin's Hundred, James City Co. - Jan 6, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 6. Harbert, Lewis - Martin's Hundred, James City Co. - Feb 6, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 7. Harbert, Lewis - Martin's Hundred, James City Co. - April 30, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 8. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Jan 5, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Little Town 9. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Jan 12, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Little Town 10. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Jan 25, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Little Town 11. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Feb 2, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Little Town 12. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Feb 9, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Little Town 13. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - April 12, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Little Town 14. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - April 16, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Little Town 15. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - April 26, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Little Town 16. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - May 3, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Little Town 17. Blow, Richard Sr. - Old Place - Oct 2, 1809 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 18. Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg - Jan 26, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 19. Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg - April 16, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 20. Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg - May 10, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 21. Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg - Jan 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 22. Blow, George - Sussex - April 7, 1830 - Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg 23. Coke, Richard - Williamsburg - March 26, 1830 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 24. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - March 26, 1830 - Blow, George - Tower Hill","1. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - June-Dec 1830 - Blow, George - Sussex 2. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - May 24, 1830 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 3. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - June 21, 1830 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 4. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Aug 8, 1830 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 5. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Aug 18, 1830 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 6. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Aug 20, 1830 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 7. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Sept 3, 1830 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 8. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Sept 24, 1830 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 9. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Nov 22, 1830 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 10. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Dec 26, 1830 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 11. Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg - Aug 24, 1830 - Blow, George - Littletown 12. Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg - Dec 7, 1830 - Blow, George - Littletown 13. Blow, Richard Jr. - Philadelphia - May 23, 1830 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 14. Blow, Richard Jr. - Philadelphia - June 27, 1830 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 15. Blow, Richard Jr. - Philadelphia - Aug 18, 1830 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 16. Blow, Richard Jr. - Philadelphia - Sept 13, 1830 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 17. Blow, Richard Jr. - Philadelphia - Oct 23, 1830 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 18. Blow, Richard Jr. - Philadelphia - Nov 1, 1830 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 19. Blow, George Jr. - May 30, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Little Town 20. Lewis, Herb. - Martin's Hundred - July 10, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Little Town 21. Lewis, Herb. - Martin's Hundred - June 12, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Little Town 22. Lewis, Herb. - Martin's Hundred - Sept 8, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Little Town 23. Brown Dr. Thos. - July 22, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex 24. Chappell, Jas. - Copperhonk Springs - June 30, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex 25. Chappell, Jas. - Copperhonk Springs - Aug 4, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex 26. Robertson, Arch. - Hog Island - Oct 6, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Little Town 27. Smith, Chas. - Limestone Co. Ala. - Oct 18, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex 28. Hines, Samuel B. - Jerusalem - Dec 31, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex 29. Newsom, Lucy - Southampton - June 26, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex","1. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - March 19, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex 2. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - March 23, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex 3. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - July 3, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 4. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - July 11, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 5. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Aug 18, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex 6. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Nov 5, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex 7. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Dec 3, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex 8. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Dec 12, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 9. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Dec 14, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex 10. West, Henry M. - Aug 11, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 11. Smaw, George - Oct 30, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 12. Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg - Feb 5, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 13. Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg - May 22, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 14. Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg - July 19, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 15. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Jan 13, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 16. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Feb 12, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 17. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Feb 17, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 18. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Feb 20, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 19. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - March 2, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 20. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - July 6, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 21. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - July 23, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 22. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - July 25, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 23. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Aug 1, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 24. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Aug 8, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 25. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Aug 10, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 26. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Aug 13, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 27. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Aug 17, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 28. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Aug 22, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 29. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Aug 27, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 30. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Aug 31, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 31. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Sept 3, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 32. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Sept 7, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 33. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Sept 17, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 34. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Nov 2, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 35. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Dec 5, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 36. Jordan, Jas. - Isle of Wright - Feb 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex 37. Hines, Samuel B. - Southampton - Feb 9, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 38. Rochelle, James - Jerusalem - May 15, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 39. Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill - Sept 1816 - Pollard, Benjamin - Norfolk - letter note sent 40. Blow, George Sr. - March 27, 1817 - Bragg and Cook - Petersburg 41. Blow, R. and Co. - Norfolk - Southampton - Dec 23, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 42. Scott, John L. - Southampton - Dec 23, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 43. Rochelle, James - Jerusalem - Jan 22, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 44. Hines, Samuel B. - July 7, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill","1. Deed forms 2. Copy of contract for the building of Peter's Bridge (near Tower Hill) 3. Blow, George - Tower Hill - circa 1810 - Hines, R. - Smithfield 4. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Aug 12, 1812 - Hall, John H. - Petersburg 5. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Aug 27, 1812 - Klein, Jacob - Norfolk 6. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Dec 2, 1813 - Robinson, Anty - Williamsburg 7. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Dec 2, 1813 - Barraud, Dr. P - Norfolk 8. Blow, Richard - July 31, 1816 - Blow, George 9. Blow, George - Tower Hill - July 21, 1814 - Jones, Ch. T. 10. Howard, Th. C. - Richmond - May 16, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 11. Howard, Th. C. - Richmond - June 18, 1814 - Blow, George 12. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Feb 8, 1814 - Fawn, John Capt - Norfolk 13. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Dec 16, 1817 - Williams, Fred - Petersburg 14. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Sept 28, 1818 - Scott, R.G. - Richmond 15. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Dec 11, 1818 - Camm, John 16. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Dec 12, 1818 - Cobb, Geo. - Rock Landing 17. Blow, George - Tower Hill - June 6, 1820 - Faulcon, Nicholas - 18. Blow, George - Tower Hill - May 27, 1917 - Allison and Fitzgerald 19. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Oct 26, 1816 - B. Bassett and J. Goodall 20. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Dec 23, 1819 - Waller, Edmund C. 21. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Dec 12, 1818 - Walker, John M. 22. Blow, George - Portsmouth - Nov 22, 1820 - Waller, William - Williamsburg 23. Blow, George - Tower Hill - June 13, 1817 - Bassett, Burwell - Williamsburg 24. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Dec 23, 1819 - Waller, Edmund - Martin's Hundred, James City Co. 25. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Dec 1819 - Christian, Edmund - Richmond 26. Blow, George - Tower Hill - undated - Ruffin, Edmund - Prince George 27. Blow, George - Tower Hill - March 9, 1825 - Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth 28. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Dec 30, 1829 - Blow, Richard Sr. 29. Blow, George - Tower Hill - 1819 - Waller, Dr. Ro. P - Williamsburg 30. Blow, George - Tower Hill - April 26, 1830 - West, Henry 31. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Nov 26, 1830 - Branch, Thos. - Petersburg 32. Blow, George - Tower Hill - April 26, 1830 - Heath and Mason - Petersburg 33. Blow, George - Tower Hill - April 1819 - Heath and Mason - Petersburg 34. Blow, George - Tower Hill - 1817 - Overseers of the Poor - Southampton 35. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Feb 14, 1831 - Branch, Thos. - Petersburg 36. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Feb 16, 1831 - Garrett, R.M. - Williamsburg 37. Blow, George - Tower Hill - March 4, 1831 - Turner, John D. 38. Blow, George - Tower Hill - March 25, 1831 - Moody, William - Northampton, NC 39. Blow, George - Tower Hill - undated - West, Mr. 40. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Dec 25, 1830 - Heath, Henry G. - Prince George 41. Blow, George - Tower Hill - June 15, 1830 - Watson, Thos. - Richmond 42. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Oct 5, 1830 - Robertson, Arch. - Hog Island 43. Blow, George - Tower Hill - July 18, 1829 - Robertson, Arch. - Tree Hill","1. Blow, R.W. - U of Virginia - Oct 30, 1826 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex Courthouse 2. Report card of R.W. Blow from U of Virginia, 1826. 3. Blow, Richard Jr. - Portsmouth - Jan 1, 1826 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex Courthouse 4. Blow, Richard Jr. - Philadelphia - March 1, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex Courthouse 5. Colonization Society - Washington DC - Feb 5, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex Courthouse 6. Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg - 1831 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown [four letters] 7. Garrett, R.M. - Williamsburg - 1831 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown [two letters] 8. Semple, James (Judge) - Williamsburg - 1831 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill [two letters] 9. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - March 16, 1831 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 10. Blow, Richard Jr. - Portsmouth - March 1831 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill [two letters] 11. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - 1831 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex [four letters] 12. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - 1827 and 1831 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill [two letters] 13. Harrison, James J. - Diamond Grove - March 17, 1826 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 14. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - 1826 and 1831 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill [17 letters] 15. Atkinson, Arch. - Richmond - Jan 27, 1831 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 16. Smaw, George - Martin's Hundred - June 5, 1831 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 17. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - 1831 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex [9 letters] 18. Garrett, R.M. - Williamsburg - Jan 25, 1831 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 19. Downman, Lucy - Feb 15, 1831 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 20. Blow, George - June 3, 1817 - Camm, John - Lynchburg 21. Blow, Richard Jr. - Portsmouth - 1826 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill [two letters] 22. Wyche, William - Littletown - Feb 12, 1826 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 23. Rochelle, James - Jerusalem - April 13, 1826 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 24. Watkins, John D. - New Kent Ch. - March 15, 1826 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 25. Smith, Charles - Limestone Co. Ala. - Jan 2, 1831 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 26. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - July 4, 1831 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 27. Moody, William - Mt. Forest, NC - 1831 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill [four letters] 28. Smaw, George - Martin's Hundred - Nov 18, 1831 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 29. Cary, George B. - Southampton - May 28, 1831 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill","1. Weston, Samuel - Norfolk - March 25, 1833 - Blow, George - Littletown 2. Weston, Samuel - Portsmouth - March 27, 1833 - Blow, George - Littletown 3. Smith, Chas. - Alabama - March 31, 1833 - Blow, George - Littletown 4. Rochelle, Jas. - Southampton - May 1833 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 5. Parker, W.H. - Belvedere - July 27, 1833 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 6. Smith, Philip - Surry C.H. - Aug 18, 1833 - Blow, George - Sussex 7. Cooper, James - Austin TX - Aug 31, 1833 - Blow, George - Sussex 8. Petway, Henry - Southampton - Sept 23, 1833 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 9. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - May 16, 1833 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 10. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - June 6, 1833 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 11. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - June 24, 1833 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 12. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - April 30, 1833 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 13. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - July 31, 1833 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 14. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Sept 16, 1833 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 15. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Nov 30, 1833 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 16. Smaw, George - Martin's Hundred - Sept 28, 1833 - Blow, George - Sussex 17. Coke, John - James City - Nov 18, 1833 - Blow, George - Sussex 18. Farmer's Bank - Norfolk - May 4, 1833 - Blow, George - Sussex 19. Farmer's Bank - Norfolk - Sept 5, 1833 - Blow, George - Sussex 20. Farmer's Bank - Norfolk - Dec 2, 1833 - Blow, George - Sussex 21. Farmer's Bank - Norfolk - July 1, 1833 - Blow, George - Sussex","1-16. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Jan-Oct 1835 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 17. Butts, Edward - Southampton - Jan 13, 11835 - Blow, George - Sussex 18. Chandler, J.A. - Portsmouth - March 7, 1835 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 19. Aldridge, A. - Stony Creek - July 25, 1835 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 20. Vaiden, M.J. - Sussex - Aug 1, 1835 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 21. Haxall and Co. - Richmond - Aug 13, 1835 - Blow, George - Littletown 22. Ruffin, Edmund - Prince George - Sept 4, 1835 - Blow, George - Littletown 23. Jones, William L. - Warwick - Sept 4, 1835 - Blow, George - Littletown 24. Moody, William M. - Williamsburg - Sept 8, 1835 - Blow, George - Littletown 25. Bun and Co. - Richmond - Sept 16, 1835 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 26. Wynne, Thos. - Yorktown - Sept 14, 1835 - Blow, George - Littletown 27. Wood, H.J. (Farmer's Bank) - Norfolk - Nov 2, 1835 - Blow, George - Sussex 28. Hines, S.B. - Southampton - Dec 2, 1835 - Blow, George - Sussex","1. Blow, George Jr. - Portsmouth - Aug 9, 1838 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 2. Blow, R. - New Orleans - Feb 28, 1839 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 3. Seldon, John A. - Westover - March 15, 1838 - Blow, George - Tower Hill - reply concerning the sale of a slave 4. Letter fragment, Jan 6, 1838. 5. Vest, W.W. - Williamsburg - May 6, 1838 - Blow, George - Martin's Hundred 6. Vest, W.W. - Williamsburg - Nov 26, 1838 - Blow, George - Portsmouth 7. Blow, George - Martin's Hundred - July 20, 1838 - Smithers, G. - Queen's Creek, James City Co. 8. Pearman, Miller - Martin's Hundred - April 13, 1838 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 9. Blow, George - Sussex - June 14, 1838 - Johnson, William - Littletown 10. Blow, George - Williamsburg - July 18, 1838 - Ball, Samuel - Richmond 11. Waller, Corbin - Williamsburg - Feb 12, 1838 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 12. Hunt, E.H. - Williamsburg - March 12, 1838 - Blow, George - Littletown 13. Beasley, William H. - Williamsburg - Aug 2, 1838 - Blow, George - Littletown 14. Jackson, William - Williamsburg - undated - Blow, George - Littletown 15. Vest, W.W. - Williamsburg - Aug 13, 1838 - Blow, George - Littletown 16. Johnson, William - Richmond - May 22, 1838 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 17. West, W.W. - Williamsburg - May 22, 1838 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 18. Peebles and Hall - Petersburg - Aug 1838 - Blow, George - Sussex 19. Johnson, William - Richmond - Oct 20, 1838 - Blow, George - Sussex 20. Cowles, Stephen - Portsmouth - Oct 22, 1838 - Blow, George - Littletown 21. Haxall and Col. - Richmond - Aug 25, 1838 - Blow, George - Littletown 22. Dimmock, Chas. - Portsmouth - Nov 1838 - Blow, George - Portsmouth 23. Johnson, William - Richmond - Sept 8, 1838 - Blow, George - Littletown 24. Goodwyn, W.B. - Southampton - March 12, 1838 - Blow, George - Sussex 25. Harrison, B.P. - Petersburg - Aug 31, 1838 - Blow, George - Littletown 26. Smith, Polly - Alabama - Sept 22, 1838 - Blow, George - Littletown 27. Peebles and Hall - Petersburg - Sept 18, 1838 - Blow, George - Littletown 28. Peebles and Hall - Petersburg - Sept 8, 1838 - Blow, George - Littletown 29. Wood, H. and Sons - Norfolk - Oct 19, 1838 - Blow, George - Littletown 30-49. Anderson, Peebles and Hall - Jan-Dec 1838 - Blow, George - Sussex [19 letters] 50. Haxall and Co. - Richmond - Sept 15, 1838 - Blow, George - Littletown 51. Johnson, William - Petersburg - Feb 21, 1838 - Blow, George - Littletown 52. Blow, George - Williamsburg - Oct 15, 1838 - Johnson, Wm - Richmond 53. Johnson, William - Petersburg - March 22, 1838 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 54. Johnson, William - Petersburg - Aug 5, 1838 - Blow, George - Littletown 55. Johnson, William - Petersburg - Nov 7, 1838 - Blow, George - Sussex","1. Blow, George Jr. - U of Virginia - Dec 5, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Portsmouth 2. Blow, Norborne - Portsmouth - Nov 3, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 3. Cocke, John W. Sr. - Mt. Pleasant - June 3, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 4. Southall, G.W. - Williamsburg - Feb 7, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 5. Butts, Elly - Southampton - Jan 9, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 6. Blow, George Jr. - Portsmouth - Jan 17, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 7. Crockett, J. - Petersburg - Feb 7, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Southampton 8. Blow, George - Sussex - Feb 18, 1834 - Heath and Mason 9. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Feb-Dec 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex [18 letters] 10. Redwood, R.E. - Petersburg - April 7, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 11. Marks, William B. - Petersburg - March 11, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 12. Cooper, Ben - Sussex - March 24, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 13. Rochelle, Js. - Hermitage - Sept 7, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 14. Browne, Orra A. - Jerusalem - June 19, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 15. Nash, E.P. - Norfolk - June 4, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 16. Farmer's Bank - Norfolk - July 7, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 17. Allein, Jos. - Tappahannock - Aug 30, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 18. Newsome, J.A. - Southampton - Aug 27, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 19. Haxall, R.B. and Co. - Richmond - Oct 6, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 20. Allyn and Robertson - Norfolk - Nov 11, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 21. Judkins, G.J. - Southampton - Nov 24, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 22. Cooper, John J. - Petersburg - Dec 3, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 23. Allein, Jos. - Surry C.H. - Dec 29, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 24. Haxall and Co. - Richmond - Dec 30, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill","1. Griffith, David - Portsmouth - Jan 4, 1836 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 2. Mason, John Y. - Washington DC - Jan 15, 1836 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown - discussing Blow's son and his release from the military academy on account of an injury 3. Cobb, Jer. - Southampton - Feb 17, 1836 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 4. Ruffin, Edmund - Petersburg - April 14, 1836 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 5. Henderson, Thomas - Fort McHenry, Baltimore - Feb 29, 1836 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown - ask Blow to write J.W. Mason about being readmitted to the academy 6. Newsom, Lucy - Southampton - May 11, 1836 - Blow, George - Sussex 7. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - March-April 1836 - Blow, George - Sussex [12 letters] 8. Moody, William - Mt Forest, NC - May 2, 1836 - Blow, George - Sussex 9. Farmer's Bank - Norfolk - May 9, 1836 - Blow, George - Sussex 10. Sledge, Thomas - Sussex - May 22, 1836 - Blow, George - Sussex 11. Newsom, Lucy - June 16, 1836 - Blow, George - Sussex 12. Newsom, Lucy - Nov 28, 1836 - Blow, George - Sussex 13. Baird, Benjamin - Tower Hill - July 29, 1836 - Blow, George - Sussex 14. Haxall and Co. - Richmond - Aug 3, 1836 - Blow, George - Sussex 15. Broughton, T.G. - Norfolk - Sept 1, 1836 - Blow, George - Sussex 16. Mouthcastle, S.M. - James City - Sept 24, 1836 - Blow, George - Sussex 17. Cabaness, Jas. - Williamsburg - Sept 14, 1836 - Blow, George - Sussex 18. Judkins, Gray - Southampton - Oct 1, 1836 - Blow, George - Sussex 19. Gracie and Sargent - New York - Oct 10, 1836 - Blow, George - Sussex 20. Hunt, E.H. - Williamsburg - Oct 26, 1836 - Blow, George - Sussex 21. Haxall and Co. - Richmond - Nov 30, 1836 - Blow, George - Sussex","1. Blow, George - Williamsburg - Jan 1809 - Blow, Richard - Norfolk - reply discussing a slave on Robert H. Waller's estate 2. Felts estate papers, 1833. 3. Petty accounts, 1838-1842. 4. Petty accounts with Mary Laine, 1843. 5. Account of Dr. Richard Blow, 1834. 6. Cowan, Henry - James City - Jan 4, 1812 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 7. Blow, R. - Portsmouth - March 30, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 8. Blow, R. - Portsmouth - Oct 6, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 9. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Oct 1, 1812 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 10. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Oct 25, 1812 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 11. Hines, William - March 19, 1812 - Blow, George 12. Hines, George - Southampton - March 19, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 13. Hines, Robert - Smithfield - Nov 14, 1812 - Blow, George - Sussex 14. Aiken, Pleasant - Oct 13, 1812 - Blow, George - Sussex 15. Hall, John H. - Petersburg - May 5, 1812 - Blow, George - Sussex 16. Bennett, William - Norfolk - April 30, 1812 - Blow, George - Sussex 17. Fitzgerald, William - June 16, 1812 - Blow, George - Sussex 18. Hall, J.H. - Petersburg - Nov 19, 1812 - Blow, George - Sussex","1. Blow, George - Jerusalem - Jan 21, 1834 - Blow, George Jr. 2. Hurt, E.H. - Williamsburg - March 5, 1836 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 3. Estate papers of Drury Cooper, 1833. 4. Tickets and receipts/petty accounts, 1831-1839. [30 pieces]","1. Byrd, J.W. - Williamsburg - Sept 24, 1832 - Blow, George - Littletown 2. Byrd, J.W. - Williamsburg - Oct 24, 1832 - Blow, George - Littletown 3. Byrd, J.W. - Williamsburg - July 17, 1832 - Blow, George - Littletown 4. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Sept 4, 1832 - Blow, George - Littletown 5. Davis, William - New Orleans - Jan 30, 1832 - Blow, George - Portsmouth 6. Rochelle, James - Jerusalem - Jan 25, 1832 - Blow, George - Littletown 7. Pettis, Madison - James City - Jan 2, 1832 - Blow, George - Sussex","1. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Dec 22, 1821 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 2. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Nov 10, 1828 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 3. Blow, Robert - U of Virginia - Jan 9, 1828 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 4. Blow, R. - College of William and Mary - March 27, 1828 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 5. Blow, Richard - College of William and Mary - Nov 28, 1828 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 6. Blow, Richard - College of William and Mary - Dec 17, 1828 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 7. Blow, George Jr. - Portsmouth - March 14, 1837 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 8. Blow, George Jr. - Petersburg - Feb 21, 1837 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex 9. Blow, Richard Jr. - Sussex - July 29, 1843 - Blow, George - James City 10. Goosly, William - York - Dec 9, 1801 - Jackson, George - Williamsburg 11. Kirby, Bennett - Martin's Hundred - Nov 5, 1837 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 12. Kirby, Bennett - Sept 1, 1837 - Blow, George - Sussex 13. Hunt, E.H. - Williamsburg - March 15, 1837 - Blow, George - Littletown 14. Moody, William - Northampton - May 13, 1837 - Blow, George - Littletown 15. Moody, William - Northampton - May 26, 1837 - Blow, George - Littletown 16. Simmons, Daniel - Southampton - March 25, 1837 - Blow, George - Sussex 17. Mountcastle, Soane - Williamsburg - April 20, 1837 - Blow, George - Littletown 18. Murfee, Jas. - Murfee's Depot - Jan 14, 1837 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 19. Nicholson, Jesse - Portsmouth - March 6, 1821 - Blow, Mr. 20. Newsom, Lucy - Southampton - June 3, 1837 - Blow, George - Sussex 21. Murfee, Jas - Jan 20, 1837 - Blow, George - Sussex 22. Kennedy, Peter - Dec 6, 1837 - Blow, George - Portsmouth 23. Nicholson, Jesse - Portsmouth - Sept 18, 1828 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 24. Atkinson, A. - Smithfield - Sept 28, 1828 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 25. Niemeyer, Ch. - Portsmouth - Oct 3, 1828 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 26. Morgan and Cooper - Murfreesboro - Feb 18, 1828 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 27. Allen, Jos. - Richmond - Feb 6, 1828 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 28. Fergusson, Benjamin - Balto - Aug 1821 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 29. Edwards, L.R. - Jerusalem - March 25, 1837 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 30. Key, Robert - Oak Grove - May 23, 1837 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 31. Parker, Jabaz - Richmond - Sept 14, 1837 - Blow, George - Littletown 32. Moody, William - May 23, 1837 - Blow, George - Littletown 33. Key, Robert - Oak Grove - May 8, 1837 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 34. Allen, Rich. - Williamsburg - March 1, 1837 - Blow, George - Littletown 35. Wakerman - Jersey City - March 15, 1837 - Blow, George - Sussex Court House 36. Briggs and Thomas - Jan 28, 1837 - Blow, George - Sussex 37. Cowley, Stephen - Portsmouth - Feb 21, 1837 - Blow, George - Littletown 38. Anderson, Peebles and Hall - Petersburg - Feb-July 1837 - Blow, George - Littletown 39. Heath and Co. - Petersburg - Jan 20, 1837 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 40. Heath and Co. - Petersburg - Jan 28, 1837 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 41. Murdough, J.M. - Dec 3, 1837 - Blow, George - Tower Hill","1. Blow, George - undated - Rochelle, James - Jerusalem 2. Pettit, W. - Portsmouth - Dec 21, 1821 - Blow George - Tower Hill 3. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Nov 24, 1821 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 4. Blow, George - Portsmouth - Oct 11, 1836 - Heath and Co. - Petersburg 5. Blow, George - Portsmouth - Oct 10, 1836 - Welles and Co. - Petersburg 6. Blow, George - Williamsburg - June 1836 - Haxall and Co. - Richard 7. Blow, George - Portsmouth - Oct 10, 1836 - Gracie and Sargent - New York 8. Blow, George - March 20, 1836 - Henderson, Dr. Thomas - Fort McHenry 9. Blow, George - Tower Hill - 1835 - Hines, S.B. 10. Hines, S.B. - Sept 20, 1835 - Blow, George 11. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Nov 27, 1835 - Edwards, Mr. 12. Blow, George - Tower Hill - July 1835 - Murdaugh, Mr. - Portsmouth 13. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Nov 26, 1834 - Kirby, Col. Bennett - James City 14. Blow, George - Tower Hill - March 15, 1834 - Mason, John Y. - US Congress 15. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Oct 1834 - Blow, Richard Jr. - Paris 16. Blow, George - Littletown - Nov 30, 1833 - Coke, John - Williamsburg 17. Blow, George - Littletown - Nov 10, 1836 - Myers, Mr. - Norfolk 18. Blow, Robert W. - Portsmouth - Aug 27, 1834 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 19. Blow, George - Tower Hill - undated - Blow, George Jr. - College of William and Mary 20. Blow, George - Tower Hill - July 28, 1836 - Haxall and Co. - Richmond 21. Blow, George - Tower Hill - July 28, 1833 - Parker, Col. William 22. Blow, George - Sussex - July 8, 1833 - Woddis 23. Blow, George - Sussex - Nov 23, 1833 - Cooper, James - Texas","1. Blow, George Jr. - San Antonio, TX - Aug 7, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 2. Blow, George Jr. - San Antonio, TX - June 25, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 3. Blow, George - Tower Hill - June 14, 1839 - Wynne, Thomas - James City 4. Wynne, Thomas - Grove - May 30, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 5. Blow, George Jr. - Portsmouth - Dec 13, 1841 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 6. Blow, Richard - Petersburg - Nov 14, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 7. Gurley, W.D. - Hicksford - Jan 31, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 8. Smither, G. - Martin's Hundred - March 18, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 9. Vest, W.W. - Williamsburg - Feb 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 10. Blow, G. - Williamsburg - July 9, 1839 - Peebles and Hall - Petersburg 11. Vest, W.W. - Williamsburg - Nov 13, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 12. Pegram, Paul - Norfolk - Nov 19, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 13. Allen, Richard - James City - Nov 19, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 14. Cowley, Stephen - Portsmouth - Aug 10, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 15. Peebles and Hall - Petersburg - July 12, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 16. Cowley, S. - Portsmouth - July 11, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 17. Blow, George - Littletown - July 1, 1839 - Johnson, W. - Petersburg 18. Johnson, William - Petersburg - June 29, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 19. Cowley, S. - Portsmouth - Aug 7, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 20. Vest, W.W. - Brooksville - Sept 1, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 21. Cowley, S. - Portsmouth - Sept 23, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 22. Wright, William - Norfolk - June 17, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 23. Vest, W.W. - New York - Sept 12, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 24. Peebles and Hall - Petersburg - April 19, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 25. Cooke, G.B. - Norfolk - March 22, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 26. Blow, George - James City - July 22, 1839 - Walter Taylor Co. 27. Blow, George - James City - July 22, 1839 - Cowley, S. - Portsmouth 28. Peebles and Hall - Petersburg - Dec 31, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 29. Cowley, S. - Portsmouth - Dec 27, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 30. Farmer's Bank - Norfolk - Dec 27, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 31. Peebles and Hall - Petersburg - Dec 10, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 32. W.H. Taylor and Co. - Norfolk - Dec 27, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 33. Peebles and Hall - Petersburg - Oct 25, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 34. Farmer's Bank - Norfolk - April 1, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 35. Peebles and Hall - Petersburg - Jan-Oct 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown [11 letters] 36. Forbles, William - Portsmouth - June 10 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 37. Robertson, Allyn - Norfolk - Oct 7, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 38. Wright, William - Norfolk - July 25, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 39. James and Co. - Petersburg - Sept 19, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 40. Cowley, S. - Portsmouth - Jan-Aug 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown [three letters] 41. Allyn and Robertson - Norfolk - Sept 5, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 42. Farmer's Bank - Norfolk - June-Aug 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown [two letters] 43. Blow, George - Martin's Hundred - July 22, 1839 - Allyn and Robertson 44. Dickson, H. and H. - Norfolk - Jan 20, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 45. Farmer's Bank - Norfolk - Feb 11, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 46. Dickson, H. and H. - Norfolk - April 28, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 47. W.H. Taylor and Co. - Norfolk - July 29, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 48. Cowley, S. - Portsmouth - July 29, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 49. Johnson, William - Petersburg - April-May 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown [two letters]","1. Murdaugh, J. - Portsmouth - April 3, 1839 - Blow, George - Sussex 2. McClandish, R.M. - Williamsburg - May and June, 1839 - Blow, George - Sussex [two letters] 3. Blow, George - Littletown - Jan-June 1839 - various receivers 4. Batsford, S.N. - Norfolk - March 8, 1839 - Blow, George","1. œOn the Liberty of the Press, speech given at the College of William and Mary by Samuel Betrahn, 1803. 2. Tuition receipts, 1803-1841. 3. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - June 3, 1826 - Blow, Robert - U of Virginia 4. Blow, Robert - U of Virginia - 1826 and 1828 - to Richard and George Blow [five letters] 5. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - June 6, 1826 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 6. Blow, George - Tower Hill - June 14, 1826 - Blow, Robert - Sussex 7. Parker, Jabez - Richmond - July 21, 1837 - Blow, George - Hog Island 8. Picture and article on an agricultural machine. 9. Drawing of Hunter's Mill, circa 1821. 10. Waller, William H. - Sussex - March 15, 1817 - Blow, George 11. Papers concerning the Williamsburg company of militia commanded by R.H. Waller, 1803. 12. Bassett, Burwell - Williamsburg - June 1, 1833 - Blow, George - Sussex 13. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Sept 30, 1820 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 14. Blow, George - Tower Hill - June 14, 1826 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth","1. Dew, Thomas R. - College of William and Mary - April 12, 1840 - Blow, George - Littletown 2. Vest, W.W. - Williamsburg - Jan 6, 1840 - Blow, George - Littletown 3. Vest, W.W. - Williamsburg - Feb 3, 1840 - Blow, George - Littletown 4. Smither, George - Martin's Hundred - Mary 25, 1840 - Blow, George - Littletown 5. Smither, George - Martin's Hundred - Jan 22, 1840 - Blow, George - Littletown 6. Wilson, James - Smithfield - March 4, 1840 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 7. Sykes, Z. - Norfolk - Aug 12, 1840 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 8. Circular of U of Virginia - March 11, 1840 - Blow, George - Littletown 9. Blow, William N. - Williamsburg - Feb 23, 1840 - Blow, George - Littletown 10. Blow, Richard - Petersburg - Sept 2, 1840 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 11. Blow, Richard - Petersburg - May 18, 1840 - Blow, George - Littletown 12. Blow, George Jr. - Tower Hill - July 20, 1840 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 13. Blow, George Jr. - Tower Hill - Dec 6, 1840 - Blow, George - Littletown 14. Parker, Jabez - Richmond - June 18, 1840 - Blow, George - Littletown 15. Watts, Samuel - Portsmouth - Oct 1, 1840 - Blow, George - Littletown 16. Parker, William - Aug 27, 1840 - Blow, George - Littletown 17. Blow, Richard Jr. - Petersburg - Nov 15, 1840 - Blow, George - Littletown - reply concerning the shooting of Judge Mason's brother by William Harrison's son 18. Hines, Samuel B. - Jerusalem - July 30, 1840 - Blow, George - Littletown 19. Accounts of George Blow, 1840s.","1. Peebles and Hall - Petersburg - 1842 - Blow, George - Littletown [12 letters] 2. Cowley, S. - Portsmouth - 1842 - Blow, George - Littletown [three letters] 3. Lankford, J. - Southampton - 1842 - Blow, George - Littletown [two letters] 4. Vest, W.W. - Williamsburg - March 22, 1842 - Blow, George - Norfolk 5. Taylor and Co. - Norfolk - April 15, 1842 - Blow, George - Littletown 6. Galt, Alex - Norfolk - June 20, 1842 - Blow, George - Littletown","1. Deed of Trust between George Blow and Newit and Almon Branch for rent of Blow's land, 1845. 2. Unidentified sender - undated - Blow, George 3. Hansford, Benjamin - Charleston - Oct 1843 - Blow, George [two letters]","1. Appraisal of R.H. Waller estate, undated. [fragment] 2. Account with Josias Moody, Williamsburg blacksmith, 1792. 3. Newell, T.H. - Tower Hill - 1841 - Blow, George - Portsmouth 4. Mangram, J.H. - Sussex - 1843 - Blow, George - Sussex 5. Rochelle, James - Jerusalem - 1843 - Blow, George - Littletown 6. Newell, T.N. - Tower Hill - 1841 - Blow, Mrs. - Littletown 7. Vaughan, Peter - Southampton 1841 - Blow, George - Littletown 8. Newell, T.N. - Sussex - 1841 - Blow, George - Littletown 9. Various letters and accounts concerning the G. Blow plantation, 1840-1844. 10. Southampton accounts, 1840-1845. 11. Petersburg accounts, 1843. 12. Parker, Jabez - Richmond - Aug 17, 1843 - Blow, George - Littletown 13. Norfolk and Portsmouth accounts, 1843. 14. Lively, Ch. - aboard the Patrick Henry - 1843 - Blow, George - Grove Wharf","1. Blow, Richard Jr. - Nov 23, 1844 - Blow, George - Norfolk 2. Blow, George - Littletown - Feb 9, 1844 - Chamberlayne, R.H. - Norfolk 3. Blow, George Jr. - Norfolk - Dec 1843 - Blow, George Sr. - Grove Wharf 4. Blow, George Jr. - Norfolk - Dec 1843 - Blow, George Sr. - Little Town 5. Blow, George Jr. - Norfolk - Dec 1843 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 6. Blow, Richard - Nov 22, 1843 - Blow, George 7. Blow, Richard - Sussex - June 15, 1844 - Blow, George Sr. - Williamsburg 8. Blow, Norborne - James City - Nov 1844 - Blow, George Jr. - Norfolk 9. Blow, Norborne - James City - Nov 4, 1844 - Blacknall, Mrs. - Norfolk 10. Blow, Norborne - James City - Oct 6, 1844 - Blow, George Sr. - Norfolk 11. Blow, Norborne - James City - Feb 26, 1844 - Blow, George - Littletown 12. Blow, Norborne - James City - March 27, 1844 - Blow, George - Littletown 13. Blow, Norborne - James City - April 23, 1844 - Blow, George - Littletown 14. Galt, Dickie - Williamsburg - Oct 2, 1844 - Blow, George - Norfolk 15. McCandlish, R.M. - July 16, 1844 - Blow, George - Martin's Hundred 16. Galt, Dickie - Williamsburg - Oct 13, 1844 - Blow, George - Norfolk 17. Galt, Dickie - Williamsburg - Oct 15, 1844 - Blow, George - Norfolk 18. Galt, Dickie - Williamsburg - Nov 10, 1844 - Blow, George - Norfolk 19. Hunt, E.H. - Williamsburg - Nov 18, 1844 - Blow, George - Elizabeth City 20. Griffin, Dr. S. - Williamsburg - July 15, 1840 - Blow, George 21. Palmer, William - Richmond - Nov 8, 1844 - Blow, George - Norfolk 22. Palmer, William - Richmond - Sept 30, 1844 - Blow, George - Norfolk 23. King and Southall - Norfolk - Sept 18, 1844 - Blow, George - Grove Wharf 24. Donald and Co. - Baltimore - Oct 7, 1844 - Blow, George - Norfolk 25. Cowley, S. - Portsmouth - Aug 23, 1844 - Blow, George - Littletown 26. Blow, George Jr. - Norfolk - April 13, 1844 - Blow, George - Littletown 27. Pettmay, Lucy B. - undated - Blow, George 28. Cowley, S. - Portsmouth - March 11, 1844 - Blow, George - Littletown 29. Cowley, S. - Portsmouth - Feb 17, 1844 - Blow, George - Littletown 30. Cowley, S. - Portsmouth - Feb 8, 1844 - Blow, George - Littletown 31. Lawrence, W.B. - Portsmouth - Feb 7, 1844 - Blow, George - Littletown 32. Rochelle, James W. - Jerusalem - Dec 20, 1843 - Blow, George - Littletown 33. Rochelle, James W. - Jerusalem - Dec 20, 1843 - Blow, George - Littletown 34. Smither, George - Martin's Hundred - Jan 24, 1841 - Blow, George - Littletown 35. Vest, W.W. and Co. - Williamsburg - Jan 25, 1843 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 36. Blow, George - Tower Hill - May 20, 1842 - Vest, W.W. 37. Galt, Dickie - Grices Farm - Dec 12, 1844 - Blow, George - Norfolk 38. Palmer and Co. - Oct-Nov 1844 - Blow, George 39. Carroll, Jas. - Surry - Feb 4, 1842 - Blow, George - Sussex 40. Wilson, H. - PandR Railroad Co. - Jan 27, 1842 - Blow, George - Sussex","1. Blow, Norborne - James City - Jan 15, 1845 - Blow, William N. - Littletown 2. Blow, Norborne - James City - Jan 6, 1845 - Blow, George Jr. - Norfolk 3. East, William - Williamsburg - Jan 8, 1845 - Blow, George - Littletown 4. Peebles and Davis - Petersburg - Feb 14, 1845 - Blow, George - Littletown 5. Hall and Vaughan - Petersburg - Jan 1, 1845 - Blow, George - Sussex 6. Hall and Vaughan - Petersburg - Jan 31, 1845 - Blow, George - Sussex 7. Lemuel, Peebles - Jan 1, 1845 - Blow, George - Sussex 8. Mercer, John C. - Williamsburg - Jan 10, 1844 - Blow, George - Norfolk","1. Couper, John - Norfolk - July 15, 1802 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 2. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 15, 1802 - Couper, John - Norfolk 3. Couper, John - Norfolk - July 16, 1802 - Blow, Richard 4. Blow, G. - Feb 26, 1821 - Hall, C. - Norfolk 5. Blow, George - Sussex - Nov 26, 1822 - Hall, Chris - Norfolk 6. Hall, Ch. - Norfolk - Nov 5, 1822 - Blow, George - Sussex Court House 7. Blow, George - Tower Hill - May 17, 1828 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 8. West, T.G. - Dec 17, 1836 - Blow, Mrs. 9. West, Henry - Dec 26, 1834 - Blow, Co. 10. Blow, Mrs. - Dec 1836 - West, Henry M. 11. Briggs, William Sr. - Dec 14, 1836 - West, Mr. 12. Haxall, R.B. - Richmond - Sept 20, 1835 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 13. West, T.G. - Dec 1836 - Blow, Mrs. 14. French, William - Norfolk - Aug 2, 1842 - Blow, George - Newsoms Depot 15. Cowley, S. - Portsmouth - Dec 31, 1842 - Blow, George - Portsmouth 16. Vest, W.W. - Williamsburg - Aug 29, 1842 - Blow, George - Littletown 17. Carroll, James - Isle of Wright - Dec 22, 1842 - Blow, George - Sussex 18. Hines, S.B. - Southampton - June 13, 1842 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 19. West, T.G. - Old Place - Dec 1836 - Blow, Mrs. - Tower Hill 20. Newsomes - Jan 14, 1844 - Blow, George 21. Sussex Treas. Account - 1877 - Blow, William N. 22. Bond, Potts to Blow, 1862. 23. Essay œWhite Persons Murdered in Southampton County by Negros in 1831 in all 55 by Nat Turner Confession, with names listed.","1. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Aug 12, 184 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 2. Petersburg accounts, 1850s. [28 items]","1. Richard Blow's account with Lamb and Younger, England, 1792. 2. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Jan 3, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 3. James City County Court appraisal of slaves and personal property of R.H. Waller, 1808. 4. Tazwell, L.W. (lawyer) letter, undated. Discusses R.H. Waller's slaves. 5. Memo book 3, 1837. [fragment] 6. Speech by George Blow given at the Agricultural Society, undated. 7. Holt, Marg. - Newport News - undated - Baker, Richard Sr. 8. Cunningham, William - U of Virginia - May 29, 1826 - mother 9. Kendall, W.P. - Camp McGrath - undated - Blow, George [?] 10. Robertson, William - Petersburg - July 14, 1833 - Blow, George [?] 11. Owners of Schooners, 1792 12. Hewlett, William - Williamsburg - 1817 - Blow, George 13. Petty accounts of the Blow family.","Box 31a: Blow Family Papers; Correspondence, Legal Papers, and Military Papers, 1795-1922.  1. Will of Anne Wright, 1795. [Mother of Richard Blow?] 2. Genealogical material on the Waller family of England, 1847. 3. Correspondence of George P. Blow, La Salle, Ill. 4. Correspondence between George Blow and Fannie Hunter. 5. Correspondence of George P. Blow; pensions for Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 for Richard Blow and his descendants. 6. Papers concerning Capt. William Lamb's Company of Rifles also known as the Woodis Riflemen of Nofolk, VA, undated. 7. Report of the 3rd VA Regiment of the VA Militia-Col. James G. Hodges, 1860. 8. Papers and letters of Edmund Muller. 9. Information on the Blow family during the time of Queen Elizabeth [of England]. 10. Information on the Waller family during the time of Queen Elizabeth. 11. 17th century indentures and leases, England, Waller family. 12. Sermon by Rev. C.E. Grammer in memory of Gen. Richard L. Page, 1801. 13. Correspondence of George P. Blow to people in England, 1920-1921. 14. Correspondence between William N. Blow, Jr. and Fannie Hunter, 1894-1907. 15. Circular to creditors of the late Republic of Texas, 1848.","1. Norfolk memorandum book of bank dealings, 1837-1841. 2. Farmer's Bank account, 1852. 3. Worthington and Lewis, 1860. 4. Munford, Sarah - Williamsburg - Sept 2, 1860 - Blow, Norborne 5. Mercer, Dr. John C. - March 10, 1862 - Blow, George - Tower Hill [?] 6. Norfolk tax account of George Blow, 1861. 7. Memo book, 1861. 8. Memo book, 1860. 9. Miscellaneous papers.","1. Bank transactions, 1850. 2. Note; John Cowper and Co. - Norfolk - July 16, 1802 - Blow, Richard 3. Receipts for hogsheads on Sloop Adolphus, 1781. 4. Goods shipped on Adolphus to R. Edwards, South Quay, VA, undated. 5. Blow, George - Dec 29, 1828 - Whitehead, Swepton - Norfolk 6. List of fees due to A. Robinson, Williamsburg District Court. 7. W. Whitaker and C. Travis - Williamsburg - July 20, 1792 - Rev. S. Shield and John Bracken 8. Moore, E.W. - Norfolk - Jan 26, 1862 - Blow, George 9. Blow, George - Sussex - undated 10. Copy of muster of the Sussex Light Dragoons, Capt B.W. Belsches Company, 1861. 11. Insurance papers of William Cracken, Maindenhall, 1805. 12. Miscellaneous papers.","1. Byrd, J.W. - Williamsburg - March 20, 1830 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 2. Waller, William H. - Norfolk - July 1816 - Blow, George - Littletown 3. Green, James S. - Wilmington - 1858 - Blow, George 4. Papers concerning the Dismal Swamp Canal Company, 1813-1815. 5. Sussex County tax papers concerning the G. Blow papers, 1874. 6. Receipts and agreement between T.G. Elliot and William N. Blow, 1887. 7. Correspondence; replies from the Raleigh and Wilmington Railroad Company and the Wilmington and Weldon Railroad Company, 1858. 8. M.H. [Mrs. Hunter ?] - Alexandria - May 23, 1875 - Blow, William - Tower Hill 9. Note to Richard Blow for a $2088 purchase, 1789. 10. Blow, George - Sussex - July 18, 1831 - Turner, Thomas - Sussex 11. Waller, Logan - Richmond - Aug 12, 1843 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 12. Beers and Poindexter - Richmond - Aug 12, 1837 - Blow, George Jr. - Portsmouth 13. Goodwyn and Kerlin - Emporia - Aug 25, 1905 - Blow, Cargill 14. Fragments  Box 31a: Blow Family Papers; Correspondence, Legal Papers, and Military Papers, 1795-1922.  1. Will of Anne Wright, 1795. [Mother of Richard Blow?] 2. Genealogical material on the Waller family of England, 1847. 3. Correspondence of George P. Blow, La Salle, Ill. 4. Correspondence between George Blow and Fannie Hunter. 5. Correspondence of George P. Blow; pensions for Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 for Richard Blow and his descendants. 6. Papers concerning Capt. William Lamb's Company of Rifles also known as the Woodis Riflemen of Nofolk, VA, undated. 7. Report of the 3rd VA Regiment of the VA Militia-Col. James G. Hodges, 1860. 8. Papers and letters of Edmund Muller. 9. Information on the Blow family during the time of Queen Elizabeth [of England]. 10. Information on the Waller family during the time of Queen Elizabeth. 11. 17th century indentures and leases, England, Waller family. 12. Sermon by Rev. C.E. Grammer in memory of Gen. Richard L. Page, 1801. 13. Correspondence of George P. Blow to people in England, 1920-1921. 14. Correspondence between William N. Blow, Jr. and Fannie Hunter, 1894-1907. 15. Circular to creditors of the late Republic of Texas, 1848.","See notes for Box 31.","1. Memo book; transactions of G. Blow. Concerns the settlement of the R.H. Waller estate, 1807-1813. 2. Memo book; Sussex and Southampton County tax accounts of George Blow, 1810-1841. 3. Memo book and diary concerning farm problems and crops, 1850. 4. Account book of the Edmund Waller estate, G. Blow, 1827. 5. G. Blow's traveling memo book, 1843. 6. Memo book of G. Blow's bonds due, 1814. 7. Memo book, wood contract, 1852. 8. Memo book, band transactions, 1859. 9. Memo books, cash books, 1856-1861. 10. Memo book of George Blow, 1848. 11. Correspondence of Norborne Blow with Tazewell Taylor, 1873. 12. Sheriff of Southampton County to G. Blow, undated. 13. Frank Ruffin to G. Blow [?], 1873. 14. Blow, George - undated - William N. Blow 15. Account with W.N. Blow, 1871.","\n\n\n\nBox 33b: Blow Family Papers; Correspondence and Papers, 1772-1901.","Folder 1: Correspondence and papers of Richard Blow, 1785-1806.","Folder 2: Blow family correspondence, 1852 and 1860-1862.","Folder 3: Correspondence and legal papers of Richard Blow, 1783 and 1807-1808.","Folder 4: Correspondence and papers of Richard Blow, 1772-1817.","Folder 5: Lee Hall family correspondence, Virginia and Connecticut, 1792-1806. [36 pieces]","Folder 6: Incoming correspondence of Richard and George Blow, 1784-1817.","Folder 7: Theater bills (1877-1882) and Radford newspapers (1901).","","Blow Family Papers, Financial Papers, 1785-1827. \n1. Pocket book of George Blow, inventory concerning the estate of the Elizabeth Gilliam, 1811.","2. Pocket book of R.H. Waller; 1785-1808. This book s incontainformation on numerous governmental workings in Williamsburg, such as sheriff tickets, record of repairs on the Capitol in Williamsburg, and other papers. ","3. Leather book of George Blow; concerns the estate of W.H. Waller, 1827. [108 pages] ","1. Office rent of Robert H. Waller to Mary Singleton, 1786.\n2. Notice of partnership of Blow  Scammell at Tower Hill, 1809.\n3. Chart showing the Belsches family.\n4. Fort, Joshua – Tower Hill – Nov 24, 1788 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth –\nletter discusses tobacco farming\n5. Blow  Scammell – Tower Hill – Sept 28, 1803 – Blow, Richard –\nPortsmouth – letter discusses brick making\n6. Blow  Scammell – Tower Hill – Dec 8, 1802 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n7. Blow  Scammell – Tower Hill – Aug 2, 1806 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n8. Blow  Scammell – Tower Hill – Sept 23, 1802 – Blow, Richard –\nPortsmouth\n9. Blow, Richard – Norfolk – Aug 12, 1800 – Blow,  Scammell\n10. Drew, Dolphin – Portsmouth – March 5, 1805 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n11. Lamb  Younger – London – July 2, 1801 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n12. Crew, Robert – London – Sept 20, 1784 – Blow  Barksdale\n13. Crew, Robert – London – Dec 20, 1784 – Blow  Barksdale\n14. Blow  Barksdale – Petersburg – June 17, 1785 – Blow, Mr.\n15. Philip Momart  Co. – Guernsey – Dec 21, 1788 – Barksdale, William –\nPetersburg\n16. Crew, Robert – London – March 16, 1785 – Blow  Barksdale\n17. Tyson, Daniel – Philadelphia – April 16, 1785 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n18. Lamb  Younger – London – May 23, 1799 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n19. Lord, Daniel – New York – Aug 1, 1804 – Hall, Dr. Lee – Portsmouth\n20. Mitchell  Sons – Nantucket – 1812 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n21. Jones, John B. – Petersburg – June 28, 1895 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n22. Smythe  Co. – Madeira – June 23, 1785 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n23. Crew, R. – London – Feb 2, 1785 – Blow  Barksdale\n24. Crew, R. – London – Jan 15, 1785 – Blow  Barksdale\n25. Brothers de Banquo – Dunkirk – April 2, 1791 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n26. Brothers de Banquo – Dunkirk – June 7, 1791 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n27. Strange, James – Petersburg – Oct 30, 1805 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n28. Hines, Robert – Petersburg – July 15, 1802 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n29. Lightfoot, William – Pleasant Oaks – Sept 28, 1807 – Blow, Richard –\nPortsmouth\n30. Hines, R. – Petersburg – Sept 28, 1803 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n31. Butler, Dannie – City Point – Nov 6, 1788 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n32. Crew, Robert – London – Feb 28, 1785 – Blow  Barksdale – Portsmouth","1. Blow, Livinia – March 10, 1862 – Blow, George\n2. Mercer, John C. – Oct 22, 1861 – Blow, George\n3. Mercer, John C. – April 22, 1852 – Blow, George\n4. Blow, George Jr. – June 6, 1861 – Blow, George\n5. Blow, N. – March 20, 1862 – Blow, George\n6. Blow, N. – March 24, 1862 – Blow, George\n7. Blow, Livinia – Tower Hill – Dec 16, 1861 – Blow, George\n8. Blow, Livinia – Feb 22, 1862 – Blow, George\n9. Blow, Livinia – Feb 16, 1862 – Blow, George\n10. Blow, Livinia – Littletown – Jan 14, 1862 – Blow, George\n11. Blow, George Jr. – Feb 17, 1862 – Blow, George – Wharf Grove\n12. Blow, Norborne – Oct 10, 1860 – Blow, George","1. Cock, Andrew – New York – Nov 14, 1808 – Blow, Richard\n2. Radcliff, P.W. – New York – Nov 15, 1818 – Cock, Andrew\n3. Tazewell, L.W. – Norfolk – Dec 9, 1808 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n4. Papers concerning Cocke vs. Fanning.\n5. Papers concerning Cocke vs. Fanning.\n6. Execution of commissions.\n7. Jenkins, Hicks – New York – March 14, 1807 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n8. Inventory of goods; Oxley  Hancock – London – Oct 4, 1783 – Blow,\nRichard","1. Strange, Isabella – London – Sept 1802 – Hunter, Mary Ann\n2. Lamb  Younger – London – Oct 30, 1800 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n3. Stone  Co. – Norfolk – undated – R. Irving  Co.\n4. Brother De Banque – Dunkirk – March 4, 1791 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n5. Brown, James – Richmond – 1780s – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n6. Tornoe, Andres – Norfolk – Nov 14, 1799 – Wolffs  Dorville – London\n7. Donald  Burton – London – May 5, 1791 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n8. Cooper, John – York – Sept 24, 1785 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n9. Elentheria, Joseph – Barbodoes – Oct 30, 1790 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n10. Brown, James – Richmond – July 15, 1789 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n11. Blow, George (proxy for) – April 15, 1815 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n12. Stone  Co. exchange note, 1801.\n13. Hartsshorne, William – Norfolk – March 20, 1806 – Blow, Richard –\nPortsmouth\n14. Russell, Seth – New Bedford – Dec 30, 1817 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n15. Brothers De Banque – Dunkirk – Jan 7, 1805 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n16. Duff, James – Cadiz – Sept 12, 1793 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n17. Brothers De Banque – Dunkirk – Dec 17, 1791 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n18. Lamb  Younger – London – Oct 30, 1800 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n19. Brothers De Banque – Oct 18, 1791 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n20. Donald  Burton – London – May 7, 1791 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n21. Leckie, Alexander – Bahama Islands – Oct 2, 1801 – Blow, Richard –\nPortsmouth\n22. Donald  Burton – London – July 31, 1791 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n23. Beldermaker, Roquarth – Rotterdam – Oct 30, 1800 – Blow, Richard –\nPortsmouth\n24. Miscellaneous visiting cards\n25. Campaign ribbin: Harrison Benjamin\n26. Penciled excepts from the Virginia Gazette and the Journal of State Senate,\n1772-1781.\n27. Mitford, Mary – England – Nov 2, 1803 – Hunter, Mrs. – Portsmouth","36 pieces.","1. Briggs, Samuel – Petersburg – Feb 27, 1792 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n2. Briggs, Samuel – Petersburg – Feb 1, 1792 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n3. Briggs, Samuel – Petersburg – Feb 20, 1792 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n4. Briggs, Samuel – Petersburg – Jan 10, 1792 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n5. Briggs, Samuel – Petersburg – Feb 25, 1792 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n6. Brown, James – Richmond – Feb 12, 1792 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n7. Brown, James – Richmond – Feb 9, 1792 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n8. Brown, James – Richmond – Feb 16, 1792 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n9. Brown, James – Richmond – Feb 19, 1792 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n10. Withers, William – Feb 2, 1792 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n11. Anthony, J. – Halifax, NC – Aug 25, 1806 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n12. Charlton, Francis – Yorktown – Feb 23, 1792 – Blow, George\n13. Whitaker, E. – Dec 1, 1817. – Blow, George\n14. Jacobs, T. – May 5, 1815 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth [receipt]\n15. VveCouncler, Marchille – June 21, 1784 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n16. Buchannon  Pollok – Petersburg – Feb 8, 1804 – Blow, Richard –\nPortsmouth\n17. Trady  Co. – Cape – Dec 15, 1784 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n18. Harrison, William – Cadiz – Aug 25, 1784\n19. Nicholson, Robert – Williamsburg – Feb 6, 1792 – Blow, Richard –\nPortsmouth\n20. Unidentified letter, difficult to read.","1. Correspondence journal of George Blow, 1804-1829. Contains a record of G.\nBlow's outgoing correspondence during the 1804-1829 period. It also contains\nfor letters penned by Richard Blow in 1804.\n2. Correspondence journal of Richard Blow, 1813-1814. Portsmouth and\nNorfolk. 309 pages. Outgoing correspondence.\n3. Correspondence journal of Richard Blow, 1805-1806. Portsmouth and\nNorfolk. 300 + pages. Outgoing correspondence.","1. Correspondence journal of Richard Blow, 1790-1792. 220 pages.\n2. Account ledger of George Blow for Sussex and Southampton Co., 1830-1844.\n362 pages.\n3. Journal of \"Baker  Blow\" with a record of pitch landing and work at the South Quay, 1783-1785. 120 pages.(Moved to Blow Family Papers Series 5: Ledgers, Bound Volume # 69.)\n4. Notebook of math work by George Blow, 1799.\n5. Military notebook of George Blow. 15 pages.\n6. Medical notebook of Dr. Richard Blow, 1844. Sussex County.\n7. Booklet entitled \"The Life of George Washington.\" Philadelphia, C.P. Wayne\nPublishers, 1807. With maps showing the terrain cover by General\nWashington during the Revolutionary War","1. Notebook of Richard Blow, Jr., 1830. Contains notes on medical lectures and\nsimilar matters.\n2. W.N. Blow's diary/farm daybook, circa 1866. Records a record of daily\nweather and farm labors performed at Tower Hill.\n3. Notebook of Richard Blow, Jr. 1830. Contains notes on the lectures of Dr.\nNathaniel Chapman. 506 pages.\n4. \"Jubilee Thanksgiving Service, Grace Church, Petersburg, VA, 1891.\"\nConcerns the labors of Rev. Churchill Gibson by Rev Alfred Randolph.\n5. Diploma of Richard Blow, Jr. from the Philadelphia Medical Institute, 1831.\n[Oversized file]","1. \"The Poems of Charles Hansford,\" 1765. Owned by Benjamin Waller of\nWilliamsburg","2. Theater folder, 1880. Joe Jefferson acting.","3. John Cargill family genealogy.\n4. Letter of Lee Hall, Portsmouth, 1804.\n5. Incoming letters of Livie Blow from her father, George Blow, circa 1855.\n6. Incoming letters of Livie Blow written by her sisters, 1855.\n7. Blow, George – Williamsburg – Aug 3, 1804 – Blow, Richard\n8. Blow, George – Williamsburg – Oct 26, 1805 – Blow, Richard\n9. Agreement of Elizabeth Blow Jurgenson to deposit the Blow family papers at\nthe College of William and Mary's library, Special Collections division.\n10. Blow, George – Jan 1833 – Mason, John Y.\n11. Genealogy on the Waller, Blow, and Allmand families.\n12. Wills of Robert Hall Waller (1807), Richard Blow (1761), and Richard Blow\n(1833)","1. College of William and Mary – Feb 5, 1822 – William N. Blow\n2. Blow, George – 1804-1805 – Blow, Richard – these letters were written by G.\nBlow was attending the College of WM [11 letters]\n3. Estate papers of Robert H. Waller, 1808-1813.\n4. Cunningham, Wm  Alex – Glasgow – April 6, 1772 – Briggs  Blow –\nSouthampton\n5. Incoming correspondence of Richard Blow from various senders, 1785-1799.\n[18 letters]\n6. Outgoing correspondence of Richard Blow, 1800. [3 letters]\n7. Estate papers of William Waller, 1799.\n8. Paradise, Lucy – Williamsburg – Aug 2, 1806 – Blow, Richard [?]\n9. Blow, Elizabeth – Tower Hill – June 1826 – Blow, George\n10. Incoming correspondence of Richard Blow, Sr. from George Blow, 1822-\n1828. [11 letters]\n11. Incoming correspondence of Richard Blow, Sr. from R.W. Blow, 1822 and\n1827. [7 letters]\n12. Incoming correspondence of Richard Blow, Sr. from various senders, 1822.\n[13 letters, 2 from George Blow]\n13. Incoming correspondence of Richard Blow, Sr. from George Blow while at\nTower Hill, 1811-1816. One of these letters penned in Oct 1816 discusses a\nproposed slave insurrection by Gen. Sampson. [22 letters]\n14. Incoming correspondence of Richard Blow, Sr. from various senders, 1811-\n1832. [8 letters]\n15. Agreement of Richard Blow with Allan  Anderson for rent of houses, 1830.\n16. Blow, William N. – College of William and Mary – Nov 27, 1839 – Blow,\nLavinia C.\n17. Genealogy of Emma Blacknall Ragland Jeffcott (granddaughter of W.N.\nBlow) with a letter, 1899.\n18. Photograph of Lavinia C. Blow","1. Ritchie, John – Cabin Point – Feb 23, 1768 – Briggs, Capt. Charles – Sussex\n2. Warden, Hugh – Carron – June 10, 1772 – invoice\n3. Knox, James – Glasgow – July 20, 1772 – Warden, Hugh – invoice\n4. Gilfillan  McLamont – Glasgow – July 22, 1772\n5. Smith, William – Glasgow – July 25, 1772\n6. Warden, Hugh – Glasgow – 1772-1773\n7. Agreement between Richard Blow, Col. Benjamin Baker, and Col. Oldham,\n1779. Discusses a trade agreement.\n8. Crew, Richard – London – Aug 18, 1783 – Blow, Richard\n9. Barksdale, William – Petersburg – July 9, 1784 – Briggs, George –\nPortsmouth\n10. Bedinger, Dan – Norfolk – March 16, 1784\n11. Coffin, James – Boston – Oct 9, 1784 – Briggs, George – Portsmouth\n12. Bland, James – Portsmouth – 1785-1786 – Blow, Richard – Petersburg\n13. Hay, William – Richmond – May 21, 1785 – Blow, Richard\n14. Green, John – Petersburg – May 23, 1785 – Blow, Richard\n15. Wills, John – Richmond – Oct 3, 1785 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n16. Dunlop, Arch. – Cabin Point – Oct 18, 1785 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n17. Burwell, Nathl. – Carter's Grove – Oct 29, 1785 – Blow, Richard –\nPortsmouth\n18. Nicolson, George – Richmond – Nov 15, 1785 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n19. Blow, Richard – May 18, 1787 – Williamson, James – invoice\n20. Donald  Burton – Glasgow – 1788 – Blow, Richard – invoices\n21. Neilson, James – Charleston – Oct 24, 1788 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth","43 Invoices.","1. Record book of Richard Blow at Tower Hill, 1760-1830. \"Ledger of slaves\nand horses owned.\" [Donated to the College of William and Mary, Special\nCollections by Mrs. Edward Jeffcott in 1961.]\n2. Blow, Richard – March 21, 1806 – Harrison, Capt. Henry – letter discusses conditions at Tower Hill before R. Blow took over.\n3. Tuition of George Blow, 1802.\n4. Digges, William Jr. – Williamsburg – May 17, 1806 – Waller, Robert H. – Williamsburg\n5. Harrison, B. – Brandon – March 1, 1792 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n6. Wormeley, Ralph – Rosegill – March 10, 1798 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n7. Burwell, Nath. [by P. Burwell] – Carter's Grove – Feb 13, 1796 – Blow,\nRichard – Norfolk\n84\n8. Blow  Scammell account with Richard Blow, 1802-1803.\n9. Brig Hoffman account with Richard Blow, 1796.\n10. Peter Carter, undated invoice/letter.\n11. Summons for R. Blow to appear at the US District Court, 1796.\n12. Barber, John – Sept 26, 1796 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n13. Hoomes, John – B. Green – Feb 1, 1796 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n14. Hoomes, John – B. Green – June 1798 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk [two\nletters]\n15. Portsmouth Store account with the Norfolk Store, 1796-1797.\n16. Thompson, Thomas – Richmond – June 20, 1798 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n17. Walker  Kennedy – Philadelphia – June 24, 1798 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n18. Knox and Hay – Hull, England – July 20, 1799 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n19. Moore, George – London – 1799 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n20. Lamb  Younger – London – Dec 21, 1799 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n21. Myers, Mr. [memo] – 1799 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n22. Wilkinson, William – 1791[?] – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n23. Brickell, William – Hertford, Co. – May 12, 1800 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n24. W. Rotch invoice, 1801.\n25. Flournoy, D. – Paris – July 3, 1801 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n26. Thompson, T. – Richmond – May 26, 1801 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n27. Shepherd, A. – New York City – May 26, 1802 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n28. Major Armistead account with R. Blow, 1802.\n29. Gilleat  Mackinder account with R. Blow, 1802.\n30. Livingston, Shannon – Williamsburg – Feb 24, 1803 – Blow, Richard –\nNorfolk\n31. William Wright of Crany Island account with R. Blow, 1803.\n32. Apoth Bill – 1798-1800 – Blow, Richard\n33. Blow, Richard – April 1803 – Maynard, Edward – account\n34. Bill of landing for wine of R. Blow, 1803.\n35. Nathaniel Burwell – Madeira – 1803 – account with Dolphin Drew [sale by\nBlow]\n36. Buchannon  Pollok account with R. Blow, 1803.\n37. Talbot Godwin account with R. Blow, 1803.\n38. Nye, Capt. T. – New Bedford – Dec 24, 1804 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n39. Lamb  Younger – London – Feb 2, 1804 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n40. Huttleston, H. – N. Bedford – April 3, 1804 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n41. Brothers DeBaugen – Dunkirk – April 20, 1804 – Blow, Richard –\nPortsmouth\n42. Stott, Daniel – Dunkirk – May 21, 1804 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n43. Hoomes, John – B. Green – Maay 21, 1804 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n44. Howland, J. – New Bedford – March 9, 1806 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n45. Tucker, James – Norfolk – Jan 20, 1806 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n46. Starbock, D. – Portsmouth – Nov 22, 1806 – Blow, Richard","1. Maury, James – Liverpool – Jan 13, 1807 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk – letter\ndiscusses the conclusion of the treaty of amenity, navigation, and commerce\nbetween the US and Britain.\n2. Copy of affidavit and notary certification to the Hunters, London, 1807\n3. Barksdale, William – London – July 31, 1808 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n4. Proctor, Samuel – Canal – Aug 16, 1808 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n5. Doty, Isaac – New York – March 11, 1809 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n6. Strange, James – Petersburg – March 11, 1809 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n7. Hatcher, Benjamin – Manchester – March 16, 1809 – Blow, Richard –\nNorfolk\n8. Doty, Isaac – New York – March 9, 1809 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n9. Scammell, James – July 1, 1809 – James  George Belsches – Petersburg\n10. Cullack, Hugh – Kennebunk – Sept 3, 1809 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n11. Newton, Thomas – Washington DC – March 10, 1810 – Blow, Richard –\nNorfolk\n12. Howland, George – New Bedford – April 27, 1810 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n13. Pegram, Edward Jr. – Petersburg – Dec 24, 1910 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n14. Parcels of wine shipped from Madrid to Col. Nathaniel Burwell, 1811.\n15. Allen, Thomas – Norfolk – May 14, 1811 – Howland, James Jr. – New\nBedford\n16. Invoices for the ship Augusus – 1811 – Blow, Richard\n17. Wise, George S. – New York – March 14, 1815 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n18. Cocke, R.H. – Bacon's Castle – March 28, 1815 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk","1. Unidentified photograph, circa 1900.\n2. Clipping obituary of George Blow, Jr., 1901.\n3. Three imprints, 1901-1903.\n4. Miscellaneous receipts of the Blow family, 1829. [6 items]\n5. Burwell, Nathaniel – Carter's Grove – 1795 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n6. Wright, William – Norfolk – 1820 – Newton, Thomas (member of congress)\n7. Blow, George P. – 1902 – Blow, Luty P. – Tower Hill\n8. Cash book of Tower Hill, 1884-1885.\n9. Negative Photostat; \"Occurrences and Events on Board US Frigate\nConstellation, 1799,\" original owned by Mrs. Katherine Blow.\n10. Page from surveyor's guide.\n11. Invoices from Donald  Burton, London, 1791.\n12. Invoices from Doughty  Nicholson, London, 1791.\n13. Letter from Talbot Godwin, Nansemond, 1804.\n14. Letter from Buchannan  Pollak, Petersburg, 1804.\n15. Bill of landing from William Paxton, London, 1784.\n16. Bill to Michael Bailey, Sussex, from Baker  Blow.\n17. Cash book, Portsmouth, 1795. [item is damaged]\n18. Letters to Luty P. Blow, 1902.\n19. Approximately 60 receipts, 1829.\n20. Armistead, T. – Richmond – 1804 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n21. Cash book, sales, Southampton, 1773. [fragment]\n22. Cash book, Portsmouth, 1789-1790. [damaged]\n23. Cash book, Portsmouth, 1787. [damaged]\n24. Correspondence of Cargill Blow to Luty Blow, Tower Hill, 1902.\n25. Rogers, Philip – West Hope – 1902 – Blow, Luty\n26. Blow, Willie – undated – Blow, Luty","24 pressed leaves, partial leaf from Old Testament, Book of Nimeveh, and manuscript of piano music, \"The Isabella Waltz.","40 pieces of piano music.","270 manuscripts, printed documents, clippings, correspondence and more.  Some items are pasted to sheets of a book; others loosely inserted.","2 Carbon copies and other copies of \"History of the Blow Family of 'Tower Hill,' Sussex County, Virginia by Mrs. Robert Jurgeson. Includes research material.","Part of Group 6 Accession.","Original Scrapbook pages with calligraphy notations on each page about what was included. Paper appears to be vellum. Pages numbered.","Miscellaneous papers, including a pardon of George Blow, Sr. dated 1865 October 5, \"for taking part in the late rebellion against the Government of the United States\", there is a letter of acceptance of this pardon in Box 43.","Two Blow family account books, 1770 and 1804. Mss. Acc. 1973.47","Items identified as \"Two Blow family account books 1770 and 1804\" were originally misidentified, and it is uncertain which of the ledgers in this box were referenced. The three ledgers contained in BFP Box 50 were moved to the Blow Family Papers Series 5: Ledgers: Bound Volumes, #72 Sam Briggs Waste Book, 1795-1805, 1865, #73 Ledger Norfolk  Portsmouth 1800-1803, #74 Ledger Portsmouth, 1805-1806. Nothing else was contained in Box 50 (empty box discarded).","Blow Family Papers. A few original documents, copies of genealogical and historical material from notebook of donor's grandfather, George Blow, a few Nelson House news clippings. Gift of John Blow. Mss. Acc. 1977.18 Addition","Papers of George P. Blow, grandfather of the donor, consisting of US Naval Orders, 1877-1906. Gift of George Blow. Mss. Acc. 1985.45A Addition","Papers of George Blow's grandfather, George Preston Blow, US Naval Officer; papers of his father George Waller Blow; early Blow and Waller family material including the seal of Benjamin Waller. Ca. 100 items. Gift of George Blow.  15 folders. Mss. Acc. 1986.37 Addition","Waller Family wax Seal; Oaths of Allegiance and Supremacy, and Oath of Abjuration to Benjamin Waller signed by Chr. Lightfoot and Thomas Lee., May 24, 1748; copy of portrait of Robert Hall Waller; 1983 article onMarcBlow Gymnasium at William  Mary; and March 1921 letter to Robert M. Hughes about York Hall and Hughes Family. Mss. 1986.37.","Scrapbook of George P. Blow, United States Navy.  Scrapbook with clippings, letters and more.","Copies of genealogical records relating to the Blows in England, correspondence regarding Blow family lineage in this country, five folders of material relating to George Blow, Jr. military career and judgeship, George Preston Blow, USN, and George Waller Blow, father of the donor. Gift of George Blow.  Mss. Acc. 1986.38 Addition","Bound copy of \"The Blow Family of Virginia\" Publication \"The Blow Family\" by Captain George Preston Blow, Emma Blacknall Blow Freeman, Mary Frances Blow Hunter, Louise Blow Page, Lucy Cargil Pegram Scrivenor with additions by Adele Margaret Blow Chatfield-Taylor. Introduction is written by John M. Blow of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. June 9, 1997. Mss. Acc. 1986.42 Addition","Bound copy of \"The Blow Family of Virginia\" by Captain George Preston Blow, U.S.N., Emma Blacknall Blow Freeman, Mary Frances Blow Hunter, Louise Blow Page, Lucy Cargil Pegram Scrivenor with additions by Adele Margaret Blow Chatfield-Taylor.","One package of Blow family materials including originals and typescripts of a Blow-Indian deed, Civil War letter mentioning balloon trip, Herbert Hoover letter about a visit to York Hall, etc. Approximately 40 items plus notebook of typescript. Mss. Acc. 1988.01 Addition","Notebook of George Preston Blow, containing duplicate copies of notes, correspondence and other papers relating to the Blow and Waller Families and excerpts from the William and Mary Quarterly, Vol. VIII, No. 3-January, 1900).","George Blow's log book.  Log book of Lt. George P. Blow, of the steamer Potomac, 8 April - 20 August 1898, en route from Pensacola to Guantanamo Bay to survey two Spanish wrecks. Mss. Acc. 1989.11 Addition","Twenty-three items, 1613-1939, chiefly English documents, some of which relate to Blows in England. Gift of Michael Blow. Mss. Acc. 1989.28 Addition","Deeds to Nelson House in Yorktown; genealogy of the Waller family; the St. Louis Blows; Blow Gym dedication; copy of Marilyn Harper's George Washington Master's regarding early restoration work in Virginia including York Hall; miscellaneous 20th century Blow papers. Two letters from George Preston Blow (1860-1922) to his wife immediately after the explosion of the USS Maine on February 15, 1898. Both letters dated February 16, 1898. Gift of George Blow. Mss. Acc. 1990.19 Addition","3 letters to General Cornelius Hays. Three Hays items collected by George Blow including ALS by Harriet E. Schofield to Mrs. Gen. Hays, 29 Dec. 1880; Maj. Gen. Humphreys to Gen. Hays from the Head-Quarters, Army of the Potomac about confirming position (12 July 1863); and Gov. Alexander Rice to Mrs. Cornelia G. Hays about endorsing her son's appointment to a cadetship at West Point (13 Mar. 1878). Mss. Acc. 1990.35 Addition","One folder of ephemera relating to George Blow's mother's participation in the United Nations Conference on International Organization, San Francisco, 1945, including autographs of delegates, ticket stubs, and visitor's cards(Katharine Cooke Blow was the staff member). Mss. Acc. 1991.08 Addition","Two photographs of the donor's father, Richard Blow and nephew of Allmand Blow, brother of George Preston Blow. Photographs are ca. World War I and early 1970s. Mss. Acc. 1991.13 Addition","Sixteen copies of Richard Blow letters, list of enslaved, Waller family material, William N. Blow material. Late 18th and 19 century. Copies of papers in possession of Eastern State Hospital care of Librarian Blanton McLean. Not to be quoted from, reproduced, or published without permission of Eastern State. Gift of Eastern State Hospital through Librarian Blanton McLean. Mss. Acc. 1991.35 Addition","Sixteen copies of Richard Blow letters,  Waller family material, and William N. Blow material. Late 18th and 19 century.  Xerox copies of papers in possession of Eastern State Hospital care of Librarian Blanton McLean.  Not to be quoted from, reproduced, or published without permission of Eastern State.","Draft of the \"Blow Family of Virginia.\"  Gift of George Blow. Mss. Acc. 1991.40 Addition","One master copy and two other copies of William Nivison Blow's History of Tower Hill, input and slightly edited by John Blow. Discs with pictures included. Gift of John M. Blow. Disks transferred. 4 folders. Mss. Acc. 1991.44 Addition","Papers of the Blow Family of \"Tower Hill\" in Sussex County, Virginia. Includes correspondence of George Blow, Sr., George Blow, Jr., Richard Blow, Robert Waller Blow, Elizabeth Waller Blow, William M. Blow, Lucy Peagram Blow, Fanny B. Hunter, M. H. Holt, Livia Ragland, Edwin Forts and others. Includes list of Virginia Military Institute Alumni from 1839-1902, military correspondence of William N. Blow, some financial documents of William N. Blow, George Blow essays to the President of the College of William and Mary, papers of the Agricultural Society of Sussex and more. Papers have been put into acid free folders, but have not been processed. Folder headings by donor have been used. Mss. Acc. 1992.05 Addition","Minutes and subscription papers.","Instructions for furrowing a millstone with illustrations. Handwritten and drawn.","Possibly done by Richard Blow.","Report card sent to George Blow from the Engineering Department of the U.S. Military Academy.","Fragments of account book pages. Legible.","Accounts.","three letters.","Annual return of the 15th Regiment of the Virginia Regiment Militia commanded by Col. George Blow for the year 1822.","Includes George Blow, Jr.'s speech on the subject of secession.","Five letters.","Regarding financial matters. Some in fragments.","fragment.","Letters to Miss Hunter and Miss Fanny B. Hunter.","Fragment.","Genealogical information.","Includes administration of James Fenn, Affidavit of Elizabeth Hines, copy of indenture between Richard and George B low.","Ledger sheets, inventory list and work estimates.","Bills of Exchange, Duty Bonds, Receipts and Invoices.","Genealogical material on families of Blow, Waller, Camm, Wright, Cargill, Walke, Hines, Cocke, Calvert, Tazewell and Drew.","Genealogical material on the families of Thomas, Pickering, Thorogood, Ruffin, Phripps, Mason and Wingate.","Genealogical material on the families of Waller, Cocke, Massenburg, Tazewell, Wright, Cargill and Jones.","Photograph of a seated woman in a black dress.","Written by E.C. Jordan, C.E. Member of the Board. Concerns Maine.","Sketches, poem, coats-of-arms and newsclippings.","Disk of Family Photographs. Removed from folder to be handled by Digital Archivist (6/14/2023). Mss. Acc. 1992.29 Addition","ALS of George Blow, Tower Hill, to his daughter Atala regarding friends and neighbors and George Blow's pending trip to Texas. Mss. Acc. 1995.42 Addition","Copies of genealogical notes from Blow Family bible (1715). Gift of John Blow.  (Related material:  Blow Family Bible, BX 5145 .A42 1715 folio Blow.  This bible includes some, but not all of the genealogical notes in the bound copy.  Missing are the pages with the births/deaths of enslaved people.) Mss. Acc. 1997.40 Addition","Autograph letters including one letter each by newspaper publisher Robert McCormick, Clare Booth Luce, Hector Bolitho, Comte Phillipe Lafayette, Kitchener, and Virginius Dabney, Robert Kennedy, chiefly to father and donor. Gift of George Blow. 7 folders. Mss. Acc. 1999.55B Addition","Combination of items received in 1978 and other years. September 22, 1878 letter to Hornet (mother-in-law) from Daniel (illegible) of Tower Hill while he was in Williamsburg, VA. Photocopies of letters of Lieutenant George P. Blow about the Maine explosion, about the sinking of the Spanish ship, Maria Theresa and the trial. Photocopy of a November 23, 1965 cover letter from Adel Chatfield-Taylor, daughter of Lt. George P. Blow, to Lieutenant (illegible) of the Naval Historical Foundation sending the material. Typed carbon copy on tissue paper of a poem, \"An Old Time Lover\" by Anne Virginia Culbertson, Tower Hill. Note on reverse name George Blow as the lover. Other notes, \"Tower Hill named by grandmother Martha Ruffin Blow because her great-grandfather was confined in the Tower of London\" and \"original sent me by Cousin Lutie P. Blow 8/25/43.\" Includes typed transcript of appointing James Warrington of Richmond to be his lawyer and lists names of all his slaves that were taken and includes Richard Blow, Col. Benj. Baker of NansemCover letter from John Baker about his research in Sussex County, Virginia where some of John Wigfall's slaves in South Carolina were taken without his permission and sold to people in Virginia, two being Richard Blow and George Blow. Some of the slave names appear on the inventory of slaves of Richard and George Blow, then possibly given to Michael Blow. ond County, Capt. Sinclair in Smithfield and William Hines of Southampton as purchasers. Dated April 18, 1792. Includes typed list of tithables and personal property taxes for Richard Blow from 1777 to 1810 which includes names of his slaves. June 16, 1873 Richmond (Virginia) Post Office Mail Arrangement schedule. Back of card \"To J.S.B. from D.S.F. May 20, 1944.\" May 9, 1822 letter to George Preston Blow from Caleb Bonsal of Norfolk, Virginia about the completion of the Encyclopaedia and George Preston Blow's subscription. Mss. Acc. 2008.273 Addition.","Primarily contains correspondence between members of the Blow family, including Eliza Waller Blow, Colonel George Blow, Judge George Blow, and others. Mss. Acc. 2010.571 Addition","The correspondence of John O'Grady Allmand was processed into folders in the same organization in which it was received. Some of the letters had been sorted by the previous owners by senders and some were sorted by subject matter, but an initial survey noted several senders in different folders. This accounts for the different dates on the folders.","Several letters from brother W.H. Allmand. Died before November 15, 1865, Maybe October 18; Contacted yellow fever in Mexico in 1847; sailed on USS Arctic from New York to Liverpool. On USS Baltic May 13, 1855.(note accompanying materials). Most of the letters are undated except for the day of the week. Letter from W.H. Allmand about duty and travels along Alvarado River near Vera Cruz, Mexico; mentions Commodore Perry Januray 29, 1848 Letter from W.H. Allmand stationed on USS Germantown anchored near Vera Cruz directing business and personal affairs. September 7, 1847. Copy of letter from Commodore Perry on W.H. Allmand contracing illness in Mexico .January 29, 1848 Letter asking for medicine Letter on death of John Barrand Numerous letters from W.H. Allmand to John O'Grady Allamnd for suits, tailoring, shoes, and money.","Letters to John O'Grady Allmand while he lived in Baltimore, Maryland from family members who lived in Norfolk, Virginia. Numerous letters from various nieces on family news Numerous letters from cousins concerning family news and some requesting fabric for clothes Several letters of recommendation from Norfolk, Virginia businessmen for John O'Grady Alllamnd to use while seeking employment in Baltimore, Maryland, cMarch, 1853.","Personal letters from family and friends Several letters from W.H. Allmand while serving in the U.S. Navy c1853","Letters from Luly (sister) are the majority of letters in the folder. Letters from his brother W.H. Allamnd, his mother and several from friends are also included.","Personal letters and business acquaintances","Letters from brother W.H. Allmand Letter from friend in Norfolk, Virginia about hoping Maryland joing the Confederate States of America Letter from friend in Yokohama, Japan, September 26, 1861 Several letters from E.F. Blow Several letters from Luly Letter from Luly about effect of emancipation proclamation on negroes in Norfolk. January 2, 1863.","Applications for membership in Daughters of the American Revolutions and Colonial Dames","Various legal notes and receipts George Blow vs Boston Wharf, (c1802) Virginia Second Judicial Court Indictment for House burning, February 5, 1829 Suffolk Water Company Legal Paper, July 10, 1884 W. Norris Trust  May 4, 1859 Petition to U.S. Congress over shipment of cotton to Philadelphia from Norfolk, Virginia, undated Sheridan vs Sheridan Divorce decree, May 7, 1873 Carney family civil suit, March 17, 1880 William Bousch will, c1834 (slaves included) Slander suit, c1884 Arrest warrant for murder, James F. Martin, May 6, 1858 Divorce petition of Hannah Whitlock and request alimony, c1819 Property Bond, c1829. Sale of land by John Hatton to U.S. of land in Porsmouth, Virginia  March, 1854 Civil suit by Robert Ward, c 1870 Will of","Letters for debt collection, grocery receipts, home and business  repair receipts, US  Navy commissaries (7/30/1843), Instructions for executing the commission (c1820)","Civil suit against John Ferguson for carrying away a slave named Erasmus Hunt,  August 1,1826 Civil suit for the collection of debt from merchants in Norfolk Virginia, c1832 Civil suit over the inheritance of a slave named \"Kate\" and her son \"Ned\", c1824 Arrest warrant for Thomas Dee accused of burglary of Roman Catholic Church with witness statements,  /August 23, 1859 Legal Notes, May 22,1885 Jury instruction notes for murder trail, undated","Commonwealth of Virginia suing James E. Bell for failure to perform duties 1871-1873 Declaration for carrying away a slave c1837 Martha Wright WIll contestation c1877 Grocery sales receipt, January 4,1859 Property Sale of John J. Watson c1872 Promissary Notes c1844-1857 Civil suit against Norfolk and Petersburg Railroad, July 29,1856","Seaboard  Roanoke Railroad Company vs. County of Norfolk suit c1880 Virginia Commonwealth vs Misdemeanor Sanderlin Record, October 9,1881 Last Will and Testament Daniel Gary Barrand,October 25,1865 Civil suit on land, March 17,1880 Sheridan vs Sheridan Divorce and Civil suit 4April 11,1872 McWhorter vs Roper Civil suit over public property c1858 Rudder  Turner vs Marine Insurance Company of Norfolk civil suit, January 16,1826 Estate of Vincent Parlato: inventory and acount ledgar, undated Payment receipts c1850s Letters dealing with a Trust, business letters, business records dealing with shipping and insurance c1851-1852","Description of these ledgers can be accessed on-site by consulting the paper inventory.  Brief descriptions are given here.  Many of the ledgers, day books and accounts are in poor condition and parts are not legible or missing.  \nLocation of the business or the compiler of the accounts often cannot be determined and are noted with a ?.","Store Accounts at Tower Hill Plantation, Southampton County, Norfolk Store, James Dunlop  Co.,individual accounts and overseer accounts.","Personal accounts and expenses, accts from blacksmith shop, mill, shoemaker shop, cotton machine (bought in 1828), Hampden-Sydney college for son, James River Plantation and coopers shop.","Plat of Tower Hill and itemized contracts and accounts of Tower Hill by William T. Blow.  Other farm accounts.","Inventory of goods under \"Aug. 20, 1770; tobacco crop (1765-1771), Invoice by Peggie from Glasgow and other ships (1841).  Loose papers of James City Plantation accountys.","Index F-Z.","Page 30:  letter to General Henry Lee.  Includes Blow and Scammell letters.","Letters to Nathaniel Burwell, Lucy Paradise and Littleton W. Tazewell.","In bad condition.","Long inventory of goods in the store.","Badly water stained and rotted.","Accouonts with individuals, warehouse inspectors, Gray's creek, Cabin Point, Hog Island and more.","Shipping, individual, and Tower Hill accounts.","Shipping,distillery and brigs accounts.","Refers to Tower Hill new store on page 19 (1787).","Names are families from Sussex and Southampton.","Manuscript notes on accounting methods in front of ledger.  Indexed.  Accouonts with Norfolk, Williamsburg, Sussex, Southampton, W.H. Waller, estate, Edmund Waller, estate, Tower Hill Plantation, James City Plantation, Williamsburg houses, Blow  Scammel \"late Sussex Merchants, blacksmith shop, shingles, coopers, and African Colonization Society, etc.","Dr. Richard Blow practiced medicine from 1836-1843.","Includes tavern accounts of expenditures of an unknown person in Williamsburg, 1751.  Many Williamsburg names included. Pages 1 and 2.","Includes comments by George Blow. Talks about crop rotation, cider press, etc.  \"Balances\" written on binding front.","Includes notes of Dr. Jackson's lectures.","Copies of letters from the Governor and others recommending Blow for Lieutenant in the Regular Army.  Mentions that he is a graduate of VMI and a civil engineer.","100 pages with many loose items.  Includes family correspondence and events, including his in-laws' family, General George Thomas of Maine and other Thomas family members.","#69 Journal of \"Baker  Blow\" with a record of pitch landing and work at the South Quay, 1783-1785. 120 pages.(Moved from Blow Family Papers Box 33-d.) 12 1/2' x 8 1/4\" x 1 1/4\".","\"Pitch Landing\" written at top of pp 1-106, also contains 17 pages of undated algebraic calculations.","#70 Ledger (1785-1786), Richard Blow. Account book. Also contains a child's pencil drawings and doodles (boxing, soldier, scribbles). 14 3/4\" x 10\" x 2.","Ledger (1791-1793). Unidentified account book. Later inscription \"Lucy Blacknall Tower Hill Virginia Susanna\" written on inside front cover. Lucyblacknall (1854-1942). 12 1/2\" x 8\" x 1/8\".","Sam Briggs Waste Book (1791-1805). No cover, apges deteriorated, water damaged, with mold. Letter book pre 1791 November 10 (first readable date)- 1793 December 11. Waste book dated 1805 \"The following is an inventory of the effects, both real and personal being a list of the balances on my favor and against me, transferred from ledger A dated 31st, ult.\" Payables and receivables 1805 January. Journal entries. Alphabetical indicesto the ledger about midway through. Also contains 1865 January 5 soils report, \"practical details of construction of galleries of mines\", \"Double entry waste book\". 13\" x 8 1/2\" x 1\"","Ledger. Norfolk 1800 September 1 - 1801 March. Portsmouth 1801 March - 1803 April. Some pages torn, cut, or poked, there are a few small pelets (bird shot?), possibly the source of the puncture holes. Some pages have pencil writings on top of and alongside the originql ledger entries (handwriting practice, scribbles, letters, notes). Water and mold damage especially at the end of the ledger. 16\" x 10\" x 2\".","Ledger, Portsmouth (1805-1806). Portsmouth ledger/copybook. Contains accounts, lists of enslaved people with unidentified tallies. The end of the book was used by Lucy Blacknall (1854-1942) in 1865 as a notebook. Contains penmanship practice as well as geometry notes. 13 1/2\" x 8\" x 1 1/2\".","Photocopies from the Blow Family Papers are grouped by subject.  For example, one folder has photocopies of material where William  Mary is mentioned.","All audiovisual material from this collection has been moved to the Manuscripts Audiovisual Collection.","Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.","Special Collections Research Center","Blow family","Waller family","Cocke, John Hartwell, 1780-1866","Barraud, Philip, 1758-1830","Lee, Henry, 1756-1818","English"],"unitid_tesim":["Mss. 65 B63","/repositories/2/resources/2409"],"normalized_title_ssm":["Blow Family Papers"],"collection_title_tesim":["Blow Family Papers"],"collection_ssim":["Blow Family Papers"],"repository_ssm":["College of William and Mary"],"repository_ssim":["College of William and Mary"],"geogname_ssm":["Tower Hill (Sussex County, Va.)"],"geogname_ssim":["Tower Hill (Sussex County, Va.)"],"creator_ssm":["Cocke, John Hartwell, 1780-1866","Barraud, Philip, 1758-1830","Lee, Henry, 1756-1818"],"creator_ssim":["Cocke, John Hartwell, 1780-1866","Barraud, Philip, 1758-1830","Lee, Henry, 1756-1818"],"creator_persname_ssim":["Cocke, John Hartwell, 1780-1866","Barraud, Philip, 1758-1830","Lee, Henry, 1756-1818"],"creators_ssim":["Cocke, John Hartwell, 1780-1866","Barraud, Philip, 1758-1830","Lee, Henry, 1756-1818"],"places_ssim":["Tower Hill (Sussex County, Va.)"],"access_terms_ssm":["Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library."],"access_subjects_ssim":["College of William and Mary--History--19th century","Confederate States of America. 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Lamb and Younger - Halifax - June 13, 1796 Lamb and Younger - London - June 22, 1796 Lamb and Younger - London - June 25, 1796 Lamb and Younger - London - June 22, 1796 Lamb and Younger - London - June 30, 1796 Lamb and Younger - London - June 25, 1769 Lamb and Younger - June 30, 1796 Lamb and Younger - Liverpool - July 6, 1796 Lamb and Younger - Kendal - July 12, 1796 Lamb and Younger - Liverpool - July 22, 1796 Lamb and Younger - Liverpool - July 23, 1796 Lamb and Younger - London - July 26, 1796 - Norfolk Lamb and Younger - London - July 4, 1796 Lamb and Younger - London - July 6, 1796 Lamb and Younger - London - July 7, 1796 Lamb and Younger - Salop - July 8, 1796 Lamb and Younger - Woodsome - July 11, 1796 Lamb and Younger - Birmingham - July 20, 1796 2. Lamb and Younger - London - July 4, 1796 Lamb and Younger - London - not dated - Norfolk Lamb and Younger - London - July 2, 1796 Lamb and Younger - Manchester - June 25, 1796 Lamb and Younger - Ashton - July 11, 1796 Lamb and Younger - London - June 13, 1796 Lamb and Younger - London - July 4, 1796 Lamb and Younger - London - June 30, 1796 Lamb and Younger - London - June 24, 1796 Lamb and Younger - London - June 22, 1796 Lamb and Younger - London - June 22, 1796 3. Invoice - Lamb and Younger (outer covering) 1796\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Correspondence; Nicolson, Thomas - Richmond - Oct 22, 1802 - Waller, Robert - Williamsburg, VA. 2. Correspondence; Lightfoot, William - Tedington - June 1, 1802 - Waller, Robert - Williamsburg. 3. Receipts/Invoices and Accounts, 1789-1811 Waller, Robert - Williamsburg - 1798-1799 - Galt, Dr. A.D. - Williamsburg Waller, Robert - 1801-1802 - Galt and Son - Williamsburg Waller, Robert - Jan 1, 1802 Waller, Robert - Jan 22, 1802 - Henley, Leonard - Williamsburg Henley, Leonard - March 9, 1802 - Waller, Robert Hubbard, Matt - March 19, 1802 - Waller, Robert Duncan, George - March 25, 1802 - Waller, Robert Waller, Robert - April 22, 1802 Greenhow, Robert Waller, Robert - May 17, 1802 - John Bryan Lightfoot, William - Tedington - July 17, 1802 - Waller, Robert Waller, Robert - 1802-1803 - Deneufville - Peter, Robert - Williamsburg Waller, Robert - Dec 31, 1802 - Bracken, John - Williamsburg Waller, Robert - Jan 1, 1803 - Bryan, John Waller, Robert - June 1802 - Coke, Richard Waller, Robert - June 8, 1802 - Cowan, Hendry Waller, Robert - June 14, 1802 - Charlton, Mary Waller, Robert - 1801-1802 - Coke, Richard Waller, Robert - 1802-1803 - Coke, Richard Waller, Robert - 1802 - Lee, Haynes Blow, Richard - 1809-1811 - Armistead, Jesse 4. 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Blow, Richard - June 20, 1800 - Urquahart, Jno - Southampton Sheriff Blow and Scammell - July 24, 1802 - Hancock, Johnston Blow and Scammell - Jan 10, 1803 - Nicholson, Robert Blow, Richard - 1801 - Holt, William (overseer of wages) Blow, Richard [?] - May 22, 1803 - Maclin, William Scammell, James - June 1803 - Brown, Jesse, Sheriff of Southampton Blow and Scammell - Aug-Nov 1803 - Brown, Jesse, Sheriff of Southampton Scammell, James - July 9, 1803 - Peters, William Blow and Scammell - Aug 1803 - Rivers, Thos., Sheriff of Sussex County Blow, Richard - Sept 17, 1803 - Rivers, Thos., Sheriff of Sussex County Blow, Richard - Sept 17, 1803 - West, William and Benjamin Blow, Richard - Oct 24, 1803 - Hines, Allen Blow and Scammell - Oct 18, 1803 - Brown, Henry and Benjamin Blow and Scammell - Nov 2, 1803 - Page, John Blow and Scammell - Nov 27, 1803 - Hines, William Blow and Scammell - Dec 27, 1803 - Magee, Willie\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBlow, Richard - 1799 - Urquahart, John - Southampton County Sheriff Blow, Richard - 1803 - R. Goodwin - Southampton County Sheriff Blow, Richard - 1804 - Rives, Tho. - Sussex County [four items] Blow and Scammell - 1804 - Lynch, Francis Blow, Richard - Tower Hill - May 19, 1804 - West, William (overseer of Town Hill) Blow and Scammell - May 15, 1804 - Clerk Sussex County Scammell, James - May 3, 1804 - Wren, Jesse Scammell, James - March 7, 1804 - Wallace, Tho. - Petersburg Goodwin, George - March 5, 1804 - Blow and Scammell Scammell, James - Feb 15, 1804 - Lynch, Francis - Petersburg Blow and Scammell - April 1804 - Lanier, Littleton Blow and Scammell - Sussex - 1804 - Sheriff of Sussex County Blow and Scammell - July 9, 1804 - Wren, Benjamin Blow and Scammell - Dec 28, 1804 - Birdsong, Butts Blow and Scammell - Dec 1804 - Sheriff of Sussex County Blow and Scammell - Aug 9, 1804 - Mason, Anty. Blow, Richard - May 16, 1804 - Sheriff of Sussex County Blow and Scammell - Sept 3, 1804 - Birdsong, Butts Blow and Scammell - Sept 6, 1804 - Parham, Leason Blow and Scammell - Sept 6, 1804 - Bonner, John, Jr. Blow and Scammell - Oct 29, 1804 - Williamson, Matt Blow and Scammell - Sept 11, 1804 - Lanier, Buchner Blow and Scammell - Sept 1804 - Sheriff of Southampton County\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Lightfoot, William T. - May 17, 1805 - Waller, Robert H. - Williamsburg - Re: horse-breeding 2. Waller, Robert H. - Williamsburg - Aug 1804 Waller, Robert H. - Feb 1806 - Davis, James - Williamsburg merchant Warburton, Robert - April 1805 - Zalma, Rochive - Richmond merchant Waller, Robert H. - Jan-April 1805 Greenhow, R. - Williamsburg merchant Waller, Robert H. - 1805-1806 - Deneufville - Williamsburg merchant Waller, Robert H. - May 1805 - Greenhow, R. - Williamsburg merchant Waller, Robert H. - May-June 1805 - Pearman, John - Williamsburg tailor Waller, Robert H. - Oct 26, 1805 - Sands, Tho. Waller, Robert H. - Feb-March 1805 - Deneafville, P. - Williamsburg merchant Waller, Robert H. - Oct 10, 1805 - Bushby, John Waller, Robert H. - Oct 14, 1805 - Brooks, Edward Waller, Robert H. - Nov 2, 1805 - Barham, Lucy Waller, Robert H. - Nov 23, 1805 - Burwell, Carter - Carter's Cove Waller, Robert H. - Oct 9, 1805 - Sweeney, Moses - Williamsburg carpenter Waller, Robert H. - Dec 31, 1806 - Deneafville, P.R. Waller, Robert H. - Feb 10, 1806 - Davis, James Waller, Robert H. - Jan 6, 1806 - Hyde, Robert - Richmond Waller, Robert H. - April 17, 1806 - Henley, Leonard 3. Waller, Robert H. - 1803-1804 - Pearman, John - Williamsburg Waller, Robert H. - 1804-1805 - Coke, Richard - Williamsburg Waller, Robert H. - 1804-1805 - Hockaday - Williamsburg carpenter Waller, Robert H. - Nov 21, 1805 - McCandlish, Anderson - Williamsburg merchant Lang, George - Williamsburg - Oct 12, 1804 - Greenhow, Robert Lightfoot, William - Tedington - Aug 1805 - Waller, Robert -Williamsburg Waller, Robert H. - Williamsburg - 1805-1806 - McCandlish and Co. - Williamsburg merchant Waller, Robert H. - Oct 31, 1805 - Lightfoot, William - Tedington Waller, Robert H. - Feb 1805 - Ratcliff - Williamsburg carpenter Henley, Leonard - Feb 8, 1808 - Waller, Robert H. Waller, Robert H. - 1804-1805 - Henderson, J. - Williamsburg merchant Waller, Robert H. - 1804-1805 - Semple, James - Williamsburg carpenter Pierce, Francis - Nov 5, 1805 - Waller, Robert H. Henderson, James - Jan 7, 1806 - Nicolson, Andrew\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBlow, Richard H. - Jan 1803 and Feb 1804 - Myrick, William Blow and Scammell - Jan 1803 and Feb 1804 - Myrick, William Blow and Scammell - Feb 20, 1804 Blow and Scammell - Jan 6, 1805 - Brown, Thomas Blow, Richard - 1804 - West, Fathy Blow and Scammell - Jan 18, 1805 - Birdsong, Britain Blow and Scammell - Jan 9, 1805 - Bailey, Britain Blow and Scammell - 1804 - Sheriff of Southampton [two items] Blow and Scammell - April 19, 1805 - Andrews, Isaac Blow and Scammell - Dec 12, 1805 - Magee, Willie Scammell, James - May 29, 1805 - Dunlop, James, Jr. - Petersburg Blow and Scammell - June 15, 1805 - West, William - overseer Blow and Scammell - July 12, 1805 - Wills, Goodwin Scammell, James - Sept 11, 1805 - Parham, William Williamson's Exor - June 1805 - Sheriff of Sussex County Blow, Richard - Aug 20, 1805 - Urquarhart, John Blow and Scammell - Aug 5, 1805 - Moss, Henry Blow and Scammell - July 19, 1805 - Mackensie, D. Blow, Mrs. - Sept 20, 1805 - Jones, Charles T. Blow and Scammell - Dec 17, 1805 - Magee, Willie Blow and Scammell - Dec 13, 1805 - Andrews, Isaac Scammell, James - Dec 21, 1805 - Parker, Frederick Scammell, James - Dec 31, 1805 - Booth, Peter and John Blow and Scammell - Dec 14, 1805 - Newsum, Ch. S. Blow and Scammell - Dec 26, 1805 - Williams, Joll\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eParker, Henry - March 19, 1802 - Scammell, James - Sussex Blow and Scammell - Dec 12, 1801 - Bonner, John Jr. - Sussex Blow and Scammell - Tower Hill - Jan 6, 1802 - Loftin, Thomas Blow, Richard - Jan 14, 1802 - Bailey, Britain Blow, Richard - March 1, 1802 - Mason, D. Blow and Scammell - March 31, 1802 - Rose, William Blow and Scammell - Tower Hill - June 18, 1802 - Ridley, Thomas Jr. Blow, Richard - June 21, 1802 - Forts, Joshua - Com. Revenue Blow and Scammell - June 22, 1802 - Britt, Daniel Blow and Scammell - July 28, 1802 - Pennington, Edward Blow and Scammell - August, 18, 1802 - Ridley, Thomas Jr. Blow and Scammell - August 12, 1802 - Morris, William Waller, Robert - August 31, 1802 - Roe, William Blow and Scammell - Sept 6, 1802 - Bonner, John Jr. Blow and Scammell - Aug 24, 1802 - Fitzhugh, Thomas Jr. Blow and Scammell - Oct 1802-1803 - Hancock, M.W. - Petersburg\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBlow and Scammell - Sussex County - May 1801 - Sheriff Sussex County [two items] Blow, George - Oct 25, 1801 - Pehham, Thomas Blow and Scammell - March 23, 1802 - Mason, David Blow and Scammell - Sussex County - May 6, 1802 - Graves, David Com. Hines, Allen - Aug 4, 1803 - Pennington, James Scammell, James - June 20, 1803 - Collier, Richard Winfield, Adams - Aug 25, 1804 - Lane, Thomas [fragment] Clerk's receipts - undated Blow, Richard - Norfolk - March-April 1804 - Clerk of Southampton County Blow, Richard and Co. - Norfolk - March-Nov 1805 - Clerk of Southampton Co. Blow and Scammell - Sussex County - Jan-Nov 1805 - Clerk of Sussex County Scammell, James - March 1806 - Clerk of Sussex County Scammell, James - Nov-Dec 1805 - Clerk of Sussex County Blow and Scammell - Sept-Nov 1804 - Clerk of Southampton County Blow and Scammell - Feb-Nov 1804 - Clerk of Sussex County Blow and Scammell - Feb-Dec 1805 - Clerk of Sussex County Blow and Scammell - March-Dec 1807 - Clerk of Sussex County Blow and Scammell - Aug 25, 1809 - Council, Joseph Blow, Richard - March 1806 - Clerk of Southampton County Blow and Scammell - Dec 9, 1799 - Com. Sussex County Blow and Scammell - 1800-1808 Com. Sussex County [seven items]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBlow and Scammell - Sept 23, 1807 - Clanton, Nathan - Georgia Blow and Scammell - Sussex County - March 16, 1808 - Hines, Tempy Blow, Richard - Norfolk - Oct 22, 1801 - Gray, Thomas - Petersburg Blow and Scammell - Aug 18, 1809 - Andrews, Isaac Blow and Scammell - Jan 10, 1806 - Blow, Thomas R. - exor of Henry Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Wallace, Colston - Aug 12, 1803 - Blow and Scammell - bond Blow and Scammell - Dec 13, 1803 - Carter, Michael - bond Blow and Scammell - May 1, 1804 - Carter, Michael Wallace, Colston - Feb 28, 1805 - Blow and Scammell Wallace, Colston - May 1804 - Blow and Scammell Gilliam, Burwell - Sept 1806 - Blow and Scammell Brown, William - 1806-1808 - Blow and Scammell Blow, George - April 28, 1809 - Wright, Willis Blow and Scammell - Aug 31, 1809 - Blow, Richard Turney, Donellson - Sept 26, 1806 - Blow and Scammell Davis, Nathan - Sussex County - Aug 5, 1803 - Blow and Scammell Gray, Edwin - Southampton - May 1, 1814 - Blow, Richard Gray, Edwin - March 1815 - Blow, George Blow, George - Tower Hill - July 17, 1815 - D.H. Rawlings and Co. - Petersburg Gray, Edwin - April 1816 - Blow, George - exor. for Lucy Hall Gray, Edwin - March 1816 - Blow, George - Portsmouth - bond Doyal, Hardy - Feb 20, 1807 - Blow and Scammell Cobb, George B. - Halifax NC - April 1820 - Blow, George - Sussex Co. - bond 2. Clerk of Sussex Co. - May 1804 - Blow and Scammell - taxes for Gwaltney Deloach, Th. - Southampton - Nov 1802 - Blow and Scammell - Sussex County Lanier, Benjamin - April 6, 1807 - Blow and Scammell Chappell, William - July 18, 1807 - Blow and Scammell Johnson, William - April 15, 1809 - Blow and Scammell Horne, Ephram - Dec 1810 - Blow and Scammell Waggonage Account - undated Knight, Ephraim - 1812-1813 - Blow, George Horne, Ephram - April 1809 - Blow and Scammell Magee, James - April 1809 - Blow and Scammell Wren, James - Aug 1809 - Blow and Scammell Knight, Ephriam - Aug 1812 - Blow, Richard\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBlow and Scammell - Sussex - 1807-1809 - Lynch, Francis - Petersburg merchant [thirteen items]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBlow and Scammell - Jan 1806 - Williamson, Joseph Blow and Scammell - Jan 1806 - Browne, Henry - for Birdsong Blow and Scammell - Jan 1806 - Gardner, Amos Blow and Scammell - Jan 1806 - Wren, Benjamin Blow and Scammell - Jan 1806 - Andrews, Isaac Scammell, James - April 1806 - Conrad, Sommerville L. James Scammell and Co. - April 1806 - Osborne, Jno - Petersburg Blow and Scammell - 1805-1806 - Lynch, Francis - Petersburg Blow and Scammell - May 1806 - Armistead, William - Norfolk Blow, Richard - Sussex - May 1806 - Sheriff of Sussex County Blow, Richard - June 1806 - Osborne, John Scammell, James - April 1806 - Brown, John Scammell, James - July 1806 - Revell, Holliday Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 1806 - Mabry, Robt. Sheriff of Southampton Blow and Scammell - Aug 29, 1806 - Lynch, Francis Blow and Scammell - Feb 1806 - Sheriff of Sussex County [two items] Blow and Scammell - Oct 1806 - Marks, William Blow and Scammell - Aug 1806 - Sheriff of Sussex County Blow and Scammell - March 1806 - Southampton County Sheriff\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Blow, Richard (for his son) - Sept 1804 - Mr. Moir's Acct - Williamsburg Blow, George - July 1805 - Greenhow, Robert - Williamsburg merchant acct Blow, Richard (for his son) - 1804-1805 - Moir, James - Williamsburg tailor acct Blow, George - July 1805 - Orrill, John - Williamsburg tailor acct Blow, George - 1805-1806 - Coke, John - Williamsburg tavern acct. Blow, George - Dec 1805 - Greenhow, Robert Blow, George - Jan 1806 - Greenhow, Robert Blow, George - Oct 1806 - Greenhow and Cole Blow, George - Feb 1807 - Greenhow and Cole Blow, George - Nov 1808 - Marks, James Blow, George - Oct 1808 - Dohaghey, John Blow, Richard - Aug 1807 - Taylor, John Blow, George - June 1808 - Battell, John B. - Norfolk [two items] Blow, George - May 1808 - Higgins, Eugene - Norfolk [two items] Blow, George - 1807-1808 - Bonsal Conrad and Co. - book dealer Blow, George - Jan 1808 - Royle, Hunter - Williamsburg 2. Blow, George - 1807 - Bonsal Conrad and Co. - Norfolk Blow, George - May 1807 - Mackinder and White Blow, George - May 1807 - Maddon, John - Norfolk Blow, George - Dec 1807 - The Enquirer - Richmond Blow, George - Aug 1806 - Gillie and Mackinder - Norfolk Blow, George - undated - Hudson, E. - vendue books Blow, George - Oct 1805 - Gilliad and Mackinder - Norfolk Blow, George - Feb 1807 - Taylor, R and J - Norfolk Blow, George - Oct 1805 - Bronsal Conrad and Co. - Norfolk - books Blow, George - Dec 1808 - Drury, John -Southampton - furniture Blow, George - Feb 1808 - Donaghy, John Blow, George - undated - Johnson, John - military hat Blow, George - March 1808 - Betsy and Peggy - packet Blow, George - March 1808 - Cluff, Ann - bandbox Blow, George - March 1808 - Cluff, M. - jeweler Blow, George - March 1808 - Delaney, Edward - Norfolk\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDavis, Henry - May 1806 - Blow and Scammell Constable of Southampton County - March 1806 - Butts, William Blow and Scammell - March 1806 - Butts, William Blow and Scammell - May 1809 - Williamson, Elias Blow and Scammell - April 1809 - Taylor, William Blow and Scammell - May 1809 - Mason, Benjamin Blow, George for R. Blow - Aug 1814 - Davis, John Blow and Scammell - March 1803 - Barker, Burwell Blow and Scammell - Nov 1802 - Barlow, John\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBlow, Richard - 1801-1805 Richardson, L. Epps - carpenter's acct Blow, Richard - 1804 - Richardson, Will - carpenters acct Blow, Richard - 1804 - Epps, Will Blow, Richard - 1805-1809 - Downman, Robert Dr. - medical acct Blow and Scammell - 1802-1808 - Downman, Robert Dr. - medical acct Blow, Richard - 1806 - Richardson, William - carpenter's acct Blow, Richard - 1807-1808 - Gray, J.U. - medical acct Blow and Scammell - 1808-1809 - Sheriff of Sussex Co. Blow and Scammell - July 1809 - Williamson, Joseph Blow and Scammell - 1807 - Leonard, M. - Petersburg Scammell, James - Sept 1809 - Andrews, Andrew - Petersburg Scammell, James - Aug 1809 - Brown, Butts Blow, Richard - Aug 1809 - Gilliam, James Blow, Richard - 1809 - Sebrell, James Blow and Scammell - April 1809 - Bishop, John Blow and Scammell - 1809 - Com. Sussex Co. Blow and Scammell - 1809 - Sheriff of Southampton Blow and Scammell - 1809 - Council, Joseph\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSee also: Box 3-A: Incoming Correspondence of Richard Blow and Papers, 1779-1808.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBensone, William (merchant) - Liverpool - Feb 1, 1803 - Blow, Richard - Norfolk Newsum, William and wife - St. Andrew's Parish near Petersburg - 1783 - Blow, Richard - Albemarle Parish, Sussex Bland, Thomas - Cobham - May 25, 1789 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth merchant Daniel Stone and Co. - Feb 1, 1801 Daniel Stone and Co. - Oct 13, 1800 - bill of exchange Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Nov 11, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill Camm, John - Amherst - March 2, 1812 - Blow, George - Sussex Court House Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 4, 1811 - Blow, George - Tower Hill Rose, Peyton R. - Feb 27, 1811 - Blow, George - Sussex Camm, John - Amherst - Dec 4, 1812 - Blow, George - Sussex Court House Hines, Robert (nephew of R. Blow) - Smithfield - Dec 7, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth Bond, Mr. - Dec 31, 1817\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Newsom, William - Greenville County - Sept 12, 1782 - Blow, Richard - Sussex County - discusses agreement for lots and houses in Petersburg 2. Alex. Donald - Richmond - May 30, 1789 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - reply concerning a tobacco sale 3. Young, Francis - Isle of Wright - Nov 5, 1793 - Blow, Richard - reply concerning seizing John Cunningham 4. Blow, Norborne - James City - 1862 - Blow, George Jr. - Norfolk - reply concerning payment for slaves at Mulberry Island Memo book, 1861 Page [loose] discussing African-Americans hired, 1815-1821. Blow, George and Waller, R.P. - Williamsburg - May 9, 1831 - Chancery, Ct. - Williamsburg - bond Murdough, J.W. - Norfolk - July 26, 1806 - Blow, Richard - note King, Calvert - June 30, 1829 - Cole, Jesse - Williamsburg postmaster 5. Barker, John - Suffolk - Feb 20, 1793 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - reply concerning barrel staves Chris. McConnico and Sons - 1799-1800 - Blow, Richard - discusses salt for sloop Blow and Foster, judgment [fragment] Blow, Richard - July 7, 1804 - Lyons, Jno - suit Michado, William B. - Oct 21, 1801 - Gray, Thomas - note Parker, John - April 21, 1803 - Blow, Richard - note Calahan, Mr. - Jan 30, 1806 - Newman, Morris - Norfolk - note Blow, Richard - 1806-1815 - Col. Bernard Magnian - account Blow, Richard - May 13, 1828 - Brettes and Santyjan - Norfolk - rent Blow, George - Tower Hill - Aug 23, 1843 - Scott, E.G. - Sussex County - acct Blow, Richard - July 20, 1819 - Est. Robert Goodwin - Nansemond Co. - slave Blow, George - Sussex Co. - Jan 14, 1832 - Cooper, James - Sussex Co. - deed Walker, John H. Est. - 1847-1852 - Blow, George Sr. - acct of shingles, etc. 6. Waller, Benjamin Jr. - Williamsburg - undated - Waller, R.H. - Williamsburg - incomplete deed to B. Waller, Jr.'s House in Williamsburg 7. Blow, George - Littleton - April 6, 1863 - Grayson, E.B. - Lynchburg - reply concerning farm losses because of the occupation (Civil War) 8. Blow, Richard - Petersburg - Nov 15, 1809 - McCormicco, Andrew - lien 9. Tazwells - undated - reply concerning Moss' will 10. Waller, William - Williamsburg - Dec 14, 1812 - Blow, George - Sussex County - reply concerning the sale of Waller's property in James City 11. Cotton, Alexander R. - Tarboro NC - March 14, 1821 - York Co. - acct 12. Beyton, Adj General Bernard - Richmond - May 1, 1821 - Blow, Col. George - Sussex County 13. Ruffin, Ed - Williamsburg - May 15, 1835 - Blow, George - Littletown - reply concerning book binding 14. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - May 20, 1825 - Brettes, Sautjan and Vincent - Norfolk - concerns rent for lots on Market Square, Norfolk 15. Blow, Mrs. William N. - Norfolk - 1920 - Blow, Mrs. Thomas - personal correspondence 16. Exam copy of \"the Class of Moral Philosophy.\" undated\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003esubfolder 1 Blow, Richard - Dec 1807 - Waller, R.H. - Williamsburg Parker, John A. - Petersburg - Feb 1809 - Blow, Richard Gordon, James - Scotland Neck - Feb 1809 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth merchant Grinnell and Post - Norfolk - Feb 1809 - Blow, Richard Willkans, Ann - Feb 1809 - Blow, Richard McIntosh, W. - Norfolk - March 1809 - Blow, Richard Young, Jas. - March 20, 1809 - Blow, Richard Milhade, David - March 1809 - Blow, Richard Bowden and Milhados - March 1809 - Blow, Richard Cuthbert, Js. - April 12, 1809 - Blow, Richard Wyatt, Henry - April 22, 1809 - Blow, Richard Tompkins, Christopher - April 1809 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth Rogers, J. and Nightengale, S. - April 1809 - Blow, Richard - Norfolk Rodman, William Jr. - Norfolk - May 1809 - Blow, Richard Cammock, William - Norfolk - May 1809 - Blow, Richard - dismal swamp $ Cammock, William - June 1809 - Blow, Richard Dunnington, Hundley - Richmond - June 1809 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth Cosmon, Jo. - July 1, 1809 - Blow, Richard Marks, S. Jr. - July 1, 1809 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth subfolder 2. Sills, Th. - April 1809 - Blow, Richard Noyes, W.R. - Norfolk - May 1809 - Blow, Richard Powers, David - May 1809 - Blow, Richard Leaton, George - May 1809 - Campbell and Whalin Warehouse Bayley, John - May 1809 - Blow, Richard Katton, Th. - Norfolk - June 1809 - Blow, Richard - concerns the Bell Savage [ship] for London Nash, William - Norfolk - June 1809 - Blow, Richard Haldane, John D. - July 9, 1809 - Blow, Richard Mosly, A. Latimore - July 1809 - Blow, Richard Cooke, Capt. - Hampton Rhoads - July 1809 - Blow, Richard Whittle, C. - Norfolk - June 1809 - Blow, Richard Scott, Hugh - Norfolk - July 1809 - Blow, Richard Dutton, Th. - July 1809 - Blow, Richard Armstrong, Bennett - Oct 27, 1809 - Blow, Richard Pitts, James - Oct 1809 - Blow, Richard - Norfolk Mason, Benjamin - Richmond - Nov 1809 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth Parker, John A. - Norfolk - Nov 17, 1809 - Blow, Richard Hill, Ro. - Dec 180 - Blow, Richard Spratt, Th. - Aug 1809 - Blow, Richard 3. Butt, Wilson - July 12, 1809 - Blow, Richard York, Zeb. - Norfolk - July 20, 1809 - Blow, Richard Rogers, Jno - Providence - Aug 18, 1809 - Blow, Richard - Norfolk merchant Milhade, D. - Norfolk - Sept 15, 1809 - Blow, Richard Spratt, Th. - Sept 11 and 22, 1809 - Blow, Richard Hill, Ro. - Sept 28, 1809 - Blow, Richard Spratt, Th. - Oct 5, 1809 - Blow, Richard Tripp, Samuel - Norfolk - Oct 12, 1809 - Blow, Richard Tompkins, Ch. - Sept 11 and 26, 1809 - Blow, Richard Munson, W. - Oct 24, 1809 - Blow, Richard Williams, Leonora - Dec 4, 1809 - Blow, Richard\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Jan 2, 1810 - Blow, Eliza - Williamsburg 2-3. Dillard, George - Richmond - Jan 7, 1810 - Blow, George - Sussex Co. - reply concerning a due bond on the Waller estate from John Camm [two items] 4. Bracken, John - Williamsburg - Feb 9, 1810 - Blow, George Jr. - Portsmouth - acct against Waller estate; Blow was manager 5-36. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb-Dec 1810 - Blow, George - Tower Hill [thirty-one letters] 37. Hamilton, Burge - Petersburg - April 16, 1810 - Blow, George - Tower Hill Johnston, William - May 3, 1810 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 38. King, William - April 16 1810 - Blow, George - Tower Hill\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Lynch and Cather - Petersburg - Jan 26, 1811 - Blow, George - Sussex Co. Pollok, Robert - Petersburg - Feb 19, 1811 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 2. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Jan 5, 1811 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 3. Blow, Richard - Jan 18, 1811 - Blow, George 4. Blow, Richard - Feb 15, 1811 - Blow, George 5. Blow, Richard - March 8, 1811 - Blow, George 6. Blow, Richard - March 15, 1811 - Blow, George 7. Blow, Richard - March 18, 1811 - Blow, George 8. Hines, William - March 24, 1811 - Blow, George - Williamsburg (at Waller's) 9-12. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - March-April 1811 - Blow, George - Williamsburg [four letters] 13. Allen, Edward T. - Norfleet's Mill - May 1, 1811 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 14-16 Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - May 1811 - Blow, George - Tower Hill [three letters] 17. Rose, Peyton R. (school teacher) - Sussex - May 27, 1811 - Blow, George 18-19. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - May and Juen, 1811 - Blow, George - Tower Hill [two letters] 20. Waller, Benjamin C. - Williamsburg - Aug 1, 1811 - Blow, George 21. Robbing, Christ. - Baltimore - June 20, 1811 - Blow, George - Norfolk 22-23. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Sept 1811 - Blow, George [two letters] 24. Avery, John - Belfast - Nov 1811 - Blow, George - Tower Hill [two letters] 25-28. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Nov-Dec 1811 - Blow, George - Tower Hill [three letters] 29. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Oct 20, 1811 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Hudson and Neale - undated - Blow, Richard 2. Wilkins, H. Willis - Suffolk - Jan 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 3. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Jan 15, 1819 - Blow, Richard 4. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Jan 20, 1819 - Blow, George - Williamsburg (letter discusses R. Blow's winning vote to become president of the Farmer's Bank by œbig vote) 5. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Feb 2, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 6. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Feb 14, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 7. Herring, D. - Smithfield - Feb 23, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 8. Rochael, James - Jerusalem - March 11, 1819 - Blow, Col. George - Tower Hill 9. Rochaelle, James - Jerusalem - March 21, 1819 - Blow, Col. George 10. Herring, D. - Isle of Wright - April 26, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 11. Herring, Daniel - May 11, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 12. Herring, Daniel - June 15, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 13. Jones, Ephraim - New Bedford - June 22, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Norfolk 14. Hall, Neilson - Richmond - June 22, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Norfolk 15. Blow, George - Richmond - June 27, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 16. Herring, D. - July 2, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 17. Burns, Arch. - Norfolk - July 23, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 18. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Aug 3, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 19. Hines, Robert - Smithfield - Sept 9, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 20. Blow, George - Petersburg - Sept 15, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 21. Rochelle, James - Jerusalem - Oct 8, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 22. Russell, Seth N. - Bedford - Oct 20, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Norfolk 23. Neilson, William H. - Norfolk - Nov 27, 1819 - Blow, Richard 24. Harrison, Arthur - Dec 1, 1819 - Blow, Richard 25. Neilson and Neale - Dec 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 26. Thompson, J. - Portsmouth - Dec 8, 1819 - Blow, Richard 27. Roulacks and Co. - Windsor NC - Dec 17, 1819 - Blow, Richard 28. Neilson, William H. - Norfolk - Jan 9, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 29. Magee, R. - Dec 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth \u003cb\u003eBox 3a: Incoming Correspondence of Richard Blow and Papers, 1779-1808\u003c/b\u003e 1. Campbell and Wheeler - Petersburg - Jan 12, 1780 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 2. Gordon, George - London - Feb 24, 1789 - Blow, Richard 3. Barksdale, William - Petersburg - Feb 10, 1789 - Blow, Richard 4. Osburn, Joshua - Dunkirk - April 9, 1789 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 5. Donald, Alexander - Richmond - April 18, 1789 - Blow, Richard 6. Anderson, David - Petersburg - April 20, 1789 - Blow, Richard 7. Brown, James - Richmond - April 20, 1789 - Blow, Richard 8. Tyson, Daniel - Philadelphia - April 20, 1789 - Blow, Richard 9. Brown, James - Richmond - April 22, 1789 - Blow, Richard 10. Brown, James - Richmond - April 16, 1789 - Blow, Richard 11. Roper, John - Edington - April 22, 1789 - Blow, Richard 12. Brown, James - Richmond - April 22, 1789 - Blow, Richard 13. Richards, John - Edington - April 23, 1789 - Blow, Richard 14. Briggs, John H. - Sussex - April 23, 1789 - Blow, Richard 15. Fort, Joshua - Tower Hill - April 23, 1789 - Blow, Richard 16. Boritz, William - Edenton - April 23, 1789 - Blow, Richard 17. Brown, James - Richmond - April 27, 1789 - Blow, Richard 18. Peter, Thomas - Cabin Pt. - May 2, 1789 - Blow, Richard 19. Marsh, James - Petersburg - May 8, 1789 - Blow, Richard 20. Donald, Alex - Richmond - May 13, 1789 - Blow, Richard 21. Hicks, J. - May 11, 1789 - Blow, Richard 22. Briggs, John H. - May 11, 1789 - Blow, Richard 23. Richards, John H. - Copland House - May 11, 1789 - Blow, Richard 24. Richards, John H. - May 17, 1789 - Blow, Richard 25. Roper, John - Chowan - May 17, 1789 - Blow, Richard 26. Kennedy, Henry - Edenton - May 18, 1789 - Blow, Richard 27. Ramsey, Allan - Edenton - May 21, 1789 - Blow, Richard 28. Bland, Theo. Jr. - Cobham - May 29, 1789 - Blow, Richard 29. Briggs, Samuel - Petersburg - July 22, 1789 - Blow, Richard 30. Almond, Harrison - Suffolk - Sept 9, 1789 - Blow, Richard 31. Reynolds, And. - Richmond - Nov 13, 1789 - Blow, Richard 32. Misc items [five] 33. Rochells, John, account - 1785-1789 - Blow, Richard 34. Lamb and Younger - London - Aug 20, 1789 - Blow, Richard - Norfolk 35. Parker, Josh - Isle of Wright - Sept 3, 1808 - Blow, Richard 36. Davis Kerr and Young, account, undated 37. Value of Jumonds cargo, undated 38. Statement of building the ship at Hogs Island, by Mr. Diggs. 39. Selden, Wilson C. - undated - Blow, Richard 40. Fragment to Baker and Blow from Samuel Harrison, undated. 41. Rochell, John (large account) - 1780-1784 - Baker and Blow 42. Barksdale, William - undated - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth [fragment] 43. Ship accounts - Portsmouth undated - Bacon, Mr. 44. Letter [fragment] 45. Goods shipped on board the sloops and ships of Blow [eleven items] 46. Record of minor goods delivered\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1-5. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Jan-Feb 1813 - Blow, George - Williamsburg [five letters] 6. Peter Franklin Co. - Petersburg - Feb 13, 1789 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 7-9. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb-March 1813 - Blow, George - Tower Hill [three letters] 10. Christian, Edmund - Williamsburg - April 1, 1813 - Blow, George - Sussex Court House 11-15. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - April-May 1813 - Blow, George 16-17. Christian and Jones - Petersburg - July 1813 - Blow, George - Norfolk [two letters] 18. Cargill, Col. Nathan - Sussex - July 19, 1813 - Blow, George - Norfolk 19. Christian, Edmond - Williamsburg - July 30, 1813 - Blow, George 20. Christian and Jones - Petersburg - Aug 6, 1813 - Blow, George - Norfolk 21. Hall, John H. - Middleton - Sept 20, 1813 - Blow, George - Sussex - reply discussing legacy from his brother's estate 22. Winfree, Abner - Manchester - Oct 4, 1813 - Blow, George - Norfolk - discusses desire to buy land from Blow 23-27. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct-Nov 1813 - Blow, George - Tower Hill and Sussex - letters discuss camp fever and the court marshal of a friend 28. Jones, Christian - Petersburg - Nov 22, 1813 - Blow, George - Tower Hill - letter discusses the construction of a carriage for Blow 29. Barraud, Philip - Norfolk - Dec 6, 1813 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 30. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 7, 1813 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 31. Hall, John H. - Rowan - Dec 27, 1813 - Blow, George - Sussex County 32. Miller, James - Southampton - Dec 27, 1813 - Blow, George - reply concerning the use of a slave 33. Harrison, Henry J. - Sussex - Feb 26, 1813 - Blow, George 34. Barham, John - Martin's Hundred - Aug 5, 1813 - Blow, George - reply concerning a land rent from Blow 35. Johnston, Lucy and Polly - Sussex - Dec 13, 1813 - Blow, Mrs. George\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Crittenton, Levi - Petersburg - Jan 12, 1818 - Blow, George - Sussex Co. 2. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb 7, 1818 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 3. Whittocks, Ch. - Portsmouth - Feb 12, 1818 - Blow, George - Sussex Courthouse 4. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - March 28, 1818 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 5. Warwick, John - Lynchburg - March 28, 1818 - Blow, George - Sussex - reply discussing John Camm's mental condition 6. Edmunds, John - Sussex - March 29, 1818 - Blow, George 7. Hill, Joseph - March 30, 1818 - Blow, Major George - Sussex - discusses 40 apple trees that were sent 8. Hines, George [cousin] - Southampton - April 4, 1818 - Blow, George 9. Edmunds, John - April 12, 1818 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 10. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - May 2, 1818 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 11. Rochelle, James - Jerusalem - May 9, 1818 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 12. Rochelle, James - Jerusalem - May 12, 1818 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 13. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - May 13, 1818 - Blow, George - Tower Hill - reply discussing the sale of Wren's Mill 14. Schoolfield, Dr. Jos. - Portsmouth - May 15, 1818 - Blow, George - Tower Hill - religious treatise 15. Maving and Cairns - Petersburg - May 16, 1818 - Blow, George [?] 16. Scott, Robert G. - Richmond - May 23, 1818 - Blow, Major George - Sussex Courthouse 17. Jones, John - Warwick County - May 28, 1818 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 18. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - May-July 1818 - Blow, George - Tower Hill [five letters] 19. Edmunds, John - Sussex - July 7, 1818 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 20. Jones, Th. Mathew C.H. - July 8, 1818 - Blow, George - Tower Hill - reply concerning the estate of Lucy Hall 21. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Aug 5, 1818 - Blow, George - Sussex 22. Atkins, Pleasant - Petersburg - Aug 14, 1818 - Blow, George - Sussex 23. Brough, Ro. - Norfolk - Aug 31, 1818 - Blow, George - Little Town 24. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Aug 22, 1818 - Blow, George - Sussex Co. 25. Jasper, H. and L. - Lynchburg - Aug 23, 1818 - Blow, George - Sussex Co. - discusses the hire of slaves 26. Waller, William - Williamsburg - Aug 29, 1818 - Blow, George - Tower Hill - reply concerning account collections 27. Trezevant, Js. - Southampton - Aug 30, 1818 - Blow, George - Tower Hill - reply discussing a slave/free man of color 28. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Sept 1, 1818 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 29. Scott, R.G. - Richmond - Oct 29, 1818 - Blow, George - Sussex Co. - letter discussing Blow's delay in being appointed a full colonel 30. Hannon, R.F - Petersburg - Nov 14, 1818 - Blow, George - Sussex 31. Blow, Richard - Nov 1818 - Blow, George - Tower Hill [two letters] 32. Holdcroft, William - Sussex - Nov 12, 1818 - Blow, Col. George 33. Coke, Richard - Williamsburg - Dec 3, 1818 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 34. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 5, 1818 - Blow, Major George - Tower Hill 35. Cobb, George B. - Rock Landing - Dec 15, 1818 - Blow, Col. George - Tower Hill 36. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 19, 1818 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 37. Rochell, James - Jerusalem - 1818 - Blow, George - Tower Hill\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Jan 21, 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 2. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb 5, 1819 - Blow, George 3. Mattox, Col William - Prince George - Feb 19, 1819 - Blow, George - Sussex County 4. Hines, Samuel B. - Southampton - Feb 19, 1819 - Blow, George - Sussex - reply concerning a commission 5. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - March 6, 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 6. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - March 27, 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 7. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - April 17, 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 8. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - April 10, 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 9. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb 13, 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 10. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb 20, 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 11. Coke, Richard - Williamsburg - April 26, 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 12. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - June 21, 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 13. Annis, William - Northampton NC - June 25, 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 14. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 17, 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 15. Hines, Samuel B. - July 22 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 16. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 31 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 17. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Aug 21 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 18. Harrison, H.J. - Sussex - Sept 5 1819 - Blow, George 19. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Sept 11 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 20. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Sept 18 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 21. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 2 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 22. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 29, 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 23. Waller, Robert P. - Williamsburg - Oct 29 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 24. Hines, Samuel B. - Southampton - Nov 3 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 25. Blow, Richard - Southampton - Nov 13, 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 26. Blow, Richard - Southampton - Nov 27 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Cargill, N. - Sussex - Feb 8, 1813 - Blow, George - Tower Hill - letters mentions that the governor has ordered out 2000 men for the defense of Norfolk 2. Peyton, Adj Gen. Berno. - Richmond - Sept 29, 1820 - Blow, George - 15th VA Militia Sussex 3. Regimental Return, 1820 (list of company commanders and enlistments 4. General Orders, Adjutant General's Office - Blow, George, Commandant of the 15th Regt. Militia, March 1 and 25, 1823 5. Outgoing correspondence of Blow, George, 1814 and 1820 [four letters]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Leigh, Francis - Portsmouth - Oct 27, 1795 - Hall, Lee Herbert, Jonathan - Sept 17, 1796 - Hall, Lee Bodington, Mrs. - Jan 1804 - Hall, Lee Millar, Dorcas - Dec 15, 1804 - Hall, Lee Horton, Levi - 1806-1807 - Hall, Lee Rains, Js. - Feb-Aug 1807 - Hall, Lee Horton, Math. - March 7, 1808 - Hall, Lee Horton, Demsy - Aug and Nov 1807 - Hall, Lee [two letters] Norfolk Court Summons - Dec 1808 - various names [seven summonings] Beinger, Inspector D. - Aug 23, 1792 - Milhado and Blow - Port at Norfolk 2. Will of Lucy Hall, Portsmouth, Jan 10, 1809 [George Blow as executor] Estate of Lucy Hall, 1809-1811 account with G. Blow Hall, Dr. Lee, estate, Portsmouth Jones, Demsy - 1808 - Hall, Lucy L. - house rent Dagnell, Stephen - July 4, 1800 - Hall, Lee - note Leslie, Alex - Dec 1800 - Hall, Lee - note Robson, E. - Dec 1803 - Hall, Lee - note Tonkin, William - 1804-1805 - Hall, Lee - apothecary account Jones, Demsy - 1805-1807 - Hall, Lee - house rent Hall, Lee - Feb 1808 - Morre, William - building chimney Hall, Lee - 1808 - Coward, Samuel - slave hire Summons to Norfolk Court - Jan 1810 - Blow, George Aldermen - New Haven, Conn. - May 1804 - Hall, Lee Norfolk Court Summons - Dec 1808 - Hall, Lee Butt, James - Nov 1806 - Hall, Lee Norfolk County - 1810 - Estate of Lucy Hall 3. Est. Cherry, Keader - June 25, 1807 - Est. Lee Hall Foster, John - 1804-1805 - Hall, Lee - apothecary account Spalding, Reeves - June 1804 - Hall, Lee Piercy, James - 1804-1809 - Hall, Lee Bawn, James - Jan 1806 - Hall, Lee Cowper, William - Sept 1806 - Hall, Lee Etheridge, Mat - Feb 28, 1807 - Hall, Lee Brown, James - 1806 - Hall, Lee Poindexter, C.B. - Dec 31, 1807 - Hall, Lee - sale of an African-American woman 4. Fragments\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Jan 16, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 2. Hayden, Uriah - Norfolk - Sept 29, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill - reply concerning hats for the militia 3. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb 16, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 4. Murdaugh, Jas. W. - Williamsburg - Feb 23, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill - letter concerns the estate of Mrs. Hall 5. Hines, Samuel - Southampton - Feb 25, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 6. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb-April 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill [four letters] 7. Cobb, Jesse - Petersburg - May 30, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 8. Waller, Edmund - Williamsburg - June 11, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 9. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - June 11, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 10. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - June-July, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill [three letters] 11. Sharp, William - Norfolk - July 21, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 12. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 23, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 13. Cobb, Jerry - Petersburg - July 25, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 14. Pollard, Benjamin - Norfolk - July 28, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 15. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July-Aug 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill [three letters] 16. Hankin, Prior - Williamsburg - Aug 16, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill - letter discusses the sale of a property 17. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Aug 29, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 18. Rawlings, D.A. - Portsmouth - Aug 30, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 19. Cargill, Nath - Sussex - Aug 31, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 20. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Sept 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill [three letters] 21. Rawlings, A.D. - Petersburg - Sept 16, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 22. Goodall, John - Williamsburg - Sept 20, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 23. Simpson, John - Petersburg - July 20, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 24. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 11, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 25. Bassett, Burwell - Williamsburg - Oct 22, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Blow, George - undated letter - unidentified - reply discussing war conditions 2. Judgment - April 1807 - Moss, Joshua Blow and Scammell - 1808-1811 - judgments Sheriff's statement - undated - Collier Blow and Scammell - 1807-1811 Blow, Richard - Feb 15, 1811 - Barham, Samuel Blow and Scammell - 1810-1817 3. Blow, Richard - 1810 and 1811 Sheriff's Com. - 1811 - Blow, George Blow, George - 1810-1813 Blow and Scammell - 1810-1812 Hutchings, Littletown - undated - Blow, Richard Chisholm - Sept 1811 - Lightfoot Blow, Richard - 1810-1811 4. Notes [twelve] 1810 - Blow, George 5. Bassett, Burwell - Williamsburg - Oct 22, 1816 - Blow, George - Sussex 6. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Nov 5, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill - reply giving advise to G. Blow on how to build a jail 7. Blow, Richard - Dec 31, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 8. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Oct 2, 1818 - Jones 9. Blow, George - June 1814 - Hankins, Joseph - Kentucky 10. Blow - undated - Myrick, William - suit\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Thompson, Thos. - Chomchal [?] - March 23, 1787 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 2-5. Blow, George - Tower Hill - 1813 and 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth. 6. Blow, George - undated - to editor of a newspaper concerning economic changes at Portsmouth\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Briggs, John H. - Richmond - March 18, 1796 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 2. Blow, George - Tower Hill - July 28, 1809 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 3. Harrison, H.J. - Portsmouth - Aug 11, 1812 - Blow, George - Sussex 4. Blow, George - Petersburg - March 13, 1813 - Blow, Richard - Norfolk 5. Rochelle, James - Jerusalem - Nov 3, 1818 - Blow, George - Portsmouth 6. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Sept 7, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 7. Wright, William - Norfolk - March 16, 1833 - Blow, George Jr. 8. Blow, George Jr. - Portsmouth - 1837-1839 - Blow, George Sr. [ten letters] 9. May, Dandridge - Petersburg - June 6, 1864 - Blow, Mrs. L.C. 10. Blow, George Jr. - Norfolk - May 5, 1869 - Blow, George Sr. - letter discusses the prospect of an African-American serving as governor\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Jan 24, 1809 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 2. Dennis, William M. - James City - Jan 27, 1809 - Blow, George - Portsmouth 3. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb 7, 1809 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 4. Camm, John - Amherst - Feb 14, 1809 - Blow, George - Norfolk 5. Hankin, William - Williamsburg - March 22, 1809 - Blow, George - Portsmouth 6. Stokes, M. - Philadelphia - March 27, 1809 - Blow, George - Portsmouth 7. Tazewell, L.W. - Norfolk - April 18, 1809 - Blow, George - Portsmouth 8. Hankins, Jos. - Lexington, KY - April 29, 1809 - Blow, George - Norfolk 9. Rives, Landon - Norfolk - April 1809 - Blow, George - Portsmouth 10. Conway, James - Portsmouth - May 1, 1809 - Blow, George 11. Hall Estate Papers - May 1, 1809 - Blow, George - Portsmouth 12. Hankin, W. - Williamsburg - May 11, 1809 - Blow, George - Portsmouth 13. Hunter, A.R.S. - Hancock Co., Georgia - May 13, 1809 - Blow, George - Portsmouth 14. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 1, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 15. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - June 24, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 16. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - June 25, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 17. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 8, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 18. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 15, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 19. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 29, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 20. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 22, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 21. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 29, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 22. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Aug 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 23. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Aug 5, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 24. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Aug 12, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 25. Coward, Samuel - Accomack - Aug 14, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 26. Coward, Samuel - Sept 2, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 27. Campbell, James - Petersburg - Oct 11, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 28. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 14, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 29. Hall, E. - New Haven, Conn. - Oct 19, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 30. Newsom, R. - Southampton - Oct 19, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 31. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 21, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 32. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 27, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 33. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 31, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 34. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Nov 2, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 35. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 1, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 36. Brown, William Jr. - Tower Hill [manage of Tower Hill] - Dec 11, 1809 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 37. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 12, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 38. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 12, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 39. Shields, Samuel Jr. - Dec 15, 1819 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 40. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 16, 1809 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 41. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 17, 1809 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 42. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 21, 1809 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 43. Ashlock, Jos. - Dec 24, 1809 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 44. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 29, 1809 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 45. Estate of Robert Waller - Williamsburg - June 1809 - Blow, George - Williamsburg - bill from Robert Anderson\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMilitary papers, 1813-1815, payroll, accounts, and mustering records Charges vs. John Evens, Sept 1813 Charges vs. Nathan Riley, Sept 1813 Charges vs. Corp McKinnie, Sept 1813 Charges vs. G. Watts, Sept 1813 Printed forms\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Blow, George and Eliza - Dec 14, 1812 - vs. Waller, Edmund and William H. infants Bill, from R. Warbutron - April 30, 1805 - unknown Tax account - Blow, Richard - June 1805 - Sussex County Sheriff Clements, William - May 1808 - Blow and Scammell - deed Tax account - Blow, Richard - June 1804 - Southampton County Sheriff Cowper, John and Co. - 1803-1804 - Blow, Richard - protested account Hargrave, Hamlin - Sussex - Aug 1803 - Blow and Scammell - note 2. Carney, S.W. - Halifax - June 13, 1805 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 3. Composition, reply Romans 4. Blow, George - Tower Hill - March 5, 1812 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Hunter, Adam - 1806-1807 - Hall, Lee [two items] Poindexter, C.B - Sept 26, 1807 - Hall, Lucy - note Memo - March 23, 1806 - Hunter, M. Hodges, Caleb - May 1816 - Blow, George - note Latimer, M.A. - Jan 14, 1809 - Blow, Richard - rent of Portsmouth Hall lot Hunter, Mrs. - undated - Wood, Nich. - Lee Hall est Watts, Joel - Portsmouth - April 30, 1816 - Blow, George - concerning estate Gibson, Joseph - March 21, 1809 - Blow, George - concerning the estate Blow, George - July 16, 1811 - Hall, J.H. - rent for Eunice Hall, New Haven Blow, George (Justice of the Peace) - Nov 21, 1824 - Clanton, Joseph (Constable) Bond for Lucy Hall Estate, undated Bond, Nuttall and Gibson - 1809 - Blow, George [two items] 2. Dudley, George - Mathews - March 17, 1809 - Blow, George - reply discussing the Hall estate 3. Roy, James H. - Portsmouth - Dec 18, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Jan 21, 1812 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 2. Robertson, William - Petersburg - Feb 24, 1812 - Blow, George - Sussex 3. Blow, George - Tower Hill - March 4, 1812 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 4. Blow, George - Tower Hill - March 1812 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 5. Blow, George - Tower Hill - April 2, 1812 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 6. Blow, George - Tower Hill - April, 1812 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 7. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - June 20, 1811 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 8. Dew, Thos. R. - College of WandM - June 20, 1842 - Blow, George - Littleton 9. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - June 23, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 10. Akins, Pleasants - Petersburg - Aug 24, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 11. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 13, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 12. Brown, William E. - Sussex - July 1, 1811 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 13. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 24, 1811 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 14. Adams, Henry - Petersburg - Aug 28, 1811 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 15. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 27, 1811 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 16. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Aug 22, 1811 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 17. Blow, George, copy of a petition to the governor concerning a slave, 1835. 18. Copy of an agreement between R. Blow and Carter M. Jones, 1846. 19. Deed; Butt, John - Southampton - undated - Clanton, Williamson and wife 20. Document, fragment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Tax Account, Blow, Richard, 1810-1811. 2. Tax Account, Blow, George - 1812-1818 3. Blow, George exec. R.H. Waller, 1817, Clerk Chancery Court at Williamsburg and Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Blow, Richard - Norfolk - Jan 10, 1812 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 2. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Jan 29, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 3. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb 18, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 4. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb 28, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 5. Crump, Richard - Richmond - March 4, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 6. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - March 10, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 7. Hines, Will - Southampton - March 18, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 8. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - March 22, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 9. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - April 6, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 10. Cocke, Benjamin - Cabin Point - April 8, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 11. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - April 18, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 12. Blow, George - Tower Hill - June 1812 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 13. Harrison, Henry J. - Hunting Quarter - May 22, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 14. Franklin, Peter and Co. - Petersburg - May 29, 1812 - Blow, George - Norfolk 15. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 3, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 16. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 8, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 17. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 28, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 18. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 16, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 19. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Aug 7, 1809 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 20. Franklin, Peter and Co. - Petersburg - July 31, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 21. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Aug 7, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 22. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Aug 11, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 23. Aikens, Pleasant - Petersburg - Aug 29, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 24. Faulcon, Nicholas - New Hope - Aug 30, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 25. Aiken, Pleasant - Petersburg - Sept 7, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 26. Fitzgerald, William - Nottoway - Sept 9, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 27. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Sept 18, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 28. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 11, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 29. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 20, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 30. Miller, James - Dec 13, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 31. Blow, George - Williamsburg - Dec 15, 1812 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - letter discusses hope of obtaining a law license 32. Camm, John - Amherst - Dec 25, 1812 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 33. Proceedings/meeting minutes of a meeting of the Citizens of Sussex appointing delegates to the Baltimore Convention, 1832 (nominating G. Blow, Richard Epps, and William Harrison as delegates).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Cowley, S. - Portsmouth - Feb 11, 1841 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 2. Gray, Th. - Southampton - April 15, 1813 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 3. Military Papers; subsistence accounts and papers on the 4th Regiment of Norfolk 4. Avery, William - James Town - July 8, 1838 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 5. Military forms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Chair Tax, issued by US government and local county, 1815-1817. 2. Cochee Tax, 1838. 3. Stilling Tax.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Waller, William - Williamsburg - April 15, 1813 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 2. Waller, William - Norfolk - March 22, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 3. Parker, R.E. - Norfolk - July 1, 1820 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 4. Doubtfull debts, 1826. 5. Memo of George Blow's traveling expenses for Robert H. Waller estate, 1808-1817. 6. Bill, W.M. Waller, 1819-1822, Waller, W.H.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Brown, Henry - undated - Blow, George - list of debts due 2. Brown, Henry - 1784-1814 - Blow, Richard - numerous accounts 3. Gilliam, Joshua - 1785 - Foreman, Alexander 4. Mason, John - 1795 - Blow, Richard 5. Scott, Cole J. - 1790 - Blow, Richard 6. Brown, Henry - 1786 - Armstrong, Bennett 7. Blow, Richard - 1787-1790 - Sheriff of Sussex - tax accounts\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1-17. Blow, George - April-Dec 1814 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth [seventeen letters]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Jan 11, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 2. Gray, Thos. - Southampton - Jan 18, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 3. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth Jan 19, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 4. Burdge, Joel - Sussex - Jan 13, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 5. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Jan 25, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 6. Parham, Major William - Richard - Jan 27, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 7. Lanier, Capt. - Littleton - Jan 30, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 8. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb 7, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 9. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb 6, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 10. Jones, Chris - Petersburg - Feb 8, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 11. McCandlish, William - Williamsburg - Feb 11, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 12. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb 14, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 13. Hines, Robert - Smithfield - Feb 28, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 14. Fawn, Capt. John - Norfolk - March 3, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 15. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - April 13, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 16. Whitlock, Ch. - Richmond - April 16, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 17. Cary, Miles - Cobham - April 20, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 18. Barraud, Philip - Norfolk - April 25, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 19. Christian, Edmund - Williamsburg - April 23, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 20. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - April 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill [two letters] 21. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - May 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 22. Jones, Chris - Petersburg - May 1, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 23. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - May 10, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 24. Fitzgerald, William - Nottoway - May 11, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 25. Howard, Thos. - Richmond - June 3, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 26. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - June 13, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 27. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - June 10, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 28. Jones, Chr. - Petersburg - July 9, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 29. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 12, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 30. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 19, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 31. Allison, John - Petersburg - July 24, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 32. Henley, Ro. - Washington DC - July 24, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 33. Henley, Ro. - Washington DC - July 24, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 34. Jones, Ch. - Petersburg - July 26, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 35. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Aug 5, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 36. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Aug 10, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 37. Flynn, O. - Suffolk - Aug 10, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 38. Barron, Joseph A. - Norfolk - Aug 12, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 39. Simpson, John - Petersburg - Aug 13, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 40. Allison, John - Petersburg - Aug 13, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 41. Barraud, Ph. - Norfolk - Aug 18, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 42. Hawkins, J.H. - Lexington, KY - Aug 20, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 43. Peede, Robert - Portsmouth - Aug 21, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 44. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Aug 22, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 45. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Sept 16, 1814 - Blow, Eliza - Tower Hill 46. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Sept 19, 1814 - Blow, George - Quarter Masters Office 47. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Sept 26, 1814 - Blow, George - Richmond 48. Blow, Richard - Norfolk - Oct 17, 1814 - Blow, George - Richmond 49. Blow, Richard - Norfolk - Oct 27, 1814 - Blow, George - Richmond 50. Blow, Richard - Norfolk - Nov 1, 1814 - Blow, George - Richmond 51. Blow, Richard - Norfolk - Nov 11, 1814 - Blow, George - Richmond 52. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Nov 22, 1814 - Blow, George - Richmond 53. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Nov 22, 1814 - Blow, George - Richmond 54. Key, John - Dec 1, 1814 - Blow, George - Richmond 55. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 4, 1814 - Blow, George - Richmond 56. Eppes, Richard - Sussex - Dec 8, 1815 - Blow, George - Richmond 57. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 21, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 58. Cargill, Nathan - Richmond - Dec 22, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 59. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 28, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 60. Rochelle, Robert - Richmond - Dec 29, 1814 - Blow, George - Littleton 61. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 31, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 62. Misc memo by George Blow, undated, Shepard, William\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Hines, William - Southampton - May 5, 1799 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 2. Christian, Edward - Williamsburg - March 31, 1814 - Blow, George - Sussex 3. Waller, William H. - Williamsburg - July 6, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 4. Bendall, Capt. I. - Oct 14, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 5. Blow, George - Richmond - Nov 6, 1814 - Blow, Richmond - Norfolk - letter discusses conditions in the military service 6. Blow, George - Richmond - Nov 10, 1814 - Blow, Richmond - Norfolk 7. Blow, George - Richmond - Nov 15, 1814 - Blow, Richmond - Norfolk 8. Blow, George - Richmond - Dec 2, 1814 - Blow, Richmond - Norfolk 9. Blow, George - Richmond - Dec 6, 1814 - Blow, Richmond - Norfolk 10. Daniel, William - Cumberland - Jan 17, 1817 - Blow, George - Sussex 11. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb 4, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 12. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb 11, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 13. Belsches, H.C. - Richmond - Feb 13, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill - letter discusses politics 14. Daniel, William - Cumberland - Feb 28, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 15. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb 25, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 16. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - March 5, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 17. Fitzgerald, William - Nottoway - March 12, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 18. Gale, John T. - Norfolk - March 25, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 19. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - April 1, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 20. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - April 15, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 21. Rochelle, Jas. - Jerusalem - April 18, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 22. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - April 22, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 23. Gale, John T. - Norfolk - April 24, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 24. Bassett, Burwell - Williamsburg - May 16, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 25. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - June 24, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 26. Bassett, Burwell - Williamsburg - July 5, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 27. Peete, Benjamin - Sussex - July 4, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 28. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 29, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 29. Tazewell, W. - Richmond - Aug 2, 1817 - Blow, Richard - Norfolk - reply discussing an iron mill patent 30. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Aug 12, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 31. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Aug 23, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 32. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Aug 29, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 33. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Sept 9, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 34. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Sept 16, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 35. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 7, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 36. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 11, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 37. Pescud, Edward - Petersburg - Oct 19, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 38. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 25, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 39. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 28, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 40. Parham, William - Sussex - Nov 8, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 41. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Nov 4, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 42. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Nov 11, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 43. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Nov 18, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 44. Bassett, Burwell - Nov 22, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 45. Cargill, N. - Davis' Tavern, Sussex - Dec 1, 1814 - Blow, George - Richmond 46. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 2, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 47. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 11, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 48. Parker, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 16, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 49. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 31, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 50. Ruffin, Edmund - 1813-1823 - Blow, George - Tower Hill - letter discusses the Ruffin plantations 51. Harrison, Mrs. Anna B. - Hunting Quarter - Feb 3, 1826 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 52. Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg - May 1, 1829 - Blow, George - Little Town - reply discussing the management of Blow's affairs at the farm near Williamsburg\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. US Marshall - July 23, 1799 - Blow, Richard - letter discusses his feelings for held slaves 2. Brand and Toler - Hanover - Nov 6, 1800 - Blow, Richard - Norfolk 3. Gray, Edward - Washington DC- Jan 17, 1803 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 4. Gray, Edward - Southampton - July 20, 1803 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 5. Drew, Dolphin - Edenton - Oct 10, 1804 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 6. Accounts, various, 1804-1830. 7. Brown, William E. - Quartermaster - Aug 7, 1812 - Blow, George - Sussex 8. Rochelle, James - Jerusalem, VA - Oct 3, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 9. Harrison, Henry J. - Hunting Quarter - Sept 24, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 10. Robinson, James - Richmond - July 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 11. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Nov 2, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 12. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Dec 19, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 13. Blow, Robert W. - Portsmouth - Sept 1, 1820 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 14. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - April 9, 1820 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 15. Blow, George - Jan 16, 1832 - Newman and Peets - Southampton 16. Suit; G. Blow vs. Js. T. Garrison, 1832. 17. Suit; G. Blow vs. R.S. Nicholson, 1832. 18. Suit, G. Blow vs. Nicholson, 1833, Southampton Court. 19. Anderson, Peebles and Hall - Petersburg - March 26, 1838 - Blow, George - Little Town 20. Peebles and Hall - Petersburg - Sept 15, 1838 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 21. Blow, Richard - New Orleans - April 27, 1838 - Blow, George - Littletown 22. Blow, George - San Antonio - Sept 1839 - Blow, George - Littletown 23. Galt, Dickie - Williamsburg - Oct 22, 1843 - Blow, George 24. Wynne, William B. - Oct 17, 1862 - Blow, George 25. Forms, Mutual Assurance Society. 26. Amnesty application of Col. George Blow to Pres Andrew Johnson, 1865. 27. Suit; to settle the estate of George Blow, 1872. 28. Various items, miscellaneous.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Blow, George - Richmond - Sept 27, 1814 - Blow, Richard - Norfolk - reply discussing the war; battles, supplies, enlistments, etc 2. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Aug 20, 1814 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - discusses military affairs and acknowledges the gift of a sword and coat 3. Daniel, William - Cumberland, C.H. - Dec 12, 1816 - Blow, George - Sussex County 4. Waller, Edmund - Martin's Hundred - June 13, 1812 - Blow, George - Norfolk - reply discussing conditions on various plantations\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Unknown sender - Galveston - May 19, 1843 - Blow, George [ ? ] 2. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Sept 28, 1817 - Blow, George 3. Nivison, John - Norfolk - May 26, 1810 - Blow, George 4. Indenture deed of William Hardress Waller, 1820, to G. Blow 5. Copy of Richard E. Lee's Will, Norfolk, undated. 6. Copy of indenture deed, George and Eliza Blow to William Waller of Williamsburg. 7. Chowning, Noah L. - Norfolk - undated - Blow, Richard - bond\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Waller, William H. - Williamsburg - Jan 16, 1815 - Blow, George - Sussex Court House 2. Waller, William H. - Williamsburg - Jan 29, 1814 - Blow, George 3. Drew, Benjamin - Smithfield - Oct 17, 1815 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 4. Forms; Sussex Militia papers, 1813.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Camm, John - Amherst - Nov 29, 1809 - Waller, Benjamin C. - Williamsburg - reply concerning the sale of a slave 2. Copy of letter to the Masonic Lodge from George Blow. 3. Klein, J. - Norfolk - Aug 5, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 4. Daniel, William - Cumberland - Feb 28, 1817 - Blow, George - Sussex 5. Daniel, William [memo] - Richmond - June 21, 1820 - Blow, George - Sussex 6. Milhado, D. - Dec 1815 - Blow, George - Sussex [four pieces discussing financial affairs and a slave sale] 7. Laine, Ann - Dec 7, 1833 - Blow, George - Sussex 8. West, T.G. - Dec 11, 1831 - Blow, Mrs. - Tower Hill 9. Wynne, Thos. - Carter's Grove - Sept 22, 1841 - Blow, George - Norfolk\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Jan 1, 1812 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 2. Rochelle, Robert - Richmond - Jan 5, 1815 - Blow, George - Sussex Court House 3. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Jan 10, 1815 - Blow, George - Sussex - letter discusses the College of William and Mary 4. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Jan 18, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 5. Rochelle, Robert - Richmond - Jan 30, 1815 - Blow, George - Sussex 6. Fitzgerald, William - Nottoway - Jan 31, 1815 - Blow, George - Sussex 7. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb 1, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 8. Gray, Edwn. - Southampton - Feb 22, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 9. Sharp, William - Norfolk - Feb 25, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 10. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - March 3, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 11. Hines, George - Southampton - March 5, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 12. Edmonds, John - Sussex - March 10, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 13. Sharp, William - Norfolk - March 10, 1815 - Blow, George - Sussex 14. Barraud, P. - Portsmouth - March 13, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 15. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - March 15, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 16. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - April 4, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 17. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - June 9, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 18. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - June 25, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 19. Christian, Edmund - Williamsburg - June 25, 1815 - Blow, George - Sussex 20. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 2, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 21. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 11, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 22. Akin, P. - Portsmouth - July 18, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 23. Barraud, Ph. - Norfolk - July 21, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 24. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 25, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 25. Myrick, John - Southampton - July 1815 - Blow, George - Sussex 26. Myrick, John - Southampton - July 20, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 27. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Aug 21, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 28. Bell, Graham - Petersburg - Sept 5, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 29. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Sept 19, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 30. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Sept 8, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 31. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Sept 12, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 32. Adams, Robert - Petersburg - Oct 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 33. Harrison, Richard F. - Oct 1, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 34. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 17, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 35. Akins, P. - Petersburg - Oct 17, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 36. Johnston, R.M. - Cross Keys - Oct 22, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 37. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 27, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 38. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 1, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 39. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 15, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Lease of land on Skiff's Creek, James City by Robert H. Waller, 1805. 2. Vouchers; Robert Hall Waller estate, for craftsmen work, 1805-1809.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb-Dec 1820 - Blow, George [some from Mrs. G. Blow] - Tower Hill [17 letters] 2. Edmunds, John - Sussex - April 13, 1819 - Blow, George - Sussex 3. Ruffin, Edmund - Prince George - Jan 1820 - Blow, George - Sussex 4. Rochelle, James - Southampton - 1820 - Blow, George - Sussex [four letters] 5. Faulcon, Nich. - Mount Pleasant - May 13, 1820 - Blow, George - Sussex 6. Chapman, John - Wall's Bridge - March 14, 1820 - Blow, George - Sussex 7. Briggs, Henry - Jerusalem - June 20, 1820 - Blow, George - Sussex 8. Harrison, Henry J. - Feb 9, 1820 - Blow, George - Sussex 9. Waller, Edm. - Martin's Hundred, James City - Jan 3, 1820 - Blow, George - Sussex 10. Yeatman, Tho. Mathews - June 17, 1820 - Blow, George - Sussex 11. Cargill, Gen. Nath. - Petersburg - June 8, 1820 - Blow, George - Sussex 12. Hines, Ro. - Smithfield - May 20, 1820 - Blow, George - Sussex 13. Butts, John - Southampton - March 1820 - Blow, George - Sussex 14. Wrenn, Barham - Southampton - Dec 10, 1820 - Blow, George - Sussex 15. Hines, S.W. - Southampton - Dec 17, 1820 - Blow, George - Sussex 16. Waller, William H. - Williamsburg - March 3, 1820 - Blow, George - Sussex 17. Hancock, William - Blk. Water Bridge - March 13, 1820 - Blow, George - Sussex\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Blow, Richard; memo discussing the fire damages on estates, 1796-1824. 2. Blow, Richard; memo discussing these fire damages, 1821-1822. 3. Estate Papers of Lucy Hall, 1809-1816.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Remarks/Notes by Richard Blow on Mr. Hunter's notes, c. 1815. 2. Military papers, 1812-1813. 3. Correspondence; Blow, George - Tower Hill - Oct 12, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth Blow, George - Tower Hill - Sept 21, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth Edwards, L.R. - Jerusalem - Aug 30, 1836 - Blow, George - Portsmouth Haxall, William - Petersburg - Sept 2, 1812 - Blow, Richard - Norfolk\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Edmund Waller Estate Papers, 1820-1832 2. Inventory of the Lucy Hall Estate, undated. 3. Waller, William H. - Aug 4, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 4. Memo; record of cotton picked during October 18?? 5. Blow, George - July 8, 1837 - Parker, Iabez 6. Bond concerning the Waller estate, 1825-1827. 7. Statement of debts due on the R.H. Waller estate. 8. Dismissal of suit, Mr. and Mrs. George Blow vs. William H. Waller, 1817. 9. Murdaugh, J. - Portsmouth - Aug 5, 1839 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 10. Receipts of G. Blow, 1820-1832. [45 items]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Survey drawing of the Jones house and field, 1841. 2. Bonds from A.N. Laine to Joseph Branch, 1831. 3. Edwards, L.R. - Jerusalem - Aug 29, 1836 - Blow, George - Portsmouth 4. Heath and Co. - Nov 2, 1855 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 5. Avery, J. - Hick's Ford - March 28, 1834 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 6. Beers and Poindexter - 1837 - Blow, George - Portsmouth 7. Printed political notice for William H. Pegram, 1834.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Copy of the Agricultural Society of Sussex County's constitution, 1821. 2. Copy of the United Agricultural Societies of Virginia. 3. Ruffin, Edmund - Petersburg - Aug 16, 1821 - Blow, Sec. George 4. Cocke, John H. - Bremo - Dec 21, 1820 - Blow, Sec. George 5. Paper; Wilkins, John L., 1822, given at a Petersburg Ag. Society meeting. 6. Drawings concerning various agricultural practices. 7. Cargill, John - Nov 4, 1819 - Pres. of the Sussex Ag. Society 8. Speech by George Blow, undated. 9. Copy of notes by Dr. William Cocke, Sussex Ag. Society, 1822. 10. Surry Ag. Society - July 22, 1820 - Sussex Ag. Society 11. Subscription list of the Sussex Ag. Society, 1816. 12. Barton, R.P. - Springdale - July 22, 1820 - Harrison, George E. 13. Minutes of the Sussex Ag. Society, 1819-1821.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Blow, George Jr. - Portsmouth - Nov 9, 1821 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 2. Blow, George - Tower Hill - March 30, 1821 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 3. Blow, George - Petersburg - April 27, 1821 - Blow, Richard - Tower Hill 4. Blow, George - Petersburg - Aug 21, 1821 - Blow, Richard - Norfolk 5. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Sept 12, 1821 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 6. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Oct 2, 1821 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 7. Blow, Robert W. - Tower Hill - Sept 11, 1821 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 8. Blow, Robert W. - Tower Hill - Sept 19, 1821 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 9. Blow, George - Tower Hill - July 10, 1821 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 10. Blow, Norborne - Sussex - June 8, 1821 - Blow, George - Norfolk 11. Blow, George - Tower Hill - April 17, 1821 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 12. Blow, Robert W. - Tower Hill - Oct 2, 1821 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 13. Blow, Richard Jr. - Williamsburg - Feb 5, 1828 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 14. Blow, George Jr. - Hampden Sydney College - Nov 22, 1828 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 15. Blow, Robert W. - U of Virginia - May 7, 1828 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 16. Blow, George - Tower Hill - July 31, 1828 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 17. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Sept 12, 1828 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 18. B., Dr. R - Jan 1843 - Blow, George - James City Co. 19. Blow, Richard Jr. - College of William and Mary - Dec 21, 1828 - Blow, George - James City Co. 20. Blow, R.W. - Tower Hill - July 31, 1828 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 21. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Sept 21, 1828 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 22. Blow, George - Houston, Texas Territory - Feb 1841 - Blow, George - Littleton 23. Blow, George - Nov 10, 1843 - Blow, George - Martin's Hundred, James City Co. 24. Blow, George - Norfolk - Jan 26, 1843 - Blow, George - Littleton 25. Blow, George - Norfolk - April 4, 1843 - Blow, George - Littleton 26. Blow, George - Norfolk - Oct 20, 1841 - Blow, George - Littleton 27. Blow, George - Jerusalem - Aug 18 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Jan 16, 1822 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 2. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 22, 1822 - Blow, George 3. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - June 28, 1822 - Blow, George 4. Blow, Robert W. - Portsmouth - July 26, 1822 - Blow, George 5. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Jan 5, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 6. Blow, R.W. - Portsmouth - Jan 12, 1822 - Blow, Col. George - Tower Hill 7. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Jan 16, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 8. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb 27, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 9. Blow, Richard Jr. - Portsmouth - March 3, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 10. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - March 4, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 11. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - March 16, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 12. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - March 23, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 13. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - April 13, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 14. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Aug 17, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 15. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Aug 24, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 16. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Sept 7, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 17. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Sept 14, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 18. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Oct 5, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 19. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Oct 12, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 20. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Oct 13, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 21. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Nov 2, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 22. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Dec 16, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 23. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Dec 22, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 24. Blow, Robert W. - Portsmouth - undated - Blow, George - Tower Hill 25. Blow, Robert W. - Portsmouth - Oct 12, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 26. Blow, Robert W. - Portsmouth - May 4, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 27. Blow, Robert W. - Portsmouth - Dec 27, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 28. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 28, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 29. Blow, Richard Jr. - Portsmouth - Dec 15, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 30. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Dec 7, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 31. Coke, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 27, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 32. Coke, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 8, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 33. Stone, Daniel - Norfolk - Feb 16, 1822 - Blow, George - Sussex Co. 34. Hines, George - Southampton - May 8, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 35. Waller, William H. - Amherst Co. - May 24, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 36. Waller, William H. - Amherst Co. - Sept 1, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 37. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Nov 7, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 38. Hines, S.B. - Nov 3, 1822 - Blow, George - Sussex 39. Heath and Mason - Nov 30, 1822 - Blow, George - Sussex 40. Heath and Mason - Nov 27, 1822 - Blow, George - Sussex 41. Hines, George - Aug 14, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 42. Petit, William - Portsmouth - Jan 15, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 43. Stone, Daniel - Norfolk - Jan 3, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 44. Heath and Mason - Sept 6, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 45. Hines, S.B. - Sweet Springs - Sept 6, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 46. Jourdan, James - Kick's Ford - April 6, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 47. Turner, Person - April 7, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 48. Heath and Mason - April 13, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Receipts of George Blow, 1820. [two items] 2. Receipts of George Blow, 1818-1820. [24 items] 3. Sussex County tax receipt of George Blow, 1820. [showing acres of land, slaves owned, and various other property types] 4. Southampton County tax receipt of Richard Blow, 1820. [showing acres of land, slaves owned, and various other property types]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Will of John Butts, 1825. 2. Deed of Mary Butts, 1826. 3. Deed of Polly Butts, 1815. 4. Deed of John and Judith Rochelle, 1788.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Blow, Richard Jr. - Portsmouth - Jan 11, 1823 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 2. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Jan 17, 1823 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 3. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Feb 1, 1823 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 4. Gilliam, C.N. - Richmond - Feb 1, 1823 - Blow, George - Sussex 5. Cogbill, J.B. - Petersburg - April 11, 1823 - Blow, George - Sussex 6. Wyche, Capt. William - Belfield - March 19, 1823 - Blow, George - Sussex 7. Jeffrie, John M. - Sussex - June 10, 1823 - Blow, George - Sussex 8. Barham, Samuel - Southampton - June 25, 1823 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 9. Wyche, William - July 2, 1823 - Blow, George - Sussex 10. Clanton, John - Aug 3, 1823 - Blow, George - Sussex 11. Heath and Mason - 1823 - Blow, George - Sussex 12. Gilliam, Carter N. - Aug 3, 1823 - Blow, George - Sussex 13. Cooper, John C. - Petersburg - Aug 19, 1823 - Blow, George - Sussex 14. Heath and Mason - Aug 23, 1823 - Blow, George - Sussex 15. Whitehead, S. - Portsmouth - Sept 17, 1823 - Blow, George - Sussex 16. Whitehead, S. - Portsmouth - Sept 20, 1823 - Blow, George - Sussex 17. Wyche, William - Belfield - 1823 - Blow, George - Sussex 18. Heath and Mason - Nov 19, 1823 - Blow, George - Sussex 19. Hammon, R.H. - Petersburg - Nov 21, 1823 - Blow, George - Sussex 20. Heath, Joseph - Prince George - Dec 1, 1823 - Blow, George - Sussex 21. Newsom, Lucy - Southampton - Feb 6, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 22. Heath and Mason - Feb 27, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 23. Lockhart and Gordon - March 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 24. Sikes, Nelson - March 18, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 25. Gilliam, C.N. - Sussex - July 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 26. Hines, S.B. - Southampton - March 17, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 27. Robinson, William Jr. - Petersburg - April 14, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 28. Cooper, J.C. - Petersburg - Sept 16, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 29. Wyche, W.P. - Sussex - July 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 30. Rochelle, Js. - Jerusalem - June 13, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 31. Wyche, William P. - June 17, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 32. Heath and Mason - July 14, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 33. Hines, S.B. - Southampton - April 21, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 34. Dillard, Jas. - Sussex - April 26, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 35. Hines, S.B. - April 21, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 36. Rochelle, Js. - May 25, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 37. Heath and Mason - May 26, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 38. Armistead, L.M. - Petersburg - May 26, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 39. Wyche, William P. - June 11, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 40. Jones, George - Sussex - June 12, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex - reply discussing a school for the poor 41. Heath and Mason - July 5, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 42. Blackford, W. - Northampton - July 20, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 43. Rochelle, Js. - Jerusalem - Sept 15, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 44. Hines, S.B. - Southampton - Sept 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 45. Whitehead, S. - Aug 26, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 46. Rochelle, Js. - Aug 7, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 47. Cuthbert and Smith - Petersburg - Aug 7, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 48. Dufour, John F. - Jan 13, 1825 - Sec. of the Sussex Agricultural Society 49. Rochelle, Js. - Jan 4, 1825 - Blow, George - Sussex 50. Heath, Js. - Prince George - Jan 1, 1825 - Blow, George - Sussex 51. Blow, Richard - April 13, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 52. Blow, George - Aug 15, 1826 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 53. Gilliam, T.S. - April 25, 1825 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 54. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - May 2, 1825 - Blow, George - Sussex 55. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - March 5, 1825 - Blow, George - Sussex 56. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - March 14, 1825 - Blow, George - Sussex 57. Thayer, Sceva - Petersburg - July 31, 1825 - Blow, George - Sussex - reply concerning a cotton gin 58. Hite, Nich. - Sussex - June 16, 1825 - Blow, George - Portsmouth 59. Hite, Nich. - Sussex - June 7, 1825 - Blow, George - Sussex 60. Harrison, Jas. J. - Brunswick - June 7, 1825 - Blow, George - Sussex 61. Harrison, Jas. J. - Brunswick - June 7, 1825 - Blow, George - Sussex 62. Gilliam, Th. F. - Southampton - Aug 22, 1825 - Blow, George - Sussex 63. Wynne, William - Bristol - Sept 25, 1825 - Blow, George - Sussex 64. May, David - Petersburg - Oct 13, 1825 - Blow, George - Sussex 65. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Nov 14, 1825 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 66. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Nov 22, 1825 - Blow, George - Sussex - letter discusses a fire near his dwelling house in Portsmouth\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Selden, John A. - Feb 27, 1838 - Blow, George - reply concerning the sale of a slave 2. Neil and Marron - Norfolk - Sept 1821 - Blow, Mr. - Portsmouth 3. Briggs, Henry - Southampton - Oct 16, 1821 - Blow, Richard - Norfolk 4. Neilson, Thos. - Petersburg - Oct 15 - Blow, Richard - Norfolk 5. Hall and Peebles - Petersburg - Aug 18, 1842 - Blow, George - Sussex 6. Baker, Perkins - Nov 1, 1806 [ ? ] - Blow, George - Sussex 7. Neilson, Th. - Oct 29, 1824 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 8. Baker, Perkins - Sept 23, 1805 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 9. Estate papers concerning John Chappell, 1830-1831.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. U of Virginia - July 3, 1827 - Blow, George - Sussex - reply discussing the conduct of Robert Blow as a student 2. Report card from U of V, July 1, 1827. 3. Report card from U of V, July 23, 1827. 4. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 10, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 5. Blow, Richard Jr. - Portsmouth - July 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 6. Blow, R.W. - Portsmouth - Sept 24 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown - letter discusses the College of William and Mary 7. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 2, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 8. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 9, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 9. Blow, Robert - Richmond - Oct 5, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 10. Blow, George Jr. - Portsmouth - Oct 17, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 11. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Oct 19, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 12. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Oct 30, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 13. Blow, Robert W. - U of Virginia - Oct 26 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 14. Blow, Richard Jr. - Williamsburg - Nov 5, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown - complains about conditions at the College of William and Mary 15. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Jan 2, 1826 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 16. Gurley, John M. - Jerusalem - Oct 2, 1827 - Blow, George - Sussex County 17. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Nov 28, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 18. Cogbill, Mason and Co. - Petersburg - Nov 28, 1827 - Blow, George - Southampton 19. Heath and Mason - Sept 28, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 20. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Sept 25, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 21. Heath and Mason - Sept 25, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 22. Applewhite, H. - Cowman's Well, Sussex - July 24, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 23. Blow, George Jr. - Portsmouth - May 3, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 24. Gurley, R.R. - June 19, 1827 - Blow, George - Sussex\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Blow, Richard Jr. - Portsmouth - April 1, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 2. Blow, Richard Jr. - Portsmouth - April 26, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 3. Blow, Robert - U of Virginia - June 20, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 4. Blow, Robert - U of Virginia - Oct 10, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 5. Blow, Robert - U of Virginia - Nov 13, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 6. Report card, U of Virginia 7. Blow, Robert W. - March 1, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 8. Blow, Robert - April 2, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 9. Blow, Robert - May 1, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 10. Blow, Robert - June 1, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 11. Jones, S. - Kings Creek, James City Co. - Oct 13, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 12. Blow, Richard S. - Portsmouth - Aug 8, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 13. Blow, Richard S. - Portsmouth - Dec 18, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 14. Blow, Richard S. - Portsmouth - Dec 31, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 15. Blow, George Jr. - Portsmouth - Dec 31, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 16. Blow, R. Jr. - Oct 18, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill - letters discusses life at the College of William and Mary 17. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Aug 14, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 18. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Aug 19, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 19. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - July 18, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 20. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Aug 28, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 21. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Sept 18, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 22. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Sept 28, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 23. Heath, Joseph - Prince George - Dec 28, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 24. Collier, William A. - Sept 4, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 25. Blow, George - Sept 29, 1827 - Jones, Scervant - Kings Creek 26. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - June 12, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 27. Rochelle, Robert - Humphreys Co., TN - June 1, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 28. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - May 26, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 29. Magee, Robert - May 12, 1827 - Blow, George - Sussex 30. Heath and Mason - June 12, 1827 - Blow, George - Sussex 31. Rochelle, James - Jerusalem - May 4, 1827 - Blow, George - Sussex 32. Heath and Mason - April 30, 1827 - Blow, George - Sussex 33. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - April 18, 1827 - Blow, George - Sussex 34. Blow, Robert - Portsmouth - April 1827 - Blow, George - Sussex 35. Heath and Mason - April 6, 1827 - Blow, George - Sussex 36. Blow, Richard Sr. - March 6, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 37. Heath and Mason - Feb 26, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 38. Heath and Mason - Feb 22, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 39. Heath and Mason - Feb 19, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 40. Heath and Mason - Jan 27, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 41. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Jan 23, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 42. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Jan 21, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 43. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Jan 16, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 44. Heath and Mason - Jan 11, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 45. Heath and Mason - July 19, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 46. Butts, Mary - Jan 9, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 47. Rochelle, James - April 30, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 48. Harrison, Js. J. - May 15, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 49. Waller, Edmund - James City Co. - 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Plat-Round Hill Swamp, James Baker surveyor, undated (refers to the Nottoway Indians 2. Pledge between R. Downman and G. Hines that they will refrain from liquor, 1821. 3. Estate of Edmund Waller, 1827-1830. 4. Commission office, 1829. 5. Account of G. Blow concerning the estate of E.W. Jones, 1827-1828. 6. Estate of E. Jones and J. Butts, note, 1828. 7. Pollok and Co. - Richmond - Oct 2, 1805 - Blow, Richard - Norfolk 8. Felts, Henry - May 16, 1833 - Blow, George - Sussex - receipt for bond\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Proctor of U of Virginia - Feb 15, 1827 - Blow, George - Sussex 2. Blow, Robert W. - U of Virginia - April 26, 1828 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 3. Report card of George Blow, Jr., 1828. 4. Report card of George Blow, Jr., 1828. 5. Report card of George Blow, Jr., 1829. 6. Report card of George Blow, Jr., 1829. 7. Report card of George Blow, Jr., 1829. 8. Report card of George Blow, Jr., 1829. 9. Blow, George Jr. - Hampden City - Jan 17, 1829 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 10. Blow, George Jr. - Hampden City - March 8, 1829 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 11. Blow, George Jr. - Hampden City - March 31, 1829 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 12. Blow, George Jr. - Hampden City - Dec 7, 1828 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 13. Blow, George Jr. - U of Virginia - July 13, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 14. Blow, George Jr. - U of Virginia - Dec 25, 1831 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Report card, U of V, 1828. 2. Blow, Robert W. - March 1, 1828 - Blow, George - Sussex 3. Blow, Robert W. - April 1, 1828 - Blow, George - Sussex 4. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - April 1, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 5. Blow, Richard Jr. - College of William and Mary - June 15, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 6. Blow, Richard Jr. - College of William and Mary - Oct 1, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 7. Bosher, Thomas M. - The Main, James City Co. - Oct 2, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 8. Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg - April 28, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 9. Webb, W.W. - Williamsburg - July 9, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 10. Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg - Sept 27, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 11. Jones, S. - Williamsburg - June 11, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 12. Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg - June 14, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 13. Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg - July 19, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 14. Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg - Aug 22, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 15. Webb, W.W. - Williamsburg - July 14, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 16. Rochelle, James - Jerusalem - July 14, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 17. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Nov 17, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 18. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Aug 12, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 19. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Sept 23, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 20. Thayer, Henry H. - Petersburg - Nov 1, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 21. Blow, Richard - Oct 25, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 22. Hines, George - Jerusalem - June 23, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 23. Whitehead, J. - Norfolk - Nov 6, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 24. Delk, William H. - York Co. - Nov 13, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 25. Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg - Feb 29, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 26. Hines, S.B. - May 4, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 27. Sheets, Anty - Albemarle - Sept 10, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 28. Smith, Chas. - Sussex - July 20, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 29. Blow, Richard - April 29, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 30. Atkinson - Smithfield - Nov 8, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 31. Blow, Richard - Oct 14, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 32. Blow, Richard - Sept 16, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 33. Blow, Richard - Feb 12, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 34. Blow, Richard - Feb 18, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 35. Rochelle, James - April 23, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 36. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - July 5, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 37. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Jan 17, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 38. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Jan 22, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 39. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Jan 31, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 40. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Feb 13, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 41. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - March 14, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 42. Prichard, J. - Petersburg - April 10, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 43. Blow, George - May 12, 1828 - Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg 44. Cogbill, Mason and Co. - 1828 - Blow, George - Sussex 45. Heath and Mason - undated - 1828 - Blow, George - Sussex 46. Blow, Richard - Aug 25, 1828 - Blow, George - Sussex 47. Heath and Mason - Oct 4, 1828 - Blow, George - Sussex 48. Cogbill, Mason and Co. - Oct 14, 1828 - Blow, George - Sussex 49. Fielding, Rose - Oct 22, 1828 - Blow, George - Sussex 50. Bosher, Thos. M. - The Main, James City Co. - Oct 28, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 51. Heath and Mason - Nov 5, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 52. Heath and Mason - Nov 29, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 53. Heath and Mason - Dec 15, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 54. Cogbill, Mason and Co. - Dec 17, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 55. Robertson, William Jr. - Petersburg - Dec 17, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 56. Blow, Richard - Dec 22, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 57. Blow, Richard - May 19, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 58. Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg - Dec 22, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 59. Clanton, Jas. - April 27, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 60. Blow, Richard - July 1, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 61. Blow, Richard - June 3, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Blow, Richard Jr. - College of William and Mary - April 24, 1828 - Blow Richard Sr. - Portsmouth 2. Blow, Richard Jr. - College of William and Mary - June 5, 1828 - Blow Richard Sr. - Portsmouth 3. Daniel, Judge William - Lynchburg - Jan 19, 1819 - Blow, George 4. List of bonds due to Blow and Scammell, 1811.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Estate papers of Robert B. Gilliam, 1827-1828. [72 pieces] 2. Edmund and W.H. Waller estates, 1828. [6 pieces] 3. Tuition fee paid by G. Blow for his daughters' schooling. 4. Tax account of Sussex County for G. Blow's land, 1828. [Showing record of land, slaves owned, and other]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Accounts of George Blow with John W. Byrd, 1828-1829. [25 pieces] 2. Estate papers of Mary Butts, 1826-1829. [5 pieces] 3. Land tax accounts of Richard Blow, 1828-1829. [6 pieces] 4. Estate papers of the Gilliam family, 1826-1829. [55 pieces] 5. Personal account of G. Blow with blacksmiths. [10 pieces]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Sept 23, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 2. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - March 23, 1821 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 3. Whitehead, T. - Feb 21, 1821 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 4. Clairboren, P.W. - Williamsburg - March 4, 1821 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 5. Blow, R. Jr. - Portsmouth - Nov 6, 1824 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 6. Blow, R. Sr. - Dec 21, 1821 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 7. Blow, R. Sr. - Dec 4, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 8. Blow, R. Jr. - Feb 25, 1823 - Blow, Mrs. George - Tower Hill 9. Blow, R. Sr. - March 15, 1823 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 10. Blow, Robert - April 12, 1823 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 11. Blow, R. Sr. - May 3, 1823 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 12. Blow, R. Sr. - June 2, 1824 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 13. Blow, R. Sr. - July 20, 1824 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 14. Blow, R. Sr. - Aug 20, 1824 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 15. Blow, R. Sr. - Sept 21, 1824 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 16. Blow, R. Sr. - Dec 19, 1824 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 17. Blow, R. Sr. - Jan 10, 1825 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 18. Blow, R. Sr. - March 29, 1825 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 19. Blow, R. Sr. - July 9, 1825 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 20. Blow, R. Sr. - Sept 17, 1824 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 21. Blow, R. Sr. - Oct 4, 1825 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 22. Blow, R. Sr. - Oct 11, 1825 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 23. Blow, George - Tower Hill - May 31, 1826 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 24. General Orders from Adj. General - March 4, 1823 - Comm. of the 15th VA militia - Sussex Co. 25. Downman, Robert - Oct 2, 1821 - Blow, Colonel 26. Hines, L.B. - Southampton - March 6, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Prospectus of Leroy Anderson - 1829 - reply discussing a metrical version of the Declaration of Independence. 2. Blow, Richard - 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 3. Blow, Richard - Nov 16, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 4. Blow, Richard - Sept 7, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 5. Blow, Richard - Aug 4, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 6. Blow, Richard - May 13, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 7. Byrd, J.W. - Williamsburg - May 13, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 8. Byrd, J.W. - Williamsburg - April 18, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 9. Smith, Chas. - Williamsburg - March 6, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 10. Byrd, J.W. - Williamsburg - Jan 16, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 11. Byrd, J.W. - Williamsburg - Aug 22, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 12. Byrd, J.W. - Williamsburg - Nov 4, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 13. Byrd, J.W. - Williamsburg - Dec 15, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 14. Byrd, J.W. - Williamsburg - Sept 6, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 15. Smith, Chas. - Williamsburg - Jan 12, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 16. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Sept 16, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 17. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Dec 22, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 18. Whitehead, J. - Norfolk - Jan 10, 1829 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 19. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Jan 18, 1829 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 20. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Jan 27, 1829 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 21. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - March 25, 1829 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 22. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - March 24, 1829 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 23. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - March 17, 1829 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 24. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Feb 10, 1829 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 25. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - April 10, 1829 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 26. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - July 28, 1829 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 27. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Sept 8, 1829 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 28. Lewis, Herbert Jr. - Martin's Hundred - Sept 8, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 29. Lewis, Herbert Jr. - Martin's Hundred - April 17, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 30. Lewis, Herbert Jr. - Martin's Hundred - Nov 10, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 31. Lewis, Herbert Jr. - Martin's Hundred - Dec 18, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 32. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Oct 11, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 33. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - April 17, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 34. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Aug 24, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 35. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Sept 7, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 36. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Oct 13, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 37. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 38. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 39. Coleman, William - Hog's Island - Oct 1, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 40. Blow, R. Sr. - Portsmouth - April 21, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 41. Blow, R. Sr. - Portsmouth - Aug 25, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 42. Blow, R. Sr. - Portsmouth - Sept 2, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 43. Blow, R. Sr. - Portsmouth - Sept 1, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 44. Blow, R. Sr. - Portsmouth - Sept 29, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 45. Blow, R. Sr. - Portsmouth - Oct 6, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 46. Blow, R. Sr. - Portsmouth - Dec 15, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 47. Murdough, John - Portsmouth - Dec 22, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 48. Selden, Miles C. - Allen's Quarter - 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 49. Lewis, Herbert - Martin's Hundred - 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 50. Heath, H.G. - Prince George - Dec 31, 1829 - 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex - discussing the hire of a slave 51. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Feb 16, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 52. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Feb 24, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 53. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - March 28, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 54. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - April 19, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 55. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - May 16, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 56. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - May 27, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 57. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - June 24, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 58. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - July 29, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 59. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - July 17, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 60. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 61. Lewis, Herbert Jr. - Martin's Hundred - Aug 11, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 62. Lewis, Herbert Jr. - Martin's Hundred - Feb 27, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 63. Lewis, Herbert Jr. - Martin's Hundred - May 5, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 64. Lewis, Herbert Jr. - Martin's Hundred - June 20, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 65. Lewis, Herbert Jr. - Martin's Hundred - 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 66. Lewis, Herbert Jr. - Martin's Hundred - 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 67. Jones, Willie C. - Southampton - July 19, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 68. Byrd, John W. - Norfolk - June 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 69. Smith, Chas. - Williamsburg - May 23 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 70. Tatum, Nathl. - Norfolk - April 18, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 71. Watson, T. - Tree Hill - April 19, 1829 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 72. Watson, T. - Richmond - July 12, 1829 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 73. Watson, T. - Richmond - July 18, 1829 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 74. Wilson, Jas. R. - Chuckatuck - July 20, 1829 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 75. Wyche, William P. - Sussex - June 24, 1829 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 76. Rochelle, James - Jerusalem - June 23, 1829 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 77. Rochelle, James - Jerusalem - March 25, 1829 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 78. Rochelle, James - Jerusalem - March 31, 1829 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 79. Griffin, S.S. - Williamsburg - May 11, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 80. Anderson, J.J. - Tree Hill - June 23, 1829 - Blow, George - Tower Hill\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Rochelle, James - Jerusalem - March 26, 1829 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 2. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Oct 1, 1832 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 3. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Oct 3, 1832 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 4. Cooper, James - Texas - Sept 23, 1833 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 5. Bragg, Jones and Co. - Petersburg - 1834 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 6. Blow, George - Feb 3, 1834 - Cargill, John - Sussex 7. Blow, George - May 16, 1834 - Woods, Henry - Norfolk 8. Moody, William M. - Williamsburg - Oct 25, 1834 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 9. Murdaugh, John - Richmond - Dec 20, 1835 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 10. Johnson, William - Oct 15, 1835 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 11. Blow, George - Tower Hill - March 19, 1836 - Mason, John Y. - Washington DC 12. Parker, Jabez - Richmond - July 23, 1837 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 13. Blow, George - Williamsburg - July 19, 1837 - Parker, Jabez - Richmond 14. Anderson, Peebles and Hall - Petersburg - Nov 18, 1837 - Blow, George - Tower Hill\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Blow, Richard Jr. - Philadelphia - April 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 2. Blow, Richard Jr. - Philadelphia - March 16, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 3. Blow, Richard Jr. - Philadelphia - March 27, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 4. Jones, S. - King's Creek, James City Co. - April 3, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 5. Harbert, Lewis - Martin's Hundred, James City Co. - Jan 6, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 6. Harbert, Lewis - Martin's Hundred, James City Co. - Feb 6, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 7. Harbert, Lewis - Martin's Hundred, James City Co. - April 30, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 8. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Jan 5, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Little Town 9. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Jan 12, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Little Town 10. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Jan 25, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Little Town 11. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Feb 2, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Little Town 12. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Feb 9, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Little Town 13. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - April 12, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Little Town 14. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - April 16, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Little Town 15. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - April 26, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Little Town 16. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - May 3, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Little Town 17. Blow, Richard Sr. - Old Place - Oct 2, 1809 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 18. Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg - Jan 26, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 19. Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg - April 16, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 20. Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg - May 10, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 21. Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg - Jan 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 22. Blow, George - Sussex - April 7, 1830 - Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg 23. Coke, Richard - Williamsburg - March 26, 1830 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 24. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - March 26, 1830 - Blow, George - Tower Hill\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - June-Dec 1830 - Blow, George - Sussex 2. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - May 24, 1830 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 3. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - June 21, 1830 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 4. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Aug 8, 1830 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 5. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Aug 18, 1830 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 6. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Aug 20, 1830 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 7. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Sept 3, 1830 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 8. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Sept 24, 1830 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 9. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Nov 22, 1830 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 10. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Dec 26, 1830 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 11. Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg - Aug 24, 1830 - Blow, George - Littletown 12. Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg - Dec 7, 1830 - Blow, George - Littletown 13. Blow, Richard Jr. - Philadelphia - May 23, 1830 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 14. Blow, Richard Jr. - Philadelphia - June 27, 1830 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 15. Blow, Richard Jr. - Philadelphia - Aug 18, 1830 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 16. Blow, Richard Jr. - Philadelphia - Sept 13, 1830 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 17. Blow, Richard Jr. - Philadelphia - Oct 23, 1830 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 18. Blow, Richard Jr. - Philadelphia - Nov 1, 1830 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 19. Blow, George Jr. - May 30, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Little Town 20. Lewis, Herb. - Martin's Hundred - July 10, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Little Town 21. Lewis, Herb. - Martin's Hundred - June 12, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Little Town 22. Lewis, Herb. - Martin's Hundred - Sept 8, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Little Town 23. Brown Dr. Thos. - July 22, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex 24. Chappell, Jas. - Copperhonk Springs - June 30, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex 25. Chappell, Jas. - Copperhonk Springs - Aug 4, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex 26. Robertson, Arch. - Hog Island - Oct 6, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Little Town 27. Smith, Chas. - Limestone Co. Ala. - Oct 18, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex 28. Hines, Samuel B. - Jerusalem - Dec 31, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex 29. Newsom, Lucy - Southampton - June 26, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - March 19, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex 2. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - March 23, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex 3. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - July 3, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 4. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - July 11, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 5. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Aug 18, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex 6. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Nov 5, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex 7. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Dec 3, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex 8. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Dec 12, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 9. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Dec 14, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex 10. West, Henry M. - Aug 11, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 11. Smaw, George - Oct 30, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 12. Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg - Feb 5, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 13. Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg - May 22, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 14. Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg - July 19, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 15. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Jan 13, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 16. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Feb 12, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 17. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Feb 17, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 18. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Feb 20, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 19. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - March 2, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 20. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - July 6, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 21. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - July 23, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 22. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - July 25, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 23. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Aug 1, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 24. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Aug 8, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 25. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Aug 10, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 26. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Aug 13, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 27. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Aug 17, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 28. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Aug 22, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 29. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Aug 27, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 30. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Aug 31, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 31. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Sept 3, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 32. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Sept 7, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 33. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Sept 17, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 34. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Nov 2, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 35. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Dec 5, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 36. Jordan, Jas. - Isle of Wright - Feb 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex 37. Hines, Samuel B. - Southampton - Feb 9, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 38. Rochelle, James - Jerusalem - May 15, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 39. Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill - Sept 1816 - Pollard, Benjamin - Norfolk - letter note sent 40. Blow, George Sr. - March 27, 1817 - Bragg and Cook - Petersburg 41. Blow, R. and Co. - Norfolk - Southampton - Dec 23, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 42. Scott, John L. - Southampton - Dec 23, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 43. Rochelle, James - Jerusalem - Jan 22, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 44. Hines, Samuel B. - July 7, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Deed forms 2. Copy of contract for the building of Peter's Bridge (near Tower Hill) 3. Blow, George - Tower Hill - circa 1810 - Hines, R. - Smithfield 4. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Aug 12, 1812 - Hall, John H. - Petersburg 5. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Aug 27, 1812 - Klein, Jacob - Norfolk 6. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Dec 2, 1813 - Robinson, Anty - Williamsburg 7. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Dec 2, 1813 - Barraud, Dr. P - Norfolk 8. Blow, Richard - July 31, 1816 - Blow, George 9. Blow, George - Tower Hill - July 21, 1814 - Jones, Ch. T. 10. Howard, Th. C. - Richmond - May 16, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 11. Howard, Th. C. - Richmond - June 18, 1814 - Blow, George 12. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Feb 8, 1814 - Fawn, John Capt - Norfolk 13. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Dec 16, 1817 - Williams, Fred - Petersburg 14. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Sept 28, 1818 - Scott, R.G. - Richmond 15. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Dec 11, 1818 - Camm, John 16. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Dec 12, 1818 - Cobb, Geo. - Rock Landing 17. Blow, George - Tower Hill - June 6, 1820 - Faulcon, Nicholas - 18. Blow, George - Tower Hill - May 27, 1917 - Allison and Fitzgerald 19. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Oct 26, 1816 - B. Bassett and J. Goodall 20. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Dec 23, 1819 - Waller, Edmund C. 21. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Dec 12, 1818 - Walker, John M. 22. Blow, George - Portsmouth - Nov 22, 1820 - Waller, William - Williamsburg 23. Blow, George - Tower Hill - June 13, 1817 - Bassett, Burwell - Williamsburg 24. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Dec 23, 1819 - Waller, Edmund - Martin's Hundred, James City Co. 25. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Dec 1819 - Christian, Edmund - Richmond 26. Blow, George - Tower Hill - undated - Ruffin, Edmund - Prince George 27. Blow, George - Tower Hill - March 9, 1825 - Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth 28. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Dec 30, 1829 - Blow, Richard Sr. 29. Blow, George - Tower Hill - 1819 - Waller, Dr. Ro. P - Williamsburg 30. Blow, George - Tower Hill - April 26, 1830 - West, Henry 31. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Nov 26, 1830 - Branch, Thos. - Petersburg 32. Blow, George - Tower Hill - April 26, 1830 - Heath and Mason - Petersburg 33. Blow, George - Tower Hill - April 1819 - Heath and Mason - Petersburg 34. Blow, George - Tower Hill - 1817 - Overseers of the Poor - Southampton 35. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Feb 14, 1831 - Branch, Thos. - Petersburg 36. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Feb 16, 1831 - Garrett, R.M. - Williamsburg 37. Blow, George - Tower Hill - March 4, 1831 - Turner, John D. 38. Blow, George - Tower Hill - March 25, 1831 - Moody, William - Northampton, NC 39. Blow, George - Tower Hill - undated - West, Mr. 40. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Dec 25, 1830 - Heath, Henry G. - Prince George 41. Blow, George - Tower Hill - June 15, 1830 - Watson, Thos. - Richmond 42. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Oct 5, 1830 - Robertson, Arch. - Hog Island 43. Blow, George - Tower Hill - July 18, 1829 - Robertson, Arch. - Tree Hill\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Blow, R.W. - U of Virginia - Oct 30, 1826 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex Courthouse 2. Report card of R.W. Blow from U of Virginia, 1826. 3. Blow, Richard Jr. - Portsmouth - Jan 1, 1826 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex Courthouse 4. Blow, Richard Jr. - Philadelphia - March 1, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex Courthouse 5. Colonization Society - Washington DC - Feb 5, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex Courthouse 6. Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg - 1831 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown [four letters] 7. Garrett, R.M. - Williamsburg - 1831 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown [two letters] 8. Semple, James (Judge) - Williamsburg - 1831 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill [two letters] 9. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - March 16, 1831 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 10. Blow, Richard Jr. - Portsmouth - March 1831 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill [two letters] 11. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - 1831 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex [four letters] 12. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - 1827 and 1831 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill [two letters] 13. Harrison, James J. - Diamond Grove - March 17, 1826 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 14. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - 1826 and 1831 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill [17 letters] 15. Atkinson, Arch. - Richmond - Jan 27, 1831 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 16. Smaw, George - Martin's Hundred - June 5, 1831 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 17. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - 1831 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex [9 letters] 18. Garrett, R.M. - Williamsburg - Jan 25, 1831 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 19. Downman, Lucy - Feb 15, 1831 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 20. Blow, George - June 3, 1817 - Camm, John - Lynchburg 21. Blow, Richard Jr. - Portsmouth - 1826 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill [two letters] 22. Wyche, William - Littletown - Feb 12, 1826 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 23. Rochelle, James - Jerusalem - April 13, 1826 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 24. Watkins, John D. - New Kent Ch. - March 15, 1826 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 25. Smith, Charles - Limestone Co. Ala. - Jan 2, 1831 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 26. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - July 4, 1831 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 27. Moody, William - Mt. Forest, NC - 1831 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill [four letters] 28. Smaw, George - Martin's Hundred - Nov 18, 1831 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 29. Cary, George B. - Southampton - May 28, 1831 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Weston, Samuel - Norfolk - March 25, 1833 - Blow, George - Littletown 2. Weston, Samuel - Portsmouth - March 27, 1833 - Blow, George - Littletown 3. Smith, Chas. - Alabama - March 31, 1833 - Blow, George - Littletown 4. Rochelle, Jas. - Southampton - May 1833 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 5. Parker, W.H. - Belvedere - July 27, 1833 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 6. Smith, Philip - Surry C.H. - Aug 18, 1833 - Blow, George - Sussex 7. Cooper, James - Austin TX - Aug 31, 1833 - Blow, George - Sussex 8. Petway, Henry - Southampton - Sept 23, 1833 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 9. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - May 16, 1833 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 10. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - June 6, 1833 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 11. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - June 24, 1833 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 12. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - April 30, 1833 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 13. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - July 31, 1833 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 14. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Sept 16, 1833 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 15. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Nov 30, 1833 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 16. Smaw, George - Martin's Hundred - Sept 28, 1833 - Blow, George - Sussex 17. Coke, John - James City - Nov 18, 1833 - Blow, George - Sussex 18. Farmer's Bank - Norfolk - May 4, 1833 - Blow, George - Sussex 19. Farmer's Bank - Norfolk - Sept 5, 1833 - Blow, George - Sussex 20. Farmer's Bank - Norfolk - Dec 2, 1833 - Blow, George - Sussex 21. Farmer's Bank - Norfolk - July 1, 1833 - Blow, George - Sussex\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1-16. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Jan-Oct 1835 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 17. Butts, Edward - Southampton - Jan 13, 11835 - Blow, George - Sussex 18. Chandler, J.A. - Portsmouth - March 7, 1835 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 19. Aldridge, A. - Stony Creek - July 25, 1835 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 20. Vaiden, M.J. - Sussex - Aug 1, 1835 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 21. Haxall and Co. - Richmond - Aug 13, 1835 - Blow, George - Littletown 22. Ruffin, Edmund - Prince George - Sept 4, 1835 - Blow, George - Littletown 23. Jones, William L. - Warwick - Sept 4, 1835 - Blow, George - Littletown 24. Moody, William M. - Williamsburg - Sept 8, 1835 - Blow, George - Littletown 25. Bun and Co. - Richmond - Sept 16, 1835 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 26. Wynne, Thos. - Yorktown - Sept 14, 1835 - Blow, George - Littletown 27. Wood, H.J. (Farmer's Bank) - Norfolk - Nov 2, 1835 - Blow, George - Sussex 28. Hines, S.B. - Southampton - Dec 2, 1835 - Blow, George - Sussex\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Blow, George Jr. - Portsmouth - Aug 9, 1838 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 2. Blow, R. - New Orleans - Feb 28, 1839 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 3. Seldon, John A. - Westover - March 15, 1838 - Blow, George - Tower Hill - reply concerning the sale of a slave 4. Letter fragment, Jan 6, 1838. 5. Vest, W.W. - Williamsburg - May 6, 1838 - Blow, George - Martin's Hundred 6. Vest, W.W. - Williamsburg - Nov 26, 1838 - Blow, George - Portsmouth 7. Blow, George - Martin's Hundred - July 20, 1838 - Smithers, G. - Queen's Creek, James City Co. 8. Pearman, Miller - Martin's Hundred - April 13, 1838 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 9. Blow, George - Sussex - June 14, 1838 - Johnson, William - Littletown 10. Blow, George - Williamsburg - July 18, 1838 - Ball, Samuel - Richmond 11. Waller, Corbin - Williamsburg - Feb 12, 1838 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 12. Hunt, E.H. - Williamsburg - March 12, 1838 - Blow, George - Littletown 13. Beasley, William H. - Williamsburg - Aug 2, 1838 - Blow, George - Littletown 14. Jackson, William - Williamsburg - undated - Blow, George - Littletown 15. Vest, W.W. - Williamsburg - Aug 13, 1838 - Blow, George - Littletown 16. Johnson, William - Richmond - May 22, 1838 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 17. West, W.W. - Williamsburg - May 22, 1838 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 18. Peebles and Hall - Petersburg - Aug 1838 - Blow, George - Sussex 19. Johnson, William - Richmond - Oct 20, 1838 - Blow, George - Sussex 20. Cowles, Stephen - Portsmouth - Oct 22, 1838 - Blow, George - Littletown 21. Haxall and Col. - Richmond - Aug 25, 1838 - Blow, George - Littletown 22. Dimmock, Chas. - Portsmouth - Nov 1838 - Blow, George - Portsmouth 23. Johnson, William - Richmond - Sept 8, 1838 - Blow, George - Littletown 24. Goodwyn, W.B. - Southampton - March 12, 1838 - Blow, George - Sussex 25. Harrison, B.P. - Petersburg - Aug 31, 1838 - Blow, George - Littletown 26. Smith, Polly - Alabama - Sept 22, 1838 - Blow, George - Littletown 27. Peebles and Hall - Petersburg - Sept 18, 1838 - Blow, George - Littletown 28. Peebles and Hall - Petersburg - Sept 8, 1838 - Blow, George - Littletown 29. Wood, H. and Sons - Norfolk - Oct 19, 1838 - Blow, George - Littletown 30-49. Anderson, Peebles and Hall - Jan-Dec 1838 - Blow, George - Sussex [19 letters] 50. Haxall and Co. - Richmond - Sept 15, 1838 - Blow, George - Littletown 51. Johnson, William - Petersburg - Feb 21, 1838 - Blow, George - Littletown 52. Blow, George - Williamsburg - Oct 15, 1838 - Johnson, Wm - Richmond 53. Johnson, William - Petersburg - March 22, 1838 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 54. Johnson, William - Petersburg - Aug 5, 1838 - Blow, George - Littletown 55. Johnson, William - Petersburg - Nov 7, 1838 - Blow, George - Sussex\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Blow, George Jr. - U of Virginia - Dec 5, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Portsmouth 2. Blow, Norborne - Portsmouth - Nov 3, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 3. Cocke, John W. Sr. - Mt. Pleasant - June 3, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 4. Southall, G.W. - Williamsburg - Feb 7, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 5. Butts, Elly - Southampton - Jan 9, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 6. Blow, George Jr. - Portsmouth - Jan 17, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 7. Crockett, J. - Petersburg - Feb 7, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Southampton 8. Blow, George - Sussex - Feb 18, 1834 - Heath and Mason 9. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Feb-Dec 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex [18 letters] 10. Redwood, R.E. - Petersburg - April 7, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 11. Marks, William B. - Petersburg - March 11, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 12. Cooper, Ben - Sussex - March 24, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 13. Rochelle, Js. - Hermitage - Sept 7, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 14. Browne, Orra A. - Jerusalem - June 19, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 15. Nash, E.P. - Norfolk - June 4, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 16. Farmer's Bank - Norfolk - July 7, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 17. Allein, Jos. - Tappahannock - Aug 30, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 18. Newsome, J.A. - Southampton - Aug 27, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 19. Haxall, R.B. and Co. - Richmond - Oct 6, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 20. Allyn and Robertson - Norfolk - Nov 11, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 21. Judkins, G.J. - Southampton - Nov 24, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 22. Cooper, John J. - Petersburg - Dec 3, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 23. Allein, Jos. - Surry C.H. - Dec 29, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 24. Haxall and Co. - Richmond - Dec 30, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Griffith, David - Portsmouth - Jan 4, 1836 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 2. Mason, John Y. - Washington DC - Jan 15, 1836 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown - discussing Blow's son and his release from the military academy on account of an injury 3. Cobb, Jer. - Southampton - Feb 17, 1836 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 4. Ruffin, Edmund - Petersburg - April 14, 1836 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 5. Henderson, Thomas - Fort McHenry, Baltimore - Feb 29, 1836 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown - ask Blow to write J.W. Mason about being readmitted to the academy 6. Newsom, Lucy - Southampton - May 11, 1836 - Blow, George - Sussex 7. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - March-April 1836 - Blow, George - Sussex [12 letters] 8. Moody, William - Mt Forest, NC - May 2, 1836 - Blow, George - Sussex 9. Farmer's Bank - Norfolk - May 9, 1836 - Blow, George - Sussex 10. Sledge, Thomas - Sussex - May 22, 1836 - Blow, George - Sussex 11. Newsom, Lucy - June 16, 1836 - Blow, George - Sussex 12. Newsom, Lucy - Nov 28, 1836 - Blow, George - Sussex 13. Baird, Benjamin - Tower Hill - July 29, 1836 - Blow, George - Sussex 14. Haxall and Co. - Richmond - Aug 3, 1836 - Blow, George - Sussex 15. Broughton, T.G. - Norfolk - Sept 1, 1836 - Blow, George - Sussex 16. Mouthcastle, S.M. - James City - Sept 24, 1836 - Blow, George - Sussex 17. Cabaness, Jas. - Williamsburg - Sept 14, 1836 - Blow, George - Sussex 18. Judkins, Gray - Southampton - Oct 1, 1836 - Blow, George - Sussex 19. Gracie and Sargent - New York - Oct 10, 1836 - Blow, George - Sussex 20. Hunt, E.H. - Williamsburg - Oct 26, 1836 - Blow, George - Sussex 21. Haxall and Co. - Richmond - Nov 30, 1836 - Blow, George - Sussex\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Blow, George - Williamsburg - Jan 1809 - Blow, Richard - Norfolk - reply discussing a slave on Robert H. Waller's estate 2. Felts estate papers, 1833. 3. Petty accounts, 1838-1842. 4. Petty accounts with Mary Laine, 1843. 5. Account of Dr. Richard Blow, 1834. 6. Cowan, Henry - James City - Jan 4, 1812 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 7. Blow, R. - Portsmouth - March 30, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 8. Blow, R. - Portsmouth - Oct 6, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 9. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Oct 1, 1812 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 10. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Oct 25, 1812 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 11. Hines, William - March 19, 1812 - Blow, George 12. Hines, George - Southampton - March 19, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 13. Hines, Robert - Smithfield - Nov 14, 1812 - Blow, George - Sussex 14. Aiken, Pleasant - Oct 13, 1812 - Blow, George - Sussex 15. Hall, John H. - Petersburg - May 5, 1812 - Blow, George - Sussex 16. Bennett, William - Norfolk - April 30, 1812 - Blow, George - Sussex 17. Fitzgerald, William - June 16, 1812 - Blow, George - Sussex 18. Hall, J.H. - Petersburg - Nov 19, 1812 - Blow, George - Sussex\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Blow, George - Jerusalem - Jan 21, 1834 - Blow, George Jr. 2. Hurt, E.H. - Williamsburg - March 5, 1836 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 3. Estate papers of Drury Cooper, 1833. 4. Tickets and receipts/petty accounts, 1831-1839. [30 pieces]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Byrd, J.W. - Williamsburg - Sept 24, 1832 - Blow, George - Littletown 2. Byrd, J.W. - Williamsburg - Oct 24, 1832 - Blow, George - Littletown 3. Byrd, J.W. - Williamsburg - July 17, 1832 - Blow, George - Littletown 4. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Sept 4, 1832 - Blow, George - Littletown 5. Davis, William - New Orleans - Jan 30, 1832 - Blow, George - Portsmouth 6. Rochelle, James - Jerusalem - Jan 25, 1832 - Blow, George - Littletown 7. Pettis, Madison - James City - Jan 2, 1832 - Blow, George - Sussex\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Dec 22, 1821 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 2. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Nov 10, 1828 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 3. Blow, Robert - U of Virginia - Jan 9, 1828 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 4. Blow, R. - College of William and Mary - March 27, 1828 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 5. Blow, Richard - College of William and Mary - Nov 28, 1828 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 6. Blow, Richard - College of William and Mary - Dec 17, 1828 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 7. Blow, George Jr. - Portsmouth - March 14, 1837 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 8. Blow, George Jr. - Petersburg - Feb 21, 1837 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex 9. Blow, Richard Jr. - Sussex - July 29, 1843 - Blow, George - James City 10. Goosly, William - York - Dec 9, 1801 - Jackson, George - Williamsburg 11. Kirby, Bennett - Martin's Hundred - Nov 5, 1837 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 12. Kirby, Bennett - Sept 1, 1837 - Blow, George - Sussex 13. Hunt, E.H. - Williamsburg - March 15, 1837 - Blow, George - Littletown 14. Moody, William - Northampton - May 13, 1837 - Blow, George - Littletown 15. Moody, William - Northampton - May 26, 1837 - Blow, George - Littletown 16. Simmons, Daniel - Southampton - March 25, 1837 - Blow, George - Sussex 17. Mountcastle, Soane - Williamsburg - April 20, 1837 - Blow, George - Littletown 18. Murfee, Jas. - Murfee's Depot - Jan 14, 1837 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 19. Nicholson, Jesse - Portsmouth - March 6, 1821 - Blow, Mr. 20. Newsom, Lucy - Southampton - June 3, 1837 - Blow, George - Sussex 21. Murfee, Jas - Jan 20, 1837 - Blow, George - Sussex 22. Kennedy, Peter - Dec 6, 1837 - Blow, George - Portsmouth 23. Nicholson, Jesse - Portsmouth - Sept 18, 1828 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 24. Atkinson, A. - Smithfield - Sept 28, 1828 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 25. Niemeyer, Ch. - Portsmouth - Oct 3, 1828 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 26. Morgan and Cooper - Murfreesboro - Feb 18, 1828 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 27. Allen, Jos. - Richmond - Feb 6, 1828 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 28. Fergusson, Benjamin - Balto - Aug 1821 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 29. Edwards, L.R. - Jerusalem - March 25, 1837 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 30. Key, Robert - Oak Grove - May 23, 1837 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 31. Parker, Jabaz - Richmond - Sept 14, 1837 - Blow, George - Littletown 32. Moody, William - May 23, 1837 - Blow, George - Littletown 33. Key, Robert - Oak Grove - May 8, 1837 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 34. Allen, Rich. - Williamsburg - March 1, 1837 - Blow, George - Littletown 35. Wakerman - Jersey City - March 15, 1837 - Blow, George - Sussex Court House 36. Briggs and Thomas - Jan 28, 1837 - Blow, George - Sussex 37. Cowley, Stephen - Portsmouth - Feb 21, 1837 - Blow, George - Littletown 38. Anderson, Peebles and Hall - Petersburg - Feb-July 1837 - Blow, George - Littletown 39. Heath and Co. - Petersburg - Jan 20, 1837 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 40. Heath and Co. - Petersburg - Jan 28, 1837 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 41. Murdough, J.M. - Dec 3, 1837 - Blow, George - Tower Hill\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Blow, George - undated - Rochelle, James - Jerusalem 2. Pettit, W. - Portsmouth - Dec 21, 1821 - Blow George - Tower Hill 3. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Nov 24, 1821 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 4. Blow, George - Portsmouth - Oct 11, 1836 - Heath and Co. - Petersburg 5. Blow, George - Portsmouth - Oct 10, 1836 - Welles and Co. - Petersburg 6. Blow, George - Williamsburg - June 1836 - Haxall and Co. - Richard 7. Blow, George - Portsmouth - Oct 10, 1836 - Gracie and Sargent - New York 8. Blow, George - March 20, 1836 - Henderson, Dr. Thomas - Fort McHenry 9. Blow, George - Tower Hill - 1835 - Hines, S.B. 10. Hines, S.B. - Sept 20, 1835 - Blow, George 11. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Nov 27, 1835 - Edwards, Mr. 12. Blow, George - Tower Hill - July 1835 - Murdaugh, Mr. - Portsmouth 13. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Nov 26, 1834 - Kirby, Col. Bennett - James City 14. Blow, George - Tower Hill - March 15, 1834 - Mason, John Y. - US Congress 15. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Oct 1834 - Blow, Richard Jr. - Paris 16. Blow, George - Littletown - Nov 30, 1833 - Coke, John - Williamsburg 17. Blow, George - Littletown - Nov 10, 1836 - Myers, Mr. - Norfolk 18. Blow, Robert W. - Portsmouth - Aug 27, 1834 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 19. Blow, George - Tower Hill - undated - Blow, George Jr. - College of William and Mary 20. Blow, George - Tower Hill - July 28, 1836 - Haxall and Co. - Richmond 21. Blow, George - Tower Hill - July 28, 1833 - Parker, Col. William 22. Blow, George - Sussex - July 8, 1833 - Woddis 23. Blow, George - Sussex - Nov 23, 1833 - Cooper, James - Texas\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Blow, George Jr. - San Antonio, TX - Aug 7, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 2. Blow, George Jr. - San Antonio, TX - June 25, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 3. Blow, George - Tower Hill - June 14, 1839 - Wynne, Thomas - James City 4. Wynne, Thomas - Grove - May 30, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 5. Blow, George Jr. - Portsmouth - Dec 13, 1841 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 6. Blow, Richard - Petersburg - Nov 14, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 7. Gurley, W.D. - Hicksford - Jan 31, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 8. Smither, G. - Martin's Hundred - March 18, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 9. Vest, W.W. - Williamsburg - Feb 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 10. Blow, G. - Williamsburg - July 9, 1839 - Peebles and Hall - Petersburg 11. Vest, W.W. - Williamsburg - Nov 13, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 12. Pegram, Paul - Norfolk - Nov 19, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 13. Allen, Richard - James City - Nov 19, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 14. Cowley, Stephen - Portsmouth - Aug 10, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 15. Peebles and Hall - Petersburg - July 12, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 16. Cowley, S. - Portsmouth - July 11, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 17. Blow, George - Littletown - July 1, 1839 - Johnson, W. - Petersburg 18. Johnson, William - Petersburg - June 29, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 19. Cowley, S. - Portsmouth - Aug 7, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 20. Vest, W.W. - Brooksville - Sept 1, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 21. Cowley, S. - Portsmouth - Sept 23, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 22. Wright, William - Norfolk - June 17, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 23. Vest, W.W. - New York - Sept 12, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 24. Peebles and Hall - Petersburg - April 19, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 25. Cooke, G.B. - Norfolk - March 22, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 26. Blow, George - James City - July 22, 1839 - Walter Taylor Co. 27. Blow, George - James City - July 22, 1839 - Cowley, S. - Portsmouth 28. Peebles and Hall - Petersburg - Dec 31, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 29. Cowley, S. - Portsmouth - Dec 27, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 30. Farmer's Bank - Norfolk - Dec 27, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 31. Peebles and Hall - Petersburg - Dec 10, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 32. W.H. Taylor and Co. - Norfolk - Dec 27, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 33. Peebles and Hall - Petersburg - Oct 25, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 34. Farmer's Bank - Norfolk - April 1, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 35. Peebles and Hall - Petersburg - Jan-Oct 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown [11 letters] 36. Forbles, William - Portsmouth - June 10 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 37. Robertson, Allyn - Norfolk - Oct 7, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 38. Wright, William - Norfolk - July 25, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 39. James and Co. - Petersburg - Sept 19, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 40. Cowley, S. - Portsmouth - Jan-Aug 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown [three letters] 41. Allyn and Robertson - Norfolk - Sept 5, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 42. Farmer's Bank - Norfolk - June-Aug 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown [two letters] 43. Blow, George - Martin's Hundred - July 22, 1839 - Allyn and Robertson 44. Dickson, H. and H. - Norfolk - Jan 20, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 45. Farmer's Bank - Norfolk - Feb 11, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 46. Dickson, H. and H. - Norfolk - April 28, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 47. W.H. Taylor and Co. - Norfolk - July 29, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 48. Cowley, S. - Portsmouth - July 29, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 49. Johnson, William - Petersburg - April-May 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown [two letters]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Murdaugh, J. - Portsmouth - April 3, 1839 - Blow, George - Sussex 2. McClandish, R.M. - Williamsburg - May and June, 1839 - Blow, George - Sussex [two letters] 3. Blow, George - Littletown - Jan-June 1839 - various receivers 4. Batsford, S.N. - Norfolk - March 8, 1839 - Blow, George\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. œOn the Liberty of the Press, speech given at the College of William and Mary by Samuel Betrahn, 1803. 2. Tuition receipts, 1803-1841. 3. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - June 3, 1826 - Blow, Robert - U of Virginia 4. Blow, Robert - U of Virginia - 1826 and 1828 - to Richard and George Blow [five letters] 5. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - June 6, 1826 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 6. Blow, George - Tower Hill - June 14, 1826 - Blow, Robert - Sussex 7. Parker, Jabez - Richmond - July 21, 1837 - Blow, George - Hog Island 8. Picture and article on an agricultural machine. 9. Drawing of Hunter's Mill, circa 1821. 10. Waller, William H. - Sussex - March 15, 1817 - Blow, George 11. Papers concerning the Williamsburg company of militia commanded by R.H. Waller, 1803. 12. Bassett, Burwell - Williamsburg - June 1, 1833 - Blow, George - Sussex 13. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Sept 30, 1820 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 14. Blow, George - Tower Hill - June 14, 1826 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Dew, Thomas R. - College of William and Mary - April 12, 1840 - Blow, George - Littletown 2. Vest, W.W. - Williamsburg - Jan 6, 1840 - Blow, George - Littletown 3. Vest, W.W. - Williamsburg - Feb 3, 1840 - Blow, George - Littletown 4. Smither, George - Martin's Hundred - Mary 25, 1840 - Blow, George - Littletown 5. Smither, George - Martin's Hundred - Jan 22, 1840 - Blow, George - Littletown 6. Wilson, James - Smithfield - March 4, 1840 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 7. Sykes, Z. - Norfolk - Aug 12, 1840 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 8. Circular of U of Virginia - March 11, 1840 - Blow, George - Littletown 9. Blow, William N. - Williamsburg - Feb 23, 1840 - Blow, George - Littletown 10. Blow, Richard - Petersburg - Sept 2, 1840 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 11. Blow, Richard - Petersburg - May 18, 1840 - Blow, George - Littletown 12. Blow, George Jr. - Tower Hill - July 20, 1840 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 13. Blow, George Jr. - Tower Hill - Dec 6, 1840 - Blow, George - Littletown 14. Parker, Jabez - Richmond - June 18, 1840 - Blow, George - Littletown 15. Watts, Samuel - Portsmouth - Oct 1, 1840 - Blow, George - Littletown 16. Parker, William - Aug 27, 1840 - Blow, George - Littletown 17. Blow, Richard Jr. - Petersburg - Nov 15, 1840 - Blow, George - Littletown - reply concerning the shooting of Judge Mason's brother by William Harrison's son 18. Hines, Samuel B. - Jerusalem - July 30, 1840 - Blow, George - Littletown 19. Accounts of George Blow, 1840s.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Peebles and Hall - Petersburg - 1842 - Blow, George - Littletown [12 letters] 2. Cowley, S. - Portsmouth - 1842 - Blow, George - Littletown [three letters] 3. Lankford, J. - Southampton - 1842 - Blow, George - Littletown [two letters] 4. Vest, W.W. - Williamsburg - March 22, 1842 - Blow, George - Norfolk 5. Taylor and Co. - Norfolk - April 15, 1842 - Blow, George - Littletown 6. Galt, Alex - Norfolk - June 20, 1842 - Blow, George - Littletown\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Deed of Trust between George Blow and Newit and Almon Branch for rent of Blow's land, 1845. 2. Unidentified sender - undated - Blow, George 3. Hansford, Benjamin - Charleston - Oct 1843 - Blow, George [two letters]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Appraisal of R.H. Waller estate, undated. [fragment] 2. Account with Josias Moody, Williamsburg blacksmith, 1792. 3. Newell, T.H. - Tower Hill - 1841 - Blow, George - Portsmouth 4. Mangram, J.H. - Sussex - 1843 - Blow, George - Sussex 5. Rochelle, James - Jerusalem - 1843 - Blow, George - Littletown 6. Newell, T.N. - Tower Hill - 1841 - Blow, Mrs. - Littletown 7. Vaughan, Peter - Southampton 1841 - Blow, George - Littletown 8. Newell, T.N. - Sussex - 1841 - Blow, George - Littletown 9. Various letters and accounts concerning the G. Blow plantation, 1840-1844. 10. Southampton accounts, 1840-1845. 11. Petersburg accounts, 1843. 12. Parker, Jabez - Richmond - Aug 17, 1843 - Blow, George - Littletown 13. Norfolk and Portsmouth accounts, 1843. 14. Lively, Ch. - aboard the Patrick Henry - 1843 - Blow, George - Grove Wharf\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Blow, Richard Jr. - Nov 23, 1844 - Blow, George - Norfolk 2. Blow, George - Littletown - Feb 9, 1844 - Chamberlayne, R.H. - Norfolk 3. Blow, George Jr. - Norfolk - Dec 1843 - Blow, George Sr. - Grove Wharf 4. Blow, George Jr. - Norfolk - Dec 1843 - Blow, George Sr. - Little Town 5. Blow, George Jr. - Norfolk - Dec 1843 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 6. Blow, Richard - Nov 22, 1843 - Blow, George 7. Blow, Richard - Sussex - June 15, 1844 - Blow, George Sr. - Williamsburg 8. Blow, Norborne - James City - Nov 1844 - Blow, George Jr. - Norfolk 9. Blow, Norborne - James City - Nov 4, 1844 - Blacknall, Mrs. - Norfolk 10. Blow, Norborne - James City - Oct 6, 1844 - Blow, George Sr. - Norfolk 11. Blow, Norborne - James City - Feb 26, 1844 - Blow, George - Littletown 12. Blow, Norborne - James City - March 27, 1844 - Blow, George - Littletown 13. Blow, Norborne - James City - April 23, 1844 - Blow, George - Littletown 14. Galt, Dickie - Williamsburg - Oct 2, 1844 - Blow, George - Norfolk 15. McCandlish, R.M. - July 16, 1844 - Blow, George - Martin's Hundred 16. Galt, Dickie - Williamsburg - Oct 13, 1844 - Blow, George - Norfolk 17. Galt, Dickie - Williamsburg - Oct 15, 1844 - Blow, George - Norfolk 18. Galt, Dickie - Williamsburg - Nov 10, 1844 - Blow, George - Norfolk 19. Hunt, E.H. - Williamsburg - Nov 18, 1844 - Blow, George - Elizabeth City 20. Griffin, Dr. S. - Williamsburg - July 15, 1840 - Blow, George 21. Palmer, William - Richmond - Nov 8, 1844 - Blow, George - Norfolk 22. Palmer, William - Richmond - Sept 30, 1844 - Blow, George - Norfolk 23. King and Southall - Norfolk - Sept 18, 1844 - Blow, George - Grove Wharf 24. Donald and Co. - Baltimore - Oct 7, 1844 - Blow, George - Norfolk 25. Cowley, S. - Portsmouth - Aug 23, 1844 - Blow, George - Littletown 26. Blow, George Jr. - Norfolk - April 13, 1844 - Blow, George - Littletown 27. Pettmay, Lucy B. - undated - Blow, George 28. Cowley, S. - Portsmouth - March 11, 1844 - Blow, George - Littletown 29. Cowley, S. - Portsmouth - Feb 17, 1844 - Blow, George - Littletown 30. Cowley, S. - Portsmouth - Feb 8, 1844 - Blow, George - Littletown 31. Lawrence, W.B. - Portsmouth - Feb 7, 1844 - Blow, George - Littletown 32. Rochelle, James W. - Jerusalem - Dec 20, 1843 - Blow, George - Littletown 33. Rochelle, James W. - Jerusalem - Dec 20, 1843 - Blow, George - Littletown 34. Smither, George - Martin's Hundred - Jan 24, 1841 - Blow, George - Littletown 35. Vest, W.W. and Co. - Williamsburg - Jan 25, 1843 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 36. Blow, George - Tower Hill - May 20, 1842 - Vest, W.W. 37. Galt, Dickie - Grices Farm - Dec 12, 1844 - Blow, George - Norfolk 38. Palmer and Co. - Oct-Nov 1844 - Blow, George 39. Carroll, Jas. - Surry - Feb 4, 1842 - Blow, George - Sussex 40. Wilson, H. - PandR Railroad Co. - Jan 27, 1842 - Blow, George - Sussex\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Blow, Norborne - James City - Jan 15, 1845 - Blow, William N. - Littletown 2. Blow, Norborne - James City - Jan 6, 1845 - Blow, George Jr. - Norfolk 3. East, William - Williamsburg - Jan 8, 1845 - Blow, George - Littletown 4. Peebles and Davis - Petersburg - Feb 14, 1845 - Blow, George - Littletown 5. Hall and Vaughan - Petersburg - Jan 1, 1845 - Blow, George - Sussex 6. Hall and Vaughan - Petersburg - Jan 31, 1845 - Blow, George - Sussex 7. Lemuel, Peebles - Jan 1, 1845 - Blow, George - Sussex 8. Mercer, John C. - Williamsburg - Jan 10, 1844 - Blow, George - Norfolk\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Couper, John - Norfolk - July 15, 1802 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 2. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 15, 1802 - Couper, John - Norfolk 3. Couper, John - Norfolk - July 16, 1802 - Blow, Richard 4. Blow, G. - Feb 26, 1821 - Hall, C. - Norfolk 5. Blow, George - Sussex - Nov 26, 1822 - Hall, Chris - Norfolk 6. Hall, Ch. - Norfolk - Nov 5, 1822 - Blow, George - Sussex Court House 7. Blow, George - Tower Hill - May 17, 1828 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 8. West, T.G. - Dec 17, 1836 - Blow, Mrs. 9. West, Henry - Dec 26, 1834 - Blow, Co. 10. Blow, Mrs. - Dec 1836 - West, Henry M. 11. Briggs, William Sr. - Dec 14, 1836 - West, Mr. 12. Haxall, R.B. - Richmond - Sept 20, 1835 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 13. West, T.G. - Dec 1836 - Blow, Mrs. 14. French, William - Norfolk - Aug 2, 1842 - Blow, George - Newsoms Depot 15. Cowley, S. - Portsmouth - Dec 31, 1842 - Blow, George - Portsmouth 16. Vest, W.W. - Williamsburg - Aug 29, 1842 - Blow, George - Littletown 17. Carroll, James - Isle of Wright - Dec 22, 1842 - Blow, George - Sussex 18. Hines, S.B. - Southampton - June 13, 1842 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 19. West, T.G. - Old Place - Dec 1836 - Blow, Mrs. - Tower Hill 20. Newsomes - Jan 14, 1844 - Blow, George 21. Sussex Treas. Account - 1877 - Blow, William N. 22. Bond, Potts to Blow, 1862. 23. Essay œWhite Persons Murdered in Southampton County by Negros in 1831 in all 55 by Nat Turner Confession, with names listed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Aug 12, 184 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 2. Petersburg accounts, 1850s. [28 items]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Richard Blow's account with Lamb and Younger, England, 1792. 2. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Jan 3, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 3. James City County Court appraisal of slaves and personal property of R.H. Waller, 1808. 4. Tazwell, L.W. (lawyer) letter, undated. Discusses R.H. Waller's slaves. 5. Memo book 3, 1837. [fragment] 6. Speech by George Blow given at the Agricultural Society, undated. 7. Holt, Marg. - Newport News - undated - Baker, Richard Sr. 8. Cunningham, William - U of Virginia - May 29, 1826 - mother 9. Kendall, W.P. - Camp McGrath - undated - Blow, George [?] 10. Robertson, William - Petersburg - July 14, 1833 - Blow, George [?] 11. Owners of Schooners, 1792 12. Hewlett, William - Williamsburg - 1817 - Blow, George 13. Petty accounts of the Blow family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBox 31a: Blow Family Papers; Correspondence, Legal Papers, and Military Papers, 1795-1922.\u003c/b\u003e 1. Will of Anne Wright, 1795. [Mother of Richard Blow?] 2. Genealogical material on the Waller family of England, 1847. 3. Correspondence of George P. Blow, La Salle, Ill. 4. Correspondence between George Blow and Fannie Hunter. 5. Correspondence of George P. Blow; pensions for Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 for Richard Blow and his descendants. 6. Papers concerning Capt. William Lamb's Company of Rifles also known as the Woodis Riflemen of Nofolk, VA, undated. 7. Report of the 3rd VA Regiment of the VA Militia-Col. James G. Hodges, 1860. 8. Papers and letters of Edmund Muller. 9. Information on the Blow family during the time of Queen Elizabeth [of England]. 10. Information on the Waller family during the time of Queen Elizabeth. 11. 17th century indentures and leases, England, Waller family. 12. Sermon by Rev. C.E. Grammer in memory of Gen. Richard L. Page, 1801. 13. Correspondence of George P. Blow to people in England, 1920-1921. 14. Correspondence between William N. Blow, Jr. and Fannie Hunter, 1894-1907. 15. Circular to creditors of the late Republic of Texas, 1848.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Norfolk memorandum book of bank dealings, 1837-1841. 2. Farmer's Bank account, 1852. 3. Worthington and Lewis, 1860. 4. Munford, Sarah - Williamsburg - Sept 2, 1860 - Blow, Norborne 5. Mercer, Dr. John C. - March 10, 1862 - Blow, George - Tower Hill [?] 6. Norfolk tax account of George Blow, 1861. 7. Memo book, 1861. 8. Memo book, 1860. 9. Miscellaneous papers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Bank transactions, 1850. 2. Note; John Cowper and Co. - Norfolk - July 16, 1802 - Blow, Richard 3. Receipts for hogsheads on Sloop Adolphus, 1781. 4. Goods shipped on Adolphus to R. Edwards, South Quay, VA, undated. 5. Blow, George - Dec 29, 1828 - Whitehead, Swepton - Norfolk 6. List of fees due to A. Robinson, Williamsburg District Court. 7. W. Whitaker and C. Travis - Williamsburg - July 20, 1792 - Rev. S. Shield and John Bracken 8. Moore, E.W. - Norfolk - Jan 26, 1862 - Blow, George 9. Blow, George - Sussex - undated 10. Copy of muster of the Sussex Light Dragoons, Capt B.W. Belsches Company, 1861. 11. Insurance papers of William Cracken, Maindenhall, 1805. 12. Miscellaneous papers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Byrd, J.W. - Williamsburg - March 20, 1830 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 2. Waller, William H. - Norfolk - July 1816 - Blow, George - Littletown 3. Green, James S. - Wilmington - 1858 - Blow, George 4. Papers concerning the Dismal Swamp Canal Company, 1813-1815. 5. Sussex County tax papers concerning the G. Blow papers, 1874. 6. Receipts and agreement between T.G. Elliot and William N. Blow, 1887. 7. Correspondence; replies from the Raleigh and Wilmington Railroad Company and the Wilmington and Weldon Railroad Company, 1858. 8. M.H. [Mrs. Hunter ?] - Alexandria - May 23, 1875 - Blow, William - Tower Hill 9. Note to Richard Blow for a $2088 purchase, 1789. 10. Blow, George - Sussex - July 18, 1831 - Turner, Thomas - Sussex 11. Waller, Logan - Richmond - Aug 12, 1843 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 12. Beers and Poindexter - Richmond - Aug 12, 1837 - Blow, George Jr. - Portsmouth 13. Goodwyn and Kerlin - Emporia - Aug 25, 1905 - Blow, Cargill 14. Fragments \u003cb\u003eBox 31a: Blow Family Papers; Correspondence, Legal Papers, and Military Papers, 1795-1922.\u003c/b\u003e 1. Will of Anne Wright, 1795. [Mother of Richard Blow?] 2. Genealogical material on the Waller family of England, 1847. 3. Correspondence of George P. Blow, La Salle, Ill. 4. Correspondence between George Blow and Fannie Hunter. 5. Correspondence of George P. Blow; pensions for Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 for Richard Blow and his descendants. 6. Papers concerning Capt. William Lamb's Company of Rifles also known as the Woodis Riflemen of Nofolk, VA, undated. 7. Report of the 3rd VA Regiment of the VA Militia-Col. James G. Hodges, 1860. 8. Papers and letters of Edmund Muller. 9. Information on the Blow family during the time of Queen Elizabeth [of England]. 10. Information on the Waller family during the time of Queen Elizabeth. 11. 17th century indentures and leases, England, Waller family. 12. Sermon by Rev. C.E. Grammer in memory of Gen. Richard L. Page, 1801. 13. Correspondence of George P. Blow to people in England, 1920-1921. 14. Correspondence between William N. Blow, Jr. and Fannie Hunter, 1894-1907. 15. Circular to creditors of the late Republic of Texas, 1848.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSee notes for Box 31.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Memo book; transactions of G. Blow. Concerns the settlement of the R.H. Waller estate, 1807-1813. 2. Memo book; Sussex and Southampton County tax accounts of George Blow, 1810-1841. 3. Memo book and diary concerning farm problems and crops, 1850. 4. Account book of the Edmund Waller estate, G. Blow, 1827. 5. G. Blow's traveling memo book, 1843. 6. Memo book of G. Blow's bonds due, 1814. 7. Memo book, wood contract, 1852. 8. Memo book, band transactions, 1859. 9. Memo books, cash books, 1856-1861. 10. Memo book of George Blow, 1848. 11. Correspondence of Norborne Blow with Tazewell Taylor, 1873. 12. Sheriff of Southampton County to G. Blow, undated. 13. Frank Ruffin to G. Blow [?], 1873. 14. Blow, George - undated - William N. Blow 15. Account with W.N. Blow, 1871.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cb\u003e\n\n\n\nBox 33b: Blow Family Papers; Correspondence and Papers, 1772-1901.\u003c/b\u003e","\u003cb\u003eFolder 1: Correspondence and papers of Richard Blow, 1785-1806.\u003c/b\u003e","\u003cb\u003eFolder 2: Blow family correspondence, 1852 and 1860-1862.\u003c/b\u003e","\u003cb\u003eFolder 3: Correspondence and legal papers of Richard Blow, 1783 and 1807-1808.\u003c/b\u003e","\u003cb\u003eFolder 4: Correspondence and papers of Richard Blow, 1772-1817.\u003c/b\u003e","\u003cb\u003eFolder 5: Lee Hall family correspondence, Virginia and Connecticut, 1792-1806. [36 pieces]\u003c/b\u003e","\u003cb\u003eFolder 6: Incoming correspondence of Richard and George Blow, 1784-1817.\u003c/b\u003e","\u003cb\u003eFolder 7: Theater bills (1877-1882) and Radford newspapers (1901).\u003c/b\u003e","\u003cb\u003e\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003c/b\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBlow Family Papers, Financial Papers, 1785-1827. \n1. Pocket book of George Blow, inventory concerning the estate of the Elizabeth Gilliam, 1811.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e2. Pocket book of R.H. Waller; 1785-1808. This book s incontainformation on numerous governmental workings in Williamsburg, such as sheriff tickets, record of repairs on the Capitol in Williamsburg, and other papers. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e3. Leather book of George Blow; concerns the estate of W.H. Waller, 1827. [108 pages] \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Office rent of Robert H. Waller to Mary Singleton, 1786.\n2. Notice of partnership of Blow  Scammell at Tower Hill, 1809.\n3. Chart showing the Belsches family.\n4. Fort, Joshua – Tower Hill – Nov 24, 1788 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth –\nletter discusses tobacco farming\n5. Blow  Scammell – Tower Hill – Sept 28, 1803 – Blow, Richard –\nPortsmouth – letter discusses brick making\n6. Blow  Scammell – Tower Hill – Dec 8, 1802 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n7. Blow  Scammell – Tower Hill – Aug 2, 1806 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n8. Blow  Scammell – Tower Hill – Sept 23, 1802 – Blow, Richard –\nPortsmouth\n9. Blow, Richard – Norfolk – Aug 12, 1800 – Blow,  Scammell\n10. Drew, Dolphin – Portsmouth – March 5, 1805 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n11. Lamb  Younger – London – July 2, 1801 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n12. Crew, Robert – London – Sept 20, 1784 – Blow  Barksdale\n13. Crew, Robert – London – Dec 20, 1784 – Blow  Barksdale\n14. Blow  Barksdale – Petersburg – June 17, 1785 – Blow, Mr.\n15. Philip Momart  Co. – Guernsey – Dec 21, 1788 – Barksdale, William –\nPetersburg\n16. Crew, Robert – London – March 16, 1785 – Blow  Barksdale\n17. Tyson, Daniel – Philadelphia – April 16, 1785 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n18. Lamb  Younger – London – May 23, 1799 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n19. Lord, Daniel – New York – Aug 1, 1804 – Hall, Dr. Lee – Portsmouth\n20. Mitchell  Sons – Nantucket – 1812 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n21. Jones, John B. – Petersburg – June 28, 1895 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n22. Smythe  Co. – Madeira – June 23, 1785 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n23. Crew, R. – London – Feb 2, 1785 – Blow  Barksdale\n24. Crew, R. – London – Jan 15, 1785 – Blow  Barksdale\n25. Brothers de Banquo – Dunkirk – April 2, 1791 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n26. Brothers de Banquo – Dunkirk – June 7, 1791 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n27. Strange, James – Petersburg – Oct 30, 1805 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n28. Hines, Robert – Petersburg – July 15, 1802 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n29. Lightfoot, William – Pleasant Oaks – Sept 28, 1807 – Blow, Richard –\nPortsmouth\n30. Hines, R. – Petersburg – Sept 28, 1803 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n31. Butler, Dannie – City Point – Nov 6, 1788 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n32. Crew, Robert – London – Feb 28, 1785 – Blow  Barksdale – Portsmouth\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Blow, Livinia – March 10, 1862 – Blow, George\n2. Mercer, John C. – Oct 22, 1861 – Blow, George\n3. Mercer, John C. – April 22, 1852 – Blow, George\n4. Blow, George Jr. – June 6, 1861 – Blow, George\n5. Blow, N. – March 20, 1862 – Blow, George\n6. Blow, N. – March 24, 1862 – Blow, George\n7. Blow, Livinia – Tower Hill – Dec 16, 1861 – Blow, George\n8. Blow, Livinia – Feb 22, 1862 – Blow, George\n9. Blow, Livinia – Feb 16, 1862 – Blow, George\n10. Blow, Livinia – Littletown – Jan 14, 1862 – Blow, George\n11. Blow, George Jr. – Feb 17, 1862 – Blow, George – Wharf Grove\n12. Blow, Norborne – Oct 10, 1860 – Blow, George\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Cock, Andrew – New York – Nov 14, 1808 – Blow, Richard\n2. Radcliff, P.W. – New York – Nov 15, 1818 – Cock, Andrew\n3. Tazewell, L.W. – Norfolk – Dec 9, 1808 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n4. Papers concerning Cocke vs. Fanning.\n5. Papers concerning Cocke vs. Fanning.\n6. Execution of commissions.\n7. Jenkins, Hicks – New York – March 14, 1807 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n8. Inventory of goods; Oxley  Hancock – London – Oct 4, 1783 – Blow,\nRichard\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Strange, Isabella – London – Sept 1802 – Hunter, Mary Ann\n2. Lamb  Younger – London – Oct 30, 1800 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n3. Stone  Co. – Norfolk – undated – R. Irving  Co.\n4. Brother De Banque – Dunkirk – March 4, 1791 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n5. Brown, James – Richmond – 1780s – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n6. Tornoe, Andres – Norfolk – Nov 14, 1799 – Wolffs  Dorville – London\n7. Donald  Burton – London – May 5, 1791 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n8. Cooper, John – York – Sept 24, 1785 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n9. Elentheria, Joseph – Barbodoes – Oct 30, 1790 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n10. Brown, James – Richmond – July 15, 1789 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n11. Blow, George (proxy for) – April 15, 1815 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n12. Stone  Co. exchange note, 1801.\n13. Hartsshorne, William – Norfolk – March 20, 1806 – Blow, Richard –\nPortsmouth\n14. Russell, Seth – New Bedford – Dec 30, 1817 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n15. Brothers De Banque – Dunkirk – Jan 7, 1805 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n16. Duff, James – Cadiz – Sept 12, 1793 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n17. Brothers De Banque – Dunkirk – Dec 17, 1791 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n18. Lamb  Younger – London – Oct 30, 1800 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n19. Brothers De Banque – Oct 18, 1791 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n20. Donald  Burton – London – May 7, 1791 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n21. Leckie, Alexander – Bahama Islands – Oct 2, 1801 – Blow, Richard –\nPortsmouth\n22. Donald  Burton – London – July 31, 1791 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n23. Beldermaker, Roquarth – Rotterdam – Oct 30, 1800 – Blow, Richard –\nPortsmouth\n24. Miscellaneous visiting cards\n25. Campaign ribbin: Harrison Benjamin\n26. Penciled excepts from the Virginia Gazette and the Journal of State Senate,\n1772-1781.\n27. Mitford, Mary – England – Nov 2, 1803 – Hunter, Mrs. – Portsmouth\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e36 pieces.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Briggs, Samuel – Petersburg – Feb 27, 1792 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n2. Briggs, Samuel – Petersburg – Feb 1, 1792 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n3. Briggs, Samuel – Petersburg – Feb 20, 1792 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n4. Briggs, Samuel – Petersburg – Jan 10, 1792 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n5. Briggs, Samuel – Petersburg – Feb 25, 1792 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n6. Brown, James – Richmond – Feb 12, 1792 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n7. Brown, James – Richmond – Feb 9, 1792 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n8. Brown, James – Richmond – Feb 16, 1792 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n9. Brown, James – Richmond – Feb 19, 1792 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n10. Withers, William – Feb 2, 1792 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n11. Anthony, J. – Halifax, NC – Aug 25, 1806 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n12. Charlton, Francis – Yorktown – Feb 23, 1792 – Blow, George\n13. Whitaker, E. – Dec 1, 1817. – Blow, George\n14. Jacobs, T. – May 5, 1815 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth [receipt]\n15. VveCouncler, Marchille – June 21, 1784 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n16. Buchannon  Pollok – Petersburg – Feb 8, 1804 – Blow, Richard –\nPortsmouth\n17. Trady  Co. – Cape – Dec 15, 1784 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n18. Harrison, William – Cadiz – Aug 25, 1784\n19. Nicholson, Robert – Williamsburg – Feb 6, 1792 – Blow, Richard –\nPortsmouth\n20. Unidentified letter, difficult to read.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Correspondence journal of George Blow, 1804-1829. Contains a record of G.\nBlow's outgoing correspondence during the 1804-1829 period. It also contains\nfor letters penned by Richard Blow in 1804.\n2. Correspondence journal of Richard Blow, 1813-1814. Portsmouth and\nNorfolk. 309 pages. Outgoing correspondence.\n3. Correspondence journal of Richard Blow, 1805-1806. Portsmouth and\nNorfolk. 300 + pages. Outgoing correspondence.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Correspondence journal of Richard Blow, 1790-1792. 220 pages.\n2. Account ledger of George Blow for Sussex and Southampton Co., 1830-1844.\n362 pages.\n3. Journal of \"Baker  Blow\" with a record of pitch landing and work at the South Quay, 1783-1785. 120 pages.(Moved to Blow Family Papers Series 5: Ledgers, Bound Volume # 69.)\n4. Notebook of math work by George Blow, 1799.\n5. Military notebook of George Blow. 15 pages.\n6. Medical notebook of Dr. Richard Blow, 1844. Sussex County.\n7. Booklet entitled \"The Life of George Washington.\" Philadelphia, C.P. Wayne\nPublishers, 1807. With maps showing the terrain cover by General\nWashington during the Revolutionary War\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Notebook of Richard Blow, Jr., 1830. Contains notes on medical lectures and\nsimilar matters.\n2. W.N. Blow's diary/farm daybook, circa 1866. Records a record of daily\nweather and farm labors performed at Tower Hill.\n3. Notebook of Richard Blow, Jr. 1830. Contains notes on the lectures of Dr.\nNathaniel Chapman. 506 pages.\n4. \"Jubilee Thanksgiving Service, Grace Church, Petersburg, VA, 1891.\"\nConcerns the labors of Rev. Churchill Gibson by Rev Alfred Randolph.\n5. Diploma of Richard Blow, Jr. from the Philadelphia Medical Institute, 1831.\n[Oversized file]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. \"The Poems of Charles Hansford,\" 1765. Owned by Benjamin Waller of\nWilliamsburg\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e2. Theater folder, 1880. Joe Jefferson acting.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e3. John Cargill family genealogy.\n4. Letter of Lee Hall, Portsmouth, 1804.\n5. Incoming letters of Livie Blow from her father, George Blow, circa 1855.\n6. Incoming letters of Livie Blow written by her sisters, 1855.\n7. Blow, George – Williamsburg – Aug 3, 1804 – Blow, Richard\n8. Blow, George – Williamsburg – Oct 26, 1805 – Blow, Richard\n9. Agreement of Elizabeth Blow Jurgenson to deposit the Blow family papers at\nthe College of William and Mary's library, Special Collections division.\n10. Blow, George – Jan 1833 – Mason, John Y.\n11. Genealogy on the Waller, Blow, and Allmand families.\n12. Wills of Robert Hall Waller (1807), Richard Blow (1761), and Richard Blow\n(1833)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. College of William and Mary – Feb 5, 1822 – William N. Blow\n2. Blow, George – 1804-1805 – Blow, Richard – these letters were written by G.\nBlow was attending the College of WM [11 letters]\n3. Estate papers of Robert H. Waller, 1808-1813.\n4. Cunningham, Wm  Alex – Glasgow – April 6, 1772 – Briggs  Blow –\nSouthampton\n5. Incoming correspondence of Richard Blow from various senders, 1785-1799.\n[18 letters]\n6. Outgoing correspondence of Richard Blow, 1800. [3 letters]\n7. Estate papers of William Waller, 1799.\n8. Paradise, Lucy – Williamsburg – Aug 2, 1806 – Blow, Richard [?]\n9. Blow, Elizabeth – Tower Hill – June 1826 – Blow, George\n10. Incoming correspondence of Richard Blow, Sr. from George Blow, 1822-\n1828. [11 letters]\n11. Incoming correspondence of Richard Blow, Sr. from R.W. Blow, 1822 and\n1827. [7 letters]\n12. Incoming correspondence of Richard Blow, Sr. from various senders, 1822.\n[13 letters, 2 from George Blow]\n13. Incoming correspondence of Richard Blow, Sr. from George Blow while at\nTower Hill, 1811-1816. One of these letters penned in Oct 1816 discusses a\nproposed slave insurrection by Gen. Sampson. [22 letters]\n14. Incoming correspondence of Richard Blow, Sr. from various senders, 1811-\n1832. [8 letters]\n15. Agreement of Richard Blow with Allan  Anderson for rent of houses, 1830.\n16. Blow, William N. – College of William and Mary – Nov 27, 1839 – Blow,\nLavinia C.\n17. Genealogy of Emma Blacknall Ragland Jeffcott (granddaughter of W.N.\nBlow) with a letter, 1899.\n18. Photograph of Lavinia C. Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Ritchie, John – Cabin Point – Feb 23, 1768 – Briggs, Capt. Charles – Sussex\n2. Warden, Hugh – Carron – June 10, 1772 – invoice\n3. Knox, James – Glasgow – July 20, 1772 – Warden, Hugh – invoice\n4. Gilfillan  McLamont – Glasgow – July 22, 1772\n5. Smith, William – Glasgow – July 25, 1772\n6. Warden, Hugh – Glasgow – 1772-1773\n7. Agreement between Richard Blow, Col. Benjamin Baker, and Col. Oldham,\n1779. Discusses a trade agreement.\n8. Crew, Richard – London – Aug 18, 1783 – Blow, Richard\n9. Barksdale, William – Petersburg – July 9, 1784 – Briggs, George –\nPortsmouth\n10. Bedinger, Dan – Norfolk – March 16, 1784\n11. Coffin, James – Boston – Oct 9, 1784 – Briggs, George – Portsmouth\n12. Bland, James – Portsmouth – 1785-1786 – Blow, Richard – Petersburg\n13. Hay, William – Richmond – May 21, 1785 – Blow, Richard\n14. Green, John – Petersburg – May 23, 1785 – Blow, Richard\n15. Wills, John – Richmond – Oct 3, 1785 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n16. Dunlop, Arch. – Cabin Point – Oct 18, 1785 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n17. Burwell, Nathl. – Carter's Grove – Oct 29, 1785 – Blow, Richard –\nPortsmouth\n18. Nicolson, George – Richmond – Nov 15, 1785 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n19. Blow, Richard – May 18, 1787 – Williamson, James – invoice\n20. Donald  Burton – Glasgow – 1788 – Blow, Richard – invoices\n21. Neilson, James – Charleston – Oct 24, 1788 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e43 Invoices.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Record book of Richard Blow at Tower Hill, 1760-1830. \"Ledger of slaves\nand horses owned.\" [Donated to the College of William and Mary, Special\nCollections by Mrs. Edward Jeffcott in 1961.]\n2. Blow, Richard – March 21, 1806 – Harrison, Capt. Henry – letter discusses conditions at Tower Hill before R. Blow took over.\n3. Tuition of George Blow, 1802.\n4. Digges, William Jr. – Williamsburg – May 17, 1806 – Waller, Robert H. – Williamsburg\n5. Harrison, B. – Brandon – March 1, 1792 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n6. Wormeley, Ralph – Rosegill – March 10, 1798 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n7. Burwell, Nath. [by P. Burwell] – Carter's Grove – Feb 13, 1796 – Blow,\nRichard – Norfolk\n84\n8. Blow  Scammell account with Richard Blow, 1802-1803.\n9. Brig Hoffman account with Richard Blow, 1796.\n10. Peter Carter, undated invoice/letter.\n11. Summons for R. Blow to appear at the US District Court, 1796.\n12. Barber, John – Sept 26, 1796 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n13. Hoomes, John – B. Green – Feb 1, 1796 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n14. Hoomes, John – B. Green – June 1798 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk [two\nletters]\n15. Portsmouth Store account with the Norfolk Store, 1796-1797.\n16. Thompson, Thomas – Richmond – June 20, 1798 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n17. Walker  Kennedy – Philadelphia – June 24, 1798 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n18. Knox and Hay – Hull, England – July 20, 1799 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n19. Moore, George – London – 1799 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n20. Lamb  Younger – London – Dec 21, 1799 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n21. Myers, Mr. [memo] – 1799 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n22. Wilkinson, William – 1791[?] – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n23. Brickell, William – Hertford, Co. – May 12, 1800 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n24. W. Rotch invoice, 1801.\n25. Flournoy, D. – Paris – July 3, 1801 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n26. Thompson, T. – Richmond – May 26, 1801 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n27. Shepherd, A. – New York City – May 26, 1802 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n28. Major Armistead account with R. Blow, 1802.\n29. Gilleat  Mackinder account with R. Blow, 1802.\n30. Livingston, Shannon – Williamsburg – Feb 24, 1803 – Blow, Richard –\nNorfolk\n31. William Wright of Crany Island account with R. Blow, 1803.\n32. Apoth Bill – 1798-1800 – Blow, Richard\n33. Blow, Richard – April 1803 – Maynard, Edward – account\n34. Bill of landing for wine of R. Blow, 1803.\n35. Nathaniel Burwell – Madeira – 1803 – account with Dolphin Drew [sale by\nBlow]\n36. Buchannon  Pollok account with R. Blow, 1803.\n37. Talbot Godwin account with R. Blow, 1803.\n38. Nye, Capt. T. – New Bedford – Dec 24, 1804 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n39. Lamb  Younger – London – Feb 2, 1804 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n40. Huttleston, H. – N. Bedford – April 3, 1804 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n41. Brothers DeBaugen – Dunkirk – April 20, 1804 – Blow, Richard –\nPortsmouth\n42. Stott, Daniel – Dunkirk – May 21, 1804 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n43. Hoomes, John – B. Green – Maay 21, 1804 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n44. Howland, J. – New Bedford – March 9, 1806 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n45. Tucker, James – Norfolk – Jan 20, 1806 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n46. Starbock, D. – Portsmouth – Nov 22, 1806 – Blow, Richard\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Maury, James – Liverpool – Jan 13, 1807 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk – letter\ndiscusses the conclusion of the treaty of amenity, navigation, and commerce\nbetween the US and Britain.\n2. Copy of affidavit and notary certification to the Hunters, London, 1807\n3. Barksdale, William – London – July 31, 1808 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n4. Proctor, Samuel – Canal – Aug 16, 1808 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n5. Doty, Isaac – New York – March 11, 1809 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n6. Strange, James – Petersburg – March 11, 1809 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n7. Hatcher, Benjamin – Manchester – March 16, 1809 – Blow, Richard –\nNorfolk\n8. Doty, Isaac – New York – March 9, 1809 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n9. Scammell, James – July 1, 1809 – James  George Belsches – Petersburg\n10. Cullack, Hugh – Kennebunk – Sept 3, 1809 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n11. Newton, Thomas – Washington DC – March 10, 1810 – Blow, Richard –\nNorfolk\n12. Howland, George – New Bedford – April 27, 1810 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n13. Pegram, Edward Jr. – Petersburg – Dec 24, 1910 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n14. Parcels of wine shipped from Madrid to Col. Nathaniel Burwell, 1811.\n15. Allen, Thomas – Norfolk – May 14, 1811 – Howland, James Jr. – New\nBedford\n16. Invoices for the ship Augusus – 1811 – Blow, Richard\n17. Wise, George S. – New York – March 14, 1815 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n18. Cocke, R.H. – Bacon's Castle – March 28, 1815 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1. Unidentified photograph, circa 1900.\n2. Clipping obituary of George Blow, Jr., 1901.\n3. Three imprints, 1901-1903.\n4. Miscellaneous receipts of the Blow family, 1829. [6 items]\n5. Burwell, Nathaniel – Carter's Grove – 1795 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n6. Wright, William – Norfolk – 1820 – Newton, Thomas (member of congress)\n7. Blow, George P. – 1902 – Blow, Luty P. – Tower Hill\n8. Cash book of Tower Hill, 1884-1885.\n9. Negative Photostat; \"Occurrences and Events on Board US Frigate\nConstellation, 1799,\" original owned by Mrs. Katherine Blow.\n10. Page from surveyor's guide.\n11. Invoices from Donald  Burton, London, 1791.\n12. Invoices from Doughty  Nicholson, London, 1791.\n13. Letter from Talbot Godwin, Nansemond, 1804.\n14. Letter from Buchannan  Pollak, Petersburg, 1804.\n15. Bill of landing from William Paxton, London, 1784.\n16. Bill to Michael Bailey, Sussex, from Baker  Blow.\n17. Cash book, Portsmouth, 1795. [item is damaged]\n18. Letters to Luty P. Blow, 1902.\n19. Approximately 60 receipts, 1829.\n20. Armistead, T. – Richmond – 1804 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n21. Cash book, sales, Southampton, 1773. [fragment]\n22. Cash book, Portsmouth, 1789-1790. [damaged]\n23. Cash book, Portsmouth, 1787. [damaged]\n24. Correspondence of Cargill Blow to Luty Blow, Tower Hill, 1902.\n25. Rogers, Philip – West Hope – 1902 – Blow, Luty\n26. Blow, Willie – undated – Blow, Luty\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e24 pressed leaves, partial leaf from Old Testament, Book of Nimeveh, and manuscript of piano music, \"The Isabella Waltz.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e40 pieces of piano music.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e270 manuscripts, printed documents, clippings, correspondence and more.  Some items are pasted to sheets of a book; others loosely inserted.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e2 Carbon copies and other copies of \"History of the Blow Family of 'Tower Hill,' Sussex County, Virginia by Mrs. Robert Jurgeson. Includes research material.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ePart of Group 6 Accession.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOriginal Scrapbook pages with calligraphy notations on each page about what was included. Paper appears to be vellum. Pages numbered.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous papers, including a pardon of George Blow, Sr. dated 1865 October 5, \"for taking part in the late rebellion against the Government of the United States\", there is a letter of acceptance of this pardon in Box 43.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo Blow family account books, 1770 and 1804. Mss. Acc. 1973.47\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItems identified as \"Two Blow family account books 1770 and 1804\" were originally misidentified, and it is uncertain which of the ledgers in this box were referenced. The three ledgers contained in BFP Box 50 were moved to the Blow Family Papers Series 5: Ledgers: Bound Volumes, #72 Sam Briggs Waste Book, 1795-1805, 1865, #73 Ledger Norfolk  Portsmouth 1800-1803, #74 Ledger Portsmouth, 1805-1806. Nothing else was contained in Box 50 (empty box discarded).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBlow Family Papers. A few original documents, copies of genealogical and historical material from notebook of donor's grandfather, George Blow, a few Nelson House news clippings. Gift of John Blow. Mss. Acc. 1977.18 Addition\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePapers of George P. Blow, grandfather of the donor, consisting of US Naval Orders, 1877-1906. Gift of George Blow. Mss. Acc. 1985.45A Addition\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePapers of George Blow's grandfather, George Preston Blow, US Naval Officer; papers of his father George Waller Blow; early Blow and Waller family material including the seal of Benjamin Waller. Ca. 100 items. Gift of George Blow.  15 folders. Mss. Acc. 1986.37 Addition\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWaller Family wax Seal; Oaths of Allegiance and Supremacy, and Oath of Abjuration to Benjamin Waller signed by Chr. Lightfoot and Thomas Lee., May 24, 1748; copy of portrait of Robert Hall Waller; 1983 article onMarcBlow Gymnasium at William  Mary; and March 1921 letter to Robert M. Hughes about York Hall and Hughes Family. Mss. 1986.37.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScrapbook of George P. Blow, United States Navy.  Scrapbook with clippings, letters and more.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopies of genealogical records relating to the Blows in England, correspondence regarding Blow family lineage in this country, five folders of material relating to George Blow, Jr. military career and judgeship, George Preston Blow, USN, and George Waller Blow, father of the donor. Gift of George Blow.  Mss. Acc. 1986.38 Addition\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBound copy of \"The Blow Family of Virginia\" Publication \"The Blow Family\" by Captain George Preston Blow, Emma Blacknall Blow Freeman, Mary Frances Blow Hunter, Louise Blow Page, Lucy Cargil Pegram Scrivenor with additions by Adele Margaret Blow Chatfield-Taylor. Introduction is written by John M. Blow of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. June 9, 1997. Mss. Acc. 1986.42 Addition\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBound copy of \"The Blow Family of Virginia\" by Captain George Preston Blow, U.S.N., Emma Blacknall Blow Freeman, Mary Frances Blow Hunter, Louise Blow Page, Lucy Cargil Pegram Scrivenor with additions by Adele Margaret Blow Chatfield-Taylor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOne package of Blow family materials including originals and typescripts of a Blow-Indian deed, Civil War letter mentioning balloon trip, Herbert Hoover letter about a visit to York Hall, etc. Approximately 40 items plus notebook of typescript. Mss. Acc. 1988.01 Addition\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotebook of George Preston Blow, containing duplicate copies of notes, correspondence and other papers relating to the Blow and Waller Families and excerpts from the William and Mary Quarterly, Vol. VIII, No. 3-January, 1900).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Blow's log book.  Log book of Lt. George P. Blow, of the steamer Potomac, 8 April - 20 August 1898, en route from Pensacola to Guantanamo Bay to survey two Spanish wrecks. Mss. Acc. 1989.11 Addition\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwenty-three items, 1613-1939, chiefly English documents, some of which relate to Blows in England. Gift of Michael Blow. Mss. Acc. 1989.28 Addition\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeeds to Nelson House in Yorktown; genealogy of the Waller family; the St. Louis Blows; Blow Gym dedication; copy of Marilyn Harper's George Washington Master's regarding early restoration work in Virginia including York Hall; miscellaneous 20th century Blow papers. Two letters from George Preston Blow (1860-1922) to his wife immediately after the explosion of the USS Maine on February 15, 1898. Both letters dated February 16, 1898. Gift of George Blow. Mss. Acc. 1990.19 Addition\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 letters to General Cornelius Hays. Three Hays items collected by George Blow including ALS by Harriet E. Schofield to Mrs. Gen. Hays, 29 Dec. 1880; Maj. Gen. Humphreys to Gen. Hays from the Head-Quarters, Army of the Potomac about confirming position (12 July 1863); and Gov. Alexander Rice to Mrs. Cornelia G. Hays about endorsing her son's appointment to a cadetship at West Point (13 Mar. 1878). Mss. Acc. 1990.35 Addition\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOne folder of ephemera relating to George Blow's mother's participation in the United Nations Conference on International Organization, San Francisco, 1945, including autographs of delegates, ticket stubs, and visitor's cards(Katharine Cooke Blow was the staff member). Mss. Acc. 1991.08 Addition\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo photographs of the donor's father, Richard Blow and nephew of Allmand Blow, brother of George Preston Blow. Photographs are ca. World War I and early 1970s. Mss. Acc. 1991.13 Addition\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSixteen copies of Richard Blow letters, list of enslaved, Waller family material, William N. Blow material. Late 18th and 19 century. Copies of papers in possession of Eastern State Hospital care of Librarian Blanton McLean. Not to be quoted from, reproduced, or published without permission of Eastern State. Gift of Eastern State Hospital through Librarian Blanton McLean. Mss. Acc. 1991.35 Addition\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSixteen copies of Richard Blow letters,  Waller family material, and William N. Blow material. Late 18th and 19 century.  Xerox copies of papers in possession of Eastern State Hospital care of Librarian Blanton McLean.  Not to be quoted from, reproduced, or published without permission of Eastern State.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDraft of the \"Blow Family of Virginia.\"  Gift of George Blow. Mss. Acc. 1991.40 Addition\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOne master copy and two other copies of William Nivison Blow's History of Tower Hill, input and slightly edited by John Blow. Discs with pictures included. Gift of John M. Blow. Disks transferred. 4 folders. Mss. Acc. 1991.44 Addition\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePapers of the Blow Family of \"Tower Hill\" in Sussex County, Virginia. Includes correspondence of George Blow, Sr., George Blow, Jr., Richard Blow, Robert Waller Blow, Elizabeth Waller Blow, William M. Blow, Lucy Peagram Blow, Fanny B. Hunter, M. H. Holt, Livia Ragland, Edwin Forts and others. Includes list of Virginia Military Institute Alumni from 1839-1902, military correspondence of William N. Blow, some financial documents of William N. Blow, George Blow essays to the President of the College of William and Mary, papers of the Agricultural Society of Sussex and more. Papers have been put into acid free folders, but have not been processed. Folder headings by donor have been used. Mss. Acc. 1992.05 Addition\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMinutes and subscription papers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInstructions for furrowing a millstone with illustrations. Handwritten and drawn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePossibly done by Richard Blow.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport card sent to George Blow from the Engineering Department of the U.S. Military Academy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFragments of account book pages. Legible.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ethree letters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnnual return of the 15th Regiment of the Virginia Regiment Militia commanded by Col. George Blow for the year 1822.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes George Blow, Jr.'s speech on the subject of secession.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFive letters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegarding financial matters. Some in fragments.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003efragment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to Miss Hunter and Miss Fanny B. Hunter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFragment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGenealogical information.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes administration of James Fenn, Affidavit of Elizabeth Hines, copy of indenture between Richard and George B low.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLedger sheets, inventory list and work estimates.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBills of Exchange, Duty Bonds, Receipts and Invoices.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGenealogical material on families of Blow, Waller, Camm, Wright, Cargill, Walke, Hines, Cocke, Calvert, Tazewell and Drew.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGenealogical material on the families of Thomas, Pickering, Thorogood, Ruffin, Phripps, Mason and Wingate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGenealogical material on the families of Waller, Cocke, Massenburg, Tazewell, Wright, Cargill and Jones.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotograph of a seated woman in a black dress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten by E.C. Jordan, C.E. Member of the Board. Concerns Maine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSketches, poem, coats-of-arms and newsclippings.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDisk of Family Photographs. Removed from folder to be handled by Digital Archivist (6/14/2023). Mss. Acc. 1992.29 Addition\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eALS of George Blow, Tower Hill, to his daughter Atala regarding friends and neighbors and George Blow's pending trip to Texas. Mss. Acc. 1995.42 Addition\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopies of genealogical notes from Blow Family bible (1715). Gift of John Blow.  (Related material:  Blow Family Bible, BX 5145 .A42 1715 folio Blow.  This bible includes some, but not all of the genealogical notes in the bound copy.  Missing are the pages with the births/deaths of enslaved people.) Mss. Acc. 1997.40 Addition\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letters including one letter each by newspaper publisher Robert McCormick, Clare Booth Luce, Hector Bolitho, Comte Phillipe Lafayette, Kitchener, and Virginius Dabney, Robert Kennedy, chiefly to father and donor. Gift of George Blow. 7 folders. Mss. Acc. 1999.55B Addition\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCombination of items received in 1978 and other years. September 22, 1878 letter to Hornet (mother-in-law) from Daniel (illegible) of Tower Hill while he was in Williamsburg, VA. Photocopies of letters of Lieutenant George P. Blow about the Maine explosion, about the sinking of the Spanish ship, Maria Theresa and the trial. Photocopy of a November 23, 1965 cover letter from Adel Chatfield-Taylor, daughter of Lt. George P. Blow, to Lieutenant (illegible) of the Naval Historical Foundation sending the material. Typed carbon copy on tissue paper of a poem, \"An Old Time Lover\" by Anne Virginia Culbertson, Tower Hill. Note on reverse name George Blow as the lover. Other notes, \"Tower Hill named by grandmother Martha Ruffin Blow because her great-grandfather was confined in the Tower of London\" and \"original sent me by Cousin Lutie P. Blow 8/25/43.\" Includes typed transcript of appointing James Warrington of Richmond to be his lawyer and lists names of all his slaves that were taken and includes Richard Blow, Col. Benj. Baker of NansemCover letter from John Baker about his research in Sussex County, Virginia where some of John Wigfall's slaves in South Carolina were taken without his permission and sold to people in Virginia, two being Richard Blow and George Blow. Some of the slave names appear on the inventory of slaves of Richard and George Blow, then possibly given to Michael Blow. ond County, Capt. Sinclair in Smithfield and William Hines of Southampton as purchasers. Dated April 18, 1792. Includes typed list of tithables and personal property taxes for Richard Blow from 1777 to 1810 which includes names of his slaves. June 16, 1873 Richmond (Virginia) Post Office Mail Arrangement schedule. Back of card \"To J.S.B. from D.S.F. May 20, 1944.\" May 9, 1822 letter to George Preston Blow from Caleb Bonsal of Norfolk, Virginia about the completion of the Encyclopaedia and George Preston Blow's subscription. Mss. Acc. 2008.273 Addition.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrimarily contains correspondence between members of the Blow family, including Eliza Waller Blow, Colonel George Blow, Judge George Blow, and others. Mss. Acc. 2010.571 Addition\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe correspondence of John O'Grady Allmand was processed into folders in the same organization in which it was received. Some of the letters had been sorted by the previous owners by senders and some were sorted by subject matter, but an initial survey noted several senders in different folders. This accounts for the different dates on the folders.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSeveral letters from brother W.H. Allmand. Died before November 15, 1865, Maybe October 18; Contacted yellow fever in Mexico in 1847; sailed on USS Arctic from New York to Liverpool. On USS Baltic May 13, 1855.(note accompanying materials). Most of the letters are undated except for the day of the week. Letter from W.H. Allmand about duty and travels along Alvarado River near Vera Cruz, Mexico; mentions Commodore Perry Januray 29, 1848 Letter from W.H. Allmand stationed on USS Germantown anchored near Vera Cruz directing business and personal affairs. September 7, 1847. Copy of letter from Commodore Perry on W.H. Allmand contracing illness in Mexico .January 29, 1848 Letter asking for medicine Letter on death of John Barrand Numerous letters from W.H. Allmand to John O'Grady Allamnd for suits, tailoring, shoes, and money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to John O'Grady Allmand while he lived in Baltimore, Maryland from family members who lived in Norfolk, Virginia. Numerous letters from various nieces on family news Numerous letters from cousins concerning family news and some requesting fabric for clothes Several letters of recommendation from Norfolk, Virginia businessmen for John O'Grady Alllamnd to use while seeking employment in Baltimore, Maryland, cMarch, 1853.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePersonal letters from family and friends Several letters from W.H. Allmand while serving in the U.S. Navy c1853\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters from Luly (sister) are the majority of letters in the folder. Letters from his brother W.H. Allamnd, his mother and several from friends are also included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePersonal letters and business acquaintances\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters from brother W.H. Allmand Letter from friend in Norfolk, Virginia about hoping Maryland joing the Confederate States of America Letter from friend in Yokohama, Japan, September 26, 1861 Several letters from E.F. Blow Several letters from Luly Letter from Luly about effect of emancipation proclamation on negroes in Norfolk. January 2, 1863.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApplications for membership in Daughters of the American Revolutions and Colonial Dames\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVarious legal notes and receipts George Blow vs Boston Wharf, (c1802) Virginia Second Judicial Court Indictment for House burning, February 5, 1829 Suffolk Water Company Legal Paper, July 10, 1884 W. Norris Trust  May 4, 1859 Petition to U.S. Congress over shipment of cotton to Philadelphia from Norfolk, Virginia, undated Sheridan vs Sheridan Divorce decree, May 7, 1873 Carney family civil suit, March 17, 1880 William Bousch will, c1834 (slaves included) Slander suit, c1884 Arrest warrant for murder, James F. Martin, May 6, 1858 Divorce petition of Hannah Whitlock and request alimony, c1819 Property Bond, c1829. Sale of land by John Hatton to U.S. of land in Porsmouth, Virginia  March, 1854 Civil suit by Robert Ward, c 1870 Will of\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters for debt collection, grocery receipts, home and business  repair receipts, US  Navy commissaries (7/30/1843), Instructions for executing the commission (c1820)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCivil suit against John Ferguson for carrying away a slave named Erasmus Hunt,  August 1,1826 Civil suit for the collection of debt from merchants in Norfolk Virginia, c1832 Civil suit over the inheritance of a slave named \"Kate\" and her son \"Ned\", c1824 Arrest warrant for Thomas Dee accused of burglary of Roman Catholic Church with witness statements,  /August 23, 1859 Legal Notes, May 22,1885 Jury instruction notes for murder trail, undated\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCommonwealth of Virginia suing James E. Bell for failure to perform duties 1871-1873 Declaration for carrying away a slave c1837 Martha Wright WIll contestation c1877 Grocery sales receipt, January 4,1859 Property Sale of John J. Watson c1872 Promissary Notes c1844-1857 Civil suit against Norfolk and Petersburg Railroad, July 29,1856\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSeaboard  Roanoke Railroad Company vs. County of Norfolk suit c1880 Virginia Commonwealth vs Misdemeanor Sanderlin Record, October 9,1881 Last Will and Testament Daniel Gary Barrand,October 25,1865 Civil suit on land, March 17,1880 Sheridan vs Sheridan Divorce and Civil suit 4April 11,1872 McWhorter vs Roper Civil suit over public property c1858 Rudder  Turner vs Marine Insurance Company of Norfolk civil suit, January 16,1826 Estate of Vincent Parlato: inventory and acount ledgar, undated Payment receipts c1850s Letters dealing with a Trust, business letters, business records dealing with shipping and insurance c1851-1852\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescription of these ledgers can be accessed on-site by consulting the paper inventory.  Brief descriptions are given here.  Many of the ledgers, day books and accounts are in poor condition and parts are not legible or missing.  \nLocation of the business or the compiler of the accounts often cannot be determined and are noted with a ?.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStore Accounts at Tower Hill Plantation, Southampton County, Norfolk Store, James Dunlop  Co.,individual accounts and overseer accounts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePersonal accounts and expenses, accts from blacksmith shop, mill, shoemaker shop, cotton machine (bought in 1828), Hampden-Sydney college for son, James River Plantation and coopers shop.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlat of Tower Hill and itemized contracts and accounts of Tower Hill by William T. Blow.  Other farm accounts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInventory of goods under \"Aug. 20, 1770; tobacco crop (1765-1771), Invoice by Peggie from Glasgow and other ships (1841).  Loose papers of James City Plantation accountys.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIndex F-Z.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePage 30:  letter to General Henry Lee.  Includes Blow and Scammell letters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to Nathaniel Burwell, Lucy Paradise and Littleton W. Tazewell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn bad condition.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLong inventory of goods in the store.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBadly water stained and rotted.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccouonts with individuals, warehouse inspectors, Gray's creek, Cabin Point, Hog Island and more.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShipping, individual, and Tower Hill accounts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShipping,distillery and brigs accounts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to Tower Hill new store on page 19 (1787).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNames are families from Sussex and Southampton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript notes on accounting methods in front of ledger.  Indexed.  Accouonts with Norfolk, Williamsburg, Sussex, Southampton, W.H. Waller, estate, Edmund Waller, estate, Tower Hill Plantation, James City Plantation, Williamsburg houses, Blow  Scammel \"late Sussex Merchants, blacksmith shop, shingles, coopers, and African Colonization Society, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDr. Richard Blow practiced medicine from 1836-1843.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes tavern accounts of expenditures of an unknown person in Williamsburg, 1751.  Many Williamsburg names included. Pages 1 and 2.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes comments by George Blow. Talks about crop rotation, cider press, etc.  \"Balances\" written on binding front.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes notes of Dr. Jackson's lectures.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopies of letters from the Governor and others recommending Blow for Lieutenant in the Regular Army.  Mentions that he is a graduate of VMI and a civil engineer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e100 pages with many loose items.  Includes family correspondence and events, including his in-laws' family, General George Thomas of Maine and other Thomas family members.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e#69 Journal of \"Baker  Blow\" with a record of pitch landing and work at the South Quay, 1783-1785. 120 pages.(Moved from Blow Family Papers Box 33-d.) 12 1/2' x 8 1/4\" x 1 1/4\".\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\"Pitch Landing\" written at top of pp 1-106, also contains 17 pages of undated algebraic calculations.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e#70 Ledger (1785-1786), Richard Blow. Account book. Also contains a child's pencil drawings and doodles (boxing, soldier, scribbles). 14 3/4\" x 10\" x 2.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLedger (1791-1793). Unidentified account book. Later inscription \"Lucy Blacknall Tower Hill Virginia Susanna\" written on inside front cover. Lucyblacknall (1854-1942). 12 1/2\" x 8\" x 1/8\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSam Briggs Waste Book (1791-1805). No cover, apges deteriorated, water damaged, with mold. Letter book pre 1791 November 10 (first readable date)- 1793 December 11. Waste book dated 1805 \"The following is an inventory of the effects, both real and personal being a list of the balances on my favor and against me, transferred from ledger A dated 31st, ult.\" Payables and receivables 1805 January. Journal entries. Alphabetical indicesto the ledger about midway through. Also contains 1865 January 5 soils report, \"practical details of construction of galleries of mines\", \"Double entry waste book\". 13\" x 8 1/2\" x 1\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLedger. Norfolk 1800 September 1 - 1801 March. Portsmouth 1801 March - 1803 April. Some pages torn, cut, or poked, there are a few small pelets (bird shot?), possibly the source of the puncture holes. Some pages have pencil writings on top of and alongside the originql ledger entries (handwriting practice, scribbles, letters, notes). Water and mold damage especially at the end of the ledger. 16\" x 10\" x 2\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLedger, Portsmouth (1805-1806). Portsmouth ledger/copybook. Contains accounts, lists of enslaved people with unidentified tallies. The end of the book was used by Lucy Blacknall (1854-1942) in 1865 as a notebook. Contains penmanship practice as well as geometry notes. 13 1/2\" x 8\" x 1 1/2\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotocopies from the Blow Family Papers are grouped by subject.  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Prominent correspondents in the collection include Philip Barraud, John Hartwell Cocke, Henry Lee and Edmund Ruffin. Most of these accessions were integrated as the collection was partially processed, but some are boxed separately."," Includes a Blow family scrapbook containing many manuscript items. Collection includes: correspondence of Richard Blow (1746-1833), merchant, who had stores in Virginia and North Carolina; letterbooks, 1770-1813, of Richard Blow; and account books, 1764-1812, of Richard Blow; correspondence of George Blow (1787-1870) and his account book, 1824-1829; correspondence of Doctor Richard Blow (1810-1855) and George Blow, Jr. (1813-1894); correspondence concerning the College of William and Mary, the University of Virginia, and Hampden-Sydney College; a typescript history of \"Tower Hill,\" by William Nivison Blow with pen and ink drawings; medical account books, 1836-1851, of Dr. Richard Blow; and notes, 1810-1815, concerning experimental farming."," The Nottoway Indian deed (indenture) with transcript was separated and is located with oversized items."," The Blow family scrapbook contains miscellaneous items including: deeds, 1738-1745, from the Nottoway Indians; land records; accounts of Richard Blow's stores, obituary and will (copy) of Richard Blow (1746-1833); letters to Richard Blow; and material concerning the 4th Regiment, Virginia Militia; 15th Regiment, Virginia Militia; 3rd Brigade, Virginia Volunteers (Confederate States Army) and Sussex Light Dragoons (Company H, 13th Virginia Cavalry, Confederate States Army)."," Some accessions are boxed and labeled separately, but most (particularly the early accessions) have been integrated into the collection."," Blow Family Account Books 1783-1844 are available on 1 reel of microfilm in Swem Library's microforms area call number 1993.27. Manuscript notes on the Blow family of Virginia also available on 1 reel.","Although called 'Series 1' here, the actual boxes are labeled 'Group 6'.","1. William, Randolph, March 1, 1787. 2. Burton, Robert, London, March 1, 1787, Portsmouth, VA 3. Gordon, Westmore Maitland, Petersburg, March 4, 1787, Portsmouth 4. Calvert, Samuel, Norfolk, March 9, 1787, Portsmouth 5. Read, Gwyn, March 9, 1787, Portsmouth 6. Owens, Edward, Norfolk, March 9, 1787, Portsmouth 7. Harrow, G. Alexander and Campbell, Janson, Cabin Point, March 11, 1787, Portsmouth 8. Long, Neh., So. Quay, March 19, 1786, Portsmouth 9. Jos. Hays and Co., Murfreesborough, March 20, 1787, Portsmouth 10. Campbell and I'Anson, Cabin Point, March 19, 1787, Portsmouth 11. Peter Thos., Cabin Point, March 21, 1787, Portsmouth 12. Donald, Alexander, Richmond, March 22, 1787, Portsmouth 13. Jos. Hays and Co., Murfreesboro, March 22, 1787 14. Typescript re Dred Scott, 1800-1858","1. Gordon \u0026 Kain -1784-1787 2. Keeling, Thorogood - 1786-1787 3. Kemp, William - 1787 4. Habden, Seth - 1787 5. Blow, Richard - 1785 (to Charles Moore) 6. Hughes, Lux - 1787 7. Turner, E. Capt. - 1787 8. Manning, Michl. - 1789-1790 9. Mabry, Danl. - 1786 10. Lane, Josiah - 1786 11. Pitman, Benj. - 1784-1786 12. Phillipps, Alexander - 1784. 13. Moore, Randolph - 1786 14. Littlejohn, William - 1784 15. Portlock, William - 1789 16. Moody, Isaiah - 1784 17. Kerr, John - 1784","1. Petersburg Store - Petersburg - March 25, 1793 - Norfolk Store - Norfolk","1. Lamb and Younger - Halifax - June 13, 1796 Lamb and Younger - London - June 22, 1796 Lamb and Younger - London - June 25, 1796 Lamb and Younger - London - June 22, 1796 Lamb and Younger - London - June 30, 1796 Lamb and Younger - London - June 25, 1769 Lamb and Younger - June 30, 1796 Lamb and Younger - Liverpool - July 6, 1796 Lamb and Younger - Kendal - July 12, 1796 Lamb and Younger - Liverpool - July 22, 1796 Lamb and Younger - Liverpool - July 23, 1796 Lamb and Younger - London - July 26, 1796 - Norfolk Lamb and Younger - London - July 4, 1796 Lamb and Younger - London - July 6, 1796 Lamb and Younger - London - July 7, 1796 Lamb and Younger - Salop - July 8, 1796 Lamb and Younger - Woodsome - July 11, 1796 Lamb and Younger - Birmingham - July 20, 1796 2. Lamb and Younger - London - July 4, 1796 Lamb and Younger - London - not dated - Norfolk Lamb and Younger - London - July 2, 1796 Lamb and Younger - Manchester - June 25, 1796 Lamb and Younger - Ashton - July 11, 1796 Lamb and Younger - London - June 13, 1796 Lamb and Younger - London - July 4, 1796 Lamb and Younger - London - June 30, 1796 Lamb and Younger - London - June 24, 1796 Lamb and Younger - London - June 22, 1796 Lamb and Younger - London - June 22, 1796 3. Invoice - Lamb and Younger (outer covering) 1796","1. Correspondence; Nicolson, Thomas - Richmond - Oct 22, 1802 - Waller, Robert - Williamsburg, VA. 2. Correspondence; Lightfoot, William - Tedington - June 1, 1802 - Waller, Robert - Williamsburg. 3. Receipts/Invoices and Accounts, 1789-1811 Waller, Robert - Williamsburg - 1798-1799 - Galt, Dr. A.D. - Williamsburg Waller, Robert - 1801-1802 - Galt and Son - Williamsburg Waller, Robert - Jan 1, 1802 Waller, Robert - Jan 22, 1802 - Henley, Leonard - Williamsburg Henley, Leonard - March 9, 1802 - Waller, Robert Hubbard, Matt - March 19, 1802 - Waller, Robert Duncan, George - March 25, 1802 - Waller, Robert Waller, Robert - April 22, 1802 Greenhow, Robert Waller, Robert - May 17, 1802 - John Bryan Lightfoot, William - Tedington - July 17, 1802 - Waller, Robert Waller, Robert - 1802-1803 - Deneufville - Peter, Robert - Williamsburg Waller, Robert - Dec 31, 1802 - Bracken, John - Williamsburg Waller, Robert - Jan 1, 1803 - Bryan, John Waller, Robert - June 1802 - Coke, Richard Waller, Robert - June 8, 1802 - Cowan, Hendry Waller, Robert - June 14, 1802 - Charlton, Mary Waller, Robert - 1801-1802 - Coke, Richard Waller, Robert - 1802-1803 - Coke, Richard Waller, Robert - 1802 - Lee, Haynes Blow, Richard - 1809-1811 - Armistead, Jesse 4. Waller, Robert - 1796-1801 - Semple, James - Williamsburg Waller, Robert - 1799 - Moody, Josias - Williamsburg Waller, Robert - 1799-1802 - Moody, Josias - Williamsburg Waller, Robert - Feb 5, 1801 - Sands, Thomas - Williamsburg Waller, Robert - July 24, 1801 - Sields Waller, Robert - Jan 4, 1802 - (tax receipt) Waller, Robert - Feb 9, 1802 - Stroud, William Waller, Robert - March 28, 1802 - Powell, Peter - Williamsburg Waller, Robert - Dec 28, 1802 - Smith, James - Williamsburg (tuition of Edmund) Waller, Robert - April 13, 1812 - Vizonneau, A. Waller, Robert Capt. - May 8, 1802 - Morrison, William (for cockade hat) Waller, Robert - July 3, 1802 - Bryan, Elizabeth Waller, Robert - July 2, 1802 - Mason, R. Waller, Robert - Dec 20, 1802 - Smith, John Waller, Robert - 1802 - Tommas, T. - Williamsburg (boot maker) Waller, Robert - May 1, 1802 - Smith, James (tuition of Edmund) Waller, Robert - 1802 - Tazewell, Dr. William - Williamsburg Waller, Robert - Nov 23, 1802 - McCandlish - W.M. - Williamsburg Waller, Robert - Oct 25, 1802 - Moir, James Ratcliffe, John - Jan 1, 1803 - Cowan, Hendry Royle, Elizabeth - March 5, 1802 - Waller, Robert (for Emma's tuition) Royle, Elizabeth - Jan 5, 1803 - Waller, Robert (for Hardress' tuition)","1. Mithado and Blow - March 1797 - Clerk of Dinwiddie Blow, Richard - 1797 - Clerk of Dinwiddie Blow, Richard - Norfolk - 1797 - Samuel, Cocke, Sheriff Blow, Richard - 1789 - Mabry, Col. Robert Blow, Richard - 1799 Irvin, James Blow, Richard - 1799 - West, William (overseer) Blow and Scammell - 1799-1800 - Peter, Thomas Blow, Richard - 1800 - Clerk of Sussex Co. Blow, Richard - Tower Hill - 1800 - Henderson, Thomas (worked in garden at Tower Hill) Blow, Richard - 1800 - Sheriff Sussex County Blow, Richard - 1800 - Bishop, Martha (weaving) Blow, Richard - 1800 - Collier, Sarah (weaving) Blow and Scammell - 1800 - Key, John Blow, Richard - Tower Hill - July 17, 1800 - West, William Blow, Richard - Oct 2, 1800 - Felts, Kinchen Blow and Scammell - Petersburg - Dec 9, 1800 - Moore Bowden and Company Blow and Scammell - July 23, 1800 - Peter, Thomas Blow and Scammell - Sussex - Jan 21, 1800 - Gilliam, R. Blow and Scammell - Tower Hill - Sept 8, 1801 - Edwards, Isaac Blow, Richard - Tower Hill - Feb 28, 1801 - West, William (wages) 2. Blow, Richard - Jan 14, 1801 - Booth, Robert (Sussex taxes) Blow, Richard - July 28, 1801 - Booth, Robert (Sussex taxes) Barnes, John - Dec 12, 1801 - Brown, Thomas Blow and Scammell - Tower Hill - Dec 29, 1801 - Walker, William Carsley, Jesse - Sussex C.H. - 1801 - Scammell, James Blow, Richard - Nov 16, 1801 - Brown, Jesse, Sheriff of Southampton Blow, Richard - Oct 15, 1801 - Hines, Stephen Blow, Richard - June 12, 1801 - Mason, David (colonel in Revolution) - Sussex","1. Blow, Richard - June 20, 1800 - Urquahart, Jno - Southampton Sheriff Blow and Scammell - July 24, 1802 - Hancock, Johnston Blow and Scammell - Jan 10, 1803 - Nicholson, Robert Blow, Richard - 1801 - Holt, William (overseer of wages) Blow, Richard [?] - May 22, 1803 - Maclin, William Scammell, James - June 1803 - Brown, Jesse, Sheriff of Southampton Blow and Scammell - Aug-Nov 1803 - Brown, Jesse, Sheriff of Southampton Scammell, James - July 9, 1803 - Peters, William Blow and Scammell - Aug 1803 - Rivers, Thos., Sheriff of Sussex County Blow, Richard - Sept 17, 1803 - Rivers, Thos., Sheriff of Sussex County Blow, Richard - Sept 17, 1803 - West, William and Benjamin Blow, Richard - Oct 24, 1803 - Hines, Allen Blow and Scammell - Oct 18, 1803 - Brown, Henry and Benjamin Blow and Scammell - Nov 2, 1803 - Page, John Blow and Scammell - Nov 27, 1803 - Hines, William Blow and Scammell - Dec 27, 1803 - Magee, Willie","Blow, Richard - 1799 - Urquahart, John - Southampton County Sheriff Blow, Richard - 1803 - R. Goodwin - Southampton County Sheriff Blow, Richard - 1804 - Rives, Tho. - Sussex County [four items] Blow and Scammell - 1804 - Lynch, Francis Blow, Richard - Tower Hill - May 19, 1804 - West, William (overseer of Town Hill) Blow and Scammell - May 15, 1804 - Clerk Sussex County Scammell, James - May 3, 1804 - Wren, Jesse Scammell, James - March 7, 1804 - Wallace, Tho. - Petersburg Goodwin, George - March 5, 1804 - Blow and Scammell Scammell, James - Feb 15, 1804 - Lynch, Francis - Petersburg Blow and Scammell - April 1804 - Lanier, Littleton Blow and Scammell - Sussex - 1804 - Sheriff of Sussex County Blow and Scammell - July 9, 1804 - Wren, Benjamin Blow and Scammell - Dec 28, 1804 - Birdsong, Butts Blow and Scammell - Dec 1804 - Sheriff of Sussex County Blow and Scammell - Aug 9, 1804 - Mason, Anty. Blow, Richard - May 16, 1804 - Sheriff of Sussex County Blow and Scammell - Sept 3, 1804 - Birdsong, Butts Blow and Scammell - Sept 6, 1804 - Parham, Leason Blow and Scammell - Sept 6, 1804 - Bonner, John, Jr. Blow and Scammell - Oct 29, 1804 - Williamson, Matt Blow and Scammell - Sept 11, 1804 - Lanier, Buchner Blow and Scammell - Sept 1804 - Sheriff of Southampton County","1. Lightfoot, William T. - May 17, 1805 - Waller, Robert H. - Williamsburg - Re: horse-breeding 2. Waller, Robert H. - Williamsburg - Aug 1804 Waller, Robert H. - Feb 1806 - Davis, James - Williamsburg merchant Warburton, Robert - April 1805 - Zalma, Rochive - Richmond merchant Waller, Robert H. - Jan-April 1805 Greenhow, R. - Williamsburg merchant Waller, Robert H. - 1805-1806 - Deneufville - Williamsburg merchant Waller, Robert H. - May 1805 - Greenhow, R. - Williamsburg merchant Waller, Robert H. - May-June 1805 - Pearman, John - Williamsburg tailor Waller, Robert H. - Oct 26, 1805 - Sands, Tho. Waller, Robert H. - Feb-March 1805 - Deneafville, P. - Williamsburg merchant Waller, Robert H. - Oct 10, 1805 - Bushby, John Waller, Robert H. - Oct 14, 1805 - Brooks, Edward Waller, Robert H. - Nov 2, 1805 - Barham, Lucy Waller, Robert H. - Nov 23, 1805 - Burwell, Carter - Carter's Cove Waller, Robert H. - Oct 9, 1805 - Sweeney, Moses - Williamsburg carpenter Waller, Robert H. - Dec 31, 1806 - Deneafville, P.R. Waller, Robert H. - Feb 10, 1806 - Davis, James Waller, Robert H. - Jan 6, 1806 - Hyde, Robert - Richmond Waller, Robert H. - April 17, 1806 - Henley, Leonard 3. Waller, Robert H. - 1803-1804 - Pearman, John - Williamsburg Waller, Robert H. - 1804-1805 - Coke, Richard - Williamsburg Waller, Robert H. - 1804-1805 - Hockaday - Williamsburg carpenter Waller, Robert H. - Nov 21, 1805 - McCandlish, Anderson - Williamsburg merchant Lang, George - Williamsburg - Oct 12, 1804 - Greenhow, Robert Lightfoot, William - Tedington - Aug 1805 - Waller, Robert -Williamsburg Waller, Robert H. - Williamsburg - 1805-1806 - McCandlish and Co. - Williamsburg merchant Waller, Robert H. - Oct 31, 1805 - Lightfoot, William - Tedington Waller, Robert H. - Feb 1805 - Ratcliff - Williamsburg carpenter Henley, Leonard - Feb 8, 1808 - Waller, Robert H. Waller, Robert H. - 1804-1805 - Henderson, J. - Williamsburg merchant Waller, Robert H. - 1804-1805 - Semple, James - Williamsburg carpenter Pierce, Francis - Nov 5, 1805 - Waller, Robert H. Henderson, James - Jan 7, 1806 - Nicolson, Andrew","Blow, Richard H. - Jan 1803 and Feb 1804 - Myrick, William Blow and Scammell - Jan 1803 and Feb 1804 - Myrick, William Blow and Scammell - Feb 20, 1804 Blow and Scammell - Jan 6, 1805 - Brown, Thomas Blow, Richard - 1804 - West, Fathy Blow and Scammell - Jan 18, 1805 - Birdsong, Britain Blow and Scammell - Jan 9, 1805 - Bailey, Britain Blow and Scammell - 1804 - Sheriff of Southampton [two items] Blow and Scammell - April 19, 1805 - Andrews, Isaac Blow and Scammell - Dec 12, 1805 - Magee, Willie Scammell, James - May 29, 1805 - Dunlop, James, Jr. - Petersburg Blow and Scammell - June 15, 1805 - West, William - overseer Blow and Scammell - July 12, 1805 - Wills, Goodwin Scammell, James - Sept 11, 1805 - Parham, William Williamson's Exor - June 1805 - Sheriff of Sussex County Blow, Richard - Aug 20, 1805 - Urquarhart, John Blow and Scammell - Aug 5, 1805 - Moss, Henry Blow and Scammell - July 19, 1805 - Mackensie, D. Blow, Mrs. - Sept 20, 1805 - Jones, Charles T. Blow and Scammell - Dec 17, 1805 - Magee, Willie Blow and Scammell - Dec 13, 1805 - Andrews, Isaac Scammell, James - Dec 21, 1805 - Parker, Frederick Scammell, James - Dec 31, 1805 - Booth, Peter and John Blow and Scammell - Dec 14, 1805 - Newsum, Ch. S. Blow and Scammell - Dec 26, 1805 - Williams, Joll","Parker, Henry - March 19, 1802 - Scammell, James - Sussex Blow and Scammell - Dec 12, 1801 - Bonner, John Jr. - Sussex Blow and Scammell - Tower Hill - Jan 6, 1802 - Loftin, Thomas Blow, Richard - Jan 14, 1802 - Bailey, Britain Blow, Richard - March 1, 1802 - Mason, D. Blow and Scammell - March 31, 1802 - Rose, William Blow and Scammell - Tower Hill - June 18, 1802 - Ridley, Thomas Jr. Blow, Richard - June 21, 1802 - Forts, Joshua - Com. Revenue Blow and Scammell - June 22, 1802 - Britt, Daniel Blow and Scammell - July 28, 1802 - Pennington, Edward Blow and Scammell - August, 18, 1802 - Ridley, Thomas Jr. Blow and Scammell - August 12, 1802 - Morris, William Waller, Robert - August 31, 1802 - Roe, William Blow and Scammell - Sept 6, 1802 - Bonner, John Jr. Blow and Scammell - Aug 24, 1802 - Fitzhugh, Thomas Jr. Blow and Scammell - Oct 1802-1803 - Hancock, M.W. - Petersburg","Blow and Scammell - Sussex County - May 1801 - Sheriff Sussex County [two items] Blow, George - Oct 25, 1801 - Pehham, Thomas Blow and Scammell - March 23, 1802 - Mason, David Blow and Scammell - Sussex County - May 6, 1802 - Graves, David Com. Hines, Allen - Aug 4, 1803 - Pennington, James Scammell, James - June 20, 1803 - Collier, Richard Winfield, Adams - Aug 25, 1804 - Lane, Thomas [fragment] Clerk's receipts - undated Blow, Richard - Norfolk - March-April 1804 - Clerk of Southampton County Blow, Richard and Co. - Norfolk - March-Nov 1805 - Clerk of Southampton Co. Blow and Scammell - Sussex County - Jan-Nov 1805 - Clerk of Sussex County Scammell, James - March 1806 - Clerk of Sussex County Scammell, James - Nov-Dec 1805 - Clerk of Sussex County Blow and Scammell - Sept-Nov 1804 - Clerk of Southampton County Blow and Scammell - Feb-Nov 1804 - Clerk of Sussex County Blow and Scammell - Feb-Dec 1805 - Clerk of Sussex County Blow and Scammell - March-Dec 1807 - Clerk of Sussex County Blow and Scammell - Aug 25, 1809 - Council, Joseph Blow, Richard - March 1806 - Clerk of Southampton County Blow and Scammell - Dec 9, 1799 - Com. Sussex County Blow and Scammell - 1800-1808 Com. Sussex County [seven items]","Blow and Scammell - Sept 23, 1807 - Clanton, Nathan - Georgia Blow and Scammell - Sussex County - March 16, 1808 - Hines, Tempy Blow, Richard - Norfolk - Oct 22, 1801 - Gray, Thomas - Petersburg Blow and Scammell - Aug 18, 1809 - Andrews, Isaac Blow and Scammell - Jan 10, 1806 - Blow, Thomas R. - exor of Henry Blow","1. Wallace, Colston - Aug 12, 1803 - Blow and Scammell - bond Blow and Scammell - Dec 13, 1803 - Carter, Michael - bond Blow and Scammell - May 1, 1804 - Carter, Michael Wallace, Colston - Feb 28, 1805 - Blow and Scammell Wallace, Colston - May 1804 - Blow and Scammell Gilliam, Burwell - Sept 1806 - Blow and Scammell Brown, William - 1806-1808 - Blow and Scammell Blow, George - April 28, 1809 - Wright, Willis Blow and Scammell - Aug 31, 1809 - Blow, Richard Turney, Donellson - Sept 26, 1806 - Blow and Scammell Davis, Nathan - Sussex County - Aug 5, 1803 - Blow and Scammell Gray, Edwin - Southampton - May 1, 1814 - Blow, Richard Gray, Edwin - March 1815 - Blow, George Blow, George - Tower Hill - July 17, 1815 - D.H. Rawlings and Co. - Petersburg Gray, Edwin - April 1816 - Blow, George - exor. for Lucy Hall Gray, Edwin - March 1816 - Blow, George - Portsmouth - bond Doyal, Hardy - Feb 20, 1807 - Blow and Scammell Cobb, George B. - Halifax NC - April 1820 - Blow, George - Sussex Co. - bond 2. Clerk of Sussex Co. - May 1804 - Blow and Scammell - taxes for Gwaltney Deloach, Th. - Southampton - Nov 1802 - Blow and Scammell - Sussex County Lanier, Benjamin - April 6, 1807 - Blow and Scammell Chappell, William - July 18, 1807 - Blow and Scammell Johnson, William - April 15, 1809 - Blow and Scammell Horne, Ephram - Dec 1810 - Blow and Scammell Waggonage Account - undated Knight, Ephraim - 1812-1813 - Blow, George Horne, Ephram - April 1809 - Blow and Scammell Magee, James - April 1809 - Blow and Scammell Wren, James - Aug 1809 - Blow and Scammell Knight, Ephriam - Aug 1812 - Blow, Richard","Blow and Scammell - Sussex - 1807-1809 - Lynch, Francis - Petersburg merchant [thirteen items]","Blow and Scammell - Jan 1806 - Williamson, Joseph Blow and Scammell - Jan 1806 - Browne, Henry - for Birdsong Blow and Scammell - Jan 1806 - Gardner, Amos Blow and Scammell - Jan 1806 - Wren, Benjamin Blow and Scammell - Jan 1806 - Andrews, Isaac Scammell, James - April 1806 - Conrad, Sommerville L. James Scammell and Co. - April 1806 - Osborne, Jno - Petersburg Blow and Scammell - 1805-1806 - Lynch, Francis - Petersburg Blow and Scammell - May 1806 - Armistead, William - Norfolk Blow, Richard - Sussex - May 1806 - Sheriff of Sussex County Blow, Richard - June 1806 - Osborne, John Scammell, James - April 1806 - Brown, John Scammell, James - July 1806 - Revell, Holliday Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 1806 - Mabry, Robt. Sheriff of Southampton Blow and Scammell - Aug 29, 1806 - Lynch, Francis Blow and Scammell - Feb 1806 - Sheriff of Sussex County [two items] Blow and Scammell - Oct 1806 - Marks, William Blow and Scammell - Aug 1806 - Sheriff of Sussex County Blow and Scammell - March 1806 - Southampton County Sheriff","1. Blow, Richard (for his son) - Sept 1804 - Mr. Moir's Acct - Williamsburg Blow, George - July 1805 - Greenhow, Robert - Williamsburg merchant acct Blow, Richard (for his son) - 1804-1805 - Moir, James - Williamsburg tailor acct Blow, George - July 1805 - Orrill, John - Williamsburg tailor acct Blow, George - 1805-1806 - Coke, John - Williamsburg tavern acct. Blow, George - Dec 1805 - Greenhow, Robert Blow, George - Jan 1806 - Greenhow, Robert Blow, George - Oct 1806 - Greenhow and Cole Blow, George - Feb 1807 - Greenhow and Cole Blow, George - Nov 1808 - Marks, James Blow, George - Oct 1808 - Dohaghey, John Blow, Richard - Aug 1807 - Taylor, John Blow, George - June 1808 - Battell, John B. - Norfolk [two items] Blow, George - May 1808 - Higgins, Eugene - Norfolk [two items] Blow, George - 1807-1808 - Bonsal Conrad and Co. - book dealer Blow, George - Jan 1808 - Royle, Hunter - Williamsburg 2. Blow, George - 1807 - Bonsal Conrad and Co. - Norfolk Blow, George - May 1807 - Mackinder and White Blow, George - May 1807 - Maddon, John - Norfolk Blow, George - Dec 1807 - The Enquirer - Richmond Blow, George - Aug 1806 - Gillie and Mackinder - Norfolk Blow, George - undated - Hudson, E. - vendue books Blow, George - Oct 1805 - Gilliad and Mackinder - Norfolk Blow, George - Feb 1807 - Taylor, R and J - Norfolk Blow, George - Oct 1805 - Bronsal Conrad and Co. - Norfolk - books Blow, George - Dec 1808 - Drury, John -Southampton - furniture Blow, George - Feb 1808 - Donaghy, John Blow, George - undated - Johnson, John - military hat Blow, George - March 1808 - Betsy and Peggy - packet Blow, George - March 1808 - Cluff, Ann - bandbox Blow, George - March 1808 - Cluff, M. - jeweler Blow, George - March 1808 - Delaney, Edward - Norfolk","Davis, Henry - May 1806 - Blow and Scammell Constable of Southampton County - March 1806 - Butts, William Blow and Scammell - March 1806 - Butts, William Blow and Scammell - May 1809 - Williamson, Elias Blow and Scammell - April 1809 - Taylor, William Blow and Scammell - May 1809 - Mason, Benjamin Blow, George for R. Blow - Aug 1814 - Davis, John Blow and Scammell - March 1803 - Barker, Burwell Blow and Scammell - Nov 1802 - Barlow, John","Blow, Richard - 1801-1805 Richardson, L. Epps - carpenter's acct Blow, Richard - 1804 - Richardson, Will - carpenters acct Blow, Richard - 1804 - Epps, Will Blow, Richard - 1805-1809 - Downman, Robert Dr. - medical acct Blow and Scammell - 1802-1808 - Downman, Robert Dr. - medical acct Blow, Richard - 1806 - Richardson, William - carpenter's acct Blow, Richard - 1807-1808 - Gray, J.U. - medical acct Blow and Scammell - 1808-1809 - Sheriff of Sussex Co. Blow and Scammell - July 1809 - Williamson, Joseph Blow and Scammell - 1807 - Leonard, M. - Petersburg Scammell, James - Sept 1809 - Andrews, Andrew - Petersburg Scammell, James - Aug 1809 - Brown, Butts Blow, Richard - Aug 1809 - Gilliam, James Blow, Richard - 1809 - Sebrell, James Blow and Scammell - April 1809 - Bishop, John Blow and Scammell - 1809 - Com. Sussex Co. Blow and Scammell - 1809 - Sheriff of Southampton Blow and Scammell - 1809 - Council, Joseph","See also: Box 3-A: Incoming Correspondence of Richard Blow and Papers, 1779-1808.","Bensone, William (merchant) - Liverpool - Feb 1, 1803 - Blow, Richard - Norfolk Newsum, William and wife - St. Andrew's Parish near Petersburg - 1783 - Blow, Richard - Albemarle Parish, Sussex Bland, Thomas - Cobham - May 25, 1789 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth merchant Daniel Stone and Co. - Feb 1, 1801 Daniel Stone and Co. - Oct 13, 1800 - bill of exchange Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Nov 11, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill Camm, John - Amherst - March 2, 1812 - Blow, George - Sussex Court House Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 4, 1811 - Blow, George - Tower Hill Rose, Peyton R. - Feb 27, 1811 - Blow, George - Sussex Camm, John - Amherst - Dec 4, 1812 - Blow, George - Sussex Court House Hines, Robert (nephew of R. Blow) - Smithfield - Dec 7, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth Bond, Mr. - Dec 31, 1817","1. Newsom, William - Greenville County - Sept 12, 1782 - Blow, Richard - Sussex County - discusses agreement for lots and houses in Petersburg 2. Alex. Donald - Richmond - May 30, 1789 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - reply concerning a tobacco sale 3. Young, Francis - Isle of Wright - Nov 5, 1793 - Blow, Richard - reply concerning seizing John Cunningham 4. Blow, Norborne - James City - 1862 - Blow, George Jr. - Norfolk - reply concerning payment for slaves at Mulberry Island Memo book, 1861 Page [loose] discussing African-Americans hired, 1815-1821. Blow, George and Waller, R.P. - Williamsburg - May 9, 1831 - Chancery, Ct. - Williamsburg - bond Murdough, J.W. - Norfolk - July 26, 1806 - Blow, Richard - note King, Calvert - June 30, 1829 - Cole, Jesse - Williamsburg postmaster 5. Barker, John - Suffolk - Feb 20, 1793 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - reply concerning barrel staves Chris. McConnico and Sons - 1799-1800 - Blow, Richard - discusses salt for sloop Blow and Foster, judgment [fragment] Blow, Richard - July 7, 1804 - Lyons, Jno - suit Michado, William B. - Oct 21, 1801 - Gray, Thomas - note Parker, John - April 21, 1803 - Blow, Richard - note Calahan, Mr. - Jan 30, 1806 - Newman, Morris - Norfolk - note Blow, Richard - 1806-1815 - Col. Bernard Magnian - account Blow, Richard - May 13, 1828 - Brettes and Santyjan - Norfolk - rent Blow, George - Tower Hill - Aug 23, 1843 - Scott, E.G. - Sussex County - acct Blow, Richard - July 20, 1819 - Est. Robert Goodwin - Nansemond Co. - slave Blow, George - Sussex Co. - Jan 14, 1832 - Cooper, James - Sussex Co. - deed Walker, John H. Est. - 1847-1852 - Blow, George Sr. - acct of shingles, etc. 6. Waller, Benjamin Jr. - Williamsburg - undated - Waller, R.H. - Williamsburg - incomplete deed to B. Waller, Jr.'s House in Williamsburg 7. Blow, George - Littleton - April 6, 1863 - Grayson, E.B. - Lynchburg - reply concerning farm losses because of the occupation (Civil War) 8. Blow, Richard - Petersburg - Nov 15, 1809 - McCormicco, Andrew - lien 9. Tazwells - undated - reply concerning Moss' will 10. Waller, William - Williamsburg - Dec 14, 1812 - Blow, George - Sussex County - reply concerning the sale of Waller's property in James City 11. Cotton, Alexander R. - Tarboro NC - March 14, 1821 - York Co. - acct 12. Beyton, Adj General Bernard - Richmond - May 1, 1821 - Blow, Col. George - Sussex County 13. Ruffin, Ed - Williamsburg - May 15, 1835 - Blow, George - Littletown - reply concerning book binding 14. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - May 20, 1825 - Brettes, Sautjan and Vincent - Norfolk - concerns rent for lots on Market Square, Norfolk 15. Blow, Mrs. William N. - Norfolk - 1920 - Blow, Mrs. Thomas - personal correspondence 16. Exam copy of \"the Class of Moral Philosophy.\" undated","subfolder 1 Blow, Richard - Dec 1807 - Waller, R.H. - Williamsburg Parker, John A. - Petersburg - Feb 1809 - Blow, Richard Gordon, James - Scotland Neck - Feb 1809 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth merchant Grinnell and Post - Norfolk - Feb 1809 - Blow, Richard Willkans, Ann - Feb 1809 - Blow, Richard McIntosh, W. - Norfolk - March 1809 - Blow, Richard Young, Jas. - March 20, 1809 - Blow, Richard Milhade, David - March 1809 - Blow, Richard Bowden and Milhados - March 1809 - Blow, Richard Cuthbert, Js. - April 12, 1809 - Blow, Richard Wyatt, Henry - April 22, 1809 - Blow, Richard Tompkins, Christopher - April 1809 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth Rogers, J. and Nightengale, S. - April 1809 - Blow, Richard - Norfolk Rodman, William Jr. - Norfolk - May 1809 - Blow, Richard Cammock, William - Norfolk - May 1809 - Blow, Richard - dismal swamp $ Cammock, William - June 1809 - Blow, Richard Dunnington, Hundley - Richmond - June 1809 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth Cosmon, Jo. - July 1, 1809 - Blow, Richard Marks, S. Jr. - July 1, 1809 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth subfolder 2. Sills, Th. - April 1809 - Blow, Richard Noyes, W.R. - Norfolk - May 1809 - Blow, Richard Powers, David - May 1809 - Blow, Richard Leaton, George - May 1809 - Campbell and Whalin Warehouse Bayley, John - May 1809 - Blow, Richard Katton, Th. - Norfolk - June 1809 - Blow, Richard - concerns the Bell Savage [ship] for London Nash, William - Norfolk - June 1809 - Blow, Richard Haldane, John D. - July 9, 1809 - Blow, Richard Mosly, A. Latimore - July 1809 - Blow, Richard Cooke, Capt. - Hampton Rhoads - July 1809 - Blow, Richard Whittle, C. - Norfolk - June 1809 - Blow, Richard Scott, Hugh - Norfolk - July 1809 - Blow, Richard Dutton, Th. - July 1809 - Blow, Richard Armstrong, Bennett - Oct 27, 1809 - Blow, Richard Pitts, James - Oct 1809 - Blow, Richard - Norfolk Mason, Benjamin - Richmond - Nov 1809 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth Parker, John A. - Norfolk - Nov 17, 1809 - Blow, Richard Hill, Ro. - Dec 180 - Blow, Richard Spratt, Th. - Aug 1809 - Blow, Richard 3. Butt, Wilson - July 12, 1809 - Blow, Richard York, Zeb. - Norfolk - July 20, 1809 - Blow, Richard Rogers, Jno - Providence - Aug 18, 1809 - Blow, Richard - Norfolk merchant Milhade, D. - Norfolk - Sept 15, 1809 - Blow, Richard Spratt, Th. - Sept 11 and 22, 1809 - Blow, Richard Hill, Ro. - Sept 28, 1809 - Blow, Richard Spratt, Th. - Oct 5, 1809 - Blow, Richard Tripp, Samuel - Norfolk - Oct 12, 1809 - Blow, Richard Tompkins, Ch. - Sept 11 and 26, 1809 - Blow, Richard Munson, W. - Oct 24, 1809 - Blow, Richard Williams, Leonora - Dec 4, 1809 - Blow, Richard","1. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Jan 2, 1810 - Blow, Eliza - Williamsburg 2-3. Dillard, George - Richmond - Jan 7, 1810 - Blow, George - Sussex Co. - reply concerning a due bond on the Waller estate from John Camm [two items] 4. Bracken, John - Williamsburg - Feb 9, 1810 - Blow, George Jr. - Portsmouth - acct against Waller estate; Blow was manager 5-36. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb-Dec 1810 - Blow, George - Tower Hill [thirty-one letters] 37. Hamilton, Burge - Petersburg - April 16, 1810 - Blow, George - Tower Hill Johnston, William - May 3, 1810 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 38. King, William - April 16 1810 - Blow, George - Tower Hill","1. Lynch and Cather - Petersburg - Jan 26, 1811 - Blow, George - Sussex Co. Pollok, Robert - Petersburg - Feb 19, 1811 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 2. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Jan 5, 1811 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 3. Blow, Richard - Jan 18, 1811 - Blow, George 4. Blow, Richard - Feb 15, 1811 - Blow, George 5. Blow, Richard - March 8, 1811 - Blow, George 6. Blow, Richard - March 15, 1811 - Blow, George 7. Blow, Richard - March 18, 1811 - Blow, George 8. Hines, William - March 24, 1811 - Blow, George - Williamsburg (at Waller's) 9-12. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - March-April 1811 - Blow, George - Williamsburg [four letters] 13. Allen, Edward T. - Norfleet's Mill - May 1, 1811 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 14-16 Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - May 1811 - Blow, George - Tower Hill [three letters] 17. Rose, Peyton R. (school teacher) - Sussex - May 27, 1811 - Blow, George 18-19. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - May and Juen, 1811 - Blow, George - Tower Hill [two letters] 20. Waller, Benjamin C. - Williamsburg - Aug 1, 1811 - Blow, George 21. Robbing, Christ. - Baltimore - June 20, 1811 - Blow, George - Norfolk 22-23. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Sept 1811 - Blow, George [two letters] 24. Avery, John - Belfast - Nov 1811 - Blow, George - Tower Hill [two letters] 25-28. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Nov-Dec 1811 - Blow, George - Tower Hill [three letters] 29. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Oct 20, 1811 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth","1. Hudson and Neale - undated - Blow, Richard 2. Wilkins, H. Willis - Suffolk - Jan 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 3. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Jan 15, 1819 - Blow, Richard 4. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Jan 20, 1819 - Blow, George - Williamsburg (letter discusses R. Blow's winning vote to become president of the Farmer's Bank by œbig vote) 5. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Feb 2, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 6. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Feb 14, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 7. Herring, D. - Smithfield - Feb 23, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 8. Rochael, James - Jerusalem - March 11, 1819 - Blow, Col. George - Tower Hill 9. Rochaelle, James - Jerusalem - March 21, 1819 - Blow, Col. George 10. Herring, D. - Isle of Wright - April 26, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 11. Herring, Daniel - May 11, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 12. Herring, Daniel - June 15, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 13. Jones, Ephraim - New Bedford - June 22, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Norfolk 14. Hall, Neilson - Richmond - June 22, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Norfolk 15. Blow, George - Richmond - June 27, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 16. Herring, D. - July 2, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 17. Burns, Arch. - Norfolk - July 23, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 18. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Aug 3, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 19. Hines, Robert - Smithfield - Sept 9, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 20. Blow, George - Petersburg - Sept 15, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 21. Rochelle, James - Jerusalem - Oct 8, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 22. Russell, Seth N. - Bedford - Oct 20, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Norfolk 23. Neilson, William H. - Norfolk - Nov 27, 1819 - Blow, Richard 24. Harrison, Arthur - Dec 1, 1819 - Blow, Richard 25. Neilson and Neale - Dec 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 26. Thompson, J. - Portsmouth - Dec 8, 1819 - Blow, Richard 27. Roulacks and Co. - Windsor NC - Dec 17, 1819 - Blow, Richard 28. Neilson, William H. - Norfolk - Jan 9, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 29. Magee, R. - Dec 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth  Box 3a: Incoming Correspondence of Richard Blow and Papers, 1779-1808  1. Campbell and Wheeler - Petersburg - Jan 12, 1780 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 2. Gordon, George - London - Feb 24, 1789 - Blow, Richard 3. Barksdale, William - Petersburg - Feb 10, 1789 - Blow, Richard 4. Osburn, Joshua - Dunkirk - April 9, 1789 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 5. Donald, Alexander - Richmond - April 18, 1789 - Blow, Richard 6. Anderson, David - Petersburg - April 20, 1789 - Blow, Richard 7. Brown, James - Richmond - April 20, 1789 - Blow, Richard 8. Tyson, Daniel - Philadelphia - April 20, 1789 - Blow, Richard 9. Brown, James - Richmond - April 22, 1789 - Blow, Richard 10. Brown, James - Richmond - April 16, 1789 - Blow, Richard 11. Roper, John - Edington - April 22, 1789 - Blow, Richard 12. Brown, James - Richmond - April 22, 1789 - Blow, Richard 13. Richards, John - Edington - April 23, 1789 - Blow, Richard 14. Briggs, John H. - Sussex - April 23, 1789 - Blow, Richard 15. Fort, Joshua - Tower Hill - April 23, 1789 - Blow, Richard 16. Boritz, William - Edenton - April 23, 1789 - Blow, Richard 17. Brown, James - Richmond - April 27, 1789 - Blow, Richard 18. Peter, Thomas - Cabin Pt. - May 2, 1789 - Blow, Richard 19. Marsh, James - Petersburg - May 8, 1789 - Blow, Richard 20. Donald, Alex - Richmond - May 13, 1789 - Blow, Richard 21. Hicks, J. - May 11, 1789 - Blow, Richard 22. Briggs, John H. - May 11, 1789 - Blow, Richard 23. Richards, John H. - Copland House - May 11, 1789 - Blow, Richard 24. Richards, John H. - May 17, 1789 - Blow, Richard 25. Roper, John - Chowan - May 17, 1789 - Blow, Richard 26. Kennedy, Henry - Edenton - May 18, 1789 - Blow, Richard 27. Ramsey, Allan - Edenton - May 21, 1789 - Blow, Richard 28. Bland, Theo. Jr. - Cobham - May 29, 1789 - Blow, Richard 29. Briggs, Samuel - Petersburg - July 22, 1789 - Blow, Richard 30. Almond, Harrison - Suffolk - Sept 9, 1789 - Blow, Richard 31. Reynolds, And. - Richmond - Nov 13, 1789 - Blow, Richard 32. Misc items [five] 33. Rochells, John, account - 1785-1789 - Blow, Richard 34. Lamb and Younger - London - Aug 20, 1789 - Blow, Richard - Norfolk 35. Parker, Josh - Isle of Wright - Sept 3, 1808 - Blow, Richard 36. Davis Kerr and Young, account, undated 37. Value of Jumonds cargo, undated 38. Statement of building the ship at Hogs Island, by Mr. Diggs. 39. Selden, Wilson C. - undated - Blow, Richard 40. Fragment to Baker and Blow from Samuel Harrison, undated. 41. Rochell, John (large account) - 1780-1784 - Baker and Blow 42. Barksdale, William - undated - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth [fragment] 43. Ship accounts - Portsmouth undated - Bacon, Mr. 44. Letter [fragment] 45. Goods shipped on board the sloops and ships of Blow [eleven items] 46. Record of minor goods delivered","1-5. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Jan-Feb 1813 - Blow, George - Williamsburg [five letters] 6. Peter Franklin Co. - Petersburg - Feb 13, 1789 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 7-9. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb-March 1813 - Blow, George - Tower Hill [three letters] 10. Christian, Edmund - Williamsburg - April 1, 1813 - Blow, George - Sussex Court House 11-15. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - April-May 1813 - Blow, George 16-17. Christian and Jones - Petersburg - July 1813 - Blow, George - Norfolk [two letters] 18. Cargill, Col. Nathan - Sussex - July 19, 1813 - Blow, George - Norfolk 19. Christian, Edmond - Williamsburg - July 30, 1813 - Blow, George 20. Christian and Jones - Petersburg - Aug 6, 1813 - Blow, George - Norfolk 21. Hall, John H. - Middleton - Sept 20, 1813 - Blow, George - Sussex - reply discussing legacy from his brother's estate 22. Winfree, Abner - Manchester - Oct 4, 1813 - Blow, George - Norfolk - discusses desire to buy land from Blow 23-27. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct-Nov 1813 - Blow, George - Tower Hill and Sussex - letters discuss camp fever and the court marshal of a friend 28. Jones, Christian - Petersburg - Nov 22, 1813 - Blow, George - Tower Hill - letter discusses the construction of a carriage for Blow 29. Barraud, Philip - Norfolk - Dec 6, 1813 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 30. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 7, 1813 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 31. Hall, John H. - Rowan - Dec 27, 1813 - Blow, George - Sussex County 32. Miller, James - Southampton - Dec 27, 1813 - Blow, George - reply concerning the use of a slave 33. Harrison, Henry J. - Sussex - Feb 26, 1813 - Blow, George 34. Barham, John - Martin's Hundred - Aug 5, 1813 - Blow, George - reply concerning a land rent from Blow 35. Johnston, Lucy and Polly - Sussex - Dec 13, 1813 - Blow, Mrs. George","1. Crittenton, Levi - Petersburg - Jan 12, 1818 - Blow, George - Sussex Co. 2. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb 7, 1818 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 3. Whittocks, Ch. - Portsmouth - Feb 12, 1818 - Blow, George - Sussex Courthouse 4. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - March 28, 1818 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 5. Warwick, John - Lynchburg - March 28, 1818 - Blow, George - Sussex - reply discussing John Camm's mental condition 6. Edmunds, John - Sussex - March 29, 1818 - Blow, George 7. Hill, Joseph - March 30, 1818 - Blow, Major George - Sussex - discusses 40 apple trees that were sent 8. Hines, George [cousin] - Southampton - April 4, 1818 - Blow, George 9. Edmunds, John - April 12, 1818 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 10. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - May 2, 1818 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 11. Rochelle, James - Jerusalem - May 9, 1818 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 12. Rochelle, James - Jerusalem - May 12, 1818 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 13. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - May 13, 1818 - Blow, George - Tower Hill - reply discussing the sale of Wren's Mill 14. Schoolfield, Dr. Jos. - Portsmouth - May 15, 1818 - Blow, George - Tower Hill - religious treatise 15. Maving and Cairns - Petersburg - May 16, 1818 - Blow, George [?] 16. Scott, Robert G. - Richmond - May 23, 1818 - Blow, Major George - Sussex Courthouse 17. Jones, John - Warwick County - May 28, 1818 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 18. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - May-July 1818 - Blow, George - Tower Hill [five letters] 19. Edmunds, John - Sussex - July 7, 1818 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 20. Jones, Th. Mathew C.H. - July 8, 1818 - Blow, George - Tower Hill - reply concerning the estate of Lucy Hall 21. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Aug 5, 1818 - Blow, George - Sussex 22. Atkins, Pleasant - Petersburg - Aug 14, 1818 - Blow, George - Sussex 23. Brough, Ro. - Norfolk - Aug 31, 1818 - Blow, George - Little Town 24. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Aug 22, 1818 - Blow, George - Sussex Co. 25. Jasper, H. and L. - Lynchburg - Aug 23, 1818 - Blow, George - Sussex Co. - discusses the hire of slaves 26. Waller, William - Williamsburg - Aug 29, 1818 - Blow, George - Tower Hill - reply concerning account collections 27. Trezevant, Js. - Southampton - Aug 30, 1818 - Blow, George - Tower Hill - reply discussing a slave/free man of color 28. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Sept 1, 1818 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 29. Scott, R.G. - Richmond - Oct 29, 1818 - Blow, George - Sussex Co. - letter discussing Blow's delay in being appointed a full colonel 30. Hannon, R.F - Petersburg - Nov 14, 1818 - Blow, George - Sussex 31. Blow, Richard - Nov 1818 - Blow, George - Tower Hill [two letters] 32. Holdcroft, William - Sussex - Nov 12, 1818 - Blow, Col. George 33. Coke, Richard - Williamsburg - Dec 3, 1818 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 34. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 5, 1818 - Blow, Major George - Tower Hill 35. Cobb, George B. - Rock Landing - Dec 15, 1818 - Blow, Col. George - Tower Hill 36. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 19, 1818 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 37. Rochell, James - Jerusalem - 1818 - Blow, George - Tower Hill","1. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Jan 21, 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 2. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb 5, 1819 - Blow, George 3. Mattox, Col William - Prince George - Feb 19, 1819 - Blow, George - Sussex County 4. Hines, Samuel B. - Southampton - Feb 19, 1819 - Blow, George - Sussex - reply concerning a commission 5. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - March 6, 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 6. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - March 27, 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 7. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - April 17, 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 8. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - April 10, 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 9. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb 13, 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 10. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb 20, 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 11. Coke, Richard - Williamsburg - April 26, 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 12. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - June 21, 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 13. Annis, William - Northampton NC - June 25, 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 14. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 17, 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 15. Hines, Samuel B. - July 22 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 16. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 31 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 17. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Aug 21 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 18. Harrison, H.J. - Sussex - Sept 5 1819 - Blow, George 19. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Sept 11 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 20. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Sept 18 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 21. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 2 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 22. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 29, 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 23. Waller, Robert P. - Williamsburg - Oct 29 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 24. Hines, Samuel B. - Southampton - Nov 3 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 25. Blow, Richard - Southampton - Nov 13, 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 26. Blow, Richard - Southampton - Nov 27 1819 - Blow, George - Tower Hill","1. Cargill, N. - Sussex - Feb 8, 1813 - Blow, George - Tower Hill - letters mentions that the governor has ordered out 2000 men for the defense of Norfolk 2. Peyton, Adj Gen. Berno. - Richmond - Sept 29, 1820 - Blow, George - 15th VA Militia Sussex 3. Regimental Return, 1820 (list of company commanders and enlistments 4. General Orders, Adjutant General's Office - Blow, George, Commandant of the 15th Regt. Militia, March 1 and 25, 1823 5. Outgoing correspondence of Blow, George, 1814 and 1820 [four letters]","1. Leigh, Francis - Portsmouth - Oct 27, 1795 - Hall, Lee Herbert, Jonathan - Sept 17, 1796 - Hall, Lee Bodington, Mrs. - Jan 1804 - Hall, Lee Millar, Dorcas - Dec 15, 1804 - Hall, Lee Horton, Levi - 1806-1807 - Hall, Lee Rains, Js. - Feb-Aug 1807 - Hall, Lee Horton, Math. - March 7, 1808 - Hall, Lee Horton, Demsy - Aug and Nov 1807 - Hall, Lee [two letters] Norfolk Court Summons - Dec 1808 - various names [seven summonings] Beinger, Inspector D. - Aug 23, 1792 - Milhado and Blow - Port at Norfolk 2. Will of Lucy Hall, Portsmouth, Jan 10, 1809 [George Blow as executor] Estate of Lucy Hall, 1809-1811 account with G. Blow Hall, Dr. Lee, estate, Portsmouth Jones, Demsy - 1808 - Hall, Lucy L. - house rent Dagnell, Stephen - July 4, 1800 - Hall, Lee - note Leslie, Alex - Dec 1800 - Hall, Lee - note Robson, E. - Dec 1803 - Hall, Lee - note Tonkin, William - 1804-1805 - Hall, Lee - apothecary account Jones, Demsy - 1805-1807 - Hall, Lee - house rent Hall, Lee - Feb 1808 - Morre, William - building chimney Hall, Lee - 1808 - Coward, Samuel - slave hire Summons to Norfolk Court - Jan 1810 - Blow, George Aldermen - New Haven, Conn. - May 1804 - Hall, Lee Norfolk Court Summons - Dec 1808 - Hall, Lee Butt, James - Nov 1806 - Hall, Lee Norfolk County - 1810 - Estate of Lucy Hall 3. Est. Cherry, Keader - June 25, 1807 - Est. Lee Hall Foster, John - 1804-1805 - Hall, Lee - apothecary account Spalding, Reeves - June 1804 - Hall, Lee Piercy, James - 1804-1809 - Hall, Lee Bawn, James - Jan 1806 - Hall, Lee Cowper, William - Sept 1806 - Hall, Lee Etheridge, Mat - Feb 28, 1807 - Hall, Lee Brown, James - 1806 - Hall, Lee Poindexter, C.B. - Dec 31, 1807 - Hall, Lee - sale of an African-American woman 4. Fragments","1. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Jan 16, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 2. Hayden, Uriah - Norfolk - Sept 29, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill - reply concerning hats for the militia 3. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb 16, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 4. Murdaugh, Jas. W. - Williamsburg - Feb 23, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill - letter concerns the estate of Mrs. Hall 5. Hines, Samuel - Southampton - Feb 25, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 6. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb-April 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill [four letters] 7. Cobb, Jesse - Petersburg - May 30, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 8. Waller, Edmund - Williamsburg - June 11, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 9. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - June 11, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 10. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - June-July, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill [three letters] 11. Sharp, William - Norfolk - July 21, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 12. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 23, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 13. Cobb, Jerry - Petersburg - July 25, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 14. Pollard, Benjamin - Norfolk - July 28, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 15. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July-Aug 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill [three letters] 16. Hankin, Prior - Williamsburg - Aug 16, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill - letter discusses the sale of a property 17. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Aug 29, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 18. Rawlings, D.A. - Portsmouth - Aug 30, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 19. Cargill, Nath - Sussex - Aug 31, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 20. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Sept 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill [three letters] 21. Rawlings, A.D. - Petersburg - Sept 16, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 22. Goodall, John - Williamsburg - Sept 20, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 23. Simpson, John - Petersburg - July 20, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 24. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 11, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 25. Bassett, Burwell - Williamsburg - Oct 22, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill","1. Blow, George - undated letter - unidentified - reply discussing war conditions 2. Judgment - April 1807 - Moss, Joshua Blow and Scammell - 1808-1811 - judgments Sheriff's statement - undated - Collier Blow and Scammell - 1807-1811 Blow, Richard - Feb 15, 1811 - Barham, Samuel Blow and Scammell - 1810-1817 3. Blow, Richard - 1810 and 1811 Sheriff's Com. - 1811 - Blow, George Blow, George - 1810-1813 Blow and Scammell - 1810-1812 Hutchings, Littletown - undated - Blow, Richard Chisholm - Sept 1811 - Lightfoot Blow, Richard - 1810-1811 4. Notes [twelve] 1810 - Blow, George 5. Bassett, Burwell - Williamsburg - Oct 22, 1816 - Blow, George - Sussex 6. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Nov 5, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill - reply giving advise to G. Blow on how to build a jail 7. Blow, Richard - Dec 31, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 8. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Oct 2, 1818 - Jones 9. Blow, George - June 1814 - Hankins, Joseph - Kentucky 10. Blow - undated - Myrick, William - suit","1. Thompson, Thos. - Chomchal [?] - March 23, 1787 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 2-5. Blow, George - Tower Hill - 1813 and 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth. 6. Blow, George - undated - to editor of a newspaper concerning economic changes at Portsmouth","1. Briggs, John H. - Richmond - March 18, 1796 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 2. Blow, George - Tower Hill - July 28, 1809 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 3. Harrison, H.J. - Portsmouth - Aug 11, 1812 - Blow, George - Sussex 4. Blow, George - Petersburg - March 13, 1813 - Blow, Richard - Norfolk 5. Rochelle, James - Jerusalem - Nov 3, 1818 - Blow, George - Portsmouth 6. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Sept 7, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 7. Wright, William - Norfolk - March 16, 1833 - Blow, George Jr. 8. Blow, George Jr. - Portsmouth - 1837-1839 - Blow, George Sr. [ten letters] 9. May, Dandridge - Petersburg - June 6, 1864 - Blow, Mrs. L.C. 10. Blow, George Jr. - Norfolk - May 5, 1869 - Blow, George Sr. - letter discusses the prospect of an African-American serving as governor","1. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Jan 24, 1809 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 2. Dennis, William M. - James City - Jan 27, 1809 - Blow, George - Portsmouth 3. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb 7, 1809 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 4. Camm, John - Amherst - Feb 14, 1809 - Blow, George - Norfolk 5. Hankin, William - Williamsburg - March 22, 1809 - Blow, George - Portsmouth 6. Stokes, M. - Philadelphia - March 27, 1809 - Blow, George - Portsmouth 7. Tazewell, L.W. - Norfolk - April 18, 1809 - Blow, George - Portsmouth 8. Hankins, Jos. - Lexington, KY - April 29, 1809 - Blow, George - Norfolk 9. Rives, Landon - Norfolk - April 1809 - Blow, George - Portsmouth 10. Conway, James - Portsmouth - May 1, 1809 - Blow, George 11. Hall Estate Papers - May 1, 1809 - Blow, George - Portsmouth 12. Hankin, W. - Williamsburg - May 11, 1809 - Blow, George - Portsmouth 13. Hunter, A.R.S. - Hancock Co., Georgia - May 13, 1809 - Blow, George - Portsmouth 14. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 1, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 15. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - June 24, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 16. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - June 25, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 17. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 8, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 18. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 15, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 19. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 29, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 20. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 22, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 21. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 29, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 22. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Aug 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 23. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Aug 5, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 24. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Aug 12, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 25. Coward, Samuel - Accomack - Aug 14, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 26. Coward, Samuel - Sept 2, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 27. Campbell, James - Petersburg - Oct 11, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 28. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 14, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 29. Hall, E. - New Haven, Conn. - Oct 19, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 30. Newsom, R. - Southampton - Oct 19, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 31. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 21, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 32. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 27, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 33. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 31, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 34. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Nov 2, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 35. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 1, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 36. Brown, William Jr. - Tower Hill [manage of Tower Hill] - Dec 11, 1809 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 37. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 12, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 38. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 12, 1809 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 39. Shields, Samuel Jr. - Dec 15, 1819 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 40. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 16, 1809 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 41. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 17, 1809 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 42. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 21, 1809 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 43. Ashlock, Jos. - Dec 24, 1809 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 44. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 29, 1809 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 45. Estate of Robert Waller - Williamsburg - June 1809 - Blow, George - Williamsburg - bill from Robert Anderson","Military papers, 1813-1815, payroll, accounts, and mustering records Charges vs. John Evens, Sept 1813 Charges vs. Nathan Riley, Sept 1813 Charges vs. Corp McKinnie, Sept 1813 Charges vs. G. Watts, Sept 1813 Printed forms","1. Blow, George and Eliza - Dec 14, 1812 - vs. Waller, Edmund and William H. infants Bill, from R. Warbutron - April 30, 1805 - unknown Tax account - Blow, Richard - June 1805 - Sussex County Sheriff Clements, William - May 1808 - Blow and Scammell - deed Tax account - Blow, Richard - June 1804 - Southampton County Sheriff Cowper, John and Co. - 1803-1804 - Blow, Richard - protested account Hargrave, Hamlin - Sussex - Aug 1803 - Blow and Scammell - note 2. Carney, S.W. - Halifax - June 13, 1805 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 3. Composition, reply Romans 4. Blow, George - Tower Hill - March 5, 1812 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth","1. Hunter, Adam - 1806-1807 - Hall, Lee [two items] Poindexter, C.B - Sept 26, 1807 - Hall, Lucy - note Memo - March 23, 1806 - Hunter, M. Hodges, Caleb - May 1816 - Blow, George - note Latimer, M.A. - Jan 14, 1809 - Blow, Richard - rent of Portsmouth Hall lot Hunter, Mrs. - undated - Wood, Nich. - Lee Hall est Watts, Joel - Portsmouth - April 30, 1816 - Blow, George - concerning estate Gibson, Joseph - March 21, 1809 - Blow, George - concerning the estate Blow, George - July 16, 1811 - Hall, J.H. - rent for Eunice Hall, New Haven Blow, George (Justice of the Peace) - Nov 21, 1824 - Clanton, Joseph (Constable) Bond for Lucy Hall Estate, undated Bond, Nuttall and Gibson - 1809 - Blow, George [two items] 2. Dudley, George - Mathews - March 17, 1809 - Blow, George - reply discussing the Hall estate 3. Roy, James H. - Portsmouth - Dec 18, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill","1. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Jan 21, 1812 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 2. Robertson, William - Petersburg - Feb 24, 1812 - Blow, George - Sussex 3. Blow, George - Tower Hill - March 4, 1812 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 4. Blow, George - Tower Hill - March 1812 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 5. Blow, George - Tower Hill - April 2, 1812 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 6. Blow, George - Tower Hill - April, 1812 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 7. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - June 20, 1811 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 8. Dew, Thos. R. - College of WandM - June 20, 1842 - Blow, George - Littleton 9. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - June 23, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 10. Akins, Pleasants - Petersburg - Aug 24, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 11. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 13, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 12. Brown, William E. - Sussex - July 1, 1811 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 13. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 24, 1811 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 14. Adams, Henry - Petersburg - Aug 28, 1811 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 15. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 27, 1811 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 16. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Aug 22, 1811 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 17. Blow, George, copy of a petition to the governor concerning a slave, 1835. 18. Copy of an agreement between R. Blow and Carter M. Jones, 1846. 19. Deed; Butt, John - Southampton - undated - Clanton, Williamson and wife 20. Document, fragment.","1. Tax Account, Blow, Richard, 1810-1811. 2. Tax Account, Blow, George - 1812-1818 3. Blow, George exec. R.H. Waller, 1817, Clerk Chancery Court at Williamsburg and Richmond.","1. Blow, Richard - Norfolk - Jan 10, 1812 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 2. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Jan 29, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 3. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb 18, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 4. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb 28, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 5. Crump, Richard - Richmond - March 4, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 6. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - March 10, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 7. Hines, Will - Southampton - March 18, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 8. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - March 22, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 9. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - April 6, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 10. Cocke, Benjamin - Cabin Point - April 8, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 11. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - April 18, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 12. Blow, George - Tower Hill - June 1812 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 13. Harrison, Henry J. - Hunting Quarter - May 22, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 14. Franklin, Peter and Co. - Petersburg - May 29, 1812 - Blow, George - Norfolk 15. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 3, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 16. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 8, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 17. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 28, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 18. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 16, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 19. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Aug 7, 1809 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 20. Franklin, Peter and Co. - Petersburg - July 31, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 21. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Aug 7, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 22. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Aug 11, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 23. Aikens, Pleasant - Petersburg - Aug 29, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 24. Faulcon, Nicholas - New Hope - Aug 30, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 25. Aiken, Pleasant - Petersburg - Sept 7, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 26. Fitzgerald, William - Nottoway - Sept 9, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 27. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Sept 18, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 28. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 11, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 29. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 20, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 30. Miller, James - Dec 13, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 31. Blow, George - Williamsburg - Dec 15, 1812 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - letter discusses hope of obtaining a law license 32. Camm, John - Amherst - Dec 25, 1812 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 33. Proceedings/meeting minutes of a meeting of the Citizens of Sussex appointing delegates to the Baltimore Convention, 1832 (nominating G. Blow, Richard Epps, and William Harrison as delegates).","1. Cowley, S. - Portsmouth - Feb 11, 1841 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 2. Gray, Th. - Southampton - April 15, 1813 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 3. Military Papers; subsistence accounts and papers on the 4th Regiment of Norfolk 4. Avery, William - James Town - July 8, 1838 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 5. Military forms.","1. Chair Tax, issued by US government and local county, 1815-1817. 2. Cochee Tax, 1838. 3. Stilling Tax.","1. Waller, William - Williamsburg - April 15, 1813 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 2. Waller, William - Norfolk - March 22, 1816 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 3. Parker, R.E. - Norfolk - July 1, 1820 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 4. Doubtfull debts, 1826. 5. Memo of George Blow's traveling expenses for Robert H. Waller estate, 1808-1817. 6. Bill, W.M. Waller, 1819-1822, Waller, W.H.","1. Brown, Henry - undated - Blow, George - list of debts due 2. Brown, Henry - 1784-1814 - Blow, Richard - numerous accounts 3. Gilliam, Joshua - 1785 - Foreman, Alexander 4. Mason, John - 1795 - Blow, Richard 5. Scott, Cole J. - 1790 - Blow, Richard 6. Brown, Henry - 1786 - Armstrong, Bennett 7. Blow, Richard - 1787-1790 - Sheriff of Sussex - tax accounts","1-17. Blow, George - April-Dec 1814 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth [seventeen letters]","1. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Jan 11, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 2. Gray, Thos. - Southampton - Jan 18, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 3. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth Jan 19, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 4. Burdge, Joel - Sussex - Jan 13, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 5. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Jan 25, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 6. Parham, Major William - Richard - Jan 27, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 7. Lanier, Capt. - Littleton - Jan 30, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 8. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb 7, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 9. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb 6, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 10. Jones, Chris - Petersburg - Feb 8, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 11. McCandlish, William - Williamsburg - Feb 11, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 12. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb 14, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 13. Hines, Robert - Smithfield - Feb 28, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 14. Fawn, Capt. John - Norfolk - March 3, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 15. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - April 13, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 16. Whitlock, Ch. - Richmond - April 16, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 17. Cary, Miles - Cobham - April 20, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 18. Barraud, Philip - Norfolk - April 25, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 19. Christian, Edmund - Williamsburg - April 23, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 20. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - April 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill [two letters] 21. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - May 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 22. Jones, Chris - Petersburg - May 1, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 23. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - May 10, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 24. Fitzgerald, William - Nottoway - May 11, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 25. Howard, Thos. - Richmond - June 3, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 26. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - June 13, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 27. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - June 10, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 28. Jones, Chr. - Petersburg - July 9, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 29. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 12, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 30. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 19, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 31. Allison, John - Petersburg - July 24, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 32. Henley, Ro. - Washington DC - July 24, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 33. Henley, Ro. - Washington DC - July 24, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 34. Jones, Ch. - Petersburg - July 26, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 35. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Aug 5, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 36. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Aug 10, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 37. Flynn, O. - Suffolk - Aug 10, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 38. Barron, Joseph A. - Norfolk - Aug 12, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 39. Simpson, John - Petersburg - Aug 13, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 40. Allison, John - Petersburg - Aug 13, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 41. Barraud, Ph. - Norfolk - Aug 18, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 42. Hawkins, J.H. - Lexington, KY - Aug 20, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 43. Peede, Robert - Portsmouth - Aug 21, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 44. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Aug 22, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 45. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Sept 16, 1814 - Blow, Eliza - Tower Hill 46. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Sept 19, 1814 - Blow, George - Quarter Masters Office 47. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Sept 26, 1814 - Blow, George - Richmond 48. Blow, Richard - Norfolk - Oct 17, 1814 - Blow, George - Richmond 49. Blow, Richard - Norfolk - Oct 27, 1814 - Blow, George - Richmond 50. Blow, Richard - Norfolk - Nov 1, 1814 - Blow, George - Richmond 51. Blow, Richard - Norfolk - Nov 11, 1814 - Blow, George - Richmond 52. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Nov 22, 1814 - Blow, George - Richmond 53. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Nov 22, 1814 - Blow, George - Richmond 54. Key, John - Dec 1, 1814 - Blow, George - Richmond 55. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 4, 1814 - Blow, George - Richmond 56. Eppes, Richard - Sussex - Dec 8, 1815 - Blow, George - Richmond 57. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 21, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 58. Cargill, Nathan - Richmond - Dec 22, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 59. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 28, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 60. Rochelle, Robert - Richmond - Dec 29, 1814 - Blow, George - Littleton 61. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 31, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 62. Misc memo by George Blow, undated, Shepard, William","1. Hines, William - Southampton - May 5, 1799 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 2. Christian, Edward - Williamsburg - March 31, 1814 - Blow, George - Sussex 3. Waller, William H. - Williamsburg - July 6, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 4. Bendall, Capt. I. - Oct 14, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 5. Blow, George - Richmond - Nov 6, 1814 - Blow, Richmond - Norfolk - letter discusses conditions in the military service 6. Blow, George - Richmond - Nov 10, 1814 - Blow, Richmond - Norfolk 7. Blow, George - Richmond - Nov 15, 1814 - Blow, Richmond - Norfolk 8. Blow, George - Richmond - Dec 2, 1814 - Blow, Richmond - Norfolk 9. Blow, George - Richmond - Dec 6, 1814 - Blow, Richmond - Norfolk 10. Daniel, William - Cumberland - Jan 17, 1817 - Blow, George - Sussex 11. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb 4, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 12. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb 11, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 13. Belsches, H.C. - Richmond - Feb 13, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill - letter discusses politics 14. Daniel, William - Cumberland - Feb 28, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 15. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb 25, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 16. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - March 5, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 17. Fitzgerald, William - Nottoway - March 12, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 18. Gale, John T. - Norfolk - March 25, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 19. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - April 1, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 20. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - April 15, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 21. Rochelle, Jas. - Jerusalem - April 18, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 22. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - April 22, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 23. Gale, John T. - Norfolk - April 24, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 24. Bassett, Burwell - Williamsburg - May 16, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 25. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - June 24, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 26. Bassett, Burwell - Williamsburg - July 5, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 27. Peete, Benjamin - Sussex - July 4, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 28. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 29, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 29. Tazewell, W. - Richmond - Aug 2, 1817 - Blow, Richard - Norfolk - reply discussing an iron mill patent 30. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Aug 12, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 31. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Aug 23, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 32. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Aug 29, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 33. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Sept 9, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 34. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Sept 16, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 35. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 7, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 36. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 11, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 37. Pescud, Edward - Petersburg - Oct 19, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 38. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 25, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 39. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 28, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 40. Parham, William - Sussex - Nov 8, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 41. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Nov 4, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 42. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Nov 11, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 43. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Nov 18, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 44. Bassett, Burwell - Nov 22, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 45. Cargill, N. - Davis' Tavern, Sussex - Dec 1, 1814 - Blow, George - Richmond 46. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 2, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 47. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 11, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 48. Parker, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 16, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 49. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 31, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 50. Ruffin, Edmund - 1813-1823 - Blow, George - Tower Hill - letter discusses the Ruffin plantations 51. Harrison, Mrs. Anna B. - Hunting Quarter - Feb 3, 1826 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 52. Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg - May 1, 1829 - Blow, George - Little Town - reply discussing the management of Blow's affairs at the farm near Williamsburg","1. US Marshall - July 23, 1799 - Blow, Richard - letter discusses his feelings for held slaves 2. Brand and Toler - Hanover - Nov 6, 1800 - Blow, Richard - Norfolk 3. Gray, Edward - Washington DC- Jan 17, 1803 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 4. Gray, Edward - Southampton - July 20, 1803 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 5. Drew, Dolphin - Edenton - Oct 10, 1804 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 6. Accounts, various, 1804-1830. 7. Brown, William E. - Quartermaster - Aug 7, 1812 - Blow, George - Sussex 8. Rochelle, James - Jerusalem, VA - Oct 3, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 9. Harrison, Henry J. - Hunting Quarter - Sept 24, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 10. Robinson, James - Richmond - July 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 11. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Nov 2, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 12. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Dec 19, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 13. Blow, Robert W. - Portsmouth - Sept 1, 1820 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 14. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - April 9, 1820 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 15. Blow, George - Jan 16, 1832 - Newman and Peets - Southampton 16. Suit; G. Blow vs. Js. T. Garrison, 1832. 17. Suit; G. Blow vs. R.S. Nicholson, 1832. 18. Suit, G. Blow vs. Nicholson, 1833, Southampton Court. 19. Anderson, Peebles and Hall - Petersburg - March 26, 1838 - Blow, George - Little Town 20. Peebles and Hall - Petersburg - Sept 15, 1838 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 21. Blow, Richard - New Orleans - April 27, 1838 - Blow, George - Littletown 22. Blow, George - San Antonio - Sept 1839 - Blow, George - Littletown 23. Galt, Dickie - Williamsburg - Oct 22, 1843 - Blow, George 24. Wynne, William B. - Oct 17, 1862 - Blow, George 25. Forms, Mutual Assurance Society. 26. Amnesty application of Col. George Blow to Pres Andrew Johnson, 1865. 27. Suit; to settle the estate of George Blow, 1872. 28. Various items, miscellaneous.","1. Blow, George - Richmond - Sept 27, 1814 - Blow, Richard - Norfolk - reply discussing the war; battles, supplies, enlistments, etc 2. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Aug 20, 1814 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - discusses military affairs and acknowledges the gift of a sword and coat 3. Daniel, William - Cumberland, C.H. - Dec 12, 1816 - Blow, George - Sussex County 4. Waller, Edmund - Martin's Hundred - June 13, 1812 - Blow, George - Norfolk - reply discussing conditions on various plantations","1. Unknown sender - Galveston - May 19, 1843 - Blow, George [ ? ] 2. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Sept 28, 1817 - Blow, George 3. Nivison, John - Norfolk - May 26, 1810 - Blow, George 4. Indenture deed of William Hardress Waller, 1820, to G. Blow 5. Copy of Richard E. Lee's Will, Norfolk, undated. 6. Copy of indenture deed, George and Eliza Blow to William Waller of Williamsburg. 7. Chowning, Noah L. - Norfolk - undated - Blow, Richard - bond","1. Waller, William H. - Williamsburg - Jan 16, 1815 - Blow, George - Sussex Court House 2. Waller, William H. - Williamsburg - Jan 29, 1814 - Blow, George 3. Drew, Benjamin - Smithfield - Oct 17, 1815 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 4. Forms; Sussex Militia papers, 1813.","1. Camm, John - Amherst - Nov 29, 1809 - Waller, Benjamin C. - Williamsburg - reply concerning the sale of a slave 2. Copy of letter to the Masonic Lodge from George Blow. 3. Klein, J. - Norfolk - Aug 5, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 4. Daniel, William - Cumberland - Feb 28, 1817 - Blow, George - Sussex 5. Daniel, William [memo] - Richmond - June 21, 1820 - Blow, George - Sussex 6. Milhado, D. - Dec 1815 - Blow, George - Sussex [four pieces discussing financial affairs and a slave sale] 7. Laine, Ann - Dec 7, 1833 - Blow, George - Sussex 8. West, T.G. - Dec 11, 1831 - Blow, Mrs. - Tower Hill 9. Wynne, Thos. - Carter's Grove - Sept 22, 1841 - Blow, George - Norfolk","1. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Jan 1, 1812 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 2. Rochelle, Robert - Richmond - Jan 5, 1815 - Blow, George - Sussex Court House 3. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Jan 10, 1815 - Blow, George - Sussex - letter discusses the College of William and Mary 4. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Jan 18, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 5. Rochelle, Robert - Richmond - Jan 30, 1815 - Blow, George - Sussex 6. Fitzgerald, William - Nottoway - Jan 31, 1815 - Blow, George - Sussex 7. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb 1, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 8. Gray, Edwn. - Southampton - Feb 22, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 9. Sharp, William - Norfolk - Feb 25, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 10. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - March 3, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 11. Hines, George - Southampton - March 5, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 12. Edmonds, John - Sussex - March 10, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 13. Sharp, William - Norfolk - March 10, 1815 - Blow, George - Sussex 14. Barraud, P. - Portsmouth - March 13, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 15. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - March 15, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 16. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - April 4, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 17. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - June 9, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 18. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - June 25, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 19. Christian, Edmund - Williamsburg - June 25, 1815 - Blow, George - Sussex 20. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 2, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 21. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 11, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 22. Akin, P. - Portsmouth - July 18, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 23. Barraud, Ph. - Norfolk - July 21, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 24. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 25, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 25. Myrick, John - Southampton - July 1815 - Blow, George - Sussex 26. Myrick, John - Southampton - July 20, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 27. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Aug 21, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 28. Bell, Graham - Petersburg - Sept 5, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 29. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Sept 19, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 30. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Sept 8, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 31. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Sept 12, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 32. Adams, Robert - Petersburg - Oct 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 33. Harrison, Richard F. - Oct 1, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 34. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 17, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 35. Akins, P. - Petersburg - Oct 17, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 36. Johnston, R.M. - Cross Keys - Oct 22, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 37. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 27, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 38. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 1, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 39. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 15, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill","1. Lease of land on Skiff's Creek, James City by Robert H. Waller, 1805. 2. Vouchers; Robert Hall Waller estate, for craftsmen work, 1805-1809.","1. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb-Dec 1820 - Blow, George [some from Mrs. G. Blow] - Tower Hill [17 letters] 2. Edmunds, John - Sussex - April 13, 1819 - Blow, George - Sussex 3. Ruffin, Edmund - Prince George - Jan 1820 - Blow, George - Sussex 4. Rochelle, James - Southampton - 1820 - Blow, George - Sussex [four letters] 5. Faulcon, Nich. - Mount Pleasant - May 13, 1820 - Blow, George - Sussex 6. Chapman, John - Wall's Bridge - March 14, 1820 - Blow, George - Sussex 7. Briggs, Henry - Jerusalem - June 20, 1820 - Blow, George - Sussex 8. Harrison, Henry J. - Feb 9, 1820 - Blow, George - Sussex 9. Waller, Edm. - Martin's Hundred, James City - Jan 3, 1820 - Blow, George - Sussex 10. Yeatman, Tho. Mathews - June 17, 1820 - Blow, George - Sussex 11. Cargill, Gen. Nath. - Petersburg - June 8, 1820 - Blow, George - Sussex 12. Hines, Ro. - Smithfield - May 20, 1820 - Blow, George - Sussex 13. Butts, John - Southampton - March 1820 - Blow, George - Sussex 14. Wrenn, Barham - Southampton - Dec 10, 1820 - Blow, George - Sussex 15. Hines, S.W. - Southampton - Dec 17, 1820 - Blow, George - Sussex 16. Waller, William H. - Williamsburg - March 3, 1820 - Blow, George - Sussex 17. Hancock, William - Blk. Water Bridge - March 13, 1820 - Blow, George - Sussex","1. Blow, Richard; memo discussing the fire damages on estates, 1796-1824. 2. Blow, Richard; memo discussing these fire damages, 1821-1822. 3. Estate Papers of Lucy Hall, 1809-1816.","1. Remarks/Notes by Richard Blow on Mr. Hunter's notes, c. 1815. 2. Military papers, 1812-1813. 3. Correspondence; Blow, George - Tower Hill - Oct 12, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth Blow, George - Tower Hill - Sept 21, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth Edwards, L.R. - Jerusalem - Aug 30, 1836 - Blow, George - Portsmouth Haxall, William - Petersburg - Sept 2, 1812 - Blow, Richard - Norfolk","1. Edmund Waller Estate Papers, 1820-1832 2. Inventory of the Lucy Hall Estate, undated. 3. Waller, William H. - Aug 4, 1815 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 4. Memo; record of cotton picked during October 18?? 5. Blow, George - July 8, 1837 - Parker, Iabez 6. Bond concerning the Waller estate, 1825-1827. 7. Statement of debts due on the R.H. Waller estate. 8. Dismissal of suit, Mr. and Mrs. George Blow vs. William H. Waller, 1817. 9. Murdaugh, J. - Portsmouth - Aug 5, 1839 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 10. Receipts of G. Blow, 1820-1832. [45 items]","1. Survey drawing of the Jones house and field, 1841. 2. Bonds from A.N. Laine to Joseph Branch, 1831. 3. Edwards, L.R. - Jerusalem - Aug 29, 1836 - Blow, George - Portsmouth 4. Heath and Co. - Nov 2, 1855 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 5. Avery, J. - Hick's Ford - March 28, 1834 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 6. Beers and Poindexter - 1837 - Blow, George - Portsmouth 7. Printed political notice for William H. Pegram, 1834.","1. Copy of the Agricultural Society of Sussex County's constitution, 1821. 2. Copy of the United Agricultural Societies of Virginia. 3. Ruffin, Edmund - Petersburg - Aug 16, 1821 - Blow, Sec. George 4. Cocke, John H. - Bremo - Dec 21, 1820 - Blow, Sec. George 5. Paper; Wilkins, John L., 1822, given at a Petersburg Ag. Society meeting. 6. Drawings concerning various agricultural practices. 7. Cargill, John - Nov 4, 1819 - Pres. of the Sussex Ag. Society 8. Speech by George Blow, undated. 9. Copy of notes by Dr. William Cocke, Sussex Ag. Society, 1822. 10. Surry Ag. Society - July 22, 1820 - Sussex Ag. Society 11. Subscription list of the Sussex Ag. Society, 1816. 12. Barton, R.P. - Springdale - July 22, 1820 - Harrison, George E. 13. Minutes of the Sussex Ag. Society, 1819-1821.","1. Blow, George Jr. - Portsmouth - Nov 9, 1821 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 2. Blow, George - Tower Hill - March 30, 1821 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 3. Blow, George - Petersburg - April 27, 1821 - Blow, Richard - Tower Hill 4. Blow, George - Petersburg - Aug 21, 1821 - Blow, Richard - Norfolk 5. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Sept 12, 1821 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 6. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Oct 2, 1821 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 7. Blow, Robert W. - Tower Hill - Sept 11, 1821 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 8. Blow, Robert W. - Tower Hill - Sept 19, 1821 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 9. Blow, George - Tower Hill - July 10, 1821 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 10. Blow, Norborne - Sussex - June 8, 1821 - Blow, George - Norfolk 11. Blow, George - Tower Hill - April 17, 1821 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 12. Blow, Robert W. - Tower Hill - Oct 2, 1821 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 13. Blow, Richard Jr. - Williamsburg - Feb 5, 1828 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 14. Blow, George Jr. - Hampden Sydney College - Nov 22, 1828 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 15. Blow, Robert W. - U of Virginia - May 7, 1828 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 16. Blow, George - Tower Hill - July 31, 1828 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 17. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Sept 12, 1828 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 18. B., Dr. R - Jan 1843 - Blow, George - James City Co. 19. Blow, Richard Jr. - College of William and Mary - Dec 21, 1828 - Blow, George - James City Co. 20. Blow, R.W. - Tower Hill - July 31, 1828 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 21. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Sept 21, 1828 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 22. Blow, George - Houston, Texas Territory - Feb 1841 - Blow, George - Littleton 23. Blow, George - Nov 10, 1843 - Blow, George - Martin's Hundred, James City Co. 24. Blow, George - Norfolk - Jan 26, 1843 - Blow, George - Littleton 25. Blow, George - Norfolk - April 4, 1843 - Blow, George - Littleton 26. Blow, George - Norfolk - Oct 20, 1841 - Blow, George - Littleton 27. Blow, George - Jerusalem - Aug 18 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth","1. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Jan 16, 1822 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 2. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 22, 1822 - Blow, George 3. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - June 28, 1822 - Blow, George 4. Blow, Robert W. - Portsmouth - July 26, 1822 - Blow, George 5. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Jan 5, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 6. Blow, R.W. - Portsmouth - Jan 12, 1822 - Blow, Col. George - Tower Hill 7. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Jan 16, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 8. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Feb 27, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 9. Blow, Richard Jr. - Portsmouth - March 3, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 10. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - March 4, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 11. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - March 16, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 12. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - March 23, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 13. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - April 13, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 14. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Aug 17, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 15. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Aug 24, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 16. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Sept 7, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 17. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Sept 14, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 18. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Oct 5, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 19. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Oct 12, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 20. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Oct 13, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 21. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Nov 2, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 22. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Dec 16, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 23. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Dec 22, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 24. Blow, Robert W. - Portsmouth - undated - Blow, George - Tower Hill 25. Blow, Robert W. - Portsmouth - Oct 12, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 26. Blow, Robert W. - Portsmouth - May 4, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 27. Blow, Robert W. - Portsmouth - Dec 27, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 28. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 28, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 29. Blow, Richard Jr. - Portsmouth - Dec 15, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 30. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Dec 7, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 31. Coke, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 27, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 32. Coke, Richard - Portsmouth - Dec 8, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 33. Stone, Daniel - Norfolk - Feb 16, 1822 - Blow, George - Sussex Co. 34. Hines, George - Southampton - May 8, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 35. Waller, William H. - Amherst Co. - May 24, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 36. Waller, William H. - Amherst Co. - Sept 1, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 37. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Nov 7, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 38. Hines, S.B. - Nov 3, 1822 - Blow, George - Sussex 39. Heath and Mason - Nov 30, 1822 - Blow, George - Sussex 40. Heath and Mason - Nov 27, 1822 - Blow, George - Sussex 41. Hines, George - Aug 14, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 42. Petit, William - Portsmouth - Jan 15, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 43. Stone, Daniel - Norfolk - Jan 3, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 44. Heath and Mason - Sept 6, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 45. Hines, S.B. - Sweet Springs - Sept 6, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 46. Jourdan, James - Kick's Ford - April 6, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 47. Turner, Person - April 7, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 48. Heath and Mason - April 13, 1822 - Blow, George - Tower Hill","1. Receipts of George Blow, 1820. [two items] 2. Receipts of George Blow, 1818-1820. [24 items] 3. Sussex County tax receipt of George Blow, 1820. [showing acres of land, slaves owned, and various other property types] 4. Southampton County tax receipt of Richard Blow, 1820. [showing acres of land, slaves owned, and various other property types]","1. Will of John Butts, 1825. 2. Deed of Mary Butts, 1826. 3. Deed of Polly Butts, 1815. 4. Deed of John and Judith Rochelle, 1788.","1. Blow, Richard Jr. - Portsmouth - Jan 11, 1823 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 2. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Jan 17, 1823 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 3. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Feb 1, 1823 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 4. Gilliam, C.N. - Richmond - Feb 1, 1823 - Blow, George - Sussex 5. Cogbill, J.B. - Petersburg - April 11, 1823 - Blow, George - Sussex 6. Wyche, Capt. William - Belfield - March 19, 1823 - Blow, George - Sussex 7. Jeffrie, John M. - Sussex - June 10, 1823 - Blow, George - Sussex 8. Barham, Samuel - Southampton - June 25, 1823 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 9. Wyche, William - July 2, 1823 - Blow, George - Sussex 10. Clanton, John - Aug 3, 1823 - Blow, George - Sussex 11. Heath and Mason - 1823 - Blow, George - Sussex 12. Gilliam, Carter N. - Aug 3, 1823 - Blow, George - Sussex 13. Cooper, John C. - Petersburg - Aug 19, 1823 - Blow, George - Sussex 14. Heath and Mason - Aug 23, 1823 - Blow, George - Sussex 15. Whitehead, S. - Portsmouth - Sept 17, 1823 - Blow, George - Sussex 16. Whitehead, S. - Portsmouth - Sept 20, 1823 - Blow, George - Sussex 17. Wyche, William - Belfield - 1823 - Blow, George - Sussex 18. Heath and Mason - Nov 19, 1823 - Blow, George - Sussex 19. Hammon, R.H. - Petersburg - Nov 21, 1823 - Blow, George - Sussex 20. Heath, Joseph - Prince George - Dec 1, 1823 - Blow, George - Sussex 21. Newsom, Lucy - Southampton - Feb 6, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 22. Heath and Mason - Feb 27, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 23. Lockhart and Gordon - March 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 24. Sikes, Nelson - March 18, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 25. Gilliam, C.N. - Sussex - July 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 26. Hines, S.B. - Southampton - March 17, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 27. Robinson, William Jr. - Petersburg - April 14, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 28. Cooper, J.C. - Petersburg - Sept 16, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 29. Wyche, W.P. - Sussex - July 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 30. Rochelle, Js. - Jerusalem - June 13, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 31. Wyche, William P. - June 17, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 32. Heath and Mason - July 14, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 33. Hines, S.B. - Southampton - April 21, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 34. Dillard, Jas. - Sussex - April 26, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 35. Hines, S.B. - April 21, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 36. Rochelle, Js. - May 25, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 37. Heath and Mason - May 26, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 38. Armistead, L.M. - Petersburg - May 26, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 39. Wyche, William P. - June 11, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 40. Jones, George - Sussex - June 12, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex - reply discussing a school for the poor 41. Heath and Mason - July 5, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 42. Blackford, W. - Northampton - July 20, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 43. Rochelle, Js. - Jerusalem - Sept 15, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 44. Hines, S.B. - Southampton - Sept 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 45. Whitehead, S. - Aug 26, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 46. Rochelle, Js. - Aug 7, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 47. Cuthbert and Smith - Petersburg - Aug 7, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 48. Dufour, John F. - Jan 13, 1825 - Sec. of the Sussex Agricultural Society 49. Rochelle, Js. - Jan 4, 1825 - Blow, George - Sussex 50. Heath, Js. - Prince George - Jan 1, 1825 - Blow, George - Sussex 51. Blow, Richard - April 13, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex 52. Blow, George - Aug 15, 1826 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 53. Gilliam, T.S. - April 25, 1825 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 54. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - May 2, 1825 - Blow, George - Sussex 55. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - March 5, 1825 - Blow, George - Sussex 56. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - March 14, 1825 - Blow, George - Sussex 57. Thayer, Sceva - Petersburg - July 31, 1825 - Blow, George - Sussex - reply concerning a cotton gin 58. Hite, Nich. - Sussex - June 16, 1825 - Blow, George - Portsmouth 59. Hite, Nich. - Sussex - June 7, 1825 - Blow, George - Sussex 60. Harrison, Jas. J. - Brunswick - June 7, 1825 - Blow, George - Sussex 61. Harrison, Jas. J. - Brunswick - June 7, 1825 - Blow, George - Sussex 62. Gilliam, Th. F. - Southampton - Aug 22, 1825 - Blow, George - Sussex 63. Wynne, William - Bristol - Sept 25, 1825 - Blow, George - Sussex 64. May, David - Petersburg - Oct 13, 1825 - Blow, George - Sussex 65. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Nov 14, 1825 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 66. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Nov 22, 1825 - Blow, George - Sussex - letter discusses a fire near his dwelling house in Portsmouth","1. Selden, John A. - Feb 27, 1838 - Blow, George - reply concerning the sale of a slave 2. Neil and Marron - Norfolk - Sept 1821 - Blow, Mr. - Portsmouth 3. Briggs, Henry - Southampton - Oct 16, 1821 - Blow, Richard - Norfolk 4. Neilson, Thos. - Petersburg - Oct 15 - Blow, Richard - Norfolk 5. Hall and Peebles - Petersburg - Aug 18, 1842 - Blow, George - Sussex 6. Baker, Perkins - Nov 1, 1806 [ ? ] - Blow, George - Sussex 7. Neilson, Th. - Oct 29, 1824 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 8. Baker, Perkins - Sept 23, 1805 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 9. Estate papers concerning John Chappell, 1830-1831.","1. U of Virginia - July 3, 1827 - Blow, George - Sussex - reply discussing the conduct of Robert Blow as a student 2. Report card from U of V, July 1, 1827. 3. Report card from U of V, July 23, 1827. 4. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 10, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 5. Blow, Richard Jr. - Portsmouth - July 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 6. Blow, R.W. - Portsmouth - Sept 24 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown - letter discusses the College of William and Mary 7. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 2, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 8. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Oct 9, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 9. Blow, Robert - Richmond - Oct 5, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 10. Blow, George Jr. - Portsmouth - Oct 17, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 11. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Oct 19, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 12. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Oct 30, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 13. Blow, Robert W. - U of Virginia - Oct 26 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 14. Blow, Richard Jr. - Williamsburg - Nov 5, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown - complains about conditions at the College of William and Mary 15. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Jan 2, 1826 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 16. Gurley, John M. - Jerusalem - Oct 2, 1827 - Blow, George - Sussex County 17. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Nov 28, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 18. Cogbill, Mason and Co. - Petersburg - Nov 28, 1827 - Blow, George - Southampton 19. Heath and Mason - Sept 28, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 20. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Sept 25, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 21. Heath and Mason - Sept 25, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 22. Applewhite, H. - Cowman's Well, Sussex - July 24, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 23. Blow, George Jr. - Portsmouth - May 3, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 24. Gurley, R.R. - June 19, 1827 - Blow, George - Sussex","1. Blow, Richard Jr. - Portsmouth - April 1, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 2. Blow, Richard Jr. - Portsmouth - April 26, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 3. Blow, Robert - U of Virginia - June 20, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 4. Blow, Robert - U of Virginia - Oct 10, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 5. Blow, Robert - U of Virginia - Nov 13, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 6. Report card, U of Virginia 7. Blow, Robert W. - March 1, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 8. Blow, Robert - April 2, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 9. Blow, Robert - May 1, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 10. Blow, Robert - June 1, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 11. Jones, S. - Kings Creek, James City Co. - Oct 13, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 12. Blow, Richard S. - Portsmouth - Aug 8, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 13. Blow, Richard S. - Portsmouth - Dec 18, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 14. Blow, Richard S. - Portsmouth - Dec 31, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 15. Blow, George Jr. - Portsmouth - Dec 31, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 16. Blow, R. Jr. - Oct 18, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill - letters discusses life at the College of William and Mary 17. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Aug 14, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 18. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Aug 19, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 19. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - July 18, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 20. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Aug 28, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 21. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Sept 18, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 22. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Sept 28, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 23. Heath, Joseph - Prince George - Dec 28, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 24. Collier, William A. - Sept 4, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 25. Blow, George - Sept 29, 1827 - Jones, Scervant - Kings Creek 26. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - June 12, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 27. Rochelle, Robert - Humphreys Co., TN - June 1, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 28. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - May 26, 1827 - Blow, George - Littletown 29. Magee, Robert - May 12, 1827 - Blow, George - Sussex 30. Heath and Mason - June 12, 1827 - Blow, George - Sussex 31. Rochelle, James - Jerusalem - May 4, 1827 - Blow, George - Sussex 32. Heath and Mason - April 30, 1827 - Blow, George - Sussex 33. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - April 18, 1827 - Blow, George - Sussex 34. Blow, Robert - Portsmouth - April 1827 - Blow, George - Sussex 35. Heath and Mason - April 6, 1827 - Blow, George - Sussex 36. Blow, Richard Sr. - March 6, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 37. Heath and Mason - Feb 26, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 38. Heath and Mason - Feb 22, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 39. Heath and Mason - Feb 19, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 40. Heath and Mason - Jan 27, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 41. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Jan 23, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 42. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Jan 21, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 43. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Jan 16, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 44. Heath and Mason - Jan 11, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 45. Heath and Mason - July 19, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 46. Butts, Mary - Jan 9, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 47. Rochelle, James - April 30, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 48. Harrison, Js. J. - May 15, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 49. Waller, Edmund - James City Co. - 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill","1. Plat-Round Hill Swamp, James Baker surveyor, undated (refers to the Nottoway Indians 2. Pledge between R. Downman and G. Hines that they will refrain from liquor, 1821. 3. Estate of Edmund Waller, 1827-1830. 4. Commission office, 1829. 5. Account of G. Blow concerning the estate of E.W. Jones, 1827-1828. 6. Estate of E. Jones and J. Butts, note, 1828. 7. Pollok and Co. - Richmond - Oct 2, 1805 - Blow, Richard - Norfolk 8. Felts, Henry - May 16, 1833 - Blow, George - Sussex - receipt for bond","1. Proctor of U of Virginia - Feb 15, 1827 - Blow, George - Sussex 2. Blow, Robert W. - U of Virginia - April 26, 1828 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 3. Report card of George Blow, Jr., 1828. 4. Report card of George Blow, Jr., 1828. 5. Report card of George Blow, Jr., 1829. 6. Report card of George Blow, Jr., 1829. 7. Report card of George Blow, Jr., 1829. 8. Report card of George Blow, Jr., 1829. 9. Blow, George Jr. - Hampden City - Jan 17, 1829 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 10. Blow, George Jr. - Hampden City - March 8, 1829 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 11. Blow, George Jr. - Hampden City - March 31, 1829 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 12. Blow, George Jr. - Hampden City - Dec 7, 1828 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 13. Blow, George Jr. - U of Virginia - July 13, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 14. Blow, George Jr. - U of Virginia - Dec 25, 1831 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown","1. Report card, U of V, 1828. 2. Blow, Robert W. - March 1, 1828 - Blow, George - Sussex 3. Blow, Robert W. - April 1, 1828 - Blow, George - Sussex 4. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - April 1, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 5. Blow, Richard Jr. - College of William and Mary - June 15, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 6. Blow, Richard Jr. - College of William and Mary - Oct 1, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 7. Bosher, Thomas M. - The Main, James City Co. - Oct 2, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 8. Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg - April 28, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 9. Webb, W.W. - Williamsburg - July 9, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 10. Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg - Sept 27, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 11. Jones, S. - Williamsburg - June 11, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 12. Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg - June 14, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 13. Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg - July 19, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 14. Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg - Aug 22, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 15. Webb, W.W. - Williamsburg - July 14, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 16. Rochelle, James - Jerusalem - July 14, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 17. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Nov 17, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 18. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Aug 12, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 19. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Sept 23, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 20. Thayer, Henry H. - Petersburg - Nov 1, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 21. Blow, Richard - Oct 25, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 22. Hines, George - Jerusalem - June 23, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 23. Whitehead, J. - Norfolk - Nov 6, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 24. Delk, William H. - York Co. - Nov 13, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 25. Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg - Feb 29, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 26. Hines, S.B. - May 4, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 27. Sheets, Anty - Albemarle - Sept 10, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 28. Smith, Chas. - Sussex - July 20, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 29. Blow, Richard - April 29, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 30. Atkinson - Smithfield - Nov 8, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 31. Blow, Richard - Oct 14, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 32. Blow, Richard - Sept 16, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 33. Blow, Richard - Feb 12, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 34. Blow, Richard - Feb 18, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 35. Rochelle, James - April 23, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 36. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - July 5, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 37. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Jan 17, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 38. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Jan 22, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 39. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Jan 31, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 40. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Feb 13, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 41. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - March 14, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 42. Prichard, J. - Petersburg - April 10, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 43. Blow, George - May 12, 1828 - Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg 44. Cogbill, Mason and Co. - 1828 - Blow, George - Sussex 45. Heath and Mason - undated - 1828 - Blow, George - Sussex 46. Blow, Richard - Aug 25, 1828 - Blow, George - Sussex 47. Heath and Mason - Oct 4, 1828 - Blow, George - Sussex 48. Cogbill, Mason and Co. - Oct 14, 1828 - Blow, George - Sussex 49. Fielding, Rose - Oct 22, 1828 - Blow, George - Sussex 50. Bosher, Thos. M. - The Main, James City Co. - Oct 28, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 51. Heath and Mason - Nov 5, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 52. Heath and Mason - Nov 29, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 53. Heath and Mason - Dec 15, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 54. Cogbill, Mason and Co. - Dec 17, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 55. Robertson, William Jr. - Petersburg - Dec 17, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 56. Blow, Richard - Dec 22, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 57. Blow, Richard - May 19, 1828 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 58. Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg - Dec 22, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 59. Clanton, Jas. - April 27, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 60. Blow, Richard - July 1, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown 61. Blow, Richard - June 3, 1828 - Blow, George - Littletown","1. Blow, Richard Jr. - College of William and Mary - April 24, 1828 - Blow Richard Sr. - Portsmouth 2. Blow, Richard Jr. - College of William and Mary - June 5, 1828 - Blow Richard Sr. - Portsmouth 3. Daniel, Judge William - Lynchburg - Jan 19, 1819 - Blow, George 4. List of bonds due to Blow and Scammell, 1811.","1. Estate papers of Robert B. Gilliam, 1827-1828. [72 pieces] 2. Edmund and W.H. Waller estates, 1828. [6 pieces] 3. Tuition fee paid by G. Blow for his daughters' schooling. 4. Tax account of Sussex County for G. Blow's land, 1828. [Showing record of land, slaves owned, and other]","1. Accounts of George Blow with John W. Byrd, 1828-1829. [25 pieces] 2. Estate papers of Mary Butts, 1826-1829. [5 pieces] 3. Land tax accounts of Richard Blow, 1828-1829. [6 pieces] 4. Estate papers of the Gilliam family, 1826-1829. [55 pieces] 5. Personal account of G. Blow with blacksmiths. [10 pieces]","1. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Sept 23, 1817 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 2. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - March 23, 1821 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 3. Whitehead, T. - Feb 21, 1821 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 4. Clairboren, P.W. - Williamsburg - March 4, 1821 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 5. Blow, R. Jr. - Portsmouth - Nov 6, 1824 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 6. Blow, R. Sr. - Dec 21, 1821 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 7. Blow, R. Sr. - Dec 4, 1827 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 8. Blow, R. Jr. - Feb 25, 1823 - Blow, Mrs. George - Tower Hill 9. Blow, R. Sr. - March 15, 1823 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 10. Blow, Robert - April 12, 1823 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 11. Blow, R. Sr. - May 3, 1823 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 12. Blow, R. Sr. - June 2, 1824 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 13. Blow, R. Sr. - July 20, 1824 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 14. Blow, R. Sr. - Aug 20, 1824 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 15. Blow, R. Sr. - Sept 21, 1824 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 16. Blow, R. Sr. - Dec 19, 1824 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 17. Blow, R. Sr. - Jan 10, 1825 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 18. Blow, R. Sr. - March 29, 1825 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 19. Blow, R. Sr. - July 9, 1825 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 20. Blow, R. Sr. - Sept 17, 1824 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 21. Blow, R. Sr. - Oct 4, 1825 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 22. Blow, R. Sr. - Oct 11, 1825 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 23. Blow, George - Tower Hill - May 31, 1826 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 24. General Orders from Adj. General - March 4, 1823 - Comm. of the 15th VA militia - Sussex Co. 25. Downman, Robert - Oct 2, 1821 - Blow, Colonel 26. Hines, L.B. - Southampton - March 6, 1824 - Blow, George - Sussex","1. Prospectus of Leroy Anderson - 1829 - reply discussing a metrical version of the Declaration of Independence. 2. Blow, Richard - 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 3. Blow, Richard - Nov 16, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 4. Blow, Richard - Sept 7, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 5. Blow, Richard - Aug 4, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 6. Blow, Richard - May 13, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 7. Byrd, J.W. - Williamsburg - May 13, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 8. Byrd, J.W. - Williamsburg - April 18, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 9. Smith, Chas. - Williamsburg - March 6, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 10. Byrd, J.W. - Williamsburg - Jan 16, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 11. Byrd, J.W. - Williamsburg - Aug 22, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 12. Byrd, J.W. - Williamsburg - Nov 4, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 13. Byrd, J.W. - Williamsburg - Dec 15, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 14. Byrd, J.W. - Williamsburg - Sept 6, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 15. Smith, Chas. - Williamsburg - Jan 12, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 16. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Sept 16, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 17. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Dec 22, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 18. Whitehead, J. - Norfolk - Jan 10, 1829 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 19. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Jan 18, 1829 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 20. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Jan 27, 1829 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 21. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - March 25, 1829 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 22. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - March 24, 1829 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 23. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - March 17, 1829 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 24. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Feb 10, 1829 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 25. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - April 10, 1829 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 26. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - July 28, 1829 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 27. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Sept 8, 1829 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 28. Lewis, Herbert Jr. - Martin's Hundred - Sept 8, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 29. Lewis, Herbert Jr. - Martin's Hundred - April 17, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 30. Lewis, Herbert Jr. - Martin's Hundred - Nov 10, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 31. Lewis, Herbert Jr. - Martin's Hundred - Dec 18, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 32. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Oct 11, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 33. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - April 17, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 34. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Aug 24, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 35. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Sept 7, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 36. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Oct 13, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 37. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 38. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 39. Coleman, William - Hog's Island - Oct 1, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 40. Blow, R. Sr. - Portsmouth - April 21, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 41. Blow, R. Sr. - Portsmouth - Aug 25, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 42. Blow, R. Sr. - Portsmouth - Sept 2, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 43. Blow, R. Sr. - Portsmouth - Sept 1, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 44. Blow, R. Sr. - Portsmouth - Sept 29, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 45. Blow, R. Sr. - Portsmouth - Oct 6, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 46. Blow, R. Sr. - Portsmouth - Dec 15, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 47. Murdough, John - Portsmouth - Dec 22, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 48. Selden, Miles C. - Allen's Quarter - 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 49. Lewis, Herbert - Martin's Hundred - 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 50. Heath, H.G. - Prince George - Dec 31, 1829 - 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex - discussing the hire of a slave 51. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Feb 16, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 52. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Feb 24, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 53. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - March 28, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 54. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - April 19, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 55. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - May 16, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 56. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - May 27, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 57. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - June 24, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 58. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - July 29, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 59. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - July 17, 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 60. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - 1829 - Blow, George - Sussex 61. Lewis, Herbert Jr. - Martin's Hundred - Aug 11, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 62. Lewis, Herbert Jr. - Martin's Hundred - Feb 27, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 63. Lewis, Herbert Jr. - Martin's Hundred - May 5, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 64. Lewis, Herbert Jr. - Martin's Hundred - June 20, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 65. Lewis, Herbert Jr. - Martin's Hundred - 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 66. Lewis, Herbert Jr. - Martin's Hundred - 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 67. Jones, Willie C. - Southampton - July 19, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 68. Byrd, John W. - Norfolk - June 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 69. Smith, Chas. - Williamsburg - May 23 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 70. Tatum, Nathl. - Norfolk - April 18, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 71. Watson, T. - Tree Hill - April 19, 1829 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 72. Watson, T. - Richmond - July 12, 1829 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 73. Watson, T. - Richmond - July 18, 1829 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 74. Wilson, Jas. R. - Chuckatuck - July 20, 1829 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 75. Wyche, William P. - Sussex - June 24, 1829 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 76. Rochelle, James - Jerusalem - June 23, 1829 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 77. Rochelle, James - Jerusalem - March 25, 1829 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 78. Rochelle, James - Jerusalem - March 31, 1829 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 79. Griffin, S.S. - Williamsburg - May 11, 1829 - Blow, George - Littletown 80. Anderson, J.J. - Tree Hill - June 23, 1829 - Blow, George - Tower Hill","1. Rochelle, James - Jerusalem - March 26, 1829 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 2. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Oct 1, 1832 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 3. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Oct 3, 1832 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 4. Cooper, James - Texas - Sept 23, 1833 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 5. Bragg, Jones and Co. - Petersburg - 1834 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 6. Blow, George - Feb 3, 1834 - Cargill, John - Sussex 7. Blow, George - May 16, 1834 - Woods, Henry - Norfolk 8. Moody, William M. - Williamsburg - Oct 25, 1834 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 9. Murdaugh, John - Richmond - Dec 20, 1835 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 10. Johnson, William - Oct 15, 1835 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 11. Blow, George - Tower Hill - March 19, 1836 - Mason, John Y. - Washington DC 12. Parker, Jabez - Richmond - July 23, 1837 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 13. Blow, George - Williamsburg - July 19, 1837 - Parker, Jabez - Richmond 14. Anderson, Peebles and Hall - Petersburg - Nov 18, 1837 - Blow, George - Tower Hill","1. Blow, Richard Jr. - Philadelphia - April 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 2. Blow, Richard Jr. - Philadelphia - March 16, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 3. Blow, Richard Jr. - Philadelphia - March 27, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 4. Jones, S. - King's Creek, James City Co. - April 3, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 5. Harbert, Lewis - Martin's Hundred, James City Co. - Jan 6, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 6. Harbert, Lewis - Martin's Hundred, James City Co. - Feb 6, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 7. Harbert, Lewis - Martin's Hundred, James City Co. - April 30, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 8. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Jan 5, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Little Town 9. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Jan 12, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Little Town 10. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Jan 25, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Little Town 11. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Feb 2, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Little Town 12. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Feb 9, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Little Town 13. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - April 12, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Little Town 14. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - April 16, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Little Town 15. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - April 26, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Little Town 16. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - May 3, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Little Town 17. Blow, Richard Sr. - Old Place - Oct 2, 1809 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 18. Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg - Jan 26, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 19. Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg - April 16, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 20. Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg - May 10, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 21. Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg - Jan 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 22. Blow, George - Sussex - April 7, 1830 - Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg 23. Coke, Richard - Williamsburg - March 26, 1830 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 24. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - March 26, 1830 - Blow, George - Tower Hill","1. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - June-Dec 1830 - Blow, George - Sussex 2. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - May 24, 1830 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 3. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - June 21, 1830 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 4. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Aug 8, 1830 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 5. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Aug 18, 1830 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 6. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Aug 20, 1830 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 7. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Sept 3, 1830 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 8. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Sept 24, 1830 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 9. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Nov 22, 1830 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 10. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Dec 26, 1830 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 11. Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg - Aug 24, 1830 - Blow, George - Littletown 12. Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg - Dec 7, 1830 - Blow, George - Littletown 13. Blow, Richard Jr. - Philadelphia - May 23, 1830 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 14. Blow, Richard Jr. - Philadelphia - June 27, 1830 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 15. Blow, Richard Jr. - Philadelphia - Aug 18, 1830 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 16. Blow, Richard Jr. - Philadelphia - Sept 13, 1830 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 17. Blow, Richard Jr. - Philadelphia - Oct 23, 1830 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 18. Blow, Richard Jr. - Philadelphia - Nov 1, 1830 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 19. Blow, George Jr. - May 30, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Little Town 20. Lewis, Herb. - Martin's Hundred - July 10, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Little Town 21. Lewis, Herb. - Martin's Hundred - June 12, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Little Town 22. Lewis, Herb. - Martin's Hundred - Sept 8, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Little Town 23. Brown Dr. Thos. - July 22, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex 24. Chappell, Jas. - Copperhonk Springs - June 30, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex 25. Chappell, Jas. - Copperhonk Springs - Aug 4, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex 26. Robertson, Arch. - Hog Island - Oct 6, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Little Town 27. Smith, Chas. - Limestone Co. Ala. - Oct 18, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex 28. Hines, Samuel B. - Jerusalem - Dec 31, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex 29. Newsom, Lucy - Southampton - June 26, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex","1. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - March 19, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex 2. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - March 23, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex 3. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - July 3, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 4. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - July 11, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 5. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Aug 18, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex 6. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Nov 5, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex 7. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Dec 3, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex 8. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Dec 12, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 9. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Dec 14, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex 10. West, Henry M. - Aug 11, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 11. Smaw, George - Oct 30, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 12. Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg - Feb 5, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 13. Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg - May 22, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 14. Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg - July 19, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 15. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Jan 13, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 16. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Feb 12, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 17. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Feb 17, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 18. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Feb 20, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 19. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - March 2, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 20. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - July 6, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 21. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - July 23, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 22. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - July 25, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 23. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Aug 1, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 24. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Aug 8, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 25. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Aug 10, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 26. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Aug 13, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 27. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Aug 17, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 28. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Aug 22, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 29. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Aug 27, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 30. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Aug 31, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 31. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Sept 3, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 32. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Sept 7, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 33. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Sept 17, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 34. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Nov 2, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 35. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - Dec 5, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 36. Jordan, Jas. - Isle of Wright - Feb 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex 37. Hines, Samuel B. - Southampton - Feb 9, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 38. Rochelle, James - Jerusalem - May 15, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 39. Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill - Sept 1816 - Pollard, Benjamin - Norfolk - letter note sent 40. Blow, George Sr. - March 27, 1817 - Bragg and Cook - Petersburg 41. Blow, R. and Co. - Norfolk - Southampton - Dec 23, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 42. Scott, John L. - Southampton - Dec 23, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 43. Rochelle, James - Jerusalem - Jan 22, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 44. Hines, Samuel B. - July 7, 1832 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill","1. Deed forms 2. Copy of contract for the building of Peter's Bridge (near Tower Hill) 3. Blow, George - Tower Hill - circa 1810 - Hines, R. - Smithfield 4. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Aug 12, 1812 - Hall, John H. - Petersburg 5. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Aug 27, 1812 - Klein, Jacob - Norfolk 6. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Dec 2, 1813 - Robinson, Anty - Williamsburg 7. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Dec 2, 1813 - Barraud, Dr. P - Norfolk 8. Blow, Richard - July 31, 1816 - Blow, George 9. Blow, George - Tower Hill - July 21, 1814 - Jones, Ch. T. 10. Howard, Th. C. - Richmond - May 16, 1814 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 11. Howard, Th. C. - Richmond - June 18, 1814 - Blow, George 12. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Feb 8, 1814 - Fawn, John Capt - Norfolk 13. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Dec 16, 1817 - Williams, Fred - Petersburg 14. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Sept 28, 1818 - Scott, R.G. - Richmond 15. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Dec 11, 1818 - Camm, John 16. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Dec 12, 1818 - Cobb, Geo. - Rock Landing 17. Blow, George - Tower Hill - June 6, 1820 - Faulcon, Nicholas - 18. Blow, George - Tower Hill - May 27, 1917 - Allison and Fitzgerald 19. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Oct 26, 1816 - B. Bassett and J. Goodall 20. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Dec 23, 1819 - Waller, Edmund C. 21. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Dec 12, 1818 - Walker, John M. 22. Blow, George - Portsmouth - Nov 22, 1820 - Waller, William - Williamsburg 23. Blow, George - Tower Hill - June 13, 1817 - Bassett, Burwell - Williamsburg 24. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Dec 23, 1819 - Waller, Edmund - Martin's Hundred, James City Co. 25. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Dec 1819 - Christian, Edmund - Richmond 26. Blow, George - Tower Hill - undated - Ruffin, Edmund - Prince George 27. Blow, George - Tower Hill - March 9, 1825 - Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth 28. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Dec 30, 1829 - Blow, Richard Sr. 29. Blow, George - Tower Hill - 1819 - Waller, Dr. Ro. P - Williamsburg 30. Blow, George - Tower Hill - April 26, 1830 - West, Henry 31. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Nov 26, 1830 - Branch, Thos. - Petersburg 32. Blow, George - Tower Hill - April 26, 1830 - Heath and Mason - Petersburg 33. Blow, George - Tower Hill - April 1819 - Heath and Mason - Petersburg 34. Blow, George - Tower Hill - 1817 - Overseers of the Poor - Southampton 35. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Feb 14, 1831 - Branch, Thos. - Petersburg 36. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Feb 16, 1831 - Garrett, R.M. - Williamsburg 37. Blow, George - Tower Hill - March 4, 1831 - Turner, John D. 38. Blow, George - Tower Hill - March 25, 1831 - Moody, William - Northampton, NC 39. Blow, George - Tower Hill - undated - West, Mr. 40. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Dec 25, 1830 - Heath, Henry G. - Prince George 41. Blow, George - Tower Hill - June 15, 1830 - Watson, Thos. - Richmond 42. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Oct 5, 1830 - Robertson, Arch. - Hog Island 43. Blow, George - Tower Hill - July 18, 1829 - Robertson, Arch. - Tree Hill","1. Blow, R.W. - U of Virginia - Oct 30, 1826 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex Courthouse 2. Report card of R.W. Blow from U of Virginia, 1826. 3. Blow, Richard Jr. - Portsmouth - Jan 1, 1826 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex Courthouse 4. Blow, Richard Jr. - Philadelphia - March 1, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex Courthouse 5. Colonization Society - Washington DC - Feb 5, 1830 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex Courthouse 6. Byrd, John W. - Williamsburg - 1831 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown [four letters] 7. Garrett, R.M. - Williamsburg - 1831 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown [two letters] 8. Semple, James (Judge) - Williamsburg - 1831 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill [two letters] 9. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - March 16, 1831 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 10. Blow, Richard Jr. - Portsmouth - March 1831 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill [two letters] 11. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - 1831 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex [four letters] 12. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - 1827 and 1831 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill [two letters] 13. Harrison, James J. - Diamond Grove - March 17, 1826 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 14. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - 1826 and 1831 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill [17 letters] 15. Atkinson, Arch. - Richmond - Jan 27, 1831 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 16. Smaw, George - Martin's Hundred - June 5, 1831 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 17. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - 1831 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex [9 letters] 18. Garrett, R.M. - Williamsburg - Jan 25, 1831 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 19. Downman, Lucy - Feb 15, 1831 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 20. Blow, George - June 3, 1817 - Camm, John - Lynchburg 21. Blow, Richard Jr. - Portsmouth - 1826 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill [two letters] 22. Wyche, William - Littletown - Feb 12, 1826 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 23. Rochelle, James - Jerusalem - April 13, 1826 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 24. Watkins, John D. - New Kent Ch. - March 15, 1826 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 25. Smith, Charles - Limestone Co. Ala. - Jan 2, 1831 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 26. Blow, Richard Sr. - Portsmouth - July 4, 1831 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 27. Moody, William - Mt. Forest, NC - 1831 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill [four letters] 28. Smaw, George - Martin's Hundred - Nov 18, 1831 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 29. Cary, George B. - Southampton - May 28, 1831 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill","1. Weston, Samuel - Norfolk - March 25, 1833 - Blow, George - Littletown 2. Weston, Samuel - Portsmouth - March 27, 1833 - Blow, George - Littletown 3. Smith, Chas. - Alabama - March 31, 1833 - Blow, George - Littletown 4. Rochelle, Jas. - Southampton - May 1833 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 5. Parker, W.H. - Belvedere - July 27, 1833 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 6. Smith, Philip - Surry C.H. - Aug 18, 1833 - Blow, George - Sussex 7. Cooper, James - Austin TX - Aug 31, 1833 - Blow, George - Sussex 8. Petway, Henry - Southampton - Sept 23, 1833 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 9. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - May 16, 1833 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 10. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - June 6, 1833 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 11. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - June 24, 1833 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 12. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - April 30, 1833 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 13. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - July 31, 1833 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 14. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Sept 16, 1833 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 15. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Nov 30, 1833 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 16. Smaw, George - Martin's Hundred - Sept 28, 1833 - Blow, George - Sussex 17. Coke, John - James City - Nov 18, 1833 - Blow, George - Sussex 18. Farmer's Bank - Norfolk - May 4, 1833 - Blow, George - Sussex 19. Farmer's Bank - Norfolk - Sept 5, 1833 - Blow, George - Sussex 20. Farmer's Bank - Norfolk - Dec 2, 1833 - Blow, George - Sussex 21. Farmer's Bank - Norfolk - July 1, 1833 - Blow, George - Sussex","1-16. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Jan-Oct 1835 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 17. Butts, Edward - Southampton - Jan 13, 11835 - Blow, George - Sussex 18. Chandler, J.A. - Portsmouth - March 7, 1835 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 19. Aldridge, A. - Stony Creek - July 25, 1835 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 20. Vaiden, M.J. - Sussex - Aug 1, 1835 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 21. Haxall and Co. - Richmond - Aug 13, 1835 - Blow, George - Littletown 22. Ruffin, Edmund - Prince George - Sept 4, 1835 - Blow, George - Littletown 23. Jones, William L. - Warwick - Sept 4, 1835 - Blow, George - Littletown 24. Moody, William M. - Williamsburg - Sept 8, 1835 - Blow, George - Littletown 25. Bun and Co. - Richmond - Sept 16, 1835 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 26. Wynne, Thos. - Yorktown - Sept 14, 1835 - Blow, George - Littletown 27. Wood, H.J. (Farmer's Bank) - Norfolk - Nov 2, 1835 - Blow, George - Sussex 28. Hines, S.B. - Southampton - Dec 2, 1835 - Blow, George - Sussex","1. Blow, George Jr. - Portsmouth - Aug 9, 1838 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 2. Blow, R. - New Orleans - Feb 28, 1839 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 3. Seldon, John A. - Westover - March 15, 1838 - Blow, George - Tower Hill - reply concerning the sale of a slave 4. Letter fragment, Jan 6, 1838. 5. Vest, W.W. - Williamsburg - May 6, 1838 - Blow, George - Martin's Hundred 6. Vest, W.W. - Williamsburg - Nov 26, 1838 - Blow, George - Portsmouth 7. Blow, George - Martin's Hundred - July 20, 1838 - Smithers, G. - Queen's Creek, James City Co. 8. Pearman, Miller - Martin's Hundred - April 13, 1838 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 9. Blow, George - Sussex - June 14, 1838 - Johnson, William - Littletown 10. Blow, George - Williamsburg - July 18, 1838 - Ball, Samuel - Richmond 11. Waller, Corbin - Williamsburg - Feb 12, 1838 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 12. Hunt, E.H. - Williamsburg - March 12, 1838 - Blow, George - Littletown 13. Beasley, William H. - Williamsburg - Aug 2, 1838 - Blow, George - Littletown 14. Jackson, William - Williamsburg - undated - Blow, George - Littletown 15. Vest, W.W. - Williamsburg - Aug 13, 1838 - Blow, George - Littletown 16. Johnson, William - Richmond - May 22, 1838 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 17. West, W.W. - Williamsburg - May 22, 1838 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 18. Peebles and Hall - Petersburg - Aug 1838 - Blow, George - Sussex 19. Johnson, William - Richmond - Oct 20, 1838 - Blow, George - Sussex 20. Cowles, Stephen - Portsmouth - Oct 22, 1838 - Blow, George - Littletown 21. Haxall and Col. - Richmond - Aug 25, 1838 - Blow, George - Littletown 22. Dimmock, Chas. - Portsmouth - Nov 1838 - Blow, George - Portsmouth 23. Johnson, William - Richmond - Sept 8, 1838 - Blow, George - Littletown 24. Goodwyn, W.B. - Southampton - March 12, 1838 - Blow, George - Sussex 25. Harrison, B.P. - Petersburg - Aug 31, 1838 - Blow, George - Littletown 26. Smith, Polly - Alabama - Sept 22, 1838 - Blow, George - Littletown 27. Peebles and Hall - Petersburg - Sept 18, 1838 - Blow, George - Littletown 28. Peebles and Hall - Petersburg - Sept 8, 1838 - Blow, George - Littletown 29. Wood, H. and Sons - Norfolk - Oct 19, 1838 - Blow, George - Littletown 30-49. Anderson, Peebles and Hall - Jan-Dec 1838 - Blow, George - Sussex [19 letters] 50. Haxall and Co. - Richmond - Sept 15, 1838 - Blow, George - Littletown 51. Johnson, William - Petersburg - Feb 21, 1838 - Blow, George - Littletown 52. Blow, George - Williamsburg - Oct 15, 1838 - Johnson, Wm - Richmond 53. Johnson, William - Petersburg - March 22, 1838 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 54. Johnson, William - Petersburg - Aug 5, 1838 - Blow, George - Littletown 55. Johnson, William - Petersburg - Nov 7, 1838 - Blow, George - Sussex","1. Blow, George Jr. - U of Virginia - Dec 5, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Portsmouth 2. Blow, Norborne - Portsmouth - Nov 3, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 3. Cocke, John W. Sr. - Mt. Pleasant - June 3, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 4. Southall, G.W. - Williamsburg - Feb 7, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 5. Butts, Elly - Southampton - Jan 9, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 6. Blow, George Jr. - Portsmouth - Jan 17, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 7. Crockett, J. - Petersburg - Feb 7, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Southampton 8. Blow, George - Sussex - Feb 18, 1834 - Heath and Mason 9. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Feb-Dec 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex [18 letters] 10. Redwood, R.E. - Petersburg - April 7, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 11. Marks, William B. - Petersburg - March 11, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 12. Cooper, Ben - Sussex - March 24, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 13. Rochelle, Js. - Hermitage - Sept 7, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 14. Browne, Orra A. - Jerusalem - June 19, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 15. Nash, E.P. - Norfolk - June 4, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 16. Farmer's Bank - Norfolk - July 7, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 17. Allein, Jos. - Tappahannock - Aug 30, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 18. Newsome, J.A. - Southampton - Aug 27, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 19. Haxall, R.B. and Co. - Richmond - Oct 6, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 20. Allyn and Robertson - Norfolk - Nov 11, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 21. Judkins, G.J. - Southampton - Nov 24, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 22. Cooper, John J. - Petersburg - Dec 3, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 23. Allein, Jos. - Surry C.H. - Dec 29, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 24. Haxall and Co. - Richmond - Dec 30, 1834 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill","1. Griffith, David - Portsmouth - Jan 4, 1836 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 2. Mason, John Y. - Washington DC - Jan 15, 1836 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown - discussing Blow's son and his release from the military academy on account of an injury 3. Cobb, Jer. - Southampton - Feb 17, 1836 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 4. Ruffin, Edmund - Petersburg - April 14, 1836 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 5. Henderson, Thomas - Fort McHenry, Baltimore - Feb 29, 1836 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown - ask Blow to write J.W. Mason about being readmitted to the academy 6. Newsom, Lucy - Southampton - May 11, 1836 - Blow, George - Sussex 7. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - March-April 1836 - Blow, George - Sussex [12 letters] 8. Moody, William - Mt Forest, NC - May 2, 1836 - Blow, George - Sussex 9. Farmer's Bank - Norfolk - May 9, 1836 - Blow, George - Sussex 10. Sledge, Thomas - Sussex - May 22, 1836 - Blow, George - Sussex 11. Newsom, Lucy - June 16, 1836 - Blow, George - Sussex 12. Newsom, Lucy - Nov 28, 1836 - Blow, George - Sussex 13. Baird, Benjamin - Tower Hill - July 29, 1836 - Blow, George - Sussex 14. Haxall and Co. - Richmond - Aug 3, 1836 - Blow, George - Sussex 15. Broughton, T.G. - Norfolk - Sept 1, 1836 - Blow, George - Sussex 16. Mouthcastle, S.M. - James City - Sept 24, 1836 - Blow, George - Sussex 17. Cabaness, Jas. - Williamsburg - Sept 14, 1836 - Blow, George - Sussex 18. Judkins, Gray - Southampton - Oct 1, 1836 - Blow, George - Sussex 19. Gracie and Sargent - New York - Oct 10, 1836 - Blow, George - Sussex 20. Hunt, E.H. - Williamsburg - Oct 26, 1836 - Blow, George - Sussex 21. Haxall and Co. - Richmond - Nov 30, 1836 - Blow, George - Sussex","1. Blow, George - Williamsburg - Jan 1809 - Blow, Richard - Norfolk - reply discussing a slave on Robert H. Waller's estate 2. Felts estate papers, 1833. 3. Petty accounts, 1838-1842. 4. Petty accounts with Mary Laine, 1843. 5. Account of Dr. Richard Blow, 1834. 6. Cowan, Henry - James City - Jan 4, 1812 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 7. Blow, R. - Portsmouth - March 30, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 8. Blow, R. - Portsmouth - Oct 6, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 9. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Oct 1, 1812 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 10. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Oct 25, 1812 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 11. Hines, William - March 19, 1812 - Blow, George 12. Hines, George - Southampton - March 19, 1812 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 13. Hines, Robert - Smithfield - Nov 14, 1812 - Blow, George - Sussex 14. Aiken, Pleasant - Oct 13, 1812 - Blow, George - Sussex 15. Hall, John H. - Petersburg - May 5, 1812 - Blow, George - Sussex 16. Bennett, William - Norfolk - April 30, 1812 - Blow, George - Sussex 17. Fitzgerald, William - June 16, 1812 - Blow, George - Sussex 18. Hall, J.H. - Petersburg - Nov 19, 1812 - Blow, George - Sussex","1. Blow, George - Jerusalem - Jan 21, 1834 - Blow, George Jr. 2. Hurt, E.H. - Williamsburg - March 5, 1836 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 3. Estate papers of Drury Cooper, 1833. 4. Tickets and receipts/petty accounts, 1831-1839. [30 pieces]","1. Byrd, J.W. - Williamsburg - Sept 24, 1832 - Blow, George - Littletown 2. Byrd, J.W. - Williamsburg - Oct 24, 1832 - Blow, George - Littletown 3. Byrd, J.W. - Williamsburg - July 17, 1832 - Blow, George - Littletown 4. Heath and Mason - Petersburg - Sept 4, 1832 - Blow, George - Littletown 5. Davis, William - New Orleans - Jan 30, 1832 - Blow, George - Portsmouth 6. Rochelle, James - Jerusalem - Jan 25, 1832 - Blow, George - Littletown 7. Pettis, Madison - James City - Jan 2, 1832 - Blow, George - Sussex","1. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Dec 22, 1821 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 2. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Nov 10, 1828 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 3. Blow, Robert - U of Virginia - Jan 9, 1828 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 4. Blow, R. - College of William and Mary - March 27, 1828 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 5. Blow, Richard - College of William and Mary - Nov 28, 1828 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 6. Blow, Richard - College of William and Mary - Dec 17, 1828 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 7. Blow, George Jr. - Portsmouth - March 14, 1837 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 8. Blow, George Jr. - Petersburg - Feb 21, 1837 - Blow, George Sr. - Sussex 9. Blow, Richard Jr. - Sussex - July 29, 1843 - Blow, George - James City 10. Goosly, William - York - Dec 9, 1801 - Jackson, George - Williamsburg 11. Kirby, Bennett - Martin's Hundred - Nov 5, 1837 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 12. Kirby, Bennett - Sept 1, 1837 - Blow, George - Sussex 13. Hunt, E.H. - Williamsburg - March 15, 1837 - Blow, George - Littletown 14. Moody, William - Northampton - May 13, 1837 - Blow, George - Littletown 15. Moody, William - Northampton - May 26, 1837 - Blow, George - Littletown 16. Simmons, Daniel - Southampton - March 25, 1837 - Blow, George - Sussex 17. Mountcastle, Soane - Williamsburg - April 20, 1837 - Blow, George - Littletown 18. Murfee, Jas. - Murfee's Depot - Jan 14, 1837 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 19. Nicholson, Jesse - Portsmouth - March 6, 1821 - Blow, Mr. 20. Newsom, Lucy - Southampton - June 3, 1837 - Blow, George - Sussex 21. Murfee, Jas - Jan 20, 1837 - Blow, George - Sussex 22. Kennedy, Peter - Dec 6, 1837 - Blow, George - Portsmouth 23. Nicholson, Jesse - Portsmouth - Sept 18, 1828 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 24. Atkinson, A. - Smithfield - Sept 28, 1828 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 25. Niemeyer, Ch. - Portsmouth - Oct 3, 1828 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 26. Morgan and Cooper - Murfreesboro - Feb 18, 1828 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 27. Allen, Jos. - Richmond - Feb 6, 1828 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 28. Fergusson, Benjamin - Balto - Aug 1821 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 29. Edwards, L.R. - Jerusalem - March 25, 1837 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 30. Key, Robert - Oak Grove - May 23, 1837 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 31. Parker, Jabaz - Richmond - Sept 14, 1837 - Blow, George - Littletown 32. Moody, William - May 23, 1837 - Blow, George - Littletown 33. Key, Robert - Oak Grove - May 8, 1837 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 34. Allen, Rich. - Williamsburg - March 1, 1837 - Blow, George - Littletown 35. Wakerman - Jersey City - March 15, 1837 - Blow, George - Sussex Court House 36. Briggs and Thomas - Jan 28, 1837 - Blow, George - Sussex 37. Cowley, Stephen - Portsmouth - Feb 21, 1837 - Blow, George - Littletown 38. Anderson, Peebles and Hall - Petersburg - Feb-July 1837 - Blow, George - Littletown 39. Heath and Co. - Petersburg - Jan 20, 1837 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 40. Heath and Co. - Petersburg - Jan 28, 1837 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 41. Murdough, J.M. - Dec 3, 1837 - Blow, George - Tower Hill","1. Blow, George - undated - Rochelle, James - Jerusalem 2. Pettit, W. - Portsmouth - Dec 21, 1821 - Blow George - Tower Hill 3. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Nov 24, 1821 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 4. Blow, George - Portsmouth - Oct 11, 1836 - Heath and Co. - Petersburg 5. Blow, George - Portsmouth - Oct 10, 1836 - Welles and Co. - Petersburg 6. Blow, George - Williamsburg - June 1836 - Haxall and Co. - Richard 7. Blow, George - Portsmouth - Oct 10, 1836 - Gracie and Sargent - New York 8. Blow, George - March 20, 1836 - Henderson, Dr. Thomas - Fort McHenry 9. Blow, George - Tower Hill - 1835 - Hines, S.B. 10. Hines, S.B. - Sept 20, 1835 - Blow, George 11. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Nov 27, 1835 - Edwards, Mr. 12. Blow, George - Tower Hill - July 1835 - Murdaugh, Mr. - Portsmouth 13. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Nov 26, 1834 - Kirby, Col. Bennett - James City 14. Blow, George - Tower Hill - March 15, 1834 - Mason, John Y. - US Congress 15. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Oct 1834 - Blow, Richard Jr. - Paris 16. Blow, George - Littletown - Nov 30, 1833 - Coke, John - Williamsburg 17. Blow, George - Littletown - Nov 10, 1836 - Myers, Mr. - Norfolk 18. Blow, Robert W. - Portsmouth - Aug 27, 1834 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 19. Blow, George - Tower Hill - undated - Blow, George Jr. - College of William and Mary 20. Blow, George - Tower Hill - July 28, 1836 - Haxall and Co. - Richmond 21. Blow, George - Tower Hill - July 28, 1833 - Parker, Col. William 22. Blow, George - Sussex - July 8, 1833 - Woddis 23. Blow, George - Sussex - Nov 23, 1833 - Cooper, James - Texas","1. Blow, George Jr. - San Antonio, TX - Aug 7, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 2. Blow, George Jr. - San Antonio, TX - June 25, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 3. Blow, George - Tower Hill - June 14, 1839 - Wynne, Thomas - James City 4. Wynne, Thomas - Grove - May 30, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 5. Blow, George Jr. - Portsmouth - Dec 13, 1841 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 6. Blow, Richard - Petersburg - Nov 14, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 7. Gurley, W.D. - Hicksford - Jan 31, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 8. Smither, G. - Martin's Hundred - March 18, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 9. Vest, W.W. - Williamsburg - Feb 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 10. Blow, G. - Williamsburg - July 9, 1839 - Peebles and Hall - Petersburg 11. Vest, W.W. - Williamsburg - Nov 13, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 12. Pegram, Paul - Norfolk - Nov 19, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 13. Allen, Richard - James City - Nov 19, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 14. Cowley, Stephen - Portsmouth - Aug 10, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 15. Peebles and Hall - Petersburg - July 12, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 16. Cowley, S. - Portsmouth - July 11, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 17. Blow, George - Littletown - July 1, 1839 - Johnson, W. - Petersburg 18. Johnson, William - Petersburg - June 29, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 19. Cowley, S. - Portsmouth - Aug 7, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 20. Vest, W.W. - Brooksville - Sept 1, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 21. Cowley, S. - Portsmouth - Sept 23, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 22. Wright, William - Norfolk - June 17, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 23. Vest, W.W. - New York - Sept 12, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 24. Peebles and Hall - Petersburg - April 19, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 25. Cooke, G.B. - Norfolk - March 22, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 26. Blow, George - James City - July 22, 1839 - Walter Taylor Co. 27. Blow, George - James City - July 22, 1839 - Cowley, S. - Portsmouth 28. Peebles and Hall - Petersburg - Dec 31, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 29. Cowley, S. - Portsmouth - Dec 27, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 30. Farmer's Bank - Norfolk - Dec 27, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 31. Peebles and Hall - Petersburg - Dec 10, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 32. W.H. Taylor and Co. - Norfolk - Dec 27, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 33. Peebles and Hall - Petersburg - Oct 25, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 34. Farmer's Bank - Norfolk - April 1, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 35. Peebles and Hall - Petersburg - Jan-Oct 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown [11 letters] 36. Forbles, William - Portsmouth - June 10 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 37. Robertson, Allyn - Norfolk - Oct 7, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 38. Wright, William - Norfolk - July 25, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 39. James and Co. - Petersburg - Sept 19, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 40. Cowley, S. - Portsmouth - Jan-Aug 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown [three letters] 41. Allyn and Robertson - Norfolk - Sept 5, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 42. Farmer's Bank - Norfolk - June-Aug 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown [two letters] 43. Blow, George - Martin's Hundred - July 22, 1839 - Allyn and Robertson 44. Dickson, H. and H. - Norfolk - Jan 20, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 45. Farmer's Bank - Norfolk - Feb 11, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 46. Dickson, H. and H. - Norfolk - April 28, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 47. W.H. Taylor and Co. - Norfolk - July 29, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 48. Cowley, S. - Portsmouth - July 29, 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 49. Johnson, William - Petersburg - April-May 1839 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown [two letters]","1. Murdaugh, J. - Portsmouth - April 3, 1839 - Blow, George - Sussex 2. McClandish, R.M. - Williamsburg - May and June, 1839 - Blow, George - Sussex [two letters] 3. Blow, George - Littletown - Jan-June 1839 - various receivers 4. Batsford, S.N. - Norfolk - March 8, 1839 - Blow, George","1. œOn the Liberty of the Press, speech given at the College of William and Mary by Samuel Betrahn, 1803. 2. Tuition receipts, 1803-1841. 3. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - June 3, 1826 - Blow, Robert - U of Virginia 4. Blow, Robert - U of Virginia - 1826 and 1828 - to Richard and George Blow [five letters] 5. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - June 6, 1826 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 6. Blow, George - Tower Hill - June 14, 1826 - Blow, Robert - Sussex 7. Parker, Jabez - Richmond - July 21, 1837 - Blow, George - Hog Island 8. Picture and article on an agricultural machine. 9. Drawing of Hunter's Mill, circa 1821. 10. Waller, William H. - Sussex - March 15, 1817 - Blow, George 11. Papers concerning the Williamsburg company of militia commanded by R.H. Waller, 1803. 12. Bassett, Burwell - Williamsburg - June 1, 1833 - Blow, George - Sussex 13. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - Sept 30, 1820 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 14. Blow, George - Tower Hill - June 14, 1826 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth","1. Dew, Thomas R. - College of William and Mary - April 12, 1840 - Blow, George - Littletown 2. Vest, W.W. - Williamsburg - Jan 6, 1840 - Blow, George - Littletown 3. Vest, W.W. - Williamsburg - Feb 3, 1840 - Blow, George - Littletown 4. Smither, George - Martin's Hundred - Mary 25, 1840 - Blow, George - Littletown 5. Smither, George - Martin's Hundred - Jan 22, 1840 - Blow, George - Littletown 6. Wilson, James - Smithfield - March 4, 1840 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 7. Sykes, Z. - Norfolk - Aug 12, 1840 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 8. Circular of U of Virginia - March 11, 1840 - Blow, George - Littletown 9. Blow, William N. - Williamsburg - Feb 23, 1840 - Blow, George - Littletown 10. Blow, Richard - Petersburg - Sept 2, 1840 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 11. Blow, Richard - Petersburg - May 18, 1840 - Blow, George - Littletown 12. Blow, George Jr. - Tower Hill - July 20, 1840 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 13. Blow, George Jr. - Tower Hill - Dec 6, 1840 - Blow, George - Littletown 14. Parker, Jabez - Richmond - June 18, 1840 - Blow, George - Littletown 15. Watts, Samuel - Portsmouth - Oct 1, 1840 - Blow, George - Littletown 16. Parker, William - Aug 27, 1840 - Blow, George - Littletown 17. Blow, Richard Jr. - Petersburg - Nov 15, 1840 - Blow, George - Littletown - reply concerning the shooting of Judge Mason's brother by William Harrison's son 18. Hines, Samuel B. - Jerusalem - July 30, 1840 - Blow, George - Littletown 19. Accounts of George Blow, 1840s.","1. Peebles and Hall - Petersburg - 1842 - Blow, George - Littletown [12 letters] 2. Cowley, S. - Portsmouth - 1842 - Blow, George - Littletown [three letters] 3. Lankford, J. - Southampton - 1842 - Blow, George - Littletown [two letters] 4. Vest, W.W. - Williamsburg - March 22, 1842 - Blow, George - Norfolk 5. Taylor and Co. - Norfolk - April 15, 1842 - Blow, George - Littletown 6. Galt, Alex - Norfolk - June 20, 1842 - Blow, George - Littletown","1. Deed of Trust between George Blow and Newit and Almon Branch for rent of Blow's land, 1845. 2. Unidentified sender - undated - Blow, George 3. Hansford, Benjamin - Charleston - Oct 1843 - Blow, George [two letters]","1. Appraisal of R.H. Waller estate, undated. [fragment] 2. Account with Josias Moody, Williamsburg blacksmith, 1792. 3. Newell, T.H. - Tower Hill - 1841 - Blow, George - Portsmouth 4. Mangram, J.H. - Sussex - 1843 - Blow, George - Sussex 5. Rochelle, James - Jerusalem - 1843 - Blow, George - Littletown 6. Newell, T.N. - Tower Hill - 1841 - Blow, Mrs. - Littletown 7. Vaughan, Peter - Southampton 1841 - Blow, George - Littletown 8. Newell, T.N. - Sussex - 1841 - Blow, George - Littletown 9. Various letters and accounts concerning the G. Blow plantation, 1840-1844. 10. Southampton accounts, 1840-1845. 11. Petersburg accounts, 1843. 12. Parker, Jabez - Richmond - Aug 17, 1843 - Blow, George - Littletown 13. Norfolk and Portsmouth accounts, 1843. 14. Lively, Ch. - aboard the Patrick Henry - 1843 - Blow, George - Grove Wharf","1. Blow, Richard Jr. - Nov 23, 1844 - Blow, George - Norfolk 2. Blow, George - Littletown - Feb 9, 1844 - Chamberlayne, R.H. - Norfolk 3. Blow, George Jr. - Norfolk - Dec 1843 - Blow, George Sr. - Grove Wharf 4. Blow, George Jr. - Norfolk - Dec 1843 - Blow, George Sr. - Little Town 5. Blow, George Jr. - Norfolk - Dec 1843 - Blow, George Sr. - Tower Hill 6. Blow, Richard - Nov 22, 1843 - Blow, George 7. Blow, Richard - Sussex - June 15, 1844 - Blow, George Sr. - Williamsburg 8. Blow, Norborne - James City - Nov 1844 - Blow, George Jr. - Norfolk 9. Blow, Norborne - James City - Nov 4, 1844 - Blacknall, Mrs. - Norfolk 10. Blow, Norborne - James City - Oct 6, 1844 - Blow, George Sr. - Norfolk 11. Blow, Norborne - James City - Feb 26, 1844 - Blow, George - Littletown 12. Blow, Norborne - James City - March 27, 1844 - Blow, George - Littletown 13. Blow, Norborne - James City - April 23, 1844 - Blow, George - Littletown 14. Galt, Dickie - Williamsburg - Oct 2, 1844 - Blow, George - Norfolk 15. McCandlish, R.M. - July 16, 1844 - Blow, George - Martin's Hundred 16. Galt, Dickie - Williamsburg - Oct 13, 1844 - Blow, George - Norfolk 17. Galt, Dickie - Williamsburg - Oct 15, 1844 - Blow, George - Norfolk 18. Galt, Dickie - Williamsburg - Nov 10, 1844 - Blow, George - Norfolk 19. Hunt, E.H. - Williamsburg - Nov 18, 1844 - Blow, George - Elizabeth City 20. Griffin, Dr. S. - Williamsburg - July 15, 1840 - Blow, George 21. Palmer, William - Richmond - Nov 8, 1844 - Blow, George - Norfolk 22. Palmer, William - Richmond - Sept 30, 1844 - Blow, George - Norfolk 23. King and Southall - Norfolk - Sept 18, 1844 - Blow, George - Grove Wharf 24. Donald and Co. - Baltimore - Oct 7, 1844 - Blow, George - Norfolk 25. Cowley, S. - Portsmouth - Aug 23, 1844 - Blow, George - Littletown 26. Blow, George Jr. - Norfolk - April 13, 1844 - Blow, George - Littletown 27. Pettmay, Lucy B. - undated - Blow, George 28. Cowley, S. - Portsmouth - March 11, 1844 - Blow, George - Littletown 29. Cowley, S. - Portsmouth - Feb 17, 1844 - Blow, George - Littletown 30. Cowley, S. - Portsmouth - Feb 8, 1844 - Blow, George - Littletown 31. Lawrence, W.B. - Portsmouth - Feb 7, 1844 - Blow, George - Littletown 32. Rochelle, James W. - Jerusalem - Dec 20, 1843 - Blow, George - Littletown 33. Rochelle, James W. - Jerusalem - Dec 20, 1843 - Blow, George - Littletown 34. Smither, George - Martin's Hundred - Jan 24, 1841 - Blow, George - Littletown 35. Vest, W.W. and Co. - Williamsburg - Jan 25, 1843 - Blow, George Sr. - Littletown 36. Blow, George - Tower Hill - May 20, 1842 - Vest, W.W. 37. Galt, Dickie - Grices Farm - Dec 12, 1844 - Blow, George - Norfolk 38. Palmer and Co. - Oct-Nov 1844 - Blow, George 39. Carroll, Jas. - Surry - Feb 4, 1842 - Blow, George - Sussex 40. Wilson, H. - PandR Railroad Co. - Jan 27, 1842 - Blow, George - Sussex","1. Blow, Norborne - James City - Jan 15, 1845 - Blow, William N. - Littletown 2. Blow, Norborne - James City - Jan 6, 1845 - Blow, George Jr. - Norfolk 3. East, William - Williamsburg - Jan 8, 1845 - Blow, George - Littletown 4. Peebles and Davis - Petersburg - Feb 14, 1845 - Blow, George - Littletown 5. Hall and Vaughan - Petersburg - Jan 1, 1845 - Blow, George - Sussex 6. Hall and Vaughan - Petersburg - Jan 31, 1845 - Blow, George - Sussex 7. Lemuel, Peebles - Jan 1, 1845 - Blow, George - Sussex 8. Mercer, John C. - Williamsburg - Jan 10, 1844 - Blow, George - Norfolk","1. Couper, John - Norfolk - July 15, 1802 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 2. Blow, Richard - Portsmouth - July 15, 1802 - Couper, John - Norfolk 3. Couper, John - Norfolk - July 16, 1802 - Blow, Richard 4. Blow, G. - Feb 26, 1821 - Hall, C. - Norfolk 5. Blow, George - Sussex - Nov 26, 1822 - Hall, Chris - Norfolk 6. Hall, Ch. - Norfolk - Nov 5, 1822 - Blow, George - Sussex Court House 7. Blow, George - Tower Hill - May 17, 1828 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 8. West, T.G. - Dec 17, 1836 - Blow, Mrs. 9. West, Henry - Dec 26, 1834 - Blow, Co. 10. Blow, Mrs. - Dec 1836 - West, Henry M. 11. Briggs, William Sr. - Dec 14, 1836 - West, Mr. 12. Haxall, R.B. - Richmond - Sept 20, 1835 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 13. West, T.G. - Dec 1836 - Blow, Mrs. 14. French, William - Norfolk - Aug 2, 1842 - Blow, George - Newsoms Depot 15. Cowley, S. - Portsmouth - Dec 31, 1842 - Blow, George - Portsmouth 16. Vest, W.W. - Williamsburg - Aug 29, 1842 - Blow, George - Littletown 17. Carroll, James - Isle of Wright - Dec 22, 1842 - Blow, George - Sussex 18. Hines, S.B. - Southampton - June 13, 1842 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 19. West, T.G. - Old Place - Dec 1836 - Blow, Mrs. - Tower Hill 20. Newsomes - Jan 14, 1844 - Blow, George 21. Sussex Treas. Account - 1877 - Blow, William N. 22. Bond, Potts to Blow, 1862. 23. Essay œWhite Persons Murdered in Southampton County by Negros in 1831 in all 55 by Nat Turner Confession, with names listed.","1. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Aug 12, 184 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 2. Petersburg accounts, 1850s. [28 items]","1. Richard Blow's account with Lamb and Younger, England, 1792. 2. Blow, George - Tower Hill - Jan 3, 1819 - Blow, Richard - Portsmouth 3. James City County Court appraisal of slaves and personal property of R.H. Waller, 1808. 4. Tazwell, L.W. (lawyer) letter, undated. Discusses R.H. Waller's slaves. 5. Memo book 3, 1837. [fragment] 6. Speech by George Blow given at the Agricultural Society, undated. 7. Holt, Marg. - Newport News - undated - Baker, Richard Sr. 8. Cunningham, William - U of Virginia - May 29, 1826 - mother 9. Kendall, W.P. - Camp McGrath - undated - Blow, George [?] 10. Robertson, William - Petersburg - July 14, 1833 - Blow, George [?] 11. Owners of Schooners, 1792 12. Hewlett, William - Williamsburg - 1817 - Blow, George 13. Petty accounts of the Blow family.","Box 31a: Blow Family Papers; Correspondence, Legal Papers, and Military Papers, 1795-1922.  1. Will of Anne Wright, 1795. [Mother of Richard Blow?] 2. Genealogical material on the Waller family of England, 1847. 3. Correspondence of George P. Blow, La Salle, Ill. 4. Correspondence between George Blow and Fannie Hunter. 5. Correspondence of George P. Blow; pensions for Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 for Richard Blow and his descendants. 6. Papers concerning Capt. William Lamb's Company of Rifles also known as the Woodis Riflemen of Nofolk, VA, undated. 7. Report of the 3rd VA Regiment of the VA Militia-Col. James G. Hodges, 1860. 8. Papers and letters of Edmund Muller. 9. Information on the Blow family during the time of Queen Elizabeth [of England]. 10. Information on the Waller family during the time of Queen Elizabeth. 11. 17th century indentures and leases, England, Waller family. 12. Sermon by Rev. C.E. Grammer in memory of Gen. Richard L. Page, 1801. 13. Correspondence of George P. Blow to people in England, 1920-1921. 14. Correspondence between William N. Blow, Jr. and Fannie Hunter, 1894-1907. 15. Circular to creditors of the late Republic of Texas, 1848.","1. Norfolk memorandum book of bank dealings, 1837-1841. 2. Farmer's Bank account, 1852. 3. Worthington and Lewis, 1860. 4. Munford, Sarah - Williamsburg - Sept 2, 1860 - Blow, Norborne 5. Mercer, Dr. John C. - March 10, 1862 - Blow, George - Tower Hill [?] 6. Norfolk tax account of George Blow, 1861. 7. Memo book, 1861. 8. Memo book, 1860. 9. Miscellaneous papers.","1. Bank transactions, 1850. 2. Note; John Cowper and Co. - Norfolk - July 16, 1802 - Blow, Richard 3. Receipts for hogsheads on Sloop Adolphus, 1781. 4. Goods shipped on Adolphus to R. Edwards, South Quay, VA, undated. 5. Blow, George - Dec 29, 1828 - Whitehead, Swepton - Norfolk 6. List of fees due to A. Robinson, Williamsburg District Court. 7. W. Whitaker and C. Travis - Williamsburg - July 20, 1792 - Rev. S. Shield and John Bracken 8. Moore, E.W. - Norfolk - Jan 26, 1862 - Blow, George 9. Blow, George - Sussex - undated 10. Copy of muster of the Sussex Light Dragoons, Capt B.W. Belsches Company, 1861. 11. Insurance papers of William Cracken, Maindenhall, 1805. 12. Miscellaneous papers.","1. Byrd, J.W. - Williamsburg - March 20, 1830 - Blow, George - Tower Hill 2. Waller, William H. - Norfolk - July 1816 - Blow, George - Littletown 3. Green, James S. - Wilmington - 1858 - Blow, George 4. Papers concerning the Dismal Swamp Canal Company, 1813-1815. 5. Sussex County tax papers concerning the G. Blow papers, 1874. 6. Receipts and agreement between T.G. Elliot and William N. Blow, 1887. 7. Correspondence; replies from the Raleigh and Wilmington Railroad Company and the Wilmington and Weldon Railroad Company, 1858. 8. M.H. [Mrs. Hunter ?] - Alexandria - May 23, 1875 - Blow, William - Tower Hill 9. Note to Richard Blow for a $2088 purchase, 1789. 10. Blow, George - Sussex - July 18, 1831 - Turner, Thomas - Sussex 11. Waller, Logan - Richmond - Aug 12, 1843 - Blow, George - Williamsburg 12. Beers and Poindexter - Richmond - Aug 12, 1837 - Blow, George Jr. - Portsmouth 13. Goodwyn and Kerlin - Emporia - Aug 25, 1905 - Blow, Cargill 14. Fragments  Box 31a: Blow Family Papers; Correspondence, Legal Papers, and Military Papers, 1795-1922.  1. Will of Anne Wright, 1795. [Mother of Richard Blow?] 2. Genealogical material on the Waller family of England, 1847. 3. Correspondence of George P. Blow, La Salle, Ill. 4. Correspondence between George Blow and Fannie Hunter. 5. Correspondence of George P. Blow; pensions for Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 for Richard Blow and his descendants. 6. Papers concerning Capt. William Lamb's Company of Rifles also known as the Woodis Riflemen of Nofolk, VA, undated. 7. Report of the 3rd VA Regiment of the VA Militia-Col. James G. Hodges, 1860. 8. Papers and letters of Edmund Muller. 9. Information on the Blow family during the time of Queen Elizabeth [of England]. 10. Information on the Waller family during the time of Queen Elizabeth. 11. 17th century indentures and leases, England, Waller family. 12. Sermon by Rev. C.E. Grammer in memory of Gen. Richard L. Page, 1801. 13. Correspondence of George P. Blow to people in England, 1920-1921. 14. Correspondence between William N. Blow, Jr. and Fannie Hunter, 1894-1907. 15. Circular to creditors of the late Republic of Texas, 1848.","See notes for Box 31.","1. Memo book; transactions of G. Blow. Concerns the settlement of the R.H. Waller estate, 1807-1813. 2. Memo book; Sussex and Southampton County tax accounts of George Blow, 1810-1841. 3. Memo book and diary concerning farm problems and crops, 1850. 4. Account book of the Edmund Waller estate, G. Blow, 1827. 5. G. Blow's traveling memo book, 1843. 6. Memo book of G. Blow's bonds due, 1814. 7. Memo book, wood contract, 1852. 8. Memo book, band transactions, 1859. 9. Memo books, cash books, 1856-1861. 10. Memo book of George Blow, 1848. 11. Correspondence of Norborne Blow with Tazewell Taylor, 1873. 12. Sheriff of Southampton County to G. Blow, undated. 13. Frank Ruffin to G. Blow [?], 1873. 14. Blow, George - undated - William N. Blow 15. Account with W.N. Blow, 1871.","\n\n\n\nBox 33b: Blow Family Papers; Correspondence and Papers, 1772-1901.","Folder 1: Correspondence and papers of Richard Blow, 1785-1806.","Folder 2: Blow family correspondence, 1852 and 1860-1862.","Folder 3: Correspondence and legal papers of Richard Blow, 1783 and 1807-1808.","Folder 4: Correspondence and papers of Richard Blow, 1772-1817.","Folder 5: Lee Hall family correspondence, Virginia and Connecticut, 1792-1806. [36 pieces]","Folder 6: Incoming correspondence of Richard and George Blow, 1784-1817.","Folder 7: Theater bills (1877-1882) and Radford newspapers (1901).","","Blow Family Papers, Financial Papers, 1785-1827. \n1. Pocket book of George Blow, inventory concerning the estate of the Elizabeth Gilliam, 1811.","2. Pocket book of R.H. Waller; 1785-1808. This book s incontainformation on numerous governmental workings in Williamsburg, such as sheriff tickets, record of repairs on the Capitol in Williamsburg, and other papers. ","3. Leather book of George Blow; concerns the estate of W.H. Waller, 1827. [108 pages] ","1. Office rent of Robert H. Waller to Mary Singleton, 1786.\n2. Notice of partnership of Blow  Scammell at Tower Hill, 1809.\n3. Chart showing the Belsches family.\n4. Fort, Joshua – Tower Hill – Nov 24, 1788 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth –\nletter discusses tobacco farming\n5. Blow  Scammell – Tower Hill – Sept 28, 1803 – Blow, Richard –\nPortsmouth – letter discusses brick making\n6. Blow  Scammell – Tower Hill – Dec 8, 1802 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n7. Blow  Scammell – Tower Hill – Aug 2, 1806 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n8. Blow  Scammell – Tower Hill – Sept 23, 1802 – Blow, Richard –\nPortsmouth\n9. Blow, Richard – Norfolk – Aug 12, 1800 – Blow,  Scammell\n10. Drew, Dolphin – Portsmouth – March 5, 1805 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n11. Lamb  Younger – London – July 2, 1801 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n12. Crew, Robert – London – Sept 20, 1784 – Blow  Barksdale\n13. Crew, Robert – London – Dec 20, 1784 – Blow  Barksdale\n14. Blow  Barksdale – Petersburg – June 17, 1785 – Blow, Mr.\n15. Philip Momart  Co. – Guernsey – Dec 21, 1788 – Barksdale, William –\nPetersburg\n16. Crew, Robert – London – March 16, 1785 – Blow  Barksdale\n17. Tyson, Daniel – Philadelphia – April 16, 1785 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n18. Lamb  Younger – London – May 23, 1799 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n19. Lord, Daniel – New York – Aug 1, 1804 – Hall, Dr. Lee – Portsmouth\n20. Mitchell  Sons – Nantucket – 1812 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n21. Jones, John B. – Petersburg – June 28, 1895 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n22. Smythe  Co. – Madeira – June 23, 1785 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n23. Crew, R. – London – Feb 2, 1785 – Blow  Barksdale\n24. Crew, R. – London – Jan 15, 1785 – Blow  Barksdale\n25. Brothers de Banquo – Dunkirk – April 2, 1791 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n26. Brothers de Banquo – Dunkirk – June 7, 1791 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n27. Strange, James – Petersburg – Oct 30, 1805 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n28. Hines, Robert – Petersburg – July 15, 1802 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n29. Lightfoot, William – Pleasant Oaks – Sept 28, 1807 – Blow, Richard –\nPortsmouth\n30. Hines, R. – Petersburg – Sept 28, 1803 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n31. Butler, Dannie – City Point – Nov 6, 1788 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n32. Crew, Robert – London – Feb 28, 1785 – Blow  Barksdale – Portsmouth","1. Blow, Livinia – March 10, 1862 – Blow, George\n2. Mercer, John C. – Oct 22, 1861 – Blow, George\n3. Mercer, John C. – April 22, 1852 – Blow, George\n4. Blow, George Jr. – June 6, 1861 – Blow, George\n5. Blow, N. – March 20, 1862 – Blow, George\n6. Blow, N. – March 24, 1862 – Blow, George\n7. Blow, Livinia – Tower Hill – Dec 16, 1861 – Blow, George\n8. Blow, Livinia – Feb 22, 1862 – Blow, George\n9. Blow, Livinia – Feb 16, 1862 – Blow, George\n10. Blow, Livinia – Littletown – Jan 14, 1862 – Blow, George\n11. Blow, George Jr. – Feb 17, 1862 – Blow, George – Wharf Grove\n12. Blow, Norborne – Oct 10, 1860 – Blow, George","1. Cock, Andrew – New York – Nov 14, 1808 – Blow, Richard\n2. Radcliff, P.W. – New York – Nov 15, 1818 – Cock, Andrew\n3. Tazewell, L.W. – Norfolk – Dec 9, 1808 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n4. Papers concerning Cocke vs. Fanning.\n5. Papers concerning Cocke vs. Fanning.\n6. Execution of commissions.\n7. Jenkins, Hicks – New York – March 14, 1807 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n8. Inventory of goods; Oxley  Hancock – London – Oct 4, 1783 – Blow,\nRichard","1. Strange, Isabella – London – Sept 1802 – Hunter, Mary Ann\n2. Lamb  Younger – London – Oct 30, 1800 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n3. Stone  Co. – Norfolk – undated – R. Irving  Co.\n4. Brother De Banque – Dunkirk – March 4, 1791 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n5. Brown, James – Richmond – 1780s – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n6. Tornoe, Andres – Norfolk – Nov 14, 1799 – Wolffs  Dorville – London\n7. Donald  Burton – London – May 5, 1791 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n8. Cooper, John – York – Sept 24, 1785 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n9. Elentheria, Joseph – Barbodoes – Oct 30, 1790 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n10. Brown, James – Richmond – July 15, 1789 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n11. Blow, George (proxy for) – April 15, 1815 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n12. Stone  Co. exchange note, 1801.\n13. Hartsshorne, William – Norfolk – March 20, 1806 – Blow, Richard –\nPortsmouth\n14. Russell, Seth – New Bedford – Dec 30, 1817 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n15. Brothers De Banque – Dunkirk – Jan 7, 1805 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n16. Duff, James – Cadiz – Sept 12, 1793 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n17. Brothers De Banque – Dunkirk – Dec 17, 1791 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n18. Lamb  Younger – London – Oct 30, 1800 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n19. Brothers De Banque – Oct 18, 1791 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n20. Donald  Burton – London – May 7, 1791 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n21. Leckie, Alexander – Bahama Islands – Oct 2, 1801 – Blow, Richard –\nPortsmouth\n22. Donald  Burton – London – July 31, 1791 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n23. Beldermaker, Roquarth – Rotterdam – Oct 30, 1800 – Blow, Richard –\nPortsmouth\n24. Miscellaneous visiting cards\n25. Campaign ribbin: Harrison Benjamin\n26. Penciled excepts from the Virginia Gazette and the Journal of State Senate,\n1772-1781.\n27. Mitford, Mary – England – Nov 2, 1803 – Hunter, Mrs. – Portsmouth","36 pieces.","1. Briggs, Samuel – Petersburg – Feb 27, 1792 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n2. Briggs, Samuel – Petersburg – Feb 1, 1792 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n3. Briggs, Samuel – Petersburg – Feb 20, 1792 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n4. Briggs, Samuel – Petersburg – Jan 10, 1792 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n5. Briggs, Samuel – Petersburg – Feb 25, 1792 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n6. Brown, James – Richmond – Feb 12, 1792 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n7. Brown, James – Richmond – Feb 9, 1792 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n8. Brown, James – Richmond – Feb 16, 1792 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n9. Brown, James – Richmond – Feb 19, 1792 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n10. Withers, William – Feb 2, 1792 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n11. Anthony, J. – Halifax, NC – Aug 25, 1806 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n12. Charlton, Francis – Yorktown – Feb 23, 1792 – Blow, George\n13. Whitaker, E. – Dec 1, 1817. – Blow, George\n14. Jacobs, T. – May 5, 1815 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth [receipt]\n15. VveCouncler, Marchille – June 21, 1784 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n16. Buchannon  Pollok – Petersburg – Feb 8, 1804 – Blow, Richard –\nPortsmouth\n17. Trady  Co. – Cape – Dec 15, 1784 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n18. Harrison, William – Cadiz – Aug 25, 1784\n19. Nicholson, Robert – Williamsburg – Feb 6, 1792 – Blow, Richard –\nPortsmouth\n20. Unidentified letter, difficult to read.","1. Correspondence journal of George Blow, 1804-1829. Contains a record of G.\nBlow's outgoing correspondence during the 1804-1829 period. It also contains\nfor letters penned by Richard Blow in 1804.\n2. Correspondence journal of Richard Blow, 1813-1814. Portsmouth and\nNorfolk. 309 pages. Outgoing correspondence.\n3. Correspondence journal of Richard Blow, 1805-1806. Portsmouth and\nNorfolk. 300 + pages. Outgoing correspondence.","1. Correspondence journal of Richard Blow, 1790-1792. 220 pages.\n2. Account ledger of George Blow for Sussex and Southampton Co., 1830-1844.\n362 pages.\n3. Journal of \"Baker  Blow\" with a record of pitch landing and work at the South Quay, 1783-1785. 120 pages.(Moved to Blow Family Papers Series 5: Ledgers, Bound Volume # 69.)\n4. Notebook of math work by George Blow, 1799.\n5. Military notebook of George Blow. 15 pages.\n6. Medical notebook of Dr. Richard Blow, 1844. Sussex County.\n7. Booklet entitled \"The Life of George Washington.\" Philadelphia, C.P. Wayne\nPublishers, 1807. With maps showing the terrain cover by General\nWashington during the Revolutionary War","1. Notebook of Richard Blow, Jr., 1830. Contains notes on medical lectures and\nsimilar matters.\n2. W.N. Blow's diary/farm daybook, circa 1866. Records a record of daily\nweather and farm labors performed at Tower Hill.\n3. Notebook of Richard Blow, Jr. 1830. Contains notes on the lectures of Dr.\nNathaniel Chapman. 506 pages.\n4. \"Jubilee Thanksgiving Service, Grace Church, Petersburg, VA, 1891.\"\nConcerns the labors of Rev. Churchill Gibson by Rev Alfred Randolph.\n5. Diploma of Richard Blow, Jr. from the Philadelphia Medical Institute, 1831.\n[Oversized file]","1. \"The Poems of Charles Hansford,\" 1765. Owned by Benjamin Waller of\nWilliamsburg","2. Theater folder, 1880. Joe Jefferson acting.","3. John Cargill family genealogy.\n4. Letter of Lee Hall, Portsmouth, 1804.\n5. Incoming letters of Livie Blow from her father, George Blow, circa 1855.\n6. Incoming letters of Livie Blow written by her sisters, 1855.\n7. Blow, George – Williamsburg – Aug 3, 1804 – Blow, Richard\n8. Blow, George – Williamsburg – Oct 26, 1805 – Blow, Richard\n9. Agreement of Elizabeth Blow Jurgenson to deposit the Blow family papers at\nthe College of William and Mary's library, Special Collections division.\n10. Blow, George – Jan 1833 – Mason, John Y.\n11. Genealogy on the Waller, Blow, and Allmand families.\n12. Wills of Robert Hall Waller (1807), Richard Blow (1761), and Richard Blow\n(1833)","1. College of William and Mary – Feb 5, 1822 – William N. Blow\n2. Blow, George – 1804-1805 – Blow, Richard – these letters were written by G.\nBlow was attending the College of WM [11 letters]\n3. Estate papers of Robert H. Waller, 1808-1813.\n4. Cunningham, Wm  Alex – Glasgow – April 6, 1772 – Briggs  Blow –\nSouthampton\n5. Incoming correspondence of Richard Blow from various senders, 1785-1799.\n[18 letters]\n6. Outgoing correspondence of Richard Blow, 1800. [3 letters]\n7. Estate papers of William Waller, 1799.\n8. Paradise, Lucy – Williamsburg – Aug 2, 1806 – Blow, Richard [?]\n9. Blow, Elizabeth – Tower Hill – June 1826 – Blow, George\n10. Incoming correspondence of Richard Blow, Sr. from George Blow, 1822-\n1828. [11 letters]\n11. Incoming correspondence of Richard Blow, Sr. from R.W. Blow, 1822 and\n1827. [7 letters]\n12. Incoming correspondence of Richard Blow, Sr. from various senders, 1822.\n[13 letters, 2 from George Blow]\n13. Incoming correspondence of Richard Blow, Sr. from George Blow while at\nTower Hill, 1811-1816. One of these letters penned in Oct 1816 discusses a\nproposed slave insurrection by Gen. Sampson. [22 letters]\n14. Incoming correspondence of Richard Blow, Sr. from various senders, 1811-\n1832. [8 letters]\n15. Agreement of Richard Blow with Allan  Anderson for rent of houses, 1830.\n16. Blow, William N. – College of William and Mary – Nov 27, 1839 – Blow,\nLavinia C.\n17. Genealogy of Emma Blacknall Ragland Jeffcott (granddaughter of W.N.\nBlow) with a letter, 1899.\n18. Photograph of Lavinia C. Blow","1. Ritchie, John – Cabin Point – Feb 23, 1768 – Briggs, Capt. Charles – Sussex\n2. Warden, Hugh – Carron – June 10, 1772 – invoice\n3. Knox, James – Glasgow – July 20, 1772 – Warden, Hugh – invoice\n4. Gilfillan  McLamont – Glasgow – July 22, 1772\n5. Smith, William – Glasgow – July 25, 1772\n6. Warden, Hugh – Glasgow – 1772-1773\n7. Agreement between Richard Blow, Col. Benjamin Baker, and Col. Oldham,\n1779. Discusses a trade agreement.\n8. Crew, Richard – London – Aug 18, 1783 – Blow, Richard\n9. Barksdale, William – Petersburg – July 9, 1784 – Briggs, George –\nPortsmouth\n10. Bedinger, Dan – Norfolk – March 16, 1784\n11. Coffin, James – Boston – Oct 9, 1784 – Briggs, George – Portsmouth\n12. Bland, James – Portsmouth – 1785-1786 – Blow, Richard – Petersburg\n13. Hay, William – Richmond – May 21, 1785 – Blow, Richard\n14. Green, John – Petersburg – May 23, 1785 – Blow, Richard\n15. Wills, John – Richmond – Oct 3, 1785 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n16. Dunlop, Arch. – Cabin Point – Oct 18, 1785 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n17. Burwell, Nathl. – Carter's Grove – Oct 29, 1785 – Blow, Richard –\nPortsmouth\n18. Nicolson, George – Richmond – Nov 15, 1785 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n19. Blow, Richard – May 18, 1787 – Williamson, James – invoice\n20. Donald  Burton – Glasgow – 1788 – Blow, Richard – invoices\n21. Neilson, James – Charleston – Oct 24, 1788 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth","43 Invoices.","1. Record book of Richard Blow at Tower Hill, 1760-1830. \"Ledger of slaves\nand horses owned.\" [Donated to the College of William and Mary, Special\nCollections by Mrs. Edward Jeffcott in 1961.]\n2. Blow, Richard – March 21, 1806 – Harrison, Capt. Henry – letter discusses conditions at Tower Hill before R. Blow took over.\n3. Tuition of George Blow, 1802.\n4. Digges, William Jr. – Williamsburg – May 17, 1806 – Waller, Robert H. – Williamsburg\n5. Harrison, B. – Brandon – March 1, 1792 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n6. Wormeley, Ralph – Rosegill – March 10, 1798 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n7. Burwell, Nath. [by P. Burwell] – Carter's Grove – Feb 13, 1796 – Blow,\nRichard – Norfolk\n84\n8. Blow  Scammell account with Richard Blow, 1802-1803.\n9. Brig Hoffman account with Richard Blow, 1796.\n10. Peter Carter, undated invoice/letter.\n11. Summons for R. Blow to appear at the US District Court, 1796.\n12. Barber, John – Sept 26, 1796 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n13. Hoomes, John – B. Green – Feb 1, 1796 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n14. Hoomes, John – B. Green – June 1798 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk [two\nletters]\n15. Portsmouth Store account with the Norfolk Store, 1796-1797.\n16. Thompson, Thomas – Richmond – June 20, 1798 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n17. Walker  Kennedy – Philadelphia – June 24, 1798 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n18. Knox and Hay – Hull, England – July 20, 1799 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n19. Moore, George – London – 1799 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n20. Lamb  Younger – London – Dec 21, 1799 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n21. Myers, Mr. [memo] – 1799 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n22. Wilkinson, William – 1791[?] – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n23. Brickell, William – Hertford, Co. – May 12, 1800 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n24. W. Rotch invoice, 1801.\n25. Flournoy, D. – Paris – July 3, 1801 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n26. Thompson, T. – Richmond – May 26, 1801 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n27. Shepherd, A. – New York City – May 26, 1802 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n28. Major Armistead account with R. Blow, 1802.\n29. Gilleat  Mackinder account with R. Blow, 1802.\n30. Livingston, Shannon – Williamsburg – Feb 24, 1803 – Blow, Richard –\nNorfolk\n31. William Wright of Crany Island account with R. Blow, 1803.\n32. Apoth Bill – 1798-1800 – Blow, Richard\n33. Blow, Richard – April 1803 – Maynard, Edward – account\n34. Bill of landing for wine of R. Blow, 1803.\n35. Nathaniel Burwell – Madeira – 1803 – account with Dolphin Drew [sale by\nBlow]\n36. Buchannon  Pollok account with R. Blow, 1803.\n37. Talbot Godwin account with R. Blow, 1803.\n38. Nye, Capt. T. – New Bedford – Dec 24, 1804 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n39. Lamb  Younger – London – Feb 2, 1804 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n40. Huttleston, H. – N. Bedford – April 3, 1804 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n41. Brothers DeBaugen – Dunkirk – April 20, 1804 – Blow, Richard –\nPortsmouth\n42. Stott, Daniel – Dunkirk – May 21, 1804 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n43. Hoomes, John – B. Green – Maay 21, 1804 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n44. Howland, J. – New Bedford – March 9, 1806 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n45. Tucker, James – Norfolk – Jan 20, 1806 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n46. Starbock, D. – Portsmouth – Nov 22, 1806 – Blow, Richard","1. Maury, James – Liverpool – Jan 13, 1807 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk – letter\ndiscusses the conclusion of the treaty of amenity, navigation, and commerce\nbetween the US and Britain.\n2. Copy of affidavit and notary certification to the Hunters, London, 1807\n3. Barksdale, William – London – July 31, 1808 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n4. Proctor, Samuel – Canal – Aug 16, 1808 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n5. Doty, Isaac – New York – March 11, 1809 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n6. Strange, James – Petersburg – March 11, 1809 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth\n7. Hatcher, Benjamin – Manchester – March 16, 1809 – Blow, Richard –\nNorfolk\n8. Doty, Isaac – New York – March 9, 1809 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n9. Scammell, James – July 1, 1809 – James  George Belsches – Petersburg\n10. Cullack, Hugh – Kennebunk – Sept 3, 1809 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n11. Newton, Thomas – Washington DC – March 10, 1810 – Blow, Richard –\nNorfolk\n12. Howland, George – New Bedford – April 27, 1810 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n13. Pegram, Edward Jr. – Petersburg – Dec 24, 1910 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n14. Parcels of wine shipped from Madrid to Col. Nathaniel Burwell, 1811.\n15. Allen, Thomas – Norfolk – May 14, 1811 – Howland, James Jr. – New\nBedford\n16. Invoices for the ship Augusus – 1811 – Blow, Richard\n17. Wise, George S. – New York – March 14, 1815 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n18. Cocke, R.H. – Bacon's Castle – March 28, 1815 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk","1. Unidentified photograph, circa 1900.\n2. Clipping obituary of George Blow, Jr., 1901.\n3. Three imprints, 1901-1903.\n4. Miscellaneous receipts of the Blow family, 1829. [6 items]\n5. Burwell, Nathaniel – Carter's Grove – 1795 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n6. Wright, William – Norfolk – 1820 – Newton, Thomas (member of congress)\n7. Blow, George P. – 1902 – Blow, Luty P. – Tower Hill\n8. Cash book of Tower Hill, 1884-1885.\n9. Negative Photostat; \"Occurrences and Events on Board US Frigate\nConstellation, 1799,\" original owned by Mrs. Katherine Blow.\n10. Page from surveyor's guide.\n11. Invoices from Donald  Burton, London, 1791.\n12. Invoices from Doughty  Nicholson, London, 1791.\n13. Letter from Talbot Godwin, Nansemond, 1804.\n14. Letter from Buchannan  Pollak, Petersburg, 1804.\n15. Bill of landing from William Paxton, London, 1784.\n16. Bill to Michael Bailey, Sussex, from Baker  Blow.\n17. Cash book, Portsmouth, 1795. [item is damaged]\n18. Letters to Luty P. Blow, 1902.\n19. Approximately 60 receipts, 1829.\n20. Armistead, T. – Richmond – 1804 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk\n21. Cash book, sales, Southampton, 1773. [fragment]\n22. Cash book, Portsmouth, 1789-1790. [damaged]\n23. Cash book, Portsmouth, 1787. [damaged]\n24. Correspondence of Cargill Blow to Luty Blow, Tower Hill, 1902.\n25. Rogers, Philip – West Hope – 1902 – Blow, Luty\n26. Blow, Willie – undated – Blow, Luty","24 pressed leaves, partial leaf from Old Testament, Book of Nimeveh, and manuscript of piano music, \"The Isabella Waltz.","40 pieces of piano music.","270 manuscripts, printed documents, clippings, correspondence and more.  Some items are pasted to sheets of a book; others loosely inserted.","2 Carbon copies and other copies of \"History of the Blow Family of 'Tower Hill,' Sussex County, Virginia by Mrs. Robert Jurgeson. Includes research material.","Part of Group 6 Accession.","Original Scrapbook pages with calligraphy notations on each page about what was included. Paper appears to be vellum. Pages numbered.","Miscellaneous papers, including a pardon of George Blow, Sr. dated 1865 October 5, \"for taking part in the late rebellion against the Government of the United States\", there is a letter of acceptance of this pardon in Box 43.","Two Blow family account books, 1770 and 1804. Mss. Acc. 1973.47","Items identified as \"Two Blow family account books 1770 and 1804\" were originally misidentified, and it is uncertain which of the ledgers in this box were referenced. The three ledgers contained in BFP Box 50 were moved to the Blow Family Papers Series 5: Ledgers: Bound Volumes, #72 Sam Briggs Waste Book, 1795-1805, 1865, #73 Ledger Norfolk  Portsmouth 1800-1803, #74 Ledger Portsmouth, 1805-1806. Nothing else was contained in Box 50 (empty box discarded).","Blow Family Papers. A few original documents, copies of genealogical and historical material from notebook of donor's grandfather, George Blow, a few Nelson House news clippings. Gift of John Blow. Mss. Acc. 1977.18 Addition","Papers of George P. Blow, grandfather of the donor, consisting of US Naval Orders, 1877-1906. Gift of George Blow. Mss. Acc. 1985.45A Addition","Papers of George Blow's grandfather, George Preston Blow, US Naval Officer; papers of his father George Waller Blow; early Blow and Waller family material including the seal of Benjamin Waller. Ca. 100 items. Gift of George Blow.  15 folders. Mss. Acc. 1986.37 Addition","Waller Family wax Seal; Oaths of Allegiance and Supremacy, and Oath of Abjuration to Benjamin Waller signed by Chr. Lightfoot and Thomas Lee., May 24, 1748; copy of portrait of Robert Hall Waller; 1983 article onMarcBlow Gymnasium at William  Mary; and March 1921 letter to Robert M. Hughes about York Hall and Hughes Family. Mss. 1986.37.","Scrapbook of George P. Blow, United States Navy.  Scrapbook with clippings, letters and more.","Copies of genealogical records relating to the Blows in England, correspondence regarding Blow family lineage in this country, five folders of material relating to George Blow, Jr. military career and judgeship, George Preston Blow, USN, and George Waller Blow, father of the donor. Gift of George Blow.  Mss. Acc. 1986.38 Addition","Bound copy of \"The Blow Family of Virginia\" Publication \"The Blow Family\" by Captain George Preston Blow, Emma Blacknall Blow Freeman, Mary Frances Blow Hunter, Louise Blow Page, Lucy Cargil Pegram Scrivenor with additions by Adele Margaret Blow Chatfield-Taylor. Introduction is written by John M. Blow of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. June 9, 1997. Mss. Acc. 1986.42 Addition","Bound copy of \"The Blow Family of Virginia\" by Captain George Preston Blow, U.S.N., Emma Blacknall Blow Freeman, Mary Frances Blow Hunter, Louise Blow Page, Lucy Cargil Pegram Scrivenor with additions by Adele Margaret Blow Chatfield-Taylor.","One package of Blow family materials including originals and typescripts of a Blow-Indian deed, Civil War letter mentioning balloon trip, Herbert Hoover letter about a visit to York Hall, etc. Approximately 40 items plus notebook of typescript. Mss. Acc. 1988.01 Addition","Notebook of George Preston Blow, containing duplicate copies of notes, correspondence and other papers relating to the Blow and Waller Families and excerpts from the William and Mary Quarterly, Vol. VIII, No. 3-January, 1900).","George Blow's log book.  Log book of Lt. George P. Blow, of the steamer Potomac, 8 April - 20 August 1898, en route from Pensacola to Guantanamo Bay to survey two Spanish wrecks. Mss. Acc. 1989.11 Addition","Twenty-three items, 1613-1939, chiefly English documents, some of which relate to Blows in England. Gift of Michael Blow. Mss. Acc. 1989.28 Addition","Deeds to Nelson House in Yorktown; genealogy of the Waller family; the St. Louis Blows; Blow Gym dedication; copy of Marilyn Harper's George Washington Master's regarding early restoration work in Virginia including York Hall; miscellaneous 20th century Blow papers. Two letters from George Preston Blow (1860-1922) to his wife immediately after the explosion of the USS Maine on February 15, 1898. Both letters dated February 16, 1898. Gift of George Blow. Mss. Acc. 1990.19 Addition","3 letters to General Cornelius Hays. Three Hays items collected by George Blow including ALS by Harriet E. Schofield to Mrs. Gen. Hays, 29 Dec. 1880; Maj. Gen. Humphreys to Gen. Hays from the Head-Quarters, Army of the Potomac about confirming position (12 July 1863); and Gov. Alexander Rice to Mrs. Cornelia G. Hays about endorsing her son's appointment to a cadetship at West Point (13 Mar. 1878). Mss. Acc. 1990.35 Addition","One folder of ephemera relating to George Blow's mother's participation in the United Nations Conference on International Organization, San Francisco, 1945, including autographs of delegates, ticket stubs, and visitor's cards(Katharine Cooke Blow was the staff member). Mss. Acc. 1991.08 Addition","Two photographs of the donor's father, Richard Blow and nephew of Allmand Blow, brother of George Preston Blow. Photographs are ca. World War I and early 1970s. Mss. Acc. 1991.13 Addition","Sixteen copies of Richard Blow letters, list of enslaved, Waller family material, William N. Blow material. Late 18th and 19 century. Copies of papers in possession of Eastern State Hospital care of Librarian Blanton McLean. Not to be quoted from, reproduced, or published without permission of Eastern State. Gift of Eastern State Hospital through Librarian Blanton McLean. Mss. Acc. 1991.35 Addition","Sixteen copies of Richard Blow letters,  Waller family material, and William N. Blow material. Late 18th and 19 century.  Xerox copies of papers in possession of Eastern State Hospital care of Librarian Blanton McLean.  Not to be quoted from, reproduced, or published without permission of Eastern State.","Draft of the \"Blow Family of Virginia.\"  Gift of George Blow. Mss. Acc. 1991.40 Addition","One master copy and two other copies of William Nivison Blow's History of Tower Hill, input and slightly edited by John Blow. Discs with pictures included. Gift of John M. Blow. Disks transferred. 4 folders. Mss. Acc. 1991.44 Addition","Papers of the Blow Family of \"Tower Hill\" in Sussex County, Virginia. Includes correspondence of George Blow, Sr., George Blow, Jr., Richard Blow, Robert Waller Blow, Elizabeth Waller Blow, William M. Blow, Lucy Peagram Blow, Fanny B. Hunter, M. H. Holt, Livia Ragland, Edwin Forts and others. Includes list of Virginia Military Institute Alumni from 1839-1902, military correspondence of William N. Blow, some financial documents of William N. Blow, George Blow essays to the President of the College of William and Mary, papers of the Agricultural Society of Sussex and more. Papers have been put into acid free folders, but have not been processed. Folder headings by donor have been used. Mss. Acc. 1992.05 Addition","Minutes and subscription papers.","Instructions for furrowing a millstone with illustrations. Handwritten and drawn.","Possibly done by Richard Blow.","Report card sent to George Blow from the Engineering Department of the U.S. Military Academy.","Fragments of account book pages. Legible.","Accounts.","three letters.","Annual return of the 15th Regiment of the Virginia Regiment Militia commanded by Col. George Blow for the year 1822.","Includes George Blow, Jr.'s speech on the subject of secession.","Five letters.","Regarding financial matters. Some in fragments.","fragment.","Letters to Miss Hunter and Miss Fanny B. Hunter.","Fragment.","Genealogical information.","Includes administration of James Fenn, Affidavit of Elizabeth Hines, copy of indenture between Richard and George B low.","Ledger sheets, inventory list and work estimates.","Bills of Exchange, Duty Bonds, Receipts and Invoices.","Genealogical material on families of Blow, Waller, Camm, Wright, Cargill, Walke, Hines, Cocke, Calvert, Tazewell and Drew.","Genealogical material on the families of Thomas, Pickering, Thorogood, Ruffin, Phripps, Mason and Wingate.","Genealogical material on the families of Waller, Cocke, Massenburg, Tazewell, Wright, Cargill and Jones.","Photograph of a seated woman in a black dress.","Written by E.C. Jordan, C.E. Member of the Board. Concerns Maine.","Sketches, poem, coats-of-arms and newsclippings.","Disk of Family Photographs. Removed from folder to be handled by Digital Archivist (6/14/2023). Mss. Acc. 1992.29 Addition","ALS of George Blow, Tower Hill, to his daughter Atala regarding friends and neighbors and George Blow's pending trip to Texas. Mss. Acc. 1995.42 Addition","Copies of genealogical notes from Blow Family bible (1715). Gift of John Blow.  (Related material:  Blow Family Bible, BX 5145 .A42 1715 folio Blow.  This bible includes some, but not all of the genealogical notes in the bound copy.  Missing are the pages with the births/deaths of enslaved people.) Mss. Acc. 1997.40 Addition","Autograph letters including one letter each by newspaper publisher Robert McCormick, Clare Booth Luce, Hector Bolitho, Comte Phillipe Lafayette, Kitchener, and Virginius Dabney, Robert Kennedy, chiefly to father and donor. Gift of George Blow. 7 folders. Mss. Acc. 1999.55B Addition","Combination of items received in 1978 and other years. September 22, 1878 letter to Hornet (mother-in-law) from Daniel (illegible) of Tower Hill while he was in Williamsburg, VA. Photocopies of letters of Lieutenant George P. Blow about the Maine explosion, about the sinking of the Spanish ship, Maria Theresa and the trial. Photocopy of a November 23, 1965 cover letter from Adel Chatfield-Taylor, daughter of Lt. George P. Blow, to Lieutenant (illegible) of the Naval Historical Foundation sending the material. Typed carbon copy on tissue paper of a poem, \"An Old Time Lover\" by Anne Virginia Culbertson, Tower Hill. Note on reverse name George Blow as the lover. Other notes, \"Tower Hill named by grandmother Martha Ruffin Blow because her great-grandfather was confined in the Tower of London\" and \"original sent me by Cousin Lutie P. Blow 8/25/43.\" Includes typed transcript of appointing James Warrington of Richmond to be his lawyer and lists names of all his slaves that were taken and includes Richard Blow, Col. Benj. Baker of NansemCover letter from John Baker about his research in Sussex County, Virginia where some of John Wigfall's slaves in South Carolina were taken without his permission and sold to people in Virginia, two being Richard Blow and George Blow. Some of the slave names appear on the inventory of slaves of Richard and George Blow, then possibly given to Michael Blow. ond County, Capt. Sinclair in Smithfield and William Hines of Southampton as purchasers. Dated April 18, 1792. Includes typed list of tithables and personal property taxes for Richard Blow from 1777 to 1810 which includes names of his slaves. June 16, 1873 Richmond (Virginia) Post Office Mail Arrangement schedule. Back of card \"To J.S.B. from D.S.F. May 20, 1944.\" May 9, 1822 letter to George Preston Blow from Caleb Bonsal of Norfolk, Virginia about the completion of the Encyclopaedia and George Preston Blow's subscription. Mss. Acc. 2008.273 Addition.","Primarily contains correspondence between members of the Blow family, including Eliza Waller Blow, Colonel George Blow, Judge George Blow, and others. Mss. Acc. 2010.571 Addition","The correspondence of John O'Grady Allmand was processed into folders in the same organization in which it was received. Some of the letters had been sorted by the previous owners by senders and some were sorted by subject matter, but an initial survey noted several senders in different folders. This accounts for the different dates on the folders.","Several letters from brother W.H. Allmand. Died before November 15, 1865, Maybe October 18; Contacted yellow fever in Mexico in 1847; sailed on USS Arctic from New York to Liverpool. On USS Baltic May 13, 1855.(note accompanying materials). Most of the letters are undated except for the day of the week. Letter from W.H. Allmand about duty and travels along Alvarado River near Vera Cruz, Mexico; mentions Commodore Perry Januray 29, 1848 Letter from W.H. Allmand stationed on USS Germantown anchored near Vera Cruz directing business and personal affairs. September 7, 1847. Copy of letter from Commodore Perry on W.H. Allmand contracing illness in Mexico .January 29, 1848 Letter asking for medicine Letter on death of John Barrand Numerous letters from W.H. Allmand to John O'Grady Allamnd for suits, tailoring, shoes, and money.","Letters to John O'Grady Allmand while he lived in Baltimore, Maryland from family members who lived in Norfolk, Virginia. Numerous letters from various nieces on family news Numerous letters from cousins concerning family news and some requesting fabric for clothes Several letters of recommendation from Norfolk, Virginia businessmen for John O'Grady Alllamnd to use while seeking employment in Baltimore, Maryland, cMarch, 1853.","Personal letters from family and friends Several letters from W.H. Allmand while serving in the U.S. Navy c1853","Letters from Luly (sister) are the majority of letters in the folder. Letters from his brother W.H. Allamnd, his mother and several from friends are also included.","Personal letters and business acquaintances","Letters from brother W.H. Allmand Letter from friend in Norfolk, Virginia about hoping Maryland joing the Confederate States of America Letter from friend in Yokohama, Japan, September 26, 1861 Several letters from E.F. Blow Several letters from Luly Letter from Luly about effect of emancipation proclamation on negroes in Norfolk. January 2, 1863.","Applications for membership in Daughters of the American Revolutions and Colonial Dames","Various legal notes and receipts George Blow vs Boston Wharf, (c1802) Virginia Second Judicial Court Indictment for House burning, February 5, 1829 Suffolk Water Company Legal Paper, July 10, 1884 W. Norris Trust  May 4, 1859 Petition to U.S. Congress over shipment of cotton to Philadelphia from Norfolk, Virginia, undated Sheridan vs Sheridan Divorce decree, May 7, 1873 Carney family civil suit, March 17, 1880 William Bousch will, c1834 (slaves included) Slander suit, c1884 Arrest warrant for murder, James F. Martin, May 6, 1858 Divorce petition of Hannah Whitlock and request alimony, c1819 Property Bond, c1829. Sale of land by John Hatton to U.S. of land in Porsmouth, Virginia  March, 1854 Civil suit by Robert Ward, c 1870 Will of","Letters for debt collection, grocery receipts, home and business  repair receipts, US  Navy commissaries (7/30/1843), Instructions for executing the commission (c1820)","Civil suit against John Ferguson for carrying away a slave named Erasmus Hunt,  August 1,1826 Civil suit for the collection of debt from merchants in Norfolk Virginia, c1832 Civil suit over the inheritance of a slave named \"Kate\" and her son \"Ned\", c1824 Arrest warrant for Thomas Dee accused of burglary of Roman Catholic Church with witness statements,  /August 23, 1859 Legal Notes, May 22,1885 Jury instruction notes for murder trail, undated","Commonwealth of Virginia suing James E. Bell for failure to perform duties 1871-1873 Declaration for carrying away a slave c1837 Martha Wright WIll contestation c1877 Grocery sales receipt, January 4,1859 Property Sale of John J. Watson c1872 Promissary Notes c1844-1857 Civil suit against Norfolk and Petersburg Railroad, July 29,1856","Seaboard  Roanoke Railroad Company vs. County of Norfolk suit c1880 Virginia Commonwealth vs Misdemeanor Sanderlin Record, October 9,1881 Last Will and Testament Daniel Gary Barrand,October 25,1865 Civil suit on land, March 17,1880 Sheridan vs Sheridan Divorce and Civil suit 4April 11,1872 McWhorter vs Roper Civil suit over public property c1858 Rudder  Turner vs Marine Insurance Company of Norfolk civil suit, January 16,1826 Estate of Vincent Parlato: inventory and acount ledgar, undated Payment receipts c1850s Letters dealing with a Trust, business letters, business records dealing with shipping and insurance c1851-1852","Description of these ledgers can be accessed on-site by consulting the paper inventory.  Brief descriptions are given here.  Many of the ledgers, day books and accounts are in poor condition and parts are not legible or missing.  \nLocation of the business or the compiler of the accounts often cannot be determined and are noted with a ?.","Store Accounts at Tower Hill Plantation, Southampton County, Norfolk Store, James Dunlop  Co.,individual accounts and overseer accounts.","Personal accounts and expenses, accts from blacksmith shop, mill, shoemaker shop, cotton machine (bought in 1828), Hampden-Sydney college for son, James River Plantation and coopers shop.","Plat of Tower Hill and itemized contracts and accounts of Tower Hill by William T. Blow.  Other farm accounts.","Inventory of goods under \"Aug. 20, 1770; tobacco crop (1765-1771), Invoice by Peggie from Glasgow and other ships (1841).  Loose papers of James City Plantation accountys.","Index F-Z.","Page 30:  letter to General Henry Lee.  Includes Blow and Scammell letters.","Letters to Nathaniel Burwell, Lucy Paradise and Littleton W. Tazewell.","In bad condition.","Long inventory of goods in the store.","Badly water stained and rotted.","Accouonts with individuals, warehouse inspectors, Gray's creek, Cabin Point, Hog Island and more.","Shipping, individual, and Tower Hill accounts.","Shipping,distillery and brigs accounts.","Refers to Tower Hill new store on page 19 (1787).","Names are families from Sussex and Southampton.","Manuscript notes on accounting methods in front of ledger.  Indexed.  Accouonts with Norfolk, Williamsburg, Sussex, Southampton, W.H. Waller, estate, Edmund Waller, estate, Tower Hill Plantation, James City Plantation, Williamsburg houses, Blow  Scammel \"late Sussex Merchants, blacksmith shop, shingles, coopers, and African Colonization Society, etc.","Dr. Richard Blow practiced medicine from 1836-1843.","Includes tavern accounts of expenditures of an unknown person in Williamsburg, 1751.  Many Williamsburg names included. Pages 1 and 2.","Includes comments by George Blow. Talks about crop rotation, cider press, etc.  \"Balances\" written on binding front.","Includes notes of Dr. Jackson's lectures.","Copies of letters from the Governor and others recommending Blow for Lieutenant in the Regular Army.  Mentions that he is a graduate of VMI and a civil engineer.","100 pages with many loose items.  Includes family correspondence and events, including his in-laws' family, General George Thomas of Maine and other Thomas family members.","#69 Journal of \"Baker  Blow\" with a record of pitch landing and work at the South Quay, 1783-1785. 120 pages.(Moved from Blow Family Papers Box 33-d.) 12 1/2' x 8 1/4\" x 1 1/4\".","\"Pitch Landing\" written at top of pp 1-106, also contains 17 pages of undated algebraic calculations.","#70 Ledger (1785-1786), Richard Blow. Account book. Also contains a child's pencil drawings and doodles (boxing, soldier, scribbles). 14 3/4\" x 10\" x 2.","Ledger (1791-1793). Unidentified account book. Later inscription \"Lucy Blacknall Tower Hill Virginia Susanna\" written on inside front cover. Lucyblacknall (1854-1942). 12 1/2\" x 8\" x 1/8\".","Sam Briggs Waste Book (1791-1805). No cover, apges deteriorated, water damaged, with mold. Letter book pre 1791 November 10 (first readable date)- 1793 December 11. Waste book dated 1805 \"The following is an inventory of the effects, both real and personal being a list of the balances on my favor and against me, transferred from ledger A dated 31st, ult.\" Payables and receivables 1805 January. Journal entries. Alphabetical indicesto the ledger about midway through. Also contains 1865 January 5 soils report, \"practical details of construction of galleries of mines\", \"Double entry waste book\". 13\" x 8 1/2\" x 1\"","Ledger. Norfolk 1800 September 1 - 1801 March. Portsmouth 1801 March - 1803 April. Some pages torn, cut, or poked, there are a few small pelets (bird shot?), possibly the source of the puncture holes. Some pages have pencil writings on top of and alongside the originql ledger entries (handwriting practice, scribbles, letters, notes). Water and mold damage especially at the end of the ledger. 16\" x 10\" x 2\".","Ledger, Portsmouth (1805-1806). Portsmouth ledger/copybook. Contains accounts, lists of enslaved people with unidentified tallies. The end of the book was used by Lucy Blacknall (1854-1942) in 1865 as a notebook. Contains penmanship practice as well as geometry notes. 13 1/2\" x 8\" x 1 1/2\".","Photocopies from the Blow Family Papers are grouped by subject.  For example, one folder has photocopies of material where William  Mary is mentioned."],"separatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eAll audiovisual material from this collection has been moved to the Manuscripts Audiovisual Collection.\u003c/p\u003e"],"separatedmaterial_heading_ssm":["Separated Materials:"],"separatedmaterial_tesim":["All audiovisual material from this collection has been moved to the Manuscripts Audiovisual Collection."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eBefore reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.\u003c/p\u003e"],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Use:"],"userestrict_tesim":["Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library."],"names_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center","Blow family","Waller family","Cocke, John Hartwell, 1780-1866","Barraud, Philip, 1758-1830","Lee, Henry, 1756-1818"],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center"],"names_coll_ssim":["Blow family","Waller family"],"famname_ssim":["Blow family","Waller family"],"persname_ssim":["Cocke, John Hartwell, 1780-1866","Barraud, Philip, 1758-1830","Lee, Henry, 1756-1818"],"language_ssim":["English"],"descrules_ssm":["Describing Archives: A Content Standard"],"total_component_count_is":588,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-05-24T23:18:38.657Z","acqinfo_ssim":["Gift of 15,000 items of Mrs. E. T. Jurgeson on 2/18/1949; Gift of 2,399 pieces by Mrs. E.T. Jurgeson 10/2/1950; Gift of 270 items by Mrs. E. T. Jurgeson on 5/23/1960; gift of 159 items by Mrs. E. T. Jurgeson on 12/28/1962; purchase of 1 microfilm item on 10/16/1992; and gift of 20 items by George Blow on 12/2/1999. Accessions include: 1942.40:    Blow Family Papers 1772-1839 (Group I). Mainly letters written between branches of the family in Portsmouth and Sussex County, VA. There are several letters written from W\u0026M.  Gift of Mrs Edward Jeffcott. 1942.55:  Blow Family Papers, Group 2, 1783-1932. Letters and papers of branches of the Blow family in Portsmouth and Sussex County, VA. 712 pieces, 5 mss.  Mrs FS Sargeant. 1948.14:  Fourth group of Blow Papers, 21 pieces 1781-1938 mostly 1820-1850, gift of George W. Blow. 1948.22:  Fifth group of Blow Family papers, mostly genealogical.  Gift of George W. Blow. 1973.47:  Two Blow family account books, 1770 and 1804.,  Deposit by William Cole 1977.18:  Blow Family Papers. A few original documents, xerox copies of genealogical and historical material from notebook of donor's grandfather, George Blow, a few Nelson House newsclippings.  Gift of John Blow. 1983.14:  ALS from Hugh Nelson to Richard Blow, 20 June 1794 \u0026 ALS from William Archer to Richard Blow, 17 March 1808.  Gift of John Blow. 1985.45A:  One box of papers of George P. Blow, grandfather of the donor, consisting of US Naval Orders, 1877-1906.  Gift of George Blow. 1986.37:  Papers of George Blow's grandfather, George Preston Blow, US Naval Officer; papers of his father George Waller Blow; early Blow and Waller family material including the seal of Benjamin Waller.  Ca. 100 items.  Gift of George Blow. 1986.38:  Copies of genealogical records relating to the Blows in England, correspondence regarding Blow family lineage in this country, five folders of material relating to George Blow, Jr. military career and judgeship, George Preston Blow, USN, and George Waller Blow, father of the donor.    Gift of George Blow. 1986.42:  One genealogical volume of the Blow Family, including Bible records, sketches, letters, etc., kept by George Blow's grandfather, George Preston Blow.  Gift of George Blow. 1987.14:  About 30 pages of genealogical note on the Blow family tracing their ancestry back to England.  Copies made courtesy of Arthur Freeman. 1987.35:  Copy of typescript history, first chapter of Blow family history by Adele Chatfield-Taylor (aunt of donor).  Gift of George Blow. 1988.01:  One package of Blow family materials including originals and typescripts of a Blow-Indian deed, Civil War letter mentioning balloon trip, Herbert Hoover letter about a visit to York Hall, etc.  Approximately 40 items plus notebook of typescript.  Gift of George Blow. 1989.11:  Log book of donor's grandfather, Lt. George P. Blow, of the steamer Potomac, 8 April - 20 August 1898, en route from Pensacola to Guantanamo Bay to survey two Spanish wrecks.  Gift of David J. Blow. 1989.28:  Twenty-three items, 1613-1939, chiefly English documents, some of which relate to Blows in England.  Gift of Michael Blow. 1990.19:  Deeds to Nelson House in Yorktown; genealogy of the Waller family; the St. Louis Blows; Blow Gym dedication; copy of Marilyn Harper's George Washington Master's re early restoration work in Virginia including York Hall; miscellaneous 20th century Blow papers.  Gift of George Blow. 1990.35:  Three Hays items collected by George Blow including ALS by Harriet E. Schofield to Mrs. Gen. Mays, 29 Dec. 1880; Maj. Gen. Humphreys to Gen. Hays, 12 July 1863; and Gov. Alexander Rich to Mrs. Cornelia G. Hays, 13 Mar. 1878.  Gift of David J. Blow. 1991.04:  Photographs of Allmand Blow, great uncle of donor at the Mattiessen estate near LaSalle, Ill., and yachting on Mobjack Bay near Gloucester, Va.  Gift of David Blow. 1991.08:  One folder of ephemera relating to George Blow's mother's participation in the United Nations Conference on International Organization, San Francisco, 1945, including autographs of delegates, ticket stubs, and visitor's cards(Katharine Cooke Blow was the staff member).  Gift of George Blow. 1991.13:  Two photographs of the donor's father, Richard Blow and nephew of Allmand Blow, brother of George Preston Blow.  Photographs are ca. World War I and early 1970s.  Gift of David J. Blow. 1991.35:  Sixteen copies of Richard Blow letters, slave list, Waller family materical, William N. Blow material. Late 18th and 19 century.  Copies of papers in possession of Eastern State Hospital care of Librarian Blanton McLean.  Not to be quoted from, reproduced, or published without permission of Eastern State.  Gift of Eastern State Hospital through Librarian Blanton McLean. 1991.40:  One annotated typescript of \"The Blow Family of Virginia\" by the donor's Aunt Adele Chatfield-Taylor with annotations by AC-T.  Gift of George Blow. 1991.41:  One Mac hi-density disk of Blow Family Photo archives.  Includes picture of Col. George Blow, Judge George Blow, etc.  Gift of John Blow. 1991.44:  One master copy and two other copies of William Nivison Blow's History of Tower Hill, input and slightly edited by John Blow.  Discs with pictures included.  Gift of John M. Blow. 1992.06:  Blow papers, 1740's to 1910's, including Richard Blow and Col. George Blow and William Nivison Blow Papers.  Includes three rare letters of Edmund Randolph and essays written at the College of William and Mary in the 1800's.  Gift of Roger Kitchen. 1992.28:  George Blow's certificate as a life member of the Association for Preservation of Virginia Antiquities, 1917; Richard Waller document in medieval Latin, 1425.  Gift of Michael Blow. 1992.29:  One disk of Blow family photos including print-outs of Col. George Blow, age 10; Sir William Waller; Benjamin Waller.  Gift of George Blow. 1992.43:  Bookplate of Benjamin Wall adhered to front cover of missing book; letter of Capt. McKenney to George Blow (1787-1870) re the sale of a ship. N.d. but approximately 1860.  Gift of Michael Blow. 1992.49:  One roll of film of Blow account books, 18th and 19th centuries.  owner of originals: Rod Graves, Luray Valley Farm Museum. 1993.28:  Forty-three typescript pages of early and recent Blow family genealogy.  Gift of John Blow. 1995.42:  ALS of George Blow, Tower Hill, to his daughter Atala re: friends and neighbors and GB's pending trip to Texas.  Purchased from Halvor Americana. 1997.40:  Bound copy of copies of genealogical notes from Blow Family bible (1715).  Gift of John Blow. 1999.55B:  Autograph letters including one letter each by newspaper publisher Robert McCormick, Clare Booth Luce, Hector Bolitho, Comte Phillipe Lafayette, Kitchener, and Virginius Dabney, Robert Kennedy , chiefly to father and donor.  Gift of George Blow. 2010.571:  Correspondence and other related material of the Wheatland Blow family. 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Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.","Organization: This collection is organized into 3 Series. Series 1 contains personal papers and correspondence, Series 2 contains tax statements and receipts, and Series 3 contains typed material. 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Included is a section, pages 168-176, on \"Political Principles and Affiliations,\" including accounts of Thomas R. Borland's (1844-1900) political activities, 1865-1890, and his part in the William Mahone Readjuster Party.","304 pages with index. 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Included is a section, pages 168-176, on \"Political Principles and Affiliations,\" including accounts of Thomas R. Borland's (1844-1900) political activities, 1865-1890, and his part in the William Mahone Readjuster Party.","304 pages with index. 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Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.","Organization: This collection is organized into 3 Series. Series 1 contains personal papers and correspondence, Series 2 contains tax statements and receipts, and Series 3 contains typed material. 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Borland of Murfreesboro, North Carolina; Thomas Roscius Borland of Norfolk, Virginia; and of other family members in Georgia, Tennessee, Mississippi, Louisiana and Arkansas. This collection includes business correspondence and receipts, 1788-1867; a manuscript by Armistead Borland about his father Thomas R. Borland (who was involved with William Mahone and the Readjuster Party) which contains a genealogy of the Borland and Godwin families; and family photographs. And it also contains a letter, 1828 April 18, from Euclid Borland to George Godwin giving impressions of life at College of William and Mary.","OS.","OS.","Copy.","Autograph document. Item no. 4 concerns the leaving of three slaves to Temperance Ramsay.","Euclid gives his first impressions of the college where he had just matriculated and mentions family members and refers to the Jeremiah Godwin plantation \"Castle Hill\" (later known as \"Buntings\").","OS.","Autograph letter signed. 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Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.","Acc. 2011.068 was previously part of the College Papers Collection.","Acc. 2009.129 accessioned by Steven Bookman in May 2009. Acc. 2011.069 accessioned and minimally processed by Steven Bookman, University Archives Specialist, on 2/14/2011. Acc. 2012.396 and 2012.397 accessiond and minimally processed by Benjamin Bromley, December 2012.","University Archives Subject File Collection (UA 9); College Papers (UA 14); Historic Campus of the College of William and Mary Records (UA 228)."," Information about related materials is available at http://guides.swem.wm.edu/wm","This collection contains documents relating to the Brafferton Estate as it impacted the College of William and Mary such as accounts, decrees, correspondence, biographical material on Robert Boyle, 20th century material on the search for information about the Brafferton Estate, and other material. The collection includes both original documents and copies of documents."," There is also material related to the Brafferton Estate and the early history of the College of William and Mary from the Borthwick Institute at the University of York and the Lambeth Palace Library. Material may only be used in the Special Collections Research Center and may not be copied.","Pages from a book on Boyle; typed pages of Boyle biography; newspaper clipping from Richmond Times Dispatch, March 19, 1944 on \"Life of Great Physicist\", an interpretive biography of Boyle.","Folder contains both a handwritten copy and a typed transcription of the memorial and associated correspondence.","Letter, Osgood Hanbury \u0026 Co., to the President and Masters, 18 February 1771; Letter, Hanbury \u0026 Lloyd, to the President and Masters, 24 July 1771; Account, C \u0026 O Hanbury, 1766.  Letter to William \u0026 Mary from John Lloyd, executor of Osgood Hanbury, about Brafferton financial matters, 1787 September 20.","An account of two half yearly rents due Lady Day and Michaelmas, 1772 and 1773.","An account of medical services provided to the Indian School by Doctors James and William Carter, 1765/66","photos of Brafferton village and chapel in England typed pages of investigation","Notes on the papers in the case; typescript of Vestry report; typescript, Chancery Decrees and Orders, 1790; notes on the case; letter, John Forster, 1796","Typed transcriptions of the \"Rules and methods agreed on for the settlement of Mr Boyles Charity in Virginia\"; correspondence between Ludwell Johnson (Chair of Department of History at W\u0026M) and Sheffield University and Chatsworth Settlement","Photocopies of the two charters of the Society for Advancing the Christian Faith in the British West India Islands and the Mauritius.","2 page photocopy of letter dated 25 June 1760","photocopies and transcripts of letter from Edmund Jennings circa 1760","Letter, October 26, 1926 to Julian A. C. Chandler from Earl Gregg Swem regarding the relation of Robert Boyle to the College of William \u0026 Mary; letter, March 29, 1929 to Earl Gregg Swem from Robert M. Hughes; letter, February 14, 1930, to Earl Gregg Swem from T. C. Dale.","Correspondence between William and Mary alumnus and archivist Herbert L. Ganter and The Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts; Lee Bolton \u0026 Lee; and Earl Gregg Swem.","photocopies of letter dated March 18, 1758 from B. Porteus","P1988.231: Photograph of a map of the Brafferton Estate, 1796. Gift of Maurice Beresford, 1976.","Acc. 2009.129: A transcript of a 1695 document explaining the rules and methods for distributing rents and profits of the Brafferton Estate to fund the Brafferton School at the College of William \u0026 Mary.","Newspaper, The Dublin Chronicle, dated November 20, 1790. Last page has an article on Robert Boyle.","Acc. 2011.068: 1 page account.","Acc. 1990.6. Original is very fragile. Special handling required.","This series holds copies of material related to the Brafferton Estate from the Borthwick Institute at the University of York and the Lambeth Palace Library. 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Permission to use documents held by other institutions, including Lambeth Palace \u0026 Borthwick Institute, reproductions of which are part of this collection, must be granted by the repository holding the original document.","Special Collections Research Center","College of William and Mary","Boyle, Robert, 1627-1691","English"],"unitid_tesim":["UA 113","/repositories/2/resources/7516"],"normalized_title_ssm":["Brafferton Estate Collection"],"collection_title_tesim":["Brafferton Estate Collection"],"collection_ssim":["Brafferton Estate Collection"],"repository_ssm":["College of William and Mary"],"repository_ssim":["College of William and Mary"],"creator_ssm":["College of William and Mary","Boyle, Robert, 1627-1691"],"creator_ssim":["College of William and Mary","Boyle, Robert, 1627-1691"],"creator_persname_ssim":["Boyle, Robert, 1627-1691"],"creator_corpname_ssim":["College of William and Mary"],"creators_ssim":["Boyle, Robert, 1627-1691","College of William and Mary"],"access_terms_ssm":["Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library. 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