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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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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. 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: "],"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/viw00093.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/viw00093.frame"],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eArchibald Woods Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e"],"prefercite_tesim":["Archibald Woods Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003ePapers, 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.\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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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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Va.)--History","Ohio--History--19th century","Saint Louis (Mo.)--History--19th century","Slavery--West Virginia--History","Whiskey Rebellion, Pa., 1794","Correspondence","Financial records","2775 items","Collection is open to all researchers. Before publishing quotations or excerpts from any materials, permission must be obtained from the Manuscripts and Rare Books Librarian, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library. 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.","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? 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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Before publishing quotations or excerpts from any materials, permission must be obtained from the Manuscripts and Rare Books Librarian, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library. 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. 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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. 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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. 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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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Catlett had children by an earlier marriage, some of whom are mentioned in the letters.","Also included is a letter by Elizabeth Keckley, an enslaved individual and later a published author, dated April 25, 1844 (Box 1 folder 14).","See also: Southern Women and their Families in the 19 th  Century Papers and Diaries Series C Reel # 01 and #02 in Swem Library's microforms area, call number HQ1438 .V5 S68","Aunt Charlotte's baby named Lucy. Aunt Mary's baby has 2 teeth. Blue stuff coat bought by Ma from Mr. Biglow.  Mrs. Smith teaching arithmetic. Will and Doctor teaching grammar. Doctor had tooth removed because of toothache. Sister Mary is very sick but improving. Christmas gifts from Dr. Nin and Miss Lane. Mr. Hutchinson visiting (friend of Mr. Lane). Mr. McVicar went to Charlottesville. Brother Armistead went to Petersburg. Went to Mrs. Bishop's on Christmas day and saw Miss Francina who asked about you.  Letter from Ann Syndor. Ann Eliza sent candy.","August day. Longs to stay in Virginia. African Americans love as well. 2 lovers, Mingo and Kate. Kate was beautiful and a maid. Mingo was in his prime. Mingo is African American and in love with Kate who is also African American. They were married.","William Burwell is home and wishes to move out. Brother Jno failed attempt to get into academy and is now teaching school in Tuscaloosa that according to William is a very good school. Hopes to have 20 scholars. Went on 2 deer hunts but didn't kill anything. Many deer on William's plantation. Buck says many deer are in Alabama where he purchased land. Went to Prince Edward and heard Mr. Staunton preach as well as visiting with old acquaintances. Stayed at Mr. Biglow's Saturday night and at Mr. Anderson's Sunday night. Miss M. Williams is pretty severe. Mr. A has 8 boarders but only 4 of them were there when she was. Monday went to Charlotte court with Mr. A where they heard Mr. Randolph's speech and resolution. Went to Dick Venable's that night where his wife looks like an old woman. Not home until Thursday at 12 o'clock. Will write Sister Anne. Pleased with Miss Frances. March 1, 1833 - Pa wishes to put up tobacco in March. Believes August is the best month for putting up tobacco and that he should wait until then. R.B. lies rather than tell the truth because it is convenient. Wants to hear Mr. G's big gun and how he fires it as well as his fate. Respects to him Landon, Sister Mary and Brother A. Intends to write brother Jno.  Wants to see William, hear from Brother Jno and Ned Steptoe before she makes plans for the next year, possibly to go to Texas. Conflicted between staying and leaving. Doesn't want to leave the country/state of her fathers. Possibly come back and visit relatives and also make new ones. March 2 - went to see Blair but he was gone to Lynchburg. Cousin Laetitia sends love. Mr. Tinsely is here. Don't forget guard. Brother Jno traded James for a mule and ultimately also sold the mule for $50. Jno changed professorship but will try and get him another offer. William bought 23,000 acres of land on the red river in Texas for $250. Owns 28-30,000 acres in all.","Wanted to move away before Christmas and go to Stoneland, leaving Anee with bairns, but Mr. Ennes placed obstacles in the way and have decided to stay another year. \"The boy\" is quiet and his expected name is Armistead (in reality this is John Bott). Thought of Mr. Plummer because he was a dear friend. Mary is delicate, but a good child who has recently spent time with her grandparents and has returned spoiled. Wish Martha would come down for Aunt Harrison because it doesn't appear she will live much longer because she is suffering. Wishes Fan would become saved so that she too could have the peace that Aunt Harrison has at this time in her life. Give love to my parents and Mary \u0026 Caroline Garland.","Received letter from Capt. Overby. Ma is uneasy. Letter from Sister Ann that said she had received a letter from Sister Anna which had stated that I was sick and was under the care of a Thomasonian Doctor. No need for Ma to be uneasy. Has gotten well so they should not worry. Not be possible to go to Boydton in the fall. Business is commencing and will be very busy. Wants 1 or 2 shirts and a few socks. Hard to buy clothes with small salary and doctors' bills. Mr. Garland's mother is low. Silas Wright professed religion. Give love to family and tell Ma not to worry. Give respects to Uncle Lewis. Saw Uncle Harrison in town the other day. Tired of Petersburg and wish to leave.","Send shawl to Boydton by Mrs. Garland. Afraid that she is sick. Shug impatient to go home.","Send by Adams the articles she ordered. Pa and Ma unwell. Pa to put off trip. Hand is numb and it makes it difficult to write.","Involved with business and have little time to reply. State of affairs is alarming and distressing. Men failing daily for large amounts. Money rare. Change from extended credit to cash system. South not the place for poor people. Vicksburg is a pleasant place. Most women are married but there is one that catches his eye though he wouldn't marry now and risk his children growing up in poverty. Situated in Dr. Turnbull's family. Tell Miss Pris to come to VBurg as soon as she pleases. No news everything is occupied with money arrangements. Trial of contested election for mayor of the town. Matter decided against me after 3 days of speechifying. Criminal court and civil court to open soon and will thus be in court for several months. If promissory notes do not increase in value, lawyers will be driven from the bar. Unwilling to work any wager on credit and compelled to quit for capital to carry on business. Tell William not to leave present employment. Regret not having gone into merchandise. Deal with worst of our species. Like to come to Virginia in the summer, but won't be able to do so because want to leave Vicksburg better than came. Tell William to call Messer Holderby and McPheeters to acknowledge the receipt of a bill on R. Turnbull by Dr. for $100. Fees for collection are $10 which he will get if money is paid.","Arrived safely at 3 o'clock and found Mr. Garland. Spent evening at capital listening to Loco foco Speech on the sub bill. Ladies congregated in front of the supurb building to listen to Marine band. Leave for New York by train tomorrow evening. Get to W point on Saturday. Will be accompanied by Major John Garland as far as New York. Write at Mansfield when I reach W Point. Love to sister Ann and C.","In good health. Many classmates thinking of leaving. 3 or 4 cadets speaking of going to Texas. Court Martial against 2 or 3 cadets for violations of regulations by frolicking. Rob has returned. Bella has been sick.","June 20 - saw Powell last Sunday and he was well. Attended an Examination. Congress assembled an election for speaker and clerk. Mr. Garland \"thrown higher than a pine by reformers\". Cousin Lewis is well. Crops are good. Love to mother. July 20 - letter came after left. Will is doing well and is a Corporal. Sally Depre's death. Mr. Stansbury reads German romances to us every evening. Dr. Goodwyn died. Eliza's music is going well. Nannie and Frank are sweet and improving. Mary C. Burwell to send Powell's letter the next week unless she hears otherwise, send socks by Ned. Frances King Burwell to John – wishes to hear of Washington visit.","Spent Monday evening with Mr. Gaines. Betty and Lucy enjoyed the evening. Mr. Campbell was all devotion. Mr. Knecht gave fine music. Heard Miss Octavia Branch sing. Mr. Knecht is coming tomorrow evening for Fanny's birthday. Letter from Bro. William and he is well. Lucy won't be back for a fortnight. Wish Mrs. Garland lived here. Mr. and Mrs. Witlock and Susan Robinson dined here last night. Likes Susan Robinson. Mrs. Garland makes children work. Sister Anna been in bed all week. Children going to Mr. Mallory's next week.","Fanny left Mansfield. Mary leaves for Mecklenburg on the 28th. Received letter from Landon whose Barouche is at her service all the time. Answered Cousin Ann's letter. Stir in Hillsboro with wedding parties of Mr. Cameron from Petersburg who married Miss Walker daughter of Mrs. John Walker. Anna went to visit Mrs. Cameron (mother of Mr. Walker Cameron). Like to see Caroline. Wrote Bet. Wrote all the boys and only heard back from Will. Not heard from John in a long time and worried about his children. Little Frank growing fast and his health is improving. Wishes brother John would become independent. Uncertain how long to stay in Mecklenburg.  Anxious to be home. Direct letter to Boydton in Landon's care. Wants to know who Mrs. Waller is because Waller sounds familiar. Robert and Anna send love. Hannah sends love and has improved her bad temper.","Miss Betty spent evening at Mr. Powell's last Friday with other ladies. Mr. and Mrs. Randolph came to visit Saturday night and stayed all day Sunday. Mr. Jones went to Mrs. Powell's as a trick played on him. Mr. Jones's horse ran away from him, but Jim retrieved and returned the horse to town. Betty Scott to be married on May 3rd. Mrs. G and Miss Bets gone to town to get book muslin for Miss Bet's frock. Miss Betty Scott to marry Dr. James Boisseau. Nannie is pretty and learning alphabet. Busy making shirts. Need to make Miss Bet's frock to wear to Miss Betty's wedding. Miss Anne and Miss Charlotte aren't lacing corsets from the bottom. Miss Charlotte isn't holding her head up. Mr. Randolph looks like a 60 year old man – beard is quarter of an inch. Maj Hughs has an inch long beard. Mary sick with ague and fever. Mistress in Boydton, to return after commencement when Mr. Garland goes up. Miss prospect of 2 beaux:  Dr. Spencer and Mr. William Tornson.","Examination commences Monday. Ma was in Mecklenburg and doing very well. She expects to be at Mansfield for W.T. Burwell's arrival home and come home by cars or steamboat from New York by way of Washington.","Working again in pedagoging. School commenced and consists of 15 scholars. 10 studying languages and higher Algebra, Geometry, and Chemistry; all others are studying grammar, geography, or arithmetic. School is limited to 20. Employed for 5 months and to receive $300 as well as board. If pleased with performance could have the school for several years. If not pleased be transferred to another school which pays better but requires more work. Objects to plan of establishing a permanent school and getting Fan a female school. Couldn't remain in one place and longs to move twice a year so the plan would be impractical. Try to help Fan get a position as an independent teacher or assistant in an academy. If B.P was to settle there would be a better chance of establishing a female school. Property has declined from 25 to 50 to 75% and is still declining. Crops doing well. Spent 3 weeks of April in Vicksburg where Brother A and wife are doing well. Blair is at Abram's doing little but BP hopes to get him something in Warren County Miss where Jno Bolling (husband of Lucy Randolph) who has 4 sons who he hopes to hire someone to teach them for a few hours a day because he doesn't want to send them to school. Blair to try and go next winter. Bolling is paying $300 and doesn't want them to teach more than 3 hours a day. Offered a school at $800 plus board, but unsure whether or not to take it. Wrote to Sam Sanders.","Oct 18 - Escaped fever (congestive) . Good many deaths and a lot of sickness but believes country is now entirely healthy. In Gainesville, 40 deaths since the 1st of January which contains approximately 1500 inhabitants. Many scholars have been sick which resulted in school not be out until the 1st week in December. Continue here until June 1 for $400 and board. Expect 20-25 scholars. Blair is going to try and spend winter with BP. Professed religion along with 6 or 8 others. Not connected to any church but expect to join the Presbyterian Church. Became acquainted with Mr. Kirkpatrick (brother of HP who was an old classmate) who is an excellent preacher and is settled in Gainesville. Oct 20 – Ma has no time to write so Bettie is sending letter to F.K. Mr. Leyburn has returned and is looking well. Mr. John Atkinson preached yesterday with an interesting account of Texas. Mr. Garland, Sam, and Hugh are with them. Hugh is sweet but has cough that may be whooping cough. Forwarded with note to Miss F. K. Burwell, Gloucester C. H.","Fanny needs to meet with the Baytops. Mr. Garland is with Mary C. Burwell. Best for Fanny to go to Gloucester Point with Mr. B.","Brother John came to visit Anne. Aunt Bott introduced him to the children (Johnny and Molly). Mr. Burwell went to Prince Edward for a meeting of the board. John is ill so Dr. Strudwick came and gave him calomel and oil saying he had too much of a headache for quinine. Dr. Long, Mr. Jno Kirkland, and Mr. Jno Norwood came to see John but he was too sickly to visit yesterday.   Aunt Bott and Anne set with him and Mr. Schell sleeps in the same room. Got wheat meal for Hannah to make John a salt rising. Had chill at Mr. Lacy's in Raleigh, where he stayed a day, but not nearly as bad as what he has now. Mr. B. home on Saturday. Brother John has been teaching in Mr. Bingham's school. Mary and Brother John in the house.  Mr. Waddelll lives in with Betty and Fanny teaching music. John willing to try if the salary suits. Mr. Bingham has not been by yet. Mrs. Strudwick in house. Fanny in Mansfield.","Letter from Cousin Roberts. Lottie unwell yesterday. Daughter is flourishing. Sick servants in Mansfield have improved.","Fanny to travel with Mr. Baytrop so as to not travel without someone protecting her. Betty taken with auge on way home so Anne sent for M.C. to care for her. Dr. May saw her and Betty got better after 10 days in bed. Found Charlotte and lizzy sick but they are doing better. Sister Anne had a daughter this morning with red hair who weighed 12.5 pounds but both mother and child are doing well now. Heard from John last week. No word from William. Letter from cousin Ann last week – little prospect for school in her neighborhood. Christian Burwell married with only Mr. Reed's father and mother as well as his sister and her husband. Randolph in one of his worst humors. Bettie is well but with a bad complexion. Aunt Bettie busy making a mantilla of two old frocks. Added notes by C. M. Garland and \"Bettie\".","Hugh has whooping cough. Respects to Mr. Baystop and family as well as Mr. Stubs.","Received letter by Mr. Stubs. Moving to Hillsboro at Christmas. Bettie will be joining to teach music and possibly French at her brother's school where her salary is not fixed but will be given board. Possibly receive $400-500 but the pay will likely be less next semester. Bettie willing to join but doesn't want to teach among strangers. Anne anxious to send Mary somewhere. Mr. G wishes to send them to Roxbury. Sam and Hugh are here and will leave in the evening. Hugh brought Whooping cough. Baby and Frank will have it as well as Bettie because she has never had it. Bettie has had cold all fall. Bettie has been in town more than a week. Servants:  Mr. Arristides Smith to hire Hannah. He will also get Lucy for her victuals and clothes so that she can stay in the house. Charlotte might stay because of Anne. Amy will stay but it is unknown how she will do without her mother. Thought about writing Armistead to let him know of financial situation but it is feared he wouldn't have any money to spare. What little money received goes toward paying Doctor May. Edward was due $29 at the time of Fanny's father's death. John still in Hillsboro where Mrs. Bott thinks his head has been affected. He is to assist Mr. Bingham in his school for $400-600 depending on the number of pupils should his health improve. John will help pay board for Mary and Frank. Mrs. Botts thinks Fanny could get a job in New Jersey because teachers from Virginia are loved there.","Not succeeded in getting Fanny a situation for another year. Don't know how to advise regarding Captain Baytop. Possibly stay with him again if possible and maybe receive a raise.","Ann Burwell of Mecklenburg told Drury A. Bacon that Fanny is in charge of the schooling of a private family. If not engaged for the entire year please let Drury know of terms and conditions. Wish to get instructress for children. Resides 10 miles away from Mr. Lewis Burwell of Mecklenburg who is a reference.","Last Wednesday went to Dayton to attend Enquiry Meeting appointed by Mr. Witherspoon. Saved under preaching of Methodist preacher 2 weeks prior. Prays for Fanny, Betty, and William to accept Christ. Daughter of Mr. McIlwaine's died due to the whooping cough given to her by Bettie. Bettie getting over Whooping cough that she has had for 5 weeks.   Forwarded with more from Elizabeth Margaret Burwell, to Fanny K. Burwell, Gloucester C. H., Va.","Bettie sick with Whooping cough and is uneasy because she gave it to Mrs. McIlwaine's children,  the youngest of which died. Blessed that children haven't become ill and died. Letter from Ann describing the death of Nancy Coleman who had been sick for some weeks but could not be convinced to accept Jesus Christ. Mr. Bacon is living in Williesburg and is anxious to see if Fanny would teach his children. Mr. Bacon is uncle to the gentleman who married Sally Boyd. They live near the Presbyterian Church in Williesburg. Blair joined Methodist church on the trail. Abram Burwell again joined the church and it is reported that he is to be married though that has not been confirmed. Bettie got a letter from Ned and she learned that Nancy Haskins is ill and paralyzed the left side with 2 month old son. Not be able to leave until July 4th or 5th. Mary Garland to go to school with Sister Anna. Anne is well and pleased at the thought of going to school. Brother John is mending and if he gets well he will commence teaching on January 5th.","In December found letter from Dr. Gurden wishing to know Fanny's address for Colonel Drury Bacon to inquire about Fanny teaching his daughters. Confined inside nursing those sick with measles. Aunt Jean disposed for 2 weeks, Papa for 4 weeks, William Armistead 3 weeks, Brother John's little girl was sick which worried their house servant, Mamma, and Cousin Panthias. Got through without getting sick. Mama confined with rheumatism. Brother John, Cousin P, and Aunt Jean left this morning. Aunt Jean goes with them as far as cousin Alice Harrises.  She went because the ride might help her and would be a delight to cousin A. Alice will likely meet with Cousin Lucy Baskerville and Cousin Sam Goode's family who lives near there. Letter from Cousin Powell saying all is well and that he is enjoying religion. Cousin Blair is viewed as a zealous Christian. To write to Cousin Powell and Brother Lewis. Haven't heard from Brother Ab since his marriage to a lady they wish to meet. Brother Lewis is single. Brother Allen is settled in a small plantation where if crops are good he hopes to marry. Direct letter in the care of Mr. Randolph to Petersburg. Mr. Garland said he had not heard from Fanny in January because he had been visiting friends in the Upper country. His sister, Mrs. Caroline Garland left Lynchburg to go to New Orleans. She went out with Mr. Sam Garland according to Mr. Landon's family. Captain Sidner failed which was astonishing to all. Mrs. Lewis lost $1000 dollars because of him. Mr. Sidner and Mary bear losses well but Lucy and William Sidner are hurt. Mr. Whites, the bricklayer, offered him $5000 and Mr. Rainy to loose several thousand because of him. Uncle John from Franklin is here and brought Jno. Fanny possibly saw him last at Aunt Tabb's death. Cousin Henry is in good health. Cousin Thomas is ill much like his mother. Cousin Sally never writes. Fanny highly recommended by Sally Goode. Heard Mr. Cake preach and heard Mr. Baker at a revival. Received a letter from a man in Brownsville, Tennessee. Mama, Aunt Jean, and the rest of the family desire to be remembered by Fanny. Aunt Field is still here. Cousin Mary is well and at Roslin with a little boy. Churchy Simpson is still living with Aunt M. Cousin Martha Kerr has Liver Disease. Cousin Christian Burwell is married to Malony Mon and live in place that was formerly Uncle Randolphs. Catherine Reed who married Cousin Granderson Field has a daughter, Eaton Field, who sold the property to get out of debt. They have 30 Negroes and are living at Roslin but expect to live with Thomas Field as soon as his house is finished.","Heard from Fanny through sister Anne that Mr. Baytop was in Petersburg. Bettie and Anna are to visit Colonel Jones. Miss Mary is very accomplished at the piano. Brother Armistead sent the $50 that was requested and he is doing well. Paid Dr. May. John was not able to raise sufficient funds because he expected to pay for Mary and Frank as well as the medical expenses. John doing well and is invited to spend the evening at Mr. Binghams. Wishes Fanny could see John's poetry.  Bettie has 5 music students of which Mary G is one of them. Letter from Will saying he was much as usual. Robert received letter from Blair. Armistead trying to persuade Blair to live with him as he is in the mercantile business and thinks it would be good for him. John doing well teaching with 18 scholars and a small salary. Anna has very small school with only 2 boarders. Frank is sick. Lucy is a good maid.","Trouble with sending and receiving letters. Did not leave Petersburg until January 19th. Arrived in Raleigh on January 20th where friend D. Lacy enquired about Fanny. Arrived in Hillsboro January 22nd where Mary is staying with Brother R. Trying to stay in the village next session because of the amount of boarders Brother R. is to have, but fears that Brother John will not be able to pay for it on his salary. Brother John paid Mary's expenses to Hillsboro. Letter from Ann Burwell saying General Keen informed her that if John would go to Mecklenburg next year he would do very well because the school wants someone who can teach Latin. John says he must make over $300 and if he must leave Hillsboro then he will. Scholars fond of John. Cousin A.'s father is better. The servants, Charlotte and Amey are with Anne. Ned Randolph hires Hannah and gives $50 for her. The servant, Lucy, is with Mary and is sufficient. Armistead sent money ($50) for Doctor May and with the leftover was able to do laundry. Does not know what to get for Charlotte and Amey, and Hannah's hire does not pay what Mary owes at the store. Wrote Powell last fall asking for $50 for Bettie because she owed that at the store, but he didn't send it and so Mary had to give her bond to cover the cost. Bettie hasn't been able to repay Mary because she has only 5 music scholars and the pay is slow. Hear often from Petersburg. Charles Stainback failed and the Venables in Farmville as well. Capt. Syndor failed. Heard from William only once and expects to hear from Armistead. Robert is doing well and says to write to Blair and come live with because it would be more profitable to Blair. He did not mean to give up law but had engaged in the mercantile business. Blair said to be a believed Christian. Anne is well. Tight quarters next semester because of Bettie's three new pupils.","Letter from Ma and all were usual. Member of M.E. Church. Religiously inclined and Fanny is as well. Cousin Josiah Burwell has professed religion. Converted during quarterly last April in Dayton.","Ma wishes for Fanny to meet her in Mecklenburg. Ma left Sister Anna's house because it was filled with school boarders. Summer vacation was only 5 weeks. 1st week was spent at Chapel Hill with Mary Mitchell at commencement. Returned from commencement on June 3rd and was extremely ill for about a week with congestive fever. Confined to the house for 2 weeks. Ma left last Friday. Mary Webb married last Thursday night to Mr. William Long by Brother Robert. Sister Anna attended the wedding with Brother R. Dr. Long threw the couple a large party to which everyone in Hillsboro was invited. Spent the next day with Mary Mitchell and called upon the bride. Went on a carriage ride with Mr. \u0026 Mrs. Long, Mr. Henry Webb, Mary Mitchell, and Mr. John Webb. Monday night went to Dr. Webb's after tea to see Mary. Mr. John Webb and Mr. Heartt came and they all went for a walk to the mineral spring. Ma wishes Fanny would meet her at Uncle Louis's house.","John declined his school because it wasn't profitable. Mother to come. Mr. Landon Garland inquired about Frances's plans and spoke of Mr. William O Goode's desire to have a young lady teach school in his household. If Frances is willing, Anne will ask Mr. Garland of the terms and bargain for Frances. Aunt Jean spent a few weeks with Aunt Boyd in Boydton who is afflicted by the death of her eldest son. Aunt Jean and Anne went to commencement. Cousin Fletcher Rives graduated and is going to his father's in Mississippi. Cousin Fletcher been among them for 5 years. Cousin Mary V. Early visited and attended commencement. John's health is improving and he goes hunting with Anne E. Burwell's father. Contemplating trip to Boydton where Mr. Cake is preaching at the end of the week. He preached in Wylliesburg and did very well. Mr. Coke and Mr. Sparrow were appointed by presbytery to visit all destitute churches in county. Mr. Doke from Clarksvill(e) preachers regularly in Boydton where his church has gained several regular members. Cousin Louisa Garland gave birth to twin girls and they now have 5 children. Mrs. William Lea gave birth to twins at the same time. Little Frank is improving. Cousin Robert and Family are well. Cousin Betty had been very sick. Mr. Rainy suffers under Capt. Sidner. Capt. Sidner has moved from Boydton to his former home and Mill and Mr. Chambers now lives on his lot in Boydton. Aunt just sent letter to Cousin Armistead. Received letter from Cousin Blair where he wished to hear from Fanny. Cousin Blair joined Methodist church and is thought to become a preacher.","Frances Burwell working too hard for Mr. B for the amount she is being paid. Robert wishes Frances would come visit and stay with him where she could find her suitable work. He has a small school with 22 and Bettie's music students are increasing. Children have all had the measles; Fanny is the last to get sick. Heard from Powell who writes short unsatisfactory letters. Powell is doing well and attempted to marry a woman but failed and hopes to try again. Blair wrote saying he was determined on doing something and is deeply engaged in religion. A at Vicksburg is doing well in his profession. Not heard from Ma since her arrival at cousin L's. Children desire to see Frances.","Loves the beautiful present. Wishes happiness.","Sick at the time of receiving letter. Well now after taking 2 doses of Calomel. Landon Garland and his wife, Louisa, went to Weldon and then on to Norfolk and Baltimore. Got letter from Landon saying they would have to stay in Baltimore for the doctor to look at her case which is thought to be consumption.  He advised her to dry up her milk. Little twins are good. Little Maurice is very unwell but seems to be improving today. Matilda Boyd stayed 2 days this week and was pleased with her dress. Anxious for Fanny to come live with Mr. Baskervilles with the only objection being the small salary. Heard nothing from Alexander, sent copy of the letter to him: unable to provide services of Miss. Burwell because of arrangement with brother. At a revival, four of Mr. Blanche's scholars were converted, one of whom was Lucy Goode.","Upset in lack of writing, especially from the boys. Cousin Jane wished that Mary be present at her wedding although they can't be married in this state and will have to go to North Carolina to be married. Cousin Ann and Mary went to Boydton this week for one day. Dinner at Cousin Boyd's. Visited Landon Garland's where Louisa's health has improved. Little Will had a fit and Louisa taking care of him caught a very bad cold which is feared to be consumption again. Twins have grown. William Turnbull visited Boydton a few days after they left. Landon got a letter from John instructing him to come to Mecklenburg soon if he did not go to Washington. Mr. French promised to give him a place if he was elected. Mary wrote Landon that the military band went to Mansfield to serenade Mr. Hugh A. Garland before he left for Washington. Heard from Landon that Bettie was in Mansfield but is unsure of her future plans. Mary Sydnor and Mr. Dupre to be married soon but they have to go to NC and then go onto Charleston. H Boyd is to be married. Mr. James Oliver was disappointed at not being able to have Fanny to teach and said he would rather have her than anyone else, but failed to ask about the salary. Mr. Puryear has given up and many will suffer because of it. Cousin Alan will lose $300 because of this. Cousin Lewis is the same. Kiss little Fan. Mr. Oliver wanted to know if Bettie would teach but he was informed that she would not undertake a school. Respects to Mr. and Mrs. Baytop.","Mother is doing well. Cousin John left for Roslin where he is teaching Mr. Jack Field who gives him $300 and board to teach little Robert. Aunt Jean married and gone to North Carolina. She is now Mrs. William Eaton. Married on December 19th by Mr. McGovern at 8 o'clock at Pineywood. Cousin Matilda and her husband came to help make the food for the wedding. Aunt jean opposed to having invitations. They were married on a Tuesday and left the next Saturday for Greenvill(e). Tilda Boyd was at wedding. Anne walked Tilda and her brother Allen at the wedding. Wishes Fanny had been there to walk Mr. Hepburn who was softer than usual and drank a toast to the destruction of bachelors and widowers. A month before Aunt Jean married, a Mr. McNeal said to be worth $400,000 came to visit. He and cousin William met. Aunt Jean would have been his 5th wife. Cousin Louisa's health is much better. Cousin H is not married yet. Randolph-Macon College is very hard run and the professors cannot get any money. Edward T. Good, Mack Goode, and Mr. Rollins will probably have to sell possessions to pay their debts after Mr. Dick Puryear failed. Aunt Jean has fattened 30 pounds since her marriage. Brother Allen staying with them tonight. Little Richard has recovered. Mr. Wright is in Capt. Sidners old store. Rode to Wylesburg to hear new preacher, Mr. Wilson, son of Doctor Wilson of Prince Edward.","Busy preparing for examination. At night they listened to speakers.  The valedictory was delivered by Thomas E. Fitzpatrick Esq., son of the Rite Hon Col. Fitzpatrick of Patriots. Mary Ann had the valedictory composition. Sam's speech was on America. Miss Jones is a splendid teacher. Love to little Fan. Love to little Nancy Morice. Miss Jones sends her love as well as Antenetta and Cornelia. Miss Adalade Morgan is going to be married. Grandma sends best.","$15 that was sent has been placed on Frances's credit at Garland and Randolph Books, leaving approximately $90 due. This debt should not cause worry because the company knows that it will be paid. Cousin Betty has cut Frances out. Johnny was very fond of Edward's family. Mr. Garland was in town and says that little Nannie has been sick.","Lucy Baytup - Company requested at Mr. McIntoshes wedding on April 22, 1844. Hon Jno. R. Fox – Invites Miss Fanny K. Burwell and her particular friends to his party on April 10, 1844. Miss Mary McGlouklin – Company requested to Mr. Sinclairs on April 20, 1844. Miss Martha Baytup – Company invited to the Concert Hall to sing. APRIL FOOLS.","Fanny's mother left 4 weeks ago intending to spend time with Mr. Landon Garlands and Brunswick. She visited friends in Boydton and found Aunt Boyd's family busy fixing cousin Boyd's servants. Little Frank was sick. Fanny's mother visited Aunt Turnbull's last week and cousin Ann during her time in Brunswick. Cousin John is living in Roslin where Mr. Fields gives him $300 and his board to teach Robert. He has a pleasant time with Miss Churcely. No knowledge of his affair with Till. Some say she discarded him because she left so suddenly for Petersburg. Mr. Garland was here 3 weeks ago and told of Aunt having the idea to propose to Fanny and Cousin John to settle in Boydton next year and open a school and that she would live with them. Cousin Louisa to go the first of the month to her mother's to stay with all her family until November. Mr. Garland said he would visit very often when left a widower. The twins are very fine and remarkable although no one is allowed to hold them according to the father. Country swarms with Negro traders. Cousin Landy Boyd is in partnership with Charles Baskerville and others. Cousin John is attending in the Tavern. Mr. Bridgeforth is gone with the Negros with Frank Boyd. Cousin Blair has joined the conference and has received orders to preach, though we do not know where he was sent. Spent the last of March in Wylesburg and heard Mr. Doke and Mr. Hart from Charlotte preach. The current preacher is a son of Old Doctor Wilson. Pleasure of seeing his wife this week, although she is not pretty, she seems genteel and agreeable. Presbytery meets at Lunenburg courthouse on the third Sunday of the month. Hopes God works through the Wylesburg Church. Mr. Wilson will take a day at Finneywood when the weather warms up. Cousin Panthear has gone with her father to kitten on the first day of March. Little Richard is handsome and Little Sally is smart. Brother John left Uncle Richard's two days ago; all was well except Belden's mother who is not expected to recover. Cousin Robert Boyd expects to move to Missouri in the fall with his family. His wife was a Miss Davice, her mother and family carries them. Aunt Jane Eaton appears to be happy with her man and hopes to visit soon. Supposed she has become fat but that is not believable because she has always been thin. Widowers to bear Fanny off soon. Murry Yates was married two months ago to the Mrs. Boswell, the mother of Thomas Boswell who Fanny met at College last summer. Thomas is very opposed to the marriage. The couple lives where Buck Finch used to reside. Harriet Boyd is still engaged. Mr. Dodson is building a very comfortable house for the Bird. Brother John and family visited Colonel Oliver's family on their way to Uncle Richards. They have a teacher they received from Halifax County, Miss Taylor, but A E Burwell has been unable to meet her yet. A E Burwell's mother has been ill since their Aunt left. William Armistead is going to school every day from home and A E Burwell has no escort when she takes him except on Saturdays. Country in agony over meeting Mr. Clay in Raleigh on April 12. All of the Whigs are preparing to go or wish to go. Martha Farrar spent the evening with the family while her husband took Mr. Puryear's Negros to the South for sale. He has not returned yet. If he went to Alabama he wouldn't have reached his destination yet and so Martha Farrar is very concerned about his absence. Mrs. Goode is alive and in better health. Uncle Randolph's family is well with the girls staying home with little or no society. Mr. Hepburn in his visit a few days ago spoke of giving a dinner when Aunt Jean visits. Wishes Fanny to visit this summer and promises fine melons from brother Allen. Sally Goodes had her third child. Letter to write to friends at Farm Hill and to Cousin Bettie.","Stayed longer than expected at cousin Lewis Burwell's because after Cousin Jean was married the bad weather set in. Wishes to have a home with Fanny and Bettie. Mr. Lee's house is vacant and Mr. Wright hinted at setting up a school. Mary wishes to try and get them all together with at least four boarders to help afford meat, bread, groceries, and to pay rent. John says that he will do his part and if there aren't enough girls to keep him employed he will take a school for boys that would not interfere with the preparatory school at College. Servants are sufficient and she could hire Hannah out and get a steady old man to help. Lucy is a first rate worker who is very good at washing and ironing. Brother Robert hasn't written since Mary left Hillsboro. Bett is doing well, her vacation is in October and she expects to go to Mansfield then. Mary hopes to go down the last week of May or before as well as wishing to see Nancy and Hannah before she goes. Frank was sick last week. This week is to be spent with Mary and Charles. Ned and William are two boarders at $100 apiece and 2 boys that go the academy. Blair has become a preacher and Lewis Burwell wrote his mother stating that he was joining the Ala Conference last fall.   Landon's family has gone up the country and is expected to stay until November. Louis's health is much better and the twins are doing well. Mrs. Howard sends her love.  Harriet insists upon Mary coming to commencement and Cousin Ann Frank is ill. Doctor Laird asked about Fanny. Sends respects to Mr. and Mrs. Baytop.","Bet is well and pleased with Hillsboro. Not be able to leave for Hillsboro as soon as hoped because the examination was put off a week and the First Class which is usually the first examined is now the last examined. The postponement of exams is so that the Secretary of War may be here during the most important part of it and he cannot leave Washington until the adjournment of Congress. Military board has been appointed to attend the Ex with General Scott as its head. Probably won't be relieved from duty until the 28th. Classmate named Hawkins from North Carolina had a severe accident last week when he fell from his horse and fractured his leg. Hawkins hopes friends will come but if not W.T. will travel with him because he will be unable to travel alone. Mr. G has moved to town.","Heard that Fanny was to be married but had yet to hear directly from her. Brother John has been silent, but Mary believes to settle and support herself with boarders and having a female school. Mr. Rowsie says that if John will not teach then she must get a teacher and take Bettie. Sister Anne is anxious for Mary to go to Boydton. Mr. Garland is living in Petersburg. Mrs. Caroline Garland has sent her sideboard to her brother.  Cousin Lewis is doing better. Letter from Cousin Eaton who seemed well and happy. Powell and Blair wish to hear from Fanny. When Mary was in Brunswick she spoke to Jane Turnbull who said that Armistead had a daughter, Priscilla's health was very delicate, and they board with one of Priscilla's sisters because Armistead has sold his place. William to be in Petersburg the first of July and Caroline says she is overjoyed that Fanny is to be married. Aggie says tell Miss Fanny I told her so. Mr. G will go to Gloucester next week and Mary wants Anne to go with him so that he isn't imprudent in his eating, which is what made him sick when he was there last. Nannie and Margaret look delicate. Anne is well. Respects to Mr. and Mrs. B. Frank says everyone sends love from Lucy down to little John.","Will and Bet left yesterday for Hillsboro and will not return soon. Mama wishes to know when Fanny will come. Mr.Garland, Armistead, or Will will come down for Fanny. Anxious to see Fanny. Left Pris and the two babies very well in Mississippi. Armistead is anxious to return to them and so his stay in Virginia must be short.","Sister Anne delivered a son yesterday and both are doing well. Anne sends Fanny a lock of his hair. Cousin Anne and Matilda wish to see Fanny and her husband and little Charlie. Mary stayed three weeks in Mecklenburg with Cousin Lewis. Mr. William Eaton sent the carriage for Mary, Cousin Boyd and Cousin Ann to see Cousin Jean who appears happy. Stayed in Carolina four weeks. Cousin Ann was sick and so Cousin Boyd and Mary left her at Mr. Eaton's because she was unable to travel with them. Cousin Jean sends love and wishes Fanny to visit. Pleased with Cousin Sally Eaton while there. Saw Matilda Burwell who is a very nice housekeeper. Charmed with Granville. Heard from all brothers as well as Priscilla and Bettie who send their love and wish to see Fanny and Charlie. Bettie is pleased with Vicksburg. Will wrote from New Orleans the last of August and expected to go to Mexico with the regiment he had been promoted to; he moved from the 6th to the 5th regiment. Mr. Garland is determined to go somewhere. Wishes Fanny to come for Christmas. Cousin Anne sends Mr. Catlett a bar of soap and Cousin Sally sends a cake. Love to Mr. C, the girls, John, and Miss Lucy. Sending Priscilla's letter. Have to write to John tonight. Left Frank in Brunswick with Mr. Stone. Delivered message to Aggy. Anne sends love. Mary wishes Fanny would write. Wish Lucy was with Fanny because Mary does not have work for her and will probably hire her our next year. Sister Anne has small school that will increase after Christmas, though only 2 girls currently board.","Mary C. has been ill. Sister is cast down because her school has increased a little but she has no boarders. Jean Stone is here but she takes the place of Frank. Mary wishes John could help her. John has taken a school. Letter from Blair last week, he is in Sumter, Alabama with Powell helping to build his house where he will stay this year and make a crop. Powell has bought land and is settling; he has a very good school. Blair wants Mary C. to go live with him because he believes she would like the neighborhood although she is unsure of this. Mary C. is going to Vicksburg next fall. Mr. Garland had an accident. He had got to Wheeling and expected to leave in the evening for St. Louis. Mr. G seems in good spirits and it was fortunate that Mr. Rose went with him. Mr. Rose carried Albert and Jim with him and after he was hurt, John Rose had to leave Mr. G and take them to Wheeling to keep them out of the way of the Abolishi. He hired them out there and then went back for Mr. G. Anne first received a letter from Mr. Rose which was initially alarming if it wasn't for Mr. Garland's postscript. Lewis Burwell is in from Alabama, he got there on December 29th, and it is assumed it was a courting expedition. John Burwell has another son. Alexander Boyd is to be married to Sally Young. Mary Burwell staying in town all winter and sends her love. Servants are delighted at the thought of moving west. If Mr. G likes his family, he will move in the fall which is a long time for Mary C. to look forward to and thinking about it makes her dread it very much. Saw an account of a tornado which passed through Gloucester and Mathews and is curious as to whether it was near Fanny. Hired Lucy out this year for $30. Mary does all the necessary work except washing which is done by Charlotte because Anne has no boarders. Little Fan sends love. The baby is named Spotswood.","Mrs. Bott came in tonight and says tell Mama that Anna has a son named Dandridge Spotswood who is about 3 weeks old and is doing well. Brother R is fond of it. Amy is still weak. Behind with sewing work because Lizzie has to mind the baby so much. In dreadful spirits. Disappointed at Mama not coming with Mrs. Jones. Caroline joined the Church Sunday before last. Yesterday Spotswood was baptized and it hurt that Mama wasn't there. Hope Brother J will be able to sell the colt to get the money so that Mama can take what she needs of it. Tried to collect money but failed and am tiring of death and debt. Mr. G and Mary are well. Expect Mama with Dr. S. and Lady. Write by Dr. S because he will return next Sunday.","Send copies of the letters contained in the St. Louis Republican. They were received today addressed to Uncle Armistead. City of Mexico, October 1, 1847 – particulars of Brother William's death. He was Aide to Col. Clark Commander of 2nd Brigade of Gen: Worth's Division. Morning of the 8th, they reported to Col. McIntosh. Col. Clark had been wounded at Churabusco. Took possession against the enemy lines at dawn and were given orders to charge and drive the enemy from the position in which he occupied. Order was obeyed and we were victorious but at the expense of our best men. 1/3 of the men and 21 of 41 officers in our division were killed or wounded. Brother was shot down by a musket when within 10 feet if the enemy's 1st line of defense. Ball struck him just above the knee of his right leg (breaking it) and then he was struck down by a lance which ultimately killed him. During the long and bloody fight his sword and sash were stolen as well as the ring on his finger. He was buried the next morning in sight of the battlefield with the other 120 who fell with him. Col. Scott and Captain Merrill are buried on either side of Burwell as well as his little dog Rod who had been shot through the body during the battle, but was found licking his masters wounds before he died. 9/10th of those who had their limbs amputated have died and so it is good that Burwell's was a quick death. 8 of Burwell's regiment, more than half of those who initially came to the City of Mexico have fallen. Burwell has an ink stand sand box and wafer box which he took to the castle of Perote. He is noted as wishing his brother in Vicksburg had them because he would have appreciated their curiosities. Enclosed are those items in addition to a letter from Col. Clark to General Worth about his death. R.W. Kirkman cut locks of his hair and will send those in the trunk but enclosed are locks of hair that had been cut by the lance that killed him and were lying on the ground near him. Been with Burwell since the first of May and any further questions I would love to help. –R.W. Kirkham Adjt. 5th Infantry. Tacubaga, Mexico, September 10, 1847 – excellent qualities possessed by William T. Burwell. Beloved for his suavity and irreproachable manners. –N.G. Clark Col. 5th infantry.","Haven't heard from John since last September. Brother A. received a letter from Mary Papplan saying that Fanny had a daughter and Mary C. felt mortified because she didn't know. Mr. Catlett wrote about the birth of Willie but not with this new child. Mary C. is in Jackson Mississippi with Brother Armistead who has been there since October. Blair went to Texas in November and Powell is married and no longer needed Mary C.  She left Alabama in January with friends and visited New Orleans before coming back to Jackson. Randolph lives in New Orleans and Mary C. visited with him for 5 weeks and was pleased with his wife who is the daughter of Mr. Meade who was an old acquaintance. Mrs. Goodwyn from Virginia is a sister of Roberts wife was also there and stayed a fair amount of time as well. Bettie went to Mary G.'s wedding in St Louis and has yet to return. Mary going to Virginia. In June Mrs. Caroline G. is in St. Louis with Mary and Doctor. Mr. Pembroke Garland is living with Doctor G and Mrs. Garland came to visit. Mr. Pembroke has been confined to his bed for 8 years. Mrs. Doctor Garland came to visit after Mary C. arrived in Jackson; she is the daughter of Mr. James Garland. Letter from Powell and Margaret stated that little Willie missed Mary C. after she left. Mr. Catlett's friend, Mr. Morris, lives near Jackson and Mary C. sent word to him by Mr. Bur. Have a good Presbyterian preacher. Blair likes Texas; he is on the San Antonio River in Victoria County and he is good health. Cousin Ann is doing well and living with Cousin Sally. Mr. Roberts tends to his plantation which is 4 miles from Cousin Sally's. Matilda Boyd is married to a brother of Ann's husband.","Pris gave birth to a son on July 30th and both are doing well. The assumption is that the child will be named Armistead. Fanny hasn't been feeling well and Mary C is worried about her. Hope Miss Lucy is better. Wishes for Fanny's mother to let her know who the minister is in Abingdon now. Powell is doing well and had another son named Armistead Thomas after the grandfathers. Blair is pleased with Texas where he is buying and selling stocks which he finds profitable, the nearest post office is in Goliad and he says the traveling agrees with him. Anne is in very bad spirits. Hugh is with Anne, but they are contemplating sending him to Uncle Landon because she does not want to send another child to Roman Catholic School. Caroline has a son born on July 8th that is named Bernard Gains after the Dr.'s father. Anna will be confined soon with her 11th child. Brother R sent his and his 2 boys, Armistead and Robert's, Daguerreotypes. Robert looks old. Brother A. is working on his river plantation. John is candidate for Clerk of the Senate. Feels solicitude for Frank and is anxious for John to send him to Powell until he is old enough for business. Visited Cousin Mary Barnet who lives in Yazoo City with her five children. In her most recent letter she wrote of losing her infant that was born when Mary C. visited.","Lady in Vicksburg had sensitivity to light but an eye doctor helped her and she can now read and work. The Doctor sees patients from all over the US. Brother Robert to visit if she doesn't go to Virginia over the summer. All is well with Mary. Blair is in good health and was about to start moving cattle from the Colorado River to Matagorda Bay and is expected to be gone 3 months. Hopes Fanny will see Dr. Farrar and has heard from Sister Anne that while he is in Richmond he would try to see Fanny. Won't be home until the last of June unless someone is going to Jackson. Armistead can't come and Mary C. doesn't want to burden Powell because he brought her. Pris's baby is ill with Whooping Cough. Bettie and the rest are well. Unsure about John not sending Frank to school. Miss Nancy P. and David Minge are married. If Charles Field lived in Rosewell, where is Mrs. Tabb Catlett. Powell, Margaret, and Cousin Mary Barnet (Randolph) send their love.","3rd son of Brother Armistead passed away at age 5 of Dysentery after the Measles. The 3 older children had the measles at the same time but faired much more favorably. He suffered for 10 days. He was the most healthy and sprightly of the children. The baby is 13 months old and no bigger than a 6 month old. He contracted whooping cough in the spring while teething, followed by diarrhea, and then the measles when it was thought he would not live. Virginia became very ill the week after her brother died. Brother Armistead has been unwell for 2 months with diarrhea. Concerned about Frank. Powell does not teach at home now; he is employed at an academy 3 miles from home where he teaches languages. Dr. Farrar expects Prince Edward will go to Philadelphia in March because he has a son that will graduate then. Brother Robert might come to visit this winter and if so she might go back with him. Pris sends love. Bettie is very busy and sends love. Miss Lucy's health is bad. Blair is still in Texas.","Thinking of writing Fanny for 10 years but have always out it off. Settled 3 miles west of Sumterville, 15 miles north of Livingston and 8 miles southwest of Gainesville. House is a double log cabin with sheds on both sides. A fine sandy hill is 200 yards from the church and the garden and orchard are between the house and church. Moved an old female school house so as to have 5 rooms beside a dining room, cook room, and store room. Settled here in 1847 when bought 80 acres of land at $12 ½, 2 years ago bought another 80 at $10 and this spring bought 100 acres at $15. Brother-in-law owns half of everything except the last 100 acres in which he owns ¼. He takes care of the farm while Ben takes care of the schoolhouse. Charges $4 a month and allow them to quit when they choose. 3 children - all boys and the oldest will be 4 next September, the youngest is 3 months. The older children are spoiled rotten. Rarely leaves the house without Willie and his dog Prince and Ben's dog Blue. Only teach 6 hours a day. Live in a good neighborhood where all the people are industrious. The country has been healthy for the last 8 years. At Sumterville there are 2 schools, one for male and one for female. The male school is a military school taught by a Dinwiddian, a graduate of Virginia Military institute. The female school is taught by Mr. Davidson of Petersburg, a grandson of General Butts and graduate of the U.S. Naval School. In Livingston the female teacher, Mr. Brame, was born in Petersburg, and so the Dinwoodie is well represented here. Blair is still in Texas but speaks of coming in the summer.","Youngest boy, 2 ½ years old, died last March 1, 2 months after Mary left us which makes the loss of 3 loved ones in a year and a half. Molly's death was sudden and of an unaccountable sickness. She had been complaining for several weeks of pain in her bowels. Her baby was born August 13th and seemed to recover relatively quickly, gaining weight and looking healthy in only 2 months. Friend and relative of the doctor was married middle of October. Mary helped with the wedding and attended the parties looking as well as ever. Became involved in religious duties. Longed to see her deceased sister, Carry. Promised her that her children would be taken care of. Sunday before Christmas, she dined with Anne P. and seemed more cheerful. She had dinner with friends and ate some pressed souse which is the supposed immediate reason for her illness. The next morning she complained of excruciating pain and so the Dr. prescribed her medicine and sent for Dr. Linton. She sent for Anne P. at 9 o'clock as she grew worse where she was suffering from intense pain in her bowels and vomiting. Sent for Dr. Papin. She got better the following day, but at about midday she complained of a pain in her side and so she was given a little paregoric under Dr.'s orders. Left her room for a few minutes and when Anne P. returned to give her the prescribed medicine she was breathing very badly and could not be aroused. Called the doctor immediately who thought she had only slept too long and gave her brandy and succeeded in rousing her though she remained cold where she began praying with a stiff tongue, after which she could not be revived. The last words she said where for Lizzie to \"rub my hands\" By 10 o'clock she was a corpse. The boy contracted scarlet fever on a Thursday and passed away the following Tuesday morning about 9 o'clock. Fanny to go with Betty Lemoine and spend time with her Virginia relations. Went through 7 years in poverty. Received a letter from mother. Thankful that Mr. G. is a changed man and is a constant member of the Episcopal Church. Hugh is a very promising boy and assists Mr. Watt in teaching and so his own education costs nothing. Collects bills and makes nearly enough to cloth himself. Mag is rather rude and wild. Spot is a complete scape grace. He is the only one that goes to school. Fanny teaches Nan and Mag but could not manage Spot.  Mary's children are doing well.","Yellow fever broke here in August, but went to the country and were fortunate enough to escape it with the exception of one servant who went to town without the master's knowledge, but who has fully recovered. This is the winter the legislature meets and the town is filled with people. Bettie's being married and left us. Pris is not able to go out. Miss Fanny wishes to be with her again if she could afford it. Fanny has 3 children. Powell is the only one that writes often. He has 3 boys: William, Armistead Thomas, after the two grandfathers and Benjamin Powell. I named the two last. He sent money to have Mary C.'s daguerreotype taken and sent it to him. Blair is still in Texas. He made arrangements to visit last August but the yellow fever was everywhere in the way in which Jno was to come.","Fanny is with Frances. Baby has been very sick for 2 months and has the worst sore eyes, but he is now getting better. Asks about Frances's soul and whether or not she is saved.","Wrote Mr. C. to meet in Richmond but Cholera is very bad in Richmond and so Mrs. Petrie thought it was best to stop in Augusta, Georgia. Fear Mr. Catlett never received telegraph. Crossing the York River, as well as the uncertainty of getting a conveyance to Gloucester deters her from going until she has heard from John or Mr. Catlett. Dr. jones went to Gloucester yesterday and if there wasn't word from John or Mr. Catlett, Mary C. would go with him today.","Tried for many years to get Brother John to come to Alabama and join B.P. in a school. Contemplated raising money next fall to pay off John's debts in order to get him to Alabama. Would like to help John but doesn't want to injure himself or his family in the process. If Frank comes he will be treated as one of B.P.'s children especially if he is willing to learn a trade. Only teaches from 8-4. Blair is in Texas and pleased with the country there. He is attending to cattle on a 5 year contract. The oldest child, Wm. T., is good looking but it is feared he will give B.P. a lot of trouble. He can spell 2 and 3 letter words and doesn't go to school. Tommy is ugly and not so sprightly but is noble. B.P. is the flower of the flock in looks and generally a good boy who is hard to quiet once he gets started. Robt Hanna is rather large (15 lbs at 14 months) but is sprightly and otherwise healthy. Have 260 acres worth about $15 per acre. Work 5 hands and keep 2 women and a boy at the house. Made 19 bags of cotton last year which was worth about $700. School was worth about $1000. Owe about $3500 due next winter. Owed about $1000 and if this year is as profitable as the last, then they will be able to raise $2500. Expect to sell every negro except 3 and buy a new set. May sell them on credit to get 10% more. Trying to raise grain and stock because cotton is uncertain. May come to Virginia to buy new negroes if he succeeds in selling the ones he has. If this happens he will come and visit Fanny. Corn crop sold at $1 a bushel. Drought has been severe. The corn crop looks well and has begun to shoot. If there is a good rain once a week for the next 4 weeks the crop will be doubled. If this is the case there will be 50,000 bushels within 5 miles of this place. Finished cleaning wheat and made about 90 bushels. Wheat crop generally good with between 20 \u0026 30 bushels to the acre. Thinks they will be able to sell 100 bushels for $1. Usually make enough sugar cane to keep the children and negroes chewing all year, but will hardly make seed this year. Wish Fanny could get agriculture friends to get a 1 or 2 of choice white wheat and send it to him in the mail between now and October. Margaret has gone to visit her Aunt who is in bad health. The boys have gone to Sumterville for preaching. Can't believe he is over 40 when he hardly feels 20. Mobile and Ohio Railroad is coming fast and will be 12 or 15 miles by the end of the year. Building a branch off it to Gainesville which will pass within 2 miles. The railroads will have a considerable effect on the price of land. Land is cheaper here than anywhere else. Added a second floor to his home sand is now a very comfortable dwelling with 8 rooms and a large room for boarders. Wants Brother John's post office address.","Worries that Fanny is unwell and wishes that she comes to visit. Brother Robert said he was going to write Fanny and see her this summer, which it is assumed he has not done. Wonders if Mr. Catlett will be in Richmond this summer, what the baby's name is and why she has not received a lock of hair. Armistead is going to carry Charlie to Alabama to Powell's school. Powell still wants Frank to go to his school.","Brother Robert's Daughter Fanny died on her way home from New York. Brother John has given him trouble. In Frank's last letter he said that his father was sending him to Uncle Powell's in Alabama as soon as he was out of debt. Would like to know how much John owes and Powell would like to know if John would come so they could have a school. If he could be certain that John would come,  he would make arrangements for a larger school the following year. Thinks that Armistead will send Willie and that Anne will send Spot to Powell next year to school especially since the railroad will make it only a 2 day ride from Richmond. Costs $5 to go to Mobile by train. Stayed with a granddaughter of Cousin Tabb in Greensborough. Sally Tabb and Henry said she talked about the family often. Met a lady from Rockbridge County who knew many of the same people Mary C. knew from Prince Edward. One of her daughters married Ben Smith who is now a professor in the Union Seminary. Eye sight is getting worse. Not given up on Mr. Catlett send a daguerreotype of the children.","Trouble with mail service sending and receiving letters. Ill after visit. Mr. Wood wishes to buy a farm in Cumberland but was unable to and so he bought a comfortable residence in another part of town. Uncle Raymond Minor lost his wife just after they moved to Cumberland leaving him with a 2 month old infant which he begged her to take. The child's name is Elvira C. Minor and is just 10 years old. Not sent her or Rose to school except music lessons. Ellie calls her Marmy and Rose calls her sister because that's what she had heard her brother call her all those years. Rose's mother died 4 years ago and her father, 41, married a 21 year old last fall. Health is bad. Mr. Wood is sick as well. M.S. Wood's mother's health is better than it once was but has lost all sight in one eye and is unable to write.","Bettie is one of the finest children and was christened Bettie Burwell. Looking for Brother Joh who is coming to live in Evergreen to work in the bookstore that Brother A bought. Brother R had a stroke. Since Fanny's death he has turned very grey according to Anna. Hear from Powell very often who was visited by Armistead over Christmas. Anne is doing well and Miss Caroline is with her. Brother and Pris went to a masked ball with F and Nanie. They got home before 11.","Moved to Texas where B.P. bought land on the Lavacca River. 260 acres of land with 100 enclosed and 70 in cultivation for $1500. Frank left yesterday. Not able to leave before February or March. Wish to send 1 or 2 Negroes and to hire someone to plant the crops so that profits will not be lost. Only 4 days travel to Indianola.  Frank will live with Blair who is stock raising. Blair will give him $150 a year. Wishes to know the price of good plow boys from ages 12 to 15 and if Mr. Catlett would find some and send them to New Orleans. Hear very rarely from Vicksburg.  Benny is rather puny and has had a fever for a day or two.","Uncle Pow bought a place in Jackson and expects to move there in April. Half dozen neighbors in four miles. Bound to the North by Carancahua River and on the west and south by the bay of the same name. Uncle Blair's land that of deceased Wm Miller, is 5000 acres of land in this tract. 6000 head of cattle. He expects to brand 1200 calves and sell 400 beef cattle this year. Thinks Charley would like to live there with Frank and Blair. Aunt Harriet is a very fine woman. Uncle Robert moved to Charlotte, Mecklenburg County NC. Will send a Texas Almanac.","Running away from yellow fever. Going to Mr. Burr Garland's plantation that is 6 miles from Jackson. Packing for 3 or 4 months because it will be that long until they are able to come back. Grandma was here all summer and was taken with one of her fits in which everyone thought she would die, but she is doing better now and heading for Dingle. Aunt Pris and Uncle Armistead spent the day here yesterday. Uncle A drove with a high fever and has been quite sick since he went to the swamp. Frank was very ill in last letter from Texas. Charlie Burwell is in college at Princeton. Hugh is in St. Louis with Tim to practice Law. Mammy Aggie has been dead a year last March.   Write to Vicksburg because there are several men there who have had yellow fever and will bring the mail to Fannie.","Mother died. For the last 8 weeks she was confined to her bed and was basically blind but her mental vigor remained. Monday at half past 9 she died without a struggle. Very few of her children were with her. Brother A was at court and didn't return until Wednesday morning. She was interred on Wednesday and is now resting with William and Bettie.","Lilly, Uncle Armistead's second daughter died. She was taken sick before Jinnie. Grief so great for Jinnie's loss that can't feel Lilly's. Aunt Carrie and Maggie are staying at the Barrens until Carrie goes to Virginia with Uncle Burwell. Also included is the obituary of Virginia Burwell.","Busy cow driving. Make an abundance of corn for bread. Uncle A lost 2 daughters within a very short time with Grandma following shortly after that. Vicksburg is a very sickly place and it is good that Aunt Anne and her family are leaving it. Aunt Anne to Virginia, Nan to St. Louis, Mag to school with Aunt Anna, Spot to school in St. Louis, and Hugh is still in St. Louis. Uncle Pow and family were well a few weeks ago.","Comment on life in Texas. Writing to Frances in hopes that Sister Ann is with her. No smoke house on property and all eatables are kept in a cabin that is about 8 square feet. No corn crib or stable. Get corn and flour from New Orleans and kill a hog as needed. The stock is fed by the pasture from the Navidad to the Lavaca River. Only 12 cows, last year raised 10 heifer calves and 1 steer calf. 5 mares and fillies, 2 buggy horses and 4 mules and 5 yoke of oxen. Never run more than three plows at a time so that there is always a team able to work. Break land with 2 or 4 yoke of oxen. Work the crop with mules and horses and a single yoke of oxen. No crop last year, only 4 bales of cotton on 50 acres and no corn. Blair goes 8 to 10 days in the cow driving season sleeping outside without taking his boots off, he has made about $1000 a year. Complains of hardships and wishes to get rid of his contract which is effective 3 more years. Hair and beard almost white and looks 10 years older than Ben, but his health is better here than in Alabama. Frank one of the best cow hands on the range. Immigration here has increased in the last few years, but last year's drought slowed this immigration. Most of the newcomers are planters. Two Prestons of Missouri (Landon and Shaw), kin to the Virginia Prestons, have settled on the Navidad about 5 miles from Ben. Had another daughter last month, so they now have 4 sons and 3 daughter and all are in good health. The newest girl is named Martha Catherine. Try to teach the 5 oldest but they do not like books. Very mild winter. Can get oysters from 20 miles away. Last ham of bacon was from Alabama. Until this year killed deer and turkey but this year they have been scarce. Probable that Texas will declare itself independent and it is doubtful that she will enter into the Southern Confederacy. Hope no black republic will ever rule. Grieves that he has to eat corn from a Republican state this year.","State of affairs has made money matters very hard in the South. The Comanche Indians have been coming down on the settlers killing them and stealing everything. Mr. W.B. Grimes started a rancho on the Leona which empties into the Frio. Had 2200 head of cattle and 22 cow horses. The Indians penned 20 of the horses in their own pen close to the house and the two they couldn't open.  One they shot and the other they frightened so much that he could not be helped. One started down the Leona to warn the other settlers but the Indians had hid in the gully and when O Neal passed, 40 rose behind him on G's horses and almost caught him because his horse was broke down and has already run 7 miles. If he had run 50 more yards, then they would have had his scalp. They killed 2 men and mangled a young lady so badly they thought she would die. One man they scalped and cut the skin off the bottom of his feet and made him run through the thorns, then skinned his beard off, shot 20 copper spiked arrows into him and then cut them out, picked a hole in the back of his neck, shot him through with a musket ball, cut out his heart, then cleaned off the road and stretched him across it and made 9 marks by the side of him. The lady was scalped but is still alive. The two men who take care of G's stock told F.M. Flournoy and son killed Woolfork. Woolfork shot four times and stabbed 5 times and Flournoy's son died immediately. Corn is 6 or 7 inches high. Uncle B and family are not home because they went to Texana Friday for preaching.  Uncle B joined the Presbyterian Church yesterday. Be at home about 4 days every month from cattle driving.","In Petersburg 3 weeks. Hugh came the Wednesday before Anne left and stayed one night because he had to go to Memphis where he expects to get a commission under the Confederate States in Col Bowen's regiment. He left the day Eliza was buried. She died Wednesday the 12th and was buried the next day at 4 o'clock. Sam and her brothers arrived after she was already gone. Left Petersburg Monday morning and joined Nannie B. who had left the Friday before in Hillsboro. Robert is going to join the hornet's nest, a company in Col Hill's regiment at Yorktown. People here been busy today fixing boxes for the North Carolina regiments. Robert leaves tonight and Florence Morton goes as far as Petersburg with him. Anna is going to Hillsboro as well as Willie who is going there to study medicine. Armistead is in the Calvary Company near Little Rock.","Comfort to have Bob stationed near Frances and wish that Armistead was with him. Armistead joined the Calvary Company in Arkansas and was stationed near Little Rock.","Aunt Carrie staying with Aunt Mary since news of Uncle Sam's illness. He is at his Mississippi plantation. Letter from Cousin Mattie. Not a word from Spot. Hear from Hugh in an indirect way; he is in Kentucky near Columbus. Heard through General Meems that Uncle Armistead got over the river safely and is expected to get on without difficulty.","Sam died. Fell at the battle near Boonsborough, Maryland on Sunday the 14th. Thought to have initially died at Harper's Ferry but he wasn't near Harper's Ferry. General Garnett had fallen in Harper's Ferry and the similarity in the names had caused the confusion. Brother Landon's son, Maurice, who was Sam's aide, accompanied his remains. He had telegraphed twice but no dispatch was recorded. He had joined the church two years ago and was a consistent and praying Christian.","School began the 1st of the month. Wife had an accident that confined her to her room for 2 weeks. Anxious about Armistead. He is in General Price's army. Not heard from in more than a month. John's regiment has been ordered to Suffolk and is expected to fight soon. His regiment is Colonel Owen the 53rd. Willie was in Richmond and it is rumored that his regiment has been ordered to the same place. His regiment is the 43rd Colonel Kenan. John is Ass. Quarter Master and Willie is apothecary which allows them both to be free from onerous camp duty.  School has 30 boarders and 34 day students and 5 more boarders are coming in October. Several refugees, 5 grown persons. 2 children and 2 servants in addition to the Episcopal minister, his wife and servant. In total there are 39 regular boarders. Flour is $28 per barrel and butter is 50 or 60 cents per pound, and everything in the same proportion. Supplies can scarcely be had at any price. Can get shoes for $8 and because the price will only rise, will have the shoes made and sent to Petersburg unless otherwise instructed. Member of church sick in hospital in Lynchburg. His wife has written repeated but has heard nothing in return. His name is J.L. Todd and is in Christian Hospital Ward no. 3. Please make inquiry so that the wife can be informed. Congregation has lost 19 young men from wounds and sickness in the company.","Hugh's health improved and left the 4th for the army. He is Lieutenant Colonel of the 1st Missouri Regiment and expects to go to Missouri with Price soon. Received letter from Hugh while he was in Charlotte where he stayed with Brother Robert. Brother Robert has a good school and several refugees boarding, fortunately they were able to buy corn flour, meat, and sugar at reasonable prices. Maggie was ill but has since recovered and gone to Buller Clairborne's to visit. Hugh was in Richmond but was unable to see Mr. Catlett. Brother John received crops and they are a great help.","Hugh not hurt in the battle near Grand Gulf. Spotswood is doing well. University of Alabama closes on the 5th of June because of scarcity in provision, a month early. Because he has been there 2 semesters he is able to come home for break even though it is an expensive and dangerous trip. If he returns to university he will be the only senior. Expect Brother Landon the last of June or 1st of July. His son, Maurice, is in the 2nd Virginia Cavalry. Girls and Hugh spent Christmas at Buller Clairborne's and met with Sarah Rose who is also staying there. Mr. William Waller and Cousin Jennie Waller were married and saw Caroline when they passed through on their way to Charleston. Mr. Waller said that Timberneck had burned.  In letter from Nannie B., found out that Anna has been ill with pneumonia but was getting better. Caroline in the worst spirits. Corn meal is $8-10 a bushel, butter $2-3, eggs $1.25. If the war continues, will not be able to keep the house next winter.  Mag fixing old dress for Aunt Caroline. Have knitted 4 pairs of stockings and 2 pairs of gloves. There was a raid on the Central Railroad and the Canal. Cousin James Garland lost his youngest son, William. He died at his father's about 4 weeks ago and left his wife, daughter of Dr. Goode, who is expecting. Uncle Hudson is well. Cousin Boyd nurses him like an infant. Aussie Slaughter who married Mr. Broadnax, has a son who is a few day's old.","Going to dentist tomorrow and Saturday for operation. Cousin Nan is lovely, beautiful, and sweet. Hettie feeling unpretty. Aunt Anne is looking well. Cousin Mag is full of sparkling wit and is very pretty. Garlands are sweet. Aunt C. is charming. Worries about Pa.","Upon arrival found Miss Garnett who has taken in the sister-in-law of Mr. Wilcox Brown and the Cousin of A E's great friend, John Thompson Brown, and is said to be a cousin of ours through Winstons. Spent a day at the Cristal Palace. The program began at 12:30 with the band of the Royal 2nd Artillery, a play by the company's troupe, then some military music by the band of the House Guards, followed by a choral concert of 200 performers and finally fireworks.","Uncle Landon's business keeps him busy. He is to finish what needs to be done today and then take the following days to sight see and  go to Oxford and Cambridge. Wanted to go to Portsmouth to see the Arctic Expedition off, but expenses were too high. In Paris for 3 weeks starting next Thursday. Miss Garrett and Spotswood went to Church to hear the Archbishop. Met Miss Emily Mason as well as two girls from Baltimore, Miss Jenkins and Miss Rowland (Miss Mason's niece). Miss Garnett to be in Switzerland this summer as a guest of Miss Skipp.","Write to Richard in Texas once a month. Good health and travels 20 miles once a month to preach. Going to Charlotte to spend 3 weeks with sons. John has a flourishing school and his children are well. Mary married Ben Lacy and lives near Robert Burwell. She has 3 children, 2 girls and a boy, the youngest is 2 months old. Nannie teaches music in the school. Armistead has 3 children; the 2 daughters are almost grown. The oldest, Ella, is in Robert's school.  Ed married Miss Wilkenson of Augusta and has 4 children. Will is in poor health and has no children. Bob Strudwick is married, living in Durham, and has 2 children. Robert has 5 great-great-grandchildren and numerous grandchildren. Dan and wife have been in mountains of Virginia. Richard is a pastor of a church in Denton, Texas and is married with a daughter named Fanny. Since the death of Mr. Crow a year ago, Nannie Crow has been having trouble. She has 5 children and is able to live comfortably on what Mr. Crow left her. Robert is very feeble and unable to undertake long trips.","Lost Edmund Strudwick on April 1, 1887. He left behind a wife and 4 children. Pastor Dr. Miller said that he passed away peacefully. Left his family well provided for. Mattie will remain in Charlotte at the present. Her father, mother, and sister will stay wither. Robert will soon be 86. John has been sick for 3 months. He is improving and has been encouraged to go to the springs this summer by his doctor. Nannie Crow has been sick for 2 or 3 months.","Jar of Lard arrived to Mrs. Catlett. Mr. Mann offered to deliver it in person or it would have arrived sooner. Sent the jar to Court House for mutual friend Lucy Ann Wood to see that it is safely delivered.","No news from St. Louis since April. Living is terribly expensive. Send soap to Brother John in Richmond at the Auditor of Public Accounts and he will express ship it to me.","Written during Civil War. Brother John and Alfred at cars to see Anne off.  Met Mr. Lynch, a brother of John Loving. Called Mrs. Robertson to visit with Nannie Burwell. Mollie May was expected from Norfolk yesterday. Sally Harrision is in Brunswick and Molly is staying at May's. Unknown how long Anne will remain in Virginia but refuses to leave without seeing son. President Davis arrived last night and was to go to Richmond in an extra train at 8:30. Mr. Smith's is far enough out of town that nothing was seen or heard. Lucy and Anne to ride downtown to see Mollie. Mr. Smith angry with Lucy's Cousin, Mr. John Catlett, because he has invited them to visit him and has gone to Petersburg without doing so.","Fanny passed away after a painful 2 week illness.","Send Miss Fanny handkerchiefs which she has marked tolerably for her wedding.","Letter from Dr. Walker Jones recommending Miss M. Fox as a companion and assistant. Wrote to decline the offer, but she may suit Sally","Business in Mathews court. Reading of Mr. Nelson's letter.","Wife's brother and he went to hear Mr. Langham preach. Charles and Nanie visit. Sent Captain Jones with articles for memorandum. Gala the next day. Senate adjourned for Virginia to vote for Pierce and King.","Re: his son John's behaviour at the University.  Son (John) borrowing money in Richmond; suspected of gambling while at school. John refused to meet with him while he is in Charlottesville. John asked to withdraw from school","Slave (Betsy) purchased for Dr. Nelson for $770. Attending Dr. Funsten's wedding and visiting John in Charlottesville along the way. Worried about (son) John's progress in School and his assumed gambling.","John (son) with him in Richmond but to go home soon. Senate is not productive and only spending the people's money.","Mr. Dudley elected president against wishes. Major Taliaferro disappointed with outcome. Dinner with governor. Legislature not productive.","Wife's Brother (John) visited. Met with Miss Louiza Seawell and Mrs Roberts (formerly Miss Ann Burwell). Butcher animals and sell for profit if possible. Coming down before Christmas as will Charles and Nanie. Mr. Hunter to be elected as Senator of United States.","Legislature during the week and church on Sunday. Previous Sunday attended morning service by Mr. Minnigerode at St. Paul and evening service by Mr. Duncan at Trinity. Met with brother of Mr. John Rose and was informed of health of Sarah. Going to Washington to be there during congressional sessions. Governor wrote letter to Tammany Hall opposition which caused measures to be taken by the senate. Governor wishes to be president. Kill beef while weather is good. Informed by Miss. L. Seawell that Mrs. A. B. Catlettto threw party at Tavern and would like details of the event though his family will probably not be invited. Wm B. Taliaferro elected Major General of Va. Militia. Gen. Boykin is not happy with the results.","Cold worsened. Heard Mr. Dawson of Georgia speak at a lecture for the Mount Vernon Association for two hours and was not impressed with his lecture. Celebration on the 22nd with a grand state ball at Ballards and a dinner at the American. General Canwell plays part in festivities. Listened to debate on freedmans bill. Opposes the taxation of oysters. Lieutenant Governor sent for media because he was charged with malfeasance in office. Snow almost gone. Wishes Dr. Nelson to drive mare so that she is not idle.","Son had lost letter from wife. Son got drunk and lost coat and as a result was forced to take blankets from the hotel. Son accused of larceny. Extremely upset with son's behavior and his representation of the family. To go home soon. Sickly for several days. Sell muttons if possible. Mrs. Caroline Garland is with him.","Likes how Dr. Griffin teaches. Inquires about fowl and a rooster given to her by John Tabb.","Homes elaborate and homes as well as slaves were under the control of families for generations. Entertaining in an elegant way. Large parties took up the whole lower floor. Food was served in a room upstairs. Many guests stayed for breakfast. Life in Gloucester has changed from luxury and ease to service and self-sacrifice. Gloucester was formerly the residence of Wm. B. Taliaferro, Mr. John Tyler Seawell, Mr. Boswell Seawell, Col. Warner Throckmorton Jones, Molly Elliot Seawell, and Sally Nelson Robins.   Photocopy copy of Mss and TMs.","Photocopy of Mss and TMs.","Men returned home and they were cared for. Upon their return many gave letters to women and were later married in their home. Christmas 1918 associated with camps filled with wounded soldiers. Agreement to not spend money on their own family but instead use it to benefit the returning soldiers. Met with Lithuanian man in camp. At the beginning of the war, household was filled with nurses from the New Zealand troop. Work of the Red Cross Canteen. Photocopy of two TMs.","Sketch of Mary Armistead (Catlett) Jones's life. Happiness until the War. House refuge for soldiers when they were in Gloucester Point and Yorktown. Nanny Garland (Mother's niece) visited wishing she had 10 brothers to join the southern Army, but she only had 2 brothers (1 was killed; he was a Lt. Colonel from the University of Virginia). After war, man in Missouri wrote Nanny saying he found young Garland in Franklin, Tennessee where he gave him a cup of water before he died a short time later. In remembrance of this he also sent a silver cup inscribed with \"In Memory of a Cup of Cold Water\". Soldier from Georgia died in their home. Her two brothers escaped the war unscathed and lived to be moderately old. People poor after war. Scarcity of food - lived off of corn bread \u0026 fried meat. Education was troublesome – father formerly employed teachers for her brothers but once they came of age, her family had to drive 4 miles to brother-in-laws house to be taught by Dr. Griffin (Earl of 'Traquaire'). First great invention she remembers is the sewing machine because it made women's lives easier. After the sewing machine was the telephone which helped to unite all of Tidewater, Virginia. By the time of the telephone, she had lived at her old home (Timberneck which her Grandfather built) for 9 years, where her 4 children were born. Father's mother was Ann Carter, the granddaughter of King Carter of \"Cortoman\" on the Rappahannock River.  Mother was Fanny Burwell, daughter of Col. Armistead Burwell (direct descendent of Lewis Burwell of Carter's Creek in Gloucester). Powhatan's residence with distinct old chimney directly across creek from her home. Mr. Charles Campbell visited old chimney. Saw gas and electricity introduced to allow women to have small kitchens. Automobile. Flying machine. Wireless telegraph. Radio. Only younger brother, Carter, and she remain of their family. Husband died 7 years before. Has 6 grandchildren. Expressions used by servant. \"Uncle\" George caught and prepared oysters for her 16th birthday. White mammy was housekeeper who idolized her mother's children and is remembered for her faith in God. Grandmother Ann Walker Carter, married John Catlett, jr. of King William County, Virginia in 1780. Their first daughter was named \"Hetty\" after a Quaker nurse who nursed John back to health in Philadelphia. Grandfather built 'manor house' along the York River, 4.5 miles above Yorktown. Aunt Hetty married Mr. Benjamin Waller of Williamsburg. Gave miniature to son's wife (married his mother's niece who was her 1st cousin). Father had 7 sisters: Polly married Col. Thruston, Nancy married Field, Matilda married Morris, Lucy married Baytop, Sally married Yates, Martha married Banks, then Thruston. Brother Charles died at age 19. Father inherited all the land of Grandfather. Topaz brooch given to mother by her brother Armistead Burwell. 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Includes letters of Mary Cole Turnbull Burwell and her children including Armistead Burwell, Benjamin Powell Burwell, Frances King Burwell Catlett, Robert Burwell, William T. Burwell (at the United States Military Academy), Charles Blair Burwell, and concerning these children and her other children Elizabeth Margaret Burwell Putnam and Anne Burwell Garland.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSubjects include family, courtship and marriage, religion, setting up and teaching schools in Virginia, North Carolina, and Alabama, economics, travel, sickness, childbirth, and slavery. Includes a poem concerning love between two slaves. The Panic of 1837 is shown in the Burwell letters from the 1830's through 1850's.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThere are letters from John Walker Carter Catlett to his wife Frances King Burwell Catlett. Catlett had children by an earlier marriage, some of whom are mentioned in the letters.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAlso included is a letter by Elizabeth Keckley, an enslaved individual and later a published author, dated April 25, 1844 (Box 1 folder 14).\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSee also: Southern Women and their Families in the 19\u003cemph render=\"super\"\u003eth\u003c/emph\u003e Century Papers and Diaries Series C Reel # 01 and #02 in Swem Library's microforms area, call number HQ1438 .V5 S68\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAunt Charlotte's baby named Lucy. Aunt Mary's baby has 2 teeth. Blue stuff coat bought by Ma from Mr. Biglow.  Mrs. Smith teaching arithmetic. Will and Doctor teaching grammar. Doctor had tooth removed because of toothache. Sister Mary is very sick but improving. Christmas gifts from Dr. Nin and Miss Lane. Mr. Hutchinson visiting (friend of Mr. Lane). Mr. McVicar went to Charlottesville. Brother Armistead went to Petersburg. Went to Mrs. Bishop's on Christmas day and saw Miss Francina who asked about you.  Letter from Ann Syndor. Ann Eliza sent candy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAugust day. Longs to stay in Virginia. African Americans love as well. 2 lovers, Mingo and Kate. Kate was beautiful and a maid. Mingo was in his prime. Mingo is African American and in love with Kate who is also African American. They were married.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Burwell is home and wishes to move out. Brother Jno failed attempt to get into academy and is now teaching school in Tuscaloosa that according to William is a very good school. Hopes to have 20 scholars. Went on 2 deer hunts but didn't kill anything. Many deer on William's plantation. Buck says many deer are in Alabama where he purchased land. Went to Prince Edward and heard Mr. Staunton preach as well as visiting with old acquaintances. Stayed at Mr. Biglow's Saturday night and at Mr. Anderson's Sunday night. Miss M. Williams is pretty severe. Mr. A has 8 boarders but only 4 of them were there when she was. Monday went to Charlotte court with Mr. A where they heard Mr. Randolph's speech and resolution. Went to Dick Venable's that night where his wife looks like an old woman. Not home until Thursday at 12 o'clock. Will write Sister Anne. Pleased with Miss Frances. March 1, 1833 - Pa wishes to put up tobacco in March. Believes August is the best month for putting up tobacco and that he should wait until then. R.B. lies rather than tell the truth because it is convenient. Wants to hear Mr. G's big gun and how he fires it as well as his fate. Respects to him Landon, Sister Mary and Brother A. Intends to write brother Jno.  Wants to see William, hear from Brother Jno and Ned Steptoe before she makes plans for the next year, possibly to go to Texas. Conflicted between staying and leaving. Doesn't want to leave the country/state of her fathers. Possibly come back and visit relatives and also make new ones. March 2 - went to see Blair but he was gone to Lynchburg. Cousin Laetitia sends love. Mr. Tinsely is here. Don't forget guard. Brother Jno traded James for a mule and ultimately also sold the mule for $50. Jno changed professorship but will try and get him another offer. William bought 23,000 acres of land on the red river in Texas for $250. Owns 28-30,000 acres in all.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWanted to move away before Christmas and go to Stoneland, leaving Anee with bairns, but Mr. Ennes placed obstacles in the way and have decided to stay another year. \"The boy\" is quiet and his expected name is Armistead (in reality this is John Bott). Thought of Mr. Plummer because he was a dear friend. Mary is delicate, but a good child who has recently spent time with her grandparents and has returned spoiled. Wish Martha would come down for Aunt Harrison because it doesn't appear she will live much longer because she is suffering. Wishes Fan would become saved so that she too could have the peace that Aunt Harrison has at this time in her life. Give love to my parents and Mary \u0026amp; Caroline Garland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived letter from Capt. Overby. Ma is uneasy. Letter from Sister Ann that said she had received a letter from Sister Anna which had stated that I was sick and was under the care of a Thomasonian Doctor. No need for Ma to be uneasy. Has gotten well so they should not worry. Not be possible to go to Boydton in the fall. Business is commencing and will be very busy. Wants 1 or 2 shirts and a few socks. Hard to buy clothes with small salary and doctors' bills. Mr. Garland's mother is low. Silas Wright professed religion. Give love to family and tell Ma not to worry. Give respects to Uncle Lewis. Saw Uncle Harrison in town the other day. Tired of Petersburg and wish to leave.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSend shawl to Boydton by Mrs. Garland. Afraid that she is sick. Shug impatient to go home.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSend by Adams the articles she ordered. Pa and Ma unwell. Pa to put off trip. Hand is numb and it makes it difficult to write.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvolved with business and have little time to reply. State of affairs is alarming and distressing. Men failing daily for large amounts. Money rare. Change from extended credit to cash system. South not the place for poor people. Vicksburg is a pleasant place. Most women are married but there is one that catches his eye though he wouldn't marry now and risk his children growing up in poverty. Situated in Dr. Turnbull's family. Tell Miss Pris to come to VBurg as soon as she pleases. No news everything is occupied with money arrangements. Trial of contested election for mayor of the town. Matter decided against me after 3 days of speechifying. Criminal court and civil court to open soon and will thus be in court for several months. If promissory notes do not increase in value, lawyers will be driven from the bar. Unwilling to work any wager on credit and compelled to quit for capital to carry on business. Tell William not to leave present employment. Regret not having gone into merchandise. Deal with worst of our species. Like to come to Virginia in the summer, but won't be able to do so because want to leave Vicksburg better than came. Tell William to call Messer Holderby and McPheeters to acknowledge the receipt of a bill on R. Turnbull by Dr. for $100. Fees for collection are $10 which he will get if money is paid.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArrived safely at 3 o'clock and found Mr. Garland. Spent evening at capital listening to Loco foco Speech on the sub bill. Ladies congregated in front of the supurb building to listen to Marine band. Leave for New York by train tomorrow evening. Get to W point on Saturday. Will be accompanied by Major John Garland as far as New York. Write at Mansfield when I reach W Point. Love to sister Ann and C.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn good health. Many classmates thinking of leaving. 3 or 4 cadets speaking of going to Texas. Court Martial against 2 or 3 cadets for violations of regulations by frolicking. Rob has returned. Bella has been sick.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJune 20 - saw Powell last Sunday and he was well. Attended an Examination. Congress assembled an election for speaker and clerk. Mr. Garland \"thrown higher than a pine by reformers\". Cousin Lewis is well. Crops are good. Love to mother. July 20 - letter came after left. Will is doing well and is a Corporal. Sally Depre's death. Mr. Stansbury reads German romances to us every evening. Dr. Goodwyn died. Eliza's music is going well. Nannie and Frank are sweet and improving. Mary C. Burwell to send Powell's letter the next week unless she hears otherwise, send socks by Ned. Frances King Burwell to John – wishes to hear of Washington visit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpent Monday evening with Mr. Gaines. Betty and Lucy enjoyed the evening. Mr. Campbell was all devotion. Mr. Knecht gave fine music. Heard Miss Octavia Branch sing. Mr. Knecht is coming tomorrow evening for Fanny's birthday. Letter from Bro. William and he is well. Lucy won't be back for a fortnight. Wish Mrs. Garland lived here. Mr. and Mrs. Witlock and Susan Robinson dined here last night. Likes Susan Robinson. Mrs. Garland makes children work. Sister Anna been in bed all week. Children going to Mr. Mallory's next week.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFanny left Mansfield. Mary leaves for Mecklenburg on the 28th. Received letter from Landon whose Barouche is at her service all the time. Answered Cousin Ann's letter. Stir in Hillsboro with wedding parties of Mr. Cameron from Petersburg who married Miss Walker daughter of Mrs. John Walker. Anna went to visit Mrs. Cameron (mother of Mr. Walker Cameron). Like to see Caroline. Wrote Bet. Wrote all the boys and only heard back from Will. Not heard from John in a long time and worried about his children. Little Frank growing fast and his health is improving. Wishes brother John would become independent. Uncertain how long to stay in Mecklenburg.  Anxious to be home. Direct letter to Boydton in Landon's care. Wants to know who Mrs. Waller is because Waller sounds familiar. Robert and Anna send love. Hannah sends love and has improved her bad temper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiss Betty spent evening at Mr. Powell's last Friday with other ladies. Mr. and Mrs. Randolph came to visit Saturday night and stayed all day Sunday. Mr. Jones went to Mrs. Powell's as a trick played on him. Mr. Jones's horse ran away from him, but Jim retrieved and returned the horse to town. Betty Scott to be married on May 3rd. Mrs. G and Miss Bets gone to town to get book muslin for Miss Bet's frock. Miss Betty Scott to marry Dr. James Boisseau. Nannie is pretty and learning alphabet. Busy making shirts. Need to make Miss Bet's frock to wear to Miss Betty's wedding. Miss Anne and Miss Charlotte aren't lacing corsets from the bottom. Miss Charlotte isn't holding her head up. Mr. Randolph looks like a 60 year old man – beard is quarter of an inch. Maj Hughs has an inch long beard. Mary sick with ague and fever. Mistress in Boydton, to return after commencement when Mr. Garland goes up. Miss prospect of 2 beaux:  Dr. Spencer and Mr. William Tornson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExamination commences Monday. Ma was in Mecklenburg and doing very well. She expects to be at Mansfield for W.T. Burwell's arrival home and come home by cars or steamboat from New York by way of Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWorking again in pedagoging. School commenced and consists of 15 scholars. 10 studying languages and higher Algebra, Geometry, and Chemistry; all others are studying grammar, geography, or arithmetic. School is limited to 20. Employed for 5 months and to receive $300 as well as board. If pleased with performance could have the school for several years. If not pleased be transferred to another school which pays better but requires more work. Objects to plan of establishing a permanent school and getting Fan a female school. Couldn't remain in one place and longs to move twice a year so the plan would be impractical. Try to help Fan get a position as an independent teacher or assistant in an academy. If B.P was to settle there would be a better chance of establishing a female school. Property has declined from 25 to 50 to 75% and is still declining. Crops doing well. Spent 3 weeks of April in Vicksburg where Brother A and wife are doing well. Blair is at Abram's doing little but BP hopes to get him something in Warren County Miss where Jno Bolling (husband of Lucy Randolph) who has 4 sons who he hopes to hire someone to teach them for a few hours a day because he doesn't want to send them to school. Blair to try and go next winter. Bolling is paying $300 and doesn't want them to teach more than 3 hours a day. Offered a school at $800 plus board, but unsure whether or not to take it. Wrote to Sam Sanders.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOct 18 - Escaped fever (congestive) . Good many deaths and a lot of sickness but believes country is now entirely healthy. In Gainesville, 40 deaths since the 1st of January which contains approximately 1500 inhabitants. Many scholars have been sick which resulted in school not be out until the 1st week in December. Continue here until June 1 for $400 and board. Expect 20-25 scholars. Blair is going to try and spend winter with BP. Professed religion along with 6 or 8 others. Not connected to any church but expect to join the Presbyterian Church. Became acquainted with Mr. Kirkpatrick (brother of HP who was an old classmate) who is an excellent preacher and is settled in Gainesville. Oct 20 – Ma has no time to write so Bettie is sending letter to F.K. Mr. Leyburn has returned and is looking well. Mr. John Atkinson preached yesterday with an interesting account of Texas. Mr. Garland, Sam, and Hugh are with them. Hugh is sweet but has cough that may be whooping cough. Forwarded with note to Miss F. K. Burwell, Gloucester C. H.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFanny needs to meet with the Baytops. Mr. Garland is with Mary C. Burwell. Best for Fanny to go to Gloucester Point with Mr. B.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBrother John came to visit Anne. Aunt Bott introduced him to the children (Johnny and Molly). Mr. Burwell went to Prince Edward for a meeting of the board. John is ill so Dr. Strudwick came and gave him calomel and oil saying he had too much of a headache for quinine. Dr. Long, Mr. Jno Kirkland, and Mr. Jno Norwood came to see John but he was too sickly to visit yesterday.   Aunt Bott and Anne set with him and Mr. Schell sleeps in the same room. Got wheat meal for Hannah to make John a salt rising. Had chill at Mr. Lacy's in Raleigh, where he stayed a day, but not nearly as bad as what he has now. Mr. B. home on Saturday. Brother John has been teaching in Mr. Bingham's school. Mary and Brother John in the house.  Mr. Waddelll lives in with Betty and Fanny teaching music. John willing to try if the salary suits. Mr. Bingham has not been by yet. Mrs. Strudwick in house. Fanny in Mansfield.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Cousin Roberts. Lottie unwell yesterday. Daughter is flourishing. Sick servants in Mansfield have improved.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFanny to travel with Mr. Baytrop so as to not travel without someone protecting her. Betty taken with auge on way home so Anne sent for M.C. to care for her. Dr. May saw her and Betty got better after 10 days in bed. Found Charlotte and lizzy sick but they are doing better. Sister Anne had a daughter this morning with red hair who weighed 12.5 pounds but both mother and child are doing well now. Heard from John last week. No word from William. Letter from cousin Ann last week – little prospect for school in her neighborhood. Christian Burwell married with only Mr. Reed's father and mother as well as his sister and her husband. Randolph in one of his worst humors. Bettie is well but with a bad complexion. Aunt Bettie busy making a mantilla of two old frocks. Added notes by C. M. Garland and \"Bettie\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHugh has whooping cough. Respects to Mr. Baystop and family as well as Mr. Stubs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived letter by Mr. Stubs. Moving to Hillsboro at Christmas. Bettie will be joining to teach music and possibly French at her brother's school where her salary is not fixed but will be given board. Possibly receive $400-500 but the pay will likely be less next semester. Bettie willing to join but doesn't want to teach among strangers. Anne anxious to send Mary somewhere. Mr. G wishes to send them to Roxbury. Sam and Hugh are here and will leave in the evening. Hugh brought Whooping cough. Baby and Frank will have it as well as Bettie because she has never had it. Bettie has had cold all fall. Bettie has been in town more than a week. Servants:  Mr. Arristides Smith to hire Hannah. He will also get Lucy for her victuals and clothes so that she can stay in the house. Charlotte might stay because of Anne. Amy will stay but it is unknown how she will do without her mother. Thought about writing Armistead to let him know of financial situation but it is feared he wouldn't have any money to spare. What little money received goes toward paying Doctor May. Edward was due $29 at the time of Fanny's father's death. John still in Hillsboro where Mrs. Bott thinks his head has been affected. He is to assist Mr. Bingham in his school for $400-600 depending on the number of pupils should his health improve. John will help pay board for Mary and Frank. Mrs. Botts thinks Fanny could get a job in New Jersey because teachers from Virginia are loved there.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNot succeeded in getting Fanny a situation for another year. Don't know how to advise regarding Captain Baytop. Possibly stay with him again if possible and maybe receive a raise.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnn Burwell of Mecklenburg told Drury A. Bacon that Fanny is in charge of the schooling of a private family. If not engaged for the entire year please let Drury know of terms and conditions. Wish to get instructress for children. Resides 10 miles away from Mr. Lewis Burwell of Mecklenburg who is a reference.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLast Wednesday went to Dayton to attend Enquiry Meeting appointed by Mr. Witherspoon. Saved under preaching of Methodist preacher 2 weeks prior. Prays for Fanny, Betty, and William to accept Christ. Daughter of Mr. McIlwaine's died due to the whooping cough given to her by Bettie. Bettie getting over Whooping cough that she has had for 5 weeks.   Forwarded with more from Elizabeth Margaret Burwell, to Fanny K. Burwell, Gloucester C. H., Va.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBettie sick with Whooping cough and is uneasy because she gave it to Mrs. McIlwaine's children,  the youngest of which died. Blessed that children haven't become ill and died. Letter from Ann describing the death of Nancy Coleman who had been sick for some weeks but could not be convinced to accept Jesus Christ. Mr. Bacon is living in Williesburg and is anxious to see if Fanny would teach his children. Mr. Bacon is uncle to the gentleman who married Sally Boyd. They live near the Presbyterian Church in Williesburg. Blair joined Methodist church on the trail. Abram Burwell again joined the church and it is reported that he is to be married though that has not been confirmed. Bettie got a letter from Ned and she learned that Nancy Haskins is ill and paralyzed the left side with 2 month old son. Not be able to leave until July 4th or 5th. Mary Garland to go to school with Sister Anna. Anne is well and pleased at the thought of going to school. Brother John is mending and if he gets well he will commence teaching on January 5th.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn December found letter from Dr. Gurden wishing to know Fanny's address for Colonel Drury Bacon to inquire about Fanny teaching his daughters. Confined inside nursing those sick with measles. Aunt Jean disposed for 2 weeks, Papa for 4 weeks, William Armistead 3 weeks, Brother John's little girl was sick which worried their house servant, Mamma, and Cousin Panthias. Got through without getting sick. Mama confined with rheumatism. Brother John, Cousin P, and Aunt Jean left this morning. Aunt Jean goes with them as far as cousin Alice Harrises.  She went because the ride might help her and would be a delight to cousin A. Alice will likely meet with Cousin Lucy Baskerville and Cousin Sam Goode's family who lives near there. Letter from Cousin Powell saying all is well and that he is enjoying religion. Cousin Blair is viewed as a zealous Christian. To write to Cousin Powell and Brother Lewis. Haven't heard from Brother Ab since his marriage to a lady they wish to meet. Brother Lewis is single. Brother Allen is settled in a small plantation where if crops are good he hopes to marry. Direct letter in the care of Mr. Randolph to Petersburg. Mr. Garland said he had not heard from Fanny in January because he had been visiting friends in the Upper country. His sister, Mrs. Caroline Garland left Lynchburg to go to New Orleans. She went out with Mr. Sam Garland according to Mr. Landon's family. Captain Sidner failed which was astonishing to all. Mrs. Lewis lost $1000 dollars because of him. Mr. Sidner and Mary bear losses well but Lucy and William Sidner are hurt. Mr. Whites, the bricklayer, offered him $5000 and Mr. Rainy to loose several thousand because of him. Uncle John from Franklin is here and brought Jno. Fanny possibly saw him last at Aunt Tabb's death. Cousin Henry is in good health. Cousin Thomas is ill much like his mother. Cousin Sally never writes. Fanny highly recommended by Sally Goode. Heard Mr. Cake preach and heard Mr. Baker at a revival. Received a letter from a man in Brownsville, Tennessee. Mama, Aunt Jean, and the rest of the family desire to be remembered by Fanny. Aunt Field is still here. Cousin Mary is well and at Roslin with a little boy. Churchy Simpson is still living with Aunt M. Cousin Martha Kerr has Liver Disease. Cousin Christian Burwell is married to Malony Mon and live in place that was formerly Uncle Randolphs. Catherine Reed who married Cousin Granderson Field has a daughter, Eaton Field, who sold the property to get out of debt. They have 30 Negroes and are living at Roslin but expect to live with Thomas Field as soon as his house is finished.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHeard from Fanny through sister Anne that Mr. Baytop was in Petersburg. Bettie and Anna are to visit Colonel Jones. Miss Mary is very accomplished at the piano. Brother Armistead sent the $50 that was requested and he is doing well. Paid Dr. May. John was not able to raise sufficient funds because he expected to pay for Mary and Frank as well as the medical expenses. John doing well and is invited to spend the evening at Mr. Binghams. Wishes Fanny could see John's poetry.  Bettie has 5 music students of which Mary G is one of them. Letter from Will saying he was much as usual. Robert received letter from Blair. Armistead trying to persuade Blair to live with him as he is in the mercantile business and thinks it would be good for him. John doing well teaching with 18 scholars and a small salary. Anna has very small school with only 2 boarders. Frank is sick. Lucy is a good maid.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrouble with sending and receiving letters. Did not leave Petersburg until January 19th. Arrived in Raleigh on January 20th where friend D. Lacy enquired about Fanny. Arrived in Hillsboro January 22nd where Mary is staying with Brother R. Trying to stay in the village next session because of the amount of boarders Brother R. is to have, but fears that Brother John will not be able to pay for it on his salary. Brother John paid Mary's expenses to Hillsboro. Letter from Ann Burwell saying General Keen informed her that if John would go to Mecklenburg next year he would do very well because the school wants someone who can teach Latin. John says he must make over $300 and if he must leave Hillsboro then he will. Scholars fond of John. Cousin A.'s father is better. The servants, Charlotte and Amey are with Anne. Ned Randolph hires Hannah and gives $50 for her. The servant, Lucy, is with Mary and is sufficient. Armistead sent money ($50) for Doctor May and with the leftover was able to do laundry. Does not know what to get for Charlotte and Amey, and Hannah's hire does not pay what Mary owes at the store. Wrote Powell last fall asking for $50 for Bettie because she owed that at the store, but he didn't send it and so Mary had to give her bond to cover the cost. Bettie hasn't been able to repay Mary because she has only 5 music scholars and the pay is slow. Hear often from Petersburg. Charles Stainback failed and the Venables in Farmville as well. Capt. Syndor failed. Heard from William only once and expects to hear from Armistead. Robert is doing well and says to write to Blair and come live with because it would be more profitable to Blair. He did not mean to give up law but had engaged in the mercantile business. Blair said to be a believed Christian. Anne is well. Tight quarters next semester because of Bettie's three new pupils.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Ma and all were usual. Member of M.E. Church. Religiously inclined and Fanny is as well. Cousin Josiah Burwell has professed religion. Converted during quarterly last April in Dayton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMa wishes for Fanny to meet her in Mecklenburg. Ma left Sister Anna's house because it was filled with school boarders. Summer vacation was only 5 weeks. 1st week was spent at Chapel Hill with Mary Mitchell at commencement. Returned from commencement on June 3rd and was extremely ill for about a week with congestive fever. Confined to the house for 2 weeks. Ma left last Friday. Mary Webb married last Thursday night to Mr. William Long by Brother Robert. Sister Anna attended the wedding with Brother R. Dr. Long threw the couple a large party to which everyone in Hillsboro was invited. Spent the next day with Mary Mitchell and called upon the bride. Went on a carriage ride with Mr. \u0026amp; Mrs. Long, Mr. Henry Webb, Mary Mitchell, and Mr. John Webb. Monday night went to Dr. Webb's after tea to see Mary. Mr. John Webb and Mr. Heartt came and they all went for a walk to the mineral spring. Ma wishes Fanny would meet her at Uncle Louis's house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn declined his school because it wasn't profitable. Mother to come. Mr. Landon Garland inquired about Frances's plans and spoke of Mr. William O Goode's desire to have a young lady teach school in his household. If Frances is willing, Anne will ask Mr. Garland of the terms and bargain for Frances. Aunt Jean spent a few weeks with Aunt Boyd in Boydton who is afflicted by the death of her eldest son. Aunt Jean and Anne went to commencement. Cousin Fletcher Rives graduated and is going to his father's in Mississippi. Cousin Fletcher been among them for 5 years. Cousin Mary V. Early visited and attended commencement. John's health is improving and he goes hunting with Anne E. Burwell's father. Contemplating trip to Boydton where Mr. Cake is preaching at the end of the week. He preached in Wylliesburg and did very well. Mr. Coke and Mr. Sparrow were appointed by presbytery to visit all destitute churches in county. Mr. Doke from Clarksvill(e) preachers regularly in Boydton where his church has gained several regular members. Cousin Louisa Garland gave birth to twin girls and they now have 5 children. Mrs. William Lea gave birth to twins at the same time. Little Frank is improving. Cousin Robert and Family are well. Cousin Betty had been very sick. Mr. Rainy suffers under Capt. Sidner. Capt. Sidner has moved from Boydton to his former home and Mill and Mr. Chambers now lives on his lot in Boydton. Aunt just sent letter to Cousin Armistead. Received letter from Cousin Blair where he wished to hear from Fanny. Cousin Blair joined Methodist church and is thought to become a preacher.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrances Burwell working too hard for Mr. B for the amount she is being paid. Robert wishes Frances would come visit and stay with him where she could find her suitable work. He has a small school with 22 and Bettie's music students are increasing. Children have all had the measles; Fanny is the last to get sick. Heard from Powell who writes short unsatisfactory letters. Powell is doing well and attempted to marry a woman but failed and hopes to try again. Blair wrote saying he was determined on doing something and is deeply engaged in religion. A at Vicksburg is doing well in his profession. Not heard from Ma since her arrival at cousin L's. Children desire to see Frances.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLoves the beautiful present. Wishes happiness.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSick at the time of receiving letter. Well now after taking 2 doses of Calomel. Landon Garland and his wife, Louisa, went to Weldon and then on to Norfolk and Baltimore. Got letter from Landon saying they would have to stay in Baltimore for the doctor to look at her case which is thought to be consumption.  He advised her to dry up her milk. Little twins are good. Little Maurice is very unwell but seems to be improving today. Matilda Boyd stayed 2 days this week and was pleased with her dress. Anxious for Fanny to come live with Mr. Baskervilles with the only objection being the small salary. Heard nothing from Alexander, sent copy of the letter to him: unable to provide services of Miss. Burwell because of arrangement with brother. At a revival, four of Mr. Blanche's scholars were converted, one of whom was Lucy Goode.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUpset in lack of writing, especially from the boys. Cousin Jane wished that Mary be present at her wedding although they can't be married in this state and will have to go to North Carolina to be married. Cousin Ann and Mary went to Boydton this week for one day. Dinner at Cousin Boyd's. Visited Landon Garland's where Louisa's health has improved. Little Will had a fit and Louisa taking care of him caught a very bad cold which is feared to be consumption again. Twins have grown. William Turnbull visited Boydton a few days after they left. Landon got a letter from John instructing him to come to Mecklenburg soon if he did not go to Washington. Mr. French promised to give him a place if he was elected. Mary wrote Landon that the military band went to Mansfield to serenade Mr. Hugh A. Garland before he left for Washington. Heard from Landon that Bettie was in Mansfield but is unsure of her future plans. Mary Sydnor and Mr. Dupre to be married soon but they have to go to NC and then go onto Charleston. H Boyd is to be married. Mr. James Oliver was disappointed at not being able to have Fanny to teach and said he would rather have her than anyone else, but failed to ask about the salary. Mr. Puryear has given up and many will suffer because of it. Cousin Alan will lose $300 because of this. Cousin Lewis is the same. Kiss little Fan. Mr. Oliver wanted to know if Bettie would teach but he was informed that she would not undertake a school. Respects to Mr. and Mrs. Baytop.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMother is doing well. Cousin John left for Roslin where he is teaching Mr. Jack Field who gives him $300 and board to teach little Robert. Aunt Jean married and gone to North Carolina. She is now Mrs. William Eaton. Married on December 19th by Mr. McGovern at 8 o'clock at Pineywood. Cousin Matilda and her husband came to help make the food for the wedding. Aunt jean opposed to having invitations. They were married on a Tuesday and left the next Saturday for Greenvill(e). Tilda Boyd was at wedding. Anne walked Tilda and her brother Allen at the wedding. Wishes Fanny had been there to walk Mr. Hepburn who was softer than usual and drank a toast to the destruction of bachelors and widowers. A month before Aunt Jean married, a Mr. McNeal said to be worth $400,000 came to visit. He and cousin William met. Aunt Jean would have been his 5th wife. Cousin Louisa's health is much better. Cousin H is not married yet. Randolph-Macon College is very hard run and the professors cannot get any money. Edward T. Good, Mack Goode, and Mr. Rollins will probably have to sell possessions to pay their debts after Mr. Dick Puryear failed. Aunt Jean has fattened 30 pounds since her marriage. Brother Allen staying with them tonight. Little Richard has recovered. Mr. Wright is in Capt. Sidners old store. Rode to Wylesburg to hear new preacher, Mr. Wilson, son of Doctor Wilson of Prince Edward.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBusy preparing for examination. At night they listened to speakers.  The valedictory was delivered by Thomas E. Fitzpatrick Esq., son of the Rite Hon Col. Fitzpatrick of Patriots. Mary Ann had the valedictory composition. Sam's speech was on America. Miss Jones is a splendid teacher. Love to little Fan. Love to little Nancy Morice. Miss Jones sends her love as well as Antenetta and Cornelia. Miss Adalade Morgan is going to be married. Grandma sends best.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e$15 that was sent has been placed on Frances's credit at Garland and Randolph Books, leaving approximately $90 due. This debt should not cause worry because the company knows that it will be paid. Cousin Betty has cut Frances out. Johnny was very fond of Edward's family. Mr. Garland was in town and says that little Nannie has been sick.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLucy Baytup - Company requested at Mr. McIntoshes wedding on April 22, 1844. Hon Jno. R. Fox – Invites Miss Fanny K. Burwell and her particular friends to his party on April 10, 1844. Miss Mary McGlouklin – Company requested to Mr. Sinclairs on April 20, 1844. Miss Martha Baytup – Company invited to the Concert Hall to sing. APRIL FOOLS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFanny's mother left 4 weeks ago intending to spend time with Mr. Landon Garlands and Brunswick. She visited friends in Boydton and found Aunt Boyd's family busy fixing cousin Boyd's servants. Little Frank was sick. Fanny's mother visited Aunt Turnbull's last week and cousin Ann during her time in Brunswick. Cousin John is living in Roslin where Mr. Fields gives him $300 and his board to teach Robert. He has a pleasant time with Miss Churcely. No knowledge of his affair with Till. Some say she discarded him because she left so suddenly for Petersburg. Mr. Garland was here 3 weeks ago and told of Aunt having the idea to propose to Fanny and Cousin John to settle in Boydton next year and open a school and that she would live with them. Cousin Louisa to go the first of the month to her mother's to stay with all her family until November. Mr. Garland said he would visit very often when left a widower. The twins are very fine and remarkable although no one is allowed to hold them according to the father. Country swarms with Negro traders. Cousin Landy Boyd is in partnership with Charles Baskerville and others. Cousin John is attending in the Tavern. Mr. Bridgeforth is gone with the Negros with Frank Boyd. Cousin Blair has joined the conference and has received orders to preach, though we do not know where he was sent. Spent the last of March in Wylesburg and heard Mr. Doke and Mr. Hart from Charlotte preach. The current preacher is a son of Old Doctor Wilson. Pleasure of seeing his wife this week, although she is not pretty, she seems genteel and agreeable. Presbytery meets at Lunenburg courthouse on the third Sunday of the month. Hopes God works through the Wylesburg Church. Mr. Wilson will take a day at Finneywood when the weather warms up. Cousin Panthear has gone with her father to kitten on the first day of March. Little Richard is handsome and Little Sally is smart. Brother John left Uncle Richard's two days ago; all was well except Belden's mother who is not expected to recover. Cousin Robert Boyd expects to move to Missouri in the fall with his family. His wife was a Miss Davice, her mother and family carries them. Aunt Jane Eaton appears to be happy with her man and hopes to visit soon. Supposed she has become fat but that is not believable because she has always been thin. Widowers to bear Fanny off soon. Murry Yates was married two months ago to the Mrs. Boswell, the mother of Thomas Boswell who Fanny met at College last summer. Thomas is very opposed to the marriage. The couple lives where Buck Finch used to reside. Harriet Boyd is still engaged. Mr. Dodson is building a very comfortable house for the Bird. Brother John and family visited Colonel Oliver's family on their way to Uncle Richards. They have a teacher they received from Halifax County, Miss Taylor, but A E Burwell has been unable to meet her yet. A E Burwell's mother has been ill since their Aunt left. William Armistead is going to school every day from home and A E Burwell has no escort when she takes him except on Saturdays. Country in agony over meeting Mr. Clay in Raleigh on April 12. All of the Whigs are preparing to go or wish to go. Martha Farrar spent the evening with the family while her husband took Mr. Puryear's Negros to the South for sale. He has not returned yet. If he went to Alabama he wouldn't have reached his destination yet and so Martha Farrar is very concerned about his absence. Mrs. Goode is alive and in better health. Uncle Randolph's family is well with the girls staying home with little or no society. Mr. Hepburn in his visit a few days ago spoke of giving a dinner when Aunt Jean visits. Wishes Fanny to visit this summer and promises fine melons from brother Allen. Sally Goodes had her third child. Letter to write to friends at Farm Hill and to Cousin Bettie.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStayed longer than expected at cousin Lewis Burwell's because after Cousin Jean was married the bad weather set in. Wishes to have a home with Fanny and Bettie. Mr. Lee's house is vacant and Mr. Wright hinted at setting up a school. Mary wishes to try and get them all together with at least four boarders to help afford meat, bread, groceries, and to pay rent. John says that he will do his part and if there aren't enough girls to keep him employed he will take a school for boys that would not interfere with the preparatory school at College. Servants are sufficient and she could hire Hannah out and get a steady old man to help. Lucy is a first rate worker who is very good at washing and ironing. Brother Robert hasn't written since Mary left Hillsboro. Bett is doing well, her vacation is in October and she expects to go to Mansfield then. Mary hopes to go down the last week of May or before as well as wishing to see Nancy and Hannah before she goes. Frank was sick last week. This week is to be spent with Mary and Charles. Ned and William are two boarders at $100 apiece and 2 boys that go the academy. Blair has become a preacher and Lewis Burwell wrote his mother stating that he was joining the Ala Conference last fall.   Landon's family has gone up the country and is expected to stay until November. Louis's health is much better and the twins are doing well. Mrs. Howard sends her love.  Harriet insists upon Mary coming to commencement and Cousin Ann Frank is ill. Doctor Laird asked about Fanny. Sends respects to Mr. and Mrs. Baytop.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBet is well and pleased with Hillsboro. Not be able to leave for Hillsboro as soon as hoped because the examination was put off a week and the First Class which is usually the first examined is now the last examined. The postponement of exams is so that the Secretary of War may be here during the most important part of it and he cannot leave Washington until the adjournment of Congress. Military board has been appointed to attend the Ex with General Scott as its head. Probably won't be relieved from duty until the 28th. Classmate named Hawkins from North Carolina had a severe accident last week when he fell from his horse and fractured his leg. Hawkins hopes friends will come but if not W.T. will travel with him because he will be unable to travel alone. Mr. G has moved to town.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHeard that Fanny was to be married but had yet to hear directly from her. Brother John has been silent, but Mary believes to settle and support herself with boarders and having a female school. Mr. Rowsie says that if John will not teach then she must get a teacher and take Bettie. Sister Anne is anxious for Mary to go to Boydton. Mr. Garland is living in Petersburg. Mrs. Caroline Garland has sent her sideboard to her brother.  Cousin Lewis is doing better. Letter from Cousin Eaton who seemed well and happy. Powell and Blair wish to hear from Fanny. When Mary was in Brunswick she spoke to Jane Turnbull who said that Armistead had a daughter, Priscilla's health was very delicate, and they board with one of Priscilla's sisters because Armistead has sold his place. William to be in Petersburg the first of July and Caroline says she is overjoyed that Fanny is to be married. Aggie says tell Miss Fanny I told her so. Mr. G will go to Gloucester next week and Mary wants Anne to go with him so that he isn't imprudent in his eating, which is what made him sick when he was there last. Nannie and Margaret look delicate. Anne is well. Respects to Mr. and Mrs. B. Frank says everyone sends love from Lucy down to little John.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill and Bet left yesterday for Hillsboro and will not return soon. Mama wishes to know when Fanny will come. Mr.Garland, Armistead, or Will will come down for Fanny. Anxious to see Fanny. Left Pris and the two babies very well in Mississippi. Armistead is anxious to return to them and so his stay in Virginia must be short.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSister Anne delivered a son yesterday and both are doing well. Anne sends Fanny a lock of his hair. Cousin Anne and Matilda wish to see Fanny and her husband and little Charlie. Mary stayed three weeks in Mecklenburg with Cousin Lewis. Mr. William Eaton sent the carriage for Mary, Cousin Boyd and Cousin Ann to see Cousin Jean who appears happy. Stayed in Carolina four weeks. Cousin Ann was sick and so Cousin Boyd and Mary left her at Mr. Eaton's because she was unable to travel with them. Cousin Jean sends love and wishes Fanny to visit. Pleased with Cousin Sally Eaton while there. Saw Matilda Burwell who is a very nice housekeeper. Charmed with Granville. Heard from all brothers as well as Priscilla and Bettie who send their love and wish to see Fanny and Charlie. Bettie is pleased with Vicksburg. Will wrote from New Orleans the last of August and expected to go to Mexico with the regiment he had been promoted to; he moved from the 6th to the 5th regiment. Mr. Garland is determined to go somewhere. Wishes Fanny to come for Christmas. Cousin Anne sends Mr. Catlett a bar of soap and Cousin Sally sends a cake. Love to Mr. C, the girls, John, and Miss Lucy. Sending Priscilla's letter. Have to write to John tonight. Left Frank in Brunswick with Mr. Stone. Delivered message to Aggy. Anne sends love. Mary wishes Fanny would write. Wish Lucy was with Fanny because Mary does not have work for her and will probably hire her our next year. Sister Anne has small school that will increase after Christmas, though only 2 girls currently board.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMary C. has been ill. Sister is cast down because her school has increased a little but she has no boarders. Jean Stone is here but she takes the place of Frank. Mary wishes John could help her. John has taken a school. Letter from Blair last week, he is in Sumter, Alabama with Powell helping to build his house where he will stay this year and make a crop. Powell has bought land and is settling; he has a very good school. Blair wants Mary C. to go live with him because he believes she would like the neighborhood although she is unsure of this. Mary C. is going to Vicksburg next fall. Mr. Garland had an accident. He had got to Wheeling and expected to leave in the evening for St. Louis. Mr. G seems in good spirits and it was fortunate that Mr. Rose went with him. Mr. Rose carried Albert and Jim with him and after he was hurt, John Rose had to leave Mr. G and take them to Wheeling to keep them out of the way of the Abolishi. He hired them out there and then went back for Mr. G. Anne first received a letter from Mr. Rose which was initially alarming if it wasn't for Mr. Garland's postscript. Lewis Burwell is in from Alabama, he got there on December 29th, and it is assumed it was a courting expedition. John Burwell has another son. Alexander Boyd is to be married to Sally Young. Mary Burwell staying in town all winter and sends her love. Servants are delighted at the thought of moving west. If Mr. G likes his family, he will move in the fall which is a long time for Mary C. to look forward to and thinking about it makes her dread it very much. Saw an account of a tornado which passed through Gloucester and Mathews and is curious as to whether it was near Fanny. Hired Lucy out this year for $30. Mary does all the necessary work except washing which is done by Charlotte because Anne has no boarders. Little Fan sends love. The baby is named Spotswood.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Bott came in tonight and says tell Mama that Anna has a son named Dandridge Spotswood who is about 3 weeks old and is doing well. Brother R is fond of it. Amy is still weak. Behind with sewing work because Lizzie has to mind the baby so much. In dreadful spirits. Disappointed at Mama not coming with Mrs. Jones. Caroline joined the Church Sunday before last. Yesterday Spotswood was baptized and it hurt that Mama wasn't there. Hope Brother J will be able to sell the colt to get the money so that Mama can take what she needs of it. Tried to collect money but failed and am tiring of death and debt. Mr. G and Mary are well. Expect Mama with Dr. S. and Lady. Write by Dr. S because he will return next Sunday.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSend copies of the letters contained in the St. Louis Republican. They were received today addressed to Uncle Armistead. City of Mexico, October 1, 1847 – particulars of Brother William's death. He was Aide to Col. Clark Commander of 2nd Brigade of Gen: Worth's Division. Morning of the 8th, they reported to Col. McIntosh. Col. Clark had been wounded at Churabusco. Took possession against the enemy lines at dawn and were given orders to charge and drive the enemy from the position in which he occupied. Order was obeyed and we were victorious but at the expense of our best men. 1/3 of the men and 21 of 41 officers in our division were killed or wounded. Brother was shot down by a musket when within 10 feet if the enemy's 1st line of defense. Ball struck him just above the knee of his right leg (breaking it) and then he was struck down by a lance which ultimately killed him. During the long and bloody fight his sword and sash were stolen as well as the ring on his finger. He was buried the next morning in sight of the battlefield with the other 120 who fell with him. Col. Scott and Captain Merrill are buried on either side of Burwell as well as his little dog Rod who had been shot through the body during the battle, but was found licking his masters wounds before he died. 9/10th of those who had their limbs amputated have died and so it is good that Burwell's was a quick death. 8 of Burwell's regiment, more than half of those who initially came to the City of Mexico have fallen. Burwell has an ink stand sand box and wafer box which he took to the castle of Perote. He is noted as wishing his brother in Vicksburg had them because he would have appreciated their curiosities. Enclosed are those items in addition to a letter from Col. Clark to General Worth about his death. R.W. Kirkman cut locks of his hair and will send those in the trunk but enclosed are locks of hair that had been cut by the lance that killed him and were lying on the ground near him. Been with Burwell since the first of May and any further questions I would love to help. –R.W. Kirkham Adjt. 5th Infantry. Tacubaga, Mexico, September 10, 1847 – excellent qualities possessed by William T. Burwell. Beloved for his suavity and irreproachable manners. –N.G. Clark Col. 5th infantry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHaven't heard from John since last September. Brother A. received a letter from Mary Papplan saying that Fanny had a daughter and Mary C. felt mortified because she didn't know. Mr. Catlett wrote about the birth of Willie but not with this new child. Mary C. is in Jackson Mississippi with Brother Armistead who has been there since October. Blair went to Texas in November and Powell is married and no longer needed Mary C.  She left Alabama in January with friends and visited New Orleans before coming back to Jackson. Randolph lives in New Orleans and Mary C. visited with him for 5 weeks and was pleased with his wife who is the daughter of Mr. Meade who was an old acquaintance. Mrs. Goodwyn from Virginia is a sister of Roberts wife was also there and stayed a fair amount of time as well. Bettie went to Mary G.'s wedding in St Louis and has yet to return. Mary going to Virginia. In June Mrs. Caroline G. is in St. Louis with Mary and Doctor. Mr. Pembroke Garland is living with Doctor G and Mrs. Garland came to visit. Mr. Pembroke has been confined to his bed for 8 years. Mrs. Doctor Garland came to visit after Mary C. arrived in Jackson; she is the daughter of Mr. James Garland. Letter from Powell and Margaret stated that little Willie missed Mary C. after she left. Mr. Catlett's friend, Mr. Morris, lives near Jackson and Mary C. sent word to him by Mr. Bur. Have a good Presbyterian preacher. Blair likes Texas; he is on the San Antonio River in Victoria County and he is good health. Cousin Ann is doing well and living with Cousin Sally. Mr. Roberts tends to his plantation which is 4 miles from Cousin Sally's. Matilda Boyd is married to a brother of Ann's husband.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePris gave birth to a son on July 30th and both are doing well. The assumption is that the child will be named Armistead. Fanny hasn't been feeling well and Mary C is worried about her. Hope Miss Lucy is better. Wishes for Fanny's mother to let her know who the minister is in Abingdon now. Powell is doing well and had another son named Armistead Thomas after the grandfathers. Blair is pleased with Texas where he is buying and selling stocks which he finds profitable, the nearest post office is in Goliad and he says the traveling agrees with him. Anne is in very bad spirits. Hugh is with Anne, but they are contemplating sending him to Uncle Landon because she does not want to send another child to Roman Catholic School. Caroline has a son born on July 8th that is named Bernard Gains after the Dr.'s father. Anna will be confined soon with her 11th child. Brother R sent his and his 2 boys, Armistead and Robert's, Daguerreotypes. Robert looks old. Brother A. is working on his river plantation. John is candidate for Clerk of the Senate. Feels solicitude for Frank and is anxious for John to send him to Powell until he is old enough for business. Visited Cousin Mary Barnet who lives in Yazoo City with her five children. In her most recent letter she wrote of losing her infant that was born when Mary C. visited.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLady in Vicksburg had sensitivity to light but an eye doctor helped her and she can now read and work. The Doctor sees patients from all over the US. Brother Robert to visit if she doesn't go to Virginia over the summer. All is well with Mary. Blair is in good health and was about to start moving cattle from the Colorado River to Matagorda Bay and is expected to be gone 3 months. Hopes Fanny will see Dr. Farrar and has heard from Sister Anne that while he is in Richmond he would try to see Fanny. Won't be home until the last of June unless someone is going to Jackson. Armistead can't come and Mary C. doesn't want to burden Powell because he brought her. Pris's baby is ill with Whooping Cough. Bettie and the rest are well. Unsure about John not sending Frank to school. Miss Nancy P. and David Minge are married. If Charles Field lived in Rosewell, where is Mrs. Tabb Catlett. Powell, Margaret, and Cousin Mary Barnet (Randolph) send their love.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3rd son of Brother Armistead passed away at age 5 of Dysentery after the Measles. The 3 older children had the measles at the same time but faired much more favorably. He suffered for 10 days. He was the most healthy and sprightly of the children. The baby is 13 months old and no bigger than a 6 month old. He contracted whooping cough in the spring while teething, followed by diarrhea, and then the measles when it was thought he would not live. Virginia became very ill the week after her brother died. Brother Armistead has been unwell for 2 months with diarrhea. Concerned about Frank. Powell does not teach at home now; he is employed at an academy 3 miles from home where he teaches languages. Dr. Farrar expects Prince Edward will go to Philadelphia in March because he has a son that will graduate then. Brother Robert might come to visit this winter and if so she might go back with him. Pris sends love. Bettie is very busy and sends love. Miss Lucy's health is bad. Blair is still in Texas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThinking of writing Fanny for 10 years but have always out it off. Settled 3 miles west of Sumterville, 15 miles north of Livingston and 8 miles southwest of Gainesville. House is a double log cabin with sheds on both sides. A fine sandy hill is 200 yards from the church and the garden and orchard are between the house and church. Moved an old female school house so as to have 5 rooms beside a dining room, cook room, and store room. Settled here in 1847 when bought 80 acres of land at $12 ½, 2 years ago bought another 80 at $10 and this spring bought 100 acres at $15. Brother-in-law owns half of everything except the last 100 acres in which he owns ¼. He takes care of the farm while Ben takes care of the schoolhouse. Charges $4 a month and allow them to quit when they choose. 3 children - all boys and the oldest will be 4 next September, the youngest is 3 months. The older children are spoiled rotten. Rarely leaves the house without Willie and his dog Prince and Ben's dog Blue. Only teach 6 hours a day. Live in a good neighborhood where all the people are industrious. The country has been healthy for the last 8 years. At Sumterville there are 2 schools, one for male and one for female. The male school is a military school taught by a Dinwiddian, a graduate of Virginia Military institute. The female school is taught by Mr. Davidson of Petersburg, a grandson of General Butts and graduate of the U.S. Naval School. In Livingston the female teacher, Mr. Brame, was born in Petersburg, and so the Dinwoodie is well represented here. Blair is still in Texas but speaks of coming in the summer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eYoungest boy, 2 ½ years old, died last March 1, 2 months after Mary left us which makes the loss of 3 loved ones in a year and a half. Molly's death was sudden and of an unaccountable sickness. She had been complaining for several weeks of pain in her bowels. Her baby was born August 13th and seemed to recover relatively quickly, gaining weight and looking healthy in only 2 months. Friend and relative of the doctor was married middle of October. Mary helped with the wedding and attended the parties looking as well as ever. Became involved in religious duties. Longed to see her deceased sister, Carry. Promised her that her children would be taken care of. Sunday before Christmas, she dined with Anne P. and seemed more cheerful. She had dinner with friends and ate some pressed souse which is the supposed immediate reason for her illness. The next morning she complained of excruciating pain and so the Dr. prescribed her medicine and sent for Dr. Linton. She sent for Anne P. at 9 o'clock as she grew worse where she was suffering from intense pain in her bowels and vomiting. Sent for Dr. Papin. She got better the following day, but at about midday she complained of a pain in her side and so she was given a little paregoric under Dr.'s orders. Left her room for a few minutes and when Anne P. returned to give her the prescribed medicine she was breathing very badly and could not be aroused. Called the doctor immediately who thought she had only slept too long and gave her brandy and succeeded in rousing her though she remained cold where she began praying with a stiff tongue, after which she could not be revived. The last words she said where for Lizzie to \"rub my hands\" By 10 o'clock she was a corpse. The boy contracted scarlet fever on a Thursday and passed away the following Tuesday morning about 9 o'clock. Fanny to go with Betty Lemoine and spend time with her Virginia relations. Went through 7 years in poverty. Received a letter from mother. Thankful that Mr. G. is a changed man and is a constant member of the Episcopal Church. Hugh is a very promising boy and assists Mr. Watt in teaching and so his own education costs nothing. Collects bills and makes nearly enough to cloth himself. Mag is rather rude and wild. Spot is a complete scape grace. He is the only one that goes to school. Fanny teaches Nan and Mag but could not manage Spot.  Mary's children are doing well.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eYellow fever broke here in August, but went to the country and were fortunate enough to escape it with the exception of one servant who went to town without the master's knowledge, but who has fully recovered. This is the winter the legislature meets and the town is filled with people. Bettie's being married and left us. Pris is not able to go out. Miss Fanny wishes to be with her again if she could afford it. Fanny has 3 children. Powell is the only one that writes often. He has 3 boys: William, Armistead Thomas, after the two grandfathers and Benjamin Powell. I named the two last. He sent money to have Mary C.'s daguerreotype taken and sent it to him. Blair is still in Texas. He made arrangements to visit last August but the yellow fever was everywhere in the way in which Jno was to come.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFanny is with Frances. Baby has been very sick for 2 months and has the worst sore eyes, but he is now getting better. Asks about Frances's soul and whether or not she is saved.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrote Mr. C. to meet in Richmond but Cholera is very bad in Richmond and so Mrs. Petrie thought it was best to stop in Augusta, Georgia. Fear Mr. Catlett never received telegraph. Crossing the York River, as well as the uncertainty of getting a conveyance to Gloucester deters her from going until she has heard from John or Mr. Catlett. Dr. jones went to Gloucester yesterday and if there wasn't word from John or Mr. Catlett, Mary C. would go with him today.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTried for many years to get Brother John to come to Alabama and join B.P. in a school. Contemplated raising money next fall to pay off John's debts in order to get him to Alabama. Would like to help John but doesn't want to injure himself or his family in the process. If Frank comes he will be treated as one of B.P.'s children especially if he is willing to learn a trade. Only teaches from 8-4. Blair is in Texas and pleased with the country there. He is attending to cattle on a 5 year contract. The oldest child, Wm. T., is good looking but it is feared he will give B.P. a lot of trouble. He can spell 2 and 3 letter words and doesn't go to school. Tommy is ugly and not so sprightly but is noble. B.P. is the flower of the flock in looks and generally a good boy who is hard to quiet once he gets started. Robt Hanna is rather large (15 lbs at 14 months) but is sprightly and otherwise healthy. Have 260 acres worth about $15 per acre. Work 5 hands and keep 2 women and a boy at the house. Made 19 bags of cotton last year which was worth about $700. School was worth about $1000. Owe about $3500 due next winter. Owed about $1000 and if this year is as profitable as the last, then they will be able to raise $2500. Expect to sell every negro except 3 and buy a new set. May sell them on credit to get 10% more. Trying to raise grain and stock because cotton is uncertain. May come to Virginia to buy new negroes if he succeeds in selling the ones he has. If this happens he will come and visit Fanny. Corn crop sold at $1 a bushel. Drought has been severe. The corn crop looks well and has begun to shoot. If there is a good rain once a week for the next 4 weeks the crop will be doubled. If this is the case there will be 50,000 bushels within 5 miles of this place. Finished cleaning wheat and made about 90 bushels. Wheat crop generally good with between 20 \u0026amp; 30 bushels to the acre. Thinks they will be able to sell 100 bushels for $1. Usually make enough sugar cane to keep the children and negroes chewing all year, but will hardly make seed this year. Wish Fanny could get agriculture friends to get a 1 or 2 of choice white wheat and send it to him in the mail between now and October. Margaret has gone to visit her Aunt who is in bad health. The boys have gone to Sumterville for preaching. Can't believe he is over 40 when he hardly feels 20. Mobile and Ohio Railroad is coming fast and will be 12 or 15 miles by the end of the year. Building a branch off it to Gainesville which will pass within 2 miles. The railroads will have a considerable effect on the price of land. Land is cheaper here than anywhere else. Added a second floor to his home sand is now a very comfortable dwelling with 8 rooms and a large room for boarders. Wants Brother John's post office address.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWorries that Fanny is unwell and wishes that she comes to visit. Brother Robert said he was going to write Fanny and see her this summer, which it is assumed he has not done. Wonders if Mr. Catlett will be in Richmond this summer, what the baby's name is and why she has not received a lock of hair. Armistead is going to carry Charlie to Alabama to Powell's school. Powell still wants Frank to go to his school.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBrother Robert's Daughter Fanny died on her way home from New York. Brother John has given him trouble. In Frank's last letter he said that his father was sending him to Uncle Powell's in Alabama as soon as he was out of debt. Would like to know how much John owes and Powell would like to know if John would come so they could have a school. If he could be certain that John would come,  he would make arrangements for a larger school the following year. Thinks that Armistead will send Willie and that Anne will send Spot to Powell next year to school especially since the railroad will make it only a 2 day ride from Richmond. Costs $5 to go to Mobile by train. Stayed with a granddaughter of Cousin Tabb in Greensborough. Sally Tabb and Henry said she talked about the family often. Met a lady from Rockbridge County who knew many of the same people Mary C. knew from Prince Edward. One of her daughters married Ben Smith who is now a professor in the Union Seminary. Eye sight is getting worse. Not given up on Mr. Catlett send a daguerreotype of the children.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrouble with mail service sending and receiving letters. Ill after visit. Mr. Wood wishes to buy a farm in Cumberland but was unable to and so he bought a comfortable residence in another part of town. Uncle Raymond Minor lost his wife just after they moved to Cumberland leaving him with a 2 month old infant which he begged her to take. The child's name is Elvira C. Minor and is just 10 years old. Not sent her or Rose to school except music lessons. Ellie calls her Marmy and Rose calls her sister because that's what she had heard her brother call her all those years. Rose's mother died 4 years ago and her father, 41, married a 21 year old last fall. Health is bad. Mr. Wood is sick as well. M.S. Wood's mother's health is better than it once was but has lost all sight in one eye and is unable to write.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBettie is one of the finest children and was christened Bettie Burwell. Looking for Brother Joh who is coming to live in Evergreen to work in the bookstore that Brother A bought. Brother R had a stroke. Since Fanny's death he has turned very grey according to Anna. Hear from Powell very often who was visited by Armistead over Christmas. Anne is doing well and Miss Caroline is with her. Brother and Pris went to a masked ball with F and Nanie. They got home before 11.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoved to Texas where B.P. bought land on the Lavacca River. 260 acres of land with 100 enclosed and 70 in cultivation for $1500. Frank left yesterday. Not able to leave before February or March. Wish to send 1 or 2 Negroes and to hire someone to plant the crops so that profits will not be lost. Only 4 days travel to Indianola.  Frank will live with Blair who is stock raising. Blair will give him $150 a year. Wishes to know the price of good plow boys from ages 12 to 15 and if Mr. Catlett would find some and send them to New Orleans. Hear very rarely from Vicksburg.  Benny is rather puny and has had a fever for a day or two.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUncle Pow bought a place in Jackson and expects to move there in April. Half dozen neighbors in four miles. Bound to the North by Carancahua River and on the west and south by the bay of the same name. Uncle Blair's land that of deceased Wm Miller, is 5000 acres of land in this tract. 6000 head of cattle. He expects to brand 1200 calves and sell 400 beef cattle this year. Thinks Charley would like to live there with Frank and Blair. Aunt Harriet is a very fine woman. Uncle Robert moved to Charlotte, Mecklenburg County NC. Will send a Texas Almanac.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRunning away from yellow fever. Going to Mr. Burr Garland's plantation that is 6 miles from Jackson. Packing for 3 or 4 months because it will be that long until they are able to come back. Grandma was here all summer and was taken with one of her fits in which everyone thought she would die, but she is doing better now and heading for Dingle. Aunt Pris and Uncle Armistead spent the day here yesterday. Uncle A drove with a high fever and has been quite sick since he went to the swamp. Frank was very ill in last letter from Texas. Charlie Burwell is in college at Princeton. Hugh is in St. Louis with Tim to practice Law. Mammy Aggie has been dead a year last March.   Write to Vicksburg because there are several men there who have had yellow fever and will bring the mail to Fannie.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMother died. For the last 8 weeks she was confined to her bed and was basically blind but her mental vigor remained. Monday at half past 9 she died without a struggle. Very few of her children were with her. Brother A was at court and didn't return until Wednesday morning. She was interred on Wednesday and is now resting with William and Bettie.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLilly, Uncle Armistead's second daughter died. She was taken sick before Jinnie. Grief so great for Jinnie's loss that can't feel Lilly's. Aunt Carrie and Maggie are staying at the Barrens until Carrie goes to Virginia with Uncle Burwell. Also included is the obituary of Virginia Burwell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBusy cow driving. Make an abundance of corn for bread. Uncle A lost 2 daughters within a very short time with Grandma following shortly after that. Vicksburg is a very sickly place and it is good that Aunt Anne and her family are leaving it. Aunt Anne to Virginia, Nan to St. Louis, Mag to school with Aunt Anna, Spot to school in St. Louis, and Hugh is still in St. Louis. Uncle Pow and family were well a few weeks ago.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComment on life in Texas. Writing to Frances in hopes that Sister Ann is with her. No smoke house on property and all eatables are kept in a cabin that is about 8 square feet. No corn crib or stable. Get corn and flour from New Orleans and kill a hog as needed. The stock is fed by the pasture from the Navidad to the Lavaca River. Only 12 cows, last year raised 10 heifer calves and 1 steer calf. 5 mares and fillies, 2 buggy horses and 4 mules and 5 yoke of oxen. Never run more than three plows at a time so that there is always a team able to work. Break land with 2 or 4 yoke of oxen. Work the crop with mules and horses and a single yoke of oxen. No crop last year, only 4 bales of cotton on 50 acres and no corn. Blair goes 8 to 10 days in the cow driving season sleeping outside without taking his boots off, he has made about $1000 a year. Complains of hardships and wishes to get rid of his contract which is effective 3 more years. Hair and beard almost white and looks 10 years older than Ben, but his health is better here than in Alabama. Frank one of the best cow hands on the range. Immigration here has increased in the last few years, but last year's drought slowed this immigration. Most of the newcomers are planters. Two Prestons of Missouri (Landon and Shaw), kin to the Virginia Prestons, have settled on the Navidad about 5 miles from Ben. Had another daughter last month, so they now have 4 sons and 3 daughter and all are in good health. The newest girl is named Martha Catherine. Try to teach the 5 oldest but they do not like books. Very mild winter. Can get oysters from 20 miles away. Last ham of bacon was from Alabama. Until this year killed deer and turkey but this year they have been scarce. Probable that Texas will declare itself independent and it is doubtful that she will enter into the Southern Confederacy. Hope no black republic will ever rule. Grieves that he has to eat corn from a Republican state this year.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eState of affairs has made money matters very hard in the South. The Comanche Indians have been coming down on the settlers killing them and stealing everything. Mr. W.B. Grimes started a rancho on the Leona which empties into the Frio. Had 2200 head of cattle and 22 cow horses. The Indians penned 20 of the horses in their own pen close to the house and the two they couldn't open.  One they shot and the other they frightened so much that he could not be helped. One started down the Leona to warn the other settlers but the Indians had hid in the gully and when O Neal passed, 40 rose behind him on G's horses and almost caught him because his horse was broke down and has already run 7 miles. If he had run 50 more yards, then they would have had his scalp. They killed 2 men and mangled a young lady so badly they thought she would die. One man they scalped and cut the skin off the bottom of his feet and made him run through the thorns, then skinned his beard off, shot 20 copper spiked arrows into him and then cut them out, picked a hole in the back of his neck, shot him through with a musket ball, cut out his heart, then cleaned off the road and stretched him across it and made 9 marks by the side of him. The lady was scalped but is still alive. The two men who take care of G's stock told F.M. Flournoy and son killed Woolfork. Woolfork shot four times and stabbed 5 times and Flournoy's son died immediately. Corn is 6 or 7 inches high. Uncle B and family are not home because they went to Texana Friday for preaching.  Uncle B joined the Presbyterian Church yesterday. Be at home about 4 days every month from cattle driving.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn Petersburg 3 weeks. Hugh came the Wednesday before Anne left and stayed one night because he had to go to Memphis where he expects to get a commission under the Confederate States in Col Bowen's regiment. He left the day Eliza was buried. She died Wednesday the 12th and was buried the next day at 4 o'clock. Sam and her brothers arrived after she was already gone. Left Petersburg Monday morning and joined Nannie B. who had left the Friday before in Hillsboro. Robert is going to join the hornet's nest, a company in Col Hill's regiment at Yorktown. People here been busy today fixing boxes for the North Carolina regiments. Robert leaves tonight and Florence Morton goes as far as Petersburg with him. Anna is going to Hillsboro as well as Willie who is going there to study medicine. Armistead is in the Calvary Company near Little Rock.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComfort to have Bob stationed near Frances and wish that Armistead was with him. Armistead joined the Calvary Company in Arkansas and was stationed near Little Rock.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAunt Carrie staying with Aunt Mary since news of Uncle Sam's illness. He is at his Mississippi plantation. Letter from Cousin Mattie. Not a word from Spot. Hear from Hugh in an indirect way; he is in Kentucky near Columbus. Heard through General Meems that Uncle Armistead got over the river safely and is expected to get on without difficulty.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSam died. Fell at the battle near Boonsborough, Maryland on Sunday the 14th. Thought to have initially died at Harper's Ferry but he wasn't near Harper's Ferry. General Garnett had fallen in Harper's Ferry and the similarity in the names had caused the confusion. Brother Landon's son, Maurice, who was Sam's aide, accompanied his remains. He had telegraphed twice but no dispatch was recorded. He had joined the church two years ago and was a consistent and praying Christian.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSchool began the 1st of the month. Wife had an accident that confined her to her room for 2 weeks. Anxious about Armistead. He is in General Price's army. Not heard from in more than a month. John's regiment has been ordered to Suffolk and is expected to fight soon. His regiment is Colonel Owen the 53rd. Willie was in Richmond and it is rumored that his regiment has been ordered to the same place. His regiment is the 43rd Colonel Kenan. John is Ass. Quarter Master and Willie is apothecary which allows them both to be free from onerous camp duty.  School has 30 boarders and 34 day students and 5 more boarders are coming in October. Several refugees, 5 grown persons. 2 children and 2 servants in addition to the Episcopal minister, his wife and servant. In total there are 39 regular boarders. Flour is $28 per barrel and butter is 50 or 60 cents per pound, and everything in the same proportion. Supplies can scarcely be had at any price. Can get shoes for $8 and because the price will only rise, will have the shoes made and sent to Petersburg unless otherwise instructed. Member of church sick in hospital in Lynchburg. His wife has written repeated but has heard nothing in return. His name is J.L. Todd and is in Christian Hospital Ward no. 3. Please make inquiry so that the wife can be informed. Congregation has lost 19 young men from wounds and sickness in the company.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHugh's health improved and left the 4th for the army. He is Lieutenant Colonel of the 1st Missouri Regiment and expects to go to Missouri with Price soon. Received letter from Hugh while he was in Charlotte where he stayed with Brother Robert. Brother Robert has a good school and several refugees boarding, fortunately they were able to buy corn flour, meat, and sugar at reasonable prices. Maggie was ill but has since recovered and gone to Buller Clairborne's to visit. Hugh was in Richmond but was unable to see Mr. Catlett. Brother John received crops and they are a great help.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHugh not hurt in the battle near Grand Gulf. Spotswood is doing well. University of Alabama closes on the 5th of June because of scarcity in provision, a month early. Because he has been there 2 semesters he is able to come home for break even though it is an expensive and dangerous trip. If he returns to university he will be the only senior. Expect Brother Landon the last of June or 1st of July. His son, Maurice, is in the 2nd Virginia Cavalry. Girls and Hugh spent Christmas at Buller Clairborne's and met with Sarah Rose who is also staying there. Mr. William Waller and Cousin Jennie Waller were married and saw Caroline when they passed through on their way to Charleston. Mr. Waller said that Timberneck had burned.  In letter from Nannie B., found out that Anna has been ill with pneumonia but was getting better. Caroline in the worst spirits. Corn meal is $8-10 a bushel, butter $2-3, eggs $1.25. If the war continues, will not be able to keep the house next winter.  Mag fixing old dress for Aunt Caroline. Have knitted 4 pairs of stockings and 2 pairs of gloves. There was a raid on the Central Railroad and the Canal. Cousin James Garland lost his youngest son, William. He died at his father's about 4 weeks ago and left his wife, daughter of Dr. Goode, who is expecting. Uncle Hudson is well. Cousin Boyd nurses him like an infant. Aussie Slaughter who married Mr. Broadnax, has a son who is a few day's old.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGoing to dentist tomorrow and Saturday for operation. Cousin Nan is lovely, beautiful, and sweet. Hettie feeling unpretty. Aunt Anne is looking well. Cousin Mag is full of sparkling wit and is very pretty. Garlands are sweet. Aunt C. is charming. Worries about Pa.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUpon arrival found Miss Garnett who has taken in the sister-in-law of Mr. Wilcox Brown and the Cousin of A E's great friend, John Thompson Brown, and is said to be a cousin of ours through Winstons. Spent a day at the Cristal Palace. The program began at 12:30 with the band of the Royal 2nd Artillery, a play by the company's troupe, then some military music by the band of the House Guards, followed by a choral concert of 200 performers and finally fireworks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUncle Landon's business keeps him busy. He is to finish what needs to be done today and then take the following days to sight see and  go to Oxford and Cambridge. Wanted to go to Portsmouth to see the Arctic Expedition off, but expenses were too high. In Paris for 3 weeks starting next Thursday. Miss Garrett and Spotswood went to Church to hear the Archbishop. Met Miss Emily Mason as well as two girls from Baltimore, Miss Jenkins and Miss Rowland (Miss Mason's niece). Miss Garnett to be in Switzerland this summer as a guest of Miss Skipp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrite to Richard in Texas once a month. Good health and travels 20 miles once a month to preach. Going to Charlotte to spend 3 weeks with sons. John has a flourishing school and his children are well. Mary married Ben Lacy and lives near Robert Burwell. She has 3 children, 2 girls and a boy, the youngest is 2 months old. Nannie teaches music in the school. Armistead has 3 children; the 2 daughters are almost grown. The oldest, Ella, is in Robert's school.  Ed married Miss Wilkenson of Augusta and has 4 children. Will is in poor health and has no children. Bob Strudwick is married, living in Durham, and has 2 children. Robert has 5 great-great-grandchildren and numerous grandchildren. Dan and wife have been in mountains of Virginia. Richard is a pastor of a church in Denton, Texas and is married with a daughter named Fanny. Since the death of Mr. Crow a year ago, Nannie Crow has been having trouble. She has 5 children and is able to live comfortably on what Mr. Crow left her. Robert is very feeble and unable to undertake long trips.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLost Edmund Strudwick on April 1, 1887. He left behind a wife and 4 children. Pastor Dr. Miller said that he passed away peacefully. Left his family well provided for. Mattie will remain in Charlotte at the present. Her father, mother, and sister will stay wither. Robert will soon be 86. John has been sick for 3 months. He is improving and has been encouraged to go to the springs this summer by his doctor. Nannie Crow has been sick for 2 or 3 months.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJar of Lard arrived to Mrs. Catlett. Mr. Mann offered to deliver it in person or it would have arrived sooner. Sent the jar to Court House for mutual friend Lucy Ann Wood to see that it is safely delivered.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNo news from St. Louis since April. Living is terribly expensive. Send soap to Brother John in Richmond at the Auditor of Public Accounts and he will express ship it to me.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten during Civil War. Brother John and Alfred at cars to see Anne off.  Met Mr. Lynch, a brother of John Loving. Called Mrs. Robertson to visit with Nannie Burwell. Mollie May was expected from Norfolk yesterday. Sally Harrision is in Brunswick and Molly is staying at May's. Unknown how long Anne will remain in Virginia but refuses to leave without seeing son. President Davis arrived last night and was to go to Richmond in an extra train at 8:30. Mr. Smith's is far enough out of town that nothing was seen or heard. Lucy and Anne to ride downtown to see Mollie. Mr. Smith angry with Lucy's Cousin, Mr. John Catlett, because he has invited them to visit him and has gone to Petersburg without doing so.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFanny passed away after a painful 2 week illness.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSend Miss Fanny handkerchiefs which she has marked tolerably for her wedding.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Dr. Walker Jones recommending Miss M. Fox as a companion and assistant. Wrote to decline the offer, but she may suit Sally\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBusiness in Mathews court. Reading of Mr. Nelson's letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWife's brother and he went to hear Mr. Langham preach. Charles and Nanie visit. Sent Captain Jones with articles for memorandum. Gala the next day. Senate adjourned for Virginia to vote for Pierce and King.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: his son John's behaviour at the University.  Son (John) borrowing money in Richmond; suspected of gambling while at school. John refused to meet with him while he is in Charlottesville. John asked to withdraw from school\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSlave (Betsy) purchased for Dr. Nelson for $770. Attending Dr. Funsten's wedding and visiting John in Charlottesville along the way. Worried about (son) John's progress in School and his assumed gambling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn (son) with him in Richmond but to go home soon. Senate is not productive and only spending the people's money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Dudley elected president against wishes. Major Taliaferro disappointed with outcome. Dinner with governor. Legislature not productive.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWife's Brother (John) visited. Met with Miss Louiza Seawell and Mrs Roberts (formerly Miss Ann Burwell). Butcher animals and sell for profit if possible. Coming down before Christmas as will Charles and Nanie. Mr. Hunter to be elected as Senator of United States.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLegislature during the week and church on Sunday. Previous Sunday attended morning service by Mr. Minnigerode at St. Paul and evening service by Mr. Duncan at Trinity. Met with brother of Mr. John Rose and was informed of health of Sarah. Going to Washington to be there during congressional sessions. Governor wrote letter to Tammany Hall opposition which caused measures to be taken by the senate. Governor wishes to be president. Kill beef while weather is good. Informed by Miss. L. Seawell that Mrs. A. B. Catlettto threw party at Tavern and would like details of the event though his family will probably not be invited. Wm B. Taliaferro elected Major General of Va. Militia. Gen. Boykin is not happy with the results.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCold worsened. Heard Mr. Dawson of Georgia speak at a lecture for the Mount Vernon Association for two hours and was not impressed with his lecture. Celebration on the 22nd with a grand state ball at Ballards and a dinner at the American. General Canwell plays part in festivities. Listened to debate on freedmans bill. Opposes the taxation of oysters. Lieutenant Governor sent for media because he was charged with malfeasance in office. Snow almost gone. Wishes Dr. Nelson to drive mare so that she is not idle.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSon had lost letter from wife. Son got drunk and lost coat and as a result was forced to take blankets from the hotel. Son accused of larceny. Extremely upset with son's behavior and his representation of the family. To go home soon. Sickly for several days. Sell muttons if possible. Mrs. Caroline Garland is with him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLikes how Dr. Griffin teaches. Inquires about fowl and a rooster given to her by John Tabb.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHomes elaborate and homes as well as slaves were under the control of families for generations. Entertaining in an elegant way. Large parties took up the whole lower floor. Food was served in a room upstairs. Many guests stayed for breakfast. Life in Gloucester has changed from luxury and ease to service and self-sacrifice. Gloucester was formerly the residence of Wm. B. Taliaferro, Mr. John Tyler Seawell, Mr. Boswell Seawell, Col. Warner Throckmorton Jones, Molly Elliot Seawell, and Sally Nelson Robins.   Photocopy copy of Mss and TMs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotocopy of Mss and TMs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMen returned home and they were cared for. Upon their return many gave letters to women and were later married in their home. Christmas 1918 associated with camps filled with wounded soldiers. Agreement to not spend money on their own family but instead use it to benefit the returning soldiers. Met with Lithuanian man in camp. At the beginning of the war, household was filled with nurses from the New Zealand troop. Work of the Red Cross Canteen. Photocopy of two TMs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSketch of Mary Armistead (Catlett) Jones's life. Happiness until the War. House refuge for soldiers when they were in Gloucester Point and Yorktown. Nanny Garland (Mother's niece) visited wishing she had 10 brothers to join the southern Army, but she only had 2 brothers (1 was killed; he was a Lt. Colonel from the University of Virginia). After war, man in Missouri wrote Nanny saying he found young Garland in Franklin, Tennessee where he gave him a cup of water before he died a short time later. In remembrance of this he also sent a silver cup inscribed with \"In Memory of a Cup of Cold Water\". Soldier from Georgia died in their home. Her two brothers escaped the war unscathed and lived to be moderately old. People poor after war. Scarcity of food - lived off of corn bread \u0026amp; fried meat. Education was troublesome – father formerly employed teachers for her brothers but once they came of age, her family had to drive 4 miles to brother-in-laws house to be taught by Dr. Griffin (Earl of 'Traquaire'). First great invention she remembers is the sewing machine because it made women's lives easier. After the sewing machine was the telephone which helped to unite all of Tidewater, Virginia. By the time of the telephone, she had lived at her old home (Timberneck which her Grandfather built) for 9 years, where her 4 children were born. Father's mother was Ann Carter, the granddaughter of King Carter of \"Cortoman\" on the Rappahannock River.  Mother was Fanny Burwell, daughter of Col. Armistead Burwell (direct descendent of Lewis Burwell of Carter's Creek in Gloucester). Powhatan's residence with distinct old chimney directly across creek from her home. Mr. Charles Campbell visited old chimney. Saw gas and electricity introduced to allow women to have small kitchens. Automobile. Flying machine. Wireless telegraph. Radio. Only younger brother, Carter, and she remain of their family. Husband died 7 years before. Has 6 grandchildren. Expressions used by servant. \"Uncle\" George caught and prepared oysters for her 16th birthday. White mammy was housekeeper who idolized her mother's children and is remembered for her faith in God. Grandmother Ann Walker Carter, married John Catlett, jr. of King William County, Virginia in 1780. Their first daughter was named \"Hetty\" after a Quaker nurse who nursed John back to health in Philadelphia. Grandfather built 'manor house' along the York River, 4.5 miles above Yorktown. Aunt Hetty married Mr. Benjamin Waller of Williamsburg. Gave miniature to son's wife (married his mother's niece who was her 1st cousin). Father had 7 sisters: Polly married Col. Thruston, Nancy married Field, Matilda married Morris, Lucy married Baytop, Sally married Yates, Martha married Banks, then Thruston. Brother Charles died at age 19. Father inherited all the land of Grandfather. Topaz brooch given to mother by her brother Armistead Burwell. 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Includes letters of Mary Cole Turnbull Burwell and her children including Armistead Burwell, Benjamin Powell Burwell, Frances King Burwell Catlett, Robert Burwell, William T. Burwell (at the United States Military Academy), Charles Blair Burwell, and concerning these children and her other children Elizabeth Margaret Burwell Putnam and Anne Burwell Garland.","Subjects include family, courtship and marriage, religion, setting up and teaching schools in Virginia, North Carolina, and Alabama, economics, travel, sickness, childbirth, and slavery. Includes a poem concerning love between two slaves. The Panic of 1837 is shown in the Burwell letters from the 1830's through 1850's.","There are letters from John Walker Carter Catlett to his wife Frances King Burwell Catlett. Catlett had children by an earlier marriage, some of whom are mentioned in the letters.","Also included is a letter by Elizabeth Keckley, an enslaved individual and later a published author, dated April 25, 1844 (Box 1 folder 14).","See also: Southern Women and their Families in the 19 th  Century Papers and Diaries Series C Reel # 01 and #02 in Swem Library's microforms area, call number HQ1438 .V5 S68","Aunt Charlotte's baby named Lucy. Aunt Mary's baby has 2 teeth. Blue stuff coat bought by Ma from Mr. Biglow.  Mrs. Smith teaching arithmetic. Will and Doctor teaching grammar. Doctor had tooth removed because of toothache. Sister Mary is very sick but improving. Christmas gifts from Dr. Nin and Miss Lane. Mr. Hutchinson visiting (friend of Mr. Lane). Mr. McVicar went to Charlottesville. Brother Armistead went to Petersburg. Went to Mrs. Bishop's on Christmas day and saw Miss Francina who asked about you.  Letter from Ann Syndor. Ann Eliza sent candy.","August day. Longs to stay in Virginia. African Americans love as well. 2 lovers, Mingo and Kate. Kate was beautiful and a maid. Mingo was in his prime. Mingo is African American and in love with Kate who is also African American. They were married.","William Burwell is home and wishes to move out. Brother Jno failed attempt to get into academy and is now teaching school in Tuscaloosa that according to William is a very good school. Hopes to have 20 scholars. Went on 2 deer hunts but didn't kill anything. Many deer on William's plantation. Buck says many deer are in Alabama where he purchased land. Went to Prince Edward and heard Mr. Staunton preach as well as visiting with old acquaintances. Stayed at Mr. Biglow's Saturday night and at Mr. Anderson's Sunday night. Miss M. Williams is pretty severe. Mr. A has 8 boarders but only 4 of them were there when she was. Monday went to Charlotte court with Mr. A where they heard Mr. Randolph's speech and resolution. Went to Dick Venable's that night where his wife looks like an old woman. Not home until Thursday at 12 o'clock. Will write Sister Anne. Pleased with Miss Frances. March 1, 1833 - Pa wishes to put up tobacco in March. Believes August is the best month for putting up tobacco and that he should wait until then. R.B. lies rather than tell the truth because it is convenient. Wants to hear Mr. G's big gun and how he fires it as well as his fate. Respects to him Landon, Sister Mary and Brother A. Intends to write brother Jno.  Wants to see William, hear from Brother Jno and Ned Steptoe before she makes plans for the next year, possibly to go to Texas. Conflicted between staying and leaving. Doesn't want to leave the country/state of her fathers. Possibly come back and visit relatives and also make new ones. March 2 - went to see Blair but he was gone to Lynchburg. Cousin Laetitia sends love. Mr. Tinsely is here. Don't forget guard. Brother Jno traded James for a mule and ultimately also sold the mule for $50. Jno changed professorship but will try and get him another offer. William bought 23,000 acres of land on the red river in Texas for $250. Owns 28-30,000 acres in all.","Wanted to move away before Christmas and go to Stoneland, leaving Anee with bairns, but Mr. Ennes placed obstacles in the way and have decided to stay another year. \"The boy\" is quiet and his expected name is Armistead (in reality this is John Bott). Thought of Mr. Plummer because he was a dear friend. Mary is delicate, but a good child who has recently spent time with her grandparents and has returned spoiled. Wish Martha would come down for Aunt Harrison because it doesn't appear she will live much longer because she is suffering. Wishes Fan would become saved so that she too could have the peace that Aunt Harrison has at this time in her life. Give love to my parents and Mary \u0026 Caroline Garland.","Received letter from Capt. Overby. Ma is uneasy. Letter from Sister Ann that said she had received a letter from Sister Anna which had stated that I was sick and was under the care of a Thomasonian Doctor. No need for Ma to be uneasy. Has gotten well so they should not worry. Not be possible to go to Boydton in the fall. Business is commencing and will be very busy. Wants 1 or 2 shirts and a few socks. Hard to buy clothes with small salary and doctors' bills. Mr. Garland's mother is low. Silas Wright professed religion. Give love to family and tell Ma not to worry. Give respects to Uncle Lewis. Saw Uncle Harrison in town the other day. Tired of Petersburg and wish to leave.","Send shawl to Boydton by Mrs. Garland. Afraid that she is sick. Shug impatient to go home.","Send by Adams the articles she ordered. Pa and Ma unwell. Pa to put off trip. Hand is numb and it makes it difficult to write.","Involved with business and have little time to reply. State of affairs is alarming and distressing. Men failing daily for large amounts. Money rare. Change from extended credit to cash system. South not the place for poor people. Vicksburg is a pleasant place. Most women are married but there is one that catches his eye though he wouldn't marry now and risk his children growing up in poverty. Situated in Dr. Turnbull's family. Tell Miss Pris to come to VBurg as soon as she pleases. No news everything is occupied with money arrangements. Trial of contested election for mayor of the town. Matter decided against me after 3 days of speechifying. Criminal court and civil court to open soon and will thus be in court for several months. If promissory notes do not increase in value, lawyers will be driven from the bar. Unwilling to work any wager on credit and compelled to quit for capital to carry on business. Tell William not to leave present employment. Regret not having gone into merchandise. Deal with worst of our species. Like to come to Virginia in the summer, but won't be able to do so because want to leave Vicksburg better than came. Tell William to call Messer Holderby and McPheeters to acknowledge the receipt of a bill on R. Turnbull by Dr. for $100. Fees for collection are $10 which he will get if money is paid.","Arrived safely at 3 o'clock and found Mr. Garland. Spent evening at capital listening to Loco foco Speech on the sub bill. Ladies congregated in front of the supurb building to listen to Marine band. Leave for New York by train tomorrow evening. Get to W point on Saturday. Will be accompanied by Major John Garland as far as New York. Write at Mansfield when I reach W Point. Love to sister Ann and C.","In good health. Many classmates thinking of leaving. 3 or 4 cadets speaking of going to Texas. Court Martial against 2 or 3 cadets for violations of regulations by frolicking. Rob has returned. Bella has been sick.","June 20 - saw Powell last Sunday and he was well. Attended an Examination. Congress assembled an election for speaker and clerk. Mr. Garland \"thrown higher than a pine by reformers\". Cousin Lewis is well. Crops are good. Love to mother. July 20 - letter came after left. Will is doing well and is a Corporal. Sally Depre's death. Mr. Stansbury reads German romances to us every evening. Dr. Goodwyn died. Eliza's music is going well. Nannie and Frank are sweet and improving. Mary C. Burwell to send Powell's letter the next week unless she hears otherwise, send socks by Ned. Frances King Burwell to John – wishes to hear of Washington visit.","Spent Monday evening with Mr. Gaines. Betty and Lucy enjoyed the evening. Mr. Campbell was all devotion. Mr. Knecht gave fine music. Heard Miss Octavia Branch sing. Mr. Knecht is coming tomorrow evening for Fanny's birthday. Letter from Bro. William and he is well. Lucy won't be back for a fortnight. Wish Mrs. Garland lived here. Mr. and Mrs. Witlock and Susan Robinson dined here last night. Likes Susan Robinson. Mrs. Garland makes children work. Sister Anna been in bed all week. Children going to Mr. Mallory's next week.","Fanny left Mansfield. Mary leaves for Mecklenburg on the 28th. Received letter from Landon whose Barouche is at her service all the time. Answered Cousin Ann's letter. Stir in Hillsboro with wedding parties of Mr. Cameron from Petersburg who married Miss Walker daughter of Mrs. John Walker. Anna went to visit Mrs. Cameron (mother of Mr. Walker Cameron). Like to see Caroline. Wrote Bet. Wrote all the boys and only heard back from Will. Not heard from John in a long time and worried about his children. Little Frank growing fast and his health is improving. Wishes brother John would become independent. Uncertain how long to stay in Mecklenburg.  Anxious to be home. Direct letter to Boydton in Landon's care. Wants to know who Mrs. Waller is because Waller sounds familiar. Robert and Anna send love. Hannah sends love and has improved her bad temper.","Miss Betty spent evening at Mr. Powell's last Friday with other ladies. Mr. and Mrs. Randolph came to visit Saturday night and stayed all day Sunday. Mr. Jones went to Mrs. Powell's as a trick played on him. Mr. Jones's horse ran away from him, but Jim retrieved and returned the horse to town. Betty Scott to be married on May 3rd. Mrs. G and Miss Bets gone to town to get book muslin for Miss Bet's frock. Miss Betty Scott to marry Dr. James Boisseau. Nannie is pretty and learning alphabet. Busy making shirts. Need to make Miss Bet's frock to wear to Miss Betty's wedding. Miss Anne and Miss Charlotte aren't lacing corsets from the bottom. Miss Charlotte isn't holding her head up. Mr. Randolph looks like a 60 year old man – beard is quarter of an inch. Maj Hughs has an inch long beard. Mary sick with ague and fever. Mistress in Boydton, to return after commencement when Mr. Garland goes up. Miss prospect of 2 beaux:  Dr. Spencer and Mr. William Tornson.","Examination commences Monday. Ma was in Mecklenburg and doing very well. She expects to be at Mansfield for W.T. Burwell's arrival home and come home by cars or steamboat from New York by way of Washington.","Working again in pedagoging. School commenced and consists of 15 scholars. 10 studying languages and higher Algebra, Geometry, and Chemistry; all others are studying grammar, geography, or arithmetic. School is limited to 20. Employed for 5 months and to receive $300 as well as board. If pleased with performance could have the school for several years. If not pleased be transferred to another school which pays better but requires more work. Objects to plan of establishing a permanent school and getting Fan a female school. Couldn't remain in one place and longs to move twice a year so the plan would be impractical. Try to help Fan get a position as an independent teacher or assistant in an academy. If B.P was to settle there would be a better chance of establishing a female school. Property has declined from 25 to 50 to 75% and is still declining. Crops doing well. Spent 3 weeks of April in Vicksburg where Brother A and wife are doing well. Blair is at Abram's doing little but BP hopes to get him something in Warren County Miss where Jno Bolling (husband of Lucy Randolph) who has 4 sons who he hopes to hire someone to teach them for a few hours a day because he doesn't want to send them to school. Blair to try and go next winter. Bolling is paying $300 and doesn't want them to teach more than 3 hours a day. Offered a school at $800 plus board, but unsure whether or not to take it. Wrote to Sam Sanders.","Oct 18 - Escaped fever (congestive) . Good many deaths and a lot of sickness but believes country is now entirely healthy. In Gainesville, 40 deaths since the 1st of January which contains approximately 1500 inhabitants. Many scholars have been sick which resulted in school not be out until the 1st week in December. Continue here until June 1 for $400 and board. Expect 20-25 scholars. Blair is going to try and spend winter with BP. Professed religion along with 6 or 8 others. Not connected to any church but expect to join the Presbyterian Church. Became acquainted with Mr. Kirkpatrick (brother of HP who was an old classmate) who is an excellent preacher and is settled in Gainesville. Oct 20 – Ma has no time to write so Bettie is sending letter to F.K. Mr. Leyburn has returned and is looking well. Mr. John Atkinson preached yesterday with an interesting account of Texas. Mr. Garland, Sam, and Hugh are with them. Hugh is sweet but has cough that may be whooping cough. Forwarded with note to Miss F. K. Burwell, Gloucester C. H.","Fanny needs to meet with the Baytops. Mr. Garland is with Mary C. Burwell. Best for Fanny to go to Gloucester Point with Mr. B.","Brother John came to visit Anne. Aunt Bott introduced him to the children (Johnny and Molly). Mr. Burwell went to Prince Edward for a meeting of the board. John is ill so Dr. Strudwick came and gave him calomel and oil saying he had too much of a headache for quinine. Dr. Long, Mr. Jno Kirkland, and Mr. Jno Norwood came to see John but he was too sickly to visit yesterday.   Aunt Bott and Anne set with him and Mr. Schell sleeps in the same room. Got wheat meal for Hannah to make John a salt rising. Had chill at Mr. Lacy's in Raleigh, where he stayed a day, but not nearly as bad as what he has now. Mr. B. home on Saturday. Brother John has been teaching in Mr. Bingham's school. Mary and Brother John in the house.  Mr. Waddelll lives in with Betty and Fanny teaching music. John willing to try if the salary suits. Mr. Bingham has not been by yet. Mrs. Strudwick in house. Fanny in Mansfield.","Letter from Cousin Roberts. Lottie unwell yesterday. Daughter is flourishing. Sick servants in Mansfield have improved.","Fanny to travel with Mr. Baytrop so as to not travel without someone protecting her. Betty taken with auge on way home so Anne sent for M.C. to care for her. Dr. May saw her and Betty got better after 10 days in bed. Found Charlotte and lizzy sick but they are doing better. Sister Anne had a daughter this morning with red hair who weighed 12.5 pounds but both mother and child are doing well now. Heard from John last week. No word from William. Letter from cousin Ann last week – little prospect for school in her neighborhood. Christian Burwell married with only Mr. Reed's father and mother as well as his sister and her husband. Randolph in one of his worst humors. Bettie is well but with a bad complexion. Aunt Bettie busy making a mantilla of two old frocks. Added notes by C. M. Garland and \"Bettie\".","Hugh has whooping cough. Respects to Mr. Baystop and family as well as Mr. Stubs.","Received letter by Mr. Stubs. Moving to Hillsboro at Christmas. Bettie will be joining to teach music and possibly French at her brother's school where her salary is not fixed but will be given board. Possibly receive $400-500 but the pay will likely be less next semester. Bettie willing to join but doesn't want to teach among strangers. Anne anxious to send Mary somewhere. Mr. G wishes to send them to Roxbury. Sam and Hugh are here and will leave in the evening. Hugh brought Whooping cough. Baby and Frank will have it as well as Bettie because she has never had it. Bettie has had cold all fall. Bettie has been in town more than a week. Servants:  Mr. Arristides Smith to hire Hannah. He will also get Lucy for her victuals and clothes so that she can stay in the house. Charlotte might stay because of Anne. Amy will stay but it is unknown how she will do without her mother. Thought about writing Armistead to let him know of financial situation but it is feared he wouldn't have any money to spare. What little money received goes toward paying Doctor May. Edward was due $29 at the time of Fanny's father's death. John still in Hillsboro where Mrs. Bott thinks his head has been affected. He is to assist Mr. Bingham in his school for $400-600 depending on the number of pupils should his health improve. John will help pay board for Mary and Frank. Mrs. Botts thinks Fanny could get a job in New Jersey because teachers from Virginia are loved there.","Not succeeded in getting Fanny a situation for another year. Don't know how to advise regarding Captain Baytop. Possibly stay with him again if possible and maybe receive a raise.","Ann Burwell of Mecklenburg told Drury A. Bacon that Fanny is in charge of the schooling of a private family. If not engaged for the entire year please let Drury know of terms and conditions. Wish to get instructress for children. Resides 10 miles away from Mr. Lewis Burwell of Mecklenburg who is a reference.","Last Wednesday went to Dayton to attend Enquiry Meeting appointed by Mr. Witherspoon. Saved under preaching of Methodist preacher 2 weeks prior. Prays for Fanny, Betty, and William to accept Christ. Daughter of Mr. McIlwaine's died due to the whooping cough given to her by Bettie. Bettie getting over Whooping cough that she has had for 5 weeks.   Forwarded with more from Elizabeth Margaret Burwell, to Fanny K. Burwell, Gloucester C. H., Va.","Bettie sick with Whooping cough and is uneasy because she gave it to Mrs. McIlwaine's children,  the youngest of which died. Blessed that children haven't become ill and died. Letter from Ann describing the death of Nancy Coleman who had been sick for some weeks but could not be convinced to accept Jesus Christ. Mr. Bacon is living in Williesburg and is anxious to see if Fanny would teach his children. Mr. Bacon is uncle to the gentleman who married Sally Boyd. They live near the Presbyterian Church in Williesburg. Blair joined Methodist church on the trail. Abram Burwell again joined the church and it is reported that he is to be married though that has not been confirmed. Bettie got a letter from Ned and she learned that Nancy Haskins is ill and paralyzed the left side with 2 month old son. Not be able to leave until July 4th or 5th. Mary Garland to go to school with Sister Anna. Anne is well and pleased at the thought of going to school. Brother John is mending and if he gets well he will commence teaching on January 5th.","In December found letter from Dr. Gurden wishing to know Fanny's address for Colonel Drury Bacon to inquire about Fanny teaching his daughters. Confined inside nursing those sick with measles. Aunt Jean disposed for 2 weeks, Papa for 4 weeks, William Armistead 3 weeks, Brother John's little girl was sick which worried their house servant, Mamma, and Cousin Panthias. Got through without getting sick. Mama confined with rheumatism. Brother John, Cousin P, and Aunt Jean left this morning. Aunt Jean goes with them as far as cousin Alice Harrises.  She went because the ride might help her and would be a delight to cousin A. Alice will likely meet with Cousin Lucy Baskerville and Cousin Sam Goode's family who lives near there. Letter from Cousin Powell saying all is well and that he is enjoying religion. Cousin Blair is viewed as a zealous Christian. To write to Cousin Powell and Brother Lewis. Haven't heard from Brother Ab since his marriage to a lady they wish to meet. Brother Lewis is single. Brother Allen is settled in a small plantation where if crops are good he hopes to marry. Direct letter in the care of Mr. Randolph to Petersburg. Mr. Garland said he had not heard from Fanny in January because he had been visiting friends in the Upper country. His sister, Mrs. Caroline Garland left Lynchburg to go to New Orleans. She went out with Mr. Sam Garland according to Mr. Landon's family. Captain Sidner failed which was astonishing to all. Mrs. Lewis lost $1000 dollars because of him. Mr. Sidner and Mary bear losses well but Lucy and William Sidner are hurt. Mr. Whites, the bricklayer, offered him $5000 and Mr. Rainy to loose several thousand because of him. Uncle John from Franklin is here and brought Jno. Fanny possibly saw him last at Aunt Tabb's death. Cousin Henry is in good health. Cousin Thomas is ill much like his mother. Cousin Sally never writes. Fanny highly recommended by Sally Goode. Heard Mr. Cake preach and heard Mr. Baker at a revival. Received a letter from a man in Brownsville, Tennessee. Mama, Aunt Jean, and the rest of the family desire to be remembered by Fanny. Aunt Field is still here. Cousin Mary is well and at Roslin with a little boy. Churchy Simpson is still living with Aunt M. Cousin Martha Kerr has Liver Disease. Cousin Christian Burwell is married to Malony Mon and live in place that was formerly Uncle Randolphs. Catherine Reed who married Cousin Granderson Field has a daughter, Eaton Field, who sold the property to get out of debt. They have 30 Negroes and are living at Roslin but expect to live with Thomas Field as soon as his house is finished.","Heard from Fanny through sister Anne that Mr. Baytop was in Petersburg. Bettie and Anna are to visit Colonel Jones. Miss Mary is very accomplished at the piano. Brother Armistead sent the $50 that was requested and he is doing well. Paid Dr. May. John was not able to raise sufficient funds because he expected to pay for Mary and Frank as well as the medical expenses. John doing well and is invited to spend the evening at Mr. Binghams. Wishes Fanny could see John's poetry.  Bettie has 5 music students of which Mary G is one of them. Letter from Will saying he was much as usual. Robert received letter from Blair. Armistead trying to persuade Blair to live with him as he is in the mercantile business and thinks it would be good for him. John doing well teaching with 18 scholars and a small salary. Anna has very small school with only 2 boarders. Frank is sick. Lucy is a good maid.","Trouble with sending and receiving letters. Did not leave Petersburg until January 19th. Arrived in Raleigh on January 20th where friend D. Lacy enquired about Fanny. Arrived in Hillsboro January 22nd where Mary is staying with Brother R. Trying to stay in the village next session because of the amount of boarders Brother R. is to have, but fears that Brother John will not be able to pay for it on his salary. Brother John paid Mary's expenses to Hillsboro. Letter from Ann Burwell saying General Keen informed her that if John would go to Mecklenburg next year he would do very well because the school wants someone who can teach Latin. John says he must make over $300 and if he must leave Hillsboro then he will. Scholars fond of John. Cousin A.'s father is better. The servants, Charlotte and Amey are with Anne. Ned Randolph hires Hannah and gives $50 for her. The servant, Lucy, is with Mary and is sufficient. Armistead sent money ($50) for Doctor May and with the leftover was able to do laundry. Does not know what to get for Charlotte and Amey, and Hannah's hire does not pay what Mary owes at the store. Wrote Powell last fall asking for $50 for Bettie because she owed that at the store, but he didn't send it and so Mary had to give her bond to cover the cost. Bettie hasn't been able to repay Mary because she has only 5 music scholars and the pay is slow. Hear often from Petersburg. Charles Stainback failed and the Venables in Farmville as well. Capt. Syndor failed. Heard from William only once and expects to hear from Armistead. Robert is doing well and says to write to Blair and come live with because it would be more profitable to Blair. He did not mean to give up law but had engaged in the mercantile business. Blair said to be a believed Christian. Anne is well. Tight quarters next semester because of Bettie's three new pupils.","Letter from Ma and all were usual. Member of M.E. Church. Religiously inclined and Fanny is as well. Cousin Josiah Burwell has professed religion. Converted during quarterly last April in Dayton.","Ma wishes for Fanny to meet her in Mecklenburg. Ma left Sister Anna's house because it was filled with school boarders. Summer vacation was only 5 weeks. 1st week was spent at Chapel Hill with Mary Mitchell at commencement. Returned from commencement on June 3rd and was extremely ill for about a week with congestive fever. Confined to the house for 2 weeks. Ma left last Friday. Mary Webb married last Thursday night to Mr. William Long by Brother Robert. Sister Anna attended the wedding with Brother R. Dr. Long threw the couple a large party to which everyone in Hillsboro was invited. Spent the next day with Mary Mitchell and called upon the bride. Went on a carriage ride with Mr. \u0026 Mrs. Long, Mr. Henry Webb, Mary Mitchell, and Mr. John Webb. Monday night went to Dr. Webb's after tea to see Mary. Mr. John Webb and Mr. Heartt came and they all went for a walk to the mineral spring. Ma wishes Fanny would meet her at Uncle Louis's house.","John declined his school because it wasn't profitable. Mother to come. Mr. Landon Garland inquired about Frances's plans and spoke of Mr. William O Goode's desire to have a young lady teach school in his household. If Frances is willing, Anne will ask Mr. Garland of the terms and bargain for Frances. Aunt Jean spent a few weeks with Aunt Boyd in Boydton who is afflicted by the death of her eldest son. Aunt Jean and Anne went to commencement. Cousin Fletcher Rives graduated and is going to his father's in Mississippi. Cousin Fletcher been among them for 5 years. Cousin Mary V. Early visited and attended commencement. John's health is improving and he goes hunting with Anne E. Burwell's father. Contemplating trip to Boydton where Mr. Cake is preaching at the end of the week. He preached in Wylliesburg and did very well. Mr. Coke and Mr. Sparrow were appointed by presbytery to visit all destitute churches in county. Mr. Doke from Clarksvill(e) preachers regularly in Boydton where his church has gained several regular members. Cousin Louisa Garland gave birth to twin girls and they now have 5 children. Mrs. William Lea gave birth to twins at the same time. Little Frank is improving. Cousin Robert and Family are well. Cousin Betty had been very sick. Mr. Rainy suffers under Capt. Sidner. Capt. Sidner has moved from Boydton to his former home and Mill and Mr. Chambers now lives on his lot in Boydton. Aunt just sent letter to Cousin Armistead. Received letter from Cousin Blair where he wished to hear from Fanny. Cousin Blair joined Methodist church and is thought to become a preacher.","Frances Burwell working too hard for Mr. B for the amount she is being paid. Robert wishes Frances would come visit and stay with him where she could find her suitable work. He has a small school with 22 and Bettie's music students are increasing. Children have all had the measles; Fanny is the last to get sick. Heard from Powell who writes short unsatisfactory letters. Powell is doing well and attempted to marry a woman but failed and hopes to try again. Blair wrote saying he was determined on doing something and is deeply engaged in religion. A at Vicksburg is doing well in his profession. Not heard from Ma since her arrival at cousin L's. Children desire to see Frances.","Loves the beautiful present. Wishes happiness.","Sick at the time of receiving letter. Well now after taking 2 doses of Calomel. Landon Garland and his wife, Louisa, went to Weldon and then on to Norfolk and Baltimore. Got letter from Landon saying they would have to stay in Baltimore for the doctor to look at her case which is thought to be consumption.  He advised her to dry up her milk. Little twins are good. Little Maurice is very unwell but seems to be improving today. Matilda Boyd stayed 2 days this week and was pleased with her dress. Anxious for Fanny to come live with Mr. Baskervilles with the only objection being the small salary. Heard nothing from Alexander, sent copy of the letter to him: unable to provide services of Miss. Burwell because of arrangement with brother. At a revival, four of Mr. Blanche's scholars were converted, one of whom was Lucy Goode.","Upset in lack of writing, especially from the boys. Cousin Jane wished that Mary be present at her wedding although they can't be married in this state and will have to go to North Carolina to be married. Cousin Ann and Mary went to Boydton this week for one day. Dinner at Cousin Boyd's. Visited Landon Garland's where Louisa's health has improved. Little Will had a fit and Louisa taking care of him caught a very bad cold which is feared to be consumption again. Twins have grown. William Turnbull visited Boydton a few days after they left. Landon got a letter from John instructing him to come to Mecklenburg soon if he did not go to Washington. Mr. French promised to give him a place if he was elected. Mary wrote Landon that the military band went to Mansfield to serenade Mr. Hugh A. Garland before he left for Washington. Heard from Landon that Bettie was in Mansfield but is unsure of her future plans. Mary Sydnor and Mr. Dupre to be married soon but they have to go to NC and then go onto Charleston. H Boyd is to be married. Mr. James Oliver was disappointed at not being able to have Fanny to teach and said he would rather have her than anyone else, but failed to ask about the salary. Mr. Puryear has given up and many will suffer because of it. Cousin Alan will lose $300 because of this. Cousin Lewis is the same. Kiss little Fan. Mr. Oliver wanted to know if Bettie would teach but he was informed that she would not undertake a school. Respects to Mr. and Mrs. Baytop.","Mother is doing well. Cousin John left for Roslin where he is teaching Mr. Jack Field who gives him $300 and board to teach little Robert. Aunt Jean married and gone to North Carolina. She is now Mrs. William Eaton. Married on December 19th by Mr. McGovern at 8 o'clock at Pineywood. Cousin Matilda and her husband came to help make the food for the wedding. Aunt jean opposed to having invitations. They were married on a Tuesday and left the next Saturday for Greenvill(e). Tilda Boyd was at wedding. Anne walked Tilda and her brother Allen at the wedding. Wishes Fanny had been there to walk Mr. Hepburn who was softer than usual and drank a toast to the destruction of bachelors and widowers. A month before Aunt Jean married, a Mr. McNeal said to be worth $400,000 came to visit. He and cousin William met. Aunt Jean would have been his 5th wife. Cousin Louisa's health is much better. Cousin H is not married yet. Randolph-Macon College is very hard run and the professors cannot get any money. Edward T. Good, Mack Goode, and Mr. Rollins will probably have to sell possessions to pay their debts after Mr. Dick Puryear failed. Aunt Jean has fattened 30 pounds since her marriage. Brother Allen staying with them tonight. Little Richard has recovered. Mr. Wright is in Capt. Sidners old store. Rode to Wylesburg to hear new preacher, Mr. Wilson, son of Doctor Wilson of Prince Edward.","Busy preparing for examination. At night they listened to speakers.  The valedictory was delivered by Thomas E. Fitzpatrick Esq., son of the Rite Hon Col. Fitzpatrick of Patriots. Mary Ann had the valedictory composition. Sam's speech was on America. Miss Jones is a splendid teacher. Love to little Fan. Love to little Nancy Morice. Miss Jones sends her love as well as Antenetta and Cornelia. Miss Adalade Morgan is going to be married. Grandma sends best.","$15 that was sent has been placed on Frances's credit at Garland and Randolph Books, leaving approximately $90 due. This debt should not cause worry because the company knows that it will be paid. Cousin Betty has cut Frances out. Johnny was very fond of Edward's family. Mr. Garland was in town and says that little Nannie has been sick.","Lucy Baytup - Company requested at Mr. McIntoshes wedding on April 22, 1844. Hon Jno. R. Fox – Invites Miss Fanny K. Burwell and her particular friends to his party on April 10, 1844. Miss Mary McGlouklin – Company requested to Mr. Sinclairs on April 20, 1844. Miss Martha Baytup – Company invited to the Concert Hall to sing. APRIL FOOLS.","Fanny's mother left 4 weeks ago intending to spend time with Mr. Landon Garlands and Brunswick. She visited friends in Boydton and found Aunt Boyd's family busy fixing cousin Boyd's servants. Little Frank was sick. Fanny's mother visited Aunt Turnbull's last week and cousin Ann during her time in Brunswick. Cousin John is living in Roslin where Mr. Fields gives him $300 and his board to teach Robert. He has a pleasant time with Miss Churcely. No knowledge of his affair with Till. Some say she discarded him because she left so suddenly for Petersburg. Mr. Garland was here 3 weeks ago and told of Aunt having the idea to propose to Fanny and Cousin John to settle in Boydton next year and open a school and that she would live with them. Cousin Louisa to go the first of the month to her mother's to stay with all her family until November. Mr. Garland said he would visit very often when left a widower. The twins are very fine and remarkable although no one is allowed to hold them according to the father. Country swarms with Negro traders. Cousin Landy Boyd is in partnership with Charles Baskerville and others. Cousin John is attending in the Tavern. Mr. Bridgeforth is gone with the Negros with Frank Boyd. Cousin Blair has joined the conference and has received orders to preach, though we do not know where he was sent. Spent the last of March in Wylesburg and heard Mr. Doke and Mr. Hart from Charlotte preach. The current preacher is a son of Old Doctor Wilson. Pleasure of seeing his wife this week, although she is not pretty, she seems genteel and agreeable. Presbytery meets at Lunenburg courthouse on the third Sunday of the month. Hopes God works through the Wylesburg Church. Mr. Wilson will take a day at Finneywood when the weather warms up. Cousin Panthear has gone with her father to kitten on the first day of March. Little Richard is handsome and Little Sally is smart. Brother John left Uncle Richard's two days ago; all was well except Belden's mother who is not expected to recover. Cousin Robert Boyd expects to move to Missouri in the fall with his family. His wife was a Miss Davice, her mother and family carries them. Aunt Jane Eaton appears to be happy with her man and hopes to visit soon. Supposed she has become fat but that is not believable because she has always been thin. Widowers to bear Fanny off soon. Murry Yates was married two months ago to the Mrs. Boswell, the mother of Thomas Boswell who Fanny met at College last summer. Thomas is very opposed to the marriage. The couple lives where Buck Finch used to reside. Harriet Boyd is still engaged. Mr. Dodson is building a very comfortable house for the Bird. Brother John and family visited Colonel Oliver's family on their way to Uncle Richards. They have a teacher they received from Halifax County, Miss Taylor, but A E Burwell has been unable to meet her yet. A E Burwell's mother has been ill since their Aunt left. William Armistead is going to school every day from home and A E Burwell has no escort when she takes him except on Saturdays. Country in agony over meeting Mr. Clay in Raleigh on April 12. All of the Whigs are preparing to go or wish to go. Martha Farrar spent the evening with the family while her husband took Mr. Puryear's Negros to the South for sale. He has not returned yet. If he went to Alabama he wouldn't have reached his destination yet and so Martha Farrar is very concerned about his absence. Mrs. Goode is alive and in better health. Uncle Randolph's family is well with the girls staying home with little or no society. Mr. Hepburn in his visit a few days ago spoke of giving a dinner when Aunt Jean visits. Wishes Fanny to visit this summer and promises fine melons from brother Allen. Sally Goodes had her third child. Letter to write to friends at Farm Hill and to Cousin Bettie.","Stayed longer than expected at cousin Lewis Burwell's because after Cousin Jean was married the bad weather set in. Wishes to have a home with Fanny and Bettie. Mr. Lee's house is vacant and Mr. Wright hinted at setting up a school. Mary wishes to try and get them all together with at least four boarders to help afford meat, bread, groceries, and to pay rent. John says that he will do his part and if there aren't enough girls to keep him employed he will take a school for boys that would not interfere with the preparatory school at College. Servants are sufficient and she could hire Hannah out and get a steady old man to help. Lucy is a first rate worker who is very good at washing and ironing. Brother Robert hasn't written since Mary left Hillsboro. Bett is doing well, her vacation is in October and she expects to go to Mansfield then. Mary hopes to go down the last week of May or before as well as wishing to see Nancy and Hannah before she goes. Frank was sick last week. This week is to be spent with Mary and Charles. Ned and William are two boarders at $100 apiece and 2 boys that go the academy. Blair has become a preacher and Lewis Burwell wrote his mother stating that he was joining the Ala Conference last fall.   Landon's family has gone up the country and is expected to stay until November. Louis's health is much better and the twins are doing well. Mrs. Howard sends her love.  Harriet insists upon Mary coming to commencement and Cousin Ann Frank is ill. Doctor Laird asked about Fanny. Sends respects to Mr. and Mrs. Baytop.","Bet is well and pleased with Hillsboro. Not be able to leave for Hillsboro as soon as hoped because the examination was put off a week and the First Class which is usually the first examined is now the last examined. The postponement of exams is so that the Secretary of War may be here during the most important part of it and he cannot leave Washington until the adjournment of Congress. Military board has been appointed to attend the Ex with General Scott as its head. Probably won't be relieved from duty until the 28th. Classmate named Hawkins from North Carolina had a severe accident last week when he fell from his horse and fractured his leg. Hawkins hopes friends will come but if not W.T. will travel with him because he will be unable to travel alone. Mr. G has moved to town.","Heard that Fanny was to be married but had yet to hear directly from her. Brother John has been silent, but Mary believes to settle and support herself with boarders and having a female school. Mr. Rowsie says that if John will not teach then she must get a teacher and take Bettie. Sister Anne is anxious for Mary to go to Boydton. Mr. Garland is living in Petersburg. Mrs. Caroline Garland has sent her sideboard to her brother.  Cousin Lewis is doing better. Letter from Cousin Eaton who seemed well and happy. Powell and Blair wish to hear from Fanny. When Mary was in Brunswick she spoke to Jane Turnbull who said that Armistead had a daughter, Priscilla's health was very delicate, and they board with one of Priscilla's sisters because Armistead has sold his place. William to be in Petersburg the first of July and Caroline says she is overjoyed that Fanny is to be married. Aggie says tell Miss Fanny I told her so. Mr. G will go to Gloucester next week and Mary wants Anne to go with him so that he isn't imprudent in his eating, which is what made him sick when he was there last. Nannie and Margaret look delicate. Anne is well. Respects to Mr. and Mrs. B. Frank says everyone sends love from Lucy down to little John.","Will and Bet left yesterday for Hillsboro and will not return soon. Mama wishes to know when Fanny will come. Mr.Garland, Armistead, or Will will come down for Fanny. Anxious to see Fanny. Left Pris and the two babies very well in Mississippi. Armistead is anxious to return to them and so his stay in Virginia must be short.","Sister Anne delivered a son yesterday and both are doing well. Anne sends Fanny a lock of his hair. Cousin Anne and Matilda wish to see Fanny and her husband and little Charlie. Mary stayed three weeks in Mecklenburg with Cousin Lewis. Mr. William Eaton sent the carriage for Mary, Cousin Boyd and Cousin Ann to see Cousin Jean who appears happy. Stayed in Carolina four weeks. Cousin Ann was sick and so Cousin Boyd and Mary left her at Mr. Eaton's because she was unable to travel with them. Cousin Jean sends love and wishes Fanny to visit. Pleased with Cousin Sally Eaton while there. Saw Matilda Burwell who is a very nice housekeeper. Charmed with Granville. Heard from all brothers as well as Priscilla and Bettie who send their love and wish to see Fanny and Charlie. Bettie is pleased with Vicksburg. Will wrote from New Orleans the last of August and expected to go to Mexico with the regiment he had been promoted to; he moved from the 6th to the 5th regiment. Mr. Garland is determined to go somewhere. Wishes Fanny to come for Christmas. Cousin Anne sends Mr. Catlett a bar of soap and Cousin Sally sends a cake. Love to Mr. C, the girls, John, and Miss Lucy. Sending Priscilla's letter. Have to write to John tonight. Left Frank in Brunswick with Mr. Stone. Delivered message to Aggy. Anne sends love. Mary wishes Fanny would write. Wish Lucy was with Fanny because Mary does not have work for her and will probably hire her our next year. Sister Anne has small school that will increase after Christmas, though only 2 girls currently board.","Mary C. has been ill. Sister is cast down because her school has increased a little but she has no boarders. Jean Stone is here but she takes the place of Frank. Mary wishes John could help her. John has taken a school. Letter from Blair last week, he is in Sumter, Alabama with Powell helping to build his house where he will stay this year and make a crop. Powell has bought land and is settling; he has a very good school. Blair wants Mary C. to go live with him because he believes she would like the neighborhood although she is unsure of this. Mary C. is going to Vicksburg next fall. Mr. Garland had an accident. He had got to Wheeling and expected to leave in the evening for St. Louis. Mr. G seems in good spirits and it was fortunate that Mr. Rose went with him. Mr. Rose carried Albert and Jim with him and after he was hurt, John Rose had to leave Mr. G and take them to Wheeling to keep them out of the way of the Abolishi. He hired them out there and then went back for Mr. G. Anne first received a letter from Mr. Rose which was initially alarming if it wasn't for Mr. Garland's postscript. Lewis Burwell is in from Alabama, he got there on December 29th, and it is assumed it was a courting expedition. John Burwell has another son. Alexander Boyd is to be married to Sally Young. Mary Burwell staying in town all winter and sends her love. Servants are delighted at the thought of moving west. If Mr. G likes his family, he will move in the fall which is a long time for Mary C. to look forward to and thinking about it makes her dread it very much. Saw an account of a tornado which passed through Gloucester and Mathews and is curious as to whether it was near Fanny. Hired Lucy out this year for $30. Mary does all the necessary work except washing which is done by Charlotte because Anne has no boarders. Little Fan sends love. The baby is named Spotswood.","Mrs. Bott came in tonight and says tell Mama that Anna has a son named Dandridge Spotswood who is about 3 weeks old and is doing well. Brother R is fond of it. Amy is still weak. Behind with sewing work because Lizzie has to mind the baby so much. In dreadful spirits. Disappointed at Mama not coming with Mrs. Jones. Caroline joined the Church Sunday before last. Yesterday Spotswood was baptized and it hurt that Mama wasn't there. Hope Brother J will be able to sell the colt to get the money so that Mama can take what she needs of it. Tried to collect money but failed and am tiring of death and debt. Mr. G and Mary are well. Expect Mama with Dr. S. and Lady. Write by Dr. S because he will return next Sunday.","Send copies of the letters contained in the St. Louis Republican. They were received today addressed to Uncle Armistead. City of Mexico, October 1, 1847 – particulars of Brother William's death. He was Aide to Col. Clark Commander of 2nd Brigade of Gen: Worth's Division. Morning of the 8th, they reported to Col. McIntosh. Col. Clark had been wounded at Churabusco. Took possession against the enemy lines at dawn and were given orders to charge and drive the enemy from the position in which he occupied. Order was obeyed and we were victorious but at the expense of our best men. 1/3 of the men and 21 of 41 officers in our division were killed or wounded. Brother was shot down by a musket when within 10 feet if the enemy's 1st line of defense. Ball struck him just above the knee of his right leg (breaking it) and then he was struck down by a lance which ultimately killed him. During the long and bloody fight his sword and sash were stolen as well as the ring on his finger. He was buried the next morning in sight of the battlefield with the other 120 who fell with him. Col. Scott and Captain Merrill are buried on either side of Burwell as well as his little dog Rod who had been shot through the body during the battle, but was found licking his masters wounds before he died. 9/10th of those who had their limbs amputated have died and so it is good that Burwell's was a quick death. 8 of Burwell's regiment, more than half of those who initially came to the City of Mexico have fallen. Burwell has an ink stand sand box and wafer box which he took to the castle of Perote. He is noted as wishing his brother in Vicksburg had them because he would have appreciated their curiosities. Enclosed are those items in addition to a letter from Col. Clark to General Worth about his death. R.W. Kirkman cut locks of his hair and will send those in the trunk but enclosed are locks of hair that had been cut by the lance that killed him and were lying on the ground near him. Been with Burwell since the first of May and any further questions I would love to help. –R.W. Kirkham Adjt. 5th Infantry. Tacubaga, Mexico, September 10, 1847 – excellent qualities possessed by William T. Burwell. Beloved for his suavity and irreproachable manners. –N.G. Clark Col. 5th infantry.","Haven't heard from John since last September. Brother A. received a letter from Mary Papplan saying that Fanny had a daughter and Mary C. felt mortified because she didn't know. Mr. Catlett wrote about the birth of Willie but not with this new child. Mary C. is in Jackson Mississippi with Brother Armistead who has been there since October. Blair went to Texas in November and Powell is married and no longer needed Mary C.  She left Alabama in January with friends and visited New Orleans before coming back to Jackson. Randolph lives in New Orleans and Mary C. visited with him for 5 weeks and was pleased with his wife who is the daughter of Mr. Meade who was an old acquaintance. Mrs. Goodwyn from Virginia is a sister of Roberts wife was also there and stayed a fair amount of time as well. Bettie went to Mary G.'s wedding in St Louis and has yet to return. Mary going to Virginia. In June Mrs. Caroline G. is in St. Louis with Mary and Doctor. Mr. Pembroke Garland is living with Doctor G and Mrs. Garland came to visit. Mr. Pembroke has been confined to his bed for 8 years. Mrs. Doctor Garland came to visit after Mary C. arrived in Jackson; she is the daughter of Mr. James Garland. Letter from Powell and Margaret stated that little Willie missed Mary C. after she left. Mr. Catlett's friend, Mr. Morris, lives near Jackson and Mary C. sent word to him by Mr. Bur. Have a good Presbyterian preacher. Blair likes Texas; he is on the San Antonio River in Victoria County and he is good health. Cousin Ann is doing well and living with Cousin Sally. Mr. Roberts tends to his plantation which is 4 miles from Cousin Sally's. Matilda Boyd is married to a brother of Ann's husband.","Pris gave birth to a son on July 30th and both are doing well. The assumption is that the child will be named Armistead. Fanny hasn't been feeling well and Mary C is worried about her. Hope Miss Lucy is better. Wishes for Fanny's mother to let her know who the minister is in Abingdon now. Powell is doing well and had another son named Armistead Thomas after the grandfathers. Blair is pleased with Texas where he is buying and selling stocks which he finds profitable, the nearest post office is in Goliad and he says the traveling agrees with him. Anne is in very bad spirits. Hugh is with Anne, but they are contemplating sending him to Uncle Landon because she does not want to send another child to Roman Catholic School. Caroline has a son born on July 8th that is named Bernard Gains after the Dr.'s father. Anna will be confined soon with her 11th child. Brother R sent his and his 2 boys, Armistead and Robert's, Daguerreotypes. Robert looks old. Brother A. is working on his river plantation. John is candidate for Clerk of the Senate. Feels solicitude for Frank and is anxious for John to send him to Powell until he is old enough for business. Visited Cousin Mary Barnet who lives in Yazoo City with her five children. In her most recent letter she wrote of losing her infant that was born when Mary C. visited.","Lady in Vicksburg had sensitivity to light but an eye doctor helped her and she can now read and work. The Doctor sees patients from all over the US. Brother Robert to visit if she doesn't go to Virginia over the summer. All is well with Mary. Blair is in good health and was about to start moving cattle from the Colorado River to Matagorda Bay and is expected to be gone 3 months. Hopes Fanny will see Dr. Farrar and has heard from Sister Anne that while he is in Richmond he would try to see Fanny. Won't be home until the last of June unless someone is going to Jackson. Armistead can't come and Mary C. doesn't want to burden Powell because he brought her. Pris's baby is ill with Whooping Cough. Bettie and the rest are well. Unsure about John not sending Frank to school. Miss Nancy P. and David Minge are married. If Charles Field lived in Rosewell, where is Mrs. Tabb Catlett. Powell, Margaret, and Cousin Mary Barnet (Randolph) send their love.","3rd son of Brother Armistead passed away at age 5 of Dysentery after the Measles. The 3 older children had the measles at the same time but faired much more favorably. He suffered for 10 days. He was the most healthy and sprightly of the children. The baby is 13 months old and no bigger than a 6 month old. He contracted whooping cough in the spring while teething, followed by diarrhea, and then the measles when it was thought he would not live. Virginia became very ill the week after her brother died. Brother Armistead has been unwell for 2 months with diarrhea. Concerned about Frank. Powell does not teach at home now; he is employed at an academy 3 miles from home where he teaches languages. Dr. Farrar expects Prince Edward will go to Philadelphia in March because he has a son that will graduate then. Brother Robert might come to visit this winter and if so she might go back with him. Pris sends love. Bettie is very busy and sends love. Miss Lucy's health is bad. Blair is still in Texas.","Thinking of writing Fanny for 10 years but have always out it off. Settled 3 miles west of Sumterville, 15 miles north of Livingston and 8 miles southwest of Gainesville. House is a double log cabin with sheds on both sides. A fine sandy hill is 200 yards from the church and the garden and orchard are between the house and church. Moved an old female school house so as to have 5 rooms beside a dining room, cook room, and store room. Settled here in 1847 when bought 80 acres of land at $12 ½, 2 years ago bought another 80 at $10 and this spring bought 100 acres at $15. Brother-in-law owns half of everything except the last 100 acres in which he owns ¼. He takes care of the farm while Ben takes care of the schoolhouse. Charges $4 a month and allow them to quit when they choose. 3 children - all boys and the oldest will be 4 next September, the youngest is 3 months. The older children are spoiled rotten. Rarely leaves the house without Willie and his dog Prince and Ben's dog Blue. Only teach 6 hours a day. Live in a good neighborhood where all the people are industrious. The country has been healthy for the last 8 years. At Sumterville there are 2 schools, one for male and one for female. The male school is a military school taught by a Dinwiddian, a graduate of Virginia Military institute. The female school is taught by Mr. Davidson of Petersburg, a grandson of General Butts and graduate of the U.S. Naval School. In Livingston the female teacher, Mr. Brame, was born in Petersburg, and so the Dinwoodie is well represented here. Blair is still in Texas but speaks of coming in the summer.","Youngest boy, 2 ½ years old, died last March 1, 2 months after Mary left us which makes the loss of 3 loved ones in a year and a half. Molly's death was sudden and of an unaccountable sickness. She had been complaining for several weeks of pain in her bowels. Her baby was born August 13th and seemed to recover relatively quickly, gaining weight and looking healthy in only 2 months. Friend and relative of the doctor was married middle of October. Mary helped with the wedding and attended the parties looking as well as ever. Became involved in religious duties. Longed to see her deceased sister, Carry. Promised her that her children would be taken care of. Sunday before Christmas, she dined with Anne P. and seemed more cheerful. She had dinner with friends and ate some pressed souse which is the supposed immediate reason for her illness. The next morning she complained of excruciating pain and so the Dr. prescribed her medicine and sent for Dr. Linton. She sent for Anne P. at 9 o'clock as she grew worse where she was suffering from intense pain in her bowels and vomiting. Sent for Dr. Papin. She got better the following day, but at about midday she complained of a pain in her side and so she was given a little paregoric under Dr.'s orders. Left her room for a few minutes and when Anne P. returned to give her the prescribed medicine she was breathing very badly and could not be aroused. Called the doctor immediately who thought she had only slept too long and gave her brandy and succeeded in rousing her though she remained cold where she began praying with a stiff tongue, after which she could not be revived. The last words she said where for Lizzie to \"rub my hands\" By 10 o'clock she was a corpse. The boy contracted scarlet fever on a Thursday and passed away the following Tuesday morning about 9 o'clock. Fanny to go with Betty Lemoine and spend time with her Virginia relations. Went through 7 years in poverty. Received a letter from mother. Thankful that Mr. G. is a changed man and is a constant member of the Episcopal Church. Hugh is a very promising boy and assists Mr. Watt in teaching and so his own education costs nothing. Collects bills and makes nearly enough to cloth himself. Mag is rather rude and wild. Spot is a complete scape grace. He is the only one that goes to school. Fanny teaches Nan and Mag but could not manage Spot.  Mary's children are doing well.","Yellow fever broke here in August, but went to the country and were fortunate enough to escape it with the exception of one servant who went to town without the master's knowledge, but who has fully recovered. This is the winter the legislature meets and the town is filled with people. Bettie's being married and left us. Pris is not able to go out. Miss Fanny wishes to be with her again if she could afford it. Fanny has 3 children. Powell is the only one that writes often. He has 3 boys: William, Armistead Thomas, after the two grandfathers and Benjamin Powell. I named the two last. He sent money to have Mary C.'s daguerreotype taken and sent it to him. Blair is still in Texas. He made arrangements to visit last August but the yellow fever was everywhere in the way in which Jno was to come.","Fanny is with Frances. Baby has been very sick for 2 months and has the worst sore eyes, but he is now getting better. Asks about Frances's soul and whether or not she is saved.","Wrote Mr. C. to meet in Richmond but Cholera is very bad in Richmond and so Mrs. Petrie thought it was best to stop in Augusta, Georgia. Fear Mr. Catlett never received telegraph. Crossing the York River, as well as the uncertainty of getting a conveyance to Gloucester deters her from going until she has heard from John or Mr. Catlett. Dr. jones went to Gloucester yesterday and if there wasn't word from John or Mr. Catlett, Mary C. would go with him today.","Tried for many years to get Brother John to come to Alabama and join B.P. in a school. Contemplated raising money next fall to pay off John's debts in order to get him to Alabama. Would like to help John but doesn't want to injure himself or his family in the process. If Frank comes he will be treated as one of B.P.'s children especially if he is willing to learn a trade. Only teaches from 8-4. Blair is in Texas and pleased with the country there. He is attending to cattle on a 5 year contract. The oldest child, Wm. T., is good looking but it is feared he will give B.P. a lot of trouble. He can spell 2 and 3 letter words and doesn't go to school. Tommy is ugly and not so sprightly but is noble. B.P. is the flower of the flock in looks and generally a good boy who is hard to quiet once he gets started. Robt Hanna is rather large (15 lbs at 14 months) but is sprightly and otherwise healthy. Have 260 acres worth about $15 per acre. Work 5 hands and keep 2 women and a boy at the house. Made 19 bags of cotton last year which was worth about $700. School was worth about $1000. Owe about $3500 due next winter. Owed about $1000 and if this year is as profitable as the last, then they will be able to raise $2500. Expect to sell every negro except 3 and buy a new set. May sell them on credit to get 10% more. Trying to raise grain and stock because cotton is uncertain. May come to Virginia to buy new negroes if he succeeds in selling the ones he has. If this happens he will come and visit Fanny. Corn crop sold at $1 a bushel. Drought has been severe. The corn crop looks well and has begun to shoot. If there is a good rain once a week for the next 4 weeks the crop will be doubled. If this is the case there will be 50,000 bushels within 5 miles of this place. Finished cleaning wheat and made about 90 bushels. Wheat crop generally good with between 20 \u0026 30 bushels to the acre. Thinks they will be able to sell 100 bushels for $1. Usually make enough sugar cane to keep the children and negroes chewing all year, but will hardly make seed this year. Wish Fanny could get agriculture friends to get a 1 or 2 of choice white wheat and send it to him in the mail between now and October. Margaret has gone to visit her Aunt who is in bad health. The boys have gone to Sumterville for preaching. Can't believe he is over 40 when he hardly feels 20. Mobile and Ohio Railroad is coming fast and will be 12 or 15 miles by the end of the year. Building a branch off it to Gainesville which will pass within 2 miles. The railroads will have a considerable effect on the price of land. Land is cheaper here than anywhere else. Added a second floor to his home sand is now a very comfortable dwelling with 8 rooms and a large room for boarders. Wants Brother John's post office address.","Worries that Fanny is unwell and wishes that she comes to visit. Brother Robert said he was going to write Fanny and see her this summer, which it is assumed he has not done. Wonders if Mr. Catlett will be in Richmond this summer, what the baby's name is and why she has not received a lock of hair. Armistead is going to carry Charlie to Alabama to Powell's school. Powell still wants Frank to go to his school.","Brother Robert's Daughter Fanny died on her way home from New York. Brother John has given him trouble. In Frank's last letter he said that his father was sending him to Uncle Powell's in Alabama as soon as he was out of debt. Would like to know how much John owes and Powell would like to know if John would come so they could have a school. If he could be certain that John would come,  he would make arrangements for a larger school the following year. Thinks that Armistead will send Willie and that Anne will send Spot to Powell next year to school especially since the railroad will make it only a 2 day ride from Richmond. Costs $5 to go to Mobile by train. Stayed with a granddaughter of Cousin Tabb in Greensborough. Sally Tabb and Henry said she talked about the family often. Met a lady from Rockbridge County who knew many of the same people Mary C. knew from Prince Edward. One of her daughters married Ben Smith who is now a professor in the Union Seminary. Eye sight is getting worse. Not given up on Mr. Catlett send a daguerreotype of the children.","Trouble with mail service sending and receiving letters. Ill after visit. Mr. Wood wishes to buy a farm in Cumberland but was unable to and so he bought a comfortable residence in another part of town. Uncle Raymond Minor lost his wife just after they moved to Cumberland leaving him with a 2 month old infant which he begged her to take. The child's name is Elvira C. Minor and is just 10 years old. Not sent her or Rose to school except music lessons. Ellie calls her Marmy and Rose calls her sister because that's what she had heard her brother call her all those years. Rose's mother died 4 years ago and her father, 41, married a 21 year old last fall. Health is bad. Mr. Wood is sick as well. M.S. Wood's mother's health is better than it once was but has lost all sight in one eye and is unable to write.","Bettie is one of the finest children and was christened Bettie Burwell. Looking for Brother Joh who is coming to live in Evergreen to work in the bookstore that Brother A bought. Brother R had a stroke. Since Fanny's death he has turned very grey according to Anna. Hear from Powell very often who was visited by Armistead over Christmas. Anne is doing well and Miss Caroline is with her. Brother and Pris went to a masked ball with F and Nanie. They got home before 11.","Moved to Texas where B.P. bought land on the Lavacca River. 260 acres of land with 100 enclosed and 70 in cultivation for $1500. Frank left yesterday. Not able to leave before February or March. Wish to send 1 or 2 Negroes and to hire someone to plant the crops so that profits will not be lost. Only 4 days travel to Indianola.  Frank will live with Blair who is stock raising. Blair will give him $150 a year. Wishes to know the price of good plow boys from ages 12 to 15 and if Mr. Catlett would find some and send them to New Orleans. Hear very rarely from Vicksburg.  Benny is rather puny and has had a fever for a day or two.","Uncle Pow bought a place in Jackson and expects to move there in April. Half dozen neighbors in four miles. Bound to the North by Carancahua River and on the west and south by the bay of the same name. Uncle Blair's land that of deceased Wm Miller, is 5000 acres of land in this tract. 6000 head of cattle. He expects to brand 1200 calves and sell 400 beef cattle this year. Thinks Charley would like to live there with Frank and Blair. Aunt Harriet is a very fine woman. Uncle Robert moved to Charlotte, Mecklenburg County NC. Will send a Texas Almanac.","Running away from yellow fever. Going to Mr. Burr Garland's plantation that is 6 miles from Jackson. Packing for 3 or 4 months because it will be that long until they are able to come back. Grandma was here all summer and was taken with one of her fits in which everyone thought she would die, but she is doing better now and heading for Dingle. Aunt Pris and Uncle Armistead spent the day here yesterday. Uncle A drove with a high fever and has been quite sick since he went to the swamp. Frank was very ill in last letter from Texas. Charlie Burwell is in college at Princeton. Hugh is in St. Louis with Tim to practice Law. Mammy Aggie has been dead a year last March.   Write to Vicksburg because there are several men there who have had yellow fever and will bring the mail to Fannie.","Mother died. For the last 8 weeks she was confined to her bed and was basically blind but her mental vigor remained. Monday at half past 9 she died without a struggle. Very few of her children were with her. Brother A was at court and didn't return until Wednesday morning. She was interred on Wednesday and is now resting with William and Bettie.","Lilly, Uncle Armistead's second daughter died. She was taken sick before Jinnie. Grief so great for Jinnie's loss that can't feel Lilly's. Aunt Carrie and Maggie are staying at the Barrens until Carrie goes to Virginia with Uncle Burwell. Also included is the obituary of Virginia Burwell.","Busy cow driving. Make an abundance of corn for bread. Uncle A lost 2 daughters within a very short time with Grandma following shortly after that. Vicksburg is a very sickly place and it is good that Aunt Anne and her family are leaving it. Aunt Anne to Virginia, Nan to St. Louis, Mag to school with Aunt Anna, Spot to school in St. Louis, and Hugh is still in St. Louis. Uncle Pow and family were well a few weeks ago.","Comment on life in Texas. Writing to Frances in hopes that Sister Ann is with her. No smoke house on property and all eatables are kept in a cabin that is about 8 square feet. No corn crib or stable. Get corn and flour from New Orleans and kill a hog as needed. The stock is fed by the pasture from the Navidad to the Lavaca River. Only 12 cows, last year raised 10 heifer calves and 1 steer calf. 5 mares and fillies, 2 buggy horses and 4 mules and 5 yoke of oxen. Never run more than three plows at a time so that there is always a team able to work. Break land with 2 or 4 yoke of oxen. Work the crop with mules and horses and a single yoke of oxen. No crop last year, only 4 bales of cotton on 50 acres and no corn. Blair goes 8 to 10 days in the cow driving season sleeping outside without taking his boots off, he has made about $1000 a year. Complains of hardships and wishes to get rid of his contract which is effective 3 more years. Hair and beard almost white and looks 10 years older than Ben, but his health is better here than in Alabama. Frank one of the best cow hands on the range. Immigration here has increased in the last few years, but last year's drought slowed this immigration. Most of the newcomers are planters. Two Prestons of Missouri (Landon and Shaw), kin to the Virginia Prestons, have settled on the Navidad about 5 miles from Ben. Had another daughter last month, so they now have 4 sons and 3 daughter and all are in good health. The newest girl is named Martha Catherine. Try to teach the 5 oldest but they do not like books. Very mild winter. Can get oysters from 20 miles away. Last ham of bacon was from Alabama. Until this year killed deer and turkey but this year they have been scarce. Probable that Texas will declare itself independent and it is doubtful that she will enter into the Southern Confederacy. Hope no black republic will ever rule. Grieves that he has to eat corn from a Republican state this year.","State of affairs has made money matters very hard in the South. The Comanche Indians have been coming down on the settlers killing them and stealing everything. Mr. W.B. Grimes started a rancho on the Leona which empties into the Frio. Had 2200 head of cattle and 22 cow horses. The Indians penned 20 of the horses in their own pen close to the house and the two they couldn't open.  One they shot and the other they frightened so much that he could not be helped. One started down the Leona to warn the other settlers but the Indians had hid in the gully and when O Neal passed, 40 rose behind him on G's horses and almost caught him because his horse was broke down and has already run 7 miles. If he had run 50 more yards, then they would have had his scalp. They killed 2 men and mangled a young lady so badly they thought she would die. One man they scalped and cut the skin off the bottom of his feet and made him run through the thorns, then skinned his beard off, shot 20 copper spiked arrows into him and then cut them out, picked a hole in the back of his neck, shot him through with a musket ball, cut out his heart, then cleaned off the road and stretched him across it and made 9 marks by the side of him. The lady was scalped but is still alive. The two men who take care of G's stock told F.M. Flournoy and son killed Woolfork. Woolfork shot four times and stabbed 5 times and Flournoy's son died immediately. Corn is 6 or 7 inches high. Uncle B and family are not home because they went to Texana Friday for preaching.  Uncle B joined the Presbyterian Church yesterday. Be at home about 4 days every month from cattle driving.","In Petersburg 3 weeks. Hugh came the Wednesday before Anne left and stayed one night because he had to go to Memphis where he expects to get a commission under the Confederate States in Col Bowen's regiment. He left the day Eliza was buried. She died Wednesday the 12th and was buried the next day at 4 o'clock. Sam and her brothers arrived after she was already gone. Left Petersburg Monday morning and joined Nannie B. who had left the Friday before in Hillsboro. Robert is going to join the hornet's nest, a company in Col Hill's regiment at Yorktown. People here been busy today fixing boxes for the North Carolina regiments. Robert leaves tonight and Florence Morton goes as far as Petersburg with him. Anna is going to Hillsboro as well as Willie who is going there to study medicine. Armistead is in the Calvary Company near Little Rock.","Comfort to have Bob stationed near Frances and wish that Armistead was with him. Armistead joined the Calvary Company in Arkansas and was stationed near Little Rock.","Aunt Carrie staying with Aunt Mary since news of Uncle Sam's illness. He is at his Mississippi plantation. Letter from Cousin Mattie. Not a word from Spot. Hear from Hugh in an indirect way; he is in Kentucky near Columbus. Heard through General Meems that Uncle Armistead got over the river safely and is expected to get on without difficulty.","Sam died. Fell at the battle near Boonsborough, Maryland on Sunday the 14th. Thought to have initially died at Harper's Ferry but he wasn't near Harper's Ferry. General Garnett had fallen in Harper's Ferry and the similarity in the names had caused the confusion. Brother Landon's son, Maurice, who was Sam's aide, accompanied his remains. He had telegraphed twice but no dispatch was recorded. He had joined the church two years ago and was a consistent and praying Christian.","School began the 1st of the month. Wife had an accident that confined her to her room for 2 weeks. Anxious about Armistead. He is in General Price's army. Not heard from in more than a month. John's regiment has been ordered to Suffolk and is expected to fight soon. His regiment is Colonel Owen the 53rd. Willie was in Richmond and it is rumored that his regiment has been ordered to the same place. His regiment is the 43rd Colonel Kenan. John is Ass. Quarter Master and Willie is apothecary which allows them both to be free from onerous camp duty.  School has 30 boarders and 34 day students and 5 more boarders are coming in October. Several refugees, 5 grown persons. 2 children and 2 servants in addition to the Episcopal minister, his wife and servant. In total there are 39 regular boarders. Flour is $28 per barrel and butter is 50 or 60 cents per pound, and everything in the same proportion. Supplies can scarcely be had at any price. Can get shoes for $8 and because the price will only rise, will have the shoes made and sent to Petersburg unless otherwise instructed. Member of church sick in hospital in Lynchburg. His wife has written repeated but has heard nothing in return. His name is J.L. Todd and is in Christian Hospital Ward no. 3. Please make inquiry so that the wife can be informed. Congregation has lost 19 young men from wounds and sickness in the company.","Hugh's health improved and left the 4th for the army. He is Lieutenant Colonel of the 1st Missouri Regiment and expects to go to Missouri with Price soon. Received letter from Hugh while he was in Charlotte where he stayed with Brother Robert. Brother Robert has a good school and several refugees boarding, fortunately they were able to buy corn flour, meat, and sugar at reasonable prices. Maggie was ill but has since recovered and gone to Buller Clairborne's to visit. Hugh was in Richmond but was unable to see Mr. Catlett. Brother John received crops and they are a great help.","Hugh not hurt in the battle near Grand Gulf. Spotswood is doing well. University of Alabama closes on the 5th of June because of scarcity in provision, a month early. Because he has been there 2 semesters he is able to come home for break even though it is an expensive and dangerous trip. If he returns to university he will be the only senior. Expect Brother Landon the last of June or 1st of July. His son, Maurice, is in the 2nd Virginia Cavalry. Girls and Hugh spent Christmas at Buller Clairborne's and met with Sarah Rose who is also staying there. Mr. William Waller and Cousin Jennie Waller were married and saw Caroline when they passed through on their way to Charleston. Mr. Waller said that Timberneck had burned.  In letter from Nannie B., found out that Anna has been ill with pneumonia but was getting better. Caroline in the worst spirits. Corn meal is $8-10 a bushel, butter $2-3, eggs $1.25. If the war continues, will not be able to keep the house next winter.  Mag fixing old dress for Aunt Caroline. Have knitted 4 pairs of stockings and 2 pairs of gloves. There was a raid on the Central Railroad and the Canal. Cousin James Garland lost his youngest son, William. He died at his father's about 4 weeks ago and left his wife, daughter of Dr. Goode, who is expecting. Uncle Hudson is well. Cousin Boyd nurses him like an infant. Aussie Slaughter who married Mr. Broadnax, has a son who is a few day's old.","Going to dentist tomorrow and Saturday for operation. Cousin Nan is lovely, beautiful, and sweet. Hettie feeling unpretty. Aunt Anne is looking well. Cousin Mag is full of sparkling wit and is very pretty. Garlands are sweet. Aunt C. is charming. Worries about Pa.","Upon arrival found Miss Garnett who has taken in the sister-in-law of Mr. Wilcox Brown and the Cousin of A E's great friend, John Thompson Brown, and is said to be a cousin of ours through Winstons. Spent a day at the Cristal Palace. The program began at 12:30 with the band of the Royal 2nd Artillery, a play by the company's troupe, then some military music by the band of the House Guards, followed by a choral concert of 200 performers and finally fireworks.","Uncle Landon's business keeps him busy. He is to finish what needs to be done today and then take the following days to sight see and  go to Oxford and Cambridge. Wanted to go to Portsmouth to see the Arctic Expedition off, but expenses were too high. In Paris for 3 weeks starting next Thursday. Miss Garrett and Spotswood went to Church to hear the Archbishop. Met Miss Emily Mason as well as two girls from Baltimore, Miss Jenkins and Miss Rowland (Miss Mason's niece). Miss Garnett to be in Switzerland this summer as a guest of Miss Skipp.","Write to Richard in Texas once a month. Good health and travels 20 miles once a month to preach. Going to Charlotte to spend 3 weeks with sons. John has a flourishing school and his children are well. Mary married Ben Lacy and lives near Robert Burwell. She has 3 children, 2 girls and a boy, the youngest is 2 months old. Nannie teaches music in the school. Armistead has 3 children; the 2 daughters are almost grown. The oldest, Ella, is in Robert's school.  Ed married Miss Wilkenson of Augusta and has 4 children. Will is in poor health and has no children. Bob Strudwick is married, living in Durham, and has 2 children. Robert has 5 great-great-grandchildren and numerous grandchildren. Dan and wife have been in mountains of Virginia. Richard is a pastor of a church in Denton, Texas and is married with a daughter named Fanny. Since the death of Mr. Crow a year ago, Nannie Crow has been having trouble. She has 5 children and is able to live comfortably on what Mr. Crow left her. Robert is very feeble and unable to undertake long trips.","Lost Edmund Strudwick on April 1, 1887. He left behind a wife and 4 children. Pastor Dr. Miller said that he passed away peacefully. Left his family well provided for. Mattie will remain in Charlotte at the present. Her father, mother, and sister will stay wither. Robert will soon be 86. John has been sick for 3 months. He is improving and has been encouraged to go to the springs this summer by his doctor. Nannie Crow has been sick for 2 or 3 months.","Jar of Lard arrived to Mrs. Catlett. Mr. Mann offered to deliver it in person or it would have arrived sooner. Sent the jar to Court House for mutual friend Lucy Ann Wood to see that it is safely delivered.","No news from St. Louis since April. Living is terribly expensive. Send soap to Brother John in Richmond at the Auditor of Public Accounts and he will express ship it to me.","Written during Civil War. Brother John and Alfred at cars to see Anne off.  Met Mr. Lynch, a brother of John Loving. Called Mrs. Robertson to visit with Nannie Burwell. Mollie May was expected from Norfolk yesterday. Sally Harrision is in Brunswick and Molly is staying at May's. Unknown how long Anne will remain in Virginia but refuses to leave without seeing son. President Davis arrived last night and was to go to Richmond in an extra train at 8:30. Mr. Smith's is far enough out of town that nothing was seen or heard. Lucy and Anne to ride downtown to see Mollie. Mr. Smith angry with Lucy's Cousin, Mr. John Catlett, because he has invited them to visit him and has gone to Petersburg without doing so.","Fanny passed away after a painful 2 week illness.","Send Miss Fanny handkerchiefs which she has marked tolerably for her wedding.","Letter from Dr. Walker Jones recommending Miss M. Fox as a companion and assistant. Wrote to decline the offer, but she may suit Sally","Business in Mathews court. Reading of Mr. Nelson's letter.","Wife's brother and he went to hear Mr. Langham preach. Charles and Nanie visit. Sent Captain Jones with articles for memorandum. Gala the next day. Senate adjourned for Virginia to vote for Pierce and King.","Re: his son John's behaviour at the University.  Son (John) borrowing money in Richmond; suspected of gambling while at school. John refused to meet with him while he is in Charlottesville. John asked to withdraw from school","Slave (Betsy) purchased for Dr. Nelson for $770. Attending Dr. Funsten's wedding and visiting John in Charlottesville along the way. Worried about (son) John's progress in School and his assumed gambling.","John (son) with him in Richmond but to go home soon. Senate is not productive and only spending the people's money.","Mr. Dudley elected president against wishes. Major Taliaferro disappointed with outcome. Dinner with governor. Legislature not productive.","Wife's Brother (John) visited. Met with Miss Louiza Seawell and Mrs Roberts (formerly Miss Ann Burwell). Butcher animals and sell for profit if possible. Coming down before Christmas as will Charles and Nanie. Mr. Hunter to be elected as Senator of United States.","Legislature during the week and church on Sunday. Previous Sunday attended morning service by Mr. Minnigerode at St. Paul and evening service by Mr. Duncan at Trinity. Met with brother of Mr. John Rose and was informed of health of Sarah. Going to Washington to be there during congressional sessions. Governor wrote letter to Tammany Hall opposition which caused measures to be taken by the senate. Governor wishes to be president. Kill beef while weather is good. Informed by Miss. L. Seawell that Mrs. A. B. Catlettto threw party at Tavern and would like details of the event though his family will probably not be invited. Wm B. Taliaferro elected Major General of Va. Militia. Gen. Boykin is not happy with the results.","Cold worsened. Heard Mr. Dawson of Georgia speak at a lecture for the Mount Vernon Association for two hours and was not impressed with his lecture. Celebration on the 22nd with a grand state ball at Ballards and a dinner at the American. General Canwell plays part in festivities. Listened to debate on freedmans bill. Opposes the taxation of oysters. Lieutenant Governor sent for media because he was charged with malfeasance in office. Snow almost gone. Wishes Dr. Nelson to drive mare so that she is not idle.","Son had lost letter from wife. Son got drunk and lost coat and as a result was forced to take blankets from the hotel. Son accused of larceny. Extremely upset with son's behavior and his representation of the family. To go home soon. Sickly for several days. Sell muttons if possible. Mrs. Caroline Garland is with him.","Likes how Dr. Griffin teaches. Inquires about fowl and a rooster given to her by John Tabb.","Homes elaborate and homes as well as slaves were under the control of families for generations. Entertaining in an elegant way. Large parties took up the whole lower floor. Food was served in a room upstairs. Many guests stayed for breakfast. Life in Gloucester has changed from luxury and ease to service and self-sacrifice. Gloucester was formerly the residence of Wm. B. Taliaferro, Mr. John Tyler Seawell, Mr. Boswell Seawell, Col. Warner Throckmorton Jones, Molly Elliot Seawell, and Sally Nelson Robins.   Photocopy copy of Mss and TMs.","Photocopy of Mss and TMs.","Men returned home and they were cared for. Upon their return many gave letters to women and were later married in their home. Christmas 1918 associated with camps filled with wounded soldiers. Agreement to not spend money on their own family but instead use it to benefit the returning soldiers. Met with Lithuanian man in camp. At the beginning of the war, household was filled with nurses from the New Zealand troop. Work of the Red Cross Canteen. Photocopy of two TMs.","Sketch of Mary Armistead (Catlett) Jones's life. Happiness until the War. House refuge for soldiers when they were in Gloucester Point and Yorktown. Nanny Garland (Mother's niece) visited wishing she had 10 brothers to join the southern Army, but she only had 2 brothers (1 was killed; he was a Lt. Colonel from the University of Virginia). After war, man in Missouri wrote Nanny saying he found young Garland in Franklin, Tennessee where he gave him a cup of water before he died a short time later. In remembrance of this he also sent a silver cup inscribed with \"In Memory of a Cup of Cold Water\". Soldier from Georgia died in their home. Her two brothers escaped the war unscathed and lived to be moderately old. People poor after war. Scarcity of food - lived off of corn bread \u0026 fried meat. Education was troublesome – father formerly employed teachers for her brothers but once they came of age, her family had to drive 4 miles to brother-in-laws house to be taught by Dr. Griffin (Earl of 'Traquaire'). First great invention she remembers is the sewing machine because it made women's lives easier. After the sewing machine was the telephone which helped to unite all of Tidewater, Virginia. By the time of the telephone, she had lived at her old home (Timberneck which her Grandfather built) for 9 years, where her 4 children were born. Father's mother was Ann Carter, the granddaughter of King Carter of \"Cortoman\" on the Rappahannock River.  Mother was Fanny Burwell, daughter of Col. Armistead Burwell (direct descendent of Lewis Burwell of Carter's Creek in Gloucester). Powhatan's residence with distinct old chimney directly across creek from her home. Mr. Charles Campbell visited old chimney. Saw gas and electricity introduced to allow women to have small kitchens. Automobile. Flying machine. Wireless telegraph. Radio. Only younger brother, Carter, and she remain of their family. Husband died 7 years before. Has 6 grandchildren. Expressions used by servant. \"Uncle\" George caught and prepared oysters for her 16th birthday. White mammy was housekeeper who idolized her mother's children and is remembered for her faith in God. Grandmother Ann Walker Carter, married John Catlett, jr. of King William County, Virginia in 1780. Their first daughter was named \"Hetty\" after a Quaker nurse who nursed John back to health in Philadelphia. Grandfather built 'manor house' along the York River, 4.5 miles above Yorktown. Aunt Hetty married Mr. Benjamin Waller of Williamsburg. Gave miniature to son's wife (married his mother's niece who was her 1st cousin). Father had 7 sisters: Polly married Col. Thruston, Nancy married Field, Matilda married Morris, Lucy married Baytop, Sally married Yates, Martha married Banks, then Thruston. Brother Charles died at age 19. Father inherited all the land of Grandfather. Topaz brooch given to mother by her brother Armistead Burwell. 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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.","Information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki:  .","When available, microfilm, photocopies, digital surrogates, or other reproductions must be used in place of original documents.","Correspondence, 1794-1887, of the Burwell family of Virginia, North Carolina, Alabama, and Mississippi. Includes letters of Mary Cole Turnbull Burwell and her children including Armistead Burwell, Benjamin Powell Burwell, Frances King Burwell Catlett, Robert Burwell, William T. Burwell (at the United States Military Academy), Charles Blair Burwell, and concerning these children and her other children Elizabeth Margaret Burwell Putnam and Anne Burwell Garland.","Subjects include family, courtship and marriage, religion, setting up and teaching schools in Virginia, North Carolina, and Alabama, economics, travel, sickness, childbirth, and slavery. Includes a poem concerning love between two slaves. The Panic of 1837 is shown in the Burwell letters from the 1830's through 1850's.","There are letters from John Walker Carter Catlett to his wife Frances King Burwell Catlett. Catlett had children by an earlier marriage, some of whom are mentioned in the letters.","Also included is a letter by Elizabeth Keckley, an enslaved individual and later a published author, dated April 25, 1844 (Box 1 folder 14).","See also: Southern Women and their Families in the 19 th  Century Papers and Diaries Series C Reel # 01 and #02 in Swem Library's microforms area, call number HQ1438 .V5 S68","Aunt Charlotte's baby named Lucy. Aunt Mary's baby has 2 teeth. Blue stuff coat bought by Ma from Mr. Biglow.  Mrs. Smith teaching arithmetic. Will and Doctor teaching grammar. Doctor had tooth removed because of toothache. Sister Mary is very sick but improving. Christmas gifts from Dr. Nin and Miss Lane. Mr. Hutchinson visiting (friend of Mr. Lane). Mr. McVicar went to Charlottesville. Brother Armistead went to Petersburg. Went to Mrs. Bishop's on Christmas day and saw Miss Francina who asked about you.  Letter from Ann Syndor. Ann Eliza sent candy.","August day. Longs to stay in Virginia. African Americans love as well. 2 lovers, Mingo and Kate. Kate was beautiful and a maid. Mingo was in his prime. Mingo is African American and in love with Kate who is also African American. They were married.","William Burwell is home and wishes to move out. Brother Jno failed attempt to get into academy and is now teaching school in Tuscaloosa that according to William is a very good school. Hopes to have 20 scholars. Went on 2 deer hunts but didn't kill anything. Many deer on William's plantation. Buck says many deer are in Alabama where he purchased land. Went to Prince Edward and heard Mr. Staunton preach as well as visiting with old acquaintances. Stayed at Mr. Biglow's Saturday night and at Mr. Anderson's Sunday night. Miss M. Williams is pretty severe. Mr. A has 8 boarders but only 4 of them were there when she was. Monday went to Charlotte court with Mr. A where they heard Mr. Randolph's speech and resolution. Went to Dick Venable's that night where his wife looks like an old woman. Not home until Thursday at 12 o'clock. Will write Sister Anne. Pleased with Miss Frances. March 1, 1833 - Pa wishes to put up tobacco in March. Believes August is the best month for putting up tobacco and that he should wait until then. R.B. lies rather than tell the truth because it is convenient. Wants to hear Mr. G's big gun and how he fires it as well as his fate. Respects to him Landon, Sister Mary and Brother A. Intends to write brother Jno.  Wants to see William, hear from Brother Jno and Ned Steptoe before she makes plans for the next year, possibly to go to Texas. Conflicted between staying and leaving. Doesn't want to leave the country/state of her fathers. Possibly come back and visit relatives and also make new ones. March 2 - went to see Blair but he was gone to Lynchburg. Cousin Laetitia sends love. Mr. Tinsely is here. Don't forget guard. Brother Jno traded James for a mule and ultimately also sold the mule for $50. Jno changed professorship but will try and get him another offer. William bought 23,000 acres of land on the red river in Texas for $250. Owns 28-30,000 acres in all.","Wanted to move away before Christmas and go to Stoneland, leaving Anee with bairns, but Mr. Ennes placed obstacles in the way and have decided to stay another year. \"The boy\" is quiet and his expected name is Armistead (in reality this is John Bott). Thought of Mr. Plummer because he was a dear friend. Mary is delicate, but a good child who has recently spent time with her grandparents and has returned spoiled. Wish Martha would come down for Aunt Harrison because it doesn't appear she will live much longer because she is suffering. Wishes Fan would become saved so that she too could have the peace that Aunt Harrison has at this time in her life. Give love to my parents and Mary \u0026 Caroline Garland.","Received letter from Capt. Overby. Ma is uneasy. Letter from Sister Ann that said she had received a letter from Sister Anna which had stated that I was sick and was under the care of a Thomasonian Doctor. No need for Ma to be uneasy. Has gotten well so they should not worry. Not be possible to go to Boydton in the fall. Business is commencing and will be very busy. Wants 1 or 2 shirts and a few socks. Hard to buy clothes with small salary and doctors' bills. Mr. Garland's mother is low. Silas Wright professed religion. Give love to family and tell Ma not to worry. Give respects to Uncle Lewis. Saw Uncle Harrison in town the other day. Tired of Petersburg and wish to leave.","Send shawl to Boydton by Mrs. Garland. Afraid that she is sick. Shug impatient to go home.","Send by Adams the articles she ordered. Pa and Ma unwell. Pa to put off trip. Hand is numb and it makes it difficult to write.","Involved with business and have little time to reply. State of affairs is alarming and distressing. Men failing daily for large amounts. Money rare. Change from extended credit to cash system. South not the place for poor people. Vicksburg is a pleasant place. Most women are married but there is one that catches his eye though he wouldn't marry now and risk his children growing up in poverty. Situated in Dr. Turnbull's family. Tell Miss Pris to come to VBurg as soon as she pleases. No news everything is occupied with money arrangements. Trial of contested election for mayor of the town. Matter decided against me after 3 days of speechifying. Criminal court and civil court to open soon and will thus be in court for several months. If promissory notes do not increase in value, lawyers will be driven from the bar. Unwilling to work any wager on credit and compelled to quit for capital to carry on business. Tell William not to leave present employment. Regret not having gone into merchandise. Deal with worst of our species. Like to come to Virginia in the summer, but won't be able to do so because want to leave Vicksburg better than came. Tell William to call Messer Holderby and McPheeters to acknowledge the receipt of a bill on R. Turnbull by Dr. for $100. Fees for collection are $10 which he will get if money is paid.","Arrived safely at 3 o'clock and found Mr. Garland. Spent evening at capital listening to Loco foco Speech on the sub bill. Ladies congregated in front of the supurb building to listen to Marine band. Leave for New York by train tomorrow evening. Get to W point on Saturday. Will be accompanied by Major John Garland as far as New York. Write at Mansfield when I reach W Point. Love to sister Ann and C.","In good health. Many classmates thinking of leaving. 3 or 4 cadets speaking of going to Texas. Court Martial against 2 or 3 cadets for violations of regulations by frolicking. Rob has returned. Bella has been sick.","June 20 - saw Powell last Sunday and he was well. Attended an Examination. Congress assembled an election for speaker and clerk. Mr. Garland \"thrown higher than a pine by reformers\". Cousin Lewis is well. Crops are good. Love to mother. July 20 - letter came after left. Will is doing well and is a Corporal. Sally Depre's death. Mr. Stansbury reads German romances to us every evening. Dr. Goodwyn died. Eliza's music is going well. Nannie and Frank are sweet and improving. Mary C. Burwell to send Powell's letter the next week unless she hears otherwise, send socks by Ned. Frances King Burwell to John – wishes to hear of Washington visit.","Spent Monday evening with Mr. Gaines. Betty and Lucy enjoyed the evening. Mr. Campbell was all devotion. Mr. Knecht gave fine music. Heard Miss Octavia Branch sing. Mr. Knecht is coming tomorrow evening for Fanny's birthday. Letter from Bro. William and he is well. Lucy won't be back for a fortnight. Wish Mrs. Garland lived here. Mr. and Mrs. Witlock and Susan Robinson dined here last night. Likes Susan Robinson. Mrs. Garland makes children work. Sister Anna been in bed all week. Children going to Mr. Mallory's next week.","Fanny left Mansfield. Mary leaves for Mecklenburg on the 28th. Received letter from Landon whose Barouche is at her service all the time. Answered Cousin Ann's letter. Stir in Hillsboro with wedding parties of Mr. Cameron from Petersburg who married Miss Walker daughter of Mrs. John Walker. Anna went to visit Mrs. Cameron (mother of Mr. Walker Cameron). Like to see Caroline. Wrote Bet. Wrote all the boys and only heard back from Will. Not heard from John in a long time and worried about his children. Little Frank growing fast and his health is improving. Wishes brother John would become independent. Uncertain how long to stay in Mecklenburg.  Anxious to be home. Direct letter to Boydton in Landon's care. Wants to know who Mrs. Waller is because Waller sounds familiar. Robert and Anna send love. Hannah sends love and has improved her bad temper.","Miss Betty spent evening at Mr. Powell's last Friday with other ladies. Mr. and Mrs. Randolph came to visit Saturday night and stayed all day Sunday. Mr. Jones went to Mrs. Powell's as a trick played on him. Mr. Jones's horse ran away from him, but Jim retrieved and returned the horse to town. Betty Scott to be married on May 3rd. Mrs. G and Miss Bets gone to town to get book muslin for Miss Bet's frock. Miss Betty Scott to marry Dr. James Boisseau. Nannie is pretty and learning alphabet. Busy making shirts. Need to make Miss Bet's frock to wear to Miss Betty's wedding. Miss Anne and Miss Charlotte aren't lacing corsets from the bottom. Miss Charlotte isn't holding her head up. Mr. Randolph looks like a 60 year old man – beard is quarter of an inch. Maj Hughs has an inch long beard. Mary sick with ague and fever. Mistress in Boydton, to return after commencement when Mr. Garland goes up. Miss prospect of 2 beaux:  Dr. Spencer and Mr. William Tornson.","Examination commences Monday. Ma was in Mecklenburg and doing very well. She expects to be at Mansfield for W.T. Burwell's arrival home and come home by cars or steamboat from New York by way of Washington.","Working again in pedagoging. School commenced and consists of 15 scholars. 10 studying languages and higher Algebra, Geometry, and Chemistry; all others are studying grammar, geography, or arithmetic. School is limited to 20. Employed for 5 months and to receive $300 as well as board. If pleased with performance could have the school for several years. If not pleased be transferred to another school which pays better but requires more work. Objects to plan of establishing a permanent school and getting Fan a female school. Couldn't remain in one place and longs to move twice a year so the plan would be impractical. Try to help Fan get a position as an independent teacher or assistant in an academy. If B.P was to settle there would be a better chance of establishing a female school. Property has declined from 25 to 50 to 75% and is still declining. Crops doing well. Spent 3 weeks of April in Vicksburg where Brother A and wife are doing well. Blair is at Abram's doing little but BP hopes to get him something in Warren County Miss where Jno Bolling (husband of Lucy Randolph) who has 4 sons who he hopes to hire someone to teach them for a few hours a day because he doesn't want to send them to school. Blair to try and go next winter. Bolling is paying $300 and doesn't want them to teach more than 3 hours a day. Offered a school at $800 plus board, but unsure whether or not to take it. Wrote to Sam Sanders.","Oct 18 - Escaped fever (congestive) . Good many deaths and a lot of sickness but believes country is now entirely healthy. In Gainesville, 40 deaths since the 1st of January which contains approximately 1500 inhabitants. Many scholars have been sick which resulted in school not be out until the 1st week in December. Continue here until June 1 for $400 and board. Expect 20-25 scholars. Blair is going to try and spend winter with BP. Professed religion along with 6 or 8 others. Not connected to any church but expect to join the Presbyterian Church. Became acquainted with Mr. Kirkpatrick (brother of HP who was an old classmate) who is an excellent preacher and is settled in Gainesville. Oct 20 – Ma has no time to write so Bettie is sending letter to F.K. Mr. Leyburn has returned and is looking well. Mr. John Atkinson preached yesterday with an interesting account of Texas. Mr. Garland, Sam, and Hugh are with them. Hugh is sweet but has cough that may be whooping cough. Forwarded with note to Miss F. K. Burwell, Gloucester C. H.","Fanny needs to meet with the Baytops. Mr. Garland is with Mary C. Burwell. Best for Fanny to go to Gloucester Point with Mr. B.","Brother John came to visit Anne. Aunt Bott introduced him to the children (Johnny and Molly). Mr. Burwell went to Prince Edward for a meeting of the board. John is ill so Dr. Strudwick came and gave him calomel and oil saying he had too much of a headache for quinine. Dr. Long, Mr. Jno Kirkland, and Mr. Jno Norwood came to see John but he was too sickly to visit yesterday.   Aunt Bott and Anne set with him and Mr. Schell sleeps in the same room. Got wheat meal for Hannah to make John a salt rising. Had chill at Mr. Lacy's in Raleigh, where he stayed a day, but not nearly as bad as what he has now. Mr. B. home on Saturday. Brother John has been teaching in Mr. Bingham's school. Mary and Brother John in the house.  Mr. Waddelll lives in with Betty and Fanny teaching music. John willing to try if the salary suits. Mr. Bingham has not been by yet. Mrs. Strudwick in house. Fanny in Mansfield.","Letter from Cousin Roberts. Lottie unwell yesterday. Daughter is flourishing. Sick servants in Mansfield have improved.","Fanny to travel with Mr. Baytrop so as to not travel without someone protecting her. Betty taken with auge on way home so Anne sent for M.C. to care for her. Dr. May saw her and Betty got better after 10 days in bed. Found Charlotte and lizzy sick but they are doing better. Sister Anne had a daughter this morning with red hair who weighed 12.5 pounds but both mother and child are doing well now. Heard from John last week. No word from William. Letter from cousin Ann last week – little prospect for school in her neighborhood. Christian Burwell married with only Mr. Reed's father and mother as well as his sister and her husband. Randolph in one of his worst humors. Bettie is well but with a bad complexion. Aunt Bettie busy making a mantilla of two old frocks. Added notes by C. M. Garland and \"Bettie\".","Hugh has whooping cough. Respects to Mr. Baystop and family as well as Mr. Stubs.","Received letter by Mr. Stubs. Moving to Hillsboro at Christmas. Bettie will be joining to teach music and possibly French at her brother's school where her salary is not fixed but will be given board. Possibly receive $400-500 but the pay will likely be less next semester. Bettie willing to join but doesn't want to teach among strangers. Anne anxious to send Mary somewhere. Mr. G wishes to send them to Roxbury. Sam and Hugh are here and will leave in the evening. Hugh brought Whooping cough. Baby and Frank will have it as well as Bettie because she has never had it. Bettie has had cold all fall. Bettie has been in town more than a week. Servants:  Mr. Arristides Smith to hire Hannah. He will also get Lucy for her victuals and clothes so that she can stay in the house. Charlotte might stay because of Anne. Amy will stay but it is unknown how she will do without her mother. Thought about writing Armistead to let him know of financial situation but it is feared he wouldn't have any money to spare. What little money received goes toward paying Doctor May. Edward was due $29 at the time of Fanny's father's death. John still in Hillsboro where Mrs. Bott thinks his head has been affected. He is to assist Mr. Bingham in his school for $400-600 depending on the number of pupils should his health improve. John will help pay board for Mary and Frank. Mrs. Botts thinks Fanny could get a job in New Jersey because teachers from Virginia are loved there.","Not succeeded in getting Fanny a situation for another year. Don't know how to advise regarding Captain Baytop. Possibly stay with him again if possible and maybe receive a raise.","Ann Burwell of Mecklenburg told Drury A. Bacon that Fanny is in charge of the schooling of a private family. If not engaged for the entire year please let Drury know of terms and conditions. Wish to get instructress for children. Resides 10 miles away from Mr. Lewis Burwell of Mecklenburg who is a reference.","Last Wednesday went to Dayton to attend Enquiry Meeting appointed by Mr. Witherspoon. Saved under preaching of Methodist preacher 2 weeks prior. Prays for Fanny, Betty, and William to accept Christ. Daughter of Mr. McIlwaine's died due to the whooping cough given to her by Bettie. Bettie getting over Whooping cough that she has had for 5 weeks.   Forwarded with more from Elizabeth Margaret Burwell, to Fanny K. Burwell, Gloucester C. H., Va.","Bettie sick with Whooping cough and is uneasy because she gave it to Mrs. McIlwaine's children,  the youngest of which died. Blessed that children haven't become ill and died. Letter from Ann describing the death of Nancy Coleman who had been sick for some weeks but could not be convinced to accept Jesus Christ. Mr. Bacon is living in Williesburg and is anxious to see if Fanny would teach his children. Mr. Bacon is uncle to the gentleman who married Sally Boyd. They live near the Presbyterian Church in Williesburg. Blair joined Methodist church on the trail. Abram Burwell again joined the church and it is reported that he is to be married though that has not been confirmed. Bettie got a letter from Ned and she learned that Nancy Haskins is ill and paralyzed the left side with 2 month old son. Not be able to leave until July 4th or 5th. Mary Garland to go to school with Sister Anna. Anne is well and pleased at the thought of going to school. Brother John is mending and if he gets well he will commence teaching on January 5th.","In December found letter from Dr. Gurden wishing to know Fanny's address for Colonel Drury Bacon to inquire about Fanny teaching his daughters. Confined inside nursing those sick with measles. Aunt Jean disposed for 2 weeks, Papa for 4 weeks, William Armistead 3 weeks, Brother John's little girl was sick which worried their house servant, Mamma, and Cousin Panthias. Got through without getting sick. Mama confined with rheumatism. Brother John, Cousin P, and Aunt Jean left this morning. Aunt Jean goes with them as far as cousin Alice Harrises.  She went because the ride might help her and would be a delight to cousin A. Alice will likely meet with Cousin Lucy Baskerville and Cousin Sam Goode's family who lives near there. Letter from Cousin Powell saying all is well and that he is enjoying religion. Cousin Blair is viewed as a zealous Christian. To write to Cousin Powell and Brother Lewis. Haven't heard from Brother Ab since his marriage to a lady they wish to meet. Brother Lewis is single. Brother Allen is settled in a small plantation where if crops are good he hopes to marry. Direct letter in the care of Mr. Randolph to Petersburg. Mr. Garland said he had not heard from Fanny in January because he had been visiting friends in the Upper country. His sister, Mrs. Caroline Garland left Lynchburg to go to New Orleans. She went out with Mr. Sam Garland according to Mr. Landon's family. Captain Sidner failed which was astonishing to all. Mrs. Lewis lost $1000 dollars because of him. Mr. Sidner and Mary bear losses well but Lucy and William Sidner are hurt. Mr. Whites, the bricklayer, offered him $5000 and Mr. Rainy to loose several thousand because of him. Uncle John from Franklin is here and brought Jno. Fanny possibly saw him last at Aunt Tabb's death. Cousin Henry is in good health. Cousin Thomas is ill much like his mother. Cousin Sally never writes. Fanny highly recommended by Sally Goode. Heard Mr. Cake preach and heard Mr. Baker at a revival. Received a letter from a man in Brownsville, Tennessee. Mama, Aunt Jean, and the rest of the family desire to be remembered by Fanny. Aunt Field is still here. Cousin Mary is well and at Roslin with a little boy. Churchy Simpson is still living with Aunt M. Cousin Martha Kerr has Liver Disease. Cousin Christian Burwell is married to Malony Mon and live in place that was formerly Uncle Randolphs. Catherine Reed who married Cousin Granderson Field has a daughter, Eaton Field, who sold the property to get out of debt. They have 30 Negroes and are living at Roslin but expect to live with Thomas Field as soon as his house is finished.","Heard from Fanny through sister Anne that Mr. Baytop was in Petersburg. Bettie and Anna are to visit Colonel Jones. Miss Mary is very accomplished at the piano. Brother Armistead sent the $50 that was requested and he is doing well. Paid Dr. May. John was not able to raise sufficient funds because he expected to pay for Mary and Frank as well as the medical expenses. John doing well and is invited to spend the evening at Mr. Binghams. Wishes Fanny could see John's poetry.  Bettie has 5 music students of which Mary G is one of them. Letter from Will saying he was much as usual. Robert received letter from Blair. Armistead trying to persuade Blair to live with him as he is in the mercantile business and thinks it would be good for him. John doing well teaching with 18 scholars and a small salary. Anna has very small school with only 2 boarders. Frank is sick. Lucy is a good maid.","Trouble with sending and receiving letters. Did not leave Petersburg until January 19th. Arrived in Raleigh on January 20th where friend D. Lacy enquired about Fanny. Arrived in Hillsboro January 22nd where Mary is staying with Brother R. Trying to stay in the village next session because of the amount of boarders Brother R. is to have, but fears that Brother John will not be able to pay for it on his salary. Brother John paid Mary's expenses to Hillsboro. Letter from Ann Burwell saying General Keen informed her that if John would go to Mecklenburg next year he would do very well because the school wants someone who can teach Latin. John says he must make over $300 and if he must leave Hillsboro then he will. Scholars fond of John. Cousin A.'s father is better. The servants, Charlotte and Amey are with Anne. Ned Randolph hires Hannah and gives $50 for her. The servant, Lucy, is with Mary and is sufficient. Armistead sent money ($50) for Doctor May and with the leftover was able to do laundry. Does not know what to get for Charlotte and Amey, and Hannah's hire does not pay what Mary owes at the store. Wrote Powell last fall asking for $50 for Bettie because she owed that at the store, but he didn't send it and so Mary had to give her bond to cover the cost. Bettie hasn't been able to repay Mary because she has only 5 music scholars and the pay is slow. Hear often from Petersburg. Charles Stainback failed and the Venables in Farmville as well. Capt. Syndor failed. Heard from William only once and expects to hear from Armistead. Robert is doing well and says to write to Blair and come live with because it would be more profitable to Blair. He did not mean to give up law but had engaged in the mercantile business. Blair said to be a believed Christian. Anne is well. Tight quarters next semester because of Bettie's three new pupils.","Letter from Ma and all were usual. Member of M.E. Church. Religiously inclined and Fanny is as well. Cousin Josiah Burwell has professed religion. Converted during quarterly last April in Dayton.","Ma wishes for Fanny to meet her in Mecklenburg. Ma left Sister Anna's house because it was filled with school boarders. Summer vacation was only 5 weeks. 1st week was spent at Chapel Hill with Mary Mitchell at commencement. Returned from commencement on June 3rd and was extremely ill for about a week with congestive fever. Confined to the house for 2 weeks. Ma left last Friday. Mary Webb married last Thursday night to Mr. William Long by Brother Robert. Sister Anna attended the wedding with Brother R. Dr. Long threw the couple a large party to which everyone in Hillsboro was invited. Spent the next day with Mary Mitchell and called upon the bride. Went on a carriage ride with Mr. \u0026 Mrs. Long, Mr. Henry Webb, Mary Mitchell, and Mr. John Webb. Monday night went to Dr. Webb's after tea to see Mary. Mr. John Webb and Mr. Heartt came and they all went for a walk to the mineral spring. Ma wishes Fanny would meet her at Uncle Louis's house.","John declined his school because it wasn't profitable. Mother to come. Mr. Landon Garland inquired about Frances's plans and spoke of Mr. William O Goode's desire to have a young lady teach school in his household. If Frances is willing, Anne will ask Mr. Garland of the terms and bargain for Frances. Aunt Jean spent a few weeks with Aunt Boyd in Boydton who is afflicted by the death of her eldest son. Aunt Jean and Anne went to commencement. Cousin Fletcher Rives graduated and is going to his father's in Mississippi. Cousin Fletcher been among them for 5 years. Cousin Mary V. Early visited and attended commencement. John's health is improving and he goes hunting with Anne E. Burwell's father. Contemplating trip to Boydton where Mr. Cake is preaching at the end of the week. He preached in Wylliesburg and did very well. Mr. Coke and Mr. Sparrow were appointed by presbytery to visit all destitute churches in county. Mr. Doke from Clarksvill(e) preachers regularly in Boydton where his church has gained several regular members. Cousin Louisa Garland gave birth to twin girls and they now have 5 children. Mrs. William Lea gave birth to twins at the same time. Little Frank is improving. Cousin Robert and Family are well. Cousin Betty had been very sick. Mr. Rainy suffers under Capt. Sidner. Capt. Sidner has moved from Boydton to his former home and Mill and Mr. Chambers now lives on his lot in Boydton. Aunt just sent letter to Cousin Armistead. Received letter from Cousin Blair where he wished to hear from Fanny. Cousin Blair joined Methodist church and is thought to become a preacher.","Frances Burwell working too hard for Mr. B for the amount she is being paid. Robert wishes Frances would come visit and stay with him where she could find her suitable work. He has a small school with 22 and Bettie's music students are increasing. Children have all had the measles; Fanny is the last to get sick. Heard from Powell who writes short unsatisfactory letters. Powell is doing well and attempted to marry a woman but failed and hopes to try again. Blair wrote saying he was determined on doing something and is deeply engaged in religion. A at Vicksburg is doing well in his profession. Not heard from Ma since her arrival at cousin L's. Children desire to see Frances.","Loves the beautiful present. Wishes happiness.","Sick at the time of receiving letter. Well now after taking 2 doses of Calomel. Landon Garland and his wife, Louisa, went to Weldon and then on to Norfolk and Baltimore. Got letter from Landon saying they would have to stay in Baltimore for the doctor to look at her case which is thought to be consumption.  He advised her to dry up her milk. Little twins are good. Little Maurice is very unwell but seems to be improving today. Matilda Boyd stayed 2 days this week and was pleased with her dress. Anxious for Fanny to come live with Mr. Baskervilles with the only objection being the small salary. Heard nothing from Alexander, sent copy of the letter to him: unable to provide services of Miss. Burwell because of arrangement with brother. At a revival, four of Mr. Blanche's scholars were converted, one of whom was Lucy Goode.","Upset in lack of writing, especially from the boys. Cousin Jane wished that Mary be present at her wedding although they can't be married in this state and will have to go to North Carolina to be married. Cousin Ann and Mary went to Boydton this week for one day. Dinner at Cousin Boyd's. Visited Landon Garland's where Louisa's health has improved. Little Will had a fit and Louisa taking care of him caught a very bad cold which is feared to be consumption again. Twins have grown. William Turnbull visited Boydton a few days after they left. Landon got a letter from John instructing him to come to Mecklenburg soon if he did not go to Washington. Mr. French promised to give him a place if he was elected. Mary wrote Landon that the military band went to Mansfield to serenade Mr. Hugh A. Garland before he left for Washington. Heard from Landon that Bettie was in Mansfield but is unsure of her future plans. Mary Sydnor and Mr. Dupre to be married soon but they have to go to NC and then go onto Charleston. H Boyd is to be married. Mr. James Oliver was disappointed at not being able to have Fanny to teach and said he would rather have her than anyone else, but failed to ask about the salary. Mr. Puryear has given up and many will suffer because of it. Cousin Alan will lose $300 because of this. Cousin Lewis is the same. Kiss little Fan. Mr. Oliver wanted to know if Bettie would teach but he was informed that she would not undertake a school. Respects to Mr. and Mrs. Baytop.","Mother is doing well. Cousin John left for Roslin where he is teaching Mr. Jack Field who gives him $300 and board to teach little Robert. Aunt Jean married and gone to North Carolina. She is now Mrs. William Eaton. Married on December 19th by Mr. McGovern at 8 o'clock at Pineywood. Cousin Matilda and her husband came to help make the food for the wedding. Aunt jean opposed to having invitations. They were married on a Tuesday and left the next Saturday for Greenvill(e). Tilda Boyd was at wedding. Anne walked Tilda and her brother Allen at the wedding. Wishes Fanny had been there to walk Mr. Hepburn who was softer than usual and drank a toast to the destruction of bachelors and widowers. A month before Aunt Jean married, a Mr. McNeal said to be worth $400,000 came to visit. He and cousin William met. Aunt Jean would have been his 5th wife. Cousin Louisa's health is much better. Cousin H is not married yet. Randolph-Macon College is very hard run and the professors cannot get any money. Edward T. Good, Mack Goode, and Mr. Rollins will probably have to sell possessions to pay their debts after Mr. Dick Puryear failed. Aunt Jean has fattened 30 pounds since her marriage. Brother Allen staying with them tonight. Little Richard has recovered. Mr. Wright is in Capt. Sidners old store. Rode to Wylesburg to hear new preacher, Mr. Wilson, son of Doctor Wilson of Prince Edward.","Busy preparing for examination. At night they listened to speakers.  The valedictory was delivered by Thomas E. Fitzpatrick Esq., son of the Rite Hon Col. Fitzpatrick of Patriots. Mary Ann had the valedictory composition. Sam's speech was on America. Miss Jones is a splendid teacher. Love to little Fan. Love to little Nancy Morice. Miss Jones sends her love as well as Antenetta and Cornelia. Miss Adalade Morgan is going to be married. Grandma sends best.","$15 that was sent has been placed on Frances's credit at Garland and Randolph Books, leaving approximately $90 due. This debt should not cause worry because the company knows that it will be paid. Cousin Betty has cut Frances out. Johnny was very fond of Edward's family. Mr. Garland was in town and says that little Nannie has been sick.","Lucy Baytup - Company requested at Mr. McIntoshes wedding on April 22, 1844. Hon Jno. R. Fox – Invites Miss Fanny K. Burwell and her particular friends to his party on April 10, 1844. Miss Mary McGlouklin – Company requested to Mr. Sinclairs on April 20, 1844. Miss Martha Baytup – Company invited to the Concert Hall to sing. APRIL FOOLS.","Fanny's mother left 4 weeks ago intending to spend time with Mr. Landon Garlands and Brunswick. She visited friends in Boydton and found Aunt Boyd's family busy fixing cousin Boyd's servants. Little Frank was sick. Fanny's mother visited Aunt Turnbull's last week and cousin Ann during her time in Brunswick. Cousin John is living in Roslin where Mr. Fields gives him $300 and his board to teach Robert. He has a pleasant time with Miss Churcely. No knowledge of his affair with Till. Some say she discarded him because she left so suddenly for Petersburg. Mr. Garland was here 3 weeks ago and told of Aunt having the idea to propose to Fanny and Cousin John to settle in Boydton next year and open a school and that she would live with them. Cousin Louisa to go the first of the month to her mother's to stay with all her family until November. Mr. Garland said he would visit very often when left a widower. The twins are very fine and remarkable although no one is allowed to hold them according to the father. Country swarms with Negro traders. Cousin Landy Boyd is in partnership with Charles Baskerville and others. Cousin John is attending in the Tavern. Mr. Bridgeforth is gone with the Negros with Frank Boyd. Cousin Blair has joined the conference and has received orders to preach, though we do not know where he was sent. Spent the last of March in Wylesburg and heard Mr. Doke and Mr. Hart from Charlotte preach. The current preacher is a son of Old Doctor Wilson. Pleasure of seeing his wife this week, although she is not pretty, she seems genteel and agreeable. Presbytery meets at Lunenburg courthouse on the third Sunday of the month. Hopes God works through the Wylesburg Church. Mr. Wilson will take a day at Finneywood when the weather warms up. Cousin Panthear has gone with her father to kitten on the first day of March. Little Richard is handsome and Little Sally is smart. Brother John left Uncle Richard's two days ago; all was well except Belden's mother who is not expected to recover. Cousin Robert Boyd expects to move to Missouri in the fall with his family. His wife was a Miss Davice, her mother and family carries them. Aunt Jane Eaton appears to be happy with her man and hopes to visit soon. Supposed she has become fat but that is not believable because she has always been thin. Widowers to bear Fanny off soon. Murry Yates was married two months ago to the Mrs. Boswell, the mother of Thomas Boswell who Fanny met at College last summer. Thomas is very opposed to the marriage. The couple lives where Buck Finch used to reside. Harriet Boyd is still engaged. Mr. Dodson is building a very comfortable house for the Bird. Brother John and family visited Colonel Oliver's family on their way to Uncle Richards. They have a teacher they received from Halifax County, Miss Taylor, but A E Burwell has been unable to meet her yet. A E Burwell's mother has been ill since their Aunt left. William Armistead is going to school every day from home and A E Burwell has no escort when she takes him except on Saturdays. Country in agony over meeting Mr. Clay in Raleigh on April 12. All of the Whigs are preparing to go or wish to go. Martha Farrar spent the evening with the family while her husband took Mr. Puryear's Negros to the South for sale. He has not returned yet. If he went to Alabama he wouldn't have reached his destination yet and so Martha Farrar is very concerned about his absence. Mrs. Goode is alive and in better health. Uncle Randolph's family is well with the girls staying home with little or no society. Mr. Hepburn in his visit a few days ago spoke of giving a dinner when Aunt Jean visits. Wishes Fanny to visit this summer and promises fine melons from brother Allen. Sally Goodes had her third child. Letter to write to friends at Farm Hill and to Cousin Bettie.","Stayed longer than expected at cousin Lewis Burwell's because after Cousin Jean was married the bad weather set in. Wishes to have a home with Fanny and Bettie. Mr. Lee's house is vacant and Mr. Wright hinted at setting up a school. Mary wishes to try and get them all together with at least four boarders to help afford meat, bread, groceries, and to pay rent. John says that he will do his part and if there aren't enough girls to keep him employed he will take a school for boys that would not interfere with the preparatory school at College. Servants are sufficient and she could hire Hannah out and get a steady old man to help. Lucy is a first rate worker who is very good at washing and ironing. Brother Robert hasn't written since Mary left Hillsboro. Bett is doing well, her vacation is in October and she expects to go to Mansfield then. Mary hopes to go down the last week of May or before as well as wishing to see Nancy and Hannah before she goes. Frank was sick last week. This week is to be spent with Mary and Charles. Ned and William are two boarders at $100 apiece and 2 boys that go the academy. Blair has become a preacher and Lewis Burwell wrote his mother stating that he was joining the Ala Conference last fall.   Landon's family has gone up the country and is expected to stay until November. Louis's health is much better and the twins are doing well. Mrs. Howard sends her love.  Harriet insists upon Mary coming to commencement and Cousin Ann Frank is ill. Doctor Laird asked about Fanny. Sends respects to Mr. and Mrs. Baytop.","Bet is well and pleased with Hillsboro. Not be able to leave for Hillsboro as soon as hoped because the examination was put off a week and the First Class which is usually the first examined is now the last examined. The postponement of exams is so that the Secretary of War may be here during the most important part of it and he cannot leave Washington until the adjournment of Congress. Military board has been appointed to attend the Ex with General Scott as its head. Probably won't be relieved from duty until the 28th. Classmate named Hawkins from North Carolina had a severe accident last week when he fell from his horse and fractured his leg. Hawkins hopes friends will come but if not W.T. will travel with him because he will be unable to travel alone. Mr. G has moved to town.","Heard that Fanny was to be married but had yet to hear directly from her. Brother John has been silent, but Mary believes to settle and support herself with boarders and having a female school. Mr. Rowsie says that if John will not teach then she must get a teacher and take Bettie. Sister Anne is anxious for Mary to go to Boydton. Mr. Garland is living in Petersburg. Mrs. Caroline Garland has sent her sideboard to her brother.  Cousin Lewis is doing better. Letter from Cousin Eaton who seemed well and happy. Powell and Blair wish to hear from Fanny. When Mary was in Brunswick she spoke to Jane Turnbull who said that Armistead had a daughter, Priscilla's health was very delicate, and they board with one of Priscilla's sisters because Armistead has sold his place. William to be in Petersburg the first of July and Caroline says she is overjoyed that Fanny is to be married. Aggie says tell Miss Fanny I told her so. Mr. G will go to Gloucester next week and Mary wants Anne to go with him so that he isn't imprudent in his eating, which is what made him sick when he was there last. Nannie and Margaret look delicate. Anne is well. Respects to Mr. and Mrs. B. Frank says everyone sends love from Lucy down to little John.","Will and Bet left yesterday for Hillsboro and will not return soon. Mama wishes to know when Fanny will come. Mr.Garland, Armistead, or Will will come down for Fanny. Anxious to see Fanny. Left Pris and the two babies very well in Mississippi. Armistead is anxious to return to them and so his stay in Virginia must be short.","Sister Anne delivered a son yesterday and both are doing well. Anne sends Fanny a lock of his hair. Cousin Anne and Matilda wish to see Fanny and her husband and little Charlie. Mary stayed three weeks in Mecklenburg with Cousin Lewis. Mr. William Eaton sent the carriage for Mary, Cousin Boyd and Cousin Ann to see Cousin Jean who appears happy. Stayed in Carolina four weeks. Cousin Ann was sick and so Cousin Boyd and Mary left her at Mr. Eaton's because she was unable to travel with them. Cousin Jean sends love and wishes Fanny to visit. Pleased with Cousin Sally Eaton while there. Saw Matilda Burwell who is a very nice housekeeper. Charmed with Granville. Heard from all brothers as well as Priscilla and Bettie who send their love and wish to see Fanny and Charlie. Bettie is pleased with Vicksburg. Will wrote from New Orleans the last of August and expected to go to Mexico with the regiment he had been promoted to; he moved from the 6th to the 5th regiment. Mr. Garland is determined to go somewhere. Wishes Fanny to come for Christmas. Cousin Anne sends Mr. Catlett a bar of soap and Cousin Sally sends a cake. Love to Mr. C, the girls, John, and Miss Lucy. Sending Priscilla's letter. Have to write to John tonight. Left Frank in Brunswick with Mr. Stone. Delivered message to Aggy. Anne sends love. Mary wishes Fanny would write. Wish Lucy was with Fanny because Mary does not have work for her and will probably hire her our next year. Sister Anne has small school that will increase after Christmas, though only 2 girls currently board.","Mary C. has been ill. Sister is cast down because her school has increased a little but she has no boarders. Jean Stone is here but she takes the place of Frank. Mary wishes John could help her. John has taken a school. Letter from Blair last week, he is in Sumter, Alabama with Powell helping to build his house where he will stay this year and make a crop. Powell has bought land and is settling; he has a very good school. Blair wants Mary C. to go live with him because he believes she would like the neighborhood although she is unsure of this. Mary C. is going to Vicksburg next fall. Mr. Garland had an accident. He had got to Wheeling and expected to leave in the evening for St. Louis. Mr. G seems in good spirits and it was fortunate that Mr. Rose went with him. Mr. Rose carried Albert and Jim with him and after he was hurt, John Rose had to leave Mr. G and take them to Wheeling to keep them out of the way of the Abolishi. He hired them out there and then went back for Mr. G. Anne first received a letter from Mr. Rose which was initially alarming if it wasn't for Mr. Garland's postscript. Lewis Burwell is in from Alabama, he got there on December 29th, and it is assumed it was a courting expedition. John Burwell has another son. Alexander Boyd is to be married to Sally Young. Mary Burwell staying in town all winter and sends her love. Servants are delighted at the thought of moving west. If Mr. G likes his family, he will move in the fall which is a long time for Mary C. to look forward to and thinking about it makes her dread it very much. Saw an account of a tornado which passed through Gloucester and Mathews and is curious as to whether it was near Fanny. Hired Lucy out this year for $30. Mary does all the necessary work except washing which is done by Charlotte because Anne has no boarders. Little Fan sends love. The baby is named Spotswood.","Mrs. Bott came in tonight and says tell Mama that Anna has a son named Dandridge Spotswood who is about 3 weeks old and is doing well. Brother R is fond of it. Amy is still weak. Behind with sewing work because Lizzie has to mind the baby so much. In dreadful spirits. Disappointed at Mama not coming with Mrs. Jones. Caroline joined the Church Sunday before last. Yesterday Spotswood was baptized and it hurt that Mama wasn't there. Hope Brother J will be able to sell the colt to get the money so that Mama can take what she needs of it. Tried to collect money but failed and am tiring of death and debt. Mr. G and Mary are well. Expect Mama with Dr. S. and Lady. Write by Dr. S because he will return next Sunday.","Send copies of the letters contained in the St. Louis Republican. They were received today addressed to Uncle Armistead. City of Mexico, October 1, 1847 – particulars of Brother William's death. He was Aide to Col. Clark Commander of 2nd Brigade of Gen: Worth's Division. Morning of the 8th, they reported to Col. McIntosh. Col. Clark had been wounded at Churabusco. Took possession against the enemy lines at dawn and were given orders to charge and drive the enemy from the position in which he occupied. Order was obeyed and we were victorious but at the expense of our best men. 1/3 of the men and 21 of 41 officers in our division were killed or wounded. Brother was shot down by a musket when within 10 feet if the enemy's 1st line of defense. Ball struck him just above the knee of his right leg (breaking it) and then he was struck down by a lance which ultimately killed him. During the long and bloody fight his sword and sash were stolen as well as the ring on his finger. He was buried the next morning in sight of the battlefield with the other 120 who fell with him. Col. Scott and Captain Merrill are buried on either side of Burwell as well as his little dog Rod who had been shot through the body during the battle, but was found licking his masters wounds before he died. 9/10th of those who had their limbs amputated have died and so it is good that Burwell's was a quick death. 8 of Burwell's regiment, more than half of those who initially came to the City of Mexico have fallen. Burwell has an ink stand sand box and wafer box which he took to the castle of Perote. He is noted as wishing his brother in Vicksburg had them because he would have appreciated their curiosities. Enclosed are those items in addition to a letter from Col. Clark to General Worth about his death. R.W. Kirkman cut locks of his hair and will send those in the trunk but enclosed are locks of hair that had been cut by the lance that killed him and were lying on the ground near him. Been with Burwell since the first of May and any further questions I would love to help. –R.W. Kirkham Adjt. 5th Infantry. Tacubaga, Mexico, September 10, 1847 – excellent qualities possessed by William T. Burwell. Beloved for his suavity and irreproachable manners. –N.G. Clark Col. 5th infantry.","Haven't heard from John since last September. Brother A. received a letter from Mary Papplan saying that Fanny had a daughter and Mary C. felt mortified because she didn't know. Mr. Catlett wrote about the birth of Willie but not with this new child. Mary C. is in Jackson Mississippi with Brother Armistead who has been there since October. Blair went to Texas in November and Powell is married and no longer needed Mary C.  She left Alabama in January with friends and visited New Orleans before coming back to Jackson. Randolph lives in New Orleans and Mary C. visited with him for 5 weeks and was pleased with his wife who is the daughter of Mr. Meade who was an old acquaintance. Mrs. Goodwyn from Virginia is a sister of Roberts wife was also there and stayed a fair amount of time as well. Bettie went to Mary G.'s wedding in St Louis and has yet to return. Mary going to Virginia. In June Mrs. Caroline G. is in St. Louis with Mary and Doctor. Mr. Pembroke Garland is living with Doctor G and Mrs. Garland came to visit. Mr. Pembroke has been confined to his bed for 8 years. Mrs. Doctor Garland came to visit after Mary C. arrived in Jackson; she is the daughter of Mr. James Garland. Letter from Powell and Margaret stated that little Willie missed Mary C. after she left. Mr. Catlett's friend, Mr. Morris, lives near Jackson and Mary C. sent word to him by Mr. Bur. Have a good Presbyterian preacher. Blair likes Texas; he is on the San Antonio River in Victoria County and he is good health. Cousin Ann is doing well and living with Cousin Sally. Mr. Roberts tends to his plantation which is 4 miles from Cousin Sally's. Matilda Boyd is married to a brother of Ann's husband.","Pris gave birth to a son on July 30th and both are doing well. The assumption is that the child will be named Armistead. Fanny hasn't been feeling well and Mary C is worried about her. Hope Miss Lucy is better. Wishes for Fanny's mother to let her know who the minister is in Abingdon now. Powell is doing well and had another son named Armistead Thomas after the grandfathers. Blair is pleased with Texas where he is buying and selling stocks which he finds profitable, the nearest post office is in Goliad and he says the traveling agrees with him. Anne is in very bad spirits. Hugh is with Anne, but they are contemplating sending him to Uncle Landon because she does not want to send another child to Roman Catholic School. Caroline has a son born on July 8th that is named Bernard Gains after the Dr.'s father. Anna will be confined soon with her 11th child. Brother R sent his and his 2 boys, Armistead and Robert's, Daguerreotypes. Robert looks old. Brother A. is working on his river plantation. John is candidate for Clerk of the Senate. Feels solicitude for Frank and is anxious for John to send him to Powell until he is old enough for business. Visited Cousin Mary Barnet who lives in Yazoo City with her five children. In her most recent letter she wrote of losing her infant that was born when Mary C. visited.","Lady in Vicksburg had sensitivity to light but an eye doctor helped her and she can now read and work. The Doctor sees patients from all over the US. Brother Robert to visit if she doesn't go to Virginia over the summer. All is well with Mary. Blair is in good health and was about to start moving cattle from the Colorado River to Matagorda Bay and is expected to be gone 3 months. Hopes Fanny will see Dr. Farrar and has heard from Sister Anne that while he is in Richmond he would try to see Fanny. Won't be home until the last of June unless someone is going to Jackson. Armistead can't come and Mary C. doesn't want to burden Powell because he brought her. Pris's baby is ill with Whooping Cough. Bettie and the rest are well. Unsure about John not sending Frank to school. Miss Nancy P. and David Minge are married. If Charles Field lived in Rosewell, where is Mrs. Tabb Catlett. Powell, Margaret, and Cousin Mary Barnet (Randolph) send their love.","3rd son of Brother Armistead passed away at age 5 of Dysentery after the Measles. The 3 older children had the measles at the same time but faired much more favorably. He suffered for 10 days. He was the most healthy and sprightly of the children. The baby is 13 months old and no bigger than a 6 month old. He contracted whooping cough in the spring while teething, followed by diarrhea, and then the measles when it was thought he would not live. Virginia became very ill the week after her brother died. Brother Armistead has been unwell for 2 months with diarrhea. Concerned about Frank. Powell does not teach at home now; he is employed at an academy 3 miles from home where he teaches languages. Dr. Farrar expects Prince Edward will go to Philadelphia in March because he has a son that will graduate then. Brother Robert might come to visit this winter and if so she might go back with him. Pris sends love. Bettie is very busy and sends love. Miss Lucy's health is bad. Blair is still in Texas.","Thinking of writing Fanny for 10 years but have always out it off. Settled 3 miles west of Sumterville, 15 miles north of Livingston and 8 miles southwest of Gainesville. House is a double log cabin with sheds on both sides. A fine sandy hill is 200 yards from the church and the garden and orchard are between the house and church. Moved an old female school house so as to have 5 rooms beside a dining room, cook room, and store room. Settled here in 1847 when bought 80 acres of land at $12 ½, 2 years ago bought another 80 at $10 and this spring bought 100 acres at $15. Brother-in-law owns half of everything except the last 100 acres in which he owns ¼. He takes care of the farm while Ben takes care of the schoolhouse. Charges $4 a month and allow them to quit when they choose. 3 children - all boys and the oldest will be 4 next September, the youngest is 3 months. The older children are spoiled rotten. Rarely leaves the house without Willie and his dog Prince and Ben's dog Blue. Only teach 6 hours a day. Live in a good neighborhood where all the people are industrious. The country has been healthy for the last 8 years. At Sumterville there are 2 schools, one for male and one for female. The male school is a military school taught by a Dinwiddian, a graduate of Virginia Military institute. The female school is taught by Mr. Davidson of Petersburg, a grandson of General Butts and graduate of the U.S. Naval School. In Livingston the female teacher, Mr. Brame, was born in Petersburg, and so the Dinwoodie is well represented here. Blair is still in Texas but speaks of coming in the summer.","Youngest boy, 2 ½ years old, died last March 1, 2 months after Mary left us which makes the loss of 3 loved ones in a year and a half. Molly's death was sudden and of an unaccountable sickness. She had been complaining for several weeks of pain in her bowels. Her baby was born August 13th and seemed to recover relatively quickly, gaining weight and looking healthy in only 2 months. Friend and relative of the doctor was married middle of October. Mary helped with the wedding and attended the parties looking as well as ever. Became involved in religious duties. Longed to see her deceased sister, Carry. Promised her that her children would be taken care of. Sunday before Christmas, she dined with Anne P. and seemed more cheerful. She had dinner with friends and ate some pressed souse which is the supposed immediate reason for her illness. The next morning she complained of excruciating pain and so the Dr. prescribed her medicine and sent for Dr. Linton. She sent for Anne P. at 9 o'clock as she grew worse where she was suffering from intense pain in her bowels and vomiting. Sent for Dr. Papin. She got better the following day, but at about midday she complained of a pain in her side and so she was given a little paregoric under Dr.'s orders. Left her room for a few minutes and when Anne P. returned to give her the prescribed medicine she was breathing very badly and could not be aroused. Called the doctor immediately who thought she had only slept too long and gave her brandy and succeeded in rousing her though she remained cold where she began praying with a stiff tongue, after which she could not be revived. The last words she said where for Lizzie to \"rub my hands\" By 10 o'clock she was a corpse. The boy contracted scarlet fever on a Thursday and passed away the following Tuesday morning about 9 o'clock. Fanny to go with Betty Lemoine and spend time with her Virginia relations. Went through 7 years in poverty. Received a letter from mother. Thankful that Mr. G. is a changed man and is a constant member of the Episcopal Church. Hugh is a very promising boy and assists Mr. Watt in teaching and so his own education costs nothing. Collects bills and makes nearly enough to cloth himself. Mag is rather rude and wild. Spot is a complete scape grace. He is the only one that goes to school. Fanny teaches Nan and Mag but could not manage Spot.  Mary's children are doing well.","Yellow fever broke here in August, but went to the country and were fortunate enough to escape it with the exception of one servant who went to town without the master's knowledge, but who has fully recovered. This is the winter the legislature meets and the town is filled with people. Bettie's being married and left us. Pris is not able to go out. Miss Fanny wishes to be with her again if she could afford it. Fanny has 3 children. Powell is the only one that writes often. He has 3 boys: William, Armistead Thomas, after the two grandfathers and Benjamin Powell. I named the two last. He sent money to have Mary C.'s daguerreotype taken and sent it to him. Blair is still in Texas. He made arrangements to visit last August but the yellow fever was everywhere in the way in which Jno was to come.","Fanny is with Frances. Baby has been very sick for 2 months and has the worst sore eyes, but he is now getting better. Asks about Frances's soul and whether or not she is saved.","Wrote Mr. C. to meet in Richmond but Cholera is very bad in Richmond and so Mrs. Petrie thought it was best to stop in Augusta, Georgia. Fear Mr. Catlett never received telegraph. Crossing the York River, as well as the uncertainty of getting a conveyance to Gloucester deters her from going until she has heard from John or Mr. Catlett. Dr. jones went to Gloucester yesterday and if there wasn't word from John or Mr. Catlett, Mary C. would go with him today.","Tried for many years to get Brother John to come to Alabama and join B.P. in a school. Contemplated raising money next fall to pay off John's debts in order to get him to Alabama. Would like to help John but doesn't want to injure himself or his family in the process. If Frank comes he will be treated as one of B.P.'s children especially if he is willing to learn a trade. Only teaches from 8-4. Blair is in Texas and pleased with the country there. He is attending to cattle on a 5 year contract. The oldest child, Wm. T., is good looking but it is feared he will give B.P. a lot of trouble. He can spell 2 and 3 letter words and doesn't go to school. Tommy is ugly and not so sprightly but is noble. B.P. is the flower of the flock in looks and generally a good boy who is hard to quiet once he gets started. Robt Hanna is rather large (15 lbs at 14 months) but is sprightly and otherwise healthy. Have 260 acres worth about $15 per acre. Work 5 hands and keep 2 women and a boy at the house. Made 19 bags of cotton last year which was worth about $700. School was worth about $1000. Owe about $3500 due next winter. Owed about $1000 and if this year is as profitable as the last, then they will be able to raise $2500. Expect to sell every negro except 3 and buy a new set. May sell them on credit to get 10% more. Trying to raise grain and stock because cotton is uncertain. May come to Virginia to buy new negroes if he succeeds in selling the ones he has. If this happens he will come and visit Fanny. Corn crop sold at $1 a bushel. Drought has been severe. The corn crop looks well and has begun to shoot. If there is a good rain once a week for the next 4 weeks the crop will be doubled. If this is the case there will be 50,000 bushels within 5 miles of this place. Finished cleaning wheat and made about 90 bushels. Wheat crop generally good with between 20 \u0026 30 bushels to the acre. Thinks they will be able to sell 100 bushels for $1. Usually make enough sugar cane to keep the children and negroes chewing all year, but will hardly make seed this year. Wish Fanny could get agriculture friends to get a 1 or 2 of choice white wheat and send it to him in the mail between now and October. Margaret has gone to visit her Aunt who is in bad health. The boys have gone to Sumterville for preaching. Can't believe he is over 40 when he hardly feels 20. Mobile and Ohio Railroad is coming fast and will be 12 or 15 miles by the end of the year. Building a branch off it to Gainesville which will pass within 2 miles. The railroads will have a considerable effect on the price of land. Land is cheaper here than anywhere else. Added a second floor to his home sand is now a very comfortable dwelling with 8 rooms and a large room for boarders. Wants Brother John's post office address.","Worries that Fanny is unwell and wishes that she comes to visit. Brother Robert said he was going to write Fanny and see her this summer, which it is assumed he has not done. Wonders if Mr. Catlett will be in Richmond this summer, what the baby's name is and why she has not received a lock of hair. Armistead is going to carry Charlie to Alabama to Powell's school. Powell still wants Frank to go to his school.","Brother Robert's Daughter Fanny died on her way home from New York. Brother John has given him trouble. In Frank's last letter he said that his father was sending him to Uncle Powell's in Alabama as soon as he was out of debt. Would like to know how much John owes and Powell would like to know if John would come so they could have a school. If he could be certain that John would come,  he would make arrangements for a larger school the following year. Thinks that Armistead will send Willie and that Anne will send Spot to Powell next year to school especially since the railroad will make it only a 2 day ride from Richmond. Costs $5 to go to Mobile by train. Stayed with a granddaughter of Cousin Tabb in Greensborough. Sally Tabb and Henry said she talked about the family often. Met a lady from Rockbridge County who knew many of the same people Mary C. knew from Prince Edward. One of her daughters married Ben Smith who is now a professor in the Union Seminary. Eye sight is getting worse. Not given up on Mr. Catlett send a daguerreotype of the children.","Trouble with mail service sending and receiving letters. Ill after visit. Mr. Wood wishes to buy a farm in Cumberland but was unable to and so he bought a comfortable residence in another part of town. Uncle Raymond Minor lost his wife just after they moved to Cumberland leaving him with a 2 month old infant which he begged her to take. The child's name is Elvira C. Minor and is just 10 years old. Not sent her or Rose to school except music lessons. Ellie calls her Marmy and Rose calls her sister because that's what she had heard her brother call her all those years. Rose's mother died 4 years ago and her father, 41, married a 21 year old last fall. Health is bad. Mr. Wood is sick as well. M.S. Wood's mother's health is better than it once was but has lost all sight in one eye and is unable to write.","Bettie is one of the finest children and was christened Bettie Burwell. Looking for Brother Joh who is coming to live in Evergreen to work in the bookstore that Brother A bought. Brother R had a stroke. Since Fanny's death he has turned very grey according to Anna. Hear from Powell very often who was visited by Armistead over Christmas. Anne is doing well and Miss Caroline is with her. Brother and Pris went to a masked ball with F and Nanie. They got home before 11.","Moved to Texas where B.P. bought land on the Lavacca River. 260 acres of land with 100 enclosed and 70 in cultivation for $1500. Frank left yesterday. Not able to leave before February or March. Wish to send 1 or 2 Negroes and to hire someone to plant the crops so that profits will not be lost. Only 4 days travel to Indianola.  Frank will live with Blair who is stock raising. Blair will give him $150 a year. Wishes to know the price of good plow boys from ages 12 to 15 and if Mr. Catlett would find some and send them to New Orleans. Hear very rarely from Vicksburg.  Benny is rather puny and has had a fever for a day or two.","Uncle Pow bought a place in Jackson and expects to move there in April. Half dozen neighbors in four miles. Bound to the North by Carancahua River and on the west and south by the bay of the same name. Uncle Blair's land that of deceased Wm Miller, is 5000 acres of land in this tract. 6000 head of cattle. He expects to brand 1200 calves and sell 400 beef cattle this year. Thinks Charley would like to live there with Frank and Blair. Aunt Harriet is a very fine woman. Uncle Robert moved to Charlotte, Mecklenburg County NC. Will send a Texas Almanac.","Running away from yellow fever. Going to Mr. Burr Garland's plantation that is 6 miles from Jackson. Packing for 3 or 4 months because it will be that long until they are able to come back. Grandma was here all summer and was taken with one of her fits in which everyone thought she would die, but she is doing better now and heading for Dingle. Aunt Pris and Uncle Armistead spent the day here yesterday. Uncle A drove with a high fever and has been quite sick since he went to the swamp. Frank was very ill in last letter from Texas. Charlie Burwell is in college at Princeton. Hugh is in St. Louis with Tim to practice Law. Mammy Aggie has been dead a year last March.   Write to Vicksburg because there are several men there who have had yellow fever and will bring the mail to Fannie.","Mother died. For the last 8 weeks she was confined to her bed and was basically blind but her mental vigor remained. Monday at half past 9 she died without a struggle. Very few of her children were with her. Brother A was at court and didn't return until Wednesday morning. She was interred on Wednesday and is now resting with William and Bettie.","Lilly, Uncle Armistead's second daughter died. She was taken sick before Jinnie. Grief so great for Jinnie's loss that can't feel Lilly's. Aunt Carrie and Maggie are staying at the Barrens until Carrie goes to Virginia with Uncle Burwell. Also included is the obituary of Virginia Burwell.","Busy cow driving. Make an abundance of corn for bread. Uncle A lost 2 daughters within a very short time with Grandma following shortly after that. Vicksburg is a very sickly place and it is good that Aunt Anne and her family are leaving it. Aunt Anne to Virginia, Nan to St. Louis, Mag to school with Aunt Anna, Spot to school in St. Louis, and Hugh is still in St. Louis. Uncle Pow and family were well a few weeks ago.","Comment on life in Texas. Writing to Frances in hopes that Sister Ann is with her. No smoke house on property and all eatables are kept in a cabin that is about 8 square feet. No corn crib or stable. Get corn and flour from New Orleans and kill a hog as needed. The stock is fed by the pasture from the Navidad to the Lavaca River. Only 12 cows, last year raised 10 heifer calves and 1 steer calf. 5 mares and fillies, 2 buggy horses and 4 mules and 5 yoke of oxen. Never run more than three plows at a time so that there is always a team able to work. Break land with 2 or 4 yoke of oxen. Work the crop with mules and horses and a single yoke of oxen. No crop last year, only 4 bales of cotton on 50 acres and no corn. Blair goes 8 to 10 days in the cow driving season sleeping outside without taking his boots off, he has made about $1000 a year. Complains of hardships and wishes to get rid of his contract which is effective 3 more years. Hair and beard almost white and looks 10 years older than Ben, but his health is better here than in Alabama. Frank one of the best cow hands on the range. Immigration here has increased in the last few years, but last year's drought slowed this immigration. Most of the newcomers are planters. Two Prestons of Missouri (Landon and Shaw), kin to the Virginia Prestons, have settled on the Navidad about 5 miles from Ben. Had another daughter last month, so they now have 4 sons and 3 daughter and all are in good health. The newest girl is named Martha Catherine. Try to teach the 5 oldest but they do not like books. Very mild winter. Can get oysters from 20 miles away. Last ham of bacon was from Alabama. Until this year killed deer and turkey but this year they have been scarce. Probable that Texas will declare itself independent and it is doubtful that she will enter into the Southern Confederacy. Hope no black republic will ever rule. Grieves that he has to eat corn from a Republican state this year.","State of affairs has made money matters very hard in the South. The Comanche Indians have been coming down on the settlers killing them and stealing everything. Mr. W.B. Grimes started a rancho on the Leona which empties into the Frio. Had 2200 head of cattle and 22 cow horses. The Indians penned 20 of the horses in their own pen close to the house and the two they couldn't open.  One they shot and the other they frightened so much that he could not be helped. One started down the Leona to warn the other settlers but the Indians had hid in the gully and when O Neal passed, 40 rose behind him on G's horses and almost caught him because his horse was broke down and has already run 7 miles. If he had run 50 more yards, then they would have had his scalp. They killed 2 men and mangled a young lady so badly they thought she would die. One man they scalped and cut the skin off the bottom of his feet and made him run through the thorns, then skinned his beard off, shot 20 copper spiked arrows into him and then cut them out, picked a hole in the back of his neck, shot him through with a musket ball, cut out his heart, then cleaned off the road and stretched him across it and made 9 marks by the side of him. The lady was scalped but is still alive. The two men who take care of G's stock told F.M. Flournoy and son killed Woolfork. Woolfork shot four times and stabbed 5 times and Flournoy's son died immediately. Corn is 6 or 7 inches high. Uncle B and family are not home because they went to Texana Friday for preaching.  Uncle B joined the Presbyterian Church yesterday. Be at home about 4 days every month from cattle driving.","In Petersburg 3 weeks. Hugh came the Wednesday before Anne left and stayed one night because he had to go to Memphis where he expects to get a commission under the Confederate States in Col Bowen's regiment. He left the day Eliza was buried. She died Wednesday the 12th and was buried the next day at 4 o'clock. Sam and her brothers arrived after she was already gone. Left Petersburg Monday morning and joined Nannie B. who had left the Friday before in Hillsboro. Robert is going to join the hornet's nest, a company in Col Hill's regiment at Yorktown. People here been busy today fixing boxes for the North Carolina regiments. Robert leaves tonight and Florence Morton goes as far as Petersburg with him. Anna is going to Hillsboro as well as Willie who is going there to study medicine. Armistead is in the Calvary Company near Little Rock.","Comfort to have Bob stationed near Frances and wish that Armistead was with him. Armistead joined the Calvary Company in Arkansas and was stationed near Little Rock.","Aunt Carrie staying with Aunt Mary since news of Uncle Sam's illness. He is at his Mississippi plantation. Letter from Cousin Mattie. Not a word from Spot. Hear from Hugh in an indirect way; he is in Kentucky near Columbus. Heard through General Meems that Uncle Armistead got over the river safely and is expected to get on without difficulty.","Sam died. Fell at the battle near Boonsborough, Maryland on Sunday the 14th. Thought to have initially died at Harper's Ferry but he wasn't near Harper's Ferry. General Garnett had fallen in Harper's Ferry and the similarity in the names had caused the confusion. Brother Landon's son, Maurice, who was Sam's aide, accompanied his remains. He had telegraphed twice but no dispatch was recorded. He had joined the church two years ago and was a consistent and praying Christian.","School began the 1st of the month. Wife had an accident that confined her to her room for 2 weeks. Anxious about Armistead. He is in General Price's army. Not heard from in more than a month. John's regiment has been ordered to Suffolk and is expected to fight soon. His regiment is Colonel Owen the 53rd. Willie was in Richmond and it is rumored that his regiment has been ordered to the same place. His regiment is the 43rd Colonel Kenan. John is Ass. Quarter Master and Willie is apothecary which allows them both to be free from onerous camp duty.  School has 30 boarders and 34 day students and 5 more boarders are coming in October. Several refugees, 5 grown persons. 2 children and 2 servants in addition to the Episcopal minister, his wife and servant. In total there are 39 regular boarders. Flour is $28 per barrel and butter is 50 or 60 cents per pound, and everything in the same proportion. Supplies can scarcely be had at any price. Can get shoes for $8 and because the price will only rise, will have the shoes made and sent to Petersburg unless otherwise instructed. Member of church sick in hospital in Lynchburg. His wife has written repeated but has heard nothing in return. His name is J.L. Todd and is in Christian Hospital Ward no. 3. Please make inquiry so that the wife can be informed. Congregation has lost 19 young men from wounds and sickness in the company.","Hugh's health improved and left the 4th for the army. He is Lieutenant Colonel of the 1st Missouri Regiment and expects to go to Missouri with Price soon. Received letter from Hugh while he was in Charlotte where he stayed with Brother Robert. Brother Robert has a good school and several refugees boarding, fortunately they were able to buy corn flour, meat, and sugar at reasonable prices. Maggie was ill but has since recovered and gone to Buller Clairborne's to visit. Hugh was in Richmond but was unable to see Mr. Catlett. Brother John received crops and they are a great help.","Hugh not hurt in the battle near Grand Gulf. Spotswood is doing well. University of Alabama closes on the 5th of June because of scarcity in provision, a month early. Because he has been there 2 semesters he is able to come home for break even though it is an expensive and dangerous trip. If he returns to university he will be the only senior. Expect Brother Landon the last of June or 1st of July. His son, Maurice, is in the 2nd Virginia Cavalry. Girls and Hugh spent Christmas at Buller Clairborne's and met with Sarah Rose who is also staying there. Mr. William Waller and Cousin Jennie Waller were married and saw Caroline when they passed through on their way to Charleston. Mr. Waller said that Timberneck had burned.  In letter from Nannie B., found out that Anna has been ill with pneumonia but was getting better. Caroline in the worst spirits. Corn meal is $8-10 a bushel, butter $2-3, eggs $1.25. If the war continues, will not be able to keep the house next winter.  Mag fixing old dress for Aunt Caroline. Have knitted 4 pairs of stockings and 2 pairs of gloves. There was a raid on the Central Railroad and the Canal. Cousin James Garland lost his youngest son, William. He died at his father's about 4 weeks ago and left his wife, daughter of Dr. Goode, who is expecting. Uncle Hudson is well. Cousin Boyd nurses him like an infant. Aussie Slaughter who married Mr. Broadnax, has a son who is a few day's old.","Going to dentist tomorrow and Saturday for operation. Cousin Nan is lovely, beautiful, and sweet. Hettie feeling unpretty. Aunt Anne is looking well. Cousin Mag is full of sparkling wit and is very pretty. Garlands are sweet. Aunt C. is charming. Worries about Pa.","Upon arrival found Miss Garnett who has taken in the sister-in-law of Mr. Wilcox Brown and the Cousin of A E's great friend, John Thompson Brown, and is said to be a cousin of ours through Winstons. Spent a day at the Cristal Palace. The program began at 12:30 with the band of the Royal 2nd Artillery, a play by the company's troupe, then some military music by the band of the House Guards, followed by a choral concert of 200 performers and finally fireworks.","Uncle Landon's business keeps him busy. He is to finish what needs to be done today and then take the following days to sight see and  go to Oxford and Cambridge. Wanted to go to Portsmouth to see the Arctic Expedition off, but expenses were too high. In Paris for 3 weeks starting next Thursday. Miss Garrett and Spotswood went to Church to hear the Archbishop. Met Miss Emily Mason as well as two girls from Baltimore, Miss Jenkins and Miss Rowland (Miss Mason's niece). Miss Garnett to be in Switzerland this summer as a guest of Miss Skipp.","Write to Richard in Texas once a month. Good health and travels 20 miles once a month to preach. Going to Charlotte to spend 3 weeks with sons. John has a flourishing school and his children are well. Mary married Ben Lacy and lives near Robert Burwell. She has 3 children, 2 girls and a boy, the youngest is 2 months old. Nannie teaches music in the school. Armistead has 3 children; the 2 daughters are almost grown. The oldest, Ella, is in Robert's school.  Ed married Miss Wilkenson of Augusta and has 4 children. Will is in poor health and has no children. Bob Strudwick is married, living in Durham, and has 2 children. Robert has 5 great-great-grandchildren and numerous grandchildren. Dan and wife have been in mountains of Virginia. Richard is a pastor of a church in Denton, Texas and is married with a daughter named Fanny. Since the death of Mr. Crow a year ago, Nannie Crow has been having trouble. She has 5 children and is able to live comfortably on what Mr. Crow left her. Robert is very feeble and unable to undertake long trips.","Lost Edmund Strudwick on April 1, 1887. He left behind a wife and 4 children. Pastor Dr. Miller said that he passed away peacefully. Left his family well provided for. Mattie will remain in Charlotte at the present. Her father, mother, and sister will stay wither. Robert will soon be 86. John has been sick for 3 months. He is improving and has been encouraged to go to the springs this summer by his doctor. Nannie Crow has been sick for 2 or 3 months.","Jar of Lard arrived to Mrs. Catlett. Mr. Mann offered to deliver it in person or it would have arrived sooner. Sent the jar to Court House for mutual friend Lucy Ann Wood to see that it is safely delivered.","No news from St. Louis since April. Living is terribly expensive. Send soap to Brother John in Richmond at the Auditor of Public Accounts and he will express ship it to me.","Written during Civil War. Brother John and Alfred at cars to see Anne off.  Met Mr. Lynch, a brother of John Loving. Called Mrs. Robertson to visit with Nannie Burwell. Mollie May was expected from Norfolk yesterday. Sally Harrision is in Brunswick and Molly is staying at May's. Unknown how long Anne will remain in Virginia but refuses to leave without seeing son. President Davis arrived last night and was to go to Richmond in an extra train at 8:30. Mr. Smith's is far enough out of town that nothing was seen or heard. Lucy and Anne to ride downtown to see Mollie. Mr. Smith angry with Lucy's Cousin, Mr. John Catlett, because he has invited them to visit him and has gone to Petersburg without doing so.","Fanny passed away after a painful 2 week illness.","Send Miss Fanny handkerchiefs which she has marked tolerably for her wedding.","Letter from Dr. Walker Jones recommending Miss M. Fox as a companion and assistant. Wrote to decline the offer, but she may suit Sally","Business in Mathews court. Reading of Mr. Nelson's letter.","Wife's brother and he went to hear Mr. Langham preach. Charles and Nanie visit. Sent Captain Jones with articles for memorandum. Gala the next day. Senate adjourned for Virginia to vote for Pierce and King.","Re: his son John's behaviour at the University.  Son (John) borrowing money in Richmond; suspected of gambling while at school. John refused to meet with him while he is in Charlottesville. John asked to withdraw from school","Slave (Betsy) purchased for Dr. Nelson for $770. Attending Dr. Funsten's wedding and visiting John in Charlottesville along the way. Worried about (son) John's progress in School and his assumed gambling.","John (son) with him in Richmond but to go home soon. Senate is not productive and only spending the people's money.","Mr. Dudley elected president against wishes. Major Taliaferro disappointed with outcome. Dinner with governor. Legislature not productive.","Wife's Brother (John) visited. Met with Miss Louiza Seawell and Mrs Roberts (formerly Miss Ann Burwell). Butcher animals and sell for profit if possible. Coming down before Christmas as will Charles and Nanie. Mr. Hunter to be elected as Senator of United States.","Legislature during the week and church on Sunday. Previous Sunday attended morning service by Mr. Minnigerode at St. Paul and evening service by Mr. Duncan at Trinity. Met with brother of Mr. John Rose and was informed of health of Sarah. Going to Washington to be there during congressional sessions. Governor wrote letter to Tammany Hall opposition which caused measures to be taken by the senate. Governor wishes to be president. Kill beef while weather is good. Informed by Miss. L. Seawell that Mrs. A. B. Catlettto threw party at Tavern and would like details of the event though his family will probably not be invited. Wm B. Taliaferro elected Major General of Va. Militia. Gen. Boykin is not happy with the results.","Cold worsened. Heard Mr. Dawson of Georgia speak at a lecture for the Mount Vernon Association for two hours and was not impressed with his lecture. Celebration on the 22nd with a grand state ball at Ballards and a dinner at the American. General Canwell plays part in festivities. Listened to debate on freedmans bill. Opposes the taxation of oysters. Lieutenant Governor sent for media because he was charged with malfeasance in office. Snow almost gone. Wishes Dr. Nelson to drive mare so that she is not idle.","Son had lost letter from wife. Son got drunk and lost coat and as a result was forced to take blankets from the hotel. Son accused of larceny. Extremely upset with son's behavior and his representation of the family. To go home soon. Sickly for several days. Sell muttons if possible. Mrs. Caroline Garland is with him.","Likes how Dr. Griffin teaches. Inquires about fowl and a rooster given to her by John Tabb.","Homes elaborate and homes as well as slaves were under the control of families for generations. Entertaining in an elegant way. Large parties took up the whole lower floor. Food was served in a room upstairs. Many guests stayed for breakfast. Life in Gloucester has changed from luxury and ease to service and self-sacrifice. Gloucester was formerly the residence of Wm. B. Taliaferro, Mr. John Tyler Seawell, Mr. Boswell Seawell, Col. Warner Throckmorton Jones, Molly Elliot Seawell, and Sally Nelson Robins.   Photocopy copy of Mss and TMs.","Photocopy of Mss and TMs.","Men returned home and they were cared for. Upon their return many gave letters to women and were later married in their home. Christmas 1918 associated with camps filled with wounded soldiers. Agreement to not spend money on their own family but instead use it to benefit the returning soldiers. Met with Lithuanian man in camp. At the beginning of the war, household was filled with nurses from the New Zealand troop. Work of the Red Cross Canteen. Photocopy of two TMs.","Sketch of Mary Armistead (Catlett) Jones's life. Happiness until the War. House refuge for soldiers when they were in Gloucester Point and Yorktown. Nanny Garland (Mother's niece) visited wishing she had 10 brothers to join the southern Army, but she only had 2 brothers (1 was killed; he was a Lt. Colonel from the University of Virginia). After war, man in Missouri wrote Nanny saying he found young Garland in Franklin, Tennessee where he gave him a cup of water before he died a short time later. In remembrance of this he also sent a silver cup inscribed with \"In Memory of a Cup of Cold Water\". Soldier from Georgia died in their home. Her two brothers escaped the war unscathed and lived to be moderately old. People poor after war. Scarcity of food - lived off of corn bread \u0026 fried meat. Education was troublesome – father formerly employed teachers for her brothers but once they came of age, her family had to drive 4 miles to brother-in-laws house to be taught by Dr. Griffin (Earl of 'Traquaire'). First great invention she remembers is the sewing machine because it made women's lives easier. After the sewing machine was the telephone which helped to unite all of Tidewater, Virginia. By the time of the telephone, she had lived at her old home (Timberneck which her Grandfather built) for 9 years, where her 4 children were born. Father's mother was Ann Carter, the granddaughter of King Carter of \"Cortoman\" on the Rappahannock River.  Mother was Fanny Burwell, daughter of Col. Armistead Burwell (direct descendent of Lewis Burwell of Carter's Creek in Gloucester). Powhatan's residence with distinct old chimney directly across creek from her home. Mr. Charles Campbell visited old chimney. Saw gas and electricity introduced to allow women to have small kitchens. Automobile. Flying machine. Wireless telegraph. Radio. Only younger brother, Carter, and she remain of their family. Husband died 7 years before. Has 6 grandchildren. Expressions used by servant. \"Uncle\" George caught and prepared oysters for her 16th birthday. White mammy was housekeeper who idolized her mother's children and is remembered for her faith in God. Grandmother Ann Walker Carter, married John Catlett, jr. of King William County, Virginia in 1780. Their first daughter was named \"Hetty\" after a Quaker nurse who nursed John back to health in Philadelphia. Grandfather built 'manor house' along the York River, 4.5 miles above Yorktown. Aunt Hetty married Mr. Benjamin Waller of Williamsburg. Gave miniature to son's wife (married his mother's niece who was her 1st cousin). Father had 7 sisters: Polly married Col. Thruston, Nancy married Field, Matilda married Morris, Lucy married Baytop, Sally married Yates, Martha married Banks, then Thruston. Brother Charles died at age 19. Father inherited all the land of Grandfather. Topaz brooch given to mother by her brother Armistead Burwell. 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Includes letters of Mary Cole Turnbull Burwell and her children including Armistead Burwell, Benjamin Powell Burwell, Frances King Burwell Catlett, Robert Burwell, William T. Burwell (at the United States Military Academy), Charles Blair Burwell, and concerning these children and her other children Elizabeth Margaret Burwell Putnam and Anne Burwell Garland.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSubjects include family, courtship and marriage, religion, setting up and teaching schools in Virginia, North Carolina, and Alabama, economics, travel, sickness, childbirth, and slavery. Includes a poem concerning love between two slaves. The Panic of 1837 is shown in the Burwell letters from the 1830's through 1850's.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThere are letters from John Walker Carter Catlett to his wife Frances King Burwell Catlett. Catlett had children by an earlier marriage, some of whom are mentioned in the letters.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAlso included is a letter by Elizabeth Keckley, an enslaved individual and later a published author, dated April 25, 1844 (Box 1 folder 14).\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSee also: Southern Women and their Families in the 19\u003cemph render=\"super\"\u003eth\u003c/emph\u003e Century Papers and Diaries Series C Reel # 01 and #02 in Swem Library's microforms area, call number HQ1438 .V5 S68\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAunt Charlotte's baby named Lucy. Aunt Mary's baby has 2 teeth. Blue stuff coat bought by Ma from Mr. Biglow.  Mrs. Smith teaching arithmetic. Will and Doctor teaching grammar. Doctor had tooth removed because of toothache. Sister Mary is very sick but improving. Christmas gifts from Dr. Nin and Miss Lane. Mr. Hutchinson visiting (friend of Mr. Lane). Mr. McVicar went to Charlottesville. Brother Armistead went to Petersburg. Went to Mrs. Bishop's on Christmas day and saw Miss Francina who asked about you.  Letter from Ann Syndor. Ann Eliza sent candy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAugust day. Longs to stay in Virginia. African Americans love as well. 2 lovers, Mingo and Kate. Kate was beautiful and a maid. Mingo was in his prime. Mingo is African American and in love with Kate who is also African American. They were married.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Burwell is home and wishes to move out. Brother Jno failed attempt to get into academy and is now teaching school in Tuscaloosa that according to William is a very good school. Hopes to have 20 scholars. Went on 2 deer hunts but didn't kill anything. Many deer on William's plantation. Buck says many deer are in Alabama where he purchased land. Went to Prince Edward and heard Mr. Staunton preach as well as visiting with old acquaintances. Stayed at Mr. Biglow's Saturday night and at Mr. Anderson's Sunday night. Miss M. Williams is pretty severe. Mr. A has 8 boarders but only 4 of them were there when she was. Monday went to Charlotte court with Mr. A where they heard Mr. Randolph's speech and resolution. Went to Dick Venable's that night where his wife looks like an old woman. Not home until Thursday at 12 o'clock. Will write Sister Anne. Pleased with Miss Frances. March 1, 1833 - Pa wishes to put up tobacco in March. Believes August is the best month for putting up tobacco and that he should wait until then. R.B. lies rather than tell the truth because it is convenient. Wants to hear Mr. G's big gun and how he fires it as well as his fate. Respects to him Landon, Sister Mary and Brother A. Intends to write brother Jno.  Wants to see William, hear from Brother Jno and Ned Steptoe before she makes plans for the next year, possibly to go to Texas. Conflicted between staying and leaving. Doesn't want to leave the country/state of her fathers. Possibly come back and visit relatives and also make new ones. March 2 - went to see Blair but he was gone to Lynchburg. Cousin Laetitia sends love. Mr. Tinsely is here. Don't forget guard. Brother Jno traded James for a mule and ultimately also sold the mule for $50. Jno changed professorship but will try and get him another offer. William bought 23,000 acres of land on the red river in Texas for $250. Owns 28-30,000 acres in all.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWanted to move away before Christmas and go to Stoneland, leaving Anee with bairns, but Mr. Ennes placed obstacles in the way and have decided to stay another year. \"The boy\" is quiet and his expected name is Armistead (in reality this is John Bott). Thought of Mr. Plummer because he was a dear friend. Mary is delicate, but a good child who has recently spent time with her grandparents and has returned spoiled. Wish Martha would come down for Aunt Harrison because it doesn't appear she will live much longer because she is suffering. Wishes Fan would become saved so that she too could have the peace that Aunt Harrison has at this time in her life. Give love to my parents and Mary \u0026amp; Caroline Garland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived letter from Capt. Overby. Ma is uneasy. Letter from Sister Ann that said she had received a letter from Sister Anna which had stated that I was sick and was under the care of a Thomasonian Doctor. No need for Ma to be uneasy. Has gotten well so they should not worry. Not be possible to go to Boydton in the fall. Business is commencing and will be very busy. Wants 1 or 2 shirts and a few socks. Hard to buy clothes with small salary and doctors' bills. Mr. Garland's mother is low. Silas Wright professed religion. Give love to family and tell Ma not to worry. Give respects to Uncle Lewis. Saw Uncle Harrison in town the other day. Tired of Petersburg and wish to leave.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSend shawl to Boydton by Mrs. Garland. Afraid that she is sick. Shug impatient to go home.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSend by Adams the articles she ordered. Pa and Ma unwell. Pa to put off trip. Hand is numb and it makes it difficult to write.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvolved with business and have little time to reply. State of affairs is alarming and distressing. Men failing daily for large amounts. Money rare. Change from extended credit to cash system. South not the place for poor people. Vicksburg is a pleasant place. Most women are married but there is one that catches his eye though he wouldn't marry now and risk his children growing up in poverty. Situated in Dr. Turnbull's family. Tell Miss Pris to come to VBurg as soon as she pleases. No news everything is occupied with money arrangements. Trial of contested election for mayor of the town. Matter decided against me after 3 days of speechifying. Criminal court and civil court to open soon and will thus be in court for several months. If promissory notes do not increase in value, lawyers will be driven from the bar. Unwilling to work any wager on credit and compelled to quit for capital to carry on business. Tell William not to leave present employment. Regret not having gone into merchandise. Deal with worst of our species. Like to come to Virginia in the summer, but won't be able to do so because want to leave Vicksburg better than came. Tell William to call Messer Holderby and McPheeters to acknowledge the receipt of a bill on R. Turnbull by Dr. for $100. Fees for collection are $10 which he will get if money is paid.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArrived safely at 3 o'clock and found Mr. Garland. Spent evening at capital listening to Loco foco Speech on the sub bill. Ladies congregated in front of the supurb building to listen to Marine band. Leave for New York by train tomorrow evening. Get to W point on Saturday. Will be accompanied by Major John Garland as far as New York. Write at Mansfield when I reach W Point. Love to sister Ann and C.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn good health. Many classmates thinking of leaving. 3 or 4 cadets speaking of going to Texas. Court Martial against 2 or 3 cadets for violations of regulations by frolicking. Rob has returned. Bella has been sick.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJune 20 - saw Powell last Sunday and he was well. Attended an Examination. Congress assembled an election for speaker and clerk. Mr. Garland \"thrown higher than a pine by reformers\". Cousin Lewis is well. Crops are good. Love to mother. July 20 - letter came after left. Will is doing well and is a Corporal. Sally Depre's death. Mr. Stansbury reads German romances to us every evening. Dr. Goodwyn died. Eliza's music is going well. Nannie and Frank are sweet and improving. Mary C. Burwell to send Powell's letter the next week unless she hears otherwise, send socks by Ned. Frances King Burwell to John – wishes to hear of Washington visit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpent Monday evening with Mr. Gaines. Betty and Lucy enjoyed the evening. Mr. Campbell was all devotion. Mr. Knecht gave fine music. Heard Miss Octavia Branch sing. Mr. Knecht is coming tomorrow evening for Fanny's birthday. Letter from Bro. William and he is well. Lucy won't be back for a fortnight. Wish Mrs. Garland lived here. Mr. and Mrs. Witlock and Susan Robinson dined here last night. Likes Susan Robinson. Mrs. Garland makes children work. Sister Anna been in bed all week. Children going to Mr. Mallory's next week.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFanny left Mansfield. Mary leaves for Mecklenburg on the 28th. Received letter from Landon whose Barouche is at her service all the time. Answered Cousin Ann's letter. Stir in Hillsboro with wedding parties of Mr. Cameron from Petersburg who married Miss Walker daughter of Mrs. John Walker. Anna went to visit Mrs. Cameron (mother of Mr. Walker Cameron). Like to see Caroline. Wrote Bet. Wrote all the boys and only heard back from Will. Not heard from John in a long time and worried about his children. Little Frank growing fast and his health is improving. Wishes brother John would become independent. Uncertain how long to stay in Mecklenburg.  Anxious to be home. Direct letter to Boydton in Landon's care. Wants to know who Mrs. Waller is because Waller sounds familiar. Robert and Anna send love. Hannah sends love and has improved her bad temper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiss Betty spent evening at Mr. Powell's last Friday with other ladies. Mr. and Mrs. Randolph came to visit Saturday night and stayed all day Sunday. Mr. Jones went to Mrs. Powell's as a trick played on him. Mr. Jones's horse ran away from him, but Jim retrieved and returned the horse to town. Betty Scott to be married on May 3rd. Mrs. G and Miss Bets gone to town to get book muslin for Miss Bet's frock. Miss Betty Scott to marry Dr. James Boisseau. Nannie is pretty and learning alphabet. Busy making shirts. Need to make Miss Bet's frock to wear to Miss Betty's wedding. Miss Anne and Miss Charlotte aren't lacing corsets from the bottom. Miss Charlotte isn't holding her head up. Mr. Randolph looks like a 60 year old man – beard is quarter of an inch. Maj Hughs has an inch long beard. Mary sick with ague and fever. Mistress in Boydton, to return after commencement when Mr. Garland goes up. Miss prospect of 2 beaux:  Dr. Spencer and Mr. William Tornson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExamination commences Monday. Ma was in Mecklenburg and doing very well. She expects to be at Mansfield for W.T. Burwell's arrival home and come home by cars or steamboat from New York by way of Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWorking again in pedagoging. School commenced and consists of 15 scholars. 10 studying languages and higher Algebra, Geometry, and Chemistry; all others are studying grammar, geography, or arithmetic. School is limited to 20. Employed for 5 months and to receive $300 as well as board. If pleased with performance could have the school for several years. If not pleased be transferred to another school which pays better but requires more work. Objects to plan of establishing a permanent school and getting Fan a female school. Couldn't remain in one place and longs to move twice a year so the plan would be impractical. Try to help Fan get a position as an independent teacher or assistant in an academy. If B.P was to settle there would be a better chance of establishing a female school. Property has declined from 25 to 50 to 75% and is still declining. Crops doing well. Spent 3 weeks of April in Vicksburg where Brother A and wife are doing well. Blair is at Abram's doing little but BP hopes to get him something in Warren County Miss where Jno Bolling (husband of Lucy Randolph) who has 4 sons who he hopes to hire someone to teach them for a few hours a day because he doesn't want to send them to school. Blair to try and go next winter. Bolling is paying $300 and doesn't want them to teach more than 3 hours a day. Offered a school at $800 plus board, but unsure whether or not to take it. Wrote to Sam Sanders.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOct 18 - Escaped fever (congestive) . Good many deaths and a lot of sickness but believes country is now entirely healthy. In Gainesville, 40 deaths since the 1st of January which contains approximately 1500 inhabitants. Many scholars have been sick which resulted in school not be out until the 1st week in December. Continue here until June 1 for $400 and board. Expect 20-25 scholars. Blair is going to try and spend winter with BP. Professed religion along with 6 or 8 others. Not connected to any church but expect to join the Presbyterian Church. Became acquainted with Mr. Kirkpatrick (brother of HP who was an old classmate) who is an excellent preacher and is settled in Gainesville. Oct 20 – Ma has no time to write so Bettie is sending letter to F.K. Mr. Leyburn has returned and is looking well. Mr. John Atkinson preached yesterday with an interesting account of Texas. Mr. Garland, Sam, and Hugh are with them. Hugh is sweet but has cough that may be whooping cough. Forwarded with note to Miss F. K. Burwell, Gloucester C. H.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFanny needs to meet with the Baytops. Mr. Garland is with Mary C. Burwell. Best for Fanny to go to Gloucester Point with Mr. B.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBrother John came to visit Anne. Aunt Bott introduced him to the children (Johnny and Molly). Mr. Burwell went to Prince Edward for a meeting of the board. John is ill so Dr. Strudwick came and gave him calomel and oil saying he had too much of a headache for quinine. Dr. Long, Mr. Jno Kirkland, and Mr. Jno Norwood came to see John but he was too sickly to visit yesterday.   Aunt Bott and Anne set with him and Mr. Schell sleeps in the same room. Got wheat meal for Hannah to make John a salt rising. Had chill at Mr. Lacy's in Raleigh, where he stayed a day, but not nearly as bad as what he has now. Mr. B. home on Saturday. Brother John has been teaching in Mr. Bingham's school. Mary and Brother John in the house.  Mr. Waddelll lives in with Betty and Fanny teaching music. John willing to try if the salary suits. Mr. Bingham has not been by yet. Mrs. Strudwick in house. Fanny in Mansfield.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Cousin Roberts. Lottie unwell yesterday. Daughter is flourishing. Sick servants in Mansfield have improved.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFanny to travel with Mr. Baytrop so as to not travel without someone protecting her. Betty taken with auge on way home so Anne sent for M.C. to care for her. Dr. May saw her and Betty got better after 10 days in bed. Found Charlotte and lizzy sick but they are doing better. Sister Anne had a daughter this morning with red hair who weighed 12.5 pounds but both mother and child are doing well now. Heard from John last week. No word from William. Letter from cousin Ann last week – little prospect for school in her neighborhood. Christian Burwell married with only Mr. Reed's father and mother as well as his sister and her husband. Randolph in one of his worst humors. Bettie is well but with a bad complexion. Aunt Bettie busy making a mantilla of two old frocks. Added notes by C. M. Garland and \"Bettie\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHugh has whooping cough. Respects to Mr. Baystop and family as well as Mr. Stubs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived letter by Mr. Stubs. Moving to Hillsboro at Christmas. Bettie will be joining to teach music and possibly French at her brother's school where her salary is not fixed but will be given board. Possibly receive $400-500 but the pay will likely be less next semester. Bettie willing to join but doesn't want to teach among strangers. Anne anxious to send Mary somewhere. Mr. G wishes to send them to Roxbury. Sam and Hugh are here and will leave in the evening. Hugh brought Whooping cough. Baby and Frank will have it as well as Bettie because she has never had it. Bettie has had cold all fall. Bettie has been in town more than a week. Servants:  Mr. Arristides Smith to hire Hannah. He will also get Lucy for her victuals and clothes so that she can stay in the house. Charlotte might stay because of Anne. Amy will stay but it is unknown how she will do without her mother. Thought about writing Armistead to let him know of financial situation but it is feared he wouldn't have any money to spare. What little money received goes toward paying Doctor May. Edward was due $29 at the time of Fanny's father's death. John still in Hillsboro where Mrs. Bott thinks his head has been affected. He is to assist Mr. Bingham in his school for $400-600 depending on the number of pupils should his health improve. John will help pay board for Mary and Frank. Mrs. Botts thinks Fanny could get a job in New Jersey because teachers from Virginia are loved there.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNot succeeded in getting Fanny a situation for another year. Don't know how to advise regarding Captain Baytop. Possibly stay with him again if possible and maybe receive a raise.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnn Burwell of Mecklenburg told Drury A. Bacon that Fanny is in charge of the schooling of a private family. If not engaged for the entire year please let Drury know of terms and conditions. Wish to get instructress for children. Resides 10 miles away from Mr. Lewis Burwell of Mecklenburg who is a reference.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLast Wednesday went to Dayton to attend Enquiry Meeting appointed by Mr. Witherspoon. Saved under preaching of Methodist preacher 2 weeks prior. Prays for Fanny, Betty, and William to accept Christ. Daughter of Mr. McIlwaine's died due to the whooping cough given to her by Bettie. Bettie getting over Whooping cough that she has had for 5 weeks.   Forwarded with more from Elizabeth Margaret Burwell, to Fanny K. Burwell, Gloucester C. H., Va.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBettie sick with Whooping cough and is uneasy because she gave it to Mrs. McIlwaine's children,  the youngest of which died. Blessed that children haven't become ill and died. Letter from Ann describing the death of Nancy Coleman who had been sick for some weeks but could not be convinced to accept Jesus Christ. Mr. Bacon is living in Williesburg and is anxious to see if Fanny would teach his children. Mr. Bacon is uncle to the gentleman who married Sally Boyd. They live near the Presbyterian Church in Williesburg. Blair joined Methodist church on the trail. Abram Burwell again joined the church and it is reported that he is to be married though that has not been confirmed. Bettie got a letter from Ned and she learned that Nancy Haskins is ill and paralyzed the left side with 2 month old son. Not be able to leave until July 4th or 5th. Mary Garland to go to school with Sister Anna. Anne is well and pleased at the thought of going to school. Brother John is mending and if he gets well he will commence teaching on January 5th.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn December found letter from Dr. Gurden wishing to know Fanny's address for Colonel Drury Bacon to inquire about Fanny teaching his daughters. Confined inside nursing those sick with measles. Aunt Jean disposed for 2 weeks, Papa for 4 weeks, William Armistead 3 weeks, Brother John's little girl was sick which worried their house servant, Mamma, and Cousin Panthias. Got through without getting sick. Mama confined with rheumatism. Brother John, Cousin P, and Aunt Jean left this morning. Aunt Jean goes with them as far as cousin Alice Harrises.  She went because the ride might help her and would be a delight to cousin A. Alice will likely meet with Cousin Lucy Baskerville and Cousin Sam Goode's family who lives near there. Letter from Cousin Powell saying all is well and that he is enjoying religion. Cousin Blair is viewed as a zealous Christian. To write to Cousin Powell and Brother Lewis. Haven't heard from Brother Ab since his marriage to a lady they wish to meet. Brother Lewis is single. Brother Allen is settled in a small plantation where if crops are good he hopes to marry. Direct letter in the care of Mr. Randolph to Petersburg. Mr. Garland said he had not heard from Fanny in January because he had been visiting friends in the Upper country. His sister, Mrs. Caroline Garland left Lynchburg to go to New Orleans. She went out with Mr. Sam Garland according to Mr. Landon's family. Captain Sidner failed which was astonishing to all. Mrs. Lewis lost $1000 dollars because of him. Mr. Sidner and Mary bear losses well but Lucy and William Sidner are hurt. Mr. Whites, the bricklayer, offered him $5000 and Mr. Rainy to loose several thousand because of him. Uncle John from Franklin is here and brought Jno. Fanny possibly saw him last at Aunt Tabb's death. Cousin Henry is in good health. Cousin Thomas is ill much like his mother. Cousin Sally never writes. Fanny highly recommended by Sally Goode. Heard Mr. Cake preach and heard Mr. Baker at a revival. Received a letter from a man in Brownsville, Tennessee. Mama, Aunt Jean, and the rest of the family desire to be remembered by Fanny. Aunt Field is still here. Cousin Mary is well and at Roslin with a little boy. Churchy Simpson is still living with Aunt M. Cousin Martha Kerr has Liver Disease. Cousin Christian Burwell is married to Malony Mon and live in place that was formerly Uncle Randolphs. Catherine Reed who married Cousin Granderson Field has a daughter, Eaton Field, who sold the property to get out of debt. They have 30 Negroes and are living at Roslin but expect to live with Thomas Field as soon as his house is finished.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHeard from Fanny through sister Anne that Mr. Baytop was in Petersburg. Bettie and Anna are to visit Colonel Jones. Miss Mary is very accomplished at the piano. Brother Armistead sent the $50 that was requested and he is doing well. Paid Dr. May. John was not able to raise sufficient funds because he expected to pay for Mary and Frank as well as the medical expenses. John doing well and is invited to spend the evening at Mr. Binghams. Wishes Fanny could see John's poetry.  Bettie has 5 music students of which Mary G is one of them. Letter from Will saying he was much as usual. Robert received letter from Blair. Armistead trying to persuade Blair to live with him as he is in the mercantile business and thinks it would be good for him. John doing well teaching with 18 scholars and a small salary. Anna has very small school with only 2 boarders. Frank is sick. Lucy is a good maid.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrouble with sending and receiving letters. Did not leave Petersburg until January 19th. Arrived in Raleigh on January 20th where friend D. Lacy enquired about Fanny. Arrived in Hillsboro January 22nd where Mary is staying with Brother R. Trying to stay in the village next session because of the amount of boarders Brother R. is to have, but fears that Brother John will not be able to pay for it on his salary. Brother John paid Mary's expenses to Hillsboro. Letter from Ann Burwell saying General Keen informed her that if John would go to Mecklenburg next year he would do very well because the school wants someone who can teach Latin. John says he must make over $300 and if he must leave Hillsboro then he will. Scholars fond of John. Cousin A.'s father is better. The servants, Charlotte and Amey are with Anne. Ned Randolph hires Hannah and gives $50 for her. The servant, Lucy, is with Mary and is sufficient. Armistead sent money ($50) for Doctor May and with the leftover was able to do laundry. Does not know what to get for Charlotte and Amey, and Hannah's hire does not pay what Mary owes at the store. Wrote Powell last fall asking for $50 for Bettie because she owed that at the store, but he didn't send it and so Mary had to give her bond to cover the cost. Bettie hasn't been able to repay Mary because she has only 5 music scholars and the pay is slow. Hear often from Petersburg. Charles Stainback failed and the Venables in Farmville as well. Capt. Syndor failed. Heard from William only once and expects to hear from Armistead. Robert is doing well and says to write to Blair and come live with because it would be more profitable to Blair. He did not mean to give up law but had engaged in the mercantile business. Blair said to be a believed Christian. Anne is well. Tight quarters next semester because of Bettie's three new pupils.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Ma and all were usual. Member of M.E. Church. Religiously inclined and Fanny is as well. Cousin Josiah Burwell has professed religion. Converted during quarterly last April in Dayton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMa wishes for Fanny to meet her in Mecklenburg. Ma left Sister Anna's house because it was filled with school boarders. Summer vacation was only 5 weeks. 1st week was spent at Chapel Hill with Mary Mitchell at commencement. Returned from commencement on June 3rd and was extremely ill for about a week with congestive fever. Confined to the house for 2 weeks. Ma left last Friday. Mary Webb married last Thursday night to Mr. William Long by Brother Robert. Sister Anna attended the wedding with Brother R. Dr. Long threw the couple a large party to which everyone in Hillsboro was invited. Spent the next day with Mary Mitchell and called upon the bride. Went on a carriage ride with Mr. \u0026amp; Mrs. Long, Mr. Henry Webb, Mary Mitchell, and Mr. John Webb. Monday night went to Dr. Webb's after tea to see Mary. Mr. John Webb and Mr. Heartt came and they all went for a walk to the mineral spring. Ma wishes Fanny would meet her at Uncle Louis's house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn declined his school because it wasn't profitable. Mother to come. Mr. Landon Garland inquired about Frances's plans and spoke of Mr. William O Goode's desire to have a young lady teach school in his household. If Frances is willing, Anne will ask Mr. Garland of the terms and bargain for Frances. Aunt Jean spent a few weeks with Aunt Boyd in Boydton who is afflicted by the death of her eldest son. Aunt Jean and Anne went to commencement. Cousin Fletcher Rives graduated and is going to his father's in Mississippi. Cousin Fletcher been among them for 5 years. Cousin Mary V. Early visited and attended commencement. John's health is improving and he goes hunting with Anne E. Burwell's father. Contemplating trip to Boydton where Mr. Cake is preaching at the end of the week. He preached in Wylliesburg and did very well. Mr. Coke and Mr. Sparrow were appointed by presbytery to visit all destitute churches in county. Mr. Doke from Clarksvill(e) preachers regularly in Boydton where his church has gained several regular members. Cousin Louisa Garland gave birth to twin girls and they now have 5 children. Mrs. William Lea gave birth to twins at the same time. Little Frank is improving. Cousin Robert and Family are well. Cousin Betty had been very sick. Mr. Rainy suffers under Capt. Sidner. Capt. Sidner has moved from Boydton to his former home and Mill and Mr. Chambers now lives on his lot in Boydton. Aunt just sent letter to Cousin Armistead. Received letter from Cousin Blair where he wished to hear from Fanny. Cousin Blair joined Methodist church and is thought to become a preacher.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrances Burwell working too hard for Mr. B for the amount she is being paid. Robert wishes Frances would come visit and stay with him where she could find her suitable work. He has a small school with 22 and Bettie's music students are increasing. Children have all had the measles; Fanny is the last to get sick. Heard from Powell who writes short unsatisfactory letters. Powell is doing well and attempted to marry a woman but failed and hopes to try again. Blair wrote saying he was determined on doing something and is deeply engaged in religion. A at Vicksburg is doing well in his profession. Not heard from Ma since her arrival at cousin L's. Children desire to see Frances.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLoves the beautiful present. Wishes happiness.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSick at the time of receiving letter. Well now after taking 2 doses of Calomel. Landon Garland and his wife, Louisa, went to Weldon and then on to Norfolk and Baltimore. Got letter from Landon saying they would have to stay in Baltimore for the doctor to look at her case which is thought to be consumption.  He advised her to dry up her milk. Little twins are good. Little Maurice is very unwell but seems to be improving today. Matilda Boyd stayed 2 days this week and was pleased with her dress. Anxious for Fanny to come live with Mr. Baskervilles with the only objection being the small salary. Heard nothing from Alexander, sent copy of the letter to him: unable to provide services of Miss. Burwell because of arrangement with brother. At a revival, four of Mr. Blanche's scholars were converted, one of whom was Lucy Goode.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUpset in lack of writing, especially from the boys. Cousin Jane wished that Mary be present at her wedding although they can't be married in this state and will have to go to North Carolina to be married. Cousin Ann and Mary went to Boydton this week for one day. Dinner at Cousin Boyd's. Visited Landon Garland's where Louisa's health has improved. Little Will had a fit and Louisa taking care of him caught a very bad cold which is feared to be consumption again. Twins have grown. William Turnbull visited Boydton a few days after they left. Landon got a letter from John instructing him to come to Mecklenburg soon if he did not go to Washington. Mr. French promised to give him a place if he was elected. Mary wrote Landon that the military band went to Mansfield to serenade Mr. Hugh A. Garland before he left for Washington. Heard from Landon that Bettie was in Mansfield but is unsure of her future plans. Mary Sydnor and Mr. Dupre to be married soon but they have to go to NC and then go onto Charleston. H Boyd is to be married. Mr. James Oliver was disappointed at not being able to have Fanny to teach and said he would rather have her than anyone else, but failed to ask about the salary. Mr. Puryear has given up and many will suffer because of it. Cousin Alan will lose $300 because of this. Cousin Lewis is the same. Kiss little Fan. Mr. Oliver wanted to know if Bettie would teach but he was informed that she would not undertake a school. Respects to Mr. and Mrs. Baytop.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMother is doing well. Cousin John left for Roslin where he is teaching Mr. Jack Field who gives him $300 and board to teach little Robert. Aunt Jean married and gone to North Carolina. She is now Mrs. William Eaton. Married on December 19th by Mr. McGovern at 8 o'clock at Pineywood. Cousin Matilda and her husband came to help make the food for the wedding. Aunt jean opposed to having invitations. They were married on a Tuesday and left the next Saturday for Greenvill(e). Tilda Boyd was at wedding. Anne walked Tilda and her brother Allen at the wedding. Wishes Fanny had been there to walk Mr. Hepburn who was softer than usual and drank a toast to the destruction of bachelors and widowers. A month before Aunt Jean married, a Mr. McNeal said to be worth $400,000 came to visit. He and cousin William met. Aunt Jean would have been his 5th wife. Cousin Louisa's health is much better. Cousin H is not married yet. Randolph-Macon College is very hard run and the professors cannot get any money. Edward T. Good, Mack Goode, and Mr. Rollins will probably have to sell possessions to pay their debts after Mr. Dick Puryear failed. Aunt Jean has fattened 30 pounds since her marriage. Brother Allen staying with them tonight. Little Richard has recovered. Mr. Wright is in Capt. Sidners old store. Rode to Wylesburg to hear new preacher, Mr. Wilson, son of Doctor Wilson of Prince Edward.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBusy preparing for examination. At night they listened to speakers.  The valedictory was delivered by Thomas E. Fitzpatrick Esq., son of the Rite Hon Col. Fitzpatrick of Patriots. Mary Ann had the valedictory composition. Sam's speech was on America. Miss Jones is a splendid teacher. Love to little Fan. Love to little Nancy Morice. Miss Jones sends her love as well as Antenetta and Cornelia. Miss Adalade Morgan is going to be married. Grandma sends best.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e$15 that was sent has been placed on Frances's credit at Garland and Randolph Books, leaving approximately $90 due. This debt should not cause worry because the company knows that it will be paid. Cousin Betty has cut Frances out. Johnny was very fond of Edward's family. Mr. Garland was in town and says that little Nannie has been sick.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLucy Baytup - Company requested at Mr. McIntoshes wedding on April 22, 1844. Hon Jno. R. Fox – Invites Miss Fanny K. Burwell and her particular friends to his party on April 10, 1844. Miss Mary McGlouklin – Company requested to Mr. Sinclairs on April 20, 1844. Miss Martha Baytup – Company invited to the Concert Hall to sing. APRIL FOOLS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFanny's mother left 4 weeks ago intending to spend time with Mr. Landon Garlands and Brunswick. She visited friends in Boydton and found Aunt Boyd's family busy fixing cousin Boyd's servants. Little Frank was sick. Fanny's mother visited Aunt Turnbull's last week and cousin Ann during her time in Brunswick. Cousin John is living in Roslin where Mr. Fields gives him $300 and his board to teach Robert. He has a pleasant time with Miss Churcely. No knowledge of his affair with Till. Some say she discarded him because she left so suddenly for Petersburg. Mr. Garland was here 3 weeks ago and told of Aunt having the idea to propose to Fanny and Cousin John to settle in Boydton next year and open a school and that she would live with them. Cousin Louisa to go the first of the month to her mother's to stay with all her family until November. Mr. Garland said he would visit very often when left a widower. The twins are very fine and remarkable although no one is allowed to hold them according to the father. Country swarms with Negro traders. Cousin Landy Boyd is in partnership with Charles Baskerville and others. Cousin John is attending in the Tavern. Mr. Bridgeforth is gone with the Negros with Frank Boyd. Cousin Blair has joined the conference and has received orders to preach, though we do not know where he was sent. Spent the last of March in Wylesburg and heard Mr. Doke and Mr. Hart from Charlotte preach. The current preacher is a son of Old Doctor Wilson. Pleasure of seeing his wife this week, although she is not pretty, she seems genteel and agreeable. Presbytery meets at Lunenburg courthouse on the third Sunday of the month. Hopes God works through the Wylesburg Church. Mr. Wilson will take a day at Finneywood when the weather warms up. Cousin Panthear has gone with her father to kitten on the first day of March. Little Richard is handsome and Little Sally is smart. Brother John left Uncle Richard's two days ago; all was well except Belden's mother who is not expected to recover. Cousin Robert Boyd expects to move to Missouri in the fall with his family. His wife was a Miss Davice, her mother and family carries them. Aunt Jane Eaton appears to be happy with her man and hopes to visit soon. Supposed she has become fat but that is not believable because she has always been thin. Widowers to bear Fanny off soon. Murry Yates was married two months ago to the Mrs. Boswell, the mother of Thomas Boswell who Fanny met at College last summer. Thomas is very opposed to the marriage. The couple lives where Buck Finch used to reside. Harriet Boyd is still engaged. Mr. Dodson is building a very comfortable house for the Bird. Brother John and family visited Colonel Oliver's family on their way to Uncle Richards. They have a teacher they received from Halifax County, Miss Taylor, but A E Burwell has been unable to meet her yet. A E Burwell's mother has been ill since their Aunt left. William Armistead is going to school every day from home and A E Burwell has no escort when she takes him except on Saturdays. Country in agony over meeting Mr. Clay in Raleigh on April 12. All of the Whigs are preparing to go or wish to go. Martha Farrar spent the evening with the family while her husband took Mr. Puryear's Negros to the South for sale. He has not returned yet. If he went to Alabama he wouldn't have reached his destination yet and so Martha Farrar is very concerned about his absence. Mrs. Goode is alive and in better health. Uncle Randolph's family is well with the girls staying home with little or no society. Mr. Hepburn in his visit a few days ago spoke of giving a dinner when Aunt Jean visits. Wishes Fanny to visit this summer and promises fine melons from brother Allen. Sally Goodes had her third child. Letter to write to friends at Farm Hill and to Cousin Bettie.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStayed longer than expected at cousin Lewis Burwell's because after Cousin Jean was married the bad weather set in. Wishes to have a home with Fanny and Bettie. Mr. Lee's house is vacant and Mr. Wright hinted at setting up a school. Mary wishes to try and get them all together with at least four boarders to help afford meat, bread, groceries, and to pay rent. John says that he will do his part and if there aren't enough girls to keep him employed he will take a school for boys that would not interfere with the preparatory school at College. Servants are sufficient and she could hire Hannah out and get a steady old man to help. Lucy is a first rate worker who is very good at washing and ironing. Brother Robert hasn't written since Mary left Hillsboro. Bett is doing well, her vacation is in October and she expects to go to Mansfield then. Mary hopes to go down the last week of May or before as well as wishing to see Nancy and Hannah before she goes. Frank was sick last week. This week is to be spent with Mary and Charles. Ned and William are two boarders at $100 apiece and 2 boys that go the academy. Blair has become a preacher and Lewis Burwell wrote his mother stating that he was joining the Ala Conference last fall.   Landon's family has gone up the country and is expected to stay until November. Louis's health is much better and the twins are doing well. Mrs. Howard sends her love.  Harriet insists upon Mary coming to commencement and Cousin Ann Frank is ill. Doctor Laird asked about Fanny. Sends respects to Mr. and Mrs. Baytop.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBet is well and pleased with Hillsboro. Not be able to leave for Hillsboro as soon as hoped because the examination was put off a week and the First Class which is usually the first examined is now the last examined. The postponement of exams is so that the Secretary of War may be here during the most important part of it and he cannot leave Washington until the adjournment of Congress. Military board has been appointed to attend the Ex with General Scott as its head. Probably won't be relieved from duty until the 28th. Classmate named Hawkins from North Carolina had a severe accident last week when he fell from his horse and fractured his leg. Hawkins hopes friends will come but if not W.T. will travel with him because he will be unable to travel alone. Mr. G has moved to town.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHeard that Fanny was to be married but had yet to hear directly from her. Brother John has been silent, but Mary believes to settle and support herself with boarders and having a female school. Mr. Rowsie says that if John will not teach then she must get a teacher and take Bettie. Sister Anne is anxious for Mary to go to Boydton. Mr. Garland is living in Petersburg. Mrs. Caroline Garland has sent her sideboard to her brother.  Cousin Lewis is doing better. Letter from Cousin Eaton who seemed well and happy. Powell and Blair wish to hear from Fanny. When Mary was in Brunswick she spoke to Jane Turnbull who said that Armistead had a daughter, Priscilla's health was very delicate, and they board with one of Priscilla's sisters because Armistead has sold his place. William to be in Petersburg the first of July and Caroline says she is overjoyed that Fanny is to be married. Aggie says tell Miss Fanny I told her so. Mr. G will go to Gloucester next week and Mary wants Anne to go with him so that he isn't imprudent in his eating, which is what made him sick when he was there last. Nannie and Margaret look delicate. Anne is well. Respects to Mr. and Mrs. B. Frank says everyone sends love from Lucy down to little John.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill and Bet left yesterday for Hillsboro and will not return soon. Mama wishes to know when Fanny will come. Mr.Garland, Armistead, or Will will come down for Fanny. Anxious to see Fanny. Left Pris and the two babies very well in Mississippi. Armistead is anxious to return to them and so his stay in Virginia must be short.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSister Anne delivered a son yesterday and both are doing well. Anne sends Fanny a lock of his hair. Cousin Anne and Matilda wish to see Fanny and her husband and little Charlie. Mary stayed three weeks in Mecklenburg with Cousin Lewis. Mr. William Eaton sent the carriage for Mary, Cousin Boyd and Cousin Ann to see Cousin Jean who appears happy. Stayed in Carolina four weeks. Cousin Ann was sick and so Cousin Boyd and Mary left her at Mr. Eaton's because she was unable to travel with them. Cousin Jean sends love and wishes Fanny to visit. Pleased with Cousin Sally Eaton while there. Saw Matilda Burwell who is a very nice housekeeper. Charmed with Granville. Heard from all brothers as well as Priscilla and Bettie who send their love and wish to see Fanny and Charlie. Bettie is pleased with Vicksburg. Will wrote from New Orleans the last of August and expected to go to Mexico with the regiment he had been promoted to; he moved from the 6th to the 5th regiment. Mr. Garland is determined to go somewhere. Wishes Fanny to come for Christmas. Cousin Anne sends Mr. Catlett a bar of soap and Cousin Sally sends a cake. Love to Mr. C, the girls, John, and Miss Lucy. Sending Priscilla's letter. Have to write to John tonight. Left Frank in Brunswick with Mr. Stone. Delivered message to Aggy. Anne sends love. Mary wishes Fanny would write. Wish Lucy was with Fanny because Mary does not have work for her and will probably hire her our next year. Sister Anne has small school that will increase after Christmas, though only 2 girls currently board.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMary C. has been ill. Sister is cast down because her school has increased a little but she has no boarders. Jean Stone is here but she takes the place of Frank. Mary wishes John could help her. John has taken a school. Letter from Blair last week, he is in Sumter, Alabama with Powell helping to build his house where he will stay this year and make a crop. Powell has bought land and is settling; he has a very good school. Blair wants Mary C. to go live with him because he believes she would like the neighborhood although she is unsure of this. Mary C. is going to Vicksburg next fall. Mr. Garland had an accident. He had got to Wheeling and expected to leave in the evening for St. Louis. Mr. G seems in good spirits and it was fortunate that Mr. Rose went with him. Mr. Rose carried Albert and Jim with him and after he was hurt, John Rose had to leave Mr. G and take them to Wheeling to keep them out of the way of the Abolishi. He hired them out there and then went back for Mr. G. Anne first received a letter from Mr. Rose which was initially alarming if it wasn't for Mr. Garland's postscript. Lewis Burwell is in from Alabama, he got there on December 29th, and it is assumed it was a courting expedition. John Burwell has another son. Alexander Boyd is to be married to Sally Young. Mary Burwell staying in town all winter and sends her love. Servants are delighted at the thought of moving west. If Mr. G likes his family, he will move in the fall which is a long time for Mary C. to look forward to and thinking about it makes her dread it very much. Saw an account of a tornado which passed through Gloucester and Mathews and is curious as to whether it was near Fanny. Hired Lucy out this year for $30. Mary does all the necessary work except washing which is done by Charlotte because Anne has no boarders. Little Fan sends love. The baby is named Spotswood.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Bott came in tonight and says tell Mama that Anna has a son named Dandridge Spotswood who is about 3 weeks old and is doing well. Brother R is fond of it. Amy is still weak. Behind with sewing work because Lizzie has to mind the baby so much. In dreadful spirits. Disappointed at Mama not coming with Mrs. Jones. Caroline joined the Church Sunday before last. Yesterday Spotswood was baptized and it hurt that Mama wasn't there. Hope Brother J will be able to sell the colt to get the money so that Mama can take what she needs of it. Tried to collect money but failed and am tiring of death and debt. Mr. G and Mary are well. Expect Mama with Dr. S. and Lady. Write by Dr. S because he will return next Sunday.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSend copies of the letters contained in the St. Louis Republican. They were received today addressed to Uncle Armistead. City of Mexico, October 1, 1847 – particulars of Brother William's death. He was Aide to Col. Clark Commander of 2nd Brigade of Gen: Worth's Division. Morning of the 8th, they reported to Col. McIntosh. Col. Clark had been wounded at Churabusco. Took possession against the enemy lines at dawn and were given orders to charge and drive the enemy from the position in which he occupied. Order was obeyed and we were victorious but at the expense of our best men. 1/3 of the men and 21 of 41 officers in our division were killed or wounded. Brother was shot down by a musket when within 10 feet if the enemy's 1st line of defense. Ball struck him just above the knee of his right leg (breaking it) and then he was struck down by a lance which ultimately killed him. During the long and bloody fight his sword and sash were stolen as well as the ring on his finger. He was buried the next morning in sight of the battlefield with the other 120 who fell with him. Col. Scott and Captain Merrill are buried on either side of Burwell as well as his little dog Rod who had been shot through the body during the battle, but was found licking his masters wounds before he died. 9/10th of those who had their limbs amputated have died and so it is good that Burwell's was a quick death. 8 of Burwell's regiment, more than half of those who initially came to the City of Mexico have fallen. Burwell has an ink stand sand box and wafer box which he took to the castle of Perote. He is noted as wishing his brother in Vicksburg had them because he would have appreciated their curiosities. Enclosed are those items in addition to a letter from Col. Clark to General Worth about his death. R.W. Kirkman cut locks of his hair and will send those in the trunk but enclosed are locks of hair that had been cut by the lance that killed him and were lying on the ground near him. Been with Burwell since the first of May and any further questions I would love to help. –R.W. Kirkham Adjt. 5th Infantry. Tacubaga, Mexico, September 10, 1847 – excellent qualities possessed by William T. Burwell. Beloved for his suavity and irreproachable manners. –N.G. Clark Col. 5th infantry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHaven't heard from John since last September. Brother A. received a letter from Mary Papplan saying that Fanny had a daughter and Mary C. felt mortified because she didn't know. Mr. Catlett wrote about the birth of Willie but not with this new child. Mary C. is in Jackson Mississippi with Brother Armistead who has been there since October. Blair went to Texas in November and Powell is married and no longer needed Mary C.  She left Alabama in January with friends and visited New Orleans before coming back to Jackson. Randolph lives in New Orleans and Mary C. visited with him for 5 weeks and was pleased with his wife who is the daughter of Mr. Meade who was an old acquaintance. Mrs. Goodwyn from Virginia is a sister of Roberts wife was also there and stayed a fair amount of time as well. Bettie went to Mary G.'s wedding in St Louis and has yet to return. Mary going to Virginia. In June Mrs. Caroline G. is in St. Louis with Mary and Doctor. Mr. Pembroke Garland is living with Doctor G and Mrs. Garland came to visit. Mr. Pembroke has been confined to his bed for 8 years. Mrs. Doctor Garland came to visit after Mary C. arrived in Jackson; she is the daughter of Mr. James Garland. Letter from Powell and Margaret stated that little Willie missed Mary C. after she left. Mr. Catlett's friend, Mr. Morris, lives near Jackson and Mary C. sent word to him by Mr. Bur. Have a good Presbyterian preacher. Blair likes Texas; he is on the San Antonio River in Victoria County and he is good health. Cousin Ann is doing well and living with Cousin Sally. Mr. Roberts tends to his plantation which is 4 miles from Cousin Sally's. Matilda Boyd is married to a brother of Ann's husband.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePris gave birth to a son on July 30th and both are doing well. The assumption is that the child will be named Armistead. Fanny hasn't been feeling well and Mary C is worried about her. Hope Miss Lucy is better. Wishes for Fanny's mother to let her know who the minister is in Abingdon now. Powell is doing well and had another son named Armistead Thomas after the grandfathers. Blair is pleased with Texas where he is buying and selling stocks which he finds profitable, the nearest post office is in Goliad and he says the traveling agrees with him. Anne is in very bad spirits. Hugh is with Anne, but they are contemplating sending him to Uncle Landon because she does not want to send another child to Roman Catholic School. Caroline has a son born on July 8th that is named Bernard Gains after the Dr.'s father. Anna will be confined soon with her 11th child. Brother R sent his and his 2 boys, Armistead and Robert's, Daguerreotypes. Robert looks old. Brother A. is working on his river plantation. John is candidate for Clerk of the Senate. Feels solicitude for Frank and is anxious for John to send him to Powell until he is old enough for business. Visited Cousin Mary Barnet who lives in Yazoo City with her five children. In her most recent letter she wrote of losing her infant that was born when Mary C. visited.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLady in Vicksburg had sensitivity to light but an eye doctor helped her and she can now read and work. The Doctor sees patients from all over the US. Brother Robert to visit if she doesn't go to Virginia over the summer. All is well with Mary. Blair is in good health and was about to start moving cattle from the Colorado River to Matagorda Bay and is expected to be gone 3 months. Hopes Fanny will see Dr. Farrar and has heard from Sister Anne that while he is in Richmond he would try to see Fanny. Won't be home until the last of June unless someone is going to Jackson. Armistead can't come and Mary C. doesn't want to burden Powell because he brought her. Pris's baby is ill with Whooping Cough. Bettie and the rest are well. Unsure about John not sending Frank to school. Miss Nancy P. and David Minge are married. If Charles Field lived in Rosewell, where is Mrs. Tabb Catlett. Powell, Margaret, and Cousin Mary Barnet (Randolph) send their love.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3rd son of Brother Armistead passed away at age 5 of Dysentery after the Measles. The 3 older children had the measles at the same time but faired much more favorably. He suffered for 10 days. He was the most healthy and sprightly of the children. The baby is 13 months old and no bigger than a 6 month old. He contracted whooping cough in the spring while teething, followed by diarrhea, and then the measles when it was thought he would not live. Virginia became very ill the week after her brother died. Brother Armistead has been unwell for 2 months with diarrhea. Concerned about Frank. Powell does not teach at home now; he is employed at an academy 3 miles from home where he teaches languages. Dr. Farrar expects Prince Edward will go to Philadelphia in March because he has a son that will graduate then. Brother Robert might come to visit this winter and if so she might go back with him. Pris sends love. Bettie is very busy and sends love. Miss Lucy's health is bad. Blair is still in Texas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThinking of writing Fanny for 10 years but have always out it off. Settled 3 miles west of Sumterville, 15 miles north of Livingston and 8 miles southwest of Gainesville. House is a double log cabin with sheds on both sides. A fine sandy hill is 200 yards from the church and the garden and orchard are between the house and church. Moved an old female school house so as to have 5 rooms beside a dining room, cook room, and store room. Settled here in 1847 when bought 80 acres of land at $12 ½, 2 years ago bought another 80 at $10 and this spring bought 100 acres at $15. Brother-in-law owns half of everything except the last 100 acres in which he owns ¼. He takes care of the farm while Ben takes care of the schoolhouse. Charges $4 a month and allow them to quit when they choose. 3 children - all boys and the oldest will be 4 next September, the youngest is 3 months. The older children are spoiled rotten. Rarely leaves the house without Willie and his dog Prince and Ben's dog Blue. Only teach 6 hours a day. Live in a good neighborhood where all the people are industrious. The country has been healthy for the last 8 years. At Sumterville there are 2 schools, one for male and one for female. The male school is a military school taught by a Dinwiddian, a graduate of Virginia Military institute. The female school is taught by Mr. Davidson of Petersburg, a grandson of General Butts and graduate of the U.S. Naval School. In Livingston the female teacher, Mr. Brame, was born in Petersburg, and so the Dinwoodie is well represented here. Blair is still in Texas but speaks of coming in the summer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eYoungest boy, 2 ½ years old, died last March 1, 2 months after Mary left us which makes the loss of 3 loved ones in a year and a half. Molly's death was sudden and of an unaccountable sickness. She had been complaining for several weeks of pain in her bowels. Her baby was born August 13th and seemed to recover relatively quickly, gaining weight and looking healthy in only 2 months. Friend and relative of the doctor was married middle of October. Mary helped with the wedding and attended the parties looking as well as ever. Became involved in religious duties. Longed to see her deceased sister, Carry. Promised her that her children would be taken care of. Sunday before Christmas, she dined with Anne P. and seemed more cheerful. She had dinner with friends and ate some pressed souse which is the supposed immediate reason for her illness. The next morning she complained of excruciating pain and so the Dr. prescribed her medicine and sent for Dr. Linton. She sent for Anne P. at 9 o'clock as she grew worse where she was suffering from intense pain in her bowels and vomiting. Sent for Dr. Papin. She got better the following day, but at about midday she complained of a pain in her side and so she was given a little paregoric under Dr.'s orders. Left her room for a few minutes and when Anne P. returned to give her the prescribed medicine she was breathing very badly and could not be aroused. Called the doctor immediately who thought she had only slept too long and gave her brandy and succeeded in rousing her though she remained cold where she began praying with a stiff tongue, after which she could not be revived. The last words she said where for Lizzie to \"rub my hands\" By 10 o'clock she was a corpse. The boy contracted scarlet fever on a Thursday and passed away the following Tuesday morning about 9 o'clock. Fanny to go with Betty Lemoine and spend time with her Virginia relations. Went through 7 years in poverty. Received a letter from mother. Thankful that Mr. G. is a changed man and is a constant member of the Episcopal Church. Hugh is a very promising boy and assists Mr. Watt in teaching and so his own education costs nothing. Collects bills and makes nearly enough to cloth himself. Mag is rather rude and wild. Spot is a complete scape grace. He is the only one that goes to school. Fanny teaches Nan and Mag but could not manage Spot.  Mary's children are doing well.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eYellow fever broke here in August, but went to the country and were fortunate enough to escape it with the exception of one servant who went to town without the master's knowledge, but who has fully recovered. This is the winter the legislature meets and the town is filled with people. Bettie's being married and left us. Pris is not able to go out. Miss Fanny wishes to be with her again if she could afford it. Fanny has 3 children. Powell is the only one that writes often. He has 3 boys: William, Armistead Thomas, after the two grandfathers and Benjamin Powell. I named the two last. He sent money to have Mary C.'s daguerreotype taken and sent it to him. Blair is still in Texas. He made arrangements to visit last August but the yellow fever was everywhere in the way in which Jno was to come.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFanny is with Frances. Baby has been very sick for 2 months and has the worst sore eyes, but he is now getting better. Asks about Frances's soul and whether or not she is saved.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrote Mr. C. to meet in Richmond but Cholera is very bad in Richmond and so Mrs. Petrie thought it was best to stop in Augusta, Georgia. Fear Mr. Catlett never received telegraph. Crossing the York River, as well as the uncertainty of getting a conveyance to Gloucester deters her from going until she has heard from John or Mr. Catlett. Dr. jones went to Gloucester yesterday and if there wasn't word from John or Mr. Catlett, Mary C. would go with him today.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTried for many years to get Brother John to come to Alabama and join B.P. in a school. Contemplated raising money next fall to pay off John's debts in order to get him to Alabama. Would like to help John but doesn't want to injure himself or his family in the process. If Frank comes he will be treated as one of B.P.'s children especially if he is willing to learn a trade. Only teaches from 8-4. Blair is in Texas and pleased with the country there. He is attending to cattle on a 5 year contract. The oldest child, Wm. T., is good looking but it is feared he will give B.P. a lot of trouble. He can spell 2 and 3 letter words and doesn't go to school. Tommy is ugly and not so sprightly but is noble. B.P. is the flower of the flock in looks and generally a good boy who is hard to quiet once he gets started. Robt Hanna is rather large (15 lbs at 14 months) but is sprightly and otherwise healthy. Have 260 acres worth about $15 per acre. Work 5 hands and keep 2 women and a boy at the house. Made 19 bags of cotton last year which was worth about $700. School was worth about $1000. Owe about $3500 due next winter. Owed about $1000 and if this year is as profitable as the last, then they will be able to raise $2500. Expect to sell every negro except 3 and buy a new set. May sell them on credit to get 10% more. Trying to raise grain and stock because cotton is uncertain. May come to Virginia to buy new negroes if he succeeds in selling the ones he has. If this happens he will come and visit Fanny. Corn crop sold at $1 a bushel. Drought has been severe. The corn crop looks well and has begun to shoot. If there is a good rain once a week for the next 4 weeks the crop will be doubled. If this is the case there will be 50,000 bushels within 5 miles of this place. Finished cleaning wheat and made about 90 bushels. Wheat crop generally good with between 20 \u0026amp; 30 bushels to the acre. Thinks they will be able to sell 100 bushels for $1. Usually make enough sugar cane to keep the children and negroes chewing all year, but will hardly make seed this year. Wish Fanny could get agriculture friends to get a 1 or 2 of choice white wheat and send it to him in the mail between now and October. Margaret has gone to visit her Aunt who is in bad health. The boys have gone to Sumterville for preaching. Can't believe he is over 40 when he hardly feels 20. Mobile and Ohio Railroad is coming fast and will be 12 or 15 miles by the end of the year. Building a branch off it to Gainesville which will pass within 2 miles. The railroads will have a considerable effect on the price of land. Land is cheaper here than anywhere else. Added a second floor to his home sand is now a very comfortable dwelling with 8 rooms and a large room for boarders. Wants Brother John's post office address.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWorries that Fanny is unwell and wishes that she comes to visit. Brother Robert said he was going to write Fanny and see her this summer, which it is assumed he has not done. Wonders if Mr. Catlett will be in Richmond this summer, what the baby's name is and why she has not received a lock of hair. Armistead is going to carry Charlie to Alabama to Powell's school. Powell still wants Frank to go to his school.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBrother Robert's Daughter Fanny died on her way home from New York. Brother John has given him trouble. In Frank's last letter he said that his father was sending him to Uncle Powell's in Alabama as soon as he was out of debt. Would like to know how much John owes and Powell would like to know if John would come so they could have a school. If he could be certain that John would come,  he would make arrangements for a larger school the following year. Thinks that Armistead will send Willie and that Anne will send Spot to Powell next year to school especially since the railroad will make it only a 2 day ride from Richmond. Costs $5 to go to Mobile by train. Stayed with a granddaughter of Cousin Tabb in Greensborough. Sally Tabb and Henry said she talked about the family often. Met a lady from Rockbridge County who knew many of the same people Mary C. knew from Prince Edward. One of her daughters married Ben Smith who is now a professor in the Union Seminary. Eye sight is getting worse. Not given up on Mr. Catlett send a daguerreotype of the children.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrouble with mail service sending and receiving letters. Ill after visit. Mr. Wood wishes to buy a farm in Cumberland but was unable to and so he bought a comfortable residence in another part of town. Uncle Raymond Minor lost his wife just after they moved to Cumberland leaving him with a 2 month old infant which he begged her to take. The child's name is Elvira C. Minor and is just 10 years old. Not sent her or Rose to school except music lessons. Ellie calls her Marmy and Rose calls her sister because that's what she had heard her brother call her all those years. Rose's mother died 4 years ago and her father, 41, married a 21 year old last fall. Health is bad. Mr. Wood is sick as well. M.S. Wood's mother's health is better than it once was but has lost all sight in one eye and is unable to write.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBettie is one of the finest children and was christened Bettie Burwell. Looking for Brother Joh who is coming to live in Evergreen to work in the bookstore that Brother A bought. Brother R had a stroke. Since Fanny's death he has turned very grey according to Anna. Hear from Powell very often who was visited by Armistead over Christmas. Anne is doing well and Miss Caroline is with her. Brother and Pris went to a masked ball with F and Nanie. They got home before 11.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoved to Texas where B.P. bought land on the Lavacca River. 260 acres of land with 100 enclosed and 70 in cultivation for $1500. Frank left yesterday. Not able to leave before February or March. Wish to send 1 or 2 Negroes and to hire someone to plant the crops so that profits will not be lost. Only 4 days travel to Indianola.  Frank will live with Blair who is stock raising. Blair will give him $150 a year. Wishes to know the price of good plow boys from ages 12 to 15 and if Mr. Catlett would find some and send them to New Orleans. Hear very rarely from Vicksburg.  Benny is rather puny and has had a fever for a day or two.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUncle Pow bought a place in Jackson and expects to move there in April. Half dozen neighbors in four miles. Bound to the North by Carancahua River and on the west and south by the bay of the same name. Uncle Blair's land that of deceased Wm Miller, is 5000 acres of land in this tract. 6000 head of cattle. He expects to brand 1200 calves and sell 400 beef cattle this year. Thinks Charley would like to live there with Frank and Blair. Aunt Harriet is a very fine woman. Uncle Robert moved to Charlotte, Mecklenburg County NC. Will send a Texas Almanac.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRunning away from yellow fever. Going to Mr. Burr Garland's plantation that is 6 miles from Jackson. Packing for 3 or 4 months because it will be that long until they are able to come back. Grandma was here all summer and was taken with one of her fits in which everyone thought she would die, but she is doing better now and heading for Dingle. Aunt Pris and Uncle Armistead spent the day here yesterday. Uncle A drove with a high fever and has been quite sick since he went to the swamp. Frank was very ill in last letter from Texas. Charlie Burwell is in college at Princeton. Hugh is in St. Louis with Tim to practice Law. Mammy Aggie has been dead a year last March.   Write to Vicksburg because there are several men there who have had yellow fever and will bring the mail to Fannie.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMother died. For the last 8 weeks she was confined to her bed and was basically blind but her mental vigor remained. Monday at half past 9 she died without a struggle. Very few of her children were with her. Brother A was at court and didn't return until Wednesday morning. She was interred on Wednesday and is now resting with William and Bettie.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLilly, Uncle Armistead's second daughter died. She was taken sick before Jinnie. Grief so great for Jinnie's loss that can't feel Lilly's. Aunt Carrie and Maggie are staying at the Barrens until Carrie goes to Virginia with Uncle Burwell. Also included is the obituary of Virginia Burwell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBusy cow driving. Make an abundance of corn for bread. Uncle A lost 2 daughters within a very short time with Grandma following shortly after that. Vicksburg is a very sickly place and it is good that Aunt Anne and her family are leaving it. Aunt Anne to Virginia, Nan to St. Louis, Mag to school with Aunt Anna, Spot to school in St. Louis, and Hugh is still in St. Louis. Uncle Pow and family were well a few weeks ago.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComment on life in Texas. Writing to Frances in hopes that Sister Ann is with her. No smoke house on property and all eatables are kept in a cabin that is about 8 square feet. No corn crib or stable. Get corn and flour from New Orleans and kill a hog as needed. The stock is fed by the pasture from the Navidad to the Lavaca River. Only 12 cows, last year raised 10 heifer calves and 1 steer calf. 5 mares and fillies, 2 buggy horses and 4 mules and 5 yoke of oxen. Never run more than three plows at a time so that there is always a team able to work. Break land with 2 or 4 yoke of oxen. Work the crop with mules and horses and a single yoke of oxen. No crop last year, only 4 bales of cotton on 50 acres and no corn. Blair goes 8 to 10 days in the cow driving season sleeping outside without taking his boots off, he has made about $1000 a year. Complains of hardships and wishes to get rid of his contract which is effective 3 more years. Hair and beard almost white and looks 10 years older than Ben, but his health is better here than in Alabama. Frank one of the best cow hands on the range. Immigration here has increased in the last few years, but last year's drought slowed this immigration. Most of the newcomers are planters. Two Prestons of Missouri (Landon and Shaw), kin to the Virginia Prestons, have settled on the Navidad about 5 miles from Ben. Had another daughter last month, so they now have 4 sons and 3 daughter and all are in good health. The newest girl is named Martha Catherine. Try to teach the 5 oldest but they do not like books. Very mild winter. Can get oysters from 20 miles away. Last ham of bacon was from Alabama. Until this year killed deer and turkey but this year they have been scarce. Probable that Texas will declare itself independent and it is doubtful that she will enter into the Southern Confederacy. Hope no black republic will ever rule. Grieves that he has to eat corn from a Republican state this year.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eState of affairs has made money matters very hard in the South. The Comanche Indians have been coming down on the settlers killing them and stealing everything. Mr. W.B. Grimes started a rancho on the Leona which empties into the Frio. Had 2200 head of cattle and 22 cow horses. The Indians penned 20 of the horses in their own pen close to the house and the two they couldn't open.  One they shot and the other they frightened so much that he could not be helped. One started down the Leona to warn the other settlers but the Indians had hid in the gully and when O Neal passed, 40 rose behind him on G's horses and almost caught him because his horse was broke down and has already run 7 miles. If he had run 50 more yards, then they would have had his scalp. They killed 2 men and mangled a young lady so badly they thought she would die. One man they scalped and cut the skin off the bottom of his feet and made him run through the thorns, then skinned his beard off, shot 20 copper spiked arrows into him and then cut them out, picked a hole in the back of his neck, shot him through with a musket ball, cut out his heart, then cleaned off the road and stretched him across it and made 9 marks by the side of him. The lady was scalped but is still alive. The two men who take care of G's stock told F.M. Flournoy and son killed Woolfork. Woolfork shot four times and stabbed 5 times and Flournoy's son died immediately. Corn is 6 or 7 inches high. Uncle B and family are not home because they went to Texana Friday for preaching.  Uncle B joined the Presbyterian Church yesterday. Be at home about 4 days every month from cattle driving.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn Petersburg 3 weeks. Hugh came the Wednesday before Anne left and stayed one night because he had to go to Memphis where he expects to get a commission under the Confederate States in Col Bowen's regiment. He left the day Eliza was buried. She died Wednesday the 12th and was buried the next day at 4 o'clock. Sam and her brothers arrived after she was already gone. Left Petersburg Monday morning and joined Nannie B. who had left the Friday before in Hillsboro. Robert is going to join the hornet's nest, a company in Col Hill's regiment at Yorktown. People here been busy today fixing boxes for the North Carolina regiments. Robert leaves tonight and Florence Morton goes as far as Petersburg with him. Anna is going to Hillsboro as well as Willie who is going there to study medicine. Armistead is in the Calvary Company near Little Rock.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComfort to have Bob stationed near Frances and wish that Armistead was with him. Armistead joined the Calvary Company in Arkansas and was stationed near Little Rock.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAunt Carrie staying with Aunt Mary since news of Uncle Sam's illness. He is at his Mississippi plantation. Letter from Cousin Mattie. Not a word from Spot. Hear from Hugh in an indirect way; he is in Kentucky near Columbus. Heard through General Meems that Uncle Armistead got over the river safely and is expected to get on without difficulty.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSam died. Fell at the battle near Boonsborough, Maryland on Sunday the 14th. Thought to have initially died at Harper's Ferry but he wasn't near Harper's Ferry. General Garnett had fallen in Harper's Ferry and the similarity in the names had caused the confusion. Brother Landon's son, Maurice, who was Sam's aide, accompanied his remains. He had telegraphed twice but no dispatch was recorded. He had joined the church two years ago and was a consistent and praying Christian.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSchool began the 1st of the month. Wife had an accident that confined her to her room for 2 weeks. Anxious about Armistead. He is in General Price's army. Not heard from in more than a month. John's regiment has been ordered to Suffolk and is expected to fight soon. His regiment is Colonel Owen the 53rd. Willie was in Richmond and it is rumored that his regiment has been ordered to the same place. His regiment is the 43rd Colonel Kenan. John is Ass. Quarter Master and Willie is apothecary which allows them both to be free from onerous camp duty.  School has 30 boarders and 34 day students and 5 more boarders are coming in October. Several refugees, 5 grown persons. 2 children and 2 servants in addition to the Episcopal minister, his wife and servant. In total there are 39 regular boarders. Flour is $28 per barrel and butter is 50 or 60 cents per pound, and everything in the same proportion. Supplies can scarcely be had at any price. Can get shoes for $8 and because the price will only rise, will have the shoes made and sent to Petersburg unless otherwise instructed. Member of church sick in hospital in Lynchburg. His wife has written repeated but has heard nothing in return. His name is J.L. Todd and is in Christian Hospital Ward no. 3. Please make inquiry so that the wife can be informed. Congregation has lost 19 young men from wounds and sickness in the company.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHugh's health improved and left the 4th for the army. He is Lieutenant Colonel of the 1st Missouri Regiment and expects to go to Missouri with Price soon. Received letter from Hugh while he was in Charlotte where he stayed with Brother Robert. Brother Robert has a good school and several refugees boarding, fortunately they were able to buy corn flour, meat, and sugar at reasonable prices. Maggie was ill but has since recovered and gone to Buller Clairborne's to visit. Hugh was in Richmond but was unable to see Mr. Catlett. Brother John received crops and they are a great help.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHugh not hurt in the battle near Grand Gulf. Spotswood is doing well. University of Alabama closes on the 5th of June because of scarcity in provision, a month early. Because he has been there 2 semesters he is able to come home for break even though it is an expensive and dangerous trip. If he returns to university he will be the only senior. Expect Brother Landon the last of June or 1st of July. His son, Maurice, is in the 2nd Virginia Cavalry. Girls and Hugh spent Christmas at Buller Clairborne's and met with Sarah Rose who is also staying there. Mr. William Waller and Cousin Jennie Waller were married and saw Caroline when they passed through on their way to Charleston. Mr. Waller said that Timberneck had burned.  In letter from Nannie B., found out that Anna has been ill with pneumonia but was getting better. Caroline in the worst spirits. Corn meal is $8-10 a bushel, butter $2-3, eggs $1.25. If the war continues, will not be able to keep the house next winter.  Mag fixing old dress for Aunt Caroline. Have knitted 4 pairs of stockings and 2 pairs of gloves. There was a raid on the Central Railroad and the Canal. Cousin James Garland lost his youngest son, William. He died at his father's about 4 weeks ago and left his wife, daughter of Dr. Goode, who is expecting. Uncle Hudson is well. Cousin Boyd nurses him like an infant. Aussie Slaughter who married Mr. Broadnax, has a son who is a few day's old.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGoing to dentist tomorrow and Saturday for operation. Cousin Nan is lovely, beautiful, and sweet. Hettie feeling unpretty. Aunt Anne is looking well. Cousin Mag is full of sparkling wit and is very pretty. Garlands are sweet. Aunt C. is charming. Worries about Pa.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUpon arrival found Miss Garnett who has taken in the sister-in-law of Mr. Wilcox Brown and the Cousin of A E's great friend, John Thompson Brown, and is said to be a cousin of ours through Winstons. Spent a day at the Cristal Palace. The program began at 12:30 with the band of the Royal 2nd Artillery, a play by the company's troupe, then some military music by the band of the House Guards, followed by a choral concert of 200 performers and finally fireworks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUncle Landon's business keeps him busy. He is to finish what needs to be done today and then take the following days to sight see and  go to Oxford and Cambridge. Wanted to go to Portsmouth to see the Arctic Expedition off, but expenses were too high. In Paris for 3 weeks starting next Thursday. Miss Garrett and Spotswood went to Church to hear the Archbishop. Met Miss Emily Mason as well as two girls from Baltimore, Miss Jenkins and Miss Rowland (Miss Mason's niece). Miss Garnett to be in Switzerland this summer as a guest of Miss Skipp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrite to Richard in Texas once a month. Good health and travels 20 miles once a month to preach. Going to Charlotte to spend 3 weeks with sons. John has a flourishing school and his children are well. Mary married Ben Lacy and lives near Robert Burwell. She has 3 children, 2 girls and a boy, the youngest is 2 months old. Nannie teaches music in the school. Armistead has 3 children; the 2 daughters are almost grown. The oldest, Ella, is in Robert's school.  Ed married Miss Wilkenson of Augusta and has 4 children. Will is in poor health and has no children. Bob Strudwick is married, living in Durham, and has 2 children. Robert has 5 great-great-grandchildren and numerous grandchildren. Dan and wife have been in mountains of Virginia. Richard is a pastor of a church in Denton, Texas and is married with a daughter named Fanny. Since the death of Mr. Crow a year ago, Nannie Crow has been having trouble. She has 5 children and is able to live comfortably on what Mr. Crow left her. Robert is very feeble and unable to undertake long trips.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLost Edmund Strudwick on April 1, 1887. He left behind a wife and 4 children. Pastor Dr. Miller said that he passed away peacefully. Left his family well provided for. Mattie will remain in Charlotte at the present. Her father, mother, and sister will stay wither. Robert will soon be 86. John has been sick for 3 months. He is improving and has been encouraged to go to the springs this summer by his doctor. Nannie Crow has been sick for 2 or 3 months.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJar of Lard arrived to Mrs. Catlett. Mr. Mann offered to deliver it in person or it would have arrived sooner. Sent the jar to Court House for mutual friend Lucy Ann Wood to see that it is safely delivered.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNo news from St. Louis since April. Living is terribly expensive. Send soap to Brother John in Richmond at the Auditor of Public Accounts and he will express ship it to me.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten during Civil War. Brother John and Alfred at cars to see Anne off.  Met Mr. Lynch, a brother of John Loving. Called Mrs. Robertson to visit with Nannie Burwell. Mollie May was expected from Norfolk yesterday. Sally Harrision is in Brunswick and Molly is staying at May's. Unknown how long Anne will remain in Virginia but refuses to leave without seeing son. President Davis arrived last night and was to go to Richmond in an extra train at 8:30. Mr. Smith's is far enough out of town that nothing was seen or heard. Lucy and Anne to ride downtown to see Mollie. Mr. Smith angry with Lucy's Cousin, Mr. John Catlett, because he has invited them to visit him and has gone to Petersburg without doing so.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFanny passed away after a painful 2 week illness.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSend Miss Fanny handkerchiefs which she has marked tolerably for her wedding.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Dr. Walker Jones recommending Miss M. Fox as a companion and assistant. Wrote to decline the offer, but she may suit Sally\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBusiness in Mathews court. Reading of Mr. Nelson's letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWife's brother and he went to hear Mr. Langham preach. Charles and Nanie visit. Sent Captain Jones with articles for memorandum. Gala the next day. Senate adjourned for Virginia to vote for Pierce and King.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: his son John's behaviour at the University.  Son (John) borrowing money in Richmond; suspected of gambling while at school. John refused to meet with him while he is in Charlottesville. John asked to withdraw from school\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSlave (Betsy) purchased for Dr. Nelson for $770. Attending Dr. Funsten's wedding and visiting John in Charlottesville along the way. Worried about (son) John's progress in School and his assumed gambling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn (son) with him in Richmond but to go home soon. Senate is not productive and only spending the people's money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Dudley elected president against wishes. Major Taliaferro disappointed with outcome. Dinner with governor. Legislature not productive.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWife's Brother (John) visited. Met with Miss Louiza Seawell and Mrs Roberts (formerly Miss Ann Burwell). Butcher animals and sell for profit if possible. Coming down before Christmas as will Charles and Nanie. Mr. Hunter to be elected as Senator of United States.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLegislature during the week and church on Sunday. Previous Sunday attended morning service by Mr. Minnigerode at St. Paul and evening service by Mr. Duncan at Trinity. Met with brother of Mr. John Rose and was informed of health of Sarah. Going to Washington to be there during congressional sessions. Governor wrote letter to Tammany Hall opposition which caused measures to be taken by the senate. Governor wishes to be president. Kill beef while weather is good. Informed by Miss. L. Seawell that Mrs. A. B. Catlettto threw party at Tavern and would like details of the event though his family will probably not be invited. Wm B. Taliaferro elected Major General of Va. Militia. Gen. Boykin is not happy with the results.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCold worsened. Heard Mr. Dawson of Georgia speak at a lecture for the Mount Vernon Association for two hours and was not impressed with his lecture. Celebration on the 22nd with a grand state ball at Ballards and a dinner at the American. General Canwell plays part in festivities. Listened to debate on freedmans bill. Opposes the taxation of oysters. Lieutenant Governor sent for media because he was charged with malfeasance in office. Snow almost gone. Wishes Dr. Nelson to drive mare so that she is not idle.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSon had lost letter from wife. Son got drunk and lost coat and as a result was forced to take blankets from the hotel. Son accused of larceny. Extremely upset with son's behavior and his representation of the family. To go home soon. Sickly for several days. Sell muttons if possible. Mrs. Caroline Garland is with him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLikes how Dr. Griffin teaches. Inquires about fowl and a rooster given to her by John Tabb.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHomes elaborate and homes as well as slaves were under the control of families for generations. Entertaining in an elegant way. Large parties took up the whole lower floor. Food was served in a room upstairs. Many guests stayed for breakfast. Life in Gloucester has changed from luxury and ease to service and self-sacrifice. Gloucester was formerly the residence of Wm. B. Taliaferro, Mr. John Tyler Seawell, Mr. Boswell Seawell, Col. Warner Throckmorton Jones, Molly Elliot Seawell, and Sally Nelson Robins.   Photocopy copy of Mss and TMs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotocopy of Mss and TMs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMen returned home and they were cared for. Upon their return many gave letters to women and were later married in their home. Christmas 1918 associated with camps filled with wounded soldiers. Agreement to not spend money on their own family but instead use it to benefit the returning soldiers. Met with Lithuanian man in camp. At the beginning of the war, household was filled with nurses from the New Zealand troop. Work of the Red Cross Canteen. Photocopy of two TMs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSketch of Mary Armistead (Catlett) Jones's life. Happiness until the War. House refuge for soldiers when they were in Gloucester Point and Yorktown. Nanny Garland (Mother's niece) visited wishing she had 10 brothers to join the southern Army, but she only had 2 brothers (1 was killed; he was a Lt. Colonel from the University of Virginia). After war, man in Missouri wrote Nanny saying he found young Garland in Franklin, Tennessee where he gave him a cup of water before he died a short time later. In remembrance of this he also sent a silver cup inscribed with \"In Memory of a Cup of Cold Water\". Soldier from Georgia died in their home. Her two brothers escaped the war unscathed and lived to be moderately old. People poor after war. Scarcity of food - lived off of corn bread \u0026amp; fried meat. Education was troublesome – father formerly employed teachers for her brothers but once they came of age, her family had to drive 4 miles to brother-in-laws house to be taught by Dr. Griffin (Earl of 'Traquaire'). First great invention she remembers is the sewing machine because it made women's lives easier. After the sewing machine was the telephone which helped to unite all of Tidewater, Virginia. By the time of the telephone, she had lived at her old home (Timberneck which her Grandfather built) for 9 years, where her 4 children were born. Father's mother was Ann Carter, the granddaughter of King Carter of \"Cortoman\" on the Rappahannock River.  Mother was Fanny Burwell, daughter of Col. Armistead Burwell (direct descendent of Lewis Burwell of Carter's Creek in Gloucester). Powhatan's residence with distinct old chimney directly across creek from her home. Mr. Charles Campbell visited old chimney. Saw gas and electricity introduced to allow women to have small kitchens. Automobile. Flying machine. Wireless telegraph. Radio. Only younger brother, Carter, and she remain of their family. Husband died 7 years before. Has 6 grandchildren. Expressions used by servant. \"Uncle\" George caught and prepared oysters for her 16th birthday. White mammy was housekeeper who idolized her mother's children and is remembered for her faith in God. Grandmother Ann Walker Carter, married John Catlett, jr. of King William County, Virginia in 1780. Their first daughter was named \"Hetty\" after a Quaker nurse who nursed John back to health in Philadelphia. Grandfather built 'manor house' along the York River, 4.5 miles above Yorktown. Aunt Hetty married Mr. Benjamin Waller of Williamsburg. Gave miniature to son's wife (married his mother's niece who was her 1st cousin). Father had 7 sisters: Polly married Col. Thruston, Nancy married Field, Matilda married Morris, Lucy married Baytop, Sally married Yates, Martha married Banks, then Thruston. Brother Charles died at age 19. Father inherited all the land of Grandfather. Topaz brooch given to mother by her brother Armistead Burwell. 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Includes letters of Mary Cole Turnbull Burwell and her children including Armistead Burwell, Benjamin Powell Burwell, Frances King Burwell Catlett, Robert Burwell, William T. Burwell (at the United States Military Academy), Charles Blair Burwell, and concerning these children and her other children Elizabeth Margaret Burwell Putnam and Anne Burwell Garland.","Subjects include family, courtship and marriage, religion, setting up and teaching schools in Virginia, North Carolina, and Alabama, economics, travel, sickness, childbirth, and slavery. Includes a poem concerning love between two slaves. The Panic of 1837 is shown in the Burwell letters from the 1830's through 1850's.","There are letters from John Walker Carter Catlett to his wife Frances King Burwell Catlett. Catlett had children by an earlier marriage, some of whom are mentioned in the letters.","Also included is a letter by Elizabeth Keckley, an enslaved individual and later a published author, dated April 25, 1844 (Box 1 folder 14).","See also: Southern Women and their Families in the 19 th  Century Papers and Diaries Series C Reel # 01 and #02 in Swem Library's microforms area, call number HQ1438 .V5 S68","Aunt Charlotte's baby named Lucy. Aunt Mary's baby has 2 teeth. Blue stuff coat bought by Ma from Mr. Biglow.  Mrs. Smith teaching arithmetic. Will and Doctor teaching grammar. Doctor had tooth removed because of toothache. Sister Mary is very sick but improving. Christmas gifts from Dr. Nin and Miss Lane. Mr. Hutchinson visiting (friend of Mr. Lane). Mr. McVicar went to Charlottesville. Brother Armistead went to Petersburg. Went to Mrs. Bishop's on Christmas day and saw Miss Francina who asked about you.  Letter from Ann Syndor. Ann Eliza sent candy.","August day. Longs to stay in Virginia. African Americans love as well. 2 lovers, Mingo and Kate. Kate was beautiful and a maid. Mingo was in his prime. Mingo is African American and in love with Kate who is also African American. They were married.","William Burwell is home and wishes to move out. Brother Jno failed attempt to get into academy and is now teaching school in Tuscaloosa that according to William is a very good school. Hopes to have 20 scholars. Went on 2 deer hunts but didn't kill anything. Many deer on William's plantation. Buck says many deer are in Alabama where he purchased land. Went to Prince Edward and heard Mr. Staunton preach as well as visiting with old acquaintances. Stayed at Mr. Biglow's Saturday night and at Mr. Anderson's Sunday night. Miss M. Williams is pretty severe. Mr. A has 8 boarders but only 4 of them were there when she was. Monday went to Charlotte court with Mr. A where they heard Mr. Randolph's speech and resolution. Went to Dick Venable's that night where his wife looks like an old woman. Not home until Thursday at 12 o'clock. Will write Sister Anne. Pleased with Miss Frances. March 1, 1833 - Pa wishes to put up tobacco in March. Believes August is the best month for putting up tobacco and that he should wait until then. R.B. lies rather than tell the truth because it is convenient. Wants to hear Mr. G's big gun and how he fires it as well as his fate. Respects to him Landon, Sister Mary and Brother A. Intends to write brother Jno.  Wants to see William, hear from Brother Jno and Ned Steptoe before she makes plans for the next year, possibly to go to Texas. Conflicted between staying and leaving. Doesn't want to leave the country/state of her fathers. Possibly come back and visit relatives and also make new ones. March 2 - went to see Blair but he was gone to Lynchburg. Cousin Laetitia sends love. Mr. Tinsely is here. Don't forget guard. Brother Jno traded James for a mule and ultimately also sold the mule for $50. Jno changed professorship but will try and get him another offer. William bought 23,000 acres of land on the red river in Texas for $250. Owns 28-30,000 acres in all.","Wanted to move away before Christmas and go to Stoneland, leaving Anee with bairns, but Mr. Ennes placed obstacles in the way and have decided to stay another year. \"The boy\" is quiet and his expected name is Armistead (in reality this is John Bott). Thought of Mr. Plummer because he was a dear friend. Mary is delicate, but a good child who has recently spent time with her grandparents and has returned spoiled. Wish Martha would come down for Aunt Harrison because it doesn't appear she will live much longer because she is suffering. Wishes Fan would become saved so that she too could have the peace that Aunt Harrison has at this time in her life. Give love to my parents and Mary \u0026 Caroline Garland.","Received letter from Capt. Overby. Ma is uneasy. Letter from Sister Ann that said she had received a letter from Sister Anna which had stated that I was sick and was under the care of a Thomasonian Doctor. No need for Ma to be uneasy. Has gotten well so they should not worry. Not be possible to go to Boydton in the fall. Business is commencing and will be very busy. Wants 1 or 2 shirts and a few socks. Hard to buy clothes with small salary and doctors' bills. Mr. Garland's mother is low. Silas Wright professed religion. Give love to family and tell Ma not to worry. Give respects to Uncle Lewis. Saw Uncle Harrison in town the other day. Tired of Petersburg and wish to leave.","Send shawl to Boydton by Mrs. Garland. Afraid that she is sick. Shug impatient to go home.","Send by Adams the articles she ordered. Pa and Ma unwell. Pa to put off trip. Hand is numb and it makes it difficult to write.","Involved with business and have little time to reply. State of affairs is alarming and distressing. Men failing daily for large amounts. Money rare. Change from extended credit to cash system. South not the place for poor people. Vicksburg is a pleasant place. Most women are married but there is one that catches his eye though he wouldn't marry now and risk his children growing up in poverty. Situated in Dr. Turnbull's family. Tell Miss Pris to come to VBurg as soon as she pleases. No news everything is occupied with money arrangements. Trial of contested election for mayor of the town. Matter decided against me after 3 days of speechifying. Criminal court and civil court to open soon and will thus be in court for several months. If promissory notes do not increase in value, lawyers will be driven from the bar. Unwilling to work any wager on credit and compelled to quit for capital to carry on business. Tell William not to leave present employment. Regret not having gone into merchandise. Deal with worst of our species. Like to come to Virginia in the summer, but won't be able to do so because want to leave Vicksburg better than came. Tell William to call Messer Holderby and McPheeters to acknowledge the receipt of a bill on R. Turnbull by Dr. for $100. Fees for collection are $10 which he will get if money is paid.","Arrived safely at 3 o'clock and found Mr. Garland. Spent evening at capital listening to Loco foco Speech on the sub bill. Ladies congregated in front of the supurb building to listen to Marine band. Leave for New York by train tomorrow evening. Get to W point on Saturday. Will be accompanied by Major John Garland as far as New York. Write at Mansfield when I reach W Point. Love to sister Ann and C.","In good health. Many classmates thinking of leaving. 3 or 4 cadets speaking of going to Texas. Court Martial against 2 or 3 cadets for violations of regulations by frolicking. Rob has returned. Bella has been sick.","June 20 - saw Powell last Sunday and he was well. Attended an Examination. Congress assembled an election for speaker and clerk. Mr. Garland \"thrown higher than a pine by reformers\". Cousin Lewis is well. Crops are good. Love to mother. July 20 - letter came after left. Will is doing well and is a Corporal. Sally Depre's death. Mr. Stansbury reads German romances to us every evening. Dr. Goodwyn died. Eliza's music is going well. Nannie and Frank are sweet and improving. Mary C. Burwell to send Powell's letter the next week unless she hears otherwise, send socks by Ned. Frances King Burwell to John – wishes to hear of Washington visit.","Spent Monday evening with Mr. Gaines. Betty and Lucy enjoyed the evening. Mr. Campbell was all devotion. Mr. Knecht gave fine music. Heard Miss Octavia Branch sing. Mr. Knecht is coming tomorrow evening for Fanny's birthday. Letter from Bro. William and he is well. Lucy won't be back for a fortnight. Wish Mrs. Garland lived here. Mr. and Mrs. Witlock and Susan Robinson dined here last night. Likes Susan Robinson. Mrs. Garland makes children work. Sister Anna been in bed all week. Children going to Mr. Mallory's next week.","Fanny left Mansfield. Mary leaves for Mecklenburg on the 28th. Received letter from Landon whose Barouche is at her service all the time. Answered Cousin Ann's letter. Stir in Hillsboro with wedding parties of Mr. Cameron from Petersburg who married Miss Walker daughter of Mrs. John Walker. Anna went to visit Mrs. Cameron (mother of Mr. Walker Cameron). Like to see Caroline. Wrote Bet. Wrote all the boys and only heard back from Will. Not heard from John in a long time and worried about his children. Little Frank growing fast and his health is improving. Wishes brother John would become independent. Uncertain how long to stay in Mecklenburg.  Anxious to be home. Direct letter to Boydton in Landon's care. Wants to know who Mrs. Waller is because Waller sounds familiar. Robert and Anna send love. Hannah sends love and has improved her bad temper.","Miss Betty spent evening at Mr. Powell's last Friday with other ladies. Mr. and Mrs. Randolph came to visit Saturday night and stayed all day Sunday. Mr. Jones went to Mrs. Powell's as a trick played on him. Mr. Jones's horse ran away from him, but Jim retrieved and returned the horse to town. Betty Scott to be married on May 3rd. Mrs. G and Miss Bets gone to town to get book muslin for Miss Bet's frock. Miss Betty Scott to marry Dr. James Boisseau. Nannie is pretty and learning alphabet. Busy making shirts. Need to make Miss Bet's frock to wear to Miss Betty's wedding. Miss Anne and Miss Charlotte aren't lacing corsets from the bottom. Miss Charlotte isn't holding her head up. Mr. Randolph looks like a 60 year old man – beard is quarter of an inch. Maj Hughs has an inch long beard. Mary sick with ague and fever. Mistress in Boydton, to return after commencement when Mr. Garland goes up. Miss prospect of 2 beaux:  Dr. Spencer and Mr. William Tornson.","Examination commences Monday. Ma was in Mecklenburg and doing very well. She expects to be at Mansfield for W.T. Burwell's arrival home and come home by cars or steamboat from New York by way of Washington.","Working again in pedagoging. School commenced and consists of 15 scholars. 10 studying languages and higher Algebra, Geometry, and Chemistry; all others are studying grammar, geography, or arithmetic. School is limited to 20. Employed for 5 months and to receive $300 as well as board. If pleased with performance could have the school for several years. If not pleased be transferred to another school which pays better but requires more work. Objects to plan of establishing a permanent school and getting Fan a female school. Couldn't remain in one place and longs to move twice a year so the plan would be impractical. Try to help Fan get a position as an independent teacher or assistant in an academy. If B.P was to settle there would be a better chance of establishing a female school. Property has declined from 25 to 50 to 75% and is still declining. Crops doing well. Spent 3 weeks of April in Vicksburg where Brother A and wife are doing well. Blair is at Abram's doing little but BP hopes to get him something in Warren County Miss where Jno Bolling (husband of Lucy Randolph) who has 4 sons who he hopes to hire someone to teach them for a few hours a day because he doesn't want to send them to school. Blair to try and go next winter. Bolling is paying $300 and doesn't want them to teach more than 3 hours a day. Offered a school at $800 plus board, but unsure whether or not to take it. Wrote to Sam Sanders.","Oct 18 - Escaped fever (congestive) . Good many deaths and a lot of sickness but believes country is now entirely healthy. In Gainesville, 40 deaths since the 1st of January which contains approximately 1500 inhabitants. Many scholars have been sick which resulted in school not be out until the 1st week in December. Continue here until June 1 for $400 and board. Expect 20-25 scholars. Blair is going to try and spend winter with BP. Professed religion along with 6 or 8 others. Not connected to any church but expect to join the Presbyterian Church. Became acquainted with Mr. Kirkpatrick (brother of HP who was an old classmate) who is an excellent preacher and is settled in Gainesville. Oct 20 – Ma has no time to write so Bettie is sending letter to F.K. Mr. Leyburn has returned and is looking well. Mr. John Atkinson preached yesterday with an interesting account of Texas. Mr. Garland, Sam, and Hugh are with them. Hugh is sweet but has cough that may be whooping cough. Forwarded with note to Miss F. K. Burwell, Gloucester C. H.","Fanny needs to meet with the Baytops. Mr. Garland is with Mary C. Burwell. Best for Fanny to go to Gloucester Point with Mr. B.","Brother John came to visit Anne. Aunt Bott introduced him to the children (Johnny and Molly). Mr. Burwell went to Prince Edward for a meeting of the board. John is ill so Dr. Strudwick came and gave him calomel and oil saying he had too much of a headache for quinine. Dr. Long, Mr. Jno Kirkland, and Mr. Jno Norwood came to see John but he was too sickly to visit yesterday.   Aunt Bott and Anne set with him and Mr. Schell sleeps in the same room. Got wheat meal for Hannah to make John a salt rising. Had chill at Mr. Lacy's in Raleigh, where he stayed a day, but not nearly as bad as what he has now. Mr. B. home on Saturday. Brother John has been teaching in Mr. Bingham's school. Mary and Brother John in the house.  Mr. Waddelll lives in with Betty and Fanny teaching music. John willing to try if the salary suits. Mr. Bingham has not been by yet. Mrs. Strudwick in house. Fanny in Mansfield.","Letter from Cousin Roberts. Lottie unwell yesterday. Daughter is flourishing. Sick servants in Mansfield have improved.","Fanny to travel with Mr. Baytrop so as to not travel without someone protecting her. Betty taken with auge on way home so Anne sent for M.C. to care for her. Dr. May saw her and Betty got better after 10 days in bed. Found Charlotte and lizzy sick but they are doing better. Sister Anne had a daughter this morning with red hair who weighed 12.5 pounds but both mother and child are doing well now. Heard from John last week. No word from William. Letter from cousin Ann last week – little prospect for school in her neighborhood. Christian Burwell married with only Mr. Reed's father and mother as well as his sister and her husband. Randolph in one of his worst humors. Bettie is well but with a bad complexion. Aunt Bettie busy making a mantilla of two old frocks. Added notes by C. M. Garland and \"Bettie\".","Hugh has whooping cough. Respects to Mr. Baystop and family as well as Mr. Stubs.","Received letter by Mr. Stubs. Moving to Hillsboro at Christmas. Bettie will be joining to teach music and possibly French at her brother's school where her salary is not fixed but will be given board. Possibly receive $400-500 but the pay will likely be less next semester. Bettie willing to join but doesn't want to teach among strangers. Anne anxious to send Mary somewhere. Mr. G wishes to send them to Roxbury. Sam and Hugh are here and will leave in the evening. Hugh brought Whooping cough. Baby and Frank will have it as well as Bettie because she has never had it. Bettie has had cold all fall. Bettie has been in town more than a week. Servants:  Mr. Arristides Smith to hire Hannah. He will also get Lucy for her victuals and clothes so that she can stay in the house. Charlotte might stay because of Anne. Amy will stay but it is unknown how she will do without her mother. Thought about writing Armistead to let him know of financial situation but it is feared he wouldn't have any money to spare. What little money received goes toward paying Doctor May. Edward was due $29 at the time of Fanny's father's death. John still in Hillsboro where Mrs. Bott thinks his head has been affected. He is to assist Mr. Bingham in his school for $400-600 depending on the number of pupils should his health improve. John will help pay board for Mary and Frank. Mrs. Botts thinks Fanny could get a job in New Jersey because teachers from Virginia are loved there.","Not succeeded in getting Fanny a situation for another year. Don't know how to advise regarding Captain Baytop. Possibly stay with him again if possible and maybe receive a raise.","Ann Burwell of Mecklenburg told Drury A. Bacon that Fanny is in charge of the schooling of a private family. If not engaged for the entire year please let Drury know of terms and conditions. Wish to get instructress for children. Resides 10 miles away from Mr. Lewis Burwell of Mecklenburg who is a reference.","Last Wednesday went to Dayton to attend Enquiry Meeting appointed by Mr. Witherspoon. Saved under preaching of Methodist preacher 2 weeks prior. Prays for Fanny, Betty, and William to accept Christ. Daughter of Mr. McIlwaine's died due to the whooping cough given to her by Bettie. Bettie getting over Whooping cough that she has had for 5 weeks.   Forwarded with more from Elizabeth Margaret Burwell, to Fanny K. Burwell, Gloucester C. H., Va.","Bettie sick with Whooping cough and is uneasy because she gave it to Mrs. McIlwaine's children,  the youngest of which died. Blessed that children haven't become ill and died. Letter from Ann describing the death of Nancy Coleman who had been sick for some weeks but could not be convinced to accept Jesus Christ. Mr. Bacon is living in Williesburg and is anxious to see if Fanny would teach his children. Mr. Bacon is uncle to the gentleman who married Sally Boyd. They live near the Presbyterian Church in Williesburg. Blair joined Methodist church on the trail. Abram Burwell again joined the church and it is reported that he is to be married though that has not been confirmed. Bettie got a letter from Ned and she learned that Nancy Haskins is ill and paralyzed the left side with 2 month old son. Not be able to leave until July 4th or 5th. Mary Garland to go to school with Sister Anna. Anne is well and pleased at the thought of going to school. Brother John is mending and if he gets well he will commence teaching on January 5th.","In December found letter from Dr. Gurden wishing to know Fanny's address for Colonel Drury Bacon to inquire about Fanny teaching his daughters. Confined inside nursing those sick with measles. Aunt Jean disposed for 2 weeks, Papa for 4 weeks, William Armistead 3 weeks, Brother John's little girl was sick which worried their house servant, Mamma, and Cousin Panthias. Got through without getting sick. Mama confined with rheumatism. Brother John, Cousin P, and Aunt Jean left this morning. Aunt Jean goes with them as far as cousin Alice Harrises.  She went because the ride might help her and would be a delight to cousin A. Alice will likely meet with Cousin Lucy Baskerville and Cousin Sam Goode's family who lives near there. Letter from Cousin Powell saying all is well and that he is enjoying religion. Cousin Blair is viewed as a zealous Christian. To write to Cousin Powell and Brother Lewis. Haven't heard from Brother Ab since his marriage to a lady they wish to meet. Brother Lewis is single. Brother Allen is settled in a small plantation where if crops are good he hopes to marry. Direct letter in the care of Mr. Randolph to Petersburg. Mr. Garland said he had not heard from Fanny in January because he had been visiting friends in the Upper country. His sister, Mrs. Caroline Garland left Lynchburg to go to New Orleans. She went out with Mr. Sam Garland according to Mr. Landon's family. Captain Sidner failed which was astonishing to all. Mrs. Lewis lost $1000 dollars because of him. Mr. Sidner and Mary bear losses well but Lucy and William Sidner are hurt. Mr. Whites, the bricklayer, offered him $5000 and Mr. Rainy to loose several thousand because of him. Uncle John from Franklin is here and brought Jno. Fanny possibly saw him last at Aunt Tabb's death. Cousin Henry is in good health. Cousin Thomas is ill much like his mother. Cousin Sally never writes. Fanny highly recommended by Sally Goode. Heard Mr. Cake preach and heard Mr. Baker at a revival. Received a letter from a man in Brownsville, Tennessee. Mama, Aunt Jean, and the rest of the family desire to be remembered by Fanny. Aunt Field is still here. Cousin Mary is well and at Roslin with a little boy. Churchy Simpson is still living with Aunt M. Cousin Martha Kerr has Liver Disease. Cousin Christian Burwell is married to Malony Mon and live in place that was formerly Uncle Randolphs. Catherine Reed who married Cousin Granderson Field has a daughter, Eaton Field, who sold the property to get out of debt. They have 30 Negroes and are living at Roslin but expect to live with Thomas Field as soon as his house is finished.","Heard from Fanny through sister Anne that Mr. Baytop was in Petersburg. Bettie and Anna are to visit Colonel Jones. Miss Mary is very accomplished at the piano. Brother Armistead sent the $50 that was requested and he is doing well. Paid Dr. May. John was not able to raise sufficient funds because he expected to pay for Mary and Frank as well as the medical expenses. John doing well and is invited to spend the evening at Mr. Binghams. Wishes Fanny could see John's poetry.  Bettie has 5 music students of which Mary G is one of them. Letter from Will saying he was much as usual. Robert received letter from Blair. Armistead trying to persuade Blair to live with him as he is in the mercantile business and thinks it would be good for him. John doing well teaching with 18 scholars and a small salary. Anna has very small school with only 2 boarders. Frank is sick. Lucy is a good maid.","Trouble with sending and receiving letters. Did not leave Petersburg until January 19th. Arrived in Raleigh on January 20th where friend D. Lacy enquired about Fanny. Arrived in Hillsboro January 22nd where Mary is staying with Brother R. Trying to stay in the village next session because of the amount of boarders Brother R. is to have, but fears that Brother John will not be able to pay for it on his salary. Brother John paid Mary's expenses to Hillsboro. Letter from Ann Burwell saying General Keen informed her that if John would go to Mecklenburg next year he would do very well because the school wants someone who can teach Latin. John says he must make over $300 and if he must leave Hillsboro then he will. Scholars fond of John. Cousin A.'s father is better. The servants, Charlotte and Amey are with Anne. Ned Randolph hires Hannah and gives $50 for her. The servant, Lucy, is with Mary and is sufficient. Armistead sent money ($50) for Doctor May and with the leftover was able to do laundry. Does not know what to get for Charlotte and Amey, and Hannah's hire does not pay what Mary owes at the store. Wrote Powell last fall asking for $50 for Bettie because she owed that at the store, but he didn't send it and so Mary had to give her bond to cover the cost. Bettie hasn't been able to repay Mary because she has only 5 music scholars and the pay is slow. Hear often from Petersburg. Charles Stainback failed and the Venables in Farmville as well. Capt. Syndor failed. Heard from William only once and expects to hear from Armistead. Robert is doing well and says to write to Blair and come live with because it would be more profitable to Blair. He did not mean to give up law but had engaged in the mercantile business. Blair said to be a believed Christian. Anne is well. Tight quarters next semester because of Bettie's three new pupils.","Letter from Ma and all were usual. Member of M.E. Church. Religiously inclined and Fanny is as well. Cousin Josiah Burwell has professed religion. Converted during quarterly last April in Dayton.","Ma wishes for Fanny to meet her in Mecklenburg. Ma left Sister Anna's house because it was filled with school boarders. Summer vacation was only 5 weeks. 1st week was spent at Chapel Hill with Mary Mitchell at commencement. Returned from commencement on June 3rd and was extremely ill for about a week with congestive fever. Confined to the house for 2 weeks. Ma left last Friday. Mary Webb married last Thursday night to Mr. William Long by Brother Robert. Sister Anna attended the wedding with Brother R. Dr. Long threw the couple a large party to which everyone in Hillsboro was invited. Spent the next day with Mary Mitchell and called upon the bride. Went on a carriage ride with Mr. \u0026 Mrs. Long, Mr. Henry Webb, Mary Mitchell, and Mr. John Webb. Monday night went to Dr. Webb's after tea to see Mary. Mr. John Webb and Mr. Heartt came and they all went for a walk to the mineral spring. Ma wishes Fanny would meet her at Uncle Louis's house.","John declined his school because it wasn't profitable. Mother to come. Mr. Landon Garland inquired about Frances's plans and spoke of Mr. William O Goode's desire to have a young lady teach school in his household. If Frances is willing, Anne will ask Mr. Garland of the terms and bargain for Frances. Aunt Jean spent a few weeks with Aunt Boyd in Boydton who is afflicted by the death of her eldest son. Aunt Jean and Anne went to commencement. Cousin Fletcher Rives graduated and is going to his father's in Mississippi. Cousin Fletcher been among them for 5 years. Cousin Mary V. Early visited and attended commencement. John's health is improving and he goes hunting with Anne E. Burwell's father. Contemplating trip to Boydton where Mr. Cake is preaching at the end of the week. He preached in Wylliesburg and did very well. Mr. Coke and Mr. Sparrow were appointed by presbytery to visit all destitute churches in county. Mr. Doke from Clarksvill(e) preachers regularly in Boydton where his church has gained several regular members. Cousin Louisa Garland gave birth to twin girls and they now have 5 children. Mrs. William Lea gave birth to twins at the same time. Little Frank is improving. Cousin Robert and Family are well. Cousin Betty had been very sick. Mr. Rainy suffers under Capt. Sidner. Capt. Sidner has moved from Boydton to his former home and Mill and Mr. Chambers now lives on his lot in Boydton. Aunt just sent letter to Cousin Armistead. Received letter from Cousin Blair where he wished to hear from Fanny. Cousin Blair joined Methodist church and is thought to become a preacher.","Frances Burwell working too hard for Mr. B for the amount she is being paid. Robert wishes Frances would come visit and stay with him where she could find her suitable work. He has a small school with 22 and Bettie's music students are increasing. Children have all had the measles; Fanny is the last to get sick. Heard from Powell who writes short unsatisfactory letters. Powell is doing well and attempted to marry a woman but failed and hopes to try again. Blair wrote saying he was determined on doing something and is deeply engaged in religion. A at Vicksburg is doing well in his profession. Not heard from Ma since her arrival at cousin L's. Children desire to see Frances.","Loves the beautiful present. Wishes happiness.","Sick at the time of receiving letter. Well now after taking 2 doses of Calomel. Landon Garland and his wife, Louisa, went to Weldon and then on to Norfolk and Baltimore. Got letter from Landon saying they would have to stay in Baltimore for the doctor to look at her case which is thought to be consumption.  He advised her to dry up her milk. Little twins are good. Little Maurice is very unwell but seems to be improving today. Matilda Boyd stayed 2 days this week and was pleased with her dress. Anxious for Fanny to come live with Mr. Baskervilles with the only objection being the small salary. Heard nothing from Alexander, sent copy of the letter to him: unable to provide services of Miss. Burwell because of arrangement with brother. At a revival, four of Mr. Blanche's scholars were converted, one of whom was Lucy Goode.","Upset in lack of writing, especially from the boys. Cousin Jane wished that Mary be present at her wedding although they can't be married in this state and will have to go to North Carolina to be married. Cousin Ann and Mary went to Boydton this week for one day. Dinner at Cousin Boyd's. Visited Landon Garland's where Louisa's health has improved. Little Will had a fit and Louisa taking care of him caught a very bad cold which is feared to be consumption again. Twins have grown. William Turnbull visited Boydton a few days after they left. Landon got a letter from John instructing him to come to Mecklenburg soon if he did not go to Washington. Mr. French promised to give him a place if he was elected. Mary wrote Landon that the military band went to Mansfield to serenade Mr. Hugh A. Garland before he left for Washington. Heard from Landon that Bettie was in Mansfield but is unsure of her future plans. Mary Sydnor and Mr. Dupre to be married soon but they have to go to NC and then go onto Charleston. H Boyd is to be married. Mr. James Oliver was disappointed at not being able to have Fanny to teach and said he would rather have her than anyone else, but failed to ask about the salary. Mr. Puryear has given up and many will suffer because of it. Cousin Alan will lose $300 because of this. Cousin Lewis is the same. Kiss little Fan. Mr. Oliver wanted to know if Bettie would teach but he was informed that she would not undertake a school. Respects to Mr. and Mrs. Baytop.","Mother is doing well. Cousin John left for Roslin where he is teaching Mr. Jack Field who gives him $300 and board to teach little Robert. Aunt Jean married and gone to North Carolina. She is now Mrs. William Eaton. Married on December 19th by Mr. McGovern at 8 o'clock at Pineywood. Cousin Matilda and her husband came to help make the food for the wedding. Aunt jean opposed to having invitations. They were married on a Tuesday and left the next Saturday for Greenvill(e). Tilda Boyd was at wedding. Anne walked Tilda and her brother Allen at the wedding. Wishes Fanny had been there to walk Mr. Hepburn who was softer than usual and drank a toast to the destruction of bachelors and widowers. A month before Aunt Jean married, a Mr. McNeal said to be worth $400,000 came to visit. He and cousin William met. Aunt Jean would have been his 5th wife. Cousin Louisa's health is much better. Cousin H is not married yet. Randolph-Macon College is very hard run and the professors cannot get any money. Edward T. Good, Mack Goode, and Mr. Rollins will probably have to sell possessions to pay their debts after Mr. Dick Puryear failed. Aunt Jean has fattened 30 pounds since her marriage. Brother Allen staying with them tonight. Little Richard has recovered. Mr. Wright is in Capt. Sidners old store. Rode to Wylesburg to hear new preacher, Mr. Wilson, son of Doctor Wilson of Prince Edward.","Busy preparing for examination. At night they listened to speakers.  The valedictory was delivered by Thomas E. Fitzpatrick Esq., son of the Rite Hon Col. Fitzpatrick of Patriots. Mary Ann had the valedictory composition. Sam's speech was on America. Miss Jones is a splendid teacher. Love to little Fan. Love to little Nancy Morice. Miss Jones sends her love as well as Antenetta and Cornelia. Miss Adalade Morgan is going to be married. Grandma sends best.","$15 that was sent has been placed on Frances's credit at Garland and Randolph Books, leaving approximately $90 due. This debt should not cause worry because the company knows that it will be paid. Cousin Betty has cut Frances out. Johnny was very fond of Edward's family. Mr. Garland was in town and says that little Nannie has been sick.","Lucy Baytup - Company requested at Mr. McIntoshes wedding on April 22, 1844. Hon Jno. R. Fox – Invites Miss Fanny K. Burwell and her particular friends to his party on April 10, 1844. Miss Mary McGlouklin – Company requested to Mr. Sinclairs on April 20, 1844. Miss Martha Baytup – Company invited to the Concert Hall to sing. APRIL FOOLS.","Fanny's mother left 4 weeks ago intending to spend time with Mr. Landon Garlands and Brunswick. She visited friends in Boydton and found Aunt Boyd's family busy fixing cousin Boyd's servants. Little Frank was sick. Fanny's mother visited Aunt Turnbull's last week and cousin Ann during her time in Brunswick. Cousin John is living in Roslin where Mr. Fields gives him $300 and his board to teach Robert. He has a pleasant time with Miss Churcely. No knowledge of his affair with Till. Some say she discarded him because she left so suddenly for Petersburg. Mr. Garland was here 3 weeks ago and told of Aunt having the idea to propose to Fanny and Cousin John to settle in Boydton next year and open a school and that she would live with them. Cousin Louisa to go the first of the month to her mother's to stay with all her family until November. Mr. Garland said he would visit very often when left a widower. The twins are very fine and remarkable although no one is allowed to hold them according to the father. Country swarms with Negro traders. Cousin Landy Boyd is in partnership with Charles Baskerville and others. Cousin John is attending in the Tavern. Mr. Bridgeforth is gone with the Negros with Frank Boyd. Cousin Blair has joined the conference and has received orders to preach, though we do not know where he was sent. Spent the last of March in Wylesburg and heard Mr. Doke and Mr. Hart from Charlotte preach. The current preacher is a son of Old Doctor Wilson. Pleasure of seeing his wife this week, although she is not pretty, she seems genteel and agreeable. Presbytery meets at Lunenburg courthouse on the third Sunday of the month. Hopes God works through the Wylesburg Church. Mr. Wilson will take a day at Finneywood when the weather warms up. Cousin Panthear has gone with her father to kitten on the first day of March. Little Richard is handsome and Little Sally is smart. Brother John left Uncle Richard's two days ago; all was well except Belden's mother who is not expected to recover. Cousin Robert Boyd expects to move to Missouri in the fall with his family. His wife was a Miss Davice, her mother and family carries them. Aunt Jane Eaton appears to be happy with her man and hopes to visit soon. Supposed she has become fat but that is not believable because she has always been thin. Widowers to bear Fanny off soon. Murry Yates was married two months ago to the Mrs. Boswell, the mother of Thomas Boswell who Fanny met at College last summer. Thomas is very opposed to the marriage. The couple lives where Buck Finch used to reside. Harriet Boyd is still engaged. Mr. Dodson is building a very comfortable house for the Bird. Brother John and family visited Colonel Oliver's family on their way to Uncle Richards. They have a teacher they received from Halifax County, Miss Taylor, but A E Burwell has been unable to meet her yet. A E Burwell's mother has been ill since their Aunt left. William Armistead is going to school every day from home and A E Burwell has no escort when she takes him except on Saturdays. Country in agony over meeting Mr. Clay in Raleigh on April 12. All of the Whigs are preparing to go or wish to go. Martha Farrar spent the evening with the family while her husband took Mr. Puryear's Negros to the South for sale. He has not returned yet. If he went to Alabama he wouldn't have reached his destination yet and so Martha Farrar is very concerned about his absence. Mrs. Goode is alive and in better health. Uncle Randolph's family is well with the girls staying home with little or no society. Mr. Hepburn in his visit a few days ago spoke of giving a dinner when Aunt Jean visits. Wishes Fanny to visit this summer and promises fine melons from brother Allen. Sally Goodes had her third child. Letter to write to friends at Farm Hill and to Cousin Bettie.","Stayed longer than expected at cousin Lewis Burwell's because after Cousin Jean was married the bad weather set in. Wishes to have a home with Fanny and Bettie. Mr. Lee's house is vacant and Mr. Wright hinted at setting up a school. Mary wishes to try and get them all together with at least four boarders to help afford meat, bread, groceries, and to pay rent. John says that he will do his part and if there aren't enough girls to keep him employed he will take a school for boys that would not interfere with the preparatory school at College. Servants are sufficient and she could hire Hannah out and get a steady old man to help. Lucy is a first rate worker who is very good at washing and ironing. Brother Robert hasn't written since Mary left Hillsboro. Bett is doing well, her vacation is in October and she expects to go to Mansfield then. Mary hopes to go down the last week of May or before as well as wishing to see Nancy and Hannah before she goes. Frank was sick last week. This week is to be spent with Mary and Charles. Ned and William are two boarders at $100 apiece and 2 boys that go the academy. Blair has become a preacher and Lewis Burwell wrote his mother stating that he was joining the Ala Conference last fall.   Landon's family has gone up the country and is expected to stay until November. Louis's health is much better and the twins are doing well. Mrs. Howard sends her love.  Harriet insists upon Mary coming to commencement and Cousin Ann Frank is ill. Doctor Laird asked about Fanny. Sends respects to Mr. and Mrs. Baytop.","Bet is well and pleased with Hillsboro. Not be able to leave for Hillsboro as soon as hoped because the examination was put off a week and the First Class which is usually the first examined is now the last examined. The postponement of exams is so that the Secretary of War may be here during the most important part of it and he cannot leave Washington until the adjournment of Congress. Military board has been appointed to attend the Ex with General Scott as its head. Probably won't be relieved from duty until the 28th. Classmate named Hawkins from North Carolina had a severe accident last week when he fell from his horse and fractured his leg. Hawkins hopes friends will come but if not W.T. will travel with him because he will be unable to travel alone. Mr. G has moved to town.","Heard that Fanny was to be married but had yet to hear directly from her. Brother John has been silent, but Mary believes to settle and support herself with boarders and having a female school. Mr. Rowsie says that if John will not teach then she must get a teacher and take Bettie. Sister Anne is anxious for Mary to go to Boydton. Mr. Garland is living in Petersburg. Mrs. Caroline Garland has sent her sideboard to her brother.  Cousin Lewis is doing better. Letter from Cousin Eaton who seemed well and happy. Powell and Blair wish to hear from Fanny. When Mary was in Brunswick she spoke to Jane Turnbull who said that Armistead had a daughter, Priscilla's health was very delicate, and they board with one of Priscilla's sisters because Armistead has sold his place. William to be in Petersburg the first of July and Caroline says she is overjoyed that Fanny is to be married. Aggie says tell Miss Fanny I told her so. Mr. G will go to Gloucester next week and Mary wants Anne to go with him so that he isn't imprudent in his eating, which is what made him sick when he was there last. Nannie and Margaret look delicate. Anne is well. Respects to Mr. and Mrs. B. Frank says everyone sends love from Lucy down to little John.","Will and Bet left yesterday for Hillsboro and will not return soon. Mama wishes to know when Fanny will come. Mr.Garland, Armistead, or Will will come down for Fanny. Anxious to see Fanny. Left Pris and the two babies very well in Mississippi. Armistead is anxious to return to them and so his stay in Virginia must be short.","Sister Anne delivered a son yesterday and both are doing well. Anne sends Fanny a lock of his hair. Cousin Anne and Matilda wish to see Fanny and her husband and little Charlie. Mary stayed three weeks in Mecklenburg with Cousin Lewis. Mr. William Eaton sent the carriage for Mary, Cousin Boyd and Cousin Ann to see Cousin Jean who appears happy. Stayed in Carolina four weeks. Cousin Ann was sick and so Cousin Boyd and Mary left her at Mr. Eaton's because she was unable to travel with them. Cousin Jean sends love and wishes Fanny to visit. Pleased with Cousin Sally Eaton while there. Saw Matilda Burwell who is a very nice housekeeper. Charmed with Granville. Heard from all brothers as well as Priscilla and Bettie who send their love and wish to see Fanny and Charlie. Bettie is pleased with Vicksburg. Will wrote from New Orleans the last of August and expected to go to Mexico with the regiment he had been promoted to; he moved from the 6th to the 5th regiment. Mr. Garland is determined to go somewhere. Wishes Fanny to come for Christmas. Cousin Anne sends Mr. Catlett a bar of soap and Cousin Sally sends a cake. Love to Mr. C, the girls, John, and Miss Lucy. Sending Priscilla's letter. Have to write to John tonight. Left Frank in Brunswick with Mr. Stone. Delivered message to Aggy. Anne sends love. Mary wishes Fanny would write. Wish Lucy was with Fanny because Mary does not have work for her and will probably hire her our next year. Sister Anne has small school that will increase after Christmas, though only 2 girls currently board.","Mary C. has been ill. Sister is cast down because her school has increased a little but she has no boarders. Jean Stone is here but she takes the place of Frank. Mary wishes John could help her. John has taken a school. Letter from Blair last week, he is in Sumter, Alabama with Powell helping to build his house where he will stay this year and make a crop. Powell has bought land and is settling; he has a very good school. Blair wants Mary C. to go live with him because he believes she would like the neighborhood although she is unsure of this. Mary C. is going to Vicksburg next fall. Mr. Garland had an accident. He had got to Wheeling and expected to leave in the evening for St. Louis. Mr. G seems in good spirits and it was fortunate that Mr. Rose went with him. Mr. Rose carried Albert and Jim with him and after he was hurt, John Rose had to leave Mr. G and take them to Wheeling to keep them out of the way of the Abolishi. He hired them out there and then went back for Mr. G. Anne first received a letter from Mr. Rose which was initially alarming if it wasn't for Mr. Garland's postscript. Lewis Burwell is in from Alabama, he got there on December 29th, and it is assumed it was a courting expedition. John Burwell has another son. Alexander Boyd is to be married to Sally Young. Mary Burwell staying in town all winter and sends her love. Servants are delighted at the thought of moving west. If Mr. G likes his family, he will move in the fall which is a long time for Mary C. to look forward to and thinking about it makes her dread it very much. Saw an account of a tornado which passed through Gloucester and Mathews and is curious as to whether it was near Fanny. Hired Lucy out this year for $30. Mary does all the necessary work except washing which is done by Charlotte because Anne has no boarders. Little Fan sends love. The baby is named Spotswood.","Mrs. Bott came in tonight and says tell Mama that Anna has a son named Dandridge Spotswood who is about 3 weeks old and is doing well. Brother R is fond of it. Amy is still weak. Behind with sewing work because Lizzie has to mind the baby so much. In dreadful spirits. Disappointed at Mama not coming with Mrs. Jones. Caroline joined the Church Sunday before last. Yesterday Spotswood was baptized and it hurt that Mama wasn't there. Hope Brother J will be able to sell the colt to get the money so that Mama can take what she needs of it. Tried to collect money but failed and am tiring of death and debt. Mr. G and Mary are well. Expect Mama with Dr. S. and Lady. Write by Dr. S because he will return next Sunday.","Send copies of the letters contained in the St. Louis Republican. They were received today addressed to Uncle Armistead. City of Mexico, October 1, 1847 – particulars of Brother William's death. He was Aide to Col. Clark Commander of 2nd Brigade of Gen: Worth's Division. Morning of the 8th, they reported to Col. McIntosh. Col. Clark had been wounded at Churabusco. Took possession against the enemy lines at dawn and were given orders to charge and drive the enemy from the position in which he occupied. Order was obeyed and we were victorious but at the expense of our best men. 1/3 of the men and 21 of 41 officers in our division were killed or wounded. Brother was shot down by a musket when within 10 feet if the enemy's 1st line of defense. Ball struck him just above the knee of his right leg (breaking it) and then he was struck down by a lance which ultimately killed him. During the long and bloody fight his sword and sash were stolen as well as the ring on his finger. He was buried the next morning in sight of the battlefield with the other 120 who fell with him. Col. Scott and Captain Merrill are buried on either side of Burwell as well as his little dog Rod who had been shot through the body during the battle, but was found licking his masters wounds before he died. 9/10th of those who had their limbs amputated have died and so it is good that Burwell's was a quick death. 8 of Burwell's regiment, more than half of those who initially came to the City of Mexico have fallen. Burwell has an ink stand sand box and wafer box which he took to the castle of Perote. He is noted as wishing his brother in Vicksburg had them because he would have appreciated their curiosities. Enclosed are those items in addition to a letter from Col. Clark to General Worth about his death. R.W. Kirkman cut locks of his hair and will send those in the trunk but enclosed are locks of hair that had been cut by the lance that killed him and were lying on the ground near him. Been with Burwell since the first of May and any further questions I would love to help. –R.W. Kirkham Adjt. 5th Infantry. Tacubaga, Mexico, September 10, 1847 – excellent qualities possessed by William T. Burwell. Beloved for his suavity and irreproachable manners. –N.G. Clark Col. 5th infantry.","Haven't heard from John since last September. Brother A. received a letter from Mary Papplan saying that Fanny had a daughter and Mary C. felt mortified because she didn't know. Mr. Catlett wrote about the birth of Willie but not with this new child. Mary C. is in Jackson Mississippi with Brother Armistead who has been there since October. Blair went to Texas in November and Powell is married and no longer needed Mary C.  She left Alabama in January with friends and visited New Orleans before coming back to Jackson. Randolph lives in New Orleans and Mary C. visited with him for 5 weeks and was pleased with his wife who is the daughter of Mr. Meade who was an old acquaintance. Mrs. Goodwyn from Virginia is a sister of Roberts wife was also there and stayed a fair amount of time as well. Bettie went to Mary G.'s wedding in St Louis and has yet to return. Mary going to Virginia. In June Mrs. Caroline G. is in St. Louis with Mary and Doctor. Mr. Pembroke Garland is living with Doctor G and Mrs. Garland came to visit. Mr. Pembroke has been confined to his bed for 8 years. Mrs. Doctor Garland came to visit after Mary C. arrived in Jackson; she is the daughter of Mr. James Garland. Letter from Powell and Margaret stated that little Willie missed Mary C. after she left. Mr. Catlett's friend, Mr. Morris, lives near Jackson and Mary C. sent word to him by Mr. Bur. Have a good Presbyterian preacher. Blair likes Texas; he is on the San Antonio River in Victoria County and he is good health. Cousin Ann is doing well and living with Cousin Sally. Mr. Roberts tends to his plantation which is 4 miles from Cousin Sally's. Matilda Boyd is married to a brother of Ann's husband.","Pris gave birth to a son on July 30th and both are doing well. The assumption is that the child will be named Armistead. Fanny hasn't been feeling well and Mary C is worried about her. Hope Miss Lucy is better. Wishes for Fanny's mother to let her know who the minister is in Abingdon now. Powell is doing well and had another son named Armistead Thomas after the grandfathers. Blair is pleased with Texas where he is buying and selling stocks which he finds profitable, the nearest post office is in Goliad and he says the traveling agrees with him. Anne is in very bad spirits. Hugh is with Anne, but they are contemplating sending him to Uncle Landon because she does not want to send another child to Roman Catholic School. Caroline has a son born on July 8th that is named Bernard Gains after the Dr.'s father. Anna will be confined soon with her 11th child. Brother R sent his and his 2 boys, Armistead and Robert's, Daguerreotypes. Robert looks old. Brother A. is working on his river plantation. John is candidate for Clerk of the Senate. Feels solicitude for Frank and is anxious for John to send him to Powell until he is old enough for business. Visited Cousin Mary Barnet who lives in Yazoo City with her five children. In her most recent letter she wrote of losing her infant that was born when Mary C. visited.","Lady in Vicksburg had sensitivity to light but an eye doctor helped her and she can now read and work. The Doctor sees patients from all over the US. Brother Robert to visit if she doesn't go to Virginia over the summer. All is well with Mary. Blair is in good health and was about to start moving cattle from the Colorado River to Matagorda Bay and is expected to be gone 3 months. Hopes Fanny will see Dr. Farrar and has heard from Sister Anne that while he is in Richmond he would try to see Fanny. Won't be home until the last of June unless someone is going to Jackson. Armistead can't come and Mary C. doesn't want to burden Powell because he brought her. Pris's baby is ill with Whooping Cough. Bettie and the rest are well. Unsure about John not sending Frank to school. Miss Nancy P. and David Minge are married. If Charles Field lived in Rosewell, where is Mrs. Tabb Catlett. Powell, Margaret, and Cousin Mary Barnet (Randolph) send their love.","3rd son of Brother Armistead passed away at age 5 of Dysentery after the Measles. The 3 older children had the measles at the same time but faired much more favorably. He suffered for 10 days. He was the most healthy and sprightly of the children. The baby is 13 months old and no bigger than a 6 month old. He contracted whooping cough in the spring while teething, followed by diarrhea, and then the measles when it was thought he would not live. Virginia became very ill the week after her brother died. Brother Armistead has been unwell for 2 months with diarrhea. Concerned about Frank. Powell does not teach at home now; he is employed at an academy 3 miles from home where he teaches languages. Dr. Farrar expects Prince Edward will go to Philadelphia in March because he has a son that will graduate then. Brother Robert might come to visit this winter and if so she might go back with him. Pris sends love. Bettie is very busy and sends love. Miss Lucy's health is bad. Blair is still in Texas.","Thinking of writing Fanny for 10 years but have always out it off. Settled 3 miles west of Sumterville, 15 miles north of Livingston and 8 miles southwest of Gainesville. House is a double log cabin with sheds on both sides. A fine sandy hill is 200 yards from the church and the garden and orchard are between the house and church. Moved an old female school house so as to have 5 rooms beside a dining room, cook room, and store room. Settled here in 1847 when bought 80 acres of land at $12 ½, 2 years ago bought another 80 at $10 and this spring bought 100 acres at $15. Brother-in-law owns half of everything except the last 100 acres in which he owns ¼. He takes care of the farm while Ben takes care of the schoolhouse. Charges $4 a month and allow them to quit when they choose. 3 children - all boys and the oldest will be 4 next September, the youngest is 3 months. The older children are spoiled rotten. Rarely leaves the house without Willie and his dog Prince and Ben's dog Blue. Only teach 6 hours a day. Live in a good neighborhood where all the people are industrious. The country has been healthy for the last 8 years. At Sumterville there are 2 schools, one for male and one for female. The male school is a military school taught by a Dinwiddian, a graduate of Virginia Military institute. The female school is taught by Mr. Davidson of Petersburg, a grandson of General Butts and graduate of the U.S. Naval School. In Livingston the female teacher, Mr. Brame, was born in Petersburg, and so the Dinwoodie is well represented here. Blair is still in Texas but speaks of coming in the summer.","Youngest boy, 2 ½ years old, died last March 1, 2 months after Mary left us which makes the loss of 3 loved ones in a year and a half. Molly's death was sudden and of an unaccountable sickness. She had been complaining for several weeks of pain in her bowels. Her baby was born August 13th and seemed to recover relatively quickly, gaining weight and looking healthy in only 2 months. Friend and relative of the doctor was married middle of October. Mary helped with the wedding and attended the parties looking as well as ever. Became involved in religious duties. Longed to see her deceased sister, Carry. Promised her that her children would be taken care of. Sunday before Christmas, she dined with Anne P. and seemed more cheerful. She had dinner with friends and ate some pressed souse which is the supposed immediate reason for her illness. The next morning she complained of excruciating pain and so the Dr. prescribed her medicine and sent for Dr. Linton. She sent for Anne P. at 9 o'clock as she grew worse where she was suffering from intense pain in her bowels and vomiting. Sent for Dr. Papin. She got better the following day, but at about midday she complained of a pain in her side and so she was given a little paregoric under Dr.'s orders. Left her room for a few minutes and when Anne P. returned to give her the prescribed medicine she was breathing very badly and could not be aroused. Called the doctor immediately who thought she had only slept too long and gave her brandy and succeeded in rousing her though she remained cold where she began praying with a stiff tongue, after which she could not be revived. The last words she said where for Lizzie to \"rub my hands\" By 10 o'clock she was a corpse. The boy contracted scarlet fever on a Thursday and passed away the following Tuesday morning about 9 o'clock. Fanny to go with Betty Lemoine and spend time with her Virginia relations. Went through 7 years in poverty. Received a letter from mother. Thankful that Mr. G. is a changed man and is a constant member of the Episcopal Church. Hugh is a very promising boy and assists Mr. Watt in teaching and so his own education costs nothing. Collects bills and makes nearly enough to cloth himself. Mag is rather rude and wild. Spot is a complete scape grace. He is the only one that goes to school. Fanny teaches Nan and Mag but could not manage Spot.  Mary's children are doing well.","Yellow fever broke here in August, but went to the country and were fortunate enough to escape it with the exception of one servant who went to town without the master's knowledge, but who has fully recovered. This is the winter the legislature meets and the town is filled with people. Bettie's being married and left us. Pris is not able to go out. Miss Fanny wishes to be with her again if she could afford it. Fanny has 3 children. Powell is the only one that writes often. He has 3 boys: William, Armistead Thomas, after the two grandfathers and Benjamin Powell. I named the two last. He sent money to have Mary C.'s daguerreotype taken and sent it to him. Blair is still in Texas. He made arrangements to visit last August but the yellow fever was everywhere in the way in which Jno was to come.","Fanny is with Frances. Baby has been very sick for 2 months and has the worst sore eyes, but he is now getting better. Asks about Frances's soul and whether or not she is saved.","Wrote Mr. C. to meet in Richmond but Cholera is very bad in Richmond and so Mrs. Petrie thought it was best to stop in Augusta, Georgia. Fear Mr. Catlett never received telegraph. Crossing the York River, as well as the uncertainty of getting a conveyance to Gloucester deters her from going until she has heard from John or Mr. Catlett. Dr. jones went to Gloucester yesterday and if there wasn't word from John or Mr. Catlett, Mary C. would go with him today.","Tried for many years to get Brother John to come to Alabama and join B.P. in a school. Contemplated raising money next fall to pay off John's debts in order to get him to Alabama. Would like to help John but doesn't want to injure himself or his family in the process. If Frank comes he will be treated as one of B.P.'s children especially if he is willing to learn a trade. Only teaches from 8-4. Blair is in Texas and pleased with the country there. He is attending to cattle on a 5 year contract. The oldest child, Wm. T., is good looking but it is feared he will give B.P. a lot of trouble. He can spell 2 and 3 letter words and doesn't go to school. Tommy is ugly and not so sprightly but is noble. B.P. is the flower of the flock in looks and generally a good boy who is hard to quiet once he gets started. Robt Hanna is rather large (15 lbs at 14 months) but is sprightly and otherwise healthy. Have 260 acres worth about $15 per acre. Work 5 hands and keep 2 women and a boy at the house. Made 19 bags of cotton last year which was worth about $700. School was worth about $1000. Owe about $3500 due next winter. Owed about $1000 and if this year is as profitable as the last, then they will be able to raise $2500. Expect to sell every negro except 3 and buy a new set. May sell them on credit to get 10% more. Trying to raise grain and stock because cotton is uncertain. May come to Virginia to buy new negroes if he succeeds in selling the ones he has. If this happens he will come and visit Fanny. Corn crop sold at $1 a bushel. Drought has been severe. The corn crop looks well and has begun to shoot. If there is a good rain once a week for the next 4 weeks the crop will be doubled. If this is the case there will be 50,000 bushels within 5 miles of this place. Finished cleaning wheat and made about 90 bushels. Wheat crop generally good with between 20 \u0026 30 bushels to the acre. Thinks they will be able to sell 100 bushels for $1. Usually make enough sugar cane to keep the children and negroes chewing all year, but will hardly make seed this year. Wish Fanny could get agriculture friends to get a 1 or 2 of choice white wheat and send it to him in the mail between now and October. Margaret has gone to visit her Aunt who is in bad health. The boys have gone to Sumterville for preaching. Can't believe he is over 40 when he hardly feels 20. Mobile and Ohio Railroad is coming fast and will be 12 or 15 miles by the end of the year. Building a branch off it to Gainesville which will pass within 2 miles. The railroads will have a considerable effect on the price of land. Land is cheaper here than anywhere else. Added a second floor to his home sand is now a very comfortable dwelling with 8 rooms and a large room for boarders. Wants Brother John's post office address.","Worries that Fanny is unwell and wishes that she comes to visit. Brother Robert said he was going to write Fanny and see her this summer, which it is assumed he has not done. Wonders if Mr. Catlett will be in Richmond this summer, what the baby's name is and why she has not received a lock of hair. Armistead is going to carry Charlie to Alabama to Powell's school. Powell still wants Frank to go to his school.","Brother Robert's Daughter Fanny died on her way home from New York. Brother John has given him trouble. In Frank's last letter he said that his father was sending him to Uncle Powell's in Alabama as soon as he was out of debt. Would like to know how much John owes and Powell would like to know if John would come so they could have a school. If he could be certain that John would come,  he would make arrangements for a larger school the following year. Thinks that Armistead will send Willie and that Anne will send Spot to Powell next year to school especially since the railroad will make it only a 2 day ride from Richmond. Costs $5 to go to Mobile by train. Stayed with a granddaughter of Cousin Tabb in Greensborough. Sally Tabb and Henry said she talked about the family often. Met a lady from Rockbridge County who knew many of the same people Mary C. knew from Prince Edward. One of her daughters married Ben Smith who is now a professor in the Union Seminary. Eye sight is getting worse. Not given up on Mr. Catlett send a daguerreotype of the children.","Trouble with mail service sending and receiving letters. Ill after visit. Mr. Wood wishes to buy a farm in Cumberland but was unable to and so he bought a comfortable residence in another part of town. Uncle Raymond Minor lost his wife just after they moved to Cumberland leaving him with a 2 month old infant which he begged her to take. The child's name is Elvira C. Minor and is just 10 years old. Not sent her or Rose to school except music lessons. Ellie calls her Marmy and Rose calls her sister because that's what she had heard her brother call her all those years. Rose's mother died 4 years ago and her father, 41, married a 21 year old last fall. Health is bad. Mr. Wood is sick as well. M.S. Wood's mother's health is better than it once was but has lost all sight in one eye and is unable to write.","Bettie is one of the finest children and was christened Bettie Burwell. Looking for Brother Joh who is coming to live in Evergreen to work in the bookstore that Brother A bought. Brother R had a stroke. Since Fanny's death he has turned very grey according to Anna. Hear from Powell very often who was visited by Armistead over Christmas. Anne is doing well and Miss Caroline is with her. Brother and Pris went to a masked ball with F and Nanie. They got home before 11.","Moved to Texas where B.P. bought land on the Lavacca River. 260 acres of land with 100 enclosed and 70 in cultivation for $1500. Frank left yesterday. Not able to leave before February or March. Wish to send 1 or 2 Negroes and to hire someone to plant the crops so that profits will not be lost. Only 4 days travel to Indianola.  Frank will live with Blair who is stock raising. Blair will give him $150 a year. Wishes to know the price of good plow boys from ages 12 to 15 and if Mr. Catlett would find some and send them to New Orleans. Hear very rarely from Vicksburg.  Benny is rather puny and has had a fever for a day or two.","Uncle Pow bought a place in Jackson and expects to move there in April. Half dozen neighbors in four miles. Bound to the North by Carancahua River and on the west and south by the bay of the same name. Uncle Blair's land that of deceased Wm Miller, is 5000 acres of land in this tract. 6000 head of cattle. He expects to brand 1200 calves and sell 400 beef cattle this year. Thinks Charley would like to live there with Frank and Blair. Aunt Harriet is a very fine woman. Uncle Robert moved to Charlotte, Mecklenburg County NC. Will send a Texas Almanac.","Running away from yellow fever. Going to Mr. Burr Garland's plantation that is 6 miles from Jackson. Packing for 3 or 4 months because it will be that long until they are able to come back. Grandma was here all summer and was taken with one of her fits in which everyone thought she would die, but she is doing better now and heading for Dingle. Aunt Pris and Uncle Armistead spent the day here yesterday. Uncle A drove with a high fever and has been quite sick since he went to the swamp. Frank was very ill in last letter from Texas. Charlie Burwell is in college at Princeton. Hugh is in St. Louis with Tim to practice Law. Mammy Aggie has been dead a year last March.   Write to Vicksburg because there are several men there who have had yellow fever and will bring the mail to Fannie.","Mother died. For the last 8 weeks she was confined to her bed and was basically blind but her mental vigor remained. Monday at half past 9 she died without a struggle. Very few of her children were with her. Brother A was at court and didn't return until Wednesday morning. She was interred on Wednesday and is now resting with William and Bettie.","Lilly, Uncle Armistead's second daughter died. She was taken sick before Jinnie. Grief so great for Jinnie's loss that can't feel Lilly's. Aunt Carrie and Maggie are staying at the Barrens until Carrie goes to Virginia with Uncle Burwell. Also included is the obituary of Virginia Burwell.","Busy cow driving. Make an abundance of corn for bread. Uncle A lost 2 daughters within a very short time with Grandma following shortly after that. Vicksburg is a very sickly place and it is good that Aunt Anne and her family are leaving it. Aunt Anne to Virginia, Nan to St. Louis, Mag to school with Aunt Anna, Spot to school in St. Louis, and Hugh is still in St. Louis. Uncle Pow and family were well a few weeks ago.","Comment on life in Texas. Writing to Frances in hopes that Sister Ann is with her. No smoke house on property and all eatables are kept in a cabin that is about 8 square feet. No corn crib or stable. Get corn and flour from New Orleans and kill a hog as needed. The stock is fed by the pasture from the Navidad to the Lavaca River. Only 12 cows, last year raised 10 heifer calves and 1 steer calf. 5 mares and fillies, 2 buggy horses and 4 mules and 5 yoke of oxen. Never run more than three plows at a time so that there is always a team able to work. Break land with 2 or 4 yoke of oxen. Work the crop with mules and horses and a single yoke of oxen. No crop last year, only 4 bales of cotton on 50 acres and no corn. Blair goes 8 to 10 days in the cow driving season sleeping outside without taking his boots off, he has made about $1000 a year. Complains of hardships and wishes to get rid of his contract which is effective 3 more years. Hair and beard almost white and looks 10 years older than Ben, but his health is better here than in Alabama. Frank one of the best cow hands on the range. Immigration here has increased in the last few years, but last year's drought slowed this immigration. Most of the newcomers are planters. Two Prestons of Missouri (Landon and Shaw), kin to the Virginia Prestons, have settled on the Navidad about 5 miles from Ben. Had another daughter last month, so they now have 4 sons and 3 daughter and all are in good health. The newest girl is named Martha Catherine. Try to teach the 5 oldest but they do not like books. Very mild winter. Can get oysters from 20 miles away. Last ham of bacon was from Alabama. Until this year killed deer and turkey but this year they have been scarce. Probable that Texas will declare itself independent and it is doubtful that she will enter into the Southern Confederacy. Hope no black republic will ever rule. Grieves that he has to eat corn from a Republican state this year.","State of affairs has made money matters very hard in the South. The Comanche Indians have been coming down on the settlers killing them and stealing everything. Mr. W.B. Grimes started a rancho on the Leona which empties into the Frio. Had 2200 head of cattle and 22 cow horses. The Indians penned 20 of the horses in their own pen close to the house and the two they couldn't open.  One they shot and the other they frightened so much that he could not be helped. One started down the Leona to warn the other settlers but the Indians had hid in the gully and when O Neal passed, 40 rose behind him on G's horses and almost caught him because his horse was broke down and has already run 7 miles. If he had run 50 more yards, then they would have had his scalp. They killed 2 men and mangled a young lady so badly they thought she would die. One man they scalped and cut the skin off the bottom of his feet and made him run through the thorns, then skinned his beard off, shot 20 copper spiked arrows into him and then cut them out, picked a hole in the back of his neck, shot him through with a musket ball, cut out his heart, then cleaned off the road and stretched him across it and made 9 marks by the side of him. The lady was scalped but is still alive. The two men who take care of G's stock told F.M. Flournoy and son killed Woolfork. Woolfork shot four times and stabbed 5 times and Flournoy's son died immediately. Corn is 6 or 7 inches high. Uncle B and family are not home because they went to Texana Friday for preaching.  Uncle B joined the Presbyterian Church yesterday. Be at home about 4 days every month from cattle driving.","In Petersburg 3 weeks. Hugh came the Wednesday before Anne left and stayed one night because he had to go to Memphis where he expects to get a commission under the Confederate States in Col Bowen's regiment. He left the day Eliza was buried. She died Wednesday the 12th and was buried the next day at 4 o'clock. Sam and her brothers arrived after she was already gone. Left Petersburg Monday morning and joined Nannie B. who had left the Friday before in Hillsboro. Robert is going to join the hornet's nest, a company in Col Hill's regiment at Yorktown. People here been busy today fixing boxes for the North Carolina regiments. Robert leaves tonight and Florence Morton goes as far as Petersburg with him. Anna is going to Hillsboro as well as Willie who is going there to study medicine. Armistead is in the Calvary Company near Little Rock.","Comfort to have Bob stationed near Frances and wish that Armistead was with him. Armistead joined the Calvary Company in Arkansas and was stationed near Little Rock.","Aunt Carrie staying with Aunt Mary since news of Uncle Sam's illness. He is at his Mississippi plantation. Letter from Cousin Mattie. Not a word from Spot. Hear from Hugh in an indirect way; he is in Kentucky near Columbus. Heard through General Meems that Uncle Armistead got over the river safely and is expected to get on without difficulty.","Sam died. Fell at the battle near Boonsborough, Maryland on Sunday the 14th. Thought to have initially died at Harper's Ferry but he wasn't near Harper's Ferry. General Garnett had fallen in Harper's Ferry and the similarity in the names had caused the confusion. Brother Landon's son, Maurice, who was Sam's aide, accompanied his remains. He had telegraphed twice but no dispatch was recorded. He had joined the church two years ago and was a consistent and praying Christian.","School began the 1st of the month. Wife had an accident that confined her to her room for 2 weeks. Anxious about Armistead. He is in General Price's army. Not heard from in more than a month. John's regiment has been ordered to Suffolk and is expected to fight soon. His regiment is Colonel Owen the 53rd. Willie was in Richmond and it is rumored that his regiment has been ordered to the same place. His regiment is the 43rd Colonel Kenan. John is Ass. Quarter Master and Willie is apothecary which allows them both to be free from onerous camp duty.  School has 30 boarders and 34 day students and 5 more boarders are coming in October. Several refugees, 5 grown persons. 2 children and 2 servants in addition to the Episcopal minister, his wife and servant. In total there are 39 regular boarders. Flour is $28 per barrel and butter is 50 or 60 cents per pound, and everything in the same proportion. Supplies can scarcely be had at any price. Can get shoes for $8 and because the price will only rise, will have the shoes made and sent to Petersburg unless otherwise instructed. Member of church sick in hospital in Lynchburg. His wife has written repeated but has heard nothing in return. His name is J.L. Todd and is in Christian Hospital Ward no. 3. Please make inquiry so that the wife can be informed. Congregation has lost 19 young men from wounds and sickness in the company.","Hugh's health improved and left the 4th for the army. He is Lieutenant Colonel of the 1st Missouri Regiment and expects to go to Missouri with Price soon. Received letter from Hugh while he was in Charlotte where he stayed with Brother Robert. Brother Robert has a good school and several refugees boarding, fortunately they were able to buy corn flour, meat, and sugar at reasonable prices. Maggie was ill but has since recovered and gone to Buller Clairborne's to visit. Hugh was in Richmond but was unable to see Mr. Catlett. Brother John received crops and they are a great help.","Hugh not hurt in the battle near Grand Gulf. Spotswood is doing well. University of Alabama closes on the 5th of June because of scarcity in provision, a month early. Because he has been there 2 semesters he is able to come home for break even though it is an expensive and dangerous trip. If he returns to university he will be the only senior. Expect Brother Landon the last of June or 1st of July. His son, Maurice, is in the 2nd Virginia Cavalry. Girls and Hugh spent Christmas at Buller Clairborne's and met with Sarah Rose who is also staying there. Mr. William Waller and Cousin Jennie Waller were married and saw Caroline when they passed through on their way to Charleston. Mr. Waller said that Timberneck had burned.  In letter from Nannie B., found out that Anna has been ill with pneumonia but was getting better. Caroline in the worst spirits. Corn meal is $8-10 a bushel, butter $2-3, eggs $1.25. If the war continues, will not be able to keep the house next winter.  Mag fixing old dress for Aunt Caroline. Have knitted 4 pairs of stockings and 2 pairs of gloves. There was a raid on the Central Railroad and the Canal. Cousin James Garland lost his youngest son, William. He died at his father's about 4 weeks ago and left his wife, daughter of Dr. Goode, who is expecting. Uncle Hudson is well. Cousin Boyd nurses him like an infant. Aussie Slaughter who married Mr. Broadnax, has a son who is a few day's old.","Going to dentist tomorrow and Saturday for operation. Cousin Nan is lovely, beautiful, and sweet. Hettie feeling unpretty. Aunt Anne is looking well. Cousin Mag is full of sparkling wit and is very pretty. Garlands are sweet. Aunt C. is charming. Worries about Pa.","Upon arrival found Miss Garnett who has taken in the sister-in-law of Mr. Wilcox Brown and the Cousin of A E's great friend, John Thompson Brown, and is said to be a cousin of ours through Winstons. Spent a day at the Cristal Palace. The program began at 12:30 with the band of the Royal 2nd Artillery, a play by the company's troupe, then some military music by the band of the House Guards, followed by a choral concert of 200 performers and finally fireworks.","Uncle Landon's business keeps him busy. He is to finish what needs to be done today and then take the following days to sight see and  go to Oxford and Cambridge. Wanted to go to Portsmouth to see the Arctic Expedition off, but expenses were too high. In Paris for 3 weeks starting next Thursday. Miss Garrett and Spotswood went to Church to hear the Archbishop. Met Miss Emily Mason as well as two girls from Baltimore, Miss Jenkins and Miss Rowland (Miss Mason's niece). Miss Garnett to be in Switzerland this summer as a guest of Miss Skipp.","Write to Richard in Texas once a month. Good health and travels 20 miles once a month to preach. Going to Charlotte to spend 3 weeks with sons. John has a flourishing school and his children are well. Mary married Ben Lacy and lives near Robert Burwell. She has 3 children, 2 girls and a boy, the youngest is 2 months old. Nannie teaches music in the school. Armistead has 3 children; the 2 daughters are almost grown. The oldest, Ella, is in Robert's school.  Ed married Miss Wilkenson of Augusta and has 4 children. Will is in poor health and has no children. Bob Strudwick is married, living in Durham, and has 2 children. Robert has 5 great-great-grandchildren and numerous grandchildren. Dan and wife have been in mountains of Virginia. Richard is a pastor of a church in Denton, Texas and is married with a daughter named Fanny. Since the death of Mr. Crow a year ago, Nannie Crow has been having trouble. She has 5 children and is able to live comfortably on what Mr. Crow left her. Robert is very feeble and unable to undertake long trips.","Lost Edmund Strudwick on April 1, 1887. He left behind a wife and 4 children. Pastor Dr. Miller said that he passed away peacefully. Left his family well provided for. Mattie will remain in Charlotte at the present. Her father, mother, and sister will stay wither. Robert will soon be 86. John has been sick for 3 months. He is improving and has been encouraged to go to the springs this summer by his doctor. Nannie Crow has been sick for 2 or 3 months.","Jar of Lard arrived to Mrs. Catlett. Mr. Mann offered to deliver it in person or it would have arrived sooner. Sent the jar to Court House for mutual friend Lucy Ann Wood to see that it is safely delivered.","No news from St. Louis since April. Living is terribly expensive. Send soap to Brother John in Richmond at the Auditor of Public Accounts and he will express ship it to me.","Written during Civil War. Brother John and Alfred at cars to see Anne off.  Met Mr. Lynch, a brother of John Loving. Called Mrs. Robertson to visit with Nannie Burwell. Mollie May was expected from Norfolk yesterday. Sally Harrision is in Brunswick and Molly is staying at May's. Unknown how long Anne will remain in Virginia but refuses to leave without seeing son. President Davis arrived last night and was to go to Richmond in an extra train at 8:30. Mr. Smith's is far enough out of town that nothing was seen or heard. Lucy and Anne to ride downtown to see Mollie. Mr. Smith angry with Lucy's Cousin, Mr. John Catlett, because he has invited them to visit him and has gone to Petersburg without doing so.","Fanny passed away after a painful 2 week illness.","Send Miss Fanny handkerchiefs which she has marked tolerably for her wedding.","Letter from Dr. Walker Jones recommending Miss M. Fox as a companion and assistant. Wrote to decline the offer, but she may suit Sally","Business in Mathews court. Reading of Mr. Nelson's letter.","Wife's brother and he went to hear Mr. Langham preach. Charles and Nanie visit. Sent Captain Jones with articles for memorandum. Gala the next day. Senate adjourned for Virginia to vote for Pierce and King.","Re: his son John's behaviour at the University.  Son (John) borrowing money in Richmond; suspected of gambling while at school. John refused to meet with him while he is in Charlottesville. John asked to withdraw from school","Slave (Betsy) purchased for Dr. Nelson for $770. Attending Dr. Funsten's wedding and visiting John in Charlottesville along the way. Worried about (son) John's progress in School and his assumed gambling.","John (son) with him in Richmond but to go home soon. Senate is not productive and only spending the people's money.","Mr. Dudley elected president against wishes. Major Taliaferro disappointed with outcome. Dinner with governor. Legislature not productive.","Wife's Brother (John) visited. Met with Miss Louiza Seawell and Mrs Roberts (formerly Miss Ann Burwell). Butcher animals and sell for profit if possible. Coming down before Christmas as will Charles and Nanie. Mr. Hunter to be elected as Senator of United States.","Legislature during the week and church on Sunday. Previous Sunday attended morning service by Mr. Minnigerode at St. Paul and evening service by Mr. Duncan at Trinity. Met with brother of Mr. John Rose and was informed of health of Sarah. Going to Washington to be there during congressional sessions. Governor wrote letter to Tammany Hall opposition which caused measures to be taken by the senate. Governor wishes to be president. Kill beef while weather is good. Informed by Miss. L. Seawell that Mrs. A. B. Catlettto threw party at Tavern and would like details of the event though his family will probably not be invited. Wm B. Taliaferro elected Major General of Va. Militia. Gen. Boykin is not happy with the results.","Cold worsened. Heard Mr. Dawson of Georgia speak at a lecture for the Mount Vernon Association for two hours and was not impressed with his lecture. Celebration on the 22nd with a grand state ball at Ballards and a dinner at the American. General Canwell plays part in festivities. Listened to debate on freedmans bill. Opposes the taxation of oysters. Lieutenant Governor sent for media because he was charged with malfeasance in office. Snow almost gone. Wishes Dr. Nelson to drive mare so that she is not idle.","Son had lost letter from wife. Son got drunk and lost coat and as a result was forced to take blankets from the hotel. Son accused of larceny. Extremely upset with son's behavior and his representation of the family. To go home soon. Sickly for several days. Sell muttons if possible. Mrs. Caroline Garland is with him.","Likes how Dr. Griffin teaches. Inquires about fowl and a rooster given to her by John Tabb.","Homes elaborate and homes as well as slaves were under the control of families for generations. Entertaining in an elegant way. Large parties took up the whole lower floor. Food was served in a room upstairs. Many guests stayed for breakfast. Life in Gloucester has changed from luxury and ease to service and self-sacrifice. Gloucester was formerly the residence of Wm. B. Taliaferro, Mr. John Tyler Seawell, Mr. Boswell Seawell, Col. Warner Throckmorton Jones, Molly Elliot Seawell, and Sally Nelson Robins.   Photocopy copy of Mss and TMs.","Photocopy of Mss and TMs.","Men returned home and they were cared for. Upon their return many gave letters to women and were later married in their home. Christmas 1918 associated with camps filled with wounded soldiers. Agreement to not spend money on their own family but instead use it to benefit the returning soldiers. Met with Lithuanian man in camp. At the beginning of the war, household was filled with nurses from the New Zealand troop. Work of the Red Cross Canteen. Photocopy of two TMs.","Sketch of Mary Armistead (Catlett) Jones's life. Happiness until the War. House refuge for soldiers when they were in Gloucester Point and Yorktown. Nanny Garland (Mother's niece) visited wishing she had 10 brothers to join the southern Army, but she only had 2 brothers (1 was killed; he was a Lt. Colonel from the University of Virginia). After war, man in Missouri wrote Nanny saying he found young Garland in Franklin, Tennessee where he gave him a cup of water before he died a short time later. In remembrance of this he also sent a silver cup inscribed with \"In Memory of a Cup of Cold Water\". Soldier from Georgia died in their home. Her two brothers escaped the war unscathed and lived to be moderately old. People poor after war. Scarcity of food - lived off of corn bread \u0026 fried meat. Education was troublesome – father formerly employed teachers for her brothers but once they came of age, her family had to drive 4 miles to brother-in-laws house to be taught by Dr. Griffin (Earl of 'Traquaire'). First great invention she remembers is the sewing machine because it made women's lives easier. After the sewing machine was the telephone which helped to unite all of Tidewater, Virginia. By the time of the telephone, she had lived at her old home (Timberneck which her Grandfather built) for 9 years, where her 4 children were born. Father's mother was Ann Carter, the granddaughter of King Carter of \"Cortoman\" on the Rappahannock River.  Mother was Fanny Burwell, daughter of Col. Armistead Burwell (direct descendent of Lewis Burwell of Carter's Creek in Gloucester). Powhatan's residence with distinct old chimney directly across creek from her home. Mr. Charles Campbell visited old chimney. Saw gas and electricity introduced to allow women to have small kitchens. Automobile. Flying machine. Wireless telegraph. Radio. Only younger brother, Carter, and she remain of their family. Husband died 7 years before. Has 6 grandchildren. Expressions used by servant. \"Uncle\" George caught and prepared oysters for her 16th birthday. White mammy was housekeeper who idolized her mother's children and is remembered for her faith in God. Grandmother Ann Walker Carter, married John Catlett, jr. of King William County, Virginia in 1780. Their first daughter was named \"Hetty\" after a Quaker nurse who nursed John back to health in Philadelphia. Grandfather built 'manor house' along the York River, 4.5 miles above Yorktown. Aunt Hetty married Mr. Benjamin Waller of Williamsburg. Gave miniature to son's wife (married his mother's niece who was her 1st cousin). Father had 7 sisters: Polly married Col. Thruston, Nancy married Field, Matilda married Morris, Lucy married Baytop, Sally married Yates, Martha married Banks, then Thruston. Brother Charles died at age 19. Father inherited all the land of Grandfather. Topaz brooch given to mother by her brother Armistead Burwell. 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Chiefly, 1885-1888, with Margaret (Gunter) Bryant of Enfield, North Carolina who became his second wife. The letters concern their courtship and marriage. 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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.","James Fenton Bryant was a physician, mayor, school superintendent and candidate for Congress who lived in Franklin, Virginia.","Processed by Jennifer Veley and Karen Woodall during 1987-1988. Box and Folder List compiled by Amy White, SCRC Staff, in October 2010.","Correspondence, 1873-1903, of Dr. James Fenton Bryant. Chiefly, 1885-1888, with Margaret (Gunter) Bryant of Enfield, North Carolina who became his second wife. The letters concern their courtship and marriage. The collection also includes some letters from Margaret Gunter's sister, and her cousins at Richmond, Virginia, Lynchburg, Virginia and Tarborough, North Carolina; account books and a diary of Dr. Bryant.","Scope and Contents Recieved her cousins letters but was unable to respond until now due to having the \"chills\"; Mamie and Edward visited there; Saw Willie Whitaker; supposes Sallie is homesick; would love to hear from Caddie and Leila; will perhaps get a black velvet suit; Mama and Claiborne send love; send puzzle in which Gen. Grant's face will appear; asks her to destroy this letter. 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Still waits to hear from her; has not been able to go to shool for two days because of all the snow; is enjoying sledding in the evening; worries about Mama because she had a bad cold and near pneumonia; tells of her Christmas and New Year's holiday; heard that Miss Willie Bogart was actually getting married this time; would like new from Enfield, North Carolina; the family sends greetings to her. 8pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Recieved her letter and thinks her \"a real nice little girl\" for writing and next time she sees her she wil \"court\" her and give her a \"buss\"; she was the one who sent the \"sweet little Valentine\"; mentions passing all her examinations; recieved a long letter from Sallie [Branch] who wants her [MG] to write; grieves the death of her uncle; sends greetings from her mother. 4pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Heard from her father that she likes chewing gum and therefore takes great pleasure in sending her some \"Elastic Article\"; would like to hear from her soon; wonders if she remembers what she promised him last time they met. 2 pp. ALS","Expects to leave soon for New Orleans with a group chaperoned by Judge Howard and his wife; was invited to wait on Kittie Norfleet and Mr. Stimach from Raleigh; has heard through Madame Grundy that Mr. McG. is very devoted and she [Lillie] wonders if they [MG and Mr. McG] will be married; went out to a dinnner party with John R. Pender; they are the same as ever- just sweethearts; gives detailed report of Governor Jarvis' and his wife's visit to Tarborough. 6pp. ALS","Mentions hearing news of her [MG] through Henry Bryan; mentions having been sick for a good part of the summer with typhoid fever but is almost recovered; relates accounts of her visit at Effie's; Lucy Norton sent her [Lillie] flowers while she was sick; Nellie Hayes was at Nags Head this summer; disappointed at not seeing her at dances held at Battle [?] in the spring; asks her [MG] to write soon. 8pp. ALS","Offers to accompany her to the Baptist Church if she has no previous engagement. 1p ALS.","Offers to accompany her to the entertainment at the Masonic Hall. 1 p. ALS","Scope and Contents Would like her to accompany hi on a ride in the evening or to the service at the Methodist Church if she is not already engaged for either event. Includes 22 April 1888, Maggie (Margaret) Gunter \"River Lawn\" Franklin, Virginia, to Dr. James Felton Bryant, Franklin, Virginia. Thanks him and accepts his invitation to go riding that evening. 1p. ALS","Thanks him for his invitation to the entertainment but has a previous engagement and cannot accept.","Scope and Contents Requests the honor of her company on a ride Sunday evening. 1 p. ALS Including 27 April 1888 \"Maggie\" (Margaret) Gunter, \"River Lawn\", [Franklin, Virginia] to Dr. James Felton Bryant. [Franklin, Virginia]. Thanks him for the invitation Sunday evening but has a previous engagement. 1p. ALS","Accepts his invitation to church on Sunday evenin; invites him up to see her. 1p ALS","Scope and Contents Will be \"at home\" and very glad to see him.","Scope and Contents Arrived home safely; apologizes for seeming cool towards him in the morning before but was very nervous about seeing him; Levy told her all about how he would soon tire of he [MG] and that his children would never look up to her as they were too close in age; Mr. Bryant doesn't seem to care either way [about the courtship better MG and JFB]; thinks it sensible that his children can feel at home with; would like Nellie to look at her [MG] as an older sister; Dick and Fenton ought to have someone to tell their troubles to; has said all her life she never expected to mary a young man; is glad he will see Mrs. Bryant for although she must know that she promised to have him; Mrs. Bryant says she [MG] has not treated Robbie Pretton right, but she [MG[ sees nothing wrong with her behavior; love him \"two thimbles full\" this evening; spent a long time looking at his picture and will send him a pricture of herself soon snd wishes to hear about his trip to Norfolk","Scope and Contents is sorry to hear that little Harrie is sick; is anxious to know what he and Mrs. B[ryant] said about her; is glad to know he thinks she [MG] has such a \"noble character\" and hopes he will never be disappointed in her and he will love her better every day not less; hopes he has kept his promise to read a chapter in the Bible every Sunday; thinks they should have regular days of writing each other so they will always know when to expect a letter and will never be disappointed. 5pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Wonders what was wrong with her in her last letter [20 May 1888] because she seemed so reserved and troubled about something; grieved him to think that his \"innocent, sweet-hearted little girley\" would be troubled about anything; has fears about his ability to make her happy; Harry and Dick have both recovered from their illness; Mrs. Bryant chattered pleasantly about her [MG] and though she still opposes the match said that if they were married she would love them and be as good a friend as before; has no intention of marrying until he met her and at first sight his love was irrestible, and he would rather die than than keep it from her; Mrs. Bryant had told him before her [MG's] arrival that she [MG] was \"one of the sweetest, prettiest, and most admirable young ladies she had ever met\"; Mrs. Bryant hadn't expected him to fall in love; saw Crawley Vaughn and his bride and both looked fine; remembered his promis to read a chapter in the Bible each Sunday; troubled by the tone of her last letter and hopes she has not grown colder to him; had brought \"the ring\" in Norfolk; would like an exchange of at least two letters every week and she can select the days most convienvent to her; wonders if she has mentioned anything to her mother, relatives, or friends about their affair. 9pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Sorry to have sounded cool and troubled because she felt neither; has not yet grown cold towards him; recieved a letter for Mrs. B[ryant] who did not mention his name but had right much to say about Craley and his marriage to Miss Keith, and does not think age matters; is jealous of anyone who recieves Mrs B[ryant]'s love and does not think she [Mrs. Bryant] will think so much of her as in the past; says Mrs, Bryant told her that if they were married she could never feel the same towards him because she could not stand the idea of him loving anyone; wonders what 'the ring' looks like; invites him to visit the first Saturday before the first Sunday in June; says her Mama will give consent if he is \"as nice and loveable\" as she [MG] says; \"told Mama. Aunt Joe Branch, and sister Bessie about 'our affair'\"- aunt Joes is pleased and Bessie says he \"can't possibly have her sister\" 7pp ALS","Scope and Contents The Band excursion just returned after an hour or two delay due to dense fog; wanted to go but his business prevented it; has she been there nothing would have prevented its growing; saw Mrs. Bryant who complimented her and thought he should marry her [MG] if \"he could get her\"; \"the ring\" is a plain gold band; thinkis the greatest taste he could have ever displayed was in selecting his \"own, sweet little girley- Mag\"; hopes to come the Saturday before the first Sunday in June; Nell wrote her a letter; Miss Nettie sends her lovel sees very little of Mrs. Flora L. Jacksn who seems to have busied her self since marriage; send regards to Aunt Joe Branch. 7pp ALS","Scope and Contents Troubled as to his inability to visit in early June; two patients are very ill; attended the Methodist Church and walked home with Sister Bogart who mentioned she had not recieved a reply to her letter; Nell wants her to write; Annie Bettie Gay does not know whether to call her \"Aunt\" Mag, Cousin, or Sister Mag. 3pp. ALS","Nell is sick and causing him much uneasiness; mentions seeing Miss Joe Bachelor who inquired about her and paid her many compliments; has heard nothing from Dr. McG. about the license; heard from Dick who seemed quite homesick; has not yet told Dick of Nell's condition as he [JFB] does not want to disturb him. 3pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Asks if he can stand being teased about her; wonders if Mrs. B[ryant] really said he ought to marry her [MG] if he could; is happy that \"the ring\" is a plain old band; \"am beginning to want to see you, what will you think of me for coming right out and telling you?\"; has answered Nellie's letter and sends her love to Sister Nettie; it isn't everyone she meets that she can open her heart to and tell everything so when she does she has plenty to say; wonders if he feels he can trust her with all his troubles, pleasures, \"and most everything that you would like to impart to another\" 7pp ALS","Scope and Contents Says he does not tire of being teased about her and never expects to; has \"the blues\" because he cannot visit her as Mrs. [Joe] Gay is very sick and begs him not to leave; has only recieved four letters from her in the three weeks she has been gone from Franklin and asks her to do better; incessant floods of the past few days have stopped all the trains and there have been \"washouts\" on the roads; Nell recieved her [MG's] letter and is quite proud of it; is proud to now that she begins to want to see him; wants to see her and hear her sweet voice and if he has any regrets about meeting her it is a fear he will not be able to make her as happy as he would like to; comments on the \"miserable old widowers\" who visit her, but has so much confidence in her that he is not very uneasy as of yet. 6pp ALS","Scope and Contents Disappointed that he could not visit on Saturday and says he must come the following Saturday; the young men plan to give a \"pic-nic\" on Wednesday and she looks forward to it with great anticipation; expects to have her picture taken that morning and will send him one as soon as she gets them; is sorry Miss Cora Vaughn and Mrs. Joe Gay are sick; wonders how many people he has told of their engagement and reminds him that she did not give him permission to tell many people; does not want him to read and reread her letters as they will not bear so much inspectin as she is \"afraid I always write straight as I talk.\" 5pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Had a very gloomy day on Saturday because he could not visit his \"dear sweet little girly\" and her sadness added to the gloom; Mrs. [Joe] Gay is feeling much better but Miss Core [Vaughn] may have a protracted spell; is feeling jealous of all of her other visitors; mentions two charming widows have moved to town but reassures her she she is the only one he loves; wants her to write a letter to Sister Bogart soon as she complains of recieving no response to her letter; sends her a kiss and will bring another if she gives him permission. 5 pp. ALS","Thanks him for the box of beautiful flowers; went to a dance and had a spendid time; her escort was a nice young man studying pharmacy in Baltimore; wore some of the flowers to the dance; wrote to Mrs. Bogart; scolds him for telling so many people of their engagement; wonders what his children say about their engagement; wonders who Miss Lelia has been going around with so often. 5pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Asks what she will do about dancing when he moves to Franklin as all the people are either married or intensely religious so it is near impossible to get up a dance; may not be able to visit on Saturday as \"I have my hands full of sick people...and I am nearly broken down with fatigue\"; has not told many people of their engagement but everyone seems to know; Nell and Fent are devoted to her; Nell often says he \"has no right to say sweet things of anyone except Miss Mag, and if you don't quit it, I will write and tell her of it\"; Dick says little about the arrangement. 4pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Received his letter and has has the \"blues\" all evening since reading that he may not visit on Saturday; read his words and a few tears came to her eyes; cannot excuse him if he does not come Saturday; wonders if Dick will always be stiff in her company or if he will like the home he has now better than the one he will soon have; detected a little sarcasm in his last letter when commenting on her dancing and escorts; thanks maybe she should not tell him of her escorts; if he does not come on Saturday she will not let him have one of her photographs; feels she could \"weep a barrel of tears, my heart is heavy as lead\"; says she would not give up her friends as many other couples seem to do, but Dr. McGingan says she will be so devoted to her home that she will forget there is anyone else alive; asks him to tel Nell to keep an ear open to hear how many \"sweet things\" he says to the widows. 7pp ALS","Very sorry to hear he was sick; disappointed he could not visit; must come as soon as he is ableand if he is sick for too long he must get Nell to write him; went to church with Dr. McGingan; asks if he recieved her picture; wonders if he has seen Mrs. Bogart; read a letter from Mrs. Bogart to her [MG's] cousin Sir Whitaker in which she [Mrs. Bogart] said she felt so decied by some people she thought were her friends; wonders who Mrs. Bogart means. 3pp. ALS","Very sorry to he is not well and hopes he is not getting typhoid fever; heard that he receieved a visit from Mr. and Mrs. Bogart; Nell wrote and said her [MG's] letter did him more good than medicine; is much obliged to Nell for writing while he has been sick; Dr. Smith visited and gave them away when he told he has seen them riding and at church quite often and thought it must mean something; begs him to get well as she wants a letter from him so much. 5pp ALS","Went to a feast organized by the young men of the baseball club and had a spendid time; will begin working on some of her clothes next week; wonders when he will be able to write; the young men are planning another dance but does not intend to go; wonders if he has thought of her since he has been sick; asks hm not to let her letters lie around.","Scope and Contents The attack of sickness he had was quite violent, perhaps the most severe he has had in twelve years; is now fully restored except his strength; the picture she sent was for a time misplaced but has been found and often inspected ever since; \"Absence will never conquer the love which I bear for my sweet Marguerite, and if anything should prevent our marriage, I shall love you still, to the end of my days\"; did not intend to sound sarcastic when he spoke of her going dancing with another escort; knows of no one except his children, himself, and Mr. Bogart's Family who dance; if Mrs. Bogart continues to object to his loving her [MG] \"then she [Mrs. B] must object, that's all\"; gratified that she thought of him at the feast on Friday but hops she did not miss the dancing afterwards because of him; had six doctors and four preachers visit him during his sickness; wonders if he can visit her during the week as he does not think he can wait until Saturday. 13 pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Has been terribly disappointed at not recievng a letter from her in several days; would like to visit her in several days; would like to visit her on Saturday and call on her before and after supper; is about well and has resumed regular work, \"though I have not quite regained my flesh\"; was at the Bogart's on Tuesday night but neither one mentioned her. 4pp ALS","Scope and Contents Wonders if his \"little girley\" is sick, too, as he has recieved no letter from her all week; if recoeves a letter from her that evening then will visit her the next day either on the morning train or the Raleigh Express; asks her to write right away to relieve his troubled mind. 3pp ALS","Scope and Contents Her letter reached him and made him very sad with the news she had been sick; her sickness presents yet another obstacle in his visiting, and he wonders how long this will continue; intends to perservere until every last obstacle is overthrown; went on a river boat excursion organized by Mr. Bogart; chatted with some of the young ladies but spent most of his time among the married couples with whom he is very popular; says that if the \"miserable doctors\" in Enfield don't cure her soon he will go and take charge of the case himself; wonders what Mrs. Bogart said in her letter to her [MG]; will go to Norfolk and V[irginia] Beach if he cannot visit her. 5pp ALS","Scope and Contents Her health has improved though she feels \"right bad from the medicine\"; asks if he can visit her on Tuesday or Wednesday; is quite anxious to see himl before she got sick she was \"sewing some of my wedding garments\"; wants to see him as soon as his train arrives in Enfield. 2pp ALS","Scope and Contents Is just about well; wants to see him \"terribly bad\" and asks him to visit the next evening if he camn; will not thank him for the flowers he sent but will tell him all about them when he visits; has so many things to tell him that \"I am afraid I will talk you most to death.\" 3pp ALS","Her letter informing him of her recovery afforded him great pleasure; will visit as soon as she tells him when he should come; just recieved her letter of the 24th and will visit the 27th of June. 3 pp. ALS","Received his letter and is glad of his arrival on the following day; while she was visiting in Franklin a man opened a livery stable with lovely horses so they can go riding when he visits; is not tired of his letters and loves to read them. 3pp ALS","Scope and Contents Arrived home safely and upon his arrival found many anxious people sick at home so he was kept busy until ten that evening; his visit to Enfield was one of the happiest memories of his life, and his thoughts often linger there; \"the dignified, pleasant and agreeable manner of your mother- and the innocent lively, girlish and captivating spirit of your 'big-little' sister, added largely to the pleasure of my visit, and I really felt while with them that I was in the house of my friends\"; Mr. Bogart continues to tease him and asked many questions about his [JFB's] trip; is more anxious to see her than he was before he went to Enfield and cannot stand the idea of not seeing her for two or three months; tried hard to conceal his \"really sad feelings when I left you\" as there were several hours around; wonders if she feels the same sadness; Nell complains of not receiving a letter from her. 8pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Recieved his letter and hopes he does not break himself down again tending to all the sick people; everyone that met him liked him so much; Walter and Caddie thought him splendid and Walter said \"while I am not at all anxious to get rid of you, it would give me pleasure to give you away to him\"; went to visit Cousi Sir Whitaker who tried to tease her about him; Cousins Minnie and Joe Whitaker visited the other evening and Minne played the piano which made her [MG] wish he had been there; Mr. McGignan has given her a tonic to rid of the chills and to clear her \"complection\"; wonders if he feels more convinced since his visit that she is the one for him to lovel reminds him that should he find someone else he feels he can love better than he must tell her an dif she knows it is the best for him then she can bear it; the young men in the town now understand why she does not go out often; Mama and Bessie were pleased with him and thought he did not seem a bit like a stranger; would be glad to see him any time and would like him to come during the week again; does feel a growing love for him and the more love he shows his love for her the more her love for him grows. 11pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Received her letter and was delighted to hear from his \"little girley\"; there is no use in giving him permission to break their engagement as he loves her too well; as she is so much the younger of the two it is she who might grow tired of the arrangement; \"it is my desire and my prayer, with my whole heart, that you may never regret your promise to marry me, and if you are sure that you love me, well enough to make me your life long companion, then you need fear nothing else\"; Mrs. B[orgart] spoke very affectionately of her and wondered when they were to be married; Mrs. J.C. Parker is still ill with typhoid fever and he feels very uneasy about her; would like to visit during the week he may see the most of her. 5pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Received his letter and his \"quarrel\" but is afraid she cannot write a long letter this time either; Dr. McGingan took her to church Sunday evening; asked Dr. McGingan how hw liked him [JFB} and the response was positive; Mr. Pittman meant, when he said that he [JFB] would be \"devoured\" on his next visit to Enfield, that because he was so well liked in town on his next visit he would be taken away from her; another \"pic-nic\" at Bellamy's Mill; heard that Nell and Mrs. B[ogart] could not get home one night due to a storm; is sewimg more garments and reading Scribner's Magazine; the weather is melting and dusty. 5pp ALS","Scope and Contents Wonders if she is angry with him and hesitates to call her \"my own little girley\" since she only addressed him as \"my dear friend\" and closed with \"your true friend\" in the last letter; wonders why she is so formal unless she doubts his sincerity; is pleased with the compliments her friends have paid him; Dr. Smith wonders when he [JFB] will visit Enfield again; had little time to entertain Mr. Smith as he was too busy; thought many times how i needed you to preform this service\"; the children send their love to Miss Mag; Dick is very anxious to go to Lexington, [VA] and attend the Virginia Military Institue; would like to visit about the first of August; writes a love poem expressing his sorrow at her abscence from him; thinks she will think him foolish for writing such a poem; the weather has been \"as hot as old so I can make it\"; is warned of the necessity of closing [the letter] as it is nearly train time. 7pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Has not lost confidence him; was not was not worried at all about the \"quarreling\"; asks if he mean what he said about her ability to entertain, and he did then she takes it as quite a compliment; is much oliged to Miss Flora for the invitation to hurry and move to Franklin; wonders if she [Miss Flora] will visit often and explain how he likes things prepared; knows little about housekeeping but will do the best she can; would like him to visit anytime he likes to come; \"the little piece of poetry was mighty sweet\"; Caddie [Pittman] and Dr. McG[ingan] have prepared a hymn for Sunday's service and she wishes he could hear it as \"you are so fond of music\"; reminds him that he had said he would be so busy in October that he would rather put off their marriage, \"now perhaps you will be busy in November, too. Now I want you to be candid with me, hadn't you rather be married in the spring?... I mean will it be more convenient for you?\" 9pp ALS","Scope and Contents Mentions that November provides him with as much leisure as any other month, and he does not need to postpone their marriage until the spring unless the postponement is more in accordance with her wishes; is still very busy with the sick; Dr. Smith brought him a nice frame for her photograph; feels she could  \"entertain handsomely in any society... you must not let your natural modesty prevent you from showing your real worth\"; is not trying to make her jealous, but he took a very pretty young lady out riding and would like her to guess who she was; expects all young house keepers to be awkward at first, but \"I will exercise that patience, which my love for you and your inexperience suggests, feeling fully assured that with proper time you will be equal to the best.\" 8pp ALS","Scope and Contents Thought that if they waited until the spring to be married this would give him time to find out if he really loves her as much as he says he does; she has always said she would rather be married in the fall than any other time of the year; cannot guess you the \"pretty young ladie\" he took riding was; is not jealous that he goes with the pretty young ladies as he goes with as she goes out with the young men and her being jealous would not be fair; has been out in the country with Mama and Bessie \"most two weeks\"; Aunt Joe [Branch] will leave soono to visit Sallie who she has not seen since her [Sallie's] marriage; thinks Dr. Smith looks feeble and is worried he cannot stand long drives in the warm weather. 9 pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Cannot get time to go to Norfolk as he is still overwroked; he has three or four cases of typhoid fever on hand; she has given him all the opprotunites to \"break off\" their engagement if he so desires- asks her she doubts that he really loves her; wonders if she wants him to break off their engagement or she would like to; \"I did not make the proposal to you because I speciffically desired to get married, but solely for the reason that I loved you so intesely that I could not resist it\"; wants to know frankly what she thinks of the matter and would not bind her unless she felt fully satisfied that she loves him and could be happy with him; his faults outnumber hers tenfold; if she has found someone who would be more congenial then asks her to let him know and \"I will release you no matter how bitter the dissapointment\"; cannot tell her the name of the young lady he took riding; wishes to go to Norfolk again before he visits her so he can finalize matters with the rings; hopes Dr. [A.S.] Smith will be able to perform the ceremony at their marriage; Mrs. Bogart is organizing a play called \"Among the Breakers\" for an entertainment at the Episocopal Church- Dick and Nell are in the play; sends his love to her mother and sister. 9pp ALS","Scope and Contents Received his letter and drank in every word; knows from the tone of his letter that she had wounded his feelings and she feels very sorry for it; begs his pardon \"a thousand thousand time\" for giving him extra worries; has never met anyone she liked half as much as her \"dear doctor\"; promises to marry him in the first part of November; fears he will get sick from being so busy; since she moves to Franklin she will try to make the best of it when he is busy and \"always be at the front door with open arms to receive you\"; wants to see him so much especially now she has hurt his feelings; doesnot get lonely out in the country as she keeps busy and their is company opten. 8pp ALS","Scope and Contents Compares the number of sick patients he has to the old adage \"when it rains, it pours\" and his work is on the increase rather than the decrease; does not remember ever seeing such an epidemic of typhoid fever; Mr. J.C. Parker's mother died oh typhoid fever and his wife and sister have the same illness; fears Dick will be sick for he has had some chills and often complains; her letter was so full of apologies that he could not recieve them all, but freely forgives all she asked him to forgive her for; his feelings were not wounded by her letter [17 July 1888] he merely thought she doubted his sinceity or wanted to be released from the engagement; fears she has lost her fondness for amusment as she has not been to any of the Balls or parties all summer. 7 pp ALS","Has not got time to write him a long letter as she must help Aunt Joe [Branch] get ready to go out; Aunt Joe received a letter from Mr. Bogart asking if she would take Mrs. Bogart and the children to ward for several weeks as Franklin is so sickly he is anxious for them to leave, and if Aunt Joe could take them he wondered if Walter and Caddie [Pittman] could; Caddie does not want to ward them because she is so young and very little experienced at such a thing; visited with Sadie McGuigan the other day; gives her love to Nell, Dick, and Fent. 5pp. ALS","Supposes she has returned to the country eith her mother by now where she [MG] amuses herself with sewing and reading; \"I believe you are quite domestic and industrious. That is very nice in veiw of the probably change from Miss Maggie Gunter to Mrs.--\"; notices that she has become quite Methodistic; Mrs. Bogart has abandoned the idea of leaving Franklin for the summer; hopes to see her soon. 3pp ALS","Scope and Contents Is staying with her neighbor, Mrs. Parker, whose daughter is away and she [Mrs. Parker] is so lonely wants her [MG] to stay with her for a long time; visited Caddie [Pittman] who is doing well; received a letter from Mrs. Bogart who has the \"blues\"; is real glad he thinks her domestic and industrious; loves to sew and keep house in order but does not know a great deal about it; if he loves chocolatecake she can make that anytime for him; wishes he will get in the habit of going to church every Sunday; wants him to give Dick medicine before he gets sick in bed. 5pp ALS","Scope and Contents Is becoming weary of his constant rounds to the sick; presents her witha little \"quarrel\" and complains of her short letter in response since she has more time than he; hope to see her again in a week or two if the epidemic of [typhoid] fever does not set in again; Mrs. Bogart opnly speaks of her in kindness and with affection now; will be pleased to go to church with her accompanying him, but reminds her that there is no day of rest for Doctors on the Sabbath day too; Miss Marnie Parker has been so ill with typhoid she has not even been told of her mother's death; was caught in the rain without an umbrella and now has a severe cold; felt a little lonely the other day and whenever he feels lonely \"my little girley is the first thought that ever enters my head\" Dr. Barnes, an old friend, visited the other evening and spied her picture on the wall and wondered what he must do to get into the good graces of the pretty girls; told Dr. Barnes that Providence must work for him as it did him [JFB]. 7 pp. ALS","Wonders how he feels; Saturday [28 July 1888] was her birthday and she turned 21; received a lace colar as her only gift which Mrs. Parker gave her; fears Marnie Parker will not survive the typhoid fever and feels sorry for Mr. J.C. Parker; is very pleased he wishes for her to drive away the lonely hours; apologizes for the short letters but cannot seem to write at the moment. 4pp. ALS","Heard from Nell that he was sick and that she [Nell] had been sick today; tells him to hurry and get well and come to Enfield; Dr. McGuigan visited the other night and his fear of having to go home in a rain storm turned out to be unneeded because they never had a storm just wind and not even a particle of rain thought it is much needed; dreamt the other night that he came to her and said he did not love her but loved her Cousin Lic Whitaker; Sue Whitaker is boarding with them in Enfield; asks how Marnie Parker is getting on; hopes he gets well soon. 5 pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Is happy to hear through Nell he is getting better; a dance is planned soon but she does not plan to attend because she has concluded she no longer likes dancing; wants to see him \"real much\"; has tried for three or four days to get flowers to send him but the dry weather makes them impossible to find; received two letters from Miss Flora and greatly appreciates them; asks him to hurry and write. 7pp. ALS","Since everybody in the house is napping she decided to take the opprotunity to write him; spent the day first reading the Bible then reading a book entitled The Young Christian; for the remainder of the day when no one was talking to her she spent her time thinking about him; is thinking of visiting a cousin of hers soon and spending a few days; wishes she knew something funny to write and make him laugh and forget being sick; wonders if he had the typhoid fever; Bessie [Gunter] sends her kidest regards. 7pp ALS","Heard from Nell that he was very much better and was delighted to hear this; decided not to visit her cousin; received an invitation from a young man who is a distant cousin to go up to Warrenton, [VA] but declined his offer; if Nell cannot write asks him to have Dick or Miss Flora write. 3pp. ALS","Hears from Miss Flora that he is much better and hopes he will get well soonas he has been sick for so long; greatly appreciates the many letters Nell and flora have written keeping him informed as to his sickness; has heard Dick plans to go to Lexington [VA], [to attend Virginia Militiary Institute], and knows he [JFB] will miss him [RBB] dreadfully; heard from Mrs. Bogart recently. 4pp. ALS","Managed to gather some flowers together for him and willl send them by the evening post; misses his letters and hopes he will be better soon and can write; Aunt Joe [Branch] should be home again in two or three weeks; sends her love to all. 3pp. ALS","Requests her to go to the Express office that evening. 1p. ALS","Is happy to hear he can sit up again and begs him not to do anything imprudent and cause a relapse; is sorry to hear that Dick is sick; had a gentleman caller who stayed and stayed making her think she would never have a chance to write him; Dr. McGingan looks dreadful and has been sick. 3pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Thanks her for her \"sweet remembrance\" of him during his long and tedious illness; the illness he just passed through surpasses anything he has ever had- six weeks in bed and unable to go out; Dick has been ill with the same fever the past two weeks; the fever is distinctively new and he has nicknamed it the \"D[evi]l's fever\"; Dick feels his illness may interfere with his going to V[irgini]a Miltary Institute; his long illness has demorlaized him as he is so far behind in his work and has suffered many heavy losses; weighed 185 lbs. before his illness and now weighs 130; will visit to see her as soon as his strength returns and he can put on a repectable appearance; the extent of hisillness had not been made known to her until he was out of danger. 4pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Delighted at receiving a letter from him after his long spell of fever; warns him not to go out too soon and catch cold or stay out after the dew fals in the evening; wonders if he couls not get someone to help him in his office; cannot help but give him advice because she is so intersted in his welfare; Aunt Joe [Branch] has not yet returned home; is sorry about Dick's being sick; feels sorry for poor Mrs. B[ogart] who does not feel as though she has anyone to tell her problems to; Mrs. Bogart never mentions his name in letters to her [MG]; has made all the \"wedding garments\"; tells him to \"hurry and get your strength and tale a tonic as so to get your flesh\"; heard that Mr. Campbell died and it made her sad to hear of a young person's death; asks him not to let her letters get scattered around as \"someone might get hold of them and be very much amused.\" 9pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Can see from his handwritting that he is somewhat nervous which is the result of his illness; cannot walk from his house to his office yet so he take a horse and buggy; will probably take him six to eight weeks to recover his strength and vitality; would like to visit her the first of next month [Oct.] if Dick's condition permits it; Dick is brokenhearted about the thought of being able to attend school [Virginia Military Institute] this session; he may have to wait a year and this could affect his whole future; her letters were well taken care of during his sickness and promptly locked up after being read; Mrs. B[ogart] visits Dick often; the last time she [Mrs. Bogart] visited she remarked that her [MG's] picture did not do her justice; everyone in town while he was sick said \" Miss Maggie would cure me much sooner than the doctors\"; thinks she will \"suit splendidly for a poor man's wife\"; Fent says they should appoint the [wedding] day as he is anxious for them to marry; since Mr. Campbell's death no arrangements have been made for a new male teacher; had his bed turned so he could face her picture and has been reminded of her constantly during his illness. 9pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Delighted that he can go down to his office now; is sorry to hear about Dick and wonders if he [JFB] cannot give him something to cure that \"miserable old fever\"'; wonders if the fever will disappear when they have frost; is glad Mrs. Bogart likes her; remembers Mrs. Bogart's attitude towards them the morning after that night they stayed up so late; Aunt Joe [Branch] came home Monday; wonders if Miss Marnie Parker ever fully recovered from her fever; asks if Mr. Brownly ever teases him about her as Mr. Brownly sees exactly how many letters he [JFB] receives from her; sends her love to the children. 6pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Is able to walk to the office but it tires him out; is gradually recovereing \"my flesh and strength\"; Fent really wants to see them married and wants her to come home as soon as possible; Nell says she [MG] treats her mean because she [MG] no longer writes to her since he has been well; Dick is somewhat better though his fever is still not checked; he [Dick] is becoming quite restless; wrote to General Smith [President of Virginia Military Institute] to find out if Dick could enter in the middle of October; Mr. Brownly knows of the frequency of their correspondence as do Mr. Knight and Mr. [Walter] Urguhart; Miss Marnie Parker has fully recovered; remembers that the size of the ring she wanted, made of her old family jewelry, would just fit over his little finger, but also remembers her saying something about having the band flat, square, or round and wonders which; wonders if the engagement right was not to be a little smaller; has had an extraordinary bad luck this year; but has one bright episode which more than compensates for all the clouds- \"my good fortune in meeting my 'little girley'\"; Mr. Bogart is down with another attack of rheumatism; notes that her last letter was a little brief and asks if she can't write a longer one next time. 8pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Went to Brinkleyville to visit a cousin and a schoolmate and had a real pleasant visit; Dr. Smith's home is near where she stayed and on Saturday night two young men called on her; sone night while there several of the young ladies and gentlemen in the neighborhood heard she was there and stopped to visit; the young ladies took turns on the piano and there was music all during the evening; thought of him during the evening because she remembers his fondness for music; has not been to visit Aunt Joe [Branch] yet; is glad that his children like her as she would hate it if they did not; does not care that he has people of him engagement as she expects if she ever goes to Franklin again it will be as a \"Mrs\" so it really makes no difference who knows; wonders what he will do about Mr. Bogart being sick so much; asks if he thinks Mr. Bogart can hold out much longer if he drinks as he did last winter; is happy to know that she can be the means of brightening up the cloudy spots in his pathway; wonders if they must be married after the first of November and wants him fully restored and in good health; also about the date because she has written to a friend in Richmond [VA] for the wedding dress and the freiend said if she wanted to make the dress she would have a better idea what the fall styles are; the ring he would like to have fixed for her fitover his little figner and she would like a round band that is not very wide; the \"engagement ring\" did not quite fit over his little finger; was disappointed he did not mention when he would come see her; sends her best love to the children. 10 pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Received her letter and had suspected the cause of its delay; is glad that she enjoyed her stay in Brinkleyville and is always happy when he knows that his \"dear little girley\" is happy; asks if she is drifting away from her \"dear doctor\" after so long an abscence and being with the nice young men; knows how true his \"little girley\" is and is not afraid to trust her anywhere; Dick's condition is improving; hopes to go to Norfolk soon; would like to visit hr the 10th or 11th of October; is recuperatingrapidly now; does not know how they will fix a definite time for thir marriage until he sees her; as far as his arrangements are concerned for the happy event everything remains to be done; hopes to arrange a wedding date sround the 15th or 20th of November; Fent is very much afraid that he [JFB] will do something to displease her; there has been aprotracted meeting at the Methodist Church and there have been three or four converts. 10pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Was happy to receive his letter; hopes he does not do anything to set his health back; the fall has come and he wonders if he ever has the \"blues\" in the fall; thik it sad to see all the leaves fall, the flowers fie, and everything looks sad; wonders how many books he has read in his Bible and tells him not to depend on her for what is right and just because she does not always do what is right and just; is glad he was only jesting in his letter about drifting from her \"dear doctor\"; is glad Dick is better and wondres if he will be able to go to school in the middle of October; Mr. Bullock has a farm near Enfield and he always liked her father, and, as he always liked her father, he always visits her family when in Enfield; does not want him to work himself to death for their marriage, and she cn wait to be married until after Christmas; tells him to hurry and visit because she has many things to tell him and to ask him; tells him to find the time to attend the protracted meeting [at the Methodist Church]. 8pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Received her letter; led to believe at the letter's beginning that she was troubled about something as the subject of the \"blues\" was introduced; knowing that his \"little girley\" was sad left him in the same condition; has not read any books in the Bible only a few chapters; will resume reading as time permits him as he has not forgotten his promise; went to Norfolk and met a nice young lady he chatted with for half an hour and when they parted Fent threatened to \"tell Miss Mag how you carry on with other girls\"; purchased the \"engagement ring\" and ordered the other ring which should be ready on the 10th [October]; plans to visit on the 10th or 11th; Dick is improving gradually; was pleased at how thoughtful and considerate she was regarding his difficulties during the year and her willingness to do whatever is best under the circumstances confirmed in him the \"essential characteristics which go to a true woman in you\";cannot secrue a carpenter to do the bathroom until spring; Nell is complaining as usual because she [MG] does not sit down immeadiately upon receipt of her lettters and answer them; Nell anxiously awaits her 12th birthday which occues on the 14th [October]. 8pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Is visiting Aunt Joe [Branch] who has been telling her all about her [JB's] pleasant trip; cannot write a long letter because she has shoppig to do for her mother and wants to go before the crowd gets there; \"There is always such a crowd of darkeys in town on Saturdays this time of year\"; received a not from her dressmaker to please send the dresses by the 15th [October] so she can have them ready on time [for the wedding] ; has many things to arrange but cannot do so until she sees him and they can decide on the exacting [wedding] time; tells hmi to tell Fent that it is right for him [JFB, jr} to report to her how many girls he [JFB] flirts with; will get Nell a birthday present; the weather is pleasant and the Enfield air might do him good. 5pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Wrote a note to her telling her to enquire for a package at the Express office; expects to visit on Wednesday the 10th [October]; Dick is still confined to his bed and the fever continues though it has lessened; is regaining his weight rapidly but his lost strength is returning slowly; is at the office every night until 1 o'clock and is \"becoming heartily tired of it\" 3pp ALS","Scope and Contents Received the box of flowers which was \"the lovliest box of flowers I ever say\"; showed them to several ladies visiting Aunt Joe [Branch]; thinks him so nice to remember her; is delighted he is coming to visit; Dr. McGingan asks him to feel free to come and visit while he [JFB] is in Enfield; tried to buy a book of poems for Nell but found nothing suitable so bought \"a glove, and handkerchief box\" 5pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Went to church for the first time since his sickness; could have worked all day, but the remembrance of her and the \"commandment to keep the holy day\" restrained him from working; Nell was highly delighted with her present; Mrs. Bogart visited for an hour after church and \"joked me very nicely and pleasantly about you.: 3pp. ALS","Had the most lonely feeling the day he left [Enfield]; visited Caddie [Pittman] who entertained her [MG] very nicely; Caddie expressed regrets at not being able to go see him; Dr. McGingan visited Sunday and wished her a lot of good wishes in the future and payed [sic] him [JFB] high compliments; says he [JFB] found the way to the hearts of a good many of her friends; told Dr. McGingan all of their [wedding] plans; her dresses arrived and she took them to her dressmaker who had begun to work on them; mentions her navy blue travelling dress and crimson morning dress; has not decided if she will attend to the [Wheldon] Fair in Franklin; sends her love to the children. 7pp. ALS","Wonders why he has not written; Cousin Liv Whitaker asks her all about him, and so she [MG] told her the day and hour [of the wedding]; asked Miss Mattie Whitaker to play the wedding march; has asked four ushers but has only heard from Cousins Jow Whitaker and Sam Whitfield who hate for her to get married soon and are sorry she is leaving soon; wants him to invite all his gentlemen friends [to the wedding]; will write to Mrs. Bogart and tell her of their plans; cannot go to the [Wheldon] Fair in Franklin; sends her love to the children. 7pp ALS","Has not forgotten her; has been absent from home for two or three days- went to Jerusalem [VA]; went to attend a public examinatio of teachers and now has a mass of papers to examine; they must be content knowing they will be inseparable soon; must go to Norflk, VA soon to put his tailor to work; the ring he had made of her old jewelry is very pretty; has at last engaged a carpenter to do the bathroom; is gradually regaining his strength; Dick has imrpved in health; if it is too late for Dick to attend [Virginia Military Institute] this session he will send him [RB] to William and Mary College; Mrs. Bogart is silent to him on the subject [ of their wedding] but is always quizzing the children; Mr. and Mrs. Walthour- Mr. Bogart's sister and brother-in-law - are visitng for two or three weeks; they [ the Bogart's and Walthour's] were teasing Nell and asking her when her new mother was coming and if she [NB] loved her; has told Flora, Net, Cousin Mollie, and Aunt Bet all about their marriage plans and Nettie and Aunt Bet will accompany him to Enfield on the 5th of December [their wedding day]; if she can come to the [Wheldon] Fair he will take the time to go; Fent is very anxious to receive a letter from her; heard the [Wheldon] fair will be a failure as the Director and stockholders \"have done nothing this year to give it a boane.\" 15pp","Scope and Contents Had only one good day for the Franklin [Wheldon] Fair and this last day is \"miserably unfair\"; the drizzling rain kept the crowds back; met her [Aunt Joe] Branch in the Fair grounds and they pleasantly chatted; has worked himself nearly to death in trying to catch up with his work; does not believe she wants to see his work; does not believe she wants to see him before the 5th of December [their wedding day]; both his brother [ Benjamin Bryant] and Mr. Robert J. Camp have accepted to \"wait on them\" [JFB and MG] at the wedding; Mr, Bogart and Mr. Walthouse convinved him to take a trip down the river for the day; Fent prizes her letter highly; will go to Norfolk to see his tailor and have her ring changed; Dick wants her to write him a letter too; the children send their best love. 7pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Was surprised but gratified at her prompt reply to his asking her to write; as he has not been to school for several months and has \"never learned to write but a little, I have secured the services of \"Pa-Pa\" to as as mny scribe \"and will the writing, and dictation is his the ideas are mine\"; watched pa-Pa very closely at the Wheldon Fair and he behaved himself nicely; Dick is much metter; Nell is sick some but he hopes she will not be too sick as they had their share of sickness for the year; \"You just ought to see what a stout, tall and hearty boy I am\"; is very anxious to start school, but Pa-Pa has not yet decided where he and Nell will go; Mr. Campbell's [his former teacher] made him very sad. 5pp.ALS","Scope and Contents Did not manage to finish all his business in Norfolk so will have to return at another time; took \"little Kitty\" [Lydia Gabriella Bryant, JR. his daughter] to Norfolk with him; Mrs. Bogart told Dick that she [MG] did not love him [JFB] and that they were both very foolish and would regret [getting married]; also said that she [MG] was too young for him; wants her to weigh well all the objections other people seem to find with their marriage; Mr. Bogart teased him and said the whole thig was absurd; both of them speak of her in complimentary terms; will attend a Democratic meeting in Jerusalem, [VA] at which J[ohn] RandolphTucker and Senator John W. Daniel will speak; tells her she must have a prayer book on hand to drill him in the [wedding] ceremony. 9pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Received the rings which fit beautifully; is sorry Mrs. Bogart does not know her better; as when he asked her to marry him she weighed the question quite seriously in her mind, and when she said yes she meant every word and has not had one moment's regret; tells him to ask Dr. Smith to marry them; is sorry to have come between his and Mrs. Bogart's friendship;, but did not realize she was doing so until it was too late; is almost ready for their wedding; has told him \"right much\" about her feelings and will tell him more one day. 9pp. ALS","Is sorry to have caused her worry by telling her what Mrs. Bogart said; is glad the rings fit so nicely; does not want her to pay him for the rings as soon as she, rings and all, would be in his possession which is the same as payment; his sincere love will cause him to strive to make her content and happy; Dick tells him plainly that he does not approve of Mrs. Bogart's words to him; his friends, Mr. John Pettigrew advised him to let no one influence their plans; will get Dr. McG[uigan] to attend their marriage license; Nell is still quite sick;the children send their love. 7pp. ALS","Though Mrs. Bogart's words did worry her, they did not change her mind about what she thought was right ; will enclose a letter from Mrs. Bogart but asks him not to mention it to anyone; has not invited Mrs. Bogart to the wedding because she [Mrs. B] said that if she [MG] married him she would not attend the wedding; Mrs. R.O. Edwards wanted to visit and attend the Wheldon Fair; hopes he does not get sick again; admires and admires her ring; would like to have Ellen and Mr. Beauman at the dining; thinks that selecting a companion for life is something everyone can judge best for themselves; hopes he likes the hat that goes with her traveling suit; wonders where Dick will go to school. 13pp ALS","Scope and Contents Mrs. Bogart says she is done with her opposition to their marriage; will ask Mr. and Mrs. Bogart to their dining [reception] and to their wedding; Nell's health has improved; Dick said thart he has not been turned against her; his suit [ for the wedding] will be black; the children send their love; mention the upcoming elections and believes that \"the salvation almost, of the entire country depends on [Grover] Cleveland's election\". 8pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Is very pleased to receive her [Maggie's] letter as he is upset about the \"Black Republicans\" defeating their President; fears this political surprise will ruin the country; praises her saying he will \"get decidedly the best of the bargain\" when they marry; didn't go to Norfolk due to his depression over the presidental defeat; is also troubled because Dick is to leave next week for Lexington; the carpenters continue to work on the bathroom; Nell has almost recovered from her illness and will start back to school next week; hopes they will have good weather on the 5th; the children send their love. 7pp. ALS","Wants to write as nice letters as he writes; feels sorry for him about the election; wonders if he went to Norfolk; understands him [James] not wanting to send Dick to Lexington but she will look forward to having him [Dick] home with them next summer; wants to see Dr. Smith's reaction when he [James] asks Dr. Smith to marry them since he is so fond of marrying people; glad Nedd is well again; asks him to ask her [Nell] to write to her [Maggie] before she is back in school; Dr. NcGuigan came to see her and thought her ring was lovely; he is helping with some of the details with the hrses and carriage so he [James] won't be bothered; sends love to the children and especially to him. 5pp. ALS","Bessie received her [Maggie's] letter and answered it; they have fun looking for Maggie's letters; she has been trying to make a dress for Bessie even though she cannot get much sewing done, she wants to get it done by Christmas and then come see her [Maggie]; very anxious to see Andrew; Aunt Annie looks so much better than she did in the summer; Mrs. Davis moved her things to Wheldon where she will live;a lot of people from Enfield went to the Rocky Mount Fair; sends her lvoe and a kiss from Andrew. 3pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Is preparing to leave that evening or tomorrow to take Dick to school; saw Dr. Smith who said he would be honoured to marry them and that she was a sweet girl; he wants to invite many people but also wants it to be \"quiet for a while\" since they will proably be tired from their trip; is worried Dr. Smith isso old he may forget the wedding day and time; will send a letter to him in a week or two. 3pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Must tell her all about his trip to Richmond; glad he has given up the idea of the family \"dining\" at the wedding since they will be tired and also thinks \"those kinds of things so stiff and formal\"; Cousin Liv Whitaker came last Sunday and asked about him and wanted to know when he first told her [Maggie] of his love; Liv thought the ring was beautiful; teased him about falling asleep in chuch; received a sweet letter from Miss Flora; Walter and Caddie Pittman went to Richmond yesterday; inquires if he saw them; asks if Dick hated leaving home; hopes he knows leaving is for the best; Nell hasn't sent a letter yet; is sorry the mail got confused and he didn't get a letter; afraid he will think she forgot him; she was sick but is better now.","Scope and Contents Is very concerned she has been ill; missed the connection with the Baltimore and Ohio R.R.; missed the Conference of Superintendents in Richmond; enjoyed the trip to Lexington with Dick; Dick seems pleased to be at VMI; asks why she didn't tell him more of Liv Whitaker's \"funny questions\" about him; remarks how Dick is an \"ambitious boy\"; little Nell is sick again; she [Nell] concealed her sickness at first so as not to interfere with his plans; asks about the \"near approach of the 5th\"; Franklin will be quiet after Christmas since nearly everyone there is married; hopes there will be some excitement; Fent is now intersted in catching rabbits; wishes he [Fent] could catch one as it would delight him [Fent]. 7pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Thought of him and how Nell was feeling this morning; expects a letter from him that evening; Aunt Joe consoled her last night; is obliged to Cousin Joe Batchelor for the nice compliments\"; hopes Dick isn't too homesick; assumes he will write to Dick to cheer him [Dick]; inquires if Mrs. Bogart has stayed with Nell; Remarks what a lovely day it is and hopes it will continue to be lovely. 5pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Is with Cousin Liv Whitaker this morning; is feeling well again; expresses she is a bit frightened since the wedding is so close; asks if he is scared at all; hopes he will be \"perfectly cool and composed\" when the time is at hand; afraid Nell won't like it if she [Maggie] tells her [Nell] what is \"right and proper\"; Cousin Liv leaves for Henderson tomorrow to the Methodist Conference; Liv sends her kindest regards to him; two weeks will be the day they are married. 5pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Looks forward to her letters that he feels \"something is missing\" unless he receives a letter from her; is hopeful she will be over her fears by the 5th; remarks he expects to keep cool; the weather is continually bad which has complicated his work and the work of the carpenters; recevied a letter from Dick for the first time; Dick is homesick and has concluded \"there is no place like home\"; Nell wants as well; sends regards to Liv Whitaker; Mr. and Mrs. Bogart have been invited on the 5th but will probably decline; there was a tournament there last Tuesday with only a small crowd due to the weather. 5pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Is staying with Sadie McGuigan; will go to Aunt Joe Branch's tonight; thought it might snow; asks him what is the reason he asks her questions she already has answered in letters; is glad he expects to \"be cool\" on the 5th; wants Nell to \"get well and strong\"; she [Nell] must have been in cold weather without proper attire which made her [Nell] ill; will see Ellen later; the marriage license has been bought; is sorry Dick is homesick; wants a long sweet letter from him; is becoming \"right anxious to see my dear doctor.\" 7pp. ALS","Always reads her letters several times; the reason he asked again about her health was because  he was still concerned; is glad the [license] has been made; is always thinking about her; is extremely concerned about Nell's condition; Nell seems sick much like Lizzie was; he didn't tell her of Nell's serious illness as he didn't want to disturb her and hoped Nell would get better; will write everyday about Nell's condition; hasn't told Dick how sick Nell is; Mrs. Bogart has visited Nell very often and Mr. Bogart two or three times; Nell doesn't want to disrupt their plans; Fent wishes she were there now; \"just one kiss, would be worth a million to me.\" 8pp. ALS","Scope and Contents The doctors have just been to see Nell; they all agree she is much better than yesterday; hopes he can leave her on the 4th; \"it [Nell's sickness] is about all that I can bear up under\". 2 pp ALS","Is extremely troubled about the news of Nell; wishes she could be there to help; if the marriage were postponed, everyone would understand; she is with Aunt Joe this week; thinks he should tell Dick of Nell's condition; he must tell her everything; Dr. McGuigan went to Suffolk last week and saw Mr. Bryant; Cousin Liv thinks she [Maggie] is very much in love with Dr. Bryant and she [Maggie] thinks she [Liv] is right; hopes everything will be all right. 6pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Is very glad Nell is better; hopes their wedding day will be as lovely as that day; Aunt Joe had a letter from Ellen which said she saw Nell and she [Nell] looked \"quite sick\"; hopes Fent won't get sick since he is the only one in the family who hasn't. 3pp. ALS","Scope and Contents If they put the marriage off it shoudb be \"some indefinite time\" since Nell could be sick for a while; he should tell her honestly what he wants to do; wants to comfort him; afraid his love for her has brough him more uneasy moments then pleasant\"; is worried about him that he will get sick as well; being together would put them in better spirits; tell Nell how sorry she [Maggie] is for her [Nell] and not to worry that she is ill at this time. 7pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Is difficult to decide what to do under the circumstances; proposes to put off the marriage for one week and wed on 12 December; thinks Nellie will be better by that time; wants to enjoy the marriage and the trip North free of worry; thinks their \"beginning in life together, should if possible be undder a clear sky, and not clouded ith trouble and gloom\"; hopes she will agree. 4pp. ALS","Is he glad he has decided to postpone the wedding until Nell is better; she will let everyone know; he must tell people there as well; he should write to Dr. Smith. 2pp. ALS","Thinks Nell has improved since he wrote on Saturday; the symptoms that resembled Lizzie's so much have disappeared; he feels more confident Nell will reover; plans to marry on the 12th; should be fine; wishes they could have married as planned on the 5th; the weather is lovely; notified the appropriate people about the postponement; the Bogarts \"talk very nicely now about our marriage.\" 3pp ALS","Scope and Contents Wishes the lovely weather of that day will continue throuhg next week; is wanting a letter from her; the train gets in later, so the mail is disrupted; Nell is \"gradually improving\"; is so glad they will soon be together. 4 pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Is sorry he didn't receive a letter when he expected one; hopes Nell got the flowers she [Maggie] sent; the white flowers were sent to her by an Aunt in Fla. for the assumed wedding on the 5th; wonders if Nell will be well enough that they may take a trip North; Dr. McGuigan told her to tell him [James] that everything is \"all right\"; thinks it was he who brought the lovely weather yesterday; is pleased Mr. Bogart is accompanying him [James] next week; asks him to write everyday. 5pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Wonders why he hasn't received \"a line\" from her since Monday; Nell received a \"sweet box of flowers\" with no card or postmark; they believe they are from her [Maggie]; he now thinks Nell may be out of danger; Miss Judie [the housekeeper] has left him due to the death of her only sister; Molly and Nettie are keeping house now and nursing Nell; Dick wrote him [James] and said he [Dick] is sorry he can't be at home when she comes; he will go to Norfolk tomorrow; Mr. B[ogart] is apparently on one of his \"high horses\" and has frightened his family; there was a big fire in town last night and several buildings were damaged. 4pp. ALS","He gladly received a letter from her on his return from Norfolk; thinks they will be able to take their trip but will cut it shorter than planned; Nell loves her flowers; he also fears bad weather next week; hopes they will be ready next week; will wrtie on Monday a last letter before they are married. 3pp. ALS","Scope and Contents She rushed to get the flowers for Nell in the mail that she \"clear forgot to put my card in\"; is sorry about Judie's misfortune and leaving; wants him to still watch Nell closely; feels sorry for Mrs. B[ogart] that her husband is being disagreeable; if he [Mr. Bogart] keeps on she [Maggie] does not want him to come next week; she broke a piece of her tooth off and will go to the dentist to have it fixed. 5pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Remarks this is the last time he will write to her as \"Miss\"; is sorry the weather is \"gloomy\" and was so nice before; asks if she is scared; feels a bit himself; Dr. Smith will stop in Enfield; asks her to make arrangements; if there are any changes in the schedule; Nell is still improving; will see her [Maggie] tomorrow. 3pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Wonders what he is doing; thinks they will be together tomorrow; has had lovely presents given to them; Aunt Joe saw Dr. Smith who said he could come up with you on Tuesday; can't realize that she won't be \"Miss\" any longer; looks forward to his letter that evening. 3pp. ALS","Has found her gloves and will come that night if that is all right. 1p. ALS","Scope and Contents Her letter reminded him of when they corresponded when courting; went to the barber shop; made his monthly report last night; have been visiting patients; they [the family] all miss her very much; remarks that she has \"won their hearts, as well a mine\"; is \"anxious for the two weeks to pass off as rapidly as possible\"; hopes she will have a good time; sends his love to everyone there and especially her. 3 pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Is glad she is enjoying her trip; is lonely without her; went to court yesterday at Jerusalem; Mrs. B[ogart] asked about her [Maggie]; saw Mr. Bogart on Sunday night and it reminded him of :old times\"; doesn't know what has \"gotten into\" Dick; didn't go to church on Sunday; is anxious for her return; doesn't know if he can meet her in Wheldon; wants to know if Bessie would come with her back to Franklin. 3pp. ALS","Wonders if she will write him that evening; will write Monday whether to expect him in Wheldon; misses her \"more and more everyday.\"","Is glad she will be home soon; has to go to [Brandville] on Sunday to see a patient; can't meet her in Weldon; Mr. Edwards will meet her. 1 p. ALS","Hopes she arrived safely; inquires how Bessie and her baby are; Nell went to a prayer meeting that night; [Fanny Bretlow] is improving; he wasn't angry she has to leave; doesn't like having her not there. 2 pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Has had a hard time since she left; saw several patients; made out monthly report; there was a surprise marriage between an old widow and widower in Franklin; it was the [\"slyest\"] thing he had ever heard of; hopes that Bessie and her baby's conditions are better; Fent was sorry he didn't get to say \"good-bye\" to her; asks her to write everyday. 2pp ALS","Is sincerely sorry about the death of Bessie's baby Lizzie; advises Bessie that she must have courage and know that time will heal her sorrow; hopes Bessie herself will recover soon; if she wants to stat longer than do; Cousin Mollie us wuth them at home until she [Maggie] returns. 3 pp ALS","Is very sorry to hear about Lizzie's death; sends her love to Bessie; she [Maggie] needn't come home until she's ready to leave. 2 pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Is glad she arrived safely; is glad her sister and mother are well; is adopting \"Fent's style\" of merely eating and sleeping at home; a heavy rain storm caused him to postpone his trip; is pleased her friends think she is looking so well; has not decided whether or not to go and see Nell in Norfolk; nothing much has happened since she left; is looking forward to her mother returning with her; wants to know all about her old friends.","Scope and Contents Misses her and thinks of her coming home; wants to know which day she will come home; he sends $200 which he thinks is enough for the trip in addition to what she has; went to the \"poor house\" and also to Norfolk; Kitty travelled with him; Nell was dissapointed that she didn't get a \"Thanksgiving box\"; Rev. Royall, who was a missionary in China, is their new minister; Mr. Hobday will leave for Albemarle County; asks her to come home soon.","Scope and Contents Was about \"half mad\" when he found out she wouldn't be home before Thursday; is glad that her mother will come as well; is disapponted that Kitty didn't get in touch with him; heard Mr. Hobdy at church preaching his farwell sermon; the Hobdays are sorry they cannot say goodbye to her; put up the stove and the feather bed \"was plaed in position\"; Rosa prepares all the meals; will go to Courtland to meet with the Board of Supervisors; there hasn't been too much sickness lately.","Has been sick since Christmas; is glad she (Mama) liked her work box; wants to go up for a visit; since (Teresa) has taken Sarah's place, Ruth has been taking care of Martha; send her love to all at Aunt Fannie's.","Scope and Contents Arrived safely there; met friends in Norfolk; took a steamer up to the Potomac; saw their Congressman Mr. Tyler; is cloudy and wet; will leave tomorrow evening; hasn't accomplished anything yet as far as his \"mission\" is concerned; will reach home either Saturday morning or night.","Wishes he had heard from her; has seen patients; has a meeting at the Co. school board; hopes she is having a good time; has a lot of work; Nell is sick and at Cousin Mollie's; thinks she should write since she has more time than he does; sends regards to friends; all send their love; is anxious for her return.","Scope and Contents Only writes on Sundays; wants to know everything she's up to; mentions Polly; she will make Polly a dress; has her room fixed up \"sweet\"; would like her (Maggie) to pay her (Fencie) a visit.","Has time to write since the baby is asleep; Mama is at church; asks how they are getting on in the hot weather; Mama and herself (Bessie) have sewn some; wants a pattern of Maggie's; Mary Mann lost her baby; Aunt Annie came over; wants to know when she will have her baby's (Andrew's) picture taken.","Disappointed Maggie couldn't come for a visit; hopes she will come next fall; Claude is improving a lot; is sewing a lot; Cousin Leila has had a little girl; Aunt Annie came to visit; Cousin Clifton is home on a week's holiday; likes her new home very much; she (Bessie) has had a toothache; the dentisit was afraid to pull it; thinks she (Maggie) if fortunate to have such a good nurse; Mama says she will write soon.","Scope and Contents Claude has a \"dreadful raising in his head\"; believes Maggie knows of the pain since she once has that herself; will get Claude a dark blue cloak; Aunt Bee is with them; she has an abcess at the root of her tooth; wants to know all she (Maggie) is doing.","Nell had a violent attack two hours after she [Maggie] left; she had another but is doing better now; Fent went to Suffolk; he [Fent] is making arrangements to study law at University; Fent misses her and Andrew a lot; Kitty is doing well at housekeeping.","Scope and Contents Opened a bureau in Paris; supplies \"reliable information\" on expenses and accomodations for the exposition; feels he is qualified to assist fellow teachers; offers his assistance.","Scope and Contents Expresses \"great bereavement\" over the death of Nell; thought she was a \"beautiful character\" wants to comfort him (James); wishes there had been good news; knows Andrew must be sad; sends love to everyone.","James F. Bryant agrees to rent the house and lot where William Camp resided provided the house will be put in complete order, the property rented for two years, and payments made accordingly. Signed and sealed by the aforementioned. Cy of DS","Scope and Contents Is completely outraged that his mother-in-law (Mary R. Barrett) is claiming he (James) owes her money when in fact it is she who is very much in debt to him; at the beginning of his marriage to \"Gabi\" they were required to pay $40 per month for room and boardl; explains many professional services rendered that were never paid by his mother-in-law; find it inhumane \"to take the very bread out of the mouths of her own flock, to put it in the mouths of others\"; states various accounts that prove his point.","Scope and Contents Account book of James Fenton Bryant, 1863-1867, listing various common articles purchased, payments of services rendered, meals and food bought, and medical expenses while studying at the University of Virginia, 1865-1866, and the University of New York, 1866-1867. Also including the diary, 1866 ,of James F[enton] Bryant, describing briefly his social and academic life while studying at the University of New York. 97 pp. MsV","Diary of James F. Bryant. 6pp. TCy of MS","Miscellaneous items including receipts of Dr. Bryant kept in the back of his account book. Also Dr. Bryant's calling card and cardboard tag labeled 5261. VA.","Scope and Contents Photograph, black and white, 5 1/1\" X 3 3/4\", of Dr. James Fenton Bryant (P1)","\"Three Rebels Write Home Including the Letters of ... James Fenton Bryant (June 20, 1861-December 30, 1866)...\" April, 1955. 20 pp. TCy of PM","Scope and Contents Biographical material on the Bryant Family including Dr. Bryant's first wife Gabie L. Bryant who died September 20, 1882 and a xerox copy of \"Leaves from the Family Tree. Being an attempt to trace briefly the history of the Jackson-Bryant family down to July, 1939\" 22 pp. XCy of PM","3/4\" In artifact file","7 1/4 X 6 1/2 X 2 1/4\" In artifact file","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","Bryant, James Fenton, 1841-1909","Bryant, Margaret Gunter","English"],"unitid_tesim":["Mss. 85 B84","/repositories/2/resources/8548"],"normalized_title_ssm":["James Fenton Bryant Papers"],"collection_title_tesim":["James Fenton Bryant Papers"],"collection_ssim":["James Fenton Bryant Papers"],"repository_ssm":["College of William and Mary"],"repository_ssim":["College of William and Mary"],"creator_ssm":["Bryant, James Fenton, 1841-1909","Bryant, Margaret Gunter"],"creator_ssim":["Bryant, James Fenton, 1841-1909","Bryant, Margaret Gunter"],"creator_persname_ssim":["Bryant, James Fenton, 1841-1909","Bryant, Margaret Gunter"],"creators_ssim":["Bryant, James Fenton, 1841-1909","Bryant, Margaret Gunter"],"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."],"acqinfo_ssim":["Gift of 121 items (Acc. 1985.43) and 25 items (Acc. 1987.04) by Rev. and Mrs. Joseph J. 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Box and Folder List compiled by Amy White, SCRC Staff, in October 2010.\u003c/p\u003e"],"processinfo_heading_ssm":["Processing Information:"],"processinfo_tesim":["Processed by Jennifer Veley and Karen Woodall during 1987-1988. Box and Folder List compiled by Amy White, SCRC Staff, in October 2010."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence, 1873-1903, of Dr. James Fenton Bryant. Chiefly, 1885-1888, with Margaret (Gunter) Bryant of Enfield, North Carolina who became his second wife. The letters concern their courtship and marriage. The collection also includes some letters from Margaret Gunter's sister, and her cousins at Richmond, Virginia, Lynchburg, Virginia and Tarborough, North Carolina; account books and a diary of Dr. Bryant.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Recieved her cousins letters but was unable to respond until now due to having the \"chills\"; Mamie and Edward visited there; Saw Willie Whitaker; supposes Sallie is homesick; would love to hear from Caddie and Leila; will perhaps get a black velvet suit; Mama and Claiborne send love; send puzzle in which Gen. Grant's face will appear; asks her to destroy this letter. 4pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Still waits to hear from her; has not been able to go to shool for two days because of all the snow; is enjoying sledding in the evening; worries about Mama because she had a bad cold and near pneumonia; tells of her Christmas and New Year's holiday; heard that Miss Willie Bogart was actually getting married this time; would like new from Enfield, North Carolina; the family sends greetings to her. 8pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Recieved her letter and thinks her \"a real nice little girl\" for writing and next time she sees her she wil \"court\" her and give her a \"buss\"; she was the one who sent the \"sweet little Valentine\"; mentions passing all her examinations; recieved a long letter from Sallie [Branch] who wants her [MG] to write; grieves the death of her uncle; sends greetings from her mother. 4pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Heard from her father that she likes chewing gum and therefore takes great pleasure in sending her some \"Elastic Article\"; would like to hear from her soon; wonders if she remembers what she promised him last time they met. 2 pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpects to leave soon for New Orleans with a group chaperoned by Judge Howard and his wife; was invited to wait on Kittie Norfleet and Mr. Stimach from Raleigh; has heard through Madame Grundy that Mr. McG. is very devoted and she [Lillie] wonders if they [MG and Mr. McG] will be married; went out to a dinnner party with John R. Pender; they are the same as ever- just sweethearts; gives detailed report of Governor Jarvis' and his wife's visit to Tarborough. 6pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions hearing news of her [MG] through Henry Bryan; mentions having been sick for a good part of the summer with typhoid fever but is almost recovered; relates accounts of her visit at Effie's; Lucy Norton sent her [Lillie] flowers while she was sick; Nellie Hayes was at Nags Head this summer; disappointed at not seeing her at dances held at Battle [?] in the spring; asks her [MG] to write soon. 8pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffers to accompany her to the Baptist Church if she has no previous engagement. 1p ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffers to accompany her to the entertainment at the Masonic Hall. 1 p. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Would like her to accompany hi on a ride in the evening or to the service at the Methodist Church if she is not already engaged for either event. Includes 22 April 1888, Maggie (Margaret) Gunter \"River Lawn\" Franklin, Virginia, to Dr. James Felton Bryant, Franklin, Virginia. Thanks him and accepts his invitation to go riding that evening. 1p. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks him for his invitation to the entertainment but has a previous engagement and cannot accept.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Requests the honor of her company on a ride Sunday evening. 1 p. ALS Including 27 April 1888 \"Maggie\" (Margaret) Gunter, \"River Lawn\", [Franklin, Virginia] to Dr. James Felton Bryant. [Franklin, Virginia]. Thanks him for the invitation Sunday evening but has a previous engagement. 1p. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccepts his invitation to church on Sunday evenin; invites him up to see her. 1p ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Will be \"at home\" and very glad to see him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Arrived home safely; apologizes for seeming cool towards him in the morning before but was very nervous about seeing him; Levy told her all about how he would soon tire of he [MG] and that his children would never look up to her as they were too close in age; Mr. Bryant doesn't seem to care either way [about the courtship better MG and JFB]; thinks it sensible that his children can feel at home with; would like Nellie to look at her [MG] as an older sister; Dick and Fenton ought to have someone to tell their troubles to; has said all her life she never expected to mary a young man; is glad he will see Mrs. Bryant for although she must know that she promised to have him; Mrs. Bryant says she [MG] has not treated Robbie Pretton right, but she [MG[ sees nothing wrong with her behavior; love him \"two thimbles full\" this evening; spent a long time looking at his picture and will send him a pricture of herself soon snd wishes to hear about his trip to Norfolk\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents is sorry to hear that little Harrie is sick; is anxious to know what he and Mrs. B[ryant] said about her; is glad to know he thinks she [MG] has such a \"noble character\" and hopes he will never be disappointed in her and he will love her better every day not less; hopes he has kept his promise to read a chapter in the Bible every Sunday; thinks they should have regular days of writing each other so they will always know when to expect a letter and will never be disappointed. 5pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Wonders what was wrong with her in her last letter [20 May 1888] because she seemed so reserved and troubled about something; grieved him to think that his \"innocent, sweet-hearted little girley\" would be troubled about anything; has fears about his ability to make her happy; Harry and Dick have both recovered from their illness; Mrs. Bryant chattered pleasantly about her [MG] and though she still opposes the match said that if they were married she would love them and be as good a friend as before; has no intention of marrying until he met her and at first sight his love was irrestible, and he would rather die than than keep it from her; Mrs. Bryant had told him before her [MG's] arrival that she [MG] was \"one of the sweetest, prettiest, and most admirable young ladies she had ever met\"; Mrs. Bryant hadn't expected him to fall in love; saw Crawley Vaughn and his bride and both looked fine; remembered his promis to read a chapter in the Bible each Sunday; troubled by the tone of her last letter and hopes she has not grown colder to him; had brought \"the ring\" in Norfolk; would like an exchange of at least two letters every week and she can select the days most convienvent to her; wonders if she has mentioned anything to her mother, relatives, or friends about their affair. 9pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sorry to have sounded cool and troubled because she felt neither; has not yet grown cold towards him; recieved a letter for Mrs. B[ryant] who did not mention his name but had right much to say about Craley and his marriage to Miss Keith, and does not think age matters; is jealous of anyone who recieves Mrs B[ryant]'s love and does not think she [Mrs. Bryant] will think so much of her as in the past; says Mrs, Bryant told her that if they were married she could never feel the same towards him because she could not stand the idea of him loving anyone; wonders what 'the ring' looks like; invites him to visit the first Saturday before the first Sunday in June; says her Mama will give consent if he is \"as nice and loveable\" as she [MG] says; \"told Mama. Aunt Joe Branch, and sister Bessie about 'our affair'\"- aunt Joes is pleased and Bessie says he \"can't possibly have her sister\" 7pp ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The Band excursion just returned after an hour or two delay due to dense fog; wanted to go but his business prevented it; has she been there nothing would have prevented its growing; saw Mrs. Bryant who complimented her and thought he should marry her [MG] if \"he could get her\"; \"the ring\" is a plain gold band; thinkis the greatest taste he could have ever displayed was in selecting his \"own, sweet little girley- Mag\"; hopes to come the Saturday before the first Sunday in June; Nell wrote her a letter; Miss Nettie sends her lovel sees very little of Mrs. Flora L. Jacksn who seems to have busied her self since marriage; send regards to Aunt Joe Branch. 7pp ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Troubled as to his inability to visit in early June; two patients are very ill; attended the Methodist Church and walked home with Sister Bogart who mentioned she had not recieved a reply to her letter; Nell wants her to write; Annie Bettie Gay does not know whether to call her \"Aunt\" Mag, Cousin, or Sister Mag. 3pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNell is sick and causing him much uneasiness; mentions seeing Miss Joe Bachelor who inquired about her and paid her many compliments; has heard nothing from Dr. McG. about the license; heard from Dick who seemed quite homesick; has not yet told Dick of Nell's condition as he [JFB] does not want to disturb him. 3pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Asks if he can stand being teased about her; wonders if Mrs. B[ryant] really said he ought to marry her [MG] if he could; is happy that \"the ring\" is a plain old band; \"am beginning to want to see you, what will you think of me for coming right out and telling you?\"; has answered Nellie's letter and sends her love to Sister Nettie; it isn't everyone she meets that she can open her heart to and tell everything so when she does she has plenty to say; wonders if he feels he can trust her with all his troubles, pleasures, \"and most everything that you would like to impart to another\" 7pp ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Says he does not tire of being teased about her and never expects to; has \"the blues\" because he cannot visit her as Mrs. [Joe] Gay is very sick and begs him not to leave; has only recieved four letters from her in the three weeks she has been gone from Franklin and asks her to do better; incessant floods of the past few days have stopped all the trains and there have been \"washouts\" on the roads; Nell recieved her [MG's] letter and is quite proud of it; is proud to now that she begins to want to see him; wants to see her and hear her sweet voice and if he has any regrets about meeting her it is a fear he will not be able to make her as happy as he would like to; comments on the \"miserable old widowers\" who visit her, but has so much confidence in her that he is not very uneasy as of yet. 6pp ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Disappointed that he could not visit on Saturday and says he must come the following Saturday; the young men plan to give a \"pic-nic\" on Wednesday and she looks forward to it with great anticipation; expects to have her picture taken that morning and will send him one as soon as she gets them; is sorry Miss Cora Vaughn and Mrs. Joe Gay are sick; wonders how many people he has told of their engagement and reminds him that she did not give him permission to tell many people; does not want him to read and reread her letters as they will not bear so much inspectin as she is \"afraid I always write straight as I talk.\" 5pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Had a very gloomy day on Saturday because he could not visit his \"dear sweet little girly\" and her sadness added to the gloom; Mrs. [Joe] Gay is feeling much better but Miss Core [Vaughn] may have a protracted spell; is feeling jealous of all of her other visitors; mentions two charming widows have moved to town but reassures her she she is the only one he loves; wants her to write a letter to Sister Bogart soon as she complains of recieving no response to her letter; sends her a kiss and will bring another if she gives him permission. 5 pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks him for the box of beautiful flowers; went to a dance and had a spendid time; her escort was a nice young man studying pharmacy in Baltimore; wore some of the flowers to the dance; wrote to Mrs. Bogart; scolds him for telling so many people of their engagement; wonders what his children say about their engagement; wonders who Miss Lelia has been going around with so often. 5pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Asks what she will do about dancing when he moves to Franklin as all the people are either married or intensely religious so it is near impossible to get up a dance; may not be able to visit on Saturday as \"I have my hands full of sick people...and I am nearly broken down with fatigue\"; has not told many people of their engagement but everyone seems to know; Nell and Fent are devoted to her; Nell often says he \"has no right to say sweet things of anyone except Miss Mag, and if you don't quit it, I will write and tell her of it\"; Dick says little about the arrangement. 4pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Received his letter and has has the \"blues\" all evening since reading that he may not visit on Saturday; read his words and a few tears came to her eyes; cannot excuse him if he does not come Saturday; wonders if Dick will always be stiff in her company or if he will like the home he has now better than the one he will soon have; detected a little sarcasm in his last letter when commenting on her dancing and escorts; thanks maybe she should not tell him of her escorts; if he does not come on Saturday she will not let him have one of her photographs; feels she could \"weep a barrel of tears, my heart is heavy as lead\"; says she would not give up her friends as many other couples seem to do, but Dr. McGingan says she will be so devoted to her home that she will forget there is anyone else alive; asks him to tel Nell to keep an ear open to hear how many \"sweet things\" he says to the widows. 7pp ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVery sorry to hear he was sick; disappointed he could not visit; must come as soon as he is ableand if he is sick for too long he must get Nell to write him; went to church with Dr. McGingan; asks if he recieved her picture; wonders if he has seen Mrs. Bogart; read a letter from Mrs. Bogart to her [MG's] cousin Sir Whitaker in which she [Mrs. Bogart] said she felt so decied by some people she thought were her friends; wonders who Mrs. Bogart means. 3pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVery sorry to he is not well and hopes he is not getting typhoid fever; heard that he receieved a visit from Mr. and Mrs. Bogart; Nell wrote and said her [MG's] letter did him more good than medicine; is much obliged to Nell for writing while he has been sick; Dr. Smith visited and gave them away when he told he has seen them riding and at church quite often and thought it must mean something; begs him to get well as she wants a letter from him so much. 5pp ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWent to a feast organized by the young men of the baseball club and had a spendid time; will begin working on some of her clothes next week; wonders when he will be able to write; the young men are planning another dance but does not intend to go; wonders if he has thought of her since he has been sick; asks hm not to let her letters lie around.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The attack of sickness he had was quite violent, perhaps the most severe he has had in twelve years; is now fully restored except his strength; the picture she sent was for a time misplaced but has been found and often inspected ever since; \"Absence will never conquer the love which I bear for my sweet Marguerite, and if anything should prevent our marriage, I shall love you still, to the end of my days\"; did not intend to sound sarcastic when he spoke of her going dancing with another escort; knows of no one except his children, himself, and Mr. Bogart's Family who dance; if Mrs. Bogart continues to object to his loving her [MG] \"then she [Mrs. B] must object, that's all\"; gratified that she thought of him at the feast on Friday but hops she did not miss the dancing afterwards because of him; had six doctors and four preachers visit him during his sickness; wonders if he can visit her during the week as he does not think he can wait until Saturday. 13 pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has been terribly disappointed at not recievng a letter from her in several days; would like to visit her in several days; would like to visit her on Saturday and call on her before and after supper; is about well and has resumed regular work, \"though I have not quite regained my flesh\"; was at the Bogart's on Tuesday night but neither one mentioned her. 4pp ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Wonders if his \"little girley\" is sick, too, as he has recieved no letter from her all week; if recoeves a letter from her that evening then will visit her the next day either on the morning train or the Raleigh Express; asks her to write right away to relieve his troubled mind. 3pp ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Her letter reached him and made him very sad with the news she had been sick; her sickness presents yet another obstacle in his visiting, and he wonders how long this will continue; intends to perservere until every last obstacle is overthrown; went on a river boat excursion organized by Mr. Bogart; chatted with some of the young ladies but spent most of his time among the married couples with whom he is very popular; says that if the \"miserable doctors\" in Enfield don't cure her soon he will go and take charge of the case himself; wonders what Mrs. Bogart said in her letter to her [MG]; will go to Norfolk and V[irginia] Beach if he cannot visit her. 5pp ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Her health has improved though she feels \"right bad from the medicine\"; asks if he can visit her on Tuesday or Wednesday; is quite anxious to see himl before she got sick she was \"sewing some of my wedding garments\"; wants to see him as soon as his train arrives in Enfield. 2pp ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Is just about well; wants to see him \"terribly bad\" and asks him to visit the next evening if he camn; will not thank him for the flowers he sent but will tell him all about them when he visits; has so many things to tell him that \"I am afraid I will talk you most to death.\" 3pp ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHer letter informing him of her recovery afforded him great pleasure; will visit as soon as she tells him when he should come; just recieved her letter of the 24th and will visit the 27th of June. 3 pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived his letter and is glad of his arrival on the following day; while she was visiting in Franklin a man opened a livery stable with lovely horses so they can go riding when he visits; is not tired of his letters and loves to read them. 3pp ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Arrived home safely and upon his arrival found many anxious people sick at home so he was kept busy until ten that evening; his visit to Enfield was one of the happiest memories of his life, and his thoughts often linger there; \"the dignified, pleasant and agreeable manner of your mother- and the innocent lively, girlish and captivating spirit of your 'big-little' sister, added largely to the pleasure of my visit, and I really felt while with them that I was in the house of my friends\"; Mr. Bogart continues to tease him and asked many questions about his [JFB's] trip; is more anxious to see her than he was before he went to Enfield and cannot stand the idea of not seeing her for two or three months; tried hard to conceal his \"really sad feelings when I left you\" as there were several hours around; wonders if she feels the same sadness; Nell complains of not receiving a letter from her. 8pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Recieved his letter and hopes he does not break himself down again tending to all the sick people; everyone that met him liked him so much; Walter and Caddie thought him splendid and Walter said \"while I am not at all anxious to get rid of you, it would give me pleasure to give you away to him\"; went to visit Cousi Sir Whitaker who tried to tease her about him; Cousins Minnie and Joe Whitaker visited the other evening and Minne played the piano which made her [MG] wish he had been there; Mr. McGignan has given her a tonic to rid of the chills and to clear her \"complection\"; wonders if he feels more convinced since his visit that she is the one for him to lovel reminds him that should he find someone else he feels he can love better than he must tell her an dif she knows it is the best for him then she can bear it; the young men in the town now understand why she does not go out often; Mama and Bessie were pleased with him and thought he did not seem a bit like a stranger; would be glad to see him any time and would like him to come during the week again; does feel a growing love for him and the more love he shows his love for her the more her love for him grows. 11pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Received her letter and was delighted to hear from his \"little girley\"; there is no use in giving him permission to break their engagement as he loves her too well; as she is so much the younger of the two it is she who might grow tired of the arrangement; \"it is my desire and my prayer, with my whole heart, that you may never regret your promise to marry me, and if you are sure that you love me, well enough to make me your life long companion, then you need fear nothing else\"; Mrs. B[orgart] spoke very affectionately of her and wondered when they were to be married; Mrs. J.C. Parker is still ill with typhoid fever and he feels very uneasy about her; would like to visit during the week he may see the most of her. 5pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Received his letter and his \"quarrel\" but is afraid she cannot write a long letter this time either; Dr. McGingan took her to church Sunday evening; asked Dr. McGingan how hw liked him [JFB} and the response was positive; Mr. Pittman meant, when he said that he [JFB] would be \"devoured\" on his next visit to Enfield, that because he was so well liked in town on his next visit he would be taken away from her; another \"pic-nic\" at Bellamy's Mill; heard that Nell and Mrs. B[ogart] could not get home one night due to a storm; is sewimg more garments and reading Scribner's Magazine; the weather is melting and dusty. 5pp ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Wonders if she is angry with him and hesitates to call her \"my own little girley\" since she only addressed him as \"my dear friend\" and closed with \"your true friend\" in the last letter; wonders why she is so formal unless she doubts his sincerity; is pleased with the compliments her friends have paid him; Dr. Smith wonders when he [JFB] will visit Enfield again; had little time to entertain Mr. Smith as he was too busy; thought many times how i needed you to preform this service\"; the children send their love to Miss Mag; Dick is very anxious to go to Lexington, [VA] and attend the Virginia Military Institue; would like to visit about the first of August; writes a love poem expressing his sorrow at her abscence from him; thinks she will think him foolish for writing such a poem; the weather has been \"as hot as old so I can make it\"; is warned of the necessity of closing [the letter] as it is nearly train time. 7pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has not lost confidence him; was not was not worried at all about the \"quarreling\"; asks if he mean what he said about her ability to entertain, and he did then she takes it as quite a compliment; is much oliged to Miss Flora for the invitation to hurry and move to Franklin; wonders if she [Miss Flora] will visit often and explain how he likes things prepared; knows little about housekeeping but will do the best she can; would like him to visit anytime he likes to come; \"the little piece of poetry was mighty sweet\"; Caddie [Pittman] and Dr. McG[ingan] have prepared a hymn for Sunday's service and she wishes he could hear it as \"you are so fond of music\"; reminds him that he had said he would be so busy in October that he would rather put off their marriage, \"now perhaps you will be busy in November, too. Now I want you to be candid with me, hadn't you rather be married in the spring?... I mean will it be more convenient for you?\" 9pp ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mentions that November provides him with as much leisure as any other month, and he does not need to postpone their marriage until the spring unless the postponement is more in accordance with her wishes; is still very busy with the sick; Dr. Smith brought him a nice frame for her photograph; feels she could  \"entertain handsomely in any society... you must not let your natural modesty prevent you from showing your real worth\"; is not trying to make her jealous, but he took a very pretty young lady out riding and would like her to guess who she was; expects all young house keepers to be awkward at first, but \"I will exercise that patience, which my love for you and your inexperience suggests, feeling fully assured that with proper time you will be equal to the best.\" 8pp ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thought that if they waited until the spring to be married this would give him time to find out if he really loves her as much as he says he does; she has always said she would rather be married in the fall than any other time of the year; cannot guess you the \"pretty young ladie\" he took riding was; is not jealous that he goes with the pretty young ladies as he goes with as she goes out with the young men and her being jealous would not be fair; has been out in the country with Mama and Bessie \"most two weeks\"; Aunt Joe [Branch] will leave soono to visit Sallie who she has not seen since her [Sallie's] marriage; thinks Dr. Smith looks feeble and is worried he cannot stand long drives in the warm weather. 9 pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Cannot get time to go to Norfolk as he is still overwroked; he has three or four cases of typhoid fever on hand; she has given him all the opprotunites to \"break off\" their engagement if he so desires- asks her she doubts that he really loves her; wonders if she wants him to break off their engagement or she would like to; \"I did not make the proposal to you because I speciffically desired to get married, but solely for the reason that I loved you so intesely that I could not resist it\"; wants to know frankly what she thinks of the matter and would not bind her unless she felt fully satisfied that she loves him and could be happy with him; his faults outnumber hers tenfold; if she has found someone who would be more congenial then asks her to let him know and \"I will release you no matter how bitter the dissapointment\"; cannot tell her the name of the young lady he took riding; wishes to go to Norfolk again before he visits her so he can finalize matters with the rings; hopes Dr. [A.S.] Smith will be able to perform the ceremony at their marriage; Mrs. Bogart is organizing a play called \"Among the Breakers\" for an entertainment at the Episocopal Church- Dick and Nell are in the play; sends his love to her mother and sister. 9pp ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Received his letter and drank in every word; knows from the tone of his letter that she had wounded his feelings and she feels very sorry for it; begs his pardon \"a thousand thousand time\" for giving him extra worries; has never met anyone she liked half as much as her \"dear doctor\"; promises to marry him in the first part of November; fears he will get sick from being so busy; since she moves to Franklin she will try to make the best of it when he is busy and \"always be at the front door with open arms to receive you\"; wants to see him so much especially now she has hurt his feelings; doesnot get lonely out in the country as she keeps busy and their is company opten. 8pp ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Compares the number of sick patients he has to the old adage \"when it rains, it pours\" and his work is on the increase rather than the decrease; does not remember ever seeing such an epidemic of typhoid fever; Mr. J.C. Parker's mother died oh typhoid fever and his wife and sister have the same illness; fears Dick will be sick for he has had some chills and often complains; her letter was so full of apologies that he could not recieve them all, but freely forgives all she asked him to forgive her for; his feelings were not wounded by her letter [17 July 1888] he merely thought she doubted his sinceity or wanted to be released from the engagement; fears she has lost her fondness for amusment as she has not been to any of the Balls or parties all summer. 7 pp ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas not got time to write him a long letter as she must help Aunt Joe [Branch] get ready to go out; Aunt Joe received a letter from Mr. Bogart asking if she would take Mrs. Bogart and the children to ward for several weeks as Franklin is so sickly he is anxious for them to leave, and if Aunt Joe could take them he wondered if Walter and Caddie [Pittman] could; Caddie does not want to ward them because she is so young and very little experienced at such a thing; visited with Sadie McGuigan the other day; gives her love to Nell, Dick, and Fent. 5pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSupposes she has returned to the country eith her mother by now where she [MG] amuses herself with sewing and reading; \"I believe you are quite domestic and industrious. That is very nice in veiw of the probably change from Miss Maggie Gunter to Mrs.--\"; notices that she has become quite Methodistic; Mrs. Bogart has abandoned the idea of leaving Franklin for the summer; hopes to see her soon. 3pp ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Is staying with her neighbor, Mrs. Parker, whose daughter is away and she [Mrs. Parker] is so lonely wants her [MG] to stay with her for a long time; visited Caddie [Pittman] who is doing well; received a letter from Mrs. Bogart who has the \"blues\"; is real glad he thinks her domestic and industrious; loves to sew and keep house in order but does not know a great deal about it; if he loves chocolatecake she can make that anytime for him; wishes he will get in the habit of going to church every Sunday; wants him to give Dick medicine before he gets sick in bed. 5pp ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Is becoming weary of his constant rounds to the sick; presents her witha little \"quarrel\" and complains of her short letter in response since she has more time than he; hope to see her again in a week or two if the epidemic of [typhoid] fever does not set in again; Mrs. Bogart opnly speaks of her in kindness and with affection now; will be pleased to go to church with her accompanying him, but reminds her that there is no day of rest for Doctors on the Sabbath day too; Miss Marnie Parker has been so ill with typhoid she has not even been told of her mother's death; was caught in the rain without an umbrella and now has a severe cold; felt a little lonely the other day and whenever he feels lonely \"my little girley is the first thought that ever enters my head\" Dr. Barnes, an old friend, visited the other evening and spied her picture on the wall and wondered what he must do to get into the good graces of the pretty girls; told Dr. Barnes that Providence must work for him as it did him [JFB]. 7 pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWonders how he feels; Saturday [28 July 1888] was her birthday and she turned 21; received a lace colar as her only gift which Mrs. Parker gave her; fears Marnie Parker will not survive the typhoid fever and feels sorry for Mr. J.C. Parker; is very pleased he wishes for her to drive away the lonely hours; apologizes for the short letters but cannot seem to write at the moment. 4pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHeard from Nell that he was sick and that she [Nell] had been sick today; tells him to hurry and get well and come to Enfield; Dr. McGuigan visited the other night and his fear of having to go home in a rain storm turned out to be unneeded because they never had a storm just wind and not even a particle of rain thought it is much needed; dreamt the other night that he came to her and said he did not love her but loved her Cousin Lic Whitaker; Sue Whitaker is boarding with them in Enfield; asks how Marnie Parker is getting on; hopes he gets well soon. 5 pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Is happy to hear through Nell he is getting better; a dance is planned soon but she does not plan to attend because she has concluded she no longer likes dancing; wants to see him \"real much\"; has tried for three or four days to get flowers to send him but the dry weather makes them impossible to find; received two letters from Miss Flora and greatly appreciates them; asks him to hurry and write. 7pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSince everybody in the house is napping she decided to take the opprotunity to write him; spent the day first reading the Bible then reading a book entitled The Young Christian; for the remainder of the day when no one was talking to her she spent her time thinking about him; is thinking of visiting a cousin of hers soon and spending a few days; wishes she knew something funny to write and make him laugh and forget being sick; wonders if he had the typhoid fever; Bessie [Gunter] sends her kidest regards. 7pp ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHeard from Nell that he was very much better and was delighted to hear this; decided not to visit her cousin; received an invitation from a young man who is a distant cousin to go up to Warrenton, [VA] but declined his offer; if Nell cannot write asks him to have Dick or Miss Flora write. 3pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHears from Miss Flora that he is much better and hopes he will get well soonas he has been sick for so long; greatly appreciates the many letters Nell and flora have written keeping him informed as to his sickness; has heard Dick plans to go to Lexington [VA], [to attend Virginia Militiary Institute], and knows he [JFB] will miss him [RBB] dreadfully; heard from Mrs. Bogart recently. 4pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManaged to gather some flowers together for him and willl send them by the evening post; misses his letters and hopes he will be better soon and can write; Aunt Joe [Branch] should be home again in two or three weeks; sends her love to all. 3pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests her to go to the Express office that evening. 1p. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs happy to hear he can sit up again and begs him not to do anything imprudent and cause a relapse; is sorry to hear that Dick is sick; had a gentleman caller who stayed and stayed making her think she would never have a chance to write him; Dr. McGingan looks dreadful and has been sick. 3pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thanks her for her \"sweet remembrance\" of him during his long and tedious illness; the illness he just passed through surpasses anything he has ever had- six weeks in bed and unable to go out; Dick has been ill with the same fever the past two weeks; the fever is distinctively new and he has nicknamed it the \"D[evi]l's fever\"; Dick feels his illness may interfere with his going to V[irgini]a Miltary Institute; his long illness has demorlaized him as he is so far behind in his work and has suffered many heavy losses; weighed 185 lbs. before his illness and now weighs 130; will visit to see her as soon as his strength returns and he can put on a repectable appearance; the extent of hisillness had not been made known to her until he was out of danger. 4pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Delighted at receiving a letter from him after his long spell of fever; warns him not to go out too soon and catch cold or stay out after the dew fals in the evening; wonders if he couls not get someone to help him in his office; cannot help but give him advice because she is so intersted in his welfare; Aunt Joe [Branch] has not yet returned home; is sorry about Dick's being sick; feels sorry for poor Mrs. B[ogart] who does not feel as though she has anyone to tell her problems to; Mrs. Bogart never mentions his name in letters to her [MG]; has made all the \"wedding garments\"; tells him to \"hurry and get your strength and tale a tonic as so to get your flesh\"; heard that Mr. Campbell died and it made her sad to hear of a young person's death; asks him not to let her letters get scattered around as \"someone might get hold of them and be very much amused.\" 9pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Can see from his handwritting that he is somewhat nervous which is the result of his illness; cannot walk from his house to his office yet so he take a horse and buggy; will probably take him six to eight weeks to recover his strength and vitality; would like to visit her the first of next month [Oct.] if Dick's condition permits it; Dick is brokenhearted about the thought of being able to attend school [Virginia Military Institute] this session; he may have to wait a year and this could affect his whole future; her letters were well taken care of during his sickness and promptly locked up after being read; Mrs. B[ogart] visits Dick often; the last time she [Mrs. Bogart] visited she remarked that her [MG's] picture did not do her justice; everyone in town while he was sick said \" Miss Maggie would cure me much sooner than the doctors\"; thinks she will \"suit splendidly for a poor man's wife\"; Fent says they should appoint the [wedding] day as he is anxious for them to marry; since Mr. Campbell's death no arrangements have been made for a new male teacher; had his bed turned so he could face her picture and has been reminded of her constantly during his illness. 9pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Delighted that he can go down to his office now; is sorry to hear about Dick and wonders if he [JFB] cannot give him something to cure that \"miserable old fever\"'; wonders if the fever will disappear when they have frost; is glad Mrs. Bogart likes her; remembers Mrs. Bogart's attitude towards them the morning after that night they stayed up so late; Aunt Joe [Branch] came home Monday; wonders if Miss Marnie Parker ever fully recovered from her fever; asks if Mr. Brownly ever teases him about her as Mr. Brownly sees exactly how many letters he [JFB] receives from her; sends her love to the children. 6pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Is able to walk to the office but it tires him out; is gradually recovereing \"my flesh and strength\"; Fent really wants to see them married and wants her to come home as soon as possible; Nell says she [MG] treats her mean because she [MG] no longer writes to her since he has been well; Dick is somewhat better though his fever is still not checked; he [Dick] is becoming quite restless; wrote to General Smith [President of Virginia Military Institute] to find out if Dick could enter in the middle of October; Mr. Brownly knows of the frequency of their correspondence as do Mr. Knight and Mr. [Walter] Urguhart; Miss Marnie Parker has fully recovered; remembers that the size of the ring she wanted, made of her old family jewelry, would just fit over his little finger, but also remembers her saying something about having the band flat, square, or round and wonders which; wonders if the engagement right was not to be a little smaller; has had an extraordinary bad luck this year; but has one bright episode which more than compensates for all the clouds- \"my good fortune in meeting my 'little girley'\"; Mr. Bogart is down with another attack of rheumatism; notes that her last letter was a little brief and asks if she can't write a longer one next time. 8pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Went to Brinkleyville to visit a cousin and a schoolmate and had a real pleasant visit; Dr. Smith's home is near where she stayed and on Saturday night two young men called on her; sone night while there several of the young ladies and gentlemen in the neighborhood heard she was there and stopped to visit; the young ladies took turns on the piano and there was music all during the evening; thought of him during the evening because she remembers his fondness for music; has not been to visit Aunt Joe [Branch] yet; is glad that his children like her as she would hate it if they did not; does not care that he has people of him engagement as she expects if she ever goes to Franklin again it will be as a \"Mrs\" so it really makes no difference who knows; wonders what he will do about Mr. Bogart being sick so much; asks if he thinks Mr. Bogart can hold out much longer if he drinks as he did last winter; is happy to know that she can be the means of brightening up the cloudy spots in his pathway; wonders if they must be married after the first of November and wants him fully restored and in good health; also about the date because she has written to a friend in Richmond [VA] for the wedding dress and the freiend said if she wanted to make the dress she would have a better idea what the fall styles are; the ring he would like to have fixed for her fitover his little figner and she would like a round band that is not very wide; the \"engagement ring\" did not quite fit over his little finger; was disappointed he did not mention when he would come see her; sends her best love to the children. 10 pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Received her letter and had suspected the cause of its delay; is glad that she enjoyed her stay in Brinkleyville and is always happy when he knows that his \"dear little girley\" is happy; asks if she is drifting away from her \"dear doctor\" after so long an abscence and being with the nice young men; knows how true his \"little girley\" is and is not afraid to trust her anywhere; Dick's condition is improving; hopes to go to Norfolk soon; would like to visit hr the 10th or 11th of October; is recuperatingrapidly now; does not know how they will fix a definite time for thir marriage until he sees her; as far as his arrangements are concerned for the happy event everything remains to be done; hopes to arrange a wedding date sround the 15th or 20th of November; Fent is very much afraid that he [JFB] will do something to displease her; there has been aprotracted meeting at the Methodist Church and there have been three or four converts. 10pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Was happy to receive his letter; hopes he does not do anything to set his health back; the fall has come and he wonders if he ever has the \"blues\" in the fall; thik it sad to see all the leaves fall, the flowers fie, and everything looks sad; wonders how many books he has read in his Bible and tells him not to depend on her for what is right and just because she does not always do what is right and just; is glad he was only jesting in his letter about drifting from her \"dear doctor\"; is glad Dick is better and wondres if he will be able to go to school in the middle of October; Mr. Bullock has a farm near Enfield and he always liked her father, and, as he always liked her father, he always visits her family when in Enfield; does not want him to work himself to death for their marriage, and she cn wait to be married until after Christmas; tells him to hurry and visit because she has many things to tell him and to ask him; tells him to find the time to attend the protracted meeting [at the Methodist Church]. 8pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Received her letter; led to believe at the letter's beginning that she was troubled about something as the subject of the \"blues\" was introduced; knowing that his \"little girley\" was sad left him in the same condition; has not read any books in the Bible only a few chapters; will resume reading as time permits him as he has not forgotten his promise; went to Norfolk and met a nice young lady he chatted with for half an hour and when they parted Fent threatened to \"tell Miss Mag how you carry on with other girls\"; purchased the \"engagement ring\" and ordered the other ring which should be ready on the 10th [October]; plans to visit on the 10th or 11th; Dick is improving gradually; was pleased at how thoughtful and considerate she was regarding his difficulties during the year and her willingness to do whatever is best under the circumstances confirmed in him the \"essential characteristics which go to a true woman in you\";cannot secrue a carpenter to do the bathroom until spring; Nell is complaining as usual because she [MG] does not sit down immeadiately upon receipt of her lettters and answer them; Nell anxiously awaits her 12th birthday which occues on the 14th [October]. 8pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Is visiting Aunt Joe [Branch] who has been telling her all about her [JB's] pleasant trip; cannot write a long letter because she has shoppig to do for her mother and wants to go before the crowd gets there; \"There is always such a crowd of darkeys in town on Saturdays this time of year\"; received a not from her dressmaker to please send the dresses by the 15th [October] so she can have them ready on time [for the wedding] ; has many things to arrange but cannot do so until she sees him and they can decide on the exacting [wedding] time; tells hmi to tell Fent that it is right for him [JFB, jr} to report to her how many girls he [JFB] flirts with; will get Nell a birthday present; the weather is pleasant and the Enfield air might do him good. 5pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Wrote a note to her telling her to enquire for a package at the Express office; expects to visit on Wednesday the 10th [October]; Dick is still confined to his bed and the fever continues though it has lessened; is regaining his weight rapidly but his lost strength is returning slowly; is at the office every night until 1 o'clock and is \"becoming heartily tired of it\" 3pp ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Received the box of flowers which was \"the lovliest box of flowers I ever say\"; showed them to several ladies visiting Aunt Joe [Branch]; thinks him so nice to remember her; is delighted he is coming to visit; Dr. McGingan asks him to feel free to come and visit while he [JFB] is in Enfield; tried to buy a book of poems for Nell but found nothing suitable so bought \"a glove, and handkerchief box\" 5pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Went to church for the first time since his sickness; could have worked all day, but the remembrance of her and the \"commandment to keep the holy day\" restrained him from working; Nell was highly delighted with her present; Mrs. Bogart visited for an hour after church and \"joked me very nicely and pleasantly about you.: 3pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHad the most lonely feeling the day he left [Enfield]; visited Caddie [Pittman] who entertained her [MG] very nicely; Caddie expressed regrets at not being able to go see him; Dr. McGingan visited Sunday and wished her a lot of good wishes in the future and payed [sic] him [JFB] high compliments; says he [JFB] found the way to the hearts of a good many of her friends; told Dr. McGingan all of their [wedding] plans; her dresses arrived and she took them to her dressmaker who had begun to work on them; mentions her navy blue travelling dress and crimson morning dress; has not decided if she will attend to the [Wheldon] Fair in Franklin; sends her love to the children. 7pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWonders why he has not written; Cousin Liv Whitaker asks her all about him, and so she [MG] told her the day and hour [of the wedding]; asked Miss Mattie Whitaker to play the wedding march; has asked four ushers but has only heard from Cousins Jow Whitaker and Sam Whitfield who hate for her to get married soon and are sorry she is leaving soon; wants him to invite all his gentlemen friends [to the wedding]; will write to Mrs. Bogart and tell her of their plans; cannot go to the [Wheldon] Fair in Franklin; sends her love to the children. 7pp ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas not forgotten her; has been absent from home for two or three days- went to Jerusalem [VA]; went to attend a public examinatio of teachers and now has a mass of papers to examine; they must be content knowing they will be inseparable soon; must go to Norflk, VA soon to put his tailor to work; the ring he had made of her old jewelry is very pretty; has at last engaged a carpenter to do the bathroom; is gradually regaining his strength; Dick has imrpved in health; if it is too late for Dick to attend [Virginia Military Institute] this session he will send him [RB] to William and Mary College; Mrs. Bogart is silent to him on the subject [ of their wedding] but is always quizzing the children; Mr. and Mrs. Walthour- Mr. Bogart's sister and brother-in-law - are visitng for two or three weeks; they [ the Bogart's and Walthour's] were teasing Nell and asking her when her new mother was coming and if she [NB] loved her; has told Flora, Net, Cousin Mollie, and Aunt Bet all about their marriage plans and Nettie and Aunt Bet will accompany him to Enfield on the 5th of December [their wedding day]; if she can come to the [Wheldon] Fair he will take the time to go; Fent is very anxious to receive a letter from her; heard the [Wheldon] fair will be a failure as the Director and stockholders \"have done nothing this year to give it a boane.\" 15pp\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Had only one good day for the Franklin [Wheldon] Fair and this last day is \"miserably unfair\"; the drizzling rain kept the crowds back; met her [Aunt Joe] Branch in the Fair grounds and they pleasantly chatted; has worked himself nearly to death in trying to catch up with his work; does not believe she wants to see his work; does not believe she wants to see him before the 5th of December [their wedding day]; both his brother [ Benjamin Bryant] and Mr. Robert J. Camp have accepted to \"wait on them\" [JFB and MG] at the wedding; Mr, Bogart and Mr. Walthouse convinved him to take a trip down the river for the day; Fent prizes her letter highly; will go to Norfolk to see his tailor and have her ring changed; Dick wants her to write him a letter too; the children send their best love. 7pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Was surprised but gratified at her prompt reply to his asking her to write; as he has not been to school for several months and has \"never learned to write but a little, I have secured the services of \"Pa-Pa\" to as as mny scribe \"and will the writing, and dictation is his the ideas are mine\"; watched pa-Pa very closely at the Wheldon Fair and he behaved himself nicely; Dick is much metter; Nell is sick some but he hopes she will not be too sick as they had their share of sickness for the year; \"You just ought to see what a stout, tall and hearty boy I am\"; is very anxious to start school, but Pa-Pa has not yet decided where he and Nell will go; Mr. Campbell's [his former teacher] made him very sad. 5pp.ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Did not manage to finish all his business in Norfolk so will have to return at another time; took \"little Kitty\" [Lydia Gabriella Bryant, JR. his daughter] to Norfolk with him; Mrs. Bogart told Dick that she [MG] did not love him [JFB] and that they were both very foolish and would regret [getting married]; also said that she [MG] was too young for him; wants her to weigh well all the objections other people seem to find with their marriage; Mr. Bogart teased him and said the whole thig was absurd; both of them speak of her in complimentary terms; will attend a Democratic meeting in Jerusalem, [VA] at which J[ohn] RandolphTucker and Senator John W. Daniel will speak; tells her she must have a prayer book on hand to drill him in the [wedding] ceremony. 9pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Received the rings which fit beautifully; is sorry Mrs. Bogart does not know her better; as when he asked her to marry him she weighed the question quite seriously in her mind, and when she said yes she meant every word and has not had one moment's regret; tells him to ask Dr. Smith to marry them; is sorry to have come between his and Mrs. Bogart's friendship;, but did not realize she was doing so until it was too late; is almost ready for their wedding; has told him \"right much\" about her feelings and will tell him more one day. 9pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs sorry to have caused her worry by telling her what Mrs. Bogart said; is glad the rings fit so nicely; does not want her to pay him for the rings as soon as she, rings and all, would be in his possession which is the same as payment; his sincere love will cause him to strive to make her content and happy; Dick tells him plainly that he does not approve of Mrs. Bogart's words to him; his friends, Mr. John Pettigrew advised him to let no one influence their plans; will get Dr. McG[uigan] to attend their marriage license; Nell is still quite sick;the children send their love. 7pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThough Mrs. Bogart's words did worry her, they did not change her mind about what she thought was right ; will enclose a letter from Mrs. Bogart but asks him not to mention it to anyone; has not invited Mrs. Bogart to the wedding because she [Mrs. B] said that if she [MG] married him she would not attend the wedding; Mrs. R.O. Edwards wanted to visit and attend the Wheldon Fair; hopes he does not get sick again; admires and admires her ring; would like to have Ellen and Mr. Beauman at the dining; thinks that selecting a companion for life is something everyone can judge best for themselves; hopes he likes the hat that goes with her traveling suit; wonders where Dick will go to school. 13pp ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mrs. Bogart says she is done with her opposition to their marriage; will ask Mr. and Mrs. Bogart to their dining [reception] and to their wedding; Nell's health has improved; Dick said thart he has not been turned against her; his suit [ for the wedding] will be black; the children send their love; mention the upcoming elections and believes that \"the salvation almost, of the entire country depends on [Grover] Cleveland's election\". 8pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Is very pleased to receive her [Maggie's] letter as he is upset about the \"Black Republicans\" defeating their President; fears this political surprise will ruin the country; praises her saying he will \"get decidedly the best of the bargain\" when they marry; didn't go to Norfolk due to his depression over the presidental defeat; is also troubled because Dick is to leave next week for Lexington; the carpenters continue to work on the bathroom; Nell has almost recovered from her illness and will start back to school next week; hopes they will have good weather on the 5th; the children send their love. 7pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to write as nice letters as he writes; feels sorry for him about the election; wonders if he went to Norfolk; understands him [James] not wanting to send Dick to Lexington but she will look forward to having him [Dick] home with them next summer; wants to see Dr. Smith's reaction when he [James] asks Dr. Smith to marry them since he is so fond of marrying people; glad Nedd is well again; asks him to ask her [Nell] to write to her [Maggie] before she is back in school; Dr. NcGuigan came to see her and thought her ring was lovely; he is helping with some of the details with the hrses and carriage so he [James] won't be bothered; sends love to the children and especially to him. 5pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBessie received her [Maggie's] letter and answered it; they have fun looking for Maggie's letters; she has been trying to make a dress for Bessie even though she cannot get much sewing done, she wants to get it done by Christmas and then come see her [Maggie]; very anxious to see Andrew; Aunt Annie looks so much better than she did in the summer; Mrs. Davis moved her things to Wheldon where she will live;a lot of people from Enfield went to the Rocky Mount Fair; sends her lvoe and a kiss from Andrew. 3pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Is preparing to leave that evening or tomorrow to take Dick to school; saw Dr. Smith who said he would be honoured to marry them and that she was a sweet girl; he wants to invite many people but also wants it to be \"quiet for a while\" since they will proably be tired from their trip; is worried Dr. Smith isso old he may forget the wedding day and time; will send a letter to him in a week or two. 3pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Must tell her all about his trip to Richmond; glad he has given up the idea of the family \"dining\" at the wedding since they will be tired and also thinks \"those kinds of things so stiff and formal\"; Cousin Liv Whitaker came last Sunday and asked about him and wanted to know when he first told her [Maggie] of his love; Liv thought the ring was beautiful; teased him about falling asleep in chuch; received a sweet letter from Miss Flora; Walter and Caddie Pittman went to Richmond yesterday; inquires if he saw them; asks if Dick hated leaving home; hopes he knows leaving is for the best; Nell hasn't sent a letter yet; is sorry the mail got confused and he didn't get a letter; afraid he will think she forgot him; she was sick but is better now.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Is very concerned she has been ill; missed the connection with the Baltimore and Ohio R.R.; missed the Conference of Superintendents in Richmond; enjoyed the trip to Lexington with Dick; Dick seems pleased to be at VMI; asks why she didn't tell him more of Liv Whitaker's \"funny questions\" about him; remarks how Dick is an \"ambitious boy\"; little Nell is sick again; she [Nell] concealed her sickness at first so as not to interfere with his plans; asks about the \"near approach of the 5th\"; Franklin will be quiet after Christmas since nearly everyone there is married; hopes there will be some excitement; Fent is now intersted in catching rabbits; wishes he [Fent] could catch one as it would delight him [Fent]. 7pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thought of him and how Nell was feeling this morning; expects a letter from him that evening; Aunt Joe consoled her last night; is obliged to Cousin Joe Batchelor for the nice compliments\"; hopes Dick isn't too homesick; assumes he will write to Dick to cheer him [Dick]; inquires if Mrs. Bogart has stayed with Nell; Remarks what a lovely day it is and hopes it will continue to be lovely. 5pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Is with Cousin Liv Whitaker this morning; is feeling well again; expresses she is a bit frightened since the wedding is so close; asks if he is scared at all; hopes he will be \"perfectly cool and composed\" when the time is at hand; afraid Nell won't like it if she [Maggie] tells her [Nell] what is \"right and proper\"; Cousin Liv leaves for Henderson tomorrow to the Methodist Conference; Liv sends her kindest regards to him; two weeks will be the day they are married. 5pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Looks forward to her letters that he feels \"something is missing\" unless he receives a letter from her; is hopeful she will be over her fears by the 5th; remarks he expects to keep cool; the weather is continually bad which has complicated his work and the work of the carpenters; recevied a letter from Dick for the first time; Dick is homesick and has concluded \"there is no place like home\"; Nell wants as well; sends regards to Liv Whitaker; Mr. and Mrs. Bogart have been invited on the 5th but will probably decline; there was a tournament there last Tuesday with only a small crowd due to the weather. 5pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Is staying with Sadie McGuigan; will go to Aunt Joe Branch's tonight; thought it might snow; asks him what is the reason he asks her questions she already has answered in letters; is glad he expects to \"be cool\" on the 5th; wants Nell to \"get well and strong\"; she [Nell] must have been in cold weather without proper attire which made her [Nell] ill; will see Ellen later; the marriage license has been bought; is sorry Dick is homesick; wants a long sweet letter from him; is becoming \"right anxious to see my dear doctor.\" 7pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlways reads her letters several times; the reason he asked again about her health was because  he was still concerned; is glad the [license] has been made; is always thinking about her; is extremely concerned about Nell's condition; Nell seems sick much like Lizzie was; he didn't tell her of Nell's serious illness as he didn't want to disturb her and hoped Nell would get better; will write everyday about Nell's condition; hasn't told Dick how sick Nell is; Mrs. Bogart has visited Nell very often and Mr. Bogart two or three times; Nell doesn't want to disrupt their plans; Fent wishes she were there now; \"just one kiss, would be worth a million to me.\" 8pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The doctors have just been to see Nell; they all agree she is much better than yesterday; hopes he can leave her on the 4th; \"it [Nell's sickness] is about all that I can bear up under\". 2 pp ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs extremely troubled about the news of Nell; wishes she could be there to help; if the marriage were postponed, everyone would understand; she is with Aunt Joe this week; thinks he should tell Dick of Nell's condition; he must tell her everything; Dr. McGuigan went to Suffolk last week and saw Mr. Bryant; Cousin Liv thinks she [Maggie] is very much in love with Dr. Bryant and she [Maggie] thinks she [Liv] is right; hopes everything will be all right. 6pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Is very glad Nell is better; hopes their wedding day will be as lovely as that day; Aunt Joe had a letter from Ellen which said she saw Nell and she [Nell] looked \"quite sick\"; hopes Fent won't get sick since he is the only one in the family who hasn't. 3pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents If they put the marriage off it shoudb be \"some indefinite time\" since Nell could be sick for a while; he should tell her honestly what he wants to do; wants to comfort him; afraid his love for her has brough him more uneasy moments then pleasant\"; is worried about him that he will get sick as well; being together would put them in better spirits; tell Nell how sorry she [Maggie] is for her [Nell] and not to worry that she is ill at this time. 7pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Is difficult to decide what to do under the circumstances; proposes to put off the marriage for one week and wed on 12 December; thinks Nellie will be better by that time; wants to enjoy the marriage and the trip North free of worry; thinks their \"beginning in life together, should if possible be undder a clear sky, and not clouded ith trouble and gloom\"; hopes she will agree. 4pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs he glad he has decided to postpone the wedding until Nell is better; she will let everyone know; he must tell people there as well; he should write to Dr. Smith. 2pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThinks Nell has improved since he wrote on Saturday; the symptoms that resembled Lizzie's so much have disappeared; he feels more confident Nell will reover; plans to marry on the 12th; should be fine; wishes they could have married as planned on the 5th; the weather is lovely; notified the appropriate people about the postponement; the Bogarts \"talk very nicely now about our marriage.\" 3pp ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Wishes the lovely weather of that day will continue throuhg next week; is wanting a letter from her; the train gets in later, so the mail is disrupted; Nell is \"gradually improving\"; is so glad they will soon be together. 4 pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Is sorry he didn't receive a letter when he expected one; hopes Nell got the flowers she [Maggie] sent; the white flowers were sent to her by an Aunt in Fla. for the assumed wedding on the 5th; wonders if Nell will be well enough that they may take a trip North; Dr. McGuigan told her to tell him [James] that everything is \"all right\"; thinks it was he who brought the lovely weather yesterday; is pleased Mr. Bogart is accompanying him [James] next week; asks him to write everyday. 5pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Wonders why he hasn't received \"a line\" from her since Monday; Nell received a \"sweet box of flowers\" with no card or postmark; they believe they are from her [Maggie]; he now thinks Nell may be out of danger; Miss Judie [the housekeeper] has left him due to the death of her only sister; Molly and Nettie are keeping house now and nursing Nell; Dick wrote him [James] and said he [Dick] is sorry he can't be at home when she comes; he will go to Norfolk tomorrow; Mr. B[ogart] is apparently on one of his \"high horses\" and has frightened his family; there was a big fire in town last night and several buildings were damaged. 4pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe gladly received a letter from her on his return from Norfolk; thinks they will be able to take their trip but will cut it shorter than planned; Nell loves her flowers; he also fears bad weather next week; hopes they will be ready next week; will wrtie on Monday a last letter before they are married. 3pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents She rushed to get the flowers for Nell in the mail that she \"clear forgot to put my card in\"; is sorry about Judie's misfortune and leaving; wants him to still watch Nell closely; feels sorry for Mrs. B[ogart] that her husband is being disagreeable; if he [Mr. Bogart] keeps on she [Maggie] does not want him to come next week; she broke a piece of her tooth off and will go to the dentist to have it fixed. 5pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Remarks this is the last time he will write to her as \"Miss\"; is sorry the weather is \"gloomy\" and was so nice before; asks if she is scared; feels a bit himself; Dr. Smith will stop in Enfield; asks her to make arrangements; if there are any changes in the schedule; Nell is still improving; will see her [Maggie] tomorrow. 3pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Wonders what he is doing; thinks they will be together tomorrow; has had lovely presents given to them; Aunt Joe saw Dr. Smith who said he could come up with you on Tuesday; can't realize that she won't be \"Miss\" any longer; looks forward to his letter that evening. 3pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas found her gloves and will come that night if that is all right. 1p. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Her letter reminded him of when they corresponded when courting; went to the barber shop; made his monthly report last night; have been visiting patients; they [the family] all miss her very much; remarks that she has \"won their hearts, as well a mine\"; is \"anxious for the two weeks to pass off as rapidly as possible\"; hopes she will have a good time; sends his love to everyone there and especially her. 3 pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Is glad she is enjoying her trip; is lonely without her; went to court yesterday at Jerusalem; Mrs. B[ogart] asked about her [Maggie]; saw Mr. Bogart on Sunday night and it reminded him of :old times\"; doesn't know what has \"gotten into\" Dick; didn't go to church on Sunday; is anxious for her return; doesn't know if he can meet her in Wheldon; wants to know if Bessie would come with her back to Franklin. 3pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWonders if she will write him that evening; will write Monday whether to expect him in Wheldon; misses her \"more and more everyday.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs glad she will be home soon; has to go to [Brandville] on Sunday to see a patient; can't meet her in Weldon; Mr. Edwards will meet her. 1 p. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes she arrived safely; inquires how Bessie and her baby are; Nell went to a prayer meeting that night; [Fanny Bretlow] is improving; he wasn't angry she has to leave; doesn't like having her not there. 2 pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has had a hard time since she left; saw several patients; made out monthly report; there was a surprise marriage between an old widow and widower in Franklin; it was the [\"slyest\"] thing he had ever heard of; hopes that Bessie and her baby's conditions are better; Fent was sorry he didn't get to say \"good-bye\" to her; asks her to write everyday. 2pp ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs sincerely sorry about the death of Bessie's baby Lizzie; advises Bessie that she must have courage and know that time will heal her sorrow; hopes Bessie herself will recover soon; if she wants to stat longer than do; Cousin Mollie us wuth them at home until she [Maggie] returns. 3 pp ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs very sorry to hear about Lizzie's death; sends her love to Bessie; she [Maggie] needn't come home until she's ready to leave. 2 pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Is glad she arrived safely; is glad her sister and mother are well; is adopting \"Fent's style\" of merely eating and sleeping at home; a heavy rain storm caused him to postpone his trip; is pleased her friends think she is looking so well; has not decided whether or not to go and see Nell in Norfolk; nothing much has happened since she left; is looking forward to her mother returning with her; wants to know all about her old friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Misses her and thinks of her coming home; wants to know which day she will come home; he sends $200 which he thinks is enough for the trip in addition to what she has; went to the \"poor house\" and also to Norfolk; Kitty travelled with him; Nell was dissapointed that she didn't get a \"Thanksgiving box\"; Rev. Royall, who was a missionary in China, is their new minister; Mr. Hobday will leave for Albemarle County; asks her to come home soon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Was about \"half mad\" when he found out she wouldn't be home before Thursday; is glad that her mother will come as well; is disapponted that Kitty didn't get in touch with him; heard Mr. Hobdy at church preaching his farwell sermon; the Hobdays are sorry they cannot say goodbye to her; put up the stove and the feather bed \"was plaed in position\"; Rosa prepares all the meals; will go to Courtland to meet with the Board of Supervisors; there hasn't been too much sickness lately.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been sick since Christmas; is glad she (Mama) liked her work box; wants to go up for a visit; since (Teresa) has taken Sarah's place, Ruth has been taking care of Martha; send her love to all at Aunt Fannie's.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Arrived safely there; met friends in Norfolk; took a steamer up to the Potomac; saw their Congressman Mr. Tyler; is cloudy and wet; will leave tomorrow evening; hasn't accomplished anything yet as far as his \"mission\" is concerned; will reach home either Saturday morning or night.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes he had heard from her; has seen patients; has a meeting at the Co. school board; hopes she is having a good time; has a lot of work; Nell is sick and at Cousin Mollie's; thinks she should write since she has more time than he does; sends regards to friends; all send their love; is anxious for her return.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Only writes on Sundays; wants to know everything she's up to; mentions Polly; she will make Polly a dress; has her room fixed up \"sweet\"; would like her (Maggie) to pay her (Fencie) a visit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas time to write since the baby is asleep; Mama is at church; asks how they are getting on in the hot weather; Mama and herself (Bessie) have sewn some; wants a pattern of Maggie's; Mary Mann lost her baby; Aunt Annie came over; wants to know when she will have her baby's (Andrew's) picture taken.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDisappointed Maggie couldn't come for a visit; hopes she will come next fall; Claude is improving a lot; is sewing a lot; Cousin Leila has had a little girl; Aunt Annie came to visit; Cousin Clifton is home on a week's holiday; likes her new home very much; she (Bessie) has had a toothache; the dentisit was afraid to pull it; thinks she (Maggie) if fortunate to have such a good nurse; Mama says she will write soon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Claude has a \"dreadful raising in his head\"; believes Maggie knows of the pain since she once has that herself; will get Claude a dark blue cloak; Aunt Bee is with them; she has an abcess at the root of her tooth; wants to know all she (Maggie) is doing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNell had a violent attack two hours after she [Maggie] left; she had another but is doing better now; Fent went to Suffolk; he [Fent] is making arrangements to study law at University; Fent misses her and Andrew a lot; Kitty is doing well at housekeeping.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Opened a bureau in Paris; supplies \"reliable information\" on expenses and accomodations for the exposition; feels he is qualified to assist fellow teachers; offers his assistance.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses \"great bereavement\" over the death of Nell; thought she was a \"beautiful character\" wants to comfort him (James); wishes there had been good news; knows Andrew must be sad; sends love to everyone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames F. Bryant agrees to rent the house and lot where William Camp resided provided the house will be put in complete order, the property rented for two years, and payments made accordingly. Signed and sealed by the aforementioned. Cy of DS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Is completely outraged that his mother-in-law (Mary R. Barrett) is claiming he (James) owes her money when in fact it is she who is very much in debt to him; at the beginning of his marriage to \"Gabi\" they were required to pay $40 per month for room and boardl; explains many professional services rendered that were never paid by his mother-in-law; find it inhumane \"to take the very bread out of the mouths of her own flock, to put it in the mouths of others\"; states various accounts that prove his point.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account book of James Fenton Bryant, 1863-1867, listing various common articles purchased, payments of services rendered, meals and food bought, and medical expenses while studying at the University of Virginia, 1865-1866, and the University of New York, 1866-1867. Also including the diary, 1866 ,of James F[enton] Bryant, describing briefly his social and academic life while studying at the University of New York. 97 pp. MsV\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiary of James F. Bryant. 6pp. TCy of MS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous items including receipts of Dr. Bryant kept in the back of his account book. Also Dr. Bryant's calling card and cardboard tag labeled 5261. VA.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Photograph, black and white, 5 1/1\" X 3 3/4\", of Dr. James Fenton Bryant (P1)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Three Rebels Write Home Including the Letters of ... James Fenton Bryant (June 20, 1861-December 30, 1866)...\" April, 1955. 20 pp. TCy of PM\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Biographical material on the Bryant Family including Dr. Bryant's first wife Gabie L. Bryant who died September 20, 1882 and a xerox copy of \"Leaves from the Family Tree. Being an attempt to trace briefly the history of the Jackson-Bryant family down to July, 1939\" 22 pp. XCy of PM\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3/4\" In artifact file\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e7 1/4 X 6 1/2 X 2 1/4\" In artifact file\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 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 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 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 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"],"scopecontent_tesim":["Correspondence, 1873-1903, of Dr. James Fenton Bryant. Chiefly, 1885-1888, with Margaret (Gunter) Bryant of Enfield, North Carolina who became his second wife. The letters concern their courtship and marriage. The collection also includes some letters from Margaret Gunter's sister, and her cousins at Richmond, Virginia, Lynchburg, Virginia and Tarborough, North Carolina; account books and a diary of Dr. Bryant.","Scope and Contents Recieved her cousins letters but was unable to respond until now due to having the \"chills\"; Mamie and Edward visited there; Saw Willie Whitaker; supposes Sallie is homesick; would love to hear from Caddie and Leila; will perhaps get a black velvet suit; Mama and Claiborne send love; send puzzle in which Gen. Grant's face will appear; asks her to destroy this letter. 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Still waits to hear from her; has not been able to go to shool for two days because of all the snow; is enjoying sledding in the evening; worries about Mama because she had a bad cold and near pneumonia; tells of her Christmas and New Year's holiday; heard that Miss Willie Bogart was actually getting married this time; would like new from Enfield, North Carolina; the family sends greetings to her. 8pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Recieved her letter and thinks her \"a real nice little girl\" for writing and next time she sees her she wil \"court\" her and give her a \"buss\"; she was the one who sent the \"sweet little Valentine\"; mentions passing all her examinations; recieved a long letter from Sallie [Branch] who wants her [MG] to write; grieves the death of her uncle; sends greetings from her mother. 4pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Heard from her father that she likes chewing gum and therefore takes great pleasure in sending her some \"Elastic Article\"; would like to hear from her soon; wonders if she remembers what she promised him last time they met. 2 pp. ALS","Expects to leave soon for New Orleans with a group chaperoned by Judge Howard and his wife; was invited to wait on Kittie Norfleet and Mr. Stimach from Raleigh; has heard through Madame Grundy that Mr. McG. is very devoted and she [Lillie] wonders if they [MG and Mr. McG] will be married; went out to a dinnner party with John R. Pender; they are the same as ever- just sweethearts; gives detailed report of Governor Jarvis' and his wife's visit to Tarborough. 6pp. ALS","Mentions hearing news of her [MG] through Henry Bryan; mentions having been sick for a good part of the summer with typhoid fever but is almost recovered; relates accounts of her visit at Effie's; Lucy Norton sent her [Lillie] flowers while she was sick; Nellie Hayes was at Nags Head this summer; disappointed at not seeing her at dances held at Battle [?] in the spring; asks her [MG] to write soon. 8pp. ALS","Offers to accompany her to the Baptist Church if she has no previous engagement. 1p ALS.","Offers to accompany her to the entertainment at the Masonic Hall. 1 p. ALS","Scope and Contents Would like her to accompany hi on a ride in the evening or to the service at the Methodist Church if she is not already engaged for either event. Includes 22 April 1888, Maggie (Margaret) Gunter \"River Lawn\" Franklin, Virginia, to Dr. James Felton Bryant, Franklin, Virginia. Thanks him and accepts his invitation to go riding that evening. 1p. ALS","Thanks him for his invitation to the entertainment but has a previous engagement and cannot accept.","Scope and Contents Requests the honor of her company on a ride Sunday evening. 1 p. ALS Including 27 April 1888 \"Maggie\" (Margaret) Gunter, \"River Lawn\", [Franklin, Virginia] to Dr. James Felton Bryant. [Franklin, Virginia]. Thanks him for the invitation Sunday evening but has a previous engagement. 1p. ALS","Accepts his invitation to church on Sunday evenin; invites him up to see her. 1p ALS","Scope and Contents Will be \"at home\" and very glad to see him.","Scope and Contents Arrived home safely; apologizes for seeming cool towards him in the morning before but was very nervous about seeing him; Levy told her all about how he would soon tire of he [MG] and that his children would never look up to her as they were too close in age; Mr. Bryant doesn't seem to care either way [about the courtship better MG and JFB]; thinks it sensible that his children can feel at home with; would like Nellie to look at her [MG] as an older sister; Dick and Fenton ought to have someone to tell their troubles to; has said all her life she never expected to mary a young man; is glad he will see Mrs. Bryant for although she must know that she promised to have him; Mrs. Bryant says she [MG] has not treated Robbie Pretton right, but she [MG[ sees nothing wrong with her behavior; love him \"two thimbles full\" this evening; spent a long time looking at his picture and will send him a pricture of herself soon snd wishes to hear about his trip to Norfolk","Scope and Contents is sorry to hear that little Harrie is sick; is anxious to know what he and Mrs. B[ryant] said about her; is glad to know he thinks she [MG] has such a \"noble character\" and hopes he will never be disappointed in her and he will love her better every day not less; hopes he has kept his promise to read a chapter in the Bible every Sunday; thinks they should have regular days of writing each other so they will always know when to expect a letter and will never be disappointed. 5pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Wonders what was wrong with her in her last letter [20 May 1888] because she seemed so reserved and troubled about something; grieved him to think that his \"innocent, sweet-hearted little girley\" would be troubled about anything; has fears about his ability to make her happy; Harry and Dick have both recovered from their illness; Mrs. Bryant chattered pleasantly about her [MG] and though she still opposes the match said that if they were married she would love them and be as good a friend as before; has no intention of marrying until he met her and at first sight his love was irrestible, and he would rather die than than keep it from her; Mrs. Bryant had told him before her [MG's] arrival that she [MG] was \"one of the sweetest, prettiest, and most admirable young ladies she had ever met\"; Mrs. Bryant hadn't expected him to fall in love; saw Crawley Vaughn and his bride and both looked fine; remembered his promis to read a chapter in the Bible each Sunday; troubled by the tone of her last letter and hopes she has not grown colder to him; had brought \"the ring\" in Norfolk; would like an exchange of at least two letters every week and she can select the days most convienvent to her; wonders if she has mentioned anything to her mother, relatives, or friends about their affair. 9pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Sorry to have sounded cool and troubled because she felt neither; has not yet grown cold towards him; recieved a letter for Mrs. B[ryant] who did not mention his name but had right much to say about Craley and his marriage to Miss Keith, and does not think age matters; is jealous of anyone who recieves Mrs B[ryant]'s love and does not think she [Mrs. Bryant] will think so much of her as in the past; says Mrs, Bryant told her that if they were married she could never feel the same towards him because she could not stand the idea of him loving anyone; wonders what 'the ring' looks like; invites him to visit the first Saturday before the first Sunday in June; says her Mama will give consent if he is \"as nice and loveable\" as she [MG] says; \"told Mama. Aunt Joe Branch, and sister Bessie about 'our affair'\"- aunt Joes is pleased and Bessie says he \"can't possibly have her sister\" 7pp ALS","Scope and Contents The Band excursion just returned after an hour or two delay due to dense fog; wanted to go but his business prevented it; has she been there nothing would have prevented its growing; saw Mrs. Bryant who complimented her and thought he should marry her [MG] if \"he could get her\"; \"the ring\" is a plain gold band; thinkis the greatest taste he could have ever displayed was in selecting his \"own, sweet little girley- Mag\"; hopes to come the Saturday before the first Sunday in June; Nell wrote her a letter; Miss Nettie sends her lovel sees very little of Mrs. Flora L. Jacksn who seems to have busied her self since marriage; send regards to Aunt Joe Branch. 7pp ALS","Scope and Contents Troubled as to his inability to visit in early June; two patients are very ill; attended the Methodist Church and walked home with Sister Bogart who mentioned she had not recieved a reply to her letter; Nell wants her to write; Annie Bettie Gay does not know whether to call her \"Aunt\" Mag, Cousin, or Sister Mag. 3pp. ALS","Nell is sick and causing him much uneasiness; mentions seeing Miss Joe Bachelor who inquired about her and paid her many compliments; has heard nothing from Dr. McG. about the license; heard from Dick who seemed quite homesick; has not yet told Dick of Nell's condition as he [JFB] does not want to disturb him. 3pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Asks if he can stand being teased about her; wonders if Mrs. B[ryant] really said he ought to marry her [MG] if he could; is happy that \"the ring\" is a plain old band; \"am beginning to want to see you, what will you think of me for coming right out and telling you?\"; has answered Nellie's letter and sends her love to Sister Nettie; it isn't everyone she meets that she can open her heart to and tell everything so when she does she has plenty to say; wonders if he feels he can trust her with all his troubles, pleasures, \"and most everything that you would like to impart to another\" 7pp ALS","Scope and Contents Says he does not tire of being teased about her and never expects to; has \"the blues\" because he cannot visit her as Mrs. [Joe] Gay is very sick and begs him not to leave; has only recieved four letters from her in the three weeks she has been gone from Franklin and asks her to do better; incessant floods of the past few days have stopped all the trains and there have been \"washouts\" on the roads; Nell recieved her [MG's] letter and is quite proud of it; is proud to now that she begins to want to see him; wants to see her and hear her sweet voice and if he has any regrets about meeting her it is a fear he will not be able to make her as happy as he would like to; comments on the \"miserable old widowers\" who visit her, but has so much confidence in her that he is not very uneasy as of yet. 6pp ALS","Scope and Contents Disappointed that he could not visit on Saturday and says he must come the following Saturday; the young men plan to give a \"pic-nic\" on Wednesday and she looks forward to it with great anticipation; expects to have her picture taken that morning and will send him one as soon as she gets them; is sorry Miss Cora Vaughn and Mrs. Joe Gay are sick; wonders how many people he has told of their engagement and reminds him that she did not give him permission to tell many people; does not want him to read and reread her letters as they will not bear so much inspectin as she is \"afraid I always write straight as I talk.\" 5pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Had a very gloomy day on Saturday because he could not visit his \"dear sweet little girly\" and her sadness added to the gloom; Mrs. [Joe] Gay is feeling much better but Miss Core [Vaughn] may have a protracted spell; is feeling jealous of all of her other visitors; mentions two charming widows have moved to town but reassures her she she is the only one he loves; wants her to write a letter to Sister Bogart soon as she complains of recieving no response to her letter; sends her a kiss and will bring another if she gives him permission. 5 pp. ALS","Thanks him for the box of beautiful flowers; went to a dance and had a spendid time; her escort was a nice young man studying pharmacy in Baltimore; wore some of the flowers to the dance; wrote to Mrs. Bogart; scolds him for telling so many people of their engagement; wonders what his children say about their engagement; wonders who Miss Lelia has been going around with so often. 5pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Asks what she will do about dancing when he moves to Franklin as all the people are either married or intensely religious so it is near impossible to get up a dance; may not be able to visit on Saturday as \"I have my hands full of sick people...and I am nearly broken down with fatigue\"; has not told many people of their engagement but everyone seems to know; Nell and Fent are devoted to her; Nell often says he \"has no right to say sweet things of anyone except Miss Mag, and if you don't quit it, I will write and tell her of it\"; Dick says little about the arrangement. 4pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Received his letter and has has the \"blues\" all evening since reading that he may not visit on Saturday; read his words and a few tears came to her eyes; cannot excuse him if he does not come Saturday; wonders if Dick will always be stiff in her company or if he will like the home he has now better than the one he will soon have; detected a little sarcasm in his last letter when commenting on her dancing and escorts; thanks maybe she should not tell him of her escorts; if he does not come on Saturday she will not let him have one of her photographs; feels she could \"weep a barrel of tears, my heart is heavy as lead\"; says she would not give up her friends as many other couples seem to do, but Dr. McGingan says she will be so devoted to her home that she will forget there is anyone else alive; asks him to tel Nell to keep an ear open to hear how many \"sweet things\" he says to the widows. 7pp ALS","Very sorry to hear he was sick; disappointed he could not visit; must come as soon as he is ableand if he is sick for too long he must get Nell to write him; went to church with Dr. McGingan; asks if he recieved her picture; wonders if he has seen Mrs. Bogart; read a letter from Mrs. Bogart to her [MG's] cousin Sir Whitaker in which she [Mrs. Bogart] said she felt so decied by some people she thought were her friends; wonders who Mrs. Bogart means. 3pp. ALS","Very sorry to he is not well and hopes he is not getting typhoid fever; heard that he receieved a visit from Mr. and Mrs. Bogart; Nell wrote and said her [MG's] letter did him more good than medicine; is much obliged to Nell for writing while he has been sick; Dr. Smith visited and gave them away when he told he has seen them riding and at church quite often and thought it must mean something; begs him to get well as she wants a letter from him so much. 5pp ALS","Went to a feast organized by the young men of the baseball club and had a spendid time; will begin working on some of her clothes next week; wonders when he will be able to write; the young men are planning another dance but does not intend to go; wonders if he has thought of her since he has been sick; asks hm not to let her letters lie around.","Scope and Contents The attack of sickness he had was quite violent, perhaps the most severe he has had in twelve years; is now fully restored except his strength; the picture she sent was for a time misplaced but has been found and often inspected ever since; \"Absence will never conquer the love which I bear for my sweet Marguerite, and if anything should prevent our marriage, I shall love you still, to the end of my days\"; did not intend to sound sarcastic when he spoke of her going dancing with another escort; knows of no one except his children, himself, and Mr. Bogart's Family who dance; if Mrs. Bogart continues to object to his loving her [MG] \"then she [Mrs. B] must object, that's all\"; gratified that she thought of him at the feast on Friday but hops she did not miss the dancing afterwards because of him; had six doctors and four preachers visit him during his sickness; wonders if he can visit her during the week as he does not think he can wait until Saturday. 13 pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Has been terribly disappointed at not recievng a letter from her in several days; would like to visit her in several days; would like to visit her on Saturday and call on her before and after supper; is about well and has resumed regular work, \"though I have not quite regained my flesh\"; was at the Bogart's on Tuesday night but neither one mentioned her. 4pp ALS","Scope and Contents Wonders if his \"little girley\" is sick, too, as he has recieved no letter from her all week; if recoeves a letter from her that evening then will visit her the next day either on the morning train or the Raleigh Express; asks her to write right away to relieve his troubled mind. 3pp ALS","Scope and Contents Her letter reached him and made him very sad with the news she had been sick; her sickness presents yet another obstacle in his visiting, and he wonders how long this will continue; intends to perservere until every last obstacle is overthrown; went on a river boat excursion organized by Mr. Bogart; chatted with some of the young ladies but spent most of his time among the married couples with whom he is very popular; says that if the \"miserable doctors\" in Enfield don't cure her soon he will go and take charge of the case himself; wonders what Mrs. Bogart said in her letter to her [MG]; will go to Norfolk and V[irginia] Beach if he cannot visit her. 5pp ALS","Scope and Contents Her health has improved though she feels \"right bad from the medicine\"; asks if he can visit her on Tuesday or Wednesday; is quite anxious to see himl before she got sick she was \"sewing some of my wedding garments\"; wants to see him as soon as his train arrives in Enfield. 2pp ALS","Scope and Contents Is just about well; wants to see him \"terribly bad\" and asks him to visit the next evening if he camn; will not thank him for the flowers he sent but will tell him all about them when he visits; has so many things to tell him that \"I am afraid I will talk you most to death.\" 3pp ALS","Her letter informing him of her recovery afforded him great pleasure; will visit as soon as she tells him when he should come; just recieved her letter of the 24th and will visit the 27th of June. 3 pp. ALS","Received his letter and is glad of his arrival on the following day; while she was visiting in Franklin a man opened a livery stable with lovely horses so they can go riding when he visits; is not tired of his letters and loves to read them. 3pp ALS","Scope and Contents Arrived home safely and upon his arrival found many anxious people sick at home so he was kept busy until ten that evening; his visit to Enfield was one of the happiest memories of his life, and his thoughts often linger there; \"the dignified, pleasant and agreeable manner of your mother- and the innocent lively, girlish and captivating spirit of your 'big-little' sister, added largely to the pleasure of my visit, and I really felt while with them that I was in the house of my friends\"; Mr. Bogart continues to tease him and asked many questions about his [JFB's] trip; is more anxious to see her than he was before he went to Enfield and cannot stand the idea of not seeing her for two or three months; tried hard to conceal his \"really sad feelings when I left you\" as there were several hours around; wonders if she feels the same sadness; Nell complains of not receiving a letter from her. 8pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Recieved his letter and hopes he does not break himself down again tending to all the sick people; everyone that met him liked him so much; Walter and Caddie thought him splendid and Walter said \"while I am not at all anxious to get rid of you, it would give me pleasure to give you away to him\"; went to visit Cousi Sir Whitaker who tried to tease her about him; Cousins Minnie and Joe Whitaker visited the other evening and Minne played the piano which made her [MG] wish he had been there; Mr. McGignan has given her a tonic to rid of the chills and to clear her \"complection\"; wonders if he feels more convinced since his visit that she is the one for him to lovel reminds him that should he find someone else he feels he can love better than he must tell her an dif she knows it is the best for him then she can bear it; the young men in the town now understand why she does not go out often; Mama and Bessie were pleased with him and thought he did not seem a bit like a stranger; would be glad to see him any time and would like him to come during the week again; does feel a growing love for him and the more love he shows his love for her the more her love for him grows. 11pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Received her letter and was delighted to hear from his \"little girley\"; there is no use in giving him permission to break their engagement as he loves her too well; as she is so much the younger of the two it is she who might grow tired of the arrangement; \"it is my desire and my prayer, with my whole heart, that you may never regret your promise to marry me, and if you are sure that you love me, well enough to make me your life long companion, then you need fear nothing else\"; Mrs. B[orgart] spoke very affectionately of her and wondered when they were to be married; Mrs. J.C. Parker is still ill with typhoid fever and he feels very uneasy about her; would like to visit during the week he may see the most of her. 5pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Received his letter and his \"quarrel\" but is afraid she cannot write a long letter this time either; Dr. McGingan took her to church Sunday evening; asked Dr. McGingan how hw liked him [JFB} and the response was positive; Mr. Pittman meant, when he said that he [JFB] would be \"devoured\" on his next visit to Enfield, that because he was so well liked in town on his next visit he would be taken away from her; another \"pic-nic\" at Bellamy's Mill; heard that Nell and Mrs. B[ogart] could not get home one night due to a storm; is sewimg more garments and reading Scribner's Magazine; the weather is melting and dusty. 5pp ALS","Scope and Contents Wonders if she is angry with him and hesitates to call her \"my own little girley\" since she only addressed him as \"my dear friend\" and closed with \"your true friend\" in the last letter; wonders why she is so formal unless she doubts his sincerity; is pleased with the compliments her friends have paid him; Dr. Smith wonders when he [JFB] will visit Enfield again; had little time to entertain Mr. Smith as he was too busy; thought many times how i needed you to preform this service\"; the children send their love to Miss Mag; Dick is very anxious to go to Lexington, [VA] and attend the Virginia Military Institue; would like to visit about the first of August; writes a love poem expressing his sorrow at her abscence from him; thinks she will think him foolish for writing such a poem; the weather has been \"as hot as old so I can make it\"; is warned of the necessity of closing [the letter] as it is nearly train time. 7pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Has not lost confidence him; was not was not worried at all about the \"quarreling\"; asks if he mean what he said about her ability to entertain, and he did then she takes it as quite a compliment; is much oliged to Miss Flora for the invitation to hurry and move to Franklin; wonders if she [Miss Flora] will visit often and explain how he likes things prepared; knows little about housekeeping but will do the best she can; would like him to visit anytime he likes to come; \"the little piece of poetry was mighty sweet\"; Caddie [Pittman] and Dr. McG[ingan] have prepared a hymn for Sunday's service and she wishes he could hear it as \"you are so fond of music\"; reminds him that he had said he would be so busy in October that he would rather put off their marriage, \"now perhaps you will be busy in November, too. Now I want you to be candid with me, hadn't you rather be married in the spring?... I mean will it be more convenient for you?\" 9pp ALS","Scope and Contents Mentions that November provides him with as much leisure as any other month, and he does not need to postpone their marriage until the spring unless the postponement is more in accordance with her wishes; is still very busy with the sick; Dr. Smith brought him a nice frame for her photograph; feels she could  \"entertain handsomely in any society... you must not let your natural modesty prevent you from showing your real worth\"; is not trying to make her jealous, but he took a very pretty young lady out riding and would like her to guess who she was; expects all young house keepers to be awkward at first, but \"I will exercise that patience, which my love for you and your inexperience suggests, feeling fully assured that with proper time you will be equal to the best.\" 8pp ALS","Scope and Contents Thought that if they waited until the spring to be married this would give him time to find out if he really loves her as much as he says he does; she has always said she would rather be married in the fall than any other time of the year; cannot guess you the \"pretty young ladie\" he took riding was; is not jealous that he goes with the pretty young ladies as he goes with as she goes out with the young men and her being jealous would not be fair; has been out in the country with Mama and Bessie \"most two weeks\"; Aunt Joe [Branch] will leave soono to visit Sallie who she has not seen since her [Sallie's] marriage; thinks Dr. Smith looks feeble and is worried he cannot stand long drives in the warm weather. 9 pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Cannot get time to go to Norfolk as he is still overwroked; he has three or four cases of typhoid fever on hand; she has given him all the opprotunites to \"break off\" their engagement if he so desires- asks her she doubts that he really loves her; wonders if she wants him to break off their engagement or she would like to; \"I did not make the proposal to you because I speciffically desired to get married, but solely for the reason that I loved you so intesely that I could not resist it\"; wants to know frankly what she thinks of the matter and would not bind her unless she felt fully satisfied that she loves him and could be happy with him; his faults outnumber hers tenfold; if she has found someone who would be more congenial then asks her to let him know and \"I will release you no matter how bitter the dissapointment\"; cannot tell her the name of the young lady he took riding; wishes to go to Norfolk again before he visits her so he can finalize matters with the rings; hopes Dr. [A.S.] Smith will be able to perform the ceremony at their marriage; Mrs. Bogart is organizing a play called \"Among the Breakers\" for an entertainment at the Episocopal Church- Dick and Nell are in the play; sends his love to her mother and sister. 9pp ALS","Scope and Contents Received his letter and drank in every word; knows from the tone of his letter that she had wounded his feelings and she feels very sorry for it; begs his pardon \"a thousand thousand time\" for giving him extra worries; has never met anyone she liked half as much as her \"dear doctor\"; promises to marry him in the first part of November; fears he will get sick from being so busy; since she moves to Franklin she will try to make the best of it when he is busy and \"always be at the front door with open arms to receive you\"; wants to see him so much especially now she has hurt his feelings; doesnot get lonely out in the country as she keeps busy and their is company opten. 8pp ALS","Scope and Contents Compares the number of sick patients he has to the old adage \"when it rains, it pours\" and his work is on the increase rather than the decrease; does not remember ever seeing such an epidemic of typhoid fever; Mr. J.C. Parker's mother died oh typhoid fever and his wife and sister have the same illness; fears Dick will be sick for he has had some chills and often complains; her letter was so full of apologies that he could not recieve them all, but freely forgives all she asked him to forgive her for; his feelings were not wounded by her letter [17 July 1888] he merely thought she doubted his sinceity or wanted to be released from the engagement; fears she has lost her fondness for amusment as she has not been to any of the Balls or parties all summer. 7 pp ALS","Has not got time to write him a long letter as she must help Aunt Joe [Branch] get ready to go out; Aunt Joe received a letter from Mr. Bogart asking if she would take Mrs. Bogart and the children to ward for several weeks as Franklin is so sickly he is anxious for them to leave, and if Aunt Joe could take them he wondered if Walter and Caddie [Pittman] could; Caddie does not want to ward them because she is so young and very little experienced at such a thing; visited with Sadie McGuigan the other day; gives her love to Nell, Dick, and Fent. 5pp. ALS","Supposes she has returned to the country eith her mother by now where she [MG] amuses herself with sewing and reading; \"I believe you are quite domestic and industrious. That is very nice in veiw of the probably change from Miss Maggie Gunter to Mrs.--\"; notices that she has become quite Methodistic; Mrs. Bogart has abandoned the idea of leaving Franklin for the summer; hopes to see her soon. 3pp ALS","Scope and Contents Is staying with her neighbor, Mrs. Parker, whose daughter is away and she [Mrs. Parker] is so lonely wants her [MG] to stay with her for a long time; visited Caddie [Pittman] who is doing well; received a letter from Mrs. Bogart who has the \"blues\"; is real glad he thinks her domestic and industrious; loves to sew and keep house in order but does not know a great deal about it; if he loves chocolatecake she can make that anytime for him; wishes he will get in the habit of going to church every Sunday; wants him to give Dick medicine before he gets sick in bed. 5pp ALS","Scope and Contents Is becoming weary of his constant rounds to the sick; presents her witha little \"quarrel\" and complains of her short letter in response since she has more time than he; hope to see her again in a week or two if the epidemic of [typhoid] fever does not set in again; Mrs. Bogart opnly speaks of her in kindness and with affection now; will be pleased to go to church with her accompanying him, but reminds her that there is no day of rest for Doctors on the Sabbath day too; Miss Marnie Parker has been so ill with typhoid she has not even been told of her mother's death; was caught in the rain without an umbrella and now has a severe cold; felt a little lonely the other day and whenever he feels lonely \"my little girley is the first thought that ever enters my head\" Dr. Barnes, an old friend, visited the other evening and spied her picture on the wall and wondered what he must do to get into the good graces of the pretty girls; told Dr. Barnes that Providence must work for him as it did him [JFB]. 7 pp. ALS","Wonders how he feels; Saturday [28 July 1888] was her birthday and she turned 21; received a lace colar as her only gift which Mrs. Parker gave her; fears Marnie Parker will not survive the typhoid fever and feels sorry for Mr. J.C. Parker; is very pleased he wishes for her to drive away the lonely hours; apologizes for the short letters but cannot seem to write at the moment. 4pp. ALS","Heard from Nell that he was sick and that she [Nell] had been sick today; tells him to hurry and get well and come to Enfield; Dr. McGuigan visited the other night and his fear of having to go home in a rain storm turned out to be unneeded because they never had a storm just wind and not even a particle of rain thought it is much needed; dreamt the other night that he came to her and said he did not love her but loved her Cousin Lic Whitaker; Sue Whitaker is boarding with them in Enfield; asks how Marnie Parker is getting on; hopes he gets well soon. 5 pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Is happy to hear through Nell he is getting better; a dance is planned soon but she does not plan to attend because she has concluded she no longer likes dancing; wants to see him \"real much\"; has tried for three or four days to get flowers to send him but the dry weather makes them impossible to find; received two letters from Miss Flora and greatly appreciates them; asks him to hurry and write. 7pp. ALS","Since everybody in the house is napping she decided to take the opprotunity to write him; spent the day first reading the Bible then reading a book entitled The Young Christian; for the remainder of the day when no one was talking to her she spent her time thinking about him; is thinking of visiting a cousin of hers soon and spending a few days; wishes she knew something funny to write and make him laugh and forget being sick; wonders if he had the typhoid fever; Bessie [Gunter] sends her kidest regards. 7pp ALS","Heard from Nell that he was very much better and was delighted to hear this; decided not to visit her cousin; received an invitation from a young man who is a distant cousin to go up to Warrenton, [VA] but declined his offer; if Nell cannot write asks him to have Dick or Miss Flora write. 3pp. ALS","Hears from Miss Flora that he is much better and hopes he will get well soonas he has been sick for so long; greatly appreciates the many letters Nell and flora have written keeping him informed as to his sickness; has heard Dick plans to go to Lexington [VA], [to attend Virginia Militiary Institute], and knows he [JFB] will miss him [RBB] dreadfully; heard from Mrs. Bogart recently. 4pp. ALS","Managed to gather some flowers together for him and willl send them by the evening post; misses his letters and hopes he will be better soon and can write; Aunt Joe [Branch] should be home again in two or three weeks; sends her love to all. 3pp. ALS","Requests her to go to the Express office that evening. 1p. ALS","Is happy to hear he can sit up again and begs him not to do anything imprudent and cause a relapse; is sorry to hear that Dick is sick; had a gentleman caller who stayed and stayed making her think she would never have a chance to write him; Dr. McGingan looks dreadful and has been sick. 3pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Thanks her for her \"sweet remembrance\" of him during his long and tedious illness; the illness he just passed through surpasses anything he has ever had- six weeks in bed and unable to go out; Dick has been ill with the same fever the past two weeks; the fever is distinctively new and he has nicknamed it the \"D[evi]l's fever\"; Dick feels his illness may interfere with his going to V[irgini]a Miltary Institute; his long illness has demorlaized him as he is so far behind in his work and has suffered many heavy losses; weighed 185 lbs. before his illness and now weighs 130; will visit to see her as soon as his strength returns and he can put on a repectable appearance; the extent of hisillness had not been made known to her until he was out of danger. 4pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Delighted at receiving a letter from him after his long spell of fever; warns him not to go out too soon and catch cold or stay out after the dew fals in the evening; wonders if he couls not get someone to help him in his office; cannot help but give him advice because she is so intersted in his welfare; Aunt Joe [Branch] has not yet returned home; is sorry about Dick's being sick; feels sorry for poor Mrs. B[ogart] who does not feel as though she has anyone to tell her problems to; Mrs. Bogart never mentions his name in letters to her [MG]; has made all the \"wedding garments\"; tells him to \"hurry and get your strength and tale a tonic as so to get your flesh\"; heard that Mr. Campbell died and it made her sad to hear of a young person's death; asks him not to let her letters get scattered around as \"someone might get hold of them and be very much amused.\" 9pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Can see from his handwritting that he is somewhat nervous which is the result of his illness; cannot walk from his house to his office yet so he take a horse and buggy; will probably take him six to eight weeks to recover his strength and vitality; would like to visit her the first of next month [Oct.] if Dick's condition permits it; Dick is brokenhearted about the thought of being able to attend school [Virginia Military Institute] this session; he may have to wait a year and this could affect his whole future; her letters were well taken care of during his sickness and promptly locked up after being read; Mrs. B[ogart] visits Dick often; the last time she [Mrs. Bogart] visited she remarked that her [MG's] picture did not do her justice; everyone in town while he was sick said \" Miss Maggie would cure me much sooner than the doctors\"; thinks she will \"suit splendidly for a poor man's wife\"; Fent says they should appoint the [wedding] day as he is anxious for them to marry; since Mr. Campbell's death no arrangements have been made for a new male teacher; had his bed turned so he could face her picture and has been reminded of her constantly during his illness. 9pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Delighted that he can go down to his office now; is sorry to hear about Dick and wonders if he [JFB] cannot give him something to cure that \"miserable old fever\"'; wonders if the fever will disappear when they have frost; is glad Mrs. Bogart likes her; remembers Mrs. Bogart's attitude towards them the morning after that night they stayed up so late; Aunt Joe [Branch] came home Monday; wonders if Miss Marnie Parker ever fully recovered from her fever; asks if Mr. Brownly ever teases him about her as Mr. Brownly sees exactly how many letters he [JFB] receives from her; sends her love to the children. 6pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Is able to walk to the office but it tires him out; is gradually recovereing \"my flesh and strength\"; Fent really wants to see them married and wants her to come home as soon as possible; Nell says she [MG] treats her mean because she [MG] no longer writes to her since he has been well; Dick is somewhat better though his fever is still not checked; he [Dick] is becoming quite restless; wrote to General Smith [President of Virginia Military Institute] to find out if Dick could enter in the middle of October; Mr. Brownly knows of the frequency of their correspondence as do Mr. Knight and Mr. [Walter] Urguhart; Miss Marnie Parker has fully recovered; remembers that the size of the ring she wanted, made of her old family jewelry, would just fit over his little finger, but also remembers her saying something about having the band flat, square, or round and wonders which; wonders if the engagement right was not to be a little smaller; has had an extraordinary bad luck this year; but has one bright episode which more than compensates for all the clouds- \"my good fortune in meeting my 'little girley'\"; Mr. Bogart is down with another attack of rheumatism; notes that her last letter was a little brief and asks if she can't write a longer one next time. 8pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Went to Brinkleyville to visit a cousin and a schoolmate and had a real pleasant visit; Dr. Smith's home is near where she stayed and on Saturday night two young men called on her; sone night while there several of the young ladies and gentlemen in the neighborhood heard she was there and stopped to visit; the young ladies took turns on the piano and there was music all during the evening; thought of him during the evening because she remembers his fondness for music; has not been to visit Aunt Joe [Branch] yet; is glad that his children like her as she would hate it if they did not; does not care that he has people of him engagement as she expects if she ever goes to Franklin again it will be as a \"Mrs\" so it really makes no difference who knows; wonders what he will do about Mr. Bogart being sick so much; asks if he thinks Mr. Bogart can hold out much longer if he drinks as he did last winter; is happy to know that she can be the means of brightening up the cloudy spots in his pathway; wonders if they must be married after the first of November and wants him fully restored and in good health; also about the date because she has written to a friend in Richmond [VA] for the wedding dress and the freiend said if she wanted to make the dress she would have a better idea what the fall styles are; the ring he would like to have fixed for her fitover his little figner and she would like a round band that is not very wide; the \"engagement ring\" did not quite fit over his little finger; was disappointed he did not mention when he would come see her; sends her best love to the children. 10 pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Received her letter and had suspected the cause of its delay; is glad that she enjoyed her stay in Brinkleyville and is always happy when he knows that his \"dear little girley\" is happy; asks if she is drifting away from her \"dear doctor\" after so long an abscence and being with the nice young men; knows how true his \"little girley\" is and is not afraid to trust her anywhere; Dick's condition is improving; hopes to go to Norfolk soon; would like to visit hr the 10th or 11th of October; is recuperatingrapidly now; does not know how they will fix a definite time for thir marriage until he sees her; as far as his arrangements are concerned for the happy event everything remains to be done; hopes to arrange a wedding date sround the 15th or 20th of November; Fent is very much afraid that he [JFB] will do something to displease her; there has been aprotracted meeting at the Methodist Church and there have been three or four converts. 10pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Was happy to receive his letter; hopes he does not do anything to set his health back; the fall has come and he wonders if he ever has the \"blues\" in the fall; thik it sad to see all the leaves fall, the flowers fie, and everything looks sad; wonders how many books he has read in his Bible and tells him not to depend on her for what is right and just because she does not always do what is right and just; is glad he was only jesting in his letter about drifting from her \"dear doctor\"; is glad Dick is better and wondres if he will be able to go to school in the middle of October; Mr. Bullock has a farm near Enfield and he always liked her father, and, as he always liked her father, he always visits her family when in Enfield; does not want him to work himself to death for their marriage, and she cn wait to be married until after Christmas; tells him to hurry and visit because she has many things to tell him and to ask him; tells him to find the time to attend the protracted meeting [at the Methodist Church]. 8pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Received her letter; led to believe at the letter's beginning that she was troubled about something as the subject of the \"blues\" was introduced; knowing that his \"little girley\" was sad left him in the same condition; has not read any books in the Bible only a few chapters; will resume reading as time permits him as he has not forgotten his promise; went to Norfolk and met a nice young lady he chatted with for half an hour and when they parted Fent threatened to \"tell Miss Mag how you carry on with other girls\"; purchased the \"engagement ring\" and ordered the other ring which should be ready on the 10th [October]; plans to visit on the 10th or 11th; Dick is improving gradually; was pleased at how thoughtful and considerate she was regarding his difficulties during the year and her willingness to do whatever is best under the circumstances confirmed in him the \"essential characteristics which go to a true woman in you\";cannot secrue a carpenter to do the bathroom until spring; Nell is complaining as usual because she [MG] does not sit down immeadiately upon receipt of her lettters and answer them; Nell anxiously awaits her 12th birthday which occues on the 14th [October]. 8pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Is visiting Aunt Joe [Branch] who has been telling her all about her [JB's] pleasant trip; cannot write a long letter because she has shoppig to do for her mother and wants to go before the crowd gets there; \"There is always such a crowd of darkeys in town on Saturdays this time of year\"; received a not from her dressmaker to please send the dresses by the 15th [October] so she can have them ready on time [for the wedding] ; has many things to arrange but cannot do so until she sees him and they can decide on the exacting [wedding] time; tells hmi to tell Fent that it is right for him [JFB, jr} to report to her how many girls he [JFB] flirts with; will get Nell a birthday present; the weather is pleasant and the Enfield air might do him good. 5pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Wrote a note to her telling her to enquire for a package at the Express office; expects to visit on Wednesday the 10th [October]; Dick is still confined to his bed and the fever continues though it has lessened; is regaining his weight rapidly but his lost strength is returning slowly; is at the office every night until 1 o'clock and is \"becoming heartily tired of it\" 3pp ALS","Scope and Contents Received the box of flowers which was \"the lovliest box of flowers I ever say\"; showed them to several ladies visiting Aunt Joe [Branch]; thinks him so nice to remember her; is delighted he is coming to visit; Dr. McGingan asks him to feel free to come and visit while he [JFB] is in Enfield; tried to buy a book of poems for Nell but found nothing suitable so bought \"a glove, and handkerchief box\" 5pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Went to church for the first time since his sickness; could have worked all day, but the remembrance of her and the \"commandment to keep the holy day\" restrained him from working; Nell was highly delighted with her present; Mrs. Bogart visited for an hour after church and \"joked me very nicely and pleasantly about you.: 3pp. ALS","Had the most lonely feeling the day he left [Enfield]; visited Caddie [Pittman] who entertained her [MG] very nicely; Caddie expressed regrets at not being able to go see him; Dr. McGingan visited Sunday and wished her a lot of good wishes in the future and payed [sic] him [JFB] high compliments; says he [JFB] found the way to the hearts of a good many of her friends; told Dr. McGingan all of their [wedding] plans; her dresses arrived and she took them to her dressmaker who had begun to work on them; mentions her navy blue travelling dress and crimson morning dress; has not decided if she will attend to the [Wheldon] Fair in Franklin; sends her love to the children. 7pp. ALS","Wonders why he has not written; Cousin Liv Whitaker asks her all about him, and so she [MG] told her the day and hour [of the wedding]; asked Miss Mattie Whitaker to play the wedding march; has asked four ushers but has only heard from Cousins Jow Whitaker and Sam Whitfield who hate for her to get married soon and are sorry she is leaving soon; wants him to invite all his gentlemen friends [to the wedding]; will write to Mrs. Bogart and tell her of their plans; cannot go to the [Wheldon] Fair in Franklin; sends her love to the children. 7pp ALS","Has not forgotten her; has been absent from home for two or three days- went to Jerusalem [VA]; went to attend a public examinatio of teachers and now has a mass of papers to examine; they must be content knowing they will be inseparable soon; must go to Norflk, VA soon to put his tailor to work; the ring he had made of her old jewelry is very pretty; has at last engaged a carpenter to do the bathroom; is gradually regaining his strength; Dick has imrpved in health; if it is too late for Dick to attend [Virginia Military Institute] this session he will send him [RB] to William and Mary College; Mrs. Bogart is silent to him on the subject [ of their wedding] but is always quizzing the children; Mr. and Mrs. Walthour- Mr. Bogart's sister and brother-in-law - are visitng for two or three weeks; they [ the Bogart's and Walthour's] were teasing Nell and asking her when her new mother was coming and if she [NB] loved her; has told Flora, Net, Cousin Mollie, and Aunt Bet all about their marriage plans and Nettie and Aunt Bet will accompany him to Enfield on the 5th of December [their wedding day]; if she can come to the [Wheldon] Fair he will take the time to go; Fent is very anxious to receive a letter from her; heard the [Wheldon] fair will be a failure as the Director and stockholders \"have done nothing this year to give it a boane.\" 15pp","Scope and Contents Had only one good day for the Franklin [Wheldon] Fair and this last day is \"miserably unfair\"; the drizzling rain kept the crowds back; met her [Aunt Joe] Branch in the Fair grounds and they pleasantly chatted; has worked himself nearly to death in trying to catch up with his work; does not believe she wants to see his work; does not believe she wants to see him before the 5th of December [their wedding day]; both his brother [ Benjamin Bryant] and Mr. Robert J. Camp have accepted to \"wait on them\" [JFB and MG] at the wedding; Mr, Bogart and Mr. Walthouse convinved him to take a trip down the river for the day; Fent prizes her letter highly; will go to Norfolk to see his tailor and have her ring changed; Dick wants her to write him a letter too; the children send their best love. 7pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Was surprised but gratified at her prompt reply to his asking her to write; as he has not been to school for several months and has \"never learned to write but a little, I have secured the services of \"Pa-Pa\" to as as mny scribe \"and will the writing, and dictation is his the ideas are mine\"; watched pa-Pa very closely at the Wheldon Fair and he behaved himself nicely; Dick is much metter; Nell is sick some but he hopes she will not be too sick as they had their share of sickness for the year; \"You just ought to see what a stout, tall and hearty boy I am\"; is very anxious to start school, but Pa-Pa has not yet decided where he and Nell will go; Mr. Campbell's [his former teacher] made him very sad. 5pp.ALS","Scope and Contents Did not manage to finish all his business in Norfolk so will have to return at another time; took \"little Kitty\" [Lydia Gabriella Bryant, JR. his daughter] to Norfolk with him; Mrs. Bogart told Dick that she [MG] did not love him [JFB] and that they were both very foolish and would regret [getting married]; also said that she [MG] was too young for him; wants her to weigh well all the objections other people seem to find with their marriage; Mr. Bogart teased him and said the whole thig was absurd; both of them speak of her in complimentary terms; will attend a Democratic meeting in Jerusalem, [VA] at which J[ohn] RandolphTucker and Senator John W. Daniel will speak; tells her she must have a prayer book on hand to drill him in the [wedding] ceremony. 9pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Received the rings which fit beautifully; is sorry Mrs. Bogart does not know her better; as when he asked her to marry him she weighed the question quite seriously in her mind, and when she said yes she meant every word and has not had one moment's regret; tells him to ask Dr. Smith to marry them; is sorry to have come between his and Mrs. Bogart's friendship;, but did not realize she was doing so until it was too late; is almost ready for their wedding; has told him \"right much\" about her feelings and will tell him more one day. 9pp. ALS","Is sorry to have caused her worry by telling her what Mrs. Bogart said; is glad the rings fit so nicely; does not want her to pay him for the rings as soon as she, rings and all, would be in his possession which is the same as payment; his sincere love will cause him to strive to make her content and happy; Dick tells him plainly that he does not approve of Mrs. Bogart's words to him; his friends, Mr. John Pettigrew advised him to let no one influence their plans; will get Dr. McG[uigan] to attend their marriage license; Nell is still quite sick;the children send their love. 7pp. ALS","Though Mrs. Bogart's words did worry her, they did not change her mind about what she thought was right ; will enclose a letter from Mrs. Bogart but asks him not to mention it to anyone; has not invited Mrs. Bogart to the wedding because she [Mrs. B] said that if she [MG] married him she would not attend the wedding; Mrs. R.O. Edwards wanted to visit and attend the Wheldon Fair; hopes he does not get sick again; admires and admires her ring; would like to have Ellen and Mr. Beauman at the dining; thinks that selecting a companion for life is something everyone can judge best for themselves; hopes he likes the hat that goes with her traveling suit; wonders where Dick will go to school. 13pp ALS","Scope and Contents Mrs. Bogart says she is done with her opposition to their marriage; will ask Mr. and Mrs. Bogart to their dining [reception] and to their wedding; Nell's health has improved; Dick said thart he has not been turned against her; his suit [ for the wedding] will be black; the children send their love; mention the upcoming elections and believes that \"the salvation almost, of the entire country depends on [Grover] Cleveland's election\". 8pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Is very pleased to receive her [Maggie's] letter as he is upset about the \"Black Republicans\" defeating their President; fears this political surprise will ruin the country; praises her saying he will \"get decidedly the best of the bargain\" when they marry; didn't go to Norfolk due to his depression over the presidental defeat; is also troubled because Dick is to leave next week for Lexington; the carpenters continue to work on the bathroom; Nell has almost recovered from her illness and will start back to school next week; hopes they will have good weather on the 5th; the children send their love. 7pp. ALS","Wants to write as nice letters as he writes; feels sorry for him about the election; wonders if he went to Norfolk; understands him [James] not wanting to send Dick to Lexington but she will look forward to having him [Dick] home with them next summer; wants to see Dr. Smith's reaction when he [James] asks Dr. Smith to marry them since he is so fond of marrying people; glad Nedd is well again; asks him to ask her [Nell] to write to her [Maggie] before she is back in school; Dr. NcGuigan came to see her and thought her ring was lovely; he is helping with some of the details with the hrses and carriage so he [James] won't be bothered; sends love to the children and especially to him. 5pp. ALS","Bessie received her [Maggie's] letter and answered it; they have fun looking for Maggie's letters; she has been trying to make a dress for Bessie even though she cannot get much sewing done, she wants to get it done by Christmas and then come see her [Maggie]; very anxious to see Andrew; Aunt Annie looks so much better than she did in the summer; Mrs. Davis moved her things to Wheldon where she will live;a lot of people from Enfield went to the Rocky Mount Fair; sends her lvoe and a kiss from Andrew. 3pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Is preparing to leave that evening or tomorrow to take Dick to school; saw Dr. Smith who said he would be honoured to marry them and that she was a sweet girl; he wants to invite many people but also wants it to be \"quiet for a while\" since they will proably be tired from their trip; is worried Dr. Smith isso old he may forget the wedding day and time; will send a letter to him in a week or two. 3pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Must tell her all about his trip to Richmond; glad he has given up the idea of the family \"dining\" at the wedding since they will be tired and also thinks \"those kinds of things so stiff and formal\"; Cousin Liv Whitaker came last Sunday and asked about him and wanted to know when he first told her [Maggie] of his love; Liv thought the ring was beautiful; teased him about falling asleep in chuch; received a sweet letter from Miss Flora; Walter and Caddie Pittman went to Richmond yesterday; inquires if he saw them; asks if Dick hated leaving home; hopes he knows leaving is for the best; Nell hasn't sent a letter yet; is sorry the mail got confused and he didn't get a letter; afraid he will think she forgot him; she was sick but is better now.","Scope and Contents Is very concerned she has been ill; missed the connection with the Baltimore and Ohio R.R.; missed the Conference of Superintendents in Richmond; enjoyed the trip to Lexington with Dick; Dick seems pleased to be at VMI; asks why she didn't tell him more of Liv Whitaker's \"funny questions\" about him; remarks how Dick is an \"ambitious boy\"; little Nell is sick again; she [Nell] concealed her sickness at first so as not to interfere with his plans; asks about the \"near approach of the 5th\"; Franklin will be quiet after Christmas since nearly everyone there is married; hopes there will be some excitement; Fent is now intersted in catching rabbits; wishes he [Fent] could catch one as it would delight him [Fent]. 7pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Thought of him and how Nell was feeling this morning; expects a letter from him that evening; Aunt Joe consoled her last night; is obliged to Cousin Joe Batchelor for the nice compliments\"; hopes Dick isn't too homesick; assumes he will write to Dick to cheer him [Dick]; inquires if Mrs. Bogart has stayed with Nell; Remarks what a lovely day it is and hopes it will continue to be lovely. 5pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Is with Cousin Liv Whitaker this morning; is feeling well again; expresses she is a bit frightened since the wedding is so close; asks if he is scared at all; hopes he will be \"perfectly cool and composed\" when the time is at hand; afraid Nell won't like it if she [Maggie] tells her [Nell] what is \"right and proper\"; Cousin Liv leaves for Henderson tomorrow to the Methodist Conference; Liv sends her kindest regards to him; two weeks will be the day they are married. 5pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Looks forward to her letters that he feels \"something is missing\" unless he receives a letter from her; is hopeful she will be over her fears by the 5th; remarks he expects to keep cool; the weather is continually bad which has complicated his work and the work of the carpenters; recevied a letter from Dick for the first time; Dick is homesick and has concluded \"there is no place like home\"; Nell wants as well; sends regards to Liv Whitaker; Mr. and Mrs. Bogart have been invited on the 5th but will probably decline; there was a tournament there last Tuesday with only a small crowd due to the weather. 5pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Is staying with Sadie McGuigan; will go to Aunt Joe Branch's tonight; thought it might snow; asks him what is the reason he asks her questions she already has answered in letters; is glad he expects to \"be cool\" on the 5th; wants Nell to \"get well and strong\"; she [Nell] must have been in cold weather without proper attire which made her [Nell] ill; will see Ellen later; the marriage license has been bought; is sorry Dick is homesick; wants a long sweet letter from him; is becoming \"right anxious to see my dear doctor.\" 7pp. ALS","Always reads her letters several times; the reason he asked again about her health was because  he was still concerned; is glad the [license] has been made; is always thinking about her; is extremely concerned about Nell's condition; Nell seems sick much like Lizzie was; he didn't tell her of Nell's serious illness as he didn't want to disturb her and hoped Nell would get better; will write everyday about Nell's condition; hasn't told Dick how sick Nell is; Mrs. Bogart has visited Nell very often and Mr. Bogart two or three times; Nell doesn't want to disrupt their plans; Fent wishes she were there now; \"just one kiss, would be worth a million to me.\" 8pp. ALS","Scope and Contents The doctors have just been to see Nell; they all agree she is much better than yesterday; hopes he can leave her on the 4th; \"it [Nell's sickness] is about all that I can bear up under\". 2 pp ALS","Is extremely troubled about the news of Nell; wishes she could be there to help; if the marriage were postponed, everyone would understand; she is with Aunt Joe this week; thinks he should tell Dick of Nell's condition; he must tell her everything; Dr. McGuigan went to Suffolk last week and saw Mr. Bryant; Cousin Liv thinks she [Maggie] is very much in love with Dr. Bryant and she [Maggie] thinks she [Liv] is right; hopes everything will be all right. 6pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Is very glad Nell is better; hopes their wedding day will be as lovely as that day; Aunt Joe had a letter from Ellen which said she saw Nell and she [Nell] looked \"quite sick\"; hopes Fent won't get sick since he is the only one in the family who hasn't. 3pp. ALS","Scope and Contents If they put the marriage off it shoudb be \"some indefinite time\" since Nell could be sick for a while; he should tell her honestly what he wants to do; wants to comfort him; afraid his love for her has brough him more uneasy moments then pleasant\"; is worried about him that he will get sick as well; being together would put them in better spirits; tell Nell how sorry she [Maggie] is for her [Nell] and not to worry that she is ill at this time. 7pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Is difficult to decide what to do under the circumstances; proposes to put off the marriage for one week and wed on 12 December; thinks Nellie will be better by that time; wants to enjoy the marriage and the trip North free of worry; thinks their \"beginning in life together, should if possible be undder a clear sky, and not clouded ith trouble and gloom\"; hopes she will agree. 4pp. ALS","Is he glad he has decided to postpone the wedding until Nell is better; she will let everyone know; he must tell people there as well; he should write to Dr. Smith. 2pp. ALS","Thinks Nell has improved since he wrote on Saturday; the symptoms that resembled Lizzie's so much have disappeared; he feels more confident Nell will reover; plans to marry on the 12th; should be fine; wishes they could have married as planned on the 5th; the weather is lovely; notified the appropriate people about the postponement; the Bogarts \"talk very nicely now about our marriage.\" 3pp ALS","Scope and Contents Wishes the lovely weather of that day will continue throuhg next week; is wanting a letter from her; the train gets in later, so the mail is disrupted; Nell is \"gradually improving\"; is so glad they will soon be together. 4 pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Is sorry he didn't receive a letter when he expected one; hopes Nell got the flowers she [Maggie] sent; the white flowers were sent to her by an Aunt in Fla. for the assumed wedding on the 5th; wonders if Nell will be well enough that they may take a trip North; Dr. McGuigan told her to tell him [James] that everything is \"all right\"; thinks it was he who brought the lovely weather yesterday; is pleased Mr. Bogart is accompanying him [James] next week; asks him to write everyday. 5pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Wonders why he hasn't received \"a line\" from her since Monday; Nell received a \"sweet box of flowers\" with no card or postmark; they believe they are from her [Maggie]; he now thinks Nell may be out of danger; Miss Judie [the housekeeper] has left him due to the death of her only sister; Molly and Nettie are keeping house now and nursing Nell; Dick wrote him [James] and said he [Dick] is sorry he can't be at home when she comes; he will go to Norfolk tomorrow; Mr. B[ogart] is apparently on one of his \"high horses\" and has frightened his family; there was a big fire in town last night and several buildings were damaged. 4pp. ALS","He gladly received a letter from her on his return from Norfolk; thinks they will be able to take their trip but will cut it shorter than planned; Nell loves her flowers; he also fears bad weather next week; hopes they will be ready next week; will wrtie on Monday a last letter before they are married. 3pp. ALS","Scope and Contents She rushed to get the flowers for Nell in the mail that she \"clear forgot to put my card in\"; is sorry about Judie's misfortune and leaving; wants him to still watch Nell closely; feels sorry for Mrs. B[ogart] that her husband is being disagreeable; if he [Mr. Bogart] keeps on she [Maggie] does not want him to come next week; she broke a piece of her tooth off and will go to the dentist to have it fixed. 5pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Remarks this is the last time he will write to her as \"Miss\"; is sorry the weather is \"gloomy\" and was so nice before; asks if she is scared; feels a bit himself; Dr. Smith will stop in Enfield; asks her to make arrangements; if there are any changes in the schedule; Nell is still improving; will see her [Maggie] tomorrow. 3pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Wonders what he is doing; thinks they will be together tomorrow; has had lovely presents given to them; Aunt Joe saw Dr. Smith who said he could come up with you on Tuesday; can't realize that she won't be \"Miss\" any longer; looks forward to his letter that evening. 3pp. ALS","Has found her gloves and will come that night if that is all right. 1p. ALS","Scope and Contents Her letter reminded him of when they corresponded when courting; went to the barber shop; made his monthly report last night; have been visiting patients; they [the family] all miss her very much; remarks that she has \"won their hearts, as well a mine\"; is \"anxious for the two weeks to pass off as rapidly as possible\"; hopes she will have a good time; sends his love to everyone there and especially her. 3 pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Is glad she is enjoying her trip; is lonely without her; went to court yesterday at Jerusalem; Mrs. B[ogart] asked about her [Maggie]; saw Mr. Bogart on Sunday night and it reminded him of :old times\"; doesn't know what has \"gotten into\" Dick; didn't go to church on Sunday; is anxious for her return; doesn't know if he can meet her in Wheldon; wants to know if Bessie would come with her back to Franklin. 3pp. ALS","Wonders if she will write him that evening; will write Monday whether to expect him in Wheldon; misses her \"more and more everyday.\"","Is glad she will be home soon; has to go to [Brandville] on Sunday to see a patient; can't meet her in Weldon; Mr. Edwards will meet her. 1 p. ALS","Hopes she arrived safely; inquires how Bessie and her baby are; Nell went to a prayer meeting that night; [Fanny Bretlow] is improving; he wasn't angry she has to leave; doesn't like having her not there. 2 pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Has had a hard time since she left; saw several patients; made out monthly report; there was a surprise marriage between an old widow and widower in Franklin; it was the [\"slyest\"] thing he had ever heard of; hopes that Bessie and her baby's conditions are better; Fent was sorry he didn't get to say \"good-bye\" to her; asks her to write everyday. 2pp ALS","Is sincerely sorry about the death of Bessie's baby Lizzie; advises Bessie that she must have courage and know that time will heal her sorrow; hopes Bessie herself will recover soon; if she wants to stat longer than do; Cousin Mollie us wuth them at home until she [Maggie] returns. 3 pp ALS","Is very sorry to hear about Lizzie's death; sends her love to Bessie; she [Maggie] needn't come home until she's ready to leave. 2 pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Is glad she arrived safely; is glad her sister and mother are well; is adopting \"Fent's style\" of merely eating and sleeping at home; a heavy rain storm caused him to postpone his trip; is pleased her friends think she is looking so well; has not decided whether or not to go and see Nell in Norfolk; nothing much has happened since she left; is looking forward to her mother returning with her; wants to know all about her old friends.","Scope and Contents Misses her and thinks of her coming home; wants to know which day she will come home; he sends $200 which he thinks is enough for the trip in addition to what she has; went to the \"poor house\" and also to Norfolk; Kitty travelled with him; Nell was dissapointed that she didn't get a \"Thanksgiving box\"; Rev. Royall, who was a missionary in China, is their new minister; Mr. Hobday will leave for Albemarle County; asks her to come home soon.","Scope and Contents Was about \"half mad\" when he found out she wouldn't be home before Thursday; is glad that her mother will come as well; is disapponted that Kitty didn't get in touch with him; heard Mr. Hobdy at church preaching his farwell sermon; the Hobdays are sorry they cannot say goodbye to her; put up the stove and the feather bed \"was plaed in position\"; Rosa prepares all the meals; will go to Courtland to meet with the Board of Supervisors; there hasn't been too much sickness lately.","Has been sick since Christmas; is glad she (Mama) liked her work box; wants to go up for a visit; since (Teresa) has taken Sarah's place, Ruth has been taking care of Martha; send her love to all at Aunt Fannie's.","Scope and Contents Arrived safely there; met friends in Norfolk; took a steamer up to the Potomac; saw their Congressman Mr. Tyler; is cloudy and wet; will leave tomorrow evening; hasn't accomplished anything yet as far as his \"mission\" is concerned; will reach home either Saturday morning or night.","Wishes he had heard from her; has seen patients; has a meeting at the Co. school board; hopes she is having a good time; has a lot of work; Nell is sick and at Cousin Mollie's; thinks she should write since she has more time than he does; sends regards to friends; all send their love; is anxious for her return.","Scope and Contents Only writes on Sundays; wants to know everything she's up to; mentions Polly; she will make Polly a dress; has her room fixed up \"sweet\"; would like her (Maggie) to pay her (Fencie) a visit.","Has time to write since the baby is asleep; Mama is at church; asks how they are getting on in the hot weather; Mama and herself (Bessie) have sewn some; wants a pattern of Maggie's; Mary Mann lost her baby; Aunt Annie came over; wants to know when she will have her baby's (Andrew's) picture taken.","Disappointed Maggie couldn't come for a visit; hopes she will come next fall; Claude is improving a lot; is sewing a lot; Cousin Leila has had a little girl; Aunt Annie came to visit; Cousin Clifton is home on a week's holiday; likes her new home very much; she (Bessie) has had a toothache; the dentisit was afraid to pull it; thinks she (Maggie) if fortunate to have such a good nurse; Mama says she will write soon.","Scope and Contents Claude has a \"dreadful raising in his head\"; believes Maggie knows of the pain since she once has that herself; will get Claude a dark blue cloak; Aunt Bee is with them; she has an abcess at the root of her tooth; wants to know all she (Maggie) is doing.","Nell had a violent attack two hours after she [Maggie] left; she had another but is doing better now; Fent went to Suffolk; he [Fent] is making arrangements to study law at University; Fent misses her and Andrew a lot; Kitty is doing well at housekeeping.","Scope and Contents Opened a bureau in Paris; supplies \"reliable information\" on expenses and accomodations for the exposition; feels he is qualified to assist fellow teachers; offers his assistance.","Scope and Contents Expresses \"great bereavement\" over the death of Nell; thought she was a \"beautiful character\" wants to comfort him (James); wishes there had been good news; knows Andrew must be sad; sends love to everyone.","James F. Bryant agrees to rent the house and lot where William Camp resided provided the house will be put in complete order, the property rented for two years, and payments made accordingly. Signed and sealed by the aforementioned. Cy of DS","Scope and Contents Is completely outraged that his mother-in-law (Mary R. Barrett) is claiming he (James) owes her money when in fact it is she who is very much in debt to him; at the beginning of his marriage to \"Gabi\" they were required to pay $40 per month for room and boardl; explains many professional services rendered that were never paid by his mother-in-law; find it inhumane \"to take the very bread out of the mouths of her own flock, to put it in the mouths of others\"; states various accounts that prove his point.","Scope and Contents Account book of James Fenton Bryant, 1863-1867, listing various common articles purchased, payments of services rendered, meals and food bought, and medical expenses while studying at the University of Virginia, 1865-1866, and the University of New York, 1866-1867. Also including the diary, 1866 ,of James F[enton] Bryant, describing briefly his social and academic life while studying at the University of New York. 97 pp. MsV","Diary of James F. Bryant. 6pp. TCy of MS","Miscellaneous items including receipts of Dr. Bryant kept in the back of his account book. Also Dr. Bryant's calling card and cardboard tag labeled 5261. VA.","Scope and Contents Photograph, black and white, 5 1/1\" X 3 3/4\", of Dr. James Fenton Bryant (P1)","\"Three Rebels Write Home Including the Letters of ... James Fenton Bryant (June 20, 1861-December 30, 1866)...\" April, 1955. 20 pp. TCy of PM","Scope and Contents Biographical material on the Bryant Family including Dr. Bryant's first wife Gabie L. Bryant who died September 20, 1882 and a xerox copy of \"Leaves from the Family Tree. Being an attempt to trace briefly the history of the Jackson-Bryant family down to July, 1939\" 22 pp. XCy of PM","3/4\" In artifact file","7 1/4 X 6 1/2 X 2 1/4\" In artifact file"],"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","Bryant, James Fenton, 1841-1909","Bryant, Margaret Gunter"],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center"],"persname_ssim":["Bryant, James Fenton, 1841-1909","Bryant, Margaret Gunter"],"language_ssim":["English"],"descrules_ssm":["Describing Archives: A Content Standard"],"total_component_count_is":156,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-05-21T07:32:30.607Z","collection":{"numFound":1,"start":0,"numFoundExact":true,"docs":[{"id":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8548","ead_ssi":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8548","_root_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8548","_nest_parent_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8548","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/WM/repositories_2_resources_8548.xml","title_filing_ssi":"Bryant, James Fenton, Papers","title_ssm":["James Fenton Bryant Papers"],"title_tesim":["James Fenton Bryant Papers"],"unitdate_ssm":["1873-1903"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1873-1903"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["Mss. 85 B84","/repositories/2/resources/8548"],"text":["Mss. 85 B84","/repositories/2/resources/8548","James Fenton Bryant Papers","Marriage--United States--History--19th century","Medicine--Practice--United States","Medicine--Practice--Virginia","Account books","Correspondence","Diaries","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.","James Fenton Bryant was a physician, mayor, school superintendent and candidate for Congress who lived in Franklin, Virginia.","Processed by Jennifer Veley and Karen Woodall during 1987-1988. Box and Folder List compiled by Amy White, SCRC Staff, in October 2010.","Correspondence, 1873-1903, of Dr. James Fenton Bryant. Chiefly, 1885-1888, with Margaret (Gunter) Bryant of Enfield, North Carolina who became his second wife. The letters concern their courtship and marriage. The collection also includes some letters from Margaret Gunter's sister, and her cousins at Richmond, Virginia, Lynchburg, Virginia and Tarborough, North Carolina; account books and a diary of Dr. Bryant.","Scope and Contents Recieved her cousins letters but was unable to respond until now due to having the \"chills\"; Mamie and Edward visited there; Saw Willie Whitaker; supposes Sallie is homesick; would love to hear from Caddie and Leila; will perhaps get a black velvet suit; Mama and Claiborne send love; send puzzle in which Gen. Grant's face will appear; asks her to destroy this letter. 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Still waits to hear from her; has not been able to go to shool for two days because of all the snow; is enjoying sledding in the evening; worries about Mama because she had a bad cold and near pneumonia; tells of her Christmas and New Year's holiday; heard that Miss Willie Bogart was actually getting married this time; would like new from Enfield, North Carolina; the family sends greetings to her. 8pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Recieved her letter and thinks her \"a real nice little girl\" for writing and next time she sees her she wil \"court\" her and give her a \"buss\"; she was the one who sent the \"sweet little Valentine\"; mentions passing all her examinations; recieved a long letter from Sallie [Branch] who wants her [MG] to write; grieves the death of her uncle; sends greetings from her mother. 4pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Heard from her father that she likes chewing gum and therefore takes great pleasure in sending her some \"Elastic Article\"; would like to hear from her soon; wonders if she remembers what she promised him last time they met. 2 pp. ALS","Expects to leave soon for New Orleans with a group chaperoned by Judge Howard and his wife; was invited to wait on Kittie Norfleet and Mr. Stimach from Raleigh; has heard through Madame Grundy that Mr. McG. is very devoted and she [Lillie] wonders if they [MG and Mr. McG] will be married; went out to a dinnner party with John R. Pender; they are the same as ever- just sweethearts; gives detailed report of Governor Jarvis' and his wife's visit to Tarborough. 6pp. ALS","Mentions hearing news of her [MG] through Henry Bryan; mentions having been sick for a good part of the summer with typhoid fever but is almost recovered; relates accounts of her visit at Effie's; Lucy Norton sent her [Lillie] flowers while she was sick; Nellie Hayes was at Nags Head this summer; disappointed at not seeing her at dances held at Battle [?] in the spring; asks her [MG] to write soon. 8pp. ALS","Offers to accompany her to the Baptist Church if she has no previous engagement. 1p ALS.","Offers to accompany her to the entertainment at the Masonic Hall. 1 p. ALS","Scope and Contents Would like her to accompany hi on a ride in the evening or to the service at the Methodist Church if she is not already engaged for either event. Includes 22 April 1888, Maggie (Margaret) Gunter \"River Lawn\" Franklin, Virginia, to Dr. James Felton Bryant, Franklin, Virginia. Thanks him and accepts his invitation to go riding that evening. 1p. ALS","Thanks him for his invitation to the entertainment but has a previous engagement and cannot accept.","Scope and Contents Requests the honor of her company on a ride Sunday evening. 1 p. ALS Including 27 April 1888 \"Maggie\" (Margaret) Gunter, \"River Lawn\", [Franklin, Virginia] to Dr. James Felton Bryant. [Franklin, Virginia]. Thanks him for the invitation Sunday evening but has a previous engagement. 1p. ALS","Accepts his invitation to church on Sunday evenin; invites him up to see her. 1p ALS","Scope and Contents Will be \"at home\" and very glad to see him.","Scope and Contents Arrived home safely; apologizes for seeming cool towards him in the morning before but was very nervous about seeing him; Levy told her all about how he would soon tire of he [MG] and that his children would never look up to her as they were too close in age; Mr. Bryant doesn't seem to care either way [about the courtship better MG and JFB]; thinks it sensible that his children can feel at home with; would like Nellie to look at her [MG] as an older sister; Dick and Fenton ought to have someone to tell their troubles to; has said all her life she never expected to mary a young man; is glad he will see Mrs. Bryant for although she must know that she promised to have him; Mrs. Bryant says she [MG] has not treated Robbie Pretton right, but she [MG[ sees nothing wrong with her behavior; love him \"two thimbles full\" this evening; spent a long time looking at his picture and will send him a pricture of herself soon snd wishes to hear about his trip to Norfolk","Scope and Contents is sorry to hear that little Harrie is sick; is anxious to know what he and Mrs. B[ryant] said about her; is glad to know he thinks she [MG] has such a \"noble character\" and hopes he will never be disappointed in her and he will love her better every day not less; hopes he has kept his promise to read a chapter in the Bible every Sunday; thinks they should have regular days of writing each other so they will always know when to expect a letter and will never be disappointed. 5pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Wonders what was wrong with her in her last letter [20 May 1888] because she seemed so reserved and troubled about something; grieved him to think that his \"innocent, sweet-hearted little girley\" would be troubled about anything; has fears about his ability to make her happy; Harry and Dick have both recovered from their illness; Mrs. Bryant chattered pleasantly about her [MG] and though she still opposes the match said that if they were married she would love them and be as good a friend as before; has no intention of marrying until he met her and at first sight his love was irrestible, and he would rather die than than keep it from her; Mrs. Bryant had told him before her [MG's] arrival that she [MG] was \"one of the sweetest, prettiest, and most admirable young ladies she had ever met\"; Mrs. Bryant hadn't expected him to fall in love; saw Crawley Vaughn and his bride and both looked fine; remembered his promis to read a chapter in the Bible each Sunday; troubled by the tone of her last letter and hopes she has not grown colder to him; had brought \"the ring\" in Norfolk; would like an exchange of at least two letters every week and she can select the days most convienvent to her; wonders if she has mentioned anything to her mother, relatives, or friends about their affair. 9pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Sorry to have sounded cool and troubled because she felt neither; has not yet grown cold towards him; recieved a letter for Mrs. B[ryant] who did not mention his name but had right much to say about Craley and his marriage to Miss Keith, and does not think age matters; is jealous of anyone who recieves Mrs B[ryant]'s love and does not think she [Mrs. Bryant] will think so much of her as in the past; says Mrs, Bryant told her that if they were married she could never feel the same towards him because she could not stand the idea of him loving anyone; wonders what 'the ring' looks like; invites him to visit the first Saturday before the first Sunday in June; says her Mama will give consent if he is \"as nice and loveable\" as she [MG] says; \"told Mama. Aunt Joe Branch, and sister Bessie about 'our affair'\"- aunt Joes is pleased and Bessie says he \"can't possibly have her sister\" 7pp ALS","Scope and Contents The Band excursion just returned after an hour or two delay due to dense fog; wanted to go but his business prevented it; has she been there nothing would have prevented its growing; saw Mrs. Bryant who complimented her and thought he should marry her [MG] if \"he could get her\"; \"the ring\" is a plain gold band; thinkis the greatest taste he could have ever displayed was in selecting his \"own, sweet little girley- Mag\"; hopes to come the Saturday before the first Sunday in June; Nell wrote her a letter; Miss Nettie sends her lovel sees very little of Mrs. Flora L. Jacksn who seems to have busied her self since marriage; send regards to Aunt Joe Branch. 7pp ALS","Scope and Contents Troubled as to his inability to visit in early June; two patients are very ill; attended the Methodist Church and walked home with Sister Bogart who mentioned she had not recieved a reply to her letter; Nell wants her to write; Annie Bettie Gay does not know whether to call her \"Aunt\" Mag, Cousin, or Sister Mag. 3pp. ALS","Nell is sick and causing him much uneasiness; mentions seeing Miss Joe Bachelor who inquired about her and paid her many compliments; has heard nothing from Dr. McG. about the license; heard from Dick who seemed quite homesick; has not yet told Dick of Nell's condition as he [JFB] does not want to disturb him. 3pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Asks if he can stand being teased about her; wonders if Mrs. B[ryant] really said he ought to marry her [MG] if he could; is happy that \"the ring\" is a plain old band; \"am beginning to want to see you, what will you think of me for coming right out and telling you?\"; has answered Nellie's letter and sends her love to Sister Nettie; it isn't everyone she meets that she can open her heart to and tell everything so when she does she has plenty to say; wonders if he feels he can trust her with all his troubles, pleasures, \"and most everything that you would like to impart to another\" 7pp ALS","Scope and Contents Says he does not tire of being teased about her and never expects to; has \"the blues\" because he cannot visit her as Mrs. [Joe] Gay is very sick and begs him not to leave; has only recieved four letters from her in the three weeks she has been gone from Franklin and asks her to do better; incessant floods of the past few days have stopped all the trains and there have been \"washouts\" on the roads; Nell recieved her [MG's] letter and is quite proud of it; is proud to now that she begins to want to see him; wants to see her and hear her sweet voice and if he has any regrets about meeting her it is a fear he will not be able to make her as happy as he would like to; comments on the \"miserable old widowers\" who visit her, but has so much confidence in her that he is not very uneasy as of yet. 6pp ALS","Scope and Contents Disappointed that he could not visit on Saturday and says he must come the following Saturday; the young men plan to give a \"pic-nic\" on Wednesday and she looks forward to it with great anticipation; expects to have her picture taken that morning and will send him one as soon as she gets them; is sorry Miss Cora Vaughn and Mrs. Joe Gay are sick; wonders how many people he has told of their engagement and reminds him that she did not give him permission to tell many people; does not want him to read and reread her letters as they will not bear so much inspectin as she is \"afraid I always write straight as I talk.\" 5pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Had a very gloomy day on Saturday because he could not visit his \"dear sweet little girly\" and her sadness added to the gloom; Mrs. [Joe] Gay is feeling much better but Miss Core [Vaughn] may have a protracted spell; is feeling jealous of all of her other visitors; mentions two charming widows have moved to town but reassures her she she is the only one he loves; wants her to write a letter to Sister Bogart soon as she complains of recieving no response to her letter; sends her a kiss and will bring another if she gives him permission. 5 pp. ALS","Thanks him for the box of beautiful flowers; went to a dance and had a spendid time; her escort was a nice young man studying pharmacy in Baltimore; wore some of the flowers to the dance; wrote to Mrs. Bogart; scolds him for telling so many people of their engagement; wonders what his children say about their engagement; wonders who Miss Lelia has been going around with so often. 5pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Asks what she will do about dancing when he moves to Franklin as all the people are either married or intensely religious so it is near impossible to get up a dance; may not be able to visit on Saturday as \"I have my hands full of sick people...and I am nearly broken down with fatigue\"; has not told many people of their engagement but everyone seems to know; Nell and Fent are devoted to her; Nell often says he \"has no right to say sweet things of anyone except Miss Mag, and if you don't quit it, I will write and tell her of it\"; Dick says little about the arrangement. 4pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Received his letter and has has the \"blues\" all evening since reading that he may not visit on Saturday; read his words and a few tears came to her eyes; cannot excuse him if he does not come Saturday; wonders if Dick will always be stiff in her company or if he will like the home he has now better than the one he will soon have; detected a little sarcasm in his last letter when commenting on her dancing and escorts; thanks maybe she should not tell him of her escorts; if he does not come on Saturday she will not let him have one of her photographs; feels she could \"weep a barrel of tears, my heart is heavy as lead\"; says she would not give up her friends as many other couples seem to do, but Dr. McGingan says she will be so devoted to her home that she will forget there is anyone else alive; asks him to tel Nell to keep an ear open to hear how many \"sweet things\" he says to the widows. 7pp ALS","Very sorry to hear he was sick; disappointed he could not visit; must come as soon as he is ableand if he is sick for too long he must get Nell to write him; went to church with Dr. McGingan; asks if he recieved her picture; wonders if he has seen Mrs. Bogart; read a letter from Mrs. Bogart to her [MG's] cousin Sir Whitaker in which she [Mrs. Bogart] said she felt so decied by some people she thought were her friends; wonders who Mrs. Bogart means. 3pp. ALS","Very sorry to he is not well and hopes he is not getting typhoid fever; heard that he receieved a visit from Mr. and Mrs. Bogart; Nell wrote and said her [MG's] letter did him more good than medicine; is much obliged to Nell for writing while he has been sick; Dr. Smith visited and gave them away when he told he has seen them riding and at church quite often and thought it must mean something; begs him to get well as she wants a letter from him so much. 5pp ALS","Went to a feast organized by the young men of the baseball club and had a spendid time; will begin working on some of her clothes next week; wonders when he will be able to write; the young men are planning another dance but does not intend to go; wonders if he has thought of her since he has been sick; asks hm not to let her letters lie around.","Scope and Contents The attack of sickness he had was quite violent, perhaps the most severe he has had in twelve years; is now fully restored except his strength; the picture she sent was for a time misplaced but has been found and often inspected ever since; \"Absence will never conquer the love which I bear for my sweet Marguerite, and if anything should prevent our marriage, I shall love you still, to the end of my days\"; did not intend to sound sarcastic when he spoke of her going dancing with another escort; knows of no one except his children, himself, and Mr. Bogart's Family who dance; if Mrs. Bogart continues to object to his loving her [MG] \"then she [Mrs. B] must object, that's all\"; gratified that she thought of him at the feast on Friday but hops she did not miss the dancing afterwards because of him; had six doctors and four preachers visit him during his sickness; wonders if he can visit her during the week as he does not think he can wait until Saturday. 13 pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Has been terribly disappointed at not recievng a letter from her in several days; would like to visit her in several days; would like to visit her on Saturday and call on her before and after supper; is about well and has resumed regular work, \"though I have not quite regained my flesh\"; was at the Bogart's on Tuesday night but neither one mentioned her. 4pp ALS","Scope and Contents Wonders if his \"little girley\" is sick, too, as he has recieved no letter from her all week; if recoeves a letter from her that evening then will visit her the next day either on the morning train or the Raleigh Express; asks her to write right away to relieve his troubled mind. 3pp ALS","Scope and Contents Her letter reached him and made him very sad with the news she had been sick; her sickness presents yet another obstacle in his visiting, and he wonders how long this will continue; intends to perservere until every last obstacle is overthrown; went on a river boat excursion organized by Mr. Bogart; chatted with some of the young ladies but spent most of his time among the married couples with whom he is very popular; says that if the \"miserable doctors\" in Enfield don't cure her soon he will go and take charge of the case himself; wonders what Mrs. Bogart said in her letter to her [MG]; will go to Norfolk and V[irginia] Beach if he cannot visit her. 5pp ALS","Scope and Contents Her health has improved though she feels \"right bad from the medicine\"; asks if he can visit her on Tuesday or Wednesday; is quite anxious to see himl before she got sick she was \"sewing some of my wedding garments\"; wants to see him as soon as his train arrives in Enfield. 2pp ALS","Scope and Contents Is just about well; wants to see him \"terribly bad\" and asks him to visit the next evening if he camn; will not thank him for the flowers he sent but will tell him all about them when he visits; has so many things to tell him that \"I am afraid I will talk you most to death.\" 3pp ALS","Her letter informing him of her recovery afforded him great pleasure; will visit as soon as she tells him when he should come; just recieved her letter of the 24th and will visit the 27th of June. 3 pp. ALS","Received his letter and is glad of his arrival on the following day; while she was visiting in Franklin a man opened a livery stable with lovely horses so they can go riding when he visits; is not tired of his letters and loves to read them. 3pp ALS","Scope and Contents Arrived home safely and upon his arrival found many anxious people sick at home so he was kept busy until ten that evening; his visit to Enfield was one of the happiest memories of his life, and his thoughts often linger there; \"the dignified, pleasant and agreeable manner of your mother- and the innocent lively, girlish and captivating spirit of your 'big-little' sister, added largely to the pleasure of my visit, and I really felt while with them that I was in the house of my friends\"; Mr. Bogart continues to tease him and asked many questions about his [JFB's] trip; is more anxious to see her than he was before he went to Enfield and cannot stand the idea of not seeing her for two or three months; tried hard to conceal his \"really sad feelings when I left you\" as there were several hours around; wonders if she feels the same sadness; Nell complains of not receiving a letter from her. 8pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Recieved his letter and hopes he does not break himself down again tending to all the sick people; everyone that met him liked him so much; Walter and Caddie thought him splendid and Walter said \"while I am not at all anxious to get rid of you, it would give me pleasure to give you away to him\"; went to visit Cousi Sir Whitaker who tried to tease her about him; Cousins Minnie and Joe Whitaker visited the other evening and Minne played the piano which made her [MG] wish he had been there; Mr. McGignan has given her a tonic to rid of the chills and to clear her \"complection\"; wonders if he feels more convinced since his visit that she is the one for him to lovel reminds him that should he find someone else he feels he can love better than he must tell her an dif she knows it is the best for him then she can bear it; the young men in the town now understand why she does not go out often; Mama and Bessie were pleased with him and thought he did not seem a bit like a stranger; would be glad to see him any time and would like him to come during the week again; does feel a growing love for him and the more love he shows his love for her the more her love for him grows. 11pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Received her letter and was delighted to hear from his \"little girley\"; there is no use in giving him permission to break their engagement as he loves her too well; as she is so much the younger of the two it is she who might grow tired of the arrangement; \"it is my desire and my prayer, with my whole heart, that you may never regret your promise to marry me, and if you are sure that you love me, well enough to make me your life long companion, then you need fear nothing else\"; Mrs. B[orgart] spoke very affectionately of her and wondered when they were to be married; Mrs. J.C. Parker is still ill with typhoid fever and he feels very uneasy about her; would like to visit during the week he may see the most of her. 5pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Received his letter and his \"quarrel\" but is afraid she cannot write a long letter this time either; Dr. McGingan took her to church Sunday evening; asked Dr. McGingan how hw liked him [JFB} and the response was positive; Mr. Pittman meant, when he said that he [JFB] would be \"devoured\" on his next visit to Enfield, that because he was so well liked in town on his next visit he would be taken away from her; another \"pic-nic\" at Bellamy's Mill; heard that Nell and Mrs. B[ogart] could not get home one night due to a storm; is sewimg more garments and reading Scribner's Magazine; the weather is melting and dusty. 5pp ALS","Scope and Contents Wonders if she is angry with him and hesitates to call her \"my own little girley\" since she only addressed him as \"my dear friend\" and closed with \"your true friend\" in the last letter; wonders why she is so formal unless she doubts his sincerity; is pleased with the compliments her friends have paid him; Dr. Smith wonders when he [JFB] will visit Enfield again; had little time to entertain Mr. Smith as he was too busy; thought many times how i needed you to preform this service\"; the children send their love to Miss Mag; Dick is very anxious to go to Lexington, [VA] and attend the Virginia Military Institue; would like to visit about the first of August; writes a love poem expressing his sorrow at her abscence from him; thinks she will think him foolish for writing such a poem; the weather has been \"as hot as old so I can make it\"; is warned of the necessity of closing [the letter] as it is nearly train time. 7pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Has not lost confidence him; was not was not worried at all about the \"quarreling\"; asks if he mean what he said about her ability to entertain, and he did then she takes it as quite a compliment; is much oliged to Miss Flora for the invitation to hurry and move to Franklin; wonders if she [Miss Flora] will visit often and explain how he likes things prepared; knows little about housekeeping but will do the best she can; would like him to visit anytime he likes to come; \"the little piece of poetry was mighty sweet\"; Caddie [Pittman] and Dr. McG[ingan] have prepared a hymn for Sunday's service and she wishes he could hear it as \"you are so fond of music\"; reminds him that he had said he would be so busy in October that he would rather put off their marriage, \"now perhaps you will be busy in November, too. Now I want you to be candid with me, hadn't you rather be married in the spring?... I mean will it be more convenient for you?\" 9pp ALS","Scope and Contents Mentions that November provides him with as much leisure as any other month, and he does not need to postpone their marriage until the spring unless the postponement is more in accordance with her wishes; is still very busy with the sick; Dr. Smith brought him a nice frame for her photograph; feels she could  \"entertain handsomely in any society... you must not let your natural modesty prevent you from showing your real worth\"; is not trying to make her jealous, but he took a very pretty young lady out riding and would like her to guess who she was; expects all young house keepers to be awkward at first, but \"I will exercise that patience, which my love for you and your inexperience suggests, feeling fully assured that with proper time you will be equal to the best.\" 8pp ALS","Scope and Contents Thought that if they waited until the spring to be married this would give him time to find out if he really loves her as much as he says he does; she has always said she would rather be married in the fall than any other time of the year; cannot guess you the \"pretty young ladie\" he took riding was; is not jealous that he goes with the pretty young ladies as he goes with as she goes out with the young men and her being jealous would not be fair; has been out in the country with Mama and Bessie \"most two weeks\"; Aunt Joe [Branch] will leave soono to visit Sallie who she has not seen since her [Sallie's] marriage; thinks Dr. Smith looks feeble and is worried he cannot stand long drives in the warm weather. 9 pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Cannot get time to go to Norfolk as he is still overwroked; he has three or four cases of typhoid fever on hand; she has given him all the opprotunites to \"break off\" their engagement if he so desires- asks her she doubts that he really loves her; wonders if she wants him to break off their engagement or she would like to; \"I did not make the proposal to you because I speciffically desired to get married, but solely for the reason that I loved you so intesely that I could not resist it\"; wants to know frankly what she thinks of the matter and would not bind her unless she felt fully satisfied that she loves him and could be happy with him; his faults outnumber hers tenfold; if she has found someone who would be more congenial then asks her to let him know and \"I will release you no matter how bitter the dissapointment\"; cannot tell her the name of the young lady he took riding; wishes to go to Norfolk again before he visits her so he can finalize matters with the rings; hopes Dr. [A.S.] Smith will be able to perform the ceremony at their marriage; Mrs. Bogart is organizing a play called \"Among the Breakers\" for an entertainment at the Episocopal Church- Dick and Nell are in the play; sends his love to her mother and sister. 9pp ALS","Scope and Contents Received his letter and drank in every word; knows from the tone of his letter that she had wounded his feelings and she feels very sorry for it; begs his pardon \"a thousand thousand time\" for giving him extra worries; has never met anyone she liked half as much as her \"dear doctor\"; promises to marry him in the first part of November; fears he will get sick from being so busy; since she moves to Franklin she will try to make the best of it when he is busy and \"always be at the front door with open arms to receive you\"; wants to see him so much especially now she has hurt his feelings; doesnot get lonely out in the country as she keeps busy and their is company opten. 8pp ALS","Scope and Contents Compares the number of sick patients he has to the old adage \"when it rains, it pours\" and his work is on the increase rather than the decrease; does not remember ever seeing such an epidemic of typhoid fever; Mr. J.C. Parker's mother died oh typhoid fever and his wife and sister have the same illness; fears Dick will be sick for he has had some chills and often complains; her letter was so full of apologies that he could not recieve them all, but freely forgives all she asked him to forgive her for; his feelings were not wounded by her letter [17 July 1888] he merely thought she doubted his sinceity or wanted to be released from the engagement; fears she has lost her fondness for amusment as she has not been to any of the Balls or parties all summer. 7 pp ALS","Has not got time to write him a long letter as she must help Aunt Joe [Branch] get ready to go out; Aunt Joe received a letter from Mr. Bogart asking if she would take Mrs. Bogart and the children to ward for several weeks as Franklin is so sickly he is anxious for them to leave, and if Aunt Joe could take them he wondered if Walter and Caddie [Pittman] could; Caddie does not want to ward them because she is so young and very little experienced at such a thing; visited with Sadie McGuigan the other day; gives her love to Nell, Dick, and Fent. 5pp. ALS","Supposes she has returned to the country eith her mother by now where she [MG] amuses herself with sewing and reading; \"I believe you are quite domestic and industrious. That is very nice in veiw of the probably change from Miss Maggie Gunter to Mrs.--\"; notices that she has become quite Methodistic; Mrs. Bogart has abandoned the idea of leaving Franklin for the summer; hopes to see her soon. 3pp ALS","Scope and Contents Is staying with her neighbor, Mrs. Parker, whose daughter is away and she [Mrs. Parker] is so lonely wants her [MG] to stay with her for a long time; visited Caddie [Pittman] who is doing well; received a letter from Mrs. Bogart who has the \"blues\"; is real glad he thinks her domestic and industrious; loves to sew and keep house in order but does not know a great deal about it; if he loves chocolatecake she can make that anytime for him; wishes he will get in the habit of going to church every Sunday; wants him to give Dick medicine before he gets sick in bed. 5pp ALS","Scope and Contents Is becoming weary of his constant rounds to the sick; presents her witha little \"quarrel\" and complains of her short letter in response since she has more time than he; hope to see her again in a week or two if the epidemic of [typhoid] fever does not set in again; Mrs. Bogart opnly speaks of her in kindness and with affection now; will be pleased to go to church with her accompanying him, but reminds her that there is no day of rest for Doctors on the Sabbath day too; Miss Marnie Parker has been so ill with typhoid she has not even been told of her mother's death; was caught in the rain without an umbrella and now has a severe cold; felt a little lonely the other day and whenever he feels lonely \"my little girley is the first thought that ever enters my head\" Dr. Barnes, an old friend, visited the other evening and spied her picture on the wall and wondered what he must do to get into the good graces of the pretty girls; told Dr. Barnes that Providence must work for him as it did him [JFB]. 7 pp. ALS","Wonders how he feels; Saturday [28 July 1888] was her birthday and she turned 21; received a lace colar as her only gift which Mrs. Parker gave her; fears Marnie Parker will not survive the typhoid fever and feels sorry for Mr. J.C. Parker; is very pleased he wishes for her to drive away the lonely hours; apologizes for the short letters but cannot seem to write at the moment. 4pp. ALS","Heard from Nell that he was sick and that she [Nell] had been sick today; tells him to hurry and get well and come to Enfield; Dr. McGuigan visited the other night and his fear of having to go home in a rain storm turned out to be unneeded because they never had a storm just wind and not even a particle of rain thought it is much needed; dreamt the other night that he came to her and said he did not love her but loved her Cousin Lic Whitaker; Sue Whitaker is boarding with them in Enfield; asks how Marnie Parker is getting on; hopes he gets well soon. 5 pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Is happy to hear through Nell he is getting better; a dance is planned soon but she does not plan to attend because she has concluded she no longer likes dancing; wants to see him \"real much\"; has tried for three or four days to get flowers to send him but the dry weather makes them impossible to find; received two letters from Miss Flora and greatly appreciates them; asks him to hurry and write. 7pp. ALS","Since everybody in the house is napping she decided to take the opprotunity to write him; spent the day first reading the Bible then reading a book entitled The Young Christian; for the remainder of the day when no one was talking to her she spent her time thinking about him; is thinking of visiting a cousin of hers soon and spending a few days; wishes she knew something funny to write and make him laugh and forget being sick; wonders if he had the typhoid fever; Bessie [Gunter] sends her kidest regards. 7pp ALS","Heard from Nell that he was very much better and was delighted to hear this; decided not to visit her cousin; received an invitation from a young man who is a distant cousin to go up to Warrenton, [VA] but declined his offer; if Nell cannot write asks him to have Dick or Miss Flora write. 3pp. ALS","Hears from Miss Flora that he is much better and hopes he will get well soonas he has been sick for so long; greatly appreciates the many letters Nell and flora have written keeping him informed as to his sickness; has heard Dick plans to go to Lexington [VA], [to attend Virginia Militiary Institute], and knows he [JFB] will miss him [RBB] dreadfully; heard from Mrs. Bogart recently. 4pp. ALS","Managed to gather some flowers together for him and willl send them by the evening post; misses his letters and hopes he will be better soon and can write; Aunt Joe [Branch] should be home again in two or three weeks; sends her love to all. 3pp. ALS","Requests her to go to the Express office that evening. 1p. ALS","Is happy to hear he can sit up again and begs him not to do anything imprudent and cause a relapse; is sorry to hear that Dick is sick; had a gentleman caller who stayed and stayed making her think she would never have a chance to write him; Dr. McGingan looks dreadful and has been sick. 3pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Thanks her for her \"sweet remembrance\" of him during his long and tedious illness; the illness he just passed through surpasses anything he has ever had- six weeks in bed and unable to go out; Dick has been ill with the same fever the past two weeks; the fever is distinctively new and he has nicknamed it the \"D[evi]l's fever\"; Dick feels his illness may interfere with his going to V[irgini]a Miltary Institute; his long illness has demorlaized him as he is so far behind in his work and has suffered many heavy losses; weighed 185 lbs. before his illness and now weighs 130; will visit to see her as soon as his strength returns and he can put on a repectable appearance; the extent of hisillness had not been made known to her until he was out of danger. 4pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Delighted at receiving a letter from him after his long spell of fever; warns him not to go out too soon and catch cold or stay out after the dew fals in the evening; wonders if he couls not get someone to help him in his office; cannot help but give him advice because she is so intersted in his welfare; Aunt Joe [Branch] has not yet returned home; is sorry about Dick's being sick; feels sorry for poor Mrs. B[ogart] who does not feel as though she has anyone to tell her problems to; Mrs. Bogart never mentions his name in letters to her [MG]; has made all the \"wedding garments\"; tells him to \"hurry and get your strength and tale a tonic as so to get your flesh\"; heard that Mr. Campbell died and it made her sad to hear of a young person's death; asks him not to let her letters get scattered around as \"someone might get hold of them and be very much amused.\" 9pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Can see from his handwritting that he is somewhat nervous which is the result of his illness; cannot walk from his house to his office yet so he take a horse and buggy; will probably take him six to eight weeks to recover his strength and vitality; would like to visit her the first of next month [Oct.] if Dick's condition permits it; Dick is brokenhearted about the thought of being able to attend school [Virginia Military Institute] this session; he may have to wait a year and this could affect his whole future; her letters were well taken care of during his sickness and promptly locked up after being read; Mrs. B[ogart] visits Dick often; the last time she [Mrs. Bogart] visited she remarked that her [MG's] picture did not do her justice; everyone in town while he was sick said \" Miss Maggie would cure me much sooner than the doctors\"; thinks she will \"suit splendidly for a poor man's wife\"; Fent says they should appoint the [wedding] day as he is anxious for them to marry; since Mr. Campbell's death no arrangements have been made for a new male teacher; had his bed turned so he could face her picture and has been reminded of her constantly during his illness. 9pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Delighted that he can go down to his office now; is sorry to hear about Dick and wonders if he [JFB] cannot give him something to cure that \"miserable old fever\"'; wonders if the fever will disappear when they have frost; is glad Mrs. Bogart likes her; remembers Mrs. Bogart's attitude towards them the morning after that night they stayed up so late; Aunt Joe [Branch] came home Monday; wonders if Miss Marnie Parker ever fully recovered from her fever; asks if Mr. Brownly ever teases him about her as Mr. Brownly sees exactly how many letters he [JFB] receives from her; sends her love to the children. 6pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Is able to walk to the office but it tires him out; is gradually recovereing \"my flesh and strength\"; Fent really wants to see them married and wants her to come home as soon as possible; Nell says she [MG] treats her mean because she [MG] no longer writes to her since he has been well; Dick is somewhat better though his fever is still not checked; he [Dick] is becoming quite restless; wrote to General Smith [President of Virginia Military Institute] to find out if Dick could enter in the middle of October; Mr. Brownly knows of the frequency of their correspondence as do Mr. Knight and Mr. [Walter] Urguhart; Miss Marnie Parker has fully recovered; remembers that the size of the ring she wanted, made of her old family jewelry, would just fit over his little finger, but also remembers her saying something about having the band flat, square, or round and wonders which; wonders if the engagement right was not to be a little smaller; has had an extraordinary bad luck this year; but has one bright episode which more than compensates for all the clouds- \"my good fortune in meeting my 'little girley'\"; Mr. Bogart is down with another attack of rheumatism; notes that her last letter was a little brief and asks if she can't write a longer one next time. 8pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Went to Brinkleyville to visit a cousin and a schoolmate and had a real pleasant visit; Dr. Smith's home is near where she stayed and on Saturday night two young men called on her; sone night while there several of the young ladies and gentlemen in the neighborhood heard she was there and stopped to visit; the young ladies took turns on the piano and there was music all during the evening; thought of him during the evening because she remembers his fondness for music; has not been to visit Aunt Joe [Branch] yet; is glad that his children like her as she would hate it if they did not; does not care that he has people of him engagement as she expects if she ever goes to Franklin again it will be as a \"Mrs\" so it really makes no difference who knows; wonders what he will do about Mr. Bogart being sick so much; asks if he thinks Mr. Bogart can hold out much longer if he drinks as he did last winter; is happy to know that she can be the means of brightening up the cloudy spots in his pathway; wonders if they must be married after the first of November and wants him fully restored and in good health; also about the date because she has written to a friend in Richmond [VA] for the wedding dress and the freiend said if she wanted to make the dress she would have a better idea what the fall styles are; the ring he would like to have fixed for her fitover his little figner and she would like a round band that is not very wide; the \"engagement ring\" did not quite fit over his little finger; was disappointed he did not mention when he would come see her; sends her best love to the children. 10 pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Received her letter and had suspected the cause of its delay; is glad that she enjoyed her stay in Brinkleyville and is always happy when he knows that his \"dear little girley\" is happy; asks if she is drifting away from her \"dear doctor\" after so long an abscence and being with the nice young men; knows how true his \"little girley\" is and is not afraid to trust her anywhere; Dick's condition is improving; hopes to go to Norfolk soon; would like to visit hr the 10th or 11th of October; is recuperatingrapidly now; does not know how they will fix a definite time for thir marriage until he sees her; as far as his arrangements are concerned for the happy event everything remains to be done; hopes to arrange a wedding date sround the 15th or 20th of November; Fent is very much afraid that he [JFB] will do something to displease her; there has been aprotracted meeting at the Methodist Church and there have been three or four converts. 10pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Was happy to receive his letter; hopes he does not do anything to set his health back; the fall has come and he wonders if he ever has the \"blues\" in the fall; thik it sad to see all the leaves fall, the flowers fie, and everything looks sad; wonders how many books he has read in his Bible and tells him not to depend on her for what is right and just because she does not always do what is right and just; is glad he was only jesting in his letter about drifting from her \"dear doctor\"; is glad Dick is better and wondres if he will be able to go to school in the middle of October; Mr. Bullock has a farm near Enfield and he always liked her father, and, as he always liked her father, he always visits her family when in Enfield; does not want him to work himself to death for their marriage, and she cn wait to be married until after Christmas; tells him to hurry and visit because she has many things to tell him and to ask him; tells him to find the time to attend the protracted meeting [at the Methodist Church]. 8pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Received her letter; led to believe at the letter's beginning that she was troubled about something as the subject of the \"blues\" was introduced; knowing that his \"little girley\" was sad left him in the same condition; has not read any books in the Bible only a few chapters; will resume reading as time permits him as he has not forgotten his promise; went to Norfolk and met a nice young lady he chatted with for half an hour and when they parted Fent threatened to \"tell Miss Mag how you carry on with other girls\"; purchased the \"engagement ring\" and ordered the other ring which should be ready on the 10th [October]; plans to visit on the 10th or 11th; Dick is improving gradually; was pleased at how thoughtful and considerate she was regarding his difficulties during the year and her willingness to do whatever is best under the circumstances confirmed in him the \"essential characteristics which go to a true woman in you\";cannot secrue a carpenter to do the bathroom until spring; Nell is complaining as usual because she [MG] does not sit down immeadiately upon receipt of her lettters and answer them; Nell anxiously awaits her 12th birthday which occues on the 14th [October]. 8pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Is visiting Aunt Joe [Branch] who has been telling her all about her [JB's] pleasant trip; cannot write a long letter because she has shoppig to do for her mother and wants to go before the crowd gets there; \"There is always such a crowd of darkeys in town on Saturdays this time of year\"; received a not from her dressmaker to please send the dresses by the 15th [October] so she can have them ready on time [for the wedding] ; has many things to arrange but cannot do so until she sees him and they can decide on the exacting [wedding] time; tells hmi to tell Fent that it is right for him [JFB, jr} to report to her how many girls he [JFB] flirts with; will get Nell a birthday present; the weather is pleasant and the Enfield air might do him good. 5pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Wrote a note to her telling her to enquire for a package at the Express office; expects to visit on Wednesday the 10th [October]; Dick is still confined to his bed and the fever continues though it has lessened; is regaining his weight rapidly but his lost strength is returning slowly; is at the office every night until 1 o'clock and is \"becoming heartily tired of it\" 3pp ALS","Scope and Contents Received the box of flowers which was \"the lovliest box of flowers I ever say\"; showed them to several ladies visiting Aunt Joe [Branch]; thinks him so nice to remember her; is delighted he is coming to visit; Dr. McGingan asks him to feel free to come and visit while he [JFB] is in Enfield; tried to buy a book of poems for Nell but found nothing suitable so bought \"a glove, and handkerchief box\" 5pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Went to church for the first time since his sickness; could have worked all day, but the remembrance of her and the \"commandment to keep the holy day\" restrained him from working; Nell was highly delighted with her present; Mrs. Bogart visited for an hour after church and \"joked me very nicely and pleasantly about you.: 3pp. ALS","Had the most lonely feeling the day he left [Enfield]; visited Caddie [Pittman] who entertained her [MG] very nicely; Caddie expressed regrets at not being able to go see him; Dr. McGingan visited Sunday and wished her a lot of good wishes in the future and payed [sic] him [JFB] high compliments; says he [JFB] found the way to the hearts of a good many of her friends; told Dr. McGingan all of their [wedding] plans; her dresses arrived and she took them to her dressmaker who had begun to work on them; mentions her navy blue travelling dress and crimson morning dress; has not decided if she will attend to the [Wheldon] Fair in Franklin; sends her love to the children. 7pp. ALS","Wonders why he has not written; Cousin Liv Whitaker asks her all about him, and so she [MG] told her the day and hour [of the wedding]; asked Miss Mattie Whitaker to play the wedding march; has asked four ushers but has only heard from Cousins Jow Whitaker and Sam Whitfield who hate for her to get married soon and are sorry she is leaving soon; wants him to invite all his gentlemen friends [to the wedding]; will write to Mrs. Bogart and tell her of their plans; cannot go to the [Wheldon] Fair in Franklin; sends her love to the children. 7pp ALS","Has not forgotten her; has been absent from home for two or three days- went to Jerusalem [VA]; went to attend a public examinatio of teachers and now has a mass of papers to examine; they must be content knowing they will be inseparable soon; must go to Norflk, VA soon to put his tailor to work; the ring he had made of her old jewelry is very pretty; has at last engaged a carpenter to do the bathroom; is gradually regaining his strength; Dick has imrpved in health; if it is too late for Dick to attend [Virginia Military Institute] this session he will send him [RB] to William and Mary College; Mrs. Bogart is silent to him on the subject [ of their wedding] but is always quizzing the children; Mr. and Mrs. Walthour- Mr. Bogart's sister and brother-in-law - are visitng for two or three weeks; they [ the Bogart's and Walthour's] were teasing Nell and asking her when her new mother was coming and if she [NB] loved her; has told Flora, Net, Cousin Mollie, and Aunt Bet all about their marriage plans and Nettie and Aunt Bet will accompany him to Enfield on the 5th of December [their wedding day]; if she can come to the [Wheldon] Fair he will take the time to go; Fent is very anxious to receive a letter from her; heard the [Wheldon] fair will be a failure as the Director and stockholders \"have done nothing this year to give it a boane.\" 15pp","Scope and Contents Had only one good day for the Franklin [Wheldon] Fair and this last day is \"miserably unfair\"; the drizzling rain kept the crowds back; met her [Aunt Joe] Branch in the Fair grounds and they pleasantly chatted; has worked himself nearly to death in trying to catch up with his work; does not believe she wants to see his work; does not believe she wants to see him before the 5th of December [their wedding day]; both his brother [ Benjamin Bryant] and Mr. Robert J. Camp have accepted to \"wait on them\" [JFB and MG] at the wedding; Mr, Bogart and Mr. Walthouse convinved him to take a trip down the river for the day; Fent prizes her letter highly; will go to Norfolk to see his tailor and have her ring changed; Dick wants her to write him a letter too; the children send their best love. 7pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Was surprised but gratified at her prompt reply to his asking her to write; as he has not been to school for several months and has \"never learned to write but a little, I have secured the services of \"Pa-Pa\" to as as mny scribe \"and will the writing, and dictation is his the ideas are mine\"; watched pa-Pa very closely at the Wheldon Fair and he behaved himself nicely; Dick is much metter; Nell is sick some but he hopes she will not be too sick as they had their share of sickness for the year; \"You just ought to see what a stout, tall and hearty boy I am\"; is very anxious to start school, but Pa-Pa has not yet decided where he and Nell will go; Mr. Campbell's [his former teacher] made him very sad. 5pp.ALS","Scope and Contents Did not manage to finish all his business in Norfolk so will have to return at another time; took \"little Kitty\" [Lydia Gabriella Bryant, JR. his daughter] to Norfolk with him; Mrs. Bogart told Dick that she [MG] did not love him [JFB] and that they were both very foolish and would regret [getting married]; also said that she [MG] was too young for him; wants her to weigh well all the objections other people seem to find with their marriage; Mr. Bogart teased him and said the whole thig was absurd; both of them speak of her in complimentary terms; will attend a Democratic meeting in Jerusalem, [VA] at which J[ohn] RandolphTucker and Senator John W. Daniel will speak; tells her she must have a prayer book on hand to drill him in the [wedding] ceremony. 9pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Received the rings which fit beautifully; is sorry Mrs. Bogart does not know her better; as when he asked her to marry him she weighed the question quite seriously in her mind, and when she said yes she meant every word and has not had one moment's regret; tells him to ask Dr. Smith to marry them; is sorry to have come between his and Mrs. Bogart's friendship;, but did not realize she was doing so until it was too late; is almost ready for their wedding; has told him \"right much\" about her feelings and will tell him more one day. 9pp. ALS","Is sorry to have caused her worry by telling her what Mrs. Bogart said; is glad the rings fit so nicely; does not want her to pay him for the rings as soon as she, rings and all, would be in his possession which is the same as payment; his sincere love will cause him to strive to make her content and happy; Dick tells him plainly that he does not approve of Mrs. Bogart's words to him; his friends, Mr. John Pettigrew advised him to let no one influence their plans; will get Dr. McG[uigan] to attend their marriage license; Nell is still quite sick;the children send their love. 7pp. ALS","Though Mrs. Bogart's words did worry her, they did not change her mind about what she thought was right ; will enclose a letter from Mrs. Bogart but asks him not to mention it to anyone; has not invited Mrs. Bogart to the wedding because she [Mrs. B] said that if she [MG] married him she would not attend the wedding; Mrs. R.O. Edwards wanted to visit and attend the Wheldon Fair; hopes he does not get sick again; admires and admires her ring; would like to have Ellen and Mr. Beauman at the dining; thinks that selecting a companion for life is something everyone can judge best for themselves; hopes he likes the hat that goes with her traveling suit; wonders where Dick will go to school. 13pp ALS","Scope and Contents Mrs. Bogart says she is done with her opposition to their marriage; will ask Mr. and Mrs. Bogart to their dining [reception] and to their wedding; Nell's health has improved; Dick said thart he has not been turned against her; his suit [ for the wedding] will be black; the children send their love; mention the upcoming elections and believes that \"the salvation almost, of the entire country depends on [Grover] Cleveland's election\". 8pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Is very pleased to receive her [Maggie's] letter as he is upset about the \"Black Republicans\" defeating their President; fears this political surprise will ruin the country; praises her saying he will \"get decidedly the best of the bargain\" when they marry; didn't go to Norfolk due to his depression over the presidental defeat; is also troubled because Dick is to leave next week for Lexington; the carpenters continue to work on the bathroom; Nell has almost recovered from her illness and will start back to school next week; hopes they will have good weather on the 5th; the children send their love. 7pp. ALS","Wants to write as nice letters as he writes; feels sorry for him about the election; wonders if he went to Norfolk; understands him [James] not wanting to send Dick to Lexington but she will look forward to having him [Dick] home with them next summer; wants to see Dr. Smith's reaction when he [James] asks Dr. Smith to marry them since he is so fond of marrying people; glad Nedd is well again; asks him to ask her [Nell] to write to her [Maggie] before she is back in school; Dr. NcGuigan came to see her and thought her ring was lovely; he is helping with some of the details with the hrses and carriage so he [James] won't be bothered; sends love to the children and especially to him. 5pp. ALS","Bessie received her [Maggie's] letter and answered it; they have fun looking for Maggie's letters; she has been trying to make a dress for Bessie even though she cannot get much sewing done, she wants to get it done by Christmas and then come see her [Maggie]; very anxious to see Andrew; Aunt Annie looks so much better than she did in the summer; Mrs. Davis moved her things to Wheldon where she will live;a lot of people from Enfield went to the Rocky Mount Fair; sends her lvoe and a kiss from Andrew. 3pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Is preparing to leave that evening or tomorrow to take Dick to school; saw Dr. Smith who said he would be honoured to marry them and that she was a sweet girl; he wants to invite many people but also wants it to be \"quiet for a while\" since they will proably be tired from their trip; is worried Dr. Smith isso old he may forget the wedding day and time; will send a letter to him in a week or two. 3pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Must tell her all about his trip to Richmond; glad he has given up the idea of the family \"dining\" at the wedding since they will be tired and also thinks \"those kinds of things so stiff and formal\"; Cousin Liv Whitaker came last Sunday and asked about him and wanted to know when he first told her [Maggie] of his love; Liv thought the ring was beautiful; teased him about falling asleep in chuch; received a sweet letter from Miss Flora; Walter and Caddie Pittman went to Richmond yesterday; inquires if he saw them; asks if Dick hated leaving home; hopes he knows leaving is for the best; Nell hasn't sent a letter yet; is sorry the mail got confused and he didn't get a letter; afraid he will think she forgot him; she was sick but is better now.","Scope and Contents Is very concerned she has been ill; missed the connection with the Baltimore and Ohio R.R.; missed the Conference of Superintendents in Richmond; enjoyed the trip to Lexington with Dick; Dick seems pleased to be at VMI; asks why she didn't tell him more of Liv Whitaker's \"funny questions\" about him; remarks how Dick is an \"ambitious boy\"; little Nell is sick again; she [Nell] concealed her sickness at first so as not to interfere with his plans; asks about the \"near approach of the 5th\"; Franklin will be quiet after Christmas since nearly everyone there is married; hopes there will be some excitement; Fent is now intersted in catching rabbits; wishes he [Fent] could catch one as it would delight him [Fent]. 7pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Thought of him and how Nell was feeling this morning; expects a letter from him that evening; Aunt Joe consoled her last night; is obliged to Cousin Joe Batchelor for the nice compliments\"; hopes Dick isn't too homesick; assumes he will write to Dick to cheer him [Dick]; inquires if Mrs. Bogart has stayed with Nell; Remarks what a lovely day it is and hopes it will continue to be lovely. 5pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Is with Cousin Liv Whitaker this morning; is feeling well again; expresses she is a bit frightened since the wedding is so close; asks if he is scared at all; hopes he will be \"perfectly cool and composed\" when the time is at hand; afraid Nell won't like it if she [Maggie] tells her [Nell] what is \"right and proper\"; Cousin Liv leaves for Henderson tomorrow to the Methodist Conference; Liv sends her kindest regards to him; two weeks will be the day they are married. 5pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Looks forward to her letters that he feels \"something is missing\" unless he receives a letter from her; is hopeful she will be over her fears by the 5th; remarks he expects to keep cool; the weather is continually bad which has complicated his work and the work of the carpenters; recevied a letter from Dick for the first time; Dick is homesick and has concluded \"there is no place like home\"; Nell wants as well; sends regards to Liv Whitaker; Mr. and Mrs. Bogart have been invited on the 5th but will probably decline; there was a tournament there last Tuesday with only a small crowd due to the weather. 5pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Is staying with Sadie McGuigan; will go to Aunt Joe Branch's tonight; thought it might snow; asks him what is the reason he asks her questions she already has answered in letters; is glad he expects to \"be cool\" on the 5th; wants Nell to \"get well and strong\"; she [Nell] must have been in cold weather without proper attire which made her [Nell] ill; will see Ellen later; the marriage license has been bought; is sorry Dick is homesick; wants a long sweet letter from him; is becoming \"right anxious to see my dear doctor.\" 7pp. ALS","Always reads her letters several times; the reason he asked again about her health was because  he was still concerned; is glad the [license] has been made; is always thinking about her; is extremely concerned about Nell's condition; Nell seems sick much like Lizzie was; he didn't tell her of Nell's serious illness as he didn't want to disturb her and hoped Nell would get better; will write everyday about Nell's condition; hasn't told Dick how sick Nell is; Mrs. Bogart has visited Nell very often and Mr. Bogart two or three times; Nell doesn't want to disrupt their plans; Fent wishes she were there now; \"just one kiss, would be worth a million to me.\" 8pp. ALS","Scope and Contents The doctors have just been to see Nell; they all agree she is much better than yesterday; hopes he can leave her on the 4th; \"it [Nell's sickness] is about all that I can bear up under\". 2 pp ALS","Is extremely troubled about the news of Nell; wishes she could be there to help; if the marriage were postponed, everyone would understand; she is with Aunt Joe this week; thinks he should tell Dick of Nell's condition; he must tell her everything; Dr. McGuigan went to Suffolk last week and saw Mr. Bryant; Cousin Liv thinks she [Maggie] is very much in love with Dr. Bryant and she [Maggie] thinks she [Liv] is right; hopes everything will be all right. 6pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Is very glad Nell is better; hopes their wedding day will be as lovely as that day; Aunt Joe had a letter from Ellen which said she saw Nell and she [Nell] looked \"quite sick\"; hopes Fent won't get sick since he is the only one in the family who hasn't. 3pp. ALS","Scope and Contents If they put the marriage off it shoudb be \"some indefinite time\" since Nell could be sick for a while; he should tell her honestly what he wants to do; wants to comfort him; afraid his love for her has brough him more uneasy moments then pleasant\"; is worried about him that he will get sick as well; being together would put them in better spirits; tell Nell how sorry she [Maggie] is for her [Nell] and not to worry that she is ill at this time. 7pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Is difficult to decide what to do under the circumstances; proposes to put off the marriage for one week and wed on 12 December; thinks Nellie will be better by that time; wants to enjoy the marriage and the trip North free of worry; thinks their \"beginning in life together, should if possible be undder a clear sky, and not clouded ith trouble and gloom\"; hopes she will agree. 4pp. ALS","Is he glad he has decided to postpone the wedding until Nell is better; she will let everyone know; he must tell people there as well; he should write to Dr. Smith. 2pp. ALS","Thinks Nell has improved since he wrote on Saturday; the symptoms that resembled Lizzie's so much have disappeared; he feels more confident Nell will reover; plans to marry on the 12th; should be fine; wishes they could have married as planned on the 5th; the weather is lovely; notified the appropriate people about the postponement; the Bogarts \"talk very nicely now about our marriage.\" 3pp ALS","Scope and Contents Wishes the lovely weather of that day will continue throuhg next week; is wanting a letter from her; the train gets in later, so the mail is disrupted; Nell is \"gradually improving\"; is so glad they will soon be together. 4 pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Is sorry he didn't receive a letter when he expected one; hopes Nell got the flowers she [Maggie] sent; the white flowers were sent to her by an Aunt in Fla. for the assumed wedding on the 5th; wonders if Nell will be well enough that they may take a trip North; Dr. McGuigan told her to tell him [James] that everything is \"all right\"; thinks it was he who brought the lovely weather yesterday; is pleased Mr. Bogart is accompanying him [James] next week; asks him to write everyday. 5pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Wonders why he hasn't received \"a line\" from her since Monday; Nell received a \"sweet box of flowers\" with no card or postmark; they believe they are from her [Maggie]; he now thinks Nell may be out of danger; Miss Judie [the housekeeper] has left him due to the death of her only sister; Molly and Nettie are keeping house now and nursing Nell; Dick wrote him [James] and said he [Dick] is sorry he can't be at home when she comes; he will go to Norfolk tomorrow; Mr. B[ogart] is apparently on one of his \"high horses\" and has frightened his family; there was a big fire in town last night and several buildings were damaged. 4pp. ALS","He gladly received a letter from her on his return from Norfolk; thinks they will be able to take their trip but will cut it shorter than planned; Nell loves her flowers; he also fears bad weather next week; hopes they will be ready next week; will wrtie on Monday a last letter before they are married. 3pp. ALS","Scope and Contents She rushed to get the flowers for Nell in the mail that she \"clear forgot to put my card in\"; is sorry about Judie's misfortune and leaving; wants him to still watch Nell closely; feels sorry for Mrs. B[ogart] that her husband is being disagreeable; if he [Mr. Bogart] keeps on she [Maggie] does not want him to come next week; she broke a piece of her tooth off and will go to the dentist to have it fixed. 5pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Remarks this is the last time he will write to her as \"Miss\"; is sorry the weather is \"gloomy\" and was so nice before; asks if she is scared; feels a bit himself; Dr. Smith will stop in Enfield; asks her to make arrangements; if there are any changes in the schedule; Nell is still improving; will see her [Maggie] tomorrow. 3pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Wonders what he is doing; thinks they will be together tomorrow; has had lovely presents given to them; Aunt Joe saw Dr. Smith who said he could come up with you on Tuesday; can't realize that she won't be \"Miss\" any longer; looks forward to his letter that evening. 3pp. ALS","Has found her gloves and will come that night if that is all right. 1p. ALS","Scope and Contents Her letter reminded him of when they corresponded when courting; went to the barber shop; made his monthly report last night; have been visiting patients; they [the family] all miss her very much; remarks that she has \"won their hearts, as well a mine\"; is \"anxious for the two weeks to pass off as rapidly as possible\"; hopes she will have a good time; sends his love to everyone there and especially her. 3 pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Is glad she is enjoying her trip; is lonely without her; went to court yesterday at Jerusalem; Mrs. B[ogart] asked about her [Maggie]; saw Mr. Bogart on Sunday night and it reminded him of :old times\"; doesn't know what has \"gotten into\" Dick; didn't go to church on Sunday; is anxious for her return; doesn't know if he can meet her in Wheldon; wants to know if Bessie would come with her back to Franklin. 3pp. ALS","Wonders if she will write him that evening; will write Monday whether to expect him in Wheldon; misses her \"more and more everyday.\"","Is glad she will be home soon; has to go to [Brandville] on Sunday to see a patient; can't meet her in Weldon; Mr. Edwards will meet her. 1 p. ALS","Hopes she arrived safely; inquires how Bessie and her baby are; Nell went to a prayer meeting that night; [Fanny Bretlow] is improving; he wasn't angry she has to leave; doesn't like having her not there. 2 pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Has had a hard time since she left; saw several patients; made out monthly report; there was a surprise marriage between an old widow and widower in Franklin; it was the [\"slyest\"] thing he had ever heard of; hopes that Bessie and her baby's conditions are better; Fent was sorry he didn't get to say \"good-bye\" to her; asks her to write everyday. 2pp ALS","Is sincerely sorry about the death of Bessie's baby Lizzie; advises Bessie that she must have courage and know that time will heal her sorrow; hopes Bessie herself will recover soon; if she wants to stat longer than do; Cousin Mollie us wuth them at home until she [Maggie] returns. 3 pp ALS","Is very sorry to hear about Lizzie's death; sends her love to Bessie; she [Maggie] needn't come home until she's ready to leave. 2 pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Is glad she arrived safely; is glad her sister and mother are well; is adopting \"Fent's style\" of merely eating and sleeping at home; a heavy rain storm caused him to postpone his trip; is pleased her friends think she is looking so well; has not decided whether or not to go and see Nell in Norfolk; nothing much has happened since she left; is looking forward to her mother returning with her; wants to know all about her old friends.","Scope and Contents Misses her and thinks of her coming home; wants to know which day she will come home; he sends $200 which he thinks is enough for the trip in addition to what she has; went to the \"poor house\" and also to Norfolk; Kitty travelled with him; Nell was dissapointed that she didn't get a \"Thanksgiving box\"; Rev. Royall, who was a missionary in China, is their new minister; Mr. Hobday will leave for Albemarle County; asks her to come home soon.","Scope and Contents Was about \"half mad\" when he found out she wouldn't be home before Thursday; is glad that her mother will come as well; is disapponted that Kitty didn't get in touch with him; heard Mr. Hobdy at church preaching his farwell sermon; the Hobdays are sorry they cannot say goodbye to her; put up the stove and the feather bed \"was plaed in position\"; Rosa prepares all the meals; will go to Courtland to meet with the Board of Supervisors; there hasn't been too much sickness lately.","Has been sick since Christmas; is glad she (Mama) liked her work box; wants to go up for a visit; since (Teresa) has taken Sarah's place, Ruth has been taking care of Martha; send her love to all at Aunt Fannie's.","Scope and Contents Arrived safely there; met friends in Norfolk; took a steamer up to the Potomac; saw their Congressman Mr. Tyler; is cloudy and wet; will leave tomorrow evening; hasn't accomplished anything yet as far as his \"mission\" is concerned; will reach home either Saturday morning or night.","Wishes he had heard from her; has seen patients; has a meeting at the Co. school board; hopes she is having a good time; has a lot of work; Nell is sick and at Cousin Mollie's; thinks she should write since she has more time than he does; sends regards to friends; all send their love; is anxious for her return.","Scope and Contents Only writes on Sundays; wants to know everything she's up to; mentions Polly; she will make Polly a dress; has her room fixed up \"sweet\"; would like her (Maggie) to pay her (Fencie) a visit.","Has time to write since the baby is asleep; Mama is at church; asks how they are getting on in the hot weather; Mama and herself (Bessie) have sewn some; wants a pattern of Maggie's; Mary Mann lost her baby; Aunt Annie came over; wants to know when she will have her baby's (Andrew's) picture taken.","Disappointed Maggie couldn't come for a visit; hopes she will come next fall; Claude is improving a lot; is sewing a lot; Cousin Leila has had a little girl; Aunt Annie came to visit; Cousin Clifton is home on a week's holiday; likes her new home very much; she (Bessie) has had a toothache; the dentisit was afraid to pull it; thinks she (Maggie) if fortunate to have such a good nurse; Mama says she will write soon.","Scope and Contents Claude has a \"dreadful raising in his head\"; believes Maggie knows of the pain since she once has that herself; will get Claude a dark blue cloak; Aunt Bee is with them; she has an abcess at the root of her tooth; wants to know all she (Maggie) is doing.","Nell had a violent attack two hours after she [Maggie] left; she had another but is doing better now; Fent went to Suffolk; he [Fent] is making arrangements to study law at University; Fent misses her and Andrew a lot; Kitty is doing well at housekeeping.","Scope and Contents Opened a bureau in Paris; supplies \"reliable information\" on expenses and accomodations for the exposition; feels he is qualified to assist fellow teachers; offers his assistance.","Scope and Contents Expresses \"great bereavement\" over the death of Nell; thought she was a \"beautiful character\" wants to comfort him (James); wishes there had been good news; knows Andrew must be sad; sends love to everyone.","James F. Bryant agrees to rent the house and lot where William Camp resided provided the house will be put in complete order, the property rented for two years, and payments made accordingly. Signed and sealed by the aforementioned. Cy of DS","Scope and Contents Is completely outraged that his mother-in-law (Mary R. Barrett) is claiming he (James) owes her money when in fact it is she who is very much in debt to him; at the beginning of his marriage to \"Gabi\" they were required to pay $40 per month for room and boardl; explains many professional services rendered that were never paid by his mother-in-law; find it inhumane \"to take the very bread out of the mouths of her own flock, to put it in the mouths of others\"; states various accounts that prove his point.","Scope and Contents Account book of James Fenton Bryant, 1863-1867, listing various common articles purchased, payments of services rendered, meals and food bought, and medical expenses while studying at the University of Virginia, 1865-1866, and the University of New York, 1866-1867. Also including the diary, 1866 ,of James F[enton] Bryant, describing briefly his social and academic life while studying at the University of New York. 97 pp. MsV","Diary of James F. Bryant. 6pp. TCy of MS","Miscellaneous items including receipts of Dr. Bryant kept in the back of his account book. Also Dr. Bryant's calling card and cardboard tag labeled 5261. VA.","Scope and Contents Photograph, black and white, 5 1/1\" X 3 3/4\", of Dr. James Fenton Bryant (P1)","\"Three Rebels Write Home Including the Letters of ... James Fenton Bryant (June 20, 1861-December 30, 1866)...\" April, 1955. 20 pp. TCy of PM","Scope and Contents Biographical material on the Bryant Family including Dr. Bryant's first wife Gabie L. Bryant who died September 20, 1882 and a xerox copy of \"Leaves from the Family Tree. 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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."],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eJames Fenton Bryant was a physician, mayor, school superintendent and candidate for Congress who lived in Franklin, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e"],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical Information:"],"bioghist_tesim":["James Fenton Bryant was a physician, mayor, school superintendent and candidate for Congress who lived in Franklin, Virginia."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eJames Fenton Bryant Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e"],"prefercite_tesim":["James Fenton Bryant Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary."],"processinfo_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eProcessed by Jennifer Veley and Karen Woodall during 1987-1988. Box and Folder List compiled by Amy White, SCRC Staff, in October 2010.\u003c/p\u003e"],"processinfo_heading_ssm":["Processing Information:"],"processinfo_tesim":["Processed by Jennifer Veley and Karen Woodall during 1987-1988. Box and Folder List compiled by Amy White, SCRC Staff, in October 2010."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence, 1873-1903, of Dr. James Fenton Bryant. Chiefly, 1885-1888, with Margaret (Gunter) Bryant of Enfield, North Carolina who became his second wife. The letters concern their courtship and marriage. The collection also includes some letters from Margaret Gunter's sister, and her cousins at Richmond, Virginia, Lynchburg, Virginia and Tarborough, North Carolina; account books and a diary of Dr. Bryant.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Recieved her cousins letters but was unable to respond until now due to having the \"chills\"; Mamie and Edward visited there; Saw Willie Whitaker; supposes Sallie is homesick; would love to hear from Caddie and Leila; will perhaps get a black velvet suit; Mama and Claiborne send love; send puzzle in which Gen. Grant's face will appear; asks her to destroy this letter. 4pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Still waits to hear from her; has not been able to go to shool for two days because of all the snow; is enjoying sledding in the evening; worries about Mama because she had a bad cold and near pneumonia; tells of her Christmas and New Year's holiday; heard that Miss Willie Bogart was actually getting married this time; would like new from Enfield, North Carolina; the family sends greetings to her. 8pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Recieved her letter and thinks her \"a real nice little girl\" for writing and next time she sees her she wil \"court\" her and give her a \"buss\"; she was the one who sent the \"sweet little Valentine\"; mentions passing all her examinations; recieved a long letter from Sallie [Branch] who wants her [MG] to write; grieves the death of her uncle; sends greetings from her mother. 4pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Heard from her father that she likes chewing gum and therefore takes great pleasure in sending her some \"Elastic Article\"; would like to hear from her soon; wonders if she remembers what she promised him last time they met. 2 pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpects to leave soon for New Orleans with a group chaperoned by Judge Howard and his wife; was invited to wait on Kittie Norfleet and Mr. Stimach from Raleigh; has heard through Madame Grundy that Mr. McG. is very devoted and she [Lillie] wonders if they [MG and Mr. McG] will be married; went out to a dinnner party with John R. Pender; they are the same as ever- just sweethearts; gives detailed report of Governor Jarvis' and his wife's visit to Tarborough. 6pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions hearing news of her [MG] through Henry Bryan; mentions having been sick for a good part of the summer with typhoid fever but is almost recovered; relates accounts of her visit at Effie's; Lucy Norton sent her [Lillie] flowers while she was sick; Nellie Hayes was at Nags Head this summer; disappointed at not seeing her at dances held at Battle [?] in the spring; asks her [MG] to write soon. 8pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffers to accompany her to the Baptist Church if she has no previous engagement. 1p ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffers to accompany her to the entertainment at the Masonic Hall. 1 p. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Would like her to accompany hi on a ride in the evening or to the service at the Methodist Church if she is not already engaged for either event. Includes 22 April 1888, Maggie (Margaret) Gunter \"River Lawn\" Franklin, Virginia, to Dr. James Felton Bryant, Franklin, Virginia. Thanks him and accepts his invitation to go riding that evening. 1p. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks him for his invitation to the entertainment but has a previous engagement and cannot accept.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Requests the honor of her company on a ride Sunday evening. 1 p. ALS Including 27 April 1888 \"Maggie\" (Margaret) Gunter, \"River Lawn\", [Franklin, Virginia] to Dr. James Felton Bryant. [Franklin, Virginia]. Thanks him for the invitation Sunday evening but has a previous engagement. 1p. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccepts his invitation to church on Sunday evenin; invites him up to see her. 1p ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Will be \"at home\" and very glad to see him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Arrived home safely; apologizes for seeming cool towards him in the morning before but was very nervous about seeing him; Levy told her all about how he would soon tire of he [MG] and that his children would never look up to her as they were too close in age; Mr. Bryant doesn't seem to care either way [about the courtship better MG and JFB]; thinks it sensible that his children can feel at home with; would like Nellie to look at her [MG] as an older sister; Dick and Fenton ought to have someone to tell their troubles to; has said all her life she never expected to mary a young man; is glad he will see Mrs. Bryant for although she must know that she promised to have him; Mrs. Bryant says she [MG] has not treated Robbie Pretton right, but she [MG[ sees nothing wrong with her behavior; love him \"two thimbles full\" this evening; spent a long time looking at his picture and will send him a pricture of herself soon snd wishes to hear about his trip to Norfolk\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents is sorry to hear that little Harrie is sick; is anxious to know what he and Mrs. B[ryant] said about her; is glad to know he thinks she [MG] has such a \"noble character\" and hopes he will never be disappointed in her and he will love her better every day not less; hopes he has kept his promise to read a chapter in the Bible every Sunday; thinks they should have regular days of writing each other so they will always know when to expect a letter and will never be disappointed. 5pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Wonders what was wrong with her in her last letter [20 May 1888] because she seemed so reserved and troubled about something; grieved him to think that his \"innocent, sweet-hearted little girley\" would be troubled about anything; has fears about his ability to make her happy; Harry and Dick have both recovered from their illness; Mrs. Bryant chattered pleasantly about her [MG] and though she still opposes the match said that if they were married she would love them and be as good a friend as before; has no intention of marrying until he met her and at first sight his love was irrestible, and he would rather die than than keep it from her; Mrs. Bryant had told him before her [MG's] arrival that she [MG] was \"one of the sweetest, prettiest, and most admirable young ladies she had ever met\"; Mrs. Bryant hadn't expected him to fall in love; saw Crawley Vaughn and his bride and both looked fine; remembered his promis to read a chapter in the Bible each Sunday; troubled by the tone of her last letter and hopes she has not grown colder to him; had brought \"the ring\" in Norfolk; would like an exchange of at least two letters every week and she can select the days most convienvent to her; wonders if she has mentioned anything to her mother, relatives, or friends about their affair. 9pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sorry to have sounded cool and troubled because she felt neither; has not yet grown cold towards him; recieved a letter for Mrs. B[ryant] who did not mention his name but had right much to say about Craley and his marriage to Miss Keith, and does not think age matters; is jealous of anyone who recieves Mrs B[ryant]'s love and does not think she [Mrs. Bryant] will think so much of her as in the past; says Mrs, Bryant told her that if they were married she could never feel the same towards him because she could not stand the idea of him loving anyone; wonders what 'the ring' looks like; invites him to visit the first Saturday before the first Sunday in June; says her Mama will give consent if he is \"as nice and loveable\" as she [MG] says; \"told Mama. Aunt Joe Branch, and sister Bessie about 'our affair'\"- aunt Joes is pleased and Bessie says he \"can't possibly have her sister\" 7pp ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The Band excursion just returned after an hour or two delay due to dense fog; wanted to go but his business prevented it; has she been there nothing would have prevented its growing; saw Mrs. Bryant who complimented her and thought he should marry her [MG] if \"he could get her\"; \"the ring\" is a plain gold band; thinkis the greatest taste he could have ever displayed was in selecting his \"own, sweet little girley- Mag\"; hopes to come the Saturday before the first Sunday in June; Nell wrote her a letter; Miss Nettie sends her lovel sees very little of Mrs. Flora L. Jacksn who seems to have busied her self since marriage; send regards to Aunt Joe Branch. 7pp ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Troubled as to his inability to visit in early June; two patients are very ill; attended the Methodist Church and walked home with Sister Bogart who mentioned she had not recieved a reply to her letter; Nell wants her to write; Annie Bettie Gay does not know whether to call her \"Aunt\" Mag, Cousin, or Sister Mag. 3pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNell is sick and causing him much uneasiness; mentions seeing Miss Joe Bachelor who inquired about her and paid her many compliments; has heard nothing from Dr. McG. about the license; heard from Dick who seemed quite homesick; has not yet told Dick of Nell's condition as he [JFB] does not want to disturb him. 3pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Asks if he can stand being teased about her; wonders if Mrs. B[ryant] really said he ought to marry her [MG] if he could; is happy that \"the ring\" is a plain old band; \"am beginning to want to see you, what will you think of me for coming right out and telling you?\"; has answered Nellie's letter and sends her love to Sister Nettie; it isn't everyone she meets that she can open her heart to and tell everything so when she does she has plenty to say; wonders if he feels he can trust her with all his troubles, pleasures, \"and most everything that you would like to impart to another\" 7pp ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Says he does not tire of being teased about her and never expects to; has \"the blues\" because he cannot visit her as Mrs. [Joe] Gay is very sick and begs him not to leave; has only recieved four letters from her in the three weeks she has been gone from Franklin and asks her to do better; incessant floods of the past few days have stopped all the trains and there have been \"washouts\" on the roads; Nell recieved her [MG's] letter and is quite proud of it; is proud to now that she begins to want to see him; wants to see her and hear her sweet voice and if he has any regrets about meeting her it is a fear he will not be able to make her as happy as he would like to; comments on the \"miserable old widowers\" who visit her, but has so much confidence in her that he is not very uneasy as of yet. 6pp ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Disappointed that he could not visit on Saturday and says he must come the following Saturday; the young men plan to give a \"pic-nic\" on Wednesday and she looks forward to it with great anticipation; expects to have her picture taken that morning and will send him one as soon as she gets them; is sorry Miss Cora Vaughn and Mrs. Joe Gay are sick; wonders how many people he has told of their engagement and reminds him that she did not give him permission to tell many people; does not want him to read and reread her letters as they will not bear so much inspectin as she is \"afraid I always write straight as I talk.\" 5pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Had a very gloomy day on Saturday because he could not visit his \"dear sweet little girly\" and her sadness added to the gloom; Mrs. [Joe] Gay is feeling much better but Miss Core [Vaughn] may have a protracted spell; is feeling jealous of all of her other visitors; mentions two charming widows have moved to town but reassures her she she is the only one he loves; wants her to write a letter to Sister Bogart soon as she complains of recieving no response to her letter; sends her a kiss and will bring another if she gives him permission. 5 pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks him for the box of beautiful flowers; went to a dance and had a spendid time; her escort was a nice young man studying pharmacy in Baltimore; wore some of the flowers to the dance; wrote to Mrs. Bogart; scolds him for telling so many people of their engagement; wonders what his children say about their engagement; wonders who Miss Lelia has been going around with so often. 5pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Asks what she will do about dancing when he moves to Franklin as all the people are either married or intensely religious so it is near impossible to get up a dance; may not be able to visit on Saturday as \"I have my hands full of sick people...and I am nearly broken down with fatigue\"; has not told many people of their engagement but everyone seems to know; Nell and Fent are devoted to her; Nell often says he \"has no right to say sweet things of anyone except Miss Mag, and if you don't quit it, I will write and tell her of it\"; Dick says little about the arrangement. 4pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Received his letter and has has the \"blues\" all evening since reading that he may not visit on Saturday; read his words and a few tears came to her eyes; cannot excuse him if he does not come Saturday; wonders if Dick will always be stiff in her company or if he will like the home he has now better than the one he will soon have; detected a little sarcasm in his last letter when commenting on her dancing and escorts; thanks maybe she should not tell him of her escorts; if he does not come on Saturday she will not let him have one of her photographs; feels she could \"weep a barrel of tears, my heart is heavy as lead\"; says she would not give up her friends as many other couples seem to do, but Dr. McGingan says she will be so devoted to her home that she will forget there is anyone else alive; asks him to tel Nell to keep an ear open to hear how many \"sweet things\" he says to the widows. 7pp ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVery sorry to hear he was sick; disappointed he could not visit; must come as soon as he is ableand if he is sick for too long he must get Nell to write him; went to church with Dr. McGingan; asks if he recieved her picture; wonders if he has seen Mrs. Bogart; read a letter from Mrs. Bogart to her [MG's] cousin Sir Whitaker in which she [Mrs. Bogart] said she felt so decied by some people she thought were her friends; wonders who Mrs. Bogart means. 3pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVery sorry to he is not well and hopes he is not getting typhoid fever; heard that he receieved a visit from Mr. and Mrs. Bogart; Nell wrote and said her [MG's] letter did him more good than medicine; is much obliged to Nell for writing while he has been sick; Dr. Smith visited and gave them away when he told he has seen them riding and at church quite often and thought it must mean something; begs him to get well as she wants a letter from him so much. 5pp ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWent to a feast organized by the young men of the baseball club and had a spendid time; will begin working on some of her clothes next week; wonders when he will be able to write; the young men are planning another dance but does not intend to go; wonders if he has thought of her since he has been sick; asks hm not to let her letters lie around.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The attack of sickness he had was quite violent, perhaps the most severe he has had in twelve years; is now fully restored except his strength; the picture she sent was for a time misplaced but has been found and often inspected ever since; \"Absence will never conquer the love which I bear for my sweet Marguerite, and if anything should prevent our marriage, I shall love you still, to the end of my days\"; did not intend to sound sarcastic when he spoke of her going dancing with another escort; knows of no one except his children, himself, and Mr. Bogart's Family who dance; if Mrs. Bogart continues to object to his loving her [MG] \"then she [Mrs. B] must object, that's all\"; gratified that she thought of him at the feast on Friday but hops she did not miss the dancing afterwards because of him; had six doctors and four preachers visit him during his sickness; wonders if he can visit her during the week as he does not think he can wait until Saturday. 13 pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has been terribly disappointed at not recievng a letter from her in several days; would like to visit her in several days; would like to visit her on Saturday and call on her before and after supper; is about well and has resumed regular work, \"though I have not quite regained my flesh\"; was at the Bogart's on Tuesday night but neither one mentioned her. 4pp ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Wonders if his \"little girley\" is sick, too, as he has recieved no letter from her all week; if recoeves a letter from her that evening then will visit her the next day either on the morning train or the Raleigh Express; asks her to write right away to relieve his troubled mind. 3pp ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Her letter reached him and made him very sad with the news she had been sick; her sickness presents yet another obstacle in his visiting, and he wonders how long this will continue; intends to perservere until every last obstacle is overthrown; went on a river boat excursion organized by Mr. Bogart; chatted with some of the young ladies but spent most of his time among the married couples with whom he is very popular; says that if the \"miserable doctors\" in Enfield don't cure her soon he will go and take charge of the case himself; wonders what Mrs. Bogart said in her letter to her [MG]; will go to Norfolk and V[irginia] Beach if he cannot visit her. 5pp ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Her health has improved though she feels \"right bad from the medicine\"; asks if he can visit her on Tuesday or Wednesday; is quite anxious to see himl before she got sick she was \"sewing some of my wedding garments\"; wants to see him as soon as his train arrives in Enfield. 2pp ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Is just about well; wants to see him \"terribly bad\" and asks him to visit the next evening if he camn; will not thank him for the flowers he sent but will tell him all about them when he visits; has so many things to tell him that \"I am afraid I will talk you most to death.\" 3pp ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHer letter informing him of her recovery afforded him great pleasure; will visit as soon as she tells him when he should come; just recieved her letter of the 24th and will visit the 27th of June. 3 pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived his letter and is glad of his arrival on the following day; while she was visiting in Franklin a man opened a livery stable with lovely horses so they can go riding when he visits; is not tired of his letters and loves to read them. 3pp ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Arrived home safely and upon his arrival found many anxious people sick at home so he was kept busy until ten that evening; his visit to Enfield was one of the happiest memories of his life, and his thoughts often linger there; \"the dignified, pleasant and agreeable manner of your mother- and the innocent lively, girlish and captivating spirit of your 'big-little' sister, added largely to the pleasure of my visit, and I really felt while with them that I was in the house of my friends\"; Mr. Bogart continues to tease him and asked many questions about his [JFB's] trip; is more anxious to see her than he was before he went to Enfield and cannot stand the idea of not seeing her for two or three months; tried hard to conceal his \"really sad feelings when I left you\" as there were several hours around; wonders if she feels the same sadness; Nell complains of not receiving a letter from her. 8pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Recieved his letter and hopes he does not break himself down again tending to all the sick people; everyone that met him liked him so much; Walter and Caddie thought him splendid and Walter said \"while I am not at all anxious to get rid of you, it would give me pleasure to give you away to him\"; went to visit Cousi Sir Whitaker who tried to tease her about him; Cousins Minnie and Joe Whitaker visited the other evening and Minne played the piano which made her [MG] wish he had been there; Mr. McGignan has given her a tonic to rid of the chills and to clear her \"complection\"; wonders if he feels more convinced since his visit that she is the one for him to lovel reminds him that should he find someone else he feels he can love better than he must tell her an dif she knows it is the best for him then she can bear it; the young men in the town now understand why she does not go out often; Mama and Bessie were pleased with him and thought he did not seem a bit like a stranger; would be glad to see him any time and would like him to come during the week again; does feel a growing love for him and the more love he shows his love for her the more her love for him grows. 11pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Received her letter and was delighted to hear from his \"little girley\"; there is no use in giving him permission to break their engagement as he loves her too well; as she is so much the younger of the two it is she who might grow tired of the arrangement; \"it is my desire and my prayer, with my whole heart, that you may never regret your promise to marry me, and if you are sure that you love me, well enough to make me your life long companion, then you need fear nothing else\"; Mrs. B[orgart] spoke very affectionately of her and wondered when they were to be married; Mrs. J.C. Parker is still ill with typhoid fever and he feels very uneasy about her; would like to visit during the week he may see the most of her. 5pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Received his letter and his \"quarrel\" but is afraid she cannot write a long letter this time either; Dr. McGingan took her to church Sunday evening; asked Dr. McGingan how hw liked him [JFB} and the response was positive; Mr. Pittman meant, when he said that he [JFB] would be \"devoured\" on his next visit to Enfield, that because he was so well liked in town on his next visit he would be taken away from her; another \"pic-nic\" at Bellamy's Mill; heard that Nell and Mrs. B[ogart] could not get home one night due to a storm; is sewimg more garments and reading Scribner's Magazine; the weather is melting and dusty. 5pp ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Wonders if she is angry with him and hesitates to call her \"my own little girley\" since she only addressed him as \"my dear friend\" and closed with \"your true friend\" in the last letter; wonders why she is so formal unless she doubts his sincerity; is pleased with the compliments her friends have paid him; Dr. Smith wonders when he [JFB] will visit Enfield again; had little time to entertain Mr. Smith as he was too busy; thought many times how i needed you to preform this service\"; the children send their love to Miss Mag; Dick is very anxious to go to Lexington, [VA] and attend the Virginia Military Institue; would like to visit about the first of August; writes a love poem expressing his sorrow at her abscence from him; thinks she will think him foolish for writing such a poem; the weather has been \"as hot as old so I can make it\"; is warned of the necessity of closing [the letter] as it is nearly train time. 7pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has not lost confidence him; was not was not worried at all about the \"quarreling\"; asks if he mean what he said about her ability to entertain, and he did then she takes it as quite a compliment; is much oliged to Miss Flora for the invitation to hurry and move to Franklin; wonders if she [Miss Flora] will visit often and explain how he likes things prepared; knows little about housekeeping but will do the best she can; would like him to visit anytime he likes to come; \"the little piece of poetry was mighty sweet\"; Caddie [Pittman] and Dr. McG[ingan] have prepared a hymn for Sunday's service and she wishes he could hear it as \"you are so fond of music\"; reminds him that he had said he would be so busy in October that he would rather put off their marriage, \"now perhaps you will be busy in November, too. Now I want you to be candid with me, hadn't you rather be married in the spring?... I mean will it be more convenient for you?\" 9pp ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mentions that November provides him with as much leisure as any other month, and he does not need to postpone their marriage until the spring unless the postponement is more in accordance with her wishes; is still very busy with the sick; Dr. Smith brought him a nice frame for her photograph; feels she could  \"entertain handsomely in any society... you must not let your natural modesty prevent you from showing your real worth\"; is not trying to make her jealous, but he took a very pretty young lady out riding and would like her to guess who she was; expects all young house keepers to be awkward at first, but \"I will exercise that patience, which my love for you and your inexperience suggests, feeling fully assured that with proper time you will be equal to the best.\" 8pp ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thought that if they waited until the spring to be married this would give him time to find out if he really loves her as much as he says he does; she has always said she would rather be married in the fall than any other time of the year; cannot guess you the \"pretty young ladie\" he took riding was; is not jealous that he goes with the pretty young ladies as he goes with as she goes out with the young men and her being jealous would not be fair; has been out in the country with Mama and Bessie \"most two weeks\"; Aunt Joe [Branch] will leave soono to visit Sallie who she has not seen since her [Sallie's] marriage; thinks Dr. Smith looks feeble and is worried he cannot stand long drives in the warm weather. 9 pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Cannot get time to go to Norfolk as he is still overwroked; he has three or four cases of typhoid fever on hand; she has given him all the opprotunites to \"break off\" their engagement if he so desires- asks her she doubts that he really loves her; wonders if she wants him to break off their engagement or she would like to; \"I did not make the proposal to you because I speciffically desired to get married, but solely for the reason that I loved you so intesely that I could not resist it\"; wants to know frankly what she thinks of the matter and would not bind her unless she felt fully satisfied that she loves him and could be happy with him; his faults outnumber hers tenfold; if she has found someone who would be more congenial then asks her to let him know and \"I will release you no matter how bitter the dissapointment\"; cannot tell her the name of the young lady he took riding; wishes to go to Norfolk again before he visits her so he can finalize matters with the rings; hopes Dr. [A.S.] Smith will be able to perform the ceremony at their marriage; Mrs. Bogart is organizing a play called \"Among the Breakers\" for an entertainment at the Episocopal Church- Dick and Nell are in the play; sends his love to her mother and sister. 9pp ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Received his letter and drank in every word; knows from the tone of his letter that she had wounded his feelings and she feels very sorry for it; begs his pardon \"a thousand thousand time\" for giving him extra worries; has never met anyone she liked half as much as her \"dear doctor\"; promises to marry him in the first part of November; fears he will get sick from being so busy; since she moves to Franklin she will try to make the best of it when he is busy and \"always be at the front door with open arms to receive you\"; wants to see him so much especially now she has hurt his feelings; doesnot get lonely out in the country as she keeps busy and their is company opten. 8pp ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Compares the number of sick patients he has to the old adage \"when it rains, it pours\" and his work is on the increase rather than the decrease; does not remember ever seeing such an epidemic of typhoid fever; Mr. J.C. Parker's mother died oh typhoid fever and his wife and sister have the same illness; fears Dick will be sick for he has had some chills and often complains; her letter was so full of apologies that he could not recieve them all, but freely forgives all she asked him to forgive her for; his feelings were not wounded by her letter [17 July 1888] he merely thought she doubted his sinceity or wanted to be released from the engagement; fears she has lost her fondness for amusment as she has not been to any of the Balls or parties all summer. 7 pp ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas not got time to write him a long letter as she must help Aunt Joe [Branch] get ready to go out; Aunt Joe received a letter from Mr. Bogart asking if she would take Mrs. Bogart and the children to ward for several weeks as Franklin is so sickly he is anxious for them to leave, and if Aunt Joe could take them he wondered if Walter and Caddie [Pittman] could; Caddie does not want to ward them because she is so young and very little experienced at such a thing; visited with Sadie McGuigan the other day; gives her love to Nell, Dick, and Fent. 5pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSupposes she has returned to the country eith her mother by now where she [MG] amuses herself with sewing and reading; \"I believe you are quite domestic and industrious. That is very nice in veiw of the probably change from Miss Maggie Gunter to Mrs.--\"; notices that she has become quite Methodistic; Mrs. Bogart has abandoned the idea of leaving Franklin for the summer; hopes to see her soon. 3pp ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Is staying with her neighbor, Mrs. Parker, whose daughter is away and she [Mrs. Parker] is so lonely wants her [MG] to stay with her for a long time; visited Caddie [Pittman] who is doing well; received a letter from Mrs. Bogart who has the \"blues\"; is real glad he thinks her domestic and industrious; loves to sew and keep house in order but does not know a great deal about it; if he loves chocolatecake she can make that anytime for him; wishes he will get in the habit of going to church every Sunday; wants him to give Dick medicine before he gets sick in bed. 5pp ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Is becoming weary of his constant rounds to the sick; presents her witha little \"quarrel\" and complains of her short letter in response since she has more time than he; hope to see her again in a week or two if the epidemic of [typhoid] fever does not set in again; Mrs. Bogart opnly speaks of her in kindness and with affection now; will be pleased to go to church with her accompanying him, but reminds her that there is no day of rest for Doctors on the Sabbath day too; Miss Marnie Parker has been so ill with typhoid she has not even been told of her mother's death; was caught in the rain without an umbrella and now has a severe cold; felt a little lonely the other day and whenever he feels lonely \"my little girley is the first thought that ever enters my head\" Dr. Barnes, an old friend, visited the other evening and spied her picture on the wall and wondered what he must do to get into the good graces of the pretty girls; told Dr. Barnes that Providence must work for him as it did him [JFB]. 7 pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWonders how he feels; Saturday [28 July 1888] was her birthday and she turned 21; received a lace colar as her only gift which Mrs. Parker gave her; fears Marnie Parker will not survive the typhoid fever and feels sorry for Mr. J.C. Parker; is very pleased he wishes for her to drive away the lonely hours; apologizes for the short letters but cannot seem to write at the moment. 4pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHeard from Nell that he was sick and that she [Nell] had been sick today; tells him to hurry and get well and come to Enfield; Dr. McGuigan visited the other night and his fear of having to go home in a rain storm turned out to be unneeded because they never had a storm just wind and not even a particle of rain thought it is much needed; dreamt the other night that he came to her and said he did not love her but loved her Cousin Lic Whitaker; Sue Whitaker is boarding with them in Enfield; asks how Marnie Parker is getting on; hopes he gets well soon. 5 pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Is happy to hear through Nell he is getting better; a dance is planned soon but she does not plan to attend because she has concluded she no longer likes dancing; wants to see him \"real much\"; has tried for three or four days to get flowers to send him but the dry weather makes them impossible to find; received two letters from Miss Flora and greatly appreciates them; asks him to hurry and write. 7pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSince everybody in the house is napping she decided to take the opprotunity to write him; spent the day first reading the Bible then reading a book entitled The Young Christian; for the remainder of the day when no one was talking to her she spent her time thinking about him; is thinking of visiting a cousin of hers soon and spending a few days; wishes she knew something funny to write and make him laugh and forget being sick; wonders if he had the typhoid fever; Bessie [Gunter] sends her kidest regards. 7pp ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHeard from Nell that he was very much better and was delighted to hear this; decided not to visit her cousin; received an invitation from a young man who is a distant cousin to go up to Warrenton, [VA] but declined his offer; if Nell cannot write asks him to have Dick or Miss Flora write. 3pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHears from Miss Flora that he is much better and hopes he will get well soonas he has been sick for so long; greatly appreciates the many letters Nell and flora have written keeping him informed as to his sickness; has heard Dick plans to go to Lexington [VA], [to attend Virginia Militiary Institute], and knows he [JFB] will miss him [RBB] dreadfully; heard from Mrs. Bogart recently. 4pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManaged to gather some flowers together for him and willl send them by the evening post; misses his letters and hopes he will be better soon and can write; Aunt Joe [Branch] should be home again in two or three weeks; sends her love to all. 3pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests her to go to the Express office that evening. 1p. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs happy to hear he can sit up again and begs him not to do anything imprudent and cause a relapse; is sorry to hear that Dick is sick; had a gentleman caller who stayed and stayed making her think she would never have a chance to write him; Dr. McGingan looks dreadful and has been sick. 3pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thanks her for her \"sweet remembrance\" of him during his long and tedious illness; the illness he just passed through surpasses anything he has ever had- six weeks in bed and unable to go out; Dick has been ill with the same fever the past two weeks; the fever is distinctively new and he has nicknamed it the \"D[evi]l's fever\"; Dick feels his illness may interfere with his going to V[irgini]a Miltary Institute; his long illness has demorlaized him as he is so far behind in his work and has suffered many heavy losses; weighed 185 lbs. before his illness and now weighs 130; will visit to see her as soon as his strength returns and he can put on a repectable appearance; the extent of hisillness had not been made known to her until he was out of danger. 4pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Delighted at receiving a letter from him after his long spell of fever; warns him not to go out too soon and catch cold or stay out after the dew fals in the evening; wonders if he couls not get someone to help him in his office; cannot help but give him advice because she is so intersted in his welfare; Aunt Joe [Branch] has not yet returned home; is sorry about Dick's being sick; feels sorry for poor Mrs. B[ogart] who does not feel as though she has anyone to tell her problems to; Mrs. Bogart never mentions his name in letters to her [MG]; has made all the \"wedding garments\"; tells him to \"hurry and get your strength and tale a tonic as so to get your flesh\"; heard that Mr. Campbell died and it made her sad to hear of a young person's death; asks him not to let her letters get scattered around as \"someone might get hold of them and be very much amused.\" 9pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Can see from his handwritting that he is somewhat nervous which is the result of his illness; cannot walk from his house to his office yet so he take a horse and buggy; will probably take him six to eight weeks to recover his strength and vitality; would like to visit her the first of next month [Oct.] if Dick's condition permits it; Dick is brokenhearted about the thought of being able to attend school [Virginia Military Institute] this session; he may have to wait a year and this could affect his whole future; her letters were well taken care of during his sickness and promptly locked up after being read; Mrs. B[ogart] visits Dick often; the last time she [Mrs. Bogart] visited she remarked that her [MG's] picture did not do her justice; everyone in town while he was sick said \" Miss Maggie would cure me much sooner than the doctors\"; thinks she will \"suit splendidly for a poor man's wife\"; Fent says they should appoint the [wedding] day as he is anxious for them to marry; since Mr. Campbell's death no arrangements have been made for a new male teacher; had his bed turned so he could face her picture and has been reminded of her constantly during his illness. 9pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Delighted that he can go down to his office now; is sorry to hear about Dick and wonders if he [JFB] cannot give him something to cure that \"miserable old fever\"'; wonders if the fever will disappear when they have frost; is glad Mrs. Bogart likes her; remembers Mrs. Bogart's attitude towards them the morning after that night they stayed up so late; Aunt Joe [Branch] came home Monday; wonders if Miss Marnie Parker ever fully recovered from her fever; asks if Mr. Brownly ever teases him about her as Mr. Brownly sees exactly how many letters he [JFB] receives from her; sends her love to the children. 6pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Is able to walk to the office but it tires him out; is gradually recovereing \"my flesh and strength\"; Fent really wants to see them married and wants her to come home as soon as possible; Nell says she [MG] treats her mean because she [MG] no longer writes to her since he has been well; Dick is somewhat better though his fever is still not checked; he [Dick] is becoming quite restless; wrote to General Smith [President of Virginia Military Institute] to find out if Dick could enter in the middle of October; Mr. Brownly knows of the frequency of their correspondence as do Mr. Knight and Mr. [Walter] Urguhart; Miss Marnie Parker has fully recovered; remembers that the size of the ring she wanted, made of her old family jewelry, would just fit over his little finger, but also remembers her saying something about having the band flat, square, or round and wonders which; wonders if the engagement right was not to be a little smaller; has had an extraordinary bad luck this year; but has one bright episode which more than compensates for all the clouds- \"my good fortune in meeting my 'little girley'\"; Mr. Bogart is down with another attack of rheumatism; notes that her last letter was a little brief and asks if she can't write a longer one next time. 8pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Went to Brinkleyville to visit a cousin and a schoolmate and had a real pleasant visit; Dr. Smith's home is near where she stayed and on Saturday night two young men called on her; sone night while there several of the young ladies and gentlemen in the neighborhood heard she was there and stopped to visit; the young ladies took turns on the piano and there was music all during the evening; thought of him during the evening because she remembers his fondness for music; has not been to visit Aunt Joe [Branch] yet; is glad that his children like her as she would hate it if they did not; does not care that he has people of him engagement as she expects if she ever goes to Franklin again it will be as a \"Mrs\" so it really makes no difference who knows; wonders what he will do about Mr. Bogart being sick so much; asks if he thinks Mr. Bogart can hold out much longer if he drinks as he did last winter; is happy to know that she can be the means of brightening up the cloudy spots in his pathway; wonders if they must be married after the first of November and wants him fully restored and in good health; also about the date because she has written to a friend in Richmond [VA] for the wedding dress and the freiend said if she wanted to make the dress she would have a better idea what the fall styles are; the ring he would like to have fixed for her fitover his little figner and she would like a round band that is not very wide; the \"engagement ring\" did not quite fit over his little finger; was disappointed he did not mention when he would come see her; sends her best love to the children. 10 pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Received her letter and had suspected the cause of its delay; is glad that she enjoyed her stay in Brinkleyville and is always happy when he knows that his \"dear little girley\" is happy; asks if she is drifting away from her \"dear doctor\" after so long an abscence and being with the nice young men; knows how true his \"little girley\" is and is not afraid to trust her anywhere; Dick's condition is improving; hopes to go to Norfolk soon; would like to visit hr the 10th or 11th of October; is recuperatingrapidly now; does not know how they will fix a definite time for thir marriage until he sees her; as far as his arrangements are concerned for the happy event everything remains to be done; hopes to arrange a wedding date sround the 15th or 20th of November; Fent is very much afraid that he [JFB] will do something to displease her; there has been aprotracted meeting at the Methodist Church and there have been three or four converts. 10pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Was happy to receive his letter; hopes he does not do anything to set his health back; the fall has come and he wonders if he ever has the \"blues\" in the fall; thik it sad to see all the leaves fall, the flowers fie, and everything looks sad; wonders how many books he has read in his Bible and tells him not to depend on her for what is right and just because she does not always do what is right and just; is glad he was only jesting in his letter about drifting from her \"dear doctor\"; is glad Dick is better and wondres if he will be able to go to school in the middle of October; Mr. Bullock has a farm near Enfield and he always liked her father, and, as he always liked her father, he always visits her family when in Enfield; does not want him to work himself to death for their marriage, and she cn wait to be married until after Christmas; tells him to hurry and visit because she has many things to tell him and to ask him; tells him to find the time to attend the protracted meeting [at the Methodist Church]. 8pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Received her letter; led to believe at the letter's beginning that she was troubled about something as the subject of the \"blues\" was introduced; knowing that his \"little girley\" was sad left him in the same condition; has not read any books in the Bible only a few chapters; will resume reading as time permits him as he has not forgotten his promise; went to Norfolk and met a nice young lady he chatted with for half an hour and when they parted Fent threatened to \"tell Miss Mag how you carry on with other girls\"; purchased the \"engagement ring\" and ordered the other ring which should be ready on the 10th [October]; plans to visit on the 10th or 11th; Dick is improving gradually; was pleased at how thoughtful and considerate she was regarding his difficulties during the year and her willingness to do whatever is best under the circumstances confirmed in him the \"essential characteristics which go to a true woman in you\";cannot secrue a carpenter to do the bathroom until spring; Nell is complaining as usual because she [MG] does not sit down immeadiately upon receipt of her lettters and answer them; Nell anxiously awaits her 12th birthday which occues on the 14th [October]. 8pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Is visiting Aunt Joe [Branch] who has been telling her all about her [JB's] pleasant trip; cannot write a long letter because she has shoppig to do for her mother and wants to go before the crowd gets there; \"There is always such a crowd of darkeys in town on Saturdays this time of year\"; received a not from her dressmaker to please send the dresses by the 15th [October] so she can have them ready on time [for the wedding] ; has many things to arrange but cannot do so until she sees him and they can decide on the exacting [wedding] time; tells hmi to tell Fent that it is right for him [JFB, jr} to report to her how many girls he [JFB] flirts with; will get Nell a birthday present; the weather is pleasant and the Enfield air might do him good. 5pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Wrote a note to her telling her to enquire for a package at the Express office; expects to visit on Wednesday the 10th [October]; Dick is still confined to his bed and the fever continues though it has lessened; is regaining his weight rapidly but his lost strength is returning slowly; is at the office every night until 1 o'clock and is \"becoming heartily tired of it\" 3pp ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Received the box of flowers which was \"the lovliest box of flowers I ever say\"; showed them to several ladies visiting Aunt Joe [Branch]; thinks him so nice to remember her; is delighted he is coming to visit; Dr. McGingan asks him to feel free to come and visit while he [JFB] is in Enfield; tried to buy a book of poems for Nell but found nothing suitable so bought \"a glove, and handkerchief box\" 5pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Went to church for the first time since his sickness; could have worked all day, but the remembrance of her and the \"commandment to keep the holy day\" restrained him from working; Nell was highly delighted with her present; Mrs. Bogart visited for an hour after church and \"joked me very nicely and pleasantly about you.: 3pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHad the most lonely feeling the day he left [Enfield]; visited Caddie [Pittman] who entertained her [MG] very nicely; Caddie expressed regrets at not being able to go see him; Dr. McGingan visited Sunday and wished her a lot of good wishes in the future and payed [sic] him [JFB] high compliments; says he [JFB] found the way to the hearts of a good many of her friends; told Dr. McGingan all of their [wedding] plans; her dresses arrived and she took them to her dressmaker who had begun to work on them; mentions her navy blue travelling dress and crimson morning dress; has not decided if she will attend to the [Wheldon] Fair in Franklin; sends her love to the children. 7pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWonders why he has not written; Cousin Liv Whitaker asks her all about him, and so she [MG] told her the day and hour [of the wedding]; asked Miss Mattie Whitaker to play the wedding march; has asked four ushers but has only heard from Cousins Jow Whitaker and Sam Whitfield who hate for her to get married soon and are sorry she is leaving soon; wants him to invite all his gentlemen friends [to the wedding]; will write to Mrs. Bogart and tell her of their plans; cannot go to the [Wheldon] Fair in Franklin; sends her love to the children. 7pp ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas not forgotten her; has been absent from home for two or three days- went to Jerusalem [VA]; went to attend a public examinatio of teachers and now has a mass of papers to examine; they must be content knowing they will be inseparable soon; must go to Norflk, VA soon to put his tailor to work; the ring he had made of her old jewelry is very pretty; has at last engaged a carpenter to do the bathroom; is gradually regaining his strength; Dick has imrpved in health; if it is too late for Dick to attend [Virginia Military Institute] this session he will send him [RB] to William and Mary College; Mrs. Bogart is silent to him on the subject [ of their wedding] but is always quizzing the children; Mr. and Mrs. Walthour- Mr. Bogart's sister and brother-in-law - are visitng for two or three weeks; they [ the Bogart's and Walthour's] were teasing Nell and asking her when her new mother was coming and if she [NB] loved her; has told Flora, Net, Cousin Mollie, and Aunt Bet all about their marriage plans and Nettie and Aunt Bet will accompany him to Enfield on the 5th of December [their wedding day]; if she can come to the [Wheldon] Fair he will take the time to go; Fent is very anxious to receive a letter from her; heard the [Wheldon] fair will be a failure as the Director and stockholders \"have done nothing this year to give it a boane.\" 15pp\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Had only one good day for the Franklin [Wheldon] Fair and this last day is \"miserably unfair\"; the drizzling rain kept the crowds back; met her [Aunt Joe] Branch in the Fair grounds and they pleasantly chatted; has worked himself nearly to death in trying to catch up with his work; does not believe she wants to see his work; does not believe she wants to see him before the 5th of December [their wedding day]; both his brother [ Benjamin Bryant] and Mr. Robert J. Camp have accepted to \"wait on them\" [JFB and MG] at the wedding; Mr, Bogart and Mr. Walthouse convinved him to take a trip down the river for the day; Fent prizes her letter highly; will go to Norfolk to see his tailor and have her ring changed; Dick wants her to write him a letter too; the children send their best love. 7pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Was surprised but gratified at her prompt reply to his asking her to write; as he has not been to school for several months and has \"never learned to write but a little, I have secured the services of \"Pa-Pa\" to as as mny scribe \"and will the writing, and dictation is his the ideas are mine\"; watched pa-Pa very closely at the Wheldon Fair and he behaved himself nicely; Dick is much metter; Nell is sick some but he hopes she will not be too sick as they had their share of sickness for the year; \"You just ought to see what a stout, tall and hearty boy I am\"; is very anxious to start school, but Pa-Pa has not yet decided where he and Nell will go; Mr. Campbell's [his former teacher] made him very sad. 5pp.ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Did not manage to finish all his business in Norfolk so will have to return at another time; took \"little Kitty\" [Lydia Gabriella Bryant, JR. his daughter] to Norfolk with him; Mrs. Bogart told Dick that she [MG] did not love him [JFB] and that they were both very foolish and would regret [getting married]; also said that she [MG] was too young for him; wants her to weigh well all the objections other people seem to find with their marriage; Mr. Bogart teased him and said the whole thig was absurd; both of them speak of her in complimentary terms; will attend a Democratic meeting in Jerusalem, [VA] at which J[ohn] RandolphTucker and Senator John W. Daniel will speak; tells her she must have a prayer book on hand to drill him in the [wedding] ceremony. 9pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Received the rings which fit beautifully; is sorry Mrs. Bogart does not know her better; as when he asked her to marry him she weighed the question quite seriously in her mind, and when she said yes she meant every word and has not had one moment's regret; tells him to ask Dr. Smith to marry them; is sorry to have come between his and Mrs. Bogart's friendship;, but did not realize she was doing so until it was too late; is almost ready for their wedding; has told him \"right much\" about her feelings and will tell him more one day. 9pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs sorry to have caused her worry by telling her what Mrs. Bogart said; is glad the rings fit so nicely; does not want her to pay him for the rings as soon as she, rings and all, would be in his possession which is the same as payment; his sincere love will cause him to strive to make her content and happy; Dick tells him plainly that he does not approve of Mrs. Bogart's words to him; his friends, Mr. John Pettigrew advised him to let no one influence their plans; will get Dr. McG[uigan] to attend their marriage license; Nell is still quite sick;the children send their love. 7pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThough Mrs. Bogart's words did worry her, they did not change her mind about what she thought was right ; will enclose a letter from Mrs. Bogart but asks him not to mention it to anyone; has not invited Mrs. Bogart to the wedding because she [Mrs. B] said that if she [MG] married him she would not attend the wedding; Mrs. R.O. Edwards wanted to visit and attend the Wheldon Fair; hopes he does not get sick again; admires and admires her ring; would like to have Ellen and Mr. Beauman at the dining; thinks that selecting a companion for life is something everyone can judge best for themselves; hopes he likes the hat that goes with her traveling suit; wonders where Dick will go to school. 13pp ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mrs. Bogart says she is done with her opposition to their marriage; will ask Mr. and Mrs. Bogart to their dining [reception] and to their wedding; Nell's health has improved; Dick said thart he has not been turned against her; his suit [ for the wedding] will be black; the children send their love; mention the upcoming elections and believes that \"the salvation almost, of the entire country depends on [Grover] Cleveland's election\". 8pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Is very pleased to receive her [Maggie's] letter as he is upset about the \"Black Republicans\" defeating their President; fears this political surprise will ruin the country; praises her saying he will \"get decidedly the best of the bargain\" when they marry; didn't go to Norfolk due to his depression over the presidental defeat; is also troubled because Dick is to leave next week for Lexington; the carpenters continue to work on the bathroom; Nell has almost recovered from her illness and will start back to school next week; hopes they will have good weather on the 5th; the children send their love. 7pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to write as nice letters as he writes; feels sorry for him about the election; wonders if he went to Norfolk; understands him [James] not wanting to send Dick to Lexington but she will look forward to having him [Dick] home with them next summer; wants to see Dr. Smith's reaction when he [James] asks Dr. Smith to marry them since he is so fond of marrying people; glad Nedd is well again; asks him to ask her [Nell] to write to her [Maggie] before she is back in school; Dr. NcGuigan came to see her and thought her ring was lovely; he is helping with some of the details with the hrses and carriage so he [James] won't be bothered; sends love to the children and especially to him. 5pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBessie received her [Maggie's] letter and answered it; they have fun looking for Maggie's letters; she has been trying to make a dress for Bessie even though she cannot get much sewing done, she wants to get it done by Christmas and then come see her [Maggie]; very anxious to see Andrew; Aunt Annie looks so much better than she did in the summer; Mrs. Davis moved her things to Wheldon where she will live;a lot of people from Enfield went to the Rocky Mount Fair; sends her lvoe and a kiss from Andrew. 3pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Is preparing to leave that evening or tomorrow to take Dick to school; saw Dr. Smith who said he would be honoured to marry them and that she was a sweet girl; he wants to invite many people but also wants it to be \"quiet for a while\" since they will proably be tired from their trip; is worried Dr. Smith isso old he may forget the wedding day and time; will send a letter to him in a week or two. 3pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Must tell her all about his trip to Richmond; glad he has given up the idea of the family \"dining\" at the wedding since they will be tired and also thinks \"those kinds of things so stiff and formal\"; Cousin Liv Whitaker came last Sunday and asked about him and wanted to know when he first told her [Maggie] of his love; Liv thought the ring was beautiful; teased him about falling asleep in chuch; received a sweet letter from Miss Flora; Walter and Caddie Pittman went to Richmond yesterday; inquires if he saw them; asks if Dick hated leaving home; hopes he knows leaving is for the best; Nell hasn't sent a letter yet; is sorry the mail got confused and he didn't get a letter; afraid he will think she forgot him; she was sick but is better now.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Is very concerned she has been ill; missed the connection with the Baltimore and Ohio R.R.; missed the Conference of Superintendents in Richmond; enjoyed the trip to Lexington with Dick; Dick seems pleased to be at VMI; asks why she didn't tell him more of Liv Whitaker's \"funny questions\" about him; remarks how Dick is an \"ambitious boy\"; little Nell is sick again; she [Nell] concealed her sickness at first so as not to interfere with his plans; asks about the \"near approach of the 5th\"; Franklin will be quiet after Christmas since nearly everyone there is married; hopes there will be some excitement; Fent is now intersted in catching rabbits; wishes he [Fent] could catch one as it would delight him [Fent]. 7pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thought of him and how Nell was feeling this morning; expects a letter from him that evening; Aunt Joe consoled her last night; is obliged to Cousin Joe Batchelor for the nice compliments\"; hopes Dick isn't too homesick; assumes he will write to Dick to cheer him [Dick]; inquires if Mrs. Bogart has stayed with Nell; Remarks what a lovely day it is and hopes it will continue to be lovely. 5pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Is with Cousin Liv Whitaker this morning; is feeling well again; expresses she is a bit frightened since the wedding is so close; asks if he is scared at all; hopes he will be \"perfectly cool and composed\" when the time is at hand; afraid Nell won't like it if she [Maggie] tells her [Nell] what is \"right and proper\"; Cousin Liv leaves for Henderson tomorrow to the Methodist Conference; Liv sends her kindest regards to him; two weeks will be the day they are married. 5pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Looks forward to her letters that he feels \"something is missing\" unless he receives a letter from her; is hopeful she will be over her fears by the 5th; remarks he expects to keep cool; the weather is continually bad which has complicated his work and the work of the carpenters; recevied a letter from Dick for the first time; Dick is homesick and has concluded \"there is no place like home\"; Nell wants as well; sends regards to Liv Whitaker; Mr. and Mrs. Bogart have been invited on the 5th but will probably decline; there was a tournament there last Tuesday with only a small crowd due to the weather. 5pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Is staying with Sadie McGuigan; will go to Aunt Joe Branch's tonight; thought it might snow; asks him what is the reason he asks her questions she already has answered in letters; is glad he expects to \"be cool\" on the 5th; wants Nell to \"get well and strong\"; she [Nell] must have been in cold weather without proper attire which made her [Nell] ill; will see Ellen later; the marriage license has been bought; is sorry Dick is homesick; wants a long sweet letter from him; is becoming \"right anxious to see my dear doctor.\" 7pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlways reads her letters several times; the reason he asked again about her health was because  he was still concerned; is glad the [license] has been made; is always thinking about her; is extremely concerned about Nell's condition; Nell seems sick much like Lizzie was; he didn't tell her of Nell's serious illness as he didn't want to disturb her and hoped Nell would get better; will write everyday about Nell's condition; hasn't told Dick how sick Nell is; Mrs. Bogart has visited Nell very often and Mr. Bogart two or three times; Nell doesn't want to disrupt their plans; Fent wishes she were there now; \"just one kiss, would be worth a million to me.\" 8pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The doctors have just been to see Nell; they all agree she is much better than yesterday; hopes he can leave her on the 4th; \"it [Nell's sickness] is about all that I can bear up under\". 2 pp ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs extremely troubled about the news of Nell; wishes she could be there to help; if the marriage were postponed, everyone would understand; she is with Aunt Joe this week; thinks he should tell Dick of Nell's condition; he must tell her everything; Dr. McGuigan went to Suffolk last week and saw Mr. Bryant; Cousin Liv thinks she [Maggie] is very much in love with Dr. Bryant and she [Maggie] thinks she [Liv] is right; hopes everything will be all right. 6pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Is very glad Nell is better; hopes their wedding day will be as lovely as that day; Aunt Joe had a letter from Ellen which said she saw Nell and she [Nell] looked \"quite sick\"; hopes Fent won't get sick since he is the only one in the family who hasn't. 3pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents If they put the marriage off it shoudb be \"some indefinite time\" since Nell could be sick for a while; he should tell her honestly what he wants to do; wants to comfort him; afraid his love for her has brough him more uneasy moments then pleasant\"; is worried about him that he will get sick as well; being together would put them in better spirits; tell Nell how sorry she [Maggie] is for her [Nell] and not to worry that she is ill at this time. 7pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Is difficult to decide what to do under the circumstances; proposes to put off the marriage for one week and wed on 12 December; thinks Nellie will be better by that time; wants to enjoy the marriage and the trip North free of worry; thinks their \"beginning in life together, should if possible be undder a clear sky, and not clouded ith trouble and gloom\"; hopes she will agree. 4pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs he glad he has decided to postpone the wedding until Nell is better; she will let everyone know; he must tell people there as well; he should write to Dr. Smith. 2pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThinks Nell has improved since he wrote on Saturday; the symptoms that resembled Lizzie's so much have disappeared; he feels more confident Nell will reover; plans to marry on the 12th; should be fine; wishes they could have married as planned on the 5th; the weather is lovely; notified the appropriate people about the postponement; the Bogarts \"talk very nicely now about our marriage.\" 3pp ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Wishes the lovely weather of that day will continue throuhg next week; is wanting a letter from her; the train gets in later, so the mail is disrupted; Nell is \"gradually improving\"; is so glad they will soon be together. 4 pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Is sorry he didn't receive a letter when he expected one; hopes Nell got the flowers she [Maggie] sent; the white flowers were sent to her by an Aunt in Fla. for the assumed wedding on the 5th; wonders if Nell will be well enough that they may take a trip North; Dr. McGuigan told her to tell him [James] that everything is \"all right\"; thinks it was he who brought the lovely weather yesterday; is pleased Mr. Bogart is accompanying him [James] next week; asks him to write everyday. 5pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Wonders why he hasn't received \"a line\" from her since Monday; Nell received a \"sweet box of flowers\" with no card or postmark; they believe they are from her [Maggie]; he now thinks Nell may be out of danger; Miss Judie [the housekeeper] has left him due to the death of her only sister; Molly and Nettie are keeping house now and nursing Nell; Dick wrote him [James] and said he [Dick] is sorry he can't be at home when she comes; he will go to Norfolk tomorrow; Mr. B[ogart] is apparently on one of his \"high horses\" and has frightened his family; there was a big fire in town last night and several buildings were damaged. 4pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe gladly received a letter from her on his return from Norfolk; thinks they will be able to take their trip but will cut it shorter than planned; Nell loves her flowers; he also fears bad weather next week; hopes they will be ready next week; will wrtie on Monday a last letter before they are married. 3pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents She rushed to get the flowers for Nell in the mail that she \"clear forgot to put my card in\"; is sorry about Judie's misfortune and leaving; wants him to still watch Nell closely; feels sorry for Mrs. B[ogart] that her husband is being disagreeable; if he [Mr. Bogart] keeps on she [Maggie] does not want him to come next week; she broke a piece of her tooth off and will go to the dentist to have it fixed. 5pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Remarks this is the last time he will write to her as \"Miss\"; is sorry the weather is \"gloomy\" and was so nice before; asks if she is scared; feels a bit himself; Dr. Smith will stop in Enfield; asks her to make arrangements; if there are any changes in the schedule; Nell is still improving; will see her [Maggie] tomorrow. 3pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Wonders what he is doing; thinks they will be together tomorrow; has had lovely presents given to them; Aunt Joe saw Dr. Smith who said he could come up with you on Tuesday; can't realize that she won't be \"Miss\" any longer; looks forward to his letter that evening. 3pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas found her gloves and will come that night if that is all right. 1p. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Her letter reminded him of when they corresponded when courting; went to the barber shop; made his monthly report last night; have been visiting patients; they [the family] all miss her very much; remarks that she has \"won their hearts, as well a mine\"; is \"anxious for the two weeks to pass off as rapidly as possible\"; hopes she will have a good time; sends his love to everyone there and especially her. 3 pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Is glad she is enjoying her trip; is lonely without her; went to court yesterday at Jerusalem; Mrs. B[ogart] asked about her [Maggie]; saw Mr. Bogart on Sunday night and it reminded him of :old times\"; doesn't know what has \"gotten into\" Dick; didn't go to church on Sunday; is anxious for her return; doesn't know if he can meet her in Wheldon; wants to know if Bessie would come with her back to Franklin. 3pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWonders if she will write him that evening; will write Monday whether to expect him in Wheldon; misses her \"more and more everyday.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs glad she will be home soon; has to go to [Brandville] on Sunday to see a patient; can't meet her in Weldon; Mr. Edwards will meet her. 1 p. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes she arrived safely; inquires how Bessie and her baby are; Nell went to a prayer meeting that night; [Fanny Bretlow] is improving; he wasn't angry she has to leave; doesn't like having her not there. 2 pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has had a hard time since she left; saw several patients; made out monthly report; there was a surprise marriage between an old widow and widower in Franklin; it was the [\"slyest\"] thing he had ever heard of; hopes that Bessie and her baby's conditions are better; Fent was sorry he didn't get to say \"good-bye\" to her; asks her to write everyday. 2pp ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs sincerely sorry about the death of Bessie's baby Lizzie; advises Bessie that she must have courage and know that time will heal her sorrow; hopes Bessie herself will recover soon; if she wants to stat longer than do; Cousin Mollie us wuth them at home until she [Maggie] returns. 3 pp ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs very sorry to hear about Lizzie's death; sends her love to Bessie; she [Maggie] needn't come home until she's ready to leave. 2 pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Is glad she arrived safely; is glad her sister and mother are well; is adopting \"Fent's style\" of merely eating and sleeping at home; a heavy rain storm caused him to postpone his trip; is pleased her friends think she is looking so well; has not decided whether or not to go and see Nell in Norfolk; nothing much has happened since she left; is looking forward to her mother returning with her; wants to know all about her old friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Misses her and thinks of her coming home; wants to know which day she will come home; he sends $200 which he thinks is enough for the trip in addition to what she has; went to the \"poor house\" and also to Norfolk; Kitty travelled with him; Nell was dissapointed that she didn't get a \"Thanksgiving box\"; Rev. Royall, who was a missionary in China, is their new minister; Mr. Hobday will leave for Albemarle County; asks her to come home soon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Was about \"half mad\" when he found out she wouldn't be home before Thursday; is glad that her mother will come as well; is disapponted that Kitty didn't get in touch with him; heard Mr. Hobdy at church preaching his farwell sermon; the Hobdays are sorry they cannot say goodbye to her; put up the stove and the feather bed \"was plaed in position\"; Rosa prepares all the meals; will go to Courtland to meet with the Board of Supervisors; there hasn't been too much sickness lately.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been sick since Christmas; is glad she (Mama) liked her work box; wants to go up for a visit; since (Teresa) has taken Sarah's place, Ruth has been taking care of Martha; send her love to all at Aunt Fannie's.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Arrived safely there; met friends in Norfolk; took a steamer up to the Potomac; saw their Congressman Mr. Tyler; is cloudy and wet; will leave tomorrow evening; hasn't accomplished anything yet as far as his \"mission\" is concerned; will reach home either Saturday morning or night.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes he had heard from her; has seen patients; has a meeting at the Co. school board; hopes she is having a good time; has a lot of work; Nell is sick and at Cousin Mollie's; thinks she should write since she has more time than he does; sends regards to friends; all send their love; is anxious for her return.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Only writes on Sundays; wants to know everything she's up to; mentions Polly; she will make Polly a dress; has her room fixed up \"sweet\"; would like her (Maggie) to pay her (Fencie) a visit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas time to write since the baby is asleep; Mama is at church; asks how they are getting on in the hot weather; Mama and herself (Bessie) have sewn some; wants a pattern of Maggie's; Mary Mann lost her baby; Aunt Annie came over; wants to know when she will have her baby's (Andrew's) picture taken.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDisappointed Maggie couldn't come for a visit; hopes she will come next fall; Claude is improving a lot; is sewing a lot; Cousin Leila has had a little girl; Aunt Annie came to visit; Cousin Clifton is home on a week's holiday; likes her new home very much; she (Bessie) has had a toothache; the dentisit was afraid to pull it; thinks she (Maggie) if fortunate to have such a good nurse; Mama says she will write soon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Claude has a \"dreadful raising in his head\"; believes Maggie knows of the pain since she once has that herself; will get Claude a dark blue cloak; Aunt Bee is with them; she has an abcess at the root of her tooth; wants to know all she (Maggie) is doing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNell had a violent attack two hours after she [Maggie] left; she had another but is doing better now; Fent went to Suffolk; he [Fent] is making arrangements to study law at University; Fent misses her and Andrew a lot; Kitty is doing well at housekeeping.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Opened a bureau in Paris; supplies \"reliable information\" on expenses and accomodations for the exposition; feels he is qualified to assist fellow teachers; offers his assistance.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses \"great bereavement\" over the death of Nell; thought she was a \"beautiful character\" wants to comfort him (James); wishes there had been good news; knows Andrew must be sad; sends love to everyone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames F. Bryant agrees to rent the house and lot where William Camp resided provided the house will be put in complete order, the property rented for two years, and payments made accordingly. Signed and sealed by the aforementioned. Cy of DS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Is completely outraged that his mother-in-law (Mary R. Barrett) is claiming he (James) owes her money when in fact it is she who is very much in debt to him; at the beginning of his marriage to \"Gabi\" they were required to pay $40 per month for room and boardl; explains many professional services rendered that were never paid by his mother-in-law; find it inhumane \"to take the very bread out of the mouths of her own flock, to put it in the mouths of others\"; states various accounts that prove his point.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account book of James Fenton Bryant, 1863-1867, listing various common articles purchased, payments of services rendered, meals and food bought, and medical expenses while studying at the University of Virginia, 1865-1866, and the University of New York, 1866-1867. Also including the diary, 1866 ,of James F[enton] Bryant, describing briefly his social and academic life while studying at the University of New York. 97 pp. MsV\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiary of James F. Bryant. 6pp. TCy of MS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous items including receipts of Dr. Bryant kept in the back of his account book. Also Dr. Bryant's calling card and cardboard tag labeled 5261. VA.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Photograph, black and white, 5 1/1\" X 3 3/4\", of Dr. James Fenton Bryant (P1)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Three Rebels Write Home Including the Letters of ... James Fenton Bryant (June 20, 1861-December 30, 1866)...\" April, 1955. 20 pp. TCy of PM\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Biographical material on the Bryant Family including Dr. Bryant's first wife Gabie L. Bryant who died September 20, 1882 and a xerox copy of \"Leaves from the Family Tree. Being an attempt to trace briefly the history of the Jackson-Bryant family down to July, 1939\" 22 pp. XCy of PM\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3/4\" In artifact file\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e7 1/4 X 6 1/2 X 2 1/4\" In artifact file\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 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 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 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 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"],"scopecontent_tesim":["Correspondence, 1873-1903, of Dr. James Fenton Bryant. Chiefly, 1885-1888, with Margaret (Gunter) Bryant of Enfield, North Carolina who became his second wife. The letters concern their courtship and marriage. The collection also includes some letters from Margaret Gunter's sister, and her cousins at Richmond, Virginia, Lynchburg, Virginia and Tarborough, North Carolina; account books and a diary of Dr. Bryant.","Scope and Contents Recieved her cousins letters but was unable to respond until now due to having the \"chills\"; Mamie and Edward visited there; Saw Willie Whitaker; supposes Sallie is homesick; would love to hear from Caddie and Leila; will perhaps get a black velvet suit; Mama and Claiborne send love; send puzzle in which Gen. Grant's face will appear; asks her to destroy this letter. 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Still waits to hear from her; has not been able to go to shool for two days because of all the snow; is enjoying sledding in the evening; worries about Mama because she had a bad cold and near pneumonia; tells of her Christmas and New Year's holiday; heard that Miss Willie Bogart was actually getting married this time; would like new from Enfield, North Carolina; the family sends greetings to her. 8pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Recieved her letter and thinks her \"a real nice little girl\" for writing and next time she sees her she wil \"court\" her and give her a \"buss\"; she was the one who sent the \"sweet little Valentine\"; mentions passing all her examinations; recieved a long letter from Sallie [Branch] who wants her [MG] to write; grieves the death of her uncle; sends greetings from her mother. 4pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Heard from her father that she likes chewing gum and therefore takes great pleasure in sending her some \"Elastic Article\"; would like to hear from her soon; wonders if she remembers what she promised him last time they met. 2 pp. ALS","Expects to leave soon for New Orleans with a group chaperoned by Judge Howard and his wife; was invited to wait on Kittie Norfleet and Mr. Stimach from Raleigh; has heard through Madame Grundy that Mr. McG. is very devoted and she [Lillie] wonders if they [MG and Mr. McG] will be married; went out to a dinnner party with John R. Pender; they are the same as ever- just sweethearts; gives detailed report of Governor Jarvis' and his wife's visit to Tarborough. 6pp. ALS","Mentions hearing news of her [MG] through Henry Bryan; mentions having been sick for a good part of the summer with typhoid fever but is almost recovered; relates accounts of her visit at Effie's; Lucy Norton sent her [Lillie] flowers while she was sick; Nellie Hayes was at Nags Head this summer; disappointed at not seeing her at dances held at Battle [?] in the spring; asks her [MG] to write soon. 8pp. ALS","Offers to accompany her to the Baptist Church if she has no previous engagement. 1p ALS.","Offers to accompany her to the entertainment at the Masonic Hall. 1 p. ALS","Scope and Contents Would like her to accompany hi on a ride in the evening or to the service at the Methodist Church if she is not already engaged for either event. Includes 22 April 1888, Maggie (Margaret) Gunter \"River Lawn\" Franklin, Virginia, to Dr. James Felton Bryant, Franklin, Virginia. Thanks him and accepts his invitation to go riding that evening. 1p. ALS","Thanks him for his invitation to the entertainment but has a previous engagement and cannot accept.","Scope and Contents Requests the honor of her company on a ride Sunday evening. 1 p. ALS Including 27 April 1888 \"Maggie\" (Margaret) Gunter, \"River Lawn\", [Franklin, Virginia] to Dr. James Felton Bryant. [Franklin, Virginia]. Thanks him for the invitation Sunday evening but has a previous engagement. 1p. ALS","Accepts his invitation to church on Sunday evenin; invites him up to see her. 1p ALS","Scope and Contents Will be \"at home\" and very glad to see him.","Scope and Contents Arrived home safely; apologizes for seeming cool towards him in the morning before but was very nervous about seeing him; Levy told her all about how he would soon tire of he [MG] and that his children would never look up to her as they were too close in age; Mr. Bryant doesn't seem to care either way [about the courtship better MG and JFB]; thinks it sensible that his children can feel at home with; would like Nellie to look at her [MG] as an older sister; Dick and Fenton ought to have someone to tell their troubles to; has said all her life she never expected to mary a young man; is glad he will see Mrs. Bryant for although she must know that she promised to have him; Mrs. Bryant says she [MG] has not treated Robbie Pretton right, but she [MG[ sees nothing wrong with her behavior; love him \"two thimbles full\" this evening; spent a long time looking at his picture and will send him a pricture of herself soon snd wishes to hear about his trip to Norfolk","Scope and Contents is sorry to hear that little Harrie is sick; is anxious to know what he and Mrs. B[ryant] said about her; is glad to know he thinks she [MG] has such a \"noble character\" and hopes he will never be disappointed in her and he will love her better every day not less; hopes he has kept his promise to read a chapter in the Bible every Sunday; thinks they should have regular days of writing each other so they will always know when to expect a letter and will never be disappointed. 5pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Wonders what was wrong with her in her last letter [20 May 1888] because she seemed so reserved and troubled about something; grieved him to think that his \"innocent, sweet-hearted little girley\" would be troubled about anything; has fears about his ability to make her happy; Harry and Dick have both recovered from their illness; Mrs. Bryant chattered pleasantly about her [MG] and though she still opposes the match said that if they were married she would love them and be as good a friend as before; has no intention of marrying until he met her and at first sight his love was irrestible, and he would rather die than than keep it from her; Mrs. Bryant had told him before her [MG's] arrival that she [MG] was \"one of the sweetest, prettiest, and most admirable young ladies she had ever met\"; Mrs. Bryant hadn't expected him to fall in love; saw Crawley Vaughn and his bride and both looked fine; remembered his promis to read a chapter in the Bible each Sunday; troubled by the tone of her last letter and hopes she has not grown colder to him; had brought \"the ring\" in Norfolk; would like an exchange of at least two letters every week and she can select the days most convienvent to her; wonders if she has mentioned anything to her mother, relatives, or friends about their affair. 9pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Sorry to have sounded cool and troubled because she felt neither; has not yet grown cold towards him; recieved a letter for Mrs. B[ryant] who did not mention his name but had right much to say about Craley and his marriage to Miss Keith, and does not think age matters; is jealous of anyone who recieves Mrs B[ryant]'s love and does not think she [Mrs. Bryant] will think so much of her as in the past; says Mrs, Bryant told her that if they were married she could never feel the same towards him because she could not stand the idea of him loving anyone; wonders what 'the ring' looks like; invites him to visit the first Saturday before the first Sunday in June; says her Mama will give consent if he is \"as nice and loveable\" as she [MG] says; \"told Mama. Aunt Joe Branch, and sister Bessie about 'our affair'\"- aunt Joes is pleased and Bessie says he \"can't possibly have her sister\" 7pp ALS","Scope and Contents The Band excursion just returned after an hour or two delay due to dense fog; wanted to go but his business prevented it; has she been there nothing would have prevented its growing; saw Mrs. Bryant who complimented her and thought he should marry her [MG] if \"he could get her\"; \"the ring\" is a plain gold band; thinkis the greatest taste he could have ever displayed was in selecting his \"own, sweet little girley- Mag\"; hopes to come the Saturday before the first Sunday in June; Nell wrote her a letter; Miss Nettie sends her lovel sees very little of Mrs. Flora L. Jacksn who seems to have busied her self since marriage; send regards to Aunt Joe Branch. 7pp ALS","Scope and Contents Troubled as to his inability to visit in early June; two patients are very ill; attended the Methodist Church and walked home with Sister Bogart who mentioned she had not recieved a reply to her letter; Nell wants her to write; Annie Bettie Gay does not know whether to call her \"Aunt\" Mag, Cousin, or Sister Mag. 3pp. ALS","Nell is sick and causing him much uneasiness; mentions seeing Miss Joe Bachelor who inquired about her and paid her many compliments; has heard nothing from Dr. McG. about the license; heard from Dick who seemed quite homesick; has not yet told Dick of Nell's condition as he [JFB] does not want to disturb him. 3pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Asks if he can stand being teased about her; wonders if Mrs. B[ryant] really said he ought to marry her [MG] if he could; is happy that \"the ring\" is a plain old band; \"am beginning to want to see you, what will you think of me for coming right out and telling you?\"; has answered Nellie's letter and sends her love to Sister Nettie; it isn't everyone she meets that she can open her heart to and tell everything so when she does she has plenty to say; wonders if he feels he can trust her with all his troubles, pleasures, \"and most everything that you would like to impart to another\" 7pp ALS","Scope and Contents Says he does not tire of being teased about her and never expects to; has \"the blues\" because he cannot visit her as Mrs. [Joe] Gay is very sick and begs him not to leave; has only recieved four letters from her in the three weeks she has been gone from Franklin and asks her to do better; incessant floods of the past few days have stopped all the trains and there have been \"washouts\" on the roads; Nell recieved her [MG's] letter and is quite proud of it; is proud to now that she begins to want to see him; wants to see her and hear her sweet voice and if he has any regrets about meeting her it is a fear he will not be able to make her as happy as he would like to; comments on the \"miserable old widowers\" who visit her, but has so much confidence in her that he is not very uneasy as of yet. 6pp ALS","Scope and Contents Disappointed that he could not visit on Saturday and says he must come the following Saturday; the young men plan to give a \"pic-nic\" on Wednesday and she looks forward to it with great anticipation; expects to have her picture taken that morning and will send him one as soon as she gets them; is sorry Miss Cora Vaughn and Mrs. Joe Gay are sick; wonders how many people he has told of their engagement and reminds him that she did not give him permission to tell many people; does not want him to read and reread her letters as they will not bear so much inspectin as she is \"afraid I always write straight as I talk.\" 5pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Had a very gloomy day on Saturday because he could not visit his \"dear sweet little girly\" and her sadness added to the gloom; Mrs. [Joe] Gay is feeling much better but Miss Core [Vaughn] may have a protracted spell; is feeling jealous of all of her other visitors; mentions two charming widows have moved to town but reassures her she she is the only one he loves; wants her to write a letter to Sister Bogart soon as she complains of recieving no response to her letter; sends her a kiss and will bring another if she gives him permission. 5 pp. ALS","Thanks him for the box of beautiful flowers; went to a dance and had a spendid time; her escort was a nice young man studying pharmacy in Baltimore; wore some of the flowers to the dance; wrote to Mrs. Bogart; scolds him for telling so many people of their engagement; wonders what his children say about their engagement; wonders who Miss Lelia has been going around with so often. 5pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Asks what she will do about dancing when he moves to Franklin as all the people are either married or intensely religious so it is near impossible to get up a dance; may not be able to visit on Saturday as \"I have my hands full of sick people...and I am nearly broken down with fatigue\"; has not told many people of their engagement but everyone seems to know; Nell and Fent are devoted to her; Nell often says he \"has no right to say sweet things of anyone except Miss Mag, and if you don't quit it, I will write and tell her of it\"; Dick says little about the arrangement. 4pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Received his letter and has has the \"blues\" all evening since reading that he may not visit on Saturday; read his words and a few tears came to her eyes; cannot excuse him if he does not come Saturday; wonders if Dick will always be stiff in her company or if he will like the home he has now better than the one he will soon have; detected a little sarcasm in his last letter when commenting on her dancing and escorts; thanks maybe she should not tell him of her escorts; if he does not come on Saturday she will not let him have one of her photographs; feels she could \"weep a barrel of tears, my heart is heavy as lead\"; says she would not give up her friends as many other couples seem to do, but Dr. McGingan says she will be so devoted to her home that she will forget there is anyone else alive; asks him to tel Nell to keep an ear open to hear how many \"sweet things\" he says to the widows. 7pp ALS","Very sorry to hear he was sick; disappointed he could not visit; must come as soon as he is ableand if he is sick for too long he must get Nell to write him; went to church with Dr. McGingan; asks if he recieved her picture; wonders if he has seen Mrs. Bogart; read a letter from Mrs. Bogart to her [MG's] cousin Sir Whitaker in which she [Mrs. Bogart] said she felt so decied by some people she thought were her friends; wonders who Mrs. Bogart means. 3pp. ALS","Very sorry to he is not well and hopes he is not getting typhoid fever; heard that he receieved a visit from Mr. and Mrs. Bogart; Nell wrote and said her [MG's] letter did him more good than medicine; is much obliged to Nell for writing while he has been sick; Dr. Smith visited and gave them away when he told he has seen them riding and at church quite often and thought it must mean something; begs him to get well as she wants a letter from him so much. 5pp ALS","Went to a feast organized by the young men of the baseball club and had a spendid time; will begin working on some of her clothes next week; wonders when he will be able to write; the young men are planning another dance but does not intend to go; wonders if he has thought of her since he has been sick; asks hm not to let her letters lie around.","Scope and Contents The attack of sickness he had was quite violent, perhaps the most severe he has had in twelve years; is now fully restored except his strength; the picture she sent was for a time misplaced but has been found and often inspected ever since; \"Absence will never conquer the love which I bear for my sweet Marguerite, and if anything should prevent our marriage, I shall love you still, to the end of my days\"; did not intend to sound sarcastic when he spoke of her going dancing with another escort; knows of no one except his children, himself, and Mr. Bogart's Family who dance; if Mrs. Bogart continues to object to his loving her [MG] \"then she [Mrs. B] must object, that's all\"; gratified that she thought of him at the feast on Friday but hops she did not miss the dancing afterwards because of him; had six doctors and four preachers visit him during his sickness; wonders if he can visit her during the week as he does not think he can wait until Saturday. 13 pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Has been terribly disappointed at not recievng a letter from her in several days; would like to visit her in several days; would like to visit her on Saturday and call on her before and after supper; is about well and has resumed regular work, \"though I have not quite regained my flesh\"; was at the Bogart's on Tuesday night but neither one mentioned her. 4pp ALS","Scope and Contents Wonders if his \"little girley\" is sick, too, as he has recieved no letter from her all week; if recoeves a letter from her that evening then will visit her the next day either on the morning train or the Raleigh Express; asks her to write right away to relieve his troubled mind. 3pp ALS","Scope and Contents Her letter reached him and made him very sad with the news she had been sick; her sickness presents yet another obstacle in his visiting, and he wonders how long this will continue; intends to perservere until every last obstacle is overthrown; went on a river boat excursion organized by Mr. Bogart; chatted with some of the young ladies but spent most of his time among the married couples with whom he is very popular; says that if the \"miserable doctors\" in Enfield don't cure her soon he will go and take charge of the case himself; wonders what Mrs. Bogart said in her letter to her [MG]; will go to Norfolk and V[irginia] Beach if he cannot visit her. 5pp ALS","Scope and Contents Her health has improved though she feels \"right bad from the medicine\"; asks if he can visit her on Tuesday or Wednesday; is quite anxious to see himl before she got sick she was \"sewing some of my wedding garments\"; wants to see him as soon as his train arrives in Enfield. 2pp ALS","Scope and Contents Is just about well; wants to see him \"terribly bad\" and asks him to visit the next evening if he camn; will not thank him for the flowers he sent but will tell him all about them when he visits; has so many things to tell him that \"I am afraid I will talk you most to death.\" 3pp ALS","Her letter informing him of her recovery afforded him great pleasure; will visit as soon as she tells him when he should come; just recieved her letter of the 24th and will visit the 27th of June. 3 pp. ALS","Received his letter and is glad of his arrival on the following day; while she was visiting in Franklin a man opened a livery stable with lovely horses so they can go riding when he visits; is not tired of his letters and loves to read them. 3pp ALS","Scope and Contents Arrived home safely and upon his arrival found many anxious people sick at home so he was kept busy until ten that evening; his visit to Enfield was one of the happiest memories of his life, and his thoughts often linger there; \"the dignified, pleasant and agreeable manner of your mother- and the innocent lively, girlish and captivating spirit of your 'big-little' sister, added largely to the pleasure of my visit, and I really felt while with them that I was in the house of my friends\"; Mr. Bogart continues to tease him and asked many questions about his [JFB's] trip; is more anxious to see her than he was before he went to Enfield and cannot stand the idea of not seeing her for two or three months; tried hard to conceal his \"really sad feelings when I left you\" as there were several hours around; wonders if she feels the same sadness; Nell complains of not receiving a letter from her. 8pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Recieved his letter and hopes he does not break himself down again tending to all the sick people; everyone that met him liked him so much; Walter and Caddie thought him splendid and Walter said \"while I am not at all anxious to get rid of you, it would give me pleasure to give you away to him\"; went to visit Cousi Sir Whitaker who tried to tease her about him; Cousins Minnie and Joe Whitaker visited the other evening and Minne played the piano which made her [MG] wish he had been there; Mr. McGignan has given her a tonic to rid of the chills and to clear her \"complection\"; wonders if he feels more convinced since his visit that she is the one for him to lovel reminds him that should he find someone else he feels he can love better than he must tell her an dif she knows it is the best for him then she can bear it; the young men in the town now understand why she does not go out often; Mama and Bessie were pleased with him and thought he did not seem a bit like a stranger; would be glad to see him any time and would like him to come during the week again; does feel a growing love for him and the more love he shows his love for her the more her love for him grows. 11pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Received her letter and was delighted to hear from his \"little girley\"; there is no use in giving him permission to break their engagement as he loves her too well; as she is so much the younger of the two it is she who might grow tired of the arrangement; \"it is my desire and my prayer, with my whole heart, that you may never regret your promise to marry me, and if you are sure that you love me, well enough to make me your life long companion, then you need fear nothing else\"; Mrs. B[orgart] spoke very affectionately of her and wondered when they were to be married; Mrs. J.C. Parker is still ill with typhoid fever and he feels very uneasy about her; would like to visit during the week he may see the most of her. 5pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Received his letter and his \"quarrel\" but is afraid she cannot write a long letter this time either; Dr. McGingan took her to church Sunday evening; asked Dr. McGingan how hw liked him [JFB} and the response was positive; Mr. Pittman meant, when he said that he [JFB] would be \"devoured\" on his next visit to Enfield, that because he was so well liked in town on his next visit he would be taken away from her; another \"pic-nic\" at Bellamy's Mill; heard that Nell and Mrs. B[ogart] could not get home one night due to a storm; is sewimg more garments and reading Scribner's Magazine; the weather is melting and dusty. 5pp ALS","Scope and Contents Wonders if she is angry with him and hesitates to call her \"my own little girley\" since she only addressed him as \"my dear friend\" and closed with \"your true friend\" in the last letter; wonders why she is so formal unless she doubts his sincerity; is pleased with the compliments her friends have paid him; Dr. Smith wonders when he [JFB] will visit Enfield again; had little time to entertain Mr. Smith as he was too busy; thought many times how i needed you to preform this service\"; the children send their love to Miss Mag; Dick is very anxious to go to Lexington, [VA] and attend the Virginia Military Institue; would like to visit about the first of August; writes a love poem expressing his sorrow at her abscence from him; thinks she will think him foolish for writing such a poem; the weather has been \"as hot as old so I can make it\"; is warned of the necessity of closing [the letter] as it is nearly train time. 7pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Has not lost confidence him; was not was not worried at all about the \"quarreling\"; asks if he mean what he said about her ability to entertain, and he did then she takes it as quite a compliment; is much oliged to Miss Flora for the invitation to hurry and move to Franklin; wonders if she [Miss Flora] will visit often and explain how he likes things prepared; knows little about housekeeping but will do the best she can; would like him to visit anytime he likes to come; \"the little piece of poetry was mighty sweet\"; Caddie [Pittman] and Dr. McG[ingan] have prepared a hymn for Sunday's service and she wishes he could hear it as \"you are so fond of music\"; reminds him that he had said he would be so busy in October that he would rather put off their marriage, \"now perhaps you will be busy in November, too. Now I want you to be candid with me, hadn't you rather be married in the spring?... I mean will it be more convenient for you?\" 9pp ALS","Scope and Contents Mentions that November provides him with as much leisure as any other month, and he does not need to postpone their marriage until the spring unless the postponement is more in accordance with her wishes; is still very busy with the sick; Dr. Smith brought him a nice frame for her photograph; feels she could  \"entertain handsomely in any society... you must not let your natural modesty prevent you from showing your real worth\"; is not trying to make her jealous, but he took a very pretty young lady out riding and would like her to guess who she was; expects all young house keepers to be awkward at first, but \"I will exercise that patience, which my love for you and your inexperience suggests, feeling fully assured that with proper time you will be equal to the best.\" 8pp ALS","Scope and Contents Thought that if they waited until the spring to be married this would give him time to find out if he really loves her as much as he says he does; she has always said she would rather be married in the fall than any other time of the year; cannot guess you the \"pretty young ladie\" he took riding was; is not jealous that he goes with the pretty young ladies as he goes with as she goes out with the young men and her being jealous would not be fair; has been out in the country with Mama and Bessie \"most two weeks\"; Aunt Joe [Branch] will leave soono to visit Sallie who she has not seen since her [Sallie's] marriage; thinks Dr. Smith looks feeble and is worried he cannot stand long drives in the warm weather. 9 pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Cannot get time to go to Norfolk as he is still overwroked; he has three or four cases of typhoid fever on hand; she has given him all the opprotunites to \"break off\" their engagement if he so desires- asks her she doubts that he really loves her; wonders if she wants him to break off their engagement or she would like to; \"I did not make the proposal to you because I speciffically desired to get married, but solely for the reason that I loved you so intesely that I could not resist it\"; wants to know frankly what she thinks of the matter and would not bind her unless she felt fully satisfied that she loves him and could be happy with him; his faults outnumber hers tenfold; if she has found someone who would be more congenial then asks her to let him know and \"I will release you no matter how bitter the dissapointment\"; cannot tell her the name of the young lady he took riding; wishes to go to Norfolk again before he visits her so he can finalize matters with the rings; hopes Dr. [A.S.] Smith will be able to perform the ceremony at their marriage; Mrs. Bogart is organizing a play called \"Among the Breakers\" for an entertainment at the Episocopal Church- Dick and Nell are in the play; sends his love to her mother and sister. 9pp ALS","Scope and Contents Received his letter and drank in every word; knows from the tone of his letter that she had wounded his feelings and she feels very sorry for it; begs his pardon \"a thousand thousand time\" for giving him extra worries; has never met anyone she liked half as much as her \"dear doctor\"; promises to marry him in the first part of November; fears he will get sick from being so busy; since she moves to Franklin she will try to make the best of it when he is busy and \"always be at the front door with open arms to receive you\"; wants to see him so much especially now she has hurt his feelings; doesnot get lonely out in the country as she keeps busy and their is company opten. 8pp ALS","Scope and Contents Compares the number of sick patients he has to the old adage \"when it rains, it pours\" and his work is on the increase rather than the decrease; does not remember ever seeing such an epidemic of typhoid fever; Mr. J.C. Parker's mother died oh typhoid fever and his wife and sister have the same illness; fears Dick will be sick for he has had some chills and often complains; her letter was so full of apologies that he could not recieve them all, but freely forgives all she asked him to forgive her for; his feelings were not wounded by her letter [17 July 1888] he merely thought she doubted his sinceity or wanted to be released from the engagement; fears she has lost her fondness for amusment as she has not been to any of the Balls or parties all summer. 7 pp ALS","Has not got time to write him a long letter as she must help Aunt Joe [Branch] get ready to go out; Aunt Joe received a letter from Mr. Bogart asking if she would take Mrs. Bogart and the children to ward for several weeks as Franklin is so sickly he is anxious for them to leave, and if Aunt Joe could take them he wondered if Walter and Caddie [Pittman] could; Caddie does not want to ward them because she is so young and very little experienced at such a thing; visited with Sadie McGuigan the other day; gives her love to Nell, Dick, and Fent. 5pp. ALS","Supposes she has returned to the country eith her mother by now where she [MG] amuses herself with sewing and reading; \"I believe you are quite domestic and industrious. That is very nice in veiw of the probably change from Miss Maggie Gunter to Mrs.--\"; notices that she has become quite Methodistic; Mrs. Bogart has abandoned the idea of leaving Franklin for the summer; hopes to see her soon. 3pp ALS","Scope and Contents Is staying with her neighbor, Mrs. Parker, whose daughter is away and she [Mrs. Parker] is so lonely wants her [MG] to stay with her for a long time; visited Caddie [Pittman] who is doing well; received a letter from Mrs. Bogart who has the \"blues\"; is real glad he thinks her domestic and industrious; loves to sew and keep house in order but does not know a great deal about it; if he loves chocolatecake she can make that anytime for him; wishes he will get in the habit of going to church every Sunday; wants him to give Dick medicine before he gets sick in bed. 5pp ALS","Scope and Contents Is becoming weary of his constant rounds to the sick; presents her witha little \"quarrel\" and complains of her short letter in response since she has more time than he; hope to see her again in a week or two if the epidemic of [typhoid] fever does not set in again; Mrs. Bogart opnly speaks of her in kindness and with affection now; will be pleased to go to church with her accompanying him, but reminds her that there is no day of rest for Doctors on the Sabbath day too; Miss Marnie Parker has been so ill with typhoid she has not even been told of her mother's death; was caught in the rain without an umbrella and now has a severe cold; felt a little lonely the other day and whenever he feels lonely \"my little girley is the first thought that ever enters my head\" Dr. Barnes, an old friend, visited the other evening and spied her picture on the wall and wondered what he must do to get into the good graces of the pretty girls; told Dr. Barnes that Providence must work for him as it did him [JFB]. 7 pp. ALS","Wonders how he feels; Saturday [28 July 1888] was her birthday and she turned 21; received a lace colar as her only gift which Mrs. Parker gave her; fears Marnie Parker will not survive the typhoid fever and feels sorry for Mr. J.C. Parker; is very pleased he wishes for her to drive away the lonely hours; apologizes for the short letters but cannot seem to write at the moment. 4pp. ALS","Heard from Nell that he was sick and that she [Nell] had been sick today; tells him to hurry and get well and come to Enfield; Dr. McGuigan visited the other night and his fear of having to go home in a rain storm turned out to be unneeded because they never had a storm just wind and not even a particle of rain thought it is much needed; dreamt the other night that he came to her and said he did not love her but loved her Cousin Lic Whitaker; Sue Whitaker is boarding with them in Enfield; asks how Marnie Parker is getting on; hopes he gets well soon. 5 pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Is happy to hear through Nell he is getting better; a dance is planned soon but she does not plan to attend because she has concluded she no longer likes dancing; wants to see him \"real much\"; has tried for three or four days to get flowers to send him but the dry weather makes them impossible to find; received two letters from Miss Flora and greatly appreciates them; asks him to hurry and write. 7pp. ALS","Since everybody in the house is napping she decided to take the opprotunity to write him; spent the day first reading the Bible then reading a book entitled The Young Christian; for the remainder of the day when no one was talking to her she spent her time thinking about him; is thinking of visiting a cousin of hers soon and spending a few days; wishes she knew something funny to write and make him laugh and forget being sick; wonders if he had the typhoid fever; Bessie [Gunter] sends her kidest regards. 7pp ALS","Heard from Nell that he was very much better and was delighted to hear this; decided not to visit her cousin; received an invitation from a young man who is a distant cousin to go up to Warrenton, [VA] but declined his offer; if Nell cannot write asks him to have Dick or Miss Flora write. 3pp. ALS","Hears from Miss Flora that he is much better and hopes he will get well soonas he has been sick for so long; greatly appreciates the many letters Nell and flora have written keeping him informed as to his sickness; has heard Dick plans to go to Lexington [VA], [to attend Virginia Militiary Institute], and knows he [JFB] will miss him [RBB] dreadfully; heard from Mrs. Bogart recently. 4pp. ALS","Managed to gather some flowers together for him and willl send them by the evening post; misses his letters and hopes he will be better soon and can write; Aunt Joe [Branch] should be home again in two or three weeks; sends her love to all. 3pp. ALS","Requests her to go to the Express office that evening. 1p. ALS","Is happy to hear he can sit up again and begs him not to do anything imprudent and cause a relapse; is sorry to hear that Dick is sick; had a gentleman caller who stayed and stayed making her think she would never have a chance to write him; Dr. McGingan looks dreadful and has been sick. 3pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Thanks her for her \"sweet remembrance\" of him during his long and tedious illness; the illness he just passed through surpasses anything he has ever had- six weeks in bed and unable to go out; Dick has been ill with the same fever the past two weeks; the fever is distinctively new and he has nicknamed it the \"D[evi]l's fever\"; Dick feels his illness may interfere with his going to V[irgini]a Miltary Institute; his long illness has demorlaized him as he is so far behind in his work and has suffered many heavy losses; weighed 185 lbs. before his illness and now weighs 130; will visit to see her as soon as his strength returns and he can put on a repectable appearance; the extent of hisillness had not been made known to her until he was out of danger. 4pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Delighted at receiving a letter from him after his long spell of fever; warns him not to go out too soon and catch cold or stay out after the dew fals in the evening; wonders if he couls not get someone to help him in his office; cannot help but give him advice because she is so intersted in his welfare; Aunt Joe [Branch] has not yet returned home; is sorry about Dick's being sick; feels sorry for poor Mrs. B[ogart] who does not feel as though she has anyone to tell her problems to; Mrs. Bogart never mentions his name in letters to her [MG]; has made all the \"wedding garments\"; tells him to \"hurry and get your strength and tale a tonic as so to get your flesh\"; heard that Mr. Campbell died and it made her sad to hear of a young person's death; asks him not to let her letters get scattered around as \"someone might get hold of them and be very much amused.\" 9pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Can see from his handwritting that he is somewhat nervous which is the result of his illness; cannot walk from his house to his office yet so he take a horse and buggy; will probably take him six to eight weeks to recover his strength and vitality; would like to visit her the first of next month [Oct.] if Dick's condition permits it; Dick is brokenhearted about the thought of being able to attend school [Virginia Military Institute] this session; he may have to wait a year and this could affect his whole future; her letters were well taken care of during his sickness and promptly locked up after being read; Mrs. B[ogart] visits Dick often; the last time she [Mrs. Bogart] visited she remarked that her [MG's] picture did not do her justice; everyone in town while he was sick said \" Miss Maggie would cure me much sooner than the doctors\"; thinks she will \"suit splendidly for a poor man's wife\"; Fent says they should appoint the [wedding] day as he is anxious for them to marry; since Mr. Campbell's death no arrangements have been made for a new male teacher; had his bed turned so he could face her picture and has been reminded of her constantly during his illness. 9pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Delighted that he can go down to his office now; is sorry to hear about Dick and wonders if he [JFB] cannot give him something to cure that \"miserable old fever\"'; wonders if the fever will disappear when they have frost; is glad Mrs. Bogart likes her; remembers Mrs. Bogart's attitude towards them the morning after that night they stayed up so late; Aunt Joe [Branch] came home Monday; wonders if Miss Marnie Parker ever fully recovered from her fever; asks if Mr. Brownly ever teases him about her as Mr. Brownly sees exactly how many letters he [JFB] receives from her; sends her love to the children. 6pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Is able to walk to the office but it tires him out; is gradually recovereing \"my flesh and strength\"; Fent really wants to see them married and wants her to come home as soon as possible; Nell says she [MG] treats her mean because she [MG] no longer writes to her since he has been well; Dick is somewhat better though his fever is still not checked; he [Dick] is becoming quite restless; wrote to General Smith [President of Virginia Military Institute] to find out if Dick could enter in the middle of October; Mr. Brownly knows of the frequency of their correspondence as do Mr. Knight and Mr. [Walter] Urguhart; Miss Marnie Parker has fully recovered; remembers that the size of the ring she wanted, made of her old family jewelry, would just fit over his little finger, but also remembers her saying something about having the band flat, square, or round and wonders which; wonders if the engagement right was not to be a little smaller; has had an extraordinary bad luck this year; but has one bright episode which more than compensates for all the clouds- \"my good fortune in meeting my 'little girley'\"; Mr. Bogart is down with another attack of rheumatism; notes that her last letter was a little brief and asks if she can't write a longer one next time. 8pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Went to Brinkleyville to visit a cousin and a schoolmate and had a real pleasant visit; Dr. Smith's home is near where she stayed and on Saturday night two young men called on her; sone night while there several of the young ladies and gentlemen in the neighborhood heard she was there and stopped to visit; the young ladies took turns on the piano and there was music all during the evening; thought of him during the evening because she remembers his fondness for music; has not been to visit Aunt Joe [Branch] yet; is glad that his children like her as she would hate it if they did not; does not care that he has people of him engagement as she expects if she ever goes to Franklin again it will be as a \"Mrs\" so it really makes no difference who knows; wonders what he will do about Mr. Bogart being sick so much; asks if he thinks Mr. Bogart can hold out much longer if he drinks as he did last winter; is happy to know that she can be the means of brightening up the cloudy spots in his pathway; wonders if they must be married after the first of November and wants him fully restored and in good health; also about the date because she has written to a friend in Richmond [VA] for the wedding dress and the freiend said if she wanted to make the dress she would have a better idea what the fall styles are; the ring he would like to have fixed for her fitover his little figner and she would like a round band that is not very wide; the \"engagement ring\" did not quite fit over his little finger; was disappointed he did not mention when he would come see her; sends her best love to the children. 10 pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Received her letter and had suspected the cause of its delay; is glad that she enjoyed her stay in Brinkleyville and is always happy when he knows that his \"dear little girley\" is happy; asks if she is drifting away from her \"dear doctor\" after so long an abscence and being with the nice young men; knows how true his \"little girley\" is and is not afraid to trust her anywhere; Dick's condition is improving; hopes to go to Norfolk soon; would like to visit hr the 10th or 11th of October; is recuperatingrapidly now; does not know how they will fix a definite time for thir marriage until he sees her; as far as his arrangements are concerned for the happy event everything remains to be done; hopes to arrange a wedding date sround the 15th or 20th of November; Fent is very much afraid that he [JFB] will do something to displease her; there has been aprotracted meeting at the Methodist Church and there have been three or four converts. 10pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Was happy to receive his letter; hopes he does not do anything to set his health back; the fall has come and he wonders if he ever has the \"blues\" in the fall; thik it sad to see all the leaves fall, the flowers fie, and everything looks sad; wonders how many books he has read in his Bible and tells him not to depend on her for what is right and just because she does not always do what is right and just; is glad he was only jesting in his letter about drifting from her \"dear doctor\"; is glad Dick is better and wondres if he will be able to go to school in the middle of October; Mr. Bullock has a farm near Enfield and he always liked her father, and, as he always liked her father, he always visits her family when in Enfield; does not want him to work himself to death for their marriage, and she cn wait to be married until after Christmas; tells him to hurry and visit because she has many things to tell him and to ask him; tells him to find the time to attend the protracted meeting [at the Methodist Church]. 8pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Received her letter; led to believe at the letter's beginning that she was troubled about something as the subject of the \"blues\" was introduced; knowing that his \"little girley\" was sad left him in the same condition; has not read any books in the Bible only a few chapters; will resume reading as time permits him as he has not forgotten his promise; went to Norfolk and met a nice young lady he chatted with for half an hour and when they parted Fent threatened to \"tell Miss Mag how you carry on with other girls\"; purchased the \"engagement ring\" and ordered the other ring which should be ready on the 10th [October]; plans to visit on the 10th or 11th; Dick is improving gradually; was pleased at how thoughtful and considerate she was regarding his difficulties during the year and her willingness to do whatever is best under the circumstances confirmed in him the \"essential characteristics which go to a true woman in you\";cannot secrue a carpenter to do the bathroom until spring; Nell is complaining as usual because she [MG] does not sit down immeadiately upon receipt of her lettters and answer them; Nell anxiously awaits her 12th birthday which occues on the 14th [October]. 8pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Is visiting Aunt Joe [Branch] who has been telling her all about her [JB's] pleasant trip; cannot write a long letter because she has shoppig to do for her mother and wants to go before the crowd gets there; \"There is always such a crowd of darkeys in town on Saturdays this time of year\"; received a not from her dressmaker to please send the dresses by the 15th [October] so she can have them ready on time [for the wedding] ; has many things to arrange but cannot do so until she sees him and they can decide on the exacting [wedding] time; tells hmi to tell Fent that it is right for him [JFB, jr} to report to her how many girls he [JFB] flirts with; will get Nell a birthday present; the weather is pleasant and the Enfield air might do him good. 5pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Wrote a note to her telling her to enquire for a package at the Express office; expects to visit on Wednesday the 10th [October]; Dick is still confined to his bed and the fever continues though it has lessened; is regaining his weight rapidly but his lost strength is returning slowly; is at the office every night until 1 o'clock and is \"becoming heartily tired of it\" 3pp ALS","Scope and Contents Received the box of flowers which was \"the lovliest box of flowers I ever say\"; showed them to several ladies visiting Aunt Joe [Branch]; thinks him so nice to remember her; is delighted he is coming to visit; Dr. McGingan asks him to feel free to come and visit while he [JFB] is in Enfield; tried to buy a book of poems for Nell but found nothing suitable so bought \"a glove, and handkerchief box\" 5pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Went to church for the first time since his sickness; could have worked all day, but the remembrance of her and the \"commandment to keep the holy day\" restrained him from working; Nell was highly delighted with her present; Mrs. Bogart visited for an hour after church and \"joked me very nicely and pleasantly about you.: 3pp. ALS","Had the most lonely feeling the day he left [Enfield]; visited Caddie [Pittman] who entertained her [MG] very nicely; Caddie expressed regrets at not being able to go see him; Dr. McGingan visited Sunday and wished her a lot of good wishes in the future and payed [sic] him [JFB] high compliments; says he [JFB] found the way to the hearts of a good many of her friends; told Dr. McGingan all of their [wedding] plans; her dresses arrived and she took them to her dressmaker who had begun to work on them; mentions her navy blue travelling dress and crimson morning dress; has not decided if she will attend to the [Wheldon] Fair in Franklin; sends her love to the children. 7pp. ALS","Wonders why he has not written; Cousin Liv Whitaker asks her all about him, and so she [MG] told her the day and hour [of the wedding]; asked Miss Mattie Whitaker to play the wedding march; has asked four ushers but has only heard from Cousins Jow Whitaker and Sam Whitfield who hate for her to get married soon and are sorry she is leaving soon; wants him to invite all his gentlemen friends [to the wedding]; will write to Mrs. Bogart and tell her of their plans; cannot go to the [Wheldon] Fair in Franklin; sends her love to the children. 7pp ALS","Has not forgotten her; has been absent from home for two or three days- went to Jerusalem [VA]; went to attend a public examinatio of teachers and now has a mass of papers to examine; they must be content knowing they will be inseparable soon; must go to Norflk, VA soon to put his tailor to work; the ring he had made of her old jewelry is very pretty; has at last engaged a carpenter to do the bathroom; is gradually regaining his strength; Dick has imrpved in health; if it is too late for Dick to attend [Virginia Military Institute] this session he will send him [RB] to William and Mary College; Mrs. Bogart is silent to him on the subject [ of their wedding] but is always quizzing the children; Mr. and Mrs. Walthour- Mr. Bogart's sister and brother-in-law - are visitng for two or three weeks; they [ the Bogart's and Walthour's] were teasing Nell and asking her when her new mother was coming and if she [NB] loved her; has told Flora, Net, Cousin Mollie, and Aunt Bet all about their marriage plans and Nettie and Aunt Bet will accompany him to Enfield on the 5th of December [their wedding day]; if she can come to the [Wheldon] Fair he will take the time to go; Fent is very anxious to receive a letter from her; heard the [Wheldon] fair will be a failure as the Director and stockholders \"have done nothing this year to give it a boane.\" 15pp","Scope and Contents Had only one good day for the Franklin [Wheldon] Fair and this last day is \"miserably unfair\"; the drizzling rain kept the crowds back; met her [Aunt Joe] Branch in the Fair grounds and they pleasantly chatted; has worked himself nearly to death in trying to catch up with his work; does not believe she wants to see his work; does not believe she wants to see him before the 5th of December [their wedding day]; both his brother [ Benjamin Bryant] and Mr. Robert J. Camp have accepted to \"wait on them\" [JFB and MG] at the wedding; Mr, Bogart and Mr. Walthouse convinved him to take a trip down the river for the day; Fent prizes her letter highly; will go to Norfolk to see his tailor and have her ring changed; Dick wants her to write him a letter too; the children send their best love. 7pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Was surprised but gratified at her prompt reply to his asking her to write; as he has not been to school for several months and has \"never learned to write but a little, I have secured the services of \"Pa-Pa\" to as as mny scribe \"and will the writing, and dictation is his the ideas are mine\"; watched pa-Pa very closely at the Wheldon Fair and he behaved himself nicely; Dick is much metter; Nell is sick some but he hopes she will not be too sick as they had their share of sickness for the year; \"You just ought to see what a stout, tall and hearty boy I am\"; is very anxious to start school, but Pa-Pa has not yet decided where he and Nell will go; Mr. Campbell's [his former teacher] made him very sad. 5pp.ALS","Scope and Contents Did not manage to finish all his business in Norfolk so will have to return at another time; took \"little Kitty\" [Lydia Gabriella Bryant, JR. his daughter] to Norfolk with him; Mrs. Bogart told Dick that she [MG] did not love him [JFB] and that they were both very foolish and would regret [getting married]; also said that she [MG] was too young for him; wants her to weigh well all the objections other people seem to find with their marriage; Mr. Bogart teased him and said the whole thig was absurd; both of them speak of her in complimentary terms; will attend a Democratic meeting in Jerusalem, [VA] at which J[ohn] RandolphTucker and Senator John W. Daniel will speak; tells her she must have a prayer book on hand to drill him in the [wedding] ceremony. 9pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Received the rings which fit beautifully; is sorry Mrs. Bogart does not know her better; as when he asked her to marry him she weighed the question quite seriously in her mind, and when she said yes she meant every word and has not had one moment's regret; tells him to ask Dr. Smith to marry them; is sorry to have come between his and Mrs. Bogart's friendship;, but did not realize she was doing so until it was too late; is almost ready for their wedding; has told him \"right much\" about her feelings and will tell him more one day. 9pp. ALS","Is sorry to have caused her worry by telling her what Mrs. Bogart said; is glad the rings fit so nicely; does not want her to pay him for the rings as soon as she, rings and all, would be in his possession which is the same as payment; his sincere love will cause him to strive to make her content and happy; Dick tells him plainly that he does not approve of Mrs. Bogart's words to him; his friends, Mr. John Pettigrew advised him to let no one influence their plans; will get Dr. McG[uigan] to attend their marriage license; Nell is still quite sick;the children send their love. 7pp. ALS","Though Mrs. Bogart's words did worry her, they did not change her mind about what she thought was right ; will enclose a letter from Mrs. Bogart but asks him not to mention it to anyone; has not invited Mrs. Bogart to the wedding because she [Mrs. B] said that if she [MG] married him she would not attend the wedding; Mrs. R.O. Edwards wanted to visit and attend the Wheldon Fair; hopes he does not get sick again; admires and admires her ring; would like to have Ellen and Mr. Beauman at the dining; thinks that selecting a companion for life is something everyone can judge best for themselves; hopes he likes the hat that goes with her traveling suit; wonders where Dick will go to school. 13pp ALS","Scope and Contents Mrs. Bogart says she is done with her opposition to their marriage; will ask Mr. and Mrs. Bogart to their dining [reception] and to their wedding; Nell's health has improved; Dick said thart he has not been turned against her; his suit [ for the wedding] will be black; the children send their love; mention the upcoming elections and believes that \"the salvation almost, of the entire country depends on [Grover] Cleveland's election\". 8pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Is very pleased to receive her [Maggie's] letter as he is upset about the \"Black Republicans\" defeating their President; fears this political surprise will ruin the country; praises her saying he will \"get decidedly the best of the bargain\" when they marry; didn't go to Norfolk due to his depression over the presidental defeat; is also troubled because Dick is to leave next week for Lexington; the carpenters continue to work on the bathroom; Nell has almost recovered from her illness and will start back to school next week; hopes they will have good weather on the 5th; the children send their love. 7pp. ALS","Wants to write as nice letters as he writes; feels sorry for him about the election; wonders if he went to Norfolk; understands him [James] not wanting to send Dick to Lexington but she will look forward to having him [Dick] home with them next summer; wants to see Dr. Smith's reaction when he [James] asks Dr. Smith to marry them since he is so fond of marrying people; glad Nedd is well again; asks him to ask her [Nell] to write to her [Maggie] before she is back in school; Dr. NcGuigan came to see her and thought her ring was lovely; he is helping with some of the details with the hrses and carriage so he [James] won't be bothered; sends love to the children and especially to him. 5pp. ALS","Bessie received her [Maggie's] letter and answered it; they have fun looking for Maggie's letters; she has been trying to make a dress for Bessie even though she cannot get much sewing done, she wants to get it done by Christmas and then come see her [Maggie]; very anxious to see Andrew; Aunt Annie looks so much better than she did in the summer; Mrs. Davis moved her things to Wheldon where she will live;a lot of people from Enfield went to the Rocky Mount Fair; sends her lvoe and a kiss from Andrew. 3pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Is preparing to leave that evening or tomorrow to take Dick to school; saw Dr. Smith who said he would be honoured to marry them and that she was a sweet girl; he wants to invite many people but also wants it to be \"quiet for a while\" since they will proably be tired from their trip; is worried Dr. Smith isso old he may forget the wedding day and time; will send a letter to him in a week or two. 3pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Must tell her all about his trip to Richmond; glad he has given up the idea of the family \"dining\" at the wedding since they will be tired and also thinks \"those kinds of things so stiff and formal\"; Cousin Liv Whitaker came last Sunday and asked about him and wanted to know when he first told her [Maggie] of his love; Liv thought the ring was beautiful; teased him about falling asleep in chuch; received a sweet letter from Miss Flora; Walter and Caddie Pittman went to Richmond yesterday; inquires if he saw them; asks if Dick hated leaving home; hopes he knows leaving is for the best; Nell hasn't sent a letter yet; is sorry the mail got confused and he didn't get a letter; afraid he will think she forgot him; she was sick but is better now.","Scope and Contents Is very concerned she has been ill; missed the connection with the Baltimore and Ohio R.R.; missed the Conference of Superintendents in Richmond; enjoyed the trip to Lexington with Dick; Dick seems pleased to be at VMI; asks why she didn't tell him more of Liv Whitaker's \"funny questions\" about him; remarks how Dick is an \"ambitious boy\"; little Nell is sick again; she [Nell] concealed her sickness at first so as not to interfere with his plans; asks about the \"near approach of the 5th\"; Franklin will be quiet after Christmas since nearly everyone there is married; hopes there will be some excitement; Fent is now intersted in catching rabbits; wishes he [Fent] could catch one as it would delight him [Fent]. 7pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Thought of him and how Nell was feeling this morning; expects a letter from him that evening; Aunt Joe consoled her last night; is obliged to Cousin Joe Batchelor for the nice compliments\"; hopes Dick isn't too homesick; assumes he will write to Dick to cheer him [Dick]; inquires if Mrs. Bogart has stayed with Nell; Remarks what a lovely day it is and hopes it will continue to be lovely. 5pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Is with Cousin Liv Whitaker this morning; is feeling well again; expresses she is a bit frightened since the wedding is so close; asks if he is scared at all; hopes he will be \"perfectly cool and composed\" when the time is at hand; afraid Nell won't like it if she [Maggie] tells her [Nell] what is \"right and proper\"; Cousin Liv leaves for Henderson tomorrow to the Methodist Conference; Liv sends her kindest regards to him; two weeks will be the day they are married. 5pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Looks forward to her letters that he feels \"something is missing\" unless he receives a letter from her; is hopeful she will be over her fears by the 5th; remarks he expects to keep cool; the weather is continually bad which has complicated his work and the work of the carpenters; recevied a letter from Dick for the first time; Dick is homesick and has concluded \"there is no place like home\"; Nell wants as well; sends regards to Liv Whitaker; Mr. and Mrs. Bogart have been invited on the 5th but will probably decline; there was a tournament there last Tuesday with only a small crowd due to the weather. 5pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Is staying with Sadie McGuigan; will go to Aunt Joe Branch's tonight; thought it might snow; asks him what is the reason he asks her questions she already has answered in letters; is glad he expects to \"be cool\" on the 5th; wants Nell to \"get well and strong\"; she [Nell] must have been in cold weather without proper attire which made her [Nell] ill; will see Ellen later; the marriage license has been bought; is sorry Dick is homesick; wants a long sweet letter from him; is becoming \"right anxious to see my dear doctor.\" 7pp. ALS","Always reads her letters several times; the reason he asked again about her health was because  he was still concerned; is glad the [license] has been made; is always thinking about her; is extremely concerned about Nell's condition; Nell seems sick much like Lizzie was; he didn't tell her of Nell's serious illness as he didn't want to disturb her and hoped Nell would get better; will write everyday about Nell's condition; hasn't told Dick how sick Nell is; Mrs. Bogart has visited Nell very often and Mr. Bogart two or three times; Nell doesn't want to disrupt their plans; Fent wishes she were there now; \"just one kiss, would be worth a million to me.\" 8pp. ALS","Scope and Contents The doctors have just been to see Nell; they all agree she is much better than yesterday; hopes he can leave her on the 4th; \"it [Nell's sickness] is about all that I can bear up under\". 2 pp ALS","Is extremely troubled about the news of Nell; wishes she could be there to help; if the marriage were postponed, everyone would understand; she is with Aunt Joe this week; thinks he should tell Dick of Nell's condition; he must tell her everything; Dr. McGuigan went to Suffolk last week and saw Mr. Bryant; Cousin Liv thinks she [Maggie] is very much in love with Dr. Bryant and she [Maggie] thinks she [Liv] is right; hopes everything will be all right. 6pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Is very glad Nell is better; hopes their wedding day will be as lovely as that day; Aunt Joe had a letter from Ellen which said she saw Nell and she [Nell] looked \"quite sick\"; hopes Fent won't get sick since he is the only one in the family who hasn't. 3pp. ALS","Scope and Contents If they put the marriage off it shoudb be \"some indefinite time\" since Nell could be sick for a while; he should tell her honestly what he wants to do; wants to comfort him; afraid his love for her has brough him more uneasy moments then pleasant\"; is worried about him that he will get sick as well; being together would put them in better spirits; tell Nell how sorry she [Maggie] is for her [Nell] and not to worry that she is ill at this time. 7pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Is difficult to decide what to do under the circumstances; proposes to put off the marriage for one week and wed on 12 December; thinks Nellie will be better by that time; wants to enjoy the marriage and the trip North free of worry; thinks their \"beginning in life together, should if possible be undder a clear sky, and not clouded ith trouble and gloom\"; hopes she will agree. 4pp. ALS","Is he glad he has decided to postpone the wedding until Nell is better; she will let everyone know; he must tell people there as well; he should write to Dr. Smith. 2pp. ALS","Thinks Nell has improved since he wrote on Saturday; the symptoms that resembled Lizzie's so much have disappeared; he feels more confident Nell will reover; plans to marry on the 12th; should be fine; wishes they could have married as planned on the 5th; the weather is lovely; notified the appropriate people about the postponement; the Bogarts \"talk very nicely now about our marriage.\" 3pp ALS","Scope and Contents Wishes the lovely weather of that day will continue throuhg next week; is wanting a letter from her; the train gets in later, so the mail is disrupted; Nell is \"gradually improving\"; is so glad they will soon be together. 4 pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Is sorry he didn't receive a letter when he expected one; hopes Nell got the flowers she [Maggie] sent; the white flowers were sent to her by an Aunt in Fla. for the assumed wedding on the 5th; wonders if Nell will be well enough that they may take a trip North; Dr. McGuigan told her to tell him [James] that everything is \"all right\"; thinks it was he who brought the lovely weather yesterday; is pleased Mr. Bogart is accompanying him [James] next week; asks him to write everyday. 5pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Wonders why he hasn't received \"a line\" from her since Monday; Nell received a \"sweet box of flowers\" with no card or postmark; they believe they are from her [Maggie]; he now thinks Nell may be out of danger; Miss Judie [the housekeeper] has left him due to the death of her only sister; Molly and Nettie are keeping house now and nursing Nell; Dick wrote him [James] and said he [Dick] is sorry he can't be at home when she comes; he will go to Norfolk tomorrow; Mr. B[ogart] is apparently on one of his \"high horses\" and has frightened his family; there was a big fire in town last night and several buildings were damaged. 4pp. ALS","He gladly received a letter from her on his return from Norfolk; thinks they will be able to take their trip but will cut it shorter than planned; Nell loves her flowers; he also fears bad weather next week; hopes they will be ready next week; will wrtie on Monday a last letter before they are married. 3pp. ALS","Scope and Contents She rushed to get the flowers for Nell in the mail that she \"clear forgot to put my card in\"; is sorry about Judie's misfortune and leaving; wants him to still watch Nell closely; feels sorry for Mrs. B[ogart] that her husband is being disagreeable; if he [Mr. Bogart] keeps on she [Maggie] does not want him to come next week; she broke a piece of her tooth off and will go to the dentist to have it fixed. 5pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Remarks this is the last time he will write to her as \"Miss\"; is sorry the weather is \"gloomy\" and was so nice before; asks if she is scared; feels a bit himself; Dr. Smith will stop in Enfield; asks her to make arrangements; if there are any changes in the schedule; Nell is still improving; will see her [Maggie] tomorrow. 3pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Wonders what he is doing; thinks they will be together tomorrow; has had lovely presents given to them; Aunt Joe saw Dr. Smith who said he could come up with you on Tuesday; can't realize that she won't be \"Miss\" any longer; looks forward to his letter that evening. 3pp. ALS","Has found her gloves and will come that night if that is all right. 1p. ALS","Scope and Contents Her letter reminded him of when they corresponded when courting; went to the barber shop; made his monthly report last night; have been visiting patients; they [the family] all miss her very much; remarks that she has \"won their hearts, as well a mine\"; is \"anxious for the two weeks to pass off as rapidly as possible\"; hopes she will have a good time; sends his love to everyone there and especially her. 3 pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Is glad she is enjoying her trip; is lonely without her; went to court yesterday at Jerusalem; Mrs. B[ogart] asked about her [Maggie]; saw Mr. Bogart on Sunday night and it reminded him of :old times\"; doesn't know what has \"gotten into\" Dick; didn't go to church on Sunday; is anxious for her return; doesn't know if he can meet her in Wheldon; wants to know if Bessie would come with her back to Franklin. 3pp. ALS","Wonders if she will write him that evening; will write Monday whether to expect him in Wheldon; misses her \"more and more everyday.\"","Is glad she will be home soon; has to go to [Brandville] on Sunday to see a patient; can't meet her in Weldon; Mr. Edwards will meet her. 1 p. ALS","Hopes she arrived safely; inquires how Bessie and her baby are; Nell went to a prayer meeting that night; [Fanny Bretlow] is improving; he wasn't angry she has to leave; doesn't like having her not there. 2 pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Has had a hard time since she left; saw several patients; made out monthly report; there was a surprise marriage between an old widow and widower in Franklin; it was the [\"slyest\"] thing he had ever heard of; hopes that Bessie and her baby's conditions are better; Fent was sorry he didn't get to say \"good-bye\" to her; asks her to write everyday. 2pp ALS","Is sincerely sorry about the death of Bessie's baby Lizzie; advises Bessie that she must have courage and know that time will heal her sorrow; hopes Bessie herself will recover soon; if she wants to stat longer than do; Cousin Mollie us wuth them at home until she [Maggie] returns. 3 pp ALS","Is very sorry to hear about Lizzie's death; sends her love to Bessie; she [Maggie] needn't come home until she's ready to leave. 2 pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Is glad she arrived safely; is glad her sister and mother are well; is adopting \"Fent's style\" of merely eating and sleeping at home; a heavy rain storm caused him to postpone his trip; is pleased her friends think she is looking so well; has not decided whether or not to go and see Nell in Norfolk; nothing much has happened since she left; is looking forward to her mother returning with her; wants to know all about her old friends.","Scope and Contents Misses her and thinks of her coming home; wants to know which day she will come home; he sends $200 which he thinks is enough for the trip in addition to what she has; went to the \"poor house\" and also to Norfolk; Kitty travelled with him; Nell was dissapointed that she didn't get a \"Thanksgiving box\"; Rev. 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