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Before publishing quotations or excerpts from any materials, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, 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.","Nathaniel Venable Watkins","Processed by Beth Holmes (1989) and Derek Stepp (1990). Box and Folder List compiled by Kassia Halcli, SCRC staff, in October 2011.","Letters, chiefly 1862-1865, written by Nathaniel Venable Watkins to his wife Nancy Daniel Watkins. During the Civil War, Watkins served with Co. H, 4th Virginia Heavy Artillery, which became part of the 34th Virginia Infantry Regiment. Watkins appeared to have saw little combat, spending much of his time in defensive positions guarding artillery batteries. His unit was stationed at Gloucester Point (during the Peninsular Campaign), near Richmond (Chaffin's Bluff) and near Petersburg. His letters concern camp life, religion among the soldiers, his work as a clerk for courts-martial; and he gave directions to his wife concerning the management of their farm in Granville, North Carolina.","The collection also includes correspondence of other members of the Watkins family of Prince Edward County, Virginia and of the Daniel family of Granville County, North Carolina. Some letters concern and are written by Richard H. Watkins who served in the Prince Edward Dragoons, 3rd Virginia Cavalry and who was a farmer in Prince Edward County, Virginia during Reconstruction.","The collection includes letters concerning slavery before and during the Civil War as well as letters written from formerly enslaved persons.","Charles Lewis Read is the father of Jane Eliza Read who married James B. Daniel. Their daughter, Nancy Venable Daniel, married Nathaniel Venable Watkins. Betsey Anne Ballentine was the sister of Nathaniel Venable Watkins.","Addition 2008.308 contains material for the Read, Daniel, Ballentine and Watkins families. The donor organized the papers and this order has been maintained.","Asks cousin if he will act as agent for their joint property in Virginia; encloses ten dollars for taxes on this property; tells of wave of immigration to California and Oregon; inquires about prices of negro boys and girls in Virginia; states the price in Missouri; and says this it is too high there.","Tells of his arrival at the University, his course load and his lodgings, including his roommate, Mr. Tallaferro (?) of Tidewater; relates his impressions of the University and surrounding area; asks that his family write to him.","Describes, rather disparingly, Christmas season in Prince Edward Court House; gives various items of family news; encourages Nathaniel to perservere in his studies at the University of Virginia; explains that Nathaniel has better future prospects than he does.","Scope and Contents Tells of trains being occupied with troops heading toward Petersburg and for the Peninsula, therefore he may not be able to travel toward Petersburg or Richmond; reports rumor of fighting near Newport News, but states that no one known anything; hopes that God will bless his wife and children in this trial. Including letter from Nathaniel V. Watkins, Richmond, Virginia, to Nannie V. Watkins, Townesville, North Carolina, Sunday evening, including news of travel to Richmond and descriptions of his acquaintances. Note: Addressed in error to Townesville, Virginia.","Gives description of his surroundings and plan for improving camp; talks of possibility of fighting soon on the Peninsula, Yorktown and of reinforcement of Fort Magruder; talks of the food available; describes the officers of his company; requests some items.","Describes his activities, such as standing duty; talks of prayer meetings which are held in the tent of the Orderly Sergeant; states that most of the Officers are pious; writes of potential fighting on Peninsula; requests that his wife and children write him more often.","Complains that he has received no mail in a couple of weeks even though others receive it; talks of the fighting on the Peninsula and their role across the river in detail; mentions his feeling of indifference before battle; tells Nannie not to be alarmed by news in papers, but only to rely on word of those in his company; mentions his deep desire to see her and the children.","Discusses possibility that the mail is responsible for his lack of letters; exhorts Nannie not to believe rumors in papers; states that troop morale is good and reinforcements come; mentions that all ladies have been banned from their lines and that most men are well; hopes that all is well at home; tells Nannie how important she is to him.","Talks mostly about how much he misses Nannie; mentions possibility of fighting in Gloucester Point; states that all men are well except Johny Booker (?) who is being sent to Richmond.","Describes in great detail activities and fighting on the Peninsula; mentions the Yankees' use of hot air balloon and sighting of two war steamers. Including, April 13, 1862, acknowledges letter from Nannie, narrates Sunday's activities including preaching, Bible study and prayer meetings; tells Nannie to have her father take control of their farm; asks negroes at home and sends his love; mentions General Joseph E. Johnston, the Peninsula fighting and alledged Confederate victories in the West.","Writes of his activities at home; asks father to visit him, says he is a good boy; illustrates letter with two small pictures.","Acknowledges receiving his letters; asks for another letters soon; writes of visiting a sick friend; narrates several items of family news.","Describes his surroundings, the big (York) river and ships on the river; (does not mention the Peninsular campaign or his activities therein); asks Charley to watch out for his little sister, continue to learn, and to mind his ma and grandma. Illustrates bottom of letter with picture of a horse.","Gives many details of everyday life; mentions that her mother is unwell; describes activities of two brothers also fighting in war; mentions a friend who might be converted.","Gives detail of his activities over the past few days; mentions enemy shelling of Confederate troops on Peninsula on Sunday evening perhaps to lower morale; tells of exchange of fire with enemy steamers; discusses increase in his relgious feelings due to his current situation. Including, April 16, 1862, acknowledges receiving Nannie's letter; thanks her for expressing her support of him and of his cause; asks about things at home on their farm; sends his love to the negroes; expresses feeling that he will be home in six months.","Scope and Contents Asks Nannie to excuse the manner in which he writes as he is often interrupted by boys talking to him; acknowledges receiving her letter; tells of great joy in camp because almost everyone received mail; states that mail is an incredible morale booster; asks Nannie to have her and her childrens' photograph taken for him; mentions that Gloucester Point was quiet, but that there was heavy fighting on the Peninsula; reports figures of those killed and wounded on both sides; says that Colonel McKinney of the 5th North Carolina (?) regiment killed in the fight; reports that their fortifications are twice as strong as when he arrived three weeks ago; mentions his view of Yorktown, York River and the Yankee Fleet; gives entire menu of the day's meals in detail. Including April 19, 1862, mentions large amount of reinforcements arriving from the Army of the Potomac and that General Ambrose Powell or Daniel Harvey (?) Hill is in Yorktown; tells of arrival of another first rate married man in his company; relates camp stories; says that all men are well and that he would be enjoying camp life like the others if he had not left so much behind.","All are well in camp except Daniel Booker who has the mumps; yesterday was a gloomy day for him, but that generally he feels as content and happy as others in the camp; asks for a bottle of ink and an ink stand; says that there is no news of interest because they do not know what is happening on the Peninsula; reports that he receives his Christian Observer regularly and enjoys it as it looks like home; describes a visit in Richmond as the cost of several purchases made there; comments on the cruelty of this war; asks for news of his children and negroes; explains decrease in their rations due to increase in army.","All is quiet both in his camp and on the Peninsula; notes seeing many transports carrying Yankee soldiers on the river; asks for more news and details from home; mentions his lack of trust in newspaper reports; complains of constant noise, bustle and confusion; asks for more news from home; inquires about his negroes and exhorts them to keep everything straight; writes that he is sorry he didn't see them before he left; describes being shelled by Yankee steamers; mentions increase in religiousness of a friend.","Discusses religious activities, such as Bible study and sermons, and mentions that several men have made confessions of faith; gives advice to Nannie on how to handle their separation, educate the children and states that they should be thankful for their fate which could be worse; states that Peninsula is still quiet, but that fighting must take place soon; the men are confident; says that Confederate lines are more strongly fortified than at Manassas and Centreville; army numbers eighty to a hundred thousand and is armed with enough amunition, cannons and artillery; mentions possibility of iron-clads; gives names of commaders-- General Joseph E. Johnston commands Army, General Hill the left wing resting on the York River, General James Longstreet the center, and General John Bankhead Magruder the right wing resting on the James River. Including letter dated April 28, 1862, exhorts Nannie to write longer letters and more frequently; gives detailed instructions for cultivation of his farm.","Describes negative, poor morale of men after they heard news of New Orleans defeat; expresses disappointment at increasing amount of profanity among men and that this will not help their cause with God; tells of his visit to Yorktown and Captain Baskerville; states that men in Yorktown are in good spirits, but more exposed to the weather; writes of several religious activities; comments on the beliefs of his officers. Including letter, April 30, 1862, mentions that he could see the enemy when he visited York; states that tomorrow he will have been in the service for one month.","Writes that they were issued muskets for a forced march; reports that they began the march, but turned back and now remain in camp; does not know reason for march; assures her he will be fine.","Gives details of their march from Gloucester Point; describes hospitality of people of King and Queen County as they passed through; says he does not know reason for leaving the Point; tells of several deserters; gives his love to his family and says they should all be grateful (incomplete).","Scope and Contents Now in the Army of the Peninsula, the Grand Army; describes various activities such as listening to sermons, visiting acquaintances in surrounding camps, bathing, and drilling; says his company has been divided into two-- one half, including our boys, to be left artillery, the other armed with muskets; mentions 18th Virginia Company and 23rd North Carolina Company; describes sight of six or seven thousand men on drill; reports that they are having an easier time in Light Artillery than the infantry have; knows nothing about whereabouts of army.","Writes of news received for Peninsula campaign including names of those wounded in their community; gives much family news regarding illnesses, gardens, etc.","Describes a miserable march and the manning of his gun; says that men stood the march well; says if he is made infantry he will attempt to transfer to another company; doesn't see how this force of eight or ten thousand can he whipped by any force. Including letter, April 18, 1862, gives instructions of where to write him; expresses concern for those at home due to outbreak of fever.","Describes the situation in the camp; says that he and the men are well; states that he cannot visit Richmond as he must be accompanied by an officer and have a pass signed by his captain and by General Hill and General Robert Emmett Rodes and this is almost impossible; gives two reasons for officers wanting to keep men in camp-- impending battle and to keep men away from liquor in Richmond; states his desire and work to transfer to another regiment to be in artillery.","Dissatisfied with his regiment because it is now infantry and because of selfishness at their captain; mentions also that he feels superior and better qualified than many of his officers; states that his friend Doc is at home on a 20 day furlough because of his dysentery (incomplete).","Writes of his homesickness and concern that he loves her and his family too much, and that he would trade all the glories won in all battles for an hour at home with his wife and children; mentions health precautions of drying his feet well; writes again of his transfer attempts; says that he and most of the men have been suffering from diarrhea.","Describes in much detail, the daily activities of camp for the past three days; mentions a failed attempt to join an artillery unit. Including letter, May 28, 1862, gives instructions for care of farm; requests more news from home, tells of busyness of camp. Enclosure: Two newspaper clippings from the Central Presbyterian.","Says that he is in Richmond due to a pain caused by passage of gravel from the kidneys to the bladder, a routine and not serious problem among men in the army; mentions a skirmish near the Chickahominy River where the Yankees were whipped; says they have been getting enough to eat despite rumours to the contrary; says morale is good; they are confident of holding Richmond; the tide of victory has turned in their favor and war will be over in a short time; thanks God for protecting his health and family; relates story of a fight where thankfully his company was spared. Including letter, June 2, 1862.","Acknowledges receipt of her letter of May 26 which encouraged him greatly; discusses his dislike of infantry service and desire to obtain a substitute; mentions that he has recovered from last week's illness; gives brief account of fighting on May 31 and June 1, Battle of Seven Pines (Fair Oaks), although his party escaped involvement; gives more instructions of management of his farm. Including letter, June 5, 1862, requests new pair of shoes and blacking. Including letter, June 6, 1862, requests chewing tobacco and a blanket; tells of his stay in Richmond.","Mentions comfortableness of present camp compared to some others; describes in more detail the Battle of Seven Pines (Fair Oaks) on May 31 and June 1; notes location of enemy (Union troops); comments on what they gained-- 200 prisoners, a commissary, tents and some artillery; describes prisoners, says that they are not better educated and certainly not more moral than southerners; tells of eating oranges and drinking good coffee obtained from the enemy; mentions death of a man in his mess from having his leg amputated; says that he is very thankful that he was spared from battle; thanks wife and family for all their prayers.","Has been transferred to Captain Bagby's company, Colonel Thomas Goode's Regiment Wises' Brigade; says he is now satisfied to be infantry because it is needed more and is happy to be out of the Chickahamoniy swamps; mentions that brother Dick's regiment is camped nearby and they have been able to see each other.","Explains family's nighttime prayers for his (NVM) safety; gives news of family members; describes her activities at their farm and general farming conditions; mentions a man from Clarksville who was visiting and buying provisions for the government.","Tells of much sickness in camp which he had luckily escaped; mentions improvements of new location, especially availability of good food; discusses the fact that his regiment probably won't fight soon due to their weakened condition and lack of training in infantry; expresses thankfulness again that his company was spared involvement in the recent battle in which there was much loss of life; acknowledges receipt of wife's letter and praises her support; sends his love to his family.","Tells of Doc's visit from Richmond, and thanks Nannie for the clothes and supplies she sent; repeats that it is impossible for him to get a furlough unless he becomes sick or obtains a substitute; gives a new address for his mail; exhorts her to write as often as possible, and to have faith that God's will will be done and will be good; acknowledges receipt of her letter and is sorry to hear that the negroes are sick with dysentery; gives instructions on the running of the farm; describes the helpfulness and attentiveness of woman and young girls with the sick in Richmond.","Describes in detail the health or sickness of various family members and friends; gives an acount of a recent battle (Battle of Seven Pines (Fair Oaks)) which appeared in a letter from brother Dick (Richard W. Watkins).","Mentions that they have moved their camp a mile or so and are now on the James River; says that he likes his officers except for their profanity and that his new captain was generous in granting Johnny Booker a discharge and Abe suck leave; requests that she send Mr. Hayson some food to repay him for his kindness; mentions officers again and gives an unfavorable report, but does say that they are pious and allow the men religious freedom; states that things are run more efficiently with better food and medical care now that they have been fully reorganized; says that discipline is strict and duties light; feels that he is managing in the army better than he expected to; gives more instructions for the care of the farm.","Describes a night reconnaissance maneuver to observe the enemies activity on the river (James); says that he enjoyed the experience and getting out of camp; tells of dream he had while sleeping out in the clover which reminded him of home; asks Nannie to write him; inquires after the activities and work on his farm; gives instructions for work to be done on the farm; writes that he is well and describes condition, illnesses and wounds of others; wishes he could be at home; discusses possibility that sickness in camp is a result of lack of vegetables in their diet; tells of eating half-ripe cherries for which he would have shipped his negroes.","Acknowledges receipt of her letter for which he had been waiting for a long time; expresses concern for her health; exhorts her not to conceal her problems from him; mentions that he would prefer it if she would live at the farm if she is not too lonely as it would be better for the negores; expresses his growing disgust with army life, the injustices and officers failing in their duties to their men; says he is lucky to be removed from the main body of the army because he is able to get plenty of butter, chicken; gives prices of several food items; says he doesn't understand why there is so little fighting, while men wait ready and die of exposure; describes building of fortifications at Chaffin's Bluff; gives detailed instructions for the running of the farm; sends his love. Includes a postscript from June 27 with news of a friend.","Gives more news from camp; acknowledges receipt of her letter of June 19; sends his love to his family and negroes. Letter is virtually illegible; ink is extremely light.","Tells that his regiment avoided a great battle yesterday which occured 2-3 miles down the James River (one of Seven Days' Battles-- on June 30 June McClennon inflicted heavy losses on the Confederates while withdrawing across the Chickahominy River to a new base at Harrison's Landing on the James) because they were on pickett duty; mentions that there has been heavy fighting for the past week; hopes that they are demoralizing McClellan's army and that this will end the bloodshed; notes that he takes meals with overseer's family when he comes out on pickett; thanks God that he was spared; exhorts Nannie to have faith that all will be well; sends his love; gives news of some comrades.","States that he has returned to camp and received her letter; details the battle which raged from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a short intermission; notes that there is no definite word on the result, but he does not think they gained much; hopes that they will meet again soon.","States that enemy has been driven back and demoralized; says that losses have been estimated at not less than 10,000; writes that his regiment has not participated in any of the battles; describes a feeling of pain he has due to his separation from his family; wishes the North would realize the impossibility of conquering the South; describes strength of the position of fortifications at Chaffin's Bluff; requests news from home about their reaction to the battles and about the farm and family.","Expresses his weariness with the war and his desire to return home; states that he thought that furloughs would be possible after the battle (Seven Days' Battles) because McClellan's forces should no longer pose a threat; adds that McClellan's forces were not as devastated as he had first thought; discusses the slow mail service; writes that there were no religious services this Sunday; adds that there have been services off and on in the past, but nothing regular since they left Gloucester Point; states that there is a ditching party working this Sunday, but fortunately he has never been asked to work on the Sabbath; laments that they have been without a regular chaplain; feels that this would aid the men immeasureably; sees the army as a great missionary field; requests a pair of shoes and a box of blacking; sends his love.","Acknowledges receipt of her letter of June 19; notes that the difficulty with the mail must be near her; states how thankful and uplifted he was to receive such an ecouraging letter full of news from home; gives thanks that he and their friends have been spared from the battle and sickness; requests that Nannie answer his former questions about the farm; gives detailed instructions on things to be done on the farm; writes that they are now moving one mile to a nicer campsite; believes that McClellan's forces are stronger than the papers admit, but demoralized; tells how he and Doc (his friend) often exchange letters and talk about their wives which keeps their spirits up; sends love to family and friends.","Acknowledges receipt of her letter of July 3; thanks her for answering his questions; requests that she answer his remaining questions; writes that it is impossible for him to get a furlough at present because there are many sick in his company and regiment; states that eight men died in the last nine days; adds that most of their men have been absent from home much longer than he has; asks her to kiss the children for him.","Scope and Contents Discusses his application to Colonel Goode, through his Lieutenant for a furlough; states why it was denied; mentions that he will not despair yet; mentions that he is in very good health and that the new cause of sickness is fever; states that since he cannot come home she must bring the children to Richmond to see him; mentions that they do receive visitors at the camp. Including letter, July 13, 1862, writes of his Sunday spent on watch in the country; laments that he is cut off from all religious priviledges; thanks Nannie for sending so much news of home; hopes that their time will come soon to see each other. Enclosure: July 7, 1862. Pattie Watkins, at Mount Pleasant, Prince Edward County, Virginia, to her brother, Nathaniel V. Watkins. Details the sickness, care and death of their niece Mildred from diptherla; writes how much good it does both her and their mother to receive his letters; gives news of sickness, wounding and death of neighbors and friends.","Describes his conversation with Colonel Goode and aborted trip to Richmond in search of a furlough; writes that he has asked Mrs. Howlson to ask the Secretary of War about his case; mentions that after denying his furlough, Colonel Goode made a visit to Mecklenburg; believes that McClellan will make one more effort to take Richmond before giving up, either from the James RIver or from Fredricksburg, or attempt to cut off Petersburg; describes everyday camp life; feels that is a splendid gymnasium for young men and invalids. Includes letter, July 17, 1862, mentions another death from sickness; requests that his son, Charley, write to him; gives some instructions for the farm.","Letter almost completely illegible.","Describes another attempt to attain a furlough; requests that his wife look into finding a substitute for him as others have them; says he would be able to bear army life better if he could get home for a week every five months or so; tells of his activities in camp; states that the war in Virginia is quiet at this time.","Discusses his latest attempt to gain a furlough which was unsuccessful; again asks Nannie to seek a substitute for him and also ask her father's advice on the subject; complains about being kept in camp when they are doing so little, only drilling and ditching; states that they have meat about once a week, otherwise they mostly eat bread. Including letter, July 26, 1862, telling of the hot weather; states that the Yankees must be suffering more from it; writes that General Wise would not let them ditch during the worst of it. Letter is unfinished.","Acknowledges receipt of three letters from Nannie in six days; thanks her and reminds her how much they encourage and help him; tells of the captain's brother who has been spending a great deal of time at their camp both preaching and handing out tracks (tracts); describes the rotation of guard duty; writes of attempts to start a Bible study and prayers at night in the tents, but adds that there are too many interruptions to make this possible; describes Sunday's dinner. 3 pp. AL. Including ALS, [July 28, 1862], adding that he would give anything to see his family, but that a furlough, even if a substitute is provided, is out of the question at present; writes that he likes the idea of Nannie coming to Richmond and bringing the children, as he might be able to meet her there for a day.","Writes that her letters bring him much joy and that his happiness depends on her; adds that he would love to see Minnie (his daughter) as she learns to walk and talk; states thay he would still rather see his wife than anyone else. Including letter, July 30, 1862, discussing his lack of ability to concentrate due to the crowds of men who often engage in profane talk even though he is in one of the most moral companies; describes being interrupted by the field artillery Wise's Brigade which were practicing nearby; tells her about artillery and how the guns work; adds that he is glad she is not home alone.","Writes that he keeps all her letters and often re-reads them when he doesn't get new ones; describes the say as rainy; adds that his tent is often crowded and he is growing to hate crowds; discuss the arrival of some good food; asks Nannie to send him a box of fruit and vegetables from home to Richmond through a friend there; tells the prices of food stuffs which he feels are high; notes that due to presence of a large army in the area it is difficult to obtain food stuffs; Instructs Nannie on what to do with his flock of sheep on their farm. Including letter, August 1, 1862, reporting that he was awakened the previous evening by gunfire down the river and sending his love to his family.","Acknowledges receipt of Nannie's letter and is glad because she thought that perhaps Nannie or Nathaniel were sick; discusses sickness of their brother, Dicks, also a soldier and illnesses of friends, neighbors, and relatives; describes their new Methodist preacher; states that she likes their refugees very much; discusses crops; sends her love.","Scope and Contents Relates his growing disatisfaction with life as a soldier, the profanity around him and their idleness during the day; writes that he feels like a dying man who must fight in order to keep from smothering. Including letter, August 4, 1862, mentions again the captain's brother who has his headquarters at their camps and distributes tracks to soldiers; again asks Nannie to send him a box with fresh food which is not available in camp; hopes that Aunt Mary will do as his wife has done and entrust the care of \"her boysamp; to the heavenly Father; writes about the Sunday sermon; wishes she could have heard it; asks Nannie to encourage preacher to divide time between their camp and another; says that it would do the men good because although most of the privates and some officers are Christians, the regimental officers are profane and godless men; sends his love.","Writes regarding the condition of Henry who is sick; feels that he should stay in camp until he is well enough to travel; gives news of Daniel Booker who is on sick leave from the regiment; states that his is recovering nicely; discusses the prices and condition of crops in the area; mentions his visit to Nancy (Nathaniel's wife) and children; gives his regards to Dock and Sam.","Acknowledges receipt of several letters; writes that he is on picket to stop soldiers from stealing fowl; describes activities of regiment; likes peacefulness of forest; wishes Nannie could be with him; discusses again whether it is right to get a substitute; says he does not regret joining the Army and that every man should do his part; states that he is happy with his company; desires only to do his duty and then come home not to win military fame; writes of his new found love and appreciation for his wife; wishes he could be with her. Including letter, August 8, 1862, describing Boulware's farm. (Incomplete.)","Scope and Contents Notes that they have been living better due to some reinforcements from King and Queen County; discusses Nannie's moving to live with her father. Including letter, August 10, 1862, discussing the receipt and distribution of the boxes of fresh fruit and vegetables which Nannie had sent; mentions the Sunday sermon; speaks of a rumor he'd heard that said he had been discharged from the Army. Including letter, Nathaniel V. Watkins, at Camp Chafin's Farm, to his son Charley Watkins, August 9, 1862, describing his life around camp and asking Charley to be a good boy and learn to read and write.","States that he will only be able write short notes for a few weeks as he will be occupied as recorder for court marshall proceedings with General Evans as president of the court; writes that here had been considerable movements of troops in all directions, but he has not yet heard what it means; describes the passing through of about 140 Yankee officers on their way to be exchanged; sends his love.","States that she thought he had been sick or transferred to Jackson; writes that she is relieved he has not been; states her gratfefulness for his letters which are so full of love and encouragement; gives news from home, especially of children's activities; mentions that she will attempt to persuade Mr. Hines to go to her husband's camp as a regular preacher; agrees that the Army is a good opportunity to do good; says that the negroes would like to have been at the sermon and meeting he mentioned in his last letter; states that she is happy that he is where he is; believes it is Providence and that all is in God's hands.","Writes about how it seems that everyone has gotten home except he; feels that this separation has caused them to recognize and appreciate their love; states that the court marshall is not keeping him as busy as he had anticipated; mentions possibility of Nannie meeting him in Richmond. Including letter, August 15, 1862, describing a good dinner he had the evening before; requesting Nannie to send stewed tomatoes; adding that his regiment is the only one to be doing detached work, the others have all been sent to Jackson; writes that the enemy soldiers are of the lowest classes and that they cannot possibly know the devastation of war which has all been fought on southern soil; wishes for peace now; inquires about his crops.","Discusses court marshall cases which are keeping him busy; writes of box full of food which sis[ter] Sue sent; believes that his battalion is being kept by the river for defensive purposes; writes that their separation is becoming harder to bear, notes that he has not been home because he has been blessed with health; believes that they will remain stationary for at least a month otherwise all the court marshalls would not be being held.","Discusses the progression of the war; mentions that a North Carolina Brigade (Martin's) is on opposite side of the river; feels that Yankees are waiting for reinforcements before they strike; notes that their numbers are increasing too, but he is not sure where they are coming from; says that he has been feeling a but sick, but it is nothing serious; requests some items he will be needing for the winter; company is again feeling up to par; wishes he could be home for the coming winter.","Very pleased to have acquired a new tent, which sleeps four comfortably; remarks how well a soldier sleeps; acknowledges receiving her letter of August 14, 1862; this is a lonesome and empty year for him; Doc (?) has been offered the appointment to Lt. General of the 25th North Carolina regiment, but has not accepted yet; rest of army has moved to other side of river, and their regiment is the last remaining area; Yankee troops have given up the fight for Richmond from below; McClellan has moved his base; says that he is feeling much better since he wrote last; acknowledges receiving letters from Daniel (?) and Mr. Booker (?), who speak of despair in the country; does not yet know when a furlough will be offered to him, but he receives one day in winter; remembers fondly days of abusing the Yankees; sends his love.","Acknowledges receiving her letter of August 27, 1862; glad to have heard from Martha (?); Doc (?) did accept his newly assigned post and is now in Richmond; begs his wife to tell him if troubles arise at home; concerned with their runaway slave Tommy; gives some suggestions for the upcoming harvest; her Pa (?) might consider getting more help, because the negroes \"for their own sakes\" should not be left alone; has received a two day pass and will be going to Richmond to get away from camp; wishes he could break the blockade and go home; asks if his wife and children might come to Richmond; thinks it would be best to sell crops for cash to the neighbors; no war news to report; sends his love.","Happy to hear he has received the box of vegetables so soon; their borther Dick visited but was not looking well; Dick did get several new recruits among the prisoners; illness has struck hard amny of their friends and cousins, but their neighborhood and immediate family are fairing well; have had some severe rains which have damaged Mr. Redd's (?) tobacco crop, but the corn crop is excellent; fruit is scarce, partly due to a drought; Horace Booker (?) was involved in the Battle of Cedar River, and took General Prince.","Speaks of the children Charley and Minnie and how they are handling the situation; fears Minnie may forget him; hopes the war does not continue though Lincoln's administration as some tell her; she misses him and sends her love. Including letter from Charley Watkins, to his father, Nathaniel V. Watkins, is having a good time at his grandpa's but misses his father.","Concerned with certain aspects of the war; relays news of family and friends; gives details of crop situations.","Relays news and health of family and friends; news of the battles of Manassas and Warrenton Springs have reached the family; gives details of crop situations.","Describes his camp life and the wildlife surrounding the camp.","Concerned with his continued denial of a furlough; troubles with the mail service are arising; advises his wife on farm matters and especially on crops of tobacco and wheat; problems concerning his slaves and their runaway slave Tommy are mentioned; also discusses using negroes in camp; describes his abundance of free time in camp; his court work continues; descriptions of the camp, camp members, and surrounding area are made; camp provisions are discussed, such as various clothing and food stuffs; many religous functions are taking place in the camp; mentions battles and fighting around Williamsburg, Manassas, Harper's Ferry, and Washington; mentions uprisings in both Kentucky and Missouri; prisoner exchanges are taking place; believes peace is coming soon.","Fears spread of diptheria, scarlet fever, and measles; conveys news of family and friends; news that corn and tobacco crops are doing well; detailed descriptions of making cloth and dyeing are given.","Concerning a request for a furlough.","Chances for a furlough are becoming slim; sickness, namely remittent fever has hit the camp as well as himself; camp life such as new housing, company provisions, and numbers of news arrivals is discussed; mentions that provisions such as warm clothing are needed from home; concerned with the sale of his slave Tommy; news of the war is increasingly discouraging; details of a new exemption bill are discussed; resuming his work with the court; advises his wife on crops of tobacco and wheat as well as their orchard of apples and peaches; pros and cons of using a substitue are given.","Has sent him the provisions he requested; suggests he should transfer to the Prince Edward cavalry, under the command of General J. E. S. Stewart (Stuart); relays family news.","Attempts boosting his morale and advises him on his problems with getting a furlough; fears that the Yankees will attempt cutting off Richmond from the rest of the South; suggests he not purchase any more slaves and instead should invest in land which is more valuable; slaves as a property are uncertain; relays family news, health of negroes and children.","Relays family news; mentions Brother Dick's opinion of General \"J. E. B.\" Stewart (Stuart) and his raids into Pennsylvania; sickness is hitting friends and family hard; there is a spirit of marrying about; prices for tobacco are high; there is a real need for salt.","Sees no signs of war ending any time soon, and in fact, the North seems even more united; news concerning his negroes is discussed in detail; obtaining a substitute does not look possible at the present time; their new housing has been completed; they are starting up a literacy club to pass time; the weather is getting worse; discusses his limited company duties; describes the court in which he works, speaks of slave use in camp and at the court; relays news of friends in his company; religious events which occur in camp are explained; has been quite depressed; glad to hear of his wife's growing independence; worried about hs mounting debt; gives farm advice; asks for certain provisions from home; frustrated with his continued denial of a furlough; troubles with the mail continue; tells of the blockading of the James River by using both \"sharp-shooters\" and submarine batteries; discusses the extensive ditches and breastworks surrounding Richmond; wishes to sell 300-350 of his 1200 acres; there is no news concerning military battles; mentions the Charlotte cavalry.","Is very concerned with the fact that his wife has been ill; seeks his wife's advice in many matters; while there is an abundance of clothing, the scarcity of shoes is an extreme problem; unless he receives a furlough, is determined to leave the service; continued improvments in camp are carried out; is quite critical of certain commanders; describes religious activites in camp; relays news of his tobacco crop and its going rate; still eager to sell some of his land and pay off his debt; gives details concerning their literary club; discusses, in detail, their execution of firing drills; mentions the Seven Pines; is coping with the bad weather rather well, unlike the negroes in camp; complains about provisions of beef, pork, and lack of butter and sugar; postage is getting high; frequent resignations of generals are taking place; Pickett's division is moving from Richmond to Charleston, South Carolina; signs of peace are becoming more apparent; there are wide-spread rumors of disaffection in the Northwest; gives advice concerning farm and crop trip are given; refers to his stopping at the Wolf Trap depot; (?) in his part of the army; refers to the Southern Literacy Messenger and claims it is a very good paper; Yankees have crossed at Fredricksburg, Virginia and there is a threatened advance being made by Burnside [?]; troops in Richmond and Petersburg are being moved to aid Gen[eral] Lee; there is also action taking place on the James River.","Asks advice on certain family matters; relays family news; dyptheria is becoming quite common among children; tells of troubles with certain negroes as well as the use of negroes in fortifying Weldon; relays facts of a neighbor's will, including provisions for his children and negroes.","Relays news of brother Dick and his fellow soldiers running the blockade for cheaper provisions; updates her on family news; both the weather and roads are poor; refers to the Prince Edward cavalry and the Lee Guards; the weather is contributing to an increase in poor health.","Relays news of their mother's illness as well as other family matters; the poor weather is contributing to an increase in illnesses; refers to the Prince Edward troop and Lee Guards.","Fears his children will forget him; writes of the camp surroundings and the \"big guns;\" wishes his son to learn his letters; has sketched a rough picture of a sickly dog they named Yankee.","Concerning his activities at home.","Is delighted to hear that his wife's health is improving; his chances for a furlough are increasing with the new lottery system; gives details of their shrinking Bible classes and prayer meetings in camp; artillery work is being done around camp; the weather continues to cause problems, especially to their new housing; gives details of the camp's winter provisions; relays stories of his times on guard duty; the size of their company continues to grow; comments on the lack of gentleman remaining in the camp; makes other judgements of camp companies; there is little going on, in and around camp; the mood in camp seems to be low; his health is generally good; gives advice to his wife concerning the next season's crops as well as possible land sale; is attempting to acquire a little negro to care for his wife while she is recovering; their daughter Minnie has also apparently been ill; recommends his wife acquire the Southern Literacy; is unhappy to learn that some of his negroes have been drafted to work on fortifying Weldon; a land dispute has erupted at home which he believes his wife can handle; Southern women will have to accept more responsibility when the war is over; prospects for peace are brightening, possibly by late spring or summer; it is believed also that Lee's army is in better health and spirits than it has ever been; there is a good deal of movement occurring with the Confederate troops; gives details of numerous army and especially naval victories for the South; the union army is rumored to lose 300,000 men by May 1, due to the end of their terms; there is also unrest growing in the northwest and Kentucky, due in part to the raising of black troops; the enemy has also given up on the idea of taking Richmond by way of Fredricksburg. 8 items, ALsS; 2 items, ALs.","Is worried about the late snow, which is proving harmful to their livestock and planting; whooping cough is running rampant among the negores; and they are beginning to get ill as well; relays family news; understands brother Nathaniel V. Watkins has bought a furlough; gives account of brother Dick's (?) charge of a regiment of Yankees; has heard news of friends in the north; refers to the gratifying tobacco prices in the region.","Comments on making it through the extremely harsh and wet winter, which has put off planting; understands he has received a furlough; they are having problems with the spread of whooping cough.","Gives a detailed account of brother Dick and his brigade's attack on a Yankee party; this attack was under the command of a General Fitz Lee; refers to a battle at Kelly's Ford, where the Confederate troops did not fare so well; relays news of family and friends, including those who have been wounded and killed; refers to charges made by the Prince Edward Cavalry, and the reactions made by General Jeb Stuart; the family is suffering with colds and the whooping cough; the children, especially the negro children, are suffering the greatest.","Is upset that he has not received a letter from her as of late; fears the problem lies with the postal service; bustle and confusion are present in his quarters; changes with leadership are occurring in camp; the Confederate army is in desperate need of naval officers; has been in the service for a year now and is growing quite tired of army life; desperately wishes war would end; relays news of certain camp members; gives details of recently received packages from Richmond; receives a furlough for the 16th of March; health continues to be well; states that recruiting is a suitable way for officers to receive long furloughs; there are few men left to recruit, due to the new Conscript Act; weather improves but then grows worse again; no fighting is expected in the area; there is a growing tiredness of war, yet pride keeps the soldiers loyal; relays details of his return to camp; have been given permission to cultivate their own gardens; his faith in God is growing stonger; asks for provisions from home; as well as news concerning his farm; is growing quite worried over the spread of diptheria among children; provisions in camp are becoming scarce; gives his wife some farm advice.","Due to the weather, the camp, especially the roads, need work; has cut down on his chewing of tobacco at his wife's request; provisions in camp continue to worsen; he refuses to eat any of the meat supplied to the camp; due to the weather and condition of the roads, there is little movement among the armies; have kept the enemy in check during the winter; the cases of diptheria have begun to lessen, and he hopes his family is doing well; planting in the surrounding area has begun.","Regretfully informs him of the death of their son Charley R. Watkins.","Relays news of health of family and friends; is concerned about Nannie V. Watkins and her health; the children there are finally getting over the whooping cough, but now suffer with cases of chicken pox and scarlet fever; the planting of their crops has begun; gives details of a cavalry unit from South Carolina which was stationed near their home; speaks, in detail, of a southern sympathizer in Baltimore.","Was sorry to learn of the death of his son Charley R. Watkins, but is happy to hear that his daughter Minnie H. Watkins was feeling better; gives details of how Nannie V. Watkins is reacting to Charley's death; is grateful that God has spared his own family.","Was very sorry to hear of Charley R. Watkins's death; the children there have nearly recovered from the whooping cough.","Informs him that their orders to evacuate the bluff have been cancelled; expresses his regrets at Charley R. Watkins's death; wishes him well and hopes he enjoys his stay at home.","Attempts desperately to console him; knows how he feels, because her child Lilie (?) also has passed away; hopes the area's health will improve with the coming of warmer weather.","Was shocked and upset to learn of his son Charley R. Watkins's death; attempts comforting Nathaniel; writes of his service in the cavalry and the state of the Confederate troops; states what a great negative effect the death of General \"Stonewall\" Jackson has had on the army; gives details of General \"J. E. B.\" Stuart and his attempts to raise a large cavalry force, including his own, the Hampton brigade, and Fitz Lee's brigade; writes of the difficulties in acquiring newspapers; it has been rumored that Lincoln has called out an additional 500,000 troops; refers to his service on a board which examines and condemns horses which are unfit for service.","Insists that Nannie come and stay with her; relays news of the family; the children there are getting well again; writes of the religious services held in the area; the crops in the area are suffering from a lack of rain; it's been very cool and dry; it seems to be more difficult acquiring furloughs; is having trouble getting summer cloth woven in time.","Hopes Nannie V. Watkins will come for a visits and that he will be able to join her; a hailstorm has damaged the wheat and watermelon crops; the corn crops are doing well; the health of the family is generally good; states that she will be sending him provisions.","Scope and Contents Wishes to visit her sister-in-law Pattie Watkins but thinks it wise to wait until late July or August, when they should be over the whooping cough; their daughter Minnie H. Watkins had again taken ill but has fully recovered; have commenced cutting wheat but the rain is slowing them down; the crops of corn and pumpkin are doing well; refers to soldiers running the blockade and confiscating Yankee provisions; relays news of family and friends; the neighborhood id getting healthy again; deeply mourns the death of their son, Charley R. Watkins; gives details of church services held in the area; states how much his family, the Smileys (his overseer), and his negroes love and miss him; refers to her boarding of Confederate soldiers; has had a problem with one of the negroes burning down his house; is ashamed of the luxury in which she lives compared to the hardships soldiers must face; assumes he is keeping up with his Bible class; expresses her dislike for the \"drinking and profane officers;\" mentions the task of exchanging their wool for cotton; Smiley (their overseer) has been possibly ordered into service, and Nannie will have to watch over the farm; will send him the shoes he needed; has heard that the war effort is going well; Grant is weakening in the west and Lee is in control of the east; is hopeful about their success at Vicksburg and their holding of Fredericksburg; refers to the tyranny of the Yankee troops and the actions taken against the Southern civilians; expresses doubt concerning the actions of West Tennessee; God will see the South through the war and deliver them the victory; the prospects for peace are very bright.","Gives details of his return to camp following his short furlough; travelled with 500 Yankee prisoners which were to be exchanged; refers to the Yankee raids in VIrginia; his duties in camp have increased; the victory at Fredricksburg was both a boost and damaging to the Confederate troops, due to the death of \"Old Stonewall\" discusses his chances of acquiring another furlough; refers to the dependent condition of their negroes; all the men in camp are in fine spirits; wishes to invest his money in Confederate bonds; is interested in the movement of Pickett's division; poor provisions are being offered to many companies; believes war will end by late summer; writes about various camp members and friends; fears there may be another battle at or near Fredricksburg soon; General Robert E. Lee is increasing his cavalry forces; refers to the numerous Confederate victories; relays the experiences of a Confederate prisoner's stay in a Yankee camp; it is rumored that Yankee's are holding 7,000 negroes on Canary Island; states the Quarter Master is quite inefficient; refers to a Congressional Act concerning provisions for paying off debts; in anxious to hear of matters concerning his farm and crops; fears for the wheat crops in the South; wishes his wife to visit his sisters in Prince Edward County, Virginia; misses his son, Charley R. Watkins, very much; needs provisions from home.","Scope and Contents Relays family news; gives her reactions to the fall of Vicksburg; refers to the wet and warm weather which kept them from working on the crops; due to the rainy weather, the rivers are impassable; gives details of a company of soldiers and their stay overnight; one of the neighbor's negro woman has run off; have commenced weaving their cotton; are experiencing little ailments, but are generally in good health; wishes he would visit. Including letter from Millie Watkins, to her brother, Nathaniel V. Watkins. Is a little under-the-weather but will write soon and wishes him to do the same.","There was a massive transport of Confederate troops to Richmond, due to a new Yankee advancement on the capital; refers to a Yankee attack of a bridge over the Southhanna River; does not speak well of the general in charge at Richmond; fears Richmond may be taken; states that Southerners are much too secure in their thoughts and actions; is hopeful now that Robert E. Lee has entered Pennslyvania; gives details of a North Carolina cavalry unit's stay at their farm; Robert E. Lee's invasion of Pennsylvania is believed to be going well; papers of both the North and South are writing in terms of peace; men returning home for horses are not finding this task easy; has learned that Vicksburg has fallen; there South must put their faith in God and assume He will make the right decision; is disgusted with those who feel the South will lose; is relieved to hear that Lee has recrossed the Potomac; the Southern people are growing tired of the war; it is rumored that Yankees are advancing on Weldon; refers to President Jefferson Davis' proclamation calling for another day of fasting and prayer; frequent raids are being made by the Yankees; fears defeat; the extreme amounts of rain are causing problems with the crops; gives details of the neighbors; often refers to her dead son Charley R. Watkins and their daughter Minnie H. Watkins; relays news of their family and friends, as well as the ailments afflicting them; have begun hiving bees; gives news of church matters; conveys news of the livestock; mentions the scores of family and friends killed, wounded or taken prisoner at the Battle of Gettysburg; rivers have become impassable; there are many cases of theft occurring; gives details of her visit home to Brookland [?]; refers to the work being done by the negroes; a survey and sale of a parcel of his land has taken place; refers to the cruel treatment exercised on a neighbor's negro.","Relays details of a visit by relatives; recent deaths and illnesses affecting friends and family are discussed; facts concerning the schooling in the area are given; refers to the numerous soldiers killed in \"the Battle\" (of Gettysburg); relays church news; mentions that state of their vegetable gardens; hopes he is over his chills.","Is quite worried about the sickness prevailing within her family; distemper; has killed a great number of their cows and oxen; their crops are suffering as much as she assumes they are in North Carolina; refers to the neighbors aiding them with their recent problems; relays news of visits by family and friends.","Ransom (?) has driven the Yankees from Weldon (?); is becoming increasingly impatient for the end of the war; they have heard gunfire nearby; the war effort is not going well; refers to a gunboat battle on the James River; recounts again how many of their friends were killed in the Battle of Gettysburg; hopes for an exchange for those soldiers who were taken prisoner; believes the South must once again renew their faith in God if the war is to be won; refers to the upcoming \"fast day\" and hopes it will be faithfully observed; is quite worried about her husband and \"the chills\" which he has been experiencing; mentions frequently the number of friends who are coming down with dysentery, diptheria, and typhoid fever; gives a detailed account of recent deaths; recent church news is given; the schooling of the local children has once again commenced; gives a detailed account of the progress in their crops of wheat, corn, tobacco, and oats; there is a shortage in their stock of sheep as well, due to the stealing of the sheep by runaway negroes; often mentions their daughter Minnie H. Watkins; is considering visiting family in Prince Edward County, Virginia; refers to the necessity of weaving their own cloth; mentions the increasing number of robberies in the area including the illegal entry into their own home; is delighted to learn that furloughs are again being issued.","Receives news of Nathaniel's hopes for a furlough or substitution; makes many references to their children; relays family, church and neighborhood news; sickness in the area continues, and the negroes are being hit hard; discusses schooling in the area; news of the crops is minimal; refers to troop movement and Nathaniel's move to Charleston, South Carolina; is angered at those young men escpaing military duty; mentions artillery fire in the area; refers to the \"sharp-shooters\" in Charleston; Beauregard (?) will save Charleston; states that \"our officers are strict;\" refers to the duties of her husband is performing; is quite worried about Nathaniel's health; refers to her chores at home; mentions a neighbor's trip to Petersburg and the Natural Bridge; the well-being of their negroes is discussed, as well as the trouble some negroes are causing; relays news of theft in the area; believes the war effort is still going well; reminds Nathaniel to avoid the temptation of alcohol.","Relays church news; refers to the well-being of friends and neighbors; home chores and laboring on the crops continues; mentions their daughter Minnie H. Watkins; refers to the emptiness of many local stores; schooling of the children continues; gives details of the trading being done at the \"Fork\" a local election is taking place; stealing is occuring by the female negroes; updates on their negroes are made; is having problems finding someone to manage the farm another year; refers to revivals taking place in the army; lectures her husband on attending his Bible class and on the evils of drinking; discusses Nathaniel's hopes of getting a furlough or substitute; relays news of General Beauregard's efforts at saving Charleston; fear of a \"great battle\" in Tennessee is growing; mentions a fight at Chattanooga (?); is pleased to learn Nathaniel has accepted a higher and less taxing position; is worried that he has sent to Jones' Island, \"the most dangerous place around Charleston.\"","Gives details of Richmond's and Petersburg's attempt to feed General Robert E. Lee's troops at Christmas; relays news of his condition to camp; is worried about the fact that their caretaker has been sent into the army; the number of furloughs granted has increased; is sorry to hear of the unrest in the neighborhoods; refers to the desertions being made to the enemy; there is a real need for more horses; asks for many provisions; the army appears to be still optimistic; gives instructions concerning his crops; refers to the intense fighting going on around him at Chaffin's Farm and Welson.","Refers to the fail of Atlanta; comments on recent Yankee advancements; the chase between Early (?) and Sheridan (?) is ongoing in his area; contemplates and reflects on the times they live in; wonders about the success of \"Old Bob\" (Robert E. Lee) and his tactics of war; refers to the plundering done by Yankees; the cost of a calvary are proving to be too much.","Is continuing his religious committment in camp; frequently comments on his hopes for a furlough or Nannie visiting; camp life is often discussed; advises Nannie on what to do with his crops and other farm matters; refers to the fail of Atlanta, Georgia, Savannah, Georgia, and possibly Petersburg, Virginia; spirits are still high and the number of desertations have lessened; is upset over the greed and corruptness spreading throughout the southern people and officers; negroe sales are becoming difficult; believes negroes should be fighting along with Confederate soldiers; flood damage is affecting travel; refers to talks and fears of Reconstruction and emancipation; a delay in payment is hurting the Confederate army; sharp-shooters are mentioned frequently; Richmond may have to be evacuated; feels the war will end soon; discusses weaknesses of the South; provisions are needed; rumors of an armistice are surfacing; feels President Lincoln is reloading his army; refers to General Wise and his hopeful speeches; the local railroads may be taken; gives advice on how to properly raise their daughter Minnie H. Watkins; fighting has increased in area; mentions an exchange of prisoners; refers to the strengths of the armies; news has spread of General Sherman and his march through the South; gives a description of General Robert E. Lee and his command.","Is frequently updated on family news; wishes his wife to visit him; due to the recent epidemic of measles, is worried about his daughter Minnie H. Watkins; feels the Southern people are not doing enough for the cause; is quite hurt by the conduct of his negroes at home; gives advice on his crops; asks for provisions; is worried over the disappearance of his negroes; the overuse of trains has slowed the mail; soldiers remaine determined; desertions have ceased; Richmond and Petersburg, Virginia, have artially have been evacuated; restraints have been placed on the press; worries about General Sherman are rising; relays news of religion in camp; rains are damaging the roads and is restricting the movement of troops; mentions a victory at Kinston (?); refers to North Carolina Governor Vance's appeal for provisions for General Lee's army; gives news of shelling incident in camp.","Relays news of his move from Petersburg, Virginia; refers to Early's (?) disasterous campaign in western Virginia; gives a description of camp life; there are a number of surrounding forces; sharp-shooters are constantly at work; gives farm advice.","Many railroads have been seized by the enemy; rumors are spreading of Yankees around Richmond, Virginia; it is rumored that General Sherman has been defeated; Confederate troops are hopeful; relays news of his regiment and their fighting; hopes to raise a negro regiment are rising; religious news in camp is discussed; relays news of his time of the picket line; heavy fighting continues around Petersburg, Virginia; refers to General Robert E. Lee's fight with General Sherman; the southern people put much faith in General Lee; intense shelling of cities are occuring; troops are encouraged by victory at Petersburg, Virginia.","Relays news of family visits; refers to health conditions; the Prince Edward County, Virginia cavalry is on display; gives update on crop conditions; insists that Nathaniel takes care of his tobacco; relays news of the commotion being caused by the freed negroes; are having many problems with the Yankees; likes President Andrew Jackson better than President Abraham Lincoln; Johnson understands the negro.","Relays farm news; health problems are prevalent in the family; children's progress in school is continuing; refers to religious event taking place; bankruptcies are spreading.","Is worried and anxious to hear from her family since the war has ended; relays news of sickness in the family; gives miscellaneous family news; life after war is rough; salaries are smaller and prices are higher; puts her faith in God.","Refers to problems Nathaniel is having with increasing debts; tells Nathaniel to put his faith in God; he is doing much better; has formed a Conservative Party in hopes of defeating the new Constitution of the Radicals; relays farm news.","Discusses his move to Farmville and 212 acre plantation he has acquired; matters are going well; refers to Nathaniel's debt problem and the sale of his land; invites Nathaniel and his family to live with him; complains of the cough and cold he has had since the war.","Mentions a compromise made with his creditors; the exchange of land, livestock, and money are involved; is taking advantage of the Bankruptcy Act; his family is sick with colds; prefers staying at his own home rather than moving in with Richard; hopes to open a little school and take in boarders.","Things are going well; gives news of family and friends; relays church news; is concerned about her garden and fowls; mentions how their daughter Minnie and Nannie are doing.","Relays news of his crops and her garden; refers to sicknesses in the neighborhood; updates her on the family and neighborhood news; mentions his involvement in the church; is having a problem with debts; drought conditions and later heavy rains damage his crops; refers to his tenant farmers and their inadequate work compared to slave hands; blames negroes and Yankees for the hard times; there is a lack of both old and new scholars; is unhappy to be separated from his wife and children; refers to the condition of his livestock; gives advice on the raising of their children; is busy organizing church records of membership.","Encourages Nathaniel to keep his land soley owned and not to go into partnership; mentions the numerous problems in the area all stemming from sickness and the Yankees; advises Nathaniel on his debt problems; they must all put their faith in God; death is running rampant through areas of Virginia; his own child had died; refers to the effects of the death of General Robert E. Lee; the search for wealth is overshadowing the need for character; mentions his dislike for the new state Constitution; gives crop news; discussses the many problems with finding labor; relays family news.","Refers to numerous family matters and chores; mentions the quiet Christmas they spent; discusses the health of the family; since negroes are moving further south, laborers are scarce; there is a shortage of ice; gives news of schooling in the area; the mild winter was appreciated.","Refers to the religious revivial in the area; comments on Nathaniel's debt problems; relays family news; drought conditions continue; their sisters are not well and have gone to certain springs to recover; mentions the celebration of their mother's 81st brithday; discusses their garden and livestock; relays crops news; there are a great many deaths around Farmville and Richmond, Virginia.","Is spending time at the spring to recover from her spell of pneumonia; she has also developed breast cancer but hopes the water will cure it; pleads with Nathaniel to watch over their mother.","Reports a death in the family; diptheria is taking its toll on the neighborhood; her health is improving; relays family news; mentions the status of their crops and livestock.","Refers to Nathaniel's school and thanks him for admitting Eddie (?); relays family news.","They are having trouble filling seats of administration in Formsville; carpet baggers and scalawags are only ones avaliable; gives his detailed advice on raising an orchard; relays crop news; the drought continues; his legal matters are not yet cleared up.","Was sorry to learn of the death of their child; instructs them to put their faith in God; is concerned with their sister Patty's recovery; relays church news.","Relays family news; mentions the chores keeping her busy at home; refers to the growth of Farmville, Virginia; congratulates him on the arrival of his new daughter; the weather has been bad; discusses Nathaniel and the teaching he's doing for her sons Eddie and Henry.","Is happy to hear of Nathaniel's good health; relays family news; mentions the growth of Farmville, Virginia; gives details on the schooling of the local children; there is a scarcity of laborers; refers to her chores at home; writes him a copy of a letter informing them of their sister's death; various members of the family are ridden with ailments.","Mentions the numerous chores her husband has recently given her; her health is suffering; relays news of their crops, garden and livestock; updates them on the family news; is upset that the family seldom sees each other.","Questions the progress made by his sons Eddie and Henry in at Nathaniel's boarding school; also inquires about the payment.","Discusses the health of the family; apparently Minnie's mother, Nannie V. Watkins, is accomodating a houseful of people; relays family news; is upset with the condition of her fowls.","Rainy weather is preventing planting; refers to the poor health of the children as well as other family members; relays news of family visits.","Gives details of her trip to visit her aunt and uncle, Nannie V. and Nathaniel V. Watkins; refers to Nathaniel's boarding school; relays crop news; Nathaniel feels he is extremely over-worked.","Updates her on the events at home; relays news of his tobacco crop; refers to the progress of his boarding school and other schooling in the area.","Nathaniel's continuous working is giving him health problems; they are living in extremely hard times; he must continue teaching due to the poor tobacco crops; relays miscellaneous farm news; gives details of event taking place at his club metting; mentions the difficulties in sending his daughter, Minnie H. Watkins to Farmville, Virginia, for schooling; his family is quite poor but happy; believes life for him is worse than life in Prince Edward County, Virginia; does not trust the corrupt railroads; gives advice on his daughter's studies.","Scope and Contents Describes, in detail, their little cousin Asa Watkins; relays family news and news of other children in the area.","Wishes she and her family would move back to Virginia and close to him; refers to the bad temperament of his son Asa; gives details on his garden; mentions how many beautiful children there are in his neighborhood.","Is sorry to hear of her mother's (Nannie V. Watkins) poor health; suggests more servants and family visits would help her; requests that Minnie come to school near him; is doing quite well due to good crops and good health; relays neighborhood and family news; despite the hard times they are keeping their spirits up in the area; mentions a meeting of the stockholders in the Richmond and Danville Railroad; hopes his son (Asa Watkins) will be a machinist as they are so desperately needed in the South.","Informs Nathaniel of the declining health and eventual death of their mother (?); recalls how blessed they were with good parents; refers to the many virtuous qualities held by their mother; refers to Nathaniel's offer to teach his children; relays the studies and future plans of his daughters; is sending his daughter to school in Lynchburg, Virginia, for music training; the hard times make it impossible to visit one another; the crops are poor in the surrounding country; gives family news; goes over financial matters with Nathaniel; mentions his numerous farm chores; prices are quite low for tobacco; refers to his mounting debts; the abundance of lawyers in Farmville, Virginia, is hurting his law business; refers to their quiet Christmas at home; is disgusted with the number of \"demagogues and negroes\" filling the legislature; fears Catholics will be next.","His financial problems continue; apparently, farther south, matters are a little better because speculation and development are higher; his farm is serving as an expense rather then a source of profit; must continue teaching to pay for farm expenses; refers to his recent nervous breakdown due to over-work; mentions the horrors of teaching; relays family news; although he would like to, he is too poor to relocate; refers to his crops of cotton, tobacco and molasses; mentions the upcoming railroad from Keysville (?) to Clarksville (?).","Is sorry to hear of Nathaniel's bad health; has been forced to give up his low profession and concentrate on his farming; mentions his poor health; refers to the troubles of their sister, Pattie Watkins Scott and the nursing of her husband (?); is now taking in boarders and is teaching; relays crop news; is getting poorer each year; refers to an attempt to form a Farmer's Club; deer hunting seems to be the last profitable venture in Virginia.","Gives details of the schooling and boarding of their children.","Relays family news; refers to their good cotton crop in the area.","Refers to her running the farm and matters of the household; is also maintaining a school in the house; mentions her declining appearance; has been forced to raise her step-son Emby (Scott) in a strange manner; gives details of her garden and livestock; is upset that she seldom sees her even closest family; refers to the declining health throughout the family.","Informs him of her father's (?) death.","Responds to Richard's request for a loan; refers to family illnesses; discusses her trip to Texas; apparently times in Texas are not as hard; also revisited Mobile and states its people are \"real Virginians.\"","Scope and Contents Thanks them for sending Emma Watkins to care for them while they are ill.","Refers to the loss of her daughter Lizzie and Nathaniel's son Charley R. Watkins; relays family news; mentions her family's religious practices; refers to the schooling of her children; times have been hard since the outbreak of the war; prices are higher and children are being forced to work; can no longer keep servants. Includes letter from Mary Ballantine, to her uncle, Nathaniel V. Watkins informing him of her sister Lizzie's death.","Wishes she could visit; relays family news; her health is improving.","Relays family news; are having a rough winter which is hurting their crop beds; refers to the schooling of their children; mentions the chores performed by the family.","Often mentions the prospect of Nathaneil's receiving a furlough; refers to a woman's chore of weaving at home; relays news of schooling going on; negroes are fortifying Raleigh, North Carolina; mentions her many chores at home; relays news of their crops and livestock; is relieved to learn that the Ironsides have been forced to leave the area of Charleston, South Carolina; relays family and neighborhood news; there apparently are a number of southern deserters; are having trouble with the theft of poultry in the area; refers to her Pa's effort to get him a substitute; believes the South is fighting God's war; fears Nathaniel will get too lazy; often refers to the progress of their children Charley R. Watkins and Minnie H. Watkins; is worried about Nathaniel's poor health; makes many references to their happy life before the war; is very upset at the number of men in the South escaping their military duty; is upset at the religious unrest in the South since the outbreak of war; relays news of sickness and death spreading throughout the neighborhood.","Encourages him to continue the study of his letters.","Relays family news both before and after the war; discusses money matters; relays news of their provisions in camp; refers to the South's greatest victory at Manassas, Virginia; although the Yankee army is rumored to be quite large, Nathaniel believes they are \"despirited and demoralized\" refers to success in Kentucky; makes references to General Robert E. Lee's expertise; believes an attack of Maryland, Ohio, and Pennsylvania is coming; refers to the North's destruction of Northern Virginia; puts his faith in God; relays news of his company's activities and camp life; is worried about the increased depreciation of Southern currency while prices of goods are still rising; they are suffering for supplies in Lee's army; relays religious news of the camp; gives advice on farm matters at home; mentions his long hours of picket duty; refers to the increased sickness of home.","Relays both good and bad news concerning crops in the area; discusses financial matters; wishes he could visit; refers to the problems of his livestock and negros eating away at his farm; relays news of his crops and livestock.","Refers to his son (Asa Watkins) and his numerous amusements; relays neighborhood news; is behind in his farm work; low tobacco prices add to the already hard times.","Refers to the increasing hard times they are living in; mentions the many demoralized Negroes; her children are frequently sick; sickness is prevalent throughout the South; relays family news; refers to the Southern hatred of Yankees.","Relays news of her caring for an ailing neighbor friends have also been wounded in battle; many horses are dying in battle; there has been an increase of sickness in area.","Scope and Contents An envelope for a weekly offering made by Nannie V. Watkins at Shiloh Presbyterian Church, two school compositions written by Minnie H. Watkins, an invoice of goods bought by Nathaniel V. Watkins, two news items reporting the death of Dr. Elisha Ballantine, a note written by a parent requesting prayer for their conversation, four items of miscellaneous verse and two unidentified fragments.","Including one written February 16, 1866, telling of \"poverty\" and \"straightened circumstances\" and one referring to the death of his mother, Mildred Morton Watkins.","Mentioning measles epidemic of 1858 which affected the health of 18 Negroes and his political views during the war. Also letter from Thomas W. Daniel, Monterey, Virginia, to his cousin, Nathaniel V. Watkins.","Washington College (Washington and Lee College), commenting on slavery and giving advice to his son at college. Also includes letter from Patty Watkins.","Other letters from his brother-in-law Elisha Ballantine, sisters Susan M. Watkins and Pattie Watkins.","Also letter from from Mildred S. Watkins to her granddaughter Minnie H. Watkins.","To his brother Nathaniel V. Watkins from Richmond, 1848, Prince Edward and Charlotte, 1848 and 1850, Philadelphia, 1854, and South Carolina, 1857; to his mother Mildred Morton Watkins from Cuba, 1858.","Includes letter from Nathaniel's mother (Mildred Morton Watkins).","Also letters from Mildred S. Watkins.","Sarah S. Skinner served as a governess in James B. Daniel's home in the 1850's, to Nannie (Daniel Watkin's) and from Martha H. Bliss, Shelburne, Vermont, to Nannie Daniel Watkins, Waterloo, North Carolina.","Including letter to Nancy Daniel Watkins from an old schoolmate about Sarah Skinner, a New England governess, letter from C. A. Watkins of Missouri to his cousin Richard Watkins, copy of will of Henry N. Watkins of Oldham, Prince Edward, copy of deed of five slaves to Nathaniel and Nannie Watkins by James B. Daniel, and letter from J. Morton to Richard Watkins.","Includes letters from Mildred R. Daniel, Lucy Jane Daniel, Charles Read Daniel, Martha E. Daniel, Jane E. Daniel, Patty Watkins, P. S. Daniel, Mollie O. Watkins and James N. Daniel. Also includes simplified genealogy.","Also letters from Nannie (Daniel) Watkins to father and mother.","Letter from ex-slaves who went to Tennessee with Mr. Barbes in 1875. Includes letters from Polly Graham (one of five slaves given to Nannie Watkins on her wedding day by her father James B. Daniel in 1859) and her daughters Martha and Sarah.","Includes a deed for slaves from Mildred S. Watkins, a receipt for the purchase of slaves from James B. Daniel and a receipt for the purchase of slaves from James B. Daniel and a receipt for the purchase of a female slave from G. A. Wilson.","Includes letter from Henry U. Watkins; Nathaniel Jackson; E. Ballantine; Benjamin S. Ewell; Michael DeVere, Edward H. Courtenay, Lawrence Smith (Professors at the University of Virginia); and Richard H. Watkins.","Special Collections Research Center","Ballentine family","Daniel family","Read family","Watkins family","Watkins, Nathaniel Venable","Ballantine, Elisha (Rev.)","Daniel, James B.","Read, Charles Lewis, 1794-1869","Sherrill, Nancy Read","Watkins, Richard H.","English"],"collection_title_tesim":["Nathaniel V. Watkins Family Papers, 1846/1889, bulk 1862/1865"],"collection_ssim":["Nathaniel V. 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His letters concern camp life, religion among the soldiers, his work as a clerk for courts-martial; and he gave directions to his wife concerning the management of their farm in Granville, North Carolina.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe collection also includes correspondence of other members of the Watkins family of Prince Edward County, Virginia and of the Daniel family of Granville County, North Carolina. Some letters concern and are written by Richard H. Watkins who served in the Prince Edward Dragoons, 3rd Virginia Cavalry and who was a farmer in Prince Edward County, Virginia during Reconstruction.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe collection includes letters concerning slavery before and during the Civil War as well as letters written from formerly enslaved persons. \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCharles Lewis Read is the father of Jane Eliza Read who married James B. Daniel. Their daughter, Nancy Venable Daniel, married Nathaniel Venable Watkins. Betsey Anne Ballentine was the sister of Nathaniel Venable Watkins.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAddition 2008.308 contains material for the Read, Daniel, Ballentine and Watkins families. The donor organized the papers and this order has been maintained.\u003c/p\u003e  ","\u003cp\u003eAsks cousin if he will act as agent for their joint property in Virginia; encloses ten dollars for taxes on this property; tells of wave of immigration to California and Oregon; inquires about prices of negro boys and girls in Virginia; states the price in Missouri; and says this it is too high there.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells of his arrival at the University, his course load and his lodgings, including his roommate, Mr. Tallaferro (?) of Tidewater; relates his impressions of the University and surrounding area; asks that his family write to him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes, rather disparingly, Christmas season in Prince Edward Court House; gives various items of family news; encourages Nathaniel to perservere in his studies at the University of Virginia; explains that Nathaniel has better future prospects than he does.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Tells of trains being occupied with troops heading toward Petersburg and for the Peninsula, therefore he may not be able to travel toward Petersburg or Richmond; reports rumor of fighting near Newport News, but states that no one known anything; hopes that God will bless his wife and children in this trial. Including letter from Nathaniel V. Watkins, Richmond, Virginia, to Nannie V. Watkins, Townesville, North Carolina, Sunday evening, including news of travel to Richmond and descriptions of his acquaintances. Note: Addressed in error to Townesville, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives description of his surroundings and plan for improving camp; talks of possibility of fighting soon on the Peninsula, Yorktown and of reinforcement of Fort Magruder; talks of the food available; describes the officers of his company; requests some items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes his activities, such as standing duty; talks of prayer meetings which are held in the tent of the Orderly Sergeant; states that most of the Officers are pious; writes of potential fighting on Peninsula; requests that his wife and children write him more often.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComplains that he has received no mail in a couple of weeks even though others receive it; talks of the fighting on the Peninsula and their role across the river in detail; mentions his feeling of indifference before battle; tells Nannie not to be alarmed by news in papers, but only to rely on word of those in his company; mentions his deep desire to see her and the children.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses possibility that the mail is responsible for his lack of letters; exhorts Nannie not to believe rumors in papers; states that troop morale is good and reinforcements come; mentions that all ladies have been banned from their lines and that most men are well; hopes that all is well at home; tells Nannie how important she is to him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTalks mostly about how much he misses Nannie; mentions possibility of fighting in Gloucester Point; states that all men are well except Johny Booker (?) who is being sent to Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes in great detail activities and fighting on the Peninsula; mentions the Yankees' use of hot air balloon and sighting of two war steamers. Including, April 13, 1862, acknowledges letter from Nannie, narrates Sunday's activities including preaching, Bible study and prayer meetings; tells Nannie to have her father take control of their farm; asks negroes at home and sends his love; mentions General Joseph E. Johnston, the Peninsula fighting and alledged Confederate victories in the West.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrites of his activities at home; asks father to visit him, says he is a good boy; illustrates letter with two small pictures.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges receiving his letters; asks for another letters soon; writes of visiting a sick friend; narrates several items of family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes his surroundings, the big (York) river and ships on the river; (does not mention the Peninsular campaign or his activities therein); asks Charley to watch out for his little sister, continue to learn, and to mind his ma and grandma. Illustrates bottom of letter with picture of a horse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives many details of everyday life; mentions that her mother is unwell; describes activities of two brothers also fighting in war; mentions a friend who might be converted.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives detail of his activities over the past few days; mentions enemy shelling of Confederate troops on Peninsula on Sunday evening perhaps to lower morale; tells of exchange of fire with enemy steamers; discusses increase in his relgious feelings due to his current situation. Including, April 16, 1862, acknowledges receiving Nannie's letter; thanks her for expressing her support of him and of his cause; asks about things at home on their farm; sends his love to the negroes; expresses feeling that he will be home in six months.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Asks Nannie to excuse the manner in which he writes as he is often interrupted by boys talking to him; acknowledges receiving her letter; tells of great joy in camp because almost everyone received mail; states that mail is an incredible morale booster; asks Nannie to have her and her childrens' photograph taken for him; mentions that Gloucester Point was quiet, but that there was heavy fighting on the Peninsula; reports figures of those killed and wounded on both sides; says that Colonel McKinney of the 5th North Carolina (?) regiment killed in the fight; reports that their fortifications are twice as strong as when he arrived three weeks ago; mentions his view of Yorktown, York River and the Yankee Fleet; gives entire menu of the day's meals in detail. Including April 19, 1862, mentions large amount of reinforcements arriving from the Army of the Potomac and that General Ambrose Powell or Daniel Harvey (?) Hill is in Yorktown; tells of arrival of another first rate married man in his company; relates camp stories; says that all men are well and that he would be enjoying camp life like the others if he had not left so much behind.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAll are well in camp except Daniel Booker who has the mumps; yesterday was a gloomy day for him, but that generally he feels as content and happy as others in the camp; asks for a bottle of ink and an ink stand; says that there is no news of interest because they do not know what is happening on the Peninsula; reports that he receives his Christian Observer regularly and enjoys it as it looks like home; describes a visit in Richmond as the cost of several purchases made there; comments on the cruelty of this war; asks for news of his children and negroes; explains decrease in their rations due to increase in army.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAll is quiet both in his camp and on the Peninsula; notes seeing many transports carrying Yankee soldiers on the river; asks for more news and details from home; mentions his lack of trust in newspaper reports; complains of constant noise, bustle and confusion; asks for more news from home; inquires about his negroes and exhorts them to keep everything straight; writes that he is sorry he didn't see them before he left; describes being shelled by Yankee steamers; mentions increase in religiousness of a friend.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses religious activities, such as Bible study and sermons, and mentions that several men have made confessions of faith; gives advice to Nannie on how to handle their separation, educate the children and states that they should be thankful for their fate which could be worse; states that Peninsula is still quiet, but that fighting must take place soon; the men are confident; says that Confederate lines are more strongly fortified than at Manassas and Centreville; army numbers eighty to a hundred thousand and is armed with enough amunition, cannons and artillery; mentions possibility of iron-clads; gives names of commaders-- General Joseph E. Johnston commands Army, General Hill the left wing resting on the York River, General James Longstreet the center, and General John Bankhead Magruder the right wing resting on the James River. Including letter dated April 28, 1862, exhorts Nannie to write longer letters and more frequently; gives detailed instructions for cultivation of his farm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes negative, poor morale of men after they heard news of New Orleans defeat; expresses disappointment at increasing amount of profanity among men and that this will not help their cause with God; tells of his visit to Yorktown and Captain Baskerville; states that men in Yorktown are in good spirits, but more exposed to the weather; writes of several religious activities; comments on the beliefs of his officers. Including letter, April 30, 1862, mentions that he could see the enemy when he visited York; states that tomorrow he will have been in the service for one month.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrites that they were issued muskets for a forced march; reports that they began the march, but turned back and now remain in camp; does not know reason for march; assures her he will be fine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives details of their march from Gloucester Point; describes hospitality of people of King and Queen County as they passed through; says he does not know reason for leaving the Point; tells of several deserters; gives his love to his family and says they should all be grateful (incomplete).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Now in the Army of the Peninsula, the Grand Army; describes various activities such as listening to sermons, visiting acquaintances in surrounding camps, bathing, and drilling; says his company has been divided into two-- one half, including our boys, to be left artillery, the other armed with muskets; mentions 18th Virginia Company and 23rd North Carolina Company; describes sight of six or seven thousand men on drill; reports that they are having an easier time in Light Artillery than the infantry have; knows nothing about whereabouts of army.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrites of news received for Peninsula campaign including names of those wounded in their community; gives much family news regarding illnesses, gardens, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes a miserable march and the manning of his gun; says that men stood the march well; says if he is made infantry he will attempt to transfer to another company; doesn't see how this force of eight or ten thousand can he whipped by any force. Including letter, April 18, 1862, gives instructions of where to write him; expresses concern for those at home due to outbreak of fever.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the situation in the camp; says that he and the men are well; states that he cannot visit Richmond as he must be accompanied by an officer and have a pass signed by his captain and by General Hill and General Robert Emmett Rodes and this is almost impossible; gives two reasons for officers wanting to keep men in camp-- impending battle and to keep men away from liquor in Richmond; states his desire and work to transfer to another regiment to be in artillery.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDissatisfied with his regiment because it is now infantry and because of selfishness at their captain; mentions also that he feels superior and better qualified than many of his officers; states that his friend Doc is at home on a 20 day furlough because of his dysentery (incomplete).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrites of his homesickness and concern that he loves her and his family too much, and that he would trade all the glories won in all battles for an hour at home with his wife and children; mentions health precautions of drying his feet well; writes again of his transfer attempts; says that he and most of the men have been suffering from diarrhea.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes in much detail, the daily activities of camp for the past three days; mentions a failed attempt to join an artillery unit. Including letter, May 28, 1862, gives instructions for care of farm; requests more news from home, tells of busyness of camp. Enclosure: Two newspaper clippings from the Central Presbyterian.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSays that he is in Richmond due to a pain caused by passage of gravel from the kidneys to the bladder, a routine and not serious problem among men in the army; mentions a skirmish near the Chickahominy River where the Yankees were whipped; says they have been getting enough to eat despite rumours to the contrary; says morale is good; they are confident of holding Richmond; the tide of victory has turned in their favor and war will be over in a short time; thanks God for protecting his health and family; relates story of a fight where thankfully his company was spared. Including letter, June 2, 1862.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges receipt of her letter of May 26 which encouraged him greatly; discusses his dislike of infantry service and desire to obtain a substitute; mentions that he has recovered from last week's illness; gives brief account of fighting on May 31 and June 1, Battle of Seven Pines (Fair Oaks), although his party escaped involvement; gives more instructions of management of his farm. Including letter, June 5, 1862, requests new pair of shoes and blacking. Including letter, June 6, 1862, requests chewing tobacco and a blanket; tells of his stay in Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions comfortableness of present camp compared to some others; describes in more detail the Battle of Seven Pines (Fair Oaks) on May 31 and June 1; notes location of enemy (Union troops); comments on what they gained-- 200 prisoners, a commissary, tents and some artillery; describes prisoners, says that they are not better educated and certainly not more moral than southerners; tells of eating oranges and drinking good coffee obtained from the enemy; mentions death of a man in his mess from having his leg amputated; says that he is very thankful that he was spared from battle; thanks wife and family for all their prayers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been transferred to Captain Bagby's company, Colonel Thomas Goode's Regiment Wises' Brigade; says he is now satisfied to be infantry because it is needed more and is happy to be out of the Chickahamoniy swamps; mentions that brother Dick's regiment is camped nearby and they have been able to see each other.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplains family's nighttime prayers for his (NVM) safety; gives news of family members; describes her activities at their farm and general farming conditions; mentions a man from Clarksville who was visiting and buying provisions for the government.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells of much sickness in camp which he had luckily escaped; mentions improvements of new location, especially availability of good food; discusses the fact that his regiment probably won't fight soon due to their weakened condition and lack of training in infantry; expresses thankfulness again that his company was spared involvement in the recent battle in which there was much loss of life; acknowledges receipt of wife's letter and praises her support; sends his love to his family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells of Doc's visit from Richmond, and thanks Nannie for the clothes and supplies she sent; repeats that it is impossible for him to get a furlough unless he becomes sick or obtains a substitute; gives a new address for his mail; exhorts her to write as often as possible, and to have faith that God's will will be done and will be good; acknowledges receipt of her letter and is sorry to hear that the negroes are sick with dysentery; gives instructions on the running of the farm; describes the helpfulness and attentiveness of woman and young girls with the sick in Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes in detail the health or sickness of various family members and friends; gives an acount of a recent battle (Battle of Seven Pines (Fair Oaks)) which appeared in a letter from brother Dick (Richard W. Watkins).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions that they have moved their camp a mile or so and are now on the James River; says that he likes his officers except for their profanity and that his new captain was generous in granting Johnny Booker a discharge and Abe suck leave; requests that she send Mr. Hayson some food to repay him for his kindness; mentions officers again and gives an unfavorable report, but does say that they are pious and allow the men religious freedom; states that things are run more efficiently with better food and medical care now that they have been fully reorganized; says that discipline is strict and duties light; feels that he is managing in the army better than he expected to; gives more instructions for the care of the farm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes a night reconnaissance maneuver to observe the enemies activity on the river (James); says that he enjoyed the experience and getting out of camp; tells of dream he had while sleeping out in the clover which reminded him of home; asks Nannie to write him; inquires after the activities and work on his farm; gives instructions for work to be done on the farm; writes that he is well and describes condition, illnesses and wounds of others; wishes he could be at home; discusses possibility that sickness in camp is a result of lack of vegetables in their diet; tells of eating half-ripe cherries for which he would have shipped his negroes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges receipt of her letter for which he had been waiting for a long time; expresses concern for her health; exhorts her not to conceal her problems from him; mentions that he would prefer it if she would live at the farm if she is not too lonely as it would be better for the negores; expresses his growing disgust with army life, the injustices and officers failing in their duties to their men; says he is lucky to be removed from the main body of the army because he is able to get plenty of butter, chicken; gives prices of several food items; says he doesn't understand why there is so little fighting, while men wait ready and die of exposure; describes building of fortifications at Chaffin's Bluff; gives detailed instructions for the running of the farm; sends his love. Includes a postscript from June 27 with news of a friend.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives more news from camp; acknowledges receipt of her letter of June 19; sends his love to his family and negroes. Letter is virtually illegible; ink is extremely light.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells that his regiment avoided a great battle yesterday which occured 2-3 miles down the James River (one of Seven Days' Battles-- on June 30 June McClennon inflicted heavy losses on the Confederates while withdrawing across the Chickahominy River to a new base at Harrison's Landing on the James) because they were on pickett duty; mentions that there has been heavy fighting for the past week; hopes that they are demoralizing McClellan's army and that this will end the bloodshed; notes that he takes meals with overseer's family when he comes out on pickett; thanks God that he was spared; exhorts Nannie to have faith that all will be well; sends his love; gives news of some comrades.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates that he has returned to camp and received her letter; details the battle which raged from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a short intermission; notes that there is no definite word on the result, but he does not think they gained much; hopes that they will meet again soon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates that enemy has been driven back and demoralized; says that losses have been estimated at not less than 10,000; writes that his regiment has not participated in any of the battles; describes a feeling of pain he has due to his separation from his family; wishes the North would realize the impossibility of conquering the South; describes strength of the position of fortifications at Chaffin's Bluff; requests news from home about their reaction to the battles and about the farm and family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses his weariness with the war and his desire to return home; states that he thought that furloughs would be possible after the battle (Seven Days' Battles) because McClellan's forces should no longer pose a threat; adds that McClellan's forces were not as devastated as he had first thought; discusses the slow mail service; writes that there were no religious services this Sunday; adds that there have been services off and on in the past, but nothing regular since they left Gloucester Point; states that there is a ditching party working this Sunday, but fortunately he has never been asked to work on the Sabbath; laments that they have been without a regular chaplain; feels that this would aid the men immeasureably; sees the army as a great missionary field; requests a pair of shoes and a box of blacking; sends his love.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges receipt of her letter of June 19; notes that the difficulty with the mail must be near her; states how thankful and uplifted he was to receive such an ecouraging letter full of news from home; gives thanks that he and their friends have been spared from the battle and sickness; requests that Nannie answer his former questions about the farm; gives detailed instructions on things to be done on the farm; writes that they are now moving one mile to a nicer campsite; believes that McClellan's forces are stronger than the papers admit, but demoralized; tells how he and Doc (his friend) often exchange letters and talk about their wives which keeps their spirits up; sends love to family and friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges receipt of her letter of July 3; thanks her for answering his questions; requests that she answer his remaining questions; writes that it is impossible for him to get a furlough at present because there are many sick in his company and regiment; states that eight men died in the last nine days; adds that most of their men have been absent from home much longer than he has; asks her to kiss the children for him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses his application to Colonel Goode, through his Lieutenant for a furlough; states why it was denied; mentions that he will not despair yet; mentions that he is in very good health and that the new cause of sickness is fever; states that since he cannot come home she must bring the children to Richmond to see him; mentions that they do receive visitors at the camp. Including letter, July 13, 1862, writes of his Sunday spent on watch in the country; laments that he is cut off from all religious priviledges; thanks Nannie for sending so much news of home; hopes that their time will come soon to see each other. Enclosure: July 7, 1862. Pattie Watkins, at Mount Pleasant, Prince Edward County, Virginia, to her brother, Nathaniel V. Watkins. Details the sickness, care and death of their niece Mildred from diptherla; writes how much good it does both her and their mother to receive his letters; gives news of sickness, wounding and death of neighbors and friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes his conversation with Colonel Goode and aborted trip to Richmond in search of a furlough; writes that he has asked Mrs. Howlson to ask the Secretary of War about his case; mentions that after denying his furlough, Colonel Goode made a visit to Mecklenburg; believes that McClellan will make one more effort to take Richmond before giving up, either from the James RIver or from Fredricksburg, or attempt to cut off Petersburg; describes everyday camp life; feels that is a splendid gymnasium for young men and invalids. Includes letter, July 17, 1862, mentions another death from sickness; requests that his son, Charley, write to him; gives some instructions for the farm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter almost completely illegible.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes another attempt to attain a furlough; requests that his wife look into finding a substitute for him as others have them; says he would be able to bear army life better if he could get home for a week every five months or so; tells of his activities in camp; states that the war in Virginia is quiet at this time.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses his latest attempt to gain a furlough which was unsuccessful; again asks Nannie to seek a substitute for him and also ask her father's advice on the subject; complains about being kept in camp when they are doing so little, only drilling and ditching; states that they have meat about once a week, otherwise they mostly eat bread. Including letter, July 26, 1862, telling of the hot weather; states that the Yankees must be suffering more from it; writes that General Wise would not let them ditch during the worst of it. Letter is unfinished.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges receipt of three letters from Nannie in six days; thanks her and reminds her how much they encourage and help him; tells of the captain's brother who has been spending a great deal of time at their camp both preaching and handing out tracks (tracts); describes the rotation of guard duty; writes of attempts to start a Bible study and prayers at night in the tents, but adds that there are too many interruptions to make this possible; describes Sunday's dinner. 3 pp. AL. Including ALS, [July 28, 1862], adding that he would give anything to see his family, but that a furlough, even if a substitute is provided, is out of the question at present; writes that he likes the idea of Nannie coming to Richmond and bringing the children, as he might be able to meet her there for a day.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrites that her letters bring him much joy and that his happiness depends on her; adds that he would love to see Minnie (his daughter) as she learns to walk and talk; states thay he would still rather see his wife than anyone else. Including letter, July 30, 1862, discussing his lack of ability to concentrate due to the crowds of men who often engage in profane talk even though he is in one of the most moral companies; describes being interrupted by the field artillery Wise's Brigade which were practicing nearby; tells her about artillery and how the guns work; adds that he is glad she is not home alone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrites that he keeps all her letters and often re-reads them when he doesn't get new ones; describes the say as rainy; adds that his tent is often crowded and he is growing to hate crowds; discuss the arrival of some good food; asks Nannie to send him a box of fruit and vegetables from home to Richmond through a friend there; tells the prices of food stuffs which he feels are high; notes that due to presence of a large army in the area it is difficult to obtain food stuffs; Instructs Nannie on what to do with his flock of sheep on their farm. Including letter, August 1, 1862, reporting that he was awakened the previous evening by gunfire down the river and sending his love to his family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges receipt of Nannie's letter and is glad because she thought that perhaps Nannie or Nathaniel were sick; discusses sickness of their brother, Dicks, also a soldier and illnesses of friends, neighbors, and relatives; describes their new Methodist preacher; states that she likes their refugees very much; discusses crops; sends her love.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Relates his growing disatisfaction with life as a soldier, the profanity around him and their idleness during the day; writes that he feels like a dying man who must fight in order to keep from smothering. Including letter, August 4, 1862, mentions again the captain's brother who has his headquarters at their camps and distributes tracks to soldiers; again asks Nannie to send him a box with fresh food which is not available in camp; hopes that Aunt Mary will do as his wife has done and entrust the care of \"her boysamp; to the heavenly Father; writes about the Sunday sermon; wishes she could have heard it; asks Nannie to encourage preacher to divide time between their camp and another; says that it would do the men good because although most of the privates and some officers are Christians, the regimental officers are profane and godless men; sends his love.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrites regarding the condition of Henry who is sick; feels that he should stay in camp until he is well enough to travel; gives news of Daniel Booker who is on sick leave from the regiment; states that his is recovering nicely; discusses the prices and condition of crops in the area; mentions his visit to Nancy (Nathaniel's wife) and children; gives his regards to Dock and Sam.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges receipt of several letters; writes that he is on picket to stop soldiers from stealing fowl; describes activities of regiment; likes peacefulness of forest; wishes Nannie could be with him; discusses again whether it is right to get a substitute; says he does not regret joining the Army and that every man should do his part; states that he is happy with his company; desires only to do his duty and then come home not to win military fame; writes of his new found love and appreciation for his wife; wishes he could be with her. Including letter, August 8, 1862, describing Boulware's farm. (Incomplete.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Notes that they have been living better due to some reinforcements from King and Queen County; discusses Nannie's moving to live with her father. Including letter, August 10, 1862, discussing the receipt and distribution of the boxes of fresh fruit and vegetables which Nannie had sent; mentions the Sunday sermon; speaks of a rumor he'd heard that said he had been discharged from the Army. Including letter, Nathaniel V. Watkins, at Camp Chafin's Farm, to his son Charley Watkins, August 9, 1862, describing his life around camp and asking Charley to be a good boy and learn to read and write.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates that he will only be able write short notes for a few weeks as he will be occupied as recorder for court marshall proceedings with General Evans as president of the court; writes that here had been considerable movements of troops in all directions, but he has not yet heard what it means; describes the passing through of about 140 Yankee officers on their way to be exchanged; sends his love.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates that she thought he had been sick or transferred to Jackson; writes that she is relieved he has not been; states her gratfefulness for his letters which are so full of love and encouragement; gives news from home, especially of children's activities; mentions that she will attempt to persuade Mr. Hines to go to her husband's camp as a regular preacher; agrees that the Army is a good opportunity to do good; says that the negroes would like to have been at the sermon and meeting he mentioned in his last letter; states that she is happy that he is where he is; believes it is Providence and that all is in God's hands.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrites about how it seems that everyone has gotten home except he; feels that this separation has caused them to recognize and appreciate their love; states that the court marshall is not keeping him as busy as he had anticipated; mentions possibility of Nannie meeting him in Richmond. Including letter, August 15, 1862, describing a good dinner he had the evening before; requesting Nannie to send stewed tomatoes; adding that his regiment is the only one to be doing detached work, the others have all been sent to Jackson; writes that the enemy soldiers are of the lowest classes and that they cannot possibly know the devastation of war which has all been fought on southern soil; wishes for peace now; inquires about his crops.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses court marshall cases which are keeping him busy; writes of box full of food which sis[ter] Sue sent; believes that his battalion is being kept by the river for defensive purposes; writes that their separation is becoming harder to bear, notes that he has not been home because he has been blessed with health; believes that they will remain stationary for at least a month otherwise all the court marshalls would not be being held.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the progression of the war; mentions that a North Carolina Brigade (Martin's) is on opposite side of the river; feels that Yankees are waiting for reinforcements before they strike; notes that their numbers are increasing too, but he is not sure where they are coming from; says that he has been feeling a but sick, but it is nothing serious; requests some items he will be needing for the winter; company is again feeling up to par; wishes he could be home for the coming winter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVery pleased to have acquired a new tent, which sleeps four comfortably; remarks how well a soldier sleeps; acknowledges receiving her letter of August 14, 1862; this is a lonesome and empty year for him; Doc (?) has been offered the appointment to Lt. General of the 25th North Carolina regiment, but has not accepted yet; rest of army has moved to other side of river, and their regiment is the last remaining area; Yankee troops have given up the fight for Richmond from below; McClellan has moved his base; says that he is feeling much better since he wrote last; acknowledges receiving letters from Daniel (?) and Mr. Booker (?), who speak of despair in the country; does not yet know when a furlough will be offered to him, but he receives one day in winter; remembers fondly days of abusing the Yankees; sends his love.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges receiving her letter of August 27, 1862; glad to have heard from Martha (?); Doc (?) did accept his newly assigned post and is now in Richmond; begs his wife to tell him if troubles arise at home; concerned with their runaway slave Tommy; gives some suggestions for the upcoming harvest; her Pa (?) might consider getting more help, because the negroes \"for their own sakes\" should not be left alone; has received a two day pass and will be going to Richmond to get away from camp; wishes he could break the blockade and go home; asks if his wife and children might come to Richmond; thinks it would be best to sell crops for cash to the neighbors; no war news to report; sends his love.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHappy to hear he has received the box of vegetables so soon; their borther Dick visited but was not looking well; Dick did get several new recruits among the prisoners; illness has struck hard amny of their friends and cousins, but their neighborhood and immediate family are fairing well; have had some severe rains which have damaged Mr. Redd's (?) tobacco crop, but the corn crop is excellent; fruit is scarce, partly due to a drought; Horace Booker (?) was involved in the Battle of Cedar River, and took General Prince.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpeaks of the children Charley and Minnie and how they are handling the situation; fears Minnie may forget him; hopes the war does not continue though Lincoln's administration as some tell her; she misses him and sends her love. Including letter from Charley Watkins, to his father, Nathaniel V. Watkins, is having a good time at his grandpa's but misses his father.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerned with certain aspects of the war; relays news of family and friends; gives details of crop situations.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelays news and health of family and friends; news of the battles of Manassas and Warrenton Springs have reached the family; gives details of crop situations.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes his camp life and the wildlife surrounding the camp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerned with his continued denial of a furlough; troubles with the mail service are arising; advises his wife on farm matters and especially on crops of tobacco and wheat; problems concerning his slaves and their runaway slave Tommy are mentioned; also discusses using negroes in camp; describes his abundance of free time in camp; his court work continues; descriptions of the camp, camp members, and surrounding area are made; camp provisions are discussed, such as various clothing and food stuffs; many religous functions are taking place in the camp; mentions battles and fighting around Williamsburg, Manassas, Harper's Ferry, and Washington; mentions uprisings in both Kentucky and Missouri; prisoner exchanges are taking place; believes peace is coming soon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFears spread of diptheria, scarlet fever, and measles; conveys news of family and friends; news that corn and tobacco crops are doing well; detailed descriptions of making cloth and dyeing are given.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning a request for a furlough.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChances for a furlough are becoming slim; sickness, namely remittent fever has hit the camp as well as himself; camp life such as new housing, company provisions, and numbers of news arrivals is discussed; mentions that provisions such as warm clothing are needed from home; concerned with the sale of his slave Tommy; news of the war is increasingly discouraging; details of a new exemption bill are discussed; resuming his work with the court; advises his wife on crops of tobacco and wheat as well as their orchard of apples and peaches; pros and cons of using a substitue are given.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas sent him the provisions he requested; suggests he should transfer to the Prince Edward cavalry, under the command of General J. E. S. Stewart (Stuart); relays family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAttempts boosting his morale and advises him on his problems with getting a furlough; fears that the Yankees will attempt cutting off Richmond from the rest of the South; suggests he not purchase any more slaves and instead should invest in land which is more valuable; slaves as a property are uncertain; relays family news, health of negroes and children.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelays family news; mentions Brother Dick's opinion of General \"J. E. B.\" Stewart (Stuart) and his raids into Pennsylvania; sickness is hitting friends and family hard; there is a spirit of marrying about; prices for tobacco are high; there is a real need for salt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSees no signs of war ending any time soon, and in fact, the North seems even more united; news concerning his negroes is discussed in detail; obtaining a substitute does not look possible at the present time; their new housing has been completed; they are starting up a literacy club to pass time; the weather is getting worse; discusses his limited company duties; describes the court in which he works, speaks of slave use in camp and at the court; relays news of friends in his company; religious events which occur in camp are explained; has been quite depressed; glad to hear of his wife's growing independence; worried about hs mounting debt; gives farm advice; asks for certain provisions from home; frustrated with his continued denial of a furlough; troubles with the mail continue; tells of the blockading of the James River by using both \"sharp-shooters\" and submarine batteries; discusses the extensive ditches and breastworks surrounding Richmond; wishes to sell 300-350 of his 1200 acres; there is no news concerning military battles; mentions the Charlotte cavalry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs very concerned with the fact that his wife has been ill; seeks his wife's advice in many matters; while there is an abundance of clothing, the scarcity of shoes is an extreme problem; unless he receives a furlough, is determined to leave the service; continued improvments in camp are carried out; is quite critical of certain commanders; describes religious activites in camp; relays news of his tobacco crop and its going rate; still eager to sell some of his land and pay off his debt; gives details concerning their literary club; discusses, in detail, their execution of firing drills; mentions the Seven Pines; is coping with the bad weather rather well, unlike the negroes in camp; complains about provisions of beef, pork, and lack of butter and sugar; postage is getting high; frequent resignations of generals are taking place; Pickett's division is moving from Richmond to Charleston, South Carolina; signs of peace are becoming more apparent; there are wide-spread rumors of disaffection in the Northwest; gives advice concerning farm and crop trip are given; refers to his stopping at the Wolf Trap depot; (?) in his part of the army; refers to the Southern Literacy Messenger and claims it is a very good paper; Yankees have crossed at Fredricksburg, Virginia and there is a threatened advance being made by Burnside [?]; troops in Richmond and Petersburg are being moved to aid Gen[eral] Lee; there is also action taking place on the James River.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks advice on certain family matters; relays family news; dyptheria is becoming quite common among children; tells of troubles with certain negroes as well as the use of negroes in fortifying Weldon; relays facts of a neighbor's will, including provisions for his children and negroes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelays news of brother Dick and his fellow soldiers running the blockade for cheaper provisions; updates her on family news; both the weather and roads are poor; refers to the Prince Edward cavalry and the Lee Guards; the weather is contributing to an increase in poor health.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelays news of their mother's illness as well as other family matters; the poor weather is contributing to an increase in illnesses; refers to the Prince Edward troop and Lee Guards.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFears his children will forget him; writes of the camp surroundings and the \"big guns;\" wishes his son to learn his letters; has sketched a rough picture of a sickly dog they named Yankee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning his activities at home.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs delighted to hear that his wife's health is improving; his chances for a furlough are increasing with the new lottery system; gives details of their shrinking Bible classes and prayer meetings in camp; artillery work is being done around camp; the weather continues to cause problems, especially to their new housing; gives details of the camp's winter provisions; relays stories of his times on guard duty; the size of their company continues to grow; comments on the lack of gentleman remaining in the camp; makes other judgements of camp companies; there is little going on, in and around camp; the mood in camp seems to be low; his health is generally good; gives advice to his wife concerning the next season's crops as well as possible land sale; is attempting to acquire a little negro to care for his wife while she is recovering; their daughter Minnie has also apparently been ill; recommends his wife acquire the Southern Literacy; is unhappy to learn that some of his negroes have been drafted to work on fortifying Weldon; a land dispute has erupted at home which he believes his wife can handle; Southern women will have to accept more responsibility when the war is over; prospects for peace are brightening, possibly by late spring or summer; it is believed also that Lee's army is in better health and spirits than it has ever been; there is a good deal of movement occurring with the Confederate troops; gives details of numerous army and especially naval victories for the South; the union army is rumored to lose 300,000 men by May 1, due to the end of their terms; there is also unrest growing in the northwest and Kentucky, due in part to the raising of black troops; the enemy has also given up on the idea of taking Richmond by way of Fredricksburg. 8 items, ALsS; 2 items, ALs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs worried about the late snow, which is proving harmful to their livestock and planting; whooping cough is running rampant among the negores; and they are beginning to get ill as well; relays family news; understands brother Nathaniel V. Watkins has bought a furlough; gives account of brother Dick's (?) charge of a regiment of Yankees; has heard news of friends in the north; refers to the gratifying tobacco prices in the region.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComments on making it through the extremely harsh and wet winter, which has put off planting; understands he has received a furlough; they are having problems with the spread of whooping cough.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives a detailed account of brother Dick and his brigade's attack on a Yankee party; this attack was under the command of a General Fitz Lee; refers to a battle at Kelly's Ford, where the Confederate troops did not fare so well; relays news of family and friends, including those who have been wounded and killed; refers to charges made by the Prince Edward Cavalry, and the reactions made by General Jeb Stuart; the family is suffering with colds and the whooping cough; the children, especially the negro children, are suffering the greatest.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs upset that he has not received a letter from her as of late; fears the problem lies with the postal service; bustle and confusion are present in his quarters; changes with leadership are occurring in camp; the Confederate army is in desperate need of naval officers; has been in the service for a year now and is growing quite tired of army life; desperately wishes war would end; relays news of certain camp members; gives details of recently received packages from Richmond; receives a furlough for the 16th of March; health continues to be well; states that recruiting is a suitable way for officers to receive long furloughs; there are few men left to recruit, due to the new Conscript Act; weather improves but then grows worse again; no fighting is expected in the area; there is a growing tiredness of war, yet pride keeps the soldiers loyal; relays details of his return to camp; have been given permission to cultivate their own gardens; his faith in God is growing stonger; asks for provisions from home; as well as news concerning his farm; is growing quite worried over the spread of diptheria among children; provisions in camp are becoming scarce; gives his wife some farm advice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDue to the weather, the camp, especially the roads, need work; has cut down on his chewing of tobacco at his wife's request; provisions in camp continue to worsen; he refuses to eat any of the meat supplied to the camp; due to the weather and condition of the roads, there is little movement among the armies; have kept the enemy in check during the winter; the cases of diptheria have begun to lessen, and he hopes his family is doing well; planting in the surrounding area has begun.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegretfully informs him of the death of their son Charley R. Watkins.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelays news of health of family and friends; is concerned about Nannie V. Watkins and her health; the children there are finally getting over the whooping cough, but now suffer with cases of chicken pox and scarlet fever; the planting of their crops has begun; gives details of a cavalry unit from South Carolina which was stationed near their home; speaks, in detail, of a southern sympathizer in Baltimore.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWas sorry to learn of the death of his son Charley R. Watkins, but is happy to hear that his daughter Minnie H. Watkins was feeling better; gives details of how Nannie V. Watkins is reacting to Charley's death; is grateful that God has spared his own family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWas very sorry to hear of Charley R. Watkins's death; the children there have nearly recovered from the whooping cough.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms him that their orders to evacuate the bluff have been cancelled; expresses his regrets at Charley R. Watkins's death; wishes him well and hopes he enjoys his stay at home.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAttempts desperately to console him; knows how he feels, because her child Lilie (?) also has passed away; hopes the area's health will improve with the coming of warmer weather.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWas shocked and upset to learn of his son Charley R. Watkins's death; attempts comforting Nathaniel; writes of his service in the cavalry and the state of the Confederate troops; states what a great negative effect the death of General \"Stonewall\" Jackson has had on the army; gives details of General \"J. E. B.\" Stuart and his attempts to raise a large cavalry force, including his own, the Hampton brigade, and Fitz Lee's brigade; writes of the difficulties in acquiring newspapers; it has been rumored that Lincoln has called out an additional 500,000 troops; refers to his service on a board which examines and condemns horses which are unfit for service.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInsists that Nannie come and stay with her; relays news of the family; the children there are getting well again; writes of the religious services held in the area; the crops in the area are suffering from a lack of rain; it's been very cool and dry; it seems to be more difficult acquiring furloughs; is having trouble getting summer cloth woven in time.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes Nannie V. Watkins will come for a visits and that he will be able to join her; a hailstorm has damaged the wheat and watermelon crops; the corn crops are doing well; the health of the family is generally good; states that she will be sending him provisions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Wishes to visit her sister-in-law Pattie Watkins but thinks it wise to wait until late July or August, when they should be over the whooping cough; their daughter Minnie H. Watkins had again taken ill but has fully recovered; have commenced cutting wheat but the rain is slowing them down; the crops of corn and pumpkin are doing well; refers to soldiers running the blockade and confiscating Yankee provisions; relays news of family and friends; the neighborhood id getting healthy again; deeply mourns the death of their son, Charley R. Watkins; gives details of church services held in the area; states how much his family, the Smileys (his overseer), and his negroes love and miss him; refers to her boarding of Confederate soldiers; has had a problem with one of the negroes burning down his house; is ashamed of the luxury in which she lives compared to the hardships soldiers must face; assumes he is keeping up with his Bible class; expresses her dislike for the \"drinking and profane officers;\" mentions the task of exchanging their wool for cotton; Smiley (their overseer) has been possibly ordered into service, and Nannie will have to watch over the farm; will send him the shoes he needed; has heard that the war effort is going well; Grant is weakening in the west and Lee is in control of the east; is hopeful about their success at Vicksburg and their holding of Fredericksburg; refers to the tyranny of the Yankee troops and the actions taken against the Southern civilians; expresses doubt concerning the actions of West Tennessee; God will see the South through the war and deliver them the victory; the prospects for peace are very bright.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives details of his return to camp following his short furlough; travelled with 500 Yankee prisoners which were to be exchanged; refers to the Yankee raids in VIrginia; his duties in camp have increased; the victory at Fredricksburg was both a boost and damaging to the Confederate troops, due to the death of \"Old Stonewall\" discusses his chances of acquiring another furlough; refers to the dependent condition of their negroes; all the men in camp are in fine spirits; wishes to invest his money in Confederate bonds; is interested in the movement of Pickett's division; poor provisions are being offered to many companies; believes war will end by late summer; writes about various camp members and friends; fears there may be another battle at or near Fredricksburg soon; General Robert E. Lee is increasing his cavalry forces; refers to the numerous Confederate victories; relays the experiences of a Confederate prisoner's stay in a Yankee camp; it is rumored that Yankee's are holding 7,000 negroes on Canary Island; states the Quarter Master is quite inefficient; refers to a Congressional Act concerning provisions for paying off debts; in anxious to hear of matters concerning his farm and crops; fears for the wheat crops in the South; wishes his wife to visit his sisters in Prince Edward County, Virginia; misses his son, Charley R. Watkins, very much; needs provisions from home.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Relays family news; gives her reactions to the fall of Vicksburg; refers to the wet and warm weather which kept them from working on the crops; due to the rainy weather, the rivers are impassable; gives details of a company of soldiers and their stay overnight; one of the neighbor's negro woman has run off; have commenced weaving their cotton; are experiencing little ailments, but are generally in good health; wishes he would visit. Including letter from Millie Watkins, to her brother, Nathaniel V. Watkins. Is a little under-the-weather but will write soon and wishes him to do the same.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThere was a massive transport of Confederate troops to Richmond, due to a new Yankee advancement on the capital; refers to a Yankee attack of a bridge over the Southhanna River; does not speak well of the general in charge at Richmond; fears Richmond may be taken; states that Southerners are much too secure in their thoughts and actions; is hopeful now that Robert E. Lee has entered Pennslyvania; gives details of a North Carolina cavalry unit's stay at their farm; Robert E. Lee's invasion of Pennsylvania is believed to be going well; papers of both the North and South are writing in terms of peace; men returning home for horses are not finding this task easy; has learned that Vicksburg has fallen; there South must put their faith in God and assume He will make the right decision; is disgusted with those who feel the South will lose; is relieved to hear that Lee has recrossed the Potomac; the Southern people are growing tired of the war; it is rumored that Yankees are advancing on Weldon; refers to President Jefferson Davis' proclamation calling for another day of fasting and prayer; frequent raids are being made by the Yankees; fears defeat; the extreme amounts of rain are causing problems with the crops; gives details of the neighbors; often refers to her dead son Charley R. Watkins and their daughter Minnie H. Watkins; relays news of their family and friends, as well as the ailments afflicting them; have begun hiving bees; gives news of church matters; conveys news of the livestock; mentions the scores of family and friends killed, wounded or taken prisoner at the Battle of Gettysburg; rivers have become impassable; there are many cases of theft occurring; gives details of her visit home to Brookland [?]; refers to the work being done by the negroes; a survey and sale of a parcel of his land has taken place; refers to the cruel treatment exercised on a neighbor's negro.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelays details of a visit by relatives; recent deaths and illnesses affecting friends and family are discussed; facts concerning the schooling in the area are given; refers to the numerous soldiers killed in \"the Battle\" (of Gettysburg); relays church news; mentions that state of their vegetable gardens; hopes he is over his chills.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs quite worried about the sickness prevailing within her family; distemper; has killed a great number of their cows and oxen; their crops are suffering as much as she assumes they are in North Carolina; refers to the neighbors aiding them with their recent problems; relays news of visits by family and friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRansom (?) has driven the Yankees from Weldon (?); is becoming increasingly impatient for the end of the war; they have heard gunfire nearby; the war effort is not going well; refers to a gunboat battle on the James River; recounts again how many of their friends were killed in the Battle of Gettysburg; hopes for an exchange for those soldiers who were taken prisoner; believes the South must once again renew their faith in God if the war is to be won; refers to the upcoming \"fast day\" and hopes it will be faithfully observed; is quite worried about her husband and \"the chills\" which he has been experiencing; mentions frequently the number of friends who are coming down with dysentery, diptheria, and typhoid fever; gives a detailed account of recent deaths; recent church news is given; the schooling of the local children has once again commenced; gives a detailed account of the progress in their crops of wheat, corn, tobacco, and oats; there is a shortage in their stock of sheep as well, due to the stealing of the sheep by runaway negroes; often mentions their daughter Minnie H. Watkins; is considering visiting family in Prince Edward County, Virginia; refers to the necessity of weaving their own cloth; mentions the increasing number of robberies in the area including the illegal entry into their own home; is delighted to learn that furloughs are again being issued.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceives news of Nathaniel's hopes for a furlough or substitution; makes many references to their children; relays family, church and neighborhood news; sickness in the area continues, and the negroes are being hit hard; discusses schooling in the area; news of the crops is minimal; refers to troop movement and Nathaniel's move to Charleston, South Carolina; is angered at those young men escpaing military duty; mentions artillery fire in the area; refers to the \"sharp-shooters\" in Charleston; Beauregard (?) will save Charleston; states that \"our officers are strict;\" refers to the duties of her husband is performing; is quite worried about Nathaniel's health; refers to her chores at home; mentions a neighbor's trip to Petersburg and the Natural Bridge; the well-being of their negroes is discussed, as well as the trouble some negroes are causing; relays news of theft in the area; believes the war effort is still going well; reminds Nathaniel to avoid the temptation of alcohol.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelays church news; refers to the well-being of friends and neighbors; home chores and laboring on the crops continues; mentions their daughter Minnie H. Watkins; refers to the emptiness of many local stores; schooling of the children continues; gives details of the trading being done at the \"Fork\" a local election is taking place; stealing is occuring by the female negroes; updates on their negroes are made; is having problems finding someone to manage the farm another year; refers to revivals taking place in the army; lectures her husband on attending his Bible class and on the evils of drinking; discusses Nathaniel's hopes of getting a furlough or substitute; relays news of General Beauregard's efforts at saving Charleston; fear of a \"great battle\" in Tennessee is growing; mentions a fight at Chattanooga (?); is pleased to learn Nathaniel has accepted a higher and less taxing position; is worried that he has sent to Jones' Island, \"the most dangerous place around Charleston.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives details of Richmond's and Petersburg's attempt to feed General Robert E. Lee's troops at Christmas; relays news of his condition to camp; is worried about the fact that their caretaker has been sent into the army; the number of furloughs granted has increased; is sorry to hear of the unrest in the neighborhoods; refers to the desertions being made to the enemy; there is a real need for more horses; asks for many provisions; the army appears to be still optimistic; gives instructions concerning his crops; refers to the intense fighting going on around him at Chaffin's Farm and Welson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to the fail of Atlanta; comments on recent Yankee advancements; the chase between Early (?) and Sheridan (?) is ongoing in his area; contemplates and reflects on the times they live in; wonders about the success of \"Old Bob\" (Robert E. Lee) and his tactics of war; refers to the plundering done by Yankees; the cost of a calvary are proving to be too much.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs continuing his religious committment in camp; frequently comments on his hopes for a furlough or Nannie visiting; camp life is often discussed; advises Nannie on what to do with his crops and other farm matters; refers to the fail of Atlanta, Georgia, Savannah, Georgia, and possibly Petersburg, Virginia; spirits are still high and the number of desertations have lessened; is upset over the greed and corruptness spreading throughout the southern people and officers; negroe sales are becoming difficult; believes negroes should be fighting along with Confederate soldiers; flood damage is affecting travel; refers to talks and fears of Reconstruction and emancipation; a delay in payment is hurting the Confederate army; sharp-shooters are mentioned frequently; Richmond may have to be evacuated; feels the war will end soon; discusses weaknesses of the South; provisions are needed; rumors of an armistice are surfacing; feels President Lincoln is reloading his army; refers to General Wise and his hopeful speeches; the local railroads may be taken; gives advice on how to properly raise their daughter Minnie H. Watkins; fighting has increased in area; mentions an exchange of prisoners; refers to the strengths of the armies; news has spread of General Sherman and his march through the South; gives a description of General Robert E. Lee and his command.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs frequently updated on family news; wishes his wife to visit him; due to the recent epidemic of measles, is worried about his daughter Minnie H. Watkins; feels the Southern people are not doing enough for the cause; is quite hurt by the conduct of his negroes at home; gives advice on his crops; asks for provisions; is worried over the disappearance of his negroes; the overuse of trains has slowed the mail; soldiers remaine determined; desertions have ceased; Richmond and Petersburg, Virginia, have artially have been evacuated; restraints have been placed on the press; worries about General Sherman are rising; relays news of religion in camp; rains are damaging the roads and is restricting the movement of troops; mentions a victory at Kinston (?); refers to North Carolina Governor Vance's appeal for provisions for General Lee's army; gives news of shelling incident in camp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelays news of his move from Petersburg, Virginia; refers to Early's (?) disasterous campaign in western Virginia; gives a description of camp life; there are a number of surrounding forces; sharp-shooters are constantly at work; gives farm advice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMany railroads have been seized by the enemy; rumors are spreading of Yankees around Richmond, Virginia; it is rumored that General Sherman has been defeated; Confederate troops are hopeful; relays news of his regiment and their fighting; hopes to raise a negro regiment are rising; religious news in camp is discussed; relays news of his time of the picket line; heavy fighting continues around Petersburg, Virginia; refers to General Robert E. Lee's fight with General Sherman; the southern people put much faith in General Lee; intense shelling of cities are occuring; troops are encouraged by victory at Petersburg, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelays news of family visits; refers to health conditions; the Prince Edward County, Virginia cavalry is on display; gives update on crop conditions; insists that Nathaniel takes care of his tobacco; relays news of the commotion being caused by the freed negroes; are having many problems with the Yankees; likes President Andrew Jackson better than President Abraham Lincoln; Johnson understands the negro.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelays farm news; health problems are prevalent in the family; children's progress in school is continuing; refers to religious event taking place; bankruptcies are spreading.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs worried and anxious to hear from her family since the war has ended; relays news of sickness in the family; gives miscellaneous family news; life after war is rough; salaries are smaller and prices are higher; puts her faith in God.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to problems Nathaniel is having with increasing debts; tells Nathaniel to put his faith in God; he is doing much better; has formed a Conservative Party in hopes of defeating the new Constitution of the Radicals; relays farm news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses his move to Farmville and 212 acre plantation he has acquired; matters are going well; refers to Nathaniel's debt problem and the sale of his land; invites Nathaniel and his family to live with him; complains of the cough and cold he has had since the war.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions a compromise made with his creditors; the exchange of land, livestock, and money are involved; is taking advantage of the Bankruptcy Act; his family is sick with colds; prefers staying at his own home rather than moving in with Richard; hopes to open a little school and take in boarders.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThings are going well; gives news of family and friends; relays church news; is concerned about her garden and fowls; mentions how their daughter Minnie and Nannie are doing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelays news of his crops and her garden; refers to sicknesses in the neighborhood; updates her on the family and neighborhood news; mentions his involvement in the church; is having a problem with debts; drought conditions and later heavy rains damage his crops; refers to his tenant farmers and their inadequate work compared to slave hands; blames negroes and Yankees for the hard times; there is a lack of both old and new scholars; is unhappy to be separated from his wife and children; refers to the condition of his livestock; gives advice on the raising of their children; is busy organizing church records of membership.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncourages Nathaniel to keep his land soley owned and not to go into partnership; mentions the numerous problems in the area all stemming from sickness and the Yankees; advises Nathaniel on his debt problems; they must all put their faith in God; death is running rampant through areas of Virginia; his own child had died; refers to the effects of the death of General Robert E. Lee; the search for wealth is overshadowing the need for character; mentions his dislike for the new state Constitution; gives crop news; discussses the many problems with finding labor; relays family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to numerous family matters and chores; mentions the quiet Christmas they spent; discusses the health of the family; since negroes are moving further south, laborers are scarce; there is a shortage of ice; gives news of schooling in the area; the mild winter was appreciated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to the religious revivial in the area; comments on Nathaniel's debt problems; relays family news; drought conditions continue; their sisters are not well and have gone to certain springs to recover; mentions the celebration of their mother's 81st brithday; discusses their garden and livestock; relays crops news; there are a great many deaths around Farmville and Richmond, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs spending time at the spring to recover from her spell of pneumonia; she has also developed breast cancer but hopes the water will cure it; pleads with Nathaniel to watch over their mother.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports a death in the family; diptheria is taking its toll on the neighborhood; her health is improving; relays family news; mentions the status of their crops and livestock.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to Nathaniel's school and thanks him for admitting Eddie (?); relays family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThey are having trouble filling seats of administration in Formsville; carpet baggers and scalawags are only ones avaliable; gives his detailed advice on raising an orchard; relays crop news; the drought continues; his legal matters are not yet cleared up.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWas sorry to learn of the death of their child; instructs them to put their faith in God; is concerned with their sister Patty's recovery; relays church news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelays family news; mentions the chores keeping her busy at home; refers to the growth of Farmville, Virginia; congratulates him on the arrival of his new daughter; the weather has been bad; discusses Nathaniel and the teaching he's doing for her sons Eddie and Henry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs happy to hear of Nathaniel's good health; relays family news; mentions the growth of Farmville, Virginia; gives details on the schooling of the local children; there is a scarcity of laborers; refers to her chores at home; writes him a copy of a letter informing them of their sister's death; various members of the family are ridden with ailments.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions the numerous chores her husband has recently given her; her health is suffering; relays news of their crops, garden and livestock; updates them on the family news; is upset that the family seldom sees each other.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eQuestions the progress made by his sons Eddie and Henry in at Nathaniel's boarding school; also inquires about the payment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the health of the family; apparently Minnie's mother, Nannie V. Watkins, is accomodating a houseful of people; relays family news; is upset with the condition of her fowls.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRainy weather is preventing planting; refers to the poor health of the children as well as other family members; relays news of family visits.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives details of her trip to visit her aunt and uncle, Nannie V. and Nathaniel V. Watkins; refers to Nathaniel's boarding school; relays crop news; Nathaniel feels he is extremely over-worked.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUpdates her on the events at home; relays news of his tobacco crop; refers to the progress of his boarding school and other schooling in the area.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNathaniel's continuous working is giving him health problems; they are living in extremely hard times; he must continue teaching due to the poor tobacco crops; relays miscellaneous farm news; gives details of event taking place at his club metting; mentions the difficulties in sending his daughter, Minnie H. Watkins to Farmville, Virginia, for schooling; his family is quite poor but happy; believes life for him is worse than life in Prince Edward County, Virginia; does not trust the corrupt railroads; gives advice on his daughter's studies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes, in detail, their little cousin Asa Watkins; relays family news and news of other children in the area.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes she and her family would move back to Virginia and close to him; refers to the bad temperament of his son Asa; gives details on his garden; mentions how many beautiful children there are in his neighborhood.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs sorry to hear of her mother's (Nannie V. Watkins) poor health; suggests more servants and family visits would help her; requests that Minnie come to school near him; is doing quite well due to good crops and good health; relays neighborhood and family news; despite the hard times they are keeping their spirits up in the area; mentions a meeting of the stockholders in the Richmond and Danville Railroad; hopes his son (Asa Watkins) will be a machinist as they are so desperately needed in the South.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Nathaniel of the declining health and eventual death of their mother (?); recalls how blessed they were with good parents; refers to the many virtuous qualities held by their mother; refers to Nathaniel's offer to teach his children; relays the studies and future plans of his daughters; is sending his daughter to school in Lynchburg, Virginia, for music training; the hard times make it impossible to visit one another; the crops are poor in the surrounding country; gives family news; goes over financial matters with Nathaniel; mentions his numerous farm chores; prices are quite low for tobacco; refers to his mounting debts; the abundance of lawyers in Farmville, Virginia, is hurting his law business; refers to their quiet Christmas at home; is disgusted with the number of \"demagogues and negroes\" filling the legislature; fears Catholics will be next.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis financial problems continue; apparently, farther south, matters are a little better because speculation and development are higher; his farm is serving as an expense rather then a source of profit; must continue teaching to pay for farm expenses; refers to his recent nervous breakdown due to over-work; mentions the horrors of teaching; relays family news; although he would like to, he is too poor to relocate; refers to his crops of cotton, tobacco and molasses; mentions the upcoming railroad from Keysville (?) to Clarksville (?).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs sorry to hear of Nathaniel's bad health; has been forced to give up his low profession and concentrate on his farming; mentions his poor health; refers to the troubles of their sister, Pattie Watkins Scott and the nursing of her husband (?); is now taking in boarders and is teaching; relays crop news; is getting poorer each year; refers to an attempt to form a Farmer's Club; deer hunting seems to be the last profitable venture in Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives details of the schooling and boarding of their children.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelays family news; refers to their good cotton crop in the area.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to her running the farm and matters of the household; is also maintaining a school in the house; mentions her declining appearance; has been forced to raise her step-son Emby (Scott) in a strange manner; gives details of her garden and livestock; is upset that she seldom sees her even closest family; refers to the declining health throughout the family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms him of her father's (?) death.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eResponds to Richard's request for a loan; refers to family illnesses; discusses her trip to Texas; apparently times in Texas are not as hard; also revisited Mobile and states its people are \"real Virginians.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thanks them for sending Emma Watkins to care for them while they are ill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to the loss of her daughter Lizzie and Nathaniel's son Charley R. Watkins; relays family news; mentions her family's religious practices; refers to the schooling of her children; times have been hard since the outbreak of the war; prices are higher and children are being forced to work; can no longer keep servants. Includes letter from Mary Ballantine, to her uncle, Nathaniel V. Watkins informing him of her sister Lizzie's death.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes she could visit; relays family news; her health is improving.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelays family news; are having a rough winter which is hurting their crop beds; refers to the schooling of their children; mentions the chores performed by the family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOften mentions the prospect of Nathaneil's receiving a furlough; refers to a woman's chore of weaving at home; relays news of schooling going on; negroes are fortifying Raleigh, North Carolina; mentions her many chores at home; relays news of their crops and livestock; is relieved to learn that the Ironsides have been forced to leave the area of Charleston, South Carolina; relays family and neighborhood news; there apparently are a number of southern deserters; are having trouble with the theft of poultry in the area; refers to her Pa's effort to get him a substitute; believes the South is fighting God's war; fears Nathaniel will get too lazy; often refers to the progress of their children Charley R. Watkins and Minnie H. Watkins; is worried about Nathaniel's poor health; makes many references to their happy life before the war; is very upset at the number of men in the South escaping their military duty; is upset at the religious unrest in the South since the outbreak of war; relays news of sickness and death spreading throughout the neighborhood.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncourages him to continue the study of his letters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelays family news both before and after the war; discusses money matters; relays news of their provisions in camp; refers to the South's greatest victory at Manassas, Virginia; although the Yankee army is rumored to be quite large, Nathaniel believes they are \"despirited and demoralized\" refers to success in Kentucky; makes references to General Robert E. Lee's expertise; believes an attack of Maryland, Ohio, and Pennsylvania is coming; refers to the North's destruction of Northern Virginia; puts his faith in God; relays news of his company's activities and camp life; is worried about the increased depreciation of Southern currency while prices of goods are still rising; they are suffering for supplies in Lee's army; relays religious news of the camp; gives advice on farm matters at home; mentions his long hours of picket duty; refers to the increased sickness of home.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelays both good and bad news concerning crops in the area; discusses financial matters; wishes he could visit; refers to the problems of his livestock and negros eating away at his farm; relays news of his crops and livestock.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to his son (Asa Watkins) and his numerous amusements; relays neighborhood news; is behind in his farm work; low tobacco prices add to the already hard times.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to the increasing hard times they are living in; mentions the many demoralized Negroes; her children are frequently sick; sickness is prevalent throughout the South; relays family news; refers to the Southern hatred of Yankees.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelays news of her caring for an ailing neighbor friends have also been wounded in battle; many horses are dying in battle; there has been an increase of sickness in area.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An envelope for a weekly offering made by Nannie V. Watkins at Shiloh Presbyterian Church, two school compositions written by Minnie H. Watkins, an invoice of goods bought by Nathaniel V. Watkins, two news items reporting the death of Dr. Elisha Ballantine, a note written by a parent requesting prayer for their conversation, four items of miscellaneous verse and two unidentified fragments.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncluding one written February 16, 1866, telling of \"poverty\" and \"straightened circumstances\" and one referring to the death of his mother, Mildred Morton Watkins.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentioning measles epidemic of 1858 which affected the health of 18 Negroes and his political views during the war. Also letter from Thomas W. Daniel, Monterey, Virginia, to his cousin, Nathaniel V. Watkins.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington College (Washington and Lee College), commenting on slavery and giving advice to his son at college. Also includes letter from Patty Watkins.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOther letters from his brother-in-law Elisha Ballantine, sisters Susan M. Watkins and Pattie Watkins.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlso letter from from Mildred S. Watkins to her granddaughter Minnie H. Watkins.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo his brother Nathaniel V. Watkins from Richmond, 1848, Prince Edward and Charlotte, 1848 and 1850, Philadelphia, 1854, and South Carolina, 1857; to his mother Mildred Morton Watkins from Cuba, 1858.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes letter from Nathaniel's mother (Mildred Morton Watkins).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlso letters from Mildred S. Watkins.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSarah S. Skinner served as a governess in James B. Daniel's home in the 1850's, to Nannie (Daniel Watkin's) and from Martha H. Bliss, Shelburne, Vermont, to Nannie Daniel Watkins, Waterloo, North Carolina.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncluding letter to Nancy Daniel Watkins from an old schoolmate about Sarah Skinner, a New England governess, letter from C. A. Watkins of Missouri to his cousin Richard Watkins, copy of will of Henry N. Watkins of Oldham, Prince Edward, copy of deed of five slaves to Nathaniel and Nannie Watkins by James B. Daniel, and letter from J. Morton to Richard Watkins.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes letters from Mildred R. Daniel, Lucy Jane Daniel, Charles Read Daniel, Martha E. Daniel, Jane E. Daniel, Patty Watkins, P. S. Daniel, Mollie O. Watkins and James N. Daniel. Also includes simplified genealogy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlso letters from Nannie (Daniel) Watkins to father and mother.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from ex-slaves who went to Tennessee with Mr. Barbes in 1875. Includes letters from Polly Graham (one of five slaves given to Nannie Watkins on her wedding day by her father James B. Daniel in 1859) and her daughters Martha and Sarah.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes a deed for slaves from Mildred S. Watkins, a receipt for the purchase of slaves from James B. Daniel and a receipt for the purchase of slaves from James B. Daniel and a receipt for the purchase of a female slave from G. A. Wilson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes letter from Henry U. Watkins; Nathaniel Jackson; E. Ballantine; Benjamin S. Ewell; Michael DeVere, Edward H. Courtenay, Lawrence Smith (Professors at the University of Virginia); and Richard H. 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During the Civil War, Watkins served with Co. H, 4th Virginia Heavy Artillery, which became part of the 34th Virginia Infantry Regiment. Watkins appeared to have saw little combat, spending much of his time in defensive positions guarding artillery batteries. His unit was stationed at Gloucester Point (during the Peninsular Campaign), near Richmond (Chaffin's Bluff) and near Petersburg. His letters concern camp life, religion among the soldiers, his work as a clerk for courts-martial; and he gave directions to his wife concerning the management of their farm in Granville, North Carolina.","The collection also includes correspondence of other members of the Watkins family of Prince Edward County, Virginia and of the Daniel family of Granville County, North Carolina. Some letters concern and are written by Richard H. Watkins who served in the Prince Edward Dragoons, 3rd Virginia Cavalry and who was a farmer in Prince Edward County, Virginia during Reconstruction.","The collection includes letters concerning slavery before and during the Civil War as well as letters written from formerly enslaved persons.","Charles Lewis Read is the father of Jane Eliza Read who married James B. Daniel. Their daughter, Nancy Venable Daniel, married Nathaniel Venable Watkins. Betsey Anne Ballentine was the sister of Nathaniel Venable Watkins.","Addition 2008.308 contains material for the Read, Daniel, Ballentine and Watkins families. The donor organized the papers and this order has been maintained.","Asks cousin if he will act as agent for their joint property in Virginia; encloses ten dollars for taxes on this property; tells of wave of immigration to California and Oregon; inquires about prices of negro boys and girls in Virginia; states the price in Missouri; and says this it is too high there.","Tells of his arrival at the University, his course load and his lodgings, including his roommate, Mr. Tallaferro (?) of Tidewater; relates his impressions of the University and surrounding area; asks that his family write to him.","Describes, rather disparingly, Christmas season in Prince Edward Court House; gives various items of family news; encourages Nathaniel to perservere in his studies at the University of Virginia; explains that Nathaniel has better future prospects than he does.","Scope and Contents Tells of trains being occupied with troops heading toward Petersburg and for the Peninsula, therefore he may not be able to travel toward Petersburg or Richmond; reports rumor of fighting near Newport News, but states that no one known anything; hopes that God will bless his wife and children in this trial. Including letter from Nathaniel V. Watkins, Richmond, Virginia, to Nannie V. Watkins, Townesville, North Carolina, Sunday evening, including news of travel to Richmond and descriptions of his acquaintances. Note: Addressed in error to Townesville, Virginia.","Gives description of his surroundings and plan for improving camp; talks of possibility of fighting soon on the Peninsula, Yorktown and of reinforcement of Fort Magruder; talks of the food available; describes the officers of his company; requests some items.","Describes his activities, such as standing duty; talks of prayer meetings which are held in the tent of the Orderly Sergeant; states that most of the Officers are pious; writes of potential fighting on Peninsula; requests that his wife and children write him more often.","Complains that he has received no mail in a couple of weeks even though others receive it; talks of the fighting on the Peninsula and their role across the river in detail; mentions his feeling of indifference before battle; tells Nannie not to be alarmed by news in papers, but only to rely on word of those in his company; mentions his deep desire to see her and the children.","Discusses possibility that the mail is responsible for his lack of letters; exhorts Nannie not to believe rumors in papers; states that troop morale is good and reinforcements come; mentions that all ladies have been banned from their lines and that most men are well; hopes that all is well at home; tells Nannie how important she is to him.","Talks mostly about how much he misses Nannie; mentions possibility of fighting in Gloucester Point; states that all men are well except Johny Booker (?) who is being sent to Richmond.","Describes in great detail activities and fighting on the Peninsula; mentions the Yankees' use of hot air balloon and sighting of two war steamers. Including, April 13, 1862, acknowledges letter from Nannie, narrates Sunday's activities including preaching, Bible study and prayer meetings; tells Nannie to have her father take control of their farm; asks negroes at home and sends his love; mentions General Joseph E. Johnston, the Peninsula fighting and alledged Confederate victories in the West.","Writes of his activities at home; asks father to visit him, says he is a good boy; illustrates letter with two small pictures.","Acknowledges receiving his letters; asks for another letters soon; writes of visiting a sick friend; narrates several items of family news.","Describes his surroundings, the big (York) river and ships on the river; (does not mention the Peninsular campaign or his activities therein); asks Charley to watch out for his little sister, continue to learn, and to mind his ma and grandma. Illustrates bottom of letter with picture of a horse.","Gives many details of everyday life; mentions that her mother is unwell; describes activities of two brothers also fighting in war; mentions a friend who might be converted.","Gives detail of his activities over the past few days; mentions enemy shelling of Confederate troops on Peninsula on Sunday evening perhaps to lower morale; tells of exchange of fire with enemy steamers; discusses increase in his relgious feelings due to his current situation. Including, April 16, 1862, acknowledges receiving Nannie's letter; thanks her for expressing her support of him and of his cause; asks about things at home on their farm; sends his love to the negroes; expresses feeling that he will be home in six months.","Scope and Contents Asks Nannie to excuse the manner in which he writes as he is often interrupted by boys talking to him; acknowledges receiving her letter; tells of great joy in camp because almost everyone received mail; states that mail is an incredible morale booster; asks Nannie to have her and her childrens' photograph taken for him; mentions that Gloucester Point was quiet, but that there was heavy fighting on the Peninsula; reports figures of those killed and wounded on both sides; says that Colonel McKinney of the 5th North Carolina (?) regiment killed in the fight; reports that their fortifications are twice as strong as when he arrived three weeks ago; mentions his view of Yorktown, York River and the Yankee Fleet; gives entire menu of the day's meals in detail. Including April 19, 1862, mentions large amount of reinforcements arriving from the Army of the Potomac and that General Ambrose Powell or Daniel Harvey (?) Hill is in Yorktown; tells of arrival of another first rate married man in his company; relates camp stories; says that all men are well and that he would be enjoying camp life like the others if he had not left so much behind.","All are well in camp except Daniel Booker who has the mumps; yesterday was a gloomy day for him, but that generally he feels as content and happy as others in the camp; asks for a bottle of ink and an ink stand; says that there is no news of interest because they do not know what is happening on the Peninsula; reports that he receives his Christian Observer regularly and enjoys it as it looks like home; describes a visit in Richmond as the cost of several purchases made there; comments on the cruelty of this war; asks for news of his children and negroes; explains decrease in their rations due to increase in army.","All is quiet both in his camp and on the Peninsula; notes seeing many transports carrying Yankee soldiers on the river; asks for more news and details from home; mentions his lack of trust in newspaper reports; complains of constant noise, bustle and confusion; asks for more news from home; inquires about his negroes and exhorts them to keep everything straight; writes that he is sorry he didn't see them before he left; describes being shelled by Yankee steamers; mentions increase in religiousness of a friend.","Discusses religious activities, such as Bible study and sermons, and mentions that several men have made confessions of faith; gives advice to Nannie on how to handle their separation, educate the children and states that they should be thankful for their fate which could be worse; states that Peninsula is still quiet, but that fighting must take place soon; the men are confident; says that Confederate lines are more strongly fortified than at Manassas and Centreville; army numbers eighty to a hundred thousand and is armed with enough amunition, cannons and artillery; mentions possibility of iron-clads; gives names of commaders-- General Joseph E. Johnston commands Army, General Hill the left wing resting on the York River, General James Longstreet the center, and General John Bankhead Magruder the right wing resting on the James River. Including letter dated April 28, 1862, exhorts Nannie to write longer letters and more frequently; gives detailed instructions for cultivation of his farm.","Describes negative, poor morale of men after they heard news of New Orleans defeat; expresses disappointment at increasing amount of profanity among men and that this will not help their cause with God; tells of his visit to Yorktown and Captain Baskerville; states that men in Yorktown are in good spirits, but more exposed to the weather; writes of several religious activities; comments on the beliefs of his officers. Including letter, April 30, 1862, mentions that he could see the enemy when he visited York; states that tomorrow he will have been in the service for one month.","Writes that they were issued muskets for a forced march; reports that they began the march, but turned back and now remain in camp; does not know reason for march; assures her he will be fine.","Gives details of their march from Gloucester Point; describes hospitality of people of King and Queen County as they passed through; says he does not know reason for leaving the Point; tells of several deserters; gives his love to his family and says they should all be grateful (incomplete).","Scope and Contents Now in the Army of the Peninsula, the Grand Army; describes various activities such as listening to sermons, visiting acquaintances in surrounding camps, bathing, and drilling; says his company has been divided into two-- one half, including our boys, to be left artillery, the other armed with muskets; mentions 18th Virginia Company and 23rd North Carolina Company; describes sight of six or seven thousand men on drill; reports that they are having an easier time in Light Artillery than the infantry have; knows nothing about whereabouts of army.","Writes of news received for Peninsula campaign including names of those wounded in their community; gives much family news regarding illnesses, gardens, etc.","Describes a miserable march and the manning of his gun; says that men stood the march well; says if he is made infantry he will attempt to transfer to another company; doesn't see how this force of eight or ten thousand can he whipped by any force. Including letter, April 18, 1862, gives instructions of where to write him; expresses concern for those at home due to outbreak of fever.","Describes the situation in the camp; says that he and the men are well; states that he cannot visit Richmond as he must be accompanied by an officer and have a pass signed by his captain and by General Hill and General Robert Emmett Rodes and this is almost impossible; gives two reasons for officers wanting to keep men in camp-- impending battle and to keep men away from liquor in Richmond; states his desire and work to transfer to another regiment to be in artillery.","Dissatisfied with his regiment because it is now infantry and because of selfishness at their captain; mentions also that he feels superior and better qualified than many of his officers; states that his friend Doc is at home on a 20 day furlough because of his dysentery (incomplete).","Writes of his homesickness and concern that he loves her and his family too much, and that he would trade all the glories won in all battles for an hour at home with his wife and children; mentions health precautions of drying his feet well; writes again of his transfer attempts; says that he and most of the men have been suffering from diarrhea.","Describes in much detail, the daily activities of camp for the past three days; mentions a failed attempt to join an artillery unit. Including letter, May 28, 1862, gives instructions for care of farm; requests more news from home, tells of busyness of camp. Enclosure: Two newspaper clippings from the Central Presbyterian.","Says that he is in Richmond due to a pain caused by passage of gravel from the kidneys to the bladder, a routine and not serious problem among men in the army; mentions a skirmish near the Chickahominy River where the Yankees were whipped; says they have been getting enough to eat despite rumours to the contrary; says morale is good; they are confident of holding Richmond; the tide of victory has turned in their favor and war will be over in a short time; thanks God for protecting his health and family; relates story of a fight where thankfully his company was spared. Including letter, June 2, 1862.","Acknowledges receipt of her letter of May 26 which encouraged him greatly; discusses his dislike of infantry service and desire to obtain a substitute; mentions that he has recovered from last week's illness; gives brief account of fighting on May 31 and June 1, Battle of Seven Pines (Fair Oaks), although his party escaped involvement; gives more instructions of management of his farm. Including letter, June 5, 1862, requests new pair of shoes and blacking. Including letter, June 6, 1862, requests chewing tobacco and a blanket; tells of his stay in Richmond.","Mentions comfortableness of present camp compared to some others; describes in more detail the Battle of Seven Pines (Fair Oaks) on May 31 and June 1; notes location of enemy (Union troops); comments on what they gained-- 200 prisoners, a commissary, tents and some artillery; describes prisoners, says that they are not better educated and certainly not more moral than southerners; tells of eating oranges and drinking good coffee obtained from the enemy; mentions death of a man in his mess from having his leg amputated; says that he is very thankful that he was spared from battle; thanks wife and family for all their prayers.","Has been transferred to Captain Bagby's company, Colonel Thomas Goode's Regiment Wises' Brigade; says he is now satisfied to be infantry because it is needed more and is happy to be out of the Chickahamoniy swamps; mentions that brother Dick's regiment is camped nearby and they have been able to see each other.","Explains family's nighttime prayers for his (NVM) safety; gives news of family members; describes her activities at their farm and general farming conditions; mentions a man from Clarksville who was visiting and buying provisions for the government.","Tells of much sickness in camp which he had luckily escaped; mentions improvements of new location, especially availability of good food; discusses the fact that his regiment probably won't fight soon due to their weakened condition and lack of training in infantry; expresses thankfulness again that his company was spared involvement in the recent battle in which there was much loss of life; acknowledges receipt of wife's letter and praises her support; sends his love to his family.","Tells of Doc's visit from Richmond, and thanks Nannie for the clothes and supplies she sent; repeats that it is impossible for him to get a furlough unless he becomes sick or obtains a substitute; gives a new address for his mail; exhorts her to write as often as possible, and to have faith that God's will will be done and will be good; acknowledges receipt of her letter and is sorry to hear that the negroes are sick with dysentery; gives instructions on the running of the farm; describes the helpfulness and attentiveness of woman and young girls with the sick in Richmond.","Describes in detail the health or sickness of various family members and friends; gives an acount of a recent battle (Battle of Seven Pines (Fair Oaks)) which appeared in a letter from brother Dick (Richard W. Watkins).","Mentions that they have moved their camp a mile or so and are now on the James River; says that he likes his officers except for their profanity and that his new captain was generous in granting Johnny Booker a discharge and Abe suck leave; requests that she send Mr. Hayson some food to repay him for his kindness; mentions officers again and gives an unfavorable report, but does say that they are pious and allow the men religious freedom; states that things are run more efficiently with better food and medical care now that they have been fully reorganized; says that discipline is strict and duties light; feels that he is managing in the army better than he expected to; gives more instructions for the care of the farm.","Describes a night reconnaissance maneuver to observe the enemies activity on the river (James); says that he enjoyed the experience and getting out of camp; tells of dream he had while sleeping out in the clover which reminded him of home; asks Nannie to write him; inquires after the activities and work on his farm; gives instructions for work to be done on the farm; writes that he is well and describes condition, illnesses and wounds of others; wishes he could be at home; discusses possibility that sickness in camp is a result of lack of vegetables in their diet; tells of eating half-ripe cherries for which he would have shipped his negroes.","Acknowledges receipt of her letter for which he had been waiting for a long time; expresses concern for her health; exhorts her not to conceal her problems from him; mentions that he would prefer it if she would live at the farm if she is not too lonely as it would be better for the negores; expresses his growing disgust with army life, the injustices and officers failing in their duties to their men; says he is lucky to be removed from the main body of the army because he is able to get plenty of butter, chicken; gives prices of several food items; says he doesn't understand why there is so little fighting, while men wait ready and die of exposure; describes building of fortifications at Chaffin's Bluff; gives detailed instructions for the running of the farm; sends his love. Includes a postscript from June 27 with news of a friend.","Gives more news from camp; acknowledges receipt of her letter of June 19; sends his love to his family and negroes. Letter is virtually illegible; ink is extremely light.","Tells that his regiment avoided a great battle yesterday which occured 2-3 miles down the James River (one of Seven Days' Battles-- on June 30 June McClennon inflicted heavy losses on the Confederates while withdrawing across the Chickahominy River to a new base at Harrison's Landing on the James) because they were on pickett duty; mentions that there has been heavy fighting for the past week; hopes that they are demoralizing McClellan's army and that this will end the bloodshed; notes that he takes meals with overseer's family when he comes out on pickett; thanks God that he was spared; exhorts Nannie to have faith that all will be well; sends his love; gives news of some comrades.","States that he has returned to camp and received her letter; details the battle which raged from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a short intermission; notes that there is no definite word on the result, but he does not think they gained much; hopes that they will meet again soon.","States that enemy has been driven back and demoralized; says that losses have been estimated at not less than 10,000; writes that his regiment has not participated in any of the battles; describes a feeling of pain he has due to his separation from his family; wishes the North would realize the impossibility of conquering the South; describes strength of the position of fortifications at Chaffin's Bluff; requests news from home about their reaction to the battles and about the farm and family.","Expresses his weariness with the war and his desire to return home; states that he thought that furloughs would be possible after the battle (Seven Days' Battles) because McClellan's forces should no longer pose a threat; adds that McClellan's forces were not as devastated as he had first thought; discusses the slow mail service; writes that there were no religious services this Sunday; adds that there have been services off and on in the past, but nothing regular since they left Gloucester Point; states that there is a ditching party working this Sunday, but fortunately he has never been asked to work on the Sabbath; laments that they have been without a regular chaplain; feels that this would aid the men immeasureably; sees the army as a great missionary field; requests a pair of shoes and a box of blacking; sends his love.","Acknowledges receipt of her letter of June 19; notes that the difficulty with the mail must be near her; states how thankful and uplifted he was to receive such an ecouraging letter full of news from home; gives thanks that he and their friends have been spared from the battle and sickness; requests that Nannie answer his former questions about the farm; gives detailed instructions on things to be done on the farm; writes that they are now moving one mile to a nicer campsite; believes that McClellan's forces are stronger than the papers admit, but demoralized; tells how he and Doc (his friend) often exchange letters and talk about their wives which keeps their spirits up; sends love to family and friends.","Acknowledges receipt of her letter of July 3; thanks her for answering his questions; requests that she answer his remaining questions; writes that it is impossible for him to get a furlough at present because there are many sick in his company and regiment; states that eight men died in the last nine days; adds that most of their men have been absent from home much longer than he has; asks her to kiss the children for him.","Scope and Contents Discusses his application to Colonel Goode, through his Lieutenant for a furlough; states why it was denied; mentions that he will not despair yet; mentions that he is in very good health and that the new cause of sickness is fever; states that since he cannot come home she must bring the children to Richmond to see him; mentions that they do receive visitors at the camp. Including letter, July 13, 1862, writes of his Sunday spent on watch in the country; laments that he is cut off from all religious priviledges; thanks Nannie for sending so much news of home; hopes that their time will come soon to see each other. Enclosure: July 7, 1862. Pattie Watkins, at Mount Pleasant, Prince Edward County, Virginia, to her brother, Nathaniel V. Watkins. Details the sickness, care and death of their niece Mildred from diptherla; writes how much good it does both her and their mother to receive his letters; gives news of sickness, wounding and death of neighbors and friends.","Describes his conversation with Colonel Goode and aborted trip to Richmond in search of a furlough; writes that he has asked Mrs. Howlson to ask the Secretary of War about his case; mentions that after denying his furlough, Colonel Goode made a visit to Mecklenburg; believes that McClellan will make one more effort to take Richmond before giving up, either from the James RIver or from Fredricksburg, or attempt to cut off Petersburg; describes everyday camp life; feels that is a splendid gymnasium for young men and invalids. Includes letter, July 17, 1862, mentions another death from sickness; requests that his son, Charley, write to him; gives some instructions for the farm.","Letter almost completely illegible.","Describes another attempt to attain a furlough; requests that his wife look into finding a substitute for him as others have them; says he would be able to bear army life better if he could get home for a week every five months or so; tells of his activities in camp; states that the war in Virginia is quiet at this time.","Discusses his latest attempt to gain a furlough which was unsuccessful; again asks Nannie to seek a substitute for him and also ask her father's advice on the subject; complains about being kept in camp when they are doing so little, only drilling and ditching; states that they have meat about once a week, otherwise they mostly eat bread. Including letter, July 26, 1862, telling of the hot weather; states that the Yankees must be suffering more from it; writes that General Wise would not let them ditch during the worst of it. Letter is unfinished.","Acknowledges receipt of three letters from Nannie in six days; thanks her and reminds her how much they encourage and help him; tells of the captain's brother who has been spending a great deal of time at their camp both preaching and handing out tracks (tracts); describes the rotation of guard duty; writes of attempts to start a Bible study and prayers at night in the tents, but adds that there are too many interruptions to make this possible; describes Sunday's dinner. 3 pp. AL. Including ALS, [July 28, 1862], adding that he would give anything to see his family, but that a furlough, even if a substitute is provided, is out of the question at present; writes that he likes the idea of Nannie coming to Richmond and bringing the children, as he might be able to meet her there for a day.","Writes that her letters bring him much joy and that his happiness depends on her; adds that he would love to see Minnie (his daughter) as she learns to walk and talk; states thay he would still rather see his wife than anyone else. Including letter, July 30, 1862, discussing his lack of ability to concentrate due to the crowds of men who often engage in profane talk even though he is in one of the most moral companies; describes being interrupted by the field artillery Wise's Brigade which were practicing nearby; tells her about artillery and how the guns work; adds that he is glad she is not home alone.","Writes that he keeps all her letters and often re-reads them when he doesn't get new ones; describes the say as rainy; adds that his tent is often crowded and he is growing to hate crowds; discuss the arrival of some good food; asks Nannie to send him a box of fruit and vegetables from home to Richmond through a friend there; tells the prices of food stuffs which he feels are high; notes that due to presence of a large army in the area it is difficult to obtain food stuffs; Instructs Nannie on what to do with his flock of sheep on their farm. Including letter, August 1, 1862, reporting that he was awakened the previous evening by gunfire down the river and sending his love to his family.","Acknowledges receipt of Nannie's letter and is glad because she thought that perhaps Nannie or Nathaniel were sick; discusses sickness of their brother, Dicks, also a soldier and illnesses of friends, neighbors, and relatives; describes their new Methodist preacher; states that she likes their refugees very much; discusses crops; sends her love.","Scope and Contents Relates his growing disatisfaction with life as a soldier, the profanity around him and their idleness during the day; writes that he feels like a dying man who must fight in order to keep from smothering. Including letter, August 4, 1862, mentions again the captain's brother who has his headquarters at their camps and distributes tracks to soldiers; again asks Nannie to send him a box with fresh food which is not available in camp; hopes that Aunt Mary will do as his wife has done and entrust the care of \"her boysamp; to the heavenly Father; writes about the Sunday sermon; wishes she could have heard it; asks Nannie to encourage preacher to divide time between their camp and another; says that it would do the men good because although most of the privates and some officers are Christians, the regimental officers are profane and godless men; sends his love.","Writes regarding the condition of Henry who is sick; feels that he should stay in camp until he is well enough to travel; gives news of Daniel Booker who is on sick leave from the regiment; states that his is recovering nicely; discusses the prices and condition of crops in the area; mentions his visit to Nancy (Nathaniel's wife) and children; gives his regards to Dock and Sam.","Acknowledges receipt of several letters; writes that he is on picket to stop soldiers from stealing fowl; describes activities of regiment; likes peacefulness of forest; wishes Nannie could be with him; discusses again whether it is right to get a substitute; says he does not regret joining the Army and that every man should do his part; states that he is happy with his company; desires only to do his duty and then come home not to win military fame; writes of his new found love and appreciation for his wife; wishes he could be with her. Including letter, August 8, 1862, describing Boulware's farm. (Incomplete.)","Scope and Contents Notes that they have been living better due to some reinforcements from King and Queen County; discusses Nannie's moving to live with her father. Including letter, August 10, 1862, discussing the receipt and distribution of the boxes of fresh fruit and vegetables which Nannie had sent; mentions the Sunday sermon; speaks of a rumor he'd heard that said he had been discharged from the Army. Including letter, Nathaniel V. Watkins, at Camp Chafin's Farm, to his son Charley Watkins, August 9, 1862, describing his life around camp and asking Charley to be a good boy and learn to read and write.","States that he will only be able write short notes for a few weeks as he will be occupied as recorder for court marshall proceedings with General Evans as president of the court; writes that here had been considerable movements of troops in all directions, but he has not yet heard what it means; describes the passing through of about 140 Yankee officers on their way to be exchanged; sends his love.","States that she thought he had been sick or transferred to Jackson; writes that she is relieved he has not been; states her gratfefulness for his letters which are so full of love and encouragement; gives news from home, especially of children's activities; mentions that she will attempt to persuade Mr. Hines to go to her husband's camp as a regular preacher; agrees that the Army is a good opportunity to do good; says that the negroes would like to have been at the sermon and meeting he mentioned in his last letter; states that she is happy that he is where he is; believes it is Providence and that all is in God's hands.","Writes about how it seems that everyone has gotten home except he; feels that this separation has caused them to recognize and appreciate their love; states that the court marshall is not keeping him as busy as he had anticipated; mentions possibility of Nannie meeting him in Richmond. Including letter, August 15, 1862, describing a good dinner he had the evening before; requesting Nannie to send stewed tomatoes; adding that his regiment is the only one to be doing detached work, the others have all been sent to Jackson; writes that the enemy soldiers are of the lowest classes and that they cannot possibly know the devastation of war which has all been fought on southern soil; wishes for peace now; inquires about his crops.","Discusses court marshall cases which are keeping him busy; writes of box full of food which sis[ter] Sue sent; believes that his battalion is being kept by the river for defensive purposes; writes that their separation is becoming harder to bear, notes that he has not been home because he has been blessed with health; believes that they will remain stationary for at least a month otherwise all the court marshalls would not be being held.","Discusses the progression of the war; mentions that a North Carolina Brigade (Martin's) is on opposite side of the river; feels that Yankees are waiting for reinforcements before they strike; notes that their numbers are increasing too, but he is not sure where they are coming from; says that he has been feeling a but sick, but it is nothing serious; requests some items he will be needing for the winter; company is again feeling up to par; wishes he could be home for the coming winter.","Very pleased to have acquired a new tent, which sleeps four comfortably; remarks how well a soldier sleeps; acknowledges receiving her letter of August 14, 1862; this is a lonesome and empty year for him; Doc (?) has been offered the appointment to Lt. General of the 25th North Carolina regiment, but has not accepted yet; rest of army has moved to other side of river, and their regiment is the last remaining area; Yankee troops have given up the fight for Richmond from below; McClellan has moved his base; says that he is feeling much better since he wrote last; acknowledges receiving letters from Daniel (?) and Mr. Booker (?), who speak of despair in the country; does not yet know when a furlough will be offered to him, but he receives one day in winter; remembers fondly days of abusing the Yankees; sends his love.","Acknowledges receiving her letter of August 27, 1862; glad to have heard from Martha (?); Doc (?) did accept his newly assigned post and is now in Richmond; begs his wife to tell him if troubles arise at home; concerned with their runaway slave Tommy; gives some suggestions for the upcoming harvest; her Pa (?) might consider getting more help, because the negroes \"for their own sakes\" should not be left alone; has received a two day pass and will be going to Richmond to get away from camp; wishes he could break the blockade and go home; asks if his wife and children might come to Richmond; thinks it would be best to sell crops for cash to the neighbors; no war news to report; sends his love.","Happy to hear he has received the box of vegetables so soon; their borther Dick visited but was not looking well; Dick did get several new recruits among the prisoners; illness has struck hard amny of their friends and cousins, but their neighborhood and immediate family are fairing well; have had some severe rains which have damaged Mr. Redd's (?) tobacco crop, but the corn crop is excellent; fruit is scarce, partly due to a drought; Horace Booker (?) was involved in the Battle of Cedar River, and took General Prince.","Speaks of the children Charley and Minnie and how they are handling the situation; fears Minnie may forget him; hopes the war does not continue though Lincoln's administration as some tell her; she misses him and sends her love. Including letter from Charley Watkins, to his father, Nathaniel V. Watkins, is having a good time at his grandpa's but misses his father.","Concerned with certain aspects of the war; relays news of family and friends; gives details of crop situations.","Relays news and health of family and friends; news of the battles of Manassas and Warrenton Springs have reached the family; gives details of crop situations.","Describes his camp life and the wildlife surrounding the camp.","Concerned with his continued denial of a furlough; troubles with the mail service are arising; advises his wife on farm matters and especially on crops of tobacco and wheat; problems concerning his slaves and their runaway slave Tommy are mentioned; also discusses using negroes in camp; describes his abundance of free time in camp; his court work continues; descriptions of the camp, camp members, and surrounding area are made; camp provisions are discussed, such as various clothing and food stuffs; many religous functions are taking place in the camp; mentions battles and fighting around Williamsburg, Manassas, Harper's Ferry, and Washington; mentions uprisings in both Kentucky and Missouri; prisoner exchanges are taking place; believes peace is coming soon.","Fears spread of diptheria, scarlet fever, and measles; conveys news of family and friends; news that corn and tobacco crops are doing well; detailed descriptions of making cloth and dyeing are given.","Concerning a request for a furlough.","Chances for a furlough are becoming slim; sickness, namely remittent fever has hit the camp as well as himself; camp life such as new housing, company provisions, and numbers of news arrivals is discussed; mentions that provisions such as warm clothing are needed from home; concerned with the sale of his slave Tommy; news of the war is increasingly discouraging; details of a new exemption bill are discussed; resuming his work with the court; advises his wife on crops of tobacco and wheat as well as their orchard of apples and peaches; pros and cons of using a substitue are given.","Has sent him the provisions he requested; suggests he should transfer to the Prince Edward cavalry, under the command of General J. E. S. Stewart (Stuart); relays family news.","Attempts boosting his morale and advises him on his problems with getting a furlough; fears that the Yankees will attempt cutting off Richmond from the rest of the South; suggests he not purchase any more slaves and instead should invest in land which is more valuable; slaves as a property are uncertain; relays family news, health of negroes and children.","Relays family news; mentions Brother Dick's opinion of General \"J. E. B.\" Stewart (Stuart) and his raids into Pennsylvania; sickness is hitting friends and family hard; there is a spirit of marrying about; prices for tobacco are high; there is a real need for salt.","Sees no signs of war ending any time soon, and in fact, the North seems even more united; news concerning his negroes is discussed in detail; obtaining a substitute does not look possible at the present time; their new housing has been completed; they are starting up a literacy club to pass time; the weather is getting worse; discusses his limited company duties; describes the court in which he works, speaks of slave use in camp and at the court; relays news of friends in his company; religious events which occur in camp are explained; has been quite depressed; glad to hear of his wife's growing independence; worried about hs mounting debt; gives farm advice; asks for certain provisions from home; frustrated with his continued denial of a furlough; troubles with the mail continue; tells of the blockading of the James River by using both \"sharp-shooters\" and submarine batteries; discusses the extensive ditches and breastworks surrounding Richmond; wishes to sell 300-350 of his 1200 acres; there is no news concerning military battles; mentions the Charlotte cavalry.","Is very concerned with the fact that his wife has been ill; seeks his wife's advice in many matters; while there is an abundance of clothing, the scarcity of shoes is an extreme problem; unless he receives a furlough, is determined to leave the service; continued improvments in camp are carried out; is quite critical of certain commanders; describes religious activites in camp; relays news of his tobacco crop and its going rate; still eager to sell some of his land and pay off his debt; gives details concerning their literary club; discusses, in detail, their execution of firing drills; mentions the Seven Pines; is coping with the bad weather rather well, unlike the negroes in camp; complains about provisions of beef, pork, and lack of butter and sugar; postage is getting high; frequent resignations of generals are taking place; Pickett's division is moving from Richmond to Charleston, South Carolina; signs of peace are becoming more apparent; there are wide-spread rumors of disaffection in the Northwest; gives advice concerning farm and crop trip are given; refers to his stopping at the Wolf Trap depot; (?) in his part of the army; refers to the Southern Literacy Messenger and claims it is a very good paper; Yankees have crossed at Fredricksburg, Virginia and there is a threatened advance being made by Burnside [?]; troops in Richmond and Petersburg are being moved to aid Gen[eral] Lee; there is also action taking place on the James River.","Asks advice on certain family matters; relays family news; dyptheria is becoming quite common among children; tells of troubles with certain negroes as well as the use of negroes in fortifying Weldon; relays facts of a neighbor's will, including provisions for his children and negroes.","Relays news of brother Dick and his fellow soldiers running the blockade for cheaper provisions; updates her on family news; both the weather and roads are poor; refers to the Prince Edward cavalry and the Lee Guards; the weather is contributing to an increase in poor health.","Relays news of their mother's illness as well as other family matters; the poor weather is contributing to an increase in illnesses; refers to the Prince Edward troop and Lee Guards.","Fears his children will forget him; writes of the camp surroundings and the \"big guns;\" wishes his son to learn his letters; has sketched a rough picture of a sickly dog they named Yankee.","Concerning his activities at home.","Is delighted to hear that his wife's health is improving; his chances for a furlough are increasing with the new lottery system; gives details of their shrinking Bible classes and prayer meetings in camp; artillery work is being done around camp; the weather continues to cause problems, especially to their new housing; gives details of the camp's winter provisions; relays stories of his times on guard duty; the size of their company continues to grow; comments on the lack of gentleman remaining in the camp; makes other judgements of camp companies; there is little going on, in and around camp; the mood in camp seems to be low; his health is generally good; gives advice to his wife concerning the next season's crops as well as possible land sale; is attempting to acquire a little negro to care for his wife while she is recovering; their daughter Minnie has also apparently been ill; recommends his wife acquire the Southern Literacy; is unhappy to learn that some of his negroes have been drafted to work on fortifying Weldon; a land dispute has erupted at home which he believes his wife can handle; Southern women will have to accept more responsibility when the war is over; prospects for peace are brightening, possibly by late spring or summer; it is believed also that Lee's army is in better health and spirits than it has ever been; there is a good deal of movement occurring with the Confederate troops; gives details of numerous army and especially naval victories for the South; the union army is rumored to lose 300,000 men by May 1, due to the end of their terms; there is also unrest growing in the northwest and Kentucky, due in part to the raising of black troops; the enemy has also given up on the idea of taking Richmond by way of Fredricksburg. 8 items, ALsS; 2 items, ALs.","Is worried about the late snow, which is proving harmful to their livestock and planting; whooping cough is running rampant among the negores; and they are beginning to get ill as well; relays family news; understands brother Nathaniel V. Watkins has bought a furlough; gives account of brother Dick's (?) charge of a regiment of Yankees; has heard news of friends in the north; refers to the gratifying tobacco prices in the region.","Comments on making it through the extremely harsh and wet winter, which has put off planting; understands he has received a furlough; they are having problems with the spread of whooping cough.","Gives a detailed account of brother Dick and his brigade's attack on a Yankee party; this attack was under the command of a General Fitz Lee; refers to a battle at Kelly's Ford, where the Confederate troops did not fare so well; relays news of family and friends, including those who have been wounded and killed; refers to charges made by the Prince Edward Cavalry, and the reactions made by General Jeb Stuart; the family is suffering with colds and the whooping cough; the children, especially the negro children, are suffering the greatest.","Is upset that he has not received a letter from her as of late; fears the problem lies with the postal service; bustle and confusion are present in his quarters; changes with leadership are occurring in camp; the Confederate army is in desperate need of naval officers; has been in the service for a year now and is growing quite tired of army life; desperately wishes war would end; relays news of certain camp members; gives details of recently received packages from Richmond; receives a furlough for the 16th of March; health continues to be well; states that recruiting is a suitable way for officers to receive long furloughs; there are few men left to recruit, due to the new Conscript Act; weather improves but then grows worse again; no fighting is expected in the area; there is a growing tiredness of war, yet pride keeps the soldiers loyal; relays details of his return to camp; have been given permission to cultivate their own gardens; his faith in God is growing stonger; asks for provisions from home; as well as news concerning his farm; is growing quite worried over the spread of diptheria among children; provisions in camp are becoming scarce; gives his wife some farm advice.","Due to the weather, the camp, especially the roads, need work; has cut down on his chewing of tobacco at his wife's request; provisions in camp continue to worsen; he refuses to eat any of the meat supplied to the camp; due to the weather and condition of the roads, there is little movement among the armies; have kept the enemy in check during the winter; the cases of diptheria have begun to lessen, and he hopes his family is doing well; planting in the surrounding area has begun.","Regretfully informs him of the death of their son Charley R. Watkins.","Relays news of health of family and friends; is concerned about Nannie V. Watkins and her health; the children there are finally getting over the whooping cough, but now suffer with cases of chicken pox and scarlet fever; the planting of their crops has begun; gives details of a cavalry unit from South Carolina which was stationed near their home; speaks, in detail, of a southern sympathizer in Baltimore.","Was sorry to learn of the death of his son Charley R. Watkins, but is happy to hear that his daughter Minnie H. Watkins was feeling better; gives details of how Nannie V. Watkins is reacting to Charley's death; is grateful that God has spared his own family.","Was very sorry to hear of Charley R. Watkins's death; the children there have nearly recovered from the whooping cough.","Informs him that their orders to evacuate the bluff have been cancelled; expresses his regrets at Charley R. Watkins's death; wishes him well and hopes he enjoys his stay at home.","Attempts desperately to console him; knows how he feels, because her child Lilie (?) also has passed away; hopes the area's health will improve with the coming of warmer weather.","Was shocked and upset to learn of his son Charley R. Watkins's death; attempts comforting Nathaniel; writes of his service in the cavalry and the state of the Confederate troops; states what a great negative effect the death of General \"Stonewall\" Jackson has had on the army; gives details of General \"J. E. B.\" Stuart and his attempts to raise a large cavalry force, including his own, the Hampton brigade, and Fitz Lee's brigade; writes of the difficulties in acquiring newspapers; it has been rumored that Lincoln has called out an additional 500,000 troops; refers to his service on a board which examines and condemns horses which are unfit for service.","Insists that Nannie come and stay with her; relays news of the family; the children there are getting well again; writes of the religious services held in the area; the crops in the area are suffering from a lack of rain; it's been very cool and dry; it seems to be more difficult acquiring furloughs; is having trouble getting summer cloth woven in time.","Hopes Nannie V. Watkins will come for a visits and that he will be able to join her; a hailstorm has damaged the wheat and watermelon crops; the corn crops are doing well; the health of the family is generally good; states that she will be sending him provisions.","Scope and Contents Wishes to visit her sister-in-law Pattie Watkins but thinks it wise to wait until late July or August, when they should be over the whooping cough; their daughter Minnie H. Watkins had again taken ill but has fully recovered; have commenced cutting wheat but the rain is slowing them down; the crops of corn and pumpkin are doing well; refers to soldiers running the blockade and confiscating Yankee provisions; relays news of family and friends; the neighborhood id getting healthy again; deeply mourns the death of their son, Charley R. Watkins; gives details of church services held in the area; states how much his family, the Smileys (his overseer), and his negroes love and miss him; refers to her boarding of Confederate soldiers; has had a problem with one of the negroes burning down his house; is ashamed of the luxury in which she lives compared to the hardships soldiers must face; assumes he is keeping up with his Bible class; expresses her dislike for the \"drinking and profane officers;\" mentions the task of exchanging their wool for cotton; Smiley (their overseer) has been possibly ordered into service, and Nannie will have to watch over the farm; will send him the shoes he needed; has heard that the war effort is going well; Grant is weakening in the west and Lee is in control of the east; is hopeful about their success at Vicksburg and their holding of Fredericksburg; refers to the tyranny of the Yankee troops and the actions taken against the Southern civilians; expresses doubt concerning the actions of West Tennessee; God will see the South through the war and deliver them the victory; the prospects for peace are very bright.","Gives details of his return to camp following his short furlough; travelled with 500 Yankee prisoners which were to be exchanged; refers to the Yankee raids in VIrginia; his duties in camp have increased; the victory at Fredricksburg was both a boost and damaging to the Confederate troops, due to the death of \"Old Stonewall\" discusses his chances of acquiring another furlough; refers to the dependent condition of their negroes; all the men in camp are in fine spirits; wishes to invest his money in Confederate bonds; is interested in the movement of Pickett's division; poor provisions are being offered to many companies; believes war will end by late summer; writes about various camp members and friends; fears there may be another battle at or near Fredricksburg soon; General Robert E. Lee is increasing his cavalry forces; refers to the numerous Confederate victories; relays the experiences of a Confederate prisoner's stay in a Yankee camp; it is rumored that Yankee's are holding 7,000 negroes on Canary Island; states the Quarter Master is quite inefficient; refers to a Congressional Act concerning provisions for paying off debts; in anxious to hear of matters concerning his farm and crops; fears for the wheat crops in the South; wishes his wife to visit his sisters in Prince Edward County, Virginia; misses his son, Charley R. Watkins, very much; needs provisions from home.","Scope and Contents Relays family news; gives her reactions to the fall of Vicksburg; refers to the wet and warm weather which kept them from working on the crops; due to the rainy weather, the rivers are impassable; gives details of a company of soldiers and their stay overnight; one of the neighbor's negro woman has run off; have commenced weaving their cotton; are experiencing little ailments, but are generally in good health; wishes he would visit. Including letter from Millie Watkins, to her brother, Nathaniel V. Watkins. Is a little under-the-weather but will write soon and wishes him to do the same.","There was a massive transport of Confederate troops to Richmond, due to a new Yankee advancement on the capital; refers to a Yankee attack of a bridge over the Southhanna River; does not speak well of the general in charge at Richmond; fears Richmond may be taken; states that Southerners are much too secure in their thoughts and actions; is hopeful now that Robert E. Lee has entered Pennslyvania; gives details of a North Carolina cavalry unit's stay at their farm; Robert E. Lee's invasion of Pennsylvania is believed to be going well; papers of both the North and South are writing in terms of peace; men returning home for horses are not finding this task easy; has learned that Vicksburg has fallen; there South must put their faith in God and assume He will make the right decision; is disgusted with those who feel the South will lose; is relieved to hear that Lee has recrossed the Potomac; the Southern people are growing tired of the war; it is rumored that Yankees are advancing on Weldon; refers to President Jefferson Davis' proclamation calling for another day of fasting and prayer; frequent raids are being made by the Yankees; fears defeat; the extreme amounts of rain are causing problems with the crops; gives details of the neighbors; often refers to her dead son Charley R. Watkins and their daughter Minnie H. Watkins; relays news of their family and friends, as well as the ailments afflicting them; have begun hiving bees; gives news of church matters; conveys news of the livestock; mentions the scores of family and friends killed, wounded or taken prisoner at the Battle of Gettysburg; rivers have become impassable; there are many cases of theft occurring; gives details of her visit home to Brookland [?]; refers to the work being done by the negroes; a survey and sale of a parcel of his land has taken place; refers to the cruel treatment exercised on a neighbor's negro.","Relays details of a visit by relatives; recent deaths and illnesses affecting friends and family are discussed; facts concerning the schooling in the area are given; refers to the numerous soldiers killed in \"the Battle\" (of Gettysburg); relays church news; mentions that state of their vegetable gardens; hopes he is over his chills.","Is quite worried about the sickness prevailing within her family; distemper; has killed a great number of their cows and oxen; their crops are suffering as much as she assumes they are in North Carolina; refers to the neighbors aiding them with their recent problems; relays news of visits by family and friends.","Ransom (?) has driven the Yankees from Weldon (?); is becoming increasingly impatient for the end of the war; they have heard gunfire nearby; the war effort is not going well; refers to a gunboat battle on the James River; recounts again how many of their friends were killed in the Battle of Gettysburg; hopes for an exchange for those soldiers who were taken prisoner; believes the South must once again renew their faith in God if the war is to be won; refers to the upcoming \"fast day\" and hopes it will be faithfully observed; is quite worried about her husband and \"the chills\" which he has been experiencing; mentions frequently the number of friends who are coming down with dysentery, diptheria, and typhoid fever; gives a detailed account of recent deaths; recent church news is given; the schooling of the local children has once again commenced; gives a detailed account of the progress in their crops of wheat, corn, tobacco, and oats; there is a shortage in their stock of sheep as well, due to the stealing of the sheep by runaway negroes; often mentions their daughter Minnie H. Watkins; is considering visiting family in Prince Edward County, Virginia; refers to the necessity of weaving their own cloth; mentions the increasing number of robberies in the area including the illegal entry into their own home; is delighted to learn that furloughs are again being issued.","Receives news of Nathaniel's hopes for a furlough or substitution; makes many references to their children; relays family, church and neighborhood news; sickness in the area continues, and the negroes are being hit hard; discusses schooling in the area; news of the crops is minimal; refers to troop movement and Nathaniel's move to Charleston, South Carolina; is angered at those young men escpaing military duty; mentions artillery fire in the area; refers to the \"sharp-shooters\" in Charleston; Beauregard (?) will save Charleston; states that \"our officers are strict;\" refers to the duties of her husband is performing; is quite worried about Nathaniel's health; refers to her chores at home; mentions a neighbor's trip to Petersburg and the Natural Bridge; the well-being of their negroes is discussed, as well as the trouble some negroes are causing; relays news of theft in the area; believes the war effort is still going well; reminds Nathaniel to avoid the temptation of alcohol.","Relays church news; refers to the well-being of friends and neighbors; home chores and laboring on the crops continues; mentions their daughter Minnie H. Watkins; refers to the emptiness of many local stores; schooling of the children continues; gives details of the trading being done at the \"Fork\" a local election is taking place; stealing is occuring by the female negroes; updates on their negroes are made; is having problems finding someone to manage the farm another year; refers to revivals taking place in the army; lectures her husband on attending his Bible class and on the evils of drinking; discusses Nathaniel's hopes of getting a furlough or substitute; relays news of General Beauregard's efforts at saving Charleston; fear of a \"great battle\" in Tennessee is growing; mentions a fight at Chattanooga (?); is pleased to learn Nathaniel has accepted a higher and less taxing position; is worried that he has sent to Jones' Island, \"the most dangerous place around Charleston.\"","Gives details of Richmond's and Petersburg's attempt to feed General Robert E. Lee's troops at Christmas; relays news of his condition to camp; is worried about the fact that their caretaker has been sent into the army; the number of furloughs granted has increased; is sorry to hear of the unrest in the neighborhoods; refers to the desertions being made to the enemy; there is a real need for more horses; asks for many provisions; the army appears to be still optimistic; gives instructions concerning his crops; refers to the intense fighting going on around him at Chaffin's Farm and Welson.","Refers to the fail of Atlanta; comments on recent Yankee advancements; the chase between Early (?) and Sheridan (?) is ongoing in his area; contemplates and reflects on the times they live in; wonders about the success of \"Old Bob\" (Robert E. Lee) and his tactics of war; refers to the plundering done by Yankees; the cost of a calvary are proving to be too much.","Is continuing his religious committment in camp; frequently comments on his hopes for a furlough or Nannie visiting; camp life is often discussed; advises Nannie on what to do with his crops and other farm matters; refers to the fail of Atlanta, Georgia, Savannah, Georgia, and possibly Petersburg, Virginia; spirits are still high and the number of desertations have lessened; is upset over the greed and corruptness spreading throughout the southern people and officers; negroe sales are becoming difficult; believes negroes should be fighting along with Confederate soldiers; flood damage is affecting travel; refers to talks and fears of Reconstruction and emancipation; a delay in payment is hurting the Confederate army; sharp-shooters are mentioned frequently; Richmond may have to be evacuated; feels the war will end soon; discusses weaknesses of the South; provisions are needed; rumors of an armistice are surfacing; feels President Lincoln is reloading his army; refers to General Wise and his hopeful speeches; the local railroads may be taken; gives advice on how to properly raise their daughter Minnie H. Watkins; fighting has increased in area; mentions an exchange of prisoners; refers to the strengths of the armies; news has spread of General Sherman and his march through the South; gives a description of General Robert E. Lee and his command.","Is frequently updated on family news; wishes his wife to visit him; due to the recent epidemic of measles, is worried about his daughter Minnie H. Watkins; feels the Southern people are not doing enough for the cause; is quite hurt by the conduct of his negroes at home; gives advice on his crops; asks for provisions; is worried over the disappearance of his negroes; the overuse of trains has slowed the mail; soldiers remaine determined; desertions have ceased; Richmond and Petersburg, Virginia, have artially have been evacuated; restraints have been placed on the press; worries about General Sherman are rising; relays news of religion in camp; rains are damaging the roads and is restricting the movement of troops; mentions a victory at Kinston (?); refers to North Carolina Governor Vance's appeal for provisions for General Lee's army; gives news of shelling incident in camp.","Relays news of his move from Petersburg, Virginia; refers to Early's (?) disasterous campaign in western Virginia; gives a description of camp life; there are a number of surrounding forces; sharp-shooters are constantly at work; gives farm advice.","Many railroads have been seized by the enemy; rumors are spreading of Yankees around Richmond, Virginia; it is rumored that General Sherman has been defeated; Confederate troops are hopeful; relays news of his regiment and their fighting; hopes to raise a negro regiment are rising; religious news in camp is discussed; relays news of his time of the picket line; heavy fighting continues around Petersburg, Virginia; refers to General Robert E. Lee's fight with General Sherman; the southern people put much faith in General Lee; intense shelling of cities are occuring; troops are encouraged by victory at Petersburg, Virginia.","Relays news of family visits; refers to health conditions; the Prince Edward County, Virginia cavalry is on display; gives update on crop conditions; insists that Nathaniel takes care of his tobacco; relays news of the commotion being caused by the freed negroes; are having many problems with the Yankees; likes President Andrew Jackson better than President Abraham Lincoln; Johnson understands the negro.","Relays farm news; health problems are prevalent in the family; children's progress in school is continuing; refers to religious event taking place; bankruptcies are spreading.","Is worried and anxious to hear from her family since the war has ended; relays news of sickness in the family; gives miscellaneous family news; life after war is rough; salaries are smaller and prices are higher; puts her faith in God.","Refers to problems Nathaniel is having with increasing debts; tells Nathaniel to put his faith in God; he is doing much better; has formed a Conservative Party in hopes of defeating the new Constitution of the Radicals; relays farm news.","Discusses his move to Farmville and 212 acre plantation he has acquired; matters are going well; refers to Nathaniel's debt problem and the sale of his land; invites Nathaniel and his family to live with him; complains of the cough and cold he has had since the war.","Mentions a compromise made with his creditors; the exchange of land, livestock, and money are involved; is taking advantage of the Bankruptcy Act; his family is sick with colds; prefers staying at his own home rather than moving in with Richard; hopes to open a little school and take in boarders.","Things are going well; gives news of family and friends; relays church news; is concerned about her garden and fowls; mentions how their daughter Minnie and Nannie are doing.","Relays news of his crops and her garden; refers to sicknesses in the neighborhood; updates her on the family and neighborhood news; mentions his involvement in the church; is having a problem with debts; drought conditions and later heavy rains damage his crops; refers to his tenant farmers and their inadequate work compared to slave hands; blames negroes and Yankees for the hard times; there is a lack of both old and new scholars; is unhappy to be separated from his wife and children; refers to the condition of his livestock; gives advice on the raising of their children; is busy organizing church records of membership.","Encourages Nathaniel to keep his land soley owned and not to go into partnership; mentions the numerous problems in the area all stemming from sickness and the Yankees; advises Nathaniel on his debt problems; they must all put their faith in God; death is running rampant through areas of Virginia; his own child had died; refers to the effects of the death of General Robert E. Lee; the search for wealth is overshadowing the need for character; mentions his dislike for the new state Constitution; gives crop news; discussses the many problems with finding labor; relays family news.","Refers to numerous family matters and chores; mentions the quiet Christmas they spent; discusses the health of the family; since negroes are moving further south, laborers are scarce; there is a shortage of ice; gives news of schooling in the area; the mild winter was appreciated.","Refers to the religious revivial in the area; comments on Nathaniel's debt problems; relays family news; drought conditions continue; their sisters are not well and have gone to certain springs to recover; mentions the celebration of their mother's 81st brithday; discusses their garden and livestock; relays crops news; there are a great many deaths around Farmville and Richmond, Virginia.","Is spending time at the spring to recover from her spell of pneumonia; she has also developed breast cancer but hopes the water will cure it; pleads with Nathaniel to watch over their mother.","Reports a death in the family; diptheria is taking its toll on the neighborhood; her health is improving; relays family news; mentions the status of their crops and livestock.","Refers to Nathaniel's school and thanks him for admitting Eddie (?); relays family news.","They are having trouble filling seats of administration in Formsville; carpet baggers and scalawags are only ones avaliable; gives his detailed advice on raising an orchard; relays crop news; the drought continues; his legal matters are not yet cleared up.","Was sorry to learn of the death of their child; instructs them to put their faith in God; is concerned with their sister Patty's recovery; relays church news.","Relays family news; mentions the chores keeping her busy at home; refers to the growth of Farmville, Virginia; congratulates him on the arrival of his new daughter; the weather has been bad; discusses Nathaniel and the teaching he's doing for her sons Eddie and Henry.","Is happy to hear of Nathaniel's good health; relays family news; mentions the growth of Farmville, Virginia; gives details on the schooling of the local children; there is a scarcity of laborers; refers to her chores at home; writes him a copy of a letter informing them of their sister's death; various members of the family are ridden with ailments.","Mentions the numerous chores her husband has recently given her; her health is suffering; relays news of their crops, garden and livestock; updates them on the family news; is upset that the family seldom sees each other.","Questions the progress made by his sons Eddie and Henry in at Nathaniel's boarding school; also inquires about the payment.","Discusses the health of the family; apparently Minnie's mother, Nannie V. Watkins, is accomodating a houseful of people; relays family news; is upset with the condition of her fowls.","Rainy weather is preventing planting; refers to the poor health of the children as well as other family members; relays news of family visits.","Gives details of her trip to visit her aunt and uncle, Nannie V. and Nathaniel V. Watkins; refers to Nathaniel's boarding school; relays crop news; Nathaniel feels he is extremely over-worked.","Updates her on the events at home; relays news of his tobacco crop; refers to the progress of his boarding school and other schooling in the area.","Nathaniel's continuous working is giving him health problems; they are living in extremely hard times; he must continue teaching due to the poor tobacco crops; relays miscellaneous farm news; gives details of event taking place at his club metting; mentions the difficulties in sending his daughter, Minnie H. Watkins to Farmville, Virginia, for schooling; his family is quite poor but happy; believes life for him is worse than life in Prince Edward County, Virginia; does not trust the corrupt railroads; gives advice on his daughter's studies.","Scope and Contents Describes, in detail, their little cousin Asa Watkins; relays family news and news of other children in the area.","Wishes she and her family would move back to Virginia and close to him; refers to the bad temperament of his son Asa; gives details on his garden; mentions how many beautiful children there are in his neighborhood.","Is sorry to hear of her mother's (Nannie V. Watkins) poor health; suggests more servants and family visits would help her; requests that Minnie come to school near him; is doing quite well due to good crops and good health; relays neighborhood and family news; despite the hard times they are keeping their spirits up in the area; mentions a meeting of the stockholders in the Richmond and Danville Railroad; hopes his son (Asa Watkins) will be a machinist as they are so desperately needed in the South.","Informs Nathaniel of the declining health and eventual death of their mother (?); recalls how blessed they were with good parents; refers to the many virtuous qualities held by their mother; refers to Nathaniel's offer to teach his children; relays the studies and future plans of his daughters; is sending his daughter to school in Lynchburg, Virginia, for music training; the hard times make it impossible to visit one another; the crops are poor in the surrounding country; gives family news; goes over financial matters with Nathaniel; mentions his numerous farm chores; prices are quite low for tobacco; refers to his mounting debts; the abundance of lawyers in Farmville, Virginia, is hurting his law business; refers to their quiet Christmas at home; is disgusted with the number of \"demagogues and negroes\" filling the legislature; fears Catholics will be next.","His financial problems continue; apparently, farther south, matters are a little better because speculation and development are higher; his farm is serving as an expense rather then a source of profit; must continue teaching to pay for farm expenses; refers to his recent nervous breakdown due to over-work; mentions the horrors of teaching; relays family news; although he would like to, he is too poor to relocate; refers to his crops of cotton, tobacco and molasses; mentions the upcoming railroad from Keysville (?) to Clarksville (?).","Is sorry to hear of Nathaniel's bad health; has been forced to give up his low profession and concentrate on his farming; mentions his poor health; refers to the troubles of their sister, Pattie Watkins Scott and the nursing of her husband (?); is now taking in boarders and is teaching; relays crop news; is getting poorer each year; refers to an attempt to form a Farmer's Club; deer hunting seems to be the last profitable venture in Virginia.","Gives details of the schooling and boarding of their children.","Relays family news; refers to their good cotton crop in the area.","Refers to her running the farm and matters of the household; is also maintaining a school in the house; mentions her declining appearance; has been forced to raise her step-son Emby (Scott) in a strange manner; gives details of her garden and livestock; is upset that she seldom sees her even closest family; refers to the declining health throughout the family.","Informs him of her father's (?) death.","Responds to Richard's request for a loan; refers to family illnesses; discusses her trip to Texas; apparently times in Texas are not as hard; also revisited Mobile and states its people are \"real Virginians.\"","Scope and Contents Thanks them for sending Emma Watkins to care for them while they are ill.","Refers to the loss of her daughter Lizzie and Nathaniel's son Charley R. Watkins; relays family news; mentions her family's religious practices; refers to the schooling of her children; times have been hard since the outbreak of the war; prices are higher and children are being forced to work; can no longer keep servants. Includes letter from Mary Ballantine, to her uncle, Nathaniel V. Watkins informing him of her sister Lizzie's death.","Wishes she could visit; relays family news; her health is improving.","Relays family news; are having a rough winter which is hurting their crop beds; refers to the schooling of their children; mentions the chores performed by the family.","Often mentions the prospect of Nathaneil's receiving a furlough; refers to a woman's chore of weaving at home; relays news of schooling going on; negroes are fortifying Raleigh, North Carolina; mentions her many chores at home; relays news of their crops and livestock; is relieved to learn that the Ironsides have been forced to leave the area of Charleston, South Carolina; relays family and neighborhood news; there apparently are a number of southern deserters; are having trouble with the theft of poultry in the area; refers to her Pa's effort to get him a substitute; believes the South is fighting God's war; fears Nathaniel will get too lazy; often refers to the progress of their children Charley R. Watkins and Minnie H. Watkins; is worried about Nathaniel's poor health; makes many references to their happy life before the war; is very upset at the number of men in the South escaping their military duty; is upset at the religious unrest in the South since the outbreak of war; relays news of sickness and death spreading throughout the neighborhood.","Encourages him to continue the study of his letters.","Relays family news both before and after the war; discusses money matters; relays news of their provisions in camp; refers to the South's greatest victory at Manassas, Virginia; although the Yankee army is rumored to be quite large, Nathaniel believes they are \"despirited and demoralized\" refers to success in Kentucky; makes references to General Robert E. Lee's expertise; believes an attack of Maryland, Ohio, and Pennsylvania is coming; refers to the North's destruction of Northern Virginia; puts his faith in God; relays news of his company's activities and camp life; is worried about the increased depreciation of Southern currency while prices of goods are still rising; they are suffering for supplies in Lee's army; relays religious news of the camp; gives advice on farm matters at home; mentions his long hours of picket duty; refers to the increased sickness of home.","Relays both good and bad news concerning crops in the area; discusses financial matters; wishes he could visit; refers to the problems of his livestock and negros eating away at his farm; relays news of his crops and livestock.","Refers to his son (Asa Watkins) and his numerous amusements; relays neighborhood news; is behind in his farm work; low tobacco prices add to the already hard times.","Refers to the increasing hard times they are living in; mentions the many demoralized Negroes; her children are frequently sick; sickness is prevalent throughout the South; relays family news; refers to the Southern hatred of Yankees.","Relays news of her caring for an ailing neighbor friends have also been wounded in battle; many horses are dying in battle; there has been an increase of sickness in area.","Scope and Contents An envelope for a weekly offering made by Nannie V. Watkins at Shiloh Presbyterian Church, two school compositions written by Minnie H. Watkins, an invoice of goods bought by Nathaniel V. Watkins, two news items reporting the death of Dr. Elisha Ballantine, a note written by a parent requesting prayer for their conversation, four items of miscellaneous verse and two unidentified fragments.","Including one written February 16, 1866, telling of \"poverty\" and \"straightened circumstances\" and one referring to the death of his mother, Mildred Morton Watkins.","Mentioning measles epidemic of 1858 which affected the health of 18 Negroes and his political views during the war. Also letter from Thomas W. Daniel, Monterey, Virginia, to his cousin, Nathaniel V. Watkins.","Washington College (Washington and Lee College), commenting on slavery and giving advice to his son at college. Also includes letter from Patty Watkins.","Other letters from his brother-in-law Elisha Ballantine, sisters Susan M. Watkins and Pattie Watkins.","Also letter from from Mildred S. Watkins to her granddaughter Minnie H. Watkins.","To his brother Nathaniel V. Watkins from Richmond, 1848, Prince Edward and Charlotte, 1848 and 1850, Philadelphia, 1854, and South Carolina, 1857; to his mother Mildred Morton Watkins from Cuba, 1858.","Includes letter from Nathaniel's mother (Mildred Morton Watkins).","Also letters from Mildred S. Watkins.","Sarah S. Skinner served as a governess in James B. Daniel's home in the 1850's, to Nannie (Daniel Watkin's) and from Martha H. Bliss, Shelburne, Vermont, to Nannie Daniel Watkins, Waterloo, North Carolina.","Including letter to Nancy Daniel Watkins from an old schoolmate about Sarah Skinner, a New England governess, letter from C. A. Watkins of Missouri to his cousin Richard Watkins, copy of will of Henry N. Watkins of Oldham, Prince Edward, copy of deed of five slaves to Nathaniel and Nannie Watkins by James B. Daniel, and letter from J. Morton to Richard Watkins.","Includes letters from Mildred R. Daniel, Lucy Jane Daniel, Charles Read Daniel, Martha E. Daniel, Jane E. Daniel, Patty Watkins, P. S. Daniel, Mollie O. Watkins and James N. Daniel. Also includes simplified genealogy.","Also letters from Nannie (Daniel) Watkins to father and mother.","Letter from ex-slaves who went to Tennessee with Mr. Barbes in 1875. Includes letters from Polly Graham (one of five slaves given to Nannie Watkins on her wedding day by her father James B. Daniel in 1859) and her daughters Martha and Sarah.","Includes a deed for slaves from Mildred S. Watkins, a receipt for the purchase of slaves from James B. Daniel and a receipt for the purchase of slaves from James B. Daniel and a receipt for the purchase of a female slave from G. A. Wilson.","Includes letter from Henry U. Watkins; Nathaniel Jackson; E. Ballantine; Benjamin S. Ewell; Michael DeVere, Edward H. Courtenay, Lawrence Smith (Professors at the University of Virginia); and Richard H. 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Family Papers","title_ssm":["Nathaniel V. Watkins Family Papers"],"title_tesim":["Nathaniel V. Watkins Family Papers"],"unitdate_ssm":["1846-1889","1862-1865"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1846-1889"],"unitdate_bulk_ssim":["1862-1865"],"normalized_date_ssm":["1846/1889, bulk 1862/1865"],"normalized_title_ssm":["Nathaniel V. Watkins Family Papers, 1846/1889, bulk 1862/1865"],"text":["Nathaniel V. Watkins Family Papers, 1846/1889, bulk 1862/1865","Mss. 39.1 W32 and 2008.306","/repositories/2/resources/8397","Virginia","Confederate States of America. Army. Virginia Cavalry Regiment, 3rd","Confederate States of America. Army. Virginia Infantry Regiment, 34th","Granville County (N.C.)--History--19th century","Peninsular Campaign, 1862","Prince Edward County (Va.)--History--19th century","Property tax","Reconstruction (U.S. history, 1865-1877)--Virginia","Slavery--Virginia--19th century","United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865","Correspondence","Receipts (financial records)","Collection is open to all researchers. Before publishing quotations or excerpts from any materials, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, 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.","Nathaniel Venable Watkins","Processed by Beth Holmes (1989) and Derek Stepp (1990). Box and Folder List compiled by Kassia Halcli, SCRC staff, in October 2011.","Letters, chiefly 1862-1865, written by Nathaniel Venable Watkins to his wife Nancy Daniel Watkins. During the Civil War, Watkins served with Co. H, 4th Virginia Heavy Artillery, which became part of the 34th Virginia Infantry Regiment. Watkins appeared to have saw little combat, spending much of his time in defensive positions guarding artillery batteries. His unit was stationed at Gloucester Point (during the Peninsular Campaign), near Richmond (Chaffin's Bluff) and near Petersburg. His letters concern camp life, religion among the soldiers, his work as a clerk for courts-martial; and he gave directions to his wife concerning the management of their farm in Granville, North Carolina.","The collection also includes correspondence of other members of the Watkins family of Prince Edward County, Virginia and of the Daniel family of Granville County, North Carolina. Some letters concern and are written by Richard H. Watkins who served in the Prince Edward Dragoons, 3rd Virginia Cavalry and who was a farmer in Prince Edward County, Virginia during Reconstruction.","The collection includes letters concerning slavery before and during the Civil War as well as letters written from formerly enslaved persons.","Charles Lewis Read is the father of Jane Eliza Read who married James B. Daniel. Their daughter, Nancy Venable Daniel, married Nathaniel Venable Watkins. Betsey Anne Ballentine was the sister of Nathaniel Venable Watkins.","Addition 2008.308 contains material for the Read, Daniel, Ballentine and Watkins families. The donor organized the papers and this order has been maintained.","Asks cousin if he will act as agent for their joint property in Virginia; encloses ten dollars for taxes on this property; tells of wave of immigration to California and Oregon; inquires about prices of negro boys and girls in Virginia; states the price in Missouri; and says this it is too high there.","Tells of his arrival at the University, his course load and his lodgings, including his roommate, Mr. Tallaferro (?) of Tidewater; relates his impressions of the University and surrounding area; asks that his family write to him.","Describes, rather disparingly, Christmas season in Prince Edward Court House; gives various items of family news; encourages Nathaniel to perservere in his studies at the University of Virginia; explains that Nathaniel has better future prospects than he does.","Scope and Contents Tells of trains being occupied with troops heading toward Petersburg and for the Peninsula, therefore he may not be able to travel toward Petersburg or Richmond; reports rumor of fighting near Newport News, but states that no one known anything; hopes that God will bless his wife and children in this trial. Including letter from Nathaniel V. Watkins, Richmond, Virginia, to Nannie V. Watkins, Townesville, North Carolina, Sunday evening, including news of travel to Richmond and descriptions of his acquaintances. Note: Addressed in error to Townesville, Virginia.","Gives description of his surroundings and plan for improving camp; talks of possibility of fighting soon on the Peninsula, Yorktown and of reinforcement of Fort Magruder; talks of the food available; describes the officers of his company; requests some items.","Describes his activities, such as standing duty; talks of prayer meetings which are held in the tent of the Orderly Sergeant; states that most of the Officers are pious; writes of potential fighting on Peninsula; requests that his wife and children write him more often.","Complains that he has received no mail in a couple of weeks even though others receive it; talks of the fighting on the Peninsula and their role across the river in detail; mentions his feeling of indifference before battle; tells Nannie not to be alarmed by news in papers, but only to rely on word of those in his company; mentions his deep desire to see her and the children.","Discusses possibility that the mail is responsible for his lack of letters; exhorts Nannie not to believe rumors in papers; states that troop morale is good and reinforcements come; mentions that all ladies have been banned from their lines and that most men are well; hopes that all is well at home; tells Nannie how important she is to him.","Talks mostly about how much he misses Nannie; mentions possibility of fighting in Gloucester Point; states that all men are well except Johny Booker (?) who is being sent to Richmond.","Describes in great detail activities and fighting on the Peninsula; mentions the Yankees' use of hot air balloon and sighting of two war steamers. Including, April 13, 1862, acknowledges letter from Nannie, narrates Sunday's activities including preaching, Bible study and prayer meetings; tells Nannie to have her father take control of their farm; asks negroes at home and sends his love; mentions General Joseph E. Johnston, the Peninsula fighting and alledged Confederate victories in the West.","Writes of his activities at home; asks father to visit him, says he is a good boy; illustrates letter with two small pictures.","Acknowledges receiving his letters; asks for another letters soon; writes of visiting a sick friend; narrates several items of family news.","Describes his surroundings, the big (York) river and ships on the river; (does not mention the Peninsular campaign or his activities therein); asks Charley to watch out for his little sister, continue to learn, and to mind his ma and grandma. Illustrates bottom of letter with picture of a horse.","Gives many details of everyday life; mentions that her mother is unwell; describes activities of two brothers also fighting in war; mentions a friend who might be converted.","Gives detail of his activities over the past few days; mentions enemy shelling of Confederate troops on Peninsula on Sunday evening perhaps to lower morale; tells of exchange of fire with enemy steamers; discusses increase in his relgious feelings due to his current situation. Including, April 16, 1862, acknowledges receiving Nannie's letter; thanks her for expressing her support of him and of his cause; asks about things at home on their farm; sends his love to the negroes; expresses feeling that he will be home in six months.","Scope and Contents Asks Nannie to excuse the manner in which he writes as he is often interrupted by boys talking to him; acknowledges receiving her letter; tells of great joy in camp because almost everyone received mail; states that mail is an incredible morale booster; asks Nannie to have her and her childrens' photograph taken for him; mentions that Gloucester Point was quiet, but that there was heavy fighting on the Peninsula; reports figures of those killed and wounded on both sides; says that Colonel McKinney of the 5th North Carolina (?) regiment killed in the fight; reports that their fortifications are twice as strong as when he arrived three weeks ago; mentions his view of Yorktown, York River and the Yankee Fleet; gives entire menu of the day's meals in detail. Including April 19, 1862, mentions large amount of reinforcements arriving from the Army of the Potomac and that General Ambrose Powell or Daniel Harvey (?) Hill is in Yorktown; tells of arrival of another first rate married man in his company; relates camp stories; says that all men are well and that he would be enjoying camp life like the others if he had not left so much behind.","All are well in camp except Daniel Booker who has the mumps; yesterday was a gloomy day for him, but that generally he feels as content and happy as others in the camp; asks for a bottle of ink and an ink stand; says that there is no news of interest because they do not know what is happening on the Peninsula; reports that he receives his Christian Observer regularly and enjoys it as it looks like home; describes a visit in Richmond as the cost of several purchases made there; comments on the cruelty of this war; asks for news of his children and negroes; explains decrease in their rations due to increase in army.","All is quiet both in his camp and on the Peninsula; notes seeing many transports carrying Yankee soldiers on the river; asks for more news and details from home; mentions his lack of trust in newspaper reports; complains of constant noise, bustle and confusion; asks for more news from home; inquires about his negroes and exhorts them to keep everything straight; writes that he is sorry he didn't see them before he left; describes being shelled by Yankee steamers; mentions increase in religiousness of a friend.","Discusses religious activities, such as Bible study and sermons, and mentions that several men have made confessions of faith; gives advice to Nannie on how to handle their separation, educate the children and states that they should be thankful for their fate which could be worse; states that Peninsula is still quiet, but that fighting must take place soon; the men are confident; says that Confederate lines are more strongly fortified than at Manassas and Centreville; army numbers eighty to a hundred thousand and is armed with enough amunition, cannons and artillery; mentions possibility of iron-clads; gives names of commaders-- General Joseph E. Johnston commands Army, General Hill the left wing resting on the York River, General James Longstreet the center, and General John Bankhead Magruder the right wing resting on the James River. Including letter dated April 28, 1862, exhorts Nannie to write longer letters and more frequently; gives detailed instructions for cultivation of his farm.","Describes negative, poor morale of men after they heard news of New Orleans defeat; expresses disappointment at increasing amount of profanity among men and that this will not help their cause with God; tells of his visit to Yorktown and Captain Baskerville; states that men in Yorktown are in good spirits, but more exposed to the weather; writes of several religious activities; comments on the beliefs of his officers. Including letter, April 30, 1862, mentions that he could see the enemy when he visited York; states that tomorrow he will have been in the service for one month.","Writes that they were issued muskets for a forced march; reports that they began the march, but turned back and now remain in camp; does not know reason for march; assures her he will be fine.","Gives details of their march from Gloucester Point; describes hospitality of people of King and Queen County as they passed through; says he does not know reason for leaving the Point; tells of several deserters; gives his love to his family and says they should all be grateful (incomplete).","Scope and Contents Now in the Army of the Peninsula, the Grand Army; describes various activities such as listening to sermons, visiting acquaintances in surrounding camps, bathing, and drilling; says his company has been divided into two-- one half, including our boys, to be left artillery, the other armed with muskets; mentions 18th Virginia Company and 23rd North Carolina Company; describes sight of six or seven thousand men on drill; reports that they are having an easier time in Light Artillery than the infantry have; knows nothing about whereabouts of army.","Writes of news received for Peninsula campaign including names of those wounded in their community; gives much family news regarding illnesses, gardens, etc.","Describes a miserable march and the manning of his gun; says that men stood the march well; says if he is made infantry he will attempt to transfer to another company; doesn't see how this force of eight or ten thousand can he whipped by any force. Including letter, April 18, 1862, gives instructions of where to write him; expresses concern for those at home due to outbreak of fever.","Describes the situation in the camp; says that he and the men are well; states that he cannot visit Richmond as he must be accompanied by an officer and have a pass signed by his captain and by General Hill and General Robert Emmett Rodes and this is almost impossible; gives two reasons for officers wanting to keep men in camp-- impending battle and to keep men away from liquor in Richmond; states his desire and work to transfer to another regiment to be in artillery.","Dissatisfied with his regiment because it is now infantry and because of selfishness at their captain; mentions also that he feels superior and better qualified than many of his officers; states that his friend Doc is at home on a 20 day furlough because of his dysentery (incomplete).","Writes of his homesickness and concern that he loves her and his family too much, and that he would trade all the glories won in all battles for an hour at home with his wife and children; mentions health precautions of drying his feet well; writes again of his transfer attempts; says that he and most of the men have been suffering from diarrhea.","Describes in much detail, the daily activities of camp for the past three days; mentions a failed attempt to join an artillery unit. Including letter, May 28, 1862, gives instructions for care of farm; requests more news from home, tells of busyness of camp. Enclosure: Two newspaper clippings from the Central Presbyterian.","Says that he is in Richmond due to a pain caused by passage of gravel from the kidneys to the bladder, a routine and not serious problem among men in the army; mentions a skirmish near the Chickahominy River where the Yankees were whipped; says they have been getting enough to eat despite rumours to the contrary; says morale is good; they are confident of holding Richmond; the tide of victory has turned in their favor and war will be over in a short time; thanks God for protecting his health and family; relates story of a fight where thankfully his company was spared. Including letter, June 2, 1862.","Acknowledges receipt of her letter of May 26 which encouraged him greatly; discusses his dislike of infantry service and desire to obtain a substitute; mentions that he has recovered from last week's illness; gives brief account of fighting on May 31 and June 1, Battle of Seven Pines (Fair Oaks), although his party escaped involvement; gives more instructions of management of his farm. Including letter, June 5, 1862, requests new pair of shoes and blacking. Including letter, June 6, 1862, requests chewing tobacco and a blanket; tells of his stay in Richmond.","Mentions comfortableness of present camp compared to some others; describes in more detail the Battle of Seven Pines (Fair Oaks) on May 31 and June 1; notes location of enemy (Union troops); comments on what they gained-- 200 prisoners, a commissary, tents and some artillery; describes prisoners, says that they are not better educated and certainly not more moral than southerners; tells of eating oranges and drinking good coffee obtained from the enemy; mentions death of a man in his mess from having his leg amputated; says that he is very thankful that he was spared from battle; thanks wife and family for all their prayers.","Has been transferred to Captain Bagby's company, Colonel Thomas Goode's Regiment Wises' Brigade; says he is now satisfied to be infantry because it is needed more and is happy to be out of the Chickahamoniy swamps; mentions that brother Dick's regiment is camped nearby and they have been able to see each other.","Explains family's nighttime prayers for his (NVM) safety; gives news of family members; describes her activities at their farm and general farming conditions; mentions a man from Clarksville who was visiting and buying provisions for the government.","Tells of much sickness in camp which he had luckily escaped; mentions improvements of new location, especially availability of good food; discusses the fact that his regiment probably won't fight soon due to their weakened condition and lack of training in infantry; expresses thankfulness again that his company was spared involvement in the recent battle in which there was much loss of life; acknowledges receipt of wife's letter and praises her support; sends his love to his family.","Tells of Doc's visit from Richmond, and thanks Nannie for the clothes and supplies she sent; repeats that it is impossible for him to get a furlough unless he becomes sick or obtains a substitute; gives a new address for his mail; exhorts her to write as often as possible, and to have faith that God's will will be done and will be good; acknowledges receipt of her letter and is sorry to hear that the negroes are sick with dysentery; gives instructions on the running of the farm; describes the helpfulness and attentiveness of woman and young girls with the sick in Richmond.","Describes in detail the health or sickness of various family members and friends; gives an acount of a recent battle (Battle of Seven Pines (Fair Oaks)) which appeared in a letter from brother Dick (Richard W. Watkins).","Mentions that they have moved their camp a mile or so and are now on the James River; says that he likes his officers except for their profanity and that his new captain was generous in granting Johnny Booker a discharge and Abe suck leave; requests that she send Mr. Hayson some food to repay him for his kindness; mentions officers again and gives an unfavorable report, but does say that they are pious and allow the men religious freedom; states that things are run more efficiently with better food and medical care now that they have been fully reorganized; says that discipline is strict and duties light; feels that he is managing in the army better than he expected to; gives more instructions for the care of the farm.","Describes a night reconnaissance maneuver to observe the enemies activity on the river (James); says that he enjoyed the experience and getting out of camp; tells of dream he had while sleeping out in the clover which reminded him of home; asks Nannie to write him; inquires after the activities and work on his farm; gives instructions for work to be done on the farm; writes that he is well and describes condition, illnesses and wounds of others; wishes he could be at home; discusses possibility that sickness in camp is a result of lack of vegetables in their diet; tells of eating half-ripe cherries for which he would have shipped his negroes.","Acknowledges receipt of her letter for which he had been waiting for a long time; expresses concern for her health; exhorts her not to conceal her problems from him; mentions that he would prefer it if she would live at the farm if she is not too lonely as it would be better for the negores; expresses his growing disgust with army life, the injustices and officers failing in their duties to their men; says he is lucky to be removed from the main body of the army because he is able to get plenty of butter, chicken; gives prices of several food items; says he doesn't understand why there is so little fighting, while men wait ready and die of exposure; describes building of fortifications at Chaffin's Bluff; gives detailed instructions for the running of the farm; sends his love. Includes a postscript from June 27 with news of a friend.","Gives more news from camp; acknowledges receipt of her letter of June 19; sends his love to his family and negroes. Letter is virtually illegible; ink is extremely light.","Tells that his regiment avoided a great battle yesterday which occured 2-3 miles down the James River (one of Seven Days' Battles-- on June 30 June McClennon inflicted heavy losses on the Confederates while withdrawing across the Chickahominy River to a new base at Harrison's Landing on the James) because they were on pickett duty; mentions that there has been heavy fighting for the past week; hopes that they are demoralizing McClellan's army and that this will end the bloodshed; notes that he takes meals with overseer's family when he comes out on pickett; thanks God that he was spared; exhorts Nannie to have faith that all will be well; sends his love; gives news of some comrades.","States that he has returned to camp and received her letter; details the battle which raged from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a short intermission; notes that there is no definite word on the result, but he does not think they gained much; hopes that they will meet again soon.","States that enemy has been driven back and demoralized; says that losses have been estimated at not less than 10,000; writes that his regiment has not participated in any of the battles; describes a feeling of pain he has due to his separation from his family; wishes the North would realize the impossibility of conquering the South; describes strength of the position of fortifications at Chaffin's Bluff; requests news from home about their reaction to the battles and about the farm and family.","Expresses his weariness with the war and his desire to return home; states that he thought that furloughs would be possible after the battle (Seven Days' Battles) because McClellan's forces should no longer pose a threat; adds that McClellan's forces were not as devastated as he had first thought; discusses the slow mail service; writes that there were no religious services this Sunday; adds that there have been services off and on in the past, but nothing regular since they left Gloucester Point; states that there is a ditching party working this Sunday, but fortunately he has never been asked to work on the Sabbath; laments that they have been without a regular chaplain; feels that this would aid the men immeasureably; sees the army as a great missionary field; requests a pair of shoes and a box of blacking; sends his love.","Acknowledges receipt of her letter of June 19; notes that the difficulty with the mail must be near her; states how thankful and uplifted he was to receive such an ecouraging letter full of news from home; gives thanks that he and their friends have been spared from the battle and sickness; requests that Nannie answer his former questions about the farm; gives detailed instructions on things to be done on the farm; writes that they are now moving one mile to a nicer campsite; believes that McClellan's forces are stronger than the papers admit, but demoralized; tells how he and Doc (his friend) often exchange letters and talk about their wives which keeps their spirits up; sends love to family and friends.","Acknowledges receipt of her letter of July 3; thanks her for answering his questions; requests that she answer his remaining questions; writes that it is impossible for him to get a furlough at present because there are many sick in his company and regiment; states that eight men died in the last nine days; adds that most of their men have been absent from home much longer than he has; asks her to kiss the children for him.","Scope and Contents Discusses his application to Colonel Goode, through his Lieutenant for a furlough; states why it was denied; mentions that he will not despair yet; mentions that he is in very good health and that the new cause of sickness is fever; states that since he cannot come home she must bring the children to Richmond to see him; mentions that they do receive visitors at the camp. Including letter, July 13, 1862, writes of his Sunday spent on watch in the country; laments that he is cut off from all religious priviledges; thanks Nannie for sending so much news of home; hopes that their time will come soon to see each other. Enclosure: July 7, 1862. Pattie Watkins, at Mount Pleasant, Prince Edward County, Virginia, to her brother, Nathaniel V. Watkins. Details the sickness, care and death of their niece Mildred from diptherla; writes how much good it does both her and their mother to receive his letters; gives news of sickness, wounding and death of neighbors and friends.","Describes his conversation with Colonel Goode and aborted trip to Richmond in search of a furlough; writes that he has asked Mrs. Howlson to ask the Secretary of War about his case; mentions that after denying his furlough, Colonel Goode made a visit to Mecklenburg; believes that McClellan will make one more effort to take Richmond before giving up, either from the James RIver or from Fredricksburg, or attempt to cut off Petersburg; describes everyday camp life; feels that is a splendid gymnasium for young men and invalids. Includes letter, July 17, 1862, mentions another death from sickness; requests that his son, Charley, write to him; gives some instructions for the farm.","Letter almost completely illegible.","Describes another attempt to attain a furlough; requests that his wife look into finding a substitute for him as others have them; says he would be able to bear army life better if he could get home for a week every five months or so; tells of his activities in camp; states that the war in Virginia is quiet at this time.","Discusses his latest attempt to gain a furlough which was unsuccessful; again asks Nannie to seek a substitute for him and also ask her father's advice on the subject; complains about being kept in camp when they are doing so little, only drilling and ditching; states that they have meat about once a week, otherwise they mostly eat bread. Including letter, July 26, 1862, telling of the hot weather; states that the Yankees must be suffering more from it; writes that General Wise would not let them ditch during the worst of it. Letter is unfinished.","Acknowledges receipt of three letters from Nannie in six days; thanks her and reminds her how much they encourage and help him; tells of the captain's brother who has been spending a great deal of time at their camp both preaching and handing out tracks (tracts); describes the rotation of guard duty; writes of attempts to start a Bible study and prayers at night in the tents, but adds that there are too many interruptions to make this possible; describes Sunday's dinner. 3 pp. AL. Including ALS, [July 28, 1862], adding that he would give anything to see his family, but that a furlough, even if a substitute is provided, is out of the question at present; writes that he likes the idea of Nannie coming to Richmond and bringing the children, as he might be able to meet her there for a day.","Writes that her letters bring him much joy and that his happiness depends on her; adds that he would love to see Minnie (his daughter) as she learns to walk and talk; states thay he would still rather see his wife than anyone else. Including letter, July 30, 1862, discussing his lack of ability to concentrate due to the crowds of men who often engage in profane talk even though he is in one of the most moral companies; describes being interrupted by the field artillery Wise's Brigade which were practicing nearby; tells her about artillery and how the guns work; adds that he is glad she is not home alone.","Writes that he keeps all her letters and often re-reads them when he doesn't get new ones; describes the say as rainy; adds that his tent is often crowded and he is growing to hate crowds; discuss the arrival of some good food; asks Nannie to send him a box of fruit and vegetables from home to Richmond through a friend there; tells the prices of food stuffs which he feels are high; notes that due to presence of a large army in the area it is difficult to obtain food stuffs; Instructs Nannie on what to do with his flock of sheep on their farm. Including letter, August 1, 1862, reporting that he was awakened the previous evening by gunfire down the river and sending his love to his family.","Acknowledges receipt of Nannie's letter and is glad because she thought that perhaps Nannie or Nathaniel were sick; discusses sickness of their brother, Dicks, also a soldier and illnesses of friends, neighbors, and relatives; describes their new Methodist preacher; states that she likes their refugees very much; discusses crops; sends her love.","Scope and Contents Relates his growing disatisfaction with life as a soldier, the profanity around him and their idleness during the day; writes that he feels like a dying man who must fight in order to keep from smothering. Including letter, August 4, 1862, mentions again the captain's brother who has his headquarters at their camps and distributes tracks to soldiers; again asks Nannie to send him a box with fresh food which is not available in camp; hopes that Aunt Mary will do as his wife has done and entrust the care of \"her boysamp; to the heavenly Father; writes about the Sunday sermon; wishes she could have heard it; asks Nannie to encourage preacher to divide time between their camp and another; says that it would do the men good because although most of the privates and some officers are Christians, the regimental officers are profane and godless men; sends his love.","Writes regarding the condition of Henry who is sick; feels that he should stay in camp until he is well enough to travel; gives news of Daniel Booker who is on sick leave from the regiment; states that his is recovering nicely; discusses the prices and condition of crops in the area; mentions his visit to Nancy (Nathaniel's wife) and children; gives his regards to Dock and Sam.","Acknowledges receipt of several letters; writes that he is on picket to stop soldiers from stealing fowl; describes activities of regiment; likes peacefulness of forest; wishes Nannie could be with him; discusses again whether it is right to get a substitute; says he does not regret joining the Army and that every man should do his part; states that he is happy with his company; desires only to do his duty and then come home not to win military fame; writes of his new found love and appreciation for his wife; wishes he could be with her. Including letter, August 8, 1862, describing Boulware's farm. (Incomplete.)","Scope and Contents Notes that they have been living better due to some reinforcements from King and Queen County; discusses Nannie's moving to live with her father. Including letter, August 10, 1862, discussing the receipt and distribution of the boxes of fresh fruit and vegetables which Nannie had sent; mentions the Sunday sermon; speaks of a rumor he'd heard that said he had been discharged from the Army. Including letter, Nathaniel V. Watkins, at Camp Chafin's Farm, to his son Charley Watkins, August 9, 1862, describing his life around camp and asking Charley to be a good boy and learn to read and write.","States that he will only be able write short notes for a few weeks as he will be occupied as recorder for court marshall proceedings with General Evans as president of the court; writes that here had been considerable movements of troops in all directions, but he has not yet heard what it means; describes the passing through of about 140 Yankee officers on their way to be exchanged; sends his love.","States that she thought he had been sick or transferred to Jackson; writes that she is relieved he has not been; states her gratfefulness for his letters which are so full of love and encouragement; gives news from home, especially of children's activities; mentions that she will attempt to persuade Mr. Hines to go to her husband's camp as a regular preacher; agrees that the Army is a good opportunity to do good; says that the negroes would like to have been at the sermon and meeting he mentioned in his last letter; states that she is happy that he is where he is; believes it is Providence and that all is in God's hands.","Writes about how it seems that everyone has gotten home except he; feels that this separation has caused them to recognize and appreciate their love; states that the court marshall is not keeping him as busy as he had anticipated; mentions possibility of Nannie meeting him in Richmond. Including letter, August 15, 1862, describing a good dinner he had the evening before; requesting Nannie to send stewed tomatoes; adding that his regiment is the only one to be doing detached work, the others have all been sent to Jackson; writes that the enemy soldiers are of the lowest classes and that they cannot possibly know the devastation of war which has all been fought on southern soil; wishes for peace now; inquires about his crops.","Discusses court marshall cases which are keeping him busy; writes of box full of food which sis[ter] Sue sent; believes that his battalion is being kept by the river for defensive purposes; writes that their separation is becoming harder to bear, notes that he has not been home because he has been blessed with health; believes that they will remain stationary for at least a month otherwise all the court marshalls would not be being held.","Discusses the progression of the war; mentions that a North Carolina Brigade (Martin's) is on opposite side of the river; feels that Yankees are waiting for reinforcements before they strike; notes that their numbers are increasing too, but he is not sure where they are coming from; says that he has been feeling a but sick, but it is nothing serious; requests some items he will be needing for the winter; company is again feeling up to par; wishes he could be home for the coming winter.","Very pleased to have acquired a new tent, which sleeps four comfortably; remarks how well a soldier sleeps; acknowledges receiving her letter of August 14, 1862; this is a lonesome and empty year for him; Doc (?) has been offered the appointment to Lt. General of the 25th North Carolina regiment, but has not accepted yet; rest of army has moved to other side of river, and their regiment is the last remaining area; Yankee troops have given up the fight for Richmond from below; McClellan has moved his base; says that he is feeling much better since he wrote last; acknowledges receiving letters from Daniel (?) and Mr. Booker (?), who speak of despair in the country; does not yet know when a furlough will be offered to him, but he receives one day in winter; remembers fondly days of abusing the Yankees; sends his love.","Acknowledges receiving her letter of August 27, 1862; glad to have heard from Martha (?); Doc (?) did accept his newly assigned post and is now in Richmond; begs his wife to tell him if troubles arise at home; concerned with their runaway slave Tommy; gives some suggestions for the upcoming harvest; her Pa (?) might consider getting more help, because the negroes \"for their own sakes\" should not be left alone; has received a two day pass and will be going to Richmond to get away from camp; wishes he could break the blockade and go home; asks if his wife and children might come to Richmond; thinks it would be best to sell crops for cash to the neighbors; no war news to report; sends his love.","Happy to hear he has received the box of vegetables so soon; their borther Dick visited but was not looking well; Dick did get several new recruits among the prisoners; illness has struck hard amny of their friends and cousins, but their neighborhood and immediate family are fairing well; have had some severe rains which have damaged Mr. Redd's (?) tobacco crop, but the corn crop is excellent; fruit is scarce, partly due to a drought; Horace Booker (?) was involved in the Battle of Cedar River, and took General Prince.","Speaks of the children Charley and Minnie and how they are handling the situation; fears Minnie may forget him; hopes the war does not continue though Lincoln's administration as some tell her; she misses him and sends her love. Including letter from Charley Watkins, to his father, Nathaniel V. Watkins, is having a good time at his grandpa's but misses his father.","Concerned with certain aspects of the war; relays news of family and friends; gives details of crop situations.","Relays news and health of family and friends; news of the battles of Manassas and Warrenton Springs have reached the family; gives details of crop situations.","Describes his camp life and the wildlife surrounding the camp.","Concerned with his continued denial of a furlough; troubles with the mail service are arising; advises his wife on farm matters and especially on crops of tobacco and wheat; problems concerning his slaves and their runaway slave Tommy are mentioned; also discusses using negroes in camp; describes his abundance of free time in camp; his court work continues; descriptions of the camp, camp members, and surrounding area are made; camp provisions are discussed, such as various clothing and food stuffs; many religous functions are taking place in the camp; mentions battles and fighting around Williamsburg, Manassas, Harper's Ferry, and Washington; mentions uprisings in both Kentucky and Missouri; prisoner exchanges are taking place; believes peace is coming soon.","Fears spread of diptheria, scarlet fever, and measles; conveys news of family and friends; news that corn and tobacco crops are doing well; detailed descriptions of making cloth and dyeing are given.","Concerning a request for a furlough.","Chances for a furlough are becoming slim; sickness, namely remittent fever has hit the camp as well as himself; camp life such as new housing, company provisions, and numbers of news arrivals is discussed; mentions that provisions such as warm clothing are needed from home; concerned with the sale of his slave Tommy; news of the war is increasingly discouraging; details of a new exemption bill are discussed; resuming his work with the court; advises his wife on crops of tobacco and wheat as well as their orchard of apples and peaches; pros and cons of using a substitue are given.","Has sent him the provisions he requested; suggests he should transfer to the Prince Edward cavalry, under the command of General J. E. S. Stewart (Stuart); relays family news.","Attempts boosting his morale and advises him on his problems with getting a furlough; fears that the Yankees will attempt cutting off Richmond from the rest of the South; suggests he not purchase any more slaves and instead should invest in land which is more valuable; slaves as a property are uncertain; relays family news, health of negroes and children.","Relays family news; mentions Brother Dick's opinion of General \"J. E. B.\" Stewart (Stuart) and his raids into Pennsylvania; sickness is hitting friends and family hard; there is a spirit of marrying about; prices for tobacco are high; there is a real need for salt.","Sees no signs of war ending any time soon, and in fact, the North seems even more united; news concerning his negroes is discussed in detail; obtaining a substitute does not look possible at the present time; their new housing has been completed; they are starting up a literacy club to pass time; the weather is getting worse; discusses his limited company duties; describes the court in which he works, speaks of slave use in camp and at the court; relays news of friends in his company; religious events which occur in camp are explained; has been quite depressed; glad to hear of his wife's growing independence; worried about hs mounting debt; gives farm advice; asks for certain provisions from home; frustrated with his continued denial of a furlough; troubles with the mail continue; tells of the blockading of the James River by using both \"sharp-shooters\" and submarine batteries; discusses the extensive ditches and breastworks surrounding Richmond; wishes to sell 300-350 of his 1200 acres; there is no news concerning military battles; mentions the Charlotte cavalry.","Is very concerned with the fact that his wife has been ill; seeks his wife's advice in many matters; while there is an abundance of clothing, the scarcity of shoes is an extreme problem; unless he receives a furlough, is determined to leave the service; continued improvments in camp are carried out; is quite critical of certain commanders; describes religious activites in camp; relays news of his tobacco crop and its going rate; still eager to sell some of his land and pay off his debt; gives details concerning their literary club; discusses, in detail, their execution of firing drills; mentions the Seven Pines; is coping with the bad weather rather well, unlike the negroes in camp; complains about provisions of beef, pork, and lack of butter and sugar; postage is getting high; frequent resignations of generals are taking place; Pickett's division is moving from Richmond to Charleston, South Carolina; signs of peace are becoming more apparent; there are wide-spread rumors of disaffection in the Northwest; gives advice concerning farm and crop trip are given; refers to his stopping at the Wolf Trap depot; (?) in his part of the army; refers to the Southern Literacy Messenger and claims it is a very good paper; Yankees have crossed at Fredricksburg, Virginia and there is a threatened advance being made by Burnside [?]; troops in Richmond and Petersburg are being moved to aid Gen[eral] Lee; there is also action taking place on the James River.","Asks advice on certain family matters; relays family news; dyptheria is becoming quite common among children; tells of troubles with certain negroes as well as the use of negroes in fortifying Weldon; relays facts of a neighbor's will, including provisions for his children and negroes.","Relays news of brother Dick and his fellow soldiers running the blockade for cheaper provisions; updates her on family news; both the weather and roads are poor; refers to the Prince Edward cavalry and the Lee Guards; the weather is contributing to an increase in poor health.","Relays news of their mother's illness as well as other family matters; the poor weather is contributing to an increase in illnesses; refers to the Prince Edward troop and Lee Guards.","Fears his children will forget him; writes of the camp surroundings and the \"big guns;\" wishes his son to learn his letters; has sketched a rough picture of a sickly dog they named Yankee.","Concerning his activities at home.","Is delighted to hear that his wife's health is improving; his chances for a furlough are increasing with the new lottery system; gives details of their shrinking Bible classes and prayer meetings in camp; artillery work is being done around camp; the weather continues to cause problems, especially to their new housing; gives details of the camp's winter provisions; relays stories of his times on guard duty; the size of their company continues to grow; comments on the lack of gentleman remaining in the camp; makes other judgements of camp companies; there is little going on, in and around camp; the mood in camp seems to be low; his health is generally good; gives advice to his wife concerning the next season's crops as well as possible land sale; is attempting to acquire a little negro to care for his wife while she is recovering; their daughter Minnie has also apparently been ill; recommends his wife acquire the Southern Literacy; is unhappy to learn that some of his negroes have been drafted to work on fortifying Weldon; a land dispute has erupted at home which he believes his wife can handle; Southern women will have to accept more responsibility when the war is over; prospects for peace are brightening, possibly by late spring or summer; it is believed also that Lee's army is in better health and spirits than it has ever been; there is a good deal of movement occurring with the Confederate troops; gives details of numerous army and especially naval victories for the South; the union army is rumored to lose 300,000 men by May 1, due to the end of their terms; there is also unrest growing in the northwest and Kentucky, due in part to the raising of black troops; the enemy has also given up on the idea of taking Richmond by way of Fredricksburg. 8 items, ALsS; 2 items, ALs.","Is worried about the late snow, which is proving harmful to their livestock and planting; whooping cough is running rampant among the negores; and they are beginning to get ill as well; relays family news; understands brother Nathaniel V. Watkins has bought a furlough; gives account of brother Dick's (?) charge of a regiment of Yankees; has heard news of friends in the north; refers to the gratifying tobacco prices in the region.","Comments on making it through the extremely harsh and wet winter, which has put off planting; understands he has received a furlough; they are having problems with the spread of whooping cough.","Gives a detailed account of brother Dick and his brigade's attack on a Yankee party; this attack was under the command of a General Fitz Lee; refers to a battle at Kelly's Ford, where the Confederate troops did not fare so well; relays news of family and friends, including those who have been wounded and killed; refers to charges made by the Prince Edward Cavalry, and the reactions made by General Jeb Stuart; the family is suffering with colds and the whooping cough; the children, especially the negro children, are suffering the greatest.","Is upset that he has not received a letter from her as of late; fears the problem lies with the postal service; bustle and confusion are present in his quarters; changes with leadership are occurring in camp; the Confederate army is in desperate need of naval officers; has been in the service for a year now and is growing quite tired of army life; desperately wishes war would end; relays news of certain camp members; gives details of recently received packages from Richmond; receives a furlough for the 16th of March; health continues to be well; states that recruiting is a suitable way for officers to receive long furloughs; there are few men left to recruit, due to the new Conscript Act; weather improves but then grows worse again; no fighting is expected in the area; there is a growing tiredness of war, yet pride keeps the soldiers loyal; relays details of his return to camp; have been given permission to cultivate their own gardens; his faith in God is growing stonger; asks for provisions from home; as well as news concerning his farm; is growing quite worried over the spread of diptheria among children; provisions in camp are becoming scarce; gives his wife some farm advice.","Due to the weather, the camp, especially the roads, need work; has cut down on his chewing of tobacco at his wife's request; provisions in camp continue to worsen; he refuses to eat any of the meat supplied to the camp; due to the weather and condition of the roads, there is little movement among the armies; have kept the enemy in check during the winter; the cases of diptheria have begun to lessen, and he hopes his family is doing well; planting in the surrounding area has begun.","Regretfully informs him of the death of their son Charley R. Watkins.","Relays news of health of family and friends; is concerned about Nannie V. Watkins and her health; the children there are finally getting over the whooping cough, but now suffer with cases of chicken pox and scarlet fever; the planting of their crops has begun; gives details of a cavalry unit from South Carolina which was stationed near their home; speaks, in detail, of a southern sympathizer in Baltimore.","Was sorry to learn of the death of his son Charley R. Watkins, but is happy to hear that his daughter Minnie H. Watkins was feeling better; gives details of how Nannie V. Watkins is reacting to Charley's death; is grateful that God has spared his own family.","Was very sorry to hear of Charley R. Watkins's death; the children there have nearly recovered from the whooping cough.","Informs him that their orders to evacuate the bluff have been cancelled; expresses his regrets at Charley R. Watkins's death; wishes him well and hopes he enjoys his stay at home.","Attempts desperately to console him; knows how he feels, because her child Lilie (?) also has passed away; hopes the area's health will improve with the coming of warmer weather.","Was shocked and upset to learn of his son Charley R. Watkins's death; attempts comforting Nathaniel; writes of his service in the cavalry and the state of the Confederate troops; states what a great negative effect the death of General \"Stonewall\" Jackson has had on the army; gives details of General \"J. E. B.\" Stuart and his attempts to raise a large cavalry force, including his own, the Hampton brigade, and Fitz Lee's brigade; writes of the difficulties in acquiring newspapers; it has been rumored that Lincoln has called out an additional 500,000 troops; refers to his service on a board which examines and condemns horses which are unfit for service.","Insists that Nannie come and stay with her; relays news of the family; the children there are getting well again; writes of the religious services held in the area; the crops in the area are suffering from a lack of rain; it's been very cool and dry; it seems to be more difficult acquiring furloughs; is having trouble getting summer cloth woven in time.","Hopes Nannie V. Watkins will come for a visits and that he will be able to join her; a hailstorm has damaged the wheat and watermelon crops; the corn crops are doing well; the health of the family is generally good; states that she will be sending him provisions.","Scope and Contents Wishes to visit her sister-in-law Pattie Watkins but thinks it wise to wait until late July or August, when they should be over the whooping cough; their daughter Minnie H. Watkins had again taken ill but has fully recovered; have commenced cutting wheat but the rain is slowing them down; the crops of corn and pumpkin are doing well; refers to soldiers running the blockade and confiscating Yankee provisions; relays news of family and friends; the neighborhood id getting healthy again; deeply mourns the death of their son, Charley R. Watkins; gives details of church services held in the area; states how much his family, the Smileys (his overseer), and his negroes love and miss him; refers to her boarding of Confederate soldiers; has had a problem with one of the negroes burning down his house; is ashamed of the luxury in which she lives compared to the hardships soldiers must face; assumes he is keeping up with his Bible class; expresses her dislike for the \"drinking and profane officers;\" mentions the task of exchanging their wool for cotton; Smiley (their overseer) has been possibly ordered into service, and Nannie will have to watch over the farm; will send him the shoes he needed; has heard that the war effort is going well; Grant is weakening in the west and Lee is in control of the east; is hopeful about their success at Vicksburg and their holding of Fredericksburg; refers to the tyranny of the Yankee troops and the actions taken against the Southern civilians; expresses doubt concerning the actions of West Tennessee; God will see the South through the war and deliver them the victory; the prospects for peace are very bright.","Gives details of his return to camp following his short furlough; travelled with 500 Yankee prisoners which were to be exchanged; refers to the Yankee raids in VIrginia; his duties in camp have increased; the victory at Fredricksburg was both a boost and damaging to the Confederate troops, due to the death of \"Old Stonewall\" discusses his chances of acquiring another furlough; refers to the dependent condition of their negroes; all the men in camp are in fine spirits; wishes to invest his money in Confederate bonds; is interested in the movement of Pickett's division; poor provisions are being offered to many companies; believes war will end by late summer; writes about various camp members and friends; fears there may be another battle at or near Fredricksburg soon; General Robert E. Lee is increasing his cavalry forces; refers to the numerous Confederate victories; relays the experiences of a Confederate prisoner's stay in a Yankee camp; it is rumored that Yankee's are holding 7,000 negroes on Canary Island; states the Quarter Master is quite inefficient; refers to a Congressional Act concerning provisions for paying off debts; in anxious to hear of matters concerning his farm and crops; fears for the wheat crops in the South; wishes his wife to visit his sisters in Prince Edward County, Virginia; misses his son, Charley R. Watkins, very much; needs provisions from home.","Scope and Contents Relays family news; gives her reactions to the fall of Vicksburg; refers to the wet and warm weather which kept them from working on the crops; due to the rainy weather, the rivers are impassable; gives details of a company of soldiers and their stay overnight; one of the neighbor's negro woman has run off; have commenced weaving their cotton; are experiencing little ailments, but are generally in good health; wishes he would visit. Including letter from Millie Watkins, to her brother, Nathaniel V. Watkins. Is a little under-the-weather but will write soon and wishes him to do the same.","There was a massive transport of Confederate troops to Richmond, due to a new Yankee advancement on the capital; refers to a Yankee attack of a bridge over the Southhanna River; does not speak well of the general in charge at Richmond; fears Richmond may be taken; states that Southerners are much too secure in their thoughts and actions; is hopeful now that Robert E. Lee has entered Pennslyvania; gives details of a North Carolina cavalry unit's stay at their farm; Robert E. Lee's invasion of Pennsylvania is believed to be going well; papers of both the North and South are writing in terms of peace; men returning home for horses are not finding this task easy; has learned that Vicksburg has fallen; there South must put their faith in God and assume He will make the right decision; is disgusted with those who feel the South will lose; is relieved to hear that Lee has recrossed the Potomac; the Southern people are growing tired of the war; it is rumored that Yankees are advancing on Weldon; refers to President Jefferson Davis' proclamation calling for another day of fasting and prayer; frequent raids are being made by the Yankees; fears defeat; the extreme amounts of rain are causing problems with the crops; gives details of the neighbors; often refers to her dead son Charley R. Watkins and their daughter Minnie H. Watkins; relays news of their family and friends, as well as the ailments afflicting them; have begun hiving bees; gives news of church matters; conveys news of the livestock; mentions the scores of family and friends killed, wounded or taken prisoner at the Battle of Gettysburg; rivers have become impassable; there are many cases of theft occurring; gives details of her visit home to Brookland [?]; refers to the work being done by the negroes; a survey and sale of a parcel of his land has taken place; refers to the cruel treatment exercised on a neighbor's negro.","Relays details of a visit by relatives; recent deaths and illnesses affecting friends and family are discussed; facts concerning the schooling in the area are given; refers to the numerous soldiers killed in \"the Battle\" (of Gettysburg); relays church news; mentions that state of their vegetable gardens; hopes he is over his chills.","Is quite worried about the sickness prevailing within her family; distemper; has killed a great number of their cows and oxen; their crops are suffering as much as she assumes they are in North Carolina; refers to the neighbors aiding them with their recent problems; relays news of visits by family and friends.","Ransom (?) has driven the Yankees from Weldon (?); is becoming increasingly impatient for the end of the war; they have heard gunfire nearby; the war effort is not going well; refers to a gunboat battle on the James River; recounts again how many of their friends were killed in the Battle of Gettysburg; hopes for an exchange for those soldiers who were taken prisoner; believes the South must once again renew their faith in God if the war is to be won; refers to the upcoming \"fast day\" and hopes it will be faithfully observed; is quite worried about her husband and \"the chills\" which he has been experiencing; mentions frequently the number of friends who are coming down with dysentery, diptheria, and typhoid fever; gives a detailed account of recent deaths; recent church news is given; the schooling of the local children has once again commenced; gives a detailed account of the progress in their crops of wheat, corn, tobacco, and oats; there is a shortage in their stock of sheep as well, due to the stealing of the sheep by runaway negroes; often mentions their daughter Minnie H. Watkins; is considering visiting family in Prince Edward County, Virginia; refers to the necessity of weaving their own cloth; mentions the increasing number of robberies in the area including the illegal entry into their own home; is delighted to learn that furloughs are again being issued.","Receives news of Nathaniel's hopes for a furlough or substitution; makes many references to their children; relays family, church and neighborhood news; sickness in the area continues, and the negroes are being hit hard; discusses schooling in the area; news of the crops is minimal; refers to troop movement and Nathaniel's move to Charleston, South Carolina; is angered at those young men escpaing military duty; mentions artillery fire in the area; refers to the \"sharp-shooters\" in Charleston; Beauregard (?) will save Charleston; states that \"our officers are strict;\" refers to the duties of her husband is performing; is quite worried about Nathaniel's health; refers to her chores at home; mentions a neighbor's trip to Petersburg and the Natural Bridge; the well-being of their negroes is discussed, as well as the trouble some negroes are causing; relays news of theft in the area; believes the war effort is still going well; reminds Nathaniel to avoid the temptation of alcohol.","Relays church news; refers to the well-being of friends and neighbors; home chores and laboring on the crops continues; mentions their daughter Minnie H. Watkins; refers to the emptiness of many local stores; schooling of the children continues; gives details of the trading being done at the \"Fork\" a local election is taking place; stealing is occuring by the female negroes; updates on their negroes are made; is having problems finding someone to manage the farm another year; refers to revivals taking place in the army; lectures her husband on attending his Bible class and on the evils of drinking; discusses Nathaniel's hopes of getting a furlough or substitute; relays news of General Beauregard's efforts at saving Charleston; fear of a \"great battle\" in Tennessee is growing; mentions a fight at Chattanooga (?); is pleased to learn Nathaniel has accepted a higher and less taxing position; is worried that he has sent to Jones' Island, \"the most dangerous place around Charleston.\"","Gives details of Richmond's and Petersburg's attempt to feed General Robert E. Lee's troops at Christmas; relays news of his condition to camp; is worried about the fact that their caretaker has been sent into the army; the number of furloughs granted has increased; is sorry to hear of the unrest in the neighborhoods; refers to the desertions being made to the enemy; there is a real need for more horses; asks for many provisions; the army appears to be still optimistic; gives instructions concerning his crops; refers to the intense fighting going on around him at Chaffin's Farm and Welson.","Refers to the fail of Atlanta; comments on recent Yankee advancements; the chase between Early (?) and Sheridan (?) is ongoing in his area; contemplates and reflects on the times they live in; wonders about the success of \"Old Bob\" (Robert E. Lee) and his tactics of war; refers to the plundering done by Yankees; the cost of a calvary are proving to be too much.","Is continuing his religious committment in camp; frequently comments on his hopes for a furlough or Nannie visiting; camp life is often discussed; advises Nannie on what to do with his crops and other farm matters; refers to the fail of Atlanta, Georgia, Savannah, Georgia, and possibly Petersburg, Virginia; spirits are still high and the number of desertations have lessened; is upset over the greed and corruptness spreading throughout the southern people and officers; negroe sales are becoming difficult; believes negroes should be fighting along with Confederate soldiers; flood damage is affecting travel; refers to talks and fears of Reconstruction and emancipation; a delay in payment is hurting the Confederate army; sharp-shooters are mentioned frequently; Richmond may have to be evacuated; feels the war will end soon; discusses weaknesses of the South; provisions are needed; rumors of an armistice are surfacing; feels President Lincoln is reloading his army; refers to General Wise and his hopeful speeches; the local railroads may be taken; gives advice on how to properly raise their daughter Minnie H. Watkins; fighting has increased in area; mentions an exchange of prisoners; refers to the strengths of the armies; news has spread of General Sherman and his march through the South; gives a description of General Robert E. Lee and his command.","Is frequently updated on family news; wishes his wife to visit him; due to the recent epidemic of measles, is worried about his daughter Minnie H. Watkins; feels the Southern people are not doing enough for the cause; is quite hurt by the conduct of his negroes at home; gives advice on his crops; asks for provisions; is worried over the disappearance of his negroes; the overuse of trains has slowed the mail; soldiers remaine determined; desertions have ceased; Richmond and Petersburg, Virginia, have artially have been evacuated; restraints have been placed on the press; worries about General Sherman are rising; relays news of religion in camp; rains are damaging the roads and is restricting the movement of troops; mentions a victory at Kinston (?); refers to North Carolina Governor Vance's appeal for provisions for General Lee's army; gives news of shelling incident in camp.","Relays news of his move from Petersburg, Virginia; refers to Early's (?) disasterous campaign in western Virginia; gives a description of camp life; there are a number of surrounding forces; sharp-shooters are constantly at work; gives farm advice.","Many railroads have been seized by the enemy; rumors are spreading of Yankees around Richmond, Virginia; it is rumored that General Sherman has been defeated; Confederate troops are hopeful; relays news of his regiment and their fighting; hopes to raise a negro regiment are rising; religious news in camp is discussed; relays news of his time of the picket line; heavy fighting continues around Petersburg, Virginia; refers to General Robert E. Lee's fight with General Sherman; the southern people put much faith in General Lee; intense shelling of cities are occuring; troops are encouraged by victory at Petersburg, Virginia.","Relays news of family visits; refers to health conditions; the Prince Edward County, Virginia cavalry is on display; gives update on crop conditions; insists that Nathaniel takes care of his tobacco; relays news of the commotion being caused by the freed negroes; are having many problems with the Yankees; likes President Andrew Jackson better than President Abraham Lincoln; Johnson understands the negro.","Relays farm news; health problems are prevalent in the family; children's progress in school is continuing; refers to religious event taking place; bankruptcies are spreading.","Is worried and anxious to hear from her family since the war has ended; relays news of sickness in the family; gives miscellaneous family news; life after war is rough; salaries are smaller and prices are higher; puts her faith in God.","Refers to problems Nathaniel is having with increasing debts; tells Nathaniel to put his faith in God; he is doing much better; has formed a Conservative Party in hopes of defeating the new Constitution of the Radicals; relays farm news.","Discusses his move to Farmville and 212 acre plantation he has acquired; matters are going well; refers to Nathaniel's debt problem and the sale of his land; invites Nathaniel and his family to live with him; complains of the cough and cold he has had since the war.","Mentions a compromise made with his creditors; the exchange of land, livestock, and money are involved; is taking advantage of the Bankruptcy Act; his family is sick with colds; prefers staying at his own home rather than moving in with Richard; hopes to open a little school and take in boarders.","Things are going well; gives news of family and friends; relays church news; is concerned about her garden and fowls; mentions how their daughter Minnie and Nannie are doing.","Relays news of his crops and her garden; refers to sicknesses in the neighborhood; updates her on the family and neighborhood news; mentions his involvement in the church; is having a problem with debts; drought conditions and later heavy rains damage his crops; refers to his tenant farmers and their inadequate work compared to slave hands; blames negroes and Yankees for the hard times; there is a lack of both old and new scholars; is unhappy to be separated from his wife and children; refers to the condition of his livestock; gives advice on the raising of their children; is busy organizing church records of membership.","Encourages Nathaniel to keep his land soley owned and not to go into partnership; mentions the numerous problems in the area all stemming from sickness and the Yankees; advises Nathaniel on his debt problems; they must all put their faith in God; death is running rampant through areas of Virginia; his own child had died; refers to the effects of the death of General Robert E. Lee; the search for wealth is overshadowing the need for character; mentions his dislike for the new state Constitution; gives crop news; discussses the many problems with finding labor; relays family news.","Refers to numerous family matters and chores; mentions the quiet Christmas they spent; discusses the health of the family; since negroes are moving further south, laborers are scarce; there is a shortage of ice; gives news of schooling in the area; the mild winter was appreciated.","Refers to the religious revivial in the area; comments on Nathaniel's debt problems; relays family news; drought conditions continue; their sisters are not well and have gone to certain springs to recover; mentions the celebration of their mother's 81st brithday; discusses their garden and livestock; relays crops news; there are a great many deaths around Farmville and Richmond, Virginia.","Is spending time at the spring to recover from her spell of pneumonia; she has also developed breast cancer but hopes the water will cure it; pleads with Nathaniel to watch over their mother.","Reports a death in the family; diptheria is taking its toll on the neighborhood; her health is improving; relays family news; mentions the status of their crops and livestock.","Refers to Nathaniel's school and thanks him for admitting Eddie (?); relays family news.","They are having trouble filling seats of administration in Formsville; carpet baggers and scalawags are only ones avaliable; gives his detailed advice on raising an orchard; relays crop news; the drought continues; his legal matters are not yet cleared up.","Was sorry to learn of the death of their child; instructs them to put their faith in God; is concerned with their sister Patty's recovery; relays church news.","Relays family news; mentions the chores keeping her busy at home; refers to the growth of Farmville, Virginia; congratulates him on the arrival of his new daughter; the weather has been bad; discusses Nathaniel and the teaching he's doing for her sons Eddie and Henry.","Is happy to hear of Nathaniel's good health; relays family news; mentions the growth of Farmville, Virginia; gives details on the schooling of the local children; there is a scarcity of laborers; refers to her chores at home; writes him a copy of a letter informing them of their sister's death; various members of the family are ridden with ailments.","Mentions the numerous chores her husband has recently given her; her health is suffering; relays news of their crops, garden and livestock; updates them on the family news; is upset that the family seldom sees each other.","Questions the progress made by his sons Eddie and Henry in at Nathaniel's boarding school; also inquires about the payment.","Discusses the health of the family; apparently Minnie's mother, Nannie V. Watkins, is accomodating a houseful of people; relays family news; is upset with the condition of her fowls.","Rainy weather is preventing planting; refers to the poor health of the children as well as other family members; relays news of family visits.","Gives details of her trip to visit her aunt and uncle, Nannie V. and Nathaniel V. Watkins; refers to Nathaniel's boarding school; relays crop news; Nathaniel feels he is extremely over-worked.","Updates her on the events at home; relays news of his tobacco crop; refers to the progress of his boarding school and other schooling in the area.","Nathaniel's continuous working is giving him health problems; they are living in extremely hard times; he must continue teaching due to the poor tobacco crops; relays miscellaneous farm news; gives details of event taking place at his club metting; mentions the difficulties in sending his daughter, Minnie H. Watkins to Farmville, Virginia, for schooling; his family is quite poor but happy; believes life for him is worse than life in Prince Edward County, Virginia; does not trust the corrupt railroads; gives advice on his daughter's studies.","Scope and Contents Describes, in detail, their little cousin Asa Watkins; relays family news and news of other children in the area.","Wishes she and her family would move back to Virginia and close to him; refers to the bad temperament of his son Asa; gives details on his garden; mentions how many beautiful children there are in his neighborhood.","Is sorry to hear of her mother's (Nannie V. Watkins) poor health; suggests more servants and family visits would help her; requests that Minnie come to school near him; is doing quite well due to good crops and good health; relays neighborhood and family news; despite the hard times they are keeping their spirits up in the area; mentions a meeting of the stockholders in the Richmond and Danville Railroad; hopes his son (Asa Watkins) will be a machinist as they are so desperately needed in the South.","Informs Nathaniel of the declining health and eventual death of their mother (?); recalls how blessed they were with good parents; refers to the many virtuous qualities held by their mother; refers to Nathaniel's offer to teach his children; relays the studies and future plans of his daughters; is sending his daughter to school in Lynchburg, Virginia, for music training; the hard times make it impossible to visit one another; the crops are poor in the surrounding country; gives family news; goes over financial matters with Nathaniel; mentions his numerous farm chores; prices are quite low for tobacco; refers to his mounting debts; the abundance of lawyers in Farmville, Virginia, is hurting his law business; refers to their quiet Christmas at home; is disgusted with the number of \"demagogues and negroes\" filling the legislature; fears Catholics will be next.","His financial problems continue; apparently, farther south, matters are a little better because speculation and development are higher; his farm is serving as an expense rather then a source of profit; must continue teaching to pay for farm expenses; refers to his recent nervous breakdown due to over-work; mentions the horrors of teaching; relays family news; although he would like to, he is too poor to relocate; refers to his crops of cotton, tobacco and molasses; mentions the upcoming railroad from Keysville (?) to Clarksville (?).","Is sorry to hear of Nathaniel's bad health; has been forced to give up his low profession and concentrate on his farming; mentions his poor health; refers to the troubles of their sister, Pattie Watkins Scott and the nursing of her husband (?); is now taking in boarders and is teaching; relays crop news; is getting poorer each year; refers to an attempt to form a Farmer's Club; deer hunting seems to be the last profitable venture in Virginia.","Gives details of the schooling and boarding of their children.","Relays family news; refers to their good cotton crop in the area.","Refers to her running the farm and matters of the household; is also maintaining a school in the house; mentions her declining appearance; has been forced to raise her step-son Emby (Scott) in a strange manner; gives details of her garden and livestock; is upset that she seldom sees her even closest family; refers to the declining health throughout the family.","Informs him of her father's (?) death.","Responds to Richard's request for a loan; refers to family illnesses; discusses her trip to Texas; apparently times in Texas are not as hard; also revisited Mobile and states its people are \"real Virginians.\"","Scope and Contents Thanks them for sending Emma Watkins to care for them while they are ill.","Refers to the loss of her daughter Lizzie and Nathaniel's son Charley R. Watkins; relays family news; mentions her family's religious practices; refers to the schooling of her children; times have been hard since the outbreak of the war; prices are higher and children are being forced to work; can no longer keep servants. Includes letter from Mary Ballantine, to her uncle, Nathaniel V. Watkins informing him of her sister Lizzie's death.","Wishes she could visit; relays family news; her health is improving.","Relays family news; are having a rough winter which is hurting their crop beds; refers to the schooling of their children; mentions the chores performed by the family.","Often mentions the prospect of Nathaneil's receiving a furlough; refers to a woman's chore of weaving at home; relays news of schooling going on; negroes are fortifying Raleigh, North Carolina; mentions her many chores at home; relays news of their crops and livestock; is relieved to learn that the Ironsides have been forced to leave the area of Charleston, South Carolina; relays family and neighborhood news; there apparently are a number of southern deserters; are having trouble with the theft of poultry in the area; refers to her Pa's effort to get him a substitute; believes the South is fighting God's war; fears Nathaniel will get too lazy; often refers to the progress of their children Charley R. Watkins and Minnie H. Watkins; is worried about Nathaniel's poor health; makes many references to their happy life before the war; is very upset at the number of men in the South escaping their military duty; is upset at the religious unrest in the South since the outbreak of war; relays news of sickness and death spreading throughout the neighborhood.","Encourages him to continue the study of his letters.","Relays family news both before and after the war; discusses money matters; relays news of their provisions in camp; refers to the South's greatest victory at Manassas, Virginia; although the Yankee army is rumored to be quite large, Nathaniel believes they are \"despirited and demoralized\" refers to success in Kentucky; makes references to General Robert E. Lee's expertise; believes an attack of Maryland, Ohio, and Pennsylvania is coming; refers to the North's destruction of Northern Virginia; puts his faith in God; relays news of his company's activities and camp life; is worried about the increased depreciation of Southern currency while prices of goods are still rising; they are suffering for supplies in Lee's army; relays religious news of the camp; gives advice on farm matters at home; mentions his long hours of picket duty; refers to the increased sickness of home.","Relays both good and bad news concerning crops in the area; discusses financial matters; wishes he could visit; refers to the problems of his livestock and negros eating away at his farm; relays news of his crops and livestock.","Refers to his son (Asa Watkins) and his numerous amusements; relays neighborhood news; is behind in his farm work; low tobacco prices add to the already hard times.","Refers to the increasing hard times they are living in; mentions the many demoralized Negroes; her children are frequently sick; sickness is prevalent throughout the South; relays family news; refers to the Southern hatred of Yankees.","Relays news of her caring for an ailing neighbor friends have also been wounded in battle; many horses are dying in battle; there has been an increase of sickness in area.","Scope and Contents An envelope for a weekly offering made by Nannie V. Watkins at Shiloh Presbyterian Church, two school compositions written by Minnie H. Watkins, an invoice of goods bought by Nathaniel V. Watkins, two news items reporting the death of Dr. Elisha Ballantine, a note written by a parent requesting prayer for their conversation, four items of miscellaneous verse and two unidentified fragments.","Including one written February 16, 1866, telling of \"poverty\" and \"straightened circumstances\" and one referring to the death of his mother, Mildred Morton Watkins.","Mentioning measles epidemic of 1858 which affected the health of 18 Negroes and his political views during the war. Also letter from Thomas W. Daniel, Monterey, Virginia, to his cousin, Nathaniel V. Watkins.","Washington College (Washington and Lee College), commenting on slavery and giving advice to his son at college. Also includes letter from Patty Watkins.","Other letters from his brother-in-law Elisha Ballantine, sisters Susan M. Watkins and Pattie Watkins.","Also letter from from Mildred S. Watkins to her granddaughter Minnie H. Watkins.","To his brother Nathaniel V. Watkins from Richmond, 1848, Prince Edward and Charlotte, 1848 and 1850, Philadelphia, 1854, and South Carolina, 1857; to his mother Mildred Morton Watkins from Cuba, 1858.","Includes letter from Nathaniel's mother (Mildred Morton Watkins).","Also letters from Mildred S. Watkins.","Sarah S. Skinner served as a governess in James B. Daniel's home in the 1850's, to Nannie (Daniel Watkin's) and from Martha H. Bliss, Shelburne, Vermont, to Nannie Daniel Watkins, Waterloo, North Carolina.","Including letter to Nancy Daniel Watkins from an old schoolmate about Sarah Skinner, a New England governess, letter from C. A. Watkins of Missouri to his cousin Richard Watkins, copy of will of Henry N. Watkins of Oldham, Prince Edward, copy of deed of five slaves to Nathaniel and Nannie Watkins by James B. Daniel, and letter from J. Morton to Richard Watkins.","Includes letters from Mildred R. Daniel, Lucy Jane Daniel, Charles Read Daniel, Martha E. Daniel, Jane E. Daniel, Patty Watkins, P. S. Daniel, Mollie O. Watkins and James N. Daniel. Also includes simplified genealogy.","Also letters from Nannie (Daniel) Watkins to father and mother.","Letter from ex-slaves who went to Tennessee with Mr. Barbes in 1875. Includes letters from Polly Graham (one of five slaves given to Nannie Watkins on her wedding day by her father James B. Daniel in 1859) and her daughters Martha and Sarah.","Includes a deed for slaves from Mildred S. Watkins, a receipt for the purchase of slaves from James B. Daniel and a receipt for the purchase of slaves from James B. Daniel and a receipt for the purchase of a female slave from G. A. Wilson.","Includes letter from Henry U. Watkins; Nathaniel Jackson; E. Ballantine; Benjamin S. Ewell; Michael DeVere, Edward H. Courtenay, Lawrence Smith (Professors at the University of Virginia); and Richard H. Watkins.","Special Collections Research Center","Ballentine family","Daniel family","Read family","Watkins family","Watkins, Nathaniel Venable","Ballantine, Elisha (Rev.)","Daniel, James B.","Read, Charles Lewis, 1794-1869","Sherrill, Nancy Read","Watkins, Richard H.","English"],"collection_title_tesim":["Nathaniel V. Watkins Family Papers, 1846/1889, bulk 1862/1865"],"collection_ssim":["Nathaniel V. 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His letters concern camp life, religion among the soldiers, his work as a clerk for courts-martial; and he gave directions to his wife concerning the management of their farm in Granville, North Carolina.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe collection also includes correspondence of other members of the Watkins family of Prince Edward County, Virginia and of the Daniel family of Granville County, North Carolina. Some letters concern and are written by Richard H. Watkins who served in the Prince Edward Dragoons, 3rd Virginia Cavalry and who was a farmer in Prince Edward County, Virginia during Reconstruction.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe collection includes letters concerning slavery before and during the Civil War as well as letters written from formerly enslaved persons. \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCharles Lewis Read is the father of Jane Eliza Read who married James B. Daniel. Their daughter, Nancy Venable Daniel, married Nathaniel Venable Watkins. Betsey Anne Ballentine was the sister of Nathaniel Venable Watkins.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAddition 2008.308 contains material for the Read, Daniel, Ballentine and Watkins families. The donor organized the papers and this order has been maintained.\u003c/p\u003e  ","\u003cp\u003eAsks cousin if he will act as agent for their joint property in Virginia; encloses ten dollars for taxes on this property; tells of wave of immigration to California and Oregon; inquires about prices of negro boys and girls in Virginia; states the price in Missouri; and says this it is too high there.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells of his arrival at the University, his course load and his lodgings, including his roommate, Mr. Tallaferro (?) of Tidewater; relates his impressions of the University and surrounding area; asks that his family write to him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes, rather disparingly, Christmas season in Prince Edward Court House; gives various items of family news; encourages Nathaniel to perservere in his studies at the University of Virginia; explains that Nathaniel has better future prospects than he does.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Tells of trains being occupied with troops heading toward Petersburg and for the Peninsula, therefore he may not be able to travel toward Petersburg or Richmond; reports rumor of fighting near Newport News, but states that no one known anything; hopes that God will bless his wife and children in this trial. Including letter from Nathaniel V. Watkins, Richmond, Virginia, to Nannie V. Watkins, Townesville, North Carolina, Sunday evening, including news of travel to Richmond and descriptions of his acquaintances. Note: Addressed in error to Townesville, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives description of his surroundings and plan for improving camp; talks of possibility of fighting soon on the Peninsula, Yorktown and of reinforcement of Fort Magruder; talks of the food available; describes the officers of his company; requests some items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes his activities, such as standing duty; talks of prayer meetings which are held in the tent of the Orderly Sergeant; states that most of the Officers are pious; writes of potential fighting on Peninsula; requests that his wife and children write him more often.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComplains that he has received no mail in a couple of weeks even though others receive it; talks of the fighting on the Peninsula and their role across the river in detail; mentions his feeling of indifference before battle; tells Nannie not to be alarmed by news in papers, but only to rely on word of those in his company; mentions his deep desire to see her and the children.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses possibility that the mail is responsible for his lack of letters; exhorts Nannie not to believe rumors in papers; states that troop morale is good and reinforcements come; mentions that all ladies have been banned from their lines and that most men are well; hopes that all is well at home; tells Nannie how important she is to him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTalks mostly about how much he misses Nannie; mentions possibility of fighting in Gloucester Point; states that all men are well except Johny Booker (?) who is being sent to Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes in great detail activities and fighting on the Peninsula; mentions the Yankees' use of hot air balloon and sighting of two war steamers. Including, April 13, 1862, acknowledges letter from Nannie, narrates Sunday's activities including preaching, Bible study and prayer meetings; tells Nannie to have her father take control of their farm; asks negroes at home and sends his love; mentions General Joseph E. Johnston, the Peninsula fighting and alledged Confederate victories in the West.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrites of his activities at home; asks father to visit him, says he is a good boy; illustrates letter with two small pictures.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges receiving his letters; asks for another letters soon; writes of visiting a sick friend; narrates several items of family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes his surroundings, the big (York) river and ships on the river; (does not mention the Peninsular campaign or his activities therein); asks Charley to watch out for his little sister, continue to learn, and to mind his ma and grandma. Illustrates bottom of letter with picture of a horse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives many details of everyday life; mentions that her mother is unwell; describes activities of two brothers also fighting in war; mentions a friend who might be converted.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives detail of his activities over the past few days; mentions enemy shelling of Confederate troops on Peninsula on Sunday evening perhaps to lower morale; tells of exchange of fire with enemy steamers; discusses increase in his relgious feelings due to his current situation. Including, April 16, 1862, acknowledges receiving Nannie's letter; thanks her for expressing her support of him and of his cause; asks about things at home on their farm; sends his love to the negroes; expresses feeling that he will be home in six months.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Asks Nannie to excuse the manner in which he writes as he is often interrupted by boys talking to him; acknowledges receiving her letter; tells of great joy in camp because almost everyone received mail; states that mail is an incredible morale booster; asks Nannie to have her and her childrens' photograph taken for him; mentions that Gloucester Point was quiet, but that there was heavy fighting on the Peninsula; reports figures of those killed and wounded on both sides; says that Colonel McKinney of the 5th North Carolina (?) regiment killed in the fight; reports that their fortifications are twice as strong as when he arrived three weeks ago; mentions his view of Yorktown, York River and the Yankee Fleet; gives entire menu of the day's meals in detail. Including April 19, 1862, mentions large amount of reinforcements arriving from the Army of the Potomac and that General Ambrose Powell or Daniel Harvey (?) Hill is in Yorktown; tells of arrival of another first rate married man in his company; relates camp stories; says that all men are well and that he would be enjoying camp life like the others if he had not left so much behind.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAll are well in camp except Daniel Booker who has the mumps; yesterday was a gloomy day for him, but that generally he feels as content and happy as others in the camp; asks for a bottle of ink and an ink stand; says that there is no news of interest because they do not know what is happening on the Peninsula; reports that he receives his Christian Observer regularly and enjoys it as it looks like home; describes a visit in Richmond as the cost of several purchases made there; comments on the cruelty of this war; asks for news of his children and negroes; explains decrease in their rations due to increase in army.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAll is quiet both in his camp and on the Peninsula; notes seeing many transports carrying Yankee soldiers on the river; asks for more news and details from home; mentions his lack of trust in newspaper reports; complains of constant noise, bustle and confusion; asks for more news from home; inquires about his negroes and exhorts them to keep everything straight; writes that he is sorry he didn't see them before he left; describes being shelled by Yankee steamers; mentions increase in religiousness of a friend.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses religious activities, such as Bible study and sermons, and mentions that several men have made confessions of faith; gives advice to Nannie on how to handle their separation, educate the children and states that they should be thankful for their fate which could be worse; states that Peninsula is still quiet, but that fighting must take place soon; the men are confident; says that Confederate lines are more strongly fortified than at Manassas and Centreville; army numbers eighty to a hundred thousand and is armed with enough amunition, cannons and artillery; mentions possibility of iron-clads; gives names of commaders-- General Joseph E. Johnston commands Army, General Hill the left wing resting on the York River, General James Longstreet the center, and General John Bankhead Magruder the right wing resting on the James River. Including letter dated April 28, 1862, exhorts Nannie to write longer letters and more frequently; gives detailed instructions for cultivation of his farm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes negative, poor morale of men after they heard news of New Orleans defeat; expresses disappointment at increasing amount of profanity among men and that this will not help their cause with God; tells of his visit to Yorktown and Captain Baskerville; states that men in Yorktown are in good spirits, but more exposed to the weather; writes of several religious activities; comments on the beliefs of his officers. Including letter, April 30, 1862, mentions that he could see the enemy when he visited York; states that tomorrow he will have been in the service for one month.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrites that they were issued muskets for a forced march; reports that they began the march, but turned back and now remain in camp; does not know reason for march; assures her he will be fine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives details of their march from Gloucester Point; describes hospitality of people of King and Queen County as they passed through; says he does not know reason for leaving the Point; tells of several deserters; gives his love to his family and says they should all be grateful (incomplete).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Now in the Army of the Peninsula, the Grand Army; describes various activities such as listening to sermons, visiting acquaintances in surrounding camps, bathing, and drilling; says his company has been divided into two-- one half, including our boys, to be left artillery, the other armed with muskets; mentions 18th Virginia Company and 23rd North Carolina Company; describes sight of six or seven thousand men on drill; reports that they are having an easier time in Light Artillery than the infantry have; knows nothing about whereabouts of army.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrites of news received for Peninsula campaign including names of those wounded in their community; gives much family news regarding illnesses, gardens, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes a miserable march and the manning of his gun; says that men stood the march well; says if he is made infantry he will attempt to transfer to another company; doesn't see how this force of eight or ten thousand can he whipped by any force. Including letter, April 18, 1862, gives instructions of where to write him; expresses concern for those at home due to outbreak of fever.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the situation in the camp; says that he and the men are well; states that he cannot visit Richmond as he must be accompanied by an officer and have a pass signed by his captain and by General Hill and General Robert Emmett Rodes and this is almost impossible; gives two reasons for officers wanting to keep men in camp-- impending battle and to keep men away from liquor in Richmond; states his desire and work to transfer to another regiment to be in artillery.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDissatisfied with his regiment because it is now infantry and because of selfishness at their captain; mentions also that he feels superior and better qualified than many of his officers; states that his friend Doc is at home on a 20 day furlough because of his dysentery (incomplete).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrites of his homesickness and concern that he loves her and his family too much, and that he would trade all the glories won in all battles for an hour at home with his wife and children; mentions health precautions of drying his feet well; writes again of his transfer attempts; says that he and most of the men have been suffering from diarrhea.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes in much detail, the daily activities of camp for the past three days; mentions a failed attempt to join an artillery unit. Including letter, May 28, 1862, gives instructions for care of farm; requests more news from home, tells of busyness of camp. Enclosure: Two newspaper clippings from the Central Presbyterian.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSays that he is in Richmond due to a pain caused by passage of gravel from the kidneys to the bladder, a routine and not serious problem among men in the army; mentions a skirmish near the Chickahominy River where the Yankees were whipped; says they have been getting enough to eat despite rumours to the contrary; says morale is good; they are confident of holding Richmond; the tide of victory has turned in their favor and war will be over in a short time; thanks God for protecting his health and family; relates story of a fight where thankfully his company was spared. Including letter, June 2, 1862.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges receipt of her letter of May 26 which encouraged him greatly; discusses his dislike of infantry service and desire to obtain a substitute; mentions that he has recovered from last week's illness; gives brief account of fighting on May 31 and June 1, Battle of Seven Pines (Fair Oaks), although his party escaped involvement; gives more instructions of management of his farm. Including letter, June 5, 1862, requests new pair of shoes and blacking. Including letter, June 6, 1862, requests chewing tobacco and a blanket; tells of his stay in Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions comfortableness of present camp compared to some others; describes in more detail the Battle of Seven Pines (Fair Oaks) on May 31 and June 1; notes location of enemy (Union troops); comments on what they gained-- 200 prisoners, a commissary, tents and some artillery; describes prisoners, says that they are not better educated and certainly not more moral than southerners; tells of eating oranges and drinking good coffee obtained from the enemy; mentions death of a man in his mess from having his leg amputated; says that he is very thankful that he was spared from battle; thanks wife and family for all their prayers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been transferred to Captain Bagby's company, Colonel Thomas Goode's Regiment Wises' Brigade; says he is now satisfied to be infantry because it is needed more and is happy to be out of the Chickahamoniy swamps; mentions that brother Dick's regiment is camped nearby and they have been able to see each other.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplains family's nighttime prayers for his (NVM) safety; gives news of family members; describes her activities at their farm and general farming conditions; mentions a man from Clarksville who was visiting and buying provisions for the government.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells of much sickness in camp which he had luckily escaped; mentions improvements of new location, especially availability of good food; discusses the fact that his regiment probably won't fight soon due to their weakened condition and lack of training in infantry; expresses thankfulness again that his company was spared involvement in the recent battle in which there was much loss of life; acknowledges receipt of wife's letter and praises her support; sends his love to his family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells of Doc's visit from Richmond, and thanks Nannie for the clothes and supplies she sent; repeats that it is impossible for him to get a furlough unless he becomes sick or obtains a substitute; gives a new address for his mail; exhorts her to write as often as possible, and to have faith that God's will will be done and will be good; acknowledges receipt of her letter and is sorry to hear that the negroes are sick with dysentery; gives instructions on the running of the farm; describes the helpfulness and attentiveness of woman and young girls with the sick in Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes in detail the health or sickness of various family members and friends; gives an acount of a recent battle (Battle of Seven Pines (Fair Oaks)) which appeared in a letter from brother Dick (Richard W. Watkins).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions that they have moved their camp a mile or so and are now on the James River; says that he likes his officers except for their profanity and that his new captain was generous in granting Johnny Booker a discharge and Abe suck leave; requests that she send Mr. Hayson some food to repay him for his kindness; mentions officers again and gives an unfavorable report, but does say that they are pious and allow the men religious freedom; states that things are run more efficiently with better food and medical care now that they have been fully reorganized; says that discipline is strict and duties light; feels that he is managing in the army better than he expected to; gives more instructions for the care of the farm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes a night reconnaissance maneuver to observe the enemies activity on the river (James); says that he enjoyed the experience and getting out of camp; tells of dream he had while sleeping out in the clover which reminded him of home; asks Nannie to write him; inquires after the activities and work on his farm; gives instructions for work to be done on the farm; writes that he is well and describes condition, illnesses and wounds of others; wishes he could be at home; discusses possibility that sickness in camp is a result of lack of vegetables in their diet; tells of eating half-ripe cherries for which he would have shipped his negroes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges receipt of her letter for which he had been waiting for a long time; expresses concern for her health; exhorts her not to conceal her problems from him; mentions that he would prefer it if she would live at the farm if she is not too lonely as it would be better for the negores; expresses his growing disgust with army life, the injustices and officers failing in their duties to their men; says he is lucky to be removed from the main body of the army because he is able to get plenty of butter, chicken; gives prices of several food items; says he doesn't understand why there is so little fighting, while men wait ready and die of exposure; describes building of fortifications at Chaffin's Bluff; gives detailed instructions for the running of the farm; sends his love. Includes a postscript from June 27 with news of a friend.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives more news from camp; acknowledges receipt of her letter of June 19; sends his love to his family and negroes. Letter is virtually illegible; ink is extremely light.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells that his regiment avoided a great battle yesterday which occured 2-3 miles down the James River (one of Seven Days' Battles-- on June 30 June McClennon inflicted heavy losses on the Confederates while withdrawing across the Chickahominy River to a new base at Harrison's Landing on the James) because they were on pickett duty; mentions that there has been heavy fighting for the past week; hopes that they are demoralizing McClellan's army and that this will end the bloodshed; notes that he takes meals with overseer's family when he comes out on pickett; thanks God that he was spared; exhorts Nannie to have faith that all will be well; sends his love; gives news of some comrades.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates that he has returned to camp and received her letter; details the battle which raged from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a short intermission; notes that there is no definite word on the result, but he does not think they gained much; hopes that they will meet again soon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates that enemy has been driven back and demoralized; says that losses have been estimated at not less than 10,000; writes that his regiment has not participated in any of the battles; describes a feeling of pain he has due to his separation from his family; wishes the North would realize the impossibility of conquering the South; describes strength of the position of fortifications at Chaffin's Bluff; requests news from home about their reaction to the battles and about the farm and family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses his weariness with the war and his desire to return home; states that he thought that furloughs would be possible after the battle (Seven Days' Battles) because McClellan's forces should no longer pose a threat; adds that McClellan's forces were not as devastated as he had first thought; discusses the slow mail service; writes that there were no religious services this Sunday; adds that there have been services off and on in the past, but nothing regular since they left Gloucester Point; states that there is a ditching party working this Sunday, but fortunately he has never been asked to work on the Sabbath; laments that they have been without a regular chaplain; feels that this would aid the men immeasureably; sees the army as a great missionary field; requests a pair of shoes and a box of blacking; sends his love.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges receipt of her letter of June 19; notes that the difficulty with the mail must be near her; states how thankful and uplifted he was to receive such an ecouraging letter full of news from home; gives thanks that he and their friends have been spared from the battle and sickness; requests that Nannie answer his former questions about the farm; gives detailed instructions on things to be done on the farm; writes that they are now moving one mile to a nicer campsite; believes that McClellan's forces are stronger than the papers admit, but demoralized; tells how he and Doc (his friend) often exchange letters and talk about their wives which keeps their spirits up; sends love to family and friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges receipt of her letter of July 3; thanks her for answering his questions; requests that she answer his remaining questions; writes that it is impossible for him to get a furlough at present because there are many sick in his company and regiment; states that eight men died in the last nine days; adds that most of their men have been absent from home much longer than he has; asks her to kiss the children for him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses his application to Colonel Goode, through his Lieutenant for a furlough; states why it was denied; mentions that he will not despair yet; mentions that he is in very good health and that the new cause of sickness is fever; states that since he cannot come home she must bring the children to Richmond to see him; mentions that they do receive visitors at the camp. Including letter, July 13, 1862, writes of his Sunday spent on watch in the country; laments that he is cut off from all religious priviledges; thanks Nannie for sending so much news of home; hopes that their time will come soon to see each other. Enclosure: July 7, 1862. Pattie Watkins, at Mount Pleasant, Prince Edward County, Virginia, to her brother, Nathaniel V. Watkins. Details the sickness, care and death of their niece Mildred from diptherla; writes how much good it does both her and their mother to receive his letters; gives news of sickness, wounding and death of neighbors and friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes his conversation with Colonel Goode and aborted trip to Richmond in search of a furlough; writes that he has asked Mrs. Howlson to ask the Secretary of War about his case; mentions that after denying his furlough, Colonel Goode made a visit to Mecklenburg; believes that McClellan will make one more effort to take Richmond before giving up, either from the James RIver or from Fredricksburg, or attempt to cut off Petersburg; describes everyday camp life; feels that is a splendid gymnasium for young men and invalids. Includes letter, July 17, 1862, mentions another death from sickness; requests that his son, Charley, write to him; gives some instructions for the farm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter almost completely illegible.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes another attempt to attain a furlough; requests that his wife look into finding a substitute for him as others have them; says he would be able to bear army life better if he could get home for a week every five months or so; tells of his activities in camp; states that the war in Virginia is quiet at this time.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses his latest attempt to gain a furlough which was unsuccessful; again asks Nannie to seek a substitute for him and also ask her father's advice on the subject; complains about being kept in camp when they are doing so little, only drilling and ditching; states that they have meat about once a week, otherwise they mostly eat bread. Including letter, July 26, 1862, telling of the hot weather; states that the Yankees must be suffering more from it; writes that General Wise would not let them ditch during the worst of it. Letter is unfinished.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges receipt of three letters from Nannie in six days; thanks her and reminds her how much they encourage and help him; tells of the captain's brother who has been spending a great deal of time at their camp both preaching and handing out tracks (tracts); describes the rotation of guard duty; writes of attempts to start a Bible study and prayers at night in the tents, but adds that there are too many interruptions to make this possible; describes Sunday's dinner. 3 pp. AL. Including ALS, [July 28, 1862], adding that he would give anything to see his family, but that a furlough, even if a substitute is provided, is out of the question at present; writes that he likes the idea of Nannie coming to Richmond and bringing the children, as he might be able to meet her there for a day.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrites that her letters bring him much joy and that his happiness depends on her; adds that he would love to see Minnie (his daughter) as she learns to walk and talk; states thay he would still rather see his wife than anyone else. Including letter, July 30, 1862, discussing his lack of ability to concentrate due to the crowds of men who often engage in profane talk even though he is in one of the most moral companies; describes being interrupted by the field artillery Wise's Brigade which were practicing nearby; tells her about artillery and how the guns work; adds that he is glad she is not home alone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrites that he keeps all her letters and often re-reads them when he doesn't get new ones; describes the say as rainy; adds that his tent is often crowded and he is growing to hate crowds; discuss the arrival of some good food; asks Nannie to send him a box of fruit and vegetables from home to Richmond through a friend there; tells the prices of food stuffs which he feels are high; notes that due to presence of a large army in the area it is difficult to obtain food stuffs; Instructs Nannie on what to do with his flock of sheep on their farm. Including letter, August 1, 1862, reporting that he was awakened the previous evening by gunfire down the river and sending his love to his family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges receipt of Nannie's letter and is glad because she thought that perhaps Nannie or Nathaniel were sick; discusses sickness of their brother, Dicks, also a soldier and illnesses of friends, neighbors, and relatives; describes their new Methodist preacher; states that she likes their refugees very much; discusses crops; sends her love.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Relates his growing disatisfaction with life as a soldier, the profanity around him and their idleness during the day; writes that he feels like a dying man who must fight in order to keep from smothering. Including letter, August 4, 1862, mentions again the captain's brother who has his headquarters at their camps and distributes tracks to soldiers; again asks Nannie to send him a box with fresh food which is not available in camp; hopes that Aunt Mary will do as his wife has done and entrust the care of \"her boysamp; to the heavenly Father; writes about the Sunday sermon; wishes she could have heard it; asks Nannie to encourage preacher to divide time between their camp and another; says that it would do the men good because although most of the privates and some officers are Christians, the regimental officers are profane and godless men; sends his love.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrites regarding the condition of Henry who is sick; feels that he should stay in camp until he is well enough to travel; gives news of Daniel Booker who is on sick leave from the regiment; states that his is recovering nicely; discusses the prices and condition of crops in the area; mentions his visit to Nancy (Nathaniel's wife) and children; gives his regards to Dock and Sam.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges receipt of several letters; writes that he is on picket to stop soldiers from stealing fowl; describes activities of regiment; likes peacefulness of forest; wishes Nannie could be with him; discusses again whether it is right to get a substitute; says he does not regret joining the Army and that every man should do his part; states that he is happy with his company; desires only to do his duty and then come home not to win military fame; writes of his new found love and appreciation for his wife; wishes he could be with her. Including letter, August 8, 1862, describing Boulware's farm. (Incomplete.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Notes that they have been living better due to some reinforcements from King and Queen County; discusses Nannie's moving to live with her father. Including letter, August 10, 1862, discussing the receipt and distribution of the boxes of fresh fruit and vegetables which Nannie had sent; mentions the Sunday sermon; speaks of a rumor he'd heard that said he had been discharged from the Army. Including letter, Nathaniel V. Watkins, at Camp Chafin's Farm, to his son Charley Watkins, August 9, 1862, describing his life around camp and asking Charley to be a good boy and learn to read and write.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates that he will only be able write short notes for a few weeks as he will be occupied as recorder for court marshall proceedings with General Evans as president of the court; writes that here had been considerable movements of troops in all directions, but he has not yet heard what it means; describes the passing through of about 140 Yankee officers on their way to be exchanged; sends his love.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates that she thought he had been sick or transferred to Jackson; writes that she is relieved he has not been; states her gratfefulness for his letters which are so full of love and encouragement; gives news from home, especially of children's activities; mentions that she will attempt to persuade Mr. Hines to go to her husband's camp as a regular preacher; agrees that the Army is a good opportunity to do good; says that the negroes would like to have been at the sermon and meeting he mentioned in his last letter; states that she is happy that he is where he is; believes it is Providence and that all is in God's hands.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrites about how it seems that everyone has gotten home except he; feels that this separation has caused them to recognize and appreciate their love; states that the court marshall is not keeping him as busy as he had anticipated; mentions possibility of Nannie meeting him in Richmond. Including letter, August 15, 1862, describing a good dinner he had the evening before; requesting Nannie to send stewed tomatoes; adding that his regiment is the only one to be doing detached work, the others have all been sent to Jackson; writes that the enemy soldiers are of the lowest classes and that they cannot possibly know the devastation of war which has all been fought on southern soil; wishes for peace now; inquires about his crops.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses court marshall cases which are keeping him busy; writes of box full of food which sis[ter] Sue sent; believes that his battalion is being kept by the river for defensive purposes; writes that their separation is becoming harder to bear, notes that he has not been home because he has been blessed with health; believes that they will remain stationary for at least a month otherwise all the court marshalls would not be being held.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the progression of the war; mentions that a North Carolina Brigade (Martin's) is on opposite side of the river; feels that Yankees are waiting for reinforcements before they strike; notes that their numbers are increasing too, but he is not sure where they are coming from; says that he has been feeling a but sick, but it is nothing serious; requests some items he will be needing for the winter; company is again feeling up to par; wishes he could be home for the coming winter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVery pleased to have acquired a new tent, which sleeps four comfortably; remarks how well a soldier sleeps; acknowledges receiving her letter of August 14, 1862; this is a lonesome and empty year for him; Doc (?) has been offered the appointment to Lt. General of the 25th North Carolina regiment, but has not accepted yet; rest of army has moved to other side of river, and their regiment is the last remaining area; Yankee troops have given up the fight for Richmond from below; McClellan has moved his base; says that he is feeling much better since he wrote last; acknowledges receiving letters from Daniel (?) and Mr. Booker (?), who speak of despair in the country; does not yet know when a furlough will be offered to him, but he receives one day in winter; remembers fondly days of abusing the Yankees; sends his love.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges receiving her letter of August 27, 1862; glad to have heard from Martha (?); Doc (?) did accept his newly assigned post and is now in Richmond; begs his wife to tell him if troubles arise at home; concerned with their runaway slave Tommy; gives some suggestions for the upcoming harvest; her Pa (?) might consider getting more help, because the negroes \"for their own sakes\" should not be left alone; has received a two day pass and will be going to Richmond to get away from camp; wishes he could break the blockade and go home; asks if his wife and children might come to Richmond; thinks it would be best to sell crops for cash to the neighbors; no war news to report; sends his love.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHappy to hear he has received the box of vegetables so soon; their borther Dick visited but was not looking well; Dick did get several new recruits among the prisoners; illness has struck hard amny of their friends and cousins, but their neighborhood and immediate family are fairing well; have had some severe rains which have damaged Mr. Redd's (?) tobacco crop, but the corn crop is excellent; fruit is scarce, partly due to a drought; Horace Booker (?) was involved in the Battle of Cedar River, and took General Prince.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpeaks of the children Charley and Minnie and how they are handling the situation; fears Minnie may forget him; hopes the war does not continue though Lincoln's administration as some tell her; she misses him and sends her love. Including letter from Charley Watkins, to his father, Nathaniel V. Watkins, is having a good time at his grandpa's but misses his father.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerned with certain aspects of the war; relays news of family and friends; gives details of crop situations.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelays news and health of family and friends; news of the battles of Manassas and Warrenton Springs have reached the family; gives details of crop situations.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes his camp life and the wildlife surrounding the camp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerned with his continued denial of a furlough; troubles with the mail service are arising; advises his wife on farm matters and especially on crops of tobacco and wheat; problems concerning his slaves and their runaway slave Tommy are mentioned; also discusses using negroes in camp; describes his abundance of free time in camp; his court work continues; descriptions of the camp, camp members, and surrounding area are made; camp provisions are discussed, such as various clothing and food stuffs; many religous functions are taking place in the camp; mentions battles and fighting around Williamsburg, Manassas, Harper's Ferry, and Washington; mentions uprisings in both Kentucky and Missouri; prisoner exchanges are taking place; believes peace is coming soon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFears spread of diptheria, scarlet fever, and measles; conveys news of family and friends; news that corn and tobacco crops are doing well; detailed descriptions of making cloth and dyeing are given.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning a request for a furlough.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChances for a furlough are becoming slim; sickness, namely remittent fever has hit the camp as well as himself; camp life such as new housing, company provisions, and numbers of news arrivals is discussed; mentions that provisions such as warm clothing are needed from home; concerned with the sale of his slave Tommy; news of the war is increasingly discouraging; details of a new exemption bill are discussed; resuming his work with the court; advises his wife on crops of tobacco and wheat as well as their orchard of apples and peaches; pros and cons of using a substitue are given.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas sent him the provisions he requested; suggests he should transfer to the Prince Edward cavalry, under the command of General J. E. S. Stewart (Stuart); relays family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAttempts boosting his morale and advises him on his problems with getting a furlough; fears that the Yankees will attempt cutting off Richmond from the rest of the South; suggests he not purchase any more slaves and instead should invest in land which is more valuable; slaves as a property are uncertain; relays family news, health of negroes and children.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelays family news; mentions Brother Dick's opinion of General \"J. E. B.\" Stewart (Stuart) and his raids into Pennsylvania; sickness is hitting friends and family hard; there is a spirit of marrying about; prices for tobacco are high; there is a real need for salt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSees no signs of war ending any time soon, and in fact, the North seems even more united; news concerning his negroes is discussed in detail; obtaining a substitute does not look possible at the present time; their new housing has been completed; they are starting up a literacy club to pass time; the weather is getting worse; discusses his limited company duties; describes the court in which he works, speaks of slave use in camp and at the court; relays news of friends in his company; religious events which occur in camp are explained; has been quite depressed; glad to hear of his wife's growing independence; worried about hs mounting debt; gives farm advice; asks for certain provisions from home; frustrated with his continued denial of a furlough; troubles with the mail continue; tells of the blockading of the James River by using both \"sharp-shooters\" and submarine batteries; discusses the extensive ditches and breastworks surrounding Richmond; wishes to sell 300-350 of his 1200 acres; there is no news concerning military battles; mentions the Charlotte cavalry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs very concerned with the fact that his wife has been ill; seeks his wife's advice in many matters; while there is an abundance of clothing, the scarcity of shoes is an extreme problem; unless he receives a furlough, is determined to leave the service; continued improvments in camp are carried out; is quite critical of certain commanders; describes religious activites in camp; relays news of his tobacco crop and its going rate; still eager to sell some of his land and pay off his debt; gives details concerning their literary club; discusses, in detail, their execution of firing drills; mentions the Seven Pines; is coping with the bad weather rather well, unlike the negroes in camp; complains about provisions of beef, pork, and lack of butter and sugar; postage is getting high; frequent resignations of generals are taking place; Pickett's division is moving from Richmond to Charleston, South Carolina; signs of peace are becoming more apparent; there are wide-spread rumors of disaffection in the Northwest; gives advice concerning farm and crop trip are given; refers to his stopping at the Wolf Trap depot; (?) in his part of the army; refers to the Southern Literacy Messenger and claims it is a very good paper; Yankees have crossed at Fredricksburg, Virginia and there is a threatened advance being made by Burnside [?]; troops in Richmond and Petersburg are being moved to aid Gen[eral] Lee; there is also action taking place on the James River.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks advice on certain family matters; relays family news; dyptheria is becoming quite common among children; tells of troubles with certain negroes as well as the use of negroes in fortifying Weldon; relays facts of a neighbor's will, including provisions for his children and negroes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelays news of brother Dick and his fellow soldiers running the blockade for cheaper provisions; updates her on family news; both the weather and roads are poor; refers to the Prince Edward cavalry and the Lee Guards; the weather is contributing to an increase in poor health.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelays news of their mother's illness as well as other family matters; the poor weather is contributing to an increase in illnesses; refers to the Prince Edward troop and Lee Guards.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFears his children will forget him; writes of the camp surroundings and the \"big guns;\" wishes his son to learn his letters; has sketched a rough picture of a sickly dog they named Yankee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning his activities at home.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs delighted to hear that his wife's health is improving; his chances for a furlough are increasing with the new lottery system; gives details of their shrinking Bible classes and prayer meetings in camp; artillery work is being done around camp; the weather continues to cause problems, especially to their new housing; gives details of the camp's winter provisions; relays stories of his times on guard duty; the size of their company continues to grow; comments on the lack of gentleman remaining in the camp; makes other judgements of camp companies; there is little going on, in and around camp; the mood in camp seems to be low; his health is generally good; gives advice to his wife concerning the next season's crops as well as possible land sale; is attempting to acquire a little negro to care for his wife while she is recovering; their daughter Minnie has also apparently been ill; recommends his wife acquire the Southern Literacy; is unhappy to learn that some of his negroes have been drafted to work on fortifying Weldon; a land dispute has erupted at home which he believes his wife can handle; Southern women will have to accept more responsibility when the war is over; prospects for peace are brightening, possibly by late spring or summer; it is believed also that Lee's army is in better health and spirits than it has ever been; there is a good deal of movement occurring with the Confederate troops; gives details of numerous army and especially naval victories for the South; the union army is rumored to lose 300,000 men by May 1, due to the end of their terms; there is also unrest growing in the northwest and Kentucky, due in part to the raising of black troops; the enemy has also given up on the idea of taking Richmond by way of Fredricksburg. 8 items, ALsS; 2 items, ALs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs worried about the late snow, which is proving harmful to their livestock and planting; whooping cough is running rampant among the negores; and they are beginning to get ill as well; relays family news; understands brother Nathaniel V. Watkins has bought a furlough; gives account of brother Dick's (?) charge of a regiment of Yankees; has heard news of friends in the north; refers to the gratifying tobacco prices in the region.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComments on making it through the extremely harsh and wet winter, which has put off planting; understands he has received a furlough; they are having problems with the spread of whooping cough.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives a detailed account of brother Dick and his brigade's attack on a Yankee party; this attack was under the command of a General Fitz Lee; refers to a battle at Kelly's Ford, where the Confederate troops did not fare so well; relays news of family and friends, including those who have been wounded and killed; refers to charges made by the Prince Edward Cavalry, and the reactions made by General Jeb Stuart; the family is suffering with colds and the whooping cough; the children, especially the negro children, are suffering the greatest.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs upset that he has not received a letter from her as of late; fears the problem lies with the postal service; bustle and confusion are present in his quarters; changes with leadership are occurring in camp; the Confederate army is in desperate need of naval officers; has been in the service for a year now and is growing quite tired of army life; desperately wishes war would end; relays news of certain camp members; gives details of recently received packages from Richmond; receives a furlough for the 16th of March; health continues to be well; states that recruiting is a suitable way for officers to receive long furloughs; there are few men left to recruit, due to the new Conscript Act; weather improves but then grows worse again; no fighting is expected in the area; there is a growing tiredness of war, yet pride keeps the soldiers loyal; relays details of his return to camp; have been given permission to cultivate their own gardens; his faith in God is growing stonger; asks for provisions from home; as well as news concerning his farm; is growing quite worried over the spread of diptheria among children; provisions in camp are becoming scarce; gives his wife some farm advice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDue to the weather, the camp, especially the roads, need work; has cut down on his chewing of tobacco at his wife's request; provisions in camp continue to worsen; he refuses to eat any of the meat supplied to the camp; due to the weather and condition of the roads, there is little movement among the armies; have kept the enemy in check during the winter; the cases of diptheria have begun to lessen, and he hopes his family is doing well; planting in the surrounding area has begun.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegretfully informs him of the death of their son Charley R. Watkins.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelays news of health of family and friends; is concerned about Nannie V. Watkins and her health; the children there are finally getting over the whooping cough, but now suffer with cases of chicken pox and scarlet fever; the planting of their crops has begun; gives details of a cavalry unit from South Carolina which was stationed near their home; speaks, in detail, of a southern sympathizer in Baltimore.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWas sorry to learn of the death of his son Charley R. Watkins, but is happy to hear that his daughter Minnie H. Watkins was feeling better; gives details of how Nannie V. Watkins is reacting to Charley's death; is grateful that God has spared his own family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWas very sorry to hear of Charley R. Watkins's death; the children there have nearly recovered from the whooping cough.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms him that their orders to evacuate the bluff have been cancelled; expresses his regrets at Charley R. Watkins's death; wishes him well and hopes he enjoys his stay at home.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAttempts desperately to console him; knows how he feels, because her child Lilie (?) also has passed away; hopes the area's health will improve with the coming of warmer weather.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWas shocked and upset to learn of his son Charley R. Watkins's death; attempts comforting Nathaniel; writes of his service in the cavalry and the state of the Confederate troops; states what a great negative effect the death of General \"Stonewall\" Jackson has had on the army; gives details of General \"J. E. B.\" Stuart and his attempts to raise a large cavalry force, including his own, the Hampton brigade, and Fitz Lee's brigade; writes of the difficulties in acquiring newspapers; it has been rumored that Lincoln has called out an additional 500,000 troops; refers to his service on a board which examines and condemns horses which are unfit for service.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInsists that Nannie come and stay with her; relays news of the family; the children there are getting well again; writes of the religious services held in the area; the crops in the area are suffering from a lack of rain; it's been very cool and dry; it seems to be more difficult acquiring furloughs; is having trouble getting summer cloth woven in time.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes Nannie V. Watkins will come for a visits and that he will be able to join her; a hailstorm has damaged the wheat and watermelon crops; the corn crops are doing well; the health of the family is generally good; states that she will be sending him provisions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Wishes to visit her sister-in-law Pattie Watkins but thinks it wise to wait until late July or August, when they should be over the whooping cough; their daughter Minnie H. Watkins had again taken ill but has fully recovered; have commenced cutting wheat but the rain is slowing them down; the crops of corn and pumpkin are doing well; refers to soldiers running the blockade and confiscating Yankee provisions; relays news of family and friends; the neighborhood id getting healthy again; deeply mourns the death of their son, Charley R. Watkins; gives details of church services held in the area; states how much his family, the Smileys (his overseer), and his negroes love and miss him; refers to her boarding of Confederate soldiers; has had a problem with one of the negroes burning down his house; is ashamed of the luxury in which she lives compared to the hardships soldiers must face; assumes he is keeping up with his Bible class; expresses her dislike for the \"drinking and profane officers;\" mentions the task of exchanging their wool for cotton; Smiley (their overseer) has been possibly ordered into service, and Nannie will have to watch over the farm; will send him the shoes he needed; has heard that the war effort is going well; Grant is weakening in the west and Lee is in control of the east; is hopeful about their success at Vicksburg and their holding of Fredericksburg; refers to the tyranny of the Yankee troops and the actions taken against the Southern civilians; expresses doubt concerning the actions of West Tennessee; God will see the South through the war and deliver them the victory; the prospects for peace are very bright.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives details of his return to camp following his short furlough; travelled with 500 Yankee prisoners which were to be exchanged; refers to the Yankee raids in VIrginia; his duties in camp have increased; the victory at Fredricksburg was both a boost and damaging to the Confederate troops, due to the death of \"Old Stonewall\" discusses his chances of acquiring another furlough; refers to the dependent condition of their negroes; all the men in camp are in fine spirits; wishes to invest his money in Confederate bonds; is interested in the movement of Pickett's division; poor provisions are being offered to many companies; believes war will end by late summer; writes about various camp members and friends; fears there may be another battle at or near Fredricksburg soon; General Robert E. Lee is increasing his cavalry forces; refers to the numerous Confederate victories; relays the experiences of a Confederate prisoner's stay in a Yankee camp; it is rumored that Yankee's are holding 7,000 negroes on Canary Island; states the Quarter Master is quite inefficient; refers to a Congressional Act concerning provisions for paying off debts; in anxious to hear of matters concerning his farm and crops; fears for the wheat crops in the South; wishes his wife to visit his sisters in Prince Edward County, Virginia; misses his son, Charley R. Watkins, very much; needs provisions from home.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Relays family news; gives her reactions to the fall of Vicksburg; refers to the wet and warm weather which kept them from working on the crops; due to the rainy weather, the rivers are impassable; gives details of a company of soldiers and their stay overnight; one of the neighbor's negro woman has run off; have commenced weaving their cotton; are experiencing little ailments, but are generally in good health; wishes he would visit. Including letter from Millie Watkins, to her brother, Nathaniel V. Watkins. Is a little under-the-weather but will write soon and wishes him to do the same.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThere was a massive transport of Confederate troops to Richmond, due to a new Yankee advancement on the capital; refers to a Yankee attack of a bridge over the Southhanna River; does not speak well of the general in charge at Richmond; fears Richmond may be taken; states that Southerners are much too secure in their thoughts and actions; is hopeful now that Robert E. Lee has entered Pennslyvania; gives details of a North Carolina cavalry unit's stay at their farm; Robert E. Lee's invasion of Pennsylvania is believed to be going well; papers of both the North and South are writing in terms of peace; men returning home for horses are not finding this task easy; has learned that Vicksburg has fallen; there South must put their faith in God and assume He will make the right decision; is disgusted with those who feel the South will lose; is relieved to hear that Lee has recrossed the Potomac; the Southern people are growing tired of the war; it is rumored that Yankees are advancing on Weldon; refers to President Jefferson Davis' proclamation calling for another day of fasting and prayer; frequent raids are being made by the Yankees; fears defeat; the extreme amounts of rain are causing problems with the crops; gives details of the neighbors; often refers to her dead son Charley R. Watkins and their daughter Minnie H. Watkins; relays news of their family and friends, as well as the ailments afflicting them; have begun hiving bees; gives news of church matters; conveys news of the livestock; mentions the scores of family and friends killed, wounded or taken prisoner at the Battle of Gettysburg; rivers have become impassable; there are many cases of theft occurring; gives details of her visit home to Brookland [?]; refers to the work being done by the negroes; a survey and sale of a parcel of his land has taken place; refers to the cruel treatment exercised on a neighbor's negro.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelays details of a visit by relatives; recent deaths and illnesses affecting friends and family are discussed; facts concerning the schooling in the area are given; refers to the numerous soldiers killed in \"the Battle\" (of Gettysburg); relays church news; mentions that state of their vegetable gardens; hopes he is over his chills.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs quite worried about the sickness prevailing within her family; distemper; has killed a great number of their cows and oxen; their crops are suffering as much as she assumes they are in North Carolina; refers to the neighbors aiding them with their recent problems; relays news of visits by family and friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRansom (?) has driven the Yankees from Weldon (?); is becoming increasingly impatient for the end of the war; they have heard gunfire nearby; the war effort is not going well; refers to a gunboat battle on the James River; recounts again how many of their friends were killed in the Battle of Gettysburg; hopes for an exchange for those soldiers who were taken prisoner; believes the South must once again renew their faith in God if the war is to be won; refers to the upcoming \"fast day\" and hopes it will be faithfully observed; is quite worried about her husband and \"the chills\" which he has been experiencing; mentions frequently the number of friends who are coming down with dysentery, diptheria, and typhoid fever; gives a detailed account of recent deaths; recent church news is given; the schooling of the local children has once again commenced; gives a detailed account of the progress in their crops of wheat, corn, tobacco, and oats; there is a shortage in their stock of sheep as well, due to the stealing of the sheep by runaway negroes; often mentions their daughter Minnie H. Watkins; is considering visiting family in Prince Edward County, Virginia; refers to the necessity of weaving their own cloth; mentions the increasing number of robberies in the area including the illegal entry into their own home; is delighted to learn that furloughs are again being issued.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceives news of Nathaniel's hopes for a furlough or substitution; makes many references to their children; relays family, church and neighborhood news; sickness in the area continues, and the negroes are being hit hard; discusses schooling in the area; news of the crops is minimal; refers to troop movement and Nathaniel's move to Charleston, South Carolina; is angered at those young men escpaing military duty; mentions artillery fire in the area; refers to the \"sharp-shooters\" in Charleston; Beauregard (?) will save Charleston; states that \"our officers are strict;\" refers to the duties of her husband is performing; is quite worried about Nathaniel's health; refers to her chores at home; mentions a neighbor's trip to Petersburg and the Natural Bridge; the well-being of their negroes is discussed, as well as the trouble some negroes are causing; relays news of theft in the area; believes the war effort is still going well; reminds Nathaniel to avoid the temptation of alcohol.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelays church news; refers to the well-being of friends and neighbors; home chores and laboring on the crops continues; mentions their daughter Minnie H. Watkins; refers to the emptiness of many local stores; schooling of the children continues; gives details of the trading being done at the \"Fork\" a local election is taking place; stealing is occuring by the female negroes; updates on their negroes are made; is having problems finding someone to manage the farm another year; refers to revivals taking place in the army; lectures her husband on attending his Bible class and on the evils of drinking; discusses Nathaniel's hopes of getting a furlough or substitute; relays news of General Beauregard's efforts at saving Charleston; fear of a \"great battle\" in Tennessee is growing; mentions a fight at Chattanooga (?); is pleased to learn Nathaniel has accepted a higher and less taxing position; is worried that he has sent to Jones' Island, \"the most dangerous place around Charleston.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives details of Richmond's and Petersburg's attempt to feed General Robert E. Lee's troops at Christmas; relays news of his condition to camp; is worried about the fact that their caretaker has been sent into the army; the number of furloughs granted has increased; is sorry to hear of the unrest in the neighborhoods; refers to the desertions being made to the enemy; there is a real need for more horses; asks for many provisions; the army appears to be still optimistic; gives instructions concerning his crops; refers to the intense fighting going on around him at Chaffin's Farm and Welson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to the fail of Atlanta; comments on recent Yankee advancements; the chase between Early (?) and Sheridan (?) is ongoing in his area; contemplates and reflects on the times they live in; wonders about the success of \"Old Bob\" (Robert E. Lee) and his tactics of war; refers to the plundering done by Yankees; the cost of a calvary are proving to be too much.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs continuing his religious committment in camp; frequently comments on his hopes for a furlough or Nannie visiting; camp life is often discussed; advises Nannie on what to do with his crops and other farm matters; refers to the fail of Atlanta, Georgia, Savannah, Georgia, and possibly Petersburg, Virginia; spirits are still high and the number of desertations have lessened; is upset over the greed and corruptness spreading throughout the southern people and officers; negroe sales are becoming difficult; believes negroes should be fighting along with Confederate soldiers; flood damage is affecting travel; refers to talks and fears of Reconstruction and emancipation; a delay in payment is hurting the Confederate army; sharp-shooters are mentioned frequently; Richmond may have to be evacuated; feels the war will end soon; discusses weaknesses of the South; provisions are needed; rumors of an armistice are surfacing; feels President Lincoln is reloading his army; refers to General Wise and his hopeful speeches; the local railroads may be taken; gives advice on how to properly raise their daughter Minnie H. Watkins; fighting has increased in area; mentions an exchange of prisoners; refers to the strengths of the armies; news has spread of General Sherman and his march through the South; gives a description of General Robert E. Lee and his command.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs frequently updated on family news; wishes his wife to visit him; due to the recent epidemic of measles, is worried about his daughter Minnie H. Watkins; feels the Southern people are not doing enough for the cause; is quite hurt by the conduct of his negroes at home; gives advice on his crops; asks for provisions; is worried over the disappearance of his negroes; the overuse of trains has slowed the mail; soldiers remaine determined; desertions have ceased; Richmond and Petersburg, Virginia, have artially have been evacuated; restraints have been placed on the press; worries about General Sherman are rising; relays news of religion in camp; rains are damaging the roads and is restricting the movement of troops; mentions a victory at Kinston (?); refers to North Carolina Governor Vance's appeal for provisions for General Lee's army; gives news of shelling incident in camp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelays news of his move from Petersburg, Virginia; refers to Early's (?) disasterous campaign in western Virginia; gives a description of camp life; there are a number of surrounding forces; sharp-shooters are constantly at work; gives farm advice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMany railroads have been seized by the enemy; rumors are spreading of Yankees around Richmond, Virginia; it is rumored that General Sherman has been defeated; Confederate troops are hopeful; relays news of his regiment and their fighting; hopes to raise a negro regiment are rising; religious news in camp is discussed; relays news of his time of the picket line; heavy fighting continues around Petersburg, Virginia; refers to General Robert E. Lee's fight with General Sherman; the southern people put much faith in General Lee; intense shelling of cities are occuring; troops are encouraged by victory at Petersburg, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelays news of family visits; refers to health conditions; the Prince Edward County, Virginia cavalry is on display; gives update on crop conditions; insists that Nathaniel takes care of his tobacco; relays news of the commotion being caused by the freed negroes; are having many problems with the Yankees; likes President Andrew Jackson better than President Abraham Lincoln; Johnson understands the negro.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelays farm news; health problems are prevalent in the family; children's progress in school is continuing; refers to religious event taking place; bankruptcies are spreading.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs worried and anxious to hear from her family since the war has ended; relays news of sickness in the family; gives miscellaneous family news; life after war is rough; salaries are smaller and prices are higher; puts her faith in God.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to problems Nathaniel is having with increasing debts; tells Nathaniel to put his faith in God; he is doing much better; has formed a Conservative Party in hopes of defeating the new Constitution of the Radicals; relays farm news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses his move to Farmville and 212 acre plantation he has acquired; matters are going well; refers to Nathaniel's debt problem and the sale of his land; invites Nathaniel and his family to live with him; complains of the cough and cold he has had since the war.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions a compromise made with his creditors; the exchange of land, livestock, and money are involved; is taking advantage of the Bankruptcy Act; his family is sick with colds; prefers staying at his own home rather than moving in with Richard; hopes to open a little school and take in boarders.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThings are going well; gives news of family and friends; relays church news; is concerned about her garden and fowls; mentions how their daughter Minnie and Nannie are doing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelays news of his crops and her garden; refers to sicknesses in the neighborhood; updates her on the family and neighborhood news; mentions his involvement in the church; is having a problem with debts; drought conditions and later heavy rains damage his crops; refers to his tenant farmers and their inadequate work compared to slave hands; blames negroes and Yankees for the hard times; there is a lack of both old and new scholars; is unhappy to be separated from his wife and children; refers to the condition of his livestock; gives advice on the raising of their children; is busy organizing church records of membership.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncourages Nathaniel to keep his land soley owned and not to go into partnership; mentions the numerous problems in the area all stemming from sickness and the Yankees; advises Nathaniel on his debt problems; they must all put their faith in God; death is running rampant through areas of Virginia; his own child had died; refers to the effects of the death of General Robert E. Lee; the search for wealth is overshadowing the need for character; mentions his dislike for the new state Constitution; gives crop news; discussses the many problems with finding labor; relays family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to numerous family matters and chores; mentions the quiet Christmas they spent; discusses the health of the family; since negroes are moving further south, laborers are scarce; there is a shortage of ice; gives news of schooling in the area; the mild winter was appreciated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to the religious revivial in the area; comments on Nathaniel's debt problems; relays family news; drought conditions continue; their sisters are not well and have gone to certain springs to recover; mentions the celebration of their mother's 81st brithday; discusses their garden and livestock; relays crops news; there are a great many deaths around Farmville and Richmond, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs spending time at the spring to recover from her spell of pneumonia; she has also developed breast cancer but hopes the water will cure it; pleads with Nathaniel to watch over their mother.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports a death in the family; diptheria is taking its toll on the neighborhood; her health is improving; relays family news; mentions the status of their crops and livestock.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to Nathaniel's school and thanks him for admitting Eddie (?); relays family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThey are having trouble filling seats of administration in Formsville; carpet baggers and scalawags are only ones avaliable; gives his detailed advice on raising an orchard; relays crop news; the drought continues; his legal matters are not yet cleared up.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWas sorry to learn of the death of their child; instructs them to put their faith in God; is concerned with their sister Patty's recovery; relays church news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelays family news; mentions the chores keeping her busy at home; refers to the growth of Farmville, Virginia; congratulates him on the arrival of his new daughter; the weather has been bad; discusses Nathaniel and the teaching he's doing for her sons Eddie and Henry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs happy to hear of Nathaniel's good health; relays family news; mentions the growth of Farmville, Virginia; gives details on the schooling of the local children; there is a scarcity of laborers; refers to her chores at home; writes him a copy of a letter informing them of their sister's death; various members of the family are ridden with ailments.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions the numerous chores her husband has recently given her; her health is suffering; relays news of their crops, garden and livestock; updates them on the family news; is upset that the family seldom sees each other.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eQuestions the progress made by his sons Eddie and Henry in at Nathaniel's boarding school; also inquires about the payment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the health of the family; apparently Minnie's mother, Nannie V. Watkins, is accomodating a houseful of people; relays family news; is upset with the condition of her fowls.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRainy weather is preventing planting; refers to the poor health of the children as well as other family members; relays news of family visits.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives details of her trip to visit her aunt and uncle, Nannie V. and Nathaniel V. Watkins; refers to Nathaniel's boarding school; relays crop news; Nathaniel feels he is extremely over-worked.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUpdates her on the events at home; relays news of his tobacco crop; refers to the progress of his boarding school and other schooling in the area.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNathaniel's continuous working is giving him health problems; they are living in extremely hard times; he must continue teaching due to the poor tobacco crops; relays miscellaneous farm news; gives details of event taking place at his club metting; mentions the difficulties in sending his daughter, Minnie H. Watkins to Farmville, Virginia, for schooling; his family is quite poor but happy; believes life for him is worse than life in Prince Edward County, Virginia; does not trust the corrupt railroads; gives advice on his daughter's studies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes, in detail, their little cousin Asa Watkins; relays family news and news of other children in the area.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes she and her family would move back to Virginia and close to him; refers to the bad temperament of his son Asa; gives details on his garden; mentions how many beautiful children there are in his neighborhood.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs sorry to hear of her mother's (Nannie V. Watkins) poor health; suggests more servants and family visits would help her; requests that Minnie come to school near him; is doing quite well due to good crops and good health; relays neighborhood and family news; despite the hard times they are keeping their spirits up in the area; mentions a meeting of the stockholders in the Richmond and Danville Railroad; hopes his son (Asa Watkins) will be a machinist as they are so desperately needed in the South.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Nathaniel of the declining health and eventual death of their mother (?); recalls how blessed they were with good parents; refers to the many virtuous qualities held by their mother; refers to Nathaniel's offer to teach his children; relays the studies and future plans of his daughters; is sending his daughter to school in Lynchburg, Virginia, for music training; the hard times make it impossible to visit one another; the crops are poor in the surrounding country; gives family news; goes over financial matters with Nathaniel; mentions his numerous farm chores; prices are quite low for tobacco; refers to his mounting debts; the abundance of lawyers in Farmville, Virginia, is hurting his law business; refers to their quiet Christmas at home; is disgusted with the number of \"demagogues and negroes\" filling the legislature; fears Catholics will be next.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis financial problems continue; apparently, farther south, matters are a little better because speculation and development are higher; his farm is serving as an expense rather then a source of profit; must continue teaching to pay for farm expenses; refers to his recent nervous breakdown due to over-work; mentions the horrors of teaching; relays family news; although he would like to, he is too poor to relocate; refers to his crops of cotton, tobacco and molasses; mentions the upcoming railroad from Keysville (?) to Clarksville (?).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs sorry to hear of Nathaniel's bad health; has been forced to give up his low profession and concentrate on his farming; mentions his poor health; refers to the troubles of their sister, Pattie Watkins Scott and the nursing of her husband (?); is now taking in boarders and is teaching; relays crop news; is getting poorer each year; refers to an attempt to form a Farmer's Club; deer hunting seems to be the last profitable venture in Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives details of the schooling and boarding of their children.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelays family news; refers to their good cotton crop in the area.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to her running the farm and matters of the household; is also maintaining a school in the house; mentions her declining appearance; has been forced to raise her step-son Emby (Scott) in a strange manner; gives details of her garden and livestock; is upset that she seldom sees her even closest family; refers to the declining health throughout the family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms him of her father's (?) death.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eResponds to Richard's request for a loan; refers to family illnesses; discusses her trip to Texas; apparently times in Texas are not as hard; also revisited Mobile and states its people are \"real Virginians.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thanks them for sending Emma Watkins to care for them while they are ill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to the loss of her daughter Lizzie and Nathaniel's son Charley R. Watkins; relays family news; mentions her family's religious practices; refers to the schooling of her children; times have been hard since the outbreak of the war; prices are higher and children are being forced to work; can no longer keep servants. Includes letter from Mary Ballantine, to her uncle, Nathaniel V. Watkins informing him of her sister Lizzie's death.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes she could visit; relays family news; her health is improving.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelays family news; are having a rough winter which is hurting their crop beds; refers to the schooling of their children; mentions the chores performed by the family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOften mentions the prospect of Nathaneil's receiving a furlough; refers to a woman's chore of weaving at home; relays news of schooling going on; negroes are fortifying Raleigh, North Carolina; mentions her many chores at home; relays news of their crops and livestock; is relieved to learn that the Ironsides have been forced to leave the area of Charleston, South Carolina; relays family and neighborhood news; there apparently are a number of southern deserters; are having trouble with the theft of poultry in the area; refers to her Pa's effort to get him a substitute; believes the South is fighting God's war; fears Nathaniel will get too lazy; often refers to the progress of their children Charley R. Watkins and Minnie H. Watkins; is worried about Nathaniel's poor health; makes many references to their happy life before the war; is very upset at the number of men in the South escaping their military duty; is upset at the religious unrest in the South since the outbreak of war; relays news of sickness and death spreading throughout the neighborhood.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncourages him to continue the study of his letters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelays family news both before and after the war; discusses money matters; relays news of their provisions in camp; refers to the South's greatest victory at Manassas, Virginia; although the Yankee army is rumored to be quite large, Nathaniel believes they are \"despirited and demoralized\" refers to success in Kentucky; makes references to General Robert E. Lee's expertise; believes an attack of Maryland, Ohio, and Pennsylvania is coming; refers to the North's destruction of Northern Virginia; puts his faith in God; relays news of his company's activities and camp life; is worried about the increased depreciation of Southern currency while prices of goods are still rising; they are suffering for supplies in Lee's army; relays religious news of the camp; gives advice on farm matters at home; mentions his long hours of picket duty; refers to the increased sickness of home.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelays both good and bad news concerning crops in the area; discusses financial matters; wishes he could visit; refers to the problems of his livestock and negros eating away at his farm; relays news of his crops and livestock.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to his son (Asa Watkins) and his numerous amusements; relays neighborhood news; is behind in his farm work; low tobacco prices add to the already hard times.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to the increasing hard times they are living in; mentions the many demoralized Negroes; her children are frequently sick; sickness is prevalent throughout the South; relays family news; refers to the Southern hatred of Yankees.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelays news of her caring for an ailing neighbor friends have also been wounded in battle; many horses are dying in battle; there has been an increase of sickness in area.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An envelope for a weekly offering made by Nannie V. Watkins at Shiloh Presbyterian Church, two school compositions written by Minnie H. Watkins, an invoice of goods bought by Nathaniel V. Watkins, two news items reporting the death of Dr. Elisha Ballantine, a note written by a parent requesting prayer for their conversation, four items of miscellaneous verse and two unidentified fragments.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncluding one written February 16, 1866, telling of \"poverty\" and \"straightened circumstances\" and one referring to the death of his mother, Mildred Morton Watkins.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentioning measles epidemic of 1858 which affected the health of 18 Negroes and his political views during the war. Also letter from Thomas W. Daniel, Monterey, Virginia, to his cousin, Nathaniel V. Watkins.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington College (Washington and Lee College), commenting on slavery and giving advice to his son at college. Also includes letter from Patty Watkins.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOther letters from his brother-in-law Elisha Ballantine, sisters Susan M. Watkins and Pattie Watkins.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlso letter from from Mildred S. Watkins to her granddaughter Minnie H. Watkins.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo his brother Nathaniel V. Watkins from Richmond, 1848, Prince Edward and Charlotte, 1848 and 1850, Philadelphia, 1854, and South Carolina, 1857; to his mother Mildred Morton Watkins from Cuba, 1858.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes letter from Nathaniel's mother (Mildred Morton Watkins).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlso letters from Mildred S. Watkins.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSarah S. Skinner served as a governess in James B. Daniel's home in the 1850's, to Nannie (Daniel Watkin's) and from Martha H. Bliss, Shelburne, Vermont, to Nannie Daniel Watkins, Waterloo, North Carolina.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncluding letter to Nancy Daniel Watkins from an old schoolmate about Sarah Skinner, a New England governess, letter from C. A. Watkins of Missouri to his cousin Richard Watkins, copy of will of Henry N. Watkins of Oldham, Prince Edward, copy of deed of five slaves to Nathaniel and Nannie Watkins by James B. Daniel, and letter from J. Morton to Richard Watkins.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes letters from Mildred R. Daniel, Lucy Jane Daniel, Charles Read Daniel, Martha E. Daniel, Jane E. Daniel, Patty Watkins, P. S. Daniel, Mollie O. Watkins and James N. Daniel. Also includes simplified genealogy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlso letters from Nannie (Daniel) Watkins to father and mother.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from ex-slaves who went to Tennessee with Mr. Barbes in 1875. 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During the Civil War, Watkins served with Co. H, 4th Virginia Heavy Artillery, which became part of the 34th Virginia Infantry Regiment. Watkins appeared to have saw little combat, spending much of his time in defensive positions guarding artillery batteries. His unit was stationed at Gloucester Point (during the Peninsular Campaign), near Richmond (Chaffin's Bluff) and near Petersburg. His letters concern camp life, religion among the soldiers, his work as a clerk for courts-martial; and he gave directions to his wife concerning the management of their farm in Granville, North Carolina.","The collection also includes correspondence of other members of the Watkins family of Prince Edward County, Virginia and of the Daniel family of Granville County, North Carolina. Some letters concern and are written by Richard H. Watkins who served in the Prince Edward Dragoons, 3rd Virginia Cavalry and who was a farmer in Prince Edward County, Virginia during Reconstruction.","The collection includes letters concerning slavery before and during the Civil War as well as letters written from formerly enslaved persons.","Charles Lewis Read is the father of Jane Eliza Read who married James B. Daniel. Their daughter, Nancy Venable Daniel, married Nathaniel Venable Watkins. Betsey Anne Ballentine was the sister of Nathaniel Venable Watkins.","Addition 2008.308 contains material for the Read, Daniel, Ballentine and Watkins families. The donor organized the papers and this order has been maintained.","Asks cousin if he will act as agent for their joint property in Virginia; encloses ten dollars for taxes on this property; tells of wave of immigration to California and Oregon; inquires about prices of negro boys and girls in Virginia; states the price in Missouri; and says this it is too high there.","Tells of his arrival at the University, his course load and his lodgings, including his roommate, Mr. Tallaferro (?) of Tidewater; relates his impressions of the University and surrounding area; asks that his family write to him.","Describes, rather disparingly, Christmas season in Prince Edward Court House; gives various items of family news; encourages Nathaniel to perservere in his studies at the University of Virginia; explains that Nathaniel has better future prospects than he does.","Scope and Contents Tells of trains being occupied with troops heading toward Petersburg and for the Peninsula, therefore he may not be able to travel toward Petersburg or Richmond; reports rumor of fighting near Newport News, but states that no one known anything; hopes that God will bless his wife and children in this trial. Including letter from Nathaniel V. Watkins, Richmond, Virginia, to Nannie V. Watkins, Townesville, North Carolina, Sunday evening, including news of travel to Richmond and descriptions of his acquaintances. Note: Addressed in error to Townesville, Virginia.","Gives description of his surroundings and plan for improving camp; talks of possibility of fighting soon on the Peninsula, Yorktown and of reinforcement of Fort Magruder; talks of the food available; describes the officers of his company; requests some items.","Describes his activities, such as standing duty; talks of prayer meetings which are held in the tent of the Orderly Sergeant; states that most of the Officers are pious; writes of potential fighting on Peninsula; requests that his wife and children write him more often.","Complains that he has received no mail in a couple of weeks even though others receive it; talks of the fighting on the Peninsula and their role across the river in detail; mentions his feeling of indifference before battle; tells Nannie not to be alarmed by news in papers, but only to rely on word of those in his company; mentions his deep desire to see her and the children.","Discusses possibility that the mail is responsible for his lack of letters; exhorts Nannie not to believe rumors in papers; states that troop morale is good and reinforcements come; mentions that all ladies have been banned from their lines and that most men are well; hopes that all is well at home; tells Nannie how important she is to him.","Talks mostly about how much he misses Nannie; mentions possibility of fighting in Gloucester Point; states that all men are well except Johny Booker (?) who is being sent to Richmond.","Describes in great detail activities and fighting on the Peninsula; mentions the Yankees' use of hot air balloon and sighting of two war steamers. Including, April 13, 1862, acknowledges letter from Nannie, narrates Sunday's activities including preaching, Bible study and prayer meetings; tells Nannie to have her father take control of their farm; asks negroes at home and sends his love; mentions General Joseph E. Johnston, the Peninsula fighting and alledged Confederate victories in the West.","Writes of his activities at home; asks father to visit him, says he is a good boy; illustrates letter with two small pictures.","Acknowledges receiving his letters; asks for another letters soon; writes of visiting a sick friend; narrates several items of family news.","Describes his surroundings, the big (York) river and ships on the river; (does not mention the Peninsular campaign or his activities therein); asks Charley to watch out for his little sister, continue to learn, and to mind his ma and grandma. Illustrates bottom of letter with picture of a horse.","Gives many details of everyday life; mentions that her mother is unwell; describes activities of two brothers also fighting in war; mentions a friend who might be converted.","Gives detail of his activities over the past few days; mentions enemy shelling of Confederate troops on Peninsula on Sunday evening perhaps to lower morale; tells of exchange of fire with enemy steamers; discusses increase in his relgious feelings due to his current situation. Including, April 16, 1862, acknowledges receiving Nannie's letter; thanks her for expressing her support of him and of his cause; asks about things at home on their farm; sends his love to the negroes; expresses feeling that he will be home in six months.","Scope and Contents Asks Nannie to excuse the manner in which he writes as he is often interrupted by boys talking to him; acknowledges receiving her letter; tells of great joy in camp because almost everyone received mail; states that mail is an incredible morale booster; asks Nannie to have her and her childrens' photograph taken for him; mentions that Gloucester Point was quiet, but that there was heavy fighting on the Peninsula; reports figures of those killed and wounded on both sides; says that Colonel McKinney of the 5th North Carolina (?) regiment killed in the fight; reports that their fortifications are twice as strong as when he arrived three weeks ago; mentions his view of Yorktown, York River and the Yankee Fleet; gives entire menu of the day's meals in detail. Including April 19, 1862, mentions large amount of reinforcements arriving from the Army of the Potomac and that General Ambrose Powell or Daniel Harvey (?) Hill is in Yorktown; tells of arrival of another first rate married man in his company; relates camp stories; says that all men are well and that he would be enjoying camp life like the others if he had not left so much behind.","All are well in camp except Daniel Booker who has the mumps; yesterday was a gloomy day for him, but that generally he feels as content and happy as others in the camp; asks for a bottle of ink and an ink stand; says that there is no news of interest because they do not know what is happening on the Peninsula; reports that he receives his Christian Observer regularly and enjoys it as it looks like home; describes a visit in Richmond as the cost of several purchases made there; comments on the cruelty of this war; asks for news of his children and negroes; explains decrease in their rations due to increase in army.","All is quiet both in his camp and on the Peninsula; notes seeing many transports carrying Yankee soldiers on the river; asks for more news and details from home; mentions his lack of trust in newspaper reports; complains of constant noise, bustle and confusion; asks for more news from home; inquires about his negroes and exhorts them to keep everything straight; writes that he is sorry he didn't see them before he left; describes being shelled by Yankee steamers; mentions increase in religiousness of a friend.","Discusses religious activities, such as Bible study and sermons, and mentions that several men have made confessions of faith; gives advice to Nannie on how to handle their separation, educate the children and states that they should be thankful for their fate which could be worse; states that Peninsula is still quiet, but that fighting must take place soon; the men are confident; says that Confederate lines are more strongly fortified than at Manassas and Centreville; army numbers eighty to a hundred thousand and is armed with enough amunition, cannons and artillery; mentions possibility of iron-clads; gives names of commaders-- General Joseph E. Johnston commands Army, General Hill the left wing resting on the York River, General James Longstreet the center, and General John Bankhead Magruder the right wing resting on the James River. Including letter dated April 28, 1862, exhorts Nannie to write longer letters and more frequently; gives detailed instructions for cultivation of his farm.","Describes negative, poor morale of men after they heard news of New Orleans defeat; expresses disappointment at increasing amount of profanity among men and that this will not help their cause with God; tells of his visit to Yorktown and Captain Baskerville; states that men in Yorktown are in good spirits, but more exposed to the weather; writes of several religious activities; comments on the beliefs of his officers. Including letter, April 30, 1862, mentions that he could see the enemy when he visited York; states that tomorrow he will have been in the service for one month.","Writes that they were issued muskets for a forced march; reports that they began the march, but turned back and now remain in camp; does not know reason for march; assures her he will be fine.","Gives details of their march from Gloucester Point; describes hospitality of people of King and Queen County as they passed through; says he does not know reason for leaving the Point; tells of several deserters; gives his love to his family and says they should all be grateful (incomplete).","Scope and Contents Now in the Army of the Peninsula, the Grand Army; describes various activities such as listening to sermons, visiting acquaintances in surrounding camps, bathing, and drilling; says his company has been divided into two-- one half, including our boys, to be left artillery, the other armed with muskets; mentions 18th Virginia Company and 23rd North Carolina Company; describes sight of six or seven thousand men on drill; reports that they are having an easier time in Light Artillery than the infantry have; knows nothing about whereabouts of army.","Writes of news received for Peninsula campaign including names of those wounded in their community; gives much family news regarding illnesses, gardens, etc.","Describes a miserable march and the manning of his gun; says that men stood the march well; says if he is made infantry he will attempt to transfer to another company; doesn't see how this force of eight or ten thousand can he whipped by any force. Including letter, April 18, 1862, gives instructions of where to write him; expresses concern for those at home due to outbreak of fever.","Describes the situation in the camp; says that he and the men are well; states that he cannot visit Richmond as he must be accompanied by an officer and have a pass signed by his captain and by General Hill and General Robert Emmett Rodes and this is almost impossible; gives two reasons for officers wanting to keep men in camp-- impending battle and to keep men away from liquor in Richmond; states his desire and work to transfer to another regiment to be in artillery.","Dissatisfied with his regiment because it is now infantry and because of selfishness at their captain; mentions also that he feels superior and better qualified than many of his officers; states that his friend Doc is at home on a 20 day furlough because of his dysentery (incomplete).","Writes of his homesickness and concern that he loves her and his family too much, and that he would trade all the glories won in all battles for an hour at home with his wife and children; mentions health precautions of drying his feet well; writes again of his transfer attempts; says that he and most of the men have been suffering from diarrhea.","Describes in much detail, the daily activities of camp for the past three days; mentions a failed attempt to join an artillery unit. Including letter, May 28, 1862, gives instructions for care of farm; requests more news from home, tells of busyness of camp. Enclosure: Two newspaper clippings from the Central Presbyterian.","Says that he is in Richmond due to a pain caused by passage of gravel from the kidneys to the bladder, a routine and not serious problem among men in the army; mentions a skirmish near the Chickahominy River where the Yankees were whipped; says they have been getting enough to eat despite rumours to the contrary; says morale is good; they are confident of holding Richmond; the tide of victory has turned in their favor and war will be over in a short time; thanks God for protecting his health and family; relates story of a fight where thankfully his company was spared. Including letter, June 2, 1862.","Acknowledges receipt of her letter of May 26 which encouraged him greatly; discusses his dislike of infantry service and desire to obtain a substitute; mentions that he has recovered from last week's illness; gives brief account of fighting on May 31 and June 1, Battle of Seven Pines (Fair Oaks), although his party escaped involvement; gives more instructions of management of his farm. Including letter, June 5, 1862, requests new pair of shoes and blacking. Including letter, June 6, 1862, requests chewing tobacco and a blanket; tells of his stay in Richmond.","Mentions comfortableness of present camp compared to some others; describes in more detail the Battle of Seven Pines (Fair Oaks) on May 31 and June 1; notes location of enemy (Union troops); comments on what they gained-- 200 prisoners, a commissary, tents and some artillery; describes prisoners, says that they are not better educated and certainly not more moral than southerners; tells of eating oranges and drinking good coffee obtained from the enemy; mentions death of a man in his mess from having his leg amputated; says that he is very thankful that he was spared from battle; thanks wife and family for all their prayers.","Has been transferred to Captain Bagby's company, Colonel Thomas Goode's Regiment Wises' Brigade; says he is now satisfied to be infantry because it is needed more and is happy to be out of the Chickahamoniy swamps; mentions that brother Dick's regiment is camped nearby and they have been able to see each other.","Explains family's nighttime prayers for his (NVM) safety; gives news of family members; describes her activities at their farm and general farming conditions; mentions a man from Clarksville who was visiting and buying provisions for the government.","Tells of much sickness in camp which he had luckily escaped; mentions improvements of new location, especially availability of good food; discusses the fact that his regiment probably won't fight soon due to their weakened condition and lack of training in infantry; expresses thankfulness again that his company was spared involvement in the recent battle in which there was much loss of life; acknowledges receipt of wife's letter and praises her support; sends his love to his family.","Tells of Doc's visit from Richmond, and thanks Nannie for the clothes and supplies she sent; repeats that it is impossible for him to get a furlough unless he becomes sick or obtains a substitute; gives a new address for his mail; exhorts her to write as often as possible, and to have faith that God's will will be done and will be good; acknowledges receipt of her letter and is sorry to hear that the negroes are sick with dysentery; gives instructions on the running of the farm; describes the helpfulness and attentiveness of woman and young girls with the sick in Richmond.","Describes in detail the health or sickness of various family members and friends; gives an acount of a recent battle (Battle of Seven Pines (Fair Oaks)) which appeared in a letter from brother Dick (Richard W. Watkins).","Mentions that they have moved their camp a mile or so and are now on the James River; says that he likes his officers except for their profanity and that his new captain was generous in granting Johnny Booker a discharge and Abe suck leave; requests that she send Mr. Hayson some food to repay him for his kindness; mentions officers again and gives an unfavorable report, but does say that they are pious and allow the men religious freedom; states that things are run more efficiently with better food and medical care now that they have been fully reorganized; says that discipline is strict and duties light; feels that he is managing in the army better than he expected to; gives more instructions for the care of the farm.","Describes a night reconnaissance maneuver to observe the enemies activity on the river (James); says that he enjoyed the experience and getting out of camp; tells of dream he had while sleeping out in the clover which reminded him of home; asks Nannie to write him; inquires after the activities and work on his farm; gives instructions for work to be done on the farm; writes that he is well and describes condition, illnesses and wounds of others; wishes he could be at home; discusses possibility that sickness in camp is a result of lack of vegetables in their diet; tells of eating half-ripe cherries for which he would have shipped his negroes.","Acknowledges receipt of her letter for which he had been waiting for a long time; expresses concern for her health; exhorts her not to conceal her problems from him; mentions that he would prefer it if she would live at the farm if she is not too lonely as it would be better for the negores; expresses his growing disgust with army life, the injustices and officers failing in their duties to their men; says he is lucky to be removed from the main body of the army because he is able to get plenty of butter, chicken; gives prices of several food items; says he doesn't understand why there is so little fighting, while men wait ready and die of exposure; describes building of fortifications at Chaffin's Bluff; gives detailed instructions for the running of the farm; sends his love. Includes a postscript from June 27 with news of a friend.","Gives more news from camp; acknowledges receipt of her letter of June 19; sends his love to his family and negroes. Letter is virtually illegible; ink is extremely light.","Tells that his regiment avoided a great battle yesterday which occured 2-3 miles down the James River (one of Seven Days' Battles-- on June 30 June McClennon inflicted heavy losses on the Confederates while withdrawing across the Chickahominy River to a new base at Harrison's Landing on the James) because they were on pickett duty; mentions that there has been heavy fighting for the past week; hopes that they are demoralizing McClellan's army and that this will end the bloodshed; notes that he takes meals with overseer's family when he comes out on pickett; thanks God that he was spared; exhorts Nannie to have faith that all will be well; sends his love; gives news of some comrades.","States that he has returned to camp and received her letter; details the battle which raged from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a short intermission; notes that there is no definite word on the result, but he does not think they gained much; hopes that they will meet again soon.","States that enemy has been driven back and demoralized; says that losses have been estimated at not less than 10,000; writes that his regiment has not participated in any of the battles; describes a feeling of pain he has due to his separation from his family; wishes the North would realize the impossibility of conquering the South; describes strength of the position of fortifications at Chaffin's Bluff; requests news from home about their reaction to the battles and about the farm and family.","Expresses his weariness with the war and his desire to return home; states that he thought that furloughs would be possible after the battle (Seven Days' Battles) because McClellan's forces should no longer pose a threat; adds that McClellan's forces were not as devastated as he had first thought; discusses the slow mail service; writes that there were no religious services this Sunday; adds that there have been services off and on in the past, but nothing regular since they left Gloucester Point; states that there is a ditching party working this Sunday, but fortunately he has never been asked to work on the Sabbath; laments that they have been without a regular chaplain; feels that this would aid the men immeasureably; sees the army as a great missionary field; requests a pair of shoes and a box of blacking; sends his love.","Acknowledges receipt of her letter of June 19; notes that the difficulty with the mail must be near her; states how thankful and uplifted he was to receive such an ecouraging letter full of news from home; gives thanks that he and their friends have been spared from the battle and sickness; requests that Nannie answer his former questions about the farm; gives detailed instructions on things to be done on the farm; writes that they are now moving one mile to a nicer campsite; believes that McClellan's forces are stronger than the papers admit, but demoralized; tells how he and Doc (his friend) often exchange letters and talk about their wives which keeps their spirits up; sends love to family and friends.","Acknowledges receipt of her letter of July 3; thanks her for answering his questions; requests that she answer his remaining questions; writes that it is impossible for him to get a furlough at present because there are many sick in his company and regiment; states that eight men died in the last nine days; adds that most of their men have been absent from home much longer than he has; asks her to kiss the children for him.","Scope and Contents Discusses his application to Colonel Goode, through his Lieutenant for a furlough; states why it was denied; mentions that he will not despair yet; mentions that he is in very good health and that the new cause of sickness is fever; states that since he cannot come home she must bring the children to Richmond to see him; mentions that they do receive visitors at the camp. Including letter, July 13, 1862, writes of his Sunday spent on watch in the country; laments that he is cut off from all religious priviledges; thanks Nannie for sending so much news of home; hopes that their time will come soon to see each other. Enclosure: July 7, 1862. Pattie Watkins, at Mount Pleasant, Prince Edward County, Virginia, to her brother, Nathaniel V. Watkins. Details the sickness, care and death of their niece Mildred from diptherla; writes how much good it does both her and their mother to receive his letters; gives news of sickness, wounding and death of neighbors and friends.","Describes his conversation with Colonel Goode and aborted trip to Richmond in search of a furlough; writes that he has asked Mrs. Howlson to ask the Secretary of War about his case; mentions that after denying his furlough, Colonel Goode made a visit to Mecklenburg; believes that McClellan will make one more effort to take Richmond before giving up, either from the James RIver or from Fredricksburg, or attempt to cut off Petersburg; describes everyday camp life; feels that is a splendid gymnasium for young men and invalids. Includes letter, July 17, 1862, mentions another death from sickness; requests that his son, Charley, write to him; gives some instructions for the farm.","Letter almost completely illegible.","Describes another attempt to attain a furlough; requests that his wife look into finding a substitute for him as others have them; says he would be able to bear army life better if he could get home for a week every five months or so; tells of his activities in camp; states that the war in Virginia is quiet at this time.","Discusses his latest attempt to gain a furlough which was unsuccessful; again asks Nannie to seek a substitute for him and also ask her father's advice on the subject; complains about being kept in camp when they are doing so little, only drilling and ditching; states that they have meat about once a week, otherwise they mostly eat bread. Including letter, July 26, 1862, telling of the hot weather; states that the Yankees must be suffering more from it; writes that General Wise would not let them ditch during the worst of it. Letter is unfinished.","Acknowledges receipt of three letters from Nannie in six days; thanks her and reminds her how much they encourage and help him; tells of the captain's brother who has been spending a great deal of time at their camp both preaching and handing out tracks (tracts); describes the rotation of guard duty; writes of attempts to start a Bible study and prayers at night in the tents, but adds that there are too many interruptions to make this possible; describes Sunday's dinner. 3 pp. AL. Including ALS, [July 28, 1862], adding that he would give anything to see his family, but that a furlough, even if a substitute is provided, is out of the question at present; writes that he likes the idea of Nannie coming to Richmond and bringing the children, as he might be able to meet her there for a day.","Writes that her letters bring him much joy and that his happiness depends on her; adds that he would love to see Minnie (his daughter) as she learns to walk and talk; states thay he would still rather see his wife than anyone else. Including letter, July 30, 1862, discussing his lack of ability to concentrate due to the crowds of men who often engage in profane talk even though he is in one of the most moral companies; describes being interrupted by the field artillery Wise's Brigade which were practicing nearby; tells her about artillery and how the guns work; adds that he is glad she is not home alone.","Writes that he keeps all her letters and often re-reads them when he doesn't get new ones; describes the say as rainy; adds that his tent is often crowded and he is growing to hate crowds; discuss the arrival of some good food; asks Nannie to send him a box of fruit and vegetables from home to Richmond through a friend there; tells the prices of food stuffs which he feels are high; notes that due to presence of a large army in the area it is difficult to obtain food stuffs; Instructs Nannie on what to do with his flock of sheep on their farm. Including letter, August 1, 1862, reporting that he was awakened the previous evening by gunfire down the river and sending his love to his family.","Acknowledges receipt of Nannie's letter and is glad because she thought that perhaps Nannie or Nathaniel were sick; discusses sickness of their brother, Dicks, also a soldier and illnesses of friends, neighbors, and relatives; describes their new Methodist preacher; states that she likes their refugees very much; discusses crops; sends her love.","Scope and Contents Relates his growing disatisfaction with life as a soldier, the profanity around him and their idleness during the day; writes that he feels like a dying man who must fight in order to keep from smothering. Including letter, August 4, 1862, mentions again the captain's brother who has his headquarters at their camps and distributes tracks to soldiers; again asks Nannie to send him a box with fresh food which is not available in camp; hopes that Aunt Mary will do as his wife has done and entrust the care of \"her boysamp; to the heavenly Father; writes about the Sunday sermon; wishes she could have heard it; asks Nannie to encourage preacher to divide time between their camp and another; says that it would do the men good because although most of the privates and some officers are Christians, the regimental officers are profane and godless men; sends his love.","Writes regarding the condition of Henry who is sick; feels that he should stay in camp until he is well enough to travel; gives news of Daniel Booker who is on sick leave from the regiment; states that his is recovering nicely; discusses the prices and condition of crops in the area; mentions his visit to Nancy (Nathaniel's wife) and children; gives his regards to Dock and Sam.","Acknowledges receipt of several letters; writes that he is on picket to stop soldiers from stealing fowl; describes activities of regiment; likes peacefulness of forest; wishes Nannie could be with him; discusses again whether it is right to get a substitute; says he does not regret joining the Army and that every man should do his part; states that he is happy with his company; desires only to do his duty and then come home not to win military fame; writes of his new found love and appreciation for his wife; wishes he could be with her. Including letter, August 8, 1862, describing Boulware's farm. (Incomplete.)","Scope and Contents Notes that they have been living better due to some reinforcements from King and Queen County; discusses Nannie's moving to live with her father. Including letter, August 10, 1862, discussing the receipt and distribution of the boxes of fresh fruit and vegetables which Nannie had sent; mentions the Sunday sermon; speaks of a rumor he'd heard that said he had been discharged from the Army. Including letter, Nathaniel V. Watkins, at Camp Chafin's Farm, to his son Charley Watkins, August 9, 1862, describing his life around camp and asking Charley to be a good boy and learn to read and write.","States that he will only be able write short notes for a few weeks as he will be occupied as recorder for court marshall proceedings with General Evans as president of the court; writes that here had been considerable movements of troops in all directions, but he has not yet heard what it means; describes the passing through of about 140 Yankee officers on their way to be exchanged; sends his love.","States that she thought he had been sick or transferred to Jackson; writes that she is relieved he has not been; states her gratfefulness for his letters which are so full of love and encouragement; gives news from home, especially of children's activities; mentions that she will attempt to persuade Mr. Hines to go to her husband's camp as a regular preacher; agrees that the Army is a good opportunity to do good; says that the negroes would like to have been at the sermon and meeting he mentioned in his last letter; states that she is happy that he is where he is; believes it is Providence and that all is in God's hands.","Writes about how it seems that everyone has gotten home except he; feels that this separation has caused them to recognize and appreciate their love; states that the court marshall is not keeping him as busy as he had anticipated; mentions possibility of Nannie meeting him in Richmond. Including letter, August 15, 1862, describing a good dinner he had the evening before; requesting Nannie to send stewed tomatoes; adding that his regiment is the only one to be doing detached work, the others have all been sent to Jackson; writes that the enemy soldiers are of the lowest classes and that they cannot possibly know the devastation of war which has all been fought on southern soil; wishes for peace now; inquires about his crops.","Discusses court marshall cases which are keeping him busy; writes of box full of food which sis[ter] Sue sent; believes that his battalion is being kept by the river for defensive purposes; writes that their separation is becoming harder to bear, notes that he has not been home because he has been blessed with health; believes that they will remain stationary for at least a month otherwise all the court marshalls would not be being held.","Discusses the progression of the war; mentions that a North Carolina Brigade (Martin's) is on opposite side of the river; feels that Yankees are waiting for reinforcements before they strike; notes that their numbers are increasing too, but he is not sure where they are coming from; says that he has been feeling a but sick, but it is nothing serious; requests some items he will be needing for the winter; company is again feeling up to par; wishes he could be home for the coming winter.","Very pleased to have acquired a new tent, which sleeps four comfortably; remarks how well a soldier sleeps; acknowledges receiving her letter of August 14, 1862; this is a lonesome and empty year for him; Doc (?) has been offered the appointment to Lt. General of the 25th North Carolina regiment, but has not accepted yet; rest of army has moved to other side of river, and their regiment is the last remaining area; Yankee troops have given up the fight for Richmond from below; McClellan has moved his base; says that he is feeling much better since he wrote last; acknowledges receiving letters from Daniel (?) and Mr. Booker (?), who speak of despair in the country; does not yet know when a furlough will be offered to him, but he receives one day in winter; remembers fondly days of abusing the Yankees; sends his love.","Acknowledges receiving her letter of August 27, 1862; glad to have heard from Martha (?); Doc (?) did accept his newly assigned post and is now in Richmond; begs his wife to tell him if troubles arise at home; concerned with their runaway slave Tommy; gives some suggestions for the upcoming harvest; her Pa (?) might consider getting more help, because the negroes \"for their own sakes\" should not be left alone; has received a two day pass and will be going to Richmond to get away from camp; wishes he could break the blockade and go home; asks if his wife and children might come to Richmond; thinks it would be best to sell crops for cash to the neighbors; no war news to report; sends his love.","Happy to hear he has received the box of vegetables so soon; their borther Dick visited but was not looking well; Dick did get several new recruits among the prisoners; illness has struck hard amny of their friends and cousins, but their neighborhood and immediate family are fairing well; have had some severe rains which have damaged Mr. Redd's (?) tobacco crop, but the corn crop is excellent; fruit is scarce, partly due to a drought; Horace Booker (?) was involved in the Battle of Cedar River, and took General Prince.","Speaks of the children Charley and Minnie and how they are handling the situation; fears Minnie may forget him; hopes the war does not continue though Lincoln's administration as some tell her; she misses him and sends her love. Including letter from Charley Watkins, to his father, Nathaniel V. Watkins, is having a good time at his grandpa's but misses his father.","Concerned with certain aspects of the war; relays news of family and friends; gives details of crop situations.","Relays news and health of family and friends; news of the battles of Manassas and Warrenton Springs have reached the family; gives details of crop situations.","Describes his camp life and the wildlife surrounding the camp.","Concerned with his continued denial of a furlough; troubles with the mail service are arising; advises his wife on farm matters and especially on crops of tobacco and wheat; problems concerning his slaves and their runaway slave Tommy are mentioned; also discusses using negroes in camp; describes his abundance of free time in camp; his court work continues; descriptions of the camp, camp members, and surrounding area are made; camp provisions are discussed, such as various clothing and food stuffs; many religous functions are taking place in the camp; mentions battles and fighting around Williamsburg, Manassas, Harper's Ferry, and Washington; mentions uprisings in both Kentucky and Missouri; prisoner exchanges are taking place; believes peace is coming soon.","Fears spread of diptheria, scarlet fever, and measles; conveys news of family and friends; news that corn and tobacco crops are doing well; detailed descriptions of making cloth and dyeing are given.","Concerning a request for a furlough.","Chances for a furlough are becoming slim; sickness, namely remittent fever has hit the camp as well as himself; camp life such as new housing, company provisions, and numbers of news arrivals is discussed; mentions that provisions such as warm clothing are needed from home; concerned with the sale of his slave Tommy; news of the war is increasingly discouraging; details of a new exemption bill are discussed; resuming his work with the court; advises his wife on crops of tobacco and wheat as well as their orchard of apples and peaches; pros and cons of using a substitue are given.","Has sent him the provisions he requested; suggests he should transfer to the Prince Edward cavalry, under the command of General J. E. S. Stewart (Stuart); relays family news.","Attempts boosting his morale and advises him on his problems with getting a furlough; fears that the Yankees will attempt cutting off Richmond from the rest of the South; suggests he not purchase any more slaves and instead should invest in land which is more valuable; slaves as a property are uncertain; relays family news, health of negroes and children.","Relays family news; mentions Brother Dick's opinion of General \"J. E. B.\" Stewart (Stuart) and his raids into Pennsylvania; sickness is hitting friends and family hard; there is a spirit of marrying about; prices for tobacco are high; there is a real need for salt.","Sees no signs of war ending any time soon, and in fact, the North seems even more united; news concerning his negroes is discussed in detail; obtaining a substitute does not look possible at the present time; their new housing has been completed; they are starting up a literacy club to pass time; the weather is getting worse; discusses his limited company duties; describes the court in which he works, speaks of slave use in camp and at the court; relays news of friends in his company; religious events which occur in camp are explained; has been quite depressed; glad to hear of his wife's growing independence; worried about hs mounting debt; gives farm advice; asks for certain provisions from home; frustrated with his continued denial of a furlough; troubles with the mail continue; tells of the blockading of the James River by using both \"sharp-shooters\" and submarine batteries; discusses the extensive ditches and breastworks surrounding Richmond; wishes to sell 300-350 of his 1200 acres; there is no news concerning military battles; mentions the Charlotte cavalry.","Is very concerned with the fact that his wife has been ill; seeks his wife's advice in many matters; while there is an abundance of clothing, the scarcity of shoes is an extreme problem; unless he receives a furlough, is determined to leave the service; continued improvments in camp are carried out; is quite critical of certain commanders; describes religious activites in camp; relays news of his tobacco crop and its going rate; still eager to sell some of his land and pay off his debt; gives details concerning their literary club; discusses, in detail, their execution of firing drills; mentions the Seven Pines; is coping with the bad weather rather well, unlike the negroes in camp; complains about provisions of beef, pork, and lack of butter and sugar; postage is getting high; frequent resignations of generals are taking place; Pickett's division is moving from Richmond to Charleston, South Carolina; signs of peace are becoming more apparent; there are wide-spread rumors of disaffection in the Northwest; gives advice concerning farm and crop trip are given; refers to his stopping at the Wolf Trap depot; (?) in his part of the army; refers to the Southern Literacy Messenger and claims it is a very good paper; Yankees have crossed at Fredricksburg, Virginia and there is a threatened advance being made by Burnside [?]; troops in Richmond and Petersburg are being moved to aid Gen[eral] Lee; there is also action taking place on the James River.","Asks advice on certain family matters; relays family news; dyptheria is becoming quite common among children; tells of troubles with certain negroes as well as the use of negroes in fortifying Weldon; relays facts of a neighbor's will, including provisions for his children and negroes.","Relays news of brother Dick and his fellow soldiers running the blockade for cheaper provisions; updates her on family news; both the weather and roads are poor; refers to the Prince Edward cavalry and the Lee Guards; the weather is contributing to an increase in poor health.","Relays news of their mother's illness as well as other family matters; the poor weather is contributing to an increase in illnesses; refers to the Prince Edward troop and Lee Guards.","Fears his children will forget him; writes of the camp surroundings and the \"big guns;\" wishes his son to learn his letters; has sketched a rough picture of a sickly dog they named Yankee.","Concerning his activities at home.","Is delighted to hear that his wife's health is improving; his chances for a furlough are increasing with the new lottery system; gives details of their shrinking Bible classes and prayer meetings in camp; artillery work is being done around camp; the weather continues to cause problems, especially to their new housing; gives details of the camp's winter provisions; relays stories of his times on guard duty; the size of their company continues to grow; comments on the lack of gentleman remaining in the camp; makes other judgements of camp companies; there is little going on, in and around camp; the mood in camp seems to be low; his health is generally good; gives advice to his wife concerning the next season's crops as well as possible land sale; is attempting to acquire a little negro to care for his wife while she is recovering; their daughter Minnie has also apparently been ill; recommends his wife acquire the Southern Literacy; is unhappy to learn that some of his negroes have been drafted to work on fortifying Weldon; a land dispute has erupted at home which he believes his wife can handle; Southern women will have to accept more responsibility when the war is over; prospects for peace are brightening, possibly by late spring or summer; it is believed also that Lee's army is in better health and spirits than it has ever been; there is a good deal of movement occurring with the Confederate troops; gives details of numerous army and especially naval victories for the South; the union army is rumored to lose 300,000 men by May 1, due to the end of their terms; there is also unrest growing in the northwest and Kentucky, due in part to the raising of black troops; the enemy has also given up on the idea of taking Richmond by way of Fredricksburg. 8 items, ALsS; 2 items, ALs.","Is worried about the late snow, which is proving harmful to their livestock and planting; whooping cough is running rampant among the negores; and they are beginning to get ill as well; relays family news; understands brother Nathaniel V. Watkins has bought a furlough; gives account of brother Dick's (?) charge of a regiment of Yankees; has heard news of friends in the north; refers to the gratifying tobacco prices in the region.","Comments on making it through the extremely harsh and wet winter, which has put off planting; understands he has received a furlough; they are having problems with the spread of whooping cough.","Gives a detailed account of brother Dick and his brigade's attack on a Yankee party; this attack was under the command of a General Fitz Lee; refers to a battle at Kelly's Ford, where the Confederate troops did not fare so well; relays news of family and friends, including those who have been wounded and killed; refers to charges made by the Prince Edward Cavalry, and the reactions made by General Jeb Stuart; the family is suffering with colds and the whooping cough; the children, especially the negro children, are suffering the greatest.","Is upset that he has not received a letter from her as of late; fears the problem lies with the postal service; bustle and confusion are present in his quarters; changes with leadership are occurring in camp; the Confederate army is in desperate need of naval officers; has been in the service for a year now and is growing quite tired of army life; desperately wishes war would end; relays news of certain camp members; gives details of recently received packages from Richmond; receives a furlough for the 16th of March; health continues to be well; states that recruiting is a suitable way for officers to receive long furloughs; there are few men left to recruit, due to the new Conscript Act; weather improves but then grows worse again; no fighting is expected in the area; there is a growing tiredness of war, yet pride keeps the soldiers loyal; relays details of his return to camp; have been given permission to cultivate their own gardens; his faith in God is growing stonger; asks for provisions from home; as well as news concerning his farm; is growing quite worried over the spread of diptheria among children; provisions in camp are becoming scarce; gives his wife some farm advice.","Due to the weather, the camp, especially the roads, need work; has cut down on his chewing of tobacco at his wife's request; provisions in camp continue to worsen; he refuses to eat any of the meat supplied to the camp; due to the weather and condition of the roads, there is little movement among the armies; have kept the enemy in check during the winter; the cases of diptheria have begun to lessen, and he hopes his family is doing well; planting in the surrounding area has begun.","Regretfully informs him of the death of their son Charley R. Watkins.","Relays news of health of family and friends; is concerned about Nannie V. Watkins and her health; the children there are finally getting over the whooping cough, but now suffer with cases of chicken pox and scarlet fever; the planting of their crops has begun; gives details of a cavalry unit from South Carolina which was stationed near their home; speaks, in detail, of a southern sympathizer in Baltimore.","Was sorry to learn of the death of his son Charley R. Watkins, but is happy to hear that his daughter Minnie H. Watkins was feeling better; gives details of how Nannie V. Watkins is reacting to Charley's death; is grateful that God has spared his own family.","Was very sorry to hear of Charley R. Watkins's death; the children there have nearly recovered from the whooping cough.","Informs him that their orders to evacuate the bluff have been cancelled; expresses his regrets at Charley R. Watkins's death; wishes him well and hopes he enjoys his stay at home.","Attempts desperately to console him; knows how he feels, because her child Lilie (?) also has passed away; hopes the area's health will improve with the coming of warmer weather.","Was shocked and upset to learn of his son Charley R. Watkins's death; attempts comforting Nathaniel; writes of his service in the cavalry and the state of the Confederate troops; states what a great negative effect the death of General \"Stonewall\" Jackson has had on the army; gives details of General \"J. E. B.\" Stuart and his attempts to raise a large cavalry force, including his own, the Hampton brigade, and Fitz Lee's brigade; writes of the difficulties in acquiring newspapers; it has been rumored that Lincoln has called out an additional 500,000 troops; refers to his service on a board which examines and condemns horses which are unfit for service.","Insists that Nannie come and stay with her; relays news of the family; the children there are getting well again; writes of the religious services held in the area; the crops in the area are suffering from a lack of rain; it's been very cool and dry; it seems to be more difficult acquiring furloughs; is having trouble getting summer cloth woven in time.","Hopes Nannie V. Watkins will come for a visits and that he will be able to join her; a hailstorm has damaged the wheat and watermelon crops; the corn crops are doing well; the health of the family is generally good; states that she will be sending him provisions.","Scope and Contents Wishes to visit her sister-in-law Pattie Watkins but thinks it wise to wait until late July or August, when they should be over the whooping cough; their daughter Minnie H. Watkins had again taken ill but has fully recovered; have commenced cutting wheat but the rain is slowing them down; the crops of corn and pumpkin are doing well; refers to soldiers running the blockade and confiscating Yankee provisions; relays news of family and friends; the neighborhood id getting healthy again; deeply mourns the death of their son, Charley R. Watkins; gives details of church services held in the area; states how much his family, the Smileys (his overseer), and his negroes love and miss him; refers to her boarding of Confederate soldiers; has had a problem with one of the negroes burning down his house; is ashamed of the luxury in which she lives compared to the hardships soldiers must face; assumes he is keeping up with his Bible class; expresses her dislike for the \"drinking and profane officers;\" mentions the task of exchanging their wool for cotton; Smiley (their overseer) has been possibly ordered into service, and Nannie will have to watch over the farm; will send him the shoes he needed; has heard that the war effort is going well; Grant is weakening in the west and Lee is in control of the east; is hopeful about their success at Vicksburg and their holding of Fredericksburg; refers to the tyranny of the Yankee troops and the actions taken against the Southern civilians; expresses doubt concerning the actions of West Tennessee; God will see the South through the war and deliver them the victory; the prospects for peace are very bright.","Gives details of his return to camp following his short furlough; travelled with 500 Yankee prisoners which were to be exchanged; refers to the Yankee raids in VIrginia; his duties in camp have increased; the victory at Fredricksburg was both a boost and damaging to the Confederate troops, due to the death of \"Old Stonewall\" discusses his chances of acquiring another furlough; refers to the dependent condition of their negroes; all the men in camp are in fine spirits; wishes to invest his money in Confederate bonds; is interested in the movement of Pickett's division; poor provisions are being offered to many companies; believes war will end by late summer; writes about various camp members and friends; fears there may be another battle at or near Fredricksburg soon; General Robert E. Lee is increasing his cavalry forces; refers to the numerous Confederate victories; relays the experiences of a Confederate prisoner's stay in a Yankee camp; it is rumored that Yankee's are holding 7,000 negroes on Canary Island; states the Quarter Master is quite inefficient; refers to a Congressional Act concerning provisions for paying off debts; in anxious to hear of matters concerning his farm and crops; fears for the wheat crops in the South; wishes his wife to visit his sisters in Prince Edward County, Virginia; misses his son, Charley R. Watkins, very much; needs provisions from home.","Scope and Contents Relays family news; gives her reactions to the fall of Vicksburg; refers to the wet and warm weather which kept them from working on the crops; due to the rainy weather, the rivers are impassable; gives details of a company of soldiers and their stay overnight; one of the neighbor's negro woman has run off; have commenced weaving their cotton; are experiencing little ailments, but are generally in good health; wishes he would visit. Including letter from Millie Watkins, to her brother, Nathaniel V. Watkins. Is a little under-the-weather but will write soon and wishes him to do the same.","There was a massive transport of Confederate troops to Richmond, due to a new Yankee advancement on the capital; refers to a Yankee attack of a bridge over the Southhanna River; does not speak well of the general in charge at Richmond; fears Richmond may be taken; states that Southerners are much too secure in their thoughts and actions; is hopeful now that Robert E. Lee has entered Pennslyvania; gives details of a North Carolina cavalry unit's stay at their farm; Robert E. Lee's invasion of Pennsylvania is believed to be going well; papers of both the North and South are writing in terms of peace; men returning home for horses are not finding this task easy; has learned that Vicksburg has fallen; there South must put their faith in God and assume He will make the right decision; is disgusted with those who feel the South will lose; is relieved to hear that Lee has recrossed the Potomac; the Southern people are growing tired of the war; it is rumored that Yankees are advancing on Weldon; refers to President Jefferson Davis' proclamation calling for another day of fasting and prayer; frequent raids are being made by the Yankees; fears defeat; the extreme amounts of rain are causing problems with the crops; gives details of the neighbors; often refers to her dead son Charley R. Watkins and their daughter Minnie H. Watkins; relays news of their family and friends, as well as the ailments afflicting them; have begun hiving bees; gives news of church matters; conveys news of the livestock; mentions the scores of family and friends killed, wounded or taken prisoner at the Battle of Gettysburg; rivers have become impassable; there are many cases of theft occurring; gives details of her visit home to Brookland [?]; refers to the work being done by the negroes; a survey and sale of a parcel of his land has taken place; refers to the cruel treatment exercised on a neighbor's negro.","Relays details of a visit by relatives; recent deaths and illnesses affecting friends and family are discussed; facts concerning the schooling in the area are given; refers to the numerous soldiers killed in \"the Battle\" (of Gettysburg); relays church news; mentions that state of their vegetable gardens; hopes he is over his chills.","Is quite worried about the sickness prevailing within her family; distemper; has killed a great number of their cows and oxen; their crops are suffering as much as she assumes they are in North Carolina; refers to the neighbors aiding them with their recent problems; relays news of visits by family and friends.","Ransom (?) has driven the Yankees from Weldon (?); is becoming increasingly impatient for the end of the war; they have heard gunfire nearby; the war effort is not going well; refers to a gunboat battle on the James River; recounts again how many of their friends were killed in the Battle of Gettysburg; hopes for an exchange for those soldiers who were taken prisoner; believes the South must once again renew their faith in God if the war is to be won; refers to the upcoming \"fast day\" and hopes it will be faithfully observed; is quite worried about her husband and \"the chills\" which he has been experiencing; mentions frequently the number of friends who are coming down with dysentery, diptheria, and typhoid fever; gives a detailed account of recent deaths; recent church news is given; the schooling of the local children has once again commenced; gives a detailed account of the progress in their crops of wheat, corn, tobacco, and oats; there is a shortage in their stock of sheep as well, due to the stealing of the sheep by runaway negroes; often mentions their daughter Minnie H. Watkins; is considering visiting family in Prince Edward County, Virginia; refers to the necessity of weaving their own cloth; mentions the increasing number of robberies in the area including the illegal entry into their own home; is delighted to learn that furloughs are again being issued.","Receives news of Nathaniel's hopes for a furlough or substitution; makes many references to their children; relays family, church and neighborhood news; sickness in the area continues, and the negroes are being hit hard; discusses schooling in the area; news of the crops is minimal; refers to troop movement and Nathaniel's move to Charleston, South Carolina; is angered at those young men escpaing military duty; mentions artillery fire in the area; refers to the \"sharp-shooters\" in Charleston; Beauregard (?) will save Charleston; states that \"our officers are strict;\" refers to the duties of her husband is performing; is quite worried about Nathaniel's health; refers to her chores at home; mentions a neighbor's trip to Petersburg and the Natural Bridge; the well-being of their negroes is discussed, as well as the trouble some negroes are causing; relays news of theft in the area; believes the war effort is still going well; reminds Nathaniel to avoid the temptation of alcohol.","Relays church news; refers to the well-being of friends and neighbors; home chores and laboring on the crops continues; mentions their daughter Minnie H. Watkins; refers to the emptiness of many local stores; schooling of the children continues; gives details of the trading being done at the \"Fork\" a local election is taking place; stealing is occuring by the female negroes; updates on their negroes are made; is having problems finding someone to manage the farm another year; refers to revivals taking place in the army; lectures her husband on attending his Bible class and on the evils of drinking; discusses Nathaniel's hopes of getting a furlough or substitute; relays news of General Beauregard's efforts at saving Charleston; fear of a \"great battle\" in Tennessee is growing; mentions a fight at Chattanooga (?); is pleased to learn Nathaniel has accepted a higher and less taxing position; is worried that he has sent to Jones' Island, \"the most dangerous place around Charleston.\"","Gives details of Richmond's and Petersburg's attempt to feed General Robert E. Lee's troops at Christmas; relays news of his condition to camp; is worried about the fact that their caretaker has been sent into the army; the number of furloughs granted has increased; is sorry to hear of the unrest in the neighborhoods; refers to the desertions being made to the enemy; there is a real need for more horses; asks for many provisions; the army appears to be still optimistic; gives instructions concerning his crops; refers to the intense fighting going on around him at Chaffin's Farm and Welson.","Refers to the fail of Atlanta; comments on recent Yankee advancements; the chase between Early (?) and Sheridan (?) is ongoing in his area; contemplates and reflects on the times they live in; wonders about the success of \"Old Bob\" (Robert E. Lee) and his tactics of war; refers to the plundering done by Yankees; the cost of a calvary are proving to be too much.","Is continuing his religious committment in camp; frequently comments on his hopes for a furlough or Nannie visiting; camp life is often discussed; advises Nannie on what to do with his crops and other farm matters; refers to the fail of Atlanta, Georgia, Savannah, Georgia, and possibly Petersburg, Virginia; spirits are still high and the number of desertations have lessened; is upset over the greed and corruptness spreading throughout the southern people and officers; negroe sales are becoming difficult; believes negroes should be fighting along with Confederate soldiers; flood damage is affecting travel; refers to talks and fears of Reconstruction and emancipation; a delay in payment is hurting the Confederate army; sharp-shooters are mentioned frequently; Richmond may have to be evacuated; feels the war will end soon; discusses weaknesses of the South; provisions are needed; rumors of an armistice are surfacing; feels President Lincoln is reloading his army; refers to General Wise and his hopeful speeches; the local railroads may be taken; gives advice on how to properly raise their daughter Minnie H. Watkins; fighting has increased in area; mentions an exchange of prisoners; refers to the strengths of the armies; news has spread of General Sherman and his march through the South; gives a description of General Robert E. Lee and his command.","Is frequently updated on family news; wishes his wife to visit him; due to the recent epidemic of measles, is worried about his daughter Minnie H. Watkins; feels the Southern people are not doing enough for the cause; is quite hurt by the conduct of his negroes at home; gives advice on his crops; asks for provisions; is worried over the disappearance of his negroes; the overuse of trains has slowed the mail; soldiers remaine determined; desertions have ceased; Richmond and Petersburg, Virginia, have artially have been evacuated; restraints have been placed on the press; worries about General Sherman are rising; relays news of religion in camp; rains are damaging the roads and is restricting the movement of troops; mentions a victory at Kinston (?); refers to North Carolina Governor Vance's appeal for provisions for General Lee's army; gives news of shelling incident in camp.","Relays news of his move from Petersburg, Virginia; refers to Early's (?) disasterous campaign in western Virginia; gives a description of camp life; there are a number of surrounding forces; sharp-shooters are constantly at work; gives farm advice.","Many railroads have been seized by the enemy; rumors are spreading of Yankees around Richmond, Virginia; it is rumored that General Sherman has been defeated; Confederate troops are hopeful; relays news of his regiment and their fighting; hopes to raise a negro regiment are rising; religious news in camp is discussed; relays news of his time of the picket line; heavy fighting continues around Petersburg, Virginia; refers to General Robert E. Lee's fight with General Sherman; the southern people put much faith in General Lee; intense shelling of cities are occuring; troops are encouraged by victory at Petersburg, Virginia.","Relays news of family visits; refers to health conditions; the Prince Edward County, Virginia cavalry is on display; gives update on crop conditions; insists that Nathaniel takes care of his tobacco; relays news of the commotion being caused by the freed negroes; are having many problems with the Yankees; likes President Andrew Jackson better than President Abraham Lincoln; Johnson understands the negro.","Relays farm news; health problems are prevalent in the family; children's progress in school is continuing; refers to religious event taking place; bankruptcies are spreading.","Is worried and anxious to hear from her family since the war has ended; relays news of sickness in the family; gives miscellaneous family news; life after war is rough; salaries are smaller and prices are higher; puts her faith in God.","Refers to problems Nathaniel is having with increasing debts; tells Nathaniel to put his faith in God; he is doing much better; has formed a Conservative Party in hopes of defeating the new Constitution of the Radicals; relays farm news.","Discusses his move to Farmville and 212 acre plantation he has acquired; matters are going well; refers to Nathaniel's debt problem and the sale of his land; invites Nathaniel and his family to live with him; complains of the cough and cold he has had since the war.","Mentions a compromise made with his creditors; the exchange of land, livestock, and money are involved; is taking advantage of the Bankruptcy Act; his family is sick with colds; prefers staying at his own home rather than moving in with Richard; hopes to open a little school and take in boarders.","Things are going well; gives news of family and friends; relays church news; is concerned about her garden and fowls; mentions how their daughter Minnie and Nannie are doing.","Relays news of his crops and her garden; refers to sicknesses in the neighborhood; updates her on the family and neighborhood news; mentions his involvement in the church; is having a problem with debts; drought conditions and later heavy rains damage his crops; refers to his tenant farmers and their inadequate work compared to slave hands; blames negroes and Yankees for the hard times; there is a lack of both old and new scholars; is unhappy to be separated from his wife and children; refers to the condition of his livestock; gives advice on the raising of their children; is busy organizing church records of membership.","Encourages Nathaniel to keep his land soley owned and not to go into partnership; mentions the numerous problems in the area all stemming from sickness and the Yankees; advises Nathaniel on his debt problems; they must all put their faith in God; death is running rampant through areas of Virginia; his own child had died; refers to the effects of the death of General Robert E. Lee; the search for wealth is overshadowing the need for character; mentions his dislike for the new state Constitution; gives crop news; discussses the many problems with finding labor; relays family news.","Refers to numerous family matters and chores; mentions the quiet Christmas they spent; discusses the health of the family; since negroes are moving further south, laborers are scarce; there is a shortage of ice; gives news of schooling in the area; the mild winter was appreciated.","Refers to the religious revivial in the area; comments on Nathaniel's debt problems; relays family news; drought conditions continue; their sisters are not well and have gone to certain springs to recover; mentions the celebration of their mother's 81st brithday; discusses their garden and livestock; relays crops news; there are a great many deaths around Farmville and Richmond, Virginia.","Is spending time at the spring to recover from her spell of pneumonia; she has also developed breast cancer but hopes the water will cure it; pleads with Nathaniel to watch over their mother.","Reports a death in the family; diptheria is taking its toll on the neighborhood; her health is improving; relays family news; mentions the status of their crops and livestock.","Refers to Nathaniel's school and thanks him for admitting Eddie (?); relays family news.","They are having trouble filling seats of administration in Formsville; carpet baggers and scalawags are only ones avaliable; gives his detailed advice on raising an orchard; relays crop news; the drought continues; his legal matters are not yet cleared up.","Was sorry to learn of the death of their child; instructs them to put their faith in God; is concerned with their sister Patty's recovery; relays church news.","Relays family news; mentions the chores keeping her busy at home; refers to the growth of Farmville, Virginia; congratulates him on the arrival of his new daughter; the weather has been bad; discusses Nathaniel and the teaching he's doing for her sons Eddie and Henry.","Is happy to hear of Nathaniel's good health; relays family news; mentions the growth of Farmville, Virginia; gives details on the schooling of the local children; there is a scarcity of laborers; refers to her chores at home; writes him a copy of a letter informing them of their sister's death; various members of the family are ridden with ailments.","Mentions the numerous chores her husband has recently given her; her health is suffering; relays news of their crops, garden and livestock; updates them on the family news; is upset that the family seldom sees each other.","Questions the progress made by his sons Eddie and Henry in at Nathaniel's boarding school; also inquires about the payment.","Discusses the health of the family; apparently Minnie's mother, Nannie V. Watkins, is accomodating a houseful of people; relays family news; is upset with the condition of her fowls.","Rainy weather is preventing planting; refers to the poor health of the children as well as other family members; relays news of family visits.","Gives details of her trip to visit her aunt and uncle, Nannie V. and Nathaniel V. Watkins; refers to Nathaniel's boarding school; relays crop news; Nathaniel feels he is extremely over-worked.","Updates her on the events at home; relays news of his tobacco crop; refers to the progress of his boarding school and other schooling in the area.","Nathaniel's continuous working is giving him health problems; they are living in extremely hard times; he must continue teaching due to the poor tobacco crops; relays miscellaneous farm news; gives details of event taking place at his club metting; mentions the difficulties in sending his daughter, Minnie H. Watkins to Farmville, Virginia, for schooling; his family is quite poor but happy; believes life for him is worse than life in Prince Edward County, Virginia; does not trust the corrupt railroads; gives advice on his daughter's studies.","Scope and Contents Describes, in detail, their little cousin Asa Watkins; relays family news and news of other children in the area.","Wishes she and her family would move back to Virginia and close to him; refers to the bad temperament of his son Asa; gives details on his garden; mentions how many beautiful children there are in his neighborhood.","Is sorry to hear of her mother's (Nannie V. Watkins) poor health; suggests more servants and family visits would help her; requests that Minnie come to school near him; is doing quite well due to good crops and good health; relays neighborhood and family news; despite the hard times they are keeping their spirits up in the area; mentions a meeting of the stockholders in the Richmond and Danville Railroad; hopes his son (Asa Watkins) will be a machinist as they are so desperately needed in the South.","Informs Nathaniel of the declining health and eventual death of their mother (?); recalls how blessed they were with good parents; refers to the many virtuous qualities held by their mother; refers to Nathaniel's offer to teach his children; relays the studies and future plans of his daughters; is sending his daughter to school in Lynchburg, Virginia, for music training; the hard times make it impossible to visit one another; the crops are poor in the surrounding country; gives family news; goes over financial matters with Nathaniel; mentions his numerous farm chores; prices are quite low for tobacco; refers to his mounting debts; the abundance of lawyers in Farmville, Virginia, is hurting his law business; refers to their quiet Christmas at home; is disgusted with the number of \"demagogues and negroes\" filling the legislature; fears Catholics will be next.","His financial problems continue; apparently, farther south, matters are a little better because speculation and development are higher; his farm is serving as an expense rather then a source of profit; must continue teaching to pay for farm expenses; refers to his recent nervous breakdown due to over-work; mentions the horrors of teaching; relays family news; although he would like to, he is too poor to relocate; refers to his crops of cotton, tobacco and molasses; mentions the upcoming railroad from Keysville (?) to Clarksville (?).","Is sorry to hear of Nathaniel's bad health; has been forced to give up his low profession and concentrate on his farming; mentions his poor health; refers to the troubles of their sister, Pattie Watkins Scott and the nursing of her husband (?); is now taking in boarders and is teaching; relays crop news; is getting poorer each year; refers to an attempt to form a Farmer's Club; deer hunting seems to be the last profitable venture in Virginia.","Gives details of the schooling and boarding of their children.","Relays family news; refers to their good cotton crop in the area.","Refers to her running the farm and matters of the household; is also maintaining a school in the house; mentions her declining appearance; has been forced to raise her step-son Emby (Scott) in a strange manner; gives details of her garden and livestock; is upset that she seldom sees her even closest family; refers to the declining health throughout the family.","Informs him of her father's (?) death.","Responds to Richard's request for a loan; refers to family illnesses; discusses her trip to Texas; apparently times in Texas are not as hard; also revisited Mobile and states its people are \"real Virginians.\"","Scope and Contents Thanks them for sending Emma Watkins to care for them while they are ill.","Refers to the loss of her daughter Lizzie and Nathaniel's son Charley R. Watkins; relays family news; mentions her family's religious practices; refers to the schooling of her children; times have been hard since the outbreak of the war; prices are higher and children are being forced to work; can no longer keep servants. Includes letter from Mary Ballantine, to her uncle, Nathaniel V. Watkins informing him of her sister Lizzie's death.","Wishes she could visit; relays family news; her health is improving.","Relays family news; are having a rough winter which is hurting their crop beds; refers to the schooling of their children; mentions the chores performed by the family.","Often mentions the prospect of Nathaneil's receiving a furlough; refers to a woman's chore of weaving at home; relays news of schooling going on; negroes are fortifying Raleigh, North Carolina; mentions her many chores at home; relays news of their crops and livestock; is relieved to learn that the Ironsides have been forced to leave the area of Charleston, South Carolina; relays family and neighborhood news; there apparently are a number of southern deserters; are having trouble with the theft of poultry in the area; refers to her Pa's effort to get him a substitute; believes the South is fighting God's war; fears Nathaniel will get too lazy; often refers to the progress of their children Charley R. Watkins and Minnie H. Watkins; is worried about Nathaniel's poor health; makes many references to their happy life before the war; is very upset at the number of men in the South escaping their military duty; is upset at the religious unrest in the South since the outbreak of war; relays news of sickness and death spreading throughout the neighborhood.","Encourages him to continue the study of his letters.","Relays family news both before and after the war; discusses money matters; relays news of their provisions in camp; refers to the South's greatest victory at Manassas, Virginia; although the Yankee army is rumored to be quite large, Nathaniel believes they are \"despirited and demoralized\" refers to success in Kentucky; makes references to General Robert E. Lee's expertise; believes an attack of Maryland, Ohio, and Pennsylvania is coming; refers to the North's destruction of Northern Virginia; puts his faith in God; relays news of his company's activities and camp life; is worried about the increased depreciation of Southern currency while prices of goods are still rising; they are suffering for supplies in Lee's army; relays religious news of the camp; gives advice on farm matters at home; mentions his long hours of picket duty; refers to the increased sickness of home.","Relays both good and bad news concerning crops in the area; discusses financial matters; wishes he could visit; refers to the problems of his livestock and negros eating away at his farm; relays news of his crops and livestock.","Refers to his son (Asa Watkins) and his numerous amusements; relays neighborhood news; is behind in his farm work; low tobacco prices add to the already hard times.","Refers to the increasing hard times they are living in; mentions the many demoralized Negroes; her children are frequently sick; sickness is prevalent throughout the South; relays family news; refers to the Southern hatred of Yankees.","Relays news of her caring for an ailing neighbor friends have also been wounded in battle; many horses are dying in battle; there has been an increase of sickness in area.","Scope and Contents An envelope for a weekly offering made by Nannie V. Watkins at Shiloh Presbyterian Church, two school compositions written by Minnie H. Watkins, an invoice of goods bought by Nathaniel V. Watkins, two news items reporting the death of Dr. Elisha Ballantine, a note written by a parent requesting prayer for their conversation, four items of miscellaneous verse and two unidentified fragments.","Including one written February 16, 1866, telling of \"poverty\" and \"straightened circumstances\" and one referring to the death of his mother, Mildred Morton Watkins.","Mentioning measles epidemic of 1858 which affected the health of 18 Negroes and his political views during the war. Also letter from Thomas W. Daniel, Monterey, Virginia, to his cousin, Nathaniel V. Watkins.","Washington College (Washington and Lee College), commenting on slavery and giving advice to his son at college. Also includes letter from Patty Watkins.","Other letters from his brother-in-law Elisha Ballantine, sisters Susan M. Watkins and Pattie Watkins.","Also letter from from Mildred S. Watkins to her granddaughter Minnie H. Watkins.","To his brother Nathaniel V. Watkins from Richmond, 1848, Prince Edward and Charlotte, 1848 and 1850, Philadelphia, 1854, and South Carolina, 1857; to his mother Mildred Morton Watkins from Cuba, 1858.","Includes letter from Nathaniel's mother (Mildred Morton Watkins).","Also letters from Mildred S. Watkins.","Sarah S. Skinner served as a governess in James B. Daniel's home in the 1850's, to Nannie (Daniel Watkin's) and from Martha H. Bliss, Shelburne, Vermont, to Nannie Daniel Watkins, Waterloo, North Carolina.","Including letter to Nancy Daniel Watkins from an old schoolmate about Sarah Skinner, a New England governess, letter from C. A. Watkins of Missouri to his cousin Richard Watkins, copy of will of Henry N. Watkins of Oldham, Prince Edward, copy of deed of five slaves to Nathaniel and Nannie Watkins by James B. Daniel, and letter from J. Morton to Richard Watkins.","Includes letters from Mildred R. Daniel, Lucy Jane Daniel, Charles Read Daniel, Martha E. Daniel, Jane E. Daniel, Patty Watkins, P. S. Daniel, Mollie O. Watkins and James N. Daniel. Also includes simplified genealogy.","Also letters from Nannie (Daniel) Watkins to father and mother.","Letter from ex-slaves who went to Tennessee with Mr. Barbes in 1875. Includes letters from Polly Graham (one of five slaves given to Nannie Watkins on her wedding day by her father James B. Daniel in 1859) and her daughters Martha and Sarah.","Includes a deed for slaves from Mildred S. Watkins, a receipt for the purchase of slaves from James B. Daniel and a receipt for the purchase of slaves from James B. Daniel and a receipt for the purchase of a female slave from G. A. Wilson.","Includes letter from Henry U. Watkins; Nathaniel Jackson; E. Ballantine; Benjamin S. Ewell; Michael DeVere, Edward H. Courtenay, Lawrence Smith (Professors at the University of Virginia); and Richard H. 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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.","James Monroe Nicolson was a merchant at Gloucester County, Va. during the 1800s. Further information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki: .","Other Information:","Deposit by Mrs. J.R. Nicolson (Fanny J. Nicolson) included 1 leatherbound journal of Joseph S. James, grandfather of Ms. Nicholson (1828-1829) and 1 paperbound  \"Receipts of Personal Accounts... of Capt. J. Monroe Nicolson of the Confederate Army.\"","These two itens were returned to Ms. Nicolson in September 1951.","Processed by Cynthia B. Brown in 1983.","Collection contains account journals, some papers and other items of James M. Nicolson, a general merchant in Gloucester County, Virginia (1802-1869), an account book kept by Nicolson and Capt. John L. Hibble as Assistant Quarter Masters of the 26th Virginia Regiment, 1861-1864 (discusses slaves labors); a letter book of H. Yeatman \u0026 Co., merchants of Gloucester Court House, 1869-1870, which also contains some of Nicolson's correspondence; and ledger accounts, 1892-1899, for farming at 'Severn Hall', Gloucester County, Va.    Includes a list of slaves hired out on 23 Dec. 1802.","Account book, (1862-1886), leatherbound ledger (1873-1914) and unbound scrapbook belonging to J. M. Nicolson with bills and receipts pasted on pages (1852-1855).","Dates; 1853-1899. Collection contains journals of James M. Nicolson, fl. 1853-1864, general merchant at Gloucester County, Va., 1853-1861 and 1865-1869; along with an account book kept by Nicolson and Capt. John L. Hibble as Assistant Quarter Masters of the 26th Virginia Regiment, 1861-1864 (discusses slaves labors); a letter book of H. Yeatman \u0026 Co., merchants of Gloucester Court House, 1869-1870, which also contains some of Nicolson's correspondence; and ledger accounts, 1892-1899, for farming at 'Severn Hall', Gloucester County, Va.","1853-1861. Journal of James Monroe Nicolson, general merchandise merchant, [Gloucester Court House, Va.]; also includes ledger accounts, 1892-1899, with employee payment records, and pea crop lists and other farming records for \"Severn Hall,\" [Gloucester Co., Va.] See Oversize Manuscript Volumes File.","1861-1864. Account book kept by Capt. James Monroe Nicolson, and Capt. John L. Hibble, A[ssistant] Q[uarter] M[aster], for the 26th Va. Regt. at Burton's Farm, [Va.?], Camp Ashley, S. C. and a camp near Charleston, S.C., recording issues of forage, stationary, clothing, coffins, hardware, linens, and kitchenware; and listing non-commissioned officers, privates, and slaves employed as mechanics, laborers, clerks, supply clerks, teamsters, and in caring for animals.","1865-1869. Journal of James Monroe Nicolson, general merchandise merchant of Gloucester Court House, Va. MsV.Oversize Manuscript Volumes File.","1869-1870. Letter copybook of H. Yeatman \u0026 Co., merchants, Gloucester Court House, Va., with topics mainly concerning payment of goods and services; includes scattered copies of similar correspondence by James Monroe Nicolson.","Collection consists of three account books dated 1849-1852, and accounts and receipts, 1802-1849, of James M. Nicolson relating to his store in Gloucester County, Va. Included is a list of slaves hired out on 23 Dec. 1802.","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.","Before using Mss. 65 N52, please see SCRC staff.","Special Collections Research Center","Yeatman, H.  \u0026 Co.","Nicolson, James Monroe","English"],"collection_title_tesim":["Nicolson Family Ledgers and Journals, 1802/1914"],"collection_ssim":["Nicolson Family Ledgers and Journals, 1802/1914"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["01/Mss. 65 N52, 76 N52 and 93 N52","/repositories/2/resources/1056"],"unitid_tesim":["01/Mss. 65 N52, 76 N52 and 93 N52","/repositories/2/resources/1056"],"repository_ssm":["College of William and Mary"],"repository_ssim":["College of William and Mary"],"geogname_ssm":["Virginia--History--Civil War, 1861-1865"],"geogname_ssim":["Virginia--History--Civil War, 1861-1865"],"places_ssim":["Virginia--History--Civil War, 1861-1865"],"creator_ssm":["Nicolson, James Monroe","Yeatman, H.  \u0026 Co."],"creator_ssim":["Nicolson, James Monroe","Yeatman, H.  \u0026 Co."],"creator_persname_ssim":["Nicolson, James Monroe"],"creator_corpname_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center","Yeatman, H.  \u0026 Co."],"creators_ssim":["Nicolson, James Monroe","Special Collections Research Center","Yeatman, H.  \u0026 Co."],"access_terms_ssm":["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.","Before using Mss. 65 N52, please see SCRC staff."],"acqinfo_ssim":["1949:  Deposit by Mrs. J.R. 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First part of book is used by Philip Howerton as an account book, 1842-1845, and the latter part is used as a cash book by Philip Howerton and W.M. Cabaniss, 1844-1846. The original is privately owned. A descriptive page of this microfilm is included in this collection.","Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.","Special Collections Research Center","Howerton family","Cabaniss, Mat","Howerton, W. 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Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"accessrestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Access:"],"accessrestrict_tesim":["Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility."],"arrangement_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eOrganization: This collection is organized into seven series: 1. Tobacco Receipts, 2. Circulars, 3. A Contract and Legal Papers, 4. Religious Writings, 5. Letters, 6. Miscellaneous, and 7. Personal Accounts of Philip Howerton. 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Includes a letterbook, 1829-1853; account books, 1825-1857, of the store and blacksmith's shop of Philip Howerton and tobacco manufacturing company of Philip Howerton and W. M. 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Part of the accounts are in his capacity as guardian of the orphaned children of Mat Cabaniss.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter copy book and shipping records of the firm of Philip and William M. Howerton, Halifax County, Virginia, tobacco manufactures.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 reel.Microfilm. Negatives. First part of book is used by Philip Howerton as an account book, 1842-1845, and the latter part is used as a cash book by Philip Howerton and W.M. Cabaniss, 1844-1846. The original is privately owned. A descriptive page of this microfilm is included in this collection.\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"],"scopecontent_tesim":["Papers, 1812-1870, of Philip Howerton and his family of Halifax County, Va. 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Howerton.","The collection also includes accounts, 1852-1859, for transporting tobacco; sermons, 1832 and n.d., of Charles Busser; constitution and minutes of the Branch Bible Society of Halifax County, Va.; letter, 1834, from American Tract Society; part of one of the manuscript volumes contains accounts of orphans (of Mat Cabaniss) who were wards of Philip Howerton, and a contract between Philip Howerton and a former slave family in 1865-1866.","The tobacco was transported from South Boston, Virginia, via Roanoke River to Weldon, North Carolina, then via Seaboard and Roanoke Railroad to Norfolk.","Contract between Philip Howerton and a former slave, his sons and wife, for work on the plantation in 1866, 1865.","Letter thanks the recipient and asks that the recipient would \"please send my horse by the boy, Cubb and direct him...\"the safest means by which he can get home with as little injury to the horse as probable.\" The back of the letter has various figures and equations written on it.","Item is asking for contributions to met the growing needs of its students based upon the contributions the College has made to America. Dr. W. A. Goodwin is the director of the Endowment Campaign.","Most items appear to be figures, accounts and equations.","Manuscript volumes, No.1 mathematics textbook of Charles H. Cabaniss. Back portion of the book was used by Philip Howerton, Halifax County merchant as an account book.","Store, blacksmith and tobacco firm account book, 1849-1950. This hand stitched book is inset into the larger manuscript volume, the first 16 pages of which are used to show tobacco engaged and of whom engaged, by Philip and W.M. Howerton, tobacco manufacturers, 1849- 1850. The following 28 pages show the accounts for Philip Howerton's store and blacksmith shop, 1851-1854. Account book of Philip Howerton, Halifax County, Virginia, 1823-1869. Part of the accounts are in his capacity as guardian of the orphaned children of Mat Cabaniss.","Letter copy book and shipping records of the firm of Philip and William M. Howerton, Halifax County, Virginia, tobacco manufactures.","1 reel.Microfilm. Negatives. First part of book is used by Philip Howerton as an account book, 1842-1845, and the latter part is used as a cash book by Philip Howerton and W.M. Cabaniss, 1844-1846. The original is privately owned. A descriptive page of this microfilm is included in this collection."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eBefore reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Use:"],"userestrict_tesim":["Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library."],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center"],"famname_ssim":["Howerton family"],"names_coll_ssim":["Howerton family","Cabaniss, Mat","Howerton, W. 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Richard Blow was a partner in stores in Virginia and North Carolina (trading as Richard Blow and Co., Briggs \u0026amp; Blow, Baker \u0026amp; Blow [South Quay, Nansemond County, Va.], Blow \u0026amp; Barksdale [Petersburg, Va.], and Blow and Scammel). He was also a plantation owner that operated in part by labor of enslaved persons. He shipped the goods produced by the plantation by sea, often to European markets. His correspondence and papers during this period provide a model source on plantation management, sea trade, trade during the American Revolution, and trade during the War of 1812. Includes correspondence, plantation accounts, ship accounts, and legal papers.\u003c/p\u003e","label":"Abstract Or Scope"}},"breadcrumbs":{"id":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog/viw_repositories_2_resources_9297#breadcrumbs","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":{"id":"viw_repositories_2_resources_9297","ead_ssi":"viw_repositories_2_resources_9297","_root_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_9297","_nest_parent_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_9297","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/WM/repositories_2_resources_9297.xml","title_filing_ssi":"Blow, Richard, Papers","title_ssm":["Richard Blow Papers"],"title_tesim":["Richard Blow Papers"],"unitdate_ssm":["1772-1872"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1772-1872"],"normalized_date_ssm":["1772/1872"],"normalized_title_ssm":["Richard Blow Papers, 1772/1872"],"text":["Richard Blow Papers, 1772/1872","Mss. 65 B625","/repositories/2/resources/9297","Dismal Swamp Canal","Williamsburg (Va.)--History--18th century","Banks and banking--Virginia--History--19th century","Canals--Southern States","Embargo, 1807-1809","Horses--North Carolina","Horses--Virginia","Legal documents","Merchants--Great Britain","Merchants--North Carolina--History--18th century","Merchants--North Carolina--History--19th century","Merchants--Virginia--History--18th century","Merchants--Virginia--History--19th century","Merchants--Virginia--Nansemond County","Merchants--Virginia--Petersburg","Merchants--Virginia--Sussex County","Merchants--West Indies","Plantation life--Virginia","Plantations","Slavery--Virginia--18th century","Slavery--Virginia--19th century","Tobacco--Southern States--History--18th century","United States--History--War of 1812","Whiskey Rebellion, Pa., 1794","Correspondence","Financial records","Invoices","Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.","The collection is arranged chronologically.","Richard Blow (1746-1833) was a native of Southampton County, Va. He was born in 1746, the son of Samuel Blow and Martha (Drew) Blow. He married Frances Wright in 1786. He owned \"Tower Hill,\" plantation in Sussex County, Va. and was a partner in stores operated in Virginia and North Carolina. He furnished ships to trade American goods abroad. He was the first president of the Farmers Bank of Norfolk and was president of the Dismal Swamp Canal Company. Blow died in Portsmouth, Virginia.","Blow Family Papers (Mss. 65 B63), Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary; and Richard Blow Papers (PH 28), Rockefeller Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.","Mss. 2008.18 Blow Family Genealogy","Papers, 1772-1872, of the Blow family. Chiefly business papers, 1772-1820, of Richard Blow of Portsmouth and \"Tower Hill,\" Sussex County, Va. and his son George Blow, Sr. and George Blow, Jr. of 'Tower Hill' and Williamsburg, Va. Richard Blow was a partner in stores in Virginia and North Carolina (trading as Richard Blow and Co., Briggs \u0026 Blow, Baker \u0026 Blow [South Quay, Nansemond County, Va.], Blow \u0026 Barksdale [Petersburg, Va.], and Blow and Scammel). He was also a plantation owner that operated in part by labor of enslaved persons. He shipped the goods produced by the plantation by sea, often to European markets. His correspondence and papers during this period provide a model source on plantation management, sea trade, trade during the American Revolution, and trade during the War of 1812. Includes correspondence, plantation accounts, ship accounts, and legal papers.","Subjects covered in the collection include trade, tobacco, prices, Whiskey Rebellion, thoroughbred horses, banking (Bank of the United States and Farmers Bank of Norfolk), Dismal Swamp Canal, the Embargo of 1807-1809, and the War of 1812. There are letters from merchants in Great Britain and in the West Indies.","Re: Prices for tobacco, salt, hogs, to be bought in that are area","4 invoices for miscellaneous goods","15 invoices for miscellaneous goods","Re: Goods shipped from London","8 invoices for Miscellaneous goods","Account book kept at Sussex Court and Southampton Court (56 pp.); Cash memo book of Richard Blow (Tobacco accounts, collections, etc.)","7 invoices","Invoice","4 items","3 invoices","2 items","Letter relates to selling salt, tobacco and escaping enemy ships, etc. [Hines was the nephew of Richard Blow and in business with him. See South Quay Store references in Blow Family Papers Index]","Property adjacent Davis, [Welch ?], Cary \u0026 Edards \u0026 [Tynes?]","Property near Cedar Island on Lawn's Creek to Brantley's Landing to Welshe's spring branch","Bought of various people tobacco, cloth, china, etc.","Re: Invoices of goods sent from Glasgow","Re: 6 items","(postage)","Letter and petty account","Re: tobacco","3 items","Deed from from Williamson to Land, and deed from Land to Land","Re: Purchasing vessels at Charlestown, will bring back salt","Re: Shipment of iron","Invoice","As well as other accounts with Blow. Ships mentioned are Ranger, Grapevine, Race Horse","Re: Business dealings","Boston sales after she was wrecked[?]","Anthony Diggs, builder, £ 90.656.19.3","13 pp.","1782-1789 (16 pp)","14 silver buttons at £ 4.5.1. [Waddell was the son of Wm. Waddell of Williamsburg, a jeweller and son-in-law of James Geddy II]","Counting room, lumber house, painting, etc.","Complaints of quality of tobacco shipped to him from South Quay, Pitch Landing and Petersburg, gives problems of trading and selling to Dutch, Danish and English - gives prices current of rum, sugar, coffee, humth, hoops, salt tow, etc. Letter gives details of economy in West Indies.","Says Blow's ships Nonpareil and Jenny left for Port-au-Prince had brush with Angulla[?] privateers; Vessel Defiance, will sail shortly ; Discusses conditions for sale of Virginia Tobacco (Pitch Landing is worst in quality yet sent). Difficulties with Danish Law; difficulty in shipping and risk from English Privateers - sends what goods Baker \u0026 Blow ordered as soon as possible. (8pp)","Tobacco acccounts.","October 3rd, 7th,","re: his ships loading, etc.","Re: payment for weapons sold","Notes arrival of B \u0026 B's schooners, Polly, Conner and Flying Jenny; gives prices current there","Remarks about Tarleton[?] at York, Gloucester, etc","South Quay goods shipped on board of schooner Venus for South Quay","8 pp.","\"I can inform you of the surrender of the British Army the night before last\"","News of surrender","shingles and guns","2 letters","Murdock's part ownership in schooner John and goods therein. Directs when sold to give his part to Samuel Beale, Williamsburg on account. Discusses falling prices if Cornwallis should surrender and a general peace ensue","Refers to sailing of Polly and Flying Jenny","Price of tobacco is rising; every kind of good is falling. Refers to sending the sloop to St. Thomas with shingles and staves. Ship Count de Grass expected Wednesday. Will meet her at Ocracock [Ocracoke] on 20th with 100lb cannon powder and all the men. Muskets and powder to be sent from Newbern.","List of merchandise. 12 pp.","2 letters","Refers to surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown","Letter re: his share of a schooner for sale; tobacco on hand to his account, etc","Invoice of goods shipped","Ships Experiment and Adelphi here with tobacco, staves and flour","Invoice and to whom sold","French are now in possession of whole island except Br[?]nton Hill. Capt Stogdale has taken 3 prizes before his arrival at St. Croix and several leaving St. Kitts and sent them to St. Eustatius. Refers to state of the Jenny","Refers to Brig Betty","Refers to Charming Polly","Island of St. Christopher surrendered to France - refers to lumber sales","Request for molasses","Business affairs to be settled","2 letters","Business between the two, conditions for shipping, new markets for goods, etc. (13 letters)","Re: disposal of the store business. Dick Baker, John Redwood interested, and \"major part of the business will be carried on at South Quay being the seaport place\" Baker's proposition as to carrying on business with Blow in the future. (6pp)","10 letters","3 items","4 items","7 items","5 items","Expenses of sloop Industry to Philadelphia","Re: shipping of goods to Blow. Proposes going into business with Blow at Richmond. \"The Revd. Wm. Andrews is now at Chelsea in this neighborhood and without any employment or assistance except £ 80 per annum which is allowed by government as temporary…\" (7pp)","Brig Pricilla disbursements in Cadiz; November 5th: cabin furniture, cabin stores, ship stores…\"; Invoice of Schooner Venus in account, Richard Blow, Merchant, Norfolk (4 items); Portsmouth store account; Petersburg store: invoice of tobacco shipped on Venus; South Quay Store: invoice in account with Blow \u0026 Barksdale; Portsmouth store account to Blow \u0026 Barksdale","Re: voyage to Fredericksburg; repairs; voyage to Cape Charles and back","Charged to Richard Blow","Brig Pricilla: wages, contract to Cadiz; Schooner Nonpareil accounts due to Rey \u0026 Brandenbourg, Cadiz; 4 items","voyage to London; 28 items","Outfitted and cargo","Sales wages, shingles, bamboo, lumbwer, etc. Cargo, invoice to Richard Blow and others; 2 items","Invoices, sales, etc. 24 items","Sales, wages, etc","Accounts of various ships [?] to Richard Blow; Accounts of Richard Blow [?] to others: to Hathorn \u0026 Miller for painting inside of store, glazing, a corner cupboard, table; Portsmouth Store; tavern account of George Briggs [?] to Ann[?] Livingston (dinner, club, wines, and board - £ 3.11.5; 20 items","Sales at auction of the Schooner Brilliant's Cargo, New York; Tobacco shipped on Brig Nelly by Blow \u0026 Barksdale—invoice; Invoice of Richard Blow \u0026 Co. with Oxley \u0026 Hancock on ships Jolly Tar, Marlborough Dancer, Wm. Randall.","Division account of owners of schooner Nonpareil, her cargo in account with Baker \u0026 Blow.","Owners of schooner Brilliant to Blow \u0026 Barksdale, Petersburg; Account of sale of cargo of Schooner Richard in account with Baker \u0026 Blow at South Quay.","John Key 1/3 of profits made, Baker and Blow 2/3 of profits","In the amount of £ 7681.18.3; schooner Virginia, schooner St. Thomas; Debts due to following persons….; South Quay Store £ 2240.10.2½","Capt. James Caton, Norfolk: saddlery, shoes, linens, twine, glass, etc…£ 586.3.6½","Letter re: delivery of shingles","Re: change of occupation","Re: sale of cargo of Jolly Tar and sailing hack","Re: sailing of Jolly Tar out of London","Shipping good to firm","Same as above.","Asks about ships Jolly Tar, Tartar and sloop Old from Philadelphia with much needed goods","Sending flour down","Shipping goods to him in the William. Asked for tobacco","re: ships to England","re: goods bought and desired","re: exchange of flour and tobacco for salt and blankets, etc.","re: ordering a few items","Re: goods disbursed from ships to store in Petersburg and Tower Hill; dissatisfied over trade conditions","same as above","Has engaged James Marsh as an assistant for you; salary to be £ 50 per year from time he arrives in Virginia","Letter sent by ship William, 7pp.","Asks for [mourning?] goods to be sent to him","Ship Marlborough is coming up the river to Four Mile Creek; general trade conditions","\"Ship Marlborough has at last got up to 4 Mile Creek an is not discharging her load\"","Re: poor credit of English \u0026 French merchants; refers his uncle Scott going blind; general business affairs","Re: goods to be delivered to Blow \u0026 Barksdale, merchants, Petersburg","His sons, George and Sammy, are in service to Richard Blow in his business. Asks that Blow continue them. He is infirm and keeps his store only to give his sons Charles some insight in business","Jolly Tar is here with your tobacco; will sail back in 3 weeks with your goods; the William left on January 3rd. Has established correspondence and credit on best footing with Birmingham and Manchester (England), Sheffield, Halifax and Leeds houses. Discusses Blow's ability with shipping business. Crew does no think Blow has experience for this in times of peace. Says only 2 trips a year can be made to England and to West Indies. Advises Blow against using [unclear?] ships in this voyage.","Re: Cargo of Jolly Tar","Asks for linens; suggests Blow have a craft or two built to go up and down river","Re: Jolly Tar about to sail, not German goods to be had, no pewter or nails","Ironmongery hard to get; Ship Charlotte Daniel chartered with load for James River. Mentions Mr. Allen of Surry, Mr. Charles Carter of Charles City; discusses prices of American goods and demands abroad. Asks Blow to send tobacco back in the Charlotte.","Re: escaped enslaved person (\"runaway slave\")","Ship to go to City Point, Virginia and load with tobacco and proceed to London.","29 items","Re: Lots in Petersburg and buildings thereon too near Blow's storehouse","£ 63","Goods sent out, etc. Commission merchants problems re payment of tobacco brought over","Ship Marlborough sent to Virginia for tobacco. Probably to West Point; York River tobacco brings better prices than James River; \"my commission for selling a hhd of tobacco shall be 21 shillings; brokerage is 5 shilling\"","£ 350 due","Good shipped out","Announcing firm","Wishes bar iron","Refers to death of George Briggs","Refers to the Charlotte store","Wants canvas and anchor","Articles bound from Norfolk to London, agreement, names of Crew, wages, etc.","Does not want any part of ship Jolly Tar at sea","Itemized","16 pieces","For shingles, etc., shipped by boats to Portsmouth or Norfolk","Pepper, coffee, mill;","Linseed oil, etc.","New sloop of £ 850","General merchandise","Oils, locks, paints","Shot, lead, nails, window glass, glass, hats, axes, linens, copper, hardware, guns: £ 986.60 pounds","Shoes and hats","Ginger","Ginger","Sail duck","Woolens","Spoons, combs","Provisions for sloop dispatch","Invoice, to D[arton?], Petersburg","Goods at £ 256.0.11","£ 3074.10.8","Several invoices","£ 197.15.1 ¼","£ 60.16.7","2 accounts","In ship Thompson, hardware; £ 106.7.8","Oils and lampblack","For store and wharf repairs","£ 1171.15.9½","Richard Blow, Thomas Ogburn, Owners \u0026 Thomas [Angnus?], Master of Schooner Venus: Contract to West Indies; also ship's personnel with wages","3 carts of snakeroot per the Jolly Tar, London","For goods bought at Port Au Prince, Jamaica.","Re: shipping Blow's fall goods and pick up blows tobacco for foreign ports","25 items","23 items","25 items","25 items","Re: accounts","Has hired Benjamin Wythe to live with him at £ 20 instead of Fort at £ 60. Key was the operator of Tower Hill store and plantation.","Re: damage and vandalism to ship Malborough","Re: John [Cohn?] to be apprenticed to Richard Blow for 6 years","Will not keep on Benjamin Wythe (see January 4th above)","Re: bill of laden for ships Marian, Norfolk from Harvre de Grace","Re: store there","Re: they will have new neighbors soon at Sandy Hill: J. Stewart \u0026 Company. (Key operated Tower Hill Store for Richard Blow)","Re: ships for sale","Re: goods for Col. Allen and for Charles Carter","Re: blooded mares owned by Allen Cooke's estate","Re: management of store","re: mercantile business there","Re: sending Marlborough to Glasgow","Re: shipment of stones to Richard Blow","Re: ships Marlborough and Portsmouth and possible cargoes, [unclear] Jasmine","\"…the men who can fight best, lye [sic!] most and swear cleverly are most in repute\" here.","\"back country stores have taken a great deal of the trade from this place…\"","re: ships for cargo in James, York and Rappahannock Rivers - [unclear] and get Malborough full as soon as possible, refers to Blow's trip to England soon","Re: leaving lot by Barton for a lumber house near store","Re: Blow's paying his account with him","Re: death","Re: buying lot from Blow for new store","Re: arrival of ships. Bland, apparently, was manager of Blow's business in his absence","Re: corn delivered","Re: hard money, much of ship George off Smith's Island - losses…","Re: building store; arrival of foreign ships…","Re: debts due Co.","Re: debts of Blow to Company","Re: getting watch springs from London; (Geddy lived in Williamsburg near Palace; see James Geddey House History C.W.; he moved to Petersburg when Capitol left Williamsburg)","Re: sending some paper of Baker to Blow before he sets out for London. May send them to Blow in London, asks about what Blow has decided re land and who is to settle it for him; will give Blow's agent the refusal as he promised; (Zach Rowland owned a lot in Williamsburg on Waller Street (from 1782-1786); see C.W. for location of his lot—[M.A.S])","Re: Blow's trip to Europe soon, wishes some memo or form of a co-partnership, between them before Blow goes","Meal sent down","Torn","Re: Blow's debts to him","Re: Sending tobacco by Marlborough to London next week, sends lists so collections can be made there","Re: Blow's letter dated on board ship Portsmouth in Hampton Roads was received; refers to copartnership in letter of 4th (above). Approves of getting another partner from Britain to go into their firm (Barksdale \u0026 Blow). Suggests as Blow is there and will visit all trading posts in Britain, he can choose one better and will visit \"all the back stores\" before his return to Petersburg. McNeil has Married Youille's daughte - after a feud Youville has disowned them. Barksdale will have to settle McNeil elsewhere in back country and will settle [unclear?] in back country and will need spring goods for these small stores; asks Blow to send goods back to him in the Marlborough.","Re: send cellar window frames to him via Pierce's Sloop","Re: \"trade very dull, collections same, money tight\"","Re: no chances of collecting money at this time, money tight","Re: Blow's finances here while he is abroad no chance of collections until fall; workmen must be paid at all events. Ask Mr. Key or Mr. Barksdale for help if you need funds badly (Hines was Blow's nephew and manager of some of his property).","Re: can furnish stores, planks, etc.","Re: Blow and Baker \u0026 Blow's overdue account with Hazlehurst, Philadelphia","Re: Just back from 6 weeks up the country, per ship Virginia. Been the round of all the stores in the Country that we have an interest in. Collections very small. Insects among tobacco has been very fatal. Business very dull. If ship Portsmouth should arrive early, I can do well this fall in trade; may be able to get Northern goods this fall; Insists upon Blow getting them a partner for Britain, perhaps in Glasgow.","Re: Refers to lots of goods sent to Blow in Virginia in the George. No sale as yet for Blow's tobacco arrived in [unclear?] due to uncertainty as to duty.","Re: demands very pressing at Portsmouth and here; out of his power to give any financial assistance.","Re: sending meal down","Re: sending framing down; get bricks for him","Re: Citron bought, etc","[torn]","Sent Blow naval stores for sale","Alex Donald, Richmond, wishes 1,081,000 barrel stones; (Donald is a partner of Donald \u0026 Burton, London)","Sends goods to Robert Rines \u0026 Co., John Hoomer \u0026 Co. and Robert Craige; asks Blow to clear these at customs and to these people for them","Sends him 2 , [unclear?] of brandy","Invoices of goods shipped in Harrison and Richmond also in your ship Portsmouth re: sales of tobacco there","Drafts on Donald \u0026 Burton, London","\"Give Capt. Diamond a compass…\"","On pleasure trip; business in Virginia very dull. \"I find a good many houses failing in this place as well as in Philadelphia. Northern cities laden with India goods;\" urges Blow to have a separate account for the Portsmouth and Petersburg stores as I have no interest in the Portsmouth store.","[torn]","Re: business conditions there and his interests in Virginia","Re: his goods from abroad have arrived. Can furnish Bland some for Blow's store in Portsmouth if needed","Has received goods by the Richmond, Jasmond, Battleton, and Harrison; Re: their credit with Donald \u0026 Burton, collection of debts owving in Virginia, etc. Thinks Blow was right not to send off goods to his Tower Hill and Portsmouth stores this fall. Reports total loss of the Jasmond off Hatteras, passengers saved, all goods lost, great damage by this storm at Norfolk and Portsmouth as tides were 10 feet higher than ever known before. John Key, the operator of the Tower Hill Store, has come for a few goods for that store.","Re: Blow just returned from four months abroad. Discusses ships and cargo","Re: Mr. Jerdon's horses and groom[?] to be sent to him at Louisa if not, to A. Donald. Directions for putting off goods at Brandon; and to York County customers.","Re: confusion of orders for goods from Barksdale \u0026 Blow; and quality of tobacco shipped to him, prices etc;","Goods not coming to him on schedule. Wishes 500 bushels salt and some rum and sugar. Have no money to purchase tobacco. Dull sales at this place, low prices of tobacco and high prices of goods, keeps off buyers at store .","Order for goods to be sent by Blow to Wilmington by Sloop Speedwell. Thinks there is an excellent opening for a business there. Virginia is overstocked with Country Stores or rather shops. Could accept H.C. produce in payments. Send the goods to Henry Urquahart or Carmical \u0026 Bogle as soon as possible.","Re: goods received","\"Nothing going here in retail line but a demand to country merchants in the wholesale way...\"","Letter of credit for David and Herbert Hines, his brothers. [David Hines married Elizabeth Francis, daughter of Thomas Francis, February 3rd, 1781]","Re: need for molasses and rum, sugar or coffee for his business","Goods by the Speedwell to hand (£ 381.15.10); goods sent him (saddler, corderoys, [unclear?], men's shoes) \"not suitable for my trade here.\" I wish rum, sugar; will try to pay in North Carolina produce but that is as low in your state.","Detailed letter re economic conditions in England and the reaction to follow if Virginia General Assembly lays heavy duties on British shipping and on B[low's] goods imported in them; if this happens, a fatal blow will be given to the credit of Virginia in this country…","Re: Accounts for collection","Out of certain goods, will loose customers if Blow does not send some up.","returns invoices for damaged goods","Re: discusses effect to follow if paper currency is issued to you. It will raise your exchange very much. It is prudent for you to collect your debts before their value is reduced thereby…warns against giving too much credit…","Re: needs cloth for clothes for enslaved persons","Re: difficulty of getting spring goods from abroad","[need to check folder break-down for accuracy]","For goods [unclear?] and to be sent to Richard Blow per ship Portsmouth. Blow had sent stoves over to be sold (8 items)","Received credit for shingles, scantling, garden nails and lumber","14 petty accounts of Richard Blow with craftsmen; Accounts of Donald \u0026 Burton, London for goods; List for Richard Blow, Virginia (6 items)","Lists: \"1 fine Carnelian seal with Coat of Arms crest. Neatly set in gold [unclear?] pattern £ 5.5 \"N.B. the seal, pin and ring were delivered to Mr. Blow\"","Fifteen accounts of Richard Blow for various needs at home and abroad; Tavern account with Mr. A. Livingston; Repairs to ship Portsmouth","Shipped by Blow \u0026 Barksdale on Jesmond for their account with Robt. Crew, Merchant, London, £ 1034.13.5","30 heads[?] of Tobacco; £ 600.17.11;","8 invoices","10 invoices for jewelry;","32 petty accounts","6 receipts Richard Blow","30 receipts","10 items","9 items","...for goods furnished to Captains of ships and other individuals; 24 items","21 items","20 items","20 items","20 items","20 items","20 items","12 items","\"A Pair of Silver [unclear?] Pistols, Brass Barrels and [unclear?] locks: (£ 8.18.6)\"","dress materials","30 pieces, receipts","30 pieces, receipts","Invoice; wide selection of goods","Wide selection of goods","The Jesmond is now loaded and will sail, Captain Smith is in charge","30 prices","30 prices","20 prices","20 prices","Bills for plank and lumber of all kinds, R. Blow; 12 prices","18 prices (August 1st??)","Re: loading of tobacco in ship Portsmouth at Cabin Point or Petersburg. Times hard; cannot remit now","A continuation of letter of January 1st (above)","Refers to new tax imposed by General Assembly of January 1st on tobacco. Money very hard, being [unclear?] often. Sends invoices for tobacco shipped out","Ship Portsmouth leaving for Portsmouth…","Re: glad to know ship Portsmouth is out of Cape's","Sending tobacco down in the Molly or the Termagant","In distress for cash to get French ships out—has drawn on Blow for £ 50. Gordon \u0026 Kean will send her (ship) out to sea for Grubb if I can furnish funds.","Discusses his personal business affairs—Roberts almost paid now. James River tobacco now in demand here. Refers to George Briggs, nephew of Blow, owing him; also George Nicholson and Richmond Rope Walk","Re: carpenters working on the wharf, etc.","Re: corn sent to Blow from the Plantation","Re: Blows ship in port and difficulties re manifest. Refers to Blow's marriage and send congratulations to him","Re: general news","Refers to Blow's \"happy day\" (wedding day / Richard Blow's Marriage); Tobacco prices looking up. Trade duller than when you were here.","The Grand Duke has brought in £ 2200. Refers to the Portsmouth, the Harrison, safe at Cadiz","Sends manifests of ship's Portsmouth cargo. She [ship]will be in England before the Harrison or the Grand Duke. Needs salt and stoneware","Gives ship's Portsmouth cargo and his needs.","…when he left South Quay he settled with Baker \u0026 Blow. Invoice of Tobacco received.","Buying lighter of Blow","Sends goods out by Grande Duke to Portsmouth and Petersburg stores. Business dealing with the two stores sends tobacco and staves back in Grand Duke.","Invoice of goods for (Richard Blow)","Invoice, harness and saddler","Tobacco shipped in the Hagard to Blow; concerned over how to pay creditors: \"very stagnant times\"","Wishes Blow to go up to the Charlotte store only 85 miles from Petersburg and see Mr. Youville","[Bot.?] of Bax \u0026 Ellill for \"Blow\"","[Bot.?] of Trinbug \u0026 Bell for Blow.","[Bot.?] of Bird, Dolby \u0026 Co. for Blow","Introducing Mr. Galloway from Jamaica who would like to be their agent there","For £ 1233.19.14","[Bot.?] of Bird, Dolby \u0026 Co. for Blow","Mr. Tyson wishes circa 200 hhds tobacco from lower James River. Recommends shipping tobacco to France","Would like business dealings with Blow; encloses list of goods available for exportation and prices","Begging for goods to be sent to him in ship Portsmouth soon","Sends invoice of goods needed","Unable to send the candlesticks you wanted for the Mason's Lodge. Pattern desired not available, very expensive to be made by silversmith; awaits Blow's decision","Re: tobacco shipments","Bond of 1784 January 1st","Re: shipping of goods to him and tobacco loaded in Portsmouth","Re: his debt to Blow","Re: sends tobacco in ship Portsmouth","Re: goods sent to Blow's store in ship Portsmouth. Barksdale not liable for that store. Settled with Blow before he went to England (in 1785) \"I have no more interest in the Portsmouth Store or the ship Portsmouth than a man unborn nor never had from the beginning of our co-partnership\"","7 invoices for goods for Blow in England","3 items","Various assortments, 10 items","By: Rich Barton, Henry Dickson, Donald \u0026 Burton; Taxes, Sussex County or Richard Blow: 1196 acres land, 203 acres land, 210 acres land, 28 polls, 13 levis, 10 horses, 50 cattle","from Donald \u0026 Burton, John Begg, James Williamson, Portsmouth Store, J. Barrister (10 items)","With carpenters, tailors, butcher, cabinet maker (10 items)","15 items","30 items","30 items","To M. Finkle, Jno. Thomson, [D____unclear?], Eph. Elder, Alex. Smith, E. Youngman, H. Brown, G. Nickols","various goods","Material for dresses","\"London, 3 Voyages;\" \"Virginia, 3 voyages\"","Re: bread, rum, etc","For repairs to ships of Portsmouth","For ship Industry, for store and for wharf; and for ship Dispatch (repairs)","Invoice for misc. goods.","For craftsmen. 23 items","For craftsmen. 30 items","Carpenter and builders account","For Petersburg store, South Quay store, etc.","Goods of Blow","2 items","14 pp.","5 pp.","5 pp.","13 pp.","3 pp.","6 pp.","Ships furnished, Ports listed, foreign merchants traded with, invoices (local and foreign); 200 items","Messrs. Brothers De Bacque, Dunkirk (France)","29 business letters concerning the sale of tobacco and loading on ship Portsmouth and others for foreign ports. Also their business agreements. The dates of the letters are as follows: January 12 11, 15, 26, February 2, 1, 8, March 12 26, April 4, 20, 12 30, May 16, 26, 31, 20, June 6, July 16, 13 August 10, 17, 19, 14 12 29, September 2, December 1, 13","Reports dissolution of the Partnership of Thomas Bland \u0026Co., will continue the business under the firm name of William Edwards \u0026 Co. and settle former co-partnership","To: Wm Pritchard, Wm Corrupter, Gabriel and [Rhilgo?], James Brown, John Cranbury, John Bingham, M. Donald, John Whitley","Re: renting house (Waddell was a silversmith, formerly of Williamsburg)","Re: to James Giddy Jr., Silversmith in Petersburg, formerly of Williamsburg","Re: renting store","70 pieces","Re: about to settle in Amherst Country","Re: cargoes for Portsmouth and Grande Duke and payments","Sales of cargo of Haney reported to your credit. Sends hogshead of London wine via ship. Ship Active soliciting trade","Indian corn cargo sent by Blow to them; Enclosed invoice of prices or articles imported to this island: wheat, grain and flour always command good prices and good profit","Tobacco is a very dull sale at present. Wheat high all over Europe, Turpentine is much demand","Cargo for North Carolina, salt, rum, ship bread and 400 empty hands.","Fort was manager or operator of the Tower Hill Store for Blow, George Andrews is overseer for 1788 for £ 20","Shipments to Donald \u0026 Burton via Bowman; other shipments discussed","(fragment)","2 to 15 ships en route to Portsmouth are frozen up in Appomattox River near the bar; ice is 5 inches thick","Most woolens entirely too high for this market","Re: clothing for Col. Lewis Burwell's enslaved persons is held up for duties at Portsmouth","Re: Suits in General Court","Re: Suits in court there. Blow's debts due; payments","Asking that Blow send 2 packages that came for him from abroad. One may be a spinet.","This detailed letter about the economy discusses prices for canvas, salt, tar; compares French and English prices for same. French minister has written to Jefferson with regard to trade to tobacco. France may become a very important depot for tobacco and particularly this port as it is near to the Dutch and German Ports.","Re: sendingBoxes of James Geddy's by first vessel","Re: James Geddy's invoice of sundry goods in 3 packages misplaed; never arrived here; find they are in Norfolk at Capt. Maxwell's. Please send.","Re: suits in General Court","(care of Joshua Fort, Tower Hill) Re: [unclear?] a lot of his","Re: suits in General Court","Re: bill owed by Blow","Mr. Geddy's 3 packages of goods have arrived at last, send duties due from him","re: coming for final settlement of accounts of Baker and Blow","Re: Blow's lots in Petersburg. Legality of ownership must be cleared up. Will check deeds in Prince George County. Gill will sue you if not cleared up soon.","Re: debts","Re: shipments of tobacco","Tobacco very promising this year, prospects for 1/3 more crop. Wants horseman's trumpet for our Cavalry","General prices and tobacco sales outlook","Sending tobacco down, also bacon, hams for Mr. Gregory in Dunkirk. M. Oldner will look after them.","Re: tobacco shipments","[unclear?] of Lathian, Sharp, Wardrop \u0026 Co., Weavers","[unclear?] of Hunt \u0026 Clay, Ribbon Weaver","Re: tobacco shipments","[unclear?] of Henry \u0026 Richard Joseph, Pewterers","[unclear?] of Lancaster, Bax and Ellill and shipment in Bowman for Virginia, bird shot, seeds","[unclear?] of James Davidson, Net, Rope, Twine, Line maker","[unclear?] of Wm \u0026 Rdn Borradaile \u0026 Co.; Hats and felts","[unclear?] of Edward Collinson, Tin Plate, [Warker?]","[unclear?] of [North?] Johnson \u0026 [Frith?], turners and brush makers","Re: prices of naval stores, lumber and staves. Asks for settlement of their business for past year soon","Glad Portsmouth has gone to sea, re: Blow's lands","[unclear?] of John Freeman \"cork cutter to his majesty\"","Looking for Captain Oldner. Stack of Tobacco in France kept up high by late deliveries. Farmers General will buy at liberal prices to encourage commerce between the two countries. When Portsmouth arrives, will write you further.","Sending sturgeon down, wishes nails","Re: coming to Tower Hill soon; We should come to something decisive in our business. Crop up country good.","Re: shipments of staves","Re: [lands?] of Baker \u0026 Blow in western lands.","Re: repairs to shop","Execution against blow for £ 600.5, for debts owed","Needs salt for store; re: tobacco shipments","[unclear?] Gov. of Virginia for duties past due £ 80","Shipments in Portsmouth","Ship Captain: business about sailing for Blow","Will sell 1,200 acres of land in order to pay if Blow insists","Re: debt owed to Blow","Sending down tobacco","Re: suit in Southampton Co. Court","Re: Blow's debt to firm for tobacco sent him","Re: sending load of staves down by Mr. Gray","Allowed another ship to have barrel of mead as they were out; Oldner was the Captain of Ship Portsmouth","Farm conditions bad due to inclemency of weather; John Rochelle needs salt","Lawyer for Mr. Baker and Blow, Suit vs. Holland to come up at next court","Has sold Robert Rives remaining stock of goods belonging to Webb, Barksdale \u0026 Co. Accounts enclosed to amount of £ 916.8.4 sterling to go on proper account to Blow \u0026 Barksdale. It is now time to rent out the Courthouse store if no renter applies, we shall have to pay dead rent","Ship Louisa is in from Isle of May with salt. Says prices of barrel staves is too high","Is willing to be Captain of ship to ply between Holland to Portsmouth","Asks that goods come up in ship Bell Cap Bay, lying now at New Point News or in Nansemond River. May send \"my ship Constitution\"","Member of House of Delegates from Sussex County. General Discussion of affairs","Re: Law cases","Sale of schooner and cargo in Rotterdam; Ship Kepple to be sold in West Indies. Mr. Rosser to Fredericksburg with load of salt and dry goods. Ship Meremaid from Glasgow arrived today. Mr. Lightfoot's sloop from Antigua here [Mrs. Blow and little George were staying in Petersburg with Mr. Blow]","Re: changing from employ to Rotterdan [unclear?] to Captain of Portsmouth owned by Blow","Ships Portsmouth and other ships: staves business and red oak hogsheads for sale. Queen of France from London and Captain Blaney from St. Martins here with salt.","News of General Assembly in session. Briggs was representative from Sussex County. John Pride was speaker of Senate, defeated Charles Carter. Briggs thinks Pride better for office as he is \"more of a republican;\" [theater] plays to start here soon, place very gay.","Re: case Baker and Blow versus Applewhaite","Re: package lost","Re: suits and loss of legal papers","13 items","Suits in court","140 items","19 items pertaining to sloop","100 items","50 items","See alsoBox 11A: Financial Records, 1787-1789.","Have sent Blow 12 hogsheads tobacco and 10 [unclear?] pork; no peas to be had.","Sending load of tar","Re: sending navel stores for A. Donald","Re: Wishes to rent Blow's house in Petersburg for Mr. Rose; let him hear your wishes.","Sending load of tar","Re: Blow's judgment against him","Re: suits in Brunswick County Court vs. Blow \u0026 Baker","Prices of staves, shingles, scantling, sugar, molasses, coffee, tobacco, fish","Tar sent to A. Donald, sending 4 [bbls?] of turpentine to you","Re: selling enslaved person; Col. Baker's estate","Ship Powhatan thought lost","Burgess had a school in Southampton. Reference to payments to Blow","Has received Indian corn shipment for the account of James Brown of Richmond, Virginia. American grain is much in favor here, tho' [am?] crops of wheat, rye and barley are good","Sends flour and corn down for foreign trade","Re: Baker estate and suits in Brunswick County Court","Discusses financial conditions, tariff changes and effects on American goods","Sends manifests for 55 hogeheads by Portsmouth;Also, others. Brother (James) is at Bermuda Hundred on business","Re: suits in Brunswick County Court, of Blows","Sends bar iron for sale","Wishes quantity of peas to fill ship to be sent to Madeira before Christmas","Sent 2,800 bushels of wheat in ship Nancy for Philadelphia. Will Blow get bills of lading for it for Manson?","Cannot pay his account to Blow","Sending down 100 [unclear?] of flour and a parcel of back eyes peas (12 to 1,500 bushels) for Madeira","Lists tobacco sent down for Blow, needs Liverpool salt","Repairs, wages, food, ports, etc.","Repairs, bread, rum, cordage, naval stores and general petty accounts for misc. articles","Bills of laden and accounts of sloops Portsmouth, Elizabeth, Betsey, Acorn and others; and petty accounts for ships","12 items","circa 100 items","circa 71 items","Answer of Richard Blow, partner of Baker \u0026 Blow and of Richard Blow \u0026 Company to bill of complaint against them in court of Brunswick County","Answer of Richard Blow partner of Baker and Blow and of Richard Blow and Company to bill of complaint against them in court of Brunswick County","26 items","3 items","20 items","20 items","20 items","20 items","20 items","20 items","20 items","10 items","20 items","To ship on board the Portsmouth for Havre De Grass: Smithfield, Low Point, Hoods, Davis's, B. Brooke, Byrds, Lowpoint","\"Richard Blow for the ships\" account of repairs Blacksmith account-ship Gloucester to Richard Blow","20 items","20 items","Work on ship Portsmouth","20 items","20 items","13 items and one item related to freight","1 item","14 items","23 items","4 items","Re: Tobacco saved from wreck of the schooner Nelly in November 1783. Asks for settlement, may enter suit","Has corn and cask of ginger for Mr. Blow, by ship Charlie","Re: shipping tobacco via City Point, 60 [unclear?] corn at 4-Mile-Creek, little wheat","Sending 33 hogsheads of tobacco to Blow, for shipment on Portsmouth for Donald \u0026 Burton, London","Re: rent of Blow's warehouse","Owes blow; he is out of work, can't pay now (ship captain?)","Problems regarding ship and loading","Sending down brandy, nuts, apples by cart. \"people\" (referring to enslaved persons) need shoes","Has been to France, 3 days at Dunkirk at Messrs. De Bacque. They seem agreeable to do business but due to the critical condition of affairs in France, the exchange is above par. Will go to Liverpool to look situation over. \"Expect to get the scheme completed to the fullest extent and the goods shipped…\"","Sends invoice of goods and corn delivered to Capt. Binghame","Has sent 3000 [unclear?] of turpentine for account of Mr. Donald","re: Blow \u0026 Barksdale (2)","Send him rum for corn he sent to Blow","Wishes turpentine","Sends turpentine (600??) would want $3 per (??)","Re: loading corn and sending down","Re: sending corn for shipment","Re: sale of boards, shingles, scantling to merchants here. Will have 600 bushels of salt for Captain Cox and flour and fish. Hope to sail back by August","Demand for Virginia. Coal is very slow due to quantity of British coal on market. Corn prices low, Captain Fineash has employed Willing, Morris \u0026 Co. to buy his bricks. Wheat and flour prices good.","Sends down turpentine","Sailing on Bowman on 20th; dissapointed that Blow has done nothing to fit up his store in Petersburg for the reception of goods","Sloop Peggy left Lyon's Creek with corn","Accounts for sale of cargo and prices received","Re: Capt Fineash's business affairs","Re: Blow's accounts there","Re: sending tobacco and turpentine","Re: Brunswick County Suits","30 items: The dates are as follows: January 13 February 24, March 9, 13 April 14 21, 28, May 14 7, 10, 5, 26, 21, 24, 31, June 7, 23, July 1, August 13 14 September 12 20, 25, October 2, 2, 20, 19, 22, 25","35 items: Brown's loading of tobacco and corn on the Portsmouth, Clermont, Polly, Phoenix, Harrison, Grand Duke to be delivered to Blow for foreign sale. Brown wished Blow to send him turpentine, salt, dry goods , rum, sugar, coffee, etc. Brown was a big merchant in Richmond. The dates are as follows: August 2, 2, 6, 11, 17, 16, 16, 17, 17, 18, 13 28, 30, September 1, 8, 12 12 13 17, 20, 24, 27, October 6, 4, 4, November 1, 3, 8, 10, 19, 23, December 2, 14 28, 30, 30","General condition of market, shipping, etc. The dates are as follows: March 9, 18, 24, 24, 27, 30; April 1, 9, 10, 15, 16, 21, 28, 24, 26, 28, 27, 29; May 1, 3, 19, 30, 19, 21, 22, 21, 26, 28; June 1, 2, 7, 9, 11, 25, 25, 28, 30; July 2, 5, 9, 19, 19, 22, 29, 29; December 9.","James Brown, Richmond merchant, accounts with Richard Blow; Brown's sale to various foreign merchants and delivered to ship Captains sailing, etc.; flour, corn, tobacco. 25 pieces","20 misc. petty accounts","Cargo sales, voyage #10: wages, repairs, fitting out food, etc.","38 items","41 items","77 items","3 items","75 items regarding repairs, fittings etc.","54 pieces","Expenses of Corn shipped on the Birch, Cleopatra, Mary. Naval stores statement . 20 pieces","Accounts of ships with Richard Blow; ships Bowman, Cleopatra, Portsmouth, Phoenix, Grande Duke, Endeavor. Sales of turpentine, tar, staves, rum, molasses, corn, repair work done, etc.","Has received flour and black-eyed peas from Blow; will send wines to Blow; gives current prices of wheat, corn, rice, flour, beans, beef, pork, bees wax and staves","Thanks Blow for present of 4 red birds sent to him. Three arrived safely. I gave two to female friends and one to Mr. Donald.","Low Point, Milners, Smithfield, Suffolk, G-Creek,Hampton, Petersburg, Tower Hill","Re: Blow's Tobacco sent to him","In French.","Bill for joiners work","Relating to Portsmouth, George, Industry, Nancy, Grand Duke, Bowman, Harriet, Castor, Union, Molly, Harrison","By master shipwrights, Captain John Cox, commander of Portsmouth","As result of damage received on the Bognor Rocks £ 633 [Bognor Rocks, Sussex County","58 pieces: Repairs, wages, food, etc","Over 200 items","Re: debts now due and insaluable; rent for Princeton (house near Sussex County house); about Wm. Bland's inability to pay for horse Aristotle","Thank for red birds sent to him. Sned more","Re: sending oranges and hives","\"France is at war with the Emperor of Prussia; gives effect of current prices\"","Red birds died on voyage; Captain Pollack of ship Grand Duke will bring others for me, I hope","Wishes cargo of staves—has shipped brandy to Blow. Also wishes Oak timbers and cedar boards for whale boats and harpoon. Situation of political affairs will influence the exchange. The success of our war against the Emperor and the King of Prussia has made prices fall already. Our success in several battles has recovered from the Emperor the whole Belgick [Belgique] or Flanders, besides the whole kingdom of Savoy.","In French.","Is establishing a House of Commerce in Bordeaux; asks business of Blow","3 items","Accounts, disbursements, (32 items)","Repairs, bills, after hurricane from St. Eustatias to Virginia","David and George, Grande Duke, Ballie De Sulpier; Captain Timothy Congers was captain of the Ballie de Sulpier. In his account to Richard Blow under July 9, 1792 there is this item: \"Cash paid expenses to Williamsburg to see the judge (2.14.3 ½)\" and on July 29, 1792 \"Cash at Maupin's (5.18.1) on July 11 1792 Captain [Conears?] to Gabriel Maupin..\"[unclear?] for dinner, club, wine, lodging, grog are listed by Maupin as paid on July 12th. Maupin kept an ordinary in Williamsburg; [see: House History at Research department C.W. (M.A. Stephenson, March 1968)]","40 items","21 items","21 items","12 items","55 items","50 items","21 items","12 items","55 items: Foreign agents, local suit, ship captains accounts, invoices of sloop Industry and David and George, Portsmouth, repairs to ships (nail maker, blackmaker, iron work), invoices for lumber, scantling, shingles, food furnished ships (ship bread, rum, beef, etc.)","(Captain John Cox)","Arrival of your ship Portsmouth. Wishes staves, cedar hoards, oak timbers for the whole boats and tarpons. Wishes tobacco; Brandy or gin will not be allowed to go into your country but in casks upward of 90 gallons. Which type of brandy and cognac will Blow like? Will send price current from time to time.","Over 50 items.","\"A committee of the inhabitants of Petersburg assembled on Wednesday to devise some measure to prevent the communication of the Small Pox from Richmond, and they have resolved on planning a smoke house at Pocahontas to have every person from Richmond smoked before they are admitted into town..\" Gives prices current.","Discusses war with Portugal and Spain and consequent fall in prices","Re: tobacco delivered to Port-au-Prince","Re: shipping Blow tobacco at Kemp's Warehouse on the Piankatank","List of 15 hogsheads of tobacco for sloop Experience","Ships Blow hering, shad and tar","Sends 32 hhds tobacco","Gives prices current in list for tobacco and turpentine, deerskins, tar and rice","Re: Buying ship with Blow; son going to Virginia to be in business there, gives current prices of tobacco, turpentine, etc. Tobacco sales down 1/3 in France by National Assembly orders.","States that Donald \u0026 Burton have failed. He and Mr. Lamb, book keeper for Donald \u0026 Burton, will form a joint business. Asks for Blow's business with them. Lamb \u0026 Younger are insurance workers, also.","Bills of laden (12), wages","\"…There never was such distress in this kingdom amongst the commercial people as at this time prevails…I think very few will be able to ship goods the coming fall for their correspondents. Tobacco is very low and hardly any sale. A cargo of (??) Virginia Tobacco has lately been sold at 1¾, wheat 6/6, tar 21/[unclear], turpentine 12/ct\"","Offers to collect debts for Blow","Gives London exhange and needs","Gives prices current in Cadiz and exchange in London, Amsterdam and Paris; gives money valuations also","Discusses prices and general trade conditions","Sends bill for goods desired","Virginia Coffee House","Letter and copy","50 miscellaneous bills.","89 items.","Re: Collections for Blow","Re: Price current for Antigua Rum","Re: cask of chewing tobacco sent him for sale","\"The embargo will cease after the 25th of this month. The resolution to continue it after that time was rejected by a large majority yesterday..\"","Re: Blow \u0026 Baker's judgment vs. Henry Banks","Suits of Baker \u0026 Blow, judgments, etc.","\"…M. Lee has rented your old store house to a M. Dudgin, a baker is building a very large oven in the back yard adjoining the old kitchen on the [run?]. Your carriage is now all ready, it is a nice one and I hope will please Mrs. Blow","Re: Relationship between J. Boyce and T. Thompson Jr., dissolving partnership","Orders 40 lb. of West India Cotton and some salt","Sending corn from Tower Hill, to Blow via Cabin Point and River","87 pieces.","111 pieces.","Re: Lot in Petersburg of Blow's","Gives current prices","Gives current prices","Note the N.B.","Gives current prices","Re: his debts to Blow under firm name of \"Fort \u0026 Nicholson\"","Prices current","Prices current","Prices current","Bill of Laden and earthenware","Re: Merchant, Mr. Smith, who is coming to Virginia to settle","Re: Thomas Thompson has died; Re: Blow's business with Thompson","\"The troop of Cavalry of Petersburg, marched on Saturday and about 160 militia and now going on daily from the different countries that come through here, the result of this business is very much to be feared will end in some thing that will be shocking to human nature…\"","Order for goods (dress materials)","Returning to England","Re: Th. Thompson's estate","Mr. Thompson, Jr., arrived safely; Executors of T. Thompson, Jr. will give up the trade entirely, so partnership between him and you will be closed as early as possible","Re: T. Thompson's estate","Says great Britain will pay for all injustices which Americans have suffered by the West Indies cruisers: make your just claim for loss suffered by the capture of your vessels. Do not doubt but that you'll be reimbursed for loss; discusses his and Blow's business connections and Thompson's son's business affairs in Virginia","Invoices of Richard Blow's. 50 items","Refers to French American difficulties at present; Thompson's estate affairs not favorable; great demand for middle grade tobacco","J. Strange, Manchester to Richard Blow, Portsmouth","Price current list","Prices current listed","\"Captain Harrison of the Fort was shot last night by Lt. Willson in a duel\"","Prices current given","Prices current given","British cruisers have orders to bring in every ship of whatever nation loaded with Provisions bound to France;... a great number of Americans are amongst but Commissioners appointed to purchase and to pay for the same instantly…","On sea 38 days, cargo damaged","Gives genealogy of kinship of Drews, Hines and Blows.","Repairs for Portsmouth dwelling","Repairs for Portsmouth dwelling","13 pieces","Invoices and receipts paid by Richard Blow to Lamb \u0026 Younger, London, and to local tradesmen in Norfolk (50 pieces) see: Jacob Andrews, Norfolk, silversmith, for ½ dozen, tea spoons and a tea canister","43 pieces.","Benjamin Waller, Williamsburg, agent, for firm Abram Newman of London and John Grayson of Petersburg, Virginia, representing the firm of Davison \u0026 Newman, London, Executors of Benj. Waller, paid to attorneys for firm £ 1325 pounds and £2587.18 pounds - Va. currency in April 1779","Re: Henry Carleton's debt to Blow \u0026 Barksdale, Pitch Landing, 1781; [Anderson was bookkeeper for firm then]","Sent salt, lemons, china and oranges to Blow","Is sending over in the Rebecca a very famous horse, Dare Devil, property of John Hoomer of Virginia","Dare Devil, Hoomer's horse, arrived safe in Virginia","\" I hear you have married Miss Wright..\"","General conditions","3 horses sent by Lamb \u0026 Younger to his father on Eliza;  give M. Lawson of Williamsburg and father information about this","Tobacco very high here","Current prices","Re: a fire which destroyed storehouse of Blow's, which Nash had rented. Mrs. Marks occupies the remaining house left of Blow's; wishes to continue renting it","Gives current prices","Re: Blow's and Barksdale's foreign business, collections, etc.","Received 5 hogsheads of tobacco from Tower Hill  overseer, entire crop","Writes for red birds; sends silk to Mrs. Blow","\"America must be reaping immense advantage from the war that is going on in Europe\"","Current prices","Re: purchase of a good vessel; condition uncertain due to war. Does not think good time to increase foreign trade","Ship Louise bringing cargo of salt to City Point in exchange for tobacco","Business [unclear?]","116 pieces.","Scammel was part owner with Blow of a store at Tower Hill [see Blow Family Papers, W\u0026M Library, Special Collections Research Center]","230 pieces","Re: settlement of Carolina business and also those for conveyance of the lot to John Baird and Jamestown","Re: collecting for Blow rent on Petersburg Storehouse and house, and recovering debts owed to Blow; current prices listed","Re: debt he owes for rent","Re: estate of Thompson","Re: purchase of ship Moses Myers by Strange \u0026 Blow","Re: rent of Blow's houses in Petersburg","Re: Brig Moses Myers","Re: Deed from Blow for Petersburg lots and houses","Re: Collection for Blow \u0026 Barksdale business","Edwin Fort, Petersburg, to Richard Blow, Portsmouth","Edwin Fort, Petersburg, to Richard Blow, Portsmouth","Re: Th. Thompson's Estate","Discusses foreign wars and politics in France; not in favor of the Moses Myers brig sent out to Dunkirk now; perilous situation","\"..enclosed you have a Deed of trust from M. John Baird Jr. to you which he wishes to execute to secure the payment of his bond to you..\"","…would like to have the name pedigree of Mr. Burwells horse","Wishes stud horses sent to his place, Chalmeria, Dinwiddie County, by way of Suffolk and Petersburg, understands a groom and ferrier are with the house; avoid all ferries","Wish Blow to get him the pedigree of horse Traveller and also name and pedigree of Mr. Burwell's horse","A vessel has arrived from London at Norfolk and has brought two stud horses shipped by Mr. Barksdale for M. Strange","Re: Thompsons settlement of estate","To collect debt owed by Anderson since 1795","Baird buys lots from Blow in Petersburg on Brick House Run","12 pieces","Brig Moses Myers, Sloop Industry, Sloop Rebecca; German Ships; 50 pieces)","54 pieces","Over 100 pieces","Naval stores","Refers to war conditions and settlements abroad","Gives current prices","Bad news from abroad","Has rented Blow's orchards","Re: settlement of Father's debts","Re: Baker and Blow's business—debts owed them and bonds given","\"…I have at last made sale of Blow \u0026 Barksdale's land in Charlotte for £ 1000 pounds","Has sold Brig Moses Myers to Freeland","Re: execution papers re Nicholson of Cabin Point for Blow","Re: sale of his tobacco","Re: damaged tobacco","Thomas, Industry, Moses Myers, Galliat-a-Maria, Fox, Stafford, Mill River","Henry Urquhart, Wilmington North Carolina to Wm. Barksdale+1719:1724","List of 24 hogsheads of tobacco on board of the Harmony for Norfolk to Blow","Re: San Domingo Business","Sending naval stores","Shipping garden seeds to Blow","Captain of ship bound to Port-au-Prince","Re: buying salt","Re: buying salt","Re: salt from Isle of May and his warehouse for storing the salt is good","Re: order from Blow for a rolling mill for a Goldsmith's work; will send later; other business between them","Re: sale of David \u0026 George (ship), Bills of lading sent; have sold tobacco and beeswax of Blow's; poor market; Georgia cotton is high and sugar and coffee equally as high","Industry arrived at Falmouth-sent her to Hull","Fort \u0026 Barksdale will send cargo of tobacco, flour, etc. to San Domingo; asks Blow to secure proper vessel for them","Sending 1 bale of woolens (£ 133.2) for Norfolk","Newspapers being sent to Blow. \"You will find much news and the state of Public Affairs in Europe; great events is looked for shortly\"","Re: Blow's insurance on buildings; request a copy of Blow's policy \"Tobacco market perfectly flat\"","Business with Blow; for tobacco and brandy","List of good shipped to Blow aboard Jennie; cargo for West Indies","Cargo of $7000 sent aboard Jennie for West Indies; invoice listed","Re: settlement with Blow for damaged tobacco and hominy","Re: estate settlement of Moore's","A list of bonds, notes, and securities due to the Estate of Th. Thompson put into the hands of Mr. Copeland","Sending invoices and bills of lading for woolens, etc. Could not ship guns without permission of this Government which could have cost more than the value; sending earthenware","Would like to rent rooms belonging to Blow's store, \"for the accommodation of about half a dozen particular acquaintances.\" Would like Blow's \"young gentlemen\" to board with her","Account of sales for tobacco and beeswax","Accounts for cotton","Re: wines","Re: salt","Re: debts due Blow","Has man who wishes to buy Blow's 100 acres near Petersburg called \"Chicken Quarter\" will give £ 55; invoice of timber sent","Blow elected Director of the Bank of U.S., Norfolk office","Re: settlement of father's estate","Current price list","Dudley was nephew of Mrs. Lee Hall","Re: suspicion that his aunt was poisoned","List of articles sent by sloop for Mr. Barksdale's trip abroad 11 packages in all.","Son has sailed for England","Wm. West is to build a house at Old Place (Blow's father's home in Southampton) for Richard Blow, how large must it be?","\"All of Mr. Barksdale's furniture and etc. was sold off by Haxall on Thursday last; and at prices enormously high; the sales will exceed the original cost of the property\"","\"..our sales in September amounts to 124 pounds, 30 pounds cash\"","\"..Ship Moses Myers has been taken on her return from Madeira, retaken and carried into St. Kitts which has entirely frustrated the views that were entered into for her immediately going back with an assorted cargo…and I regret you will be disappointed of the fine old wines..\"","Son John has returned from London; 37 day passage","Opinion of political situation between France, Austria, England, and Denmark and business repercussions as result. Reported that Blow's Ship Portsmouth has been detained in England.","Is renting warehouse to Mr. [John] Halt.","Discusses international situation; England's problems, etc. Is moving his store to Bolling Brook Street; gives current prices for tobacco and etc.","Re: his father's estate and collections","Discusses uprising of enslaved person Gabriel (\"slave insurrection\")","Refers to setting up business at Surry; will get Mr. McIntosh's building","\"Late news from abroad; England and Denmark will not [rupture?]; will send ship Louisa out soon..\"","Brand and corn meal being sent to Blow on the Hannah and Enterprize also tobacco","Importations this year very large","On way to canal to get shingles","Importation considerable; back country merchants will not buy anything of any consequence; desires salt, now worth 22/6 a sack and 4/3 loose per bushel","Gives prices current","Had shipment of gloves valued; sending some to Blow; doubts if they can sell well; discusses salt market.","Re; Salt and spices","Sending tobacco for sale in Clarissa; wishes wine bought for him","Schooner Eira from Norfolk brought news of death of his father; schooner Augusta brought letter from Blow. Thinks M. Goodwin very improper person to administer father's estate. Brother William may wind up estate in Virginia, if not, asks Blow to administer. Remit all collections to mother; George Leckie, London, sending turtle andBox of oranges to Blow as present","Ship Mississippi brought salt from Liverpool; Is shipping tobacco to Blow by sloop Mill River","Re: shipping him flour and staves","Re: shipping of tobacco ahead; gloves he has are hard to unload on merchants; William Barksdale in England","Accounts current (Blow \u0026 Barksdale, June 23, 1800) and others, Bonds for duties on ships, Prom. Notes, bills of lading, receipts","see Folder 2 also","Foreign mostly","Dudley was a nephew of Dr. Hall. Had a small grocery store","Re: seizure of the Charles Carter by French privateer and uncertainty of the Mary Hilton","Wishes his 350 or 400 hogheads of Indian meal shipped to England as a better market than western ports. Was priced at 12/6 [Stg?] per bushel and flour quoted at 120 per Bushel. Tobacco very dull here. \"I have no doubt that France will capture all neutral vessels they can that are loaded with provisions for England.\" Gives current prices of flour, bacon, hogs.","Wishes salt for the Indian meal he has sent to Blow for sale","Re: Bankrupt, Jesse Brown - Refers to \"Master George (Blow) at Bellfield (Academy)\" [Bellfield is now Emporia. There was a school there which George Blow attended. See Blow Family Papers Index, M. Stephenson]","Is building a schooner for the West Indies","Conditions of markets local and abroad","Using Blow's Brig Almira to send his tobacco to Falmouth and Dunkirk or Havre (both in France); Wishes brig to come to City Point to load; gives current prices","Wishes to go to Scotland; asks Blow about passage","Ship Washington loading at Harrison's Bar near here","Contract for ship Washington for load for Falmouth","Good news from Europe related to war there; Mr. Barksdale in England gives condition of market for tobacco there, in France and Holland.","Sales in April amounted to £ 140, £ 36 cash","Loading Almira for Dunkirk or Havre, or Rotterdam, on Blow's terms, all load to go to Mr. Barksdale for sale","Re: shipments of tobacco abroad, current prices noted","Tobacco accounts","Tobacco accounts","Re: 2 horses and a mare sent from abroad to Hoomes in care of Blow, Horses to arrive in the Chesapeake","Exchange at par; tobacco prices dull","\"We have this moment received intelligence that preliminaries of peace between this country and France were signed on the 1st. Inst. What will be the effects with the commercial world we are not prepared to say..\"","Several arrivals of foreign ships at City Point","Exchange only 1 per cent under par in New York and really as high in Philadelphia and Baltimore","Invoice of 24 hogshead of tobacco from Dixon's warehouse","Sending Blow 16 hogshead of tobacco on Neptune on account of Col. Burwell (Carter's Grove). Send the German linens on board the Nancy to Col. Burwell","Re: Col Nathaniel Burwell's tobacco. \"The remainder of the tobacco shall be sent you from the College W. House as soon as a craft can be obtained.\" \"N.B. I send you four hogshead of tobacco marked and [unclear?] as [unclear?] the property of Matthew Anderson of Williamsburg which he wishes shipped to Messrs Davis Stephenson \u0026 Co. (London)…if not to Messrs Lamb \u0026 Young..\"","Re: debt owed by Godwin to Leckie","Introducing Mr. Somerville of Somerville \u0026 Halliday, New York","Mr. Galigo wishes to charter ship Washington if you have not disposed of her","Sending tobacco to go to London via ship Washington","Thinking of returning to England as has closed all business in Richmond; flour market here good; let me hear of the flour shipped","Shipping tobacco on ship Mill Run to be sent to Liverpool: will you attend to this?","Is collecting debts owed to Blow, Tobacco very dull here at 27/meal and flour at high prices","Hear brig Betsy en route to Jamaica; would like Blow to ship his flour to Kingston?","Re: shipping of tobacco on brig Polly, schooner William for London","Re: attempt to sell his ship at anchor at Blow's warehouse in Norfolk","Re: Blow's taking over Brown, Rives \u0026 Co.'s ships for Leeth and other ports","Re: Blow's help in getting cargo for England, current prices","Enclosed bill of lading for 58 hogsheads of tobacco per schooner William","Re: collecting Blow's acts for him","Enclosed bill of lading for 79 hogheads of tobacco for Leeth","Re: conditions in New York for discounting notes","Re: shoe leather and flour barrels needed","Listing ships carrying 310 hogheads tobacco abroad for firm: Mary Hatton, Hooper, Harriet, William.","Asking Blow to send his tobacco to Lamb \u0026 Younger, London","November sales at store amounted to 354 pounds £74 cash. Out of sugar; Mr. West (overseer) wishes to be paid for his last year's wages; says T. Gray is pushing him for payment for land","Re: London goods shipped to Taliaferro via Blow","Announcing loss of the ship Charlotte Walton in Dunkirk harbor; all perrished. Mr. Barksdale had written him of this; gives prices of flour and tobacco","Tobacco sent for Lamb \u0026 Younger to Blow; the brig Delight has also hogsgead of corn, meal, [beans?]; I need 44 new flour barrels of you","Prices higher because of state of things in Europe, Inflation may increase if seasons are not good","Current business statement","Re: tobacco to be shipped abroad","Re: seizure of brig Morris Myers in Nova Scotia; asks Blow's advice about insurance of cargo (London?); cargo was sold; should we prosecute the Appeals?","Re: estate of his father, wishes family bible","Expecting ship from Ireland soon; wishes cargo for it, vessel about 250 tons","Current prices","Re: sale of tar and turpentine","Has purchased a pair of mill stones for my friend Gen. Henry See, shipped on board a vessel of Mr. David Anderson of Petersburg. Please send them up the Potomac to Gen. See, Westmoreland County.","Has canvas, tar and turpentine for sale","Bills of lading for wines","Wishes to sell pork made by John D. White of Carolina, inspected in full salt but not pickled; 600 + land","Re: his tobacco lost by sinking ship","Re: sale of his skins","Re: rum","Can't sell gloves","Business in shipping and current prices","Gen. Lee wishes the Mill stones to be landed at Stratford three miles above Blackstones Island. Taylor has stone steps from city of Washington being sent down to him via Blow's vessel.","Asks Blow to ship a couple dozen hams to London, 1 dozen for Mr. Barksdale and 1 dozen for Mr. A. Donald, an old friend. Wishes bacon and hams for personal use.","Is financially ruined and will have to take bankruptcy; asks advice of Blow","Wishes to sell 15,000 lbs (pounds) of cured bacon and hams which are salpetered","Tobacco [unclear?] may get up to 5 ½ or 6 dollars","Re: his shipments abroad","Asks about price of beeswax and cheese","Re: sale of his schooners to pay his debts","Brown, Rives, \u0026 Co., Richmond, to Richard Blow, Portsmouth","Flour has fallen; tobacco [transient?]","Cannot sell gloves which Blow sent him; might try Charleston, but New York would be better market","Store sales in February were £ 120 pounds, £ 30 cash","Re: tobacco shipments abroad","Thanks him for sending hams to London for him, also for flour and corn forwarded to him","Old Tobacco is worth $ 7 or $ 8; send Lees to Philadelphia; other to go to England; better to send in 2 ships as risk is less.; fill in with corn and Indian meal.","Re: vast acreage of land in Nansemond County surveyed in 1791 and entered in Surveyor's book, Norfolk, in name of James Murdough and Daniel Fisher (20,000 acres). Entry was first made in 1783 with Andrew Stewart, and later Col. Charles Connor; asks Blow to \"have inventory made in the names of Thomas Edmonds and John T. Blow who are the right and only owners of these warrants\"","Re: collection for Blow","Bought sloop Alexander to save debt of Francis Jones","Orders for shipments of tobacco to England","Great demand for grain and flour; have had no sales for gloves","Have shipped by brig Betsy 416 [hbls?] flour to Blow; also have sent 58 [hbls?] by brig Independence. Gives current price list.","Received cheese; wishes price of corn and bacon. Little peach brandy in this neighborhood this year; sales at store were £ 162, £ 54 cash","Gloves (380 dozen) sent to Philadelphia for possible sale; would like coffee, sugar and salt in barter for Indian corn. Send prices for tobacco, flour, mead, corn, rum, brandy, coffee, and sugar. Wishes payment for Barksdale's debt to him for tobacco.","Re: note of Mr. Jones","Sent set of springs for a gigg for Mr. Fort on sloop Sincerity","Is there any demand for Russian goods with you? Expect a ship from the Baltics soon","Re: flour to be exported","Re: sending tobacco to Blow for export","Sending tobacco for shipment on brig Washington to London","Sorry to hear of the loss of brigs Carter and Mary Hylton, hope to go to London soon, peace seems near.","Re: tobacco shipments","Orders for tobacco sent down to go to Cowes, Havre, Dunkirk (France), and Rotterdam via the brig Almira","Re: tobacco for London","Need French brandy and rum; Crops poor, trade dull","Going to London via ship Washington; sending tobacco to Blow","Re: tobacco for ships Nancy and Almira","Tobacco for ship Almira","Re: tobacco for Almira and meal—Blow's plantation tobacco sent to Fort was refused","Wishes permission to send away ship which Blow may charter to Great Britain or Ireland if necessary","Re: problems about his sailing for England","Tobacco business and shipping","Re: illness of his mother (a sister of Richard Blow) Nancy is Rob Hines wife and child, George","Re: trip abroad and tobacco sent for shipment","Re: Ships' cargoes for Europe","Re: Cargoes for Europe","Every cellar full of water due to late rains","273 hhds by ship Almira already shipped","Wishes 100 hhds herrings","Tobacco by sloop Ranger for Almira","Tobacco by Ranger for Almira gloves for your store","Refers to Davis warehouse, Petersburg; sending tobacco for shipment","Tobacco bound for Orient via ship Antelope","Get passage to London for Thomas Leckie; wishes hams sent to friends Lamb \u0026 Younger, London","\"Our ship Venus arriving; will you get cargo for Ireland, England or France. Prefer Liverpool; can take staves.\"","\"Our ship Venus is a ship of 250 tons, 5 years old, has accommodations for passengers and sails well\"","Sloop Dispatch, Capt. Ash, bringing 26 hhds tobacco which Blow will ship according to manifest; detailed directions with tobacco marks ES, EF, W, RB","Re: tobacco shipments","Wishes 5 tons of logwood and 2 tons of lignum vitae to City Point, wishes logwood for ship Louisa, also.","Re: ship Almira whereabouts; lemons sent to Tower Hill. Tobacco, wheat and flour market very dull","Orders coffee, sugar, rum, oil, molasses","Barksdale wishes logwood by ship Louisa; Mr. Blow at Tower Hill","Takes out insurance for Blow at Phoenix Fire Insurance Office; surprised that Blow does not pay his overdue debt to them.","\"The Coopers left Tower Hill some days ago; they have some barrels to make at the old place, then they set off for Norfolk\"","Sending 22 hogsheads…","Hope Col. Carter's crop from York River has reached you. Hope Col. Burwell's from Rappahannock as well as the tobaccos from Carter's Grove are down. Buy pipes of wine for us.","Ship Nancy in from London","Hear his horses have arrived","Re: collection of debts due him","Re: Ships Almira and Venus belonging to Hathaway, Howes \u0026 Russell enroute to [unclear?] and Dunkirk","Blow owes them £ 1216.19.0; no insurance has been received from Blow's ship David \u0026 George","Account: £ 3593.8.0 ¾ (1800-1802)","Itemized lists of goods furnished £ 205.3.9 ¾","9 items","Desires Blow's foreign accounts shared by him","Accounts due Richard Blow","List of tobacco consigned to Blow, Norfolk","Struck by lightening from France to Virginia; repairs necessary listed","Repairs and disbursements","Sending Blow barrel staves by brig, about 250,000.","[Burwell had lived at Carter's Gove near Williamsburg before moving to Carter Hall]","Asks Blow to send up a cargo of logwood and [2 bbhs?] Rum","Latest letter from Europe gives a very unfavorable account of tobacco, prices here have fallen","Danish ship Ferendchaff[?] arrived at City Point yesterday from Dunkirk (France); will take logwood in cargo, tobacco prices low in France","Re: an unsettled account between Hussey and A. Wiscort \u0026 Aug. Derenville, merchants in New Castle, New Kent County [Derenville was a Merchant in Williamsburg: see also: CWF research department]","Hines gives consent to have her [daighter Patsy] inocculated for small pox. [Background information: Hines was a nephew of Blow. Hine's daughter, Patsy was living with Blow and going to school there.]","Gives list of current prices there; wishes Blow to give him letters of introduction to merchants in different parts of France, Spain, England and Holland. Armistead is sending his ship over there in trade","Re: store and plantation affairs","Re: tobacco sold Blow","Re: accounts for logwood and tobacco","Re: freight rates to Dunkirk and other ports","Part owner of ship Washington; wishes Blow to get cargo for ship to foreign ports","Sending Blow 4000 staves","SendingBox of books, send to Suffolk","Re: his problems with shipping","Re: ships Charles Carter and [Friendchoff?]","62 hhds tobacco aboard ship Washington","Cotton and wheat crop destroyed by hail storm","Many accounts owing to store cannot pay anything to Blow at present. We owe about $300 for pork we bought last winter","Orders from Blow for furniture to be made: mahogany enough for chairs and a sofa","Has just heard that a declaration of war has taken place between Great Britain and France; it appears that Louisiana and all the country west is ceded to the U.S. (Mailed from Baltimore)","Re: Hall Suit","Re: cargo of the Washington","Re: sale of tobacco","Math. Anderson of Williamsburg has sent down 4 hhds of tobacco for your care, please ship to London in British Vessel","Ships Martha Bland and the Lovely Lass are now loaded at City Point and bound for England via Norfolk, business very dull here","Sending Blow 194 pieces of bacon and 200 + 2 hhds of Indian meal and 1 [unclear?] flour. Send me store ware, mostly butter pots, also a set of bedstead screens","Crops injured by wet weather; Mr. West (overseer) needs about fifteen [unclear?]; trade dull; our sales for 3 months only £ 500 out of which there was only about £ 90 cash. Refers to \"Old Place\" in Southampton County [owned by Blow's father, Scammel, and now property of Blow]","Re: various ships available for shipping and tobacco abroad","Sailing for Nassau in ten days","Sending tombstone which I ask to be put over my father's grave; I sail for Halifax and England soon","Send shoe makers and oil to grease leather, tacks, hammer awls, etc., and cotton and wool cards","Wishes aid in taking his ship Almira to sea bound for Livernick, Ireland","Wishes barrel staves","Refers to \"Aunt Hall\" and calls Hall \"Uncle\"","Going to west Indies with 100 hbls of corn","Re: debt which Talbot Godwin owes Blow","Wishes Blow to sell his ship for him at $600","Receipts, bills for staves, tobacco, salt, harness, naval stores; Invoices; Legal Summons; Bills of Lading; Tower Hill Store Account (1801-1802) £ 5036.17.9 ¼","Receipts, bills for staves, tobacco, salt, harness, naval stores; Invoices; Legal Summons; Bills of Lading; Tower Hill Store Account (1801-1802) £ 5036.17.9 ¼","3 pieces","Tobacco Warehouse listings; Stud horse desired from England, Ship accounts.","Have received 10,000 lb of pork this season and only 1 hhd of tobacco; no cash worth sending","Re: insurance of ship Dauphin and other insurance","Re: escape of an enslaved person (\"escaped negro\")","acknowledges payment of $10.00","Re: debts and notes owed him and hopes that Blow can lend him money","May be willing to buy Blow's stack of goods which he had offered him a while back; Mr Lee will look them over and determine value etc.","Re: bargaining of above terms, etc.","Announcing Benson, Cropper \u0026 Benson, Corn Merchants","Discussion of visit to Brandon","E: Market conditions in France: Indigo is in demand, market favorable; tobacco market good; no demand for wood, pitch or tar","Goods, invoice; Shoes £ 246.17","Willing to give mortgages on goods in store for security","Re: his credit","Assembly extended the market land to be leased for 99 years","A candidate for House in Virginia Assembly","Re: bond for enslaved persons (\"negroes\")","Re: provisions asked for ship Parkman","Letter regarding the 'sale' of enslaved people.","Sailing soon with 15,000 bu. wheat. Wishes Harris, the baker, to furnish ship bread.","Wishes to be appointed insurance inspector for ship coming into port, asks Blow's support","Wishes ship for conveying 2,500 bushels of wheat at once","The Eliza has arrived; tobacco market good as [scarce?]","Re: cargo of corn and a ship furnished by Blow for Bahamas. Return cargo to be cane, apples and turtle (?)","Brother wishes to go to West Indies. He wishes pay for staves and tobacco if sold.","Re: collections to be made for him by Blow [Swain was a Quaker]","Trade slow, collections poor","Re: price for 15,000 barrel staves sent to Blow for sale; wishes current prices on tobacco and staves, white hominy corn and other corn","Sends his wheat from Dunkirk (N.C.) to Walker Town, about 10 or 12 miles) by land and little more by water. Is satisfied with this mode of conveyance.","Explains navigation up river as far as Walker Town for vessels of 100 or 150 tons; wishes Blow to send ship for his wheat; has the Ann arrived in London?","Has 4 enslaved carpenters ( \"valuable negro carpenters\") for 'sale' ($500 each)","Discusses prospect of buying horse Diamond, is disappointed in Pegasus, he is a bad foal getter and not much thought of in England. Heard a horse called [Pipaten?], mother to Trumpeter, has produced successful horses lately; also [Warten?] or [Sementan?] can be purchased for a moderate sum according to M. Crews to Mr. Drew. Get in touch with Mr. Barksdale (in London). I wish a horse of good size and very beautiful.","Received account sales of 2 hhds tobacco sold you from 41.17.7 pounds, Norfolk Store is debited with---problem of Collections suits?","Will send ship of assorted cargo to Tobego; corn plentiful on the Roanoke (river)","5 hhds tobacco received from James Scammel; sending down","Wishes ship for West Indies voyage","Leaving for voyage","Captain Thomas Bonner sailing in Joseph of Edenton for Tobago; Assorted cargo","Re: sale of naval stores","Sending brig of 150 tons for loading with barrel staves for Ireland or Liverpool","Unsettled state of Europe makes uncertain and dull market. Current price list given (wheat, flour, tobacco, tar, turpentine, staves, wool, and logwood)","Suit against Leonard at next Southampton Court. Paid Col. Maclin for young George Blow's schooling £ 20.10; charged to Norfolk Store","Wine for him from Madeira by ship Virginia, asks Blow to send to Alexandria; send bill to him.","Have parcel of Gray's Creek tobacco; price at Norfolk? Lists pounds of tobacco at Gray's Creek and Low Point. Asks price of brown sugar, coffee, molasses, and [unclear?] sugar","Have red oak staves, white oak [unclear?] and 12,000 shingles on way to Blow. Wishes peach brandy and price of apple cider and molasses","Has received counterfeit bank notes, information as to what to do","Re: 3 French enslaved people (\"Negroes\") brought from Hispaniola against law and now in jail at Norfolk; to be returned at expense of French who claim them","Indenture between Louis Marshall of 1st part, Jeremiah Andrews of 2nd part and Richard Blow of 3rd part and trustee for the other parties. Deed of Trust by Marshall of price of property leased from Anthony Walke in 1793, to Blow","[Blow was Dudley's uncle; Battery may be in Matthews County]","Re: current prices","Re: staves","Re: rent for his house and enslaved person (\"Negro\") for year","Re: delivery of staves","[See: Page's letter of July 9, re: French enslaved persons from Hispanola]","Re: brandy made and barrels for same","Sending Ship Fortitude to Blow, wishes Blow to get cargo of flour or tobacco for England and Ireland for her. Wishes ship to go at once, gives agents names at each British Port to which his cargo should be consigned","Re: injunction of B \u0026 B","Announcing his commission business and offering services","Wishes vessel for Falmouth","Re: arrival of his imported horse; [See letter of April 25, 1803 about horse]","\"Agreement with Thomas Wallace relative to bringing horses from England in 1803.\" Names of horses were Citizen and Clown, Wallace was the groom.","[Nephew of Blow]","Re: Blow's renewal of insurance policy at Phoenix office, Premium of £ 18.15.","Re: Mrs. Boothe, widow's dower and [div.?] of enslaved persons (\"Negroes\") between Hutchings and Edwards, commissioners appointed formerly, who neglected to allot dower: one is now dead and two have left the state. Please have commissioners appointed for my guardian; suggests Wm. E. Brodnax \u0026 Sterling Ruffin \u0026 Hutchings will appoint two for himself. Dr. John Claiborne and Tho. [unclear?], Jr. may be chosen if H. has no objections.","Re: cargoes","Re: land in Dismal Swamps alleged to be property of Robt. Craig of Manchester (England), adjacent Col. Newton's","\"The canal road is in such order as you may ride to the end of [unclear?] Contract\"","Re: opening of canal road","Re: hiring additional enslaved persons (\"negroes\") so that the Canal and road can be opened with ease this summer","Re: idea of taking on cargo of staves for Falmouth and possibly England. Wishes Blow to furnish beef, pork and bread for his ship","Cannot furnish pitch; resin is priced at 30/","Re: his ships off for Falmouth and Cork; what can Blow offer in way of ships?","Re: cargo of ship Kingston and prospects of his ship out of New York taking in tobacco at Norfolk","Wishes Blow to charter a vessel at once for Cork, they will send down tobacco, pitch, resin, white oak staves for cargo","Re: A horse arrived for Messrs [Caine?] \u0026 Ray; how to care for it and where to deliver","Refers to yellow fever raging in New York","Re: horse bought for him by Mr. Barksdale in England and problem of payments for it","Asks about cargo for sea, wishes tobacco and staves","Has 300 [unclear?] of pork for sale; grain crop on the Roanoke very good. Tar and Turpentine plentiful. Ship Mariah Jones at Barbados will return with salt by November. Then to load up with grain and staves for foreign ports.","Asks Blow to ship his tobacco to Barksdale in England","Re: price of a saddle sent to Blow","Re: cargo of staves on Little William","Send personal items of late Leckie to son","Sales account current: \"Mr. Adams will finish stilling room, only 10 bbls of Brandy made this year. It takes 10 bbls cider to make 1 bbl brandy. Hands [workers] are getting in fodder and making bricks. Have paid Wm West [overseer] $100, debited to Norfolk Store","Re: Collecting debt owed him by Dudley","Wishes $ 90 in U.S. notes sent by Mrs. Gray","Re: Horse Clown bought from abroad to be sent for by Statt, groom and Peter to take care of horse in travel","Re: cargo of staves and price for Ireland","Re: settling of account of Talbot Godwin","Re: horse Citizen which he bought for Gen. Carney; hope it has landed and is on its way to Carolina as I shipped on board the Gosport to your wharf; \"I am glad to hear George (Blow) is doing so well at the Williamsburg Colledge [College of William \u0026 Mary]. I always admired the Colledge as all the young men brought (out) there of late years, leave the Colledge new firebrands in politics\"","Re: note of Ambrose Dudley","Invoice of shoes for Grillet \u0026 Bell to Richard Blow, Norfolk","Wishes sacks, molasses, sugar, and coffee in exchange for lampblack and butter","Re: business difficulties of Lamb \u0026 Younger; has sent a horse names Citizen for Gen. Carney to Blow","Look out for Mr. Strange's furniture; he leaves Liverpool around 10 August in The Fame; send on to Petersburg c/o Mr. Pallak","Lamb \u0026 Younger, London, ceased business","Re: Ships Kingston and Nansuch and trade","Sending naval stores wanted to City Point","Will sell his 2 lots in Gosport to pay his debt but wants $3000 for them. Willing to sell his military lands also; signed note for George Wilson for brother's debt.","Wish to wagon by bacon from here to Suffolk and thence by water to Norfolk. Will put up hams, shoulders and midlings; Baltimore may be a good market or Alexandria. Expect Blow to take consignments","Letter for trustees of Lamb \u0026 Younger, London, or their trustees if they are dissolved; would like wine, sherry and bbl whiskey","Hope to pay Blow what they owe him","Re: trip to Georgia, would like to take some enslaved persons (\"slaves\") to help pay expenses. Refers to Mrs. Blow as his aunt","Invoice of goods sent us from Norfolk Store, £ 109.0.10. Newspapers come regularly once a week; tobacco market poor. Will go to the Old Place [Southampton] soon to see how things go there.","Current prices","Re: Business difficulties","Applying for position in office of Discount and Deposit, Norfolk","Re: A horse which he wishes Mr. Barksdale [London] to buy for him","Wishes consignments of tobacco and cotton from Blow","Refers to Mr. West [overseer at Old Place] and Mr. Adams [overseer at Tower Hill] their crops and prospects, etc. Burning bricks","Current prices","Has 300 or more barrels for sale","Little in shipping due to uncertainty of invasion of England","Wishes wines; the Antelope has been chartered for continent would you like space for cargo?","Corn crop in; bricks burning; trade dull","Re: business of barrel staves","Has crab cider for sale, what price will Blow pay? Also, gives prices for brandy, new corn, peas and tobacco.","Reed (groom), has brought horse Archduke; arrived at Blow's from abroad. Reed wishes Blow to employ him to go to England and bring back horses. Write at once your decision; prices of horses have risen as of late in England","Have 7000+ lbs. of pork, no tobacco","[Administrator of father's estate]","Re: payment for Citizen, the horse imported from England for him through Blow \u0026 Barksdale; Citizen is highly praised and valued by many: \"He is as springy as any lady on a dancing room and cutts as many capers.\" Hopes Mr. Barksdale will send him a mare from which he can breed racers for his children.","Re: payment of debt and security for his friends","Sending 78 hhds of tobacco to Blow","Sending staves and peas for sale—wish salt and sugar","Received from Richard Blow [Adm. of Alex. Leckie Sr.'s estate], personal articles, etc.","[Richard Blow, Agent]","Description of cargo, ports of call in US and Europe","Cargo of tobacco for France","Cargo of flour to London","Cargo of tobacco to Falmouth, England and Hamburg","Cargo of tobacco to Falmouth","On board ships [Inn___?] and Dundas for Virginia; Personal effects","Cargo for Ireland","Adjustment for loss of David \u0026 George","Account with Richard Blow $16,966.34","3056.19.5 ¾ [John Patterson, surviving partner after Capt. Brown's death]","…at time of Captain Brown's Death £ 4918.19.3","1790-1796….£ 3585.10.8 ½; Balance due the G. Store… £ 7577.5.11","Re: Privateer Moses Myers taken and carried to Halifax, Nova Scotia. Vice Adm. Court has been reversed here, money in hands of owners in Nova Scotia. Division of money of those entitled now uncertain. \"If brought into court here, I'll pay attention to your interest in the business.\" Flour cheaper here than in Virginia, tobacco holds same price","Refers to the \"bank at this time [seems] to engross and interest the citizens of our Town; we expect it to operate in about ten days","Has received 17 hhds tobacco of N. Burwell's on board the Almira; Insurance taken out","Re: his business arrangements; will not be a partner to [Brown?] or affiliate with Pallak; promise of his business good","Re: Younger's [unclear?] with Brown","\"We are happy to inform you that our house goes on as before\"","Re: Blow's desire to pay a large debt which he owes to Donald \u0026 Burton. Funds in London on account there; Advise.","\"…I like America but as yet I am quite at a loss where to fix...The Baptist's cause here is not very strong although there are two meetings\"","Has prospect of ship proper for shipping tobacco; would Blow be interested in a cargo?","Re: problems arriving from Love's failure to comply with rules for Book of Claims and Barksdale's attempt to clear it for him","Lamb \u0026 Younger, London, has shipped guns for our stores, please deliver them to us","Re: Charter for Snow Concord for London; can fill her cargo","Re: coming to Portsmouth, to establish a tannery. Wishes Blow to assist him and his friend, Crossthwaits, from Keswich, England. Has worked for Mr. Wm. Plume tanner, a short time. [Plume had been in Williamsburg for years prior to going to Portsmouth] Barron knows of a new process for tanning which shortens time; also knows great deal about skinning sheep, etc. [Letter provides great detail on tanning]","Re: claims made by Blow to board of Clairs, London","Re: recovering insurance on building burned in Portsmouth","Discusses how to pay Donald \u0026 Burton, London; has £ 1900 also has £ 500 [Stg?]; payment from Phoenix Ins. Co. which he can add to above sum","Re: sale of his pork","Trade poor, collections poor, wheat sold, bricks being made","Business dull, current prices","Banking arrangements for Blow to pay Donald \u0026 Burton through Dan. Call.","Has received bill of exchange of Macmurdo \u0026 Fisher for £ 1831.5 Stg. on Wm. Barksdale in town of assignees of Donald \u0026 Burton","Re: brick making and crops","Re: [bbls.?] of turpentine in [cypress bbls.?]; bound with white oak, should demand good prices","Re: tobacco shipped","Re: shipment of turpentine and horse Buzzard","Re: pork sent to Blow for sale","Our ship Samuel Jackson with part cargo of staves and bound for Cadiz will come into Hampton Roads for further cargo; will Blow notify him when it arrives and leaves","Flour has advanced and is in demand here, salt and tobacco good. Gives list of hhds of tobacco stored with Richard Blow in Campbell and Wheeley Fire Proof Warehouse","Introducing William Carter, son to Mr. Cater of Shirley, goes to Norfolk to procure passage to a port in France. Mr. Carter has $ 200 which may not be enough for his passage,. if not, will you supply the difference. [This may be the William Carter who attended the College of William \u0026 Mary in 1801]","Re: buying insurance and bank shares","Re: ship Samuel Jackson leaving Ocracock [Ocracoke] Bar for Hampton Roads laden with cargo for Cadiz, Spain","General Affairs at store and conditions of crops","Re: insurance on cargo to Dunkirk","Re: tobacco in storage and prospect of cargo","Could send soon 30 hhds if you ship to London","Asks current price of tobacco","Re: pipe staves on hand for sale","Consign tobacco to Samuel Buchanan of London","Mr. Adams, overseer, has gotten in ¼ of crops of corn and all of hogs; enslaved persons (\"slaves\") sick","Gives Blow's balance and what borrowed","Will Blow get Gaskins to make him ½ dozen table and ½ dozen tea spoons as he made for you with G.M.D. in a cypher on them; refers to \"Aunt Hall\"","\"Copy of papers sent to London, to recover insurance on my houses burned in Norfolk on \"Marketstreet:\" 3 Story Brick house and store burned, warehouse and offices, also. Littleton Tazewell, Notary Public. Home was 35' in length and 29' in breadth, brick, 3 story's high, besides cellars and ganet. Lower store was occupied as a Day Goods Store with mahogany counters; passage below and 4 rooms on 2 story were never completely finished and were strucco (?) and whole house plastered; counting room in read of sd. House was 16' square, 2 stories high with cellar and chimney of brick and completely finished Kitchen in rear of wood, 2 stories high and chimney of brick 20' x '16; smoke (house) 12' square with stove and warehouse shelved and laid out for wholesale store was 30' long and 21' broad, 2 stoves of wood. Value of building prior to fire was $8,939.60 Itemized Estimate of House of Offices to be built given: \"Bricks and Stone Work: $2750\" Scantling, plank and shingles: $1540 Glass, nails, locks: $684 Carpenters Bill: $2770.60 Plastering $926 Painting Bill: $265.00 Total: $8939.60","£ 4030.12 \"amo goods on hand £ 620.6.11 ¾ 90 pct advance £ 558.6.3 1/7 Amo currency articles:£ 425.1.4 Total: £ 5634.6.8 ¼ \"","Bill of measuring the ruins of my buildings $19.12, receipt in full","Bill of house frame and plank [unclear?] of Major John Armstrong for my dwelling and warehouse in Norfolk...$256.75","Wm. Wark, power of attorney for heirs","Petersburg, to New York, $ 80.46; Marine Insurance Office, Norfolk","Sundry Entries","Over 100 items: Bills of lading; Bills of lumber, staves, tar, turpentine; Petty accounts; accounts of ship's captains","Over 100 items: Bills of lading; Bills of lumber, staves, tar, turpentine; Petty accounts; accounts of ship's captains","Over 15 items: Bills of lading; Bills of lumber, staves, tar, turpentine; Petty accounts; accounts of ship's captains","Box 30 has been divided into boxes box 30 A and 30 B.","6 items","33 items","4 items","12 pieces","Includes names of debtors; 7 pieces","over 100 items","109 items","50 items","Box 30 has been divided into boxes box 30 A and 30 B.","Wishes to purchase the horse Buzzard in England thru Mr. Barksdale if possible. Sending 736 [unclear?] of turpentine to pay for him","Sent stud book and sporting magazine for A. Walke by Captain Baird; heard you have had a very severe winter, worst in 25 years","Think I can get horse for your friend in Carolina for about 500 guineas. Oscar is [unclear?] and going to Virginia for Col. Lightfoot; Nat as good a horse as Sir Harry or several others","Asking Blow to send him scrip at once so he can make payment of some shares.","2 enslaved persons (\"slaves\") have escaped","Wishes to buy 700 bu. of salt","Re: collection of debt for Blow (John Nicholas, debtor)","Sundries deliv. by Blow for ship Cracker","Re: to \"Aunt Hall;\" will leave Mathews as soon as land is sold; have advertised in Richmond Enquirer","\"Uncle Wm. Drew suggested that I write you about employment\"","Refers to forwarding papers to M. Madison in Washington, necessary for [past?] port to Dublin. Will ship be able to wait for me 6 or 7 days?","Sending staves","Re: sale of his tobacco and corn","Sending 10 hhds tobacco by sloop Sophia to Blow","[Nears?] staves to fill up his ship when it calls at Norfolk","Cannot supply tobacco for Blow's ship now","Sends bill of laden for 15 hhds tobacco, through Blow to London","Ship America will not come to Norfolk now; for Europe","Tobacco problems","14 hhds tobacco","Refers to debt he owes Dr. Hall, will collect money from Carter Braxton and send to him","Discusses insurance on Blow's houses burned in Norfolk; Mr. Buchanan's displeasure at Blow buying the old ship William, horse Benenborough is for sale at 1000 guineas, inform General (Carney); must have cash before I can buy","Will send turpentine as soon as boat can be found to take it down the river to Plymouth. Have 240 [unclear?]. In looking over racing calendar and stud book see a mare, Penelope got by Trumpetor bred by the Duke of Grattan, foaled in 1798; get Barksdale to purchase her for me; if not, get one of Hutchinson's family of horses, the man that bred Beninborough","Has received Gen. Carney's turpentine on America, do not think he can get either of the horses the General wants","Bill of lading for goods shipped for Col. Hoomes of Bowling Green","Col Hoomes wishes 20 or 30 bbls herrings","Received staves sold for 28 pounds per [hd?] and 14 pounds per bbls, \"Our good friends the English are taking all vessels that are not bound direct to their parts.\"","Has ship; wishes to come to Virginia for freight; ship is new; Advise me.","258 bbls of herrings shipped to Blow","Re: wine to be shipped to him","Will ship turpentine to Blow as soon as weather opens","Re: possible loss of ferry if legislature decides to allow a new ferry to be operated","Re: his debts","\"The money for the capture of the brig Richmond has all been paid.\" Advise who has money","Re: debt he owes, must sell property in Blow's hands","Re: settlements and credits for turpentine and tobacco sold, no chance of getting the two horses, General Carney wants","Bill of Lading for James Strange","Re: legal case against his brother Alex Leckie now in Virginia. Refers to his attorneys in Georgia and Rode Island.","Wishes ½ ton iron, bellows and German [Steel?]","The original Box 31 has been expanded into two boxes as currently described in the finding aid: Box 31 and Box 31 A.","For corn \"being the price per season for the said Waller's young mare being covered by Col. Cary's Horse Daredevil [Williamsburg Data?]","Re: Division of property and debts of Baker \u0026 Blow…","For goods sold him","Asking father to pay Leroy Anderson $60.00","$270 port payment in suit against Blow, Adm. of estate of John Redwood, also a note for $830.33","Wm. Redwood with appear at Raleigh Tavern in Williamsburg for purpose of collecting funds due by suit from Blow","Advises against buying big stock due to world conditions; will send George up to help take inventory; he is in Williamsburg now","1130.51","$ 1838.9.7 ¼ Itemized list of those who owe firm","$ 16010.65 ½","Col Noth Burmell; Robert. C. Burwell; Ph. Burwell; Math. Pape; Robt. Page $196.12.½","Proceed to England and other countries","Proceed to the Baltics","Proceed to Portugal","Father and Son, London, July 9, 1806 (2Boxes of cheese for Lucy Paradise, Williamsburg) Iris Madeira, April 3, 1806 (wines) Jolly Sails, Plymouth NC, June 2, 1806 (shad) Sally Nun, Plymouth NC, June 3, 1806 (shad) Laura, Liverpool (England), July 18, 1806 (merchandise) Dispatch, New York, August 19, 1806 (merchandise) Antelope, Windsor NC, March 13 1806 (tar) John and Avice, River Thames, August 1806 (Merchandise) Eagle, Edenton, October 17, 1806 (sugar, white, oak stoves) Dunfries, London, February 24, 1806 (goods, treasures?) Fairplay, Plymouth NC, April 19, 1806 (hhls, hinings) Antelope, Windsor, NC, March 13 1806 (tar) Anne, Windsor NC, October 28, 1806 (staves and turpentine) Judith, Windsor NC, October 16, 1806 General Green, May 31, 1806 (oak staves) Jenny and Sheperdern, Manchester (England), June 2, 1806, (hhds of tobacco) Sally, Salmon Creek, May 1, 1806 (herrings) Insurance on Sally Ann Neptune, Richmond, March 1, 1806 (tobacco) Commerce, February 1806 (salt and c) America, October 9, 1806 (ship, break, flour) John, Richmond, November 1, 1806 (tobacco) Arnick, July 15, 1806 (staves) Lydia, New Bedford, June 3, 1806 Ontario, June 4, 1806 America, Norfolk, October 10, 1806, $1041.59 Bell Savage, June 8, 1806 (accounts) Robt. Barclay, September 1806 (accounts) Commerce, April 26, 1806 (accounts) Mt. Vernon, Rotterdam, September 24, 1806 (insurance) Atlantic, London, August 1806 (tobacco) Regulator, Plymouth NC, March 28, 1806 (turpentine, tar, sugar) April 16, 1816 (rum) Judith, Windsor NC, March 31, 1806 Commerce, New Bedford, February 22, 1806 (staves) Army, Plymouth, March 5, 1806 Mary, Richmond, April 19, 1806 Mt. Vernon, December 22, 1806 (freight account) Mt Vernon, December16, 1806 (cider, food) Mt. Vernon, December 16, 1806 (oil, beef, etc) Mt. Vernon, October 11, 1806 (navy, bread) Brig George, November 19, 1806 Averick, August 6, 1806 (general account) Fredice, May 1795 (pitch) Sally, Petersburg, June 16, 1795 (tobacco) Flora and Betsy, July 1, 1806 (tobacco) Grey Hound, Plymouth NC, May 7 1806, (pork and turpentine) James Smith, John Coke, Carterise December 5, 1806 (pipe staves inspected from and consigned to Richard Blow) Neptune: October 13 1806 Oak Boards, inspected","Ship Antelope's cargo much damaged, public sale will be had at Calais, and results sent to Mr. Barksdale towards claim and insurance. Blow's tobacco was on Antelope","Discusses current prices of cotton, coffee, tobacco; claims of cargo of Antelope further discussed","Re: settlement of property of Baird's; see also:Box 30","Trade dull: Received bills of lading for Blow's tobacco","Re: turpentine of General Carney's shipped to him, can't buy a horse for Carney as price is 1,000 guineas for either horse he wants. Await Carney's orders; sent him books he wished by Captain Baird; have sent Blow average for loses on Antelope. Son, William, is at school in Reading.","Partners in House of Lamb \u0026 Younger were James Brown, Richmond, Virginia and John Lamb \u0026 John Younger, London; upon death of Mr. Lamb, survivors have admitted J. C. Wardrop as a partner","Re: mistake in shipment of tobacco","Sent 16 quarters [unclear?] 1736 of beef for sale","Re: cargo for ship Globe","Re: pork sent Blow for sale","Tobacco manifests sent for ship Industry for Liverpool and 2 parcels of newspapers for John Hunter","Ship Globe now loading","Re: his debts and how to collect from C. Braxton","Act bills of lading for tobacco, gives current prices of wheat and flour per barrel","Prices current","Discusses dropping prices for turpentine, flour, tobacco better","Re: collection due him","Re: bills of lading for London firms, tobacco sales","Re: tar shipped to Blow; wishes flour in return","Re: cost of ship to take tobacco to France","Re: collections-wishes rum sent to him","Re: suit Ladd v. Strange","Re: debt owed to him by Captain Micks","Re: pork shipped to Blow","Has leased for 10 years furnished place 5 miles from Rayall Exchange, sending Mrs. Blow shoes","Re: loading of Mount Vernon","Bill of lading for fish sent, to Richard Blow, Portsmouth","Printed; business conditions, current prices of cotton, turpentine, tobacco, flour, rice, staves there","$ 100 Virginia currency","Damages to anchors of his ship","Re: cargo of tobacco and possibly flour for the ship General Green","Pork and turpentine to be shipped to Blow aboard the ship Grey Hound for General Carney's account","Bills of lading for tobacco aboard ships Betsy and Nancy","Re: cargo of tobacco for Bell Savage","Re: a ship for Rotterdam","Inquiry about father and letters to him","Has received letters from his father. Was on a Prussian ship carried into Portsmouth and condemned because he came out of a French Port that was blockaded","Discusses business with Blow; amounts due him for merchandise and amounts due Blow for tobacco sent to Calais and Dunkirk (France) per ship Antelope","Tar and turpentine sent on ship The Planter have been sold. Inform General Carney that neither of the horses he wants he can get now. Gives names of other horses which he thinks he can buy once the season is over here: Whiskey, Coreador, Beningborough, and Citizen","Sending down tobacco for ship Flora, Portsmouth","Re: shipment from Virginia, of salt, current prices there","Re: to money he had received due Dr. Hall from Carter Braxton","Re: cargo of staves","\"at the request of Col. Nathaniel Burwell I have shipped on Sloop George 3 trunks, 1Box, and 1 bundle to your care which you will please keep until they are called for by the Reverend John V. Wylie.\"","Ship America, in port will send down to you, she is 287 ton [burden?], can carry 350 hhds and storage of staves to any port in Great Britain","Where is his tobacco? Has price in London fallen?","Ship Mary E. Wright, has been carried into Germany and condemned as prize; ask H. to get $ 9000 insured on her, world conditions affecting prices of product sent over","Wishes 50 sacks of salt","Re: shipment of herrings","Gives ship America's account held in high regard by the ship owners here; discusses conditions between Russia and France, not good","Have to go down tomorrow to the wreck of ship The Shepherdess. Do you have any goods aboard?","Wish 4 bbls of crab cider","Expect ship General Greene owned by Tobias Lard \u0026 Co. of Kennebunk from Liverpool; could a cargo of staves be procured at your place for return voyage","Re: letters he should have received","Re: payments for staves and sugar","Re: change in ownership and management of the 8 ferries, opposed to incorporating; will you influence Richmond legislators to this effect?","Discusses trade and changes for selling Petersburg and Richmond goods, gives estimate of general market for tobacco, sugar, cotton, etc.","Business settlements with Blow","76 items","22 items","25 and 150 items","50 items","1 item","Order for salt","Re: tar sold to Blow","Announces conclusion of a treaty of amity, navigation, and commerce between this country and the USA signed on the 31 [ulto?]","Re: his recent settling in Georgia, prospects, etc.","Re: Blow's suit vs. Gill for debt accrued since 1786","Re: George Blow's marriage and placing him with Tazewell and Jon Cowper to study law; Discusses tobacco business, etc.","Re: damaged flour on ship Alexander","Enclosed copy of condemnation of ship Mary T. Wright","Give freight rates at Norfolk for landing salt from Liverpool (England), also tobacco freight rates","Re: Ships William \u0026 Mary and Paulina and letters due him","Need 1 or 2 small vessels to load at Bermuda Hundred for Falmouth; have 180 hhds tobacco for ship Averick","Re: loading tobacco on ship Niagara","Bill of lading for herrings enclosed","Re: ship Washington's loading; also ship Russell, a very fine, fast sailing copper bottomed ship of 300 tons","Describes splendid entertainment by citizens to the Cavalry and Militia which went from here. I enclose a copy of the toasts, was mortified by his furlough. Tell young George that I hope he will merit the promotion I bestowed on him.","Re: settlement of co-partnership with J. Waldone \u0026 Co.; Blow one of bondsmen","Left British book on Cavalry discipline at Blow's House","Re: Cargo of ship Niagara to Great Britain","Discussion of ship's journey down James to Norfolk [Caffin was mate for ship Albright]","Re: recovering money from Carter Braxton","Writes of wife, Mary's death","Refers to Dudley's wife's death [Mrs. Hall is Lucy]. Says Portsmouth has been upset over aggressions of British Ships of war; an army in our streets, houses, etc. Business is stagnated","Re: cargo of salt or tobacco","Wishes freight for London, or Liverpool","Wishes his Gosport property sold","Wishes to know prices","Re: cargo of staves","Re: cargo of salt from Liverpool and prospect of tobacco on return","Hopes Blow has sold fish for him","Captain Barney of ship Argus sailed for Hobbs Hole, Virginia, for tobacco","Re: cargo of ship Washington","Prices current given in detail","Re: problems of cargo and men for ships","Re: how to pay his debts","Ships Neptune and Reward here","Terms for ship May en route to Continent","Wishes freight for ship Russell","Wishes 100 lbs of bacon, hams and candles sent to him. There is an opening for a retail store on York River","Freight received from Blow via sloop Little Jim; salt","Re: Sale of fish","Ship Averick, tobacco cargo lost, no insurance on ship. Eight of the hams which Mrs. Blow sent, saved. Thinks there will be no war between England and U.S.","Gives dimensions of Dismal Swamp Canal lock[?]. Detailed letter.","Re: Shipment of tobacco to Blow","Asking for position of book keeper in U.S. Bank","Wishes oder of general merchandise sent","Re: Fish he sold; large grain crops here and quantity of lumber of every kind","Having sale on 22nd","Re: Pitch stored with Blow","Introducing Col. Wm. Fontaine of Hanover, who has a considerable interest in the Dismal Swamp Canal.","Order for general goods.","Notifying re: suit filed","Personal Letter; sends love to \"Aunt\"","Cash scarce; trade dull","£ 802.3.-","£ 883.4.8 3/4","£ 7269.13.5 \"Debts due from the Store: Norfolk Store; Littleton Lamir; James Dunlop \u0026 Co.; Butts Birds[srpey?]; Isaac Andrews; Allen Hines; John Berryman; £ 4898. - 9 1/2 / £ 2371.12.7 1/2","165 items","Re: Letters he had asked Blow to forward to England to Mr. Rennolds","Sending $ 54.50 in [unlcear?]loans for payment for flour, etc.","Order for garden seeds","Re: Commission merchants, Treble, Spe[unclear?] \u0026 Co., of [Nantz?]","Re: Deed of trust to secure[?] Blow","Wishes to pay General Thomas Blount, Member of Congress, some money; wishes Blow to [unclear?]","Introducing F. Le Roy of Nantz","Re: Cargo of corn and effects of cargo on its outcome","Re: Whiskey and brandy to go to Charles Carter of Shirley Plantation","Re: problems of present embargo on his corn","Re: Money he owes Blow","Re: Prospects of freight should embargo be lifted","Wishes ship Belle Savage for cargo, for Liverpool","Re: Political Situation in Spain \u0026 France [Refers to the Napoleonic Wars]","Sending down corn \u0026 tobacco for shipment","Wishes Blow to sell enslaved persons for Drew, even at $ 30.00; needs money at once","64 items","Hopes beef and candles sent to Blow can be disposed of as embargo is partially repealed.","Sending ship down to be loaded with cargo for anywhere except to North of Europe. Ship American built. Ship bringing down building stone.","Send salt to him at once","Re: shipment of corn and tobacco","Re: Need salt at once","Re: Salt","Re: Ship Washington en route to Norfolk for corn and flour","Re: Bills owned them","Gives current prices of tobacco","General conditions discussed","Re: Cargo of ship Columbia","Re: Staves","Discusses affairs abroad. Wishes Blow to sell salt at City Point.","Re: Wine from Madeira","Re: Freight desired for ship Columbia to England","Wishes ship for his tobacco. Address him at White Chimney's, Caroline County","Tobacco bringing good prices here","Wishes Blow to advertise his ship Mary Ann for freight for Europe. Must avoid Amsterdam or any place under French domination. Ship able to take tobacco, cotton, or hogsheads.","Have ship ready in a few weeks for freight to Europe. Can Blow secure freights?","Problem as to ship. Has tobacco ready for Europe","Can fill up another ship with flour","Re: Sale of his Gosport lots by Blow \u0026 his debts.","Refers to his cargo of lour, etc. now ready","Has hogshead staves instead of barrel staves at landing","Have bt. 10,000 barrel staves and leave at once; will send rough staves down on another lighter. This will complete my contract with you","Sent 5000 barrel staves per the lightman","Sending Blow rough hhds. staves","Awaiting craft to send 7 hhds of tobacco down. Hope you have shipped out the 15hhds with you aboard the Pocahontas","Wish to have price of bacon and brandy","Re: Ship for Dublin and freight cost","Send candles to me at Washington","Re: Freight for ship Washington out of Norfolk","Enc. Charter Party for ship Nancy","Is concerned about vice around his residence , etc. Wishes Blow to have law change this situation","Re: Barrel staves","Ship Columbia from Tappahannock to Liverpool with freight of staves or tobacco. Ship Mary Ann sailed ysterday for Charleston for freight","Re: Staves and undressed wood","Re: Tobacco freight","Tobacco on ship Alexander for Falmouth and England or Ireland","Barrell staves on board brig Catherine","Passage wanted to Cork, Ireland or England","Business accounts of ship Alexander","Sends letters for Richard Blow (her father-in-law) to send to her mother, Mrs. Waller, in Williamsburg","Wishes small vessel for his freight","Ship Union, belonging to us expected from Cadiz (Spain). Wish freight for her.","Will take inventory of store goods by September 1st and balance books.","Discusses current prices of hemp and accounts of ship Columbia","Re: President's proclamation. Gives current prices of tobacco and flour.","Has white oak hhds and red oak hhds and 150 lbs. bee's wax to sell","Has contracted for small ships to take his tobacco to port north of Gothenburg (Sweden) or to the south of Lisbon (Portugal). Blow's rate of freight too high. Need Blow's advice about proper paper for clearing ship, etc.","Wishes advice of Blow for marketing goods in New York","Re: Small debts and lack of news as to her son's whereabouts","Re: Shipment of hemp","Cargo of tobacco is intended for continent. Blow will get French consul's certif. for Hatcher","Re: Suit","Notice of board meeting to be held in 12th.","For 12 different ships","6 items","50 items","Details an agreement between Hatcher and Blow for freight on ship Mary Ann, to discharge cargo in British Isles, Spain, Portugal, Canary or Western Islands. To be allowed 50 days to load and discharge and call for orders. Tobacco freight.","Duty Bonds not paid in bank, by law, will be put in suit. Request merchants of Norfolk to have their bonds adjusted in bank","Re: discusses loading of the ship Mary Ann and bills of lading.","Continuation of business of loading ship Mary Ann","Discussing Hatcher's business ventures abroad: Hatcher's shipping of tobacco abroad. Details of necessary papers to be taken by the ship and to be used to different countries.","Acknowledges proposals of Brown \u0026 Rives","Re: Ship Mary Ann","Discussing shipment of good to Europe: Freight for ships Columbia and Mary Ann","Discussing the election of Richard Blow as director of the Bank of the United States for a one-year term [Oliphant was chashier of bank]","Certificate for $ 2794.51 for 30 hhds tobacco [unclear?] by Blow","Re: concerning political actions of the U.S. Congress: refers to \"ultimate fate of Mason's resolutions\" in Congress","Re: business of ships abroad, Mary Ann and Columbia","Re: tobacco aboard the ship Mary Ann","Re: Mary Ann cargo and departure","Discussing the positions of the French: French near border of Portugal now","Loads of tobacco of the ship Mary Ann","Current price of tobacco. Refers to \"Mr. Masons bill passing in the Senate and small vessels will immediately be wanted for Britain and Ireland\"","Discusses ships' destinations and cargos: problems of loading the Mary Ann; disagreement between Hatcher and Blow","Mary Ann destinations, cargo, etc.","Re: Furniture sent to Blow for sale in 1809. Please return if not sold","Agreement between Blow \u0026 Hatcher for ship Mary Ann's cargo","Need small vessel for overseas trade","Barksdale's son is en route to Norfolk from London, to study in the U.S. Has chosen Law as his profession, wishes Blow to encourage and supervise William. Mr. Hill's [unclear] has returned here and demands pay for training Hill's horses (\"fillies\")","Wishes Blow to get vessel for his tobacco","Discusses sailing across the Atlantic, heavily armed: \"on April 1st was boarded by a French Privateer and plundered of all our clothes, money, everything moveable. Was Brig 20 guns, 150 men\"","30 hhds. of tobacco for Juno","Re: tobacco for ships Juno and Washington.","Corn sent to Blow by ship Sisters","Her [unclear?] son estate in Virginia [largely illegible]","Sending 225 bhls. of tar to Blow for sale; asks prize of staves (white oak or red oak)","Ship delayed; will send in 3 weeks","Shipping tobacco","His ship Industry en route to Blow for freight; prefer a freight to Lisbon (Portugal) or Cadiz (Spain); Insurance to England very high for small vessel; maybe West Indies would be wiser.","Distressed at no news from his ships or from William [Drew]. Addresses Blow as \"kind relative\"","Sending ship Mary Ann to New York for freight as cheaper rate than Norfolk","Requests Blow to return invoice of furniture to him as he is loading for So[uth?] America","Asks for his account and prices for freights at Alexandria, Norfolk, etc.","Re: fish sent to Blow for sale","Re: African-Americans in prison there and prices for wheat, corn.","Still concerned over fate of her son Thomas","Reports death of John Rogers. His son-in-law, Samuel Nightingale, is admin. of estate","Vessels [unclear?] here","[Blow had been guardian of Davis]","Inquiring if M. Triplett, lately from Cadiz (Spain) is there to purchase flour for the British Army in Spain","Re: Account of Nathaniel Burwell","Re: Estate of his father-in-law, John Rogers","Dissatisfied with Mr. Foster who has delayed building a ship for him. Asks Blow to see about it for him","Re: Burwell's salt order","Re: newspaper subscription of The Herald","Asks settlement for turpentine","Has not received his letter","Has two ships ready by November and December","Sending load of staves to Blow","Hear Napoleon Bonaparte has rescinded his decree and ordered the release of all American property under adjudication in his dominion (goods and prisoners?).","Recommends Thomas J. Allen, Commission Merchant, Baltimore to Blow's attention","Re: Discussing the detention of vessels in Cadiz Bay","Re: Blow's payments due","Sale of fish to Blow","Sending 86 hams and 3 bhls. Turpentine for sale. Would like [unclear?] of salt","Directions for goods to be sent to him","Inquiring about the price of Liverpool salt and Spanish brandy","Remittance and sale of salt","Sloop Exchange bringing 12 [unclear?] white oak staves to Blow","Little chance of flour cargo; same (some?) tobacco","Cargo of ship Hunter in Virginia waters, now desiring wheat and flour","Tobacco shipment is ready for sending to Bordeaux or port in Bay of Biscay (France)","Wishes news of departure of ship Mary Ann for Europe. Are bonnets all sold and what prospect is there for the Columbia's salt? Expecting ship Nancy soon.","55 hhds. tobacco shipped to Blow","Re: valuations of ships and averages charged at Greenock","Has not sold Blow's Spanish [Brown?] yet.","Sending load of staves","Ship Averick loading tobacco and cotton for London","Re: payments due from Blow","Acknowledges hams sent to him; wishes news of his son, William, who went to Virginia recently","Re: Bow's ship Nancy in France, insurance etc.","Ship Nancy has arrived. Discussing the \"present officers decline all [risquer?] to France: A few days will determine England's steps…\"","Wishes price of ground allum salt; also price of flour and old whisky","Wishes vessel of 180 to 250 hhds to load for Liverpool direct.","Staves hard to get right now","Have 400 ton ship and wish cargo from Norfolk","Contract for outgoing ship to Europe","Glad Blow secured vessel for cargo aboard","Re: fish sold to Blow; also admin. of his bother's estate","Insurance of ship; wishes price of [unclear?] goods incl. bristles","For ships Catherine, Freyheit, Pindur, Fredonia, Juno, and the Columbia.","For ships Washington, Rachel and Mary, Mary Ann, Jersey Blue, Sally, Planter, and the Nancy with tobacco accounts.","Sending Blow a load of staves","Tobacco ready for ship Betsy","Tobacco shipment ready for ship Unity","Shipment of sperm (whale) oil and problems about it","Re: discussing a shipment of tobacco for the Betsy","Introducing Capt. Joel Thorp to Blow","Re: Sale of fish","Introducing J. K. Townsend of Townsend \u0026 White, New York","Re: flour from Lisbon (Portugal)","Blow appointed agent of the Trustees of the [late?] Bank of the United States","Have new ship of 300 tns ready in 6 weeks and would like freight in Virginia for her.","4 hhds. of tobacco on board of ship Aberdeen","Draft on Blow, etc.","Has about 300 bhls. flour for sale. Advise.","Directions to Cat. Russell from Liverpoole in case Non-Intercourse Act going into effect. Discusses U.S. Government problems about foreign trade","Current prices of tobacco and flour given","Discusses financial transactions: transfers 2 shares of stock into Bank of Virginia to Blow","Ship has arrived and experiencing government entanglements: ship Mary Ann here now and whether she can clear after February orders by Government. Keep him posted as to chance of freight to any port of Europe in case of U.S. change of orders","Requests remittance for wines ordered by Messrs. Burwell \u0026 Pages.","Has candles and twisted horse manes suitable for matresses for sale. Like to know where ship St. Chuthbert is.","Discusses political entanglement and shipping: \"Non-Intercourse laws have vanished and all our expectations now is that Congress will adjourn in 10 or 12 days….\" How are vessels there now?","Has about 300 bhls. Herring fish for sale","Shipping business: Capt. Allen of schooner Hero looking for business there","Flour for sale and price he is willing to take for it.","Current prices for tobacco and flour.","12 bags horse manes sent to Blow for sale.","Re: his order for Madeira wines","Has a vessel for sale; gives minute detailes and description of her and price asked.","Can furnish red oak staves at $ 18 per M.","Gives Golsborough family genealogy","Re: Ship Nancy","Sending his son home.","Has new ship of 360 tons available to Bow. Expects ship Ann Alexander soon and wishes business for her","Re: business with Wm. Barksdale for son's money.","Re: flour shipped to London and insurance for it","Re: Rogers estate; ship Mary Ann waits for cargo from Bow; Dull times in foreign freights","Business dull for all kinds of vessels.","Death of Mr. Pallak; he left no will; Estate of $ 35,000 or $ 45,000 goes to his brother Allan.","Suit between him and George Keckie. Refers to Mr. Wickham as counsel","Business payments discussed","Pallack estate and payments","Has St. Petersburg Russian hemp for sale. Can Blow use any?","Business between the two.","Asks Blow to give ship Tracta[?] 10 or 15 bhls. of their tobacco in storage.","Payments and shipping matters: sends bill for still sent to Bow","Roger's estate payments due from Blow. Wishes freight of corn for ship Mary Ann.","Capt. Robinson needs help to obtain a consular certificate","Payment for 12 bales of hair.","Invoice for hats.","Step-daughter married Robert Goldsborogh; Divorced in 1804, child, a male, living on Eastern Shore with grandmother now. Problems of guardianship. Re: will, if there was one etc.","Wishes 80 bhls of herrings","Wishes Blow to collect from Josiah Hunter's estate of Great Bridge, Virginia; Mrs. Elizabeth Hunter, Admin.","Sending new ship down. Wishes freight, Ann Alexander, has not arrived yet. Will send her to Blow at once","Ship Augustus sent to Blow for freight; gives curent prices of corn, tobacco, hemp","Mary Ann dispatched to you for freight to Lisbon (Portufal), Ireland or Liverpool (England)","Please remit for tobaco sold Blow","Freight for ship Augustus near ready, will send drum to Blow for Liverpool.","Ship Augustus will carry 550 hhds tobacco. Staves are plentiful now; Have plans for loading ship Mary Ann with flour for Liverpool.","Ship Augustus and ship Mary Ann loading","No offer for ship Independence as yet. Lays idle here. What do you think of freight for Cadiz (Spain) or Lisbon (Portugal) of flour? Ship Silver Grey has loaded for these ports; ship Powhatan bound for London left City Point.","Cannot dispense of barrel staves you bought of Lewis at the Bridge","Four ships availabe, except to Spain and Portugal","Ship Euphratis owned by C. Grinnell, James Howland and myself: no prospect of freigh; Will send to you if desired; about 2 years old and 365 tons.","Wish business for new ship","Remit for staves","Cargo to Ireland, Liverpool (England), etc.","[Belfield \u0026 Hicksf[?]d men same as Emporia, Virginia in 19th and 20th century]","Shipping questions about transportation abilities of ships: What prospects will ship Mary Ann have for freight at Norfolk? She can carry 300 hhds of tobacco","Wishes to sell circa 400 bhls of pork; willing to barter with debtors in Fredericksbug, Port Royal, Tappahannock, Dunkirk, etc.","Since arriving I find that dispute with Great Britain will be amicably settled.","Shipping and economic conditions in Europe: No trade here, ice in harbor, will leave at once on ship Euphratis; Questions advisability of freight of staves for West Indies on account of worms; as to timber, for England, after duty and other expenses, little profit; but agrees for Blow to load Euphratis  with timber for England if ship is filled. Prefers freight of tobacco at £ 4.5 for England or Ireland, or corn flour at 9 per bbl for Cadiz, Lisbon or Gibraltar (Spain and Portugal)","Cancel wine order","Shipping conditions and goods: Ships The Powhatan and Fingal? are up for freight; only half a cargo; further discussions about cargo; give current prices for tobacco and flour","Will Blow purchase [unclear?] staves for brig Ann?","Shipping to Europe: Ship Powhatan up for London needs further cargo. Nothing offered for ships Independence or Ann Alexander.","Buy 500 lbs of cable j[?]k for ship Independence at City Point. Give prospects for a cargo.","Re: staves","Ship Fame available","Goods on ship Averick en route to Blow for British port","[Curell was the Captain of the Polly, bound for Norfolk] Bill of Lading; bringing 92 bhls flour from John Hoomer, assigned to Richard Blow with freight at 25 cent per bbl.","Has ship coming soon from England. Wishes cargo.","Need freight and charter for ships Ann Alexander and Independence. Advise.","Re: loading of ship Ann Alexander with staves","Re: cargo of ships Independence and Ann Alexander","Discusses difficult atmosphere in trade, fear of a war if British actions don't change: no prospect as yet for employment for Ann Alexander, Euphrates or Independence. General feeling here that war will ensue if British orders in Council are not soon rescinded","[approximately 100 items]","Schooner Prospect sailing for Norfolk; asks Blow to give any assistance she may need.","Decided to send ship Euphrates to Liverpool (England) with tobacco","Business arrangements for payments, etc.","Sends few goods and a hobby horse Blow had ordered (cost $ 15)","Re: drafts given etc.","Delay in getting cargoes for ships Ann Alexander and Independence, no cotton or tobacco available for ship Euphrates now. Good apple brandy scarce here, gives current prices of tobacco in Richmond","Sending down garden seeds, potatoes and oats for Mrs. Blow for planting, and oats for son George","Re: flour sent","Needs vessel to carry 14 to 18 hundred barrels of flour for Spain; what would a vessel cost? Can money be had of you for bills on London and at what exchange?","Cargo of Betsy \u0026 Mary","As executor of Edw. Cowper estate gives legal details to collect and pay Blow","Check sent for payments due","Letter from John Randolph [in Congress] that an Embargo would be immediately laid. Get off any flour[?] to foreign port at once","Problems if embargo goes into effect","Discusses actions of the U.S. Congress, the trade embargo and their response: a law laying an embargo of 90 days has passed both Houses of Congress. Trust the ship John \u0026 Adam has put out to sea and that you have got rid of any flour","Shipment by Blow of a carriage to him","Re: payments","Problems of flour certificates as schooner Richmond put in to Wilmington, North Carolina, after Lisbon (Portugal) and Cadiz (Spain).","Sends premium for cargo on schooner Richmond and discusses problem of stops at several ports","Re: payments","Re: stock shares taken in Farmers Bank","Has ham and midlings for sale","Commission merchant asking for business","Concerning the account of the ship Ann Alexander","Re: discusses a canal from head of Pasquotank River in North Carolina to head of Elizabeth River and Virginia","Declines to help Blow buy a privateer","Asks for place at bank","Applies for a teller position at the bank","Officers of Farmers Bank, Richard Blow, President","Detailed letter: Terms if Farmers wishes to rent his house as a banking place.","Has set of India Table China which he wishes to sell. You and Capt. Parker have one like it imported at some time. What did he cost you?","Re: deed sent to Robertson in Petersburg","Asks for meeting of Board of Directors for Farmers Bank","Re: note against Benj. P. Hoomes of King \u0026 Queen County, Virginia","Re: sale of cargo of oil","Suggested notice of opening of the branch of Farmers Bank at Norfolk","Has ships empty and ready for cargoes. What prospects in Virginia?","Banking matters: Delays in getting necessary discounts for Bank to begin","Re: shipment of goods and prices: Schooner Richmond at Newbern, North Carolina. Asks Blow to insure her cargo of salt and [unclear?] at $ 5000. Blow valued ship at $ 3000 and cargo at $ 8300. [Blow as president of Marine Insurance Office]","Norfolk: Re: insurance premium for Richmond","Problem of his debt to U.S. Bank and Mr Allmond's endorsements; a suit in [unclear?], to save his two warehouses on Commerce St. and two dwellings on B[unclear?] Street; he asks for loan from Blow. If not, he will be financially ruined.","Ship Richmond has not left here yet","Ship Bedford was damaged in Lynn Haven Bay; asks for assistance for sale and repairs","Continuation and letter of November 22.","Re: ship Bedford See letter of November 22nd.","Cargo of a ship Ann Alexander","Subscribing for shares in Farmers Bank","Applying for cashier's position at the bank","Applying for gr[and?] son, Benj. Pollard, as notary","Applying for position of watchman at bank","Applying for notary at Bank","Applying for job of porter at the bank","Applying for notary at Bank","Job application for watchman","Job application for watchman","Job application for book keeper or discount clerk","Job application","Job application for cashier","Job application","Job application","Job application","Job application","Job application","Job application","Job application","Job applications , 21 letters","Job application for discount clerk","Job application","Recommends Benjamin Pollard for notary","Recommends T. J. Parker for notary","Job application for runner","Job application for porter","Job application for work","Job application as clerk","sold house to Farmer's Bank","Job application for book keeper","Job application for discount clerk","Job application for cashier","Job application","Job application discount clerk","Job application teller","Job application discount clerk","Job application discount clerk","Job application as runner","Job application as runner","Job application as runner","Purchase of shares in Bank","Discusses trouble with British confiscation of vessels at sea: Orders about ship Debby \u0026 Eliza's cargo \"British licenses have risen here very much and cannot be had under $ 1500 and there is great alarm here that the British cruisers will take our vessels that are bound to Southern parts…Insurance for voyage to Lisbon is 17.5 p.c. …\" [War of 1812]","Crates sent to Blow in ship Richmond","Whale cargo of the ship Debby \u0026 Eliza engaged","Duty of oil to be before Congress","Banking and movement of money: advisability of removing specie from Bank out of town. The Virginia Bank has done this already.","Debby \u0026 Eliza chartered for Lisbon if Blow has not chartered her already","[In handwriting of] Blow: Detailed memo of his correspondence with Bridges \u0026 Robertson regarding cargo of Debby \u0026 Eliza and problems encountered by blockades, etc. from 1813 February 5 to 1815 May 20","Discusses politics, shipping difficulties: Re: past cargo of flour for Debby \u0026 Eliza \"considerable fervor pervades our city especially the Legislature = who are this instant organizing a plan of defense for your Borough and will probably order out 3000 men forthwith\"","Has flour for available","Difficulties of getting flour down to Blow","Re: problems getting flour to Blow; \"excitement of arrival of troops for Richmond and Manchester on way to Norfolk for your protection\"","Re: his chartering of ships Debby \u0026 Eliza, Z[unclear]; ship Algernon, lost at Cape Hatteras, was insured fully","Ship Two Marys entering Chesapeake Bay was met (stopped and boarded) by British fleet under Admiral Warren, had her register and declare different ports…uncertainty about vessels being permitted to go out and impediment re ingress of vessels.","Blockade and how long it will last","Sending flour for ship Debby \u0026 Eliza via ship Catherine","Continuation of problems of getting flour cargo down for Debby \u0026 Eliza","\"The blockade has had a serious effects here. Flour has fallen 2 1/3 per barrel.\"","Sending 200 bhls flour by Martha Ann for Debby \u0026 Eliza cargo","Do not send Debby \u0026 Eliza out of port until blockade is lifted or assurance from British that licensed vessels will be permitted to proceed","Thinks blockade will soon be lifted and ship Debby \u0026 Eliza can get out","Sending flour for ship Debby \u0026 Eliza","Re: discussing the British blockage, the embargo and cargo for his vessels","Nat. Clanton, Wm. Peter, Wm. Comm[unclear?] $ 150.15 [unclear?] of Virginia; land formerly property of Walter Gilliam deceased of 1272/3 acres","Gives Blow permission to appoint Director of Farmer's Bank in his place","Power given to Blow to sell cargo of May Ann (800 bu. salt). Wishes 270 bhls flour sent to him","James Geddy signed acknowledged loan of $ 30 from Baron.","Problems of blockade, etc.; Bills of Lading","Concerning the removal of R. Blow as president of Farmers Bank, and five letters concerning Farmers Bank.","Wishes herings sent by packet to Williamsburg","Discusses ship Powhatan's departure from City Point: please furnish Captain with what he needs","Citizen's of Portsmouth sent $ 700.81 for relief of sufferers by the late fire; note of thanks","Returns his 5 volumes of Helvetius","Charter of ship Victory","Cargoes of ships Debby \u0026 Eliza and Richmond","Blow was agent for ship Victory of New Bedford - to receive load of tobacco at City Point","Re: ships and tobacco shipments: Debby \u0026 Eliza to Rhoads with tobacco and cotton; ship Augustus; ship Richmond; ship Edward Bartin","Re: ship the Victory; many British vessels at City Point and Bermuda Hundred","Discusses losses due to late war.","Re: commission business","Sent 1600 staves to Blow","Purchase of boat","Re: Debby \u0026 Eliza; rates of exchange","Ship Augustus cargo full","Re: ship Richmond cargo of tobacco for Richmond","Primarily concerning his shipping trade","Re: concerning various ships owned by Blow: Debby \u0026 Eliza, Richmond, cargoes; Ship Powhatan","Ship Richmond's account","Wishes shingles","Re: ship Richmond","Re: ship Richmond cargo of tobacco and staves","Re: staves and flour","Fire in Petersburg destroyed half the town, about 300 houses. His counting house was saved","Ship Augustus cargo","Re: Blow's debt to Bank","For building the [unclear?]","Primarily concerns his sea shipping trade","Re: ship Edward Barten's cargo","Re: Shipment in Edw. Bardin","Re: furnishing brig Charles Fourcett en route to Bermuda Hundred for tobacco and staves","Ship Ceres has not arrived at City Point","Re: cargo of Ceres, Edward Bordin, and Alexander for City Point","Re: Edward Bardin, Ceres, Debby \u0026 Eliza","Re: shipped of fish thru the Canal to you, will ship shad [type of fish] for family use the last of this month","(see April 12 letter)","Re: ship Augustus","Re: Humph Hathaway and his cargo","Re: Ship Ceres from City Point to Rotterdam with tobacco; Re: ship Debby \u0026 Eliza; Re: ship Edward Bordin","Re: Edward Bordin to Liverpool with tobacco","Re: ship Victoria for Europe","Primarily concerns his shipping trade","Re: freight rates","Re: falling freight rates","Re: Ship Debby \u0026 Eliza's flour cargo","Re: Cargo ofships Debby \u0026 Eliza and Baltie for Liverpool (England), Scotland and Ireland, freight rates a problem. Mr. Dunlop wished possibly to charter the ship Ceres for Leith.","Re: Mr. Dunlop did not accept ship Ceres as expected. Freight is down, problem of getting ships to take out cargoes.","No sale for Blow's salt","Re:Ship Ceres for Rotterdam and cargo","Concerns the tuition and board for Blow's sons, Robert Richard","Robert and Richard Blow by Aiken \u0026 Brooks, and Books for Robert","Three letters and one resolution document","Re: Financial affairs of Farmer's Bank, scale of loans, debts allowed, etc.","Refers to branches at Petersburg, Lynchburg, etc.","Petty bills of Richard Blow, four letters, and accounts with Neilson \u0026 Neale.","80 items","Re: state of exchange, etc.","Banking business","Re: Accounts","Re: Alleged default in bank, etc.","Cost of kitchen, stable, dailty building and garden $ 428.18","Renewing Charter of Farmer's Bank which will expire 1827; urges renewal and to confer with stockholders as to their opinion.","General conditions of banking.","Legislature wishes detailed statement of expenses of Branches of this bank; asks Mother Bank (Norfolk) to send earliest mail; also list of salaries.","80 items.","4 letters","Re: Branches of Farmer's Bank","Election of Lee as cashier","Re: Cashier","Detailed letter describing Christmas as Tower Hill: Weather very bad, hunting, ice house full of ice, new school at Coman's [?] Well, Sussex; wants daugher, Mary Frances put there. Death of Capt. John R. Mason. Edwin Gray sold off all his estate yesterday. Thomas Gray to manage the Ruffin plantation. Imagine Thomas will buy Edwins land; there will be Grays all around us. Just heard that Captain Wm. Briggs bought Edwin's place, $ 1800.","Repairing the man building and slating kitchen","Paint, lead, etc. $ 84.36","Describing post Civil War life conditions: Reconstruction, \"thievery\" of African-Americans; Fanny (his wife) is teaching 10 pupils; Mary is chief assistant in a large female school here; Aleck has been here. Orange and Alexander R.R. has joined up to the Manasses R.R.","George Blow, Micajah Felts, Adminsitrators; Inventory of App.","$ 6235.20; Divison of Estate to 3 grandchildren: Mary E. Turner, Martha Jordan and Georgia Ann Hines.","Leaves Mary E. Hines his plantation on East side of Austin's branch; leaves Martha Hines his plantation on Wesst side of Austin's branch; [Mary Elizabeth Hines husband was George Hines] George Blow and James Rochelle, executors, Rochelle did not act.; John D. Turner who married Mary, act.","George Blow administrator","Dozens of petty accounts between Richard Blow and merchants, trades, etc.","Field book of line between George Blow, Jr., John Clanton Saldsberry and Nancy Clanton and adjoining [unclear?]","Barham's Tract…183+ acres sold at $ 5 per acre. Plat of Barham Wren's land and north side of Racoon Swamp by Wm. Darbie of which this is an exact copy - total acres 345.","Number of packages consigend to [names from Williamsburg, Petersburg, Yorktown, Burwell's Ferry, Hanover]","Original field notes of a Road from Bla[?]'s Mill to Sussex Coutr House chained by Joseph Clanton","£ 1409.9.10 1/2 : long listing","Re: Suit Blow \u0026 Oldham trading as merchants at South Quay, Nansemond County. Each to put up £ 400 V.Cur. and going under firm name of Baker, Oldham \u0026 Blow and to continue throgh the War. In 3 months Oldham died. Firm continued as Baker \u0026 Blow. Store began at Pitch Landing, North Carolina. Other stores were established at Petersburg under firm name of Blow \u0026 Barksdale in 1782.","Answer of Blow refers to the year 1793","Tobacco imanifests for various ships; invoices of tobacco to Wm. Blow at Dunkirk; Invoices to Petersburg Store.","[torn at date] Re: Blow \u0026 Barksdale accounts and ship Flying Jennie 's Cargo","Ships Portsmouth, Grand Duke, [unclear?], Mt. Vernon","[7 items]","Re: Settlement of father's estate","A personal letter about her son, John, who was employed by Freeland \u0026 Gillis in Petersburg. Sent down to Williamsburg on business stayed at the Eagle Tavern. [Mrs. Taylor was a sister of Robert H. Walker]","Re: Goods shipped to him from Lamb \u0026 Younger, London. Requests Blow to attend the Customs and have goods sent up to him as soon as he can. Goods came in the America.","Re: Blow's subscription to the Virginia Gazette for 1800 and 1801","Has sent down 4 hhds. tobacco to Blow.","Re: wine for his father. Asks it to be sent to Alexandria c/o Jenny \u0026 Graham or some person who does business for his father.","Also, letter of March 1 1803 from Cropper, P[unclear?] \u0026 Co., Liverpool","Ship Thomas Wilson, freight bill: 1 case containing a Piano Forte \"for Hon. Samuel Tyler, Judge of Court of Chancery in Williamsburg\"","Re: A Disagreement between Arthur Hope and Blow. Hope had deposited funds with Blow for purpose of Blow investing for him in Bank Stock. Wirt advises Blow to agree to a committee of 3 men to settle rather than go into court.","Acknowledges tobacco sent over by Mrs. Lucy Paradise per The Sheffield. According to Mrs. Paradise's desire we are sending 2 [ch___s?] marked \"LLP1.2\" Bills of Lading sent to Blow at her request. \"She is miserably in debt\"","Has established a printing office in Norfolk with Daniel Baxter. Solicits Blow's goodwill and business.","Re: tobacco she had shipped to Reynolds in Liverpool (see letter of July 12, 1806).","Wishes to employ a tutor to live in his house. Enclose advertisement for same to be put in The Herald. Wishes a mentor in Latin, French but must have one good on Arithmetic and English. Say £ 50 or £ 60 for English teacher and £ 70 or so for language teacher.","His opinion of western lands, 1st rate land sells at $ 20 to $ 30 and 2nd rate at $ 10. Does not wish to settle out here.","Regulations as to conduct: Divine Services, Reveille, etc.","Will not come to Norfolk until yellow fever is over or is prudent to come. Keep him informed.","Bills rendered for postage","Bill for books (listed) $28","Bill","Bill for books (listed)","Appeals to Blow to assist him. He is a British subject and \"confined in jail and then to be sold as a slave for the benefit of the state of Virginia.\" Gives his life history and tells how he a came to America at 3 years old.","Inscription to be put on gravestone of Marie Semple, daughter of James Semple and Joanna his wife, daughter of Doctor William McKenzie, dec'd. Born August 16, 1809 and died November 12th 1810. Note from Semple to Blow with directions for sending stone to Cobham or to the Bay warehouse in Surry or upper end Isle of Wight County.","January 16, 1801, Lee Hall, Portsmouth, to Richard Blow, Norfolk. Asks for Blow's assistance so he can obtain a job as a clerk in the Navy Yard at Gosport. January 26, 1801, Congressman Sam W. Dana, Washington DC, to Lee Hall. Discussing a possible job position for Hall. 1804 and 1805, Sam Lord, New York, to Dr. Lee Hall, Portsmouth.","6 pieces","Requests Blow's influences in procuring his appointment as cleark in Public Navy Yard in Gosport","Recommending Dr. Hall to be Clerk of Gosport Navy Yard","Re: Medicine ordered by Hall","A teacher, will return to Portsmouth if conditions seem good","Measures taken to prevent interruption of the commerce of tobacco have had full success.","Suit between Vaughan and Baker \u0026 Blow; he will represent Baker \u0026 Blow.","Re: Inquiring about books sent to Mr. Thomas Jefferson.","Inquires about M. Davis [Augustine] establishing a printing press in the city.","Goods delivered at Capital Landing","Bill of Lading for his tobacco","Encloses letter to London","Petitions re: governorship. Refers to \"Cousin Sam Briggs\" being in Richmond","Fragment of drawing of houses and streets in Petersburg [in handwriting of Richard Blow]: Appomattox River, Tabbs Branch, Brick House [Run?] (all near Blandford)","Memo for [watchwork?]","Ballast Office, London; John Longman \u0026 others, London","(8 items)","(2 items)","Re: shingles","[Drugs?]","Business Correspondence regarding ship Monmouth from Bordeaux and problems encountered; also references to ship America (10 pieces)","Gives news that daughter Patsy will marry Dr. Gray on 26th","Letter from Capt. Blow to his daughter Lizzie (1864); and letter from a nephew, Norfolk, to Capt. Blow (1880) regarding sale of part of the \"Old Place\" in Southampton County.","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","English"],"collection_title_tesim":["Richard Blow Papers, 1772/1872"],"collection_ssim":["Richard Blow Papers, 1772/1872"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["Mss. 65 B625","/repositories/2/resources/9297"],"unitid_tesim":["Mss. 65 B625","/repositories/2/resources/9297"],"repository_ssm":["College of William and Mary"],"repository_ssim":["College of William and Mary"],"geogname_ssm":["Dismal Swamp Canal","Williamsburg (Va.)--History--18th century"],"geogname_ssim":["Dismal Swamp Canal","Williamsburg (Va.)--History--18th century"],"places_ssim":["Dismal Swamp Canal","Williamsburg (Va.)--History--18th century"],"creator_corpname_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center"],"creators_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center"],"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; 137 items, 1/26/1942; gift; 717 items, 2/18/1942; gift 12,193 items on 5/22/1946; gift 2,655 items on 5/22/1947; gift 21 items on 3/3/1948; gift 197 items on 5/29/1948; and gift 150 items on 3/20/1961; gift ALS from Hugh Nelson to Richard Blow, 20 June 1794 \u0026 ALS from William Archer to Richard Blow, 17 March 1808, on 3/11/1983."],"access_subjects_ssim":["Banks and banking--Virginia--History--19th century","Canals--Southern States","Embargo, 1807-1809","Horses--North Carolina","Horses--Virginia","Legal documents","Merchants--Great Britain","Merchants--North Carolina--History--18th century","Merchants--North Carolina--History--19th century","Merchants--Virginia--History--18th century","Merchants--Virginia--History--19th century","Merchants--Virginia--Nansemond County","Merchants--Virginia--Petersburg","Merchants--Virginia--Sussex County","Merchants--West Indies","Plantation life--Virginia","Plantations","Slavery--Virginia--18th century","Slavery--Virginia--19th century","Tobacco--Southern States--History--18th century","United States--History--War of 1812","Whiskey Rebellion, Pa., 1794","Correspondence","Financial records","Invoices"],"access_subjects_ssm":["Banks and banking--Virginia--History--19th century","Canals--Southern States","Embargo, 1807-1809","Horses--North Carolina","Horses--Virginia","Legal documents","Merchants--Great Britain","Merchants--North Carolina--History--18th century","Merchants--North Carolina--History--19th century","Merchants--Virginia--History--18th century","Merchants--Virginia--History--19th century","Merchants--Virginia--Nansemond County","Merchants--Virginia--Petersburg","Merchants--Virginia--Sussex County","Merchants--West Indies","Plantation life--Virginia","Plantations","Slavery--Virginia--18th century","Slavery--Virginia--19th century","Tobacco--Southern States--History--18th century","United States--History--War of 1812","Whiskey Rebellion, Pa., 1794","Correspondence","Financial records","Invoices"],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"extent_ssm":["16  Linear Feet 39 Century boxes."],"extent_tesim":["16  Linear Feet 39 Century boxes."],"genreform_ssim":["Correspondence","Financial records","Invoices"],"date_range_isim":[1772,1773,1774,1775,1776,1777,1778,1779,1780,1781,1782,1783,1784,1785,1786,1787,1788,1789,1790,1791,1792,1793,1794,1795,1796,1797,1798,1799,1800,1801,1802,1803,1804,1805,1806,1807,1808,1809,1810,1811,1812,1813,1814,1815,1816,1817,1818,1819,1820,1821,1822,1823,1824,1825,1826,1827,1828,1829,1830,1831,1832,1833,1834,1835,1836,1837,1838,1839,1840,1841,1842,1843,1844,1845,1846,1847,1848,1849,1850,1851,1852,1853,1854,1855,1856,1857,1858,1859,1860,1861,1862,1863,1864,1865,1866,1867,1868,1869,1870,1871,1872],"accessrestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eCollection 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.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"accessrestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Access:"],"accessrestrict_tesim":["Collection is open to all researchers. 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Blow died in Portsmouth, Virginia."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eRichard Blow Papers, Special Collections Research Center, William \u0026amp; Mary Libraries.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"prefercite_tesim":["Richard Blow Papers, Special Collections Research Center, William \u0026 Mary Libraries."],"relatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eBlow Family Papers (Mss. 65 B63), Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary; and Richard Blow Papers (PH 28), Rockefeller Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e  \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e Mss. 2008.18 Blow Family Genealogy\u003c/p\u003e  "],"relatedmaterial_heading_ssm":["Related Materials:"],"relatedmaterial_tesim":["Blow Family Papers (Mss. 65 B63), Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary; and Richard Blow Papers (PH 28), Rockefeller Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.","Mss. 2008.18 Blow Family Genealogy"],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003ePapers, 1772-1872, of the Blow family. Chiefly business papers, 1772-1820, of Richard Blow of Portsmouth and \"Tower Hill,\" Sussex County, Va. and his son George Blow, Sr. and George Blow, Jr. of 'Tower Hill' and Williamsburg, Va. Richard Blow was a partner in stores in Virginia and North Carolina (trading as Richard Blow and Co., Briggs \u0026amp; Blow, Baker \u0026amp; Blow [South Quay, Nansemond County, Va.], Blow \u0026amp; Barksdale [Petersburg, Va.], and Blow and Scammel). He was also a plantation owner that operated in part by labor of enslaved persons. He shipped the goods produced by the plantation by sea, often to European markets. His correspondence and papers during this period provide a model source on plantation management, sea trade, trade during the American Revolution, and trade during the War of 1812. Includes correspondence, plantation accounts, ship accounts, and legal papers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e Subjects covered in the collection include trade, tobacco, prices, Whiskey Rebellion, thoroughbred horses, banking (Bank of the United States and Farmers Bank of Norfolk), Dismal Swamp Canal, the Embargo of 1807-1809, and the War of 1812. There are letters from merchants in Great Britain and in the West Indies.\u003c/p\u003e  ","\u003cp\u003eRe: Prices for tobacco, salt, hogs, to be bought in that are area\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 invoices for miscellaneous goods\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e15 invoices for miscellaneous goods\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Goods shipped from London\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e8 invoices for Miscellaneous goods\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount book kept at Sussex Court and Southampton Court (56 pp.); Cash memo book of Richard Blow (Tobacco accounts, collections, etc.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e7 invoices\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoice\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 invoices\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter relates to selling salt, tobacco and escaping enemy ships, etc. [Hines was the nephew of Richard Blow and in business with him. 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Difficulties with Danish Law; difficulty in shipping and risk from English Privateers - sends what goods Baker \u0026amp; Blow ordered as soon as possible. (8pp)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTobacco acccounts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOctober 3rd, 7th,\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ere: his ships loading, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: payment for weapons sold\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotes arrival of B \u0026amp; B's schooners, \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003ePolly,\u003c/emph\u003e Conner and Flying Jenny; gives prices current there\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRemarks about Tarleton[?] at York, Gloucester, etc\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSouth Quay goods shipped on board of schooner \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eVenus\u003c/emph\u003e for South Quay\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e8 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"I can inform you of the surrender of the British Army the night before last\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNews of surrender\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eshingles and guns\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 letters\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMurdock's part ownership in schooner \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eJohn\u003c/emph\u003e and goods therein. Directs when sold to give his part to Samuel Beale, Williamsburg on account. Discusses falling prices if Cornwallis should surrender and a general peace ensue\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to sailing of \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003ePolly \u003c/emph\u003eand \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eFlying Jenny\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrice of tobacco is rising; every kind of good is falling. Refers to sending the sloop to St. Thomas with shingles and staves. Ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eCount de Grass\u003c/emph\u003e expected Wednesday. Will meet her at Ocracock [Ocracoke] on 20th with 100lb cannon powder and all the men. Muskets and powder to be sent from Newbern.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of merchandise. 12 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 letters\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter re: his share of a schooner for sale; tobacco on hand to his account, etc\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoice of goods shipped\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShips \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eExperiment\u003c/emph\u003e and \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eAdelphi\u003c/emph\u003e here with tobacco, staves and flour\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoice and to whom sold\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrench are now in possession of whole island except Br[?]nton Hill. Capt Stogdale has taken 3 prizes before his arrival at St. Croix and several leaving St. Kitts and sent them to St. Eustatius. Refers to state of the \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eJenny\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to Brig \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eBetty\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eCharming Polly \u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIsland of St. Christopher surrendered to France - refers to lumber sales\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for molasses\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBusiness affairs to be settled\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 letters\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBusiness between the two, conditions for shipping, new markets for goods, etc. (13 letters)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: disposal of the store business. Dick Baker, John Redwood interested, and \"major part of the business will be carried on at South Quay being the seaport place\" Baker's proposition as to carrying on business with Blow in the future. (6pp)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e10 letters\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e7 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpenses of sloop \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eIndustry\u003c/emph\u003e to Philadelphia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: shipping of goods to Blow. Proposes going into business with Blow at Richmond. \"The Revd. Wm. Andrews is now at Chelsea in this neighborhood and without any employment or assistance except £ 80 per annum which is allowed by government as temporary…\" (7pp)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBrig \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003ePricilla\u003c/emph\u003e disbursements in Cadiz; November 5th: cabin furniture, cabin stores, ship stores…\"; Invoice of Schooner \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eVenus\u003c/emph\u003e in account, Richard Blow, Merchant, Norfolk (4 items); Portsmouth store account; Petersburg store: invoice of tobacco shipped on \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eVenus;\u003c/emph\u003e South Quay Store: invoice in account with Blow \u0026amp; Barksdale; Portsmouth store account to Blow \u0026amp; Barksdale\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: voyage to Fredericksburg; repairs; voyage to Cape Charles and back\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCharged to Richard Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBrig \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003ePricilla:\u003c/emph\u003e wages, contract to Cadiz; Schooner \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eNonpareil\u003c/emph\u003e accounts due to Rey \u0026amp; Brandenbourg, Cadiz; 4 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003evoyage to London; 28 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOutfitted and cargo\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSales wages, shingles, bamboo, lumbwer, etc. Cargo, invoice to Richard Blow and others; 2 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoices, sales, etc. 24 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSales, wages, etc\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts of various ships [?] to Richard Blow; Accounts of Richard Blow [?] to others: to Hathorn \u0026amp; Miller for painting inside of store, glazing, a corner cupboard, table; Portsmouth Store; tavern account of George Briggs [?] to Ann[?] Livingston (dinner, club, wines, and board - £ 3.11.5; 20 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSales at auction of the Schooner \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eBrilliant's\u003c/emph\u003e Cargo, New York; Tobacco shipped on Brig \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eNelly\u003c/emph\u003e by Blow \u0026amp; Barksdale—invoice; Invoice of Richard Blow \u0026amp; Co. with Oxley \u0026amp; Hancock on ships \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eJolly Tar\u003c/emph\u003e, \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMarlborough Dancer\u003c/emph\u003e, \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eWm. Randall\u003c/emph\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDivision account of owners of schooner \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eNonpareil,\u003c/emph\u003e her cargo in account with Baker \u0026amp; Blow.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOwners of schooner \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eBrilliant\u003c/emph\u003e to Blow \u0026amp; Barksdale, Petersburg; Account of sale of cargo of Schooner \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eRichard\u003c/emph\u003e in account with Baker \u0026amp; Blow at South Quay.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Key 1/3 of profits made, Baker and Blow 2/3 of profits\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn the amount of £ 7681.18.3; schooner \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eVirginia,\u003c/emph\u003e schooner \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eSt. Thomas\u003c/emph\u003e; Debts due to following persons….; South Quay Store £ 2240.10.2½\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCapt. James Caton, Norfolk: saddlery, shoes, linens, twine, glass, etc…£ 586.3.6½\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter re: delivery of shingles\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: change of occupation\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: sale of cargo of \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eJolly Tar\u003c/emph\u003e and sailing hack\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: sailing of \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eJolly Tar\u003c/emph\u003e out of London\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShipping good to firm\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSame as above.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks about ships \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eJolly Tar\u003c/emph\u003e, \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eTartar\u003c/emph\u003e and sloop \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eOld\u003c/emph\u003e from Philadelphia with much needed goods\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending flour down\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShipping goods to him in the \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eWilliam\u003c/emph\u003e. Asked for tobacco\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ere: ships to England\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ere: goods bought and desired\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ere: exchange of flour and tobacco for salt and blankets, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ere: ordering a few items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: goods disbursed from ships to store in Petersburg and \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eTower Hill;\u003c/emph\u003e dissatisfied over trade conditions\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003esame as above\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas engaged James Marsh as an assistant for you; salary to be £ 50 per year from time he arrives in Virginia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter sent by ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eWilliam\u003c/emph\u003e, 7pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for [mourning?] goods to be sent to him\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShip \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMarlborough\u003c/emph\u003e is coming up the river to Four Mile Creek; general trade conditions\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMarlborough\u003c/emph\u003e has at last got up to 4 Mile Creek an is not discharging her load\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: poor credit of English \u0026amp; French merchants; refers his uncle Scott going blind; general business affairs\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: goods to be delivered to Blow \u0026amp; Barksdale, merchants, Petersburg\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis sons, George and Sammy, are in service to Richard Blow in his business. Asks that Blow continue them. He is infirm and keeps his store only to give his sons Charles some insight in business\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJolly Tar is here with your tobacco; will sail back in 3 weeks with your goods; the William left on January 3rd. Has established correspondence and credit on best footing with Birmingham and Manchester (England), Sheffield, Halifax and Leeds houses. Discusses Blow's ability with shipping business. Crew does no think Blow has experience for this in times of peace. Says only 2 trips a year can be made to England and to West Indies. Advises Blow against using [unclear?] ships in this voyage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Cargo of \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eJolly Tar\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for linens; suggests Blow have a craft or two built to go up and down river\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eJolly Ta\u003c/emph\u003er about to sail, not German goods to be had, no pewter or nails\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIronmongery hard to get; Ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eCharlotte Daniel\u003c/emph\u003e chartered with load for James River. Mentions Mr. Allen of Surry, Mr. Charles Carter of Charles City; discusses prices of American goods and demands abroad. Asks Blow to send tobacco back in the \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eCharlotte.\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: escaped enslaved person (\"runaway slave\")\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShip to go to City Point, Virginia and load with tobacco and proceed to London.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e29 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Lots in Petersburg and buildings thereon too near Blow's storehouse\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e£ 63\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGoods sent out, etc. Commission merchants problems re payment of tobacco brought over\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShip \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMarlborough\u003c/emph\u003e sent to Virginia for tobacco. Probably to West Point; York River tobacco brings better prices than James River; \"my commission for selling a hhd of tobacco shall be 21 shillings; brokerage is 5 shilling\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e£ 350 due\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGood shipped out\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnnouncing firm\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes bar iron\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to death of George Briggs\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to the Charlotte store\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants canvas and anchor\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArticles bound from Norfolk to London, agreement, names of Crew, wages, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoes not want any part of ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eJolly Tar\u003c/emph\u003e at sea\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItemized\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e16 pieces\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor shingles, etc., shipped by boats to Portsmouth or Norfolk\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePepper, coffee, mill;\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLinseed oil, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNew sloop of £ 850\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeneral merchandise\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOils, locks, paints\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShot, lead, nails, window glass, glass, hats, axes, linens, copper, hardware, guns: £ 986.60 pounds\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShoes and hats\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGinger\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGinger\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSail duck\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWoolens\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpoons, combs\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProvisions for sloop dispatch\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoice, to D[arton?], Petersburg\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGoods at £ 256.0.11\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e£ 3074.10.8\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSeveral invoices\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e£ 197.15.1 ¼\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e£ 60.16.7\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 accounts\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eThompson,\u003c/emph\u003e hardware; £ 106.7.8\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOils and lampblack\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor store and wharf repairs\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e£ 1171.15.9½\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRichard Blow, Thomas Ogburn, Owners \u0026amp; Thomas [Angnus?], Master of Schooner Venus: Contract to West Indies; also ship's personnel with wages\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 carts of snakeroot per the \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eJolly Tar\u003c/emph\u003e, London\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor goods bought at Port Au Prince, Jamaica.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: shipping Blow's fall goods and pick up blows tobacco for foreign ports\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e25 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e23 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e25 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e25 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: accounts\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas hired Benjamin Wythe to live with him at £ 20 instead of Fort at £ 60. Key was the operator of \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eTower Hill \u003c/emph\u003estore and plantation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: damage and vandalism to ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMalborough\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: John [Cohn?] to be apprenticed to Richard Blow for 6 years\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill not keep on Benjamin Wythe (see January 4th above)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: bill of laden for ships \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMarian,\u003c/emph\u003e Norfolk from Harvre de Grace\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: store there\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: they will have new neighbors soon at Sandy Hill: J. Stewart \u0026amp; Company. (Key operated \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eTower Hill\u003c/emph\u003e Store for Richard Blow)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: ships for sale\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: goods for Col. Allen and for Charles Carter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: blooded mares owned by Allen Cooke's estate\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: management of store\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ere: mercantile business there\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: sending \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMarlborough\u003c/emph\u003e to Glasgow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: shipment of stones to Richard Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: ships \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMarlborough\u003c/emph\u003e and \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003ePortsmouth\u003c/emph\u003e and possible cargoes, [unclear] \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eJasmine\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"…the men who can fight best, lye [sic!] most and swear cleverly are most in repute\" here.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"back country stores have taken a great deal of the trade from this place…\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ere: ships for cargo in James, York and Rappahannock Rivers - [unclear] and get \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMalborough\u003c/emph\u003e full as soon as possible, refers to Blow's trip to England soon\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: leaving lot by Barton for a lumber house near store\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Blow's paying his account with him\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: death\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: buying lot from Blow for new store\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: arrival of ships. Bland, apparently, was manager of Blow's business in his absence\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: corn delivered\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: hard money, much of ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eGeorge\u003c/emph\u003e off Smith's Island - losses…\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: building store; arrival of foreign ships…\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: debts due Co.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: debts of Blow to Company\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: getting watch springs from London; (Geddy lived in Williamsburg near Palace; see James Geddey House History C.W.; he moved to Petersburg when Capitol left Williamsburg)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: sending some paper of Baker to Blow before he sets out for London. May send them to Blow in London, asks about what Blow has decided re land and who is to settle it for him; will give Blow's agent the refusal as he promised; (Zach Rowland owned a lot in Williamsburg on Waller Street (from 1782-1786); see C.W. for location of his lot—[M.A.S])\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Blow's trip to Europe soon, wishes some memo or form of a co-partnership, between them before Blow goes\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMeal sent down\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTorn\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Blow's debts to him\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Sending tobacco by \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMarlborough\u003c/emph\u003e to London next week, sends lists so collections can be made there\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Blow's letter dated on board ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003ePortsmouth\u003c/emph\u003e in Hampton Roads was received; refers to copartnership in letter of 4th (above). Approves of getting another partner from Britain to go into their firm (Barksdale \u0026amp; Blow). Suggests as Blow is there and will visit all trading posts in Britain, he can choose one better and will visit \"all the back stores\" before his return to Petersburg. McNeil has Married Youille's daughte - after a feud Youville has disowned them. Barksdale will have to settle McNeil elsewhere in back country and will settle [unclear?] in back country and will need spring goods for these small stores; asks Blow to send goods back to him in the \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMarlborough.\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: send cellar window frames to him via Pierce's Sloop\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: \"trade very dull, collections same, money tight\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: no chances of collecting money at this time, money tight\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Blow's finances here while he is abroad no chance of collections until fall; workmen must be paid at all events. Ask Mr. Key or Mr. Barksdale for help if you need funds badly (Hines was Blow's nephew and manager of some of his property).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: can furnish stores, planks, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Blow and Baker \u0026amp; Blow's overdue account with Hazlehurst, Philadelphia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Just back from 6 weeks up the country, per ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eVirginia\u003c/emph\u003e. Been the round of all the stores in the Country that we have an interest in. Collections very small. Insects among tobacco has been very fatal. Business very dull. If ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003ePortsmouth\u003c/emph\u003e should arrive early, I can do well this fall in trade; may be able to get Northern goods this fall; Insists upon Blow getting them a partner for Britain, perhaps in Glasgow.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Refers to lots of goods sent to Blow in Virginia in the \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eGeorge.\u003c/emph\u003e No sale as yet for Blow's tobacco arrived in [unclear?] due to uncertainty as to duty.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: demands very pressing at Portsmouth and here; out of his power to give any financial assistance.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: sending meal down\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: sending framing down; get bricks for him\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Citron bought, etc\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[torn]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSent Blow naval stores for sale\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlex Donald, Richmond, wishes 1,081,000 barrel stones; (Donald is a partner of Donald \u0026amp; Burton, London)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends goods to Robert Rines \u0026amp; Co., John Hoomer \u0026amp; Co. and Robert Craige; asks Blow to clear these at customs and to these people for them\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends him 2 , [unclear?] of brandy\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoices of goods shipped in \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eHarrison\u003c/emph\u003e and \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eRichmond\u003c/emph\u003e also in your ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003ePortsmouth \u003c/emph\u003ere: sales of tobacco there\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDrafts on Donald \u0026amp; Burton, London\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Give Capt. Diamond a compass…\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOn pleasure trip; business in Virginia very dull. \"I find a good many houses failing in this place as well as in Philadelphia. Northern cities laden with India goods;\" urges Blow to have a separate account for the Portsmouth and Petersburg stores as I have no interest in the Portsmouth store.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[torn]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: business conditions there and his interests in Virginia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: his goods from abroad have arrived. Can furnish Bland some for Blow's store in Portsmouth if needed\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas received goods by the \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eRichmond,\u003c/emph\u003e \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eJasmond,\u003c/emph\u003e \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eBattleton,\u003c/emph\u003e and \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eHarrison;\u003c/emph\u003e Re: their credit with Donald \u0026amp; Burton, collection of debts owving in Virginia, etc. Thinks Blow was right not to send off goods to his \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eTower Hill\u003c/emph\u003e and Portsmouth stores this fall. Reports total loss of the \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eJasmond\u003c/emph\u003e off Hatteras, passengers saved, all goods lost, great damage by this storm at Norfolk and Portsmouth as tides were 10 feet higher than ever known before. John Key, the operator of the \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eTower Hill\u003c/emph\u003e Store, has come for a few goods for that store.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Blow just returned from four months abroad. Discusses ships and cargo\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Mr. Jerdon's horses and groom[?] to be sent to him at Louisa if not, to A. Donald. Directions for putting off goods at Brandon; and to York County customers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: confusion of orders for goods from Barksdale \u0026amp; Blow; and quality of tobacco shipped to him, prices etc;\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGoods not coming to him on schedule. Wishes 500 bushels salt and some rum and sugar. Have no money to purchase tobacco. Dull sales at this place, low prices of tobacco and high prices of goods, keeps off buyers at store .\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrder for goods to be sent by Blow to Wilmington by Sloop \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eSpeedwell.\u003c/emph\u003e Thinks there is an excellent opening for a business there. Virginia is overstocked with Country Stores or rather shops. Could accept H.C. produce in payments. Send the goods to Henry Urquahart or Carmical \u0026amp; Bogle as soon as possible.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: goods received\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Nothing going here in retail line but a demand to country merchants in the wholesale way...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter of credit for David and Herbert Hines, his brothers. [David Hines married Elizabeth Francis, daughter of Thomas Francis, February 3rd, 1781]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: need for molasses and rum, sugar or coffee for his business\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGoods by the \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eSpeedwell\u003c/emph\u003e to hand (£ 381.15.10); goods sent him (saddler, corderoys, [unclear?], men's shoes) \"not suitable for my trade here.\" I wish rum, sugar; will try to pay in North Carolina produce but that is as low in your state.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDetailed letter re economic conditions in England and the reaction to follow if Virginia General Assembly lays heavy duties on British shipping and on B[low's] goods imported in them; if this happens, a fatal blow will be given to the credit of Virginia in this country…\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Accounts for collection\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOut of certain goods, will loose customers if Blow does not send some up.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ereturns invoices for damaged goods\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: discusses effect to follow if paper currency is issued to you. It will raise your exchange very much. It is prudent for you to collect your debts before their value is reduced thereby…warns against giving too much credit…\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: needs cloth for clothes for enslaved persons\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: difficulty of getting spring goods from abroad\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[need to check folder break-down for accuracy]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor goods [unclear?] and to be sent to Richard Blow per ship Portsmouth. Blow had sent stoves over to be sold (8 items)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived credit for shingles, scantling, garden nails and lumber\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e14 petty accounts of Richard Blow with craftsmen; Accounts of Donald \u0026amp; Burton, London for goods; List for Richard Blow, Virginia (6 items)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLists: \"1 fine Carnelian seal with Coat of Arms crest. Neatly set in gold [unclear?] pattern £ 5.5 \"N.B. the seal, pin and ring were delivered to Mr. Blow\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFifteen accounts of Richard Blow for various needs at home and abroad; Tavern account with Mr. A. Livingston; Repairs to ship Portsmouth\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShipped by Blow \u0026amp; Barksdale on \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eJesmond\u003c/emph\u003e for their account with Robt. Crew, Merchant, London, £ 1034.13.5\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e30 heads[?] of Tobacco; £ 600.17.11;\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e8 invoices\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e10 invoices for jewelry;\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e32 petty accounts\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e6 receipts Richard Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e30 receipts\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e10 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e9 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e...for goods furnished to Captains of ships and other individuals; 24 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e21 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e20 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e20 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e20 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e20 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e20 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e12 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"A Pair of Silver [unclear?] Pistols, Brass Barrels and [unclear?] locks: (£ 8.18.6)\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003edress materials\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e30 pieces, receipts\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e30 pieces, receipts\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoice; wide selection of goods\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWide selection of goods\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eJesmond\u003c/emph\u003e is now loaded and will sail, Captain Smith is in charge\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e30 prices\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e30 prices\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e20 prices\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e20 prices\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBills for plank and lumber of all kinds, R. Blow; 12 prices\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e18 prices (August 1st??)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: loading of tobacco in ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003ePortsmouth\u003c/emph\u003e at Cabin Point or Petersburg. Times hard; cannot remit now\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA continuation of letter of January 1st (above)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to new tax imposed by General Assembly of January 1st on tobacco. Money very hard, being [unclear?] often. Sends invoices for tobacco shipped out\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShip Portsmouth leaving for \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003ePortsmouth\u003c/emph\u003e…\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: glad to know ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003ePortsmouth\u003c/emph\u003e is out of Cape's\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending tobacco down in the \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMolly\u003c/emph\u003e or the \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eTermagant\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn distress for cash to get French ships out—has drawn on Blow for £ 50. Gordon \u0026amp; Kean will send her (ship) out to sea for Grubb if I can furnish funds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses his personal business affairs—Roberts almost paid now. James River tobacco now in demand here. Refers to George Briggs, nephew of Blow, owing him; also George Nicholson and Richmond Rope Walk\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: carpenters working on the wharf, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: corn sent to Blow from the Plantation\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Blows ship in port and difficulties re manifest. Refers to Blow's marriage and send congratulations to him\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: general news\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to Blow's \"happy day\" (wedding day / Richard Blow's Marriage); Tobacco prices looking up. Trade duller than when you were here.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eThe Grand Duke\u003c/emph\u003e has brought in £ 2200. Refers to the \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003ePortsmouth,\u003c/emph\u003e the \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eHarrison,\u003c/emph\u003e safe at Cadiz\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends manifests of ship's \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003ePortsmouth\u003c/emph\u003e cargo. She [ship]will be in England before the Harrison or the Grand Duke. Needs salt and stoneware\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives ship's \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003ePortsmouth\u003c/emph\u003e cargo and his needs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e…when he left South Quay he settled with Baker \u0026amp; Blow. Invoice of Tobacco received.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBuying lighter of Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends goods out by \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eGrande Duke\u003c/emph\u003e to Portsmouth and Petersburg stores. Business dealing with the two stores sends tobacco and staves back in \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eGrand Duke\u003c/emph\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoice of goods for (Richard Blow)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoice, harness and saddler\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTobacco shipped in the \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eHagard\u003c/emph\u003e to Blow; concerned over how to pay creditors: \"very stagnant times\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes Blow to go up to the Charlotte store only 85 miles from Petersburg and see Mr. Youville\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[Bot.?] of Bax \u0026amp; Ellill for \"Blow\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[Bot.?] of Trinbug \u0026amp; Bell for Blow.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[Bot.?] of Bird, Dolby \u0026amp; Co. for Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroducing Mr. Galloway from Jamaica who would like to be their agent there\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor £ 1233.19.14\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[Bot.?] of Bird, Dolby \u0026amp; Co. for Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Tyson wishes circa 200 hhds tobacco from lower James River. Recommends shipping tobacco to France\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould like business dealings with Blow; encloses list of goods available for exportation and prices\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBegging for goods to be sent to him in ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003ePortsmouth\u003c/emph\u003e soon\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends invoice of goods needed\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable to send the candlesticks you wanted for the Mason's Lodge. Pattern desired not available, very expensive to be made by silversmith; awaits Blow's decision\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: tobacco shipments\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond of 1784 January 1st\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: shipping of goods to him and tobacco loaded in \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003ePortsmouth\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: his debt to Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: sends tobacco in ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003ePortsmouth\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: goods sent to Blow's store in ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003ePortsmouth.\u003c/emph\u003e Barksdale not liable for that store. Settled with Blow before he went to England (in 1785) \"I have no more interest in the Portsmouth Store or the ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003ePortsmouth\u003c/emph\u003e than a man unborn nor never had from the beginning of our co-partnership\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e7 invoices for goods for Blow in England\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVarious assortments, 10 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBy: Rich Barton, Henry Dickson, Donald \u0026amp; Burton; Taxes, Sussex County or Richard Blow: 1196 acres land, 203 acres land, 210 acres land, 28 polls, 13 levis, 10 horses, 50 cattle\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003efrom Donald \u0026amp; Burton, John Begg, James Williamson, Portsmouth Store, J. Barrister (10 items)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWith carpenters, tailors, butcher, cabinet maker (10 items)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e15 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e30 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e30 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo M. Finkle, Jno. Thomson, [D____unclear?], Eph. Elder, Alex. Smith, E. Youngman, H. Brown, G. Nickols\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003evarious goods\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMaterial for dresses\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"London, 3 Voyages;\" \"Virginia, 3 voyages\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: bread, rum, etc\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor repairs to ships of Portsmouth\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eIndustry,\u003c/emph\u003e for store and for wharf; and for ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eDispatch\u003c/emph\u003e (repairs)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoice for misc. goods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor craftsmen. 23 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor craftsmen. 30 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCarpenter and builders account\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Petersburg store, South Quay store, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGoods of Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e14 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e13 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e6 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShips furnished, Ports listed, foreign merchants traded with, invoices (local and foreign); 200 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMessrs. Brothers De Bacque, Dunkirk (France)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e29 business letters concerning the sale of tobacco and loading on ship Portsmouth and others for foreign ports. Also their business agreements. The dates of the letters are as follows: January 12 11, 15, 26, February 2, 1, 8, March 12 26, April 4, 20, 12 30, May 16, 26, 31, 20, June 6, July 16, 13 August 10, 17, 19, 14 12 29, September 2, December 1, 13\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports dissolution of the Partnership of Thomas Bland \u0026amp;Co., will continue the business under the firm name of William Edwards \u0026amp; Co. and settle former co-partnership\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo: Wm Pritchard, Wm Corrupter, Gabriel and [Rhilgo?], James Brown, John Cranbury, John Bingham, M. Donald, John Whitley\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: renting house (Waddell was a silversmith, formerly of Williamsburg)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: to James Giddy Jr., Silversmith in Petersburg, formerly of Williamsburg\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: renting store\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e70 pieces\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: about to settle in Amherst Country\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: cargoes for \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003ePortsmouth\u003c/emph\u003e and \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eGrande Duke\u003c/emph\u003e and payments\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSales of cargo of \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eHaney\u003c/emph\u003e reported to your credit. Sends hogshead of London wine via ship. Ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eActive\u003c/emph\u003e soliciting trade\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIndian corn cargo sent by Blow to them; Enclosed invoice of prices or articles imported to this island: wheat, grain and flour always command good prices and good profit\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTobacco is a very dull sale at present. Wheat high all over Europe, Turpentine is much demand\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCargo for North Carolina, salt, rum, ship bread and 400 empty hands.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFort was manager or operator of the \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eTower Hill\u003c/emph\u003e Store for Blow, George Andrews is overseer for 1788 for £ 20\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShipments to Donald \u0026amp; Burton via Bowman; other shipments discussed\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e(fragment)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 to 15 ships en route to Portsmouth are frozen up in Appomattox River near the bar; ice is 5 inches thick\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMost woolens entirely too high for this market\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: clothing for Col. Lewis Burwell's enslaved persons is held up for duties at Portsmouth\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Suits in General Court\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Suits in court there. Blow's debts due; payments\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking that Blow send 2 packages that came for him from abroad. One may be a spinet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis detailed letter about the economy discusses prices for canvas, salt, tar; compares French and English prices for same. French minister has written to Jefferson with regard to trade to tobacco. France may become a very important depot for tobacco and particularly this port as it is near to the Dutch and German Ports.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: sendingBoxes of James Geddy's by first vessel\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: James Geddy's invoice of sundry goods in 3 packages misplaed; never arrived here; find they are in Norfolk at Capt. Maxwell's. Please send.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: suits in General Court\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e(care of Joshua Fort, Tower Hill) Re: [unclear?] a lot of his\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: suits in General Court\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: bill owed by Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Geddy's 3 packages of goods have arrived at last, send duties due from him\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ere: coming for final settlement of accounts of Baker and Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Blow's lots in Petersburg. Legality of ownership must be cleared up. Will check deeds in Prince George County. Gill will sue you if not cleared up soon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: debts\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: shipments of tobacco\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTobacco very promising this year, prospects for 1/3 more crop. Wants horseman's trumpet for our Cavalry\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeneral prices and tobacco sales outlook\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending tobacco down, also bacon, hams for Mr. Gregory in Dunkirk. M. Oldner will look after them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: tobacco shipments\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[unclear?] of Lathian, Sharp, Wardrop \u0026amp; Co., Weavers\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[unclear?] of Hunt \u0026amp; Clay, Ribbon Weaver\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: tobacco shipments\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[unclear?] of Henry \u0026amp; Richard Joseph, Pewterers\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[unclear?] of Lancaster, Bax and Ellill and shipment in Bowman for Virginia, bird shot, seeds\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[unclear?] of James Davidson, Net, Rope, Twine, Line maker\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[unclear?] of Wm \u0026amp; Rdn Borradaile \u0026amp; Co.; Hats and felts\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[unclear?] of Edward Collinson, Tin Plate, [Warker?]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[unclear?] of [North?] Johnson \u0026amp; [Frith?], turners and brush makers\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: prices of naval stores, lumber and staves. Asks for settlement of their business for past year soon\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGlad \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003ePortsmouth\u003c/emph\u003e has gone to sea, re: Blow's lands\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[unclear?] of John Freeman \"cork cutter to his majesty\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLooking for Captain Oldner. Stack of Tobacco in France kept up high by late deliveries. Farmers General will buy at liberal prices to encourage commerce between the two countries. When \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003ePortsmouth\u003c/emph\u003e arrives, will write you further.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending sturgeon down, wishes nails\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: coming to \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eTower Hill \u003c/emph\u003esoon; We should come to something decisive in our business. Crop up country good.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: shipments of staves\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: [lands?] of Baker \u0026amp; Blow in western lands.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: repairs to shop\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExecution against blow for £ 600.5, for debts owed\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds salt for store; re: tobacco shipments\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[unclear?] Gov. of Virginia for duties past due £ 80\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShipments in \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003ePortsmouth\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShip Captain: business about sailing for Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill sell 1,200 acres of land in order to pay if Blow insists\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: debt owed to Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending down tobacco\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: suit in Southampton Co. Court\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Blow's debt to firm for tobacco sent him\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: sending load of staves down by Mr. Gray\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAllowed another ship to have barrel of mead as they were out; Oldner was the Captain of Ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003ePortsmouth\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFarm conditions bad due to inclemency of weather; John Rochelle needs salt\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLawyer for Mr. Baker and Blow, Suit vs. Holland to come up at next court\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas sold Robert Rives remaining stock of goods belonging to Webb, Barksdale \u0026amp; Co. Accounts enclosed to amount of £ 916.8.4 sterling to go on proper account to Blow \u0026amp; Barksdale. It is now time to rent out the Courthouse store if no renter applies, we shall have to pay dead rent\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShip \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eLouisa\u003c/emph\u003e is in from Isle of May with salt. Says prices of barrel staves is too high\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs willing to be Captain of ship to ply between Holland to Portsmouth\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks that goods come up in ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eBell Cap Bay,\u003c/emph\u003e lying now at New Point News or in Nansemond River. May send \"my ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eConstitution\"\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMember of House of Delegates from Sussex County. General Discussion of affairs\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Law cases\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSale of schooner and cargo in Rotterdam; Ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eKepple\u003c/emph\u003e to be sold in West Indies. Mr. Rosser to Fredericksburg with load of salt and dry goods. Ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMeremaid\u003c/emph\u003e from Glasgow arrived today. Mr. Lightfoot's sloop from Antigua here [Mrs. Blow and little George were staying in Petersburg with Mr. Blow]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: changing from employ to Rotterdan [unclear?] to Captain of Portsmouth owned by Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShips \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003ePortsmouth\u003c/emph\u003e and other ships: staves business and red oak hogsheads for sale. \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eQueen of France\u003c/emph\u003e from London and Captain Blaney from St. Martins here with salt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNews of General Assembly in session. Briggs was representative from Sussex County. John Pride was speaker of Senate, defeated Charles Carter. Briggs thinks Pride better for office as he is \"more of a republican;\" [theater] plays to start here soon, place very gay.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: case Baker and Blow versus Applewhaite\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: package lost\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: suits and loss of legal papers\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e13 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuits in court\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e140 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e19 items pertaining to sloop\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e100 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e50 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSee alsoBox 11A: Financial Records, 1787-1789.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHave sent Blow 12 hogsheads tobacco and 10 [unclear?] pork; no peas to be had.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending load of tar\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: sending navel stores for A. Donald\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Wishes to rent Blow's house in Petersburg for Mr. Rose; let him hear your wishes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending load of tar\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Blow's judgment against him\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: suits in Brunswick County Court vs. Blow \u0026amp; Baker\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrices of staves, shingles, scantling, sugar, molasses, coffee, tobacco, fish\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTar sent to A. Donald, sending 4 [bbls?] of turpentine to you\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: selling enslaved person; Col. Baker's estate\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShip \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003ePowhatan\u003c/emph\u003e thought lost\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBurgess had a school in Southampton. Reference to payments to Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas received Indian corn shipment for the account of James Brown of Richmond, Virginia. American grain is much in favor here, tho' [am?] crops of wheat, rye and barley are good\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends flour and corn down for foreign trade\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Baker estate and suits in Brunswick County Court\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses financial conditions, tariff changes and effects on American goods\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends manifests for 55 hogeheads by \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003ePortsmouth;\u003c/emph\u003eAlso, others. Brother (James) is at \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eBermuda Hundred\u003c/emph\u003e on business\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: suits in Brunswick County Court, of Blows\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends bar iron for sale\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes quantity of peas to fill ship to be sent to Madeira before Christmas\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSent 2,800 bushels of wheat in ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eNancy\u003c/emph\u003e for Philadelphia. Will Blow get bills of lading for it for Manson?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCannot pay his account to Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending down 100 [unclear?] of flour and a parcel of back eyes peas (12 to 1,500 bushels) for Madeira\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLists tobacco sent down for Blow, needs Liverpool salt\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepairs, wages, food, ports, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepairs, bread, rum, cordage, naval stores and general petty accounts for misc. articles\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBills of laden and accounts of sloops \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003ePortsmouth,\u003c/emph\u003e \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eElizabeth,\u003c/emph\u003e \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eBetsey,\u003c/emph\u003e \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eAcorn\u003c/emph\u003e and others; and petty accounts for ships\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e12 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ecirca 100 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ecirca 71 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnswer of Richard Blow, partner of Baker \u0026amp; Blow and of Richard Blow \u0026amp; Company to bill of complaint against them in court of Brunswick County\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnswer of Richard Blow partner of Baker and Blow and of Richard Blow and Company to bill of complaint against them in court of Brunswick County\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e26 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e20 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e20 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e20 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e20 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e20 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e20 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e20 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e10 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e20 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo ship on board the \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003ePortsmouth\u003c/emph\u003e for Havre De Grass: Smithfield, Low Point, Hoods, Davis's, B. Brooke, Byrds, Lowpoint\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Richard Blow for the ships\" account of repairs Blacksmith account-ship Gloucester to Richard Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e20 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e20 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWork on ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003ePortsmouth\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e20 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e20 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e13 items and one item related to freight\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 item\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e14 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e23 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Tobacco saved from wreck of the schooner \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eNelly\u003c/emph\u003e in November 1783. Asks for settlement, may enter suit\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas corn and cask of ginger for Mr. Blow, by ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eCharlie\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: shipping tobacco via City Point, 60 [unclear?] corn at 4-Mile-Creek, little wheat\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending 33 hogsheads of tobacco to Blow, for shipment on Portsmouth for Donald \u0026amp; Burton, London\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: rent of Blow's warehouse\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOwes blow; he is out of work, can't pay now (ship captain?)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProblems regarding ship and loading\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending down brandy, nuts, apples by cart. \"people\" (referring to enslaved persons) need shoes\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been to France, 3 days at Dunkirk at Messrs. De Bacque. They seem agreeable to do business but due to the critical condition of affairs in France, the exchange is above par. Will go to Liverpool to look situation over. \"Expect to get the scheme completed to the fullest extent and the goods shipped…\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends invoice of goods and corn delivered to Capt. Binghame\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas sent 3000 [unclear?] of turpentine for account of Mr. Donald\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ere: Blow \u0026amp; Barksdale (2)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSend him rum for corn he sent to Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes turpentine\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends turpentine (600??) would want $3 per (??)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: loading corn and sending down\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: sending corn for shipment\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: sale of boards, shingles, scantling to merchants here. Will have 600 bushels of salt for Captain Cox and flour and fish. Hope to sail back by August\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDemand for Virginia. Coal is very slow due to quantity of British coal on market. Corn prices low, Captain Fineash has employed Willing, Morris \u0026amp; Co. to buy his bricks. Wheat and flour prices good.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends down turpentine\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSailing on \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eBowman\u003c/emph\u003e on 20th; dissapointed that Blow has done nothing to fit up his store in Petersburg for the reception of goods\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSloop \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003ePeggy\u003c/emph\u003e left Lyon's Creek with corn\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts for sale of cargo and prices received\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Capt Fineash's business affairs\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Blow's accounts there\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: sending tobacco and turpentine\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Brunswick County Suits\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e30 items: The dates are as follows: January 13 February 24, March 9, 13 April 14 21, 28, May 14 7, 10, 5, 26, 21, 24, 31, June 7, 23, July 1, August 13 14 September 12 20, 25, October 2, 2, 20, 19, 22, 25\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e35 items: Brown's loading of tobacco and corn on the \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003ePortsmouth,\u003c/emph\u003e \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eClermont,\u003c/emph\u003e \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003ePolly,\u003c/emph\u003e \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003ePhoenix,\u003c/emph\u003e \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eHarrison,\u003c/emph\u003e \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eGrand Duke\u003c/emph\u003e to be delivered to Blow for foreign sale. Brown wished Blow to send him turpentine, salt, dry goods , rum, sugar, coffee, etc. Brown was a big merchant in Richmond. The dates are as follows: August 2, 2, 6, 11, 17, 16, 16, 17, 17, 18, 13 28, 30, September 1, 8, 12 12 13 17, 20, 24, 27, October 6, 4, 4, November 1, 3, 8, 10, 19, 23, December 2, 14 28, 30, 30\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeneral condition of market, shipping, etc. The dates are as follows: March 9, 18, 24, 24, 27, 30; April 1, 9, 10, 15, 16, 21, 28, 24, 26, 28, 27, 29; May 1, 3, 19, 30, 19, 21, 22, 21, 26, 28; June 1, 2, 7, 9, 11, 25, 25, 28, 30; July 2, 5, 9, 19, 19, 22, 29, 29; December 9.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames Brown, Richmond merchant, accounts with Richard Blow; Brown's sale to various foreign merchants and delivered to ship Captains sailing, etc.; flour, corn, tobacco. 25 pieces\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e20 misc. petty accounts\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCargo sales, voyage #10: wages, repairs, fitting out food, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e38 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e41 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e77 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e75 items regarding repairs, fittings etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e54 pieces\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpenses of Corn shipped on the \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eBirch,\u003c/emph\u003e \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eCleopatra,\u003c/emph\u003e \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMary.\u003c/emph\u003e Naval stores statement . 20 pieces\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts of ships with Richard Blow; ships \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eBowman,\u003c/emph\u003e \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eCleopatra,\u003c/emph\u003e \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003ePortsmouth,\u003c/emph\u003e \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003ePhoenix,\u003c/emph\u003e \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eGrande Duke\u003c/emph\u003e, \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eEndeavor.\u003c/emph\u003e Sales of turpentine, tar, staves, rum, molasses, corn, repair work done, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas received flour and black-eyed peas from Blow; will send wines to Blow; gives current prices of wheat, corn, rice, flour, beans, beef, pork, bees wax and staves\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Blow for present of 4 red birds sent to him. Three arrived safely. I gave two to female friends and one to Mr. Donald.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLow Point, Milners, Smithfield, Suffolk, G-Creek,Hampton, Petersburg, \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eTower Hill\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Blow's Tobacco sent to him\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn French.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for joiners work\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelating to \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003ePortsmouth,\u003c/emph\u003e \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eGeorge,\u003c/emph\u003e \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eIndustry,\u003c/emph\u003e \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eNancy,\u003c/emph\u003e \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eGrand Duke\u003c/emph\u003e, \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eBowman,\u003c/emph\u003e \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eHarriet,\u003c/emph\u003e \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eCastor,\u003c/emph\u003e \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eUnion,\u003c/emph\u003e \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMolly,\u003c/emph\u003e \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eHarrison\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBy master shipwrights, Captain John Cox, commander of Portsmouth\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAs result of damage received on the Bognor Rocks £ 633 [Bognor Rocks, Sussex County\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e58 pieces: Repairs, wages, food, etc\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOver 200 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: debts now due and insaluable; rent for Princeton (house near Sussex County house); about Wm. Bland's inability to pay for horse \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eAristotle\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThank for red birds sent to him. Sned more\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: sending oranges and hives\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"France is at war with the Emperor of Prussia; gives effect of current prices\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRed birds died on voyage; Captain Pollack of ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eGrand Duke\u003c/emph\u003e will bring others for me, I hope\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes cargo of staves—has shipped brandy to Blow. Also wishes Oak timbers and cedar boards for whale boats and harpoon. Situation of political affairs will influence the exchange. The success of our war against the Emperor and the King of Prussia has made prices fall already. Our success in several battles has recovered from the Emperor the whole Belgick [Belgique] or Flanders, besides the whole kingdom of Savoy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn French.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs establishing a House of Commerce in Bordeaux; asks business of Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts, disbursements, (32 items)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepairs, bills, after hurricane from St. Eustatias to Virginia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eDavid and George\u003c/emph\u003e, \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eGrande Duke\u003c/emph\u003e, \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eBallie De Sulpier\u003c/emph\u003e; Captain Timothy Congers was captain of the \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eBallie de Sulpier.\u003c/emph\u003e In his account to Richard Blow under July 9, 1792 there is this item: \"Cash paid expenses to Williamsburg to see the judge (2.14.3 ½)\" and on July 29, 1792 \"Cash at Maupin's (5.18.1) on July 11 1792 Captain [Conears?] to Gabriel Maupin..\"[unclear?] for dinner, club, wine, lodging, grog are listed by Maupin as paid on July 12th. Maupin kept an ordinary in Williamsburg; [see: House History at Research department C.W. (M.A. Stephenson, March 1968)]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e40 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e21 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e21 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e12 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e55 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e50 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e21 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e12 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e55 items: Foreign agents, local suit, ship captains accounts, invoices of sloop Industry and David and George, Portsmouth, repairs to ships (nail maker, blackmaker, iron work), invoices for lumber, scantling, shingles, food furnished ships (ship bread, rum, beef, etc.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e(Captain John Cox)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArrival of your ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003ePortsmouth.\u003c/emph\u003e Wishes staves, cedar hoards, oak timbers for the whole boats and tarpons. Wishes tobacco; Brandy or gin will not be allowed to go into your country but in casks upward of 90 gallons. Which type of brandy and cognac will Blow like? Will send price current from time to time.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOver 50 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"A committee of the inhabitants of Petersburg assembled on Wednesday to devise some measure to prevent the communication of the Small Pox from Richmond, and they have resolved on planning a smoke house at Pocahontas to have every person from Richmond smoked before they are admitted into town..\" Gives prices current.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses war with Portugal and Spain and consequent fall in prices\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: tobacco delivered to Port-au-Prince\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: shipping Blow tobacco at Kemp's Warehouse on the Piankatank\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of 15 hogsheads of tobacco for sloop \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eExperience\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShips Blow hering, shad and tar\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends 32 hhds tobacco\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives prices current in list for tobacco and turpentine, deerskins, tar and rice\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Buying ship with Blow; son going to Virginia to be in business there, gives current prices of tobacco, turpentine, etc. Tobacco sales down 1/3 in France by National Assembly orders.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates that Donald \u0026amp; Burton have failed. He and Mr. Lamb, book keeper for Donald \u0026amp; Burton, will form a joint business. Asks for Blow's business with them. Lamb \u0026amp; Younger are insurance workers, also.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBills of laden (12), wages\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"…There never was such distress in this kingdom amongst the commercial people as at this time prevails…I think very few will be able to ship goods the coming fall for their correspondents. Tobacco is very low and hardly any sale. A cargo of (??) Virginia Tobacco has lately been sold at 1¾, wheat 6/6, tar 21/[unclear], turpentine 12/ct\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffers to collect debts for Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives London exhange and needs\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives prices current in Cadiz and exchange in London, Amsterdam and Paris; gives money valuations also\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses prices and general trade conditions\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends bill for goods desired\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVirginia Coffee House\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter and copy\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e50 miscellaneous bills.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e89 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Collections for Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Price current for Antigua Rum\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: cask of chewing tobacco sent him for sale\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"The embargo will cease after the 25th of this month. The resolution to continue it after that time was rejected by a large majority yesterday..\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Blow \u0026amp; Baker's judgment vs. Henry Banks\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuits of Baker \u0026amp; Blow, judgments, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"…M. Lee has rented your old store house to a M. Dudgin, a baker is building a very large oven in the back yard adjoining the old kitchen on the [run?]. Your carriage is now all ready, it is a nice one and I hope will please Mrs. Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Relationship between J. Boyce and T. Thompson Jr., dissolving partnership\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrders 40 lb. of West India Cotton and some salt\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending corn from \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eTower Hill\u003c/emph\u003e, to Blow via Cabin Point and River\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e87 pieces.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e111 pieces.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Lot in Petersburg of Blow's\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives current prices\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives current prices\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote the N.B.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives current prices\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: his debts to Blow under firm name of \"Fort \u0026amp; Nicholson\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrices current\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrices current\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrices current\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill of Laden and earthenware\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Merchant, Mr. Smith, who is coming to Virginia to settle\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Thomas Thompson has died; Re: Blow's business with Thompson\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"The troop of Cavalry of Petersburg, marched on Saturday and about 160 militia and now going on daily from the different countries that come through here, the result of this business is very much to be feared will end in some thing that will be shocking to human nature…\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrder for goods (dress materials)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReturning to England\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Th. Thompson's estate\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Thompson, Jr., arrived safely; Executors of T. Thompson, Jr. will give up the trade entirely, so partnership between him and you will be closed as early as possible\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: T. Thompson's estate\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSays great Britain will pay for all injustices which Americans have suffered by the West Indies cruisers: make your just claim for loss suffered by the capture of your vessels. Do not doubt but that you'll be reimbursed for loss; discusses his and Blow's business connections and Thompson's son's business affairs in Virginia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoices of Richard Blow's. 50 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to French American difficulties at present; Thompson's estate affairs not favorable; great demand for middle grade tobacco\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJ. Strange, Manchester to Richard Blow, Portsmouth\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrice current list\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrices current listed\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Captain Harrison of the Fort was shot last night by Lt. Willson in a duel\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrices current given\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrices current given\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBritish cruisers have orders to bring in every ship of whatever nation loaded with Provisions bound to France;... a great number of Americans are amongst but Commissioners appointed to purchase and to pay for the same instantly…\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOn sea 38 days, cargo damaged\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives genealogy of kinship of Drews, Hines and Blows.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepairs for Portsmouth dwelling\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepairs for Portsmouth dwelling\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e13 pieces\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoices and receipts paid by Richard Blow to Lamb \u0026amp; Younger, London, and to local tradesmen in Norfolk (50 pieces) see: Jacob Andrews, Norfolk, silversmith, for ½ dozen, tea spoons and a tea canister\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e43 pieces.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBenjamin Waller, Williamsburg, agent, for firm Abram Newman of London and John Grayson of Petersburg, Virginia, representing the firm of Davison \u0026amp; Newman, London, Executors of Benj. Waller, paid to attorneys for firm £ 1325 pounds and £2587.18 pounds - Va. currency in April 1779\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Henry Carleton's debt to Blow \u0026amp; Barksdale, Pitch Landing, 1781; [Anderson was bookkeeper for firm then]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSent salt, lemons, china and oranges to Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs sending over in the \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eRebecca\u003c/emph\u003e a very famous horse, \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eDare Devil\u003c/emph\u003e, property of John Hoomer of Virginia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eDare Devil\u003c/emph\u003e, Hoomer's horse, arrived safe in Virginia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\" I hear you have married Miss Wright..\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeneral conditions\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 horses sent by Lamb \u0026amp; Younger to his father on \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eEliza; \u003c/emph\u003e give M. Lawson of Williamsburg and father information about this\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTobacco very high here\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCurrent prices\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: a fire which destroyed storehouse of Blow's, which Nash had rented. Mrs. Marks occupies the remaining house left of Blow's; wishes to continue renting it\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives current prices\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Blow's and Barksdale's foreign business, collections, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived 5 hogsheads of tobacco from \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eTower Hill \u003c/emph\u003e overseer, entire crop\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrites for red birds; sends silk to Mrs. Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"America must be reaping immense advantage from the war that is going on in Europe\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCurrent prices\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: purchase of a good vessel; condition uncertain due to war. Does not think good time to increase foreign trade\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShip \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eLouise\u003c/emph\u003e bringing cargo of salt to City Point in exchange for tobacco\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBusiness [unclear?]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e116 pieces.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScammel was part owner with Blow of a store at \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eTower Hill [\u003c/emph\u003esee Blow Family Papers, W\u0026amp;M Library, Special Collections Research Center]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e230 pieces\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: settlement of Carolina business and also those for conveyance of the lot to John Baird and Jamestown\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: collecting for Blow rent on Petersburg Storehouse and house, and recovering debts owed to Blow; current prices listed\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: debt he owes for rent\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: estate of Thompson\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: purchase of ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMoses Myers\u003c/emph\u003e by Strange \u0026amp; Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: rent of Blow's houses in Petersburg\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Brig \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMoses Myers\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Deed from Blow for Petersburg lots and houses\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Collection for Blow \u0026amp; Barksdale business\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEdwin Fort, Petersburg, to Richard Blow, Portsmouth\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEdwin Fort, Petersburg, to Richard Blow, Portsmouth\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Th. Thompson's Estate\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses foreign wars and politics in France; not in favor of the \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMoses Myers\u003c/emph\u003e brig sent out to Dunkirk now; perilous situation\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"..enclosed you have a Deed of trust from M. John Baird Jr. to you which he wishes to execute to secure the payment of his bond to you..\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e…would like to have the name pedigree of Mr. Burwells horse\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes stud horses sent to his place, \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eChalmeria,\u003c/emph\u003e Dinwiddie County, by way of Suffolk and Petersburg, understands a groom and ferrier are with the house; avoid all ferries\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWish Blow to get him the pedigree of horse \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eTraveller\u003c/emph\u003e and also name and pedigree of Mr. Burwell's horse\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA vessel has arrived from London at Norfolk and has brought two stud horses shipped by Mr. Barksdale for M. Strange\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Thompsons settlement of estate\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo collect debt owed by Anderson since 1795\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBaird buys lots from Blow in Petersburg on Brick House Run\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e12 pieces\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBrig \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMoses Myers\u003c/emph\u003e, Sloop \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eIndustry,\u003c/emph\u003e Sloop \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eRebecca;\u003c/emph\u003e German Ships; 50 pieces)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e54 pieces\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOver 100 pieces\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNaval stores\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to war conditions and settlements abroad\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives current prices\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBad news from abroad\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas rented Blow's orchards\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: settlement of Father's debts\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Baker and Blow's business—debts owed them and bonds given\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"…I have at last made sale of Blow \u0026amp; Barksdale's land in Charlotte for £ 1000 pounds\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas sold Brig \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMoses Myers\u003c/emph\u003e to Freeland\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: execution papers re Nicholson of Cabin Point for Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: sale of his tobacco\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: damaged tobacco\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eThomas,\u003c/emph\u003e \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eIndustry,\u003c/emph\u003e \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMoses Myers\u003c/emph\u003e, \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eGalliat-a-Maria\u003c/emph\u003e, \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eFox,\u003c/emph\u003e \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eStafford, Mill River\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHenry Urquhart, Wilmington North Carolina to Wm. Barksdale+1719:1724\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of 24 hogsheads of tobacco on board of the \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eHarmony\u003c/emph\u003e for Norfolk to Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: San Domingo Business\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending naval stores\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShipping garden seeds to Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCaptain of ship bound to Port-au-Prince\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: buying salt\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: buying salt\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: salt from Isle of May and his warehouse for storing the salt is good\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: order from Blow for a rolling mill for a Goldsmith's work; will send later; other business between them\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: sale of \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eDavid \u0026amp; George\u003c/emph\u003e (ship), Bills of lading sent; have sold tobacco and beeswax of Blow's; poor market; Georgia cotton is high and sugar and coffee equally as high\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eIndustry\u003c/emph\u003e arrived at Falmouth-sent her to Hull\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFort \u0026amp; Barksdale will send cargo of tobacco, flour, etc. to San Domingo; asks Blow to secure proper vessel for them\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending 1 bale of woolens (£ 133.2) for Norfolk\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewspapers being sent to Blow. \"You will find much news and the state of Public Affairs in Europe; great events is looked for shortly\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Blow's insurance on buildings; request a copy of Blow's policy \"Tobacco market perfectly flat\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBusiness with Blow; for tobacco and brandy\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of good shipped to Blow aboard \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eJennie;\u003c/emph\u003e cargo for West Indies\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCargo of $7000 sent aboard \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eJennie\u003c/emph\u003e for West Indies; invoice listed\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: settlement with Blow for damaged tobacco and hominy\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: estate settlement of Moore's\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA list of bonds, notes, and securities due to the Estate of Th. Thompson put into the hands of Mr. Copeland\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending invoices and bills of lading for woolens, etc. Could not ship guns without permission of this Government which could have cost more than the value; sending earthenware\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould like to rent rooms belonging to Blow's store, \"for the accommodation of about half a dozen particular acquaintances.\" Would like Blow's \"young gentlemen\" to board with her\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of sales for tobacco and beeswax\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts for cotton\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: wines\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: salt\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: debts due Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas man who wishes to buy Blow's 100 acres near Petersburg called \"Chicken Quarter\" will give £ 55; invoice of timber sent\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBlow elected Director of the Bank of U.S., Norfolk office\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: settlement of father's estate\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCurrent price list\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDudley was nephew of Mrs. Lee Hall\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: suspicion that his aunt was poisoned\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of articles sent by sloop for Mr. Barksdale's trip abroad 11 packages in all.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSon has sailed for England\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWm. West is to build a house at \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eOld Place\u003c/emph\u003e (Blow's father's home in Southampton) for Richard Blow, how large must it be?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"All of Mr. Barksdale's furniture and etc. was sold off by Haxall on Thursday last; and at prices enormously high; the sales will exceed the original cost of the property\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"..our sales in September amounts to 124 pounds, 30 pounds cash\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"..Ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMoses Myers\u003c/emph\u003e has been taken on her return from Madeira, retaken and carried into St. Kitts which has entirely frustrated the views that were entered into for her immediately going back with an assorted cargo…and I regret you will be disappointed of the fine old wines..\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSon John has returned from London; 37 day passage\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOpinion of political situation between France, Austria, England, and Denmark and business repercussions as result. Reported that Blow's Ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003ePortsmouth\u003c/emph\u003e has been detained in England.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs renting warehouse to Mr. [John] Halt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses international situation; England's problems, etc. Is moving his store to Bolling Brook Street; gives current prices for tobacco and etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: his father's estate and collections\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses uprising of enslaved person Gabriel (\"slave insurrection\")\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to setting up business at Surry; will get Mr. McIntosh's building\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Late news from abroad; England and Denmark will not [rupture?]; will send ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eLouisa\u003c/emph\u003e out soon..\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBrand and corn meal being sent to Blow on the \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eHannah\u003c/emph\u003e and \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eEnterprize\u003c/emph\u003e also tobacco\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eImportations this year very large\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOn way to canal to get shingles\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eImportation considerable; back country merchants will not buy anything of any consequence; desires salt, now worth 22/6 a sack and 4/3 loose per bushel\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives prices current\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHad shipment of gloves valued; sending some to Blow; doubts if they can sell well; discusses salt market.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe; Salt and spices\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending tobacco for sale in \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eClarissa;\u003c/emph\u003e wishes wine bought for him\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSchooner Eira from Norfolk brought news of death of his father; schooner Augusta brought letter from Blow. Thinks M. Goodwin very improper person to administer father's estate. Brother William may wind up estate in Virginia, if not, asks Blow to administer. Remit all collections to mother; George Leckie, London, sending turtle andBox of oranges to Blow as present\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShip \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMississippi\u003c/emph\u003e brought salt from Liverpool; Is shipping tobacco to Blow by sloop \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMill River\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: shipping him flour and staves\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: shipping of tobacco ahead; gloves he has are hard to unload on merchants; William Barksdale in England\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts current (Blow \u0026amp; Barksdale, June 23, 1800) and others, Bonds for duties on ships, Prom. Notes, bills of lading, receipts\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003esee Folder 2 also\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eForeign mostly\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDudley was a nephew of Dr. Hall. Had a small grocery store\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: seizure of the \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eCharles Carter\u003c/emph\u003e by French privateer and uncertainty of the \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMary Hilton\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes his 350 or 400 hogheads of Indian meal shipped to England as a better market than western ports. Was priced at 12/6 [Stg?] per bushel and flour quoted at 120 per Bushel. Tobacco very dull here. \"I have no doubt that France will capture all neutral vessels they can that are loaded with provisions for England.\" Gives current prices of flour, bacon, hogs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes salt for the Indian meal he has sent to Blow for sale\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Bankrupt, Jesse Brown - Refers to \"Master George (Blow) at Bellfield (Academy)\" [Bellfield is now Emporia. There was a school there which George Blow attended. See Blow Family Papers Index, M. Stephenson]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs building a schooner for the West Indies\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConditions of markets local and abroad\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUsing Blow's \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eBrig Almira\u003c/emph\u003e to send his tobacco to Falmouth and Dunkirk or Havre (both in France); Wishes brig to come to City Point to load; gives current prices\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes to go to Scotland; asks Blow about passage\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShip \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eWashington\u003c/emph\u003e loading at Harrison's Bar near here\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContract for ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eWashington\u003c/emph\u003e for load for Falmouth\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGood news from Europe related to war there; Mr. Barksdale in England gives condition of market for tobacco there, in France and Holland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSales in April amounted to £ 140, £ 36 cash\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLoading \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eAlmira\u003c/emph\u003e for Dunkirk or Havre, or Rotterdam, on Blow's terms, all load to go to Mr. Barksdale for sale\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: shipments of tobacco abroad, current prices noted\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTobacco accounts\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTobacco accounts\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: 2 horses and a mare sent from abroad to Hoomes in care of Blow, Horses to arrive in the \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eChesapeake\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExchange at par; tobacco prices dull\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"We have this moment received intelligence that preliminaries of peace between this country and France were signed on the 1st. Inst. What will be the effects with the commercial world we are not prepared to say..\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSeveral arrivals of foreign ships at City Point\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExchange only 1 per cent under par in New York and really as high in Philadelphia and Baltimore\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoice of 24 hogshead of tobacco from Dixon's warehouse\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending Blow 16 hogshead of tobacco on Neptune on account of Col. Burwell (Carter's Grove). Send the German linens on board the Nancy to Col. Burwell\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Col Nathaniel Burwell's tobacco. \"The remainder of the tobacco shall be sent you from the College W. House as soon as a craft can be obtained.\" \"N.B. I send you four hogshead of tobacco marked and [unclear?] as [unclear?] the property of Matthew Anderson of Williamsburg which he wishes shipped to Messrs Davis Stephenson \u0026amp; Co. (London)…if not to Messrs Lamb \u0026amp; Young..\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: debt owed by Godwin to Leckie\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroducing Mr. Somerville of Somerville \u0026amp; Halliday, New York\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Galigo wishes to charter ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eWashington\u003c/emph\u003e if you have not disposed of her\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending tobacco to go to London via ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eWashington\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThinking of returning to England as has closed all business in Richmond; flour market here good; let me hear of the flour shipped\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShipping tobacco on ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMill Run\u003c/emph\u003e to be sent to Liverpool: will you attend to this?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs collecting debts owed to Blow, Tobacco very dull here at 27/meal and flour at high prices\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHear brig \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eBetsy\u003c/emph\u003e en route to Jamaica; would like Blow to ship his flour to Kingston?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: shipping of tobacco on brig \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003ePolly,\u003c/emph\u003e schooner \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eWilliam\u003c/emph\u003e for London\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: attempt to sell his ship at anchor at Blow's warehouse in Norfolk\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Blow's taking over Brown, Rives \u0026amp; Co.'s ships for Leeth and other ports\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Blow's help in getting cargo for England, current prices\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosed bill of lading for 58 hogsheads of tobacco per schooner \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eWilliam\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: collecting Blow's acts for him\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosed bill of lading for 79 hogheads of tobacco for Leeth\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: conditions in New York for discounting notes\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: shoe leather and flour barrels needed\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eListing ships carrying 310 hogheads tobacco abroad for firm: \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMary Hatton,\u003c/emph\u003e \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eHooper,\u003c/emph\u003e \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eHarriet,\u003c/emph\u003e \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eWilliam.\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking Blow to send his tobacco to Lamb \u0026amp; Younger, London\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNovember sales at store amounted to 354 pounds £74 cash. Out of sugar; Mr. West (overseer) wishes to be paid for his last year's wages; says T. Gray is pushing him for payment for land\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: London goods shipped to Taliaferro via Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnnouncing loss of the ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eCharlotte Walton\u003c/emph\u003e in Dunkirk harbor; all perrished. Mr. Barksdale had written him of this; gives prices of flour and tobacco\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTobacco sent for Lamb \u0026amp; Younger to Blow; the brig \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eDelight\u003c/emph\u003e has also hogsgead of corn, meal, [beans?]; I need 44 new flour barrels of you\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrices higher because of state of things in Europe, Inflation may increase if seasons are not good\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCurrent business statement\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: tobacco to be shipped abroad\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: seizure of brig \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMorris Myers\u003c/emph\u003e in Nova Scotia; asks Blow's advice about insurance of cargo (London?); cargo was sold; should we prosecute the Appeals?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: estate of his father, wishes family bible\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpecting ship from Ireland soon; wishes cargo for it, vessel about 250 tons\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCurrent prices\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: sale of tar and turpentine\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas purchased a pair of mill stones for my friend Gen. Henry See, shipped on board a vessel of Mr. David Anderson of Petersburg. Please send them up the Potomac to Gen. See, Westmoreland County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas canvas, tar and turpentine for sale\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBills of lading for wines\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes to sell pork made by John D. White of Carolina, inspected in full salt but not pickled; 600 + land\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: his tobacco lost by sinking ship\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: sale of his skins\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: rum\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCan't sell gloves\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBusiness in shipping and current prices\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGen. Lee wishes the Mill stones to be landed at Stratford three miles above Blackstones Island. Taylor has stone steps from city of Washington being sent down to him via Blow's vessel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Blow to ship a couple dozen hams to London, 1 dozen for Mr. Barksdale and 1 dozen for Mr. A. Donald, an old friend. Wishes bacon and hams for personal use.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs financially ruined and will have to take bankruptcy; asks advice of Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes to sell 15,000 lbs (pounds) of cured bacon and hams which are salpetered\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTobacco [unclear?] may get up to 5 ½ or 6 dollars\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: his shipments abroad\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks about price of beeswax and cheese\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: sale of his schooners to pay his debts\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBrown, Rives, \u0026amp; Co., Richmond, to Richard Blow, Portsmouth\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFlour has fallen; tobacco [transient?]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCannot sell gloves which Blow sent him; might try Charleston, but New York would be better market\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStore sales in February were £ 120 pounds, £ 30 cash\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: tobacco shipments abroad\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks him for sending hams to London for him, also for flour and corn forwarded to him\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOld Tobacco is worth $ 7 or $ 8; send Lees to Philadelphia; other to go to England; better to send in 2 ships as risk is less.; fill in with corn and Indian meal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: vast acreage of land in Nansemond County surveyed in 1791 and entered in Surveyor's book, Norfolk, in name of James Murdough and Daniel Fisher (20,000 acres). Entry was first made in 1783 with Andrew Stewart, and later Col. Charles Connor; asks Blow to \"have inventory made in the names of Thomas Edmonds and John T. Blow who are the right and only owners of these warrants\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: collection for Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBought sloop \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eAlexander\u003c/emph\u003e to save debt of Francis Jones\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrders for shipments of tobacco to England\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGreat demand for grain and flour; have had no sales for gloves\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHave shipped by brig \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eBetsy\u003c/emph\u003e 416 [hbls?] flour to Blow; also have sent 58 [hbls?] by brig \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eIndependence\u003c/emph\u003e. Gives current price list.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived cheese; wishes price of corn and bacon. Little peach brandy in this neighborhood this year; sales at store were £ 162, £ 54 cash\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGloves (380 dozen) sent to Philadelphia for possible sale; would like coffee, sugar and salt in barter for Indian corn. Send prices for tobacco, flour, mead, corn, rum, brandy, coffee, and sugar. Wishes payment for Barksdale's debt to him for tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: note of Mr. Jones\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSent set of springs for a gigg for Mr. Fort on sloop \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eSincerity\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs there any demand for Russian goods with you? Expect a ship from the Baltics soon\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: flour to be exported\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: sending tobacco to Blow for export\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending tobacco for shipment on brig \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eWashington\u003c/emph\u003e to London\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSorry to hear of the loss of brigs \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eCarter\u003c/emph\u003e and \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMary Hylton\u003c/emph\u003e, hope to go to London soon, peace seems near.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: tobacco shipments\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrders for tobacco sent down to go to Cowes, Havre, Dunkirk (France), and Rotterdam via the brig \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eAlmira\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: tobacco for London\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeed French brandy and rum; Crops poor, trade dull\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGoing to London via ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eWashington;\u003c/emph\u003e sending tobacco to Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: tobacco for ships \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eNancy\u003c/emph\u003e and \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eAlmira\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTobacco for ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eAlmira\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: tobacco for \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eAlmira\u003c/emph\u003e and meal—Blow's plantation tobacco sent to Fort was refused\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes permission to send away ship which Blow may charter to Great Britain or Ireland if necessary\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: problems about his sailing for England\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTobacco business and shipping\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: illness of his mother (a sister of Richard Blow) Nancy is Rob Hines wife and child, George\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: trip abroad and tobacco sent for shipment\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Ships' cargoes for Europe\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Cargoes for Europe\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEvery cellar full of water due to late rains\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e273 hhds by ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eAlmira\u003c/emph\u003e already shipped\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes 100 hhds herrings\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTobacco by sloop \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eRanger\u003c/emph\u003e for \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eAlmira\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTobacco by \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eRanger\u003c/emph\u003e for \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eAlmira\u003c/emph\u003e gloves for your store\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to Davis warehouse, Petersburg; sending tobacco for shipment\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTobacco bound for Orient via ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eAntelope\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGet passage to London for Thomas Leckie; wishes hams sent to friends Lamb \u0026amp; Younger, London\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Our ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eVenus\u003c/emph\u003e arriving; will you get cargo for Ireland, England or France. Prefer Liverpool; can take staves.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Our ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eVenus\u003c/emph\u003e is a ship of 250 tons, 5 years old, has accommodations for passengers and sails well\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSloop \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eDispatch,\u003c/emph\u003e Capt. Ash, bringing 26 hhds tobacco which Blow will ship according to manifest; detailed directions with tobacco marks ES, EF, W, RB\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: tobacco shipments\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes 5 tons of logwood and 2 tons of lignum vitae to City Point, wishes logwood for ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eLouisa,\u003c/emph\u003e also.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eAlmira\u003c/emph\u003e whereabouts; lemons sent to \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eTower Hil\u003c/emph\u003el. Tobacco, wheat and flour market very dull\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrders coffee, sugar, rum, oil, molasses\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBarksdale wishes logwood by ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eLouisa;\u003c/emph\u003e Mr. Blow at \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eTower Hill\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTakes out insurance for Blow at Phoenix Fire Insurance Office; surprised that Blow does not pay his overdue debt to them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"The Coopers left \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eTower Hill\u003c/emph\u003e some days ago; they have some barrels to make at the old place, then they set off for Norfolk\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending 22 hogsheads…\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHope Col. Carter's crop from York River has reached you. Hope Col. Burwell's from Rappahannock as well as the tobaccos from Carter's Grove are down. Buy pipes of wine for us.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShip \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eNancy\u003c/emph\u003e in from London\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHear his horses have arrived\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: collection of debts due him\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Ships \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eAlmira\u003c/emph\u003e and \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eVenus\u003c/emph\u003e belonging to Hathaway, Howes \u0026amp; Russell enroute to [unclear?] and Dunkirk\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBlow owes them £ 1216.19.0; no insurance has been received from Blow's ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eDavid \u0026amp; George\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount: £ 3593.8.0 ¾ (1800-1802)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItemized lists of goods furnished £ 205.3.9 ¾\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e9 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDesires Blow's foreign accounts shared by him\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts due Richard Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of tobacco consigned to Blow, Norfolk\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStruck by lightening from France to Virginia; repairs necessary listed\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepairs and disbursements\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending Blow barrel staves by brig, about 250,000.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[Burwell had lived at Carter's Gove near Williamsburg before moving to Carter Hall]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Blow to send up a cargo of logwood and [2 bbhs?] Rum\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLatest letter from Europe gives a very unfavorable account of tobacco, prices here have fallen\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDanish ship Ferendchaff[?] arrived at City Point yesterday from Dunkirk (France); will take logwood in cargo, tobacco prices low in France\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: an unsettled account between Hussey and A. Wiscort \u0026amp; Aug. Derenville, merchants in New Castle, New Kent County [Derenville was a Merchant in Williamsburg: see also: CWF research department]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHines gives consent to have her [daighter Patsy] inocculated for small pox. [Background information: Hines was a nephew of Blow. Hine's daughter, Patsy was living with Blow and going to school there.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives list of current prices there; wishes Blow to give him letters of introduction to merchants in different parts of France, Spain, England and Holland. Armistead is sending his ship over there in trade\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: store and plantation affairs\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: tobacco sold Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: accounts for logwood and tobacco\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: freight rates to Dunkirk and other ports\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePart owner of ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eWashington;\u003c/emph\u003e wishes Blow to get cargo for ship to foreign ports\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending Blow 4000 staves\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSendingBox of books, send to Suffolk\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: his problems with shipping\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: ships \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eCharles Carter\u003c/emph\u003e and [\u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eFriendchoff?]\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e62 hhds tobacco aboard ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eWashington\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCotton and wheat crop destroyed by hail storm\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMany accounts owing to store cannot pay anything to Blow at present. We owe about $300 for pork we bought last winter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrders from Blow for furniture to be made: mahogany enough for chairs and a sofa\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas just heard that a declaration of war has taken place between Great Britain and France; it appears that Louisiana and all the country west is ceded to the U.S. (Mailed from Baltimore)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Hall Suit\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: cargo of the \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eWashington\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: sale of tobacco\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMath. Anderson of Williamsburg has sent down 4 hhds of tobacco for your care, please ship to London in British Vessel\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShips \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMartha Bland\u003c/emph\u003e and the \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eLovely Lass\u003c/emph\u003e are now loaded at City Point and bound for England via Norfolk, business very dull here\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending Blow 194 pieces of bacon and 200 + 2 hhds of Indian meal and 1 [unclear?] flour. Send me store ware, mostly butter pots, also a set of bedstead screens\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCrops injured by wet weather; Mr. West (overseer) needs about fifteen [unclear?]; trade dull; our sales for 3 months only £ 500 out of which there was only about £ 90 cash. Refers to \"Old Place\" in Southampton County [owned by Blow's father, Scammel, and now property of Blow]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: various ships available for shipping and tobacco abroad\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSailing for Nassau in ten days\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending tombstone which I ask to be put over my father's grave; I sail for Halifax and England soon\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSend shoe makers and oil to grease leather, tacks, hammer awls, etc., and cotton and wool cards\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes aid in taking his ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eAlmira\u003c/emph\u003e to sea bound for Livernick, Ireland\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes barrel staves\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to \"Aunt Hall\" and calls Hall \"Uncle\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGoing to west Indies with 100 hbls of corn\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: debt which Talbot Godwin owes Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes Blow to sell his ship for him at $600\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipts, bills for staves, tobacco, salt, harness, naval stores; Invoices; Legal Summons; Bills of Lading; \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eTower Hill\u003c/emph\u003e Store Account (1801-1802) £ 5036.17.9 ¼\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipts, bills for staves, tobacco, salt, harness, naval stores; Invoices; Legal Summons; Bills of Lading; \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eTower Hill\u003c/emph\u003e Store Account (1801-1802) £ 5036.17.9 ¼\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pieces\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTobacco Warehouse listings; Stud horse desired from England, Ship accounts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHave received 10,000 lb of pork this season and only 1 hhd of tobacco; no cash worth sending\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: insurance of ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eDauphin\u003c/emph\u003e and other insurance\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: escape of an enslaved person (\"escaped negro\")\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eacknowledges payment of $10.00\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: debts and notes owed him and hopes that Blow can lend him money\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMay be willing to buy Blow's stack of goods which he had offered him a while back; Mr Lee will look them over and determine value etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: bargaining of above terms, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnnouncing Benson, Cropper \u0026amp; Benson, Corn Merchants\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscussion of visit to Brandon\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eE: Market conditions in France: Indigo is in demand, market favorable; tobacco market good; no demand for wood, pitch or tar\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGoods, invoice; Shoes £ 246.17\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilling to give mortgages on goods in store for security\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: his credit\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAssembly extended the market land to be leased for 99 years\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA candidate for House in Virginia Assembly\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: bond for enslaved persons (\"negroes\")\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: provisions asked for ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eParkman\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter regarding the 'sale' of enslaved people.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSailing soon with 15,000 bu. wheat. Wishes Harris, the baker, to furnish ship bread.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes to be appointed insurance inspector for ship coming into port, asks Blow's support\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes ship for conveying 2,500 bushels of wheat at once\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eEliza\u003c/emph\u003e has arrived; tobacco market good as [scarce?]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: cargo of corn and a ship furnished by Blow for Bahamas. Return cargo to be cane, apples and turtle (?)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBrother wishes to go to West Indies. He wishes pay for staves and tobacco if sold.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: collections to be made for him by Blow [Swain was a Quaker]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrade slow, collections poor\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: price for 15,000 barrel staves sent to Blow for sale; wishes current prices on tobacco and staves, white hominy corn and other corn\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends his wheat from Dunkirk (N.C.) to Walker Town, about 10 or 12 miles) by land and little more by water. Is satisfied with this mode of conveyance.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplains navigation up river as far as Walker Town for vessels of 100 or 150 tons; wishes Blow to send ship for his wheat; has the \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eAnn\u003c/emph\u003e arrived in London?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas 4 enslaved carpenters ( \"valuable negro carpenters\") for 'sale' ($500 each)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses prospect of buying horse \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eDiamond,\u003c/emph\u003e is disappointed in \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003ePegasus,\u003c/emph\u003e he is a bad foal getter and not much thought of in England. Heard a horse called [\u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003ePipaten?],\u003c/emph\u003e mother to \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eTrumpeter,\u003c/emph\u003e has produced successful horses lately; also [\u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eWarten?]\u003c/emph\u003e or [\u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eSementan?]\u003c/emph\u003e can be purchased for a moderate sum according to M. Crews to Mr. Drew. Get in touch with Mr. Barksdale (in London). I wish a horse of good size and very beautiful.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived account sales of 2 hhds tobacco sold you from 41.17.7 pounds, Norfolk Store is debited with---problem of Collections suits?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill send ship of assorted cargo to Tobego; corn plentiful on the Roanoke (river)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 hhds tobacco received from James Scammel; sending down\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes ship for West Indies voyage\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLeaving for voyage\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCaptain Thomas Bonner sailing in \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eJoseph of Edenton\u003c/emph\u003e for Tobago; Assorted cargo\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: sale of naval stores\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending brig of 150 tons for loading with barrel staves for Ireland or Liverpool\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnsettled state of Europe makes uncertain and dull market. Current price list given (wheat, flour, tobacco, tar, turpentine, staves, wool, and logwood)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuit against Leonard at next Southampton Court. Paid Col. Maclin for young George Blow's schooling £ 20.10; charged to Norfolk Store\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWine for him from Madeira by ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eVirginia,\u003c/emph\u003e asks Blow to send to Alexandria; send bill to him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHave parcel of Gray's Creek tobacco; price at Norfolk? Lists pounds of tobacco at Gray's Creek and Low Point. Asks price of brown sugar, coffee, molasses, and [unclear?] sugar\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHave red oak staves, white oak [unclear?] and 12,000 shingles on way to Blow. Wishes peach brandy and price of apple cider and molasses\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas received counterfeit bank notes, information as to what to do\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: 3 French enslaved people (\"Negroes\") brought from Hispaniola against law and now in jail at Norfolk; to be returned at expense of French who claim them\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIndenture between Louis Marshall of 1st part, Jeremiah Andrews of 2nd part and Richard Blow of 3rd part and trustee for the other parties. Deed of Trust by Marshall of price of property leased from Anthony Walke in 1793, to Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[Blow was Dudley's uncle; Battery may be in Matthews County]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: current prices\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: staves\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: rent for his house and enslaved person (\"Negro\") for year\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: delivery of staves\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[See: Page's letter of July 9, re: French enslaved persons from Hispanola]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: brandy made and barrels for same\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending Ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eFortitude\u003c/emph\u003e to Blow, wishes Blow to get cargo of flour or tobacco for England and Ireland for her. Wishes ship to go at once, gives agents names at each British Port to which his cargo should be consigned\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: injunction of B \u0026amp; B\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnnouncing his commission business and offering services\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes vessel for Falmouth\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: arrival of his imported horse; [See letter of April 25, 1803 about horse]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Agreement with Thomas Wallace relative to bringing horses from England in 1803.\" Names of horses were \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eCitizen\u003c/emph\u003e and \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eClown,\u003c/emph\u003e Wallace was the groom.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[Nephew of Blow]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Blow's renewal of insurance policy at Phoenix office, Premium of £ 18.15.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Mrs. Boothe, widow's dower and [div.?] of enslaved persons (\"Negroes\") between Hutchings and Edwards, commissioners appointed formerly, who neglected to allot dower: one is now dead and two have left the state. Please have commissioners appointed for my guardian; suggests Wm. E. Brodnax \u0026amp; Sterling Ruffin \u0026amp; Hutchings will appoint two for himself. Dr. John Claiborne and Tho. [unclear?], Jr. may be chosen if H. has no objections.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: cargoes\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: land in Dismal Swamps alleged to be property of Robt. Craig of Manchester (England), adjacent Col. Newton's\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"The canal road is in such order as you may ride to the end of [unclear?] Contract\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: opening of canal road\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: hiring additional enslaved persons (\"negroes\") so that the Canal and road can be opened with ease this summer\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: idea of taking on cargo of staves for Falmouth and possibly England. Wishes Blow to furnish beef, pork and bread for his ship\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCannot furnish pitch; resin is priced at 30/\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: his ships off for Falmouth and Cork; what can Blow offer in way of ships?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: cargo of ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eKingston\u003c/emph\u003e and prospects of his ship out of New York taking in tobacco at Norfolk\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes Blow to charter a vessel at once for Cork, they will send down tobacco, pitch, resin, white oak staves for cargo\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: A horse arrived for Messrs [Caine?] \u0026amp; Ray; how to care for it and where to deliver\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to yellow fever raging in New York\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: horse bought for him by Mr. Barksdale in England and problem of payments for it\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks about cargo for sea, wishes tobacco and staves\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas 300 [unclear?] of pork for sale; grain crop on the Roanoke very good. Tar and Turpentine plentiful. Ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMariah Jones\u003c/emph\u003e at Barbados will return with salt by November. Then to load up with grain and staves for foreign ports.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Blow to ship his tobacco to Barksdale in England\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: price of a saddle sent to Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: cargo of staves on \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eLittle William\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSend personal items of late Leckie to son\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSales account current: \"Mr. Adams will finish stilling room, only 10 bbls of Brandy made this year. It takes 10 bbls cider to make 1 bbl brandy. Hands [workers] are getting in fodder and making bricks. Have paid Wm West [overseer] $100, debited to Norfolk Store\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Collecting debt owed him by Dudley\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes $ 90 in U.S. notes sent by Mrs. Gray\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Horse \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eClown\u003c/emph\u003e bought from abroad to be sent for by Statt, groom and Peter to take care of horse in travel\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: cargo of staves and price for Ireland\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: settling of account of Talbot Godwin\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: horse \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eCitizen\u003c/emph\u003e which he bought for Gen. Carney; hope it has landed and is on its way to Carolina as I shipped on board the \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eGosport\u003c/emph\u003e to your wharf; \"I am glad to hear George (Blow) is doing so well at the Williamsburg Colledge [College of William \u0026amp; Mary]. I always admired the Colledge as all the young men brought (out) there of late years, leave the Colledge new firebrands in politics\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: note of Ambrose Dudley\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoice of shoes for Grillet \u0026amp; Bell to Richard Blow, Norfolk\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes sacks, molasses, sugar, and coffee in exchange for lampblack and butter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: business difficulties of Lamb \u0026amp; Younger; has sent a horse names \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eCitizen\u003c/emph\u003e for Gen. Carney to Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLook out for Mr. Strange's furniture; he leaves Liverpool around 10 August in \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eThe Fame;\u003c/emph\u003e send on to Petersburg c/o Mr. Pallak\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLamb \u0026amp; Younger, London, ceased business\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Ships \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eKingston\u003c/emph\u003e and \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eNansuch\u003c/emph\u003e and trade\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending naval stores wanted to City Point\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill sell his 2 lots in \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eGosport\u003c/emph\u003e to pay his debt but wants $3000 for them. Willing to sell his military lands also; signed note for George Wilson for brother's debt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWish to wagon by bacon from here to Suffolk and thence by water to Norfolk. Will put up hams, shoulders and midlings; Baltimore may be a good market or Alexandria. Expect Blow to take consignments\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter for trustees of Lamb \u0026amp; Younger, London, or their trustees if they are dissolved; would like wine, sherry and bbl whiskey\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHope to pay Blow what they owe him\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: trip to Georgia, would like to take some enslaved persons (\"slaves\") to help pay expenses. Refers to Mrs. Blow as his aunt\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoice of goods sent us from Norfolk Store, £ 109.0.10. Newspapers come regularly once a week; tobacco market poor. Will go to the \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eOld Plac\u003c/emph\u003ee [Southampton] soon to see how things go there.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCurrent prices\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Business difficulties\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApplying for position in office of Discount and Deposit, Norfolk\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: A horse which he wishes Mr. Barksdale [London] to buy for him\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes consignments of tobacco and cotton from Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to Mr. West [overseer at \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eOld Place\u003c/emph\u003e] and Mr. Adams [overseer at \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eTower Hill\u003c/emph\u003e] their crops and prospects, etc. Burning bricks\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCurrent prices\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas 300 or more barrels for sale\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLittle in shipping due to uncertainty of invasion of England\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes wines; the \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eAntelope\u003c/emph\u003e has been chartered for continent would you like space for cargo?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorn crop in; bricks burning; trade dull\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: business of barrel staves\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas crab cider for sale, what price will Blow pay? Also, gives prices for brandy, new corn, peas and tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReed (groom), has brought horse \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eArchduke;\u003c/emph\u003e arrived at Blow's from abroad. Reed wishes Blow to employ him to go to England and bring back horses. Write at once your decision; prices of horses have risen as of late in England\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHave 7000+ lbs. of pork, no tobacco\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[Administrator of father's estate]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: payment for \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eCitizen,\u003c/emph\u003e the horse imported from England for him through Blow \u0026amp; Barksdale; \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eCitizen\u003c/emph\u003e is highly praised and valued by many: \"He is as springy as any lady on a dancing room and cutts as many capers.\" Hopes Mr. Barksdale will send him a mare from which he can breed racers for his children.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: payment of debt and security for his friends\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending 78 hhds of tobacco to Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending staves and peas for sale—wish salt and sugar\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived from Richard Blow [Adm. of Alex. Leckie Sr.'s estate], personal articles, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[Richard Blow, Agent]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescription of cargo, ports of call in US and Europe\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCargo of tobacco for France\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCargo of flour to London\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCargo of tobacco to Falmouth, England and Hamburg\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCargo of tobacco to Falmouth\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOn board ships [Inn___?] and \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eDundas\u003c/emph\u003e for Virginia; Personal effects\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCargo for Ireland\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdjustment for loss of \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eDavid \u0026amp; George\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount with Richard Blow $16,966.34\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3056.19.5 ¾ [John Patterson, surviving partner after Capt. Brown's death]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e…at time of Captain Brown's Death £ 4918.19.3\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1790-1796….£ 3585.10.8 ½; Balance due the G. Store… £ 7577.5.11\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Privateer \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMoses Myers\u003c/emph\u003e taken and carried to Halifax, Nova Scotia. Vice Adm. Court has been reversed here, money in hands of owners in Nova Scotia. Division of money of those entitled now uncertain. \"If brought into court here, I'll pay attention to your interest in the business.\" Flour cheaper here than in Virginia, tobacco holds same price\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to the \"bank at this time [seems] to engross and interest the citizens of our Town; we expect it to operate in about ten days\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas received 17 hhds tobacco of N. Burwell's on board the \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eAlmira;\u003c/emph\u003e Insurance taken out\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: his business arrangements; will not be a partner to [Brown?] or affiliate with Pallak; promise of his business good\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Younger's [unclear?] with Brown\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"We are happy to inform you that our house goes on as before\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Blow's desire to pay a large debt which he owes to Donald \u0026amp; Burton. Funds in London on account there; Advise.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"…I like America but as yet I am quite at a loss where to fix...The Baptist's cause here is not very strong although there are two meetings\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas prospect of ship proper for shipping tobacco; would Blow be interested in a cargo?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: problems arriving from Love's failure to comply with rules for Book of Claims and Barksdale's attempt to clear it for him\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLamb \u0026amp; Younger, London, has shipped guns for our stores, please deliver them to us\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Charter for \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eSnow Concord\u003c/emph\u003e for London; can fill her cargo\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: coming to Portsmouth, to establish a tannery. Wishes Blow to assist him and his friend, Crossthwaits, from Keswich, England. Has worked for Mr. Wm. Plume tanner, a short time. [Plume had been in Williamsburg for years prior to going to Portsmouth] Barron knows of a new process for tanning which shortens time; also knows great deal about skinning sheep, etc. [Letter provides great detail on tanning]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: claims made by Blow to board of Clairs, London\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: recovering insurance on building burned in Portsmouth\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses how to pay Donald \u0026amp; Burton, London; has £ 1900 also has £ 500 [Stg?]; payment from Phoenix Ins. Co. which he can add to above sum\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: sale of his pork\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrade poor, collections poor, wheat sold, bricks being made\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBusiness dull, current prices\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBanking arrangements for Blow to pay Donald \u0026amp; Burton through Dan. Call.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas received bill of exchange of Macmurdo \u0026amp; Fisher for £ 1831.5 Stg. on Wm. Barksdale in town of assignees of Donald \u0026amp; Burton\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: brick making and crops\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: [bbls.?] of turpentine in [cypress bbls.?]; bound with white oak, should demand good prices\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: tobacco shipped\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: shipment of turpentine and horse \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eBuzzard\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: pork sent to Blow for sale\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOur ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eSamuel Jackson\u003c/emph\u003e with part cargo of staves and bound for Cadiz will come into Hampton Roads for further cargo; will Blow notify him when it arrives and leaves\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFlour has advanced and is in demand here, salt and tobacco good. Gives list of hhds of tobacco stored with Richard Blow in Campbell and Wheeley Fire Proof Warehouse\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroducing William Carter, son to Mr. Cater of Shirley, goes to Norfolk to procure passage to a port in France. Mr. Carter has $ 200 which may not be enough for his passage,. if not, will you supply the difference. [This may be the William Carter who attended the College of William \u0026amp; Mary in 1801]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: buying insurance and bank shares\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: ship Samuel Jackson leaving Ocracock [Ocracoke] Bar for Hampton Roads laden with cargo for Cadiz, Spain\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeneral Affairs at store and conditions of crops\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: insurance on cargo to Dunkirk\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: tobacco in storage and prospect of cargo\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCould send soon 30 hhds if you ship to London\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks current price of tobacco\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: pipe staves on hand for sale\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConsign tobacco to Samuel Buchanan of London\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Adams, overseer, has gotten in ¼ of crops of corn and all of hogs; enslaved persons (\"slaves\") sick\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives Blow's balance and what borrowed\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill Blow get Gaskins to make him ½ dozen table and ½ dozen tea spoons as he made for you with G.M.D. in a cypher on them; refers to \"Aunt Hall\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Copy of papers sent to London, to recover insurance on my houses burned in Norfolk on \"Marketstreet:\" 3 Story Brick house and store burned, warehouse and offices, also. Littleton Tazewell, Notary Public. Home was 35' in length and 29' in breadth, brick, 3 story's high, besides cellars and ganet. Lower store was occupied as a Day Goods Store with mahogany counters; passage below and 4 rooms on 2 story were never completely finished and were strucco (?) and whole house plastered; counting room in read of sd. House was 16' square, 2 stories high with cellar and chimney of brick and completely finished Kitchen in rear of wood, 2 stories high and chimney of brick 20' x '16; smoke (house) 12' square with stove and warehouse shelved and laid out for wholesale store was 30' long and 21' broad, 2 stoves of wood. Value of building prior to fire was $8,939.60 Itemized Estimate of House of Offices to be built given: \"Bricks and Stone Work: $2750\" Scantling, plank and shingles: $1540 Glass, nails, locks: $684 Carpenters Bill: $2770.60 Plastering $926 Painting Bill: $265.00 Total: $8939.60\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e£ 4030.12 \"amo goods on hand £ 620.6.11 ¾ 90 pct advance £ 558.6.3 1/7 Amo currency articles:£ 425.1.4 Total: £ 5634.6.8 ¼ \"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill of measuring the ruins of my buildings $19.12, receipt in full\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill of house frame and plank [unclear?] of Major John Armstrong for my dwelling and warehouse in Norfolk...$256.75\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWm. Wark, power of attorney for heirs\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePetersburg, to New York, $ 80.46; Marine Insurance Office, Norfolk\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSundry Entries\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOver 100 items: Bills of lading; Bills of lumber, staves, tar, turpentine; Petty accounts; accounts of ship's captains\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOver 100 items: Bills of lading; Bills of lumber, staves, tar, turpentine; Petty accounts; accounts of ship's captains\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOver 15 items: Bills of lading; Bills of lumber, staves, tar, turpentine; Petty accounts; accounts of ship's captains\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBox 30 has been divided into boxes box 30 A and 30 B.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e6 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e33 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e12 pieces\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes names of debtors; 7 pieces\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eover 100 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e109 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e50 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBox 30 has been divided into boxes box 30 A and 30 B.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes to purchase the horse \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eBuzzard \u003c/emph\u003ein England thru Mr. Barksdale if possible. Sending 736 [unclear?] of turpentine to pay for him\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSent stud book and sporting magazine for A. Walke by Captain Baird; heard you have had a very severe winter, worst in 25 years\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThink I can get horse for your friend in Carolina for about 500 guineas. \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eOscar\u003c/emph\u003e is [unclear?] and going to Virginia for Col. Lightfoot; \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eNat\u003c/emph\u003e as good a horse as \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eSir Harry\u003c/emph\u003e or several others\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking Blow to send him scrip at once so he can make payment of some shares.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 enslaved persons (\"slaves\") have escaped\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes to buy 700 bu. of salt\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: collection of debt for Blow (John Nicholas, debtor)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSundries deliv. by Blow for ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eCracker\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: to \"Aunt Hall;\" will leave Mathews as soon as land is sold; have advertised in Richmond Enquirer\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Uncle Wm. Drew suggested that I write you about employment\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to forwarding papers to M. Madison in Washington, necessary for [past?] port to Dublin. Will ship be able to wait for me 6 or 7 days?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending staves\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: sale of his tobacco and corn\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending 10 hhds tobacco by sloop \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eSophia\u003c/emph\u003e to Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[Nears?] staves to fill up his ship when it calls at Norfolk\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCannot supply tobacco for Blow's ship now\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends bill of laden for 15 hhds tobacco, through Blow to London\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShip \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eAmerica\u003c/emph\u003e will not come to Norfolk now; for Europe\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTobacco problems\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e14 hhds tobacco\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to debt he owes Dr. Hall, will collect money from Carter Braxton and send to him\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses insurance on Blow's houses burned in Norfolk; Mr. Buchanan's displeasure at Blow buying the old ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eWilliam,\u003c/emph\u003e horse \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eBenenborough\u003c/emph\u003e is for sale at 1000 guineas, inform General (Carney); must have cash before I can buy\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill send turpentine as soon as boat can be found to take it down the river to Plymouth. Have 240 [unclear?]. In looking over racing calendar and stud book see a mare, \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003ePenelope\u003c/emph\u003e got by \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eTrumpetor\u003c/emph\u003e bred by the \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eDuke of Grattan\u003c/emph\u003e, foaled in 1798; get Barksdale to purchase her for me; if not, get one of Hutchinson's family of horses, the man that bred \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eBeninborough\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas received Gen. Carney's turpentine on America, do not think he can get either of the horses the General wants\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill of lading for goods shipped for Col. Hoomes of Bowling Green\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCol Hoomes wishes 20 or 30 bbls herrings\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived staves sold for 28 pounds per [hd?] and 14 pounds per bbls, \"Our good friends the English are taking all vessels that are not bound direct to their parts.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas ship; wishes to come to Virginia for freight; ship is new; Advise me.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e258 bbls of herrings shipped to Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: wine to be shipped to him\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill ship turpentine to Blow as soon as weather opens\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: possible loss of ferry if legislature decides to allow a new ferry to be operated\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: his debts\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"The money for the capture of the brig \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eRichmond\u003c/emph\u003e has all been paid.\" Advise who has money\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: debt he owes, must sell property in Blow's hands\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: settlements and credits for turpentine and tobacco sold, no chance of getting the two horses, General Carney wants\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill of Lading for James Strange\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: legal case against his brother Alex Leckie now in Virginia. Refers to his attorneys in Georgia and Rode Island.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes ½ ton iron, bellows and German [Steel?]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe original Box 31 has been expanded into two boxes as currently described in the finding aid: Box 31 and Box 31 A.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor corn \"being the price per season for the said Waller's young mare being covered by Col. Cary's Horse \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eDaredevil [Williamsburg Data?]\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Division of property and debts of Baker \u0026amp; Blow…\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor goods sold him\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking father to pay Leroy Anderson $60.00\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e$270 port payment in suit against Blow, Adm. of estate of John Redwood, also a note for $830.33\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWm. Redwood with appear at Raleigh Tavern in Williamsburg for purpose of collecting funds due by suit from Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvises against buying big stock due to world conditions; will send George up to help take inventory; he is in Williamsburg now\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1130.51\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e$ 1838.9.7 ¼ Itemized list of those who owe firm\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e$ 16010.65 ½\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCol Noth Burmell; Robert. C. Burwell; Ph. Burwell; Math. Pape; Robt. Page $196.12.½\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProceed to England and other countries\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProceed to the Baltics\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProceed to Portugal\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFather and Son, London, July 9, 1806 (2Boxes of cheese for Lucy Paradise, Williamsburg) Iris Madeira, April 3, 1806 (wines) Jolly Sails, Plymouth NC, June 2, 1806 (shad) Sally Nun, Plymouth NC, June 3, 1806 (shad) Laura, Liverpool (England), July 18, 1806 (merchandise) Dispatch, New York, August 19, 1806 (merchandise) Antelope, Windsor NC, March 13 1806 (tar) John and Avice, River Thames, August 1806 (Merchandise) Eagle, Edenton, October 17, 1806 (sugar, white, oak stoves) Dunfries, London, February 24, 1806 (goods, treasures?) Fairplay, Plymouth NC, April 19, 1806 (hhls, hinings) Antelope, Windsor, NC, March 13 1806 (tar) Anne, Windsor NC, October 28, 1806 (staves and turpentine) Judith, Windsor NC, October 16, 1806 General Green, May 31, 1806 (oak staves) Jenny and Sheperdern, Manchester (England), June 2, 1806, (hhds of tobacco) Sally, Salmon Creek, May 1, 1806 (herrings) Insurance on Sally Ann Neptune, Richmond, March 1, 1806 (tobacco) Commerce, February 1806 (salt and c) America, October 9, 1806 (ship, break, flour) John, Richmond, November 1, 1806 (tobacco) Arnick, July 15, 1806 (staves) Lydia, New Bedford, June 3, 1806 Ontario, June 4, 1806 America, Norfolk, October 10, 1806, $1041.59 Bell Savage, June 8, 1806 (accounts) Robt. Barclay, September 1806 (accounts) Commerce, April 26, 1806 (accounts) Mt. Vernon, Rotterdam, September 24, 1806 (insurance) Atlantic, London, August 1806 (tobacco) Regulator, Plymouth NC, March 28, 1806 (turpentine, tar, sugar) April 16, 1816 (rum) Judith, Windsor NC, March 31, 1806 Commerce, New Bedford, February 22, 1806 (staves) Army, Plymouth, March 5, 1806 Mary, Richmond, April 19, 1806 Mt. Vernon, December 22, 1806 (freight account) Mt Vernon, December16, 1806 (cider, food) Mt. Vernon, December 16, 1806 (oil, beef, etc) Mt. Vernon, October 11, 1806 (navy, bread) Brig George, November 19, 1806 Averick, August 6, 1806 (general account) Fredice, May 1795 (pitch) Sally, Petersburg, June 16, 1795 (tobacco) Flora and Betsy, July 1, 1806 (tobacco) Grey Hound, Plymouth NC, May 7 1806, (pork and turpentine) James Smith, John Coke, Carterise December 5, 1806 (pipe staves inspected from and consigned to Richard Blow) Neptune: October 13 1806 Oak Boards, inspected\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShip \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eAntelope\u003c/emph\u003e's cargo much damaged, public sale will be had at Calais, and results sent to Mr. Barksdale towards claim and insurance. Blow's tobacco was on \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eAntelope\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses current prices of cotton, coffee, tobacco; claims of cargo of \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eAntelope\u003c/emph\u003e further discussed\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: settlement of property of Baird's; see also:Box 30\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrade dull: Received bills of lading for Blow's tobacco\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: turpentine of General Carney's shipped to him, can't buy a horse for Carney as price is 1,000 guineas for either horse he wants. Await Carney's orders; sent him books he wished by Captain Baird; have sent Blow average for loses on \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eAntelope.\u003c/emph\u003e Son, William, is at school in Reading.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePartners in House of Lamb \u0026amp; Younger were James Brown, Richmond, Virginia and John Lamb \u0026amp; John Younger, London; upon death of Mr. Lamb, survivors have admitted J. C. Wardrop as a partner\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: mistake in shipment of tobacco\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSent 16 quarters [unclear?] 1736 of beef for sale\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: cargo for ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eGlobe\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: pork sent Blow for sale\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTobacco manifests sent for ship Industry for Liverpool and 2 parcels of newspapers for John Hunter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShip \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eGlobe\u003c/emph\u003e now loading\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: his debts and how to collect from C. Braxton\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAct bills of lading for tobacco, gives current prices of wheat and flour per barrel\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrices current\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses dropping prices for turpentine, flour, tobacco better\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: collection due him\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: bills of lading for London firms, tobacco sales\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: tar shipped to Blow; wishes flour in return\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: cost of ship to take tobacco to France\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: collections-wishes rum sent to him\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: suit Ladd v. Strange\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: debt owed to him by Captain Micks\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: pork shipped to Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas leased for 10 years furnished place 5 miles from Rayall Exchange, sending Mrs. Blow shoes\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: loading of Mount Vernon\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill of lading for fish sent, to Richard Blow, Portsmouth\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted; business conditions, current prices of cotton, turpentine, tobacco, flour, rice, staves there\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e$ 100 Virginia currency\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDamages to anchors of his ship\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: cargo of tobacco and possibly flour for the ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eGeneral Green\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePork and turpentine to be shipped to Blow aboard the ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eGrey Hound \u003c/emph\u003efor General Carney's account\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBills of lading for tobacco aboard ships \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eBetsy\u003c/emph\u003e and \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eNancy\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: cargo of tobacco for \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eBell Savage\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: a ship for Rotterdam\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInquiry about father and letters to him\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas received letters from his father. Was on a Prussian ship carried into Portsmouth and condemned because he came out of a French Port that was blockaded\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses business with Blow; amounts due him for merchandise and amounts due Blow for tobacco sent to Calais and Dunkirk (France) per ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eAntelope\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTar and turpentine sent on ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eThe Planter\u003c/emph\u003e have been sold. Inform General Carney that neither of the horses he wants he can get now. Gives names of other horses which he thinks he can buy once the season is over here: \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eWhiskey,\u003c/emph\u003e \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eCoreador,\u003c/emph\u003e \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eBeningborough,\u003c/emph\u003e and \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eCitizen\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending down tobacco for ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eFlora,\u003c/emph\u003e Portsmouth\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: shipment from Virginia, of salt, current prices there\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: to money he had received due Dr. Hall from Carter Braxton\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: cargo of staves\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"at the request of Col. Nathaniel Burwell I have shipped on Sloop George 3 trunks, 1Box, and 1 bundle to your care which you will please keep until they are called for by the Reverend John V. Wylie.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShip \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eAmerica,\u003c/emph\u003e in port will send down to you, she is 287 ton [burden?], can carry 350 hhds and storage of staves to any port in Great Britain\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWhere is his tobacco? Has price in London fallen?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShip \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMary E. Wright\u003c/emph\u003e, has been carried into Germany and condemned as prize; ask H. to get $ 9000 insured on her, world conditions affecting prices of product sent over\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes 50 sacks of salt\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: shipment of herrings\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eAmerica\u003c/emph\u003e's account held in high regard by the ship owners here; discusses conditions between Russia and France, not good\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eHave to go down tomorrow to the wreck of ship \u003c/emph\u003eThe Shepherdess. Do you have any goods aboard?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWish 4 bbls of crab cider\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpect ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eGeneral Greene\u003c/emph\u003e owned by Tobias Lard \u0026amp; Co. of Kennebunk from Liverpool; could a cargo of staves be procured at your place for return voyage\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: letters he should have received\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: payments for staves and sugar\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: change in ownership and management of the 8 ferries, opposed to incorporating; will you influence Richmond legislators to this effect?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses trade and changes for selling Petersburg and Richmond goods, gives estimate of general market for tobacco, sugar, cotton, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBusiness settlements with Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e76 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e22 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e25 and 150 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e50 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 item\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrder for salt\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: tar sold to Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnnounces conclusion of a treaty of amity, navigation, and commerce between this country and the USA signed on the 31 [ulto?]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: his recent settling in Georgia, prospects, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Blow's suit vs. Gill for debt accrued since 1786\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: George Blow's marriage and placing him with Tazewell and Jon Cowper to study law; Discusses tobacco business, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: damaged flour on ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eAlexander\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosed copy of condemnation of ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMary T. Wright\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGive freight rates at Norfolk for landing salt from Liverpool (England), also tobacco freight rates\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Ships \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eWilliam \u0026amp; Mary\u003c/emph\u003e and \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003ePaulina\u003c/emph\u003e and letters due him\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeed 1 or 2 small vessels to load at \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eBermuda Hundred\u003c/emph\u003e for Falmouth; have 180 hhds tobacco for ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eAverick\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: loading tobacco on ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eNiagara\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill of lading for herrings enclosed\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eWashington'\u003c/emph\u003es loading; also ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eRussell,\u003c/emph\u003e a very fine, fast sailing copper bottomed ship of 300 tons\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes splendid entertainment by citizens to the Cavalry and Militia which went from here. I enclose a copy of the toasts, was mortified by his furlough. Tell young George that I hope he will merit the promotion I bestowed on him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: settlement of co-partnership with J. Waldone \u0026amp; Co.; Blow one of bondsmen\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLeft British book on Cavalry discipline at Blow's House\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Cargo of ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eNiagara\u003c/emph\u003e to Great Britain\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscussion of ship's journey down James to Norfolk [Caffin was mate for ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eAlbright]\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: recovering money from Carter Braxton\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrites of wife, Mary's death\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to Dudley's wife's death [Mrs. Hall is Lucy]. Says Portsmouth has been upset over aggressions of British Ships of war; an army in our streets, houses, etc. Business is stagnated\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: cargo of salt or tobacco\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes freight for London, or Liverpool\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes his Gosport property sold\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes to know prices\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: cargo of staves\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: cargo of salt from Liverpool and prospect of tobacco on return\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes Blow has sold fish for him\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCaptain Barney of ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eArgus\u003c/emph\u003e sailed for Hobbs Hole, Virginia, for tobacco\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: cargo of ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eWashington\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrices current given in detail\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: problems of cargo and men for ships\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: how to pay his debts\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShips \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eNeptune\u003c/emph\u003e and \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eReward\u003c/emph\u003e here\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTerms for ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMay\u003c/emph\u003e en route to Continent\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes freight for ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eRussell\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes 100 lbs of bacon, hams and candles sent to him. There is an opening for a retail store on York River\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFreight received from Blow via sloop \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eLittle Jim;\u003c/emph\u003e salt\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Sale of fish\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShip \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eAverick\u003c/emph\u003e, tobacco cargo lost, no insurance on ship. Eight of the hams which Mrs. Blow sent, saved. Thinks there will be no war between England and U.S.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives dimensions of Dismal Swamp Canal lock[?]. Detailed letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Shipment of tobacco to Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking for position of book keeper in U.S. Bank\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes oder of general merchandise sent\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Fish he sold; large grain crops here and quantity of lumber of every kind\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHaving sale on 22nd\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Pitch stored with Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroducing Col. Wm. Fontaine of Hanover, who has a considerable interest in the Dismal Swamp Canal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrder for general goods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotifying re: suit filed\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePersonal Letter; sends love to \"Aunt\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCash scarce; trade dull\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e£ 802.3.-\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e£ 883.4.8 3/4\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e£ 7269.13.5 \"Debts due from the Store: Norfolk Store; Littleton Lamir; James Dunlop \u0026amp; Co.; Butts Birds[srpey?]; Isaac Andrews; Allen Hines; John Berryman; £ 4898. - 9 1/2 / £ 2371.12.7 1/2\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e165 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Letters he had asked Blow to forward to England to Mr. Rennolds\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending $ 54.50 in [unlcear?]loans for payment for flour, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrder for garden seeds\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Commission merchants, Treble, Spe[unclear?] \u0026amp; Co., of [Nantz?]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Deed of trust to secure[?] Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes to pay General Thomas Blount, Member of Congress, some money; wishes Blow to [unclear?]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroducing F. Le Roy of Nantz\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Cargo of corn and effects of cargo on its outcome\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Whiskey and brandy to go to Charles Carter of \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eShirley\u003c/emph\u003e Plantation\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: problems of present embargo on his corn\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Money he owes Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Prospects of freight should embargo be lifted\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes ship B\u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eelle Savage\u003c/emph\u003e for cargo, for Liverpool\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Political Situation in Spain \u0026amp; France [Refers to the Napoleonic Wars]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending down corn \u0026amp; tobacco for shipment\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes Blow to sell enslaved persons for Drew, even at $ 30.00; needs money at once\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e64 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes beef and candles sent to Blow can be disposed of as embargo is partially repealed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending ship down to be loaded with cargo for anywhere except to North of Europe. Ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eAmerican\u003c/emph\u003e built. Ship bringing down building stone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSend salt to him at once\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: shipment of corn and tobacco\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Need salt at once\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Salt\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eWashington\u003c/emph\u003e en route to Norfolk for corn and flour\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Bills owned them\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives current prices of tobacco\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeneral conditions discussed\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Cargo of ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eColumbia\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Staves\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses affairs abroad. Wishes Blow to sell salt at City Point.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Wine from Madeira\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Freight desired for ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eColumbia\u003c/emph\u003e to England\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes ship for his tobacco. Address him at \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eWhite Chimney\u003c/emph\u003e's, Caroline County\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTobacco bringing good prices here\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes Blow to advertise his ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMary Ann\u003c/emph\u003e for freight for Europe. Must avoid Amsterdam or any place under French domination. Ship able to take tobacco, cotton, or hogsheads.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHave ship ready in a few weeks for freight to Europe. Can Blow secure freights?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProblem as to ship. Has tobacco ready for Europe\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCan fill up another ship with flour\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Sale of his Gosport lots by Blow \u0026amp; his debts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to his cargo of lour, etc. now ready\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas hogshead staves instead of barrel staves at landing\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHave bt. 10,000 barrel staves and leave at once; will send rough staves down on another lighter. This will complete my contract with you\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSent 5000 barrel staves per the lightman\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending Blow rough hhds. staves\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAwaiting craft to send 7 hhds of tobacco down. Hope you have shipped out the 15hhds with you aboard the \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003ePocahontas\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWish to have price of bacon and brandy\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Ship for Dublin and freight cost\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSend candles to me at Washington\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Freight for ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eWashington\u003c/emph\u003e out of Norfolk\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnc. Charter Party for ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eNancy\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs concerned about vice around his residence , etc. Wishes Blow to have law change this situation\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Barrel staves\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShip \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eColumbia\u003c/emph\u003e from Tappahannock to Liverpool with freight of staves or tobacco. Ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMary Ann\u003c/emph\u003e sailed ysterday for Charleston for freight\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Staves and undressed wood\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Tobacco freight\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTobacco on ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eAlexander\u003c/emph\u003e for Falmouth and England or Ireland\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBarrell staves on board brig \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eCatherine\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePassage wanted to Cork, Ireland or England\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBusiness accounts of ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eAlexander\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends letters for Richard Blow (her father-in-law) to send to her mother, Mrs. Waller, in Williamsburg\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes small vessel for his freight\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShip \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eUnion\u003c/emph\u003e, belonging to us expected from Cadiz (Spain). Wish freight for her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill take inventory of store goods by September 1st and balance books.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses current prices of hemp and accounts of ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eColumbia\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: President's proclamation. Gives current prices of tobacco and flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas white oak hhds and red oak hhds and 150 lbs. bee's wax to sell\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas contracted for small ships to take his tobacco to port north of Gothenburg (Sweden) or to the south of Lisbon (Portugal). Blow's rate of freight too high. Need Blow's advice about proper paper for clearing ship, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes advice of Blow for marketing goods in New York\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Small debts and lack of news as to her son's whereabouts\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Shipment of hemp\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCargo of tobacco is intended for continent. Blow will get French consul's certif. for Hatcher\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Suit\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotice of board meeting to be held in 12th.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor 12 different ships\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e6 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e50 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDetails an agreement between Hatcher and Blow for freight on ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMary Ann\u003c/emph\u003e, to discharge cargo in British Isles, Spain, Portugal, Canary or Western Islands. To be allowed 50 days to load and discharge and call for orders. Tobacco freight.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDuty Bonds not paid in bank, by law, will be put in suit. Request merchants of Norfolk to have their bonds adjusted in bank\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: discusses loading of the ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMary Ann\u003c/emph\u003e and bills of lading.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContinuation of business of loading ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMary Ann\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscussing Hatcher's business ventures abroad: Hatcher's shipping of tobacco abroad. Details of necessary papers to be taken by the ship and to be used to different countries.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges proposals of Brown \u0026amp; Rives\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMary Ann\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscussing shipment of good to Europe: Freight for ships \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eColumbia\u003c/emph\u003e and \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMary Ann\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscussing the election of Richard Blow as director of the Bank of the United States for a one-year term [Oliphant was chashier of bank]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCertificate for $ 2794.51 for 30 hhds tobacco [unclear?] by Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: concerning political actions of the U.S. Congress: refers to \"ultimate fate of Mason's resolutions\" in Congress\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: business of ships abroad, \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMary Ann\u003c/emph\u003e and \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eColumbia\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: tobacco aboard the ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMary Ann\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMary Ann\u003c/emph\u003e cargo and departure\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscussing the positions of the French: French near border of Portugal now\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLoads of tobacco of the ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMary Ann\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCurrent price of tobacco. Refers to \"Mr. Masons bill passing in the Senate and small vessels will immediately be wanted for Britain and Ireland\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses ships' destinations and cargos: problems of loading the \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMary Ann\u003c/emph\u003e; disagreement between Hatcher and Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMary Ann\u003c/emph\u003e destinations, cargo, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Furniture sent to Blow for sale in 1809. Please return if not sold\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgreement between Blow \u0026amp; Hatcher for ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMary Ann's \u003c/emph\u003ecargo\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeed small vessel for overseas trade\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBarksdale's son is en route to Norfolk from London, to study in the U.S. Has chosen Law as his profession, wishes Blow to encourage and supervise William. Mr. Hill's [unclear] has returned here and demands pay for training Hill's horses (\"fillies\")\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes Blow to get vessel for his tobacco\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses sailing across the Atlantic, heavily armed: \"on April 1st was boarded by a French Privateer and plundered of all our clothes, money, everything moveable. Was Brig 20 guns, 150 men\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e30 hhds. of tobacco for Juno\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: tobacco for ships \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eJuno\u003c/emph\u003e and \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eWashington.\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorn sent to Blow by ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eSisters\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHer [unclear?] son estate in Virginia [largely illegible]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending 225 bhls. of tar to Blow for sale; asks prize of staves (white oak or red oak)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShip delayed; will send in 3 weeks\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShipping tobacco\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eIndustry\u003c/emph\u003e en route to Blow for freight; prefer a freight to Lisbon (Portugal) or Cadiz (Spain); Insurance to England very high for small vessel; maybe West Indies would be wiser.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDistressed at no news from his ships or from William [Drew]. Addresses Blow as \"kind relative\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMary Ann\u003c/emph\u003e to New York for freight as cheaper rate than Norfolk\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests Blow to return invoice of furniture to him as he is loading for So[uth?] America\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for his account and prices for freights at Alexandria, Norfolk, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: fish sent to Blow for sale\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: African-Americans in prison there and prices for wheat, corn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStill concerned over fate of her son Thomas\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports death of John Rogers. His son-in-law, Samuel Nightingale, is admin. of estate\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVessels [unclear?] here\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[Blow had been guardian of Davis]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInquiring if M. Triplett, lately from Cadiz (Spain) is there to purchase flour for the British Army in Spain\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Account of Nathaniel Burwell\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Estate of his father-in-law, John Rogers\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDissatisfied with Mr. Foster who has delayed building a ship for him. Asks Blow to see about it for him\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Burwell's salt order\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: newspaper subscription of \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eThe Herald\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks settlement for turpentine\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas not received his letter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas two ships ready by November and December\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending load of staves to Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHear Napoleon Bonaparte has rescinded his decree and ordered the release of all American property under adjudication in his dominion (goods and prisoners?).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecommends Thomas J. Allen, Commission Merchant, Baltimore to Blow's attention\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Discussing the detention of vessels in Cadiz Bay\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Blow's payments due\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSale of fish to Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending 86 hams and 3 bhls. Turpentine for sale. Would like [unclear?] of salt\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDirections for goods to be sent to him\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInquiring about the price of Liverpool salt and Spanish brandy\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRemittance and sale of salt\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSloop \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eExchange\u003c/emph\u003e bringing 12 [unclear?] white oak staves to Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLittle chance of flour cargo; same (some?) tobacco\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCargo of ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eHunter\u003c/emph\u003e in Virginia waters, now desiring wheat and flour\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTobacco shipment is ready for sending to Bordeaux or port in Bay of Biscay (France)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes news of departure of ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMary Ann\u003c/emph\u003e for Europe. Are bonnets all sold and what prospect is there for the \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eColumbia\u003c/emph\u003e's salt? Expecting ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eNancy\u003c/emph\u003e soon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e55 hhds. tobacco shipped to Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: valuations of ships and averages charged at Greenock\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas not sold Blow's Spanish [Brown?] yet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending load of staves\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShip \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eAverick\u003c/emph\u003e loading tobacco and cotton for London\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: payments due from Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges hams sent to him; wishes news of his son, William, who went to Virginia recently\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Bow's ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eNancy\u003c/emph\u003e in France, insurance etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShip \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eNancy\u003c/emph\u003e has arrived. Discussing the \"present officers decline all [risquer?] to France: A few days will determine England's steps…\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes price of ground allum salt; also price of flour and old whisky\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes vessel of 180 to 250 hhds to load for Liverpool direct.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStaves hard to get right now\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHave 400 ton ship and wish cargo from Norfolk\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContract for outgoing ship to Europe\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGlad Blow secured vessel for cargo aboard\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: fish sold to Blow; also admin. of his bother's estate\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInsurance of ship; wishes price of [unclear?] goods incl. bristles\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor ships \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eCatherine,\u003c/emph\u003e \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eFreyheit,\u003c/emph\u003e \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003ePindur,\u003c/emph\u003e \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eFredonia,\u003c/emph\u003e \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eJuno,\u003c/emph\u003e and the \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eColumbia.\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor ships \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eWashington,\u003c/emph\u003e \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eRachel and Mary\u003c/emph\u003e, \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMary Ann\u003c/emph\u003e, \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eJersey Blue\u003c/emph\u003e, \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eSally\u003c/emph\u003e, \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003ePlanter\u003c/emph\u003e, and the \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eNancy\u003c/emph\u003e with tobacco accounts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending Blow a load of staves\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTobacco ready for ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eBetsy\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTobacco shipment ready for ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eUnity\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShipment of sperm (whale) oil and problems about it\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: discussing a shipment of tobacco for the \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eBetsy\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroducing Capt. Joel Thorp to Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Sale of fish\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroducing J. K. Townsend of Townsend \u0026amp; White, New York\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: flour from Lisbon (Portugal)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBlow appointed agent of the Trustees of the [late?] Bank of the United States\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHave new ship of 300 tns ready in 6 weeks and would like freight in Virginia for her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 hhds. of tobacco on board of ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eAberdeen\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDraft on Blow, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas about 300 bhls. flour for sale. Advise.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDirections to Cat. Russell from Liverpoole in case Non-Intercourse Act going into effect. Discusses U.S. Government problems about foreign trade\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCurrent prices of tobacco and flour given\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses financial transactions: transfers 2 shares of stock into Bank of Virginia to Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShip has arrived and experiencing government entanglements: ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMary Ann \u003c/emph\u003ehere now and whether she can clear after February orders by Government. Keep him posted as to chance of freight to any port of Europe in case of U.S. change of orders\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests remittance for wines ordered by Messrs. Burwell \u0026amp; Pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas candles and twisted horse manes suitable for matresses for sale. Like to know where ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eSt. Chuthbert\u003c/emph\u003e is.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses political entanglement and shipping: \"Non-Intercourse laws have vanished and all our expectations now is that Congress will adjourn in 10 or 12 days….\" How are vessels there now?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas about 300 bhls. Herring fish for sale\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShipping business: Capt. Allen of schooner \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eHero\u003c/emph\u003e looking for business there\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFlour for sale and price he is willing to take for it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCurrent prices for tobacco and flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e12 bags horse manes sent to Blow for sale.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: his order for Madeira wines\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas a vessel for sale; gives minute detailes and description of her and price asked.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCan furnish red oak staves at $ 18 per M.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives Golsborough family genealogy\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eNancy\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending his son home.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas new ship of 360 tons available to Bow. Expects ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eAnn Alexander\u003c/emph\u003e soon and wishes business for her\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: business with Wm. Barksdale for son's money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: flour shipped to London and insurance for it\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Rogers estate; ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMary Ann\u003c/emph\u003e waits for cargo from Bow; Dull times in foreign freights\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBusiness dull for all kinds of vessels.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of Mr. Pallak; he left no will; Estate of $ 35,000 or $ 45,000 goes to his brother Allan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuit between him and George Keckie. Refers to Mr. Wickham as counsel\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBusiness payments discussed\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePallack estate and payments\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas St. Petersburg Russian hemp for sale. Can Blow use any?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBusiness between the two.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Blow to give ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eTracta[?]\u003c/emph\u003e 10 or 15 bhls. of their tobacco in storage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayments and shipping matters: sends bill for still sent to Bow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRoger's estate payments due from Blow. Wishes freight of corn for ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMary Ann.\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCapt. Robinson needs help to obtain a consular certificate\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment for 12 bales of hair.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoice for hats.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStep-daughter married Robert Goldsborogh; Divorced in 1804, child, a male, living on Eastern Shore with grandmother now. Problems of guardianship. Re: will, if there was one etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes 80 bhls of herrings\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes Blow to collect from Josiah Hunter's estate of Great Bridge, Virginia; Mrs. Elizabeth Hunter, Admin.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending new ship down. Wishes freight, \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eAnn Alexander\u003c/emph\u003e, has not arrived yet. Will send her to Blow at once\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShip \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eAugustus\u003c/emph\u003e sent to Blow for freight; gives curent prices of corn, tobacco, hemp\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMary Ann\u003c/emph\u003e dispatched to you for freight to Lisbon (Portufal), Ireland or Liverpool (England)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlease remit for tobaco sold Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFreight for ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eAugustus\u003c/emph\u003e near ready, will send drum to Blow for Liverpool.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShip \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eAugustus\u003c/emph\u003e will carry 550 hhds tobacco. Staves are plentiful now; Have plans for loading ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMary Ann\u003c/emph\u003e with flour for Liverpool.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShip \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eAugustus\u003c/emph\u003e and ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMary Ann\u003c/emph\u003e loading\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNo offer for ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eIndependence\u003c/emph\u003e as yet. Lays idle here. What do you think of freight for Cadiz (Spain) or Lisbon (Portugal) of flour? Ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eSilver Grey\u003c/emph\u003e has loaded for these ports; ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003ePowhatan\u003c/emph\u003e bound for London left City Point.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCannot dispense of barrel staves you bought of Lewis at the Bridge\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFour ships availabe, except to Spain and Portugal\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShip \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eEuphratis\u003c/emph\u003e owned by C. Grinnell, James Howland and myself: no prospect of freigh; Will send to you if desired; about 2 years old and 365 tons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWish business for new ship\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRemit for staves\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCargo to Ireland, Liverpool (England), etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[Belfield \u0026amp; Hicksf[?]d men same as Emporia, Virginia in 19th and 20th century]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShipping questions about transportation abilities of ships: What prospects will ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMary Ann\u003c/emph\u003e have for freight at Norfolk? She can carry 300 hhds of tobacco\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes to sell circa 400 bhls of pork; willing to barter with debtors in Fredericksbug, Port Royal, Tappahannock, Dunkirk, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSince arriving I find that dispute with Great Britain will be amicably settled.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShipping and economic conditions in Europe: No trade here, ice in harbor, will leave at once on ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eEuphratis\u003c/emph\u003e; Questions advisability of freight of staves for West Indies on account of worms; as to timber, for England, after duty and other expenses, little profit; but agrees for Blow to load \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eEuphratis \u003c/emph\u003e with timber for England if ship is filled. Prefers freight of tobacco at £ 4.5 for England or Ireland, or corn flour at 9 per bbl for Cadiz, Lisbon or Gibraltar (Spain and Portugal)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCancel wine order\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShipping conditions and goods: Ships \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eThe Powhatan\u003c/emph\u003e and \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eFingal?\u003c/emph\u003e are up for freight; only half a cargo; further discussions about cargo; give current prices for tobacco and flour\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill Blow purchase [unclear?] staves for brig \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eAnn\u003c/emph\u003e?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShipping to Europe: Ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003ePowhatan\u003c/emph\u003e up for London needs further cargo. Nothing offered for ships \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eIndependence\u003c/emph\u003e or \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eAnn Alexander\u003c/emph\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBuy 500 lbs of cable j[?]k for ship Independence at City Point. Give prospects for a cargo.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: staves\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShip \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eFame\u003c/emph\u003e available\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGoods on ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eAverick\u003c/emph\u003e en route to Blow for British port\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[Curell was the Captain of the \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003ePolly,\u003c/emph\u003e bound for Norfolk] Bill of Lading; bringing 92 bhls flour from John Hoomer, assigned to Richard Blow with freight at 25 cent per bbl.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas ship coming soon from England. Wishes cargo.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeed freight and charter for ships \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eAnn Alexander\u003c/emph\u003e and \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eIndependence.\u003c/emph\u003e Advise.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: loading of ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eAnn Alexander\u003c/emph\u003e with staves\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: cargo of ships \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eIndependence\u003c/emph\u003e and \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eAnn Alexander\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses difficult atmosphere in trade, fear of a war if British actions don't change: no prospect as yet for employment for \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eAnn Alexander\u003c/emph\u003e, \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eEuphrates\u003c/emph\u003e or \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eIndependence.\u003c/emph\u003e General feeling here that war will ensue if British orders in Council are not soon rescinded\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[approximately 100 items]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSchooner \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eProspect\u003c/emph\u003e sailing for Norfolk; asks Blow to give any assistance she may need.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDecided to send ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eEuphrates\u003c/emph\u003e to Liverpool (England) with tobacco\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBusiness arrangements for payments, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends few goods and a hobby horse Blow had ordered (cost $ 15)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: drafts given etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDelay in getting cargoes for ships \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eAnn Alexander\u003c/emph\u003e and \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eIndependence,\u003c/emph\u003e no cotton or tobacco available for ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eEuphrates\u003c/emph\u003e now. Good apple brandy scarce here, gives current prices of tobacco in Richmond\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending down garden seeds, potatoes and oats for Mrs. Blow for planting, and oats for son George\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: flour sent\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds vessel to carry 14 to 18 hundred barrels of flour for Spain; what would a vessel cost? Can money be had of you for bills on London and at what exchange?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCargo of \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eBetsy \u0026amp; Mary\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAs executor of Edw. Cowper estate gives legal details to collect and pay Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCheck sent for payments due\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Randolph [in Congress] that an Embargo would be immediately laid. Get off any flour[?] to foreign port at once\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProblems if embargo goes into effect\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses actions of the U.S. Congress, the trade embargo and their response: a law laying an embargo of 90 days has passed both Houses of Congress. Trust the ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eJohn \u0026amp; Adam\u003c/emph\u003e has put out to sea and that you have got rid of any flour\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShipment by Blow of a carriage to him\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: payments\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProblems of flour certificates as schooner \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eRichmond\u003c/emph\u003e put in to Wilmington, North Carolina, after Lisbon (Portugal) and Cadiz (Spain).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends premium for cargo on schooner \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eRichmond\u003c/emph\u003e and discusses problem of stops at several ports\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: payments\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: stock shares taken in Farmers Bank\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas ham and midlings for sale\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCommission merchant asking for business\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the account of the ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eAnn Alexander\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: discusses a canal from head of Pasquotank River in North Carolina to head of Elizabeth River and Virginia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeclines to help Blow buy a privateer\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for place at bank\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApplies for a teller position at the bank\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOfficers of Farmers Bank, Richard Blow, President\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDetailed letter: Terms if Farmers wishes to rent his house as a banking place.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas set of India Table China which he wishes to sell. You and Capt. Parker have one like it imported at some time. What did he cost you?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: deed sent to Robertson in Petersburg\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for meeting of Board of Directors for Farmers Bank\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: note against Benj. P. Hoomes of King \u0026amp; Queen County, Virginia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: sale of cargo of oil\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuggested notice of opening of the branch of Farmers Bank at Norfolk\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas ships empty and ready for cargoes. What prospects in Virginia?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBanking matters: Delays in getting necessary discounts for Bank to begin\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: shipment of goods and prices: Schooner Richmond at Newbern, North Carolina. Asks Blow to insure her cargo of salt and [unclear?] at $ 5000. Blow valued ship at $ 3000 and cargo at $ 8300. [Blow as president of Marine Insurance Office]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNorfolk: Re: insurance premium for Richmond\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProblem of his debt to U.S. Bank and Mr Allmond's endorsements; a suit in [unclear?], to save his two warehouses on Commerce St. and two dwellings on B[unclear?] Street; he asks for loan from Blow. If not, he will be financially ruined.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShip \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eRichmond\u003c/emph\u003e has not left here yet\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShip \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eBedford\u003c/emph\u003e was damaged in Lynn Haven Bay; asks for assistance for sale and repairs\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContinuation and letter of November 22.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: ship Bedford See letter of November 22nd.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCargo of a ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eAnn Alexander\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscribing for shares in Farmers Bank\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApplying for cashier's position at the bank\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApplying for gr[and?] son, Benj. Pollard, as notary\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApplying for position of watchman at bank\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApplying for notary at Bank\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApplying for job of porter at the bank\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApplying for notary at Bank\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJob application for watchman\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJob application for watchman\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJob application for book keeper or discount clerk\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJob application\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJob application for cashier\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJob application\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJob application\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJob application\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJob application\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJob application\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJob application\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJob application\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJob applications , 21 letters\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJob application for discount clerk\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJob application\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecommends Benjamin Pollard for notary\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecommends T. J. Parker for notary\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJob application for runner\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJob application for porter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJob application for work\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJob application as clerk\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003esold house to Farmer's Bank\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJob application for book keeper\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJob application for discount clerk\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJob application for cashier\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJob application\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJob application discount clerk\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJob application teller\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJob application discount clerk\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJob application discount clerk\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJob application as runner\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJob application as runner\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJob application as runner\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePurchase of shares in Bank\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses trouble with British confiscation of vessels at sea: Orders about ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eDebby \u0026amp; Eliza\u003c/emph\u003e's cargo \"British licenses have risen here very much and cannot be had under $ 1500 and there is great alarm here that the British cruisers will take our vessels that are bound to Southern parts…Insurance for voyage to Lisbon is 17.5 p.c. …\" [War of 1812]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCrates sent to Blow in ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eRichmond\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWhale cargo of the ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eDebby \u0026amp; Eliza\u003c/emph\u003e engaged\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDuty of oil to be before Congress\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBanking and movement of money: advisability of removing specie from Bank out of town. The Virginia Bank has done this already.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eDebby \u0026amp; Eliza\u003c/emph\u003e chartered for Lisbon if Blow has not chartered her already\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[In handwriting of] Blow: Detailed memo of his correspondence with Bridges \u0026amp; Robertson regarding cargo of \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eDebby \u0026amp; Eliza \u003c/emph\u003eand problems encountered by blockades, etc. from 1813 February 5 to 1815 May 20\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses politics, shipping difficulties: Re: past cargo of flour for \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eDebby \u0026amp; Eliza\u003c/emph\u003e \"considerable fervor pervades our city especially the Legislature = who are this instant organizing a plan of defense for your Borough and will probably order out 3000 men forthwith\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas flour for available\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDifficulties of getting flour down to Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: problems getting flour to Blow; \"excitement of arrival of troops for Richmond and Manchester on way to Norfolk for your protection\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: his chartering of ships \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eDebby \u0026amp; Eliza\u003c/emph\u003e, \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eZ[unclear]\u003c/emph\u003e; ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eAlgernon,\u003c/emph\u003e lost at Cape Hatteras, was insured fully\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShip \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eTwo Marys\u003c/emph\u003e entering Chesapeake Bay was met (stopped and boarded) by British fleet under Admiral Warren, had her register and declare different ports…uncertainty about vessels being permitted to go out and impediment re ingress of vessels.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBlockade and how long it will last\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending flour for ship D\u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eebby \u0026amp; Eliza\u003c/emph\u003e via ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eCatherine\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContinuation of problems of getting flour cargo down for \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eDebby \u0026amp; Eliza\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"The blockade has had a serious effects here. Flour has fallen 2 \u003cemph render=\"super\"\u003e1/3\u003c/emph\u003e per barrel.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending 200 bhls flour by \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMartha Ann\u003c/emph\u003e for \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eDebby \u0026amp; Eliza\u003c/emph\u003e cargo\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDo not send \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eDebby \u0026amp; Eliza\u003c/emph\u003e out of port until blockade is lifted or assurance from British that licensed vessels will be permitted to proceed\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThinks blockade will soon be lifted and ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eDebby \u0026amp; Eliza\u003c/emph\u003e can get out\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending flour for ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eDebby \u0026amp; Eliza\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: discussing the British blockage, the embargo and cargo for his vessels\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNat. Clanton, Wm. Peter, Wm. Comm[unclear?] $ 150.15 [unclear?] of Virginia; land formerly property of Walter Gilliam deceased of 1272/3 acres\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives Blow permission to appoint Director of Farmer's Bank in his place\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePower given to Blow to sell cargo of May Ann (800 bu. salt). Wishes 270 bhls flour sent to him\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames Geddy signed acknowledged loan of $ 30 from Baron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProblems of blockade, etc.; Bills of Lading\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the removal of R. Blow as president of Farmers Bank, and five letters concerning Farmers Bank.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes herings sent by packet to Williamsburg\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses ship Powhatan's departure from City Point: please furnish Captain with what he needs\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCitizen's of Portsmouth sent $ 700.81 for relief of sufferers by the late fire; note of thanks\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReturns his 5 volumes of \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eHelvetius\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCharter of ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eVictory\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCargoes of ships \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eDebby \u0026amp; Eliza\u003c/emph\u003e and \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eRichmond\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBlow was agent for ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eVictory\u003c/emph\u003e of New Bedford - to receive load of tobacco at City Point\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: ships and tobacco shipments: \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eDebby \u0026amp; Eliza\u003c/emph\u003e to Rhoads with tobacco and cotton; ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eAugustus;\u003c/emph\u003e ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eRichmond;\u003c/emph\u003e ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eEdward Bartin\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: ship the \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eVictory;\u003c/emph\u003e many British vessels at City Point and \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eBermuda Hundred\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses losses due to late war.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: commission business\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSent 1600 staves to Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePurchase of boat\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eDebby \u0026amp; Eliza\u003c/emph\u003e; rates of exchange\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShip \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eAugustus\u003c/emph\u003e cargo full\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eRichmond\u003c/emph\u003e cargo of tobacco for Richmond\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrimarily concerning his shipping trade\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: concerning various ships owned by Blow: \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eDebby \u0026amp; Eliza\u003c/emph\u003e, \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eRichmond,\u003c/emph\u003e cargoes; Ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003ePowhatan\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShip \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eRichmond\u003c/emph\u003e's account\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes shingles\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eRichmond\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eRichmond\u003c/emph\u003e cargo of tobacco and staves\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: staves and flour\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFire in Petersburg destroyed half the town, about 300 houses. His counting house was saved\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShip \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eAugustus\u003c/emph\u003e cargo\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Blow's debt to Bank\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor building the [unclear?]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrimarily concerns his sea shipping trade\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eEdward Barten\u003c/emph\u003e's cargo\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Shipment in \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eEdw. Bardin\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: furnishing brig \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eCharles Fourcett\u003c/emph\u003e en route to \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eBermuda Hundred\u003c/emph\u003e for tobacco and staves\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShip \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eCeres\u003c/emph\u003e has not arrived at City Point\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: cargo of \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eCeres,\u003c/emph\u003e \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eEdward Bordi\u003c/emph\u003en, and \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eAlexander\u003c/emph\u003e for City Point\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eEdward Bardin\u003c/emph\u003e, \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eCeres,\u003c/emph\u003e \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eDebby \u0026amp; Eliza\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: shipped of fish thru the Canal to you, will ship shad [type of fish] for family use the last of this month\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e(see April 12 letter)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eAugustus\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Humph Hathaway and his cargo\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eCeres\u003c/emph\u003e from City Point to Rotterdam with tobacco; Re: ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eDebby \u0026amp; Eliza\u003c/emph\u003e; Re: ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eEdward Bordin\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eEdward Bordin\u003c/emph\u003e to Liverpool with tobacco\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eVictoria\u003c/emph\u003e for Europe\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrimarily concerns his shipping trade\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: freight rates\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: falling freight rates\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eDebby \u0026amp; Eliza\u003c/emph\u003e's flour cargo\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Cargo ofships \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eDebby \u0026amp; Eliza\u003c/emph\u003e and \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eBaltie\u003c/emph\u003e for Liverpool (England), Scotland and Ireland, freight rates a problem. Mr. Dunlop wished possibly to charter the ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eCeres\u003c/emph\u003e for Leith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Mr. Dunlop did not accept ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eCeres\u003c/emph\u003e as expected. Freight is down, problem of getting ships to take out cargoes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNo sale for Blow's salt\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe:Ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eCeres\u003c/emph\u003e for Rotterdam and cargo\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns the tuition and board for Blow's sons, Robert Richard\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRobert and Richard Blow by Aiken \u0026amp; Brooks, and Books for Robert\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThree letters and one resolution document\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Financial affairs of Farmer's Bank, scale of loans, debts allowed, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to branches at Petersburg, Lynchburg, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePetty bills of Richard Blow, four letters, and accounts with Neilson \u0026amp; Neale.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e80 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: state of exchange, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBanking business\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Accounts\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Alleged default in bank, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCost of kitchen, stable, dailty building and garden $ 428.18\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRenewing Charter of Farmer's Bank which will expire 1827; urges renewal and to confer with stockholders as to their opinion.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeneral conditions of banking.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLegislature wishes detailed statement of expenses of Branches of this bank; asks Mother Bank (Norfolk) to send earliest mail; also list of salaries.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e80 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 letters\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Branches of Farmer's Bank\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElection of Lee as cashier\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Cashier\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDetailed letter describing Christmas as \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eTower Hill\u003c/emph\u003e: Weather very bad, hunting, ice house full of ice, new school at Coman's [?] Well, Sussex; wants daugher, Mary Frances put there. Death of Capt. John R. Mason. Edwin Gray sold off all his estate yesterday. Thomas Gray to manage the Ruffin plantation. Imagine Thomas will buy Edwins land; there will be Grays all around us. Just heard that Captain Wm. Briggs bought Edwin's place, $ 1800.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepairing the man building and slating kitchen\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePaint, lead, etc. $ 84.36\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribing post Civil War life conditions: Reconstruction, \"thievery\" of African-Americans; Fanny (his wife) is teaching 10 pupils; Mary is chief assistant in a large female school here; Aleck has been here. Orange and Alexander R.R. has joined up to the Manasses R.R.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Blow, Micajah Felts, Adminsitrators; Inventory of App.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e$ 6235.20; Divison of Estate to 3 grandchildren: Mary E. Turner, Martha Jordan and Georgia Ann Hines.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLeaves Mary E. Hines his plantation on East side of Austin's branch; leaves Martha Hines his plantation on Wesst side of Austin's branch; [Mary Elizabeth Hines husband was George Hines] George Blow and James Rochelle, executors, Rochelle did not act.; John D. Turner who married Mary, act.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Blow administrator\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDozens of petty accounts between Richard Blow and merchants, trades, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eField book of line between George Blow, Jr., John Clanton Saldsberry and Nancy Clanton and adjoining [unclear?]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBarham's Tract…183+ acres sold at $ 5 per acre. Plat of Barham Wren's land and north side of Racoon Swamp by Wm. Darbie of which this is an exact copy - total acres 345.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNumber of packages consigend to [names from Williamsburg, Petersburg, Yorktown, Burwell's Ferry, Hanover]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOriginal field notes of a Road from Bla[?]'s Mill to Sussex Coutr House chained by Joseph Clanton\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e£ 1409.9.10 1/2 : long listing\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Suit Blow \u0026amp; Oldham trading as merchants at South Quay, Nansemond County. Each to put up £ 400 V.Cur. and going under firm name of Baker, Oldham \u0026amp; Blow and to continue throgh the War. In 3 months Oldham died. Firm continued as Baker \u0026amp; Blow. Store began at Pitch Landing, North Carolina. Other stores were established at Petersburg under firm name of Blow \u0026amp; Barksdale in 1782.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnswer of Blow refers to the year 1793\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTobacco imanifests for various ships; invoices of tobacco to Wm. Blow at Dunkirk; Invoices to Petersburg Store.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[torn at date] Re: Blow \u0026amp; Barksdale accounts and ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eFlying Jennie \u003c/emph\u003e's Cargo\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShips \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003ePortsmouth,\u003c/emph\u003e \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eGrand Duke\u003c/emph\u003e, [unclear?], \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMt. Vernon\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[7 items]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Settlement of father's estate\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA personal letter about her son, John, who was employed by Freeland \u0026amp; Gillis in Petersburg. Sent down to Williamsburg on business stayed at the Eagle Tavern. [Mrs. Taylor was a sister of Robert H. Walker]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Goods shipped to him from Lamb \u0026amp; Younger, London. Requests Blow to attend the Customs and have goods sent up to him as soon as he can. Goods came in the \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eAmerica.\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Blow's subscription to the \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eVirginia Gazette\u003c/emph\u003e for 1800 and 1801\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas sent down 4 hhds. tobacco to Blow.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: wine for his father. Asks it to be sent to Alexandria c/o Jenny \u0026amp; Graham or some person who does business for his father.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlso, letter of March 1 1803 from Cropper, P[unclear?] \u0026amp; Co., Liverpool\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShip \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eThomas Wilso\u003c/emph\u003en, freight bill: 1 case containing a Piano Forte \"for Hon. Samuel Tyler, Judge of Court of Chancery in Williamsburg\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: A Disagreement between Arthur Hope and Blow. Hope had deposited funds with Blow for purpose of Blow investing for him in Bank Stock. Wirt advises Blow to agree to a committee of 3 men to settle rather than go into court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges tobacco sent over by Mrs. Lucy Paradise per \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eThe Sheffield\u003c/emph\u003e. According to Mrs. Paradise's desire we are sending 2 [ch___s?] marked \"LLP1.2\" Bills of Lading sent to Blow at her request. \"She is miserably in debt\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas established a printing office in Norfolk with Daniel Baxter. Solicits Blow's goodwill and business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: tobacco she had shipped to Reynolds in Liverpool (see letter of July 12, 1806).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes to employ a tutor to live in his house. Enclose advertisement for same to be put in \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eThe Herald\u003c/emph\u003e. Wishes a mentor in Latin, French but must have one good on Arithmetic and English. Say £ 50 or £ 60 for English teacher and £ 70 or so for language teacher.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis opinion of western lands, 1st rate land sells at $ 20 to $ 30 and 2nd rate at $ 10. Does not wish to settle out here.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegulations as to conduct: Divine Services, Reveille, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill not come to Norfolk until yellow fever is over or is prudent to come. Keep him informed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBills rendered for postage\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for books (listed) $28\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for books (listed)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppeals to Blow to assist him. He is a British subject and \"confined in jail and then to be sold as a slave for the benefit of the state of Virginia.\" Gives his life history and tells how he a came to America at 3 years old.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInscription to be put on gravestone of Marie Semple, daughter of James Semple and Joanna his wife, daughter of Doctor William McKenzie, dec'd. Born August 16, 1809 and died November 12th 1810. Note from Semple to Blow with directions for sending stone to Cobham or to the Bay warehouse in Surry or upper end Isle of Wight County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJanuary 16, 1801, Lee Hall, Portsmouth, to Richard Blow, Norfolk. Asks for Blow's assistance so he can obtain a job as a clerk in the Navy Yard at Gosport. January 26, 1801, Congressman Sam W. Dana, Washington DC, to Lee Hall. 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the Blow family. Chiefly business papers, 1772-1820, of Richard Blow of Portsmouth and \"Tower Hill,\" Sussex County, Va. and his son George Blow, Sr. and George Blow, Jr. of 'Tower Hill' and Williamsburg, Va. Richard Blow was a partner in stores in Virginia and North Carolina (trading as Richard Blow and Co., Briggs \u0026 Blow, Baker \u0026 Blow [South Quay, Nansemond County, Va.], Blow \u0026 Barksdale [Petersburg, Va.], and Blow and Scammel). He was also a plantation owner that operated in part by labor of enslaved persons. He shipped the goods produced by the plantation by sea, often to European markets. His correspondence and papers during this period provide a model source on plantation management, sea trade, trade during the American Revolution, and trade during the War of 1812. Includes correspondence, plantation accounts, ship accounts, and legal papers.","Subjects covered in the collection include trade, tobacco, prices, Whiskey Rebellion, thoroughbred horses, banking (Bank of the United States and Farmers Bank of Norfolk), Dismal Swamp Canal, the Embargo of 1807-1809, and the War of 1812. There are letters from merchants in Great Britain and in the West Indies.","Re: Prices for tobacco, salt, hogs, to be bought in that are area","4 invoices for miscellaneous goods","15 invoices for miscellaneous goods","Re: Goods shipped from London","8 invoices for Miscellaneous goods","Account book kept at Sussex Court and Southampton Court (56 pp.); Cash memo book of Richard Blow (Tobacco accounts, collections, etc.)","7 invoices","Invoice","4 items","3 invoices","2 items","Letter relates to selling salt, tobacco and escaping enemy ships, etc. [Hines was the nephew of Richard Blow and in business with him. See South Quay Store references in Blow Family Papers Index]","Property adjacent Davis, [Welch ?], Cary \u0026 Edards \u0026 [Tynes?]","Property near Cedar Island on Lawn's Creek to Brantley's Landing to Welshe's spring branch","Bought of various people tobacco, cloth, china, etc.","Re: Invoices of goods sent from Glasgow","Re: 6 items","(postage)","Letter and petty account","Re: tobacco","3 items","Deed from from Williamson to Land, and deed from Land to Land","Re: Purchasing vessels at Charlestown, will bring back salt","Re: Shipment of iron","Invoice","As well as other accounts with Blow. Ships mentioned are Ranger, Grapevine, Race Horse","Re: Business dealings","Boston sales after she was wrecked[?]","Anthony Diggs, builder, £ 90.656.19.3","13 pp.","1782-1789 (16 pp)","14 silver buttons at £ 4.5.1. [Waddell was the son of Wm. Waddell of Williamsburg, a jeweller and son-in-law of James Geddy II]","Counting room, lumber house, painting, etc.","Complaints of quality of tobacco shipped to him from South Quay, Pitch Landing and Petersburg, gives problems of trading and selling to Dutch, Danish and English - gives prices current of rum, sugar, coffee, humth, hoops, salt tow, etc. Letter gives details of economy in West Indies.","Says Blow's ships Nonpareil and Jenny left for Port-au-Prince had brush with Angulla[?] privateers; Vessel Defiance, will sail shortly ; Discusses conditions for sale of Virginia Tobacco (Pitch Landing is worst in quality yet sent). Difficulties with Danish Law; difficulty in shipping and risk from English Privateers - sends what goods Baker \u0026 Blow ordered as soon as possible. (8pp)","Tobacco acccounts.","October 3rd, 7th,","re: his ships loading, etc.","Re: payment for weapons sold","Notes arrival of B \u0026 B's schooners, Polly, Conner and Flying Jenny; gives prices current there","Remarks about Tarleton[?] at York, Gloucester, etc","South Quay goods shipped on board of schooner Venus for South Quay","8 pp.","\"I can inform you of the surrender of the British Army the night before last\"","News of surrender","shingles and guns","2 letters","Murdock's part ownership in schooner John and goods therein. Directs when sold to give his part to Samuel Beale, Williamsburg on account. Discusses falling prices if Cornwallis should surrender and a general peace ensue","Refers to sailing of Polly and Flying Jenny","Price of tobacco is rising; every kind of good is falling. Refers to sending the sloop to St. Thomas with shingles and staves. Ship Count de Grass expected Wednesday. Will meet her at Ocracock [Ocracoke] on 20th with 100lb cannon powder and all the men. Muskets and powder to be sent from Newbern.","List of merchandise. 12 pp.","2 letters","Refers to surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown","Letter re: his share of a schooner for sale; tobacco on hand to his account, etc","Invoice of goods shipped","Ships Experiment and Adelphi here with tobacco, staves and flour","Invoice and to whom sold","French are now in possession of whole island except Br[?]nton Hill. Capt Stogdale has taken 3 prizes before his arrival at St. Croix and several leaving St. Kitts and sent them to St. Eustatius. Refers to state of the Jenny","Refers to Brig Betty","Refers to Charming Polly","Island of St. Christopher surrendered to France - refers to lumber sales","Request for molasses","Business affairs to be settled","2 letters","Business between the two, conditions for shipping, new markets for goods, etc. (13 letters)","Re: disposal of the store business. Dick Baker, John Redwood interested, and \"major part of the business will be carried on at South Quay being the seaport place\" Baker's proposition as to carrying on business with Blow in the future. (6pp)","10 letters","3 items","4 items","7 items","5 items","Expenses of sloop Industry to Philadelphia","Re: shipping of goods to Blow. Proposes going into business with Blow at Richmond. \"The Revd. Wm. Andrews is now at Chelsea in this neighborhood and without any employment or assistance except £ 80 per annum which is allowed by government as temporary…\" (7pp)","Brig Pricilla disbursements in Cadiz; November 5th: cabin furniture, cabin stores, ship stores…\"; Invoice of Schooner Venus in account, Richard Blow, Merchant, Norfolk (4 items); Portsmouth store account; Petersburg store: invoice of tobacco shipped on Venus; South Quay Store: invoice in account with Blow \u0026 Barksdale; Portsmouth store account to Blow \u0026 Barksdale","Re: voyage to Fredericksburg; repairs; voyage to Cape Charles and back","Charged to Richard Blow","Brig Pricilla: wages, contract to Cadiz; Schooner Nonpareil accounts due to Rey \u0026 Brandenbourg, Cadiz; 4 items","voyage to London; 28 items","Outfitted and cargo","Sales wages, shingles, bamboo, lumbwer, etc. Cargo, invoice to Richard Blow and others; 2 items","Invoices, sales, etc. 24 items","Sales, wages, etc","Accounts of various ships [?] to Richard Blow; Accounts of Richard Blow [?] to others: to Hathorn \u0026 Miller for painting inside of store, glazing, a corner cupboard, table; Portsmouth Store; tavern account of George Briggs [?] to Ann[?] Livingston (dinner, club, wines, and board - £ 3.11.5; 20 items","Sales at auction of the Schooner Brilliant's Cargo, New York; Tobacco shipped on Brig Nelly by Blow \u0026 Barksdale—invoice; Invoice of Richard Blow \u0026 Co. with Oxley \u0026 Hancock on ships Jolly Tar, Marlborough Dancer, Wm. Randall.","Division account of owners of schooner Nonpareil, her cargo in account with Baker \u0026 Blow.","Owners of schooner Brilliant to Blow \u0026 Barksdale, Petersburg; Account of sale of cargo of Schooner Richard in account with Baker \u0026 Blow at South Quay.","John Key 1/3 of profits made, Baker and Blow 2/3 of profits","In the amount of £ 7681.18.3; schooner Virginia, schooner St. Thomas; Debts due to following persons….; South Quay Store £ 2240.10.2½","Capt. James Caton, Norfolk: saddlery, shoes, linens, twine, glass, etc…£ 586.3.6½","Letter re: delivery of shingles","Re: change of occupation","Re: sale of cargo of Jolly Tar and sailing hack","Re: sailing of Jolly Tar out of London","Shipping good to firm","Same as above.","Asks about ships Jolly Tar, Tartar and sloop Old from Philadelphia with much needed goods","Sending flour down","Shipping goods to him in the William. Asked for tobacco","re: ships to England","re: goods bought and desired","re: exchange of flour and tobacco for salt and blankets, etc.","re: ordering a few items","Re: goods disbursed from ships to store in Petersburg and Tower Hill; dissatisfied over trade conditions","same as above","Has engaged James Marsh as an assistant for you; salary to be £ 50 per year from time he arrives in Virginia","Letter sent by ship William, 7pp.","Asks for [mourning?] goods to be sent to him","Ship Marlborough is coming up the river to Four Mile Creek; general trade conditions","\"Ship Marlborough has at last got up to 4 Mile Creek an is not discharging her load\"","Re: poor credit of English \u0026 French merchants; refers his uncle Scott going blind; general business affairs","Re: goods to be delivered to Blow \u0026 Barksdale, merchants, Petersburg","His sons, George and Sammy, are in service to Richard Blow in his business. Asks that Blow continue them. He is infirm and keeps his store only to give his sons Charles some insight in business","Jolly Tar is here with your tobacco; will sail back in 3 weeks with your goods; the William left on January 3rd. Has established correspondence and credit on best footing with Birmingham and Manchester (England), Sheffield, Halifax and Leeds houses. Discusses Blow's ability with shipping business. Crew does no think Blow has experience for this in times of peace. Says only 2 trips a year can be made to England and to West Indies. Advises Blow against using [unclear?] ships in this voyage.","Re: Cargo of Jolly Tar","Asks for linens; suggests Blow have a craft or two built to go up and down river","Re: Jolly Tar about to sail, not German goods to be had, no pewter or nails","Ironmongery hard to get; Ship Charlotte Daniel chartered with load for James River. Mentions Mr. Allen of Surry, Mr. Charles Carter of Charles City; discusses prices of American goods and demands abroad. Asks Blow to send tobacco back in the Charlotte.","Re: escaped enslaved person (\"runaway slave\")","Ship to go to City Point, Virginia and load with tobacco and proceed to London.","29 items","Re: Lots in Petersburg and buildings thereon too near Blow's storehouse","£ 63","Goods sent out, etc. Commission merchants problems re payment of tobacco brought over","Ship Marlborough sent to Virginia for tobacco. Probably to West Point; York River tobacco brings better prices than James River; \"my commission for selling a hhd of tobacco shall be 21 shillings; brokerage is 5 shilling\"","£ 350 due","Good shipped out","Announcing firm","Wishes bar iron","Refers to death of George Briggs","Refers to the Charlotte store","Wants canvas and anchor","Articles bound from Norfolk to London, agreement, names of Crew, wages, etc.","Does not want any part of ship Jolly Tar at sea","Itemized","16 pieces","For shingles, etc., shipped by boats to Portsmouth or Norfolk","Pepper, coffee, mill;","Linseed oil, etc.","New sloop of £ 850","General merchandise","Oils, locks, paints","Shot, lead, nails, window glass, glass, hats, axes, linens, copper, hardware, guns: £ 986.60 pounds","Shoes and hats","Ginger","Ginger","Sail duck","Woolens","Spoons, combs","Provisions for sloop dispatch","Invoice, to D[arton?], Petersburg","Goods at £ 256.0.11","£ 3074.10.8","Several invoices","£ 197.15.1 ¼","£ 60.16.7","2 accounts","In ship Thompson, hardware; £ 106.7.8","Oils and lampblack","For store and wharf repairs","£ 1171.15.9½","Richard Blow, Thomas Ogburn, Owners \u0026 Thomas [Angnus?], Master of Schooner Venus: Contract to West Indies; also ship's personnel with wages","3 carts of snakeroot per the Jolly Tar, London","For goods bought at Port Au Prince, Jamaica.","Re: shipping Blow's fall goods and pick up blows tobacco for foreign ports","25 items","23 items","25 items","25 items","Re: accounts","Has hired Benjamin Wythe to live with him at £ 20 instead of Fort at £ 60. Key was the operator of Tower Hill store and plantation.","Re: damage and vandalism to ship Malborough","Re: John [Cohn?] to be apprenticed to Richard Blow for 6 years","Will not keep on Benjamin Wythe (see January 4th above)","Re: bill of laden for ships Marian, Norfolk from Harvre de Grace","Re: store there","Re: they will have new neighbors soon at Sandy Hill: J. Stewart \u0026 Company. (Key operated Tower Hill Store for Richard Blow)","Re: ships for sale","Re: goods for Col. Allen and for Charles Carter","Re: blooded mares owned by Allen Cooke's estate","Re: management of store","re: mercantile business there","Re: sending Marlborough to Glasgow","Re: shipment of stones to Richard Blow","Re: ships Marlborough and Portsmouth and possible cargoes, [unclear] Jasmine","\"…the men who can fight best, lye [sic!] most and swear cleverly are most in repute\" here.","\"back country stores have taken a great deal of the trade from this place…\"","re: ships for cargo in James, York and Rappahannock Rivers - [unclear] and get Malborough full as soon as possible, refers to Blow's trip to England soon","Re: leaving lot by Barton for a lumber house near store","Re: Blow's paying his account with him","Re: death","Re: buying lot from Blow for new store","Re: arrival of ships. Bland, apparently, was manager of Blow's business in his absence","Re: corn delivered","Re: hard money, much of ship George off Smith's Island - losses…","Re: building store; arrival of foreign ships…","Re: debts due Co.","Re: debts of Blow to Company","Re: getting watch springs from London; (Geddy lived in Williamsburg near Palace; see James Geddey House History C.W.; he moved to Petersburg when Capitol left Williamsburg)","Re: sending some paper of Baker to Blow before he sets out for London. May send them to Blow in London, asks about what Blow has decided re land and who is to settle it for him; will give Blow's agent the refusal as he promised; (Zach Rowland owned a lot in Williamsburg on Waller Street (from 1782-1786); see C.W. for location of his lot—[M.A.S])","Re: Blow's trip to Europe soon, wishes some memo or form of a co-partnership, between them before Blow goes","Meal sent down","Torn","Re: Blow's debts to him","Re: Sending tobacco by Marlborough to London next week, sends lists so collections can be made there","Re: Blow's letter dated on board ship Portsmouth in Hampton Roads was received; refers to copartnership in letter of 4th (above). Approves of getting another partner from Britain to go into their firm (Barksdale \u0026 Blow). Suggests as Blow is there and will visit all trading posts in Britain, he can choose one better and will visit \"all the back stores\" before his return to Petersburg. McNeil has Married Youille's daughte - after a feud Youville has disowned them. Barksdale will have to settle McNeil elsewhere in back country and will settle [unclear?] in back country and will need spring goods for these small stores; asks Blow to send goods back to him in the Marlborough.","Re: send cellar window frames to him via Pierce's Sloop","Re: \"trade very dull, collections same, money tight\"","Re: no chances of collecting money at this time, money tight","Re: Blow's finances here while he is abroad no chance of collections until fall; workmen must be paid at all events. Ask Mr. Key or Mr. Barksdale for help if you need funds badly (Hines was Blow's nephew and manager of some of his property).","Re: can furnish stores, planks, etc.","Re: Blow and Baker \u0026 Blow's overdue account with Hazlehurst, Philadelphia","Re: Just back from 6 weeks up the country, per ship Virginia. Been the round of all the stores in the Country that we have an interest in. Collections very small. Insects among tobacco has been very fatal. Business very dull. If ship Portsmouth should arrive early, I can do well this fall in trade; may be able to get Northern goods this fall; Insists upon Blow getting them a partner for Britain, perhaps in Glasgow.","Re: Refers to lots of goods sent to Blow in Virginia in the George. No sale as yet for Blow's tobacco arrived in [unclear?] due to uncertainty as to duty.","Re: demands very pressing at Portsmouth and here; out of his power to give any financial assistance.","Re: sending meal down","Re: sending framing down; get bricks for him","Re: Citron bought, etc","[torn]","Sent Blow naval stores for sale","Alex Donald, Richmond, wishes 1,081,000 barrel stones; (Donald is a partner of Donald \u0026 Burton, London)","Sends goods to Robert Rines \u0026 Co., John Hoomer \u0026 Co. and Robert Craige; asks Blow to clear these at customs and to these people for them","Sends him 2 , [unclear?] of brandy","Invoices of goods shipped in Harrison and Richmond also in your ship Portsmouth re: sales of tobacco there","Drafts on Donald \u0026 Burton, London","\"Give Capt. Diamond a compass…\"","On pleasure trip; business in Virginia very dull. \"I find a good many houses failing in this place as well as in Philadelphia. Northern cities laden with India goods;\" urges Blow to have a separate account for the Portsmouth and Petersburg stores as I have no interest in the Portsmouth store.","[torn]","Re: business conditions there and his interests in Virginia","Re: his goods from abroad have arrived. Can furnish Bland some for Blow's store in Portsmouth if needed","Has received goods by the Richmond, Jasmond, Battleton, and Harrison; Re: their credit with Donald \u0026 Burton, collection of debts owving in Virginia, etc. Thinks Blow was right not to send off goods to his Tower Hill and Portsmouth stores this fall. Reports total loss of the Jasmond off Hatteras, passengers saved, all goods lost, great damage by this storm at Norfolk and Portsmouth as tides were 10 feet higher than ever known before. John Key, the operator of the Tower Hill Store, has come for a few goods for that store.","Re: Blow just returned from four months abroad. Discusses ships and cargo","Re: Mr. Jerdon's horses and groom[?] to be sent to him at Louisa if not, to A. Donald. Directions for putting off goods at Brandon; and to York County customers.","Re: confusion of orders for goods from Barksdale \u0026 Blow; and quality of tobacco shipped to him, prices etc;","Goods not coming to him on schedule. Wishes 500 bushels salt and some rum and sugar. Have no money to purchase tobacco. Dull sales at this place, low prices of tobacco and high prices of goods, keeps off buyers at store .","Order for goods to be sent by Blow to Wilmington by Sloop Speedwell. Thinks there is an excellent opening for a business there. Virginia is overstocked with Country Stores or rather shops. Could accept H.C. produce in payments. Send the goods to Henry Urquahart or Carmical \u0026 Bogle as soon as possible.","Re: goods received","\"Nothing going here in retail line but a demand to country merchants in the wholesale way...\"","Letter of credit for David and Herbert Hines, his brothers. [David Hines married Elizabeth Francis, daughter of Thomas Francis, February 3rd, 1781]","Re: need for molasses and rum, sugar or coffee for his business","Goods by the Speedwell to hand (£ 381.15.10); goods sent him (saddler, corderoys, [unclear?], men's shoes) \"not suitable for my trade here.\" I wish rum, sugar; will try to pay in North Carolina produce but that is as low in your state.","Detailed letter re economic conditions in England and the reaction to follow if Virginia General Assembly lays heavy duties on British shipping and on B[low's] goods imported in them; if this happens, a fatal blow will be given to the credit of Virginia in this country…","Re: Accounts for collection","Out of certain goods, will loose customers if Blow does not send some up.","returns invoices for damaged goods","Re: discusses effect to follow if paper currency is issued to you. It will raise your exchange very much. It is prudent for you to collect your debts before their value is reduced thereby…warns against giving too much credit…","Re: needs cloth for clothes for enslaved persons","Re: difficulty of getting spring goods from abroad","[need to check folder break-down for accuracy]","For goods [unclear?] and to be sent to Richard Blow per ship Portsmouth. Blow had sent stoves over to be sold (8 items)","Received credit for shingles, scantling, garden nails and lumber","14 petty accounts of Richard Blow with craftsmen; Accounts of Donald \u0026 Burton, London for goods; List for Richard Blow, Virginia (6 items)","Lists: \"1 fine Carnelian seal with Coat of Arms crest. Neatly set in gold [unclear?] pattern £ 5.5 \"N.B. the seal, pin and ring were delivered to Mr. Blow\"","Fifteen accounts of Richard Blow for various needs at home and abroad; Tavern account with Mr. A. Livingston; Repairs to ship Portsmouth","Shipped by Blow \u0026 Barksdale on Jesmond for their account with Robt. Crew, Merchant, London, £ 1034.13.5","30 heads[?] of Tobacco; £ 600.17.11;","8 invoices","10 invoices for jewelry;","32 petty accounts","6 receipts Richard Blow","30 receipts","10 items","9 items","...for goods furnished to Captains of ships and other individuals; 24 items","21 items","20 items","20 items","20 items","20 items","20 items","12 items","\"A Pair of Silver [unclear?] Pistols, Brass Barrels and [unclear?] locks: (£ 8.18.6)\"","dress materials","30 pieces, receipts","30 pieces, receipts","Invoice; wide selection of goods","Wide selection of goods","The Jesmond is now loaded and will sail, Captain Smith is in charge","30 prices","30 prices","20 prices","20 prices","Bills for plank and lumber of all kinds, R. Blow; 12 prices","18 prices (August 1st??)","Re: loading of tobacco in ship Portsmouth at Cabin Point or Petersburg. Times hard; cannot remit now","A continuation of letter of January 1st (above)","Refers to new tax imposed by General Assembly of January 1st on tobacco. Money very hard, being [unclear?] often. Sends invoices for tobacco shipped out","Ship Portsmouth leaving for Portsmouth…","Re: glad to know ship Portsmouth is out of Cape's","Sending tobacco down in the Molly or the Termagant","In distress for cash to get French ships out—has drawn on Blow for £ 50. Gordon \u0026 Kean will send her (ship) out to sea for Grubb if I can furnish funds.","Discusses his personal business affairs—Roberts almost paid now. James River tobacco now in demand here. Refers to George Briggs, nephew of Blow, owing him; also George Nicholson and Richmond Rope Walk","Re: carpenters working on the wharf, etc.","Re: corn sent to Blow from the Plantation","Re: Blows ship in port and difficulties re manifest. Refers to Blow's marriage and send congratulations to him","Re: general news","Refers to Blow's \"happy day\" (wedding day / Richard Blow's Marriage); Tobacco prices looking up. Trade duller than when you were here.","The Grand Duke has brought in £ 2200. Refers to the Portsmouth, the Harrison, safe at Cadiz","Sends manifests of ship's Portsmouth cargo. She [ship]will be in England before the Harrison or the Grand Duke. Needs salt and stoneware","Gives ship's Portsmouth cargo and his needs.","…when he left South Quay he settled with Baker \u0026 Blow. Invoice of Tobacco received.","Buying lighter of Blow","Sends goods out by Grande Duke to Portsmouth and Petersburg stores. Business dealing with the two stores sends tobacco and staves back in Grand Duke.","Invoice of goods for (Richard Blow)","Invoice, harness and saddler","Tobacco shipped in the Hagard to Blow; concerned over how to pay creditors: \"very stagnant times\"","Wishes Blow to go up to the Charlotte store only 85 miles from Petersburg and see Mr. Youville","[Bot.?] of Bax \u0026 Ellill for \"Blow\"","[Bot.?] of Trinbug \u0026 Bell for Blow.","[Bot.?] of Bird, Dolby \u0026 Co. for Blow","Introducing Mr. Galloway from Jamaica who would like to be their agent there","For £ 1233.19.14","[Bot.?] of Bird, Dolby \u0026 Co. for Blow","Mr. Tyson wishes circa 200 hhds tobacco from lower James River. Recommends shipping tobacco to France","Would like business dealings with Blow; encloses list of goods available for exportation and prices","Begging for goods to be sent to him in ship Portsmouth soon","Sends invoice of goods needed","Unable to send the candlesticks you wanted for the Mason's Lodge. Pattern desired not available, very expensive to be made by silversmith; awaits Blow's decision","Re: tobacco shipments","Bond of 1784 January 1st","Re: shipping of goods to him and tobacco loaded in Portsmouth","Re: his debt to Blow","Re: sends tobacco in ship Portsmouth","Re: goods sent to Blow's store in ship Portsmouth. Barksdale not liable for that store. Settled with Blow before he went to England (in 1785) \"I have no more interest in the Portsmouth Store or the ship Portsmouth than a man unborn nor never had from the beginning of our co-partnership\"","7 invoices for goods for Blow in England","3 items","Various assortments, 10 items","By: Rich Barton, Henry Dickson, Donald \u0026 Burton; Taxes, Sussex County or Richard Blow: 1196 acres land, 203 acres land, 210 acres land, 28 polls, 13 levis, 10 horses, 50 cattle","from Donald \u0026 Burton, John Begg, James Williamson, Portsmouth Store, J. Barrister (10 items)","With carpenters, tailors, butcher, cabinet maker (10 items)","15 items","30 items","30 items","To M. Finkle, Jno. Thomson, [D____unclear?], Eph. Elder, Alex. Smith, E. Youngman, H. Brown, G. Nickols","various goods","Material for dresses","\"London, 3 Voyages;\" \"Virginia, 3 voyages\"","Re: bread, rum, etc","For repairs to ships of Portsmouth","For ship Industry, for store and for wharf; and for ship Dispatch (repairs)","Invoice for misc. goods.","For craftsmen. 23 items","For craftsmen. 30 items","Carpenter and builders account","For Petersburg store, South Quay store, etc.","Goods of Blow","2 items","14 pp.","5 pp.","5 pp.","13 pp.","3 pp.","6 pp.","Ships furnished, Ports listed, foreign merchants traded with, invoices (local and foreign); 200 items","Messrs. Brothers De Bacque, Dunkirk (France)","29 business letters concerning the sale of tobacco and loading on ship Portsmouth and others for foreign ports. Also their business agreements. The dates of the letters are as follows: January 12 11, 15, 26, February 2, 1, 8, March 12 26, April 4, 20, 12 30, May 16, 26, 31, 20, June 6, July 16, 13 August 10, 17, 19, 14 12 29, September 2, December 1, 13","Reports dissolution of the Partnership of Thomas Bland \u0026Co., will continue the business under the firm name of William Edwards \u0026 Co. and settle former co-partnership","To: Wm Pritchard, Wm Corrupter, Gabriel and [Rhilgo?], James Brown, John Cranbury, John Bingham, M. Donald, John Whitley","Re: renting house (Waddell was a silversmith, formerly of Williamsburg)","Re: to James Giddy Jr., Silversmith in Petersburg, formerly of Williamsburg","Re: renting store","70 pieces","Re: about to settle in Amherst Country","Re: cargoes for Portsmouth and Grande Duke and payments","Sales of cargo of Haney reported to your credit. Sends hogshead of London wine via ship. Ship Active soliciting trade","Indian corn cargo sent by Blow to them; Enclosed invoice of prices or articles imported to this island: wheat, grain and flour always command good prices and good profit","Tobacco is a very dull sale at present. Wheat high all over Europe, Turpentine is much demand","Cargo for North Carolina, salt, rum, ship bread and 400 empty hands.","Fort was manager or operator of the Tower Hill Store for Blow, George Andrews is overseer for 1788 for £ 20","Shipments to Donald \u0026 Burton via Bowman; other shipments discussed","(fragment)","2 to 15 ships en route to Portsmouth are frozen up in Appomattox River near the bar; ice is 5 inches thick","Most woolens entirely too high for this market","Re: clothing for Col. Lewis Burwell's enslaved persons is held up for duties at Portsmouth","Re: Suits in General Court","Re: Suits in court there. Blow's debts due; payments","Asking that Blow send 2 packages that came for him from abroad. One may be a spinet.","This detailed letter about the economy discusses prices for canvas, salt, tar; compares French and English prices for same. French minister has written to Jefferson with regard to trade to tobacco. France may become a very important depot for tobacco and particularly this port as it is near to the Dutch and German Ports.","Re: sendingBoxes of James Geddy's by first vessel","Re: James Geddy's invoice of sundry goods in 3 packages misplaed; never arrived here; find they are in Norfolk at Capt. Maxwell's. Please send.","Re: suits in General Court","(care of Joshua Fort, Tower Hill) Re: [unclear?] a lot of his","Re: suits in General Court","Re: bill owed by Blow","Mr. Geddy's 3 packages of goods have arrived at last, send duties due from him","re: coming for final settlement of accounts of Baker and Blow","Re: Blow's lots in Petersburg. Legality of ownership must be cleared up. Will check deeds in Prince George County. Gill will sue you if not cleared up soon.","Re: debts","Re: shipments of tobacco","Tobacco very promising this year, prospects for 1/3 more crop. Wants horseman's trumpet for our Cavalry","General prices and tobacco sales outlook","Sending tobacco down, also bacon, hams for Mr. Gregory in Dunkirk. M. Oldner will look after them.","Re: tobacco shipments","[unclear?] of Lathian, Sharp, Wardrop \u0026 Co., Weavers","[unclear?] of Hunt \u0026 Clay, Ribbon Weaver","Re: tobacco shipments","[unclear?] of Henry \u0026 Richard Joseph, Pewterers","[unclear?] of Lancaster, Bax and Ellill and shipment in Bowman for Virginia, bird shot, seeds","[unclear?] of James Davidson, Net, Rope, Twine, Line maker","[unclear?] of Wm \u0026 Rdn Borradaile \u0026 Co.; Hats and felts","[unclear?] of Edward Collinson, Tin Plate, [Warker?]","[unclear?] of [North?] Johnson \u0026 [Frith?], turners and brush makers","Re: prices of naval stores, lumber and staves. Asks for settlement of their business for past year soon","Glad Portsmouth has gone to sea, re: Blow's lands","[unclear?] of John Freeman \"cork cutter to his majesty\"","Looking for Captain Oldner. Stack of Tobacco in France kept up high by late deliveries. Farmers General will buy at liberal prices to encourage commerce between the two countries. When Portsmouth arrives, will write you further.","Sending sturgeon down, wishes nails","Re: coming to Tower Hill soon; We should come to something decisive in our business. Crop up country good.","Re: shipments of staves","Re: [lands?] of Baker \u0026 Blow in western lands.","Re: repairs to shop","Execution against blow for £ 600.5, for debts owed","Needs salt for store; re: tobacco shipments","[unclear?] Gov. of Virginia for duties past due £ 80","Shipments in Portsmouth","Ship Captain: business about sailing for Blow","Will sell 1,200 acres of land in order to pay if Blow insists","Re: debt owed to Blow","Sending down tobacco","Re: suit in Southampton Co. Court","Re: Blow's debt to firm for tobacco sent him","Re: sending load of staves down by Mr. Gray","Allowed another ship to have barrel of mead as they were out; Oldner was the Captain of Ship Portsmouth","Farm conditions bad due to inclemency of weather; John Rochelle needs salt","Lawyer for Mr. Baker and Blow, Suit vs. Holland to come up at next court","Has sold Robert Rives remaining stock of goods belonging to Webb, Barksdale \u0026 Co. Accounts enclosed to amount of £ 916.8.4 sterling to go on proper account to Blow \u0026 Barksdale. It is now time to rent out the Courthouse store if no renter applies, we shall have to pay dead rent","Ship Louisa is in from Isle of May with salt. Says prices of barrel staves is too high","Is willing to be Captain of ship to ply between Holland to Portsmouth","Asks that goods come up in ship Bell Cap Bay, lying now at New Point News or in Nansemond River. May send \"my ship Constitution\"","Member of House of Delegates from Sussex County. General Discussion of affairs","Re: Law cases","Sale of schooner and cargo in Rotterdam; Ship Kepple to be sold in West Indies. Mr. Rosser to Fredericksburg with load of salt and dry goods. Ship Meremaid from Glasgow arrived today. Mr. Lightfoot's sloop from Antigua here [Mrs. Blow and little George were staying in Petersburg with Mr. Blow]","Re: changing from employ to Rotterdan [unclear?] to Captain of Portsmouth owned by Blow","Ships Portsmouth and other ships: staves business and red oak hogsheads for sale. Queen of France from London and Captain Blaney from St. Martins here with salt.","News of General Assembly in session. Briggs was representative from Sussex County. John Pride was speaker of Senate, defeated Charles Carter. Briggs thinks Pride better for office as he is \"more of a republican;\" [theater] plays to start here soon, place very gay.","Re: case Baker and Blow versus Applewhaite","Re: package lost","Re: suits and loss of legal papers","13 items","Suits in court","140 items","19 items pertaining to sloop","100 items","50 items","See alsoBox 11A: Financial Records, 1787-1789.","Have sent Blow 12 hogsheads tobacco and 10 [unclear?] pork; no peas to be had.","Sending load of tar","Re: sending navel stores for A. Donald","Re: Wishes to rent Blow's house in Petersburg for Mr. Rose; let him hear your wishes.","Sending load of tar","Re: Blow's judgment against him","Re: suits in Brunswick County Court vs. Blow \u0026 Baker","Prices of staves, shingles, scantling, sugar, molasses, coffee, tobacco, fish","Tar sent to A. Donald, sending 4 [bbls?] of turpentine to you","Re: selling enslaved person; Col. Baker's estate","Ship Powhatan thought lost","Burgess had a school in Southampton. Reference to payments to Blow","Has received Indian corn shipment for the account of James Brown of Richmond, Virginia. American grain is much in favor here, tho' [am?] crops of wheat, rye and barley are good","Sends flour and corn down for foreign trade","Re: Baker estate and suits in Brunswick County Court","Discusses financial conditions, tariff changes and effects on American goods","Sends manifests for 55 hogeheads by Portsmouth;Also, others. Brother (James) is at Bermuda Hundred on business","Re: suits in Brunswick County Court, of Blows","Sends bar iron for sale","Wishes quantity of peas to fill ship to be sent to Madeira before Christmas","Sent 2,800 bushels of wheat in ship Nancy for Philadelphia. Will Blow get bills of lading for it for Manson?","Cannot pay his account to Blow","Sending down 100 [unclear?] of flour and a parcel of back eyes peas (12 to 1,500 bushels) for Madeira","Lists tobacco sent down for Blow, needs Liverpool salt","Repairs, wages, food, ports, etc.","Repairs, bread, rum, cordage, naval stores and general petty accounts for misc. articles","Bills of laden and accounts of sloops Portsmouth, Elizabeth, Betsey, Acorn and others; and petty accounts for ships","12 items","circa 100 items","circa 71 items","Answer of Richard Blow, partner of Baker \u0026 Blow and of Richard Blow \u0026 Company to bill of complaint against them in court of Brunswick County","Answer of Richard Blow partner of Baker and Blow and of Richard Blow and Company to bill of complaint against them in court of Brunswick County","26 items","3 items","20 items","20 items","20 items","20 items","20 items","20 items","20 items","10 items","20 items","To ship on board the Portsmouth for Havre De Grass: Smithfield, Low Point, Hoods, Davis's, B. Brooke, Byrds, Lowpoint","\"Richard Blow for the ships\" account of repairs Blacksmith account-ship Gloucester to Richard Blow","20 items","20 items","Work on ship Portsmouth","20 items","20 items","13 items and one item related to freight","1 item","14 items","23 items","4 items","Re: Tobacco saved from wreck of the schooner Nelly in November 1783. Asks for settlement, may enter suit","Has corn and cask of ginger for Mr. Blow, by ship Charlie","Re: shipping tobacco via City Point, 60 [unclear?] corn at 4-Mile-Creek, little wheat","Sending 33 hogsheads of tobacco to Blow, for shipment on Portsmouth for Donald \u0026 Burton, London","Re: rent of Blow's warehouse","Owes blow; he is out of work, can't pay now (ship captain?)","Problems regarding ship and loading","Sending down brandy, nuts, apples by cart. \"people\" (referring to enslaved persons) need shoes","Has been to France, 3 days at Dunkirk at Messrs. De Bacque. They seem agreeable to do business but due to the critical condition of affairs in France, the exchange is above par. Will go to Liverpool to look situation over. \"Expect to get the scheme completed to the fullest extent and the goods shipped…\"","Sends invoice of goods and corn delivered to Capt. Binghame","Has sent 3000 [unclear?] of turpentine for account of Mr. Donald","re: Blow \u0026 Barksdale (2)","Send him rum for corn he sent to Blow","Wishes turpentine","Sends turpentine (600??) would want $3 per (??)","Re: loading corn and sending down","Re: sending corn for shipment","Re: sale of boards, shingles, scantling to merchants here. Will have 600 bushels of salt for Captain Cox and flour and fish. Hope to sail back by August","Demand for Virginia. Coal is very slow due to quantity of British coal on market. Corn prices low, Captain Fineash has employed Willing, Morris \u0026 Co. to buy his bricks. Wheat and flour prices good.","Sends down turpentine","Sailing on Bowman on 20th; dissapointed that Blow has done nothing to fit up his store in Petersburg for the reception of goods","Sloop Peggy left Lyon's Creek with corn","Accounts for sale of cargo and prices received","Re: Capt Fineash's business affairs","Re: Blow's accounts there","Re: sending tobacco and turpentine","Re: Brunswick County Suits","30 items: The dates are as follows: January 13 February 24, March 9, 13 April 14 21, 28, May 14 7, 10, 5, 26, 21, 24, 31, June 7, 23, July 1, August 13 14 September 12 20, 25, October 2, 2, 20, 19, 22, 25","35 items: Brown's loading of tobacco and corn on the Portsmouth, Clermont, Polly, Phoenix, Harrison, Grand Duke to be delivered to Blow for foreign sale. Brown wished Blow to send him turpentine, salt, dry goods , rum, sugar, coffee, etc. Brown was a big merchant in Richmond. The dates are as follows: August 2, 2, 6, 11, 17, 16, 16, 17, 17, 18, 13 28, 30, September 1, 8, 12 12 13 17, 20, 24, 27, October 6, 4, 4, November 1, 3, 8, 10, 19, 23, December 2, 14 28, 30, 30","General condition of market, shipping, etc. The dates are as follows: March 9, 18, 24, 24, 27, 30; April 1, 9, 10, 15, 16, 21, 28, 24, 26, 28, 27, 29; May 1, 3, 19, 30, 19, 21, 22, 21, 26, 28; June 1, 2, 7, 9, 11, 25, 25, 28, 30; July 2, 5, 9, 19, 19, 22, 29, 29; December 9.","James Brown, Richmond merchant, accounts with Richard Blow; Brown's sale to various foreign merchants and delivered to ship Captains sailing, etc.; flour, corn, tobacco. 25 pieces","20 misc. petty accounts","Cargo sales, voyage #10: wages, repairs, fitting out food, etc.","38 items","41 items","77 items","3 items","75 items regarding repairs, fittings etc.","54 pieces","Expenses of Corn shipped on the Birch, Cleopatra, Mary. Naval stores statement . 20 pieces","Accounts of ships with Richard Blow; ships Bowman, Cleopatra, Portsmouth, Phoenix, Grande Duke, Endeavor. Sales of turpentine, tar, staves, rum, molasses, corn, repair work done, etc.","Has received flour and black-eyed peas from Blow; will send wines to Blow; gives current prices of wheat, corn, rice, flour, beans, beef, pork, bees wax and staves","Thanks Blow for present of 4 red birds sent to him. Three arrived safely. I gave two to female friends and one to Mr. Donald.","Low Point, Milners, Smithfield, Suffolk, G-Creek,Hampton, Petersburg, Tower Hill","Re: Blow's Tobacco sent to him","In French.","Bill for joiners work","Relating to Portsmouth, George, Industry, Nancy, Grand Duke, Bowman, Harriet, Castor, Union, Molly, Harrison","By master shipwrights, Captain John Cox, commander of Portsmouth","As result of damage received on the Bognor Rocks £ 633 [Bognor Rocks, Sussex County","58 pieces: Repairs, wages, food, etc","Over 200 items","Re: debts now due and insaluable; rent for Princeton (house near Sussex County house); about Wm. Bland's inability to pay for horse Aristotle","Thank for red birds sent to him. Sned more","Re: sending oranges and hives","\"France is at war with the Emperor of Prussia; gives effect of current prices\"","Red birds died on voyage; Captain Pollack of ship Grand Duke will bring others for me, I hope","Wishes cargo of staves—has shipped brandy to Blow. Also wishes Oak timbers and cedar boards for whale boats and harpoon. Situation of political affairs will influence the exchange. The success of our war against the Emperor and the King of Prussia has made prices fall already. Our success in several battles has recovered from the Emperor the whole Belgick [Belgique] or Flanders, besides the whole kingdom of Savoy.","In French.","Is establishing a House of Commerce in Bordeaux; asks business of Blow","3 items","Accounts, disbursements, (32 items)","Repairs, bills, after hurricane from St. Eustatias to Virginia","David and George, Grande Duke, Ballie De Sulpier; Captain Timothy Congers was captain of the Ballie de Sulpier. In his account to Richard Blow under July 9, 1792 there is this item: \"Cash paid expenses to Williamsburg to see the judge (2.14.3 ½)\" and on July 29, 1792 \"Cash at Maupin's (5.18.1) on July 11 1792 Captain [Conears?] to Gabriel Maupin..\"[unclear?] for dinner, club, wine, lodging, grog are listed by Maupin as paid on July 12th. Maupin kept an ordinary in Williamsburg; [see: House History at Research department C.W. (M.A. Stephenson, March 1968)]","40 items","21 items","21 items","12 items","55 items","50 items","21 items","12 items","55 items: Foreign agents, local suit, ship captains accounts, invoices of sloop Industry and David and George, Portsmouth, repairs to ships (nail maker, blackmaker, iron work), invoices for lumber, scantling, shingles, food furnished ships (ship bread, rum, beef, etc.)","(Captain John Cox)","Arrival of your ship Portsmouth. Wishes staves, cedar hoards, oak timbers for the whole boats and tarpons. Wishes tobacco; Brandy or gin will not be allowed to go into your country but in casks upward of 90 gallons. Which type of brandy and cognac will Blow like? Will send price current from time to time.","Over 50 items.","\"A committee of the inhabitants of Petersburg assembled on Wednesday to devise some measure to prevent the communication of the Small Pox from Richmond, and they have resolved on planning a smoke house at Pocahontas to have every person from Richmond smoked before they are admitted into town..\" Gives prices current.","Discusses war with Portugal and Spain and consequent fall in prices","Re: tobacco delivered to Port-au-Prince","Re: shipping Blow tobacco at Kemp's Warehouse on the Piankatank","List of 15 hogsheads of tobacco for sloop Experience","Ships Blow hering, shad and tar","Sends 32 hhds tobacco","Gives prices current in list for tobacco and turpentine, deerskins, tar and rice","Re: Buying ship with Blow; son going to Virginia to be in business there, gives current prices of tobacco, turpentine, etc. Tobacco sales down 1/3 in France by National Assembly orders.","States that Donald \u0026 Burton have failed. He and Mr. Lamb, book keeper for Donald \u0026 Burton, will form a joint business. Asks for Blow's business with them. Lamb \u0026 Younger are insurance workers, also.","Bills of laden (12), wages","\"…There never was such distress in this kingdom amongst the commercial people as at this time prevails…I think very few will be able to ship goods the coming fall for their correspondents. Tobacco is very low and hardly any sale. A cargo of (??) Virginia Tobacco has lately been sold at 1¾, wheat 6/6, tar 21/[unclear], turpentine 12/ct\"","Offers to collect debts for Blow","Gives London exhange and needs","Gives prices current in Cadiz and exchange in London, Amsterdam and Paris; gives money valuations also","Discusses prices and general trade conditions","Sends bill for goods desired","Virginia Coffee House","Letter and copy","50 miscellaneous bills.","89 items.","Re: Collections for Blow","Re: Price current for Antigua Rum","Re: cask of chewing tobacco sent him for sale","\"The embargo will cease after the 25th of this month. The resolution to continue it after that time was rejected by a large majority yesterday..\"","Re: Blow \u0026 Baker's judgment vs. Henry Banks","Suits of Baker \u0026 Blow, judgments, etc.","\"…M. Lee has rented your old store house to a M. Dudgin, a baker is building a very large oven in the back yard adjoining the old kitchen on the [run?]. Your carriage is now all ready, it is a nice one and I hope will please Mrs. Blow","Re: Relationship between J. Boyce and T. Thompson Jr., dissolving partnership","Orders 40 lb. of West India Cotton and some salt","Sending corn from Tower Hill, to Blow via Cabin Point and River","87 pieces.","111 pieces.","Re: Lot in Petersburg of Blow's","Gives current prices","Gives current prices","Note the N.B.","Gives current prices","Re: his debts to Blow under firm name of \"Fort \u0026 Nicholson\"","Prices current","Prices current","Prices current","Bill of Laden and earthenware","Re: Merchant, Mr. Smith, who is coming to Virginia to settle","Re: Thomas Thompson has died; Re: Blow's business with Thompson","\"The troop of Cavalry of Petersburg, marched on Saturday and about 160 militia and now going on daily from the different countries that come through here, the result of this business is very much to be feared will end in some thing that will be shocking to human nature…\"","Order for goods (dress materials)","Returning to England","Re: Th. Thompson's estate","Mr. Thompson, Jr., arrived safely; Executors of T. Thompson, Jr. will give up the trade entirely, so partnership between him and you will be closed as early as possible","Re: T. Thompson's estate","Says great Britain will pay for all injustices which Americans have suffered by the West Indies cruisers: make your just claim for loss suffered by the capture of your vessels. Do not doubt but that you'll be reimbursed for loss; discusses his and Blow's business connections and Thompson's son's business affairs in Virginia","Invoices of Richard Blow's. 50 items","Refers to French American difficulties at present; Thompson's estate affairs not favorable; great demand for middle grade tobacco","J. Strange, Manchester to Richard Blow, Portsmouth","Price current list","Prices current listed","\"Captain Harrison of the Fort was shot last night by Lt. Willson in a duel\"","Prices current given","Prices current given","British cruisers have orders to bring in every ship of whatever nation loaded with Provisions bound to France;... a great number of Americans are amongst but Commissioners appointed to purchase and to pay for the same instantly…","On sea 38 days, cargo damaged","Gives genealogy of kinship of Drews, Hines and Blows.","Repairs for Portsmouth dwelling","Repairs for Portsmouth dwelling","13 pieces","Invoices and receipts paid by Richard Blow to Lamb \u0026 Younger, London, and to local tradesmen in Norfolk (50 pieces) see: Jacob Andrews, Norfolk, silversmith, for ½ dozen, tea spoons and a tea canister","43 pieces.","Benjamin Waller, Williamsburg, agent, for firm Abram Newman of London and John Grayson of Petersburg, Virginia, representing the firm of Davison \u0026 Newman, London, Executors of Benj. Waller, paid to attorneys for firm £ 1325 pounds and £2587.18 pounds - Va. currency in April 1779","Re: Henry Carleton's debt to Blow \u0026 Barksdale, Pitch Landing, 1781; [Anderson was bookkeeper for firm then]","Sent salt, lemons, china and oranges to Blow","Is sending over in the Rebecca a very famous horse, Dare Devil, property of John Hoomer of Virginia","Dare Devil, Hoomer's horse, arrived safe in Virginia","\" I hear you have married Miss Wright..\"","General conditions","3 horses sent by Lamb \u0026 Younger to his father on Eliza;  give M. Lawson of Williamsburg and father information about this","Tobacco very high here","Current prices","Re: a fire which destroyed storehouse of Blow's, which Nash had rented. Mrs. Marks occupies the remaining house left of Blow's; wishes to continue renting it","Gives current prices","Re: Blow's and Barksdale's foreign business, collections, etc.","Received 5 hogsheads of tobacco from Tower Hill  overseer, entire crop","Writes for red birds; sends silk to Mrs. Blow","\"America must be reaping immense advantage from the war that is going on in Europe\"","Current prices","Re: purchase of a good vessel; condition uncertain due to war. Does not think good time to increase foreign trade","Ship Louise bringing cargo of salt to City Point in exchange for tobacco","Business [unclear?]","116 pieces.","Scammel was part owner with Blow of a store at Tower Hill [see Blow Family Papers, W\u0026M Library, Special Collections Research Center]","230 pieces","Re: settlement of Carolina business and also those for conveyance of the lot to John Baird and Jamestown","Re: collecting for Blow rent on Petersburg Storehouse and house, and recovering debts owed to Blow; current prices listed","Re: debt he owes for rent","Re: estate of Thompson","Re: purchase of ship Moses Myers by Strange \u0026 Blow","Re: rent of Blow's houses in Petersburg","Re: Brig Moses Myers","Re: Deed from Blow for Petersburg lots and houses","Re: Collection for Blow \u0026 Barksdale business","Edwin Fort, Petersburg, to Richard Blow, Portsmouth","Edwin Fort, Petersburg, to Richard Blow, Portsmouth","Re: Th. Thompson's Estate","Discusses foreign wars and politics in France; not in favor of the Moses Myers brig sent out to Dunkirk now; perilous situation","\"..enclosed you have a Deed of trust from M. John Baird Jr. to you which he wishes to execute to secure the payment of his bond to you..\"","…would like to have the name pedigree of Mr. Burwells horse","Wishes stud horses sent to his place, Chalmeria, Dinwiddie County, by way of Suffolk and Petersburg, understands a groom and ferrier are with the house; avoid all ferries","Wish Blow to get him the pedigree of horse Traveller and also name and pedigree of Mr. Burwell's horse","A vessel has arrived from London at Norfolk and has brought two stud horses shipped by Mr. Barksdale for M. Strange","Re: Thompsons settlement of estate","To collect debt owed by Anderson since 1795","Baird buys lots from Blow in Petersburg on Brick House Run","12 pieces","Brig Moses Myers, Sloop Industry, Sloop Rebecca; German Ships; 50 pieces)","54 pieces","Over 100 pieces","Naval stores","Refers to war conditions and settlements abroad","Gives current prices","Bad news from abroad","Has rented Blow's orchards","Re: settlement of Father's debts","Re: Baker and Blow's business—debts owed them and bonds given","\"…I have at last made sale of Blow \u0026 Barksdale's land in Charlotte for £ 1000 pounds","Has sold Brig Moses Myers to Freeland","Re: execution papers re Nicholson of Cabin Point for Blow","Re: sale of his tobacco","Re: damaged tobacco","Thomas, Industry, Moses Myers, Galliat-a-Maria, Fox, Stafford, Mill River","Henry Urquhart, Wilmington North Carolina to Wm. Barksdale+1719:1724","List of 24 hogsheads of tobacco on board of the Harmony for Norfolk to Blow","Re: San Domingo Business","Sending naval stores","Shipping garden seeds to Blow","Captain of ship bound to Port-au-Prince","Re: buying salt","Re: buying salt","Re: salt from Isle of May and his warehouse for storing the salt is good","Re: order from Blow for a rolling mill for a Goldsmith's work; will send later; other business between them","Re: sale of David \u0026 George (ship), Bills of lading sent; have sold tobacco and beeswax of Blow's; poor market; Georgia cotton is high and sugar and coffee equally as high","Industry arrived at Falmouth-sent her to Hull","Fort \u0026 Barksdale will send cargo of tobacco, flour, etc. to San Domingo; asks Blow to secure proper vessel for them","Sending 1 bale of woolens (£ 133.2) for Norfolk","Newspapers being sent to Blow. \"You will find much news and the state of Public Affairs in Europe; great events is looked for shortly\"","Re: Blow's insurance on buildings; request a copy of Blow's policy \"Tobacco market perfectly flat\"","Business with Blow; for tobacco and brandy","List of good shipped to Blow aboard Jennie; cargo for West Indies","Cargo of $7000 sent aboard Jennie for West Indies; invoice listed","Re: settlement with Blow for damaged tobacco and hominy","Re: estate settlement of Moore's","A list of bonds, notes, and securities due to the Estate of Th. Thompson put into the hands of Mr. Copeland","Sending invoices and bills of lading for woolens, etc. Could not ship guns without permission of this Government which could have cost more than the value; sending earthenware","Would like to rent rooms belonging to Blow's store, \"for the accommodation of about half a dozen particular acquaintances.\" Would like Blow's \"young gentlemen\" to board with her","Account of sales for tobacco and beeswax","Accounts for cotton","Re: wines","Re: salt","Re: debts due Blow","Has man who wishes to buy Blow's 100 acres near Petersburg called \"Chicken Quarter\" will give £ 55; invoice of timber sent","Blow elected Director of the Bank of U.S., Norfolk office","Re: settlement of father's estate","Current price list","Dudley was nephew of Mrs. Lee Hall","Re: suspicion that his aunt was poisoned","List of articles sent by sloop for Mr. Barksdale's trip abroad 11 packages in all.","Son has sailed for England","Wm. West is to build a house at Old Place (Blow's father's home in Southampton) for Richard Blow, how large must it be?","\"All of Mr. Barksdale's furniture and etc. was sold off by Haxall on Thursday last; and at prices enormously high; the sales will exceed the original cost of the property\"","\"..our sales in September amounts to 124 pounds, 30 pounds cash\"","\"..Ship Moses Myers has been taken on her return from Madeira, retaken and carried into St. Kitts which has entirely frustrated the views that were entered into for her immediately going back with an assorted cargo…and I regret you will be disappointed of the fine old wines..\"","Son John has returned from London; 37 day passage","Opinion of political situation between France, Austria, England, and Denmark and business repercussions as result. Reported that Blow's Ship Portsmouth has been detained in England.","Is renting warehouse to Mr. [John] Halt.","Discusses international situation; England's problems, etc. Is moving his store to Bolling Brook Street; gives current prices for tobacco and etc.","Re: his father's estate and collections","Discusses uprising of enslaved person Gabriel (\"slave insurrection\")","Refers to setting up business at Surry; will get Mr. McIntosh's building","\"Late news from abroad; England and Denmark will not [rupture?]; will send ship Louisa out soon..\"","Brand and corn meal being sent to Blow on the Hannah and Enterprize also tobacco","Importations this year very large","On way to canal to get shingles","Importation considerable; back country merchants will not buy anything of any consequence; desires salt, now worth 22/6 a sack and 4/3 loose per bushel","Gives prices current","Had shipment of gloves valued; sending some to Blow; doubts if they can sell well; discusses salt market.","Re; Salt and spices","Sending tobacco for sale in Clarissa; wishes wine bought for him","Schooner Eira from Norfolk brought news of death of his father; schooner Augusta brought letter from Blow. Thinks M. Goodwin very improper person to administer father's estate. Brother William may wind up estate in Virginia, if not, asks Blow to administer. Remit all collections to mother; George Leckie, London, sending turtle andBox of oranges to Blow as present","Ship Mississippi brought salt from Liverpool; Is shipping tobacco to Blow by sloop Mill River","Re: shipping him flour and staves","Re: shipping of tobacco ahead; gloves he has are hard to unload on merchants; William Barksdale in England","Accounts current (Blow \u0026 Barksdale, June 23, 1800) and others, Bonds for duties on ships, Prom. Notes, bills of lading, receipts","see Folder 2 also","Foreign mostly","Dudley was a nephew of Dr. Hall. Had a small grocery store","Re: seizure of the Charles Carter by French privateer and uncertainty of the Mary Hilton","Wishes his 350 or 400 hogheads of Indian meal shipped to England as a better market than western ports. Was priced at 12/6 [Stg?] per bushel and flour quoted at 120 per Bushel. Tobacco very dull here. \"I have no doubt that France will capture all neutral vessels they can that are loaded with provisions for England.\" Gives current prices of flour, bacon, hogs.","Wishes salt for the Indian meal he has sent to Blow for sale","Re: Bankrupt, Jesse Brown - Refers to \"Master George (Blow) at Bellfield (Academy)\" [Bellfield is now Emporia. There was a school there which George Blow attended. See Blow Family Papers Index, M. Stephenson]","Is building a schooner for the West Indies","Conditions of markets local and abroad","Using Blow's Brig Almira to send his tobacco to Falmouth and Dunkirk or Havre (both in France); Wishes brig to come to City Point to load; gives current prices","Wishes to go to Scotland; asks Blow about passage","Ship Washington loading at Harrison's Bar near here","Contract for ship Washington for load for Falmouth","Good news from Europe related to war there; Mr. Barksdale in England gives condition of market for tobacco there, in France and Holland.","Sales in April amounted to £ 140, £ 36 cash","Loading Almira for Dunkirk or Havre, or Rotterdam, on Blow's terms, all load to go to Mr. Barksdale for sale","Re: shipments of tobacco abroad, current prices noted","Tobacco accounts","Tobacco accounts","Re: 2 horses and a mare sent from abroad to Hoomes in care of Blow, Horses to arrive in the Chesapeake","Exchange at par; tobacco prices dull","\"We have this moment received intelligence that preliminaries of peace between this country and France were signed on the 1st. Inst. What will be the effects with the commercial world we are not prepared to say..\"","Several arrivals of foreign ships at City Point","Exchange only 1 per cent under par in New York and really as high in Philadelphia and Baltimore","Invoice of 24 hogshead of tobacco from Dixon's warehouse","Sending Blow 16 hogshead of tobacco on Neptune on account of Col. Burwell (Carter's Grove). Send the German linens on board the Nancy to Col. Burwell","Re: Col Nathaniel Burwell's tobacco. \"The remainder of the tobacco shall be sent you from the College W. House as soon as a craft can be obtained.\" \"N.B. I send you four hogshead of tobacco marked and [unclear?] as [unclear?] the property of Matthew Anderson of Williamsburg which he wishes shipped to Messrs Davis Stephenson \u0026 Co. (London)…if not to Messrs Lamb \u0026 Young..\"","Re: debt owed by Godwin to Leckie","Introducing Mr. Somerville of Somerville \u0026 Halliday, New York","Mr. Galigo wishes to charter ship Washington if you have not disposed of her","Sending tobacco to go to London via ship Washington","Thinking of returning to England as has closed all business in Richmond; flour market here good; let me hear of the flour shipped","Shipping tobacco on ship Mill Run to be sent to Liverpool: will you attend to this?","Is collecting debts owed to Blow, Tobacco very dull here at 27/meal and flour at high prices","Hear brig Betsy en route to Jamaica; would like Blow to ship his flour to Kingston?","Re: shipping of tobacco on brig Polly, schooner William for London","Re: attempt to sell his ship at anchor at Blow's warehouse in Norfolk","Re: Blow's taking over Brown, Rives \u0026 Co.'s ships for Leeth and other ports","Re: Blow's help in getting cargo for England, current prices","Enclosed bill of lading for 58 hogsheads of tobacco per schooner William","Re: collecting Blow's acts for him","Enclosed bill of lading for 79 hogheads of tobacco for Leeth","Re: conditions in New York for discounting notes","Re: shoe leather and flour barrels needed","Listing ships carrying 310 hogheads tobacco abroad for firm: Mary Hatton, Hooper, Harriet, William.","Asking Blow to send his tobacco to Lamb \u0026 Younger, London","November sales at store amounted to 354 pounds £74 cash. Out of sugar; Mr. West (overseer) wishes to be paid for his last year's wages; says T. Gray is pushing him for payment for land","Re: London goods shipped to Taliaferro via Blow","Announcing loss of the ship Charlotte Walton in Dunkirk harbor; all perrished. Mr. Barksdale had written him of this; gives prices of flour and tobacco","Tobacco sent for Lamb \u0026 Younger to Blow; the brig Delight has also hogsgead of corn, meal, [beans?]; I need 44 new flour barrels of you","Prices higher because of state of things in Europe, Inflation may increase if seasons are not good","Current business statement","Re: tobacco to be shipped abroad","Re: seizure of brig Morris Myers in Nova Scotia; asks Blow's advice about insurance of cargo (London?); cargo was sold; should we prosecute the Appeals?","Re: estate of his father, wishes family bible","Expecting ship from Ireland soon; wishes cargo for it, vessel about 250 tons","Current prices","Re: sale of tar and turpentine","Has purchased a pair of mill stones for my friend Gen. Henry See, shipped on board a vessel of Mr. David Anderson of Petersburg. Please send them up the Potomac to Gen. See, Westmoreland County.","Has canvas, tar and turpentine for sale","Bills of lading for wines","Wishes to sell pork made by John D. White of Carolina, inspected in full salt but not pickled; 600 + land","Re: his tobacco lost by sinking ship","Re: sale of his skins","Re: rum","Can't sell gloves","Business in shipping and current prices","Gen. Lee wishes the Mill stones to be landed at Stratford three miles above Blackstones Island. Taylor has stone steps from city of Washington being sent down to him via Blow's vessel.","Asks Blow to ship a couple dozen hams to London, 1 dozen for Mr. Barksdale and 1 dozen for Mr. A. Donald, an old friend. Wishes bacon and hams for personal use.","Is financially ruined and will have to take bankruptcy; asks advice of Blow","Wishes to sell 15,000 lbs (pounds) of cured bacon and hams which are salpetered","Tobacco [unclear?] may get up to 5 ½ or 6 dollars","Re: his shipments abroad","Asks about price of beeswax and cheese","Re: sale of his schooners to pay his debts","Brown, Rives, \u0026 Co., Richmond, to Richard Blow, Portsmouth","Flour has fallen; tobacco [transient?]","Cannot sell gloves which Blow sent him; might try Charleston, but New York would be better market","Store sales in February were £ 120 pounds, £ 30 cash","Re: tobacco shipments abroad","Thanks him for sending hams to London for him, also for flour and corn forwarded to him","Old Tobacco is worth $ 7 or $ 8; send Lees to Philadelphia; other to go to England; better to send in 2 ships as risk is less.; fill in with corn and Indian meal.","Re: vast acreage of land in Nansemond County surveyed in 1791 and entered in Surveyor's book, Norfolk, in name of James Murdough and Daniel Fisher (20,000 acres). Entry was first made in 1783 with Andrew Stewart, and later Col. Charles Connor; asks Blow to \"have inventory made in the names of Thomas Edmonds and John T. Blow who are the right and only owners of these warrants\"","Re: collection for Blow","Bought sloop Alexander to save debt of Francis Jones","Orders for shipments of tobacco to England","Great demand for grain and flour; have had no sales for gloves","Have shipped by brig Betsy 416 [hbls?] flour to Blow; also have sent 58 [hbls?] by brig Independence. Gives current price list.","Received cheese; wishes price of corn and bacon. Little peach brandy in this neighborhood this year; sales at store were £ 162, £ 54 cash","Gloves (380 dozen) sent to Philadelphia for possible sale; would like coffee, sugar and salt in barter for Indian corn. Send prices for tobacco, flour, mead, corn, rum, brandy, coffee, and sugar. Wishes payment for Barksdale's debt to him for tobacco.","Re: note of Mr. Jones","Sent set of springs for a gigg for Mr. Fort on sloop Sincerity","Is there any demand for Russian goods with you? Expect a ship from the Baltics soon","Re: flour to be exported","Re: sending tobacco to Blow for export","Sending tobacco for shipment on brig Washington to London","Sorry to hear of the loss of brigs Carter and Mary Hylton, hope to go to London soon, peace seems near.","Re: tobacco shipments","Orders for tobacco sent down to go to Cowes, Havre, Dunkirk (France), and Rotterdam via the brig Almira","Re: tobacco for London","Need French brandy and rum; Crops poor, trade dull","Going to London via ship Washington; sending tobacco to Blow","Re: tobacco for ships Nancy and Almira","Tobacco for ship Almira","Re: tobacco for Almira and meal—Blow's plantation tobacco sent to Fort was refused","Wishes permission to send away ship which Blow may charter to Great Britain or Ireland if necessary","Re: problems about his sailing for England","Tobacco business and shipping","Re: illness of his mother (a sister of Richard Blow) Nancy is Rob Hines wife and child, George","Re: trip abroad and tobacco sent for shipment","Re: Ships' cargoes for Europe","Re: Cargoes for Europe","Every cellar full of water due to late rains","273 hhds by ship Almira already shipped","Wishes 100 hhds herrings","Tobacco by sloop Ranger for Almira","Tobacco by Ranger for Almira gloves for your store","Refers to Davis warehouse, Petersburg; sending tobacco for shipment","Tobacco bound for Orient via ship Antelope","Get passage to London for Thomas Leckie; wishes hams sent to friends Lamb \u0026 Younger, London","\"Our ship Venus arriving; will you get cargo for Ireland, England or France. Prefer Liverpool; can take staves.\"","\"Our ship Venus is a ship of 250 tons, 5 years old, has accommodations for passengers and sails well\"","Sloop Dispatch, Capt. Ash, bringing 26 hhds tobacco which Blow will ship according to manifest; detailed directions with tobacco marks ES, EF, W, RB","Re: tobacco shipments","Wishes 5 tons of logwood and 2 tons of lignum vitae to City Point, wishes logwood for ship Louisa, also.","Re: ship Almira whereabouts; lemons sent to Tower Hill. Tobacco, wheat and flour market very dull","Orders coffee, sugar, rum, oil, molasses","Barksdale wishes logwood by ship Louisa; Mr. Blow at Tower Hill","Takes out insurance for Blow at Phoenix Fire Insurance Office; surprised that Blow does not pay his overdue debt to them.","\"The Coopers left Tower Hill some days ago; they have some barrels to make at the old place, then they set off for Norfolk\"","Sending 22 hogsheads…","Hope Col. Carter's crop from York River has reached you. Hope Col. Burwell's from Rappahannock as well as the tobaccos from Carter's Grove are down. Buy pipes of wine for us.","Ship Nancy in from London","Hear his horses have arrived","Re: collection of debts due him","Re: Ships Almira and Venus belonging to Hathaway, Howes \u0026 Russell enroute to [unclear?] and Dunkirk","Blow owes them £ 1216.19.0; no insurance has been received from Blow's ship David \u0026 George","Account: £ 3593.8.0 ¾ (1800-1802)","Itemized lists of goods furnished £ 205.3.9 ¾","9 items","Desires Blow's foreign accounts shared by him","Accounts due Richard Blow","List of tobacco consigned to Blow, Norfolk","Struck by lightening from France to Virginia; repairs necessary listed","Repairs and disbursements","Sending Blow barrel staves by brig, about 250,000.","[Burwell had lived at Carter's Gove near Williamsburg before moving to Carter Hall]","Asks Blow to send up a cargo of logwood and [2 bbhs?] Rum","Latest letter from Europe gives a very unfavorable account of tobacco, prices here have fallen","Danish ship Ferendchaff[?] arrived at City Point yesterday from Dunkirk (France); will take logwood in cargo, tobacco prices low in France","Re: an unsettled account between Hussey and A. Wiscort \u0026 Aug. Derenville, merchants in New Castle, New Kent County [Derenville was a Merchant in Williamsburg: see also: CWF research department]","Hines gives consent to have her [daighter Patsy] inocculated for small pox. [Background information: Hines was a nephew of Blow. Hine's daughter, Patsy was living with Blow and going to school there.]","Gives list of current prices there; wishes Blow to give him letters of introduction to merchants in different parts of France, Spain, England and Holland. Armistead is sending his ship over there in trade","Re: store and plantation affairs","Re: tobacco sold Blow","Re: accounts for logwood and tobacco","Re: freight rates to Dunkirk and other ports","Part owner of ship Washington; wishes Blow to get cargo for ship to foreign ports","Sending Blow 4000 staves","SendingBox of books, send to Suffolk","Re: his problems with shipping","Re: ships Charles Carter and [Friendchoff?]","62 hhds tobacco aboard ship Washington","Cotton and wheat crop destroyed by hail storm","Many accounts owing to store cannot pay anything to Blow at present. We owe about $300 for pork we bought last winter","Orders from Blow for furniture to be made: mahogany enough for chairs and a sofa","Has just heard that a declaration of war has taken place between Great Britain and France; it appears that Louisiana and all the country west is ceded to the U.S. (Mailed from Baltimore)","Re: Hall Suit","Re: cargo of the Washington","Re: sale of tobacco","Math. Anderson of Williamsburg has sent down 4 hhds of tobacco for your care, please ship to London in British Vessel","Ships Martha Bland and the Lovely Lass are now loaded at City Point and bound for England via Norfolk, business very dull here","Sending Blow 194 pieces of bacon and 200 + 2 hhds of Indian meal and 1 [unclear?] flour. Send me store ware, mostly butter pots, also a set of bedstead screens","Crops injured by wet weather; Mr. West (overseer) needs about fifteen [unclear?]; trade dull; our sales for 3 months only £ 500 out of which there was only about £ 90 cash. Refers to \"Old Place\" in Southampton County [owned by Blow's father, Scammel, and now property of Blow]","Re: various ships available for shipping and tobacco abroad","Sailing for Nassau in ten days","Sending tombstone which I ask to be put over my father's grave; I sail for Halifax and England soon","Send shoe makers and oil to grease leather, tacks, hammer awls, etc., and cotton and wool cards","Wishes aid in taking his ship Almira to sea bound for Livernick, Ireland","Wishes barrel staves","Refers to \"Aunt Hall\" and calls Hall \"Uncle\"","Going to west Indies with 100 hbls of corn","Re: debt which Talbot Godwin owes Blow","Wishes Blow to sell his ship for him at $600","Receipts, bills for staves, tobacco, salt, harness, naval stores; Invoices; Legal Summons; Bills of Lading; Tower Hill Store Account (1801-1802) £ 5036.17.9 ¼","Receipts, bills for staves, tobacco, salt, harness, naval stores; Invoices; Legal Summons; Bills of Lading; Tower Hill Store Account (1801-1802) £ 5036.17.9 ¼","3 pieces","Tobacco Warehouse listings; Stud horse desired from England, Ship accounts.","Have received 10,000 lb of pork this season and only 1 hhd of tobacco; no cash worth sending","Re: insurance of ship Dauphin and other insurance","Re: escape of an enslaved person (\"escaped negro\")","acknowledges payment of $10.00","Re: debts and notes owed him and hopes that Blow can lend him money","May be willing to buy Blow's stack of goods which he had offered him a while back; Mr Lee will look them over and determine value etc.","Re: bargaining of above terms, etc.","Announcing Benson, Cropper \u0026 Benson, Corn Merchants","Discussion of visit to Brandon","E: Market conditions in France: Indigo is in demand, market favorable; tobacco market good; no demand for wood, pitch or tar","Goods, invoice; Shoes £ 246.17","Willing to give mortgages on goods in store for security","Re: his credit","Assembly extended the market land to be leased for 99 years","A candidate for House in Virginia Assembly","Re: bond for enslaved persons (\"negroes\")","Re: provisions asked for ship Parkman","Letter regarding the 'sale' of enslaved people.","Sailing soon with 15,000 bu. wheat. Wishes Harris, the baker, to furnish ship bread.","Wishes to be appointed insurance inspector for ship coming into port, asks Blow's support","Wishes ship for conveying 2,500 bushels of wheat at once","The Eliza has arrived; tobacco market good as [scarce?]","Re: cargo of corn and a ship furnished by Blow for Bahamas. Return cargo to be cane, apples and turtle (?)","Brother wishes to go to West Indies. He wishes pay for staves and tobacco if sold.","Re: collections to be made for him by Blow [Swain was a Quaker]","Trade slow, collections poor","Re: price for 15,000 barrel staves sent to Blow for sale; wishes current prices on tobacco and staves, white hominy corn and other corn","Sends his wheat from Dunkirk (N.C.) to Walker Town, about 10 or 12 miles) by land and little more by water. Is satisfied with this mode of conveyance.","Explains navigation up river as far as Walker Town for vessels of 100 or 150 tons; wishes Blow to send ship for his wheat; has the Ann arrived in London?","Has 4 enslaved carpenters ( \"valuable negro carpenters\") for 'sale' ($500 each)","Discusses prospect of buying horse Diamond, is disappointed in Pegasus, he is a bad foal getter and not much thought of in England. Heard a horse called [Pipaten?], mother to Trumpeter, has produced successful horses lately; also [Warten?] or [Sementan?] can be purchased for a moderate sum according to M. Crews to Mr. Drew. Get in touch with Mr. Barksdale (in London). I wish a horse of good size and very beautiful.","Received account sales of 2 hhds tobacco sold you from 41.17.7 pounds, Norfolk Store is debited with---problem of Collections suits?","Will send ship of assorted cargo to Tobego; corn plentiful on the Roanoke (river)","5 hhds tobacco received from James Scammel; sending down","Wishes ship for West Indies voyage","Leaving for voyage","Captain Thomas Bonner sailing in Joseph of Edenton for Tobago; Assorted cargo","Re: sale of naval stores","Sending brig of 150 tons for loading with barrel staves for Ireland or Liverpool","Unsettled state of Europe makes uncertain and dull market. Current price list given (wheat, flour, tobacco, tar, turpentine, staves, wool, and logwood)","Suit against Leonard at next Southampton Court. Paid Col. Maclin for young George Blow's schooling £ 20.10; charged to Norfolk Store","Wine for him from Madeira by ship Virginia, asks Blow to send to Alexandria; send bill to him.","Have parcel of Gray's Creek tobacco; price at Norfolk? Lists pounds of tobacco at Gray's Creek and Low Point. Asks price of brown sugar, coffee, molasses, and [unclear?] sugar","Have red oak staves, white oak [unclear?] and 12,000 shingles on way to Blow. Wishes peach brandy and price of apple cider and molasses","Has received counterfeit bank notes, information as to what to do","Re: 3 French enslaved people (\"Negroes\") brought from Hispaniola against law and now in jail at Norfolk; to be returned at expense of French who claim them","Indenture between Louis Marshall of 1st part, Jeremiah Andrews of 2nd part and Richard Blow of 3rd part and trustee for the other parties. Deed of Trust by Marshall of price of property leased from Anthony Walke in 1793, to Blow","[Blow was Dudley's uncle; Battery may be in Matthews County]","Re: current prices","Re: staves","Re: rent for his house and enslaved person (\"Negro\") for year","Re: delivery of staves","[See: Page's letter of July 9, re: French enslaved persons from Hispanola]","Re: brandy made and barrels for same","Sending Ship Fortitude to Blow, wishes Blow to get cargo of flour or tobacco for England and Ireland for her. Wishes ship to go at once, gives agents names at each British Port to which his cargo should be consigned","Re: injunction of B \u0026 B","Announcing his commission business and offering services","Wishes vessel for Falmouth","Re: arrival of his imported horse; [See letter of April 25, 1803 about horse]","\"Agreement with Thomas Wallace relative to bringing horses from England in 1803.\" Names of horses were Citizen and Clown, Wallace was the groom.","[Nephew of Blow]","Re: Blow's renewal of insurance policy at Phoenix office, Premium of £ 18.15.","Re: Mrs. Boothe, widow's dower and [div.?] of enslaved persons (\"Negroes\") between Hutchings and Edwards, commissioners appointed formerly, who neglected to allot dower: one is now dead and two have left the state. Please have commissioners appointed for my guardian; suggests Wm. E. Brodnax \u0026 Sterling Ruffin \u0026 Hutchings will appoint two for himself. Dr. John Claiborne and Tho. [unclear?], Jr. may be chosen if H. has no objections.","Re: cargoes","Re: land in Dismal Swamps alleged to be property of Robt. Craig of Manchester (England), adjacent Col. Newton's","\"The canal road is in such order as you may ride to the end of [unclear?] Contract\"","Re: opening of canal road","Re: hiring additional enslaved persons (\"negroes\") so that the Canal and road can be opened with ease this summer","Re: idea of taking on cargo of staves for Falmouth and possibly England. Wishes Blow to furnish beef, pork and bread for his ship","Cannot furnish pitch; resin is priced at 30/","Re: his ships off for Falmouth and Cork; what can Blow offer in way of ships?","Re: cargo of ship Kingston and prospects of his ship out of New York taking in tobacco at Norfolk","Wishes Blow to charter a vessel at once for Cork, they will send down tobacco, pitch, resin, white oak staves for cargo","Re: A horse arrived for Messrs [Caine?] \u0026 Ray; how to care for it and where to deliver","Refers to yellow fever raging in New York","Re: horse bought for him by Mr. Barksdale in England and problem of payments for it","Asks about cargo for sea, wishes tobacco and staves","Has 300 [unclear?] of pork for sale; grain crop on the Roanoke very good. Tar and Turpentine plentiful. Ship Mariah Jones at Barbados will return with salt by November. Then to load up with grain and staves for foreign ports.","Asks Blow to ship his tobacco to Barksdale in England","Re: price of a saddle sent to Blow","Re: cargo of staves on Little William","Send personal items of late Leckie to son","Sales account current: \"Mr. Adams will finish stilling room, only 10 bbls of Brandy made this year. It takes 10 bbls cider to make 1 bbl brandy. Hands [workers] are getting in fodder and making bricks. Have paid Wm West [overseer] $100, debited to Norfolk Store","Re: Collecting debt owed him by Dudley","Wishes $ 90 in U.S. notes sent by Mrs. Gray","Re: Horse Clown bought from abroad to be sent for by Statt, groom and Peter to take care of horse in travel","Re: cargo of staves and price for Ireland","Re: settling of account of Talbot Godwin","Re: horse Citizen which he bought for Gen. Carney; hope it has landed and is on its way to Carolina as I shipped on board the Gosport to your wharf; \"I am glad to hear George (Blow) is doing so well at the Williamsburg Colledge [College of William \u0026 Mary]. I always admired the Colledge as all the young men brought (out) there of late years, leave the Colledge new firebrands in politics\"","Re: note of Ambrose Dudley","Invoice of shoes for Grillet \u0026 Bell to Richard Blow, Norfolk","Wishes sacks, molasses, sugar, and coffee in exchange for lampblack and butter","Re: business difficulties of Lamb \u0026 Younger; has sent a horse names Citizen for Gen. Carney to Blow","Look out for Mr. Strange's furniture; he leaves Liverpool around 10 August in The Fame; send on to Petersburg c/o Mr. Pallak","Lamb \u0026 Younger, London, ceased business","Re: Ships Kingston and Nansuch and trade","Sending naval stores wanted to City Point","Will sell his 2 lots in Gosport to pay his debt but wants $3000 for them. Willing to sell his military lands also; signed note for George Wilson for brother's debt.","Wish to wagon by bacon from here to Suffolk and thence by water to Norfolk. Will put up hams, shoulders and midlings; Baltimore may be a good market or Alexandria. Expect Blow to take consignments","Letter for trustees of Lamb \u0026 Younger, London, or their trustees if they are dissolved; would like wine, sherry and bbl whiskey","Hope to pay Blow what they owe him","Re: trip to Georgia, would like to take some enslaved persons (\"slaves\") to help pay expenses. Refers to Mrs. Blow as his aunt","Invoice of goods sent us from Norfolk Store, £ 109.0.10. Newspapers come regularly once a week; tobacco market poor. Will go to the Old Place [Southampton] soon to see how things go there.","Current prices","Re: Business difficulties","Applying for position in office of Discount and Deposit, Norfolk","Re: A horse which he wishes Mr. Barksdale [London] to buy for him","Wishes consignments of tobacco and cotton from Blow","Refers to Mr. West [overseer at Old Place] and Mr. Adams [overseer at Tower Hill] their crops and prospects, etc. Burning bricks","Current prices","Has 300 or more barrels for sale","Little in shipping due to uncertainty of invasion of England","Wishes wines; the Antelope has been chartered for continent would you like space for cargo?","Corn crop in; bricks burning; trade dull","Re: business of barrel staves","Has crab cider for sale, what price will Blow pay? Also, gives prices for brandy, new corn, peas and tobacco.","Reed (groom), has brought horse Archduke; arrived at Blow's from abroad. Reed wishes Blow to employ him to go to England and bring back horses. Write at once your decision; prices of horses have risen as of late in England","Have 7000+ lbs. of pork, no tobacco","[Administrator of father's estate]","Re: payment for Citizen, the horse imported from England for him through Blow \u0026 Barksdale; Citizen is highly praised and valued by many: \"He is as springy as any lady on a dancing room and cutts as many capers.\" Hopes Mr. Barksdale will send him a mare from which he can breed racers for his children.","Re: payment of debt and security for his friends","Sending 78 hhds of tobacco to Blow","Sending staves and peas for sale—wish salt and sugar","Received from Richard Blow [Adm. of Alex. Leckie Sr.'s estate], personal articles, etc.","[Richard Blow, Agent]","Description of cargo, ports of call in US and Europe","Cargo of tobacco for France","Cargo of flour to London","Cargo of tobacco to Falmouth, England and Hamburg","Cargo of tobacco to Falmouth","On board ships [Inn___?] and Dundas for Virginia; Personal effects","Cargo for Ireland","Adjustment for loss of David \u0026 George","Account with Richard Blow $16,966.34","3056.19.5 ¾ [John Patterson, surviving partner after Capt. Brown's death]","…at time of Captain Brown's Death £ 4918.19.3","1790-1796….£ 3585.10.8 ½; Balance due the G. Store… £ 7577.5.11","Re: Privateer Moses Myers taken and carried to Halifax, Nova Scotia. Vice Adm. Court has been reversed here, money in hands of owners in Nova Scotia. Division of money of those entitled now uncertain. \"If brought into court here, I'll pay attention to your interest in the business.\" Flour cheaper here than in Virginia, tobacco holds same price","Refers to the \"bank at this time [seems] to engross and interest the citizens of our Town; we expect it to operate in about ten days","Has received 17 hhds tobacco of N. Burwell's on board the Almira; Insurance taken out","Re: his business arrangements; will not be a partner to [Brown?] or affiliate with Pallak; promise of his business good","Re: Younger's [unclear?] with Brown","\"We are happy to inform you that our house goes on as before\"","Re: Blow's desire to pay a large debt which he owes to Donald \u0026 Burton. Funds in London on account there; Advise.","\"…I like America but as yet I am quite at a loss where to fix...The Baptist's cause here is not very strong although there are two meetings\"","Has prospect of ship proper for shipping tobacco; would Blow be interested in a cargo?","Re: problems arriving from Love's failure to comply with rules for Book of Claims and Barksdale's attempt to clear it for him","Lamb \u0026 Younger, London, has shipped guns for our stores, please deliver them to us","Re: Charter for Snow Concord for London; can fill her cargo","Re: coming to Portsmouth, to establish a tannery. Wishes Blow to assist him and his friend, Crossthwaits, from Keswich, England. Has worked for Mr. Wm. Plume tanner, a short time. [Plume had been in Williamsburg for years prior to going to Portsmouth] Barron knows of a new process for tanning which shortens time; also knows great deal about skinning sheep, etc. [Letter provides great detail on tanning]","Re: claims made by Blow to board of Clairs, London","Re: recovering insurance on building burned in Portsmouth","Discusses how to pay Donald \u0026 Burton, London; has £ 1900 also has £ 500 [Stg?]; payment from Phoenix Ins. Co. which he can add to above sum","Re: sale of his pork","Trade poor, collections poor, wheat sold, bricks being made","Business dull, current prices","Banking arrangements for Blow to pay Donald \u0026 Burton through Dan. Call.","Has received bill of exchange of Macmurdo \u0026 Fisher for £ 1831.5 Stg. on Wm. Barksdale in town of assignees of Donald \u0026 Burton","Re: brick making and crops","Re: [bbls.?] of turpentine in [cypress bbls.?]; bound with white oak, should demand good prices","Re: tobacco shipped","Re: shipment of turpentine and horse Buzzard","Re: pork sent to Blow for sale","Our ship Samuel Jackson with part cargo of staves and bound for Cadiz will come into Hampton Roads for further cargo; will Blow notify him when it arrives and leaves","Flour has advanced and is in demand here, salt and tobacco good. Gives list of hhds of tobacco stored with Richard Blow in Campbell and Wheeley Fire Proof Warehouse","Introducing William Carter, son to Mr. Cater of Shirley, goes to Norfolk to procure passage to a port in France. Mr. Carter has $ 200 which may not be enough for his passage,. if not, will you supply the difference. [This may be the William Carter who attended the College of William \u0026 Mary in 1801]","Re: buying insurance and bank shares","Re: ship Samuel Jackson leaving Ocracock [Ocracoke] Bar for Hampton Roads laden with cargo for Cadiz, Spain","General Affairs at store and conditions of crops","Re: insurance on cargo to Dunkirk","Re: tobacco in storage and prospect of cargo","Could send soon 30 hhds if you ship to London","Asks current price of tobacco","Re: pipe staves on hand for sale","Consign tobacco to Samuel Buchanan of London","Mr. Adams, overseer, has gotten in ¼ of crops of corn and all of hogs; enslaved persons (\"slaves\") sick","Gives Blow's balance and what borrowed","Will Blow get Gaskins to make him ½ dozen table and ½ dozen tea spoons as he made for you with G.M.D. in a cypher on them; refers to \"Aunt Hall\"","\"Copy of papers sent to London, to recover insurance on my houses burned in Norfolk on \"Marketstreet:\" 3 Story Brick house and store burned, warehouse and offices, also. Littleton Tazewell, Notary Public. Home was 35' in length and 29' in breadth, brick, 3 story's high, besides cellars and ganet. Lower store was occupied as a Day Goods Store with mahogany counters; passage below and 4 rooms on 2 story were never completely finished and were strucco (?) and whole house plastered; counting room in read of sd. House was 16' square, 2 stories high with cellar and chimney of brick and completely finished Kitchen in rear of wood, 2 stories high and chimney of brick 20' x '16; smoke (house) 12' square with stove and warehouse shelved and laid out for wholesale store was 30' long and 21' broad, 2 stoves of wood. Value of building prior to fire was $8,939.60 Itemized Estimate of House of Offices to be built given: \"Bricks and Stone Work: $2750\" Scantling, plank and shingles: $1540 Glass, nails, locks: $684 Carpenters Bill: $2770.60 Plastering $926 Painting Bill: $265.00 Total: $8939.60","£ 4030.12 \"amo goods on hand £ 620.6.11 ¾ 90 pct advance £ 558.6.3 1/7 Amo currency articles:£ 425.1.4 Total: £ 5634.6.8 ¼ \"","Bill of measuring the ruins of my buildings $19.12, receipt in full","Bill of house frame and plank [unclear?] of Major John Armstrong for my dwelling and warehouse in Norfolk...$256.75","Wm. Wark, power of attorney for heirs","Petersburg, to New York, $ 80.46; Marine Insurance Office, Norfolk","Sundry Entries","Over 100 items: Bills of lading; Bills of lumber, staves, tar, turpentine; Petty accounts; accounts of ship's captains","Over 100 items: Bills of lading; Bills of lumber, staves, tar, turpentine; Petty accounts; accounts of ship's captains","Over 15 items: Bills of lading; Bills of lumber, staves, tar, turpentine; Petty accounts; accounts of ship's captains","Box 30 has been divided into boxes box 30 A and 30 B.","6 items","33 items","4 items","12 pieces","Includes names of debtors; 7 pieces","over 100 items","109 items","50 items","Box 30 has been divided into boxes box 30 A and 30 B.","Wishes to purchase the horse Buzzard in England thru Mr. Barksdale if possible. Sending 736 [unclear?] of turpentine to pay for him","Sent stud book and sporting magazine for A. Walke by Captain Baird; heard you have had a very severe winter, worst in 25 years","Think I can get horse for your friend in Carolina for about 500 guineas. Oscar is [unclear?] and going to Virginia for Col. Lightfoot; Nat as good a horse as Sir Harry or several others","Asking Blow to send him scrip at once so he can make payment of some shares.","2 enslaved persons (\"slaves\") have escaped","Wishes to buy 700 bu. of salt","Re: collection of debt for Blow (John Nicholas, debtor)","Sundries deliv. by Blow for ship Cracker","Re: to \"Aunt Hall;\" will leave Mathews as soon as land is sold; have advertised in Richmond Enquirer","\"Uncle Wm. Drew suggested that I write you about employment\"","Refers to forwarding papers to M. Madison in Washington, necessary for [past?] port to Dublin. Will ship be able to wait for me 6 or 7 days?","Sending staves","Re: sale of his tobacco and corn","Sending 10 hhds tobacco by sloop Sophia to Blow","[Nears?] staves to fill up his ship when it calls at Norfolk","Cannot supply tobacco for Blow's ship now","Sends bill of laden for 15 hhds tobacco, through Blow to London","Ship America will not come to Norfolk now; for Europe","Tobacco problems","14 hhds tobacco","Refers to debt he owes Dr. Hall, will collect money from Carter Braxton and send to him","Discusses insurance on Blow's houses burned in Norfolk; Mr. Buchanan's displeasure at Blow buying the old ship William, horse Benenborough is for sale at 1000 guineas, inform General (Carney); must have cash before I can buy","Will send turpentine as soon as boat can be found to take it down the river to Plymouth. Have 240 [unclear?]. In looking over racing calendar and stud book see a mare, Penelope got by Trumpetor bred by the Duke of Grattan, foaled in 1798; get Barksdale to purchase her for me; if not, get one of Hutchinson's family of horses, the man that bred Beninborough","Has received Gen. Carney's turpentine on America, do not think he can get either of the horses the General wants","Bill of lading for goods shipped for Col. Hoomes of Bowling Green","Col Hoomes wishes 20 or 30 bbls herrings","Received staves sold for 28 pounds per [hd?] and 14 pounds per bbls, \"Our good friends the English are taking all vessels that are not bound direct to their parts.\"","Has ship; wishes to come to Virginia for freight; ship is new; Advise me.","258 bbls of herrings shipped to Blow","Re: wine to be shipped to him","Will ship turpentine to Blow as soon as weather opens","Re: possible loss of ferry if legislature decides to allow a new ferry to be operated","Re: his debts","\"The money for the capture of the brig Richmond has all been paid.\" Advise who has money","Re: debt he owes, must sell property in Blow's hands","Re: settlements and credits for turpentine and tobacco sold, no chance of getting the two horses, General Carney wants","Bill of Lading for James Strange","Re: legal case against his brother Alex Leckie now in Virginia. Refers to his attorneys in Georgia and Rode Island.","Wishes ½ ton iron, bellows and German [Steel?]","The original Box 31 has been expanded into two boxes as currently described in the finding aid: Box 31 and Box 31 A.","For corn \"being the price per season for the said Waller's young mare being covered by Col. Cary's Horse Daredevil [Williamsburg Data?]","Re: Division of property and debts of Baker \u0026 Blow…","For goods sold him","Asking father to pay Leroy Anderson $60.00","$270 port payment in suit against Blow, Adm. of estate of John Redwood, also a note for $830.33","Wm. Redwood with appear at Raleigh Tavern in Williamsburg for purpose of collecting funds due by suit from Blow","Advises against buying big stock due to world conditions; will send George up to help take inventory; he is in Williamsburg now","1130.51","$ 1838.9.7 ¼ Itemized list of those who owe firm","$ 16010.65 ½","Col Noth Burmell; Robert. C. Burwell; Ph. Burwell; Math. Pape; Robt. Page $196.12.½","Proceed to England and other countries","Proceed to the Baltics","Proceed to Portugal","Father and Son, London, July 9, 1806 (2Boxes of cheese for Lucy Paradise, Williamsburg) Iris Madeira, April 3, 1806 (wines) Jolly Sails, Plymouth NC, June 2, 1806 (shad) Sally Nun, Plymouth NC, June 3, 1806 (shad) Laura, Liverpool (England), July 18, 1806 (merchandise) Dispatch, New York, August 19, 1806 (merchandise) Antelope, Windsor NC, March 13 1806 (tar) John and Avice, River Thames, August 1806 (Merchandise) Eagle, Edenton, October 17, 1806 (sugar, white, oak stoves) Dunfries, London, February 24, 1806 (goods, treasures?) Fairplay, Plymouth NC, April 19, 1806 (hhls, hinings) Antelope, Windsor, NC, March 13 1806 (tar) Anne, Windsor NC, October 28, 1806 (staves and turpentine) Judith, Windsor NC, October 16, 1806 General Green, May 31, 1806 (oak staves) Jenny and Sheperdern, Manchester (England), June 2, 1806, (hhds of tobacco) Sally, Salmon Creek, May 1, 1806 (herrings) Insurance on Sally Ann Neptune, Richmond, March 1, 1806 (tobacco) Commerce, February 1806 (salt and c) America, October 9, 1806 (ship, break, flour) John, Richmond, November 1, 1806 (tobacco) Arnick, July 15, 1806 (staves) Lydia, New Bedford, June 3, 1806 Ontario, June 4, 1806 America, Norfolk, October 10, 1806, $1041.59 Bell Savage, June 8, 1806 (accounts) Robt. Barclay, September 1806 (accounts) Commerce, April 26, 1806 (accounts) Mt. Vernon, Rotterdam, September 24, 1806 (insurance) Atlantic, London, August 1806 (tobacco) Regulator, Plymouth NC, March 28, 1806 (turpentine, tar, sugar) April 16, 1816 (rum) Judith, Windsor NC, March 31, 1806 Commerce, New Bedford, February 22, 1806 (staves) Army, Plymouth, March 5, 1806 Mary, Richmond, April 19, 1806 Mt. Vernon, December 22, 1806 (freight account) Mt Vernon, December16, 1806 (cider, food) Mt. Vernon, December 16, 1806 (oil, beef, etc) Mt. Vernon, October 11, 1806 (navy, bread) Brig George, November 19, 1806 Averick, August 6, 1806 (general account) Fredice, May 1795 (pitch) Sally, Petersburg, June 16, 1795 (tobacco) Flora and Betsy, July 1, 1806 (tobacco) Grey Hound, Plymouth NC, May 7 1806, (pork and turpentine) James Smith, John Coke, Carterise December 5, 1806 (pipe staves inspected from and consigned to Richard Blow) Neptune: October 13 1806 Oak Boards, inspected","Ship Antelope's cargo much damaged, public sale will be had at Calais, and results sent to Mr. Barksdale towards claim and insurance. Blow's tobacco was on Antelope","Discusses current prices of cotton, coffee, tobacco; claims of cargo of Antelope further discussed","Re: settlement of property of Baird's; see also:Box 30","Trade dull: Received bills of lading for Blow's tobacco","Re: turpentine of General Carney's shipped to him, can't buy a horse for Carney as price is 1,000 guineas for either horse he wants. Await Carney's orders; sent him books he wished by Captain Baird; have sent Blow average for loses on Antelope. Son, William, is at school in Reading.","Partners in House of Lamb \u0026 Younger were James Brown, Richmond, Virginia and John Lamb \u0026 John Younger, London; upon death of Mr. Lamb, survivors have admitted J. C. Wardrop as a partner","Re: mistake in shipment of tobacco","Sent 16 quarters [unclear?] 1736 of beef for sale","Re: cargo for ship Globe","Re: pork sent Blow for sale","Tobacco manifests sent for ship Industry for Liverpool and 2 parcels of newspapers for John Hunter","Ship Globe now loading","Re: his debts and how to collect from C. Braxton","Act bills of lading for tobacco, gives current prices of wheat and flour per barrel","Prices current","Discusses dropping prices for turpentine, flour, tobacco better","Re: collection due him","Re: bills of lading for London firms, tobacco sales","Re: tar shipped to Blow; wishes flour in return","Re: cost of ship to take tobacco to France","Re: collections-wishes rum sent to him","Re: suit Ladd v. Strange","Re: debt owed to him by Captain Micks","Re: pork shipped to Blow","Has leased for 10 years furnished place 5 miles from Rayall Exchange, sending Mrs. Blow shoes","Re: loading of Mount Vernon","Bill of lading for fish sent, to Richard Blow, Portsmouth","Printed; business conditions, current prices of cotton, turpentine, tobacco, flour, rice, staves there","$ 100 Virginia currency","Damages to anchors of his ship","Re: cargo of tobacco and possibly flour for the ship General Green","Pork and turpentine to be shipped to Blow aboard the ship Grey Hound for General Carney's account","Bills of lading for tobacco aboard ships Betsy and Nancy","Re: cargo of tobacco for Bell Savage","Re: a ship for Rotterdam","Inquiry about father and letters to him","Has received letters from his father. Was on a Prussian ship carried into Portsmouth and condemned because he came out of a French Port that was blockaded","Discusses business with Blow; amounts due him for merchandise and amounts due Blow for tobacco sent to Calais and Dunkirk (France) per ship Antelope","Tar and turpentine sent on ship The Planter have been sold. Inform General Carney that neither of the horses he wants he can get now. Gives names of other horses which he thinks he can buy once the season is over here: Whiskey, Coreador, Beningborough, and Citizen","Sending down tobacco for ship Flora, Portsmouth","Re: shipment from Virginia, of salt, current prices there","Re: to money he had received due Dr. Hall from Carter Braxton","Re: cargo of staves","\"at the request of Col. Nathaniel Burwell I have shipped on Sloop George 3 trunks, 1Box, and 1 bundle to your care which you will please keep until they are called for by the Reverend John V. Wylie.\"","Ship America, in port will send down to you, she is 287 ton [burden?], can carry 350 hhds and storage of staves to any port in Great Britain","Where is his tobacco? Has price in London fallen?","Ship Mary E. Wright, has been carried into Germany and condemned as prize; ask H. to get $ 9000 insured on her, world conditions affecting prices of product sent over","Wishes 50 sacks of salt","Re: shipment of herrings","Gives ship America's account held in high regard by the ship owners here; discusses conditions between Russia and France, not good","Have to go down tomorrow to the wreck of ship The Shepherdess. Do you have any goods aboard?","Wish 4 bbls of crab cider","Expect ship General Greene owned by Tobias Lard \u0026 Co. of Kennebunk from Liverpool; could a cargo of staves be procured at your place for return voyage","Re: letters he should have received","Re: payments for staves and sugar","Re: change in ownership and management of the 8 ferries, opposed to incorporating; will you influence Richmond legislators to this effect?","Discusses trade and changes for selling Petersburg and Richmond goods, gives estimate of general market for tobacco, sugar, cotton, etc.","Business settlements with Blow","76 items","22 items","25 and 150 items","50 items","1 item","Order for salt","Re: tar sold to Blow","Announces conclusion of a treaty of amity, navigation, and commerce between this country and the USA signed on the 31 [ulto?]","Re: his recent settling in Georgia, prospects, etc.","Re: Blow's suit vs. Gill for debt accrued since 1786","Re: George Blow's marriage and placing him with Tazewell and Jon Cowper to study law; Discusses tobacco business, etc.","Re: damaged flour on ship Alexander","Enclosed copy of condemnation of ship Mary T. Wright","Give freight rates at Norfolk for landing salt from Liverpool (England), also tobacco freight rates","Re: Ships William \u0026 Mary and Paulina and letters due him","Need 1 or 2 small vessels to load at Bermuda Hundred for Falmouth; have 180 hhds tobacco for ship Averick","Re: loading tobacco on ship Niagara","Bill of lading for herrings enclosed","Re: ship Washington's loading; also ship Russell, a very fine, fast sailing copper bottomed ship of 300 tons","Describes splendid entertainment by citizens to the Cavalry and Militia which went from here. I enclose a copy of the toasts, was mortified by his furlough. Tell young George that I hope he will merit the promotion I bestowed on him.","Re: settlement of co-partnership with J. Waldone \u0026 Co.; Blow one of bondsmen","Left British book on Cavalry discipline at Blow's House","Re: Cargo of ship Niagara to Great Britain","Discussion of ship's journey down James to Norfolk [Caffin was mate for ship Albright]","Re: recovering money from Carter Braxton","Writes of wife, Mary's death","Refers to Dudley's wife's death [Mrs. Hall is Lucy]. Says Portsmouth has been upset over aggressions of British Ships of war; an army in our streets, houses, etc. Business is stagnated","Re: cargo of salt or tobacco","Wishes freight for London, or Liverpool","Wishes his Gosport property sold","Wishes to know prices","Re: cargo of staves","Re: cargo of salt from Liverpool and prospect of tobacco on return","Hopes Blow has sold fish for him","Captain Barney of ship Argus sailed for Hobbs Hole, Virginia, for tobacco","Re: cargo of ship Washington","Prices current given in detail","Re: problems of cargo and men for ships","Re: how to pay his debts","Ships Neptune and Reward here","Terms for ship May en route to Continent","Wishes freight for ship Russell","Wishes 100 lbs of bacon, hams and candles sent to him. There is an opening for a retail store on York River","Freight received from Blow via sloop Little Jim; salt","Re: Sale of fish","Ship Averick, tobacco cargo lost, no insurance on ship. Eight of the hams which Mrs. Blow sent, saved. Thinks there will be no war between England and U.S.","Gives dimensions of Dismal Swamp Canal lock[?]. Detailed letter.","Re: Shipment of tobacco to Blow","Asking for position of book keeper in U.S. Bank","Wishes oder of general merchandise sent","Re: Fish he sold; large grain crops here and quantity of lumber of every kind","Having sale on 22nd","Re: Pitch stored with Blow","Introducing Col. Wm. Fontaine of Hanover, who has a considerable interest in the Dismal Swamp Canal.","Order for general goods.","Notifying re: suit filed","Personal Letter; sends love to \"Aunt\"","Cash scarce; trade dull","£ 802.3.-","£ 883.4.8 3/4","£ 7269.13.5 \"Debts due from the Store: Norfolk Store; Littleton Lamir; James Dunlop \u0026 Co.; Butts Birds[srpey?]; Isaac Andrews; Allen Hines; John Berryman; £ 4898. - 9 1/2 / £ 2371.12.7 1/2","165 items","Re: Letters he had asked Blow to forward to England to Mr. Rennolds","Sending $ 54.50 in [unlcear?]loans for payment for flour, etc.","Order for garden seeds","Re: Commission merchants, Treble, Spe[unclear?] \u0026 Co., of [Nantz?]","Re: Deed of trust to secure[?] Blow","Wishes to pay General Thomas Blount, Member of Congress, some money; wishes Blow to [unclear?]","Introducing F. Le Roy of Nantz","Re: Cargo of corn and effects of cargo on its outcome","Re: Whiskey and brandy to go to Charles Carter of Shirley Plantation","Re: problems of present embargo on his corn","Re: Money he owes Blow","Re: Prospects of freight should embargo be lifted","Wishes ship Belle Savage for cargo, for Liverpool","Re: Political Situation in Spain \u0026 France [Refers to the Napoleonic Wars]","Sending down corn \u0026 tobacco for shipment","Wishes Blow to sell enslaved persons for Drew, even at $ 30.00; needs money at once","64 items","Hopes beef and candles sent to Blow can be disposed of as embargo is partially repealed.","Sending ship down to be loaded with cargo for anywhere except to North of Europe. Ship American built. Ship bringing down building stone.","Send salt to him at once","Re: shipment of corn and tobacco","Re: Need salt at once","Re: Salt","Re: Ship Washington en route to Norfolk for corn and flour","Re: Bills owned them","Gives current prices of tobacco","General conditions discussed","Re: Cargo of ship Columbia","Re: Staves","Discusses affairs abroad. Wishes Blow to sell salt at City Point.","Re: Wine from Madeira","Re: Freight desired for ship Columbia to England","Wishes ship for his tobacco. Address him at White Chimney's, Caroline County","Tobacco bringing good prices here","Wishes Blow to advertise his ship Mary Ann for freight for Europe. Must avoid Amsterdam or any place under French domination. Ship able to take tobacco, cotton, or hogsheads.","Have ship ready in a few weeks for freight to Europe. Can Blow secure freights?","Problem as to ship. Has tobacco ready for Europe","Can fill up another ship with flour","Re: Sale of his Gosport lots by Blow \u0026 his debts.","Refers to his cargo of lour, etc. now ready","Has hogshead staves instead of barrel staves at landing","Have bt. 10,000 barrel staves and leave at once; will send rough staves down on another lighter. This will complete my contract with you","Sent 5000 barrel staves per the lightman","Sending Blow rough hhds. staves","Awaiting craft to send 7 hhds of tobacco down. Hope you have shipped out the 15hhds with you aboard the Pocahontas","Wish to have price of bacon and brandy","Re: Ship for Dublin and freight cost","Send candles to me at Washington","Re: Freight for ship Washington out of Norfolk","Enc. Charter Party for ship Nancy","Is concerned about vice around his residence , etc. Wishes Blow to have law change this situation","Re: Barrel staves","Ship Columbia from Tappahannock to Liverpool with freight of staves or tobacco. Ship Mary Ann sailed ysterday for Charleston for freight","Re: Staves and undressed wood","Re: Tobacco freight","Tobacco on ship Alexander for Falmouth and England or Ireland","Barrell staves on board brig Catherine","Passage wanted to Cork, Ireland or England","Business accounts of ship Alexander","Sends letters for Richard Blow (her father-in-law) to send to her mother, Mrs. Waller, in Williamsburg","Wishes small vessel for his freight","Ship Union, belonging to us expected from Cadiz (Spain). Wish freight for her.","Will take inventory of store goods by September 1st and balance books.","Discusses current prices of hemp and accounts of ship Columbia","Re: President's proclamation. Gives current prices of tobacco and flour.","Has white oak hhds and red oak hhds and 150 lbs. bee's wax to sell","Has contracted for small ships to take his tobacco to port north of Gothenburg (Sweden) or to the south of Lisbon (Portugal). Blow's rate of freight too high. Need Blow's advice about proper paper for clearing ship, etc.","Wishes advice of Blow for marketing goods in New York","Re: Small debts and lack of news as to her son's whereabouts","Re: Shipment of hemp","Cargo of tobacco is intended for continent. Blow will get French consul's certif. for Hatcher","Re: Suit","Notice of board meeting to be held in 12th.","For 12 different ships","6 items","50 items","Details an agreement between Hatcher and Blow for freight on ship Mary Ann, to discharge cargo in British Isles, Spain, Portugal, Canary or Western Islands. To be allowed 50 days to load and discharge and call for orders. Tobacco freight.","Duty Bonds not paid in bank, by law, will be put in suit. Request merchants of Norfolk to have their bonds adjusted in bank","Re: discusses loading of the ship Mary Ann and bills of lading.","Continuation of business of loading ship Mary Ann","Discussing Hatcher's business ventures abroad: Hatcher's shipping of tobacco abroad. Details of necessary papers to be taken by the ship and to be used to different countries.","Acknowledges proposals of Brown \u0026 Rives","Re: Ship Mary Ann","Discussing shipment of good to Europe: Freight for ships Columbia and Mary Ann","Discussing the election of Richard Blow as director of the Bank of the United States for a one-year term [Oliphant was chashier of bank]","Certificate for $ 2794.51 for 30 hhds tobacco [unclear?] by Blow","Re: concerning political actions of the U.S. Congress: refers to \"ultimate fate of Mason's resolutions\" in Congress","Re: business of ships abroad, Mary Ann and Columbia","Re: tobacco aboard the ship Mary Ann","Re: Mary Ann cargo and departure","Discussing the positions of the French: French near border of Portugal now","Loads of tobacco of the ship Mary Ann","Current price of tobacco. Refers to \"Mr. Masons bill passing in the Senate and small vessels will immediately be wanted for Britain and Ireland\"","Discusses ships' destinations and cargos: problems of loading the Mary Ann; disagreement between Hatcher and Blow","Mary Ann destinations, cargo, etc.","Re: Furniture sent to Blow for sale in 1809. Please return if not sold","Agreement between Blow \u0026 Hatcher for ship Mary Ann's cargo","Need small vessel for overseas trade","Barksdale's son is en route to Norfolk from London, to study in the U.S. Has chosen Law as his profession, wishes Blow to encourage and supervise William. Mr. Hill's [unclear] has returned here and demands pay for training Hill's horses (\"fillies\")","Wishes Blow to get vessel for his tobacco","Discusses sailing across the Atlantic, heavily armed: \"on April 1st was boarded by a French Privateer and plundered of all our clothes, money, everything moveable. Was Brig 20 guns, 150 men\"","30 hhds. of tobacco for Juno","Re: tobacco for ships Juno and Washington.","Corn sent to Blow by ship Sisters","Her [unclear?] son estate in Virginia [largely illegible]","Sending 225 bhls. of tar to Blow for sale; asks prize of staves (white oak or red oak)","Ship delayed; will send in 3 weeks","Shipping tobacco","His ship Industry en route to Blow for freight; prefer a freight to Lisbon (Portugal) or Cadiz (Spain); Insurance to England very high for small vessel; maybe West Indies would be wiser.","Distressed at no news from his ships or from William [Drew]. Addresses Blow as \"kind relative\"","Sending ship Mary Ann to New York for freight as cheaper rate than Norfolk","Requests Blow to return invoice of furniture to him as he is loading for So[uth?] America","Asks for his account and prices for freights at Alexandria, Norfolk, etc.","Re: fish sent to Blow for sale","Re: African-Americans in prison there and prices for wheat, corn.","Still concerned over fate of her son Thomas","Reports death of John Rogers. His son-in-law, Samuel Nightingale, is admin. of estate","Vessels [unclear?] here","[Blow had been guardian of Davis]","Inquiring if M. Triplett, lately from Cadiz (Spain) is there to purchase flour for the British Army in Spain","Re: Account of Nathaniel Burwell","Re: Estate of his father-in-law, John Rogers","Dissatisfied with Mr. Foster who has delayed building a ship for him. Asks Blow to see about it for him","Re: Burwell's salt order","Re: newspaper subscription of The Herald","Asks settlement for turpentine","Has not received his letter","Has two ships ready by November and December","Sending load of staves to Blow","Hear Napoleon Bonaparte has rescinded his decree and ordered the release of all American property under adjudication in his dominion (goods and prisoners?).","Recommends Thomas J. Allen, Commission Merchant, Baltimore to Blow's attention","Re: Discussing the detention of vessels in Cadiz Bay","Re: Blow's payments due","Sale of fish to Blow","Sending 86 hams and 3 bhls. Turpentine for sale. Would like [unclear?] of salt","Directions for goods to be sent to him","Inquiring about the price of Liverpool salt and Spanish brandy","Remittance and sale of salt","Sloop Exchange bringing 12 [unclear?] white oak staves to Blow","Little chance of flour cargo; same (some?) tobacco","Cargo of ship Hunter in Virginia waters, now desiring wheat and flour","Tobacco shipment is ready for sending to Bordeaux or port in Bay of Biscay (France)","Wishes news of departure of ship Mary Ann for Europe. Are bonnets all sold and what prospect is there for the Columbia's salt? Expecting ship Nancy soon.","55 hhds. tobacco shipped to Blow","Re: valuations of ships and averages charged at Greenock","Has not sold Blow's Spanish [Brown?] yet.","Sending load of staves","Ship Averick loading tobacco and cotton for London","Re: payments due from Blow","Acknowledges hams sent to him; wishes news of his son, William, who went to Virginia recently","Re: Bow's ship Nancy in France, insurance etc.","Ship Nancy has arrived. Discussing the \"present officers decline all [risquer?] to France: A few days will determine England's steps…\"","Wishes price of ground allum salt; also price of flour and old whisky","Wishes vessel of 180 to 250 hhds to load for Liverpool direct.","Staves hard to get right now","Have 400 ton ship and wish cargo from Norfolk","Contract for outgoing ship to Europe","Glad Blow secured vessel for cargo aboard","Re: fish sold to Blow; also admin. of his bother's estate","Insurance of ship; wishes price of [unclear?] goods incl. bristles","For ships Catherine, Freyheit, Pindur, Fredonia, Juno, and the Columbia.","For ships Washington, Rachel and Mary, Mary Ann, Jersey Blue, Sally, Planter, and the Nancy with tobacco accounts.","Sending Blow a load of staves","Tobacco ready for ship Betsy","Tobacco shipment ready for ship Unity","Shipment of sperm (whale) oil and problems about it","Re: discussing a shipment of tobacco for the Betsy","Introducing Capt. Joel Thorp to Blow","Re: Sale of fish","Introducing J. K. Townsend of Townsend \u0026 White, New York","Re: flour from Lisbon (Portugal)","Blow appointed agent of the Trustees of the [late?] Bank of the United States","Have new ship of 300 tns ready in 6 weeks and would like freight in Virginia for her.","4 hhds. of tobacco on board of ship Aberdeen","Draft on Blow, etc.","Has about 300 bhls. flour for sale. Advise.","Directions to Cat. Russell from Liverpoole in case Non-Intercourse Act going into effect. Discusses U.S. Government problems about foreign trade","Current prices of tobacco and flour given","Discusses financial transactions: transfers 2 shares of stock into Bank of Virginia to Blow","Ship has arrived and experiencing government entanglements: ship Mary Ann here now and whether she can clear after February orders by Government. Keep him posted as to chance of freight to any port of Europe in case of U.S. change of orders","Requests remittance for wines ordered by Messrs. Burwell \u0026 Pages.","Has candles and twisted horse manes suitable for matresses for sale. Like to know where ship St. Chuthbert is.","Discusses political entanglement and shipping: \"Non-Intercourse laws have vanished and all our expectations now is that Congress will adjourn in 10 or 12 days….\" How are vessels there now?","Has about 300 bhls. Herring fish for sale","Shipping business: Capt. Allen of schooner Hero looking for business there","Flour for sale and price he is willing to take for it.","Current prices for tobacco and flour.","12 bags horse manes sent to Blow for sale.","Re: his order for Madeira wines","Has a vessel for sale; gives minute detailes and description of her and price asked.","Can furnish red oak staves at $ 18 per M.","Gives Golsborough family genealogy","Re: Ship Nancy","Sending his son home.","Has new ship of 360 tons available to Bow. Expects ship Ann Alexander soon and wishes business for her","Re: business with Wm. Barksdale for son's money.","Re: flour shipped to London and insurance for it","Re: Rogers estate; ship Mary Ann waits for cargo from Bow; Dull times in foreign freights","Business dull for all kinds of vessels.","Death of Mr. Pallak; he left no will; Estate of $ 35,000 or $ 45,000 goes to his brother Allan.","Suit between him and George Keckie. Refers to Mr. Wickham as counsel","Business payments discussed","Pallack estate and payments","Has St. Petersburg Russian hemp for sale. Can Blow use any?","Business between the two.","Asks Blow to give ship Tracta[?] 10 or 15 bhls. of their tobacco in storage.","Payments and shipping matters: sends bill for still sent to Bow","Roger's estate payments due from Blow. Wishes freight of corn for ship Mary Ann.","Capt. Robinson needs help to obtain a consular certificate","Payment for 12 bales of hair.","Invoice for hats.","Step-daughter married Robert Goldsborogh; Divorced in 1804, child, a male, living on Eastern Shore with grandmother now. Problems of guardianship. Re: will, if there was one etc.","Wishes 80 bhls of herrings","Wishes Blow to collect from Josiah Hunter's estate of Great Bridge, Virginia; Mrs. Elizabeth Hunter, Admin.","Sending new ship down. Wishes freight, Ann Alexander, has not arrived yet. Will send her to Blow at once","Ship Augustus sent to Blow for freight; gives curent prices of corn, tobacco, hemp","Mary Ann dispatched to you for freight to Lisbon (Portufal), Ireland or Liverpool (England)","Please remit for tobaco sold Blow","Freight for ship Augustus near ready, will send drum to Blow for Liverpool.","Ship Augustus will carry 550 hhds tobacco. Staves are plentiful now; Have plans for loading ship Mary Ann with flour for Liverpool.","Ship Augustus and ship Mary Ann loading","No offer for ship Independence as yet. Lays idle here. What do you think of freight for Cadiz (Spain) or Lisbon (Portugal) of flour? Ship Silver Grey has loaded for these ports; ship Powhatan bound for London left City Point.","Cannot dispense of barrel staves you bought of Lewis at the Bridge","Four ships availabe, except to Spain and Portugal","Ship Euphratis owned by C. Grinnell, James Howland and myself: no prospect of freigh; Will send to you if desired; about 2 years old and 365 tons.","Wish business for new ship","Remit for staves","Cargo to Ireland, Liverpool (England), etc.","[Belfield \u0026 Hicksf[?]d men same as Emporia, Virginia in 19th and 20th century]","Shipping questions about transportation abilities of ships: What prospects will ship Mary Ann have for freight at Norfolk? She can carry 300 hhds of tobacco","Wishes to sell circa 400 bhls of pork; willing to barter with debtors in Fredericksbug, Port Royal, Tappahannock, Dunkirk, etc.","Since arriving I find that dispute with Great Britain will be amicably settled.","Shipping and economic conditions in Europe: No trade here, ice in harbor, will leave at once on ship Euphratis; Questions advisability of freight of staves for West Indies on account of worms; as to timber, for England, after duty and other expenses, little profit; but agrees for Blow to load Euphratis  with timber for England if ship is filled. Prefers freight of tobacco at £ 4.5 for England or Ireland, or corn flour at 9 per bbl for Cadiz, Lisbon or Gibraltar (Spain and Portugal)","Cancel wine order","Shipping conditions and goods: Ships The Powhatan and Fingal? are up for freight; only half a cargo; further discussions about cargo; give current prices for tobacco and flour","Will Blow purchase [unclear?] staves for brig Ann?","Shipping to Europe: Ship Powhatan up for London needs further cargo. Nothing offered for ships Independence or Ann Alexander.","Buy 500 lbs of cable j[?]k for ship Independence at City Point. Give prospects for a cargo.","Re: staves","Ship Fame available","Goods on ship Averick en route to Blow for British port","[Curell was the Captain of the Polly, bound for Norfolk] Bill of Lading; bringing 92 bhls flour from John Hoomer, assigned to Richard Blow with freight at 25 cent per bbl.","Has ship coming soon from England. Wishes cargo.","Need freight and charter for ships Ann Alexander and Independence. Advise.","Re: loading of ship Ann Alexander with staves","Re: cargo of ships Independence and Ann Alexander","Discusses difficult atmosphere in trade, fear of a war if British actions don't change: no prospect as yet for employment for Ann Alexander, Euphrates or Independence. General feeling here that war will ensue if British orders in Council are not soon rescinded","[approximately 100 items]","Schooner Prospect sailing for Norfolk; asks Blow to give any assistance she may need.","Decided to send ship Euphrates to Liverpool (England) with tobacco","Business arrangements for payments, etc.","Sends few goods and a hobby horse Blow had ordered (cost $ 15)","Re: drafts given etc.","Delay in getting cargoes for ships Ann Alexander and Independence, no cotton or tobacco available for ship Euphrates now. Good apple brandy scarce here, gives current prices of tobacco in Richmond","Sending down garden seeds, potatoes and oats for Mrs. Blow for planting, and oats for son George","Re: flour sent","Needs vessel to carry 14 to 18 hundred barrels of flour for Spain; what would a vessel cost? Can money be had of you for bills on London and at what exchange?","Cargo of Betsy \u0026 Mary","As executor of Edw. Cowper estate gives legal details to collect and pay Blow","Check sent for payments due","Letter from John Randolph [in Congress] that an Embargo would be immediately laid. Get off any flour[?] to foreign port at once","Problems if embargo goes into effect","Discusses actions of the U.S. Congress, the trade embargo and their response: a law laying an embargo of 90 days has passed both Houses of Congress. Trust the ship John \u0026 Adam has put out to sea and that you have got rid of any flour","Shipment by Blow of a carriage to him","Re: payments","Problems of flour certificates as schooner Richmond put in to Wilmington, North Carolina, after Lisbon (Portugal) and Cadiz (Spain).","Sends premium for cargo on schooner Richmond and discusses problem of stops at several ports","Re: payments","Re: stock shares taken in Farmers Bank","Has ham and midlings for sale","Commission merchant asking for business","Concerning the account of the ship Ann Alexander","Re: discusses a canal from head of Pasquotank River in North Carolina to head of Elizabeth River and Virginia","Declines to help Blow buy a privateer","Asks for place at bank","Applies for a teller position at the bank","Officers of Farmers Bank, Richard Blow, President","Detailed letter: Terms if Farmers wishes to rent his house as a banking place.","Has set of India Table China which he wishes to sell. You and Capt. Parker have one like it imported at some time. What did he cost you?","Re: deed sent to Robertson in Petersburg","Asks for meeting of Board of Directors for Farmers Bank","Re: note against Benj. P. Hoomes of King \u0026 Queen County, Virginia","Re: sale of cargo of oil","Suggested notice of opening of the branch of Farmers Bank at Norfolk","Has ships empty and ready for cargoes. What prospects in Virginia?","Banking matters: Delays in getting necessary discounts for Bank to begin","Re: shipment of goods and prices: Schooner Richmond at Newbern, North Carolina. Asks Blow to insure her cargo of salt and [unclear?] at $ 5000. Blow valued ship at $ 3000 and cargo at $ 8300. [Blow as president of Marine Insurance Office]","Norfolk: Re: insurance premium for Richmond","Problem of his debt to U.S. Bank and Mr Allmond's endorsements; a suit in [unclear?], to save his two warehouses on Commerce St. and two dwellings on B[unclear?] Street; he asks for loan from Blow. If not, he will be financially ruined.","Ship Richmond has not left here yet","Ship Bedford was damaged in Lynn Haven Bay; asks for assistance for sale and repairs","Continuation and letter of November 22.","Re: ship Bedford See letter of November 22nd.","Cargo of a ship Ann Alexander","Subscribing for shares in Farmers Bank","Applying for cashier's position at the bank","Applying for gr[and?] son, Benj. Pollard, as notary","Applying for position of watchman at bank","Applying for notary at Bank","Applying for job of porter at the bank","Applying for notary at Bank","Job application for watchman","Job application for watchman","Job application for book keeper or discount clerk","Job application","Job application for cashier","Job application","Job application","Job application","Job application","Job application","Job application","Job application","Job applications , 21 letters","Job application for discount clerk","Job application","Recommends Benjamin Pollard for notary","Recommends T. J. Parker for notary","Job application for runner","Job application for porter","Job application for work","Job application as clerk","sold house to Farmer's Bank","Job application for book keeper","Job application for discount clerk","Job application for cashier","Job application","Job application discount clerk","Job application teller","Job application discount clerk","Job application discount clerk","Job application as runner","Job application as runner","Job application as runner","Purchase of shares in Bank","Discusses trouble with British confiscation of vessels at sea: Orders about ship Debby \u0026 Eliza's cargo \"British licenses have risen here very much and cannot be had under $ 1500 and there is great alarm here that the British cruisers will take our vessels that are bound to Southern parts…Insurance for voyage to Lisbon is 17.5 p.c. …\" [War of 1812]","Crates sent to Blow in ship Richmond","Whale cargo of the ship Debby \u0026 Eliza engaged","Duty of oil to be before Congress","Banking and movement of money: advisability of removing specie from Bank out of town. The Virginia Bank has done this already.","Debby \u0026 Eliza chartered for Lisbon if Blow has not chartered her already","[In handwriting of] Blow: Detailed memo of his correspondence with Bridges \u0026 Robertson regarding cargo of Debby \u0026 Eliza and problems encountered by blockades, etc. from 1813 February 5 to 1815 May 20","Discusses politics, shipping difficulties: Re: past cargo of flour for Debby \u0026 Eliza \"considerable fervor pervades our city especially the Legislature = who are this instant organizing a plan of defense for your Borough and will probably order out 3000 men forthwith\"","Has flour for available","Difficulties of getting flour down to Blow","Re: problems getting flour to Blow; \"excitement of arrival of troops for Richmond and Manchester on way to Norfolk for your protection\"","Re: his chartering of ships Debby \u0026 Eliza, Z[unclear]; ship Algernon, lost at Cape Hatteras, was insured fully","Ship Two Marys entering Chesapeake Bay was met (stopped and boarded) by British fleet under Admiral Warren, had her register and declare different ports…uncertainty about vessels being permitted to go out and impediment re ingress of vessels.","Blockade and how long it will last","Sending flour for ship Debby \u0026 Eliza via ship Catherine","Continuation of problems of getting flour cargo down for Debby \u0026 Eliza","\"The blockade has had a serious effects here. Flour has fallen 2 1/3 per barrel.\"","Sending 200 bhls flour by Martha Ann for Debby \u0026 Eliza cargo","Do not send Debby \u0026 Eliza out of port until blockade is lifted or assurance from British that licensed vessels will be permitted to proceed","Thinks blockade will soon be lifted and ship Debby \u0026 Eliza can get out","Sending flour for ship Debby \u0026 Eliza","Re: discussing the British blockage, the embargo and cargo for his vessels","Nat. Clanton, Wm. Peter, Wm. Comm[unclear?] $ 150.15 [unclear?] of Virginia; land formerly property of Walter Gilliam deceased of 1272/3 acres","Gives Blow permission to appoint Director of Farmer's Bank in his place","Power given to Blow to sell cargo of May Ann (800 bu. salt). Wishes 270 bhls flour sent to him","James Geddy signed acknowledged loan of $ 30 from Baron.","Problems of blockade, etc.; Bills of Lading","Concerning the removal of R. Blow as president of Farmers Bank, and five letters concerning Farmers Bank.","Wishes herings sent by packet to Williamsburg","Discusses ship Powhatan's departure from City Point: please furnish Captain with what he needs","Citizen's of Portsmouth sent $ 700.81 for relief of sufferers by the late fire; note of thanks","Returns his 5 volumes of Helvetius","Charter of ship Victory","Cargoes of ships Debby \u0026 Eliza and Richmond","Blow was agent for ship Victory of New Bedford - to receive load of tobacco at City Point","Re: ships and tobacco shipments: Debby \u0026 Eliza to Rhoads with tobacco and cotton; ship Augustus; ship Richmond; ship Edward Bartin","Re: ship the Victory; many British vessels at City Point and Bermuda Hundred","Discusses losses due to late war.","Re: commission business","Sent 1600 staves to Blow","Purchase of boat","Re: Debby \u0026 Eliza; rates of exchange","Ship Augustus cargo full","Re: ship Richmond cargo of tobacco for Richmond","Primarily concerning his shipping trade","Re: concerning various ships owned by Blow: Debby \u0026 Eliza, Richmond, cargoes; Ship Powhatan","Ship Richmond's account","Wishes shingles","Re: ship Richmond","Re: ship Richmond cargo of tobacco and staves","Re: staves and flour","Fire in Petersburg destroyed half the town, about 300 houses. His counting house was saved","Ship Augustus cargo","Re: Blow's debt to Bank","For building the [unclear?]","Primarily concerns his sea shipping trade","Re: ship Edward Barten's cargo","Re: Shipment in Edw. Bardin","Re: furnishing brig Charles Fourcett en route to Bermuda Hundred for tobacco and staves","Ship Ceres has not arrived at City Point","Re: cargo of Ceres, Edward Bordin, and Alexander for City Point","Re: Edward Bardin, Ceres, Debby \u0026 Eliza","Re: shipped of fish thru the Canal to you, will ship shad [type of fish] for family use the last of this month","(see April 12 letter)","Re: ship Augustus","Re: Humph Hathaway and his cargo","Re: Ship Ceres from City Point to Rotterdam with tobacco; Re: ship Debby \u0026 Eliza; Re: ship Edward Bordin","Re: Edward Bordin to Liverpool with tobacco","Re: ship Victoria for Europe","Primarily concerns his shipping trade","Re: freight rates","Re: falling freight rates","Re: Ship Debby \u0026 Eliza's flour cargo","Re: Cargo ofships Debby \u0026 Eliza and Baltie for Liverpool (England), Scotland and Ireland, freight rates a problem. Mr. Dunlop wished possibly to charter the ship Ceres for Leith.","Re: Mr. Dunlop did not accept ship Ceres as expected. Freight is down, problem of getting ships to take out cargoes.","No sale for Blow's salt","Re:Ship Ceres for Rotterdam and cargo","Concerns the tuition and board for Blow's sons, Robert Richard","Robert and Richard Blow by Aiken \u0026 Brooks, and Books for Robert","Three letters and one resolution document","Re: Financial affairs of Farmer's Bank, scale of loans, debts allowed, etc.","Refers to branches at Petersburg, Lynchburg, etc.","Petty bills of Richard Blow, four letters, and accounts with Neilson \u0026 Neale.","80 items","Re: state of exchange, etc.","Banking business","Re: Accounts","Re: Alleged default in bank, etc.","Cost of kitchen, stable, dailty building and garden $ 428.18","Renewing Charter of Farmer's Bank which will expire 1827; urges renewal and to confer with stockholders as to their opinion.","General conditions of banking.","Legislature wishes detailed statement of expenses of Branches of this bank; asks Mother Bank (Norfolk) to send earliest mail; also list of salaries.","80 items.","4 letters","Re: Branches of Farmer's Bank","Election of Lee as cashier","Re: Cashier","Detailed letter describing Christmas as Tower Hill: Weather very bad, hunting, ice house full of ice, new school at Coman's [?] Well, Sussex; wants daugher, Mary Frances put there. Death of Capt. John R. Mason. Edwin Gray sold off all his estate yesterday. Thomas Gray to manage the Ruffin plantation. Imagine Thomas will buy Edwins land; there will be Grays all around us. Just heard that Captain Wm. Briggs bought Edwin's place, $ 1800.","Repairing the man building and slating kitchen","Paint, lead, etc. $ 84.36","Describing post Civil War life conditions: Reconstruction, \"thievery\" of African-Americans; Fanny (his wife) is teaching 10 pupils; Mary is chief assistant in a large female school here; Aleck has been here. Orange and Alexander R.R. has joined up to the Manasses R.R.","George Blow, Micajah Felts, Adminsitrators; Inventory of App.","$ 6235.20; Divison of Estate to 3 grandchildren: Mary E. Turner, Martha Jordan and Georgia Ann Hines.","Leaves Mary E. Hines his plantation on East side of Austin's branch; leaves Martha Hines his plantation on Wesst side of Austin's branch; [Mary Elizabeth Hines husband was George Hines] George Blow and James Rochelle, executors, Rochelle did not act.; John D. Turner who married Mary, act.","George Blow administrator","Dozens of petty accounts between Richard Blow and merchants, trades, etc.","Field book of line between George Blow, Jr., John Clanton Saldsberry and Nancy Clanton and adjoining [unclear?]","Barham's Tract…183+ acres sold at $ 5 per acre. Plat of Barham Wren's land and north side of Racoon Swamp by Wm. Darbie of which this is an exact copy - total acres 345.","Number of packages consigend to [names from Williamsburg, Petersburg, Yorktown, Burwell's Ferry, Hanover]","Original field notes of a Road from Bla[?]'s Mill to Sussex Coutr House chained by Joseph Clanton","£ 1409.9.10 1/2 : long listing","Re: Suit Blow \u0026 Oldham trading as merchants at South Quay, Nansemond County. Each to put up £ 400 V.Cur. and going under firm name of Baker, Oldham \u0026 Blow and to continue throgh the War. In 3 months Oldham died. Firm continued as Baker \u0026 Blow. Store began at Pitch Landing, North Carolina. Other stores were established at Petersburg under firm name of Blow \u0026 Barksdale in 1782.","Answer of Blow refers to the year 1793","Tobacco imanifests for various ships; invoices of tobacco to Wm. Blow at Dunkirk; Invoices to Petersburg Store.","[torn at date] Re: Blow \u0026 Barksdale accounts and ship Flying Jennie 's Cargo","Ships Portsmouth, Grand Duke, [unclear?], Mt. Vernon","[7 items]","Re: Settlement of father's estate","A personal letter about her son, John, who was employed by Freeland \u0026 Gillis in Petersburg. Sent down to Williamsburg on business stayed at the Eagle Tavern. [Mrs. Taylor was a sister of Robert H. Walker]","Re: Goods shipped to him from Lamb \u0026 Younger, London. Requests Blow to attend the Customs and have goods sent up to him as soon as he can. Goods came in the America.","Re: Blow's subscription to the Virginia Gazette for 1800 and 1801","Has sent down 4 hhds. tobacco to Blow.","Re: wine for his father. Asks it to be sent to Alexandria c/o Jenny \u0026 Graham or some person who does business for his father.","Also, letter of March 1 1803 from Cropper, P[unclear?] \u0026 Co., Liverpool","Ship Thomas Wilson, freight bill: 1 case containing a Piano Forte \"for Hon. Samuel Tyler, Judge of Court of Chancery in Williamsburg\"","Re: A Disagreement between Arthur Hope and Blow. Hope had deposited funds with Blow for purpose of Blow investing for him in Bank Stock. Wirt advises Blow to agree to a committee of 3 men to settle rather than go into court.","Acknowledges tobacco sent over by Mrs. Lucy Paradise per The Sheffield. According to Mrs. Paradise's desire we are sending 2 [ch___s?] marked \"LLP1.2\" Bills of Lading sent to Blow at her request. \"She is miserably in debt\"","Has established a printing office in Norfolk with Daniel Baxter. Solicits Blow's goodwill and business.","Re: tobacco she had shipped to Reynolds in Liverpool (see letter of July 12, 1806).","Wishes to employ a tutor to live in his house. Enclose advertisement for same to be put in The Herald. Wishes a mentor in Latin, French but must have one good on Arithmetic and English. Say £ 50 or £ 60 for English teacher and £ 70 or so for language teacher.","His opinion of western lands, 1st rate land sells at $ 20 to $ 30 and 2nd rate at $ 10. Does not wish to settle out here.","Regulations as to conduct: Divine Services, Reveille, etc.","Will not come to Norfolk until yellow fever is over or is prudent to come. Keep him informed.","Bills rendered for postage","Bill for books (listed) $28","Bill","Bill for books (listed)","Appeals to Blow to assist him. He is a British subject and \"confined in jail and then to be sold as a slave for the benefit of the state of Virginia.\" Gives his life history and tells how he a came to America at 3 years old.","Inscription to be put on gravestone of Marie Semple, daughter of James Semple and Joanna his wife, daughter of Doctor William McKenzie, dec'd. Born August 16, 1809 and died November 12th 1810. Note from Semple to Blow with directions for sending stone to Cobham or to the Bay warehouse in Surry or upper end Isle of Wight County.","January 16, 1801, Lee Hall, Portsmouth, to Richard Blow, Norfolk. Asks for Blow's assistance so he can obtain a job as a clerk in the Navy Yard at Gosport. January 26, 1801, Congressman Sam W. Dana, Washington DC, to Lee Hall. Discussing a possible job position for Hall. 1804 and 1805, Sam Lord, New York, to Dr. Lee Hall, Portsmouth.","6 pieces","Requests Blow's influences in procuring his appointment as cleark in Public Navy Yard in Gosport","Recommending Dr. Hall to be Clerk of Gosport Navy Yard","Re: Medicine ordered by Hall","A teacher, will return to Portsmouth if conditions seem good","Measures taken to prevent interruption of the commerce of tobacco have had full success.","Suit between Vaughan and Baker \u0026 Blow; he will represent Baker \u0026 Blow.","Re: Inquiring about books sent to Mr. Thomas Jefferson.","Inquires about M. Davis [Augustine] establishing a printing press in the city.","Goods delivered at Capital Landing","Bill of Lading for his tobacco","Encloses letter to London","Petitions re: governorship. Refers to \"Cousin Sam Briggs\" being in Richmond","Fragment of drawing of houses and streets in Petersburg [in handwriting of Richard Blow]: Appomattox River, Tabbs Branch, Brick House [Run?] (all near Blandford)","Memo for [watchwork?]","Ballast Office, London; John Longman \u0026 others, London","(8 items)","(2 items)","Re: shingles","[Drugs?]","Business Correspondence regarding ship Monmouth from Bordeaux and problems encountered; also references to ship America (10 pieces)","Gives news that daughter Patsy will marry Dr. Gray on 26th","Letter from Capt. Blow to his daughter Lizzie (1864); and letter from a nephew, Norfolk, to Capt. Blow (1880) regarding sale of part of the \"Old Place\" in Southampton County."],"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."],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center"],"names_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center"],"language_ssim":["English"],"total_component_count_is":4038,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-06-23T07:49:03.421Z","collection":{"numFound":1,"start":0,"numFoundExact":true,"docs":[{"id":"viw_repositories_2_resources_9297","ead_ssi":"viw_repositories_2_resources_9297","_root_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_9297","_nest_parent_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_9297","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/WM/repositories_2_resources_9297.xml","title_filing_ssi":"Blow, Richard, Papers","title_ssm":["Richard Blow Papers"],"title_tesim":["Richard Blow Papers"],"unitdate_ssm":["1772-1872"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1772-1872"],"normalized_date_ssm":["1772/1872"],"normalized_title_ssm":["Richard Blow Papers, 1772/1872"],"text":["Richard Blow Papers, 1772/1872","Mss. 65 B625","/repositories/2/resources/9297","Dismal Swamp Canal","Williamsburg (Va.)--History--18th century","Banks and banking--Virginia--History--19th century","Canals--Southern States","Embargo, 1807-1809","Horses--North Carolina","Horses--Virginia","Legal documents","Merchants--Great Britain","Merchants--North Carolina--History--18th century","Merchants--North Carolina--History--19th century","Merchants--Virginia--History--18th century","Merchants--Virginia--History--19th century","Merchants--Virginia--Nansemond County","Merchants--Virginia--Petersburg","Merchants--Virginia--Sussex County","Merchants--West Indies","Plantation life--Virginia","Plantations","Slavery--Virginia--18th century","Slavery--Virginia--19th century","Tobacco--Southern States--History--18th century","United States--History--War of 1812","Whiskey Rebellion, Pa., 1794","Correspondence","Financial records","Invoices","Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.","The collection is arranged chronologically.","Richard Blow (1746-1833) was a native of Southampton County, Va. He was born in 1746, the son of Samuel Blow and Martha (Drew) Blow. He married Frances Wright in 1786. He owned \"Tower Hill,\" plantation in Sussex County, Va. and was a partner in stores operated in Virginia and North Carolina. He furnished ships to trade American goods abroad. He was the first president of the Farmers Bank of Norfolk and was president of the Dismal Swamp Canal Company. Blow died in Portsmouth, Virginia.","Blow Family Papers (Mss. 65 B63), Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary; and Richard Blow Papers (PH 28), Rockefeller Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.","Mss. 2008.18 Blow Family Genealogy","Papers, 1772-1872, of the Blow family. Chiefly business papers, 1772-1820, of Richard Blow of Portsmouth and \"Tower Hill,\" Sussex County, Va. and his son George Blow, Sr. and George Blow, Jr. of 'Tower Hill' and Williamsburg, Va. Richard Blow was a partner in stores in Virginia and North Carolina (trading as Richard Blow and Co., Briggs \u0026 Blow, Baker \u0026 Blow [South Quay, Nansemond County, Va.], Blow \u0026 Barksdale [Petersburg, Va.], and Blow and Scammel). He was also a plantation owner that operated in part by labor of enslaved persons. He shipped the goods produced by the plantation by sea, often to European markets. His correspondence and papers during this period provide a model source on plantation management, sea trade, trade during the American Revolution, and trade during the War of 1812. Includes correspondence, plantation accounts, ship accounts, and legal papers.","Subjects covered in the collection include trade, tobacco, prices, Whiskey Rebellion, thoroughbred horses, banking (Bank of the United States and Farmers Bank of Norfolk), Dismal Swamp Canal, the Embargo of 1807-1809, and the War of 1812. There are letters from merchants in Great Britain and in the West Indies.","Re: Prices for tobacco, salt, hogs, to be bought in that are area","4 invoices for miscellaneous goods","15 invoices for miscellaneous goods","Re: Goods shipped from London","8 invoices for Miscellaneous goods","Account book kept at Sussex Court and Southampton Court (56 pp.); Cash memo book of Richard Blow (Tobacco accounts, collections, etc.)","7 invoices","Invoice","4 items","3 invoices","2 items","Letter relates to selling salt, tobacco and escaping enemy ships, etc. [Hines was the nephew of Richard Blow and in business with him. See South Quay Store references in Blow Family Papers Index]","Property adjacent Davis, [Welch ?], Cary \u0026 Edards \u0026 [Tynes?]","Property near Cedar Island on Lawn's Creek to Brantley's Landing to Welshe's spring branch","Bought of various people tobacco, cloth, china, etc.","Re: Invoices of goods sent from Glasgow","Re: 6 items","(postage)","Letter and petty account","Re: tobacco","3 items","Deed from from Williamson to Land, and deed from Land to Land","Re: Purchasing vessels at Charlestown, will bring back salt","Re: Shipment of iron","Invoice","As well as other accounts with Blow. Ships mentioned are Ranger, Grapevine, Race Horse","Re: Business dealings","Boston sales after she was wrecked[?]","Anthony Diggs, builder, £ 90.656.19.3","13 pp.","1782-1789 (16 pp)","14 silver buttons at £ 4.5.1. [Waddell was the son of Wm. Waddell of Williamsburg, a jeweller and son-in-law of James Geddy II]","Counting room, lumber house, painting, etc.","Complaints of quality of tobacco shipped to him from South Quay, Pitch Landing and Petersburg, gives problems of trading and selling to Dutch, Danish and English - gives prices current of rum, sugar, coffee, humth, hoops, salt tow, etc. Letter gives details of economy in West Indies.","Says Blow's ships Nonpareil and Jenny left for Port-au-Prince had brush with Angulla[?] privateers; Vessel Defiance, will sail shortly ; Discusses conditions for sale of Virginia Tobacco (Pitch Landing is worst in quality yet sent). Difficulties with Danish Law; difficulty in shipping and risk from English Privateers - sends what goods Baker \u0026 Blow ordered as soon as possible. (8pp)","Tobacco acccounts.","October 3rd, 7th,","re: his ships loading, etc.","Re: payment for weapons sold","Notes arrival of B \u0026 B's schooners, Polly, Conner and Flying Jenny; gives prices current there","Remarks about Tarleton[?] at York, Gloucester, etc","South Quay goods shipped on board of schooner Venus for South Quay","8 pp.","\"I can inform you of the surrender of the British Army the night before last\"","News of surrender","shingles and guns","2 letters","Murdock's part ownership in schooner John and goods therein. Directs when sold to give his part to Samuel Beale, Williamsburg on account. Discusses falling prices if Cornwallis should surrender and a general peace ensue","Refers to sailing of Polly and Flying Jenny","Price of tobacco is rising; every kind of good is falling. Refers to sending the sloop to St. Thomas with shingles and staves. Ship Count de Grass expected Wednesday. Will meet her at Ocracock [Ocracoke] on 20th with 100lb cannon powder and all the men. Muskets and powder to be sent from Newbern.","List of merchandise. 12 pp.","2 letters","Refers to surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown","Letter re: his share of a schooner for sale; tobacco on hand to his account, etc","Invoice of goods shipped","Ships Experiment and Adelphi here with tobacco, staves and flour","Invoice and to whom sold","French are now in possession of whole island except Br[?]nton Hill. Capt Stogdale has taken 3 prizes before his arrival at St. Croix and several leaving St. Kitts and sent them to St. Eustatius. Refers to state of the Jenny","Refers to Brig Betty","Refers to Charming Polly","Island of St. Christopher surrendered to France - refers to lumber sales","Request for molasses","Business affairs to be settled","2 letters","Business between the two, conditions for shipping, new markets for goods, etc. (13 letters)","Re: disposal of the store business. Dick Baker, John Redwood interested, and \"major part of the business will be carried on at South Quay being the seaport place\" Baker's proposition as to carrying on business with Blow in the future. (6pp)","10 letters","3 items","4 items","7 items","5 items","Expenses of sloop Industry to Philadelphia","Re: shipping of goods to Blow. Proposes going into business with Blow at Richmond. \"The Revd. Wm. Andrews is now at Chelsea in this neighborhood and without any employment or assistance except £ 80 per annum which is allowed by government as temporary…\" (7pp)","Brig Pricilla disbursements in Cadiz; November 5th: cabin furniture, cabin stores, ship stores…\"; Invoice of Schooner Venus in account, Richard Blow, Merchant, Norfolk (4 items); Portsmouth store account; Petersburg store: invoice of tobacco shipped on Venus; South Quay Store: invoice in account with Blow \u0026 Barksdale; Portsmouth store account to Blow \u0026 Barksdale","Re: voyage to Fredericksburg; repairs; voyage to Cape Charles and back","Charged to Richard Blow","Brig Pricilla: wages, contract to Cadiz; Schooner Nonpareil accounts due to Rey \u0026 Brandenbourg, Cadiz; 4 items","voyage to London; 28 items","Outfitted and cargo","Sales wages, shingles, bamboo, lumbwer, etc. Cargo, invoice to Richard Blow and others; 2 items","Invoices, sales, etc. 24 items","Sales, wages, etc","Accounts of various ships [?] to Richard Blow; Accounts of Richard Blow [?] to others: to Hathorn \u0026 Miller for painting inside of store, glazing, a corner cupboard, table; Portsmouth Store; tavern account of George Briggs [?] to Ann[?] Livingston (dinner, club, wines, and board - £ 3.11.5; 20 items","Sales at auction of the Schooner Brilliant's Cargo, New York; Tobacco shipped on Brig Nelly by Blow \u0026 Barksdale—invoice; Invoice of Richard Blow \u0026 Co. with Oxley \u0026 Hancock on ships Jolly Tar, Marlborough Dancer, Wm. Randall.","Division account of owners of schooner Nonpareil, her cargo in account with Baker \u0026 Blow.","Owners of schooner Brilliant to Blow \u0026 Barksdale, Petersburg; Account of sale of cargo of Schooner Richard in account with Baker \u0026 Blow at South Quay.","John Key 1/3 of profits made, Baker and Blow 2/3 of profits","In the amount of £ 7681.18.3; schooner Virginia, schooner St. Thomas; Debts due to following persons….; South Quay Store £ 2240.10.2½","Capt. James Caton, Norfolk: saddlery, shoes, linens, twine, glass, etc…£ 586.3.6½","Letter re: delivery of shingles","Re: change of occupation","Re: sale of cargo of Jolly Tar and sailing hack","Re: sailing of Jolly Tar out of London","Shipping good to firm","Same as above.","Asks about ships Jolly Tar, Tartar and sloop Old from Philadelphia with much needed goods","Sending flour down","Shipping goods to him in the William. Asked for tobacco","re: ships to England","re: goods bought and desired","re: exchange of flour and tobacco for salt and blankets, etc.","re: ordering a few items","Re: goods disbursed from ships to store in Petersburg and Tower Hill; dissatisfied over trade conditions","same as above","Has engaged James Marsh as an assistant for you; salary to be £ 50 per year from time he arrives in Virginia","Letter sent by ship William, 7pp.","Asks for [mourning?] goods to be sent to him","Ship Marlborough is coming up the river to Four Mile Creek; general trade conditions","\"Ship Marlborough has at last got up to 4 Mile Creek an is not discharging her load\"","Re: poor credit of English \u0026 French merchants; refers his uncle Scott going blind; general business affairs","Re: goods to be delivered to Blow \u0026 Barksdale, merchants, Petersburg","His sons, George and Sammy, are in service to Richard Blow in his business. Asks that Blow continue them. He is infirm and keeps his store only to give his sons Charles some insight in business","Jolly Tar is here with your tobacco; will sail back in 3 weeks with your goods; the William left on January 3rd. Has established correspondence and credit on best footing with Birmingham and Manchester (England), Sheffield, Halifax and Leeds houses. Discusses Blow's ability with shipping business. Crew does no think Blow has experience for this in times of peace. Says only 2 trips a year can be made to England and to West Indies. Advises Blow against using [unclear?] ships in this voyage.","Re: Cargo of Jolly Tar","Asks for linens; suggests Blow have a craft or two built to go up and down river","Re: Jolly Tar about to sail, not German goods to be had, no pewter or nails","Ironmongery hard to get; Ship Charlotte Daniel chartered with load for James River. Mentions Mr. Allen of Surry, Mr. Charles Carter of Charles City; discusses prices of American goods and demands abroad. Asks Blow to send tobacco back in the Charlotte.","Re: escaped enslaved person (\"runaway slave\")","Ship to go to City Point, Virginia and load with tobacco and proceed to London.","29 items","Re: Lots in Petersburg and buildings thereon too near Blow's storehouse","£ 63","Goods sent out, etc. Commission merchants problems re payment of tobacco brought over","Ship Marlborough sent to Virginia for tobacco. Probably to West Point; York River tobacco brings better prices than James River; \"my commission for selling a hhd of tobacco shall be 21 shillings; brokerage is 5 shilling\"","£ 350 due","Good shipped out","Announcing firm","Wishes bar iron","Refers to death of George Briggs","Refers to the Charlotte store","Wants canvas and anchor","Articles bound from Norfolk to London, agreement, names of Crew, wages, etc.","Does not want any part of ship Jolly Tar at sea","Itemized","16 pieces","For shingles, etc., shipped by boats to Portsmouth or Norfolk","Pepper, coffee, mill;","Linseed oil, etc.","New sloop of £ 850","General merchandise","Oils, locks, paints","Shot, lead, nails, window glass, glass, hats, axes, linens, copper, hardware, guns: £ 986.60 pounds","Shoes and hats","Ginger","Ginger","Sail duck","Woolens","Spoons, combs","Provisions for sloop dispatch","Invoice, to D[arton?], Petersburg","Goods at £ 256.0.11","£ 3074.10.8","Several invoices","£ 197.15.1 ¼","£ 60.16.7","2 accounts","In ship Thompson, hardware; £ 106.7.8","Oils and lampblack","For store and wharf repairs","£ 1171.15.9½","Richard Blow, Thomas Ogburn, Owners \u0026 Thomas [Angnus?], Master of Schooner Venus: Contract to West Indies; also ship's personnel with wages","3 carts of snakeroot per the Jolly Tar, London","For goods bought at Port Au Prince, Jamaica.","Re: shipping Blow's fall goods and pick up blows tobacco for foreign ports","25 items","23 items","25 items","25 items","Re: accounts","Has hired Benjamin Wythe to live with him at £ 20 instead of Fort at £ 60. Key was the operator of Tower Hill store and plantation.","Re: damage and vandalism to ship Malborough","Re: John [Cohn?] to be apprenticed to Richard Blow for 6 years","Will not keep on Benjamin Wythe (see January 4th above)","Re: bill of laden for ships Marian, Norfolk from Harvre de Grace","Re: store there","Re: they will have new neighbors soon at Sandy Hill: J. Stewart \u0026 Company. (Key operated Tower Hill Store for Richard Blow)","Re: ships for sale","Re: goods for Col. Allen and for Charles Carter","Re: blooded mares owned by Allen Cooke's estate","Re: management of store","re: mercantile business there","Re: sending Marlborough to Glasgow","Re: shipment of stones to Richard Blow","Re: ships Marlborough and Portsmouth and possible cargoes, [unclear] Jasmine","\"…the men who can fight best, lye [sic!] most and swear cleverly are most in repute\" here.","\"back country stores have taken a great deal of the trade from this place…\"","re: ships for cargo in James, York and Rappahannock Rivers - [unclear] and get Malborough full as soon as possible, refers to Blow's trip to England soon","Re: leaving lot by Barton for a lumber house near store","Re: Blow's paying his account with him","Re: death","Re: buying lot from Blow for new store","Re: arrival of ships. Bland, apparently, was manager of Blow's business in his absence","Re: corn delivered","Re: hard money, much of ship George off Smith's Island - losses…","Re: building store; arrival of foreign ships…","Re: debts due Co.","Re: debts of Blow to Company","Re: getting watch springs from London; (Geddy lived in Williamsburg near Palace; see James Geddey House History C.W.; he moved to Petersburg when Capitol left Williamsburg)","Re: sending some paper of Baker to Blow before he sets out for London. May send them to Blow in London, asks about what Blow has decided re land and who is to settle it for him; will give Blow's agent the refusal as he promised; (Zach Rowland owned a lot in Williamsburg on Waller Street (from 1782-1786); see C.W. for location of his lot—[M.A.S])","Re: Blow's trip to Europe soon, wishes some memo or form of a co-partnership, between them before Blow goes","Meal sent down","Torn","Re: Blow's debts to him","Re: Sending tobacco by Marlborough to London next week, sends lists so collections can be made there","Re: Blow's letter dated on board ship Portsmouth in Hampton Roads was received; refers to copartnership in letter of 4th (above). Approves of getting another partner from Britain to go into their firm (Barksdale \u0026 Blow). Suggests as Blow is there and will visit all trading posts in Britain, he can choose one better and will visit \"all the back stores\" before his return to Petersburg. McNeil has Married Youille's daughte - after a feud Youville has disowned them. Barksdale will have to settle McNeil elsewhere in back country and will settle [unclear?] in back country and will need spring goods for these small stores; asks Blow to send goods back to him in the Marlborough.","Re: send cellar window frames to him via Pierce's Sloop","Re: \"trade very dull, collections same, money tight\"","Re: no chances of collecting money at this time, money tight","Re: Blow's finances here while he is abroad no chance of collections until fall; workmen must be paid at all events. Ask Mr. Key or Mr. Barksdale for help if you need funds badly (Hines was Blow's nephew and manager of some of his property).","Re: can furnish stores, planks, etc.","Re: Blow and Baker \u0026 Blow's overdue account with Hazlehurst, Philadelphia","Re: Just back from 6 weeks up the country, per ship Virginia. Been the round of all the stores in the Country that we have an interest in. Collections very small. Insects among tobacco has been very fatal. Business very dull. If ship Portsmouth should arrive early, I can do well this fall in trade; may be able to get Northern goods this fall; Insists upon Blow getting them a partner for Britain, perhaps in Glasgow.","Re: Refers to lots of goods sent to Blow in Virginia in the George. No sale as yet for Blow's tobacco arrived in [unclear?] due to uncertainty as to duty.","Re: demands very pressing at Portsmouth and here; out of his power to give any financial assistance.","Re: sending meal down","Re: sending framing down; get bricks for him","Re: Citron bought, etc","[torn]","Sent Blow naval stores for sale","Alex Donald, Richmond, wishes 1,081,000 barrel stones; (Donald is a partner of Donald \u0026 Burton, London)","Sends goods to Robert Rines \u0026 Co., John Hoomer \u0026 Co. and Robert Craige; asks Blow to clear these at customs and to these people for them","Sends him 2 , [unclear?] of brandy","Invoices of goods shipped in Harrison and Richmond also in your ship Portsmouth re: sales of tobacco there","Drafts on Donald \u0026 Burton, London","\"Give Capt. Diamond a compass…\"","On pleasure trip; business in Virginia very dull. \"I find a good many houses failing in this place as well as in Philadelphia. Northern cities laden with India goods;\" urges Blow to have a separate account for the Portsmouth and Petersburg stores as I have no interest in the Portsmouth store.","[torn]","Re: business conditions there and his interests in Virginia","Re: his goods from abroad have arrived. Can furnish Bland some for Blow's store in Portsmouth if needed","Has received goods by the Richmond, Jasmond, Battleton, and Harrison; Re: their credit with Donald \u0026 Burton, collection of debts owving in Virginia, etc. Thinks Blow was right not to send off goods to his Tower Hill and Portsmouth stores this fall. Reports total loss of the Jasmond off Hatteras, passengers saved, all goods lost, great damage by this storm at Norfolk and Portsmouth as tides were 10 feet higher than ever known before. John Key, the operator of the Tower Hill Store, has come for a few goods for that store.","Re: Blow just returned from four months abroad. Discusses ships and cargo","Re: Mr. Jerdon's horses and groom[?] to be sent to him at Louisa if not, to A. Donald. Directions for putting off goods at Brandon; and to York County customers.","Re: confusion of orders for goods from Barksdale \u0026 Blow; and quality of tobacco shipped to him, prices etc;","Goods not coming to him on schedule. Wishes 500 bushels salt and some rum and sugar. Have no money to purchase tobacco. Dull sales at this place, low prices of tobacco and high prices of goods, keeps off buyers at store .","Order for goods to be sent by Blow to Wilmington by Sloop Speedwell. Thinks there is an excellent opening for a business there. Virginia is overstocked with Country Stores or rather shops. Could accept H.C. produce in payments. Send the goods to Henry Urquahart or Carmical \u0026 Bogle as soon as possible.","Re: goods received","\"Nothing going here in retail line but a demand to country merchants in the wholesale way...\"","Letter of credit for David and Herbert Hines, his brothers. [David Hines married Elizabeth Francis, daughter of Thomas Francis, February 3rd, 1781]","Re: need for molasses and rum, sugar or coffee for his business","Goods by the Speedwell to hand (£ 381.15.10); goods sent him (saddler, corderoys, [unclear?], men's shoes) \"not suitable for my trade here.\" I wish rum, sugar; will try to pay in North Carolina produce but that is as low in your state.","Detailed letter re economic conditions in England and the reaction to follow if Virginia General Assembly lays heavy duties on British shipping and on B[low's] goods imported in them; if this happens, a fatal blow will be given to the credit of Virginia in this country…","Re: Accounts for collection","Out of certain goods, will loose customers if Blow does not send some up.","returns invoices for damaged goods","Re: discusses effect to follow if paper currency is issued to you. It will raise your exchange very much. It is prudent for you to collect your debts before their value is reduced thereby…warns against giving too much credit…","Re: needs cloth for clothes for enslaved persons","Re: difficulty of getting spring goods from abroad","[need to check folder break-down for accuracy]","For goods [unclear?] and to be sent to Richard Blow per ship Portsmouth. Blow had sent stoves over to be sold (8 items)","Received credit for shingles, scantling, garden nails and lumber","14 petty accounts of Richard Blow with craftsmen; Accounts of Donald \u0026 Burton, London for goods; List for Richard Blow, Virginia (6 items)","Lists: \"1 fine Carnelian seal with Coat of Arms crest. Neatly set in gold [unclear?] pattern £ 5.5 \"N.B. the seal, pin and ring were delivered to Mr. Blow\"","Fifteen accounts of Richard Blow for various needs at home and abroad; Tavern account with Mr. A. Livingston; Repairs to ship Portsmouth","Shipped by Blow \u0026 Barksdale on Jesmond for their account with Robt. Crew, Merchant, London, £ 1034.13.5","30 heads[?] of Tobacco; £ 600.17.11;","8 invoices","10 invoices for jewelry;","32 petty accounts","6 receipts Richard Blow","30 receipts","10 items","9 items","...for goods furnished to Captains of ships and other individuals; 24 items","21 items","20 items","20 items","20 items","20 items","20 items","12 items","\"A Pair of Silver [unclear?] Pistols, Brass Barrels and [unclear?] locks: (£ 8.18.6)\"","dress materials","30 pieces, receipts","30 pieces, receipts","Invoice; wide selection of goods","Wide selection of goods","The Jesmond is now loaded and will sail, Captain Smith is in charge","30 prices","30 prices","20 prices","20 prices","Bills for plank and lumber of all kinds, R. Blow; 12 prices","18 prices (August 1st??)","Re: loading of tobacco in ship Portsmouth at Cabin Point or Petersburg. Times hard; cannot remit now","A continuation of letter of January 1st (above)","Refers to new tax imposed by General Assembly of January 1st on tobacco. Money very hard, being [unclear?] often. Sends invoices for tobacco shipped out","Ship Portsmouth leaving for Portsmouth…","Re: glad to know ship Portsmouth is out of Cape's","Sending tobacco down in the Molly or the Termagant","In distress for cash to get French ships out—has drawn on Blow for £ 50. Gordon \u0026 Kean will send her (ship) out to sea for Grubb if I can furnish funds.","Discusses his personal business affairs—Roberts almost paid now. James River tobacco now in demand here. Refers to George Briggs, nephew of Blow, owing him; also George Nicholson and Richmond Rope Walk","Re: carpenters working on the wharf, etc.","Re: corn sent to Blow from the Plantation","Re: Blows ship in port and difficulties re manifest. Refers to Blow's marriage and send congratulations to him","Re: general news","Refers to Blow's \"happy day\" (wedding day / Richard Blow's Marriage); Tobacco prices looking up. Trade duller than when you were here.","The Grand Duke has brought in £ 2200. Refers to the Portsmouth, the Harrison, safe at Cadiz","Sends manifests of ship's Portsmouth cargo. She [ship]will be in England before the Harrison or the Grand Duke. Needs salt and stoneware","Gives ship's Portsmouth cargo and his needs.","…when he left South Quay he settled with Baker \u0026 Blow. Invoice of Tobacco received.","Buying lighter of Blow","Sends goods out by Grande Duke to Portsmouth and Petersburg stores. Business dealing with the two stores sends tobacco and staves back in Grand Duke.","Invoice of goods for (Richard Blow)","Invoice, harness and saddler","Tobacco shipped in the Hagard to Blow; concerned over how to pay creditors: \"very stagnant times\"","Wishes Blow to go up to the Charlotte store only 85 miles from Petersburg and see Mr. Youville","[Bot.?] of Bax \u0026 Ellill for \"Blow\"","[Bot.?] of Trinbug \u0026 Bell for Blow.","[Bot.?] of Bird, Dolby \u0026 Co. for Blow","Introducing Mr. Galloway from Jamaica who would like to be their agent there","For £ 1233.19.14","[Bot.?] of Bird, Dolby \u0026 Co. for Blow","Mr. Tyson wishes circa 200 hhds tobacco from lower James River. Recommends shipping tobacco to France","Would like business dealings with Blow; encloses list of goods available for exportation and prices","Begging for goods to be sent to him in ship Portsmouth soon","Sends invoice of goods needed","Unable to send the candlesticks you wanted for the Mason's Lodge. Pattern desired not available, very expensive to be made by silversmith; awaits Blow's decision","Re: tobacco shipments","Bond of 1784 January 1st","Re: shipping of goods to him and tobacco loaded in Portsmouth","Re: his debt to Blow","Re: sends tobacco in ship Portsmouth","Re: goods sent to Blow's store in ship Portsmouth. Barksdale not liable for that store. Settled with Blow before he went to England (in 1785) \"I have no more interest in the Portsmouth Store or the ship Portsmouth than a man unborn nor never had from the beginning of our co-partnership\"","7 invoices for goods for Blow in England","3 items","Various assortments, 10 items","By: Rich Barton, Henry Dickson, Donald \u0026 Burton; Taxes, Sussex County or Richard Blow: 1196 acres land, 203 acres land, 210 acres land, 28 polls, 13 levis, 10 horses, 50 cattle","from Donald \u0026 Burton, John Begg, James Williamson, Portsmouth Store, J. Barrister (10 items)","With carpenters, tailors, butcher, cabinet maker (10 items)","15 items","30 items","30 items","To M. Finkle, Jno. Thomson, [D____unclear?], Eph. Elder, Alex. Smith, E. Youngman, H. Brown, G. Nickols","various goods","Material for dresses","\"London, 3 Voyages;\" \"Virginia, 3 voyages\"","Re: bread, rum, etc","For repairs to ships of Portsmouth","For ship Industry, for store and for wharf; and for ship Dispatch (repairs)","Invoice for misc. goods.","For craftsmen. 23 items","For craftsmen. 30 items","Carpenter and builders account","For Petersburg store, South Quay store, etc.","Goods of Blow","2 items","14 pp.","5 pp.","5 pp.","13 pp.","3 pp.","6 pp.","Ships furnished, Ports listed, foreign merchants traded with, invoices (local and foreign); 200 items","Messrs. Brothers De Bacque, Dunkirk (France)","29 business letters concerning the sale of tobacco and loading on ship Portsmouth and others for foreign ports. Also their business agreements. The dates of the letters are as follows: January 12 11, 15, 26, February 2, 1, 8, March 12 26, April 4, 20, 12 30, May 16, 26, 31, 20, June 6, July 16, 13 August 10, 17, 19, 14 12 29, September 2, December 1, 13","Reports dissolution of the Partnership of Thomas Bland \u0026Co., will continue the business under the firm name of William Edwards \u0026 Co. and settle former co-partnership","To: Wm Pritchard, Wm Corrupter, Gabriel and [Rhilgo?], James Brown, John Cranbury, John Bingham, M. Donald, John Whitley","Re: renting house (Waddell was a silversmith, formerly of Williamsburg)","Re: to James Giddy Jr., Silversmith in Petersburg, formerly of Williamsburg","Re: renting store","70 pieces","Re: about to settle in Amherst Country","Re: cargoes for Portsmouth and Grande Duke and payments","Sales of cargo of Haney reported to your credit. Sends hogshead of London wine via ship. Ship Active soliciting trade","Indian corn cargo sent by Blow to them; Enclosed invoice of prices or articles imported to this island: wheat, grain and flour always command good prices and good profit","Tobacco is a very dull sale at present. Wheat high all over Europe, Turpentine is much demand","Cargo for North Carolina, salt, rum, ship bread and 400 empty hands.","Fort was manager or operator of the Tower Hill Store for Blow, George Andrews is overseer for 1788 for £ 20","Shipments to Donald \u0026 Burton via Bowman; other shipments discussed","(fragment)","2 to 15 ships en route to Portsmouth are frozen up in Appomattox River near the bar; ice is 5 inches thick","Most woolens entirely too high for this market","Re: clothing for Col. Lewis Burwell's enslaved persons is held up for duties at Portsmouth","Re: Suits in General Court","Re: Suits in court there. Blow's debts due; payments","Asking that Blow send 2 packages that came for him from abroad. One may be a spinet.","This detailed letter about the economy discusses prices for canvas, salt, tar; compares French and English prices for same. French minister has written to Jefferson with regard to trade to tobacco. France may become a very important depot for tobacco and particularly this port as it is near to the Dutch and German Ports.","Re: sendingBoxes of James Geddy's by first vessel","Re: James Geddy's invoice of sundry goods in 3 packages misplaed; never arrived here; find they are in Norfolk at Capt. Maxwell's. Please send.","Re: suits in General Court","(care of Joshua Fort, Tower Hill) Re: [unclear?] a lot of his","Re: suits in General Court","Re: bill owed by Blow","Mr. Geddy's 3 packages of goods have arrived at last, send duties due from him","re: coming for final settlement of accounts of Baker and Blow","Re: Blow's lots in Petersburg. Legality of ownership must be cleared up. Will check deeds in Prince George County. Gill will sue you if not cleared up soon.","Re: debts","Re: shipments of tobacco","Tobacco very promising this year, prospects for 1/3 more crop. Wants horseman's trumpet for our Cavalry","General prices and tobacco sales outlook","Sending tobacco down, also bacon, hams for Mr. Gregory in Dunkirk. M. Oldner will look after them.","Re: tobacco shipments","[unclear?] of Lathian, Sharp, Wardrop \u0026 Co., Weavers","[unclear?] of Hunt \u0026 Clay, Ribbon Weaver","Re: tobacco shipments","[unclear?] of Henry \u0026 Richard Joseph, Pewterers","[unclear?] of Lancaster, Bax and Ellill and shipment in Bowman for Virginia, bird shot, seeds","[unclear?] of James Davidson, Net, Rope, Twine, Line maker","[unclear?] of Wm \u0026 Rdn Borradaile \u0026 Co.; Hats and felts","[unclear?] of Edward Collinson, Tin Plate, [Warker?]","[unclear?] of [North?] Johnson \u0026 [Frith?], turners and brush makers","Re: prices of naval stores, lumber and staves. Asks for settlement of their business for past year soon","Glad Portsmouth has gone to sea, re: Blow's lands","[unclear?] of John Freeman \"cork cutter to his majesty\"","Looking for Captain Oldner. Stack of Tobacco in France kept up high by late deliveries. Farmers General will buy at liberal prices to encourage commerce between the two countries. When Portsmouth arrives, will write you further.","Sending sturgeon down, wishes nails","Re: coming to Tower Hill soon; We should come to something decisive in our business. Crop up country good.","Re: shipments of staves","Re: [lands?] of Baker \u0026 Blow in western lands.","Re: repairs to shop","Execution against blow for £ 600.5, for debts owed","Needs salt for store; re: tobacco shipments","[unclear?] Gov. of Virginia for duties past due £ 80","Shipments in Portsmouth","Ship Captain: business about sailing for Blow","Will sell 1,200 acres of land in order to pay if Blow insists","Re: debt owed to Blow","Sending down tobacco","Re: suit in Southampton Co. Court","Re: Blow's debt to firm for tobacco sent him","Re: sending load of staves down by Mr. Gray","Allowed another ship to have barrel of mead as they were out; Oldner was the Captain of Ship Portsmouth","Farm conditions bad due to inclemency of weather; John Rochelle needs salt","Lawyer for Mr. Baker and Blow, Suit vs. Holland to come up at next court","Has sold Robert Rives remaining stock of goods belonging to Webb, Barksdale \u0026 Co. Accounts enclosed to amount of £ 916.8.4 sterling to go on proper account to Blow \u0026 Barksdale. It is now time to rent out the Courthouse store if no renter applies, we shall have to pay dead rent","Ship Louisa is in from Isle of May with salt. Says prices of barrel staves is too high","Is willing to be Captain of ship to ply between Holland to Portsmouth","Asks that goods come up in ship Bell Cap Bay, lying now at New Point News or in Nansemond River. May send \"my ship Constitution\"","Member of House of Delegates from Sussex County. General Discussion of affairs","Re: Law cases","Sale of schooner and cargo in Rotterdam; Ship Kepple to be sold in West Indies. Mr. Rosser to Fredericksburg with load of salt and dry goods. Ship Meremaid from Glasgow arrived today. Mr. Lightfoot's sloop from Antigua here [Mrs. Blow and little George were staying in Petersburg with Mr. Blow]","Re: changing from employ to Rotterdan [unclear?] to Captain of Portsmouth owned by Blow","Ships Portsmouth and other ships: staves business and red oak hogsheads for sale. Queen of France from London and Captain Blaney from St. Martins here with salt.","News of General Assembly in session. Briggs was representative from Sussex County. John Pride was speaker of Senate, defeated Charles Carter. Briggs thinks Pride better for office as he is \"more of a republican;\" [theater] plays to start here soon, place very gay.","Re: case Baker and Blow versus Applewhaite","Re: package lost","Re: suits and loss of legal papers","13 items","Suits in court","140 items","19 items pertaining to sloop","100 items","50 items","See alsoBox 11A: Financial Records, 1787-1789.","Have sent Blow 12 hogsheads tobacco and 10 [unclear?] pork; no peas to be had.","Sending load of tar","Re: sending navel stores for A. Donald","Re: Wishes to rent Blow's house in Petersburg for Mr. Rose; let him hear your wishes.","Sending load of tar","Re: Blow's judgment against him","Re: suits in Brunswick County Court vs. Blow \u0026 Baker","Prices of staves, shingles, scantling, sugar, molasses, coffee, tobacco, fish","Tar sent to A. Donald, sending 4 [bbls?] of turpentine to you","Re: selling enslaved person; Col. Baker's estate","Ship Powhatan thought lost","Burgess had a school in Southampton. Reference to payments to Blow","Has received Indian corn shipment for the account of James Brown of Richmond, Virginia. American grain is much in favor here, tho' [am?] crops of wheat, rye and barley are good","Sends flour and corn down for foreign trade","Re: Baker estate and suits in Brunswick County Court","Discusses financial conditions, tariff changes and effects on American goods","Sends manifests for 55 hogeheads by Portsmouth;Also, others. Brother (James) is at Bermuda Hundred on business","Re: suits in Brunswick County Court, of Blows","Sends bar iron for sale","Wishes quantity of peas to fill ship to be sent to Madeira before Christmas","Sent 2,800 bushels of wheat in ship Nancy for Philadelphia. Will Blow get bills of lading for it for Manson?","Cannot pay his account to Blow","Sending down 100 [unclear?] of flour and a parcel of back eyes peas (12 to 1,500 bushels) for Madeira","Lists tobacco sent down for Blow, needs Liverpool salt","Repairs, wages, food, ports, etc.","Repairs, bread, rum, cordage, naval stores and general petty accounts for misc. articles","Bills of laden and accounts of sloops Portsmouth, Elizabeth, Betsey, Acorn and others; and petty accounts for ships","12 items","circa 100 items","circa 71 items","Answer of Richard Blow, partner of Baker \u0026 Blow and of Richard Blow \u0026 Company to bill of complaint against them in court of Brunswick County","Answer of Richard Blow partner of Baker and Blow and of Richard Blow and Company to bill of complaint against them in court of Brunswick County","26 items","3 items","20 items","20 items","20 items","20 items","20 items","20 items","20 items","10 items","20 items","To ship on board the Portsmouth for Havre De Grass: Smithfield, Low Point, Hoods, Davis's, B. Brooke, Byrds, Lowpoint","\"Richard Blow for the ships\" account of repairs Blacksmith account-ship Gloucester to Richard Blow","20 items","20 items","Work on ship Portsmouth","20 items","20 items","13 items and one item related to freight","1 item","14 items","23 items","4 items","Re: Tobacco saved from wreck of the schooner Nelly in November 1783. Asks for settlement, may enter suit","Has corn and cask of ginger for Mr. Blow, by ship Charlie","Re: shipping tobacco via City Point, 60 [unclear?] corn at 4-Mile-Creek, little wheat","Sending 33 hogsheads of tobacco to Blow, for shipment on Portsmouth for Donald \u0026 Burton, London","Re: rent of Blow's warehouse","Owes blow; he is out of work, can't pay now (ship captain?)","Problems regarding ship and loading","Sending down brandy, nuts, apples by cart. \"people\" (referring to enslaved persons) need shoes","Has been to France, 3 days at Dunkirk at Messrs. De Bacque. They seem agreeable to do business but due to the critical condition of affairs in France, the exchange is above par. Will go to Liverpool to look situation over. \"Expect to get the scheme completed to the fullest extent and the goods shipped…\"","Sends invoice of goods and corn delivered to Capt. Binghame","Has sent 3000 [unclear?] of turpentine for account of Mr. Donald","re: Blow \u0026 Barksdale (2)","Send him rum for corn he sent to Blow","Wishes turpentine","Sends turpentine (600??) would want $3 per (??)","Re: loading corn and sending down","Re: sending corn for shipment","Re: sale of boards, shingles, scantling to merchants here. Will have 600 bushels of salt for Captain Cox and flour and fish. Hope to sail back by August","Demand for Virginia. Coal is very slow due to quantity of British coal on market. Corn prices low, Captain Fineash has employed Willing, Morris \u0026 Co. to buy his bricks. Wheat and flour prices good.","Sends down turpentine","Sailing on Bowman on 20th; dissapointed that Blow has done nothing to fit up his store in Petersburg for the reception of goods","Sloop Peggy left Lyon's Creek with corn","Accounts for sale of cargo and prices received","Re: Capt Fineash's business affairs","Re: Blow's accounts there","Re: sending tobacco and turpentine","Re: Brunswick County Suits","30 items: The dates are as follows: January 13 February 24, March 9, 13 April 14 21, 28, May 14 7, 10, 5, 26, 21, 24, 31, June 7, 23, July 1, August 13 14 September 12 20, 25, October 2, 2, 20, 19, 22, 25","35 items: Brown's loading of tobacco and corn on the Portsmouth, Clermont, Polly, Phoenix, Harrison, Grand Duke to be delivered to Blow for foreign sale. Brown wished Blow to send him turpentine, salt, dry goods , rum, sugar, coffee, etc. Brown was a big merchant in Richmond. The dates are as follows: August 2, 2, 6, 11, 17, 16, 16, 17, 17, 18, 13 28, 30, September 1, 8, 12 12 13 17, 20, 24, 27, October 6, 4, 4, November 1, 3, 8, 10, 19, 23, December 2, 14 28, 30, 30","General condition of market, shipping, etc. The dates are as follows: March 9, 18, 24, 24, 27, 30; April 1, 9, 10, 15, 16, 21, 28, 24, 26, 28, 27, 29; May 1, 3, 19, 30, 19, 21, 22, 21, 26, 28; June 1, 2, 7, 9, 11, 25, 25, 28, 30; July 2, 5, 9, 19, 19, 22, 29, 29; December 9.","James Brown, Richmond merchant, accounts with Richard Blow; Brown's sale to various foreign merchants and delivered to ship Captains sailing, etc.; flour, corn, tobacco. 25 pieces","20 misc. petty accounts","Cargo sales, voyage #10: wages, repairs, fitting out food, etc.","38 items","41 items","77 items","3 items","75 items regarding repairs, fittings etc.","54 pieces","Expenses of Corn shipped on the Birch, Cleopatra, Mary. Naval stores statement . 20 pieces","Accounts of ships with Richard Blow; ships Bowman, Cleopatra, Portsmouth, Phoenix, Grande Duke, Endeavor. Sales of turpentine, tar, staves, rum, molasses, corn, repair work done, etc.","Has received flour and black-eyed peas from Blow; will send wines to Blow; gives current prices of wheat, corn, rice, flour, beans, beef, pork, bees wax and staves","Thanks Blow for present of 4 red birds sent to him. Three arrived safely. I gave two to female friends and one to Mr. Donald.","Low Point, Milners, Smithfield, Suffolk, G-Creek,Hampton, Petersburg, Tower Hill","Re: Blow's Tobacco sent to him","In French.","Bill for joiners work","Relating to Portsmouth, George, Industry, Nancy, Grand Duke, Bowman, Harriet, Castor, Union, Molly, Harrison","By master shipwrights, Captain John Cox, commander of Portsmouth","As result of damage received on the Bognor Rocks £ 633 [Bognor Rocks, Sussex County","58 pieces: Repairs, wages, food, etc","Over 200 items","Re: debts now due and insaluable; rent for Princeton (house near Sussex County house); about Wm. Bland's inability to pay for horse Aristotle","Thank for red birds sent to him. Sned more","Re: sending oranges and hives","\"France is at war with the Emperor of Prussia; gives effect of current prices\"","Red birds died on voyage; Captain Pollack of ship Grand Duke will bring others for me, I hope","Wishes cargo of staves—has shipped brandy to Blow. Also wishes Oak timbers and cedar boards for whale boats and harpoon. Situation of political affairs will influence the exchange. The success of our war against the Emperor and the King of Prussia has made prices fall already. Our success in several battles has recovered from the Emperor the whole Belgick [Belgique] or Flanders, besides the whole kingdom of Savoy.","In French.","Is establishing a House of Commerce in Bordeaux; asks business of Blow","3 items","Accounts, disbursements, (32 items)","Repairs, bills, after hurricane from St. Eustatias to Virginia","David and George, Grande Duke, Ballie De Sulpier; Captain Timothy Congers was captain of the Ballie de Sulpier. In his account to Richard Blow under July 9, 1792 there is this item: \"Cash paid expenses to Williamsburg to see the judge (2.14.3 ½)\" and on July 29, 1792 \"Cash at Maupin's (5.18.1) on July 11 1792 Captain [Conears?] to Gabriel Maupin..\"[unclear?] for dinner, club, wine, lodging, grog are listed by Maupin as paid on July 12th. Maupin kept an ordinary in Williamsburg; [see: House History at Research department C.W. (M.A. Stephenson, March 1968)]","40 items","21 items","21 items","12 items","55 items","50 items","21 items","12 items","55 items: Foreign agents, local suit, ship captains accounts, invoices of sloop Industry and David and George, Portsmouth, repairs to ships (nail maker, blackmaker, iron work), invoices for lumber, scantling, shingles, food furnished ships (ship bread, rum, beef, etc.)","(Captain John Cox)","Arrival of your ship Portsmouth. Wishes staves, cedar hoards, oak timbers for the whole boats and tarpons. Wishes tobacco; Brandy or gin will not be allowed to go into your country but in casks upward of 90 gallons. Which type of brandy and cognac will Blow like? Will send price current from time to time.","Over 50 items.","\"A committee of the inhabitants of Petersburg assembled on Wednesday to devise some measure to prevent the communication of the Small Pox from Richmond, and they have resolved on planning a smoke house at Pocahontas to have every person from Richmond smoked before they are admitted into town..\" Gives prices current.","Discusses war with Portugal and Spain and consequent fall in prices","Re: tobacco delivered to Port-au-Prince","Re: shipping Blow tobacco at Kemp's Warehouse on the Piankatank","List of 15 hogsheads of tobacco for sloop Experience","Ships Blow hering, shad and tar","Sends 32 hhds tobacco","Gives prices current in list for tobacco and turpentine, deerskins, tar and rice","Re: Buying ship with Blow; son going to Virginia to be in business there, gives current prices of tobacco, turpentine, etc. Tobacco sales down 1/3 in France by National Assembly orders.","States that Donald \u0026 Burton have failed. He and Mr. Lamb, book keeper for Donald \u0026 Burton, will form a joint business. Asks for Blow's business with them. Lamb \u0026 Younger are insurance workers, also.","Bills of laden (12), wages","\"…There never was such distress in this kingdom amongst the commercial people as at this time prevails…I think very few will be able to ship goods the coming fall for their correspondents. Tobacco is very low and hardly any sale. A cargo of (??) Virginia Tobacco has lately been sold at 1¾, wheat 6/6, tar 21/[unclear], turpentine 12/ct\"","Offers to collect debts for Blow","Gives London exhange and needs","Gives prices current in Cadiz and exchange in London, Amsterdam and Paris; gives money valuations also","Discusses prices and general trade conditions","Sends bill for goods desired","Virginia Coffee House","Letter and copy","50 miscellaneous bills.","89 items.","Re: Collections for Blow","Re: Price current for Antigua Rum","Re: cask of chewing tobacco sent him for sale","\"The embargo will cease after the 25th of this month. The resolution to continue it after that time was rejected by a large majority yesterday..\"","Re: Blow \u0026 Baker's judgment vs. Henry Banks","Suits of Baker \u0026 Blow, judgments, etc.","\"…M. Lee has rented your old store house to a M. Dudgin, a baker is building a very large oven in the back yard adjoining the old kitchen on the [run?]. Your carriage is now all ready, it is a nice one and I hope will please Mrs. Blow","Re: Relationship between J. Boyce and T. Thompson Jr., dissolving partnership","Orders 40 lb. of West India Cotton and some salt","Sending corn from Tower Hill, to Blow via Cabin Point and River","87 pieces.","111 pieces.","Re: Lot in Petersburg of Blow's","Gives current prices","Gives current prices","Note the N.B.","Gives current prices","Re: his debts to Blow under firm name of \"Fort \u0026 Nicholson\"","Prices current","Prices current","Prices current","Bill of Laden and earthenware","Re: Merchant, Mr. Smith, who is coming to Virginia to settle","Re: Thomas Thompson has died; Re: Blow's business with Thompson","\"The troop of Cavalry of Petersburg, marched on Saturday and about 160 militia and now going on daily from the different countries that come through here, the result of this business is very much to be feared will end in some thing that will be shocking to human nature…\"","Order for goods (dress materials)","Returning to England","Re: Th. Thompson's estate","Mr. Thompson, Jr., arrived safely; Executors of T. Thompson, Jr. will give up the trade entirely, so partnership between him and you will be closed as early as possible","Re: T. Thompson's estate","Says great Britain will pay for all injustices which Americans have suffered by the West Indies cruisers: make your just claim for loss suffered by the capture of your vessels. Do not doubt but that you'll be reimbursed for loss; discusses his and Blow's business connections and Thompson's son's business affairs in Virginia","Invoices of Richard Blow's. 50 items","Refers to French American difficulties at present; Thompson's estate affairs not favorable; great demand for middle grade tobacco","J. Strange, Manchester to Richard Blow, Portsmouth","Price current list","Prices current listed","\"Captain Harrison of the Fort was shot last night by Lt. Willson in a duel\"","Prices current given","Prices current given","British cruisers have orders to bring in every ship of whatever nation loaded with Provisions bound to France;... a great number of Americans are amongst but Commissioners appointed to purchase and to pay for the same instantly…","On sea 38 days, cargo damaged","Gives genealogy of kinship of Drews, Hines and Blows.","Repairs for Portsmouth dwelling","Repairs for Portsmouth dwelling","13 pieces","Invoices and receipts paid by Richard Blow to Lamb \u0026 Younger, London, and to local tradesmen in Norfolk (50 pieces) see: Jacob Andrews, Norfolk, silversmith, for ½ dozen, tea spoons and a tea canister","43 pieces.","Benjamin Waller, Williamsburg, agent, for firm Abram Newman of London and John Grayson of Petersburg, Virginia, representing the firm of Davison \u0026 Newman, London, Executors of Benj. Waller, paid to attorneys for firm £ 1325 pounds and £2587.18 pounds - Va. currency in April 1779","Re: Henry Carleton's debt to Blow \u0026 Barksdale, Pitch Landing, 1781; [Anderson was bookkeeper for firm then]","Sent salt, lemons, china and oranges to Blow","Is sending over in the Rebecca a very famous horse, Dare Devil, property of John Hoomer of Virginia","Dare Devil, Hoomer's horse, arrived safe in Virginia","\" I hear you have married Miss Wright..\"","General conditions","3 horses sent by Lamb \u0026 Younger to his father on Eliza;  give M. Lawson of Williamsburg and father information about this","Tobacco very high here","Current prices","Re: a fire which destroyed storehouse of Blow's, which Nash had rented. Mrs. Marks occupies the remaining house left of Blow's; wishes to continue renting it","Gives current prices","Re: Blow's and Barksdale's foreign business, collections, etc.","Received 5 hogsheads of tobacco from Tower Hill  overseer, entire crop","Writes for red birds; sends silk to Mrs. Blow","\"America must be reaping immense advantage from the war that is going on in Europe\"","Current prices","Re: purchase of a good vessel; condition uncertain due to war. Does not think good time to increase foreign trade","Ship Louise bringing cargo of salt to City Point in exchange for tobacco","Business [unclear?]","116 pieces.","Scammel was part owner with Blow of a store at Tower Hill [see Blow Family Papers, W\u0026M Library, Special Collections Research Center]","230 pieces","Re: settlement of Carolina business and also those for conveyance of the lot to John Baird and Jamestown","Re: collecting for Blow rent on Petersburg Storehouse and house, and recovering debts owed to Blow; current prices listed","Re: debt he owes for rent","Re: estate of Thompson","Re: purchase of ship Moses Myers by Strange \u0026 Blow","Re: rent of Blow's houses in Petersburg","Re: Brig Moses Myers","Re: Deed from Blow for Petersburg lots and houses","Re: Collection for Blow \u0026 Barksdale business","Edwin Fort, Petersburg, to Richard Blow, Portsmouth","Edwin Fort, Petersburg, to Richard Blow, Portsmouth","Re: Th. Thompson's Estate","Discusses foreign wars and politics in France; not in favor of the Moses Myers brig sent out to Dunkirk now; perilous situation","\"..enclosed you have a Deed of trust from M. John Baird Jr. to you which he wishes to execute to secure the payment of his bond to you..\"","…would like to have the name pedigree of Mr. Burwells horse","Wishes stud horses sent to his place, Chalmeria, Dinwiddie County, by way of Suffolk and Petersburg, understands a groom and ferrier are with the house; avoid all ferries","Wish Blow to get him the pedigree of horse Traveller and also name and pedigree of Mr. Burwell's horse","A vessel has arrived from London at Norfolk and has brought two stud horses shipped by Mr. Barksdale for M. Strange","Re: Thompsons settlement of estate","To collect debt owed by Anderson since 1795","Baird buys lots from Blow in Petersburg on Brick House Run","12 pieces","Brig Moses Myers, Sloop Industry, Sloop Rebecca; German Ships; 50 pieces)","54 pieces","Over 100 pieces","Naval stores","Refers to war conditions and settlements abroad","Gives current prices","Bad news from abroad","Has rented Blow's orchards","Re: settlement of Father's debts","Re: Baker and Blow's business—debts owed them and bonds given","\"…I have at last made sale of Blow \u0026 Barksdale's land in Charlotte for £ 1000 pounds","Has sold Brig Moses Myers to Freeland","Re: execution papers re Nicholson of Cabin Point for Blow","Re: sale of his tobacco","Re: damaged tobacco","Thomas, Industry, Moses Myers, Galliat-a-Maria, Fox, Stafford, Mill River","Henry Urquhart, Wilmington North Carolina to Wm. Barksdale+1719:1724","List of 24 hogsheads of tobacco on board of the Harmony for Norfolk to Blow","Re: San Domingo Business","Sending naval stores","Shipping garden seeds to Blow","Captain of ship bound to Port-au-Prince","Re: buying salt","Re: buying salt","Re: salt from Isle of May and his warehouse for storing the salt is good","Re: order from Blow for a rolling mill for a Goldsmith's work; will send later; other business between them","Re: sale of David \u0026 George (ship), Bills of lading sent; have sold tobacco and beeswax of Blow's; poor market; Georgia cotton is high and sugar and coffee equally as high","Industry arrived at Falmouth-sent her to Hull","Fort \u0026 Barksdale will send cargo of tobacco, flour, etc. to San Domingo; asks Blow to secure proper vessel for them","Sending 1 bale of woolens (£ 133.2) for Norfolk","Newspapers being sent to Blow. \"You will find much news and the state of Public Affairs in Europe; great events is looked for shortly\"","Re: Blow's insurance on buildings; request a copy of Blow's policy \"Tobacco market perfectly flat\"","Business with Blow; for tobacco and brandy","List of good shipped to Blow aboard Jennie; cargo for West Indies","Cargo of $7000 sent aboard Jennie for West Indies; invoice listed","Re: settlement with Blow for damaged tobacco and hominy","Re: estate settlement of Moore's","A list of bonds, notes, and securities due to the Estate of Th. Thompson put into the hands of Mr. Copeland","Sending invoices and bills of lading for woolens, etc. Could not ship guns without permission of this Government which could have cost more than the value; sending earthenware","Would like to rent rooms belonging to Blow's store, \"for the accommodation of about half a dozen particular acquaintances.\" Would like Blow's \"young gentlemen\" to board with her","Account of sales for tobacco and beeswax","Accounts for cotton","Re: wines","Re: salt","Re: debts due Blow","Has man who wishes to buy Blow's 100 acres near Petersburg called \"Chicken Quarter\" will give £ 55; invoice of timber sent","Blow elected Director of the Bank of U.S., Norfolk office","Re: settlement of father's estate","Current price list","Dudley was nephew of Mrs. Lee Hall","Re: suspicion that his aunt was poisoned","List of articles sent by sloop for Mr. Barksdale's trip abroad 11 packages in all.","Son has sailed for England","Wm. West is to build a house at Old Place (Blow's father's home in Southampton) for Richard Blow, how large must it be?","\"All of Mr. Barksdale's furniture and etc. was sold off by Haxall on Thursday last; and at prices enormously high; the sales will exceed the original cost of the property\"","\"..our sales in September amounts to 124 pounds, 30 pounds cash\"","\"..Ship Moses Myers has been taken on her return from Madeira, retaken and carried into St. Kitts which has entirely frustrated the views that were entered into for her immediately going back with an assorted cargo…and I regret you will be disappointed of the fine old wines..\"","Son John has returned from London; 37 day passage","Opinion of political situation between France, Austria, England, and Denmark and business repercussions as result. Reported that Blow's Ship Portsmouth has been detained in England.","Is renting warehouse to Mr. [John] Halt.","Discusses international situation; England's problems, etc. Is moving his store to Bolling Brook Street; gives current prices for tobacco and etc.","Re: his father's estate and collections","Discusses uprising of enslaved person Gabriel (\"slave insurrection\")","Refers to setting up business at Surry; will get Mr. McIntosh's building","\"Late news from abroad; England and Denmark will not [rupture?]; will send ship Louisa out soon..\"","Brand and corn meal being sent to Blow on the Hannah and Enterprize also tobacco","Importations this year very large","On way to canal to get shingles","Importation considerable; back country merchants will not buy anything of any consequence; desires salt, now worth 22/6 a sack and 4/3 loose per bushel","Gives prices current","Had shipment of gloves valued; sending some to Blow; doubts if they can sell well; discusses salt market.","Re; Salt and spices","Sending tobacco for sale in Clarissa; wishes wine bought for him","Schooner Eira from Norfolk brought news of death of his father; schooner Augusta brought letter from Blow. Thinks M. Goodwin very improper person to administer father's estate. Brother William may wind up estate in Virginia, if not, asks Blow to administer. Remit all collections to mother; George Leckie, London, sending turtle andBox of oranges to Blow as present","Ship Mississippi brought salt from Liverpool; Is shipping tobacco to Blow by sloop Mill River","Re: shipping him flour and staves","Re: shipping of tobacco ahead; gloves he has are hard to unload on merchants; William Barksdale in England","Accounts current (Blow \u0026 Barksdale, June 23, 1800) and others, Bonds for duties on ships, Prom. Notes, bills of lading, receipts","see Folder 2 also","Foreign mostly","Dudley was a nephew of Dr. Hall. Had a small grocery store","Re: seizure of the Charles Carter by French privateer and uncertainty of the Mary Hilton","Wishes his 350 or 400 hogheads of Indian meal shipped to England as a better market than western ports. Was priced at 12/6 [Stg?] per bushel and flour quoted at 120 per Bushel. Tobacco very dull here. \"I have no doubt that France will capture all neutral vessels they can that are loaded with provisions for England.\" Gives current prices of flour, bacon, hogs.","Wishes salt for the Indian meal he has sent to Blow for sale","Re: Bankrupt, Jesse Brown - Refers to \"Master George (Blow) at Bellfield (Academy)\" [Bellfield is now Emporia. There was a school there which George Blow attended. See Blow Family Papers Index, M. Stephenson]","Is building a schooner for the West Indies","Conditions of markets local and abroad","Using Blow's Brig Almira to send his tobacco to Falmouth and Dunkirk or Havre (both in France); Wishes brig to come to City Point to load; gives current prices","Wishes to go to Scotland; asks Blow about passage","Ship Washington loading at Harrison's Bar near here","Contract for ship Washington for load for Falmouth","Good news from Europe related to war there; Mr. Barksdale in England gives condition of market for tobacco there, in France and Holland.","Sales in April amounted to £ 140, £ 36 cash","Loading Almira for Dunkirk or Havre, or Rotterdam, on Blow's terms, all load to go to Mr. Barksdale for sale","Re: shipments of tobacco abroad, current prices noted","Tobacco accounts","Tobacco accounts","Re: 2 horses and a mare sent from abroad to Hoomes in care of Blow, Horses to arrive in the Chesapeake","Exchange at par; tobacco prices dull","\"We have this moment received intelligence that preliminaries of peace between this country and France were signed on the 1st. Inst. What will be the effects with the commercial world we are not prepared to say..\"","Several arrivals of foreign ships at City Point","Exchange only 1 per cent under par in New York and really as high in Philadelphia and Baltimore","Invoice of 24 hogshead of tobacco from Dixon's warehouse","Sending Blow 16 hogshead of tobacco on Neptune on account of Col. Burwell (Carter's Grove). Send the German linens on board the Nancy to Col. Burwell","Re: Col Nathaniel Burwell's tobacco. \"The remainder of the tobacco shall be sent you from the College W. House as soon as a craft can be obtained.\" \"N.B. I send you four hogshead of tobacco marked and [unclear?] as [unclear?] the property of Matthew Anderson of Williamsburg which he wishes shipped to Messrs Davis Stephenson \u0026 Co. (London)…if not to Messrs Lamb \u0026 Young..\"","Re: debt owed by Godwin to Leckie","Introducing Mr. Somerville of Somerville \u0026 Halliday, New York","Mr. Galigo wishes to charter ship Washington if you have not disposed of her","Sending tobacco to go to London via ship Washington","Thinking of returning to England as has closed all business in Richmond; flour market here good; let me hear of the flour shipped","Shipping tobacco on ship Mill Run to be sent to Liverpool: will you attend to this?","Is collecting debts owed to Blow, Tobacco very dull here at 27/meal and flour at high prices","Hear brig Betsy en route to Jamaica; would like Blow to ship his flour to Kingston?","Re: shipping of tobacco on brig Polly, schooner William for London","Re: attempt to sell his ship at anchor at Blow's warehouse in Norfolk","Re: Blow's taking over Brown, Rives \u0026 Co.'s ships for Leeth and other ports","Re: Blow's help in getting cargo for England, current prices","Enclosed bill of lading for 58 hogsheads of tobacco per schooner William","Re: collecting Blow's acts for him","Enclosed bill of lading for 79 hogheads of tobacco for Leeth","Re: conditions in New York for discounting notes","Re: shoe leather and flour barrels needed","Listing ships carrying 310 hogheads tobacco abroad for firm: Mary Hatton, Hooper, Harriet, William.","Asking Blow to send his tobacco to Lamb \u0026 Younger, London","November sales at store amounted to 354 pounds £74 cash. Out of sugar; Mr. West (overseer) wishes to be paid for his last year's wages; says T. Gray is pushing him for payment for land","Re: London goods shipped to Taliaferro via Blow","Announcing loss of the ship Charlotte Walton in Dunkirk harbor; all perrished. Mr. Barksdale had written him of this; gives prices of flour and tobacco","Tobacco sent for Lamb \u0026 Younger to Blow; the brig Delight has also hogsgead of corn, meal, [beans?]; I need 44 new flour barrels of you","Prices higher because of state of things in Europe, Inflation may increase if seasons are not good","Current business statement","Re: tobacco to be shipped abroad","Re: seizure of brig Morris Myers in Nova Scotia; asks Blow's advice about insurance of cargo (London?); cargo was sold; should we prosecute the Appeals?","Re: estate of his father, wishes family bible","Expecting ship from Ireland soon; wishes cargo for it, vessel about 250 tons","Current prices","Re: sale of tar and turpentine","Has purchased a pair of mill stones for my friend Gen. Henry See, shipped on board a vessel of Mr. David Anderson of Petersburg. Please send them up the Potomac to Gen. See, Westmoreland County.","Has canvas, tar and turpentine for sale","Bills of lading for wines","Wishes to sell pork made by John D. White of Carolina, inspected in full salt but not pickled; 600 + land","Re: his tobacco lost by sinking ship","Re: sale of his skins","Re: rum","Can't sell gloves","Business in shipping and current prices","Gen. Lee wishes the Mill stones to be landed at Stratford three miles above Blackstones Island. Taylor has stone steps from city of Washington being sent down to him via Blow's vessel.","Asks Blow to ship a couple dozen hams to London, 1 dozen for Mr. Barksdale and 1 dozen for Mr. A. Donald, an old friend. Wishes bacon and hams for personal use.","Is financially ruined and will have to take bankruptcy; asks advice of Blow","Wishes to sell 15,000 lbs (pounds) of cured bacon and hams which are salpetered","Tobacco [unclear?] may get up to 5 ½ or 6 dollars","Re: his shipments abroad","Asks about price of beeswax and cheese","Re: sale of his schooners to pay his debts","Brown, Rives, \u0026 Co., Richmond, to Richard Blow, Portsmouth","Flour has fallen; tobacco [transient?]","Cannot sell gloves which Blow sent him; might try Charleston, but New York would be better market","Store sales in February were £ 120 pounds, £ 30 cash","Re: tobacco shipments abroad","Thanks him for sending hams to London for him, also for flour and corn forwarded to him","Old Tobacco is worth $ 7 or $ 8; send Lees to Philadelphia; other to go to England; better to send in 2 ships as risk is less.; fill in with corn and Indian meal.","Re: vast acreage of land in Nansemond County surveyed in 1791 and entered in Surveyor's book, Norfolk, in name of James Murdough and Daniel Fisher (20,000 acres). Entry was first made in 1783 with Andrew Stewart, and later Col. Charles Connor; asks Blow to \"have inventory made in the names of Thomas Edmonds and John T. Blow who are the right and only owners of these warrants\"","Re: collection for Blow","Bought sloop Alexander to save debt of Francis Jones","Orders for shipments of tobacco to England","Great demand for grain and flour; have had no sales for gloves","Have shipped by brig Betsy 416 [hbls?] flour to Blow; also have sent 58 [hbls?] by brig Independence. Gives current price list.","Received cheese; wishes price of corn and bacon. Little peach brandy in this neighborhood this year; sales at store were £ 162, £ 54 cash","Gloves (380 dozen) sent to Philadelphia for possible sale; would like coffee, sugar and salt in barter for Indian corn. Send prices for tobacco, flour, mead, corn, rum, brandy, coffee, and sugar. Wishes payment for Barksdale's debt to him for tobacco.","Re: note of Mr. Jones","Sent set of springs for a gigg for Mr. Fort on sloop Sincerity","Is there any demand for Russian goods with you? Expect a ship from the Baltics soon","Re: flour to be exported","Re: sending tobacco to Blow for export","Sending tobacco for shipment on brig Washington to London","Sorry to hear of the loss of brigs Carter and Mary Hylton, hope to go to London soon, peace seems near.","Re: tobacco shipments","Orders for tobacco sent down to go to Cowes, Havre, Dunkirk (France), and Rotterdam via the brig Almira","Re: tobacco for London","Need French brandy and rum; Crops poor, trade dull","Going to London via ship Washington; sending tobacco to Blow","Re: tobacco for ships Nancy and Almira","Tobacco for ship Almira","Re: tobacco for Almira and meal—Blow's plantation tobacco sent to Fort was refused","Wishes permission to send away ship which Blow may charter to Great Britain or Ireland if necessary","Re: problems about his sailing for England","Tobacco business and shipping","Re: illness of his mother (a sister of Richard Blow) Nancy is Rob Hines wife and child, George","Re: trip abroad and tobacco sent for shipment","Re: Ships' cargoes for Europe","Re: Cargoes for Europe","Every cellar full of water due to late rains","273 hhds by ship Almira already shipped","Wishes 100 hhds herrings","Tobacco by sloop Ranger for Almira","Tobacco by Ranger for Almira gloves for your store","Refers to Davis warehouse, Petersburg; sending tobacco for shipment","Tobacco bound for Orient via ship Antelope","Get passage to London for Thomas Leckie; wishes hams sent to friends Lamb \u0026 Younger, London","\"Our ship Venus arriving; will you get cargo for Ireland, England or France. Prefer Liverpool; can take staves.\"","\"Our ship Venus is a ship of 250 tons, 5 years old, has accommodations for passengers and sails well\"","Sloop Dispatch, Capt. Ash, bringing 26 hhds tobacco which Blow will ship according to manifest; detailed directions with tobacco marks ES, EF, W, RB","Re: tobacco shipments","Wishes 5 tons of logwood and 2 tons of lignum vitae to City Point, wishes logwood for ship Louisa, also.","Re: ship Almira whereabouts; lemons sent to Tower Hill. Tobacco, wheat and flour market very dull","Orders coffee, sugar, rum, oil, molasses","Barksdale wishes logwood by ship Louisa; Mr. Blow at Tower Hill","Takes out insurance for Blow at Phoenix Fire Insurance Office; surprised that Blow does not pay his overdue debt to them.","\"The Coopers left Tower Hill some days ago; they have some barrels to make at the old place, then they set off for Norfolk\"","Sending 22 hogsheads…","Hope Col. Carter's crop from York River has reached you. Hope Col. Burwell's from Rappahannock as well as the tobaccos from Carter's Grove are down. Buy pipes of wine for us.","Ship Nancy in from London","Hear his horses have arrived","Re: collection of debts due him","Re: Ships Almira and Venus belonging to Hathaway, Howes \u0026 Russell enroute to [unclear?] and Dunkirk","Blow owes them £ 1216.19.0; no insurance has been received from Blow's ship David \u0026 George","Account: £ 3593.8.0 ¾ (1800-1802)","Itemized lists of goods furnished £ 205.3.9 ¾","9 items","Desires Blow's foreign accounts shared by him","Accounts due Richard Blow","List of tobacco consigned to Blow, Norfolk","Struck by lightening from France to Virginia; repairs necessary listed","Repairs and disbursements","Sending Blow barrel staves by brig, about 250,000.","[Burwell had lived at Carter's Gove near Williamsburg before moving to Carter Hall]","Asks Blow to send up a cargo of logwood and [2 bbhs?] Rum","Latest letter from Europe gives a very unfavorable account of tobacco, prices here have fallen","Danish ship Ferendchaff[?] arrived at City Point yesterday from Dunkirk (France); will take logwood in cargo, tobacco prices low in France","Re: an unsettled account between Hussey and A. Wiscort \u0026 Aug. Derenville, merchants in New Castle, New Kent County [Derenville was a Merchant in Williamsburg: see also: CWF research department]","Hines gives consent to have her [daighter Patsy] inocculated for small pox. [Background information: Hines was a nephew of Blow. Hine's daughter, Patsy was living with Blow and going to school there.]","Gives list of current prices there; wishes Blow to give him letters of introduction to merchants in different parts of France, Spain, England and Holland. Armistead is sending his ship over there in trade","Re: store and plantation affairs","Re: tobacco sold Blow","Re: accounts for logwood and tobacco","Re: freight rates to Dunkirk and other ports","Part owner of ship Washington; wishes Blow to get cargo for ship to foreign ports","Sending Blow 4000 staves","SendingBox of books, send to Suffolk","Re: his problems with shipping","Re: ships Charles Carter and [Friendchoff?]","62 hhds tobacco aboard ship Washington","Cotton and wheat crop destroyed by hail storm","Many accounts owing to store cannot pay anything to Blow at present. We owe about $300 for pork we bought last winter","Orders from Blow for furniture to be made: mahogany enough for chairs and a sofa","Has just heard that a declaration of war has taken place between Great Britain and France; it appears that Louisiana and all the country west is ceded to the U.S. (Mailed from Baltimore)","Re: Hall Suit","Re: cargo of the Washington","Re: sale of tobacco","Math. Anderson of Williamsburg has sent down 4 hhds of tobacco for your care, please ship to London in British Vessel","Ships Martha Bland and the Lovely Lass are now loaded at City Point and bound for England via Norfolk, business very dull here","Sending Blow 194 pieces of bacon and 200 + 2 hhds of Indian meal and 1 [unclear?] flour. Send me store ware, mostly butter pots, also a set of bedstead screens","Crops injured by wet weather; Mr. West (overseer) needs about fifteen [unclear?]; trade dull; our sales for 3 months only £ 500 out of which there was only about £ 90 cash. Refers to \"Old Place\" in Southampton County [owned by Blow's father, Scammel, and now property of Blow]","Re: various ships available for shipping and tobacco abroad","Sailing for Nassau in ten days","Sending tombstone which I ask to be put over my father's grave; I sail for Halifax and England soon","Send shoe makers and oil to grease leather, tacks, hammer awls, etc., and cotton and wool cards","Wishes aid in taking his ship Almira to sea bound for Livernick, Ireland","Wishes barrel staves","Refers to \"Aunt Hall\" and calls Hall \"Uncle\"","Going to west Indies with 100 hbls of corn","Re: debt which Talbot Godwin owes Blow","Wishes Blow to sell his ship for him at $600","Receipts, bills for staves, tobacco, salt, harness, naval stores; Invoices; Legal Summons; Bills of Lading; Tower Hill Store Account (1801-1802) £ 5036.17.9 ¼","Receipts, bills for staves, tobacco, salt, harness, naval stores; Invoices; Legal Summons; Bills of Lading; Tower Hill Store Account (1801-1802) £ 5036.17.9 ¼","3 pieces","Tobacco Warehouse listings; Stud horse desired from England, Ship accounts.","Have received 10,000 lb of pork this season and only 1 hhd of tobacco; no cash worth sending","Re: insurance of ship Dauphin and other insurance","Re: escape of an enslaved person (\"escaped negro\")","acknowledges payment of $10.00","Re: debts and notes owed him and hopes that Blow can lend him money","May be willing to buy Blow's stack of goods which he had offered him a while back; Mr Lee will look them over and determine value etc.","Re: bargaining of above terms, etc.","Announcing Benson, Cropper \u0026 Benson, Corn Merchants","Discussion of visit to Brandon","E: Market conditions in France: Indigo is in demand, market favorable; tobacco market good; no demand for wood, pitch or tar","Goods, invoice; Shoes £ 246.17","Willing to give mortgages on goods in store for security","Re: his credit","Assembly extended the market land to be leased for 99 years","A candidate for House in Virginia Assembly","Re: bond for enslaved persons (\"negroes\")","Re: provisions asked for ship Parkman","Letter regarding the 'sale' of enslaved people.","Sailing soon with 15,000 bu. wheat. Wishes Harris, the baker, to furnish ship bread.","Wishes to be appointed insurance inspector for ship coming into port, asks Blow's support","Wishes ship for conveying 2,500 bushels of wheat at once","The Eliza has arrived; tobacco market good as [scarce?]","Re: cargo of corn and a ship furnished by Blow for Bahamas. Return cargo to be cane, apples and turtle (?)","Brother wishes to go to West Indies. He wishes pay for staves and tobacco if sold.","Re: collections to be made for him by Blow [Swain was a Quaker]","Trade slow, collections poor","Re: price for 15,000 barrel staves sent to Blow for sale; wishes current prices on tobacco and staves, white hominy corn and other corn","Sends his wheat from Dunkirk (N.C.) to Walker Town, about 10 or 12 miles) by land and little more by water. Is satisfied with this mode of conveyance.","Explains navigation up river as far as Walker Town for vessels of 100 or 150 tons; wishes Blow to send ship for his wheat; has the Ann arrived in London?","Has 4 enslaved carpenters ( \"valuable negro carpenters\") for 'sale' ($500 each)","Discusses prospect of buying horse Diamond, is disappointed in Pegasus, he is a bad foal getter and not much thought of in England. Heard a horse called [Pipaten?], mother to Trumpeter, has produced successful horses lately; also [Warten?] or [Sementan?] can be purchased for a moderate sum according to M. Crews to Mr. Drew. Get in touch with Mr. Barksdale (in London). I wish a horse of good size and very beautiful.","Received account sales of 2 hhds tobacco sold you from 41.17.7 pounds, Norfolk Store is debited with---problem of Collections suits?","Will send ship of assorted cargo to Tobego; corn plentiful on the Roanoke (river)","5 hhds tobacco received from James Scammel; sending down","Wishes ship for West Indies voyage","Leaving for voyage","Captain Thomas Bonner sailing in Joseph of Edenton for Tobago; Assorted cargo","Re: sale of naval stores","Sending brig of 150 tons for loading with barrel staves for Ireland or Liverpool","Unsettled state of Europe makes uncertain and dull market. Current price list given (wheat, flour, tobacco, tar, turpentine, staves, wool, and logwood)","Suit against Leonard at next Southampton Court. Paid Col. Maclin for young George Blow's schooling £ 20.10; charged to Norfolk Store","Wine for him from Madeira by ship Virginia, asks Blow to send to Alexandria; send bill to him.","Have parcel of Gray's Creek tobacco; price at Norfolk? Lists pounds of tobacco at Gray's Creek and Low Point. Asks price of brown sugar, coffee, molasses, and [unclear?] sugar","Have red oak staves, white oak [unclear?] and 12,000 shingles on way to Blow. Wishes peach brandy and price of apple cider and molasses","Has received counterfeit bank notes, information as to what to do","Re: 3 French enslaved people (\"Negroes\") brought from Hispaniola against law and now in jail at Norfolk; to be returned at expense of French who claim them","Indenture between Louis Marshall of 1st part, Jeremiah Andrews of 2nd part and Richard Blow of 3rd part and trustee for the other parties. Deed of Trust by Marshall of price of property leased from Anthony Walke in 1793, to Blow","[Blow was Dudley's uncle; Battery may be in Matthews County]","Re: current prices","Re: staves","Re: rent for his house and enslaved person (\"Negro\") for year","Re: delivery of staves","[See: Page's letter of July 9, re: French enslaved persons from Hispanola]","Re: brandy made and barrels for same","Sending Ship Fortitude to Blow, wishes Blow to get cargo of flour or tobacco for England and Ireland for her. Wishes ship to go at once, gives agents names at each British Port to which his cargo should be consigned","Re: injunction of B \u0026 B","Announcing his commission business and offering services","Wishes vessel for Falmouth","Re: arrival of his imported horse; [See letter of April 25, 1803 about horse]","\"Agreement with Thomas Wallace relative to bringing horses from England in 1803.\" Names of horses were Citizen and Clown, Wallace was the groom.","[Nephew of Blow]","Re: Blow's renewal of insurance policy at Phoenix office, Premium of £ 18.15.","Re: Mrs. Boothe, widow's dower and [div.?] of enslaved persons (\"Negroes\") between Hutchings and Edwards, commissioners appointed formerly, who neglected to allot dower: one is now dead and two have left the state. Please have commissioners appointed for my guardian; suggests Wm. E. Brodnax \u0026 Sterling Ruffin \u0026 Hutchings will appoint two for himself. Dr. John Claiborne and Tho. [unclear?], Jr. may be chosen if H. has no objections.","Re: cargoes","Re: land in Dismal Swamps alleged to be property of Robt. Craig of Manchester (England), adjacent Col. Newton's","\"The canal road is in such order as you may ride to the end of [unclear?] Contract\"","Re: opening of canal road","Re: hiring additional enslaved persons (\"negroes\") so that the Canal and road can be opened with ease this summer","Re: idea of taking on cargo of staves for Falmouth and possibly England. Wishes Blow to furnish beef, pork and bread for his ship","Cannot furnish pitch; resin is priced at 30/","Re: his ships off for Falmouth and Cork; what can Blow offer in way of ships?","Re: cargo of ship Kingston and prospects of his ship out of New York taking in tobacco at Norfolk","Wishes Blow to charter a vessel at once for Cork, they will send down tobacco, pitch, resin, white oak staves for cargo","Re: A horse arrived for Messrs [Caine?] \u0026 Ray; how to care for it and where to deliver","Refers to yellow fever raging in New York","Re: horse bought for him by Mr. Barksdale in England and problem of payments for it","Asks about cargo for sea, wishes tobacco and staves","Has 300 [unclear?] of pork for sale; grain crop on the Roanoke very good. Tar and Turpentine plentiful. Ship Mariah Jones at Barbados will return with salt by November. Then to load up with grain and staves for foreign ports.","Asks Blow to ship his tobacco to Barksdale in England","Re: price of a saddle sent to Blow","Re: cargo of staves on Little William","Send personal items of late Leckie to son","Sales account current: \"Mr. Adams will finish stilling room, only 10 bbls of Brandy made this year. It takes 10 bbls cider to make 1 bbl brandy. Hands [workers] are getting in fodder and making bricks. Have paid Wm West [overseer] $100, debited to Norfolk Store","Re: Collecting debt owed him by Dudley","Wishes $ 90 in U.S. notes sent by Mrs. Gray","Re: Horse Clown bought from abroad to be sent for by Statt, groom and Peter to take care of horse in travel","Re: cargo of staves and price for Ireland","Re: settling of account of Talbot Godwin","Re: horse Citizen which he bought for Gen. Carney; hope it has landed and is on its way to Carolina as I shipped on board the Gosport to your wharf; \"I am glad to hear George (Blow) is doing so well at the Williamsburg Colledge [College of William \u0026 Mary]. I always admired the Colledge as all the young men brought (out) there of late years, leave the Colledge new firebrands in politics\"","Re: note of Ambrose Dudley","Invoice of shoes for Grillet \u0026 Bell to Richard Blow, Norfolk","Wishes sacks, molasses, sugar, and coffee in exchange for lampblack and butter","Re: business difficulties of Lamb \u0026 Younger; has sent a horse names Citizen for Gen. Carney to Blow","Look out for Mr. Strange's furniture; he leaves Liverpool around 10 August in The Fame; send on to Petersburg c/o Mr. Pallak","Lamb \u0026 Younger, London, ceased business","Re: Ships Kingston and Nansuch and trade","Sending naval stores wanted to City Point","Will sell his 2 lots in Gosport to pay his debt but wants $3000 for them. Willing to sell his military lands also; signed note for George Wilson for brother's debt.","Wish to wagon by bacon from here to Suffolk and thence by water to Norfolk. Will put up hams, shoulders and midlings; Baltimore may be a good market or Alexandria. Expect Blow to take consignments","Letter for trustees of Lamb \u0026 Younger, London, or their trustees if they are dissolved; would like wine, sherry and bbl whiskey","Hope to pay Blow what they owe him","Re: trip to Georgia, would like to take some enslaved persons (\"slaves\") to help pay expenses. Refers to Mrs. Blow as his aunt","Invoice of goods sent us from Norfolk Store, £ 109.0.10. Newspapers come regularly once a week; tobacco market poor. Will go to the Old Place [Southampton] soon to see how things go there.","Current prices","Re: Business difficulties","Applying for position in office of Discount and Deposit, Norfolk","Re: A horse which he wishes Mr. Barksdale [London] to buy for him","Wishes consignments of tobacco and cotton from Blow","Refers to Mr. West [overseer at Old Place] and Mr. Adams [overseer at Tower Hill] their crops and prospects, etc. Burning bricks","Current prices","Has 300 or more barrels for sale","Little in shipping due to uncertainty of invasion of England","Wishes wines; the Antelope has been chartered for continent would you like space for cargo?","Corn crop in; bricks burning; trade dull","Re: business of barrel staves","Has crab cider for sale, what price will Blow pay? Also, gives prices for brandy, new corn, peas and tobacco.","Reed (groom), has brought horse Archduke; arrived at Blow's from abroad. Reed wishes Blow to employ him to go to England and bring back horses. Write at once your decision; prices of horses have risen as of late in England","Have 7000+ lbs. of pork, no tobacco","[Administrator of father's estate]","Re: payment for Citizen, the horse imported from England for him through Blow \u0026 Barksdale; Citizen is highly praised and valued by many: \"He is as springy as any lady on a dancing room and cutts as many capers.\" Hopes Mr. Barksdale will send him a mare from which he can breed racers for his children.","Re: payment of debt and security for his friends","Sending 78 hhds of tobacco to Blow","Sending staves and peas for sale—wish salt and sugar","Received from Richard Blow [Adm. of Alex. Leckie Sr.'s estate], personal articles, etc.","[Richard Blow, Agent]","Description of cargo, ports of call in US and Europe","Cargo of tobacco for France","Cargo of flour to London","Cargo of tobacco to Falmouth, England and Hamburg","Cargo of tobacco to Falmouth","On board ships [Inn___?] and Dundas for Virginia; Personal effects","Cargo for Ireland","Adjustment for loss of David \u0026 George","Account with Richard Blow $16,966.34","3056.19.5 ¾ [John Patterson, surviving partner after Capt. Brown's death]","…at time of Captain Brown's Death £ 4918.19.3","1790-1796….£ 3585.10.8 ½; Balance due the G. Store… £ 7577.5.11","Re: Privateer Moses Myers taken and carried to Halifax, Nova Scotia. Vice Adm. Court has been reversed here, money in hands of owners in Nova Scotia. Division of money of those entitled now uncertain. \"If brought into court here, I'll pay attention to your interest in the business.\" Flour cheaper here than in Virginia, tobacco holds same price","Refers to the \"bank at this time [seems] to engross and interest the citizens of our Town; we expect it to operate in about ten days","Has received 17 hhds tobacco of N. Burwell's on board the Almira; Insurance taken out","Re: his business arrangements; will not be a partner to [Brown?] or affiliate with Pallak; promise of his business good","Re: Younger's [unclear?] with Brown","\"We are happy to inform you that our house goes on as before\"","Re: Blow's desire to pay a large debt which he owes to Donald \u0026 Burton. Funds in London on account there; Advise.","\"…I like America but as yet I am quite at a loss where to fix...The Baptist's cause here is not very strong although there are two meetings\"","Has prospect of ship proper for shipping tobacco; would Blow be interested in a cargo?","Re: problems arriving from Love's failure to comply with rules for Book of Claims and Barksdale's attempt to clear it for him","Lamb \u0026 Younger, London, has shipped guns for our stores, please deliver them to us","Re: Charter for Snow Concord for London; can fill her cargo","Re: coming to Portsmouth, to establish a tannery. Wishes Blow to assist him and his friend, Crossthwaits, from Keswich, England. Has worked for Mr. Wm. Plume tanner, a short time. [Plume had been in Williamsburg for years prior to going to Portsmouth] Barron knows of a new process for tanning which shortens time; also knows great deal about skinning sheep, etc. [Letter provides great detail on tanning]","Re: claims made by Blow to board of Clairs, London","Re: recovering insurance on building burned in Portsmouth","Discusses how to pay Donald \u0026 Burton, London; has £ 1900 also has £ 500 [Stg?]; payment from Phoenix Ins. Co. which he can add to above sum","Re: sale of his pork","Trade poor, collections poor, wheat sold, bricks being made","Business dull, current prices","Banking arrangements for Blow to pay Donald \u0026 Burton through Dan. Call.","Has received bill of exchange of Macmurdo \u0026 Fisher for £ 1831.5 Stg. on Wm. Barksdale in town of assignees of Donald \u0026 Burton","Re: brick making and crops","Re: [bbls.?] of turpentine in [cypress bbls.?]; bound with white oak, should demand good prices","Re: tobacco shipped","Re: shipment of turpentine and horse Buzzard","Re: pork sent to Blow for sale","Our ship Samuel Jackson with part cargo of staves and bound for Cadiz will come into Hampton Roads for further cargo; will Blow notify him when it arrives and leaves","Flour has advanced and is in demand here, salt and tobacco good. Gives list of hhds of tobacco stored with Richard Blow in Campbell and Wheeley Fire Proof Warehouse","Introducing William Carter, son to Mr. Cater of Shirley, goes to Norfolk to procure passage to a port in France. Mr. Carter has $ 200 which may not be enough for his passage,. if not, will you supply the difference. [This may be the William Carter who attended the College of William \u0026 Mary in 1801]","Re: buying insurance and bank shares","Re: ship Samuel Jackson leaving Ocracock [Ocracoke] Bar for Hampton Roads laden with cargo for Cadiz, Spain","General Affairs at store and conditions of crops","Re: insurance on cargo to Dunkirk","Re: tobacco in storage and prospect of cargo","Could send soon 30 hhds if you ship to London","Asks current price of tobacco","Re: pipe staves on hand for sale","Consign tobacco to Samuel Buchanan of London","Mr. Adams, overseer, has gotten in ¼ of crops of corn and all of hogs; enslaved persons (\"slaves\") sick","Gives Blow's balance and what borrowed","Will Blow get Gaskins to make him ½ dozen table and ½ dozen tea spoons as he made for you with G.M.D. in a cypher on them; refers to \"Aunt Hall\"","\"Copy of papers sent to London, to recover insurance on my houses burned in Norfolk on \"Marketstreet:\" 3 Story Brick house and store burned, warehouse and offices, also. Littleton Tazewell, Notary Public. Home was 35' in length and 29' in breadth, brick, 3 story's high, besides cellars and ganet. Lower store was occupied as a Day Goods Store with mahogany counters; passage below and 4 rooms on 2 story were never completely finished and were strucco (?) and whole house plastered; counting room in read of sd. House was 16' square, 2 stories high with cellar and chimney of brick and completely finished Kitchen in rear of wood, 2 stories high and chimney of brick 20' x '16; smoke (house) 12' square with stove and warehouse shelved and laid out for wholesale store was 30' long and 21' broad, 2 stoves of wood. Value of building prior to fire was $8,939.60 Itemized Estimate of House of Offices to be built given: \"Bricks and Stone Work: $2750\" Scantling, plank and shingles: $1540 Glass, nails, locks: $684 Carpenters Bill: $2770.60 Plastering $926 Painting Bill: $265.00 Total: $8939.60","£ 4030.12 \"amo goods on hand £ 620.6.11 ¾ 90 pct advance £ 558.6.3 1/7 Amo currency articles:£ 425.1.4 Total: £ 5634.6.8 ¼ \"","Bill of measuring the ruins of my buildings $19.12, receipt in full","Bill of house frame and plank [unclear?] of Major John Armstrong for my dwelling and warehouse in Norfolk...$256.75","Wm. Wark, power of attorney for heirs","Petersburg, to New York, $ 80.46; Marine Insurance Office, Norfolk","Sundry Entries","Over 100 items: Bills of lading; Bills of lumber, staves, tar, turpentine; Petty accounts; accounts of ship's captains","Over 100 items: Bills of lading; Bills of lumber, staves, tar, turpentine; Petty accounts; accounts of ship's captains","Over 15 items: Bills of lading; Bills of lumber, staves, tar, turpentine; Petty accounts; accounts of ship's captains","Box 30 has been divided into boxes box 30 A and 30 B.","6 items","33 items","4 items","12 pieces","Includes names of debtors; 7 pieces","over 100 items","109 items","50 items","Box 30 has been divided into boxes box 30 A and 30 B.","Wishes to purchase the horse Buzzard in England thru Mr. Barksdale if possible. Sending 736 [unclear?] of turpentine to pay for him","Sent stud book and sporting magazine for A. Walke by Captain Baird; heard you have had a very severe winter, worst in 25 years","Think I can get horse for your friend in Carolina for about 500 guineas. Oscar is [unclear?] and going to Virginia for Col. Lightfoot; Nat as good a horse as Sir Harry or several others","Asking Blow to send him scrip at once so he can make payment of some shares.","2 enslaved persons (\"slaves\") have escaped","Wishes to buy 700 bu. of salt","Re: collection of debt for Blow (John Nicholas, debtor)","Sundries deliv. by Blow for ship Cracker","Re: to \"Aunt Hall;\" will leave Mathews as soon as land is sold; have advertised in Richmond Enquirer","\"Uncle Wm. Drew suggested that I write you about employment\"","Refers to forwarding papers to M. Madison in Washington, necessary for [past?] port to Dublin. Will ship be able to wait for me 6 or 7 days?","Sending staves","Re: sale of his tobacco and corn","Sending 10 hhds tobacco by sloop Sophia to Blow","[Nears?] staves to fill up his ship when it calls at Norfolk","Cannot supply tobacco for Blow's ship now","Sends bill of laden for 15 hhds tobacco, through Blow to London","Ship America will not come to Norfolk now; for Europe","Tobacco problems","14 hhds tobacco","Refers to debt he owes Dr. Hall, will collect money from Carter Braxton and send to him","Discusses insurance on Blow's houses burned in Norfolk; Mr. Buchanan's displeasure at Blow buying the old ship William, horse Benenborough is for sale at 1000 guineas, inform General (Carney); must have cash before I can buy","Will send turpentine as soon as boat can be found to take it down the river to Plymouth. Have 240 [unclear?]. In looking over racing calendar and stud book see a mare, Penelope got by Trumpetor bred by the Duke of Grattan, foaled in 1798; get Barksdale to purchase her for me; if not, get one of Hutchinson's family of horses, the man that bred Beninborough","Has received Gen. Carney's turpentine on America, do not think he can get either of the horses the General wants","Bill of lading for goods shipped for Col. Hoomes of Bowling Green","Col Hoomes wishes 20 or 30 bbls herrings","Received staves sold for 28 pounds per [hd?] and 14 pounds per bbls, \"Our good friends the English are taking all vessels that are not bound direct to their parts.\"","Has ship; wishes to come to Virginia for freight; ship is new; Advise me.","258 bbls of herrings shipped to Blow","Re: wine to be shipped to him","Will ship turpentine to Blow as soon as weather opens","Re: possible loss of ferry if legislature decides to allow a new ferry to be operated","Re: his debts","\"The money for the capture of the brig Richmond has all been paid.\" Advise who has money","Re: debt he owes, must sell property in Blow's hands","Re: settlements and credits for turpentine and tobacco sold, no chance of getting the two horses, General Carney wants","Bill of Lading for James Strange","Re: legal case against his brother Alex Leckie now in Virginia. Refers to his attorneys in Georgia and Rode Island.","Wishes ½ ton iron, bellows and German [Steel?]","The original Box 31 has been expanded into two boxes as currently described in the finding aid: Box 31 and Box 31 A.","For corn \"being the price per season for the said Waller's young mare being covered by Col. Cary's Horse Daredevil [Williamsburg Data?]","Re: Division of property and debts of Baker \u0026 Blow…","For goods sold him","Asking father to pay Leroy Anderson $60.00","$270 port payment in suit against Blow, Adm. of estate of John Redwood, also a note for $830.33","Wm. Redwood with appear at Raleigh Tavern in Williamsburg for purpose of collecting funds due by suit from Blow","Advises against buying big stock due to world conditions; will send George up to help take inventory; he is in Williamsburg now","1130.51","$ 1838.9.7 ¼ Itemized list of those who owe firm","$ 16010.65 ½","Col Noth Burmell; Robert. C. Burwell; Ph. Burwell; Math. Pape; Robt. Page $196.12.½","Proceed to England and other countries","Proceed to the Baltics","Proceed to Portugal","Father and Son, London, July 9, 1806 (2Boxes of cheese for Lucy Paradise, Williamsburg) Iris Madeira, April 3, 1806 (wines) Jolly Sails, Plymouth NC, June 2, 1806 (shad) Sally Nun, Plymouth NC, June 3, 1806 (shad) Laura, Liverpool (England), July 18, 1806 (merchandise) Dispatch, New York, August 19, 1806 (merchandise) Antelope, Windsor NC, March 13 1806 (tar) John and Avice, River Thames, August 1806 (Merchandise) Eagle, Edenton, October 17, 1806 (sugar, white, oak stoves) Dunfries, London, February 24, 1806 (goods, treasures?) Fairplay, Plymouth NC, April 19, 1806 (hhls, hinings) Antelope, Windsor, NC, March 13 1806 (tar) Anne, Windsor NC, October 28, 1806 (staves and turpentine) Judith, Windsor NC, October 16, 1806 General Green, May 31, 1806 (oak staves) Jenny and Sheperdern, Manchester (England), June 2, 1806, (hhds of tobacco) Sally, Salmon Creek, May 1, 1806 (herrings) Insurance on Sally Ann Neptune, Richmond, March 1, 1806 (tobacco) Commerce, February 1806 (salt and c) America, October 9, 1806 (ship, break, flour) John, Richmond, November 1, 1806 (tobacco) Arnick, July 15, 1806 (staves) Lydia, New Bedford, June 3, 1806 Ontario, June 4, 1806 America, Norfolk, October 10, 1806, $1041.59 Bell Savage, June 8, 1806 (accounts) Robt. Barclay, September 1806 (accounts) Commerce, April 26, 1806 (accounts) Mt. Vernon, Rotterdam, September 24, 1806 (insurance) Atlantic, London, August 1806 (tobacco) Regulator, Plymouth NC, March 28, 1806 (turpentine, tar, sugar) April 16, 1816 (rum) Judith, Windsor NC, March 31, 1806 Commerce, New Bedford, February 22, 1806 (staves) Army, Plymouth, March 5, 1806 Mary, Richmond, April 19, 1806 Mt. Vernon, December 22, 1806 (freight account) Mt Vernon, December16, 1806 (cider, food) Mt. Vernon, December 16, 1806 (oil, beef, etc) Mt. Vernon, October 11, 1806 (navy, bread) Brig George, November 19, 1806 Averick, August 6, 1806 (general account) Fredice, May 1795 (pitch) Sally, Petersburg, June 16, 1795 (tobacco) Flora and Betsy, July 1, 1806 (tobacco) Grey Hound, Plymouth NC, May 7 1806, (pork and turpentine) James Smith, John Coke, Carterise December 5, 1806 (pipe staves inspected from and consigned to Richard Blow) Neptune: October 13 1806 Oak Boards, inspected","Ship Antelope's cargo much damaged, public sale will be had at Calais, and results sent to Mr. Barksdale towards claim and insurance. Blow's tobacco was on Antelope","Discusses current prices of cotton, coffee, tobacco; claims of cargo of Antelope further discussed","Re: settlement of property of Baird's; see also:Box 30","Trade dull: Received bills of lading for Blow's tobacco","Re: turpentine of General Carney's shipped to him, can't buy a horse for Carney as price is 1,000 guineas for either horse he wants. Await Carney's orders; sent him books he wished by Captain Baird; have sent Blow average for loses on Antelope. Son, William, is at school in Reading.","Partners in House of Lamb \u0026 Younger were James Brown, Richmond, Virginia and John Lamb \u0026 John Younger, London; upon death of Mr. Lamb, survivors have admitted J. C. Wardrop as a partner","Re: mistake in shipment of tobacco","Sent 16 quarters [unclear?] 1736 of beef for sale","Re: cargo for ship Globe","Re: pork sent Blow for sale","Tobacco manifests sent for ship Industry for Liverpool and 2 parcels of newspapers for John Hunter","Ship Globe now loading","Re: his debts and how to collect from C. Braxton","Act bills of lading for tobacco, gives current prices of wheat and flour per barrel","Prices current","Discusses dropping prices for turpentine, flour, tobacco better","Re: collection due him","Re: bills of lading for London firms, tobacco sales","Re: tar shipped to Blow; wishes flour in return","Re: cost of ship to take tobacco to France","Re: collections-wishes rum sent to him","Re: suit Ladd v. Strange","Re: debt owed to him by Captain Micks","Re: pork shipped to Blow","Has leased for 10 years furnished place 5 miles from Rayall Exchange, sending Mrs. Blow shoes","Re: loading of Mount Vernon","Bill of lading for fish sent, to Richard Blow, Portsmouth","Printed; business conditions, current prices of cotton, turpentine, tobacco, flour, rice, staves there","$ 100 Virginia currency","Damages to anchors of his ship","Re: cargo of tobacco and possibly flour for the ship General Green","Pork and turpentine to be shipped to Blow aboard the ship Grey Hound for General Carney's account","Bills of lading for tobacco aboard ships Betsy and Nancy","Re: cargo of tobacco for Bell Savage","Re: a ship for Rotterdam","Inquiry about father and letters to him","Has received letters from his father. Was on a Prussian ship carried into Portsmouth and condemned because he came out of a French Port that was blockaded","Discusses business with Blow; amounts due him for merchandise and amounts due Blow for tobacco sent to Calais and Dunkirk (France) per ship Antelope","Tar and turpentine sent on ship The Planter have been sold. Inform General Carney that neither of the horses he wants he can get now. Gives names of other horses which he thinks he can buy once the season is over here: Whiskey, Coreador, Beningborough, and Citizen","Sending down tobacco for ship Flora, Portsmouth","Re: shipment from Virginia, of salt, current prices there","Re: to money he had received due Dr. Hall from Carter Braxton","Re: cargo of staves","\"at the request of Col. Nathaniel Burwell I have shipped on Sloop George 3 trunks, 1Box, and 1 bundle to your care which you will please keep until they are called for by the Reverend John V. Wylie.\"","Ship America, in port will send down to you, she is 287 ton [burden?], can carry 350 hhds and storage of staves to any port in Great Britain","Where is his tobacco? Has price in London fallen?","Ship Mary E. Wright, has been carried into Germany and condemned as prize; ask H. to get $ 9000 insured on her, world conditions affecting prices of product sent over","Wishes 50 sacks of salt","Re: shipment of herrings","Gives ship America's account held in high regard by the ship owners here; discusses conditions between Russia and France, not good","Have to go down tomorrow to the wreck of ship The Shepherdess. Do you have any goods aboard?","Wish 4 bbls of crab cider","Expect ship General Greene owned by Tobias Lard \u0026 Co. of Kennebunk from Liverpool; could a cargo of staves be procured at your place for return voyage","Re: letters he should have received","Re: payments for staves and sugar","Re: change in ownership and management of the 8 ferries, opposed to incorporating; will you influence Richmond legislators to this effect?","Discusses trade and changes for selling Petersburg and Richmond goods, gives estimate of general market for tobacco, sugar, cotton, etc.","Business settlements with Blow","76 items","22 items","25 and 150 items","50 items","1 item","Order for salt","Re: tar sold to Blow","Announces conclusion of a treaty of amity, navigation, and commerce between this country and the USA signed on the 31 [ulto?]","Re: his recent settling in Georgia, prospects, etc.","Re: Blow's suit vs. Gill for debt accrued since 1786","Re: George Blow's marriage and placing him with Tazewell and Jon Cowper to study law; Discusses tobacco business, etc.","Re: damaged flour on ship Alexander","Enclosed copy of condemnation of ship Mary T. Wright","Give freight rates at Norfolk for landing salt from Liverpool (England), also tobacco freight rates","Re: Ships William \u0026 Mary and Paulina and letters due him","Need 1 or 2 small vessels to load at Bermuda Hundred for Falmouth; have 180 hhds tobacco for ship Averick","Re: loading tobacco on ship Niagara","Bill of lading for herrings enclosed","Re: ship Washington's loading; also ship Russell, a very fine, fast sailing copper bottomed ship of 300 tons","Describes splendid entertainment by citizens to the Cavalry and Militia which went from here. I enclose a copy of the toasts, was mortified by his furlough. Tell young George that I hope he will merit the promotion I bestowed on him.","Re: settlement of co-partnership with J. Waldone \u0026 Co.; Blow one of bondsmen","Left British book on Cavalry discipline at Blow's House","Re: Cargo of ship Niagara to Great Britain","Discussion of ship's journey down James to Norfolk [Caffin was mate for ship Albright]","Re: recovering money from Carter Braxton","Writes of wife, Mary's death","Refers to Dudley's wife's death [Mrs. Hall is Lucy]. Says Portsmouth has been upset over aggressions of British Ships of war; an army in our streets, houses, etc. Business is stagnated","Re: cargo of salt or tobacco","Wishes freight for London, or Liverpool","Wishes his Gosport property sold","Wishes to know prices","Re: cargo of staves","Re: cargo of salt from Liverpool and prospect of tobacco on return","Hopes Blow has sold fish for him","Captain Barney of ship Argus sailed for Hobbs Hole, Virginia, for tobacco","Re: cargo of ship Washington","Prices current given in detail","Re: problems of cargo and men for ships","Re: how to pay his debts","Ships Neptune and Reward here","Terms for ship May en route to Continent","Wishes freight for ship Russell","Wishes 100 lbs of bacon, hams and candles sent to him. There is an opening for a retail store on York River","Freight received from Blow via sloop Little Jim; salt","Re: Sale of fish","Ship Averick, tobacco cargo lost, no insurance on ship. Eight of the hams which Mrs. Blow sent, saved. Thinks there will be no war between England and U.S.","Gives dimensions of Dismal Swamp Canal lock[?]. Detailed letter.","Re: Shipment of tobacco to Blow","Asking for position of book keeper in U.S. Bank","Wishes oder of general merchandise sent","Re: Fish he sold; large grain crops here and quantity of lumber of every kind","Having sale on 22nd","Re: Pitch stored with Blow","Introducing Col. Wm. Fontaine of Hanover, who has a considerable interest in the Dismal Swamp Canal.","Order for general goods.","Notifying re: suit filed","Personal Letter; sends love to \"Aunt\"","Cash scarce; trade dull","£ 802.3.-","£ 883.4.8 3/4","£ 7269.13.5 \"Debts due from the Store: Norfolk Store; Littleton Lamir; James Dunlop \u0026 Co.; Butts Birds[srpey?]; Isaac Andrews; Allen Hines; John Berryman; £ 4898. - 9 1/2 / £ 2371.12.7 1/2","165 items","Re: Letters he had asked Blow to forward to England to Mr. Rennolds","Sending $ 54.50 in [unlcear?]loans for payment for flour, etc.","Order for garden seeds","Re: Commission merchants, Treble, Spe[unclear?] \u0026 Co., of [Nantz?]","Re: Deed of trust to secure[?] Blow","Wishes to pay General Thomas Blount, Member of Congress, some money; wishes Blow to [unclear?]","Introducing F. Le Roy of Nantz","Re: Cargo of corn and effects of cargo on its outcome","Re: Whiskey and brandy to go to Charles Carter of Shirley Plantation","Re: problems of present embargo on his corn","Re: Money he owes Blow","Re: Prospects of freight should embargo be lifted","Wishes ship Belle Savage for cargo, for Liverpool","Re: Political Situation in Spain \u0026 France [Refers to the Napoleonic Wars]","Sending down corn \u0026 tobacco for shipment","Wishes Blow to sell enslaved persons for Drew, even at $ 30.00; needs money at once","64 items","Hopes beef and candles sent to Blow can be disposed of as embargo is partially repealed.","Sending ship down to be loaded with cargo for anywhere except to North of Europe. Ship American built. Ship bringing down building stone.","Send salt to him at once","Re: shipment of corn and tobacco","Re: Need salt at once","Re: Salt","Re: Ship Washington en route to Norfolk for corn and flour","Re: Bills owned them","Gives current prices of tobacco","General conditions discussed","Re: Cargo of ship Columbia","Re: Staves","Discusses affairs abroad. Wishes Blow to sell salt at City Point.","Re: Wine from Madeira","Re: Freight desired for ship Columbia to England","Wishes ship for his tobacco. Address him at White Chimney's, Caroline County","Tobacco bringing good prices here","Wishes Blow to advertise his ship Mary Ann for freight for Europe. Must avoid Amsterdam or any place under French domination. Ship able to take tobacco, cotton, or hogsheads.","Have ship ready in a few weeks for freight to Europe. Can Blow secure freights?","Problem as to ship. Has tobacco ready for Europe","Can fill up another ship with flour","Re: Sale of his Gosport lots by Blow \u0026 his debts.","Refers to his cargo of lour, etc. now ready","Has hogshead staves instead of barrel staves at landing","Have bt. 10,000 barrel staves and leave at once; will send rough staves down on another lighter. This will complete my contract with you","Sent 5000 barrel staves per the lightman","Sending Blow rough hhds. staves","Awaiting craft to send 7 hhds of tobacco down. Hope you have shipped out the 15hhds with you aboard the Pocahontas","Wish to have price of bacon and brandy","Re: Ship for Dublin and freight cost","Send candles to me at Washington","Re: Freight for ship Washington out of Norfolk","Enc. Charter Party for ship Nancy","Is concerned about vice around his residence , etc. Wishes Blow to have law change this situation","Re: Barrel staves","Ship Columbia from Tappahannock to Liverpool with freight of staves or tobacco. Ship Mary Ann sailed ysterday for Charleston for freight","Re: Staves and undressed wood","Re: Tobacco freight","Tobacco on ship Alexander for Falmouth and England or Ireland","Barrell staves on board brig Catherine","Passage wanted to Cork, Ireland or England","Business accounts of ship Alexander","Sends letters for Richard Blow (her father-in-law) to send to her mother, Mrs. Waller, in Williamsburg","Wishes small vessel for his freight","Ship Union, belonging to us expected from Cadiz (Spain). Wish freight for her.","Will take inventory of store goods by September 1st and balance books.","Discusses current prices of hemp and accounts of ship Columbia","Re: President's proclamation. Gives current prices of tobacco and flour.","Has white oak hhds and red oak hhds and 150 lbs. bee's wax to sell","Has contracted for small ships to take his tobacco to port north of Gothenburg (Sweden) or to the south of Lisbon (Portugal). Blow's rate of freight too high. Need Blow's advice about proper paper for clearing ship, etc.","Wishes advice of Blow for marketing goods in New York","Re: Small debts and lack of news as to her son's whereabouts","Re: Shipment of hemp","Cargo of tobacco is intended for continent. Blow will get French consul's certif. for Hatcher","Re: Suit","Notice of board meeting to be held in 12th.","For 12 different ships","6 items","50 items","Details an agreement between Hatcher and Blow for freight on ship Mary Ann, to discharge cargo in British Isles, Spain, Portugal, Canary or Western Islands. To be allowed 50 days to load and discharge and call for orders. Tobacco freight.","Duty Bonds not paid in bank, by law, will be put in suit. Request merchants of Norfolk to have their bonds adjusted in bank","Re: discusses loading of the ship Mary Ann and bills of lading.","Continuation of business of loading ship Mary Ann","Discussing Hatcher's business ventures abroad: Hatcher's shipping of tobacco abroad. Details of necessary papers to be taken by the ship and to be used to different countries.","Acknowledges proposals of Brown \u0026 Rives","Re: Ship Mary Ann","Discussing shipment of good to Europe: Freight for ships Columbia and Mary Ann","Discussing the election of Richard Blow as director of the Bank of the United States for a one-year term [Oliphant was chashier of bank]","Certificate for $ 2794.51 for 30 hhds tobacco [unclear?] by Blow","Re: concerning political actions of the U.S. Congress: refers to \"ultimate fate of Mason's resolutions\" in Congress","Re: business of ships abroad, Mary Ann and Columbia","Re: tobacco aboard the ship Mary Ann","Re: Mary Ann cargo and departure","Discussing the positions of the French: French near border of Portugal now","Loads of tobacco of the ship Mary Ann","Current price of tobacco. Refers to \"Mr. Masons bill passing in the Senate and small vessels will immediately be wanted for Britain and Ireland\"","Discusses ships' destinations and cargos: problems of loading the Mary Ann; disagreement between Hatcher and Blow","Mary Ann destinations, cargo, etc.","Re: Furniture sent to Blow for sale in 1809. Please return if not sold","Agreement between Blow \u0026 Hatcher for ship Mary Ann's cargo","Need small vessel for overseas trade","Barksdale's son is en route to Norfolk from London, to study in the U.S. Has chosen Law as his profession, wishes Blow to encourage and supervise William. Mr. Hill's [unclear] has returned here and demands pay for training Hill's horses (\"fillies\")","Wishes Blow to get vessel for his tobacco","Discusses sailing across the Atlantic, heavily armed: \"on April 1st was boarded by a French Privateer and plundered of all our clothes, money, everything moveable. Was Brig 20 guns, 150 men\"","30 hhds. of tobacco for Juno","Re: tobacco for ships Juno and Washington.","Corn sent to Blow by ship Sisters","Her [unclear?] son estate in Virginia [largely illegible]","Sending 225 bhls. of tar to Blow for sale; asks prize of staves (white oak or red oak)","Ship delayed; will send in 3 weeks","Shipping tobacco","His ship Industry en route to Blow for freight; prefer a freight to Lisbon (Portugal) or Cadiz (Spain); Insurance to England very high for small vessel; maybe West Indies would be wiser.","Distressed at no news from his ships or from William [Drew]. Addresses Blow as \"kind relative\"","Sending ship Mary Ann to New York for freight as cheaper rate than Norfolk","Requests Blow to return invoice of furniture to him as he is loading for So[uth?] America","Asks for his account and prices for freights at Alexandria, Norfolk, etc.","Re: fish sent to Blow for sale","Re: African-Americans in prison there and prices for wheat, corn.","Still concerned over fate of her son Thomas","Reports death of John Rogers. His son-in-law, Samuel Nightingale, is admin. of estate","Vessels [unclear?] here","[Blow had been guardian of Davis]","Inquiring if M. Triplett, lately from Cadiz (Spain) is there to purchase flour for the British Army in Spain","Re: Account of Nathaniel Burwell","Re: Estate of his father-in-law, John Rogers","Dissatisfied with Mr. Foster who has delayed building a ship for him. Asks Blow to see about it for him","Re: Burwell's salt order","Re: newspaper subscription of The Herald","Asks settlement for turpentine","Has not received his letter","Has two ships ready by November and December","Sending load of staves to Blow","Hear Napoleon Bonaparte has rescinded his decree and ordered the release of all American property under adjudication in his dominion (goods and prisoners?).","Recommends Thomas J. Allen, Commission Merchant, Baltimore to Blow's attention","Re: Discussing the detention of vessels in Cadiz Bay","Re: Blow's payments due","Sale of fish to Blow","Sending 86 hams and 3 bhls. Turpentine for sale. Would like [unclear?] of salt","Directions for goods to be sent to him","Inquiring about the price of Liverpool salt and Spanish brandy","Remittance and sale of salt","Sloop Exchange bringing 12 [unclear?] white oak staves to Blow","Little chance of flour cargo; same (some?) tobacco","Cargo of ship Hunter in Virginia waters, now desiring wheat and flour","Tobacco shipment is ready for sending to Bordeaux or port in Bay of Biscay (France)","Wishes news of departure of ship Mary Ann for Europe. Are bonnets all sold and what prospect is there for the Columbia's salt? Expecting ship Nancy soon.","55 hhds. tobacco shipped to Blow","Re: valuations of ships and averages charged at Greenock","Has not sold Blow's Spanish [Brown?] yet.","Sending load of staves","Ship Averick loading tobacco and cotton for London","Re: payments due from Blow","Acknowledges hams sent to him; wishes news of his son, William, who went to Virginia recently","Re: Bow's ship Nancy in France, insurance etc.","Ship Nancy has arrived. Discussing the \"present officers decline all [risquer?] to France: A few days will determine England's steps…\"","Wishes price of ground allum salt; also price of flour and old whisky","Wishes vessel of 180 to 250 hhds to load for Liverpool direct.","Staves hard to get right now","Have 400 ton ship and wish cargo from Norfolk","Contract for outgoing ship to Europe","Glad Blow secured vessel for cargo aboard","Re: fish sold to Blow; also admin. of his bother's estate","Insurance of ship; wishes price of [unclear?] goods incl. bristles","For ships Catherine, Freyheit, Pindur, Fredonia, Juno, and the Columbia.","For ships Washington, Rachel and Mary, Mary Ann, Jersey Blue, Sally, Planter, and the Nancy with tobacco accounts.","Sending Blow a load of staves","Tobacco ready for ship Betsy","Tobacco shipment ready for ship Unity","Shipment of sperm (whale) oil and problems about it","Re: discussing a shipment of tobacco for the Betsy","Introducing Capt. Joel Thorp to Blow","Re: Sale of fish","Introducing J. K. Townsend of Townsend \u0026 White, New York","Re: flour from Lisbon (Portugal)","Blow appointed agent of the Trustees of the [late?] Bank of the United States","Have new ship of 300 tns ready in 6 weeks and would like freight in Virginia for her.","4 hhds. of tobacco on board of ship Aberdeen","Draft on Blow, etc.","Has about 300 bhls. flour for sale. Advise.","Directions to Cat. Russell from Liverpoole in case Non-Intercourse Act going into effect. Discusses U.S. Government problems about foreign trade","Current prices of tobacco and flour given","Discusses financial transactions: transfers 2 shares of stock into Bank of Virginia to Blow","Ship has arrived and experiencing government entanglements: ship Mary Ann here now and whether she can clear after February orders by Government. Keep him posted as to chance of freight to any port of Europe in case of U.S. change of orders","Requests remittance for wines ordered by Messrs. Burwell \u0026 Pages.","Has candles and twisted horse manes suitable for matresses for sale. Like to know where ship St. Chuthbert is.","Discusses political entanglement and shipping: \"Non-Intercourse laws have vanished and all our expectations now is that Congress will adjourn in 10 or 12 days….\" How are vessels there now?","Has about 300 bhls. Herring fish for sale","Shipping business: Capt. Allen of schooner Hero looking for business there","Flour for sale and price he is willing to take for it.","Current prices for tobacco and flour.","12 bags horse manes sent to Blow for sale.","Re: his order for Madeira wines","Has a vessel for sale; gives minute detailes and description of her and price asked.","Can furnish red oak staves at $ 18 per M.","Gives Golsborough family genealogy","Re: Ship Nancy","Sending his son home.","Has new ship of 360 tons available to Bow. Expects ship Ann Alexander soon and wishes business for her","Re: business with Wm. Barksdale for son's money.","Re: flour shipped to London and insurance for it","Re: Rogers estate; ship Mary Ann waits for cargo from Bow; Dull times in foreign freights","Business dull for all kinds of vessels.","Death of Mr. Pallak; he left no will; Estate of $ 35,000 or $ 45,000 goes to his brother Allan.","Suit between him and George Keckie. Refers to Mr. Wickham as counsel","Business payments discussed","Pallack estate and payments","Has St. Petersburg Russian hemp for sale. Can Blow use any?","Business between the two.","Asks Blow to give ship Tracta[?] 10 or 15 bhls. of their tobacco in storage.","Payments and shipping matters: sends bill for still sent to Bow","Roger's estate payments due from Blow. Wishes freight of corn for ship Mary Ann.","Capt. Robinson needs help to obtain a consular certificate","Payment for 12 bales of hair.","Invoice for hats.","Step-daughter married Robert Goldsborogh; Divorced in 1804, child, a male, living on Eastern Shore with grandmother now. Problems of guardianship. Re: will, if there was one etc.","Wishes 80 bhls of herrings","Wishes Blow to collect from Josiah Hunter's estate of Great Bridge, Virginia; Mrs. Elizabeth Hunter, Admin.","Sending new ship down. Wishes freight, Ann Alexander, has not arrived yet. Will send her to Blow at once","Ship Augustus sent to Blow for freight; gives curent prices of corn, tobacco, hemp","Mary Ann dispatched to you for freight to Lisbon (Portufal), Ireland or Liverpool (England)","Please remit for tobaco sold Blow","Freight for ship Augustus near ready, will send drum to Blow for Liverpool.","Ship Augustus will carry 550 hhds tobacco. Staves are plentiful now; Have plans for loading ship Mary Ann with flour for Liverpool.","Ship Augustus and ship Mary Ann loading","No offer for ship Independence as yet. Lays idle here. What do you think of freight for Cadiz (Spain) or Lisbon (Portugal) of flour? Ship Silver Grey has loaded for these ports; ship Powhatan bound for London left City Point.","Cannot dispense of barrel staves you bought of Lewis at the Bridge","Four ships availabe, except to Spain and Portugal","Ship Euphratis owned by C. Grinnell, James Howland and myself: no prospect of freigh; Will send to you if desired; about 2 years old and 365 tons.","Wish business for new ship","Remit for staves","Cargo to Ireland, Liverpool (England), etc.","[Belfield \u0026 Hicksf[?]d men same as Emporia, Virginia in 19th and 20th century]","Shipping questions about transportation abilities of ships: What prospects will ship Mary Ann have for freight at Norfolk? She can carry 300 hhds of tobacco","Wishes to sell circa 400 bhls of pork; willing to barter with debtors in Fredericksbug, Port Royal, Tappahannock, Dunkirk, etc.","Since arriving I find that dispute with Great Britain will be amicably settled.","Shipping and economic conditions in Europe: No trade here, ice in harbor, will leave at once on ship Euphratis; Questions advisability of freight of staves for West Indies on account of worms; as to timber, for England, after duty and other expenses, little profit; but agrees for Blow to load Euphratis  with timber for England if ship is filled. Prefers freight of tobacco at £ 4.5 for England or Ireland, or corn flour at 9 per bbl for Cadiz, Lisbon or Gibraltar (Spain and Portugal)","Cancel wine order","Shipping conditions and goods: Ships The Powhatan and Fingal? are up for freight; only half a cargo; further discussions about cargo; give current prices for tobacco and flour","Will Blow purchase [unclear?] staves for brig Ann?","Shipping to Europe: Ship Powhatan up for London needs further cargo. Nothing offered for ships Independence or Ann Alexander.","Buy 500 lbs of cable j[?]k for ship Independence at City Point. Give prospects for a cargo.","Re: staves","Ship Fame available","Goods on ship Averick en route to Blow for British port","[Curell was the Captain of the Polly, bound for Norfolk] Bill of Lading; bringing 92 bhls flour from John Hoomer, assigned to Richard Blow with freight at 25 cent per bbl.","Has ship coming soon from England. Wishes cargo.","Need freight and charter for ships Ann Alexander and Independence. Advise.","Re: loading of ship Ann Alexander with staves","Re: cargo of ships Independence and Ann Alexander","Discusses difficult atmosphere in trade, fear of a war if British actions don't change: no prospect as yet for employment for Ann Alexander, Euphrates or Independence. General feeling here that war will ensue if British orders in Council are not soon rescinded","[approximately 100 items]","Schooner Prospect sailing for Norfolk; asks Blow to give any assistance she may need.","Decided to send ship Euphrates to Liverpool (England) with tobacco","Business arrangements for payments, etc.","Sends few goods and a hobby horse Blow had ordered (cost $ 15)","Re: drafts given etc.","Delay in getting cargoes for ships Ann Alexander and Independence, no cotton or tobacco available for ship Euphrates now. Good apple brandy scarce here, gives current prices of tobacco in Richmond","Sending down garden seeds, potatoes and oats for Mrs. Blow for planting, and oats for son George","Re: flour sent","Needs vessel to carry 14 to 18 hundred barrels of flour for Spain; what would a vessel cost? Can money be had of you for bills on London and at what exchange?","Cargo of Betsy \u0026 Mary","As executor of Edw. Cowper estate gives legal details to collect and pay Blow","Check sent for payments due","Letter from John Randolph [in Congress] that an Embargo would be immediately laid. Get off any flour[?] to foreign port at once","Problems if embargo goes into effect","Discusses actions of the U.S. Congress, the trade embargo and their response: a law laying an embargo of 90 days has passed both Houses of Congress. Trust the ship John \u0026 Adam has put out to sea and that you have got rid of any flour","Shipment by Blow of a carriage to him","Re: payments","Problems of flour certificates as schooner Richmond put in to Wilmington, North Carolina, after Lisbon (Portugal) and Cadiz (Spain).","Sends premium for cargo on schooner Richmond and discusses problem of stops at several ports","Re: payments","Re: stock shares taken in Farmers Bank","Has ham and midlings for sale","Commission merchant asking for business","Concerning the account of the ship Ann Alexander","Re: discusses a canal from head of Pasquotank River in North Carolina to head of Elizabeth River and Virginia","Declines to help Blow buy a privateer","Asks for place at bank","Applies for a teller position at the bank","Officers of Farmers Bank, Richard Blow, President","Detailed letter: Terms if Farmers wishes to rent his house as a banking place.","Has set of India Table China which he wishes to sell. You and Capt. Parker have one like it imported at some time. What did he cost you?","Re: deed sent to Robertson in Petersburg","Asks for meeting of Board of Directors for Farmers Bank","Re: note against Benj. P. Hoomes of King \u0026 Queen County, Virginia","Re: sale of cargo of oil","Suggested notice of opening of the branch of Farmers Bank at Norfolk","Has ships empty and ready for cargoes. What prospects in Virginia?","Banking matters: Delays in getting necessary discounts for Bank to begin","Re: shipment of goods and prices: Schooner Richmond at Newbern, North Carolina. Asks Blow to insure her cargo of salt and [unclear?] at $ 5000. Blow valued ship at $ 3000 and cargo at $ 8300. [Blow as president of Marine Insurance Office]","Norfolk: Re: insurance premium for Richmond","Problem of his debt to U.S. Bank and Mr Allmond's endorsements; a suit in [unclear?], to save his two warehouses on Commerce St. and two dwellings on B[unclear?] Street; he asks for loan from Blow. If not, he will be financially ruined.","Ship Richmond has not left here yet","Ship Bedford was damaged in Lynn Haven Bay; asks for assistance for sale and repairs","Continuation and letter of November 22.","Re: ship Bedford See letter of November 22nd.","Cargo of a ship Ann Alexander","Subscribing for shares in Farmers Bank","Applying for cashier's position at the bank","Applying for gr[and?] son, Benj. Pollard, as notary","Applying for position of watchman at bank","Applying for notary at Bank","Applying for job of porter at the bank","Applying for notary at Bank","Job application for watchman","Job application for watchman","Job application for book keeper or discount clerk","Job application","Job application for cashier","Job application","Job application","Job application","Job application","Job application","Job application","Job application","Job applications , 21 letters","Job application for discount clerk","Job application","Recommends Benjamin Pollard for notary","Recommends T. J. Parker for notary","Job application for runner","Job application for porter","Job application for work","Job application as clerk","sold house to Farmer's Bank","Job application for book keeper","Job application for discount clerk","Job application for cashier","Job application","Job application discount clerk","Job application teller","Job application discount clerk","Job application discount clerk","Job application as runner","Job application as runner","Job application as runner","Purchase of shares in Bank","Discusses trouble with British confiscation of vessels at sea: Orders about ship Debby \u0026 Eliza's cargo \"British licenses have risen here very much and cannot be had under $ 1500 and there is great alarm here that the British cruisers will take our vessels that are bound to Southern parts…Insurance for voyage to Lisbon is 17.5 p.c. …\" [War of 1812]","Crates sent to Blow in ship Richmond","Whale cargo of the ship Debby \u0026 Eliza engaged","Duty of oil to be before Congress","Banking and movement of money: advisability of removing specie from Bank out of town. The Virginia Bank has done this already.","Debby \u0026 Eliza chartered for Lisbon if Blow has not chartered her already","[In handwriting of] Blow: Detailed memo of his correspondence with Bridges \u0026 Robertson regarding cargo of Debby \u0026 Eliza and problems encountered by blockades, etc. from 1813 February 5 to 1815 May 20","Discusses politics, shipping difficulties: Re: past cargo of flour for Debby \u0026 Eliza \"considerable fervor pervades our city especially the Legislature = who are this instant organizing a plan of defense for your Borough and will probably order out 3000 men forthwith\"","Has flour for available","Difficulties of getting flour down to Blow","Re: problems getting flour to Blow; \"excitement of arrival of troops for Richmond and Manchester on way to Norfolk for your protection\"","Re: his chartering of ships Debby \u0026 Eliza, Z[unclear]; ship Algernon, lost at Cape Hatteras, was insured fully","Ship Two Marys entering Chesapeake Bay was met (stopped and boarded) by British fleet under Admiral Warren, had her register and declare different ports…uncertainty about vessels being permitted to go out and impediment re ingress of vessels.","Blockade and how long it will last","Sending flour for ship Debby \u0026 Eliza via ship Catherine","Continuation of problems of getting flour cargo down for Debby \u0026 Eliza","\"The blockade has had a serious effects here. Flour has fallen 2 1/3 per barrel.\"","Sending 200 bhls flour by Martha Ann for Debby \u0026 Eliza cargo","Do not send Debby \u0026 Eliza out of port until blockade is lifted or assurance from British that licensed vessels will be permitted to proceed","Thinks blockade will soon be lifted and ship Debby \u0026 Eliza can get out","Sending flour for ship Debby \u0026 Eliza","Re: discussing the British blockage, the embargo and cargo for his vessels","Nat. Clanton, Wm. Peter, Wm. Comm[unclear?] $ 150.15 [unclear?] of Virginia; land formerly property of Walter Gilliam deceased of 1272/3 acres","Gives Blow permission to appoint Director of Farmer's Bank in his place","Power given to Blow to sell cargo of May Ann (800 bu. salt). Wishes 270 bhls flour sent to him","James Geddy signed acknowledged loan of $ 30 from Baron.","Problems of blockade, etc.; Bills of Lading","Concerning the removal of R. Blow as president of Farmers Bank, and five letters concerning Farmers Bank.","Wishes herings sent by packet to Williamsburg","Discusses ship Powhatan's departure from City Point: please furnish Captain with what he needs","Citizen's of Portsmouth sent $ 700.81 for relief of sufferers by the late fire; note of thanks","Returns his 5 volumes of Helvetius","Charter of ship Victory","Cargoes of ships Debby \u0026 Eliza and Richmond","Blow was agent for ship Victory of New Bedford - to receive load of tobacco at City Point","Re: ships and tobacco shipments: Debby \u0026 Eliza to Rhoads with tobacco and cotton; ship Augustus; ship Richmond; ship Edward Bartin","Re: ship the Victory; many British vessels at City Point and Bermuda Hundred","Discusses losses due to late war.","Re: commission business","Sent 1600 staves to Blow","Purchase of boat","Re: Debby \u0026 Eliza; rates of exchange","Ship Augustus cargo full","Re: ship Richmond cargo of tobacco for Richmond","Primarily concerning his shipping trade","Re: concerning various ships owned by Blow: Debby \u0026 Eliza, Richmond, cargoes; Ship Powhatan","Ship Richmond's account","Wishes shingles","Re: ship Richmond","Re: ship Richmond cargo of tobacco and staves","Re: staves and flour","Fire in Petersburg destroyed half the town, about 300 houses. His counting house was saved","Ship Augustus cargo","Re: Blow's debt to Bank","For building the [unclear?]","Primarily concerns his sea shipping trade","Re: ship Edward Barten's cargo","Re: Shipment in Edw. Bardin","Re: furnishing brig Charles Fourcett en route to Bermuda Hundred for tobacco and staves","Ship Ceres has not arrived at City Point","Re: cargo of Ceres, Edward Bordin, and Alexander for City Point","Re: Edward Bardin, Ceres, Debby \u0026 Eliza","Re: shipped of fish thru the Canal to you, will ship shad [type of fish] for family use the last of this month","(see April 12 letter)","Re: ship Augustus","Re: Humph Hathaway and his cargo","Re: Ship Ceres from City Point to Rotterdam with tobacco; Re: ship Debby \u0026 Eliza; Re: ship Edward Bordin","Re: Edward Bordin to Liverpool with tobacco","Re: ship Victoria for Europe","Primarily concerns his shipping trade","Re: freight rates","Re: falling freight rates","Re: Ship Debby \u0026 Eliza's flour cargo","Re: Cargo ofships Debby \u0026 Eliza and Baltie for Liverpool (England), Scotland and Ireland, freight rates a problem. Mr. Dunlop wished possibly to charter the ship Ceres for Leith.","Re: Mr. Dunlop did not accept ship Ceres as expected. Freight is down, problem of getting ships to take out cargoes.","No sale for Blow's salt","Re:Ship Ceres for Rotterdam and cargo","Concerns the tuition and board for Blow's sons, Robert Richard","Robert and Richard Blow by Aiken \u0026 Brooks, and Books for Robert","Three letters and one resolution document","Re: Financial affairs of Farmer's Bank, scale of loans, debts allowed, etc.","Refers to branches at Petersburg, Lynchburg, etc.","Petty bills of Richard Blow, four letters, and accounts with Neilson \u0026 Neale.","80 items","Re: state of exchange, etc.","Banking business","Re: Accounts","Re: Alleged default in bank, etc.","Cost of kitchen, stable, dailty building and garden $ 428.18","Renewing Charter of Farmer's Bank which will expire 1827; urges renewal and to confer with stockholders as to their opinion.","General conditions of banking.","Legislature wishes detailed statement of expenses of Branches of this bank; asks Mother Bank (Norfolk) to send earliest mail; also list of salaries.","80 items.","4 letters","Re: Branches of Farmer's Bank","Election of Lee as cashier","Re: Cashier","Detailed letter describing Christmas as Tower Hill: Weather very bad, hunting, ice house full of ice, new school at Coman's [?] Well, Sussex; wants daugher, Mary Frances put there. Death of Capt. John R. Mason. Edwin Gray sold off all his estate yesterday. Thomas Gray to manage the Ruffin plantation. Imagine Thomas will buy Edwins land; there will be Grays all around us. Just heard that Captain Wm. Briggs bought Edwin's place, $ 1800.","Repairing the man building and slating kitchen","Paint, lead, etc. $ 84.36","Describing post Civil War life conditions: Reconstruction, \"thievery\" of African-Americans; Fanny (his wife) is teaching 10 pupils; Mary is chief assistant in a large female school here; Aleck has been here. Orange and Alexander R.R. has joined up to the Manasses R.R.","George Blow, Micajah Felts, Adminsitrators; Inventory of App.","$ 6235.20; Divison of Estate to 3 grandchildren: Mary E. Turner, Martha Jordan and Georgia Ann Hines.","Leaves Mary E. Hines his plantation on East side of Austin's branch; leaves Martha Hines his plantation on Wesst side of Austin's branch; [Mary Elizabeth Hines husband was George Hines] George Blow and James Rochelle, executors, Rochelle did not act.; John D. Turner who married Mary, act.","George Blow administrator","Dozens of petty accounts between Richard Blow and merchants, trades, etc.","Field book of line between George Blow, Jr., John Clanton Saldsberry and Nancy Clanton and adjoining [unclear?]","Barham's Tract…183+ acres sold at $ 5 per acre. Plat of Barham Wren's land and north side of Racoon Swamp by Wm. Darbie of which this is an exact copy - total acres 345.","Number of packages consigend to [names from Williamsburg, Petersburg, Yorktown, Burwell's Ferry, Hanover]","Original field notes of a Road from Bla[?]'s Mill to Sussex Coutr House chained by Joseph Clanton","£ 1409.9.10 1/2 : long listing","Re: Suit Blow \u0026 Oldham trading as merchants at South Quay, Nansemond County. Each to put up £ 400 V.Cur. and going under firm name of Baker, Oldham \u0026 Blow and to continue throgh the War. In 3 months Oldham died. Firm continued as Baker \u0026 Blow. Store began at Pitch Landing, North Carolina. Other stores were established at Petersburg under firm name of Blow \u0026 Barksdale in 1782.","Answer of Blow refers to the year 1793","Tobacco imanifests for various ships; invoices of tobacco to Wm. Blow at Dunkirk; Invoices to Petersburg Store.","[torn at date] Re: Blow \u0026 Barksdale accounts and ship Flying Jennie 's Cargo","Ships Portsmouth, Grand Duke, [unclear?], Mt. Vernon","[7 items]","Re: Settlement of father's estate","A personal letter about her son, John, who was employed by Freeland \u0026 Gillis in Petersburg. Sent down to Williamsburg on business stayed at the Eagle Tavern. [Mrs. Taylor was a sister of Robert H. Walker]","Re: Goods shipped to him from Lamb \u0026 Younger, London. Requests Blow to attend the Customs and have goods sent up to him as soon as he can. Goods came in the America.","Re: Blow's subscription to the Virginia Gazette for 1800 and 1801","Has sent down 4 hhds. tobacco to Blow.","Re: wine for his father. Asks it to be sent to Alexandria c/o Jenny \u0026 Graham or some person who does business for his father.","Also, letter of March 1 1803 from Cropper, P[unclear?] \u0026 Co., Liverpool","Ship Thomas Wilson, freight bill: 1 case containing a Piano Forte \"for Hon. Samuel Tyler, Judge of Court of Chancery in Williamsburg\"","Re: A Disagreement between Arthur Hope and Blow. Hope had deposited funds with Blow for purpose of Blow investing for him in Bank Stock. Wirt advises Blow to agree to a committee of 3 men to settle rather than go into court.","Acknowledges tobacco sent over by Mrs. Lucy Paradise per The Sheffield. According to Mrs. Paradise's desire we are sending 2 [ch___s?] marked \"LLP1.2\" Bills of Lading sent to Blow at her request. \"She is miserably in debt\"","Has established a printing office in Norfolk with Daniel Baxter. Solicits Blow's goodwill and business.","Re: tobacco she had shipped to Reynolds in Liverpool (see letter of July 12, 1806).","Wishes to employ a tutor to live in his house. Enclose advertisement for same to be put in The Herald. Wishes a mentor in Latin, French but must have one good on Arithmetic and English. Say £ 50 or £ 60 for English teacher and £ 70 or so for language teacher.","His opinion of western lands, 1st rate land sells at $ 20 to $ 30 and 2nd rate at $ 10. Does not wish to settle out here.","Regulations as to conduct: Divine Services, Reveille, etc.","Will not come to Norfolk until yellow fever is over or is prudent to come. Keep him informed.","Bills rendered for postage","Bill for books (listed) $28","Bill","Bill for books (listed)","Appeals to Blow to assist him. He is a British subject and \"confined in jail and then to be sold as a slave for the benefit of the state of Virginia.\" Gives his life history and tells how he a came to America at 3 years old.","Inscription to be put on gravestone of Marie Semple, daughter of James Semple and Joanna his wife, daughter of Doctor William McKenzie, dec'd. Born August 16, 1809 and died November 12th 1810. Note from Semple to Blow with directions for sending stone to Cobham or to the Bay warehouse in Surry or upper end Isle of Wight County.","January 16, 1801, Lee Hall, Portsmouth, to Richard Blow, Norfolk. Asks for Blow's assistance so he can obtain a job as a clerk in the Navy Yard at Gosport. January 26, 1801, Congressman Sam W. Dana, Washington DC, to Lee Hall. Discussing a possible job position for Hall. 1804 and 1805, Sam Lord, New York, to Dr. Lee Hall, Portsmouth.","6 pieces","Requests Blow's influences in procuring his appointment as cleark in Public Navy Yard in Gosport","Recommending Dr. Hall to be Clerk of Gosport Navy Yard","Re: Medicine ordered by Hall","A teacher, will return to Portsmouth if conditions seem good","Measures taken to prevent interruption of the commerce of tobacco have had full success.","Suit between Vaughan and Baker \u0026 Blow; he will represent Baker \u0026 Blow.","Re: Inquiring about books sent to Mr. Thomas Jefferson.","Inquires about M. Davis [Augustine] establishing a printing press in the city.","Goods delivered at Capital Landing","Bill of Lading for his tobacco","Encloses letter to London","Petitions re: governorship. Refers to \"Cousin Sam Briggs\" being in Richmond","Fragment of drawing of houses and streets in Petersburg [in handwriting of Richard Blow]: Appomattox River, Tabbs Branch, Brick House [Run?] (all near Blandford)","Memo for [watchwork?]","Ballast Office, London; John Longman \u0026 others, London","(8 items)","(2 items)","Re: shingles","[Drugs?]","Business Correspondence regarding ship Monmouth from Bordeaux and problems encountered; also references to ship America (10 pieces)","Gives news that daughter Patsy will marry Dr. Gray on 26th","Letter from Capt. Blow to his daughter Lizzie (1864); and letter from a nephew, Norfolk, to Capt. Blow (1880) regarding sale of part of the \"Old Place\" in Southampton County.","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","English"],"collection_title_tesim":["Richard Blow Papers, 1772/1872"],"collection_ssim":["Richard Blow Papers, 1772/1872"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["Mss. 65 B625","/repositories/2/resources/9297"],"unitid_tesim":["Mss. 65 B625","/repositories/2/resources/9297"],"repository_ssm":["College of William and Mary"],"repository_ssim":["College of William and Mary"],"geogname_ssm":["Dismal Swamp Canal","Williamsburg (Va.)--History--18th century"],"geogname_ssim":["Dismal Swamp Canal","Williamsburg (Va.)--History--18th century"],"places_ssim":["Dismal Swamp Canal","Williamsburg (Va.)--History--18th century"],"creator_corpname_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center"],"creators_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center"],"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; 137 items, 1/26/1942; gift; 717 items, 2/18/1942; gift 12,193 items on 5/22/1946; gift 2,655 items on 5/22/1947; gift 21 items on 3/3/1948; gift 197 items on 5/29/1948; and gift 150 items on 3/20/1961; gift ALS from Hugh Nelson to Richard Blow, 20 June 1794 \u0026 ALS from William Archer to Richard Blow, 17 March 1808, on 3/11/1983."],"access_subjects_ssim":["Banks and banking--Virginia--History--19th century","Canals--Southern States","Embargo, 1807-1809","Horses--North Carolina","Horses--Virginia","Legal documents","Merchants--Great Britain","Merchants--North Carolina--History--18th century","Merchants--North Carolina--History--19th century","Merchants--Virginia--History--18th century","Merchants--Virginia--History--19th century","Merchants--Virginia--Nansemond County","Merchants--Virginia--Petersburg","Merchants--Virginia--Sussex County","Merchants--West Indies","Plantation life--Virginia","Plantations","Slavery--Virginia--18th century","Slavery--Virginia--19th century","Tobacco--Southern States--History--18th century","United States--History--War of 1812","Whiskey Rebellion, Pa., 1794","Correspondence","Financial records","Invoices"],"access_subjects_ssm":["Banks and banking--Virginia--History--19th century","Canals--Southern States","Embargo, 1807-1809","Horses--North Carolina","Horses--Virginia","Legal documents","Merchants--Great Britain","Merchants--North Carolina--History--18th century","Merchants--North Carolina--History--19th century","Merchants--Virginia--History--18th century","Merchants--Virginia--History--19th century","Merchants--Virginia--Nansemond County","Merchants--Virginia--Petersburg","Merchants--Virginia--Sussex County","Merchants--West Indies","Plantation life--Virginia","Plantations","Slavery--Virginia--18th century","Slavery--Virginia--19th century","Tobacco--Southern States--History--18th century","United States--History--War of 1812","Whiskey Rebellion, Pa., 1794","Correspondence","Financial records","Invoices"],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"extent_ssm":["16  Linear Feet 39 Century boxes."],"extent_tesim":["16  Linear Feet 39 Century boxes."],"genreform_ssim":["Correspondence","Financial records","Invoices"],"date_range_isim":[1772,1773,1774,1775,1776,1777,1778,1779,1780,1781,1782,1783,1784,1785,1786,1787,1788,1789,1790,1791,1792,1793,1794,1795,1796,1797,1798,1799,1800,1801,1802,1803,1804,1805,1806,1807,1808,1809,1810,1811,1812,1813,1814,1815,1816,1817,1818,1819,1820,1821,1822,1823,1824,1825,1826,1827,1828,1829,1830,1831,1832,1833,1834,1835,1836,1837,1838,1839,1840,1841,1842,1843,1844,1845,1846,1847,1848,1849,1850,1851,1852,1853,1854,1855,1856,1857,1858,1859,1860,1861,1862,1863,1864,1865,1866,1867,1868,1869,1870,1871,1872],"accessrestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eCollection 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.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"accessrestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Access:"],"accessrestrict_tesim":["Collection is open to all researchers. 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Blow died in Portsmouth, Virginia."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eRichard Blow Papers, Special Collections Research Center, William \u0026amp; Mary Libraries.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"prefercite_tesim":["Richard Blow Papers, Special Collections Research Center, William \u0026 Mary Libraries."],"relatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eBlow Family Papers (Mss. 65 B63), Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary; and Richard Blow Papers (PH 28), Rockefeller Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e  \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e Mss. 2008.18 Blow Family Genealogy\u003c/p\u003e  "],"relatedmaterial_heading_ssm":["Related Materials:"],"relatedmaterial_tesim":["Blow Family Papers (Mss. 65 B63), Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary; and Richard Blow Papers (PH 28), Rockefeller Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.","Mss. 2008.18 Blow Family Genealogy"],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003ePapers, 1772-1872, of the Blow family. Chiefly business papers, 1772-1820, of Richard Blow of Portsmouth and \"Tower Hill,\" Sussex County, Va. and his son George Blow, Sr. and George Blow, Jr. of 'Tower Hill' and Williamsburg, Va. Richard Blow was a partner in stores in Virginia and North Carolina (trading as Richard Blow and Co., Briggs \u0026amp; Blow, Baker \u0026amp; Blow [South Quay, Nansemond County, Va.], Blow \u0026amp; Barksdale [Petersburg, Va.], and Blow and Scammel). He was also a plantation owner that operated in part by labor of enslaved persons. He shipped the goods produced by the plantation by sea, often to European markets. His correspondence and papers during this period provide a model source on plantation management, sea trade, trade during the American Revolution, and trade during the War of 1812. Includes correspondence, plantation accounts, ship accounts, and legal papers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e Subjects covered in the collection include trade, tobacco, prices, Whiskey Rebellion, thoroughbred horses, banking (Bank of the United States and Farmers Bank of Norfolk), Dismal Swamp Canal, the Embargo of 1807-1809, and the War of 1812. There are letters from merchants in Great Britain and in the West Indies.\u003c/p\u003e  ","\u003cp\u003eRe: Prices for tobacco, salt, hogs, to be bought in that are area\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 invoices for miscellaneous goods\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e15 invoices for miscellaneous goods\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Goods shipped from London\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e8 invoices for Miscellaneous goods\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount book kept at Sussex Court and Southampton Court (56 pp.); Cash memo book of Richard Blow (Tobacco accounts, collections, etc.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e7 invoices\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoice\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 invoices\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter relates to selling salt, tobacco and escaping enemy ships, etc. [Hines was the nephew of Richard Blow and in business with him. 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Ships mentioned are \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eRanger,\u003c/emph\u003e \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eGrapevine,\u003c/emph\u003e \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eRace Horse\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Business dealings\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBoston sales after she was wrecked[?]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnthony Diggs, builder, £ 90.656.19.3\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e13 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1782-1789 (16 pp)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e14 silver buttons at £ 4.5.1. [Waddell was the son of Wm. 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Difficulties with Danish Law; difficulty in shipping and risk from English Privateers - sends what goods Baker \u0026amp; Blow ordered as soon as possible. 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Directs when sold to give his part to Samuel Beale, Williamsburg on account. Discusses falling prices if Cornwallis should surrender and a general peace ensue\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to sailing of \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003ePolly \u003c/emph\u003eand \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eFlying Jenny\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrice of tobacco is rising; every kind of good is falling. Refers to sending the sloop to St. Thomas with shingles and staves. Ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eCount de Grass\u003c/emph\u003e expected Wednesday. Will meet her at Ocracock [Ocracoke] on 20th with 100lb cannon powder and all the men. Muskets and powder to be sent from Newbern.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of merchandise. 12 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 letters\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter re: his share of a schooner for sale; tobacco on hand to his account, etc\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoice of goods shipped\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShips \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eExperiment\u003c/emph\u003e and \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eAdelphi\u003c/emph\u003e here with tobacco, staves and flour\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoice and to whom sold\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrench are now in possession of whole island except Br[?]nton Hill. Capt Stogdale has taken 3 prizes before his arrival at St. Croix and several leaving St. Kitts and sent them to St. Eustatius. Refers to state of the \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eJenny\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to Brig \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eBetty\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eCharming Polly \u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIsland of St. Christopher surrendered to France - refers to lumber sales\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for molasses\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBusiness affairs to be settled\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 letters\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBusiness between the two, conditions for shipping, new markets for goods, etc. (13 letters)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: disposal of the store business. Dick Baker, John Redwood interested, and \"major part of the business will be carried on at South Quay being the seaport place\" Baker's proposition as to carrying on business with Blow in the future. (6pp)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e10 letters\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e7 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpenses of sloop \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eIndustry\u003c/emph\u003e to Philadelphia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: shipping of goods to Blow. Proposes going into business with Blow at Richmond. \"The Revd. Wm. Andrews is now at Chelsea in this neighborhood and without any employment or assistance except £ 80 per annum which is allowed by government as temporary…\" (7pp)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBrig \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003ePricilla\u003c/emph\u003e disbursements in Cadiz; November 5th: cabin furniture, cabin stores, ship stores…\"; Invoice of Schooner \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eVenus\u003c/emph\u003e in account, Richard Blow, Merchant, Norfolk (4 items); Portsmouth store account; Petersburg store: invoice of tobacco shipped on \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eVenus;\u003c/emph\u003e South Quay Store: invoice in account with Blow \u0026amp; Barksdale; Portsmouth store account to Blow \u0026amp; Barksdale\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: voyage to Fredericksburg; repairs; voyage to Cape Charles and back\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCharged to Richard Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBrig \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003ePricilla:\u003c/emph\u003e wages, contract to Cadiz; Schooner \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eNonpareil\u003c/emph\u003e accounts due to Rey \u0026amp; Brandenbourg, Cadiz; 4 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003evoyage to London; 28 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOutfitted and cargo\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSales wages, shingles, bamboo, lumbwer, etc. Cargo, invoice to Richard Blow and others; 2 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoices, sales, etc. 24 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSales, wages, etc\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts of various ships [?] to Richard Blow; Accounts of Richard Blow [?] to others: to Hathorn \u0026amp; Miller for painting inside of store, glazing, a corner cupboard, table; Portsmouth Store; tavern account of George Briggs [?] to Ann[?] Livingston (dinner, club, wines, and board - £ 3.11.5; 20 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSales at auction of the Schooner \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eBrilliant's\u003c/emph\u003e Cargo, New York; Tobacco shipped on Brig \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eNelly\u003c/emph\u003e by Blow \u0026amp; Barksdale—invoice; Invoice of Richard Blow \u0026amp; Co. with Oxley \u0026amp; Hancock on ships \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eJolly Tar\u003c/emph\u003e, \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMarlborough Dancer\u003c/emph\u003e, \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eWm. Randall\u003c/emph\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDivision account of owners of schooner \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eNonpareil,\u003c/emph\u003e her cargo in account with Baker \u0026amp; Blow.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOwners of schooner \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eBrilliant\u003c/emph\u003e to Blow \u0026amp; Barksdale, Petersburg; Account of sale of cargo of Schooner \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eRichard\u003c/emph\u003e in account with Baker \u0026amp; Blow at South Quay.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Key 1/3 of profits made, Baker and Blow 2/3 of profits\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn the amount of £ 7681.18.3; schooner \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eVirginia,\u003c/emph\u003e schooner \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eSt. Thomas\u003c/emph\u003e; Debts due to following persons….; South Quay Store £ 2240.10.2½\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCapt. James Caton, Norfolk: saddlery, shoes, linens, twine, glass, etc…£ 586.3.6½\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter re: delivery of shingles\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: change of occupation\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: sale of cargo of \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eJolly Tar\u003c/emph\u003e and sailing hack\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: sailing of \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eJolly Tar\u003c/emph\u003e out of London\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShipping good to firm\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSame as above.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks about ships \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eJolly Tar\u003c/emph\u003e, \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eTartar\u003c/emph\u003e and sloop \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eOld\u003c/emph\u003e from Philadelphia with much needed goods\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending flour down\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShipping goods to him in the \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eWilliam\u003c/emph\u003e. Asked for tobacco\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ere: ships to England\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ere: goods bought and desired\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ere: exchange of flour and tobacco for salt and blankets, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ere: ordering a few items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: goods disbursed from ships to store in Petersburg and \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eTower Hill;\u003c/emph\u003e dissatisfied over trade conditions\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003esame as above\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas engaged James Marsh as an assistant for you; salary to be £ 50 per year from time he arrives in Virginia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter sent by ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eWilliam\u003c/emph\u003e, 7pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for [mourning?] goods to be sent to him\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShip \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMarlborough\u003c/emph\u003e is coming up the river to Four Mile Creek; general trade conditions\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMarlborough\u003c/emph\u003e has at last got up to 4 Mile Creek an is not discharging her load\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: poor credit of English \u0026amp; French merchants; refers his uncle Scott going blind; general business affairs\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: goods to be delivered to Blow \u0026amp; Barksdale, merchants, Petersburg\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis sons, George and Sammy, are in service to Richard Blow in his business. Asks that Blow continue them. He is infirm and keeps his store only to give his sons Charles some insight in business\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJolly Tar is here with your tobacco; will sail back in 3 weeks with your goods; the William left on January 3rd. Has established correspondence and credit on best footing with Birmingham and Manchester (England), Sheffield, Halifax and Leeds houses. Discusses Blow's ability with shipping business. Crew does no think Blow has experience for this in times of peace. Says only 2 trips a year can be made to England and to West Indies. Advises Blow against using [unclear?] ships in this voyage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Cargo of \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eJolly Tar\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for linens; suggests Blow have a craft or two built to go up and down river\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eJolly Ta\u003c/emph\u003er about to sail, not German goods to be had, no pewter or nails\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIronmongery hard to get; Ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eCharlotte Daniel\u003c/emph\u003e chartered with load for James River. Mentions Mr. Allen of Surry, Mr. Charles Carter of Charles City; discusses prices of American goods and demands abroad. Asks Blow to send tobacco back in the \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eCharlotte.\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: escaped enslaved person (\"runaway slave\")\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShip to go to City Point, Virginia and load with tobacco and proceed to London.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e29 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Lots in Petersburg and buildings thereon too near Blow's storehouse\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e£ 63\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGoods sent out, etc. Commission merchants problems re payment of tobacco brought over\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShip \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMarlborough\u003c/emph\u003e sent to Virginia for tobacco. Probably to West Point; York River tobacco brings better prices than James River; \"my commission for selling a hhd of tobacco shall be 21 shillings; brokerage is 5 shilling\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e£ 350 due\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGood shipped out\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnnouncing firm\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes bar iron\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to death of George Briggs\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to the Charlotte store\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants canvas and anchor\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArticles bound from Norfolk to London, agreement, names of Crew, wages, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoes not want any part of ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eJolly Tar\u003c/emph\u003e at sea\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItemized\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e16 pieces\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor shingles, etc., shipped by boats to Portsmouth or Norfolk\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePepper, coffee, mill;\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLinseed oil, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNew sloop of £ 850\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeneral merchandise\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOils, locks, paints\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShot, lead, nails, window glass, glass, hats, axes, linens, copper, hardware, guns: £ 986.60 pounds\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShoes and hats\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGinger\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGinger\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSail duck\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWoolens\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpoons, combs\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProvisions for sloop dispatch\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoice, to D[arton?], Petersburg\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGoods at £ 256.0.11\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e£ 3074.10.8\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSeveral invoices\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e£ 197.15.1 ¼\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e£ 60.16.7\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 accounts\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eThompson,\u003c/emph\u003e hardware; £ 106.7.8\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOils and lampblack\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor store and wharf repairs\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e£ 1171.15.9½\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRichard Blow, Thomas Ogburn, Owners \u0026amp; Thomas [Angnus?], Master of Schooner Venus: Contract to West Indies; also ship's personnel with wages\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 carts of snakeroot per the \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eJolly Tar\u003c/emph\u003e, London\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor goods bought at Port Au Prince, Jamaica.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: shipping Blow's fall goods and pick up blows tobacco for foreign ports\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e25 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e23 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e25 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e25 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: accounts\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas hired Benjamin Wythe to live with him at £ 20 instead of Fort at £ 60. Key was the operator of \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eTower Hill \u003c/emph\u003estore and plantation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: damage and vandalism to ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMalborough\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: John [Cohn?] to be apprenticed to Richard Blow for 6 years\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill not keep on Benjamin Wythe (see January 4th above)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: bill of laden for ships \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMarian,\u003c/emph\u003e Norfolk from Harvre de Grace\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: store there\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: they will have new neighbors soon at Sandy Hill: J. Stewart \u0026amp; Company. (Key operated \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eTower Hill\u003c/emph\u003e Store for Richard Blow)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: ships for sale\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: goods for Col. Allen and for Charles Carter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: blooded mares owned by Allen Cooke's estate\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: management of store\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ere: mercantile business there\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: sending \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMarlborough\u003c/emph\u003e to Glasgow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: shipment of stones to Richard Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: ships \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMarlborough\u003c/emph\u003e and \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003ePortsmouth\u003c/emph\u003e and possible cargoes, [unclear] \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eJasmine\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"…the men who can fight best, lye [sic!] most and swear cleverly are most in repute\" here.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"back country stores have taken a great deal of the trade from this place…\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ere: ships for cargo in James, York and Rappahannock Rivers - [unclear] and get \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMalborough\u003c/emph\u003e full as soon as possible, refers to Blow's trip to England soon\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: leaving lot by Barton for a lumber house near store\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Blow's paying his account with him\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: death\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: buying lot from Blow for new store\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: arrival of ships. Bland, apparently, was manager of Blow's business in his absence\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: corn delivered\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: hard money, much of ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eGeorge\u003c/emph\u003e off Smith's Island - losses…\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: building store; arrival of foreign ships…\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: debts due Co.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: debts of Blow to Company\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: getting watch springs from London; (Geddy lived in Williamsburg near Palace; see James Geddey House History C.W.; he moved to Petersburg when Capitol left Williamsburg)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: sending some paper of Baker to Blow before he sets out for London. May send them to Blow in London, asks about what Blow has decided re land and who is to settle it for him; will give Blow's agent the refusal as he promised; (Zach Rowland owned a lot in Williamsburg on Waller Street (from 1782-1786); see C.W. for location of his lot—[M.A.S])\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Blow's trip to Europe soon, wishes some memo or form of a co-partnership, between them before Blow goes\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMeal sent down\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTorn\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Blow's debts to him\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Sending tobacco by \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMarlborough\u003c/emph\u003e to London next week, sends lists so collections can be made there\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Blow's letter dated on board ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003ePortsmouth\u003c/emph\u003e in Hampton Roads was received; refers to copartnership in letter of 4th (above). Approves of getting another partner from Britain to go into their firm (Barksdale \u0026amp; Blow). Suggests as Blow is there and will visit all trading posts in Britain, he can choose one better and will visit \"all the back stores\" before his return to Petersburg. McNeil has Married Youille's daughte - after a feud Youville has disowned them. Barksdale will have to settle McNeil elsewhere in back country and will settle [unclear?] in back country and will need spring goods for these small stores; asks Blow to send goods back to him in the \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMarlborough.\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: send cellar window frames to him via Pierce's Sloop\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: \"trade very dull, collections same, money tight\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: no chances of collecting money at this time, money tight\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Blow's finances here while he is abroad no chance of collections until fall; workmen must be paid at all events. Ask Mr. Key or Mr. Barksdale for help if you need funds badly (Hines was Blow's nephew and manager of some of his property).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: can furnish stores, planks, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Blow and Baker \u0026amp; Blow's overdue account with Hazlehurst, Philadelphia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Just back from 6 weeks up the country, per ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eVirginia\u003c/emph\u003e. Been the round of all the stores in the Country that we have an interest in. Collections very small. Insects among tobacco has been very fatal. Business very dull. If ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003ePortsmouth\u003c/emph\u003e should arrive early, I can do well this fall in trade; may be able to get Northern goods this fall; Insists upon Blow getting them a partner for Britain, perhaps in Glasgow.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Refers to lots of goods sent to Blow in Virginia in the \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eGeorge.\u003c/emph\u003e No sale as yet for Blow's tobacco arrived in [unclear?] due to uncertainty as to duty.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: demands very pressing at Portsmouth and here; out of his power to give any financial assistance.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: sending meal down\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: sending framing down; get bricks for him\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Citron bought, etc\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[torn]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSent Blow naval stores for sale\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlex Donald, Richmond, wishes 1,081,000 barrel stones; (Donald is a partner of Donald \u0026amp; Burton, London)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends goods to Robert Rines \u0026amp; Co., John Hoomer \u0026amp; Co. and Robert Craige; asks Blow to clear these at customs and to these people for them\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends him 2 , [unclear?] of brandy\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoices of goods shipped in \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eHarrison\u003c/emph\u003e and \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eRichmond\u003c/emph\u003e also in your ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003ePortsmouth \u003c/emph\u003ere: sales of tobacco there\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDrafts on Donald \u0026amp; Burton, London\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Give Capt. Diamond a compass…\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOn pleasure trip; business in Virginia very dull. \"I find a good many houses failing in this place as well as in Philadelphia. Northern cities laden with India goods;\" urges Blow to have a separate account for the Portsmouth and Petersburg stores as I have no interest in the Portsmouth store.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[torn]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: business conditions there and his interests in Virginia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: his goods from abroad have arrived. Can furnish Bland some for Blow's store in Portsmouth if needed\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas received goods by the \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eRichmond,\u003c/emph\u003e \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eJasmond,\u003c/emph\u003e \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eBattleton,\u003c/emph\u003e and \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eHarrison;\u003c/emph\u003e Re: their credit with Donald \u0026amp; Burton, collection of debts owving in Virginia, etc. Thinks Blow was right not to send off goods to his \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eTower Hill\u003c/emph\u003e and Portsmouth stores this fall. Reports total loss of the \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eJasmond\u003c/emph\u003e off Hatteras, passengers saved, all goods lost, great damage by this storm at Norfolk and Portsmouth as tides were 10 feet higher than ever known before. John Key, the operator of the \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eTower Hill\u003c/emph\u003e Store, has come for a few goods for that store.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Blow just returned from four months abroad. Discusses ships and cargo\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Mr. Jerdon's horses and groom[?] to be sent to him at Louisa if not, to A. Donald. Directions for putting off goods at Brandon; and to York County customers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: confusion of orders for goods from Barksdale \u0026amp; Blow; and quality of tobacco shipped to him, prices etc;\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGoods not coming to him on schedule. Wishes 500 bushels salt and some rum and sugar. Have no money to purchase tobacco. Dull sales at this place, low prices of tobacco and high prices of goods, keeps off buyers at store .\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrder for goods to be sent by Blow to Wilmington by Sloop \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eSpeedwell.\u003c/emph\u003e Thinks there is an excellent opening for a business there. Virginia is overstocked with Country Stores or rather shops. Could accept H.C. produce in payments. Send the goods to Henry Urquahart or Carmical \u0026amp; Bogle as soon as possible.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: goods received\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Nothing going here in retail line but a demand to country merchants in the wholesale way...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter of credit for David and Herbert Hines, his brothers. [David Hines married Elizabeth Francis, daughter of Thomas Francis, February 3rd, 1781]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: need for molasses and rum, sugar or coffee for his business\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGoods by the \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eSpeedwell\u003c/emph\u003e to hand (£ 381.15.10); goods sent him (saddler, corderoys, [unclear?], men's shoes) \"not suitable for my trade here.\" I wish rum, sugar; will try to pay in North Carolina produce but that is as low in your state.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDetailed letter re economic conditions in England and the reaction to follow if Virginia General Assembly lays heavy duties on British shipping and on B[low's] goods imported in them; if this happens, a fatal blow will be given to the credit of Virginia in this country…\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Accounts for collection\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOut of certain goods, will loose customers if Blow does not send some up.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ereturns invoices for damaged goods\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: discusses effect to follow if paper currency is issued to you. It will raise your exchange very much. It is prudent for you to collect your debts before their value is reduced thereby…warns against giving too much credit…\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: needs cloth for clothes for enslaved persons\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: difficulty of getting spring goods from abroad\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[need to check folder break-down for accuracy]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor goods [unclear?] and to be sent to Richard Blow per ship Portsmouth. Blow had sent stoves over to be sold (8 items)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived credit for shingles, scantling, garden nails and lumber\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e14 petty accounts of Richard Blow with craftsmen; Accounts of Donald \u0026amp; Burton, London for goods; List for Richard Blow, Virginia (6 items)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLists: \"1 fine Carnelian seal with Coat of Arms crest. Neatly set in gold [unclear?] pattern £ 5.5 \"N.B. the seal, pin and ring were delivered to Mr. Blow\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFifteen accounts of Richard Blow for various needs at home and abroad; Tavern account with Mr. A. Livingston; Repairs to ship Portsmouth\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShipped by Blow \u0026amp; Barksdale on \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eJesmond\u003c/emph\u003e for their account with Robt. Crew, Merchant, London, £ 1034.13.5\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e30 heads[?] of Tobacco; £ 600.17.11;\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e8 invoices\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e10 invoices for jewelry;\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e32 petty accounts\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e6 receipts Richard Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e30 receipts\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e10 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e9 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e...for goods furnished to Captains of ships and other individuals; 24 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e21 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e20 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e20 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e20 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e20 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e20 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e12 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"A Pair of Silver [unclear?] Pistols, Brass Barrels and [unclear?] locks: (£ 8.18.6)\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003edress materials\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e30 pieces, receipts\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e30 pieces, receipts\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoice; wide selection of goods\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWide selection of goods\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eJesmond\u003c/emph\u003e is now loaded and will sail, Captain Smith is in charge\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e30 prices\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e30 prices\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e20 prices\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e20 prices\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBills for plank and lumber of all kinds, R. Blow; 12 prices\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e18 prices (August 1st??)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: loading of tobacco in ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003ePortsmouth\u003c/emph\u003e at Cabin Point or Petersburg. Times hard; cannot remit now\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA continuation of letter of January 1st (above)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to new tax imposed by General Assembly of January 1st on tobacco. Money very hard, being [unclear?] often. Sends invoices for tobacco shipped out\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShip Portsmouth leaving for \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003ePortsmouth\u003c/emph\u003e…\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: glad to know ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003ePortsmouth\u003c/emph\u003e is out of Cape's\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending tobacco down in the \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMolly\u003c/emph\u003e or the \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eTermagant\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn distress for cash to get French ships out—has drawn on Blow for £ 50. Gordon \u0026amp; Kean will send her (ship) out to sea for Grubb if I can furnish funds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses his personal business affairs—Roberts almost paid now. James River tobacco now in demand here. Refers to George Briggs, nephew of Blow, owing him; also George Nicholson and Richmond Rope Walk\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: carpenters working on the wharf, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: corn sent to Blow from the Plantation\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Blows ship in port and difficulties re manifest. Refers to Blow's marriage and send congratulations to him\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: general news\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to Blow's \"happy day\" (wedding day / Richard Blow's Marriage); Tobacco prices looking up. Trade duller than when you were here.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eThe Grand Duke\u003c/emph\u003e has brought in £ 2200. Refers to the \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003ePortsmouth,\u003c/emph\u003e the \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eHarrison,\u003c/emph\u003e safe at Cadiz\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends manifests of ship's \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003ePortsmouth\u003c/emph\u003e cargo. She [ship]will be in England before the Harrison or the Grand Duke. Needs salt and stoneware\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives ship's \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003ePortsmouth\u003c/emph\u003e cargo and his needs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e…when he left South Quay he settled with Baker \u0026amp; Blow. Invoice of Tobacco received.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBuying lighter of Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends goods out by \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eGrande Duke\u003c/emph\u003e to Portsmouth and Petersburg stores. Business dealing with the two stores sends tobacco and staves back in \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eGrand Duke\u003c/emph\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoice of goods for (Richard Blow)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoice, harness and saddler\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTobacco shipped in the \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eHagard\u003c/emph\u003e to Blow; concerned over how to pay creditors: \"very stagnant times\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes Blow to go up to the Charlotte store only 85 miles from Petersburg and see Mr. Youville\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[Bot.?] of Bax \u0026amp; Ellill for \"Blow\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[Bot.?] of Trinbug \u0026amp; Bell for Blow.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[Bot.?] of Bird, Dolby \u0026amp; Co. for Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroducing Mr. Galloway from Jamaica who would like to be their agent there\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor £ 1233.19.14\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[Bot.?] of Bird, Dolby \u0026amp; Co. for Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Tyson wishes circa 200 hhds tobacco from lower James River. Recommends shipping tobacco to France\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould like business dealings with Blow; encloses list of goods available for exportation and prices\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBegging for goods to be sent to him in ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003ePortsmouth\u003c/emph\u003e soon\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends invoice of goods needed\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable to send the candlesticks you wanted for the Mason's Lodge. Pattern desired not available, very expensive to be made by silversmith; awaits Blow's decision\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: tobacco shipments\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond of 1784 January 1st\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: shipping of goods to him and tobacco loaded in \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003ePortsmouth\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: his debt to Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: sends tobacco in ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003ePortsmouth\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: goods sent to Blow's store in ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003ePortsmouth.\u003c/emph\u003e Barksdale not liable for that store. Settled with Blow before he went to England (in 1785) \"I have no more interest in the Portsmouth Store or the ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003ePortsmouth\u003c/emph\u003e than a man unborn nor never had from the beginning of our co-partnership\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e7 invoices for goods for Blow in England\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVarious assortments, 10 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBy: Rich Barton, Henry Dickson, Donald \u0026amp; Burton; Taxes, Sussex County or Richard Blow: 1196 acres land, 203 acres land, 210 acres land, 28 polls, 13 levis, 10 horses, 50 cattle\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003efrom Donald \u0026amp; Burton, John Begg, James Williamson, Portsmouth Store, J. Barrister (10 items)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWith carpenters, tailors, butcher, cabinet maker (10 items)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e15 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e30 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e30 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo M. Finkle, Jno. Thomson, [D____unclear?], Eph. Elder, Alex. Smith, E. Youngman, H. Brown, G. Nickols\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003evarious goods\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMaterial for dresses\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"London, 3 Voyages;\" \"Virginia, 3 voyages\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: bread, rum, etc\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor repairs to ships of Portsmouth\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eIndustry,\u003c/emph\u003e for store and for wharf; and for ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eDispatch\u003c/emph\u003e (repairs)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoice for misc. goods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor craftsmen. 23 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor craftsmen. 30 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCarpenter and builders account\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Petersburg store, South Quay store, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGoods of Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e14 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e13 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e6 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShips furnished, Ports listed, foreign merchants traded with, invoices (local and foreign); 200 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMessrs. Brothers De Bacque, Dunkirk (France)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e29 business letters concerning the sale of tobacco and loading on ship Portsmouth and others for foreign ports. Also their business agreements. The dates of the letters are as follows: January 12 11, 15, 26, February 2, 1, 8, March 12 26, April 4, 20, 12 30, May 16, 26, 31, 20, June 6, July 16, 13 August 10, 17, 19, 14 12 29, September 2, December 1, 13\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports dissolution of the Partnership of Thomas Bland \u0026amp;Co., will continue the business under the firm name of William Edwards \u0026amp; Co. and settle former co-partnership\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo: Wm Pritchard, Wm Corrupter, Gabriel and [Rhilgo?], James Brown, John Cranbury, John Bingham, M. Donald, John Whitley\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: renting house (Waddell was a silversmith, formerly of Williamsburg)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: to James Giddy Jr., Silversmith in Petersburg, formerly of Williamsburg\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: renting store\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e70 pieces\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: about to settle in Amherst Country\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: cargoes for \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003ePortsmouth\u003c/emph\u003e and \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eGrande Duke\u003c/emph\u003e and payments\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSales of cargo of \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eHaney\u003c/emph\u003e reported to your credit. Sends hogshead of London wine via ship. Ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eActive\u003c/emph\u003e soliciting trade\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIndian corn cargo sent by Blow to them; Enclosed invoice of prices or articles imported to this island: wheat, grain and flour always command good prices and good profit\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTobacco is a very dull sale at present. Wheat high all over Europe, Turpentine is much demand\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCargo for North Carolina, salt, rum, ship bread and 400 empty hands.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFort was manager or operator of the \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eTower Hill\u003c/emph\u003e Store for Blow, George Andrews is overseer for 1788 for £ 20\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShipments to Donald \u0026amp; Burton via Bowman; other shipments discussed\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e(fragment)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 to 15 ships en route to Portsmouth are frozen up in Appomattox River near the bar; ice is 5 inches thick\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMost woolens entirely too high for this market\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: clothing for Col. Lewis Burwell's enslaved persons is held up for duties at Portsmouth\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Suits in General Court\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Suits in court there. Blow's debts due; payments\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking that Blow send 2 packages that came for him from abroad. One may be a spinet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis detailed letter about the economy discusses prices for canvas, salt, tar; compares French and English prices for same. French minister has written to Jefferson with regard to trade to tobacco. France may become a very important depot for tobacco and particularly this port as it is near to the Dutch and German Ports.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: sendingBoxes of James Geddy's by first vessel\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: James Geddy's invoice of sundry goods in 3 packages misplaed; never arrived here; find they are in Norfolk at Capt. Maxwell's. Please send.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: suits in General Court\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e(care of Joshua Fort, Tower Hill) Re: [unclear?] a lot of his\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: suits in General Court\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: bill owed by Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Geddy's 3 packages of goods have arrived at last, send duties due from him\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ere: coming for final settlement of accounts of Baker and Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Blow's lots in Petersburg. Legality of ownership must be cleared up. Will check deeds in Prince George County. Gill will sue you if not cleared up soon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: debts\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: shipments of tobacco\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTobacco very promising this year, prospects for 1/3 more crop. Wants horseman's trumpet for our Cavalry\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeneral prices and tobacco sales outlook\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending tobacco down, also bacon, hams for Mr. Gregory in Dunkirk. M. Oldner will look after them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: tobacco shipments\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[unclear?] of Lathian, Sharp, Wardrop \u0026amp; Co., Weavers\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[unclear?] of Hunt \u0026amp; Clay, Ribbon Weaver\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: tobacco shipments\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[unclear?] of Henry \u0026amp; Richard Joseph, Pewterers\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[unclear?] of Lancaster, Bax and Ellill and shipment in Bowman for Virginia, bird shot, seeds\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[unclear?] of James Davidson, Net, Rope, Twine, Line maker\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[unclear?] of Wm \u0026amp; Rdn Borradaile \u0026amp; Co.; Hats and felts\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[unclear?] of Edward Collinson, Tin Plate, [Warker?]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[unclear?] of [North?] Johnson \u0026amp; [Frith?], turners and brush makers\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: prices of naval stores, lumber and staves. Asks for settlement of their business for past year soon\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGlad \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003ePortsmouth\u003c/emph\u003e has gone to sea, re: Blow's lands\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[unclear?] of John Freeman \"cork cutter to his majesty\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLooking for Captain Oldner. Stack of Tobacco in France kept up high by late deliveries. Farmers General will buy at liberal prices to encourage commerce between the two countries. When \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003ePortsmouth\u003c/emph\u003e arrives, will write you further.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending sturgeon down, wishes nails\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: coming to \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eTower Hill \u003c/emph\u003esoon; We should come to something decisive in our business. Crop up country good.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: shipments of staves\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: [lands?] of Baker \u0026amp; Blow in western lands.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: repairs to shop\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExecution against blow for £ 600.5, for debts owed\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds salt for store; re: tobacco shipments\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[unclear?] Gov. of Virginia for duties past due £ 80\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShipments in \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003ePortsmouth\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShip Captain: business about sailing for Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill sell 1,200 acres of land in order to pay if Blow insists\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: debt owed to Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending down tobacco\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: suit in Southampton Co. Court\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Blow's debt to firm for tobacco sent him\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: sending load of staves down by Mr. Gray\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAllowed another ship to have barrel of mead as they were out; Oldner was the Captain of Ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003ePortsmouth\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFarm conditions bad due to inclemency of weather; John Rochelle needs salt\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLawyer for Mr. Baker and Blow, Suit vs. Holland to come up at next court\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas sold Robert Rives remaining stock of goods belonging to Webb, Barksdale \u0026amp; Co. Accounts enclosed to amount of £ 916.8.4 sterling to go on proper account to Blow \u0026amp; Barksdale. It is now time to rent out the Courthouse store if no renter applies, we shall have to pay dead rent\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShip \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eLouisa\u003c/emph\u003e is in from Isle of May with salt. Says prices of barrel staves is too high\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs willing to be Captain of ship to ply between Holland to Portsmouth\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks that goods come up in ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eBell Cap Bay,\u003c/emph\u003e lying now at New Point News or in Nansemond River. May send \"my ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eConstitution\"\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMember of House of Delegates from Sussex County. General Discussion of affairs\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Law cases\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSale of schooner and cargo in Rotterdam; Ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eKepple\u003c/emph\u003e to be sold in West Indies. Mr. Rosser to Fredericksburg with load of salt and dry goods. Ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMeremaid\u003c/emph\u003e from Glasgow arrived today. Mr. Lightfoot's sloop from Antigua here [Mrs. Blow and little George were staying in Petersburg with Mr. Blow]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: changing from employ to Rotterdan [unclear?] to Captain of Portsmouth owned by Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShips \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003ePortsmouth\u003c/emph\u003e and other ships: staves business and red oak hogsheads for sale. \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eQueen of France\u003c/emph\u003e from London and Captain Blaney from St. Martins here with salt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNews of General Assembly in session. Briggs was representative from Sussex County. John Pride was speaker of Senate, defeated Charles Carter. Briggs thinks Pride better for office as he is \"more of a republican;\" [theater] plays to start here soon, place very gay.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: case Baker and Blow versus Applewhaite\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: package lost\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: suits and loss of legal papers\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e13 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuits in court\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e140 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e19 items pertaining to sloop\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e100 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e50 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSee alsoBox 11A: Financial Records, 1787-1789.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHave sent Blow 12 hogsheads tobacco and 10 [unclear?] pork; no peas to be had.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending load of tar\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: sending navel stores for A. Donald\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Wishes to rent Blow's house in Petersburg for Mr. Rose; let him hear your wishes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending load of tar\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Blow's judgment against him\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: suits in Brunswick County Court vs. Blow \u0026amp; Baker\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrices of staves, shingles, scantling, sugar, molasses, coffee, tobacco, fish\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTar sent to A. Donald, sending 4 [bbls?] of turpentine to you\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: selling enslaved person; Col. Baker's estate\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShip \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003ePowhatan\u003c/emph\u003e thought lost\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBurgess had a school in Southampton. Reference to payments to Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas received Indian corn shipment for the account of James Brown of Richmond, Virginia. American grain is much in favor here, tho' [am?] crops of wheat, rye and barley are good\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends flour and corn down for foreign trade\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Baker estate and suits in Brunswick County Court\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses financial conditions, tariff changes and effects on American goods\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends manifests for 55 hogeheads by \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003ePortsmouth;\u003c/emph\u003eAlso, others. Brother (James) is at \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eBermuda Hundred\u003c/emph\u003e on business\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: suits in Brunswick County Court, of Blows\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends bar iron for sale\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes quantity of peas to fill ship to be sent to Madeira before Christmas\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSent 2,800 bushels of wheat in ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eNancy\u003c/emph\u003e for Philadelphia. Will Blow get bills of lading for it for Manson?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCannot pay his account to Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending down 100 [unclear?] of flour and a parcel of back eyes peas (12 to 1,500 bushels) for Madeira\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLists tobacco sent down for Blow, needs Liverpool salt\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepairs, wages, food, ports, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepairs, bread, rum, cordage, naval stores and general petty accounts for misc. articles\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBills of laden and accounts of sloops \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003ePortsmouth,\u003c/emph\u003e \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eElizabeth,\u003c/emph\u003e \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eBetsey,\u003c/emph\u003e \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eAcorn\u003c/emph\u003e and others; and petty accounts for ships\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e12 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ecirca 100 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ecirca 71 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnswer of Richard Blow, partner of Baker \u0026amp; Blow and of Richard Blow \u0026amp; Company to bill of complaint against them in court of Brunswick County\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnswer of Richard Blow partner of Baker and Blow and of Richard Blow and Company to bill of complaint against them in court of Brunswick County\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e26 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e20 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e20 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e20 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e20 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e20 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e20 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e20 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e10 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e20 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo ship on board the \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003ePortsmouth\u003c/emph\u003e for Havre De Grass: Smithfield, Low Point, Hoods, Davis's, B. Brooke, Byrds, Lowpoint\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Richard Blow for the ships\" account of repairs Blacksmith account-ship Gloucester to Richard Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e20 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e20 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWork on ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003ePortsmouth\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e20 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e20 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e13 items and one item related to freight\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 item\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e14 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e23 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Tobacco saved from wreck of the schooner \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eNelly\u003c/emph\u003e in November 1783. Asks for settlement, may enter suit\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas corn and cask of ginger for Mr. Blow, by ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eCharlie\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: shipping tobacco via City Point, 60 [unclear?] corn at 4-Mile-Creek, little wheat\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending 33 hogsheads of tobacco to Blow, for shipment on Portsmouth for Donald \u0026amp; Burton, London\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: rent of Blow's warehouse\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOwes blow; he is out of work, can't pay now (ship captain?)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProblems regarding ship and loading\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending down brandy, nuts, apples by cart. \"people\" (referring to enslaved persons) need shoes\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been to France, 3 days at Dunkirk at Messrs. De Bacque. They seem agreeable to do business but due to the critical condition of affairs in France, the exchange is above par. Will go to Liverpool to look situation over. \"Expect to get the scheme completed to the fullest extent and the goods shipped…\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends invoice of goods and corn delivered to Capt. Binghame\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas sent 3000 [unclear?] of turpentine for account of Mr. Donald\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ere: Blow \u0026amp; Barksdale (2)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSend him rum for corn he sent to Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes turpentine\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends turpentine (600??) would want $3 per (??)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: loading corn and sending down\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: sending corn for shipment\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: sale of boards, shingles, scantling to merchants here. Will have 600 bushels of salt for Captain Cox and flour and fish. Hope to sail back by August\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDemand for Virginia. Coal is very slow due to quantity of British coal on market. Corn prices low, Captain Fineash has employed Willing, Morris \u0026amp; Co. to buy his bricks. Wheat and flour prices good.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends down turpentine\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSailing on \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eBowman\u003c/emph\u003e on 20th; dissapointed that Blow has done nothing to fit up his store in Petersburg for the reception of goods\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSloop \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003ePeggy\u003c/emph\u003e left Lyon's Creek with corn\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts for sale of cargo and prices received\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Capt Fineash's business affairs\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Blow's accounts there\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: sending tobacco and turpentine\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Brunswick County Suits\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e30 items: The dates are as follows: January 13 February 24, March 9, 13 April 14 21, 28, May 14 7, 10, 5, 26, 21, 24, 31, June 7, 23, July 1, August 13 14 September 12 20, 25, October 2, 2, 20, 19, 22, 25\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e35 items: Brown's loading of tobacco and corn on the \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003ePortsmouth,\u003c/emph\u003e \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eClermont,\u003c/emph\u003e \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003ePolly,\u003c/emph\u003e \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003ePhoenix,\u003c/emph\u003e \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eHarrison,\u003c/emph\u003e \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eGrand Duke\u003c/emph\u003e to be delivered to Blow for foreign sale. Brown wished Blow to send him turpentine, salt, dry goods , rum, sugar, coffee, etc. Brown was a big merchant in Richmond. The dates are as follows: August 2, 2, 6, 11, 17, 16, 16, 17, 17, 18, 13 28, 30, September 1, 8, 12 12 13 17, 20, 24, 27, October 6, 4, 4, November 1, 3, 8, 10, 19, 23, December 2, 14 28, 30, 30\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeneral condition of market, shipping, etc. The dates are as follows: March 9, 18, 24, 24, 27, 30; April 1, 9, 10, 15, 16, 21, 28, 24, 26, 28, 27, 29; May 1, 3, 19, 30, 19, 21, 22, 21, 26, 28; June 1, 2, 7, 9, 11, 25, 25, 28, 30; July 2, 5, 9, 19, 19, 22, 29, 29; December 9.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames Brown, Richmond merchant, accounts with Richard Blow; Brown's sale to various foreign merchants and delivered to ship Captains sailing, etc.; flour, corn, tobacco. 25 pieces\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e20 misc. petty accounts\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCargo sales, voyage #10: wages, repairs, fitting out food, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e38 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e41 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e77 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e75 items regarding repairs, fittings etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e54 pieces\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpenses of Corn shipped on the \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eBirch,\u003c/emph\u003e \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eCleopatra,\u003c/emph\u003e \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMary.\u003c/emph\u003e Naval stores statement . 20 pieces\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts of ships with Richard Blow; ships \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eBowman,\u003c/emph\u003e \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eCleopatra,\u003c/emph\u003e \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003ePortsmouth,\u003c/emph\u003e \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003ePhoenix,\u003c/emph\u003e \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eGrande Duke\u003c/emph\u003e, \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eEndeavor.\u003c/emph\u003e Sales of turpentine, tar, staves, rum, molasses, corn, repair work done, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas received flour and black-eyed peas from Blow; will send wines to Blow; gives current prices of wheat, corn, rice, flour, beans, beef, pork, bees wax and staves\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Blow for present of 4 red birds sent to him. Three arrived safely. I gave two to female friends and one to Mr. Donald.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLow Point, Milners, Smithfield, Suffolk, G-Creek,Hampton, Petersburg, \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eTower Hill\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Blow's Tobacco sent to him\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn French.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for joiners work\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelating to \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003ePortsmouth,\u003c/emph\u003e \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eGeorge,\u003c/emph\u003e \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eIndustry,\u003c/emph\u003e \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eNancy,\u003c/emph\u003e \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eGrand Duke\u003c/emph\u003e, \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eBowman,\u003c/emph\u003e \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eHarriet,\u003c/emph\u003e \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eCastor,\u003c/emph\u003e \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eUnion,\u003c/emph\u003e \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMolly,\u003c/emph\u003e \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eHarrison\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBy master shipwrights, Captain John Cox, commander of Portsmouth\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAs result of damage received on the Bognor Rocks £ 633 [Bognor Rocks, Sussex County\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e58 pieces: Repairs, wages, food, etc\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOver 200 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: debts now due and insaluable; rent for Princeton (house near Sussex County house); about Wm. Bland's inability to pay for horse \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eAristotle\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThank for red birds sent to him. Sned more\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: sending oranges and hives\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"France is at war with the Emperor of Prussia; gives effect of current prices\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRed birds died on voyage; Captain Pollack of ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eGrand Duke\u003c/emph\u003e will bring others for me, I hope\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes cargo of staves—has shipped brandy to Blow. Also wishes Oak timbers and cedar boards for whale boats and harpoon. Situation of political affairs will influence the exchange. The success of our war against the Emperor and the King of Prussia has made prices fall already. Our success in several battles has recovered from the Emperor the whole Belgick [Belgique] or Flanders, besides the whole kingdom of Savoy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn French.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs establishing a House of Commerce in Bordeaux; asks business of Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts, disbursements, (32 items)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepairs, bills, after hurricane from St. Eustatias to Virginia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eDavid and George\u003c/emph\u003e, \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eGrande Duke\u003c/emph\u003e, \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eBallie De Sulpier\u003c/emph\u003e; Captain Timothy Congers was captain of the \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eBallie de Sulpier.\u003c/emph\u003e In his account to Richard Blow under July 9, 1792 there is this item: \"Cash paid expenses to Williamsburg to see the judge (2.14.3 ½)\" and on July 29, 1792 \"Cash at Maupin's (5.18.1) on July 11 1792 Captain [Conears?] to Gabriel Maupin..\"[unclear?] for dinner, club, wine, lodging, grog are listed by Maupin as paid on July 12th. Maupin kept an ordinary in Williamsburg; [see: House History at Research department C.W. (M.A. Stephenson, March 1968)]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e40 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e21 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e21 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e12 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e55 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e50 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e21 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e12 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e55 items: Foreign agents, local suit, ship captains accounts, invoices of sloop Industry and David and George, Portsmouth, repairs to ships (nail maker, blackmaker, iron work), invoices for lumber, scantling, shingles, food furnished ships (ship bread, rum, beef, etc.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e(Captain John Cox)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArrival of your ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003ePortsmouth.\u003c/emph\u003e Wishes staves, cedar hoards, oak timbers for the whole boats and tarpons. Wishes tobacco; Brandy or gin will not be allowed to go into your country but in casks upward of 90 gallons. Which type of brandy and cognac will Blow like? Will send price current from time to time.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOver 50 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"A committee of the inhabitants of Petersburg assembled on Wednesday to devise some measure to prevent the communication of the Small Pox from Richmond, and they have resolved on planning a smoke house at Pocahontas to have every person from Richmond smoked before they are admitted into town..\" Gives prices current.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses war with Portugal and Spain and consequent fall in prices\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: tobacco delivered to Port-au-Prince\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: shipping Blow tobacco at Kemp's Warehouse on the Piankatank\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of 15 hogsheads of tobacco for sloop \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eExperience\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShips Blow hering, shad and tar\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends 32 hhds tobacco\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives prices current in list for tobacco and turpentine, deerskins, tar and rice\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Buying ship with Blow; son going to Virginia to be in business there, gives current prices of tobacco, turpentine, etc. Tobacco sales down 1/3 in France by National Assembly orders.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates that Donald \u0026amp; Burton have failed. He and Mr. Lamb, book keeper for Donald \u0026amp; Burton, will form a joint business. Asks for Blow's business with them. Lamb \u0026amp; Younger are insurance workers, also.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBills of laden (12), wages\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"…There never was such distress in this kingdom amongst the commercial people as at this time prevails…I think very few will be able to ship goods the coming fall for their correspondents. Tobacco is very low and hardly any sale. A cargo of (??) Virginia Tobacco has lately been sold at 1¾, wheat 6/6, tar 21/[unclear], turpentine 12/ct\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffers to collect debts for Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives London exhange and needs\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives prices current in Cadiz and exchange in London, Amsterdam and Paris; gives money valuations also\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses prices and general trade conditions\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends bill for goods desired\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVirginia Coffee House\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter and copy\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e50 miscellaneous bills.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e89 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Collections for Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Price current for Antigua Rum\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: cask of chewing tobacco sent him for sale\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"The embargo will cease after the 25th of this month. The resolution to continue it after that time was rejected by a large majority yesterday..\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Blow \u0026amp; Baker's judgment vs. Henry Banks\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuits of Baker \u0026amp; Blow, judgments, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"…M. Lee has rented your old store house to a M. Dudgin, a baker is building a very large oven in the back yard adjoining the old kitchen on the [run?]. Your carriage is now all ready, it is a nice one and I hope will please Mrs. Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Relationship between J. Boyce and T. Thompson Jr., dissolving partnership\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrders 40 lb. of West India Cotton and some salt\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending corn from \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eTower Hill\u003c/emph\u003e, to Blow via Cabin Point and River\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e87 pieces.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e111 pieces.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Lot in Petersburg of Blow's\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives current prices\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives current prices\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote the N.B.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives current prices\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: his debts to Blow under firm name of \"Fort \u0026amp; Nicholson\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrices current\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrices current\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrices current\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill of Laden and earthenware\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Merchant, Mr. Smith, who is coming to Virginia to settle\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Thomas Thompson has died; Re: Blow's business with Thompson\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"The troop of Cavalry of Petersburg, marched on Saturday and about 160 militia and now going on daily from the different countries that come through here, the result of this business is very much to be feared will end in some thing that will be shocking to human nature…\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrder for goods (dress materials)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReturning to England\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Th. Thompson's estate\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Thompson, Jr., arrived safely; Executors of T. Thompson, Jr. will give up the trade entirely, so partnership between him and you will be closed as early as possible\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: T. Thompson's estate\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSays great Britain will pay for all injustices which Americans have suffered by the West Indies cruisers: make your just claim for loss suffered by the capture of your vessels. Do not doubt but that you'll be reimbursed for loss; discusses his and Blow's business connections and Thompson's son's business affairs in Virginia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoices of Richard Blow's. 50 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to French American difficulties at present; Thompson's estate affairs not favorable; great demand for middle grade tobacco\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJ. Strange, Manchester to Richard Blow, Portsmouth\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrice current list\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrices current listed\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Captain Harrison of the Fort was shot last night by Lt. Willson in a duel\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrices current given\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrices current given\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBritish cruisers have orders to bring in every ship of whatever nation loaded with Provisions bound to France;... a great number of Americans are amongst but Commissioners appointed to purchase and to pay for the same instantly…\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOn sea 38 days, cargo damaged\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives genealogy of kinship of Drews, Hines and Blows.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepairs for Portsmouth dwelling\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepairs for Portsmouth dwelling\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e13 pieces\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoices and receipts paid by Richard Blow to Lamb \u0026amp; Younger, London, and to local tradesmen in Norfolk (50 pieces) see: Jacob Andrews, Norfolk, silversmith, for ½ dozen, tea spoons and a tea canister\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e43 pieces.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBenjamin Waller, Williamsburg, agent, for firm Abram Newman of London and John Grayson of Petersburg, Virginia, representing the firm of Davison \u0026amp; Newman, London, Executors of Benj. Waller, paid to attorneys for firm £ 1325 pounds and £2587.18 pounds - Va. currency in April 1779\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Henry Carleton's debt to Blow \u0026amp; Barksdale, Pitch Landing, 1781; [Anderson was bookkeeper for firm then]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSent salt, lemons, china and oranges to Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs sending over in the \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eRebecca\u003c/emph\u003e a very famous horse, \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eDare Devil\u003c/emph\u003e, property of John Hoomer of Virginia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eDare Devil\u003c/emph\u003e, Hoomer's horse, arrived safe in Virginia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\" I hear you have married Miss Wright..\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeneral conditions\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 horses sent by Lamb \u0026amp; Younger to his father on \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eEliza; \u003c/emph\u003e give M. Lawson of Williamsburg and father information about this\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTobacco very high here\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCurrent prices\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: a fire which destroyed storehouse of Blow's, which Nash had rented. Mrs. Marks occupies the remaining house left of Blow's; wishes to continue renting it\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives current prices\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Blow's and Barksdale's foreign business, collections, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived 5 hogsheads of tobacco from \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eTower Hill \u003c/emph\u003e overseer, entire crop\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrites for red birds; sends silk to Mrs. Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"America must be reaping immense advantage from the war that is going on in Europe\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCurrent prices\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: purchase of a good vessel; condition uncertain due to war. Does not think good time to increase foreign trade\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShip \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eLouise\u003c/emph\u003e bringing cargo of salt to City Point in exchange for tobacco\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBusiness [unclear?]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e116 pieces.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScammel was part owner with Blow of a store at \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eTower Hill [\u003c/emph\u003esee Blow Family Papers, W\u0026amp;M Library, Special Collections Research Center]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e230 pieces\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: settlement of Carolina business and also those for conveyance of the lot to John Baird and Jamestown\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: collecting for Blow rent on Petersburg Storehouse and house, and recovering debts owed to Blow; current prices listed\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: debt he owes for rent\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: estate of Thompson\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: purchase of ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMoses Myers\u003c/emph\u003e by Strange \u0026amp; Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: rent of Blow's houses in Petersburg\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Brig \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMoses Myers\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Deed from Blow for Petersburg lots and houses\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Collection for Blow \u0026amp; Barksdale business\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEdwin Fort, Petersburg, to Richard Blow, Portsmouth\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEdwin Fort, Petersburg, to Richard Blow, Portsmouth\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Th. Thompson's Estate\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses foreign wars and politics in France; not in favor of the \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMoses Myers\u003c/emph\u003e brig sent out to Dunkirk now; perilous situation\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"..enclosed you have a Deed of trust from M. John Baird Jr. to you which he wishes to execute to secure the payment of his bond to you..\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e…would like to have the name pedigree of Mr. Burwells horse\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes stud horses sent to his place, \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eChalmeria,\u003c/emph\u003e Dinwiddie County, by way of Suffolk and Petersburg, understands a groom and ferrier are with the house; avoid all ferries\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWish Blow to get him the pedigree of horse \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eTraveller\u003c/emph\u003e and also name and pedigree of Mr. Burwell's horse\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA vessel has arrived from London at Norfolk and has brought two stud horses shipped by Mr. Barksdale for M. Strange\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Thompsons settlement of estate\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo collect debt owed by Anderson since 1795\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBaird buys lots from Blow in Petersburg on Brick House Run\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e12 pieces\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBrig \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMoses Myers\u003c/emph\u003e, Sloop \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eIndustry,\u003c/emph\u003e Sloop \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eRebecca;\u003c/emph\u003e German Ships; 50 pieces)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e54 pieces\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOver 100 pieces\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNaval stores\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to war conditions and settlements abroad\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives current prices\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBad news from abroad\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas rented Blow's orchards\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: settlement of Father's debts\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Baker and Blow's business—debts owed them and bonds given\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"…I have at last made sale of Blow \u0026amp; Barksdale's land in Charlotte for £ 1000 pounds\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas sold Brig \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMoses Myers\u003c/emph\u003e to Freeland\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: execution papers re Nicholson of Cabin Point for Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: sale of his tobacco\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: damaged tobacco\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eThomas,\u003c/emph\u003e \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eIndustry,\u003c/emph\u003e \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMoses Myers\u003c/emph\u003e, \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eGalliat-a-Maria\u003c/emph\u003e, \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eFox,\u003c/emph\u003e \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eStafford, Mill River\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHenry Urquhart, Wilmington North Carolina to Wm. Barksdale+1719:1724\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of 24 hogsheads of tobacco on board of the \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eHarmony\u003c/emph\u003e for Norfolk to Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: San Domingo Business\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending naval stores\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShipping garden seeds to Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCaptain of ship bound to Port-au-Prince\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: buying salt\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: buying salt\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: salt from Isle of May and his warehouse for storing the salt is good\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: order from Blow for a rolling mill for a Goldsmith's work; will send later; other business between them\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: sale of \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eDavid \u0026amp; George\u003c/emph\u003e (ship), Bills of lading sent; have sold tobacco and beeswax of Blow's; poor market; Georgia cotton is high and sugar and coffee equally as high\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eIndustry\u003c/emph\u003e arrived at Falmouth-sent her to Hull\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFort \u0026amp; Barksdale will send cargo of tobacco, flour, etc. to San Domingo; asks Blow to secure proper vessel for them\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending 1 bale of woolens (£ 133.2) for Norfolk\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewspapers being sent to Blow. \"You will find much news and the state of Public Affairs in Europe; great events is looked for shortly\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Blow's insurance on buildings; request a copy of Blow's policy \"Tobacco market perfectly flat\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBusiness with Blow; for tobacco and brandy\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of good shipped to Blow aboard \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eJennie;\u003c/emph\u003e cargo for West Indies\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCargo of $7000 sent aboard \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eJennie\u003c/emph\u003e for West Indies; invoice listed\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: settlement with Blow for damaged tobacco and hominy\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: estate settlement of Moore's\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA list of bonds, notes, and securities due to the Estate of Th. Thompson put into the hands of Mr. Copeland\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending invoices and bills of lading for woolens, etc. Could not ship guns without permission of this Government which could have cost more than the value; sending earthenware\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould like to rent rooms belonging to Blow's store, \"for the accommodation of about half a dozen particular acquaintances.\" Would like Blow's \"young gentlemen\" to board with her\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of sales for tobacco and beeswax\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts for cotton\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: wines\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: salt\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: debts due Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas man who wishes to buy Blow's 100 acres near Petersburg called \"Chicken Quarter\" will give £ 55; invoice of timber sent\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBlow elected Director of the Bank of U.S., Norfolk office\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: settlement of father's estate\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCurrent price list\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDudley was nephew of Mrs. Lee Hall\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: suspicion that his aunt was poisoned\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of articles sent by sloop for Mr. Barksdale's trip abroad 11 packages in all.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSon has sailed for England\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWm. West is to build a house at \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eOld Place\u003c/emph\u003e (Blow's father's home in Southampton) for Richard Blow, how large must it be?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"All of Mr. Barksdale's furniture and etc. was sold off by Haxall on Thursday last; and at prices enormously high; the sales will exceed the original cost of the property\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"..our sales in September amounts to 124 pounds, 30 pounds cash\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"..Ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMoses Myers\u003c/emph\u003e has been taken on her return from Madeira, retaken and carried into St. Kitts which has entirely frustrated the views that were entered into for her immediately going back with an assorted cargo…and I regret you will be disappointed of the fine old wines..\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSon John has returned from London; 37 day passage\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOpinion of political situation between France, Austria, England, and Denmark and business repercussions as result. Reported that Blow's Ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003ePortsmouth\u003c/emph\u003e has been detained in England.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs renting warehouse to Mr. [John] Halt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses international situation; England's problems, etc. Is moving his store to Bolling Brook Street; gives current prices for tobacco and etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: his father's estate and collections\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses uprising of enslaved person Gabriel (\"slave insurrection\")\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to setting up business at Surry; will get Mr. McIntosh's building\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Late news from abroad; England and Denmark will not [rupture?]; will send ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eLouisa\u003c/emph\u003e out soon..\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBrand and corn meal being sent to Blow on the \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eHannah\u003c/emph\u003e and \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eEnterprize\u003c/emph\u003e also tobacco\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eImportations this year very large\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOn way to canal to get shingles\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eImportation considerable; back country merchants will not buy anything of any consequence; desires salt, now worth 22/6 a sack and 4/3 loose per bushel\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives prices current\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHad shipment of gloves valued; sending some to Blow; doubts if they can sell well; discusses salt market.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe; Salt and spices\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending tobacco for sale in \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eClarissa;\u003c/emph\u003e wishes wine bought for him\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSchooner Eira from Norfolk brought news of death of his father; schooner Augusta brought letter from Blow. Thinks M. Goodwin very improper person to administer father's estate. Brother William may wind up estate in Virginia, if not, asks Blow to administer. Remit all collections to mother; George Leckie, London, sending turtle andBox of oranges to Blow as present\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShip \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMississippi\u003c/emph\u003e brought salt from Liverpool; Is shipping tobacco to Blow by sloop \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMill River\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: shipping him flour and staves\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: shipping of tobacco ahead; gloves he has are hard to unload on merchants; William Barksdale in England\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts current (Blow \u0026amp; Barksdale, June 23, 1800) and others, Bonds for duties on ships, Prom. Notes, bills of lading, receipts\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003esee Folder 2 also\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eForeign mostly\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDudley was a nephew of Dr. Hall. Had a small grocery store\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: seizure of the \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eCharles Carter\u003c/emph\u003e by French privateer and uncertainty of the \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMary Hilton\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes his 350 or 400 hogheads of Indian meal shipped to England as a better market than western ports. Was priced at 12/6 [Stg?] per bushel and flour quoted at 120 per Bushel. Tobacco very dull here. \"I have no doubt that France will capture all neutral vessels they can that are loaded with provisions for England.\" Gives current prices of flour, bacon, hogs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes salt for the Indian meal he has sent to Blow for sale\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Bankrupt, Jesse Brown - Refers to \"Master George (Blow) at Bellfield (Academy)\" [Bellfield is now Emporia. There was a school there which George Blow attended. See Blow Family Papers Index, M. Stephenson]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs building a schooner for the West Indies\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConditions of markets local and abroad\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUsing Blow's \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eBrig Almira\u003c/emph\u003e to send his tobacco to Falmouth and Dunkirk or Havre (both in France); Wishes brig to come to City Point to load; gives current prices\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes to go to Scotland; asks Blow about passage\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShip \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eWashington\u003c/emph\u003e loading at Harrison's Bar near here\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContract for ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eWashington\u003c/emph\u003e for load for Falmouth\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGood news from Europe related to war there; Mr. Barksdale in England gives condition of market for tobacco there, in France and Holland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSales in April amounted to £ 140, £ 36 cash\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLoading \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eAlmira\u003c/emph\u003e for Dunkirk or Havre, or Rotterdam, on Blow's terms, all load to go to Mr. Barksdale for sale\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: shipments of tobacco abroad, current prices noted\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTobacco accounts\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTobacco accounts\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: 2 horses and a mare sent from abroad to Hoomes in care of Blow, Horses to arrive in the \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eChesapeake\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExchange at par; tobacco prices dull\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"We have this moment received intelligence that preliminaries of peace between this country and France were signed on the 1st. Inst. What will be the effects with the commercial world we are not prepared to say..\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSeveral arrivals of foreign ships at City Point\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExchange only 1 per cent under par in New York and really as high in Philadelphia and Baltimore\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoice of 24 hogshead of tobacco from Dixon's warehouse\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending Blow 16 hogshead of tobacco on Neptune on account of Col. Burwell (Carter's Grove). Send the German linens on board the Nancy to Col. Burwell\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Col Nathaniel Burwell's tobacco. \"The remainder of the tobacco shall be sent you from the College W. House as soon as a craft can be obtained.\" \"N.B. I send you four hogshead of tobacco marked and [unclear?] as [unclear?] the property of Matthew Anderson of Williamsburg which he wishes shipped to Messrs Davis Stephenson \u0026amp; Co. (London)…if not to Messrs Lamb \u0026amp; Young..\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: debt owed by Godwin to Leckie\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroducing Mr. Somerville of Somerville \u0026amp; Halliday, New York\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Galigo wishes to charter ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eWashington\u003c/emph\u003e if you have not disposed of her\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending tobacco to go to London via ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eWashington\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThinking of returning to England as has closed all business in Richmond; flour market here good; let me hear of the flour shipped\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShipping tobacco on ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMill Run\u003c/emph\u003e to be sent to Liverpool: will you attend to this?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs collecting debts owed to Blow, Tobacco very dull here at 27/meal and flour at high prices\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHear brig \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eBetsy\u003c/emph\u003e en route to Jamaica; would like Blow to ship his flour to Kingston?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: shipping of tobacco on brig \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003ePolly,\u003c/emph\u003e schooner \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eWilliam\u003c/emph\u003e for London\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: attempt to sell his ship at anchor at Blow's warehouse in Norfolk\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Blow's taking over Brown, Rives \u0026amp; Co.'s ships for Leeth and other ports\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Blow's help in getting cargo for England, current prices\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosed bill of lading for 58 hogsheads of tobacco per schooner \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eWilliam\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: collecting Blow's acts for him\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosed bill of lading for 79 hogheads of tobacco for Leeth\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: conditions in New York for discounting notes\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: shoe leather and flour barrels needed\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eListing ships carrying 310 hogheads tobacco abroad for firm: \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMary Hatton,\u003c/emph\u003e \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eHooper,\u003c/emph\u003e \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eHarriet,\u003c/emph\u003e \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eWilliam.\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking Blow to send his tobacco to Lamb \u0026amp; Younger, London\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNovember sales at store amounted to 354 pounds £74 cash. Out of sugar; Mr. West (overseer) wishes to be paid for his last year's wages; says T. Gray is pushing him for payment for land\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: London goods shipped to Taliaferro via Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnnouncing loss of the ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eCharlotte Walton\u003c/emph\u003e in Dunkirk harbor; all perrished. Mr. Barksdale had written him of this; gives prices of flour and tobacco\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTobacco sent for Lamb \u0026amp; Younger to Blow; the brig \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eDelight\u003c/emph\u003e has also hogsgead of corn, meal, [beans?]; I need 44 new flour barrels of you\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrices higher because of state of things in Europe, Inflation may increase if seasons are not good\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCurrent business statement\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: tobacco to be shipped abroad\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: seizure of brig \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMorris Myers\u003c/emph\u003e in Nova Scotia; asks Blow's advice about insurance of cargo (London?); cargo was sold; should we prosecute the Appeals?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: estate of his father, wishes family bible\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpecting ship from Ireland soon; wishes cargo for it, vessel about 250 tons\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCurrent prices\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: sale of tar and turpentine\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas purchased a pair of mill stones for my friend Gen. Henry See, shipped on board a vessel of Mr. David Anderson of Petersburg. Please send them up the Potomac to Gen. See, Westmoreland County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas canvas, tar and turpentine for sale\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBills of lading for wines\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes to sell pork made by John D. White of Carolina, inspected in full salt but not pickled; 600 + land\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: his tobacco lost by sinking ship\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: sale of his skins\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: rum\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCan't sell gloves\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBusiness in shipping and current prices\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGen. Lee wishes the Mill stones to be landed at Stratford three miles above Blackstones Island. Taylor has stone steps from city of Washington being sent down to him via Blow's vessel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Blow to ship a couple dozen hams to London, 1 dozen for Mr. Barksdale and 1 dozen for Mr. A. Donald, an old friend. Wishes bacon and hams for personal use.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs financially ruined and will have to take bankruptcy; asks advice of Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes to sell 15,000 lbs (pounds) of cured bacon and hams which are salpetered\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTobacco [unclear?] may get up to 5 ½ or 6 dollars\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: his shipments abroad\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks about price of beeswax and cheese\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: sale of his schooners to pay his debts\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBrown, Rives, \u0026amp; Co., Richmond, to Richard Blow, Portsmouth\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFlour has fallen; tobacco [transient?]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCannot sell gloves which Blow sent him; might try Charleston, but New York would be better market\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStore sales in February were £ 120 pounds, £ 30 cash\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: tobacco shipments abroad\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks him for sending hams to London for him, also for flour and corn forwarded to him\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOld Tobacco is worth $ 7 or $ 8; send Lees to Philadelphia; other to go to England; better to send in 2 ships as risk is less.; fill in with corn and Indian meal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: vast acreage of land in Nansemond County surveyed in 1791 and entered in Surveyor's book, Norfolk, in name of James Murdough and Daniel Fisher (20,000 acres). Entry was first made in 1783 with Andrew Stewart, and later Col. Charles Connor; asks Blow to \"have inventory made in the names of Thomas Edmonds and John T. Blow who are the right and only owners of these warrants\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: collection for Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBought sloop \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eAlexander\u003c/emph\u003e to save debt of Francis Jones\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrders for shipments of tobacco to England\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGreat demand for grain and flour; have had no sales for gloves\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHave shipped by brig \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eBetsy\u003c/emph\u003e 416 [hbls?] flour to Blow; also have sent 58 [hbls?] by brig \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eIndependence\u003c/emph\u003e. Gives current price list.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived cheese; wishes price of corn and bacon. Little peach brandy in this neighborhood this year; sales at store were £ 162, £ 54 cash\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGloves (380 dozen) sent to Philadelphia for possible sale; would like coffee, sugar and salt in barter for Indian corn. Send prices for tobacco, flour, mead, corn, rum, brandy, coffee, and sugar. Wishes payment for Barksdale's debt to him for tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: note of Mr. Jones\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSent set of springs for a gigg for Mr. Fort on sloop \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eSincerity\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs there any demand for Russian goods with you? Expect a ship from the Baltics soon\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: flour to be exported\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: sending tobacco to Blow for export\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending tobacco for shipment on brig \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eWashington\u003c/emph\u003e to London\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSorry to hear of the loss of brigs \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eCarter\u003c/emph\u003e and \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMary Hylton\u003c/emph\u003e, hope to go to London soon, peace seems near.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: tobacco shipments\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrders for tobacco sent down to go to Cowes, Havre, Dunkirk (France), and Rotterdam via the brig \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eAlmira\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: tobacco for London\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeed French brandy and rum; Crops poor, trade dull\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGoing to London via ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eWashington;\u003c/emph\u003e sending tobacco to Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: tobacco for ships \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eNancy\u003c/emph\u003e and \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eAlmira\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTobacco for ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eAlmira\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: tobacco for \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eAlmira\u003c/emph\u003e and meal—Blow's plantation tobacco sent to Fort was refused\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes permission to send away ship which Blow may charter to Great Britain or Ireland if necessary\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: problems about his sailing for England\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTobacco business and shipping\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: illness of his mother (a sister of Richard Blow) Nancy is Rob Hines wife and child, George\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: trip abroad and tobacco sent for shipment\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Ships' cargoes for Europe\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Cargoes for Europe\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEvery cellar full of water due to late rains\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e273 hhds by ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eAlmira\u003c/emph\u003e already shipped\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes 100 hhds herrings\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTobacco by sloop \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eRanger\u003c/emph\u003e for \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eAlmira\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTobacco by \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eRanger\u003c/emph\u003e for \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eAlmira\u003c/emph\u003e gloves for your store\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to Davis warehouse, Petersburg; sending tobacco for shipment\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTobacco bound for Orient via ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eAntelope\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGet passage to London for Thomas Leckie; wishes hams sent to friends Lamb \u0026amp; Younger, London\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Our ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eVenus\u003c/emph\u003e arriving; will you get cargo for Ireland, England or France. Prefer Liverpool; can take staves.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Our ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eVenus\u003c/emph\u003e is a ship of 250 tons, 5 years old, has accommodations for passengers and sails well\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSloop \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eDispatch,\u003c/emph\u003e Capt. Ash, bringing 26 hhds tobacco which Blow will ship according to manifest; detailed directions with tobacco marks ES, EF, W, RB\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: tobacco shipments\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes 5 tons of logwood and 2 tons of lignum vitae to City Point, wishes logwood for ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eLouisa,\u003c/emph\u003e also.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eAlmira\u003c/emph\u003e whereabouts; lemons sent to \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eTower Hil\u003c/emph\u003el. Tobacco, wheat and flour market very dull\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrders coffee, sugar, rum, oil, molasses\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBarksdale wishes logwood by ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eLouisa;\u003c/emph\u003e Mr. Blow at \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eTower Hill\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTakes out insurance for Blow at Phoenix Fire Insurance Office; surprised that Blow does not pay his overdue debt to them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"The Coopers left \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eTower Hill\u003c/emph\u003e some days ago; they have some barrels to make at the old place, then they set off for Norfolk\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending 22 hogsheads…\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHope Col. Carter's crop from York River has reached you. Hope Col. Burwell's from Rappahannock as well as the tobaccos from Carter's Grove are down. Buy pipes of wine for us.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShip \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eNancy\u003c/emph\u003e in from London\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHear his horses have arrived\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: collection of debts due him\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Ships \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eAlmira\u003c/emph\u003e and \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eVenus\u003c/emph\u003e belonging to Hathaway, Howes \u0026amp; Russell enroute to [unclear?] and Dunkirk\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBlow owes them £ 1216.19.0; no insurance has been received from Blow's ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eDavid \u0026amp; George\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount: £ 3593.8.0 ¾ (1800-1802)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItemized lists of goods furnished £ 205.3.9 ¾\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e9 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDesires Blow's foreign accounts shared by him\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts due Richard Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of tobacco consigned to Blow, Norfolk\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStruck by lightening from France to Virginia; repairs necessary listed\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepairs and disbursements\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending Blow barrel staves by brig, about 250,000.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[Burwell had lived at Carter's Gove near Williamsburg before moving to Carter Hall]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Blow to send up a cargo of logwood and [2 bbhs?] Rum\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLatest letter from Europe gives a very unfavorable account of tobacco, prices here have fallen\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDanish ship Ferendchaff[?] arrived at City Point yesterday from Dunkirk (France); will take logwood in cargo, tobacco prices low in France\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: an unsettled account between Hussey and A. Wiscort \u0026amp; Aug. Derenville, merchants in New Castle, New Kent County [Derenville was a Merchant in Williamsburg: see also: CWF research department]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHines gives consent to have her [daighter Patsy] inocculated for small pox. [Background information: Hines was a nephew of Blow. Hine's daughter, Patsy was living with Blow and going to school there.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives list of current prices there; wishes Blow to give him letters of introduction to merchants in different parts of France, Spain, England and Holland. Armistead is sending his ship over there in trade\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: store and plantation affairs\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: tobacco sold Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: accounts for logwood and tobacco\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: freight rates to Dunkirk and other ports\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePart owner of ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eWashington;\u003c/emph\u003e wishes Blow to get cargo for ship to foreign ports\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending Blow 4000 staves\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSendingBox of books, send to Suffolk\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: his problems with shipping\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: ships \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eCharles Carter\u003c/emph\u003e and [\u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eFriendchoff?]\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e62 hhds tobacco aboard ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eWashington\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCotton and wheat crop destroyed by hail storm\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMany accounts owing to store cannot pay anything to Blow at present. We owe about $300 for pork we bought last winter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrders from Blow for furniture to be made: mahogany enough for chairs and a sofa\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas just heard that a declaration of war has taken place between Great Britain and France; it appears that Louisiana and all the country west is ceded to the U.S. (Mailed from Baltimore)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Hall Suit\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: cargo of the \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eWashington\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: sale of tobacco\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMath. Anderson of Williamsburg has sent down 4 hhds of tobacco for your care, please ship to London in British Vessel\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShips \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMartha Bland\u003c/emph\u003e and the \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eLovely Lass\u003c/emph\u003e are now loaded at City Point and bound for England via Norfolk, business very dull here\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending Blow 194 pieces of bacon and 200 + 2 hhds of Indian meal and 1 [unclear?] flour. Send me store ware, mostly butter pots, also a set of bedstead screens\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCrops injured by wet weather; Mr. West (overseer) needs about fifteen [unclear?]; trade dull; our sales for 3 months only £ 500 out of which there was only about £ 90 cash. Refers to \"Old Place\" in Southampton County [owned by Blow's father, Scammel, and now property of Blow]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: various ships available for shipping and tobacco abroad\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSailing for Nassau in ten days\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending tombstone which I ask to be put over my father's grave; I sail for Halifax and England soon\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSend shoe makers and oil to grease leather, tacks, hammer awls, etc., and cotton and wool cards\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes aid in taking his ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eAlmira\u003c/emph\u003e to sea bound for Livernick, Ireland\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes barrel staves\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to \"Aunt Hall\" and calls Hall \"Uncle\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGoing to west Indies with 100 hbls of corn\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: debt which Talbot Godwin owes Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes Blow to sell his ship for him at $600\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipts, bills for staves, tobacco, salt, harness, naval stores; Invoices; Legal Summons; Bills of Lading; \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eTower Hill\u003c/emph\u003e Store Account (1801-1802) £ 5036.17.9 ¼\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipts, bills for staves, tobacco, salt, harness, naval stores; Invoices; Legal Summons; Bills of Lading; \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eTower Hill\u003c/emph\u003e Store Account (1801-1802) £ 5036.17.9 ¼\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pieces\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTobacco Warehouse listings; Stud horse desired from England, Ship accounts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHave received 10,000 lb of pork this season and only 1 hhd of tobacco; no cash worth sending\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: insurance of ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eDauphin\u003c/emph\u003e and other insurance\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: escape of an enslaved person (\"escaped negro\")\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eacknowledges payment of $10.00\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: debts and notes owed him and hopes that Blow can lend him money\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMay be willing to buy Blow's stack of goods which he had offered him a while back; Mr Lee will look them over and determine value etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: bargaining of above terms, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnnouncing Benson, Cropper \u0026amp; Benson, Corn Merchants\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscussion of visit to Brandon\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eE: Market conditions in France: Indigo is in demand, market favorable; tobacco market good; no demand for wood, pitch or tar\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGoods, invoice; Shoes £ 246.17\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilling to give mortgages on goods in store for security\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: his credit\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAssembly extended the market land to be leased for 99 years\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA candidate for House in Virginia Assembly\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: bond for enslaved persons (\"negroes\")\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: provisions asked for ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eParkman\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter regarding the 'sale' of enslaved people.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSailing soon with 15,000 bu. wheat. Wishes Harris, the baker, to furnish ship bread.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes to be appointed insurance inspector for ship coming into port, asks Blow's support\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes ship for conveying 2,500 bushels of wheat at once\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eEliza\u003c/emph\u003e has arrived; tobacco market good as [scarce?]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: cargo of corn and a ship furnished by Blow for Bahamas. Return cargo to be cane, apples and turtle (?)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBrother wishes to go to West Indies. He wishes pay for staves and tobacco if sold.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: collections to be made for him by Blow [Swain was a Quaker]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrade slow, collections poor\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: price for 15,000 barrel staves sent to Blow for sale; wishes current prices on tobacco and staves, white hominy corn and other corn\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends his wheat from Dunkirk (N.C.) to Walker Town, about 10 or 12 miles) by land and little more by water. Is satisfied with this mode of conveyance.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplains navigation up river as far as Walker Town for vessels of 100 or 150 tons; wishes Blow to send ship for his wheat; has the \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eAnn\u003c/emph\u003e arrived in London?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas 4 enslaved carpenters ( \"valuable negro carpenters\") for 'sale' ($500 each)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses prospect of buying horse \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eDiamond,\u003c/emph\u003e is disappointed in \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003ePegasus,\u003c/emph\u003e he is a bad foal getter and not much thought of in England. Heard a horse called [\u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003ePipaten?],\u003c/emph\u003e mother to \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eTrumpeter,\u003c/emph\u003e has produced successful horses lately; also [\u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eWarten?]\u003c/emph\u003e or [\u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eSementan?]\u003c/emph\u003e can be purchased for a moderate sum according to M. Crews to Mr. Drew. Get in touch with Mr. Barksdale (in London). I wish a horse of good size and very beautiful.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived account sales of 2 hhds tobacco sold you from 41.17.7 pounds, Norfolk Store is debited with---problem of Collections suits?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill send ship of assorted cargo to Tobego; corn plentiful on the Roanoke (river)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 hhds tobacco received from James Scammel; sending down\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes ship for West Indies voyage\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLeaving for voyage\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCaptain Thomas Bonner sailing in \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eJoseph of Edenton\u003c/emph\u003e for Tobago; Assorted cargo\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: sale of naval stores\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending brig of 150 tons for loading with barrel staves for Ireland or Liverpool\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnsettled state of Europe makes uncertain and dull market. Current price list given (wheat, flour, tobacco, tar, turpentine, staves, wool, and logwood)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuit against Leonard at next Southampton Court. Paid Col. Maclin for young George Blow's schooling £ 20.10; charged to Norfolk Store\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWine for him from Madeira by ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eVirginia,\u003c/emph\u003e asks Blow to send to Alexandria; send bill to him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHave parcel of Gray's Creek tobacco; price at Norfolk? Lists pounds of tobacco at Gray's Creek and Low Point. Asks price of brown sugar, coffee, molasses, and [unclear?] sugar\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHave red oak staves, white oak [unclear?] and 12,000 shingles on way to Blow. Wishes peach brandy and price of apple cider and molasses\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas received counterfeit bank notes, information as to what to do\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: 3 French enslaved people (\"Negroes\") brought from Hispaniola against law and now in jail at Norfolk; to be returned at expense of French who claim them\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIndenture between Louis Marshall of 1st part, Jeremiah Andrews of 2nd part and Richard Blow of 3rd part and trustee for the other parties. Deed of Trust by Marshall of price of property leased from Anthony Walke in 1793, to Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[Blow was Dudley's uncle; Battery may be in Matthews County]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: current prices\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: staves\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: rent for his house and enslaved person (\"Negro\") for year\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: delivery of staves\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[See: Page's letter of July 9, re: French enslaved persons from Hispanola]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: brandy made and barrels for same\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending Ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eFortitude\u003c/emph\u003e to Blow, wishes Blow to get cargo of flour or tobacco for England and Ireland for her. Wishes ship to go at once, gives agents names at each British Port to which his cargo should be consigned\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: injunction of B \u0026amp; B\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnnouncing his commission business and offering services\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes vessel for Falmouth\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: arrival of his imported horse; [See letter of April 25, 1803 about horse]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Agreement with Thomas Wallace relative to bringing horses from England in 1803.\" Names of horses were \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eCitizen\u003c/emph\u003e and \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eClown,\u003c/emph\u003e Wallace was the groom.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[Nephew of Blow]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Blow's renewal of insurance policy at Phoenix office, Premium of £ 18.15.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Mrs. Boothe, widow's dower and [div.?] of enslaved persons (\"Negroes\") between Hutchings and Edwards, commissioners appointed formerly, who neglected to allot dower: one is now dead and two have left the state. Please have commissioners appointed for my guardian; suggests Wm. E. Brodnax \u0026amp; Sterling Ruffin \u0026amp; Hutchings will appoint two for himself. Dr. John Claiborne and Tho. [unclear?], Jr. may be chosen if H. has no objections.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: cargoes\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: land in Dismal Swamps alleged to be property of Robt. Craig of Manchester (England), adjacent Col. Newton's\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"The canal road is in such order as you may ride to the end of [unclear?] Contract\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: opening of canal road\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: hiring additional enslaved persons (\"negroes\") so that the Canal and road can be opened with ease this summer\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: idea of taking on cargo of staves for Falmouth and possibly England. Wishes Blow to furnish beef, pork and bread for his ship\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCannot furnish pitch; resin is priced at 30/\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: his ships off for Falmouth and Cork; what can Blow offer in way of ships?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: cargo of ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eKingston\u003c/emph\u003e and prospects of his ship out of New York taking in tobacco at Norfolk\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes Blow to charter a vessel at once for Cork, they will send down tobacco, pitch, resin, white oak staves for cargo\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: A horse arrived for Messrs [Caine?] \u0026amp; Ray; how to care for it and where to deliver\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to yellow fever raging in New York\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: horse bought for him by Mr. Barksdale in England and problem of payments for it\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks about cargo for sea, wishes tobacco and staves\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas 300 [unclear?] of pork for sale; grain crop on the Roanoke very good. Tar and Turpentine plentiful. Ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMariah Jones\u003c/emph\u003e at Barbados will return with salt by November. Then to load up with grain and staves for foreign ports.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Blow to ship his tobacco to Barksdale in England\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: price of a saddle sent to Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: cargo of staves on \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eLittle William\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSend personal items of late Leckie to son\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSales account current: \"Mr. Adams will finish stilling room, only 10 bbls of Brandy made this year. It takes 10 bbls cider to make 1 bbl brandy. Hands [workers] are getting in fodder and making bricks. Have paid Wm West [overseer] $100, debited to Norfolk Store\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Collecting debt owed him by Dudley\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes $ 90 in U.S. notes sent by Mrs. Gray\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Horse \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eClown\u003c/emph\u003e bought from abroad to be sent for by Statt, groom and Peter to take care of horse in travel\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: cargo of staves and price for Ireland\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: settling of account of Talbot Godwin\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: horse \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eCitizen\u003c/emph\u003e which he bought for Gen. Carney; hope it has landed and is on its way to Carolina as I shipped on board the \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eGosport\u003c/emph\u003e to your wharf; \"I am glad to hear George (Blow) is doing so well at the Williamsburg Colledge [College of William \u0026amp; Mary]. I always admired the Colledge as all the young men brought (out) there of late years, leave the Colledge new firebrands in politics\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: note of Ambrose Dudley\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoice of shoes for Grillet \u0026amp; Bell to Richard Blow, Norfolk\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes sacks, molasses, sugar, and coffee in exchange for lampblack and butter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: business difficulties of Lamb \u0026amp; Younger; has sent a horse names \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eCitizen\u003c/emph\u003e for Gen. Carney to Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLook out for Mr. Strange's furniture; he leaves Liverpool around 10 August in \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eThe Fame;\u003c/emph\u003e send on to Petersburg c/o Mr. Pallak\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLamb \u0026amp; Younger, London, ceased business\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Ships \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eKingston\u003c/emph\u003e and \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eNansuch\u003c/emph\u003e and trade\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending naval stores wanted to City Point\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill sell his 2 lots in \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eGosport\u003c/emph\u003e to pay his debt but wants $3000 for them. Willing to sell his military lands also; signed note for George Wilson for brother's debt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWish to wagon by bacon from here to Suffolk and thence by water to Norfolk. Will put up hams, shoulders and midlings; Baltimore may be a good market or Alexandria. Expect Blow to take consignments\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter for trustees of Lamb \u0026amp; Younger, London, or their trustees if they are dissolved; would like wine, sherry and bbl whiskey\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHope to pay Blow what they owe him\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: trip to Georgia, would like to take some enslaved persons (\"slaves\") to help pay expenses. Refers to Mrs. Blow as his aunt\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoice of goods sent us from Norfolk Store, £ 109.0.10. Newspapers come regularly once a week; tobacco market poor. Will go to the \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eOld Plac\u003c/emph\u003ee [Southampton] soon to see how things go there.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCurrent prices\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Business difficulties\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApplying for position in office of Discount and Deposit, Norfolk\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: A horse which he wishes Mr. Barksdale [London] to buy for him\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes consignments of tobacco and cotton from Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to Mr. West [overseer at \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eOld Place\u003c/emph\u003e] and Mr. Adams [overseer at \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eTower Hill\u003c/emph\u003e] their crops and prospects, etc. Burning bricks\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCurrent prices\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas 300 or more barrels for sale\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLittle in shipping due to uncertainty of invasion of England\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes wines; the \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eAntelope\u003c/emph\u003e has been chartered for continent would you like space for cargo?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorn crop in; bricks burning; trade dull\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: business of barrel staves\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas crab cider for sale, what price will Blow pay? Also, gives prices for brandy, new corn, peas and tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReed (groom), has brought horse \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eArchduke;\u003c/emph\u003e arrived at Blow's from abroad. Reed wishes Blow to employ him to go to England and bring back horses. Write at once your decision; prices of horses have risen as of late in England\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHave 7000+ lbs. of pork, no tobacco\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[Administrator of father's estate]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: payment for \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eCitizen,\u003c/emph\u003e the horse imported from England for him through Blow \u0026amp; Barksdale; \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eCitizen\u003c/emph\u003e is highly praised and valued by many: \"He is as springy as any lady on a dancing room and cutts as many capers.\" Hopes Mr. Barksdale will send him a mare from which he can breed racers for his children.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: payment of debt and security for his friends\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending 78 hhds of tobacco to Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending staves and peas for sale—wish salt and sugar\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived from Richard Blow [Adm. of Alex. Leckie Sr.'s estate], personal articles, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[Richard Blow, Agent]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescription of cargo, ports of call in US and Europe\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCargo of tobacco for France\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCargo of flour to London\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCargo of tobacco to Falmouth, England and Hamburg\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCargo of tobacco to Falmouth\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOn board ships [Inn___?] and \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eDundas\u003c/emph\u003e for Virginia; Personal effects\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCargo for Ireland\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdjustment for loss of \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eDavid \u0026amp; George\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount with Richard Blow $16,966.34\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3056.19.5 ¾ [John Patterson, surviving partner after Capt. Brown's death]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e…at time of Captain Brown's Death £ 4918.19.3\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1790-1796….£ 3585.10.8 ½; Balance due the G. Store… £ 7577.5.11\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Privateer \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMoses Myers\u003c/emph\u003e taken and carried to Halifax, Nova Scotia. Vice Adm. Court has been reversed here, money in hands of owners in Nova Scotia. Division of money of those entitled now uncertain. \"If brought into court here, I'll pay attention to your interest in the business.\" Flour cheaper here than in Virginia, tobacco holds same price\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to the \"bank at this time [seems] to engross and interest the citizens of our Town; we expect it to operate in about ten days\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas received 17 hhds tobacco of N. Burwell's on board the \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eAlmira;\u003c/emph\u003e Insurance taken out\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: his business arrangements; will not be a partner to [Brown?] or affiliate with Pallak; promise of his business good\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Younger's [unclear?] with Brown\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"We are happy to inform you that our house goes on as before\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Blow's desire to pay a large debt which he owes to Donald \u0026amp; Burton. Funds in London on account there; Advise.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"…I like America but as yet I am quite at a loss where to fix...The Baptist's cause here is not very strong although there are two meetings\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas prospect of ship proper for shipping tobacco; would Blow be interested in a cargo?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: problems arriving from Love's failure to comply with rules for Book of Claims and Barksdale's attempt to clear it for him\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLamb \u0026amp; Younger, London, has shipped guns for our stores, please deliver them to us\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Charter for \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eSnow Concord\u003c/emph\u003e for London; can fill her cargo\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: coming to Portsmouth, to establish a tannery. Wishes Blow to assist him and his friend, Crossthwaits, from Keswich, England. Has worked for Mr. Wm. Plume tanner, a short time. [Plume had been in Williamsburg for years prior to going to Portsmouth] Barron knows of a new process for tanning which shortens time; also knows great deal about skinning sheep, etc. [Letter provides great detail on tanning]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: claims made by Blow to board of Clairs, London\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: recovering insurance on building burned in Portsmouth\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses how to pay Donald \u0026amp; Burton, London; has £ 1900 also has £ 500 [Stg?]; payment from Phoenix Ins. Co. which he can add to above sum\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: sale of his pork\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrade poor, collections poor, wheat sold, bricks being made\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBusiness dull, current prices\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBanking arrangements for Blow to pay Donald \u0026amp; Burton through Dan. Call.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas received bill of exchange of Macmurdo \u0026amp; Fisher for £ 1831.5 Stg. on Wm. Barksdale in town of assignees of Donald \u0026amp; Burton\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: brick making and crops\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: [bbls.?] of turpentine in [cypress bbls.?]; bound with white oak, should demand good prices\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: tobacco shipped\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: shipment of turpentine and horse \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eBuzzard\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: pork sent to Blow for sale\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOur ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eSamuel Jackson\u003c/emph\u003e with part cargo of staves and bound for Cadiz will come into Hampton Roads for further cargo; will Blow notify him when it arrives and leaves\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFlour has advanced and is in demand here, salt and tobacco good. Gives list of hhds of tobacco stored with Richard Blow in Campbell and Wheeley Fire Proof Warehouse\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroducing William Carter, son to Mr. Cater of Shirley, goes to Norfolk to procure passage to a port in France. Mr. Carter has $ 200 which may not be enough for his passage,. if not, will you supply the difference. [This may be the William Carter who attended the College of William \u0026amp; Mary in 1801]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: buying insurance and bank shares\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: ship Samuel Jackson leaving Ocracock [Ocracoke] Bar for Hampton Roads laden with cargo for Cadiz, Spain\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeneral Affairs at store and conditions of crops\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: insurance on cargo to Dunkirk\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: tobacco in storage and prospect of cargo\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCould send soon 30 hhds if you ship to London\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks current price of tobacco\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: pipe staves on hand for sale\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConsign tobacco to Samuel Buchanan of London\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Adams, overseer, has gotten in ¼ of crops of corn and all of hogs; enslaved persons (\"slaves\") sick\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives Blow's balance and what borrowed\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill Blow get Gaskins to make him ½ dozen table and ½ dozen tea spoons as he made for you with G.M.D. in a cypher on them; refers to \"Aunt Hall\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Copy of papers sent to London, to recover insurance on my houses burned in Norfolk on \"Marketstreet:\" 3 Story Brick house and store burned, warehouse and offices, also. Littleton Tazewell, Notary Public. Home was 35' in length and 29' in breadth, brick, 3 story's high, besides cellars and ganet. Lower store was occupied as a Day Goods Store with mahogany counters; passage below and 4 rooms on 2 story were never completely finished and were strucco (?) and whole house plastered; counting room in read of sd. House was 16' square, 2 stories high with cellar and chimney of brick and completely finished Kitchen in rear of wood, 2 stories high and chimney of brick 20' x '16; smoke (house) 12' square with stove and warehouse shelved and laid out for wholesale store was 30' long and 21' broad, 2 stoves of wood. Value of building prior to fire was $8,939.60 Itemized Estimate of House of Offices to be built given: \"Bricks and Stone Work: $2750\" Scantling, plank and shingles: $1540 Glass, nails, locks: $684 Carpenters Bill: $2770.60 Plastering $926 Painting Bill: $265.00 Total: $8939.60\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e£ 4030.12 \"amo goods on hand £ 620.6.11 ¾ 90 pct advance £ 558.6.3 1/7 Amo currency articles:£ 425.1.4 Total: £ 5634.6.8 ¼ \"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill of measuring the ruins of my buildings $19.12, receipt in full\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill of house frame and plank [unclear?] of Major John Armstrong for my dwelling and warehouse in Norfolk...$256.75\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWm. Wark, power of attorney for heirs\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePetersburg, to New York, $ 80.46; Marine Insurance Office, Norfolk\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSundry Entries\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOver 100 items: Bills of lading; Bills of lumber, staves, tar, turpentine; Petty accounts; accounts of ship's captains\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOver 100 items: Bills of lading; Bills of lumber, staves, tar, turpentine; Petty accounts; accounts of ship's captains\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOver 15 items: Bills of lading; Bills of lumber, staves, tar, turpentine; Petty accounts; accounts of ship's captains\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBox 30 has been divided into boxes box 30 A and 30 B.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e6 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e33 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e12 pieces\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes names of debtors; 7 pieces\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eover 100 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e109 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e50 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBox 30 has been divided into boxes box 30 A and 30 B.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes to purchase the horse \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eBuzzard \u003c/emph\u003ein England thru Mr. Barksdale if possible. Sending 736 [unclear?] of turpentine to pay for him\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSent stud book and sporting magazine for A. Walke by Captain Baird; heard you have had a very severe winter, worst in 25 years\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThink I can get horse for your friend in Carolina for about 500 guineas. \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eOscar\u003c/emph\u003e is [unclear?] and going to Virginia for Col. Lightfoot; \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eNat\u003c/emph\u003e as good a horse as \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eSir Harry\u003c/emph\u003e or several others\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking Blow to send him scrip at once so he can make payment of some shares.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 enslaved persons (\"slaves\") have escaped\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes to buy 700 bu. of salt\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: collection of debt for Blow (John Nicholas, debtor)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSundries deliv. by Blow for ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eCracker\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: to \"Aunt Hall;\" will leave Mathews as soon as land is sold; have advertised in Richmond Enquirer\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Uncle Wm. Drew suggested that I write you about employment\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to forwarding papers to M. Madison in Washington, necessary for [past?] port to Dublin. Will ship be able to wait for me 6 or 7 days?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending staves\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: sale of his tobacco and corn\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending 10 hhds tobacco by sloop \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eSophia\u003c/emph\u003e to Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[Nears?] staves to fill up his ship when it calls at Norfolk\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCannot supply tobacco for Blow's ship now\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends bill of laden for 15 hhds tobacco, through Blow to London\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShip \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eAmerica\u003c/emph\u003e will not come to Norfolk now; for Europe\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTobacco problems\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e14 hhds tobacco\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to debt he owes Dr. Hall, will collect money from Carter Braxton and send to him\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses insurance on Blow's houses burned in Norfolk; Mr. Buchanan's displeasure at Blow buying the old ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eWilliam,\u003c/emph\u003e horse \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eBenenborough\u003c/emph\u003e is for sale at 1000 guineas, inform General (Carney); must have cash before I can buy\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill send turpentine as soon as boat can be found to take it down the river to Plymouth. Have 240 [unclear?]. In looking over racing calendar and stud book see a mare, \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003ePenelope\u003c/emph\u003e got by \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eTrumpetor\u003c/emph\u003e bred by the \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eDuke of Grattan\u003c/emph\u003e, foaled in 1798; get Barksdale to purchase her for me; if not, get one of Hutchinson's family of horses, the man that bred \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eBeninborough\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas received Gen. Carney's turpentine on America, do not think he can get either of the horses the General wants\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill of lading for goods shipped for Col. Hoomes of Bowling Green\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCol Hoomes wishes 20 or 30 bbls herrings\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived staves sold for 28 pounds per [hd?] and 14 pounds per bbls, \"Our good friends the English are taking all vessels that are not bound direct to their parts.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas ship; wishes to come to Virginia for freight; ship is new; Advise me.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e258 bbls of herrings shipped to Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: wine to be shipped to him\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill ship turpentine to Blow as soon as weather opens\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: possible loss of ferry if legislature decides to allow a new ferry to be operated\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: his debts\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"The money for the capture of the brig \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eRichmond\u003c/emph\u003e has all been paid.\" Advise who has money\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: debt he owes, must sell property in Blow's hands\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: settlements and credits for turpentine and tobacco sold, no chance of getting the two horses, General Carney wants\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill of Lading for James Strange\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: legal case against his brother Alex Leckie now in Virginia. Refers to his attorneys in Georgia and Rode Island.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes ½ ton iron, bellows and German [Steel?]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe original Box 31 has been expanded into two boxes as currently described in the finding aid: Box 31 and Box 31 A.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor corn \"being the price per season for the said Waller's young mare being covered by Col. Cary's Horse \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eDaredevil [Williamsburg Data?]\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Division of property and debts of Baker \u0026amp; Blow…\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor goods sold him\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking father to pay Leroy Anderson $60.00\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e$270 port payment in suit against Blow, Adm. of estate of John Redwood, also a note for $830.33\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWm. Redwood with appear at Raleigh Tavern in Williamsburg for purpose of collecting funds due by suit from Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvises against buying big stock due to world conditions; will send George up to help take inventory; he is in Williamsburg now\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1130.51\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e$ 1838.9.7 ¼ Itemized list of those who owe firm\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e$ 16010.65 ½\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCol Noth Burmell; Robert. C. Burwell; Ph. Burwell; Math. Pape; Robt. Page $196.12.½\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProceed to England and other countries\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProceed to the Baltics\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProceed to Portugal\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFather and Son, London, July 9, 1806 (2Boxes of cheese for Lucy Paradise, Williamsburg) Iris Madeira, April 3, 1806 (wines) Jolly Sails, Plymouth NC, June 2, 1806 (shad) Sally Nun, Plymouth NC, June 3, 1806 (shad) Laura, Liverpool (England), July 18, 1806 (merchandise) Dispatch, New York, August 19, 1806 (merchandise) Antelope, Windsor NC, March 13 1806 (tar) John and Avice, River Thames, August 1806 (Merchandise) Eagle, Edenton, October 17, 1806 (sugar, white, oak stoves) Dunfries, London, February 24, 1806 (goods, treasures?) Fairplay, Plymouth NC, April 19, 1806 (hhls, hinings) Antelope, Windsor, NC, March 13 1806 (tar) Anne, Windsor NC, October 28, 1806 (staves and turpentine) Judith, Windsor NC, October 16, 1806 General Green, May 31, 1806 (oak staves) Jenny and Sheperdern, Manchester (England), June 2, 1806, (hhds of tobacco) Sally, Salmon Creek, May 1, 1806 (herrings) Insurance on Sally Ann Neptune, Richmond, March 1, 1806 (tobacco) Commerce, February 1806 (salt and c) America, October 9, 1806 (ship, break, flour) John, Richmond, November 1, 1806 (tobacco) Arnick, July 15, 1806 (staves) Lydia, New Bedford, June 3, 1806 Ontario, June 4, 1806 America, Norfolk, October 10, 1806, $1041.59 Bell Savage, June 8, 1806 (accounts) Robt. Barclay, September 1806 (accounts) Commerce, April 26, 1806 (accounts) Mt. Vernon, Rotterdam, September 24, 1806 (insurance) Atlantic, London, August 1806 (tobacco) Regulator, Plymouth NC, March 28, 1806 (turpentine, tar, sugar) April 16, 1816 (rum) Judith, Windsor NC, March 31, 1806 Commerce, New Bedford, February 22, 1806 (staves) Army, Plymouth, March 5, 1806 Mary, Richmond, April 19, 1806 Mt. Vernon, December 22, 1806 (freight account) Mt Vernon, December16, 1806 (cider, food) Mt. Vernon, December 16, 1806 (oil, beef, etc) Mt. Vernon, October 11, 1806 (navy, bread) Brig George, November 19, 1806 Averick, August 6, 1806 (general account) Fredice, May 1795 (pitch) Sally, Petersburg, June 16, 1795 (tobacco) Flora and Betsy, July 1, 1806 (tobacco) Grey Hound, Plymouth NC, May 7 1806, (pork and turpentine) James Smith, John Coke, Carterise December 5, 1806 (pipe staves inspected from and consigned to Richard Blow) Neptune: October 13 1806 Oak Boards, inspected\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShip \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eAntelope\u003c/emph\u003e's cargo much damaged, public sale will be had at Calais, and results sent to Mr. Barksdale towards claim and insurance. Blow's tobacco was on \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eAntelope\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses current prices of cotton, coffee, tobacco; claims of cargo of \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eAntelope\u003c/emph\u003e further discussed\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: settlement of property of Baird's; see also:Box 30\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrade dull: Received bills of lading for Blow's tobacco\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: turpentine of General Carney's shipped to him, can't buy a horse for Carney as price is 1,000 guineas for either horse he wants. Await Carney's orders; sent him books he wished by Captain Baird; have sent Blow average for loses on \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eAntelope.\u003c/emph\u003e Son, William, is at school in Reading.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePartners in House of Lamb \u0026amp; Younger were James Brown, Richmond, Virginia and John Lamb \u0026amp; John Younger, London; upon death of Mr. Lamb, survivors have admitted J. C. Wardrop as a partner\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: mistake in shipment of tobacco\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSent 16 quarters [unclear?] 1736 of beef for sale\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: cargo for ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eGlobe\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: pork sent Blow for sale\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTobacco manifests sent for ship Industry for Liverpool and 2 parcels of newspapers for John Hunter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShip \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eGlobe\u003c/emph\u003e now loading\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: his debts and how to collect from C. Braxton\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAct bills of lading for tobacco, gives current prices of wheat and flour per barrel\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrices current\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses dropping prices for turpentine, flour, tobacco better\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: collection due him\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: bills of lading for London firms, tobacco sales\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: tar shipped to Blow; wishes flour in return\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: cost of ship to take tobacco to France\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: collections-wishes rum sent to him\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: suit Ladd v. Strange\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: debt owed to him by Captain Micks\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: pork shipped to Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas leased for 10 years furnished place 5 miles from Rayall Exchange, sending Mrs. Blow shoes\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: loading of Mount Vernon\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill of lading for fish sent, to Richard Blow, Portsmouth\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted; business conditions, current prices of cotton, turpentine, tobacco, flour, rice, staves there\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e$ 100 Virginia currency\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDamages to anchors of his ship\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: cargo of tobacco and possibly flour for the ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eGeneral Green\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePork and turpentine to be shipped to Blow aboard the ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eGrey Hound \u003c/emph\u003efor General Carney's account\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBills of lading for tobacco aboard ships \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eBetsy\u003c/emph\u003e and \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eNancy\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: cargo of tobacco for \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eBell Savage\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: a ship for Rotterdam\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInquiry about father and letters to him\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas received letters from his father. Was on a Prussian ship carried into Portsmouth and condemned because he came out of a French Port that was blockaded\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses business with Blow; amounts due him for merchandise and amounts due Blow for tobacco sent to Calais and Dunkirk (France) per ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eAntelope\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTar and turpentine sent on ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eThe Planter\u003c/emph\u003e have been sold. Inform General Carney that neither of the horses he wants he can get now. Gives names of other horses which he thinks he can buy once the season is over here: \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eWhiskey,\u003c/emph\u003e \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eCoreador,\u003c/emph\u003e \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eBeningborough,\u003c/emph\u003e and \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eCitizen\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending down tobacco for ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eFlora,\u003c/emph\u003e Portsmouth\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: shipment from Virginia, of salt, current prices there\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: to money he had received due Dr. Hall from Carter Braxton\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: cargo of staves\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"at the request of Col. Nathaniel Burwell I have shipped on Sloop George 3 trunks, 1Box, and 1 bundle to your care which you will please keep until they are called for by the Reverend John V. Wylie.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShip \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eAmerica,\u003c/emph\u003e in port will send down to you, she is 287 ton [burden?], can carry 350 hhds and storage of staves to any port in Great Britain\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWhere is his tobacco? Has price in London fallen?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShip \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMary E. Wright\u003c/emph\u003e, has been carried into Germany and condemned as prize; ask H. to get $ 9000 insured on her, world conditions affecting prices of product sent over\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes 50 sacks of salt\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: shipment of herrings\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eAmerica\u003c/emph\u003e's account held in high regard by the ship owners here; discusses conditions between Russia and France, not good\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eHave to go down tomorrow to the wreck of ship \u003c/emph\u003eThe Shepherdess. Do you have any goods aboard?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWish 4 bbls of crab cider\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpect ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eGeneral Greene\u003c/emph\u003e owned by Tobias Lard \u0026amp; Co. of Kennebunk from Liverpool; could a cargo of staves be procured at your place for return voyage\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: letters he should have received\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: payments for staves and sugar\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: change in ownership and management of the 8 ferries, opposed to incorporating; will you influence Richmond legislators to this effect?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses trade and changes for selling Petersburg and Richmond goods, gives estimate of general market for tobacco, sugar, cotton, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBusiness settlements with Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e76 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e22 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e25 and 150 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e50 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 item\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrder for salt\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: tar sold to Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnnounces conclusion of a treaty of amity, navigation, and commerce between this country and the USA signed on the 31 [ulto?]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: his recent settling in Georgia, prospects, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Blow's suit vs. Gill for debt accrued since 1786\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: George Blow's marriage and placing him with Tazewell and Jon Cowper to study law; Discusses tobacco business, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: damaged flour on ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eAlexander\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosed copy of condemnation of ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMary T. Wright\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGive freight rates at Norfolk for landing salt from Liverpool (England), also tobacco freight rates\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Ships \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eWilliam \u0026amp; Mary\u003c/emph\u003e and \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003ePaulina\u003c/emph\u003e and letters due him\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeed 1 or 2 small vessels to load at \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eBermuda Hundred\u003c/emph\u003e for Falmouth; have 180 hhds tobacco for ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eAverick\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: loading tobacco on ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eNiagara\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill of lading for herrings enclosed\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eWashington'\u003c/emph\u003es loading; also ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eRussell,\u003c/emph\u003e a very fine, fast sailing copper bottomed ship of 300 tons\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes splendid entertainment by citizens to the Cavalry and Militia which went from here. I enclose a copy of the toasts, was mortified by his furlough. Tell young George that I hope he will merit the promotion I bestowed on him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: settlement of co-partnership with J. Waldone \u0026amp; Co.; Blow one of bondsmen\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLeft British book on Cavalry discipline at Blow's House\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Cargo of ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eNiagara\u003c/emph\u003e to Great Britain\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscussion of ship's journey down James to Norfolk [Caffin was mate for ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eAlbright]\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: recovering money from Carter Braxton\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrites of wife, Mary's death\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to Dudley's wife's death [Mrs. Hall is Lucy]. Says Portsmouth has been upset over aggressions of British Ships of war; an army in our streets, houses, etc. Business is stagnated\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: cargo of salt or tobacco\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes freight for London, or Liverpool\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes his Gosport property sold\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes to know prices\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: cargo of staves\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: cargo of salt from Liverpool and prospect of tobacco on return\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes Blow has sold fish for him\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCaptain Barney of ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eArgus\u003c/emph\u003e sailed for Hobbs Hole, Virginia, for tobacco\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: cargo of ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eWashington\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrices current given in detail\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: problems of cargo and men for ships\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: how to pay his debts\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShips \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eNeptune\u003c/emph\u003e and \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eReward\u003c/emph\u003e here\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTerms for ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMay\u003c/emph\u003e en route to Continent\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes freight for ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eRussell\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes 100 lbs of bacon, hams and candles sent to him. There is an opening for a retail store on York River\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFreight received from Blow via sloop \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eLittle Jim;\u003c/emph\u003e salt\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Sale of fish\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShip \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eAverick\u003c/emph\u003e, tobacco cargo lost, no insurance on ship. Eight of the hams which Mrs. Blow sent, saved. Thinks there will be no war between England and U.S.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives dimensions of Dismal Swamp Canal lock[?]. Detailed letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Shipment of tobacco to Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking for position of book keeper in U.S. Bank\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes oder of general merchandise sent\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Fish he sold; large grain crops here and quantity of lumber of every kind\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHaving sale on 22nd\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Pitch stored with Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroducing Col. Wm. Fontaine of Hanover, who has a considerable interest in the Dismal Swamp Canal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrder for general goods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotifying re: suit filed\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePersonal Letter; sends love to \"Aunt\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCash scarce; trade dull\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e£ 802.3.-\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e£ 883.4.8 3/4\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e£ 7269.13.5 \"Debts due from the Store: Norfolk Store; Littleton Lamir; James Dunlop \u0026amp; Co.; Butts Birds[srpey?]; Isaac Andrews; Allen Hines; John Berryman; £ 4898. - 9 1/2 / £ 2371.12.7 1/2\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e165 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Letters he had asked Blow to forward to England to Mr. Rennolds\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending $ 54.50 in [unlcear?]loans for payment for flour, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrder for garden seeds\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Commission merchants, Treble, Spe[unclear?] \u0026amp; Co., of [Nantz?]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Deed of trust to secure[?] Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes to pay General Thomas Blount, Member of Congress, some money; wishes Blow to [unclear?]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroducing F. Le Roy of Nantz\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Cargo of corn and effects of cargo on its outcome\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Whiskey and brandy to go to Charles Carter of \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eShirley\u003c/emph\u003e Plantation\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: problems of present embargo on his corn\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Money he owes Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Prospects of freight should embargo be lifted\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes ship B\u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eelle Savage\u003c/emph\u003e for cargo, for Liverpool\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Political Situation in Spain \u0026amp; France [Refers to the Napoleonic Wars]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending down corn \u0026amp; tobacco for shipment\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes Blow to sell enslaved persons for Drew, even at $ 30.00; needs money at once\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e64 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes beef and candles sent to Blow can be disposed of as embargo is partially repealed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending ship down to be loaded with cargo for anywhere except to North of Europe. Ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eAmerican\u003c/emph\u003e built. Ship bringing down building stone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSend salt to him at once\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: shipment of corn and tobacco\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Need salt at once\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Salt\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eWashington\u003c/emph\u003e en route to Norfolk for corn and flour\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Bills owned them\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives current prices of tobacco\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeneral conditions discussed\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Cargo of ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eColumbia\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Staves\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses affairs abroad. Wishes Blow to sell salt at City Point.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Wine from Madeira\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Freight desired for ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eColumbia\u003c/emph\u003e to England\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes ship for his tobacco. Address him at \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eWhite Chimney\u003c/emph\u003e's, Caroline County\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTobacco bringing good prices here\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes Blow to advertise his ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMary Ann\u003c/emph\u003e for freight for Europe. Must avoid Amsterdam or any place under French domination. Ship able to take tobacco, cotton, or hogsheads.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHave ship ready in a few weeks for freight to Europe. Can Blow secure freights?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProblem as to ship. Has tobacco ready for Europe\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCan fill up another ship with flour\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Sale of his Gosport lots by Blow \u0026amp; his debts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to his cargo of lour, etc. now ready\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas hogshead staves instead of barrel staves at landing\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHave bt. 10,000 barrel staves and leave at once; will send rough staves down on another lighter. This will complete my contract with you\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSent 5000 barrel staves per the lightman\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending Blow rough hhds. staves\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAwaiting craft to send 7 hhds of tobacco down. Hope you have shipped out the 15hhds with you aboard the \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003ePocahontas\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWish to have price of bacon and brandy\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Ship for Dublin and freight cost\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSend candles to me at Washington\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Freight for ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eWashington\u003c/emph\u003e out of Norfolk\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnc. Charter Party for ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eNancy\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs concerned about vice around his residence , etc. Wishes Blow to have law change this situation\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Barrel staves\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShip \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eColumbia\u003c/emph\u003e from Tappahannock to Liverpool with freight of staves or tobacco. Ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMary Ann\u003c/emph\u003e sailed ysterday for Charleston for freight\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Staves and undressed wood\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Tobacco freight\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTobacco on ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eAlexander\u003c/emph\u003e for Falmouth and England or Ireland\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBarrell staves on board brig \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eCatherine\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePassage wanted to Cork, Ireland or England\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBusiness accounts of ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eAlexander\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends letters for Richard Blow (her father-in-law) to send to her mother, Mrs. Waller, in Williamsburg\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes small vessel for his freight\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShip \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eUnion\u003c/emph\u003e, belonging to us expected from Cadiz (Spain). Wish freight for her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill take inventory of store goods by September 1st and balance books.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses current prices of hemp and accounts of ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eColumbia\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: President's proclamation. Gives current prices of tobacco and flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas white oak hhds and red oak hhds and 150 lbs. bee's wax to sell\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas contracted for small ships to take his tobacco to port north of Gothenburg (Sweden) or to the south of Lisbon (Portugal). Blow's rate of freight too high. Need Blow's advice about proper paper for clearing ship, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes advice of Blow for marketing goods in New York\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Small debts and lack of news as to her son's whereabouts\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Shipment of hemp\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCargo of tobacco is intended for continent. Blow will get French consul's certif. for Hatcher\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Suit\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotice of board meeting to be held in 12th.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor 12 different ships\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e6 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e50 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDetails an agreement between Hatcher and Blow for freight on ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMary Ann\u003c/emph\u003e, to discharge cargo in British Isles, Spain, Portugal, Canary or Western Islands. To be allowed 50 days to load and discharge and call for orders. Tobacco freight.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDuty Bonds not paid in bank, by law, will be put in suit. Request merchants of Norfolk to have their bonds adjusted in bank\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: discusses loading of the ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMary Ann\u003c/emph\u003e and bills of lading.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContinuation of business of loading ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMary Ann\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscussing Hatcher's business ventures abroad: Hatcher's shipping of tobacco abroad. Details of necessary papers to be taken by the ship and to be used to different countries.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges proposals of Brown \u0026amp; Rives\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMary Ann\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscussing shipment of good to Europe: Freight for ships \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eColumbia\u003c/emph\u003e and \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMary Ann\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscussing the election of Richard Blow as director of the Bank of the United States for a one-year term [Oliphant was chashier of bank]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCertificate for $ 2794.51 for 30 hhds tobacco [unclear?] by Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: concerning political actions of the U.S. Congress: refers to \"ultimate fate of Mason's resolutions\" in Congress\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: business of ships abroad, \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMary Ann\u003c/emph\u003e and \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eColumbia\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: tobacco aboard the ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMary Ann\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMary Ann\u003c/emph\u003e cargo and departure\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscussing the positions of the French: French near border of Portugal now\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLoads of tobacco of the ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMary Ann\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCurrent price of tobacco. Refers to \"Mr. Masons bill passing in the Senate and small vessels will immediately be wanted for Britain and Ireland\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses ships' destinations and cargos: problems of loading the \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMary Ann\u003c/emph\u003e; disagreement between Hatcher and Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMary Ann\u003c/emph\u003e destinations, cargo, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Furniture sent to Blow for sale in 1809. Please return if not sold\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgreement between Blow \u0026amp; Hatcher for ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMary Ann's \u003c/emph\u003ecargo\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeed small vessel for overseas trade\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBarksdale's son is en route to Norfolk from London, to study in the U.S. Has chosen Law as his profession, wishes Blow to encourage and supervise William. Mr. Hill's [unclear] has returned here and demands pay for training Hill's horses (\"fillies\")\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes Blow to get vessel for his tobacco\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses sailing across the Atlantic, heavily armed: \"on April 1st was boarded by a French Privateer and plundered of all our clothes, money, everything moveable. Was Brig 20 guns, 150 men\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e30 hhds. of tobacco for Juno\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: tobacco for ships \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eJuno\u003c/emph\u003e and \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eWashington.\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorn sent to Blow by ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eSisters\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHer [unclear?] son estate in Virginia [largely illegible]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending 225 bhls. of tar to Blow for sale; asks prize of staves (white oak or red oak)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShip delayed; will send in 3 weeks\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShipping tobacco\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eIndustry\u003c/emph\u003e en route to Blow for freight; prefer a freight to Lisbon (Portugal) or Cadiz (Spain); Insurance to England very high for small vessel; maybe West Indies would be wiser.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDistressed at no news from his ships or from William [Drew]. Addresses Blow as \"kind relative\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMary Ann\u003c/emph\u003e to New York for freight as cheaper rate than Norfolk\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests Blow to return invoice of furniture to him as he is loading for So[uth?] America\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for his account and prices for freights at Alexandria, Norfolk, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: fish sent to Blow for sale\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: African-Americans in prison there and prices for wheat, corn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStill concerned over fate of her son Thomas\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports death of John Rogers. His son-in-law, Samuel Nightingale, is admin. of estate\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVessels [unclear?] here\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[Blow had been guardian of Davis]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInquiring if M. Triplett, lately from Cadiz (Spain) is there to purchase flour for the British Army in Spain\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Account of Nathaniel Burwell\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Estate of his father-in-law, John Rogers\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDissatisfied with Mr. Foster who has delayed building a ship for him. Asks Blow to see about it for him\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Burwell's salt order\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: newspaper subscription of \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eThe Herald\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks settlement for turpentine\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas not received his letter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas two ships ready by November and December\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending load of staves to Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHear Napoleon Bonaparte has rescinded his decree and ordered the release of all American property under adjudication in his dominion (goods and prisoners?).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecommends Thomas J. Allen, Commission Merchant, Baltimore to Blow's attention\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Discussing the detention of vessels in Cadiz Bay\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Blow's payments due\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSale of fish to Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending 86 hams and 3 bhls. Turpentine for sale. Would like [unclear?] of salt\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDirections for goods to be sent to him\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInquiring about the price of Liverpool salt and Spanish brandy\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRemittance and sale of salt\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSloop \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eExchange\u003c/emph\u003e bringing 12 [unclear?] white oak staves to Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLittle chance of flour cargo; same (some?) tobacco\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCargo of ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eHunter\u003c/emph\u003e in Virginia waters, now desiring wheat and flour\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTobacco shipment is ready for sending to Bordeaux or port in Bay of Biscay (France)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes news of departure of ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMary Ann\u003c/emph\u003e for Europe. Are bonnets all sold and what prospect is there for the \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eColumbia\u003c/emph\u003e's salt? Expecting ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eNancy\u003c/emph\u003e soon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e55 hhds. tobacco shipped to Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: valuations of ships and averages charged at Greenock\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas not sold Blow's Spanish [Brown?] yet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending load of staves\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShip \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eAverick\u003c/emph\u003e loading tobacco and cotton for London\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: payments due from Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges hams sent to him; wishes news of his son, William, who went to Virginia recently\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Bow's ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eNancy\u003c/emph\u003e in France, insurance etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShip \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eNancy\u003c/emph\u003e has arrived. Discussing the \"present officers decline all [risquer?] to France: A few days will determine England's steps…\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes price of ground allum salt; also price of flour and old whisky\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes vessel of 180 to 250 hhds to load for Liverpool direct.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStaves hard to get right now\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHave 400 ton ship and wish cargo from Norfolk\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContract for outgoing ship to Europe\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGlad Blow secured vessel for cargo aboard\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: fish sold to Blow; also admin. of his bother's estate\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInsurance of ship; wishes price of [unclear?] goods incl. bristles\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor ships \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eCatherine,\u003c/emph\u003e \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eFreyheit,\u003c/emph\u003e \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003ePindur,\u003c/emph\u003e \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eFredonia,\u003c/emph\u003e \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eJuno,\u003c/emph\u003e and the \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eColumbia.\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor ships \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eWashington,\u003c/emph\u003e \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eRachel and Mary\u003c/emph\u003e, \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMary Ann\u003c/emph\u003e, \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eJersey Blue\u003c/emph\u003e, \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eSally\u003c/emph\u003e, \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003ePlanter\u003c/emph\u003e, and the \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eNancy\u003c/emph\u003e with tobacco accounts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending Blow a load of staves\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTobacco ready for ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eBetsy\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTobacco shipment ready for ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eUnity\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShipment of sperm (whale) oil and problems about it\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: discussing a shipment of tobacco for the \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eBetsy\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroducing Capt. Joel Thorp to Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Sale of fish\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroducing J. K. Townsend of Townsend \u0026amp; White, New York\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: flour from Lisbon (Portugal)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBlow appointed agent of the Trustees of the [late?] Bank of the United States\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHave new ship of 300 tns ready in 6 weeks and would like freight in Virginia for her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 hhds. of tobacco on board of ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eAberdeen\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDraft on Blow, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas about 300 bhls. flour for sale. Advise.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDirections to Cat. Russell from Liverpoole in case Non-Intercourse Act going into effect. Discusses U.S. Government problems about foreign trade\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCurrent prices of tobacco and flour given\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses financial transactions: transfers 2 shares of stock into Bank of Virginia to Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShip has arrived and experiencing government entanglements: ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMary Ann \u003c/emph\u003ehere now and whether she can clear after February orders by Government. Keep him posted as to chance of freight to any port of Europe in case of U.S. change of orders\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests remittance for wines ordered by Messrs. Burwell \u0026amp; Pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas candles and twisted horse manes suitable for matresses for sale. Like to know where ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eSt. Chuthbert\u003c/emph\u003e is.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses political entanglement and shipping: \"Non-Intercourse laws have vanished and all our expectations now is that Congress will adjourn in 10 or 12 days….\" How are vessels there now?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas about 300 bhls. Herring fish for sale\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShipping business: Capt. Allen of schooner \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eHero\u003c/emph\u003e looking for business there\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFlour for sale and price he is willing to take for it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCurrent prices for tobacco and flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e12 bags horse manes sent to Blow for sale.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: his order for Madeira wines\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas a vessel for sale; gives minute detailes and description of her and price asked.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCan furnish red oak staves at $ 18 per M.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives Golsborough family genealogy\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eNancy\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending his son home.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas new ship of 360 tons available to Bow. Expects ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eAnn Alexander\u003c/emph\u003e soon and wishes business for her\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: business with Wm. Barksdale for son's money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: flour shipped to London and insurance for it\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Rogers estate; ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMary Ann\u003c/emph\u003e waits for cargo from Bow; Dull times in foreign freights\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBusiness dull for all kinds of vessels.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of Mr. Pallak; he left no will; Estate of $ 35,000 or $ 45,000 goes to his brother Allan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuit between him and George Keckie. Refers to Mr. Wickham as counsel\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBusiness payments discussed\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePallack estate and payments\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas St. Petersburg Russian hemp for sale. Can Blow use any?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBusiness between the two.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Blow to give ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eTracta[?]\u003c/emph\u003e 10 or 15 bhls. of their tobacco in storage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayments and shipping matters: sends bill for still sent to Bow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRoger's estate payments due from Blow. Wishes freight of corn for ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMary Ann.\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCapt. Robinson needs help to obtain a consular certificate\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment for 12 bales of hair.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoice for hats.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStep-daughter married Robert Goldsborogh; Divorced in 1804, child, a male, living on Eastern Shore with grandmother now. Problems of guardianship. Re: will, if there was one etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes 80 bhls of herrings\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes Blow to collect from Josiah Hunter's estate of Great Bridge, Virginia; Mrs. Elizabeth Hunter, Admin.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending new ship down. Wishes freight, \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eAnn Alexander\u003c/emph\u003e, has not arrived yet. Will send her to Blow at once\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShip \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eAugustus\u003c/emph\u003e sent to Blow for freight; gives curent prices of corn, tobacco, hemp\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMary Ann\u003c/emph\u003e dispatched to you for freight to Lisbon (Portufal), Ireland or Liverpool (England)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlease remit for tobaco sold Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFreight for ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eAugustus\u003c/emph\u003e near ready, will send drum to Blow for Liverpool.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShip \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eAugustus\u003c/emph\u003e will carry 550 hhds tobacco. Staves are plentiful now; Have plans for loading ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMary Ann\u003c/emph\u003e with flour for Liverpool.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShip \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eAugustus\u003c/emph\u003e and ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMary Ann\u003c/emph\u003e loading\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNo offer for ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eIndependence\u003c/emph\u003e as yet. Lays idle here. What do you think of freight for Cadiz (Spain) or Lisbon (Portugal) of flour? Ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eSilver Grey\u003c/emph\u003e has loaded for these ports; ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003ePowhatan\u003c/emph\u003e bound for London left City Point.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCannot dispense of barrel staves you bought of Lewis at the Bridge\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFour ships availabe, except to Spain and Portugal\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShip \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eEuphratis\u003c/emph\u003e owned by C. Grinnell, James Howland and myself: no prospect of freigh; Will send to you if desired; about 2 years old and 365 tons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWish business for new ship\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRemit for staves\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCargo to Ireland, Liverpool (England), etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[Belfield \u0026amp; Hicksf[?]d men same as Emporia, Virginia in 19th and 20th century]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShipping questions about transportation abilities of ships: What prospects will ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMary Ann\u003c/emph\u003e have for freight at Norfolk? She can carry 300 hhds of tobacco\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes to sell circa 400 bhls of pork; willing to barter with debtors in Fredericksbug, Port Royal, Tappahannock, Dunkirk, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSince arriving I find that dispute with Great Britain will be amicably settled.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShipping and economic conditions in Europe: No trade here, ice in harbor, will leave at once on ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eEuphratis\u003c/emph\u003e; Questions advisability of freight of staves for West Indies on account of worms; as to timber, for England, after duty and other expenses, little profit; but agrees for Blow to load \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eEuphratis \u003c/emph\u003e with timber for England if ship is filled. Prefers freight of tobacco at £ 4.5 for England or Ireland, or corn flour at 9 per bbl for Cadiz, Lisbon or Gibraltar (Spain and Portugal)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCancel wine order\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShipping conditions and goods: Ships \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eThe Powhatan\u003c/emph\u003e and \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eFingal?\u003c/emph\u003e are up for freight; only half a cargo; further discussions about cargo; give current prices for tobacco and flour\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill Blow purchase [unclear?] staves for brig \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eAnn\u003c/emph\u003e?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShipping to Europe: Ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003ePowhatan\u003c/emph\u003e up for London needs further cargo. Nothing offered for ships \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eIndependence\u003c/emph\u003e or \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eAnn Alexander\u003c/emph\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBuy 500 lbs of cable j[?]k for ship Independence at City Point. Give prospects for a cargo.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: staves\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShip \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eFame\u003c/emph\u003e available\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGoods on ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eAverick\u003c/emph\u003e en route to Blow for British port\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[Curell was the Captain of the \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003ePolly,\u003c/emph\u003e bound for Norfolk] Bill of Lading; bringing 92 bhls flour from John Hoomer, assigned to Richard Blow with freight at 25 cent per bbl.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas ship coming soon from England. Wishes cargo.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeed freight and charter for ships \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eAnn Alexander\u003c/emph\u003e and \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eIndependence.\u003c/emph\u003e Advise.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: loading of ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eAnn Alexander\u003c/emph\u003e with staves\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: cargo of ships \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eIndependence\u003c/emph\u003e and \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eAnn Alexander\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses difficult atmosphere in trade, fear of a war if British actions don't change: no prospect as yet for employment for \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eAnn Alexander\u003c/emph\u003e, \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eEuphrates\u003c/emph\u003e or \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eIndependence.\u003c/emph\u003e General feeling here that war will ensue if British orders in Council are not soon rescinded\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[approximately 100 items]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSchooner \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eProspect\u003c/emph\u003e sailing for Norfolk; asks Blow to give any assistance she may need.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDecided to send ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eEuphrates\u003c/emph\u003e to Liverpool (England) with tobacco\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBusiness arrangements for payments, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends few goods and a hobby horse Blow had ordered (cost $ 15)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: drafts given etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDelay in getting cargoes for ships \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eAnn Alexander\u003c/emph\u003e and \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eIndependence,\u003c/emph\u003e no cotton or tobacco available for ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eEuphrates\u003c/emph\u003e now. Good apple brandy scarce here, gives current prices of tobacco in Richmond\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending down garden seeds, potatoes and oats for Mrs. Blow for planting, and oats for son George\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: flour sent\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds vessel to carry 14 to 18 hundred barrels of flour for Spain; what would a vessel cost? Can money be had of you for bills on London and at what exchange?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCargo of \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eBetsy \u0026amp; Mary\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAs executor of Edw. Cowper estate gives legal details to collect and pay Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCheck sent for payments due\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Randolph [in Congress] that an Embargo would be immediately laid. Get off any flour[?] to foreign port at once\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProblems if embargo goes into effect\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses actions of the U.S. Congress, the trade embargo and their response: a law laying an embargo of 90 days has passed both Houses of Congress. Trust the ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eJohn \u0026amp; Adam\u003c/emph\u003e has put out to sea and that you have got rid of any flour\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShipment by Blow of a carriage to him\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: payments\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProblems of flour certificates as schooner \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eRichmond\u003c/emph\u003e put in to Wilmington, North Carolina, after Lisbon (Portugal) and Cadiz (Spain).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends premium for cargo on schooner \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eRichmond\u003c/emph\u003e and discusses problem of stops at several ports\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: payments\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: stock shares taken in Farmers Bank\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas ham and midlings for sale\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCommission merchant asking for business\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the account of the ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eAnn Alexander\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: discusses a canal from head of Pasquotank River in North Carolina to head of Elizabeth River and Virginia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeclines to help Blow buy a privateer\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for place at bank\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApplies for a teller position at the bank\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOfficers of Farmers Bank, Richard Blow, President\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDetailed letter: Terms if Farmers wishes to rent his house as a banking place.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas set of India Table China which he wishes to sell. You and Capt. Parker have one like it imported at some time. What did he cost you?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: deed sent to Robertson in Petersburg\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for meeting of Board of Directors for Farmers Bank\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: note against Benj. P. Hoomes of King \u0026amp; Queen County, Virginia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: sale of cargo of oil\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuggested notice of opening of the branch of Farmers Bank at Norfolk\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas ships empty and ready for cargoes. What prospects in Virginia?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBanking matters: Delays in getting necessary discounts for Bank to begin\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: shipment of goods and prices: Schooner Richmond at Newbern, North Carolina. Asks Blow to insure her cargo of salt and [unclear?] at $ 5000. Blow valued ship at $ 3000 and cargo at $ 8300. [Blow as president of Marine Insurance Office]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNorfolk: Re: insurance premium for Richmond\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProblem of his debt to U.S. Bank and Mr Allmond's endorsements; a suit in [unclear?], to save his two warehouses on Commerce St. and two dwellings on B[unclear?] Street; he asks for loan from Blow. If not, he will be financially ruined.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShip \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eRichmond\u003c/emph\u003e has not left here yet\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShip \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eBedford\u003c/emph\u003e was damaged in Lynn Haven Bay; asks for assistance for sale and repairs\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContinuation and letter of November 22.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: ship Bedford See letter of November 22nd.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCargo of a ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eAnn Alexander\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscribing for shares in Farmers Bank\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApplying for cashier's position at the bank\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApplying for gr[and?] son, Benj. Pollard, as notary\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApplying for position of watchman at bank\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApplying for notary at Bank\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApplying for job of porter at the bank\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApplying for notary at Bank\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJob application for watchman\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJob application for watchman\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJob application for book keeper or discount clerk\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJob application\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJob application for cashier\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJob application\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJob application\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJob application\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJob application\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJob application\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJob application\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJob application\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJob applications , 21 letters\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJob application for discount clerk\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJob application\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecommends Benjamin Pollard for notary\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecommends T. J. Parker for notary\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJob application for runner\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJob application for porter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJob application for work\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJob application as clerk\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003esold house to Farmer's Bank\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJob application for book keeper\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJob application for discount clerk\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJob application for cashier\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJob application\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJob application discount clerk\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJob application teller\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJob application discount clerk\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJob application discount clerk\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJob application as runner\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJob application as runner\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJob application as runner\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePurchase of shares in Bank\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses trouble with British confiscation of vessels at sea: Orders about ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eDebby \u0026amp; Eliza\u003c/emph\u003e's cargo \"British licenses have risen here very much and cannot be had under $ 1500 and there is great alarm here that the British cruisers will take our vessels that are bound to Southern parts…Insurance for voyage to Lisbon is 17.5 p.c. …\" [War of 1812]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCrates sent to Blow in ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eRichmond\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWhale cargo of the ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eDebby \u0026amp; Eliza\u003c/emph\u003e engaged\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDuty of oil to be before Congress\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBanking and movement of money: advisability of removing specie from Bank out of town. The Virginia Bank has done this already.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eDebby \u0026amp; Eliza\u003c/emph\u003e chartered for Lisbon if Blow has not chartered her already\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[In handwriting of] Blow: Detailed memo of his correspondence with Bridges \u0026amp; Robertson regarding cargo of \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eDebby \u0026amp; Eliza \u003c/emph\u003eand problems encountered by blockades, etc. from 1813 February 5 to 1815 May 20\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses politics, shipping difficulties: Re: past cargo of flour for \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eDebby \u0026amp; Eliza\u003c/emph\u003e \"considerable fervor pervades our city especially the Legislature = who are this instant organizing a plan of defense for your Borough and will probably order out 3000 men forthwith\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas flour for available\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDifficulties of getting flour down to Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: problems getting flour to Blow; \"excitement of arrival of troops for Richmond and Manchester on way to Norfolk for your protection\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: his chartering of ships \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eDebby \u0026amp; Eliza\u003c/emph\u003e, \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eZ[unclear]\u003c/emph\u003e; ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eAlgernon,\u003c/emph\u003e lost at Cape Hatteras, was insured fully\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShip \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eTwo Marys\u003c/emph\u003e entering Chesapeake Bay was met (stopped and boarded) by British fleet under Admiral Warren, had her register and declare different ports…uncertainty about vessels being permitted to go out and impediment re ingress of vessels.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBlockade and how long it will last\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending flour for ship D\u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eebby \u0026amp; Eliza\u003c/emph\u003e via ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eCatherine\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContinuation of problems of getting flour cargo down for \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eDebby \u0026amp; Eliza\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"The blockade has had a serious effects here. Flour has fallen 2 \u003cemph render=\"super\"\u003e1/3\u003c/emph\u003e per barrel.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending 200 bhls flour by \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eMartha Ann\u003c/emph\u003e for \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eDebby \u0026amp; Eliza\u003c/emph\u003e cargo\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDo not send \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eDebby \u0026amp; Eliza\u003c/emph\u003e out of port until blockade is lifted or assurance from British that licensed vessels will be permitted to proceed\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThinks blockade will soon be lifted and ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eDebby \u0026amp; Eliza\u003c/emph\u003e can get out\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending flour for ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eDebby \u0026amp; Eliza\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: discussing the British blockage, the embargo and cargo for his vessels\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNat. Clanton, Wm. Peter, Wm. Comm[unclear?] $ 150.15 [unclear?] of Virginia; land formerly property of Walter Gilliam deceased of 1272/3 acres\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives Blow permission to appoint Director of Farmer's Bank in his place\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePower given to Blow to sell cargo of May Ann (800 bu. salt). Wishes 270 bhls flour sent to him\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames Geddy signed acknowledged loan of $ 30 from Baron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProblems of blockade, etc.; Bills of Lading\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the removal of R. Blow as president of Farmers Bank, and five letters concerning Farmers Bank.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes herings sent by packet to Williamsburg\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses ship Powhatan's departure from City Point: please furnish Captain with what he needs\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCitizen's of Portsmouth sent $ 700.81 for relief of sufferers by the late fire; note of thanks\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReturns his 5 volumes of \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eHelvetius\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCharter of ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eVictory\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCargoes of ships \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eDebby \u0026amp; Eliza\u003c/emph\u003e and \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eRichmond\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBlow was agent for ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eVictory\u003c/emph\u003e of New Bedford - to receive load of tobacco at City Point\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: ships and tobacco shipments: \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eDebby \u0026amp; Eliza\u003c/emph\u003e to Rhoads with tobacco and cotton; ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eAugustus;\u003c/emph\u003e ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eRichmond;\u003c/emph\u003e ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eEdward Bartin\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: ship the \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eVictory;\u003c/emph\u003e many British vessels at City Point and \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eBermuda Hundred\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses losses due to late war.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: commission business\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSent 1600 staves to Blow\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePurchase of boat\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eDebby \u0026amp; Eliza\u003c/emph\u003e; rates of exchange\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShip \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eAugustus\u003c/emph\u003e cargo full\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eRichmond\u003c/emph\u003e cargo of tobacco for Richmond\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrimarily concerning his shipping trade\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: concerning various ships owned by Blow: \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eDebby \u0026amp; Eliza\u003c/emph\u003e, \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eRichmond,\u003c/emph\u003e cargoes; Ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003ePowhatan\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShip \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eRichmond\u003c/emph\u003e's account\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes shingles\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eRichmond\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eRichmond\u003c/emph\u003e cargo of tobacco and staves\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: staves and flour\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFire in Petersburg destroyed half the town, about 300 houses. His counting house was saved\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShip \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eAugustus\u003c/emph\u003e cargo\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Blow's debt to Bank\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor building the [unclear?]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrimarily concerns his sea shipping trade\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eEdward Barten\u003c/emph\u003e's cargo\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Shipment in \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eEdw. Bardin\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: furnishing brig \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eCharles Fourcett\u003c/emph\u003e en route to \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eBermuda Hundred\u003c/emph\u003e for tobacco and staves\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShip \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eCeres\u003c/emph\u003e has not arrived at City Point\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: cargo of \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eCeres,\u003c/emph\u003e \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eEdward Bordi\u003c/emph\u003en, and \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eAlexander\u003c/emph\u003e for City Point\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eEdward Bardin\u003c/emph\u003e, \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eCeres,\u003c/emph\u003e \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eDebby \u0026amp; Eliza\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: shipped of fish thru the Canal to you, will ship shad [type of fish] for family use the last of this month\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e(see April 12 letter)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eAugustus\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Humph Hathaway and his cargo\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eCeres\u003c/emph\u003e from City Point to Rotterdam with tobacco; Re: ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eDebby \u0026amp; Eliza\u003c/emph\u003e; Re: ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eEdward Bordin\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eEdward Bordin\u003c/emph\u003e to Liverpool with tobacco\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eVictoria\u003c/emph\u003e for Europe\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrimarily concerns his shipping trade\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: freight rates\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: falling freight rates\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eDebby \u0026amp; Eliza\u003c/emph\u003e's flour cargo\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Cargo ofships \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eDebby \u0026amp; Eliza\u003c/emph\u003e and \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eBaltie\u003c/emph\u003e for Liverpool (England), Scotland and Ireland, freight rates a problem. Mr. Dunlop wished possibly to charter the ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eCeres\u003c/emph\u003e for Leith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Mr. Dunlop did not accept ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eCeres\u003c/emph\u003e as expected. Freight is down, problem of getting ships to take out cargoes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNo sale for Blow's salt\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe:Ship \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eCeres\u003c/emph\u003e for Rotterdam and cargo\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns the tuition and board for Blow's sons, Robert Richard\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRobert and Richard Blow by Aiken \u0026amp; Brooks, and Books for Robert\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThree letters and one resolution document\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Financial affairs of Farmer's Bank, scale of loans, debts allowed, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to branches at Petersburg, Lynchburg, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePetty bills of Richard Blow, four letters, and accounts with Neilson \u0026amp; Neale.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e80 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: state of exchange, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBanking business\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Accounts\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Alleged default in bank, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCost of kitchen, stable, dailty building and garden $ 428.18\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRenewing Charter of Farmer's Bank which will expire 1827; urges renewal and to confer with stockholders as to their opinion.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeneral conditions of banking.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLegislature wishes detailed statement of expenses of Branches of this bank; asks Mother Bank (Norfolk) to send earliest mail; also list of salaries.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e80 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 letters\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Branches of Farmer's Bank\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElection of Lee as cashier\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Cashier\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDetailed letter describing Christmas as \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eTower Hill\u003c/emph\u003e: Weather very bad, hunting, ice house full of ice, new school at Coman's [?] Well, Sussex; wants daugher, Mary Frances put there. Death of Capt. John R. Mason. Edwin Gray sold off all his estate yesterday. Thomas Gray to manage the Ruffin plantation. Imagine Thomas will buy Edwins land; there will be Grays all around us. Just heard that Captain Wm. Briggs bought Edwin's place, $ 1800.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepairing the man building and slating kitchen\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePaint, lead, etc. $ 84.36\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribing post Civil War life conditions: Reconstruction, \"thievery\" of African-Americans; Fanny (his wife) is teaching 10 pupils; Mary is chief assistant in a large female school here; Aleck has been here. Orange and Alexander R.R. has joined up to the Manasses R.R.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Blow, Micajah Felts, Adminsitrators; Inventory of App.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e$ 6235.20; Divison of Estate to 3 grandchildren: Mary E. Turner, Martha Jordan and Georgia Ann Hines.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLeaves Mary E. Hines his plantation on East side of Austin's branch; leaves Martha Hines his plantation on Wesst side of Austin's branch; [Mary Elizabeth Hines husband was George Hines] George Blow and James Rochelle, executors, Rochelle did not act.; John D. Turner who married Mary, act.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Blow administrator\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDozens of petty accounts between Richard Blow and merchants, trades, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eField book of line between George Blow, Jr., John Clanton Saldsberry and Nancy Clanton and adjoining [unclear?]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBarham's Tract…183+ acres sold at $ 5 per acre. Plat of Barham Wren's land and north side of Racoon Swamp by Wm. Darbie of which this is an exact copy - total acres 345.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNumber of packages consigend to [names from Williamsburg, Petersburg, Yorktown, Burwell's Ferry, Hanover]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOriginal field notes of a Road from Bla[?]'s Mill to Sussex Coutr House chained by Joseph Clanton\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e£ 1409.9.10 1/2 : long listing\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Suit Blow \u0026amp; Oldham trading as merchants at South Quay, Nansemond County. Each to put up £ 400 V.Cur. and going under firm name of Baker, Oldham \u0026amp; Blow and to continue throgh the War. In 3 months Oldham died. Firm continued as Baker \u0026amp; Blow. Store began at Pitch Landing, North Carolina. Other stores were established at Petersburg under firm name of Blow \u0026amp; Barksdale in 1782.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnswer of Blow refers to the year 1793\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTobacco imanifests for various ships; invoices of tobacco to Wm. 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Wirt advises Blow to agree to a committee of 3 men to settle rather than go into court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges tobacco sent over by Mrs. Lucy Paradise per \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eThe Sheffield\u003c/emph\u003e. According to Mrs. Paradise's desire we are sending 2 [ch___s?] marked \"LLP1.2\" Bills of Lading sent to Blow at her request. \"She is miserably in debt\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas established a printing office in Norfolk with Daniel Baxter. Solicits Blow's goodwill and business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: tobacco she had shipped to Reynolds in Liverpool (see letter of July 12, 1806).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes to employ a tutor to live in his house. Enclose advertisement for same to be put in \u003cemph render=\"underline\"\u003eThe Herald\u003c/emph\u003e. Wishes a mentor in Latin, French but must have one good on Arithmetic and English. Say £ 50 or £ 60 for English teacher and £ 70 or so for language teacher.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis opinion of western lands, 1st rate land sells at $ 20 to $ 30 and 2nd rate at $ 10. Does not wish to settle out here.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegulations as to conduct: Divine Services, Reveille, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill not come to Norfolk until yellow fever is over or is prudent to come. Keep him informed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBills rendered for postage\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for books (listed) $28\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for books (listed)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppeals to Blow to assist him. He is a British subject and \"confined in jail and then to be sold as a slave for the benefit of the state of Virginia.\" Gives his life history and tells how he a came to America at 3 years old.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInscription to be put on gravestone of Marie Semple, daughter of James Semple and Joanna his wife, daughter of Doctor William McKenzie, dec'd. Born August 16, 1809 and died November 12th 1810. Note from Semple to Blow with directions for sending stone to Cobham or to the Bay warehouse in Surry or upper end Isle of Wight County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJanuary 16, 1801, Lee Hall, Portsmouth, to Richard Blow, Norfolk. Asks for Blow's assistance so he can obtain a job as a clerk in the Navy Yard at Gosport. January 26, 1801, Congressman Sam W. Dana, Washington DC, to Lee Hall. Discussing a possible job position for Hall. 1804 and 1805, Sam Lord, New York, to Dr. Lee Hall, Portsmouth.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e6 pieces\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests Blow's influences in procuring his appointment as cleark in Public Navy Yard in Gosport\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecommending Dr. Hall to be Clerk of Gosport Navy Yard\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Medicine ordered by Hall\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA teacher, will return to Portsmouth if conditions seem good\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMeasures taken to prevent interruption of the commerce of tobacco have had full success.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuit between Vaughan and Baker \u0026amp; Blow; he will represent Baker \u0026amp; Blow.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Inquiring about books sent to Mr. Thomas Jefferson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInquires about M. Davis [Augustine] establishing a printing press in the city.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGoods delivered at Capital Landing\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill of Lading for his tobacco\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses letter to London\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePetitions re: governorship. 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the Blow family. Chiefly business papers, 1772-1820, of Richard Blow of Portsmouth and \"Tower Hill,\" Sussex County, Va. and his son George Blow, Sr. and George Blow, Jr. of 'Tower Hill' and Williamsburg, Va. Richard Blow was a partner in stores in Virginia and North Carolina (trading as Richard Blow and Co., Briggs \u0026 Blow, Baker \u0026 Blow [South Quay, Nansemond County, Va.], Blow \u0026 Barksdale [Petersburg, Va.], and Blow and Scammel). He was also a plantation owner that operated in part by labor of enslaved persons. He shipped the goods produced by the plantation by sea, often to European markets. His correspondence and papers during this period provide a model source on plantation management, sea trade, trade during the American Revolution, and trade during the War of 1812. Includes correspondence, plantation accounts, ship accounts, and legal papers.","Subjects covered in the collection include trade, tobacco, prices, Whiskey Rebellion, thoroughbred horses, banking (Bank of the United States and Farmers Bank of Norfolk), Dismal Swamp Canal, the Embargo of 1807-1809, and the War of 1812. There are letters from merchants in Great Britain and in the West Indies.","Re: Prices for tobacco, salt, hogs, to be bought in that are area","4 invoices for miscellaneous goods","15 invoices for miscellaneous goods","Re: Goods shipped from London","8 invoices for Miscellaneous goods","Account book kept at Sussex Court and Southampton Court (56 pp.); Cash memo book of Richard Blow (Tobacco accounts, collections, etc.)","7 invoices","Invoice","4 items","3 invoices","2 items","Letter relates to selling salt, tobacco and escaping enemy ships, etc. [Hines was the nephew of Richard Blow and in business with him. See South Quay Store references in Blow Family Papers Index]","Property adjacent Davis, [Welch ?], Cary \u0026 Edards \u0026 [Tynes?]","Property near Cedar Island on Lawn's Creek to Brantley's Landing to Welshe's spring branch","Bought of various people tobacco, cloth, china, etc.","Re: Invoices of goods sent from Glasgow","Re: 6 items","(postage)","Letter and petty account","Re: tobacco","3 items","Deed from from Williamson to Land, and deed from Land to Land","Re: Purchasing vessels at Charlestown, will bring back salt","Re: Shipment of iron","Invoice","As well as other accounts with Blow. Ships mentioned are Ranger, Grapevine, Race Horse","Re: Business dealings","Boston sales after she was wrecked[?]","Anthony Diggs, builder, £ 90.656.19.3","13 pp.","1782-1789 (16 pp)","14 silver buttons at £ 4.5.1. [Waddell was the son of Wm. Waddell of Williamsburg, a jeweller and son-in-law of James Geddy II]","Counting room, lumber house, painting, etc.","Complaints of quality of tobacco shipped to him from South Quay, Pitch Landing and Petersburg, gives problems of trading and selling to Dutch, Danish and English - gives prices current of rum, sugar, coffee, humth, hoops, salt tow, etc. Letter gives details of economy in West Indies.","Says Blow's ships Nonpareil and Jenny left for Port-au-Prince had brush with Angulla[?] privateers; Vessel Defiance, will sail shortly ; Discusses conditions for sale of Virginia Tobacco (Pitch Landing is worst in quality yet sent). Difficulties with Danish Law; difficulty in shipping and risk from English Privateers - sends what goods Baker \u0026 Blow ordered as soon as possible. (8pp)","Tobacco acccounts.","October 3rd, 7th,","re: his ships loading, etc.","Re: payment for weapons sold","Notes arrival of B \u0026 B's schooners, Polly, Conner and Flying Jenny; gives prices current there","Remarks about Tarleton[?] at York, Gloucester, etc","South Quay goods shipped on board of schooner Venus for South Quay","8 pp.","\"I can inform you of the surrender of the British Army the night before last\"","News of surrender","shingles and guns","2 letters","Murdock's part ownership in schooner John and goods therein. Directs when sold to give his part to Samuel Beale, Williamsburg on account. Discusses falling prices if Cornwallis should surrender and a general peace ensue","Refers to sailing of Polly and Flying Jenny","Price of tobacco is rising; every kind of good is falling. Refers to sending the sloop to St. Thomas with shingles and staves. Ship Count de Grass expected Wednesday. Will meet her at Ocracock [Ocracoke] on 20th with 100lb cannon powder and all the men. Muskets and powder to be sent from Newbern.","List of merchandise. 12 pp.","2 letters","Refers to surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown","Letter re: his share of a schooner for sale; tobacco on hand to his account, etc","Invoice of goods shipped","Ships Experiment and Adelphi here with tobacco, staves and flour","Invoice and to whom sold","French are now in possession of whole island except Br[?]nton Hill. Capt Stogdale has taken 3 prizes before his arrival at St. Croix and several leaving St. Kitts and sent them to St. Eustatius. Refers to state of the Jenny","Refers to Brig Betty","Refers to Charming Polly","Island of St. Christopher surrendered to France - refers to lumber sales","Request for molasses","Business affairs to be settled","2 letters","Business between the two, conditions for shipping, new markets for goods, etc. (13 letters)","Re: disposal of the store business. Dick Baker, John Redwood interested, and \"major part of the business will be carried on at South Quay being the seaport place\" Baker's proposition as to carrying on business with Blow in the future. (6pp)","10 letters","3 items","4 items","7 items","5 items","Expenses of sloop Industry to Philadelphia","Re: shipping of goods to Blow. Proposes going into business with Blow at Richmond. \"The Revd. Wm. Andrews is now at Chelsea in this neighborhood and without any employment or assistance except £ 80 per annum which is allowed by government as temporary…\" (7pp)","Brig Pricilla disbursements in Cadiz; November 5th: cabin furniture, cabin stores, ship stores…\"; Invoice of Schooner Venus in account, Richard Blow, Merchant, Norfolk (4 items); Portsmouth store account; Petersburg store: invoice of tobacco shipped on Venus; South Quay Store: invoice in account with Blow \u0026 Barksdale; Portsmouth store account to Blow \u0026 Barksdale","Re: voyage to Fredericksburg; repairs; voyage to Cape Charles and back","Charged to Richard Blow","Brig Pricilla: wages, contract to Cadiz; Schooner Nonpareil accounts due to Rey \u0026 Brandenbourg, Cadiz; 4 items","voyage to London; 28 items","Outfitted and cargo","Sales wages, shingles, bamboo, lumbwer, etc. Cargo, invoice to Richard Blow and others; 2 items","Invoices, sales, etc. 24 items","Sales, wages, etc","Accounts of various ships [?] to Richard Blow; Accounts of Richard Blow [?] to others: to Hathorn \u0026 Miller for painting inside of store, glazing, a corner cupboard, table; Portsmouth Store; tavern account of George Briggs [?] to Ann[?] Livingston (dinner, club, wines, and board - £ 3.11.5; 20 items","Sales at auction of the Schooner Brilliant's Cargo, New York; Tobacco shipped on Brig Nelly by Blow \u0026 Barksdale—invoice; Invoice of Richard Blow \u0026 Co. with Oxley \u0026 Hancock on ships Jolly Tar, Marlborough Dancer, Wm. Randall.","Division account of owners of schooner Nonpareil, her cargo in account with Baker \u0026 Blow.","Owners of schooner Brilliant to Blow \u0026 Barksdale, Petersburg; Account of sale of cargo of Schooner Richard in account with Baker \u0026 Blow at South Quay.","John Key 1/3 of profits made, Baker and Blow 2/3 of profits","In the amount of £ 7681.18.3; schooner Virginia, schooner St. Thomas; Debts due to following persons….; South Quay Store £ 2240.10.2½","Capt. James Caton, Norfolk: saddlery, shoes, linens, twine, glass, etc…£ 586.3.6½","Letter re: delivery of shingles","Re: change of occupation","Re: sale of cargo of Jolly Tar and sailing hack","Re: sailing of Jolly Tar out of London","Shipping good to firm","Same as above.","Asks about ships Jolly Tar, Tartar and sloop Old from Philadelphia with much needed goods","Sending flour down","Shipping goods to him in the William. Asked for tobacco","re: ships to England","re: goods bought and desired","re: exchange of flour and tobacco for salt and blankets, etc.","re: ordering a few items","Re: goods disbursed from ships to store in Petersburg and Tower Hill; dissatisfied over trade conditions","same as above","Has engaged James Marsh as an assistant for you; salary to be £ 50 per year from time he arrives in Virginia","Letter sent by ship William, 7pp.","Asks for [mourning?] goods to be sent to him","Ship Marlborough is coming up the river to Four Mile Creek; general trade conditions","\"Ship Marlborough has at last got up to 4 Mile Creek an is not discharging her load\"","Re: poor credit of English \u0026 French merchants; refers his uncle Scott going blind; general business affairs","Re: goods to be delivered to Blow \u0026 Barksdale, merchants, Petersburg","His sons, George and Sammy, are in service to Richard Blow in his business. Asks that Blow continue them. He is infirm and keeps his store only to give his sons Charles some insight in business","Jolly Tar is here with your tobacco; will sail back in 3 weeks with your goods; the William left on January 3rd. Has established correspondence and credit on best footing with Birmingham and Manchester (England), Sheffield, Halifax and Leeds houses. Discusses Blow's ability with shipping business. Crew does no think Blow has experience for this in times of peace. Says only 2 trips a year can be made to England and to West Indies. Advises Blow against using [unclear?] ships in this voyage.","Re: Cargo of Jolly Tar","Asks for linens; suggests Blow have a craft or two built to go up and down river","Re: Jolly Tar about to sail, not German goods to be had, no pewter or nails","Ironmongery hard to get; Ship Charlotte Daniel chartered with load for James River. Mentions Mr. Allen of Surry, Mr. Charles Carter of Charles City; discusses prices of American goods and demands abroad. Asks Blow to send tobacco back in the Charlotte.","Re: escaped enslaved person (\"runaway slave\")","Ship to go to City Point, Virginia and load with tobacco and proceed to London.","29 items","Re: Lots in Petersburg and buildings thereon too near Blow's storehouse","£ 63","Goods sent out, etc. Commission merchants problems re payment of tobacco brought over","Ship Marlborough sent to Virginia for tobacco. Probably to West Point; York River tobacco brings better prices than James River; \"my commission for selling a hhd of tobacco shall be 21 shillings; brokerage is 5 shilling\"","£ 350 due","Good shipped out","Announcing firm","Wishes bar iron","Refers to death of George Briggs","Refers to the Charlotte store","Wants canvas and anchor","Articles bound from Norfolk to London, agreement, names of Crew, wages, etc.","Does not want any part of ship Jolly Tar at sea","Itemized","16 pieces","For shingles, etc., shipped by boats to Portsmouth or Norfolk","Pepper, coffee, mill;","Linseed oil, etc.","New sloop of £ 850","General merchandise","Oils, locks, paints","Shot, lead, nails, window glass, glass, hats, axes, linens, copper, hardware, guns: £ 986.60 pounds","Shoes and hats","Ginger","Ginger","Sail duck","Woolens","Spoons, combs","Provisions for sloop dispatch","Invoice, to D[arton?], Petersburg","Goods at £ 256.0.11","£ 3074.10.8","Several invoices","£ 197.15.1 ¼","£ 60.16.7","2 accounts","In ship Thompson, hardware; £ 106.7.8","Oils and lampblack","For store and wharf repairs","£ 1171.15.9½","Richard Blow, Thomas Ogburn, Owners \u0026 Thomas [Angnus?], Master of Schooner Venus: Contract to West Indies; also ship's personnel with wages","3 carts of snakeroot per the Jolly Tar, London","For goods bought at Port Au Prince, Jamaica.","Re: shipping Blow's fall goods and pick up blows tobacco for foreign ports","25 items","23 items","25 items","25 items","Re: accounts","Has hired Benjamin Wythe to live with him at £ 20 instead of Fort at £ 60. Key was the operator of Tower Hill store and plantation.","Re: damage and vandalism to ship Malborough","Re: John [Cohn?] to be apprenticed to Richard Blow for 6 years","Will not keep on Benjamin Wythe (see January 4th above)","Re: bill of laden for ships Marian, Norfolk from Harvre de Grace","Re: store there","Re: they will have new neighbors soon at Sandy Hill: J. Stewart \u0026 Company. (Key operated Tower Hill Store for Richard Blow)","Re: ships for sale","Re: goods for Col. Allen and for Charles Carter","Re: blooded mares owned by Allen Cooke's estate","Re: management of store","re: mercantile business there","Re: sending Marlborough to Glasgow","Re: shipment of stones to Richard Blow","Re: ships Marlborough and Portsmouth and possible cargoes, [unclear] Jasmine","\"…the men who can fight best, lye [sic!] most and swear cleverly are most in repute\" here.","\"back country stores have taken a great deal of the trade from this place…\"","re: ships for cargo in James, York and Rappahannock Rivers - [unclear] and get Malborough full as soon as possible, refers to Blow's trip to England soon","Re: leaving lot by Barton for a lumber house near store","Re: Blow's paying his account with him","Re: death","Re: buying lot from Blow for new store","Re: arrival of ships. Bland, apparently, was manager of Blow's business in his absence","Re: corn delivered","Re: hard money, much of ship George off Smith's Island - losses…","Re: building store; arrival of foreign ships…","Re: debts due Co.","Re: debts of Blow to Company","Re: getting watch springs from London; (Geddy lived in Williamsburg near Palace; see James Geddey House History C.W.; he moved to Petersburg when Capitol left Williamsburg)","Re: sending some paper of Baker to Blow before he sets out for London. May send them to Blow in London, asks about what Blow has decided re land and who is to settle it for him; will give Blow's agent the refusal as he promised; (Zach Rowland owned a lot in Williamsburg on Waller Street (from 1782-1786); see C.W. for location of his lot—[M.A.S])","Re: Blow's trip to Europe soon, wishes some memo or form of a co-partnership, between them before Blow goes","Meal sent down","Torn","Re: Blow's debts to him","Re: Sending tobacco by Marlborough to London next week, sends lists so collections can be made there","Re: Blow's letter dated on board ship Portsmouth in Hampton Roads was received; refers to copartnership in letter of 4th (above). Approves of getting another partner from Britain to go into their firm (Barksdale \u0026 Blow). Suggests as Blow is there and will visit all trading posts in Britain, he can choose one better and will visit \"all the back stores\" before his return to Petersburg. McNeil has Married Youille's daughte - after a feud Youville has disowned them. Barksdale will have to settle McNeil elsewhere in back country and will settle [unclear?] in back country and will need spring goods for these small stores; asks Blow to send goods back to him in the Marlborough.","Re: send cellar window frames to him via Pierce's Sloop","Re: \"trade very dull, collections same, money tight\"","Re: no chances of collecting money at this time, money tight","Re: Blow's finances here while he is abroad no chance of collections until fall; workmen must be paid at all events. Ask Mr. Key or Mr. Barksdale for help if you need funds badly (Hines was Blow's nephew and manager of some of his property).","Re: can furnish stores, planks, etc.","Re: Blow and Baker \u0026 Blow's overdue account with Hazlehurst, Philadelphia","Re: Just back from 6 weeks up the country, per ship Virginia. Been the round of all the stores in the Country that we have an interest in. Collections very small. Insects among tobacco has been very fatal. Business very dull. If ship Portsmouth should arrive early, I can do well this fall in trade; may be able to get Northern goods this fall; Insists upon Blow getting them a partner for Britain, perhaps in Glasgow.","Re: Refers to lots of goods sent to Blow in Virginia in the George. No sale as yet for Blow's tobacco arrived in [unclear?] due to uncertainty as to duty.","Re: demands very pressing at Portsmouth and here; out of his power to give any financial assistance.","Re: sending meal down","Re: sending framing down; get bricks for him","Re: Citron bought, etc","[torn]","Sent Blow naval stores for sale","Alex Donald, Richmond, wishes 1,081,000 barrel stones; (Donald is a partner of Donald \u0026 Burton, London)","Sends goods to Robert Rines \u0026 Co., John Hoomer \u0026 Co. and Robert Craige; asks Blow to clear these at customs and to these people for them","Sends him 2 , [unclear?] of brandy","Invoices of goods shipped in Harrison and Richmond also in your ship Portsmouth re: sales of tobacco there","Drafts on Donald \u0026 Burton, London","\"Give Capt. Diamond a compass…\"","On pleasure trip; business in Virginia very dull. \"I find a good many houses failing in this place as well as in Philadelphia. Northern cities laden with India goods;\" urges Blow to have a separate account for the Portsmouth and Petersburg stores as I have no interest in the Portsmouth store.","[torn]","Re: business conditions there and his interests in Virginia","Re: his goods from abroad have arrived. Can furnish Bland some for Blow's store in Portsmouth if needed","Has received goods by the Richmond, Jasmond, Battleton, and Harrison; Re: their credit with Donald \u0026 Burton, collection of debts owving in Virginia, etc. Thinks Blow was right not to send off goods to his Tower Hill and Portsmouth stores this fall. Reports total loss of the Jasmond off Hatteras, passengers saved, all goods lost, great damage by this storm at Norfolk and Portsmouth as tides were 10 feet higher than ever known before. John Key, the operator of the Tower Hill Store, has come for a few goods for that store.","Re: Blow just returned from four months abroad. Discusses ships and cargo","Re: Mr. Jerdon's horses and groom[?] to be sent to him at Louisa if not, to A. Donald. Directions for putting off goods at Brandon; and to York County customers.","Re: confusion of orders for goods from Barksdale \u0026 Blow; and quality of tobacco shipped to him, prices etc;","Goods not coming to him on schedule. Wishes 500 bushels salt and some rum and sugar. Have no money to purchase tobacco. Dull sales at this place, low prices of tobacco and high prices of goods, keeps off buyers at store .","Order for goods to be sent by Blow to Wilmington by Sloop Speedwell. Thinks there is an excellent opening for a business there. Virginia is overstocked with Country Stores or rather shops. Could accept H.C. produce in payments. Send the goods to Henry Urquahart or Carmical \u0026 Bogle as soon as possible.","Re: goods received","\"Nothing going here in retail line but a demand to country merchants in the wholesale way...\"","Letter of credit for David and Herbert Hines, his brothers. [David Hines married Elizabeth Francis, daughter of Thomas Francis, February 3rd, 1781]","Re: need for molasses and rum, sugar or coffee for his business","Goods by the Speedwell to hand (£ 381.15.10); goods sent him (saddler, corderoys, [unclear?], men's shoes) \"not suitable for my trade here.\" I wish rum, sugar; will try to pay in North Carolina produce but that is as low in your state.","Detailed letter re economic conditions in England and the reaction to follow if Virginia General Assembly lays heavy duties on British shipping and on B[low's] goods imported in them; if this happens, a fatal blow will be given to the credit of Virginia in this country…","Re: Accounts for collection","Out of certain goods, will loose customers if Blow does not send some up.","returns invoices for damaged goods","Re: discusses effect to follow if paper currency is issued to you. It will raise your exchange very much. It is prudent for you to collect your debts before their value is reduced thereby…warns against giving too much credit…","Re: needs cloth for clothes for enslaved persons","Re: difficulty of getting spring goods from abroad","[need to check folder break-down for accuracy]","For goods [unclear?] and to be sent to Richard Blow per ship Portsmouth. Blow had sent stoves over to be sold (8 items)","Received credit for shingles, scantling, garden nails and lumber","14 petty accounts of Richard Blow with craftsmen; Accounts of Donald \u0026 Burton, London for goods; List for Richard Blow, Virginia (6 items)","Lists: \"1 fine Carnelian seal with Coat of Arms crest. Neatly set in gold [unclear?] pattern £ 5.5 \"N.B. the seal, pin and ring were delivered to Mr. Blow\"","Fifteen accounts of Richard Blow for various needs at home and abroad; Tavern account with Mr. A. Livingston; Repairs to ship Portsmouth","Shipped by Blow \u0026 Barksdale on Jesmond for their account with Robt. Crew, Merchant, London, £ 1034.13.5","30 heads[?] of Tobacco; £ 600.17.11;","8 invoices","10 invoices for jewelry;","32 petty accounts","6 receipts Richard Blow","30 receipts","10 items","9 items","...for goods furnished to Captains of ships and other individuals; 24 items","21 items","20 items","20 items","20 items","20 items","20 items","12 items","\"A Pair of Silver [unclear?] Pistols, Brass Barrels and [unclear?] locks: (£ 8.18.6)\"","dress materials","30 pieces, receipts","30 pieces, receipts","Invoice; wide selection of goods","Wide selection of goods","The Jesmond is now loaded and will sail, Captain Smith is in charge","30 prices","30 prices","20 prices","20 prices","Bills for plank and lumber of all kinds, R. Blow; 12 prices","18 prices (August 1st??)","Re: loading of tobacco in ship Portsmouth at Cabin Point or Petersburg. Times hard; cannot remit now","A continuation of letter of January 1st (above)","Refers to new tax imposed by General Assembly of January 1st on tobacco. Money very hard, being [unclear?] often. Sends invoices for tobacco shipped out","Ship Portsmouth leaving for Portsmouth…","Re: glad to know ship Portsmouth is out of Cape's","Sending tobacco down in the Molly or the Termagant","In distress for cash to get French ships out—has drawn on Blow for £ 50. Gordon \u0026 Kean will send her (ship) out to sea for Grubb if I can furnish funds.","Discusses his personal business affairs—Roberts almost paid now. James River tobacco now in demand here. Refers to George Briggs, nephew of Blow, owing him; also George Nicholson and Richmond Rope Walk","Re: carpenters working on the wharf, etc.","Re: corn sent to Blow from the Plantation","Re: Blows ship in port and difficulties re manifest. Refers to Blow's marriage and send congratulations to him","Re: general news","Refers to Blow's \"happy day\" (wedding day / Richard Blow's Marriage); Tobacco prices looking up. Trade duller than when you were here.","The Grand Duke has brought in £ 2200. Refers to the Portsmouth, the Harrison, safe at Cadiz","Sends manifests of ship's Portsmouth cargo. She [ship]will be in England before the Harrison or the Grand Duke. Needs salt and stoneware","Gives ship's Portsmouth cargo and his needs.","…when he left South Quay he settled with Baker \u0026 Blow. Invoice of Tobacco received.","Buying lighter of Blow","Sends goods out by Grande Duke to Portsmouth and Petersburg stores. Business dealing with the two stores sends tobacco and staves back in Grand Duke.","Invoice of goods for (Richard Blow)","Invoice, harness and saddler","Tobacco shipped in the Hagard to Blow; concerned over how to pay creditors: \"very stagnant times\"","Wishes Blow to go up to the Charlotte store only 85 miles from Petersburg and see Mr. Youville","[Bot.?] of Bax \u0026 Ellill for \"Blow\"","[Bot.?] of Trinbug \u0026 Bell for Blow.","[Bot.?] of Bird, Dolby \u0026 Co. for Blow","Introducing Mr. Galloway from Jamaica who would like to be their agent there","For £ 1233.19.14","[Bot.?] of Bird, Dolby \u0026 Co. for Blow","Mr. Tyson wishes circa 200 hhds tobacco from lower James River. Recommends shipping tobacco to France","Would like business dealings with Blow; encloses list of goods available for exportation and prices","Begging for goods to be sent to him in ship Portsmouth soon","Sends invoice of goods needed","Unable to send the candlesticks you wanted for the Mason's Lodge. Pattern desired not available, very expensive to be made by silversmith; awaits Blow's decision","Re: tobacco shipments","Bond of 1784 January 1st","Re: shipping of goods to him and tobacco loaded in Portsmouth","Re: his debt to Blow","Re: sends tobacco in ship Portsmouth","Re: goods sent to Blow's store in ship Portsmouth. Barksdale not liable for that store. Settled with Blow before he went to England (in 1785) \"I have no more interest in the Portsmouth Store or the ship Portsmouth than a man unborn nor never had from the beginning of our co-partnership\"","7 invoices for goods for Blow in England","3 items","Various assortments, 10 items","By: Rich Barton, Henry Dickson, Donald \u0026 Burton; Taxes, Sussex County or Richard Blow: 1196 acres land, 203 acres land, 210 acres land, 28 polls, 13 levis, 10 horses, 50 cattle","from Donald \u0026 Burton, John Begg, James Williamson, Portsmouth Store, J. Barrister (10 items)","With carpenters, tailors, butcher, cabinet maker (10 items)","15 items","30 items","30 items","To M. Finkle, Jno. Thomson, [D____unclear?], Eph. Elder, Alex. Smith, E. Youngman, H. Brown, G. Nickols","various goods","Material for dresses","\"London, 3 Voyages;\" \"Virginia, 3 voyages\"","Re: bread, rum, etc","For repairs to ships of Portsmouth","For ship Industry, for store and for wharf; and for ship Dispatch (repairs)","Invoice for misc. goods.","For craftsmen. 23 items","For craftsmen. 30 items","Carpenter and builders account","For Petersburg store, South Quay store, etc.","Goods of Blow","2 items","14 pp.","5 pp.","5 pp.","13 pp.","3 pp.","6 pp.","Ships furnished, Ports listed, foreign merchants traded with, invoices (local and foreign); 200 items","Messrs. Brothers De Bacque, Dunkirk (France)","29 business letters concerning the sale of tobacco and loading on ship Portsmouth and others for foreign ports. Also their business agreements. The dates of the letters are as follows: January 12 11, 15, 26, February 2, 1, 8, March 12 26, April 4, 20, 12 30, May 16, 26, 31, 20, June 6, July 16, 13 August 10, 17, 19, 14 12 29, September 2, December 1, 13","Reports dissolution of the Partnership of Thomas Bland \u0026Co., will continue the business under the firm name of William Edwards \u0026 Co. and settle former co-partnership","To: Wm Pritchard, Wm Corrupter, Gabriel and [Rhilgo?], James Brown, John Cranbury, John Bingham, M. Donald, John Whitley","Re: renting house (Waddell was a silversmith, formerly of Williamsburg)","Re: to James Giddy Jr., Silversmith in Petersburg, formerly of Williamsburg","Re: renting store","70 pieces","Re: about to settle in Amherst Country","Re: cargoes for Portsmouth and Grande Duke and payments","Sales of cargo of Haney reported to your credit. Sends hogshead of London wine via ship. Ship Active soliciting trade","Indian corn cargo sent by Blow to them; Enclosed invoice of prices or articles imported to this island: wheat, grain and flour always command good prices and good profit","Tobacco is a very dull sale at present. Wheat high all over Europe, Turpentine is much demand","Cargo for North Carolina, salt, rum, ship bread and 400 empty hands.","Fort was manager or operator of the Tower Hill Store for Blow, George Andrews is overseer for 1788 for £ 20","Shipments to Donald \u0026 Burton via Bowman; other shipments discussed","(fragment)","2 to 15 ships en route to Portsmouth are frozen up in Appomattox River near the bar; ice is 5 inches thick","Most woolens entirely too high for this market","Re: clothing for Col. Lewis Burwell's enslaved persons is held up for duties at Portsmouth","Re: Suits in General Court","Re: Suits in court there. Blow's debts due; payments","Asking that Blow send 2 packages that came for him from abroad. One may be a spinet.","This detailed letter about the economy discusses prices for canvas, salt, tar; compares French and English prices for same. French minister has written to Jefferson with regard to trade to tobacco. France may become a very important depot for tobacco and particularly this port as it is near to the Dutch and German Ports.","Re: sendingBoxes of James Geddy's by first vessel","Re: James Geddy's invoice of sundry goods in 3 packages misplaed; never arrived here; find they are in Norfolk at Capt. Maxwell's. Please send.","Re: suits in General Court","(care of Joshua Fort, Tower Hill) Re: [unclear?] a lot of his","Re: suits in General Court","Re: bill owed by Blow","Mr. Geddy's 3 packages of goods have arrived at last, send duties due from him","re: coming for final settlement of accounts of Baker and Blow","Re: Blow's lots in Petersburg. Legality of ownership must be cleared up. Will check deeds in Prince George County. Gill will sue you if not cleared up soon.","Re: debts","Re: shipments of tobacco","Tobacco very promising this year, prospects for 1/3 more crop. Wants horseman's trumpet for our Cavalry","General prices and tobacco sales outlook","Sending tobacco down, also bacon, hams for Mr. Gregory in Dunkirk. M. Oldner will look after them.","Re: tobacco shipments","[unclear?] of Lathian, Sharp, Wardrop \u0026 Co., Weavers","[unclear?] of Hunt \u0026 Clay, Ribbon Weaver","Re: tobacco shipments","[unclear?] of Henry \u0026 Richard Joseph, Pewterers","[unclear?] of Lancaster, Bax and Ellill and shipment in Bowman for Virginia, bird shot, seeds","[unclear?] of James Davidson, Net, Rope, Twine, Line maker","[unclear?] of Wm \u0026 Rdn Borradaile \u0026 Co.; Hats and felts","[unclear?] of Edward Collinson, Tin Plate, [Warker?]","[unclear?] of [North?] Johnson \u0026 [Frith?], turners and brush makers","Re: prices of naval stores, lumber and staves. Asks for settlement of their business for past year soon","Glad Portsmouth has gone to sea, re: Blow's lands","[unclear?] of John Freeman \"cork cutter to his majesty\"","Looking for Captain Oldner. Stack of Tobacco in France kept up high by late deliveries. Farmers General will buy at liberal prices to encourage commerce between the two countries. When Portsmouth arrives, will write you further.","Sending sturgeon down, wishes nails","Re: coming to Tower Hill soon; We should come to something decisive in our business. Crop up country good.","Re: shipments of staves","Re: [lands?] of Baker \u0026 Blow in western lands.","Re: repairs to shop","Execution against blow for £ 600.5, for debts owed","Needs salt for store; re: tobacco shipments","[unclear?] Gov. of Virginia for duties past due £ 80","Shipments in Portsmouth","Ship Captain: business about sailing for Blow","Will sell 1,200 acres of land in order to pay if Blow insists","Re: debt owed to Blow","Sending down tobacco","Re: suit in Southampton Co. Court","Re: Blow's debt to firm for tobacco sent him","Re: sending load of staves down by Mr. Gray","Allowed another ship to have barrel of mead as they were out; Oldner was the Captain of Ship Portsmouth","Farm conditions bad due to inclemency of weather; John Rochelle needs salt","Lawyer for Mr. Baker and Blow, Suit vs. Holland to come up at next court","Has sold Robert Rives remaining stock of goods belonging to Webb, Barksdale \u0026 Co. Accounts enclosed to amount of £ 916.8.4 sterling to go on proper account to Blow \u0026 Barksdale. It is now time to rent out the Courthouse store if no renter applies, we shall have to pay dead rent","Ship Louisa is in from Isle of May with salt. Says prices of barrel staves is too high","Is willing to be Captain of ship to ply between Holland to Portsmouth","Asks that goods come up in ship Bell Cap Bay, lying now at New Point News or in Nansemond River. May send \"my ship Constitution\"","Member of House of Delegates from Sussex County. General Discussion of affairs","Re: Law cases","Sale of schooner and cargo in Rotterdam; Ship Kepple to be sold in West Indies. Mr. Rosser to Fredericksburg with load of salt and dry goods. Ship Meremaid from Glasgow arrived today. Mr. Lightfoot's sloop from Antigua here [Mrs. Blow and little George were staying in Petersburg with Mr. Blow]","Re: changing from employ to Rotterdan [unclear?] to Captain of Portsmouth owned by Blow","Ships Portsmouth and other ships: staves business and red oak hogsheads for sale. Queen of France from London and Captain Blaney from St. Martins here with salt.","News of General Assembly in session. Briggs was representative from Sussex County. John Pride was speaker of Senate, defeated Charles Carter. Briggs thinks Pride better for office as he is \"more of a republican;\" [theater] plays to start here soon, place very gay.","Re: case Baker and Blow versus Applewhaite","Re: package lost","Re: suits and loss of legal papers","13 items","Suits in court","140 items","19 items pertaining to sloop","100 items","50 items","See alsoBox 11A: Financial Records, 1787-1789.","Have sent Blow 12 hogsheads tobacco and 10 [unclear?] pork; no peas to be had.","Sending load of tar","Re: sending navel stores for A. Donald","Re: Wishes to rent Blow's house in Petersburg for Mr. Rose; let him hear your wishes.","Sending load of tar","Re: Blow's judgment against him","Re: suits in Brunswick County Court vs. Blow \u0026 Baker","Prices of staves, shingles, scantling, sugar, molasses, coffee, tobacco, fish","Tar sent to A. Donald, sending 4 [bbls?] of turpentine to you","Re: selling enslaved person; Col. Baker's estate","Ship Powhatan thought lost","Burgess had a school in Southampton. Reference to payments to Blow","Has received Indian corn shipment for the account of James Brown of Richmond, Virginia. American grain is much in favor here, tho' [am?] crops of wheat, rye and barley are good","Sends flour and corn down for foreign trade","Re: Baker estate and suits in Brunswick County Court","Discusses financial conditions, tariff changes and effects on American goods","Sends manifests for 55 hogeheads by Portsmouth;Also, others. Brother (James) is at Bermuda Hundred on business","Re: suits in Brunswick County Court, of Blows","Sends bar iron for sale","Wishes quantity of peas to fill ship to be sent to Madeira before Christmas","Sent 2,800 bushels of wheat in ship Nancy for Philadelphia. Will Blow get bills of lading for it for Manson?","Cannot pay his account to Blow","Sending down 100 [unclear?] of flour and a parcel of back eyes peas (12 to 1,500 bushels) for Madeira","Lists tobacco sent down for Blow, needs Liverpool salt","Repairs, wages, food, ports, etc.","Repairs, bread, rum, cordage, naval stores and general petty accounts for misc. articles","Bills of laden and accounts of sloops Portsmouth, Elizabeth, Betsey, Acorn and others; and petty accounts for ships","12 items","circa 100 items","circa 71 items","Answer of Richard Blow, partner of Baker \u0026 Blow and of Richard Blow \u0026 Company to bill of complaint against them in court of Brunswick County","Answer of Richard Blow partner of Baker and Blow and of Richard Blow and Company to bill of complaint against them in court of Brunswick County","26 items","3 items","20 items","20 items","20 items","20 items","20 items","20 items","20 items","10 items","20 items","To ship on board the Portsmouth for Havre De Grass: Smithfield, Low Point, Hoods, Davis's, B. Brooke, Byrds, Lowpoint","\"Richard Blow for the ships\" account of repairs Blacksmith account-ship Gloucester to Richard Blow","20 items","20 items","Work on ship Portsmouth","20 items","20 items","13 items and one item related to freight","1 item","14 items","23 items","4 items","Re: Tobacco saved from wreck of the schooner Nelly in November 1783. Asks for settlement, may enter suit","Has corn and cask of ginger for Mr. Blow, by ship Charlie","Re: shipping tobacco via City Point, 60 [unclear?] corn at 4-Mile-Creek, little wheat","Sending 33 hogsheads of tobacco to Blow, for shipment on Portsmouth for Donald \u0026 Burton, London","Re: rent of Blow's warehouse","Owes blow; he is out of work, can't pay now (ship captain?)","Problems regarding ship and loading","Sending down brandy, nuts, apples by cart. \"people\" (referring to enslaved persons) need shoes","Has been to France, 3 days at Dunkirk at Messrs. De Bacque. They seem agreeable to do business but due to the critical condition of affairs in France, the exchange is above par. Will go to Liverpool to look situation over. \"Expect to get the scheme completed to the fullest extent and the goods shipped…\"","Sends invoice of goods and corn delivered to Capt. Binghame","Has sent 3000 [unclear?] of turpentine for account of Mr. Donald","re: Blow \u0026 Barksdale (2)","Send him rum for corn he sent to Blow","Wishes turpentine","Sends turpentine (600??) would want $3 per (??)","Re: loading corn and sending down","Re: sending corn for shipment","Re: sale of boards, shingles, scantling to merchants here. Will have 600 bushels of salt for Captain Cox and flour and fish. Hope to sail back by August","Demand for Virginia. Coal is very slow due to quantity of British coal on market. Corn prices low, Captain Fineash has employed Willing, Morris \u0026 Co. to buy his bricks. Wheat and flour prices good.","Sends down turpentine","Sailing on Bowman on 20th; dissapointed that Blow has done nothing to fit up his store in Petersburg for the reception of goods","Sloop Peggy left Lyon's Creek with corn","Accounts for sale of cargo and prices received","Re: Capt Fineash's business affairs","Re: Blow's accounts there","Re: sending tobacco and turpentine","Re: Brunswick County Suits","30 items: The dates are as follows: January 13 February 24, March 9, 13 April 14 21, 28, May 14 7, 10, 5, 26, 21, 24, 31, June 7, 23, July 1, August 13 14 September 12 20, 25, October 2, 2, 20, 19, 22, 25","35 items: Brown's loading of tobacco and corn on the Portsmouth, Clermont, Polly, Phoenix, Harrison, Grand Duke to be delivered to Blow for foreign sale. Brown wished Blow to send him turpentine, salt, dry goods , rum, sugar, coffee, etc. Brown was a big merchant in Richmond. The dates are as follows: August 2, 2, 6, 11, 17, 16, 16, 17, 17, 18, 13 28, 30, September 1, 8, 12 12 13 17, 20, 24, 27, October 6, 4, 4, November 1, 3, 8, 10, 19, 23, December 2, 14 28, 30, 30","General condition of market, shipping, etc. The dates are as follows: March 9, 18, 24, 24, 27, 30; April 1, 9, 10, 15, 16, 21, 28, 24, 26, 28, 27, 29; May 1, 3, 19, 30, 19, 21, 22, 21, 26, 28; June 1, 2, 7, 9, 11, 25, 25, 28, 30; July 2, 5, 9, 19, 19, 22, 29, 29; December 9.","James Brown, Richmond merchant, accounts with Richard Blow; Brown's sale to various foreign merchants and delivered to ship Captains sailing, etc.; flour, corn, tobacco. 25 pieces","20 misc. petty accounts","Cargo sales, voyage #10: wages, repairs, fitting out food, etc.","38 items","41 items","77 items","3 items","75 items regarding repairs, fittings etc.","54 pieces","Expenses of Corn shipped on the Birch, Cleopatra, Mary. Naval stores statement . 20 pieces","Accounts of ships with Richard Blow; ships Bowman, Cleopatra, Portsmouth, Phoenix, Grande Duke, Endeavor. Sales of turpentine, tar, staves, rum, molasses, corn, repair work done, etc.","Has received flour and black-eyed peas from Blow; will send wines to Blow; gives current prices of wheat, corn, rice, flour, beans, beef, pork, bees wax and staves","Thanks Blow for present of 4 red birds sent to him. Three arrived safely. I gave two to female friends and one to Mr. Donald.","Low Point, Milners, Smithfield, Suffolk, G-Creek,Hampton, Petersburg, Tower Hill","Re: Blow's Tobacco sent to him","In French.","Bill for joiners work","Relating to Portsmouth, George, Industry, Nancy, Grand Duke, Bowman, Harriet, Castor, Union, Molly, Harrison","By master shipwrights, Captain John Cox, commander of Portsmouth","As result of damage received on the Bognor Rocks £ 633 [Bognor Rocks, Sussex County","58 pieces: Repairs, wages, food, etc","Over 200 items","Re: debts now due and insaluable; rent for Princeton (house near Sussex County house); about Wm. Bland's inability to pay for horse Aristotle","Thank for red birds sent to him. Sned more","Re: sending oranges and hives","\"France is at war with the Emperor of Prussia; gives effect of current prices\"","Red birds died on voyage; Captain Pollack of ship Grand Duke will bring others for me, I hope","Wishes cargo of staves—has shipped brandy to Blow. Also wishes Oak timbers and cedar boards for whale boats and harpoon. Situation of political affairs will influence the exchange. The success of our war against the Emperor and the King of Prussia has made prices fall already. Our success in several battles has recovered from the Emperor the whole Belgick [Belgique] or Flanders, besides the whole kingdom of Savoy.","In French.","Is establishing a House of Commerce in Bordeaux; asks business of Blow","3 items","Accounts, disbursements, (32 items)","Repairs, bills, after hurricane from St. Eustatias to Virginia","David and George, Grande Duke, Ballie De Sulpier; Captain Timothy Congers was captain of the Ballie de Sulpier. In his account to Richard Blow under July 9, 1792 there is this item: \"Cash paid expenses to Williamsburg to see the judge (2.14.3 ½)\" and on July 29, 1792 \"Cash at Maupin's (5.18.1) on July 11 1792 Captain [Conears?] to Gabriel Maupin..\"[unclear?] for dinner, club, wine, lodging, grog are listed by Maupin as paid on July 12th. Maupin kept an ordinary in Williamsburg; [see: House History at Research department C.W. (M.A. Stephenson, March 1968)]","40 items","21 items","21 items","12 items","55 items","50 items","21 items","12 items","55 items: Foreign agents, local suit, ship captains accounts, invoices of sloop Industry and David and George, Portsmouth, repairs to ships (nail maker, blackmaker, iron work), invoices for lumber, scantling, shingles, food furnished ships (ship bread, rum, beef, etc.)","(Captain John Cox)","Arrival of your ship Portsmouth. Wishes staves, cedar hoards, oak timbers for the whole boats and tarpons. Wishes tobacco; Brandy or gin will not be allowed to go into your country but in casks upward of 90 gallons. Which type of brandy and cognac will Blow like? Will send price current from time to time.","Over 50 items.","\"A committee of the inhabitants of Petersburg assembled on Wednesday to devise some measure to prevent the communication of the Small Pox from Richmond, and they have resolved on planning a smoke house at Pocahontas to have every person from Richmond smoked before they are admitted into town..\" Gives prices current.","Discusses war with Portugal and Spain and consequent fall in prices","Re: tobacco delivered to Port-au-Prince","Re: shipping Blow tobacco at Kemp's Warehouse on the Piankatank","List of 15 hogsheads of tobacco for sloop Experience","Ships Blow hering, shad and tar","Sends 32 hhds tobacco","Gives prices current in list for tobacco and turpentine, deerskins, tar and rice","Re: Buying ship with Blow; son going to Virginia to be in business there, gives current prices of tobacco, turpentine, etc. Tobacco sales down 1/3 in France by National Assembly orders.","States that Donald \u0026 Burton have failed. He and Mr. Lamb, book keeper for Donald \u0026 Burton, will form a joint business. Asks for Blow's business with them. Lamb \u0026 Younger are insurance workers, also.","Bills of laden (12), wages","\"…There never was such distress in this kingdom amongst the commercial people as at this time prevails…I think very few will be able to ship goods the coming fall for their correspondents. Tobacco is very low and hardly any sale. A cargo of (??) Virginia Tobacco has lately been sold at 1¾, wheat 6/6, tar 21/[unclear], turpentine 12/ct\"","Offers to collect debts for Blow","Gives London exhange and needs","Gives prices current in Cadiz and exchange in London, Amsterdam and Paris; gives money valuations also","Discusses prices and general trade conditions","Sends bill for goods desired","Virginia Coffee House","Letter and copy","50 miscellaneous bills.","89 items.","Re: Collections for Blow","Re: Price current for Antigua Rum","Re: cask of chewing tobacco sent him for sale","\"The embargo will cease after the 25th of this month. The resolution to continue it after that time was rejected by a large majority yesterday..\"","Re: Blow \u0026 Baker's judgment vs. Henry Banks","Suits of Baker \u0026 Blow, judgments, etc.","\"…M. Lee has rented your old store house to a M. Dudgin, a baker is building a very large oven in the back yard adjoining the old kitchen on the [run?]. Your carriage is now all ready, it is a nice one and I hope will please Mrs. Blow","Re: Relationship between J. Boyce and T. Thompson Jr., dissolving partnership","Orders 40 lb. of West India Cotton and some salt","Sending corn from Tower Hill, to Blow via Cabin Point and River","87 pieces.","111 pieces.","Re: Lot in Petersburg of Blow's","Gives current prices","Gives current prices","Note the N.B.","Gives current prices","Re: his debts to Blow under firm name of \"Fort \u0026 Nicholson\"","Prices current","Prices current","Prices current","Bill of Laden and earthenware","Re: Merchant, Mr. Smith, who is coming to Virginia to settle","Re: Thomas Thompson has died; Re: Blow's business with Thompson","\"The troop of Cavalry of Petersburg, marched on Saturday and about 160 militia and now going on daily from the different countries that come through here, the result of this business is very much to be feared will end in some thing that will be shocking to human nature…\"","Order for goods (dress materials)","Returning to England","Re: Th. Thompson's estate","Mr. Thompson, Jr., arrived safely; Executors of T. Thompson, Jr. will give up the trade entirely, so partnership between him and you will be closed as early as possible","Re: T. Thompson's estate","Says great Britain will pay for all injustices which Americans have suffered by the West Indies cruisers: make your just claim for loss suffered by the capture of your vessels. Do not doubt but that you'll be reimbursed for loss; discusses his and Blow's business connections and Thompson's son's business affairs in Virginia","Invoices of Richard Blow's. 50 items","Refers to French American difficulties at present; Thompson's estate affairs not favorable; great demand for middle grade tobacco","J. Strange, Manchester to Richard Blow, Portsmouth","Price current list","Prices current listed","\"Captain Harrison of the Fort was shot last night by Lt. Willson in a duel\"","Prices current given","Prices current given","British cruisers have orders to bring in every ship of whatever nation loaded with Provisions bound to France;... a great number of Americans are amongst but Commissioners appointed to purchase and to pay for the same instantly…","On sea 38 days, cargo damaged","Gives genealogy of kinship of Drews, Hines and Blows.","Repairs for Portsmouth dwelling","Repairs for Portsmouth dwelling","13 pieces","Invoices and receipts paid by Richard Blow to Lamb \u0026 Younger, London, and to local tradesmen in Norfolk (50 pieces) see: Jacob Andrews, Norfolk, silversmith, for ½ dozen, tea spoons and a tea canister","43 pieces.","Benjamin Waller, Williamsburg, agent, for firm Abram Newman of London and John Grayson of Petersburg, Virginia, representing the firm of Davison \u0026 Newman, London, Executors of Benj. Waller, paid to attorneys for firm £ 1325 pounds and £2587.18 pounds - Va. currency in April 1779","Re: Henry Carleton's debt to Blow \u0026 Barksdale, Pitch Landing, 1781; [Anderson was bookkeeper for firm then]","Sent salt, lemons, china and oranges to Blow","Is sending over in the Rebecca a very famous horse, Dare Devil, property of John Hoomer of Virginia","Dare Devil, Hoomer's horse, arrived safe in Virginia","\" I hear you have married Miss Wright..\"","General conditions","3 horses sent by Lamb \u0026 Younger to his father on Eliza;  give M. Lawson of Williamsburg and father information about this","Tobacco very high here","Current prices","Re: a fire which destroyed storehouse of Blow's, which Nash had rented. Mrs. Marks occupies the remaining house left of Blow's; wishes to continue renting it","Gives current prices","Re: Blow's and Barksdale's foreign business, collections, etc.","Received 5 hogsheads of tobacco from Tower Hill  overseer, entire crop","Writes for red birds; sends silk to Mrs. Blow","\"America must be reaping immense advantage from the war that is going on in Europe\"","Current prices","Re: purchase of a good vessel; condition uncertain due to war. Does not think good time to increase foreign trade","Ship Louise bringing cargo of salt to City Point in exchange for tobacco","Business [unclear?]","116 pieces.","Scammel was part owner with Blow of a store at Tower Hill [see Blow Family Papers, W\u0026M Library, Special Collections Research Center]","230 pieces","Re: settlement of Carolina business and also those for conveyance of the lot to John Baird and Jamestown","Re: collecting for Blow rent on Petersburg Storehouse and house, and recovering debts owed to Blow; current prices listed","Re: debt he owes for rent","Re: estate of Thompson","Re: purchase of ship Moses Myers by Strange \u0026 Blow","Re: rent of Blow's houses in Petersburg","Re: Brig Moses Myers","Re: Deed from Blow for Petersburg lots and houses","Re: Collection for Blow \u0026 Barksdale business","Edwin Fort, Petersburg, to Richard Blow, Portsmouth","Edwin Fort, Petersburg, to Richard Blow, Portsmouth","Re: Th. Thompson's Estate","Discusses foreign wars and politics in France; not in favor of the Moses Myers brig sent out to Dunkirk now; perilous situation","\"..enclosed you have a Deed of trust from M. John Baird Jr. to you which he wishes to execute to secure the payment of his bond to you..\"","…would like to have the name pedigree of Mr. Burwells horse","Wishes stud horses sent to his place, Chalmeria, Dinwiddie County, by way of Suffolk and Petersburg, understands a groom and ferrier are with the house; avoid all ferries","Wish Blow to get him the pedigree of horse Traveller and also name and pedigree of Mr. Burwell's horse","A vessel has arrived from London at Norfolk and has brought two stud horses shipped by Mr. Barksdale for M. Strange","Re: Thompsons settlement of estate","To collect debt owed by Anderson since 1795","Baird buys lots from Blow in Petersburg on Brick House Run","12 pieces","Brig Moses Myers, Sloop Industry, Sloop Rebecca; German Ships; 50 pieces)","54 pieces","Over 100 pieces","Naval stores","Refers to war conditions and settlements abroad","Gives current prices","Bad news from abroad","Has rented Blow's orchards","Re: settlement of Father's debts","Re: Baker and Blow's business—debts owed them and bonds given","\"…I have at last made sale of Blow \u0026 Barksdale's land in Charlotte for £ 1000 pounds","Has sold Brig Moses Myers to Freeland","Re: execution papers re Nicholson of Cabin Point for Blow","Re: sale of his tobacco","Re: damaged tobacco","Thomas, Industry, Moses Myers, Galliat-a-Maria, Fox, Stafford, Mill River","Henry Urquhart, Wilmington North Carolina to Wm. Barksdale+1719:1724","List of 24 hogsheads of tobacco on board of the Harmony for Norfolk to Blow","Re: San Domingo Business","Sending naval stores","Shipping garden seeds to Blow","Captain of ship bound to Port-au-Prince","Re: buying salt","Re: buying salt","Re: salt from Isle of May and his warehouse for storing the salt is good","Re: order from Blow for a rolling mill for a Goldsmith's work; will send later; other business between them","Re: sale of David \u0026 George (ship), Bills of lading sent; have sold tobacco and beeswax of Blow's; poor market; Georgia cotton is high and sugar and coffee equally as high","Industry arrived at Falmouth-sent her to Hull","Fort \u0026 Barksdale will send cargo of tobacco, flour, etc. to San Domingo; asks Blow to secure proper vessel for them","Sending 1 bale of woolens (£ 133.2) for Norfolk","Newspapers being sent to Blow. \"You will find much news and the state of Public Affairs in Europe; great events is looked for shortly\"","Re: Blow's insurance on buildings; request a copy of Blow's policy \"Tobacco market perfectly flat\"","Business with Blow; for tobacco and brandy","List of good shipped to Blow aboard Jennie; cargo for West Indies","Cargo of $7000 sent aboard Jennie for West Indies; invoice listed","Re: settlement with Blow for damaged tobacco and hominy","Re: estate settlement of Moore's","A list of bonds, notes, and securities due to the Estate of Th. Thompson put into the hands of Mr. Copeland","Sending invoices and bills of lading for woolens, etc. Could not ship guns without permission of this Government which could have cost more than the value; sending earthenware","Would like to rent rooms belonging to Blow's store, \"for the accommodation of about half a dozen particular acquaintances.\" Would like Blow's \"young gentlemen\" to board with her","Account of sales for tobacco and beeswax","Accounts for cotton","Re: wines","Re: salt","Re: debts due Blow","Has man who wishes to buy Blow's 100 acres near Petersburg called \"Chicken Quarter\" will give £ 55; invoice of timber sent","Blow elected Director of the Bank of U.S., Norfolk office","Re: settlement of father's estate","Current price list","Dudley was nephew of Mrs. Lee Hall","Re: suspicion that his aunt was poisoned","List of articles sent by sloop for Mr. Barksdale's trip abroad 11 packages in all.","Son has sailed for England","Wm. West is to build a house at Old Place (Blow's father's home in Southampton) for Richard Blow, how large must it be?","\"All of Mr. Barksdale's furniture and etc. was sold off by Haxall on Thursday last; and at prices enormously high; the sales will exceed the original cost of the property\"","\"..our sales in September amounts to 124 pounds, 30 pounds cash\"","\"..Ship Moses Myers has been taken on her return from Madeira, retaken and carried into St. Kitts which has entirely frustrated the views that were entered into for her immediately going back with an assorted cargo…and I regret you will be disappointed of the fine old wines..\"","Son John has returned from London; 37 day passage","Opinion of political situation between France, Austria, England, and Denmark and business repercussions as result. Reported that Blow's Ship Portsmouth has been detained in England.","Is renting warehouse to Mr. [John] Halt.","Discusses international situation; England's problems, etc. Is moving his store to Bolling Brook Street; gives current prices for tobacco and etc.","Re: his father's estate and collections","Discusses uprising of enslaved person Gabriel (\"slave insurrection\")","Refers to setting up business at Surry; will get Mr. McIntosh's building","\"Late news from abroad; England and Denmark will not [rupture?]; will send ship Louisa out soon..\"","Brand and corn meal being sent to Blow on the Hannah and Enterprize also tobacco","Importations this year very large","On way to canal to get shingles","Importation considerable; back country merchants will not buy anything of any consequence; desires salt, now worth 22/6 a sack and 4/3 loose per bushel","Gives prices current","Had shipment of gloves valued; sending some to Blow; doubts if they can sell well; discusses salt market.","Re; Salt and spices","Sending tobacco for sale in Clarissa; wishes wine bought for him","Schooner Eira from Norfolk brought news of death of his father; schooner Augusta brought letter from Blow. Thinks M. Goodwin very improper person to administer father's estate. Brother William may wind up estate in Virginia, if not, asks Blow to administer. Remit all collections to mother; George Leckie, London, sending turtle andBox of oranges to Blow as present","Ship Mississippi brought salt from Liverpool; Is shipping tobacco to Blow by sloop Mill River","Re: shipping him flour and staves","Re: shipping of tobacco ahead; gloves he has are hard to unload on merchants; William Barksdale in England","Accounts current (Blow \u0026 Barksdale, June 23, 1800) and others, Bonds for duties on ships, Prom. Notes, bills of lading, receipts","see Folder 2 also","Foreign mostly","Dudley was a nephew of Dr. Hall. Had a small grocery store","Re: seizure of the Charles Carter by French privateer and uncertainty of the Mary Hilton","Wishes his 350 or 400 hogheads of Indian meal shipped to England as a better market than western ports. Was priced at 12/6 [Stg?] per bushel and flour quoted at 120 per Bushel. Tobacco very dull here. \"I have no doubt that France will capture all neutral vessels they can that are loaded with provisions for England.\" Gives current prices of flour, bacon, hogs.","Wishes salt for the Indian meal he has sent to Blow for sale","Re: Bankrupt, Jesse Brown - Refers to \"Master George (Blow) at Bellfield (Academy)\" [Bellfield is now Emporia. There was a school there which George Blow attended. See Blow Family Papers Index, M. Stephenson]","Is building a schooner for the West Indies","Conditions of markets local and abroad","Using Blow's Brig Almira to send his tobacco to Falmouth and Dunkirk or Havre (both in France); Wishes brig to come to City Point to load; gives current prices","Wishes to go to Scotland; asks Blow about passage","Ship Washington loading at Harrison's Bar near here","Contract for ship Washington for load for Falmouth","Good news from Europe related to war there; Mr. Barksdale in England gives condition of market for tobacco there, in France and Holland.","Sales in April amounted to £ 140, £ 36 cash","Loading Almira for Dunkirk or Havre, or Rotterdam, on Blow's terms, all load to go to Mr. Barksdale for sale","Re: shipments of tobacco abroad, current prices noted","Tobacco accounts","Tobacco accounts","Re: 2 horses and a mare sent from abroad to Hoomes in care of Blow, Horses to arrive in the Chesapeake","Exchange at par; tobacco prices dull","\"We have this moment received intelligence that preliminaries of peace between this country and France were signed on the 1st. Inst. What will be the effects with the commercial world we are not prepared to say..\"","Several arrivals of foreign ships at City Point","Exchange only 1 per cent under par in New York and really as high in Philadelphia and Baltimore","Invoice of 24 hogshead of tobacco from Dixon's warehouse","Sending Blow 16 hogshead of tobacco on Neptune on account of Col. Burwell (Carter's Grove). Send the German linens on board the Nancy to Col. Burwell","Re: Col Nathaniel Burwell's tobacco. \"The remainder of the tobacco shall be sent you from the College W. House as soon as a craft can be obtained.\" \"N.B. I send you four hogshead of tobacco marked and [unclear?] as [unclear?] the property of Matthew Anderson of Williamsburg which he wishes shipped to Messrs Davis Stephenson \u0026 Co. (London)…if not to Messrs Lamb \u0026 Young..\"","Re: debt owed by Godwin to Leckie","Introducing Mr. Somerville of Somerville \u0026 Halliday, New York","Mr. Galigo wishes to charter ship Washington if you have not disposed of her","Sending tobacco to go to London via ship Washington","Thinking of returning to England as has closed all business in Richmond; flour market here good; let me hear of the flour shipped","Shipping tobacco on ship Mill Run to be sent to Liverpool: will you attend to this?","Is collecting debts owed to Blow, Tobacco very dull here at 27/meal and flour at high prices","Hear brig Betsy en route to Jamaica; would like Blow to ship his flour to Kingston?","Re: shipping of tobacco on brig Polly, schooner William for London","Re: attempt to sell his ship at anchor at Blow's warehouse in Norfolk","Re: Blow's taking over Brown, Rives \u0026 Co.'s ships for Leeth and other ports","Re: Blow's help in getting cargo for England, current prices","Enclosed bill of lading for 58 hogsheads of tobacco per schooner William","Re: collecting Blow's acts for him","Enclosed bill of lading for 79 hogheads of tobacco for Leeth","Re: conditions in New York for discounting notes","Re: shoe leather and flour barrels needed","Listing ships carrying 310 hogheads tobacco abroad for firm: Mary Hatton, Hooper, Harriet, William.","Asking Blow to send his tobacco to Lamb \u0026 Younger, London","November sales at store amounted to 354 pounds £74 cash. Out of sugar; Mr. West (overseer) wishes to be paid for his last year's wages; says T. Gray is pushing him for payment for land","Re: London goods shipped to Taliaferro via Blow","Announcing loss of the ship Charlotte Walton in Dunkirk harbor; all perrished. Mr. Barksdale had written him of this; gives prices of flour and tobacco","Tobacco sent for Lamb \u0026 Younger to Blow; the brig Delight has also hogsgead of corn, meal, [beans?]; I need 44 new flour barrels of you","Prices higher because of state of things in Europe, Inflation may increase if seasons are not good","Current business statement","Re: tobacco to be shipped abroad","Re: seizure of brig Morris Myers in Nova Scotia; asks Blow's advice about insurance of cargo (London?); cargo was sold; should we prosecute the Appeals?","Re: estate of his father, wishes family bible","Expecting ship from Ireland soon; wishes cargo for it, vessel about 250 tons","Current prices","Re: sale of tar and turpentine","Has purchased a pair of mill stones for my friend Gen. Henry See, shipped on board a vessel of Mr. David Anderson of Petersburg. Please send them up the Potomac to Gen. See, Westmoreland County.","Has canvas, tar and turpentine for sale","Bills of lading for wines","Wishes to sell pork made by John D. White of Carolina, inspected in full salt but not pickled; 600 + land","Re: his tobacco lost by sinking ship","Re: sale of his skins","Re: rum","Can't sell gloves","Business in shipping and current prices","Gen. Lee wishes the Mill stones to be landed at Stratford three miles above Blackstones Island. Taylor has stone steps from city of Washington being sent down to him via Blow's vessel.","Asks Blow to ship a couple dozen hams to London, 1 dozen for Mr. Barksdale and 1 dozen for Mr. A. Donald, an old friend. Wishes bacon and hams for personal use.","Is financially ruined and will have to take bankruptcy; asks advice of Blow","Wishes to sell 15,000 lbs (pounds) of cured bacon and hams which are salpetered","Tobacco [unclear?] may get up to 5 ½ or 6 dollars","Re: his shipments abroad","Asks about price of beeswax and cheese","Re: sale of his schooners to pay his debts","Brown, Rives, \u0026 Co., Richmond, to Richard Blow, Portsmouth","Flour has fallen; tobacco [transient?]","Cannot sell gloves which Blow sent him; might try Charleston, but New York would be better market","Store sales in February were £ 120 pounds, £ 30 cash","Re: tobacco shipments abroad","Thanks him for sending hams to London for him, also for flour and corn forwarded to him","Old Tobacco is worth $ 7 or $ 8; send Lees to Philadelphia; other to go to England; better to send in 2 ships as risk is less.; fill in with corn and Indian meal.","Re: vast acreage of land in Nansemond County surveyed in 1791 and entered in Surveyor's book, Norfolk, in name of James Murdough and Daniel Fisher (20,000 acres). Entry was first made in 1783 with Andrew Stewart, and later Col. Charles Connor; asks Blow to \"have inventory made in the names of Thomas Edmonds and John T. Blow who are the right and only owners of these warrants\"","Re: collection for Blow","Bought sloop Alexander to save debt of Francis Jones","Orders for shipments of tobacco to England","Great demand for grain and flour; have had no sales for gloves","Have shipped by brig Betsy 416 [hbls?] flour to Blow; also have sent 58 [hbls?] by brig Independence. Gives current price list.","Received cheese; wishes price of corn and bacon. Little peach brandy in this neighborhood this year; sales at store were £ 162, £ 54 cash","Gloves (380 dozen) sent to Philadelphia for possible sale; would like coffee, sugar and salt in barter for Indian corn. Send prices for tobacco, flour, mead, corn, rum, brandy, coffee, and sugar. Wishes payment for Barksdale's debt to him for tobacco.","Re: note of Mr. Jones","Sent set of springs for a gigg for Mr. Fort on sloop Sincerity","Is there any demand for Russian goods with you? Expect a ship from the Baltics soon","Re: flour to be exported","Re: sending tobacco to Blow for export","Sending tobacco for shipment on brig Washington to London","Sorry to hear of the loss of brigs Carter and Mary Hylton, hope to go to London soon, peace seems near.","Re: tobacco shipments","Orders for tobacco sent down to go to Cowes, Havre, Dunkirk (France), and Rotterdam via the brig Almira","Re: tobacco for London","Need French brandy and rum; Crops poor, trade dull","Going to London via ship Washington; sending tobacco to Blow","Re: tobacco for ships Nancy and Almira","Tobacco for ship Almira","Re: tobacco for Almira and meal—Blow's plantation tobacco sent to Fort was refused","Wishes permission to send away ship which Blow may charter to Great Britain or Ireland if necessary","Re: problems about his sailing for England","Tobacco business and shipping","Re: illness of his mother (a sister of Richard Blow) Nancy is Rob Hines wife and child, George","Re: trip abroad and tobacco sent for shipment","Re: Ships' cargoes for Europe","Re: Cargoes for Europe","Every cellar full of water due to late rains","273 hhds by ship Almira already shipped","Wishes 100 hhds herrings","Tobacco by sloop Ranger for Almira","Tobacco by Ranger for Almira gloves for your store","Refers to Davis warehouse, Petersburg; sending tobacco for shipment","Tobacco bound for Orient via ship Antelope","Get passage to London for Thomas Leckie; wishes hams sent to friends Lamb \u0026 Younger, London","\"Our ship Venus arriving; will you get cargo for Ireland, England or France. Prefer Liverpool; can take staves.\"","\"Our ship Venus is a ship of 250 tons, 5 years old, has accommodations for passengers and sails well\"","Sloop Dispatch, Capt. Ash, bringing 26 hhds tobacco which Blow will ship according to manifest; detailed directions with tobacco marks ES, EF, W, RB","Re: tobacco shipments","Wishes 5 tons of logwood and 2 tons of lignum vitae to City Point, wishes logwood for ship Louisa, also.","Re: ship Almira whereabouts; lemons sent to Tower Hill. Tobacco, wheat and flour market very dull","Orders coffee, sugar, rum, oil, molasses","Barksdale wishes logwood by ship Louisa; Mr. Blow at Tower Hill","Takes out insurance for Blow at Phoenix Fire Insurance Office; surprised that Blow does not pay his overdue debt to them.","\"The Coopers left Tower Hill some days ago; they have some barrels to make at the old place, then they set off for Norfolk\"","Sending 22 hogsheads…","Hope Col. Carter's crop from York River has reached you. Hope Col. Burwell's from Rappahannock as well as the tobaccos from Carter's Grove are down. Buy pipes of wine for us.","Ship Nancy in from London","Hear his horses have arrived","Re: collection of debts due him","Re: Ships Almira and Venus belonging to Hathaway, Howes \u0026 Russell enroute to [unclear?] and Dunkirk","Blow owes them £ 1216.19.0; no insurance has been received from Blow's ship David \u0026 George","Account: £ 3593.8.0 ¾ (1800-1802)","Itemized lists of goods furnished £ 205.3.9 ¾","9 items","Desires Blow's foreign accounts shared by him","Accounts due Richard Blow","List of tobacco consigned to Blow, Norfolk","Struck by lightening from France to Virginia; repairs necessary listed","Repairs and disbursements","Sending Blow barrel staves by brig, about 250,000.","[Burwell had lived at Carter's Gove near Williamsburg before moving to Carter Hall]","Asks Blow to send up a cargo of logwood and [2 bbhs?] Rum","Latest letter from Europe gives a very unfavorable account of tobacco, prices here have fallen","Danish ship Ferendchaff[?] arrived at City Point yesterday from Dunkirk (France); will take logwood in cargo, tobacco prices low in France","Re: an unsettled account between Hussey and A. Wiscort \u0026 Aug. Derenville, merchants in New Castle, New Kent County [Derenville was a Merchant in Williamsburg: see also: CWF research department]","Hines gives consent to have her [daighter Patsy] inocculated for small pox. [Background information: Hines was a nephew of Blow. Hine's daughter, Patsy was living with Blow and going to school there.]","Gives list of current prices there; wishes Blow to give him letters of introduction to merchants in different parts of France, Spain, England and Holland. Armistead is sending his ship over there in trade","Re: store and plantation affairs","Re: tobacco sold Blow","Re: accounts for logwood and tobacco","Re: freight rates to Dunkirk and other ports","Part owner of ship Washington; wishes Blow to get cargo for ship to foreign ports","Sending Blow 4000 staves","SendingBox of books, send to Suffolk","Re: his problems with shipping","Re: ships Charles Carter and [Friendchoff?]","62 hhds tobacco aboard ship Washington","Cotton and wheat crop destroyed by hail storm","Many accounts owing to store cannot pay anything to Blow at present. We owe about $300 for pork we bought last winter","Orders from Blow for furniture to be made: mahogany enough for chairs and a sofa","Has just heard that a declaration of war has taken place between Great Britain and France; it appears that Louisiana and all the country west is ceded to the U.S. (Mailed from Baltimore)","Re: Hall Suit","Re: cargo of the Washington","Re: sale of tobacco","Math. Anderson of Williamsburg has sent down 4 hhds of tobacco for your care, please ship to London in British Vessel","Ships Martha Bland and the Lovely Lass are now loaded at City Point and bound for England via Norfolk, business very dull here","Sending Blow 194 pieces of bacon and 200 + 2 hhds of Indian meal and 1 [unclear?] flour. Send me store ware, mostly butter pots, also a set of bedstead screens","Crops injured by wet weather; Mr. West (overseer) needs about fifteen [unclear?]; trade dull; our sales for 3 months only £ 500 out of which there was only about £ 90 cash. Refers to \"Old Place\" in Southampton County [owned by Blow's father, Scammel, and now property of Blow]","Re: various ships available for shipping and tobacco abroad","Sailing for Nassau in ten days","Sending tombstone which I ask to be put over my father's grave; I sail for Halifax and England soon","Send shoe makers and oil to grease leather, tacks, hammer awls, etc., and cotton and wool cards","Wishes aid in taking his ship Almira to sea bound for Livernick, Ireland","Wishes barrel staves","Refers to \"Aunt Hall\" and calls Hall \"Uncle\"","Going to west Indies with 100 hbls of corn","Re: debt which Talbot Godwin owes Blow","Wishes Blow to sell his ship for him at $600","Receipts, bills for staves, tobacco, salt, harness, naval stores; Invoices; Legal Summons; Bills of Lading; Tower Hill Store Account (1801-1802) £ 5036.17.9 ¼","Receipts, bills for staves, tobacco, salt, harness, naval stores; Invoices; Legal Summons; Bills of Lading; Tower Hill Store Account (1801-1802) £ 5036.17.9 ¼","3 pieces","Tobacco Warehouse listings; Stud horse desired from England, Ship accounts.","Have received 10,000 lb of pork this season and only 1 hhd of tobacco; no cash worth sending","Re: insurance of ship Dauphin and other insurance","Re: escape of an enslaved person (\"escaped negro\")","acknowledges payment of $10.00","Re: debts and notes owed him and hopes that Blow can lend him money","May be willing to buy Blow's stack of goods which he had offered him a while back; Mr Lee will look them over and determine value etc.","Re: bargaining of above terms, etc.","Announcing Benson, Cropper \u0026 Benson, Corn Merchants","Discussion of visit to Brandon","E: Market conditions in France: Indigo is in demand, market favorable; tobacco market good; no demand for wood, pitch or tar","Goods, invoice; Shoes £ 246.17","Willing to give mortgages on goods in store for security","Re: his credit","Assembly extended the market land to be leased for 99 years","A candidate for House in Virginia Assembly","Re: bond for enslaved persons (\"negroes\")","Re: provisions asked for ship Parkman","Letter regarding the 'sale' of enslaved people.","Sailing soon with 15,000 bu. wheat. Wishes Harris, the baker, to furnish ship bread.","Wishes to be appointed insurance inspector for ship coming into port, asks Blow's support","Wishes ship for conveying 2,500 bushels of wheat at once","The Eliza has arrived; tobacco market good as [scarce?]","Re: cargo of corn and a ship furnished by Blow for Bahamas. Return cargo to be cane, apples and turtle (?)","Brother wishes to go to West Indies. He wishes pay for staves and tobacco if sold.","Re: collections to be made for him by Blow [Swain was a Quaker]","Trade slow, collections poor","Re: price for 15,000 barrel staves sent to Blow for sale; wishes current prices on tobacco and staves, white hominy corn and other corn","Sends his wheat from Dunkirk (N.C.) to Walker Town, about 10 or 12 miles) by land and little more by water. Is satisfied with this mode of conveyance.","Explains navigation up river as far as Walker Town for vessels of 100 or 150 tons; wishes Blow to send ship for his wheat; has the Ann arrived in London?","Has 4 enslaved carpenters ( \"valuable negro carpenters\") for 'sale' ($500 each)","Discusses prospect of buying horse Diamond, is disappointed in Pegasus, he is a bad foal getter and not much thought of in England. Heard a horse called [Pipaten?], mother to Trumpeter, has produced successful horses lately; also [Warten?] or [Sementan?] can be purchased for a moderate sum according to M. Crews to Mr. Drew. Get in touch with Mr. Barksdale (in London). I wish a horse of good size and very beautiful.","Received account sales of 2 hhds tobacco sold you from 41.17.7 pounds, Norfolk Store is debited with---problem of Collections suits?","Will send ship of assorted cargo to Tobego; corn plentiful on the Roanoke (river)","5 hhds tobacco received from James Scammel; sending down","Wishes ship for West Indies voyage","Leaving for voyage","Captain Thomas Bonner sailing in Joseph of Edenton for Tobago; Assorted cargo","Re: sale of naval stores","Sending brig of 150 tons for loading with barrel staves for Ireland or Liverpool","Unsettled state of Europe makes uncertain and dull market. Current price list given (wheat, flour, tobacco, tar, turpentine, staves, wool, and logwood)","Suit against Leonard at next Southampton Court. Paid Col. Maclin for young George Blow's schooling £ 20.10; charged to Norfolk Store","Wine for him from Madeira by ship Virginia, asks Blow to send to Alexandria; send bill to him.","Have parcel of Gray's Creek tobacco; price at Norfolk? Lists pounds of tobacco at Gray's Creek and Low Point. Asks price of brown sugar, coffee, molasses, and [unclear?] sugar","Have red oak staves, white oak [unclear?] and 12,000 shingles on way to Blow. Wishes peach brandy and price of apple cider and molasses","Has received counterfeit bank notes, information as to what to do","Re: 3 French enslaved people (\"Negroes\") brought from Hispaniola against law and now in jail at Norfolk; to be returned at expense of French who claim them","Indenture between Louis Marshall of 1st part, Jeremiah Andrews of 2nd part and Richard Blow of 3rd part and trustee for the other parties. Deed of Trust by Marshall of price of property leased from Anthony Walke in 1793, to Blow","[Blow was Dudley's uncle; Battery may be in Matthews County]","Re: current prices","Re: staves","Re: rent for his house and enslaved person (\"Negro\") for year","Re: delivery of staves","[See: Page's letter of July 9, re: French enslaved persons from Hispanola]","Re: brandy made and barrels for same","Sending Ship Fortitude to Blow, wishes Blow to get cargo of flour or tobacco for England and Ireland for her. Wishes ship to go at once, gives agents names at each British Port to which his cargo should be consigned","Re: injunction of B \u0026 B","Announcing his commission business and offering services","Wishes vessel for Falmouth","Re: arrival of his imported horse; [See letter of April 25, 1803 about horse]","\"Agreement with Thomas Wallace relative to bringing horses from England in 1803.\" Names of horses were Citizen and Clown, Wallace was the groom.","[Nephew of Blow]","Re: Blow's renewal of insurance policy at Phoenix office, Premium of £ 18.15.","Re: Mrs. Boothe, widow's dower and [div.?] of enslaved persons (\"Negroes\") between Hutchings and Edwards, commissioners appointed formerly, who neglected to allot dower: one is now dead and two have left the state. Please have commissioners appointed for my guardian; suggests Wm. E. Brodnax \u0026 Sterling Ruffin \u0026 Hutchings will appoint two for himself. Dr. John Claiborne and Tho. [unclear?], Jr. may be chosen if H. has no objections.","Re: cargoes","Re: land in Dismal Swamps alleged to be property of Robt. Craig of Manchester (England), adjacent Col. Newton's","\"The canal road is in such order as you may ride to the end of [unclear?] Contract\"","Re: opening of canal road","Re: hiring additional enslaved persons (\"negroes\") so that the Canal and road can be opened with ease this summer","Re: idea of taking on cargo of staves for Falmouth and possibly England. Wishes Blow to furnish beef, pork and bread for his ship","Cannot furnish pitch; resin is priced at 30/","Re: his ships off for Falmouth and Cork; what can Blow offer in way of ships?","Re: cargo of ship Kingston and prospects of his ship out of New York taking in tobacco at Norfolk","Wishes Blow to charter a vessel at once for Cork, they will send down tobacco, pitch, resin, white oak staves for cargo","Re: A horse arrived for Messrs [Caine?] \u0026 Ray; how to care for it and where to deliver","Refers to yellow fever raging in New York","Re: horse bought for him by Mr. Barksdale in England and problem of payments for it","Asks about cargo for sea, wishes tobacco and staves","Has 300 [unclear?] of pork for sale; grain crop on the Roanoke very good. Tar and Turpentine plentiful. Ship Mariah Jones at Barbados will return with salt by November. Then to load up with grain and staves for foreign ports.","Asks Blow to ship his tobacco to Barksdale in England","Re: price of a saddle sent to Blow","Re: cargo of staves on Little William","Send personal items of late Leckie to son","Sales account current: \"Mr. Adams will finish stilling room, only 10 bbls of Brandy made this year. It takes 10 bbls cider to make 1 bbl brandy. Hands [workers] are getting in fodder and making bricks. Have paid Wm West [overseer] $100, debited to Norfolk Store","Re: Collecting debt owed him by Dudley","Wishes $ 90 in U.S. notes sent by Mrs. Gray","Re: Horse Clown bought from abroad to be sent for by Statt, groom and Peter to take care of horse in travel","Re: cargo of staves and price for Ireland","Re: settling of account of Talbot Godwin","Re: horse Citizen which he bought for Gen. Carney; hope it has landed and is on its way to Carolina as I shipped on board the Gosport to your wharf; \"I am glad to hear George (Blow) is doing so well at the Williamsburg Colledge [College of William \u0026 Mary]. I always admired the Colledge as all the young men brought (out) there of late years, leave the Colledge new firebrands in politics\"","Re: note of Ambrose Dudley","Invoice of shoes for Grillet \u0026 Bell to Richard Blow, Norfolk","Wishes sacks, molasses, sugar, and coffee in exchange for lampblack and butter","Re: business difficulties of Lamb \u0026 Younger; has sent a horse names Citizen for Gen. Carney to Blow","Look out for Mr. Strange's furniture; he leaves Liverpool around 10 August in The Fame; send on to Petersburg c/o Mr. Pallak","Lamb \u0026 Younger, London, ceased business","Re: Ships Kingston and Nansuch and trade","Sending naval stores wanted to City Point","Will sell his 2 lots in Gosport to pay his debt but wants $3000 for them. Willing to sell his military lands also; signed note for George Wilson for brother's debt.","Wish to wagon by bacon from here to Suffolk and thence by water to Norfolk. Will put up hams, shoulders and midlings; Baltimore may be a good market or Alexandria. Expect Blow to take consignments","Letter for trustees of Lamb \u0026 Younger, London, or their trustees if they are dissolved; would like wine, sherry and bbl whiskey","Hope to pay Blow what they owe him","Re: trip to Georgia, would like to take some enslaved persons (\"slaves\") to help pay expenses. Refers to Mrs. Blow as his aunt","Invoice of goods sent us from Norfolk Store, £ 109.0.10. Newspapers come regularly once a week; tobacco market poor. Will go to the Old Place [Southampton] soon to see how things go there.","Current prices","Re: Business difficulties","Applying for position in office of Discount and Deposit, Norfolk","Re: A horse which he wishes Mr. Barksdale [London] to buy for him","Wishes consignments of tobacco and cotton from Blow","Refers to Mr. West [overseer at Old Place] and Mr. Adams [overseer at Tower Hill] their crops and prospects, etc. Burning bricks","Current prices","Has 300 or more barrels for sale","Little in shipping due to uncertainty of invasion of England","Wishes wines; the Antelope has been chartered for continent would you like space for cargo?","Corn crop in; bricks burning; trade dull","Re: business of barrel staves","Has crab cider for sale, what price will Blow pay? Also, gives prices for brandy, new corn, peas and tobacco.","Reed (groom), has brought horse Archduke; arrived at Blow's from abroad. Reed wishes Blow to employ him to go to England and bring back horses. Write at once your decision; prices of horses have risen as of late in England","Have 7000+ lbs. of pork, no tobacco","[Administrator of father's estate]","Re: payment for Citizen, the horse imported from England for him through Blow \u0026 Barksdale; Citizen is highly praised and valued by many: \"He is as springy as any lady on a dancing room and cutts as many capers.\" Hopes Mr. Barksdale will send him a mare from which he can breed racers for his children.","Re: payment of debt and security for his friends","Sending 78 hhds of tobacco to Blow","Sending staves and peas for sale—wish salt and sugar","Received from Richard Blow [Adm. of Alex. Leckie Sr.'s estate], personal articles, etc.","[Richard Blow, Agent]","Description of cargo, ports of call in US and Europe","Cargo of tobacco for France","Cargo of flour to London","Cargo of tobacco to Falmouth, England and Hamburg","Cargo of tobacco to Falmouth","On board ships [Inn___?] and Dundas for Virginia; Personal effects","Cargo for Ireland","Adjustment for loss of David \u0026 George","Account with Richard Blow $16,966.34","3056.19.5 ¾ [John Patterson, surviving partner after Capt. Brown's death]","…at time of Captain Brown's Death £ 4918.19.3","1790-1796….£ 3585.10.8 ½; Balance due the G. Store… £ 7577.5.11","Re: Privateer Moses Myers taken and carried to Halifax, Nova Scotia. Vice Adm. Court has been reversed here, money in hands of owners in Nova Scotia. Division of money of those entitled now uncertain. \"If brought into court here, I'll pay attention to your interest in the business.\" Flour cheaper here than in Virginia, tobacco holds same price","Refers to the \"bank at this time [seems] to engross and interest the citizens of our Town; we expect it to operate in about ten days","Has received 17 hhds tobacco of N. Burwell's on board the Almira; Insurance taken out","Re: his business arrangements; will not be a partner to [Brown?] or affiliate with Pallak; promise of his business good","Re: Younger's [unclear?] with Brown","\"We are happy to inform you that our house goes on as before\"","Re: Blow's desire to pay a large debt which he owes to Donald \u0026 Burton. Funds in London on account there; Advise.","\"…I like America but as yet I am quite at a loss where to fix...The Baptist's cause here is not very strong although there are two meetings\"","Has prospect of ship proper for shipping tobacco; would Blow be interested in a cargo?","Re: problems arriving from Love's failure to comply with rules for Book of Claims and Barksdale's attempt to clear it for him","Lamb \u0026 Younger, London, has shipped guns for our stores, please deliver them to us","Re: Charter for Snow Concord for London; can fill her cargo","Re: coming to Portsmouth, to establish a tannery. Wishes Blow to assist him and his friend, Crossthwaits, from Keswich, England. Has worked for Mr. Wm. Plume tanner, a short time. [Plume had been in Williamsburg for years prior to going to Portsmouth] Barron knows of a new process for tanning which shortens time; also knows great deal about skinning sheep, etc. [Letter provides great detail on tanning]","Re: claims made by Blow to board of Clairs, London","Re: recovering insurance on building burned in Portsmouth","Discusses how to pay Donald \u0026 Burton, London; has £ 1900 also has £ 500 [Stg?]; payment from Phoenix Ins. Co. which he can add to above sum","Re: sale of his pork","Trade poor, collections poor, wheat sold, bricks being made","Business dull, current prices","Banking arrangements for Blow to pay Donald \u0026 Burton through Dan. Call.","Has received bill of exchange of Macmurdo \u0026 Fisher for £ 1831.5 Stg. on Wm. Barksdale in town of assignees of Donald \u0026 Burton","Re: brick making and crops","Re: [bbls.?] of turpentine in [cypress bbls.?]; bound with white oak, should demand good prices","Re: tobacco shipped","Re: shipment of turpentine and horse Buzzard","Re: pork sent to Blow for sale","Our ship Samuel Jackson with part cargo of staves and bound for Cadiz will come into Hampton Roads for further cargo; will Blow notify him when it arrives and leaves","Flour has advanced and is in demand here, salt and tobacco good. Gives list of hhds of tobacco stored with Richard Blow in Campbell and Wheeley Fire Proof Warehouse","Introducing William Carter, son to Mr. Cater of Shirley, goes to Norfolk to procure passage to a port in France. Mr. Carter has $ 200 which may not be enough for his passage,. if not, will you supply the difference. [This may be the William Carter who attended the College of William \u0026 Mary in 1801]","Re: buying insurance and bank shares","Re: ship Samuel Jackson leaving Ocracock [Ocracoke] Bar for Hampton Roads laden with cargo for Cadiz, Spain","General Affairs at store and conditions of crops","Re: insurance on cargo to Dunkirk","Re: tobacco in storage and prospect of cargo","Could send soon 30 hhds if you ship to London","Asks current price of tobacco","Re: pipe staves on hand for sale","Consign tobacco to Samuel Buchanan of London","Mr. Adams, overseer, has gotten in ¼ of crops of corn and all of hogs; enslaved persons (\"slaves\") sick","Gives Blow's balance and what borrowed","Will Blow get Gaskins to make him ½ dozen table and ½ dozen tea spoons as he made for you with G.M.D. in a cypher on them; refers to \"Aunt Hall\"","\"Copy of papers sent to London, to recover insurance on my houses burned in Norfolk on \"Marketstreet:\" 3 Story Brick house and store burned, warehouse and offices, also. Littleton Tazewell, Notary Public. Home was 35' in length and 29' in breadth, brick, 3 story's high, besides cellars and ganet. Lower store was occupied as a Day Goods Store with mahogany counters; passage below and 4 rooms on 2 story were never completely finished and were strucco (?) and whole house plastered; counting room in read of sd. House was 16' square, 2 stories high with cellar and chimney of brick and completely finished Kitchen in rear of wood, 2 stories high and chimney of brick 20' x '16; smoke (house) 12' square with stove and warehouse shelved and laid out for wholesale store was 30' long and 21' broad, 2 stoves of wood. Value of building prior to fire was $8,939.60 Itemized Estimate of House of Offices to be built given: \"Bricks and Stone Work: $2750\" Scantling, plank and shingles: $1540 Glass, nails, locks: $684 Carpenters Bill: $2770.60 Plastering $926 Painting Bill: $265.00 Total: $8939.60","£ 4030.12 \"amo goods on hand £ 620.6.11 ¾ 90 pct advance £ 558.6.3 1/7 Amo currency articles:£ 425.1.4 Total: £ 5634.6.8 ¼ \"","Bill of measuring the ruins of my buildings $19.12, receipt in full","Bill of house frame and plank [unclear?] of Major John Armstrong for my dwelling and warehouse in Norfolk...$256.75","Wm. Wark, power of attorney for heirs","Petersburg, to New York, $ 80.46; Marine Insurance Office, Norfolk","Sundry Entries","Over 100 items: Bills of lading; Bills of lumber, staves, tar, turpentine; Petty accounts; accounts of ship's captains","Over 100 items: Bills of lading; Bills of lumber, staves, tar, turpentine; Petty accounts; accounts of ship's captains","Over 15 items: Bills of lading; Bills of lumber, staves, tar, turpentine; Petty accounts; accounts of ship's captains","Box 30 has been divided into boxes box 30 A and 30 B.","6 items","33 items","4 items","12 pieces","Includes names of debtors; 7 pieces","over 100 items","109 items","50 items","Box 30 has been divided into boxes box 30 A and 30 B.","Wishes to purchase the horse Buzzard in England thru Mr. Barksdale if possible. Sending 736 [unclear?] of turpentine to pay for him","Sent stud book and sporting magazine for A. Walke by Captain Baird; heard you have had a very severe winter, worst in 25 years","Think I can get horse for your friend in Carolina for about 500 guineas. Oscar is [unclear?] and going to Virginia for Col. Lightfoot; Nat as good a horse as Sir Harry or several others","Asking Blow to send him scrip at once so he can make payment of some shares.","2 enslaved persons (\"slaves\") have escaped","Wishes to buy 700 bu. of salt","Re: collection of debt for Blow (John Nicholas, debtor)","Sundries deliv. by Blow for ship Cracker","Re: to \"Aunt Hall;\" will leave Mathews as soon as land is sold; have advertised in Richmond Enquirer","\"Uncle Wm. Drew suggested that I write you about employment\"","Refers to forwarding papers to M. Madison in Washington, necessary for [past?] port to Dublin. Will ship be able to wait for me 6 or 7 days?","Sending staves","Re: sale of his tobacco and corn","Sending 10 hhds tobacco by sloop Sophia to Blow","[Nears?] staves to fill up his ship when it calls at Norfolk","Cannot supply tobacco for Blow's ship now","Sends bill of laden for 15 hhds tobacco, through Blow to London","Ship America will not come to Norfolk now; for Europe","Tobacco problems","14 hhds tobacco","Refers to debt he owes Dr. Hall, will collect money from Carter Braxton and send to him","Discusses insurance on Blow's houses burned in Norfolk; Mr. Buchanan's displeasure at Blow buying the old ship William, horse Benenborough is for sale at 1000 guineas, inform General (Carney); must have cash before I can buy","Will send turpentine as soon as boat can be found to take it down the river to Plymouth. Have 240 [unclear?]. In looking over racing calendar and stud book see a mare, Penelope got by Trumpetor bred by the Duke of Grattan, foaled in 1798; get Barksdale to purchase her for me; if not, get one of Hutchinson's family of horses, the man that bred Beninborough","Has received Gen. Carney's turpentine on America, do not think he can get either of the horses the General wants","Bill of lading for goods shipped for Col. Hoomes of Bowling Green","Col Hoomes wishes 20 or 30 bbls herrings","Received staves sold for 28 pounds per [hd?] and 14 pounds per bbls, \"Our good friends the English are taking all vessels that are not bound direct to their parts.\"","Has ship; wishes to come to Virginia for freight; ship is new; Advise me.","258 bbls of herrings shipped to Blow","Re: wine to be shipped to him","Will ship turpentine to Blow as soon as weather opens","Re: possible loss of ferry if legislature decides to allow a new ferry to be operated","Re: his debts","\"The money for the capture of the brig Richmond has all been paid.\" Advise who has money","Re: debt he owes, must sell property in Blow's hands","Re: settlements and credits for turpentine and tobacco sold, no chance of getting the two horses, General Carney wants","Bill of Lading for James Strange","Re: legal case against his brother Alex Leckie now in Virginia. Refers to his attorneys in Georgia and Rode Island.","Wishes ½ ton iron, bellows and German [Steel?]","The original Box 31 has been expanded into two boxes as currently described in the finding aid: Box 31 and Box 31 A.","For corn \"being the price per season for the said Waller's young mare being covered by Col. Cary's Horse Daredevil [Williamsburg Data?]","Re: Division of property and debts of Baker \u0026 Blow…","For goods sold him","Asking father to pay Leroy Anderson $60.00","$270 port payment in suit against Blow, Adm. of estate of John Redwood, also a note for $830.33","Wm. Redwood with appear at Raleigh Tavern in Williamsburg for purpose of collecting funds due by suit from Blow","Advises against buying big stock due to world conditions; will send George up to help take inventory; he is in Williamsburg now","1130.51","$ 1838.9.7 ¼ Itemized list of those who owe firm","$ 16010.65 ½","Col Noth Burmell; Robert. C. Burwell; Ph. Burwell; Math. Pape; Robt. Page $196.12.½","Proceed to England and other countries","Proceed to the Baltics","Proceed to Portugal","Father and Son, London, July 9, 1806 (2Boxes of cheese for Lucy Paradise, Williamsburg) Iris Madeira, April 3, 1806 (wines) Jolly Sails, Plymouth NC, June 2, 1806 (shad) Sally Nun, Plymouth NC, June 3, 1806 (shad) Laura, Liverpool (England), July 18, 1806 (merchandise) Dispatch, New York, August 19, 1806 (merchandise) Antelope, Windsor NC, March 13 1806 (tar) John and Avice, River Thames, August 1806 (Merchandise) Eagle, Edenton, October 17, 1806 (sugar, white, oak stoves) Dunfries, London, February 24, 1806 (goods, treasures?) Fairplay, Plymouth NC, April 19, 1806 (hhls, hinings) Antelope, Windsor, NC, March 13 1806 (tar) Anne, Windsor NC, October 28, 1806 (staves and turpentine) Judith, Windsor NC, October 16, 1806 General Green, May 31, 1806 (oak staves) Jenny and Sheperdern, Manchester (England), June 2, 1806, (hhds of tobacco) Sally, Salmon Creek, May 1, 1806 (herrings) Insurance on Sally Ann Neptune, Richmond, March 1, 1806 (tobacco) Commerce, February 1806 (salt and c) America, October 9, 1806 (ship, break, flour) John, Richmond, November 1, 1806 (tobacco) Arnick, July 15, 1806 (staves) Lydia, New Bedford, June 3, 1806 Ontario, June 4, 1806 America, Norfolk, October 10, 1806, $1041.59 Bell Savage, June 8, 1806 (accounts) Robt. Barclay, September 1806 (accounts) Commerce, April 26, 1806 (accounts) Mt. Vernon, Rotterdam, September 24, 1806 (insurance) Atlantic, London, August 1806 (tobacco) Regulator, Plymouth NC, March 28, 1806 (turpentine, tar, sugar) April 16, 1816 (rum) Judith, Windsor NC, March 31, 1806 Commerce, New Bedford, February 22, 1806 (staves) Army, Plymouth, March 5, 1806 Mary, Richmond, April 19, 1806 Mt. Vernon, December 22, 1806 (freight account) Mt Vernon, December16, 1806 (cider, food) Mt. Vernon, December 16, 1806 (oil, beef, etc) Mt. Vernon, October 11, 1806 (navy, bread) Brig George, November 19, 1806 Averick, August 6, 1806 (general account) Fredice, May 1795 (pitch) Sally, Petersburg, June 16, 1795 (tobacco) Flora and Betsy, July 1, 1806 (tobacco) Grey Hound, Plymouth NC, May 7 1806, (pork and turpentine) James Smith, John Coke, Carterise December 5, 1806 (pipe staves inspected from and consigned to Richard Blow) Neptune: October 13 1806 Oak Boards, inspected","Ship Antelope's cargo much damaged, public sale will be had at Calais, and results sent to Mr. Barksdale towards claim and insurance. Blow's tobacco was on Antelope","Discusses current prices of cotton, coffee, tobacco; claims of cargo of Antelope further discussed","Re: settlement of property of Baird's; see also:Box 30","Trade dull: Received bills of lading for Blow's tobacco","Re: turpentine of General Carney's shipped to him, can't buy a horse for Carney as price is 1,000 guineas for either horse he wants. Await Carney's orders; sent him books he wished by Captain Baird; have sent Blow average for loses on Antelope. Son, William, is at school in Reading.","Partners in House of Lamb \u0026 Younger were James Brown, Richmond, Virginia and John Lamb \u0026 John Younger, London; upon death of Mr. Lamb, survivors have admitted J. C. Wardrop as a partner","Re: mistake in shipment of tobacco","Sent 16 quarters [unclear?] 1736 of beef for sale","Re: cargo for ship Globe","Re: pork sent Blow for sale","Tobacco manifests sent for ship Industry for Liverpool and 2 parcels of newspapers for John Hunter","Ship Globe now loading","Re: his debts and how to collect from C. Braxton","Act bills of lading for tobacco, gives current prices of wheat and flour per barrel","Prices current","Discusses dropping prices for turpentine, flour, tobacco better","Re: collection due him","Re: bills of lading for London firms, tobacco sales","Re: tar shipped to Blow; wishes flour in return","Re: cost of ship to take tobacco to France","Re: collections-wishes rum sent to him","Re: suit Ladd v. Strange","Re: debt owed to him by Captain Micks","Re: pork shipped to Blow","Has leased for 10 years furnished place 5 miles from Rayall Exchange, sending Mrs. Blow shoes","Re: loading of Mount Vernon","Bill of lading for fish sent, to Richard Blow, Portsmouth","Printed; business conditions, current prices of cotton, turpentine, tobacco, flour, rice, staves there","$ 100 Virginia currency","Damages to anchors of his ship","Re: cargo of tobacco and possibly flour for the ship General Green","Pork and turpentine to be shipped to Blow aboard the ship Grey Hound for General Carney's account","Bills of lading for tobacco aboard ships Betsy and Nancy","Re: cargo of tobacco for Bell Savage","Re: a ship for Rotterdam","Inquiry about father and letters to him","Has received letters from his father. Was on a Prussian ship carried into Portsmouth and condemned because he came out of a French Port that was blockaded","Discusses business with Blow; amounts due him for merchandise and amounts due Blow for tobacco sent to Calais and Dunkirk (France) per ship Antelope","Tar and turpentine sent on ship The Planter have been sold. Inform General Carney that neither of the horses he wants he can get now. Gives names of other horses which he thinks he can buy once the season is over here: Whiskey, Coreador, Beningborough, and Citizen","Sending down tobacco for ship Flora, Portsmouth","Re: shipment from Virginia, of salt, current prices there","Re: to money he had received due Dr. Hall from Carter Braxton","Re: cargo of staves","\"at the request of Col. Nathaniel Burwell I have shipped on Sloop George 3 trunks, 1Box, and 1 bundle to your care which you will please keep until they are called for by the Reverend John V. Wylie.\"","Ship America, in port will send down to you, she is 287 ton [burden?], can carry 350 hhds and storage of staves to any port in Great Britain","Where is his tobacco? Has price in London fallen?","Ship Mary E. Wright, has been carried into Germany and condemned as prize; ask H. to get $ 9000 insured on her, world conditions affecting prices of product sent over","Wishes 50 sacks of salt","Re: shipment of herrings","Gives ship America's account held in high regard by the ship owners here; discusses conditions between Russia and France, not good","Have to go down tomorrow to the wreck of ship The Shepherdess. Do you have any goods aboard?","Wish 4 bbls of crab cider","Expect ship General Greene owned by Tobias Lard \u0026 Co. of Kennebunk from Liverpool; could a cargo of staves be procured at your place for return voyage","Re: letters he should have received","Re: payments for staves and sugar","Re: change in ownership and management of the 8 ferries, opposed to incorporating; will you influence Richmond legislators to this effect?","Discusses trade and changes for selling Petersburg and Richmond goods, gives estimate of general market for tobacco, sugar, cotton, etc.","Business settlements with Blow","76 items","22 items","25 and 150 items","50 items","1 item","Order for salt","Re: tar sold to Blow","Announces conclusion of a treaty of amity, navigation, and commerce between this country and the USA signed on the 31 [ulto?]","Re: his recent settling in Georgia, prospects, etc.","Re: Blow's suit vs. Gill for debt accrued since 1786","Re: George Blow's marriage and placing him with Tazewell and Jon Cowper to study law; Discusses tobacco business, etc.","Re: damaged flour on ship Alexander","Enclosed copy of condemnation of ship Mary T. Wright","Give freight rates at Norfolk for landing salt from Liverpool (England), also tobacco freight rates","Re: Ships William \u0026 Mary and Paulina and letters due him","Need 1 or 2 small vessels to load at Bermuda Hundred for Falmouth; have 180 hhds tobacco for ship Averick","Re: loading tobacco on ship Niagara","Bill of lading for herrings enclosed","Re: ship Washington's loading; also ship Russell, a very fine, fast sailing copper bottomed ship of 300 tons","Describes splendid entertainment by citizens to the Cavalry and Militia which went from here. I enclose a copy of the toasts, was mortified by his furlough. Tell young George that I hope he will merit the promotion I bestowed on him.","Re: settlement of co-partnership with J. Waldone \u0026 Co.; Blow one of bondsmen","Left British book on Cavalry discipline at Blow's House","Re: Cargo of ship Niagara to Great Britain","Discussion of ship's journey down James to Norfolk [Caffin was mate for ship Albright]","Re: recovering money from Carter Braxton","Writes of wife, Mary's death","Refers to Dudley's wife's death [Mrs. Hall is Lucy]. Says Portsmouth has been upset over aggressions of British Ships of war; an army in our streets, houses, etc. Business is stagnated","Re: cargo of salt or tobacco","Wishes freight for London, or Liverpool","Wishes his Gosport property sold","Wishes to know prices","Re: cargo of staves","Re: cargo of salt from Liverpool and prospect of tobacco on return","Hopes Blow has sold fish for him","Captain Barney of ship Argus sailed for Hobbs Hole, Virginia, for tobacco","Re: cargo of ship Washington","Prices current given in detail","Re: problems of cargo and men for ships","Re: how to pay his debts","Ships Neptune and Reward here","Terms for ship May en route to Continent","Wishes freight for ship Russell","Wishes 100 lbs of bacon, hams and candles sent to him. There is an opening for a retail store on York River","Freight received from Blow via sloop Little Jim; salt","Re: Sale of fish","Ship Averick, tobacco cargo lost, no insurance on ship. Eight of the hams which Mrs. Blow sent, saved. Thinks there will be no war between England and U.S.","Gives dimensions of Dismal Swamp Canal lock[?]. Detailed letter.","Re: Shipment of tobacco to Blow","Asking for position of book keeper in U.S. Bank","Wishes oder of general merchandise sent","Re: Fish he sold; large grain crops here and quantity of lumber of every kind","Having sale on 22nd","Re: Pitch stored with Blow","Introducing Col. Wm. Fontaine of Hanover, who has a considerable interest in the Dismal Swamp Canal.","Order for general goods.","Notifying re: suit filed","Personal Letter; sends love to \"Aunt\"","Cash scarce; trade dull","£ 802.3.-","£ 883.4.8 3/4","£ 7269.13.5 \"Debts due from the Store: Norfolk Store; Littleton Lamir; James Dunlop \u0026 Co.; Butts Birds[srpey?]; Isaac Andrews; Allen Hines; John Berryman; £ 4898. - 9 1/2 / £ 2371.12.7 1/2","165 items","Re: Letters he had asked Blow to forward to England to Mr. Rennolds","Sending $ 54.50 in [unlcear?]loans for payment for flour, etc.","Order for garden seeds","Re: Commission merchants, Treble, Spe[unclear?] \u0026 Co., of [Nantz?]","Re: Deed of trust to secure[?] Blow","Wishes to pay General Thomas Blount, Member of Congress, some money; wishes Blow to [unclear?]","Introducing F. Le Roy of Nantz","Re: Cargo of corn and effects of cargo on its outcome","Re: Whiskey and brandy to go to Charles Carter of Shirley Plantation","Re: problems of present embargo on his corn","Re: Money he owes Blow","Re: Prospects of freight should embargo be lifted","Wishes ship Belle Savage for cargo, for Liverpool","Re: Political Situation in Spain \u0026 France [Refers to the Napoleonic Wars]","Sending down corn \u0026 tobacco for shipment","Wishes Blow to sell enslaved persons for Drew, even at $ 30.00; needs money at once","64 items","Hopes beef and candles sent to Blow can be disposed of as embargo is partially repealed.","Sending ship down to be loaded with cargo for anywhere except to North of Europe. Ship American built. Ship bringing down building stone.","Send salt to him at once","Re: shipment of corn and tobacco","Re: Need salt at once","Re: Salt","Re: Ship Washington en route to Norfolk for corn and flour","Re: Bills owned them","Gives current prices of tobacco","General conditions discussed","Re: Cargo of ship Columbia","Re: Staves","Discusses affairs abroad. Wishes Blow to sell salt at City Point.","Re: Wine from Madeira","Re: Freight desired for ship Columbia to England","Wishes ship for his tobacco. Address him at White Chimney's, Caroline County","Tobacco bringing good prices here","Wishes Blow to advertise his ship Mary Ann for freight for Europe. Must avoid Amsterdam or any place under French domination. Ship able to take tobacco, cotton, or hogsheads.","Have ship ready in a few weeks for freight to Europe. Can Blow secure freights?","Problem as to ship. Has tobacco ready for Europe","Can fill up another ship with flour","Re: Sale of his Gosport lots by Blow \u0026 his debts.","Refers to his cargo of lour, etc. now ready","Has hogshead staves instead of barrel staves at landing","Have bt. 10,000 barrel staves and leave at once; will send rough staves down on another lighter. This will complete my contract with you","Sent 5000 barrel staves per the lightman","Sending Blow rough hhds. staves","Awaiting craft to send 7 hhds of tobacco down. Hope you have shipped out the 15hhds with you aboard the Pocahontas","Wish to have price of bacon and brandy","Re: Ship for Dublin and freight cost","Send candles to me at Washington","Re: Freight for ship Washington out of Norfolk","Enc. Charter Party for ship Nancy","Is concerned about vice around his residence , etc. Wishes Blow to have law change this situation","Re: Barrel staves","Ship Columbia from Tappahannock to Liverpool with freight of staves or tobacco. Ship Mary Ann sailed ysterday for Charleston for freight","Re: Staves and undressed wood","Re: Tobacco freight","Tobacco on ship Alexander for Falmouth and England or Ireland","Barrell staves on board brig Catherine","Passage wanted to Cork, Ireland or England","Business accounts of ship Alexander","Sends letters for Richard Blow (her father-in-law) to send to her mother, Mrs. Waller, in Williamsburg","Wishes small vessel for his freight","Ship Union, belonging to us expected from Cadiz (Spain). Wish freight for her.","Will take inventory of store goods by September 1st and balance books.","Discusses current prices of hemp and accounts of ship Columbia","Re: President's proclamation. Gives current prices of tobacco and flour.","Has white oak hhds and red oak hhds and 150 lbs. bee's wax to sell","Has contracted for small ships to take his tobacco to port north of Gothenburg (Sweden) or to the south of Lisbon (Portugal). Blow's rate of freight too high. Need Blow's advice about proper paper for clearing ship, etc.","Wishes advice of Blow for marketing goods in New York","Re: Small debts and lack of news as to her son's whereabouts","Re: Shipment of hemp","Cargo of tobacco is intended for continent. Blow will get French consul's certif. for Hatcher","Re: Suit","Notice of board meeting to be held in 12th.","For 12 different ships","6 items","50 items","Details an agreement between Hatcher and Blow for freight on ship Mary Ann, to discharge cargo in British Isles, Spain, Portugal, Canary or Western Islands. To be allowed 50 days to load and discharge and call for orders. Tobacco freight.","Duty Bonds not paid in bank, by law, will be put in suit. Request merchants of Norfolk to have their bonds adjusted in bank","Re: discusses loading of the ship Mary Ann and bills of lading.","Continuation of business of loading ship Mary Ann","Discussing Hatcher's business ventures abroad: Hatcher's shipping of tobacco abroad. Details of necessary papers to be taken by the ship and to be used to different countries.","Acknowledges proposals of Brown \u0026 Rives","Re: Ship Mary Ann","Discussing shipment of good to Europe: Freight for ships Columbia and Mary Ann","Discussing the election of Richard Blow as director of the Bank of the United States for a one-year term [Oliphant was chashier of bank]","Certificate for $ 2794.51 for 30 hhds tobacco [unclear?] by Blow","Re: concerning political actions of the U.S. Congress: refers to \"ultimate fate of Mason's resolutions\" in Congress","Re: business of ships abroad, Mary Ann and Columbia","Re: tobacco aboard the ship Mary Ann","Re: Mary Ann cargo and departure","Discussing the positions of the French: French near border of Portugal now","Loads of tobacco of the ship Mary Ann","Current price of tobacco. Refers to \"Mr. Masons bill passing in the Senate and small vessels will immediately be wanted for Britain and Ireland\"","Discusses ships' destinations and cargos: problems of loading the Mary Ann; disagreement between Hatcher and Blow","Mary Ann destinations, cargo, etc.","Re: Furniture sent to Blow for sale in 1809. Please return if not sold","Agreement between Blow \u0026 Hatcher for ship Mary Ann's cargo","Need small vessel for overseas trade","Barksdale's son is en route to Norfolk from London, to study in the U.S. Has chosen Law as his profession, wishes Blow to encourage and supervise William. Mr. Hill's [unclear] has returned here and demands pay for training Hill's horses (\"fillies\")","Wishes Blow to get vessel for his tobacco","Discusses sailing across the Atlantic, heavily armed: \"on April 1st was boarded by a French Privateer and plundered of all our clothes, money, everything moveable. Was Brig 20 guns, 150 men\"","30 hhds. of tobacco for Juno","Re: tobacco for ships Juno and Washington.","Corn sent to Blow by ship Sisters","Her [unclear?] son estate in Virginia [largely illegible]","Sending 225 bhls. of tar to Blow for sale; asks prize of staves (white oak or red oak)","Ship delayed; will send in 3 weeks","Shipping tobacco","His ship Industry en route to Blow for freight; prefer a freight to Lisbon (Portugal) or Cadiz (Spain); Insurance to England very high for small vessel; maybe West Indies would be wiser.","Distressed at no news from his ships or from William [Drew]. Addresses Blow as \"kind relative\"","Sending ship Mary Ann to New York for freight as cheaper rate than Norfolk","Requests Blow to return invoice of furniture to him as he is loading for So[uth?] America","Asks for his account and prices for freights at Alexandria, Norfolk, etc.","Re: fish sent to Blow for sale","Re: African-Americans in prison there and prices for wheat, corn.","Still concerned over fate of her son Thomas","Reports death of John Rogers. His son-in-law, Samuel Nightingale, is admin. of estate","Vessels [unclear?] here","[Blow had been guardian of Davis]","Inquiring if M. Triplett, lately from Cadiz (Spain) is there to purchase flour for the British Army in Spain","Re: Account of Nathaniel Burwell","Re: Estate of his father-in-law, John Rogers","Dissatisfied with Mr. Foster who has delayed building a ship for him. Asks Blow to see about it for him","Re: Burwell's salt order","Re: newspaper subscription of The Herald","Asks settlement for turpentine","Has not received his letter","Has two ships ready by November and December","Sending load of staves to Blow","Hear Napoleon Bonaparte has rescinded his decree and ordered the release of all American property under adjudication in his dominion (goods and prisoners?).","Recommends Thomas J. Allen, Commission Merchant, Baltimore to Blow's attention","Re: Discussing the detention of vessels in Cadiz Bay","Re: Blow's payments due","Sale of fish to Blow","Sending 86 hams and 3 bhls. Turpentine for sale. Would like [unclear?] of salt","Directions for goods to be sent to him","Inquiring about the price of Liverpool salt and Spanish brandy","Remittance and sale of salt","Sloop Exchange bringing 12 [unclear?] white oak staves to Blow","Little chance of flour cargo; same (some?) tobacco","Cargo of ship Hunter in Virginia waters, now desiring wheat and flour","Tobacco shipment is ready for sending to Bordeaux or port in Bay of Biscay (France)","Wishes news of departure of ship Mary Ann for Europe. Are bonnets all sold and what prospect is there for the Columbia's salt? Expecting ship Nancy soon.","55 hhds. tobacco shipped to Blow","Re: valuations of ships and averages charged at Greenock","Has not sold Blow's Spanish [Brown?] yet.","Sending load of staves","Ship Averick loading tobacco and cotton for London","Re: payments due from Blow","Acknowledges hams sent to him; wishes news of his son, William, who went to Virginia recently","Re: Bow's ship Nancy in France, insurance etc.","Ship Nancy has arrived. Discussing the \"present officers decline all [risquer?] to France: A few days will determine England's steps…\"","Wishes price of ground allum salt; also price of flour and old whisky","Wishes vessel of 180 to 250 hhds to load for Liverpool direct.","Staves hard to get right now","Have 400 ton ship and wish cargo from Norfolk","Contract for outgoing ship to Europe","Glad Blow secured vessel for cargo aboard","Re: fish sold to Blow; also admin. of his bother's estate","Insurance of ship; wishes price of [unclear?] goods incl. bristles","For ships Catherine, Freyheit, Pindur, Fredonia, Juno, and the Columbia.","For ships Washington, Rachel and Mary, Mary Ann, Jersey Blue, Sally, Planter, and the Nancy with tobacco accounts.","Sending Blow a load of staves","Tobacco ready for ship Betsy","Tobacco shipment ready for ship Unity","Shipment of sperm (whale) oil and problems about it","Re: discussing a shipment of tobacco for the Betsy","Introducing Capt. Joel Thorp to Blow","Re: Sale of fish","Introducing J. K. Townsend of Townsend \u0026 White, New York","Re: flour from Lisbon (Portugal)","Blow appointed agent of the Trustees of the [late?] Bank of the United States","Have new ship of 300 tns ready in 6 weeks and would like freight in Virginia for her.","4 hhds. of tobacco on board of ship Aberdeen","Draft on Blow, etc.","Has about 300 bhls. flour for sale. Advise.","Directions to Cat. Russell from Liverpoole in case Non-Intercourse Act going into effect. Discusses U.S. Government problems about foreign trade","Current prices of tobacco and flour given","Discusses financial transactions: transfers 2 shares of stock into Bank of Virginia to Blow","Ship has arrived and experiencing government entanglements: ship Mary Ann here now and whether she can clear after February orders by Government. Keep him posted as to chance of freight to any port of Europe in case of U.S. change of orders","Requests remittance for wines ordered by Messrs. Burwell \u0026 Pages.","Has candles and twisted horse manes suitable for matresses for sale. Like to know where ship St. Chuthbert is.","Discusses political entanglement and shipping: \"Non-Intercourse laws have vanished and all our expectations now is that Congress will adjourn in 10 or 12 days….\" How are vessels there now?","Has about 300 bhls. Herring fish for sale","Shipping business: Capt. Allen of schooner Hero looking for business there","Flour for sale and price he is willing to take for it.","Current prices for tobacco and flour.","12 bags horse manes sent to Blow for sale.","Re: his order for Madeira wines","Has a vessel for sale; gives minute detailes and description of her and price asked.","Can furnish red oak staves at $ 18 per M.","Gives Golsborough family genealogy","Re: Ship Nancy","Sending his son home.","Has new ship of 360 tons available to Bow. Expects ship Ann Alexander soon and wishes business for her","Re: business with Wm. Barksdale for son's money.","Re: flour shipped to London and insurance for it","Re: Rogers estate; ship Mary Ann waits for cargo from Bow; Dull times in foreign freights","Business dull for all kinds of vessels.","Death of Mr. Pallak; he left no will; Estate of $ 35,000 or $ 45,000 goes to his brother Allan.","Suit between him and George Keckie. Refers to Mr. Wickham as counsel","Business payments discussed","Pallack estate and payments","Has St. Petersburg Russian hemp for sale. Can Blow use any?","Business between the two.","Asks Blow to give ship Tracta[?] 10 or 15 bhls. of their tobacco in storage.","Payments and shipping matters: sends bill for still sent to Bow","Roger's estate payments due from Blow. Wishes freight of corn for ship Mary Ann.","Capt. Robinson needs help to obtain a consular certificate","Payment for 12 bales of hair.","Invoice for hats.","Step-daughter married Robert Goldsborogh; Divorced in 1804, child, a male, living on Eastern Shore with grandmother now. Problems of guardianship. Re: will, if there was one etc.","Wishes 80 bhls of herrings","Wishes Blow to collect from Josiah Hunter's estate of Great Bridge, Virginia; Mrs. Elizabeth Hunter, Admin.","Sending new ship down. Wishes freight, Ann Alexander, has not arrived yet. Will send her to Blow at once","Ship Augustus sent to Blow for freight; gives curent prices of corn, tobacco, hemp","Mary Ann dispatched to you for freight to Lisbon (Portufal), Ireland or Liverpool (England)","Please remit for tobaco sold Blow","Freight for ship Augustus near ready, will send drum to Blow for Liverpool.","Ship Augustus will carry 550 hhds tobacco. Staves are plentiful now; Have plans for loading ship Mary Ann with flour for Liverpool.","Ship Augustus and ship Mary Ann loading","No offer for ship Independence as yet. Lays idle here. What do you think of freight for Cadiz (Spain) or Lisbon (Portugal) of flour? Ship Silver Grey has loaded for these ports; ship Powhatan bound for London left City Point.","Cannot dispense of barrel staves you bought of Lewis at the Bridge","Four ships availabe, except to Spain and Portugal","Ship Euphratis owned by C. Grinnell, James Howland and myself: no prospect of freigh; Will send to you if desired; about 2 years old and 365 tons.","Wish business for new ship","Remit for staves","Cargo to Ireland, Liverpool (England), etc.","[Belfield \u0026 Hicksf[?]d men same as Emporia, Virginia in 19th and 20th century]","Shipping questions about transportation abilities of ships: What prospects will ship Mary Ann have for freight at Norfolk? She can carry 300 hhds of tobacco","Wishes to sell circa 400 bhls of pork; willing to barter with debtors in Fredericksbug, Port Royal, Tappahannock, Dunkirk, etc.","Since arriving I find that dispute with Great Britain will be amicably settled.","Shipping and economic conditions in Europe: No trade here, ice in harbor, will leave at once on ship Euphratis; Questions advisability of freight of staves for West Indies on account of worms; as to timber, for England, after duty and other expenses, little profit; but agrees for Blow to load Euphratis  with timber for England if ship is filled. Prefers freight of tobacco at £ 4.5 for England or Ireland, or corn flour at 9 per bbl for Cadiz, Lisbon or Gibraltar (Spain and Portugal)","Cancel wine order","Shipping conditions and goods: Ships The Powhatan and Fingal? are up for freight; only half a cargo; further discussions about cargo; give current prices for tobacco and flour","Will Blow purchase [unclear?] staves for brig Ann?","Shipping to Europe: Ship Powhatan up for London needs further cargo. Nothing offered for ships Independence or Ann Alexander.","Buy 500 lbs of cable j[?]k for ship Independence at City Point. Give prospects for a cargo.","Re: staves","Ship Fame available","Goods on ship Averick en route to Blow for British port","[Curell was the Captain of the Polly, bound for Norfolk] Bill of Lading; bringing 92 bhls flour from John Hoomer, assigned to Richard Blow with freight at 25 cent per bbl.","Has ship coming soon from England. Wishes cargo.","Need freight and charter for ships Ann Alexander and Independence. Advise.","Re: loading of ship Ann Alexander with staves","Re: cargo of ships Independence and Ann Alexander","Discusses difficult atmosphere in trade, fear of a war if British actions don't change: no prospect as yet for employment for Ann Alexander, Euphrates or Independence. General feeling here that war will ensue if British orders in Council are not soon rescinded","[approximately 100 items]","Schooner Prospect sailing for Norfolk; asks Blow to give any assistance she may need.","Decided to send ship Euphrates to Liverpool (England) with tobacco","Business arrangements for payments, etc.","Sends few goods and a hobby horse Blow had ordered (cost $ 15)","Re: drafts given etc.","Delay in getting cargoes for ships Ann Alexander and Independence, no cotton or tobacco available for ship Euphrates now. Good apple brandy scarce here, gives current prices of tobacco in Richmond","Sending down garden seeds, potatoes and oats for Mrs. Blow for planting, and oats for son George","Re: flour sent","Needs vessel to carry 14 to 18 hundred barrels of flour for Spain; what would a vessel cost? Can money be had of you for bills on London and at what exchange?","Cargo of Betsy \u0026 Mary","As executor of Edw. Cowper estate gives legal details to collect and pay Blow","Check sent for payments due","Letter from John Randolph [in Congress] that an Embargo would be immediately laid. Get off any flour[?] to foreign port at once","Problems if embargo goes into effect","Discusses actions of the U.S. Congress, the trade embargo and their response: a law laying an embargo of 90 days has passed both Houses of Congress. Trust the ship John \u0026 Adam has put out to sea and that you have got rid of any flour","Shipment by Blow of a carriage to him","Re: payments","Problems of flour certificates as schooner Richmond put in to Wilmington, North Carolina, after Lisbon (Portugal) and Cadiz (Spain).","Sends premium for cargo on schooner Richmond and discusses problem of stops at several ports","Re: payments","Re: stock shares taken in Farmers Bank","Has ham and midlings for sale","Commission merchant asking for business","Concerning the account of the ship Ann Alexander","Re: discusses a canal from head of Pasquotank River in North Carolina to head of Elizabeth River and Virginia","Declines to help Blow buy a privateer","Asks for place at bank","Applies for a teller position at the bank","Officers of Farmers Bank, Richard Blow, President","Detailed letter: Terms if Farmers wishes to rent his house as a banking place.","Has set of India Table China which he wishes to sell. You and Capt. Parker have one like it imported at some time. What did he cost you?","Re: deed sent to Robertson in Petersburg","Asks for meeting of Board of Directors for Farmers Bank","Re: note against Benj. P. Hoomes of King \u0026 Queen County, Virginia","Re: sale of cargo of oil","Suggested notice of opening of the branch of Farmers Bank at Norfolk","Has ships empty and ready for cargoes. What prospects in Virginia?","Banking matters: Delays in getting necessary discounts for Bank to begin","Re: shipment of goods and prices: Schooner Richmond at Newbern, North Carolina. Asks Blow to insure her cargo of salt and [unclear?] at $ 5000. Blow valued ship at $ 3000 and cargo at $ 8300. [Blow as president of Marine Insurance Office]","Norfolk: Re: insurance premium for Richmond","Problem of his debt to U.S. Bank and Mr Allmond's endorsements; a suit in [unclear?], to save his two warehouses on Commerce St. and two dwellings on B[unclear?] Street; he asks for loan from Blow. If not, he will be financially ruined.","Ship Richmond has not left here yet","Ship Bedford was damaged in Lynn Haven Bay; asks for assistance for sale and repairs","Continuation and letter of November 22.","Re: ship Bedford See letter of November 22nd.","Cargo of a ship Ann Alexander","Subscribing for shares in Farmers Bank","Applying for cashier's position at the bank","Applying for gr[and?] son, Benj. Pollard, as notary","Applying for position of watchman at bank","Applying for notary at Bank","Applying for job of porter at the bank","Applying for notary at Bank","Job application for watchman","Job application for watchman","Job application for book keeper or discount clerk","Job application","Job application for cashier","Job application","Job application","Job application","Job application","Job application","Job application","Job application","Job applications , 21 letters","Job application for discount clerk","Job application","Recommends Benjamin Pollard for notary","Recommends T. J. Parker for notary","Job application for runner","Job application for porter","Job application for work","Job application as clerk","sold house to Farmer's Bank","Job application for book keeper","Job application for discount clerk","Job application for cashier","Job application","Job application discount clerk","Job application teller","Job application discount clerk","Job application discount clerk","Job application as runner","Job application as runner","Job application as runner","Purchase of shares in Bank","Discusses trouble with British confiscation of vessels at sea: Orders about ship Debby \u0026 Eliza's cargo \"British licenses have risen here very much and cannot be had under $ 1500 and there is great alarm here that the British cruisers will take our vessels that are bound to Southern parts…Insurance for voyage to Lisbon is 17.5 p.c. …\" [War of 1812]","Crates sent to Blow in ship Richmond","Whale cargo of the ship Debby \u0026 Eliza engaged","Duty of oil to be before Congress","Banking and movement of money: advisability of removing specie from Bank out of town. The Virginia Bank has done this already.","Debby \u0026 Eliza chartered for Lisbon if Blow has not chartered her already","[In handwriting of] Blow: Detailed memo of his correspondence with Bridges \u0026 Robertson regarding cargo of Debby \u0026 Eliza and problems encountered by blockades, etc. from 1813 February 5 to 1815 May 20","Discusses politics, shipping difficulties: Re: past cargo of flour for Debby \u0026 Eliza \"considerable fervor pervades our city especially the Legislature = who are this instant organizing a plan of defense for your Borough and will probably order out 3000 men forthwith\"","Has flour for available","Difficulties of getting flour down to Blow","Re: problems getting flour to Blow; \"excitement of arrival of troops for Richmond and Manchester on way to Norfolk for your protection\"","Re: his chartering of ships Debby \u0026 Eliza, Z[unclear]; ship Algernon, lost at Cape Hatteras, was insured fully","Ship Two Marys entering Chesapeake Bay was met (stopped and boarded) by British fleet under Admiral Warren, had her register and declare different ports…uncertainty about vessels being permitted to go out and impediment re ingress of vessels.","Blockade and how long it will last","Sending flour for ship Debby \u0026 Eliza via ship Catherine","Continuation of problems of getting flour cargo down for Debby \u0026 Eliza","\"The blockade has had a serious effects here. Flour has fallen 2 1/3 per barrel.\"","Sending 200 bhls flour by Martha Ann for Debby \u0026 Eliza cargo","Do not send Debby \u0026 Eliza out of port until blockade is lifted or assurance from British that licensed vessels will be permitted to proceed","Thinks blockade will soon be lifted and ship Debby \u0026 Eliza can get out","Sending flour for ship Debby \u0026 Eliza","Re: discussing the British blockage, the embargo and cargo for his vessels","Nat. Clanton, Wm. Peter, Wm. Comm[unclear?] $ 150.15 [unclear?] of Virginia; land formerly property of Walter Gilliam deceased of 1272/3 acres","Gives Blow permission to appoint Director of Farmer's Bank in his place","Power given to Blow to sell cargo of May Ann (800 bu. salt). Wishes 270 bhls flour sent to him","James Geddy signed acknowledged loan of $ 30 from Baron.","Problems of blockade, etc.; Bills of Lading","Concerning the removal of R. Blow as president of Farmers Bank, and five letters concerning Farmers Bank.","Wishes herings sent by packet to Williamsburg","Discusses ship Powhatan's departure from City Point: please furnish Captain with what he needs","Citizen's of Portsmouth sent $ 700.81 for relief of sufferers by the late fire; note of thanks","Returns his 5 volumes of Helvetius","Charter of ship Victory","Cargoes of ships Debby \u0026 Eliza and Richmond","Blow was agent for ship Victory of New Bedford - to receive load of tobacco at City Point","Re: ships and tobacco shipments: Debby \u0026 Eliza to Rhoads with tobacco and cotton; ship Augustus; ship Richmond; ship Edward Bartin","Re: ship the Victory; many British vessels at City Point and Bermuda Hundred","Discusses losses due to late war.","Re: commission business","Sent 1600 staves to Blow","Purchase of boat","Re: Debby \u0026 Eliza; rates of exchange","Ship Augustus cargo full","Re: ship Richmond cargo of tobacco for Richmond","Primarily concerning his shipping trade","Re: concerning various ships owned by Blow: Debby \u0026 Eliza, Richmond, cargoes; Ship Powhatan","Ship Richmond's account","Wishes shingles","Re: ship Richmond","Re: ship Richmond cargo of tobacco and staves","Re: staves and flour","Fire in Petersburg destroyed half the town, about 300 houses. His counting house was saved","Ship Augustus cargo","Re: Blow's debt to Bank","For building the [unclear?]","Primarily concerns his sea shipping trade","Re: ship Edward Barten's cargo","Re: Shipment in Edw. Bardin","Re: furnishing brig Charles Fourcett en route to Bermuda Hundred for tobacco and staves","Ship Ceres has not arrived at City Point","Re: cargo of Ceres, Edward Bordin, and Alexander for City Point","Re: Edward Bardin, Ceres, Debby \u0026 Eliza","Re: shipped of fish thru the Canal to you, will ship shad [type of fish] for family use the last of this month","(see April 12 letter)","Re: ship Augustus","Re: Humph Hathaway and his cargo","Re: Ship Ceres from City Point to Rotterdam with tobacco; Re: ship Debby \u0026 Eliza; Re: ship Edward Bordin","Re: Edward Bordin to Liverpool with tobacco","Re: ship Victoria for Europe","Primarily concerns his shipping trade","Re: freight rates","Re: falling freight rates","Re: Ship Debby \u0026 Eliza's flour cargo","Re: Cargo ofships Debby \u0026 Eliza and Baltie for Liverpool (England), Scotland and Ireland, freight rates a problem. Mr. Dunlop wished possibly to charter the ship Ceres for Leith.","Re: Mr. Dunlop did not accept ship Ceres as expected. Freight is down, problem of getting ships to take out cargoes.","No sale for Blow's salt","Re:Ship Ceres for Rotterdam and cargo","Concerns the tuition and board for Blow's sons, Robert Richard","Robert and Richard Blow by Aiken \u0026 Brooks, and Books for Robert","Three letters and one resolution document","Re: Financial affairs of Farmer's Bank, scale of loans, debts allowed, etc.","Refers to branches at Petersburg, Lynchburg, etc.","Petty bills of Richard Blow, four letters, and accounts with Neilson \u0026 Neale.","80 items","Re: state of exchange, etc.","Banking business","Re: Accounts","Re: Alleged default in bank, etc.","Cost of kitchen, stable, dailty building and garden $ 428.18","Renewing Charter of Farmer's Bank which will expire 1827; urges renewal and to confer with stockholders as to their opinion.","General conditions of banking.","Legislature wishes detailed statement of expenses of Branches of this bank; asks Mother Bank (Norfolk) to send earliest mail; also list of salaries.","80 items.","4 letters","Re: Branches of Farmer's Bank","Election of Lee as cashier","Re: Cashier","Detailed letter describing Christmas as Tower Hill: Weather very bad, hunting, ice house full of ice, new school at Coman's [?] Well, Sussex; wants daugher, Mary Frances put there. Death of Capt. John R. Mason. Edwin Gray sold off all his estate yesterday. Thomas Gray to manage the Ruffin plantation. Imagine Thomas will buy Edwins land; there will be Grays all around us. Just heard that Captain Wm. Briggs bought Edwin's place, $ 1800.","Repairing the man building and slating kitchen","Paint, lead, etc. $ 84.36","Describing post Civil War life conditions: Reconstruction, \"thievery\" of African-Americans; Fanny (his wife) is teaching 10 pupils; Mary is chief assistant in a large female school here; Aleck has been here. Orange and Alexander R.R. has joined up to the Manasses R.R.","George Blow, Micajah Felts, Adminsitrators; Inventory of App.","$ 6235.20; Divison of Estate to 3 grandchildren: Mary E. Turner, Martha Jordan and Georgia Ann Hines.","Leaves Mary E. Hines his plantation on East side of Austin's branch; leaves Martha Hines his plantation on Wesst side of Austin's branch; [Mary Elizabeth Hines husband was George Hines] George Blow and James Rochelle, executors, Rochelle did not act.; John D. Turner who married Mary, act.","George Blow administrator","Dozens of petty accounts between Richard Blow and merchants, trades, etc.","Field book of line between George Blow, Jr., John Clanton Saldsberry and Nancy Clanton and adjoining [unclear?]","Barham's Tract…183+ acres sold at $ 5 per acre. Plat of Barham Wren's land and north side of Racoon Swamp by Wm. Darbie of which this is an exact copy - total acres 345.","Number of packages consigend to [names from Williamsburg, Petersburg, Yorktown, Burwell's Ferry, Hanover]","Original field notes of a Road from Bla[?]'s Mill to Sussex Coutr House chained by Joseph Clanton","£ 1409.9.10 1/2 : long listing","Re: Suit Blow \u0026 Oldham trading as merchants at South Quay, Nansemond County. Each to put up £ 400 V.Cur. and going under firm name of Baker, Oldham \u0026 Blow and to continue throgh the War. In 3 months Oldham died. Firm continued as Baker \u0026 Blow. Store began at Pitch Landing, North Carolina. Other stores were established at Petersburg under firm name of Blow \u0026 Barksdale in 1782.","Answer of Blow refers to the year 1793","Tobacco imanifests for various ships; invoices of tobacco to Wm. Blow at Dunkirk; Invoices to Petersburg Store.","[torn at date] Re: Blow \u0026 Barksdale accounts and ship Flying Jennie 's Cargo","Ships Portsmouth, Grand Duke, [unclear?], Mt. Vernon","[7 items]","Re: Settlement of father's estate","A personal letter about her son, John, who was employed by Freeland \u0026 Gillis in Petersburg. Sent down to Williamsburg on business stayed at the Eagle Tavern. [Mrs. Taylor was a sister of Robert H. Walker]","Re: Goods shipped to him from Lamb \u0026 Younger, London. Requests Blow to attend the Customs and have goods sent up to him as soon as he can. Goods came in the America.","Re: Blow's subscription to the Virginia Gazette for 1800 and 1801","Has sent down 4 hhds. tobacco to Blow.","Re: wine for his father. Asks it to be sent to Alexandria c/o Jenny \u0026 Graham or some person who does business for his father.","Also, letter of March 1 1803 from Cropper, P[unclear?] \u0026 Co., Liverpool","Ship Thomas Wilson, freight bill: 1 case containing a Piano Forte \"for Hon. Samuel Tyler, Judge of Court of Chancery in Williamsburg\"","Re: A Disagreement between Arthur Hope and Blow. Hope had deposited funds with Blow for purpose of Blow investing for him in Bank Stock. Wirt advises Blow to agree to a committee of 3 men to settle rather than go into court.","Acknowledges tobacco sent over by Mrs. Lucy Paradise per The Sheffield. According to Mrs. Paradise's desire we are sending 2 [ch___s?] marked \"LLP1.2\" Bills of Lading sent to Blow at her request. \"She is miserably in debt\"","Has established a printing office in Norfolk with Daniel Baxter. Solicits Blow's goodwill and business.","Re: tobacco she had shipped to Reynolds in Liverpool (see letter of July 12, 1806).","Wishes to employ a tutor to live in his house. Enclose advertisement for same to be put in The Herald. Wishes a mentor in Latin, French but must have one good on Arithmetic and English. Say £ 50 or £ 60 for English teacher and £ 70 or so for language teacher.","His opinion of western lands, 1st rate land sells at $ 20 to $ 30 and 2nd rate at $ 10. Does not wish to settle out here.","Regulations as to conduct: Divine Services, Reveille, etc.","Will not come to Norfolk until yellow fever is over or is prudent to come. Keep him informed.","Bills rendered for postage","Bill for books (listed) $28","Bill","Bill for books (listed)","Appeals to Blow to assist him. He is a British subject and \"confined in jail and then to be sold as a slave for the benefit of the state of Virginia.\" Gives his life history and tells how he a came to America at 3 years old.","Inscription to be put on gravestone of Marie Semple, daughter of James Semple and Joanna his wife, daughter of Doctor William McKenzie, dec'd. Born August 16, 1809 and died November 12th 1810. Note from Semple to Blow with directions for sending stone to Cobham or to the Bay warehouse in Surry or upper end Isle of Wight County.","January 16, 1801, Lee Hall, Portsmouth, to Richard Blow, Norfolk. Asks for Blow's assistance so he can obtain a job as a clerk in the Navy Yard at Gosport. January 26, 1801, Congressman Sam W. Dana, Washington DC, to Lee Hall. Discussing a possible job position for Hall. 1804 and 1805, Sam Lord, New York, to Dr. Lee Hall, Portsmouth.","6 pieces","Requests Blow's influences in procuring his appointment as cleark in Public Navy Yard in Gosport","Recommending Dr. Hall to be Clerk of Gosport Navy Yard","Re: Medicine ordered by Hall","A teacher, will return to Portsmouth if conditions seem good","Measures taken to prevent interruption of the commerce of tobacco have had full success.","Suit between Vaughan and Baker \u0026 Blow; he will represent Baker \u0026 Blow.","Re: Inquiring about books sent to Mr. Thomas Jefferson.","Inquires about M. Davis [Augustine] establishing a printing press in the city.","Goods delivered at Capital Landing","Bill of Lading for his tobacco","Encloses letter to London","Petitions re: governorship. Refers to \"Cousin Sam Briggs\" being in Richmond","Fragment of drawing of houses and streets in Petersburg [in handwriting of Richard Blow]: Appomattox River, Tabbs Branch, Brick House [Run?] (all near Blandford)","Memo for [watchwork?]","Ballast Office, London; John Longman \u0026 others, London","(8 items)","(2 items)","Re: shingles","[Drugs?]","Business Correspondence regarding ship Monmouth from Bordeaux and problems encountered; also references to ship America (10 pieces)","Gives news that daughter Patsy will marry Dr. Gray on 26th","Letter from Capt. Blow to his daughter Lizzie (1864); and letter from a nephew, Norfolk, to Capt. Blow (1880) regarding sale of part of the \"Old Place\" in Southampton County."],"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."],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center"],"names_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center"],"language_ssim":["English"],"total_component_count_is":4038,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-06-23T07:49:03.421Z"}]}},"label":"Breadcrumbs"}}},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog/viw_repositories_2_resources_9297"}},{"id":"viw_repositories_2_resources_9389","type":"collection","attributes":{"title":"Ritchie-Harrison Papers, 1807/1938, bulk 1830/1870","creator":{"id":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog/viw_repositories_2_resources_9389#creator","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":"Ritchie, Thomas, 1778-1854","label":"Creator"}},"abstract_or_scope":{"id":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog/viw_repositories_2_resources_9389#abstract_or_scope","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":"\u003cp\u003ePapers, 1807-1938, but mainly 1830-1870, of the Ritchie and Harrison families. Includes letters, documents and a diary of members of the family of Thomas Ritchie, his wife Isabella (Foushee) Ritchie and ten of their twelve children of Richmond, Va., \"Brandon,\" Prince George County, Va. and Washington, D.C.\u003c/p\u003e","label":"Abstract Or Scope"}},"breadcrumbs":{"id":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog/viw_repositories_2_resources_9389#breadcrumbs","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":{"id":"viw_repositories_2_resources_9389","ead_ssi":"viw_repositories_2_resources_9389","_root_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_9389","_nest_parent_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_9389","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/WM/repositories_2_resources_9389.xml","title_filing_ssi":"Ritchie-Harrison Papers","title_ssm":["Ritchie-Harrison Papers"],"title_tesim":["Ritchie-Harrison Papers"],"unitdate_ssm":["1807-1938","1830-1870"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1807-1938"],"unitdate_bulk_ssim":["1830-1870"],"normalized_date_ssm":["1807/1938, bulk 1830/1870"],"normalized_title_ssm":["Ritchie-Harrison Papers, 1807/1938, bulk 1830/1870"],"text":["Ritchie-Harrison Papers, 1807/1938, bulk 1830/1870","01/Mss. 65 R51","/repositories/2/resources/9389","Virginia--Politics and Government","Compromise of 1850","Legal documents","Newspapers--History--19th century","Oregon History To 1859","Presidents--United States--Election--1844","Presidents--United States--Election--1848","Printers--District of Columbia","Slavery--Virginia--19th century","United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865","United States--History--Mexican War, 1845-1848","Wilmot proviso, 1846","Correspondence","Diaries","Financial records","856 items","Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.","The collection is divided into two series: series I are the family papers of the Ritchie and Harrison families; and series II are the professional papers of Thomas Ritchie while editor of the Washington Union.","Gift","When available, microfilm, photocopies, digital surrogates, or other reproductions must be used in place of original documents.","Additional Thomas Ritchie Papers are in the Library of Congress.","Papers, 1807-1938, but mainly 1830-1870, of the Ritchie and Harrison families. Includes letters, documents and a diary of members of the family of Thomas Ritchie, his wife Isabella (Foushee) Ritchie and ten of their twelve children of Richmond, Va., \"Brandon,\" Prince George County, Va. and Washington, D.C.","There are letters, 1847-1848, of Dr. Robert Ruffin Ritchie in Mexico and letters, 1849-1860, of George Ritchie while serving in the United States Navy. Many prominent nineteenth century Virginians are mentioned in the letters. Some concern the actress Anna Cora Ogden Mowatt Ritchie and others reflect conditions during the Civil War.","The collection also includes professional papers of Thomas Ritchie, chiefly letters, 1845-1851, written to him as editor of the Union, the official organ of the Democratic Party. Topics covered include the slavery issue; the annexation of Texas; military and political aspects of the Mexican War; internal improvements; the Wilmot Proviso; the Compromise of 1850; Oregon; and the presidential elections of 1844-1848. The mechanics of publishing a newspaper and Ritchie's problems as Congressional printer are also reflected.","Folders 1-312 are a part of Southern Women and their Families in the 19th Century Papers and Diaries Series C Reels 8 and 9 in Swem Library's microforms area, call number HQ1438 .V5 S68.","The family papers, dating largely 1940-1851, contain family news of the Ritchie family, social news, and mention of many prominent 19th century Virginians. Of particular interst are Robert Ruffin Ritchie's letters from Mexico, 1847-1848; letters of George Ritchie while serving in the U.S. Navy, 1849-1860; Civil War letters reflecting social and economic conditions; and the considerable number of family letters to and from Brandon, home of Ritchie's daughter, Isabella Ritchie Harrison (Mrs. George Harrison). Included are single letters by Benjamin Ewell and John Tyler.","Chiefly letters to her husband, thier children, and her grandson.","Scope and Contents","Expected arrival of Appleton and Ritchie on the boat; William's arrival; Robert's preference for fillmore and not Pierce; isabella's good health; mention of numerous friends; memories of thier \"days of courtship\"; beginning of the harvest at Brandon; visit to Cabin Point/ 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Attendance at the capitol\"; mention of a number of friends and acquaintances; James Wickham's interest in May Parker [?]; location of a flannel chemise; request for news about Anne Eliza; \"meeting in Mecklenburg for the purpose of proscribing the Enquirer\".","Scope and Contents","Isabella Harrison's health; William in Paris; description of a delightful poet for 150 people; mention of Mr. Mellen \"who is a poet and the son of Chief Justice of Maine\"; comments about the people who attended the party; Richards wish \"to see as much of his father as he could before he went on his circuit\"; Thomas Ritchie's dinner \"with all the grandees at Col. Peytons\"; expected death of \"Mrs. Dr. Page\"; news about members of the family. 4 pp. ALS.","Chair for Bell; General Washington's birthday cake; Anne Eliza's childhood fondness for Washington; Isabella's attendance at the Centennial Ball; news about various friends; outbreak of scarlet fever. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Pleasure of May Parker's company; Mr. parker's desire that his daughter be like Isabella Harrison; \"ball to be given by Commder Patterson\"; box recieved from Anne Eliza; motherly concern for Isabella's well being; \"visit from Mrs. Judge Tucker\"; letter from the Lawrences via Mr.s Lewis. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Virginia's case of scarlet fever; instructions as to how Isabella handled Virginia's illness 'in case Anne Eliza should have it\" at Brandon; Mary's attendance at the ball; Siamese twins as \"a great curiosity\"; bills to be paid; love to all. 3 pp. ALS.","Virginia's recovery from a case of scarlet fever; Isabella Ritchies's great desire to have her daughter visit home; worth of a buttermilk diet; health of Mrs. Page and L. Munford.","Mrs. Ritchie's return to Richmond; shopping done for Isabella and expenses incurred; Mary Newton's health; news about various friends; enclosed also is a note to Isabella from her father. 4 pp. ALS.","Inclement weather preventing Mrs. Ritchies visit to Brandon; desire to see Mrs. Taylor; Mr. Nicholas interest in Evelyn; money recieved from Richard Randolph; letter from William while in Rome; family news; threat to knock General Boyd down with a chair; love to all. 3 pp. ALS","Mrs. Ritchie's desire to accompany Mr. harrison; Mention of Mr. Carter; \"spool silk' purchased at Nielsons; apologies for spools sent to Mrs. Powell; primrose flowers selected by Thomas Ritchie; musical party in the parlour; \"horrid reports about Ann Coles' and her father's investigation in Richmond. 2 pp. ALS.","Dinner of cod; tea with the Brockenbroughs; evening with Judge Tucker, Brook, and Mr. Nicholas; news about numerous friends. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Evelyn's departure to petersburg and the Ritchie's feeling she was not completely satisfied with her visit; purchase of an expensive dress; pencilled sketch of a \"gold hand\"; description of Abraham and Sally's wedding; sad death of Anne May; Thomas Ritchie's belief that \"there is a reaction rising in Virginia\"; desire to have Isabella visit Richmond. 4 pp. ALS.","Mary's Child ill with the thrash; visit from Uncle Carter; no rasberries to preserve; love to those at Brandon. 2 pp. ALS","Concern for Isabella Harrison's health; desire to have Isabella come to Richmond; present of earrings to Mary; dresses sent to Mrs. Ritchie by Mrs. Andrew. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Mention of Governor  Barbour; visit from Dr. Nelson; health of Margaret  Virginia; Isabella's poor health during her pregnancy  her \"course of starvation\"; \"despatches from Great Britian...[and] hoped of an amicable ajustment; letters from William; Margaret's music lesson with Daniel; News about numerous friends. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Selection of carpets for Isabella H.; mention of Capt. Bigger; decription of the carpets; party at Dr. Watson's  comment on teh elaborate turbans worn at the party; \"three Pyramids\" at Mr. McFarland's \"brilliant party'; news about numerous friends. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"A most cruel disappointment\" that Isabella H. did not come to Richmond; Carter Gwathney's engagement; mention of other expected marriages; \" Mr. Pendicuris [?]  last lecture\": \"The Whig abuses Mr. Nicholas\"; health of Judge Parker. 3 pp. ALS","Mrs. Johnson's fears for her son William; Anne Eliza's letters; paintings done by Mr. Mayor [?] and W. Robertson; description of a picture that Isabella Ritchie found pleasing; shoes for Isabella Harrison; mention of numerous friends; mr. West's portrait of Charlotte Carter; Mr. Leigh's recovery at Fauquier Springs. 4 pp ALS.","Meetings with Mr. [William James] Hubert [Hubard] to discuss painting a miniature; mention of Mr. Byrd; reports about disease in the city; family news. 2 pp. ALS","Evening spent with Miss Ford; George Taylor's peculiar behavior; success of the Ritchie's party and compliments about the good food; Mr. Hubard's painting; death of James Lyons and Anne Gwathney. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Anxiety about the health of the children at Brandon; Margaret's extended visit in Petersburg; payment of a debt at the Farmers Bank; news about numerous friends; Hancoke Chevallin [?] taken prisoner by the Mexicans\". 3 pp. ALS","Mrs. Ritchie's health; sermon at St. James; desire to recieve God's mercy and inspiration; purchase of a new servant, Henry; talents possessed by Henry; visit with President Polk's brother; Thomas Ritchie's Illness due to a large \"dose of salts'; news about numerous friends. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Health of Mrs. Mayo and Mary Jane Fulton; mention of Gansevoort Melville, Judge Sutherland,  Mr. Davenac [?]; \"letters of recomendation from Mr. Van Buren\"; post office matter involving Mr. Roane  William Ritchie; news about various friends. 4 pp. ALS.","Birth of the Harrison's son and Mrs. Ritchie's responce to the good news. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Charlotte as \"a legal witness\"; mention of Mr. Gooch; purchase of the Mills in Warwick; bill for a cap and bonnet; comment on Thomas Ritchie's \"crisis' and receipt of money through the mail; social engagements in Richmond; note from Mr. Carter \"full of reflection upon the uncertainty of life\"; whooping cough in town. 4 pp. ALS.","Breakfast with Betsy Coles; Mrs. Ritchie's displeasure with her dressmaker; \"grand dinner at Judge Nicholas'\" complete with Charlotte Russe and orange ice; mention of Mrs. Gilmer, Dr. Norton, Judge Barlow  many others; dinner party given by the Ritchies; family news. 4 pp. ALS","Scope and Contents","Mrs. Ritchie's good health; \"anti-Union\" feeling among Ritchie's friends; Mrs. Ritchie's desire to have the \"brioche cover'; good will to the Prussian painter; flowers in bloom; recipe for bread. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Approaching death of Mary [Ritchie Green?]; visit from Mrs. Mayo; Mrs. Byrd's improved health; Thomas Ritchie declining \"the honour of Governor\"; vote of a majority of stockholders' at the springs; mention of Dr. Clarke, James Ellis, Dr. Haxale; marriage of Mrs. Moncure to William Selden; death of Dr. Berkeley; Anne Eliza's cold; love to members of the family. 3 pp. ALS.","Jenny's health; Mary's visit in Fredericksburg with the Batons; thanks to Mr. Harrison for his letter. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Purchases made for Isabella by her mother; visitors anticipated at Brandon; dinner party which included a number of married ladies; \"going to see the Fire King\"; family news. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Enema for Margaret Harrison; basket at Zimmerman's; Judge Mason's insistence that Mrs. Ritchie stay with his family on her next visit; note from Emily Rutherfoord to William; carriage accident; candidates for a judgeship; \"personal interview with Admiral Reeside\"; evening at the National Hall-\"no longer Theatre\"; aprons at the Fair. 8 pp. ALS","Thomas Ritchie's suggestion that Mrs. Nicholas and friends be invited to brandon; Mrs. Spear's compliments about the Harrisons; strawberries for dinner; comment on the apricot trees. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Anne Eliza's decision to go to Brandon; Hellibone as a medicine \"quite dangerous for married ladies\"; two suicide attempts; Mrs. Gooch's health. Included also is a letter Mary Ritchie to Isabella re Mary's departure from the Harrisons and scial events at home. 3 PP. ALS.","Reason why Isabella would prefer that william did not pursue his somewhat serious intentions in regard to a young lady [most likely Anna Cora Ogden Mowatt]; Isabella's health; seals on a Valentine; note that the letter is \"Perhaps too strong.\"","Scope and Contents","Arrival of a check; billiards as a new \"passion\" for the family; changes in Brandon under George; motherly concern for George; Jeannie McBlair's musical talents; a suprise party at Mr. Freelands; news about various friends and relatives; items Isabella would like purchased. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","request for \"Orne Bails\" from Fannie Allen; concern for George; cold weather; desire that Charlotte attend the Inauguration; thoughts about George Byrd; care of some geraniums; visit with the Claremonts and the Canadians; news about various friends. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Arrival of Mr. Cross and a box of peas from Ashburgton; possible visit of Mr. McLean and Mr. Ben Williams with the Gittlngs; health of some friends; \"walk in the beautiful grounds of Mr. William Caldwells\"; visit to a graveyard; incidence of yellow fever. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Margaret Stone's health; arrival at the Washington Depot; fulfillment of a promise; friends and family in Washington; purchase of books at an auction; Isabella's concern for Margaret's seemingly \"hopeless' case; presents recieved by Anne Eliza; \"beautiful speciments of Japanese ingenuity\" at the President's; desire to recieve some money rather than have it invested. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Mr. Murdaugh as \"the Pastor of the Lower Church\"; text of Mr. Murdaugh's sermon; Isabella's walk along the river; border around the afghan; visit by George to the Gittings; Margaret's health; red birds in a cage; Dr. Robert's trips to Claremont and his concern over an ice bound vessel. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"statement of the money [Mr. Gittings] paid Isabella last summer and autumn\"; present from Cora of one of her books; Cora's \"baby Ball--to the children\"; news about various friends and relatives; desire that Charlotte write more frequently. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Thanks for letter recieved; money in bank; winter weather around Brandon; loss of Robert's and Bella's boats in the river ice; effect of the weather on plants in the greenhouse; health of one of Bella's carriage horses; presents from George Ritchie; Isabella's wish that George would be sent \"in a good Vessel to the Mediterranean\" 4 pp. AL.","Scope and Contents","Dress made by Miss Vernon; account of Cora's \"baby ball\"; sleigh ride; comment on Cora's book; request that Mrs. McComas make Isabella \"a body of Bombadine\"; purchase of other sewing items. 4 pp. ALS.","Purchase of coarse worsted to finish an afghan; Isabella Harrison's relectance to visit the Gittings before they come to Brandon. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Checks to be deposited in Isabella's account at the Cheasepeake Bank; items required for sewing a dress fir Bettie Heath; Mr. Wilson's party; news about members of the family; \"Mr. McKims failure\". 4 pp. ALS.","Exchange of material; news about several friends; church services performed by Mr. Murdaugh; broken wharf; visit to Claremont. 2 pp. ALS","Scope and Contents","\"Beautiful and tranquil\" surroundings at Brandon; Mr. Murdaugh's sermon at Cabin Point Church; renovation of Brandon Church; writing desk [for Mr. Murdaugh possibly]; trip to Washington via Richmond; dress for Evelyn Walker; mailing the letter. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Mr. Gittings' health; pleasure from being in Richmond with William Ritchie; dislike for a servant [?]; Beverly and family efforts to have him shipped out of Capt. Davis' boat; \"impatience to get off to the Springs\"; purchase of books by Shakespeare for William; check to pay Mrs. McComas. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Expected arrival of guests from Richmond; inclement weather; news about various friends; \"lessons in the culinary art\"; decorations for the church; Mr. Murdaugh's writing desk; caps from Mrs. Irving. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Mr. Murdaugh's desk; sad condition of the Rectory; Mr. Harrison's atttempts to find \" a water or hydraulic\" bed for his wife; cold weather and bad roads; Nellie's wedding; love to friends and family; death of the McKim's child. 6 pp. ALS","Scope and Contents","Description of a passenger next to Isabella on a train; discussion of fashions in a book; reaction of the passenger to some flowers; \"panic about the scarlet fever\"; dressmaking instructions to Mrs. McComas. 4 pp. AL.","Scope and Contents","Stockings purchased for a trip to Canada; blossoming of flowers; \"a perfect passion for a real diamond ring\"; gift to Mrs. Willis Bocock; request for violent vases; pastel by artist Guillaume of a Harrison picture.","Scope and Contents","Towels recieved from Charlotte; attempts to find a ring; visit from Miss Abby  Rose; Mr. harrison's attachment to Ellen; improvements made at Brandon; desire to procure a blackberry vine and a cutting from a \"Holy Ghost\" plant. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","George Ritchie's desire to obtain \"an exact statement of his finances\"; visitors expected soon at Brandon; planting \"Ivy around the old Colonial Ruins at Jamestown\"; Charlotte's poor health; mention of Isabella's \"grand Nephew Lietenant Lee\" as a \"great acquisition to our family\"; condition of the wheat and corn crops. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Thick solid shoes\" expected from Watkins; orders for George Ritchie to depart for Panama with the Navy; Margaret's health; mention of Mr. Millson and White Sulphur Springs; \"Dr. Buchlus opinion of Dear 'Sister Pollie'\". 4 pp. ALS","Capt. Reno to Utah; mention of numerous friends; Mr. Radzimiskis' [?] blistered throat; walk with Mr. Carr; desire to have the Gittings travel to the Springs. 4 pp. incomplete. AL.","Thanks for a Christmas present; death of Mary's baby; details about the funeral; mention of Capt. Reno; Christmas company with the Ritchies; decorations on the tree; distribution of the presents to everyone including the servants. 4 pp. incomplete. AL.","Charlotte's improved health; family news; marriage of Minny Hunt; expected visit with Counsin Mary; Addie L. as a new church member; problem with Margaret's servant. 4 pp. incomplete. AL.","Health of a number of people; presents fo L. Nicholas  John Koim, the florist; Wiliam's letter upsetting to Mrs. Ritchie; contrast of \"the Hill' to Ashburton; visit with Dr. Hale; love to members of the family; Mrs. Ritchie's finances. 4 pp. Al.","Charlotte's health; Isabella's suggestion that Charlotte wear flannel to protect her body in winter; news about Mr. Wyman; purchase of a desk; desire to find a wife for George Marne [?]. 4 pp. ALS.","Check to Charlotte. Charlotte's improved health; Belle's interest in a school; visitors at Brandon; love to Mr. Gittings. Enclosed also is a letter to Charlotte from Annie Ritchie Cross re Isabella Ritchie's good health; check for payment of some caps; comment on Charlotte's health; harvest at Brandon; news about various friends. 4 pp. ALS.","Hoped for arrival of Thomas Ritchie; exchange of some earrings; Mr. Drew to Cabin Point; comment on William Ritchie's fiancee, news about numerous friends. 4 pp. ALS.","Letters recieved from Charlotte Wickham and Belle Harrison; caps to be taken to Baltimore; use of some velvet material; ride to Dr. Osborne's with Belle; invitation to Henry Wise to preach. 4 pp. ALS.","Jeannie in Richmond with her friend Susan; check for Christmas gifts for the servants; visit of Charlotte Lee while her husband is busy at the White House; Bell's efforts to get the churches ready for Christmas; Mr. Wise for President; news about numerous friends. 4 pp. ALS.","Description of something fragrant that Isabella makes; meeting Mr. Murdaugh in Richmond; mention of Mrs. Lear; letter to Bessie; Mr. Gittings' sudden Illness. 4 pp. incomplete. AL","Desire to have Anne come to White Sulpher; compliemtns about some slippers; Mrs. Theodore Lee's fancy ball; mention of numerous people; sermon from Joseph Willmer; inquiry about a ring Mrs. Ritchie ordered; writing lessons for Mrs. Ritchie. 4 pp. ALS.","Money to Charlotte; appointment of a trustee; Mr. Cross' helpful administrations; Isabella Harrison's health; under sleeves knit by the McKims. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Plans to see Margaret; Jennie \"being bent of deeds of good intent\"; attempts to improve the church rectory; mention of the Murdaughs; health of William Kent [?]; Dr. Osborne's prediction about Mrs. William Harrison's chances of living \"till warm weather\"; desire to have a cap made; love to members of the family. 4 pp. AL.","Boxes left at home of William Ritchie; marriage of Mr. Whiting's brother; arrival of a trunk; Isabella's check; variety of expensive purchases; note to Margaret from one of her sisters. 4 pp. AL.","Scope and Contents","\"Cause of anger...against vile yankees\"; reference to Queen Elizabeth; news about John Willcox's family; blossoms from the magnolia trees: \"makee haste abd drub the Yankees\".","Scope and Contents","Belle Harrison's decision \"to let no one open the mail again but herself\"; \"stunning effect of the great victory of Sunday last\" [1st Bull Run]; events that Isabella wished could take place after such a victory; Mr. Hammond's recovery from the measles. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Belle and Jeannie \"revising the Signals\"; flag of truce and note from Ben; William Ritchie's poor health; watermellon from Mr. Murdaugh; expected \"seventeen thousand bushel wheat\"; mention of numerous friends and relatives. 4 pp. ALS.","Ms Poem. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Health of one attended by Dr. Stone; visit to Brandon by Mr. Gittings; letters recieved; \"Box of French and German wines\"; love to various friends; enjoyment of an afternoon boat ride. 4 pp. ALS.","Sympathy expressed to the Ritchie family by the Royal Arch, Chapter No. 3 on the death of Thomas Ritchie Jr. 1 p. ALS.","Condolences on the death of Thomas Ritchie. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Thank yous given for all the Christmas presents recieved; Isabella's concern over George Ritchie's naval career and general well being; desire that George be ordered to the Mediterranean; sleigh ride in the snow; loss of Robert's and Bella's boats; care for a man whose leg was amputated; comments on Cora Ritchie's book; recipes for \"Uncle Tommy's bread cakes\" and \"snow bread\"; news about friends. 10 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Cao for Mrs. Nicholas; mention of numerous friends; special dinner for \"the celebrated Mr. Crawford\"; \"delightful evening...at the Governors\". 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Death of Rev. Mr. Chrisholm; Mrs. Ritchie's feeling that \"it is immoral for the very poor people to marry\"; family news; Anne's health; present romances; purchase of a puppy for the Orgains; mention of several friends. 4 pp. incomplete. ALS.","Isabella's finances; payment of debts; Jeeannie's desire to stay at Brandon; visit with Murdaugh family; mention of a number of friends; book given the Ritchies as a Christmas present. 4 pp. incomplete. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Family news; purchase of a wax doll; mention of \"green backs\"; Christmas greeting; Major lewis' marriage; Ellen's new son, Jefferson Randolf. 3 pp. ALS.","Visit to the White House; mention of Lincoln; reference to fighting in South Carolina; visit from Washington Gwathney; \"subject of the lace shawl \"; bills to be paid. 4 pp. incomplete. AL.","Scope and Contents","New dress selected by Mrs. Snooks; pattern desired for \"Trooper drawers\"; pretty braid for Mrs. Snead. 1 p. incomplete. AL.","Desire to have information about the Ritchie family in Richmond. 2 pp. ALS.","Chiefly letters to parents, brothers, and sisters, children, and miscellaneous letters to George and Isabella Ritchie Harrison including several to thier daughter Belle Harrison.","Scope and Contents","Health of Anne Eliza; Isabella's attack of dyspepsia; Jenny as a \"happy and good\" child; King's Mill plantation near Williamsburg; letter from Mr. Rives; greetings to members of the family. 4 pp. ALS.","Guests presently at Brandon; congregation at church and an Easter sermon; marriage of Mrs. Orgain's housekeeper to Mr. Edloe's overseer; presents desired for Belle's birthday; lengthy list of items that Isabella would like Anne E. to purchase for Brandon. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Thanks for \"kindness to George\"; Mother's health and suggestion that she brought to Brandon; mention of numerous visitors at Brandon; mention of a lecture by [Charles?] Minnigerode; greetings to the family. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Thank you for letters; trip to Richmond; return home of isabella's daughter; \"Ole Bull's concert in Richmond\"; rearranging portraits in the parlour; news about family members and friends; request that George have mrs. Lowe make \"2 other white cords and tassels\"; motherly advice to George to \"ever aim at excellence in all things...\" 4 pp. AL.","Plans to meet each other in Washington; Marriage of Uncle William; relatives visiting Brandon; commencement of the Harvest at the Rowe. 3 pp. ALS.","Disappointment that Mrs. Ritchie did not travel to Capon Springs; willingness of Mr. Cross to leave Capon Springs; travel schedule; weather in the mountains; mention of a number of visitors at the Springs; games the young people amuse themselves with; family news. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Circumstances under which Belle wrote her last letter to George; task of playing the piano; apples in the parlor; visits from Mr. Byrd and William Cross; Including letter to George from Isabella H. Harrison re motherly hopes for her son and news concerning friends and relatives. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Servant for George at school; weather and navigation on the river; business of UNcle George in Petersburg; Isabella's boat; motherly advice to George \"to bear what is unavoidable quietly\". 4 pp. ALS","Enjoyment of a visit with Charlotte despite Isabella's eye trouble; party at Mary Millson's; health of Mrs. Ritchie; selection of graveside monuments for Tom Ritchie, Jr. and his Father; love to the family. 4 pp. ALS.","Fine health of their mother; visitors presently at Brandon; improvement in Polly's condition; chairs presented by William to the Church; Isabella's knitting; plant of white jessamine for Charlotte. 4 pp. AL.","Gittings' inability to visit Brandon; John's health; Harrison's stay in the mountains; draught and its effect on the corn crop; pencilled notes on one page in another hand-possibly a grocery list. 4 pp. ALS.","Travel schedule to Lower Brandon; request that rooms be prepared for the visit; mention of companionship of Ilsie Heileman; family news. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Meeting with Robert Walker and Peter V. Daniel; Belle's missing baggage; effort to locate William; \"cordial reception\" by Sallie Harrison; [Charles?] Minniegerode's success as a minister; George Byrd at Cousin Maria's; George at the University; mention of various other friends and relatives. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Isabella's reduced expenditures resulting from the failure of the corn crop; slection of a wedding present for Isabella's nephew, George H. Byrd; health of \"sister Polly\" at Upper Brandon; Isabella's bad cough; visit of Englishman, Mr. Dunlop; cold weather with ice on the river; \"the double Wickham wedding\". 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Drive to Brandon Church to hear Mr. Murdaugh\"; Dr. Osborne to Berkeley; \"rheumatic affection\" in Isabella's shoulder; health of \"sister Polly\"; number of visits made between Cabin Point and Montpelier; loss of some articles for Mrs. Murdaugh; \"Mary Millson's distress about her disgraced maid\". 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Isabella's pleasure on recieving her mother's letter; mention of Adeline Mayo and Joesphine Gracie; George's friendship with Mr. Gracie; health of \"Sister Polly\"; marriage of Dr. Osborne; condition of the Rectory; absense of Dr. Robert; visit of Mr. and Mrs. Davis; love to members of the family; celebration of Jamestown. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Isabella's trip to Richmond; Cellie's health; drying Mr. Murdaugh's rain soaked furniture; visit from Fanny Allen and the Simpsons; an \"occurence so sad and so mortifying\"; \"46 candidates for Confirmation\" in Richmond; George's orders to sail on the Saratoga; marriage  of Cellie's brother; wedding reception for Dr. Osborne and his new bride. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Convulsions suffered by \"Sister Polly\"; dresses for Belle; Mr. Mann's music; visits from John Lay, Jonathon Smith, Leonidas, the Murdaughs, and the McCandlishs. 4 pp. ALS.","Pleasure derived by the Gittings' visit to Brandon; desire that Mr. Gittings allow Charlotte to have her portrait done by an artist, Mr. Guillaume, at Brandon in May. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Trip to Richmond; \"Mr. Everett's Lecture on Washington\"; Belle's portrait; Anne Eliza's May visit to Brandon; Mr. Guillaume's apparent need of work; extension of Belle's stay with Gittings in Baltimore; death of Mr. taylor, the sexton; purchse of cologne in Washington. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Visit of Mr. and Mrs. Simpson and Dr. Ben Harrison and bride; Polly's health; request for several household items ; frame for a \"piece of worsted work\"; purchase of tea tables; George's and Belle's visit to the Gittings in Baltimore; portraits by Mr. Guillaume. 4 pp. AlS.","Scope and Contents","Barrel of broken china for Charlotte's \"Tinker\" to mend; Margaret's accident at Upper Brandon; poor health of Mrs. Thomas Ritchie; news about various friends; rustic furniture; return of Dr. Robert from Claremont; love to members of the family; Mr. Guillaume's proposed portrait of Mrs. Thomas Ritchie in November. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Jennie's visit to Imo[gene] Lyons in Richmond; Jennie's \"affair du cour\"; company at Brandon; George Harrison as a \"corporal of a Troop of Horse\"; unfavorable weather and threat of worms for the crops; Belle's coming of age and management of \"her own financies\"; trip to Dr. Robert's farm, Indiana fields on the York River; family news. 4 pp. incomplete. AL.","Scope and Contents","Jennie's company on a trip to Richmond; health of Mrs. Thomas Ritchie; visits with Mrs. Turnbull, Major Lee, Mrs. John Tabb; Annie's baby; \"distress of the Gittings' family\"; mention of Mrs. McBlair, Mrs. Col. Harris, Mr. Richard Randolph, Captain Williams, Wainwright Heileman, Margaret Stewart. 6 pp. ALS.","Nostalgic sentiments about past Christmases and family reunions; Jennie Calwell's cold; Christmas guests at Brandon; decorations in the churches; news about various friends; foods on hand over the holidays. 8 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Unexpected visit of Robert Page who is \"doctoring the Wounded Yankees in Richmond\"; beating given John McKim; Randolph Harrison at the battle of Stone Bridge; \"address of Johnston and Beauregard to our soldiers\"; expected attack on Newport News; mention of General Magruder; Ben's promotion to Quarter Master; shirts for George. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Shipments of hay; Reuben and a promisory note; purchase of bacon; \"Barrel of sugar for the sick\"; news about friends and family; check for Mr. Murdaugh; presents of sturgeon and a muskmelon. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Variety of Visitors at Brandon; mention of the Battle of Bethel; death of Carter Harrison at Bull Run; plundering of provisions at Ampthill; report that George is \"a noble fellow\"; purchase of \"200 Horses for the Army\". 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"The Smithfield disaster\"; condition of the Confederate army; \"last acts [of Congress] with regard to currency and the Army\"; selling of some bonds; \"procuring corn and forage in Charlotte\"; George's Harrison position at dublin; mention of General Breckinridge; disposal of the servants; pencilled notes in another's hand. 4 pp. incomplete. AL.","Scope and Contents","Death of Anne Eliza; mention of Dr. Chatard, Bishop Johns, Mary Hagner's husband [Mr. Nelson]; preservation of the body; search for Mr. Cross; questions about Brandon; supplies of coffee, suger, and bacon; \"difficulty in getting white seed wheat\"; harships face by many Southern friends during the war; opening of a Commission House in New York by George Byrd and Mr. Gregg. 8 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Disposition of \"the Washington House\"; Mr. Welles' desires about renting terms; financial considerations if the house is sold; Belle's delayed return from the mountains; check to George Harrison; \"time for putting in a crop\"; news of family and friends; government compensation to Southerners for thier servants; copy of two letters enclosed-\"Mr. Cross to the Doctor\" and \"Mr. Cross to Wm. Stone\" 6 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"General Lee's war hat\"; news about various friends; General Graham's expedtion to Brandon; meeting between Shirley  Randolph Harrison  a Nothern woman who had some pieces of music from Brandon; Negroes \"at N. Wales and Broadneck who desire to retain the land\"; possibility of returning to Brandon; enclosed is a copy of a letter from S.A. Dulton from Ashford, Conn., re a family Bible. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Correspondence from Mr. Cross; need for sister Margaret \"to see Mr. Chew about Mr. Mason's property\"; visit of Randolph and Shirley Harrison; goods stolen from Brandon during the war; Mr. Dulton's return of a family Bible; plants and flowers at Brandon; Negroes at North Wales and Broadneck who \"wish to occupy the soil\"; mention of the Freedmen's Bureau; possble sale of Westover. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Mr. Corcoran's offers of fincancial assistance; possible loan of $3000; Mr. Chew's efforts on behalf of the Masons; George's Harrison receipt of Mr. William Harrison's cows. Mention of the late resident of Dr. Brockenbrough's house [Jefferson Davis]. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Disappointment in not receiving news of Belle and her brother; visit with Mr. Reed, the new  Pastor; George's health; profit realized from \"two fruit vessels\"; news of other friends and family members. 2 pp. ALS.","Pleausres of the Baths for Belle; weather; trip to Richmond and then home; apologies for such a hasty letter. 2 pp. ALS.","Robert's trip to Richmond; Mann Page's letter about the weather around Brandon; family news. 2 pp. ALS.","Visit with Margaret; letter to Mann Page about the weather; Charlotte's flattering letter. 2 pp. ALS.","News from Brandon; Isabella's stay with Margaret; Mrs. Thomas Ritchie's will; hope that the weather is not to coold; family news; Mr. Corcoran's departure for Europe; love to Mann [Page] and all the servants and neighbors. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Isabella's health; arrival of company to Brandon; \"gathering flowers for Hollywood\"; family news; vegetables and fruits on hand as well as ice. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Excrutiating rheumatism\" afflicting Carter; desire that Isabella visit Broad neck; self portrait as \"a poor, gloomy forlorn long beardef, horrid wretch, wrapped in flannel  pepper Rum\"; favor of having several shirts made for Carter's son, Charles. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Proposed visit to Brandon in May; Charlotte's company as \"a source of great comfort\"; letters to Isabella Ritchie requesting news about the Harrisons; Isabella Harrison's poor health and Carter's suggestion that she make a trip to the Hot Springs. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Inefficency of the \"Jackson post offices\"; Charlotte's health; end of the harvest and expected good prices for the crop; pleasure of staying at Brandon; desire that a mutual friend no longer deprive himself \"of that first, greatest sweetest  most indispensable of blessings, a wife\"; love to members of the family. 3 pp. ALS.","Reference to a precious stone found by Coles at Brandon; jeweled setting made for the gem and its presentation to Isabella. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Subject of a warrant for William E. Hopkins\" apology for such a long delay in answering George's letter; little possibility that a midshipmen's position would be available for Mr. Hopkins; desire to visit Brandon again. 3 pp. ALS.","Appraisal of the estate of George E. Harrison and lands in Prince George County. 1 p. Ms.","Scope and Contents","Change of plans in regard to a visit to Brandon; payment of \"one or two very small neighborhood debts\" $15 to aunt Abby; death of Julia; work to be done by some carpenters; love to members of the family; news of Robert Walker's journey to Salt River. 3 pp. ALS.","Pain suffered by Taylor and his continued state of poor health; disregard given to physician's advice; tournament in front of Taylor's house and a description of the events and crowd; fancy ball and the loss of a borrowed jewel; love to members of the family. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Anticipation of Belle's visit to Spring Garden; Taylor's \"very gentle health\"; family news; need \"to convince the people of the greater security of small and short credits, and cash dealings\"; efforts to locate Tom in Petersburg; love to members of the family. 3 pp. ALS.","Lyons' regrets that he cannot accept the harrison's invitation to join them for a Christmas dinner. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Safe arrival in Philadelphia; expression of \"heartfelt thanks\" for the hospitality recieved at Brandon; interest in Thomas Ritchie's health; appretiation of Jenny's flowers; love to everyone at Brandon. 4 pp. ALS.","Receipt of a pitcher by Isabella; invitation to visit Brandon; death of Captain Mallory; best wishes to Anne Eliza; Robert Ritchie's decision to settle near Brandon; health of Isabella Ritchie; Mrs. Parker to Washington for the winter. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Present of \"a pair of Cuff Pins\" from Belle to her mother. 1 p. AL.","Invitation for Isabella and her daughter to stay with the Rutherfoords during the convention in Richmond. 4 pp. ALS.","Inedible figs that arrived from Richmond; problems encountered by Mr. Volmar over covering a chair; Robert Ritchie's health; included are some pencil sketches and notes on the envelope. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Receipt of a box at the Adams Express office; spectacles to be mailed; landing of Bella's furniture at the wharf; \"outrage of \"the Harper's Ferry affair\" arrest of Capt. Cooke at Carlisle; belief that \"the whole party...ought to be executed whether insane or not\"; George Harrison's new carriage. 2 pp. ALS.","Material used by Mr. Vollmar to cover Isabell's furniture; shipping arrangements for the furniture; purchase of a piano; love to members of the family. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Arrival in Richmond and meeting with George's sister; \"trip to Christiansburg after army horses\"; mention of Bull Run; Yankee prisoners in the hospital; health of Sister Annie; news about various friends; included also is a letter undated from Isabella H. Harrison to George Harrison re statement from Mr. Cross; Sale of wheat; material for the servants' clothing. 8 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Anticipation of letters in the mail; reference to a mutual friend Rich. S. Scriveller; dinner \"with Lady Ward, mother of the Earl of Dudley\"; ride on an \"English Cavalry Charger\"; discussion of the British politics; request for a photograph; wedding in Paris. 8 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Check recieved from Isabella; bill from Forbes; mention of kindnesses done by Isabella; successful reception for 400-500 persons. Included also is a letter 27 November 1865, Isabella H. Harrison, Washington, to Doctor [Robert R. Ritchie], Brandon Re; total amount required for repairs; purchase of cows; advertisement for servants; Belle to the dentist; news about two marriages; hiring of white laborers. 4 pp. ALS.","49 verses composed by Pinkney about Brandon. 14 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Details of Laulie Eustis' death; grief og J.W. Corcoran; Perkins' vacation to Switzerland and Germany; description of the Perkins' life in Paris;\"no intercourse between the Northern  Southern people\" in Paris; news concerning a number of common acquaintances. 8 pp. ALS.","Announcement of Shenstone's engagement to August Emma Grace Knapp of the Brownrigg family. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Invitation to attend the annual picnic of \"the Sunday School at Brandon Church\". 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","appreciation of news from Brandon; \"bringing the representatives of the Lafayette family to the Yorktown Celebration in the Trenton\"; invitation to Belle to visit the \"Trenton\" when it docks at Hampton Roads; \"certain degree of regret\" felt upon leaving Europe; description of the Charms of Nice; places visited along the Mediterranean--Touion, Marseilles, Genoa, Elba, Corsica, Straights of Messina, etc. 8 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Parker's thanks to Page for some service rendered; charges for hauling a boat. Included also is a letter 25 Aug, 1881 from Isabella H. H[arrison, Washington, to [Belle R. Harrison], [New York]. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Photograph given to \"Mr. Laughlin's friends at Brandon\"; description of the photograph; mention of the \"many kindnesses...shown to my son's friends\". 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Easter greetings...to...dear friends at Brandon\"; present of bookmarks to thank for a box of ivy sent by Mr. Jefferson Harrison. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Reminescennces about Belle and her mother; pleasent company at Massanitto last summer; desire to hear from and about the Harrison family; questions about Harrison genealogy; possible descent of Benjamin Harrison from \"john Harrison adjutant General of Cromwelles army\". 2 pp. ALS.","References to Isabella Ritchie Harrison. Ms. Poem. 2 pp.","Scope and Contents","Invitation to Sheppard \"to come to Brandon and make a copy of the portrait of Colonel Byrd\"; Sheppard's \"duties as a teacher at the Mechanics Institute\" in Richmond; desire to have certain measurements of the portrait noted on a piece of transparent paper; difficulties encountered in making a full length portrait of Byrd from Belle's picture; sketch of Byrd included in the letter. 3 pp. ALS.","Blessings to the Harrisons for thier remembrance of French at Easter; French's health and celebration of his 75th birthday; love to everyone at Brandon. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Pictures from Mary's \"dear Brandon friends\"; brief visit in Philadelphia before returning to the Pacific Coast; \"heartfelt thanks\" to Miss Ritchie and Mrs. Isabella Harrison. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Inquiry about Isabella Harrison's health; Charles' suffering due to \"consumption of the jaw\"; \"idea of putting the Cabin Point organ in the Claremont Church\"; offer to acquire an organ or piano for the new school house; anticipation of \"a weeks shooting in January down on the James River\". 2 pp. ALS.","Straw hat for Belle; Mrs. Ritchie to Washington; Lizzie Nicholas in Philadelphia; mention of Sally Harrison and her departure from Tree Hill. 3 pp. ALS.","Solicitation of aid for a church in Petersburg. 1 p. ALS.","Newsabout the seriousness of Anne Eliza's poor health; suggestion that someone from the family  take a trip to Winchester to see Anne; mention of Ben Harrison, Mrs. Nicholas, Miss Greenhow, and Mr. Cole. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Spirits of turpentine as a beneficial treatment of scarlet fever; attempt to see Mary Millson; description of Dr. Andrews and his diagnosis of Charlotte's health; mention of \"the splendid ship the Pennsylvanian\"; Judge Tucker of Williamsburg as a fellow passenger; love to members of the family. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Health of Custis; mention of Belle White; \"nice things for the invalid\"; Mrs. Cocke's health; visit with Capt. Edmund; \"love to Ole Miss  you  Belle\" 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Purchase of corn around Halifax; impressment of food \"for families of the soldiers\"; destruction of property at Brandon. Included also is an incomplete letter undated from [?] to Belle re death of a child; lack of surplus corn to share. L. 2 pp.","Two of which are very similar. 7 pp. Ms.","Return of Robert Ritchie's Bible which Dulton took from Brandon when the Harrison's home was burned during the Civil War. Included also is a copy of a letter from W.B.B. Cross, Boston, to Captain [?], 29 Oct. [?]. Re; sale of the house on the square. 1 p. Cy.","Invitation to the Harrison family, Isabella Ritchie, Virginia Ritchie, and Mr. Drew to visit the Wyman's in Baltimore. 8 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Letters by Margaret Ritchie Stone to her mother, brothers, and sisters, 1829-1873  undated and miscellaneous letters to MRS and manuscripts, including a poem about Brandon by MRS and a diary kept while on a visit to Brandon by MRS's daughter, 1871.","Cousin Betsey's improved health; love for William; death of Sarah Aylett's brother; toys purchased at the Fair. Included also is a letter 3 Feb. 1829, Robert Ritchie to Isabella, re brother George's misfortune; death of Betsey Kaye and Samuel Myers; hope that Isabella will visit soon. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Trip to Washingon of thier parents and sister Mary; illness of Daniel Triplett at the University; news about Uncle Parker; purchase of \"a handsome head-dress and bonnet\"; Dr. nelson's retirement; Dr. Starke's wedding; love from the family. 2 pp. ALS.","Motherly description of a child; Isabella's health; letter from sister Mary; Watson's visit to Monticello; other general news of friends and family. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Margaret's \"shopping expedition\"; difficulty in purchasing desired items; account of goods bought for Isabella; love to members of the family. 3 pp. ALS.","Letter to Mrs. Cabell; reason for Cousin William's visit; mention of Mrs. Moncure Robinson; way various evenings were spent; invitation to a musical party. 4 pp. ALS.","Apologies for lack of correspondence; strict surroundings at Margaret's school; Christmas preparations at Brandon; love to various friends and relatives; French as the required language throughout the day; mention of numerous people. 4 pp. ALS.","Details of Margaret's journey; effect of seeing so many crippled people at Hot Springs; reaction to the water and baths at Hot Springs; love to members of the family. 3 pp. ALS.","Detailed description of Margaret's new home and the furniture in it; quality of the servants; Margaret's feelings about being away from her home and family; love to members of the family. 5 pp. ALS.","Thanks for the purchase of a Christmas present for Anna Miller; gift of an ale mug for Dr. Stone; Christmas tree expected by the family; invitation to Charlotte to spend the holidays in Washington; news about members of the family; note included from Anne Eliza to Charlotte about the Christmas holidays and the desire to see each other.","health of Thomas Ritchie; desire to acquire a one horse carriage for TR; attempt to purchase one thru Radznimski; request that Bella loan her carriage. 4 pp. AL.","Margaret's outings over the past three weeks; thank yous for letters recieved; Cora Semmes [?] wedding; selection of a bridal present; description of a pair of vases; details of Cora's wedding and the Catholic service; news about friends and family. 6 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Departure of Aunt Dolly; trip to Ashburton; invitation from Charlotte; productions by \"Strahosh' opera troubles\"; Charlotte Henderson's wedding; death of Richard Randolph; Isabella's eye trouble; Isabella Ritchie's \"lengthy description of Niagara\"4 pp. AL.","Death of Maria Wright; care of Margaret's children; need for more servants; Robert at Hot Springs; news about friends and family; death of Dr. Canston; Cora in Boston; \"Ellen Key's book 'Bread for my children'\"; 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Christening of Margaret's baby; preparations \"to sumon the members of the family to Church\"; the baby's wardrobe; Margaret's desire that the baby go to Charlotte if anything should happen to her. 4 pp. ALS.","Greetings for the new year; thanks for the children's Christmas presents; reception of holiday visitors; comment on the lovely dressed and jewelry worn by some ladies; request that Charlotte be godmother to Margaret's son; death of Randall Heymen; greetings to friends and relatives. 4 pp. ALS.","Return from Brandon with several members of the family; christening of Margaret's son; congradulations to Mrs. Williams; poor health of Isabella Ritchie; note included from Anne Elize to Charlotte. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Charlotte's poor health and need to be treated in New York by Dr. Sims; Jenny's desire to accompany Charlotte to New York; \"death of Mary Frances little Bessie, who died with scarlett fever\"; nurse for Mr. Wards children; entertainment in Baltimore while visiting the Gittings; mention of numerous friends; description of an elaborate wedding. 6 pp. AL.","Purchases for Mrs. Ritchie and thier shipment to her in a trunk; delight of eating current jelly with mutton; materials for dresses and bonnets; health of the Stone family; news about friends and relatives; box of dry goods sent to Richmond. 4 pp. ALS.","Arrangements for a visit of a friend with Charlotte's family; no news from Brandon; printed accounts of the war; early baloon ascention near Washington; mention of Butler and Beauregard; death of Mr. McLean. 4 pp. AL.","Scope and Contents","\"the bustle of rolling waggons and passing soldiery\"; \"anticipation attack upon Alexandria\"; mention of General Beauregard; Dr. Stone's attendance to wounded soldiers; \"feeling of emnity to all Southerners\"; Margaret's cautiousness about expressing her true feelings about the war; William Ritchie's return to Richmond while Cora remained in Paris; friends killed in battle; \"talk of confiscating property\"; destructiion of Richmond's elite black horse company. 8 pp. AL.","Scope and Contents","Visit with Virginia Smith; death of Mrs. Crome[?]; bowl of dahlias; concern for \"poor Erskine\" and willingness to write his mother; \"grand display of military\" and comments by \"foreigners attached to the staff\"; dinner with a cavaltry officer; \"female spies in Balt as well as in Washington\"; sale of some beautiful lace; \"no fear of war in our midst\"; marriage of Cynthia Tucker to Dr. Coleman of Williamsburg. 4pp. AL.","Scope and Contents","Directions about sending letters; \"possibility of communicating with our Va friends\"; troop movements; identification of Margaret as Dr. Stone's wife; meeting with Eliza Bell; \"bombardment of Charleston\"; state of an old house once owned by the Ritchies; sale of property. 5 pp. AL.","Scope and Contents","\"Movements of the Braton party\"; expected visit of Isabella harrison's daughter; treatment of general Presport's child who has epileptic fits; petitions for amnesty by Virginians; purchase of \"Cameron\" for the coopers; mention of Mrs. John Mason, Major Silsey [?], Wm. Harrison, and Col. Rutherfoord; acquisition of a new leg for Ran harrison. 4 pp. AL.","Scope and Contents","Letter requesting aid for \"a noble young Confed, thrown upon the community of New Orleans\"; help from the State Dept. in regard to Mr. mason's farm; \"petition for Mr. Dan's release\"; mention of Mrs. Coleman; love to members of the family. 2 pp. AL.","Scope and Contents","Visit from Wm. Cross; memories of Anne Eliza; opportunity to meet General Lee, \"the greatest man living\"; description of the General and the impression he made on the Stone children; death of Mrs. Riley; William Ritchie's stay with the Stones; Palmer's \"magnificent music\"; \"violent speeches...in consequence of the President's veto\". 4 pp. ALS.","Sale of a house in Presott's Square; problems encountered with the sale due to Robert Ritchie's death and possible will; need to present the legal problems about the house in court; news about members of the famil; relative [perhaps John Gittings] being names president of a bank; foot operation with a local anasthetic; William's desire to have Robert's winter cloak. 6 pp. AL.","Scope and Contents","\"Justice to those, who have suffered so much from the war\"; difficulty of some members of the family to pay thier portion of a debt; inheritence from Thomas Ritchie's will; unjust \"repay[ment] [of] a debt that has already been cancelled\". 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Payment of an \"infamous debt\" and the efforts made by the Stone's to pay William's share of that debt out of thier own stock; financial arrangements made with John Gittings; family news; mention of numerous friends at the Cape; celebration of Ritchie's birthday at an ice cream parlor; Dr. Andrews as a \"most unhappy person about the state of the country\". 5 pp. AL.","Scope and Contents","Advice given by Dr. Miller in regard to the effect of some pills; considerable illness at Brandon; visit with Mrs. Prickett; news about various friends; death of Dr. Olds; Family news; \"superb peaches on our trees\"","Scope and Contents","Jenny's visit to Dr. Shelden in Norfolk; travel arrangements to Washington and the Baths; Mr. Gittings' poor health; family news; effect of poor crops on Eliza's finances; threat of typhoid fever; \"arrival of Mrs. Jackson with 34 pieces of luggage\" filled with \"every convievable...piece of finery\"; presents given by Mrs. Jackson. 8 pp. Al.","Scope and Contents","Belle's health; Margaret's unhappiness over not being able to visit Brandon in the Spring; possiblity of sending Eliza to Brandon \"to see her friends\"; Mrs. Tiffany's indignation in regard to \"the braclet story\"; \"account of the Bishop's courtship and marriage\"; bouquetto mrs. Cummins; good weather for \"Anne's Boston trip\"; delicious sausage from Charlotte. 4 pp. AL.","Plans of several friends to make an unexpected visit to the Harrison's home; mention of Ann Johnson, Maria Gwathney, Kate Gamble, Julia Watson, Bernard Carter, Mrs. Orgain; health of members of the Ritchie family. 1 p. ALS.","Shipment of a trunk to Mrs. Ritchie; contents of the trunk; payment of bills; money to Belle for a dress; visit with Annie; love to friends ans family. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Health of thier mother; Robert's visit with Jeff Davis; visit with various friends and acquaintances; mention of Maj. French as \"a defaulter to the Government\". 2 pp. ALS.","Regret that Isabella did not spend the Fall with Margaret and her family; support for an orphan's home; Charlotte's health; Addie Douglas' attack of pleurisy; nonarrival of Annie's china; clerical matter that appeared in the paper; mention of Bishop Meade; love to members of the family; recipe for tarragon. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Letters from White Sulpher Springs; Isabella Ritchie's request that Margaret \"attend to her commission\" about a ring; payment of several bills for Isabella; purchase of lettuce [?] soap; desire that Charlotte visit Margaret; present \"dullness of Washington'; news about friends and relatives. 4 pp. AL.","Visit of Belle's daughter and Bob; damage to a trunk on the train; travel schedule of Belle and Bob; receipt of a letter from isabella. 2 pp. Al.","Scope and Contents","Illness in the Stone family; recipe for \"Green Tomato Pickle\"; rasperry plant for Charlotte; love to various relatives. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Correspondence to Richmond; precautions to take when writing; visit with Anne Eliz; loss of the Cross' home; Margaret as \"a manager of the Church Home\"; query about a lost chemise; news about Margaret's children. 4 pp. Al.","Visit from Jenny and Bella; George in Richmond and his failure to attend a wedding; borrowing table mats; purchase of a pair of gloves; love to members of the family. 4 pp. AL.","By Jane Southall [?] Stone, daughter of Margaret Ritchie Stone. Includes mention of a Mr. Campbell, \"third son of Lord Campbell, the late Lord Chief Justice of England,\" who visited brandon during Jane's stay. 26 pp. Ms. Diary.","Scope and Contents","Expression of Corcoran's pleasure over the use of \"the cane presented by Louis XVI to Genl. Washington\" 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Acknowledgement of receipt of wedding invitation for Margaret's daughter and George B. harrison; congratulations to the couple and \"sincere wishes for thier continued prosperity and happiness\". 1 p. ALS.","Desire to have the picture of Thomas Ritchie that hangs in the Tappahannock Court Room replaced with an oil painting of him; enveiling ceremony of the first picture; mention of Mr. Wright's kinship to the Ritchies through the Roane family lines. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Virginia;s plans to leave; Aunt Eliza's improved health. Included also is a letter from [Margaret R. Stone] to [?] re Annie Parker's letter; Anne Eliza's health; Catherine's excitement about going home; purchase of \"spice powder\"; \"nothing from the South, except the sickening accounts of the papers about that last [?] battle\" 4 pp. ALS.","2 pp. Ms. Poem.","Two letters by Ritchie, 1846 1852","Answer to message recieved from J. H. Pleasants; reasons for protesting the conditions of the duel; Ritchie's decision to appear despite his objections. 2 pp. Cy.","Kindness done to Thomas and William by thier father; reasons suggested for selling an old house; bills for repairs to some property; mention of the Baltimore Fair; excitement in Virginia over politics and an expected Democratic victory; bad weather for farming. 4 pp. ALS.","Letters by Robert Ruffin Ritchie to his father, brother and sisters, 1847-1862, and miscellaneous letters to and documents re Robert R. Ritchie, 1851-1866","Scope and Contents","Request for letters from the family and for the weekly Union; Robert's poor health; duties in a regimental hospital; quarters \"in the house of one Lombardo, a very intimate friend of Santa Anna\"; relations with other Army officers; peace negotiations by Mr. Trist; mention of General Scott. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Uncertainties of war\"; mention of General Brooke; medical inspection of 80 men and rejection of 9; need to justify the reasons for rejecting the 9; entertainment of some soldiers; reference to Robert as \"a son of old Tom's\"; mention of Col. Wilson; possibility of traveling to Vera Cruz or New Orleans; questions about the family. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Coffee as an essential in the daily life of a soldier; Robert's duties while on march; robert's encounter with Mexican cavalry; description of an area surrounding Cuernavaca; position as \"Medical Director to the brigade\"; query about a possible peace settlement and mention of Mr. Trist; desire to remain with the Army, but not in Mexico with inactive troops. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Witness in the court of Inquiry into the conduct of Col. Borham\"; troop movements around Cuernavaca; organization of a temperance society to help curb disease \"attributable to the too free use of Mexican spirits\"; exploration of a large cave and reference to Madame Calderon [?] who wrote about it; experiences upon taking a wrong turn into the mountains; Robert's financial staus; Army appointments. 6 pp. ALS.","Plans for trip to Washington; willingness to attend to several matters for Belle; attempt to see Mrs. Orgain; comment on the rainy weather; William Harrison at Ampthill. 2 pp. ALS.","Anne Eliza's health. 1 p. ANS.","Scope and Contents","Visit from Mr. Branch; sale of wheat; low on flour; Mr. Harrison's depressed state; \"day at Westover and another with Dr. Selden\"; weather around Brandon; concern about his father Thomas Ritchie and suggested tombstone inscription \"He loboured day and night to save us from dissolution and divil war\"; greeting to Dr. Stone. 3 pp. ALS.","Refreshing return to the country; dinner with Dr. Osborne; health of Mrs. Ball and her baby; sale of wheat; return of the Orgains; thank you to Margaret; Robert's decision not to leave Brandon; pencilled list on envelope. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Care of a patient and a ride in \"a cold drenching rain\"; goods delivered for Mrs. Orsborne and the servants; letter to Mr. Milson; suggestion about sending letters; request for fruit; trouble with the drew on the ferry; fever in the area; Dr. Marks' health; dining at Claremont [?]; effect on the rains on the wheat; trip to White Sulphur by Mrs. Osborne and the Orgains; butter from Mr. Ball. 2 pp. ALS.","Number of sick patients; danger at Old Point; return of the Orgains; Osbornes to White Sulphur; present from William Cross; love to the family. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Weather in Richmond; \"arrangements...to take charge of Mrs.Micke [?] as far as Brandon\"; need for \"Charlotte to be very prudent in regard to the talk\"...she had with Robert; talk with William and Cora Ritchie. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"obstinate form of dysentary amongst the servants\"; improvement in the weather; arrangements about preserves; mention of Capt. Davis; recovering all the current jelly; letter from a woman that Robert is quite serious about and his inability to \"fathom the working of the female heart\".","Poor health of the Osbornes; letter to Cora Ritchie's sister; acceptability of Mr. Murdaugh as the local minister; sale of wheat; dinner with Crenshaw; love to members of the family. 2 pp. ALS.","Extended stay in Richmond because of ill health; William in Tennessee; inclement weather; purchase of seed wheat; good corn crop expected; painting the house; securing someone to plant the wheat; health of the old Colonel; mention of Mr. Murdaugh and Ben's wife. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Finances in regard to rent from a house; William's \"parting with the old Enquirer\"; sickness in the area; repairs being done to the house; sale of wheat; \"braking up a few retail whiskey shops\"; brief encounter with Randolph Harrison. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Letter from Brockwell [?] in regard to Mr. Bishop; eviction of the Brockwells; question of whether or not to pay Brockwell and wage; \"survey of farming operations\" at Brandon with William Ritchie; need to be more direct when giving orders to the plantation's overseers; foraging by Capt. Whiting for General Magruder's army. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Robert being \"stunned at late disasters\"; \"effect of giving up Norfolk and James River\"; prediction of Richmond's eventual fall; troops near Petersburg; brief summary of deliberations in regard to Brandon; burning of the wharves; sale of Robert's horse; key for Belle's watch; mention of the Monitor. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Desire of all the servants to stay at Brandon; fate of Richmond; Robert's schemes to save the city by either \"a series of obstructions\" or an Englishman who leveled a hill scientifically; travel on the river; desire to secure the services of Mr. Hammondsl \"Capt. John Rogers proclamation to the ladies  gentlemen on James River\". 3 pp. ALS.","Regret that the Tylers cannot accept a dinner invitation to Brandon. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Answer to Ritchie's letter by \"the Superintendent of Negro Affairs or York County\"; inquiry about property \"leased by Govnt to thirty negroes\"; decision that the property \"cannot be given up to the original owner until the expiration of the term of lease\". 2 pp. ALS.","The leasing of ten acres of land belonging to Indian Fields Farm [once owned by Robert R. Ritchie] Witnessed by Jonas Gilderlen. 2 pp. Doc.Cy.","Scope and Contents","that Robert R. Ritchie took \"the Oath prescribed by the President...in his Proclamation of May 29th, 1965\". 1 p. DocS.","Scope and Contents","[i.e. McCandlish] on Indian Fields Farm as a result of \"'An act for the collection of direct taxes in insurrectionary districts'...approved June 7, 1862\". Included also is a note from Tho. P. McCandlish attesting that the \"land...referred to, is the property of Dr. Ro. R. Ritchie\". 2 pp. DocS.","Bonds secured by Robert Ritchie to purchase Indian Fields; collection of Money on these bonds; need to have a reliable tenant on the property; suggested release of Capt. Wilder in favor of General Howard. 1 p. ALS.","5 pieces.","Scope and Contents","Letters to his mother, his brother and sisters, 1846-1869  undated, and miscellaneous letters to WFR and material concerning him and his wife, Anna Cora Mowatt Ritchie, 1851-1938  undated","Death of Mr. John H. Pleasants [killed by Thomas Ritchie, Jr. in a duel]; details of his funeral; dinner at Mr. Green's; possibility of legal prosecution; bad weather; letter from Charlotte through Miss Julia Johns. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Purchase of a harness; \"discussion of the candidates for the Convention\"; \"fear that, if California  is admitted, Georgia and South Carolina will go off\"; \"The New Mexico territorial bill; mention of Judge Bayly; visit with the W.B. Harrison family; Tom's Ritchie health; notes included about a medicinal prescription and body measurments as needed for dressmaking. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Description of William's wife Cora and \"how happy she will be to know\" Isabella; Cora's father as \"the leading merchant in furnishing vessels for the famous Miranda Expedition to South America\"; mention of President Jefferson and Secretary Madison; message from Charlotte to Cora; greetings from Tom Ritchie and love to the family. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Health of Thomas Ritchie; present to Isabella of \"Cora's Autobiography\"; \"the very brilliant success of the book\"; parts of a letter from Cora about her pleasure with the book; references to William and Thomas Ritchie in the text; no news of interest  politically in Richmond and Washington. 4 pp. ALS.","Health of Thomas Ritchie; Dr. Davis' opinion on a cure for Thomas [Ritchie, Jr.?]; cook Emanuel engaged for a month; purchase of three bedsteads and other pieces of furniture; letter from Cora; offer to have Isabell's brother live with William. 3 pp. ALS.","Reciept of a letter from the sister; greetings to the sister from Foushee's wife, Cora; health of Isabella Ritchie; letters recieved from Wm. Cross and Wm. Foushee, and Mr. Lippincott; tribute to Thomas Ritchie from Mr. Richards; Coar's health; greetings to members of the Ritchie family. 4 pp. ALS.","Receipt of Isabella's letters and maple sugar cakes; Foushee's New York trip; President Pierce at Fauquier Springs; visitors at Mr. Smyth's house; family reunion; brother George at the Cottage; peaches and pears from Brandon. 4 pp. ALS.","Isabella's account in the Farmers' Bank of Virginia; payment of a bill; package due to arrive from New York; invitation to the Wickhems' wedding; Sister Bella's financial matters; health of various family friends; George Ritchie's arrival in New York. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Receipt of Isabella's letters and enclosed cards from Cora; return of a \"duelling party\" and appearance of the settlement in the paper; health of several family friends; visit to Richard's home \"Riverside\"; concersation with Mrs. Henry [?] Gibson. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Visit of Bella and Isabella to Brandon; search for the \"Miranda\"; purchase of several items at a store in New York; china for Anne Eliza; death of Charles Ogden; stay at W.C.E. Thompson's in New York; proposed journey home through Philadelphia  Washington.","Isabella's stay at Salt Sulphur Springs; ignorance of friends being in New York on thier honeymoon; excursion to the mountains; trip \"through the lovely valley of Wyoming, the Deleware Water Gap...visiting coal mines  travelling on the 'gravity railroads'\"; visit to Richmond of the Prince of Wales. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Detailed description of William's journey to Washington; company of Mrs. Hume aboard the \"Eliza Hancox\"; talk with the Captain about steamboats; reference to a book [?] the \"death of Lincoln\"; mention of several friends and acquaintances. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Entertaining company at Brandon; gift from Tucker of terrapins and fresh pike; problems with William's knee and the need for his \"leg...to be put into harness\"; \"wonders of the microscope at the Army Museum\"; pleasant ways William is passing away the time at Stones; talk by Dr. Rudder; news about various friends. 4 pp. ALS.","Illness of William's wife Cora; visit of Mr. Everett to Brandon; mention of Consul James; Belle Harrison's expected visit; \"Carter lee's lecture on 'Laughter'\"; legislative question before Congress. 4 pp. ALS.","Arrangements made at the Powhatan  House in Richmond; disease in the city's suburbs; news about various friends; to church with the Rutherfoord family; message to Mragaret from Captain Randolph. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Visit from Charlotte and Jenny; reports about Brandon; reference to \"a sweet creature of fine talents\" [perhaps a reference to Anna Cora Ogden Mowatt]; note about Heilbrook [?] 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Order recieved in the morning; invitation to visit Richmond; breakfast prepared by Mathilda; reciept of letter from Bella; no news from Mr. Cross; Evans' victory; renting of \"the Cottage\" to Mr. Daingerfield. 2 pp. ALS.","Advocation of Thomas Ritchie for Governor. Included also is a note from WFR to his father re smith's letter. 2 pp. ALS.","Shipment of a book and Wynne's desire to be informed of its safe arrival to William. Included is a pencilled note that the mentioned book was given to the College of William and Mary by Margaret Ritchie harrison Cocke. 2 pp. ALS.","Readmission of the South into the Union; Foushee's investment in enslaved persons and financial loss due to emancipation; effect of the war on Brandon; Foushee's desire to acquire a government position in Washington or Virginia; influence of Thomas Ritchie in Presidential politics; rights of the South in the coming presidential election; \"Johnson's Veto of the Joint Resolution\"; possibility of another Civil War; \"nomination of Seymour and Blair\"; right of Black population to vote. 4 pp. ALS.","Inscription on the church chalice; \"Brandon Church, Presented by Wm Foushee and Anna Cora Ritchie. January 1857.\" 1 p TLS.","Mrs. Mowatt and her appearance in a play as Desdemona ; mention too of her engagement to William F. Ritchie, editior of the Richmond Enquirer. 1 p. NC1.","Scope and Contents","Possibility of not meeting for two years; death of Dr. Graves; prospects of George's vessel being sent to Cuba or California; romance between \"Sister Anne Eliza and Mr. Cross\"; Mobile as \"one of the healthiest cities in the union\"; naval blockade of Round Island; mention of the vessels \"Water Witch\", \"Flint\", \"Albany\", and \"Germantown\". 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Desire to recieve more letters while aboard the \"Wolcott\"; weddings withing the family; fond memories of Brandon, especially at Christmas; mention of William Allen and Major Selden; life on the \"Wolcott\"; health of Thomas Ritchie; greetings to be given various friends and relatives; possibility that the Sec. of the Treasury might reccoment the Congress the abolishment of the Navy. 4 pp. ALS.","Descriptions of the contents of several boxes with notations as to which family member or friend recieves what item. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Desire for news from home; George's demanding duties as Purser of two ships; U.S. steamers in the Far East; shipment of 2 boxes to the family via Adams and Co. Express and Capt. John Glasson; reference to \"his Celestial majesty in his own Capitol Pekin\"; and to Commondore Perry; mention of the following vessels: \"Susquehana\", \"Southhampton\", \"Hancock\", \"Cooper\", \"Kennedy\"; \"Powhatan\", \"Vincennes\", \"Porpoise\", \"Lexington\", \"Mississippi\", and \"Macedonia\". 4 pp. ALS.","Sadness felt in parting from the family again; account of his travel schedule; mention of John Armistead; dinner at Willow Hill with Col. McCandlish and friends; accident with his horse and buggy; love to members of the family. 4 pp. ALS.","Paying off the crew at the Navy Yard; extensive use of silver to pay the crew; death of Mr. Millson's sister; wedding of Lt. Thornburn and Miss Reed; party at Com. Dornins; present of a dog to a doctor. 3 pp. ALS.","Amount of money in Mrs. Ritchie's checking account; claim with Mr. Bagby; George's voyage to Panama; sale of corn at Lower and Upper Brandon; sale of George's horse. 3 pp. ALS.","Signed by James Evans, high priest, John Dove, secretary, and George Ritchie. 1 p. DocS.","Scope and Contents","pleasure of recieving mail from home; mention of the English man of war \"Amethyst\"; unexpected overnight guests aboard the \"St. Marys\"; manuevers in the Gulf of California; the seemingly \"tremendous mania for matrimony in the United States\"; greetings to the Ritchie family. 2 pp. ALS.","Description of a ball; praise given Thomas Ritchie; visit with President Polk and his wife; party at the Blairs and several other places; invitation to go home with the Daingerfields. 4 pp. ALS.","Effect of weather on river navigation; proposed visits by Mrs. Ritchie and Isabella Harrison; George Byrd's wedding; Charlotte's camel's hair shawl; rumors about Mr. Carter's health and his marriage; news about various friends and family members; christening of Margaret Ritchie Stone's baby. 6 pp. ALS.","1 p. Ms.","Anne's health; birth of Anne's daughter; return home of Aunt Phoebe; Mary's inability to care for Anne's baby unless her own child and nurse could be present; Sister Bella as a replacement for Mary; Issie's wedding; visitors and thier comments about the baby; love to various friends and relatives. 10 pp. ALS.","Letter to Jenny Stone; health of Jenny Ritchie; death of Mrs. Tendall; opera performance; family news; love to various friends. 4 pp. ALS. incomplete.","Invitiation for Charlotte to join other members of the Ritchie family at the Cross' home. 4 pp. AL.","Charlotte's health; illness in Margaret's family; invitation to visit Anne Eliza; comment on the weather; news about William and Cora Ritchie in Richmond; love to various members of the family. 4 pp. ALS.","Pleasure from Charlotte's visit; Isabella Harrison's eye; family news; arrangements for Addie Smyth's wedding; love to various people. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Isabella's check for $600; health of Isabella Harrison; sleeping arrangements for visiting friends and family; difficulty in accomodating \"Cora and her party\"; financial transaction with Mr. Green; mention of numerous friends. 6 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Trip to New York; summer plans to travel to Boston; loost shawl; purchase of two corsets; trips to market for flowers and fruit; greeting to various friends; purchase of evergreens and English firs; christening of Louisa Adams' son; Gus Nicholson \"to sea for two years\"; cut thumb; news about George harrison. 6 pp. ALS.","Why Anne has not written; expected visit from Belle; news about various friends and relatives; marriage of Harriet Heileman; trip to Ashburton. 3 pp. ALS.","Thank you for Charlotte's letter and recipe; 4th of July celebration and fireworks; Robert's health; Aunt Eleanor's trip to the Springs; news about various friends; Charlotte's trip to New York; money for corsets and evergreens; love to members of the family. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Plans to visit Broadneck \"to see the bride and Groom\"; present of a new writing desk; love to members of the family. Included also is a letter from Mary Green to Isabella re her depressed spirits and \"double bereavement\". 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Mary's embroidery frame as a birthday present to Isabella. Included also is a letter from Isabella F. Ritchie to Bella re the letter she wrote for Mary and a request for a pair of her drawers. 1 p. AL.","(N.B. Because of the use of nicknames, it is possible not all the letters addressed to Jennie in this folder were intended for Virginia Ritchie, daughter of Thomas and Isabella F. Ritchie.)","Scope and Contents","Accident on the road; trip to Niagara and possibility of meeting Charlotte there; rainy weather; experience with gas at the dentist's; appointment with Dr. McFarlan; comment on Cousin Belle's \"habit of fainting\"; dinner with Aunt Mary; love to the relatives. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Travel schedule; health of some measles patients; thanks for some flowers; \"unhappiness about poor Minnie\". 2 pp. ALS.","Expression of sympathy; Joe's fever and his favorable improvement; love to members of the family. 3 pp. ALS.","Intended marriage to Miss Martha C. Southhall; building of the new rectory in So. Boston; love to Mrs. Harrison, Major  Mrs. Page. 2 pp. ALS.","Bequeathing a likeness of Anna Cora [(Ogden) Mowatt] Ritchie to \"Julia G. Smythe's daughter Eugenie.\" 1 p. Doc. Cy","Scope and Contents","\"Universal rushing after Xmas presents\"; Charlotte's desire to shop alone without Carter's company; details of a concert; visit with the Orgains; Wickham's wedding; Carter's feeling of being \"rather in the way\" around the Gittings' home; mention of George Byrd and Mrs. George Williams; spending Christmas Eve around a fireplace \"over hauling presents as they come in\". 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Belle's health; death of Agnes sixteen years ago; account of close friends and relatives who died in October; sadness over \"all those long lonely evenings\". 2 pp. AL.","Death of Mildred's father; Agnes' death 19 years ago; appretiation of kindnesses done by V; the passing of Fitzhugh; love to a number of people. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Visit of Daniel Webster to Richmond and a dinner given by the Whigs; drive around the city with Mrs. Webster and Miss Seaton; details of a wedding; picnic at Ritchie's farm; news about various friends and acquaintances; \"account of the Victory of Cerro Gordo\". 4 pp. ALS.","Letter recieved from Charlotte; Mr. Gittings' health; Carter's health and the kind attention given him by Charlotte; inquiries about Isabella Harrison and Brandon; problems encountered during the harvest; desire to visit Brandon. 2 pp. ALS.","Matter of a lace shawl; Robert Ritchie's visit to Indian Fields Farm; declining a trip to the Springs; mention of numerous friends; stay at Brandon. 4 pp. AL.","Scope and Contents","\"Necessary caution\" used when writing; comment on those who have died in the war; family news; \"arms...sought in Europe\"; \"visit from General L's daughters Annie and Agnes\"; role of women during the war; receipt of a letter from \"one of our heroes at Manassad\"; mention of Sherman; \"Death of 400 of our noble souls\" 4 pp. AL. Letter probably to Charlotte Gittings and Margaret Stone.","Scope and Contents","Desire that Charlotte come to Brandon; \"William to the Wars\"; shipment of novels; gift for Dr. Dean; \"Bella  Bobs letters written in cypher\"; efforts to locate George in Washington; visit from Mr. Corcoran; death of Mrs. Warrington. 4 pp. incomplete. AL.","Reflections on God and the meaning of life; hope that Jeff will seek enlightenment through God and the Bible. 4 pp. ALS.","Dr. Sayre at medical convention in New Orleans but assurance that he will write Mr. Ritchie upon his return; questions about Bellevue Hospital to be answered by Dr. Yale. 1 p. AL.","Accomodations at Bellevue Hospital for Mr. Ritchie as arranged by Dr. Sayre; Dr. Sayre's arrival in New York from New Orleans; suggestion that Mr. Ritchies delay his trip until Dr. Sayre's return. 3 pp. ALS.","2 pp. TL.","Scope and Contents","\"History of the Westover alms basin\"; mention of Mr. Bird of New York, Col. Byrd, Sarah Braine. 2 pp. ALS.","1 p. LS.","Scope and Contents","\"The Wayside Spring in Alabama\" by Charles Mackay. 1 p. NC1.","Reprinted from American Historical Magazine, Nashville, Tenn., Oct. 1896. 36 pp. Pamphlet.","6 pieces","1 piece","Scope and Contents","No. 15 of the \"Plain Words\" series. 8 pp.","1 p.","A dirge on the Civil War. 1 p.","Thomas Ritchies professional papers are chiefly letters to him as editor of the Washington Union, the official organ of the Democratic party (the entire collections contains only a few letters by him).The letters cover all the political topics of the day; extension of slavery, Texas, the Mexican War (militarily and politically), internal improvements, Wilmot Proviso, oregon territory, Whig and Democratic politics, transcontunental railroad, Baltimore convention, Nashville convention, Presidential elections of 1844 and 1848, and contain references to Daniel Webster, Henry Clay, John C. Calhoun, Zachary Taylor, Winfield Scott, Martin Van Buren, James K. Polk, Thomas Hart Benton, and Lewis Cass. A few relate to South American affairs, and Ritchie's business papers as a printer are also included. The letters cover a wide geographical range (a number, however, are written from Virginia) and often reflect local political conditions and the opinions of the average citizen. Among the correspondents are: R.M.T. Hunter, Ambrose Dudley Mann, W.D. Wallach, S. Basset French, and Andrew Stevenson.","4 pp. Ms.","4 pp. Ms.","Limitation of the government's powers; clarification of the Constitution; powers of the President; patronage vs. the public interest; election of the President. 2 pp. Cy","Scope and Contents","Miseries suffered by Carter during a period of confinement; comments on news contained in Ritchie's last letter; mention of a belief in \"predestinarianism\"; pleasure of Mrs. Fitzhugh's company; use of a number of French phrases by Carter; joke about a toast to Jackson. 4 pp. ALS.","Present of \"a specimen of stewed trufles. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","A confidential letter in which Brockenbrough states what he conceives to be the true feeling of the people in certain lower Virginia counties toward Van Buren; the Democratic party with not be united behind him and unless he should not \"advocate unhesitatingly the annex of texas his vote will be nothing\"; these sentiments were more confirmed at the meeting of the district convention of which Brockenbrough was the chairman. 1 p. ALS.","Belief that Van Buren will be defeated in the election and that another candidate would run stronger; rumor that many will not even vote if Van Buren runs. 2 pp.","Scope and Contents","Hoge's nomination as an Elector by the Democratic Convention; recent local defeats for Democrats in Virginia elections; appeal of Martin Van Buren as the Presidential candidate; consideration of the main political parties, namely the Democratic, Whig, and \"floating parties\". 3 pp. ALS.","Election results and speculation on the causes of disaster; Van Buren considered as a liability in the election; the legality of 40 Whig votes; Texas annexation and Clay's stand against it. 2 pp. ALS","Scope and Contents","Democratic Party of Virginia's selection of candidate for the U.S. Presidency; Van Buren and the Texas question and his loss of Virginia votes; the need for a candidate the \"reverse of Mr. Clay\"; pledges himself to vote for the Texas man at the Baltimore Convention. 3 pp. ALS.","Texas question; Virginia's vote for the coming Presidential election; Van Buren's candidacy; Republican and Democratic politics. 3 pp. ALS.","Texas annexation; Presidential candidacy of Tyler. Clay, and Van Buren; sectional strife at Baltimore Convention; Edmunds' resignation as Assistant Elector in his district. 6 pp. ALS.","Texas annexation; Tyler's Presidency; Candidates for the office of the presidency. 2 pp. ALS.","Tyler's Presidency and anti-Tyler feeling among some citizens. 1 p. ALS.","Invitation to dinner with the Richmond Cadet Corps. 1 p. ALS","Scope and Contents","Invitation to dinner celebrating the anniversery of the Declaration of Independence by the \"democratic citizens of the district of Columbia\" 2 pp. LS.","Gift of a book. 1 p. ALS.","Compliments to Ritchie and Mr. Polk; request for 50 copies of an article on Gen. Jackson. 2 pp. ALS.","Establishment of the Union newspaper and questions regarding its size, type, and paper quality; Democrats in Western cities and their reaction to Ritchie as editor of the Union. 3 pp. ALS.","Thanks to Ritchie for his letter which Everett received through the State Department; memorandum from [W.J?] of interest to Everett; Everett honored that Ritchie proposes to send communications for the paper. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Elmore's appointment to England and his reasons for declining the position; expression of a \"deep and settled hostility\" to the tariff system in Elmore's state and some other adjoining states. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Appraisal of the value of the Globe office and \"the grounds and buildings used for conducting the business of that office\". 1 p. ALS.","Purchase of an estate in New Jersey with a description of its location and condition; resignation as a Consul with the government; possibility of accepting a professorship with the College of South Carolina.","Letter for Green or Ritchie; lengthy discussion of the victory of [S.F.] Leake, elected to the Congress from Virginia; mention of Gordon and Hynes; thanks to Selden from Col. Robert Taylor. 4 pp. ALS.","A memorandum of promotions and appointments in the Army; General Order No. 9 mentioned; publication in the Union of future official memoranda. 1 p. ALS.","Report on the health of a mutual friend. 2 pp. ALS.","Ritchie's new position in Washington and the reaction in general of people in Richmond; Ludlam's request that his new title be announced at Ritchie's earliest convenience. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Views on the topic of \"Presidential Succession\"; Presidential appointments; Texas annexation; Union editorial on President Polk. 3 pp. AL.","Letter of introduction presenting William Flinn, past editor of the Pittsburgh daily Aurora. 1 p. ALS.","Recommendation of Professor Aimes as a regular correspondant in New York for Ritchie's paper. 2 pp. ALS.","Invitation to attend a Farmers' Club meeting. 1 p. ALS.","The Union newspaper as an organ of the Democratic party and the desire by Petrikin that the paper publish only correct information on matters of government and Democratic principles; Calvin Blythe of Pennsylvania is cited as a Democrat unworthy of being written about in the Union, especially when other Democrats like W.H. Roane of Virginia are well known for their integrity and party loyalty. 3 pp. L.","Request by the clerk of the House of Representatives that Thomas Ritchie be permitted to take books from the Library of Congress. 1 p. ALS.","Letter by one of the fathers of the Republican Party is forwarded to Ritchie [not enclosed with letter]; the Union newspaper is complimented; Ritchie is assured of a vote in his bid for Preinter of the Congress. 1 p. ALS.","Annexation of Texas; abolitionists; tariffs; banking. 2 pp. ALS.","Suggestions for the suppression of the trade of enslaved persons and recolonization of Black persons in Africa. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Sketches of Congress\" and the appearance of these articles in the Union. 2 pp. ALS.","Unity of the Democratic Party in Pennsylvania; election by the Pa. legislature of General Cameron as U.S. Senator over Judge Woodard. 2 pp. ALS.","Letter for the Secretary of the Army which solicits an appointment for a friend; death of a mutual friend and the grief of his sister; meeting of a state convention to nominate a candidate for Governor; strength of the Whigs in Georgia. 3 pp. ALS.","List of subscribers to the Union; Texas and the Whigs; personal differences between Mr. Wise and Mr. Polk; popularity of the Union. 4 pp. ALS.","Request for a change of subscription from the Enquirer to the Union. 1 p. ALS.","Report on the District of Clatsop [?] in Oregon describing the land, population, industry, and climate. 2 pp. ALS.","State of the foreign carrying trade; abuses existing in the important of merchandise. 8 pp. ALS.","Copy of an article for publication in the Union; Whigs retaining positions in the Administration. 3 pp. ALS.","Reorganization of America's Consular establishment. 4 pp. ALS.","Description of the Oregon country, especially areas near the Columbia and Willamette rivers; Ford elaborates on the fertility of the soil, navigation of rivers, variations in climate, and beautiful scenery. 3 pp. ALS.","His address which was well recieved by the liberal Whigs; the great difficulty which will have to be met at the next Congress where everything will depend on the course the President [Polk] takes. [Illegible handwriting and a system of short hand which drops vowels make reading difficult. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","The Atlas as being \"hostile to President Polk\"; mention of Van Buren; Ritchie's role in helping to settle the Texas Question. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Removal of Major Wm. B. Lewis\" from office by Preisdent Polk. 3 pp. AL.","Scope and Contents","President Polk's \"unnatural course\" towards his friends in Missouri. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","President's resolution passed Monday evening; discussion of the political makeup of the New York Council; Administration growing daily in strength; hopes that Polk will continue to \"cherish all the elements\" which elected him President; Ritchie's \"neighbor the 'U.S. Journal'\" as a \"very low press\". 4 pp. ALS.","Goodwin's dislike of a Mr. Rathkin [?]; \"denunciation [of} Mr. Polks administration as 'an appendix to John Tylers administration'\" article submitted in rebuttal to some of Rathkin's political beliefs. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Introduction of Jno. C. Haswell; discussion of the Richmond Enquirer as a \"standard of political orthodoxy\"; expression of pleasure that Ritchie was selected editor of the Union. 1 p. ALS.","Discussion of the president and his Administration. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Congratulations to Ritchie on his new position as editor of the Washington Union; recent lack of confidence expressed by the general public towards President Polk; mention of the tariff and \"compromise of the Oregon question\"; Harvey's desire to be reinstated in his job; mention of several people in congress from Missouri whom Ritchie may rely on. 4 pp. ALS.","Editorial in the Savannah Republican against Mr. McAllister, Democratic candidate for governor. 2 pp. ALS.","Calhoun as a candidate for the Presidency; Polk and the tariff; Texas question. 7 pp. ALS.","Article in a Baltimore paper about Polk and promises he made following his nomination by the Baltimore Convention; Tisestro's[?] dismissal from office by Mr. Walker. 3 pp. ALS.","Introduction of Thomas Ritchie to John H. Steele. 1 p. ALS.","Mutual friend \"Slam should receive a Presidential appointment; thinks Bancroft and March have been instrumental in prejudicing the President against him; suggests \"slam be appointed purser of the Navy;. comparison of Tyler's and Polk's Administrations. 4 pp. ALS.","War with Mexico; interests of England and France in Mexico; U.S. strategy if war is declared. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Support for the Union; J. L. O'Sullivan's dislike of President Polk; Van Buren and the \"Southern Democracy\".  2 pp. ALS.","Wilson's unemployment and desire to have an advertisement inserted in Richie's paper.","Introduction of Col. Paul H. Hubbs, a merchant in New York. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Appointment of a commissioner from Virginia; \"Clay Whigs\" who were already appointed. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Reaction of the citizens of Montgomery to the incorrect news that Mexico had declared war on the United States; mustering of two volunteer companies, the \"Riflemen\" and the \"Blues\", and thier resolutions to defend the U.S.; the \"Riflemen's\" disapointment about not recieving a letter of recognition from the President for thier patriotic action; a copy of the \"Riflemen's\" resolutions enclosed which were also mailed to the President. 4 pp. ALS.","Gift of four Virginia hams. 1 p. ALS.","Reference to an article about Oregon in an English journal Bell's Life. 1 p. ALS.","Democratic Party in Mississippi; address of the last Democratic State Convention; Texas annexation; senatorial race between ex-Gov. McNutt and Gen. Foote; article about Gen. Same Houston and reference to a speech he made; boundary of the Rio Bravo. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Reaction to an editorial in the Union about the press in Ohio; politics in Ohio, 1840-1845; position of Whigs and conservative Democrats in Ohio's 1840 election; money power and the banks; Bartley Bank Bill of 1842-43; \"Softs vs. Hards\"; Texas annexation question; Rooster [?] Bank Bill; Democratic county convention in Ohio. 8 pp. ALS.","Articles against Ritchie and Polk by the editor of the Cincinnati Enquirer; influence of John Brough in Ohio politics; background of Hiram Robinson and his relation to John Brough. 3 pp. ALS.","Failure of the Union to publish any letters from Ohio Democrats; protection of civil and religious liberties; war with Mexico; Santa Anna and General Paredas mentioned; consitution of Texas; occupation of Oregon. 4 pp. AL.","Editor of the Mercury and his relation to Calhoun; Calhoun's support of Polk's Administration; reduction of the Tariff. 3 pp. ALS","Desire for more emphasis on European news; suggestion that the Union no longer reprint articles from English journals; Bernard as possible editor of foreign news for the Union. 3 pp. ALS.","Defense of Brent's father following an attack by the New York Express. 1 p. ALS.","Complaint of American seea captains that no U.S. agent resides at Bremerhaven; problem of protecting unemployed American seamen in Bremen; Shipping foreigners to the U.S. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Appointment of E. Warren as Consul for the port of Trieste and reasons for his probable rejection by the Senate; dissatisfaction with other appointments by President Polk; \"Hard Annexationists\" in Missouri; resistence to European encroachment; modification of the tarriff. 4 pp. L","Discussion of the tariff and slavery. 4 pp. ALS.","Warren's background; tariffs; interests of manufacturers. 2 pp. ALS.","March through Texas and impressions of the land; botanical interest in rare flowers and seeds; military forces encountered. 3 pp. ALS.","Tariff Issues. 3 pp. ALS.","Government contract for the delivery of Tobacco; Calhoun's probable return to the Senate; tariff adjustments; Oregon question. 3 pp. ALS","Salary increase for Cabell in his position as chief clerk in the Recorder's Bureau of the General Land Office. 3 pp. ALS","Vote of Texans for annexation, the Constitution, Governor, and Lt. Governor; affairs with Mexico; Indian attack; General Sam Houston's proposed visit to Austin. 3 pp. ALS.","Triumph of Whigs in Georgia elections; mention of John C. Calhoun 3 pp. ALS.","Hamilton's protection of U.S. citizens during the war between Uruguay and Argentina and request for payment of services from 31 Aug. 1838 to 31. Oct. 1845. Includes copy of certificate of Hamilton's sefices by Santiago Vasquez, Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Republic of Uruguay, and a copy of Hamilton's bill to the U.S. Government. 8 pp. ALS.","Modification of Tarriff Act of 1842; tariff meeting at the Exchange Hotel; position of Pennsylvania Democrats and Whigs towards the Tariff. 2 pp. ALS.","Correction of an article in the Union about the choice of a Democratic County Committee of Nantuckett. 1 p. ALS","Oregon; texas; tariff; iron interests in Pennsylvania; internal improvements. 3 pp. ALS","Murders by John Ross in 1839; present reign of terror over the Cherokees; petition to the President; appeal to Ritchie. 5 pp. ALS.","Forwarding letters to friends in England through the State Department.","Foreign appointment sought by THomas H. Holt. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Account of a storm at sea and the \"benefits arising from the observation of barometers\". 3 pp. ALS.","Bragg's displeasure with an article in the Union about his brother; description of the Bragg family and thier relation to the Democratic Party; circumstances leading to Lt. Bragg's court martial by General Scott. Communication prepared to counter the article in the Union. 3 pp. ALS.","British agitation over the corn laws and an article printed by the Times. 4 pp. ALS","Paper on the Hawaiian Islands by Dr. William Maxwell Wood. 2 pp. ALS.","An editorial position for Jarvis with the Union; writing assignments he would not accept; salary expectations; previous experience; political preferences. 3 pp. ALS","Detailed description of Austria's natural wealth, industry, and commerce for the benefit of planters and merchants in the United States. 4 pp. incomplete. L.","Congratulations to Ritchie on his confirmation as the Printer of Congress; mention of Polk's Administration. 2 pp. ALS.","Statement of the amount paid for printing and binding for the House of Representatives, 1823 to 1845, and a letter of explanation about the statement. 2pp. ALS.","Dissatisfaction with the Virginia state legislature; internal improvements along the James River; rail road connections; news of relative P.N. Barbour now in Texas. 3 pp. ALS","Ambrose Dudley Mann, Consul at Bremen, and his interest in Hungary. 2 pp. ALS.","Christmas greetings; letter for publication in the Union; trip to texas. 1 p. ALS.","English penitentiaries. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Oregon question; the \"Forty ninth party\" in Congress; tariff of 1842; war with Great Britain. 4 pp. AL.","Editorials in The Times about Oregon; Ritchie's election as a Printer to Congress. 3 pp. ALS.","Newspaper article connecting Ritchie to a speculation in cotton. 2 pp. ALS.","Mackenzie's desire for employment and his efforts to secure a position with the government. 3 pp. ALS.","Sale of land in Richmond County to Dr. Clopton. Enclosed is a deed for Ritchie's signature. 2 pp. ALS.","Costs of printing Congressional material.","Arbitration of the Oregon question. 2 pp. L.","Introduction of J. M. Moss and his information reguarding the Republic of Uraguay; the Monroe Doctrine; banking matters; subscription to the Union. 3 pp. ALS.","Letter in regard to an editorial for publication in the Union. Copy of the editorial is enclosed. 3 pp. ALS.","Heiss' resignation from his position with the Union. 1 p. ALS.","Negro suffrage and its effect on national politics. 4 pp. ALS.","Payment of subscription to the Union; political opinions of Calhoun, Clay, and Van Buren. 1 p. ALS.","Oregon Question. 3 pp. ALS.","Oregon question and relations with England; dipolomacy with Mexico. 3 pp. ALS.","Gillet's prospects in an election. 2 pp. ALS.","2 pp. Ms.","Scope and Contents","Naval school at Annapolis and an article addressed to \"The Editor of the Union\" from \"An old salt\" which supports the school. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Publication and marketing of a book; McConochie's property in Kentucky where he \"owns 350 acres of Land and between 20 and 40 negroes\". 1 p. ALS.","The Congressional printing done by Ritchie and Heiss, and John Niles' resolution proposing the price be reduced. Includes copy of a letter by John C. Rives to Heiss, 11 Feb. 1846, detailing the reasons for opposing Niles' resolution. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Complaint about irregular delivery of the Union; issues of Whiggery, Calhounism, and Mexico\". 3pp. ALS.","Relations with Mexico; settlement of disputes; board of commissioners to examine claims against Mexico; mexican reaction to American claims; drawbacks to a mixed commission of MExicans and Americans. 3 pp. AL.","Reference to a copy of a letter on printing and copy of a speech by C.B. Ficklin in Philadelphia. [copies not enclosed} 1 p. ALS.","Oregon question; campaign of 1844; Democrats in Congress; sectional interests vs. the Constitution; Polk's nomination at the Baltimore Convention; war with Mexico; lowered tariff; treasury system. 4 pp. ALS.","Tariff legislation and predicted vote by members of Congress. 1 p. ALS.","Telegraphing news from New York and New Jersey. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Speeches of Senators Cass and Benton on the Oregon Question\"; mention \"of the British title...to Oregon\"; \"Treaty with Russia\". 4 pp. ALS.","Comment on an editorial in the Union. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Probability that a bill cannot be passed which will give [Congressional] printing out by Contract\"; Cabinet members and friends in Congress who have failed to support Ritchie; continuance of the Union \"on a great scale of curtailments of expenses, and under the strictest economy\"; hope \"that the Union can be made profitable\". 3 pp. ALS.","Politics in Arkansas and need to prove that Mr. Folmore is an abolitionist. 1 p. AL.","Trade conducted in Singapore; effect of tariff laws on certain commodities. 2 pp. ALS.","Discharging Volunteers from the Army during the Mexican War. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Banking in New York; \"expansion of Paper money\"; \"consumption of foreign products\"; mention of the existing U.S. tariffs; \"mandate...that the Interest of the majority shall always be the Law of the Land\". 3 pp. AL.","Taxes collected for the Treasury from the Tariff of 1842; effect of the tariff system on the agricultural classes; mention of polk, Walker, and Dallas; problems faced by the british Government and the Bank of England. 3 pp. AL.","Democratic Party in Alabama; vacancy in the Senate; gubernatorial election. Enclosed also is one page of the Marion News detailing the results of a meeting of a Democratic committe in Centerville, Ala., after the resignation of William Yancey from the Senate. 3 pp. ALS  NC1.","War with Mexico; Florida war; character of volunteers in the Army; dissatisfaction with present orders and lack of aggressive movement into Mexico. 4 pp. ALS.","Abuses suffered by Army recruits; pardon to Army deserters; oath of revenge against cruel officers. 3 pp. ALS.","Tariff questions. 1 p. ALS.","The tariff philosophy of cometition; power of the people; tradition of freedom in America. 4 pp. incomplete. Al.","Desire for the Navy to be called into action against Mexico. 3 pp. ALS.","Spech of D. Webster in 1820; tariffs; politics in New York; views of Gov. Wright. Enclosed also is a small newspaper clipping about Gov. Wright. 6 pp. ALS  NC1.","Scope and Contents","Elliott's Financial problems; \"specie clause in the subtreasury bill\"; war with Mexico; expenses of the war. 2 pp. ALS.","Presentations to the National Institute at Washington from the French and British governments. Enclosed are three printed pages of correspondence about the presentations. 4 pp. ALS.","Major General Baron de Kalb's military leadership during the American Revolution and his family's petition to Congress for financial relief. 4 pp. ALS.","2 pp. AMs.","Articles in the Intelligence intended to disgrace the Indiana troops at Buena Vista; effect of these articles on the approaching elections in Indiana. 1 p. ALS.","1 p. NC1","NC1 1p.","War with Mexico. 1 p. incomplete. AL.","Receipt for payment of rent on a house in Washington, D.C. 1 p. ALS.","1 p.","Democratic party in Virginia 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","War with Mexico; \"public debt of Texas\"; customs revenue in Texas; payment of Texas bonds. 4 pp. incomplete. L.","Navy's role in the Mexican War. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Article for Ritchie's paper which \"attempts...to unmask the designs of the king of the French to restore Spanish America...to the Bourbon family\". 2 pp. ALS.","Denunciation of a fellow Democrat and his alleged inclinations toward federalism. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Tarriff Taxation\". 1 p. ALS.","Texas annexation and boundaey lines. 1 p. ALS","Boundaries of Texas; conditions of texas' admission to the U.S.; constitution of Texas. 1 p. ALS.","Article for inclusion in the Union [not with letter]; reference made of Major General [Winfield] Scott. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Communication enclosed for Mr. Ritchie. Communication is dated February 2 1847, Simeon hubbard, Norwich, Conn., to Mr. Thomas Ritchie re a theory of federal government; the Missouri Compromise; the Constitution. 5 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Expulsion of Ritchie from the Senate; \"offence against the Senate...with which [Ritchie's] reporter was charged\"; Senate's \"rejection...of the bill for the increase of the army\"; implication of withholding more men from the Army while the U.S. is at war with Mexico; mention of John C. Calhoun; dissatisfaction with Virginia's Congressional delegate. 3 pp. ALS.","Constitutional amendment affecting presidental caondidates; political asperations of Calhoun. 2 pp. ALS.","Rebuff to those who criticize Ritchie and the Administration. 2 pp. ALS.","4 pp.","Subscription to the Union; unpopularity of Calhoun. Includes AN. to William Wick. 2 pp. ALS.","Reference to an article enclosed for Ritchie's attention [article not with letter. 1 p. ALS.","Appeal for return to liberty, freedom of the press, true democracy, pure Whiggism of 1776. Includes ANS. from W.B. re obituary of Alfred Foster of Carlisle who died February 22. 4 pp. AL.","Ritchie's loss of privileges in the Senate; Calhoun's relations with the federal party and Polk's administration; senators from Florida mentioned. 3 pp. ALS.","Ritchie's loss of privileges in the Senate; War with Mexico; U.S. Bank; tariff of 1842; federalism 3 pp. ALS.","Restriction of Ritchie's privileges in the Senate; John C. Calhoun mentioned. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Introduction of S.T. and W.H. Seawell and a request that Ritchie use his influence to have them and their \"company of Dragoons\" recruited into the war agasint Mexico. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Introduction of S.T. Seawell and his desire to have his \"company of Dragoons\" accepted for service in the war against Mexico. 1 p. ALS","Sutherland's desire to serve in the Army and command his volunteer company in the war against Mexico. 3 pp. ALS","Scope and Contents","\"Freedom of the press\"; restriction of Ritchie's Senate privileges; appraisal of Calhoun and Polk; \"the Mexican war, the Sub-Treasury and Free Trade, will all yet triumph.\" 2 pp. AL. incomplete","News on the course of the Mexican War. 3 pp. ALS.","Introduction of Ware and his interest in an editorial position with a Southern Democratic paper. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Reference to a communication circulated by a Mr. Wentworth; comment on Mr. Wentworth's \"unscrupulous\" character. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","French's \"suffering with a nervous head ache\"; glorification of death and victory in the war with Mexico; French's preference to \"fall amid the rush of battle...then die in my bed  and have my name forgotten!\" 3 pp. ALS.","Financial arrangements concerning a Congressional appropriation. 1 p. ALS.","Problems encountered in the delivery of issues of the Union. 2 pp. ALS.","Reference to resolutions adopted in regard to the Mexican War; mention of John C. Calhoun; Senate's restrictions of Ritchie's privileges. Enclosed is a copy of those resolutions. 4 pp. ALS.","Reference to a letter of mutual interest. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Efforts...to misrepresent the policy of our government  to prejudice public opinion\"; course of the Mexican War; \"speech of Mr. Pendleton...on the subject of our differences with Mexico.\" 1 p. incomplete. AL.","Mexican War; tariff of 1846. 2 pp. ALS.","Restriction of Ritchie's and Heiss' privileges in the Senate. 2 pp. ALS.","Reference to an articles from the Utica Observer. 1 p. ALS.","Article submitted for Ritchie's attention [not enclosed] 2 pp. ALSgt;.","\"Extract from an editorial article in the Globe of May 13, 1843 on the theft of Treasury notes...\". 4 pp. ALS.","Request that earlier letters of endorsement be returned; notice that his company of volunteers for service in the Mexican War has been discharged. 1 p. ALS.","Politics in Iowa. 3 pp. ALS.","Taylor as a Democratic Presidential candidate; Whig influence over Taylor; mention of General Jackson and General Washington. 1 p. ALS.","Detailed description of the Battle of Cerro Yordo during the Mexican War. Map of the battle included. 6 pp. AL.","Political standing of Mr. Wentworth. Enclosed is an article from the Daily Democrat, 21 April [?], \"The Game to Cheat the North.\" 4 pp. ALS.  NC1","Democratic Party in New York; possible outcome of elections in New York in 1848. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"The Mexican war: its Termination\". 4 pp. MsS","Com. Stockton's treatment of Gen. Kearney and his men; Whig strength in Kentucky; convention to amend Kentucky's constitution. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Politics of Hon. J. Wentworth. Enclosed is an article from the Buffalo, New York, Commercial Advertiser re light houses and appropriations for lake harbors. 3 pp. ALS  NC1","General taylor as a Democratic candidate for President. 2 pp. ALS.","12 pp. MsV.","Mexican War; Gen. Scott's proclamation to the Mexicans; Whigs' dilemna over Scott and taylor; candidate of the Democratic National Convention; Polk's visit to North Carolina. 4 pp. ALS.","Introduction of Don Juan de Silva Tellez Giron. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Whigs' interest in General Taylor as a Presidential candidate; Gen. Taylor's Southern background; possible \"fusion of parties\". 4 pp. ALS.","Georgia's gubernatorial election; annexation of Texas; war with Mexico; Mexican payment of the U.S. war debt; general character of Mexicans. 3 pp. ALS.","Attitude of the Argentine government towards the U.S.; Argentina's sympathy for the Mexicans; publication of Whig letters and speeches in the British Packet, especially those communications against the U.S. Administration and war policy; blockade destrictive to U.S. commerce; mention of Lord Howden, Count Walewski,  Gov. Rosas. 5 pp. ALS.","Travels through the British Isles and Ireland; elections in England; British support of Polk and the war against Mexico; state of the grain and potato crops; mention of Sir Robert [Peel] and Mr. [George] Bancroft. 2 pp. ALS.","Introduction of John Lafon; description of Maria's poor health. 1 p. ALS.","Enclosed copy of a letter from Gen. Z. Taylor and his views on the following subjects: war with Mexico, a national bank, a high protective tariff, his candidacy for the Presidency. 4 pp. ALS.","Gallagher's wish to be appointed Captain in a regiment. Enclosed is a note by Thomas Ritchie commenting on Gallagher's close association with the Republican Party. 1 p. ALS.","Col. Hughes' desire to take a regiment to Mexico. 2 pp. ALS.","Gen. Taylor's candidacy. 3 pp. ALS.","Deshong's new approach to mathematics. 1 p. ALS.","4 pp.","Reference to an article in the Chicago Democrat against Col. may. 1 p. ALS.","Reference to letter about climate and diseases in Mexico; mention of Santa Anna; English involvement in a Mexican Company. 3 pp. ALS.","Report on his vacation in New York City; purchase of a lamp for Ritchie's home; suggestion that Ritchie, too, take a vacation and relax for a change; party held in honor of a friend Hopkins; political views expressed by Croswell; fight between the Argus and the Atlas and its effect on the Democratic Party in New York. 3 pp. ALS.","Election in Indiana between Dobson and Davis; predicted defeat of Stanton in Tennessee; possible Whig majority in the U.S. House; establisment of a Southern paper under Calhoun's direction; Clay's Northern tour as prelude to becoming a possible Presidential candidate; question of abolitionism. 3 pp. ALS.","Reference to views expressed by Wallach; bill paid by French; Ritchie's request for some wine; health of Mr. Walker; politics in Tennessee concerning General Thomas H. Benton and Major General G. J. Pillow. 1 p. ALS.","Congressional printing matters concerning Houston, Ned Curtis, Wendell and Benth[rysen?]; purchase of a cask of brandy for Ritchie. 2 pp. ALS.","Belief that Whig domination in Congress would lead to the withdrawal of U.S. troops out of Mexico and in turn jepordize the chance of the Government to secure peace with Mexico; desire for the Union to take a firm position against the Whigs and thier stand on the Mexican question. 2 pp. ALS.","Opportunity for Ritchie to acquire some port wine. 1 p. ALS.","Article submitted to the Union concerning European affairs; reference to marriage of Montpersier with the Infanta of Spain; French and English interests in Mexico. 3 pp. ALS.","Avowal of friendship and support in time of trouble; lengthy description of heiss' background and his ability to cope with failure. 7 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Prediction that Democratic ticket nominated at Syracuse will be defeated; description of one of the New York candidates; the Irish vote in New York; Polk's strength in the next Presidential campaign; Baltimore Convention; Wilmot Proviso; Mexican War and position heiss would take against Mexico if he were President. 4 pp. ALS.","Introduction of Navy Lt. Boyle. 1 p. AL.","Scope and Contents","Reference to a letter from Capt. Robt. E. Lee and his descriptions of the Mexican battles of Coutreras and Chenibusco; belief that the Administration has underestimated the Mexicans' \"power, energy, and perseverance\". 4 pp. ALS.","Establishment of a paper in Pittsburgh to oppose the Wilmot Proviso. 1 p. ALS.","Delivery of a bond and payment of interest on it. 1 p. ALS.","Mention of Brithsi Gen. Lane, Major Lully, Col. Childs, Major McCoy, Santa Anna; movement of U.S. troops to Jalapa, mexico; Santa Anna's escape to Puebla and pursuit by Col. Childs; prospects of peace. 2 pp. ALS.","Visit with Col. Fremont; Col. Smyth's private conversation with a Mr. Jones re Ritchie's relation to Col. Fremont. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Answer to an article to the American Whig Review entitled \"the President and the Army\"; discussion of the military, state militias, West Point Academy, etc. 7 pp. AL.","Securing an appointment to West Point for the son of Mrs. F. Randolph of Fauquier. 1 p. ALS.","Editorial for Ritchie [not enclosed]; duties in Europe; Mexican War; proposed visit of Major Hobbie. 3 pp. AL.","Reference to lt. D.S. Wlson, former editor of the Democratic paper Miner's Express in DuBuque, Iowa. 1 p. ALS.","Introduction of Pearson and his desire to be commissioned and to participate in the war against mexico. 1 p. ALS.","Walker's request for a loan from Congress; funding the war against Mexico. 2 pp. AL.","Legal controversy surrounding the extradition of Lucian N. Metzgar, a French notary charged with forgery by his government. 2 pp. ALS.","Organizing the Democratic party for the Presidential Campaign. 2 pp. ALS.","Division with the Democratic ranks oveer the Wilmot Proviso; right of Congress to interfere in state governments; question of slavery especially in the territories; mention of the Missouri Compromise. 3 pp. ALS.","Southern Views on the course of the Mexican War. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Whig control of the House; Mexican War battles; General Scott's attack upon the capital; General Wool to his new headquarters; General Taylor \"will be forced into the political arena\". 4 pp. ALS.","Dinner invitation from the Pittsburgh Press. 1 p. LS.","Van Reuthugsen[?]'s investment in a printing speculation; suggestion to Earringer that his friends should not oppose Ritchie in the Senate if they don't want Ritchie to obstruct Gales and Seaton in the House; printing matters between Blair and Rives; notice of a new theatre. 2 pp. ALSgt;.","Desire that Ritchie submit his editorial on time so the paper can go to press and be in the mail at a reasonable hour. 1 p. ALS.","Congressional control of slavery. 4 pp. AMss.","Senator Dickinson's resolutions on slavery; Question of Congress' right to interfere with slavery in the territories; validity of the Missouri Compromise; territory acquired as a result of the war with Mexico. 4 pp. AL.","Subscription to the Union; Walker and his promotion of free trade and an independent treasury; war with Mexico; mention of Gallatin and Clay. 2 pp. ALS.","Reference to article in the Indiana Sentinel; houston's chances to be elected; mention of Andrew Johnson. 2 pp. ALS.","Obtaining a commission in the Army; Mexican War; friendship between Ritchie  Stange's father; general Taylor as a Whig nominee for the Presidenty; Clay's chances as a Presidential candidate. 2 pp. ALS.","Approach of the Democratic convention; defense of Polk's Administration in regard to the Mexican War. 1 p. ALS.","Complaint that the Union is not mailed promptly; mention of Mexico and the war; denunciation of the Whig Party. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Importance of constructing a railroad from San Fransisco to the Mississippi River; Gillian's journal \"travels in Mexico\" which he claims is the first published work to propose such a railroad; Whitney's proposals regarding a railroad from the Columbia River to Lake Michigan; Dallas' plan for a canal across the Isthmus of Tehuantepee. 4 pp. ALS.","Problems confronting the Democratic Party in New York; how to bring harmony to the party at the national convention.3 pp. ALS.","Request for information about benjamin Watkins Leigh. 1 pp. ALS.","Royall's command of U.S. troops on a trip from Council Grove [Kansas] to Fort Mann [Kansas?]; detailed description of Indian attacks while enroute to Fort Mann; mention of Major Thomas J. Bryant, U.S. Army Paymaster. 7 pp. Cy.","Desire by Kuch to be a political writer for Ritchie during the campaign;Kush's selection as the Democratic candidate from prince George's County for the state Senate. 1 p. ALS.","Collins' reasons for not supporting Martin Van Buren for the Presidency. 3 pp. ALS.","Presidential campaign of 1848 and mention of Crittenden, Clay, Taylor; slavery questions; campaign tactics in Massachussetts and Kentucky. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","the \"mecklenburg Declaration\"; mention of Van Buren, AAron Burr, and Andrew Jackson; desire for an appointment to Belgium. 3 pp. ALS.","Liquidation of Heiss' interest in the Union; possibility of disposing of this interest to George R.Fall, an editor of the Jackson Mississippian. 1 p. ALS.","Martin Van Buren as a Presidential candidate; nomination of Cass and butler; predicted Democratic vote in Mississippi and Alabama; fading support for General Taylor in the South and West. 2 pp. ALS.","General Cass' position on the Wilmot Proviso; disagreement with Ritchie's editorials about Cass; mention of General Taylor, W.J. Brown, and Gov. Feltch. 2 pp. ALS.","Request for documents about Gen. Cass, Gen. Taylor; campaign in a country in North Carolina. 2 pp. ALS.","Displeasure with the command of Lt. A. H. Dearborn and request that he be transferred to Oregon for duty; mention of the Mexican War and slavery. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Election of Generals Cass and Butler; poem \"A Democratic Song\". 4 pp. ALS  Ms. Poem.","Whigs vs. Democrats in Louisiana; election prospects of Cass and Butler in Louisiana; ten points reflecting Taylor's political position. 3 pp. ALS.","Presidential approval od the Oregon Bill and the Wilmot Proviso; selection of Cass and Butler; denunciation of Polk; betrayal felt by Democrats in the South. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Senate speech by Benton \"on the nomination of Brig. General Kearney for the brevet of Major General\". 1 p ALS.","Belief American principles and freedom are being threatened; propsal of seven questions concerning the Presidential campaign of 1848; mention of Francis p. Blair Martin Van Buren, John Vanhusan, Dewit Clinton, and Daniel D. Thompkins. 3 pp. AL.","Suspension of Casserly; assay reports on Heiss' gold mine. 3 pp. ALS.","Reference to a communication about a friend Vanhusan;mention of John E. Norice and a Mr. Anwhich in the State Department. 1 p. ALS.","Whig Presidential ticket of Filmore and Taylor; slave question; mention of Cass  Butler; establishment of a new political paper the Democratic Banner. 3 pp. ALS.","State of political parties around Piqua, Ohio; Strength of the Whig Party in District #4; Whigs as antislavery men; views of Moses Corwin, a candidate for Congress from Ohio; free soil party in Dorsey's country; strength of the Democrats and their support of Cass and Butler; mention of General Taylor. 2 pp. ALS.","Suggestion of the Executive Committee that a pamphlet be written about General Taylor; mention of Polk. 2 pp. ALS.","Whig Party in Connecticut and General Taylor's campaign there; candidacy of Cass and Butler; Whigs in Ohio and Pennsylvania; slavery and tariff issues; mention of Van Buren. 4 pp. ALS.","Arrangements for payment of some of the Union's outstanding debts; richness of the ore in heiss' mine. 2 pp. ALS.","Expected majority vote for Cass in Harrison's area. 1 p. ALS.","Questions submitted in regard to voter qualification in Southern and slaveholding states. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","States' rights vs. Congressional power; mention of the Wilmot Proviso; abolition of slavery; support for General Cass and for Butler; views of General Cass on slavery; included is a poem by Holding \" A descriptive peice on Cass  Butler\". 8 pp. ALS  Ms. Poem.","Request for a list of delegates to the New Jersey state convention; political pamphlet about Case and Taylor; distribution of the proposed pamphlet in Tennessee; Cass' predicted victory in Ohio. 1 p. ALS.","Whig handbill by John A. Rogers which slandered Cass; Maguire's attempt to disprove Rogers' charges by citing a statement from General Charles Gratiot. 3 pp. ALS.","French's health and inability to write regularly for the Union; prospects of electing Cass and Butler and their predicted success in the South and New England. 2 pp. ALS.","Desire by the kilby family to obtain a pension from Congress for the services rendered by their father, john Kilby, during the War for Independence; account of John Kilby's actions during that war. 3 pp. ALS.","Ritchie's call to the late President of the B.  O. R.R.; possibility of Delaware voting Democratic; letter of McLane's to be published in the Delaware Gazette; expected victory in Pennsylvania. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Preparations for the coming election; circulation of political material \"urging [friends] to do their duty\"; stand against Taylor and Butler; anticipated election results in various states; mention of Senator Cameron, Cass, and Wilmot; tariff questions; speeches given by B.F. Brown of Ohio and F.W Bowden of Alabama; invitation to Ritchie to address the Spartan Band and many of his old friends in Richmond. Enclosed is a letter October 23, 1848 from N.M.M. to Thomas Ritchie re speeches given by Bowden and Brown. 4 pp. ALS.","Acquisition of Cuba and its effect on Cass' campaign; mention of slavery questions. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Election of Cass  Butler; feeling in New York towards these two candidates; mention of Congressman Bowlin from Missouri; composition of the Barnburner faction in New York that is headed by Martin van Buren. Enclosed also is a letter October 28, 1848 from Dorn signed :Late from mexico\" to Ritchie re a Barnburners' meeting he attended and his subsequent belief that \"this free soil party is to be of very short duration\". 3 pp. ALS.","Enclosing a letter from W. T. Young, Lynchburg, to W.T.  Thomas Ritchie, Jr. about fraud by the Whig Party in Virginia on the eve of the Presidential election. 4 pp. Al.","Efforts of Democrats in Tennessee to elect Cass and butler; voting predicted in Eastern states. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Predicted election results in Baltimore and surrounding county. Enclosed is a printed circular \"Address of the Democratic City Convention, to the Democracy of Maryland\" signed by Henry S. Sanderson, W.A. Stewart, and John Carson. 2 pp. ALS.  Broadside.","Whig efford in Maine; reference to a circular that was distributed around the state. 1 p. ALS.","Reference to an article written by Patterson. 1 p. ALS.","Death of Barbour's son, Calhoun, and desire that a notice be inserted in the Union. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Just published pamphlet with some comments about the Wilmot Proviso; publisher may send Ritchie more for distribution; refers to \"Sophisms of the Protective policy\"; wishes it were published in tract form for country wide distribution to promote free trade; attitude in New England towards commerce; need for international free trade association. 8 pp. ALS.","Asks for additional accounts from California, especially about Gov. Mason, Stevenson, or Marcy's son. Including Marcy's reply to the effect he has no additional information from Mason or his son but that Stevenson wrote he will be leaving for the mines. 3 pp. ALS.","Report based on tests at the mint verifying the quality of gold being taken from California mines. 1 p. ALS.","Cooperation between Col. Benton and Calhoun over a revenue tariff; mention of [George] Bancroft; problems encountered with the mail service, especially in Bellville; Van buren and the Texas question; list of Democrats anticipated by Penn to become Presidential Candidates; reference to the Baltimore Convention. 3 pp. incomplete. ALS.","Scheme propsed by the Boston capitalists to finance a railroad to the Pacific; mention of P.P Degrand. 2 pp. Ms.","Scope and Contents","Encloses article \"Poetical Epistle From Gen. Taylor to Major Jack Downing\" which is a comment on Taylor's Administration. 4 pp. ALS.","Buck's family background and political leanings; suggestion that Ritchie write a book on the political history of the U.S.; Buck's reflections on Whig influence in education and the thrust of abolitionism and religion into politics. 4 pp. ALS.","Doherty's employment background and desire to be a reporter for the Union. 3 pp. ALS.","Taylor as a Presidential candidate; Clay's return to the Senate; politics of John Bell; mention of Buchanan; Cass' nomination; major campaign issues of the tarriff, bank, internal improvements,  the Wilmot Proviso. 1 p. ALS.","Views of Robison; mention of William Hardin and Joesph Wright; subscription to the Union; cantaining slavery within its present limits. 1 p. ALS.","Reference to an article by Judge Clifton of Jackson Mississippi, which argues the point of view of the Supreme Court of Mississippi as opposed to the view of the Supreme Court of the United States. 2 pp. ALS.","Introduction of Wick's cousin and reference to a letter writen by him. 2 pp. ALS.","Expression of admiration for Ritchie. 2 pp. ALS.","1 p. NC1.","Construction of a railroad from St. Louis to San Francisco; plans to finance the project; mention of Degrand, Whitney, Bayard, and Sentator Benton's proposals; success of Western railroad from Boston to Albany; consideration of the Pacific consumer market for manufactured and agricultural products. 4 pp. ALS.","Treaty of Guadulupe Hildalgo compared to the Treaty of Dover; Wilmot Proviso; railroad to San Francisco; mention of Degrand. 4 pp. ALS.","Building of a railroad to California. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Article from the Louisiana Courier in relation to appointments to office by Gen. Taylor\"; Wagner's \"hope that all loco foco officers would be dismissed\" by Taylor; mistake of applying the dismissal of officers to include the collector of the port of New Orleans; defense of the collector by Wagner. 3 pp. ALS.","Copy of a letter from S. D. Rowan of the McMinnville, Tennessee, about Ritchie's loss of privileges in the Senate. 1 p. ALS.","Discrepancies in Congressional printing costs between work of Wendell and Ritchie. 2 pp. ALS.","Heiss' plans to return to Washington; Ritchie's printing for the Congress; books ordered for Ritchie; financial misunderstanding between Heiss and Cocoran and Riggs. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Article signed \"West Virginia\" ny Swann contrasting the character of Northern and Southern men, especially in regaurd to property  principles.","Acquiring land from Ritchie in order to build an Episcopal Church. 1 p. ALS.","Introduction of Col. Chapman Livy of Mississippi. 1 p. ALS.","Death of Jeremiah Cobb; discontinuation of a subscription to the Union. 1 p. ALS.","Outstanding bills for Congressional printing; failure of the paper True Sun; effort to start a new Democratic paper in New York City; debut of George Gideon's The Republic; mention of W.D. Wallach. Gen. Foote, Col. Webb, and Gov. Graham. 2 pp. ALS.","Debut of The Republic; new subscriptions to the Union; visit with debut of The Republic; new subscriptions to the Union; visit with Judge Bryan; rumor of a merger of the National Whig into The Republican; financial problems stemming from Congressional printing. 2 pp. ALS.","Miss [Margaret] Fuller's history of Italy and talents as a writer; her association with the New York Tribune and desire to write for another paper at a better salary. 4 pp. ALS.","Comparison of people in the South and North with emphasis on the character of the New York massess; details of the public reception given Father Mathews, a temperance leader. 4 pp. ALS.","Relation between the Union and the New York Evening Post; Col. Webb's views on Gen. Cass. 3 pp. ALS.","Acknowledgement of a generous gift; business matters of the Union. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Poem presented for publication in the Union, \"A Tribute to the Memory of James K Polk\" 2 pp. ALS.  Ms. Poem.","Scope and Contents","\"Kidnapping a Spaniard at New Orleans by an Emissary of the Cuban government\"; independence of Cuba. 1 p. ALS.","Article [not enclosed] sbmitted to the Union by Gideon Welles; examination of Smith's pamphlet against the Democratic Party and recomendation that it not be published; refutation of Smith's charge against Burke; New Republic as a defender of the Democrats; questions of whether slavery is the issue among Democrats; belief that slavery must be abandoned as the main article in the Democratic Party creed. 3 pp. ALS.","Expression of sadness over the death of James K. polk by the Dialectic Society of the University of North Carolian. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Copy of an article submitted to The Republic by Salle under the name 'Whigissimus\"; Salle's request to also have the article published in the Union. 10 pp. ALS.","Article addressing several questions to the Union regarding slavery in the territories, executive patronage, and biased reporting; mention of John C. Calhoun, Thomas H. Benton, and Martin Van Buren. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Copy of a communication \"From the New York Observer--Did Britain force Slavery Upon America\" signed \"Necker\"; inaugaration of Polk; elections in Kentucky. 3 pp. ALS.","Introduction of Stafford and his family; detailed account of repeated attempts by Stafford's sister to obtain information about a claim pending in Congress. 4 pp. ALS.","Cooke's journal about the desert between Tueson Sonora and the Gila River. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Establishment of a new Democratic paper at Leesburg, Virginia, by Clary and Greer and another in New Market by David Hendrick. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Removal of W.A.R. Singleton the Post Master at Amissville\"; remarks by \"Hamlet\" in an earlier article about Singleton's removal; political ramifications of this controversy on General Taylor and his Cabinet; mention of the Wilmot Proviso. 5 pp. ALS.","Introduction of Judge Wash. 1 p. ALS.","Presidential ambitions of Clay and Webster. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Article signed \"A thinking observer\" [by Booth] which looks at the character and principles of the Whig Party and compares them to those of the Tory Party in England. 3 pp. ALS.","Gift of a horse, Rocky Mountain, to General Z. Taylor. 2 pp. ALS.","Reference to article by Breckenridge. 1 p. ALS","Reaction to Whig journalism. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"John Hampden\" article in the Union; that article's influence over the French population in Loisiana; mention of Emile LaSere and Peter K. Wagner. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Railroad between the Mississippi River and the territories of Oregon and California; Davidson's arguments challenging the assumed \"practicability and utility\" of such a railroad; analysis of the territories' population, commerce,  agricultural production; proposeal of air travel as being a more practical link between sections of the country. 5 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Reference to address made by Rev. George A. Coffey on \"social classes\" before the Literary Societies of Dickinson College; Coffey's qualifications to be Chaplain of the House of Representatives. 2 pp. ALS.","Reaction of Mississippi and Georgia to the Wilmot Proviso; union of the Whigs and Democrats in Georgia over the Proviso; mention of the Missouri Compromise; belief in the South that the Confederacy can no longer yield power to Congress on the subject of slavery; mention of Henry Clay; warning to the North. 4 pp. ALS.","Circular addressed to diplomats in Central America; U.S. acquisition of the Island of Tigre; question of Honduras' right to cede Tigre to the U.S.; diplomatic and commercial problems that might arise from the U.S. occupation of Tigre, especially with England. 6 pp. ALS.","Payment of a subscription to the Union; Quin's political background. 2 pp. ALS.","Forwarding Simpson's copies of the union to Columbus, Ohio; expression of thanks for the fine quality of the Union. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Formation of a \"Patriotic Junta for the promotion of the Political interests of Cuba\"; mention of general Narciso Lopez. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Article \"to general Zachary Taylor President of the United States\" with comments on his Administration. 4 pp. AL.","Ritchie's responsibilities as a public printer. 2 pp. Doc. Cy.","Account of expenses incurred by Ritchie for printing Pesident Taylor's obituary. 2 pp. Doc.Cy.","2 pp. Doc.Cy.","Letter to Mr. Lynch; possibility of visiting with Ritchie. 1 p. ALS.","Report printed in the Daily Globe concerning remarks made by McLane in the House; W.D. Wallach's desire to reprint the report in a condensed version; McLane's preference for a full reprint. 4 pp. ALS.","Announcement from the Philomathean Society of Ohio UNiversity that Ritchie has been chosen a member. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Quashy's\" escape from the South and his plan to live in a house in Albany owned by Seward[?] 1 p. Cy.","Scope and Contents","Three Questions directed to the Union to discern whether or not it is \"a disunion paper\" and its editors \"disunionists\". 3 pp. ALS.","Romeyer as propietor of the New York Globe; dismissal of the editor Du Salle; changes made in the paper's contents; efford to establish party harmony; vote on the Wilmot Proviso. 2 pp. ALS.","5 pp. AMs.","Letter Ritchie wrote in regard to Texas and General Houston; state of Lucas' health after a riding accident; Lucas' desire to see a friend Stevenson and to discuss farming with him; support for General Cass. 4 pp. ALS.","Copy of Lott's letter to President Zachary Taylor enclosed to Ritchie and Burke for possible inclusion in the Union; concerns the rights of the South. 3 pp. ALS.","Hunter's willingness to help \"defeat any contruction [?] against [Ritchie?]\" 1 p. ALS.","Warning to Young that no one else from Illinois should be appointed a House of Representatives clerk, especially if Young desired re-election to his position. Includes AN by S.L. Lewis. 2 pp. AL.","Available clerkships in Congress and how the positions are filled; mention of Judge Richard Montgomery Young. 2 pp. ALS.","His astonishment at Colo. Randolph's card; the Compromise [of 1850], \" a great crisis in our affairs.\" [Handwriting difficult]. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Gibson's relation to the abolitionists. Enclosed also are notes by Gibson 22  23 May re: belief Ritchie has \"wholly miscalculated the spirit of the South\"; establishment of a paper to represent the South; effect of the Compromise of 1850. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Southern reaction to the Compromise of 1850; belief Southerners will accept the compromise since the only other alternatives are \"Taylor's plan and disunion\"; cautious responce of the Southern press; mention of the Nashville Convention. 3 pp. ALS","French S. Evans, Chairman, and James A. Kennedy  Benj. F. Pleasants, Secretaries. 2 pp. Doc. Draft.","Abolition of slavery; compensation to enslavers; distribution of Black people; mention of John Krepps Miller, President Taylor, Henry Clay, and Thomas Benton. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Desire for a \"radical and salutory change\" in regard to working conditions and printing schedules. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Predicted \"remodeling of parties\" due to actions taken on the compromise; weakness of Gen. Cass as a party leader; possibility of Clay's candidacy for the Presidential office; the tariff and a U.S. Bank as campaign issues; influence of a \"Cuban Invasion\"; abolition of slavery. 3 pp. ALS.","High regard felt for Ritchie; comments recieved by Whetstone on a letter he sent to a member of Congress; mention of the Nashville Convention; effect of Ritchie's relation with Burke; belief that passage of the Wilmot Proviso would lead to disunion. conclusions reached by Whetstone in regard to the South's political relations with the North. 5 pp. ALS.","Posibility that the Governor of South Carolina might appoint Hamilton to fill a vacancy in the Senate; compromise over the slavery question; mention of Henry Clay. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Unity of the Democratic Party; relations between Northern  Southern Democrats; mention of the Missouri Compromise; belief disunion will result if the South is forced to accept the Compromise of 1850; convention at Nashville; consideration given the Omnibus Bill; \"sacrifice of political and social rights of the south\"; Smith's questioning of Ritchie's leadership in the Democratic ranks. 4 pp. ALS.","Extension of slavery in the territories. 8 pp. incomplete. AL.","Scope and Contents","Appointment of a bipartisan committee to discuss \"questions of slavery and the best means of settling it\"; desire to have the Union preserved; advocacy of compromise; praise of the work done by Clay. 2 pp. ALSs.","Scope and Contents","The Compromise Bill as the salvation of the Union; \"eccentric course\" of Thomas H. Benton; opposition to the compromise. 4 pp. ALS.","Support for Clay's compromise measures; why the North and South should accept the compromise; an appeal to patriotism. 2 pp. ALS.","His letter to Hon. John K Miller giving his views about the National Bank, tariff, all the \"isms' of Europe, slavery, the Nashville Convention, the Wilmot Proviso, etc. 4 pp. ALS.","Promotion of Ritchie's interests in reference to the Congressional printing contract. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Information requested about \"a man by name John Tench or Tanch\". 2 pp. AL.","1 p. Ms. Poem.","Vote on the Compromise of 1850; desire to have the slavery question settles; comparison of abolitionists' fanaticism to that of the crusade against witches. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Formation of slave states bordering on Mexico\"; annexation of Texas; mention of William R. King; colonization movement; eradication of slavery; \"working slaves in the mines\". 3 pp. ALS.","Cancellation of Hutchin's subscription to the Union; \"aggression by the Northern section on the Doomed South; compromise over slavery and the 36-30 division of territory; mention of Henry Clay, Thomas H. Benton, and Henry S. Foote; political feelings in Georgia. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Details of what Swanzy[?] consider to be a \"grand scheme to invade, subdue  plunder the South\"; belief that \"the South, in a civil war, can whip the North\"; denunciation of the Compromise of 1850; mention of Clay, Webster, Foote and Benton as \"demigogues\"; admission of Texas and California to the Union; \"coalition, between Clay  the federal party, to proscribe the entire democracy\". 3 pp. ALS.","Death of Jona. Cilley; correspondence between H.A. Wise and Henry Clay. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Acquisition of bronze guns \"to be cast into an equestrian statue of Gen. Jackson\"; mention of Major General Scott, former Secretary of War, and Major Mordecai, commander at the Washington arsenal. 2 pp. ALS.","Slavery as a cause of disunion; disapproval of the Union's position on the slavery question; California bill  the predicted effect of its passages on Georgia; feeling that Southerners are not fairly represented in the government and the Congress. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Subscription to the Union; compromise measures to settle the slavery question; strict adherance to the Constitution; defeat of the Democratic Party in Missouri; \"traitorous\" actions of Benton in Missouri; mention of James K. Polk. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Displeasure expressed over the compromise bills; Wilmot Proviso; slavery in the territories; \"inevitability\" of \"resistance or unconditional submission\" on the part of the South; effect of the compromise measures on the Democratic party in the South; mention of the Nashville Convention; status of the Whig Party in the South. 6 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Purchase of Gallinas for recolonization of slaves presently living in Ohio. Enclosed is a broadside, August 23, 1850, \"Ohio in Africa\" by David Christy, an agent for the American Colonization Society for Ohio. 3 pp. ALS  Broadside.","Delay in sending proofs to the Patent Office because of a printers' strike; mention of Jenny Lind; family news. 3 pp. AlS","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement from the paper; sectional differences. Includes pencilled note by Ritchie. 3 pp. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; support of Ritchie and his expressed position on the political events; reaction in Mississippi to sectional compromises over slavery; dissolution of the country. Note by Ritchie included. 2 pp. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; Southerners' reaction to Ritchie's support of compromise measures over slavery. Pencilled note by Ritchie included. 3 pp. ALS.","Request for the return of an article written by Robertson dealing with the colonization of negroes in California. 2 pp. ALS.","Eulogy on General Jackson; meeting soon with Ritchie. 2 pp. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; expression of confidence in Ritchie; the slavery issue; hope that Congress will act justly on Ritchie's relief claim during its next session. Includes a note by Ritchie. 3 pp. ALS.","1 p. Newspaper.","His retirement, Nashville Convention, Wilmot Proviso. [Handwriting difficult]. 6 pp. ALS.","Law in Massachusetts concerning the marriage of whites and negroes; passage of the fugitive slave bill; mention of Webster, Horace Mann, and Orin P. Fowler; Andrews' preference of love over violence to settle the slavery conroversy; proposal for eventual emancipation. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's support of compromise; comment on the seeming \"madness of the hour\". 3 pp. ALS.","Congressional handling of a bill important to Ritchie. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Wallach's desire to continue as the Union's New York correspondent after Ritchie retires; Ritchie's claim for rleief before Congress; Cass' prospects in New York; \"barnburners\" in the New York legislature. 3 pp. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; losses sustained by Ritchie from his Congressional printing. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Invitation to Ritchie \"on behalf of the Democracy of Richmond\"; request that Ritchie respond quickly to the invitation [not enclosed] 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Payment of subscription to the Union; Nicoll's interest in Ritchie and his paper; Ritchie's retirement. Enclosed also is a letter March 28, 1951, from John C. Nicoll to Thomas Ritchie re payment given one of Ritchie's agents for the subscription. 3 pp. ALS.","Subcription to the Union; Payment due Ritchie for Congressional printing; Ritchie's efforts in support of the Constitution and harmony among states. 3 pp. ALS.","Desire to edit a book containing copies of the Richmond Enquirer and the Union from the past 47 years. 1 p. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement and loss of his case before congress. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Congressional defeat of Ritchie's private relief bill; Ritchie's retirement from the Union; \"strict construction\" of the Constitution as \"the great safeguard of the South\"; slavery question and internal improvement schemes held as threats to the South. 2 pp. ALS,","Ritchie's retirement from editorial life; compliments to Ritchie as a patriotic citizen and leader of the best Democratic newspaper; Congressional injustice done to Ritchie in rejecting his claim for printing costs. 1 p. ALS.","Payment of a subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement; hope that the next session of Congress will approve Ritchie's relief bill. 1 p. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement.1 p. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; expression of gratitude to Ritchie for his services; hope that Congress will yet deal fairly with Ritchie. Includes note by Ritchie. 3 pp. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement; controversy between Ritchie and Rives; relief bill before Congress. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Ritchie's interest in Harrison's \"treatise on the Latin etymology and Syntax\"; mention of A. Byrd and his training at the University of Virginia. 2 pp. ALS.","Subscription to the union; Ritchie's retirement; Stanton's re-election to Congress. 2 pp. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; hope that the next session of Congress will approve of Ritchie's request for financial relief; Ritchie's contribution to his party and country. 2 pp. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; veneration for Ritchie's character; hope that the next session of Congress will do justice to Ritchie's relief claim. 1 p. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement, agreement with Ritchie's political views. 2 pp. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; agreement with Ritchie's views concerning the South and compromise over slavery; belief Major Donalson and his partner General Armstrong will not have strong influence over the public; injustice of treattment given Ritchie by Congress. 2 pp. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement; Congressional action against Ritchie. 1 p. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement; includes a pencilled note by Ritchie. 2 pp. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement; injustice done by Congress against Ritchie; news of Hawkins' family; mention of Senator Mallory from Florida and a Mr. Breckenbrough. 3 pp. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement. 1 p. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement; mention of F.P. Stanton. 1 p. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement. 1 p. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement. 2 pp. ALS.","Subscription to the UNion; Ritchie's retirement. 1 p. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement. 1 p. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; comment on Donelson as Ritchie's successor; defeat of Ritchie;s claim before Congress; mention of Andrew Jackson, Henry Clay, Filmore, Van Buren and Stanton; including note by Ritchie. 3 pp. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement. 1 p. ALS.","1 p. Accounts.","2 pp. Accounts.","Scope and Contents","Introduction of \"Dr. George and his brother mr. Edward d'Oettingen, gentlemen of Russia\". 1 p. ALS.","Copy of Harrison's work on Latin grammar; introduction od D'Alfonce, an instructor in drawing and gymnastics at the University of Virginia. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Reference to Andrew Stevenson as a possible candidate for the office of Vice President. Enclosed is a newspaper clipping from the Daily Pennsylvanian dated March 3, 1852 entitled \"Our Next Vice President\" by \"Many Democrats\". 2 pp. ALS and NC1","Sermon of Doctor Butler; acknowledgement of expressions of sympathy. 1 p. ALS.","2pp.","Scope and Contents","Request for a biographical sketch of Ritchie for inclusion in abook \"Men of the Time in 1852\". 1 p. ALS.","Explanation of items on a statement; printing expenses shared by Ritchie and Farnham; Farnham's financial status. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Invitation to attend \"a Grand Democratic Mass Meeting, at...New Market\". 1 p. AL.","Scope and Contents","\"estimate of the prices fixed by the bill for 'Public Printing,' which has passed the House of Representatives\". Includes note by Ritchie. 3 pp. ALS.","Ritchie's tribute to Henry Clay; passage of a bill for Ritchie's relief in regard to the Congressional printing; suggestion that Ritchie write a book. 3 pp. ALS.","General Scott's defense against John Q. Adams' 1843 statement in the House of Representatives that Scott was a slaveowner. 1 p. ALS.","Correspondence regarding the compromise; mention of Clay, Calhoun, Cass, Webster; Ritchie's problems with a printing contract. 2 pp. ALS.","1 p. Account with receipt.","Scope and Contents","Examination of printing costs \"intended to cover the Taylor Pamphlets\". 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Reference to a letter from Ritchie \"containing remeniscences of Henry Clay and the Compromise\"; policy of the present Administration; Hinford's [?] attitude towards the Democratic and Whig parties. 4 pp. ALS.","Invitation for the Ritchie family to call upon the Websters. 1 p. ALS.","Request for a letter of recomendation from Ritchie. 1 p. ALS.","Statement from the printing committee that Ritchie will be compensated for expenses resulting from the printing of the Taylor obituary pamphlet. 1 p. ADS.","Scope and Contents","White's address \"to the Presidential Electoral College of Wisconsin\". 1 p. ALS.","QueComplimentary letter to Meade; question of internal improvements and disposition of public lands. 2 pp. ALS.","Invitation to play whist. 1 p. ALS.","Reference to Robinson's brother; Ritchie's retirement; acquisition of magnolia blooms. 1 p. ALS.","Claim document from Col. Forney; dismissal of Mr. Belt and 20 others from the union office by Mr. Curran; account with Mr. Blake under the supervision of Mr. Cross; mention of the Taylor pamphlet. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Invitation to visit Mann; \"celebration of the 77th anniversery of American Independence\"; dinner guests attending the celebration which included Daniel Dewey Barnard, U.S. Minister to Prussia, and Consul Ralph King; reflection on the vastness of the U.S.; belief annexation of territory and interest in gold will bring discord between the states; \"reports about the Turkish-Russian War\"; sale of property lots in Washington. 4 pp. ALS.","Scott's voyage to Rio with his son; Edward kent's efforts to make Scott acquainted with his new position as Consul; Scott's first impressions of Rio and his duties. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Anti-nullification\" correspondence; reduction of the tariff; account of Littell's career in journalism; mention of Gen. Jackson, Mr. McLane, Henry Clay; desire to find a businessman with whom to publish a paper in New York. 3 pp. ALS.","Anticipated rift in Congress along sectional, party and/or/ individual lines; legislation on internal improvements, harbors, a pacific railroad; military vunerability of California and Oregon; Calhoun at the memphis Convention; Compromise of 1850. Includes a note by Ritchie. 4 pp. ALS.","Accounts for the printing of the Taylor obiturary pamphlet. 2 pp. Doc. Cy.","Relationship between Henry Clay and Mr. Boyd. 2 pp. ALS.","3 pp. ADS.","Scope and Contents","\"Shares of stock in the Farmers Bank of Virginia\"; receipt for money recieved in payment of paper for Congressional printing; mention of John Trenholm and Mr. Towers. 3 pp. ALS.","Virginia State Fair and questions about distributing seed and improving an exhibition; distribution of an agricultural report; mention of F.G. Ruffin. 3 pp. LS.","Scope and Contents","Speech by Judge Bayly; meeting \"in relation to the Jamestown celebration\". 1 p. ALS.","Brief accounts of matters being dealt with by the House and Senate. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Proposed meeting to \"talk over the affairs of the nation\". 1 p. ALS.","Editorial in the Union. 1 p. ALS.","Celebration at Jamestown; support of William Allen for the reaping match during the celebration. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Apologies for an \"unfortunate misunderstanding\" and desire to \"forget and forgive\". Enclosed also is a letter February 15, 1854, from Thomas Ritchie to [?]. Re. Receipt of a \"noble letter\" and wish also to let \"by gones be by gones\". 3 pp. L.","Adjustment of the tariff. 1 p. ALS.","Honorary membership in the State Historical Society of Wisconsin accorded to Ritchie. 2 pp. L.","Ritchie's health; Mr. Buchanan in England; foreign papers for Ritchie. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Speech of Mr. Boyce; \"report on Free Banking\"; Ritchie's health; greetings to Ritchie's family. 3 pp. ALS.","Acknowledgement of the receipt of the letter from Ritchie. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Manuscript relating to the Colony at Jamestown\". 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Manuscript written by Mr. [Hugh Blair] Grigsby\"; \"interest in the Jamestown settlement\"; wishes for Ritchie's recovery of good health. 1 p. ALS.","State of Ritchie family burying grounds and vault; estimated repair costs for the vault cover and brick work. 1 p. ALS.","Papers desired by Ritchie that may be in the possession of a Mr. [Alexander Gordon] Penn; weakness of the Administration; acquisition of Cuba. 1 p. ALS.","Ritchie's account with the Comptrollers Office in the Treasury Department; request to see Mr. Edgerton. 1 p. ALS.","Letter from Mr. Girffin of Montreal; mention of Gov. Pownall; receipt of an essay. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Letter from Mr. Griffin of Montreal; essay \"Junius Discovered\"; Ritchie's desire to recieve a copy of Griffin's work; mention of Gov. Pownall and Lord John Russell; mention of letters from Gov. Pownall to Rev. Dr. Cooper; comment on the weather. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Reference to \"a copy of the affidavit of Mr. Holland, that accompanied [Ritchie's] account for printing the Obituary Taylor pamphlet\". 1 p. ALS.","Expenses incurred in printing Taylor's obituary; Ritchie's health. 1 p. ALS.","Griffin's essay on Junius; letters of Governor Pownall; comparison of writing styles of Junius and Pownall; questions regarding Gov. Pownall's family; mention of John Russell. 3 pp. ALS.","Reference to an article from a New Hampshire paper. 2 pp. ALS.","Settlement of Ritchie's account with the Treasury Department; incorrect deduction made by Elisha Whittlesey. 1 p. ALS.","Shipment of a cask of Madeira wine. Enclosed is a bill for $84. 2 pp. ALS.","Meeting of a society whose chairman was Beverly Tucker; poor attendance at the meeting especially by the Virginia delegates; Dunnington's responsibility for the unsold tickets to the meetings; Ritchie's poor health. 2 pp. ALS.","Meeting with Ritchie; a draft of money; health of Tom. 1 p. AL.","Present of silk stockings. 1 p. ALS.","Obtaining an appointment at West point Military Academy for a youth named Henry. 1 p. ALS.","Accounts relating to the Taylor pamphlet; Ritchie's health. 1 p. ALS.","Ritchie's poor health; Trueheart's interest in William and his new bride; examination of old business files. 3 pp. ALS.","Mention of John Trenholm, Col. J.A. Parker, Ritchie's son [William Foushee Ritchie] and his bride; title of the Compiler in a library; hope that Ritchie's health improves. 1 p. ALS.","1 p. Receipt","Scope and Contents","Concern about a meeting in Baltimore; mention of the editors of the Baltimore American, David Wilmot, Mr. Giles, and a Mr. Carey; McLane's rejection of being labeled an \"advocate of sectional rights\". 3 pp. ALS.","Comments about keeping the Sotuh unified; slavery question; abolitionists mentioned. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Reply to a letter from Ritchie requesting to be informed of \"the causes which delay the [Union} every night\" and \"what should be done to facilitate operations\". 3 pp. ALS.","Wiglesworth's background and desire to secure an appointment to a mail agency between Washington and Richmond. 1 p. ALS.","Reorganization of the Weekly and Daily Union to provide for more variety in the columns. 2 pp. ALS.","Includes note by Ritchie. 4 pp. AMs.","Subscription to the Union in exchange for articles from Benjamin's failure in Baltimore with his paper the Western Continent; effect of the last tariff act in New England. 3 pp. ALS.","A.J. Donelson's appeal to Democratic Senators; Sale of Ritchie's share in the Union. 3 pp. ALS.","Editorial in the Western Christian Advocate about the president and his wife. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Houston's \"omission of a full report of Mr. J.E. Holmes' remarks\"; why houston was obliged to submit an abbreviated report; houston's attempts to clarify the matter. 2 pp. ALS.","Present of new books; mention of authoress Madame Calderon; Andrew Stevenson's stay at Blenheim. 3 pp. ALS.","Claims of the heirs of John Paul Jones before Congress; John Paul Jones as a resident of Virginia. 1 p. LS.","Scope and Contents","political topics with references to [Henry] Clay, John Tyler, and Gen. [lewis] Cass. Including postscript (frag.) [Handwriting difficult]. 2 pp. ALS.","Death of General Dawson; confidential statement about some matter involving Ritchie. Includes note from Ritchie. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","issues from Hutawa's paper representing \"western locations\"; mention of the Democratic Cable. 1 p. ALS.","Letter from a mutual friend Scott; excellent weather; Ritchie's health. 1 p. ALS.","Publication of a letter of McLane's father to general Foote; mention of General Cass. 1 p. ALS.","Letter of McLane's father in the Delware Gazetta; predicted election results in Maryland. 3 pp. ALS.","Financial negotiations involving the sale of Ritchie's share in the Union. 1 p. ALS.","Problems distributing the Union through the mail; suggestion that the date be changed on the paper. 2 pp. ALS.","Papers received from mr. Fletcher. 2 pp. ALS.","Copy of the account of the \"Massacre of Glencoe (Scotland)\" enclosed to Ritchie to warn Americans \"against Kings and Mercenary standing Armies.\" 5 pp. incomplete. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Desire to give an \"impartial history\" of difficulties existing between Cherokee Indians, \"old Settlers\", and the government. 1 p. ALS.","The exemplary religious observances of President Polk and his wife. 1 p. NC1.","2 pp. Doc.","1 p. Doc. Draft","7 pp. Ms,","1 p. 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Includes letters, documents and a diary of members of the family of Thomas Ritchie, his wife Isabella (Foushee) Ritchie and ten of their twelve children of Richmond, Va., \"Brandon,\" Prince George County, Va. and Washington, D.C.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e There are letters, 1847-1848, of Dr. Robert Ruffin Ritchie in Mexico and letters, 1849-1860, of George Ritchie while serving in the United States Navy. Many prominent nineteenth century Virginians are mentioned in the letters. Some concern the actress Anna Cora Ogden Mowatt Ritchie and others reflect conditions during the Civil War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e The collection also includes professional papers of Thomas Ritchie, chiefly letters, 1845-1851, written to him as editor of the \u003cemph render=\"italic\"\u003eUnion\u003c/emph\u003e, the official organ of the Democratic Party. Topics covered include the slavery issue; the annexation of Texas; military and political aspects of the Mexican War; internal improvements; the Wilmot Proviso; the Compromise of 1850; Oregon; and the presidential elections of 1844-1848. The mechanics of publishing a newspaper and Ritchie's problems as Congressional printer are also reflected.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e Folders 1-312 are a part of Southern Women and their Families in the 19th Century Papers and Diaries Series C Reels 8 and 9 in Swem Library's microforms area, call number HQ1438 .V5 S68.\u003c/p\u003e  ","\u003cp\u003eThe family papers, dating largely 1940-1851, contain family news of the Ritchie family, social news, and mention of many prominent 19th century Virginians. Of particular interst are Robert Ruffin Ritchie's letters from Mexico, 1847-1848; letters of George Ritchie while serving in the U.S. Navy, 1849-1860; Civil War letters reflecting social and economic conditions; and the considerable number of family letters to and from Brandon, home of Ritchie's daughter, Isabella Ritchie Harrison (Mrs. George Harrison). Included are single letters by Benjamin Ewell and John Tyler.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChiefly letters to her husband, thier children, and her grandson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpected arrival of Appleton and Ritchie on the boat; William's arrival; Robert's preference for fillmore and not Pierce; isabella's good health; mention of numerous friends; memories of thier \"days of courtship\"; beginning of the harvest at Brandon; visit to Cabin Point/ 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Attendance at the capitol\"; mention of a number of friends and acquaintances; James Wickham's interest in May Parker [?]; location of a flannel chemise; request for news about Anne Eliza; \"meeting in Mecklenburg for the purpose of proscribing the Enquirer\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIsabella Harrison's health; William in Paris; description of a delightful poet for 150 people; mention of Mr. Mellen \"who is a poet and the son of Chief Justice of Maine\"; comments about the people who attended the party; Richards wish \"to see as much of his father as he could before he went on his circuit\"; Thomas Ritchie's dinner \"with all the grandees at Col. Peytons\"; expected death of \"Mrs. Dr. Page\"; news about members of the family. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChair for Bell; General Washington's birthday cake; Anne Eliza's childhood fondness for Washington; Isabella's attendance at the Centennial Ball; news about various friends; outbreak of scarlet fever. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePleasure of May Parker's company; Mr. parker's desire that his daughter be like Isabella Harrison; \"ball to be given by Commder Patterson\"; box recieved from Anne Eliza; motherly concern for Isabella's well being; \"visit from Mrs. Judge Tucker\"; letter from the Lawrences via Mr.s Lewis. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVirginia's case of scarlet fever; instructions as to how Isabella handled Virginia's illness 'in case Anne Eliza should have it\" at Brandon; Mary's attendance at the ball; Siamese twins as \"a great curiosity\"; bills to be paid; love to all. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVirginia's recovery from a case of scarlet fever; Isabella Ritchies's great desire to have her daughter visit home; worth of a buttermilk diet; health of Mrs. Page and L. Munford.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Ritchie's return to Richmond; shopping done for Isabella and expenses incurred; Mary Newton's health; news about various friends; enclosed also is a note to Isabella from her father. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInclement weather preventing Mrs. Ritchies visit to Brandon; desire to see Mrs. Taylor; Mr. Nicholas interest in Evelyn; money recieved from Richard Randolph; letter from William while in Rome; family news; threat to knock General Boyd down with a chair; love to all. 3 pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Ritchie's desire to accompany Mr. harrison; Mention of Mr. Carter; \"spool silk' purchased at Nielsons; apologies for spools sent to Mrs. Powell; primrose flowers selected by Thomas Ritchie; musical party in the parlour; \"horrid reports about Ann Coles' and her father's investigation in Richmond. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDinner of cod; tea with the Brockenbroughs; evening with Judge Tucker, Brook, and Mr. Nicholas; news about numerous friends. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEvelyn's departure to petersburg and the Ritchie's feeling she was not completely satisfied with her visit; purchase of an expensive dress; pencilled sketch of a \"gold hand\"; description of Abraham and Sally's wedding; sad death of Anne May; Thomas Ritchie's belief that \"there is a reaction rising in Virginia\"; desire to have Isabella visit Richmond. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMary's Child ill with the thrash; visit from Uncle Carter; no rasberries to preserve; love to those at Brandon. 2 pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcern for Isabella Harrison's health; desire to have Isabella come to Richmond; present of earrings to Mary; dresses sent to Mrs. Ritchie by Mrs. Andrew. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMention of Governor  Barbour; visit from Dr. Nelson; health of Margaret  Virginia; Isabella's poor health during her pregnancy  her \"course of starvation\"; \"despatches from Great Britian...[and] hoped of an amicable ajustment; letters from William; Margaret's music lesson with Daniel; News about numerous friends. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSelection of carpets for Isabella H.; mention of Capt. Bigger; decription of the carpets; party at Dr. Watson's  comment on teh elaborate turbans worn at the party; \"three Pyramids\" at Mr. McFarland's \"brilliant party'; news about numerous friends. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"A most cruel disappointment\" that Isabella H. did not come to Richmond; Carter Gwathney's engagement; mention of other expected marriages; \" Mr. Pendicuris [?]  last lecture\": \"The Whig abuses Mr. Nicholas\"; health of Judge Parker. 3 pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Johnson's fears for her son William; Anne Eliza's letters; paintings done by Mr. Mayor [?] and W. Robertson; description of a picture that Isabella Ritchie found pleasing; shoes for Isabella Harrison; mention of numerous friends; mr. West's portrait of Charlotte Carter; Mr. Leigh's recovery at Fauquier Springs. 4 pp ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMeetings with Mr. [William James] Hubert [Hubard] to discuss painting a miniature; mention of Mr. Byrd; reports about disease in the city; family news. 2 pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEvening spent with Miss Ford; George Taylor's peculiar behavior; success of the Ritchie's party and compliments about the good food; Mr. Hubard's painting; death of James Lyons and Anne Gwathney. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnxiety about the health of the children at Brandon; Margaret's extended visit in Petersburg; payment of a debt at the Farmers Bank; news about numerous friends; Hancoke Chevallin [?] taken prisoner by the Mexicans\". 3 pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Ritchie's health; sermon at St. James; desire to recieve God's mercy and inspiration; purchase of a new servant, Henry; talents possessed by Henry; visit with President Polk's brother; Thomas Ritchie's Illness due to a large \"dose of salts'; news about numerous friends. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHealth of Mrs. Mayo and Mary Jane Fulton; mention of Gansevoort Melville, Judge Sutherland,  Mr. Davenac [?]; \"letters of recomendation from Mr. Van Buren\"; post office matter involving Mr. Roane  William Ritchie; news about various friends. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBirth of the Harrison's son and Mrs. Ritchie's responce to the good news. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCharlotte as \"a legal witness\"; mention of Mr. Gooch; purchase of the Mills in Warwick; bill for a cap and bonnet; comment on Thomas Ritchie's \"crisis' and receipt of money through the mail; social engagements in Richmond; note from Mr. Carter \"full of reflection upon the uncertainty of life\"; whooping cough in town. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBreakfast with Betsy Coles; Mrs. Ritchie's displeasure with her dressmaker; \"grand dinner at Judge Nicholas'\" complete with Charlotte Russe and orange ice; mention of Mrs. Gilmer, Dr. Norton, Judge Barlow  many others; dinner party given by the Ritchies; family news. 4 pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Ritchie's good health; \"anti-Union\" feeling among Ritchie's friends; Mrs. Ritchie's desire to have the \"brioche cover'; good will to the Prussian painter; flowers in bloom; recipe for bread. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApproaching death of Mary [Ritchie Green?]; visit from Mrs. Mayo; Mrs. Byrd's improved health; Thomas Ritchie declining \"the honour of Governor\"; vote of a majority of stockholders' at the springs; mention of Dr. Clarke, James Ellis, Dr. Haxale; marriage of Mrs. Moncure to William Selden; death of Dr. Berkeley; Anne Eliza's cold; love to members of the family. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJenny's health; Mary's visit in Fredericksburg with the Batons; thanks to Mr. Harrison for his letter. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePurchases made for Isabella by her mother; visitors anticipated at Brandon; dinner party which included a number of married ladies; \"going to see the Fire King\"; family news. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnema for Margaret Harrison; basket at Zimmerman's; Judge Mason's insistence that Mrs. Ritchie stay with his family on her next visit; note from Emily Rutherfoord to William; carriage accident; candidates for a judgeship; \"personal interview with Admiral Reeside\"; evening at the National Hall-\"no longer Theatre\"; aprons at the Fair. 8 pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas Ritchie's suggestion that Mrs. Nicholas and friends be invited to brandon; Mrs. Spear's compliments about the Harrisons; strawberries for dinner; comment on the apricot trees. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnne Eliza's decision to go to Brandon; Hellibone as a medicine \"quite dangerous for married ladies\"; two suicide attempts; Mrs. Gooch's health. Included also is a letter Mary Ritchie to Isabella re Mary's departure from the Harrisons and scial events at home. 3 PP. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReason why Isabella would prefer that william did not pursue his somewhat serious intentions in regard to a young lady [most likely Anna Cora Ogden Mowatt]; Isabella's health; seals on a Valentine; note that the letter is \"Perhaps too strong.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArrival of a check; billiards as a new \"passion\" for the family; changes in Brandon under George; motherly concern for George; Jeannie McBlair's musical talents; a suprise party at Mr. Freelands; news about various friends and relatives; items Isabella would like purchased. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003erequest for \"Orne Bails\" from Fannie Allen; concern for George; cold weather; desire that Charlotte attend the Inauguration; thoughts about George Byrd; care of some geraniums; visit with the Claremonts and the Canadians; news about various friends. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArrival of Mr. Cross and a box of peas from Ashburgton; possible visit of Mr. McLean and Mr. Ben Williams with the Gittlngs; health of some friends; \"walk in the beautiful grounds of Mr. William Caldwells\"; visit to a graveyard; incidence of yellow fever. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMargaret Stone's health; arrival at the Washington Depot; fulfillment of a promise; friends and family in Washington; purchase of books at an auction; Isabella's concern for Margaret's seemingly \"hopeless' case; presents recieved by Anne Eliza; \"beautiful speciments of Japanese ingenuity\" at the President's; desire to recieve some money rather than have it invested. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Murdaugh as \"the Pastor of the Lower Church\"; text of Mr. Murdaugh's sermon; Isabella's walk along the river; border around the afghan; visit by George to the Gittings; Margaret's health; red birds in a cage; Dr. Robert's trips to Claremont and his concern over an ice bound vessel. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"statement of the money [Mr. Gittings] paid Isabella last summer and autumn\"; present from Cora of one of her books; Cora's \"baby Ball--to the children\"; news about various friends and relatives; desire that Charlotte write more frequently. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks for letter recieved; money in bank; winter weather around Brandon; loss of Robert's and Bella's boats in the river ice; effect of the weather on plants in the greenhouse; health of one of Bella's carriage horses; presents from George Ritchie; Isabella's wish that George would be sent \"in a good Vessel to the Mediterranean\" 4 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDress made by Miss Vernon; account of Cora's \"baby ball\"; sleigh ride; comment on Cora's book; request that Mrs. McComas make Isabella \"a body of Bombadine\"; purchase of other sewing items. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePurchase of coarse worsted to finish an afghan; Isabella Harrison's relectance to visit the Gittings before they come to Brandon. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChecks to be deposited in Isabella's account at the Cheasepeake Bank; items required for sewing a dress fir Bettie Heath; Mr. Wilson's party; news about members of the family; \"Mr. McKims failure\". 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExchange of material; news about several friends; church services performed by Mr. Murdaugh; broken wharf; visit to Claremont. 2 pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Beautiful and tranquil\" surroundings at Brandon; Mr. Murdaugh's sermon at Cabin Point Church; renovation of Brandon Church; writing desk [for Mr. Murdaugh possibly]; trip to Washington via Richmond; dress for Evelyn Walker; mailing the letter. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Gittings' health; pleasure from being in Richmond with William Ritchie; dislike for a servant [?]; Beverly and family efforts to have him shipped out of Capt. Davis' boat; \"impatience to get off to the Springs\"; purchase of books by Shakespeare for William; check to pay Mrs. McComas. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpected arrival of guests from Richmond; inclement weather; news about various friends; \"lessons in the culinary art\"; decorations for the church; Mr. Murdaugh's writing desk; caps from Mrs. Irving. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Murdaugh's desk; sad condition of the Rectory; Mr. Harrison's atttempts to find \" a water or hydraulic\" bed for his wife; cold weather and bad roads; Nellie's wedding; love to friends and family; death of the McKim's child. 6 pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescription of a passenger next to Isabella on a train; discussion of fashions in a book; reaction of the passenger to some flowers; \"panic about the scarlet fever\"; dressmaking instructions to Mrs. McComas. 4 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStockings purchased for a trip to Canada; blossoming of flowers; \"a perfect passion for a real diamond ring\"; gift to Mrs. Willis Bocock; request for violent vases; pastel by artist Guillaume of a Harrison picture.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTowels recieved from Charlotte; attempts to find a ring; visit from Miss Abby  Rose; Mr. harrison's attachment to Ellen; improvements made at Brandon; desire to procure a blackberry vine and a cutting from a \"Holy Ghost\" plant. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Ritchie's desire to obtain \"an exact statement of his finances\"; visitors expected soon at Brandon; planting \"Ivy around the old Colonial Ruins at Jamestown\"; Charlotte's poor health; mention of Isabella's \"grand Nephew Lietenant Lee\" as a \"great acquisition to our family\"; condition of the wheat and corn crops. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Thick solid shoes\" expected from Watkins; orders for George Ritchie to depart for Panama with the Navy; Margaret's health; mention of Mr. Millson and White Sulphur Springs; \"Dr. Buchlus opinion of Dear 'Sister Pollie'\". 4 pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCapt. Reno to Utah; mention of numerous friends; Mr. Radzimiskis' [?] blistered throat; walk with Mr. Carr; desire to have the Gittings travel to the Springs. 4 pp. incomplete. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks for a Christmas present; death of Mary's baby; details about the funeral; mention of Capt. Reno; Christmas company with the Ritchies; decorations on the tree; distribution of the presents to everyone including the servants. 4 pp. incomplete. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCharlotte's improved health; family news; marriage of Minny Hunt; expected visit with Counsin Mary; Addie L. as a new church member; problem with Margaret's servant. 4 pp. incomplete. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHealth of a number of people; presents fo L. Nicholas  John Koim, the florist; Wiliam's letter upsetting to Mrs. Ritchie; contrast of \"the Hill' to Ashburton; visit with Dr. Hale; love to members of the family; Mrs. Ritchie's finances. 4 pp. Al.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCharlotte's health; Isabella's suggestion that Charlotte wear flannel to protect her body in winter; news about Mr. Wyman; purchase of a desk; desire to find a wife for George Marne [?]. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCheck to Charlotte. Charlotte's improved health; Belle's interest in a school; visitors at Brandon; love to Mr. Gittings. Enclosed also is a letter to Charlotte from Annie Ritchie Cross re Isabella Ritchie's good health; check for payment of some caps; comment on Charlotte's health; harvest at Brandon; news about various friends. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHoped for arrival of Thomas Ritchie; exchange of some earrings; Mr. Drew to Cabin Point; comment on William Ritchie's fiancee, news about numerous friends. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters recieved from Charlotte Wickham and Belle Harrison; caps to be taken to Baltimore; use of some velvet material; ride to Dr. Osborne's with Belle; invitation to Henry Wise to preach. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJeannie in Richmond with her friend Susan; check for Christmas gifts for the servants; visit of Charlotte Lee while her husband is busy at the White House; Bell's efforts to get the churches ready for Christmas; Mr. Wise for President; news about numerous friends. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescription of something fragrant that Isabella makes; meeting Mr. Murdaugh in Richmond; mention of Mrs. Lear; letter to Bessie; Mr. Gittings' sudden Illness. 4 pp. incomplete. AL\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDesire to have Anne come to White Sulpher; compliemtns about some slippers; Mrs. Theodore Lee's fancy ball; mention of numerous people; sermon from Joseph Willmer; inquiry about a ring Mrs. Ritchie ordered; writing lessons for Mrs. Ritchie. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoney to Charlotte; appointment of a trustee; Mr. Cross' helpful administrations; Isabella Harrison's health; under sleeves knit by the McKims. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlans to see Margaret; Jennie \"being bent of deeds of good intent\"; attempts to improve the church rectory; mention of the Murdaughs; health of William Kent [?]; Dr. Osborne's prediction about Mrs. William Harrison's chances of living \"till warm weather\"; desire to have a cap made; love to members of the family. 4 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBoxes left at home of William Ritchie; marriage of Mr. Whiting's brother; arrival of a trunk; Isabella's check; variety of expensive purchases; note to Margaret from one of her sisters. 4 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Cause of anger...against vile yankees\"; reference to Queen Elizabeth; news about John Willcox's family; blossoms from the magnolia trees: \"makee haste abd drub the Yankees\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBelle Harrison's decision \"to let no one open the mail again but herself\"; \"stunning effect of the great victory of Sunday last\" [1st Bull Run]; events that Isabella wished could take place after such a victory; Mr. Hammond's recovery from the measles. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBelle and Jeannie \"revising the Signals\"; flag of truce and note from Ben; William Ritchie's poor health; watermellon from Mr. Murdaugh; expected \"seventeen thousand bushel wheat\"; mention of numerous friends and relatives. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMs Poem. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHealth of one attended by Dr. Stone; visit to Brandon by Mr. Gittings; letters recieved; \"Box of French and German wines\"; love to various friends; enjoyment of an afternoon boat ride. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSympathy expressed to the Ritchie family by the Royal Arch, Chapter No. 3 on the death of Thomas Ritchie Jr. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCondolences on the death of Thomas Ritchie. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThank yous given for all the Christmas presents recieved; Isabella's concern over George Ritchie's naval career and general well being; desire that George be ordered to the Mediterranean; sleigh ride in the snow; loss of Robert's and Bella's boats; care for a man whose leg was amputated; comments on Cora Ritchie's book; recipes for \"Uncle Tommy's bread cakes\" and \"snow bread\"; news about friends. 10 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCao for Mrs. Nicholas; mention of numerous friends; special dinner for \"the celebrated Mr. Crawford\"; \"delightful evening...at the Governors\". 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of Rev. Mr. Chrisholm; Mrs. Ritchie's feeling that \"it is immoral for the very poor people to marry\"; family news; Anne's health; present romances; purchase of a puppy for the Orgains; mention of several friends. 4 pp. incomplete. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIsabella's finances; payment of debts; Jeeannie's desire to stay at Brandon; visit with Murdaugh family; mention of a number of friends; book given the Ritchies as a Christmas present. 4 pp. incomplete. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news; purchase of a wax doll; mention of \"green backs\"; Christmas greeting; Major lewis' marriage; Ellen's new son, Jefferson Randolf. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVisit to the White House; mention of Lincoln; reference to fighting in South Carolina; visit from Washington Gwathney; \"subject of the lace shawl \"; bills to be paid. 4 pp. incomplete. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNew dress selected by Mrs. Snooks; pattern desired for \"Trooper drawers\"; pretty braid for Mrs. Snead. 1 p. incomplete. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDesire to have information about the Ritchie family in Richmond. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChiefly letters to parents, brothers, and sisters, children, and miscellaneous letters to George and Isabella Ritchie Harrison including several to thier daughter Belle Harrison.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHealth of Anne Eliza; Isabella's attack of dyspepsia; Jenny as a \"happy and good\" child; King's Mill plantation near Williamsburg; letter from Mr. Rives; greetings to members of the family. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGuests presently at Brandon; congregation at church and an Easter sermon; marriage of Mrs. Orgain's housekeeper to Mr. Edloe's overseer; presents desired for Belle's birthday; lengthy list of items that Isabella would like Anne E. to purchase for Brandon. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks for \"kindness to George\"; Mother's health and suggestion that she brought to Brandon; mention of numerous visitors at Brandon; mention of a lecture by [Charles?] Minnigerode; greetings to the family. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThank you for letters; trip to Richmond; return home of isabella's daughter; \"Ole Bull's concert in Richmond\"; rearranging portraits in the parlour; news about family members and friends; request that George have mrs. Lowe make \"2 other white cords and tassels\"; motherly advice to George to \"ever aim at excellence in all things...\" 4 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlans to meet each other in Washington; Marriage of Uncle William; relatives visiting Brandon; commencement of the Harvest at the Rowe. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDisappointment that Mrs. Ritchie did not travel to Capon Springs; willingness of Mr. Cross to leave Capon Springs; travel schedule; weather in the mountains; mention of a number of visitors at the Springs; games the young people amuse themselves with; family news. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCircumstances under which Belle wrote her last letter to George; task of playing the piano; apples in the parlor; visits from Mr. Byrd and William Cross; Including letter to George from Isabella H. Harrison re motherly hopes for her son and news concerning friends and relatives. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eServant for George at school; weather and navigation on the river; business of UNcle George in Petersburg; Isabella's boat; motherly advice to George \"to bear what is unavoidable quietly\". 4 pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnjoyment of a visit with Charlotte despite Isabella's eye trouble; party at Mary Millson's; health of Mrs. Ritchie; selection of graveside monuments for Tom Ritchie, Jr. and his Father; love to the family. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFine health of their mother; visitors presently at Brandon; improvement in Polly's condition; chairs presented by William to the Church; Isabella's knitting; plant of white jessamine for Charlotte. 4 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGittings' inability to visit Brandon; John's health; Harrison's stay in the mountains; draught and its effect on the corn crop; pencilled notes on one page in another hand-possibly a grocery list. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTravel schedule to Lower Brandon; request that rooms be prepared for the visit; mention of companionship of Ilsie Heileman; family news. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMeeting with Robert Walker and Peter V. Daniel; Belle's missing baggage; effort to locate William; \"cordial reception\" by Sallie Harrison; [Charles?] Minniegerode's success as a minister; George Byrd at Cousin Maria's; George at the University; mention of various other friends and relatives. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIsabella's reduced expenditures resulting from the failure of the corn crop; slection of a wedding present for Isabella's nephew, George H. Byrd; health of \"sister Polly\" at Upper Brandon; Isabella's bad cough; visit of Englishman, Mr. Dunlop; cold weather with ice on the river; \"the double Wickham wedding\". 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Drive to Brandon Church to hear Mr. Murdaugh\"; Dr. Osborne to Berkeley; \"rheumatic affection\" in Isabella's shoulder; health of \"sister Polly\"; number of visits made between Cabin Point and Montpelier; loss of some articles for Mrs. Murdaugh; \"Mary Millson's distress about her disgraced maid\". 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIsabella's pleasure on recieving her mother's letter; mention of Adeline Mayo and Joesphine Gracie; George's friendship with Mr. Gracie; health of \"Sister Polly\"; marriage of Dr. Osborne; condition of the Rectory; absense of Dr. Robert; visit of Mr. and Mrs. Davis; love to members of the family; celebration of Jamestown. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIsabella's trip to Richmond; Cellie's health; drying Mr. Murdaugh's rain soaked furniture; visit from Fanny Allen and the Simpsons; an \"occurence so sad and so mortifying\"; \"46 candidates for Confirmation\" in Richmond; George's orders to sail on the Saratoga; marriage  of Cellie's brother; wedding reception for Dr. Osborne and his new bride. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConvulsions suffered by \"Sister Polly\"; dresses for Belle; Mr. Mann's music; visits from John Lay, Jonathon Smith, Leonidas, the Murdaughs, and the McCandlishs. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePleasure derived by the Gittings' visit to Brandon; desire that Mr. Gittings allow Charlotte to have her portrait done by an artist, Mr. Guillaume, at Brandon in May. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrip to Richmond; \"Mr. Everett's Lecture on Washington\"; Belle's portrait; Anne Eliza's May visit to Brandon; Mr. Guillaume's apparent need of work; extension of Belle's stay with Gittings in Baltimore; death of Mr. taylor, the sexton; purchse of cologne in Washington. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVisit of Mr. and Mrs. Simpson and Dr. Ben Harrison and bride; Polly's health; request for several household items ; frame for a \"piece of worsted work\"; purchase of tea tables; George's and Belle's visit to the Gittings in Baltimore; portraits by Mr. Guillaume. 4 pp. AlS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBarrel of broken china for Charlotte's \"Tinker\" to mend; Margaret's accident at Upper Brandon; poor health of Mrs. Thomas Ritchie; news about various friends; rustic furniture; return of Dr. Robert from Claremont; love to members of the family; Mr. Guillaume's proposed portrait of Mrs. Thomas Ritchie in November. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJennie's visit to Imo[gene] Lyons in Richmond; Jennie's \"affair du cour\"; company at Brandon; George Harrison as a \"corporal of a Troop of Horse\"; unfavorable weather and threat of worms for the crops; Belle's coming of age and management of \"her own financies\"; trip to Dr. Robert's farm, Indiana fields on the York River; family news. 4 pp. incomplete. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJennie's company on a trip to Richmond; health of Mrs. Thomas Ritchie; visits with Mrs. Turnbull, Major Lee, Mrs. John Tabb; Annie's baby; \"distress of the Gittings' family\"; mention of Mrs. McBlair, Mrs. Col. Harris, Mr. Richard Randolph, Captain Williams, Wainwright Heileman, Margaret Stewart. 6 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNostalgic sentiments about past Christmases and family reunions; Jennie Calwell's cold; Christmas guests at Brandon; decorations in the churches; news about various friends; foods on hand over the holidays. 8 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnexpected visit of Robert Page who is \"doctoring the Wounded Yankees in Richmond\"; beating given John McKim; Randolph Harrison at the battle of Stone Bridge; \"address of Johnston and Beauregard to our soldiers\"; expected attack on Newport News; mention of General Magruder; Ben's promotion to Quarter Master; shirts for George. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShipments of hay; Reuben and a promisory note; purchase of bacon; \"Barrel of sugar for the sick\"; news about friends and family; check for Mr. Murdaugh; presents of sturgeon and a muskmelon. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVariety of Visitors at Brandon; mention of the Battle of Bethel; death of Carter Harrison at Bull Run; plundering of provisions at Ampthill; report that George is \"a noble fellow\"; purchase of \"200 Horses for the Army\". 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"The Smithfield disaster\"; condition of the Confederate army; \"last acts [of Congress] with regard to currency and the Army\"; selling of some bonds; \"procuring corn and forage in Charlotte\"; George's Harrison position at dublin; mention of General Breckinridge; disposal of the servants; pencilled notes in another's hand. 4 pp. incomplete. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of Anne Eliza; mention of Dr. Chatard, Bishop Johns, Mary Hagner's husband [Mr. Nelson]; preservation of the body; search for Mr. Cross; questions about Brandon; supplies of coffee, suger, and bacon; \"difficulty in getting white seed wheat\"; harships face by many Southern friends during the war; opening of a Commission House in New York by George Byrd and Mr. Gregg. 8 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDisposition of \"the Washington House\"; Mr. Welles' desires about renting terms; financial considerations if the house is sold; Belle's delayed return from the mountains; check to George Harrison; \"time for putting in a crop\"; news of family and friends; government compensation to Southerners for thier servants; copy of two letters enclosed-\"Mr. Cross to the Doctor\" and \"Mr. Cross to Wm. Stone\" 6 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"General Lee's war hat\"; news about various friends; General Graham's expedtion to Brandon; meeting between Shirley  Randolph Harrison  a Nothern woman who had some pieces of music from Brandon; Negroes \"at N. Wales and Broadneck who desire to retain the land\"; possibility of returning to Brandon; enclosed is a copy of a letter from S.A. Dulton from Ashford, Conn., re a family Bible. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence from Mr. Cross; need for sister Margaret \"to see Mr. Chew about Mr. Mason's property\"; visit of Randolph and Shirley Harrison; goods stolen from Brandon during the war; Mr. Dulton's return of a family Bible; plants and flowers at Brandon; Negroes at North Wales and Broadneck who \"wish to occupy the soil\"; mention of the Freedmen's Bureau; possble sale of Westover. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Corcoran's offers of fincancial assistance; possible loan of $3000; Mr. Chew's efforts on behalf of the Masons; George's Harrison receipt of Mr. William Harrison's cows. Mention of the late resident of Dr. Brockenbrough's house [Jefferson Davis]. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDisappointment in not receiving news of Belle and her brother; visit with Mr. Reed, the new  Pastor; George's health; profit realized from \"two fruit vessels\"; news of other friends and family members. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePleausres of the Baths for Belle; weather; trip to Richmond and then home; apologies for such a hasty letter. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRobert's trip to Richmond; Mann Page's letter about the weather around Brandon; family news. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVisit with Margaret; letter to Mann Page about the weather; Charlotte's flattering letter. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNews from Brandon; Isabella's stay with Margaret; Mrs. Thomas Ritchie's will; hope that the weather is not to coold; family news; Mr. Corcoran's departure for Europe; love to Mann [Page] and all the servants and neighbors. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIsabella's health; arrival of company to Brandon; \"gathering flowers for Hollywood\"; family news; vegetables and fruits on hand as well as ice. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Excrutiating rheumatism\" afflicting Carter; desire that Isabella visit Broad neck; self portrait as \"a poor, gloomy forlorn long beardef, horrid wretch, wrapped in flannel  pepper Rum\"; favor of having several shirts made for Carter's son, Charles. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProposed visit to Brandon in May; Charlotte's company as \"a source of great comfort\"; letters to Isabella Ritchie requesting news about the Harrisons; Isabella Harrison's poor health and Carter's suggestion that she make a trip to the Hot Springs. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInefficency of the \"Jackson post offices\"; Charlotte's health; end of the harvest and expected good prices for the crop; pleasure of staying at Brandon; desire that a mutual friend no longer deprive himself \"of that first, greatest sweetest  most indispensable of blessings, a wife\"; love to members of the family. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReference to a precious stone found by Coles at Brandon; jeweled setting made for the gem and its presentation to Isabella. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Subject of a warrant for William E. Hopkins\" apology for such a long delay in answering George's letter; little possibility that a midshipmen's position would be available for Mr. Hopkins; desire to visit Brandon again. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppraisal of the estate of George E. Harrison and lands in Prince George County. 1 p. Ms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChange of plans in regard to a visit to Brandon; payment of \"one or two very small neighborhood debts\" $15 to aunt Abby; death of Julia; work to be done by some carpenters; love to members of the family; news of Robert Walker's journey to Salt River. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePain suffered by Taylor and his continued state of poor health; disregard given to physician's advice; tournament in front of Taylor's house and a description of the events and crowd; fancy ball and the loss of a borrowed jewel; love to members of the family. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnticipation of Belle's visit to Spring Garden; Taylor's \"very gentle health\"; family news; need \"to convince the people of the greater security of small and short credits, and cash dealings\"; efforts to locate Tom in Petersburg; love to members of the family. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLyons' regrets that he cannot accept the harrison's invitation to join them for a Christmas dinner. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSafe arrival in Philadelphia; expression of \"heartfelt thanks\" for the hospitality recieved at Brandon; interest in Thomas Ritchie's health; appretiation of Jenny's flowers; love to everyone at Brandon. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt of a pitcher by Isabella; invitation to visit Brandon; death of Captain Mallory; best wishes to Anne Eliza; Robert Ritchie's decision to settle near Brandon; health of Isabella Ritchie; Mrs. Parker to Washington for the winter. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresent of \"a pair of Cuff Pins\" from Belle to her mother. 1 p. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation for Isabella and her daughter to stay with the Rutherfoords during the convention in Richmond. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInedible figs that arrived from Richmond; problems encountered by Mr. Volmar over covering a chair; Robert Ritchie's health; included are some pencil sketches and notes on the envelope. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt of a box at the Adams Express office; spectacles to be mailed; landing of Bella's furniture at the wharf; \"outrage of \"the Harper's Ferry affair\" arrest of Capt. Cooke at Carlisle; belief that \"the whole party...ought to be executed whether insane or not\"; George Harrison's new carriage. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMaterial used by Mr. Vollmar to cover Isabell's furniture; shipping arrangements for the furniture; purchase of a piano; love to members of the family. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArrival in Richmond and meeting with George's sister; \"trip to Christiansburg after army horses\"; mention of Bull Run; Yankee prisoners in the hospital; health of Sister Annie; news about various friends; included also is a letter undated from Isabella H. Harrison to George Harrison re statement from Mr. Cross; Sale of wheat; material for the servants' clothing. 8 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnticipation of letters in the mail; reference to a mutual friend Rich. S. Scriveller; dinner \"with Lady Ward, mother of the Earl of Dudley\"; ride on an \"English Cavalry Charger\"; discussion of the British politics; request for a photograph; wedding in Paris. 8 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCheck recieved from Isabella; bill from Forbes; mention of kindnesses done by Isabella; successful reception for 400-500 persons. Included also is a letter 27 November 1865, Isabella H. Harrison, Washington, to Doctor [Robert R. Ritchie], Brandon Re; total amount required for repairs; purchase of cows; advertisement for servants; Belle to the dentist; news about two marriages; hiring of white laborers. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e49 verses composed by Pinkney about Brandon. 14 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDetails of Laulie Eustis' death; grief og J.W. Corcoran; Perkins' vacation to Switzerland and Germany; description of the Perkins' life in Paris;\"no intercourse between the Northern  Southern people\" in Paris; news concerning a number of common acquaintances. 8 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnnouncement of Shenstone's engagement to August Emma Grace Knapp of the Brownrigg family. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to attend the annual picnic of \"the Sunday School at Brandon Church\". 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eappreciation of news from Brandon; \"bringing the representatives of the Lafayette family to the Yorktown Celebration in the Trenton\"; invitation to Belle to visit the \"Trenton\" when it docks at Hampton Roads; \"certain degree of regret\" felt upon leaving Europe; description of the Charms of Nice; places visited along the Mediterranean--Touion, Marseilles, Genoa, Elba, Corsica, Straights of Messina, etc. 8 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eParker's thanks to Page for some service rendered; charges for hauling a boat. Included also is a letter 25 Aug, 1881 from Isabella H. H[arrison, Washington, to [Belle R. Harrison], [New York]. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotograph given to \"Mr. Laughlin's friends at Brandon\"; description of the photograph; mention of the \"many kindnesses...shown to my son's friends\". 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Easter greetings...to...dear friends at Brandon\"; present of bookmarks to thank for a box of ivy sent by Mr. Jefferson Harrison. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReminescennces about Belle and her mother; pleasent company at Massanitto last summer; desire to hear from and about the Harrison family; questions about Harrison genealogy; possible descent of Benjamin Harrison from \"john Harrison adjutant General of Cromwelles army\". 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReferences to Isabella Ritchie Harrison. Ms. Poem. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to Sheppard \"to come to Brandon and make a copy of the portrait of Colonel Byrd\"; Sheppard's \"duties as a teacher at the Mechanics Institute\" in Richmond; desire to have certain measurements of the portrait noted on a piece of transparent paper; difficulties encountered in making a full length portrait of Byrd from Belle's picture; sketch of Byrd included in the letter. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBlessings to the Harrisons for thier remembrance of French at Easter; French's health and celebration of his 75th birthday; love to everyone at Brandon. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePictures from Mary's \"dear Brandon friends\"; brief visit in Philadelphia before returning to the Pacific Coast; \"heartfelt thanks\" to Miss Ritchie and Mrs. Isabella Harrison. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInquiry about Isabella Harrison's health; Charles' suffering due to \"consumption of the jaw\"; \"idea of putting the Cabin Point organ in the Claremont Church\"; offer to acquire an organ or piano for the new school house; anticipation of \"a weeks shooting in January down on the James River\". 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStraw hat for Belle; Mrs. Ritchie to Washington; Lizzie Nicholas in Philadelphia; mention of Sally Harrison and her departure from Tree Hill. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSolicitation of aid for a church in Petersburg. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewsabout the seriousness of Anne Eliza's poor health; suggestion that someone from the family  take a trip to Winchester to see Anne; mention of Ben Harrison, Mrs. Nicholas, Miss Greenhow, and Mr. Cole. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpirits of turpentine as a beneficial treatment of scarlet fever; attempt to see Mary Millson; description of Dr. Andrews and his diagnosis of Charlotte's health; mention of \"the splendid ship the Pennsylvanian\"; Judge Tucker of Williamsburg as a fellow passenger; love to members of the family. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHealth of Custis; mention of Belle White; \"nice things for the invalid\"; Mrs. Cocke's health; visit with Capt. Edmund; \"love to Ole Miss  you  Belle\" 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePurchase of corn around Halifax; impressment of food \"for families of the soldiers\"; destruction of property at Brandon. Included also is an incomplete letter undated from [?] to Belle re death of a child; lack of surplus corn to share. L. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo of which are very similar. 7 pp. Ms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReturn of Robert Ritchie's Bible which Dulton took from Brandon when the Harrison's home was burned during the Civil War. Included also is a copy of a letter from W.B.B. Cross, Boston, to Captain [?], 29 Oct. [?]. Re; sale of the house on the square. 1 p. Cy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to the Harrison family, Isabella Ritchie, Virginia Ritchie, and Mr. Drew to visit the Wyman's in Baltimore. 8 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters by Margaret Ritchie Stone to her mother, brothers, and sisters, 1829-1873  undated and miscellaneous letters to MRS and manuscripts, including a poem about Brandon by MRS and a diary kept while on a visit to Brandon by MRS's daughter, 1871.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCousin Betsey's improved health; love for William; death of Sarah Aylett's brother; toys purchased at the Fair. Included also is a letter 3 Feb. 1829, Robert Ritchie to Isabella, re brother George's misfortune; death of Betsey Kaye and Samuel Myers; hope that Isabella will visit soon. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrip to Washingon of thier parents and sister Mary; illness of Daniel Triplett at the University; news about Uncle Parker; purchase of \"a handsome head-dress and bonnet\"; Dr. nelson's retirement; Dr. Starke's wedding; love from the family. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMotherly description of a child; Isabella's health; letter from sister Mary; Watson's visit to Monticello; other general news of friends and family. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMargaret's \"shopping expedition\"; difficulty in purchasing desired items; account of goods bought for Isabella; love to members of the family. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to Mrs. Cabell; reason for Cousin William's visit; mention of Mrs. Moncure Robinson; way various evenings were spent; invitation to a musical party. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApologies for lack of correspondence; strict surroundings at Margaret's school; Christmas preparations at Brandon; love to various friends and relatives; French as the required language throughout the day; mention of numerous people. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDetails of Margaret's journey; effect of seeing so many crippled people at Hot Springs; reaction to the water and baths at Hot Springs; love to members of the family. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDetailed description of Margaret's new home and the furniture in it; quality of the servants; Margaret's feelings about being away from her home and family; love to members of the family. 5 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks for the purchase of a Christmas present for Anna Miller; gift of an ale mug for Dr. Stone; Christmas tree expected by the family; invitation to Charlotte to spend the holidays in Washington; news about members of the family; note included from Anne Eliza to Charlotte about the Christmas holidays and the desire to see each other.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ehealth of Thomas Ritchie; desire to acquire a one horse carriage for TR; attempt to purchase one thru Radznimski; request that Bella loan her carriage. 4 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMargaret's outings over the past three weeks; thank yous for letters recieved; Cora Semmes [?] wedding; selection of a bridal present; description of a pair of vases; details of Cora's wedding and the Catholic service; news about friends and family. 6 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeparture of Aunt Dolly; trip to Ashburton; invitation from Charlotte; productions by \"Strahosh' opera troubles\"; Charlotte Henderson's wedding; death of Richard Randolph; Isabella's eye trouble; Isabella Ritchie's \"lengthy description of Niagara\"4 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of Maria Wright; care of Margaret's children; need for more servants; Robert at Hot Springs; news about friends and family; death of Dr. Canston; Cora in Boston; \"Ellen Key's book 'Bread for my children'\"; 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChristening of Margaret's baby; preparations \"to sumon the members of the family to Church\"; the baby's wardrobe; Margaret's desire that the baby go to Charlotte if anything should happen to her. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGreetings for the new year; thanks for the children's Christmas presents; reception of holiday visitors; comment on the lovely dressed and jewelry worn by some ladies; request that Charlotte be godmother to Margaret's son; death of Randall Heymen; greetings to friends and relatives. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReturn from Brandon with several members of the family; christening of Margaret's son; congradulations to Mrs. Williams; poor health of Isabella Ritchie; note included from Anne Elize to Charlotte. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCharlotte's poor health and need to be treated in New York by Dr. Sims; Jenny's desire to accompany Charlotte to New York; \"death of Mary Frances little Bessie, who died with scarlett fever\"; nurse for Mr. Wards children; entertainment in Baltimore while visiting the Gittings; mention of numerous friends; description of an elaborate wedding. 6 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePurchases for Mrs. Ritchie and thier shipment to her in a trunk; delight of eating current jelly with mutton; materials for dresses and bonnets; health of the Stone family; news about friends and relatives; box of dry goods sent to Richmond. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArrangements for a visit of a friend with Charlotte's family; no news from Brandon; printed accounts of the war; early baloon ascention near Washington; mention of Butler and Beauregard; death of Mr. McLean. 4 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"the bustle of rolling waggons and passing soldiery\"; \"anticipation attack upon Alexandria\"; mention of General Beauregard; Dr. Stone's attendance to wounded soldiers; \"feeling of emnity to all Southerners\"; Margaret's cautiousness about expressing her true feelings about the war; William Ritchie's return to Richmond while Cora remained in Paris; friends killed in battle; \"talk of confiscating property\"; destructiion of Richmond's elite black horse company. 8 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVisit with Virginia Smith; death of Mrs. Crome[?]; bowl of dahlias; concern for \"poor Erskine\" and willingness to write his mother; \"grand display of military\" and comments by \"foreigners attached to the staff\"; dinner with a cavaltry officer; \"female spies in Balt as well as in Washington\"; sale of some beautiful lace; \"no fear of war in our midst\"; marriage of Cynthia Tucker to Dr. Coleman of Williamsburg. 4pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDirections about sending letters; \"possibility of communicating with our Va friends\"; troop movements; identification of Margaret as Dr. Stone's wife; meeting with Eliza Bell; \"bombardment of Charleston\"; state of an old house once owned by the Ritchies; sale of property. 5 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Movements of the Braton party\"; expected visit of Isabella harrison's daughter; treatment of general Presport's child who has epileptic fits; petitions for amnesty by Virginians; purchase of \"Cameron\" for the coopers; mention of Mrs. John Mason, Major Silsey [?], Wm. Harrison, and Col. Rutherfoord; acquisition of a new leg for Ran harrison. 4 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter requesting aid for \"a noble young Confed, thrown upon the community of New Orleans\"; help from the State Dept. in regard to Mr. mason's farm; \"petition for Mr. Dan's release\"; mention of Mrs. Coleman; love to members of the family. 2 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVisit from Wm. Cross; memories of Anne Eliza; opportunity to meet General Lee, \"the greatest man living\"; description of the General and the impression he made on the Stone children; death of Mrs. Riley; William Ritchie's stay with the Stones; Palmer's \"magnificent music\"; \"violent speeches...in consequence of the President's veto\". 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSale of a house in Presott's Square; problems encountered with the sale due to Robert Ritchie's death and possible will; need to present the legal problems about the house in court; news about members of the famil; relative [perhaps John Gittings] being names president of a bank; foot operation with a local anasthetic; William's desire to have Robert's winter cloak. 6 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Justice to those, who have suffered so much from the war\"; difficulty of some members of the family to pay thier portion of a debt; inheritence from Thomas Ritchie's will; unjust \"repay[ment] [of] a debt that has already been cancelled\". 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment of an \"infamous debt\" and the efforts made by the Stone's to pay William's share of that debt out of thier own stock; financial arrangements made with John Gittings; family news; mention of numerous friends at the Cape; celebration of Ritchie's birthday at an ice cream parlor; Dr. Andrews as a \"most unhappy person about the state of the country\". 5 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvice given by Dr. Miller in regard to the effect of some pills; considerable illness at Brandon; visit with Mrs. Prickett; news about various friends; death of Dr. Olds; Family news; \"superb peaches on our trees\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJenny's visit to Dr. Shelden in Norfolk; travel arrangements to Washington and the Baths; Mr. Gittings' poor health; family news; effect of poor crops on Eliza's finances; threat of typhoid fever; \"arrival of Mrs. Jackson with 34 pieces of luggage\" filled with \"every convievable...piece of finery\"; presents given by Mrs. Jackson. 8 pp. Al.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBelle's health; Margaret's unhappiness over not being able to visit Brandon in the Spring; possiblity of sending Eliza to Brandon \"to see her friends\"; Mrs. Tiffany's indignation in regard to \"the braclet story\"; \"account of the Bishop's courtship and marriage\"; bouquetto mrs. Cummins; good weather for \"Anne's Boston trip\"; delicious sausage from Charlotte. 4 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlans of several friends to make an unexpected visit to the Harrison's home; mention of Ann Johnson, Maria Gwathney, Kate Gamble, Julia Watson, Bernard Carter, Mrs. Orgain; health of members of the Ritchie family. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShipment of a trunk to Mrs. Ritchie; contents of the trunk; payment of bills; money to Belle for a dress; visit with Annie; love to friends ans family. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHealth of thier mother; Robert's visit with Jeff Davis; visit with various friends and acquaintances; mention of Maj. French as \"a defaulter to the Government\". 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegret that Isabella did not spend the Fall with Margaret and her family; support for an orphan's home; Charlotte's health; Addie Douglas' attack of pleurisy; nonarrival of Annie's china; clerical matter that appeared in the paper; mention of Bishop Meade; love to members of the family; recipe for tarragon. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters from White Sulpher Springs; Isabella Ritchie's request that Margaret \"attend to her commission\" about a ring; payment of several bills for Isabella; purchase of lettuce [?] soap; desire that Charlotte visit Margaret; present \"dullness of Washington'; news about friends and relatives. 4 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVisit of Belle's daughter and Bob; damage to a trunk on the train; travel schedule of Belle and Bob; receipt of a letter from isabella. 2 pp. Al.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIllness in the Stone family; recipe for \"Green Tomato Pickle\"; rasperry plant for Charlotte; love to various relatives. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence to Richmond; precautions to take when writing; visit with Anne Eliz; loss of the Cross' home; Margaret as \"a manager of the Church Home\"; query about a lost chemise; news about Margaret's children. 4 pp. Al.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVisit from Jenny and Bella; George in Richmond and his failure to attend a wedding; borrowing table mats; purchase of a pair of gloves; love to members of the family. 4 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBy Jane Southall [?] Stone, daughter of Margaret Ritchie Stone. Includes mention of a Mr. Campbell, \"third son of Lord Campbell, the late Lord Chief Justice of England,\" who visited brandon during Jane's stay. 26 pp. Ms. Diary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpression of Corcoran's pleasure over the use of \"the cane presented by Louis XVI to Genl. Washington\" 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledgement of receipt of wedding invitation for Margaret's daughter and George B. harrison; congratulations to the couple and \"sincere wishes for thier continued prosperity and happiness\". 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDesire to have the picture of Thomas Ritchie that hangs in the Tappahannock Court Room replaced with an oil painting of him; enveiling ceremony of the first picture; mention of Mr. Wright's kinship to the Ritchies through the Roane family lines. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVirginia;s plans to leave; Aunt Eliza's improved health. Included also is a letter from [Margaret R. Stone] to [?] re Annie Parker's letter; Anne Eliza's health; Catherine's excitement about going home; purchase of \"spice powder\"; \"nothing from the South, except the sickening accounts of the papers about that last [?] battle\" 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pp. Ms. Poem.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo letters by Ritchie, 1846 1852\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnswer to message recieved from J. H. Pleasants; reasons for protesting the conditions of the duel; Ritchie's decision to appear despite his objections. 2 pp. Cy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eKindness done to Thomas and William by thier father; reasons suggested for selling an old house; bills for repairs to some property; mention of the Baltimore Fair; excitement in Virginia over politics and an expected Democratic victory; bad weather for farming. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters by Robert Ruffin Ritchie to his father, brother and sisters, 1847-1862, and miscellaneous letters to and documents re Robert R. Ritchie, 1851-1866\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for letters from the family and for the weekly Union; Robert's poor health; duties in a regimental hospital; quarters \"in the house of one Lombardo, a very intimate friend of Santa Anna\"; relations with other Army officers; peace negotiations by Mr. Trist; mention of General Scott. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Uncertainties of war\"; mention of General Brooke; medical inspection of 80 men and rejection of 9; need to justify the reasons for rejecting the 9; entertainment of some soldiers; reference to Robert as \"a son of old Tom's\"; mention of Col. Wilson; possibility of traveling to Vera Cruz or New Orleans; questions about the family. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCoffee as an essential in the daily life of a soldier; Robert's duties while on march; robert's encounter with Mexican cavalry; description of an area surrounding Cuernavaca; position as \"Medical Director to the brigade\"; query about a possible peace settlement and mention of Mr. Trist; desire to remain with the Army, but not in Mexico with inactive troops. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Witness in the court of Inquiry into the conduct of Col. Borham\"; troop movements around Cuernavaca; organization of a temperance society to help curb disease \"attributable to the too free use of Mexican spirits\"; exploration of a large cave and reference to Madame Calderon [?] who wrote about it; experiences upon taking a wrong turn into the mountains; Robert's financial staus; Army appointments. 6 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlans for trip to Washington; willingness to attend to several matters for Belle; attempt to see Mrs. Orgain; comment on the rainy weather; William Harrison at Ampthill. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnne Eliza's health. 1 p. ANS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVisit from Mr. Branch; sale of wheat; low on flour; Mr. Harrison's depressed state; \"day at Westover and another with Dr. Selden\"; weather around Brandon; concern about his father Thomas Ritchie and suggested tombstone inscription \"He loboured day and night to save us from dissolution and divil war\"; greeting to Dr. Stone. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefreshing return to the country; dinner with Dr. Osborne; health of Mrs. Ball and her baby; sale of wheat; return of the Orgains; thank you to Margaret; Robert's decision not to leave Brandon; pencilled list on envelope. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCare of a patient and a ride in \"a cold drenching rain\"; goods delivered for Mrs. Orsborne and the servants; letter to Mr. Milson; suggestion about sending letters; request for fruit; trouble with the drew on the ferry; fever in the area; Dr. Marks' health; dining at Claremont [?]; effect on the rains on the wheat; trip to White Sulphur by Mrs. Osborne and the Orgains; butter from Mr. Ball. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNumber of sick patients; danger at Old Point; return of the Orgains; Osbornes to White Sulphur; present from William Cross; love to the family. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWeather in Richmond; \"arrangements...to take charge of Mrs.Micke [?] as far as Brandon\"; need for \"Charlotte to be very prudent in regard to the talk\"...she had with Robert; talk with William and Cora Ritchie. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"obstinate form of dysentary amongst the servants\"; improvement in the weather; arrangements about preserves; mention of Capt. Davis; recovering all the current jelly; letter from a woman that Robert is quite serious about and his inability to \"fathom the working of the female heart\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePoor health of the Osbornes; letter to Cora Ritchie's sister; acceptability of Mr. Murdaugh as the local minister; sale of wheat; dinner with Crenshaw; love to members of the family. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExtended stay in Richmond because of ill health; William in Tennessee; inclement weather; purchase of seed wheat; good corn crop expected; painting the house; securing someone to plant the wheat; health of the old Colonel; mention of Mr. Murdaugh and Ben's wife. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFinances in regard to rent from a house; William's \"parting with the old Enquirer\"; sickness in the area; repairs being done to the house; sale of wheat; \"braking up a few retail whiskey shops\"; brief encounter with Randolph Harrison. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Brockwell [?] in regard to Mr. Bishop; eviction of the Brockwells; question of whether or not to pay Brockwell and wage; \"survey of farming operations\" at Brandon with William Ritchie; need to be more direct when giving orders to the plantation's overseers; foraging by Capt. Whiting for General Magruder's army. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRobert being \"stunned at late disasters\"; \"effect of giving up Norfolk and James River\"; prediction of Richmond's eventual fall; troops near Petersburg; brief summary of deliberations in regard to Brandon; burning of the wharves; sale of Robert's horse; key for Belle's watch; mention of the Monitor. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDesire of all the servants to stay at Brandon; fate of Richmond; Robert's schemes to save the city by either \"a series of obstructions\" or an Englishman who leveled a hill scientifically; travel on the river; desire to secure the services of Mr. Hammondsl \"Capt. John Rogers proclamation to the ladies  gentlemen on James River\". 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegret that the Tylers cannot accept a dinner invitation to Brandon. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnswer to Ritchie's letter by \"the Superintendent of Negro Affairs or York County\"; inquiry about property \"leased by Govnt to thirty negroes\"; decision that the property \"cannot be given up to the original owner until the expiration of the term of lease\". 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe leasing of ten acres of land belonging to Indian Fields Farm [once owned by Robert R. Ritchie] Witnessed by Jonas Gilderlen. 2 pp. Doc.Cy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ethat Robert R. Ritchie took \"the Oath prescribed by the President...in his Proclamation of May 29th, 1965\". 1 p. DocS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[i.e. McCandlish] on Indian Fields Farm as a result of \"'An act for the collection of direct taxes in insurrectionary districts'...approved June 7, 1862\". Included also is a note from Tho. P. McCandlish attesting that the \"land...referred to, is the property of Dr. Ro. R. Ritchie\". 2 pp. DocS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBonds secured by Robert Ritchie to purchase Indian Fields; collection of Money on these bonds; need to have a reliable tenant on the property; suggested release of Capt. Wilder in favor of General Howard. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 pieces.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to his mother, his brother and sisters, 1846-1869  undated, and miscellaneous letters to WFR and material concerning him and his wife, Anna Cora Mowatt Ritchie, 1851-1938  undated\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of Mr. John H. Pleasants [killed by Thomas Ritchie, Jr. in a duel]; details of his funeral; dinner at Mr. Green's; possibility of legal prosecution; bad weather; letter from Charlotte through Miss Julia Johns. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePurchase of a harness; \"discussion of the candidates for the Convention\"; \"fear that, if California  is admitted, Georgia and South Carolina will go off\"; \"The New Mexico territorial bill; mention of Judge Bayly; visit with the W.B. Harrison family; Tom's Ritchie health; notes included about a medicinal prescription and body measurments as needed for dressmaking. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescription of William's wife Cora and \"how happy she will be to know\" Isabella; Cora's father as \"the leading merchant in furnishing vessels for the famous Miranda Expedition to South America\"; mention of President Jefferson and Secretary Madison; message from Charlotte to Cora; greetings from Tom Ritchie and love to the family. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHealth of Thomas Ritchie; present to Isabella of \"Cora's Autobiography\"; \"the very brilliant success of the book\"; parts of a letter from Cora about her pleasure with the book; references to William and Thomas Ritchie in the text; no news of interest  politically in Richmond and Washington. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHealth of Thomas Ritchie; Dr. Davis' opinion on a cure for Thomas [Ritchie, Jr.?]; cook Emanuel engaged for a month; purchase of three bedsteads and other pieces of furniture; letter from Cora; offer to have Isabell's brother live with William. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReciept of a letter from the sister; greetings to the sister from Foushee's wife, Cora; health of Isabella Ritchie; letters recieved from Wm. Cross and Wm. Foushee, and Mr. Lippincott; tribute to Thomas Ritchie from Mr. Richards; Coar's health; greetings to members of the Ritchie family. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt of Isabella's letters and maple sugar cakes; Foushee's New York trip; President Pierce at Fauquier Springs; visitors at Mr. Smyth's house; family reunion; brother George at the Cottage; peaches and pears from Brandon. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIsabella's account in the Farmers' Bank of Virginia; payment of a bill; package due to arrive from New York; invitation to the Wickhems' wedding; Sister Bella's financial matters; health of various family friends; George Ritchie's arrival in New York. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt of Isabella's letters and enclosed cards from Cora; return of a \"duelling party\" and appearance of the settlement in the paper; health of several family friends; visit to Richard's home \"Riverside\"; concersation with Mrs. Henry [?] Gibson. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVisit of Bella and Isabella to Brandon; search for the \"Miranda\"; purchase of several items at a store in New York; china for Anne Eliza; death of Charles Ogden; stay at W.C.E. Thompson's in New York; proposed journey home through Philadelphia  Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIsabella's stay at Salt Sulphur Springs; ignorance of friends being in New York on thier honeymoon; excursion to the mountains; trip \"through the lovely valley of Wyoming, the Deleware Water Gap...visiting coal mines  travelling on the 'gravity railroads'\"; visit to Richmond of the Prince of Wales. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDetailed description of William's journey to Washington; company of Mrs. Hume aboard the \"Eliza Hancox\"; talk with the Captain about steamboats; reference to a book [?] the \"death of Lincoln\"; mention of several friends and acquaintances. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEntertaining company at Brandon; gift from Tucker of terrapins and fresh pike; problems with William's knee and the need for his \"leg...to be put into harness\"; \"wonders of the microscope at the Army Museum\"; pleasant ways William is passing away the time at Stones; talk by Dr. Rudder; news about various friends. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIllness of William's wife Cora; visit of Mr. Everett to Brandon; mention of Consul James; Belle Harrison's expected visit; \"Carter lee's lecture on 'Laughter'\"; legislative question before Congress. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArrangements made at the Powhatan  House in Richmond; disease in the city's suburbs; news about various friends; to church with the Rutherfoord family; message to Mragaret from Captain Randolph. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVisit from Charlotte and Jenny; reports about Brandon; reference to \"a sweet creature of fine talents\" [perhaps a reference to Anna Cora Ogden Mowatt]; note about Heilbrook [?] 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrder recieved in the morning; invitation to visit Richmond; breakfast prepared by Mathilda; reciept of letter from Bella; no news from Mr. Cross; Evans' victory; renting of \"the Cottage\" to Mr. Daingerfield. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvocation of Thomas Ritchie for Governor. Included also is a note from WFR to his father re smith's letter. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShipment of a book and Wynne's desire to be informed of its safe arrival to William. Included is a pencilled note that the mentioned book was given to the College of William and Mary by Margaret Ritchie harrison Cocke. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReadmission of the South into the Union; Foushee's investment in enslaved persons and financial loss due to emancipation; effect of the war on Brandon; Foushee's desire to acquire a government position in Washington or Virginia; influence of Thomas Ritchie in Presidential politics; rights of the South in the coming presidential election; \"Johnson's Veto of the Joint Resolution\"; possibility of another Civil War; \"nomination of Seymour and Blair\"; right of Black population to vote. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInscription on the church chalice; \"Brandon Church, Presented by Wm Foushee and Anna Cora Ritchie. January 1857.\" 1 p TLS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Mowatt and her appearance in a play as Desdemona ; mention too of her engagement to William F. Ritchie, editior of the Richmond Enquirer. 1 p. NC1.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePossibility of not meeting for two years; death of Dr. Graves; prospects of George's vessel being sent to Cuba or California; romance between \"Sister Anne Eliza and Mr. Cross\"; Mobile as \"one of the healthiest cities in the union\"; naval blockade of Round Island; mention of the vessels \"Water Witch\", \"Flint\", \"Albany\", and \"Germantown\". 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDesire to recieve more letters while aboard the \"Wolcott\"; weddings withing the family; fond memories of Brandon, especially at Christmas; mention of William Allen and Major Selden; life on the \"Wolcott\"; health of Thomas Ritchie; greetings to be given various friends and relatives; possibility that the Sec. of the Treasury might reccoment the Congress the abolishment of the Navy. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescriptions of the contents of several boxes with notations as to which family member or friend recieves what item. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDesire for news from home; George's demanding duties as Purser of two ships; U.S. steamers in the Far East; shipment of 2 boxes to the family via Adams and Co. Express and Capt. John Glasson; reference to \"his Celestial majesty in his own Capitol Pekin\"; and to Commondore Perry; mention of the following vessels: \"Susquehana\", \"Southhampton\", \"Hancock\", \"Cooper\", \"Kennedy\"; \"Powhatan\", \"Vincennes\", \"Porpoise\", \"Lexington\", \"Mississippi\", and \"Macedonia\". 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSadness felt in parting from the family again; account of his travel schedule; mention of John Armistead; dinner at Willow Hill with Col. McCandlish and friends; accident with his horse and buggy; love to members of the family. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePaying off the crew at the Navy Yard; extensive use of silver to pay the crew; death of Mr. Millson's sister; wedding of Lt. Thornburn and Miss Reed; party at Com. Dornins; present of a dog to a doctor. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAmount of money in Mrs. Ritchie's checking account; claim with Mr. Bagby; George's voyage to Panama; sale of corn at Lower and Upper Brandon; sale of George's horse. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by James Evans, high priest, John Dove, secretary, and George Ritchie. 1 p. DocS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003epleasure of recieving mail from home; mention of the English man of war \"Amethyst\"; unexpected overnight guests aboard the \"St. Marys\"; manuevers in the Gulf of California; the seemingly \"tremendous mania for matrimony in the United States\"; greetings to the Ritchie family. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescription of a ball; praise given Thomas Ritchie; visit with President Polk and his wife; party at the Blairs and several other places; invitation to go home with the Daingerfields. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEffect of weather on river navigation; proposed visits by Mrs. Ritchie and Isabella Harrison; George Byrd's wedding; Charlotte's camel's hair shawl; rumors about Mr. Carter's health and his marriage; news about various friends and family members; christening of Margaret Ritchie Stone's baby. 6 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. Ms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnne's health; birth of Anne's daughter; return home of Aunt Phoebe; Mary's inability to care for Anne's baby unless her own child and nurse could be present; Sister Bella as a replacement for Mary; Issie's wedding; visitors and thier comments about the baby; love to various friends and relatives. 10 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to Jenny Stone; health of Jenny Ritchie; death of Mrs. Tendall; opera performance; family news; love to various friends. 4 pp. ALS. incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitiation for Charlotte to join other members of the Ritchie family at the Cross' home. 4 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCharlotte's health; illness in Margaret's family; invitation to visit Anne Eliza; comment on the weather; news about William and Cora Ritchie in Richmond; love to various members of the family. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePleasure from Charlotte's visit; Isabella Harrison's eye; family news; arrangements for Addie Smyth's wedding; love to various people. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIsabella's check for $600; health of Isabella Harrison; sleeping arrangements for visiting friends and family; difficulty in accomodating \"Cora and her party\"; financial transaction with Mr. Green; mention of numerous friends. 6 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrip to New York; summer plans to travel to Boston; loost shawl; purchase of two corsets; trips to market for flowers and fruit; greeting to various friends; purchase of evergreens and English firs; christening of Louisa Adams' son; Gus Nicholson \"to sea for two years\"; cut thumb; news about George harrison. 6 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWhy Anne has not written; expected visit from Belle; news about various friends and relatives; marriage of Harriet Heileman; trip to Ashburton. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThank you for Charlotte's letter and recipe; 4th of July celebration and fireworks; Robert's health; Aunt Eleanor's trip to the Springs; news about various friends; Charlotte's trip to New York; money for corsets and evergreens; love to members of the family. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlans to visit Broadneck \"to see the bride and Groom\"; present of a new writing desk; love to members of the family. Included also is a letter from Mary Green to Isabella re her depressed spirits and \"double bereavement\". 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMary's embroidery frame as a birthday present to Isabella. Included also is a letter from Isabella F. Ritchie to Bella re the letter she wrote for Mary and a request for a pair of her drawers. 1 p. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e(N.B. Because of the use of nicknames, it is possible not all the letters addressed to Jennie in this folder were intended for Virginia Ritchie, daughter of Thomas and Isabella F. Ritchie.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccident on the road; trip to Niagara and possibility of meeting Charlotte there; rainy weather; experience with gas at the dentist's; appointment with Dr. McFarlan; comment on Cousin Belle's \"habit of fainting\"; dinner with Aunt Mary; love to the relatives. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTravel schedule; health of some measles patients; thanks for some flowers; \"unhappiness about poor Minnie\". 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpression of sympathy; Joe's fever and his favorable improvement; love to members of the family. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntended marriage to Miss Martha C. Southhall; building of the new rectory in So. Boston; love to Mrs. Harrison, Major  Mrs. Page. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBequeathing a likeness of Anna Cora [(Ogden) Mowatt] Ritchie to \"Julia G. Smythe's daughter Eugenie.\" 1 p. Doc. Cy\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Universal rushing after Xmas presents\"; Charlotte's desire to shop alone without Carter's company; details of a concert; visit with the Orgains; Wickham's wedding; Carter's feeling of being \"rather in the way\" around the Gittings' home; mention of George Byrd and Mrs. George Williams; spending Christmas Eve around a fireplace \"over hauling presents as they come in\". 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBelle's health; death of Agnes sixteen years ago; account of close friends and relatives who died in October; sadness over \"all those long lonely evenings\". 2 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of Mildred's father; Agnes' death 19 years ago; appretiation of kindnesses done by V; the passing of Fitzhugh; love to a number of people. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVisit of Daniel Webster to Richmond and a dinner given by the Whigs; drive around the city with Mrs. Webster and Miss Seaton; details of a wedding; picnic at Ritchie's farm; news about various friends and acquaintances; \"account of the Victory of Cerro Gordo\". 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter recieved from Charlotte; Mr. Gittings' health; Carter's health and the kind attention given him by Charlotte; inquiries about Isabella Harrison and Brandon; problems encountered during the harvest; desire to visit Brandon. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMatter of a lace shawl; Robert Ritchie's visit to Indian Fields Farm; declining a trip to the Springs; mention of numerous friends; stay at Brandon. 4 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Necessary caution\" used when writing; comment on those who have died in the war; family news; \"arms...sought in Europe\"; \"visit from General L's daughters Annie and Agnes\"; role of women during the war; receipt of a letter from \"one of our heroes at Manassad\"; mention of Sherman; \"Death of 400 of our noble souls\" 4 pp. AL. Letter probably to Charlotte Gittings and Margaret Stone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDesire that Charlotte come to Brandon; \"William to the Wars\"; shipment of novels; gift for Dr. Dean; \"Bella  Bobs letters written in cypher\"; efforts to locate George in Washington; visit from Mr. Corcoran; death of Mrs. Warrington. 4 pp. incomplete. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReflections on God and the meaning of life; hope that Jeff will seek enlightenment through God and the Bible. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDr. Sayre at medical convention in New Orleans but assurance that he will write Mr. Ritchie upon his return; questions about Bellevue Hospital to be answered by Dr. Yale. 1 p. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccomodations at Bellevue Hospital for Mr. Ritchie as arranged by Dr. Sayre; Dr. Sayre's arrival in New York from New Orleans; suggestion that Mr. Ritchies delay his trip until Dr. Sayre's return. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pp. TL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"History of the Westover alms basin\"; mention of Mr. Bird of New York, Col. Byrd, Sarah Braine. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. LS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"The Wayside Spring in Alabama\" by Charles Mackay. 1 p. NC1.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReprinted from American Historical Magazine, Nashville, Tenn., Oct. 1896. 36 pp. Pamphlet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e6 pieces\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 piece\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNo. 15 of the \"Plain Words\" series. 8 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA dirge on the Civil War. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas Ritchies professional papers are chiefly letters to him as editor of the Washington Union, the official organ of the Democratic party (the entire collections contains only a few letters by him).The letters cover all the political topics of the day; extension of slavery, Texas, the Mexican War (militarily and politically), internal improvements, Wilmot Proviso, oregon territory, Whig and Democratic politics, transcontunental railroad, Baltimore convention, Nashville convention, Presidential elections of 1844 and 1848, and contain references to Daniel Webster, Henry Clay, John C. Calhoun, Zachary Taylor, Winfield Scott, Martin Van Buren, James K. Polk, Thomas Hart Benton, and Lewis Cass. A few relate to South American affairs, and Ritchie's business papers as a printer are also included. The letters cover a wide geographical range (a number, however, are written from Virginia) and often reflect local political conditions and the opinions of the average citizen. Among the correspondents are: R.M.T. Hunter, Ambrose Dudley Mann, W.D. Wallach, S. Basset French, and Andrew Stevenson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 pp. Ms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 pp. Ms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLimitation of the government's powers; clarification of the Constitution; powers of the President; patronage vs. the public interest; election of the President. 2 pp. Cy\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiseries suffered by Carter during a period of confinement; comments on news contained in Ritchie's last letter; mention of a belief in \"predestinarianism\"; pleasure of Mrs. Fitzhugh's company; use of a number of French phrases by Carter; joke about a toast to Jackson. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresent of \"a specimen of stewed trufles. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA confidential letter in which Brockenbrough states what he conceives to be the true feeling of the people in certain lower Virginia counties toward Van Buren; the Democratic party with not be united behind him and unless he should not \"advocate unhesitatingly the annex of texas his vote will be nothing\"; these sentiments were more confirmed at the meeting of the district convention of which Brockenbrough was the chairman. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBelief that Van Buren will be defeated in the election and that another candidate would run stronger; rumor that many will not even vote if Van Buren runs. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHoge's nomination as an Elector by the Democratic Convention; recent local defeats for Democrats in Virginia elections; appeal of Martin Van Buren as the Presidential candidate; consideration of the main political parties, namely the Democratic, Whig, and \"floating parties\". 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElection results and speculation on the causes of disaster; Van Buren considered as a liability in the election; the legality of 40 Whig votes; Texas annexation and Clay's stand against it. 2 pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDemocratic Party of Virginia's selection of candidate for the U.S. Presidency; Van Buren and the Texas question and his loss of Virginia votes; the need for a candidate the \"reverse of Mr. Clay\"; pledges himself to vote for the Texas man at the Baltimore Convention. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTexas question; Virginia's vote for the coming Presidential election; Van Buren's candidacy; Republican and Democratic politics. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTexas annexation; Presidential candidacy of Tyler. Clay, and Van Buren; sectional strife at Baltimore Convention; Edmunds' resignation as Assistant Elector in his district. 6 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTexas annexation; Tyler's Presidency; Candidates for the office of the presidency. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTyler's Presidency and anti-Tyler feeling among some citizens. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to dinner with the Richmond Cadet Corps. 1 p. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to dinner celebrating the anniversery of the Declaration of Independence by the \"democratic citizens of the district of Columbia\" 2 pp. LS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGift of a book. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCompliments to Ritchie and Mr. Polk; request for 50 copies of an article on Gen. Jackson. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEstablishment of the Union newspaper and questions regarding its size, type, and paper quality; Democrats in Western cities and their reaction to Ritchie as editor of the Union. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks to Ritchie for his letter which Everett received through the State Department; memorandum from [W.J?] of interest to Everett; Everett honored that Ritchie proposes to send communications for the paper. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElmore's appointment to England and his reasons for declining the position; expression of a \"deep and settled hostility\" to the tariff system in Elmore's state and some other adjoining states. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppraisal of the value of the Globe office and \"the grounds and buildings used for conducting the business of that office\". 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePurchase of an estate in New Jersey with a description of its location and condition; resignation as a Consul with the government; possibility of accepting a professorship with the College of South Carolina.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter for Green or Ritchie; lengthy discussion of the victory of [S.F.] Leake, elected to the Congress from Virginia; mention of Gordon and Hynes; thanks to Selden from Col. Robert Taylor. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA memorandum of promotions and appointments in the Army; General Order No. 9 mentioned; publication in the Union of future official memoranda. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport on the health of a mutual friend. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRitchie's new position in Washington and the reaction in general of people in Richmond; Ludlam's request that his new title be announced at Ritchie's earliest convenience. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eViews on the topic of \"Presidential Succession\"; Presidential appointments; Texas annexation; Union editorial on President Polk. 3 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter of introduction presenting William Flinn, past editor of the Pittsburgh daily Aurora. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecommendation of Professor Aimes as a regular correspondant in New York for Ritchie's paper. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to attend a Farmers' Club meeting. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe Union newspaper as an organ of the Democratic party and the desire by Petrikin that the paper publish only correct information on matters of government and Democratic principles; Calvin Blythe of Pennsylvania is cited as a Democrat unworthy of being written about in the Union, especially when other Democrats like W.H. Roane of Virginia are well known for their integrity and party loyalty. 3 pp. L.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest by the clerk of the House of Representatives that Thomas Ritchie be permitted to take books from the Library of Congress. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter by one of the fathers of the Republican Party is forwarded to Ritchie [not enclosed with letter]; the Union newspaper is complimented; Ritchie is assured of a vote in his bid for Preinter of the Congress. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnnexation of Texas; abolitionists; tariffs; banking. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuggestions for the suppression of the trade of enslaved persons and recolonization of Black persons in Africa. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Sketches of Congress\" and the appearance of these articles in the Union. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnity of the Democratic Party in Pennsylvania; election by the Pa. legislature of General Cameron as U.S. Senator over Judge Woodard. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter for the Secretary of the Army which solicits an appointment for a friend; death of a mutual friend and the grief of his sister; meeting of a state convention to nominate a candidate for Governor; strength of the Whigs in Georgia. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of subscribers to the Union; Texas and the Whigs; personal differences between Mr. Wise and Mr. Polk; popularity of the Union. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for a change of subscription from the Enquirer to the Union. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport on the District of Clatsop [?] in Oregon describing the land, population, industry, and climate. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eState of the foreign carrying trade; abuses existing in the important of merchandise. 8 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of an article for publication in the Union; Whigs retaining positions in the Administration. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReorganization of America's Consular establishment. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescription of the Oregon country, especially areas near the Columbia and Willamette rivers; Ford elaborates on the fertility of the soil, navigation of rivers, variations in climate, and beautiful scenery. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis address which was well recieved by the liberal Whigs; the great difficulty which will have to be met at the next Congress where everything will depend on the course the President [Polk] takes. [Illegible handwriting and a system of short hand which drops vowels make reading difficult. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe Atlas as being \"hostile to President Polk\"; mention of Van Buren; Ritchie's role in helping to settle the Texas Question. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Removal of Major Wm. B. Lewis\" from office by Preisdent Polk. 3 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresident Polk's \"unnatural course\" towards his friends in Missouri. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresident's resolution passed Monday evening; discussion of the political makeup of the New York Council; Administration growing daily in strength; hopes that Polk will continue to \"cherish all the elements\" which elected him President; Ritchie's \"neighbor the 'U.S. Journal'\" as a \"very low press\". 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGoodwin's dislike of a Mr. Rathkin [?]; \"denunciation [of} Mr. Polks administration as 'an appendix to John Tylers administration'\" article submitted in rebuttal to some of Rathkin's political beliefs. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduction of Jno. C. Haswell; discussion of the Richmond Enquirer as a \"standard of political orthodoxy\"; expression of pleasure that Ritchie was selected editor of the Union. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscussion of the president and his Administration. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCongratulations to Ritchie on his new position as editor of the Washington Union; recent lack of confidence expressed by the general public towards President Polk; mention of the tariff and \"compromise of the Oregon question\"; Harvey's desire to be reinstated in his job; mention of several people in congress from Missouri whom Ritchie may rely on. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEditorial in the Savannah Republican against Mr. McAllister, Democratic candidate for governor. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCalhoun as a candidate for the Presidency; Polk and the tariff; Texas question. 7 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArticle in a Baltimore paper about Polk and promises he made following his nomination by the Baltimore Convention; Tisestro's[?] dismissal from office by Mr. Walker. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduction of Thomas Ritchie to John H. Steele. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMutual friend \"Slam should receive a Presidential appointment; thinks Bancroft and March have been instrumental in prejudicing the President against him; suggests \"slam be appointed purser of the Navy;. comparison of Tyler's and Polk's Administrations. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWar with Mexico; interests of England and France in Mexico; U.S. strategy if war is declared. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSupport for the Union; J. L. O'Sullivan's dislike of President Polk; Van Buren and the \"Southern Democracy\".  2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilson's unemployment and desire to have an advertisement inserted in Richie's paper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduction of Col. Paul H. Hubbs, a merchant in New York. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppointment of a commissioner from Virginia; \"Clay Whigs\" who were already appointed. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReaction of the citizens of Montgomery to the incorrect news that Mexico had declared war on the United States; mustering of two volunteer companies, the \"Riflemen\" and the \"Blues\", and thier resolutions to defend the U.S.; the \"Riflemen's\" disapointment about not recieving a letter of recognition from the President for thier patriotic action; a copy of the \"Riflemen's\" resolutions enclosed which were also mailed to the President. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGift of four Virginia hams. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReference to an article about Oregon in an English journal Bell's Life. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDemocratic Party in Mississippi; address of the last Democratic State Convention; Texas annexation; senatorial race between ex-Gov. McNutt and Gen. Foote; article about Gen. Same Houston and reference to a speech he made; boundary of the Rio Bravo. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReaction to an editorial in the Union about the press in Ohio; politics in Ohio, 1840-1845; position of Whigs and conservative Democrats in Ohio's 1840 election; money power and the banks; Bartley Bank Bill of 1842-43; \"Softs vs. Hards\"; Texas annexation question; Rooster [?] Bank Bill; Democratic county convention in Ohio. 8 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArticles against Ritchie and Polk by the editor of the Cincinnati Enquirer; influence of John Brough in Ohio politics; background of Hiram Robinson and his relation to John Brough. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFailure of the Union to publish any letters from Ohio Democrats; protection of civil and religious liberties; war with Mexico; Santa Anna and General Paredas mentioned; consitution of Texas; occupation of Oregon. 4 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEditor of the Mercury and his relation to Calhoun; Calhoun's support of Polk's Administration; reduction of the Tariff. 3 pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDesire for more emphasis on European news; suggestion that the Union no longer reprint articles from English journals; Bernard as possible editor of foreign news for the Union. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDefense of Brent's father following an attack by the New York Express. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComplaint of American seea captains that no U.S. agent resides at Bremerhaven; problem of protecting unemployed American seamen in Bremen; Shipping foreigners to the U.S. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppointment of E. Warren as Consul for the port of Trieste and reasons for his probable rejection by the Senate; dissatisfaction with other appointments by President Polk; \"Hard Annexationists\" in Missouri; resistence to European encroachment; modification of the tarriff. 4 pp. L\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscussion of the tariff and slavery. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWarren's background; tariffs; interests of manufacturers. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarch through Texas and impressions of the land; botanical interest in rare flowers and seeds; military forces encountered. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTariff Issues. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGovernment contract for the delivery of Tobacco; Calhoun's probable return to the Senate; tariff adjustments; Oregon question. 3 pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSalary increase for Cabell in his position as chief clerk in the Recorder's Bureau of the General Land Office. 3 pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVote of Texans for annexation, the Constitution, Governor, and Lt. Governor; affairs with Mexico; Indian attack; General Sam Houston's proposed visit to Austin. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTriumph of Whigs in Georgia elections; mention of John C. Calhoun 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHamilton's protection of U.S. citizens during the war between Uruguay and Argentina and request for payment of services from 31 Aug. 1838 to 31. Oct. 1845. Includes copy of certificate of Hamilton's sefices by Santiago Vasquez, Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Republic of Uruguay, and a copy of Hamilton's bill to the U.S. Government. 8 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eModification of Tarriff Act of 1842; tariff meeting at the Exchange Hotel; position of Pennsylvania Democrats and Whigs towards the Tariff. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrection of an article in the Union about the choice of a Democratic County Committee of Nantuckett. 1 p. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOregon; texas; tariff; iron interests in Pennsylvania; internal improvements. 3 pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMurders by John Ross in 1839; present reign of terror over the Cherokees; petition to the President; appeal to Ritchie. 5 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eForwarding letters to friends in England through the State Department.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eForeign appointment sought by THomas H. Holt. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of a storm at sea and the \"benefits arising from the observation of barometers\". 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBragg's displeasure with an article in the Union about his brother; description of the Bragg family and thier relation to the Democratic Party; circumstances leading to Lt. Bragg's court martial by General Scott. Communication prepared to counter the article in the Union. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBritish agitation over the corn laws and an article printed by the Times. 4 pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePaper on the Hawaiian Islands by Dr. William Maxwell Wood. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn editorial position for Jarvis with the Union; writing assignments he would not accept; salary expectations; previous experience; political preferences. 3 pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDetailed description of Austria's natural wealth, industry, and commerce for the benefit of planters and merchants in the United States. 4 pp. incomplete. L.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCongratulations to Ritchie on his confirmation as the Printer of Congress; mention of Polk's Administration. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStatement of the amount paid for printing and binding for the House of Representatives, 1823 to 1845, and a letter of explanation about the statement. 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDissatisfaction with the Virginia state legislature; internal improvements along the James River; rail road connections; news of relative P.N. Barbour now in Texas. 3 pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAmbrose Dudley Mann, Consul at Bremen, and his interest in Hungary. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChristmas greetings; letter for publication in the Union; trip to texas. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnglish penitentiaries. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOregon question; the \"Forty ninth party\" in Congress; tariff of 1842; war with Great Britain. 4 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEditorials in The Times about Oregon; Ritchie's election as a Printer to Congress. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewspaper article connecting Ritchie to a speculation in cotton. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMackenzie's desire for employment and his efforts to secure a position with the government. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSale of land in Richmond County to Dr. Clopton. Enclosed is a deed for Ritchie's signature. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCosts of printing Congressional material.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArbitration of the Oregon question. 2 pp. L.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduction of J. M. Moss and his information reguarding the Republic of Uraguay; the Monroe Doctrine; banking matters; subscription to the Union. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter in regard to an editorial for publication in the Union. Copy of the editorial is enclosed. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHeiss' resignation from his position with the Union. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNegro suffrage and its effect on national politics. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment of subscription to the Union; political opinions of Calhoun, Clay, and Van Buren. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOregon Question. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOregon question and relations with England; dipolomacy with Mexico. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGillet's prospects in an election. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pp. Ms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNaval school at Annapolis and an article addressed to \"The Editor of the Union\" from \"An old salt\" which supports the school. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePublication and marketing of a book; McConochie's property in Kentucky where he \"owns 350 acres of Land and between 20 and 40 negroes\". 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe Congressional printing done by Ritchie and Heiss, and John Niles' resolution proposing the price be reduced. Includes copy of a letter by John C. Rives to Heiss, 11 Feb. 1846, detailing the reasons for opposing Niles' resolution. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComplaint about irregular delivery of the Union; issues of Whiggery, Calhounism, and Mexico\". 3pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelations with Mexico; settlement of disputes; board of commissioners to examine claims against Mexico; mexican reaction to American claims; drawbacks to a mixed commission of MExicans and Americans. 3 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReference to a copy of a letter on printing and copy of a speech by C.B. Ficklin in Philadelphia. [copies not enclosed} 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOregon question; campaign of 1844; Democrats in Congress; sectional interests vs. the Constitution; Polk's nomination at the Baltimore Convention; war with Mexico; lowered tariff; treasury system. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTariff legislation and predicted vote by members of Congress. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTelegraphing news from New York and New Jersey. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Speeches of Senators Cass and Benton on the Oregon Question\"; mention \"of the British title...to Oregon\"; \"Treaty with Russia\". 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComment on an editorial in the Union. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Probability that a bill cannot be passed which will give [Congressional] printing out by Contract\"; Cabinet members and friends in Congress who have failed to support Ritchie; continuance of the Union \"on a great scale of curtailments of expenses, and under the strictest economy\"; hope \"that the Union can be made profitable\". 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePolitics in Arkansas and need to prove that Mr. Folmore is an abolitionist. 1 p. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrade conducted in Singapore; effect of tariff laws on certain commodities. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDischarging Volunteers from the Army during the Mexican War. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBanking in New York; \"expansion of Paper money\"; \"consumption of foreign products\"; mention of the existing U.S. tariffs; \"mandate...that the Interest of the majority shall always be the Law of the Land\". 3 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTaxes collected for the Treasury from the Tariff of 1842; effect of the tariff system on the agricultural classes; mention of polk, Walker, and Dallas; problems faced by the british Government and the Bank of England. 3 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDemocratic Party in Alabama; vacancy in the Senate; gubernatorial election. Enclosed also is one page of the Marion News detailing the results of a meeting of a Democratic committe in Centerville, Ala., after the resignation of William Yancey from the Senate. 3 pp. ALS  NC1.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWar with Mexico; Florida war; character of volunteers in the Army; dissatisfaction with present orders and lack of aggressive movement into Mexico. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbuses suffered by Army recruits; pardon to Army deserters; oath of revenge against cruel officers. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTariff questions. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe tariff philosophy of cometition; power of the people; tradition of freedom in America. 4 pp. incomplete. Al.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDesire for the Navy to be called into action against Mexico. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpech of D. Webster in 1820; tariffs; politics in New York; views of Gov. Wright. Enclosed also is a small newspaper clipping about Gov. Wright. 6 pp. ALS  NC1.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElliott's Financial problems; \"specie clause in the subtreasury bill\"; war with Mexico; expenses of the war. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresentations to the National Institute at Washington from the French and British governments. Enclosed are three printed pages of correspondence about the presentations. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMajor General Baron de Kalb's military leadership during the American Revolution and his family's petition to Congress for financial relief. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pp. AMs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArticles in the Intelligence intended to disgrace the Indiana troops at Buena Vista; effect of these articles on the approaching elections in Indiana. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. NC1\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNC1 1p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWar with Mexico. 1 p. incomplete. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for payment of rent on a house in Washington, D.C. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDemocratic party in Virginia 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWar with Mexico; \"public debt of Texas\"; customs revenue in Texas; payment of Texas bonds. 4 pp. incomplete. L.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNavy's role in the Mexican War. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArticle for Ritchie's paper which \"attempts...to unmask the designs of the king of the French to restore Spanish America...to the Bourbon family\". 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDenunciation of a fellow Democrat and his alleged inclinations toward federalism. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Tarriff Taxation\". 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTexas annexation and boundaey lines. 1 p. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBoundaries of Texas; conditions of texas' admission to the U.S.; constitution of Texas. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArticle for inclusion in the Union [not with letter]; reference made of Major General [Winfield] Scott. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCommunication enclosed for Mr. Ritchie. Communication is dated February 2 1847, Simeon hubbard, Norwich, Conn., to Mr. Thomas Ritchie re a theory of federal government; the Missouri Compromise; the Constitution. 5 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpulsion of Ritchie from the Senate; \"offence against the Senate...with which [Ritchie's] reporter was charged\"; Senate's \"rejection...of the bill for the increase of the army\"; implication of withholding more men from the Army while the U.S. is at war with Mexico; mention of John C. Calhoun; dissatisfaction with Virginia's Congressional delegate. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConstitutional amendment affecting presidental caondidates; political asperations of Calhoun. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRebuff to those who criticize Ritchie and the Administration. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the Union; unpopularity of Calhoun. Includes AN. to William Wick. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReference to an article enclosed for Ritchie's attention [article not with letter. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppeal for return to liberty, freedom of the press, true democracy, pure Whiggism of 1776. Includes ANS. from W.B. re obituary of Alfred Foster of Carlisle who died February 22. 4 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRitchie's loss of privileges in the Senate; Calhoun's relations with the federal party and Polk's administration; senators from Florida mentioned. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRitchie's loss of privileges in the Senate; War with Mexico; U.S. Bank; tariff of 1842; federalism 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRestriction of Ritchie's privileges in the Senate; John C. Calhoun mentioned. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduction of S.T. and W.H. Seawell and a request that Ritchie use his influence to have them and their \"company of Dragoons\" recruited into the war agasint Mexico. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduction of S.T. Seawell and his desire to have his \"company of Dragoons\" accepted for service in the war against Mexico. 1 p. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSutherland's desire to serve in the Army and command his volunteer company in the war against Mexico. 3 pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Freedom of the press\"; restriction of Ritchie's Senate privileges; appraisal of Calhoun and Polk; \"the Mexican war, the Sub-Treasury and Free Trade, will all yet triumph.\" 2 pp. AL. incomplete\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNews on the course of the Mexican War. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduction of Ware and his interest in an editorial position with a Southern Democratic paper. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReference to a communication circulated by a Mr. Wentworth; comment on Mr. Wentworth's \"unscrupulous\" character. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrench's \"suffering with a nervous head ache\"; glorification of death and victory in the war with Mexico; French's preference to \"fall amid the rush of battle...then die in my bed  and have my name forgotten!\" 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFinancial arrangements concerning a Congressional appropriation. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProblems encountered in the delivery of issues of the Union. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReference to resolutions adopted in regard to the Mexican War; mention of John C. Calhoun; Senate's restrictions of Ritchie's privileges. Enclosed is a copy of those resolutions. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReference to a letter of mutual interest. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Efforts...to misrepresent the policy of our government  to prejudice public opinion\"; course of the Mexican War; \"speech of Mr. Pendleton...on the subject of our differences with Mexico.\" 1 p. incomplete. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMexican War; tariff of 1846. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRestriction of Ritchie's and Heiss' privileges in the Senate. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReference to an articles from the Utica Observer. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArticle submitted for Ritchie's attention [not enclosed] 2 pp. ALSgt;.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Extract from an editorial article in the Globe of May 13, 1843 on the theft of Treasury notes...\". 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest that earlier letters of endorsement be returned; notice that his company of volunteers for service in the Mexican War has been discharged. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePolitics in Iowa. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTaylor as a Democratic Presidential candidate; Whig influence over Taylor; mention of General Jackson and General Washington. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDetailed description of the Battle of Cerro Yordo during the Mexican War. Map of the battle included. 6 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePolitical standing of Mr. Wentworth. Enclosed is an article from the Daily Democrat, 21 April [?], \"The Game to Cheat the North.\" 4 pp. ALS.  NC1\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDemocratic Party in New York; possible outcome of elections in New York in 1848. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"The Mexican war: its Termination\". 4 pp. MsS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCom. Stockton's treatment of Gen. Kearney and his men; Whig strength in Kentucky; convention to amend Kentucky's constitution. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePolitics of Hon. J. Wentworth. Enclosed is an article from the Buffalo, New York, Commercial Advertiser re light houses and appropriations for lake harbors. 3 pp. ALS  NC1\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeneral taylor as a Democratic candidate for President. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e12 pp. MsV.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMexican War; Gen. Scott's proclamation to the Mexicans; Whigs' dilemna over Scott and taylor; candidate of the Democratic National Convention; Polk's visit to North Carolina. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduction of Don Juan de Silva Tellez Giron. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWhigs' interest in General Taylor as a Presidential candidate; Gen. Taylor's Southern background; possible \"fusion of parties\". 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorgia's gubernatorial election; annexation of Texas; war with Mexico; Mexican payment of the U.S. war debt; general character of Mexicans. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAttitude of the Argentine government towards the U.S.; Argentina's sympathy for the Mexicans; publication of Whig letters and speeches in the British Packet, especially those communications against the U.S. Administration and war policy; blockade destrictive to U.S. commerce; mention of Lord Howden, Count Walewski,  Gov. Rosas. 5 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTravels through the British Isles and Ireland; elections in England; British support of Polk and the war against Mexico; state of the grain and potato crops; mention of Sir Robert [Peel] and Mr. [George] Bancroft. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduction of John Lafon; description of Maria's poor health. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosed copy of a letter from Gen. Z. Taylor and his views on the following subjects: war with Mexico, a national bank, a high protective tariff, his candidacy for the Presidency. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGallagher's wish to be appointed Captain in a regiment. Enclosed is a note by Thomas Ritchie commenting on Gallagher's close association with the Republican Party. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCol. Hughes' desire to take a regiment to Mexico. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGen. Taylor's candidacy. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeshong's new approach to mathematics. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReference to an article in the Chicago Democrat against Col. may. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReference to letter about climate and diseases in Mexico; mention of Santa Anna; English involvement in a Mexican Company. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport on his vacation in New York City; purchase of a lamp for Ritchie's home; suggestion that Ritchie, too, take a vacation and relax for a change; party held in honor of a friend Hopkins; political views expressed by Croswell; fight between the Argus and the Atlas and its effect on the Democratic Party in New York. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElection in Indiana between Dobson and Davis; predicted defeat of Stanton in Tennessee; possible Whig majority in the U.S. House; establisment of a Southern paper under Calhoun's direction; Clay's Northern tour as prelude to becoming a possible Presidential candidate; question of abolitionism. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReference to views expressed by Wallach; bill paid by French; Ritchie's request for some wine; health of Mr. Walker; politics in Tennessee concerning General Thomas H. Benton and Major General G. J. Pillow. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCongressional printing matters concerning Houston, Ned Curtis, Wendell and Benth[rysen?]; purchase of a cask of brandy for Ritchie. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBelief that Whig domination in Congress would lead to the withdrawal of U.S. troops out of Mexico and in turn jepordize the chance of the Government to secure peace with Mexico; desire for the Union to take a firm position against the Whigs and thier stand on the Mexican question. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOpportunity for Ritchie to acquire some port wine. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArticle submitted to the Union concerning European affairs; reference to marriage of Montpersier with the Infanta of Spain; French and English interests in Mexico. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAvowal of friendship and support in time of trouble; lengthy description of heiss' background and his ability to cope with failure. 7 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrediction that Democratic ticket nominated at Syracuse will be defeated; description of one of the New York candidates; the Irish vote in New York; Polk's strength in the next Presidential campaign; Baltimore Convention; Wilmot Proviso; Mexican War and position heiss would take against Mexico if he were President. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduction of Navy Lt. Boyle. 1 p. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReference to a letter from Capt. Robt. E. Lee and his descriptions of the Mexican battles of Coutreras and Chenibusco; belief that the Administration has underestimated the Mexicans' \"power, energy, and perseverance\". 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEstablishment of a paper in Pittsburgh to oppose the Wilmot Proviso. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDelivery of a bond and payment of interest on it. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMention of Brithsi Gen. Lane, Major Lully, Col. Childs, Major McCoy, Santa Anna; movement of U.S. troops to Jalapa, mexico; Santa Anna's escape to Puebla and pursuit by Col. Childs; prospects of peace. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVisit with Col. Fremont; Col. Smyth's private conversation with a Mr. Jones re Ritchie's relation to Col. Fremont. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnswer to an article to the American Whig Review entitled \"the President and the Army\"; discussion of the military, state militias, West Point Academy, etc. 7 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSecuring an appointment to West Point for the son of Mrs. F. Randolph of Fauquier. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEditorial for Ritchie [not enclosed]; duties in Europe; Mexican War; proposed visit of Major Hobbie. 3 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReference to lt. D.S. Wlson, former editor of the Democratic paper Miner's Express in DuBuque, Iowa. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduction of Pearson and his desire to be commissioned and to participate in the war against mexico. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWalker's request for a loan from Congress; funding the war against Mexico. 2 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLegal controversy surrounding the extradition of Lucian N. Metzgar, a French notary charged with forgery by his government. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrganizing the Democratic party for the Presidential Campaign. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDivision with the Democratic ranks oveer the Wilmot Proviso; right of Congress to interfere in state governments; question of slavery especially in the territories; mention of the Missouri Compromise. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSouthern Views on the course of the Mexican War. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWhig control of the House; Mexican War battles; General Scott's attack upon the capital; General Wool to his new headquarters; General Taylor \"will be forced into the political arena\". 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDinner invitation from the Pittsburgh Press. 1 p. LS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVan Reuthugsen[?]'s investment in a printing speculation; suggestion to Earringer that his friends should not oppose Ritchie in the Senate if they don't want Ritchie to obstruct Gales and Seaton in the House; printing matters between Blair and Rives; notice of a new theatre. 2 pp. ALSgt;.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDesire that Ritchie submit his editorial on time so the paper can go to press and be in the mail at a reasonable hour. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCongressional control of slavery. 4 pp. AMss.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSenator Dickinson's resolutions on slavery; Question of Congress' right to interfere with slavery in the territories; validity of the Missouri Compromise; territory acquired as a result of the war with Mexico. 4 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the Union; Walker and his promotion of free trade and an independent treasury; war with Mexico; mention of Gallatin and Clay. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReference to article in the Indiana Sentinel; houston's chances to be elected; mention of Andrew Johnson. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eObtaining a commission in the Army; Mexican War; friendship between Ritchie  Stange's father; general Taylor as a Whig nominee for the Presidenty; Clay's chances as a Presidential candidate. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApproach of the Democratic convention; defense of Polk's Administration in regard to the Mexican War. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComplaint that the Union is not mailed promptly; mention of Mexico and the war; denunciation of the Whig Party. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eImportance of constructing a railroad from San Fransisco to the Mississippi River; Gillian's journal \"travels in Mexico\" which he claims is the first published work to propose such a railroad; Whitney's proposals regarding a railroad from the Columbia River to Lake Michigan; Dallas' plan for a canal across the Isthmus of Tehuantepee. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProblems confronting the Democratic Party in New York; how to bring harmony to the party at the national convention.3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for information about benjamin Watkins Leigh. 1 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRoyall's command of U.S. troops on a trip from Council Grove [Kansas] to Fort Mann [Kansas?]; detailed description of Indian attacks while enroute to Fort Mann; mention of Major Thomas J. Bryant, U.S. Army Paymaster. 7 pp. Cy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDesire by Kuch to be a political writer for Ritchie during the campaign;Kush's selection as the Democratic candidate from prince George's County for the state Senate. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCollins' reasons for not supporting Martin Van Buren for the Presidency. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresidential campaign of 1848 and mention of Crittenden, Clay, Taylor; slavery questions; campaign tactics in Massachussetts and Kentucky. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ethe \"mecklenburg Declaration\"; mention of Van Buren, AAron Burr, and Andrew Jackson; desire for an appointment to Belgium. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLiquidation of Heiss' interest in the Union; possibility of disposing of this interest to George R.Fall, an editor of the Jackson Mississippian. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMartin Van Buren as a Presidential candidate; nomination of Cass and butler; predicted Democratic vote in Mississippi and Alabama; fading support for General Taylor in the South and West. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeneral Cass' position on the Wilmot Proviso; disagreement with Ritchie's editorials about Cass; mention of General Taylor, W.J. Brown, and Gov. Feltch. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for documents about Gen. Cass, Gen. Taylor; campaign in a country in North Carolina. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDispleasure with the command of Lt. A. H. Dearborn and request that he be transferred to Oregon for duty; mention of the Mexican War and slavery. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElection of Generals Cass and Butler; poem \"A Democratic Song\". 4 pp. ALS  Ms. Poem.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWhigs vs. Democrats in Louisiana; election prospects of Cass and Butler in Louisiana; ten points reflecting Taylor's political position. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresidential approval od the Oregon Bill and the Wilmot Proviso; selection of Cass and Butler; denunciation of Polk; betrayal felt by Democrats in the South. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSenate speech by Benton \"on the nomination of Brig. General Kearney for the brevet of Major General\". 1 p ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBelief American principles and freedom are being threatened; propsal of seven questions concerning the Presidential campaign of 1848; mention of Francis p. Blair Martin Van Buren, John Vanhusan, Dewit Clinton, and Daniel D. Thompkins. 3 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuspension of Casserly; assay reports on Heiss' gold mine. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReference to a communication about a friend Vanhusan;mention of John E. Norice and a Mr. Anwhich in the State Department. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWhig Presidential ticket of Filmore and Taylor; slave question; mention of Cass  Butler; establishment of a new political paper the Democratic Banner. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eState of political parties around Piqua, Ohio; Strength of the Whig Party in District #4; Whigs as antislavery men; views of Moses Corwin, a candidate for Congress from Ohio; free soil party in Dorsey's country; strength of the Democrats and their support of Cass and Butler; mention of General Taylor. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuggestion of the Executive Committee that a pamphlet be written about General Taylor; mention of Polk. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWhig Party in Connecticut and General Taylor's campaign there; candidacy of Cass and Butler; Whigs in Ohio and Pennsylvania; slavery and tariff issues; mention of Van Buren. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArrangements for payment of some of the Union's outstanding debts; richness of the ore in heiss' mine. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpected majority vote for Cass in Harrison's area. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eQuestions submitted in regard to voter qualification in Southern and slaveholding states. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates' rights vs. Congressional power; mention of the Wilmot Proviso; abolition of slavery; support for General Cass and for Butler; views of General Cass on slavery; included is a poem by Holding \" A descriptive peice on Cass  Butler\". 8 pp. ALS  Ms. Poem.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for a list of delegates to the New Jersey state convention; political pamphlet about Case and Taylor; distribution of the proposed pamphlet in Tennessee; Cass' predicted victory in Ohio. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWhig handbill by John A. Rogers which slandered Cass; Maguire's attempt to disprove Rogers' charges by citing a statement from General Charles Gratiot. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrench's health and inability to write regularly for the Union; prospects of electing Cass and Butler and their predicted success in the South and New England. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDesire by the kilby family to obtain a pension from Congress for the services rendered by their father, john Kilby, during the War for Independence; account of John Kilby's actions during that war. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRitchie's call to the late President of the B.  O. R.R.; possibility of Delaware voting Democratic; letter of McLane's to be published in the Delaware Gazette; expected victory in Pennsylvania. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePreparations for the coming election; circulation of political material \"urging [friends] to do their duty\"; stand against Taylor and Butler; anticipated election results in various states; mention of Senator Cameron, Cass, and Wilmot; tariff questions; speeches given by B.F. Brown of Ohio and F.W Bowden of Alabama; invitation to Ritchie to address the Spartan Band and many of his old friends in Richmond. Enclosed is a letter October 23, 1848 from N.M.M. to Thomas Ritchie re speeches given by Bowden and Brown. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcquisition of Cuba and its effect on Cass' campaign; mention of slavery questions. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElection of Cass  Butler; feeling in New York towards these two candidates; mention of Congressman Bowlin from Missouri; composition of the Barnburner faction in New York that is headed by Martin van Buren. Enclosed also is a letter October 28, 1848 from Dorn signed :Late from mexico\" to Ritchie re a Barnburners' meeting he attended and his subsequent belief that \"this free soil party is to be of very short duration\". 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosing a letter from W. T. Young, Lynchburg, to W.T.  Thomas Ritchie, Jr. about fraud by the Whig Party in Virginia on the eve of the Presidential election. 4 pp. Al.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEfforts of Democrats in Tennessee to elect Cass and butler; voting predicted in Eastern states. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePredicted election results in Baltimore and surrounding county. Enclosed is a printed circular \"Address of the Democratic City Convention, to the Democracy of Maryland\" signed by Henry S. Sanderson, W.A. Stewart, and John Carson. 2 pp. ALS.  Broadside.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWhig efford in Maine; reference to a circular that was distributed around the state. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReference to an article written by Patterson. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of Barbour's son, Calhoun, and desire that a notice be inserted in the Union. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJust published pamphlet with some comments about the Wilmot Proviso; publisher may send Ritchie more for distribution; refers to \"Sophisms of the Protective policy\"; wishes it were published in tract form for country wide distribution to promote free trade; attitude in New England towards commerce; need for international free trade association. 8 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for additional accounts from California, especially about Gov. Mason, Stevenson, or Marcy's son. Including Marcy's reply to the effect he has no additional information from Mason or his son but that Stevenson wrote he will be leaving for the mines. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport based on tests at the mint verifying the quality of gold being taken from California mines. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCooperation between Col. Benton and Calhoun over a revenue tariff; mention of [George] Bancroft; problems encountered with the mail service, especially in Bellville; Van buren and the Texas question; list of Democrats anticipated by Penn to become Presidential Candidates; reference to the Baltimore Convention. 3 pp. incomplete. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScheme propsed by the Boston capitalists to finance a railroad to the Pacific; mention of P.P Degrand. 2 pp. Ms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses article \"Poetical Epistle From Gen. Taylor to Major Jack Downing\" which is a comment on Taylor's Administration. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBuck's family background and political leanings; suggestion that Ritchie write a book on the political history of the U.S.; Buck's reflections on Whig influence in education and the thrust of abolitionism and religion into politics. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoherty's employment background and desire to be a reporter for the Union. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTaylor as a Presidential candidate; Clay's return to the Senate; politics of John Bell; mention of Buchanan; Cass' nomination; major campaign issues of the tarriff, bank, internal improvements,  the Wilmot Proviso. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eViews of Robison; mention of William Hardin and Joesph Wright; subscription to the Union; cantaining slavery within its present limits. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReference to an article by Judge Clifton of Jackson Mississippi, which argues the point of view of the Supreme Court of Mississippi as opposed to the view of the Supreme Court of the United States. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduction of Wick's cousin and reference to a letter writen by him. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpression of admiration for Ritchie. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. NC1.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConstruction of a railroad from St. Louis to San Francisco; plans to finance the project; mention of Degrand, Whitney, Bayard, and Sentator Benton's proposals; success of Western railroad from Boston to Albany; consideration of the Pacific consumer market for manufactured and agricultural products. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTreaty of Guadulupe Hildalgo compared to the Treaty of Dover; Wilmot Proviso; railroad to San Francisco; mention of Degrand. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBuilding of a railroad to California. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Article from the Louisiana Courier in relation to appointments to office by Gen. Taylor\"; Wagner's \"hope that all loco foco officers would be dismissed\" by Taylor; mistake of applying the dismissal of officers to include the collector of the port of New Orleans; defense of the collector by Wagner. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of a letter from S. D. Rowan of the McMinnville, Tennessee, about Ritchie's loss of privileges in the Senate. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscrepancies in Congressional printing costs between work of Wendell and Ritchie. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHeiss' plans to return to Washington; Ritchie's printing for the Congress; books ordered for Ritchie; financial misunderstanding between Heiss and Cocoran and Riggs. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArticle signed \"West Virginia\" ny Swann contrasting the character of Northern and Southern men, especially in regaurd to property  principles.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcquiring land from Ritchie in order to build an Episcopal Church. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduction of Col. Chapman Livy of Mississippi. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of Jeremiah Cobb; discontinuation of a subscription to the Union. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOutstanding bills for Congressional printing; failure of the paper True Sun; effort to start a new Democratic paper in New York City; debut of George Gideon's The Republic; mention of W.D. Wallach. Gen. Foote, Col. Webb, and Gov. Graham. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDebut of The Republic; new subscriptions to the Union; visit with debut of The Republic; new subscriptions to the Union; visit with Judge Bryan; rumor of a merger of the National Whig into The Republican; financial problems stemming from Congressional printing. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiss [Margaret] Fuller's history of Italy and talents as a writer; her association with the New York Tribune and desire to write for another paper at a better salary. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComparison of people in the South and North with emphasis on the character of the New York massess; details of the public reception given Father Mathews, a temperance leader. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelation between the Union and the New York Evening Post; Col. Webb's views on Gen. Cass. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledgement of a generous gift; business matters of the Union. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePoem presented for publication in the Union, \"A Tribute to the Memory of James K Polk\" 2 pp. ALS.  Ms. Poem.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Kidnapping a Spaniard at New Orleans by an Emissary of the Cuban government\"; independence of Cuba. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArticle [not enclosed] sbmitted to the Union by Gideon Welles; examination of Smith's pamphlet against the Democratic Party and recomendation that it not be published; refutation of Smith's charge against Burke; New Republic as a defender of the Democrats; questions of whether slavery is the issue among Democrats; belief that slavery must be abandoned as the main article in the Democratic Party creed. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpression of sadness over the death of James K. polk by the Dialectic Society of the University of North Carolian. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of an article submitted to The Republic by Salle under the name 'Whigissimus\"; Salle's request to also have the article published in the Union. 10 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArticle addressing several questions to the Union regarding slavery in the territories, executive patronage, and biased reporting; mention of John C. Calhoun, Thomas H. Benton, and Martin Van Buren. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of a communication \"From the New York Observer--Did Britain force Slavery Upon America\" signed \"Necker\"; inaugaration of Polk; elections in Kentucky. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduction of Stafford and his family; detailed account of repeated attempts by Stafford's sister to obtain information about a claim pending in Congress. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCooke's journal about the desert between Tueson Sonora and the Gila River. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEstablishment of a new Democratic paper at Leesburg, Virginia, by Clary and Greer and another in New Market by David Hendrick. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Removal of W.A.R. Singleton the Post Master at Amissville\"; remarks by \"Hamlet\" in an earlier article about Singleton's removal; political ramifications of this controversy on General Taylor and his Cabinet; mention of the Wilmot Proviso. 5 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduction of Judge Wash. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresidential ambitions of Clay and Webster. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArticle signed \"A thinking observer\" [by Booth] which looks at the character and principles of the Whig Party and compares them to those of the Tory Party in England. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGift of a horse, Rocky Mountain, to General Z. Taylor. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReference to article by Breckenridge. 1 p. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReaction to Whig journalism. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"John Hampden\" article in the Union; that article's influence over the French population in Loisiana; mention of Emile LaSere and Peter K. Wagner. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRailroad between the Mississippi River and the territories of Oregon and California; Davidson's arguments challenging the assumed \"practicability and utility\" of such a railroad; analysis of the territories' population, commerce,  agricultural production; proposeal of air travel as being a more practical link between sections of the country. 5 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReference to address made by Rev. George A. Coffey on \"social classes\" before the Literary Societies of Dickinson College; Coffey's qualifications to be Chaplain of the House of Representatives. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReaction of Mississippi and Georgia to the Wilmot Proviso; union of the Whigs and Democrats in Georgia over the Proviso; mention of the Missouri Compromise; belief in the South that the Confederacy can no longer yield power to Congress on the subject of slavery; mention of Henry Clay; warning to the North. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCircular addressed to diplomats in Central America; U.S. acquisition of the Island of Tigre; question of Honduras' right to cede Tigre to the U.S.; diplomatic and commercial problems that might arise from the U.S. occupation of Tigre, especially with England. 6 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment of a subscription to the Union; Quin's political background. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eForwarding Simpson's copies of the union to Columbus, Ohio; expression of thanks for the fine quality of the Union. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFormation of a \"Patriotic Junta for the promotion of the Political interests of Cuba\"; mention of general Narciso Lopez. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArticle \"to general Zachary Taylor President of the United States\" with comments on his Administration. 4 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRitchie's responsibilities as a public printer. 2 pp. Doc. Cy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of expenses incurred by Ritchie for printing Pesident Taylor's obituary. 2 pp. Doc.Cy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pp. Doc.Cy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to Mr. Lynch; possibility of visiting with Ritchie. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport printed in the Daily Globe concerning remarks made by McLane in the House; W.D. Wallach's desire to reprint the report in a condensed version; McLane's preference for a full reprint. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnnouncement from the Philomathean Society of Ohio UNiversity that Ritchie has been chosen a member. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Quashy's\" escape from the South and his plan to live in a house in Albany owned by Seward[?] 1 p. Cy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThree Questions directed to the Union to discern whether or not it is \"a disunion paper\" and its editors \"disunionists\". 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRomeyer as propietor of the New York Globe; dismissal of the editor Du Salle; changes made in the paper's contents; efford to establish party harmony; vote on the Wilmot Proviso. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 pp. AMs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter Ritchie wrote in regard to Texas and General Houston; state of Lucas' health after a riding accident; Lucas' desire to see a friend Stevenson and to discuss farming with him; support for General Cass. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of Lott's letter to President Zachary Taylor enclosed to Ritchie and Burke for possible inclusion in the Union; concerns the rights of the South. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHunter's willingness to help \"defeat any contruction [?] against [Ritchie?]\" 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWarning to Young that no one else from Illinois should be appointed a House of Representatives clerk, especially if Young desired re-election to his position. Includes AN by S.L. Lewis. 2 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAvailable clerkships in Congress and how the positions are filled; mention of Judge Richard Montgomery Young. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis astonishment at Colo. Randolph's card; the Compromise [of 1850], \" a great crisis in our affairs.\" [Handwriting difficult]. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGibson's relation to the abolitionists. Enclosed also are notes by Gibson 22  23 May re: belief Ritchie has \"wholly miscalculated the spirit of the South\"; establishment of a paper to represent the South; effect of the Compromise of 1850. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSouthern reaction to the Compromise of 1850; belief Southerners will accept the compromise since the only other alternatives are \"Taylor's plan and disunion\"; cautious responce of the Southern press; mention of the Nashville Convention. 3 pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrench S. Evans, Chairman, and James A. Kennedy  Benj. F. Pleasants, Secretaries. 2 pp. Doc. Draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbolition of slavery; compensation to enslavers; distribution of Black people; mention of John Krepps Miller, President Taylor, Henry Clay, and Thomas Benton. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDesire for a \"radical and salutory change\" in regard to working conditions and printing schedules. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePredicted \"remodeling of parties\" due to actions taken on the compromise; weakness of Gen. Cass as a party leader; possibility of Clay's candidacy for the Presidential office; the tariff and a U.S. Bank as campaign issues; influence of a \"Cuban Invasion\"; abolition of slavery. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHigh regard felt for Ritchie; comments recieved by Whetstone on a letter he sent to a member of Congress; mention of the Nashville Convention; effect of Ritchie's relation with Burke; belief that passage of the Wilmot Proviso would lead to disunion. conclusions reached by Whetstone in regard to the South's political relations with the North. 5 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePosibility that the Governor of South Carolina might appoint Hamilton to fill a vacancy in the Senate; compromise over the slavery question; mention of Henry Clay. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnity of the Democratic Party; relations between Northern  Southern Democrats; mention of the Missouri Compromise; belief disunion will result if the South is forced to accept the Compromise of 1850; convention at Nashville; consideration given the Omnibus Bill; \"sacrifice of political and social rights of the south\"; Smith's questioning of Ritchie's leadership in the Democratic ranks. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExtension of slavery in the territories. 8 pp. incomplete. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppointment of a bipartisan committee to discuss \"questions of slavery and the best means of settling it\"; desire to have the Union preserved; advocacy of compromise; praise of the work done by Clay. 2 pp. ALSs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe Compromise Bill as the salvation of the Union; \"eccentric course\" of Thomas H. Benton; opposition to the compromise. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSupport for Clay's compromise measures; why the North and South should accept the compromise; an appeal to patriotism. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis letter to Hon. John K Miller giving his views about the National Bank, tariff, all the \"isms' of Europe, slavery, the Nashville Convention, the Wilmot Proviso, etc. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePromotion of Ritchie's interests in reference to the Congressional printing contract. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInformation requested about \"a man by name John Tench or Tanch\". 2 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. Ms. Poem.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVote on the Compromise of 1850; desire to have the slavery question settles; comparison of abolitionists' fanaticism to that of the crusade against witches. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Formation of slave states bordering on Mexico\"; annexation of Texas; mention of William R. King; colonization movement; eradication of slavery; \"working slaves in the mines\". 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCancellation of Hutchin's subscription to the Union; \"aggression by the Northern section on the Doomed South; compromise over slavery and the 36-30 division of territory; mention of Henry Clay, Thomas H. Benton, and Henry S. Foote; political feelings in Georgia. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDetails of what Swanzy[?] consider to be a \"grand scheme to invade, subdue  plunder the South\"; belief that \"the South, in a civil war, can whip the North\"; denunciation of the Compromise of 1850; mention of Clay, Webster, Foote and Benton as \"demigogues\"; admission of Texas and California to the Union; \"coalition, between Clay  the federal party, to proscribe the entire democracy\". 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of Jona. Cilley; correspondence between H.A. Wise and Henry Clay. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcquisition of bronze guns \"to be cast into an equestrian statue of Gen. Jackson\"; mention of Major General Scott, former Secretary of War, and Major Mordecai, commander at the Washington arsenal. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSlavery as a cause of disunion; disapproval of the Union's position on the slavery question; California bill  the predicted effect of its passages on Georgia; feeling that Southerners are not fairly represented in the government and the Congress. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the Union; compromise measures to settle the slavery question; strict adherance to the Constitution; defeat of the Democratic Party in Missouri; \"traitorous\" actions of Benton in Missouri; mention of James K. Polk. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDispleasure expressed over the compromise bills; Wilmot Proviso; slavery in the territories; \"inevitability\" of \"resistance or unconditional submission\" on the part of the South; effect of the compromise measures on the Democratic party in the South; mention of the Nashville Convention; status of the Whig Party in the South. 6 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePurchase of Gallinas for recolonization of slaves presently living in Ohio. Enclosed is a broadside, August 23, 1850, \"Ohio in Africa\" by David Christy, an agent for the American Colonization Society for Ohio. 3 pp. ALS  Broadside.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDelay in sending proofs to the Patent Office because of a printers' strike; mention of Jenny Lind; family news. 3 pp. AlS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement from the paper; sectional differences. Includes pencilled note by Ritchie. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the Union; support of Ritchie and his expressed position on the political events; reaction in Mississippi to sectional compromises over slavery; dissolution of the country. Note by Ritchie included. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the Union; Southerners' reaction to Ritchie's support of compromise measures over slavery. Pencilled note by Ritchie included. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for the return of an article written by Robertson dealing with the colonization of negroes in California. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEulogy on General Jackson; meeting soon with Ritchie. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the Union; expression of confidence in Ritchie; the slavery issue; hope that Congress will act justly on Ritchie's relief claim during its next session. Includes a note by Ritchie. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. Newspaper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis retirement, Nashville Convention, Wilmot Proviso. [Handwriting difficult]. 6 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLaw in Massachusetts concerning the marriage of whites and negroes; passage of the fugitive slave bill; mention of Webster, Horace Mann, and Orin P. Fowler; Andrews' preference of love over violence to settle the slavery conroversy; proposal for eventual emancipation. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the Union; Ritchie's support of compromise; comment on the seeming \"madness of the hour\". 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCongressional handling of a bill important to Ritchie. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWallach's desire to continue as the Union's New York correspondent after Ritchie retires; Ritchie's claim for rleief before Congress; Cass' prospects in New York; \"barnburners\" in the New York legislature. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the Union; losses sustained by Ritchie from his Congressional printing. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to Ritchie \"on behalf of the Democracy of Richmond\"; request that Ritchie respond quickly to the invitation [not enclosed] 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment of subscription to the Union; Nicoll's interest in Ritchie and his paper; Ritchie's retirement. Enclosed also is a letter March 28, 1951, from John C. Nicoll to Thomas Ritchie re payment given one of Ritchie's agents for the subscription. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubcription to the Union; Payment due Ritchie for Congressional printing; Ritchie's efforts in support of the Constitution and harmony among states. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDesire to edit a book containing copies of the Richmond Enquirer and the Union from the past 47 years. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement and loss of his case before congress. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCongressional defeat of Ritchie's private relief bill; Ritchie's retirement from the Union; \"strict construction\" of the Constitution as \"the great safeguard of the South\"; slavery question and internal improvement schemes held as threats to the South. 2 pp. ALS,\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRitchie's retirement from editorial life; compliments to Ritchie as a patriotic citizen and leader of the best Democratic newspaper; Congressional injustice done to Ritchie in rejecting his claim for printing costs. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment of a subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement; hope that the next session of Congress will approve Ritchie's relief bill. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement.1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the Union; expression of gratitude to Ritchie for his services; hope that Congress will yet deal fairly with Ritchie. Includes note by Ritchie. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement; controversy between Ritchie and Rives; relief bill before Congress. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRitchie's interest in Harrison's \"treatise on the Latin etymology and Syntax\"; mention of A. Byrd and his training at the University of Virginia. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the union; Ritchie's retirement; Stanton's re-election to Congress. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the Union; hope that the next session of Congress will approve of Ritchie's request for financial relief; Ritchie's contribution to his party and country. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the Union; veneration for Ritchie's character; hope that the next session of Congress will do justice to Ritchie's relief claim. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement, agreement with Ritchie's political views. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the Union; agreement with Ritchie's views concerning the South and compromise over slavery; belief Major Donalson and his partner General Armstrong will not have strong influence over the public; injustice of treattment given Ritchie by Congress. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement; Congressional action against Ritchie. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement; includes a pencilled note by Ritchie. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement; injustice done by Congress against Ritchie; news of Hawkins' family; mention of Senator Mallory from Florida and a Mr. Breckenbrough. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement; mention of F.P. Stanton. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the UNion; Ritchie's retirement. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the Union; comment on Donelson as Ritchie's successor; defeat of Ritchie;s claim before Congress; mention of Andrew Jackson, Henry Clay, Filmore, Van Buren and Stanton; including note by Ritchie. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. Accounts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pp. Accounts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduction of \"Dr. George and his brother mr. Edward d'Oettingen, gentlemen of Russia\". 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of Harrison's work on Latin grammar; introduction od D'Alfonce, an instructor in drawing and gymnastics at the University of Virginia. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReference to Andrew Stevenson as a possible candidate for the office of Vice President. Enclosed is a newspaper clipping from the Daily Pennsylvanian dated March 3, 1852 entitled \"Our Next Vice President\" by \"Many Democrats\". 2 pp. ALS and NC1\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSermon of Doctor Butler; acknowledgement of expressions of sympathy. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for a biographical sketch of Ritchie for inclusion in abook \"Men of the Time in 1852\". 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplanation of items on a statement; printing expenses shared by Ritchie and Farnham; Farnham's financial status. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to attend \"a Grand Democratic Mass Meeting, at...New Market\". 1 p. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"estimate of the prices fixed by the bill for 'Public Printing,' which has passed the House of Representatives\". Includes note by Ritchie. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRitchie's tribute to Henry Clay; passage of a bill for Ritchie's relief in regard to the Congressional printing; suggestion that Ritchie write a book. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeneral Scott's defense against John Q. Adams' 1843 statement in the House of Representatives that Scott was a slaveowner. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence regarding the compromise; mention of Clay, Calhoun, Cass, Webster; Ritchie's problems with a printing contract. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. Account with receipt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExamination of printing costs \"intended to cover the Taylor Pamphlets\". 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReference to a letter from Ritchie \"containing remeniscences of Henry Clay and the Compromise\"; policy of the present Administration; Hinford's [?] attitude towards the Democratic and Whig parties. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation for the Ritchie family to call upon the Websters. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for a letter of recomendation from Ritchie. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStatement from the printing committee that Ritchie will be compensated for expenses resulting from the printing of the Taylor obituary pamphlet. 1 p. ADS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWhite's address \"to the Presidential Electoral College of Wisconsin\". 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eQueComplimentary letter to Meade; question of internal improvements and disposition of public lands. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to play whist. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReference to Robinson's brother; Ritchie's retirement; acquisition of magnolia blooms. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eClaim document from Col. Forney; dismissal of Mr. Belt and 20 others from the union office by Mr. Curran; account with Mr. Blake under the supervision of Mr. Cross; mention of the Taylor pamphlet. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to visit Mann; \"celebration of the 77th anniversery of American Independence\"; dinner guests attending the celebration which included Daniel Dewey Barnard, U.S. Minister to Prussia, and Consul Ralph King; reflection on the vastness of the U.S.; belief annexation of territory and interest in gold will bring discord between the states; \"reports about the Turkish-Russian War\"; sale of property lots in Washington. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScott's voyage to Rio with his son; Edward kent's efforts to make Scott acquainted with his new position as Consul; Scott's first impressions of Rio and his duties. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Anti-nullification\" correspondence; reduction of the tariff; account of Littell's career in journalism; mention of Gen. Jackson, Mr. McLane, Henry Clay; desire to find a businessman with whom to publish a paper in New York. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnticipated rift in Congress along sectional, party and/or/ individual lines; legislation on internal improvements, harbors, a pacific railroad; military vunerability of California and Oregon; Calhoun at the memphis Convention; Compromise of 1850. Includes a note by Ritchie. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts for the printing of the Taylor obiturary pamphlet. 2 pp. Doc. Cy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelationship between Henry Clay and Mr. Boyd. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pp. ADS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Shares of stock in the Farmers Bank of Virginia\"; receipt for money recieved in payment of paper for Congressional printing; mention of John Trenholm and Mr. Towers. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVirginia State Fair and questions about distributing seed and improving an exhibition; distribution of an agricultural report; mention of F.G. Ruffin. 3 pp. LS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpeech by Judge Bayly; meeting \"in relation to the Jamestown celebration\". 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBrief accounts of matters being dealt with by the House and Senate. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProposed meeting to \"talk over the affairs of the nation\". 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEditorial in the Union. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCelebration at Jamestown; support of William Allen for the reaping match during the celebration. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApologies for an \"unfortunate misunderstanding\" and desire to \"forget and forgive\". Enclosed also is a letter February 15, 1854, from Thomas Ritchie to [?]. Re. Receipt of a \"noble letter\" and wish also to let \"by gones be by gones\". 3 pp. L.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdjustment of the tariff. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHonorary membership in the State Historical Society of Wisconsin accorded to Ritchie. 2 pp. L.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRitchie's health; Mr. Buchanan in England; foreign papers for Ritchie. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpeech of Mr. Boyce; \"report on Free Banking\"; Ritchie's health; greetings to Ritchie's family. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledgement of the receipt of the letter from Ritchie. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Manuscript relating to the Colony at Jamestown\". 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Manuscript written by Mr. [Hugh Blair] Grigsby\"; \"interest in the Jamestown settlement\"; wishes for Ritchie's recovery of good health. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eState of Ritchie family burying grounds and vault; estimated repair costs for the vault cover and brick work. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePapers desired by Ritchie that may be in the possession of a Mr. [Alexander Gordon] Penn; weakness of the Administration; acquisition of Cuba. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRitchie's account with the Comptrollers Office in the Treasury Department; request to see Mr. Edgerton. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Mr. Girffin of Montreal; mention of Gov. Pownall; receipt of an essay. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Mr. Griffin of Montreal; essay \"Junius Discovered\"; Ritchie's desire to recieve a copy of Griffin's work; mention of Gov. Pownall and Lord John Russell; mention of letters from Gov. Pownall to Rev. Dr. Cooper; comment on the weather. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReference to \"a copy of the affidavit of Mr. Holland, that accompanied [Ritchie's] account for printing the Obituary Taylor pamphlet\". 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpenses incurred in printing Taylor's obituary; Ritchie's health. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGriffin's essay on Junius; letters of Governor Pownall; comparison of writing styles of Junius and Pownall; questions regarding Gov. Pownall's family; mention of John Russell. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReference to an article from a New Hampshire paper. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSettlement of Ritchie's account with the Treasury Department; incorrect deduction made by Elisha Whittlesey. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShipment of a cask of Madeira wine. Enclosed is a bill for $84. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMeeting of a society whose chairman was Beverly Tucker; poor attendance at the meeting especially by the Virginia delegates; Dunnington's responsibility for the unsold tickets to the meetings; Ritchie's poor health. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMeeting with Ritchie; a draft of money; health of Tom. 1 p. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresent of silk stockings. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eObtaining an appointment at West point Military Academy for a youth named Henry. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts relating to the Taylor pamphlet; Ritchie's health. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRitchie's poor health; Trueheart's interest in William and his new bride; examination of old business files. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMention of John Trenholm, Col. J.A. Parker, Ritchie's son [William Foushee Ritchie] and his bride; title of the Compiler in a library; hope that Ritchie's health improves. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. 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ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReorganization of the Weekly and Daily Union to provide for more variety in the columns. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes note by Ritchie. 4 pp. AMs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the Union in exchange for articles from Benjamin's failure in Baltimore with his paper the Western Continent; effect of the last tariff act in New England. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.J. Donelson's appeal to Democratic Senators; Sale of Ritchie's share in the Union. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEditorial in the Western Christian Advocate about the president and his wife. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHouston's \"omission of a full report of Mr. J.E. 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Includes letters, documents and a diary of members of the family of Thomas Ritchie, his wife Isabella (Foushee) Ritchie and ten of their twelve children of Richmond, Va., \"Brandon,\" Prince George County, Va. and Washington, D.C.","There are letters, 1847-1848, of Dr. Robert Ruffin Ritchie in Mexico and letters, 1849-1860, of George Ritchie while serving in the United States Navy. Many prominent nineteenth century Virginians are mentioned in the letters. Some concern the actress Anna Cora Ogden Mowatt Ritchie and others reflect conditions during the Civil War.","The collection also includes professional papers of Thomas Ritchie, chiefly letters, 1845-1851, written to him as editor of the Union, the official organ of the Democratic Party. Topics covered include the slavery issue; the annexation of Texas; military and political aspects of the Mexican War; internal improvements; the Wilmot Proviso; the Compromise of 1850; Oregon; and the presidential elections of 1844-1848. The mechanics of publishing a newspaper and Ritchie's problems as Congressional printer are also reflected.","Folders 1-312 are a part of Southern Women and their Families in the 19th Century Papers and Diaries Series C Reels 8 and 9 in Swem Library's microforms area, call number HQ1438 .V5 S68.","The family papers, dating largely 1940-1851, contain family news of the Ritchie family, social news, and mention of many prominent 19th century Virginians. Of particular interst are Robert Ruffin Ritchie's letters from Mexico, 1847-1848; letters of George Ritchie while serving in the U.S. Navy, 1849-1860; Civil War letters reflecting social and economic conditions; and the considerable number of family letters to and from Brandon, home of Ritchie's daughter, Isabella Ritchie Harrison (Mrs. George Harrison). Included are single letters by Benjamin Ewell and John Tyler.","Chiefly letters to her husband, thier children, and her grandson.","Scope and Contents","Expected arrival of Appleton and Ritchie on the boat; William's arrival; Robert's preference for fillmore and not Pierce; isabella's good health; mention of numerous friends; memories of thier \"days of courtship\"; beginning of the harvest at Brandon; visit to Cabin Point/ 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Attendance at the capitol\"; mention of a number of friends and acquaintances; James Wickham's interest in May Parker [?]; location of a flannel chemise; request for news about Anne Eliza; \"meeting in Mecklenburg for the purpose of proscribing the Enquirer\".","Scope and Contents","Isabella Harrison's health; William in Paris; description of a delightful poet for 150 people; mention of Mr. Mellen \"who is a poet and the son of Chief Justice of Maine\"; comments about the people who attended the party; Richards wish \"to see as much of his father as he could before he went on his circuit\"; Thomas Ritchie's dinner \"with all the grandees at Col. Peytons\"; expected death of \"Mrs. Dr. Page\"; news about members of the family. 4 pp. ALS.","Chair for Bell; General Washington's birthday cake; Anne Eliza's childhood fondness for Washington; Isabella's attendance at the Centennial Ball; news about various friends; outbreak of scarlet fever. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Pleasure of May Parker's company; Mr. parker's desire that his daughter be like Isabella Harrison; \"ball to be given by Commder Patterson\"; box recieved from Anne Eliza; motherly concern for Isabella's well being; \"visit from Mrs. Judge Tucker\"; letter from the Lawrences via Mr.s Lewis. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Virginia's case of scarlet fever; instructions as to how Isabella handled Virginia's illness 'in case Anne Eliza should have it\" at Brandon; Mary's attendance at the ball; Siamese twins as \"a great curiosity\"; bills to be paid; love to all. 3 pp. ALS.","Virginia's recovery from a case of scarlet fever; Isabella Ritchies's great desire to have her daughter visit home; worth of a buttermilk diet; health of Mrs. Page and L. Munford.","Mrs. Ritchie's return to Richmond; shopping done for Isabella and expenses incurred; Mary Newton's health; news about various friends; enclosed also is a note to Isabella from her father. 4 pp. ALS.","Inclement weather preventing Mrs. Ritchies visit to Brandon; desire to see Mrs. Taylor; Mr. Nicholas interest in Evelyn; money recieved from Richard Randolph; letter from William while in Rome; family news; threat to knock General Boyd down with a chair; love to all. 3 pp. ALS","Mrs. Ritchie's desire to accompany Mr. harrison; Mention of Mr. Carter; \"spool silk' purchased at Nielsons; apologies for spools sent to Mrs. Powell; primrose flowers selected by Thomas Ritchie; musical party in the parlour; \"horrid reports about Ann Coles' and her father's investigation in Richmond. 2 pp. ALS.","Dinner of cod; tea with the Brockenbroughs; evening with Judge Tucker, Brook, and Mr. Nicholas; news about numerous friends. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Evelyn's departure to petersburg and the Ritchie's feeling she was not completely satisfied with her visit; purchase of an expensive dress; pencilled sketch of a \"gold hand\"; description of Abraham and Sally's wedding; sad death of Anne May; Thomas Ritchie's belief that \"there is a reaction rising in Virginia\"; desire to have Isabella visit Richmond. 4 pp. ALS.","Mary's Child ill with the thrash; visit from Uncle Carter; no rasberries to preserve; love to those at Brandon. 2 pp. ALS","Concern for Isabella Harrison's health; desire to have Isabella come to Richmond; present of earrings to Mary; dresses sent to Mrs. Ritchie by Mrs. Andrew. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Mention of Governor  Barbour; visit from Dr. Nelson; health of Margaret  Virginia; Isabella's poor health during her pregnancy  her \"course of starvation\"; \"despatches from Great Britian...[and] hoped of an amicable ajustment; letters from William; Margaret's music lesson with Daniel; News about numerous friends. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Selection of carpets for Isabella H.; mention of Capt. Bigger; decription of the carpets; party at Dr. Watson's  comment on teh elaborate turbans worn at the party; \"three Pyramids\" at Mr. McFarland's \"brilliant party'; news about numerous friends. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"A most cruel disappointment\" that Isabella H. did not come to Richmond; Carter Gwathney's engagement; mention of other expected marriages; \" Mr. Pendicuris [?]  last lecture\": \"The Whig abuses Mr. Nicholas\"; health of Judge Parker. 3 pp. ALS","Mrs. Johnson's fears for her son William; Anne Eliza's letters; paintings done by Mr. Mayor [?] and W. Robertson; description of a picture that Isabella Ritchie found pleasing; shoes for Isabella Harrison; mention of numerous friends; mr. West's portrait of Charlotte Carter; Mr. Leigh's recovery at Fauquier Springs. 4 pp ALS.","Meetings with Mr. [William James] Hubert [Hubard] to discuss painting a miniature; mention of Mr. Byrd; reports about disease in the city; family news. 2 pp. ALS","Evening spent with Miss Ford; George Taylor's peculiar behavior; success of the Ritchie's party and compliments about the good food; Mr. Hubard's painting; death of James Lyons and Anne Gwathney. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Anxiety about the health of the children at Brandon; Margaret's extended visit in Petersburg; payment of a debt at the Farmers Bank; news about numerous friends; Hancoke Chevallin [?] taken prisoner by the Mexicans\". 3 pp. ALS","Mrs. Ritchie's health; sermon at St. James; desire to recieve God's mercy and inspiration; purchase of a new servant, Henry; talents possessed by Henry; visit with President Polk's brother; Thomas Ritchie's Illness due to a large \"dose of salts'; news about numerous friends. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Health of Mrs. Mayo and Mary Jane Fulton; mention of Gansevoort Melville, Judge Sutherland,  Mr. Davenac [?]; \"letters of recomendation from Mr. Van Buren\"; post office matter involving Mr. Roane  William Ritchie; news about various friends. 4 pp. ALS.","Birth of the Harrison's son and Mrs. Ritchie's responce to the good news. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Charlotte as \"a legal witness\"; mention of Mr. Gooch; purchase of the Mills in Warwick; bill for a cap and bonnet; comment on Thomas Ritchie's \"crisis' and receipt of money through the mail; social engagements in Richmond; note from Mr. Carter \"full of reflection upon the uncertainty of life\"; whooping cough in town. 4 pp. ALS.","Breakfast with Betsy Coles; Mrs. Ritchie's displeasure with her dressmaker; \"grand dinner at Judge Nicholas'\" complete with Charlotte Russe and orange ice; mention of Mrs. Gilmer, Dr. Norton, Judge Barlow  many others; dinner party given by the Ritchies; family news. 4 pp. ALS","Scope and Contents","Mrs. Ritchie's good health; \"anti-Union\" feeling among Ritchie's friends; Mrs. Ritchie's desire to have the \"brioche cover'; good will to the Prussian painter; flowers in bloom; recipe for bread. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Approaching death of Mary [Ritchie Green?]; visit from Mrs. Mayo; Mrs. Byrd's improved health; Thomas Ritchie declining \"the honour of Governor\"; vote of a majority of stockholders' at the springs; mention of Dr. Clarke, James Ellis, Dr. Haxale; marriage of Mrs. Moncure to William Selden; death of Dr. Berkeley; Anne Eliza's cold; love to members of the family. 3 pp. ALS.","Jenny's health; Mary's visit in Fredericksburg with the Batons; thanks to Mr. Harrison for his letter. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Purchases made for Isabella by her mother; visitors anticipated at Brandon; dinner party which included a number of married ladies; \"going to see the Fire King\"; family news. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Enema for Margaret Harrison; basket at Zimmerman's; Judge Mason's insistence that Mrs. Ritchie stay with his family on her next visit; note from Emily Rutherfoord to William; carriage accident; candidates for a judgeship; \"personal interview with Admiral Reeside\"; evening at the National Hall-\"no longer Theatre\"; aprons at the Fair. 8 pp. ALS","Thomas Ritchie's suggestion that Mrs. Nicholas and friends be invited to brandon; Mrs. Spear's compliments about the Harrisons; strawberries for dinner; comment on the apricot trees. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Anne Eliza's decision to go to Brandon; Hellibone as a medicine \"quite dangerous for married ladies\"; two suicide attempts; Mrs. Gooch's health. Included also is a letter Mary Ritchie to Isabella re Mary's departure from the Harrisons and scial events at home. 3 PP. ALS.","Reason why Isabella would prefer that william did not pursue his somewhat serious intentions in regard to a young lady [most likely Anna Cora Ogden Mowatt]; Isabella's health; seals on a Valentine; note that the letter is \"Perhaps too strong.\"","Scope and Contents","Arrival of a check; billiards as a new \"passion\" for the family; changes in Brandon under George; motherly concern for George; Jeannie McBlair's musical talents; a suprise party at Mr. Freelands; news about various friends and relatives; items Isabella would like purchased. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","request for \"Orne Bails\" from Fannie Allen; concern for George; cold weather; desire that Charlotte attend the Inauguration; thoughts about George Byrd; care of some geraniums; visit with the Claremonts and the Canadians; news about various friends. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Arrival of Mr. Cross and a box of peas from Ashburgton; possible visit of Mr. McLean and Mr. Ben Williams with the Gittlngs; health of some friends; \"walk in the beautiful grounds of Mr. William Caldwells\"; visit to a graveyard; incidence of yellow fever. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Margaret Stone's health; arrival at the Washington Depot; fulfillment of a promise; friends and family in Washington; purchase of books at an auction; Isabella's concern for Margaret's seemingly \"hopeless' case; presents recieved by Anne Eliza; \"beautiful speciments of Japanese ingenuity\" at the President's; desire to recieve some money rather than have it invested. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Mr. Murdaugh as \"the Pastor of the Lower Church\"; text of Mr. Murdaugh's sermon; Isabella's walk along the river; border around the afghan; visit by George to the Gittings; Margaret's health; red birds in a cage; Dr. Robert's trips to Claremont and his concern over an ice bound vessel. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"statement of the money [Mr. Gittings] paid Isabella last summer and autumn\"; present from Cora of one of her books; Cora's \"baby Ball--to the children\"; news about various friends and relatives; desire that Charlotte write more frequently. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Thanks for letter recieved; money in bank; winter weather around Brandon; loss of Robert's and Bella's boats in the river ice; effect of the weather on plants in the greenhouse; health of one of Bella's carriage horses; presents from George Ritchie; Isabella's wish that George would be sent \"in a good Vessel to the Mediterranean\" 4 pp. AL.","Scope and Contents","Dress made by Miss Vernon; account of Cora's \"baby ball\"; sleigh ride; comment on Cora's book; request that Mrs. McComas make Isabella \"a body of Bombadine\"; purchase of other sewing items. 4 pp. ALS.","Purchase of coarse worsted to finish an afghan; Isabella Harrison's relectance to visit the Gittings before they come to Brandon. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Checks to be deposited in Isabella's account at the Cheasepeake Bank; items required for sewing a dress fir Bettie Heath; Mr. Wilson's party; news about members of the family; \"Mr. McKims failure\". 4 pp. ALS.","Exchange of material; news about several friends; church services performed by Mr. Murdaugh; broken wharf; visit to Claremont. 2 pp. ALS","Scope and Contents","\"Beautiful and tranquil\" surroundings at Brandon; Mr. Murdaugh's sermon at Cabin Point Church; renovation of Brandon Church; writing desk [for Mr. Murdaugh possibly]; trip to Washington via Richmond; dress for Evelyn Walker; mailing the letter. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Mr. Gittings' health; pleasure from being in Richmond with William Ritchie; dislike for a servant [?]; Beverly and family efforts to have him shipped out of Capt. Davis' boat; \"impatience to get off to the Springs\"; purchase of books by Shakespeare for William; check to pay Mrs. McComas. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Expected arrival of guests from Richmond; inclement weather; news about various friends; \"lessons in the culinary art\"; decorations for the church; Mr. Murdaugh's writing desk; caps from Mrs. Irving. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Mr. Murdaugh's desk; sad condition of the Rectory; Mr. Harrison's atttempts to find \" a water or hydraulic\" bed for his wife; cold weather and bad roads; Nellie's wedding; love to friends and family; death of the McKim's child. 6 pp. ALS","Scope and Contents","Description of a passenger next to Isabella on a train; discussion of fashions in a book; reaction of the passenger to some flowers; \"panic about the scarlet fever\"; dressmaking instructions to Mrs. McComas. 4 pp. AL.","Scope and Contents","Stockings purchased for a trip to Canada; blossoming of flowers; \"a perfect passion for a real diamond ring\"; gift to Mrs. Willis Bocock; request for violent vases; pastel by artist Guillaume of a Harrison picture.","Scope and Contents","Towels recieved from Charlotte; attempts to find a ring; visit from Miss Abby  Rose; Mr. harrison's attachment to Ellen; improvements made at Brandon; desire to procure a blackberry vine and a cutting from a \"Holy Ghost\" plant. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","George Ritchie's desire to obtain \"an exact statement of his finances\"; visitors expected soon at Brandon; planting \"Ivy around the old Colonial Ruins at Jamestown\"; Charlotte's poor health; mention of Isabella's \"grand Nephew Lietenant Lee\" as a \"great acquisition to our family\"; condition of the wheat and corn crops. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Thick solid shoes\" expected from Watkins; orders for George Ritchie to depart for Panama with the Navy; Margaret's health; mention of Mr. Millson and White Sulphur Springs; \"Dr. Buchlus opinion of Dear 'Sister Pollie'\". 4 pp. ALS","Capt. Reno to Utah; mention of numerous friends; Mr. Radzimiskis' [?] blistered throat; walk with Mr. Carr; desire to have the Gittings travel to the Springs. 4 pp. incomplete. AL.","Thanks for a Christmas present; death of Mary's baby; details about the funeral; mention of Capt. Reno; Christmas company with the Ritchies; decorations on the tree; distribution of the presents to everyone including the servants. 4 pp. incomplete. AL.","Charlotte's improved health; family news; marriage of Minny Hunt; expected visit with Counsin Mary; Addie L. as a new church member; problem with Margaret's servant. 4 pp. incomplete. AL.","Health of a number of people; presents fo L. Nicholas  John Koim, the florist; Wiliam's letter upsetting to Mrs. Ritchie; contrast of \"the Hill' to Ashburton; visit with Dr. Hale; love to members of the family; Mrs. Ritchie's finances. 4 pp. Al.","Charlotte's health; Isabella's suggestion that Charlotte wear flannel to protect her body in winter; news about Mr. Wyman; purchase of a desk; desire to find a wife for George Marne [?]. 4 pp. ALS.","Check to Charlotte. Charlotte's improved health; Belle's interest in a school; visitors at Brandon; love to Mr. Gittings. Enclosed also is a letter to Charlotte from Annie Ritchie Cross re Isabella Ritchie's good health; check for payment of some caps; comment on Charlotte's health; harvest at Brandon; news about various friends. 4 pp. ALS.","Hoped for arrival of Thomas Ritchie; exchange of some earrings; Mr. Drew to Cabin Point; comment on William Ritchie's fiancee, news about numerous friends. 4 pp. ALS.","Letters recieved from Charlotte Wickham and Belle Harrison; caps to be taken to Baltimore; use of some velvet material; ride to Dr. Osborne's with Belle; invitation to Henry Wise to preach. 4 pp. ALS.","Jeannie in Richmond with her friend Susan; check for Christmas gifts for the servants; visit of Charlotte Lee while her husband is busy at the White House; Bell's efforts to get the churches ready for Christmas; Mr. Wise for President; news about numerous friends. 4 pp. ALS.","Description of something fragrant that Isabella makes; meeting Mr. Murdaugh in Richmond; mention of Mrs. Lear; letter to Bessie; Mr. Gittings' sudden Illness. 4 pp. incomplete. AL","Desire to have Anne come to White Sulpher; compliemtns about some slippers; Mrs. Theodore Lee's fancy ball; mention of numerous people; sermon from Joseph Willmer; inquiry about a ring Mrs. Ritchie ordered; writing lessons for Mrs. Ritchie. 4 pp. ALS.","Money to Charlotte; appointment of a trustee; Mr. Cross' helpful administrations; Isabella Harrison's health; under sleeves knit by the McKims. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Plans to see Margaret; Jennie \"being bent of deeds of good intent\"; attempts to improve the church rectory; mention of the Murdaughs; health of William Kent [?]; Dr. Osborne's prediction about Mrs. William Harrison's chances of living \"till warm weather\"; desire to have a cap made; love to members of the family. 4 pp. AL.","Boxes left at home of William Ritchie; marriage of Mr. Whiting's brother; arrival of a trunk; Isabella's check; variety of expensive purchases; note to Margaret from one of her sisters. 4 pp. AL.","Scope and Contents","\"Cause of anger...against vile yankees\"; reference to Queen Elizabeth; news about John Willcox's family; blossoms from the magnolia trees: \"makee haste abd drub the Yankees\".","Scope and Contents","Belle Harrison's decision \"to let no one open the mail again but herself\"; \"stunning effect of the great victory of Sunday last\" [1st Bull Run]; events that Isabella wished could take place after such a victory; Mr. Hammond's recovery from the measles. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Belle and Jeannie \"revising the Signals\"; flag of truce and note from Ben; William Ritchie's poor health; watermellon from Mr. Murdaugh; expected \"seventeen thousand bushel wheat\"; mention of numerous friends and relatives. 4 pp. ALS.","Ms Poem. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Health of one attended by Dr. Stone; visit to Brandon by Mr. Gittings; letters recieved; \"Box of French and German wines\"; love to various friends; enjoyment of an afternoon boat ride. 4 pp. ALS.","Sympathy expressed to the Ritchie family by the Royal Arch, Chapter No. 3 on the death of Thomas Ritchie Jr. 1 p. ALS.","Condolences on the death of Thomas Ritchie. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Thank yous given for all the Christmas presents recieved; Isabella's concern over George Ritchie's naval career and general well being; desire that George be ordered to the Mediterranean; sleigh ride in the snow; loss of Robert's and Bella's boats; care for a man whose leg was amputated; comments on Cora Ritchie's book; recipes for \"Uncle Tommy's bread cakes\" and \"snow bread\"; news about friends. 10 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Cao for Mrs. Nicholas; mention of numerous friends; special dinner for \"the celebrated Mr. Crawford\"; \"delightful evening...at the Governors\". 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Death of Rev. Mr. Chrisholm; Mrs. Ritchie's feeling that \"it is immoral for the very poor people to marry\"; family news; Anne's health; present romances; purchase of a puppy for the Orgains; mention of several friends. 4 pp. incomplete. ALS.","Isabella's finances; payment of debts; Jeeannie's desire to stay at Brandon; visit with Murdaugh family; mention of a number of friends; book given the Ritchies as a Christmas present. 4 pp. incomplete. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Family news; purchase of a wax doll; mention of \"green backs\"; Christmas greeting; Major lewis' marriage; Ellen's new son, Jefferson Randolf. 3 pp. ALS.","Visit to the White House; mention of Lincoln; reference to fighting in South Carolina; visit from Washington Gwathney; \"subject of the lace shawl \"; bills to be paid. 4 pp. incomplete. AL.","Scope and Contents","New dress selected by Mrs. Snooks; pattern desired for \"Trooper drawers\"; pretty braid for Mrs. Snead. 1 p. incomplete. AL.","Desire to have information about the Ritchie family in Richmond. 2 pp. ALS.","Chiefly letters to parents, brothers, and sisters, children, and miscellaneous letters to George and Isabella Ritchie Harrison including several to thier daughter Belle Harrison.","Scope and Contents","Health of Anne Eliza; Isabella's attack of dyspepsia; Jenny as a \"happy and good\" child; King's Mill plantation near Williamsburg; letter from Mr. Rives; greetings to members of the family. 4 pp. ALS.","Guests presently at Brandon; congregation at church and an Easter sermon; marriage of Mrs. Orgain's housekeeper to Mr. Edloe's overseer; presents desired for Belle's birthday; lengthy list of items that Isabella would like Anne E. to purchase for Brandon. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Thanks for \"kindness to George\"; Mother's health and suggestion that she brought to Brandon; mention of numerous visitors at Brandon; mention of a lecture by [Charles?] Minnigerode; greetings to the family. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Thank you for letters; trip to Richmond; return home of isabella's daughter; \"Ole Bull's concert in Richmond\"; rearranging portraits in the parlour; news about family members and friends; request that George have mrs. Lowe make \"2 other white cords and tassels\"; motherly advice to George to \"ever aim at excellence in all things...\" 4 pp. AL.","Plans to meet each other in Washington; Marriage of Uncle William; relatives visiting Brandon; commencement of the Harvest at the Rowe. 3 pp. ALS.","Disappointment that Mrs. Ritchie did not travel to Capon Springs; willingness of Mr. Cross to leave Capon Springs; travel schedule; weather in the mountains; mention of a number of visitors at the Springs; games the young people amuse themselves with; family news. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Circumstances under which Belle wrote her last letter to George; task of playing the piano; apples in the parlor; visits from Mr. Byrd and William Cross; Including letter to George from Isabella H. Harrison re motherly hopes for her son and news concerning friends and relatives. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Servant for George at school; weather and navigation on the river; business of UNcle George in Petersburg; Isabella's boat; motherly advice to George \"to bear what is unavoidable quietly\". 4 pp. ALS","Enjoyment of a visit with Charlotte despite Isabella's eye trouble; party at Mary Millson's; health of Mrs. Ritchie; selection of graveside monuments for Tom Ritchie, Jr. and his Father; love to the family. 4 pp. ALS.","Fine health of their mother; visitors presently at Brandon; improvement in Polly's condition; chairs presented by William to the Church; Isabella's knitting; plant of white jessamine for Charlotte. 4 pp. AL.","Gittings' inability to visit Brandon; John's health; Harrison's stay in the mountains; draught and its effect on the corn crop; pencilled notes on one page in another hand-possibly a grocery list. 4 pp. ALS.","Travel schedule to Lower Brandon; request that rooms be prepared for the visit; mention of companionship of Ilsie Heileman; family news. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Meeting with Robert Walker and Peter V. Daniel; Belle's missing baggage; effort to locate William; \"cordial reception\" by Sallie Harrison; [Charles?] Minniegerode's success as a minister; George Byrd at Cousin Maria's; George at the University; mention of various other friends and relatives. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Isabella's reduced expenditures resulting from the failure of the corn crop; slection of a wedding present for Isabella's nephew, George H. Byrd; health of \"sister Polly\" at Upper Brandon; Isabella's bad cough; visit of Englishman, Mr. Dunlop; cold weather with ice on the river; \"the double Wickham wedding\". 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Drive to Brandon Church to hear Mr. Murdaugh\"; Dr. Osborne to Berkeley; \"rheumatic affection\" in Isabella's shoulder; health of \"sister Polly\"; number of visits made between Cabin Point and Montpelier; loss of some articles for Mrs. Murdaugh; \"Mary Millson's distress about her disgraced maid\". 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Isabella's pleasure on recieving her mother's letter; mention of Adeline Mayo and Joesphine Gracie; George's friendship with Mr. Gracie; health of \"Sister Polly\"; marriage of Dr. Osborne; condition of the Rectory; absense of Dr. Robert; visit of Mr. and Mrs. Davis; love to members of the family; celebration of Jamestown. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Isabella's trip to Richmond; Cellie's health; drying Mr. Murdaugh's rain soaked furniture; visit from Fanny Allen and the Simpsons; an \"occurence so sad and so mortifying\"; \"46 candidates for Confirmation\" in Richmond; George's orders to sail on the Saratoga; marriage  of Cellie's brother; wedding reception for Dr. Osborne and his new bride. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Convulsions suffered by \"Sister Polly\"; dresses for Belle; Mr. Mann's music; visits from John Lay, Jonathon Smith, Leonidas, the Murdaughs, and the McCandlishs. 4 pp. ALS.","Pleasure derived by the Gittings' visit to Brandon; desire that Mr. Gittings allow Charlotte to have her portrait done by an artist, Mr. Guillaume, at Brandon in May. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Trip to Richmond; \"Mr. Everett's Lecture on Washington\"; Belle's portrait; Anne Eliza's May visit to Brandon; Mr. Guillaume's apparent need of work; extension of Belle's stay with Gittings in Baltimore; death of Mr. taylor, the sexton; purchse of cologne in Washington. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Visit of Mr. and Mrs. Simpson and Dr. Ben Harrison and bride; Polly's health; request for several household items ; frame for a \"piece of worsted work\"; purchase of tea tables; George's and Belle's visit to the Gittings in Baltimore; portraits by Mr. Guillaume. 4 pp. AlS.","Scope and Contents","Barrel of broken china for Charlotte's \"Tinker\" to mend; Margaret's accident at Upper Brandon; poor health of Mrs. Thomas Ritchie; news about various friends; rustic furniture; return of Dr. Robert from Claremont; love to members of the family; Mr. Guillaume's proposed portrait of Mrs. Thomas Ritchie in November. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Jennie's visit to Imo[gene] Lyons in Richmond; Jennie's \"affair du cour\"; company at Brandon; George Harrison as a \"corporal of a Troop of Horse\"; unfavorable weather and threat of worms for the crops; Belle's coming of age and management of \"her own financies\"; trip to Dr. Robert's farm, Indiana fields on the York River; family news. 4 pp. incomplete. AL.","Scope and Contents","Jennie's company on a trip to Richmond; health of Mrs. Thomas Ritchie; visits with Mrs. Turnbull, Major Lee, Mrs. John Tabb; Annie's baby; \"distress of the Gittings' family\"; mention of Mrs. McBlair, Mrs. Col. Harris, Mr. Richard Randolph, Captain Williams, Wainwright Heileman, Margaret Stewart. 6 pp. ALS.","Nostalgic sentiments about past Christmases and family reunions; Jennie Calwell's cold; Christmas guests at Brandon; decorations in the churches; news about various friends; foods on hand over the holidays. 8 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Unexpected visit of Robert Page who is \"doctoring the Wounded Yankees in Richmond\"; beating given John McKim; Randolph Harrison at the battle of Stone Bridge; \"address of Johnston and Beauregard to our soldiers\"; expected attack on Newport News; mention of General Magruder; Ben's promotion to Quarter Master; shirts for George. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Shipments of hay; Reuben and a promisory note; purchase of bacon; \"Barrel of sugar for the sick\"; news about friends and family; check for Mr. Murdaugh; presents of sturgeon and a muskmelon. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Variety of Visitors at Brandon; mention of the Battle of Bethel; death of Carter Harrison at Bull Run; plundering of provisions at Ampthill; report that George is \"a noble fellow\"; purchase of \"200 Horses for the Army\". 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"The Smithfield disaster\"; condition of the Confederate army; \"last acts [of Congress] with regard to currency and the Army\"; selling of some bonds; \"procuring corn and forage in Charlotte\"; George's Harrison position at dublin; mention of General Breckinridge; disposal of the servants; pencilled notes in another's hand. 4 pp. incomplete. AL.","Scope and Contents","Death of Anne Eliza; mention of Dr. Chatard, Bishop Johns, Mary Hagner's husband [Mr. Nelson]; preservation of the body; search for Mr. Cross; questions about Brandon; supplies of coffee, suger, and bacon; \"difficulty in getting white seed wheat\"; harships face by many Southern friends during the war; opening of a Commission House in New York by George Byrd and Mr. Gregg. 8 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Disposition of \"the Washington House\"; Mr. Welles' desires about renting terms; financial considerations if the house is sold; Belle's delayed return from the mountains; check to George Harrison; \"time for putting in a crop\"; news of family and friends; government compensation to Southerners for thier servants; copy of two letters enclosed-\"Mr. Cross to the Doctor\" and \"Mr. Cross to Wm. Stone\" 6 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"General Lee's war hat\"; news about various friends; General Graham's expedtion to Brandon; meeting between Shirley  Randolph Harrison  a Nothern woman who had some pieces of music from Brandon; Negroes \"at N. Wales and Broadneck who desire to retain the land\"; possibility of returning to Brandon; enclosed is a copy of a letter from S.A. Dulton from Ashford, Conn., re a family Bible. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Correspondence from Mr. Cross; need for sister Margaret \"to see Mr. Chew about Mr. Mason's property\"; visit of Randolph and Shirley Harrison; goods stolen from Brandon during the war; Mr. Dulton's return of a family Bible; plants and flowers at Brandon; Negroes at North Wales and Broadneck who \"wish to occupy the soil\"; mention of the Freedmen's Bureau; possble sale of Westover. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Mr. Corcoran's offers of fincancial assistance; possible loan of $3000; Mr. Chew's efforts on behalf of the Masons; George's Harrison receipt of Mr. William Harrison's cows. Mention of the late resident of Dr. Brockenbrough's house [Jefferson Davis]. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Disappointment in not receiving news of Belle and her brother; visit with Mr. Reed, the new  Pastor; George's health; profit realized from \"two fruit vessels\"; news of other friends and family members. 2 pp. ALS.","Pleausres of the Baths for Belle; weather; trip to Richmond and then home; apologies for such a hasty letter. 2 pp. ALS.","Robert's trip to Richmond; Mann Page's letter about the weather around Brandon; family news. 2 pp. ALS.","Visit with Margaret; letter to Mann Page about the weather; Charlotte's flattering letter. 2 pp. ALS.","News from Brandon; Isabella's stay with Margaret; Mrs. Thomas Ritchie's will; hope that the weather is not to coold; family news; Mr. Corcoran's departure for Europe; love to Mann [Page] and all the servants and neighbors. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Isabella's health; arrival of company to Brandon; \"gathering flowers for Hollywood\"; family news; vegetables and fruits on hand as well as ice. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Excrutiating rheumatism\" afflicting Carter; desire that Isabella visit Broad neck; self portrait as \"a poor, gloomy forlorn long beardef, horrid wretch, wrapped in flannel  pepper Rum\"; favor of having several shirts made for Carter's son, Charles. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Proposed visit to Brandon in May; Charlotte's company as \"a source of great comfort\"; letters to Isabella Ritchie requesting news about the Harrisons; Isabella Harrison's poor health and Carter's suggestion that she make a trip to the Hot Springs. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Inefficency of the \"Jackson post offices\"; Charlotte's health; end of the harvest and expected good prices for the crop; pleasure of staying at Brandon; desire that a mutual friend no longer deprive himself \"of that first, greatest sweetest  most indispensable of blessings, a wife\"; love to members of the family. 3 pp. ALS.","Reference to a precious stone found by Coles at Brandon; jeweled setting made for the gem and its presentation to Isabella. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Subject of a warrant for William E. Hopkins\" apology for such a long delay in answering George's letter; little possibility that a midshipmen's position would be available for Mr. Hopkins; desire to visit Brandon again. 3 pp. ALS.","Appraisal of the estate of George E. Harrison and lands in Prince George County. 1 p. Ms.","Scope and Contents","Change of plans in regard to a visit to Brandon; payment of \"one or two very small neighborhood debts\" $15 to aunt Abby; death of Julia; work to be done by some carpenters; love to members of the family; news of Robert Walker's journey to Salt River. 3 pp. ALS.","Pain suffered by Taylor and his continued state of poor health; disregard given to physician's advice; tournament in front of Taylor's house and a description of the events and crowd; fancy ball and the loss of a borrowed jewel; love to members of the family. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Anticipation of Belle's visit to Spring Garden; Taylor's \"very gentle health\"; family news; need \"to convince the people of the greater security of small and short credits, and cash dealings\"; efforts to locate Tom in Petersburg; love to members of the family. 3 pp. ALS.","Lyons' regrets that he cannot accept the harrison's invitation to join them for a Christmas dinner. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Safe arrival in Philadelphia; expression of \"heartfelt thanks\" for the hospitality recieved at Brandon; interest in Thomas Ritchie's health; appretiation of Jenny's flowers; love to everyone at Brandon. 4 pp. ALS.","Receipt of a pitcher by Isabella; invitation to visit Brandon; death of Captain Mallory; best wishes to Anne Eliza; Robert Ritchie's decision to settle near Brandon; health of Isabella Ritchie; Mrs. Parker to Washington for the winter. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Present of \"a pair of Cuff Pins\" from Belle to her mother. 1 p. AL.","Invitation for Isabella and her daughter to stay with the Rutherfoords during the convention in Richmond. 4 pp. ALS.","Inedible figs that arrived from Richmond; problems encountered by Mr. Volmar over covering a chair; Robert Ritchie's health; included are some pencil sketches and notes on the envelope. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Receipt of a box at the Adams Express office; spectacles to be mailed; landing of Bella's furniture at the wharf; \"outrage of \"the Harper's Ferry affair\" arrest of Capt. Cooke at Carlisle; belief that \"the whole party...ought to be executed whether insane or not\"; George Harrison's new carriage. 2 pp. ALS.","Material used by Mr. Vollmar to cover Isabell's furniture; shipping arrangements for the furniture; purchase of a piano; love to members of the family. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Arrival in Richmond and meeting with George's sister; \"trip to Christiansburg after army horses\"; mention of Bull Run; Yankee prisoners in the hospital; health of Sister Annie; news about various friends; included also is a letter undated from Isabella H. Harrison to George Harrison re statement from Mr. Cross; Sale of wheat; material for the servants' clothing. 8 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Anticipation of letters in the mail; reference to a mutual friend Rich. S. Scriveller; dinner \"with Lady Ward, mother of the Earl of Dudley\"; ride on an \"English Cavalry Charger\"; discussion of the British politics; request for a photograph; wedding in Paris. 8 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Check recieved from Isabella; bill from Forbes; mention of kindnesses done by Isabella; successful reception for 400-500 persons. Included also is a letter 27 November 1865, Isabella H. Harrison, Washington, to Doctor [Robert R. Ritchie], Brandon Re; total amount required for repairs; purchase of cows; advertisement for servants; Belle to the dentist; news about two marriages; hiring of white laborers. 4 pp. ALS.","49 verses composed by Pinkney about Brandon. 14 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Details of Laulie Eustis' death; grief og J.W. Corcoran; Perkins' vacation to Switzerland and Germany; description of the Perkins' life in Paris;\"no intercourse between the Northern  Southern people\" in Paris; news concerning a number of common acquaintances. 8 pp. ALS.","Announcement of Shenstone's engagement to August Emma Grace Knapp of the Brownrigg family. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Invitation to attend the annual picnic of \"the Sunday School at Brandon Church\". 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","appreciation of news from Brandon; \"bringing the representatives of the Lafayette family to the Yorktown Celebration in the Trenton\"; invitation to Belle to visit the \"Trenton\" when it docks at Hampton Roads; \"certain degree of regret\" felt upon leaving Europe; description of the Charms of Nice; places visited along the Mediterranean--Touion, Marseilles, Genoa, Elba, Corsica, Straights of Messina, etc. 8 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Parker's thanks to Page for some service rendered; charges for hauling a boat. Included also is a letter 25 Aug, 1881 from Isabella H. H[arrison, Washington, to [Belle R. Harrison], [New York]. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Photograph given to \"Mr. Laughlin's friends at Brandon\"; description of the photograph; mention of the \"many kindnesses...shown to my son's friends\". 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Easter greetings...to...dear friends at Brandon\"; present of bookmarks to thank for a box of ivy sent by Mr. Jefferson Harrison. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Reminescennces about Belle and her mother; pleasent company at Massanitto last summer; desire to hear from and about the Harrison family; questions about Harrison genealogy; possible descent of Benjamin Harrison from \"john Harrison adjutant General of Cromwelles army\". 2 pp. ALS.","References to Isabella Ritchie Harrison. Ms. Poem. 2 pp.","Scope and Contents","Invitation to Sheppard \"to come to Brandon and make a copy of the portrait of Colonel Byrd\"; Sheppard's \"duties as a teacher at the Mechanics Institute\" in Richmond; desire to have certain measurements of the portrait noted on a piece of transparent paper; difficulties encountered in making a full length portrait of Byrd from Belle's picture; sketch of Byrd included in the letter. 3 pp. ALS.","Blessings to the Harrisons for thier remembrance of French at Easter; French's health and celebration of his 75th birthday; love to everyone at Brandon. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Pictures from Mary's \"dear Brandon friends\"; brief visit in Philadelphia before returning to the Pacific Coast; \"heartfelt thanks\" to Miss Ritchie and Mrs. Isabella Harrison. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Inquiry about Isabella Harrison's health; Charles' suffering due to \"consumption of the jaw\"; \"idea of putting the Cabin Point organ in the Claremont Church\"; offer to acquire an organ or piano for the new school house; anticipation of \"a weeks shooting in January down on the James River\". 2 pp. ALS.","Straw hat for Belle; Mrs. Ritchie to Washington; Lizzie Nicholas in Philadelphia; mention of Sally Harrison and her departure from Tree Hill. 3 pp. ALS.","Solicitation of aid for a church in Petersburg. 1 p. ALS.","Newsabout the seriousness of Anne Eliza's poor health; suggestion that someone from the family  take a trip to Winchester to see Anne; mention of Ben Harrison, Mrs. Nicholas, Miss Greenhow, and Mr. Cole. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Spirits of turpentine as a beneficial treatment of scarlet fever; attempt to see Mary Millson; description of Dr. Andrews and his diagnosis of Charlotte's health; mention of \"the splendid ship the Pennsylvanian\"; Judge Tucker of Williamsburg as a fellow passenger; love to members of the family. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Health of Custis; mention of Belle White; \"nice things for the invalid\"; Mrs. Cocke's health; visit with Capt. Edmund; \"love to Ole Miss  you  Belle\" 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Purchase of corn around Halifax; impressment of food \"for families of the soldiers\"; destruction of property at Brandon. Included also is an incomplete letter undated from [?] to Belle re death of a child; lack of surplus corn to share. L. 2 pp.","Two of which are very similar. 7 pp. Ms.","Return of Robert Ritchie's Bible which Dulton took from Brandon when the Harrison's home was burned during the Civil War. Included also is a copy of a letter from W.B.B. Cross, Boston, to Captain [?], 29 Oct. [?]. Re; sale of the house on the square. 1 p. Cy.","Invitation to the Harrison family, Isabella Ritchie, Virginia Ritchie, and Mr. Drew to visit the Wyman's in Baltimore. 8 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Letters by Margaret Ritchie Stone to her mother, brothers, and sisters, 1829-1873  undated and miscellaneous letters to MRS and manuscripts, including a poem about Brandon by MRS and a diary kept while on a visit to Brandon by MRS's daughter, 1871.","Cousin Betsey's improved health; love for William; death of Sarah Aylett's brother; toys purchased at the Fair. Included also is a letter 3 Feb. 1829, Robert Ritchie to Isabella, re brother George's misfortune; death of Betsey Kaye and Samuel Myers; hope that Isabella will visit soon. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Trip to Washingon of thier parents and sister Mary; illness of Daniel Triplett at the University; news about Uncle Parker; purchase of \"a handsome head-dress and bonnet\"; Dr. nelson's retirement; Dr. Starke's wedding; love from the family. 2 pp. ALS.","Motherly description of a child; Isabella's health; letter from sister Mary; Watson's visit to Monticello; other general news of friends and family. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Margaret's \"shopping expedition\"; difficulty in purchasing desired items; account of goods bought for Isabella; love to members of the family. 3 pp. ALS.","Letter to Mrs. Cabell; reason for Cousin William's visit; mention of Mrs. Moncure Robinson; way various evenings were spent; invitation to a musical party. 4 pp. ALS.","Apologies for lack of correspondence; strict surroundings at Margaret's school; Christmas preparations at Brandon; love to various friends and relatives; French as the required language throughout the day; mention of numerous people. 4 pp. ALS.","Details of Margaret's journey; effect of seeing so many crippled people at Hot Springs; reaction to the water and baths at Hot Springs; love to members of the family. 3 pp. ALS.","Detailed description of Margaret's new home and the furniture in it; quality of the servants; Margaret's feelings about being away from her home and family; love to members of the family. 5 pp. ALS.","Thanks for the purchase of a Christmas present for Anna Miller; gift of an ale mug for Dr. Stone; Christmas tree expected by the family; invitation to Charlotte to spend the holidays in Washington; news about members of the family; note included from Anne Eliza to Charlotte about the Christmas holidays and the desire to see each other.","health of Thomas Ritchie; desire to acquire a one horse carriage for TR; attempt to purchase one thru Radznimski; request that Bella loan her carriage. 4 pp. AL.","Margaret's outings over the past three weeks; thank yous for letters recieved; Cora Semmes [?] wedding; selection of a bridal present; description of a pair of vases; details of Cora's wedding and the Catholic service; news about friends and family. 6 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Departure of Aunt Dolly; trip to Ashburton; invitation from Charlotte; productions by \"Strahosh' opera troubles\"; Charlotte Henderson's wedding; death of Richard Randolph; Isabella's eye trouble; Isabella Ritchie's \"lengthy description of Niagara\"4 pp. AL.","Death of Maria Wright; care of Margaret's children; need for more servants; Robert at Hot Springs; news about friends and family; death of Dr. Canston; Cora in Boston; \"Ellen Key's book 'Bread for my children'\"; 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Christening of Margaret's baby; preparations \"to sumon the members of the family to Church\"; the baby's wardrobe; Margaret's desire that the baby go to Charlotte if anything should happen to her. 4 pp. ALS.","Greetings for the new year; thanks for the children's Christmas presents; reception of holiday visitors; comment on the lovely dressed and jewelry worn by some ladies; request that Charlotte be godmother to Margaret's son; death of Randall Heymen; greetings to friends and relatives. 4 pp. ALS.","Return from Brandon with several members of the family; christening of Margaret's son; congradulations to Mrs. Williams; poor health of Isabella Ritchie; note included from Anne Elize to Charlotte. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Charlotte's poor health and need to be treated in New York by Dr. Sims; Jenny's desire to accompany Charlotte to New York; \"death of Mary Frances little Bessie, who died with scarlett fever\"; nurse for Mr. Wards children; entertainment in Baltimore while visiting the Gittings; mention of numerous friends; description of an elaborate wedding. 6 pp. AL.","Purchases for Mrs. Ritchie and thier shipment to her in a trunk; delight of eating current jelly with mutton; materials for dresses and bonnets; health of the Stone family; news about friends and relatives; box of dry goods sent to Richmond. 4 pp. ALS.","Arrangements for a visit of a friend with Charlotte's family; no news from Brandon; printed accounts of the war; early baloon ascention near Washington; mention of Butler and Beauregard; death of Mr. McLean. 4 pp. AL.","Scope and Contents","\"the bustle of rolling waggons and passing soldiery\"; \"anticipation attack upon Alexandria\"; mention of General Beauregard; Dr. Stone's attendance to wounded soldiers; \"feeling of emnity to all Southerners\"; Margaret's cautiousness about expressing her true feelings about the war; William Ritchie's return to Richmond while Cora remained in Paris; friends killed in battle; \"talk of confiscating property\"; destructiion of Richmond's elite black horse company. 8 pp. AL.","Scope and Contents","Visit with Virginia Smith; death of Mrs. Crome[?]; bowl of dahlias; concern for \"poor Erskine\" and willingness to write his mother; \"grand display of military\" and comments by \"foreigners attached to the staff\"; dinner with a cavaltry officer; \"female spies in Balt as well as in Washington\"; sale of some beautiful lace; \"no fear of war in our midst\"; marriage of Cynthia Tucker to Dr. Coleman of Williamsburg. 4pp. AL.","Scope and Contents","Directions about sending letters; \"possibility of communicating with our Va friends\"; troop movements; identification of Margaret as Dr. Stone's wife; meeting with Eliza Bell; \"bombardment of Charleston\"; state of an old house once owned by the Ritchies; sale of property. 5 pp. AL.","Scope and Contents","\"Movements of the Braton party\"; expected visit of Isabella harrison's daughter; treatment of general Presport's child who has epileptic fits; petitions for amnesty by Virginians; purchase of \"Cameron\" for the coopers; mention of Mrs. John Mason, Major Silsey [?], Wm. Harrison, and Col. Rutherfoord; acquisition of a new leg for Ran harrison. 4 pp. AL.","Scope and Contents","Letter requesting aid for \"a noble young Confed, thrown upon the community of New Orleans\"; help from the State Dept. in regard to Mr. mason's farm; \"petition for Mr. Dan's release\"; mention of Mrs. Coleman; love to members of the family. 2 pp. AL.","Scope and Contents","Visit from Wm. Cross; memories of Anne Eliza; opportunity to meet General Lee, \"the greatest man living\"; description of the General and the impression he made on the Stone children; death of Mrs. Riley; William Ritchie's stay with the Stones; Palmer's \"magnificent music\"; \"violent speeches...in consequence of the President's veto\". 4 pp. ALS.","Sale of a house in Presott's Square; problems encountered with the sale due to Robert Ritchie's death and possible will; need to present the legal problems about the house in court; news about members of the famil; relative [perhaps John Gittings] being names president of a bank; foot operation with a local anasthetic; William's desire to have Robert's winter cloak. 6 pp. AL.","Scope and Contents","\"Justice to those, who have suffered so much from the war\"; difficulty of some members of the family to pay thier portion of a debt; inheritence from Thomas Ritchie's will; unjust \"repay[ment] [of] a debt that has already been cancelled\". 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Payment of an \"infamous debt\" and the efforts made by the Stone's to pay William's share of that debt out of thier own stock; financial arrangements made with John Gittings; family news; mention of numerous friends at the Cape; celebration of Ritchie's birthday at an ice cream parlor; Dr. Andrews as a \"most unhappy person about the state of the country\". 5 pp. AL.","Scope and Contents","Advice given by Dr. Miller in regard to the effect of some pills; considerable illness at Brandon; visit with Mrs. Prickett; news about various friends; death of Dr. Olds; Family news; \"superb peaches on our trees\"","Scope and Contents","Jenny's visit to Dr. Shelden in Norfolk; travel arrangements to Washington and the Baths; Mr. Gittings' poor health; family news; effect of poor crops on Eliza's finances; threat of typhoid fever; \"arrival of Mrs. Jackson with 34 pieces of luggage\" filled with \"every convievable...piece of finery\"; presents given by Mrs. Jackson. 8 pp. Al.","Scope and Contents","Belle's health; Margaret's unhappiness over not being able to visit Brandon in the Spring; possiblity of sending Eliza to Brandon \"to see her friends\"; Mrs. Tiffany's indignation in regard to \"the braclet story\"; \"account of the Bishop's courtship and marriage\"; bouquetto mrs. Cummins; good weather for \"Anne's Boston trip\"; delicious sausage from Charlotte. 4 pp. AL.","Plans of several friends to make an unexpected visit to the Harrison's home; mention of Ann Johnson, Maria Gwathney, Kate Gamble, Julia Watson, Bernard Carter, Mrs. Orgain; health of members of the Ritchie family. 1 p. ALS.","Shipment of a trunk to Mrs. Ritchie; contents of the trunk; payment of bills; money to Belle for a dress; visit with Annie; love to friends ans family. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Health of thier mother; Robert's visit with Jeff Davis; visit with various friends and acquaintances; mention of Maj. French as \"a defaulter to the Government\". 2 pp. ALS.","Regret that Isabella did not spend the Fall with Margaret and her family; support for an orphan's home; Charlotte's health; Addie Douglas' attack of pleurisy; nonarrival of Annie's china; clerical matter that appeared in the paper; mention of Bishop Meade; love to members of the family; recipe for tarragon. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Letters from White Sulpher Springs; Isabella Ritchie's request that Margaret \"attend to her commission\" about a ring; payment of several bills for Isabella; purchase of lettuce [?] soap; desire that Charlotte visit Margaret; present \"dullness of Washington'; news about friends and relatives. 4 pp. AL.","Visit of Belle's daughter and Bob; damage to a trunk on the train; travel schedule of Belle and Bob; receipt of a letter from isabella. 2 pp. Al.","Scope and Contents","Illness in the Stone family; recipe for \"Green Tomato Pickle\"; rasperry plant for Charlotte; love to various relatives. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Correspondence to Richmond; precautions to take when writing; visit with Anne Eliz; loss of the Cross' home; Margaret as \"a manager of the Church Home\"; query about a lost chemise; news about Margaret's children. 4 pp. Al.","Visit from Jenny and Bella; George in Richmond and his failure to attend a wedding; borrowing table mats; purchase of a pair of gloves; love to members of the family. 4 pp. AL.","By Jane Southall [?] Stone, daughter of Margaret Ritchie Stone. Includes mention of a Mr. Campbell, \"third son of Lord Campbell, the late Lord Chief Justice of England,\" who visited brandon during Jane's stay. 26 pp. Ms. Diary.","Scope and Contents","Expression of Corcoran's pleasure over the use of \"the cane presented by Louis XVI to Genl. Washington\" 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Acknowledgement of receipt of wedding invitation for Margaret's daughter and George B. harrison; congratulations to the couple and \"sincere wishes for thier continued prosperity and happiness\". 1 p. ALS.","Desire to have the picture of Thomas Ritchie that hangs in the Tappahannock Court Room replaced with an oil painting of him; enveiling ceremony of the first picture; mention of Mr. Wright's kinship to the Ritchies through the Roane family lines. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Virginia;s plans to leave; Aunt Eliza's improved health. Included also is a letter from [Margaret R. Stone] to [?] re Annie Parker's letter; Anne Eliza's health; Catherine's excitement about going home; purchase of \"spice powder\"; \"nothing from the South, except the sickening accounts of the papers about that last [?] battle\" 4 pp. ALS.","2 pp. Ms. Poem.","Two letters by Ritchie, 1846 1852","Answer to message recieved from J. H. Pleasants; reasons for protesting the conditions of the duel; Ritchie's decision to appear despite his objections. 2 pp. Cy.","Kindness done to Thomas and William by thier father; reasons suggested for selling an old house; bills for repairs to some property; mention of the Baltimore Fair; excitement in Virginia over politics and an expected Democratic victory; bad weather for farming. 4 pp. ALS.","Letters by Robert Ruffin Ritchie to his father, brother and sisters, 1847-1862, and miscellaneous letters to and documents re Robert R. Ritchie, 1851-1866","Scope and Contents","Request for letters from the family and for the weekly Union; Robert's poor health; duties in a regimental hospital; quarters \"in the house of one Lombardo, a very intimate friend of Santa Anna\"; relations with other Army officers; peace negotiations by Mr. Trist; mention of General Scott. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Uncertainties of war\"; mention of General Brooke; medical inspection of 80 men and rejection of 9; need to justify the reasons for rejecting the 9; entertainment of some soldiers; reference to Robert as \"a son of old Tom's\"; mention of Col. Wilson; possibility of traveling to Vera Cruz or New Orleans; questions about the family. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Coffee as an essential in the daily life of a soldier; Robert's duties while on march; robert's encounter with Mexican cavalry; description of an area surrounding Cuernavaca; position as \"Medical Director to the brigade\"; query about a possible peace settlement and mention of Mr. Trist; desire to remain with the Army, but not in Mexico with inactive troops. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Witness in the court of Inquiry into the conduct of Col. Borham\"; troop movements around Cuernavaca; organization of a temperance society to help curb disease \"attributable to the too free use of Mexican spirits\"; exploration of a large cave and reference to Madame Calderon [?] who wrote about it; experiences upon taking a wrong turn into the mountains; Robert's financial staus; Army appointments. 6 pp. ALS.","Plans for trip to Washington; willingness to attend to several matters for Belle; attempt to see Mrs. Orgain; comment on the rainy weather; William Harrison at Ampthill. 2 pp. ALS.","Anne Eliza's health. 1 p. ANS.","Scope and Contents","Visit from Mr. Branch; sale of wheat; low on flour; Mr. Harrison's depressed state; \"day at Westover and another with Dr. Selden\"; weather around Brandon; concern about his father Thomas Ritchie and suggested tombstone inscription \"He loboured day and night to save us from dissolution and divil war\"; greeting to Dr. Stone. 3 pp. ALS.","Refreshing return to the country; dinner with Dr. Osborne; health of Mrs. Ball and her baby; sale of wheat; return of the Orgains; thank you to Margaret; Robert's decision not to leave Brandon; pencilled list on envelope. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Care of a patient and a ride in \"a cold drenching rain\"; goods delivered for Mrs. Orsborne and the servants; letter to Mr. Milson; suggestion about sending letters; request for fruit; trouble with the drew on the ferry; fever in the area; Dr. Marks' health; dining at Claremont [?]; effect on the rains on the wheat; trip to White Sulphur by Mrs. Osborne and the Orgains; butter from Mr. Ball. 2 pp. ALS.","Number of sick patients; danger at Old Point; return of the Orgains; Osbornes to White Sulphur; present from William Cross; love to the family. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Weather in Richmond; \"arrangements...to take charge of Mrs.Micke [?] as far as Brandon\"; need for \"Charlotte to be very prudent in regard to the talk\"...she had with Robert; talk with William and Cora Ritchie. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"obstinate form of dysentary amongst the servants\"; improvement in the weather; arrangements about preserves; mention of Capt. Davis; recovering all the current jelly; letter from a woman that Robert is quite serious about and his inability to \"fathom the working of the female heart\".","Poor health of the Osbornes; letter to Cora Ritchie's sister; acceptability of Mr. Murdaugh as the local minister; sale of wheat; dinner with Crenshaw; love to members of the family. 2 pp. ALS.","Extended stay in Richmond because of ill health; William in Tennessee; inclement weather; purchase of seed wheat; good corn crop expected; painting the house; securing someone to plant the wheat; health of the old Colonel; mention of Mr. Murdaugh and Ben's wife. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Finances in regard to rent from a house; William's \"parting with the old Enquirer\"; sickness in the area; repairs being done to the house; sale of wheat; \"braking up a few retail whiskey shops\"; brief encounter with Randolph Harrison. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Letter from Brockwell [?] in regard to Mr. Bishop; eviction of the Brockwells; question of whether or not to pay Brockwell and wage; \"survey of farming operations\" at Brandon with William Ritchie; need to be more direct when giving orders to the plantation's overseers; foraging by Capt. Whiting for General Magruder's army. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Robert being \"stunned at late disasters\"; \"effect of giving up Norfolk and James River\"; prediction of Richmond's eventual fall; troops near Petersburg; brief summary of deliberations in regard to Brandon; burning of the wharves; sale of Robert's horse; key for Belle's watch; mention of the Monitor. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Desire of all the servants to stay at Brandon; fate of Richmond; Robert's schemes to save the city by either \"a series of obstructions\" or an Englishman who leveled a hill scientifically; travel on the river; desire to secure the services of Mr. Hammondsl \"Capt. John Rogers proclamation to the ladies  gentlemen on James River\". 3 pp. ALS.","Regret that the Tylers cannot accept a dinner invitation to Brandon. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Answer to Ritchie's letter by \"the Superintendent of Negro Affairs or York County\"; inquiry about property \"leased by Govnt to thirty negroes\"; decision that the property \"cannot be given up to the original owner until the expiration of the term of lease\". 2 pp. ALS.","The leasing of ten acres of land belonging to Indian Fields Farm [once owned by Robert R. Ritchie] Witnessed by Jonas Gilderlen. 2 pp. Doc.Cy.","Scope and Contents","that Robert R. Ritchie took \"the Oath prescribed by the President...in his Proclamation of May 29th, 1965\". 1 p. DocS.","Scope and Contents","[i.e. McCandlish] on Indian Fields Farm as a result of \"'An act for the collection of direct taxes in insurrectionary districts'...approved June 7, 1862\". Included also is a note from Tho. P. McCandlish attesting that the \"land...referred to, is the property of Dr. Ro. R. Ritchie\". 2 pp. DocS.","Bonds secured by Robert Ritchie to purchase Indian Fields; collection of Money on these bonds; need to have a reliable tenant on the property; suggested release of Capt. Wilder in favor of General Howard. 1 p. ALS.","5 pieces.","Scope and Contents","Letters to his mother, his brother and sisters, 1846-1869  undated, and miscellaneous letters to WFR and material concerning him and his wife, Anna Cora Mowatt Ritchie, 1851-1938  undated","Death of Mr. John H. Pleasants [killed by Thomas Ritchie, Jr. in a duel]; details of his funeral; dinner at Mr. Green's; possibility of legal prosecution; bad weather; letter from Charlotte through Miss Julia Johns. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Purchase of a harness; \"discussion of the candidates for the Convention\"; \"fear that, if California  is admitted, Georgia and South Carolina will go off\"; \"The New Mexico territorial bill; mention of Judge Bayly; visit with the W.B. Harrison family; Tom's Ritchie health; notes included about a medicinal prescription and body measurments as needed for dressmaking. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Description of William's wife Cora and \"how happy she will be to know\" Isabella; Cora's father as \"the leading merchant in furnishing vessels for the famous Miranda Expedition to South America\"; mention of President Jefferson and Secretary Madison; message from Charlotte to Cora; greetings from Tom Ritchie and love to the family. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Health of Thomas Ritchie; present to Isabella of \"Cora's Autobiography\"; \"the very brilliant success of the book\"; parts of a letter from Cora about her pleasure with the book; references to William and Thomas Ritchie in the text; no news of interest  politically in Richmond and Washington. 4 pp. ALS.","Health of Thomas Ritchie; Dr. Davis' opinion on a cure for Thomas [Ritchie, Jr.?]; cook Emanuel engaged for a month; purchase of three bedsteads and other pieces of furniture; letter from Cora; offer to have Isabell's brother live with William. 3 pp. ALS.","Reciept of a letter from the sister; greetings to the sister from Foushee's wife, Cora; health of Isabella Ritchie; letters recieved from Wm. Cross and Wm. Foushee, and Mr. Lippincott; tribute to Thomas Ritchie from Mr. Richards; Coar's health; greetings to members of the Ritchie family. 4 pp. ALS.","Receipt of Isabella's letters and maple sugar cakes; Foushee's New York trip; President Pierce at Fauquier Springs; visitors at Mr. Smyth's house; family reunion; brother George at the Cottage; peaches and pears from Brandon. 4 pp. ALS.","Isabella's account in the Farmers' Bank of Virginia; payment of a bill; package due to arrive from New York; invitation to the Wickhems' wedding; Sister Bella's financial matters; health of various family friends; George Ritchie's arrival in New York. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Receipt of Isabella's letters and enclosed cards from Cora; return of a \"duelling party\" and appearance of the settlement in the paper; health of several family friends; visit to Richard's home \"Riverside\"; concersation with Mrs. Henry [?] Gibson. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Visit of Bella and Isabella to Brandon; search for the \"Miranda\"; purchase of several items at a store in New York; china for Anne Eliza; death of Charles Ogden; stay at W.C.E. Thompson's in New York; proposed journey home through Philadelphia  Washington.","Isabella's stay at Salt Sulphur Springs; ignorance of friends being in New York on thier honeymoon; excursion to the mountains; trip \"through the lovely valley of Wyoming, the Deleware Water Gap...visiting coal mines  travelling on the 'gravity railroads'\"; visit to Richmond of the Prince of Wales. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Detailed description of William's journey to Washington; company of Mrs. Hume aboard the \"Eliza Hancox\"; talk with the Captain about steamboats; reference to a book [?] the \"death of Lincoln\"; mention of several friends and acquaintances. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Entertaining company at Brandon; gift from Tucker of terrapins and fresh pike; problems with William's knee and the need for his \"leg...to be put into harness\"; \"wonders of the microscope at the Army Museum\"; pleasant ways William is passing away the time at Stones; talk by Dr. Rudder; news about various friends. 4 pp. ALS.","Illness of William's wife Cora; visit of Mr. Everett to Brandon; mention of Consul James; Belle Harrison's expected visit; \"Carter lee's lecture on 'Laughter'\"; legislative question before Congress. 4 pp. ALS.","Arrangements made at the Powhatan  House in Richmond; disease in the city's suburbs; news about various friends; to church with the Rutherfoord family; message to Mragaret from Captain Randolph. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Visit from Charlotte and Jenny; reports about Brandon; reference to \"a sweet creature of fine talents\" [perhaps a reference to Anna Cora Ogden Mowatt]; note about Heilbrook [?] 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Order recieved in the morning; invitation to visit Richmond; breakfast prepared by Mathilda; reciept of letter from Bella; no news from Mr. Cross; Evans' victory; renting of \"the Cottage\" to Mr. Daingerfield. 2 pp. ALS.","Advocation of Thomas Ritchie for Governor. Included also is a note from WFR to his father re smith's letter. 2 pp. ALS.","Shipment of a book and Wynne's desire to be informed of its safe arrival to William. Included is a pencilled note that the mentioned book was given to the College of William and Mary by Margaret Ritchie harrison Cocke. 2 pp. ALS.","Readmission of the South into the Union; Foushee's investment in enslaved persons and financial loss due to emancipation; effect of the war on Brandon; Foushee's desire to acquire a government position in Washington or Virginia; influence of Thomas Ritchie in Presidential politics; rights of the South in the coming presidential election; \"Johnson's Veto of the Joint Resolution\"; possibility of another Civil War; \"nomination of Seymour and Blair\"; right of Black population to vote. 4 pp. ALS.","Inscription on the church chalice; \"Brandon Church, Presented by Wm Foushee and Anna Cora Ritchie. January 1857.\" 1 p TLS.","Mrs. Mowatt and her appearance in a play as Desdemona ; mention too of her engagement to William F. Ritchie, editior of the Richmond Enquirer. 1 p. NC1.","Scope and Contents","Possibility of not meeting for two years; death of Dr. Graves; prospects of George's vessel being sent to Cuba or California; romance between \"Sister Anne Eliza and Mr. Cross\"; Mobile as \"one of the healthiest cities in the union\"; naval blockade of Round Island; mention of the vessels \"Water Witch\", \"Flint\", \"Albany\", and \"Germantown\". 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Desire to recieve more letters while aboard the \"Wolcott\"; weddings withing the family; fond memories of Brandon, especially at Christmas; mention of William Allen and Major Selden; life on the \"Wolcott\"; health of Thomas Ritchie; greetings to be given various friends and relatives; possibility that the Sec. of the Treasury might reccoment the Congress the abolishment of the Navy. 4 pp. ALS.","Descriptions of the contents of several boxes with notations as to which family member or friend recieves what item. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Desire for news from home; George's demanding duties as Purser of two ships; U.S. steamers in the Far East; shipment of 2 boxes to the family via Adams and Co. Express and Capt. John Glasson; reference to \"his Celestial majesty in his own Capitol Pekin\"; and to Commondore Perry; mention of the following vessels: \"Susquehana\", \"Southhampton\", \"Hancock\", \"Cooper\", \"Kennedy\"; \"Powhatan\", \"Vincennes\", \"Porpoise\", \"Lexington\", \"Mississippi\", and \"Macedonia\". 4 pp. ALS.","Sadness felt in parting from the family again; account of his travel schedule; mention of John Armistead; dinner at Willow Hill with Col. McCandlish and friends; accident with his horse and buggy; love to members of the family. 4 pp. ALS.","Paying off the crew at the Navy Yard; extensive use of silver to pay the crew; death of Mr. Millson's sister; wedding of Lt. Thornburn and Miss Reed; party at Com. Dornins; present of a dog to a doctor. 3 pp. ALS.","Amount of money in Mrs. Ritchie's checking account; claim with Mr. Bagby; George's voyage to Panama; sale of corn at Lower and Upper Brandon; sale of George's horse. 3 pp. ALS.","Signed by James Evans, high priest, John Dove, secretary, and George Ritchie. 1 p. DocS.","Scope and Contents","pleasure of recieving mail from home; mention of the English man of war \"Amethyst\"; unexpected overnight guests aboard the \"St. Marys\"; manuevers in the Gulf of California; the seemingly \"tremendous mania for matrimony in the United States\"; greetings to the Ritchie family. 2 pp. ALS.","Description of a ball; praise given Thomas Ritchie; visit with President Polk and his wife; party at the Blairs and several other places; invitation to go home with the Daingerfields. 4 pp. ALS.","Effect of weather on river navigation; proposed visits by Mrs. Ritchie and Isabella Harrison; George Byrd's wedding; Charlotte's camel's hair shawl; rumors about Mr. Carter's health and his marriage; news about various friends and family members; christening of Margaret Ritchie Stone's baby. 6 pp. ALS.","1 p. Ms.","Anne's health; birth of Anne's daughter; return home of Aunt Phoebe; Mary's inability to care for Anne's baby unless her own child and nurse could be present; Sister Bella as a replacement for Mary; Issie's wedding; visitors and thier comments about the baby; love to various friends and relatives. 10 pp. ALS.","Letter to Jenny Stone; health of Jenny Ritchie; death of Mrs. Tendall; opera performance; family news; love to various friends. 4 pp. ALS. incomplete.","Invitiation for Charlotte to join other members of the Ritchie family at the Cross' home. 4 pp. AL.","Charlotte's health; illness in Margaret's family; invitation to visit Anne Eliza; comment on the weather; news about William and Cora Ritchie in Richmond; love to various members of the family. 4 pp. ALS.","Pleasure from Charlotte's visit; Isabella Harrison's eye; family news; arrangements for Addie Smyth's wedding; love to various people. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Isabella's check for $600; health of Isabella Harrison; sleeping arrangements for visiting friends and family; difficulty in accomodating \"Cora and her party\"; financial transaction with Mr. Green; mention of numerous friends. 6 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Trip to New York; summer plans to travel to Boston; loost shawl; purchase of two corsets; trips to market for flowers and fruit; greeting to various friends; purchase of evergreens and English firs; christening of Louisa Adams' son; Gus Nicholson \"to sea for two years\"; cut thumb; news about George harrison. 6 pp. ALS.","Why Anne has not written; expected visit from Belle; news about various friends and relatives; marriage of Harriet Heileman; trip to Ashburton. 3 pp. ALS.","Thank you for Charlotte's letter and recipe; 4th of July celebration and fireworks; Robert's health; Aunt Eleanor's trip to the Springs; news about various friends; Charlotte's trip to New York; money for corsets and evergreens; love to members of the family. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Plans to visit Broadneck \"to see the bride and Groom\"; present of a new writing desk; love to members of the family. Included also is a letter from Mary Green to Isabella re her depressed spirits and \"double bereavement\". 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Mary's embroidery frame as a birthday present to Isabella. Included also is a letter from Isabella F. Ritchie to Bella re the letter she wrote for Mary and a request for a pair of her drawers. 1 p. AL.","(N.B. Because of the use of nicknames, it is possible not all the letters addressed to Jennie in this folder were intended for Virginia Ritchie, daughter of Thomas and Isabella F. Ritchie.)","Scope and Contents","Accident on the road; trip to Niagara and possibility of meeting Charlotte there; rainy weather; experience with gas at the dentist's; appointment with Dr. McFarlan; comment on Cousin Belle's \"habit of fainting\"; dinner with Aunt Mary; love to the relatives. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Travel schedule; health of some measles patients; thanks for some flowers; \"unhappiness about poor Minnie\". 2 pp. ALS.","Expression of sympathy; Joe's fever and his favorable improvement; love to members of the family. 3 pp. ALS.","Intended marriage to Miss Martha C. Southhall; building of the new rectory in So. Boston; love to Mrs. Harrison, Major  Mrs. Page. 2 pp. ALS.","Bequeathing a likeness of Anna Cora [(Ogden) Mowatt] Ritchie to \"Julia G. Smythe's daughter Eugenie.\" 1 p. Doc. Cy","Scope and Contents","\"Universal rushing after Xmas presents\"; Charlotte's desire to shop alone without Carter's company; details of a concert; visit with the Orgains; Wickham's wedding; Carter's feeling of being \"rather in the way\" around the Gittings' home; mention of George Byrd and Mrs. George Williams; spending Christmas Eve around a fireplace \"over hauling presents as they come in\". 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Belle's health; death of Agnes sixteen years ago; account of close friends and relatives who died in October; sadness over \"all those long lonely evenings\". 2 pp. AL.","Death of Mildred's father; Agnes' death 19 years ago; appretiation of kindnesses done by V; the passing of Fitzhugh; love to a number of people. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Visit of Daniel Webster to Richmond and a dinner given by the Whigs; drive around the city with Mrs. Webster and Miss Seaton; details of a wedding; picnic at Ritchie's farm; news about various friends and acquaintances; \"account of the Victory of Cerro Gordo\". 4 pp. ALS.","Letter recieved from Charlotte; Mr. Gittings' health; Carter's health and the kind attention given him by Charlotte; inquiries about Isabella Harrison and Brandon; problems encountered during the harvest; desire to visit Brandon. 2 pp. ALS.","Matter of a lace shawl; Robert Ritchie's visit to Indian Fields Farm; declining a trip to the Springs; mention of numerous friends; stay at Brandon. 4 pp. AL.","Scope and Contents","\"Necessary caution\" used when writing; comment on those who have died in the war; family news; \"arms...sought in Europe\"; \"visit from General L's daughters Annie and Agnes\"; role of women during the war; receipt of a letter from \"one of our heroes at Manassad\"; mention of Sherman; \"Death of 400 of our noble souls\" 4 pp. AL. Letter probably to Charlotte Gittings and Margaret Stone.","Scope and Contents","Desire that Charlotte come to Brandon; \"William to the Wars\"; shipment of novels; gift for Dr. Dean; \"Bella  Bobs letters written in cypher\"; efforts to locate George in Washington; visit from Mr. Corcoran; death of Mrs. Warrington. 4 pp. incomplete. AL.","Reflections on God and the meaning of life; hope that Jeff will seek enlightenment through God and the Bible. 4 pp. ALS.","Dr. Sayre at medical convention in New Orleans but assurance that he will write Mr. Ritchie upon his return; questions about Bellevue Hospital to be answered by Dr. Yale. 1 p. AL.","Accomodations at Bellevue Hospital for Mr. Ritchie as arranged by Dr. Sayre; Dr. Sayre's arrival in New York from New Orleans; suggestion that Mr. Ritchies delay his trip until Dr. Sayre's return. 3 pp. ALS.","2 pp. TL.","Scope and Contents","\"History of the Westover alms basin\"; mention of Mr. Bird of New York, Col. Byrd, Sarah Braine. 2 pp. ALS.","1 p. LS.","Scope and Contents","\"The Wayside Spring in Alabama\" by Charles Mackay. 1 p. NC1.","Reprinted from American Historical Magazine, Nashville, Tenn., Oct. 1896. 36 pp. Pamphlet.","6 pieces","1 piece","Scope and Contents","No. 15 of the \"Plain Words\" series. 8 pp.","1 p.","A dirge on the Civil War. 1 p.","Thomas Ritchies professional papers are chiefly letters to him as editor of the Washington Union, the official organ of the Democratic party (the entire collections contains only a few letters by him).The letters cover all the political topics of the day; extension of slavery, Texas, the Mexican War (militarily and politically), internal improvements, Wilmot Proviso, oregon territory, Whig and Democratic politics, transcontunental railroad, Baltimore convention, Nashville convention, Presidential elections of 1844 and 1848, and contain references to Daniel Webster, Henry Clay, John C. Calhoun, Zachary Taylor, Winfield Scott, Martin Van Buren, James K. Polk, Thomas Hart Benton, and Lewis Cass. A few relate to South American affairs, and Ritchie's business papers as a printer are also included. The letters cover a wide geographical range (a number, however, are written from Virginia) and often reflect local political conditions and the opinions of the average citizen. Among the correspondents are: R.M.T. Hunter, Ambrose Dudley Mann, W.D. Wallach, S. Basset French, and Andrew Stevenson.","4 pp. Ms.","4 pp. Ms.","Limitation of the government's powers; clarification of the Constitution; powers of the President; patronage vs. the public interest; election of the President. 2 pp. Cy","Scope and Contents","Miseries suffered by Carter during a period of confinement; comments on news contained in Ritchie's last letter; mention of a belief in \"predestinarianism\"; pleasure of Mrs. Fitzhugh's company; use of a number of French phrases by Carter; joke about a toast to Jackson. 4 pp. ALS.","Present of \"a specimen of stewed trufles. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","A confidential letter in which Brockenbrough states what he conceives to be the true feeling of the people in certain lower Virginia counties toward Van Buren; the Democratic party with not be united behind him and unless he should not \"advocate unhesitatingly the annex of texas his vote will be nothing\"; these sentiments were more confirmed at the meeting of the district convention of which Brockenbrough was the chairman. 1 p. ALS.","Belief that Van Buren will be defeated in the election and that another candidate would run stronger; rumor that many will not even vote if Van Buren runs. 2 pp.","Scope and Contents","Hoge's nomination as an Elector by the Democratic Convention; recent local defeats for Democrats in Virginia elections; appeal of Martin Van Buren as the Presidential candidate; consideration of the main political parties, namely the Democratic, Whig, and \"floating parties\". 3 pp. ALS.","Election results and speculation on the causes of disaster; Van Buren considered as a liability in the election; the legality of 40 Whig votes; Texas annexation and Clay's stand against it. 2 pp. ALS","Scope and Contents","Democratic Party of Virginia's selection of candidate for the U.S. Presidency; Van Buren and the Texas question and his loss of Virginia votes; the need for a candidate the \"reverse of Mr. Clay\"; pledges himself to vote for the Texas man at the Baltimore Convention. 3 pp. ALS.","Texas question; Virginia's vote for the coming Presidential election; Van Buren's candidacy; Republican and Democratic politics. 3 pp. ALS.","Texas annexation; Presidential candidacy of Tyler. Clay, and Van Buren; sectional strife at Baltimore Convention; Edmunds' resignation as Assistant Elector in his district. 6 pp. ALS.","Texas annexation; Tyler's Presidency; Candidates for the office of the presidency. 2 pp. ALS.","Tyler's Presidency and anti-Tyler feeling among some citizens. 1 p. ALS.","Invitation to dinner with the Richmond Cadet Corps. 1 p. ALS","Scope and Contents","Invitation to dinner celebrating the anniversery of the Declaration of Independence by the \"democratic citizens of the district of Columbia\" 2 pp. LS.","Gift of a book. 1 p. ALS.","Compliments to Ritchie and Mr. Polk; request for 50 copies of an article on Gen. Jackson. 2 pp. ALS.","Establishment of the Union newspaper and questions regarding its size, type, and paper quality; Democrats in Western cities and their reaction to Ritchie as editor of the Union. 3 pp. ALS.","Thanks to Ritchie for his letter which Everett received through the State Department; memorandum from [W.J?] of interest to Everett; Everett honored that Ritchie proposes to send communications for the paper. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Elmore's appointment to England and his reasons for declining the position; expression of a \"deep and settled hostility\" to the tariff system in Elmore's state and some other adjoining states. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Appraisal of the value of the Globe office and \"the grounds and buildings used for conducting the business of that office\". 1 p. ALS.","Purchase of an estate in New Jersey with a description of its location and condition; resignation as a Consul with the government; possibility of accepting a professorship with the College of South Carolina.","Letter for Green or Ritchie; lengthy discussion of the victory of [S.F.] Leake, elected to the Congress from Virginia; mention of Gordon and Hynes; thanks to Selden from Col. Robert Taylor. 4 pp. ALS.","A memorandum of promotions and appointments in the Army; General Order No. 9 mentioned; publication in the Union of future official memoranda. 1 p. ALS.","Report on the health of a mutual friend. 2 pp. ALS.","Ritchie's new position in Washington and the reaction in general of people in Richmond; Ludlam's request that his new title be announced at Ritchie's earliest convenience. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Views on the topic of \"Presidential Succession\"; Presidential appointments; Texas annexation; Union editorial on President Polk. 3 pp. AL.","Letter of introduction presenting William Flinn, past editor of the Pittsburgh daily Aurora. 1 p. ALS.","Recommendation of Professor Aimes as a regular correspondant in New York for Ritchie's paper. 2 pp. ALS.","Invitation to attend a Farmers' Club meeting. 1 p. ALS.","The Union newspaper as an organ of the Democratic party and the desire by Petrikin that the paper publish only correct information on matters of government and Democratic principles; Calvin Blythe of Pennsylvania is cited as a Democrat unworthy of being written about in the Union, especially when other Democrats like W.H. Roane of Virginia are well known for their integrity and party loyalty. 3 pp. L.","Request by the clerk of the House of Representatives that Thomas Ritchie be permitted to take books from the Library of Congress. 1 p. ALS.","Letter by one of the fathers of the Republican Party is forwarded to Ritchie [not enclosed with letter]; the Union newspaper is complimented; Ritchie is assured of a vote in his bid for Preinter of the Congress. 1 p. ALS.","Annexation of Texas; abolitionists; tariffs; banking. 2 pp. ALS.","Suggestions for the suppression of the trade of enslaved persons and recolonization of Black persons in Africa. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Sketches of Congress\" and the appearance of these articles in the Union. 2 pp. ALS.","Unity of the Democratic Party in Pennsylvania; election by the Pa. legislature of General Cameron as U.S. Senator over Judge Woodard. 2 pp. ALS.","Letter for the Secretary of the Army which solicits an appointment for a friend; death of a mutual friend and the grief of his sister; meeting of a state convention to nominate a candidate for Governor; strength of the Whigs in Georgia. 3 pp. ALS.","List of subscribers to the Union; Texas and the Whigs; personal differences between Mr. Wise and Mr. Polk; popularity of the Union. 4 pp. ALS.","Request for a change of subscription from the Enquirer to the Union. 1 p. ALS.","Report on the District of Clatsop [?] in Oregon describing the land, population, industry, and climate. 2 pp. ALS.","State of the foreign carrying trade; abuses existing in the important of merchandise. 8 pp. ALS.","Copy of an article for publication in the Union; Whigs retaining positions in the Administration. 3 pp. ALS.","Reorganization of America's Consular establishment. 4 pp. ALS.","Description of the Oregon country, especially areas near the Columbia and Willamette rivers; Ford elaborates on the fertility of the soil, navigation of rivers, variations in climate, and beautiful scenery. 3 pp. ALS.","His address which was well recieved by the liberal Whigs; the great difficulty which will have to be met at the next Congress where everything will depend on the course the President [Polk] takes. [Illegible handwriting and a system of short hand which drops vowels make reading difficult. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","The Atlas as being \"hostile to President Polk\"; mention of Van Buren; Ritchie's role in helping to settle the Texas Question. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Removal of Major Wm. B. Lewis\" from office by Preisdent Polk. 3 pp. AL.","Scope and Contents","President Polk's \"unnatural course\" towards his friends in Missouri. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","President's resolution passed Monday evening; discussion of the political makeup of the New York Council; Administration growing daily in strength; hopes that Polk will continue to \"cherish all the elements\" which elected him President; Ritchie's \"neighbor the 'U.S. Journal'\" as a \"very low press\". 4 pp. ALS.","Goodwin's dislike of a Mr. Rathkin [?]; \"denunciation [of} Mr. Polks administration as 'an appendix to John Tylers administration'\" article submitted in rebuttal to some of Rathkin's political beliefs. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Introduction of Jno. C. Haswell; discussion of the Richmond Enquirer as a \"standard of political orthodoxy\"; expression of pleasure that Ritchie was selected editor of the Union. 1 p. ALS.","Discussion of the president and his Administration. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Congratulations to Ritchie on his new position as editor of the Washington Union; recent lack of confidence expressed by the general public towards President Polk; mention of the tariff and \"compromise of the Oregon question\"; Harvey's desire to be reinstated in his job; mention of several people in congress from Missouri whom Ritchie may rely on. 4 pp. ALS.","Editorial in the Savannah Republican against Mr. McAllister, Democratic candidate for governor. 2 pp. ALS.","Calhoun as a candidate for the Presidency; Polk and the tariff; Texas question. 7 pp. ALS.","Article in a Baltimore paper about Polk and promises he made following his nomination by the Baltimore Convention; Tisestro's[?] dismissal from office by Mr. Walker. 3 pp. ALS.","Introduction of Thomas Ritchie to John H. Steele. 1 p. ALS.","Mutual friend \"Slam should receive a Presidential appointment; thinks Bancroft and March have been instrumental in prejudicing the President against him; suggests \"slam be appointed purser of the Navy;. comparison of Tyler's and Polk's Administrations. 4 pp. ALS.","War with Mexico; interests of England and France in Mexico; U.S. strategy if war is declared. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Support for the Union; J. L. O'Sullivan's dislike of President Polk; Van Buren and the \"Southern Democracy\".  2 pp. ALS.","Wilson's unemployment and desire to have an advertisement inserted in Richie's paper.","Introduction of Col. Paul H. Hubbs, a merchant in New York. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Appointment of a commissioner from Virginia; \"Clay Whigs\" who were already appointed. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Reaction of the citizens of Montgomery to the incorrect news that Mexico had declared war on the United States; mustering of two volunteer companies, the \"Riflemen\" and the \"Blues\", and thier resolutions to defend the U.S.; the \"Riflemen's\" disapointment about not recieving a letter of recognition from the President for thier patriotic action; a copy of the \"Riflemen's\" resolutions enclosed which were also mailed to the President. 4 pp. ALS.","Gift of four Virginia hams. 1 p. ALS.","Reference to an article about Oregon in an English journal Bell's Life. 1 p. ALS.","Democratic Party in Mississippi; address of the last Democratic State Convention; Texas annexation; senatorial race between ex-Gov. McNutt and Gen. Foote; article about Gen. Same Houston and reference to a speech he made; boundary of the Rio Bravo. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Reaction to an editorial in the Union about the press in Ohio; politics in Ohio, 1840-1845; position of Whigs and conservative Democrats in Ohio's 1840 election; money power and the banks; Bartley Bank Bill of 1842-43; \"Softs vs. Hards\"; Texas annexation question; Rooster [?] Bank Bill; Democratic county convention in Ohio. 8 pp. ALS.","Articles against Ritchie and Polk by the editor of the Cincinnati Enquirer; influence of John Brough in Ohio politics; background of Hiram Robinson and his relation to John Brough. 3 pp. ALS.","Failure of the Union to publish any letters from Ohio Democrats; protection of civil and religious liberties; war with Mexico; Santa Anna and General Paredas mentioned; consitution of Texas; occupation of Oregon. 4 pp. AL.","Editor of the Mercury and his relation to Calhoun; Calhoun's support of Polk's Administration; reduction of the Tariff. 3 pp. ALS","Desire for more emphasis on European news; suggestion that the Union no longer reprint articles from English journals; Bernard as possible editor of foreign news for the Union. 3 pp. ALS.","Defense of Brent's father following an attack by the New York Express. 1 p. ALS.","Complaint of American seea captains that no U.S. agent resides at Bremerhaven; problem of protecting unemployed American seamen in Bremen; Shipping foreigners to the U.S. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Appointment of E. Warren as Consul for the port of Trieste and reasons for his probable rejection by the Senate; dissatisfaction with other appointments by President Polk; \"Hard Annexationists\" in Missouri; resistence to European encroachment; modification of the tarriff. 4 pp. L","Discussion of the tariff and slavery. 4 pp. ALS.","Warren's background; tariffs; interests of manufacturers. 2 pp. ALS.","March through Texas and impressions of the land; botanical interest in rare flowers and seeds; military forces encountered. 3 pp. ALS.","Tariff Issues. 3 pp. ALS.","Government contract for the delivery of Tobacco; Calhoun's probable return to the Senate; tariff adjustments; Oregon question. 3 pp. ALS","Salary increase for Cabell in his position as chief clerk in the Recorder's Bureau of the General Land Office. 3 pp. ALS","Vote of Texans for annexation, the Constitution, Governor, and Lt. Governor; affairs with Mexico; Indian attack; General Sam Houston's proposed visit to Austin. 3 pp. ALS.","Triumph of Whigs in Georgia elections; mention of John C. Calhoun 3 pp. ALS.","Hamilton's protection of U.S. citizens during the war between Uruguay and Argentina and request for payment of services from 31 Aug. 1838 to 31. Oct. 1845. Includes copy of certificate of Hamilton's sefices by Santiago Vasquez, Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Republic of Uruguay, and a copy of Hamilton's bill to the U.S. Government. 8 pp. ALS.","Modification of Tarriff Act of 1842; tariff meeting at the Exchange Hotel; position of Pennsylvania Democrats and Whigs towards the Tariff. 2 pp. ALS.","Correction of an article in the Union about the choice of a Democratic County Committee of Nantuckett. 1 p. ALS","Oregon; texas; tariff; iron interests in Pennsylvania; internal improvements. 3 pp. ALS","Murders by John Ross in 1839; present reign of terror over the Cherokees; petition to the President; appeal to Ritchie. 5 pp. ALS.","Forwarding letters to friends in England through the State Department.","Foreign appointment sought by THomas H. Holt. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Account of a storm at sea and the \"benefits arising from the observation of barometers\". 3 pp. ALS.","Bragg's displeasure with an article in the Union about his brother; description of the Bragg family and thier relation to the Democratic Party; circumstances leading to Lt. Bragg's court martial by General Scott. Communication prepared to counter the article in the Union. 3 pp. ALS.","British agitation over the corn laws and an article printed by the Times. 4 pp. ALS","Paper on the Hawaiian Islands by Dr. William Maxwell Wood. 2 pp. ALS.","An editorial position for Jarvis with the Union; writing assignments he would not accept; salary expectations; previous experience; political preferences. 3 pp. ALS","Detailed description of Austria's natural wealth, industry, and commerce for the benefit of planters and merchants in the United States. 4 pp. incomplete. L.","Congratulations to Ritchie on his confirmation as the Printer of Congress; mention of Polk's Administration. 2 pp. ALS.","Statement of the amount paid for printing and binding for the House of Representatives, 1823 to 1845, and a letter of explanation about the statement. 2pp. ALS.","Dissatisfaction with the Virginia state legislature; internal improvements along the James River; rail road connections; news of relative P.N. Barbour now in Texas. 3 pp. ALS","Ambrose Dudley Mann, Consul at Bremen, and his interest in Hungary. 2 pp. ALS.","Christmas greetings; letter for publication in the Union; trip to texas. 1 p. ALS.","English penitentiaries. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Oregon question; the \"Forty ninth party\" in Congress; tariff of 1842; war with Great Britain. 4 pp. AL.","Editorials in The Times about Oregon; Ritchie's election as a Printer to Congress. 3 pp. ALS.","Newspaper article connecting Ritchie to a speculation in cotton. 2 pp. ALS.","Mackenzie's desire for employment and his efforts to secure a position with the government. 3 pp. ALS.","Sale of land in Richmond County to Dr. Clopton. Enclosed is a deed for Ritchie's signature. 2 pp. ALS.","Costs of printing Congressional material.","Arbitration of the Oregon question. 2 pp. L.","Introduction of J. M. Moss and his information reguarding the Republic of Uraguay; the Monroe Doctrine; banking matters; subscription to the Union. 3 pp. ALS.","Letter in regard to an editorial for publication in the Union. Copy of the editorial is enclosed. 3 pp. ALS.","Heiss' resignation from his position with the Union. 1 p. ALS.","Negro suffrage and its effect on national politics. 4 pp. ALS.","Payment of subscription to the Union; political opinions of Calhoun, Clay, and Van Buren. 1 p. ALS.","Oregon Question. 3 pp. ALS.","Oregon question and relations with England; dipolomacy with Mexico. 3 pp. ALS.","Gillet's prospects in an election. 2 pp. ALS.","2 pp. Ms.","Scope and Contents","Naval school at Annapolis and an article addressed to \"The Editor of the Union\" from \"An old salt\" which supports the school. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Publication and marketing of a book; McConochie's property in Kentucky where he \"owns 350 acres of Land and between 20 and 40 negroes\". 1 p. ALS.","The Congressional printing done by Ritchie and Heiss, and John Niles' resolution proposing the price be reduced. Includes copy of a letter by John C. Rives to Heiss, 11 Feb. 1846, detailing the reasons for opposing Niles' resolution. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Complaint about irregular delivery of the Union; issues of Whiggery, Calhounism, and Mexico\". 3pp. ALS.","Relations with Mexico; settlement of disputes; board of commissioners to examine claims against Mexico; mexican reaction to American claims; drawbacks to a mixed commission of MExicans and Americans. 3 pp. AL.","Reference to a copy of a letter on printing and copy of a speech by C.B. Ficklin in Philadelphia. [copies not enclosed} 1 p. ALS.","Oregon question; campaign of 1844; Democrats in Congress; sectional interests vs. the Constitution; Polk's nomination at the Baltimore Convention; war with Mexico; lowered tariff; treasury system. 4 pp. ALS.","Tariff legislation and predicted vote by members of Congress. 1 p. ALS.","Telegraphing news from New York and New Jersey. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Speeches of Senators Cass and Benton on the Oregon Question\"; mention \"of the British title...to Oregon\"; \"Treaty with Russia\". 4 pp. ALS.","Comment on an editorial in the Union. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Probability that a bill cannot be passed which will give [Congressional] printing out by Contract\"; Cabinet members and friends in Congress who have failed to support Ritchie; continuance of the Union \"on a great scale of curtailments of expenses, and under the strictest economy\"; hope \"that the Union can be made profitable\". 3 pp. ALS.","Politics in Arkansas and need to prove that Mr. Folmore is an abolitionist. 1 p. AL.","Trade conducted in Singapore; effect of tariff laws on certain commodities. 2 pp. ALS.","Discharging Volunteers from the Army during the Mexican War. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Banking in New York; \"expansion of Paper money\"; \"consumption of foreign products\"; mention of the existing U.S. tariffs; \"mandate...that the Interest of the majority shall always be the Law of the Land\". 3 pp. AL.","Taxes collected for the Treasury from the Tariff of 1842; effect of the tariff system on the agricultural classes; mention of polk, Walker, and Dallas; problems faced by the british Government and the Bank of England. 3 pp. AL.","Democratic Party in Alabama; vacancy in the Senate; gubernatorial election. Enclosed also is one page of the Marion News detailing the results of a meeting of a Democratic committe in Centerville, Ala., after the resignation of William Yancey from the Senate. 3 pp. ALS  NC1.","War with Mexico; Florida war; character of volunteers in the Army; dissatisfaction with present orders and lack of aggressive movement into Mexico. 4 pp. ALS.","Abuses suffered by Army recruits; pardon to Army deserters; oath of revenge against cruel officers. 3 pp. ALS.","Tariff questions. 1 p. ALS.","The tariff philosophy of cometition; power of the people; tradition of freedom in America. 4 pp. incomplete. Al.","Desire for the Navy to be called into action against Mexico. 3 pp. ALS.","Spech of D. Webster in 1820; tariffs; politics in New York; views of Gov. Wright. Enclosed also is a small newspaper clipping about Gov. Wright. 6 pp. ALS  NC1.","Scope and Contents","Elliott's Financial problems; \"specie clause in the subtreasury bill\"; war with Mexico; expenses of the war. 2 pp. ALS.","Presentations to the National Institute at Washington from the French and British governments. Enclosed are three printed pages of correspondence about the presentations. 4 pp. ALS.","Major General Baron de Kalb's military leadership during the American Revolution and his family's petition to Congress for financial relief. 4 pp. ALS.","2 pp. AMs.","Articles in the Intelligence intended to disgrace the Indiana troops at Buena Vista; effect of these articles on the approaching elections in Indiana. 1 p. ALS.","1 p. NC1","NC1 1p.","War with Mexico. 1 p. incomplete. AL.","Receipt for payment of rent on a house in Washington, D.C. 1 p. ALS.","1 p.","Democratic party in Virginia 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","War with Mexico; \"public debt of Texas\"; customs revenue in Texas; payment of Texas bonds. 4 pp. incomplete. L.","Navy's role in the Mexican War. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Article for Ritchie's paper which \"attempts...to unmask the designs of the king of the French to restore Spanish America...to the Bourbon family\". 2 pp. ALS.","Denunciation of a fellow Democrat and his alleged inclinations toward federalism. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Tarriff Taxation\". 1 p. ALS.","Texas annexation and boundaey lines. 1 p. ALS","Boundaries of Texas; conditions of texas' admission to the U.S.; constitution of Texas. 1 p. ALS.","Article for inclusion in the Union [not with letter]; reference made of Major General [Winfield] Scott. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Communication enclosed for Mr. Ritchie. Communication is dated February 2 1847, Simeon hubbard, Norwich, Conn., to Mr. Thomas Ritchie re a theory of federal government; the Missouri Compromise; the Constitution. 5 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Expulsion of Ritchie from the Senate; \"offence against the Senate...with which [Ritchie's] reporter was charged\"; Senate's \"rejection...of the bill for the increase of the army\"; implication of withholding more men from the Army while the U.S. is at war with Mexico; mention of John C. Calhoun; dissatisfaction with Virginia's Congressional delegate. 3 pp. ALS.","Constitutional amendment affecting presidental caondidates; political asperations of Calhoun. 2 pp. ALS.","Rebuff to those who criticize Ritchie and the Administration. 2 pp. ALS.","4 pp.","Subscription to the Union; unpopularity of Calhoun. Includes AN. to William Wick. 2 pp. ALS.","Reference to an article enclosed for Ritchie's attention [article not with letter. 1 p. ALS.","Appeal for return to liberty, freedom of the press, true democracy, pure Whiggism of 1776. Includes ANS. from W.B. re obituary of Alfred Foster of Carlisle who died February 22. 4 pp. AL.","Ritchie's loss of privileges in the Senate; Calhoun's relations with the federal party and Polk's administration; senators from Florida mentioned. 3 pp. ALS.","Ritchie's loss of privileges in the Senate; War with Mexico; U.S. Bank; tariff of 1842; federalism 3 pp. ALS.","Restriction of Ritchie's privileges in the Senate; John C. Calhoun mentioned. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Introduction of S.T. and W.H. Seawell and a request that Ritchie use his influence to have them and their \"company of Dragoons\" recruited into the war agasint Mexico. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Introduction of S.T. Seawell and his desire to have his \"company of Dragoons\" accepted for service in the war against Mexico. 1 p. ALS","Sutherland's desire to serve in the Army and command his volunteer company in the war against Mexico. 3 pp. ALS","Scope and Contents","\"Freedom of the press\"; restriction of Ritchie's Senate privileges; appraisal of Calhoun and Polk; \"the Mexican war, the Sub-Treasury and Free Trade, will all yet triumph.\" 2 pp. AL. incomplete","News on the course of the Mexican War. 3 pp. ALS.","Introduction of Ware and his interest in an editorial position with a Southern Democratic paper. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Reference to a communication circulated by a Mr. Wentworth; comment on Mr. Wentworth's \"unscrupulous\" character. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","French's \"suffering with a nervous head ache\"; glorification of death and victory in the war with Mexico; French's preference to \"fall amid the rush of battle...then die in my bed  and have my name forgotten!\" 3 pp. ALS.","Financial arrangements concerning a Congressional appropriation. 1 p. ALS.","Problems encountered in the delivery of issues of the Union. 2 pp. ALS.","Reference to resolutions adopted in regard to the Mexican War; mention of John C. Calhoun; Senate's restrictions of Ritchie's privileges. Enclosed is a copy of those resolutions. 4 pp. ALS.","Reference to a letter of mutual interest. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Efforts...to misrepresent the policy of our government  to prejudice public opinion\"; course of the Mexican War; \"speech of Mr. Pendleton...on the subject of our differences with Mexico.\" 1 p. incomplete. AL.","Mexican War; tariff of 1846. 2 pp. ALS.","Restriction of Ritchie's and Heiss' privileges in the Senate. 2 pp. ALS.","Reference to an articles from the Utica Observer. 1 p. ALS.","Article submitted for Ritchie's attention [not enclosed] 2 pp. ALSgt;.","\"Extract from an editorial article in the Globe of May 13, 1843 on the theft of Treasury notes...\". 4 pp. ALS.","Request that earlier letters of endorsement be returned; notice that his company of volunteers for service in the Mexican War has been discharged. 1 p. ALS.","Politics in Iowa. 3 pp. ALS.","Taylor as a Democratic Presidential candidate; Whig influence over Taylor; mention of General Jackson and General Washington. 1 p. ALS.","Detailed description of the Battle of Cerro Yordo during the Mexican War. Map of the battle included. 6 pp. AL.","Political standing of Mr. Wentworth. Enclosed is an article from the Daily Democrat, 21 April [?], \"The Game to Cheat the North.\" 4 pp. ALS.  NC1","Democratic Party in New York; possible outcome of elections in New York in 1848. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"The Mexican war: its Termination\". 4 pp. MsS","Com. Stockton's treatment of Gen. Kearney and his men; Whig strength in Kentucky; convention to amend Kentucky's constitution. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Politics of Hon. J. Wentworth. Enclosed is an article from the Buffalo, New York, Commercial Advertiser re light houses and appropriations for lake harbors. 3 pp. ALS  NC1","General taylor as a Democratic candidate for President. 2 pp. ALS.","12 pp. MsV.","Mexican War; Gen. Scott's proclamation to the Mexicans; Whigs' dilemna over Scott and taylor; candidate of the Democratic National Convention; Polk's visit to North Carolina. 4 pp. ALS.","Introduction of Don Juan de Silva Tellez Giron. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Whigs' interest in General Taylor as a Presidential candidate; Gen. Taylor's Southern background; possible \"fusion of parties\". 4 pp. ALS.","Georgia's gubernatorial election; annexation of Texas; war with Mexico; Mexican payment of the U.S. war debt; general character of Mexicans. 3 pp. ALS.","Attitude of the Argentine government towards the U.S.; Argentina's sympathy for the Mexicans; publication of Whig letters and speeches in the British Packet, especially those communications against the U.S. Administration and war policy; blockade destrictive to U.S. commerce; mention of Lord Howden, Count Walewski,  Gov. Rosas. 5 pp. ALS.","Travels through the British Isles and Ireland; elections in England; British support of Polk and the war against Mexico; state of the grain and potato crops; mention of Sir Robert [Peel] and Mr. [George] Bancroft. 2 pp. ALS.","Introduction of John Lafon; description of Maria's poor health. 1 p. ALS.","Enclosed copy of a letter from Gen. Z. Taylor and his views on the following subjects: war with Mexico, a national bank, a high protective tariff, his candidacy for the Presidency. 4 pp. ALS.","Gallagher's wish to be appointed Captain in a regiment. Enclosed is a note by Thomas Ritchie commenting on Gallagher's close association with the Republican Party. 1 p. ALS.","Col. Hughes' desire to take a regiment to Mexico. 2 pp. ALS.","Gen. Taylor's candidacy. 3 pp. ALS.","Deshong's new approach to mathematics. 1 p. ALS.","4 pp.","Reference to an article in the Chicago Democrat against Col. may. 1 p. ALS.","Reference to letter about climate and diseases in Mexico; mention of Santa Anna; English involvement in a Mexican Company. 3 pp. ALS.","Report on his vacation in New York City; purchase of a lamp for Ritchie's home; suggestion that Ritchie, too, take a vacation and relax for a change; party held in honor of a friend Hopkins; political views expressed by Croswell; fight between the Argus and the Atlas and its effect on the Democratic Party in New York. 3 pp. ALS.","Election in Indiana between Dobson and Davis; predicted defeat of Stanton in Tennessee; possible Whig majority in the U.S. House; establisment of a Southern paper under Calhoun's direction; Clay's Northern tour as prelude to becoming a possible Presidential candidate; question of abolitionism. 3 pp. ALS.","Reference to views expressed by Wallach; bill paid by French; Ritchie's request for some wine; health of Mr. Walker; politics in Tennessee concerning General Thomas H. Benton and Major General G. J. Pillow. 1 p. ALS.","Congressional printing matters concerning Houston, Ned Curtis, Wendell and Benth[rysen?]; purchase of a cask of brandy for Ritchie. 2 pp. ALS.","Belief that Whig domination in Congress would lead to the withdrawal of U.S. troops out of Mexico and in turn jepordize the chance of the Government to secure peace with Mexico; desire for the Union to take a firm position against the Whigs and thier stand on the Mexican question. 2 pp. ALS.","Opportunity for Ritchie to acquire some port wine. 1 p. ALS.","Article submitted to the Union concerning European affairs; reference to marriage of Montpersier with the Infanta of Spain; French and English interests in Mexico. 3 pp. ALS.","Avowal of friendship and support in time of trouble; lengthy description of heiss' background and his ability to cope with failure. 7 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Prediction that Democratic ticket nominated at Syracuse will be defeated; description of one of the New York candidates; the Irish vote in New York; Polk's strength in the next Presidential campaign; Baltimore Convention; Wilmot Proviso; Mexican War and position heiss would take against Mexico if he were President. 4 pp. ALS.","Introduction of Navy Lt. Boyle. 1 p. AL.","Scope and Contents","Reference to a letter from Capt. Robt. E. Lee and his descriptions of the Mexican battles of Coutreras and Chenibusco; belief that the Administration has underestimated the Mexicans' \"power, energy, and perseverance\". 4 pp. ALS.","Establishment of a paper in Pittsburgh to oppose the Wilmot Proviso. 1 p. ALS.","Delivery of a bond and payment of interest on it. 1 p. ALS.","Mention of Brithsi Gen. Lane, Major Lully, Col. Childs, Major McCoy, Santa Anna; movement of U.S. troops to Jalapa, mexico; Santa Anna's escape to Puebla and pursuit by Col. Childs; prospects of peace. 2 pp. ALS.","Visit with Col. Fremont; Col. Smyth's private conversation with a Mr. Jones re Ritchie's relation to Col. Fremont. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Answer to an article to the American Whig Review entitled \"the President and the Army\"; discussion of the military, state militias, West Point Academy, etc. 7 pp. AL.","Securing an appointment to West Point for the son of Mrs. F. Randolph of Fauquier. 1 p. ALS.","Editorial for Ritchie [not enclosed]; duties in Europe; Mexican War; proposed visit of Major Hobbie. 3 pp. AL.","Reference to lt. D.S. Wlson, former editor of the Democratic paper Miner's Express in DuBuque, Iowa. 1 p. ALS.","Introduction of Pearson and his desire to be commissioned and to participate in the war against mexico. 1 p. ALS.","Walker's request for a loan from Congress; funding the war against Mexico. 2 pp. AL.","Legal controversy surrounding the extradition of Lucian N. Metzgar, a French notary charged with forgery by his government. 2 pp. ALS.","Organizing the Democratic party for the Presidential Campaign. 2 pp. ALS.","Division with the Democratic ranks oveer the Wilmot Proviso; right of Congress to interfere in state governments; question of slavery especially in the territories; mention of the Missouri Compromise. 3 pp. ALS.","Southern Views on the course of the Mexican War. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Whig control of the House; Mexican War battles; General Scott's attack upon the capital; General Wool to his new headquarters; General Taylor \"will be forced into the political arena\". 4 pp. ALS.","Dinner invitation from the Pittsburgh Press. 1 p. LS.","Van Reuthugsen[?]'s investment in a printing speculation; suggestion to Earringer that his friends should not oppose Ritchie in the Senate if they don't want Ritchie to obstruct Gales and Seaton in the House; printing matters between Blair and Rives; notice of a new theatre. 2 pp. ALSgt;.","Desire that Ritchie submit his editorial on time so the paper can go to press and be in the mail at a reasonable hour. 1 p. ALS.","Congressional control of slavery. 4 pp. AMss.","Senator Dickinson's resolutions on slavery; Question of Congress' right to interfere with slavery in the territories; validity of the Missouri Compromise; territory acquired as a result of the war with Mexico. 4 pp. AL.","Subscription to the Union; Walker and his promotion of free trade and an independent treasury; war with Mexico; mention of Gallatin and Clay. 2 pp. ALS.","Reference to article in the Indiana Sentinel; houston's chances to be elected; mention of Andrew Johnson. 2 pp. ALS.","Obtaining a commission in the Army; Mexican War; friendship between Ritchie  Stange's father; general Taylor as a Whig nominee for the Presidenty; Clay's chances as a Presidential candidate. 2 pp. ALS.","Approach of the Democratic convention; defense of Polk's Administration in regard to the Mexican War. 1 p. ALS.","Complaint that the Union is not mailed promptly; mention of Mexico and the war; denunciation of the Whig Party. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Importance of constructing a railroad from San Fransisco to the Mississippi River; Gillian's journal \"travels in Mexico\" which he claims is the first published work to propose such a railroad; Whitney's proposals regarding a railroad from the Columbia River to Lake Michigan; Dallas' plan for a canal across the Isthmus of Tehuantepee. 4 pp. ALS.","Problems confronting the Democratic Party in New York; how to bring harmony to the party at the national convention.3 pp. ALS.","Request for information about benjamin Watkins Leigh. 1 pp. ALS.","Royall's command of U.S. troops on a trip from Council Grove [Kansas] to Fort Mann [Kansas?]; detailed description of Indian attacks while enroute to Fort Mann; mention of Major Thomas J. Bryant, U.S. Army Paymaster. 7 pp. Cy.","Desire by Kuch to be a political writer for Ritchie during the campaign;Kush's selection as the Democratic candidate from prince George's County for the state Senate. 1 p. ALS.","Collins' reasons for not supporting Martin Van Buren for the Presidency. 3 pp. ALS.","Presidential campaign of 1848 and mention of Crittenden, Clay, Taylor; slavery questions; campaign tactics in Massachussetts and Kentucky. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","the \"mecklenburg Declaration\"; mention of Van Buren, AAron Burr, and Andrew Jackson; desire for an appointment to Belgium. 3 pp. ALS.","Liquidation of Heiss' interest in the Union; possibility of disposing of this interest to George R.Fall, an editor of the Jackson Mississippian. 1 p. ALS.","Martin Van Buren as a Presidential candidate; nomination of Cass and butler; predicted Democratic vote in Mississippi and Alabama; fading support for General Taylor in the South and West. 2 pp. ALS.","General Cass' position on the Wilmot Proviso; disagreement with Ritchie's editorials about Cass; mention of General Taylor, W.J. Brown, and Gov. Feltch. 2 pp. ALS.","Request for documents about Gen. Cass, Gen. Taylor; campaign in a country in North Carolina. 2 pp. ALS.","Displeasure with the command of Lt. A. H. Dearborn and request that he be transferred to Oregon for duty; mention of the Mexican War and slavery. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Election of Generals Cass and Butler; poem \"A Democratic Song\". 4 pp. ALS  Ms. Poem.","Whigs vs. Democrats in Louisiana; election prospects of Cass and Butler in Louisiana; ten points reflecting Taylor's political position. 3 pp. ALS.","Presidential approval od the Oregon Bill and the Wilmot Proviso; selection of Cass and Butler; denunciation of Polk; betrayal felt by Democrats in the South. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Senate speech by Benton \"on the nomination of Brig. General Kearney for the brevet of Major General\". 1 p ALS.","Belief American principles and freedom are being threatened; propsal of seven questions concerning the Presidential campaign of 1848; mention of Francis p. Blair Martin Van Buren, John Vanhusan, Dewit Clinton, and Daniel D. Thompkins. 3 pp. AL.","Suspension of Casserly; assay reports on Heiss' gold mine. 3 pp. ALS.","Reference to a communication about a friend Vanhusan;mention of John E. Norice and a Mr. Anwhich in the State Department. 1 p. ALS.","Whig Presidential ticket of Filmore and Taylor; slave question; mention of Cass  Butler; establishment of a new political paper the Democratic Banner. 3 pp. ALS.","State of political parties around Piqua, Ohio; Strength of the Whig Party in District #4; Whigs as antislavery men; views of Moses Corwin, a candidate for Congress from Ohio; free soil party in Dorsey's country; strength of the Democrats and their support of Cass and Butler; mention of General Taylor. 2 pp. ALS.","Suggestion of the Executive Committee that a pamphlet be written about General Taylor; mention of Polk. 2 pp. ALS.","Whig Party in Connecticut and General Taylor's campaign there; candidacy of Cass and Butler; Whigs in Ohio and Pennsylvania; slavery and tariff issues; mention of Van Buren. 4 pp. ALS.","Arrangements for payment of some of the Union's outstanding debts; richness of the ore in heiss' mine. 2 pp. ALS.","Expected majority vote for Cass in Harrison's area. 1 p. ALS.","Questions submitted in regard to voter qualification in Southern and slaveholding states. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","States' rights vs. Congressional power; mention of the Wilmot Proviso; abolition of slavery; support for General Cass and for Butler; views of General Cass on slavery; included is a poem by Holding \" A descriptive peice on Cass  Butler\". 8 pp. ALS  Ms. Poem.","Request for a list of delegates to the New Jersey state convention; political pamphlet about Case and Taylor; distribution of the proposed pamphlet in Tennessee; Cass' predicted victory in Ohio. 1 p. ALS.","Whig handbill by John A. Rogers which slandered Cass; Maguire's attempt to disprove Rogers' charges by citing a statement from General Charles Gratiot. 3 pp. ALS.","French's health and inability to write regularly for the Union; prospects of electing Cass and Butler and their predicted success in the South and New England. 2 pp. ALS.","Desire by the kilby family to obtain a pension from Congress for the services rendered by their father, john Kilby, during the War for Independence; account of John Kilby's actions during that war. 3 pp. ALS.","Ritchie's call to the late President of the B.  O. R.R.; possibility of Delaware voting Democratic; letter of McLane's to be published in the Delaware Gazette; expected victory in Pennsylvania. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Preparations for the coming election; circulation of political material \"urging [friends] to do their duty\"; stand against Taylor and Butler; anticipated election results in various states; mention of Senator Cameron, Cass, and Wilmot; tariff questions; speeches given by B.F. Brown of Ohio and F.W Bowden of Alabama; invitation to Ritchie to address the Spartan Band and many of his old friends in Richmond. Enclosed is a letter October 23, 1848 from N.M.M. to Thomas Ritchie re speeches given by Bowden and Brown. 4 pp. ALS.","Acquisition of Cuba and its effect on Cass' campaign; mention of slavery questions. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Election of Cass  Butler; feeling in New York towards these two candidates; mention of Congressman Bowlin from Missouri; composition of the Barnburner faction in New York that is headed by Martin van Buren. Enclosed also is a letter October 28, 1848 from Dorn signed :Late from mexico\" to Ritchie re a Barnburners' meeting he attended and his subsequent belief that \"this free soil party is to be of very short duration\". 3 pp. ALS.","Enclosing a letter from W. T. Young, Lynchburg, to W.T.  Thomas Ritchie, Jr. about fraud by the Whig Party in Virginia on the eve of the Presidential election. 4 pp. Al.","Efforts of Democrats in Tennessee to elect Cass and butler; voting predicted in Eastern states. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Predicted election results in Baltimore and surrounding county. Enclosed is a printed circular \"Address of the Democratic City Convention, to the Democracy of Maryland\" signed by Henry S. Sanderson, W.A. Stewart, and John Carson. 2 pp. ALS.  Broadside.","Whig efford in Maine; reference to a circular that was distributed around the state. 1 p. ALS.","Reference to an article written by Patterson. 1 p. ALS.","Death of Barbour's son, Calhoun, and desire that a notice be inserted in the Union. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Just published pamphlet with some comments about the Wilmot Proviso; publisher may send Ritchie more for distribution; refers to \"Sophisms of the Protective policy\"; wishes it were published in tract form for country wide distribution to promote free trade; attitude in New England towards commerce; need for international free trade association. 8 pp. ALS.","Asks for additional accounts from California, especially about Gov. Mason, Stevenson, or Marcy's son. Including Marcy's reply to the effect he has no additional information from Mason or his son but that Stevenson wrote he will be leaving for the mines. 3 pp. ALS.","Report based on tests at the mint verifying the quality of gold being taken from California mines. 1 p. ALS.","Cooperation between Col. Benton and Calhoun over a revenue tariff; mention of [George] Bancroft; problems encountered with the mail service, especially in Bellville; Van buren and the Texas question; list of Democrats anticipated by Penn to become Presidential Candidates; reference to the Baltimore Convention. 3 pp. incomplete. ALS.","Scheme propsed by the Boston capitalists to finance a railroad to the Pacific; mention of P.P Degrand. 2 pp. Ms.","Scope and Contents","Encloses article \"Poetical Epistle From Gen. Taylor to Major Jack Downing\" which is a comment on Taylor's Administration. 4 pp. ALS.","Buck's family background and political leanings; suggestion that Ritchie write a book on the political history of the U.S.; Buck's reflections on Whig influence in education and the thrust of abolitionism and religion into politics. 4 pp. ALS.","Doherty's employment background and desire to be a reporter for the Union. 3 pp. ALS.","Taylor as a Presidential candidate; Clay's return to the Senate; politics of John Bell; mention of Buchanan; Cass' nomination; major campaign issues of the tarriff, bank, internal improvements,  the Wilmot Proviso. 1 p. ALS.","Views of Robison; mention of William Hardin and Joesph Wright; subscription to the Union; cantaining slavery within its present limits. 1 p. ALS.","Reference to an article by Judge Clifton of Jackson Mississippi, which argues the point of view of the Supreme Court of Mississippi as opposed to the view of the Supreme Court of the United States. 2 pp. ALS.","Introduction of Wick's cousin and reference to a letter writen by him. 2 pp. ALS.","Expression of admiration for Ritchie. 2 pp. ALS.","1 p. NC1.","Construction of a railroad from St. Louis to San Francisco; plans to finance the project; mention of Degrand, Whitney, Bayard, and Sentator Benton's proposals; success of Western railroad from Boston to Albany; consideration of the Pacific consumer market for manufactured and agricultural products. 4 pp. ALS.","Treaty of Guadulupe Hildalgo compared to the Treaty of Dover; Wilmot Proviso; railroad to San Francisco; mention of Degrand. 4 pp. ALS.","Building of a railroad to California. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Article from the Louisiana Courier in relation to appointments to office by Gen. Taylor\"; Wagner's \"hope that all loco foco officers would be dismissed\" by Taylor; mistake of applying the dismissal of officers to include the collector of the port of New Orleans; defense of the collector by Wagner. 3 pp. ALS.","Copy of a letter from S. D. Rowan of the McMinnville, Tennessee, about Ritchie's loss of privileges in the Senate. 1 p. ALS.","Discrepancies in Congressional printing costs between work of Wendell and Ritchie. 2 pp. ALS.","Heiss' plans to return to Washington; Ritchie's printing for the Congress; books ordered for Ritchie; financial misunderstanding between Heiss and Cocoran and Riggs. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Article signed \"West Virginia\" ny Swann contrasting the character of Northern and Southern men, especially in regaurd to property  principles.","Acquiring land from Ritchie in order to build an Episcopal Church. 1 p. ALS.","Introduction of Col. Chapman Livy of Mississippi. 1 p. ALS.","Death of Jeremiah Cobb; discontinuation of a subscription to the Union. 1 p. ALS.","Outstanding bills for Congressional printing; failure of the paper True Sun; effort to start a new Democratic paper in New York City; debut of George Gideon's The Republic; mention of W.D. Wallach. Gen. Foote, Col. Webb, and Gov. Graham. 2 pp. ALS.","Debut of The Republic; new subscriptions to the Union; visit with debut of The Republic; new subscriptions to the Union; visit with Judge Bryan; rumor of a merger of the National Whig into The Republican; financial problems stemming from Congressional printing. 2 pp. ALS.","Miss [Margaret] Fuller's history of Italy and talents as a writer; her association with the New York Tribune and desire to write for another paper at a better salary. 4 pp. ALS.","Comparison of people in the South and North with emphasis on the character of the New York massess; details of the public reception given Father Mathews, a temperance leader. 4 pp. ALS.","Relation between the Union and the New York Evening Post; Col. Webb's views on Gen. Cass. 3 pp. ALS.","Acknowledgement of a generous gift; business matters of the Union. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Poem presented for publication in the Union, \"A Tribute to the Memory of James K Polk\" 2 pp. ALS.  Ms. Poem.","Scope and Contents","\"Kidnapping a Spaniard at New Orleans by an Emissary of the Cuban government\"; independence of Cuba. 1 p. ALS.","Article [not enclosed] sbmitted to the Union by Gideon Welles; examination of Smith's pamphlet against the Democratic Party and recomendation that it not be published; refutation of Smith's charge against Burke; New Republic as a defender of the Democrats; questions of whether slavery is the issue among Democrats; belief that slavery must be abandoned as the main article in the Democratic Party creed. 3 pp. ALS.","Expression of sadness over the death of James K. polk by the Dialectic Society of the University of North Carolian. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Copy of an article submitted to The Republic by Salle under the name 'Whigissimus\"; Salle's request to also have the article published in the Union. 10 pp. ALS.","Article addressing several questions to the Union regarding slavery in the territories, executive patronage, and biased reporting; mention of John C. Calhoun, Thomas H. Benton, and Martin Van Buren. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Copy of a communication \"From the New York Observer--Did Britain force Slavery Upon America\" signed \"Necker\"; inaugaration of Polk; elections in Kentucky. 3 pp. ALS.","Introduction of Stafford and his family; detailed account of repeated attempts by Stafford's sister to obtain information about a claim pending in Congress. 4 pp. ALS.","Cooke's journal about the desert between Tueson Sonora and the Gila River. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Establishment of a new Democratic paper at Leesburg, Virginia, by Clary and Greer and another in New Market by David Hendrick. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Removal of W.A.R. Singleton the Post Master at Amissville\"; remarks by \"Hamlet\" in an earlier article about Singleton's removal; political ramifications of this controversy on General Taylor and his Cabinet; mention of the Wilmot Proviso. 5 pp. ALS.","Introduction of Judge Wash. 1 p. ALS.","Presidential ambitions of Clay and Webster. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Article signed \"A thinking observer\" [by Booth] which looks at the character and principles of the Whig Party and compares them to those of the Tory Party in England. 3 pp. ALS.","Gift of a horse, Rocky Mountain, to General Z. Taylor. 2 pp. ALS.","Reference to article by Breckenridge. 1 p. ALS","Reaction to Whig journalism. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"John Hampden\" article in the Union; that article's influence over the French population in Loisiana; mention of Emile LaSere and Peter K. Wagner. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Railroad between the Mississippi River and the territories of Oregon and California; Davidson's arguments challenging the assumed \"practicability and utility\" of such a railroad; analysis of the territories' population, commerce,  agricultural production; proposeal of air travel as being a more practical link between sections of the country. 5 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Reference to address made by Rev. George A. Coffey on \"social classes\" before the Literary Societies of Dickinson College; Coffey's qualifications to be Chaplain of the House of Representatives. 2 pp. ALS.","Reaction of Mississippi and Georgia to the Wilmot Proviso; union of the Whigs and Democrats in Georgia over the Proviso; mention of the Missouri Compromise; belief in the South that the Confederacy can no longer yield power to Congress on the subject of slavery; mention of Henry Clay; warning to the North. 4 pp. ALS.","Circular addressed to diplomats in Central America; U.S. acquisition of the Island of Tigre; question of Honduras' right to cede Tigre to the U.S.; diplomatic and commercial problems that might arise from the U.S. occupation of Tigre, especially with England. 6 pp. ALS.","Payment of a subscription to the Union; Quin's political background. 2 pp. ALS.","Forwarding Simpson's copies of the union to Columbus, Ohio; expression of thanks for the fine quality of the Union. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Formation of a \"Patriotic Junta for the promotion of the Political interests of Cuba\"; mention of general Narciso Lopez. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Article \"to general Zachary Taylor President of the United States\" with comments on his Administration. 4 pp. AL.","Ritchie's responsibilities as a public printer. 2 pp. Doc. Cy.","Account of expenses incurred by Ritchie for printing Pesident Taylor's obituary. 2 pp. Doc.Cy.","2 pp. Doc.Cy.","Letter to Mr. Lynch; possibility of visiting with Ritchie. 1 p. ALS.","Report printed in the Daily Globe concerning remarks made by McLane in the House; W.D. Wallach's desire to reprint the report in a condensed version; McLane's preference for a full reprint. 4 pp. ALS.","Announcement from the Philomathean Society of Ohio UNiversity that Ritchie has been chosen a member. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Quashy's\" escape from the South and his plan to live in a house in Albany owned by Seward[?] 1 p. Cy.","Scope and Contents","Three Questions directed to the Union to discern whether or not it is \"a disunion paper\" and its editors \"disunionists\". 3 pp. ALS.","Romeyer as propietor of the New York Globe; dismissal of the editor Du Salle; changes made in the paper's contents; efford to establish party harmony; vote on the Wilmot Proviso. 2 pp. ALS.","5 pp. AMs.","Letter Ritchie wrote in regard to Texas and General Houston; state of Lucas' health after a riding accident; Lucas' desire to see a friend Stevenson and to discuss farming with him; support for General Cass. 4 pp. ALS.","Copy of Lott's letter to President Zachary Taylor enclosed to Ritchie and Burke for possible inclusion in the Union; concerns the rights of the South. 3 pp. ALS.","Hunter's willingness to help \"defeat any contruction [?] against [Ritchie?]\" 1 p. ALS.","Warning to Young that no one else from Illinois should be appointed a House of Representatives clerk, especially if Young desired re-election to his position. Includes AN by S.L. Lewis. 2 pp. AL.","Available clerkships in Congress and how the positions are filled; mention of Judge Richard Montgomery Young. 2 pp. ALS.","His astonishment at Colo. Randolph's card; the Compromise [of 1850], \" a great crisis in our affairs.\" [Handwriting difficult]. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Gibson's relation to the abolitionists. Enclosed also are notes by Gibson 22  23 May re: belief Ritchie has \"wholly miscalculated the spirit of the South\"; establishment of a paper to represent the South; effect of the Compromise of 1850. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Southern reaction to the Compromise of 1850; belief Southerners will accept the compromise since the only other alternatives are \"Taylor's plan and disunion\"; cautious responce of the Southern press; mention of the Nashville Convention. 3 pp. ALS","French S. Evans, Chairman, and James A. Kennedy  Benj. F. Pleasants, Secretaries. 2 pp. Doc. Draft.","Abolition of slavery; compensation to enslavers; distribution of Black people; mention of John Krepps Miller, President Taylor, Henry Clay, and Thomas Benton. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Desire for a \"radical and salutory change\" in regard to working conditions and printing schedules. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Predicted \"remodeling of parties\" due to actions taken on the compromise; weakness of Gen. Cass as a party leader; possibility of Clay's candidacy for the Presidential office; the tariff and a U.S. Bank as campaign issues; influence of a \"Cuban Invasion\"; abolition of slavery. 3 pp. ALS.","High regard felt for Ritchie; comments recieved by Whetstone on a letter he sent to a member of Congress; mention of the Nashville Convention; effect of Ritchie's relation with Burke; belief that passage of the Wilmot Proviso would lead to disunion. conclusions reached by Whetstone in regard to the South's political relations with the North. 5 pp. ALS.","Posibility that the Governor of South Carolina might appoint Hamilton to fill a vacancy in the Senate; compromise over the slavery question; mention of Henry Clay. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Unity of the Democratic Party; relations between Northern  Southern Democrats; mention of the Missouri Compromise; belief disunion will result if the South is forced to accept the Compromise of 1850; convention at Nashville; consideration given the Omnibus Bill; \"sacrifice of political and social rights of the south\"; Smith's questioning of Ritchie's leadership in the Democratic ranks. 4 pp. ALS.","Extension of slavery in the territories. 8 pp. incomplete. AL.","Scope and Contents","Appointment of a bipartisan committee to discuss \"questions of slavery and the best means of settling it\"; desire to have the Union preserved; advocacy of compromise; praise of the work done by Clay. 2 pp. ALSs.","Scope and Contents","The Compromise Bill as the salvation of the Union; \"eccentric course\" of Thomas H. Benton; opposition to the compromise. 4 pp. ALS.","Support for Clay's compromise measures; why the North and South should accept the compromise; an appeal to patriotism. 2 pp. ALS.","His letter to Hon. John K Miller giving his views about the National Bank, tariff, all the \"isms' of Europe, slavery, the Nashville Convention, the Wilmot Proviso, etc. 4 pp. ALS.","Promotion of Ritchie's interests in reference to the Congressional printing contract. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Information requested about \"a man by name John Tench or Tanch\". 2 pp. AL.","1 p. Ms. Poem.","Vote on the Compromise of 1850; desire to have the slavery question settles; comparison of abolitionists' fanaticism to that of the crusade against witches. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Formation of slave states bordering on Mexico\"; annexation of Texas; mention of William R. King; colonization movement; eradication of slavery; \"working slaves in the mines\". 3 pp. ALS.","Cancellation of Hutchin's subscription to the Union; \"aggression by the Northern section on the Doomed South; compromise over slavery and the 36-30 division of territory; mention of Henry Clay, Thomas H. Benton, and Henry S. Foote; political feelings in Georgia. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Details of what Swanzy[?] consider to be a \"grand scheme to invade, subdue  plunder the South\"; belief that \"the South, in a civil war, can whip the North\"; denunciation of the Compromise of 1850; mention of Clay, Webster, Foote and Benton as \"demigogues\"; admission of Texas and California to the Union; \"coalition, between Clay  the federal party, to proscribe the entire democracy\". 3 pp. ALS.","Death of Jona. Cilley; correspondence between H.A. Wise and Henry Clay. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Acquisition of bronze guns \"to be cast into an equestrian statue of Gen. Jackson\"; mention of Major General Scott, former Secretary of War, and Major Mordecai, commander at the Washington arsenal. 2 pp. ALS.","Slavery as a cause of disunion; disapproval of the Union's position on the slavery question; California bill  the predicted effect of its passages on Georgia; feeling that Southerners are not fairly represented in the government and the Congress. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Subscription to the Union; compromise measures to settle the slavery question; strict adherance to the Constitution; defeat of the Democratic Party in Missouri; \"traitorous\" actions of Benton in Missouri; mention of James K. Polk. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Displeasure expressed over the compromise bills; Wilmot Proviso; slavery in the territories; \"inevitability\" of \"resistance or unconditional submission\" on the part of the South; effect of the compromise measures on the Democratic party in the South; mention of the Nashville Convention; status of the Whig Party in the South. 6 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Purchase of Gallinas for recolonization of slaves presently living in Ohio. Enclosed is a broadside, August 23, 1850, \"Ohio in Africa\" by David Christy, an agent for the American Colonization Society for Ohio. 3 pp. ALS  Broadside.","Delay in sending proofs to the Patent Office because of a printers' strike; mention of Jenny Lind; family news. 3 pp. AlS","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement from the paper; sectional differences. Includes pencilled note by Ritchie. 3 pp. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; support of Ritchie and his expressed position on the political events; reaction in Mississippi to sectional compromises over slavery; dissolution of the country. Note by Ritchie included. 2 pp. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; Southerners' reaction to Ritchie's support of compromise measures over slavery. Pencilled note by Ritchie included. 3 pp. ALS.","Request for the return of an article written by Robertson dealing with the colonization of negroes in California. 2 pp. ALS.","Eulogy on General Jackson; meeting soon with Ritchie. 2 pp. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; expression of confidence in Ritchie; the slavery issue; hope that Congress will act justly on Ritchie's relief claim during its next session. Includes a note by Ritchie. 3 pp. ALS.","1 p. Newspaper.","His retirement, Nashville Convention, Wilmot Proviso. [Handwriting difficult]. 6 pp. ALS.","Law in Massachusetts concerning the marriage of whites and negroes; passage of the fugitive slave bill; mention of Webster, Horace Mann, and Orin P. Fowler; Andrews' preference of love over violence to settle the slavery conroversy; proposal for eventual emancipation. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's support of compromise; comment on the seeming \"madness of the hour\". 3 pp. ALS.","Congressional handling of a bill important to Ritchie. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Wallach's desire to continue as the Union's New York correspondent after Ritchie retires; Ritchie's claim for rleief before Congress; Cass' prospects in New York; \"barnburners\" in the New York legislature. 3 pp. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; losses sustained by Ritchie from his Congressional printing. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Invitation to Ritchie \"on behalf of the Democracy of Richmond\"; request that Ritchie respond quickly to the invitation [not enclosed] 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Payment of subscription to the Union; Nicoll's interest in Ritchie and his paper; Ritchie's retirement. Enclosed also is a letter March 28, 1951, from John C. Nicoll to Thomas Ritchie re payment given one of Ritchie's agents for the subscription. 3 pp. ALS.","Subcription to the Union; Payment due Ritchie for Congressional printing; Ritchie's efforts in support of the Constitution and harmony among states. 3 pp. ALS.","Desire to edit a book containing copies of the Richmond Enquirer and the Union from the past 47 years. 1 p. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement and loss of his case before congress. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Congressional defeat of Ritchie's private relief bill; Ritchie's retirement from the Union; \"strict construction\" of the Constitution as \"the great safeguard of the South\"; slavery question and internal improvement schemes held as threats to the South. 2 pp. ALS,","Ritchie's retirement from editorial life; compliments to Ritchie as a patriotic citizen and leader of the best Democratic newspaper; Congressional injustice done to Ritchie in rejecting his claim for printing costs. 1 p. ALS.","Payment of a subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement; hope that the next session of Congress will approve Ritchie's relief bill. 1 p. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement.1 p. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; expression of gratitude to Ritchie for his services; hope that Congress will yet deal fairly with Ritchie. Includes note by Ritchie. 3 pp. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement; controversy between Ritchie and Rives; relief bill before Congress. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Ritchie's interest in Harrison's \"treatise on the Latin etymology and Syntax\"; mention of A. Byrd and his training at the University of Virginia. 2 pp. ALS.","Subscription to the union; Ritchie's retirement; Stanton's re-election to Congress. 2 pp. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; hope that the next session of Congress will approve of Ritchie's request for financial relief; Ritchie's contribution to his party and country. 2 pp. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; veneration for Ritchie's character; hope that the next session of Congress will do justice to Ritchie's relief claim. 1 p. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement, agreement with Ritchie's political views. 2 pp. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; agreement with Ritchie's views concerning the South and compromise over slavery; belief Major Donalson and his partner General Armstrong will not have strong influence over the public; injustice of treattment given Ritchie by Congress. 2 pp. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement; Congressional action against Ritchie. 1 p. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement; includes a pencilled note by Ritchie. 2 pp. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement; injustice done by Congress against Ritchie; news of Hawkins' family; mention of Senator Mallory from Florida and a Mr. Breckenbrough. 3 pp. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement. 1 p. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement; mention of F.P. Stanton. 1 p. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement. 1 p. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement. 2 pp. ALS.","Subscription to the UNion; Ritchie's retirement. 1 p. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement. 1 p. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; comment on Donelson as Ritchie's successor; defeat of Ritchie;s claim before Congress; mention of Andrew Jackson, Henry Clay, Filmore, Van Buren and Stanton; including note by Ritchie. 3 pp. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement. 1 p. ALS.","1 p. Accounts.","2 pp. Accounts.","Scope and Contents","Introduction of \"Dr. George and his brother mr. Edward d'Oettingen, gentlemen of Russia\". 1 p. ALS.","Copy of Harrison's work on Latin grammar; introduction od D'Alfonce, an instructor in drawing and gymnastics at the University of Virginia. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Reference to Andrew Stevenson as a possible candidate for the office of Vice President. Enclosed is a newspaper clipping from the Daily Pennsylvanian dated March 3, 1852 entitled \"Our Next Vice President\" by \"Many Democrats\". 2 pp. ALS and NC1","Sermon of Doctor Butler; acknowledgement of expressions of sympathy. 1 p. ALS.","2pp.","Scope and Contents","Request for a biographical sketch of Ritchie for inclusion in abook \"Men of the Time in 1852\". 1 p. ALS.","Explanation of items on a statement; printing expenses shared by Ritchie and Farnham; Farnham's financial status. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Invitation to attend \"a Grand Democratic Mass Meeting, at...New Market\". 1 p. AL.","Scope and Contents","\"estimate of the prices fixed by the bill for 'Public Printing,' which has passed the House of Representatives\". Includes note by Ritchie. 3 pp. ALS.","Ritchie's tribute to Henry Clay; passage of a bill for Ritchie's relief in regard to the Congressional printing; suggestion that Ritchie write a book. 3 pp. ALS.","General Scott's defense against John Q. Adams' 1843 statement in the House of Representatives that Scott was a slaveowner. 1 p. ALS.","Correspondence regarding the compromise; mention of Clay, Calhoun, Cass, Webster; Ritchie's problems with a printing contract. 2 pp. ALS.","1 p. Account with receipt.","Scope and Contents","Examination of printing costs \"intended to cover the Taylor Pamphlets\". 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Reference to a letter from Ritchie \"containing remeniscences of Henry Clay and the Compromise\"; policy of the present Administration; Hinford's [?] attitude towards the Democratic and Whig parties. 4 pp. ALS.","Invitation for the Ritchie family to call upon the Websters. 1 p. ALS.","Request for a letter of recomendation from Ritchie. 1 p. ALS.","Statement from the printing committee that Ritchie will be compensated for expenses resulting from the printing of the Taylor obituary pamphlet. 1 p. ADS.","Scope and Contents","White's address \"to the Presidential Electoral College of Wisconsin\". 1 p. ALS.","QueComplimentary letter to Meade; question of internal improvements and disposition of public lands. 2 pp. ALS.","Invitation to play whist. 1 p. ALS.","Reference to Robinson's brother; Ritchie's retirement; acquisition of magnolia blooms. 1 p. ALS.","Claim document from Col. Forney; dismissal of Mr. Belt and 20 others from the union office by Mr. Curran; account with Mr. Blake under the supervision of Mr. Cross; mention of the Taylor pamphlet. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Invitation to visit Mann; \"celebration of the 77th anniversery of American Independence\"; dinner guests attending the celebration which included Daniel Dewey Barnard, U.S. Minister to Prussia, and Consul Ralph King; reflection on the vastness of the U.S.; belief annexation of territory and interest in gold will bring discord between the states; \"reports about the Turkish-Russian War\"; sale of property lots in Washington. 4 pp. ALS.","Scott's voyage to Rio with his son; Edward kent's efforts to make Scott acquainted with his new position as Consul; Scott's first impressions of Rio and his duties. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Anti-nullification\" correspondence; reduction of the tariff; account of Littell's career in journalism; mention of Gen. Jackson, Mr. McLane, Henry Clay; desire to find a businessman with whom to publish a paper in New York. 3 pp. ALS.","Anticipated rift in Congress along sectional, party and/or/ individual lines; legislation on internal improvements, harbors, a pacific railroad; military vunerability of California and Oregon; Calhoun at the memphis Convention; Compromise of 1850. Includes a note by Ritchie. 4 pp. ALS.","Accounts for the printing of the Taylor obiturary pamphlet. 2 pp. Doc. Cy.","Relationship between Henry Clay and Mr. Boyd. 2 pp. ALS.","3 pp. ADS.","Scope and Contents","\"Shares of stock in the Farmers Bank of Virginia\"; receipt for money recieved in payment of paper for Congressional printing; mention of John Trenholm and Mr. Towers. 3 pp. ALS.","Virginia State Fair and questions about distributing seed and improving an exhibition; distribution of an agricultural report; mention of F.G. Ruffin. 3 pp. LS.","Scope and Contents","Speech by Judge Bayly; meeting \"in relation to the Jamestown celebration\". 1 p. ALS.","Brief accounts of matters being dealt with by the House and Senate. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Proposed meeting to \"talk over the affairs of the nation\". 1 p. ALS.","Editorial in the Union. 1 p. ALS.","Celebration at Jamestown; support of William Allen for the reaping match during the celebration. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Apologies for an \"unfortunate misunderstanding\" and desire to \"forget and forgive\". Enclosed also is a letter February 15, 1854, from Thomas Ritchie to [?]. Re. Receipt of a \"noble letter\" and wish also to let \"by gones be by gones\". 3 pp. L.","Adjustment of the tariff. 1 p. ALS.","Honorary membership in the State Historical Society of Wisconsin accorded to Ritchie. 2 pp. L.","Ritchie's health; Mr. Buchanan in England; foreign papers for Ritchie. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Speech of Mr. Boyce; \"report on Free Banking\"; Ritchie's health; greetings to Ritchie's family. 3 pp. ALS.","Acknowledgement of the receipt of the letter from Ritchie. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Manuscript relating to the Colony at Jamestown\". 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Manuscript written by Mr. [Hugh Blair] Grigsby\"; \"interest in the Jamestown settlement\"; wishes for Ritchie's recovery of good health. 1 p. ALS.","State of Ritchie family burying grounds and vault; estimated repair costs for the vault cover and brick work. 1 p. ALS.","Papers desired by Ritchie that may be in the possession of a Mr. [Alexander Gordon] Penn; weakness of the Administration; acquisition of Cuba. 1 p. ALS.","Ritchie's account with the Comptrollers Office in the Treasury Department; request to see Mr. Edgerton. 1 p. ALS.","Letter from Mr. Girffin of Montreal; mention of Gov. Pownall; receipt of an essay. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Letter from Mr. Griffin of Montreal; essay \"Junius Discovered\"; Ritchie's desire to recieve a copy of Griffin's work; mention of Gov. Pownall and Lord John Russell; mention of letters from Gov. Pownall to Rev. Dr. Cooper; comment on the weather. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Reference to \"a copy of the affidavit of Mr. Holland, that accompanied [Ritchie's] account for printing the Obituary Taylor pamphlet\". 1 p. ALS.","Expenses incurred in printing Taylor's obituary; Ritchie's health. 1 p. ALS.","Griffin's essay on Junius; letters of Governor Pownall; comparison of writing styles of Junius and Pownall; questions regarding Gov. Pownall's family; mention of John Russell. 3 pp. ALS.","Reference to an article from a New Hampshire paper. 2 pp. ALS.","Settlement of Ritchie's account with the Treasury Department; incorrect deduction made by Elisha Whittlesey. 1 p. ALS.","Shipment of a cask of Madeira wine. Enclosed is a bill for $84. 2 pp. ALS.","Meeting of a society whose chairman was Beverly Tucker; poor attendance at the meeting especially by the Virginia delegates; Dunnington's responsibility for the unsold tickets to the meetings; Ritchie's poor health. 2 pp. ALS.","Meeting with Ritchie; a draft of money; health of Tom. 1 p. AL.","Present of silk stockings. 1 p. ALS.","Obtaining an appointment at West point Military Academy for a youth named Henry. 1 p. ALS.","Accounts relating to the Taylor pamphlet; Ritchie's health. 1 p. ALS.","Ritchie's poor health; Trueheart's interest in William and his new bride; examination of old business files. 3 pp. ALS.","Mention of John Trenholm, Col. J.A. Parker, Ritchie's son [William Foushee Ritchie] and his bride; title of the Compiler in a library; hope that Ritchie's health improves. 1 p. ALS.","1 p. Receipt","Scope and Contents","Concern about a meeting in Baltimore; mention of the editors of the Baltimore American, David Wilmot, Mr. Giles, and a Mr. Carey; McLane's rejection of being labeled an \"advocate of sectional rights\". 3 pp. ALS.","Comments about keeping the Sotuh unified; slavery question; abolitionists mentioned. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Reply to a letter from Ritchie requesting to be informed of \"the causes which delay the [Union} every night\" and \"what should be done to facilitate operations\". 3 pp. ALS.","Wiglesworth's background and desire to secure an appointment to a mail agency between Washington and Richmond. 1 p. ALS.","Reorganization of the Weekly and Daily Union to provide for more variety in the columns. 2 pp. ALS.","Includes note by Ritchie. 4 pp. AMs.","Subscription to the Union in exchange for articles from Benjamin's failure in Baltimore with his paper the Western Continent; effect of the last tariff act in New England. 3 pp. ALS.","A.J. Donelson's appeal to Democratic Senators; Sale of Ritchie's share in the Union. 3 pp. ALS.","Editorial in the Western Christian Advocate about the president and his wife. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Houston's \"omission of a full report of Mr. J.E. Holmes' remarks\"; why houston was obliged to submit an abbreviated report; houston's attempts to clarify the matter. 2 pp. ALS.","Present of new books; mention of authoress Madame Calderon; Andrew Stevenson's stay at Blenheim. 3 pp. ALS.","Claims of the heirs of John Paul Jones before Congress; John Paul Jones as a resident of Virginia. 1 p. LS.","Scope and Contents","political topics with references to [Henry] Clay, John Tyler, and Gen. [lewis] Cass. Including postscript (frag.) [Handwriting difficult]. 2 pp. ALS.","Death of General Dawson; confidential statement about some matter involving Ritchie. Includes note from Ritchie. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","issues from Hutawa's paper representing \"western locations\"; mention of the Democratic Cable. 1 p. ALS.","Letter from a mutual friend Scott; excellent weather; Ritchie's health. 1 p. ALS.","Publication of a letter of McLane's father to general Foote; mention of General Cass. 1 p. ALS.","Letter of McLane's father in the Delware Gazetta; predicted election results in Maryland. 3 pp. ALS.","Financial negotiations involving the sale of Ritchie's share in the Union. 1 p. ALS.","Problems distributing the Union through the mail; suggestion that the date be changed on the paper. 2 pp. ALS.","Papers received from mr. Fletcher. 2 pp. ALS.","Copy of the account of the \"Massacre of Glencoe (Scotland)\" enclosed to Ritchie to warn Americans \"against Kings and Mercenary standing Armies.\" 5 pp. incomplete. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Desire to give an \"impartial history\" of difficulties existing between Cherokee Indians, \"old Settlers\", and the government. 1 p. ALS.","The exemplary religious observances of President Polk and his wife. 1 p. NC1.","2 pp. Doc.","1 p. Doc. Draft","7 pp. Ms,","1 p. Ms."],"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."],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center"],"famname_ssim":["Ritchie family.","Harrison family","Ritchie family"],"names_coll_ssim":["Harrison family","Ritchie family","Ritchie, Anna Cora Ogden Mowatt, 1819-1870"],"persname_ssim":["Ritchie, Thomas, 1778-1854","Ritchie, Anna Cora Ogden Mowatt, 1819-1870"],"names_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center","Ritchie family.","Harrison family","Ritchie family","Ritchie, Thomas, 1778-1854","Ritchie, Anna Cora Ogden Mowatt, 1819-1870"],"language_ssim":["English"],"total_component_count_is":875,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-06-23T07:49:24.142Z","collection":{"numFound":1,"start":0,"numFoundExact":true,"docs":[{"id":"viw_repositories_2_resources_9389","ead_ssi":"viw_repositories_2_resources_9389","_root_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_9389","_nest_parent_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_9389","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/WM/repositories_2_resources_9389.xml","title_filing_ssi":"Ritchie-Harrison Papers","title_ssm":["Ritchie-Harrison Papers"],"title_tesim":["Ritchie-Harrison Papers"],"unitdate_ssm":["1807-1938","1830-1870"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1807-1938"],"unitdate_bulk_ssim":["1830-1870"],"normalized_date_ssm":["1807/1938, bulk 1830/1870"],"normalized_title_ssm":["Ritchie-Harrison Papers, 1807/1938, bulk 1830/1870"],"text":["Ritchie-Harrison Papers, 1807/1938, bulk 1830/1870","01/Mss. 65 R51","/repositories/2/resources/9389","Virginia--Politics and Government","Compromise of 1850","Legal documents","Newspapers--History--19th century","Oregon History To 1859","Presidents--United States--Election--1844","Presidents--United States--Election--1848","Printers--District of Columbia","Slavery--Virginia--19th century","United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865","United States--History--Mexican War, 1845-1848","Wilmot proviso, 1846","Correspondence","Diaries","Financial records","856 items","Collection is open to all researchers. 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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.","The collection is divided into two series: series I are the family papers of the Ritchie and Harrison families; and series II are the professional papers of Thomas Ritchie while editor of the Washington Union.","Gift","When available, microfilm, photocopies, digital surrogates, or other reproductions must be used in place of original documents.","Additional Thomas Ritchie Papers are in the Library of Congress.","Papers, 1807-1938, but mainly 1830-1870, of the Ritchie and Harrison families. Includes letters, documents and a diary of members of the family of Thomas Ritchie, his wife Isabella (Foushee) Ritchie and ten of their twelve children of Richmond, Va., \"Brandon,\" Prince George County, Va. and Washington, D.C.","There are letters, 1847-1848, of Dr. Robert Ruffin Ritchie in Mexico and letters, 1849-1860, of George Ritchie while serving in the United States Navy. Many prominent nineteenth century Virginians are mentioned in the letters. Some concern the actress Anna Cora Ogden Mowatt Ritchie and others reflect conditions during the Civil War.","The collection also includes professional papers of Thomas Ritchie, chiefly letters, 1845-1851, written to him as editor of the Union, the official organ of the Democratic Party. Topics covered include the slavery issue; the annexation of Texas; military and political aspects of the Mexican War; internal improvements; the Wilmot Proviso; the Compromise of 1850; Oregon; and the presidential elections of 1844-1848. The mechanics of publishing a newspaper and Ritchie's problems as Congressional printer are also reflected.","Folders 1-312 are a part of Southern Women and their Families in the 19th Century Papers and Diaries Series C Reels 8 and 9 in Swem Library's microforms area, call number HQ1438 .V5 S68.","The family papers, dating largely 1940-1851, contain family news of the Ritchie family, social news, and mention of many prominent 19th century Virginians. Of particular interst are Robert Ruffin Ritchie's letters from Mexico, 1847-1848; letters of George Ritchie while serving in the U.S. Navy, 1849-1860; Civil War letters reflecting social and economic conditions; and the considerable number of family letters to and from Brandon, home of Ritchie's daughter, Isabella Ritchie Harrison (Mrs. George Harrison). Included are single letters by Benjamin Ewell and John Tyler.","Chiefly letters to her husband, thier children, and her grandson.","Scope and Contents","Expected arrival of Appleton and Ritchie on the boat; William's arrival; Robert's preference for fillmore and not Pierce; isabella's good health; mention of numerous friends; memories of thier \"days of courtship\"; beginning of the harvest at Brandon; visit to Cabin Point/ 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Attendance at the capitol\"; mention of a number of friends and acquaintances; James Wickham's interest in May Parker [?]; location of a flannel chemise; request for news about Anne Eliza; \"meeting in Mecklenburg for the purpose of proscribing the Enquirer\".","Scope and Contents","Isabella Harrison's health; William in Paris; description of a delightful poet for 150 people; mention of Mr. Mellen \"who is a poet and the son of Chief Justice of Maine\"; comments about the people who attended the party; Richards wish \"to see as much of his father as he could before he went on his circuit\"; Thomas Ritchie's dinner \"with all the grandees at Col. Peytons\"; expected death of \"Mrs. Dr. Page\"; news about members of the family. 4 pp. ALS.","Chair for Bell; General Washington's birthday cake; Anne Eliza's childhood fondness for Washington; Isabella's attendance at the Centennial Ball; news about various friends; outbreak of scarlet fever. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Pleasure of May Parker's company; Mr. parker's desire that his daughter be like Isabella Harrison; \"ball to be given by Commder Patterson\"; box recieved from Anne Eliza; motherly concern for Isabella's well being; \"visit from Mrs. Judge Tucker\"; letter from the Lawrences via Mr.s Lewis. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Virginia's case of scarlet fever; instructions as to how Isabella handled Virginia's illness 'in case Anne Eliza should have it\" at Brandon; Mary's attendance at the ball; Siamese twins as \"a great curiosity\"; bills to be paid; love to all. 3 pp. ALS.","Virginia's recovery from a case of scarlet fever; Isabella Ritchies's great desire to have her daughter visit home; worth of a buttermilk diet; health of Mrs. Page and L. Munford.","Mrs. Ritchie's return to Richmond; shopping done for Isabella and expenses incurred; Mary Newton's health; news about various friends; enclosed also is a note to Isabella from her father. 4 pp. ALS.","Inclement weather preventing Mrs. Ritchies visit to Brandon; desire to see Mrs. Taylor; Mr. Nicholas interest in Evelyn; money recieved from Richard Randolph; letter from William while in Rome; family news; threat to knock General Boyd down with a chair; love to all. 3 pp. ALS","Mrs. Ritchie's desire to accompany Mr. harrison; Mention of Mr. Carter; \"spool silk' purchased at Nielsons; apologies for spools sent to Mrs. Powell; primrose flowers selected by Thomas Ritchie; musical party in the parlour; \"horrid reports about Ann Coles' and her father's investigation in Richmond. 2 pp. ALS.","Dinner of cod; tea with the Brockenbroughs; evening with Judge Tucker, Brook, and Mr. Nicholas; news about numerous friends. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Evelyn's departure to petersburg and the Ritchie's feeling she was not completely satisfied with her visit; purchase of an expensive dress; pencilled sketch of a \"gold hand\"; description of Abraham and Sally's wedding; sad death of Anne May; Thomas Ritchie's belief that \"there is a reaction rising in Virginia\"; desire to have Isabella visit Richmond. 4 pp. ALS.","Mary's Child ill with the thrash; visit from Uncle Carter; no rasberries to preserve; love to those at Brandon. 2 pp. ALS","Concern for Isabella Harrison's health; desire to have Isabella come to Richmond; present of earrings to Mary; dresses sent to Mrs. Ritchie by Mrs. Andrew. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Mention of Governor  Barbour; visit from Dr. Nelson; health of Margaret  Virginia; Isabella's poor health during her pregnancy  her \"course of starvation\"; \"despatches from Great Britian...[and] hoped of an amicable ajustment; letters from William; Margaret's music lesson with Daniel; News about numerous friends. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Selection of carpets for Isabella H.; mention of Capt. Bigger; decription of the carpets; party at Dr. Watson's  comment on teh elaborate turbans worn at the party; \"three Pyramids\" at Mr. McFarland's \"brilliant party'; news about numerous friends. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"A most cruel disappointment\" that Isabella H. did not come to Richmond; Carter Gwathney's engagement; mention of other expected marriages; \" Mr. Pendicuris [?]  last lecture\": \"The Whig abuses Mr. Nicholas\"; health of Judge Parker. 3 pp. ALS","Mrs. Johnson's fears for her son William; Anne Eliza's letters; paintings done by Mr. Mayor [?] and W. Robertson; description of a picture that Isabella Ritchie found pleasing; shoes for Isabella Harrison; mention of numerous friends; mr. West's portrait of Charlotte Carter; Mr. Leigh's recovery at Fauquier Springs. 4 pp ALS.","Meetings with Mr. [William James] Hubert [Hubard] to discuss painting a miniature; mention of Mr. Byrd; reports about disease in the city; family news. 2 pp. ALS","Evening spent with Miss Ford; George Taylor's peculiar behavior; success of the Ritchie's party and compliments about the good food; Mr. Hubard's painting; death of James Lyons and Anne Gwathney. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Anxiety about the health of the children at Brandon; Margaret's extended visit in Petersburg; payment of a debt at the Farmers Bank; news about numerous friends; Hancoke Chevallin [?] taken prisoner by the Mexicans\". 3 pp. ALS","Mrs. Ritchie's health; sermon at St. James; desire to recieve God's mercy and inspiration; purchase of a new servant, Henry; talents possessed by Henry; visit with President Polk's brother; Thomas Ritchie's Illness due to a large \"dose of salts'; news about numerous friends. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Health of Mrs. Mayo and Mary Jane Fulton; mention of Gansevoort Melville, Judge Sutherland,  Mr. Davenac [?]; \"letters of recomendation from Mr. Van Buren\"; post office matter involving Mr. Roane  William Ritchie; news about various friends. 4 pp. ALS.","Birth of the Harrison's son and Mrs. Ritchie's responce to the good news. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Charlotte as \"a legal witness\"; mention of Mr. Gooch; purchase of the Mills in Warwick; bill for a cap and bonnet; comment on Thomas Ritchie's \"crisis' and receipt of money through the mail; social engagements in Richmond; note from Mr. Carter \"full of reflection upon the uncertainty of life\"; whooping cough in town. 4 pp. ALS.","Breakfast with Betsy Coles; Mrs. Ritchie's displeasure with her dressmaker; \"grand dinner at Judge Nicholas'\" complete with Charlotte Russe and orange ice; mention of Mrs. Gilmer, Dr. Norton, Judge Barlow  many others; dinner party given by the Ritchies; family news. 4 pp. ALS","Scope and Contents","Mrs. Ritchie's good health; \"anti-Union\" feeling among Ritchie's friends; Mrs. Ritchie's desire to have the \"brioche cover'; good will to the Prussian painter; flowers in bloom; recipe for bread. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Approaching death of Mary [Ritchie Green?]; visit from Mrs. Mayo; Mrs. Byrd's improved health; Thomas Ritchie declining \"the honour of Governor\"; vote of a majority of stockholders' at the springs; mention of Dr. Clarke, James Ellis, Dr. Haxale; marriage of Mrs. Moncure to William Selden; death of Dr. Berkeley; Anne Eliza's cold; love to members of the family. 3 pp. ALS.","Jenny's health; Mary's visit in Fredericksburg with the Batons; thanks to Mr. Harrison for his letter. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Purchases made for Isabella by her mother; visitors anticipated at Brandon; dinner party which included a number of married ladies; \"going to see the Fire King\"; family news. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Enema for Margaret Harrison; basket at Zimmerman's; Judge Mason's insistence that Mrs. Ritchie stay with his family on her next visit; note from Emily Rutherfoord to William; carriage accident; candidates for a judgeship; \"personal interview with Admiral Reeside\"; evening at the National Hall-\"no longer Theatre\"; aprons at the Fair. 8 pp. ALS","Thomas Ritchie's suggestion that Mrs. Nicholas and friends be invited to brandon; Mrs. Spear's compliments about the Harrisons; strawberries for dinner; comment on the apricot trees. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Anne Eliza's decision to go to Brandon; Hellibone as a medicine \"quite dangerous for married ladies\"; two suicide attempts; Mrs. Gooch's health. Included also is a letter Mary Ritchie to Isabella re Mary's departure from the Harrisons and scial events at home. 3 PP. ALS.","Reason why Isabella would prefer that william did not pursue his somewhat serious intentions in regard to a young lady [most likely Anna Cora Ogden Mowatt]; Isabella's health; seals on a Valentine; note that the letter is \"Perhaps too strong.\"","Scope and Contents","Arrival of a check; billiards as a new \"passion\" for the family; changes in Brandon under George; motherly concern for George; Jeannie McBlair's musical talents; a suprise party at Mr. Freelands; news about various friends and relatives; items Isabella would like purchased. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","request for \"Orne Bails\" from Fannie Allen; concern for George; cold weather; desire that Charlotte attend the Inauguration; thoughts about George Byrd; care of some geraniums; visit with the Claremonts and the Canadians; news about various friends. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Arrival of Mr. Cross and a box of peas from Ashburgton; possible visit of Mr. McLean and Mr. Ben Williams with the Gittlngs; health of some friends; \"walk in the beautiful grounds of Mr. William Caldwells\"; visit to a graveyard; incidence of yellow fever. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Margaret Stone's health; arrival at the Washington Depot; fulfillment of a promise; friends and family in Washington; purchase of books at an auction; Isabella's concern for Margaret's seemingly \"hopeless' case; presents recieved by Anne Eliza; \"beautiful speciments of Japanese ingenuity\" at the President's; desire to recieve some money rather than have it invested. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Mr. Murdaugh as \"the Pastor of the Lower Church\"; text of Mr. Murdaugh's sermon; Isabella's walk along the river; border around the afghan; visit by George to the Gittings; Margaret's health; red birds in a cage; Dr. Robert's trips to Claremont and his concern over an ice bound vessel. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"statement of the money [Mr. Gittings] paid Isabella last summer and autumn\"; present from Cora of one of her books; Cora's \"baby Ball--to the children\"; news about various friends and relatives; desire that Charlotte write more frequently. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Thanks for letter recieved; money in bank; winter weather around Brandon; loss of Robert's and Bella's boats in the river ice; effect of the weather on plants in the greenhouse; health of one of Bella's carriage horses; presents from George Ritchie; Isabella's wish that George would be sent \"in a good Vessel to the Mediterranean\" 4 pp. AL.","Scope and Contents","Dress made by Miss Vernon; account of Cora's \"baby ball\"; sleigh ride; comment on Cora's book; request that Mrs. McComas make Isabella \"a body of Bombadine\"; purchase of other sewing items. 4 pp. ALS.","Purchase of coarse worsted to finish an afghan; Isabella Harrison's relectance to visit the Gittings before they come to Brandon. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Checks to be deposited in Isabella's account at the Cheasepeake Bank; items required for sewing a dress fir Bettie Heath; Mr. Wilson's party; news about members of the family; \"Mr. McKims failure\". 4 pp. ALS.","Exchange of material; news about several friends; church services performed by Mr. Murdaugh; broken wharf; visit to Claremont. 2 pp. ALS","Scope and Contents","\"Beautiful and tranquil\" surroundings at Brandon; Mr. Murdaugh's sermon at Cabin Point Church; renovation of Brandon Church; writing desk [for Mr. Murdaugh possibly]; trip to Washington via Richmond; dress for Evelyn Walker; mailing the letter. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Mr. Gittings' health; pleasure from being in Richmond with William Ritchie; dislike for a servant [?]; Beverly and family efforts to have him shipped out of Capt. Davis' boat; \"impatience to get off to the Springs\"; purchase of books by Shakespeare for William; check to pay Mrs. McComas. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Expected arrival of guests from Richmond; inclement weather; news about various friends; \"lessons in the culinary art\"; decorations for the church; Mr. Murdaugh's writing desk; caps from Mrs. Irving. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Mr. Murdaugh's desk; sad condition of the Rectory; Mr. Harrison's atttempts to find \" a water or hydraulic\" bed for his wife; cold weather and bad roads; Nellie's wedding; love to friends and family; death of the McKim's child. 6 pp. ALS","Scope and Contents","Description of a passenger next to Isabella on a train; discussion of fashions in a book; reaction of the passenger to some flowers; \"panic about the scarlet fever\"; dressmaking instructions to Mrs. McComas. 4 pp. AL.","Scope and Contents","Stockings purchased for a trip to Canada; blossoming of flowers; \"a perfect passion for a real diamond ring\"; gift to Mrs. Willis Bocock; request for violent vases; pastel by artist Guillaume of a Harrison picture.","Scope and Contents","Towels recieved from Charlotte; attempts to find a ring; visit from Miss Abby  Rose; Mr. harrison's attachment to Ellen; improvements made at Brandon; desire to procure a blackberry vine and a cutting from a \"Holy Ghost\" plant. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","George Ritchie's desire to obtain \"an exact statement of his finances\"; visitors expected soon at Brandon; planting \"Ivy around the old Colonial Ruins at Jamestown\"; Charlotte's poor health; mention of Isabella's \"grand Nephew Lietenant Lee\" as a \"great acquisition to our family\"; condition of the wheat and corn crops. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Thick solid shoes\" expected from Watkins; orders for George Ritchie to depart for Panama with the Navy; Margaret's health; mention of Mr. Millson and White Sulphur Springs; \"Dr. Buchlus opinion of Dear 'Sister Pollie'\". 4 pp. ALS","Capt. Reno to Utah; mention of numerous friends; Mr. Radzimiskis' [?] blistered throat; walk with Mr. Carr; desire to have the Gittings travel to the Springs. 4 pp. incomplete. AL.","Thanks for a Christmas present; death of Mary's baby; details about the funeral; mention of Capt. Reno; Christmas company with the Ritchies; decorations on the tree; distribution of the presents to everyone including the servants. 4 pp. incomplete. AL.","Charlotte's improved health; family news; marriage of Minny Hunt; expected visit with Counsin Mary; Addie L. as a new church member; problem with Margaret's servant. 4 pp. incomplete. AL.","Health of a number of people; presents fo L. Nicholas  John Koim, the florist; Wiliam's letter upsetting to Mrs. Ritchie; contrast of \"the Hill' to Ashburton; visit with Dr. Hale; love to members of the family; Mrs. Ritchie's finances. 4 pp. Al.","Charlotte's health; Isabella's suggestion that Charlotte wear flannel to protect her body in winter; news about Mr. Wyman; purchase of a desk; desire to find a wife for George Marne [?]. 4 pp. ALS.","Check to Charlotte. Charlotte's improved health; Belle's interest in a school; visitors at Brandon; love to Mr. Gittings. Enclosed also is a letter to Charlotte from Annie Ritchie Cross re Isabella Ritchie's good health; check for payment of some caps; comment on Charlotte's health; harvest at Brandon; news about various friends. 4 pp. ALS.","Hoped for arrival of Thomas Ritchie; exchange of some earrings; Mr. Drew to Cabin Point; comment on William Ritchie's fiancee, news about numerous friends. 4 pp. ALS.","Letters recieved from Charlotte Wickham and Belle Harrison; caps to be taken to Baltimore; use of some velvet material; ride to Dr. Osborne's with Belle; invitation to Henry Wise to preach. 4 pp. ALS.","Jeannie in Richmond with her friend Susan; check for Christmas gifts for the servants; visit of Charlotte Lee while her husband is busy at the White House; Bell's efforts to get the churches ready for Christmas; Mr. Wise for President; news about numerous friends. 4 pp. ALS.","Description of something fragrant that Isabella makes; meeting Mr. Murdaugh in Richmond; mention of Mrs. Lear; letter to Bessie; Mr. Gittings' sudden Illness. 4 pp. incomplete. AL","Desire to have Anne come to White Sulpher; compliemtns about some slippers; Mrs. Theodore Lee's fancy ball; mention of numerous people; sermon from Joseph Willmer; inquiry about a ring Mrs. Ritchie ordered; writing lessons for Mrs. Ritchie. 4 pp. ALS.","Money to Charlotte; appointment of a trustee; Mr. Cross' helpful administrations; Isabella Harrison's health; under sleeves knit by the McKims. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Plans to see Margaret; Jennie \"being bent of deeds of good intent\"; attempts to improve the church rectory; mention of the Murdaughs; health of William Kent [?]; Dr. Osborne's prediction about Mrs. William Harrison's chances of living \"till warm weather\"; desire to have a cap made; love to members of the family. 4 pp. AL.","Boxes left at home of William Ritchie; marriage of Mr. Whiting's brother; arrival of a trunk; Isabella's check; variety of expensive purchases; note to Margaret from one of her sisters. 4 pp. AL.","Scope and Contents","\"Cause of anger...against vile yankees\"; reference to Queen Elizabeth; news about John Willcox's family; blossoms from the magnolia trees: \"makee haste abd drub the Yankees\".","Scope and Contents","Belle Harrison's decision \"to let no one open the mail again but herself\"; \"stunning effect of the great victory of Sunday last\" [1st Bull Run]; events that Isabella wished could take place after such a victory; Mr. Hammond's recovery from the measles. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Belle and Jeannie \"revising the Signals\"; flag of truce and note from Ben; William Ritchie's poor health; watermellon from Mr. Murdaugh; expected \"seventeen thousand bushel wheat\"; mention of numerous friends and relatives. 4 pp. ALS.","Ms Poem. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Health of one attended by Dr. Stone; visit to Brandon by Mr. Gittings; letters recieved; \"Box of French and German wines\"; love to various friends; enjoyment of an afternoon boat ride. 4 pp. ALS.","Sympathy expressed to the Ritchie family by the Royal Arch, Chapter No. 3 on the death of Thomas Ritchie Jr. 1 p. ALS.","Condolences on the death of Thomas Ritchie. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Thank yous given for all the Christmas presents recieved; Isabella's concern over George Ritchie's naval career and general well being; desire that George be ordered to the Mediterranean; sleigh ride in the snow; loss of Robert's and Bella's boats; care for a man whose leg was amputated; comments on Cora Ritchie's book; recipes for \"Uncle Tommy's bread cakes\" and \"snow bread\"; news about friends. 10 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Cao for Mrs. Nicholas; mention of numerous friends; special dinner for \"the celebrated Mr. Crawford\"; \"delightful evening...at the Governors\". 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Death of Rev. Mr. Chrisholm; Mrs. Ritchie's feeling that \"it is immoral for the very poor people to marry\"; family news; Anne's health; present romances; purchase of a puppy for the Orgains; mention of several friends. 4 pp. incomplete. ALS.","Isabella's finances; payment of debts; Jeeannie's desire to stay at Brandon; visit with Murdaugh family; mention of a number of friends; book given the Ritchies as a Christmas present. 4 pp. incomplete. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Family news; purchase of a wax doll; mention of \"green backs\"; Christmas greeting; Major lewis' marriage; Ellen's new son, Jefferson Randolf. 3 pp. ALS.","Visit to the White House; mention of Lincoln; reference to fighting in South Carolina; visit from Washington Gwathney; \"subject of the lace shawl \"; bills to be paid. 4 pp. incomplete. AL.","Scope and Contents","New dress selected by Mrs. Snooks; pattern desired for \"Trooper drawers\"; pretty braid for Mrs. Snead. 1 p. incomplete. AL.","Desire to have information about the Ritchie family in Richmond. 2 pp. ALS.","Chiefly letters to parents, brothers, and sisters, children, and miscellaneous letters to George and Isabella Ritchie Harrison including several to thier daughter Belle Harrison.","Scope and Contents","Health of Anne Eliza; Isabella's attack of dyspepsia; Jenny as a \"happy and good\" child; King's Mill plantation near Williamsburg; letter from Mr. Rives; greetings to members of the family. 4 pp. ALS.","Guests presently at Brandon; congregation at church and an Easter sermon; marriage of Mrs. Orgain's housekeeper to Mr. Edloe's overseer; presents desired for Belle's birthday; lengthy list of items that Isabella would like Anne E. to purchase for Brandon. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Thanks for \"kindness to George\"; Mother's health and suggestion that she brought to Brandon; mention of numerous visitors at Brandon; mention of a lecture by [Charles?] Minnigerode; greetings to the family. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Thank you for letters; trip to Richmond; return home of isabella's daughter; \"Ole Bull's concert in Richmond\"; rearranging portraits in the parlour; news about family members and friends; request that George have mrs. Lowe make \"2 other white cords and tassels\"; motherly advice to George to \"ever aim at excellence in all things...\" 4 pp. AL.","Plans to meet each other in Washington; Marriage of Uncle William; relatives visiting Brandon; commencement of the Harvest at the Rowe. 3 pp. ALS.","Disappointment that Mrs. Ritchie did not travel to Capon Springs; willingness of Mr. Cross to leave Capon Springs; travel schedule; weather in the mountains; mention of a number of visitors at the Springs; games the young people amuse themselves with; family news. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Circumstances under which Belle wrote her last letter to George; task of playing the piano; apples in the parlor; visits from Mr. Byrd and William Cross; Including letter to George from Isabella H. Harrison re motherly hopes for her son and news concerning friends and relatives. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Servant for George at school; weather and navigation on the river; business of UNcle George in Petersburg; Isabella's boat; motherly advice to George \"to bear what is unavoidable quietly\". 4 pp. ALS","Enjoyment of a visit with Charlotte despite Isabella's eye trouble; party at Mary Millson's; health of Mrs. Ritchie; selection of graveside monuments for Tom Ritchie, Jr. and his Father; love to the family. 4 pp. ALS.","Fine health of their mother; visitors presently at Brandon; improvement in Polly's condition; chairs presented by William to the Church; Isabella's knitting; plant of white jessamine for Charlotte. 4 pp. AL.","Gittings' inability to visit Brandon; John's health; Harrison's stay in the mountains; draught and its effect on the corn crop; pencilled notes on one page in another hand-possibly a grocery list. 4 pp. ALS.","Travel schedule to Lower Brandon; request that rooms be prepared for the visit; mention of companionship of Ilsie Heileman; family news. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Meeting with Robert Walker and Peter V. Daniel; Belle's missing baggage; effort to locate William; \"cordial reception\" by Sallie Harrison; [Charles?] Minniegerode's success as a minister; George Byrd at Cousin Maria's; George at the University; mention of various other friends and relatives. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Isabella's reduced expenditures resulting from the failure of the corn crop; slection of a wedding present for Isabella's nephew, George H. Byrd; health of \"sister Polly\" at Upper Brandon; Isabella's bad cough; visit of Englishman, Mr. Dunlop; cold weather with ice on the river; \"the double Wickham wedding\". 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Drive to Brandon Church to hear Mr. Murdaugh\"; Dr. Osborne to Berkeley; \"rheumatic affection\" in Isabella's shoulder; health of \"sister Polly\"; number of visits made between Cabin Point and Montpelier; loss of some articles for Mrs. Murdaugh; \"Mary Millson's distress about her disgraced maid\". 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Isabella's pleasure on recieving her mother's letter; mention of Adeline Mayo and Joesphine Gracie; George's friendship with Mr. Gracie; health of \"Sister Polly\"; marriage of Dr. Osborne; condition of the Rectory; absense of Dr. Robert; visit of Mr. and Mrs. Davis; love to members of the family; celebration of Jamestown. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Isabella's trip to Richmond; Cellie's health; drying Mr. Murdaugh's rain soaked furniture; visit from Fanny Allen and the Simpsons; an \"occurence so sad and so mortifying\"; \"46 candidates for Confirmation\" in Richmond; George's orders to sail on the Saratoga; marriage  of Cellie's brother; wedding reception for Dr. Osborne and his new bride. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Convulsions suffered by \"Sister Polly\"; dresses for Belle; Mr. Mann's music; visits from John Lay, Jonathon Smith, Leonidas, the Murdaughs, and the McCandlishs. 4 pp. ALS.","Pleasure derived by the Gittings' visit to Brandon; desire that Mr. Gittings allow Charlotte to have her portrait done by an artist, Mr. Guillaume, at Brandon in May. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Trip to Richmond; \"Mr. Everett's Lecture on Washington\"; Belle's portrait; Anne Eliza's May visit to Brandon; Mr. Guillaume's apparent need of work; extension of Belle's stay with Gittings in Baltimore; death of Mr. taylor, the sexton; purchse of cologne in Washington. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Visit of Mr. and Mrs. Simpson and Dr. Ben Harrison and bride; Polly's health; request for several household items ; frame for a \"piece of worsted work\"; purchase of tea tables; George's and Belle's visit to the Gittings in Baltimore; portraits by Mr. Guillaume. 4 pp. AlS.","Scope and Contents","Barrel of broken china for Charlotte's \"Tinker\" to mend; Margaret's accident at Upper Brandon; poor health of Mrs. Thomas Ritchie; news about various friends; rustic furniture; return of Dr. Robert from Claremont; love to members of the family; Mr. Guillaume's proposed portrait of Mrs. Thomas Ritchie in November. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Jennie's visit to Imo[gene] Lyons in Richmond; Jennie's \"affair du cour\"; company at Brandon; George Harrison as a \"corporal of a Troop of Horse\"; unfavorable weather and threat of worms for the crops; Belle's coming of age and management of \"her own financies\"; trip to Dr. Robert's farm, Indiana fields on the York River; family news. 4 pp. incomplete. AL.","Scope and Contents","Jennie's company on a trip to Richmond; health of Mrs. Thomas Ritchie; visits with Mrs. Turnbull, Major Lee, Mrs. John Tabb; Annie's baby; \"distress of the Gittings' family\"; mention of Mrs. McBlair, Mrs. Col. Harris, Mr. Richard Randolph, Captain Williams, Wainwright Heileman, Margaret Stewart. 6 pp. ALS.","Nostalgic sentiments about past Christmases and family reunions; Jennie Calwell's cold; Christmas guests at Brandon; decorations in the churches; news about various friends; foods on hand over the holidays. 8 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Unexpected visit of Robert Page who is \"doctoring the Wounded Yankees in Richmond\"; beating given John McKim; Randolph Harrison at the battle of Stone Bridge; \"address of Johnston and Beauregard to our soldiers\"; expected attack on Newport News; mention of General Magruder; Ben's promotion to Quarter Master; shirts for George. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Shipments of hay; Reuben and a promisory note; purchase of bacon; \"Barrel of sugar for the sick\"; news about friends and family; check for Mr. Murdaugh; presents of sturgeon and a muskmelon. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Variety of Visitors at Brandon; mention of the Battle of Bethel; death of Carter Harrison at Bull Run; plundering of provisions at Ampthill; report that George is \"a noble fellow\"; purchase of \"200 Horses for the Army\". 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"The Smithfield disaster\"; condition of the Confederate army; \"last acts [of Congress] with regard to currency and the Army\"; selling of some bonds; \"procuring corn and forage in Charlotte\"; George's Harrison position at dublin; mention of General Breckinridge; disposal of the servants; pencilled notes in another's hand. 4 pp. incomplete. AL.","Scope and Contents","Death of Anne Eliza; mention of Dr. Chatard, Bishop Johns, Mary Hagner's husband [Mr. Nelson]; preservation of the body; search for Mr. Cross; questions about Brandon; supplies of coffee, suger, and bacon; \"difficulty in getting white seed wheat\"; harships face by many Southern friends during the war; opening of a Commission House in New York by George Byrd and Mr. Gregg. 8 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Disposition of \"the Washington House\"; Mr. Welles' desires about renting terms; financial considerations if the house is sold; Belle's delayed return from the mountains; check to George Harrison; \"time for putting in a crop\"; news of family and friends; government compensation to Southerners for thier servants; copy of two letters enclosed-\"Mr. Cross to the Doctor\" and \"Mr. Cross to Wm. Stone\" 6 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"General Lee's war hat\"; news about various friends; General Graham's expedtion to Brandon; meeting between Shirley  Randolph Harrison  a Nothern woman who had some pieces of music from Brandon; Negroes \"at N. Wales and Broadneck who desire to retain the land\"; possibility of returning to Brandon; enclosed is a copy of a letter from S.A. Dulton from Ashford, Conn., re a family Bible. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Correspondence from Mr. Cross; need for sister Margaret \"to see Mr. Chew about Mr. Mason's property\"; visit of Randolph and Shirley Harrison; goods stolen from Brandon during the war; Mr. Dulton's return of a family Bible; plants and flowers at Brandon; Negroes at North Wales and Broadneck who \"wish to occupy the soil\"; mention of the Freedmen's Bureau; possble sale of Westover. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Mr. Corcoran's offers of fincancial assistance; possible loan of $3000; Mr. Chew's efforts on behalf of the Masons; George's Harrison receipt of Mr. William Harrison's cows. Mention of the late resident of Dr. Brockenbrough's house [Jefferson Davis]. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Disappointment in not receiving news of Belle and her brother; visit with Mr. Reed, the new  Pastor; George's health; profit realized from \"two fruit vessels\"; news of other friends and family members. 2 pp. ALS.","Pleausres of the Baths for Belle; weather; trip to Richmond and then home; apologies for such a hasty letter. 2 pp. ALS.","Robert's trip to Richmond; Mann Page's letter about the weather around Brandon; family news. 2 pp. ALS.","Visit with Margaret; letter to Mann Page about the weather; Charlotte's flattering letter. 2 pp. ALS.","News from Brandon; Isabella's stay with Margaret; Mrs. Thomas Ritchie's will; hope that the weather is not to coold; family news; Mr. Corcoran's departure for Europe; love to Mann [Page] and all the servants and neighbors. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Isabella's health; arrival of company to Brandon; \"gathering flowers for Hollywood\"; family news; vegetables and fruits on hand as well as ice. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Excrutiating rheumatism\" afflicting Carter; desire that Isabella visit Broad neck; self portrait as \"a poor, gloomy forlorn long beardef, horrid wretch, wrapped in flannel  pepper Rum\"; favor of having several shirts made for Carter's son, Charles. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Proposed visit to Brandon in May; Charlotte's company as \"a source of great comfort\"; letters to Isabella Ritchie requesting news about the Harrisons; Isabella Harrison's poor health and Carter's suggestion that she make a trip to the Hot Springs. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Inefficency of the \"Jackson post offices\"; Charlotte's health; end of the harvest and expected good prices for the crop; pleasure of staying at Brandon; desire that a mutual friend no longer deprive himself \"of that first, greatest sweetest  most indispensable of blessings, a wife\"; love to members of the family. 3 pp. ALS.","Reference to a precious stone found by Coles at Brandon; jeweled setting made for the gem and its presentation to Isabella. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Subject of a warrant for William E. Hopkins\" apology for such a long delay in answering George's letter; little possibility that a midshipmen's position would be available for Mr. Hopkins; desire to visit Brandon again. 3 pp. ALS.","Appraisal of the estate of George E. Harrison and lands in Prince George County. 1 p. Ms.","Scope and Contents","Change of plans in regard to a visit to Brandon; payment of \"one or two very small neighborhood debts\" $15 to aunt Abby; death of Julia; work to be done by some carpenters; love to members of the family; news of Robert Walker's journey to Salt River. 3 pp. ALS.","Pain suffered by Taylor and his continued state of poor health; disregard given to physician's advice; tournament in front of Taylor's house and a description of the events and crowd; fancy ball and the loss of a borrowed jewel; love to members of the family. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Anticipation of Belle's visit to Spring Garden; Taylor's \"very gentle health\"; family news; need \"to convince the people of the greater security of small and short credits, and cash dealings\"; efforts to locate Tom in Petersburg; love to members of the family. 3 pp. ALS.","Lyons' regrets that he cannot accept the harrison's invitation to join them for a Christmas dinner. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Safe arrival in Philadelphia; expression of \"heartfelt thanks\" for the hospitality recieved at Brandon; interest in Thomas Ritchie's health; appretiation of Jenny's flowers; love to everyone at Brandon. 4 pp. ALS.","Receipt of a pitcher by Isabella; invitation to visit Brandon; death of Captain Mallory; best wishes to Anne Eliza; Robert Ritchie's decision to settle near Brandon; health of Isabella Ritchie; Mrs. Parker to Washington for the winter. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Present of \"a pair of Cuff Pins\" from Belle to her mother. 1 p. AL.","Invitation for Isabella and her daughter to stay with the Rutherfoords during the convention in Richmond. 4 pp. ALS.","Inedible figs that arrived from Richmond; problems encountered by Mr. Volmar over covering a chair; Robert Ritchie's health; included are some pencil sketches and notes on the envelope. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Receipt of a box at the Adams Express office; spectacles to be mailed; landing of Bella's furniture at the wharf; \"outrage of \"the Harper's Ferry affair\" arrest of Capt. Cooke at Carlisle; belief that \"the whole party...ought to be executed whether insane or not\"; George Harrison's new carriage. 2 pp. ALS.","Material used by Mr. Vollmar to cover Isabell's furniture; shipping arrangements for the furniture; purchase of a piano; love to members of the family. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Arrival in Richmond and meeting with George's sister; \"trip to Christiansburg after army horses\"; mention of Bull Run; Yankee prisoners in the hospital; health of Sister Annie; news about various friends; included also is a letter undated from Isabella H. Harrison to George Harrison re statement from Mr. Cross; Sale of wheat; material for the servants' clothing. 8 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Anticipation of letters in the mail; reference to a mutual friend Rich. S. Scriveller; dinner \"with Lady Ward, mother of the Earl of Dudley\"; ride on an \"English Cavalry Charger\"; discussion of the British politics; request for a photograph; wedding in Paris. 8 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Check recieved from Isabella; bill from Forbes; mention of kindnesses done by Isabella; successful reception for 400-500 persons. Included also is a letter 27 November 1865, Isabella H. Harrison, Washington, to Doctor [Robert R. Ritchie], Brandon Re; total amount required for repairs; purchase of cows; advertisement for servants; Belle to the dentist; news about two marriages; hiring of white laborers. 4 pp. ALS.","49 verses composed by Pinkney about Brandon. 14 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Details of Laulie Eustis' death; grief og J.W. Corcoran; Perkins' vacation to Switzerland and Germany; description of the Perkins' life in Paris;\"no intercourse between the Northern  Southern people\" in Paris; news concerning a number of common acquaintances. 8 pp. ALS.","Announcement of Shenstone's engagement to August Emma Grace Knapp of the Brownrigg family. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Invitation to attend the annual picnic of \"the Sunday School at Brandon Church\". 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","appreciation of news from Brandon; \"bringing the representatives of the Lafayette family to the Yorktown Celebration in the Trenton\"; invitation to Belle to visit the \"Trenton\" when it docks at Hampton Roads; \"certain degree of regret\" felt upon leaving Europe; description of the Charms of Nice; places visited along the Mediterranean--Touion, Marseilles, Genoa, Elba, Corsica, Straights of Messina, etc. 8 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Parker's thanks to Page for some service rendered; charges for hauling a boat. Included also is a letter 25 Aug, 1881 from Isabella H. H[arrison, Washington, to [Belle R. Harrison], [New York]. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Photograph given to \"Mr. Laughlin's friends at Brandon\"; description of the photograph; mention of the \"many kindnesses...shown to my son's friends\". 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Easter greetings...to...dear friends at Brandon\"; present of bookmarks to thank for a box of ivy sent by Mr. Jefferson Harrison. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Reminescennces about Belle and her mother; pleasent company at Massanitto last summer; desire to hear from and about the Harrison family; questions about Harrison genealogy; possible descent of Benjamin Harrison from \"john Harrison adjutant General of Cromwelles army\". 2 pp. ALS.","References to Isabella Ritchie Harrison. Ms. Poem. 2 pp.","Scope and Contents","Invitation to Sheppard \"to come to Brandon and make a copy of the portrait of Colonel Byrd\"; Sheppard's \"duties as a teacher at the Mechanics Institute\" in Richmond; desire to have certain measurements of the portrait noted on a piece of transparent paper; difficulties encountered in making a full length portrait of Byrd from Belle's picture; sketch of Byrd included in the letter. 3 pp. ALS.","Blessings to the Harrisons for thier remembrance of French at Easter; French's health and celebration of his 75th birthday; love to everyone at Brandon. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Pictures from Mary's \"dear Brandon friends\"; brief visit in Philadelphia before returning to the Pacific Coast; \"heartfelt thanks\" to Miss Ritchie and Mrs. Isabella Harrison. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Inquiry about Isabella Harrison's health; Charles' suffering due to \"consumption of the jaw\"; \"idea of putting the Cabin Point organ in the Claremont Church\"; offer to acquire an organ or piano for the new school house; anticipation of \"a weeks shooting in January down on the James River\". 2 pp. ALS.","Straw hat for Belle; Mrs. Ritchie to Washington; Lizzie Nicholas in Philadelphia; mention of Sally Harrison and her departure from Tree Hill. 3 pp. ALS.","Solicitation of aid for a church in Petersburg. 1 p. ALS.","Newsabout the seriousness of Anne Eliza's poor health; suggestion that someone from the family  take a trip to Winchester to see Anne; mention of Ben Harrison, Mrs. Nicholas, Miss Greenhow, and Mr. Cole. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Spirits of turpentine as a beneficial treatment of scarlet fever; attempt to see Mary Millson; description of Dr. Andrews and his diagnosis of Charlotte's health; mention of \"the splendid ship the Pennsylvanian\"; Judge Tucker of Williamsburg as a fellow passenger; love to members of the family. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Health of Custis; mention of Belle White; \"nice things for the invalid\"; Mrs. Cocke's health; visit with Capt. Edmund; \"love to Ole Miss  you  Belle\" 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Purchase of corn around Halifax; impressment of food \"for families of the soldiers\"; destruction of property at Brandon. Included also is an incomplete letter undated from [?] to Belle re death of a child; lack of surplus corn to share. L. 2 pp.","Two of which are very similar. 7 pp. Ms.","Return of Robert Ritchie's Bible which Dulton took from Brandon when the Harrison's home was burned during the Civil War. Included also is a copy of a letter from W.B.B. Cross, Boston, to Captain [?], 29 Oct. [?]. Re; sale of the house on the square. 1 p. Cy.","Invitation to the Harrison family, Isabella Ritchie, Virginia Ritchie, and Mr. Drew to visit the Wyman's in Baltimore. 8 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Letters by Margaret Ritchie Stone to her mother, brothers, and sisters, 1829-1873  undated and miscellaneous letters to MRS and manuscripts, including a poem about Brandon by MRS and a diary kept while on a visit to Brandon by MRS's daughter, 1871.","Cousin Betsey's improved health; love for William; death of Sarah Aylett's brother; toys purchased at the Fair. Included also is a letter 3 Feb. 1829, Robert Ritchie to Isabella, re brother George's misfortune; death of Betsey Kaye and Samuel Myers; hope that Isabella will visit soon. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Trip to Washingon of thier parents and sister Mary; illness of Daniel Triplett at the University; news about Uncle Parker; purchase of \"a handsome head-dress and bonnet\"; Dr. nelson's retirement; Dr. Starke's wedding; love from the family. 2 pp. ALS.","Motherly description of a child; Isabella's health; letter from sister Mary; Watson's visit to Monticello; other general news of friends and family. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Margaret's \"shopping expedition\"; difficulty in purchasing desired items; account of goods bought for Isabella; love to members of the family. 3 pp. ALS.","Letter to Mrs. Cabell; reason for Cousin William's visit; mention of Mrs. Moncure Robinson; way various evenings were spent; invitation to a musical party. 4 pp. ALS.","Apologies for lack of correspondence; strict surroundings at Margaret's school; Christmas preparations at Brandon; love to various friends and relatives; French as the required language throughout the day; mention of numerous people. 4 pp. ALS.","Details of Margaret's journey; effect of seeing so many crippled people at Hot Springs; reaction to the water and baths at Hot Springs; love to members of the family. 3 pp. ALS.","Detailed description of Margaret's new home and the furniture in it; quality of the servants; Margaret's feelings about being away from her home and family; love to members of the family. 5 pp. ALS.","Thanks for the purchase of a Christmas present for Anna Miller; gift of an ale mug for Dr. Stone; Christmas tree expected by the family; invitation to Charlotte to spend the holidays in Washington; news about members of the family; note included from Anne Eliza to Charlotte about the Christmas holidays and the desire to see each other.","health of Thomas Ritchie; desire to acquire a one horse carriage for TR; attempt to purchase one thru Radznimski; request that Bella loan her carriage. 4 pp. AL.","Margaret's outings over the past three weeks; thank yous for letters recieved; Cora Semmes [?] wedding; selection of a bridal present; description of a pair of vases; details of Cora's wedding and the Catholic service; news about friends and family. 6 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Departure of Aunt Dolly; trip to Ashburton; invitation from Charlotte; productions by \"Strahosh' opera troubles\"; Charlotte Henderson's wedding; death of Richard Randolph; Isabella's eye trouble; Isabella Ritchie's \"lengthy description of Niagara\"4 pp. AL.","Death of Maria Wright; care of Margaret's children; need for more servants; Robert at Hot Springs; news about friends and family; death of Dr. Canston; Cora in Boston; \"Ellen Key's book 'Bread for my children'\"; 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Christening of Margaret's baby; preparations \"to sumon the members of the family to Church\"; the baby's wardrobe; Margaret's desire that the baby go to Charlotte if anything should happen to her. 4 pp. ALS.","Greetings for the new year; thanks for the children's Christmas presents; reception of holiday visitors; comment on the lovely dressed and jewelry worn by some ladies; request that Charlotte be godmother to Margaret's son; death of Randall Heymen; greetings to friends and relatives. 4 pp. ALS.","Return from Brandon with several members of the family; christening of Margaret's son; congradulations to Mrs. Williams; poor health of Isabella Ritchie; note included from Anne Elize to Charlotte. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Charlotte's poor health and need to be treated in New York by Dr. Sims; Jenny's desire to accompany Charlotte to New York; \"death of Mary Frances little Bessie, who died with scarlett fever\"; nurse for Mr. Wards children; entertainment in Baltimore while visiting the Gittings; mention of numerous friends; description of an elaborate wedding. 6 pp. AL.","Purchases for Mrs. Ritchie and thier shipment to her in a trunk; delight of eating current jelly with mutton; materials for dresses and bonnets; health of the Stone family; news about friends and relatives; box of dry goods sent to Richmond. 4 pp. ALS.","Arrangements for a visit of a friend with Charlotte's family; no news from Brandon; printed accounts of the war; early baloon ascention near Washington; mention of Butler and Beauregard; death of Mr. McLean. 4 pp. AL.","Scope and Contents","\"the bustle of rolling waggons and passing soldiery\"; \"anticipation attack upon Alexandria\"; mention of General Beauregard; Dr. Stone's attendance to wounded soldiers; \"feeling of emnity to all Southerners\"; Margaret's cautiousness about expressing her true feelings about the war; William Ritchie's return to Richmond while Cora remained in Paris; friends killed in battle; \"talk of confiscating property\"; destructiion of Richmond's elite black horse company. 8 pp. AL.","Scope and Contents","Visit with Virginia Smith; death of Mrs. Crome[?]; bowl of dahlias; concern for \"poor Erskine\" and willingness to write his mother; \"grand display of military\" and comments by \"foreigners attached to the staff\"; dinner with a cavaltry officer; \"female spies in Balt as well as in Washington\"; sale of some beautiful lace; \"no fear of war in our midst\"; marriage of Cynthia Tucker to Dr. Coleman of Williamsburg. 4pp. AL.","Scope and Contents","Directions about sending letters; \"possibility of communicating with our Va friends\"; troop movements; identification of Margaret as Dr. Stone's wife; meeting with Eliza Bell; \"bombardment of Charleston\"; state of an old house once owned by the Ritchies; sale of property. 5 pp. AL.","Scope and Contents","\"Movements of the Braton party\"; expected visit of Isabella harrison's daughter; treatment of general Presport's child who has epileptic fits; petitions for amnesty by Virginians; purchase of \"Cameron\" for the coopers; mention of Mrs. John Mason, Major Silsey [?], Wm. Harrison, and Col. Rutherfoord; acquisition of a new leg for Ran harrison. 4 pp. AL.","Scope and Contents","Letter requesting aid for \"a noble young Confed, thrown upon the community of New Orleans\"; help from the State Dept. in regard to Mr. mason's farm; \"petition for Mr. Dan's release\"; mention of Mrs. Coleman; love to members of the family. 2 pp. AL.","Scope and Contents","Visit from Wm. Cross; memories of Anne Eliza; opportunity to meet General Lee, \"the greatest man living\"; description of the General and the impression he made on the Stone children; death of Mrs. Riley; William Ritchie's stay with the Stones; Palmer's \"magnificent music\"; \"violent speeches...in consequence of the President's veto\". 4 pp. ALS.","Sale of a house in Presott's Square; problems encountered with the sale due to Robert Ritchie's death and possible will; need to present the legal problems about the house in court; news about members of the famil; relative [perhaps John Gittings] being names president of a bank; foot operation with a local anasthetic; William's desire to have Robert's winter cloak. 6 pp. AL.","Scope and Contents","\"Justice to those, who have suffered so much from the war\"; difficulty of some members of the family to pay thier portion of a debt; inheritence from Thomas Ritchie's will; unjust \"repay[ment] [of] a debt that has already been cancelled\". 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Payment of an \"infamous debt\" and the efforts made by the Stone's to pay William's share of that debt out of thier own stock; financial arrangements made with John Gittings; family news; mention of numerous friends at the Cape; celebration of Ritchie's birthday at an ice cream parlor; Dr. Andrews as a \"most unhappy person about the state of the country\". 5 pp. AL.","Scope and Contents","Advice given by Dr. Miller in regard to the effect of some pills; considerable illness at Brandon; visit with Mrs. Prickett; news about various friends; death of Dr. Olds; Family news; \"superb peaches on our trees\"","Scope and Contents","Jenny's visit to Dr. Shelden in Norfolk; travel arrangements to Washington and the Baths; Mr. Gittings' poor health; family news; effect of poor crops on Eliza's finances; threat of typhoid fever; \"arrival of Mrs. Jackson with 34 pieces of luggage\" filled with \"every convievable...piece of finery\"; presents given by Mrs. Jackson. 8 pp. Al.","Scope and Contents","Belle's health; Margaret's unhappiness over not being able to visit Brandon in the Spring; possiblity of sending Eliza to Brandon \"to see her friends\"; Mrs. Tiffany's indignation in regard to \"the braclet story\"; \"account of the Bishop's courtship and marriage\"; bouquetto mrs. Cummins; good weather for \"Anne's Boston trip\"; delicious sausage from Charlotte. 4 pp. AL.","Plans of several friends to make an unexpected visit to the Harrison's home; mention of Ann Johnson, Maria Gwathney, Kate Gamble, Julia Watson, Bernard Carter, Mrs. Orgain; health of members of the Ritchie family. 1 p. ALS.","Shipment of a trunk to Mrs. Ritchie; contents of the trunk; payment of bills; money to Belle for a dress; visit with Annie; love to friends ans family. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Health of thier mother; Robert's visit with Jeff Davis; visit with various friends and acquaintances; mention of Maj. French as \"a defaulter to the Government\". 2 pp. ALS.","Regret that Isabella did not spend the Fall with Margaret and her family; support for an orphan's home; Charlotte's health; Addie Douglas' attack of pleurisy; nonarrival of Annie's china; clerical matter that appeared in the paper; mention of Bishop Meade; love to members of the family; recipe for tarragon. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Letters from White Sulpher Springs; Isabella Ritchie's request that Margaret \"attend to her commission\" about a ring; payment of several bills for Isabella; purchase of lettuce [?] soap; desire that Charlotte visit Margaret; present \"dullness of Washington'; news about friends and relatives. 4 pp. AL.","Visit of Belle's daughter and Bob; damage to a trunk on the train; travel schedule of Belle and Bob; receipt of a letter from isabella. 2 pp. Al.","Scope and Contents","Illness in the Stone family; recipe for \"Green Tomato Pickle\"; rasperry plant for Charlotte; love to various relatives. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Correspondence to Richmond; precautions to take when writing; visit with Anne Eliz; loss of the Cross' home; Margaret as \"a manager of the Church Home\"; query about a lost chemise; news about Margaret's children. 4 pp. Al.","Visit from Jenny and Bella; George in Richmond and his failure to attend a wedding; borrowing table mats; purchase of a pair of gloves; love to members of the family. 4 pp. AL.","By Jane Southall [?] Stone, daughter of Margaret Ritchie Stone. Includes mention of a Mr. Campbell, \"third son of Lord Campbell, the late Lord Chief Justice of England,\" who visited brandon during Jane's stay. 26 pp. Ms. Diary.","Scope and Contents","Expression of Corcoran's pleasure over the use of \"the cane presented by Louis XVI to Genl. Washington\" 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Acknowledgement of receipt of wedding invitation for Margaret's daughter and George B. harrison; congratulations to the couple and \"sincere wishes for thier continued prosperity and happiness\". 1 p. ALS.","Desire to have the picture of Thomas Ritchie that hangs in the Tappahannock Court Room replaced with an oil painting of him; enveiling ceremony of the first picture; mention of Mr. Wright's kinship to the Ritchies through the Roane family lines. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Virginia;s plans to leave; Aunt Eliza's improved health. Included also is a letter from [Margaret R. Stone] to [?] re Annie Parker's letter; Anne Eliza's health; Catherine's excitement about going home; purchase of \"spice powder\"; \"nothing from the South, except the sickening accounts of the papers about that last [?] battle\" 4 pp. ALS.","2 pp. Ms. Poem.","Two letters by Ritchie, 1846 1852","Answer to message recieved from J. H. Pleasants; reasons for protesting the conditions of the duel; Ritchie's decision to appear despite his objections. 2 pp. Cy.","Kindness done to Thomas and William by thier father; reasons suggested for selling an old house; bills for repairs to some property; mention of the Baltimore Fair; excitement in Virginia over politics and an expected Democratic victory; bad weather for farming. 4 pp. ALS.","Letters by Robert Ruffin Ritchie to his father, brother and sisters, 1847-1862, and miscellaneous letters to and documents re Robert R. Ritchie, 1851-1866","Scope and Contents","Request for letters from the family and for the weekly Union; Robert's poor health; duties in a regimental hospital; quarters \"in the house of one Lombardo, a very intimate friend of Santa Anna\"; relations with other Army officers; peace negotiations by Mr. Trist; mention of General Scott. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Uncertainties of war\"; mention of General Brooke; medical inspection of 80 men and rejection of 9; need to justify the reasons for rejecting the 9; entertainment of some soldiers; reference to Robert as \"a son of old Tom's\"; mention of Col. Wilson; possibility of traveling to Vera Cruz or New Orleans; questions about the family. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Coffee as an essential in the daily life of a soldier; Robert's duties while on march; robert's encounter with Mexican cavalry; description of an area surrounding Cuernavaca; position as \"Medical Director to the brigade\"; query about a possible peace settlement and mention of Mr. Trist; desire to remain with the Army, but not in Mexico with inactive troops. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Witness in the court of Inquiry into the conduct of Col. Borham\"; troop movements around Cuernavaca; organization of a temperance society to help curb disease \"attributable to the too free use of Mexican spirits\"; exploration of a large cave and reference to Madame Calderon [?] who wrote about it; experiences upon taking a wrong turn into the mountains; Robert's financial staus; Army appointments. 6 pp. ALS.","Plans for trip to Washington; willingness to attend to several matters for Belle; attempt to see Mrs. Orgain; comment on the rainy weather; William Harrison at Ampthill. 2 pp. ALS.","Anne Eliza's health. 1 p. ANS.","Scope and Contents","Visit from Mr. Branch; sale of wheat; low on flour; Mr. Harrison's depressed state; \"day at Westover and another with Dr. Selden\"; weather around Brandon; concern about his father Thomas Ritchie and suggested tombstone inscription \"He loboured day and night to save us from dissolution and divil war\"; greeting to Dr. Stone. 3 pp. ALS.","Refreshing return to the country; dinner with Dr. Osborne; health of Mrs. Ball and her baby; sale of wheat; return of the Orgains; thank you to Margaret; Robert's decision not to leave Brandon; pencilled list on envelope. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Care of a patient and a ride in \"a cold drenching rain\"; goods delivered for Mrs. Orsborne and the servants; letter to Mr. Milson; suggestion about sending letters; request for fruit; trouble with the drew on the ferry; fever in the area; Dr. Marks' health; dining at Claremont [?]; effect on the rains on the wheat; trip to White Sulphur by Mrs. Osborne and the Orgains; butter from Mr. Ball. 2 pp. ALS.","Number of sick patients; danger at Old Point; return of the Orgains; Osbornes to White Sulphur; present from William Cross; love to the family. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Weather in Richmond; \"arrangements...to take charge of Mrs.Micke [?] as far as Brandon\"; need for \"Charlotte to be very prudent in regard to the talk\"...she had with Robert; talk with William and Cora Ritchie. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"obstinate form of dysentary amongst the servants\"; improvement in the weather; arrangements about preserves; mention of Capt. Davis; recovering all the current jelly; letter from a woman that Robert is quite serious about and his inability to \"fathom the working of the female heart\".","Poor health of the Osbornes; letter to Cora Ritchie's sister; acceptability of Mr. Murdaugh as the local minister; sale of wheat; dinner with Crenshaw; love to members of the family. 2 pp. ALS.","Extended stay in Richmond because of ill health; William in Tennessee; inclement weather; purchase of seed wheat; good corn crop expected; painting the house; securing someone to plant the wheat; health of the old Colonel; mention of Mr. Murdaugh and Ben's wife. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Finances in regard to rent from a house; William's \"parting with the old Enquirer\"; sickness in the area; repairs being done to the house; sale of wheat; \"braking up a few retail whiskey shops\"; brief encounter with Randolph Harrison. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Letter from Brockwell [?] in regard to Mr. Bishop; eviction of the Brockwells; question of whether or not to pay Brockwell and wage; \"survey of farming operations\" at Brandon with William Ritchie; need to be more direct when giving orders to the plantation's overseers; foraging by Capt. Whiting for General Magruder's army. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Robert being \"stunned at late disasters\"; \"effect of giving up Norfolk and James River\"; prediction of Richmond's eventual fall; troops near Petersburg; brief summary of deliberations in regard to Brandon; burning of the wharves; sale of Robert's horse; key for Belle's watch; mention of the Monitor. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Desire of all the servants to stay at Brandon; fate of Richmond; Robert's schemes to save the city by either \"a series of obstructions\" or an Englishman who leveled a hill scientifically; travel on the river; desire to secure the services of Mr. Hammondsl \"Capt. John Rogers proclamation to the ladies  gentlemen on James River\". 3 pp. ALS.","Regret that the Tylers cannot accept a dinner invitation to Brandon. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Answer to Ritchie's letter by \"the Superintendent of Negro Affairs or York County\"; inquiry about property \"leased by Govnt to thirty negroes\"; decision that the property \"cannot be given up to the original owner until the expiration of the term of lease\". 2 pp. ALS.","The leasing of ten acres of land belonging to Indian Fields Farm [once owned by Robert R. Ritchie] Witnessed by Jonas Gilderlen. 2 pp. Doc.Cy.","Scope and Contents","that Robert R. Ritchie took \"the Oath prescribed by the President...in his Proclamation of May 29th, 1965\". 1 p. DocS.","Scope and Contents","[i.e. McCandlish] on Indian Fields Farm as a result of \"'An act for the collection of direct taxes in insurrectionary districts'...approved June 7, 1862\". Included also is a note from Tho. P. McCandlish attesting that the \"land...referred to, is the property of Dr. Ro. R. Ritchie\". 2 pp. DocS.","Bonds secured by Robert Ritchie to purchase Indian Fields; collection of Money on these bonds; need to have a reliable tenant on the property; suggested release of Capt. Wilder in favor of General Howard. 1 p. ALS.","5 pieces.","Scope and Contents","Letters to his mother, his brother and sisters, 1846-1869  undated, and miscellaneous letters to WFR and material concerning him and his wife, Anna Cora Mowatt Ritchie, 1851-1938  undated","Death of Mr. John H. Pleasants [killed by Thomas Ritchie, Jr. in a duel]; details of his funeral; dinner at Mr. Green's; possibility of legal prosecution; bad weather; letter from Charlotte through Miss Julia Johns. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Purchase of a harness; \"discussion of the candidates for the Convention\"; \"fear that, if California  is admitted, Georgia and South Carolina will go off\"; \"The New Mexico territorial bill; mention of Judge Bayly; visit with the W.B. Harrison family; Tom's Ritchie health; notes included about a medicinal prescription and body measurments as needed for dressmaking. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Description of William's wife Cora and \"how happy she will be to know\" Isabella; Cora's father as \"the leading merchant in furnishing vessels for the famous Miranda Expedition to South America\"; mention of President Jefferson and Secretary Madison; message from Charlotte to Cora; greetings from Tom Ritchie and love to the family. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Health of Thomas Ritchie; present to Isabella of \"Cora's Autobiography\"; \"the very brilliant success of the book\"; parts of a letter from Cora about her pleasure with the book; references to William and Thomas Ritchie in the text; no news of interest  politically in Richmond and Washington. 4 pp. ALS.","Health of Thomas Ritchie; Dr. Davis' opinion on a cure for Thomas [Ritchie, Jr.?]; cook Emanuel engaged for a month; purchase of three bedsteads and other pieces of furniture; letter from Cora; offer to have Isabell's brother live with William. 3 pp. ALS.","Reciept of a letter from the sister; greetings to the sister from Foushee's wife, Cora; health of Isabella Ritchie; letters recieved from Wm. Cross and Wm. Foushee, and Mr. Lippincott; tribute to Thomas Ritchie from Mr. Richards; Coar's health; greetings to members of the Ritchie family. 4 pp. ALS.","Receipt of Isabella's letters and maple sugar cakes; Foushee's New York trip; President Pierce at Fauquier Springs; visitors at Mr. Smyth's house; family reunion; brother George at the Cottage; peaches and pears from Brandon. 4 pp. ALS.","Isabella's account in the Farmers' Bank of Virginia; payment of a bill; package due to arrive from New York; invitation to the Wickhems' wedding; Sister Bella's financial matters; health of various family friends; George Ritchie's arrival in New York. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Receipt of Isabella's letters and enclosed cards from Cora; return of a \"duelling party\" and appearance of the settlement in the paper; health of several family friends; visit to Richard's home \"Riverside\"; concersation with Mrs. Henry [?] Gibson. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Visit of Bella and Isabella to Brandon; search for the \"Miranda\"; purchase of several items at a store in New York; china for Anne Eliza; death of Charles Ogden; stay at W.C.E. Thompson's in New York; proposed journey home through Philadelphia  Washington.","Isabella's stay at Salt Sulphur Springs; ignorance of friends being in New York on thier honeymoon; excursion to the mountains; trip \"through the lovely valley of Wyoming, the Deleware Water Gap...visiting coal mines  travelling on the 'gravity railroads'\"; visit to Richmond of the Prince of Wales. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Detailed description of William's journey to Washington; company of Mrs. Hume aboard the \"Eliza Hancox\"; talk with the Captain about steamboats; reference to a book [?] the \"death of Lincoln\"; mention of several friends and acquaintances. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Entertaining company at Brandon; gift from Tucker of terrapins and fresh pike; problems with William's knee and the need for his \"leg...to be put into harness\"; \"wonders of the microscope at the Army Museum\"; pleasant ways William is passing away the time at Stones; talk by Dr. Rudder; news about various friends. 4 pp. ALS.","Illness of William's wife Cora; visit of Mr. Everett to Brandon; mention of Consul James; Belle Harrison's expected visit; \"Carter lee's lecture on 'Laughter'\"; legislative question before Congress. 4 pp. ALS.","Arrangements made at the Powhatan  House in Richmond; disease in the city's suburbs; news about various friends; to church with the Rutherfoord family; message to Mragaret from Captain Randolph. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Visit from Charlotte and Jenny; reports about Brandon; reference to \"a sweet creature of fine talents\" [perhaps a reference to Anna Cora Ogden Mowatt]; note about Heilbrook [?] 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Order recieved in the morning; invitation to visit Richmond; breakfast prepared by Mathilda; reciept of letter from Bella; no news from Mr. Cross; Evans' victory; renting of \"the Cottage\" to Mr. Daingerfield. 2 pp. ALS.","Advocation of Thomas Ritchie for Governor. Included also is a note from WFR to his father re smith's letter. 2 pp. ALS.","Shipment of a book and Wynne's desire to be informed of its safe arrival to William. Included is a pencilled note that the mentioned book was given to the College of William and Mary by Margaret Ritchie harrison Cocke. 2 pp. ALS.","Readmission of the South into the Union; Foushee's investment in enslaved persons and financial loss due to emancipation; effect of the war on Brandon; Foushee's desire to acquire a government position in Washington or Virginia; influence of Thomas Ritchie in Presidential politics; rights of the South in the coming presidential election; \"Johnson's Veto of the Joint Resolution\"; possibility of another Civil War; \"nomination of Seymour and Blair\"; right of Black population to vote. 4 pp. ALS.","Inscription on the church chalice; \"Brandon Church, Presented by Wm Foushee and Anna Cora Ritchie. January 1857.\" 1 p TLS.","Mrs. Mowatt and her appearance in a play as Desdemona ; mention too of her engagement to William F. Ritchie, editior of the Richmond Enquirer. 1 p. NC1.","Scope and Contents","Possibility of not meeting for two years; death of Dr. Graves; prospects of George's vessel being sent to Cuba or California; romance between \"Sister Anne Eliza and Mr. Cross\"; Mobile as \"one of the healthiest cities in the union\"; naval blockade of Round Island; mention of the vessels \"Water Witch\", \"Flint\", \"Albany\", and \"Germantown\". 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Desire to recieve more letters while aboard the \"Wolcott\"; weddings withing the family; fond memories of Brandon, especially at Christmas; mention of William Allen and Major Selden; life on the \"Wolcott\"; health of Thomas Ritchie; greetings to be given various friends and relatives; possibility that the Sec. of the Treasury might reccoment the Congress the abolishment of the Navy. 4 pp. ALS.","Descriptions of the contents of several boxes with notations as to which family member or friend recieves what item. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Desire for news from home; George's demanding duties as Purser of two ships; U.S. steamers in the Far East; shipment of 2 boxes to the family via Adams and Co. Express and Capt. John Glasson; reference to \"his Celestial majesty in his own Capitol Pekin\"; and to Commondore Perry; mention of the following vessels: \"Susquehana\", \"Southhampton\", \"Hancock\", \"Cooper\", \"Kennedy\"; \"Powhatan\", \"Vincennes\", \"Porpoise\", \"Lexington\", \"Mississippi\", and \"Macedonia\". 4 pp. ALS.","Sadness felt in parting from the family again; account of his travel schedule; mention of John Armistead; dinner at Willow Hill with Col. McCandlish and friends; accident with his horse and buggy; love to members of the family. 4 pp. ALS.","Paying off the crew at the Navy Yard; extensive use of silver to pay the crew; death of Mr. Millson's sister; wedding of Lt. Thornburn and Miss Reed; party at Com. Dornins; present of a dog to a doctor. 3 pp. ALS.","Amount of money in Mrs. Ritchie's checking account; claim with Mr. Bagby; George's voyage to Panama; sale of corn at Lower and Upper Brandon; sale of George's horse. 3 pp. ALS.","Signed by James Evans, high priest, John Dove, secretary, and George Ritchie. 1 p. DocS.","Scope and Contents","pleasure of recieving mail from home; mention of the English man of war \"Amethyst\"; unexpected overnight guests aboard the \"St. Marys\"; manuevers in the Gulf of California; the seemingly \"tremendous mania for matrimony in the United States\"; greetings to the Ritchie family. 2 pp. ALS.","Description of a ball; praise given Thomas Ritchie; visit with President Polk and his wife; party at the Blairs and several other places; invitation to go home with the Daingerfields. 4 pp. ALS.","Effect of weather on river navigation; proposed visits by Mrs. Ritchie and Isabella Harrison; George Byrd's wedding; Charlotte's camel's hair shawl; rumors about Mr. Carter's health and his marriage; news about various friends and family members; christening of Margaret Ritchie Stone's baby. 6 pp. ALS.","1 p. Ms.","Anne's health; birth of Anne's daughter; return home of Aunt Phoebe; Mary's inability to care for Anne's baby unless her own child and nurse could be present; Sister Bella as a replacement for Mary; Issie's wedding; visitors and thier comments about the baby; love to various friends and relatives. 10 pp. ALS.","Letter to Jenny Stone; health of Jenny Ritchie; death of Mrs. Tendall; opera performance; family news; love to various friends. 4 pp. ALS. incomplete.","Invitiation for Charlotte to join other members of the Ritchie family at the Cross' home. 4 pp. AL.","Charlotte's health; illness in Margaret's family; invitation to visit Anne Eliza; comment on the weather; news about William and Cora Ritchie in Richmond; love to various members of the family. 4 pp. ALS.","Pleasure from Charlotte's visit; Isabella Harrison's eye; family news; arrangements for Addie Smyth's wedding; love to various people. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Isabella's check for $600; health of Isabella Harrison; sleeping arrangements for visiting friends and family; difficulty in accomodating \"Cora and her party\"; financial transaction with Mr. Green; mention of numerous friends. 6 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Trip to New York; summer plans to travel to Boston; loost shawl; purchase of two corsets; trips to market for flowers and fruit; greeting to various friends; purchase of evergreens and English firs; christening of Louisa Adams' son; Gus Nicholson \"to sea for two years\"; cut thumb; news about George harrison. 6 pp. ALS.","Why Anne has not written; expected visit from Belle; news about various friends and relatives; marriage of Harriet Heileman; trip to Ashburton. 3 pp. ALS.","Thank you for Charlotte's letter and recipe; 4th of July celebration and fireworks; Robert's health; Aunt Eleanor's trip to the Springs; news about various friends; Charlotte's trip to New York; money for corsets and evergreens; love to members of the family. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Plans to visit Broadneck \"to see the bride and Groom\"; present of a new writing desk; love to members of the family. Included also is a letter from Mary Green to Isabella re her depressed spirits and \"double bereavement\". 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Mary's embroidery frame as a birthday present to Isabella. Included also is a letter from Isabella F. Ritchie to Bella re the letter she wrote for Mary and a request for a pair of her drawers. 1 p. AL.","(N.B. Because of the use of nicknames, it is possible not all the letters addressed to Jennie in this folder were intended for Virginia Ritchie, daughter of Thomas and Isabella F. Ritchie.)","Scope and Contents","Accident on the road; trip to Niagara and possibility of meeting Charlotte there; rainy weather; experience with gas at the dentist's; appointment with Dr. McFarlan; comment on Cousin Belle's \"habit of fainting\"; dinner with Aunt Mary; love to the relatives. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Travel schedule; health of some measles patients; thanks for some flowers; \"unhappiness about poor Minnie\". 2 pp. ALS.","Expression of sympathy; Joe's fever and his favorable improvement; love to members of the family. 3 pp. ALS.","Intended marriage to Miss Martha C. Southhall; building of the new rectory in So. Boston; love to Mrs. Harrison, Major  Mrs. Page. 2 pp. ALS.","Bequeathing a likeness of Anna Cora [(Ogden) Mowatt] Ritchie to \"Julia G. Smythe's daughter Eugenie.\" 1 p. Doc. Cy","Scope and Contents","\"Universal rushing after Xmas presents\"; Charlotte's desire to shop alone without Carter's company; details of a concert; visit with the Orgains; Wickham's wedding; Carter's feeling of being \"rather in the way\" around the Gittings' home; mention of George Byrd and Mrs. George Williams; spending Christmas Eve around a fireplace \"over hauling presents as they come in\". 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Belle's health; death of Agnes sixteen years ago; account of close friends and relatives who died in October; sadness over \"all those long lonely evenings\". 2 pp. AL.","Death of Mildred's father; Agnes' death 19 years ago; appretiation of kindnesses done by V; the passing of Fitzhugh; love to a number of people. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Visit of Daniel Webster to Richmond and a dinner given by the Whigs; drive around the city with Mrs. Webster and Miss Seaton; details of a wedding; picnic at Ritchie's farm; news about various friends and acquaintances; \"account of the Victory of Cerro Gordo\". 4 pp. ALS.","Letter recieved from Charlotte; Mr. Gittings' health; Carter's health and the kind attention given him by Charlotte; inquiries about Isabella Harrison and Brandon; problems encountered during the harvest; desire to visit Brandon. 2 pp. ALS.","Matter of a lace shawl; Robert Ritchie's visit to Indian Fields Farm; declining a trip to the Springs; mention of numerous friends; stay at Brandon. 4 pp. AL.","Scope and Contents","\"Necessary caution\" used when writing; comment on those who have died in the war; family news; \"arms...sought in Europe\"; \"visit from General L's daughters Annie and Agnes\"; role of women during the war; receipt of a letter from \"one of our heroes at Manassad\"; mention of Sherman; \"Death of 400 of our noble souls\" 4 pp. AL. Letter probably to Charlotte Gittings and Margaret Stone.","Scope and Contents","Desire that Charlotte come to Brandon; \"William to the Wars\"; shipment of novels; gift for Dr. Dean; \"Bella  Bobs letters written in cypher\"; efforts to locate George in Washington; visit from Mr. Corcoran; death of Mrs. Warrington. 4 pp. incomplete. AL.","Reflections on God and the meaning of life; hope that Jeff will seek enlightenment through God and the Bible. 4 pp. ALS.","Dr. Sayre at medical convention in New Orleans but assurance that he will write Mr. Ritchie upon his return; questions about Bellevue Hospital to be answered by Dr. Yale. 1 p. AL.","Accomodations at Bellevue Hospital for Mr. Ritchie as arranged by Dr. Sayre; Dr. Sayre's arrival in New York from New Orleans; suggestion that Mr. Ritchies delay his trip until Dr. Sayre's return. 3 pp. ALS.","2 pp. TL.","Scope and Contents","\"History of the Westover alms basin\"; mention of Mr. Bird of New York, Col. Byrd, Sarah Braine. 2 pp. ALS.","1 p. LS.","Scope and Contents","\"The Wayside Spring in Alabama\" by Charles Mackay. 1 p. NC1.","Reprinted from American Historical Magazine, Nashville, Tenn., Oct. 1896. 36 pp. Pamphlet.","6 pieces","1 piece","Scope and Contents","No. 15 of the \"Plain Words\" series. 8 pp.","1 p.","A dirge on the Civil War. 1 p.","Thomas Ritchies professional papers are chiefly letters to him as editor of the Washington Union, the official organ of the Democratic party (the entire collections contains only a few letters by him).The letters cover all the political topics of the day; extension of slavery, Texas, the Mexican War (militarily and politically), internal improvements, Wilmot Proviso, oregon territory, Whig and Democratic politics, transcontunental railroad, Baltimore convention, Nashville convention, Presidential elections of 1844 and 1848, and contain references to Daniel Webster, Henry Clay, John C. Calhoun, Zachary Taylor, Winfield Scott, Martin Van Buren, James K. Polk, Thomas Hart Benton, and Lewis Cass. A few relate to South American affairs, and Ritchie's business papers as a printer are also included. The letters cover a wide geographical range (a number, however, are written from Virginia) and often reflect local political conditions and the opinions of the average citizen. Among the correspondents are: R.M.T. Hunter, Ambrose Dudley Mann, W.D. Wallach, S. Basset French, and Andrew Stevenson.","4 pp. Ms.","4 pp. Ms.","Limitation of the government's powers; clarification of the Constitution; powers of the President; patronage vs. the public interest; election of the President. 2 pp. Cy","Scope and Contents","Miseries suffered by Carter during a period of confinement; comments on news contained in Ritchie's last letter; mention of a belief in \"predestinarianism\"; pleasure of Mrs. Fitzhugh's company; use of a number of French phrases by Carter; joke about a toast to Jackson. 4 pp. ALS.","Present of \"a specimen of stewed trufles. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","A confidential letter in which Brockenbrough states what he conceives to be the true feeling of the people in certain lower Virginia counties toward Van Buren; the Democratic party with not be united behind him and unless he should not \"advocate unhesitatingly the annex of texas his vote will be nothing\"; these sentiments were more confirmed at the meeting of the district convention of which Brockenbrough was the chairman. 1 p. ALS.","Belief that Van Buren will be defeated in the election and that another candidate would run stronger; rumor that many will not even vote if Van Buren runs. 2 pp.","Scope and Contents","Hoge's nomination as an Elector by the Democratic Convention; recent local defeats for Democrats in Virginia elections; appeal of Martin Van Buren as the Presidential candidate; consideration of the main political parties, namely the Democratic, Whig, and \"floating parties\". 3 pp. ALS.","Election results and speculation on the causes of disaster; Van Buren considered as a liability in the election; the legality of 40 Whig votes; Texas annexation and Clay's stand against it. 2 pp. ALS","Scope and Contents","Democratic Party of Virginia's selection of candidate for the U.S. Presidency; Van Buren and the Texas question and his loss of Virginia votes; the need for a candidate the \"reverse of Mr. Clay\"; pledges himself to vote for the Texas man at the Baltimore Convention. 3 pp. ALS.","Texas question; Virginia's vote for the coming Presidential election; Van Buren's candidacy; Republican and Democratic politics. 3 pp. ALS.","Texas annexation; Presidential candidacy of Tyler. Clay, and Van Buren; sectional strife at Baltimore Convention; Edmunds' resignation as Assistant Elector in his district. 6 pp. ALS.","Texas annexation; Tyler's Presidency; Candidates for the office of the presidency. 2 pp. ALS.","Tyler's Presidency and anti-Tyler feeling among some citizens. 1 p. ALS.","Invitation to dinner with the Richmond Cadet Corps. 1 p. ALS","Scope and Contents","Invitation to dinner celebrating the anniversery of the Declaration of Independence by the \"democratic citizens of the district of Columbia\" 2 pp. LS.","Gift of a book. 1 p. ALS.","Compliments to Ritchie and Mr. Polk; request for 50 copies of an article on Gen. Jackson. 2 pp. ALS.","Establishment of the Union newspaper and questions regarding its size, type, and paper quality; Democrats in Western cities and their reaction to Ritchie as editor of the Union. 3 pp. ALS.","Thanks to Ritchie for his letter which Everett received through the State Department; memorandum from [W.J?] of interest to Everett; Everett honored that Ritchie proposes to send communications for the paper. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Elmore's appointment to England and his reasons for declining the position; expression of a \"deep and settled hostility\" to the tariff system in Elmore's state and some other adjoining states. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Appraisal of the value of the Globe office and \"the grounds and buildings used for conducting the business of that office\". 1 p. ALS.","Purchase of an estate in New Jersey with a description of its location and condition; resignation as a Consul with the government; possibility of accepting a professorship with the College of South Carolina.","Letter for Green or Ritchie; lengthy discussion of the victory of [S.F.] Leake, elected to the Congress from Virginia; mention of Gordon and Hynes; thanks to Selden from Col. Robert Taylor. 4 pp. ALS.","A memorandum of promotions and appointments in the Army; General Order No. 9 mentioned; publication in the Union of future official memoranda. 1 p. ALS.","Report on the health of a mutual friend. 2 pp. ALS.","Ritchie's new position in Washington and the reaction in general of people in Richmond; Ludlam's request that his new title be announced at Ritchie's earliest convenience. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Views on the topic of \"Presidential Succession\"; Presidential appointments; Texas annexation; Union editorial on President Polk. 3 pp. AL.","Letter of introduction presenting William Flinn, past editor of the Pittsburgh daily Aurora. 1 p. ALS.","Recommendation of Professor Aimes as a regular correspondant in New York for Ritchie's paper. 2 pp. ALS.","Invitation to attend a Farmers' Club meeting. 1 p. ALS.","The Union newspaper as an organ of the Democratic party and the desire by Petrikin that the paper publish only correct information on matters of government and Democratic principles; Calvin Blythe of Pennsylvania is cited as a Democrat unworthy of being written about in the Union, especially when other Democrats like W.H. Roane of Virginia are well known for their integrity and party loyalty. 3 pp. L.","Request by the clerk of the House of Representatives that Thomas Ritchie be permitted to take books from the Library of Congress. 1 p. ALS.","Letter by one of the fathers of the Republican Party is forwarded to Ritchie [not enclosed with letter]; the Union newspaper is complimented; Ritchie is assured of a vote in his bid for Preinter of the Congress. 1 p. ALS.","Annexation of Texas; abolitionists; tariffs; banking. 2 pp. ALS.","Suggestions for the suppression of the trade of enslaved persons and recolonization of Black persons in Africa. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Sketches of Congress\" and the appearance of these articles in the Union. 2 pp. ALS.","Unity of the Democratic Party in Pennsylvania; election by the Pa. legislature of General Cameron as U.S. Senator over Judge Woodard. 2 pp. ALS.","Letter for the Secretary of the Army which solicits an appointment for a friend; death of a mutual friend and the grief of his sister; meeting of a state convention to nominate a candidate for Governor; strength of the Whigs in Georgia. 3 pp. ALS.","List of subscribers to the Union; Texas and the Whigs; personal differences between Mr. Wise and Mr. Polk; popularity of the Union. 4 pp. ALS.","Request for a change of subscription from the Enquirer to the Union. 1 p. ALS.","Report on the District of Clatsop [?] in Oregon describing the land, population, industry, and climate. 2 pp. ALS.","State of the foreign carrying trade; abuses existing in the important of merchandise. 8 pp. ALS.","Copy of an article for publication in the Union; Whigs retaining positions in the Administration. 3 pp. ALS.","Reorganization of America's Consular establishment. 4 pp. ALS.","Description of the Oregon country, especially areas near the Columbia and Willamette rivers; Ford elaborates on the fertility of the soil, navigation of rivers, variations in climate, and beautiful scenery. 3 pp. ALS.","His address which was well recieved by the liberal Whigs; the great difficulty which will have to be met at the next Congress where everything will depend on the course the President [Polk] takes. [Illegible handwriting and a system of short hand which drops vowels make reading difficult. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","The Atlas as being \"hostile to President Polk\"; mention of Van Buren; Ritchie's role in helping to settle the Texas Question. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Removal of Major Wm. B. Lewis\" from office by Preisdent Polk. 3 pp. AL.","Scope and Contents","President Polk's \"unnatural course\" towards his friends in Missouri. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","President's resolution passed Monday evening; discussion of the political makeup of the New York Council; Administration growing daily in strength; hopes that Polk will continue to \"cherish all the elements\" which elected him President; Ritchie's \"neighbor the 'U.S. Journal'\" as a \"very low press\". 4 pp. ALS.","Goodwin's dislike of a Mr. Rathkin [?]; \"denunciation [of} Mr. Polks administration as 'an appendix to John Tylers administration'\" article submitted in rebuttal to some of Rathkin's political beliefs. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Introduction of Jno. C. Haswell; discussion of the Richmond Enquirer as a \"standard of political orthodoxy\"; expression of pleasure that Ritchie was selected editor of the Union. 1 p. ALS.","Discussion of the president and his Administration. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Congratulations to Ritchie on his new position as editor of the Washington Union; recent lack of confidence expressed by the general public towards President Polk; mention of the tariff and \"compromise of the Oregon question\"; Harvey's desire to be reinstated in his job; mention of several people in congress from Missouri whom Ritchie may rely on. 4 pp. ALS.","Editorial in the Savannah Republican against Mr. McAllister, Democratic candidate for governor. 2 pp. ALS.","Calhoun as a candidate for the Presidency; Polk and the tariff; Texas question. 7 pp. ALS.","Article in a Baltimore paper about Polk and promises he made following his nomination by the Baltimore Convention; Tisestro's[?] dismissal from office by Mr. Walker. 3 pp. ALS.","Introduction of Thomas Ritchie to John H. Steele. 1 p. ALS.","Mutual friend \"Slam should receive a Presidential appointment; thinks Bancroft and March have been instrumental in prejudicing the President against him; suggests \"slam be appointed purser of the Navy;. comparison of Tyler's and Polk's Administrations. 4 pp. ALS.","War with Mexico; interests of England and France in Mexico; U.S. strategy if war is declared. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Support for the Union; J. L. O'Sullivan's dislike of President Polk; Van Buren and the \"Southern Democracy\".  2 pp. ALS.","Wilson's unemployment and desire to have an advertisement inserted in Richie's paper.","Introduction of Col. Paul H. Hubbs, a merchant in New York. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Appointment of a commissioner from Virginia; \"Clay Whigs\" who were already appointed. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Reaction of the citizens of Montgomery to the incorrect news that Mexico had declared war on the United States; mustering of two volunteer companies, the \"Riflemen\" and the \"Blues\", and thier resolutions to defend the U.S.; the \"Riflemen's\" disapointment about not recieving a letter of recognition from the President for thier patriotic action; a copy of the \"Riflemen's\" resolutions enclosed which were also mailed to the President. 4 pp. ALS.","Gift of four Virginia hams. 1 p. ALS.","Reference to an article about Oregon in an English journal Bell's Life. 1 p. ALS.","Democratic Party in Mississippi; address of the last Democratic State Convention; Texas annexation; senatorial race between ex-Gov. McNutt and Gen. Foote; article about Gen. Same Houston and reference to a speech he made; boundary of the Rio Bravo. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Reaction to an editorial in the Union about the press in Ohio; politics in Ohio, 1840-1845; position of Whigs and conservative Democrats in Ohio's 1840 election; money power and the banks; Bartley Bank Bill of 1842-43; \"Softs vs. Hards\"; Texas annexation question; Rooster [?] Bank Bill; Democratic county convention in Ohio. 8 pp. ALS.","Articles against Ritchie and Polk by the editor of the Cincinnati Enquirer; influence of John Brough in Ohio politics; background of Hiram Robinson and his relation to John Brough. 3 pp. ALS.","Failure of the Union to publish any letters from Ohio Democrats; protection of civil and religious liberties; war with Mexico; Santa Anna and General Paredas mentioned; consitution of Texas; occupation of Oregon. 4 pp. AL.","Editor of the Mercury and his relation to Calhoun; Calhoun's support of Polk's Administration; reduction of the Tariff. 3 pp. ALS","Desire for more emphasis on European news; suggestion that the Union no longer reprint articles from English journals; Bernard as possible editor of foreign news for the Union. 3 pp. ALS.","Defense of Brent's father following an attack by the New York Express. 1 p. ALS.","Complaint of American seea captains that no U.S. agent resides at Bremerhaven; problem of protecting unemployed American seamen in Bremen; Shipping foreigners to the U.S. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Appointment of E. Warren as Consul for the port of Trieste and reasons for his probable rejection by the Senate; dissatisfaction with other appointments by President Polk; \"Hard Annexationists\" in Missouri; resistence to European encroachment; modification of the tarriff. 4 pp. L","Discussion of the tariff and slavery. 4 pp. ALS.","Warren's background; tariffs; interests of manufacturers. 2 pp. ALS.","March through Texas and impressions of the land; botanical interest in rare flowers and seeds; military forces encountered. 3 pp. ALS.","Tariff Issues. 3 pp. ALS.","Government contract for the delivery of Tobacco; Calhoun's probable return to the Senate; tariff adjustments; Oregon question. 3 pp. ALS","Salary increase for Cabell in his position as chief clerk in the Recorder's Bureau of the General Land Office. 3 pp. ALS","Vote of Texans for annexation, the Constitution, Governor, and Lt. Governor; affairs with Mexico; Indian attack; General Sam Houston's proposed visit to Austin. 3 pp. ALS.","Triumph of Whigs in Georgia elections; mention of John C. Calhoun 3 pp. ALS.","Hamilton's protection of U.S. citizens during the war between Uruguay and Argentina and request for payment of services from 31 Aug. 1838 to 31. Oct. 1845. Includes copy of certificate of Hamilton's sefices by Santiago Vasquez, Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Republic of Uruguay, and a copy of Hamilton's bill to the U.S. Government. 8 pp. ALS.","Modification of Tarriff Act of 1842; tariff meeting at the Exchange Hotel; position of Pennsylvania Democrats and Whigs towards the Tariff. 2 pp. ALS.","Correction of an article in the Union about the choice of a Democratic County Committee of Nantuckett. 1 p. ALS","Oregon; texas; tariff; iron interests in Pennsylvania; internal improvements. 3 pp. ALS","Murders by John Ross in 1839; present reign of terror over the Cherokees; petition to the President; appeal to Ritchie. 5 pp. ALS.","Forwarding letters to friends in England through the State Department.","Foreign appointment sought by THomas H. Holt. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Account of a storm at sea and the \"benefits arising from the observation of barometers\". 3 pp. ALS.","Bragg's displeasure with an article in the Union about his brother; description of the Bragg family and thier relation to the Democratic Party; circumstances leading to Lt. Bragg's court martial by General Scott. Communication prepared to counter the article in the Union. 3 pp. ALS.","British agitation over the corn laws and an article printed by the Times. 4 pp. ALS","Paper on the Hawaiian Islands by Dr. William Maxwell Wood. 2 pp. ALS.","An editorial position for Jarvis with the Union; writing assignments he would not accept; salary expectations; previous experience; political preferences. 3 pp. ALS","Detailed description of Austria's natural wealth, industry, and commerce for the benefit of planters and merchants in the United States. 4 pp. incomplete. L.","Congratulations to Ritchie on his confirmation as the Printer of Congress; mention of Polk's Administration. 2 pp. ALS.","Statement of the amount paid for printing and binding for the House of Representatives, 1823 to 1845, and a letter of explanation about the statement. 2pp. ALS.","Dissatisfaction with the Virginia state legislature; internal improvements along the James River; rail road connections; news of relative P.N. Barbour now in Texas. 3 pp. ALS","Ambrose Dudley Mann, Consul at Bremen, and his interest in Hungary. 2 pp. ALS.","Christmas greetings; letter for publication in the Union; trip to texas. 1 p. ALS.","English penitentiaries. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Oregon question; the \"Forty ninth party\" in Congress; tariff of 1842; war with Great Britain. 4 pp. AL.","Editorials in The Times about Oregon; Ritchie's election as a Printer to Congress. 3 pp. ALS.","Newspaper article connecting Ritchie to a speculation in cotton. 2 pp. ALS.","Mackenzie's desire for employment and his efforts to secure a position with the government. 3 pp. ALS.","Sale of land in Richmond County to Dr. Clopton. Enclosed is a deed for Ritchie's signature. 2 pp. ALS.","Costs of printing Congressional material.","Arbitration of the Oregon question. 2 pp. L.","Introduction of J. M. Moss and his information reguarding the Republic of Uraguay; the Monroe Doctrine; banking matters; subscription to the Union. 3 pp. ALS.","Letter in regard to an editorial for publication in the Union. Copy of the editorial is enclosed. 3 pp. ALS.","Heiss' resignation from his position with the Union. 1 p. ALS.","Negro suffrage and its effect on national politics. 4 pp. ALS.","Payment of subscription to the Union; political opinions of Calhoun, Clay, and Van Buren. 1 p. ALS.","Oregon Question. 3 pp. ALS.","Oregon question and relations with England; dipolomacy with Mexico. 3 pp. ALS.","Gillet's prospects in an election. 2 pp. ALS.","2 pp. Ms.","Scope and Contents","Naval school at Annapolis and an article addressed to \"The Editor of the Union\" from \"An old salt\" which supports the school. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Publication and marketing of a book; McConochie's property in Kentucky where he \"owns 350 acres of Land and between 20 and 40 negroes\". 1 p. ALS.","The Congressional printing done by Ritchie and Heiss, and John Niles' resolution proposing the price be reduced. Includes copy of a letter by John C. Rives to Heiss, 11 Feb. 1846, detailing the reasons for opposing Niles' resolution. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Complaint about irregular delivery of the Union; issues of Whiggery, Calhounism, and Mexico\". 3pp. ALS.","Relations with Mexico; settlement of disputes; board of commissioners to examine claims against Mexico; mexican reaction to American claims; drawbacks to a mixed commission of MExicans and Americans. 3 pp. AL.","Reference to a copy of a letter on printing and copy of a speech by C.B. Ficklin in Philadelphia. [copies not enclosed} 1 p. ALS.","Oregon question; campaign of 1844; Democrats in Congress; sectional interests vs. the Constitution; Polk's nomination at the Baltimore Convention; war with Mexico; lowered tariff; treasury system. 4 pp. ALS.","Tariff legislation and predicted vote by members of Congress. 1 p. ALS.","Telegraphing news from New York and New Jersey. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Speeches of Senators Cass and Benton on the Oregon Question\"; mention \"of the British title...to Oregon\"; \"Treaty with Russia\". 4 pp. ALS.","Comment on an editorial in the Union. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Probability that a bill cannot be passed which will give [Congressional] printing out by Contract\"; Cabinet members and friends in Congress who have failed to support Ritchie; continuance of the Union \"on a great scale of curtailments of expenses, and under the strictest economy\"; hope \"that the Union can be made profitable\". 3 pp. ALS.","Politics in Arkansas and need to prove that Mr. Folmore is an abolitionist. 1 p. AL.","Trade conducted in Singapore; effect of tariff laws on certain commodities. 2 pp. ALS.","Discharging Volunteers from the Army during the Mexican War. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Banking in New York; \"expansion of Paper money\"; \"consumption of foreign products\"; mention of the existing U.S. tariffs; \"mandate...that the Interest of the majority shall always be the Law of the Land\". 3 pp. AL.","Taxes collected for the Treasury from the Tariff of 1842; effect of the tariff system on the agricultural classes; mention of polk, Walker, and Dallas; problems faced by the british Government and the Bank of England. 3 pp. AL.","Democratic Party in Alabama; vacancy in the Senate; gubernatorial election. Enclosed also is one page of the Marion News detailing the results of a meeting of a Democratic committe in Centerville, Ala., after the resignation of William Yancey from the Senate. 3 pp. ALS  NC1.","War with Mexico; Florida war; character of volunteers in the Army; dissatisfaction with present orders and lack of aggressive movement into Mexico. 4 pp. ALS.","Abuses suffered by Army recruits; pardon to Army deserters; oath of revenge against cruel officers. 3 pp. ALS.","Tariff questions. 1 p. ALS.","The tariff philosophy of cometition; power of the people; tradition of freedom in America. 4 pp. incomplete. Al.","Desire for the Navy to be called into action against Mexico. 3 pp. ALS.","Spech of D. Webster in 1820; tariffs; politics in New York; views of Gov. Wright. Enclosed also is a small newspaper clipping about Gov. Wright. 6 pp. ALS  NC1.","Scope and Contents","Elliott's Financial problems; \"specie clause in the subtreasury bill\"; war with Mexico; expenses of the war. 2 pp. ALS.","Presentations to the National Institute at Washington from the French and British governments. Enclosed are three printed pages of correspondence about the presentations. 4 pp. ALS.","Major General Baron de Kalb's military leadership during the American Revolution and his family's petition to Congress for financial relief. 4 pp. ALS.","2 pp. AMs.","Articles in the Intelligence intended to disgrace the Indiana troops at Buena Vista; effect of these articles on the approaching elections in Indiana. 1 p. ALS.","1 p. NC1","NC1 1p.","War with Mexico. 1 p. incomplete. AL.","Receipt for payment of rent on a house in Washington, D.C. 1 p. ALS.","1 p.","Democratic party in Virginia 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","War with Mexico; \"public debt of Texas\"; customs revenue in Texas; payment of Texas bonds. 4 pp. incomplete. L.","Navy's role in the Mexican War. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Article for Ritchie's paper which \"attempts...to unmask the designs of the king of the French to restore Spanish America...to the Bourbon family\". 2 pp. ALS.","Denunciation of a fellow Democrat and his alleged inclinations toward federalism. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Tarriff Taxation\". 1 p. ALS.","Texas annexation and boundaey lines. 1 p. ALS","Boundaries of Texas; conditions of texas' admission to the U.S.; constitution of Texas. 1 p. ALS.","Article for inclusion in the Union [not with letter]; reference made of Major General [Winfield] Scott. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Communication enclosed for Mr. Ritchie. Communication is dated February 2 1847, Simeon hubbard, Norwich, Conn., to Mr. Thomas Ritchie re a theory of federal government; the Missouri Compromise; the Constitution. 5 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Expulsion of Ritchie from the Senate; \"offence against the Senate...with which [Ritchie's] reporter was charged\"; Senate's \"rejection...of the bill for the increase of the army\"; implication of withholding more men from the Army while the U.S. is at war with Mexico; mention of John C. Calhoun; dissatisfaction with Virginia's Congressional delegate. 3 pp. ALS.","Constitutional amendment affecting presidental caondidates; political asperations of Calhoun. 2 pp. ALS.","Rebuff to those who criticize Ritchie and the Administration. 2 pp. ALS.","4 pp.","Subscription to the Union; unpopularity of Calhoun. Includes AN. to William Wick. 2 pp. ALS.","Reference to an article enclosed for Ritchie's attention [article not with letter. 1 p. ALS.","Appeal for return to liberty, freedom of the press, true democracy, pure Whiggism of 1776. Includes ANS. from W.B. re obituary of Alfred Foster of Carlisle who died February 22. 4 pp. AL.","Ritchie's loss of privileges in the Senate; Calhoun's relations with the federal party and Polk's administration; senators from Florida mentioned. 3 pp. ALS.","Ritchie's loss of privileges in the Senate; War with Mexico; U.S. Bank; tariff of 1842; federalism 3 pp. ALS.","Restriction of Ritchie's privileges in the Senate; John C. Calhoun mentioned. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Introduction of S.T. and W.H. Seawell and a request that Ritchie use his influence to have them and their \"company of Dragoons\" recruited into the war agasint Mexico. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Introduction of S.T. Seawell and his desire to have his \"company of Dragoons\" accepted for service in the war against Mexico. 1 p. ALS","Sutherland's desire to serve in the Army and command his volunteer company in the war against Mexico. 3 pp. ALS","Scope and Contents","\"Freedom of the press\"; restriction of Ritchie's Senate privileges; appraisal of Calhoun and Polk; \"the Mexican war, the Sub-Treasury and Free Trade, will all yet triumph.\" 2 pp. AL. incomplete","News on the course of the Mexican War. 3 pp. ALS.","Introduction of Ware and his interest in an editorial position with a Southern Democratic paper. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Reference to a communication circulated by a Mr. Wentworth; comment on Mr. Wentworth's \"unscrupulous\" character. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","French's \"suffering with a nervous head ache\"; glorification of death and victory in the war with Mexico; French's preference to \"fall amid the rush of battle...then die in my bed  and have my name forgotten!\" 3 pp. ALS.","Financial arrangements concerning a Congressional appropriation. 1 p. ALS.","Problems encountered in the delivery of issues of the Union. 2 pp. ALS.","Reference to resolutions adopted in regard to the Mexican War; mention of John C. Calhoun; Senate's restrictions of Ritchie's privileges. Enclosed is a copy of those resolutions. 4 pp. ALS.","Reference to a letter of mutual interest. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Efforts...to misrepresent the policy of our government  to prejudice public opinion\"; course of the Mexican War; \"speech of Mr. Pendleton...on the subject of our differences with Mexico.\" 1 p. incomplete. AL.","Mexican War; tariff of 1846. 2 pp. ALS.","Restriction of Ritchie's and Heiss' privileges in the Senate. 2 pp. ALS.","Reference to an articles from the Utica Observer. 1 p. ALS.","Article submitted for Ritchie's attention [not enclosed] 2 pp. ALSgt;.","\"Extract from an editorial article in the Globe of May 13, 1843 on the theft of Treasury notes...\". 4 pp. ALS.","Request that earlier letters of endorsement be returned; notice that his company of volunteers for service in the Mexican War has been discharged. 1 p. ALS.","Politics in Iowa. 3 pp. ALS.","Taylor as a Democratic Presidential candidate; Whig influence over Taylor; mention of General Jackson and General Washington. 1 p. ALS.","Detailed description of the Battle of Cerro Yordo during the Mexican War. Map of the battle included. 6 pp. AL.","Political standing of Mr. Wentworth. Enclosed is an article from the Daily Democrat, 21 April [?], \"The Game to Cheat the North.\" 4 pp. ALS.  NC1","Democratic Party in New York; possible outcome of elections in New York in 1848. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"The Mexican war: its Termination\". 4 pp. MsS","Com. Stockton's treatment of Gen. Kearney and his men; Whig strength in Kentucky; convention to amend Kentucky's constitution. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Politics of Hon. J. Wentworth. Enclosed is an article from the Buffalo, New York, Commercial Advertiser re light houses and appropriations for lake harbors. 3 pp. ALS  NC1","General taylor as a Democratic candidate for President. 2 pp. ALS.","12 pp. MsV.","Mexican War; Gen. Scott's proclamation to the Mexicans; Whigs' dilemna over Scott and taylor; candidate of the Democratic National Convention; Polk's visit to North Carolina. 4 pp. ALS.","Introduction of Don Juan de Silva Tellez Giron. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Whigs' interest in General Taylor as a Presidential candidate; Gen. Taylor's Southern background; possible \"fusion of parties\". 4 pp. ALS.","Georgia's gubernatorial election; annexation of Texas; war with Mexico; Mexican payment of the U.S. war debt; general character of Mexicans. 3 pp. ALS.","Attitude of the Argentine government towards the U.S.; Argentina's sympathy for the Mexicans; publication of Whig letters and speeches in the British Packet, especially those communications against the U.S. Administration and war policy; blockade destrictive to U.S. commerce; mention of Lord Howden, Count Walewski,  Gov. Rosas. 5 pp. ALS.","Travels through the British Isles and Ireland; elections in England; British support of Polk and the war against Mexico; state of the grain and potato crops; mention of Sir Robert [Peel] and Mr. [George] Bancroft. 2 pp. ALS.","Introduction of John Lafon; description of Maria's poor health. 1 p. ALS.","Enclosed copy of a letter from Gen. Z. Taylor and his views on the following subjects: war with Mexico, a national bank, a high protective tariff, his candidacy for the Presidency. 4 pp. ALS.","Gallagher's wish to be appointed Captain in a regiment. Enclosed is a note by Thomas Ritchie commenting on Gallagher's close association with the Republican Party. 1 p. ALS.","Col. Hughes' desire to take a regiment to Mexico. 2 pp. ALS.","Gen. Taylor's candidacy. 3 pp. ALS.","Deshong's new approach to mathematics. 1 p. ALS.","4 pp.","Reference to an article in the Chicago Democrat against Col. may. 1 p. ALS.","Reference to letter about climate and diseases in Mexico; mention of Santa Anna; English involvement in a Mexican Company. 3 pp. ALS.","Report on his vacation in New York City; purchase of a lamp for Ritchie's home; suggestion that Ritchie, too, take a vacation and relax for a change; party held in honor of a friend Hopkins; political views expressed by Croswell; fight between the Argus and the Atlas and its effect on the Democratic Party in New York. 3 pp. ALS.","Election in Indiana between Dobson and Davis; predicted defeat of Stanton in Tennessee; possible Whig majority in the U.S. House; establisment of a Southern paper under Calhoun's direction; Clay's Northern tour as prelude to becoming a possible Presidential candidate; question of abolitionism. 3 pp. ALS.","Reference to views expressed by Wallach; bill paid by French; Ritchie's request for some wine; health of Mr. Walker; politics in Tennessee concerning General Thomas H. Benton and Major General G. J. Pillow. 1 p. ALS.","Congressional printing matters concerning Houston, Ned Curtis, Wendell and Benth[rysen?]; purchase of a cask of brandy for Ritchie. 2 pp. ALS.","Belief that Whig domination in Congress would lead to the withdrawal of U.S. troops out of Mexico and in turn jepordize the chance of the Government to secure peace with Mexico; desire for the Union to take a firm position against the Whigs and thier stand on the Mexican question. 2 pp. ALS.","Opportunity for Ritchie to acquire some port wine. 1 p. ALS.","Article submitted to the Union concerning European affairs; reference to marriage of Montpersier with the Infanta of Spain; French and English interests in Mexico. 3 pp. ALS.","Avowal of friendship and support in time of trouble; lengthy description of heiss' background and his ability to cope with failure. 7 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Prediction that Democratic ticket nominated at Syracuse will be defeated; description of one of the New York candidates; the Irish vote in New York; Polk's strength in the next Presidential campaign; Baltimore Convention; Wilmot Proviso; Mexican War and position heiss would take against Mexico if he were President. 4 pp. ALS.","Introduction of Navy Lt. Boyle. 1 p. AL.","Scope and Contents","Reference to a letter from Capt. Robt. E. Lee and his descriptions of the Mexican battles of Coutreras and Chenibusco; belief that the Administration has underestimated the Mexicans' \"power, energy, and perseverance\". 4 pp. ALS.","Establishment of a paper in Pittsburgh to oppose the Wilmot Proviso. 1 p. ALS.","Delivery of a bond and payment of interest on it. 1 p. ALS.","Mention of Brithsi Gen. Lane, Major Lully, Col. Childs, Major McCoy, Santa Anna; movement of U.S. troops to Jalapa, mexico; Santa Anna's escape to Puebla and pursuit by Col. Childs; prospects of peace. 2 pp. ALS.","Visit with Col. Fremont; Col. Smyth's private conversation with a Mr. Jones re Ritchie's relation to Col. Fremont. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Answer to an article to the American Whig Review entitled \"the President and the Army\"; discussion of the military, state militias, West Point Academy, etc. 7 pp. AL.","Securing an appointment to West Point for the son of Mrs. F. Randolph of Fauquier. 1 p. ALS.","Editorial for Ritchie [not enclosed]; duties in Europe; Mexican War; proposed visit of Major Hobbie. 3 pp. AL.","Reference to lt. D.S. Wlson, former editor of the Democratic paper Miner's Express in DuBuque, Iowa. 1 p. ALS.","Introduction of Pearson and his desire to be commissioned and to participate in the war against mexico. 1 p. ALS.","Walker's request for a loan from Congress; funding the war against Mexico. 2 pp. AL.","Legal controversy surrounding the extradition of Lucian N. Metzgar, a French notary charged with forgery by his government. 2 pp. ALS.","Organizing the Democratic party for the Presidential Campaign. 2 pp. ALS.","Division with the Democratic ranks oveer the Wilmot Proviso; right of Congress to interfere in state governments; question of slavery especially in the territories; mention of the Missouri Compromise. 3 pp. ALS.","Southern Views on the course of the Mexican War. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Whig control of the House; Mexican War battles; General Scott's attack upon the capital; General Wool to his new headquarters; General Taylor \"will be forced into the political arena\". 4 pp. ALS.","Dinner invitation from the Pittsburgh Press. 1 p. LS.","Van Reuthugsen[?]'s investment in a printing speculation; suggestion to Earringer that his friends should not oppose Ritchie in the Senate if they don't want Ritchie to obstruct Gales and Seaton in the House; printing matters between Blair and Rives; notice of a new theatre. 2 pp. ALSgt;.","Desire that Ritchie submit his editorial on time so the paper can go to press and be in the mail at a reasonable hour. 1 p. ALS.","Congressional control of slavery. 4 pp. AMss.","Senator Dickinson's resolutions on slavery; Question of Congress' right to interfere with slavery in the territories; validity of the Missouri Compromise; territory acquired as a result of the war with Mexico. 4 pp. AL.","Subscription to the Union; Walker and his promotion of free trade and an independent treasury; war with Mexico; mention of Gallatin and Clay. 2 pp. ALS.","Reference to article in the Indiana Sentinel; houston's chances to be elected; mention of Andrew Johnson. 2 pp. ALS.","Obtaining a commission in the Army; Mexican War; friendship between Ritchie  Stange's father; general Taylor as a Whig nominee for the Presidenty; Clay's chances as a Presidential candidate. 2 pp. ALS.","Approach of the Democratic convention; defense of Polk's Administration in regard to the Mexican War. 1 p. ALS.","Complaint that the Union is not mailed promptly; mention of Mexico and the war; denunciation of the Whig Party. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Importance of constructing a railroad from San Fransisco to the Mississippi River; Gillian's journal \"travels in Mexico\" which he claims is the first published work to propose such a railroad; Whitney's proposals regarding a railroad from the Columbia River to Lake Michigan; Dallas' plan for a canal across the Isthmus of Tehuantepee. 4 pp. ALS.","Problems confronting the Democratic Party in New York; how to bring harmony to the party at the national convention.3 pp. ALS.","Request for information about benjamin Watkins Leigh. 1 pp. ALS.","Royall's command of U.S. troops on a trip from Council Grove [Kansas] to Fort Mann [Kansas?]; detailed description of Indian attacks while enroute to Fort Mann; mention of Major Thomas J. Bryant, U.S. Army Paymaster. 7 pp. Cy.","Desire by Kuch to be a political writer for Ritchie during the campaign;Kush's selection as the Democratic candidate from prince George's County for the state Senate. 1 p. ALS.","Collins' reasons for not supporting Martin Van Buren for the Presidency. 3 pp. ALS.","Presidential campaign of 1848 and mention of Crittenden, Clay, Taylor; slavery questions; campaign tactics in Massachussetts and Kentucky. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","the \"mecklenburg Declaration\"; mention of Van Buren, AAron Burr, and Andrew Jackson; desire for an appointment to Belgium. 3 pp. ALS.","Liquidation of Heiss' interest in the Union; possibility of disposing of this interest to George R.Fall, an editor of the Jackson Mississippian. 1 p. ALS.","Martin Van Buren as a Presidential candidate; nomination of Cass and butler; predicted Democratic vote in Mississippi and Alabama; fading support for General Taylor in the South and West. 2 pp. ALS.","General Cass' position on the Wilmot Proviso; disagreement with Ritchie's editorials about Cass; mention of General Taylor, W.J. Brown, and Gov. Feltch. 2 pp. ALS.","Request for documents about Gen. Cass, Gen. Taylor; campaign in a country in North Carolina. 2 pp. ALS.","Displeasure with the command of Lt. A. H. Dearborn and request that he be transferred to Oregon for duty; mention of the Mexican War and slavery. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Election of Generals Cass and Butler; poem \"A Democratic Song\". 4 pp. ALS  Ms. Poem.","Whigs vs. Democrats in Louisiana; election prospects of Cass and Butler in Louisiana; ten points reflecting Taylor's political position. 3 pp. ALS.","Presidential approval od the Oregon Bill and the Wilmot Proviso; selection of Cass and Butler; denunciation of Polk; betrayal felt by Democrats in the South. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Senate speech by Benton \"on the nomination of Brig. General Kearney for the brevet of Major General\". 1 p ALS.","Belief American principles and freedom are being threatened; propsal of seven questions concerning the Presidential campaign of 1848; mention of Francis p. Blair Martin Van Buren, John Vanhusan, Dewit Clinton, and Daniel D. Thompkins. 3 pp. AL.","Suspension of Casserly; assay reports on Heiss' gold mine. 3 pp. ALS.","Reference to a communication about a friend Vanhusan;mention of John E. Norice and a Mr. Anwhich in the State Department. 1 p. ALS.","Whig Presidential ticket of Filmore and Taylor; slave question; mention of Cass  Butler; establishment of a new political paper the Democratic Banner. 3 pp. ALS.","State of political parties around Piqua, Ohio; Strength of the Whig Party in District #4; Whigs as antislavery men; views of Moses Corwin, a candidate for Congress from Ohio; free soil party in Dorsey's country; strength of the Democrats and their support of Cass and Butler; mention of General Taylor. 2 pp. ALS.","Suggestion of the Executive Committee that a pamphlet be written about General Taylor; mention of Polk. 2 pp. ALS.","Whig Party in Connecticut and General Taylor's campaign there; candidacy of Cass and Butler; Whigs in Ohio and Pennsylvania; slavery and tariff issues; mention of Van Buren. 4 pp. ALS.","Arrangements for payment of some of the Union's outstanding debts; richness of the ore in heiss' mine. 2 pp. ALS.","Expected majority vote for Cass in Harrison's area. 1 p. ALS.","Questions submitted in regard to voter qualification in Southern and slaveholding states. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","States' rights vs. Congressional power; mention of the Wilmot Proviso; abolition of slavery; support for General Cass and for Butler; views of General Cass on slavery; included is a poem by Holding \" A descriptive peice on Cass  Butler\". 8 pp. ALS  Ms. Poem.","Request for a list of delegates to the New Jersey state convention; political pamphlet about Case and Taylor; distribution of the proposed pamphlet in Tennessee; Cass' predicted victory in Ohio. 1 p. ALS.","Whig handbill by John A. Rogers which slandered Cass; Maguire's attempt to disprove Rogers' charges by citing a statement from General Charles Gratiot. 3 pp. ALS.","French's health and inability to write regularly for the Union; prospects of electing Cass and Butler and their predicted success in the South and New England. 2 pp. ALS.","Desire by the kilby family to obtain a pension from Congress for the services rendered by their father, john Kilby, during the War for Independence; account of John Kilby's actions during that war. 3 pp. ALS.","Ritchie's call to the late President of the B.  O. R.R.; possibility of Delaware voting Democratic; letter of McLane's to be published in the Delaware Gazette; expected victory in Pennsylvania. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Preparations for the coming election; circulation of political material \"urging [friends] to do their duty\"; stand against Taylor and Butler; anticipated election results in various states; mention of Senator Cameron, Cass, and Wilmot; tariff questions; speeches given by B.F. Brown of Ohio and F.W Bowden of Alabama; invitation to Ritchie to address the Spartan Band and many of his old friends in Richmond. Enclosed is a letter October 23, 1848 from N.M.M. to Thomas Ritchie re speeches given by Bowden and Brown. 4 pp. ALS.","Acquisition of Cuba and its effect on Cass' campaign; mention of slavery questions. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Election of Cass  Butler; feeling in New York towards these two candidates; mention of Congressman Bowlin from Missouri; composition of the Barnburner faction in New York that is headed by Martin van Buren. Enclosed also is a letter October 28, 1848 from Dorn signed :Late from mexico\" to Ritchie re a Barnburners' meeting he attended and his subsequent belief that \"this free soil party is to be of very short duration\". 3 pp. ALS.","Enclosing a letter from W. T. Young, Lynchburg, to W.T.  Thomas Ritchie, Jr. about fraud by the Whig Party in Virginia on the eve of the Presidential election. 4 pp. Al.","Efforts of Democrats in Tennessee to elect Cass and butler; voting predicted in Eastern states. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Predicted election results in Baltimore and surrounding county. Enclosed is a printed circular \"Address of the Democratic City Convention, to the Democracy of Maryland\" signed by Henry S. Sanderson, W.A. Stewart, and John Carson. 2 pp. ALS.  Broadside.","Whig efford in Maine; reference to a circular that was distributed around the state. 1 p. ALS.","Reference to an article written by Patterson. 1 p. ALS.","Death of Barbour's son, Calhoun, and desire that a notice be inserted in the Union. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Just published pamphlet with some comments about the Wilmot Proviso; publisher may send Ritchie more for distribution; refers to \"Sophisms of the Protective policy\"; wishes it were published in tract form for country wide distribution to promote free trade; attitude in New England towards commerce; need for international free trade association. 8 pp. ALS.","Asks for additional accounts from California, especially about Gov. Mason, Stevenson, or Marcy's son. Including Marcy's reply to the effect he has no additional information from Mason or his son but that Stevenson wrote he will be leaving for the mines. 3 pp. ALS.","Report based on tests at the mint verifying the quality of gold being taken from California mines. 1 p. ALS.","Cooperation between Col. Benton and Calhoun over a revenue tariff; mention of [George] Bancroft; problems encountered with the mail service, especially in Bellville; Van buren and the Texas question; list of Democrats anticipated by Penn to become Presidential Candidates; reference to the Baltimore Convention. 3 pp. incomplete. ALS.","Scheme propsed by the Boston capitalists to finance a railroad to the Pacific; mention of P.P Degrand. 2 pp. Ms.","Scope and Contents","Encloses article \"Poetical Epistle From Gen. Taylor to Major Jack Downing\" which is a comment on Taylor's Administration. 4 pp. ALS.","Buck's family background and political leanings; suggestion that Ritchie write a book on the political history of the U.S.; Buck's reflections on Whig influence in education and the thrust of abolitionism and religion into politics. 4 pp. ALS.","Doherty's employment background and desire to be a reporter for the Union. 3 pp. ALS.","Taylor as a Presidential candidate; Clay's return to the Senate; politics of John Bell; mention of Buchanan; Cass' nomination; major campaign issues of the tarriff, bank, internal improvements,  the Wilmot Proviso. 1 p. ALS.","Views of Robison; mention of William Hardin and Joesph Wright; subscription to the Union; cantaining slavery within its present limits. 1 p. ALS.","Reference to an article by Judge Clifton of Jackson Mississippi, which argues the point of view of the Supreme Court of Mississippi as opposed to the view of the Supreme Court of the United States. 2 pp. ALS.","Introduction of Wick's cousin and reference to a letter writen by him. 2 pp. ALS.","Expression of admiration for Ritchie. 2 pp. ALS.","1 p. NC1.","Construction of a railroad from St. Louis to San Francisco; plans to finance the project; mention of Degrand, Whitney, Bayard, and Sentator Benton's proposals; success of Western railroad from Boston to Albany; consideration of the Pacific consumer market for manufactured and agricultural products. 4 pp. ALS.","Treaty of Guadulupe Hildalgo compared to the Treaty of Dover; Wilmot Proviso; railroad to San Francisco; mention of Degrand. 4 pp. ALS.","Building of a railroad to California. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Article from the Louisiana Courier in relation to appointments to office by Gen. Taylor\"; Wagner's \"hope that all loco foco officers would be dismissed\" by Taylor; mistake of applying the dismissal of officers to include the collector of the port of New Orleans; defense of the collector by Wagner. 3 pp. ALS.","Copy of a letter from S. D. Rowan of the McMinnville, Tennessee, about Ritchie's loss of privileges in the Senate. 1 p. ALS.","Discrepancies in Congressional printing costs between work of Wendell and Ritchie. 2 pp. ALS.","Heiss' plans to return to Washington; Ritchie's printing for the Congress; books ordered for Ritchie; financial misunderstanding between Heiss and Cocoran and Riggs. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Article signed \"West Virginia\" ny Swann contrasting the character of Northern and Southern men, especially in regaurd to property  principles.","Acquiring land from Ritchie in order to build an Episcopal Church. 1 p. ALS.","Introduction of Col. Chapman Livy of Mississippi. 1 p. ALS.","Death of Jeremiah Cobb; discontinuation of a subscription to the Union. 1 p. ALS.","Outstanding bills for Congressional printing; failure of the paper True Sun; effort to start a new Democratic paper in New York City; debut of George Gideon's The Republic; mention of W.D. Wallach. Gen. Foote, Col. Webb, and Gov. Graham. 2 pp. ALS.","Debut of The Republic; new subscriptions to the Union; visit with debut of The Republic; new subscriptions to the Union; visit with Judge Bryan; rumor of a merger of the National Whig into The Republican; financial problems stemming from Congressional printing. 2 pp. ALS.","Miss [Margaret] Fuller's history of Italy and talents as a writer; her association with the New York Tribune and desire to write for another paper at a better salary. 4 pp. ALS.","Comparison of people in the South and North with emphasis on the character of the New York massess; details of the public reception given Father Mathews, a temperance leader. 4 pp. ALS.","Relation between the Union and the New York Evening Post; Col. Webb's views on Gen. Cass. 3 pp. ALS.","Acknowledgement of a generous gift; business matters of the Union. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Poem presented for publication in the Union, \"A Tribute to the Memory of James K Polk\" 2 pp. ALS.  Ms. Poem.","Scope and Contents","\"Kidnapping a Spaniard at New Orleans by an Emissary of the Cuban government\"; independence of Cuba. 1 p. ALS.","Article [not enclosed] sbmitted to the Union by Gideon Welles; examination of Smith's pamphlet against the Democratic Party and recomendation that it not be published; refutation of Smith's charge against Burke; New Republic as a defender of the Democrats; questions of whether slavery is the issue among Democrats; belief that slavery must be abandoned as the main article in the Democratic Party creed. 3 pp. ALS.","Expression of sadness over the death of James K. polk by the Dialectic Society of the University of North Carolian. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Copy of an article submitted to The Republic by Salle under the name 'Whigissimus\"; Salle's request to also have the article published in the Union. 10 pp. ALS.","Article addressing several questions to the Union regarding slavery in the territories, executive patronage, and biased reporting; mention of John C. Calhoun, Thomas H. Benton, and Martin Van Buren. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Copy of a communication \"From the New York Observer--Did Britain force Slavery Upon America\" signed \"Necker\"; inaugaration of Polk; elections in Kentucky. 3 pp. ALS.","Introduction of Stafford and his family; detailed account of repeated attempts by Stafford's sister to obtain information about a claim pending in Congress. 4 pp. ALS.","Cooke's journal about the desert between Tueson Sonora and the Gila River. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Establishment of a new Democratic paper at Leesburg, Virginia, by Clary and Greer and another in New Market by David Hendrick. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Removal of W.A.R. Singleton the Post Master at Amissville\"; remarks by \"Hamlet\" in an earlier article about Singleton's removal; political ramifications of this controversy on General Taylor and his Cabinet; mention of the Wilmot Proviso. 5 pp. ALS.","Introduction of Judge Wash. 1 p. ALS.","Presidential ambitions of Clay and Webster. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Article signed \"A thinking observer\" [by Booth] which looks at the character and principles of the Whig Party and compares them to those of the Tory Party in England. 3 pp. ALS.","Gift of a horse, Rocky Mountain, to General Z. Taylor. 2 pp. ALS.","Reference to article by Breckenridge. 1 p. ALS","Reaction to Whig journalism. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"John Hampden\" article in the Union; that article's influence over the French population in Loisiana; mention of Emile LaSere and Peter K. Wagner. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Railroad between the Mississippi River and the territories of Oregon and California; Davidson's arguments challenging the assumed \"practicability and utility\" of such a railroad; analysis of the territories' population, commerce,  agricultural production; proposeal of air travel as being a more practical link between sections of the country. 5 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Reference to address made by Rev. George A. Coffey on \"social classes\" before the Literary Societies of Dickinson College; Coffey's qualifications to be Chaplain of the House of Representatives. 2 pp. ALS.","Reaction of Mississippi and Georgia to the Wilmot Proviso; union of the Whigs and Democrats in Georgia over the Proviso; mention of the Missouri Compromise; belief in the South that the Confederacy can no longer yield power to Congress on the subject of slavery; mention of Henry Clay; warning to the North. 4 pp. ALS.","Circular addressed to diplomats in Central America; U.S. acquisition of the Island of Tigre; question of Honduras' right to cede Tigre to the U.S.; diplomatic and commercial problems that might arise from the U.S. occupation of Tigre, especially with England. 6 pp. ALS.","Payment of a subscription to the Union; Quin's political background. 2 pp. ALS.","Forwarding Simpson's copies of the union to Columbus, Ohio; expression of thanks for the fine quality of the Union. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Formation of a \"Patriotic Junta for the promotion of the Political interests of Cuba\"; mention of general Narciso Lopez. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Article \"to general Zachary Taylor President of the United States\" with comments on his Administration. 4 pp. AL.","Ritchie's responsibilities as a public printer. 2 pp. Doc. Cy.","Account of expenses incurred by Ritchie for printing Pesident Taylor's obituary. 2 pp. Doc.Cy.","2 pp. Doc.Cy.","Letter to Mr. Lynch; possibility of visiting with Ritchie. 1 p. ALS.","Report printed in the Daily Globe concerning remarks made by McLane in the House; W.D. Wallach's desire to reprint the report in a condensed version; McLane's preference for a full reprint. 4 pp. ALS.","Announcement from the Philomathean Society of Ohio UNiversity that Ritchie has been chosen a member. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Quashy's\" escape from the South and his plan to live in a house in Albany owned by Seward[?] 1 p. Cy.","Scope and Contents","Three Questions directed to the Union to discern whether or not it is \"a disunion paper\" and its editors \"disunionists\". 3 pp. ALS.","Romeyer as propietor of the New York Globe; dismissal of the editor Du Salle; changes made in the paper's contents; efford to establish party harmony; vote on the Wilmot Proviso. 2 pp. ALS.","5 pp. AMs.","Letter Ritchie wrote in regard to Texas and General Houston; state of Lucas' health after a riding accident; Lucas' desire to see a friend Stevenson and to discuss farming with him; support for General Cass. 4 pp. ALS.","Copy of Lott's letter to President Zachary Taylor enclosed to Ritchie and Burke for possible inclusion in the Union; concerns the rights of the South. 3 pp. ALS.","Hunter's willingness to help \"defeat any contruction [?] against [Ritchie?]\" 1 p. ALS.","Warning to Young that no one else from Illinois should be appointed a House of Representatives clerk, especially if Young desired re-election to his position. Includes AN by S.L. Lewis. 2 pp. AL.","Available clerkships in Congress and how the positions are filled; mention of Judge Richard Montgomery Young. 2 pp. ALS.","His astonishment at Colo. Randolph's card; the Compromise [of 1850], \" a great crisis in our affairs.\" [Handwriting difficult]. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Gibson's relation to the abolitionists. Enclosed also are notes by Gibson 22  23 May re: belief Ritchie has \"wholly miscalculated the spirit of the South\"; establishment of a paper to represent the South; effect of the Compromise of 1850. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Southern reaction to the Compromise of 1850; belief Southerners will accept the compromise since the only other alternatives are \"Taylor's plan and disunion\"; cautious responce of the Southern press; mention of the Nashville Convention. 3 pp. ALS","French S. Evans, Chairman, and James A. Kennedy  Benj. F. Pleasants, Secretaries. 2 pp. Doc. Draft.","Abolition of slavery; compensation to enslavers; distribution of Black people; mention of John Krepps Miller, President Taylor, Henry Clay, and Thomas Benton. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Desire for a \"radical and salutory change\" in regard to working conditions and printing schedules. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Predicted \"remodeling of parties\" due to actions taken on the compromise; weakness of Gen. Cass as a party leader; possibility of Clay's candidacy for the Presidential office; the tariff and a U.S. Bank as campaign issues; influence of a \"Cuban Invasion\"; abolition of slavery. 3 pp. ALS.","High regard felt for Ritchie; comments recieved by Whetstone on a letter he sent to a member of Congress; mention of the Nashville Convention; effect of Ritchie's relation with Burke; belief that passage of the Wilmot Proviso would lead to disunion. conclusions reached by Whetstone in regard to the South's political relations with the North. 5 pp. ALS.","Posibility that the Governor of South Carolina might appoint Hamilton to fill a vacancy in the Senate; compromise over the slavery question; mention of Henry Clay. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Unity of the Democratic Party; relations between Northern  Southern Democrats; mention of the Missouri Compromise; belief disunion will result if the South is forced to accept the Compromise of 1850; convention at Nashville; consideration given the Omnibus Bill; \"sacrifice of political and social rights of the south\"; Smith's questioning of Ritchie's leadership in the Democratic ranks. 4 pp. ALS.","Extension of slavery in the territories. 8 pp. incomplete. AL.","Scope and Contents","Appointment of a bipartisan committee to discuss \"questions of slavery and the best means of settling it\"; desire to have the Union preserved; advocacy of compromise; praise of the work done by Clay. 2 pp. ALSs.","Scope and Contents","The Compromise Bill as the salvation of the Union; \"eccentric course\" of Thomas H. Benton; opposition to the compromise. 4 pp. ALS.","Support for Clay's compromise measures; why the North and South should accept the compromise; an appeal to patriotism. 2 pp. ALS.","His letter to Hon. John K Miller giving his views about the National Bank, tariff, all the \"isms' of Europe, slavery, the Nashville Convention, the Wilmot Proviso, etc. 4 pp. ALS.","Promotion of Ritchie's interests in reference to the Congressional printing contract. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Information requested about \"a man by name John Tench or Tanch\". 2 pp. AL.","1 p. Ms. Poem.","Vote on the Compromise of 1850; desire to have the slavery question settles; comparison of abolitionists' fanaticism to that of the crusade against witches. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Formation of slave states bordering on Mexico\"; annexation of Texas; mention of William R. King; colonization movement; eradication of slavery; \"working slaves in the mines\". 3 pp. ALS.","Cancellation of Hutchin's subscription to the Union; \"aggression by the Northern section on the Doomed South; compromise over slavery and the 36-30 division of territory; mention of Henry Clay, Thomas H. Benton, and Henry S. Foote; political feelings in Georgia. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Details of what Swanzy[?] consider to be a \"grand scheme to invade, subdue  plunder the South\"; belief that \"the South, in a civil war, can whip the North\"; denunciation of the Compromise of 1850; mention of Clay, Webster, Foote and Benton as \"demigogues\"; admission of Texas and California to the Union; \"coalition, between Clay  the federal party, to proscribe the entire democracy\". 3 pp. ALS.","Death of Jona. Cilley; correspondence between H.A. Wise and Henry Clay. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Acquisition of bronze guns \"to be cast into an equestrian statue of Gen. Jackson\"; mention of Major General Scott, former Secretary of War, and Major Mordecai, commander at the Washington arsenal. 2 pp. ALS.","Slavery as a cause of disunion; disapproval of the Union's position on the slavery question; California bill  the predicted effect of its passages on Georgia; feeling that Southerners are not fairly represented in the government and the Congress. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Subscription to the Union; compromise measures to settle the slavery question; strict adherance to the Constitution; defeat of the Democratic Party in Missouri; \"traitorous\" actions of Benton in Missouri; mention of James K. Polk. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Displeasure expressed over the compromise bills; Wilmot Proviso; slavery in the territories; \"inevitability\" of \"resistance or unconditional submission\" on the part of the South; effect of the compromise measures on the Democratic party in the South; mention of the Nashville Convention; status of the Whig Party in the South. 6 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Purchase of Gallinas for recolonization of slaves presently living in Ohio. Enclosed is a broadside, August 23, 1850, \"Ohio in Africa\" by David Christy, an agent for the American Colonization Society for Ohio. 3 pp. ALS  Broadside.","Delay in sending proofs to the Patent Office because of a printers' strike; mention of Jenny Lind; family news. 3 pp. AlS","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement from the paper; sectional differences. Includes pencilled note by Ritchie. 3 pp. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; support of Ritchie and his expressed position on the political events; reaction in Mississippi to sectional compromises over slavery; dissolution of the country. Note by Ritchie included. 2 pp. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; Southerners' reaction to Ritchie's support of compromise measures over slavery. Pencilled note by Ritchie included. 3 pp. ALS.","Request for the return of an article written by Robertson dealing with the colonization of negroes in California. 2 pp. ALS.","Eulogy on General Jackson; meeting soon with Ritchie. 2 pp. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; expression of confidence in Ritchie; the slavery issue; hope that Congress will act justly on Ritchie's relief claim during its next session. Includes a note by Ritchie. 3 pp. ALS.","1 p. Newspaper.","His retirement, Nashville Convention, Wilmot Proviso. [Handwriting difficult]. 6 pp. ALS.","Law in Massachusetts concerning the marriage of whites and negroes; passage of the fugitive slave bill; mention of Webster, Horace Mann, and Orin P. Fowler; Andrews' preference of love over violence to settle the slavery conroversy; proposal for eventual emancipation. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's support of compromise; comment on the seeming \"madness of the hour\". 3 pp. ALS.","Congressional handling of a bill important to Ritchie. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Wallach's desire to continue as the Union's New York correspondent after Ritchie retires; Ritchie's claim for rleief before Congress; Cass' prospects in New York; \"barnburners\" in the New York legislature. 3 pp. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; losses sustained by Ritchie from his Congressional printing. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Invitation to Ritchie \"on behalf of the Democracy of Richmond\"; request that Ritchie respond quickly to the invitation [not enclosed] 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Payment of subscription to the Union; Nicoll's interest in Ritchie and his paper; Ritchie's retirement. Enclosed also is a letter March 28, 1951, from John C. Nicoll to Thomas Ritchie re payment given one of Ritchie's agents for the subscription. 3 pp. ALS.","Subcription to the Union; Payment due Ritchie for Congressional printing; Ritchie's efforts in support of the Constitution and harmony among states. 3 pp. ALS.","Desire to edit a book containing copies of the Richmond Enquirer and the Union from the past 47 years. 1 p. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement and loss of his case before congress. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Congressional defeat of Ritchie's private relief bill; Ritchie's retirement from the Union; \"strict construction\" of the Constitution as \"the great safeguard of the South\"; slavery question and internal improvement schemes held as threats to the South. 2 pp. ALS,","Ritchie's retirement from editorial life; compliments to Ritchie as a patriotic citizen and leader of the best Democratic newspaper; Congressional injustice done to Ritchie in rejecting his claim for printing costs. 1 p. ALS.","Payment of a subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement; hope that the next session of Congress will approve Ritchie's relief bill. 1 p. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement.1 p. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; expression of gratitude to Ritchie for his services; hope that Congress will yet deal fairly with Ritchie. Includes note by Ritchie. 3 pp. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement; controversy between Ritchie and Rives; relief bill before Congress. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Ritchie's interest in Harrison's \"treatise on the Latin etymology and Syntax\"; mention of A. Byrd and his training at the University of Virginia. 2 pp. ALS.","Subscription to the union; Ritchie's retirement; Stanton's re-election to Congress. 2 pp. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; hope that the next session of Congress will approve of Ritchie's request for financial relief; Ritchie's contribution to his party and country. 2 pp. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; veneration for Ritchie's character; hope that the next session of Congress will do justice to Ritchie's relief claim. 1 p. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement, agreement with Ritchie's political views. 2 pp. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; agreement with Ritchie's views concerning the South and compromise over slavery; belief Major Donalson and his partner General Armstrong will not have strong influence over the public; injustice of treattment given Ritchie by Congress. 2 pp. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement; Congressional action against Ritchie. 1 p. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement; includes a pencilled note by Ritchie. 2 pp. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement; injustice done by Congress against Ritchie; news of Hawkins' family; mention of Senator Mallory from Florida and a Mr. Breckenbrough. 3 pp. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement. 1 p. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement; mention of F.P. Stanton. 1 p. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement. 1 p. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement. 2 pp. ALS.","Subscription to the UNion; Ritchie's retirement. 1 p. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement. 1 p. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; comment on Donelson as Ritchie's successor; defeat of Ritchie;s claim before Congress; mention of Andrew Jackson, Henry Clay, Filmore, Van Buren and Stanton; including note by Ritchie. 3 pp. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement. 1 p. ALS.","1 p. Accounts.","2 pp. Accounts.","Scope and Contents","Introduction of \"Dr. George and his brother mr. Edward d'Oettingen, gentlemen of Russia\". 1 p. ALS.","Copy of Harrison's work on Latin grammar; introduction od D'Alfonce, an instructor in drawing and gymnastics at the University of Virginia. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Reference to Andrew Stevenson as a possible candidate for the office of Vice President. Enclosed is a newspaper clipping from the Daily Pennsylvanian dated March 3, 1852 entitled \"Our Next Vice President\" by \"Many Democrats\". 2 pp. ALS and NC1","Sermon of Doctor Butler; acknowledgement of expressions of sympathy. 1 p. ALS.","2pp.","Scope and Contents","Request for a biographical sketch of Ritchie for inclusion in abook \"Men of the Time in 1852\". 1 p. ALS.","Explanation of items on a statement; printing expenses shared by Ritchie and Farnham; Farnham's financial status. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Invitation to attend \"a Grand Democratic Mass Meeting, at...New Market\". 1 p. AL.","Scope and Contents","\"estimate of the prices fixed by the bill for 'Public Printing,' which has passed the House of Representatives\". Includes note by Ritchie. 3 pp. ALS.","Ritchie's tribute to Henry Clay; passage of a bill for Ritchie's relief in regard to the Congressional printing; suggestion that Ritchie write a book. 3 pp. ALS.","General Scott's defense against John Q. Adams' 1843 statement in the House of Representatives that Scott was a slaveowner. 1 p. ALS.","Correspondence regarding the compromise; mention of Clay, Calhoun, Cass, Webster; Ritchie's problems with a printing contract. 2 pp. ALS.","1 p. Account with receipt.","Scope and Contents","Examination of printing costs \"intended to cover the Taylor Pamphlets\". 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Reference to a letter from Ritchie \"containing remeniscences of Henry Clay and the Compromise\"; policy of the present Administration; Hinford's [?] attitude towards the Democratic and Whig parties. 4 pp. ALS.","Invitation for the Ritchie family to call upon the Websters. 1 p. ALS.","Request for a letter of recomendation from Ritchie. 1 p. ALS.","Statement from the printing committee that Ritchie will be compensated for expenses resulting from the printing of the Taylor obituary pamphlet. 1 p. ADS.","Scope and Contents","White's address \"to the Presidential Electoral College of Wisconsin\". 1 p. ALS.","QueComplimentary letter to Meade; question of internal improvements and disposition of public lands. 2 pp. ALS.","Invitation to play whist. 1 p. ALS.","Reference to Robinson's brother; Ritchie's retirement; acquisition of magnolia blooms. 1 p. ALS.","Claim document from Col. Forney; dismissal of Mr. Belt and 20 others from the union office by Mr. Curran; account with Mr. Blake under the supervision of Mr. Cross; mention of the Taylor pamphlet. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Invitation to visit Mann; \"celebration of the 77th anniversery of American Independence\"; dinner guests attending the celebration which included Daniel Dewey Barnard, U.S. Minister to Prussia, and Consul Ralph King; reflection on the vastness of the U.S.; belief annexation of territory and interest in gold will bring discord between the states; \"reports about the Turkish-Russian War\"; sale of property lots in Washington. 4 pp. ALS.","Scott's voyage to Rio with his son; Edward kent's efforts to make Scott acquainted with his new position as Consul; Scott's first impressions of Rio and his duties. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Anti-nullification\" correspondence; reduction of the tariff; account of Littell's career in journalism; mention of Gen. Jackson, Mr. McLane, Henry Clay; desire to find a businessman with whom to publish a paper in New York. 3 pp. ALS.","Anticipated rift in Congress along sectional, party and/or/ individual lines; legislation on internal improvements, harbors, a pacific railroad; military vunerability of California and Oregon; Calhoun at the memphis Convention; Compromise of 1850. Includes a note by Ritchie. 4 pp. ALS.","Accounts for the printing of the Taylor obiturary pamphlet. 2 pp. Doc. Cy.","Relationship between Henry Clay and Mr. Boyd. 2 pp. ALS.","3 pp. ADS.","Scope and Contents","\"Shares of stock in the Farmers Bank of Virginia\"; receipt for money recieved in payment of paper for Congressional printing; mention of John Trenholm and Mr. Towers. 3 pp. ALS.","Virginia State Fair and questions about distributing seed and improving an exhibition; distribution of an agricultural report; mention of F.G. Ruffin. 3 pp. LS.","Scope and Contents","Speech by Judge Bayly; meeting \"in relation to the Jamestown celebration\". 1 p. ALS.","Brief accounts of matters being dealt with by the House and Senate. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Proposed meeting to \"talk over the affairs of the nation\". 1 p. ALS.","Editorial in the Union. 1 p. ALS.","Celebration at Jamestown; support of William Allen for the reaping match during the celebration. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Apologies for an \"unfortunate misunderstanding\" and desire to \"forget and forgive\". Enclosed also is a letter February 15, 1854, from Thomas Ritchie to [?]. Re. Receipt of a \"noble letter\" and wish also to let \"by gones be by gones\". 3 pp. L.","Adjustment of the tariff. 1 p. ALS.","Honorary membership in the State Historical Society of Wisconsin accorded to Ritchie. 2 pp. L.","Ritchie's health; Mr. Buchanan in England; foreign papers for Ritchie. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Speech of Mr. Boyce; \"report on Free Banking\"; Ritchie's health; greetings to Ritchie's family. 3 pp. ALS.","Acknowledgement of the receipt of the letter from Ritchie. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Manuscript relating to the Colony at Jamestown\". 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Manuscript written by Mr. [Hugh Blair] Grigsby\"; \"interest in the Jamestown settlement\"; wishes for Ritchie's recovery of good health. 1 p. ALS.","State of Ritchie family burying grounds and vault; estimated repair costs for the vault cover and brick work. 1 p. ALS.","Papers desired by Ritchie that may be in the possession of a Mr. [Alexander Gordon] Penn; weakness of the Administration; acquisition of Cuba. 1 p. ALS.","Ritchie's account with the Comptrollers Office in the Treasury Department; request to see Mr. Edgerton. 1 p. ALS.","Letter from Mr. Girffin of Montreal; mention of Gov. Pownall; receipt of an essay. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Letter from Mr. Griffin of Montreal; essay \"Junius Discovered\"; Ritchie's desire to recieve a copy of Griffin's work; mention of Gov. Pownall and Lord John Russell; mention of letters from Gov. Pownall to Rev. Dr. Cooper; comment on the weather. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Reference to \"a copy of the affidavit of Mr. Holland, that accompanied [Ritchie's] account for printing the Obituary Taylor pamphlet\". 1 p. ALS.","Expenses incurred in printing Taylor's obituary; Ritchie's health. 1 p. ALS.","Griffin's essay on Junius; letters of Governor Pownall; comparison of writing styles of Junius and Pownall; questions regarding Gov. Pownall's family; mention of John Russell. 3 pp. ALS.","Reference to an article from a New Hampshire paper. 2 pp. ALS.","Settlement of Ritchie's account with the Treasury Department; incorrect deduction made by Elisha Whittlesey. 1 p. ALS.","Shipment of a cask of Madeira wine. Enclosed is a bill for $84. 2 pp. ALS.","Meeting of a society whose chairman was Beverly Tucker; poor attendance at the meeting especially by the Virginia delegates; Dunnington's responsibility for the unsold tickets to the meetings; Ritchie's poor health. 2 pp. ALS.","Meeting with Ritchie; a draft of money; health of Tom. 1 p. AL.","Present of silk stockings. 1 p. ALS.","Obtaining an appointment at West point Military Academy for a youth named Henry. 1 p. ALS.","Accounts relating to the Taylor pamphlet; Ritchie's health. 1 p. ALS.","Ritchie's poor health; Trueheart's interest in William and his new bride; examination of old business files. 3 pp. ALS.","Mention of John Trenholm, Col. J.A. Parker, Ritchie's son [William Foushee Ritchie] and his bride; title of the Compiler in a library; hope that Ritchie's health improves. 1 p. ALS.","1 p. Receipt","Scope and Contents","Concern about a meeting in Baltimore; mention of the editors of the Baltimore American, David Wilmot, Mr. Giles, and a Mr. Carey; McLane's rejection of being labeled an \"advocate of sectional rights\". 3 pp. ALS.","Comments about keeping the Sotuh unified; slavery question; abolitionists mentioned. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Reply to a letter from Ritchie requesting to be informed of \"the causes which delay the [Union} every night\" and \"what should be done to facilitate operations\". 3 pp. ALS.","Wiglesworth's background and desire to secure an appointment to a mail agency between Washington and Richmond. 1 p. ALS.","Reorganization of the Weekly and Daily Union to provide for more variety in the columns. 2 pp. ALS.","Includes note by Ritchie. 4 pp. AMs.","Subscription to the Union in exchange for articles from Benjamin's failure in Baltimore with his paper the Western Continent; effect of the last tariff act in New England. 3 pp. ALS.","A.J. Donelson's appeal to Democratic Senators; Sale of Ritchie's share in the Union. 3 pp. ALS.","Editorial in the Western Christian Advocate about the president and his wife. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Houston's \"omission of a full report of Mr. J.E. Holmes' remarks\"; why houston was obliged to submit an abbreviated report; houston's attempts to clarify the matter. 2 pp. ALS.","Present of new books; mention of authoress Madame Calderon; Andrew Stevenson's stay at Blenheim. 3 pp. ALS.","Claims of the heirs of John Paul Jones before Congress; John Paul Jones as a resident of Virginia. 1 p. LS.","Scope and Contents","political topics with references to [Henry] Clay, John Tyler, and Gen. [lewis] Cass. Including postscript (frag.) [Handwriting difficult]. 2 pp. ALS.","Death of General Dawson; confidential statement about some matter involving Ritchie. Includes note from Ritchie. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","issues from Hutawa's paper representing \"western locations\"; mention of the Democratic Cable. 1 p. ALS.","Letter from a mutual friend Scott; excellent weather; Ritchie's health. 1 p. ALS.","Publication of a letter of McLane's father to general Foote; mention of General Cass. 1 p. ALS.","Letter of McLane's father in the Delware Gazetta; predicted election results in Maryland. 3 pp. ALS.","Financial negotiations involving the sale of Ritchie's share in the Union. 1 p. ALS.","Problems distributing the Union through the mail; suggestion that the date be changed on the paper. 2 pp. ALS.","Papers received from mr. Fletcher. 2 pp. ALS.","Copy of the account of the \"Massacre of Glencoe (Scotland)\" enclosed to Ritchie to warn Americans \"against Kings and Mercenary standing Armies.\" 5 pp. incomplete. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Desire to give an \"impartial history\" of difficulties existing between Cherokee Indians, \"old Settlers\", and the government. 1 p. ALS.","The exemplary religious observances of President Polk and his wife. 1 p. NC1.","2 pp. Doc.","1 p. Doc. Draft","7 pp. Ms,","1 p. 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Includes letters, documents and a diary of members of the family of Thomas Ritchie, his wife Isabella (Foushee) Ritchie and ten of their twelve children of Richmond, Va., \"Brandon,\" Prince George County, Va. and Washington, D.C.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e There are letters, 1847-1848, of Dr. Robert Ruffin Ritchie in Mexico and letters, 1849-1860, of George Ritchie while serving in the United States Navy. Many prominent nineteenth century Virginians are mentioned in the letters. Some concern the actress Anna Cora Ogden Mowatt Ritchie and others reflect conditions during the Civil War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e The collection also includes professional papers of Thomas Ritchie, chiefly letters, 1845-1851, written to him as editor of the \u003cemph render=\"italic\"\u003eUnion\u003c/emph\u003e, the official organ of the Democratic Party. Topics covered include the slavery issue; the annexation of Texas; military and political aspects of the Mexican War; internal improvements; the Wilmot Proviso; the Compromise of 1850; Oregon; and the presidential elections of 1844-1848. The mechanics of publishing a newspaper and Ritchie's problems as Congressional printer are also reflected.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e Folders 1-312 are a part of Southern Women and their Families in the 19th Century Papers and Diaries Series C Reels 8 and 9 in Swem Library's microforms area, call number HQ1438 .V5 S68.\u003c/p\u003e  ","\u003cp\u003eThe family papers, dating largely 1940-1851, contain family news of the Ritchie family, social news, and mention of many prominent 19th century Virginians. Of particular interst are Robert Ruffin Ritchie's letters from Mexico, 1847-1848; letters of George Ritchie while serving in the U.S. Navy, 1849-1860; Civil War letters reflecting social and economic conditions; and the considerable number of family letters to and from Brandon, home of Ritchie's daughter, Isabella Ritchie Harrison (Mrs. George Harrison). Included are single letters by Benjamin Ewell and John Tyler.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChiefly letters to her husband, thier children, and her grandson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpected arrival of Appleton and Ritchie on the boat; William's arrival; Robert's preference for fillmore and not Pierce; isabella's good health; mention of numerous friends; memories of thier \"days of courtship\"; beginning of the harvest at Brandon; visit to Cabin Point/ 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Attendance at the capitol\"; mention of a number of friends and acquaintances; James Wickham's interest in May Parker [?]; location of a flannel chemise; request for news about Anne Eliza; \"meeting in Mecklenburg for the purpose of proscribing the Enquirer\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIsabella Harrison's health; William in Paris; description of a delightful poet for 150 people; mention of Mr. Mellen \"who is a poet and the son of Chief Justice of Maine\"; comments about the people who attended the party; Richards wish \"to see as much of his father as he could before he went on his circuit\"; Thomas Ritchie's dinner \"with all the grandees at Col. Peytons\"; expected death of \"Mrs. Dr. Page\"; news about members of the family. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChair for Bell; General Washington's birthday cake; Anne Eliza's childhood fondness for Washington; Isabella's attendance at the Centennial Ball; news about various friends; outbreak of scarlet fever. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePleasure of May Parker's company; Mr. parker's desire that his daughter be like Isabella Harrison; \"ball to be given by Commder Patterson\"; box recieved from Anne Eliza; motherly concern for Isabella's well being; \"visit from Mrs. Judge Tucker\"; letter from the Lawrences via Mr.s Lewis. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVirginia's case of scarlet fever; instructions as to how Isabella handled Virginia's illness 'in case Anne Eliza should have it\" at Brandon; Mary's attendance at the ball; Siamese twins as \"a great curiosity\"; bills to be paid; love to all. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVirginia's recovery from a case of scarlet fever; Isabella Ritchies's great desire to have her daughter visit home; worth of a buttermilk diet; health of Mrs. Page and L. Munford.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Ritchie's return to Richmond; shopping done for Isabella and expenses incurred; Mary Newton's health; news about various friends; enclosed also is a note to Isabella from her father. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInclement weather preventing Mrs. Ritchies visit to Brandon; desire to see Mrs. Taylor; Mr. Nicholas interest in Evelyn; money recieved from Richard Randolph; letter from William while in Rome; family news; threat to knock General Boyd down with a chair; love to all. 3 pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Ritchie's desire to accompany Mr. harrison; Mention of Mr. Carter; \"spool silk' purchased at Nielsons; apologies for spools sent to Mrs. Powell; primrose flowers selected by Thomas Ritchie; musical party in the parlour; \"horrid reports about Ann Coles' and her father's investigation in Richmond. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDinner of cod; tea with the Brockenbroughs; evening with Judge Tucker, Brook, and Mr. Nicholas; news about numerous friends. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEvelyn's departure to petersburg and the Ritchie's feeling she was not completely satisfied with her visit; purchase of an expensive dress; pencilled sketch of a \"gold hand\"; description of Abraham and Sally's wedding; sad death of Anne May; Thomas Ritchie's belief that \"there is a reaction rising in Virginia\"; desire to have Isabella visit Richmond. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMary's Child ill with the thrash; visit from Uncle Carter; no rasberries to preserve; love to those at Brandon. 2 pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcern for Isabella Harrison's health; desire to have Isabella come to Richmond; present of earrings to Mary; dresses sent to Mrs. Ritchie by Mrs. Andrew. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMention of Governor  Barbour; visit from Dr. Nelson; health of Margaret  Virginia; Isabella's poor health during her pregnancy  her \"course of starvation\"; \"despatches from Great Britian...[and] hoped of an amicable ajustment; letters from William; Margaret's music lesson with Daniel; News about numerous friends. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSelection of carpets for Isabella H.; mention of Capt. Bigger; decription of the carpets; party at Dr. Watson's  comment on teh elaborate turbans worn at the party; \"three Pyramids\" at Mr. McFarland's \"brilliant party'; news about numerous friends. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"A most cruel disappointment\" that Isabella H. did not come to Richmond; Carter Gwathney's engagement; mention of other expected marriages; \" Mr. Pendicuris [?]  last lecture\": \"The Whig abuses Mr. Nicholas\"; health of Judge Parker. 3 pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Johnson's fears for her son William; Anne Eliza's letters; paintings done by Mr. Mayor [?] and W. Robertson; description of a picture that Isabella Ritchie found pleasing; shoes for Isabella Harrison; mention of numerous friends; mr. West's portrait of Charlotte Carter; Mr. Leigh's recovery at Fauquier Springs. 4 pp ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMeetings with Mr. [William James] Hubert [Hubard] to discuss painting a miniature; mention of Mr. Byrd; reports about disease in the city; family news. 2 pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEvening spent with Miss Ford; George Taylor's peculiar behavior; success of the Ritchie's party and compliments about the good food; Mr. Hubard's painting; death of James Lyons and Anne Gwathney. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnxiety about the health of the children at Brandon; Margaret's extended visit in Petersburg; payment of a debt at the Farmers Bank; news about numerous friends; Hancoke Chevallin [?] taken prisoner by the Mexicans\". 3 pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Ritchie's health; sermon at St. James; desire to recieve God's mercy and inspiration; purchase of a new servant, Henry; talents possessed by Henry; visit with President Polk's brother; Thomas Ritchie's Illness due to a large \"dose of salts'; news about numerous friends. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHealth of Mrs. Mayo and Mary Jane Fulton; mention of Gansevoort Melville, Judge Sutherland,  Mr. Davenac [?]; \"letters of recomendation from Mr. Van Buren\"; post office matter involving Mr. Roane  William Ritchie; news about various friends. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBirth of the Harrison's son and Mrs. Ritchie's responce to the good news. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCharlotte as \"a legal witness\"; mention of Mr. Gooch; purchase of the Mills in Warwick; bill for a cap and bonnet; comment on Thomas Ritchie's \"crisis' and receipt of money through the mail; social engagements in Richmond; note from Mr. Carter \"full of reflection upon the uncertainty of life\"; whooping cough in town. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBreakfast with Betsy Coles; Mrs. Ritchie's displeasure with her dressmaker; \"grand dinner at Judge Nicholas'\" complete with Charlotte Russe and orange ice; mention of Mrs. Gilmer, Dr. Norton, Judge Barlow  many others; dinner party given by the Ritchies; family news. 4 pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Ritchie's good health; \"anti-Union\" feeling among Ritchie's friends; Mrs. Ritchie's desire to have the \"brioche cover'; good will to the Prussian painter; flowers in bloom; recipe for bread. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApproaching death of Mary [Ritchie Green?]; visit from Mrs. Mayo; Mrs. Byrd's improved health; Thomas Ritchie declining \"the honour of Governor\"; vote of a majority of stockholders' at the springs; mention of Dr. Clarke, James Ellis, Dr. Haxale; marriage of Mrs. Moncure to William Selden; death of Dr. Berkeley; Anne Eliza's cold; love to members of the family. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJenny's health; Mary's visit in Fredericksburg with the Batons; thanks to Mr. Harrison for his letter. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePurchases made for Isabella by her mother; visitors anticipated at Brandon; dinner party which included a number of married ladies; \"going to see the Fire King\"; family news. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnema for Margaret Harrison; basket at Zimmerman's; Judge Mason's insistence that Mrs. Ritchie stay with his family on her next visit; note from Emily Rutherfoord to William; carriage accident; candidates for a judgeship; \"personal interview with Admiral Reeside\"; evening at the National Hall-\"no longer Theatre\"; aprons at the Fair. 8 pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas Ritchie's suggestion that Mrs. Nicholas and friends be invited to brandon; Mrs. Spear's compliments about the Harrisons; strawberries for dinner; comment on the apricot trees. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnne Eliza's decision to go to Brandon; Hellibone as a medicine \"quite dangerous for married ladies\"; two suicide attempts; Mrs. Gooch's health. Included also is a letter Mary Ritchie to Isabella re Mary's departure from the Harrisons and scial events at home. 3 PP. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReason why Isabella would prefer that william did not pursue his somewhat serious intentions in regard to a young lady [most likely Anna Cora Ogden Mowatt]; Isabella's health; seals on a Valentine; note that the letter is \"Perhaps too strong.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArrival of a check; billiards as a new \"passion\" for the family; changes in Brandon under George; motherly concern for George; Jeannie McBlair's musical talents; a suprise party at Mr. Freelands; news about various friends and relatives; items Isabella would like purchased. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003erequest for \"Orne Bails\" from Fannie Allen; concern for George; cold weather; desire that Charlotte attend the Inauguration; thoughts about George Byrd; care of some geraniums; visit with the Claremonts and the Canadians; news about various friends. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArrival of Mr. Cross and a box of peas from Ashburgton; possible visit of Mr. McLean and Mr. Ben Williams with the Gittlngs; health of some friends; \"walk in the beautiful grounds of Mr. William Caldwells\"; visit to a graveyard; incidence of yellow fever. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMargaret Stone's health; arrival at the Washington Depot; fulfillment of a promise; friends and family in Washington; purchase of books at an auction; Isabella's concern for Margaret's seemingly \"hopeless' case; presents recieved by Anne Eliza; \"beautiful speciments of Japanese ingenuity\" at the President's; desire to recieve some money rather than have it invested. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Murdaugh as \"the Pastor of the Lower Church\"; text of Mr. Murdaugh's sermon; Isabella's walk along the river; border around the afghan; visit by George to the Gittings; Margaret's health; red birds in a cage; Dr. Robert's trips to Claremont and his concern over an ice bound vessel. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"statement of the money [Mr. Gittings] paid Isabella last summer and autumn\"; present from Cora of one of her books; Cora's \"baby Ball--to the children\"; news about various friends and relatives; desire that Charlotte write more frequently. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks for letter recieved; money in bank; winter weather around Brandon; loss of Robert's and Bella's boats in the river ice; effect of the weather on plants in the greenhouse; health of one of Bella's carriage horses; presents from George Ritchie; Isabella's wish that George would be sent \"in a good Vessel to the Mediterranean\" 4 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDress made by Miss Vernon; account of Cora's \"baby ball\"; sleigh ride; comment on Cora's book; request that Mrs. McComas make Isabella \"a body of Bombadine\"; purchase of other sewing items. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePurchase of coarse worsted to finish an afghan; Isabella Harrison's relectance to visit the Gittings before they come to Brandon. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChecks to be deposited in Isabella's account at the Cheasepeake Bank; items required for sewing a dress fir Bettie Heath; Mr. Wilson's party; news about members of the family; \"Mr. McKims failure\". 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExchange of material; news about several friends; church services performed by Mr. Murdaugh; broken wharf; visit to Claremont. 2 pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Beautiful and tranquil\" surroundings at Brandon; Mr. Murdaugh's sermon at Cabin Point Church; renovation of Brandon Church; writing desk [for Mr. Murdaugh possibly]; trip to Washington via Richmond; dress for Evelyn Walker; mailing the letter. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Gittings' health; pleasure from being in Richmond with William Ritchie; dislike for a servant [?]; Beverly and family efforts to have him shipped out of Capt. Davis' boat; \"impatience to get off to the Springs\"; purchase of books by Shakespeare for William; check to pay Mrs. McComas. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpected arrival of guests from Richmond; inclement weather; news about various friends; \"lessons in the culinary art\"; decorations for the church; Mr. Murdaugh's writing desk; caps from Mrs. Irving. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Murdaugh's desk; sad condition of the Rectory; Mr. Harrison's atttempts to find \" a water or hydraulic\" bed for his wife; cold weather and bad roads; Nellie's wedding; love to friends and family; death of the McKim's child. 6 pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescription of a passenger next to Isabella on a train; discussion of fashions in a book; reaction of the passenger to some flowers; \"panic about the scarlet fever\"; dressmaking instructions to Mrs. McComas. 4 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStockings purchased for a trip to Canada; blossoming of flowers; \"a perfect passion for a real diamond ring\"; gift to Mrs. Willis Bocock; request for violent vases; pastel by artist Guillaume of a Harrison picture.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTowels recieved from Charlotte; attempts to find a ring; visit from Miss Abby  Rose; Mr. harrison's attachment to Ellen; improvements made at Brandon; desire to procure a blackberry vine and a cutting from a \"Holy Ghost\" plant. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Ritchie's desire to obtain \"an exact statement of his finances\"; visitors expected soon at Brandon; planting \"Ivy around the old Colonial Ruins at Jamestown\"; Charlotte's poor health; mention of Isabella's \"grand Nephew Lietenant Lee\" as a \"great acquisition to our family\"; condition of the wheat and corn crops. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Thick solid shoes\" expected from Watkins; orders for George Ritchie to depart for Panama with the Navy; Margaret's health; mention of Mr. Millson and White Sulphur Springs; \"Dr. Buchlus opinion of Dear 'Sister Pollie'\". 4 pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCapt. Reno to Utah; mention of numerous friends; Mr. Radzimiskis' [?] blistered throat; walk with Mr. Carr; desire to have the Gittings travel to the Springs. 4 pp. incomplete. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks for a Christmas present; death of Mary's baby; details about the funeral; mention of Capt. Reno; Christmas company with the Ritchies; decorations on the tree; distribution of the presents to everyone including the servants. 4 pp. incomplete. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCharlotte's improved health; family news; marriage of Minny Hunt; expected visit with Counsin Mary; Addie L. as a new church member; problem with Margaret's servant. 4 pp. incomplete. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHealth of a number of people; presents fo L. Nicholas  John Koim, the florist; Wiliam's letter upsetting to Mrs. Ritchie; contrast of \"the Hill' to Ashburton; visit with Dr. Hale; love to members of the family; Mrs. Ritchie's finances. 4 pp. Al.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCharlotte's health; Isabella's suggestion that Charlotte wear flannel to protect her body in winter; news about Mr. Wyman; purchase of a desk; desire to find a wife for George Marne [?]. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCheck to Charlotte. Charlotte's improved health; Belle's interest in a school; visitors at Brandon; love to Mr. Gittings. Enclosed also is a letter to Charlotte from Annie Ritchie Cross re Isabella Ritchie's good health; check for payment of some caps; comment on Charlotte's health; harvest at Brandon; news about various friends. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHoped for arrival of Thomas Ritchie; exchange of some earrings; Mr. Drew to Cabin Point; comment on William Ritchie's fiancee, news about numerous friends. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters recieved from Charlotte Wickham and Belle Harrison; caps to be taken to Baltimore; use of some velvet material; ride to Dr. Osborne's with Belle; invitation to Henry Wise to preach. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJeannie in Richmond with her friend Susan; check for Christmas gifts for the servants; visit of Charlotte Lee while her husband is busy at the White House; Bell's efforts to get the churches ready for Christmas; Mr. Wise for President; news about numerous friends. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescription of something fragrant that Isabella makes; meeting Mr. Murdaugh in Richmond; mention of Mrs. Lear; letter to Bessie; Mr. Gittings' sudden Illness. 4 pp. incomplete. AL\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDesire to have Anne come to White Sulpher; compliemtns about some slippers; Mrs. Theodore Lee's fancy ball; mention of numerous people; sermon from Joseph Willmer; inquiry about a ring Mrs. Ritchie ordered; writing lessons for Mrs. Ritchie. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoney to Charlotte; appointment of a trustee; Mr. Cross' helpful administrations; Isabella Harrison's health; under sleeves knit by the McKims. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlans to see Margaret; Jennie \"being bent of deeds of good intent\"; attempts to improve the church rectory; mention of the Murdaughs; health of William Kent [?]; Dr. Osborne's prediction about Mrs. William Harrison's chances of living \"till warm weather\"; desire to have a cap made; love to members of the family. 4 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBoxes left at home of William Ritchie; marriage of Mr. Whiting's brother; arrival of a trunk; Isabella's check; variety of expensive purchases; note to Margaret from one of her sisters. 4 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Cause of anger...against vile yankees\"; reference to Queen Elizabeth; news about John Willcox's family; blossoms from the magnolia trees: \"makee haste abd drub the Yankees\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBelle Harrison's decision \"to let no one open the mail again but herself\"; \"stunning effect of the great victory of Sunday last\" [1st Bull Run]; events that Isabella wished could take place after such a victory; Mr. Hammond's recovery from the measles. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBelle and Jeannie \"revising the Signals\"; flag of truce and note from Ben; William Ritchie's poor health; watermellon from Mr. Murdaugh; expected \"seventeen thousand bushel wheat\"; mention of numerous friends and relatives. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMs Poem. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHealth of one attended by Dr. Stone; visit to Brandon by Mr. Gittings; letters recieved; \"Box of French and German wines\"; love to various friends; enjoyment of an afternoon boat ride. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSympathy expressed to the Ritchie family by the Royal Arch, Chapter No. 3 on the death of Thomas Ritchie Jr. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCondolences on the death of Thomas Ritchie. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThank yous given for all the Christmas presents recieved; Isabella's concern over George Ritchie's naval career and general well being; desire that George be ordered to the Mediterranean; sleigh ride in the snow; loss of Robert's and Bella's boats; care for a man whose leg was amputated; comments on Cora Ritchie's book; recipes for \"Uncle Tommy's bread cakes\" and \"snow bread\"; news about friends. 10 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCao for Mrs. Nicholas; mention of numerous friends; special dinner for \"the celebrated Mr. Crawford\"; \"delightful evening...at the Governors\". 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of Rev. Mr. Chrisholm; Mrs. Ritchie's feeling that \"it is immoral for the very poor people to marry\"; family news; Anne's health; present romances; purchase of a puppy for the Orgains; mention of several friends. 4 pp. incomplete. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIsabella's finances; payment of debts; Jeeannie's desire to stay at Brandon; visit with Murdaugh family; mention of a number of friends; book given the Ritchies as a Christmas present. 4 pp. incomplete. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news; purchase of a wax doll; mention of \"green backs\"; Christmas greeting; Major lewis' marriage; Ellen's new son, Jefferson Randolf. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVisit to the White House; mention of Lincoln; reference to fighting in South Carolina; visit from Washington Gwathney; \"subject of the lace shawl \"; bills to be paid. 4 pp. incomplete. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNew dress selected by Mrs. Snooks; pattern desired for \"Trooper drawers\"; pretty braid for Mrs. Snead. 1 p. incomplete. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDesire to have information about the Ritchie family in Richmond. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChiefly letters to parents, brothers, and sisters, children, and miscellaneous letters to George and Isabella Ritchie Harrison including several to thier daughter Belle Harrison.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHealth of Anne Eliza; Isabella's attack of dyspepsia; Jenny as a \"happy and good\" child; King's Mill plantation near Williamsburg; letter from Mr. Rives; greetings to members of the family. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGuests presently at Brandon; congregation at church and an Easter sermon; marriage of Mrs. Orgain's housekeeper to Mr. Edloe's overseer; presents desired for Belle's birthday; lengthy list of items that Isabella would like Anne E. to purchase for Brandon. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks for \"kindness to George\"; Mother's health and suggestion that she brought to Brandon; mention of numerous visitors at Brandon; mention of a lecture by [Charles?] Minnigerode; greetings to the family. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThank you for letters; trip to Richmond; return home of isabella's daughter; \"Ole Bull's concert in Richmond\"; rearranging portraits in the parlour; news about family members and friends; request that George have mrs. Lowe make \"2 other white cords and tassels\"; motherly advice to George to \"ever aim at excellence in all things...\" 4 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlans to meet each other in Washington; Marriage of Uncle William; relatives visiting Brandon; commencement of the Harvest at the Rowe. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDisappointment that Mrs. Ritchie did not travel to Capon Springs; willingness of Mr. Cross to leave Capon Springs; travel schedule; weather in the mountains; mention of a number of visitors at the Springs; games the young people amuse themselves with; family news. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCircumstances under which Belle wrote her last letter to George; task of playing the piano; apples in the parlor; visits from Mr. Byrd and William Cross; Including letter to George from Isabella H. Harrison re motherly hopes for her son and news concerning friends and relatives. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eServant for George at school; weather and navigation on the river; business of UNcle George in Petersburg; Isabella's boat; motherly advice to George \"to bear what is unavoidable quietly\". 4 pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnjoyment of a visit with Charlotte despite Isabella's eye trouble; party at Mary Millson's; health of Mrs. Ritchie; selection of graveside monuments for Tom Ritchie, Jr. and his Father; love to the family. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFine health of their mother; visitors presently at Brandon; improvement in Polly's condition; chairs presented by William to the Church; Isabella's knitting; plant of white jessamine for Charlotte. 4 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGittings' inability to visit Brandon; John's health; Harrison's stay in the mountains; draught and its effect on the corn crop; pencilled notes on one page in another hand-possibly a grocery list. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTravel schedule to Lower Brandon; request that rooms be prepared for the visit; mention of companionship of Ilsie Heileman; family news. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMeeting with Robert Walker and Peter V. Daniel; Belle's missing baggage; effort to locate William; \"cordial reception\" by Sallie Harrison; [Charles?] Minniegerode's success as a minister; George Byrd at Cousin Maria's; George at the University; mention of various other friends and relatives. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIsabella's reduced expenditures resulting from the failure of the corn crop; slection of a wedding present for Isabella's nephew, George H. Byrd; health of \"sister Polly\" at Upper Brandon; Isabella's bad cough; visit of Englishman, Mr. Dunlop; cold weather with ice on the river; \"the double Wickham wedding\". 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Drive to Brandon Church to hear Mr. Murdaugh\"; Dr. Osborne to Berkeley; \"rheumatic affection\" in Isabella's shoulder; health of \"sister Polly\"; number of visits made between Cabin Point and Montpelier; loss of some articles for Mrs. Murdaugh; \"Mary Millson's distress about her disgraced maid\". 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIsabella's pleasure on recieving her mother's letter; mention of Adeline Mayo and Joesphine Gracie; George's friendship with Mr. Gracie; health of \"Sister Polly\"; marriage of Dr. Osborne; condition of the Rectory; absense of Dr. Robert; visit of Mr. and Mrs. Davis; love to members of the family; celebration of Jamestown. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIsabella's trip to Richmond; Cellie's health; drying Mr. Murdaugh's rain soaked furniture; visit from Fanny Allen and the Simpsons; an \"occurence so sad and so mortifying\"; \"46 candidates for Confirmation\" in Richmond; George's orders to sail on the Saratoga; marriage  of Cellie's brother; wedding reception for Dr. Osborne and his new bride. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConvulsions suffered by \"Sister Polly\"; dresses for Belle; Mr. Mann's music; visits from John Lay, Jonathon Smith, Leonidas, the Murdaughs, and the McCandlishs. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePleasure derived by the Gittings' visit to Brandon; desire that Mr. Gittings allow Charlotte to have her portrait done by an artist, Mr. Guillaume, at Brandon in May. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrip to Richmond; \"Mr. Everett's Lecture on Washington\"; Belle's portrait; Anne Eliza's May visit to Brandon; Mr. Guillaume's apparent need of work; extension of Belle's stay with Gittings in Baltimore; death of Mr. taylor, the sexton; purchse of cologne in Washington. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVisit of Mr. and Mrs. Simpson and Dr. Ben Harrison and bride; Polly's health; request for several household items ; frame for a \"piece of worsted work\"; purchase of tea tables; George's and Belle's visit to the Gittings in Baltimore; portraits by Mr. Guillaume. 4 pp. AlS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBarrel of broken china for Charlotte's \"Tinker\" to mend; Margaret's accident at Upper Brandon; poor health of Mrs. Thomas Ritchie; news about various friends; rustic furniture; return of Dr. Robert from Claremont; love to members of the family; Mr. Guillaume's proposed portrait of Mrs. Thomas Ritchie in November. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJennie's visit to Imo[gene] Lyons in Richmond; Jennie's \"affair du cour\"; company at Brandon; George Harrison as a \"corporal of a Troop of Horse\"; unfavorable weather and threat of worms for the crops; Belle's coming of age and management of \"her own financies\"; trip to Dr. Robert's farm, Indiana fields on the York River; family news. 4 pp. incomplete. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJennie's company on a trip to Richmond; health of Mrs. Thomas Ritchie; visits with Mrs. Turnbull, Major Lee, Mrs. John Tabb; Annie's baby; \"distress of the Gittings' family\"; mention of Mrs. McBlair, Mrs. Col. Harris, Mr. Richard Randolph, Captain Williams, Wainwright Heileman, Margaret Stewart. 6 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNostalgic sentiments about past Christmases and family reunions; Jennie Calwell's cold; Christmas guests at Brandon; decorations in the churches; news about various friends; foods on hand over the holidays. 8 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnexpected visit of Robert Page who is \"doctoring the Wounded Yankees in Richmond\"; beating given John McKim; Randolph Harrison at the battle of Stone Bridge; \"address of Johnston and Beauregard to our soldiers\"; expected attack on Newport News; mention of General Magruder; Ben's promotion to Quarter Master; shirts for George. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShipments of hay; Reuben and a promisory note; purchase of bacon; \"Barrel of sugar for the sick\"; news about friends and family; check for Mr. Murdaugh; presents of sturgeon and a muskmelon. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVariety of Visitors at Brandon; mention of the Battle of Bethel; death of Carter Harrison at Bull Run; plundering of provisions at Ampthill; report that George is \"a noble fellow\"; purchase of \"200 Horses for the Army\". 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"The Smithfield disaster\"; condition of the Confederate army; \"last acts [of Congress] with regard to currency and the Army\"; selling of some bonds; \"procuring corn and forage in Charlotte\"; George's Harrison position at dublin; mention of General Breckinridge; disposal of the servants; pencilled notes in another's hand. 4 pp. incomplete. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of Anne Eliza; mention of Dr. Chatard, Bishop Johns, Mary Hagner's husband [Mr. Nelson]; preservation of the body; search for Mr. Cross; questions about Brandon; supplies of coffee, suger, and bacon; \"difficulty in getting white seed wheat\"; harships face by many Southern friends during the war; opening of a Commission House in New York by George Byrd and Mr. Gregg. 8 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDisposition of \"the Washington House\"; Mr. Welles' desires about renting terms; financial considerations if the house is sold; Belle's delayed return from the mountains; check to George Harrison; \"time for putting in a crop\"; news of family and friends; government compensation to Southerners for thier servants; copy of two letters enclosed-\"Mr. Cross to the Doctor\" and \"Mr. Cross to Wm. Stone\" 6 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"General Lee's war hat\"; news about various friends; General Graham's expedtion to Brandon; meeting between Shirley  Randolph Harrison  a Nothern woman who had some pieces of music from Brandon; Negroes \"at N. Wales and Broadneck who desire to retain the land\"; possibility of returning to Brandon; enclosed is a copy of a letter from S.A. Dulton from Ashford, Conn., re a family Bible. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence from Mr. Cross; need for sister Margaret \"to see Mr. Chew about Mr. Mason's property\"; visit of Randolph and Shirley Harrison; goods stolen from Brandon during the war; Mr. Dulton's return of a family Bible; plants and flowers at Brandon; Negroes at North Wales and Broadneck who \"wish to occupy the soil\"; mention of the Freedmen's Bureau; possble sale of Westover. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Corcoran's offers of fincancial assistance; possible loan of $3000; Mr. Chew's efforts on behalf of the Masons; George's Harrison receipt of Mr. William Harrison's cows. Mention of the late resident of Dr. Brockenbrough's house [Jefferson Davis]. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDisappointment in not receiving news of Belle and her brother; visit with Mr. Reed, the new  Pastor; George's health; profit realized from \"two fruit vessels\"; news of other friends and family members. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePleausres of the Baths for Belle; weather; trip to Richmond and then home; apologies for such a hasty letter. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRobert's trip to Richmond; Mann Page's letter about the weather around Brandon; family news. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVisit with Margaret; letter to Mann Page about the weather; Charlotte's flattering letter. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNews from Brandon; Isabella's stay with Margaret; Mrs. Thomas Ritchie's will; hope that the weather is not to coold; family news; Mr. Corcoran's departure for Europe; love to Mann [Page] and all the servants and neighbors. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIsabella's health; arrival of company to Brandon; \"gathering flowers for Hollywood\"; family news; vegetables and fruits on hand as well as ice. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Excrutiating rheumatism\" afflicting Carter; desire that Isabella visit Broad neck; self portrait as \"a poor, gloomy forlorn long beardef, horrid wretch, wrapped in flannel  pepper Rum\"; favor of having several shirts made for Carter's son, Charles. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProposed visit to Brandon in May; Charlotte's company as \"a source of great comfort\"; letters to Isabella Ritchie requesting news about the Harrisons; Isabella Harrison's poor health and Carter's suggestion that she make a trip to the Hot Springs. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInefficency of the \"Jackson post offices\"; Charlotte's health; end of the harvest and expected good prices for the crop; pleasure of staying at Brandon; desire that a mutual friend no longer deprive himself \"of that first, greatest sweetest  most indispensable of blessings, a wife\"; love to members of the family. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReference to a precious stone found by Coles at Brandon; jeweled setting made for the gem and its presentation to Isabella. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Subject of a warrant for William E. Hopkins\" apology for such a long delay in answering George's letter; little possibility that a midshipmen's position would be available for Mr. Hopkins; desire to visit Brandon again. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppraisal of the estate of George E. Harrison and lands in Prince George County. 1 p. Ms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChange of plans in regard to a visit to Brandon; payment of \"one or two very small neighborhood debts\" $15 to aunt Abby; death of Julia; work to be done by some carpenters; love to members of the family; news of Robert Walker's journey to Salt River. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePain suffered by Taylor and his continued state of poor health; disregard given to physician's advice; tournament in front of Taylor's house and a description of the events and crowd; fancy ball and the loss of a borrowed jewel; love to members of the family. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnticipation of Belle's visit to Spring Garden; Taylor's \"very gentle health\"; family news; need \"to convince the people of the greater security of small and short credits, and cash dealings\"; efforts to locate Tom in Petersburg; love to members of the family. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLyons' regrets that he cannot accept the harrison's invitation to join them for a Christmas dinner. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSafe arrival in Philadelphia; expression of \"heartfelt thanks\" for the hospitality recieved at Brandon; interest in Thomas Ritchie's health; appretiation of Jenny's flowers; love to everyone at Brandon. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt of a pitcher by Isabella; invitation to visit Brandon; death of Captain Mallory; best wishes to Anne Eliza; Robert Ritchie's decision to settle near Brandon; health of Isabella Ritchie; Mrs. Parker to Washington for the winter. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresent of \"a pair of Cuff Pins\" from Belle to her mother. 1 p. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation for Isabella and her daughter to stay with the Rutherfoords during the convention in Richmond. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInedible figs that arrived from Richmond; problems encountered by Mr. Volmar over covering a chair; Robert Ritchie's health; included are some pencil sketches and notes on the envelope. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt of a box at the Adams Express office; spectacles to be mailed; landing of Bella's furniture at the wharf; \"outrage of \"the Harper's Ferry affair\" arrest of Capt. Cooke at Carlisle; belief that \"the whole party...ought to be executed whether insane or not\"; George Harrison's new carriage. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMaterial used by Mr. Vollmar to cover Isabell's furniture; shipping arrangements for the furniture; purchase of a piano; love to members of the family. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArrival in Richmond and meeting with George's sister; \"trip to Christiansburg after army horses\"; mention of Bull Run; Yankee prisoners in the hospital; health of Sister Annie; news about various friends; included also is a letter undated from Isabella H. Harrison to George Harrison re statement from Mr. Cross; Sale of wheat; material for the servants' clothing. 8 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnticipation of letters in the mail; reference to a mutual friend Rich. S. Scriveller; dinner \"with Lady Ward, mother of the Earl of Dudley\"; ride on an \"English Cavalry Charger\"; discussion of the British politics; request for a photograph; wedding in Paris. 8 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCheck recieved from Isabella; bill from Forbes; mention of kindnesses done by Isabella; successful reception for 400-500 persons. Included also is a letter 27 November 1865, Isabella H. Harrison, Washington, to Doctor [Robert R. Ritchie], Brandon Re; total amount required for repairs; purchase of cows; advertisement for servants; Belle to the dentist; news about two marriages; hiring of white laborers. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e49 verses composed by Pinkney about Brandon. 14 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDetails of Laulie Eustis' death; grief og J.W. Corcoran; Perkins' vacation to Switzerland and Germany; description of the Perkins' life in Paris;\"no intercourse between the Northern  Southern people\" in Paris; news concerning a number of common acquaintances. 8 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnnouncement of Shenstone's engagement to August Emma Grace Knapp of the Brownrigg family. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to attend the annual picnic of \"the Sunday School at Brandon Church\". 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eappreciation of news from Brandon; \"bringing the representatives of the Lafayette family to the Yorktown Celebration in the Trenton\"; invitation to Belle to visit the \"Trenton\" when it docks at Hampton Roads; \"certain degree of regret\" felt upon leaving Europe; description of the Charms of Nice; places visited along the Mediterranean--Touion, Marseilles, Genoa, Elba, Corsica, Straights of Messina, etc. 8 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eParker's thanks to Page for some service rendered; charges for hauling a boat. Included also is a letter 25 Aug, 1881 from Isabella H. H[arrison, Washington, to [Belle R. Harrison], [New York]. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotograph given to \"Mr. Laughlin's friends at Brandon\"; description of the photograph; mention of the \"many kindnesses...shown to my son's friends\". 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Easter greetings...to...dear friends at Brandon\"; present of bookmarks to thank for a box of ivy sent by Mr. Jefferson Harrison. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReminescennces about Belle and her mother; pleasent company at Massanitto last summer; desire to hear from and about the Harrison family; questions about Harrison genealogy; possible descent of Benjamin Harrison from \"john Harrison adjutant General of Cromwelles army\". 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReferences to Isabella Ritchie Harrison. Ms. Poem. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to Sheppard \"to come to Brandon and make a copy of the portrait of Colonel Byrd\"; Sheppard's \"duties as a teacher at the Mechanics Institute\" in Richmond; desire to have certain measurements of the portrait noted on a piece of transparent paper; difficulties encountered in making a full length portrait of Byrd from Belle's picture; sketch of Byrd included in the letter. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBlessings to the Harrisons for thier remembrance of French at Easter; French's health and celebration of his 75th birthday; love to everyone at Brandon. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePictures from Mary's \"dear Brandon friends\"; brief visit in Philadelphia before returning to the Pacific Coast; \"heartfelt thanks\" to Miss Ritchie and Mrs. Isabella Harrison. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInquiry about Isabella Harrison's health; Charles' suffering due to \"consumption of the jaw\"; \"idea of putting the Cabin Point organ in the Claremont Church\"; offer to acquire an organ or piano for the new school house; anticipation of \"a weeks shooting in January down on the James River\". 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStraw hat for Belle; Mrs. Ritchie to Washington; Lizzie Nicholas in Philadelphia; mention of Sally Harrison and her departure from Tree Hill. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSolicitation of aid for a church in Petersburg. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewsabout the seriousness of Anne Eliza's poor health; suggestion that someone from the family  take a trip to Winchester to see Anne; mention of Ben Harrison, Mrs. Nicholas, Miss Greenhow, and Mr. Cole. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpirits of turpentine as a beneficial treatment of scarlet fever; attempt to see Mary Millson; description of Dr. Andrews and his diagnosis of Charlotte's health; mention of \"the splendid ship the Pennsylvanian\"; Judge Tucker of Williamsburg as a fellow passenger; love to members of the family. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHealth of Custis; mention of Belle White; \"nice things for the invalid\"; Mrs. Cocke's health; visit with Capt. Edmund; \"love to Ole Miss  you  Belle\" 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePurchase of corn around Halifax; impressment of food \"for families of the soldiers\"; destruction of property at Brandon. Included also is an incomplete letter undated from [?] to Belle re death of a child; lack of surplus corn to share. L. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo of which are very similar. 7 pp. Ms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReturn of Robert Ritchie's Bible which Dulton took from Brandon when the Harrison's home was burned during the Civil War. Included also is a copy of a letter from W.B.B. Cross, Boston, to Captain [?], 29 Oct. [?]. Re; sale of the house on the square. 1 p. Cy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to the Harrison family, Isabella Ritchie, Virginia Ritchie, and Mr. Drew to visit the Wyman's in Baltimore. 8 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters by Margaret Ritchie Stone to her mother, brothers, and sisters, 1829-1873  undated and miscellaneous letters to MRS and manuscripts, including a poem about Brandon by MRS and a diary kept while on a visit to Brandon by MRS's daughter, 1871.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCousin Betsey's improved health; love for William; death of Sarah Aylett's brother; toys purchased at the Fair. Included also is a letter 3 Feb. 1829, Robert Ritchie to Isabella, re brother George's misfortune; death of Betsey Kaye and Samuel Myers; hope that Isabella will visit soon. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrip to Washingon of thier parents and sister Mary; illness of Daniel Triplett at the University; news about Uncle Parker; purchase of \"a handsome head-dress and bonnet\"; Dr. nelson's retirement; Dr. Starke's wedding; love from the family. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMotherly description of a child; Isabella's health; letter from sister Mary; Watson's visit to Monticello; other general news of friends and family. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMargaret's \"shopping expedition\"; difficulty in purchasing desired items; account of goods bought for Isabella; love to members of the family. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to Mrs. Cabell; reason for Cousin William's visit; mention of Mrs. Moncure Robinson; way various evenings were spent; invitation to a musical party. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApologies for lack of correspondence; strict surroundings at Margaret's school; Christmas preparations at Brandon; love to various friends and relatives; French as the required language throughout the day; mention of numerous people. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDetails of Margaret's journey; effect of seeing so many crippled people at Hot Springs; reaction to the water and baths at Hot Springs; love to members of the family. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDetailed description of Margaret's new home and the furniture in it; quality of the servants; Margaret's feelings about being away from her home and family; love to members of the family. 5 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks for the purchase of a Christmas present for Anna Miller; gift of an ale mug for Dr. Stone; Christmas tree expected by the family; invitation to Charlotte to spend the holidays in Washington; news about members of the family; note included from Anne Eliza to Charlotte about the Christmas holidays and the desire to see each other.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ehealth of Thomas Ritchie; desire to acquire a one horse carriage for TR; attempt to purchase one thru Radznimski; request that Bella loan her carriage. 4 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMargaret's outings over the past three weeks; thank yous for letters recieved; Cora Semmes [?] wedding; selection of a bridal present; description of a pair of vases; details of Cora's wedding and the Catholic service; news about friends and family. 6 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeparture of Aunt Dolly; trip to Ashburton; invitation from Charlotte; productions by \"Strahosh' opera troubles\"; Charlotte Henderson's wedding; death of Richard Randolph; Isabella's eye trouble; Isabella Ritchie's \"lengthy description of Niagara\"4 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of Maria Wright; care of Margaret's children; need for more servants; Robert at Hot Springs; news about friends and family; death of Dr. Canston; Cora in Boston; \"Ellen Key's book 'Bread for my children'\"; 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChristening of Margaret's baby; preparations \"to sumon the members of the family to Church\"; the baby's wardrobe; Margaret's desire that the baby go to Charlotte if anything should happen to her. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGreetings for the new year; thanks for the children's Christmas presents; reception of holiday visitors; comment on the lovely dressed and jewelry worn by some ladies; request that Charlotte be godmother to Margaret's son; death of Randall Heymen; greetings to friends and relatives. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReturn from Brandon with several members of the family; christening of Margaret's son; congradulations to Mrs. Williams; poor health of Isabella Ritchie; note included from Anne Elize to Charlotte. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCharlotte's poor health and need to be treated in New York by Dr. Sims; Jenny's desire to accompany Charlotte to New York; \"death of Mary Frances little Bessie, who died with scarlett fever\"; nurse for Mr. Wards children; entertainment in Baltimore while visiting the Gittings; mention of numerous friends; description of an elaborate wedding. 6 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePurchases for Mrs. Ritchie and thier shipment to her in a trunk; delight of eating current jelly with mutton; materials for dresses and bonnets; health of the Stone family; news about friends and relatives; box of dry goods sent to Richmond. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArrangements for a visit of a friend with Charlotte's family; no news from Brandon; printed accounts of the war; early baloon ascention near Washington; mention of Butler and Beauregard; death of Mr. McLean. 4 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"the bustle of rolling waggons and passing soldiery\"; \"anticipation attack upon Alexandria\"; mention of General Beauregard; Dr. Stone's attendance to wounded soldiers; \"feeling of emnity to all Southerners\"; Margaret's cautiousness about expressing her true feelings about the war; William Ritchie's return to Richmond while Cora remained in Paris; friends killed in battle; \"talk of confiscating property\"; destructiion of Richmond's elite black horse company. 8 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVisit with Virginia Smith; death of Mrs. Crome[?]; bowl of dahlias; concern for \"poor Erskine\" and willingness to write his mother; \"grand display of military\" and comments by \"foreigners attached to the staff\"; dinner with a cavaltry officer; \"female spies in Balt as well as in Washington\"; sale of some beautiful lace; \"no fear of war in our midst\"; marriage of Cynthia Tucker to Dr. Coleman of Williamsburg. 4pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDirections about sending letters; \"possibility of communicating with our Va friends\"; troop movements; identification of Margaret as Dr. Stone's wife; meeting with Eliza Bell; \"bombardment of Charleston\"; state of an old house once owned by the Ritchies; sale of property. 5 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Movements of the Braton party\"; expected visit of Isabella harrison's daughter; treatment of general Presport's child who has epileptic fits; petitions for amnesty by Virginians; purchase of \"Cameron\" for the coopers; mention of Mrs. John Mason, Major Silsey [?], Wm. Harrison, and Col. Rutherfoord; acquisition of a new leg for Ran harrison. 4 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter requesting aid for \"a noble young Confed, thrown upon the community of New Orleans\"; help from the State Dept. in regard to Mr. mason's farm; \"petition for Mr. Dan's release\"; mention of Mrs. Coleman; love to members of the family. 2 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVisit from Wm. Cross; memories of Anne Eliza; opportunity to meet General Lee, \"the greatest man living\"; description of the General and the impression he made on the Stone children; death of Mrs. Riley; William Ritchie's stay with the Stones; Palmer's \"magnificent music\"; \"violent speeches...in consequence of the President's veto\". 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSale of a house in Presott's Square; problems encountered with the sale due to Robert Ritchie's death and possible will; need to present the legal problems about the house in court; news about members of the famil; relative [perhaps John Gittings] being names president of a bank; foot operation with a local anasthetic; William's desire to have Robert's winter cloak. 6 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Justice to those, who have suffered so much from the war\"; difficulty of some members of the family to pay thier portion of a debt; inheritence from Thomas Ritchie's will; unjust \"repay[ment] [of] a debt that has already been cancelled\". 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment of an \"infamous debt\" and the efforts made by the Stone's to pay William's share of that debt out of thier own stock; financial arrangements made with John Gittings; family news; mention of numerous friends at the Cape; celebration of Ritchie's birthday at an ice cream parlor; Dr. Andrews as a \"most unhappy person about the state of the country\". 5 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvice given by Dr. Miller in regard to the effect of some pills; considerable illness at Brandon; visit with Mrs. Prickett; news about various friends; death of Dr. Olds; Family news; \"superb peaches on our trees\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJenny's visit to Dr. Shelden in Norfolk; travel arrangements to Washington and the Baths; Mr. Gittings' poor health; family news; effect of poor crops on Eliza's finances; threat of typhoid fever; \"arrival of Mrs. Jackson with 34 pieces of luggage\" filled with \"every convievable...piece of finery\"; presents given by Mrs. Jackson. 8 pp. Al.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBelle's health; Margaret's unhappiness over not being able to visit Brandon in the Spring; possiblity of sending Eliza to Brandon \"to see her friends\"; Mrs. Tiffany's indignation in regard to \"the braclet story\"; \"account of the Bishop's courtship and marriage\"; bouquetto mrs. Cummins; good weather for \"Anne's Boston trip\"; delicious sausage from Charlotte. 4 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlans of several friends to make an unexpected visit to the Harrison's home; mention of Ann Johnson, Maria Gwathney, Kate Gamble, Julia Watson, Bernard Carter, Mrs. Orgain; health of members of the Ritchie family. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShipment of a trunk to Mrs. Ritchie; contents of the trunk; payment of bills; money to Belle for a dress; visit with Annie; love to friends ans family. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHealth of thier mother; Robert's visit with Jeff Davis; visit with various friends and acquaintances; mention of Maj. French as \"a defaulter to the Government\". 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegret that Isabella did not spend the Fall with Margaret and her family; support for an orphan's home; Charlotte's health; Addie Douglas' attack of pleurisy; nonarrival of Annie's china; clerical matter that appeared in the paper; mention of Bishop Meade; love to members of the family; recipe for tarragon. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters from White Sulpher Springs; Isabella Ritchie's request that Margaret \"attend to her commission\" about a ring; payment of several bills for Isabella; purchase of lettuce [?] soap; desire that Charlotte visit Margaret; present \"dullness of Washington'; news about friends and relatives. 4 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVisit of Belle's daughter and Bob; damage to a trunk on the train; travel schedule of Belle and Bob; receipt of a letter from isabella. 2 pp. Al.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIllness in the Stone family; recipe for \"Green Tomato Pickle\"; rasperry plant for Charlotte; love to various relatives. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence to Richmond; precautions to take when writing; visit with Anne Eliz; loss of the Cross' home; Margaret as \"a manager of the Church Home\"; query about a lost chemise; news about Margaret's children. 4 pp. Al.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVisit from Jenny and Bella; George in Richmond and his failure to attend a wedding; borrowing table mats; purchase of a pair of gloves; love to members of the family. 4 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBy Jane Southall [?] Stone, daughter of Margaret Ritchie Stone. Includes mention of a Mr. Campbell, \"third son of Lord Campbell, the late Lord Chief Justice of England,\" who visited brandon during Jane's stay. 26 pp. Ms. Diary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpression of Corcoran's pleasure over the use of \"the cane presented by Louis XVI to Genl. Washington\" 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledgement of receipt of wedding invitation for Margaret's daughter and George B. harrison; congratulations to the couple and \"sincere wishes for thier continued prosperity and happiness\". 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDesire to have the picture of Thomas Ritchie that hangs in the Tappahannock Court Room replaced with an oil painting of him; enveiling ceremony of the first picture; mention of Mr. Wright's kinship to the Ritchies through the Roane family lines. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVirginia;s plans to leave; Aunt Eliza's improved health. Included also is a letter from [Margaret R. Stone] to [?] re Annie Parker's letter; Anne Eliza's health; Catherine's excitement about going home; purchase of \"spice powder\"; \"nothing from the South, except the sickening accounts of the papers about that last [?] battle\" 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pp. Ms. Poem.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo letters by Ritchie, 1846 1852\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnswer to message recieved from J. H. Pleasants; reasons for protesting the conditions of the duel; Ritchie's decision to appear despite his objections. 2 pp. Cy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eKindness done to Thomas and William by thier father; reasons suggested for selling an old house; bills for repairs to some property; mention of the Baltimore Fair; excitement in Virginia over politics and an expected Democratic victory; bad weather for farming. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters by Robert Ruffin Ritchie to his father, brother and sisters, 1847-1862, and miscellaneous letters to and documents re Robert R. Ritchie, 1851-1866\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for letters from the family and for the weekly Union; Robert's poor health; duties in a regimental hospital; quarters \"in the house of one Lombardo, a very intimate friend of Santa Anna\"; relations with other Army officers; peace negotiations by Mr. Trist; mention of General Scott. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Uncertainties of war\"; mention of General Brooke; medical inspection of 80 men and rejection of 9; need to justify the reasons for rejecting the 9; entertainment of some soldiers; reference to Robert as \"a son of old Tom's\"; mention of Col. Wilson; possibility of traveling to Vera Cruz or New Orleans; questions about the family. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCoffee as an essential in the daily life of a soldier; Robert's duties while on march; robert's encounter with Mexican cavalry; description of an area surrounding Cuernavaca; position as \"Medical Director to the brigade\"; query about a possible peace settlement and mention of Mr. Trist; desire to remain with the Army, but not in Mexico with inactive troops. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Witness in the court of Inquiry into the conduct of Col. Borham\"; troop movements around Cuernavaca; organization of a temperance society to help curb disease \"attributable to the too free use of Mexican spirits\"; exploration of a large cave and reference to Madame Calderon [?] who wrote about it; experiences upon taking a wrong turn into the mountains; Robert's financial staus; Army appointments. 6 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlans for trip to Washington; willingness to attend to several matters for Belle; attempt to see Mrs. Orgain; comment on the rainy weather; William Harrison at Ampthill. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnne Eliza's health. 1 p. ANS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVisit from Mr. Branch; sale of wheat; low on flour; Mr. Harrison's depressed state; \"day at Westover and another with Dr. Selden\"; weather around Brandon; concern about his father Thomas Ritchie and suggested tombstone inscription \"He loboured day and night to save us from dissolution and divil war\"; greeting to Dr. Stone. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefreshing return to the country; dinner with Dr. Osborne; health of Mrs. Ball and her baby; sale of wheat; return of the Orgains; thank you to Margaret; Robert's decision not to leave Brandon; pencilled list on envelope. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCare of a patient and a ride in \"a cold drenching rain\"; goods delivered for Mrs. Orsborne and the servants; letter to Mr. Milson; suggestion about sending letters; request for fruit; trouble with the drew on the ferry; fever in the area; Dr. Marks' health; dining at Claremont [?]; effect on the rains on the wheat; trip to White Sulphur by Mrs. Osborne and the Orgains; butter from Mr. Ball. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNumber of sick patients; danger at Old Point; return of the Orgains; Osbornes to White Sulphur; present from William Cross; love to the family. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWeather in Richmond; \"arrangements...to take charge of Mrs.Micke [?] as far as Brandon\"; need for \"Charlotte to be very prudent in regard to the talk\"...she had with Robert; talk with William and Cora Ritchie. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"obstinate form of dysentary amongst the servants\"; improvement in the weather; arrangements about preserves; mention of Capt. Davis; recovering all the current jelly; letter from a woman that Robert is quite serious about and his inability to \"fathom the working of the female heart\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePoor health of the Osbornes; letter to Cora Ritchie's sister; acceptability of Mr. Murdaugh as the local minister; sale of wheat; dinner with Crenshaw; love to members of the family. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExtended stay in Richmond because of ill health; William in Tennessee; inclement weather; purchase of seed wheat; good corn crop expected; painting the house; securing someone to plant the wheat; health of the old Colonel; mention of Mr. Murdaugh and Ben's wife. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFinances in regard to rent from a house; William's \"parting with the old Enquirer\"; sickness in the area; repairs being done to the house; sale of wheat; \"braking up a few retail whiskey shops\"; brief encounter with Randolph Harrison. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Brockwell [?] in regard to Mr. Bishop; eviction of the Brockwells; question of whether or not to pay Brockwell and wage; \"survey of farming operations\" at Brandon with William Ritchie; need to be more direct when giving orders to the plantation's overseers; foraging by Capt. Whiting for General Magruder's army. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRobert being \"stunned at late disasters\"; \"effect of giving up Norfolk and James River\"; prediction of Richmond's eventual fall; troops near Petersburg; brief summary of deliberations in regard to Brandon; burning of the wharves; sale of Robert's horse; key for Belle's watch; mention of the Monitor. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDesire of all the servants to stay at Brandon; fate of Richmond; Robert's schemes to save the city by either \"a series of obstructions\" or an Englishman who leveled a hill scientifically; travel on the river; desire to secure the services of Mr. Hammondsl \"Capt. John Rogers proclamation to the ladies  gentlemen on James River\". 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegret that the Tylers cannot accept a dinner invitation to Brandon. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnswer to Ritchie's letter by \"the Superintendent of Negro Affairs or York County\"; inquiry about property \"leased by Govnt to thirty negroes\"; decision that the property \"cannot be given up to the original owner until the expiration of the term of lease\". 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe leasing of ten acres of land belonging to Indian Fields Farm [once owned by Robert R. Ritchie] Witnessed by Jonas Gilderlen. 2 pp. Doc.Cy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ethat Robert R. Ritchie took \"the Oath prescribed by the President...in his Proclamation of May 29th, 1965\". 1 p. DocS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[i.e. McCandlish] on Indian Fields Farm as a result of \"'An act for the collection of direct taxes in insurrectionary districts'...approved June 7, 1862\". Included also is a note from Tho. P. McCandlish attesting that the \"land...referred to, is the property of Dr. Ro. R. Ritchie\". 2 pp. DocS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBonds secured by Robert Ritchie to purchase Indian Fields; collection of Money on these bonds; need to have a reliable tenant on the property; suggested release of Capt. Wilder in favor of General Howard. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 pieces.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to his mother, his brother and sisters, 1846-1869  undated, and miscellaneous letters to WFR and material concerning him and his wife, Anna Cora Mowatt Ritchie, 1851-1938  undated\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of Mr. John H. Pleasants [killed by Thomas Ritchie, Jr. in a duel]; details of his funeral; dinner at Mr. Green's; possibility of legal prosecution; bad weather; letter from Charlotte through Miss Julia Johns. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePurchase of a harness; \"discussion of the candidates for the Convention\"; \"fear that, if California  is admitted, Georgia and South Carolina will go off\"; \"The New Mexico territorial bill; mention of Judge Bayly; visit with the W.B. Harrison family; Tom's Ritchie health; notes included about a medicinal prescription and body measurments as needed for dressmaking. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescription of William's wife Cora and \"how happy she will be to know\" Isabella; Cora's father as \"the leading merchant in furnishing vessels for the famous Miranda Expedition to South America\"; mention of President Jefferson and Secretary Madison; message from Charlotte to Cora; greetings from Tom Ritchie and love to the family. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHealth of Thomas Ritchie; present to Isabella of \"Cora's Autobiography\"; \"the very brilliant success of the book\"; parts of a letter from Cora about her pleasure with the book; references to William and Thomas Ritchie in the text; no news of interest  politically in Richmond and Washington. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHealth of Thomas Ritchie; Dr. Davis' opinion on a cure for Thomas [Ritchie, Jr.?]; cook Emanuel engaged for a month; purchase of three bedsteads and other pieces of furniture; letter from Cora; offer to have Isabell's brother live with William. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReciept of a letter from the sister; greetings to the sister from Foushee's wife, Cora; health of Isabella Ritchie; letters recieved from Wm. Cross and Wm. Foushee, and Mr. Lippincott; tribute to Thomas Ritchie from Mr. Richards; Coar's health; greetings to members of the Ritchie family. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt of Isabella's letters and maple sugar cakes; Foushee's New York trip; President Pierce at Fauquier Springs; visitors at Mr. Smyth's house; family reunion; brother George at the Cottage; peaches and pears from Brandon. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIsabella's account in the Farmers' Bank of Virginia; payment of a bill; package due to arrive from New York; invitation to the Wickhems' wedding; Sister Bella's financial matters; health of various family friends; George Ritchie's arrival in New York. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt of Isabella's letters and enclosed cards from Cora; return of a \"duelling party\" and appearance of the settlement in the paper; health of several family friends; visit to Richard's home \"Riverside\"; concersation with Mrs. Henry [?] Gibson. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVisit of Bella and Isabella to Brandon; search for the \"Miranda\"; purchase of several items at a store in New York; china for Anne Eliza; death of Charles Ogden; stay at W.C.E. Thompson's in New York; proposed journey home through Philadelphia  Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIsabella's stay at Salt Sulphur Springs; ignorance of friends being in New York on thier honeymoon; excursion to the mountains; trip \"through the lovely valley of Wyoming, the Deleware Water Gap...visiting coal mines  travelling on the 'gravity railroads'\"; visit to Richmond of the Prince of Wales. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDetailed description of William's journey to Washington; company of Mrs. Hume aboard the \"Eliza Hancox\"; talk with the Captain about steamboats; reference to a book [?] the \"death of Lincoln\"; mention of several friends and acquaintances. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEntertaining company at Brandon; gift from Tucker of terrapins and fresh pike; problems with William's knee and the need for his \"leg...to be put into harness\"; \"wonders of the microscope at the Army Museum\"; pleasant ways William is passing away the time at Stones; talk by Dr. Rudder; news about various friends. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIllness of William's wife Cora; visit of Mr. Everett to Brandon; mention of Consul James; Belle Harrison's expected visit; \"Carter lee's lecture on 'Laughter'\"; legislative question before Congress. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArrangements made at the Powhatan  House in Richmond; disease in the city's suburbs; news about various friends; to church with the Rutherfoord family; message to Mragaret from Captain Randolph. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVisit from Charlotte and Jenny; reports about Brandon; reference to \"a sweet creature of fine talents\" [perhaps a reference to Anna Cora Ogden Mowatt]; note about Heilbrook [?] 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrder recieved in the morning; invitation to visit Richmond; breakfast prepared by Mathilda; reciept of letter from Bella; no news from Mr. Cross; Evans' victory; renting of \"the Cottage\" to Mr. Daingerfield. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvocation of Thomas Ritchie for Governor. Included also is a note from WFR to his father re smith's letter. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShipment of a book and Wynne's desire to be informed of its safe arrival to William. Included is a pencilled note that the mentioned book was given to the College of William and Mary by Margaret Ritchie harrison Cocke. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReadmission of the South into the Union; Foushee's investment in enslaved persons and financial loss due to emancipation; effect of the war on Brandon; Foushee's desire to acquire a government position in Washington or Virginia; influence of Thomas Ritchie in Presidential politics; rights of the South in the coming presidential election; \"Johnson's Veto of the Joint Resolution\"; possibility of another Civil War; \"nomination of Seymour and Blair\"; right of Black population to vote. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInscription on the church chalice; \"Brandon Church, Presented by Wm Foushee and Anna Cora Ritchie. January 1857.\" 1 p TLS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Mowatt and her appearance in a play as Desdemona ; mention too of her engagement to William F. Ritchie, editior of the Richmond Enquirer. 1 p. NC1.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePossibility of not meeting for two years; death of Dr. Graves; prospects of George's vessel being sent to Cuba or California; romance between \"Sister Anne Eliza and Mr. Cross\"; Mobile as \"one of the healthiest cities in the union\"; naval blockade of Round Island; mention of the vessels \"Water Witch\", \"Flint\", \"Albany\", and \"Germantown\". 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDesire to recieve more letters while aboard the \"Wolcott\"; weddings withing the family; fond memories of Brandon, especially at Christmas; mention of William Allen and Major Selden; life on the \"Wolcott\"; health of Thomas Ritchie; greetings to be given various friends and relatives; possibility that the Sec. of the Treasury might reccoment the Congress the abolishment of the Navy. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescriptions of the contents of several boxes with notations as to which family member or friend recieves what item. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDesire for news from home; George's demanding duties as Purser of two ships; U.S. steamers in the Far East; shipment of 2 boxes to the family via Adams and Co. Express and Capt. John Glasson; reference to \"his Celestial majesty in his own Capitol Pekin\"; and to Commondore Perry; mention of the following vessels: \"Susquehana\", \"Southhampton\", \"Hancock\", \"Cooper\", \"Kennedy\"; \"Powhatan\", \"Vincennes\", \"Porpoise\", \"Lexington\", \"Mississippi\", and \"Macedonia\". 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSadness felt in parting from the family again; account of his travel schedule; mention of John Armistead; dinner at Willow Hill with Col. McCandlish and friends; accident with his horse and buggy; love to members of the family. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePaying off the crew at the Navy Yard; extensive use of silver to pay the crew; death of Mr. Millson's sister; wedding of Lt. Thornburn and Miss Reed; party at Com. Dornins; present of a dog to a doctor. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAmount of money in Mrs. Ritchie's checking account; claim with Mr. Bagby; George's voyage to Panama; sale of corn at Lower and Upper Brandon; sale of George's horse. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by James Evans, high priest, John Dove, secretary, and George Ritchie. 1 p. DocS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003epleasure of recieving mail from home; mention of the English man of war \"Amethyst\"; unexpected overnight guests aboard the \"St. Marys\"; manuevers in the Gulf of California; the seemingly \"tremendous mania for matrimony in the United States\"; greetings to the Ritchie family. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescription of a ball; praise given Thomas Ritchie; visit with President Polk and his wife; party at the Blairs and several other places; invitation to go home with the Daingerfields. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEffect of weather on river navigation; proposed visits by Mrs. Ritchie and Isabella Harrison; George Byrd's wedding; Charlotte's camel's hair shawl; rumors about Mr. Carter's health and his marriage; news about various friends and family members; christening of Margaret Ritchie Stone's baby. 6 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. Ms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnne's health; birth of Anne's daughter; return home of Aunt Phoebe; Mary's inability to care for Anne's baby unless her own child and nurse could be present; Sister Bella as a replacement for Mary; Issie's wedding; visitors and thier comments about the baby; love to various friends and relatives. 10 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to Jenny Stone; health of Jenny Ritchie; death of Mrs. Tendall; opera performance; family news; love to various friends. 4 pp. ALS. incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitiation for Charlotte to join other members of the Ritchie family at the Cross' home. 4 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCharlotte's health; illness in Margaret's family; invitation to visit Anne Eliza; comment on the weather; news about William and Cora Ritchie in Richmond; love to various members of the family. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePleasure from Charlotte's visit; Isabella Harrison's eye; family news; arrangements for Addie Smyth's wedding; love to various people. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIsabella's check for $600; health of Isabella Harrison; sleeping arrangements for visiting friends and family; difficulty in accomodating \"Cora and her party\"; financial transaction with Mr. Green; mention of numerous friends. 6 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrip to New York; summer plans to travel to Boston; loost shawl; purchase of two corsets; trips to market for flowers and fruit; greeting to various friends; purchase of evergreens and English firs; christening of Louisa Adams' son; Gus Nicholson \"to sea for two years\"; cut thumb; news about George harrison. 6 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWhy Anne has not written; expected visit from Belle; news about various friends and relatives; marriage of Harriet Heileman; trip to Ashburton. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThank you for Charlotte's letter and recipe; 4th of July celebration and fireworks; Robert's health; Aunt Eleanor's trip to the Springs; news about various friends; Charlotte's trip to New York; money for corsets and evergreens; love to members of the family. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlans to visit Broadneck \"to see the bride and Groom\"; present of a new writing desk; love to members of the family. Included also is a letter from Mary Green to Isabella re her depressed spirits and \"double bereavement\". 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMary's embroidery frame as a birthday present to Isabella. Included also is a letter from Isabella F. Ritchie to Bella re the letter she wrote for Mary and a request for a pair of her drawers. 1 p. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e(N.B. Because of the use of nicknames, it is possible not all the letters addressed to Jennie in this folder were intended for Virginia Ritchie, daughter of Thomas and Isabella F. Ritchie.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccident on the road; trip to Niagara and possibility of meeting Charlotte there; rainy weather; experience with gas at the dentist's; appointment with Dr. McFarlan; comment on Cousin Belle's \"habit of fainting\"; dinner with Aunt Mary; love to the relatives. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTravel schedule; health of some measles patients; thanks for some flowers; \"unhappiness about poor Minnie\". 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpression of sympathy; Joe's fever and his favorable improvement; love to members of the family. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntended marriage to Miss Martha C. Southhall; building of the new rectory in So. Boston; love to Mrs. Harrison, Major  Mrs. Page. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBequeathing a likeness of Anna Cora [(Ogden) Mowatt] Ritchie to \"Julia G. Smythe's daughter Eugenie.\" 1 p. Doc. Cy\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Universal rushing after Xmas presents\"; Charlotte's desire to shop alone without Carter's company; details of a concert; visit with the Orgains; Wickham's wedding; Carter's feeling of being \"rather in the way\" around the Gittings' home; mention of George Byrd and Mrs. George Williams; spending Christmas Eve around a fireplace \"over hauling presents as they come in\". 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBelle's health; death of Agnes sixteen years ago; account of close friends and relatives who died in October; sadness over \"all those long lonely evenings\". 2 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of Mildred's father; Agnes' death 19 years ago; appretiation of kindnesses done by V; the passing of Fitzhugh; love to a number of people. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVisit of Daniel Webster to Richmond and a dinner given by the Whigs; drive around the city with Mrs. Webster and Miss Seaton; details of a wedding; picnic at Ritchie's farm; news about various friends and acquaintances; \"account of the Victory of Cerro Gordo\". 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter recieved from Charlotte; Mr. Gittings' health; Carter's health and the kind attention given him by Charlotte; inquiries about Isabella Harrison and Brandon; problems encountered during the harvest; desire to visit Brandon. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMatter of a lace shawl; Robert Ritchie's visit to Indian Fields Farm; declining a trip to the Springs; mention of numerous friends; stay at Brandon. 4 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Necessary caution\" used when writing; comment on those who have died in the war; family news; \"arms...sought in Europe\"; \"visit from General L's daughters Annie and Agnes\"; role of women during the war; receipt of a letter from \"one of our heroes at Manassad\"; mention of Sherman; \"Death of 400 of our noble souls\" 4 pp. AL. Letter probably to Charlotte Gittings and Margaret Stone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDesire that Charlotte come to Brandon; \"William to the Wars\"; shipment of novels; gift for Dr. Dean; \"Bella  Bobs letters written in cypher\"; efforts to locate George in Washington; visit from Mr. Corcoran; death of Mrs. Warrington. 4 pp. incomplete. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReflections on God and the meaning of life; hope that Jeff will seek enlightenment through God and the Bible. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDr. Sayre at medical convention in New Orleans but assurance that he will write Mr. Ritchie upon his return; questions about Bellevue Hospital to be answered by Dr. Yale. 1 p. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccomodations at Bellevue Hospital for Mr. Ritchie as arranged by Dr. Sayre; Dr. Sayre's arrival in New York from New Orleans; suggestion that Mr. Ritchies delay his trip until Dr. Sayre's return. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pp. TL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"History of the Westover alms basin\"; mention of Mr. Bird of New York, Col. Byrd, Sarah Braine. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. LS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"The Wayside Spring in Alabama\" by Charles Mackay. 1 p. NC1.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReprinted from American Historical Magazine, Nashville, Tenn., Oct. 1896. 36 pp. Pamphlet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e6 pieces\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 piece\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNo. 15 of the \"Plain Words\" series. 8 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA dirge on the Civil War. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas Ritchies professional papers are chiefly letters to him as editor of the Washington Union, the official organ of the Democratic party (the entire collections contains only a few letters by him).The letters cover all the political topics of the day; extension of slavery, Texas, the Mexican War (militarily and politically), internal improvements, Wilmot Proviso, oregon territory, Whig and Democratic politics, transcontunental railroad, Baltimore convention, Nashville convention, Presidential elections of 1844 and 1848, and contain references to Daniel Webster, Henry Clay, John C. Calhoun, Zachary Taylor, Winfield Scott, Martin Van Buren, James K. Polk, Thomas Hart Benton, and Lewis Cass. A few relate to South American affairs, and Ritchie's business papers as a printer are also included. The letters cover a wide geographical range (a number, however, are written from Virginia) and often reflect local political conditions and the opinions of the average citizen. Among the correspondents are: R.M.T. Hunter, Ambrose Dudley Mann, W.D. Wallach, S. Basset French, and Andrew Stevenson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 pp. Ms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 pp. Ms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLimitation of the government's powers; clarification of the Constitution; powers of the President; patronage vs. the public interest; election of the President. 2 pp. Cy\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiseries suffered by Carter during a period of confinement; comments on news contained in Ritchie's last letter; mention of a belief in \"predestinarianism\"; pleasure of Mrs. Fitzhugh's company; use of a number of French phrases by Carter; joke about a toast to Jackson. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresent of \"a specimen of stewed trufles. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA confidential letter in which Brockenbrough states what he conceives to be the true feeling of the people in certain lower Virginia counties toward Van Buren; the Democratic party with not be united behind him and unless he should not \"advocate unhesitatingly the annex of texas his vote will be nothing\"; these sentiments were more confirmed at the meeting of the district convention of which Brockenbrough was the chairman. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBelief that Van Buren will be defeated in the election and that another candidate would run stronger; rumor that many will not even vote if Van Buren runs. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHoge's nomination as an Elector by the Democratic Convention; recent local defeats for Democrats in Virginia elections; appeal of Martin Van Buren as the Presidential candidate; consideration of the main political parties, namely the Democratic, Whig, and \"floating parties\". 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElection results and speculation on the causes of disaster; Van Buren considered as a liability in the election; the legality of 40 Whig votes; Texas annexation and Clay's stand against it. 2 pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDemocratic Party of Virginia's selection of candidate for the U.S. Presidency; Van Buren and the Texas question and his loss of Virginia votes; the need for a candidate the \"reverse of Mr. Clay\"; pledges himself to vote for the Texas man at the Baltimore Convention. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTexas question; Virginia's vote for the coming Presidential election; Van Buren's candidacy; Republican and Democratic politics. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTexas annexation; Presidential candidacy of Tyler. Clay, and Van Buren; sectional strife at Baltimore Convention; Edmunds' resignation as Assistant Elector in his district. 6 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTexas annexation; Tyler's Presidency; Candidates for the office of the presidency. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTyler's Presidency and anti-Tyler feeling among some citizens. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to dinner with the Richmond Cadet Corps. 1 p. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to dinner celebrating the anniversery of the Declaration of Independence by the \"democratic citizens of the district of Columbia\" 2 pp. LS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGift of a book. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCompliments to Ritchie and Mr. Polk; request for 50 copies of an article on Gen. Jackson. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEstablishment of the Union newspaper and questions regarding its size, type, and paper quality; Democrats in Western cities and their reaction to Ritchie as editor of the Union. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks to Ritchie for his letter which Everett received through the State Department; memorandum from [W.J?] of interest to Everett; Everett honored that Ritchie proposes to send communications for the paper. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElmore's appointment to England and his reasons for declining the position; expression of a \"deep and settled hostility\" to the tariff system in Elmore's state and some other adjoining states. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppraisal of the value of the Globe office and \"the grounds and buildings used for conducting the business of that office\". 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePurchase of an estate in New Jersey with a description of its location and condition; resignation as a Consul with the government; possibility of accepting a professorship with the College of South Carolina.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter for Green or Ritchie; lengthy discussion of the victory of [S.F.] Leake, elected to the Congress from Virginia; mention of Gordon and Hynes; thanks to Selden from Col. Robert Taylor. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA memorandum of promotions and appointments in the Army; General Order No. 9 mentioned; publication in the Union of future official memoranda. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport on the health of a mutual friend. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRitchie's new position in Washington and the reaction in general of people in Richmond; Ludlam's request that his new title be announced at Ritchie's earliest convenience. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eViews on the topic of \"Presidential Succession\"; Presidential appointments; Texas annexation; Union editorial on President Polk. 3 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter of introduction presenting William Flinn, past editor of the Pittsburgh daily Aurora. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecommendation of Professor Aimes as a regular correspondant in New York for Ritchie's paper. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to attend a Farmers' Club meeting. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe Union newspaper as an organ of the Democratic party and the desire by Petrikin that the paper publish only correct information on matters of government and Democratic principles; Calvin Blythe of Pennsylvania is cited as a Democrat unworthy of being written about in the Union, especially when other Democrats like W.H. Roane of Virginia are well known for their integrity and party loyalty. 3 pp. L.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest by the clerk of the House of Representatives that Thomas Ritchie be permitted to take books from the Library of Congress. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter by one of the fathers of the Republican Party is forwarded to Ritchie [not enclosed with letter]; the Union newspaper is complimented; Ritchie is assured of a vote in his bid for Preinter of the Congress. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnnexation of Texas; abolitionists; tariffs; banking. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuggestions for the suppression of the trade of enslaved persons and recolonization of Black persons in Africa. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Sketches of Congress\" and the appearance of these articles in the Union. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnity of the Democratic Party in Pennsylvania; election by the Pa. legislature of General Cameron as U.S. Senator over Judge Woodard. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter for the Secretary of the Army which solicits an appointment for a friend; death of a mutual friend and the grief of his sister; meeting of a state convention to nominate a candidate for Governor; strength of the Whigs in Georgia. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of subscribers to the Union; Texas and the Whigs; personal differences between Mr. Wise and Mr. Polk; popularity of the Union. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for a change of subscription from the Enquirer to the Union. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport on the District of Clatsop [?] in Oregon describing the land, population, industry, and climate. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eState of the foreign carrying trade; abuses existing in the important of merchandise. 8 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of an article for publication in the Union; Whigs retaining positions in the Administration. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReorganization of America's Consular establishment. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescription of the Oregon country, especially areas near the Columbia and Willamette rivers; Ford elaborates on the fertility of the soil, navigation of rivers, variations in climate, and beautiful scenery. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis address which was well recieved by the liberal Whigs; the great difficulty which will have to be met at the next Congress where everything will depend on the course the President [Polk] takes. [Illegible handwriting and a system of short hand which drops vowels make reading difficult. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe Atlas as being \"hostile to President Polk\"; mention of Van Buren; Ritchie's role in helping to settle the Texas Question. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Removal of Major Wm. B. Lewis\" from office by Preisdent Polk. 3 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresident Polk's \"unnatural course\" towards his friends in Missouri. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresident's resolution passed Monday evening; discussion of the political makeup of the New York Council; Administration growing daily in strength; hopes that Polk will continue to \"cherish all the elements\" which elected him President; Ritchie's \"neighbor the 'U.S. Journal'\" as a \"very low press\". 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGoodwin's dislike of a Mr. Rathkin [?]; \"denunciation [of} Mr. Polks administration as 'an appendix to John Tylers administration'\" article submitted in rebuttal to some of Rathkin's political beliefs. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduction of Jno. C. Haswell; discussion of the Richmond Enquirer as a \"standard of political orthodoxy\"; expression of pleasure that Ritchie was selected editor of the Union. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscussion of the president and his Administration. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCongratulations to Ritchie on his new position as editor of the Washington Union; recent lack of confidence expressed by the general public towards President Polk; mention of the tariff and \"compromise of the Oregon question\"; Harvey's desire to be reinstated in his job; mention of several people in congress from Missouri whom Ritchie may rely on. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEditorial in the Savannah Republican against Mr. McAllister, Democratic candidate for governor. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCalhoun as a candidate for the Presidency; Polk and the tariff; Texas question. 7 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArticle in a Baltimore paper about Polk and promises he made following his nomination by the Baltimore Convention; Tisestro's[?] dismissal from office by Mr. Walker. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduction of Thomas Ritchie to John H. Steele. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMutual friend \"Slam should receive a Presidential appointment; thinks Bancroft and March have been instrumental in prejudicing the President against him; suggests \"slam be appointed purser of the Navy;. comparison of Tyler's and Polk's Administrations. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWar with Mexico; interests of England and France in Mexico; U.S. strategy if war is declared. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSupport for the Union; J. L. O'Sullivan's dislike of President Polk; Van Buren and the \"Southern Democracy\".  2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilson's unemployment and desire to have an advertisement inserted in Richie's paper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduction of Col. Paul H. Hubbs, a merchant in New York. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppointment of a commissioner from Virginia; \"Clay Whigs\" who were already appointed. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReaction of the citizens of Montgomery to the incorrect news that Mexico had declared war on the United States; mustering of two volunteer companies, the \"Riflemen\" and the \"Blues\", and thier resolutions to defend the U.S.; the \"Riflemen's\" disapointment about not recieving a letter of recognition from the President for thier patriotic action; a copy of the \"Riflemen's\" resolutions enclosed which were also mailed to the President. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGift of four Virginia hams. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReference to an article about Oregon in an English journal Bell's Life. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDemocratic Party in Mississippi; address of the last Democratic State Convention; Texas annexation; senatorial race between ex-Gov. McNutt and Gen. Foote; article about Gen. Same Houston and reference to a speech he made; boundary of the Rio Bravo. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReaction to an editorial in the Union about the press in Ohio; politics in Ohio, 1840-1845; position of Whigs and conservative Democrats in Ohio's 1840 election; money power and the banks; Bartley Bank Bill of 1842-43; \"Softs vs. Hards\"; Texas annexation question; Rooster [?] Bank Bill; Democratic county convention in Ohio. 8 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArticles against Ritchie and Polk by the editor of the Cincinnati Enquirer; influence of John Brough in Ohio politics; background of Hiram Robinson and his relation to John Brough. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFailure of the Union to publish any letters from Ohio Democrats; protection of civil and religious liberties; war with Mexico; Santa Anna and General Paredas mentioned; consitution of Texas; occupation of Oregon. 4 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEditor of the Mercury and his relation to Calhoun; Calhoun's support of Polk's Administration; reduction of the Tariff. 3 pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDesire for more emphasis on European news; suggestion that the Union no longer reprint articles from English journals; Bernard as possible editor of foreign news for the Union. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDefense of Brent's father following an attack by the New York Express. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComplaint of American seea captains that no U.S. agent resides at Bremerhaven; problem of protecting unemployed American seamen in Bremen; Shipping foreigners to the U.S. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppointment of E. Warren as Consul for the port of Trieste and reasons for his probable rejection by the Senate; dissatisfaction with other appointments by President Polk; \"Hard Annexationists\" in Missouri; resistence to European encroachment; modification of the tarriff. 4 pp. L\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscussion of the tariff and slavery. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWarren's background; tariffs; interests of manufacturers. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarch through Texas and impressions of the land; botanical interest in rare flowers and seeds; military forces encountered. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTariff Issues. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGovernment contract for the delivery of Tobacco; Calhoun's probable return to the Senate; tariff adjustments; Oregon question. 3 pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSalary increase for Cabell in his position as chief clerk in the Recorder's Bureau of the General Land Office. 3 pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVote of Texans for annexation, the Constitution, Governor, and Lt. Governor; affairs with Mexico; Indian attack; General Sam Houston's proposed visit to Austin. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTriumph of Whigs in Georgia elections; mention of John C. Calhoun 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHamilton's protection of U.S. citizens during the war between Uruguay and Argentina and request for payment of services from 31 Aug. 1838 to 31. Oct. 1845. Includes copy of certificate of Hamilton's sefices by Santiago Vasquez, Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Republic of Uruguay, and a copy of Hamilton's bill to the U.S. Government. 8 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eModification of Tarriff Act of 1842; tariff meeting at the Exchange Hotel; position of Pennsylvania Democrats and Whigs towards the Tariff. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrection of an article in the Union about the choice of a Democratic County Committee of Nantuckett. 1 p. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOregon; texas; tariff; iron interests in Pennsylvania; internal improvements. 3 pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMurders by John Ross in 1839; present reign of terror over the Cherokees; petition to the President; appeal to Ritchie. 5 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eForwarding letters to friends in England through the State Department.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eForeign appointment sought by THomas H. Holt. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of a storm at sea and the \"benefits arising from the observation of barometers\". 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBragg's displeasure with an article in the Union about his brother; description of the Bragg family and thier relation to the Democratic Party; circumstances leading to Lt. Bragg's court martial by General Scott. Communication prepared to counter the article in the Union. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBritish agitation over the corn laws and an article printed by the Times. 4 pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePaper on the Hawaiian Islands by Dr. William Maxwell Wood. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn editorial position for Jarvis with the Union; writing assignments he would not accept; salary expectations; previous experience; political preferences. 3 pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDetailed description of Austria's natural wealth, industry, and commerce for the benefit of planters and merchants in the United States. 4 pp. incomplete. L.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCongratulations to Ritchie on his confirmation as the Printer of Congress; mention of Polk's Administration. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStatement of the amount paid for printing and binding for the House of Representatives, 1823 to 1845, and a letter of explanation about the statement. 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDissatisfaction with the Virginia state legislature; internal improvements along the James River; rail road connections; news of relative P.N. Barbour now in Texas. 3 pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAmbrose Dudley Mann, Consul at Bremen, and his interest in Hungary. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChristmas greetings; letter for publication in the Union; trip to texas. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnglish penitentiaries. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOregon question; the \"Forty ninth party\" in Congress; tariff of 1842; war with Great Britain. 4 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEditorials in The Times about Oregon; Ritchie's election as a Printer to Congress. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewspaper article connecting Ritchie to a speculation in cotton. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMackenzie's desire for employment and his efforts to secure a position with the government. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSale of land in Richmond County to Dr. Clopton. Enclosed is a deed for Ritchie's signature. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCosts of printing Congressional material.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArbitration of the Oregon question. 2 pp. L.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduction of J. M. Moss and his information reguarding the Republic of Uraguay; the Monroe Doctrine; banking matters; subscription to the Union. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter in regard to an editorial for publication in the Union. Copy of the editorial is enclosed. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHeiss' resignation from his position with the Union. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNegro suffrage and its effect on national politics. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment of subscription to the Union; political opinions of Calhoun, Clay, and Van Buren. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOregon Question. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOregon question and relations with England; dipolomacy with Mexico. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGillet's prospects in an election. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pp. Ms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNaval school at Annapolis and an article addressed to \"The Editor of the Union\" from \"An old salt\" which supports the school. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePublication and marketing of a book; McConochie's property in Kentucky where he \"owns 350 acres of Land and between 20 and 40 negroes\". 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe Congressional printing done by Ritchie and Heiss, and John Niles' resolution proposing the price be reduced. Includes copy of a letter by John C. Rives to Heiss, 11 Feb. 1846, detailing the reasons for opposing Niles' resolution. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComplaint about irregular delivery of the Union; issues of Whiggery, Calhounism, and Mexico\". 3pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelations with Mexico; settlement of disputes; board of commissioners to examine claims against Mexico; mexican reaction to American claims; drawbacks to a mixed commission of MExicans and Americans. 3 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReference to a copy of a letter on printing and copy of a speech by C.B. Ficklin in Philadelphia. [copies not enclosed} 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOregon question; campaign of 1844; Democrats in Congress; sectional interests vs. the Constitution; Polk's nomination at the Baltimore Convention; war with Mexico; lowered tariff; treasury system. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTariff legislation and predicted vote by members of Congress. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTelegraphing news from New York and New Jersey. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Speeches of Senators Cass and Benton on the Oregon Question\"; mention \"of the British title...to Oregon\"; \"Treaty with Russia\". 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComment on an editorial in the Union. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Probability that a bill cannot be passed which will give [Congressional] printing out by Contract\"; Cabinet members and friends in Congress who have failed to support Ritchie; continuance of the Union \"on a great scale of curtailments of expenses, and under the strictest economy\"; hope \"that the Union can be made profitable\". 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePolitics in Arkansas and need to prove that Mr. Folmore is an abolitionist. 1 p. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrade conducted in Singapore; effect of tariff laws on certain commodities. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDischarging Volunteers from the Army during the Mexican War. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBanking in New York; \"expansion of Paper money\"; \"consumption of foreign products\"; mention of the existing U.S. tariffs; \"mandate...that the Interest of the majority shall always be the Law of the Land\". 3 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTaxes collected for the Treasury from the Tariff of 1842; effect of the tariff system on the agricultural classes; mention of polk, Walker, and Dallas; problems faced by the british Government and the Bank of England. 3 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDemocratic Party in Alabama; vacancy in the Senate; gubernatorial election. Enclosed also is one page of the Marion News detailing the results of a meeting of a Democratic committe in Centerville, Ala., after the resignation of William Yancey from the Senate. 3 pp. ALS  NC1.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWar with Mexico; Florida war; character of volunteers in the Army; dissatisfaction with present orders and lack of aggressive movement into Mexico. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbuses suffered by Army recruits; pardon to Army deserters; oath of revenge against cruel officers. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTariff questions. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe tariff philosophy of cometition; power of the people; tradition of freedom in America. 4 pp. incomplete. Al.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDesire for the Navy to be called into action against Mexico. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpech of D. Webster in 1820; tariffs; politics in New York; views of Gov. Wright. Enclosed also is a small newspaper clipping about Gov. Wright. 6 pp. ALS  NC1.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElliott's Financial problems; \"specie clause in the subtreasury bill\"; war with Mexico; expenses of the war. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresentations to the National Institute at Washington from the French and British governments. Enclosed are three printed pages of correspondence about the presentations. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMajor General Baron de Kalb's military leadership during the American Revolution and his family's petition to Congress for financial relief. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pp. AMs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArticles in the Intelligence intended to disgrace the Indiana troops at Buena Vista; effect of these articles on the approaching elections in Indiana. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. NC1\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNC1 1p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWar with Mexico. 1 p. incomplete. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for payment of rent on a house in Washington, D.C. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDemocratic party in Virginia 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWar with Mexico; \"public debt of Texas\"; customs revenue in Texas; payment of Texas bonds. 4 pp. incomplete. L.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNavy's role in the Mexican War. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArticle for Ritchie's paper which \"attempts...to unmask the designs of the king of the French to restore Spanish America...to the Bourbon family\". 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDenunciation of a fellow Democrat and his alleged inclinations toward federalism. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Tarriff Taxation\". 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTexas annexation and boundaey lines. 1 p. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBoundaries of Texas; conditions of texas' admission to the U.S.; constitution of Texas. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArticle for inclusion in the Union [not with letter]; reference made of Major General [Winfield] Scott. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCommunication enclosed for Mr. Ritchie. Communication is dated February 2 1847, Simeon hubbard, Norwich, Conn., to Mr. Thomas Ritchie re a theory of federal government; the Missouri Compromise; the Constitution. 5 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpulsion of Ritchie from the Senate; \"offence against the Senate...with which [Ritchie's] reporter was charged\"; Senate's \"rejection...of the bill for the increase of the army\"; implication of withholding more men from the Army while the U.S. is at war with Mexico; mention of John C. Calhoun; dissatisfaction with Virginia's Congressional delegate. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConstitutional amendment affecting presidental caondidates; political asperations of Calhoun. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRebuff to those who criticize Ritchie and the Administration. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the Union; unpopularity of Calhoun. Includes AN. to William Wick. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReference to an article enclosed for Ritchie's attention [article not with letter. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppeal for return to liberty, freedom of the press, true democracy, pure Whiggism of 1776. Includes ANS. from W.B. re obituary of Alfred Foster of Carlisle who died February 22. 4 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRitchie's loss of privileges in the Senate; Calhoun's relations with the federal party and Polk's administration; senators from Florida mentioned. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRitchie's loss of privileges in the Senate; War with Mexico; U.S. Bank; tariff of 1842; federalism 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRestriction of Ritchie's privileges in the Senate; John C. Calhoun mentioned. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduction of S.T. and W.H. Seawell and a request that Ritchie use his influence to have them and their \"company of Dragoons\" recruited into the war agasint Mexico. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduction of S.T. Seawell and his desire to have his \"company of Dragoons\" accepted for service in the war against Mexico. 1 p. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSutherland's desire to serve in the Army and command his volunteer company in the war against Mexico. 3 pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Freedom of the press\"; restriction of Ritchie's Senate privileges; appraisal of Calhoun and Polk; \"the Mexican war, the Sub-Treasury and Free Trade, will all yet triumph.\" 2 pp. AL. incomplete\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNews on the course of the Mexican War. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduction of Ware and his interest in an editorial position with a Southern Democratic paper. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReference to a communication circulated by a Mr. Wentworth; comment on Mr. Wentworth's \"unscrupulous\" character. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrench's \"suffering with a nervous head ache\"; glorification of death and victory in the war with Mexico; French's preference to \"fall amid the rush of battle...then die in my bed  and have my name forgotten!\" 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFinancial arrangements concerning a Congressional appropriation. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProblems encountered in the delivery of issues of the Union. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReference to resolutions adopted in regard to the Mexican War; mention of John C. Calhoun; Senate's restrictions of Ritchie's privileges. Enclosed is a copy of those resolutions. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReference to a letter of mutual interest. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Efforts...to misrepresent the policy of our government  to prejudice public opinion\"; course of the Mexican War; \"speech of Mr. Pendleton...on the subject of our differences with Mexico.\" 1 p. incomplete. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMexican War; tariff of 1846. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRestriction of Ritchie's and Heiss' privileges in the Senate. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReference to an articles from the Utica Observer. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArticle submitted for Ritchie's attention [not enclosed] 2 pp. ALSgt;.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Extract from an editorial article in the Globe of May 13, 1843 on the theft of Treasury notes...\". 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest that earlier letters of endorsement be returned; notice that his company of volunteers for service in the Mexican War has been discharged. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePolitics in Iowa. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTaylor as a Democratic Presidential candidate; Whig influence over Taylor; mention of General Jackson and General Washington. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDetailed description of the Battle of Cerro Yordo during the Mexican War. Map of the battle included. 6 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePolitical standing of Mr. Wentworth. Enclosed is an article from the Daily Democrat, 21 April [?], \"The Game to Cheat the North.\" 4 pp. ALS.  NC1\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDemocratic Party in New York; possible outcome of elections in New York in 1848. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"The Mexican war: its Termination\". 4 pp. MsS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCom. Stockton's treatment of Gen. Kearney and his men; Whig strength in Kentucky; convention to amend Kentucky's constitution. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePolitics of Hon. J. Wentworth. Enclosed is an article from the Buffalo, New York, Commercial Advertiser re light houses and appropriations for lake harbors. 3 pp. ALS  NC1\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeneral taylor as a Democratic candidate for President. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e12 pp. MsV.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMexican War; Gen. Scott's proclamation to the Mexicans; Whigs' dilemna over Scott and taylor; candidate of the Democratic National Convention; Polk's visit to North Carolina. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduction of Don Juan de Silva Tellez Giron. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWhigs' interest in General Taylor as a Presidential candidate; Gen. Taylor's Southern background; possible \"fusion of parties\". 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorgia's gubernatorial election; annexation of Texas; war with Mexico; Mexican payment of the U.S. war debt; general character of Mexicans. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAttitude of the Argentine government towards the U.S.; Argentina's sympathy for the Mexicans; publication of Whig letters and speeches in the British Packet, especially those communications against the U.S. Administration and war policy; blockade destrictive to U.S. commerce; mention of Lord Howden, Count Walewski,  Gov. Rosas. 5 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTravels through the British Isles and Ireland; elections in England; British support of Polk and the war against Mexico; state of the grain and potato crops; mention of Sir Robert [Peel] and Mr. [George] Bancroft. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduction of John Lafon; description of Maria's poor health. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosed copy of a letter from Gen. Z. Taylor and his views on the following subjects: war with Mexico, a national bank, a high protective tariff, his candidacy for the Presidency. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGallagher's wish to be appointed Captain in a regiment. Enclosed is a note by Thomas Ritchie commenting on Gallagher's close association with the Republican Party. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCol. Hughes' desire to take a regiment to Mexico. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGen. Taylor's candidacy. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeshong's new approach to mathematics. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReference to an article in the Chicago Democrat against Col. may. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReference to letter about climate and diseases in Mexico; mention of Santa Anna; English involvement in a Mexican Company. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport on his vacation in New York City; purchase of a lamp for Ritchie's home; suggestion that Ritchie, too, take a vacation and relax for a change; party held in honor of a friend Hopkins; political views expressed by Croswell; fight between the Argus and the Atlas and its effect on the Democratic Party in New York. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElection in Indiana between Dobson and Davis; predicted defeat of Stanton in Tennessee; possible Whig majority in the U.S. House; establisment of a Southern paper under Calhoun's direction; Clay's Northern tour as prelude to becoming a possible Presidential candidate; question of abolitionism. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReference to views expressed by Wallach; bill paid by French; Ritchie's request for some wine; health of Mr. Walker; politics in Tennessee concerning General Thomas H. Benton and Major General G. J. Pillow. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCongressional printing matters concerning Houston, Ned Curtis, Wendell and Benth[rysen?]; purchase of a cask of brandy for Ritchie. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBelief that Whig domination in Congress would lead to the withdrawal of U.S. troops out of Mexico and in turn jepordize the chance of the Government to secure peace with Mexico; desire for the Union to take a firm position against the Whigs and thier stand on the Mexican question. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOpportunity for Ritchie to acquire some port wine. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArticle submitted to the Union concerning European affairs; reference to marriage of Montpersier with the Infanta of Spain; French and English interests in Mexico. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAvowal of friendship and support in time of trouble; lengthy description of heiss' background and his ability to cope with failure. 7 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrediction that Democratic ticket nominated at Syracuse will be defeated; description of one of the New York candidates; the Irish vote in New York; Polk's strength in the next Presidential campaign; Baltimore Convention; Wilmot Proviso; Mexican War and position heiss would take against Mexico if he were President. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduction of Navy Lt. Boyle. 1 p. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReference to a letter from Capt. Robt. E. Lee and his descriptions of the Mexican battles of Coutreras and Chenibusco; belief that the Administration has underestimated the Mexicans' \"power, energy, and perseverance\". 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEstablishment of a paper in Pittsburgh to oppose the Wilmot Proviso. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDelivery of a bond and payment of interest on it. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMention of Brithsi Gen. Lane, Major Lully, Col. Childs, Major McCoy, Santa Anna; movement of U.S. troops to Jalapa, mexico; Santa Anna's escape to Puebla and pursuit by Col. Childs; prospects of peace. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVisit with Col. Fremont; Col. Smyth's private conversation with a Mr. Jones re Ritchie's relation to Col. Fremont. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnswer to an article to the American Whig Review entitled \"the President and the Army\"; discussion of the military, state militias, West Point Academy, etc. 7 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSecuring an appointment to West Point for the son of Mrs. F. Randolph of Fauquier. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEditorial for Ritchie [not enclosed]; duties in Europe; Mexican War; proposed visit of Major Hobbie. 3 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReference to lt. D.S. Wlson, former editor of the Democratic paper Miner's Express in DuBuque, Iowa. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduction of Pearson and his desire to be commissioned and to participate in the war against mexico. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWalker's request for a loan from Congress; funding the war against Mexico. 2 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLegal controversy surrounding the extradition of Lucian N. Metzgar, a French notary charged with forgery by his government. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrganizing the Democratic party for the Presidential Campaign. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDivision with the Democratic ranks oveer the Wilmot Proviso; right of Congress to interfere in state governments; question of slavery especially in the territories; mention of the Missouri Compromise. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSouthern Views on the course of the Mexican War. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWhig control of the House; Mexican War battles; General Scott's attack upon the capital; General Wool to his new headquarters; General Taylor \"will be forced into the political arena\". 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDinner invitation from the Pittsburgh Press. 1 p. LS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVan Reuthugsen[?]'s investment in a printing speculation; suggestion to Earringer that his friends should not oppose Ritchie in the Senate if they don't want Ritchie to obstruct Gales and Seaton in the House; printing matters between Blair and Rives; notice of a new theatre. 2 pp. ALSgt;.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDesire that Ritchie submit his editorial on time so the paper can go to press and be in the mail at a reasonable hour. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCongressional control of slavery. 4 pp. AMss.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSenator Dickinson's resolutions on slavery; Question of Congress' right to interfere with slavery in the territories; validity of the Missouri Compromise; territory acquired as a result of the war with Mexico. 4 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the Union; Walker and his promotion of free trade and an independent treasury; war with Mexico; mention of Gallatin and Clay. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReference to article in the Indiana Sentinel; houston's chances to be elected; mention of Andrew Johnson. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eObtaining a commission in the Army; Mexican War; friendship between Ritchie  Stange's father; general Taylor as a Whig nominee for the Presidenty; Clay's chances as a Presidential candidate. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApproach of the Democratic convention; defense of Polk's Administration in regard to the Mexican War. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComplaint that the Union is not mailed promptly; mention of Mexico and the war; denunciation of the Whig Party. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eImportance of constructing a railroad from San Fransisco to the Mississippi River; Gillian's journal \"travels in Mexico\" which he claims is the first published work to propose such a railroad; Whitney's proposals regarding a railroad from the Columbia River to Lake Michigan; Dallas' plan for a canal across the Isthmus of Tehuantepee. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProblems confronting the Democratic Party in New York; how to bring harmony to the party at the national convention.3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for information about benjamin Watkins Leigh. 1 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRoyall's command of U.S. troops on a trip from Council Grove [Kansas] to Fort Mann [Kansas?]; detailed description of Indian attacks while enroute to Fort Mann; mention of Major Thomas J. Bryant, U.S. Army Paymaster. 7 pp. Cy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDesire by Kuch to be a political writer for Ritchie during the campaign;Kush's selection as the Democratic candidate from prince George's County for the state Senate. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCollins' reasons for not supporting Martin Van Buren for the Presidency. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresidential campaign of 1848 and mention of Crittenden, Clay, Taylor; slavery questions; campaign tactics in Massachussetts and Kentucky. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ethe \"mecklenburg Declaration\"; mention of Van Buren, AAron Burr, and Andrew Jackson; desire for an appointment to Belgium. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLiquidation of Heiss' interest in the Union; possibility of disposing of this interest to George R.Fall, an editor of the Jackson Mississippian. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMartin Van Buren as a Presidential candidate; nomination of Cass and butler; predicted Democratic vote in Mississippi and Alabama; fading support for General Taylor in the South and West. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeneral Cass' position on the Wilmot Proviso; disagreement with Ritchie's editorials about Cass; mention of General Taylor, W.J. Brown, and Gov. Feltch. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for documents about Gen. Cass, Gen. Taylor; campaign in a country in North Carolina. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDispleasure with the command of Lt. A. H. Dearborn and request that he be transferred to Oregon for duty; mention of the Mexican War and slavery. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElection of Generals Cass and Butler; poem \"A Democratic Song\". 4 pp. ALS  Ms. Poem.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWhigs vs. Democrats in Louisiana; election prospects of Cass and Butler in Louisiana; ten points reflecting Taylor's political position. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresidential approval od the Oregon Bill and the Wilmot Proviso; selection of Cass and Butler; denunciation of Polk; betrayal felt by Democrats in the South. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSenate speech by Benton \"on the nomination of Brig. General Kearney for the brevet of Major General\". 1 p ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBelief American principles and freedom are being threatened; propsal of seven questions concerning the Presidential campaign of 1848; mention of Francis p. Blair Martin Van Buren, John Vanhusan, Dewit Clinton, and Daniel D. Thompkins. 3 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuspension of Casserly; assay reports on Heiss' gold mine. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReference to a communication about a friend Vanhusan;mention of John E. Norice and a Mr. Anwhich in the State Department. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWhig Presidential ticket of Filmore and Taylor; slave question; mention of Cass  Butler; establishment of a new political paper the Democratic Banner. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eState of political parties around Piqua, Ohio; Strength of the Whig Party in District #4; Whigs as antislavery men; views of Moses Corwin, a candidate for Congress from Ohio; free soil party in Dorsey's country; strength of the Democrats and their support of Cass and Butler; mention of General Taylor. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuggestion of the Executive Committee that a pamphlet be written about General Taylor; mention of Polk. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWhig Party in Connecticut and General Taylor's campaign there; candidacy of Cass and Butler; Whigs in Ohio and Pennsylvania; slavery and tariff issues; mention of Van Buren. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArrangements for payment of some of the Union's outstanding debts; richness of the ore in heiss' mine. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpected majority vote for Cass in Harrison's area. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eQuestions submitted in regard to voter qualification in Southern and slaveholding states. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates' rights vs. Congressional power; mention of the Wilmot Proviso; abolition of slavery; support for General Cass and for Butler; views of General Cass on slavery; included is a poem by Holding \" A descriptive peice on Cass  Butler\". 8 pp. ALS  Ms. Poem.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for a list of delegates to the New Jersey state convention; political pamphlet about Case and Taylor; distribution of the proposed pamphlet in Tennessee; Cass' predicted victory in Ohio. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWhig handbill by John A. Rogers which slandered Cass; Maguire's attempt to disprove Rogers' charges by citing a statement from General Charles Gratiot. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrench's health and inability to write regularly for the Union; prospects of electing Cass and Butler and their predicted success in the South and New England. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDesire by the kilby family to obtain a pension from Congress for the services rendered by their father, john Kilby, during the War for Independence; account of John Kilby's actions during that war. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRitchie's call to the late President of the B.  O. R.R.; possibility of Delaware voting Democratic; letter of McLane's to be published in the Delaware Gazette; expected victory in Pennsylvania. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePreparations for the coming election; circulation of political material \"urging [friends] to do their duty\"; stand against Taylor and Butler; anticipated election results in various states; mention of Senator Cameron, Cass, and Wilmot; tariff questions; speeches given by B.F. Brown of Ohio and F.W Bowden of Alabama; invitation to Ritchie to address the Spartan Band and many of his old friends in Richmond. Enclosed is a letter October 23, 1848 from N.M.M. to Thomas Ritchie re speeches given by Bowden and Brown. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcquisition of Cuba and its effect on Cass' campaign; mention of slavery questions. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElection of Cass  Butler; feeling in New York towards these two candidates; mention of Congressman Bowlin from Missouri; composition of the Barnburner faction in New York that is headed by Martin van Buren. Enclosed also is a letter October 28, 1848 from Dorn signed :Late from mexico\" to Ritchie re a Barnburners' meeting he attended and his subsequent belief that \"this free soil party is to be of very short duration\". 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosing a letter from W. T. Young, Lynchburg, to W.T.  Thomas Ritchie, Jr. about fraud by the Whig Party in Virginia on the eve of the Presidential election. 4 pp. Al.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEfforts of Democrats in Tennessee to elect Cass and butler; voting predicted in Eastern states. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePredicted election results in Baltimore and surrounding county. Enclosed is a printed circular \"Address of the Democratic City Convention, to the Democracy of Maryland\" signed by Henry S. Sanderson, W.A. Stewart, and John Carson. 2 pp. ALS.  Broadside.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWhig efford in Maine; reference to a circular that was distributed around the state. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReference to an article written by Patterson. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of Barbour's son, Calhoun, and desire that a notice be inserted in the Union. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJust published pamphlet with some comments about the Wilmot Proviso; publisher may send Ritchie more for distribution; refers to \"Sophisms of the Protective policy\"; wishes it were published in tract form for country wide distribution to promote free trade; attitude in New England towards commerce; need for international free trade association. 8 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for additional accounts from California, especially about Gov. Mason, Stevenson, or Marcy's son. Including Marcy's reply to the effect he has no additional information from Mason or his son but that Stevenson wrote he will be leaving for the mines. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport based on tests at the mint verifying the quality of gold being taken from California mines. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCooperation between Col. Benton and Calhoun over a revenue tariff; mention of [George] Bancroft; problems encountered with the mail service, especially in Bellville; Van buren and the Texas question; list of Democrats anticipated by Penn to become Presidential Candidates; reference to the Baltimore Convention. 3 pp. incomplete. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScheme propsed by the Boston capitalists to finance a railroad to the Pacific; mention of P.P Degrand. 2 pp. Ms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses article \"Poetical Epistle From Gen. Taylor to Major Jack Downing\" which is a comment on Taylor's Administration. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBuck's family background and political leanings; suggestion that Ritchie write a book on the political history of the U.S.; Buck's reflections on Whig influence in education and the thrust of abolitionism and religion into politics. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoherty's employment background and desire to be a reporter for the Union. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTaylor as a Presidential candidate; Clay's return to the Senate; politics of John Bell; mention of Buchanan; Cass' nomination; major campaign issues of the tarriff, bank, internal improvements,  the Wilmot Proviso. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eViews of Robison; mention of William Hardin and Joesph Wright; subscription to the Union; cantaining slavery within its present limits. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReference to an article by Judge Clifton of Jackson Mississippi, which argues the point of view of the Supreme Court of Mississippi as opposed to the view of the Supreme Court of the United States. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduction of Wick's cousin and reference to a letter writen by him. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpression of admiration for Ritchie. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. NC1.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConstruction of a railroad from St. Louis to San Francisco; plans to finance the project; mention of Degrand, Whitney, Bayard, and Sentator Benton's proposals; success of Western railroad from Boston to Albany; consideration of the Pacific consumer market for manufactured and agricultural products. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTreaty of Guadulupe Hildalgo compared to the Treaty of Dover; Wilmot Proviso; railroad to San Francisco; mention of Degrand. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBuilding of a railroad to California. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Article from the Louisiana Courier in relation to appointments to office by Gen. Taylor\"; Wagner's \"hope that all loco foco officers would be dismissed\" by Taylor; mistake of applying the dismissal of officers to include the collector of the port of New Orleans; defense of the collector by Wagner. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of a letter from S. D. Rowan of the McMinnville, Tennessee, about Ritchie's loss of privileges in the Senate. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscrepancies in Congressional printing costs between work of Wendell and Ritchie. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHeiss' plans to return to Washington; Ritchie's printing for the Congress; books ordered for Ritchie; financial misunderstanding between Heiss and Cocoran and Riggs. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArticle signed \"West Virginia\" ny Swann contrasting the character of Northern and Southern men, especially in regaurd to property  principles.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcquiring land from Ritchie in order to build an Episcopal Church. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduction of Col. Chapman Livy of Mississippi. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of Jeremiah Cobb; discontinuation of a subscription to the Union. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOutstanding bills for Congressional printing; failure of the paper True Sun; effort to start a new Democratic paper in New York City; debut of George Gideon's The Republic; mention of W.D. Wallach. Gen. Foote, Col. Webb, and Gov. Graham. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDebut of The Republic; new subscriptions to the Union; visit with debut of The Republic; new subscriptions to the Union; visit with Judge Bryan; rumor of a merger of the National Whig into The Republican; financial problems stemming from Congressional printing. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiss [Margaret] Fuller's history of Italy and talents as a writer; her association with the New York Tribune and desire to write for another paper at a better salary. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComparison of people in the South and North with emphasis on the character of the New York massess; details of the public reception given Father Mathews, a temperance leader. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelation between the Union and the New York Evening Post; Col. Webb's views on Gen. Cass. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledgement of a generous gift; business matters of the Union. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePoem presented for publication in the Union, \"A Tribute to the Memory of James K Polk\" 2 pp. ALS.  Ms. Poem.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Kidnapping a Spaniard at New Orleans by an Emissary of the Cuban government\"; independence of Cuba. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArticle [not enclosed] sbmitted to the Union by Gideon Welles; examination of Smith's pamphlet against the Democratic Party and recomendation that it not be published; refutation of Smith's charge against Burke; New Republic as a defender of the Democrats; questions of whether slavery is the issue among Democrats; belief that slavery must be abandoned as the main article in the Democratic Party creed. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpression of sadness over the death of James K. polk by the Dialectic Society of the University of North Carolian. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of an article submitted to The Republic by Salle under the name 'Whigissimus\"; Salle's request to also have the article published in the Union. 10 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArticle addressing several questions to the Union regarding slavery in the territories, executive patronage, and biased reporting; mention of John C. Calhoun, Thomas H. Benton, and Martin Van Buren. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of a communication \"From the New York Observer--Did Britain force Slavery Upon America\" signed \"Necker\"; inaugaration of Polk; elections in Kentucky. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduction of Stafford and his family; detailed account of repeated attempts by Stafford's sister to obtain information about a claim pending in Congress. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCooke's journal about the desert between Tueson Sonora and the Gila River. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEstablishment of a new Democratic paper at Leesburg, Virginia, by Clary and Greer and another in New Market by David Hendrick. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Removal of W.A.R. Singleton the Post Master at Amissville\"; remarks by \"Hamlet\" in an earlier article about Singleton's removal; political ramifications of this controversy on General Taylor and his Cabinet; mention of the Wilmot Proviso. 5 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduction of Judge Wash. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresidential ambitions of Clay and Webster. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArticle signed \"A thinking observer\" [by Booth] which looks at the character and principles of the Whig Party and compares them to those of the Tory Party in England. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGift of a horse, Rocky Mountain, to General Z. Taylor. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReference to article by Breckenridge. 1 p. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReaction to Whig journalism. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"John Hampden\" article in the Union; that article's influence over the French population in Loisiana; mention of Emile LaSere and Peter K. Wagner. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRailroad between the Mississippi River and the territories of Oregon and California; Davidson's arguments challenging the assumed \"practicability and utility\" of such a railroad; analysis of the territories' population, commerce,  agricultural production; proposeal of air travel as being a more practical link between sections of the country. 5 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReference to address made by Rev. George A. Coffey on \"social classes\" before the Literary Societies of Dickinson College; Coffey's qualifications to be Chaplain of the House of Representatives. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReaction of Mississippi and Georgia to the Wilmot Proviso; union of the Whigs and Democrats in Georgia over the Proviso; mention of the Missouri Compromise; belief in the South that the Confederacy can no longer yield power to Congress on the subject of slavery; mention of Henry Clay; warning to the North. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCircular addressed to diplomats in Central America; U.S. acquisition of the Island of Tigre; question of Honduras' right to cede Tigre to the U.S.; diplomatic and commercial problems that might arise from the U.S. occupation of Tigre, especially with England. 6 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment of a subscription to the Union; Quin's political background. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eForwarding Simpson's copies of the union to Columbus, Ohio; expression of thanks for the fine quality of the Union. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFormation of a \"Patriotic Junta for the promotion of the Political interests of Cuba\"; mention of general Narciso Lopez. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArticle \"to general Zachary Taylor President of the United States\" with comments on his Administration. 4 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRitchie's responsibilities as a public printer. 2 pp. Doc. Cy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of expenses incurred by Ritchie for printing Pesident Taylor's obituary. 2 pp. Doc.Cy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pp. Doc.Cy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to Mr. Lynch; possibility of visiting with Ritchie. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport printed in the Daily Globe concerning remarks made by McLane in the House; W.D. Wallach's desire to reprint the report in a condensed version; McLane's preference for a full reprint. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnnouncement from the Philomathean Society of Ohio UNiversity that Ritchie has been chosen a member. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Quashy's\" escape from the South and his plan to live in a house in Albany owned by Seward[?] 1 p. Cy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThree Questions directed to the Union to discern whether or not it is \"a disunion paper\" and its editors \"disunionists\". 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRomeyer as propietor of the New York Globe; dismissal of the editor Du Salle; changes made in the paper's contents; efford to establish party harmony; vote on the Wilmot Proviso. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 pp. AMs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter Ritchie wrote in regard to Texas and General Houston; state of Lucas' health after a riding accident; Lucas' desire to see a friend Stevenson and to discuss farming with him; support for General Cass. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of Lott's letter to President Zachary Taylor enclosed to Ritchie and Burke for possible inclusion in the Union; concerns the rights of the South. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHunter's willingness to help \"defeat any contruction [?] against [Ritchie?]\" 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWarning to Young that no one else from Illinois should be appointed a House of Representatives clerk, especially if Young desired re-election to his position. Includes AN by S.L. Lewis. 2 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAvailable clerkships in Congress and how the positions are filled; mention of Judge Richard Montgomery Young. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis astonishment at Colo. Randolph's card; the Compromise [of 1850], \" a great crisis in our affairs.\" [Handwriting difficult]. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGibson's relation to the abolitionists. Enclosed also are notes by Gibson 22  23 May re: belief Ritchie has \"wholly miscalculated the spirit of the South\"; establishment of a paper to represent the South; effect of the Compromise of 1850. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSouthern reaction to the Compromise of 1850; belief Southerners will accept the compromise since the only other alternatives are \"Taylor's plan and disunion\"; cautious responce of the Southern press; mention of the Nashville Convention. 3 pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrench S. Evans, Chairman, and James A. Kennedy  Benj. F. Pleasants, Secretaries. 2 pp. Doc. Draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbolition of slavery; compensation to enslavers; distribution of Black people; mention of John Krepps Miller, President Taylor, Henry Clay, and Thomas Benton. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDesire for a \"radical and salutory change\" in regard to working conditions and printing schedules. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePredicted \"remodeling of parties\" due to actions taken on the compromise; weakness of Gen. Cass as a party leader; possibility of Clay's candidacy for the Presidential office; the tariff and a U.S. Bank as campaign issues; influence of a \"Cuban Invasion\"; abolition of slavery. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHigh regard felt for Ritchie; comments recieved by Whetstone on a letter he sent to a member of Congress; mention of the Nashville Convention; effect of Ritchie's relation with Burke; belief that passage of the Wilmot Proviso would lead to disunion. conclusions reached by Whetstone in regard to the South's political relations with the North. 5 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePosibility that the Governor of South Carolina might appoint Hamilton to fill a vacancy in the Senate; compromise over the slavery question; mention of Henry Clay. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnity of the Democratic Party; relations between Northern  Southern Democrats; mention of the Missouri Compromise; belief disunion will result if the South is forced to accept the Compromise of 1850; convention at Nashville; consideration given the Omnibus Bill; \"sacrifice of political and social rights of the south\"; Smith's questioning of Ritchie's leadership in the Democratic ranks. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExtension of slavery in the territories. 8 pp. incomplete. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppointment of a bipartisan committee to discuss \"questions of slavery and the best means of settling it\"; desire to have the Union preserved; advocacy of compromise; praise of the work done by Clay. 2 pp. ALSs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe Compromise Bill as the salvation of the Union; \"eccentric course\" of Thomas H. Benton; opposition to the compromise. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSupport for Clay's compromise measures; why the North and South should accept the compromise; an appeal to patriotism. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis letter to Hon. John K Miller giving his views about the National Bank, tariff, all the \"isms' of Europe, slavery, the Nashville Convention, the Wilmot Proviso, etc. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePromotion of Ritchie's interests in reference to the Congressional printing contract. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInformation requested about \"a man by name John Tench or Tanch\". 2 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. Ms. Poem.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVote on the Compromise of 1850; desire to have the slavery question settles; comparison of abolitionists' fanaticism to that of the crusade against witches. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Formation of slave states bordering on Mexico\"; annexation of Texas; mention of William R. King; colonization movement; eradication of slavery; \"working slaves in the mines\". 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCancellation of Hutchin's subscription to the Union; \"aggression by the Northern section on the Doomed South; compromise over slavery and the 36-30 division of territory; mention of Henry Clay, Thomas H. Benton, and Henry S. Foote; political feelings in Georgia. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDetails of what Swanzy[?] consider to be a \"grand scheme to invade, subdue  plunder the South\"; belief that \"the South, in a civil war, can whip the North\"; denunciation of the Compromise of 1850; mention of Clay, Webster, Foote and Benton as \"demigogues\"; admission of Texas and California to the Union; \"coalition, between Clay  the federal party, to proscribe the entire democracy\". 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of Jona. Cilley; correspondence between H.A. Wise and Henry Clay. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcquisition of bronze guns \"to be cast into an equestrian statue of Gen. Jackson\"; mention of Major General Scott, former Secretary of War, and Major Mordecai, commander at the Washington arsenal. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSlavery as a cause of disunion; disapproval of the Union's position on the slavery question; California bill  the predicted effect of its passages on Georgia; feeling that Southerners are not fairly represented in the government and the Congress. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the Union; compromise measures to settle the slavery question; strict adherance to the Constitution; defeat of the Democratic Party in Missouri; \"traitorous\" actions of Benton in Missouri; mention of James K. Polk. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDispleasure expressed over the compromise bills; Wilmot Proviso; slavery in the territories; \"inevitability\" of \"resistance or unconditional submission\" on the part of the South; effect of the compromise measures on the Democratic party in the South; mention of the Nashville Convention; status of the Whig Party in the South. 6 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePurchase of Gallinas for recolonization of slaves presently living in Ohio. Enclosed is a broadside, August 23, 1850, \"Ohio in Africa\" by David Christy, an agent for the American Colonization Society for Ohio. 3 pp. ALS  Broadside.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDelay in sending proofs to the Patent Office because of a printers' strike; mention of Jenny Lind; family news. 3 pp. AlS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement from the paper; sectional differences. Includes pencilled note by Ritchie. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the Union; support of Ritchie and his expressed position on the political events; reaction in Mississippi to sectional compromises over slavery; dissolution of the country. Note by Ritchie included. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the Union; Southerners' reaction to Ritchie's support of compromise measures over slavery. Pencilled note by Ritchie included. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for the return of an article written by Robertson dealing with the colonization of negroes in California. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEulogy on General Jackson; meeting soon with Ritchie. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the Union; expression of confidence in Ritchie; the slavery issue; hope that Congress will act justly on Ritchie's relief claim during its next session. Includes a note by Ritchie. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. Newspaper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis retirement, Nashville Convention, Wilmot Proviso. [Handwriting difficult]. 6 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLaw in Massachusetts concerning the marriage of whites and negroes; passage of the fugitive slave bill; mention of Webster, Horace Mann, and Orin P. Fowler; Andrews' preference of love over violence to settle the slavery conroversy; proposal for eventual emancipation. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the Union; Ritchie's support of compromise; comment on the seeming \"madness of the hour\". 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCongressional handling of a bill important to Ritchie. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWallach's desire to continue as the Union's New York correspondent after Ritchie retires; Ritchie's claim for rleief before Congress; Cass' prospects in New York; \"barnburners\" in the New York legislature. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the Union; losses sustained by Ritchie from his Congressional printing. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to Ritchie \"on behalf of the Democracy of Richmond\"; request that Ritchie respond quickly to the invitation [not enclosed] 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment of subscription to the Union; Nicoll's interest in Ritchie and his paper; Ritchie's retirement. Enclosed also is a letter March 28, 1951, from John C. Nicoll to Thomas Ritchie re payment given one of Ritchie's agents for the subscription. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubcription to the Union; Payment due Ritchie for Congressional printing; Ritchie's efforts in support of the Constitution and harmony among states. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDesire to edit a book containing copies of the Richmond Enquirer and the Union from the past 47 years. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement and loss of his case before congress. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCongressional defeat of Ritchie's private relief bill; Ritchie's retirement from the Union; \"strict construction\" of the Constitution as \"the great safeguard of the South\"; slavery question and internal improvement schemes held as threats to the South. 2 pp. ALS,\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRitchie's retirement from editorial life; compliments to Ritchie as a patriotic citizen and leader of the best Democratic newspaper; Congressional injustice done to Ritchie in rejecting his claim for printing costs. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment of a subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement; hope that the next session of Congress will approve Ritchie's relief bill. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement.1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the Union; expression of gratitude to Ritchie for his services; hope that Congress will yet deal fairly with Ritchie. Includes note by Ritchie. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement; controversy between Ritchie and Rives; relief bill before Congress. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRitchie's interest in Harrison's \"treatise on the Latin etymology and Syntax\"; mention of A. Byrd and his training at the University of Virginia. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the union; Ritchie's retirement; Stanton's re-election to Congress. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the Union; hope that the next session of Congress will approve of Ritchie's request for financial relief; Ritchie's contribution to his party and country. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the Union; veneration for Ritchie's character; hope that the next session of Congress will do justice to Ritchie's relief claim. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement, agreement with Ritchie's political views. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the Union; agreement with Ritchie's views concerning the South and compromise over slavery; belief Major Donalson and his partner General Armstrong will not have strong influence over the public; injustice of treattment given Ritchie by Congress. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement; Congressional action against Ritchie. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement; includes a pencilled note by Ritchie. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement; injustice done by Congress against Ritchie; news of Hawkins' family; mention of Senator Mallory from Florida and a Mr. Breckenbrough. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement; mention of F.P. Stanton. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the UNion; Ritchie's retirement. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the Union; comment on Donelson as Ritchie's successor; defeat of Ritchie;s claim before Congress; mention of Andrew Jackson, Henry Clay, Filmore, Van Buren and Stanton; including note by Ritchie. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. Accounts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pp. Accounts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduction of \"Dr. George and his brother mr. Edward d'Oettingen, gentlemen of Russia\". 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of Harrison's work on Latin grammar; introduction od D'Alfonce, an instructor in drawing and gymnastics at the University of Virginia. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReference to Andrew Stevenson as a possible candidate for the office of Vice President. Enclosed is a newspaper clipping from the Daily Pennsylvanian dated March 3, 1852 entitled \"Our Next Vice President\" by \"Many Democrats\". 2 pp. ALS and NC1\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSermon of Doctor Butler; acknowledgement of expressions of sympathy. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for a biographical sketch of Ritchie for inclusion in abook \"Men of the Time in 1852\". 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplanation of items on a statement; printing expenses shared by Ritchie and Farnham; Farnham's financial status. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to attend \"a Grand Democratic Mass Meeting, at...New Market\". 1 p. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"estimate of the prices fixed by the bill for 'Public Printing,' which has passed the House of Representatives\". Includes note by Ritchie. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRitchie's tribute to Henry Clay; passage of a bill for Ritchie's relief in regard to the Congressional printing; suggestion that Ritchie write a book. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeneral Scott's defense against John Q. Adams' 1843 statement in the House of Representatives that Scott was a slaveowner. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence regarding the compromise; mention of Clay, Calhoun, Cass, Webster; Ritchie's problems with a printing contract. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. Account with receipt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExamination of printing costs \"intended to cover the Taylor Pamphlets\". 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReference to a letter from Ritchie \"containing remeniscences of Henry Clay and the Compromise\"; policy of the present Administration; Hinford's [?] attitude towards the Democratic and Whig parties. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation for the Ritchie family to call upon the Websters. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for a letter of recomendation from Ritchie. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStatement from the printing committee that Ritchie will be compensated for expenses resulting from the printing of the Taylor obituary pamphlet. 1 p. ADS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWhite's address \"to the Presidential Electoral College of Wisconsin\". 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eQueComplimentary letter to Meade; question of internal improvements and disposition of public lands. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to play whist. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReference to Robinson's brother; Ritchie's retirement; acquisition of magnolia blooms. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eClaim document from Col. Forney; dismissal of Mr. Belt and 20 others from the union office by Mr. Curran; account with Mr. Blake under the supervision of Mr. Cross; mention of the Taylor pamphlet. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to visit Mann; \"celebration of the 77th anniversery of American Independence\"; dinner guests attending the celebration which included Daniel Dewey Barnard, U.S. Minister to Prussia, and Consul Ralph King; reflection on the vastness of the U.S.; belief annexation of territory and interest in gold will bring discord between the states; \"reports about the Turkish-Russian War\"; sale of property lots in Washington. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScott's voyage to Rio with his son; Edward kent's efforts to make Scott acquainted with his new position as Consul; Scott's first impressions of Rio and his duties. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Anti-nullification\" correspondence; reduction of the tariff; account of Littell's career in journalism; mention of Gen. Jackson, Mr. McLane, Henry Clay; desire to find a businessman with whom to publish a paper in New York. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnticipated rift in Congress along sectional, party and/or/ individual lines; legislation on internal improvements, harbors, a pacific railroad; military vunerability of California and Oregon; Calhoun at the memphis Convention; Compromise of 1850. Includes a note by Ritchie. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts for the printing of the Taylor obiturary pamphlet. 2 pp. Doc. Cy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelationship between Henry Clay and Mr. Boyd. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pp. ADS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Shares of stock in the Farmers Bank of Virginia\"; receipt for money recieved in payment of paper for Congressional printing; mention of John Trenholm and Mr. Towers. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVirginia State Fair and questions about distributing seed and improving an exhibition; distribution of an agricultural report; mention of F.G. Ruffin. 3 pp. LS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpeech by Judge Bayly; meeting \"in relation to the Jamestown celebration\". 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBrief accounts of matters being dealt with by the House and Senate. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProposed meeting to \"talk over the affairs of the nation\". 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEditorial in the Union. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCelebration at Jamestown; support of William Allen for the reaping match during the celebration. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApologies for an \"unfortunate misunderstanding\" and desire to \"forget and forgive\". Enclosed also is a letter February 15, 1854, from Thomas Ritchie to [?]. Re. Receipt of a \"noble letter\" and wish also to let \"by gones be by gones\". 3 pp. L.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdjustment of the tariff. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHonorary membership in the State Historical Society of Wisconsin accorded to Ritchie. 2 pp. L.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRitchie's health; Mr. Buchanan in England; foreign papers for Ritchie. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpeech of Mr. Boyce; \"report on Free Banking\"; Ritchie's health; greetings to Ritchie's family. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledgement of the receipt of the letter from Ritchie. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Manuscript relating to the Colony at Jamestown\". 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Manuscript written by Mr. [Hugh Blair] Grigsby\"; \"interest in the Jamestown settlement\"; wishes for Ritchie's recovery of good health. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eState of Ritchie family burying grounds and vault; estimated repair costs for the vault cover and brick work. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePapers desired by Ritchie that may be in the possession of a Mr. [Alexander Gordon] Penn; weakness of the Administration; acquisition of Cuba. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRitchie's account with the Comptrollers Office in the Treasury Department; request to see Mr. Edgerton. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Mr. Girffin of Montreal; mention of Gov. Pownall; receipt of an essay. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Mr. Griffin of Montreal; essay \"Junius Discovered\"; Ritchie's desire to recieve a copy of Griffin's work; mention of Gov. Pownall and Lord John Russell; mention of letters from Gov. Pownall to Rev. Dr. Cooper; comment on the weather. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReference to \"a copy of the affidavit of Mr. Holland, that accompanied [Ritchie's] account for printing the Obituary Taylor pamphlet\". 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpenses incurred in printing Taylor's obituary; Ritchie's health. 1 p. 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Includes letters, documents and a diary of members of the family of Thomas Ritchie, his wife Isabella (Foushee) Ritchie and ten of their twelve children of Richmond, Va., \"Brandon,\" Prince George County, Va. and Washington, D.C.","There are letters, 1847-1848, of Dr. Robert Ruffin Ritchie in Mexico and letters, 1849-1860, of George Ritchie while serving in the United States Navy. Many prominent nineteenth century Virginians are mentioned in the letters. Some concern the actress Anna Cora Ogden Mowatt Ritchie and others reflect conditions during the Civil War.","The collection also includes professional papers of Thomas Ritchie, chiefly letters, 1845-1851, written to him as editor of the Union, the official organ of the Democratic Party. Topics covered include the slavery issue; the annexation of Texas; military and political aspects of the Mexican War; internal improvements; the Wilmot Proviso; the Compromise of 1850; Oregon; and the presidential elections of 1844-1848. The mechanics of publishing a newspaper and Ritchie's problems as Congressional printer are also reflected.","Folders 1-312 are a part of Southern Women and their Families in the 19th Century Papers and Diaries Series C Reels 8 and 9 in Swem Library's microforms area, call number HQ1438 .V5 S68.","The family papers, dating largely 1940-1851, contain family news of the Ritchie family, social news, and mention of many prominent 19th century Virginians. Of particular interst are Robert Ruffin Ritchie's letters from Mexico, 1847-1848; letters of George Ritchie while serving in the U.S. Navy, 1849-1860; Civil War letters reflecting social and economic conditions; and the considerable number of family letters to and from Brandon, home of Ritchie's daughter, Isabella Ritchie Harrison (Mrs. George Harrison). Included are single letters by Benjamin Ewell and John Tyler.","Chiefly letters to her husband, thier children, and her grandson.","Scope and Contents","Expected arrival of Appleton and Ritchie on the boat; William's arrival; Robert's preference for fillmore and not Pierce; isabella's good health; mention of numerous friends; memories of thier \"days of courtship\"; beginning of the harvest at Brandon; visit to Cabin Point/ 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Attendance at the capitol\"; mention of a number of friends and acquaintances; James Wickham's interest in May Parker [?]; location of a flannel chemise; request for news about Anne Eliza; \"meeting in Mecklenburg for the purpose of proscribing the Enquirer\".","Scope and Contents","Isabella Harrison's health; William in Paris; description of a delightful poet for 150 people; mention of Mr. Mellen \"who is a poet and the son of Chief Justice of Maine\"; comments about the people who attended the party; Richards wish \"to see as much of his father as he could before he went on his circuit\"; Thomas Ritchie's dinner \"with all the grandees at Col. Peytons\"; expected death of \"Mrs. Dr. Page\"; news about members of the family. 4 pp. ALS.","Chair for Bell; General Washington's birthday cake; Anne Eliza's childhood fondness for Washington; Isabella's attendance at the Centennial Ball; news about various friends; outbreak of scarlet fever. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Pleasure of May Parker's company; Mr. parker's desire that his daughter be like Isabella Harrison; \"ball to be given by Commder Patterson\"; box recieved from Anne Eliza; motherly concern for Isabella's well being; \"visit from Mrs. Judge Tucker\"; letter from the Lawrences via Mr.s Lewis. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Virginia's case of scarlet fever; instructions as to how Isabella handled Virginia's illness 'in case Anne Eliza should have it\" at Brandon; Mary's attendance at the ball; Siamese twins as \"a great curiosity\"; bills to be paid; love to all. 3 pp. ALS.","Virginia's recovery from a case of scarlet fever; Isabella Ritchies's great desire to have her daughter visit home; worth of a buttermilk diet; health of Mrs. Page and L. Munford.","Mrs. Ritchie's return to Richmond; shopping done for Isabella and expenses incurred; Mary Newton's health; news about various friends; enclosed also is a note to Isabella from her father. 4 pp. ALS.","Inclement weather preventing Mrs. Ritchies visit to Brandon; desire to see Mrs. Taylor; Mr. Nicholas interest in Evelyn; money recieved from Richard Randolph; letter from William while in Rome; family news; threat to knock General Boyd down with a chair; love to all. 3 pp. ALS","Mrs. Ritchie's desire to accompany Mr. harrison; Mention of Mr. Carter; \"spool silk' purchased at Nielsons; apologies for spools sent to Mrs. Powell; primrose flowers selected by Thomas Ritchie; musical party in the parlour; \"horrid reports about Ann Coles' and her father's investigation in Richmond. 2 pp. ALS.","Dinner of cod; tea with the Brockenbroughs; evening with Judge Tucker, Brook, and Mr. Nicholas; news about numerous friends. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Evelyn's departure to petersburg and the Ritchie's feeling she was not completely satisfied with her visit; purchase of an expensive dress; pencilled sketch of a \"gold hand\"; description of Abraham and Sally's wedding; sad death of Anne May; Thomas Ritchie's belief that \"there is a reaction rising in Virginia\"; desire to have Isabella visit Richmond. 4 pp. ALS.","Mary's Child ill with the thrash; visit from Uncle Carter; no rasberries to preserve; love to those at Brandon. 2 pp. ALS","Concern for Isabella Harrison's health; desire to have Isabella come to Richmond; present of earrings to Mary; dresses sent to Mrs. Ritchie by Mrs. Andrew. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Mention of Governor  Barbour; visit from Dr. Nelson; health of Margaret  Virginia; Isabella's poor health during her pregnancy  her \"course of starvation\"; \"despatches from Great Britian...[and] hoped of an amicable ajustment; letters from William; Margaret's music lesson with Daniel; News about numerous friends. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Selection of carpets for Isabella H.; mention of Capt. Bigger; decription of the carpets; party at Dr. Watson's  comment on teh elaborate turbans worn at the party; \"three Pyramids\" at Mr. McFarland's \"brilliant party'; news about numerous friends. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"A most cruel disappointment\" that Isabella H. did not come to Richmond; Carter Gwathney's engagement; mention of other expected marriages; \" Mr. Pendicuris [?]  last lecture\": \"The Whig abuses Mr. Nicholas\"; health of Judge Parker. 3 pp. ALS","Mrs. Johnson's fears for her son William; Anne Eliza's letters; paintings done by Mr. Mayor [?] and W. Robertson; description of a picture that Isabella Ritchie found pleasing; shoes for Isabella Harrison; mention of numerous friends; mr. West's portrait of Charlotte Carter; Mr. Leigh's recovery at Fauquier Springs. 4 pp ALS.","Meetings with Mr. [William James] Hubert [Hubard] to discuss painting a miniature; mention of Mr. Byrd; reports about disease in the city; family news. 2 pp. ALS","Evening spent with Miss Ford; George Taylor's peculiar behavior; success of the Ritchie's party and compliments about the good food; Mr. Hubard's painting; death of James Lyons and Anne Gwathney. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Anxiety about the health of the children at Brandon; Margaret's extended visit in Petersburg; payment of a debt at the Farmers Bank; news about numerous friends; Hancoke Chevallin [?] taken prisoner by the Mexicans\". 3 pp. ALS","Mrs. Ritchie's health; sermon at St. James; desire to recieve God's mercy and inspiration; purchase of a new servant, Henry; talents possessed by Henry; visit with President Polk's brother; Thomas Ritchie's Illness due to a large \"dose of salts'; news about numerous friends. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Health of Mrs. Mayo and Mary Jane Fulton; mention of Gansevoort Melville, Judge Sutherland,  Mr. Davenac [?]; \"letters of recomendation from Mr. Van Buren\"; post office matter involving Mr. Roane  William Ritchie; news about various friends. 4 pp. ALS.","Birth of the Harrison's son and Mrs. Ritchie's responce to the good news. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Charlotte as \"a legal witness\"; mention of Mr. Gooch; purchase of the Mills in Warwick; bill for a cap and bonnet; comment on Thomas Ritchie's \"crisis' and receipt of money through the mail; social engagements in Richmond; note from Mr. Carter \"full of reflection upon the uncertainty of life\"; whooping cough in town. 4 pp. ALS.","Breakfast with Betsy Coles; Mrs. Ritchie's displeasure with her dressmaker; \"grand dinner at Judge Nicholas'\" complete with Charlotte Russe and orange ice; mention of Mrs. Gilmer, Dr. Norton, Judge Barlow  many others; dinner party given by the Ritchies; family news. 4 pp. ALS","Scope and Contents","Mrs. Ritchie's good health; \"anti-Union\" feeling among Ritchie's friends; Mrs. Ritchie's desire to have the \"brioche cover'; good will to the Prussian painter; flowers in bloom; recipe for bread. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Approaching death of Mary [Ritchie Green?]; visit from Mrs. Mayo; Mrs. Byrd's improved health; Thomas Ritchie declining \"the honour of Governor\"; vote of a majority of stockholders' at the springs; mention of Dr. Clarke, James Ellis, Dr. Haxale; marriage of Mrs. Moncure to William Selden; death of Dr. Berkeley; Anne Eliza's cold; love to members of the family. 3 pp. ALS.","Jenny's health; Mary's visit in Fredericksburg with the Batons; thanks to Mr. Harrison for his letter. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Purchases made for Isabella by her mother; visitors anticipated at Brandon; dinner party which included a number of married ladies; \"going to see the Fire King\"; family news. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Enema for Margaret Harrison; basket at Zimmerman's; Judge Mason's insistence that Mrs. Ritchie stay with his family on her next visit; note from Emily Rutherfoord to William; carriage accident; candidates for a judgeship; \"personal interview with Admiral Reeside\"; evening at the National Hall-\"no longer Theatre\"; aprons at the Fair. 8 pp. ALS","Thomas Ritchie's suggestion that Mrs. Nicholas and friends be invited to brandon; Mrs. Spear's compliments about the Harrisons; strawberries for dinner; comment on the apricot trees. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Anne Eliza's decision to go to Brandon; Hellibone as a medicine \"quite dangerous for married ladies\"; two suicide attempts; Mrs. Gooch's health. Included also is a letter Mary Ritchie to Isabella re Mary's departure from the Harrisons and scial events at home. 3 PP. ALS.","Reason why Isabella would prefer that william did not pursue his somewhat serious intentions in regard to a young lady [most likely Anna Cora Ogden Mowatt]; Isabella's health; seals on a Valentine; note that the letter is \"Perhaps too strong.\"","Scope and Contents","Arrival of a check; billiards as a new \"passion\" for the family; changes in Brandon under George; motherly concern for George; Jeannie McBlair's musical talents; a suprise party at Mr. Freelands; news about various friends and relatives; items Isabella would like purchased. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","request for \"Orne Bails\" from Fannie Allen; concern for George; cold weather; desire that Charlotte attend the Inauguration; thoughts about George Byrd; care of some geraniums; visit with the Claremonts and the Canadians; news about various friends. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Arrival of Mr. Cross and a box of peas from Ashburgton; possible visit of Mr. McLean and Mr. Ben Williams with the Gittlngs; health of some friends; \"walk in the beautiful grounds of Mr. William Caldwells\"; visit to a graveyard; incidence of yellow fever. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Margaret Stone's health; arrival at the Washington Depot; fulfillment of a promise; friends and family in Washington; purchase of books at an auction; Isabella's concern for Margaret's seemingly \"hopeless' case; presents recieved by Anne Eliza; \"beautiful speciments of Japanese ingenuity\" at the President's; desire to recieve some money rather than have it invested. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Mr. Murdaugh as \"the Pastor of the Lower Church\"; text of Mr. Murdaugh's sermon; Isabella's walk along the river; border around the afghan; visit by George to the Gittings; Margaret's health; red birds in a cage; Dr. Robert's trips to Claremont and his concern over an ice bound vessel. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"statement of the money [Mr. Gittings] paid Isabella last summer and autumn\"; present from Cora of one of her books; Cora's \"baby Ball--to the children\"; news about various friends and relatives; desire that Charlotte write more frequently. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Thanks for letter recieved; money in bank; winter weather around Brandon; loss of Robert's and Bella's boats in the river ice; effect of the weather on plants in the greenhouse; health of one of Bella's carriage horses; presents from George Ritchie; Isabella's wish that George would be sent \"in a good Vessel to the Mediterranean\" 4 pp. AL.","Scope and Contents","Dress made by Miss Vernon; account of Cora's \"baby ball\"; sleigh ride; comment on Cora's book; request that Mrs. McComas make Isabella \"a body of Bombadine\"; purchase of other sewing items. 4 pp. ALS.","Purchase of coarse worsted to finish an afghan; Isabella Harrison's relectance to visit the Gittings before they come to Brandon. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Checks to be deposited in Isabella's account at the Cheasepeake Bank; items required for sewing a dress fir Bettie Heath; Mr. Wilson's party; news about members of the family; \"Mr. McKims failure\". 4 pp. ALS.","Exchange of material; news about several friends; church services performed by Mr. Murdaugh; broken wharf; visit to Claremont. 2 pp. ALS","Scope and Contents","\"Beautiful and tranquil\" surroundings at Brandon; Mr. Murdaugh's sermon at Cabin Point Church; renovation of Brandon Church; writing desk [for Mr. Murdaugh possibly]; trip to Washington via Richmond; dress for Evelyn Walker; mailing the letter. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Mr. Gittings' health; pleasure from being in Richmond with William Ritchie; dislike for a servant [?]; Beverly and family efforts to have him shipped out of Capt. Davis' boat; \"impatience to get off to the Springs\"; purchase of books by Shakespeare for William; check to pay Mrs. McComas. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Expected arrival of guests from Richmond; inclement weather; news about various friends; \"lessons in the culinary art\"; decorations for the church; Mr. Murdaugh's writing desk; caps from Mrs. Irving. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Mr. Murdaugh's desk; sad condition of the Rectory; Mr. Harrison's atttempts to find \" a water or hydraulic\" bed for his wife; cold weather and bad roads; Nellie's wedding; love to friends and family; death of the McKim's child. 6 pp. ALS","Scope and Contents","Description of a passenger next to Isabella on a train; discussion of fashions in a book; reaction of the passenger to some flowers; \"panic about the scarlet fever\"; dressmaking instructions to Mrs. McComas. 4 pp. AL.","Scope and Contents","Stockings purchased for a trip to Canada; blossoming of flowers; \"a perfect passion for a real diamond ring\"; gift to Mrs. Willis Bocock; request for violent vases; pastel by artist Guillaume of a Harrison picture.","Scope and Contents","Towels recieved from Charlotte; attempts to find a ring; visit from Miss Abby  Rose; Mr. harrison's attachment to Ellen; improvements made at Brandon; desire to procure a blackberry vine and a cutting from a \"Holy Ghost\" plant. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","George Ritchie's desire to obtain \"an exact statement of his finances\"; visitors expected soon at Brandon; planting \"Ivy around the old Colonial Ruins at Jamestown\"; Charlotte's poor health; mention of Isabella's \"grand Nephew Lietenant Lee\" as a \"great acquisition to our family\"; condition of the wheat and corn crops. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Thick solid shoes\" expected from Watkins; orders for George Ritchie to depart for Panama with the Navy; Margaret's health; mention of Mr. Millson and White Sulphur Springs; \"Dr. Buchlus opinion of Dear 'Sister Pollie'\". 4 pp. ALS","Capt. Reno to Utah; mention of numerous friends; Mr. Radzimiskis' [?] blistered throat; walk with Mr. Carr; desire to have the Gittings travel to the Springs. 4 pp. incomplete. AL.","Thanks for a Christmas present; death of Mary's baby; details about the funeral; mention of Capt. Reno; Christmas company with the Ritchies; decorations on the tree; distribution of the presents to everyone including the servants. 4 pp. incomplete. AL.","Charlotte's improved health; family news; marriage of Minny Hunt; expected visit with Counsin Mary; Addie L. as a new church member; problem with Margaret's servant. 4 pp. incomplete. AL.","Health of a number of people; presents fo L. Nicholas  John Koim, the florist; Wiliam's letter upsetting to Mrs. Ritchie; contrast of \"the Hill' to Ashburton; visit with Dr. Hale; love to members of the family; Mrs. Ritchie's finances. 4 pp. Al.","Charlotte's health; Isabella's suggestion that Charlotte wear flannel to protect her body in winter; news about Mr. Wyman; purchase of a desk; desire to find a wife for George Marne [?]. 4 pp. ALS.","Check to Charlotte. Charlotte's improved health; Belle's interest in a school; visitors at Brandon; love to Mr. Gittings. Enclosed also is a letter to Charlotte from Annie Ritchie Cross re Isabella Ritchie's good health; check for payment of some caps; comment on Charlotte's health; harvest at Brandon; news about various friends. 4 pp. ALS.","Hoped for arrival of Thomas Ritchie; exchange of some earrings; Mr. Drew to Cabin Point; comment on William Ritchie's fiancee, news about numerous friends. 4 pp. ALS.","Letters recieved from Charlotte Wickham and Belle Harrison; caps to be taken to Baltimore; use of some velvet material; ride to Dr. Osborne's with Belle; invitation to Henry Wise to preach. 4 pp. ALS.","Jeannie in Richmond with her friend Susan; check for Christmas gifts for the servants; visit of Charlotte Lee while her husband is busy at the White House; Bell's efforts to get the churches ready for Christmas; Mr. Wise for President; news about numerous friends. 4 pp. ALS.","Description of something fragrant that Isabella makes; meeting Mr. Murdaugh in Richmond; mention of Mrs. Lear; letter to Bessie; Mr. Gittings' sudden Illness. 4 pp. incomplete. AL","Desire to have Anne come to White Sulpher; compliemtns about some slippers; Mrs. Theodore Lee's fancy ball; mention of numerous people; sermon from Joseph Willmer; inquiry about a ring Mrs. Ritchie ordered; writing lessons for Mrs. Ritchie. 4 pp. ALS.","Money to Charlotte; appointment of a trustee; Mr. Cross' helpful administrations; Isabella Harrison's health; under sleeves knit by the McKims. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Plans to see Margaret; Jennie \"being bent of deeds of good intent\"; attempts to improve the church rectory; mention of the Murdaughs; health of William Kent [?]; Dr. Osborne's prediction about Mrs. William Harrison's chances of living \"till warm weather\"; desire to have a cap made; love to members of the family. 4 pp. AL.","Boxes left at home of William Ritchie; marriage of Mr. Whiting's brother; arrival of a trunk; Isabella's check; variety of expensive purchases; note to Margaret from one of her sisters. 4 pp. AL.","Scope and Contents","\"Cause of anger...against vile yankees\"; reference to Queen Elizabeth; news about John Willcox's family; blossoms from the magnolia trees: \"makee haste abd drub the Yankees\".","Scope and Contents","Belle Harrison's decision \"to let no one open the mail again but herself\"; \"stunning effect of the great victory of Sunday last\" [1st Bull Run]; events that Isabella wished could take place after such a victory; Mr. Hammond's recovery from the measles. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Belle and Jeannie \"revising the Signals\"; flag of truce and note from Ben; William Ritchie's poor health; watermellon from Mr. Murdaugh; expected \"seventeen thousand bushel wheat\"; mention of numerous friends and relatives. 4 pp. ALS.","Ms Poem. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Health of one attended by Dr. Stone; visit to Brandon by Mr. Gittings; letters recieved; \"Box of French and German wines\"; love to various friends; enjoyment of an afternoon boat ride. 4 pp. ALS.","Sympathy expressed to the Ritchie family by the Royal Arch, Chapter No. 3 on the death of Thomas Ritchie Jr. 1 p. ALS.","Condolences on the death of Thomas Ritchie. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Thank yous given for all the Christmas presents recieved; Isabella's concern over George Ritchie's naval career and general well being; desire that George be ordered to the Mediterranean; sleigh ride in the snow; loss of Robert's and Bella's boats; care for a man whose leg was amputated; comments on Cora Ritchie's book; recipes for \"Uncle Tommy's bread cakes\" and \"snow bread\"; news about friends. 10 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Cao for Mrs. Nicholas; mention of numerous friends; special dinner for \"the celebrated Mr. Crawford\"; \"delightful evening...at the Governors\". 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Death of Rev. Mr. Chrisholm; Mrs. Ritchie's feeling that \"it is immoral for the very poor people to marry\"; family news; Anne's health; present romances; purchase of a puppy for the Orgains; mention of several friends. 4 pp. incomplete. ALS.","Isabella's finances; payment of debts; Jeeannie's desire to stay at Brandon; visit with Murdaugh family; mention of a number of friends; book given the Ritchies as a Christmas present. 4 pp. incomplete. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Family news; purchase of a wax doll; mention of \"green backs\"; Christmas greeting; Major lewis' marriage; Ellen's new son, Jefferson Randolf. 3 pp. ALS.","Visit to the White House; mention of Lincoln; reference to fighting in South Carolina; visit from Washington Gwathney; \"subject of the lace shawl \"; bills to be paid. 4 pp. incomplete. AL.","Scope and Contents","New dress selected by Mrs. Snooks; pattern desired for \"Trooper drawers\"; pretty braid for Mrs. Snead. 1 p. incomplete. AL.","Desire to have information about the Ritchie family in Richmond. 2 pp. ALS.","Chiefly letters to parents, brothers, and sisters, children, and miscellaneous letters to George and Isabella Ritchie Harrison including several to thier daughter Belle Harrison.","Scope and Contents","Health of Anne Eliza; Isabella's attack of dyspepsia; Jenny as a \"happy and good\" child; King's Mill plantation near Williamsburg; letter from Mr. Rives; greetings to members of the family. 4 pp. ALS.","Guests presently at Brandon; congregation at church and an Easter sermon; marriage of Mrs. Orgain's housekeeper to Mr. Edloe's overseer; presents desired for Belle's birthday; lengthy list of items that Isabella would like Anne E. to purchase for Brandon. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Thanks for \"kindness to George\"; Mother's health and suggestion that she brought to Brandon; mention of numerous visitors at Brandon; mention of a lecture by [Charles?] Minnigerode; greetings to the family. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Thank you for letters; trip to Richmond; return home of isabella's daughter; \"Ole Bull's concert in Richmond\"; rearranging portraits in the parlour; news about family members and friends; request that George have mrs. Lowe make \"2 other white cords and tassels\"; motherly advice to George to \"ever aim at excellence in all things...\" 4 pp. AL.","Plans to meet each other in Washington; Marriage of Uncle William; relatives visiting Brandon; commencement of the Harvest at the Rowe. 3 pp. ALS.","Disappointment that Mrs. Ritchie did not travel to Capon Springs; willingness of Mr. Cross to leave Capon Springs; travel schedule; weather in the mountains; mention of a number of visitors at the Springs; games the young people amuse themselves with; family news. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Circumstances under which Belle wrote her last letter to George; task of playing the piano; apples in the parlor; visits from Mr. Byrd and William Cross; Including letter to George from Isabella H. Harrison re motherly hopes for her son and news concerning friends and relatives. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Servant for George at school; weather and navigation on the river; business of UNcle George in Petersburg; Isabella's boat; motherly advice to George \"to bear what is unavoidable quietly\". 4 pp. ALS","Enjoyment of a visit with Charlotte despite Isabella's eye trouble; party at Mary Millson's; health of Mrs. Ritchie; selection of graveside monuments for Tom Ritchie, Jr. and his Father; love to the family. 4 pp. ALS.","Fine health of their mother; visitors presently at Brandon; improvement in Polly's condition; chairs presented by William to the Church; Isabella's knitting; plant of white jessamine for Charlotte. 4 pp. AL.","Gittings' inability to visit Brandon; John's health; Harrison's stay in the mountains; draught and its effect on the corn crop; pencilled notes on one page in another hand-possibly a grocery list. 4 pp. ALS.","Travel schedule to Lower Brandon; request that rooms be prepared for the visit; mention of companionship of Ilsie Heileman; family news. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Meeting with Robert Walker and Peter V. Daniel; Belle's missing baggage; effort to locate William; \"cordial reception\" by Sallie Harrison; [Charles?] Minniegerode's success as a minister; George Byrd at Cousin Maria's; George at the University; mention of various other friends and relatives. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Isabella's reduced expenditures resulting from the failure of the corn crop; slection of a wedding present for Isabella's nephew, George H. Byrd; health of \"sister Polly\" at Upper Brandon; Isabella's bad cough; visit of Englishman, Mr. Dunlop; cold weather with ice on the river; \"the double Wickham wedding\". 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Drive to Brandon Church to hear Mr. Murdaugh\"; Dr. Osborne to Berkeley; \"rheumatic affection\" in Isabella's shoulder; health of \"sister Polly\"; number of visits made between Cabin Point and Montpelier; loss of some articles for Mrs. Murdaugh; \"Mary Millson's distress about her disgraced maid\". 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Isabella's pleasure on recieving her mother's letter; mention of Adeline Mayo and Joesphine Gracie; George's friendship with Mr. Gracie; health of \"Sister Polly\"; marriage of Dr. Osborne; condition of the Rectory; absense of Dr. Robert; visit of Mr. and Mrs. Davis; love to members of the family; celebration of Jamestown. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Isabella's trip to Richmond; Cellie's health; drying Mr. Murdaugh's rain soaked furniture; visit from Fanny Allen and the Simpsons; an \"occurence so sad and so mortifying\"; \"46 candidates for Confirmation\" in Richmond; George's orders to sail on the Saratoga; marriage  of Cellie's brother; wedding reception for Dr. Osborne and his new bride. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Convulsions suffered by \"Sister Polly\"; dresses for Belle; Mr. Mann's music; visits from John Lay, Jonathon Smith, Leonidas, the Murdaughs, and the McCandlishs. 4 pp. ALS.","Pleasure derived by the Gittings' visit to Brandon; desire that Mr. Gittings allow Charlotte to have her portrait done by an artist, Mr. Guillaume, at Brandon in May. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Trip to Richmond; \"Mr. Everett's Lecture on Washington\"; Belle's portrait; Anne Eliza's May visit to Brandon; Mr. Guillaume's apparent need of work; extension of Belle's stay with Gittings in Baltimore; death of Mr. taylor, the sexton; purchse of cologne in Washington. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Visit of Mr. and Mrs. Simpson and Dr. Ben Harrison and bride; Polly's health; request for several household items ; frame for a \"piece of worsted work\"; purchase of tea tables; George's and Belle's visit to the Gittings in Baltimore; portraits by Mr. Guillaume. 4 pp. AlS.","Scope and Contents","Barrel of broken china for Charlotte's \"Tinker\" to mend; Margaret's accident at Upper Brandon; poor health of Mrs. Thomas Ritchie; news about various friends; rustic furniture; return of Dr. Robert from Claremont; love to members of the family; Mr. Guillaume's proposed portrait of Mrs. Thomas Ritchie in November. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Jennie's visit to Imo[gene] Lyons in Richmond; Jennie's \"affair du cour\"; company at Brandon; George Harrison as a \"corporal of a Troop of Horse\"; unfavorable weather and threat of worms for the crops; Belle's coming of age and management of \"her own financies\"; trip to Dr. Robert's farm, Indiana fields on the York River; family news. 4 pp. incomplete. AL.","Scope and Contents","Jennie's company on a trip to Richmond; health of Mrs. Thomas Ritchie; visits with Mrs. Turnbull, Major Lee, Mrs. John Tabb; Annie's baby; \"distress of the Gittings' family\"; mention of Mrs. McBlair, Mrs. Col. Harris, Mr. Richard Randolph, Captain Williams, Wainwright Heileman, Margaret Stewart. 6 pp. ALS.","Nostalgic sentiments about past Christmases and family reunions; Jennie Calwell's cold; Christmas guests at Brandon; decorations in the churches; news about various friends; foods on hand over the holidays. 8 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Unexpected visit of Robert Page who is \"doctoring the Wounded Yankees in Richmond\"; beating given John McKim; Randolph Harrison at the battle of Stone Bridge; \"address of Johnston and Beauregard to our soldiers\"; expected attack on Newport News; mention of General Magruder; Ben's promotion to Quarter Master; shirts for George. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Shipments of hay; Reuben and a promisory note; purchase of bacon; \"Barrel of sugar for the sick\"; news about friends and family; check for Mr. Murdaugh; presents of sturgeon and a muskmelon. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Variety of Visitors at Brandon; mention of the Battle of Bethel; death of Carter Harrison at Bull Run; plundering of provisions at Ampthill; report that George is \"a noble fellow\"; purchase of \"200 Horses for the Army\". 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"The Smithfield disaster\"; condition of the Confederate army; \"last acts [of Congress] with regard to currency and the Army\"; selling of some bonds; \"procuring corn and forage in Charlotte\"; George's Harrison position at dublin; mention of General Breckinridge; disposal of the servants; pencilled notes in another's hand. 4 pp. incomplete. AL.","Scope and Contents","Death of Anne Eliza; mention of Dr. Chatard, Bishop Johns, Mary Hagner's husband [Mr. Nelson]; preservation of the body; search for Mr. Cross; questions about Brandon; supplies of coffee, suger, and bacon; \"difficulty in getting white seed wheat\"; harships face by many Southern friends during the war; opening of a Commission House in New York by George Byrd and Mr. Gregg. 8 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Disposition of \"the Washington House\"; Mr. Welles' desires about renting terms; financial considerations if the house is sold; Belle's delayed return from the mountains; check to George Harrison; \"time for putting in a crop\"; news of family and friends; government compensation to Southerners for thier servants; copy of two letters enclosed-\"Mr. Cross to the Doctor\" and \"Mr. Cross to Wm. Stone\" 6 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"General Lee's war hat\"; news about various friends; General Graham's expedtion to Brandon; meeting between Shirley  Randolph Harrison  a Nothern woman who had some pieces of music from Brandon; Negroes \"at N. Wales and Broadneck who desire to retain the land\"; possibility of returning to Brandon; enclosed is a copy of a letter from S.A. Dulton from Ashford, Conn., re a family Bible. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Correspondence from Mr. Cross; need for sister Margaret \"to see Mr. Chew about Mr. Mason's property\"; visit of Randolph and Shirley Harrison; goods stolen from Brandon during the war; Mr. Dulton's return of a family Bible; plants and flowers at Brandon; Negroes at North Wales and Broadneck who \"wish to occupy the soil\"; mention of the Freedmen's Bureau; possble sale of Westover. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Mr. Corcoran's offers of fincancial assistance; possible loan of $3000; Mr. Chew's efforts on behalf of the Masons; George's Harrison receipt of Mr. William Harrison's cows. Mention of the late resident of Dr. Brockenbrough's house [Jefferson Davis]. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Disappointment in not receiving news of Belle and her brother; visit with Mr. Reed, the new  Pastor; George's health; profit realized from \"two fruit vessels\"; news of other friends and family members. 2 pp. ALS.","Pleausres of the Baths for Belle; weather; trip to Richmond and then home; apologies for such a hasty letter. 2 pp. ALS.","Robert's trip to Richmond; Mann Page's letter about the weather around Brandon; family news. 2 pp. ALS.","Visit with Margaret; letter to Mann Page about the weather; Charlotte's flattering letter. 2 pp. ALS.","News from Brandon; Isabella's stay with Margaret; Mrs. Thomas Ritchie's will; hope that the weather is not to coold; family news; Mr. Corcoran's departure for Europe; love to Mann [Page] and all the servants and neighbors. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Isabella's health; arrival of company to Brandon; \"gathering flowers for Hollywood\"; family news; vegetables and fruits on hand as well as ice. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Excrutiating rheumatism\" afflicting Carter; desire that Isabella visit Broad neck; self portrait as \"a poor, gloomy forlorn long beardef, horrid wretch, wrapped in flannel  pepper Rum\"; favor of having several shirts made for Carter's son, Charles. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Proposed visit to Brandon in May; Charlotte's company as \"a source of great comfort\"; letters to Isabella Ritchie requesting news about the Harrisons; Isabella Harrison's poor health and Carter's suggestion that she make a trip to the Hot Springs. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Inefficency of the \"Jackson post offices\"; Charlotte's health; end of the harvest and expected good prices for the crop; pleasure of staying at Brandon; desire that a mutual friend no longer deprive himself \"of that first, greatest sweetest  most indispensable of blessings, a wife\"; love to members of the family. 3 pp. ALS.","Reference to a precious stone found by Coles at Brandon; jeweled setting made for the gem and its presentation to Isabella. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Subject of a warrant for William E. Hopkins\" apology for such a long delay in answering George's letter; little possibility that a midshipmen's position would be available for Mr. Hopkins; desire to visit Brandon again. 3 pp. ALS.","Appraisal of the estate of George E. Harrison and lands in Prince George County. 1 p. Ms.","Scope and Contents","Change of plans in regard to a visit to Brandon; payment of \"one or two very small neighborhood debts\" $15 to aunt Abby; death of Julia; work to be done by some carpenters; love to members of the family; news of Robert Walker's journey to Salt River. 3 pp. ALS.","Pain suffered by Taylor and his continued state of poor health; disregard given to physician's advice; tournament in front of Taylor's house and a description of the events and crowd; fancy ball and the loss of a borrowed jewel; love to members of the family. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Anticipation of Belle's visit to Spring Garden; Taylor's \"very gentle health\"; family news; need \"to convince the people of the greater security of small and short credits, and cash dealings\"; efforts to locate Tom in Petersburg; love to members of the family. 3 pp. ALS.","Lyons' regrets that he cannot accept the harrison's invitation to join them for a Christmas dinner. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Safe arrival in Philadelphia; expression of \"heartfelt thanks\" for the hospitality recieved at Brandon; interest in Thomas Ritchie's health; appretiation of Jenny's flowers; love to everyone at Brandon. 4 pp. ALS.","Receipt of a pitcher by Isabella; invitation to visit Brandon; death of Captain Mallory; best wishes to Anne Eliza; Robert Ritchie's decision to settle near Brandon; health of Isabella Ritchie; Mrs. Parker to Washington for the winter. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Present of \"a pair of Cuff Pins\" from Belle to her mother. 1 p. AL.","Invitation for Isabella and her daughter to stay with the Rutherfoords during the convention in Richmond. 4 pp. ALS.","Inedible figs that arrived from Richmond; problems encountered by Mr. Volmar over covering a chair; Robert Ritchie's health; included are some pencil sketches and notes on the envelope. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Receipt of a box at the Adams Express office; spectacles to be mailed; landing of Bella's furniture at the wharf; \"outrage of \"the Harper's Ferry affair\" arrest of Capt. Cooke at Carlisle; belief that \"the whole party...ought to be executed whether insane or not\"; George Harrison's new carriage. 2 pp. ALS.","Material used by Mr. Vollmar to cover Isabell's furniture; shipping arrangements for the furniture; purchase of a piano; love to members of the family. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Arrival in Richmond and meeting with George's sister; \"trip to Christiansburg after army horses\"; mention of Bull Run; Yankee prisoners in the hospital; health of Sister Annie; news about various friends; included also is a letter undated from Isabella H. Harrison to George Harrison re statement from Mr. Cross; Sale of wheat; material for the servants' clothing. 8 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Anticipation of letters in the mail; reference to a mutual friend Rich. S. Scriveller; dinner \"with Lady Ward, mother of the Earl of Dudley\"; ride on an \"English Cavalry Charger\"; discussion of the British politics; request for a photograph; wedding in Paris. 8 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Check recieved from Isabella; bill from Forbes; mention of kindnesses done by Isabella; successful reception for 400-500 persons. Included also is a letter 27 November 1865, Isabella H. Harrison, Washington, to Doctor [Robert R. Ritchie], Brandon Re; total amount required for repairs; purchase of cows; advertisement for servants; Belle to the dentist; news about two marriages; hiring of white laborers. 4 pp. ALS.","49 verses composed by Pinkney about Brandon. 14 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Details of Laulie Eustis' death; grief og J.W. Corcoran; Perkins' vacation to Switzerland and Germany; description of the Perkins' life in Paris;\"no intercourse between the Northern  Southern people\" in Paris; news concerning a number of common acquaintances. 8 pp. ALS.","Announcement of Shenstone's engagement to August Emma Grace Knapp of the Brownrigg family. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Invitation to attend the annual picnic of \"the Sunday School at Brandon Church\". 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","appreciation of news from Brandon; \"bringing the representatives of the Lafayette family to the Yorktown Celebration in the Trenton\"; invitation to Belle to visit the \"Trenton\" when it docks at Hampton Roads; \"certain degree of regret\" felt upon leaving Europe; description of the Charms of Nice; places visited along the Mediterranean--Touion, Marseilles, Genoa, Elba, Corsica, Straights of Messina, etc. 8 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Parker's thanks to Page for some service rendered; charges for hauling a boat. Included also is a letter 25 Aug, 1881 from Isabella H. H[arrison, Washington, to [Belle R. Harrison], [New York]. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Photograph given to \"Mr. Laughlin's friends at Brandon\"; description of the photograph; mention of the \"many kindnesses...shown to my son's friends\". 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Easter greetings...to...dear friends at Brandon\"; present of bookmarks to thank for a box of ivy sent by Mr. Jefferson Harrison. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Reminescennces about Belle and her mother; pleasent company at Massanitto last summer; desire to hear from and about the Harrison family; questions about Harrison genealogy; possible descent of Benjamin Harrison from \"john Harrison adjutant General of Cromwelles army\". 2 pp. ALS.","References to Isabella Ritchie Harrison. Ms. Poem. 2 pp.","Scope and Contents","Invitation to Sheppard \"to come to Brandon and make a copy of the portrait of Colonel Byrd\"; Sheppard's \"duties as a teacher at the Mechanics Institute\" in Richmond; desire to have certain measurements of the portrait noted on a piece of transparent paper; difficulties encountered in making a full length portrait of Byrd from Belle's picture; sketch of Byrd included in the letter. 3 pp. ALS.","Blessings to the Harrisons for thier remembrance of French at Easter; French's health and celebration of his 75th birthday; love to everyone at Brandon. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Pictures from Mary's \"dear Brandon friends\"; brief visit in Philadelphia before returning to the Pacific Coast; \"heartfelt thanks\" to Miss Ritchie and Mrs. Isabella Harrison. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Inquiry about Isabella Harrison's health; Charles' suffering due to \"consumption of the jaw\"; \"idea of putting the Cabin Point organ in the Claremont Church\"; offer to acquire an organ or piano for the new school house; anticipation of \"a weeks shooting in January down on the James River\". 2 pp. ALS.","Straw hat for Belle; Mrs. Ritchie to Washington; Lizzie Nicholas in Philadelphia; mention of Sally Harrison and her departure from Tree Hill. 3 pp. ALS.","Solicitation of aid for a church in Petersburg. 1 p. ALS.","Newsabout the seriousness of Anne Eliza's poor health; suggestion that someone from the family  take a trip to Winchester to see Anne; mention of Ben Harrison, Mrs. Nicholas, Miss Greenhow, and Mr. Cole. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Spirits of turpentine as a beneficial treatment of scarlet fever; attempt to see Mary Millson; description of Dr. Andrews and his diagnosis of Charlotte's health; mention of \"the splendid ship the Pennsylvanian\"; Judge Tucker of Williamsburg as a fellow passenger; love to members of the family. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Health of Custis; mention of Belle White; \"nice things for the invalid\"; Mrs. Cocke's health; visit with Capt. Edmund; \"love to Ole Miss  you  Belle\" 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Purchase of corn around Halifax; impressment of food \"for families of the soldiers\"; destruction of property at Brandon. Included also is an incomplete letter undated from [?] to Belle re death of a child; lack of surplus corn to share. L. 2 pp.","Two of which are very similar. 7 pp. Ms.","Return of Robert Ritchie's Bible which Dulton took from Brandon when the Harrison's home was burned during the Civil War. Included also is a copy of a letter from W.B.B. Cross, Boston, to Captain [?], 29 Oct. [?]. Re; sale of the house on the square. 1 p. Cy.","Invitation to the Harrison family, Isabella Ritchie, Virginia Ritchie, and Mr. Drew to visit the Wyman's in Baltimore. 8 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Letters by Margaret Ritchie Stone to her mother, brothers, and sisters, 1829-1873  undated and miscellaneous letters to MRS and manuscripts, including a poem about Brandon by MRS and a diary kept while on a visit to Brandon by MRS's daughter, 1871.","Cousin Betsey's improved health; love for William; death of Sarah Aylett's brother; toys purchased at the Fair. Included also is a letter 3 Feb. 1829, Robert Ritchie to Isabella, re brother George's misfortune; death of Betsey Kaye and Samuel Myers; hope that Isabella will visit soon. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Trip to Washingon of thier parents and sister Mary; illness of Daniel Triplett at the University; news about Uncle Parker; purchase of \"a handsome head-dress and bonnet\"; Dr. nelson's retirement; Dr. Starke's wedding; love from the family. 2 pp. ALS.","Motherly description of a child; Isabella's health; letter from sister Mary; Watson's visit to Monticello; other general news of friends and family. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Margaret's \"shopping expedition\"; difficulty in purchasing desired items; account of goods bought for Isabella; love to members of the family. 3 pp. ALS.","Letter to Mrs. Cabell; reason for Cousin William's visit; mention of Mrs. Moncure Robinson; way various evenings were spent; invitation to a musical party. 4 pp. ALS.","Apologies for lack of correspondence; strict surroundings at Margaret's school; Christmas preparations at Brandon; love to various friends and relatives; French as the required language throughout the day; mention of numerous people. 4 pp. ALS.","Details of Margaret's journey; effect of seeing so many crippled people at Hot Springs; reaction to the water and baths at Hot Springs; love to members of the family. 3 pp. ALS.","Detailed description of Margaret's new home and the furniture in it; quality of the servants; Margaret's feelings about being away from her home and family; love to members of the family. 5 pp. ALS.","Thanks for the purchase of a Christmas present for Anna Miller; gift of an ale mug for Dr. Stone; Christmas tree expected by the family; invitation to Charlotte to spend the holidays in Washington; news about members of the family; note included from Anne Eliza to Charlotte about the Christmas holidays and the desire to see each other.","health of Thomas Ritchie; desire to acquire a one horse carriage for TR; attempt to purchase one thru Radznimski; request that Bella loan her carriage. 4 pp. AL.","Margaret's outings over the past three weeks; thank yous for letters recieved; Cora Semmes [?] wedding; selection of a bridal present; description of a pair of vases; details of Cora's wedding and the Catholic service; news about friends and family. 6 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Departure of Aunt Dolly; trip to Ashburton; invitation from Charlotte; productions by \"Strahosh' opera troubles\"; Charlotte Henderson's wedding; death of Richard Randolph; Isabella's eye trouble; Isabella Ritchie's \"lengthy description of Niagara\"4 pp. AL.","Death of Maria Wright; care of Margaret's children; need for more servants; Robert at Hot Springs; news about friends and family; death of Dr. Canston; Cora in Boston; \"Ellen Key's book 'Bread for my children'\"; 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Christening of Margaret's baby; preparations \"to sumon the members of the family to Church\"; the baby's wardrobe; Margaret's desire that the baby go to Charlotte if anything should happen to her. 4 pp. ALS.","Greetings for the new year; thanks for the children's Christmas presents; reception of holiday visitors; comment on the lovely dressed and jewelry worn by some ladies; request that Charlotte be godmother to Margaret's son; death of Randall Heymen; greetings to friends and relatives. 4 pp. ALS.","Return from Brandon with several members of the family; christening of Margaret's son; congradulations to Mrs. Williams; poor health of Isabella Ritchie; note included from Anne Elize to Charlotte. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Charlotte's poor health and need to be treated in New York by Dr. Sims; Jenny's desire to accompany Charlotte to New York; \"death of Mary Frances little Bessie, who died with scarlett fever\"; nurse for Mr. Wards children; entertainment in Baltimore while visiting the Gittings; mention of numerous friends; description of an elaborate wedding. 6 pp. AL.","Purchases for Mrs. Ritchie and thier shipment to her in a trunk; delight of eating current jelly with mutton; materials for dresses and bonnets; health of the Stone family; news about friends and relatives; box of dry goods sent to Richmond. 4 pp. ALS.","Arrangements for a visit of a friend with Charlotte's family; no news from Brandon; printed accounts of the war; early baloon ascention near Washington; mention of Butler and Beauregard; death of Mr. McLean. 4 pp. AL.","Scope and Contents","\"the bustle of rolling waggons and passing soldiery\"; \"anticipation attack upon Alexandria\"; mention of General Beauregard; Dr. Stone's attendance to wounded soldiers; \"feeling of emnity to all Southerners\"; Margaret's cautiousness about expressing her true feelings about the war; William Ritchie's return to Richmond while Cora remained in Paris; friends killed in battle; \"talk of confiscating property\"; destructiion of Richmond's elite black horse company. 8 pp. AL.","Scope and Contents","Visit with Virginia Smith; death of Mrs. Crome[?]; bowl of dahlias; concern for \"poor Erskine\" and willingness to write his mother; \"grand display of military\" and comments by \"foreigners attached to the staff\"; dinner with a cavaltry officer; \"female spies in Balt as well as in Washington\"; sale of some beautiful lace; \"no fear of war in our midst\"; marriage of Cynthia Tucker to Dr. Coleman of Williamsburg. 4pp. AL.","Scope and Contents","Directions about sending letters; \"possibility of communicating with our Va friends\"; troop movements; identification of Margaret as Dr. Stone's wife; meeting with Eliza Bell; \"bombardment of Charleston\"; state of an old house once owned by the Ritchies; sale of property. 5 pp. AL.","Scope and Contents","\"Movements of the Braton party\"; expected visit of Isabella harrison's daughter; treatment of general Presport's child who has epileptic fits; petitions for amnesty by Virginians; purchase of \"Cameron\" for the coopers; mention of Mrs. John Mason, Major Silsey [?], Wm. Harrison, and Col. Rutherfoord; acquisition of a new leg for Ran harrison. 4 pp. AL.","Scope and Contents","Letter requesting aid for \"a noble young Confed, thrown upon the community of New Orleans\"; help from the State Dept. in regard to Mr. mason's farm; \"petition for Mr. Dan's release\"; mention of Mrs. Coleman; love to members of the family. 2 pp. AL.","Scope and Contents","Visit from Wm. Cross; memories of Anne Eliza; opportunity to meet General Lee, \"the greatest man living\"; description of the General and the impression he made on the Stone children; death of Mrs. Riley; William Ritchie's stay with the Stones; Palmer's \"magnificent music\"; \"violent speeches...in consequence of the President's veto\". 4 pp. ALS.","Sale of a house in Presott's Square; problems encountered with the sale due to Robert Ritchie's death and possible will; need to present the legal problems about the house in court; news about members of the famil; relative [perhaps John Gittings] being names president of a bank; foot operation with a local anasthetic; William's desire to have Robert's winter cloak. 6 pp. AL.","Scope and Contents","\"Justice to those, who have suffered so much from the war\"; difficulty of some members of the family to pay thier portion of a debt; inheritence from Thomas Ritchie's will; unjust \"repay[ment] [of] a debt that has already been cancelled\". 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Payment of an \"infamous debt\" and the efforts made by the Stone's to pay William's share of that debt out of thier own stock; financial arrangements made with John Gittings; family news; mention of numerous friends at the Cape; celebration of Ritchie's birthday at an ice cream parlor; Dr. Andrews as a \"most unhappy person about the state of the country\". 5 pp. AL.","Scope and Contents","Advice given by Dr. Miller in regard to the effect of some pills; considerable illness at Brandon; visit with Mrs. Prickett; news about various friends; death of Dr. Olds; Family news; \"superb peaches on our trees\"","Scope and Contents","Jenny's visit to Dr. Shelden in Norfolk; travel arrangements to Washington and the Baths; Mr. Gittings' poor health; family news; effect of poor crops on Eliza's finances; threat of typhoid fever; \"arrival of Mrs. Jackson with 34 pieces of luggage\" filled with \"every convievable...piece of finery\"; presents given by Mrs. Jackson. 8 pp. Al.","Scope and Contents","Belle's health; Margaret's unhappiness over not being able to visit Brandon in the Spring; possiblity of sending Eliza to Brandon \"to see her friends\"; Mrs. Tiffany's indignation in regard to \"the braclet story\"; \"account of the Bishop's courtship and marriage\"; bouquetto mrs. Cummins; good weather for \"Anne's Boston trip\"; delicious sausage from Charlotte. 4 pp. AL.","Plans of several friends to make an unexpected visit to the Harrison's home; mention of Ann Johnson, Maria Gwathney, Kate Gamble, Julia Watson, Bernard Carter, Mrs. Orgain; health of members of the Ritchie family. 1 p. ALS.","Shipment of a trunk to Mrs. Ritchie; contents of the trunk; payment of bills; money to Belle for a dress; visit with Annie; love to friends ans family. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Health of thier mother; Robert's visit with Jeff Davis; visit with various friends and acquaintances; mention of Maj. French as \"a defaulter to the Government\". 2 pp. ALS.","Regret that Isabella did not spend the Fall with Margaret and her family; support for an orphan's home; Charlotte's health; Addie Douglas' attack of pleurisy; nonarrival of Annie's china; clerical matter that appeared in the paper; mention of Bishop Meade; love to members of the family; recipe for tarragon. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Letters from White Sulpher Springs; Isabella Ritchie's request that Margaret \"attend to her commission\" about a ring; payment of several bills for Isabella; purchase of lettuce [?] soap; desire that Charlotte visit Margaret; present \"dullness of Washington'; news about friends and relatives. 4 pp. AL.","Visit of Belle's daughter and Bob; damage to a trunk on the train; travel schedule of Belle and Bob; receipt of a letter from isabella. 2 pp. Al.","Scope and Contents","Illness in the Stone family; recipe for \"Green Tomato Pickle\"; rasperry plant for Charlotte; love to various relatives. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Correspondence to Richmond; precautions to take when writing; visit with Anne Eliz; loss of the Cross' home; Margaret as \"a manager of the Church Home\"; query about a lost chemise; news about Margaret's children. 4 pp. Al.","Visit from Jenny and Bella; George in Richmond and his failure to attend a wedding; borrowing table mats; purchase of a pair of gloves; love to members of the family. 4 pp. AL.","By Jane Southall [?] Stone, daughter of Margaret Ritchie Stone. Includes mention of a Mr. Campbell, \"third son of Lord Campbell, the late Lord Chief Justice of England,\" who visited brandon during Jane's stay. 26 pp. Ms. Diary.","Scope and Contents","Expression of Corcoran's pleasure over the use of \"the cane presented by Louis XVI to Genl. Washington\" 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Acknowledgement of receipt of wedding invitation for Margaret's daughter and George B. harrison; congratulations to the couple and \"sincere wishes for thier continued prosperity and happiness\". 1 p. ALS.","Desire to have the picture of Thomas Ritchie that hangs in the Tappahannock Court Room replaced with an oil painting of him; enveiling ceremony of the first picture; mention of Mr. Wright's kinship to the Ritchies through the Roane family lines. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Virginia;s plans to leave; Aunt Eliza's improved health. Included also is a letter from [Margaret R. Stone] to [?] re Annie Parker's letter; Anne Eliza's health; Catherine's excitement about going home; purchase of \"spice powder\"; \"nothing from the South, except the sickening accounts of the papers about that last [?] battle\" 4 pp. ALS.","2 pp. Ms. Poem.","Two letters by Ritchie, 1846 1852","Answer to message recieved from J. H. Pleasants; reasons for protesting the conditions of the duel; Ritchie's decision to appear despite his objections. 2 pp. Cy.","Kindness done to Thomas and William by thier father; reasons suggested for selling an old house; bills for repairs to some property; mention of the Baltimore Fair; excitement in Virginia over politics and an expected Democratic victory; bad weather for farming. 4 pp. ALS.","Letters by Robert Ruffin Ritchie to his father, brother and sisters, 1847-1862, and miscellaneous letters to and documents re Robert R. Ritchie, 1851-1866","Scope and Contents","Request for letters from the family and for the weekly Union; Robert's poor health; duties in a regimental hospital; quarters \"in the house of one Lombardo, a very intimate friend of Santa Anna\"; relations with other Army officers; peace negotiations by Mr. Trist; mention of General Scott. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Uncertainties of war\"; mention of General Brooke; medical inspection of 80 men and rejection of 9; need to justify the reasons for rejecting the 9; entertainment of some soldiers; reference to Robert as \"a son of old Tom's\"; mention of Col. Wilson; possibility of traveling to Vera Cruz or New Orleans; questions about the family. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Coffee as an essential in the daily life of a soldier; Robert's duties while on march; robert's encounter with Mexican cavalry; description of an area surrounding Cuernavaca; position as \"Medical Director to the brigade\"; query about a possible peace settlement and mention of Mr. Trist; desire to remain with the Army, but not in Mexico with inactive troops. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Witness in the court of Inquiry into the conduct of Col. Borham\"; troop movements around Cuernavaca; organization of a temperance society to help curb disease \"attributable to the too free use of Mexican spirits\"; exploration of a large cave and reference to Madame Calderon [?] who wrote about it; experiences upon taking a wrong turn into the mountains; Robert's financial staus; Army appointments. 6 pp. ALS.","Plans for trip to Washington; willingness to attend to several matters for Belle; attempt to see Mrs. Orgain; comment on the rainy weather; William Harrison at Ampthill. 2 pp. ALS.","Anne Eliza's health. 1 p. ANS.","Scope and Contents","Visit from Mr. Branch; sale of wheat; low on flour; Mr. Harrison's depressed state; \"day at Westover and another with Dr. Selden\"; weather around Brandon; concern about his father Thomas Ritchie and suggested tombstone inscription \"He loboured day and night to save us from dissolution and divil war\"; greeting to Dr. Stone. 3 pp. ALS.","Refreshing return to the country; dinner with Dr. Osborne; health of Mrs. Ball and her baby; sale of wheat; return of the Orgains; thank you to Margaret; Robert's decision not to leave Brandon; pencilled list on envelope. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Care of a patient and a ride in \"a cold drenching rain\"; goods delivered for Mrs. Orsborne and the servants; letter to Mr. Milson; suggestion about sending letters; request for fruit; trouble with the drew on the ferry; fever in the area; Dr. Marks' health; dining at Claremont [?]; effect on the rains on the wheat; trip to White Sulphur by Mrs. Osborne and the Orgains; butter from Mr. Ball. 2 pp. ALS.","Number of sick patients; danger at Old Point; return of the Orgains; Osbornes to White Sulphur; present from William Cross; love to the family. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Weather in Richmond; \"arrangements...to take charge of Mrs.Micke [?] as far as Brandon\"; need for \"Charlotte to be very prudent in regard to the talk\"...she had with Robert; talk with William and Cora Ritchie. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"obstinate form of dysentary amongst the servants\"; improvement in the weather; arrangements about preserves; mention of Capt. Davis; recovering all the current jelly; letter from a woman that Robert is quite serious about and his inability to \"fathom the working of the female heart\".","Poor health of the Osbornes; letter to Cora Ritchie's sister; acceptability of Mr. Murdaugh as the local minister; sale of wheat; dinner with Crenshaw; love to members of the family. 2 pp. ALS.","Extended stay in Richmond because of ill health; William in Tennessee; inclement weather; purchase of seed wheat; good corn crop expected; painting the house; securing someone to plant the wheat; health of the old Colonel; mention of Mr. Murdaugh and Ben's wife. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Finances in regard to rent from a house; William's \"parting with the old Enquirer\"; sickness in the area; repairs being done to the house; sale of wheat; \"braking up a few retail whiskey shops\"; brief encounter with Randolph Harrison. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Letter from Brockwell [?] in regard to Mr. Bishop; eviction of the Brockwells; question of whether or not to pay Brockwell and wage; \"survey of farming operations\" at Brandon with William Ritchie; need to be more direct when giving orders to the plantation's overseers; foraging by Capt. Whiting for General Magruder's army. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Robert being \"stunned at late disasters\"; \"effect of giving up Norfolk and James River\"; prediction of Richmond's eventual fall; troops near Petersburg; brief summary of deliberations in regard to Brandon; burning of the wharves; sale of Robert's horse; key for Belle's watch; mention of the Monitor. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Desire of all the servants to stay at Brandon; fate of Richmond; Robert's schemes to save the city by either \"a series of obstructions\" or an Englishman who leveled a hill scientifically; travel on the river; desire to secure the services of Mr. Hammondsl \"Capt. John Rogers proclamation to the ladies  gentlemen on James River\". 3 pp. ALS.","Regret that the Tylers cannot accept a dinner invitation to Brandon. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Answer to Ritchie's letter by \"the Superintendent of Negro Affairs or York County\"; inquiry about property \"leased by Govnt to thirty negroes\"; decision that the property \"cannot be given up to the original owner until the expiration of the term of lease\". 2 pp. ALS.","The leasing of ten acres of land belonging to Indian Fields Farm [once owned by Robert R. Ritchie] Witnessed by Jonas Gilderlen. 2 pp. Doc.Cy.","Scope and Contents","that Robert R. Ritchie took \"the Oath prescribed by the President...in his Proclamation of May 29th, 1965\". 1 p. DocS.","Scope and Contents","[i.e. McCandlish] on Indian Fields Farm as a result of \"'An act for the collection of direct taxes in insurrectionary districts'...approved June 7, 1862\". Included also is a note from Tho. P. McCandlish attesting that the \"land...referred to, is the property of Dr. Ro. R. Ritchie\". 2 pp. DocS.","Bonds secured by Robert Ritchie to purchase Indian Fields; collection of Money on these bonds; need to have a reliable tenant on the property; suggested release of Capt. Wilder in favor of General Howard. 1 p. ALS.","5 pieces.","Scope and Contents","Letters to his mother, his brother and sisters, 1846-1869  undated, and miscellaneous letters to WFR and material concerning him and his wife, Anna Cora Mowatt Ritchie, 1851-1938  undated","Death of Mr. John H. Pleasants [killed by Thomas Ritchie, Jr. in a duel]; details of his funeral; dinner at Mr. Green's; possibility of legal prosecution; bad weather; letter from Charlotte through Miss Julia Johns. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Purchase of a harness; \"discussion of the candidates for the Convention\"; \"fear that, if California  is admitted, Georgia and South Carolina will go off\"; \"The New Mexico territorial bill; mention of Judge Bayly; visit with the W.B. Harrison family; Tom's Ritchie health; notes included about a medicinal prescription and body measurments as needed for dressmaking. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Description of William's wife Cora and \"how happy she will be to know\" Isabella; Cora's father as \"the leading merchant in furnishing vessels for the famous Miranda Expedition to South America\"; mention of President Jefferson and Secretary Madison; message from Charlotte to Cora; greetings from Tom Ritchie and love to the family. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Health of Thomas Ritchie; present to Isabella of \"Cora's Autobiography\"; \"the very brilliant success of the book\"; parts of a letter from Cora about her pleasure with the book; references to William and Thomas Ritchie in the text; no news of interest  politically in Richmond and Washington. 4 pp. ALS.","Health of Thomas Ritchie; Dr. Davis' opinion on a cure for Thomas [Ritchie, Jr.?]; cook Emanuel engaged for a month; purchase of three bedsteads and other pieces of furniture; letter from Cora; offer to have Isabell's brother live with William. 3 pp. ALS.","Reciept of a letter from the sister; greetings to the sister from Foushee's wife, Cora; health of Isabella Ritchie; letters recieved from Wm. Cross and Wm. Foushee, and Mr. Lippincott; tribute to Thomas Ritchie from Mr. Richards; Coar's health; greetings to members of the Ritchie family. 4 pp. ALS.","Receipt of Isabella's letters and maple sugar cakes; Foushee's New York trip; President Pierce at Fauquier Springs; visitors at Mr. Smyth's house; family reunion; brother George at the Cottage; peaches and pears from Brandon. 4 pp. ALS.","Isabella's account in the Farmers' Bank of Virginia; payment of a bill; package due to arrive from New York; invitation to the Wickhems' wedding; Sister Bella's financial matters; health of various family friends; George Ritchie's arrival in New York. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Receipt of Isabella's letters and enclosed cards from Cora; return of a \"duelling party\" and appearance of the settlement in the paper; health of several family friends; visit to Richard's home \"Riverside\"; concersation with Mrs. Henry [?] Gibson. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Visit of Bella and Isabella to Brandon; search for the \"Miranda\"; purchase of several items at a store in New York; china for Anne Eliza; death of Charles Ogden; stay at W.C.E. Thompson's in New York; proposed journey home through Philadelphia  Washington.","Isabella's stay at Salt Sulphur Springs; ignorance of friends being in New York on thier honeymoon; excursion to the mountains; trip \"through the lovely valley of Wyoming, the Deleware Water Gap...visiting coal mines  travelling on the 'gravity railroads'\"; visit to Richmond of the Prince of Wales. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Detailed description of William's journey to Washington; company of Mrs. Hume aboard the \"Eliza Hancox\"; talk with the Captain about steamboats; reference to a book [?] the \"death of Lincoln\"; mention of several friends and acquaintances. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Entertaining company at Brandon; gift from Tucker of terrapins and fresh pike; problems with William's knee and the need for his \"leg...to be put into harness\"; \"wonders of the microscope at the Army Museum\"; pleasant ways William is passing away the time at Stones; talk by Dr. Rudder; news about various friends. 4 pp. ALS.","Illness of William's wife Cora; visit of Mr. Everett to Brandon; mention of Consul James; Belle Harrison's expected visit; \"Carter lee's lecture on 'Laughter'\"; legislative question before Congress. 4 pp. ALS.","Arrangements made at the Powhatan  House in Richmond; disease in the city's suburbs; news about various friends; to church with the Rutherfoord family; message to Mragaret from Captain Randolph. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Visit from Charlotte and Jenny; reports about Brandon; reference to \"a sweet creature of fine talents\" [perhaps a reference to Anna Cora Ogden Mowatt]; note about Heilbrook [?] 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Order recieved in the morning; invitation to visit Richmond; breakfast prepared by Mathilda; reciept of letter from Bella; no news from Mr. Cross; Evans' victory; renting of \"the Cottage\" to Mr. Daingerfield. 2 pp. ALS.","Advocation of Thomas Ritchie for Governor. Included also is a note from WFR to his father re smith's letter. 2 pp. ALS.","Shipment of a book and Wynne's desire to be informed of its safe arrival to William. Included is a pencilled note that the mentioned book was given to the College of William and Mary by Margaret Ritchie harrison Cocke. 2 pp. ALS.","Readmission of the South into the Union; Foushee's investment in enslaved persons and financial loss due to emancipation; effect of the war on Brandon; Foushee's desire to acquire a government position in Washington or Virginia; influence of Thomas Ritchie in Presidential politics; rights of the South in the coming presidential election; \"Johnson's Veto of the Joint Resolution\"; possibility of another Civil War; \"nomination of Seymour and Blair\"; right of Black population to vote. 4 pp. ALS.","Inscription on the church chalice; \"Brandon Church, Presented by Wm Foushee and Anna Cora Ritchie. January 1857.\" 1 p TLS.","Mrs. Mowatt and her appearance in a play as Desdemona ; mention too of her engagement to William F. Ritchie, editior of the Richmond Enquirer. 1 p. NC1.","Scope and Contents","Possibility of not meeting for two years; death of Dr. Graves; prospects of George's vessel being sent to Cuba or California; romance between \"Sister Anne Eliza and Mr. Cross\"; Mobile as \"one of the healthiest cities in the union\"; naval blockade of Round Island; mention of the vessels \"Water Witch\", \"Flint\", \"Albany\", and \"Germantown\". 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Desire to recieve more letters while aboard the \"Wolcott\"; weddings withing the family; fond memories of Brandon, especially at Christmas; mention of William Allen and Major Selden; life on the \"Wolcott\"; health of Thomas Ritchie; greetings to be given various friends and relatives; possibility that the Sec. of the Treasury might reccoment the Congress the abolishment of the Navy. 4 pp. ALS.","Descriptions of the contents of several boxes with notations as to which family member or friend recieves what item. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Desire for news from home; George's demanding duties as Purser of two ships; U.S. steamers in the Far East; shipment of 2 boxes to the family via Adams and Co. Express and Capt. John Glasson; reference to \"his Celestial majesty in his own Capitol Pekin\"; and to Commondore Perry; mention of the following vessels: \"Susquehana\", \"Southhampton\", \"Hancock\", \"Cooper\", \"Kennedy\"; \"Powhatan\", \"Vincennes\", \"Porpoise\", \"Lexington\", \"Mississippi\", and \"Macedonia\". 4 pp. ALS.","Sadness felt in parting from the family again; account of his travel schedule; mention of John Armistead; dinner at Willow Hill with Col. McCandlish and friends; accident with his horse and buggy; love to members of the family. 4 pp. ALS.","Paying off the crew at the Navy Yard; extensive use of silver to pay the crew; death of Mr. Millson's sister; wedding of Lt. Thornburn and Miss Reed; party at Com. Dornins; present of a dog to a doctor. 3 pp. ALS.","Amount of money in Mrs. Ritchie's checking account; claim with Mr. Bagby; George's voyage to Panama; sale of corn at Lower and Upper Brandon; sale of George's horse. 3 pp. ALS.","Signed by James Evans, high priest, John Dove, secretary, and George Ritchie. 1 p. DocS.","Scope and Contents","pleasure of recieving mail from home; mention of the English man of war \"Amethyst\"; unexpected overnight guests aboard the \"St. Marys\"; manuevers in the Gulf of California; the seemingly \"tremendous mania for matrimony in the United States\"; greetings to the Ritchie family. 2 pp. ALS.","Description of a ball; praise given Thomas Ritchie; visit with President Polk and his wife; party at the Blairs and several other places; invitation to go home with the Daingerfields. 4 pp. ALS.","Effect of weather on river navigation; proposed visits by Mrs. Ritchie and Isabella Harrison; George Byrd's wedding; Charlotte's camel's hair shawl; rumors about Mr. Carter's health and his marriage; news about various friends and family members; christening of Margaret Ritchie Stone's baby. 6 pp. ALS.","1 p. Ms.","Anne's health; birth of Anne's daughter; return home of Aunt Phoebe; Mary's inability to care for Anne's baby unless her own child and nurse could be present; Sister Bella as a replacement for Mary; Issie's wedding; visitors and thier comments about the baby; love to various friends and relatives. 10 pp. ALS.","Letter to Jenny Stone; health of Jenny Ritchie; death of Mrs. Tendall; opera performance; family news; love to various friends. 4 pp. ALS. incomplete.","Invitiation for Charlotte to join other members of the Ritchie family at the Cross' home. 4 pp. AL.","Charlotte's health; illness in Margaret's family; invitation to visit Anne Eliza; comment on the weather; news about William and Cora Ritchie in Richmond; love to various members of the family. 4 pp. ALS.","Pleasure from Charlotte's visit; Isabella Harrison's eye; family news; arrangements for Addie Smyth's wedding; love to various people. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Isabella's check for $600; health of Isabella Harrison; sleeping arrangements for visiting friends and family; difficulty in accomodating \"Cora and her party\"; financial transaction with Mr. Green; mention of numerous friends. 6 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Trip to New York; summer plans to travel to Boston; loost shawl; purchase of two corsets; trips to market for flowers and fruit; greeting to various friends; purchase of evergreens and English firs; christening of Louisa Adams' son; Gus Nicholson \"to sea for two years\"; cut thumb; news about George harrison. 6 pp. ALS.","Why Anne has not written; expected visit from Belle; news about various friends and relatives; marriage of Harriet Heileman; trip to Ashburton. 3 pp. ALS.","Thank you for Charlotte's letter and recipe; 4th of July celebration and fireworks; Robert's health; Aunt Eleanor's trip to the Springs; news about various friends; Charlotte's trip to New York; money for corsets and evergreens; love to members of the family. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Plans to visit Broadneck \"to see the bride and Groom\"; present of a new writing desk; love to members of the family. Included also is a letter from Mary Green to Isabella re her depressed spirits and \"double bereavement\". 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Mary's embroidery frame as a birthday present to Isabella. Included also is a letter from Isabella F. Ritchie to Bella re the letter she wrote for Mary and a request for a pair of her drawers. 1 p. AL.","(N.B. Because of the use of nicknames, it is possible not all the letters addressed to Jennie in this folder were intended for Virginia Ritchie, daughter of Thomas and Isabella F. Ritchie.)","Scope and Contents","Accident on the road; trip to Niagara and possibility of meeting Charlotte there; rainy weather; experience with gas at the dentist's; appointment with Dr. McFarlan; comment on Cousin Belle's \"habit of fainting\"; dinner with Aunt Mary; love to the relatives. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Travel schedule; health of some measles patients; thanks for some flowers; \"unhappiness about poor Minnie\". 2 pp. ALS.","Expression of sympathy; Joe's fever and his favorable improvement; love to members of the family. 3 pp. ALS.","Intended marriage to Miss Martha C. Southhall; building of the new rectory in So. Boston; love to Mrs. Harrison, Major  Mrs. Page. 2 pp. ALS.","Bequeathing a likeness of Anna Cora [(Ogden) Mowatt] Ritchie to \"Julia G. Smythe's daughter Eugenie.\" 1 p. Doc. Cy","Scope and Contents","\"Universal rushing after Xmas presents\"; Charlotte's desire to shop alone without Carter's company; details of a concert; visit with the Orgains; Wickham's wedding; Carter's feeling of being \"rather in the way\" around the Gittings' home; mention of George Byrd and Mrs. George Williams; spending Christmas Eve around a fireplace \"over hauling presents as they come in\". 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Belle's health; death of Agnes sixteen years ago; account of close friends and relatives who died in October; sadness over \"all those long lonely evenings\". 2 pp. AL.","Death of Mildred's father; Agnes' death 19 years ago; appretiation of kindnesses done by V; the passing of Fitzhugh; love to a number of people. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Visit of Daniel Webster to Richmond and a dinner given by the Whigs; drive around the city with Mrs. Webster and Miss Seaton; details of a wedding; picnic at Ritchie's farm; news about various friends and acquaintances; \"account of the Victory of Cerro Gordo\". 4 pp. ALS.","Letter recieved from Charlotte; Mr. Gittings' health; Carter's health and the kind attention given him by Charlotte; inquiries about Isabella Harrison and Brandon; problems encountered during the harvest; desire to visit Brandon. 2 pp. ALS.","Matter of a lace shawl; Robert Ritchie's visit to Indian Fields Farm; declining a trip to the Springs; mention of numerous friends; stay at Brandon. 4 pp. AL.","Scope and Contents","\"Necessary caution\" used when writing; comment on those who have died in the war; family news; \"arms...sought in Europe\"; \"visit from General L's daughters Annie and Agnes\"; role of women during the war; receipt of a letter from \"one of our heroes at Manassad\"; mention of Sherman; \"Death of 400 of our noble souls\" 4 pp. AL. Letter probably to Charlotte Gittings and Margaret Stone.","Scope and Contents","Desire that Charlotte come to Brandon; \"William to the Wars\"; shipment of novels; gift for Dr. Dean; \"Bella  Bobs letters written in cypher\"; efforts to locate George in Washington; visit from Mr. Corcoran; death of Mrs. Warrington. 4 pp. incomplete. AL.","Reflections on God and the meaning of life; hope that Jeff will seek enlightenment through God and the Bible. 4 pp. ALS.","Dr. Sayre at medical convention in New Orleans but assurance that he will write Mr. Ritchie upon his return; questions about Bellevue Hospital to be answered by Dr. Yale. 1 p. AL.","Accomodations at Bellevue Hospital for Mr. Ritchie as arranged by Dr. Sayre; Dr. Sayre's arrival in New York from New Orleans; suggestion that Mr. Ritchies delay his trip until Dr. Sayre's return. 3 pp. ALS.","2 pp. TL.","Scope and Contents","\"History of the Westover alms basin\"; mention of Mr. Bird of New York, Col. Byrd, Sarah Braine. 2 pp. ALS.","1 p. LS.","Scope and Contents","\"The Wayside Spring in Alabama\" by Charles Mackay. 1 p. NC1.","Reprinted from American Historical Magazine, Nashville, Tenn., Oct. 1896. 36 pp. Pamphlet.","6 pieces","1 piece","Scope and Contents","No. 15 of the \"Plain Words\" series. 8 pp.","1 p.","A dirge on the Civil War. 1 p.","Thomas Ritchies professional papers are chiefly letters to him as editor of the Washington Union, the official organ of the Democratic party (the entire collections contains only a few letters by him).The letters cover all the political topics of the day; extension of slavery, Texas, the Mexican War (militarily and politically), internal improvements, Wilmot Proviso, oregon territory, Whig and Democratic politics, transcontunental railroad, Baltimore convention, Nashville convention, Presidential elections of 1844 and 1848, and contain references to Daniel Webster, Henry Clay, John C. Calhoun, Zachary Taylor, Winfield Scott, Martin Van Buren, James K. Polk, Thomas Hart Benton, and Lewis Cass. A few relate to South American affairs, and Ritchie's business papers as a printer are also included. The letters cover a wide geographical range (a number, however, are written from Virginia) and often reflect local political conditions and the opinions of the average citizen. Among the correspondents are: R.M.T. Hunter, Ambrose Dudley Mann, W.D. Wallach, S. Basset French, and Andrew Stevenson.","4 pp. Ms.","4 pp. Ms.","Limitation of the government's powers; clarification of the Constitution; powers of the President; patronage vs. the public interest; election of the President. 2 pp. Cy","Scope and Contents","Miseries suffered by Carter during a period of confinement; comments on news contained in Ritchie's last letter; mention of a belief in \"predestinarianism\"; pleasure of Mrs. Fitzhugh's company; use of a number of French phrases by Carter; joke about a toast to Jackson. 4 pp. ALS.","Present of \"a specimen of stewed trufles. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","A confidential letter in which Brockenbrough states what he conceives to be the true feeling of the people in certain lower Virginia counties toward Van Buren; the Democratic party with not be united behind him and unless he should not \"advocate unhesitatingly the annex of texas his vote will be nothing\"; these sentiments were more confirmed at the meeting of the district convention of which Brockenbrough was the chairman. 1 p. ALS.","Belief that Van Buren will be defeated in the election and that another candidate would run stronger; rumor that many will not even vote if Van Buren runs. 2 pp.","Scope and Contents","Hoge's nomination as an Elector by the Democratic Convention; recent local defeats for Democrats in Virginia elections; appeal of Martin Van Buren as the Presidential candidate; consideration of the main political parties, namely the Democratic, Whig, and \"floating parties\". 3 pp. ALS.","Election results and speculation on the causes of disaster; Van Buren considered as a liability in the election; the legality of 40 Whig votes; Texas annexation and Clay's stand against it. 2 pp. ALS","Scope and Contents","Democratic Party of Virginia's selection of candidate for the U.S. Presidency; Van Buren and the Texas question and his loss of Virginia votes; the need for a candidate the \"reverse of Mr. Clay\"; pledges himself to vote for the Texas man at the Baltimore Convention. 3 pp. ALS.","Texas question; Virginia's vote for the coming Presidential election; Van Buren's candidacy; Republican and Democratic politics. 3 pp. ALS.","Texas annexation; Presidential candidacy of Tyler. Clay, and Van Buren; sectional strife at Baltimore Convention; Edmunds' resignation as Assistant Elector in his district. 6 pp. ALS.","Texas annexation; Tyler's Presidency; Candidates for the office of the presidency. 2 pp. ALS.","Tyler's Presidency and anti-Tyler feeling among some citizens. 1 p. ALS.","Invitation to dinner with the Richmond Cadet Corps. 1 p. ALS","Scope and Contents","Invitation to dinner celebrating the anniversery of the Declaration of Independence by the \"democratic citizens of the district of Columbia\" 2 pp. LS.","Gift of a book. 1 p. ALS.","Compliments to Ritchie and Mr. Polk; request for 50 copies of an article on Gen. Jackson. 2 pp. ALS.","Establishment of the Union newspaper and questions regarding its size, type, and paper quality; Democrats in Western cities and their reaction to Ritchie as editor of the Union. 3 pp. ALS.","Thanks to Ritchie for his letter which Everett received through the State Department; memorandum from [W.J?] of interest to Everett; Everett honored that Ritchie proposes to send communications for the paper. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Elmore's appointment to England and his reasons for declining the position; expression of a \"deep and settled hostility\" to the tariff system in Elmore's state and some other adjoining states. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Appraisal of the value of the Globe office and \"the grounds and buildings used for conducting the business of that office\". 1 p. ALS.","Purchase of an estate in New Jersey with a description of its location and condition; resignation as a Consul with the government; possibility of accepting a professorship with the College of South Carolina.","Letter for Green or Ritchie; lengthy discussion of the victory of [S.F.] Leake, elected to the Congress from Virginia; mention of Gordon and Hynes; thanks to Selden from Col. Robert Taylor. 4 pp. ALS.","A memorandum of promotions and appointments in the Army; General Order No. 9 mentioned; publication in the Union of future official memoranda. 1 p. ALS.","Report on the health of a mutual friend. 2 pp. ALS.","Ritchie's new position in Washington and the reaction in general of people in Richmond; Ludlam's request that his new title be announced at Ritchie's earliest convenience. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Views on the topic of \"Presidential Succession\"; Presidential appointments; Texas annexation; Union editorial on President Polk. 3 pp. AL.","Letter of introduction presenting William Flinn, past editor of the Pittsburgh daily Aurora. 1 p. ALS.","Recommendation of Professor Aimes as a regular correspondant in New York for Ritchie's paper. 2 pp. ALS.","Invitation to attend a Farmers' Club meeting. 1 p. ALS.","The Union newspaper as an organ of the Democratic party and the desire by Petrikin that the paper publish only correct information on matters of government and Democratic principles; Calvin Blythe of Pennsylvania is cited as a Democrat unworthy of being written about in the Union, especially when other Democrats like W.H. Roane of Virginia are well known for their integrity and party loyalty. 3 pp. L.","Request by the clerk of the House of Representatives that Thomas Ritchie be permitted to take books from the Library of Congress. 1 p. ALS.","Letter by one of the fathers of the Republican Party is forwarded to Ritchie [not enclosed with letter]; the Union newspaper is complimented; Ritchie is assured of a vote in his bid for Preinter of the Congress. 1 p. ALS.","Annexation of Texas; abolitionists; tariffs; banking. 2 pp. ALS.","Suggestions for the suppression of the trade of enslaved persons and recolonization of Black persons in Africa. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Sketches of Congress\" and the appearance of these articles in the Union. 2 pp. ALS.","Unity of the Democratic Party in Pennsylvania; election by the Pa. legislature of General Cameron as U.S. Senator over Judge Woodard. 2 pp. ALS.","Letter for the Secretary of the Army which solicits an appointment for a friend; death of a mutual friend and the grief of his sister; meeting of a state convention to nominate a candidate for Governor; strength of the Whigs in Georgia. 3 pp. ALS.","List of subscribers to the Union; Texas and the Whigs; personal differences between Mr. Wise and Mr. Polk; popularity of the Union. 4 pp. ALS.","Request for a change of subscription from the Enquirer to the Union. 1 p. ALS.","Report on the District of Clatsop [?] in Oregon describing the land, population, industry, and climate. 2 pp. ALS.","State of the foreign carrying trade; abuses existing in the important of merchandise. 8 pp. ALS.","Copy of an article for publication in the Union; Whigs retaining positions in the Administration. 3 pp. ALS.","Reorganization of America's Consular establishment. 4 pp. ALS.","Description of the Oregon country, especially areas near the Columbia and Willamette rivers; Ford elaborates on the fertility of the soil, navigation of rivers, variations in climate, and beautiful scenery. 3 pp. ALS.","His address which was well recieved by the liberal Whigs; the great difficulty which will have to be met at the next Congress where everything will depend on the course the President [Polk] takes. [Illegible handwriting and a system of short hand which drops vowels make reading difficult. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","The Atlas as being \"hostile to President Polk\"; mention of Van Buren; Ritchie's role in helping to settle the Texas Question. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Removal of Major Wm. B. Lewis\" from office by Preisdent Polk. 3 pp. AL.","Scope and Contents","President Polk's \"unnatural course\" towards his friends in Missouri. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","President's resolution passed Monday evening; discussion of the political makeup of the New York Council; Administration growing daily in strength; hopes that Polk will continue to \"cherish all the elements\" which elected him President; Ritchie's \"neighbor the 'U.S. Journal'\" as a \"very low press\". 4 pp. ALS.","Goodwin's dislike of a Mr. Rathkin [?]; \"denunciation [of} Mr. Polks administration as 'an appendix to John Tylers administration'\" article submitted in rebuttal to some of Rathkin's political beliefs. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Introduction of Jno. C. Haswell; discussion of the Richmond Enquirer as a \"standard of political orthodoxy\"; expression of pleasure that Ritchie was selected editor of the Union. 1 p. ALS.","Discussion of the president and his Administration. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Congratulations to Ritchie on his new position as editor of the Washington Union; recent lack of confidence expressed by the general public towards President Polk; mention of the tariff and \"compromise of the Oregon question\"; Harvey's desire to be reinstated in his job; mention of several people in congress from Missouri whom Ritchie may rely on. 4 pp. ALS.","Editorial in the Savannah Republican against Mr. McAllister, Democratic candidate for governor. 2 pp. ALS.","Calhoun as a candidate for the Presidency; Polk and the tariff; Texas question. 7 pp. ALS.","Article in a Baltimore paper about Polk and promises he made following his nomination by the Baltimore Convention; Tisestro's[?] dismissal from office by Mr. Walker. 3 pp. ALS.","Introduction of Thomas Ritchie to John H. Steele. 1 p. ALS.","Mutual friend \"Slam should receive a Presidential appointment; thinks Bancroft and March have been instrumental in prejudicing the President against him; suggests \"slam be appointed purser of the Navy;. comparison of Tyler's and Polk's Administrations. 4 pp. ALS.","War with Mexico; interests of England and France in Mexico; U.S. strategy if war is declared. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Support for the Union; J. L. O'Sullivan's dislike of President Polk; Van Buren and the \"Southern Democracy\".  2 pp. ALS.","Wilson's unemployment and desire to have an advertisement inserted in Richie's paper.","Introduction of Col. Paul H. Hubbs, a merchant in New York. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Appointment of a commissioner from Virginia; \"Clay Whigs\" who were already appointed. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Reaction of the citizens of Montgomery to the incorrect news that Mexico had declared war on the United States; mustering of two volunteer companies, the \"Riflemen\" and the \"Blues\", and thier resolutions to defend the U.S.; the \"Riflemen's\" disapointment about not recieving a letter of recognition from the President for thier patriotic action; a copy of the \"Riflemen's\" resolutions enclosed which were also mailed to the President. 4 pp. ALS.","Gift of four Virginia hams. 1 p. ALS.","Reference to an article about Oregon in an English journal Bell's Life. 1 p. ALS.","Democratic Party in Mississippi; address of the last Democratic State Convention; Texas annexation; senatorial race between ex-Gov. McNutt and Gen. Foote; article about Gen. Same Houston and reference to a speech he made; boundary of the Rio Bravo. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Reaction to an editorial in the Union about the press in Ohio; politics in Ohio, 1840-1845; position of Whigs and conservative Democrats in Ohio's 1840 election; money power and the banks; Bartley Bank Bill of 1842-43; \"Softs vs. Hards\"; Texas annexation question; Rooster [?] Bank Bill; Democratic county convention in Ohio. 8 pp. ALS.","Articles against Ritchie and Polk by the editor of the Cincinnati Enquirer; influence of John Brough in Ohio politics; background of Hiram Robinson and his relation to John Brough. 3 pp. ALS.","Failure of the Union to publish any letters from Ohio Democrats; protection of civil and religious liberties; war with Mexico; Santa Anna and General Paredas mentioned; consitution of Texas; occupation of Oregon. 4 pp. AL.","Editor of the Mercury and his relation to Calhoun; Calhoun's support of Polk's Administration; reduction of the Tariff. 3 pp. ALS","Desire for more emphasis on European news; suggestion that the Union no longer reprint articles from English journals; Bernard as possible editor of foreign news for the Union. 3 pp. ALS.","Defense of Brent's father following an attack by the New York Express. 1 p. ALS.","Complaint of American seea captains that no U.S. agent resides at Bremerhaven; problem of protecting unemployed American seamen in Bremen; Shipping foreigners to the U.S. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Appointment of E. Warren as Consul for the port of Trieste and reasons for his probable rejection by the Senate; dissatisfaction with other appointments by President Polk; \"Hard Annexationists\" in Missouri; resistence to European encroachment; modification of the tarriff. 4 pp. L","Discussion of the tariff and slavery. 4 pp. ALS.","Warren's background; tariffs; interests of manufacturers. 2 pp. ALS.","March through Texas and impressions of the land; botanical interest in rare flowers and seeds; military forces encountered. 3 pp. ALS.","Tariff Issues. 3 pp. ALS.","Government contract for the delivery of Tobacco; Calhoun's probable return to the Senate; tariff adjustments; Oregon question. 3 pp. ALS","Salary increase for Cabell in his position as chief clerk in the Recorder's Bureau of the General Land Office. 3 pp. ALS","Vote of Texans for annexation, the Constitution, Governor, and Lt. Governor; affairs with Mexico; Indian attack; General Sam Houston's proposed visit to Austin. 3 pp. ALS.","Triumph of Whigs in Georgia elections; mention of John C. Calhoun 3 pp. ALS.","Hamilton's protection of U.S. citizens during the war between Uruguay and Argentina and request for payment of services from 31 Aug. 1838 to 31. Oct. 1845. Includes copy of certificate of Hamilton's sefices by Santiago Vasquez, Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Republic of Uruguay, and a copy of Hamilton's bill to the U.S. Government. 8 pp. ALS.","Modification of Tarriff Act of 1842; tariff meeting at the Exchange Hotel; position of Pennsylvania Democrats and Whigs towards the Tariff. 2 pp. ALS.","Correction of an article in the Union about the choice of a Democratic County Committee of Nantuckett. 1 p. ALS","Oregon; texas; tariff; iron interests in Pennsylvania; internal improvements. 3 pp. ALS","Murders by John Ross in 1839; present reign of terror over the Cherokees; petition to the President; appeal to Ritchie. 5 pp. ALS.","Forwarding letters to friends in England through the State Department.","Foreign appointment sought by THomas H. Holt. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Account of a storm at sea and the \"benefits arising from the observation of barometers\". 3 pp. ALS.","Bragg's displeasure with an article in the Union about his brother; description of the Bragg family and thier relation to the Democratic Party; circumstances leading to Lt. Bragg's court martial by General Scott. Communication prepared to counter the article in the Union. 3 pp. ALS.","British agitation over the corn laws and an article printed by the Times. 4 pp. ALS","Paper on the Hawaiian Islands by Dr. William Maxwell Wood. 2 pp. ALS.","An editorial position for Jarvis with the Union; writing assignments he would not accept; salary expectations; previous experience; political preferences. 3 pp. ALS","Detailed description of Austria's natural wealth, industry, and commerce for the benefit of planters and merchants in the United States. 4 pp. incomplete. L.","Congratulations to Ritchie on his confirmation as the Printer of Congress; mention of Polk's Administration. 2 pp. ALS.","Statement of the amount paid for printing and binding for the House of Representatives, 1823 to 1845, and a letter of explanation about the statement. 2pp. ALS.","Dissatisfaction with the Virginia state legislature; internal improvements along the James River; rail road connections; news of relative P.N. Barbour now in Texas. 3 pp. ALS","Ambrose Dudley Mann, Consul at Bremen, and his interest in Hungary. 2 pp. ALS.","Christmas greetings; letter for publication in the Union; trip to texas. 1 p. ALS.","English penitentiaries. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Oregon question; the \"Forty ninth party\" in Congress; tariff of 1842; war with Great Britain. 4 pp. AL.","Editorials in The Times about Oregon; Ritchie's election as a Printer to Congress. 3 pp. ALS.","Newspaper article connecting Ritchie to a speculation in cotton. 2 pp. ALS.","Mackenzie's desire for employment and his efforts to secure a position with the government. 3 pp. ALS.","Sale of land in Richmond County to Dr. Clopton. Enclosed is a deed for Ritchie's signature. 2 pp. ALS.","Costs of printing Congressional material.","Arbitration of the Oregon question. 2 pp. L.","Introduction of J. M. Moss and his information reguarding the Republic of Uraguay; the Monroe Doctrine; banking matters; subscription to the Union. 3 pp. ALS.","Letter in regard to an editorial for publication in the Union. Copy of the editorial is enclosed. 3 pp. ALS.","Heiss' resignation from his position with the Union. 1 p. ALS.","Negro suffrage and its effect on national politics. 4 pp. ALS.","Payment of subscription to the Union; political opinions of Calhoun, Clay, and Van Buren. 1 p. ALS.","Oregon Question. 3 pp. ALS.","Oregon question and relations with England; dipolomacy with Mexico. 3 pp. ALS.","Gillet's prospects in an election. 2 pp. ALS.","2 pp. Ms.","Scope and Contents","Naval school at Annapolis and an article addressed to \"The Editor of the Union\" from \"An old salt\" which supports the school. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Publication and marketing of a book; McConochie's property in Kentucky where he \"owns 350 acres of Land and between 20 and 40 negroes\". 1 p. ALS.","The Congressional printing done by Ritchie and Heiss, and John Niles' resolution proposing the price be reduced. Includes copy of a letter by John C. Rives to Heiss, 11 Feb. 1846, detailing the reasons for opposing Niles' resolution. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Complaint about irregular delivery of the Union; issues of Whiggery, Calhounism, and Mexico\". 3pp. ALS.","Relations with Mexico; settlement of disputes; board of commissioners to examine claims against Mexico; mexican reaction to American claims; drawbacks to a mixed commission of MExicans and Americans. 3 pp. AL.","Reference to a copy of a letter on printing and copy of a speech by C.B. Ficklin in Philadelphia. [copies not enclosed} 1 p. ALS.","Oregon question; campaign of 1844; Democrats in Congress; sectional interests vs. the Constitution; Polk's nomination at the Baltimore Convention; war with Mexico; lowered tariff; treasury system. 4 pp. ALS.","Tariff legislation and predicted vote by members of Congress. 1 p. ALS.","Telegraphing news from New York and New Jersey. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Speeches of Senators Cass and Benton on the Oregon Question\"; mention \"of the British title...to Oregon\"; \"Treaty with Russia\". 4 pp. ALS.","Comment on an editorial in the Union. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Probability that a bill cannot be passed which will give [Congressional] printing out by Contract\"; Cabinet members and friends in Congress who have failed to support Ritchie; continuance of the Union \"on a great scale of curtailments of expenses, and under the strictest economy\"; hope \"that the Union can be made profitable\". 3 pp. ALS.","Politics in Arkansas and need to prove that Mr. Folmore is an abolitionist. 1 p. AL.","Trade conducted in Singapore; effect of tariff laws on certain commodities. 2 pp. ALS.","Discharging Volunteers from the Army during the Mexican War. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Banking in New York; \"expansion of Paper money\"; \"consumption of foreign products\"; mention of the existing U.S. tariffs; \"mandate...that the Interest of the majority shall always be the Law of the Land\". 3 pp. AL.","Taxes collected for the Treasury from the Tariff of 1842; effect of the tariff system on the agricultural classes; mention of polk, Walker, and Dallas; problems faced by the british Government and the Bank of England. 3 pp. AL.","Democratic Party in Alabama; vacancy in the Senate; gubernatorial election. Enclosed also is one page of the Marion News detailing the results of a meeting of a Democratic committe in Centerville, Ala., after the resignation of William Yancey from the Senate. 3 pp. ALS  NC1.","War with Mexico; Florida war; character of volunteers in the Army; dissatisfaction with present orders and lack of aggressive movement into Mexico. 4 pp. ALS.","Abuses suffered by Army recruits; pardon to Army deserters; oath of revenge against cruel officers. 3 pp. ALS.","Tariff questions. 1 p. ALS.","The tariff philosophy of cometition; power of the people; tradition of freedom in America. 4 pp. incomplete. Al.","Desire for the Navy to be called into action against Mexico. 3 pp. ALS.","Spech of D. Webster in 1820; tariffs; politics in New York; views of Gov. Wright. Enclosed also is a small newspaper clipping about Gov. Wright. 6 pp. ALS  NC1.","Scope and Contents","Elliott's Financial problems; \"specie clause in the subtreasury bill\"; war with Mexico; expenses of the war. 2 pp. ALS.","Presentations to the National Institute at Washington from the French and British governments. Enclosed are three printed pages of correspondence about the presentations. 4 pp. ALS.","Major General Baron de Kalb's military leadership during the American Revolution and his family's petition to Congress for financial relief. 4 pp. ALS.","2 pp. AMs.","Articles in the Intelligence intended to disgrace the Indiana troops at Buena Vista; effect of these articles on the approaching elections in Indiana. 1 p. ALS.","1 p. NC1","NC1 1p.","War with Mexico. 1 p. incomplete. AL.","Receipt for payment of rent on a house in Washington, D.C. 1 p. ALS.","1 p.","Democratic party in Virginia 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","War with Mexico; \"public debt of Texas\"; customs revenue in Texas; payment of Texas bonds. 4 pp. incomplete. L.","Navy's role in the Mexican War. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Article for Ritchie's paper which \"attempts...to unmask the designs of the king of the French to restore Spanish America...to the Bourbon family\". 2 pp. ALS.","Denunciation of a fellow Democrat and his alleged inclinations toward federalism. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Tarriff Taxation\". 1 p. ALS.","Texas annexation and boundaey lines. 1 p. ALS","Boundaries of Texas; conditions of texas' admission to the U.S.; constitution of Texas. 1 p. ALS.","Article for inclusion in the Union [not with letter]; reference made of Major General [Winfield] Scott. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Communication enclosed for Mr. Ritchie. Communication is dated February 2 1847, Simeon hubbard, Norwich, Conn., to Mr. Thomas Ritchie re a theory of federal government; the Missouri Compromise; the Constitution. 5 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Expulsion of Ritchie from the Senate; \"offence against the Senate...with which [Ritchie's] reporter was charged\"; Senate's \"rejection...of the bill for the increase of the army\"; implication of withholding more men from the Army while the U.S. is at war with Mexico; mention of John C. Calhoun; dissatisfaction with Virginia's Congressional delegate. 3 pp. ALS.","Constitutional amendment affecting presidental caondidates; political asperations of Calhoun. 2 pp. ALS.","Rebuff to those who criticize Ritchie and the Administration. 2 pp. ALS.","4 pp.","Subscription to the Union; unpopularity of Calhoun. Includes AN. to William Wick. 2 pp. ALS.","Reference to an article enclosed for Ritchie's attention [article not with letter. 1 p. ALS.","Appeal for return to liberty, freedom of the press, true democracy, pure Whiggism of 1776. Includes ANS. from W.B. re obituary of Alfred Foster of Carlisle who died February 22. 4 pp. AL.","Ritchie's loss of privileges in the Senate; Calhoun's relations with the federal party and Polk's administration; senators from Florida mentioned. 3 pp. ALS.","Ritchie's loss of privileges in the Senate; War with Mexico; U.S. Bank; tariff of 1842; federalism 3 pp. ALS.","Restriction of Ritchie's privileges in the Senate; John C. Calhoun mentioned. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Introduction of S.T. and W.H. Seawell and a request that Ritchie use his influence to have them and their \"company of Dragoons\" recruited into the war agasint Mexico. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Introduction of S.T. Seawell and his desire to have his \"company of Dragoons\" accepted for service in the war against Mexico. 1 p. ALS","Sutherland's desire to serve in the Army and command his volunteer company in the war against Mexico. 3 pp. ALS","Scope and Contents","\"Freedom of the press\"; restriction of Ritchie's Senate privileges; appraisal of Calhoun and Polk; \"the Mexican war, the Sub-Treasury and Free Trade, will all yet triumph.\" 2 pp. AL. incomplete","News on the course of the Mexican War. 3 pp. ALS.","Introduction of Ware and his interest in an editorial position with a Southern Democratic paper. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Reference to a communication circulated by a Mr. Wentworth; comment on Mr. Wentworth's \"unscrupulous\" character. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","French's \"suffering with a nervous head ache\"; glorification of death and victory in the war with Mexico; French's preference to \"fall amid the rush of battle...then die in my bed  and have my name forgotten!\" 3 pp. ALS.","Financial arrangements concerning a Congressional appropriation. 1 p. ALS.","Problems encountered in the delivery of issues of the Union. 2 pp. ALS.","Reference to resolutions adopted in regard to the Mexican War; mention of John C. Calhoun; Senate's restrictions of Ritchie's privileges. Enclosed is a copy of those resolutions. 4 pp. ALS.","Reference to a letter of mutual interest. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Efforts...to misrepresent the policy of our government  to prejudice public opinion\"; course of the Mexican War; \"speech of Mr. Pendleton...on the subject of our differences with Mexico.\" 1 p. incomplete. AL.","Mexican War; tariff of 1846. 2 pp. ALS.","Restriction of Ritchie's and Heiss' privileges in the Senate. 2 pp. ALS.","Reference to an articles from the Utica Observer. 1 p. ALS.","Article submitted for Ritchie's attention [not enclosed] 2 pp. ALSgt;.","\"Extract from an editorial article in the Globe of May 13, 1843 on the theft of Treasury notes...\". 4 pp. ALS.","Request that earlier letters of endorsement be returned; notice that his company of volunteers for service in the Mexican War has been discharged. 1 p. ALS.","Politics in Iowa. 3 pp. ALS.","Taylor as a Democratic Presidential candidate; Whig influence over Taylor; mention of General Jackson and General Washington. 1 p. ALS.","Detailed description of the Battle of Cerro Yordo during the Mexican War. Map of the battle included. 6 pp. AL.","Political standing of Mr. Wentworth. Enclosed is an article from the Daily Democrat, 21 April [?], \"The Game to Cheat the North.\" 4 pp. ALS.  NC1","Democratic Party in New York; possible outcome of elections in New York in 1848. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"The Mexican war: its Termination\". 4 pp. MsS","Com. Stockton's treatment of Gen. Kearney and his men; Whig strength in Kentucky; convention to amend Kentucky's constitution. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Politics of Hon. J. Wentworth. Enclosed is an article from the Buffalo, New York, Commercial Advertiser re light houses and appropriations for lake harbors. 3 pp. ALS  NC1","General taylor as a Democratic candidate for President. 2 pp. ALS.","12 pp. MsV.","Mexican War; Gen. Scott's proclamation to the Mexicans; Whigs' dilemna over Scott and taylor; candidate of the Democratic National Convention; Polk's visit to North Carolina. 4 pp. ALS.","Introduction of Don Juan de Silva Tellez Giron. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Whigs' interest in General Taylor as a Presidential candidate; Gen. Taylor's Southern background; possible \"fusion of parties\". 4 pp. ALS.","Georgia's gubernatorial election; annexation of Texas; war with Mexico; Mexican payment of the U.S. war debt; general character of Mexicans. 3 pp. ALS.","Attitude of the Argentine government towards the U.S.; Argentina's sympathy for the Mexicans; publication of Whig letters and speeches in the British Packet, especially those communications against the U.S. Administration and war policy; blockade destrictive to U.S. commerce; mention of Lord Howden, Count Walewski,  Gov. Rosas. 5 pp. ALS.","Travels through the British Isles and Ireland; elections in England; British support of Polk and the war against Mexico; state of the grain and potato crops; mention of Sir Robert [Peel] and Mr. [George] Bancroft. 2 pp. ALS.","Introduction of John Lafon; description of Maria's poor health. 1 p. ALS.","Enclosed copy of a letter from Gen. Z. Taylor and his views on the following subjects: war with Mexico, a national bank, a high protective tariff, his candidacy for the Presidency. 4 pp. ALS.","Gallagher's wish to be appointed Captain in a regiment. Enclosed is a note by Thomas Ritchie commenting on Gallagher's close association with the Republican Party. 1 p. ALS.","Col. Hughes' desire to take a regiment to Mexico. 2 pp. ALS.","Gen. Taylor's candidacy. 3 pp. ALS.","Deshong's new approach to mathematics. 1 p. ALS.","4 pp.","Reference to an article in the Chicago Democrat against Col. may. 1 p. ALS.","Reference to letter about climate and diseases in Mexico; mention of Santa Anna; English involvement in a Mexican Company. 3 pp. ALS.","Report on his vacation in New York City; purchase of a lamp for Ritchie's home; suggestion that Ritchie, too, take a vacation and relax for a change; party held in honor of a friend Hopkins; political views expressed by Croswell; fight between the Argus and the Atlas and its effect on the Democratic Party in New York. 3 pp. ALS.","Election in Indiana between Dobson and Davis; predicted defeat of Stanton in Tennessee; possible Whig majority in the U.S. House; establisment of a Southern paper under Calhoun's direction; Clay's Northern tour as prelude to becoming a possible Presidential candidate; question of abolitionism. 3 pp. ALS.","Reference to views expressed by Wallach; bill paid by French; Ritchie's request for some wine; health of Mr. Walker; politics in Tennessee concerning General Thomas H. Benton and Major General G. J. Pillow. 1 p. ALS.","Congressional printing matters concerning Houston, Ned Curtis, Wendell and Benth[rysen?]; purchase of a cask of brandy for Ritchie. 2 pp. ALS.","Belief that Whig domination in Congress would lead to the withdrawal of U.S. troops out of Mexico and in turn jepordize the chance of the Government to secure peace with Mexico; desire for the Union to take a firm position against the Whigs and thier stand on the Mexican question. 2 pp. ALS.","Opportunity for Ritchie to acquire some port wine. 1 p. ALS.","Article submitted to the Union concerning European affairs; reference to marriage of Montpersier with the Infanta of Spain; French and English interests in Mexico. 3 pp. ALS.","Avowal of friendship and support in time of trouble; lengthy description of heiss' background and his ability to cope with failure. 7 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Prediction that Democratic ticket nominated at Syracuse will be defeated; description of one of the New York candidates; the Irish vote in New York; Polk's strength in the next Presidential campaign; Baltimore Convention; Wilmot Proviso; Mexican War and position heiss would take against Mexico if he were President. 4 pp. ALS.","Introduction of Navy Lt. Boyle. 1 p. AL.","Scope and Contents","Reference to a letter from Capt. Robt. E. Lee and his descriptions of the Mexican battles of Coutreras and Chenibusco; belief that the Administration has underestimated the Mexicans' \"power, energy, and perseverance\". 4 pp. ALS.","Establishment of a paper in Pittsburgh to oppose the Wilmot Proviso. 1 p. ALS.","Delivery of a bond and payment of interest on it. 1 p. ALS.","Mention of Brithsi Gen. Lane, Major Lully, Col. Childs, Major McCoy, Santa Anna; movement of U.S. troops to Jalapa, mexico; Santa Anna's escape to Puebla and pursuit by Col. Childs; prospects of peace. 2 pp. ALS.","Visit with Col. Fremont; Col. Smyth's private conversation with a Mr. Jones re Ritchie's relation to Col. Fremont. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Answer to an article to the American Whig Review entitled \"the President and the Army\"; discussion of the military, state militias, West Point Academy, etc. 7 pp. AL.","Securing an appointment to West Point for the son of Mrs. F. Randolph of Fauquier. 1 p. ALS.","Editorial for Ritchie [not enclosed]; duties in Europe; Mexican War; proposed visit of Major Hobbie. 3 pp. AL.","Reference to lt. D.S. Wlson, former editor of the Democratic paper Miner's Express in DuBuque, Iowa. 1 p. ALS.","Introduction of Pearson and his desire to be commissioned and to participate in the war against mexico. 1 p. ALS.","Walker's request for a loan from Congress; funding the war against Mexico. 2 pp. AL.","Legal controversy surrounding the extradition of Lucian N. Metzgar, a French notary charged with forgery by his government. 2 pp. ALS.","Organizing the Democratic party for the Presidential Campaign. 2 pp. ALS.","Division with the Democratic ranks oveer the Wilmot Proviso; right of Congress to interfere in state governments; question of slavery especially in the territories; mention of the Missouri Compromise. 3 pp. ALS.","Southern Views on the course of the Mexican War. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Whig control of the House; Mexican War battles; General Scott's attack upon the capital; General Wool to his new headquarters; General Taylor \"will be forced into the political arena\". 4 pp. ALS.","Dinner invitation from the Pittsburgh Press. 1 p. LS.","Van Reuthugsen[?]'s investment in a printing speculation; suggestion to Earringer that his friends should not oppose Ritchie in the Senate if they don't want Ritchie to obstruct Gales and Seaton in the House; printing matters between Blair and Rives; notice of a new theatre. 2 pp. ALSgt;.","Desire that Ritchie submit his editorial on time so the paper can go to press and be in the mail at a reasonable hour. 1 p. ALS.","Congressional control of slavery. 4 pp. AMss.","Senator Dickinson's resolutions on slavery; Question of Congress' right to interfere with slavery in the territories; validity of the Missouri Compromise; territory acquired as a result of the war with Mexico. 4 pp. AL.","Subscription to the Union; Walker and his promotion of free trade and an independent treasury; war with Mexico; mention of Gallatin and Clay. 2 pp. ALS.","Reference to article in the Indiana Sentinel; houston's chances to be elected; mention of Andrew Johnson. 2 pp. ALS.","Obtaining a commission in the Army; Mexican War; friendship between Ritchie  Stange's father; general Taylor as a Whig nominee for the Presidenty; Clay's chances as a Presidential candidate. 2 pp. ALS.","Approach of the Democratic convention; defense of Polk's Administration in regard to the Mexican War. 1 p. ALS.","Complaint that the Union is not mailed promptly; mention of Mexico and the war; denunciation of the Whig Party. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Importance of constructing a railroad from San Fransisco to the Mississippi River; Gillian's journal \"travels in Mexico\" which he claims is the first published work to propose such a railroad; Whitney's proposals regarding a railroad from the Columbia River to Lake Michigan; Dallas' plan for a canal across the Isthmus of Tehuantepee. 4 pp. ALS.","Problems confronting the Democratic Party in New York; how to bring harmony to the party at the national convention.3 pp. ALS.","Request for information about benjamin Watkins Leigh. 1 pp. ALS.","Royall's command of U.S. troops on a trip from Council Grove [Kansas] to Fort Mann [Kansas?]; detailed description of Indian attacks while enroute to Fort Mann; mention of Major Thomas J. Bryant, U.S. Army Paymaster. 7 pp. Cy.","Desire by Kuch to be a political writer for Ritchie during the campaign;Kush's selection as the Democratic candidate from prince George's County for the state Senate. 1 p. ALS.","Collins' reasons for not supporting Martin Van Buren for the Presidency. 3 pp. ALS.","Presidential campaign of 1848 and mention of Crittenden, Clay, Taylor; slavery questions; campaign tactics in Massachussetts and Kentucky. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","the \"mecklenburg Declaration\"; mention of Van Buren, AAron Burr, and Andrew Jackson; desire for an appointment to Belgium. 3 pp. ALS.","Liquidation of Heiss' interest in the Union; possibility of disposing of this interest to George R.Fall, an editor of the Jackson Mississippian. 1 p. ALS.","Martin Van Buren as a Presidential candidate; nomination of Cass and butler; predicted Democratic vote in Mississippi and Alabama; fading support for General Taylor in the South and West. 2 pp. ALS.","General Cass' position on the Wilmot Proviso; disagreement with Ritchie's editorials about Cass; mention of General Taylor, W.J. Brown, and Gov. Feltch. 2 pp. ALS.","Request for documents about Gen. Cass, Gen. Taylor; campaign in a country in North Carolina. 2 pp. ALS.","Displeasure with the command of Lt. A. H. Dearborn and request that he be transferred to Oregon for duty; mention of the Mexican War and slavery. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Election of Generals Cass and Butler; poem \"A Democratic Song\". 4 pp. ALS  Ms. Poem.","Whigs vs. Democrats in Louisiana; election prospects of Cass and Butler in Louisiana; ten points reflecting Taylor's political position. 3 pp. ALS.","Presidential approval od the Oregon Bill and the Wilmot Proviso; selection of Cass and Butler; denunciation of Polk; betrayal felt by Democrats in the South. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Senate speech by Benton \"on the nomination of Brig. General Kearney for the brevet of Major General\". 1 p ALS.","Belief American principles and freedom are being threatened; propsal of seven questions concerning the Presidential campaign of 1848; mention of Francis p. Blair Martin Van Buren, John Vanhusan, Dewit Clinton, and Daniel D. Thompkins. 3 pp. AL.","Suspension of Casserly; assay reports on Heiss' gold mine. 3 pp. ALS.","Reference to a communication about a friend Vanhusan;mention of John E. Norice and a Mr. Anwhich in the State Department. 1 p. ALS.","Whig Presidential ticket of Filmore and Taylor; slave question; mention of Cass  Butler; establishment of a new political paper the Democratic Banner. 3 pp. ALS.","State of political parties around Piqua, Ohio; Strength of the Whig Party in District #4; Whigs as antislavery men; views of Moses Corwin, a candidate for Congress from Ohio; free soil party in Dorsey's country; strength of the Democrats and their support of Cass and Butler; mention of General Taylor. 2 pp. ALS.","Suggestion of the Executive Committee that a pamphlet be written about General Taylor; mention of Polk. 2 pp. ALS.","Whig Party in Connecticut and General Taylor's campaign there; candidacy of Cass and Butler; Whigs in Ohio and Pennsylvania; slavery and tariff issues; mention of Van Buren. 4 pp. ALS.","Arrangements for payment of some of the Union's outstanding debts; richness of the ore in heiss' mine. 2 pp. ALS.","Expected majority vote for Cass in Harrison's area. 1 p. ALS.","Questions submitted in regard to voter qualification in Southern and slaveholding states. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","States' rights vs. Congressional power; mention of the Wilmot Proviso; abolition of slavery; support for General Cass and for Butler; views of General Cass on slavery; included is a poem by Holding \" A descriptive peice on Cass  Butler\". 8 pp. ALS  Ms. Poem.","Request for a list of delegates to the New Jersey state convention; political pamphlet about Case and Taylor; distribution of the proposed pamphlet in Tennessee; Cass' predicted victory in Ohio. 1 p. ALS.","Whig handbill by John A. Rogers which slandered Cass; Maguire's attempt to disprove Rogers' charges by citing a statement from General Charles Gratiot. 3 pp. ALS.","French's health and inability to write regularly for the Union; prospects of electing Cass and Butler and their predicted success in the South and New England. 2 pp. ALS.","Desire by the kilby family to obtain a pension from Congress for the services rendered by their father, john Kilby, during the War for Independence; account of John Kilby's actions during that war. 3 pp. ALS.","Ritchie's call to the late President of the B.  O. R.R.; possibility of Delaware voting Democratic; letter of McLane's to be published in the Delaware Gazette; expected victory in Pennsylvania. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Preparations for the coming election; circulation of political material \"urging [friends] to do their duty\"; stand against Taylor and Butler; anticipated election results in various states; mention of Senator Cameron, Cass, and Wilmot; tariff questions; speeches given by B.F. Brown of Ohio and F.W Bowden of Alabama; invitation to Ritchie to address the Spartan Band and many of his old friends in Richmond. Enclosed is a letter October 23, 1848 from N.M.M. to Thomas Ritchie re speeches given by Bowden and Brown. 4 pp. ALS.","Acquisition of Cuba and its effect on Cass' campaign; mention of slavery questions. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Election of Cass  Butler; feeling in New York towards these two candidates; mention of Congressman Bowlin from Missouri; composition of the Barnburner faction in New York that is headed by Martin van Buren. Enclosed also is a letter October 28, 1848 from Dorn signed :Late from mexico\" to Ritchie re a Barnburners' meeting he attended and his subsequent belief that \"this free soil party is to be of very short duration\". 3 pp. ALS.","Enclosing a letter from W. T. Young, Lynchburg, to W.T.  Thomas Ritchie, Jr. about fraud by the Whig Party in Virginia on the eve of the Presidential election. 4 pp. Al.","Efforts of Democrats in Tennessee to elect Cass and butler; voting predicted in Eastern states. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Predicted election results in Baltimore and surrounding county. Enclosed is a printed circular \"Address of the Democratic City Convention, to the Democracy of Maryland\" signed by Henry S. Sanderson, W.A. Stewart, and John Carson. 2 pp. ALS.  Broadside.","Whig efford in Maine; reference to a circular that was distributed around the state. 1 p. ALS.","Reference to an article written by Patterson. 1 p. ALS.","Death of Barbour's son, Calhoun, and desire that a notice be inserted in the Union. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Just published pamphlet with some comments about the Wilmot Proviso; publisher may send Ritchie more for distribution; refers to \"Sophisms of the Protective policy\"; wishes it were published in tract form for country wide distribution to promote free trade; attitude in New England towards commerce; need for international free trade association. 8 pp. ALS.","Asks for additional accounts from California, especially about Gov. Mason, Stevenson, or Marcy's son. Including Marcy's reply to the effect he has no additional information from Mason or his son but that Stevenson wrote he will be leaving for the mines. 3 pp. ALS.","Report based on tests at the mint verifying the quality of gold being taken from California mines. 1 p. ALS.","Cooperation between Col. Benton and Calhoun over a revenue tariff; mention of [George] Bancroft; problems encountered with the mail service, especially in Bellville; Van buren and the Texas question; list of Democrats anticipated by Penn to become Presidential Candidates; reference to the Baltimore Convention. 3 pp. incomplete. ALS.","Scheme propsed by the Boston capitalists to finance a railroad to the Pacific; mention of P.P Degrand. 2 pp. Ms.","Scope and Contents","Encloses article \"Poetical Epistle From Gen. Taylor to Major Jack Downing\" which is a comment on Taylor's Administration. 4 pp. ALS.","Buck's family background and political leanings; suggestion that Ritchie write a book on the political history of the U.S.; Buck's reflections on Whig influence in education and the thrust of abolitionism and religion into politics. 4 pp. ALS.","Doherty's employment background and desire to be a reporter for the Union. 3 pp. ALS.","Taylor as a Presidential candidate; Clay's return to the Senate; politics of John Bell; mention of Buchanan; Cass' nomination; major campaign issues of the tarriff, bank, internal improvements,  the Wilmot Proviso. 1 p. ALS.","Views of Robison; mention of William Hardin and Joesph Wright; subscription to the Union; cantaining slavery within its present limits. 1 p. ALS.","Reference to an article by Judge Clifton of Jackson Mississippi, which argues the point of view of the Supreme Court of Mississippi as opposed to the view of the Supreme Court of the United States. 2 pp. ALS.","Introduction of Wick's cousin and reference to a letter writen by him. 2 pp. ALS.","Expression of admiration for Ritchie. 2 pp. ALS.","1 p. NC1.","Construction of a railroad from St. Louis to San Francisco; plans to finance the project; mention of Degrand, Whitney, Bayard, and Sentator Benton's proposals; success of Western railroad from Boston to Albany; consideration of the Pacific consumer market for manufactured and agricultural products. 4 pp. ALS.","Treaty of Guadulupe Hildalgo compared to the Treaty of Dover; Wilmot Proviso; railroad to San Francisco; mention of Degrand. 4 pp. ALS.","Building of a railroad to California. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Article from the Louisiana Courier in relation to appointments to office by Gen. Taylor\"; Wagner's \"hope that all loco foco officers would be dismissed\" by Taylor; mistake of applying the dismissal of officers to include the collector of the port of New Orleans; defense of the collector by Wagner. 3 pp. ALS.","Copy of a letter from S. D. Rowan of the McMinnville, Tennessee, about Ritchie's loss of privileges in the Senate. 1 p. ALS.","Discrepancies in Congressional printing costs between work of Wendell and Ritchie. 2 pp. ALS.","Heiss' plans to return to Washington; Ritchie's printing for the Congress; books ordered for Ritchie; financial misunderstanding between Heiss and Cocoran and Riggs. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Article signed \"West Virginia\" ny Swann contrasting the character of Northern and Southern men, especially in regaurd to property  principles.","Acquiring land from Ritchie in order to build an Episcopal Church. 1 p. ALS.","Introduction of Col. Chapman Livy of Mississippi. 1 p. ALS.","Death of Jeremiah Cobb; discontinuation of a subscription to the Union. 1 p. ALS.","Outstanding bills for Congressional printing; failure of the paper True Sun; effort to start a new Democratic paper in New York City; debut of George Gideon's The Republic; mention of W.D. Wallach. Gen. Foote, Col. Webb, and Gov. Graham. 2 pp. ALS.","Debut of The Republic; new subscriptions to the Union; visit with debut of The Republic; new subscriptions to the Union; visit with Judge Bryan; rumor of a merger of the National Whig into The Republican; financial problems stemming from Congressional printing. 2 pp. ALS.","Miss [Margaret] Fuller's history of Italy and talents as a writer; her association with the New York Tribune and desire to write for another paper at a better salary. 4 pp. ALS.","Comparison of people in the South and North with emphasis on the character of the New York massess; details of the public reception given Father Mathews, a temperance leader. 4 pp. ALS.","Relation between the Union and the New York Evening Post; Col. Webb's views on Gen. Cass. 3 pp. ALS.","Acknowledgement of a generous gift; business matters of the Union. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Poem presented for publication in the Union, \"A Tribute to the Memory of James K Polk\" 2 pp. ALS.  Ms. Poem.","Scope and Contents","\"Kidnapping a Spaniard at New Orleans by an Emissary of the Cuban government\"; independence of Cuba. 1 p. ALS.","Article [not enclosed] sbmitted to the Union by Gideon Welles; examination of Smith's pamphlet against the Democratic Party and recomendation that it not be published; refutation of Smith's charge against Burke; New Republic as a defender of the Democrats; questions of whether slavery is the issue among Democrats; belief that slavery must be abandoned as the main article in the Democratic Party creed. 3 pp. ALS.","Expression of sadness over the death of James K. polk by the Dialectic Society of the University of North Carolian. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Copy of an article submitted to The Republic by Salle under the name 'Whigissimus\"; Salle's request to also have the article published in the Union. 10 pp. ALS.","Article addressing several questions to the Union regarding slavery in the territories, executive patronage, and biased reporting; mention of John C. Calhoun, Thomas H. Benton, and Martin Van Buren. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Copy of a communication \"From the New York Observer--Did Britain force Slavery Upon America\" signed \"Necker\"; inaugaration of Polk; elections in Kentucky. 3 pp. ALS.","Introduction of Stafford and his family; detailed account of repeated attempts by Stafford's sister to obtain information about a claim pending in Congress. 4 pp. ALS.","Cooke's journal about the desert between Tueson Sonora and the Gila River. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Establishment of a new Democratic paper at Leesburg, Virginia, by Clary and Greer and another in New Market by David Hendrick. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Removal of W.A.R. Singleton the Post Master at Amissville\"; remarks by \"Hamlet\" in an earlier article about Singleton's removal; political ramifications of this controversy on General Taylor and his Cabinet; mention of the Wilmot Proviso. 5 pp. ALS.","Introduction of Judge Wash. 1 p. ALS.","Presidential ambitions of Clay and Webster. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Article signed \"A thinking observer\" [by Booth] which looks at the character and principles of the Whig Party and compares them to those of the Tory Party in England. 3 pp. ALS.","Gift of a horse, Rocky Mountain, to General Z. Taylor. 2 pp. ALS.","Reference to article by Breckenridge. 1 p. ALS","Reaction to Whig journalism. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"John Hampden\" article in the Union; that article's influence over the French population in Loisiana; mention of Emile LaSere and Peter K. Wagner. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Railroad between the Mississippi River and the territories of Oregon and California; Davidson's arguments challenging the assumed \"practicability and utility\" of such a railroad; analysis of the territories' population, commerce,  agricultural production; proposeal of air travel as being a more practical link between sections of the country. 5 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Reference to address made by Rev. George A. Coffey on \"social classes\" before the Literary Societies of Dickinson College; Coffey's qualifications to be Chaplain of the House of Representatives. 2 pp. ALS.","Reaction of Mississippi and Georgia to the Wilmot Proviso; union of the Whigs and Democrats in Georgia over the Proviso; mention of the Missouri Compromise; belief in the South that the Confederacy can no longer yield power to Congress on the subject of slavery; mention of Henry Clay; warning to the North. 4 pp. ALS.","Circular addressed to diplomats in Central America; U.S. acquisition of the Island of Tigre; question of Honduras' right to cede Tigre to the U.S.; diplomatic and commercial problems that might arise from the U.S. occupation of Tigre, especially with England. 6 pp. ALS.","Payment of a subscription to the Union; Quin's political background. 2 pp. ALS.","Forwarding Simpson's copies of the union to Columbus, Ohio; expression of thanks for the fine quality of the Union. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Formation of a \"Patriotic Junta for the promotion of the Political interests of Cuba\"; mention of general Narciso Lopez. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Article \"to general Zachary Taylor President of the United States\" with comments on his Administration. 4 pp. AL.","Ritchie's responsibilities as a public printer. 2 pp. Doc. Cy.","Account of expenses incurred by Ritchie for printing Pesident Taylor's obituary. 2 pp. Doc.Cy.","2 pp. Doc.Cy.","Letter to Mr. Lynch; possibility of visiting with Ritchie. 1 p. ALS.","Report printed in the Daily Globe concerning remarks made by McLane in the House; W.D. Wallach's desire to reprint the report in a condensed version; McLane's preference for a full reprint. 4 pp. ALS.","Announcement from the Philomathean Society of Ohio UNiversity that Ritchie has been chosen a member. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Quashy's\" escape from the South and his plan to live in a house in Albany owned by Seward[?] 1 p. Cy.","Scope and Contents","Three Questions directed to the Union to discern whether or not it is \"a disunion paper\" and its editors \"disunionists\". 3 pp. ALS.","Romeyer as propietor of the New York Globe; dismissal of the editor Du Salle; changes made in the paper's contents; efford to establish party harmony; vote on the Wilmot Proviso. 2 pp. ALS.","5 pp. AMs.","Letter Ritchie wrote in regard to Texas and General Houston; state of Lucas' health after a riding accident; Lucas' desire to see a friend Stevenson and to discuss farming with him; support for General Cass. 4 pp. ALS.","Copy of Lott's letter to President Zachary Taylor enclosed to Ritchie and Burke for possible inclusion in the Union; concerns the rights of the South. 3 pp. ALS.","Hunter's willingness to help \"defeat any contruction [?] against [Ritchie?]\" 1 p. ALS.","Warning to Young that no one else from Illinois should be appointed a House of Representatives clerk, especially if Young desired re-election to his position. Includes AN by S.L. Lewis. 2 pp. AL.","Available clerkships in Congress and how the positions are filled; mention of Judge Richard Montgomery Young. 2 pp. ALS.","His astonishment at Colo. Randolph's card; the Compromise [of 1850], \" a great crisis in our affairs.\" [Handwriting difficult]. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Gibson's relation to the abolitionists. Enclosed also are notes by Gibson 22  23 May re: belief Ritchie has \"wholly miscalculated the spirit of the South\"; establishment of a paper to represent the South; effect of the Compromise of 1850. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Southern reaction to the Compromise of 1850; belief Southerners will accept the compromise since the only other alternatives are \"Taylor's plan and disunion\"; cautious responce of the Southern press; mention of the Nashville Convention. 3 pp. ALS","French S. Evans, Chairman, and James A. Kennedy  Benj. F. Pleasants, Secretaries. 2 pp. Doc. Draft.","Abolition of slavery; compensation to enslavers; distribution of Black people; mention of John Krepps Miller, President Taylor, Henry Clay, and Thomas Benton. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Desire for a \"radical and salutory change\" in regard to working conditions and printing schedules. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Predicted \"remodeling of parties\" due to actions taken on the compromise; weakness of Gen. Cass as a party leader; possibility of Clay's candidacy for the Presidential office; the tariff and a U.S. Bank as campaign issues; influence of a \"Cuban Invasion\"; abolition of slavery. 3 pp. ALS.","High regard felt for Ritchie; comments recieved by Whetstone on a letter he sent to a member of Congress; mention of the Nashville Convention; effect of Ritchie's relation with Burke; belief that passage of the Wilmot Proviso would lead to disunion. conclusions reached by Whetstone in regard to the South's political relations with the North. 5 pp. ALS.","Posibility that the Governor of South Carolina might appoint Hamilton to fill a vacancy in the Senate; compromise over the slavery question; mention of Henry Clay. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Unity of the Democratic Party; relations between Northern  Southern Democrats; mention of the Missouri Compromise; belief disunion will result if the South is forced to accept the Compromise of 1850; convention at Nashville; consideration given the Omnibus Bill; \"sacrifice of political and social rights of the south\"; Smith's questioning of Ritchie's leadership in the Democratic ranks. 4 pp. ALS.","Extension of slavery in the territories. 8 pp. incomplete. AL.","Scope and Contents","Appointment of a bipartisan committee to discuss \"questions of slavery and the best means of settling it\"; desire to have the Union preserved; advocacy of compromise; praise of the work done by Clay. 2 pp. ALSs.","Scope and Contents","The Compromise Bill as the salvation of the Union; \"eccentric course\" of Thomas H. Benton; opposition to the compromise. 4 pp. ALS.","Support for Clay's compromise measures; why the North and South should accept the compromise; an appeal to patriotism. 2 pp. ALS.","His letter to Hon. John K Miller giving his views about the National Bank, tariff, all the \"isms' of Europe, slavery, the Nashville Convention, the Wilmot Proviso, etc. 4 pp. ALS.","Promotion of Ritchie's interests in reference to the Congressional printing contract. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Information requested about \"a man by name John Tench or Tanch\". 2 pp. AL.","1 p. Ms. Poem.","Vote on the Compromise of 1850; desire to have the slavery question settles; comparison of abolitionists' fanaticism to that of the crusade against witches. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Formation of slave states bordering on Mexico\"; annexation of Texas; mention of William R. King; colonization movement; eradication of slavery; \"working slaves in the mines\". 3 pp. ALS.","Cancellation of Hutchin's subscription to the Union; \"aggression by the Northern section on the Doomed South; compromise over slavery and the 36-30 division of territory; mention of Henry Clay, Thomas H. Benton, and Henry S. Foote; political feelings in Georgia. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Details of what Swanzy[?] consider to be a \"grand scheme to invade, subdue  plunder the South\"; belief that \"the South, in a civil war, can whip the North\"; denunciation of the Compromise of 1850; mention of Clay, Webster, Foote and Benton as \"demigogues\"; admission of Texas and California to the Union; \"coalition, between Clay  the federal party, to proscribe the entire democracy\". 3 pp. ALS.","Death of Jona. Cilley; correspondence between H.A. Wise and Henry Clay. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Acquisition of bronze guns \"to be cast into an equestrian statue of Gen. Jackson\"; mention of Major General Scott, former Secretary of War, and Major Mordecai, commander at the Washington arsenal. 2 pp. ALS.","Slavery as a cause of disunion; disapproval of the Union's position on the slavery question; California bill  the predicted effect of its passages on Georgia; feeling that Southerners are not fairly represented in the government and the Congress. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Subscription to the Union; compromise measures to settle the slavery question; strict adherance to the Constitution; defeat of the Democratic Party in Missouri; \"traitorous\" actions of Benton in Missouri; mention of James K. Polk. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Displeasure expressed over the compromise bills; Wilmot Proviso; slavery in the territories; \"inevitability\" of \"resistance or unconditional submission\" on the part of the South; effect of the compromise measures on the Democratic party in the South; mention of the Nashville Convention; status of the Whig Party in the South. 6 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Purchase of Gallinas for recolonization of slaves presently living in Ohio. Enclosed is a broadside, August 23, 1850, \"Ohio in Africa\" by David Christy, an agent for the American Colonization Society for Ohio. 3 pp. ALS  Broadside.","Delay in sending proofs to the Patent Office because of a printers' strike; mention of Jenny Lind; family news. 3 pp. AlS","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement from the paper; sectional differences. Includes pencilled note by Ritchie. 3 pp. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; support of Ritchie and his expressed position on the political events; reaction in Mississippi to sectional compromises over slavery; dissolution of the country. Note by Ritchie included. 2 pp. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; Southerners' reaction to Ritchie's support of compromise measures over slavery. Pencilled note by Ritchie included. 3 pp. ALS.","Request for the return of an article written by Robertson dealing with the colonization of negroes in California. 2 pp. ALS.","Eulogy on General Jackson; meeting soon with Ritchie. 2 pp. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; expression of confidence in Ritchie; the slavery issue; hope that Congress will act justly on Ritchie's relief claim during its next session. Includes a note by Ritchie. 3 pp. ALS.","1 p. Newspaper.","His retirement, Nashville Convention, Wilmot Proviso. [Handwriting difficult]. 6 pp. ALS.","Law in Massachusetts concerning the marriage of whites and negroes; passage of the fugitive slave bill; mention of Webster, Horace Mann, and Orin P. Fowler; Andrews' preference of love over violence to settle the slavery conroversy; proposal for eventual emancipation. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's support of compromise; comment on the seeming \"madness of the hour\". 3 pp. ALS.","Congressional handling of a bill important to Ritchie. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Wallach's desire to continue as the Union's New York correspondent after Ritchie retires; Ritchie's claim for rleief before Congress; Cass' prospects in New York; \"barnburners\" in the New York legislature. 3 pp. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; losses sustained by Ritchie from his Congressional printing. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Invitation to Ritchie \"on behalf of the Democracy of Richmond\"; request that Ritchie respond quickly to the invitation [not enclosed] 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Payment of subscription to the Union; Nicoll's interest in Ritchie and his paper; Ritchie's retirement. Enclosed also is a letter March 28, 1951, from John C. Nicoll to Thomas Ritchie re payment given one of Ritchie's agents for the subscription. 3 pp. ALS.","Subcription to the Union; Payment due Ritchie for Congressional printing; Ritchie's efforts in support of the Constitution and harmony among states. 3 pp. ALS.","Desire to edit a book containing copies of the Richmond Enquirer and the Union from the past 47 years. 1 p. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement and loss of his case before congress. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Congressional defeat of Ritchie's private relief bill; Ritchie's retirement from the Union; \"strict construction\" of the Constitution as \"the great safeguard of the South\"; slavery question and internal improvement schemes held as threats to the South. 2 pp. ALS,","Ritchie's retirement from editorial life; compliments to Ritchie as a patriotic citizen and leader of the best Democratic newspaper; Congressional injustice done to Ritchie in rejecting his claim for printing costs. 1 p. ALS.","Payment of a subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement; hope that the next session of Congress will approve Ritchie's relief bill. 1 p. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement.1 p. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; expression of gratitude to Ritchie for his services; hope that Congress will yet deal fairly with Ritchie. Includes note by Ritchie. 3 pp. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement; controversy between Ritchie and Rives; relief bill before Congress. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Ritchie's interest in Harrison's \"treatise on the Latin etymology and Syntax\"; mention of A. Byrd and his training at the University of Virginia. 2 pp. ALS.","Subscription to the union; Ritchie's retirement; Stanton's re-election to Congress. 2 pp. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; hope that the next session of Congress will approve of Ritchie's request for financial relief; Ritchie's contribution to his party and country. 2 pp. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; veneration for Ritchie's character; hope that the next session of Congress will do justice to Ritchie's relief claim. 1 p. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement, agreement with Ritchie's political views. 2 pp. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; agreement with Ritchie's views concerning the South and compromise over slavery; belief Major Donalson and his partner General Armstrong will not have strong influence over the public; injustice of treattment given Ritchie by Congress. 2 pp. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement; Congressional action against Ritchie. 1 p. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement; includes a pencilled note by Ritchie. 2 pp. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement; injustice done by Congress against Ritchie; news of Hawkins' family; mention of Senator Mallory from Florida and a Mr. Breckenbrough. 3 pp. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement. 1 p. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement; mention of F.P. Stanton. 1 p. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement. 1 p. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement. 2 pp. ALS.","Subscription to the UNion; Ritchie's retirement. 1 p. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement. 1 p. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; comment on Donelson as Ritchie's successor; defeat of Ritchie;s claim before Congress; mention of Andrew Jackson, Henry Clay, Filmore, Van Buren and Stanton; including note by Ritchie. 3 pp. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement. 1 p. ALS.","1 p. Accounts.","2 pp. Accounts.","Scope and Contents","Introduction of \"Dr. George and his brother mr. Edward d'Oettingen, gentlemen of Russia\". 1 p. ALS.","Copy of Harrison's work on Latin grammar; introduction od D'Alfonce, an instructor in drawing and gymnastics at the University of Virginia. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Reference to Andrew Stevenson as a possible candidate for the office of Vice President. Enclosed is a newspaper clipping from the Daily Pennsylvanian dated March 3, 1852 entitled \"Our Next Vice President\" by \"Many Democrats\". 2 pp. ALS and NC1","Sermon of Doctor Butler; acknowledgement of expressions of sympathy. 1 p. ALS.","2pp.","Scope and Contents","Request for a biographical sketch of Ritchie for inclusion in abook \"Men of the Time in 1852\". 1 p. ALS.","Explanation of items on a statement; printing expenses shared by Ritchie and Farnham; Farnham's financial status. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Invitation to attend \"a Grand Democratic Mass Meeting, at...New Market\". 1 p. AL.","Scope and Contents","\"estimate of the prices fixed by the bill for 'Public Printing,' which has passed the House of Representatives\". Includes note by Ritchie. 3 pp. ALS.","Ritchie's tribute to Henry Clay; passage of a bill for Ritchie's relief in regard to the Congressional printing; suggestion that Ritchie write a book. 3 pp. ALS.","General Scott's defense against John Q. Adams' 1843 statement in the House of Representatives that Scott was a slaveowner. 1 p. ALS.","Correspondence regarding the compromise; mention of Clay, Calhoun, Cass, Webster; Ritchie's problems with a printing contract. 2 pp. ALS.","1 p. Account with receipt.","Scope and Contents","Examination of printing costs \"intended to cover the Taylor Pamphlets\". 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Reference to a letter from Ritchie \"containing remeniscences of Henry Clay and the Compromise\"; policy of the present Administration; Hinford's [?] attitude towards the Democratic and Whig parties. 4 pp. ALS.","Invitation for the Ritchie family to call upon the Websters. 1 p. ALS.","Request for a letter of recomendation from Ritchie. 1 p. ALS.","Statement from the printing committee that Ritchie will be compensated for expenses resulting from the printing of the Taylor obituary pamphlet. 1 p. ADS.","Scope and Contents","White's address \"to the Presidential Electoral College of Wisconsin\". 1 p. ALS.","QueComplimentary letter to Meade; question of internal improvements and disposition of public lands. 2 pp. ALS.","Invitation to play whist. 1 p. ALS.","Reference to Robinson's brother; Ritchie's retirement; acquisition of magnolia blooms. 1 p. ALS.","Claim document from Col. Forney; dismissal of Mr. Belt and 20 others from the union office by Mr. Curran; account with Mr. Blake under the supervision of Mr. Cross; mention of the Taylor pamphlet. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Invitation to visit Mann; \"celebration of the 77th anniversery of American Independence\"; dinner guests attending the celebration which included Daniel Dewey Barnard, U.S. Minister to Prussia, and Consul Ralph King; reflection on the vastness of the U.S.; belief annexation of territory and interest in gold will bring discord between the states; \"reports about the Turkish-Russian War\"; sale of property lots in Washington. 4 pp. ALS.","Scott's voyage to Rio with his son; Edward kent's efforts to make Scott acquainted with his new position as Consul; Scott's first impressions of Rio and his duties. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Anti-nullification\" correspondence; reduction of the tariff; account of Littell's career in journalism; mention of Gen. Jackson, Mr. McLane, Henry Clay; desire to find a businessman with whom to publish a paper in New York. 3 pp. ALS.","Anticipated rift in Congress along sectional, party and/or/ individual lines; legislation on internal improvements, harbors, a pacific railroad; military vunerability of California and Oregon; Calhoun at the memphis Convention; Compromise of 1850. Includes a note by Ritchie. 4 pp. ALS.","Accounts for the printing of the Taylor obiturary pamphlet. 2 pp. Doc. Cy.","Relationship between Henry Clay and Mr. Boyd. 2 pp. ALS.","3 pp. ADS.","Scope and Contents","\"Shares of stock in the Farmers Bank of Virginia\"; receipt for money recieved in payment of paper for Congressional printing; mention of John Trenholm and Mr. Towers. 3 pp. ALS.","Virginia State Fair and questions about distributing seed and improving an exhibition; distribution of an agricultural report; mention of F.G. Ruffin. 3 pp. LS.","Scope and Contents","Speech by Judge Bayly; meeting \"in relation to the Jamestown celebration\". 1 p. ALS.","Brief accounts of matters being dealt with by the House and Senate. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Proposed meeting to \"talk over the affairs of the nation\". 1 p. ALS.","Editorial in the Union. 1 p. ALS.","Celebration at Jamestown; support of William Allen for the reaping match during the celebration. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Apologies for an \"unfortunate misunderstanding\" and desire to \"forget and forgive\". Enclosed also is a letter February 15, 1854, from Thomas Ritchie to [?]. Re. Receipt of a \"noble letter\" and wish also to let \"by gones be by gones\". 3 pp. L.","Adjustment of the tariff. 1 p. ALS.","Honorary membership in the State Historical Society of Wisconsin accorded to Ritchie. 2 pp. L.","Ritchie's health; Mr. Buchanan in England; foreign papers for Ritchie. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Speech of Mr. Boyce; \"report on Free Banking\"; Ritchie's health; greetings to Ritchie's family. 3 pp. ALS.","Acknowledgement of the receipt of the letter from Ritchie. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Manuscript relating to the Colony at Jamestown\". 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Manuscript written by Mr. [Hugh Blair] Grigsby\"; \"interest in the Jamestown settlement\"; wishes for Ritchie's recovery of good health. 1 p. ALS.","State of Ritchie family burying grounds and vault; estimated repair costs for the vault cover and brick work. 1 p. ALS.","Papers desired by Ritchie that may be in the possession of a Mr. [Alexander Gordon] Penn; weakness of the Administration; acquisition of Cuba. 1 p. ALS.","Ritchie's account with the Comptrollers Office in the Treasury Department; request to see Mr. Edgerton. 1 p. ALS.","Letter from Mr. Girffin of Montreal; mention of Gov. Pownall; receipt of an essay. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Letter from Mr. Griffin of Montreal; essay \"Junius Discovered\"; Ritchie's desire to recieve a copy of Griffin's work; mention of Gov. Pownall and Lord John Russell; mention of letters from Gov. Pownall to Rev. Dr. Cooper; comment on the weather. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Reference to \"a copy of the affidavit of Mr. Holland, that accompanied [Ritchie's] account for printing the Obituary Taylor pamphlet\". 1 p. ALS.","Expenses incurred in printing Taylor's obituary; Ritchie's health. 1 p. ALS.","Griffin's essay on Junius; letters of Governor Pownall; comparison of writing styles of Junius and Pownall; questions regarding Gov. Pownall's family; mention of John Russell. 3 pp. ALS.","Reference to an article from a New Hampshire paper. 2 pp. ALS.","Settlement of Ritchie's account with the Treasury Department; incorrect deduction made by Elisha Whittlesey. 1 p. ALS.","Shipment of a cask of Madeira wine. Enclosed is a bill for $84. 2 pp. ALS.","Meeting of a society whose chairman was Beverly Tucker; poor attendance at the meeting especially by the Virginia delegates; Dunnington's responsibility for the unsold tickets to the meetings; Ritchie's poor health. 2 pp. ALS.","Meeting with Ritchie; a draft of money; health of Tom. 1 p. AL.","Present of silk stockings. 1 p. ALS.","Obtaining an appointment at West point Military Academy for a youth named Henry. 1 p. ALS.","Accounts relating to the Taylor pamphlet; Ritchie's health. 1 p. ALS.","Ritchie's poor health; Trueheart's interest in William and his new bride; examination of old business files. 3 pp. ALS.","Mention of John Trenholm, Col. J.A. Parker, Ritchie's son [William Foushee Ritchie] and his bride; title of the Compiler in a library; hope that Ritchie's health improves. 1 p. ALS.","1 p. Receipt","Scope and Contents","Concern about a meeting in Baltimore; mention of the editors of the Baltimore American, David Wilmot, Mr. Giles, and a Mr. Carey; McLane's rejection of being labeled an \"advocate of sectional rights\". 3 pp. ALS.","Comments about keeping the Sotuh unified; slavery question; abolitionists mentioned. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Reply to a letter from Ritchie requesting to be informed of \"the causes which delay the [Union} every night\" and \"what should be done to facilitate operations\". 3 pp. ALS.","Wiglesworth's background and desire to secure an appointment to a mail agency between Washington and Richmond. 1 p. ALS.","Reorganization of the Weekly and Daily Union to provide for more variety in the columns. 2 pp. ALS.","Includes note by Ritchie. 4 pp. AMs.","Subscription to the Union in exchange for articles from Benjamin's failure in Baltimore with his paper the Western Continent; effect of the last tariff act in New England. 3 pp. ALS.","A.J. Donelson's appeal to Democratic Senators; Sale of Ritchie's share in the Union. 3 pp. ALS.","Editorial in the Western Christian Advocate about the president and his wife. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Houston's \"omission of a full report of Mr. J.E. Holmes' remarks\"; why houston was obliged to submit an abbreviated report; houston's attempts to clarify the matter. 2 pp. ALS.","Present of new books; mention of authoress Madame Calderon; Andrew Stevenson's stay at Blenheim. 3 pp. ALS.","Claims of the heirs of John Paul Jones before Congress; John Paul Jones as a resident of Virginia. 1 p. LS.","Scope and Contents","political topics with references to [Henry] Clay, John Tyler, and Gen. [lewis] Cass. Including postscript (frag.) [Handwriting difficult]. 2 pp. ALS.","Death of General Dawson; confidential statement about some matter involving Ritchie. Includes note from Ritchie. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","issues from Hutawa's paper representing \"western locations\"; mention of the Democratic Cable. 1 p. ALS.","Letter from a mutual friend Scott; excellent weather; Ritchie's health. 1 p. ALS.","Publication of a letter of McLane's father to general Foote; mention of General Cass. 1 p. ALS.","Letter of McLane's father in the Delware Gazetta; predicted election results in Maryland. 3 pp. ALS.","Financial negotiations involving the sale of Ritchie's share in the Union. 1 p. ALS.","Problems distributing the Union through the mail; suggestion that the date be changed on the paper. 2 pp. ALS.","Papers received from mr. Fletcher. 2 pp. ALS.","Copy of the account of the \"Massacre of Glencoe (Scotland)\" enclosed to Ritchie to warn Americans \"against Kings and Mercenary standing Armies.\" 5 pp. incomplete. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Desire to give an \"impartial history\" of difficulties existing between Cherokee Indians, \"old Settlers\", and the government. 1 p. ALS.","The exemplary religious observances of President Polk and his wife. 1 p. NC1.","2 pp. Doc.","1 p. Doc. Draft","7 pp. Ms,","1 p. 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