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R[obert] Smith to [Wilson Cary Nicholas], indicates that the real conflict in the upcoming election will be between James Madison and George Clinton and that southern prejudices will definitely play a part in this election. Suggests that Congress has a majority of Republicans which are favorable to Madison. Closes by saying that the current international climate will impact the election as well with both England and Spain harassing the United States. Box 2, Folder 25

  1. University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.
  2. Papers of the Randolph Family of Edgehill and Wilson Cary Nicholas
  3. Series I: Wilson Cary Nicholas Papers
  4. Subseries A: Correspondence

R[obert] Smith to [Wilson Cary Nicholas ?], writes that although the advice in his letter was sound and was read by several department heads and the President, it has not been adopted. He discusses a letter from Armstrong explaining the recent arming of Austria who plans engineering an armed mediation, "its object is a separate peace between France, Russia, Prussia, and Sweden, leaving the field of battle to France and England. In such case the commerce and manufactures of G[reat] B[ritain] will be excluded from the North of Europe - from the Med[iterranean] - from Turkey - and if to this list American be added - the downfall of G[reat] B[ritain] may be pronounced as a certainty." Smith believes now is the time for the United States to insist on its rights and privileges as a neutral power and join the powers of Europe to resist the tyranny of the seas by the British. But he says "To any such course however Mr. Jefferson and Mr. Madison are [greatly] averse. Skilled as they both are in the use of the pen, they presume altogether upon its powers." A British vessel has withdrawn from Hampton Roads, Virginia, to Lynn Haven Bay, Florida, but he expects more examples of arrogance from the British fleet. Smith approves the actions of the people of Norfolk who have erected guns on their fort. Box 2, Folder 29

  1. University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.
  2. Papers of the Randolph Family of Edgehill and Wilson Cary Nicholas
  3. Series I: Wilson Cary Nicholas Papers
  4. Subseries A: Correspondence

S[amuel] S[mith] to Wilson Cary Nicholas, discusses his business troubles resulting from the actions of the British fleet against his commercial vessels, especially those trading in India; notes that General James Wilkinson is concerned that he might be implicated in the Burr Conspiracy but according to Smith "I have little fear for the Integrity of his Character - that he may have been indiscreet I can easily believe - that in the Confidence of long friendship and a high very high opinion of Burr he may have said [or even?] written things that may require explanation. I can believe but that he has ever harbored a dishonorable Intention against the Interest or the fidelity he owed his country, I neither can nor will believe." Smith supposes the judge intends on stopping the trial of Burr for treason and permit the jury to find him guilty of a misdemeanor instead. Gives information concerning a French pirate who has been terrorizing the Chesapeake Bay near Baltimore. Box 2, Folder 30

  1. University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.
  2. Papers of the Randolph Family of Edgehill and Wilson Cary Nicholas
  3. Series I: Wilson Cary Nicholas Papers
  4. Subseries A: Correspondence

Samuel Smith to [Wilson Cary Nicholas], discusses the closure of the Owings bonds of $20,000 and the need to collect the vast amount of interest accumulated on that bond over the years. Suggests that both Samuel Smith and Wilson Nicholas would get at least $1120, exclusive of interest, from Owings. Box 2, Folder 23

  1. University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.
  2. Papers of the Randolph Family of Edgehill and Wilson Cary Nicholas
  3. Series I: Wilson Cary Nicholas Papers
  4. Subseries A: Correspondence

Series 1: Materials Related to the Civil War Experiences of Soldiers, Officers, and Civilians

Series 1: Materials Related to the Civil War Experiences of Soldiers, Officers, and Civilians (1806-1988; approx. 83 cubic feet) consists primarily of personal letters and diaries authored by white Civil War soldiers and officers in addition to associated materials such as service records relating to official wartime functions (e.g., government documents, including paroles, furloughs, pay vouchers, discharge certifications, oaths, and pension records); photographs; autographs; personal belongings and realia (e.g., bibles, publications, and uniform buttons); and veterans' memorabilia (e.g. medals, ribbons, and event programs). Series 1 also contains correspondence written by civilians and family members (often women) from the home front, including letters by Varina Davis (1826-1906) and Helen Dortch Longstreet (1863-1962).

  1. University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.
  2. John L. Nau III Civil War History Collection

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